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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
The Democrscy--Its Work.
From the Boston Courier,

From the Boston Courier
The strength ofradicalism is in the bigotry
of conservatism. And there lie no need fol
democratic conservatism to be bigoted 1t il
indeed contrary to its own nature to be So
prejudicial to its aims, and fatal to its sue
| cess. For while true democracy is obedient
to law and antagonistic to license, it is, in
| every essence, liberal. 1t is willing to view
every question on all sides, it is ever ready to
receive new light. to revise it's opinions. u
adapt itself to new conditions. Progress is
it's creed. and the moment it's leaders show q
disposition to fossilize, they become unfit for
their posts.
Democratic conservatism devotes itself 10
the preservation of ali that Is good in our in
situations IL is bound by no ties, it cannot
be bound TO what is evil. In the exercise of q
wise discretion, and for the sake of good not
otherwise To be preserved, 1t may indeed
tolerate evI and here il is distinguished from
the madness Of radicalism. But while 1t toll
crates it does not approve, and it ever stands
ready to accept controversies which it was
itself too wise and too far seeing to provoke
That these results were costly beyond need
and won by policy which brought evil and
suffering upon the cOuntry.far beyond the in.
trinsic worth OF any c0mpehs alton it could
offer In return, are no reasons why they
should not be accepted. and, in SO far a. they
are good, rejoiced over. Democratic conser-
vatism labored to preserve the Union as the
greatest good, and to leave slavery to fall
before the advance of true economic and NOR
al ideas. The impatience # radical hostility
and the madness Of arrogant partisanship
would not allow this. The consequences have
been war and it's horrors, vast and burden
some deht,-and the removal of the only blot
on the escutcheon of Democratic America
In It's fullest sense, our country is now the
home aud refuge of freedom. And shall we
not, democrats and conservatives as we are,
rejoioe?
We are not ashamed of the past. History
will amply vindcate the course of the democ.
racy. both before and during the great strug
gle through which we have passed. Its re-
suits have but opened fuller and greater
career for our principles The work of restor-
ing the Union. of soothing excited passion,
composing differences and weaving anew, in
the spirit OF true brotherly love. all the bonds
of fellowship which war has sunde,ed, re-
mains for the conservative democracy TO per.
form. Ii can be done by no party not possess
ed OF It's principles and i'm bued with it's ideas.
And such work cannot be effectually done
while anysof the bitterness of past strifes. the
hatred of party quarrels, or the bigotry of
false conservatism that only looks back and
regrets, remains. Putting oil these things
behind us, then, let us press forward in the
noble work of securing, perpetuating and ex.
tending the genuine principles of couserya.
tive American democracy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

before, he had appraised us of his having pre-
cured material and workmen for resuming
the publication of his journal at the capital
of his state; and we now learn that as soon
as his "better half" is fairly rested, he will
take up the line of march for his home
Having notified the foreman of his Office
(who also is Union refugee) to start from
New Orleans as soon as the stars and stripes
wave over the capital at Austin. to commence
reissuing the Southern IlteHigencer, only
changing the title to the Union lntelttgencer.
he to day received letter dated Brazos San
tiago, Texas. advising of his arrival there
en- route to Austin. Gen Norton has never
relinquished the thought of returning to his
Texas home, and avowed that as his paper
was the last adj of the Union cause in
the Lone Star >ta.e, il shall be the first to
herald the glad tidings Of peace and union.
| lie was one of the few members of the Texas
legislature voting against secession. was at
| that time also adJutant general of the state,
! Ia warm supporter of Gen. Houston, whose
! life he designs to publish and editor of the
Union paper at the capital. Fer his devo
ton to the Union he was compelled TO suffer,
and we know of none who has made greater
sacrifices and maintained his integrity under
more trying circumstances. In returning to
Texas he will resume the publication of his
paper and the practice of his profession. To
| those who have occrs sion to advertise, or who
wish a spicy and able paper. published in
| the south we would recommend Norton's
Llteliigencer /; and to those who have occasion
for the services of an efficient, eloquent, ener
getic and reliable lawyer. and land agent
we would advise the employment of Gen. A
Banning Norton, of Austin, Texas. His
acquaintance is 80 universal az to require no
particular reference. The best wishes of the
good people of Knox county will follow thi-
true and tried Union man. We wish him
much Joy and future SUCCESSFUL Vernon
(0hiol Banner, May Goth.
Gen. Norton will be remembered by ou
people as an able and earnest advocate o
the election of Gen. Mcclellan. We wisl
him safe return to Texas where he will
exert powerful influence for the Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
By TELEGRAPH
Reported for The Daily Arg,a.

Reported for The Daily Argaa.
The n. Y. Worlds Washington special
says Reverdy Johnson's argument in the
conspiracy case will relate mainly to the
jurisdiction of the court, and it is understood
that 1t is so severe on sumo of the members
OF the commission 'h&t this will object its de-
ception.
DETROIT, June lG.-The west wing of the
state prison burned at Jackson last night
New YORK, June lG-The n. Y. Times
Washington special says:
Passengers who arrived here today by the
train from Fair Fax c. H., represent that the
rebels have destroyed the monuments erected
last week upon Bull Run battle fields This
seems imp 'ssibie and yet there is strong res-
son TO believe it. The temper of the people
in that par of Virginia is not more loyal than
i; was six months ayr
Gems. Gamble and Meade who built the
monuments threaten to leave no vestiges of
civilization for 20 square miles.
Eight Thousand troops left here for their
homes to day. Among them was the first n.
\. heavy artillery mastering l24 officers and
men. The rest OF Sherman army left for
the west this p. NJ. by way of Park rsburg.
Pa.
The n. n. Hera3d's New Orleans cores
pondent Of the LIST saws:
Maj. Gen. Banks will to morrow turn over
his command to Gen. Candy by order of Gen
sheridan. The troops are to day enroute for
the neighborhood of the Rio Grande.
In a short time % 900 southernors from
Texas will be in Mexico.
The smpathizers of the leading men of
that party will not be with Macmillan.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
A HAPPY REUNION.
Gen. Norton Married Again and Prepar-
ing to Resume Business in Texas.

The numerous friends of our old editorial
confrere, Gen. A. Banning Norton. of Texas,
will be grat:fed to learn that he has lust
been reunited to his wife after long and
painful separation caused by the great rebel.
hon; Mrs N. with two of her youngest
children made the trip by carriage, wagon.
canoe, gunboat, steam boat and railroad cars.
having been three months on the way, and
arrived just as the general was on the point
of embarking for Texas. But few dsys
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

The radical press insists that negroes shall
vote because they pay taxes and assisted in
putting down the rebellion. If this is q good
reason, then women should vote. They are
taxed a good deal more than the negroes !;
have done much more than they in putting
down the rebellion and. in addition, are far
beyond the negro in intelligence. If we &C.
the right of suffrage as well to women as to
negroes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
BRICK BRICK !
PRICE REDUCED.

r OFFER FOR SALE, at the Energy B,;ck
Il Yard, on the bluff, 200 900 frat auality br,cI
at the following prices, viz: - -1'
IS per thousand by the large qIantity.
81 per 100 in small quantities. 80
Sll per 1000 laid in the wall, building noe asure
These brick are equal in quality 10 tbosr Il ~.
Catholic Church, Darts Store, Dimick,s Stable.
or the dwelling houses Of Messrs. Wait and Genet
c. ATKINSON
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

Private advices from prominent member
OF the Atlantic Telegraph company announ-
nee the completion of the cable. and the co, :.
fdence of having England and America in
tslegraphic communication next month. We
reckon they ii be disappointed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
RIVER STREET HOTEL.

Next Door to Langley's Warehouse.
'HE Subscriber has, at large expenGi-
i ture OF money, fitted up, in the best manner,
hotel on River street, in Rock Island, former
ly kept by Schaible) and furnished II with entirely
new furniture, and respectfully informs the p45.c
that from his long experience in the DaT-
ness, he thinks she knows how 10 keep
hotel ," and respectfully sollcits g share
OF public patronage, believing that all who favor
him with call will be satisfied with both fare
and bill.
He has also built stable and can sccomm0
date teams.
There is, also, new ball alley, adjoining the
house.
Vs. A few good permanent boarders can be
accommodated SAMUEL GALLUP.
Apl7dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

All honorably discharged soldiers have
been granted the privilege of retaining their
arms at the following rate Muskets ten
dollars. oarbines eight. dollars, sabres eight
dollars.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

President Johnson's amnesty proclamation
is oppos by the radicals of Massachusetts,
and the secessionists of South Carolina
pretty good evidence that it is right
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16

AT the republican convention held in Des
MONIES, Iowa, on the 14th. VIM. NJ. Stone
was renominated for governor, and B. f.
Cue, of Fort Dodge, for lieutenant governor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
Brass and Iron Work,
Gas Fittin&
AND
s TEAM PIPES

He subscriber keeps constantly on hand
l. at his new stand on the corner of West E.vI.
and Front Streets, near the Gas Works, all kinds
of Brass and Iron Goods, such az Steam Cocks.
Valves, Water Gauges, Whistles, Oil Cups, Beer
Cocks, Pumps, Gas and Steam Pipe of all sizes
Zinc, Babbitt Metal, ETC., etc.
Steam and Gas Work promptly attended to and
put up IN workmanlike manner
. Gas fixtures of all kinds for sale.
Gas Filters supplied.
N. B--Cssh paid for Old Copper and Brass.
JACOB RILEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

He undersigned, having leased the Rock
Island House, would respectfully announce to
the public that it will be his earnest endeavor to
conduct it in manner to elicit the appreciation of
all who may bestow their patronage on him. He
promises that il shall not fall below its former
character, and hopes that the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to IL may be continued
Aug. s,dwn. JOSEPH KILLEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
w. JOHNSON's
K kISTAU RANT.

NJ JOHNSON has the honor of an
w nouncing to the people OF r, OK Island that
he has opened
Restaurant. Dining and Ice Or cam saloon,
Where he trusts that satisfaction will be given
to all who favor him with a call.
apl2IdIm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
NEW CIGAR STORE.

THE undersigned has opened Cigar Store
i IN Johnson's American, on Illinois street, in
the room formerly occupied barber's shop,
and he respectfully invites share Of public pat
ronage.
He will always keep hand all kinds of
gars, Smoking and Chewing Tocacco, Pipes, SC:
&C, which he will sell at Chicago prices.
PETER HUM:
Rock leland, Jsn'y Ia, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-16
Island City
ROO Fling
COMPOSITION

ME offer to the public a superior article
w of Paint for repairing 'eaky Metal or Felt
Roofs. Ii is invaluable for coating Wooden
Bridges, Cars, Ties, Ferce Posts and all Iron or
Wood Work exposed 10 the weather. water or
laid in the earth.
Also dealers in Boat Pitch, Coal Tar, Roofing
Felt, Fire Brick and prepared Fire Clay.
We have experienced workmen, and are pre-
pared to put on Felt Roofs and coat leaky ones al
short notice and low prices.
Enquire at the Rock Island Gas Works.
mch2ldw3m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09
NEWS BY TO-DAY's MAIL,

Mr.. Greeley telegra pied on Friday tina: oecre
tary Stanton did not obstruct nor III any man~
ner interfere with Francis 2. Blair's proposed
visit 10 Richmond, nor did the President. 70
much is certain. Mr.. Bair's failure to visit
Richmond is attributable neither to General
Grant nor to any member OF the Government.
So much is in justice TO them. Further and
interesting dcvelopm: nrs must await their
proper time.
1t is understood that several members OF
the T. S. Congress, will next week urge the
passa &c of resolution raising Gen. Sherman
in rank to the grade Of Lieutenant General.
II is stated on hi gh authority (says the spe.
cial to the n Y. 1'ribune) that The French
Mission was filled Oh Tuesday by the appoint
lent OF john &. Fremont. This is contra
dicted
Henry NJ. Flint. the newspaper correspond
emit, Druid OF the New York World, has
been arrested by the military authorities on
the charge of disloyaIty. He is now in custody
The Columbia Caro!inian says: -"General
D. II. Hill passed down the South Carolina
railroad yesterday, under orders to report to
General Beauregard at Charleston.
T. s. CONGRESS-. The Senate was not IN
session on Saturday. Ia the House Of Rep"
resentatiyes resolution was passed directing
the Secretary of War to furnish his order Of
December 1868, relative to the discharge Of
new recruits in old regime It's when mustered
out. After action upon several resolutions OF
inquiry, &C., the consideration of the proposed
amendment to the Constitution ahoii> hlDg
slavery was resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, 1.-The House
Of Repre~enaiiyes has had under discussion
for several days theiuint resolution from he
Senate Tor cons tit louaL amendment proht7
ting slavery. Nlr. Ashley has given notice that
he would cali fox Il vote On tue resolution 10 uay
Or to morrow.
Probabilities are rather adverse 70 the adop~
ton Of the measure by the requisite ;wu thirds
Dlaioliy ct t'sl5 session, though 1t Is supposed
that Que Or more votes wall re cba:ged 1rosi,
the negative 10 The atirEnai:e.
The discussion OF the question has been very
animated, and not vl1hou1 some party Ockernsy
which tended rather 10 ailenate than 10 cOn
ciiiate Democratic support Tor this radical
measure It has been suggested that It the
vote had been taken without dea the chances
Tor succoss woui have been better.
By The Republican members, It '1as been
urged chat the measure il cerlain Of adoption
az The very opening OF The next Congre*s; that
the people have vilIea it, and eyes made their
decision through he ballot; t;,aG The Demo
<rati: party cannot, depiyed as it is q Southern
support, make stand against he general
senliluent OF The North; and they had better
yield with great grace 70 What lhey caaoot
maintain by power.
1t is not improbable that here will lie occa.
SIGN ior calIing together the Congress elect nexE
spriug, when thu measure VII De >ranyj2a2s,
" sustained - Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09
LOCAL n e II s.

silver, and T. S. Treasury notes. Suspicion
fell ca Geo w Wagner, who vas in the store
when she lal it out and celored woman who
was in there few minutes after. Justice
Cotton issued his warrant for Che arrest Of both
parties. The case came up for trial yesterday
evening at 8 p NJ, when the woman was
discharged aud Wagner ordered to give bail
for his appearance to day at ten 0 clock.
The staamooats between this place and
Washington continued to work their woy
through the ice yesterday aud this morning
but if the weather continues, sit is, the reg
e,Iar running Of the boats ust cease tor the
present The@ce in the river is p inches III
thickness. ca The y. S. government tugs and
heavy steamers make their way, yet up and
down the river.
One Of the most beautiful specimens Of
Penmanship We ever saw, is exhibited In the
window Of Mr.. J. NJ Stewart corner Of King
and Roya streets 1t is an engrossed copy Of
resolutions comp linlentary to COL Alexander,
passed by tee q Regiment District Of Column
lia Volunteers. 1t wasexecuted by John -.
vii ian1s one Of the reg lulent-and tor artistic
skill is unsurpassed.
--as>-~<a.~--<ss--
There is gang Of young thieves proving
about the town, (sone of whom have repeat
edy been detected in stealing) which ought to
! be broken up and the }epredators placed iii
confinement, or prevented from prosecuting
their roboeries. These boys will co.ne TO the
/ penitentiary or the gallows.
q The subscription list 20 The Gazette, has con
: s;derably increased, tor which We return our
thanks We have room on our Subscription
book, however, for many more. and would be
glad to place there the names Of all Of our
citizens, who wish TO see the paper supported
and the editor encouraged in his undertaking.
--<ssg>$---
On Saturday, whilst Mr.. VIM. Price, lower
end Of King street, who keeps an eating stand,
was attending to some Of his customers, three
boys came behind he counter and robbed the
money drawer Of its contents Ia cbange-more
& than five dollars.
ss s--
{. The WEATHER, since the rain at the close
s. OF last week, turned very cold, and much ice
~ has again been formed in the river. Yesterday,
b however, wasa tne, though cold, day, an''
81 there was partial thaw under the suns rays.
#
81 &I@ Subscribers to the GAZETTE who do nof
81 receive their pa pers regularly from the Carriers,
sss will please leave word 1t the Office. or with Ed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09
i RNOLD & FIELD,
Merchant ZailoGss,
D GENTLE.MEN'S
FURNISHING STORE,

FlILIT-3RY md lEENILEHEN 3
FURNISHING STORE,
Would invite inspection of their large stock OF
CLOTRS. EASIMERES, and YESTlNG S,
al grades, Foreign and Domestic. which they
VIII make IL orc r as cheap as can be had
EQUALITY considered) in he city Of New AorEs
and vibrant TO give entire satisfaction.
Special attention given TO The selection %
We sell none hut indigo Blues, warranted, ana
our long experience in th"t branch jnsEites us
in assuring sat stact;on IN that line. We keep
= select Assortment Of Shirts Gall kind Collars
linen and pap'1> Neckties. Scarf, Socks.
Suspenders Uandl1erchiet5 Gloves, Ny.: usual
Establishment. Call and see u=. Don't forget
the number 50 KiLg Street between Pitt and
Roval. one door east OF Parkers IheatTe
w Al. ARNOLD
san IF JOHN A. FIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09
TISH WHARF FOR RENT

Sealed proposals, addressed to the under
signed, and left with him, will be received by
the Committee on Public Property until Mon
day, 25rd Instant at ten o'clock A. NJ. tor
renting the public Fish hart fer the 1ext
fishing season, namely: from the first day 81
March to the first day Of June 1864 The rent
must be paid i'm "'edlately on acceptance Of the
bid. the property will be re; ct Ct the plea, ure
Of tee Committee, at the risk and expense Of
the party in default. K JOHNSON.
ian 9-tf Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

Mrs. Lincoln has decided 20 held 1raU!n3~
roorus every Saturday afternoon tor The re"ei;~
ton Of iudics ana gentlemen VINO Nay acconi~
papy them. Size was presented recently with
T. lardaoIoc psr Il horses, TO replace those
burned when The White House stable was des-
troy ed by fire hy George S. Gideon, President
Of the Ci,y Railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

r OST.-Between the Methodist Protestant
IL Church. and the corner Of Duke and o.
Asaph streets, A FUR CUFF 'locrai re-
ward will be given the finder who nay ]eavf. II
at Mr. Miburn's Drug Store. Jan h---ot~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

VOPARTNERSHIP.-- i have ass"ciatfd With
v me- in business, JOHN =. FLE i, under
the firm name Of ARNOLD & FlbLD,
I would take This occasion to return my thanks
for the liberal patronage bestowed upon M,
and wishing 10 close my old business, would be
ruch obliged if ali persons indebted 20 ms
would come forward and set ln their accounts
Persons to whom I am indebted will please
render their bills Without delay,
ian -3t. WV. ARNOLD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

NOTICE "A few single gentlemen can ne
" accommodated with LOUGl ~ IN Il pE1~
vute family, in one OF the mot o;'r'oLe loea@
t!ons in the city. Apply ST the Gaz@tte once
Or at the corner Of King and Royal Streets
ian 5-1W* -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

rfTSIC LESeONS.-A few pupils Tor N
WI struc1ion on the PIANO, will be taught
on moderate terms, BY a young lady apply
to Edear Snow,len sr over Owing store cor.
rcr -, K;I,..and .iogal streets y4a C~l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-01-09

4 collision occurred on the Northern Central
kai'eoaa last Saturday, by which several per.
Sous were killed and wounded, and much mail
ssla tte.- e the Post O &C. car destroyed,