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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11
Hon. George Ashmun.

From the Washington Republican.
1t is we'll known TO many of the delegates
of the Philadelphia convention that among
the distinguished personages suggested for
permanent president of that bod was Hon.
George Ashmun, OF Massachusetts, who pre-
sided over the Chicago Convention where
Abraham Lincoln was first nominated. Mr..
Ashmun not appearing at Philadelphia with
the other Massachusetts delegates, numerous
dispatches were forwarded to him, but none
were answered at the time. The following
letter addressed to a personal friend in this
city, not only explains the whereabouts of
Mr.. Ashmun al the time of the sitting of the
convention, but it places him squarely and
earnestly in line with the great conservative
national union party of the country, which he
truly says "is destined to restore our govern
msnt to q safe and sound policy:
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Aug. 20, 1866.
Ny DEAR HANsCoM Your dispatch from Phla-
de- phia to at Chateaugay did not reach me in
time to be useful, but you have my sincere thanks
nevertheless. / came home yesterday, and take
the earliest opportunity to make my acknowledge
mentS for your very friendly purpose.
left home more than month ago, and went to
Canada with Gen. Sherman ct his request. From
thence to Chateaugay my most natural route.
There met members of my family (who still re
main there). and had three weeks Of
''Boundcss contguity OF shade"
Before leaving home | had not received from
any quarter the slightest intImation that my pres
sucs would be desirable at Philadelphia and
| though openly expressed my cordial concurrence
with the call for the convention, 1t never
red TO me that should be a member of it. And
therefore went my NAV as always heretofore has
been my much-loved custom and notice ofthe
Faneull Hall meeting and its doings reached me
until it was over. l make you this explanation
for the reason that do not want to be deemed
either dlscourtCous Indifferent to the great
movement which, believe, Is destined to restore
our government to a safe and sound policy.
The proceedings OF the Philadelphia convention
are now before the world, and do not hesitate 10
agree with the President in his high estimate of
their Importance. do not see how they could
be made better, nor do / dou BIT that the purpose
to which they were directed will be accomplish
ed.
shall take some carly occasion to express my
self publicly, but intend this note only az a
personal explanation to yourself as a personal
friend.
Yours Truly,
GEO. AsHNUN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11

The disunion radicals say that, because the
call for the soldiers and sailors convention,
to sustain the principles announced by the
national union convention, does not bear the
names of Grant. Sherman, Sheridan, and
Thomas, it is unworthy of regard BY those to
whom it is addressed. A similar convention
is to be held 10 sustain che ',olicy OF congress
If the reasoning of the RAD. be sound, unless
the call for that convention is signed oy th'
officers referred to, it will, also, be unworthy
of regard, "and simply contemplate IN tn
eyes of every intelligent, true-hearted sol
| der"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11

Aasper. know nothing OF the matter
except what we see in our exchanges. Some
thing like a year ago. perhaps, we saw an
item in some paper saying he was dead
Since then we have seen q statement bat he
called upon the President and assured him oil
his support We have also seen his name
proposed as candidate for congress, but thai
he declined running,-from all of which we
infer that Dan is still stop of the sod"
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N. Beal, J. II. Marshall, A. D. Cox, B. III.
Kimball, S.B. Stoddard, Thomas Kerr, John
81. Eby, Rinniah Wells, and Err Thornton.
Miscellaneous bills read and referred to
proper committees.
On motion of Sup'r Kimball, it was ordered
that the bill filed by the Illinois State Hospit
al for the insane, for keeping Elizabeth Davis
an insane person, be allowed, and the treas
ursr instructed to pay the same-Soo:1o.
On motion of Sup'r Stoddard, Suprs Ely
and Kerr were appointed committee to visi
Mr.. Shirley and family and report their con
dition and if they are in need of assistanc,
from the county.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning at
O'Clock.
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COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Democrats, together with all men who ap-
prove of the Declaration of Principles made by
the National Union Convention recently In ses-
sion at Philadelphia, are requested to meet In
their several townships at such time and place as
they may choose, and appoint delegates to a
county convention to be held in the court mouse,
in Rock Island,
Saturday, September 18th, 1856,
at O'Clock, p. M, to agree upon candidates for
the following Offices, VIZ
One candidate to represent this county in the
next General Assembly of Illinois.
One candidate tor Sheriff.
One candidate for Coroner.
Each township will be entitled to delegate,
and one additional delegate for every 2a demo
cratic votes cast at the last election, follows
Cordova 2 Rock Island = IS
Port Byron 9 Coal Valley -.
Coe -. 2 Black Hawk =
Canoe Creek . Bowling :.
Yuma Edgington I
Hampton q. 8 Buffalo Prairie
Moline Andalusa =
Drury
Whole number of delegates 8
The csucuses, when met, are also requested 4
choose township and school district committees
and perfect the organization OF the party In eac
township and school district.
~~ 1t 10 earnestly requested that the conserv
alive mon of the several town ships see to 1t tina
these cacuses fully attended and that men ar
chosen who will be present, at the county convan
ton, 80 that every township may be fully repre-
sented.
J.B. DANFoprH JR., Rock Island.
IRA CRAWFORD, Hampton.
S. F. HARTMAN, Buffalo Prairie.
CHARLES NJ. OSBORN, Rock Island.
DAVID L. CuNKLE, Camden Mills.
County Central Committee.
Rock Island, August 81, 1866.
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FOR SALE.

* GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo.
u Davenport's addition to the city of
Island. Price from $500 to $3.50.
7 Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Cam6e.
road half mile from the city of Rock Island
we'll situated for gardening and residences.
Terms halt cash and balance on time.
10 Acres known as the Gushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city OF
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resig
dences Gardening, Fruit raisng-has good sprin-
Sc, and 10 about half mile from the 's Roci
River Water Power.' Price, per acre, $40, halt
cash and the balance on time.
Also a number OF lots in Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa ard
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
ch27dwt at Davenport, Iowa
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The head Of the government! Do we all
consider the full significance of that position?
If, in times like these, we call the head of the
government "treacherous scoundrel," what
are We to expects Will 1t be that euch cpl
thets will be received without sensisiyeness !?
Can il be that such epithets can be bestowed
at the north ,and not heard at the SOUTH And
if they are head there, what have we to expect
but that they will have an influence, . poten
tisl influence, in quickening into life and &C
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tivity the suspended functions of the terrible
rebellion that has SO scourged the country :?
If we cannot put down the dark spirit of re
bellion, certainly We ought not TO fire it with
new life, courage and hopei- Worcester Pal
ladium, -(republican.1
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FARM FOR SALE.

I OFFER my farm, in Edgn gton, for sale,
| 1t comprises so acres of land, all under good
cultivation with good fences, good house, a
large barn. good orchard, two good wells,
&c. &c. Price S4 ,000-one- half down, the bal
ance in easy payments. Enquire on the premises.
Alse, about miles from the place, / have Is
acres of timber land for sale.
E. VANCAMP.
Edgington, Sept. 3-dwtt.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
FIRST DAY.
Rock ISLAND, Sept. 10, 1866.

Rock ISLAND, Sept. 10, 1866.
Pursuant to adjournment the board oon-
venced at the supervisors room, for trsnsao-
ton OF county business, Sup'r Atkinson, in
the chair.
The following named supervisors were pres
emit, VIZ: j. L. Perkins, John Reynolds, d.
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CARD.

THE Rock Island Brass and String Band,
i under the direction of Prof. y. kiemann, Is
now prepared to furnish music for Balls, Partiess
Excursions, Pic Mics, Sc, and would respectfully
solicit share of public patronage.
Orders left Mt Devoe s. Champions or the Her
mann House will meet with prompt attention.
F. REMAIN, Leader.
"Reminiscences of Otter and Orleans Stress
NIB. Prof. Riemann is prepared to give les
sons on the Violin, Guitar, and all wind instru.
ments.
Music carefully arranged for Bands.
Terms Reasonable iuly9dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11

The New York Independent makes this
proclamation :-"No man shall be the next
President of the United States who does not
ask permission of the negro"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11
BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE a. ca.

Corner Wall and Nassau sts., New York.
In connection with our houses in Philadel phia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer our services
to Banks Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
tion of their business IN this city, In ding pur-
Bonds, and Gold. Weare constantly represented
at tbs Stock Exchange and Gold Board, where
orders sent promptly filed. We keep on
hand full supply of
Government Securities OF all Issues,
buying and selling at current prices, and allowing
correspondents the most liberal rates the mark ct
affords. JAY COOKE co.
mayl0dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-11

The Presidents Delmonico's banquet
speech was telegrsphed to England at an ex-
pense of SIS. 0l9, and it was worth it.
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An Enquiry.

EpIroR ARGUS Dear Sir:-Please state, In your
ma per whether Dan Rice, the circus actor, 10 dead
or still living as there is dispute on the subject
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THE SISTERS OF CHARITY

INFORM their friends and the public gen.
eralIy that their new Academy will open on
the first Monday in September next, for The re-
ception of pupils as boardsrs, half boarders and
day scholars.
The course. of instruction wiii comprise, az
formerly, all that constitutes a good English edu
cation, French, German and Latin languages
music ON Harp, Piano, Organ. Guitar and Dalei
naer; also Vocal Music, Painting in OIL and Wa
ter coiors, plain and ornamental Needle work
&c, sc.
Terms continue as heretofore, but payment
must be made In advance, and from this rule Their
will be no deviation.
davenport, Iowa, Aug. s. dwlm
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l. A ID lie 5

LAVE You noticed that little fancy store
i on Washington street, near the Ferry Land
ing They keep the finest, the richest and the
cheapest goods, consisting of rich Rrussell, Cam
bour and Vslentia Laces, Collars, Handkerchieis,
and Embroidery; the very best KID Gloves, AL
exander's French and other fabrics; Bonnet Rib
hons in great variety; silk and linen pocket
handkerchief; Velvet Ribbon, Dress Trimming,
Zephyr Worsteds of all eolors; sewing silks and
hundreds of other articles. E
They sell them very low because the most of
them are imported direct from Europe, and al
ways purchased Cor cash, and have no great eI-
peDses in nts and clerks
Please examine his goods and prices.
N. B.-Also goods received here for the steam
Dyeing Works. J. LlTZEN.
sept3dlm
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Prairiefield Detective Association.

There will be a meeting of this association
at Washington School House, in Coal Valley
township, on Saturday, Sept. Goth inst, at
o'clock Pm.
A punctual attendance is requested.
LEWIS WILSON, Sec'y.
Coal Valley Sept. 10, 1865.
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Gs-zlas's Advtrtissmsuts,
TAFT g. WOOD RLEACHERY.

CTRAW HATS and Bonnets bleached or
~ eoiored and pressed. Also felt and beaver
hats dressed in fashionable styles by patent pro-
cess. Latest styles hat and bonnet blocks con-
stantly on hand.
No. 100 Brady Street, between Fourth and
Fifth, Davenport, Iowa. p. o. Box ,22s.
septl0dlm.
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TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.

The democrats and conservative voters of Rock
Island township, and all men who support the
President in his efforts to restore the Union, are
requested to meet in the Court House on Thursday
evening the 18th inst, at u O'Clock, to appoint
delegates to the democratic and conservative eoun
ty convention. JACOB NORRIS,
Chairman Central TIP. CON-
Rock Island, Sept. 10, 1866.
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CEN EMIT.
Falls City Cement Company,
mo 46 Fourth street,
l. d UISVILL LIE, kENT u c II
HYDRAULIC CEMENT.

JN0. A. CARTER, Pres. JNo. L. WHEAT, Sec
TNIIE above Company is prepared to fill or
j. ders for Hydraulic Cement to any extent. a,
lowest current prices, guaranteeing their Cement
fully equal TO any in the market. Care taken &c
obtain most reasonable rates of freight al
shipments. Letters of inquiry promptly answer
ed. Address
FALLS CITY CEMENT COMPANY,
septSdlm. LOUISVILLE, KY.
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SOLD OUT.

THE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
J. cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr.. C, p. Hengsiler, who will carry on the bus-
ness at the old stand.
All persons indebted are requested to call, At
the old stand, lad settle. NJ. SCHLEGEL.
iulv
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10 GET JOB PRINTING DON. QUlCS.
Ca1l ct the Argue Diic,
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TO GET JOB PRi.iT!>3 =
Ga
20 GET JOB PRINTING "a e.
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FOR SALE.

A fine brick residence, on the bluff, brick
n shed and barn, carriage house, ETC., etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There 10 plenty of ground and
splendid garden with all kinds of fruit trees,
Terms reasonable. NJ. MARY.
iyl ldtf.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-29

reserve lands in Kansas, belonging to
the Cherokee Indians, which were sold
to the Connecticut Emigration Company
for one dollar per acre, payable in nine
wears, in installments The Cherokees
paid $5OO,OO0 in gold for these lands
thirty years ago, and the Union says
they are now worth 81, 100000. The sale
was made by Harlan the day before he
left the Interior Department
General Dix is here and to-day re-
ceiyed his commission as naval officer
for New York. 1t is said he will hold 1t
for a short time, resign, and then accept
the position of Minister to France.
Congress, at the last session, author
lied the Secretary Of the Treasury to sell
such of the revenue cutters as are now
adapted to the service. The Depart
ment will, accordingly, soon dispose at
public sale of six of the steamers
which were built in manner more SUIT
able for war than for the civil service
There will then remain nineteen revenue
steamers, six of which are on the lakes
and nine sailing vessels The number
Of the latter is to be increased by eight,
PROPOSALS for the building Of which have
been invited. Sailing vessels only are
to be employed where they can render
the requisite service, while their use VIII
very materially decrease the expense as
between them and steam.
The receipts for customs at the ports oil
Boston, New York and Baltimore, for
the week ending September I'd, were as
follows: Boston, 1911, 9097l; New York,
81, 800, 1896 46; Baltimore, SllS,9S8 30
The receipts at New Orleans, from the
9Th to the 18th, were Sl77,lSl o.
New ORLEANS, September 2S.-Gen.
NJ. X Sawyer, late of the Union army,
has been arrested at Baton Rouge on the
charge of some negroes, for assault and
battery, and bound over to the Circuit
Court.
The jackson Parish North Louisian-
ian says the skeleton recently found in
the edge of VIM and Jackson parishes
was not that of Lieut.. Butts, of the
Freedmen's Bureau 1t is not thought
that he is dead, and the police are making
efforts to trace him up.
H. Opperson, Union Conservative,
is likely to be run in the Second Dis
trict, in Texas, for Congress, without
opposition. Gen A B. Norton, a Union
has been nominated in
the First District
New ORLEANS, September 2S.-Cotton:
sales 1900 bales low middling, 35@36c;
weeks receipts, 4lG3, against 26l3 last
week; exports, 46l2; stock, $4,000.
Bank sterling, Sc; New York ex-
change, 4@s discount.
AsPY BAY, September 2S.-There are
as yet no advices from Europe by the
cable. The Newfoundland lines are still
but we learn that communi
cation is expected TO be opened every
hour. Not many persons understand
that the lines in Newfoundland pass
through dense forest, and in one case
a continuous distance of two hundred
and ifty miles. Stations are established
every fifty miles, and in case Of freshet
it becomes necessary in making repairs
to make detour of fifty miles, into the
interior to get across the swollen streams
The public are therefore unable to un-
derstand why the breaks are not sooner
repaired, but one who has tried jour
ney such as the Newfoundland woods
offer, can readily comprehend the delay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-29

Far DER billowy stream it lies,
Soft laved by a flowing river.
Whose fragrant cline is an eden clime'
Where murmuring winds chant an ecno'ns
chime, 49,.
Which long hath swept down the aisles OF time
And will echo thus forever o
A pearly mist, like fimy veil,
Falls from the skies of amber.
Der the sunlit waves and glistening strand
The tropical bloom and the white robed Dana
Who wander the beautiful paths hand IN hand'
And neither rest or sumber.
All beauteous they who lovingly dwell
On this shore by the flowing river.
With their forms of loveliness. brows oil snow
Radiant smiles. like sunsets glow,
Whose voices soft and unsteady low,
OF joy and love breathe forever
We know not how this thrice blessed band
Crossed DER to this shining shore.
But we know when they silently lett us here
With their palid lips. we had bathed win a
tear.
Pulseless hearts we had lowered near,
That they returned no more.
To them, as with us, the shadow OF night
Meier comes-it is one long day
A mystical light all regalIy fair,
IIumines it with tenderness rare.
This glistening shore with its odorous air
And blossoms that know not decay.
In tho numberless ones that are wandering
.hore
We each have a loved one dear
A friend of the heart, long tried and true;
Some one beloved as nobody knew;
A mother, the hope of your heart, whom you
Gave up in amournful year.
And for us, in this balmly cline, they'll wait
Till the storm of this life is past.
And then on a rare and radiant day.
We will cross to this pearly mist, and they
Whom we loved in their pallid and puise!efs
clay.
We will meet at last-at last.
VERNA VAYLE.
September Goth. 1866.
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HOW THE GIFTS WILL BE DRAWN

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& Charleston Railroad
Notice TO shippers.

THE MEMPHIS A CHARLESTON RAIL-
IL road Company IS prepared 10 receive and
pay steamboEt charges and drayage on freight
consigned 10 parties at all points where agen-
cies are established. both on lie own road as
well Is on the Mississippi Central Railroad and
all other connecting lines. Where there is no
agent at points Of destination TO collect charges
and freight. prepayment must be made in Mem
phis. W. J. ROSS.
Is General Superintendent
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REMEMBER THIS Is NOT A LOTTERY

Owing sbst not SR T9ss 6
miion times
BY subscriptions which are - One
HINT-Br in mind the highest prize and may
a be a
possible alter the
airOadsan dS The commission VIII paul
Pos'omee' "oun"
distinct anden clo ami .
ssAn communications and Eicks addssedtO
HB CLIFFORD, Agent,
Lock Box Memphis.
ssrhOs thsA apply frtst first Of numbers
owes advertising per column
R. or personal property and stock etc. taken IN
residences wanted ah pAn~u0u
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POETRY.

This is beautiful poem, and elevates
VEnNA vAyLE to the rank of true poets !;
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1866 FALL 1866
A II IRA n G. Il M H MT -.
Superior Advantages 0fer'd
TO SHIPPERS BY THE
& CHARLESTON R. R.
TO SHIPPERS BY THE

THE MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON r.
Il X. Co. have perfected arrangements with
steamers on the Mississippi,. Arkansas and
White rivers, and with the Virginia and Ten
nessee Air Line Railway to Norfolk, Va. and
with the Great Southern Freight Line via
Charleston and Savannah TO New 1ork for the
transportation OF all classes of freights to and
from Eastern cities. at rates not exceeding
those charged by any competing line.
The facilities afforded shippers by these ar
Tangements are in point Of time ana security
unequaled by any other route,
Through bills Of lading issued from Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston and the prin-
epal cities in the North and East 70 Memphis,
Grand Junction, Corinth, and stations on the
line of tho Memphis and Charleston Railroad
covering all expenses to destination, like ar
rangements made by the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad, for eastward bound freights.
Arrangements particularly relating re pro-
duee shipments have been made with roads TO
Atlanta, Georgia, and the Southeast, securing
TO shippers great advantages in rates over other
lines.
Special contracts made on cotton and pro-
duce shipments 70 Eastern cities.
Charges advanced, and all claims Tor loss'
damage or overcharge. promptly settled.
For rates and further information. address
W. J. ROSS, 6en'l Sup't.
L. W. WALLACE, Cent tr't Ag L
Memphis, Tenn.
C.E. EVANS, GenI East. Ag't Virginia and
Tenn. Air Line Railway, 10 broadway, N .
q. j. F0REACRE, Gent Ag't Great South
ern Freight Line, 5 Bowling Green. N. Y. 81
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ytpsslFss FE.ANNEEsY,

Gas and sstentn Pipe I'itter,
A2% Second Street, corner OF Jefferson street
MEMPHIS, TENN.
u EEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, 4
II well selected stock Iron and Brass Lit
and Force Pumps ~