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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
THE RUMP SENATE.

The radical faction in congress find much
fault with the president because he chooses
to surround himself with his own friends
and confde the execution of his policy to
those who believe in its wisdom and Justice
in short, to fill the public Offices with john
son republicans instead of the adherents of
the northern section of the rebellion-and
are endeavoring to deprive him of this con.
stitusional right by rejecting his nomina.
tions, and by unconstitutional legislative en-.
actments.
How long has this radical faction been con-
vsrts to tue doctrine that the president has
no constitutional power to remove from of
fee without the consent of the senate Did
they entertain such constitutional scruples
during the administration of President Lin.
colnf A more ruthless and sweeping pro-
scription, says the Boston Post, was never
carried on, by any administration, than dur.
ing that of the late president. Every demo
crat was prescribed and removed from office
notwithstanding the fact that he supported
the war for the restoration of the Union, with
as much zeal and fidelity as the abolitionists
who contributed SO much to bring that ter
ribas calamity upon the country. To-day
we do not know of democrat who holds of
fee who could be reached by the appointing
power. All were remorselessly prescribed
and removed under the Lincoln administra
ton, They were not only removed during
the recess of congress, but also during 1T
session, without the consent or knowledge o
the senate. Then the Trumbulls, the W AIDES
che Summers, the Wilson's, and their com
rades in hostility to the president, did no
dream of violated constitution and of al
insulted senate, while democrats were bein;
prescribed and brought TO the block.
These men forget that they are to be Judg
ed by the same rules Of justice by which theJ
Judged others. They forget consistency
They seem to forget that they are actiug II
the presence of the American people, and IL
the sterner presence of history. Hence the,
seem not to consider that it is at all neoes
sary for them to govern themselves by princi
pie, not to be consistent with their own for
nsr professions and actions. They seem t
be intent only upon the objects Of faction
and the preservation of party, at the expens
of consistency, principle, and country. Tn
people are watching them, and will judg
them with severe and unerring justice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

The poor old morning abolition newspaper
concern of this city wants to know IF it is
not time that all Offices but that of president
were abolished, and he, (tbe office y tor con-
venIence. were styled emperor, tycoon. srltan,
or czar?" If. by the employment of any Of
these titles for a short time, President john
ston would guilotine, or have kari kari per
formed upon, or would bOwstring or knout 10
death, the present disunion, trsitorous, aboii
ton eisment in congress, we think that the
majority of the nation would be perfectly
willing to hare him to take the position
CHICAGO Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
Reportsd for the Daily Areu..
RADICAL SENATOR'S IN GAUGES AT
WASHINGTON. -..r.
THEY R0OST LOWER.
THEY AGREE TO KNOCK THE DIS
FRANCHISING AMENDMENT
ON TIE HEAD.
THEY THINK 1T WON'T DO 70 RE-
JECT PRESIDENT JOHNSON'S
APPOINTMENTS.

NEw YoRK, Hay 26.-The n. Y. Times Wash
ington special says;
Ia the caucus yesterday of republican members
Of the senate general and very free exchange Of
views vas had upon the reconstructlon question.
1t was agreed that the dise nfranchsed section
should be rejected and the balance of tie propos-
ed amendment to the constitution be adopted
IJpop the m after of OF the
presidcnt,s appointments the moderate senators
urged that would be ruinous to carry the wsr-
fare already insagurated IN the executive session;
and that if the sanate persisted in rejecting good
men whose record for loyalty and integrity was
unimpea ched, the republican party would be
wrecked if not ult mately destroyed. This view
of the matter seems to have the preponderence,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

but hnai action was not taken and the caucus ad-
Journed, in good temper, to eet again on Monday
next. o.
The New York Tribune's Washington special
says:
The subject of adjournment or recess sastaken
up and after considerable discussion it deemed
best to continue session until about the middle
of July, when, unless something is developed not
now anticipated, an adjournment will be acted up
on.
The constitutional amendments were taken up
and discussed at length. The third section may be
amended ar somewhat modified, or strengthened,
or propositions may be submitted so as to olsen
franchise forever certain rebels forbid them from
holding any office under federal or state govern
ment. Itwas unanimously agreed that every at
tempt should be made to harmonize conflicting
views and when that was done, then the amend
ments should be passed by party vote, or 80 for,
to IA against, the latter being tho maximum num-
Der the president can rally to his support. The
feeling all around is to unite upon the very best
platform that can be secured. The caucus adjourn
ed to meet on Monday morning at 10 O'Clock wheI
they will probably come to some final conclusion
There was greater unamity of sentiment and firm
| er determination developed to stand soldy to
gether upon all important questions than has e'e
| The steamer Saxiona and American from South
ampton of the 10th have arrived.
The London Times SAYS the number of deathi
| from cholera, at Liverpool, is increasing.
| DIR. Ross, of the Helveta is dead.
Three emigrants who had the cholera appeared
| at New Depot.
At Bank Hall FIVE patients had been removed It
| the work house.
| The London money rkets report panic over
No more failures reported
| The banks refused to make advances on con
suls.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
THE CABINET AND THE PREsI-
DENT.

The speeches of the members of the cabi-
net, elsewhere published in this paper, show
that, with the exception of Harlan and Speed,
they stand united in support of President
Johnson's policy. Even Mr.. Stanton believes
that ito prescribe rule of suffrage is not
within the scope of the presidents power"
and as to che proposed congressional plan of
the joint committee, he ''is unable to perceive
the necessity, justice or wisdom of the meas
ure"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

Wilkes SPIRIT records the sale of anoth-
er flying trotter, Massachusetts bay mare,
by Ethan Alien, out of Poca hontas. The
price psid was 500, 900. 1t is stated that she
went mile III harness in 2m 254-., and
;hen, utter the usual time allowed between
mile heats, repeated in On. 23s. This is
amazing. coDsIderiDg that the Inare is young
and has yet mad comparatively little done
with her to develop her speed. She is beau
tiiul and symmetrical in SIZE, the medium
between her little sire and the great grand
pacing mare. her dam, Pocshontss. She has
inherited the fauitiess trotting action Of Eth
an, and it is believed that the big chestnut
mare has not only contributed TO her speed
bat given her the power to keep up the high
rate and stay.-B0Sto1l Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

Mr.. Batsman. superintendent of public iu-
stitutions, has issued a circular, giving teach
ers examples for practice. Among others he
says:
''Wrte a note for go days, for which you could
get So at bank, discount being 6 per cent"
We should like to see how this is done, and
what bank it could be done at If any of the
applicants succeed in the operation we hope
the superintendent will be generous enough
to award a first grade certificate.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
THE RECONSTRUCTION QUESTION.
SERENADE In WASHINGTON.
SPEECH BIZ PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
Speeches by the Cabinet officers.
Stanton Opposed to the Congressional
Plan.

WASHINGTON, May Neutrality-suspicious. and
members of the cabinet were sersnaded to-
night by the National Union Club, attended
BIZ a large concourse of citizens.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT,
The president said

REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT,
The president said
s'FELLow CITIZENs-such appreciation is
peculiarly gratifying and encouraging to me
under existing circumstances. All that will
be necessary Is to persist IN the support and
maintenance OF correct principles, aud the
day is not distant when the American peo-
pie will satisfy you that the good work you
have commenced is right, as it will SO prove
III the end. [Cheers | repeat nv thanks
for your appreciation OF my conduct as a pub
lie man and public servant"
The president then retired, amidst hearty
applause.
REMARKS OF FREDERICK SEWARD.
The party next proceeded to the residence
of the secretary OF state. In the absence OF
Mr.. Seward, the compliment was aoknowI.
edged by Mr.. Frederick Seward, who said
'FELLow CITIzENs-In behalf of the score
tary of stats, | thank you sincerely for this
manifestation OF your kindness. | regret
that he is not here to night; for / am sure
that 1t would give him pleasure to witness
and share in your demonstration Of patriotic
feelings and fidelity to tae Union, and the
earnest efforts of the president for its res
toration." Cheers.
REMARKS OF SECRETARY wELLEs.
The secretary of the Navy was next called
upon. In acknowledgment OF the compi
ment, Mr. Wellss said
II thank you, gentlemen, tor this compli
ment, which, / suppose, is 60 administration
and its policy, which we one all and approve
[Cheers. You need not expect any remarks
from me, for do not intend to make any
You are one and all for the Union, Isupposs
and for the establishment of the rights Of
the states. Cheers. These are my views
[Cheers.
REMARKS OF SECRETARY STANTON.
The secretary of war was next called up
on, the band playing Rally round the
Flag" "When Johnny Comes Marching
Home" and other airs. Secretary Stanton
said
"GENTLEMEN-On the afternoon of Thurs.
dav. the 18th of this month, I received a.
pote from the secretary OF the National TN.
ion johnson Club telling me that it was the
design of the association to serenade the
nresideut and his cabinet, and that would
he called upon at my residence. Immediate
Iv ON receipt of the note. reply was sent to
The sac'v expressing my thanks for the com.
Y,I;rent. and declining the honor OF the sere-
rpada 4 similar compliment by the patriotic
ation of the soldiers and sailors league
has previously been declined. Two reasons
;na.csd INV action. The last time pubic
..soh yas made from this spot, IN answer
~ . serensde, was the night OF Friday, the
Ian dav Of April, 1865. At that moment ?,
rbsn ve were rejoicing over the downfall o
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

Fred. Douglass was treated with common
civility by the parties who invited him here.
- Quincy Wbig.
Certainly; those who invite negroes
shoull treat them with civiitY, otherwise
they would degrade themselves below ne
groes; whereas by the invitation and the
civihty, they make themselves the exact
equals of negroes. Quincy Herald.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
NbW BOOk STORE,

The undersigned would respectfully an
l. nounce TO the citizens OF Rock Island 80
the public generally that ne mas open.d a NJ
BOOK Store on Illinois St, first door e,.. or ~
Edwin M smyth's, in the city of Rock I.I,nL'
where he viii have on hand iull sssor,r.n,
all articles usually kept IN such an estsbli.hr a.,
BOOKS
Standard and miscellaneous works b, n.
popular authors, and indeed full a..or,D,an,
the popular Literature of the day Also VI
SCHOOL BOOKS.
He hopesto be able to supply all who ma, .,I,
with the daily and weekly papers, monthly a.,
odicals, &C. A full and complete
STOCK OF STATIONERY
| well selected stock Of
wall Paper
| and Bordering, consisting of SatIns White e.
| Brown and Buff Blanks, Grounds, &C. rich ~
| beautiful patterns of Window Shades Cur,,
| Fixtures, Cord, Tassels. &C., sc. be,utTfni
| assortment OF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26
Anti-C Commerce, Anti-Business Party.
The New York Express SAYS:


For about the first time in the history of this
country, we have an anti-commerce, anti-busness
party domin ant in the two houses of congress-
They have nearly driven off our shipping from the
seas-our steam marine, except the coastwlss, they
have certainly so thinnsd off as to leave very little
ofat. They have made it impossible TO build or
equip ships in this country at anything like the
price it can beaone IN England. They have bro
ken OF our trade with the Canadas and with the
provinces. They have shut out from the fuel
and the fish of NOVA Scotia and Newfoundland
The best material we have tor the movement OF
manufactures, and fish, next to meat, they have
made dear. They have levied such enormous du-
ties upon almost all our imports, that for like
things at home we rave now to pay two or three
prices beyond what all other nations pay.
But why enumerate the commercial sins OF the
radicals IN power? Does not everybody know
them 2 When see paper money made by act
of congress ''as gold''-and the manufacturers Of
this paper money receiving and per cent. from
the government, Tor bonds upon which they issue
paper currency, or per cent more-we have a
clue to this whole sy stem of financial and business
folly.
How merchants, or business men of any class oil
kind, can uphold vote for snch party-what
tanaticsm it If, that overrIdes common sense
puzzles Us beyond measure. Even the 100 pei
cent "prOtected'' $50 called) manufacturers u
New England would do better without it. Wha
they pay as tax on the raw material, on chemicals
dye stutfs, on iron, coal, extra priced la
hOr, the general result of prohlbtory tariff policy
or of false financial system, are not made up t.
them in any OF the F'protectIon'' they get Hence
| we Look soon to see the common sense of New
| England, of old England, breaking loose iron
all tnese fOlIes, and establishing Itself upon term
of equality with the rest of the world
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

An actress of note in Paris, famed for the
swain-like turn of her bust is also rather re-
markable for not concealing those graceful pro.
portions. On an evening her sumptuous robe
seemed to hang from the shoulders by the merest
thread, and the fair DAME in the energy of her
action during an energetic part of the play
burst both the fragile shoulder bands, and; down
went the dress-not to the ground, for the
graceful girdle confined it midway. But,sreelly
1t TOD far ! The boxes would have blushed
if they could, through their rouge and COLDER
powder. The virtuous gods Kissed. The NOR,
callous pit applauded, and loudly called out b.
and encore
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

Wall PaDer
BIRD CAGES

carefully selected stock of music and musical
instruments, Violins, AccOrdeoBs, FlutIna.. 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 tho NAV
favor them with a call, and they take this method
OF cordially inviting one and all to come and 81
anime the goods for themselves hoping and Be
lieving they will find that they will Compare {, vor-
ably-ss TO quality and price with the ike good.
kept IN any book store IN the northwest
sprl0d3m. IL. &. BLACKBURN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-26

fore so fully known, he did not deem it worth
while to reitsrate them.
Attorney General Speed also sent letter
saying he had not time to prepere o fitting
address.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

The BLACK Rock CoUNrRy-A Woader-
fiji Land. In the Eastern Slope news
paper we find a report Of many Of the
curiosities and the great riches of the
Black Rock country in the northwestern
portion Of California. The reports Of the
singular features of that section are Of
many years. standing hut are so marvel
Gus that they have seldom obtained cred
ence. Among the wonderful stories we
have heard is one that there is a petrif.
ed tree there seven hundred feet in
length ! The present report in part ou-
firms previous statements, and establish
es the fact that Black Rock is one of
the wonders of the Pacific coast, like
the 70 Semites, the Big Trees, the Gey
sers, etc. Besides the c~uriosities there
appears to be an abundance Of silver at
Black Rock, but the ore is said to be Of
an unusual variety and very difficult to
work ; but it has been worked with very
good results at the mills at the Washoc.
The quantity of ore is so great that it is
said will justify the erection Of a tbous-
and mills. A gentleman who visited the
section has exhibited to the editor Of the
Eastern Slope very great many natural
curiosities peculiar to the country, strange
petrifactions from the r~avines curious
water-worn pebbles from the mountain
tops ; knives, arrow heads and daggers
manufactured by ludisn skill from solid
flint ; a superior quality, apparently, Of
oil backing, said to contain $500 in ell.
yer to the ton j; pebble tin, with it's CO.
rious fracture, that admits Of no change
OF form and a thousand strange and new
things. The editor says He also
tells US of many strange things, that he
saw but could not bring with him. and
many strange things he heard of but did
not see. Among the latter list of won
ders is a great basin that contains a pet
ri6ed forest apparently doated there, many
vast trees of solid stone, ranging from
three to six hundred feet in length
Doubtful as this tale may appear, shall
we dare to dispute its correctness when
we know this strange country has a boil
ing spring Of fresh water, fifteen feet in
diameter, that cannot be sounded, from
which no drop of water ever runs +; that
in the same vicinity is a flowing stream
of cold and apparently good water, the
drinking of which induces venereal dis
ease ; that any water found BY digging
is as salty q salt can make it 1; that 3
half dollar deposited 10 the soil is eaten
up by the salt, and after thirty days No
yestige of it can be found.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

E. G. Hall, Of Hornitos, killed q China
man on Friday Of last week under very
peculiar circumstances. He heard a noise
in his hen house and got up and went
down there, when he met a Ghinaman in
the very act Of sterling chickens. IL the
attempt to seize the fellow, Hall accident
ally got one hand in the Ctinaman's
mouth. With the other he seized hold
Of his cue, and twisted it around his neck
and hung on. The severe biting of his
hand caused Hall to faint. Mrs. Hall,
thinking her husband was gone rather
longer than was necessary and fearing
that something had happened, went to
the chicken house where she found Hall
aud the Chinaman on the ground ; the
former had tainted and the latter was
choked to death. 1t required consider
able Of an effort to pry open the dead
Chinaman's mouth to relieve HalPs hand
This was one Of the strangest deadly en-.
counters werever recollect hearing Of
Mariposo Gazette.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24
AMERICAN COLONY IN TIE HolY LAND
The Boston Traveller says

AAERICAN OOLONf IN The aOLf LAND
The Boston Traveller says
I, 1t will be recollected that the bark
Nellie Chaplin, Capt. Wass, sailed from
Joesport, Ne, Aug. II, for Jaha, with q
colony of Americans, under the superin-
tendence Of Elder G. J. Adams. We art
now happy>1o record her safe arrival, on
the 22d September, after a pleasant pass
,ge Of forty two days. A letter from Dr..
Mayo &. Smith, Of Newburyport, stat. 8
that the vessel was at anchor of Jsffa
October 4th, and that the Turkish gov.
eminent had given orders that the colon
lists should be permitted to land all they
had brought with them duty free. The
colony consists of 1856, all told, embrac.
ing women and children, and all enjoyed
excellent health during the passage. as'r.
The vessel is laden with. building ma
terials for a village large enough to &C
commodate all hands comfortably. "A
church, a school house, a public store, a
saw mill, and the frames Of other build.
Jugs are on board, which can be easily
put up by the colonists themselves, hr
among them are men of nearly every me.
chanical occupation. The site of the pro.
posed village is in ar orange grove, ter
acres in extent, surrounded by a high
cactus fence, aud is npon the brow of a
small hill, surrounded by fields of eternal
verdure. The country is said to be robed
10 beauty, and capable of producing three
crops a year with proper cultivation. The
air is generally clear and mild. Every
thing is lovely but the natives, who are
indolent, treacherous and bloody.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

The State Geologist of Illinois announ-
ces as the result of bis scientific invest.
cations that the American continent has
been Inhabited by human beings for more
than a hundred thousand years.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24
Speaker Colfax, of whom we expected

Speaker Colfax, Of whom we expected
more moderation, has fully committed
himself in a late speech at Detroit to the
pitch and Turpentine" party. He is
reported to have said, (refering t, the
people Of the South, that when we go
again, with. a torch in one hand and a
sword in the other, VT will compel them
to submit, or we will sweep them with
the bosom of destruction
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

H ..---'#
ETAT DE LA LoUISIANE-PAROlS
Sc D'OuEsr BATON RoueE-CouR Du clS'
qnieme District. Dams patfaire de IL
succession d'Antoine Felix Minoufes
+ No. 585. u.s.. Ii .e-. f.. y
ATTENDU gu Etienue LeBail q &c jour
enregistre au bureau du gref6eI de Il dlte
cour, I'm tableau ct compile final de son
administration dams 10 susdite succession,
,d.mandent- que le dit tableau soft honor
ogue, ct son. bond annule, w. ~
Avis est par le presente dome . toutes
personnes enteresses de faire valoir leurs
,raisons, 81 t~ou,efois elles en- ont, dams Leo
trente jours qai suivront 10 premiere
publication de cette notice, pontqnof 10
dit tabieau ne serait pas homologue 81
fat .un Judgement de cette cour
ON LEBLANC, Gref6sr. ~.
Bureau du Grefier, Quest Baton Rongs,
Novembre 10, .. d. 1855.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

Spain has announced her intention. to
uphold the temporal power of the Pope
after the French troops leave Rome.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

The United States Commissioner
Lands has notified Gov. Wells tb.t u.
selection Of lands in Louisiana for .cbool
purposes, schedule No. SO, has been a.
proved by the Government.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24

Mrs. Atwood, Of Fall River, is 1O5
years old and sound as a advertisements
bers way back to the food.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1866-11-24
DRAIN PLOW
For the benefit Of persons i~ntere.t.a
we give the following
..I nESNRIpTanN.

1t is in two parts the POWER and
the Pillow. The power is a framework
supporting a capstan, which is moved 10
horses or oxen hitched to one Or more
levers, similar to threshing machines.
From the capstan q MANILA or heampen
cable, two inches in diameter and fortv
yards long Tor more), extends to the pillow.
This power is 40 horses /; Immediately
on moving round the levers che feet are
projected into the cart, and firmly hold
the power. ' "