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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1866-12-29
THE IMPEACHMENT OF THE
PRESIDENT.

One OF the most important topics that
has received the attention of the press
ofthe country during the last six months,
is the probability of a trial of the head
OF the government for high crimes. The
agitation of the question continues, and
1t is not yet settled fact that the Presi-
dent will not be impeached by the only
body that is empowered by the Consti-
tuition to prepare the articles and render
averdict-the houses of Congress. Such
an extraordinary proceeding at once ex-
cites the interest Of every American citi
zen. The mind recalls those grand pre-
cedents in the history of England and
France, when Charles the first and Louis
sixteenth were executed for committing
grave offenses against the liberties of
the people and laws of the land. After
weighing the evidence that has been
submitted by public writer's and speak
ers, we make this frank decision. We
do not believe that President johnson
will be arraigned before legal tribunal
unless he is guilty of actions which have
not been published to the world. The
foundation for the discussion that has
taken place, and apprehension that ex-
lists, is visible in some highly censurable
remarks which were uttered to delega-
tions from partisan organizations. Dec
larations that Congress was an illegal
assembly, a "pack of traitors" or a
body assuming to be Congress, ,"
could not be tolerated in silence. If the
Executive had carried into his official
conduct such disloyal sentiments, and
refused to acknowledge the constitution
ality of the present national Legislature,
the impeachment would nave been
necessity. The occupant of the White
House would have been as culpable as
the so-called prisoner that dwells in
Fortress Monroe. The stern voice of
the people, that was heard in the recent
elections, could not be disregarded with
impunity, and the President has con-
formed to law and yielded his ill-timed
opposition to the Legislative department.
The Union men of the country are gov
erned by wise counsels, and will not
rashly attack the Executive, because a
failure to prove reasonable acts might
imperil the glorious cause of liberty.
They are pursuing a safe course, how
ever, in reminding him that their rights
are vigilantly watched, and no infringe
ment will be permitted. The arguments
upon the matter, that are daily printed,
are productive of good, and the Presi-
dent has been intimidated by seeing the
handwriting upon the wall, Beware"
A conflict of ideas, concerning the expe-
diency of admitting the representatives
of certain communities in the South, is |
not a source of immediate harm, and
most certainly not a ground forimpeach-
ment. While it is a spring of congratu-
lation that this sublime spectacle of the
trial of President johnson will not be
we cannot commend too
warmly the patriotism and zeal of the
statesmen and orators that have sup
ported the privileges of Congress and OPP
posed the menaced usurpations of the
Executive.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1866-12-29
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %. 1see

e orr agents in the different tosous
aad mining camps Of the Territory and
aISeUhere, eesW please take
terms Of subscription for the Posi- hcge
been increased to $3.50 per quarter, $500
for sig months, and $500 for one yeer..
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1866-12-29
Z" IT'S joy to see the engineer hoist
With his own petard."

If the successor of Judge Munson coin
cides with the trainers of the laws that
have called forth these comments, he
will bear the injury that was maliciously
designed for others. FA "
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
Illinois state horticultural society.

The Illinois State Horticultural society will
hold lite eleventh annual winter meeting at Bar
rett's Hall, in the town of Champaign, on Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Decem-
Der lth, 18th, 18th, and l4th, lse6,at o'clock
4. II.
All state or local Horticultural SOCIETIES are
invited to send delegates; and the attendance OF
all persons interested in the objects of the organ
ization will be cordially welcomed. Specimens
of fruits flowers, plants, vegetables, wines, seeds
scions, &C., solicited for examination and dis
tribution. Winter pears, grown in the state,
are specially desired.
It ia expected that the Illinois Central, Terre
Haute, Alton and St. Louis, Toledo, Wabash
and Western, and Chicago and Alton railroads
will return members in attendance free, or al
one-fifth rates The citizens of Champaign will
extend their hospitality to members from dis
lance.
Persons unable to attend, BY remitting the
sum of two dollars will be entitled to member
ship for 1857, and copy of the transactions fol-
1866.
PARKER EARLE, President.
W. c. FLAGG, Cor Secretary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
National Thanksgiving.
Proclamation by the President OF the
United States for = Day Of
Thanksgiving and Praise.

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, has been
pleased youchsafe to us . people another year
of that national life which is indispensable condi
ton of peace security and progress. That year,
moreover, has been crowned with many peculiar
blessings. The civil that was 10 recently among
us has not been anywhere reopened Foreign inter
ven ION has ceased to excite alarm apprehension.
Intrusive pessilencs has been benignly mitigated-
Domestic tranquility has improved. Sentiments of
Cancellation hare largely prevailed and affections of
Our fields have yielded quite abundantly; our min
ing industry has been richly rewarded and we have
been allowed to extend railroad system far into
the interior recesses of the country, while
has resumed its customary sntivty in foreign
seas. These great national blessings demand q ma
tional acknowledgement
Now therefore, I, Andrew Johnson, President of
the United States, do hereby recommend that Thurs
day, the ticsntynanth day OF November next be set
apart and be observed everywhere in the several
states and territories of the United States by the
people thereof, q day of thanksgiving and praise
to Almighty God, with due remembrance that in His
temple doth every man speak OF his honor. L rec
ommend also, that on the same solemn occasion we
do hunbly and devouty implore him to grant to our
national councils and to our whole people that di-
vine wisdom that alone can lead any nation into the
ways Of all good.
In offering these national thanksgivings, praises
and supplications have the Divine assurance that
the Lord remaneth King forever. Them that are
meek shall He guide in judgement and such as are
gentle shall He learn His ways. The Lord shall
give strength to His people, and the Lord shall give
to his people the blessings of peace.
In witness whereof, have hereun to set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States be ax-
ed Done at the city of Washington this sth day Of
October, in the year of Lord thousand eight
hundred and sixty six, and of the independence of
the United States the ninetieth.
ESigncdl ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary
of State.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

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&c.
The Duplex Elliptic is great iavorite with al
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Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt Of the
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Proclamation by the Governor OF
Illinois.

It il duty, and should be pleasure, for all the
people to bow down before and recognize the pres
of God.
To praise him and meekly to return thanks from
grateful hearts the be9gn Providence that always
watches over, protects and leads
We cannot enumerate His blessings, for they are
past finding out.
We know that God is good-that ''the earth is full
of the goodness of the Lord
Then let US honor and praise Him in humility
acknowledge sins before Him, and with thank
full hearts mplore a continuance Of the many bless
ings shown to $ people.
Especially have the nation and state been blessed
with peace, prosperity and health and with the ear
desire that these blessings may still be vouch-
safeb to US, let consnue to mplore the Divine IA
vor.
Now, therefore, I do hereby recommend that
THURSDAY, the 29th day of November, be set apart
and observed as day of thanksgiving and praise
TO Almighty God
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the great seal Of the Of Hi
nois to be affixed ut Springfield, this twelfth day of
November, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six.
GSgnedl RICHARD J. OGLEsBY.
By the Governor
SHARON TYSDALE, Secretary Of State
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

The New EXPRESS CoMPANY.-Our Gus
toners throughout the northwest, having oe-
casion to send us packages or goods by ex-
press, will please oblige us, in every instance,
as fest as the routes of the new company are
opened, by sending the Il via the peoples an-
ti-monopoly line-the Merchants Union Elk.
press Company
We hope the western press will ventilats
and thoroughly expose the desperate efforts OF
the old nonopolies to break down the new
company.
The press is alI-powerful III a good cause,
and 10 can and should show its readers and
business men throughout the country the fol
loving plain facts:
let. Monopolies are opposed in spirit and
operation 70 our free Institutions and the bes,
interests of the country.
I'd. Monopolies always infliet extortions on
the people, and the people have but one rem
edy, that ia
Sd. To patronizs and sustain, both with
money and influence, new enteprises gotten
up to break down monopohss and cheaper
the cost of manufacture or transportation.
1t is as plain as the sun at meridian that
the only object of the old n onspolies in re
duoing their rates TO half their regular tariff,
or nothing at oil, as 10 some instances when
coming in direct competition with the new
y,
them again an exclusive and overbearing mo
nopoly to the end of ali time.
For, if a company, with capital stock oil
twenty millions of dollars, distributed solely
among nine thousand of the best mechanics,
merchants and business men of the ceun try,
can be broken down, then no other rival OF
old companies need ever hope to succeed.
Does any one doubt that, having succeeded
in crushing this new corn papy, started solely
to promote the interests of the people and
business men, Judging By past action on the
part of the old companies, they will not at
once put up their tariff, not only to old rates,
but to figure sufficiently high TO reimburse
themselves for the loss sustained in breaking
down the Msrchsnts'-in point Of fact and
fgufes making the business men not only
help break it down, but eventually foot all
she bile. Will class of men who are the
brains of hs.country be so blind 70 their own
interests? We think not Rounds Print.
ers' Cabinet Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

Neither the President the secretary of
war, NOR Gen. Grant, has revoked the we'll
known order of the latter authorizing mill
sary commanders to try cases which the
courts refused. The report that il had been
revoked originated in the fact that Grant ad-
v'sed Sheridan mot to strictly enforce it, on
the ground that the civil rights bill opened
the courts to the freedmen. But the Presi-
dent has been roundly .abussd upon the
raise allegation Of his interference.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

The gallant and brilliant fight made by
Hon: j.. s. Thompson for congress In this
district has won the admiration and renewed
confidence of his friends. Bold, manly, and
srgumsnsaslve, be met and discussed the is-
sues with an ability aud no nesty never sur
passed. de is beaten but not dishonorsd,
and bis friends WILL stick the closer to him.
Monmouth R.piey.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

The decision Of the court that Gov. Swarm was
acting strictly in accordance with his official
authority, in appointing new commissioners in
Baltimore, and that the arrest and imprison-
ment of said commissioners illegal acts,
would make those pretended lovers of law and
oder, who chucklcd at Judge Bonds abuse OF
his position, blush, if they were influenced by
any sense of deceney or Justice. These faction
ists-from the brawling demagoguo of the W ash
ington Chroniclet to his more respectable" echoes
did all they could to prevent the action of
Gov. Swami by threatening mob violence and
armed Intervention in opposition to the exercise
of his legitimate power, and had their courage
equalled their threats, another civil war would
have been inaugursted. But the regard for Or
der, and faith in the justice of their cause, in
dueed forbearance and temporary submission to
wrong, on the part OF the conservatives, until an
appeal to the laws could vindicate their conduc,
and confounc their opponents. This justfca-
tion they nov have, ard equally emphatic is the
condemnation of the radical pack who growlei
and barked at distance. a-a
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,
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a boon to Thousands OF sxfferers.D
Sent under seal, ina plain envelope, to any
address, post paid, receipt of six cents or two
postage stamps, by Charles J. G. Kline & Co., I27
Bowery, New York, Post Office box 1856.
Alss DR.. Cuirerwell's Marriage Guide,' price
70 cents sept3d w3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
81 TELEGRAPH
Rspcrted for lac Daily -ArS=s.

NEw York, Nov. 19.-The railway tracks on
Broadway, between 1lth and Fulton streets were re-
moved yesterday. Mayor Hoffman issued order
to that effect.
The statement made yesterday that a number of
leading representative Of both tho democratic
and republican, parties lend 10 confirm the few ru-
that have leaked out from the recent consulta
tion at the White House that the President is the
eve of grand coupe de etat that will crafty his
friends and bewilder his enemies. 1t is said to
conclude at the very least that there is earnest
desire both side TO settle upon feasible plan
of securing harmonious action between congress and
the executive in the future.
On the subject, the N Tribune has the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. Chases first intesview with the President was
merely to give the latter opinions in Judiciary
matters
The second was merely a friendly one and Judge
Chase took occasion to advise Mr.Johnson to depar.
from his present policy and urge the southern leg
| islaturee to adopt the constitutional amendment
as final sentiment of the present difficulties that
in case they objected to the I'd and Sd clauses of
the amendment to compromise by substituting
universal amnesty and impartial suffrage.
Not only has Judge Chase argued this course
on the President, but so also have several promi-
nent men of his own party, from both north and
south, G. c. Clay among the latter. Whether
these arguments and the iects which they are
based will change the course of the President re-
mains to be seen. couple of democratic con-
gressmen who lately converted with Mr.. Johnson
state that ne has idea of changing his present
policy and claims that the elections have hod no
old plan. They claim with what truth is uncer-
:ain) that he insists that the people were hood
winkled and delGded, and will soon begin to see
their mistake and adopt his views.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
TAXES FOR FILLING LOTS.

CRY CoLLEcroR's OFFICE,
Rock island, Nov. 10, 1866.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a
/ warrant for the collection of an assessment
made by the City Council, for filing up the fol-
lowing described parts of lots the city of Rock
Island, viz: Commencing ninety 800 ieet from
the northeast corner of block fourteen Q4), in
Spencer & Case's addition. thence west across
lots four az and five (5), in said block, thence
south thirty 800 feet, thence east TO Adams
street, thence north to toe place OF beginning
has been delivered to for collection, and pay
ment of the same 10 hereby demanded.
RIB. TAYLOR, City Collector.
nev15d6t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
TO the A fiji i G t e d

TO the A fiji j G t e d .
DIR. KNAPP g. SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly of New York,
are treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES,
Which embraces the best and most approved me
thods in this and other countries for the cure OF
all Chronic Diseases. They treat succe ssfully all
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms of
ScrofuIa, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseases Of the Liver, Constipation, all Skin Dis
ease,, Pulmonary Consumption IN its carly ss
Paralysis, Epilepsy. Sal; Rheum, Headaches, ali
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, and
Seminal Weakness. Ak Sexual Diseases,
Which are carrying thousands to their graves an
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 OF all
Diseases Of Womrn,
Than any other Physician. in America. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never isII TO cure
Rheumatism.
In all stages; matter of how long standing
A s T III VI A
% it never returns. They have Sure Cure fer
the distressing disease,
HEM0RRHOIDS, or PILES.
They cure all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs
CANCERS.-They we had an extensive prac
tice and wonderful success in the treatment o
Cancers, which they cure without eating them on
or usng the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and SwelliBgs, or red spot, lose time in hav-
ing il attended to, as a timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death oil an
open cancer.
CaTARRH CURED.
They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experiences unsurpassed by any, and
equaled only BY lew.
N-Remember they do rot promise TO cure all
stages Of disease. While all dis, ases are durable
if taken in season, all stages not. Your case
may be durable this eek, not ne1t-to-day NO,
to-In0rrowi hence the danger of delay. -
No Case will be Received, when there are
any Doubts of Cure or Relief.
Our terms are Dash; hence the money mus,
be sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with US, which cludes medicines.
A-The poor will be favored.
CONSUMPTION FREE.
Patients must write their name State post of
fee address, plainly. All letters requiring an an
swer, must contain letter stamp, and be ado
sed to DR.. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891, Chicago
Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their
in letter, when they cannot zee rs. aE
DR. KNAPP, who has visited Roet Island req.
ularly the past SIX year., can be consulted at the
Island City Hotel, as follows:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2IsT, 1861.
MONDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1857.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

s. The LCuisville Journal we'll puts the case
thus :-''Radicals think that war kept the
southern states in the Union. and that peace
put them out"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
DATES OF THE MOST BRILLIANT nErEoR1c

The Catholics Of Bridgeport. Conn. Ar.
erecting Cathedral to seat a. 600 psople.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
FINE STOCK FARM ON BLUFF FOR

CONTAINING eighty acres, thirty under cult
" Walton, three hundred apple snd pear trees
bearing trnit, house and well, and other neces-
sary Improvements, miles from Rock Leland
For further particulars enquire of Henry Schroe-
der on the farm, or o. J. DIMlCK,
Real Estate Agent, Rock Island.
sup20GN3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

"Ine defeat OF the republicans at Baltimore IL
field Republican, ' wy
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
SIDEWALK TiNES.

EKEh1 w fLEk 4 Nht1Ns
CIrY CoLLIcTok's OFFICr,
Rock Island Nov. ID, 1866.
DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby gwen thai q
warrant for the coll ection of assessment
made by the City Council certain real estate,
for the costs OF q sidewalk constructed by the
peryisor of streets on the south aide of Illinois
street, in front Of lot FIVE {5 block nine (9), old
town, has been delivered tor collection, an
payment OF the same is hoIeby demanded,
R. B. TAYLOR. City Collector.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
DISSOLUTION.

TIE 6rm OF Kerr, & Smedley is dissolved BY
mutual consent. The affairs of the late firm viii
be e,tled by T. l. w. J. Kerr, who will continue
the business at the Of stand.
". J. KERR,
J. L. SMEDLEY.
Camden Minis. Nov. /. lS66-dw3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19
WINDOW SHADE
MSnufactorv

THE above establishment has been remov.
i ed to Keiser's large brick building, opposite
kImball's wagon shop, where the subscriber will
continue to carry on the manufacture OF
Rustic Window shades,
Shades are m nGfactured to order OF any size
shape or color and the most durable, conven-
ient 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, 1866-11-19
AMERICAN
MATCH CO.,

Wilmington street, heaf the cry.
h MANUFACTURERS of Superior Friction
Nl Matches. The trade is solicited to eIamine
our goods and encourage home manufactures.
Prices low in the Eastern Market.
Rock Island Oct. 26th, lS66-dif.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-11-19

Col Rober. A. Gilmore was on Friday last
appointed postmaster at Chicago.