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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-01

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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-01

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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-12-01

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WANrED.--A good girl that can do house
werk,dsbe msst come welt rae ommended.i
eau r, 1, llO' Main street. Empire Building
next to Goodman's, or at the residence. Is
Lafayette street Al peARNAN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
THE SENATE AND UNIVERSAL
~ SUFFRAGE. 5xss7E

: The debates in the senate the psst week on
the suffrage question hinge upon PROPOSE
ton offered BY Senator Cowan, of Psnnsylva-
MIA, whereby negro suffrage and female suf-
frage would 60 hand in hand.
The proposal is favored by quite number
of the senators. And why not? IF the time
has come for either impartial or universal
suffrage, the time has surely come also when
all distinctions of sex as we'll as color should
be ignored at the ballot box. Indeed, there
is not an argument which can be urged in fa-
vor Of universal suffrage which does not sus-
tain the claims of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and
her associate "progressives." On this issue
Mrs. Stanton is the superior of Charles Sum
ner, both in argument and in her notion Of
modern progress"
But the radical .autocrats of congress are
not sincere in their protested friendship 70,
universal suffrage. If any demonstration Of
this fact is necessary, the rejection of Cowan'f
amendment will demonstrate il. They stand
there pompOusly proclaiming principles
which they dare not apply to any class Of
human beings IN existence except negroes
Their love of progress is pretencs; theil
boastsd devotion to popular liberty sham
From Maine to Georgia there is not a ballo
box which they dare open 10 full and frst
vote of the people and submit to it's Decree
When they do that, no radical king caucus
will govern the nation in opposition to ths
popular will.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
SLIGHTLY ERRONEOUS.

lis believed by many of the oldest and best
informed Inhabitants that editors know every
thing, but notable evidsnos Of the faIlaey
of this belief is found in the following extract
from an editorial article in the Chicago Jour
nal upon the subject of the Mississippi rapids
Improvement, viz:
The upper and lower rapids of the Mississippi,
commencing little below Rock Island and extend
to keokuk greatly increase the Importance of this
subject. Nature has effectually Obstructed the
channel of the Mississippi below the proposed canal
that recent survey has determined, its improve
ment is out of the question. Those rugged rocks
Z cannot be remoYed-the Mississippi has SCOT its
back up" high and so far that nothing can get it
down.
The Journal viii probably thank US for IN
forming it that from Rock Island to Montrose,
Z II miles above keokuk, and distance of
about 100 miles, 10 precisely where no rapids
, occur and no improvement is necessary. The
J lower rapids extend from Moatrose to Keo-
: kuk, II miles; and the upper rapids from
Rock Island to Port Byron, Is miles. Above
/, Port Byron. between Rock Island and Mont
\ rose. and below Keokuk, no improvement is
} requlred-but between Keokuk and Montrose
and between Rock Island and Port Byron,
+. something must be do e-whethsr by remov-
i ing the rocks Or building canals, IS, as yet,
!! undetermined. "Nature has" not $50 suffc-
iently obstruoted the channel, that it's inn
provement is out of the question"-nor has
any board OF survey so determined
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
w ashington Gossip.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-The statement that
the District of Columbia suffrage bill has been
onsidered in the cabinet meeting is unfounded.
resolution offered this morning by Mr.. Will
liame, of Oregon, TO prohibit the immigration of
Chinese into this country produced much sur
prise III the senate chamber, as ours is styled the
asylum of all nations. The resolution was re-
terred to committee on foreign affairs.
The territorial project viii, il Is believed, be
postponed until next congress, when the radical
senators viii be in stronger force. 1t is feared
the project would fail in the present senate.
There is sensation here in reference to ru-
mers of congressional investigation into certain
charges against United States senator of hav-
ing been Influenced by pecuniary considerations
to use his influence for the appointment of per-
to q first class position on the revenue de-
psrtnent in New York.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia Washington special
says; 1t is understood that a movement is on
foot to prepare charges and specifications against
President johnson.
The Nebraska bill will pass, but a veto will be
fatal, as it cannot get the requisite two thirds
vote.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20

end nibbla aliks Ut the latest army order o.
the most antiquated parchment manifestos to
the continental army Of 1776. To circum-
vent these pests and save his valuable manu-.
scripts, Mr.. Force has been obliged to intro
duce brigade of catsinto the establishment,
besides making psrsonal attack upon every
nook and Granny on the premises. The corr
mand of this feline brigade devotyes upon Two
enormous specimens Of the cat tribe named
respectively sJnnius, and Regulus. Enter
their oblong bsttle ground any day, and you
find the master and compiler of all this hid.
den wealth contemplating its yellow, dust.
laden leaves, and cob-wsbbed shelves, with
grim, unmeasured satisfaction. A few days
more will suffice to pour all this boarded his.
tory into the lap of the nation, 80 Its venera.
bic author sits down among the ruins he has
preserved and awaits the end.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
Is THIS A FREE COUNTRY i.

The following sounds very queer, in a land
Of liberty, where the people are supposed to
rule:
Herald Washington special Gays cit has
i .ranspired that General Grants visit to St.Lous
occasoned by the threatening condition OF
! political affairs in Missouri General Sherman
being absent, the presence of prominent officer
becomes necessary. General Grant ia making
, such disposition Of United States forces as will
preclude the possibility of any successful out
break"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
SWINGING ROUND THE CIRCLE.

A Washington special of last Saturday
says: ait looked to-day As though half OF
congress WAS at the executive mansion. The
number of senators and members seeking an
audience with the Presidents on business
matters was very large The President did
not find time to see one-half of those in wait
ing" Notwithstanding their mean conduct
toward the President these radical congress-.
men viii sneak around him and carry
fayors @ss4 Enlargement - -~@
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
CHEAPEST STORE

to buy goods Tor ordinary living profit, and the
ladies of this city know it. 1t is no humbug
We offer rich setts of Minks' Furs, very low
Fur Gloves for ladies and gents; Indian tan buck
and various other gloves for ladies and gents;
Ladies' Gloves OF every description; best Aexan-
der Kid Gloves for ladies'; misses and gents
gloves In all colors and siIes; white Alexander
Kid Gloves the richest assortment of Embrold-
cry; real Apologize CIune and Valencine Laces,
Collars and Handkerchief; imitation Of Clune
Valeneine laces; Clune and Cambria Laces, in
black; Velvet Ribbon, In all colors; rich as
sortment of Bonnet Ribbon; Dress Silks, in differ
ent colors; Dress Trimming and Buttons; hne
assortment Of Beltings Buckles; Lace Wells and
Netting Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs Cor ladies
and gents; Zephyr worsted in all colors, ladies'
and children's Hose, and q great assortment In
Wooden Hoods and Scarfs; splendid lot OF real
rubber Jewelry, sueh as Bracelets, BreastPins,
Earrings, trimmed with pure gold, warranted, and
hundreds of different articles, too numerous tc
mention. declQdlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
IEBR ARIES.

j "Potomao." the Washington correspon-
sdent of the Boston Post, says:
Thsre is ono thing concerning the new ap-
continents of the capitol OF which the peo-
pie may well be proud, and that is the extern
sion and reconstruction OF the congressional
:, library. During the recess the room allotted
aas been more than doubled, and the addition
: 'endered even more elegant and tesseful than
! The original apartment. This library, of all
J, .he projects for which congress has sanction
ID outlay, is altogether the most creditable
md enduring that has been gathered under
Il to shadow. The entrance to 1t is rectly
opposite the "front door" of the capitol, and
n arrangement, under the new extension it de-
i,cribes hollow square with one side left
open. Its capacity when fully perfected will
pc upwards OF two hundred thousand volumes,
i md at this time it has one hundred and shir-
I y-six thousand of that number, In good or
Z Ter, upon its shelves. It is perhaps the only
thoroughly frs.proof library in the world
/ is lighted by sky-lighss alone, from which
j. derives an illumination so soft and mellow
9 hat habits of reading and study would insen-
JssiblJ come over the uututored Hottentot, or
I amy other man." that chanosd within its
I range At this time MIR. Spoford, the chief
/ librarian, Is engaged three hours each day in
/ eataloging the celebrated private book coilec.
4 'tion of Peter Force. ESQ.,, of this CITY. The
1 latter is library embracing about forty
,sthousand volumes, the rarest in many respects
,ss,f any gathered in this country. With Mr.
Force it is regarded as the monuments of his
|. life, and it is only the weight of years that
tinduos him tn consider the proposition con
.xress intends to make in reference to its pur
phase.
III HOW THE TREASURES ARE GUARDED.
m There is, perhaps, mo more unstable, quain
lbldsrooksry in this city, than that which shell
u kers Peter Force and his library In tn,
Inidst of small court. overgrown with BRAN
.Ioblee, and hedged with decayed vegetation
4snds the crazy, uncouth building which hal
xivsn domicil to this old man and his life,
passion this half century past. Rendered b,
see and architecture peculiarly com bustible
lMr. Force has added TO the edifce, from tim,
ito time. iron window shutters and strong
aboxes, by which he sought to bar out the fr,
dnnd.s Thus far no has succeeded, only to b,
s11'cked from q quarter so unexpected ant
- as to result in nearly the total an
= 11ion of his treasured lore. The new
- - from household vsrmin, that hav
e book-worms in this progressive age
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
ATTENTION.
EVERYBODY /!

Go to Charles Bakers, where you will End con-
stsntly on hand fine assortment of Dry Goods
and Groceries, corner of Main and Canal streets
Carbon Cliff, Ill. -a CHARLES BAKER.
nov2Sdwlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
DISSOLUTION:

THE firm of PETER & Brockman is dissolved
4 by mutual agreement, John III. Brockman
having purchased the establishment and will con.
tinue the business. All debts due the late firm
must be paid to him, and he will settle all claims
against the late frm.
WALTER S. PETER,
JOHN II. BROCKMAN.
Rock Island, Dec. 18th, 1866, diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
WaREU0USE SALE,

THE following goods will be sold at public
suction, at the warehouse of J. H. Langley &
Co., in Rock Island, on Saturday, January 18th,
1867, at 2 O'Clock P. N, unless previously called
for and changes peid
l. J. Stevens, u fan; Thos. MeAdams, a bo1es
L. Crazy, box; B. Leonard, A boxes; Sally ].
Hopper, boz; Poe q Hiteheock, l box; Jerry;
Wilson, box; G. p. Teubinger, bureau
stove, 4 bedstesds; Mrs. J.. A. Garthur, boxes
J. Ferguson, chest; j. johnson, boxes; ID
Leath, boxes and barrels.
J. LANGLEY co.
Rock Island, Dec. 6, 1866, WOW.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
Diaries for 1867,

Most spIendid Chromos and Paintings, direct
from Praug Co., Boston Engravings, Pho
tographs, Autographs, Photographic Al
buns, very handsome and of all
styles, very cheap.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
[PlG77 l]IR!5Sa

So are and Oval Frames, Moudings, Frames
and Enameled Glass for Pictures, Enameled
Glass and Mounted Flowers, Frames and Flowers
complete. Frames made to order.
A large assortment Of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20

LLINOlS.sTREET, bet. Washinstontandi JEFF
ferson.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20

The undersigned is receiving from the east
Ind 10 now Opening at his New Book Store, on
Illinois street, I'd door east of Market Square, as
ifula Of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-20
Holiday Goods

was ever brought to this city, comprising in
part most beautiful
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
THREATS FROM SOUTHERN STATES.

We hear so much just now from copper
heads and their Johnson allies about with
holding representation from the southern
states, that it is we'll to observe, as we pass
along, what evidence the rebels give to en-
title them to representation. Surely pco-
pie who have wrought 50 much damage to
the nation, and made such fearful efforts to
destroy the Government, should give some
evidence, at least, that they mean to re-
spect the Government in future, and re-
main at peace. 1t seems TO us, that no
one having any regard for the public wei-
fare, would exact OF expect any thing less
Common safety, common prudence, common
honesty, and common Justice dema lds this.
If Fire Company, or any other social or
civil organization, should shoot the citizens,
burn their homes, torture and endanger all
around for weeks and months, it would be
expected that if these perpetrators were
not punished for their outrages, and if tax
en- back into society, they would demean
themselves peaceabIy, orderly, and cheer
fully submit to just restraints. This would
be general, and fair expectation and
it would be universally held, that if these
murderers and rioters, did not behave them
selves well, refused to submit to Just re-
straints, and made threats of overriding
the land again, they would, not only not
merit forgiveness, but show that punish
ment was improperly and unsafely with
held Common law, and common sense
would so adjust rights and wrongs between
men.
In view Of these well settled lines of
policy in all communities what are we to
think of the men who are urging the ad-
mission of rebels to Congress to make laws
for US, and are heaping abuse without stint
upon the majority in Congress for with
holding this admission until the rebels cease
at least to fight us, when before their eyes
there are daily such threats of vengeance
and another rebellion. as are given in the
extract below from the Richmond Whig ?
While the blood Of the loyal men Of the
north is still dripping from the hands of
base traitors, they threaten that if they
cannot have their own way about manag-
ing the Government, and can not get Su-
hests, they shaft be S0iUed by some other meth
DDS This means another rebellion, and
these are the men who claim seats in Com
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
COPPERHEAU AND REBEL NATIONAL CON-
VENTION.

The johnson men, and the democrats, are
trying hard to make the public believe that
the Philadelphia National Convention of
rebels, copperheads, democrats, and John
son Office holders, is to be composed OF con-
servative men of all shades of politics, yet
Vallandgham Pendleton, Wood, the Vice
President of the Southern Confederacy, and
the whole copperhead and rebel elements
of the entire nation, have already been sc
lected as delegates to this assembly of pub
lie enemies. Still, it is urged that it is to
be a great conservative body of enlighten-
ed and patriotic citizens What an idea
these fuglemen of rebels and sympathizers
must have Of the intelligence Of the people,
to set up such pretences, when the most
prominent rebels, and the open out-spoken
democrats of the north, who lead the par
ty, and made themselves notorious for their
opposition to the Government, are the men
who are getting up this convention, and
are to control its action. But such, and
such like tricks, the democratic party has
ever played off on the country, and by them
kept themselves in power for many years
1t is, however to be hoped that loyal, coun-
try-loving citizens, will no longer be cheat
ed by base tricks, and that the charlantsm
of democracy is played out
We have been led to make the above re-
marks from reading the following letter
from Richmond, the Capitol of the late
Confederacy, and situated within the patri-
otto, peaceabte, and Ia,0-0bjding Vjrgi MIA !
giving an account of the kind of material
required iii that region for making dele
gates to the Philadelphia Convention
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 26, 1866.
I have Just read the following letter from an in
fuential citizen of Richmond, who Is ready if his
statements is questioned, to forify it by the high
est authority:
RICHMOND, July 25, 1866.
meeting of the people Of Hanover county, was
held at the courthouse yesterday (court day) to
appoint delegates to the dstric convention to Sc
lect representatives of this congressional district
in the Philadelphia convention. The four men
who had been the most active and prominent Sc
cessionists in the county were selected. motion
made to add General Wickham to the delega-
ton. General W. had been member of the con-
Vention that passed the ordinance of secession
and strongl opposed it. He subsequently served
in the Confederate army, but since the termination
OF the war; has been active and ardent for restora-
ton. The motion was opposed on the ground that
General Wickham ''had written letter denounc-
ing secession" and he was rejected.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09

the rebels again into power. Throughout
with the rebellion, evinced more regard for
the democratic party, than for the country.
They all seemed willing to let the country
slide, if the democratic party could only be
saved and so still. No matter what reb.
els have done, or what they threaten to do
to the country, if through their assistance
their old rotten organization can only be
preserved. May we not earnestly invoke a
kind Providence to keep the Government
out of such hands But read the rebels
talk about the rights Of rebels, and rebel
states, and what they say about our MAX
i''g shifts, devices and expedients," when
trying 10 preserve to preserve the Govern
nent from their murderous assaults
Should the radical policy of amending the
Constitution by irregular and unauthorized meth
Ods of stripping the States OF their just powers,
and building up great central legislative depotsm
prevail some future Supreme Court, if one not po-
litical and not in the interests of radcalism can
be constituted, will be called to pronounce upon
the grayest and most momentous questions ever
submitted to a judicial tribunal. 1t cannot be
presumed by any rejecting mind that the make
Shifts devices and expedients resorted to by un-
scrupulous politicians who happen to have tenn
porary supremacy, to build up and perpetuate
their power at the expense of the rights of States
and people in defiance of the Constitution and in
disregard of the powers that appertain to the Ex-
| ecutive department of the Government, will be
forever acquiesced in. 1t may take ten, fifteen or
twenty years to get Supreme Court that will act
upon and adjudicate such questions without being
| bv nartiSaO Influences But the time
will certainly come, and when it arrives these
questions will be brought before it in some form
or other if indeed they shall not be solved by
other method before that period
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
A CONFIRMATORY DISPATCH,
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Aug. 3,

IITrr1'r'1-rr rrrl' rru'rgi q,
A special dispatch from Washington to
The Ledger says: Gen. Sheridan, III a
dispatch from NewOrleans to Gen Grant,
received to-day, states that the late riot in
that city was not the effect of hastily con-
gregated mob, as has been represented,
but was the result of a preconcerted and
prearranged plot of the Rebels to slaught-
er the leading Upon men of the State, and
that there is evidence that the plan was
concerted weeks ago Sheridan also gives
it as his opinion that it is but the com.
mencement of the Rebel plan to rid Louisi,
ana of Union men. Officers from the South
West say there are only about 200 United
States troops serving in Louisiana.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
aGn According to the nroy

s9- According to the provisions of the
Army bill just passed, the military peace
establishment of the United States will con.
sist Of five regiments of cavalry, and fifty
regiments of infantry. To the six regi-
mcnts Of cavalry now in the service there
ore to be added four regiments, two of
which shall be composed of colored men,
having the same organization as is now
provided by law for cavalry regiment The
infantry regiments are to consist of ten
companies each. Four regiments are to
be of colored troops, and four regiments of
the Veteran Reserves. All vacancies in
the grades of first and second lieutenants
shall be selected from among the officers
and soldiers and one half of the vacancies
in grades above that of first lietenant shall
be filled by selections from among the Off
GERS of volunteers, and one half from the
officers and soldiers Of the regular army
who have ssrved two years during the war,
and have been distinguished for capacity
and good conduct in the field The act pro-
vides that no person shall be appointed
under it who has been in the rebel naval
Or civil service. but any such appointment
shall be illegal and void.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
IMPORTANT DISPATCH FROM GEN.
SHERlDAN-THE MASSACRE CON
COCTED WEEKS AGO--REPORTS OF
GEN. SHERIDAN'S RESIGNATION.
Snacial DiSDatch IN The Y Y 1'ribupa
patch to The \. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Friday, Aug. 3, i

WASHINGTON, Friday Aug 3, 1866.
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs to-day to Gen
Grant that the riot was not the result of a
mere mob, but preconcerted and prear-
ranged plan of weeks for the slaughter of
Union men The dispatches Of the Assoc-
ated Press are tempered to suit the lati-
tude from whence they are sent, and are
dictated by the disloyal State officials At
torney-General Heron, who was an officer
in the Rebel service, virtually ranks Gen
Sheridan, as by the order of the President
the military are subject 20 the cali and dis
position of the civil authorities. Rumor
here tonight ssays Gen. Sheridan will re-
sign on account of the Presidents conduct
in this affair, ane the embarrassing posi-
tion loyal officers are placed in.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-08-09
ss Mr. Harlan having resigned the

aea- Mr.. Harlan having resigned the
Secretaryship of the Interior, and Orvillc
II. Browning, of Illinois, having been APP
pointed in his place, the Cabinet on ihe
first of September, when Mr. HARLAN fe,
tires, will stand as follows: Secretary oil
War, Edwin NJ. Stanton Secretary OF the
Navy, Gideon Welles Secretary Of the
Interior, Orville B. Browning Postmaster
General, A. w Randall Attorney Gen
eral, Henry Stanbury