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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
WELCOME HOME.

O, the men who fought and bled,
O, the glad and gallant tread,
And the bright skies overhead,
Welcome home
o, the brave returning boys,
0, the OVERLOOKING joys,
And the guns and drums and noise,
Welcome home
Let the deep-voiced cannon roar,
open every gate and door,
Pour out, happy people pour,
Welcome home
Bloom, o banners, over all,
Over every root and wall,
Float, and flow, and rise and fall,
WelcsRs home
Splendid column moving down,
Iron vet'rans, soiled and brown,
Grim heads, fit to wear a crown,
Welcome home
Grim heads which wall have been,
Keeping sacred things within,
Keeping out the hosts OF sin,
Welcome home!
Therethe women stand for hours,
With their white hands tull of flowers,
Raining down the perfumed showers,
On the dear men marching home
Do you see him in the line
Something makes him look divine,
And a glory makes him shine,
Coming home.
Look out where the flag uniurls,
Look out through your tears and curls,
Give them welcome, happy girls
Welcome home
Welcome home from wars alarms,
Welcome to a thousand charms,
Waiting lips and loving arms,
Welcome home!
Strong man, with the serious face,
II you saw him in his place,
Marching swift to your embrace,
Coming home,
You would weep with glad surprise
At the dear dead boy that lies
UnderhsseA the southern skies,
Far from home.
Woman, with the tender eye,
Weeping while the boys 60 by,
Well we know what makes you cry,
# Weary home!
God be with you in your pain,
You will lock and look in vain,
He viii neveE come again
To his home
So amid our JOY we weep
For the noble dead who sleep
In the vale nd on the steep,
Far from home -
For the chief who fought 80 well,
For the christian man who fell
By the chosen son of hell,
And went home
And We thank you, slavery's dead,
And the hosts of Wrong are fled,
And the Right prevails instead;
Welcome home
Limb, and tongue, and press are tree,
And the nation shouts to see
All the glory yet to be
Welcome home
For the bloody work is done,
And the people shall be one
Under all the western sun 4;
Welcome home
Man no caste or king shall know,
White and black shall rise and grow,
And to wondrous heights shall go;
Welcome home
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
ONLY TWO WEEKS MORE.

IA h. HIPPLER gives notice that only two
Al weeks more remain for people to buy his
groceries, crockery, tobacco, Yankee notions,
&c, SC, as he will then close business. He has
g'estly reduced prices, and people must call soon
il they wish to secure bargains.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

n HE undersigned. having leased the Rock
Islsnd House, would respectfully announce to
the public that il will be his earnest endeavor to
conduct it in manner to elicit the approbafion of
promises thar il shall not fall below its forner
character, ana hopes that the liberal patronage
hefetofers extended 70 IL may be esatinsed
Aug. s,dwt. JOSEPH KELLEY. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
w. JOHSsON,s
X ESTAU RANT.

Ii JOHNSON has the honor of an
w nouncing to the people of RI OK Island that
he has opened
Restaurant, Dining and Ice Cream saloon,
Where he trusts that satisfaction will be given
to all who favor hun with call.
apl23dlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
NEW CIGAR STORE.

THE undersigned has opened Cigar Store
1 in Johnson's American, Illinois street, in
the room formerly occupied BARRIERS shop,
and he respectfully invites a share of public pat
ronage.
He will always keep on hand all kinds OF
gars, Smoking and Chewing Tocacco, Pipes, &c.
&C, which he will sell at Chicago prices.
PETER HUM.
Rock Island, Jan'y IL, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
Brass and Iron Work,
Gas Fitting
S TEAM PIPES

NE subscriber keeps constantly Oh hand
l. Al his new stand on the corner of West Eagle
and Front Streets, lear the Gas Works, ali kinds
OF Brass and Iron Goods. such a. Steam CoeEI,
Valves, Water Gauges, Whistles, Oil Cups, Beer
Cocks, Pumps, Gas and Steam Pipe of all sl1sI
Znc, Babbitt Metal, ETC., etc.
Steam and Gas Work promptly ATTENDED 10 and
put up in workmsnlike manner.
. Gas fixtures of all kinds for sale.
Gas Filters supplied.
N. B.-cssh paid for Old Copper and Brass.
JACOB RILEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
10000 TICKETS, AT sI.OO EACH.

Send for 4 Circular, containing a complete list
ofGifts, which have been selected from some OF
our largest wholesale dealers in this and Eastern
cities. All goods are warranted as represented.
For the benefit of those who are unacquainted
with our manner of lransacting business, we refer
by permission TO:
JULIUS BAUER CO., IS Washington street.
J. r. WALSH & CO, l+0 Dearborn street.
J. N. LOOMS, % Clark street.
LYON & HEALY, corner Washington and
Clark.
J. II. BRUCE s CO., as Lake street.
l. METZGER. 40 Clark staeet
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15

FROM the Dayton (Ohio) Journal.
jeff. Davis and DIR. Blackburn.
A friend of ours is in possession of an QUITO
graph, of which the following is a copy
SENATE CHANBER. 18th March, 1919.
sSecretary of the United States Treasury:
SIR-rhe inclosed letter of recomme nd alton in
favor of DR.. Blackburn sig ned by gentlemen well
known TO me asoi the highest responsibility and
intelligence.
s'very truly yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS"
The "Dr. Blackburn" was physician to
one of the southern marine hospitals and is
the yellow fever-preea gatinging scoundrel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
ID. j. DlMICk,
Real Estate and Land Agent.
OFFICE IN LIVERY BUILDING,
WASHINGTON street.
FOR SALE:.

TWO GOOD STORES and Dwelling on Illinois
street, belonging to Cooks estate). For sale on
long time, and AZ a great bargain.
TWO IMPROVED FARMS within 4 few miles
OF the city.
TWO LARGE ELEGANT BRICK. Dwell
LlNGS on Moline Avenue.
THREE OUT LOTS, from ten to thirty-sI
acres each, well adapted for gsrdeniug).
a SPLENDID BUILDING LOT containing one
acre oil land, well situated, corner of Broadway
and Moline Avenue.
TEN DWELLING HOUSES AND LOTS in
different parts of the city for sale.
HOUSES and lots rented, taxes paid, money
loaned on real estate, or anything pertaining In
the real estate business.
Enquire OF o. J. DIMICK,
Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15

Benjamin, the rebel secretary of state, has
arrived at Bermuda. 1t is thought that
Trenholm and Breckenridge have also sue.
ceeded in getting out of the country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

THE UNDERSIGNED have formed a
l. partnership Tor the purpose of carrying on
the grocery trade at Wollenhaupt's old stand, on
Orleans street, and will keep a good stock OF
family groceries, provisions, etc. and sell always
the lowest market rates.
ns- Cash and the highest price paid for all
kirds OF country produce
.-s JACOB wOLLENHAUPT,
HENRY SCHNITGER
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
List of Gifts.

sII, $50
A large variety Of Plated Ware, Albums,
Accordeons, Pocket Knives, Gold
Pens, Pictures, Bibles, PortemoBRsies,
and many other articles, amounting to-. 1855
Total. ...................... SIG, $40
The public are invited TO examine the Gifts at
our store, 80 South Clark street, formerly occu-
pie d by J. Bauer & Co.
The address of every person ordering Tickets
will be carefully recorded, and all who shall have
drawn Gifts wall be promptly notified, by mail as
they may direct. Persons IN any part of the
country, wishing Tickets will enclose one dollar
and stamp, and IN return receive Ticket and full
list OF GIFTS, All orders from the eosntry should
be addressed TO
VIM. a. BRADFORD d CO.
Rnx
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w VI. A. BRADFORD d CO,
II. %. Box 532, Chicago, Ill.

AGENTS WANTED in every town and city in
the Northwest, to whom we allow 10 per cent. of
the sales. Good references required.
- Tickets also for sale at Deyoe &
Crampton's book store, Rock Island.
June l4dwtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15

In the senatorial contest between Msssrs
Douglas and lincoln. in this state, the latter
thus expressed his opinions concerning the
proprietv of extending the elective franchise
to negroes:
Judge Douglas has said to you that he
has not been able to get from me an answer
to the question whether / am in favor OF ne
gro citizenship. So far as | know, the Judge
never asked me that question before he
shall have no occasion to ever ask it again.
for tell him re'y rrandeiy that am not IN ia
COR of negro citizenship"
my opinion is that the different states
have the power to make a negro a citizen un-
der the constitution of the United States, If
they choose. The bred Scott decision decides
that they have not that power. II the state
Of Illinois had that poWer, should be opposed
to the exercise Of a."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
The Railroad Bridge.

The yearly report of the vic . president of
the Chicago L Rock Island railroad shows
that during the year commencing April l,
1864. and ending April l, eS65, the total
number of pounds transported over the Mis-
sissippi railroad bridge at this point, was
300, O02, 7l6, being 6,692, lie lbs in excess of
the previous year. OF this total there was,
1oing 10 ,oo ,oSl
yong 1dsts....s o,Uoo
The number of loaded cars passing Tor the
same period was 20, 022.
long "est'..... lUS
The whole number of foot passengers crossing
the bridge was ,755.
Going Eastward. ........... ......,.... 81
uoins Neslwaro.'.... %, SS4
The whole Number of steamers, bsrges and
RATS passing the draw was 500.
DootS eoihS 4sofan...... io<
Boats going South. .l67
Total number of Rats. .....: ...........2 q6
Barges going South.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15
Island City
ROO w Fling
COMPOSITION

ME offer to the public a superior artt.
w of Paint for repairing 'saky Meta OF fff
Roofs. Ii 10 invaluable for coating Wooesi
Bridges, Cars, Ties, Fierce Posts and all Iron
Wood Work exposed to abe weather ~aisr
laid in the earth.
Also dealers in Boat Pitch, Coal Tar, ROofis
Felt, Fire Brick and prepared Fire Clay.
We have experienced workmen, and are Pre-.
pared to put on Felt Roofs and coat lesky ores
short notice and low prices.
Enquire At the Rock Island Gas Works.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-15

G7R PER MONTH, and all expenses paid,
Dlo to Sewing Machine Agents. Address,
d. B. HARRINGTON Il CO., Detroit.
junel2d6t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-14

NrRSE.-WANTED, A SITUATION, BY THOROUGH
~ ~ competent and reliable has bad long expo
rence take The entire charge OF infant from its birth
would wait elderly lady and furnish tn
highest city reference. Apply s. East I'D ST. between
and Lexington
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

A son Of old John Brown has been making
speeches in Ohio to negroes advising them to take
up arms and fight for their rights. He estimated
the number Of blacks in the United States, the
Canadas, and Hayti and argued that they should
all combine for the purpose of Wrestling their right,
the fool, his object is to conquer the whites in the
United States and give the government and soil to
the negroes-in other words, to inaugurate wal
Of races looking to the determination of the one
or the other the mode of settling the question
rights. An indication, this, that long as ther,
is black face in this country there will be black
hearts to stir mp strife.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27


B0r Read the following substitute for the dis
franchisement bill now in fore. This Mr.. Cyper,
is great statesman, true patriot and good chris
tian--'over the left"
Senate bill No. l62, by Mr.. Cypert To repeal
an act passed June g. 1865, and for other purposes
Sec. /. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Tennessee, That every white man
twenty-One years of age, citizen of the United
States, citizen of this State and an actual resi-
dent of the county wherein he may offer his vote
six months before the day of the election shall be
allowed the privilege of the Elective Franchise.
Provided however, that the following named
persons are forever prohibited from voting or hold
ing any Office Of honor trust or profit in this State
win: All who held positions as Senators and Rep
resentatives in the so-called Confederate Govern
ment, all who left seats in the Congress of the
United States and participated in the late rebellion
all who in 1861, denounced the Government Of
the United States and publicly advocated the
principle of secession, and all who resigned judi
cial positions, from the Supreme Bench down to
Probate and County Judge inclusive, and after
wards gave aid and encouragement to the rebellion.
All who held an Office in the so-called Confede-
rate armies, from Lieut.. General down to Colonel,
inclusive.
All who acted as brigands, robbers, guerriIlas,
and all who were members Of this State in 1861,
and voted for the ordinance Of secession.
Provided further, That no man shall be eligible
to the Office of Governor, Secretary of State,
Comptroller, Treasurer, members of the Legsla-
ture, Supreme Court Chancellor, or County Judge,
or Circuit Court Clerk, County Clerk. Sheriff,
County Treasurer, Trustee, or States Attorney,
who is not publicly known to have been an uncon-
ditional Union man from the beginning to the end
of the present rebellion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

New York, Oct. 23.-The steamer Liberty bring
Havana dates to the 18th. Mexican advices from
Vera Cruz to the 18th had been received at Hav.
ana. Macmillan had issued a proclamation OF
the I'd, officially announcing the departure Of Ju
arez from Mexican territory, and saying the caus,
which Jaurez had sustained with so much Valoi
and consistency had at last succumbed.
New YoRK Oct. 23.-Livepool dates of the 2,L
states that correspondence between Mr.. Adams
American Minister, and Earl Russell, in regard tC
the responsibility of England for the ravages com
mitted upon American commerce by the Rebel p
rates fitted out in England, had taken place Ear
Russell repudiates all responsibility and refuses tC
take any action in the case. The papers generally
comment on the correspondence.
The Times can hardly doubt that the propose
for commission will ultimately be accepted, ant
says the best if not the only solution, and thu
candid and friendly tone Of the argument between
Earl Russell and Mr.. Adams justifes that expect a.
ton. Other journals hope for an amicable solu.
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

We invite the attention Of the reader to the bill
offered, in the Senate, by one Cypert, as SUBJ
stitutc for the present Acknowledgement law Read
the bill carefully, and it will be that it dis
franchises every man in the State who did not du-
ring the war; stand side by side, with such men as
Cyperti and that it DISTINGUISHES them, not for q
term of years, but for ever. This we look upon as
the most Infamous proposition ever brought for
ward by minority clique to trampie under
foot the rights and liberties of an overwhelming
majority. We have not been prepared by the civil
administration of that clique, to expect anything
magnanimous, just, or wise but this move exceeds
anything we had anticipated Of wrong and insult
from that quarter. Do these men believe that
what they do cannot be nndone through the same
agency Do they believe the acts of one Legisla-
ture bind all future Legislatures? II they do, it
is great mistake, The people Of Tennessee can
not and will not be ensaved by any such enact
ments. The majority will rule in spite of the I'M
constitutional restrictions which seek to fetter their
freedom and deprive them forever of citizenship.
The ballot-box Offers the means Of redress, and
nothing short Of perpetual military occupation can
prevent access to it, Usurpation by a minority is
precedent and justification for the subsequent ac-
tons Of the majority, and every consideration Of
political justice, vested rights, and selfprotecon
demands the assertion, by the majority, Of all its
civil rights and privileges. The very enormity Of
these acts will render them nugatory and the quiet
workings of public opinion will reverse them.
Oar Southern exchanges express surprise that
the Legislature of the Presidents own State pur-
sues course so directly at variance with his policy
Of Cancellation and restoration. We can, however,
assure our friends abroad, that the Legislature does
not represent the people Of Tennessee nine enths
Of whom cordially endorse the President and will
stand by him the more firmly because Of the radi-
ealism aud usurpations of those now in power
But the day Of our tribulation will have an end
the sOlutary influence of the Presidents policy
upon the public mind will reach the oppressed peo-
pie Of Tennessee aud all we have TO do is TO await
patiently, but watchfuly The sure progress of the
peaceful revolution.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

TX the Senate, bill has been introduced for the
relief of the debtor class 1t is too long for our
limited space but its most prominent provisions
are an extension Of the stay on executions to one
year. an appraisement Of property previous to sale
on execution, which property must bring three
fourths Of it's appraised value, and three years
allowed for the redemption of real estate so sold
We are not prepared to say that such bill, will,
or will not be beneficial to the country, but incline
to the opinion that the sacredness of private con-
tracts is delicate subject, and that it is doubtful
whether the Constitution gives to the Legislature
the right TO interfere with it,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27
SHERIFF's sAIE....BY VIRTUE OF TWO

SHERIFF'S SALE.-..BY VIRTUE OF TWO
~ executions in my hands against l. d. West, O.
w. Beaumont and George Stacker, issued from the
Circuit Courts Of Montgomery and Stewart coun-
ties, Tennessee, in favor Of q. Dudley will pro-
coed, on MONDAY, THE 27TH DAT OF NOVEMBER MKT,
at the Court House door, in the town Of Charlotte
to SELL to the highest bidder for cash. all the lands
Of l. d. West, in Dickson county, Tennessee, lying
principally ON Yellow Creek and its waters, and
bounded on the north by the Montgomery county
line, the west by the Stewart county line on the
south by the lands Of A. A. Brown, John Welker
l.. 7. Hughes John Buchanon, w. T. Patterson
aud Others on the east by the lands Of the 40. X
Furnace" Sophia Shelton, Coleman Shelton, Joseph
Halle and Robert McCallom, containing, by esti-
nation, Six THOUSAND Five Hundred and Seventy
Eight (eo7s) acres, more or less. october l6,
1855. q. w. McMAHAN,
Sheriff Dickson County.
Oct. 20, '65-4t-Prs. fee, o. 90 ra.r
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

MAMMALIAN has issued decree inviting immi-
grafton into Mexico, giving settlers free lands
ownership in fee simple, free from all taxes and all
duties for year. effects not liable to custom dues
and exemption from military service for years
They must, however be enrolled as militia for
neighborhOod defense.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

Duane the war the Republicans advocated the
doctrine that the Administration is the Govetn-
msnt but We hear nothing of 1t now. They have
discovered that the captain and crew arc not
the vessel although they manage its machinery di-
rect its course, and watch over its safety With
them, Lincoln WAS the Government and all were
traitors who opposed him, now thr government is
4 distlnct entity. aaI a.. are traitors who asp
part the President.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

SIGNIFICANT SERMON or HKSRY WARD BmcHRR.
-NeW York. Oct. 23,-lienry Ward Beecher
yesterday delivered sermon in which he gave in
his unqualified endorsement Of Preside Mt johnson
and his reconstruction policy, urged forbearance
and kindness toward the South, insisting that they
must regulate negro suffrage for themselves. We
the Southerners, and that their self-respect must
not be offended. lie also puts forth kind words
for General Lee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27
10 ADVERTISERS

Parties advertising by contract for given time
viii be confined to their legitimate business any
thing outside of this will be charged for separately.
BeA- Advertisers, for specified time, exceeding
three months, will have thu privilege Of renewing
their advertisements quarterly: all extra changes
will be charged for.
rag Funeral notices, Obituaries or any matter
subscribing private interest, win be charged for
Bayr Notices. in local cofND1n, twenty cents per
line. Special Notices fifteen cents per line.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

GEN. PALMER, at Louisville has complained to
the Secretary Of War that the ferrymen will not
put negroes across the Ohio unless they know them
to have been free previous to the war, and the
Secretary told him that the Department had moth
ing to do with it, This blocks Palmer's game Of
running negroes out of Kentucky.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27
DIED,

At hi residence, ON the 75th inst, DR.. @. r.
CoorFR, Of this city-agcd 60 years.
He was for a long term of years physician in
this city, and stood high in the estimation Of all,
both as a physician and polished gentleman. His
death creates vacuum it.were hard to I'll.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27
Poor House For Sale
State OF tennessee, Montgomery County.

K. W. Thomson ct ais, complainants against Jer-
eniah Bellamy, James Reid ct ais.
II appearing from affidavit filed in this cause
this Esd day Of October, s65, that defendants,
Jonathan Starkey and wife Sarah, and James NAL
lory and wife Mary, and Blanche Reid arc non-
residents of the State OF Tennessee II is therefore
ordered that publication be made in the Clarksvle
Chronicle, newspaper published in this County,
for four successive weeks warning them to appear
before or within the first three days Of the Deem
Der term Of said court 10 be held for this county
on the LIST Monday in December next 1865, and
plead, answer or demur to complainants bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed as to them and
set for hearing eIparte
W. 3. NEWELL, Clerk
oe. IS, 'eS-4v PrI fee % 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27

Mr.. CAMERON, Of Shelby, who moved the resolu
tons endorsing the 'Administration-wh resolu-
tons were voted down by the House. has been
expelled from that body, on the vague charge Of
ineligibility. Wonder il his resolutions had any
thing to do with his ejectment?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-27
Administrator's Notice

ALL persons indebted TO the estate Of THOMAS
W. WISDOM. deceased are requested to make pay
ment TO the Undersigned, and all who have claims
against said estate should present them to me with
in the time prescribed by law, .---.'I
r. W. MACRAE, Jl,
o. IS, 'es-tts Adminirrator.