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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-08
President Roberts Proclamation.

The following is copy of President Rob-
erts' proclamation calling upon Irishmen to
rally:
HEADQUARTERS FENIAN BRoTHERHoGDI
New YORK, June 4, 1866.
To Ny Countrymen
Brothers, arise. Irishmen, glorious career
has opened for you! The green flag has waved
once more in triumph over Ensland's hated en-
blem. Onward is the order, and let Ireland
and victory be the watchword. Pay no atten-
ton to what may seem defeats. Everything is
working gloriously, and if you but discharge your
duty to your native land, our final triumph is
certain. God and justice is on our side. lave
iron wills and brave hearts and Ireland will once
more be great, glorious and free.
In love and hope, your countrymen,
(Signed)& VIM r. RsnsRTs
President Fenian Brotherhood,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-08
BIRD CAGES.

A carefully selected stock of music and musica
instruments, Violins, Accordeons, Flutinas, sc.
also Violin and Guitar Strings.
Gold Pens, Pocket Books, Oval Picture Frames.
and indeed most everything commonly kept IN the
Fancy Goods Line.
The undersigned and his son, VIM. c. Black
burn will be on hand to wait on any one Who nay
favor them with call, and they take this method
OF cordially inviting and all to come ahd eX-
anime the goods for themselves, hoping and be-
heving they will find that they will Compare favor
ably as to quality and price with the like goods
kept in any book store in che northwest.
sprl0d3m. Ii. c. BLACKBURN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-08
Glassware.

ALSO, hne assortment of Casters, Lamps,
Looking Glasses, Spoons, HALVES and Forks,
Butter Knives, SC, &C.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-08

and various other ARTICLES OF the kind, of..good
quality, and at cheap prices.
Also, Large Assortment OF
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22

We submitted the other day, few remarks in
reply to an article which appeared i'll the Raleigh
Sentinel, upon the subject of banking. These
seem to have been dstasteful to our neighbor,
and he complains that we did not do him Justice
in the premises We sincerely regret this, and
would gladly repair the evil by complying with
the SentinerS request, to publish the entire article
commented upon, but this is out of the question,
as it has been lost. We will, however, do the
next best thing and publish the article before
REAL ESTATE BANK.-The Wilmington Journal seems to
object to our proposition to raise North Carolina Land
Loan Company, for the purpose Of establishing large
National Bank, 1t says: -. 80.
Now we are familiar enough with banking projects
give oracuar advice, but il does to that all
banks should be based upon specie basis Specie the
barometer is the standard of exchange Of the world
There is no blinking that fact All other standards
fictitious whether national state The world recognises
specie" .Esa . Eta.s -u - ..r-. :. ,
We should be obliged to contemporary If it would
publish article From the notice makes its readers
cannot understand proposition. The design OF form
Land Loan Association is to enable them to borrow
the gold its equivalent upon which to bank 1t is
posed to establish National Bank out OF the gold bor
rowed and put the same basis upon
which all the national banks rest Our contemporary is
right in saying that all banks should be based upon
specie basis. It would not presume, object to its
equivalent This is just what propose. United States
bonds deposited with the United States treasury. drawing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Sustain the Executive,

The more we reflect upon the opinion express
sed by the President upon the subject of recon-
structing the union, the more anxious that
he should receive the cordial and unwavering sup
port of the entire country.
Are doing it? Professions unaccompanied
by action are worthless. We know that he is do
ing all that he can to defeat the indefensibIe and
unpatriotic designs of an INSCRIPTIONS faction to
bring disorder and disgrace upon the country.
Will not cooperate with him? Are doing
it? Would it not be well to call public meeting
in this community, to embody the opinion we en-
terrain of the Presidents conduct of public affairs?
Would it not be we'll for the General Assembly of
North Carolina to assure Mr.. johnson that they
approve his reconstruction policy, and that they
will render all the support they can, to enable him
to carry it to successful conclusion?
Maryland has already done this On the seventh
of this month resolutions to sustain the President
passed the lower house. The next day they were
acted upon in the Senate, and passed that body
only four members voting in the negative. -'-
Let us then follow this example. Meetings are
being called all the country, says the National
Iatelfgencer, to strengthen the Presidents hands.
One has been called, or rather suggested TO be
held in Richmond on the 22d of this month 1t
strikes us a most fitting dedication of the day
day already sacred i'll the history of this country
could not be more appropriately spent.
What say the citizens of Wilmington? What say
the Employment of the dignity and wisdom of
North Carolina Are you not willing to strength
en- the arm of the " Executive authority for the
maintenance of constitutional right ?" If you are,
why procrastinate Why lose in supineness the
precious moments Let US rather be up and do
ing, lest we lose by delay. Remember, citizens of
the South, we are debarred representation in the
national congress-denied the opportunity for re-
cuperation from the prostrating effects of civil
strife-subected to anxiety and suspense regards
our political future-provoked and discouraged by
the taunts and menaces of the dominant party,
and made to realize the humiliation, the degrade
ton of a vassalage dependent upon the whims
and caprices of arrogant, exacting and unscru-
pulous faction" " "
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Formation of Parties.

There is some speculation among the newspaper
press in this state and out of it. about the for1a-
ton of ':new political party IN North Carolina,
all growing out of the fact that Gen. L. l.. Cling
man has recently spent some time III Raleigh, and
it is alledged has been frequently closeted with Mr.
Holden - .'.
Now, MI Cingnlan and Mr. Holden are both
ambitious and aspiring men. neither disposed to
lie in cold obstruction and to rot" although we
have heard it profanely suggested that the ex-
provisional was toe dead to skin, but that their
intercourse has had any such object as the forma-
ton of a new political party, regard simply
nonsense and utterly untrue.
We hope that they are better patriots, and men
of too much sagacity to desire design, to build
their greatness on their country's ruin" Party
This is no time to be dabbling in the dirty pool of
party politics. The state is PROSTATE and bleed
ing at every pore she loudly demands the curative
skill of her purest and ablest TO restore her
to health and happiness. Quit then, upon tho in
human wretches who would distract her councils
and retard her restoration by this miserable gable
| of party.
Perhaps we might more charitably account for
the intercourse recently had between these gentle
men Nav it not be true, that Mr. Holden desires
to Get rid of the Sandtnr}, and establish another
paper III Washington City? If this be true, is il
not natural that General Chngman might desire
to control leading press, situated at the capital
of the state?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
THE LATEST NEWS
BY T E l. E G r a ? r.
Congress. Y
WAsHfSGros,. D. c, .Feb..19.


WAsHfSGroN, d. G., Feb.19.
Tho House of REPRESENTATIVES,, tQday, bya large ma
iory passed resolutions declaring that the rebellion
had deprived the people Of the South OF all civil govern
men that it becomes the duty OF Congress to enable
them to organize State gove1nens that the President
i fnl, ,.tied in lant aiming tho spHpe s OF FFrit
of heas c5us and i'll keeping troops in tire South Tor
the protection Union citizens and freedmen
SESa1E-The president sent IN his veto message to-day,
10 the amendments of the freedmen bureau bill Hetakes
the ground that il unconssitutlopal ana the appoint
ment of agents in every county where freedmen and re-
ugees exist would impose too much patronage IN the
hands of the executive and enable him to it for the at
ainnent of political ends if he so felt disposed: ~
The president expresses the earnest hope that ques
cn important to the country Will not become law
unless upon deliberate consideration by the people, IT
should receive the sanction Of enlightened judgment
WAsH1SeroN Feb. 20.
SESArE--AIr Wall offered resolution to amend the
constitution by rendering the president Ineligible 10 an
election for the second term aud supported the meas
ure in speech, allucng to the i'll causc terms
to the president w no said had developed policy agree
able to every enemy of the country
MIR. Wilson offered resolutions which was adopted i'll
strucng the committee reconstruction to inquire how
far rebellious states had confomedto require
ments OF the presidents reconstruction policy
Mr.. Davis of Kentucky, read long argument in oppo-
sition to the freedmens bureau BILL sustaining the veto
of the president. 7-. f't
takeI, the vetoed bill, and resulted,
ayes so nays 49, The vote insufficient to tic
passage of the bill over the veto, .--i
HOUSE OF REpREsES1ATIy MI. Stevens from the com
mttee reconstruction, reported joint resolution decar
ing that senator representative shall be admitted to
either branch of congress- from the late rebcOus states,
until congress shall have declared such states entitled to
Representations
Mr. Winer obtained leave to have read the minority
port the restoration committee, declaring the state
| of Tennessee entitled to representation.
MI Stevens said was his earnest disposition until yescr
day. inquire into the condition of Tennessee, and wheth-
the state entitled to representation but since then
there has been change and is wholly out of the power
of the committee to proceed further without sirenering
the rights of this body the usupaton of another power
Much excitement prevailed during the proceedings He
demanded the vote on the previous question Motions to
adjourn for the purpose of stavng Off the vote have been
prevailing all day The house is still in session tonight,
and no prospect of adjournment.
! SECOND DISPATCH.
Mr. Stevens resolution TO deprive the Southern States
OF representation until declared fit by congress- passed
! the House tonight by 100 to 40.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
NEAR NOUN AIRY, y. c.
Feb. 18th. 1864.
A RenliniCPnCF.

We we're panied to learn from the Raleigh Pro-
gress, that large frame dwellings belonging to
Mrs Frank Huv,coDd, situated a mile east of Raj
eigh, was burned down n few nights since. It is
supposed to be the work of an incendary When
we say we are panied to the destruction of this
mansion, it is not SO much on account of the ma
terial loss, although at this, or perhaps at any
time, that may be q considerable item. But We
were thinking of the historical associations con-
nected with the original proprietor Vile tones; of
revolutionary fame. The Jones family of Halifax,
were characterised by wealth, refinement, social
prominence, and political distinction. and none
more SO than Willie Jones, who for many years,
in fact until the period of his DEATH waste leader of
tho democratic party in North Carolina. He was the
leader of his party in the convention which assem-
bled to deliberate upon the federal constitution in
1885, and which wasat that time re- ected. He
orator but rather political strategist We recollect
Judge Daniel, late of the supreme court,
ked to us, while speaking of the prominent men of
that convention, lone stamp of the foot, and one
Cd d--n of Willie Jones had more influence in
J Johnson, Iredell and Davie,
We turn to Wheeler and find upon page IS8, he
thus speaks of Mr.. Jones while a member OF the
cOnVontlOn, WHICH met IN the 0lu borough OF Hills
borough, to deliberate upon the adoption of the
federal constitution:
In politics strategyis often used Willie jones'
Judge Spencer, Rev. David Caldwell, General Joseph Nc
Dowel, and others, leaders of the opposition, and
conscious OF their nuraercal strength well of the in
teectua powers of eloquent and talented advocates
Johnson. Iredell Davie and Others they maintained
sulien and portentous silence They forced it's friends
the unenvabe position of imagining the grounds of oppo
stio1 and then defending the constitution The advan-
tages of this position were great
On the third day of the session. the president Sdnsue
Iotso then governor of the state laid before the
vention official copy of the constitution, with
panyng documents Mr. Willie Jones moved that the ques
ton upon the constitution be taken without debate and
be put Immediately. This opposed by DIR. hedel Mr..
Dayie and others. Such however, the tact of Mr..
Jones' that the learning Of Irede the eoquence of Dave
the intellectual power of JohnsG ayailed but little.
The convention, by vote Of lS4 to "a, rejected tie
strument. North Carolina placed upon her sovereign
rights remained out of the Union On the third Monday
in November $780, another convention assembled at Fay
et1e to consider the constitution and by this conve1-
ton it was adopted ~ .oc ~ .-c l. l.,r
Willie Jones for several years a member of the
house of conrnors He married daughter of Colonel
Moitford and died Raleigh where lies buri-
ed at the seat now owned by Matthew Shaw ESQ leaving
five children. = e; 49, - '.5.-. -..... =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22

las. Montana and Virginia delegations receives
the appreciation and viii command tn" cordial
support of all patriots in fine impending Struggle
which must very hofts>lsf"rcedn Upon tics, 'e'',l-
try by the radicals < 81
In evidence of the earnestnesso OF THIS sentiment
we copy the subioined extract froWsthe Nqtfs'o'l
E,teHiqennc4, of the 18th.
We observe with great pleasure, IL country eAcha
pes received last night that meetings are ALREADY
aIc5 IN many Iacts Tor the 22i nf February. without
distinction If party IL endorse the position of the Pres
dent upon the proposed revolutionary measures q me
faction in congress- In New York, movement Is
in progress learn from the papers OF that city 70
the end, and great demonstrst9n Is expecea Ia
including large numbers OF influential VISITORS val nm
doutedy seek early expression IN public meetings eau
meeting of all previous party names or asso
cations simply to endorse Andrew johnson Inns
was first suggested by distinguished IepuoLcan mem
Of patv names will be suffered Illustrate the obvious
desire of the conservative but advanced adnerents OF
the President exalted policy in midst from public
sible remarks of Il New York paper: -. -,
thinking patriotic should be directed just now with
great seriousness 1t summed up in SINGLE sentence
attaches himself what party gives him support whether
his course such to be called democratic or what.
The great danger IL that republicans will fail to support
him for fear of being called democrats and democrats for
fear of being ranked republicans This consldeTatlo
should at abandoned The policy OF the Presl-
dent tends toward the salvation of distracted country
The noIcv of his aCrersares tends to ruin Let then,
sustain Sir Jopsons policy, whether we have to unite
with the republicans the Democrats to effect IT, -
Citizens OF Wilmington, let us follow the exam
pie and meet on the Odd of February, III mass
meeting, and pledge ourselves to stand by HIM
who has so cmphatcally pledged himself to up
hold the hest interests of the country, against all
Corners. Ia sssSisient we are all with hlm, let us
be so in aetis sWill you authorize us to call
meeting. FOE objects set forth, for the ODD OF
Februarv2, L -.s .......-- . ..r- -.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
The Veto.

TIE telegraph i'll yesterday paper brings to us
the gratifying intelligence that President Johnson
has vetoed the bill for enlarglng the powers OF
the freedmen's bureau, upon the ground of its I'M
constitttionalty. This bill proposed to establish
al agent in every county where freedmen and re-
fugees exist and the expenses of these agents, of
course, to be betrayed by the general govern
ment This would have added several millions of
dollars yearly to the national debt and would have
been obliged to he met by an additional increase
of taxes to be levied upon the people, We of the
south find difficulty enough now in paying the
taxes which are absolutely required to carry the
Governments without any addition thereto, for the
purposes of aiding false philanthrophy. If con-
gress will let the negro alone, and confine itself to
it's legitimate duties, there will be great hope that
our lands will once more be worked under profit
able system of cultivation, and people be re-
stored to their former state of happiness. Too
much legislation is a curse to country. Presi-
dent Johnson has once more given the south re-
continually proving, by his manly course, that the
rights of the states of the south not entirely
overthrown in the downfall of their late confeder
acy. He is determined to be the president of the
whole country, not president of part alone, rul-
ing With the power OF supreme DICTATOR over the
conquered territories of the south. Freedom isnot
altogether dead unto us it lives long he
holds the reins in his firm unyielding grasp. Let
us stay his hands, and do all in our means to aid
him his struggle for constitutional rights against
the actions of the mad radicals, who would gladly
see the bright Southern stars submerged in the
waves of bloodsf1ed and ruin. Already they call
him an usurpeS from territory, not free indie
pendent state Il these United States. It is they
who would be usurpers in Selling upon the gov
eminent, and running mad career, until civil
liberty persisted, never more to rise. Let us call
mass meetings all over orr land and the people,by
endorsing his conservative course, will add an
other laurel to his imperishable crown of homer
Dqilv .Jom7,m, 21s inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Additional Foreign News per Europa.

Tho Spanish government of Cadiz has been notified by
telegraph from the Spanish Minister London of vessels
leaving the Mersey under the Peruvian flag, but supposed
to he designed to prey upon Spanish commerce.
In the Spanish Chamber Of Deputies, response to the
Queens speech offered setting forth the Increased
financial difficulties, and stating the necessity Of balan-
cling the expenditures with the impossible I'M
less they raise the taxes.
Mr. Clay, the American Minister to Russia, has been
tertaned with banquet by the merchants and corpora
ton of Moscow. The speeches both sides most
fraternal and wishes entertained for increased
commerce between the two countries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Later from Europe.

New YORK, February 49,
The steamship Europa has arrived at Halifax mo datc]
from Liverpool I've think the 3rd inst.
Cotton had declined 3D. = ID for American, and 3D. to
Id other descriptions The sales for the week reached
50 COO bales. Mdlirg Orleans 183d Sales Friday OF
10 900 bAlesc market closing tilm particularly foI
American descriptions. The sales Saturday 5000
bales, the market closing quiet and steady.
Five twonties 66i.
Consols S63Gi87 for money
France is said to have sent note OF inquiry Wash
ington asking if the intended occupation of Mexico
tended to be regarded c0s,s bell.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Later from Europe.

IOkTLAND, ME., FEB. 2OtJl, 1866.
The steamship Moravian. from Liverpool the Sth
inst, has arrived.
Cotton buoyant and had advanced id. r. ID. for
Americana other descriptions !d.QE5d. lower. The
sales OF the week reached 20 900 bales. On Friday the
sales 10 900 bales. holders demanding; advance.
Fve-Twcnties, 81 40067}. .''':.
Consols closed at S6fNLS71.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
DISABLED SOLDIERS.

DISABLED SOLDIERS
Mr. Jones of Columbus, introduced the following reso
luton, which adopted.
Resofced That message be sent to the house OF COM
nlons proposing to raise joint select committee of two
on the part Of the senate and three the part of the
house, to inquire whether any modification additional
legislation necessary to supply Of limbs to soldiers
who lost their limbs the military service of the state
and that the committee report by bill otherwise. THE
object of the resolution is to apply the PASSED at the
present session to all soldiers and not merely to such
Volunteered. ''f ' ..' .i'i'.'.s---
/ Messrs Jones of Columbus and McKov appointed
the senate branch of the committee.
s..... HIGH SHOAL RAILROAD. rr,r.....
On motion of Mr.: Bynun the by which the senate
passed yesterday the bill to charter Tho High Shoal
Railroad Company reconsidered well the vote
by which they adopted the amendment the
to be the the Wilmington Charlotte and Ruther-
ford Railroad with the amendment stricken the bill
currence The house subsequently, agreed the
amendment and the bill ordered 10 be enrolled.
! CARRYING PISTOLS.
Mr. Gass bill to prevent the carrying Of pistols without
| license was rejected
| -.-- tl- OLD DOMINION TRADING COMPANY.
Mr. Ferebee's bill confirming certain resolutions III ia
of the old Dominion Trading Company (auhorizng
the reissue of state bonds burnt falling
into the hands of the federal forces) decided by
of "a 49, to be private bill requiring notice. and was
dropped from the calendar.
DEATH SHARPE
A communication from the governor was transmitted
from the house, informing The general assembly of the
death of Nh L. O. Sharpe solicitor for the 9th judicial
circuit
Bills of more less Importance passed their second
reading referred, which will be noted upon the
| final action.
| Senate Adjourned
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22

New YoRK, Feb. 20-Flour has declined 1Oc. Wheat
dull. Corn unchanged. Beef quiet. Pork Mess
$2S 80 q s29. Whskey dull. Cotton is firm at 45c. a
46c Sugar Coffee and Naval Stores dull Gold 81 q
premium. =.
BALTIMORE, Feb 2O.~Tlour heavy. Wheat dull. Corn
heavy-Wte 75c. a 76c. Oats steady Seeds very dull
Coffee quiet. Provisions neglected. Whiskev 50 20
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22

EFFECTS OF DRAINAGE ON HUMAN LIFE The
Rev Prof. Buckland, at a public meeting lately
held in Oxford said that in the parish of St Mar
garet, Leicester, containing 226 900 inhabitants it
appeared that one portion of it was effectually
drained; some parts but partially SO, and others
not at all. In the latter, the average duration 81
life is thirteen years and half while in the same
parish, where the drainage is only partial, the
average is twenty-five years and half, thereby
showing the frightfui effects of bad atmosphere,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
Meeting to Sustain the President.

The country is beginning to exhibit determin-
alton to give more substantial support to the
Presidents reconstruction policy. Opinion is be-
ing embodied in action. Public meetings are be-
ing called, for the 22d of February, to give Mr..
johnson the comforting assurance that his course,
as forsbadoYed in his interviews with the Doug
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-02-22
DIR EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

The State of Business before The LeQiSbd"''e--I me
F9,eednaens Code-Rerenne ood H't'tiH B'Hs--JA re
Public Debt dndM BoolkS-ihe Negro an" me
Jury Bon-Raib-oad Passengers 10 be ldsed-
'sCay Of Wilmington ''-O,t5iaes Gffhe B'A miro
os,ced in the Legislature to Incorporate ittfmtngt9"
as a Ciy, dc, dc.