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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-04
Gov. John Moore, of Illinois.

d We are glad to learn that Ex.Gov. John
Isdoore, whose eyes for some time past have
been seriously impaired by ophshalmia. is
bout 10 recover his sight. After consulting
he most cee brated oculists, Gov. Moore final
v consented to visit Boston to snbmit to en-
!. peration upon one or both of his eyes. The
peration has been performed, and we have
] cen informed she result is equal to the most
anguine expectations. q recent dispatch
,eports that he is getting along nicely, and 9
anal restoration of his eyesight is almost Ger
hin. This information will give much salts
action to his countless friends everywhere
a. Springfeld Register.
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BIRD CAGES,

A carefully selected stock of m usic and mp.,.,
instruments, Violins, Accordeons F!utjp,, e. !
also Violin and Guitar Strings. 1900
Gold Pens, Pocket Books, Oval Picture Frame,
and indeed most everything commonly keptp,bs
Fancy Goods Line.
The undersigned and his son, VIM c. Bi..k
burn, will be ON hand to wait on any one Who ms,
favor them with a call, and they take this method
OF cordially inviting one and all to come and az,
anime the goods for themselves hoping and he.
iievng they will find that they will compare favor,
ably as to quality and price with the ike good.
kept in any book store in the northwest
aprl0d3n. IL. e. BLACKBURN
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control or defeat its action, that would be
reasonable defence of the waste of time, if not
of opportunity. during The six months that
have passed. But such il not the case. Congress
mat with the union party having more than
Two thirds Of each branch !; and there 10 70
use in Attempting 70 evads the responsibility
which viii attach 70 that party should con-
gress adjourn leaving the question of recon.
etructiou unsettled.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-04

A severe tornado passed across a consider
able portion of Vermont, recently, through
the counties of Addison, Washington, Orange,
and Caledonia, deanoishing barns, uDroofn G
houses, tearing up trees by the roots, end cut
ting up fantastic tricks generally.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-04

The president has ordered military com.
manders to report to him every case where
an unpardoned rebel has been elected to Of.
Zee. He directed the removal of the mayor
of Portsmouth, who was a rebel colonel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-04
THET sUPPoRT THE GOVERNMENT

The recent meeting of the johnson and
conservative men at Springfield, in this state,
will serve - an "eys-opener" 10 The radicals
Of Illinois. When such prominent republic
cans % Hon. j. Z. Rosette and Colonel Math-
eny leave the radical faction, and are daily
followed by mon equally prominent. the signs
of its speedy dissolution multiply fast.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-04
BANK STATEMENT.

Decrease in loans 81 ,010,57l.
Decrease in deposits Sl0, $50, GIG.
Decrease in legal tenders s., 600, 955.
Increase in specie 81, III, 164.
Increase in circulation $50, 1858.
Gold opened at Sl,40s, advanced to 81, IA
and at lilo P. nj. it was ,43i.
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PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR OR SOFT
BREAD.

Rock ISLAND Arsenal, June 4th, 1866.
CIEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Office of the undersigned, until O'CLOCK
p. NJ. Saturday, June 10th, 1866, for furnishing
Flour OF Soft Bread
To the troops stationed at this Arsenal, (number
of men authorized, one hundred and twensy-hve.)
The contract commence July lst 1866, and to
continue in force year.
The Flour or SOFT Bread to be of good whole
some quality and such as is sold by bakers gener-
ally.
To be delivered at the Barracks this Island +,
at such times and in such quantities as may be
required.
The bids will state the price per net pound at
which the flour or soft bread will be furnished.
Each bid must be accompanied By guarantee
rom two responsible parties, that If the contract
10 award ed tothe bidder they are willing to enter
into bonds ior its faithful fulhlment.
The right to reject any or all bids IL reserved.
Bidsm be in duplicate, 10 be endorsed "Pro-
posal. for Flour or Soft Bread" and addressed TO
the undersigned.
Each bid must have a printed copy of this sd
ver,isement posted at Its head
JOHN A. KRESS,
B'vt MAJ. u. s. A, A. c. $.
iuueld5t
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From the Monmouth Reyie'

From the Monmouth Review.
EplroR REVIEW: Sir--As the chief editor OF
the Atlas seems to be somewhat tenacious about
retaining lame postmaster for Monmouth, why
not stir him up s'leetle,'' upon his consistency
in advising with A. C. Harding in behalf OF Beig-
low, editor ofthe Aledo Record, for postmaster OF
Aledo, when it was known to him that the voters
of that place had elected Dunham, lame private,
for the position, and were imporsuning our NJ. Z.
by squads and delegations for weeks tor his en-
aorsement of their election. Can it be possible
that Reed has taken the job of ssblowing" tor A.
C.'s reelection both counties, and was anxious
to retain his old partner as a sort OF a sun! Irot
him out, Mr.. Editor the people Of southern Mer-
who gave their aud treasure freely tor the
prosecution of the war, want to know why 1t 10
that Aledo must be snubbed in their choice ofgov-
eminent officials when they ask for the appoint
ment of worthy lame private.
NORTH HENDERSON
From the above we should judge that
"North Henderson" hits our neighbor" where
he lives" and shows that his love tor the
lame postm sstar is ell moonshine. And this
brings to our mind q little incident that oc-
CURED when the people of Aledo elected Dun
ham, lame soldier, for postmaster IN that
place. A committee came TO Monmouth and
waited on "a. c." with 6 long petition for
the "lams soldier" and requested him to
make q memorandum OF their request, so that
he would not forget it. "Ah," says A. u,
/ need no note of it, carry the poor fellows
here" at the same time patting his hand on
his heart. where the greenbacks lay. Such
is the love of the Atlcs man and "our mem
Der" for the "poor soldier" But the poor
soldier" don't get smell. He is good
enough to vote the abolition ticket. but not
good enough to hold Office or run an alb
clifton newspaper. Let the flame soldiers"
remember these things, and lay them up for
the fall elections
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The Travellers Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, onn., was the frat successfully introduce
In this country the practice OF Insurance against
Accidents, of whatever kind, whether they occur
in travelling or In hunting, fishing, sailing, riding,
skating, 10 the street, store, efce, or while work.
ing 10 shops, mills, factories, or on the farm
A General Accident Policy covers every possi
bleform of casually, including the risk in travel
ing, also all forms of dIsocations, broken bones,
ruPtured tendons, sPfains, CO cushions crushiugs
bruises, cuts, stabs. gunshot wounds, poisoned
wounds, burns and scalds, freezing bites OF dogs,
unprovoked assaults by burglars, robbers or murd-
eIsrs, the action of lightning or sun stroke, the
ELECTS OF explosions, chemicals, floods and earth
quakes, sutocation by drowning or choking.
This company has been in successful operation
snce April LIST, 1864, and up to April /, 1866 had
issued over Jortyfre thousand policies, and paid
oVsrJour'een hundred losses-in addition to the
policy holders, for $5f2 received in premiums
GENERAL ACCIDENT POLICIES.
The best policy for every man, whether he trav-
els much little, is General Accident policy,
which insures against every possible form of essu-
atty, at all times and places. -ss--
An annual premium of $40 or $i2 (aecording to
oceupation), will secure General Aceiden, poll
cy for 81 000 case of fatal accident or $40 per
week during disability caused by accident mot
exceeding twenty-six weeks Tor any one xccident)
Aa annual Uranium of $25 or $50 will. in like
mannsr, secure policy for $1,000, OF $40 per
Any other sum, from $500 to 800 at pro-
portionate rates. Where policies are issued
against loss of life only, the rates much lower.
Afssral discount on three and five year policies.
ONE MONTH GENERAL ACCIDENT POLL
CIES.
Tins company issues q very convenient form OF
One Month General Accident policies, at the rate
of 81 per thousand--with IS per week comPenss-
ton Tor each thousand insured. These are much
better than insurance tickets FOR travellers and
others desiring short risks, as they can be taken
any amount from $500 to $40 900; they cover
all accidents, and each policy 10 Tegisfsred, so
that the insurance 10 good IN case the policy !"
lost or destroyed. -. ....s-.
For mechanics and others who cannot easily
spare the amount of annual premium, out
would like to insure BY the month, ansse NOR
time poIicies are s.just the thing" TO any per-
- - 80. air one month policies In any one
~ peIiey for half year n ill be gwen with
out charge (eKespta policy fee of one dollar.)
Policies issued BY $50 sff
l.-rs ]. M. BUFoRD, Agent,
mayiIdh. Rock Island.
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LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE
n Post Office at Rock island, State OF Illinois,
On the 4th day Of June, 1866:
Ordered to be advertised in the "Erening Argus''
agreeably to the following section Of the Post
circulation OF any paper published in Roci
Island, H.:
src. 5. And be it further enacted, that Lists o
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post office
in any city, town or village, where newspaper
shall be printed, shall hereafter be published once
only in the newspaper which, being issued wee.iy
in the range of delivery of said office, to be deci
dsd by the postmaster at such ofhce.-Lars Of tn.
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Reported for tAs Daily argus.
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M4- To obtain any of these letters, the appl
cant must call for Advertised Letters" give the
date of this list, and pay one cent for advertis
ing.
zsz- If not called for within one month, they
will he &C mt to the dead letter office.
j. b. HAWLET, p. M.
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The Rock ISLAND ICE CO,

A RE prepared to deliver Ice in any part of
"a the city. All orders left at Messrs. Updks
b ce.'s boat store will be promptly attended to.
TrsTa Is s7ssssG "A. II. LAMBERT, Agent.
spllsdtE sss .z,Essa l=ss.sJ cd 3. -7
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N NV BOOK STORE,


dE-underslgned would ..respec,full, 8,
i nounee TO the citizens OF Roet LAID an
the public generally that he has opened : Ss SAG
Book store on Illinois ST, fr.t door e..: o. M
where he viii have on hand fulI ,s.or,r.n,
all articles usually kept such an e,,,blj,hn.,.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
SOME THINGS THAT OUGHT TIC
 RE DONE. -. -

The improvement and rapid building
 of our town for the last twelve months
 has been beyond the expectation of the
 most sanguine. Indeed, we arc fast
 assuming the fair proportions of city,
 and as becomes us, we ought to see to
 it that wc fall not back from the high
 position that we have attained. We
 have already spoken sufficiently, we
 think, to arouse the most careless upon
 the necessity of building good school
 houses; but upon this subject too much cannot be said. We must have schools
 or we can never Be more than little country village. Again, the devasta-
 ting hand of war has sadly marred the beauty of our town, the signs of which gre well nigh removed, so far as naked .chimncys and scared walls are con- 'cerned; but our streets need cleaning. Enecd grading, and we badly need pave tments. The time was when we had the best paved town in tho State; it is Enot so now, and unless this matter is attended to, pedestrians must this win ter take themud or stay at home. We think that it becomes us as citizens of 5 Des Arc to do all VIC can to add to the Ecomfort and importance of our city, and surely nothing would so improve our .appearance and conducc to our growth Eand development, as well rounded, Icleany streets, and good side walks. Eve make these suggestions hoping |that they will De acted upon.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
Very respectTuIIy, JAS. l.. WIT THERSpOON.


 NORTH AND SoUTH.-We wish to fur nish little practical illustration of the operation at the present time of the hostile feeling displayed at the North toward the Southern people. The New Albany CInd.) Ledger of'Thursday says:
 The unsettled condition of the South, consequent upon the unfortunate poli- cy of the Radicl Congress, is driving the best and most substantial Southern families to the westen States. Many families that had pleasantand profitable homes in the South, rather than trust the uncertain legislation of a fanatical Congress in regard to restoration, are willing to take their chances for peace and quiet in the soitudes of the west.
 In connection with this, permit us to say that within two days we have been assured by a merchant of Memphis, whose partner was in the North, with q heavy cash capital to invest, to com plete his seasonable stock of merriam disc here, he had written home that he must positively decline such invest -ment; the signs of the times were sick ening and although he was no stock jobber, gold-broker, bull, bear, or cor nercr, he intended to convert his green backs into gold as the safestinvestment. -[ Memphis Appeal.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
From the Arkansan. a Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

l have ju received q letter from Gen. NJ. Brayman, President of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad, of Arkansas, dated Springfield, Illinois Sept. 29th, 1S66 from which 1 give the following extract showing the present condition, and pros poets of the road in which our people arc so deeply interested He says: ha|
 "You may now count upon the success of our long delayed enterprise. The in acres to the mile, affords capitalists the long needed assurance of safe investment.
 1 am arranging with parties who are able to put up half million of dollars to make the beginning. We on ly need the requisite time to get our affairs ready, and such return of peace and cooperation in Arkansas as will inspire confidence
 There is much to be done to get our new schedule at Washington-to arrange and classify our new ample securities, to get a money basis in New York, which 1 am now striving at The money to build the road is not in Arkansas, neither the popu- lation to give it business. The lands and property of the company are good ulti- mate security, though of little value now and we must encourage large emigration of working men, farmers, mechanics, min CTS, solid men, etc 7, to aid in untiring pros perity to the State, thus giving value tc our road and linds
 The above extract think sufficiently explains itself, without any comment from me, further than 10 say that l have entire confidence in the ultimate completion o1 this great road, and have always, before and during, and since the war, believed that we would succeed in the end, if the grant of lands was preserved and kept for this purpose and this alone
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
Nuts for the Republicans to Crack

Can the "Unitcd States" be properly soscalled when ten millions of the people are taxed and not represented
 Is that Congress Constitutionally organized, from which twenty mem- bers are excluded from one branch and fifty-four from the other? f. a
 Admitting that the Republican Party outnumbers the Democrats in the Northern States, (which, VIC believe it does not on fair honest canvass of the votes) yet being in decided minority as compared with the whole voting population of both sections. has it a right to prescribe, and enforce terms subversive of the rights of the majori- ty.
 1.-the Republican majority was rcdu- ced from twenty-two thousand to ten thousand in Pennsylvania, a State where every thing favored the Party, what prospects have they of carrying New York, where their majority was only ten thousand at the last gubernatorial election, and where everything is 'against them now?
 IfJefierson Davisis a ''traitor" and a ''rebel.n what was George Washing ton, who in his day, fought against ''the best government the world ever saw7w et'H ~"
 If cotton can be taxed now. is it not likely that the crops of the West may De sugjected to similar burden before long 6 9a
 Does Andrew Johnson derive his official powers from the Republican Party, or from the Constitution
 How is it that if tho Radicals of Penn syKania,, New York, etc. are such friends of Catholics and Catholicity, the Radicl Party in Missouri arc their worst enemies and most bitter persecu- tors i- Metropolitan Record.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

THE NEXT PREsIDENcY.-We will give the politicians gratis this bit of information. Combinations have al- ready been formed which render it certain that three candidates win be entered for the next Presidential race. The ultra Radicals will concentrate on Chase, and will look for powerful aid from the national banks, whose strength is great and increasing, and who have already fixed their grasp upon some of the most important Federal offices in the country The Conservative Re- publieans and War Democrats will unite in nominating General Grant, nolens volens, and he will stand, with his immense popularity, as the candi- date of the masses of the people. The old Copperhcads will bring back their pct Mcclellan, who is now in Germany studying tactics which he ought to have learned before he took command ofthe Union army, and will nun him again.-[N. |. Herald.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

Bsg~ X Cincinnati paper says: 'TThc Radicals in Ohio elect sixteen Con- gressmen. on total vote in tho State of 273,000. Their oponents elect but three members. with a total vote of 235,000. It takes, therefore, under
 the rascally district epportionment of the Radicals in Ohio, 7S.000 votes to elect an anti-Radical member, while 17,000 votes are all that is required to choose Jacobin! With fair appor- tionment we arc entitled to eight of the nineteen members from the State
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

MuRDERERs.--The imurderers of the late Dr.. X. ". Webb and his little son Mott, were arraigned yesterday by his Honor, Judge Bartlett, upon an in dictment found by the recent grand jury against them for that awful crime.
 There aresix indicted and in custody, who plead mot guilty" Three white men--so-called7-as follows, to-wit J. Zeke, Chas, Ricabaugh, and J. Marr, The other three arc negroes, to-wit Simpson Brown, Adolph Flanagan, and Wash Greer. The man oimp. Brown was formerly the property ol Terry II. Brown, of Dallas county. Two of thenegroes had been soldiers in the 54th T. $. mgger Infantry. The white men are from the north, having formerly belonged to Che U. s. Army
 We are proud to know that this most fendish and fonl murder is not.charged upon Southern men. 1t speaks vol umes. however, showing the fearful effects of negro emancipation n thS South, and as ill other cases of crime, il shows that the perpetrators are from the land of boasted morals--LC LConserya tive, -2ath ut.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
FRUsT SALE.

TN obedience to decree of the Chaucery \ Court of Prairie county, Arkansas, render cd at the August term thereof 1866, I shah on Saturday the 24th day of November, lSG6 expose to sale at the court house door iu Brownsville, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate, viz: the s, 5, fral l of section IS, and the N. W. l ot the N, W. | of section l9. in township north, range s west. This land is situated three miles S.sW from Brownsville, and one mile north of the NJ. X L. R. k. Road.
 October 29th, 1866.
 It W. T. JONES, Trustee.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

Bsg@It has been decided by the Acting Controller of the Currency, that mutila- ted currency must be redeemed by the redemption agencies of the. national banks at the commercial centers, so long as no reasonable donbt exists as to the identity of the notes presented. When the notes are so badly mutilated as to make the value or identity diff cult to determine, the case should be referred to the bank by which they were issued.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03


 EeSg~ X lady in St Louis. who had re- quested of Gen, Robert F. Lee lock of his hair for the Southern Relief Fair in that city, to be disposed of by ratile, received the following in reply:
 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, Sept. 20, 1866. Mrs. ". A. Aglar; have received yours of the 10th inst, enclosing the circular of the Missouri Southern Relief Association. The object of the Association, the aid ofdestitutc widows and orphans, appeals to all the better feelings of humanity, and therefore elicits general desire for its success. AS you think the donation you re- Iquest from me may be the means of procuring some relief to the destitute, | cheerfully send it, and hope your expectations may be realized. With great respect, your obedient servant.
 +. E. LEE.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by.yirtue of m | order, of the Probate Court of Prairie county al it's October term, lS66 I will pro. ceed on the a4th day of November, 1866. to sell in the town of Des Arc, in front of the store of Hazep X McPherson, al highest bid der for dne-half cash, balance in twelve months tho following described real estate. belonging to the Estate of Eliza Slater. de ceased, iolwit: The S E of \ W I of section 7. town north, range C west, fl acres. N W of \ W.ofl sec ?, T 3 N, R 6 ". II 4.5 acres. $ W | of SaW F of sec. 35. T 4lNeR 6 ", 40 acres. Lots ? and 3, of s " of sec. 50. \. W. 9l 1-l0 acres. E8of s p of sec S6. T \, R W 6 ", @ acres. slof S " ofscc 36. T+N, R 6 ". s9arres
 \. L. RAGLRND. Adm'r.. f. 197 caf ElIzA tScsTgR, Dec dgo
 .pes AreSsssRgo otiohns3I, Is .i--ortaora@
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

Bdge The Athens (Georgia) Watch man of a late date says the gold excite nent in the upper counties still contin- ues nabated-indecd seems to be in- ereasing. II is confined chiefly, we be- licve, to Hall, Lumpkin. Dawson and White counties. In I.umpllin and Hall, sales of celebrated mines have been made at high figures. Among the re- cent sales in the latter county. that of the "Gladc mine has attracted much attention, as it is believed to be very rich. Itis believed there are other rich mines iii the same ncighborhood
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
Steam SaW-.Mill.
!. S'TR0NG & SHELBY

ItAktE pleasure in Informing the public that
 A they have put in running order, the steam Saw md Grist Mill on Mrs Quarles piace on White river, four miles below Des Afe' where they are prepared to furnish lum- berer grind at all times, and will be pleased Co receive orders, and promptly m the same.
 Ternls-@tAsH. aa
 a'nars- STRONG X SHELBY.
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03
NVOs9, FASTEHlTGTS.

Fresh Oysters, Sardines, Crackers, Cheese Nuts, Fine Cigars, Fine Tobacco, Apples, Fruits, Sc. In fact, everything pertaining or belonging to first class saloon, may be found on hand at the DEs AEc SALOON, on Buena Vista St., next door to Johnson X Da- vis' Drug Store.t Call and see that is all so.
 Ha J B. WILLIAMS.
 Dos Are Nnremher & 1Sh6--tf
Des Arc citizen., 1866-11-03

SHERMAN ON THE 3RAGGARTs.--G cn. Sherman is rather hard on g certain class of ''hcrocs,' who boast in public places of their achievements in the war against rebellion. He says "It is amusing to observe how brave and finn men become when danger is past. l have noticed on the fields of battle that brave men never insult the captured or mutilate the dead but the towards and braggarts always do. Now when the rebellion in our land is dead. maliy Falstails appear to brandish the evil dence of their vaicr and seek to win applause and to appropriate honors for deeds that never were done.p