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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

opening the south to trade, will be soon fol-
lowed by evidences still more conclusive of
the desire of the president to heal the breach
as quietly and pleasantly as possible and unite
the two sections again in one Harmonious
whole" You will note that his proclamatio
reyiving trade 10 not addressed alone TO the
loyal people of the south, but includes the
swell disposed" in its privileges, and that
too. without compelling them to take the
much-abused and often broken oath of allegi-
ance. The south in so far as trade is con-
cerned, could ask no more than this, for the
door OF commerce is open as wholly and as
freely to oil the people as If such thing as
war had not been known. Whether they
will avail themselves of the offer remains to
be seen, hut they must be rebellious, indeed,
if they allow handsome a privilege to re-
main dead letter with them. I understand,
upon authority which l cannot doubt, that
terms equally generous to those offered to
and accepted by Lee and Johnston, will be
shortly offered to the whole southern people
"a few OF their leaders in the rebellion alone
excepted In other words there will be a
general amnesty rendered, and a disposition
eviuced to make the situation for our way.
ward sisters" az pleasant as possible.
| The radical element have got an inkling Of
| the policy of the president. and declare thai
! its adoption will end in the retention of sla
| very at the south, thus defeating, as they be
lieve. the great object for which the war, du
ring the past four years, has been fought,an
leaving the old bone of contention" still Il
be attacked and gnawed around by the oppo
sing factions.
But let those beware who attempt to op
pose the policy of President Johns N. Mr.
Loncoln has been credited with frmness, bu
in his successors little finger thcre will b
more Of the Jacksonian frmness than Their
| was in Mr.. Lincoln's whole hand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
A correspondent sends the following to the

A correspondent sends the following to the
Pittsburg Chronicle
On the fall of Sumter the exultant traitors
sent to Washington the following singing
taunt, to which / have long looked for a
chance to return in kind. One deep regret is
that the name Of our martyred president
must now be omitted:
Rebel Telegram, april IA, 1861.
stWith mortar, paixhan and petard,
We tender Old Abe our Beauregard''
Loyal Response, april 26, 1865.
With mortar, paixhan and petanl,
Uncle Sam accepts your .sBeasDs eard,"
With .sLee" and ssJotnstone in the bag,
Whic.- finishes the game of"Bragg,''
Regretting he has been so tardy,
He likewise takes one Mr.. aHardee,o
WithSmany more ofthe rebel brood 3
Who, through our Grant, must follow "Hood. u
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
ANNUAL RAILROAD MEETING.

OFFICE CHICAGO Rock IsLAsD,R R. Co..
New Yort, April Gath, 1855.
THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders OF 'his Company for the election of
thirteen Directors for the ensuing year, will be
held at the Office oil the Company, in. the City of
Chicago, State OF Illinois, FRIDAY, the 9Th
day of JUNE next
The poll will be opened at II O'Clock A. NJ,
and closed at IL o'clocA NJ
c. W. DURANT, President.
,. II. lows, Secretary.
Nav dtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
Farmers Attention.

M Z ara now prepared to exchange FlOuf'
w Bran, Corn Meal, &C., for wheat and e"rr'
We believe We can give subtraction both in qH.h.
ity and quality. Call and give us q trisl al oui
Old Planning Mil whsrs we have in connection
First Rate FIGURING Midi, with two run Of stohs
nd two reels covered with Cunkle's best Da'cA
Anchor Boiling Cloth. Also Rye Flour ssd hoA'
eny always on hand
BIDDlsON & GILMORE,
dee2ova Cor. Warrington and r. 4. s"'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
Mexican immigration.
From a Washington letter

n "shihbtOH Ietlef, MAY D..
Throwing of all disguise, the recruiting
agents OF the Mexican government advertised
their errand in the Chronicle, of this morn
ing, addressing themselves ito all officers
and soldiers" "Now that the war is over y
says the advertisement, "all who wish 10 inn
migrate TO Mexico. in accordance with the
Mexican decree, will call at No. 25s Penn
sylvanla avenue, and register their names
and address," 1 know of brave officers who
have called there, whose qualifications have
been examined and approved. and who have
entered into an agreement to emigrate, re.
oeived a round sum of good American gold
by way of earnest money.
Several of the vessels discharged by the
governments. have been rechartered by tbese
same emigration agents. aud it may not be
very long before Mr.. l.. N. b. may find that
his pet empire is in danger from a sweeping
tide Of Yankee immigration
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

Andrew johnson Shows mo- Leaning to-
wards the Radicals--Generous Terms TO
be offered to the whole Southern People
1.-The Radical Faction ia Misery.
Washington Correspondence Philadelphia Led
ger.
There are certain Indications which 90 10
show that President johnson. like the la.
mented lincoln. in his later days, 10 gicino
the extreme Radicals ride berth, aud / hsz.
ard nothing in saying that the proclamation,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
Music Teacher.

WILiIAM BABCOCK respectfully Of
w fers his services to the people of Rcek -
land and vicinity, q teacher of the Piano Fore.
Terms SIS per quarter.
Lessons given at his residence or at the re'-
dence Of the pupils, az desired. and such ierH'
rs will suit the pupils.
He 10 permitted to refer to Prof. Leighton, uio
qualifications, &c, &c.
For further particulars, enquire at the store o.
Hawes 4 Babcock, corner Washington and lliIno'
streets, Rock island.
vmchlSdwif. .tFs ....
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

Gen. q aut has issued an order directing
the sending Of parDlei prisoner Of the late
rebel armies to their homes. Those whose
homes were in the loyal states will be re
quired, before being allowed TO return thith.
er, to take the amnesty oath Tho-e excep-
ted from the benefits of that oath will be de-
tanned. Those living in Texas will be con-
viewed to to the west bank OF the Mississippi.
near the mouth Uf Red river
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
AN APPROPRIATE SUGGEST TON.

The Albany Argus says we have had no
celebration of "peace" because the bewllder'
ment and stuper occasioned by the assassina-
ton of the late president,and the horror caus-
ed by the revelations of the conspiracy that
reached his life, and still more in the concen-
trased purpose of the people to render honors
to the dead nthe great fact that we have ac-
chieved peace has been lost sight of. The
Argus adds
sit is not long before the anniversary OF our ma
tional Independence il to be celebr ated. Let the
celebration of peace be reserved for that day
Lett be regarded as the natal day of the new era,
as it was of the old. Let 1t be day of national,
not of sectional rejoicing devoted to the revival oil
a wide embracing patriotism day in which the
memories of this dark episode of civil war shall be
consigned to oblivion land where the recollectlons
ofAmerican heroism and American sacrifices shall
call forth the annual tributes of eoquence and OF
poetry, and be commemorated with all the martial
pomp and civil honors that grateful people can
render.o
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
DRESS MAKER.

ON THE 1ST OF NAY Mrs. Mary Cory
" will open a Dress Makers shop, ever Aisei,
Jarvis Il Burral's store, where she will be pleisee
to wait upon the ladies of Rock Island and Ven
ity who favor her with their patronage. Thankhl
to her former patrons for their custom she hopes
for continuance Of their orders.
apl26dwlw'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

SIN regard to my future course,I will now ma ke
no professions, no pledges. | have long been
connected somewhat actively with public affairs,
and to the history Of my past public acts which is
familiar to you, refer for those principles which
have governed me heretofore, and will guide me
hereafter. My opinions as to the nature of popu
lar government have long been cherished, and,
constituted am, il is now too late in life Tor
me to change them."-- President Andrew Johnson
TO the Illinois Delegation April Is, 1855.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

New YORK, May l2.-The steamer Corsica
from Havana the 9th and Nassau the 9Th
reports the rebel ram Stonewall at anchor
outside the harbor of Nassau when she left.
CINCINNATI, Nav l2.-Thomas Martin, a
guerrilla, was execEted here yesterday
Orders for the execution OF Bowles, Milhgan
and dorsey ase pu biIshed in Cincinnati pa
pers OF this moruing. They are TO be hanged
on the 18th inst
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
CLOSING OFT,

EOR the next S or 6 weeks i will offer NV
IL stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glass and China
Ware, heavy stock of Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco, &c, &c, at greatly reduced prices, as
am going out of the business and must dispose of
all my goods within that time FtE
also offer all my store furniture for sale at +.
bargain.
CHARLES HIPPLER.
Illinois Street,
- Near the Ferry Landing.
Rock Islsnd, May 8, dwtc - = =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

The Mexican immigration scheme is meet
ing with great success, large numbers of dis
charged officers and soldiers manifest de-
sire to embark in the enterprise. Gen.Grant
and staff dined on Tuesday with the Juarist
minister, at Washington, which 10 onsidered
q significant fact.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

It is stated that the two strange and sus.
picious looking men" who called at Senator
Summers lodgings and inquired for him on
the night that President Lincoln was killed
aud in consequence of which a guard was
placed around the senator's house. were his
colleagues, Messrs. Gooch and Dawes. The
guard has been withdrawn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

The discovery has been made that the reb
Ell government was in possession of torpedoes
resembling Jumps Of steamer coal; which
fact aide strength 10 the conjecture that the
disater 10 the Suttana is attributable, not 10
the explosion of boiler, but to the agency
of some internal machine
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12

The cap,lFei Gen E~ell has written q
letter to Gen. Grant, 20 which he affxes &c
his name, "LiruteUan: General c. ). A.
Considering the present military situation,
that is decidedly COL impulenre
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
MARSHAL'S NOTICE.

THE SEASON having arrived for cleaning
i mp the city, notice Is hereby given TO q
persons owning or occupying, or having the care
ing the same forthwith required by Law.
FL. UNDERWOOD, City Marshal
Rock Island, April 2sth, 1866; dew.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
Steam Boilers.

They will do all kinds of Sheet Iron Won
Steamboat Work and Blaeksmithing, to order.
From their long experience in the marufseiGF'
of Boilers and Sheet Iron Work, they fee TIA
they can give satisfaction to all who favor Ghs-
with their patronage.
JAMES OTHIcK,
CHRIS SCHILLINGER.
Rock Island, March 4, dw6m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
From the Louisville Journal

Andrew johnson is now the president of
the United States, and it becomes US all To
await with patience the development of his
executive policy before,~we pronounce him
unfit for the exalted post he holds. Despite
his fanlte, he hast the brains and the will TO
carry the nation forward. without interrupt
ton, to its high and glorious destiny. Our
armies, covered with victory, are still in the
field our navy, unequalled in the world. il
equipped and floating on the sea and the
loyal American people, with unabating pat
riotism, stand ready for any and every sacri-
nee TO sustain their government. Webslievs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-12
FLOUR AND FEED.
STEAM BOILER MaSTFACTORY.

THE subscribers have formed CO partner.
i ship under the style and firm Of OtheE
Sehillinger, and have taken the Boiler shop nei'
Buford's Foundry, where they will carry on i2s
business of ms nuiacturiuC
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

The CoDrIsu.-The cod is one Of the
most prolific of fishes. as may be supposed,
when we call to mind the numbers which
are caught At the principal fishing stations
through long accession Of years, where
one inan in Newfoundland has caught 659
In dav, and upwards Of $4,000 in . voy.
age Ten thousand codfshes were reckon.
ed proper yearly capture for man. The
fact is well borne out by an examination u
the multitude of grains Of spawn which
have been counted in the mass Of the ovaries.
In 4 fish which weighed alb. the roe
weighed lib, or more than half Of the
whole bulk; but another. which weighed
30lb.. the roe snly weighed four pounds and
. quarter; and yet, in this late instance, the
following proposition was fairly calculated;
In repeated trials. two grains in weight Of
this roe gave the number Of ova 42S; 20
that, making full allowance for the mem.
branes mingled with them, the number Of
living individuals which might have been
produced from this fish, in which this roe
was Of less than usual proportions weight.
was little less than seven millions. That
very many Of these eggs never reach . use.
ful size is highly probable and yet it Is to
be remarked that young cod is more rare.
" found in the stomach Of other fishes
than the generality Of its frllow'natives Of
the deep. s,zassl nt.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

sHERMAN,s MARCH TO THE SEA

Our camp fires shone bright on the mountain
That trowned on the river below,
While we stood by our guns in the morning,
And eagerly watched for the foe.
When rider came out from the darkness
That hung over mountain and tree,
And shouted. "Boys, mp and be ready,
For Sherman will march to the sea-
Then cheer upon cheer for bold Sherman
Went up from each valley and glen,
And the burlc re-echoed the music
That came from the lips of the men;
For we knew thar the stars on our banner
More bright in their splendor would be-
And that blessings from Northland would greet N.
As Sherman marched down to the sea.
Then forward, boys, forward to battle,
We marched on our wearsnme way,
And we strewed the wild hills of Resaca-
God bless those who fell on that day.
Then kenrsaw dark in it's glory, a'.
Frowned down on the flag of the free;
But the East and the West bore our standard
As Sherman marched down to the Sea.
Itil onward We pressed till our banner
Swept out from Atlanta's grim walls,
And the blood of the patriot dampened
The soil where the traitors flag falls
But we pause not to weep for the fallen
Who slept hy each river and tree;
Yet we twined for them wreaths Of the laurel,
As Sherman marched down TO the sea.
Proud, proud was our army that morning,
That stood by the Cypress and Pine,
When Sherman said, boys, you are weary;
This day fair Savannah is thine"
Then sang we song for our chieftain
That echoed DER river and lea,
And the stars our banner shone brighter
When Sherman marched Oh to the sea.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

PEACE The Springfield Republican
(Rep insists that the generous guaranty
Of Gen. Grant to Gen. Leo and his ar,ny
should be respected in it's widest spirit and
meaning even to the extent of protection
from civil prosecution. 1t says: ''Let jeff
Davis run away; and for the rest, substan-
italy. we shall be as ready to forget and
forgive as they will be to have US, and "a
accept our grace. Their own disposition
to forget the past. and to aid in the restora.
ton of peace and the rehabilitation of the
Union on its new and broader and firmer
footing, will be the measure of our conduct
towards them. Ugliness, stubbornness,
misunderstanding will drive US into measures
Of disfranchisement, expatration, possibly
more direct punishment; sullenness will
simply keep them in ignoble retirement and
forgetiulness; but cheerful and hearty
acquiescence in things as they are, and are
to be. will be warmly met and responded
to. All disposition for revenge, all desire
foI even abstract justice, fades rapidly away
in the presence Of peace, and the disposi
tion to accept it in spirit and in fact"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

The Albany ESpres;, one Of the waru-
est Abolition papers in the country, in
speaking Of the thirst for revenge mani
tested in the avowal that there should bu
no more mercy towards the south, BY
speakers commenting upon the great ca.
lamity which has befallen the nation,
says: '".
If there is to be no more mercy, then
it is time to pull down our pulpits and to
build up platforms for gallows, to quintl,.
pie our prison houses, to change our asy1
lums and hospitals into jails and dun.
geons. mo more mercy !' Then in
vain the Son Of God said upon the cross,
Father, forgive them, they know not what
they do" and in vain God himself declar.
ed, vengeance is mine, will repay."' /"
No more mercy! Then let every offende.
against God, man and country receive an
eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth. States
and courts, judges and parents, princes
and masters, on this pies, will unsheath
the sword and strike at all who depart net.
er 50 much from the strict law Of duty
Thank God, this is not the sentiment ol
christian, patriotic, humane or wise people.
No man could live an hour tried by tri.
bunal where there was no mercy. and "a
long as we have Chrst's Sermon on the
Mount before US, or the spirit Of christian
tianity lives in the hearts of the people,
it will be living rebuke to those who de.
mand that there shall DO mo moro net.
cy." ST.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

The Paris correspondent Of the London
Post writes The Partisan despotic rulers
of fashion have solemnly declared that the
female dress Of the empire shall be brought
into full fashion this summer. Already
the shops and saloons Of the more advanced
in modes discover the queer looking little
half hat bonnets Of the days Of Napoleon l.,
and there are dresses to be seen With very,
very low wastes, which will reveal moro
than we have seen Of the lsdies for many
years in society. ~e
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

Soon after Andrew Johnson was inaugurated
governor Of Tennessee, high official Of the
state, who had been bred q blacksmith, pres.
ented him with set Of elegant fire irons, made
with his own hands. 81 will give him return
in kind" remarked the governor He bought
some Of the finest black broadcloth that Nash.
vile could furnish, procured set Of tailor's
implements, got the judges measure from his
tailor and made a complete suit Of clothes.
setting every stitch himself. and presented
them to his friend. The work, we are told,
was done in the governors room in the state
house. The happy wearer Of the garments
pronounced them perfect 6t. and when We
bsard the story, in I66S, he bad them still.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10
OUR BOYS ARE COMING HOME.

rhar, God .ho s.v !, c,oor;,o,
Tha cio'd. > orc syrryina nas,.
rbanl Cod Tho dav ;s nasrimgi
And when GLAD herald voices
Shall tell us peace has come,
This thought shall most rejoice US:
s.Our BOYS are coming homer
Ca. shall g., .,,,. 80 s;,.;
n.a....' .', ,.., va. v.~ go, !" az,
snnn 10 ;a,. I.a',s, ";n.;r
The jubilee bonfires burning,
Shall soon light up the dome,
And soon. to soothe our yearning,
Our boys are coming home.
Hf = .E 81
MI, >. au.-;a, ,..
Anu saean. ..n..nS -. 1s.ue ,0 1oc.
e ~aeu ,.AI, ~, .u
The chorus waits their song;
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WHOLE NO. 447.

next 4th with complete victory Of arms
after 4 years contest.
l have not read one Of your issues 70,
more than . month. Soldiers mail is
handled very carelessly; we don't get more
than one half. Direct to Sergt M. 8.
Merwin, Co. G., 1st N. Y. Mounted Rifles,
Richmond, Va, or elsewhere. E@
Yours truly, " ...s.
e. NJ. s. MERwrN.
p. ST. will send you the city papers
published here by their old editors (now
become Union) as soon as can get some
money from home. have sent for $50
and will buy that amount of papers and
send you as soon as it comes. sent you
several copies-have you received ,hem'
The weather begins to be very hot here !;
have had considerable rain this month. I
suppose Iowa is in deep mourning over the
death Of the President. should like to
get your issues, but while I am knock ing
about I suppose they will be lost. NJ.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

Nev. LIT. tlntOns oI NeV AOIAs ueNVST00
. discourse at Trinity Church, on Tuesday,
in which he said:
The great problem is now upon US OF
restoring fraternal feeling throughout the
land. and by wise measures of conciliation.
proving to those who, though heretofofs
our enemies, deceived and misguided BY
designing men, are nevertheless, in the
gospel view our christian brethren and
fellow citizens. that we we're animated BY
no spirit Of revenge toward them; that We
desire to bury the past, and let it remsin
forever In oblivion. If the religious servi.
ces Of the occasion were worth anything
they should be accepted in this spirit-ths
spirit Of the gospel read in the lesson to.
day: blessed are the peacemakers for
they shall be called the children 0: God"
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selves trying to escape. Af
Now the masses Of the people begin t.
see how completely they have been deceiv
ed regarding the issues Of this war. The
contrast or change, they say, is as great as
the night for day. They praise the dis
cipline Of, our army. The Petersburg
Express says the discipline Of Gen. Grant S
army is the best in the world, and that he
uhe editor) is happy to be able to pay
them the simple tribute" The leading
citizens of both cities have held meetings
and adopted resolutions recommending the
people Of Virginia to submit quietly and
peacefully to the powers that be, that the
Federal Government is not to be resisted
longer, and that the sooner they set about
healing the wounds Of both parties the bet
ter it will bs for the south, the north and
the world IN general. sf
Our regiment is soon to leave this place
for fredericksburg; suppose for the 7ur-
pose of protecting r. r. building
through those sections. Govt. is going to
re-establish all the lines Of communication
north and south Of this place, so that there
will be plenty Of work for mechanics and
laborers and the military for guards for
some few months yet, until matters get
quieted down little. Chaos, I suppose
you know. reisns through the greater part
Of this state. The commonwealth of Vir.
ginia has now become common poverty and
des olation. Think Of the armies that have
marched and counter. marched through this
state for the last four years, and the des.
.ruction that must necessarily follow them.
|Tu say no more: W are going to celebrate