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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
Roman Catholic statistics.

The greatest authority on statistics In Eu-
rope, the late Mr.. Dieterici, estimates the
population of the globe at ], SOC. 900 600, twen-
ty five per cent. of whom are christians. -
Half of the Christians are Roman Catholics.
making 162. 100000 of that denomination IN
all the world. However, q census of Roman
Catholic communicates, taken in Rome in
1864, according to the number of waters con.
sumed at easter of that year, in all the
churches and chapels of the globe, fixes the
number OF communicates at about thirty mil
lions, or less than one fifth of the total Roman
Catholic population. While it may be taken
tor granted that those who are Communicates
are faithful to the church, the masses of Ro-
man Catholics who did not appear at the
communion table in 1864, would not wish to
be thought iess devoted in their allegiance to
their church. Nor can the statistics ba
deemed satisfactory unless they include ten
years or more, aud establish yearly aver.
age, since, from various circumstances. il
may appear that many persons are kept back
from the communion tables in one year who
would crowd them in other years The Ia
Dor of collecting and preparing such statistics
is immense, since all the priests in every part
of the world must report the number of the
communicates IN their respective churches or
congregations TO the bishop of their respect
I've dioceses- In commenting upon the small
mber OF commandments in proportion to the
Total population of RoUan Catholics, it must |
be borne in mind that children included in |
he latter. are not in the former, and that in |
countries with preponderstiug Roman Catho
ic populations like France, Italy. Spain, Por- /
ugal, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, and Pc |
and. the commandments. in great proportion.
ire drawn from the female population. as
many men, though devoted to the church. do
lot take the trouble of being formal commu-
s. Chicago Republican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
THE DINNER TO THE sOLDIERs AT
EDGINGTON.

In this paper will be found the programme
of Capt. Jordan, the chief marshal, for the
dinner to be given to the soldiers,
We have also received a communication
from highly respected citizen of the lower
end of the county, criticIsing pretty sharply,
and justly so too, the action OF certain OF the
negro suffrage party who violated every rule
of deseDcy in giving party character to the
aflir. The Idaa of such dinner originated
with Daniel Eigington, Esq, who, on the 4th
of July, consulted with various citizens of
that region. Ii met with geaeral approval,
and ali agreed that no partizau feeling
should be permitted to enter iato the affair.
One meeting had been held and sati factory
progress made in the arrangements for the
occasion, when few of the negro suffrage
party seized upon the management and
turned it into partizan affair.
This is no fault of the soldiers, and as the
dinner is to come of, and the arrangements
are made. we think the commun-
ication had better not be published, but
that all had better join In and AXE the oc-
caslon as pleasant for the soldiers as posi-
BILE. 1t is not through any fault of theirs
that few negro worshippers thrust them.
selves forward and took control of the meet
ing and gave party nue. TO the appoint
ments and arrangements, aud they ought not
to suffer for the i'll IN anners aud partizan
bigotry of the negro suffrage party. We
hope, therefore, that there will be a general
turn out and that all will try and make the
occasion what il was intended to be-a hearty |
welcome to the defenders of the country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
Special to n, Y. Tribune.
ST. MARY's UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO

CTUDIES will be resumed on the first
Theology, Law, Medicine, a good English ana
Commerciai education comprise the courses of
q pdies pursued in the house. A German Birb
s shool 10 also established in connection with the
University. J. McMULLEN, d. D., II
President.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
DIDN'T KNOW HIM

A letter of coincidence on the death of Pres.
ident Lincoln was recently sent by Maximil-
ian to President johnson, but was not accept.
ed, no such peSson as the emperor of Mexico
being known to our government.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

1t is reported that the president is dissatis-
fed with the course of Gen Carl Schurz. who
is now engaged in a governmental mission at
the south; and the expectation is entertained
that he will soon be recalled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
All Democrats are Scoundrels.

The democratic party is as unprincipled a
set of political scoundrels as ever went un-
hung. /. Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
A NEW FIRM In THE OLD STAN
FARM WAGONS FOR SOLDIERS.

A GOOD MANY FARMERS. who have
n served their country faithfully and received
honorable discharges, are now returning to their
farms, and they want new wagons. To all such.
who purchase of me, / will make deduction Of
Five Dollars from the regular price.
b. IL, KIMBALL
Rock island, Aug. %, dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
WANTED.

To BORROW ONE THOUSAND Dollars
il on School bonds by district No. i, town 10
north east, 4th. p. M Application can be mad.
N person or by letter to Henry B. Hobart, clerk
10 the board of directors.
Port Byron, Aag. 18th, 1865. WV
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

not save ourselves without freeing and arm
ing them, we freed them and put them in our
armies. Rock Island Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
RECEPTION DINNER AT
- EDGfNG TON.

near to and north of Edgington on Wednes-
day, Sept. 9th. Soldiers from everywhere are
invited TO come and receive the tribute of re-
spect which all loyal people are eager to
award TO those who, for the past four years
have fought and vanQuished the enemies of
God aud man and have preserved and
strengthened our government without sacri-
fcing a single principle of which our hon
ored torefathers bossted.
Civilians also from every locality are in
vited. The dinner on the tables will be ex-
clusigely for the soldiers, and will be contri-
bnted by all In attendance who feel so dis
posed.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
The band and mounted escort will meet in
front of Walkers store in the village of Edg-
ingtOn at 9 o'clock A. NJ.
The delegation from Andalusia will be met
by the escort at 9;l5 A. NJ.
do from Buffalo at $50 81
s. do from Illinois City at 9:45 a.
do from Camden at 1000 -
do from Drury at l0:l5 q"
do from Coal Valley at 1870 %
All from localities above Camden and Rock
Island will please be at the former place by
8 o'clock, at which time the band will move
The procession will move from Edgiugton to
the grove at l0:45 A. NJ On arriving at the
grove all returned soldiers will be formed in
line and marched TO the speakers stand
The sale of Intoxicating liquors on or near
the premises will not be allowed. Young
men VINO wish ID join the mounted escort
will report TO Ssrgt. Geo. W. Gregg, of Ber-
lin, commanding.
OFFICERS oF..THE DAY.
President-Dr E. a. Bowman vice pres
idant--John I'll. Eby chief marshal-Capt
John A. Jordan.
Assistant Vice Presidents Edgiugtou-
Moses Titterington. james Baker; Drury-
james Reynolds, Wilburn Reed; Buffalo
VIM Morris, David CIPHER; Bowling
Levi Cooper: Duncan-John Collins; And
Richland Grove-Phenix Briggs Preemp
tion-David Little; Coal Valley-Juhn V.
Cook. James Donaldson; Camden james
Assistant Marshals Edgington-Wm. G.
Carpenter; Illinois City aud Drury-Sergt.
Geo. E. Brown; Buialo-John Mitchell /;
Duncan-Geo. Hare Perryton-Geo Crabb;
Andalusia-Sergt. Samuel Love; Bowling
A. c. Sayre; Richand Grove and Prsemp-
tion-Sergt. Geo. W. Gregg; Coal Valley
AlOnzo McCiain; Camden and localities
sbOVe-lrving Moore. Each assistant mar
shall viii form his procession at the most
convenient point and report promptly accord
ing 10 programme, TO Capt. Jordan. at Edg-
lngtOn.
DINNER.
Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Montgomery. Mrs.
Daniel Edgington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

Don't Care If the Dutch Don't Like II.
it is not our intention 10 cease advocating
q return to sobriety on the part of those who
drink TO excess because few Germans or
people of any other nationality will be de-
prived OF social enjoyment Rock Island
Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
They Must be Educated up to it---Beer
Must be Banished.

We wish u educate this class of people up
to the idea that even beer does them no good,
and 1t would be better for the community if
IT were banisheo from all places OF recreation
Rock Island Union
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
UNION COUNTY CONVENTION.

TIL. D.uo.r.,;c IInion Voters of Rock Island
county. aud ali who are in favor OF sustaining the
ADMINISTRATION of Andrew Johnson, are requested
TO meet in their respective townships on MONDAY
September 18th, 1865. at the usual places Tor
holaing township caucuses, luniess caueuses
shall be called at some other time by the town
ship commttees) and elect delegates to attend a
Democratic Union County Convention, to be held
in the Court House in Rock Island on
Wednesday, the 18th Of september,
at 2 o,clockP. NJ, to nominate candidates for the
following county Offices, viz;
County Judge.
County CLERK.
County Treasurer.
County Surveyor.
County Superintendent.
Each township will be entitled to one delegate,
and one additional delegate for every 25 demo-
cratic votes cast at the last election, as follows:
Cordova Rock Island .......-. 10
Port Byron.............2 Coal Valley ..........'I
Coe OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Black Hawk......-.. A
Canoe Oreek.........I Bowling ..........,......Z
yuma EdgIngtOn ......-........5
HAMPTON Z Buffalo Prairie "A
Moline...... ahuaiusia'' 80
DrLry.
Whole number of delegates. .69
In the towns of Rock Island, Moline, Hampton,
Port Byron, Cordova, and Black Hawk the meet
ings will be held at O'Clock IN the evening, and
in the other towns at 2 O'Clock IN the afternoon.
The caucuses, when met, are also requested to
choose township aud school district committees,
and perfect the organization of the party in each
township.
&a- 1t is earnestly requested that the demo-
Gratis of the several townships to II that these
caucuses are fully attended and that men are
chosen who will be present, at the county con-
vention, that every township may be fully rep
resented.
J. B. DANFoRrH, JR. Rock Island.
Ira CRAWFORD, Hampton.
ST. HARTMAN, Buffalo Prairie.
CHARLES NJ OSBORN, Rock Island.
DAVID L. CUNKLE, Rock Island.
County Central Committee
Rock Island August 2S, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
Republican Principles.

The War failure until the Neproes wers
called I'm.
1t was only after two years of unsuccessful
war mad been waged and the government be.
gan to despair OF Its ability to save itself that
the negroes we're called in to help us.-Rock
Island Uaion.
The White Soldiers could not whip the
kebs.
When We came to the conclusion Ne could
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

The liquors dealer is no more honorable
than the highway robber or the murderer
and differs only as to the time and means to
accomplish his object. Rock Island Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
The NIggers Must Vote.

We conceive that. in the reconstruction Of
the south, il is our duty TO provide for the
colored people the right Of suffrage All 10y
al lnsgro] men must, under uniform prudeu-
tial and just regulations. be permitted TO ex-
ercise the freeman's right-the elective
franchise. But this result cannot be aohiev-
ed without a contest with the lords OF aristo-
cracy. This 3attle is now to be fought. This
is the duty Of the hour.-Rock Island Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

A majority of those in this city who pay
taxes are republicans most of those who
vote the democratic ticket do not pay taxes,
they never were known to be possessed Of
more than COW. pig and jug of whisky.
Rock Island Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

The Liquor Dealers no better than Rob-
bers and Murderer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

County superintendent.
Each township will be entitled to one delegate,
and one additional delegate for every % demo-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29

The Republicans are the. only Decent
People.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-08-29
ORDER OF EXERCISES.

The band and mounted escort will meet in
front of Walkers store in the village of Edg-
ington at o'clock A. NJ.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
NEW SKIRT FOR 1865.
THE GREAT INVENTION OF THE, AGE IN
HOOP SKIRT.

w BRADLEYs New Patent nUPL EN- ELLIP
cs TIC Tor doublel SPRING SKIRT
VESTS BRADLEY h CORY, (laie ]. l. Il J. O
Westl SOLH PROPRIETORS and MANUFACTURE
York.
riilS INVENTION consists OF DUPLEX Tor i-o)
Elliptic Steel Springs, ingenisasly Braided Tightly nnd
FIRMLY together, edge 10 edge. making the toughest
most flexible Elastic and Durable Spring ever used
They seldom Bend or Break like the Single Springs. and
consequently Preserve their Perfect and Beautiful
shape Twice M Long as any other skirt.
The WONDERFUL FLExIHnIrI and Great Comfort and
pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic skirt
will be experienced particularly in all crowded Assem-
blies Operas. Carriages, Railroad Cars Church Pews
Arm Chairs, for Promenade and House Dress as the
Skirt can be folded when In use occupy small place
rs easily rs silk or Muslin Dress
Lady having enjoyed the pleasure, comfort and
great convenience o wearing the duplex Elliptic Steel
spring Skirt" for single day will never afterwards
willingly dispense with heiruse. For children Misses,
and young ladies, they are superior TO all others.
1hey are the hest Quality in every part aud unques-
honably the gh,cst most desirable comfortable and
economical skirt ever made,
FOR SALE In hrstclass stores In ihis City, and
throughout the United States aud Canadas Havana de
Cnba Mexico, south America, and the West Indies
INQUIRE FOR THE DUPLEX ELLlPIlC SKIRT.
apl3-l3W
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
LEGAL NOTICE.

A SA DONOVAN, who resides in Brooke County, in
IA the State Of West Virginia. viii take notice that
James Talnan ns Administrator de bonis non with the
will annexed OF William Dunn, Sr., deed, oil the 25th
day Of March A. 1e65 filed his petition in the Court Of
Common Pleas in and for the County OF Belmont and
State OF Ohio. alleging that the personal estate Of the
testao and the real estate ordered 10 be sodby the will
OF the esator insufficient TO pay the debts and
charges against said estate that The estator died seized
m fee simple Of The following described real estate,
situate in The County Of Belmont and Slnte Of OHIO;
Being par Of the N. w or. OF Sec. No 10, Township
No 8, Range S, beginning Mt the ". w. OF said
section thence eo;4 w iis1 poles theme 5 le T.
oil the w. side OF said seconi and thence with tho
West boundary Of SAID section ~ teW 1886 psles 10
the beginning; eeninining 80 acres
ship No 9, Range beginning at stone nj the corner o
said secen 90 poles thence s. 100 poeslhence
s. SO poles thence w. 100 poles 10 the beginning,
tanning SO acres and together 300 acres, devised to
William Dunn, Jr and by him conveyed TO isaac Ho.
Ioway and George ;. Brock, who now hold the same
Alse, the West half and 6v Of the East half o
section No H. Township No. s. Range s, except 81
acres above described oul OF West hat containing 31t
devised 10 Colwel Dunn subject to maintenance
e the widow, who accepted the provision made by the
will.
Also, part of the S. w. or Of section No TO- Town
shlp Range s. containing IFS devised to Jane
Psrsnal aud by her aud her husband conveyed to Hol
loway aud III. C. Brock, who now hold the same.
Also, part Of the West half Of section No. q, Town
ship No. T. Range s. containing l2j acres devised u
Samuel Dunn, who now holds the same. And also The
following real estate stu ue in Guernsey County a,'
State Of Ohio and being the South half o. Lot No. q IL
quarter Township No I, of Township No. md rarg,
OF United States Military land, containing 100 acres
Also the Fast half OF the South half Of Lot No 8 IL
same quarter Township Township and Range aforc
| said, containing 80 acres Excepting l2 acres in ih'
| =. w corner new owned by Samuel McNu mud con
tainng in all 1873 acres, which devised to Thoma
Dunn, and by him conveyed to Barnard Brown and ~
| said Brown conveyed TO the defendant Asa Don
who hold. the subject 10 the debtsof SAT-
estate The prayer Of said petition is Tor order Il
| sell much or all OF said several tracts OF land viii
he to pay the debts and charges Of said esla
IN proportion to the value Of each devise above stated
Said petition will be for hs airing at the next term
| Court commencing May 9th, ls65 oil or before W cl
time you uro required 10 answer said petition
| JAMES TAIIMAN
| Admir- OF said estate
| By y. TALLMAy his Airy
! knril IA iefS A,v -
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
M0w BeautiruI.

The closing sentences OF President
Lincoln's first inaugural are singularly
impressive, when viewed in the light OF
the bright bow which spans and illu-
mines the dark receding cloud of war.
Here they are:
I'VE are not enemies, but friends.
we must not be enemies. Though
passion may have strained, IL must not
break our bonds OF affection. The
mystic cords of memory, ,stretchin sIfrom
eVery Dattleneid and patriot grave to
every living heart and hearthstone all
over this broad land will yet swell the
chorus OF the Union when again touc b.
ed as they surely will be by the angles
Of eur better nature"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
Asparagus q Substitute for Coffee

oome two years since patent was
obtained by Mr.. James P. Gage, of Sta,
ten Island, for the use Of asparagus az
substitute for coffee. He asserts thai
the seed and root ofasparagus are found
to contain caffein, the peculiar principle
OF coffee, in larger quantities than the
coffee berry.
Cafein can be extracted from coffee
and obtained in white crystals by chem
ical process which is now very compli
Gated. The coffee is first soaked in eth
or which dissolves and extracts the
caffein. The solution is then mixed
with water, and the subacetate of lead
is added, when the cafrein is thrown
down in a solid precipitation. After
the removal Of the excess of lead, and
Offering, the caffen is obtained in
white needles, slightly flexible and
transparent, with a silky luster, feebly
bitter, and free from odor. Coffee con
tains from 35 to $40 per cent OF
cafein; the weakest being the St.
Domingo, and the strongest that from
Martinique.
1.-THE roots and seed Of ofasparagus do
really contain caffein in larger quanti-
ties than the coffee berry, it is very
interesting fact We should like to see
the matter tested by some OF our chem.
tsts.-t Scientific American.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
Belmont Chronicle
st. clairsviiie, Ohio, May rs.
Tire Suu0sh.

The squash thrive. we'll on any rich,
warm soil, though nearly cleared or
broken swardland is said to pe the best
for it. Being native of a tropical eli
mate, 1t Is sensitive to cold and should
not be planted until the ground is
warm enough to insure germination.--
The hills should be made from six to
eight feet apart and dozen or fifteen
seeds planted In hill. They should
be prepared by digging holes eight
cen inches in diameter, and q foot
deep which should be nearly filled
with we'll rotted manure. Over this
should be drawn little earth, on
which the seeds may be dropped, and
covered to the depth of an inch. Ifthe
soil should be stifr and unyielding, it
lie an excellent practice to cover with a,
very light sandy loan, or even with
sand alone, IL care is taken not to let
the surface get too dry. The object is
to have . loose surface for the seed to
push through when they germinate.
When clayey soils become packed,
as they sometimes do after q heavy
rain. 1t requires considerable force to
break the crust, sometimes more
than the terminating power possesses,
in which case the plant is crippled, or
even crushed from the beginning. We
have sometimes seen in such cases,
the ground broken for the distance
of several inches In diameter, and rails
cd 10 an angle Of forty five degrees, to
make room for the shoot 1t may be
remarked here in passing that it greatly
facilitates the coming up of all fiat sha.
ped seeds those which literally come up,
to plant them in vertical position,
and cover loosely. A strong compost
mado Of night soil and common earth
10 valuable dressing, causing a rapid
aud luxuriant development of the seed
leaves, thereby. lessening the chances
OF injury from insects while the manure
itself is said to have the effect of driv-
ing them away.
The critical time for squash is Just
at this period. It's enemies are the stri
ped and so-called squash bug. A pret
ty e1ectual way OF destroying the
latter; and TO some extent the former
is to lay broad shingle by the side ol
each hill IS soon as the plants are up
The bugs seek the under side of the
shingle for shelter in the night, and
are easily killed early in the morning
From the fact that tho striped bug
commits its depredations on the undel
side Of the leaf, it is difficult to reach
it. SCOT, lime, elder leaves, ashes, plas
tor, charcoal dust, &c. ARE recommend
ed.
II the crop escapes injury from
insects, its growth is rapid. TIL,
plants should be thinned down to thre,
or four to the hill, and tho ground
Kept clean by frequent stirring, unit
the vines cover the surface Agricul
tural Report.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1865-05-18
Courts for 18S5---8th District

INili Judges u! the Court oi Common Pleas of the
l. Eighth Judciui District O the State Of Ohio by Al
order heretofore published. fixed the times OF holding
the Courts in said District for the year 1886 and among
other things liked the times Of holding su um"r
terms Of the Cour Of Common -Pans for the second
sui'dIvision follows: Monro- County, Tuesdny,
May %, Belmont county. Tuesday, May OH Guernsey
county, Tuesday. Muy Did.
Now by virtue oi the power vested in by law, we
do hereby abolish much OF said order 8s applies to
the sai summer terms in snid countes and we fix
the summer terms in said second subdivision for the
year 1853 MS fouws:
Monroe comfy, Tuesdny April 25th
Guernsey county. Monday June l)ih.
Belmont county, Tuesday June 27I
Done ut Cambridge, Ohio, this 10Th day Of March,
1895
D. T. EVANS, J,ulgrs
ions w. OEKy, } ol snid
Gre. w. MclLvAINE. District.
true copy, bv order OF said Judges.
Attest: JNo fInupss.
CLERK of the Court OF Common
Pirps of Mushngun county, o.
GAINESVILLE, April I3, less.
The above is u true copy as received by me
J. F, HARhESWORTIl, Clsrk.