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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
sTHE BOYS IN BLUE.o

The soldiers who fought SO valiantly for
the preservation of the Union are now rally
ing around the flag of the party that is labor.
ing to prevent it from destruction by the rad
ical disunionists in congress. They made grand
demonstration in the ancient borough of York
Pa, Saturday night week, when an immense
mass meeting of the soldiers of that county
favorable to the policy of President Johnson,
White Mans Government, and the election
of the johnson candidate for governor, Hon.
Hester Clymer," was held in the court
house.
The call for this meeting was signed by
two hundred and thirty-fve honorably dis
charged soldiers of York county, whose names
are published in the Gazette of that town,
with the numbers and titles of their regi-
ments, go that the reality of this movement is
vouched for, by the most indubitable testimo-
ny.
The court room was crowded almost to suf-
location, and the proceedings were in the
highest degree enthusiastic. a johnson
and Clymer Club" composed exclusively of
honorably discharged soldiers, was formed,
able addresses made, and patriotic resolutions
adopted. The boys in blue sustain the gov
eminent, and such meetings are being held
all oyer Pennsylvania.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
President johnson i'm Chicago.

The positive announcement that President
johnson will be present, and deliver the ad-
dress at the oeremonials attending the laying
of the cornerstone of the Douglas monument
is one that will afford the highest gratifca-
ton to the entire northwest. The telegram
announcing his acceptance of the invitation
to be present states that he will come after
the adjournment of congress. That the pres
idsnt will visit Chicago is pleasing fact; it
is also pleasing fact that congress will ad-
iourn. If the ono movements is full of prom
Use with reference to the dead, the other is
quite as much 80 with reference to the liv-
ing.
That one OF the most prominent and pstri-
otto of living statesmen should take q leading
part in paying honor to the memory of tn e
most prominent dead is emlnently fitting
and it's fitness will be recognized by all mel
syerywhere. Douglas was the son of the ma.
ton: aud it is proper that, upon an occasion
so rnomentous as that devoted to rearing
Monument to his memory, the chief actor
should be representative OF all the people.
The man who accompanies the, initial eeremo-
mails of the Douglas Monument Association
with words Of enlogy, should De q mouth
Mace not Of north or south, Dut OF ma
tion. -, r..a 10 ra;ae
ito dissonans voice over the grave OF nan
whose last utterances were tor the "noi'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
False Calves and fitting Roops.
Mound City Correspondence Memnhis Arrn

Mound City Correspondence Memphis Argus
Inese institutions are much in vogue in the
mound City. Despite the sneers of the press and
the impudent stare of men, the women folks per-
slst Is wearing them. Some days ago, an invet-
crate wag IN this city discovered that his wife
pad received very extensive wardrobe of this
KIND He used every endeavor to dissuade her
from exposing herself in extravaganza riggery,
but, as she was rather good-looking and disposed
to be rapid, she insisted on displaying herself
muchly in the agonizing fashion. He met her on
the street where she was sailing along with all
sails spread, h;gh-headed craft, and producing
considerable sensation. Taking the dear little
thing in custody, he whispered TO her that her
hoops were disarranged, and she stopped in a
popular resort for moment, while he adjusted
them. Taking advantage of his opportunity, he
cut considerable opening in one of the artificial
calves, and the sawdust stufing began to leak -
All unconscious Of the fact that her leg was
dwindhug away, ana that she was leaving a
stretch of sawiust in her track, she proudly
swung along, until friend informed her of her
accident
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
A Historical Incident.

The New York correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Ledger wrises
at is not generally known to the public
that Preston King was for time an incubus
at the White House, and he was made che
collector er New York to get him out of tae
way But few understand why he committed
suicide; but there arc those who have an idea
why he committed the act. It was nc doubt,
his conscience 1t was Preston King who
kept Miss Surratt from seeing the president
on the morning Of the execution of her moth
er. The president knew nothing OF her being
at his door steps. in egonizing tears, to ask
the stay of the law for one short day. Old
King kept the president from knowing what
was going on. and, after the execution, it be-
coming SO apparent that the condemned was
innocent of CON plicity with the real murder
ere that it narrowed up his soul. In tact be
had no peace after her death. and, becoming
desperate under the lash of conscience, he
committed suicide Have the others who
bounded this poor woman on to the gallows
got consciences We believe they have, and
know they must suffer bitter stings,"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
Gen. McClernand's Opinion.

In recent letter, addressed to Missouri
johnson meeting, Gen. McClernand, says:
GlanoIng at the presidents reconstruction
policy, what remains to be said of it He
has officially and formally announced the
termination of the rebellion, and the fact that
each and all cf the states are equally emit.
tied to exercise and enjoy the same relation
to the general government. What shou Id
the disfranchised states do? As an humble
individual, revering the constitution and re-
speeding the rights of ell, | say let the states
elect their senators and representatives, re-
pair to Washington, and take their entitled
seats in those bodies, peacably if they can,
and forcibly if they must, and let consequen-
ces take care of themselves.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

HON. j. G. ROB1NSON.

The Wabash Valley Times HOSTS the name
of Hon, James G. Robinson, as the demo-
cratic candidate at large, for congress, at
the next fall election, subject to the decision
of the democratic state convention. Judge
Robinson is the best stump speaker in Hill
nois, of any party, and one of the ablest
statesmen in this state. While csnvassing
the state for governor he made an exceeding
ly favorable impression upon the people OF
this part of the state, and there is no man in
Illinois whom we would prefer for the posi-
ton named.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

country. The ground wherein sleeps the
great statesman of the northwest ia "holvS
ground; and those who stand upon il should
dlvest themselves, before going thither. of
sectionalism, of political hatreds and parti-
SEA schemes of ambition. In the person of
President Johnson is found one who can FIJI.
nj all these requirements to the very letter.
i. Inc national character of the man selected
Will draw thither Representatives from ali
parts of the Union. The words will bs sno
ken not by one from Illinois nor bv one from
tennessee, but by one who is the representa-.
tive OF all the states. Kentucky and New
York, Maine and Texas, Massachusetts, and
South Carolina will unite to form the utter
ances which will be given over the grave of
one VINO knew no state nor boundary. Int
only the whole Union Chicago lanes, June
PRESIDENT johnson has accepted the invi
tatlon to deliver the address at the layine of
the cornerstone of the Douglas monument.
and the ceremonies have been POSTPONED nm .
I'll after the adjournment of congress, when
ne and the cabinet may come to Chicago
Chicago Repuolican, jane 1.
The Douglas Monument Association has
information from its representatives at
washington that President johnson, who
mas peen invited to deliver the Grafton on the
occasion OF the laying of the cornerstone OF
the monument, has agreed to do so as soon
as congress shall adjourn, thus enabling him
to absent himself from Washington. Mem.
bers OF the cabinet will accompany him.
1t is entirely BETTING that Andrew John.
son, who was warm personal and political
friend of Douglas, should perform this sol
emn duty; and the people of the
northwest will be glad to welcome the
president of the United States into their
midst, and to give respectful audience to his
address on the occasion referred to.
The proposed ceremonies ON the Fourth o.
July have accordingly been postponed, and the
time for laying the corner. stone will be an
nounced hereafter Chicago Journal, Jun,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
An Attempt to Levy Contributions.
SHAMROCK HOUSE.
Rock Island, June 5, 1866.

Rock Island, June 5, 1866.
EDITOR ARGUs-Some anonymous black
guard attacks my house in the Union, last
evening" because declined to give money to
strangers, who pretended to collect for the
fenian cause. The facts are that three
strangers came to my house aud, in a dicta
torial manner, attempted to levy money on
me, as they said, for the fenian cause
Whistler they were imposters, swindlers, or
bounty jumpers, l did not know, and I did
refuse, as I should again, TO contribute mon
ey in such manner.
There is no person in Rock Island who
would more literally contribute, according to
his means, to aid the land of my birth, but
not to strangers or irresponsible persons
and certainly not to those who, by threats,
attempt TO make levy on me 1t seems to
me an outrage for strangers to demand mon
ey and, sif refused fall to blackguar ing
through the newspapers. Nor can | see why
an editor should prostitute his columns tc
such work. Must we give money to every
vagsbond or imposter who comes along, or be
blackguarded through the papers
Yours truly,
JAMES FREDERICK
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
One republican paper in Massachusetts,. at

One republican paper in Massachusetts,, at
least, speaks of Thad. Stevens as he deserves
to be spoken Of The Springfield Republican
SAYS OF the Buckshot hero's new measure
THE gist of the :. hole thing is that Mr..
Stevens proposes to put the southern states
into the hands of the freedmen, to be govern
ed by them for five years, and after that time
thesswhite men are to be allowed to be natur-
lac is allowed to dictate policy to congress
and the nation 1t is impossible the phren-
sy should run much longer. 1t has culmin-
ated at last"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

The strongest men In the republican party
are demonstrating, earnestly, against the &C.
ton Of the radicals in congress. Judge
Comstock, of New Yark, has spoken strongly
against it, and Gen. Martindale, attorney
general of that state, says, IN letter to SEN
ator Sherman. ''The scheme of RECONSTRUCT
ton which has just been adopted in part by
the house of representatives involves the
surrender of important principles, and will
be resisted. The union party will split upon
it, if it shall receive the sanction of con.
gress"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
Object of the Fenfan Invasion.

Does it not look as if, 10 making a raid on
Canada, some of the leaders were seeking pre-
text of escape from their own victimsg They
have received large sums of money, upon the
pretence of liberating Ireland. Do that they can
not. Return the money and acknowledge them
selves to be cheats and humbugs they VIII not
ny an armed raid on Canada, costing very little,
they become liable to be hanged or transported
II caught there, and if they return are liable to
ne arrested and imprisoned for violating tie
laws OF this country. Between the horns OF this
dangerous dilemma, will it not be most conven-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

FLEsH-COLoRED HosE.-Au ebony c0lored
female of the African persuasion 'Sentered q
store on Broadway, and asked the clerk to
show her "some flesh colored hose" Takln &
a second glance at the shade, the young man
went in search of the articles, returning with
lot of black stockings, wherest the sable
customer frowned Indignantly, turned sud
denly upon the middle Of her foot" and
'.jerked" herself out of the store. remarking,
a. she went, that she couldn't fool her wild
dem ole black stockings: she wanted flesh
color, or none at Rll."-Literdrg Album.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

The silver vase which was presented to
Daniel Webster by the citizens Of Boston in
1885, in acknowledgement of his effective de-
Tense of the constitution against the assaults
of notification, has been lately bought by
some Boston gentlemen and presented to the
Boston Public Library for exhibition and safe
keeping But for the purchase and DISPOSE
ton of the vase, it would have descended to
a son of Fletcher Webster, now IN the United
States Naval Academy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

A gentleman visiting Oil City, went to hotel
to stop over night. Said he:
Give me the best room you have in the
house,
Certainly" said the landlord, '.T'll give you
the room Thurow Weed occupied Waiter,
show this man to parlor D.
Waiter did ordered found nine or ten cots,
each with a carpet sack therein He seized his
carpet bag and came back swearing.
Landlord, I'd like to sleep in the room Thur
low Weed occupied but I'll be id if / don t
object to sleeping with the entire black republ-
can party
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

lent for them to put s'the yaluables' in their
pockets, and become s'exiles''-unhappy ssmar-
tyrs, yet comforted with well-lined pockets, and
the satisfaction, of being beyond the reach of the
poor dupes who have confded to their keeping
the means that WAS expected to liberate Ireland?
ltmay turn out that such is tie very rational OBJ
ject OF the fenian invasion of Canada.-CNicaoo
Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
TO THE AFFLICTED.

DIR. NAPp ~ SON
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly of New York
treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES
Which embraces the best and most approved me
thods in this and other countries for the cure :.
all Chronic Diseases They treat successfully ali
nervous and NeuralgIc affections, all forms nj
Scrotula, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia
Diseases of the Liver, Constipation, all 81 n Dis
eases, Pulmonary Consumption in its early stages,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headaches ali
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, ard
Seminal Weakness. g. sexual Diseases
Which are carrying thousands to their graves an
nually.
EYE and EAR.
They treat successfully, on a new method, all
diseases OF the Eye and Ear. They have had
more extensive practice, and better success IN the
treatment o. ali
Diseases Of Women,
Than az. other Physicians in Amerira. Tbev
have cured women who have been confined 10
their bed for years They never iaIl 10 cure
Rheumatism.
In all stages; no matter Of how long standing
They cure
A < L Il III a,
so II never returns. They have i Sure Cure for
the distressing disease,
HEMORRHOIDS, or PILES
They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lung
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success In the treatment Of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
and Swellings, a red spot, lose time in hay-
ing 1t attended to, a timely treatment may gave
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF an
open cancer.
CtTARRH CURED.
They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
Is sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which gives
them experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
VA Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While all diseases durable,
if taken in season, all stages are not. Your case
may be durable this week, not next-to-day, not
Tomorrow hence the danger of delay.
No Case will be Received, when there are
any Doubts of Cure or Relief.
Our :erms are CASH; hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines. Il costs
from five TO fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with Us, which includes medicines.
Na-The poor will be favored.
CONSULTATION FREE
Patients must write their name, State post Of
fee address, plainly. All letters requiring an an
swer, must contain a letter stamp, and be addres-
sed TO DR.. KNAPP s. son, Drawer 1891, Chicago
Illinois.
Nszs-Ary of the above diseases can be treated
successfully BY the patients describing their
in letter, when they cannot us.
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island reg
ularly the past FIVE years, be consulted al the
Island City Hotel, as follows:
MONDAY. JUNE nth.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

A carefully selected stock of music and musical
instruments, Victims, AccOTdeons, FIutnas &c 4.
also Violin and Guitar Strings. $500
Gold Pens, Pocket Books, Oval Picture Frame
and indeed most everything commonly kept IN The
Fancy Goods Line.
The undersigned and his son, Vim. c. BLACK
burr, will be on hand to wait on any one who ina '
favor them with call, and they take this metbod
OF cordially Inviting one and all TO come and e,
anime the goods for themselves. hoping and be-
hevIng they will find that they will compare favor
ably as to quality and price with the like royd.
kept in any book store in the northwest.
sprlOd3m. III. e. BLACKBURN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

A bottle-nosed loafer went into Newly ork
barber shop the other day, and after being
shaved, handed the proprietor a red cent, up
on which he was informed that the price of
shaving was a sixpence Loafer replied very
coolly, al know it, and that pointing to the
cent? only lacks five cents Of it You amt
agoing to stand for half dinner" There
was no appeal from this iudlcrons view of
the casa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

A SECRET FOR THE PUBLIC We have
heard of s2ms dentists who don't approve Of
SozoGont What is their real objection to il?
Simply this, it preserves the teeth; and scr.
did interests whisper that the decay OF the
teeth is their bread and butter. Emluent
mem bers of the profession, IN all parts OF the
country, endorse and recommend it,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
Missouri Test Oath.

In response to a note from Hon. John Ho-
gan. Senator johnson, of Maryland. has
written a letter stating that the United
States supreme court has decided the Mis-
souri, test oath ncoDstitutio0al.-,St. Louis
Republican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

A princess of Hungary asked a monk to
explain the story of Balsam and the ass: -
Good father. [ can hardly believe that an
ass could be so ttlkative Madame, 1t vas
a female"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

Illinois has ''the Saratoga of the west"
Perry Springs, Pike county
There are three large mineral springs
there an extensive new hotel has
just been completed ; and ID is becomin &
quite popular summer resort. These i'm
portant springs are not as well known
throughout the west as they ought to be.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05

The Chicago Republican comes out strong
against any more patching of the constitu-
ton, until after the Union is restored
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
go-4.ag's zadrertlsfmsnts.
PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR OR SOFT
BREAD.

PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR OR SOFT
BREAD.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL, June 4th, 1866.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Office of the undersigned, until O'CLOCK
p. NJ. Saturday, June 10th, 1866, for furnishing
Flour or Soft Bread
To the troops stationed at this Arsenal, number
of men authorized one hundred and twenty-hve.)
The contract to commence July lst, 1866, and to
continue in force one year.
The Flour or SOFT Bread to be OF good whole
some quality, and such is sold by bakers gener-
ally.
To be delivered at the Barracks on this Island,
at such times ard in such quantities as may be
required.
The bids will state the price per net pound at
which the -four or soft bread will be furnished.
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee
from two res po nsble parties, that If the contract
10 awarded to the bidder they are willing to enter
INTO bonds tor it's faithful iulflment.
The right to reject any or all bids 10 reserved.
Bids must be in duplicate, to be endorsed "Pro-
posals for Flour or Soft Bread'' and addressed TO
the undersigned.
Each bid must have a printed copy of this sd
vertisement posted at its head. "
JOHN A. KRESS,
B'yt Mai. u. s. A, A. c. s.
iune4d5t
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OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE
Should Sustain their Home Papef
OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE
Should Sustain their Home Paper.
OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE sr...-
Should Sustain their Home Paper.
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OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE
Should Sustain their Home Paper
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Should Sustain their Home Paper
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Should Sustain their Home Papss.
HE BEST MARKET REPORTS
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Bricks Z! EsrickS!!

T HAVE 200, 900 excellent brick for sale,
| at the Energy Brick Ysrd-and will contract
orany quantity which may be wanted. Please
give me call.
VIM ATKINSON.
Rock Island. oct 10 dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
ICE CREAM SALOON.

rTNIIE subscrib II is prepared to furnish the
L very best ice cream, by the plate, at his sa-
loon, for parties, pic mics, private families,
&C., &C., short notice. JOHN ASTOR.
ie2dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
Island City Machine Shop
--a q x=s
= ~
= - -
KEEN, LAWHEhD l. co.,
MACHINlSTS { BLhCKSMIIHS

w Z are now prepared TO do all kinds of
w Machine Work. Castings of all kinds
furnished on short notice. Blacksmithng of all
kinds done short notice.
ne Particular attention given to STEAM
BOAT WORK. of every description.
Farmers would DO well 60 give US call, as we
will do all kinds of Agricultural Implement Re-
pairing short notice.
We also agents TOR the kerby Combined
Reaper and Mower, of the best one wheel
machines in the world
Call at shop, East Eagle and Front
streets, opposite the gas works, and see sample
machine. mch20d VT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
THE ROCK ISLAND ICE co.

A RE prepared TO deliver Ice in any part of
"a the city. All orders left at Messrs. Updiks
& Co.'s boat store will be promptly attended to.
C1srs Z. 7s.ls1 A. II. LAMBERT, Agent.
spll9dtf ata A~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-05
"A WeII seIecteu stock OF
Wall PaDer

and Bordering, consisting of Satlns, White Gre,
Brown and Buff Blanks, Grounds. &c. ricb ~
beautiful patterns of Window Shades. Curt,'n
Fixtures, Cord, Tassels. SC, SC. A beautiful