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The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

CANAL SURVEY SECURED.-Our readees
will be pleased to learn that the board of su-
psrvisors of Scott county have appropriated
the sum of $500 towards defraying the cx.
penses of our long talked of canal survey to
LaSalle, III. This appropriation, added to
one of $500 by the finance committee of the
city council, with the 500 unex peneded sub
scription of our citizens, and the 81 900 vo-
ted by the state legislature, will secure the
survey. The board of commissions appoin-
ted in September last by our citizens, will
Immediately consult with Gov. Stone in rela-
ton TO the manner of the survey. Dr. Perry
is of the opinion that the survey can be more
easily made during the present winter than
in the spring. Too much promptitude can
not be taken in the matter.-Dapenporf Dem
Ocrdt,
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Mr.. Ward, of New York, has introduced res
Olutian in congress declaring that, "notwith-
standing the law against polygamy, the abomina-
ble institution still exists, and is the increase
in Utah that it is the remaining baTbarism of
our age and country, and, like its twin sister,
sllvery, should be swept from the territories of
the republic if it takes the whole power OF the
government to do So" This Is in the loyal
vein, and We are surprised that the house decliu-
ed 10 instruct the committee on territories 10
take action in the matter.
The republican party in Michigan became vio-
lently exercised over the "twnrelic' not many
years ago. There was then colony of Mormons
ou Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, aad it was
in the habit Of casting large number of votes,
considering the number Oi inhabitants. For sew
eral years the votes democratic and the
virtuous Indignation of the party founded in
deep moral convictions may be imagined
When, In 1856, tie democracy defeated in
the state, the AormoHs east a huge vote, but it
was of the abolition pursuasion. Neither them
selves nor the ''twu-relic' were disturbed by the
republican administration. II Brigham Young
will engage for the loyalty of 1 tab, she can
forthwith be admitted, with the privilege to
"reEuiate her domestic institutions - ueI own
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, (the
son-in-law OF Judge Chase) who is reported
to be worth some ten or twelve millions of
dollars, made in the manufacture of calico,
is now trying to have congress increase the
duties on all manufactured goods, 80 that he
and the other manufacturers can roll wealth
while the people pay the public debt. The
west has suffered enough, already, from high
duties, bat a majority of western congres.
men are in the interest of New England, and
will vote for the increased duties, and thus
oppress the western farmers. This is another
plank IN the radical platform.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
Eternal Fitness of Things.

The following we find in the special to the
Cincinnati Commercial, under date Wash.
ington, Dec. 13:
sRev. Henry Ward Beecher delivered an ad-
dress in the house oil representatives. to i'm
mense audience. chief Justice Chase presided,
and prayer acaS offered by cOiOred minister. The
speaker took ground in favor OF Immediate and
universal suffrage, even including women, and
dwelt on that position at considerable length
Several members of the cabinet were present as
well nearly ali the senators and members OF
the house. The sentiments were rapturously ap-
plauded."
There certainly was an eternal fitness oi
things in Beecher, Chase aad colored min
fster figuring in the same meeting.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

At convention of farmers on Friday last,
at De Kalb, ILL.,, resolutions were passed
condsmning the Northwestern railroad, for,
as was alleged, allowing the shipment OF
wheat to certain elevators specified by it, and
no others; for refusing to ship coal to more
than one man at each station, and providing
that he must be the agent of certain coal
men in the practice of maring .ow grades OF
wheat with high grades and for charging
too high rates of passenger tariff.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
A MEAN SET.

There must be some mighty mean men
among the republicans. The Washington
correspondent of the Chicago Journal says:
The appropriation of twenty-five thousand
dollars, for the relief of Mrs Lincoln, being the
amount of one years salary of her lamented hus-
band, has just passed the senate. The effort to
give her the full pay that Mr. Lincoln would have
received had he served his full term of four
years that is, one hundred thousand dollars,
was, strange it may appear killed by pressure
of those who had claims against her or her late
husband. 1t was thought that Mrs l.. would
actually receive more real benefit out of twenty
five than she would if the appropriation had been
increased to hundred thousand dollars
Many of these claims referred to made by men
who have actually made presents to the late pres
ident or Mrs Lincoln for the purpose of gaining
some political Office or power, and now bring
claims against the deceased for the same as bills
of account These claims actually killed the ap-
preparation as proposed by Mr.. Wentworth, for
one hundred thousand dollars.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
Uu-9ag's Sarsrtisemsuts.
CONCERT AND FESTIVAL,

THE NJ. E. SABBATH SCHOOL of this
L place will give a Concert and Festival on
Thursday, the 2Sth, at Babcock's Hall.
The ladies are preparing refreshments to please
the taste and satisfy the appetites OF all.
The school, numbering over two hundIed and
fifty scholars, will sing the following songs and
choruses
Glory to God the Highest.
Climbing up Zion's Hill,
Gather around the Christmas Tree,
Jesus Loves Me,
Marching On,
Dare to do Right,
Something to do in Heaven,
The Angels Song,
The Gross,
Scatter Smiles,
Recruit for the Army Above,
Speed Away.
The services of Professors Leighton and Grundy
have been secured also Strassers' String Band.
The school will be accompanied some of the
shoruses by the piano and band.
The services of rerifGble ST. Nick have been
secured to Oiciate at the Christmas Tree. His
arrival may be looked for somewhere between S
and 9, Pm.
AdmIttance 25cts.
Tickets to be had at the door.
dec26dtd.
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Thad. Stevens speech will be read with
curiosity as the expression of the radical
leader in the house. 1t Is to be accepted as
defining the position of the destructionists
and disunionists in congress. Intended as
disrespectful to the president it ftly closes
with disgraceful insult TO a jurist whose
great talents, purity of life and thorough pat
riotsm are offensive to Mr.. Stevens from his
utter inability to either comprehend or emu.
late them.=RoStOn Post.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

WHY SIRE LEFT OBERLIN.-Under this head
an exchange says that few days ago two
negro women OF that place. one OF whom had
been living in Oberln a short time met and
had Conversation as follows
Haunioal-'I say, you, what you leave
Oberli0 for?'
Quincy-"W nat | leaves Oberlin for?
tell You that would not stay there another
day for the world. Why, you can't 20 to
church and catch oolored beau but " nat
some Of the OUerlin white men will take YOU
away from hIm before you get hat way
home "a
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
What is Thought in Washington OF the
Fenlan Movement
A Washington letter writer says:

a Washington letter writer says:
l understand that the English minister
here has sent over to his government dis
patches to the effect that no further alarm
need be experienced in regard to the Fenians:
that the recent quarrel in New York between
the president of the order and the senate has
resulted In the explosion of the whoie organ-
lzation that the members of the order have
lost all confidence in their leaders, and do
not know which of them TO trust that ALI
the money that has been collected up to this
time lsome 5000, ,OO0) has been and will be
spent In luxurious living, by the chiefs of the
order, or will be sequestrated bv them for
their private use that no arms ammunition
military supplies, or uniforms have been or
Will be purchased and. in word. that the
whole Feuau scheme has collapsed and that
the British government can look on and ap
Joy the spectacle of her enemies DESTROYING
each other, instead of fitting out expedit,ons
for the liberation Of Ireland
presume this is correct. but whether II
De 80 or not, 1t Is the opinion of the most in :
telllgent and best informed observers here
that the present Fenian movement, like the
rising In 1898, and the rebellion of IS4S.
will end In failure. so far as the liberation of
Ireland is concerned. Want of harmony
among the professed friends of Ireland and
unworthlness among the leaders, have been
TIE pane OF every attempt to free the Emer.
sio Isle from the clutches of England The
VeVeiopments of the last two weeks in New
ssnf.A, nave caused many Of the most ardent
as y, Ireland here to come to the unwil-
..;a aoiusion tnat the Fenian movement in
As notning more than gigantic
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
The Chicago Tribune sued for s5O,OOO.
by Gerritt smith.

We now state by authority that the Hon. Ger
rtt Smith has instituted proceedings for libel
against the Chicago Tribune, in the United
States circuit court at this city, placing the dam
ages at $50, 900. The libel is said to consist of a
statement in that paper that he feigned insanity
in order to evade any responsibility in the John
Brown Harper's Ferry raid. CticagO JouNal
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
SETTLEMENTS WANTED.

A Ii persons having unsettled accounts
"a with the subscriber notified to call at the
drug store of Smith & Grouan, IN Rock Island, /,
previous to the 10Th of January next, and settle
the same. After that date my accounts will be
placed IN the hands OF an officer for collection.
All persons having any claims Sgainrt me re-
quested to call and receive their pay.
CHARLES BAKER,
Formerly of Illinois City.
Rock Island, dee2ldwtd.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
Republicans in Congress Refuse to Indorse
the President,s Reorganization Policy

Mr.. Eldridge, of Wisconsin, offered resolu-
tion in the lower house of congress indorsing the
presidents policy of reorganization. The house
refused to second the demand for the previous
question on its passage-the vote standing yeas 25,
nays los. Thus, not only in acts, but by reso-
lutions, do the republican members of congress
refuse to indorse the president in his reorgani-
zation policy. 1t is but a short time since, when
they were beseeching the support of the people
for the candidates of their party, that they ayow
ed determination to sustain the president in his
reorganization. Why don't they do it:
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
SWILER & BURGH'S.
Rock Island, Dec. 26, 1865.
PAY YOUR CITY TAXES.

A LII persons indebted TO the city for taxes
q are requested TO pay them at once and save
costs, as the time for the collector to return his
warrant has nearly expired. The Office of the
collector Is at the City Council Room, over the
First National Bank.
r. JOHNSTON, Collector.
Rock Island, Dec. 81, 1865.
dat
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

swindle, whereby certain parties have sue.
ceeded in enriching themselves at the ex-
penss of their generous and too.confding
countrymen.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

> Gen George ". Morgan, late democratic
candidate for the governorship of Ohio, in
one Of his campaign speeches paid the fol-
loving eloquent tribute to the dead of the
war:
Then let their names be cherished as was
the memory Of La Tour d 'Auyergne, by the
grenadiers of France. A score of times be
had won, and score OF times had refused
promotion; but his proud title was The
First Geana3Ier of France At length on a
De- perate day, fatal ballet pierced his
breast and he died, as lie had lived, a sol
dIer. But bg AZ order Of the Emperor his
name was retained upon the rolls, and at
every inspection and review the name OF La.
Tour d'Auvergue was called by the s6iltant
III the presence Of the army. aud it was the
privilege u The Oldest grenadIer to sep to
the front and answer to the name, Died up
on the field Of honor nd leE US ever re
member that our absent heroes-they who
sleep the long sleep Of death-that they, too.
died upon the field of honor" Applause
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Ex President Pierce has been received into
the Episcopal church in Concord Hon. .Jno.
Bell connected himself with the First Pres
byterian church. in Nashville, a short time
since. Ex-President Buchanan was received
into the First Presbyterian church, in Ian.
caster, Pa, few weeks ago.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Herod's wife Is said to have bsen like a
Fenian organization, because she had a head
sent her (head centre)
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

We think highly Of Massachusetts, and of
Massachusetts people. But when she and
they sent Charles Sumner TO the senate, they
were reckless OF the natural and proper FL
ness Of things. They ought either 10 have
sent him somewhere else ar nowhere. He is
not q statesman, although a scholar. = =
Sumner ought not to pnt on plantation
manners merely because the plantation repre-
sentatives themselves are absent. He ought
to show as much decency he does intellect
-gs mucn respect for his peers as for his
own seli-coacei,-as much dignity as flip
pancy. IL WAS disgraceful exhibition Of
factions bigotry, when he insulted the presi-
dent by tho accusation of deliberate ana will
full faisehood-ior that is what his white
washing" remark amounted TO 10 effect, and
Massachusetts and the whole republican par
ty have reason to be ashamed of him. Chi-
caq0 J0urn1t.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Answer-Because the Rose will fade, the
Lily will droop, the Shamrock will wither,
and the Thistle will die, but the NayS are
Eternal.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
'en stores and 4 hotels " ere consumed.
New YoRK, Dec. &c.

Dr. Christopher Weltz, eminent surgeon ana
physician, Tor many years past bonnected with the
coroners office died suddenly at the New York
hospital on Sunday evening OF commissions.
There is considerable excitement in the city
owing to the promulgatio by the senatorial party
Fenianism of certain documents bearing upon
the present Fenian troubles. A letter from James
Stephens obtained at the Dublin trial demonstrat-
ing O'Mshoney drag chain and stumbling block
The movement for compromise Is going on and
the rank and file begin to favor the retaInment Of
both O,Mahony and the senate.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26

Why will the embIems of America outlive
those of England, France, Ireland, or Scot
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
4 Temperance Model.

EDITOR ARGUs-Not long since l noticed
the secretary Of the Alliance" taking his
"'elf an 'alf'' at Ross & Fosters. Will you
please republish the pledge he took ?
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
PLEDGE.

~ pledge myself that / Will not buy, sell or use
beverage any spurious or malt liquors or
wines; that l will nv influence against the
sale or of such liquors as a beverage, and in
favor of temperance and sobriety; and tha; Will
visit any drinking saloon for any social amuse
ment whatever
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
Manufacturers Prices.
WANTED.

CIX good wagon makers to whom constsn
~ employment and good wages will be paid.
oetSdwtt. b. II. .KIMBALL
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
New YORK, Dec. &c.

The N. Y. Tribune's Washington special
says:
Coils. J. J. Dana, A. H Perry, c. Cord pnd Maj:
Morris, wero appointed brew brig. generals in the
regular army.
Christmas was universally observed a Wash
ington by all classes, places of business being
generally closed and religious being held
IN all the churches.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
81 TELEGRAPH Il
reported for the Daly 4rg;.s.
New YORK, Dee. IS.

Christmas wascelebrated with great fervor IN
this city, yesterday. Christmas dinners and pres
er Is were given TO the children Cf Howard Mission
Home Tor Little Wanderers, the Five Point Mis-
SIGN, the Five Point House of Industry and TO the
veterans in the soldiers department.
In Howard ST., Mr.. John w. Farmer opened his
doors to the widows and children of the dead Un-
I ION soldiers of the war.
Christmas dinners were also gwen in Brooklyn,
Jersey City and elsewhere.
NEW YORE, Dec. &c.
Mr.. Francis Smith, the merchant who was shot
at hts residence IN Brooklyn, at O'Clock on sun
day morning last, by burglar. in a comforts
bic but low condition last night. No positive clue
20 the assassin had been obtained up to last
ing.
SHAFTER, Pa, Dec. -.
AT ll:5O PM, to-day, fire broke out in the
Owen HomSe.
The entire west side OF the town, frcm Donnely
& Co.'s oil office TO the post office, consumed
within two hours.
Ths Parsons Hotel was among the ruins
All the shops and stables ad joinind the back of
this row were also consumed
Donnelley's Office and all below Centre St. were
saved.
The wind was favorable for the safety of the oil
platforms and oil burned.
During the excitement Mr.. Park was shot dead
while quarreling with his murderer wEo has es-
capped.
Ten stores and hotels consumed.
The evening Argus., 1865-12-26
NEW YoRK, Dec 26.
The n. Y. Herald's Vera Cruz correspond.

The n. Y. Herald's Vera Cruz correspond
ent OF the 18th says:
The old lmperialist rumor that Juarez had re-
signed the presidency of the republic of Mexico,
was again being circulated. The story ls a canard
and intended, in previous cases TO affect the
Mexican republics loans The ImperialIsts be-
fore the sailing of every French steamer patched
up and circulated some rumors TO foster up Maxi
millan's cause in the minds of the public in Eu-
rome
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ExPR ESsEs.

DOMBALfER co.'s EXPRESS, ~ BROADWAY,
ID n Y.-Cuba, 81. Thomas and MEXICO via Havana
to-day are ready TO forward packages parcels and
merchandise Of every the above named points
for purchasing In Havana lottery tickets cigars and
all kinds Of merchandise faithfully executed. References
Wells Fargo Co.. Moses Taylor CO. Peter " King Co.,
Znaga del Vale Go.
DURNHAM's FURNITURE EXPRESS -FURNITURE
ID families moved city country; Pianoorte Furniture
Lo1ed aud SHIPPED; Furniture stored Once l6 West
Eleventh street, near Sixth avenue.
CTEAMsHfP AND INLAND EXPRESS TO ALL SOUTH
- cities aud towns open 70 trade.Adams Express
COMPANY forward their expresses every wednesd and
Saturday by steamship to Richmond Norfolk Charleston
Ravanuah New Orleans, Newbcrn Wilmington Mobile, &c,
and inland daily 10 all points For particulars apply at the
principal oGlce Of the Company, % Broadway
'''"'''' ApXHs RxPREss COMPANY.
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BURyHAN Arcr,oxppn
frCTI0N |: 4. - ~ ~ SEEn
MACNJcTrp SnAE ~ $z1ug wOnIm W
ApARE oppn u%rni mot sEhoLD rukNlTuhE;
Rosewood oct.vs pia oUsEhhEriNo.
N~e"1 "'s'e rAhotorr -.
ON p.,n,,,. r.. Superb Drawing Room Suits
ss ny eminent artist, =, ...
a,.,..,. No.. Velvet ana Brussels Carpcts'
~ D'oh<e osatuary, ..,,...
uo.awo.s Bronze ana Ornoiu Cnahoeheiss
"o'o una walnut Chanher .,,,. xrv &.
ON TING NV rvusnture' en- swe s'y.e 1f"H ii n
aSNr BE ~ Ne o. Al u 8 IN
BETWEEN MFT nfE AND D s nETf AYENnEs
tn. 1917 COMMENCING AT II OC. ..,so, ~ hi.
aucnoneer would call particular nt.an.,"" " i
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JTENRY ID. MINER, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 81
III Nassau street opposite Post Office M1NER& SOMER-
VILE will sell At auction Tuesday juno the Restaurant
"a part OF Bar Fixtures Couners Mirrors Beer Pumps
6sjAG HA s Kiibsn Ware, boilers, Coppsf Utensils a.
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AMUeEMEUTD.
RRoADwAf THEATRE I,-t
ceoanusd success Of the Sss grand a. .s.c...u,.
THE SEVEN DAu1afERs
SATAN
Winch win b eser yscSs SqSps me week With
Grand Ballet and Garland Dance led By
xAcs1rrcExr s TksEEA Ausiol
s SF 4Ep T ToIjsa 1 sAEss AND DRILL
THE .sSS 4s.a!5Sm s LAKE OF SILVER
The Revolving IN i nis s 81 i Ias SD'd
NIBLos GARDEN.
Alteration OK time Doors open at W curtain rises at
OF THE FAvORIrE AND CHARMING
MISS MAGGIE ahT'S SiFMrLL,
who win appear Tuesday evening June g. 1885, In her
crebra'ea chs p,% of
the translated and adapted
for Miss Mitchell by the author of Fanchon.
entitled the
PEARL or SAVOY.
THE MOTHERS PRAYER.
smpported by Mrs Farrcn Mary Wells Skerret j. human
sc,lan his first appearance in three years., E. Nor
BEAUTIFUL sCENFWY SPLENDID NEW COSTUMES.
ACT 1.-THE PRAYER
ACT III-ABDUcTIoy OF MAKE
ACT v-HAPPINEss.
Saturday next, June 70, FAREWELL MATINEE,
In which MISS i.rcliiE WESTERN
WI appesr for tho last time prior TO her departure for
LADY ISABEL. AND MADAME VINE.
Seats secured six days In advance.
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JTENRY ID. MINER, AUCTIONEER
fIIMPORrANT SALE OF FINE WINES AND LIQUORS,

HaI'.TVOm 81 Nassnu street uppUsIte fOst UI11u
MINER SOMERvfLLE win sell at auction on Wednes-
day June at O'Clock at their salesroom ~ Nassau street.
choice lots OF Wine Liquor, Cigars Tea &C consisting OF
ENC old sherry MADEIRA Port Champa gne Hook and other
Wines Also lots OF fine old Jamaica Rum Gin aud Bran
dcs also line OF choice Ooong Tea In small packages also
lot Of choice Havana Cigars Tobacco &c The above being
abe balance OF stock OF wholesale house dssovng partner
shin and well worth the grocers hotel keep
rs and private families Part the above under Gus
fnat
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(IARD ExTRA-NIBLOS GARDEN.
MATINEE. SATURDAY, June 10, att
Mr. Wheaev has the pleasure Of that
been Effected which enable him that
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. June 10,
there will be day performance Of
EAST LYNNE;
TIE ELOPEMRNT
commencing at r NJ
IT being positively the last prior her de-
p,riure for Eurorc the following Wednesday Of the
youthful accomplished and extremely popular American
artistic,
Miss LUCILLE WESTERN.
when she win perform her celebrated and arduous dual
character ~
LADY ISABEL AND MADAME VINE.
Box
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SALES AT AUCTION.
TIENRY II. LEEDS AUCrrONEER
Ii VALUABLE COLLECTION
OF
OIL PAINrINGs
Including very costly private collection OF ancient Paint
inss beiongingto ~
COL J. D. GRAHAM or CHICAGO
Among them are the works Of -
verboeckhovea Wander Wsrdea Cornst
Koek koek, Biders Sebefhout
Caraoain, Won Seben, Webb
kruseman, Laurent A Rusl Ianfs M de -
Van Severdonck Carous. Snnvaee
Vermulen Sayry SerrIer
Schaefels, Lleckert u Nolermau
Van Starkenborg Schaep Vim Shayer
van Hammet, David Cot Gignoux
Guyerhouse j. Williamson. VIM NJ. Brow
WI. Hays Rossiter.
To be sold at auction by
HENRY H. LEEDS & MINER,
on the evening of
"WEDNESDAY. It'll THURSDAY, sTH. AND FRIDAY
JUNE 9rI. 1855,
- AT ~ O'CLOCK EACH EVENING.
AT THE OLD DUSSEIDORF GALLERY, 648 BROAD
WAY.
NOW ON EXHIBITION, FREE.
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HENRY II. LEEDS, AUCTIONEER-H II. LEEDS
IL MINER will sell BY auction Wednesday, Juno 7, at
y o'clock In front Of their store IS Liberty sreet ele
CANT pair OF blood bay Horses five DID, 10 hands HIGH
long tails very stylish and fast. warranted sound and kind
ton " the country also Coupe and Rockaway city built
to order and nearly In fine order.