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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-16

How TO DO IA great many republicans
express decided dissatisfaction with the
manner in which their paper is conducted,
Barnes and mad decent editor in his place.
with all tne county patronage land that Is
enough OF itself to support paper) and,
with the money Jim Beardsly raises for him
can't make decent paper
We will tell them how they can accom-
pllsh their object and sacrafice no inciple
IN doing it: Elect the democratic union
and administration county ticket. That
will withdraw from him the county patron
age; then he Will be glad to sell out and they
can easily get decent editor in his place
But" say they ''if that is done we can't
get good man to take his place." This is
not So There are plenty of good men out
OF business who would be glad of the place,
and who could make good paper, even
without the county patronage. We have
published paper here nearly .ttttee" gears,
without the county patronage, and with our
party in minority in the county, Then
cannot some good man, with party MAORI
ty in the county, do the same? OF course
he can. If these men who are so much OPP
posed to Barnes course, are in earnest in
their censure of him they wont vote to put
the county patronage in his hands any Ion
ger. By voting for the republican county
ticket they furnish him the means to con-
Time his ohura Of than,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-10-16

HE ALLIANCE PLEDGE.-The following is
the pledge Of the Rock Island Temperance
Alliance. of which the editor of the Union is
the chief cook and bottle washer:
PLEDGE.
81 pledge myself that will not buy. sell or use
as a beverage any spirituous or malt liquors or
wines ; that will my influence against the
safe or use OF such liquors as a beverage, and in
iasor OF temperance and sobriety; and that will
ment whatever.''
II Will be seen by the above that all who
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
c-oNFEpERATE MoNEY.
John Mitchell,

John Mitchelrs career has been a check
cred one. He.ts now fifty yesrs OF age, hay
ing been born in the town of Dungiven,
county of Derry, Ireland, where his father
was a Unitarian Clergyman. With bis
life since landing in the United States
eleven yesrs ago, the public are quite IA
milisr, it having been spent in connection
with the Press of New York, Washington,
Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia.
The following sketch gives his history
prior to coming here:
Mitchell graduated at Trinity college,
Dublin, in 1886, studied law ano practiced
his proiesj3n for six wears in Newry and
Bsnbridge, during the stormy period of
OConnelPs "monster meetings" his arrest,
trial and imprisonment.
In 1916, on the death of Thomas Davis,
the colleague of Mr.. Gavin Duffy in The
HNation,T Mitchell was called to Dublin
TO succeed him. His articles we're revolu-
tionary in spirit, and for n which ap-
pe8red in 1856, showing how the people
could contend with the army, and sdvocst-
ing the uss of Vitriol against the troops in
case of sconfict in the streets, the "NstioR"
was prosecuted by Government. In con-
sequnce of the pruning TO which his arti-
cles we're subsequently subjected, he quar-
relied with Duffy toward the end of l847,
and soon after founded the Omitted Irish
man" an organ which teemed with legal
treason, and brought him in direct collie
SION with the Government. After an ex-
istence Of three months the journal Was
suppressed, and its editor sentenced to ex-
pstrstiOn for the term of fourteen years.
On May p, l84s, after two weeks incsr-
alton in Newg4e, Mr.. Mitchell was taken
in irons from Dublin to the convict depot
of Spike Island cork Hsrbor), where a
Governments order was received to treat
him as ~ person Of education and q gen.
tlensn." Taken thence in 8 dsy or two
on the Scourge sloop-of war, he passed ten
of his sentence on the island of
Bermuda, whence he was sgain deported
to Australia. Here he met Messrs. Smith
OBrien, Meagher, Martin, and other poiiti-
cal associates whom he had left behind
Irelsnd, but who met tie came fate
and we're there before him. On July lg.
1854, Mr.. Mitchell resigned his parole, and
sfectiDg his escape from the colony, landed
N New York on November 20.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
General ScheneK on the Suffrage
nnaErfon

o w-a--Iy --~-l.S O1Herni ccnenck
addressed a mass meeting at Columbus,
composed in part Of the delegates to the
State Union Convention. That part of
his speech relative to suffrage in the South
is thus reported by the Cincinnati Gazette:
On the question of suffrage in the rebel
States Gen. Schenck said there were three
classes in those States ; first the aristo-
cratic Shareholders; second, the poor
whites, whom ever slaves lock down upon /;
and third, the slaves themselves. Neither of
the white classes Wouldheallow the privilege
voting for some time to come-the first,
because their loyalty could not be trusted;
the second, because of their greater igno.
rance than the blacks, and he would Keep
the former slaves, as well IS their masters,
under probation until they could be trusted
with the privileges OF citizens of a free
republic. BE would hold them under the
power Of the military arm, directed wisely
BY the civil authority of the Government.
% Slavery was not 80 dead but it might be
galvanized into sufficient life to endAnger
the peace of the nation, and prudence lie.
tated the observance of the sdsge, Hmske
haste slowly"
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
Political,

Major General Butler, A. b. Bullock,
Henry, L. Dawes and Joseph White are
mentioned as Union candidates for Govern
or of Massachusetts. VIM. Clafin is men
toned for Lieutenant Governor, A. C. May
hew for State Treasurer, Whiting Girls void
or E B. Gillette Tor Attorney General, and
Captain Tucker, OF Great Darlington, for
Auditor.
Thestrongero Of the reconstruction parties
in North Carolina favors for the coming
election q general registry law, with COM
peteAt commissioners in every election dis
trict, and 3 settlement of all questions like
" TO arise before the day Of erection. With
all the loyal voters enrolled and provided
with a certlficste, the polls will be kept
clear of the disloysl class, and the voting
will proceed peacefully. This plan viii
probably be adopted.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23

The Cleveland Herald feels very sore at
being so thoroughly beaten by the LEADER
in respect to q report of the State Union
Convention, and vents its vexstion in q
TRADE sgainst the Associated Press DIS
patches, which, it alleges, gave nc account
of the Convention until yesterday morn
ing. The Herald does great injustice to
the Associated Press report by this state
ment. The LEADER on Wednesday night
received 8 dispatch from Cincinnati to the
Western { ssoeiated Press, giving a briet
abstract of the proceedings of the Con
v~ention, which, however, it did not pub
Ish, SIS its special dispatches had already
furnished it with 8 most excellent and
detailed report. Il is vain for the Herald
to endeavor TO screen It's lack Of enterprise
In obtaining news by grumbling about the
Associsted Press report.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
Grants Right Hand.

We see 1t stated in the papers, that Gen.
ersl Grants right hand was SO badly swol-
len by the time he resched BufP4lo, that
he had to do his shaking with the left, If
this report Is true, We know how his right
hand became disabled, and an explanation
of the cause viii reveal another of his
traits of character, which will not fail to
greatly impress the public. During the
Generals overwhelming impromptu recep.
lion st the Astor House, in this city, 8 tail,
athletic msn, who csme,in turn, sitter grip
ping his hand firmly, commenced wrench
ing it till the elbow turned painfully in It's
socket. P~erceiving the fellows object, the
General, who has himsslfa powerful gripe,
suddenly twisted the Iufisnly hand back,
and LOOKING for an instsrt stge1IE ~
owners eye, contented himself with throw
ing It Of, and with merely saying, in an
undertone, which was not heard ever by a
member of his staff, "YOu Internal rascal, l
ought to knock you down. He then re-
leased him, and the villain, glad TO be let
of in this way, hurriedly slid through the
crowd. The forbesrsnce Of General Grant,
in enduring this outrage, his bare mention
of which would have subjected thesgg es-
sor to bsve been torn to pieces is indics-
tive of great msgnsniuity and for of
character.-RdksS Sptrit. .A
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23

AhDOh
The President to day psrdoned Montrose
A. Pollen, of Missouri; j. M. Leach, of
North Carolina, ex member of Congress;
K. d. Arnold, late Mayor of Savannah,
the same who surrendered the city to Gen
eral Sherman. Warrants for pardon were
likewise directed to be issued TO W. s.
Morris, Richard, Peters, J. w. Duncan, q.
Harris and R. q. Hay, of North Carolna.
BRowNLow ON A PARDON CASE.
A characteristic letter from Governor
BrownloW was received this morning, in
the matter of an application for pardon.
The petitioner is the rebel Brigadier Gene
raj VIM. II. Carroll, a very wealthy and
once prominent citizen of Tennessee, and
the same who is suspected of being con-
nected with the rebel conspirstors in Cana
da. 1t was but recently that Carroll en-
ployed counsel for the purpose of sueing
the United States Government for the use
Of and damage done to his property by
army purpose. he now asks for pardon,
however, and his case was referred TO Gov
ernor Brownlow for suggestion. The Gov
ernor's letter in reply Is received. He
says: "This man Carroll, were he to come
within the State Ct Tennessee, would not
be permitted to live five minutes. The
people would not tolerate his existence
there. 1 can't say anything against 30
mean a nan as this snd l can't say any
thing Tor him, 1 therefore say nothing"
SUICIDE OF EDMUND RUFFIE.
Edmund Rufin, ST., of Virginia, commit
ted suicide on Saturday, at the residence of
his son, near Dsnvile. This venerable
~rufisD, it will be recollected, fired the fist
gun in the attack on Sumter, in 1861. The
Richmond Wing of the 20sh gives the fol-
lowing account:
1t is now said that Mr.. Rufin's mind has
been very %perceptibly affected since the
evacuation of Richmond and the surrender
of the Confederate armies. For a week
previous to taking his life, Mr.. Rufin kept
bis chamber, bus1y engaged in writing
what subsequently turned out to be q his
tory of his political days.
He also wrote letters, and in one ofthem
left directions as to the disposal Of his
body. He bAthed himself, put on clean
under and outer clothing, and directed
that his body should be buried in the
habilimentg he had put on, without shroud
or cothn. He then seated himself in a
chsir, put q loaded musket TO his mouth,
and leaning back, struck the musket with
his hickory stick.
The first cap did not explode and he re.
placed it by another which discharged the
muskst the charge of ball and buck blow.
ing eff the crown of the venerable old
gentlemsn's head and scattering his brains
and snowy hair sgsinst the ceiling of the
room. When the family, alarmed by the
report reached Mr.. RufiA's room he was
found lying back in his chsir, the gun
leaning back against him, and his life gone.
A paragraph in the letter left for the peru
sal of his family and friends, explains the
tragic deep. 1t reads: ~ cannot survive
the loss Of the liberties of my country"
Mr.. Rufin was very old, perhaps eighty
years of sge; and brooding over the
troubles of the times, the Wal and its re-
suits, no doubt unhinged his mind and
caused q arrangement Of his once strong
and vigorous faculties.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
THE srArE PLIrFeRH.
LErFEk FROm a DELEGATE.
The a tie COnVenIion-ResOIutiOns &c

~
EDITORS LKADKR-I see by this morn
ing's LEADER that in your remarks on the
Union Convention platform you say sit is
chiefly remarkable rather for what it omits
70 say than for what it says" 1 think
when you shall have carefully considered
the subject you will modify that opinion
somewhat and not only that, but confess
yourself mistaken. That it is not what it
should be on the suffrage question" near
" all Western Reserve men will admit.
But the Committee on Resolutions, with
two or three exceptions, were men not
ready to go into that question with any
prospect Of s complete solution Of 1t now.
1t was, therefore, in view of the present
difficulties surrounding it that the latter
portion of the first resolution WAS framed.
ResoLoed, LIST, That the name and fame
of Abraham Lincoln stand Out from the
history OF the epoch unriyslled and alone,
and while we deplore his untimely and
cruel death, and venerate his memory, 1t
O6COptcS US " lAfttCLtC 0to WAoNbWJ l3 NNsSoo
and moderation IN the treatment of veEeG
questions, and especially 10 lnIltats hls CT
ample IN i0aiting for ths solution Of diDi-ut-
ties to be FURNISHED By The progress Of time
and the Logtc Of eUeIts'
It was, therefore left, aud designedly so,
in this resolution ,uHdisposed o., TO be work.
ed out by "the logic Of events."
This subject was contemplated in the
sixth resolution, which was as follows:
ResoLUed, That while we are anxious for
an early reconstruction of fraternsl rels-
lions with the insurgent States, we demand
that such reconstruction shall be at such
time and upon such terms as will give I'M
questioned assurance of the peace and Sc
curity, Rst-aaly of the LOYAL peonle, of the
rebel States, but also of the peace and pros
perity of the Federal Union.
This looks 70 the whole subject beingone
which Congress may finally contrI by re-
fusing to the rebel States the exercise Of
the rights and functions belonging to the
LOYAL States except at such time and upon
such terms as will insure peace and secu-
rity to the "loyal" people Of the rebel
States and also TO the Union
This was accepted by those who favored
immediate ~"general suffrage" as tending
directly to that result and leading by the
necessary " logic of events" inevitably to
the enfrsnchisemept of the colored race.
It was purpOsely SO framed that all
measures might be adopted %(including ne
gro suffrsge) that might be demanded In
the final adjustment OF the condition of the
rebel States. II was contemplated by
many of the convention that it might be
necessary to ~enfrsnchise the blacks, but
they were unwilling SO to declare absolute
ly until they had more light.
By examining the eighth resolution you
will find [ think still more reason TO con-
clude that you were mistaken in your first
impression on the subject. Bat L have not
time Low to say more but will call your at
tention further to the subject.
Yours, &c Up. B.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
The Union state Central Committee.

The Union state Central Committed
The state Central Committee held 8
session on Wednesdsy;evening, and organ
lied temporarily by calling E. Parrot to
TO the Chair, and appointing W. G. How
els Secretary. The Committee subse-
quently organized permanently by elect
1ng Judge r. r. Sloane, of Ssndusky.
President and VIM. E. Davis, Of Cmcin-
natl, Secretary. The Committee elected
a campaign Executive Committee, as fol-
lows: Geo. B. Wright President; James
Williams, Secretary and Treasurer; Brig
adler General B. r. Cowen, Brigsdier
General NJ. Barlow, A. B. Butler, Joseph
w. Dryer, snd J. J. Jsnnev. The Gam
trail COMMITTEES resolved to control the
Executive Committee, and 10 that end re-
solved to meet at Columbus occasionally.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23

DR.. q. B. LIGaTHILL'S first visit TO
Ohio was induced by numerous applications
for treatment from parties unable to visit
New York for thst purpose, and who can
not be successfully treated except after a
personal exsmin stion. His practice hiss
been SO successful that he has repeated his
visits to Cleveland several times. Sill he
finds that it is almost SIS difficult for some
parties desiring his service, TO visit him at
Cleveland, that in compliance with the re-
quest of many citizens, he has consented,
before returning to hurope, to visit several
central points In Northern Ohio, making
Cleveland his headquarters so that all who
desire can consult him.
For the past twelve years DR.. Lighthin
hiss paid exclusive attention TO the treat
ment OF deafness and cstarrh in its vari-
GUS forms. He has prscticedi in New York,
and other principal Eastern cities, where,
until a few months past, he was associated
with his cousin, DR.. L. b Lightbill, and,
together they have acquired a standing
which has earned tor the "Lighthil In
sLiLute" its present great reputation.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23

EThe trouble between Garibsldi and his
young wife is explained. She is an illegit-
innate daughter of the Marquis Rsmondi.
Protesting much attachment for the warm
hearted old man, she inveigled him, with
her fathers good help, into Al engagement
to wedlock. The ceremony had not been
performed when he discovered that she
would soon present him an irregular heir.
He chivslrously kept his promise, however,
married her, turned his bsck upon her at
the church door, and has refused to hold
any communication whatever with her
since.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
From the ReU. B. r. WsLch, formerly Pas
tor Of the PeGrL Street PaptiSt Church,
ALbGny, Ne0 York.

"
From the ReU. B. r. WeLch, foTmerly Pas
tor Of the PeGrL Street baptist Church,
ALbGRy, Nel0 York.
NEwTOHYILLE Nov. 10, 1865.
DR. LIGHTHILL-Dear Sir: Allow me to
express my grateful thanks for the skill
and kind attention rendered 10 my daugh-
ter, whose ears have been badly affected
for many years, and for some months past
has been nearly deprived of hearing. the
loss of this important sense is certainly a
sad deprivation, painfully embarrassing,
and 70 a degree known only to those who
have experienced it. If, therefore, there
be a remedy Tor this great evil, the cause
ga humanity UbYionsIy requires =Lbat-it
sh~shd % UnE'OiS"ay uIeeulA1naUeU. Heel
it my duty, therefore, and it affords me
much pleasure, to give my testimony to the
happy effects of your treatment and reme-
dies. Mydsughter has suffered from deaf
ness since early childhood. The left ear
has been badly diseased. The right ear,
also, for several years, Was seriously affect
ed, and the disease apparently increasing,
threatening the entire loss Of hearing. II
was with extreme difficulty that she could
participate IN the conversation of her
friends, and for two ears has been de-
prived Of this source of social enjoyment.
Hsppily my attention WAS directed 10 your
advertisement and l Was induced to place
her In your care. Your treatment, under
care of a kind Providence, has been sue
cessfuL. Her hearing, 60 tar IS L can Judge,
appears 10 DO perfectly restored. Wheth-
or this restoration is permanent ia a ques-
ton time alone can determine, but present
results are certainly very gratifying.
am, dear sir,
Truly and gratefully yours,
B. z. WALCH, D. D.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
An Appropriation By. Congress for

MRS. Lincoln.
The Chicago Repn5lsean thinks that Con
gress win appropriate at least one years
salary of the presidency to Mrs. Lincoln.
1t says;
There is q precedent in this esse, how
ever, which will unquestionsblY be follow
ed, On the 4th of March, 1871, General
Harrison was inaugurstedi and on the 4th
of April, after exactly one months service
as president he died. Congress, at its first
session passed bill sppropriatIng twenty
five thousand dollars, or the whole salary
for one year, to be paid tothe widow of the
deceased president. Mr.. Aincoln COM
menced his second term on the Ash Of
March, and died on the l4th of April
Congress, following the precedent In the
case of President Harrison, will vote 10
Mrs. Lincoln the whole salary Of the year
which vas thus commenced.
The bill making the appropriation was
strongly opposed, not from any hostility TO
its objects, but on the ground that it WIS
Indetensible. Itpsssed, however
and established 8 precedent which will be
likely to be followed in this more striking
,ase. ]
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
NOTICES.


VLEF ILLNDl JUNO IN loo.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
IN in pursuance Of Instructions from tbs Chief
Qusrtermaster Of the Northern , apartment, 1 win
sell at Public Auction, o. Saturday, July LIST, the
property kaOWn ~ this G~Overnm-ht coral. on The
Height, ct Cleveland Said property consists Of
Board Buildings, a. follows:
Lot l-ofhoe and Forage House, IS feet long by
80 feet IN width.
Lots 2 70 5 -Stsble, col feet long by 80 feet width.
Lot 6-Mcss HOuse, 4S feet long by 20 feet width.
Los7 70 10 Stable Sheds, 357 fses BY IL feet in
" 9TH.
IOs IA to s4-B9ard Fence, 1850 feet long by 6
feet high.
Lot 55-PIsnk Flooring IN the stable.
The above property wilt be sold IN lots as divided
above, aS 30 much per foot, board measure, con-
tanned therein. The property to DO taken down
and removed within seven days from dste Of "a g,
at the expense Of the purchaser. terms chsh on
delivery. BASIL L.. SPANGLER,
ie22222 Captain and a. Q NJ
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
.Goinr Raek, on h disabled soldier

-UuAl D14GAH SA lAC
We have been informed often that the
Administration intends to appoint disabled
officers and soldiers to Offices within its
git, but as yet in this region, none of the
mutilsted heroes have been SO fortunate as
10 secure an appointment.
The above is from an article in the Plain
Dealer on Friday last commenting on the
probable action of the State Union Con-
vention. We hope that this critical sheet
is now satisfied with the action OF the Con-
ventioa. Out of the nine nominations
made by it, three were given to soldiers
and every candidate which the army dele
gates united in supporting was nominated
at once. Let US see whether she Demo-
cratic Convention viii do as well. Weare
disposed TO think that there are not three
honest and patriotic soldiers in the State
who will scoept 8 nomination at the hands
of the party which nominated Vallandig-
ham for Governor.
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23
NOTICE.
SALE OF ARMY MULES.
QUARrEEaAsr.R GEsrnAL's OyT1cs,l

QUARTKRAAsTtR GEsERAL's OEFICE,l
WAsHIKGrOs. d. c., NAV p, 1865.
AAEY TnUf SANDS or MULES are being dis
posed Of at public sale, q Washinkton.
3 be 81 es viii continue unit the hun.b erof animal
Is reduced 10 PrOpOrlOu to the reducii,n Of the
armies, now going on rapidly
There are in tue armies Of the Potomac, Of the
Tennessee, and Of Georgia, probably FUUa THOU
sAaD OF d finest Six MULE TEAMS IN
THE WORLD.
Many Of thsm were bought in the beglRcing Of
the war, as young mules, accompanied the q mirs
In all their marches and camps and are thoroughly
broken, hardened by sxeicise, gentle and familar,
from being so Ions surrounded ~ the G1idiers
The whole South % stripped OF farming sTock, and
the Norts hiss also sud req from he dam Of AM.
mails, taken 70 supply the armies.
these auiuAlssre Eold 81 pubic auction THEY
WILL v BRING AGYThISG LIKE THEIR
TkUE VALUE; and such opportunities for iArm-
ers t. get working animaHs to stock their farms.
aud for drOTers aud dealers IN stock to o axe GOOD
sPseuiations, by purchasing them aad dis. uslnk .
them IL the South, will never yecur * IN.
NJ. o.. MEIqS,
QHartsrmasEer GsnerAl,
Jun3.223 Bruvet lIslor Gensr,l
The Cleveland leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1865-1865, 1865-06-23

Letters Of administration on the estate
Of the late President Lincoln have been
Issued by the Probate Court of Sangsmon
county, Illinois, to Hon. David Davis, of
Bic omington, Judge of the United States
Circuit Court for the Southern District of
Illinois. Hon. j. z. Stuart is surety upon
the bond. The estimated value Of the e.
tate is $4,000.