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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-13
INVENTIONS.
PETROLEUM is KING

THERE ARE NOW ON EXHIBITION AT
Il Lewis, Mathews x Co.. 206. Front street.
Petroleum Stoves. for cooking and heating; Pc
treleum Gas Lights, more brilliant and econom-
ical than any coal gas ever made; and PetrO-
leum Engines. that have been pronounced the
wonder of the age.
The Petroleum Stove does every kind of
Cooking. Washing, Baking, Roasting. Broil-
ing, Stewing, Frying, etc, etc., ETC., better
and with less expense, than any other stove
now in use.
1t is not explosive, very simple, and can be
used by any servant without fear OF accident
1t is especially adapted to all mechanical purpO-
ses-for Timers Tail lors. Hatters Silver Platers.
Dentists. Photographers. Nulcanizers, etc. Al
so, for Offices. Chambers, Bedrooms, etc.
For the sick room il is unsurpassed. 1t con-
sumes no coal or wood, but Petroleum only. 1t
is free from smoke. dust, ashes, dirt and odOr,
and can be heated ready for use in less than
half the time required by any other stove. All
ladies who are opposed to roasting themselves
while cooking their husbands dinners, are res
pectfully invited to call and see il. All who
wish to save money in the cost of fuel, to make
cooking pleasure, and home healthy, clean
and comfortable, should call and see 1t.
The Petroleum Gas Light is alike renowned
for its brilliancy und economy. Two cents
worth ofPetroleum will givea brilliant gas jet
for twenty hours, free from odor. smoke and
SCOT, and needs neither chimney nor wick. 1t
can be adapted TO every kind offxture, such as
Gas Hands, Pendants, Chandeliers, Brackets,
etc. In short, it is the delight OF housekeepeTs
and the eye-s0re OF gas companies.
The Petroleum Engine has so many advan-
tages over every other steam engine, that it is
almost impossible to enumerate them. ltsaves
the wages of fremen, as the engineer has the
fire under perfect control; it lessons the danger
Of explosion, as the tubes can never get foul it
takes up less room ; and. above all, it can be
run at less than one-third the expense of ordi-
nary engines that use either coal or wood.
To be seen during business hours. and in full
operation at 10 o'clock am. and 4 o'clock pm.
ii. S. SAR0NI,
On propriefor and patantee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-13
REAL ESTATE.
REAL ESTATE.
MONSARRAT, LANIER y co.,
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
AND
AUCTIONEERS.
IRVING BLOCK.

WE HAVE FOR SALE THE FOLIO ~
w ing desirable property all of which
we offer at reasonable prices, and upon easy
payments:
Beautiful cottage residence on Poplar street,
opposite Colonel Hulbert's.
Comfortable Cottage Residence ON Alabama
street. near Poplar.
Handsome Cottage Residence on Bradford
street, near Jones avenue.
Five acres with comfortable dwelling and
outhouses on Marley avenue, near the old Fair
grounds, and about half mile from city limits,
cheap; u cash, balance year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-13
Suburban Property.

Thirteen acres. beautifully improved, on
Walnut street, three squares southeast of the
st. Agnes Academy. which we are authorized
to sell ON FIVE years credit. interest paid semi
annually.
Three acres on Montgomery tract. near State
Female College, with improvements.
3112 acres on Poplar street, three miles east
of the city, with fine improvements.
ga acres in Centre avenue, near Judge HilPs
late residence.
Two lots in George l.. Holmes subdivision. ,
Poplar street road, each containing six acres.
300 acres-hslf in cultivation. balance in ii
ber-good imprOvements-situated on the Mel
phis and Charleston Railroad. thirty miles fro.
the city.
100 by 200 feet on fernando road, beautiful
lot-cheap.
Together with much other city, suburban and
country property.
Plantations.
We have a number of finely improved cotton
plantations, which we will sell ON easy pay
ments
40 Our regular Fall Auction Sales will com
menee III a few days.
M0NSARRAT, LANlER 4 CO.,
10 Aurtinneers
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A Triumph Of Human Effort.

That perseverance will conquer all
things" is a maxim as old as the days
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-09-13

ORDERS FOR HOUSE SERVANTS,
" Plantation Help. Mill Hands, Wood Chop
pers. etc.. promptly filled.
Employment Obtained for all
n Glasses.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
Restoring the Union.

Until this work Is dode, nothing is done. 1t
is the essential preliminary to all our hopes
and aims IN the future. The speech of Pres
ident johnson to the Montana delegation
means just that. Upon restoration hinges the
settlement of all other issues, the adjustment
of ali other claims and the value and perman-
eney of ali other interests. With eleven
states stlll deprived of their rights under the
constitution and their legitimate place in the
Union, the government performs but imper-
feet functions, and the Union remains at best
a melancholy fragment of what it was. In
such q state of things, confidence prevails no.
where. Mems minds are afflicted with dou bt
and apprehension. Anxiety besets the COM
mon thought,so that no actual movement can
be made In any direction by the government
or people, for the benefit of the nation.
What, at this moment, is the real desire of
the people of the country? That one set Of
party leaders may succeed in their plans, to
the discontinue of another? That one class
OF political dogmas may secure temporary as
tendency, and another class be suppressed
That one set of men may be kept in office and
public position, and another set be kept out
We believe the people to-day neither wish nor
care for any of these things. The single de-
sire is for reunion, by the simplest and most
practical method that conforms to our repub-
lican system, and in o temper most promising
to permanency.
Would it not be well, then, for ell citizens
who are looking only to this great consumma-
ton, tor all who are anxious to see an end of
our internal troubles, for all who would have
the different sections of the country establish
ed in relations of true harmony each with the
other, who would realize the proud satisfac
ton of being the citizens of a nation strong
and united at home and respected everywhere
abroad, who would see our military forces re-
leased from service which exacts at best
but unnasurally and oppressive work and du-
ties really repulsiye to patriotic hearts, who
would witness an early and steady tightening
OF the load of taxation, while better guaran-
tees are likewise furnished for the ultimate
extinction of the public debt, which we are
soiemniy pledged to pay to the last farthing,
would it not be we'll for all such, we ask,
forgetting past differences and unwilling to
think of any that may arise in the future, to
come together now on single measure, ex
ceeaing all other measures in Importance
the restoration policy of the president-and
resolve that this shall be fully established be-
tore anything else is attempted? Because if
this should fail, everything within the Union
will part with its value likewise. No other
measure can ever take precedence of this
Until this shall be made sure, nothing is GER
tain, and nothing safe
No matter how widely individuals NAV diff
ter respecting the details of measure of such
urgency, upon the great measure itself il i
possible for the great body of the people /.
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sin. Christians should take heed
of getting fond of the work of "rebuking."
Such spiritual constables" do great deal
of mischief without intending it. They are
in church what Q very witty and sarcastic
person is in society, or what telltale 10 in
school; and approximate very closely to that
class which the apostles term busy bodies
in other peoples matters" Such christians
come in time to be regarded as nulsances in
society constantly to be avoided, and the lit.
tie good they may do is thrown away. Our
manner must be tender and winning. The
nail of reproof, says an old writer, must be
we'll oiled in kindness before it is driver
home-BOston Recorder.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
SENATOR SHERMAN DEFENDS AN
DREW JOHNSON

Senator John Sherman, of Ohio, voted for
the Freedmen's Bureau, and who voted
to Sustain it. after it. was vetoed, has now
come out, in speech, in defence of Presi-
dent johnson. He don't quite like every
thing johnson has done, but still be defends
him. He says:
He regretted especially the paragraph, IN
the speech made by the president that day
referring by name to Messrs. Stevens and
Sumner. But it would be remem bered that
President johnson was @ very combative
man, and that he had always been noted for
his force in repelling assaults made upon
him. Mr.. Sumner had recently accused him
of withdrawing, and, while no affront was
intended, this language was evidently con-
strued into an affront. 1t could not be for
gotten that Mr.. Stevens proclaimed Andrew
johnson San alien enemy" in the Baltimore
convention, and that he recently said IN the
house that, for certain language used by
him 1.-THE president) "a British king would
have lost his head two hundred years ago"
The facts must be taken into consideration
tant speech.
We know that the president cannot, will
not, and never will agree to unite with US
upon the issues of universal suffrage and
dead states. No such dogmas were contem
plated when, for his heroic services in the
cause of the Union, we placed him side by
side with Mr.. Lincoln, as our standard bear
or. Why dwell upon them? Why not COM
plese the work 80 gloriously begun by our
soldiers, by securing union and liberty to all
men, without distinction of COLOR leaving to
the states, as before, the question of suffrage
The ears of God, the maledictions of millions
of our people, and the tears and blood of new
made freedmen will, in my judgement, rest
upon those who now, for any cause, DESTROY
the unity of the great party that has led us
through the wilderness of war to peace and
repose. We must now look to our public
credit. We have duties 30 perform to the
business interests of the country, in which
we need the assistance of the president. We
have every motive for harmony with him and
with each other. and for a generous. manly
trust in his patriotism. If ever the time
shall come when can no longer confde in
his devotion to the principles upon which he
was elected, l will bid farewell to Andrew
johnson with unaffected sorrow. -
L will remember when he stood in this very
spot, i've years ago, refuting, with unexampled
courage, the assaults of traitors. He left in their
hands wife, children, property and home ond
staked his all on the result will remanhar
that when retreaiing general would have left
Nashville to its fate again, with heroic COURAGE
he maintained his post. / will remember The
fierce conflict and trinls through which he and
his fellow compatriots in East Tennessee main.
tanned our cause in the heart of the coufederaev
will remember the struggle he had with the
aristocratic element Of Tennessee, never ashamed
OF his origin, and never far from the hearts of
the people.
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unite. The principles it rests on are funda'
mental ones with which all are familiar who
have learned to cherish the form and spirit OF
our republican system tho rule OF its opera.
ton is 10 direct and simple, the wonder only
is that faction was not instantly disarmed at
its proposal. And as events are only demon
strating how distant is the public security
and how impossible is national recuperation
and advancement until this issue OF restora'
tion is first settled and decided. and the Union
established once more on Its constitutional
asis,-who is there to defend delay 80
fraught with peril or to hesitate himself when
the urgency Is go PRESSING Why not, by
common consent, drop the discussion OF every
other topic until this controlling one is first
disposed of! Does not the plainest patriotism
counsel us to leave minor questions for the
settlement of the greatest one which includes
them all
In view, therefore, of the present condition
of the country, and the uncertainties which
make all men anxious about the future in
view of the open demands OF justice and right
and the suggestions Of generosity and reviv-
ed frsternal spirit,-in view, too. of the high
est policy and greatest security for the nation
In it's parts and totality,-we suggest that
| this is the fit time for all those who favor the
restoration policy OF the president to come to-
gether in the spirit OF patriots, ana form an
| y MON on this single issue to carry no other
present purpose seriously to :heir thoughts
and TO make an immediate appeal to the coun
t,y for direct ans,cer TO this question alone
| With the Union restored-the states all sus
tanning their constitutional relations to TIT
Union and to each otber-government per
forming unimpaired Observation-Disclosures
turning to it's productive plans again-an'
popular everywhere reestablished. confdenc
we can address ourselves to other question
with sense of security differing on any with
out danger, and assured that our controvsI
sizes, as they arise for, SO they will result onl
in the common good.-Bostoa Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

Reported for the Daily Argus.

New YoRK, Feb'y 2S-The N. Y. Tribune's
Washington special says:
The president was called upon last night by a
congressman and state senator, both of New
York. In the course of the conversation the pres
dent said that the test oath little too severe;
that may of those who had participated in the re-
bellon were good men to represent the southern
in congress and that the test oath ought not
to be applied to them, he added that a mere oath
TO support the constitution was all that was nee
essary, a man who would take that oath was a I'M
ion man. As to the constitutional amendment
changing the basis of representation the president
said that constitutional amendment ought to be
passed until the public mind should be quite Tree
from excitement and the southern states represent
ted in congress.
In consequence of the turbulent disposition
manifested by some portions ofthe people at Wash
ington it has been deemed necessary to put on an
extra police force at the capitol during the hours
of session.
Gen. Comstock, of Gen, Grants staff has arriv-
ed al Washington from Texas with important or
ders for the lieutenant general.
Gen.G Grant reached w ashington yesterday morn
ing and repaired to his he ad quarters where
| he is now busily engaged with military affairs.
There was protraGted session of the cabinet,
Yesterday at which all the members were present.
Rumors in cIrculetion that a serious differ
ence exists between the secretary of treasury and
comptroller of the currency, both in respect to fin
nancial policy and the political phases.
The statement which has gained circulation that
1
| on account of an unfriendly feeling between the
president and that his rejection was intended a
| rebuke to the president untrue.
II was ascertained that the gentleman nominal
ed for that office personally hostile to both OF
| the Missouri senators and In accordance with a
long established usage of that body he was reject
ed upon that Circumstance and none other land the
| president was SO Informed.
VIM. Lloyd Garrison delivered address in
| Brooklyn last evening. He denounced the presi-
bent in severe terms. lie thought Sec'y Seward
might better have fallen unde. the hand of the As.
| sassin Payne than have participated In last Tues
| day evenings meeting at Cooper Institute.
! The New York Herald's Washington special
| says:
The streets are full of rumors of cabinet chang.
es. ..,...s-..
NEW York, Feb'y 2s.-The Y Herald's
Washington correspondent says:
| 1t is understood that during the late excursion
| of Sec'y Seward TO the West Indies, ne selected
harbor in the Island of ST. Thomas 10 form o
rendezvous tor our national vessels and that the
| negotiations with the Danish authorities have
| resulted in securing us the use of the same,
| which will be of immense value to our govern
ment in case of q foreign war.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
Malignant Christians.

Some persons pride themselves on being
blunt, or as they call it, honest :" but blunt
people do very little good to others, and get
little love to themselves. The scriptures rec
ommend gentleness aud kindness. There is
nothing in all the world of ours half so mean
as vindictive and malignant deposition
Yet many christians CRAFTY this spirit, and
deceive themselves with an idea that they are
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
Pictures /! Pictures !!

THE undersigned has purchased Blan.
L chard's Photographic Galerev, opposite
Devoe & Champions book store, where he will
execute ali kinds of pictures, photog ambro-
types, porcelain pictures, &C., &C. Copying done
at short notice.
Germans, and the public generally, are respect
fully invited to call.
VIM. +. SCHREDE
Rock Island, Feb,y /, diff.
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REMOVAL.
CIGAR AND TOBACCO STORE,

tHHE SUBSCRIBER has removed his
Cigar and Tobacco Store from the Johnson's
American Block, to GIockhofi's store, adjoining
Babcock's Hal, where he will continue the bus.
mess of Tobacconist, and the manufacture OF
cigars He will keep always on hand q good
stock of all Ainds Of Cigars, Tobacco, SHUTS,
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigar
Holders, Tobacco Bags, Cigar Cases, &C., &C.,
where he hopes to all his friends and the pub
lie generally and merit share of public patrons
age MATTE" Schh@"-A'
Rock Island, Jan'y s, dit.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
BLAtKSMITHING.

rHE undersigned have recently opened q
/ new and commodious shop, on the Levee,
near the Gas Works, where they prepared
to execute, in the best manner all kinds of Black
smith Work, Horse Shoeing, &C., g., with prompt
ness and reasonable rates.
GH- A share of public patronage is respectful
ly solicited. PHIL. KEEN.
JOHN w. LAWHEAD.
MELVIN MAKAY.
Rock Island, Feb'y 5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

THESE Bitters are prepared in pure Bouf'
i bon Whisky, from a combination oil over
twenty different kinds of roots. barks and hefos
which act in perfect concert one with the o'Dei'
prepared from the original formula given by tne
great chief, Red Jacket, TO DR.. ChapIn, VINO a'es
them successfully in his practice for many years.
and by their use gained SO great poPuiarIt!
the treatment and cure of Dyspepsia, Liver LON
plant, Constipation, Sick and Nervous HeaoaeHo'
Fever and Ague, and all diseases arising from 'ol-
Did liver and Indigestion. Persons suffering fom
either of these Ioathsome diseases will ind cure
by the use Of these Bitteu, which are PerieeH
pure and free from all those drugs and Posons
usually put up in such preparations, and PaimeuT
off on an unsuspecting public A single t1n w.
convince the ske ptica that in the Red Jaeke'
the re is virtue that NO other Bitters possess
They strengthen and invigorate' the system.
They are unequalled fer general deoEII''
: They are a cure for DysPePsla.
They give a good and happy aPPe'te'
They assist digestion ,c.,u.
They purify the breath ana aeiui'' 70 'Ao
Tb.x cure Disrhee and Cholera Morbus.
Th.y .,e an antidote to change Of water ah3
diet.
They are a preventive of Fever and Ague'
They relieve Constipation
They cure Nervous Headache
They are perfectly pure and P1lataoie'
The genuine RED JACKET BITTEKs a'
only sold in quart bottlesi never BY the s1'''''
quart orPint. !. nm
See that our private government stamp
broken ever each cork. ~, ,hs
Sold BY all druggists and dealers throughout Inv
country. ,,h.r
Circulars to the trade supplied on aPPiiea"'
BENNETT, PIETEEs 80
81 and 80 Michigan A'enos'
es,J Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
VoTSEs AND LOTS FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale, three houses ana ,os.
| .;tn,ted on Rock River street, above DiI ,..,
way. They are in good condition, VILE
.;,i.. and will be sold on reasonable term
Rock Island, Feb'y a, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

IF certain states have not been fully re-
stored in all their constitutional relations to
the United States, then, says President john
son, ''let Us at once act together to secure
that desirable end at the earliest possible
moment" The call ia the earnest one of a
patriot. Instead of making complaint be-
cause eleven states are not restored in their
relations to the Union. let US make further
complaint impossible by uniting in the work
of restoration at the earliest moment. This
is the one great and ovsrruling need OF the
time. While we delay, mischievous influsn-
css are ct work on the popular feeling of
both sections. The consequences may not
appear at once, but they will make them.
selves know as surely as tree bears fruit
after its kind. The president has given US
all the watchword. 1t is restoration. Moth.
ing is to be attempted until that is accom-
plished. For that purpose, let US all lay
ssids party feelings and prejudioes, and raj
ly in an unbroksn line around him for the
restoration of the Union.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

Forney visits the president as a messenger
from the senate and then runs back and tells who
he has seen in the presidents room. An "honor-
able" spy, this official lackey.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
Rustic Window Shades,

Shades are manufactured to order of any size,
shape or color, and are the most durable, conven.
lent and economical curtains in use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
II. II. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct; %, DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28
WINDOW SHADE
Manufactorv

THE subscriber has established, in Rock
i Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, manu-
factorv of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

y. nm is reported in Albany requiring all pub
nc ounoinga to be thoroughly tested as to their
capacity OF holding crowd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-28

=, There are great many laughable things upor
the old earth, but she always keeps her gravity