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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-09

NORFOLK, VA, January %, 1865.
We have this day admitted Messrs. THOMAS
Z. ELLIOTT and JAMES H. WATERS to an
interest in our firm.
WALTER Fl. TAYLOR,
ANDREW S. MARTIN.
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LATEST NEWS.

Nea6 York, Feb Further details of the
foreign advices per steamer Palestine, which
arrived at Boston last evening, have been re-
ceived.
The prominent point Of interest i'll the news
is the speech of the Emperor Napoleon on the
opening of the French Legislature, a brief ex
tract from which was telegraphed last night.
The Emperor, in his speech, said
The opening of the legislative session per-
Ihits OF a periodic exposition Of the situation
OF the Empire and the expression, to you, OF
my views. As in preceding years, will ex-
anime with you, the principal questions which
interest our country abroad.
Peace seems assured everywhere, for every
where means are sought of amicably settling
difficulties in place of contending with the
sword
The bonds which attach us to Spain and
Portugal are still more strengthened by my
late interviews with the sovereigns of those
two Kingdoms.
You have shared with me the general in
dignation produced by the assassination of
President Lincoln and, recently, the death of
the King of the Belgians bas caused numer-
Gus regrets
In Mexico the government founded upon
the will Of the people, is being consolidated,
and opposition conquered and dispersed The
national troops have displayed valor, aud the
country has found guarantees of order and
security which have developed its resources,
aud raised its commerce, with France alone,
! from twenty-one 10 seventy-seven millions.
As expressed the hope last year, that our
expedition was approaching its termination,
am arriving to AN understanding with the
Emperor Maxmilian to fix the epoch for re-
call of our troops. Before their return is eff
tectuated, without compromising French in
terests, which we have been defending in that
remote country, North America, issuing VIC
tonously from a formidable struggle, has re-
established the Union and solemnly proclaim
ed the abolition of slavery.
France which forgets no noble page of her
history, offers up sincere wishes for the pros
perity OF the great American Republic, and,
for the maintenance of amicable relations
which soon will have had eentury's dura-
ton.
The emotion produced in the United States
by the presence of our troops on Mexican soil
will be pacied by the frankness of our decla
rations. The American people will compre-
hend that our expedition, to which we invited
them, was not opposed to their interest. Two
nations equally jealous o. their Independence
ought to avoid every step which might affect
their dignity and their honor
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"Since l introduced it here, several of our
physicians are prescribing it with the best sue
cess" H. BUFF, Chemist,
| feb 2-2m* Portsmouth,
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METH0DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
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ton, has long been known and appreciated by
most famiiles and physicians p"i~~-oa ~s-.g rei
bottle at all drug stores.
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DERUVIAN GUANO.-A full supply
4 expected daily, and warranted pure as i'm
ported. Price 500 per ton, cash on delivery.
-, G. w. ROWLAND,
iep Nevison ST., near the Ferry.
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number, are lying in the North river
Aete O1leans, Fe5. "a Brownsville letter
says that General Escabedo had gone into the
interior with most of his forces, and that the
Liberal army, with the exception of few
roaming bands, who are committing all sorts
of depredations on both sides the river. is
almost myth. The United States govern
n.ent, says the writer, will make a great mis-
take by mastering out all the troops in Texas,
as the people depend entirely upon our SOL
diers for protection.
Albany, February 6.--The New York State
Workingmens Assembly met here to-day
Mr. Fisher gave notice to the effect that he
would move tomorrow, that on the 10th of
March, all the trades assemblies throughout
the State should strike for the eight hour sys-
TEN. ~
Lancaster, Pa, February Coco. San
derson, the Democratic candidate for mayor.
was elected to-day, over John B. Livingston,
Republican, by 179 majority, being Union
gain Of 80. This is the seventh time Mr.. San
lerson has been elected mayor
NashoiUc, FEB. 5.-In view of the recent
accidents from tubular boilers of STEAMBOATS,.
dllu tlIe ldCI Jlldt tlic OWIeIS Vi several DOdtS
are removing such boilers, the underwriters of
this city, in consultation, have decided not to
take the risk when the tubular boilers are
used
Near York, Feb 3.-The steamship City of
Washington has arrived, with Liverpool dates
of the 25th ultimo.
The sales of cotton for four days were 2S,-
900 bales. Declined to 654a6e4c
Consols S65aS7c.
Memphis, February IA destructive fire
broke out this morning, on Main street, de-
stroying seven buildings Loss 30O,O 900. In
surance 100000
Raleigh, February Tex Governor Ora
ham, United States Senator elect, is out in
letter in favor of negro evidence as Just and
right.
Memphis, February Among those miss
ing by the disaster to the steamer Carter, is
Gen. Cane, Of Texas. Among the saved are
Gen. Gibson and brother,
Cairo, February 6.-An agent o. the Freed
mems Bureau was recently murdered in his
bed at Pontotoc. Mississippi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-22

during the continuance Of hostilities, much
less after their close, would have sanctioned
any departure by the executive from policy
which has 20 uniformly obtained. Moreover,
\ concession of the elective franchise to the
freedmen, By the act Of the president of the
United States, must have been extended 70
all colored men, wherever found, and so must
have established a change of suffrage in the
northern, middle and western states, not less
than in the southern and southwestern -
Such an act, would have created q new class
of voters, and spo,sld haze been an assumption
of poscer by the president Uhich nothing 4" ne
constitution or laps of the United States acoattd
hare Uarranted.
ION the other hand, every danger Of con-
fict is avoided when the settlement OF the
question is referred to the several states.-
They can, each for itself, decide ON the meas
ure, and whether it 10 to be adopted az once
and absolutely, or introduced gradually ana
with conditions. In my judgment the freed
men. if thew show patience and manly vir-
tues. will sooner obtain a participation IN the
elective franchise through the states than
through the general government, even II Is
had mower to intervene, When the tumult
of emotions that have been raised by the sud-
denness of the social change shall have sup
sided, it may prove that they Will receive
the kindlieet usage from some OF those on
| whom they have heretofore most closely de-
| pended.
"But while haze no doubt that noU. after
| the close of the war, 1t is not competent tor
| the General qooeynnaent to ertend the elective
| franchise IN the sereral states, 1t is equally
| clear that good faith requires the security o
| the freedmen in their liberty and their prop
erty, their right to labor, and their right te
| claim the iust return of their labor l can
| not too strongly urge dispassionate treat
ment of this subject, which should be care
fully kept sloof from all party strife"
| From the foregoing it will be seen thai
| President johnson did doubt his power t
do So" and the power of the general govern
ment to 'do So" He says: '.Such an &c
,oould hare been an assumption of po,eer b.
the president aohich nothing IN the constitutio,
or laaos Of the United States aooutd haze aoar
ranted." He not only says that, but he say
''u rs not competent for THE GENERAL GOVERN
xENT to ertend the electric franchise IN til
several states" We suppose any one ca,
guess what the president would do with an,
acticongress may pass attempting to control
extend or regulate the suffrage question
That is question for the severn states, AM
for them alone. Neither congress or the
president have any thing at all to do with il
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Is THIS SOs

The Moline Republican, speaking of Presi.
dent Johnson's views in relation to negro
suffrage, says:
ssHis objection to forcing negro suffrage upon
the southern states, we must conclude, arose, no,
from any doubt of his present power to do SOL
Sc, sc.
Let us see whether this is true, or not
President johnson, in his annual message to
congress, said:
'.The relations of tho general government
towards the four millions of inhabitants
whom the war has called into freedom, have
engaged my most serious consideration. On
the propriety of attempting to make the
freedmen electors by the proclaim alton of the
executive, took for my counsel the oonst-
tuition itself, the interpretations of that in
strument by its authors and it's contempora-
ries, and recent legislation by congress-
When, as the first movement towards inde-
pendence, the congress of the United States
instructed the several states to institute gov
ernments of their OWE, they left each state
to decide for itself the conditions for the en-
ployment of the elective franchise. During
the period of the confederacy, there contin-
usd to exist very great diversity in the
qualifications OF electors in the several states;
and even within q state distinction OF quail
were to be chosen. The constitution of the
limited States recognizes these diversisies
when it enjoins that, in the choice of mem
bers of the house of representatives of the
United States, ''the electors In each state
shall have the qualifications requisite for
electors of the most numerous branch of the
state legislature" After the formation of
tue constitution. it remained, as before, the
uniform usage for each state to enlarge the
body of its electors, according to its own
judgment; and. und'r this system, one state
after another has proceeded to increase the
number of it's electors, until now universal
suffrage, or something very near 1t, is the
general rule. So fixed was this reservation
of power in the habits of the people, and 80
unquestioned has been the interpretation of
the constitution, that during the war the late
president never harbofed the purpose-cer-
sainly never avowed the purpose-of disre.
garding it; and in the acts of congress, dur
ing that period, nothing can be found which,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-22
has heretofore contributed to our bond of I'm.

has heretofore contributed to our bond OF Un'
ion.
President johnson properly refers to the
states. each for itself, this claim of negro suf-
fraee. Their action in disposing of it, wheth-
Or favorable or otherwise will be accepted BY
the people of Maryland.
It seems to me proper and useful at this
time that your voice should be heard upon
this enerossing topic during the deliberations
of your present session. / can only say, for
myself. that dealing with this subject of re
construction, which concerns so intimately
the welfare of our own states, and the future
of our beloved country-cordially indorsing
as do the liberal and humane policy Of
President Johnson--I shall hold myself pre-
pared, with the sanction of the people of Ma.
ryland, to CO operate in the plans which he
has 80 wisely inaugurated to restore, by all
proper and at q suitable time,
the. relations of the past, and the re-unite our
people once more in the bonds of common
brotherhood.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-22
STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE,

I OFFER for sale. at bargain the new
/ steam bakery in Rock Island, as Ia lows
One full lot so by l60 feet story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready for works
steam engine, boiler, shafting and all the machn-
cry necessary for rapid and FIRST class work. There
il also good stable on the lot. and two good
wells,-one a splendid artesian we'll.
The property will be sold at a great bargain,
application is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery Sc,
&C., will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire Of the under.
signed. JACOB KEISER.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwtf.
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WINDOW SHADE
Manufactorv,

INHE subscriber has established, in Rocl
l. Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, manu-
factory OF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-01-22
FARM WAGONS FOR SOLDIERS.

A GOOD MANY FARMERS, who have
a 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.
Mock Island, Aug. %, dwtf
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FLOUR AND FEED,

(NE are now manufacturing and are pre-
w pared to deliver, short notice, in any
part of the city, the very best quality of wheat
-four, rye -four, rye meal, corn meal, hominy
bran &c, all of which we warrant.
NR- Orders left at Z. Koehler's or J. B. &
M. C. Tricks grocery stores, at the mill, will
be promptly attended to.
BIDDlSON GILMORE.
Rock Island. Dec 26 1864 diff
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LYONS PERIODICAL DROPS,

The Great Female Remedy for Irregular.
tiles.
These drops are a scientifically compounded
auid preparation, and better than any Pills, Pow
ders, or Nostrums. Being liquid, their action is
direct and positive, rendering them reliable,
speedy and certain specific for the cure of all OBJ
structions and impressions of nature. Their
popularity is indicated by the fact that lOO,-
900 bottles are annually sold and consumed by
the ladies' of the United States, every one OF
whom speak in the strongest terms of praise Of
their great merits. They are rapidly taking the
place of every other Female Remedy, and are
considered by all who know ought of them, as
the surest, safest, and most inallble preparation
in the world, for the of all female plants
the removal OF all distinctions of nature and the
promotion OF health, regularity and strength
Explicit directions stating when the may be used.
and explaining when and why they should not,
nor could not be used without producing effects
contrary to natures chosen laws, will be found
carefully folded around each bottle, with the
written signature OF John l.. Lyon, without which
none are genuine.
Prepared by DR.. John L. Lyon, 1875 Chapel ST.,
New Haven, Conn. who can be consulted either
personally, or by mail, (enclosing stamp,) con.
corning all private diseases and female weakness
ses. Price: 81 80 per bottle.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
octl4dwly.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

fINHE firm of Geo. j. Murphy is this day
l. dissolved by mutual consent. John Murphy
still continues the business at the old stand. 3
doors west OF NationaI Bank.
John Murphy having purchased all the property
and interest oil said George Murphy, he agrees to
pay all debts OF said firm; and all debts due to
said Geo 4 J. Murphy will be collected by said
John Murphy.
GEORGE MURPHY,
JOHN MURPHY.
Rock Island, Dec. %, 1865, dw3w.
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Rustic Window Shades,

Shades are manufactured to order OF any size,
shape or color, and the most durable, conven.
lent and economical curtains in use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
II. III. ANDERSEN
Rock Island, Oct: %, DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-23
SINGULAR DISCLOSURES IN WASH
TNCTON.

The investigation OF the house judiciary
COMM tee in regard to the alleged compiled
ty of Davis, Clay and others IN the murder
of President Lincoln are said to have made
some strange developments. 4 Washington
correspondent speaks of an astonishing ex-
poseur OF plotsngs by radicals for the pur-
pose of proving Davis accessory to the muir
der of MIR. Lincoln, and that the facts were
dlvnlged during the holidays, and through
the effects of congressional spreeing. The
correspondent says that Immediately after
the execution of Mrs. Surratt detectives were
employed to hunt up evidence for the convic-
ton of Davis, Clay and others, as co-conspir-
ators, but, after weeks of labor, nothing was
discovered of tae slightest consequence bear
ing upon the subject that this result was
communicated to the radicals in the cabinet,
and by them to the leading radicals in con-
gress, who, confident that it would be useless
to try Davis and others for treason, aud anx-
ious to increase the humility and ignominy
of the south by hanging their late chief en-
ployed-upon the unexpected and unwelcome
report of the detectives being made known to
them-sn1thsr agent of great experience and
sbrewdness to perform the work others had
failed to accomplish, Who was charged to find
the necessary witnesses at all hazzar The
result was, that in few weeks q dozen wit
nssses were produced who deposed, under
oath, IN the bureau OF military justice, to
facts enough to hang both Clay and Davis
Having produced these witnesses the radical
conspirators urged President johnson to ap-
poinsa commission for the trial of Davis. The
president after examining some of the wit.
nesses in connection with Mr. Seward, was
prevailed upon to call for the opinion of the
attorney general as to the legality In the
case: but notwithstanding the assurance of
be legal and proper, the president would not
be hurried into ordering military trial. 1t
has since turned out, according to the coores-
pendent, that enc of the witnesses examined
before the board of military justice, and also
by Mr.. Seward and the president, acknowl-
edged, upon an examination before the judic-
larry committee, that they knew nothing what
ever about the facts in the case, but that thew
made their statements for pecuniary re-
ward, being furnished with the statement
they were desired to swear to, and committing
1t to memory for the purpose, and that of the
other parties, some seven or eight in number
who made dispositions tor the bureau referred
to, every one of them deposed under false
names to false statements for pecun;arv ,on
siderations. ae
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-23
MORE OF THEM

Two of the leading republicans in Indiana
have lately declared adhesion to President
johnson and his reconstruction policy. One,
DR.. Ezra B. Read, "a delegate tothe Baltimore
convention which nominated Lincoln and
johnson, writes thus
"The proudest act Of my life is to have shared
in the convention in advocating the claim-of An
drew Johnson to the vice preside ncy.
'tThe war was waged to restore the states, but
its successful termination has, thus far, failed TO
produce this result Those asking to share the bles-
singa and privileges of our common country, are
denied the right-only its burdens imposed
upon them. The president has wisely and patriot
icalIy pointed out the constitutional method o. re
construction, and the nation should stand by him
and sustain him against attacks more dangerous
test of reason against madness; contest of con-
stitutonal right against anarchy contest Tor na-
| tional preservation and integrity.' e.
The other, Col. Robert r. Stewart, raised
the first cavalry company in Indian for the
war. He served through the war, and is dis.
tinguished as being one of the best officers
| furnished by that state. In q speech, he de.
clared his determination to vote as he had
fought-for the complete restoration OF the
| Union. On thirty-fve battle fields he won the
/ highest need of valor and devotion. Hewill
not conset to have his lsurels furnished by at
! flation with disunionists. Such are but sin.
| gle instances amongst innumersble cases that
occur
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A GOOD ENDORSEMENT.

That noble old veteran soldier and states
man. General John A. Dix, proclaims hlu,-
self in favor of the National Union Conser.
yative Convention at Philadelphia, and will
undoubtedly be present on the occasion to
lend his honored voice and timely influence
in favor of the Immediate and perfect restora-
tion of the states TO all their rights and i'm.
munities under the constitution. General
Dix is a national man-fsw are more widely
and none more favorably known II the
American people, and his endorsement oil
this great movement of the conservative mass
es will have telling effect IN favor of the
restoration of the states.
So, too, it will be noted with pleasure, that
the democracy of Ohio, through their central
committee, have Joined hands with this gres,
moysment-uot as an abandonment of the
democratic party name or creed, but
to aid in the great and glorious work of res
toration. The work is moving forward
grandly, and with great force and power.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-23
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The Journal of Commerce abiding to the
radical cry that the democratic party is dead,
says: ut has existed through the last six
years, and has polled just about one-half of
the entire vote of the country. 1t has been
welded together more firmly and compactly
than ever before in all its history. If any
one doubts this, let him study the facts and
look at the remarkable spectacle presented
from year to year by this party, marching
steadily to the polls in solid phalanx, met by
every sort of opposition, under tempest of
obloquy, threatened with the direst punish
ments, but unfinehing for ell that, earning
fairly It's old name, 'untsrrlfed,' and voting
steadily the half of all the votes IN the coun-
try,wlthin a small. Traction. This is a fact to
be taken into account in these days"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-23
GEN. sHERMAN's ANCESTORS.

4
At Gen. Sherman's reception in New Hs-
ven, he remarked. though stranger, himself
in Connecticut, he felt a home among the
ashes of mis- ancestry. He claimed no difecl
Resemblance from Roger Sherman, bu' SAID
that he descended in a direct line from Judge
Taylor Sherman, of Norwalk.
The New Haven Register says: "The gen.
eral was free in his conversation and did not
hesitate TO tell those around him that the peo
pie Of New England had been too hard on
the south /; too strong in their prejudicss. and
perhaps they were not responsible for 1T, al
they had been SO educated. He was for the
whole country, north and south alike, and he
was willing to forget and forgive all past diff
ferences.
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KNAPSACK SOLDIERS.

President johnson, we learn from the
Monmouth Reviep, has appointed Amos
Pierce, Jr., Post Master, at Roseyille. lie
carried a knapsack and musket in che late
wa. which will set the "stay-at-homs loyal
to bowling on his track. They want the prl'
yate soldiers to vote their ticket, but not to
hold the Offices. Let them howl, ANDY
will take care of the soldiers.
The RerieU also has the following
A HEAD OFF AT SMALL YoRk,-osli the
work goes on-still the pioke1S are pelng
soldier of the Andy johnson persuasion OF
politics. has received the appointment of post
master at Little York. The disease that has
lately broker out among the radical post.
masters, Is equal to the rinderpest smongthe
cattle. It always proves fatal.