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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

minded, honorable man.
These little country post Offices. out ON tho
prairies, are worth nothing u all 70 snose
who keep them--in fsos sney are gsnsre'J
great Inconvenience, bos they ought 10 %
kept whsr. they VII acoom@odsss she people
M. and NOS be ''sotsd" about from hsass
= hou.e. shs foot ball OF some petty sohool
d;.,rios politician, - has been done with ssv-
srsl of the Offices in this county.
We think that in the csse of Buffalo Prai-
RE, Hazlits, aud Pleasant Ridge. every. one
of the men removed are decided supporters
of Andrew Johnson's administration, while
We do not believe that either Of their success
sors are. The people have been discomnoo'
cd in each case, and in each case man VINO
approves of Andrew Johnson's measures MAJ
been displaced from little petty once &c
make room for one who does not approve Of
his measures.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
AN ORDINANCE
Levying Taxes for the Municipal Year
laRE

1858.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City o,
Rock Island.
SECTION /. That taIes for the municipal wear
eighteen hundred ard sixty five, amour ting IN the
whole to Thirteen Mills on the dollar, be aud the
same are hereby levied and assessed upon the real
and PersoLal estate within the City OF Rock Island
according to the assessed value thereof for the
year aforesaid for the several purposes fl
specified. to-wit:
FOUR MILLS on the dollar, to defray the con.
tingent and other expenses of the city not other
wise especially provided foe. II
FOUR MILLS on the dollar for the purpose Of
repairing streets and highways, constructing and
repairing cross walks, and other purposes OF gen.
eral city Improvements.
TWO and one half mills on the dollar to meet
the interest aceruing on the debt OF the city.
TWO and one -ha { mills on the dollar, Tor the
erection ola city hospital or other like improve
ments.
SECTION 2. Belt further ordained, That tar
Of Three Mills on the dollar be and the same 10
hereby levied and assessed upon the real and per-
sonal estate IN the lamp district of the city, ac-
cording 10 the assessed value thereof for the un-
iciPal year aforesaid, To defray one-haf Of the
expenses OF erecting and furnishing lamp posts
and lamps and Lighting the streets IN said district
sEcrIos s. The city clerk 10 hereby directed
to issue variant in due form for the collection
of taxes hereby levied, in conformity with the law
in such case made and provided.
Passed July 18TH 1865.
Attest Approved
J. r.. JOHNSTON, BAILEY DAVENPORT
City Clerk Mayor. |
july24dsi.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

In the Three Great Crcuses, all the leading II
ders appear on Bare Back Horses. Each Artistic
of the Triple Circus Troupe will take part in
unparalleled display of Horsemanship and athletic
skill. At each entertainment the Troupe of Act
Beers will be introduced in the arena in all
their unprecedented p performances; the Educated
Sacred Bull and the Leaping Buffaioes will exhibit
their wonderful training; Prof Wallace's Corps
OF Performing Dogs, Monkies and Ponies will 60
through their asionishn g aud indiscrbably laugh
able feats. The only Male and Female Riders
the only real Bare Back Equestriennesi in The world
are with the Equescurricuium. Independent of
the UNPARALLELED attractions of this combination,
the managers. with pride ard pleasure, announce
the positive appearance of the only great rider in
the world, the champion horseman, JAMES ROB-
iNS0N, who will. besides giving his sensational
Pirlonette act and the terrific hurdle act yclept
"Robinson's Ride,'' introduce his infant con,
Master Clarence, 4 series of classic calisthen-
ics.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

small reward will be paid for the discovery
OF dozen original adjectives to be used in COM
plimenting actors, generals, teachers and steam
boat men. All the American adjectives in cur
rent use are now worn thread bare. There is no
river man who is not proclaimed in at least
dozen newspapers, courteous" prompt" en-
ergetic," reliable" "gentlemanly," "affable, -
&c. There is no star actor or actress who is
not pulled adj n@sseaa as brilliant" "natural,"
versatile" gifted" admirable" talented"
&c There is no general who is not Landed while
he is in command as brave" "skillful," "clear-
headed, !" .judcious," soldierly,' and the like -
There are no teachers who are not competent"
'laoorious, worthy" devoted. and faithful"
and there are no school.children who are not
"praiseworthy, Intelligent" and "studous"-
The adjectives now used are generally little
too sweet
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
Mr.. E. A Pollard, in his intensely rebel
Southern History of the War, has seen fit to

Mr.. E. A Pollard, in his intensely rebel
Southern History of the War, has seen fit to
say that
''No doubt rest in history that at the time
of the Chicago convention, the democratic party
in the north had prepared a secret programme OF
operations, the final and inevitable conclusion of
which was the Acknowledgements of the independ-
ence of the confederate states.''
We know no facts that justify this grave
averment. That very large portion of the
democratic party were IN favor Of peace with
the rebels on any terms is very true; but we
know nothing of this secret programme.'-
Nor do we believe that those democrats who
were ripe for a disuuion peace really contem-
plated permanent separation.-N. Y. 1ri-
buae.
The admission that '.there are no facts to
justify this grave averment" We put on rec
ord evidence against she abolition press,
which has bsen busy in making similar
averment. Pollard probably m isstated thro'
ignorance. 1t knew the statement TO be
false. The industry with which the false
hood was circulated was a principal source of
capital to the abolition party in the last pres
idensial campaign.-C Chicago Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

Is that good ice-cream, uncle was the query
put to peripatetc vender of the aforesaid atcle
a day or two since. "Uh, yes, Massa, dis Union
ice cream" DIS Union ice cream why you'll be
arrested as rebel, if you talk that way. sob,
no. sir, 1 amt rebel. Dis Union ice cream is
what sell aims no rebel bout n certain"
"But how can il be DDS Union and you not be
rebels" Old darkey Scratching his pate with a
puzzled air. "Hi. ! amt say muffin about dis
union, say dis Union ice cream" 'sOh, YOU
mean it's Union ice cream ?" "Yes. OATS what I
means; try some, sir? It's very nice" 'No,
lifts Union I'm afraid il can't be dssolvedr-
Exit venerable African in hug, debating inly
whether he had not bette change the appellation
of his wares.-Richmoad RepabHc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
A FEW REASONS WHY r1E
AMERICAN W A TCH
IL The Best.

II 10 made on the best principle, while IN. G.
eign watch 10 generally made on no pripcinIs
all. The foreign watch 10 mostly made bv 49, !"
and boys, BY hand. While their labor ~ cbs..
their work 10 dear at any price. Such watcbt.
are made without plan, and sold without pp,r,s
tee. They are irregular in constructieO an:
quite as irregular in movement, They arc -
signed only 10 sell, and the buyer is The NJ
most thoroughly sold Those who have -:
"ancrss, ""lePines'' and "Swiss lever.,, in ~
sssed repair for few Year, will appreciate n.
truth Of our statement
THE PLAN OF THE AMERICAN WATCH
Instead of being made of several hundred r,,,.
pieces, screwed together, the body OF the Amer
can Watch is formed ofS0LfD PLATES NJ.
intsrferes with the harmony OF Its working. a..
no sudden shock can throw its m aehinery on, a;
gear. In riding or any business pursuit. u,,n
held together as firmly as single piece OF meta
IL ~ lust -hst all machinery should be-
lst- ACCURATE. ID. SIMPLE. Sd. STR,,Sc
4th. ECONOMICAL.
We not only secure CHEApNESS by our s,,.
TEN, but QUALITY. We do not pretend H.,
our watch can be bought for less money than "a,
foreign max e-oeheres, but that for Its real v.v.
II 10 sold tor one haifthe price.
OUR SOLDIERS WATCH (namsd VIM. Ellen.
| n what its name indicates-Solid, Substaut,i
| and always Rsliable-warrsnted to stand an
| amount Of Marching, Riding or Fighting
| OUR NEXT HIGHER QUALITY OF wATcB
Nhe"eo r D Dartlett) 10 similar n size and gen.
eral appearance, but has more jewels, and , mo-.
| elaborate finish.
| OUR LADIES' WATCH, recently brought Or,
/ 10 put up IN great variety of patterns, many Of
| tnem OF them OF rare beauty and workmanrnp, ,
quite small, but warranted to keep time.
THE PROOF OF the merits of our Watch M,
| be found In the FACT that we now employ on.
| seven hundred workmen in our factories, and Ia,
We are still unable to supply the constantly II.
ereasing demand
OUR THREE QUARTER PLATE wATcH
4 thinner and lighter than the Others we have ca.
| embed Its hne chronomster baiance 10 d. cal.,
| ADJUSTED to correct the variation caused by cha
ges OF temperature These watches are the run
Of the latest experiments in chronouueiry, and A.
made oy our best workmen. IN a separate dtys-.
ment of our factory. For the finest time keepr,
QUANTITIES they challenge comparison with the s.r
works OF the most famous English and SYN
Makers. - - .
/ ROBBINS APPLETON,
Agents for the American Watch COMPANY
l3s Broadway, New YORK.
juiyl7dwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
The Democratic Press and the Preside mt
From the Lancaster (Pa.) Telegraph

Since Andy Johnson has been called upon
to presi de over the destiny of this nation, tie
democratic press of the country has watched
his course with eager and anxious solicitude.
Ii stood ready to approve or ceusure, accord
in as his public acts proved TO be wise and iu-
dicious. or the contrary. Finding him will
ing 20 enter upon the great work of recon-
struction with prudent foresight an d states
manlike sagacity, it gave him every assur-
ance OF sympathy and support in such q
course. When it saw him boldly renounce
the fatal doctrine of Estate suicide" upon
which the radical abolitionists had so strong
y insisted, it praised him-not from any sy-
oophantic impulse, but because what he thus
dld was 10 accordance with correct % llitical
principles. When, In issuing his proclams-
tions for the reconstruction of state govern
ments in the revolted states, he refused to as
sune powers not granted to him by the con
stitution of the United States, and left each
state free to control Its own local affairs he
then took his stand square upon democratic
ground. 1t would seem strange indeed, if in
this the democratic press of the country had |
not stood by President johnson. When, in |
spite OF all the pressure which the radical alb |
oiitionists could bring to bear upon him, he |
steadfastly refused to interfere for the pur-
pose Of helping them to carry out their favor
lie design of conferring the right of suffrage
upon the negroes of the southern states, he
again showed himself entitled to, and he
again received. univ ersal concentration from
the democratic press.
In thus giving President johnson support
in all when he does rightly AMI wisely, the
democratic press holds itself psrlscty free to
condemn when any Of his acts shall call fur
reprobstion. 1t has not failed 70 speak out
boldly against the consinuaace of uula wfullyi
constituted military commissions. and to de
nouncs Is criminally wrong the trial before
them of parties who, from their statue and
and the character Of their crimes, are amen ]
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

A company has been organ lied in New
Orleans for the parp ,se of manu- Factoring ice
in large quantities, which they do by new
ly patented French process The ice is fro
zen as hard rs il would DO with the thermom.
eter At ten degress below sero, and can D. for
nished much cheaper than that imported from
Boston.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
FOR SALE.

run ShLLs
= LOTS in the city of Moline, near Ksa,or,
~ Steam Saw Mill.
In the City of Rock Island.
lot, 20 by $50 teet on Front street, near Fern
landing in the city of ROCK Island.
lots, IN Bailey DavenPort's addition to Tie
city Of Rock Island.
L" the City Of Davenport, IOsca.
lots on Main street, near Cook Drsrs
ofiee.
lots on Sd street, between Main and Harrs0l
streets. .
lots on corner of Ripley and 9th streeta
lot On east corner OF Warren and Sd street,
In LeCldire.
As lots in the city of LeClsire, Iowa
For Lease.
Also for lease for the term Of 20 years = 10, II
the city of Roct Island, fronting 400 feet on ne
slough, east of the city bridge. In front Of IL
lot 10 the best harbor for logs in the city. App!
TO B. DAVENPORT,
JuiySdlu. Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

In addition TO a row a: Chicago on Friday last,
in which al Iowa soldier killed, they had an
other between sone Irish brick-makers and the
negroes. The Irishmen had struck fer higher
wages The employer filled their places with ne
groes. Thereupon the Irish struck for the ne
groes, and the negroes for tall timber. When
the police got on the ground both parties had
yamosed, and peace reigned-in the brickyard.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
A Republican Manager Answered by Gen
sherman--His Opinion of General Nc


Clellan.
While General Sherman was stopping at
Groveport, on his gay 60 Columbos, on the
morning of the 18th inst, some of the repub-
lican managers. by whom he was surrounded,
resorted to every possible expedient to draw
expressions from him that might be tortured
into acquiesonce in the dogmas of the repub
lican party. Several of these of6cious busy
bodies were very handsomely snubbed by
the general, for annoying him with their i'm
pertinence bat one of them was answered
by him in a manner not at all satisfactory to
the abolition leaders-and he was let alone
by them during the remainder Of his stay at
Grcveport. The person alluded to INDUCED
in some remarks rejecting severely on Gen
ersl Mcclellan, and concluded by asking
Sherman what he thought of the late ''cop
perhead candidate for president" The gen.
eral Strengthened himself up. and, with
warmth, earnestness and emphasis replied,
that General Mcclellan was one of the sblest
and best generals that commanded during the
war; that he had discharged his duty faith
fully and efficiently until he was removed
and that he (Sherman) had great respect fol
his opinions. This answer of the generals
disposed of THE abolition inquisitor for the
remainder of the day.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

able oulv 20 the civil law Of the land. In ey-
ery wise move whicht he president may make
20 restore law and order, TO preserve. protect,
end defend the constitution of the United
States, he will have the warm sympathy and
the hearty and earnest support, nor only Of
the democratic press, bat Of the democratic
masses throughout the country. This sup
port and sympathy will b given freely the
more freely, because il could never DO sxtort-
Cd, except through the honest convictions
that his acts are right and his policy oalcula-
ted 70 preserve the consultation, to re-cemens
the Union, and to speedily restore permanent
peace and prosperity to our war weary and
much distracted land.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

While the museum was burning, young mu-
latto girl, servant to family from the south.
seemed in high giee She said "Ah, that was
the way they served Us at Columbus. We did
not do nothing. and they burnt US all up. saw
It burn They must expect snch things here
now."-N " CORES. Jour
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
JOLIET STONE QUARRY.

r ID SANGER & SON. Qusrryus,
La and Dealers IN Flagging, DInensA'
and Rabble Stone -.
Quarry onthe Rock Island Railroad ans lliin''
+, 80 JOLIET, Illinois
- Stone Cutting Of every description dose
order. juns23d"sH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

The abolition prsss are violently denounc
ing Gov. Perry lately pointed provisional
governor OF South Carolina, and demanding
his immsdiats removal. sIasIE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS. in Geo. l
iO Davenport's addition to the CITY of Raf
Island. Price from 500 to $3.50
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Cancer
road, half a mile from the city of RocE Iillt-
well situated Tor gardening and residences
Terms half cash and balance on time.
20 Acres known as the Cushing Tract, stsE's
on the Camden road, two miles from the CT,
Rock island, and 10 beautifully situated for rsr
denees Gardening, Fruit raising-hasa good sPra
&c, and 10 about half mile from the ESef
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre SO BAT
cash and the balance on time.
Also number of lots in Davenport, lows efg
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Low, ~
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAyENpORT
mehzd"u' Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

HOUSE 4 LOr FOR SALE In CAMDE

Il OFFER for sale full lot and one sto1
i house, with all the improvements, stuass =
Camden Mills. There - good eeiitr. Hs+
summer kitchen, cera crib, hog pen, chielh
house, poultry yard, smoke house, coal hs'''
shade trees, garden fruit trees, &C., &C.
For terms enquire ofihe undersigned, ot !"
premises. S. CoURsEN
Camden Mills, July Is, dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

l. Mons Francois Tourniaire's Great French
Circus, from the Theatre Porte ST. Martin, Paris.
III. VIM. Dlcrow's Circus Royal, from the Al
hambra Palace, Leicester Square, London.
III. Leut's Broadway Circus, from the Broad
way Circus, New York.
". Old Grizzly Adams Troupe of Acting
Bears, from California.
V FORESTS Trained Buffaloes, from the prairies
of the Far West.
vi. Evans Educated Sacred Bull, from Hin
dost-n.
VII Professor Wallsce's Corps Of Performing
Dogs. z olkies and Ponies, from all parts of the
world.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
o. j. DlMLCk.
Real Estate and Land Agent.
OFFICE IN LIVERY BUILDING,
WASHINGTON Street

iFOR SALE:
TWO GOOD STORES and Dwelling on I,s,
street, belonging to Cooks estzte). For sal. Q,
long tune, and at a great bargain.
TWOIMPROVED FARMS within few ME,
OF the city.
TWO LARGE ELEGANT BRICK Dwell.
LlNGS ON Moline Avenue
THREE our LOTS, from ten to thrtysr
acres each, well adapted for gardening).
A SPLENDID BUILDING LOT containing o..
acre OF land, well situated, corner of BrO.d.sy
and Moline Avenue
TEN DWELLING HOUSES AND LOrsI
different parts of the city for sale.
HOUSES and lots rented. taxes maid. msrst
loaned on real estate, or anything pertaln1; n
the real estate business
Enquire OF o. j. DIMIcK
Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

Both houses of the New Hampshire legis-
lature have passed the bill taxing the income
on United States bonds 25 per cent, and it is
now a Lava.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
n. C. CONNELLY,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
ROCK ISLAND. mr.

Will promptly attend to all busissss en,rus,.d q.
justed.
Ofaee over Post Office. Refer 10 r;,,,
National Bank and Mitchell b Lypds, Bsnksrs.
Rock Island, III. 400 kTel iulvitdvtc
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27
REID, WINTER co
ROBERT REID. W.T.. TrMPIEros
JAMES J. wHrrE.
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHlsTS
I2 LA SALE STREET,
Chicago,
Near South Water Street
iulyl w6m. ~ ETF
STEAM BOILER MANUFACTORL

STEAM BOILER MANUFACTORT.
NHE subscribers have formed a co psrirsr
ship under the style and firm Of Othief .
Ssniiiihger, and have taken the Boiler Shop Ssi
Suford's Foundry where they will carry or ~
business Of manufacturing
steam Boilers.
They will do all kinds of sheet Iron Wei
steam boat work and Blacksmithing, to ords.
From their long experience in the marufssiIs
o. Boilers and Sheet Iron Work, they fee ~
they can give satisfaction to all who favor 'sss
wish their patronage.
Est 20 JAMES OTHIcK,
CHRIS SCHILLINGEk
Rock Island, March 4, dw6m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-07-27

Madame LOUISE TOURNIAIRE, the op,v has,
back EquestrIenne ever seen.
FOUR GREAT CLoWNs.-The ipim;,.hi.
JOE -, PENTLAND will oficiate az Clown in The
Equestrian scenes ,Ae
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-23

AN ACCOMMODATING kING.-Some English.
men, travelling in Sweden lately, visited the
the Summer palace of the King at Stockholm.
On entering the grounds they saw a man
seated on the bench, and asked whether they
might 60 over the apartments. The man
spoke very good English, and said that he
was attached to the palace, and would take
them over. They thea inquired whether
they might see the private rooms, to which
their guide replied that this was not usual,
but that as the King was of a very restless
disposition they might meet him. The Eng
lishmcn then began telling anecdotes of the
King and demanded if they were true. The
guide, a model of discretion, said SO many
stories were told of his Majesty, some true,
some false, that it was difficult to say what
was correct, and that, as he was connected
with the royal household, it was not for him
to say. The EngliShmcn begged pardon for
their curiosity, and it was heartily granted.
Atlast, after they had seen everything, they
took leave of their guide, and thanking him
for his courtesy, expressed their regret they
had not seen Charles Ky. The guide rails
ed his hat, and saluting them gracefully,
eaid, " l am the King aud left the Eng
lishmen not Il little astonished
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-23
Amenities of JournaIism--ss Call me Pet
Names.o

The following ''retorts courteous" are from
the columns Of two leading papers in Louis
vile:
You crooked old bundle Of contradictions
didn't you oppose the policy of restoration
Didn't you say you were in favor of n gen.
eral amnesty, by which, Of course, the right
Of those who had been in rebellion to vote
should be conceded to them ?-Democrat.
You ill-smelling, well stuffed old sack of
poudrette-don't you know that the amnesty
held out by the President to those who take
the prescribe1 oath does not embrace the
right of voting ?-Journal.
You diseased odor of a bad cat in bad
health don't you know that the amnesty ad-
yocated by you, and even President john
sons amnesty, does not forbid the right of
voting or have you lost all your senses IN
your scents ?-Democrat.
You old center of all stupidity and scenter
of all creation-you old uncorked bottle OF
the distilled essence Of assafedita, stinkweed,
polecat and nigger-don't you know that. II
the amnesty recommended By us and even
President johnson do not give the right OF
voting, they don't intermeddle with that
right at all, but leave it to the States where
it properly belongs ?-Jounat.
You old cess pool of six cities, don't you
know that if we are not for the repeal of the
Kentucky repatriation law, it doesn't follow
that we are not for the enactment of some
other law which shall protect our State as
far as possible against aggressions of the
rebel spirit? A large class of non voters in
Kentucky would be a very great evil, but we
wouldn't have those to whom the present
expatriation law applies, clothed with the
elective franchise without taking stringent
oath Of allegiance Democrat.
You mean old pointer and setter to Satan
man hunters-you old effigy cut from solid
mass of guano-please mark Mat-Jouraat