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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

capital, and in a country in which all secret
things, ana above all, secret trials, have always
been held in abhorrsnce.
And he might have read, in another "loy-
ap newspaper, the N. Y. Commercial Ad-
rertiser, on tho Same subject the following
Iftrisl by jury il worth anything, it should be
resorted to in the case of the men charged with
the assassinations at Washington. A military
commission 10 an anomaly in land of liberty and
law jury trial has the growth of centuries and
the approval of all the enlightened world to COM
mend 1t. 1t 10 known only in countries where the
rights and freedom of men respected. The
other is the creation of arbitrary power or official
will.
But then, what is the constitution of the
United States, and the opinion of the leading
''loyap newspapers in the land, compared
with the edict of the Cambridge Chronicle
That ''old traitor" over there, should not
venture to have an opinion on any subjec,
without first ascertaining from the Chronicl,
if it is "loyaP opinion. 1t must be dread
fol for the citizens of Cambridge to "submi
to the hearing of such language" Why
don't that old Teller know that he amt on,
of "the pespef" Don't he know that h,
hasn't right to think about anything? Th,
"loyal critters" are paid for thinking fo
him Let him dry up!
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

supreme court of the United States. 1t is in
this view that we object to the appearance of
the chief justice on the political stage. As to
the question OF the extension of suffrage, there
can be but little doubt. The negroes must
and will have it, nd'there can be no reason
why those who have borne the musket should
not take up the ballot. The details of the
plan ought consistently to be left to the peo-
pie of the states, if these states are still in
the Union, as the theory of the president
claims that they are. Ifthey are reduced to
territorial condition, the federal congress
may make ''such needful rules" for their gov.
ernuent as it sees fit, and may regulate their
internal affairs in accordance with the design
to do equal and exac. justice, and to pay no
regard TO color or race In the establishment Of
the rights of citizenship.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
Chief Justice Chase ON the Rampage
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser (conserva
tive republican,, May %.

From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser (conserva-
tive republican,, May %.
Chief Justice Chase, being on a tour to the
ports and places repossessed by the federal
government, has taken occasion TO make a
speech in Charleston on the subject of negro
suffrage 1t is not customary for a chief jus.
tice to go to the people on political questions,
or to discuss. in public, measurse upon which
he may be called to pass judgement. But in
plea for almost any violation of. or indiffer-
ence to, right. 1t is to be noted that the ne
groes whom Mr.. Chase addressed. have not
the decision of the question of suffrage in
their own hands. They must wait upon the
white men of South Carolina for the. attain
ment of this privilege, or receive it from the
military authorities or from congress, and
whether either of the latter have the power to
grant suffrage, or change election laws In a
state, may yet be the subject of appeal to the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
Dissatisfaction In the Potomac Army.

NEW YORK, May 27.-The n. Y. CONNER
ciaPs Army of the Potomac correspondent,
SAYS there is dissatisfaction in the army
The men were thinking it harship to be or
dered out for four hours drill every day,
when they are so soon to be mustered out Of
service. They complain of the hardness of
their officers. The ammunition has been Ia
ken from them to avoid SERIOUS trouble. An
outbreak occurred in the 9th corps. A regi-
ment of regulars was sent to quell it but were
so hard pressed 10y the volunteers that they
were obliged to retreat
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

The DEMOCRATIC PARry.-The n. Y. Times, a
leading republican paper, with unusual justice
and truth, says
1.-The life and strength of the old democratic
party was its national spirit. From its earliest
history this never failed to assert itself clearly,
fervently, we may say, indeed, fercely, on every
question involving the preservation, or the er-
largement, or the honor and glory of the country.
In our great controversies with Englsnd with
France, with Mexico, it peculiarly the war
party. In every MINOR dispute with other nations,
II was always the party most apt to plant itself
on high pretensons and extreme claims. In our
domestic affairs, it was the party that aicays Ia
bored most earnestly to put do,e,t sectional discord
aud 10 strengthen tie bonds Of he Union"
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ILLINOIS TROOPS TO BE MUSTERED
OUT.

The regiments of Illinois troops in Sher.
mans army to be mustered out and sent
home are as follows: The 18th, SD, Seth,
Goth, 92d, 93d, l0lst, 1924, lO3d, 104th,
l05th, 10th, 10th, 1llth, 10th, 10th,
l25th, 127th, and 10th.
The.veteran regiments, with Sherman, are
the 9TH, 9th, 10th. 18th, 18th. 18th, 10Th,
goth, Goth, 32d, 34th, 45th. 4Sth, cd, SD,
57th, 64th, 65th and Goth, who will not be
mustered out until further orders, as all the
veteran regiments have nearly two years yet
to serve
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
President johnson Oh the Right Track.

NEW YoRK, May 27.-The n Y. CONNER
ial. Washington specialsays the:conservative
delegation from North Carolina is now CON
fDing it's efforts to secure the observance of
the old state laws in the elections for the for
nation of the new state government. This
desire will probably be sustained by Presi-
dent johnson, who doubts the authority of
federal government to interfere with the
states previous to secession.
The other North Carolina delegation de.
mands the right of suffrage for colOred men.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

ABOUT PENSIONS. The following items should
be preserved, showing to whom pensions NAV
be granted. Those entitled to pensions are
l. Invalids. disabled since March 4th, 1861. in
the military naval service of the United States.
while in the line of duty.
2 Widows of officers, soldiers and seamen,
who have died of wounds received or disease con
tracted in service as above.
8. Children under sixteen years of age of
either of the deceased parents. if there is no
widow surviving, or from the time of the widow
re-marriage.
f. Mothers of officers, soldiers seamen,
deceased as aforementioned, and who are Deepen
dent on the son for support, in whole or in part
5. Sisters under sixteen years of age dependent
on said deceased brother wholly or in part for
support, provided there none OF the last three
classes above mentioned.
Invalids and friends of deceased soldiers are
reminded that in order to have said pension COM
mence whenthe service terminated, the applica-
ton therefor must be made within year of the
discharge of the invalid, decease of the officer
soldier seaman, the case may be.
Rates Of Pensiogi. Colonel aud
officers of higher rank, $50 per month Major
SIC per month Captain, $40 per month; First
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

1t is said that JEFF. Davis was dissatisfied
because he was put upon army rations, and
because he showed signs of insubordinatio
he was put in irons.
The q. S. district attorney has notified the
the proper authorities that the circuit court
is ready to proceed with the trial OF JEFF.
Davis, on the indictment found.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

Lieutenant, $i7 per month; Second Lieutenent;
So per month all enlisted men, Ss per month,
Only one full pension viii be allowed to the rela-
tive of q deceased soldier, and in the order of
precedence, as above mentioned
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

z HE undersigned, having leased the Rock
i Island House, would respectfully announce 10
the public that 1t will be his earnest en6earor ~
conduct 1t in a manner to elicit the appreciation OF
all who may bestow their patronage on him. He
promises that il shall not fall below IL former
character, and hopes that the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to 1t may be continued
Aug. 5,dwtf. JOSEPH KELLEY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

Chief Justice Chase is now playing the
demagogue by making stump speeches to the
negroes of the south, advocating their right
to vote. 1t is disgraceful to himself and to
the position once honored by Marshall and
fancy, to see their successor dabbling in par.
ty politics and prostituting his position to
further selfish and party ends.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

Mrs. PARTISGroN's LAsT.-Isaac was reading
to his mother the head lines of one of the tele-
graph columns and when he came TO ",TeF Darts
70 be confined at Fort Lafayette" the old lady
threw up her hands, exclaiming: "Laws-a-me !
| knew that he wore petticoats, but didn't think
that would happen to him Well, well; the con-
federacy is comm to pieces !" and the old lady
resumed her knitting, and Isaac his reading
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
DOG NOTICE.
Owners, Pay Your Dog Tax!

A LII OWNERS OF DOGS are hereby mott
a fed to call at the Marshal's Office and pay
their Dog Tax, by the LIST day OF June neIt, the
City Ordinance relating thereto will be strictly
enforced.
FL. UNDERWOOD, City Marshal.
Rock Island, May 10th, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

1t is believed that John c, Breckenridge
was one of the party recently captured in
Florida. We hope so. for he is bigger
scoundrel and traitor than JEFF. Davis, and
deserves a severer punishment. He has
been indicted for treason.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
co. ID, 10TH ILL. VOL.
HEADQUARTERS 18th ILL. NIFTY,


NEAR WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 81.
Col. DANFoRTH-Dedr Sir When | last
wrote. we were stationed at GoldsbOro N.
c., with the expectation of moving on the
enemy. which was confirmed by starting in
that direction the 10th of April. We arrived
at Raleigh on the 18th with the flying rebs
in our front. We camped there for short
time. the rebel army surrendered, and on
the 10th of this month we broke camp for
Alexandra, Va, and are now preparing for
a grand review which will come off Wednes-
day. the Oath, after which we will camp at
Georgetown, and what will become Of Us then
is more than know.
The boys in Co. d are all we'll and snxi-
Gus to start home, but that may not be very
soon, as the veterans will not probably be
mustered out for some time.
Nothing of interest transpired on our
march.
Please send me a copy of the ARGUS until
get mustered out and | will settle tor it.
l am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
G. Z. BELL.
P NJ 18th Ill. Vol
P. S. Please say through your columns
TO persons writing to the 18th Ill. to be care,
full and address as follows: 18th H. nifty
VOL, LIST Brig, 4th Div, 18th A. c., Wash
ington ID. c.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
w. JOHNSON,S
RESTAURANT.

w JOHNSON has the honor Of an.
w nouncing to the people of r, OK Island tha,
he has opened
Restaurant, Dining and.Ice Cream saloon
Where he trusts that satisfaction will be given
to all W. no favor him with call.
apl24dlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
Jo-1sy's 1drertisemtnts.
LIST OF LETTERS

EMAINING UNCLAIMED in THE
III Post Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois,
on the 29th day of May, 1865:
Ordered to be advertised in the "Erening Areus,,
agreeably to the following section of the Post
Office Law, as the newspaper having the largest
circulation of any paper published in Rock
Island, ILL.,:
SIC. 5. And be it further enacted, that Lists oil
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post off &c
in any city, town or village, where newspaper
shall be printed, shall hereafter be published
only in the newspaper which, being issued wee ly
or oltener, shall have the largest circulation yi:h
in the range of delivery of said Office, to be dec
ded by the postmaster at such ofice.-Ldrs Of tn,
IT-.f
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
Family Grocery Store

THE Undersigned respectfully informs The
= the public that he has purchased Mr.
Shearer's
FAMILY GROCERY STAND.
Corner of Orleans and Otter Streets where he
will, at all times, keep
The BEST GROCERIES
to be had 10 any market, and sell at prices
As Low as Any Other House,
in Rock Island.
He hopes by careful attention to the wants OF
those who may favor him with their patronage to
retain all the old customers of the establishment
and add others to the list.
&e- Country Produce Bought and Sold.
ROBERT KoEHLER
aplldwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
FIREMEN'S BALL.
FOR SALE.

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale Lot :.
L block sc, in the lower addition to the CITY Of
Rock Island, and the dwelling house thereon 1t
il situated adjoining Dixon's store, and is a nice
comfortable place. For terms enquire al the
ARGUS office, or address the subscriber.
JOHN c. MORGART,
MOrnstown,
MAY % dwtf Henry CO. Ill
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

or oitener, shall have the
in the range of delivery O
ded by the postmaster at
United States.
Anderson Chrisse
Argabright Jas Esq
Argabright Fannie Mrs
Allen Felix
Arlington Sallie 6
AreIon John
Branoger Alice Miss
Behard Catharine Mrs
Brown Cornelius
Becker Christian
Bsrdley Elizabeth Mrs
Brove Frank
Brooks F A 3
Brooks II Mrs
Brown Henry
Beary John
Beard Dorks
Brush Peter
Barber Rose Miss
Brown Gary
Brown G w Esq
Bnbc6tk s c
Benner Erhard
Brown William
Campbell Mary Mrs
Carter II Esq
Clarke NJ Miss
Clark John
Cook Mary B Miss
Carr Mary Miss
Clark Maria T Mrs
Clark Walter +
Commissioner Special
Darfah Henry
Dsuehtry Julia A Mrs
Devon w Ii Cashr
Douglas Loami
Dougherty Patrick s
Essex Z J or Brothers
Edgers Shields
Edison Washington
Edwards VIM S
Ferguson Anderguson
Freeman Edwatd Mrs
Freeman + Mrs
Flagg Z H Prof
Ferguson Quinty
Fisher William
Glover Chas F
Frayson Fanny Mrs
Geyer G r
Grayless james Esq
Garvln Lew
Gallop Samuel
Hays Haydn
Haley X 5 Miss
Hammett Perry
Heck Geo "
Heck VIM A
Herrick Ii II
Head Ellen Miss
Hickey Marthy c
Hogans Jerry
Hlliigoss Isabella J Mr.
Herndon Jose RI
Hughes r s
Homar Edgar
Hobert VIM Esq
Huutoon John
Johnson Elizab beth Mis-
Johnson Ed
Johnson ( Esq
Jenny George
Jordan J A Esq
Jordan J A Capt
Jewett John A
Hent Jas p
Hughes Joseph
Johnston Rachel
Kramer VIM A
kasenburg John c
h nIght Chas Il
kontinger John
White
! re- To obtain any q
cant must call for I" Adj
date of this list, and p;
ing.
Er If not called 70
will he sent TO the dead
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

FHE UNDERSIGNED have formed a
l. partnership tor the purpose of carrying on
the grocery trade at Wollenhaupt's old stand, on
Orleans street, and will keep a good stock of
family groceries, provisions, etc. and sell always
at the lowest market rates.
HSs- Cash and the highest price paid for all
kinds OF country produce.
JACOB WOLLENHAUPT,
HENRY SCHNITGER
mayl5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

hipllng Jas Esq
Lamb Jane Mrs
Lawbsugh George
Lengewald Frederick
Lloyd Jos w Hon
Ledd John G
Littleheld Oliver
Matson Hilmon
Mallory Flora c Miss
Mays Calvin
Mercer Ed
Matlock J Rev
Martin ] q
Mariner w V
Marcum Henry
AcKebben Ella Mrs2
McKarty Ellen Miss
NeCard NJ J Mrs
McEmery Michael
McCletcher Mary Miss
Montgomery Andrew J
Montgomery r S Capt
Moore Ellen Miss
Mosure Jonathan
Morris Geo Rev
Neel Mary Miss
Norris John
O'Connel Mary Miss
oliver Nanny
Oswald John W
Ogden George
Ordnance Officer
Osborne Bradley
Parmenter L +
Penny Henry L 2
Penny Rose
Percello Robt
Ray Jennie MISS
Rennell EG
Ritcher Herman
Rosen6eId Henry
Robinson DF
Reynolds Annie L Miss
Site more Vim
Schluter VIM
Stewart VIM Mrs
Stephens & Stewart
Sherman Thomas
Starrett Robert
Schnause Gertrutte Misi
Schenk Samuel
Stelts Sophia Mrs
Spencer Thomas
Smith Harrison
Shinn Amos
Seymour Harry Mrs
Saunders Elijah
Smith Fred 2
slayton c E Esq
Smith David
Tracy William
Thorman Meri Miss
TeppIt Paulina Miss
} Tyler Mary Ann Mrs
futile Katie Mrs
Taylor John
Tubalt Hatty Miss
Thompson E
Turner Christian
Valentine ] B
Van Viet ] c Mrs
Wise VIM
Wilson VIM
Woodbridge VIM So
Webster S Esq
Wright Robt
Williams NJ J Mrs
Wells Newton
West Mary Mrs
WIldey James E
Wesley Joseph
Wllmans Henry A
WIggln A c Miss
Ann Miss
f these letters, the aPpll'
'erfised Letters,'' give ths
~ two cents for advertis
r within one month, they
letter Office.
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AGENTS WANTED.

SIS AGENTS WANTED. $50
THO SELL SEWING MACHINES. We
give a com mission on all machines sold
or employ agents who will work for The abov.
wages and all expenses paid. Address D. B.
HARRINGTON CO., Detroit, Mich.
may25dwlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

Dr. Blackburn, the yellow fever plotter, has
been held to appear before Toronto court at the
next assizes-bail being accepted in s., 600.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29
FLOUR AND FEED.

NLVNH IkISD IT LLDs
AZ L are now manufacturing and are pre-.
w pared TO deliver on short notice, in any
part OF the city, the very best quality of wheat
-four, rye four rye meal, corn meal, hominy
bran, &C, all of which warrant.
Ee- Orders lett at WIN. Shearer's or J. B. &
NJ. c. Frck's grocery stores or at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
BiDDlSON GILMORE.
Rock Island, Dec. 20, 1864, dit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

The Cambridge, Henry county. chron'c'e
of the 23d inst. published at the "huo OF 'ne
universe" brings us the startling in'eihgence
that tbere ia an old man in that town who,
the other day, actually had the tsmerisy 20
say which newspaper in Chicago he thought
the hest and most truthful! The Chron'c3e
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-29

Efs~ To obtain any of these letters, the applI-
must call for g Advertised Letters,' give the
date of this list, and pay cents for advertis.
ing.
Er- If not called for within one month, they
will he sent TO the dead letter Office.
]. B. HAWLEY, P. NJ.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-24

A STATUE WEEPING BY STEAM
The Florence correspondent of the In
dependence Beige says that singular
discovery has been made in a church il
one of the faubourgs Of Milan. A stat
ue OF Saint Magdalen, which has long
been famous for weeping in the presence
Of unbelievers, was recently moved in or
der to facilitate repairs for the church,
II was found to contain an arrangement
for boiling water. The steam passed III
into its head and was there condensed
The water thus produced made its way
by couple Of pipes to the eyes anC
irickled down over the cheeks of the i'm
age. So the wonderful miracle was per
formed.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-24

An Irshman with his family landing
ut Philadelphia, was assisted on shore by
a negro, who spoke to Patrick in Irish.
The latter taking the negro for one of his
countrymen asked him how long he had
been in America.
About four months, g" was the ne
gro's reply.
The chop fallen 1rishman turned to his
wife and exclaimed
"But four months in this country, and
as black as jet"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-24
CoIp BIoopEp AssAssrSArroN.-

CoLp FLOODED AssAssINATIoN.-
The shooting of Major Dixon at Alexan-
dria, Va. by DR.. Maddox has already
been noticed. Major Dixon was the only
person in Fairfax county who voted for
Mr.. Lincoln in 1860, and from that day
il is said he has been a marked man.
On the breaking out of the war he was
made paymaster in the army. Before
dying he made statement under oath
which shows the act of DR.. Maddox 10
have been most cowardly and cold blood
ed. We quote
CAT the time / was shot was walk
ing along Royal street in this city. DR..
Maddox saw me and shot me before i
drew my pistol. ] was passing away
from him at the time. shot at him af-
ter he shot me. l was in this city be-
cause had business at tie War Depart
ment and was temporarily stopping here.
Mr.. Maddox fred at me twice. | had
not started TO draw my pistol before he
shot me. He had fired at me once be-
tore started to draw my pistol. / car,
ried my pistol on my LETT side in my
holster. He sought me once before in
The Mansion House and spit in my face
while / was sitting in chair, without my
knowing that he was present. l h d
not seen him prior since 1857. This
was about ten days or two weeks ago.
Not word was said before he shot me-"
DR.. Maddox went before I b civil
and went through the farce of
giving himself up. The magistrate re-
leased him on five thousand dollars bail,
although he knew Dixon was MORALLY
wounded. Dixon leaves wi e and
eight children.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-24

A FARMER WITHOUT ARMs.-W.
b. Beaucamp of Onondaga county, N. Y,
sends to the American Agriculturist the
following interesting account of farmer
he formerly knew who was born without
arms:
Instead Of appealing TO the charitable
for support, he commenced early to help
himself. His first property was a hen
and chickens, next pet lamb, and after.
wards shaggy colt. He took good care
OF these, and increased his stock little
at time until be became prosperous
farmer. Having no hands be learned to
use bis toes, which were longer than
common. His legs were Isl very
flexible, and by practice be was enabled
TO perform most operations with ease
He put on and look off bis own clothing,
shaved and fed himself, MIXED his own
cows and took part in most Of the labors
oftbe farm. He was a terror to evil
doors, whom he could punish with sever.
ity. He was powerfully built and pos.
sessed Of great strength in the head and
shoulders. He would butt like ram OF
seize an offending urchin with his teeth
and shake him with bulldog tenacity.-
He died at the age of TO- leaving large
manipulating be n married three
times.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-11-24

CANDoR.--There is nothing sheds so
fine light upon the human mind as
candor. 1t was called whiteness by the
ancients to denote its purity; and it has
always won the esteem due 10 the most
admirable Of virtues. The man whose
opinions make the deepest impression
upon his fellow men, whose influence is
the most lasting and efficient, whose
friendship is instinctively sought where
all others have proved faithless, is not
the man Of brilliant manner, or fattering
tongue, or splendid genius, but be whose
lucid candor and ingenious truth transmit
the hearts real character, pure and with
out refraction. There are other quail
ties which are more snowy, and other
traits that have higher place in the
worlds code OF honor, but none wear
better or gather less tarnish by use, or
claim deeper homage in that silent rev
erence which mind pays to virtue.