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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
GIVING HIM UP.

The radical newspapers having become
satisfied that General Grant approves of the
policy Of President job nson and dIsapproses
Of the radical measures to keep the Union di-
vided, are now engaged IN An effort to con-
vince their readers that it is matter of no
verv great consequence if Gsn'l Grant don't
90 with them. The Chicago Republican. of
the 7th, she day Grant left Chicago, said
The interest felt by the republican party in Gen.
GRANTS somewhat dubious political sentiments Is
one of curiosity merely, not OF anxiety. > AS
a business man, General GRANTS abilities were OF
the most ordinary character, and statesman IS
but a man OF business a larger scale. 70 The
world is somewhat divided the question wheth-
er for his reticsnce ought to honor his sagaci-
y or to be grateful for his sell pleaded inability
to make speech.
If q democratic newspaper Ind sSld such
things Of Grant it would be called attack
on him.
On the same day the Chicago Tribune said
''if Grant and Farragut should espouse the
copperhe ad-rebel scheme of reconstruc tion,"
it would be deplored for their own cakes"
Yes,IF they should looks very much as if you
thought they had.
The radicals need not trouble themselves
about Grant and Farragut-they both ap
prove of and sustain President Johnson q
policy and condemn the whole radical disun
ion schemes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo.
IC Davenport's addition to the city of
Island. Price from 5000 to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Candle
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
well situated for gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance time.
20 Acres known the Gushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city Of
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resis
dences, Gardening, Fruit ralslng-has good sprin.
&C., and 10 about half mile from the " Roch
River Water Power" Rice, per acre, $40, hal
cash and the balance on time.
Also number of lots in Davenport, Iowa DIT,
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT.
ch27dwn atDasenPort, Iowa r
fOUg BU6iEES} Wei I<.,pr,s.
II You Advertise il Your GnGr,, Pa,
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
you Advertise in your County Pap..,
-FOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
Nyou Advertise in your County Paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
TRUSTEES SALE.


khJHEREAS. Christopher Atkinson End
w Ann All inson, his wife, of the county of
Rock Island, and state of Illinois, did the l4th
day of June, A. ID. 1859. execute and deliver TO
as Trustee, a certain Deed of Trust, which
was duly acknowledged and recorded in the Re
corder's office of said Rock Island county, in
book s'J'' of Mortgages, at page lO6, upon GER
tain eai estate therein described, among which
is the following situate in said Rock Island coun-
ty, to wit Commencing at the N cor OF the "
or OF the or OF No. three (3) in tp seventeen
(l7) r two t2) west of the 18th p. NJ, thence
south four chains, thence west five chains, thence
north tour chains, thence east five chains, to the
place OF beginning, containing two acres more OF
less, TO secure the payment OF certain promis
sorry note OF even date with said Trust Deed, and
therein described, executed by said Christopher
AtA inson to one Charles w. Andrews for the sum
of fourteen hundred dollars, to become due in sil
months after the date thereof, and bearing inter
after due the rate of ten per cent per annum
And whereas said Trust Deed provides for the
sale of said premises in case OF default in the
payment of said note or any part thereof, and
whereas it was found BY the circuit court OF said
Rock Island county, at its September term, A. d.
1861 in II certain cause therein pending between
said Christopher Atkinson and said Charles w
Andrews and myself, tina: there was duo to said
Charles w. Andrews on said note on the 10Th Gay
of September, A. d. 1861, the sum of Eight Hun,
dred and Fifty Dollars, and whereas said sum has
not been paid, ner any part thereof,
Now, therefore, George M. Babcock, as Trus-
lee, under and by virtue of said Trust Deed and
the authority therein granted, shall, on Monday
the LIST day of October NEXT, at the hour of 10 o.
clock A. NJ. of said day, at the north door OF the
court house, in the city OF Rock Island, county
aforesaid, offer for sale and sell taid above de-
scribed premises, with the privileges and appur-
tenances the eunto belonging, at public auction,
to the highest bidder for cash in hand, TO pay and
satisfy the amount still due and unpaid upon said
promissory mole above described, and will then
deed of ssid premises.
Wtness my hand this 9Th day OF September,
A. d. 1866. GEORGE NJ. BABCOCK,
septsdtd. Trustee
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

dent to bis mind. and he was glad to see the
country worked up to it. He held that the
men of labor should come forward and assert
their position He was in favor OF the arts.
tocracy of labor. He was in favor Of the
shortest number of hours for days work
that would accomplish the end and he
would say to the committee before him II he
was not ahead of some of them 10 regard Tor
the rights and the dignity of labor, ne had
starte3 as soon. They had his sympstny, so
far as il was worth anything. and his inhu'
encs to carry cut their great objects.
Fellow ci.izens, these are the sentiments
of your presidsnt,-not a holiday president.
a SON of wealth. favored of fortune, with
dainty hands and delicate nerves,-but son
of toll. child of poverty used to hard LABOR
in short, workingmsn's president!
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
THE MEANNEss OF SPRINGFIELD
RADICALS.

Inc seven radical aldermen in Springfield,
who constitute majority of the city council,
refused to extend to the President an invita-.
ton to visit that place. This act of petty
spite had the effect to arouse the people, ire
spective of party, and an immense public
meeting was Immediately held and commit.
tees appointed for grand reception. At
daybreak salute OF SO guns was to be fred
A great committee was to 60 to Lincoln to
to meet the President, and on the arrival OF
the train 100 guns were to be fired. A grand
procession would be had, and on Saturday
morning another salute of Sc guns.
The people OF Springfield and vicinity will
see to it that everything is done in order
DUB II such insults to the President and his
party as were offered by the radical aldermen
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
THE OLD SETTLERS PIC MIC.
i Successful Affair.

The Old Settlers Pic Mo to1ay (Satur-
day. was an entire success. aud passed off to
the satisfaction Of all The procession form
ed at Court Square. and was led by Jacob
Norris and Timothy Dalton Esqs., vice presi-
dents, DR.. Gregg, president. being absent
Following the wee presidents was the Rock
Island band then some % or 80 mem bers OF
the society On foot; taen the Scott county
society, IL about 80 carriages. and last, the
Rock Island county society, 10 or 80 teams.
The procession marched to the Island,
where Il fne Pic mic dinner was served, and
the tmo passed in very pleasant, social
manner.
We tender our thanks to the society for a
complimentary invitation, and regret that
business prevented our attendance.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
&c STEAMBOATS,

Gigantic preparations for the reception OF
President Johnson and party are making in
St. Louis. Thirty-six steam boats, one for
each state, filled with people from St. Louis
will meet the president at Alton.
The fenian brotherhood held meeting and
decided to join in the procession,
Everything points to a grand reception.
The President will return through Indiana,
Ohio and Pennsylvania, reaching Washing
ton, il is expected, by the 18th inst.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

uAVE you noticed that little fancy stor'
on Washington street, near the Ferry Land
ing They keep the finest, the richest and tn,
cheapest goods, consisting of rich Rrussell, Cam
bour and Valentia Laces, Collars, Ha nd kerchIeis
and Embroidery; the very beat I'D Gloves, AL
erander's French and other fabrics Bonnet Rib
bons IN great variety; silk and linen poke
handkerchief; Velvet Ribbon, Dress Trimming
Zephyr Worsteds OF all cOlors; sewing silks ant
hundreds of other articles.
They sell them very low, because the most o
them are imported direct from Europe, and al
ways purchased for cash, and have no great Ell
pcnseE IN rents and clerks
Please examine his goods and prices.
n. B.-Also goods received here for the Steam
Dyeng Works. j. LITZEN.
ssut3d I'm
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Judge Thompson's Letter of Acceptance.

In bears the marks of the statesman and the
scholar; it is admirable in style, sound upon
principles, and unanswerable in argument.
The judge takes issue at all points with the
radicals, places himself squarely upon the plat
form Of resolutions adopted by the convention
that nominated him, gives the reasons for the
faith that is in him, and pledges himself to carry
out those principles if elected
IT. after reading it, there be democrat or
conservative republican in the district who does
not feel like working harder than ever for Judge
Thompson, we have mistaken the temper of the
true Union men of the country-dnd We don't be-
Lere that IRE hare - OYtatrka Spectator.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
BANKING HOUSE OF
JAY COOKE a. co.

Corner wall ana Nassau $751; New YORK.
In connection with houses in Phladel phia
and Washington, we have opened NEW YORK
HOUSE at above location, and offer services
to Banks, Bankers, and Investors for the transac-
ton of their business IN this CITY, GLIDING pur-
chases and sales of Government Securities, Stocks,
Bonds. and Gold. Wear constantly represented
at the 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.
mayI0dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVATIVE
TICKET.
col. DICKEY,s APPOINTMENTS.

Colonel T. Lyle Dickey, the democratic and
conservative candidate at large for representative
in congress, will address the people as follows
At Hillsboro', Monday, September 10.
At Carliuvilie, Tuesday, Septic mber IL.
At Atlanta, Wednesday, September H.
AtJacksonvilIe, Friday, SePte mbsr ID.
The several meetings will be opened at 2 o.
clock P. M.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
Whole number OF delegates

The caueuses, when met, are also requested to
choose township and school district committees
and perfect the organization OF the party IN eacl
township and school district.
Ma- 1t Is earnestly requested that the conssrv-
alive men of the several ships see to 1t that
these cacuses are fully attended and that men are
chosen who will be present, at the county conven
ton, that every township may be fully repre-
scented.
J. B. DANToRrH 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.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
FARM For SALE,

7 OFFER my farm, in Edgington, for sale
| 1t comprises 80 acres of land, all under good
cultivation, with good fences, a good house, a
large new barn, good orchard, two good wells,
&c, sc. Price $, o00-one-half down, the bal
ance in easy payments. Enquire on the remises
Also, about miles from the place, | have Is
acres of timber land for sale.
Z. VANCAMP.
Edgington, Sept. 3-dwtt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
SOLD OUT.

fjNHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
I cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr.. C. p. Hengstler, who will carry the bust
ness at the old stand.
All persons indebted are requested to call, at
the old stand, aad settle. NJ. SCHLEGEL
iulyl0dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
FOR SALE.

A fine brick residence, on the bluff, brick
a shed and barn, carriage house, ETC.. etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There is plenty of ground and a
splendid garden with all kinds of fruit trees, etc.
Terms reasonable. NJ. MARX
iylIdtf
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aD-Says @ausriissmsg,s.
HORSES TAKEN UP.

IN Friday the 7th met. took up = clay.
" bank horse, white stripe on forehead, white
left fore and hind feet, shoes on, redd ish name
and tail Also a black horse sucking colt, white
stripe in forehead, and black name and tail
The owner is requested to prove property, pa,
charges and take them away.
CHRISTOPHER TREFZ,
Corner Madison and Water Streets.
Rock Island, Sept. S-dwlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

This looks very much though Harding
was badly scared, and as though he expect
ed to hire lawyers enough to argue him into
office again.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
From the Boston Pilot.
Who Saved the Country :

Slnce the war has closed, and before the radi-
cas- maoe up their mind to dioker for the Irish
american Vote' we have heard from that side in
congress, in speeches upon the rostruu. and in
the editorials of thousand papers, that the 10y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

The number OF strangers in Chicago to-day is
vorously estmathd at from fifty TO one hundred
thousand All the incoming trains on the var
ious railroads. last night and this morning,
brought swarms of passengers.-Lh Chicago journal
9Th
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
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 g
county convention to be held in the court house.
ID IsIa m
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
Saturday. September 18th, 1866,

at O'Clock, P. m, to agree upon Candidates ior
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 enhtled to one delegate,
and one additional delegate for every % demo-
cratic votes cast at the last election, follows
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

of Springfield are to be repeated we are In
favor of removing the capital Of the state to
Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

Ivory in coral set,
When 'twixt parties lips you see,
Sozodont, tits safe to bet,
Beauties the ivory.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

CREDIT Is PLAYED OUT.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
HYDRAILIC CEMENT.

HYDRAULIC CEMENT,
JNO. A. CARTER, Pres. JNo. L. WHEAT, Sec
NIE above Company is prepared to fill or
/ dcrs for Hydraulic Cement TO any extent, n
lowest current prices, guaranteeing their Gene nj
fully equal to any in the market. Care taken ts
obtain most reasonable rates of freight nj
shipments. Letters of inquiry promptly answer
eG. Address
FALLS CITY CEMENT COMPANY,
septSdlm. LOUISVILLE, Ky.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
SCARED.

Harding ia badly scared and he has hired
a lot OF lawyers, some in the district and
scc:.e outsiders, to go around and plead with
the people to reflect him. We find them ad-
vertissd in the Chicago radical papers, as
follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SINGERS LETTER "a"
Family s wing Machine.

This splendid machine combines all the good
qualities OF our we'll known manufacturing ma
chimes, with many and valuable improve
ments. Its swift, quiet, and positive in it's oper-
alton !; sews the very finest and coarsest materi-
ais, and anything between the two extremes,
beautiful and su bstantIal manner. 1t HENS, Feils,
Cords, BrGids, Tucks, Gathers, Stitches etc, and
will do q greater range of work than any ma chine
heretofore offered TO the public. We respectfully
invite all in want OF
superior Family Sewing Machine
To pay US visit. Every machine warranted land
full instructions given by competent and courteous
attendants.
W. T. NORRIS, Agent for Rock Island county
Over Blanding's Croekery Store, adjoining Bah
cocks Hall. may29dwtt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08

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|, A ID | r :

Edgington, Sept. 3-dwtt.
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John F. Farnsworth, Geo. w. Peasants and
John B. HaWIey.

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
LORD g. S NJ 7 i Z
CHICAGO.

6eneraI Agents for the Northwestern States
For sale in Rock Island by Glenn & HInckley
Chas. A. Benser, Schmidt & Grotjan, and C. II
Speidel.
july27deop6m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-08
8. w. Moulton aud A. &. Harding.

ADAMS COUNTY
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-31
The Gazette Gn1tRt

A WITNESS Who WouLD NOT BIZ
BADeERED.-The report of a late
trial in Cincinnati, which WI, find ID
the Gazette of that city, contains
one bright passage. The case was
one in which the heirs of Mrs. Schoe-
feld-an English lady Of eccentric
habits, who died in Cincinnati in
1853-endeavored to persuade the
court to set aside the will on several
grounds. The principal witness was
Mrs. Cheesebrough, aged seventy.
She had been asked half a dozen
times as to the age of one Mrs.
Schofeld's nephews. The report
continues a -1ol
A. | tell you ! did not know his
age. His birth register is in Eng,
land, and | never went to see it.
u Mrs. Cheesebrough, it is per-
haps proper to say to you that you
must be patient, and answer to all
the questions the counsel may put to,
you.
Witness-So | do, but / don't see
any use of answering the same ques-
tions over and over again. aa III
Court-Some Of us may not hear
all yous answers, and it is often nec-,
essary to repeat questions.
Witness-I generally speak loud
enough for anybody in this court
room to hear me, and | think if the
lawyers would attend to their bust
ness they wouldn't have to ask a
witness more than once.
Court-Proceed with the exami-
nation.
@ You say Mrs. Schofeld drank
a great deal of liquor; what did she
keep it in-a jug ? la4s0
A. No she kept itin demijohn in
a basket; I never looked into the
basket to see whether it was glass or
not, but | think it was it held six
quarts, and | have carried it hun
dred times for her, if strict account
had been kept, to Mr.. Smiths liquor
store to get it filled / remember
Mr.. Smith used often to say, "Drunk
again, Mrs. Cheesebrough;" )" and I
would answer, "No; it's the same
drunk )" but he knew [ was joking,
and he knew who the liquor was
for. oa-ay
Q. What kind of liquor did she
use ?
A. Brandy sir--the regular old
Cognac. a1 5~n9t3
Q. How did she drink it, pure or
mixed ..45~.a
s A. She as often took It pure as
any way; when she wanted to she
make it into grog she used to
drink it out of little black teapot
that was handler than long bottle;
the demijohn was filled every week,
but | didn't fill it always; she had
little Englishman who used to 90
for her very often. tt
Question by a juror. How did she
attend to her business when she had
store on Fifth street i! s -.tt .1o>
A | don't know exactly, but as I
told you before, she was always well
up in money matters.
Q. Was she sober then?
A. No, she was never sober.
Drinking had become a sort of sec
ond nature with her. She was like
a good many lawyers that I know
of, they can't lead case without
being halfdrunk. Laughter. It's
a fact. I tell you l have seen many
a lawyer that never undertook to
try case until, as they say, he had
"two sheets in the wind and one a.
futterin'." Renewed laughter.
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-31

20 A little girl entered a bar
room, and in pitiful tones told the
keeper that her mother had sent her
to get eight cents.
"Eight cents ? said the bar-keeper.
Eyes, sir"
"What does your mother want
with eight cents | don't owe her
anything"
"Well," said the child, "father
spends all the money here for rum,
and we have had nothing to eat to-
day. Mother wants to buy loaf
of bread"
"Kick her out" said loafer to
the bar-keeper." ...
"No," was the reply, "I'll give
her the money, and if her father
comes back I'll kick him out"
Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-05-31

D~The King of Dahomey has sent
to MIR. William Crafts, an American
negro shoolmaster on the African
costs, a present of six slaves, a pre-
sent Of respect.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-05
The Fourth I'm New York.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Twenty five accidents are
reported from powder yesterday.
A German named Folks deliberately shot a
police officer dead in his (FolksD yard yester.
day, while the officer was expostulating with
him for threatening to shoot some ball-players
wi ose ball had been accidentally knocked on
his premises. Folks and his wife were arrested.
The public fireworks here were postponed
from last evening till this evening, on account
Of the heavy rain squall
At the Tammany Hall celebration yesterday
letters were read from the President, Secretary
Welles, and others. The Presidents letter says
there can be no nobler work than the oblitera-
ton of the passions and prejudices which
retard reconciliation, and prevent the recon-
struction of all the States to their constitutional
relations with the Federal Government.
In Brooklyn, yesterday man named w.
Voltz, painter, deliberately fired a loaded
musket into a group of children, killing one
and woundng two. The child killed was Will
liam Lehman, aged six years, and the wounded
were William Mautun and Charles Boger.
Voltz was arrested.