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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-12-13
SEWING MACHINES.

DE CAUTIOUS when you are told by any
ID one that they have good Sewing Machines
for sale any one, etc. The Singer is the
Oldest and most reliable machine and best
now in use, will do all kinds of work from the
finest to the heaviest that any family ever wants
done and will last a lifetime if properly taken
care of / have been agent for other machine s
nd have got rid of them. Please give me a call
and examine tor yourselves.
Sewing neatly done TO order.
also have machine twist and thread for Gale
Any one wishing to purchase please give me a
cali. W. T. NORRIS, Agent,
next door to Babcock's new hall, up stairs, on
Illinois street.
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reported for :as Daily .4rg,.s.


NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
The n. Y. Herald's Washington special
says:
Gen. Grant had an interview with the president
yesterday and communicated to him the result of
his observations during his recent trip through
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and
Georgia. He was everywhere respectfully receiv-
ed by all.
The majority ofthe negroes in these states are
IN comparative Idteness and nearly all refuse to
renew contracts until after Christmas believing
that general division OF property is 10 take place
at that time.
The southern men of influence are out speaking
IN favor OF complying with any request the presI-
dent might consider necessary for their restora-
ton.
Gen. Grant believes that the people of the south
almost unanimously desire speedy readmissiCn
to their old position IN the Union aud that their
professions OF future loyalty and good behavior
are honest and sincere.
NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
The n. Y. Times Washington special
says:
Considerable surprise manifested here at
the receipt of letter IRON Gov. PIerpoat of Va
&C crested 20 tho president OF the senate and the
speaker OF the house, Enclosing 4 couple o: acts
passed by the general assembly of Virginia. re-
PeaiIng the assent heretofore given to the division
OF the state by formation OF the state West Viz
gihla. ne letter was printed and laid the
desk Of member to-day, and attracted much com
ment
New YORK, Dec. 13.
The steamer city of Boston from. Liverpool %
ana QueeHstown 50 arrived this forenoon
stephens, the ieniAn, stall remains ~ I5rge
The special commission for the raj of me fen
Ians opened IN Dublin on the 25th
The trial OF LubV progressing, the charge
being toeasnn and felony.
An influential uubic rnaatIru baI, NF,rnbo.
ter, strongly denounced the sever proceedings At
Jamaica, sent oePGtstion with memorial from
Earl Russell, who admitted urgent necessity
;oT inquiry and evInced anxious desire for the
VIndIcatlon Of justice.
The Herald SAYS:
Ihe ieeIIng IN the city relative TO American
affairs Is Hot altogether satisfactory.
10 loFeign markets received up 10 noon.
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In speaking of President Johnson's mes
sage, the New York Tribune saws:

In speaking OF President Johneons mes
sage, the New York Tribune says:
son single point, non-coneur with the
president. HIS assertion that, If he had assumed
to extend the right of suffrage to blacks in the
states lately IN revolt, he must have done the
same with all the states, Is clearly mistaken, as
Nr. Johnson must see, II he will vary the form
without varying the essence of his proposition, so
that il shall read-'If had assumed to appoint
provisional governors Tor the states lately IN re-
volt, l mast have appointed such governors for
ali the states.''
This sort of logic is getting TO be quite
fashionable among radical abolition newspa-
pers and politicians, The president could
appoint provisional governors for the south
ern states because they had no constitutional
governors, and because he complied with the
constitution in making their appointment-
lie could not appoint them for the northern
states because those states have constitution
al heads, and because he had no constitu.
tiOnal right 10 supersede these heads by hi:
own appointments.
Dr.. KNAPP, formerly of New York, whC
| has visited Rock Island regularly for the pas
4 fve wears and effected many wonderful cure
| of old chronic diseases, cancers, and disease
of the eye and ear which have been pro
bounced ;ncurable by the medical profession
ReheIhiIy, - ~ rnns-iS~1 49, lsla N
City Hotel, on Monday, Dec. 25th as will
seen by his card in another column.
Consultation free.
declldwlw
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WINDOW SHADE
NGanuFacCorv

I'HE subscriber has established, in Rock
l. Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, manu-
factory of
Rustic Window Shades,
Shades are manufactured to order OF any size,
shape or color, and are the most durable, cOnyen-
lent and economical curtains IN use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
II. II. ANDERSEN.
Rock leland Oct: IS, DIV.
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Rustic Window Shades,
Il. 4. SMYTE.

Successor to J. NJ. Moore,
Dealer IN Iron, Nails. Glass, Farmers and Mech
aRIcs' Tools, aud all kinds of Shelf Hardware
Cor Illinois and Buffalo streets, Rock Island
dec5dwtf
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where the poor mother lay sleeping u troubl-
ed sleep. with her two young children
Don't be afraid, Mister Shoddy, nobody
will hurt you, sir. Look at that face. do you
remember it?"
The man called Shoddy bent over and gave
momenSary look. He very evidently re
membered the face; for the children looked
up at him, and they saw that he turned verv
red. and they very pale, and kept his hands
over his eyes as if he didn't want any body to
look into them and see his heart.
81 havn't any time to spare, Sh0ddy, and
am man of few words. That's John
Downs widow, and these are his children -
You know what you owe to John Downs. He
raised you, | believe. (Shoddy bowed) and
made you what you are, except in money and
that's the least and worst part of you An
drew Shoddy. What eau you do for them
out OF your easy gotten abundance, eh ?"
"The man called Shoddy mumbled out
something about Nosh's Ark, and q drum.
and"
That won't do, Shoddy; that won't do
for these lying here, nor for me either, Shod,
dy, my fine fellow. What do you say, bows?
Drums and Noah's Arks WON'T do for hungry
stomachs and bare backs will they, bows p
Come. you shall say what Mister Andrew
Shoddy here shall shell out for this poorwidow
and her children Shall it be money, and
how much ?'
Hundred thousand million dollars" said
Honeybun, very promptly.
Shall he take the young fellow lying there
and make him, even that boys father made
him, Shoddy, what he isl mean in business
ability, Shoddy, and not in money, Andrew.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25


:, While we are appalled, and overwhelmed A.
tne tall oil one mao In our midst at the hands n
a traitor, shall we allow men, care not b,
what weapons, to attempt the lie Of the Stat
with IMMUNITY While we strain our minds Ia
comprehend the enormliy OF this assassination
shall we allow nation to be assasslna.ed,
(Applauso) speak in no spirit of unkndnes
| leave events OF the future TO DO disposed OF a,
they arise. Regarding myself as an humbe
instrument of the American people in this as n
all things, justice and Judgment shall be deter.
mined by them. do not harbor bitter or re-
yengelu feelings toward any In general term,
| would say that public morals and public opin.
ION should be established upon sure and inleI
bic principles Of justice. (Applause When
the question Of exercising mercy comes before
ms II will DO considered calmly, judicIously, re.
Numbering that am the Executive Of the ma.
ton know that men love to have their name,
spoken of in connection with acts of mercy, and
how easy it is to yield to that impulse. Butve
must not forget that what may be mercy to an
individual is cruelty TO the State. AppauseA
In the exercise of mercy there should DO No
doubt left that this high perogative is not used
to relieve a few at the expense OF the many
b assured shall not forget that | am not /,
Cuubult my Ohu lpcllLB5 uIOu0f put W give an
account to the whole people. applause
In regard to my future course will now make
no profession, no pledges. | have been connec
ted somewhat actively with public affairs, and
TO the history Of my public acts, which is fauil
lar to you, refer for those principles which have
governed me heretofore and will guide me here,
after, la general, will say have long labored
Tor the ameoratlon and elevation OF tho mas
Of mankind.
My opinions as to the nature Of popular gov
eminent have long been cherished, and consllu
ted 40 | am it is now too late in llle Tor INC 10
chang them. ! believe that Government was
made ios mln, and not man for Government.
This struggle Of the people against the most
gigantic rebellion tho world ever saw has dem.
onstrated that the attachment Of the people
their Government is the strongest National Dc
Tense human wisdom can devise. Applause
81 long Us each mao feels that interest, 81 long
as the public heart turns in the right direction
and the people understand aud appreciate the
theory OF our Government ana love liberty, our
+ constitution will be transmitted unimpaired,
! Ii the lime ever comes when tue people shall
fail the Goyornment will tail, and we shall Ceass
e to be one Of the nations OF the earth. Alter
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25

digious magazine OF mischief and heap them up
for continued explosonsP Does not the South
ueed peace ? and since free labor is inevitable,
will you have it IN its worst forms or in its best
Shall it be ignorant, impairment, indolent, or
shall il be educated, self-respecllng, moral and
sei-supporIing viii you have men as drudge''
or will you have them as cluzensP Since lhey
have indicated the government and cementeu us
foundation stones with their blood, may they mol
offer their tribute Of support to maintain it's laws
and its policy? 1t is better for religion, i IS bet
Ter for political integrity, it is better for industry
It is better for money, if you will have that motive
that you should educate the black man, and by
education make him citizen Applause They
who refuse education to the black man would
turn the South into vast poothouse, and LABOR
INTO pendulum Of necessity, vibrating between
poverty and Incidence. From this pluplt oil bro
ken stone, we speak forth our earnest greeting to
all onr land we offer to the President OF the
United States our solemn congratulations that
God has sustained bis life and health under the
unparalleled burdens and suderings OF four bloody
years, and permitted him 10 behold this ausp-
couS contamination Of that national unity for whlch
he has waited with so much patience and forth
tuae, ana wisdom, Applause 10 lhe lneui'
bers Of the government associated with him IN
the administering Of perilous aiiair' IN critical
tmesj to the Senator's and Representatives oil
the United States who have eagerly fashioned
the instruments by which tue popular will might
express and enforce itself, we tender our grateful
thanks [Appause 10 the officers and mer
OF the army, who have 50 faithfully skillfulIy anc
gloriously upheld the countrys authority by sui
ierlng, laoor and sublime courage, We offer here
tribute beyond the compass Of words. Gtea
Applause Upon these true and faithful citl
zens, men and women who have borne up witt
uoillnching hope in the darkest hour, and covered
the land withIher Iabors Of love and charity, WI
invoke the diyinest blessing of Him whom the
have so faithfully inflated. Applause. Bu
chiefly to Thee, God of our fathers we tende
thanksgiving and praise for that wondrous prov
dence that has brought forth from such harves
Of war the seed of so much liberty and peace
We invoke peacs upon the North; peace be t
the West; peace BE- upon the South. 10 tn
name of God we liz up our banner and dedcst
it to Peace, Union and Liberty, now and ioreye
more. Amen [Great Applause.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25

Tng 7ru Vr.-Tho 7th Vt. was engaged in
the la'e assault. upon the defences Of Mobile
We lind the following lis of casualties in the
n. \. Herqd
James +. Randall, X, hip; George II. IohA:
son, +, left forearm; L, P,ket, G, left thigh /;
Daniel McCarty, X, left hand Sergeant NJ s.
Donmon, q, fracture third bono left hand Ser
geant Henry @. petkios, O. both legs, seriously
Charles W. Allard, c, slightly 10 shoulder !;
= Champ 'au, +, badly, in face John Mason,
B, slightly, in hand Timothy Daley, g,
slightly, left arm.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25

PRESIDENT LNcOlNs DAru IN CANADA
The Canadian Authorities have shown every
marx OF respect Tor thl mlnp y of P.e'd'u'
Lincoln and 0, sympathy with our p,oq'e in
our grea, national bereavement, Public meet,
inss have been held in all the prIncipll Uia.dl.
an cities, resolutions expressing sympathy with
our sorrow have been passed, Gags were shown at
half mast at all government stations IN tho
provinces. Some Southern refugees and SYM
pathiEsrs could not, however, restrain their joy
at the event, and at Toronto numbar Of them
eonsrega,ed a. hotel aud had dfunk,n d. i.
baueh over the news This ID not surprising,
Tor the desp,radoes who have NJ courage 10
fight for the rebel cause OF which they claim to
be tho champions, but hide in CanaGa and plo,
10 that safe retreat excursions over an und=ienjcd
border for the purpose OF plnndcring and muir
dering the peaceful inhabitants Of the United
States, are jast the characters u applaud sssis.
.inalion. ami exult over murder.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-25
COM M ERCIAL.

NARKRIs.--Niw YOAs, April -. Flour DC higher :
sales $500 bbs State 81 10 to o. VS. round hoop Ohio
ss 40 ~ IS Western 81 10 10 ~ So southsrn-saes
1000 bbs ~ tl2i Canada &c higher sales 400 bbs at
Al ~ 10 $40. Wheat firm sales 10000 bush Corn aun
sales IN important. Beef dul Pork quiet mess t95 y
to s97 s7i Lard quiet. Whisky dalL
MoSsrAr.-u ;. cue year certificates 9si U. 5. 10 ~
eOsp3ns e5 B. - coupons LOG. L. s. Coupon Sizes
Of lssl, loH Cold ligl, Money Is abundant, and few
leans are mad. at a CHER rate shan ak per can't,
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10 cur nova columns we give the fall and un.
expected particulars Of the srmstcc agreed upon
between Gen. Sherman and the rebel Johnston.
We are simply amsred thst Gen. shrnan should
have consented to any such ruos aud amnesty,
and in common with all who believe treason
the greatest possible crime, we are extremely
gratiied that the government should have :,
promptly aud With such eogency Of argument
oveirulsd this action Of Gen. Sherman.
Secretary Seward is considered opt % danger
and bis son Frederic i improving
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p" HEADQUARTERS MIDpLK Division, !
wnT MISSISSIPPI, !

lS THE FILp, April y, 1865.
MAJ. Gen. n. W. Hail,ek, Chef Of Na6:
spanish Fort and It's dependencies were cap
tured last night. We have 20 cheers and SIS
enlisted men prisoners, and have taken S NOR
tars aud 25 guns. The major part vi the gar.
risou escaped by water. Blakely is already 10.
vested snd will DO assaulted to-day unless the
woIks ale stronger than now believe them to
be. Ourtcasual,lts are small
In. K ). CASsY, Maj Gen."
HEADQUARTERS MIDDLE DIVISION, \
Wnr MISSISSIPPI,
ls Tng fIELD, AprIg, 1865.
Lieut.. Gen. Grant, aud MAJ Gea. Haneck
have tho hoDOr 10 7 port the capture this
day OF the rebel iortitca,on at Blakely, with
2aoe prisoners and 20 guns
aau ED. X. ). CAsBY, Maj Gen."
-F. wAR DtrARrsEsr,
Washington, April %. (
10 Maisr Gsauai Dir.
In a dispatch, dated Mobile, Anil ASP.
NJ, Major General Candy reports as follows:
We hnd IN Mobile and tue deienses ON the
west side OF the Bay over 100 guns and a very
large amount VI ammunition and supple. of ali
kinds aud about 1900 prisoners. lnven,orle,
are now being taken and detailed report will
be forwarded as soon an they are complied, lbe
quantity OF cotton will probably reach 5000
sales, and there |. large amouni Of provision.
and forage.
Maj. Gen. Hancock report, ths, nearly all o
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-01
ROCK ISLAND POsF OFFICE.
oiatl Arrangement.

Catcago and Rock Island Railroad Mail arrives at
$3.50 A. NJ, and 4;45 P. III. Closes at 100 a.
NJ, and 1880 P. NJ.
Sterling and Rock Island Railroad Mail, via Mo-
line, Watertown, Hampton, Rapids City, Port
Byron aad Gordova arrives at $50 4. Ia, and
closes u 40 ..
Davenport Mai arrives at 100 \. NJ, and 500
P. N. Closes 500 A. NJ, aud 4.l5 P. Nj.
OquIrka Mail via Pleasant Ridge, Hazlitt, ham
let, PerrytOn, AledO, Monroe, New Boston and
AeItnsourg, 10 Oquawka, leaves Monday, " ed
ne5day and Friday, ats a. n. Arrives Tues
day, Thursday aud saturday, a. 4 P. 81.
aIlcomb Mail, via. preempuon, FaFiow's
Grove, Viola, Pope Greek, North heLder-
son aud Monmouth To Macomhs leaves " ed
nestay ami Saturday at a. N. Arrives Tues
day and Friday al : =. n.
Centre Poist MAI, via Rural, P-airieGeid, Rich
land 8rove, Centre Ridge, Oxford, North Prairie
ed Henderson, to Centre Point, leaves W ed
nesday and Saturday at a. u. Arrives Tuesday
and Friday at6 P. 81.
cambridge Mall via. Coal Valley, Pennsy ivania,
Orion and Andoyer, to Cambridge, leaves
Monday and Friday, at 4, ARRIVES Thurs
day and Saturday at p. NJ.
once h0ursfrom A. 81. 10 500 P. Fl.
On Sunday open from 9 to lea IN.
} b. HAWLEY, 2. NJ.
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Business cards not over five lines $1,000 per 9g-
mum.
For each change additional charge Of 20
cents per square will be made.
Notices OF wants, - iost,'' - tound,'' 50 to
inserted Tor GfEy cents.
Marriage notices will be charged one dollar IN
aHcasss.
Editorial notices charged for at the rate OF 10
cents per line, or seysn words, and special Ho>
tice at ten cents par line, or 81 cents Il line per
week.
Ali notices Tor religious and benevolent Pur~
poses vail be charged one-thIrd OF regular rates.
Obituary notices, except simple announcements OF
deaths, one half rates.
Advertisements not accompanied with written
directions will be inserted until forbid, and charg-
ed accordingly.
Advertisements discontinued before the expIra-
ton the time for, will be charged at
short time rates.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid Tor
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gents.
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reasonable terms.
Liberal contracts made with yearly advertisers
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MEKIOIDEANS.
THIRTY-FIvE THOUSAND NOW In USE


| n presenting the AUTOMATIC ORGAN, we
i boldly announce the greatest triumph in must
cal instruments of the age. During the past half
century, the French ana Germans have manufac-
tured reed instruments with double bellows, and
two pedals Tor the feet to operate, but the want OF
the reversed or Exhaustion Bellows, (wh ch is the
only bellows used ia INSTRUMENTS made it i'm
possible for them to produce the mellow, rich and
musical tone tor which our instruments are cele
brated.
Another objection to this method of blowing
was, that both feet being occupied, no oppOrtunI-
~ was offered for the management of the swell.
Within the past two ears, instruments construct
ed on this European plan CT 90 double blowers"
have been manufactured IN this country, and to
counteract this difficulty (want OF a swel) lever
has been projected from the centre of the Instru
ment, to act upon the swell and operated by the
knee. The inconvenience and contortIon
sary TO effect this object, dsagreeable enough
to a gentleman, but TO lady the OF such
aPpendage is nearly possible.
Our AutmatIc device obviates this d ficulty en-
treiy, the simple act OF blowing with more or less
force giving the desired increase or decrease in
the volume OF tone. For seventeen years the
superior excellence OF our Melodeons has not
been questioned, and tor two years past the enor-
nous demand has made II impossible Tor
meet our orders promptly. With increased
facilities, we ieel warranted in assuring pat
rons that their orders W II be promptly met, and
solicit a continuance of their patronage.
~ Liberal Discount TO Clergymen, Church
es and Schools. -tsS
ADDRESS:
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GEO. A. PRINCE < CO., No. 80 Washing
ton street, Chicago, III.
An illustrated Catalogue, with full description
OF styles, wal! be sent free to any address.
noy2Sdwly.
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GREAT IMPROVEMENTS In
Sewing Machines.
EMPIRE
Shuttle Machine.

PATENTED FEBRUARY I4IH. 1860
salesroom, $40 broadway, New Yora
The machine is constructed on an entire new
principle OF mechanism, possessing many rare and
valuable Improvements, hEVIng been examined by
the most profound experts, and pronounced to be
Simplicity and Perfection combined.
The following are the principal objections
urged against sewing machines:
!. Excessive labor 10 the operator.
.. Liability 10 get out Of order
5. Expense, trouble, and loss of time IN repairing
I. lncapacIty TO every description material.
Disagreeahle noise while in operation.
The Empire sewing Machine is Exempt
from all these Objections.
1t has straight needle, perpendicular action
makes the lock shuttle stitch, which viii neither
rip nor ravel, and rs alike both sides: per.
forms perfect sewing on every description of
material, from Leather - the finest Nansook
Muslin, with cotton, linen, silk thread from
the coarsest 10 the finest number.
Having neither Cam Cog wheel and the
least possible irIctisn, II runs smooth glass
and IS
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Emphatically a N0iseIeSs Machine.

1t requires fifty PSF cent less power to drive 1t
thaR any other machine in market a girl of
twelve years ofage Can work II steadily, without
fatigue or injury 10 health.
Its strength and wonderful simplicity of con-
struction render II almost possible to get out of
order, and IS guaranteed by the company to give
entire satisfaction
We respectfully IN vito all those who may desire
to supply themselves with superior article, TO
call and examine the unnvaIed machine. But IN
4 more especial manner 90 solicit the patron
age at Merchant TaIiors, Coach Makers Hoop
Skut Manufacturers. Shirt and Bosom Makers
Dress Makers, Corset Makers, Cater Makers,
Shoe Binders. and \ est ard Pantaioon Makers.
~ Religious and Charitable Institutions will
be literally dealt with.
Price of Machines. Complete.
No. ], Family Machine, with Hemmer COM
Piete. ---.-.---.---...--..- 500
No. ,, Small Manufacturing, with Extension
Iaole-.---...' .-----....--- go. %
No 3, Large =. 4" - $50. 50
No 4, Large, for Leather. 100
Cabinets In Every Variety.
States, Canada, Cuba, MeIIco, Central and South
America, where agencies are not already estab-
hshed. TO whom liberal discount will be given,
but We make no cOns:gnments.
Orders may be seat through the American Ad-
vertising Agency, 3s9 Broadway, New York.
T. J. MACARTHUR l. Co.
$50 Broadway, New York.
Mchl0, WHY