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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23
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LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE
III Post Office at Rock Island, State Of Illinois,
on the 10th day of October, 1865:
Ordered to be advertised in the 'Erening Argus''
agreeably to the following section of the Post
Office Law, as the newspaper having the largest
circulation OF any paper published in Rock
Island, H..
SIC. D. And be 1t further enacted, that Lists of
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post Office
IN any city, town or village, where newspaper
shall be printed, shall hereafter be published once
only in the newspaper which, being issued weekly
or oftener, shall have the largest circulation with
in the range of delivery of said office, TO be deci-
ded by the postmaster at such ofice.-Ldus of the
United States.
Allard Daniel Kelly Thos
Brown Ihos Kerr Molle Miss
Berkson = Kitstrom G..
Bailey Kate D Mrs Lackey Sarah
BauE JulIus LOughlin Patrick
Clark NTH
Corwin C Capt Mccullough VIM
Craig Hugh McGOvern Thos
Cornell Gideon Marks Rubin =
COPELAND Elizabeth Mrs Moore JasH
Craig McCracken Jas
Craigln Edward PfannIger WIN
CarIoerg Russell Isabella Miss
Gard Dennlson fowler ReubIn
! ChrIsty Albert Shaul Rachel c Miss
Clark Alex Starr Mary c Miss
Champion Albert Smith James
DeyInney Jno smith III
Douglas Leroy W Teaby VIM
DOZEN James Thomas VIM IS
Doyle julio Miss Tranke VI Mrs
Degood JOS l. TaylOrNF
EIchelbarger " II Thomas Eli f
Fitzpatrick Catherine 9 VerharenF T
French Jasper Williams Willie
Elaherty bryne Wall er Will n Mrs
GIllett VIM Wood w : Lieut.
Gale Carrie Miss WaItel Sylvester
GOldberger Wagner John
HadseilsW Wells Fraak s
Auriburt w Wilson Annie Mrs
HelIyer James Wolf EiIshi
Hugh John Ii
lz1- To obtain any of these letters, the applI
cant must call for - AdueTfiSed Letters give al,
date of tins list, and pay cent for advertis
1 ing.
Zs=s- IL not called for within one month the
/ will he sent to the dead letter Office.
/ J. b. HAWLEY, p. NJ.
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| sssa- Majority in favor of the soldiers faml-
lIes.... SO5
! 1t is proper to say, here, that Sup'r Boyer
| presided at the election in Black Hawk and,
| while IL the chair and receiving the votes Of
| the people. he spoke of the soldiers families
as Riff Rats" and used all his influence and
efforts TO discourage the people from voting
| tor the tax. But the result showed that the
| people were determined to provide for the
'Rit Rats" as this republican leader stigma.
| tiZed the soldiers families
Thus 1t will be seen that the action OF the
| republican board OF supervisors in relation to
| the soldiers families was most emphatically
repudlated by the people, and a vote of three
to one cast In favor of furnishing the aid that
was promised them when they enlisted-and
this result was brought about 10y determined
action o! the democrats in favor Of sustain in e
the pledge made TO our soldiers when they
enlisted, viz that their families should not
suffer in their absence.
THIS vote was taken on the 18th OF June
1862, and on the 10Th of August following
the board met and adopted resolution pledg-
ing the county 10 pay -, a month to the head
OF each family and 81 month TO each addI-
tlonGi mem ter, and to continue to make ap-
preparations for that purpose until the close
of the rebellion.
Under this rule, relief was furnished until
June OF the next year 1868 when the board
met, transacted the usual county business and,
| under the lead and management of Nat.
Belcher, ). ". Wheeloek aud other republi-
can members, purposely and designedly ad-
Journed without making any further appro-
priations for soldiers families.
We at once exposed this attempt to evade
the instructions OF the people as shown by
the vote of the June previous, and appealed
to the people in behalf of the families Of our
absent soldiers.
The soldiers wives residing in this city,
also got up petition 20 the supervisors, and
| it was published in the ARGUS of June Goth,
as follows
Petition of the soldiers Wives TO the Su-
peryisors
To tie Hon Board Of Supervisors Of tie county Of
Rock Lsaad
GENTLEMEN-We, your petitioners, would re-
specially call your attention the wants and ne
cessities of the families of the soldiers now in the
service of our country, fighting your battles and
the battles OF the country and to whom the county
pledged assistance for the support of their families
We are At present receiving no assistance whatey-
er, and being want for the necessaries OF life,
our natural providers and protectors being absent
would pray your honorable body to convene
and make such provisions may be necessary for
support
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RUN AWAY.

EDITOR ARGUs.-P. Vi. Genl T.. d. Powers
lately appointed post master at Buffalo Prair-
lie, about whom you had some caustic and sp-
propriate criticisms, has absq ualatei, YAM
oosed the ranch, left the diggins between two
days, for parts unknown, and the Office has
been taken charge Of by Sam'l Sloan. 1t Is
the general opinion, down here. that it was
very bad move in taking the Office from Esq.
Whitney.
WHITE END OF THE COUNTY.
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FOR SALE or RENT.

! TWO story brick house, good stable and
y outbuildIngs, three lots, plenty OF fruit trees,
&c, &c, IS offered tor sale rent. The place Is
situated half way between Rock Island aud Mo
line and IS now used as house of public enter
taInment For further particulars, enquire the
premises. A. BOlWHUIS.
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INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.

HAzLIrr P. o., Sept. i, 1868.
EDITOR ARGUS Sir You will please an
nounce that will be an independent candidate
for the office of County Treasurer, at the next
election.
sent5dwtd. CLINTON G. TAYLOR.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23
SADDLE STOLEN.

lHE individual " 10 stole cavalry saddle
from nv horse, Saturday evening. while
hItched IN front of Andrews stable WILL get into
trouble unless he returns TO the City Marshal of
Rock Island without delay.
oct23C3t Il b. TOMORROW.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23
SOCIAL DANCE.
For the Benefit of the New Band.

A DANCE will be given at Island City
n Hall, on Monday evening, Nov. 6, for the
purpose of raising money to purchase instruments
for the new band.
1t Is hoped that our citizens will purchase tick
cts literally, to aid the band, even if they do
not attend the dance.
Tickets Sl.0o.
Refreshments extra
Ds- Music by portion OF the new band.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23

lAc ulHeEthSe now $50 %
These S36.j3 you have now to pay to the
bond holders, assessors and collectors who
are trying on make the negro your
equal! In 1860 nine days' work. at 81 per
day, would pay :he bill. In 1865 it requires
eighteen days work, at 50 per dry, to pay for
the same bill of goods. The farmer could
come TO town and pay his bill of goods with
six bushels of wheat in 1860. In 1865 he has
to bring with him about thirty bushels of
wheat to pay for the same bill of goods
Don't you see Il, or front goa see IL ?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23
Bricks f! Bricks :!

| HAVE 200 900 excellent brick for sale.
i at the Energy Brick Yard-and will contract
for any quantity which may be wanted Please
give me a call.
VIM. ATKINSON.
Rock Island, Oct. 10, dwtf
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Manufacturers Prices.

To Consumers.
We shall sell good goods at fair prices and
warrant them as represented. We shall be
pleased to show our stock and prices, and If they
prefer our goods to their money 1T will benefit
both parties BY the operation.
T. A. BABCOCK,
G. NJ. BABCOCK.
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From the Bucyrus Forum.
Farmers and Laboring Men. Read This.

The following bill viii show you where
your money goes, since and during the war.
In 1860 you could go to store in this place
and buy goods, aud the store keeper would
make out your account, for instance as fol-
lows:
Mr. John Jones bought Of John Smith, May
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23

Anna c Anderson Sarah Ann Youle-
Mary a Violin Hannah Wright
hanCIe Carlton Sarah \ Padgett
Laura Anderson Martha Toaf
Martha A Miner Ann Watts
Emeilne Hickman Rachel Banks
Elizabeth Hunty Celia Stanley
Mary Miner Caroline DIzney
Mary Jane Perkins Julia Solomon
Sarah Jane Lawson Mary Hickman
Mrs b'NeIl Mary kuppler
Caroline Fitzgerald Mary Bates
Eliza Frishas Mary Luddas
Eva Lundanal
Rock Island, June Both, 1863
zEg- Union ana Monitor please copy
The board paid no attention to this petit
ton, but met again in n few weeks and, un-
der the pressure of Indignation at their form
er attempts to eYade furnishing the promised
relief 20 the soldiers families, they again re-
newed the appropriations, and since then the
promised relief mas been regularly furnish
ed.
We thus see that. in this county, il was
republicans who attempted 10 deprive the
soldiers families of the relief promised them
while their husbands, and fathers, and broth
ers were at the front, exposing their lives for
the very men VINO were staying at home,
making money, and trying to cheat their
families out OF the support which was their
due.
Nor have the soldiers families in this city
forgotten thar,in November 1868 the soldiers
aid society called a meeting as follows:
From the Argus of Nov. Ia, 1868.
''rhe Soldiers Aid Society meets Thursday
afternoon, of this week, at Mrs. Blackburn's, A
full attendance is requested, the matter of al
fordng aid to destitute soldiers families and get
ting up fair for that purpose will be decided up
Crock Island, Nov. l0dld."
That meeting was held but no provision
whatever was made for the soldiers families
and the matter of fair for their benefit was
abandoned
The ARGUS took up the oudgel in behalf of
the families of our absent soldiers andthe effect
of our appeals in their behalf land no appeal
for them was made by any other paper in the
city, was to cause subscription papers to be
started and funds raised for dinner
The facts about that dinner are still fresh
in the minds of the soldiers families and
they know that, had it not been for our ap-
peals in their behalfnothing whatever would
have been done for them.
In the fail of 1864, on the occasion of the
great Allen Meeting (held here on the Odd
of October carriages were provided for all
the widows and wives of soldiers, and a large
number of them rode in our procession, their
carriages bearing appropriate notices. As
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23

In 1865 Mr.. John Jones makes another
purchase, aud buys the same quantities and
qualities of goods at the same store, and Mr..
John Smith makes out another bill, as fol-
lows
Mr.John Jones bought Of John Smith, May
|, 1865
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Anna c Anderson
Mary a 7 W olin
kancie Carlton
Laura Anderson
Martha A Miner
EmelIne Hickman
Elizabeth Huntly
Mary Miner
Mary Jane Perkins
Sarah Jane Lawson
Mrs D'SeIl
Caroline Fitzgerald
Eliza Frishas
Eva Iundanail
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23

SWlLER & BURCH
Beg leave to inform their numerous friend.
the public, that in order to facilitate the den,,.
OF their N'
GREATLY INCREASING BUSINESS
and the better to provide for the wants O, ~
customers, have added largely to Their
splendid stock
COOKING STOVES, PARLOR STOVES
HEATING STOVES,
OFFICE STOVES, CHAMBER STOVES
TIN WARE, e.
BRITANNIA WARE
PLANISHED WARE,
JAPANNED WARE,
ENAMELLED WARE,
STAMPED WARE,
WOODEN WARE,
WILLOW WARE
TABLE CUTLERY
+ RUSSELL - CO.'S Green River Table Cu,l...
American and Foreign Pocket Cutlery
/ Rogers Bros and Case & Co.'s Gel,
! e5rated Silver Plated Ware
Casters, Forks and Spoons,
Tea Trays, Table Mats.
/ Fire Sets,
Fire Crates, Toilet Sets
Cooking Utensils, FlutIng
Irons, Cnmping irons, Charcoal
Irons, CLOSING Irons, and almost
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-23

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Sarah Ann Ioule-
Hannah Z Wright
Sarah \ Padgett
Martha ID TCaf
Ann Watts
Rachel Banks
Celia Stanley
Caroline Dizney
Julia Solomon
Mary Hickman
Mary kuppler
Mary Bates
Mary Luddais
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25
FRnN souTH CAROLINA.
THE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.

10 the Editor Of ne Why:
The people are ready to give every thing for the
cause Borne down with your taxes, no matter how
onerous, ii il be necessary. Take whatever may
be wanted to secure our independeuec-our ne
groeS, bacon, corn, horses cattle, our alto sup
port the army and defend tile cause. Let not our
legislators be slow and timd. Adopt whatever laws
the occasion may demand, and that speedily; and
no matter how rigid or grinding they may be, the
people, knowing the great necessity, will greet youI
,WeIl done, faithful servants" The enemy is upon
MS with his chains To bind us; concentrate all the
means and power OF the country upon him, and un-
der all circumstances, no matter how heavy may be
our reyerses, let continue the tight and forever
keep the lag flying and VIC will win our freedom
beyond a shadow OF doubt A determined will can
never be subdued. ORANGE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25

polptment OF committees to solicit oontripniion' o.
provisions for the army the following resolutions
wer = offered and adopted
RsSolued, That We owe it to our noble soldiers
who are at once our defence and our pride, TO 90
everything we can to promote their comfort ana
sustain them in every possible way--as Christians 70
pray for Them aud patriots to supply the't heeu'
until, by the help of God, they win our ihuepeh-
dence and secure to MS our Just rights.
RESOLVED, That we tender 10 our able Representa-
tive in Congress- Hon. Waller X. Staples our
thanks for his late manly effort in the House oil
representatives to arouse the spirit ahd cohsianc?
OF our people in the trying struggle through "hic
we are passing.
Resoired. That the war in which are now en-
gagged is not wicked rebellion, but a war Tor ihde-
pendence /; and while We desire to zee peace WIN
its attendant blessings returned tn our lad VIC WIZ
accept peace that places as IN sHlJee'oh ~ '"e
despotsm OF Abraham Lincoln.
ReSOlued That we have undiminished confidence
in onr sacred cause and in its final success, III spte
of oroakers on the hand or croakers on Tue
other. But in order To secure success, We must DC
united aud hopeful. We must sustain the Govern
lnent Ina every proper way--do our whole du'y IN
feeding the army, and our independence Is sure.
The following also offered aud adopted as an
independent resolution:
Resolucd As the opinion of this meeting, that
We owe lasting debt of gratitude to our brave
army, and that it is the duty of all citizens and
families t. render every aid in their power I" It's
support, not only 10y promptly bringing forward
their surplus, but cheerinliy TO submit 10 oe'hg
placed on such ratiOns as its wants may require.
On molten il was resolved that the foregoing
resolutions be published in the Richmond and
Lynchburg papers.
f. Johnston, Secretary.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25
A SUGGESTION.
ORANGE.

To he Editor Of ths Wing;
General Lee in reply to resolutions sent by
Wses brigade, said ''lf our people will sustain
the noble soldiers OF the Confederacy and eyince
the same resolution aud torttude under their trials
which have characterized the army, l feel no ap-
preheusions about the issue OF the contest" Then
there is a work for sour people 10 do. What /
would suggest is this That ON Fast Day, 10Th
March contributions be solicited, in money and
provisions; and articles oi clothing, from the var-
Gus congregations which may assemble in the land
ii this be done-ifthe people, by liberal Uoi,utary
contributions, show 10 our soldiers that they are
interested Tor them, and determined 10 sustain
them as long as they are in the arRy-it could not
tail to revive the spirit which animated them at the
beginning OF the war, aud urge them on to victor v
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25
LETTER From GENERAL LEE On THE SUB
JECT OF USING NEGROES AS SOLDIERS
HEADQUARTERS &. ). ARaIEs, !
III A..l......- 10.


18th February, 1865.
Hon. T. BHksdas, House Of Representatives., Rich
SR-I have the hounr TO acknowledge the re-
CENT Of your letter OF the 18th instant with refer
encc u the employment Oi negroes "a soldiers.
think the measure not only eXpedieDt but Deces-
sary The enemy will certainly use them against
rs If lac can get posse ssiOn OF them, and his
resent numerical superiority will enable him To
penetrate many parts OF the country, cannot see
the wisdom OF the policy OF holding them to await
his arrival when may, by timely action ASdsJn-
dirious manage ment, use them 20 arrest has pro-
gress do not think that our white population
can supply the necessities OF long war, without
Overlapping its capacity and imposing great suffer
ing upon our people and believe We should pro-
vide RESOURCES Tor aprotracted struggle, HOT mere
liz for a battle a campaign.
In answer 20 your second question, can only'say
tLaI IN my opinion, the negroes, under proper cir
cumStances viii make efficient soldiers. l think
we could do as well with them as the enemy SNd
lac attaches great importance 10 their assistance
Under good officers and good instruction, do not
see why they should not become soldiers. They
possess all the physical qualifications and their hab-
is OF obedience constitute good foundation ior dis
ciphne They furnish a more promising material
than many armies Of which we read IN history which
ow ed their efficiency 10 discipline alone. think
those who are employed should be freed. Ii would
be aeither Just nor wise, y my opinion To require
them 10 serve slaves. The best course 20 pursue,
IL seems TO me- would DC e~ffor sach as are will
iog 10 eoRe Xilh tf6 Consent Of their owners. An
iRpre ssment or dram would not he likely to bring
out the best class, and the use Of coercion would
make The measnls distastefGi to them and ~ their
have no doubt that il Congress would authorize
their reception into service, aud empower the Presi
dent 10 call upon individuals States for such a:
they are wiling eOhtTibGte, with the OndIton Of
emancipation TO all ENROLLED, sufficient number
would be forthcoming 10 enable Us 10 try the ex-
periment. fit prove successful, most OF the OBJ
.ctions 10 the measure would disappear, and if In
drIduals still remained unwilling 10 sendtheir me-
groes To the army, tire force Of public opinion 10
the States would soon bring about suGh legislation
az would remove all obstacles. thank the mattel
should be left as far possible to the people andte
the States, which alone can esislste as the neces'
jties of this particular service may require As e
TIC mode Oforganizing them It should DC lett a. a,
nee from restraint a. possible Experience viii
suagest the lest course aud il would be inexpedien
to trammei the subject with provisions that might
IN the end, prevent the adoption OF reforms sug
gested by actual trial
With great respect, your obi servant,
K. Z. LIE General.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25
PROCLAMATION
BY the President, appointing n Day Of
Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer
with Thanksgiving.

The Congress of the Confederate States have by joint
resolution invited me appoint day of public fasting
humiliation aud prayer with thanksgiving TO Almighty
God.
ii is our solemn duty at all times and especially IN
season OF public trial and diversity acknowledge our
dependence on hi: mercy and to bow humble srbmis-
sion before HIS oostool confessng manifold sins sup
peating his gracious pardon mplorng His Divine help
aud deyouy rendering thanks for the many and great
blessings which He has vouchsafed to U.s.
Let the hearts of people turn conrely and trust
fully unto God let recognize in His Christening hand
the correction of Father and submssivey pray that the
tiais and suiierngs which have so long borne heavily
upon na may be tunedsway by His mercful love that
His sustaining grace be given people and His di-
vine wisdom impaired to rulers that the Lord OF Hosts
will be with our armies and fight for sgaist
mics and that lie will graciousy take into His
own hand and mercifuly establish for lasting just
and honorable peace and independence
And let us not forget TO render unto His holy the
thanks and praise which justly due for His great
goodness and for the many mercies which lie has
tended to us amid the trials and sHeIings OF protacted
and bloody
Now therefore, JEFFERSON DAVIS, President of the
Confederate States Of America do issue this my procla
nation appointing FRIDAY the 10th day Of March next,
as day of public fasting, humiliation aud prayer, lwith
thanksgying) for Invoking the fayer aud guidance Of
Almighty God" and do earnestly invite all soldiers and
citizens 10 the in spirit OF reverence eni-
tence and prayer
(~o) Given under my hand and Che seal Of the
SEAL Confederate States NJ Richmond, this %ih day
W. of January, in the year Of Our Lord, ON thou
sand eight hundred and sixtyhve
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
By the Presidents
j. P. BENJAMIN
iao6 -eodtd Secretary of State
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-02-25

was quiet In that city At thar date. The citizens
were hopeful and prepared to do their duty.
FROM CHARLESTON AND WILMINGTON.
The Raleigh Progress OF the 22d learned from a
young gentleman of that city, who left Charleston
ON Friday at o'clock p NJ, that the last OF our
forces left Charleston on Friday night anCHit Is
thought the enemy took possession of the city on
Sunday. The three gunboatS belonging to the Con-
federate navy, that were in the harbor, went up
Cooper river. Nearly all the Government Stores'
our informant states were brought oil safely, and
the cotton in the city was burnt. Many of tse cii-
zeus came away-sll, our informant thinks, that
could get away Refugees were piled mp at fior-
ence and all along the-road. Our forces Tell BACK
10 Monks Corner, some thirty miles this side of
Charleston General Hardee's headquarters, it
was thought, were at Kingstree. The evaeution of
the city was decided upon strategic move
meui, aud was not the result Of any present inHbil
ity to hold it.
The same gentleman stated that when he left
WILMINGTON, at 10 o'clock Monday morning, the en-
envy were reported within four miles of the town,
and its capture was confidently expected. Fort
Anderson was'taken by the enemy at daylight Sun
day morning, but our informant could get no par
tieulars. lie coAyersed, however, with gentlemen
who we're in the fight at Anderson, aud SO there
can be no doubt as to its tall.
GEN, FORREST
The Selma (AlA) MiSSiSSippidR, of late date,
saws: AS large number of our readers would
like to know the Whereabouts Of the Wizard OF the
Saddle, We suggest to them to DO quiet for few
days only, aud he will bring rejoicing - every true
Southern beating heart, he is now getting ready
for the move, and when he does move he viii mako
the howl of MS roaring heard among the negroes
and Yankees in the West"
FROM NORTH CAROLINA
About thirty Yankee deserters and seven prison.
ers were carried to Raleigh from Wilmington on
the 10th. The deserters were sent to Camp Holmes,
and the prisoners returned 10 Wilmington. They
we're all hard Looking customers. Among the de-
serters was Que olive-hued Spaniard or Mexican.
A despatch from Goldsboro', dated the 10th,
states that the rading party Threatening Tarboro'
have been driven back.
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
The contest for the possession of Columbia
seems TO have been most obstinate one, and the
result can only be attributed to sheer numerical
superiority; the lighting, according TO accounts
having been carried on within the very streets of
the city We are informed that all or nearly all
the government property was safely removed, and
that whatever was destroyed by our authorities
consisted Of such materials could be easily pro-
cured or replaced elsewhere.