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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11

Early last month, at Jefferson Texas,
the military rescued by force, in opcn Dis
tuct Court, from the Sheriff, two treasury
agents, who were indicted by the Grand
Jury for swindlng, The Court released
the agents under II threat of punishment il
he disobeyed The Judge declined obcying
the order.
The Treasury cotton agents in the South.
ern States are likely To come to grief as
Assistant Secretary Chandler and Hon.
Harvey Watterson have been sent on a
special mission among the Treasury cotton
agents in the Southern States To investigate
many charges Of fraud against them.
Senator Wilson, Republican United States
Senator from Massachusetts, and one of their
wisest and most knowing men, lately alluded,
in speech in the Senate, to the battle of
Waterloo as one of Wellington's four grea,
battles in Spain. The Senator is as wei
read IN history as he is in politics,
II is reported that fftyeight sea going
crafts were lost, or missing, in the month OF
December, Of which sixteen were steamers
The steamer Atlantic, from Aspinwal
22d, has arrived at New York. She bring,
California mails Of the 9th, and $50, ,OlC
IN treasure.
Are you the mate?' said a man 10 n,
Irish cook Of "a vessel "No," said he. 'bu
I'm the man as boils the mate "
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11
An ElOGuent PerOration.

The argument of Reverdy johnson, in
the Supreme court, in the case Of Garland
denying the conStitutionality of the test
oath, is attracting n good deal of attention
among lawyers, and is universally pronoun.
ced one Of the finest efforts ever delivered
before the bench.
vt the close of his address Senator
johnson addressed the court as follows:
w Ill the court indulge me with word
or two more? Every right thinking man
every man who has within his bosom heart
capable Of human sympathy--who is not
dead to the kinder or noblcr feelings Of our
naturc-who is not the slave of his own
dishonor-of low, degraded passions, of ha-
tired of his countrymen, or Of political par
tizanship, solely bent on its own wrctchcd
triumph reckless to the nation ) welfare:
but must wish, must make it the subject of
his daily thought and prayers to God, that
the hour may come, and come al once, when
all the satcs shall be again within the pro
te,tlng embrace and shelter of the Union,
enjoying It's bcntts and greater We're never
'uuchsafcd To man. contentcd and happy
and prosperous, sharing in its duties, dcvo-
ted to It's principles and participating in
its rcnown And when the people through
out our almost boundless domain may be
seen coming together as brothers, with one
love Of country and one hope of Il common
destiny-ot safety, welfare and national
glory-with one determination to achieve it
by united ctiorts-inspircd and strengthens
cd by an equally pure and ardent patriot
Ism, former differences forgotten, and moth
Ing remembered but their ancient concord
aud the equal title they have to share in
the elorlc5 Of the past, and to labor togcth-
err for the even greater gorics of the future
Aud may | not, with truth, assure your
hDnors that this result will be expedited by
bringing within these temples the courts
OF the United Statcs-a class of men now
excluded who, by common education. char
artcr and profession, are especially qualified
hy their example to influence the public
s. ntlment Of their respective states, and to
bring them, if any doubt yet exists, to the
conviction which, it is believed, they unani-
m0usly entcrtaln-to support and defend
the constitution of the United States, is not
only essential to their peoples happiness
and freedom but is solemn duty TO their
country and their God
May 1t please you honors, depend upon
A. that IN that event they will be seen gath.
crng around the altar of the union, resoly.
ed 10 support it, under every exigcncy, at
all hazards, a one man, and with one voice
pe heard invoking the blessings of Heaven
Tor Ms maintenance and preservation till
lme ltacll shall be no more
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11

On the question of slavery it was fondly
hoped that Othcllo's occupation was gone,
and that the horde of negro worshipcrs, at
The head of whom stands prominent Mcssr,
Wilson, sumner, Stevens, Sc., would turn
their attention TO matters OF less question
able utility The first days session of Con
gre7s disspated the alluson. The follow
lns anccdOtc is to the point and requires
~ comment. Wchaye m doubt of its gen
u,ncness AS it is copied from religious pa
per
An army chaplain relates the following
funny story. Seeing dirty faced huttcrnut
urchin at the fence IN front OF II house, the
preacher stopped and said
is your father at homc?"
No, he's gone to church
rs your mother iu?'
No; she gone, too.
Then you are all by YOURSELF
. No; Sam in thar, huggin' the niger
gal -
That's Lad,"
Yes, its bad, but it's the best hc can
dJ. -
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11

and only Machine that will do all kinds of fam
iIy sewing. 1t makes the intcrlocked stitch
will sew ON all kinds ofcloth and with all kinds
ofthread. II can Hem, Fell, Bind. l}raid Cord
Gethcr, Tuck and Quilt, and has capacity for
great variety of ornamental work. This Is not
thc only machine that can hem, fell, &C., but IL
will do so better than any other. The Letter
A." Family sewing Machine Is easily adjusted
for sewing either heavy or light tcxturcS-any
thing from the running of n tuck in tarlitan, to
the making of an overcOat-anything from Pilot
or Beaver cloth, down to the softcst Ciauzes or
Gossamar Tissues, with ease and rapidity.
This machine is so simple in its struction that
a child can learn to use II, and having no liza
biity to get out of order-it Is ever ready to do
Is work.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11
The Manufacturing Machine

designed for Taiors, Boots and Shoes, Harness
and Carriage man nuiacture, stand unriValled.-
They are, in fact, so well known that comment
is unnecessary.
Bs- All Machines are Warranted, and all pur-
chasors VIII be fully instructed I'm their use.
For some years the Singer Machine has not
been exhibited at the state county Fairs
having previously taken the Gold medal for two
consecutive years Mt the American Institute
and many other valuable prizes as well as the
Gold Medal Mt the "Univcrsclle Exposition"
at Paris In 1855; but at the late State Fair held
mt Utica, n. Y. they were exhibited in competi-
ton with the Wheeler & Wilson, Grover & Ba-
ker, and all the leading sewing machines. and
took the first prcmum-both the Family and
Manufacturing.
FOR SALE BY
NO wv N HC"-S
At his Tailoring Establishment, above j. Null
vanc's store, Milcrshurg, Ohio. 4lyl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-11
SIN C. ER S
Sewing Machines
6geSs and Cheakbest

Singers Letter A" Family Sowing Macl
with All the recent Improvement, is the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Exported for the Daily Argue.

New York, Oct. s.--N. Y. World special dis
patch says:
A Sunday paper here announces that tne fres'
ident will write a letter this month in reply to
an invitation, to attend dinner to be gwen by
General w DOL in which he will fully dehne the
future policy of the administra ton.
New York Herald special SAYS: :,
In the great vault in the Arlington Na'lonal
Cemetary Virginia the plan of the monument mas
already been proposed and the work IS 70 De
commenced in short time. Ii Will staho on
the top of the huge vault which contains the re-
mains of two thousand one hundred and eleven
of our heroic dead gathered from the Virginia
soil around Bull Run Chantely and the country
bordering on the Orange .and Alexandra rail-
road from Bull Run to the Rappahanock
New York, Oct. S.-Additional particulars Oh
the burning of St. Patrick's cathedral have trans
PRED. The loss is not so great as was supPosed'
not exceeding ST., 000 on which there 10 an insur
ance of SOL 600 All valuables of the cathedral
were removed in time, and the walls have escaped
without serious damage.
II now appears that but four lives were lost In
the disaster to the steamer Santiago De Cupa !,
namely: Cornelius Carson, steerage steward |;
Henry Brown, a waiter; and two passengers, names
not known.
The N. Y. Herald's New Orleans soecial OF the
7th says:
This mornings Times announces that President
Johnson over his own signature has authorized it'
editor to publish the report of the military com
mission relative to the New Orleans riot and 1t VIII
appear tomorrow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
TRIP To RACINE.

Some days ago Aessrs B. Harper and T. j.
Robinson were authorized by the Western IN
ion R R.Co. to invite a car load of our citizens
to take an excursion to Racine. These gem
tlsmsn extended invitations to about 80 per-
sonE, and at ] o'clock Wednesday morning,
the Sd. party, consisting of 80 persons,
started on the trip. The fine Pay Car of the
company was placed at the exclusive disposal
of the excursionists, and W H. Whitman, Esq.
of the Co., R. I. & Pacific Co. very kindly run
the car for the party, between this city,
and Port Byron, going and coming. The
trip to Racine was most delightful one and
time was given the excursionists to look
about few minutes at all important towns
on the road
The train arrived in Racine at 4 P L.
where the officers OF the road and a large
number of citizens were in waiting to receive
the szcursionists. They were conducted to
Csngress Hall, fine hotel, overlooking Lake
Michigan, where they were entertained in
the most elegant and sumptuous style. In
the evening a portion of the party were tax en-
out upon the lake, IN steamer, by Mr..
Tuckerman, owner of the steamer, and enter
tanned 10 the most agreeable manner. A dance
was gotten up at the hotel, for those who re.
manned, and the evening passed in a very
| agreeable and sociable manner, many agree
| able acquaintainces and friendships being
formed, which will grow stronger and bright
| er in years 10 come. At late hour the par
ty returned-all having passed most agree
able and happy day.
Thursday morning, after breakfast, car
riages were placed at the disposal of the par.
ty and drive was taken around town, visit.
ing Senator Doolittle's place taking look
at the fine residences, public buildings and
grounds; the factories, mills, shops and pub.
lie improvements all Of which reflect great
credit upon the intelligent and enterprising
| people of Racine. At II o'clock the excur.
| sionists took the train for the Milwaukee
junction, and when the train from Chicago
arrived their Car was attached to it, and they
visited Milwaukee, and were taken to the
Newhall House TO dinner. After dinner the
officers of the Mercantile Association called
on them, carriages were provided and the
party treated to fine drive about Milwau-
kee' seeing all the principal public and pri-
vate Improvements of the place. returning to
the Newhsl House to tea. In the evening
invitations were rendered to the whole n,rtv
to visit both the Theatre and Mus,c HalI
where public meeting was to be held
Some of the party visited the Theatre and
| others Music Hall. at both places seats being
| reserved for all.
On Friday morning at o'clock the sxcur
sionists took their car for the Junction, and
were there met by company of the first oiti
zens OF Racine (ladies and gentlemen) who
accompanied them to Port Byron, attending
to every possible want of the excursionists,
and making the trip one of unslloyed pleas
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
THE COAL VALLEY MEETING.

Somebody who signs himeetf 'R." in the
disunion newspaper, is very unhappy in re-
gard to the democratic meeting in Coal Val
ley, and, as might be expected from a dis
unionist, wholly misrepresents facts. For
instance: He says Mr.. Gable treated the
people to free ride. That is not so. The
train was procured of Mr.. r. r. Gable, at
the fixed price of $50. ''R" says the speech
es of Judge Thompson and Capt. Pepper were
entirely niger on the brain" This is not
true. a portion of each of the speeches
went to show that the end and object Of the
radical party was negro suffrage and negro
equality-but many other topics were dis
cussed, at length. ar" also says:
"Judge Drury wound up the proceedings by
demolishing the positions laid down by the pre-
vous speakers. He said the question not
''nigger,' but the restoration of the Union
Judge Drury neither demolished nor at
tempted to dsmolish any position of either of
the spsakers-nor did he say anything con-
ficting with any of their positions. He did
say that the question of negro suffrage was
not the important one with US. The conseY-
natives of Illinois don't care whether the
people of any state, north or south, adopt ne
gro suffrage or not 1t is a question with
which we have nothing at all to do; it is a
question with which congress has nothing at
all TO do, and the radicals know it. For this
reason they wish to keep the states and peo-
pie OF one section of the Union from being
represented, under the delusiye hope that
they can worry them into doing what they
know the constitution gives them no right to
do. This is the great point with the radi-
calls.
But net 30 with the Conservatives. The
great point, with them, is just as Judge Dru-
~ stated it. He said the great, the para
mount and absorbing issue to be decided
Union should be restored, by the immediate
admission of loyal congressman from the
south-or whether the rebellious radicals
who control congress shall be permitted te
make the war failure and help JEFF. Davis
accomplish dissolution of the Union, MOI
did Judge Thompson lay down any conflict.
ing position. He showed that the end and
aim of the radicals was negro suffrage, aud
for this reason they are opposed to res.
toration of the Union. He showed that the
Union was already restored in every respect,
except the admission ofloyal congressman
that the Federal authority was everywhere
respected that the Federal courts were held
in every state and district; that custom
houses were opened in every port that the
Federal property had been repossed in every
town; that taxes were imposed and collected
in every district that post masters were ap-
pointed and the mails regularly carried in
every state, and that the President, has cabi-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

BILL FRAZER. Two weeks ago, young
man who gave the name of William Frazer,
araived at Desmoines and announced himself
to the city marshal as detective, in order te
disarm suspicion ; but, from some cause, the
marshal did suspect him, and watched hiE
closely, in the meantime writing to every
place CT which Frazier made mention, until
at last a response came from Clinton that he
was notorious burglar aud was implicated
in the Csmanohe bank robbery on the sth OF
July last, and also in a safe robbery at Rock
ford, H., on the Goth of July. He was al
once placed in Jail, and on Thursday was
handed over to an officer from Clinton. Sc
sure was the marshal that Frazier was a
rogue that be paid his board for ten days tO
keep him where he could get him when want
ed.-Ddr. Dem, 9th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
DRUG AND GROCERY STORE.

VHHE undersigned have just opened, in IL
linois City, store Tor the sale OF Drugs,
Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye stuffs and Groceries
OF all kinds, and they respectfully solicit share
of public patronage.
They guarantee to sell goods as low as they can
be bought in Rock Island or Muscatine, and war
rant everything to be precisely what 1t Is repre-
scented.
a-Ca,h paid for first class butter, eggs, and
hides.
NIB. One of the firm (Dr. Skelton) being 8
practicing physician, and both being practical
druggists, they feel confident they can give satIs
faction in regard to medicines and prescriptions
J. N. SHELTON,
LEONARD MANNING.
Illinois Civ Aug. Is, WITT.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

The radical rump congress, says the Quin-
CIV (Ill.) Herald. has been guilty of gross
violation of the leading tenet oft own party.
Il has made an individous distinction on &C
count of color. 1t has given the negro SOL
diers bounty each of one hundred dollars
for two years service, while it gave the white
soldiers only fifty dollars bounty each, for
serving the Same length of time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Rev. JOHN T. BRooKs.-The methodist con-
gregation in this city are exceedingly fortu-
nate in the appointment of this gentleman by
the recent Bloomington conference, as their
pastor for the ensuing year Mr.. Brooks il
one of the most talented clergymen in the
methodist denomination in the west. Our
readers will doubtless remember that as state
superintendent Of public instruction during
the term previous to Mr.. Bateman's occupan.
cy of that Office. Mr.. Brooks brought to the
discharge of his duties abilities of the
highest order and an industry and method
which proved of incalculable service to the
educational interests in our state. Mr.. Brooks'
character as an amiable and christian gen
tleman and scholar will entitle him to the
hearty welcome and sympathy of all our peo-
pie. and we cannot doubt he will receive them.
Carthage Republican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

General Sherman hits off the brave" men
who now wish to exterminate the south, in
the following home thrust, contained in re-
cent letter:
cit is amusing to observe how brave and
firm men become when all danger is past.
have noticed that on fields of battle, brave
men never insult the captured, or mutilate
the dead but the towards and brsggarts al
ways do. Now, when the rebellion in our
land is dead. many Fallstaffs appear,to brand
ish the evidence of their valor, and seek to
win applause and appropriate honors for deeds
that were never done"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

A man in Arkansas the other day fred in
did not know that the war was over! The
radicals in the north seem to be equally ig.
norant on that point.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS.


A dispatch from Wilmington, Del. dated the
Sd inst, says: cat the election for Judges
and inspectors of election. held throughout
this state yesterday, the democrats swept ey-
erpthing before them. Newcastle county
gives 4S0 majority for the democrats. gain
of 1900 ON the vote of Lincoln in 1864. in
this city they carried two wards, and gained
l56 on the vote of Sept. 4, last.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Il hold that this government was made ON
the WHITE basis by WHITE men for the
benefit of WHITE men and their posterity
forever should be administered by WHITE
men and NONE OTHERS do not believe
that the Almighty made the negro capable
OF self-government."-iSt Stephen Il. Douglas,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Thad. Stevens being called upon to aid in
the resurrection of the Louisiana Convention
of 1864, replied "What revive that id
legally born it was a bastard. / never
would have anything to do with it while alive,
and now that it ID dead, it may stay in -,
whore it belongs" Funny is an expressive
word in this connection.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
Farmers Attention.

WE are now prepared to exchange Flour
w Bran, Corn Meal, &C., for wheat and corn
We believe We can give satisfaction both in ouan.
ity and quality. Call and give US 4 trial at our
Old planning Mill where we have in Connected
First Rate FIGURING Mill, with two run of ston.
nd two reels covered with Cunkle's pest Dutch
Anchor Boiling Cloth. Also Rye Flour and HON
eny always on hand.
ao BIDDIS0N & GILMORE,
deczV"u Cor. Washington and r. r. St
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

The Buffalo Commercial Gays Raymond
may we'll exclaim with Hamlet, ''Ths lines
is out of joint. o, cursed spite, that was
ever born to set it right"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Va 1t 10 hoped that the friends of the Union
will give notice all the people in the vicinity OF
these meetings and make arrangements for Plsce
to speak.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
JUDGE THOMPSON's APPOINT
MENTS.

Hon. John s. Thompson, National Union Can
didste for Congress- this district, and Capt.
C. Pepper will address the people as follows:
HENDERSON COUNTY.
Oquawka, Monday, Oct. Sth, at u
WARREN COUNTY.
Young America, Tuesday, Oct g. at P. n.
Monmouth, Tuesday, Oct. 8, at P. M
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Dallas City, Wednesday, Oct. 10, at P. NJ.
Nauvoo, Thursday, Oct IL, at P. NJ.
Warsaw, Friday, Oct. IL, at P. NJ.
Carthage, Saturday, Oct. ID, at P. M.
ADAMS COUNTY.
Payson Monday, Oct. Is, at P. NJ.
Kingston, Monday, Oct. 10, at p. N.
Liberty, Tuesday, Oct. 10, at - NJ.
Ursa, Wednesday, Oct. II, at n.
Lima, Wednesday, Oct. II, at +. NJ.
Meudon, Thursday, Oct. IS, at P. M.
Camp Point Friday, Oct. 10, at p. M
Clayton, Saturday, Oct. 20, at P. NJ.
Quincy, Monday, Oct. %, at P. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

They have named race horse "Carl
Schurz," on account of his great power for
running.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

HON. JAMES C. ROBINSON,
one of the best speakers in Illinois, is nov maxi
ing a tour throughou the state, and Will speak
in this vicinity, as follows:
Geneseo, Thursday, Oct. II.
Rock Island, Saturday, Oct. IS.
Keithsburg, Monday, Oct. 10.
Oquawka, Tuesday, Oct. TO-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
STRANGE, But TRUE.

E,VERY young lady and gentleman in the
u United States can hear som thing very much
to their advantage by return mail free of CHARGE
oy addressing the undersigned, Those having
fears Of being humb plugged will oblige by not not
icing this card. All others will please address
their ebedient servant,
THOS. +. CHAPMAN,
s3I Broadway, New York.
febIyulv
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08
GREAT COUNTY MEETING.
49,

The democrats and cOnservallve people OF
Rock Island and adjoining counties will have a
grand rally at Rock Island,
Monday, October 22d,
TO hear the gallant soldier and patriot,
COL. T. LYLE DICkEY,
candidate for congress from the state at large.
All the friends OF the Constitution and the Union,
and especially those who, with him, helped to put
down the rebellion at the south, are invited to
attend.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

Post once and City Council.
y.B. DAHYoArM, JR., xDIroa
Monday Evening. 1890. October 9.
DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVE
TICKET.
EVICTION TUESDAY Nov. 9TH, 1866.
For Congress-State at Large:
COL. THEOPHILUs LYLE DICKEf,
Oh. LASALLE COUNTY.
For State Treasurer
GEN. JESSE j. PHILLIPS,
OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
For Superintendent of Public destruction:
COL. JOHN M.-CREBs,
OF WHITE COUNTY,
For Congress, -4th District:
HON. JOHN s. THOMPSON,
OF MERCER COUNTY.
COUNTY TICKET.
For Representstive--47th District,
SAMUEL BOWLES, of Hampton.
For Sheriff,
CAPT. j. w. BALLARD, of Andalusia.
For Coroner,
Private JOHN 8. BUCK, of Rock Island
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-08

For Sheriff,
CAPT. j. w. BALLARD, of Andalusia.