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EXECUTION OF wERZ.

WASHINGTON, Nov. lO.-Capt. Wirz was hung
between 10 and ii o'clock this morning. On
the gallows he declared his innocence He died
without exhibiting any symptoms of fear. This
morning Father Boyle administered sacrament
to Capt Wirz, and Father Wiggal, also of :he
Roman Catholic church, then placed upon the
prisoner black cambria remarking, as he did so
Il hope this will be turned into a white one
in the other world" At 20 minutes past 10
O'Clock Capt Wirz came from his cell, in old
capital prison, accompanied by the provost mar
shall and other officers, and by Fathers Boyle and
Wiggot and passing between military guard
they assembled the scaffold.
Provost Marshal Russell proceeded to read the
order of the war department founded on verdict
of court martial which tried prisoner. He Was
charged and convicted of combining, confedera-
ting aud conspiring with jeff Davis and others,
in rebellion against the United States, &c.
The order also states that the prisoner was
found guilty of the second charge namely {:
Murder in violation of the laws and customs of
war, and guilty of all the specifications except
ing the 4th, 10th and 18th, which three set forth
that he killed prisoner by shooting him with
a revolver; that he ordered a sentinel to fire-up-
on another with a revolver; and that he shot
another with a revolver so that he died. The
order concludes as follows:
Sentence-And the court do therefore SEN
tence him, Henry Wirz, to be hanged by the
neck until he be dead, at such time aud place as
the president of the United States may direct
two thirds of the members of the court concur.
ring herein. And the court do find the prisoner,
Henry Wirz. guilty of having caused death in
the manner as alleged specification llth.-
Charges ., by means of dogs of three pr-oners
of war in his custody and soldiers of tue u S
one occurring about the 18th of May, 1864
another on or about the lth of July, 1864 an.
other on or about tue LIST of September, 1864,
but which finding has not aud did not enter into
sentence OF court a before given.
I'd. The proceedings, findings aud sentence
in the foregoing case having be- submitted to
the president OF the United State G, tue following
are his orders:
Executive MANSION, Nov 8, 1865
Proceedings, findings aud sentence of court ia aci-
in cases.
AND 1t IS ordered, that sentence be carried in
<SsRecution by the officer commanding the de-
nj OF W WASHINGTON, on Friday, the 10th day
November, 1865, between the hours of
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through a variety of lenses, no one of which
is correct Passion and prejudice, love and
hate, benevolence and envy, spectacle our
eyes and utterly prevent US from observing
accurately. Many whom we deem the por-
celain of human clay are mere dirt, and q
still greater number of those we put down in
our .'black books" are no further off from
heaven, and perchance little nearer, than
the censors who condemned them We ha-
bitually undervalue or overvalue each other,
and in estimating character the shrewdest of
us only now and then make true apprisai of
the virtues and detects of even our closest in
Inmates.
Ii is not just or fair to look at character
from a stand-poin of ones own SELECTION
mans profile may be unprepossessing, and
yet his full face agreeable. We once saw a
young man, whose timidity was a standing
joke with his companions, leap into a river
and save boy from drowning, while his tor
mentors stood panic stricken on the bank
The merchants who gives curt answers in his
| counting house may be a tender husband and
| father, and a kind helper of the desolate and
oppressed. On the other hand, your good
| humOred person, who is all smiles aud sun
shine, may carry something as hard the
neither milestone in the place where his heart
| ought to be.
| Such anomalies common. There ID
this comfort. however, for those whose mis-
| judgements of their fellow mortals lean to the
kindly side-such mistakes go to their credit
in the great account He who thinks better
of his neighbors than they deserve cannot be
bad man, for the standard by which his
Judgement is gui ed is the goodness of his
own heart. 1t is only the base who believe
all men base-or in other words. like them
selves. Few, however, are all evil. Ever
Nero did good turn to somebody. for when
Rome was rejoicing over his death some low
ing hand covered his grave with flowers.
Public men are seldom or never fairly
Judged at least, while living. However
pure they cannot escape calumny. However
corrupt, they are sure to find eulogists.-
History may do them justice; but they rare
| ly get 1t while living, either from friend oil
| foe
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FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L
IL Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island. Price from 500 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camde n
road, hail a mile from the city of Rock Isla nd :,
well situated Tor gardening and residences
Terms halt cash and balance on time.
20 Acres known the Gushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city OF
Rock Island and Is beautifully situated for resi-
deIces Gardening, Fruit raIsIng-hasa good spring
SC, and 10 about half mile from the e. Rock
River Water Power" Price, per acre, $40, hall
cash and the balance on time.
Also number of lots IN Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. l. DAV EXPORT,
mch21dwtf. 1t Davenport, Iowa.
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THE YOUNG WIDOW

She is modest, but not bashful-
Free and easy, but not bold
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not too young, and not too old;
Half inviting, half repelling,
Now advancing, and nov shy,
There is mischief in her dimple,
There is danger in her eve.
She has studied human nature,
She is schooled in all the arts,
She has taken her diploma,
As the mistress OF all hearts
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when TO smile;
Oh maid is sometimes charming,
But a widow all the while.
Are YOU sad? how very serious
VIII her handsome face become;
Are you ansryY She is wretched,
Lonely, iriendless, fearful, dumb.
Are yor mirthful? How her laughter,
Silver sounding, will ring out;
She can lure, and catch, and play you,
As the angler does the trout.
Yet old bachelors OF forty,
Who have grown go bold and wise,
Young Americans of twenty,
With your lovelock- in your ewes,
You may practice all YOUR lessons
Taught 10y Cupid since the fall,
But l know a little widow
Who could win and fool you all
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The Springfield (Mass) Republican was,
durino the war one of the most conservative
and truthful newspapers OF Its party. Ii
has howsyer. imbibed so much of puritanism
as 10 follow the Sumnerites after negro sui
frase. It's ability commends its suggestions
TO attention upon all subjects discussed by
it, and the following from a recent issue Will
bs of interest in view of the late result OF the
election in Minnesota and Wisconsin
"At all events the republican party in the free
states must make an effort for equal suffrage IN
their respective states, go under. Nothing else
can save them If they ta to do 1t, they will lose
the support of the men who are republicans from
principle. The democrats who have acted with
Them, and given them success in some states, will
return to their old party affiliations when 1t Is thus
made to appear that there Is no radical difference
between the two parties; and the office seeking
and compromising element alone Will be lett TO
constitute mhat once the dominant party
Both in Minnesota and Wisconsin this
question of equal suffrage" was presented
for decision aud decided adversely. Still 1t
js none the less true that II must be made to
appear that there is radical difference be-
tween the parties, or democrats who have
acted with the republicans will return to
their old party affiliations. 1t follows that
the repubiicans must make bold stand on
this question of equal suffrage" and wait
for public opinion to advance to 1t -
We only ask that it will have done with Thin
blerig. We think, with the Republicans. that
the party cannot much longer sustain Itself
bv that game. 1t must show its colors plain
" or 90 under. T. W. and Il. G. will not
work in the same harness In another canvass,
nor will Payne and Doolittle, unless their
lust for spoil has destroyed all their self re-
spect and their respect for frank and man
" expression Of opinion.
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STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale. at bargain. the new
i steam bakery IN ROcE Island, as follows -
One full lot, 80 by loo feet: two story brick bak
cry, with all the machinery ready :or work.
steam engine, boiler shafting, and all the
cry necessary for rapid and first classwork. There
Is also good stable or The lot and two good
welis,-One splendid artesian ell.
The property will be sold at great bargain, If
application Is made SOON.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery sc,
&c, will be sold separately If desired.
Tor further particulars, enquire of the UNDER
signed. JACOB KEISER
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwtf.
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COMING To 1T.

The effect of the recent election has been
to quicken the speed of the republican party
on the road to universal negro suffrage and
negro equality. The Chicago Journal now
announces itself IN favor of negro suffrage,
but SAYS -
ssIet us OF the tree states OF the north FIRST er-
tend the right o. suffrage to our own coored pop
Nation, which tcs are not opposed to doing before
we insist tn It the president, or the states shall
do it IN the soulh. Tue negroes there are uow al
free as those here, and if they should vote tnere
WHY not here we'll 2"
They'll all "cavs" to the Niger pretty
SOON
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Our Mistakes About Each Other.

Not one man in ten thousand SEES those
with whom he associates Is they really are.
If the prayer Of Burns were grpnted. and we
could all see ourselves as others see US. cur
self-estimatss would in all probability, be
much more erroneous than they are now
The truth 10 that we regard each other
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-11
CITY TAXES.

THOSE who have nor paid Their. city taxes
are reminded hat they have been due for
sometime, and the money is needed now. No
person should neglect this notice, as cost will
have TO be made unless they pay up at once.
OHice IN Charles Buf9rd's BIock-entIance next
door to PIummer's grocery store.
GEO. W. COPP,
nov3dw2w. City Collector.
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CHRISTMAS NUMBER
OF
Godey's Lady's Book,
1863.
FOUR CHRISTMAS STORIES. AVERY
SUPERIOR NUMBER. EXTRA
ESTABLISHMENT, AND
EXTRA EVERY
THING.

"The Christmas Tree - a line engraving.
TItle-page, consisting of five tableau, equal to
five pictures.
Double extension Fashion plate colored, con
tains FIVE figures.
A Winter Scene, specimen of the art of print
ing In tInts.
Out IN the cold, a most seasOnable engraving.
A robe dress; the mozart wrap; the polonaise
paletot; the RIcheleu sack the Raphael paIetot;
the Pauline jacket, front and back view; crochet
paletot, front and back view.
Ten embroidery patterns; infants crochet bib,
with sleeves cloak trimmings, the newest designs;
a skate bag, two illustrations of IL; uhderseeyes
in crochet; ornamental coTks for bottles gentle
mans shirt front bonuets, headdresses sleeves,
borders IN Turkish embroidery, and various others
which we have not space to enumerate.
Marion Larland Miss Mary w. Janvrin, Miss S
Annie Frost, and Others contribute this mum
Der.
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CHRISTIANS RECEIPTS

See our receipt department for everything that
can be wanted for the festive gatherings of the
son, and our ''Arm- Char'' will furnish amusement
for the winter evenings.
We have no hesitation in assessing that this
number of the Lady's Book cannot be equalled In
Europe or America.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-11
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

THE SUBSCRIBER has purchased the
/ Tobacco Store on Illinois street Johnson's
American Block, where he will continue the bus
mess of TObacconst, and the manufacture of
cigars He will keep always hand a good
stock OF all AInds of Cigars, Tobacco, Snuffs,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, &c, &c,
where he hopes TO all his friends and the pub
lie generally and merit share of public patron
age. MATHEW SCHLEGEL.
Rock Island, June -, dtt.
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.RIZPAH,s IDOLS.v

This is the title of the new novel by Marion Har-
land, WHICH will be commenced in the January
number. Alone, this Is worth the whole years
subscription.
Miss Leslie's story of Mrs. Washington Potts
will also be published in this number.
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TERMS OF
GOdey'S Lady'S Book for 1866

From which there can be no Deviation.)
The following are the terms of the Lady's Book
for 1866:
one copy. one year SO 90
Two copies, one Observation-Disclosures. so
Three copies, one year. 80
-Four copies, one year-...-.. ..-...-...-.I0 90
Five copies, one year, and extra copy to
the person getting up the club, making SIX
Eight copies, one year, and extra copy to
the person getting up the club, making
nine copies 81 90
Eleven copies, one year. and an extra
the person getting up the club, making
twelve copies..... =. ..-..-..........27 so
Address l.. A. Cooley
\. r. Corner Sixth and Cnesnut Streets
Philadelphia.
novl3dltwlt
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Rustic Window Shades,
MUSICAL.

I r. +. GRUMPY having become u resi-
wi dent OF Rock Island, takes this method to
inior the musical put bic that he Is prepared to
tune and repair PIinOes and Melodeons, and can
sell at factory prices the following first class in
struments:
Gold Medal Pianoes, VIM. Knabe s Co., Balti-
more, Md.
A. Il. Gale & Co.'s. Pianoes, NY.
Organs and Melodeons from the factories Of c.
II. Prince Co., Buffalo, n. Y; Cahart & Need
ham, n, Y; Mason Hamlin, Boston.
Second hand Pianoes and Melodeons taken in
exchange Cor new
Orders for VIolins, Flutes, Acconleons, Brass
instruments, SC, promptly filed at Chicago pri-
ces.
N. B.-Orders for tuning of instruments left at
Island City Hotel, p o. box 432, at resid ence,
Madison street, Sd house south of Highland
street, promptly attended to. ocr3d3m.
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ST ONE Gu TIERS WANTED

IN the Burlington & Missouri River Rail
" road. Steady employment and good wages
gwen. w. BECkWITH,
Road Master.
Burlington, lows, Nov. 9th, 1865.
noy9JwIm
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FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE
FARM WAGONS,

NOTWITHSTANDING | am building q
IN large number Of Pixies Peak Wagons, I still
continue the business OF making
THE VERY BEST FARMw WAGONS,
and wuulisty to the farmers OF this and adjoin
ing counues that l can supply them with any
thing they want In my line, of the best quality
and al reasonable rates. Is. Ii. EIMBALL.
Rock Island, Jan. 30. dwtf.
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FARM WAGONS FOR SOLDIERS.

4 GOOD MANY FARMERS, who have
\ 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.H, KIMBALL
Rock Island, Aug. %, dwtf
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WINDOW SHADE
Manufactorv

INHE subscriber has established, in Rock
4 Island, adjoining Bu:ord's Foundry, manu-
factory of
Rustic Window Shades,
Shades are manufactured to order OF any size,
shape color, and are the most durable, conVen-
ent and economical curtains IN
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
ii. H. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct. %, DIV.
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Death of Judge Conamer.

MONTPELIER, Vt, Nov. 10.
Hon. Jacob Collamer, L. ). Senator from
Vermont, died at his residence in Woodstock
at 10 o'clock TO-DAY.
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GriSt and saw Mill.

V1HE UNDERSIGNED respectfully inform
4 the people Of the upper end of Rock Island
County, and the public generally, that they have
a first class Flour and Lumber Mill in Hampton
village. where they will purchase all kinds OF
grain, paying the highest market prices, in cash.
They will also do general custom grinding
business, warrantIng their mill 10 make frat class
-four and do all work in the best manner.
Flour for sale by the sack, and at wholesale.
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LUMBER,

They also have, connected with the same mill,
a good saw mill, where they will keep for sale
ali kinds of pine and hard wood lumber.
Particular attention given to saving wagon
lumber, a supply of which will be kept for sale.
GEO r. WELLS & CO.
Hampton, Aug. I, 1865.
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WAGON MAKER.

E'RANCIS RICHARDS. who has. for four
j. teen years. been in the employment of Bvthe
& Stoddard, has opened a shop for himself on
Elk street, near Johnston's -four store, where he
will manufacture wagons and do all sorts of re-
pairing wagons, carriages, &C, &C Promising
the public To do good work at fair prices, he re-
spectfully solicits share ofpatronage.
Eov2dwti.
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Rev Henry Ward Beecher, besides satisfying
himself while IN Washington, by personal scruti-
nv, that the president is ALI right" procured a
brevet lieutenant cOonelcy for his son.
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To-gay's Sdrertissmsuts.
FOR SALE.

A Good Brick Dwelling House. in excellent
y repair, well located and very cheap.
Inquire of J. B. HAwLKY.
noylIIS65dwtf.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAY.
Nv T.. b. Cook. Aucdoneer,
mo. 70 Main street,

ELEGANT PARLOR, CHAMBER,
II DINING ROOM AND HALL FURNITURE,
SPLENDID VELVET CARPETS, ROSEWOOD
PIANO. &C.. FOR SALE AT AUCTlON.-On
FRIDAY, the 18th Instant at 10 O'Clock, vii! sell
at the residence of g. W.. Minnis, Esq. on Main,
between Second and Third streets, most valuable
and excellent assortment of FURNITURE, &c.
Among The items Of Parlor FURNITURE WILL be
found
Handsome Brocatelle Window Curtains,
Handsome Lace Window Curtains,
Very elegant French Plate Mirrors,
Velvet Tapestry Carpets, good as new and very
Diva ansn iar,or Chairs,
Ottomans, Parlor, Ornaments,
Superb Engravinss and Pictures,
One very superior 63-octase Piano, made by
Worcester.
In CHAMBER FURNITURE is,
One suite of magnificent Rosewood Chamber
Furniture, complete;
Handsome Jenny Lind French and other
Elegant Wardrobes,
Ingram Carpets, in very excellent order; .
One handsome set Oak Dining-room Furniture,
One Sloat's Elliptic Cabinet Sewing Machine,
with everything Complete;
Very rich French China Tea Set, beautifully
ornamented;
Very fich French China Dessert Set.
Massive Silver-plated Tea Service.
Ono elegant Hall suite of Furniture, solid oak
One very excellent and large Cooking Stove,
Dining-rOOm Stove.
ALSO.
An excellent assortment Of useful Kitchen
Furniture. Il. =. COOK,
fe ii Auctioncer.
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New MUslc.-We have received copy
of song, They told me not to love
him. published by John W. Davies &
Sons, Main street. We commend to all
publishers the excellent taste displayed
by this firm in its publications. Com
mencing the production of sheet music
when the style-not popular, but forced
on the people of the Confederacy-was
Of that vulgar, many-colored and highly
ornamented character, well calculated to
make the "judicious grieve," they at
once changed it altogether, and, with
excellent discrimination, have been get
ting cut series of publications well
worthy place in lady's music.bock,
both for musical value and style of print
ing. We have also received a copy of
"Just before the battle, Mother" an cx-
ceedingly well illustrated piece of music
and very pretty song
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nAss WAxr1D.-The highest market price will b
paiA q rms osyrcE for oil kinds OF cLsAs COTTON
- Ixxus RAes, in large or small Quantities.


CrrCousclt.-A regular meeting Of
the City Council was held yesterday af.
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
MI. Burr, from the Committee on FL
nance, submitted the annual report of
tho expenses and revenue Of the city
government, which, on motion of Mr..
haskins, was received and ordered to be
printed.
A report was made by the Chairman
Of the Committee on Gas Works, in
which it was stated that the office Of
assistant inspector of gas, Oiled by Mr..
Hugh Smith, could be dispensed with.
The report was agreed to.
r "A tax Of two hundred dollars, impro
perly assessed against H. j. Maigne, was
refunded, upon the recommendation Of
the committee to whom the subject had
been referred.
Prior to the adjournment of the Coun-
Gil, the President read communication
from the Mayor, accompanying splendid
him by Captain N. A. Sturdivant, Tor
presentation to the Council. The flag
was captured by Captain Sturdivant in
ono of the numerous engagements with
the Yankees which his battery has been
engaged in since it has been in the ser
vice. After the reading of the resolution
and unfurling Of the flag, Mr.. Scott Of
fered the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That duly approaching the high spirit
Aisnla hv Major n A. Sturdivant end his brave
command in q signal feat of arms, rejecting lustre
on both themselves and the State, which proudly
claims them gallant defenders, the City Council
Of Richmond cheerfully accept the tender of flag
Temple" Federal gunboat; and they hereby di-
rect that this trophy, won by the valor Of Virsi-
mans, shall, ss Q memorial and an incentive, at
once, OF patriotic devotion, hold an appropriate
place within this Council chamber.
Mr.. Clopton, by request Of Mr..
Walker, who was necessarily called
away, presented the following resolu.
ton:
Port to tho Council what disposition is made Of
goods, wares, Moneys, or merchandise taken by the
police from negroes or otter persons, believed to
have been stolen, and have not been called for by
taken and not called for during the year ls64.'
Mr.. Crutchfeld, from the Committee
on Markets.; to whom had been referred
tho petition of - Spears, huckster
in the Second Market, asking that fine
imposed upon him for violation of an Or
dinance, be refunded, made an adverse
report, which was adopted as the sense
of the Council.
On motion, the Council adjourned.