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great outrage on Mrs. F's character. But
who made her judge Of the law, and an
executioner of the law at the same time p
Concede thus much to her, and you have con-
ceded the same to every nan and woman in
the land. At that point every man begins to
DO what sis right in his own eyes," Rather
than take such position it would have been
q thousand fold better for Mrs. Ferris to
have died q martyr than by evasion to have
defed the law. Unless the law is honored,
all guarantee to safety is gone. Defy the
law, and 1t ceases in every practical sense
to be law. Such a course creates an IN
dercurrent of feeling in community which
is disguised with all efforts to get justice
in courts, and almost cempels men to resort
to personal eradication by riolence to get their
rights.
Besides, if she was guilty. the jury could
have prayed the mercy of the court, and
In view of the moral qualities of the case,
pardon or Communication of punishment
might have been procured from the COVER
nor. But If it is true, as now seems to be
the case, that the law has been set aside,
and sympathy has ruled the hour, then in.
deed has great crime been committed-a
| crime which, in principle, takes away all our
guarantees of safety when we come into court.
| l write this without the most distant preiu-
dice against Mrs. FORTS. So far as l know
she is a lady in her general character, but il
she committed rash act under great prov.
ocation, she ought to be willing, aye, anx.
ious, to satisfy the law. She owes thus
much to the general good. So do we all owe
it, and if we transgress, as good citizens
atonement ought to be made. / should have
waited to know more certainly about this be
fore writing anything. but for the fact tha
cases of this kind of over riding and evadine
the law are becoming so common, that it lief
nearly no chance to doubt that il had beer
done in this case. Most earnestly do | wisl
that my impressions in this matter may be il
| error.
Yours for the supremacy of law,
j. NJ SNYDER
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The story of the assassin Booth being en-
gagged to a daughter of Senator John p. Hale
is denied by the Boston Advertiser, which
says:
1--WE are happy to give place to the follow
ing note from q gentleman who Is entirely
competent to give an opinion, and hope it will
be copied wherever the original misstatemen,
has been published:
"BosroN, April 81, 1865.
"To the editors Of the Boston Daily Advertiser:
"In your paper ofthis morning, you gave a dis
patch from Cincinnati, stating that y. Wiki e,
Booth was to have been married soon to a daua h
ter of Senator Hale.' There is no truth in The
statement, nor the slightest Foundation for it, anc
| would request, tibet in justice to Senator Hale
and his family, you will give this the same pu bile
ity you have the statement ssCo
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urHE DUTIES ARE MINE,zT THE CON-
SEQUENCES REMAIN WITH
GOD,3

These were the signifant words of Andrew
:Jobnson when he took the oath to perform
.ba du.es of president of the United States,
as prescribed by the constitution. They were
f;rst uttered by him in speech maae In the
Senate in 1861 upon the expulsion OF Jesse u.
Bright. in which he said: "Ay duties
mill perform. Duties are mine, consequences
are Gods" In this came speech. among the
last he delivered in the senate, he said
uJtr know myself there 10 one who desires
the preservation OF this government more tnan
s s pa Think I have given as much evidence
an mortal man could give OF my devotion 10 Ine
Union. 1 anna democrat now nave
been one all my life, 1 expect to 1--we and ole
one, aud the corner stone OF my aemoS1acy .es.
upon the enduring basis OF the Union democrats
NAV come and &c, but they shall never divert
me from the polar star by which L have oeeh
guided from early life, the great principles OF oe
nocracy, upon which this government resls, aaa
which cannot be carried out without the PrsSef-
Walton of the Union of these states"
The most promising feature of Andrew
Johnson's character is his confidence in the
people. In speech made in 1860, alluding
20 the clamor that our government was fail
ure, and could be changed for the better, ne
SPOKE. Will SKobt eofo1Aey VI sAo SA.S1 - "
who are opposed to government based on
the intelligence of the people and who are
continually endeavoring to steal power from
the many to confer it upon the few. He
said:
ssI will stand by the constitution OF the country
asst is, and by all it's guarantees. 1 am not Tor
breaking up this great confederacy; l am Tor
holding on to it it is, with the mode and amer
pointed out in the instrument for it's own amend
ment. 1t was good enough for Washington, for
Adams, for Jefferson, and for Jackson. 1t is good
enough for and intend to stand by 1t, and to
insist on a compliance with all Its guarantees
north and south.
We might multiply declarations of similar
import, but these sufficiently emphasize his
devotion to democratic principles. The Post
suggests that he may prove the superior Of
Mr.. Lincoln in carrying forward the work OF
pacifcation and says that
UAndrew johnson is identified IN derivation
with the masses of the southern people. On the
cessation of hostilites, will not the old feeling oil
love and admiration for Andy johnson return 10
them? When it is known that their ancient friend
and champon-the disciple of Andrew jackson
is president of the United States will not that
simple fact alone do more to conciliate them than
all the armistles and promises that could be de-
vised 90.
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BOOTH.

The secretary Of war telegraphs that Booth
has been killed and that his body is in Wash
ineton. It will be great relief to the anAi.
cites of the people to hear of his capture oo.
il is greatly to be regretted that he wa' nv
taken alive in order that a full ana compie''
statement of the motives which LED MIN 70
commi. the horrible crime might be obtained
from him. and also of ell who were In any
mannar associated with him. Some facts IN
regard TO this matter will, doubtless % ~
tanned from Harold and others, pu' tney
viii NOT be Is satisfactory as if obtained d.
rect from Booth himself.
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STEAM BOILER MANDATORY.

NHE subscribers have formed a co partner.
i ship under the style and firm of Othick &
Schillinger, and have taken the Boiler Shop near
Buford's Foundry, where they will carry on the
business of manufacturing
steam Boilers.
They will do all kinds of Sheet Iron Work,
Steamboat Work and Blacksmithing, to order.
From their long experience in the manufacture
of Boilers and Sheet Iron Work, they feel that
they can give satisfaction to all who favor them
with their patronage.
JAMES OTHICK,
CHRIS SCHILLINGER.
Rock Island, March 4, dw6m.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

SPRINGFLELD, April Otn 1900.
Mrs. Adele Douglas, Washington City, d. c..
DEAR MADAME Your note of the 9th ul.
timo was received some days ago, with the
deed to lot one, in Oakenwald, Chicago, Cook
County, Illinois. Herewith / enclose you ex-
change ON New York for SIS 900 as request
ed.
take the liberty to inclose you an anthem
ticated copy of the act of the legislature of
this state, which refers to the same subject.
/ take pleasure in informing you that ali
the forms have been complied with, proper
and necessary to vest in the State of Illinois
the title OF the ground upon which lie buried
in that state he loved SO we'll and honored SO
long, the sacred remains of your deyoted
husband, and Illinois noble patriot and
statesman. Always jealous of his immortal
fame the people of Illinois would not be sat
is6ed to suffer the soil of his last home ON
earth to fall heritage to any other than to
their own decendants
With assurance of the highest personal
esteem, am, most respectfully, YOUR obedi.
ent servant.
RICHARD j. OGLEsBy.
Governor of Illinois.
The act referred to in the foregoing letter
is in these words:
An act to appropriate twenty five thousand
dollars to purchase the tract OF land in which
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Resistance at an End 7
STRIKING Their COLORS.
CriSfadOrO'S Hair Dive,
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,

| OFFER for sale my house and lot on
i Broadway, nearly opposite Moline Avenue
The house is very good, story and half wood
containing SIX rooms pantry, plenty of closets
&c, &c, goos cellar. well and everything IN nice
order. The lot Is so by $50 feet, and has a
large variety OF fruit trees, apples, cherry,
gooseberry, currants, &C, sc. 1t is a very de-
slrable place. There is also q good stable, coal
shed, &c, sc.
For terms enquire at the ARGUS Office, or oil
the undersigned.
MOSES LEARY.
Rock Island, April a6-dwIw
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apr2Sd wifi
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

ESTATE ofJOSHUA B. STURN Deceased.
IL The undersigned having been appointed eI-
ecutor of the estate OF Joshua b. Sturn, late
of the county Of 2ock Island and Stale of Illinois,
deceased, hereby give notice that they will appear
before the County Court of Rock Island County,
at the Office, of the clerk of said court the city
OF Rock Island, at the June term, on the Sd
MONDAY IN JUNE next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are Motif
ed and requested to attend forhe purpose OF having
the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate paymen,
to the undersigned
Dated this 25th day of April, A. D., 1865.
WILLIAM KIDDOO,
apr27w3w. Executor
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DRESS MAKER.

IN THE lST OF NAY Mrs. Mary CORY
" will open Dress Makers Shop, over Aiken,
Jarvis Burral's store, where she will be pleased
TO wait upon the ladies of Rock Island and vicin.
ity who favor her with their patronage. Thankful
to her former patrons for their custom she hopes
for a continuance oftheir orders.
apl26dwlw
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Music Teacher.

WILLIAM BABC0CK respectfully Of
w iers his services to the people of Rock r.
Iano ana vicinity, a. teacher of the Piano Forte
Terms SIS per quarter.
Lessons gwen at his residence or at the res.
denee Of the pupils, desired, and at such terms
rs will suit the pupils.
he |" Pernssted TO refer to Prof. Leighton, as TO
qualifications, &c, &C.
For furtAer particulars, enquire at the store OF
Halves . Bsbeock, corner Washington and Illinois
streets, Rock island.
mchlSdwtf.
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sssary sacrifice Johnston, and not himself,
entailed on the people of N. Carolina. The
civilized world pronounce Johnston's course
inhuman and illegitimate.
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OSBORN d CURTIS.

OSBORN d CURTIS.
A TT0RNEYS AT LAW, Rock Island
n Illinois. Office in the Court House.
Practice in the State and Federal Courts Titles
to real estate examined short notice
Soldiers claims adjusted.
CHARLES VI. OSBORN.
HENRY CURTIS, Jr.
Re- K Island Feb. 81, dw3m.
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SEWING MACHINES.

SEWING MACHINES.
HAVE FOR SALE the Singer, Grover
i Baker and How Sewing Machines, all Of
which are known, TO this community, to be the
rec best machines ever in use.
also have machine twist and thread for sale
Any one wishing to purchase please give me a
w. I. NORRIS, Agent,
nett door to Bibcock's new hall, up stairs on
Illinois street.
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The Grave of Douglas.

By the following letter of Governor Ogles
by to Mrs. Douglas, it will appear that the
action of the state of Illinois in reference to
the burial place of her lamented statesman
has been consumated
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War DEPARTMENT, I
-ar AL ~ n on

To Maj. Gen. Dix: -
ing dispatch from Maj. Gen. Halleck com.
mending the military division of the james:
Gen. S.Canby and Thomas were instincte
some days ago that Sherman's arrangements
with johnson was disapproved by the presi-
dent, and they were ordered to disregard it
and push the enemy in every direction.
Signed E. NJ. STANTON.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-01-04
Babes in thoMN

| The following touching stor,
by the Melbourne (Australia) cofrl
pondent Of tho London Times. =
"Some weeks back, at the station
Of Mr.. nugald Smith, at Horsheln,
two boys and a girl, aged respectively
the eldest boy nine, the girl seven and
the youngest boy FIVE, the children OF
o carpenter named Duff, wandered by
themselves into the bush and were
lost. They had been sent out by their
mother, as they had often gono out on
tbs same errand before, to gather
broom, and not returning before dark
the parents became alarmed, and a
ssaroh commenced. The father as
sisted by friends and neighbors in large
numbers, sconred the country IN every
direction fer nights and days in vain.
At length, IN despair, the assistance Of
some aboriginal blacks was obtained,
these people possessing an almost
blood-heund instinct in iolloQing up
tho very fain,est tracks. The blacks
soon came upon Che traces Of the little
wanderers, eNpahating, as those track
ers always do, at every bert tBig or
iiattoned tuf5 OF grass, Oh tho appar-.
ent actings OF tine object of their
search. Here, little one tired sit
down. Big one kneel down, carry
him along Hore travel all night
dark not SOC that bush her fall on
him" Further on aud more observa-
tons Here little one tired again
big one kneel down; no able to rise,
fall iiat Oh his faco' The accuracy
of theso readings Of the blacks was
Afterwards curiously corroborated by,l
tho children themsel ys.s-.vr-rncy were
-..,., % i.aa,tifonS after the extinction of
the faintost hope Of their ever being
again seen alive, the searching party
came on them. They are described as
having been foand lying all in a row
on q clump Of broom among some
trees, tho youngest in the middle, care
fully wrapped III his sisters frock.--
They appeared TO be in a deep and
not unpleasant sleen- On hainle :, a''..'4''
His lace wasso elnacipated that has lips
would not cover his teeth, and he
could only Just feebly groan Father.
The Youngest who had suffered least,
woke mp rs from dream, child like
dreaming, "Father, why didn't you
come Cor US sooner2 We were crying
for you; tho sister who was almost
quite gone, when lifted up, could only |
1nurmur, Gold, cold" No wonder,
a., tba Ettla craoture had stvippel her. |
self of her freclS, as the elder boy
said, to cover Frank, for he was cry
ing with cold
"The children have all since done
well, and are rapidly recoyering.--
They were without food, and by their
own account had only one drink of
water during the whole time they
were out, and this was from the FRI
day of one week until tho Saturday
of the next week, in all, nine days aud
eight nights."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-01-04
stlseted &aetrN.
sYMPATHY.
sr vroIrrrn wooDs.


There Is a charming mystery about this world of
ours t.,
That fingers round its shady ways, like fragrance
round the flowers;
lt gives to woe sweet reprIeye, ,-to pain geatIe
And clothes our sorrow in garb, that's almost
beautiful stEttI
'Iis sympathy that weayes the charm, ,--exerts
y, the mystic spell,
NhSeftly thro' tho hearts lone cave, tho peal
lUos swell.
When sorrow
ev'ry ray esrr riper years, and shuts of
That promised brights.
hoods happy day; l-snce, In our child
When tear drops glitter in the eye,
the cheek e,all adowu
And bitterness reigns in the heart, which ON,
mild and meekj
IT'S Sympathy that gIimmers down, and cheer
the sombre gloom,
And gives to life its springtime how'u in oil thsi
pristine bloom.
When woman's love and confidence have wop :
base return,
AnG ala ,hoir ashes lie entOmbed within he heers'
sealed urn;
When Fame botrays her sacred trust, and Honor
wounded, lies,
And ey'ry impulse, grand and strong, beneath ta'
Tis Sympathy that lends star to guide our foot
steps on.
To cheer us with its gentle light aud herald IN
the dawn.
When death. the dark-robed messedger, steals
soitly 10 our side,
And robs us Of the one in ysom We feit sueh
worthy pride;
when hearts that thrilled )er as alone, will thrill
for us no more,
And lips win never war 'gain, the smiles Of ors
they wore
IT'S synpssdy that kindly throws halo round
tho grave,
And showers about our hanery lives the manna
which they crave
The Sympathy Of those VIC rove pe.s ades tho IN
most heart
Winds gently thro its misty aisIes and bids its
shades departi
Like Moses rod, il shtes tho rock, whengs purcst
! waters burst,
And in their liquid bfiiiiau > wo quonoh our rag
ing thirst.
IT'S Sympathy, with fairy wand, restores oas
faded joy,
And gives to us our PvRcED gold, refined from
base alloy.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-01-04
Adultorated Confeenons---Death in
Candies.

Parents and friends Of children
would do well to heed the following
expose which we copy from New
York paper. Dningthe hoiidaysorat
otIgertinies, sonlethilig else than con-
fections should be procured to make
Children happy without lnahing them
miserabie. The warning voice says:
Consumers OF candies are notaware
that siuce tllc extgeordinery advance
IN tNo peiee OF s,li-ars, conisttoners,
greet s.il, shfa'F have entered largely
snto.tha-a..ulseFsg ol what were, at
one ttala, iisrfue ureparatieus, but
witch are. Apw na.do up ina great
part, OF deletegiRss earthly subs'anees.
Some iew years ago the city was
agitated by The cry o. nduteratod milk.
lit was conclusigely shown that its use
was stealthily undermining|the health
of the juvenile portion of the popula-
ton, and that large per centage OF
the deaths among children was dircct-
ly traceable tosits use. Legislative
interforonce was invoked, and stringl
ent act was passed, which the proper
authorities have enforced to the letter.
Confessedly injurious az adulterated
milk was admitted to DO by the high
est medical authorities II was health
giving compared to the vilo' prepara.
tons that are now sold under tho nams
of confectionery, and which parents
without stopping to examine, permit
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1865-01-04

chalky substance, which among man.
ufacturers Is known under the namo
of "teiTs a2Joa." 1t was originally
imported from Dorbyshire, England,
but is now found elsewhere, is about
one cent and half per pound, and
is as wo have said, largely substituted
fol sugar, which at tho present time
costs from thirty to tlIirty-two conts
per pound. We are crodibly informed
that in some Of the largest manufac-
tories there are used of this earth
from 1000 to 5000 pounds per week;
and in tho smaller establishments,
whore great gains are sought by the
Nroprietors, it is introduced into their
Nnpounds with a recklessness that is
an Nxutely fearful, when the conse-
auens resulting from its consump
uon an contemplated
inns Nlallky substance generally
USED IN WHIT confectioners technically
eall "pan WNk ''--such as almonds,
sugar plums d Il caraways. In many
instances It wilNb5 found on oxasnina-
ton, that at leash ,two-thirds OF these
CONNECTIONS is oompssed Of this earth,
one-third only being sugar, which is
put on tho outside to make, them ap-
pear genuine. The chalk is also in
troduced extensively into what is call
ed rolled or pored candy, and it viii
also be found in conversation lozen-
ges."
Indeed, it would be difficult to name
TX preparation that comes from the
oHs' Hss'sset - the manufacturers Of can
l,ooa' pso. 1,-rsb this so called "teyve
hooyes all senssts. found, and Il be.
critically whaterer>~-.ans,' - ',.ru 80. - ~
the form of sugared prsp,.-rcb 49, =,
fore they permit it to pass~~~bn-
stomach.
| Adulterated candies can be detecte,
in a very simple mannor. Take
wine glass or tumblar and halt
I'LL it with pure water. Drop into th
water the suspected CONNECTION.
will dissolve in few minutes. Should
Il be adulterated there will be foun,
at tho bottom Of tho glass heavy
white substance. This is the chalk
which is all but indissoluble.
The information contained in tn.
above, it is but Just to state, was re-
ceived from an operative confectioner
whose address is in our possession. -
Actuated by motives of humanity, he
has written US a note, in which he
fully explains the mcd,sS opedaadi by
which candies, purporting to be, and
sold as of sugar, are made ont oi
challzy and other deleterious substan-
ces.
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arrow .nscape q niahop Morlra;na. !, \;

Narrow -Escape OF Bishop McIlvainc.
On his late voyage home from Europe Bishop
Mcilyainc, Of this Episcopal Dioccsc had very
narrow escape from drowning. 1t Is rclatod as
follows in the Gambler Episeopaiian, in an arti-
ele from Assistant Bishop Bedell
) Tho Bishop Of the Diocese arrived in New York
on Saturday, 10Th, by steamship Etra. Tho pas
szge was unusually stormy and pcrilous; and only
a.signal mercy of God saved cur beloved Bishop
from being washed into the sea, beyond any pos
sbillty Of relief. For sixteen days, during which
the passage lasted strong gales were encounter
ed almost all the time dead ahead There was
scarcely day WHOM the passengers dared TO 10
on deck. ou ono occasion, whilst the Bishop and
several other phssoneers were making thoir way
to tho Saloon, wnve rose above the ship, and
cressing st that moment, fell with treinendous
-iorcc upon the vessel Tho wpdwnrd bulvnrks
w.re instantly stove, and tho water rushing Ia
crvriel the bishop, and others. who wero with
him, down to leqward hall drowned e.e
g One poor itsls cabin boy the Captains SER
want, n gentle and attractive lad was sn ept over-
board Nothing could be done to save him for
the ship Itself was staggering Under the blow
| In making great effort - save himself, tho
Bishop spraiued his ankle, hut recovered his
footing; ina moment WIS throenag A third
time wac on the point OF being tllrown, WHOM tho
steward, sc.irg his condition, spsnng cut Of the
saloon and d& him into placo Of safely. Tho
volume VI Mas of this wavowas so great that is
flled even the Sa3r TO The depth oftwo feet j.
il said lhs. the Captain estnasrl It's vc.ght W
! 100 tons. Every snilor On deck WIS injured,
'Vne ,-.vr fellow was thto,su' down a hatohway,
I 6Aa tFohc his arm. Eor u few moments thef-
was imminent danger that the Bishop would bs
| washed otorboar1; sud thon 'hc-c could have
been no help But tho Lord delivered him.
| On tie. Bsnop's @epastivc.t a requested that
praysrs r,ight topfered- -'er he saf6 yoynye nra
retiin Gei has gfariouAis arsworod OF prf y
ters, TIN prhop lot t,se dorcsc is feeble hcanh.
4 I1e retlrs Nitl,. renctstd vieor, oni IS hb'e ~
Esay, ~ am very vcll'' For ttis fnerry, md cs-
pesially for Gof rsp lpresyasispo n ri,n Dur
grateful +, gpsi'l nxw .s6ggc1t.tlnt .iVcyery
church srharl,s for hia1faie rniusE fvii fca''
shoald be oRcred 90 next sanday. q. r.b