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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

IN one ofour lows regiments am informed bya
neighbor, who knows the facts, that on last New
Years day,-thst bitter cold day, when other
mothers and other children were happy in their
gifts, and thanked God for blessings bestowe this
poor mother gathered her little ones around her
IN the miserable excuse for bed, and covering
them az best she could with the rags, underworld
to keep them from freezing, not having particle
of fuel nor a cent OF money to get 1t with. Our
good citizens only need a reminder. She will be
moved o-day to a more comfortable place, and
ner immediate necessities attended to. But more
than this must be done. c. II. ELDRIDGE.
Such recital is enough to make ones heart
bleed. Our people are generous-they give
abundantly to the orphans abroad they re-
spond promptly to a national monument
fund committees are appointed to scour the
county to invite every man, woman and child
to contribute money for the erection of coun-
ty monuments, and yet poor, sorrowing,
heat-broken mother. with her emaciated, half
naked children, In q miserable howell, trem-
blss on the brink of starvation! Shame
What return is that to the wives and helpless
orphans of brave men who perish in battle
for our country! Shame again; and shame
it must be upon US if we permit such
things. Were it not better to form associa-
tions whose object it should be to canvass the
city and country by committees, not for the
purpose OF getting dollars to build monu-
uonts Dut u Suck out the needy wives ana
children-and to provide for their wants p
Such facts will live when monuments crum-
BILE to dust. Such deeds will stand recorded
on the pages of the Great Book of life, when
craven marble and our nations history shall
have passed away forever.
Think you that the spirits of the Scott
county braves, who have persisted in battle
wouldapprove this could they speak to you to
day. No! they would despiss and execrate
US for erecting monuments to their memory
while yet their dear wives and precious chill.
dren were in want.
Could the spirit of Abraham Lincoln speak
to this people to-day it would rebuke this
mamoth monumental effort, and admonish US
to use the same degree of energy in amelora-
ating the sufferings of the soldiers widow
and her orphan children instead of rearing
monuments of useless marble, to rear asy lums
for MANNED and helpless soldiers.
Candidly-let us do our duty to the living
for the dead are at rest. Let US stop this
absolute waste of money for show, and make
glad the hearts of the neglected widows and
orpans.-Dagenport Democrat
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
Case of Suffering.
DAVENPORT. Iowa. NAV o

DAFENFUhI, IUWd, May ~ou, 1000.
Nh. d. N. RICHARDsoN-Dear Sir while the
community is all in blaze of excitement as to
the amount of funds to be raised for thess
Orphans Asylum - would it not be we'll to do
something for those worse than orphans, the SOL
diers sick widow and starving children. That
may seem strong term to use in this prosperous
city. Nevertheless, we have them right an our
midst. case came TO my notice to-day, and NV
wife and lady friend went to investigate. They
found in one small miserable room, sick woman.
with two little children, one five and the other
two years old; no cooking stove, only small
chamber stove, a tin teapot, some cracked and
broken dishes-a very small supply at that. but
one dress, no bonnet, nothing but an old cha wi
TO cover her head and shoulders; no shoes for
herself and children; not even a table around
which she might draw the remnant of her family
and abe the tridoU of tcho has laid do,pn has
IJsfor US within the last six months az a soldier
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

are turned. Sherman properly rebuked his
insolence and treachery on proper occasion.
Ii was fit that before the cabinet, in which
he has assumed the airs and power of a die
tator, and before many of the most eminent
men In the nation, in the broad light of day,
in the presence Of thousands representing
every state in the nation he has insulted, that
his insolence should have received reproof
that could not fail to sting through the self
conceit on which it rests. Among the many
good things which Sherman has done, and
well done, few were better. or better done,
than his contemptuous rebuff of the war scre-
Chicago Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
SHERMAN AND STANTON.

In an account of the review of the army of
the Cumberland, at Washington, it is stated
that, when General Sherman mounted the
stand, he approached the president, extend
sing his hand, when Secretary Stanton rose
sand extended his. General Sherman turn
"ed on his hsel and seated himself at the
'sfurtts ar end of the platform, without even
,sbowing recognition" Served him right.
speciaI to the N. Y. Commercial
WASHINGTON, May 26-The quarrel OF Shef-
man and Stanton increases in intensity and oitter.
ness The Chronicls contains long communica-
t;on from ono of Sberman,s friends on recent
event: I'D the general management Of the war =,
dep,,,men, The action of Secretary Stanton Is
-evieved in scathing terms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

The New York 7ribune's Washington spe
cial says "the disunionists" have carried the
election in the northern part of
Virginia, and complains that
one of the successful candidates had taken
the oath of allegiance to the United States
only the night before election. We don't
perceive how men who swear allegiance to
the United States can be disunionists. The
election: was for members of the new legis-
lature
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

HONOR TO ILLNoIs.-The honor having been
claimed by the troops of different states, inves-
tigation has shown that the first flag raised over
Richmond after it's evacuation was that of an
Illinois regiment. The honor had been widely
claimed by Massachusetts,, but Gov. Andrew of
that state, in letter to Governor Oglesby, &C.
knowledges that the silk flag of the 18th Illinois
regiment was the first flag displayed in Richmond
on the day of its capture.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

A young lady having 'set her cap" for
rather large specimen of the opposite sex, and
having failed to win was telling her sorrows to a
couple of con6dants, when one of them comforted
her with these words: "Never mind, Moe,
there's as good fish in the ever was caught"
"Mollie knows that" replied the other, "but she
wants q whale"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

To SCHOOL OFFICERS AND TEACHERs.-The
following is list of the stamps required on
school documents
Tow nship Treasurer's bond, ST. 90.
Teachers certificate on schedule, .05.
Mortgages taken by Township Treasurer as
security for money loaned, so for every $780,
or fractional part thereof.
Notes taken security for money loaned by
Town Treasurer, .05 for every $4,000 or fraction
thereof.
All other official papers, such as receipts, con-
veyances of school sites, bonds of school direct
ors for money borrowed, orders on treasurer,
&C., are exempt. VIM. H. GEsT,
County Superintendent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

WoMANs IDEA OF TROUSERS young New
England mamma, on the important occasion of
making her little boy his first pair of trowsers,
conceived the idea that it would be more econ.
omical to make them of the same dimensions
behind and before so that they might be changed
about and wear evenly-and SO she fashioned
them. Their effect, when donned by the little
victim, was ludicrous in the extreme. Papa, at
the first sight of the baggy garments so fearfully
and wonderfully made" burst into roar of
laughter, and exclaimed, '0h, my dear, how
could you have the heart to do st? Why, the
little fellow won't know whether he's going to
school or coming home. Little Pilgrim.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

The only basis of union was the church organiza.
ton known as the episcopalians. As the cong.
egatonalists insisted their notions as the basis
Of q christian union-as DR.. Vermilye said that,
to be one all must stand on the baptist episco-
pal platform cit never would be done"-as the
baptists refused to yield immersion, and the epis-
copalians ordination by a bishop-the impossible
ity of further union than now exists was demon
strated-a,d the convention adjourned -Natiors-
al bateIligencer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

AN EQUITABLE DIyIsIoN.-During the stormy
DAYS of 1S4S, two stalwart mobrocrats entered
the bank of the late Baron Anselm Rothchild at
Frankfort. " You have millions on millions"
said they to him. and we have nothing you
must divide with US" Very well; what do you
suppose the firm of Rothchild Is worth 9n-
About forty millions of forms" "Forty mil
lions, you think. Ell Now then there are FORTY
millions of people in Germany that will be
form apiece Here's yours"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
FLOUR AND FEED,

az E are now manufacturing and are pre-.
w pared to deliver, on short notice, in any
part of the city, the very best quality of wheat
-four, rye -four rye meal, corn meal, hominy
bran, sc, all of which warrant.
- Orders left at VIM. Shearer's or J. b. &
NJ. c. Tricks grocery stores, at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
BIDDlS0N & GILMORE.
Rock Island, Dec. 20, 1864, DIFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

The Baltimore American says Elk Gov
Letcher, of Va, was arrested at his home in
Lexington Va, on Sunday the 2lst inst, and
brought to Washington the next day. 1t Is
believed that all the rebel governors will be
tried for treason.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

A communication appeared in the Wash
ington Chronicle on Thursday, understood TO
be from the pen of Senator Sherman (the
generals brother). in which Secretary Stan
ton is handled very roughly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
Farmers Attention.

M L are now prepared to exchange Flour,
w Bran, Corn Meal, &c, for wheat and corn.
We believe we give satisfaction both In guam
ity and quality, Call and give trial at
Old Planning Mill where we have in connection
First Rate FIGURING Mill, with two of stone
nd two reels covered with Cunkle's best Dutch
Anchor Boiling Cloth. Also Rye Flour and HON.
envy always on hand.
BIDDlSON & GILMORE,
dec20wtf Cor. Washington and r. r. SITS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

Mrs. JEFF Davis. her children, brother and
sister, and Mrs. C. c. Clay have gone to Sa-
yannah, as permission for them to proceed
north has been refused By the war depart.
ment.
Mrs. Davis Is a daughter of Gen. Howell,
of Georgia. She is a second wife. His first
wife was a daughter of Gen. lack Taylor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
DOG NOTICE.
owners, Pay Your Dog Tax {!

A LII OWNERS OF DOGS are hereby noti-
n fed to call at the Marshal's Office and pay
their Dog Tax, by the LIST day of June next, the
City Ordinance relating thereto will be strictly
enforced.
FL. UNDERWOOD, City Marshal.
Rock Island, May 10th, 1865.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

President Lincoln hesitated about appointing
Mr.. Chase to the chief justiceship, because, he
said, he had " the presidency on the brain"
From his stamping tour in the south, the appoint
ment does not appear to have cured him Of his
malady.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

All soldiers whose terms of enlistment ex-
pire before Oct. LIST, the telegraph says. are
to be mustered out Immediately and sent
home
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

Post General Dennison has started
south to make arrangements to reestablish
post office communication
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27

Terrible rain, wind and hail storms reported
to have occurred recently at Richmond, Va, and
in Kansas and Missouri. Much damage was done,
but no lives lost.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

THE UNDERSIGNED have formed
L partnership tor the purpose of carrying on
the grocery trade at Wollenhaupt's old stand, on
Orleans street, and will keep good stock of
family groceries, provisions, etc. and sell always
at the lowest market rates.
HF- Cash and the highest price paid for all
kinds OF country produce
JACOB WOLLENHAUPT,
HENRY SCHNITGER.
mayl 5d~tf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
FOR SALE.
ROCK ISLAND HOUSE.

= HE undersigned, having leased the Rex
llslsnd House, would respectfully announce 70
the public that 1t will be his earnest endeayor n
conduct 1t IN manner to elicit the appreciation Of
all who may bestow their patronage on him. he
promises that 1t shall not fall below its former
character, and hopes that the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to 1t may be continued
Aug. 5,dwtf. JOSEPH KELLEY
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-27
NJ. MARX,
DeutsCher AdvOcat.

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT
y LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC Office in Bu-
lords Block, Rock Island, Ill.
apr29dwtt
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-08
Tho Monroe noctrlne.

The Albany Evening Times says our
soldiers are all in favor of the Monroe
Doctrine. In a speech at St Louis,
General Blair said that t~hree-fourths Of
his corps stood ready to help drive
Macmillan out of Mexico. At Cincin-
natl, General Sherman deprecated the
idea of renewed war, but ~contended
that Il might be necessary 10 maintain
The safety of our border line with the
sword In one Of the few pithy ad-
dresses made by him, General Grant
pronounced the army unanimously in
favor Of supporting the Monroe Doc
tFine. These men know whereof they
speak. And they represent a prepon-
derating sentiment on the palt of our
people, which is not favorable to Napo-
Icons schemes in Mexico. Nor is this
sentiment confined to the North
S~outaerners who were engaged in re-
bcilion share il quite rs generally, and
with even more intensity. Six huns
bred officers late in the Confederate
army have offered their swords 70 the
Jnarez Governmept shrough its repre-
sentative at Washington, n. Romero.
The Administration OF President John
son reflects public opinion We may
expect that it wiIlimprOve the first oc-
casion for inviting the Frenca out Of
Mexico. And with nothing but a mar
row river separating the lines Of Gen
ersl Mejia from thossof General Sheri-
dan, the occasion is likely to PRESENT. it.
self ct almost any time.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-08
General Hooker aud Henry Ward
Reecher.

General Hooker aud Henry Ward
Beecher.
The New York correspondent of the
Chicago Republican says:
The recent report of the committee
on the conduct of the war reflected
somewhat on Rev. II. w. Beecher, be-
cause he declined to give the name of
his informant concerning the drunken
ness of General Hooker st the battle
of Chancellorsgille. As General Hook
er has come to live in New York, and
commands the department in which
Nj. Beecher's parish is located, there
has been much gossip anent the origin
81 story and Mr. Beechers position. As
a friend of both parties / felt deter
mined 70 bring the matter to an issue,
and the facts of the case prove that
! while MI. Beecher wa easy in putting
faith in the promise of his English
hosts, he was entirely guided by good
faith and honest intent It seems that
the Rev. Nh. Alvord reported TO Mr..
Beeeher that General Howard had de-
clared General Hooker intoxicated at
that time. Mr.. Alyord did not wish
the matter spread, and desired Mr.
Beeeher not to repeat it. He did not
until, when months afterwards at q
temperance breakfast given him in
England, he was called upon for a
speech. Taking the word of the chair
man that they met simply as gentlea
nen, whose conversation was not to be
reported. and being assured that what
he said should be kept entirely and alb
solutely quiet, he repested, among
other incidents, as pertinent to the oc-
casion, Alvords statement.
his surprise may be imagined when
he saw the matter in print, putting him
as author of the report, and holding
him responsible for the truth of it
The committee on the conduct of the
war sent for his authority, but he didn't
wish to disclose the name of Mr. Al
word, and the onus rested on his shout
ders. 1t would seem to be the only
square thing for Mr.. Alvord to accept
the responsibility, relieve Mr.. Beecher
of the burden he now bears, and give
has authority for the statement If he
won't or can't do this, then Mr.. Beecher
would be not only justified but bound
to admit that his charge was mere hear
say, and General Hooker, so far as this
statement IS concerned, should oe coz
sidered mot guilty"
We are very glad to see this expla-
nation. Whenever believed Mr.. Beeeher
capable of inventing a falsehood, OF
willing to repeat one, and it is pleasant
to have him thus relieved. But some
one is guilty. We can't believe it was
General Howard OF Mr.. Alvord we
know nothing. We know this, how
ever, that General French was similarly
slandered by a black coat, and it
behooves Mr.. Alvord to clear his skirts.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-08
governor hamilton Of Teras.

o. Is arrival at Galveston. Governor
Hamilton was waited upon and vel
coined by q Committee Of the Loyal
Union Association Of that city. On the
goth alt, ne addressed the League and
citizens. His speech was excellent in
matter and manner. he briefly refer
red 70 the pretezt which had been used
to place the State in rebellion 10 the
general government, and showed their
fsllscy-touched upon the incidents Of
the war-and explained the present
posture of affairs in the State. In cor.
clusion he said:
BY resson Of your rebellion, you have
impaired no right Of the United States
but You have sadly changed your posi-
ton n standing with that Govern
ment
Under the Law defining treason and
providing for its punishment, you are,
EltnoUt the clemency Of the President
unable to take any step or do or per-
form any act in recognizing State Gov
The former State Government having
been overthrow BY rebellion, and the
citizens generally lsboring under such
disabilities as to render them p~owerless
70 act the question presented itself 10
the President what is to be done"
The Constitution of the United States
declares that the United States shall
guarantee to every State q republican
form of Government"
There being no Government Estate
IN Texas and the people not in a condi.
ton to act without the aid of the Pres
ldent, It becomes his duty to provide
the means whereby they may re-estab
hsh their former relations with the gen.
eral Government
10 that end he has, TO all but a few
offered amnesty for the past, and t
this few he has said present your claims
for special amnesty, and If YOU show
merit, your petition will not be re.
fused He has appointed me Provis
lonai Governor, and made it my duty K
take such steps as may be necessary K
gave the people an opportunity of avail
ing themselves Of kis amnesty upon tn,
terms proposed, and then, when thu
prepared, 10 provide the means for ia,
assembling of convention Of delegate.
70 a convention to be elected by tb,
people 10 alter or amend the presen
State Constitution, or frame a new one
as 70 them shall seem best 10 be sub
mitted 10 the people of the State 70
their action. In the discharge of th,
duty assigned me, / can only say l havr
but one object, that is to carry out, as
understand them, the views Ofithe Gov
; eminent at Washington, in enablin.
you once more to occupy your prope
position in the Union Officially q
feeling of malice or SO rit Of reveng
viii u me to swerve TO the right 0
TO the left l come as an humble il
strument in the name of the Presiden
and Government Of the United State
TO tender faith, friendship and UnioI
TO those who have it in their hearts t
accept the offer All else depends uI
on the people
The people Of Texas will do well
they accept the tender Of faith, friend
: ship, and Union" in the spirit in whic.
it Is made to them by Governor Ham
lion on behalf Of the Government
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-08

During the session Of the Legislature
last spring and whilst the election Of
United States Senators was on the tai is,
a member from West Tennessee, busted
himself very much in opposition to Mr.
Wisener Somebody had furnished
him with a copy Of the journal of the
House for the extra session of 1861,
and he had much fault to find with
certain votes csst BY Mr.. wisener. he
thought those votes indicated that Mr.
W. had given aaid and comfort to the
rebels. A gentleman finding him one
lay engaged at his dirty work" asked
him
What part of the State are you
romT
West Tennessee" he replied.
"That part of the State went almost
unanimous for separation in 1861, did
ii nosy
Yes, there was but little opposition
How was the vote in your county 2
Unanimous for separation"
What unanimous Then yOu YoteC
for separation, did you not q
Yes, if / had not done i, the secesl
would have hung me"
"Now, sir, do you not know tina
Mr. Wisener spoke against separation
and voted against it; and are you no
ashamed to assail him for votes NOR
excusable than your vote for separs
ton Night he not, As you say yoi
had, had fear Of his personal safety 2.
The i-Wisener man Rilted, but b
was not converted ro1
Scarcely a man came before the Lee
islature whose loyalty was not in som
way assailed.
So it was in the late canvass for Cor
gress. 1t strikes US that this kind I
warfare is disereditable. But we ma
be mistaken.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-08

It IS stated that the richest and pref.
test (of couTse) woman in the United
States is Miss Hester Robinson, q young
and beautiful girl. lately of New Bed.
ford, but now a resident Of New York
city. Her father died recently, leaving
her one million outright aud the in
come during her life Of about four mil
lions more. Her aunt, Miss s A. How
lan@, Of New Bedford, who deceased
about ghe irst of July also left her a
million, but at the same time bequesth-
ed large sums to various other persons
Who were not her blood relations.
among the rest giving to heT physician
a hundred or a hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars Miss Robinson is dissat.
isfed with this will aud has employed
FIVE Of the most eminent counsel in
Massachusetts TO endeayor 20 have il
set aside, though on what grounds the
is not yet informed.