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

Can any one tell what congress 10 driving
at in the way OF reconstruction, or concilla-
ton, as Mr.. Seward would say? The com
mlttee of fifteen will not sustain their own
recon % endations and authors of various prop
ositions will not protect their own paintings.
Stevens has more projects than Brigham
Young has wives, and his predictions are as
inconstant. Some seventy or eighty amend
ments to the constitution have been proposed
-innumerable resolutions, conditions, COM
promises, invitations, repulsions, coaxings,de-
fances and threats have been recorded by tho
clerks of each branch, and the end of oil Is
confusion. The whole question of reconstruc-
ton in congress Is Q complete
muddle. Stevens presents a report in the
house, and it is adopted. Before the senate
acts upon it he offers another plan. The SEN
ate takes the report, tears it oil to pieces
then the radicals, In secret committee, offer
something of their own, when Mr.. Sumner
bolts, goes off on his private hook and I'M
coYks his crre-afl Thus there has been a
team at each end of the cart during the whole
SESSION, pulling with equal strength, and, OF
course, without moving it an inch one way or
the other. This Inconsistency arises from
want of honesty of purpose. The radicals
wish to appear before the people friendly
to the Union, while their actual desire is ia
prevent Union. They are like conspiratori
giving false evidence. Their testimony is
| contradictory and their swearing will only
end In eliminating themselves and exposing
their plot to the derision ard contempt of the
country. The president presents a practical
sensible, patriotic policy for securing the res
torssion of all the states to their proper CON
stitutional relations to the general govern.
ment, and, if sustained by the people, the
peace, harmony and prosperity of the nation
will be the reward of their sagacity and firm
ness-Boston Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
The Presidents Equanimify Tested.

They tell a story about the president, and a
severe test upon his good humor. which will
do to relate The Right WGy'seis a small
seven-by-nine sheet sadly misDamed and de-
voted primarily to the abuse eff Andrew j ohm
son, and secondaYily 20 the advocacy Of the
Snmnerian mode of reconstruction. Lew
Campbell happened 10 pick up Il copy OF 1t a
few months ago which was particularly rich"
in yitupsration and scandal. lie took 1t to
the White House, and, in the course of an
interview with his exceiiency. drew it from
his pocket, with the remark. Now Mr.. Pres-
dent, | am going - test your different mental
and moral qualities. Let me see how you are
as TO philosophy"
Campbell then read an article entltled"An
drew johnson and Thomas Paine," written
after the manner of Plutarch's Comparison,
and designed TO show that Paine was a very
estma5ie man compared With johnson. The
president listened to it attentively.
Glow do you like that? ?" said Campbell.
"Well, it's not pad" said Andrew, good
humoredly.
"Now," said Campbell, II want to tes,
your patriotism" And he read Article
showing that as between Andrew johnson
ana Benedict Arnold there was large ball
ance in favor of the latter in the matter OF
love of country.
"How do you like that" said Can pDell
ooh, it will do. This is free country, you
know" smilingly replied the president
We'll now, prepare for test of you fdel-
ity," said CAMPBELL, and proceeded to read an
article entitled, Judas lscariot and Andrew
Johnson" to the effect that the betrayal of
his master by the former was nothing CON-
pared with the betrayal of his party by the
latter.
What do you think of that, Mr.. Presi-
dent ?"
"Well, 1 guess my shoulderF are broad
enough to stand it," replied his exclency mot
at all moved to displessure.
''Now, here comes the climax said Camp
BELL and began to read double loaded edito-
rial to the effect that the Right Hay would
be circulated through the agency of the freed
mems bureau under an order from Gen. How
ard.
"How do you like that, k1r President ?''
inquired Campbell.
The president laughed, looked his Ohio friend
in the eye, and said: ''Well, now, | don'i
mind the other things, but dosen't it strike
| you that the Howard part is a little too
steep?"
! Campbell said it really did occur to him il
that light. The president finally took the
paper and made some notes on the margin o
the order of Gen. Howard-since which TIM
it is supposed the freednen's bureau hasn't
been instrumental in circulating the "Righ
Way" to a very great extent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
RECoNsTRUCTION AMENDMENTS.
SNACK" of the Cincinnati Commercial,
tells the following:

"Mack," of the Cincinnati Commercial,
tells the following:
AZ called at the senate document room yester-
day morning and requested its superintendent to
to furnish me with copy of each amendment
submitted, so far, to the reconstruction resolu-
tons of the special committee. As nearly as
could recollect, had right to expect about ten
or twelve, and thought they would be immediate
ly handed to me. The accommodating gentle
man to whom had applied Immediately COM
menced the collection of the requested docu-
ments He got ten of them together in less time
than it takes to record the fact, and as he was
looking for the eleventh, I suggested that there
were no more. He looked at me in amazement,
and smilingly remarked that he guessed hadn't
been keeping track of this thing Soon the
twentieth number was reached, and still 1t ap-
peared the work was not complete. thought
my documentary friend had certainly mistaken
my request, and had construed it into modest
demand for all the bills of the session, from civil
rights in December to the pensioning of John
Smith last Monday, and took the liberty of disa-
busing his mind by assuring him that / only
wanted the pending amendments to house joint
resolution 127.
ing the pile to twenty-five, as he uttered the
words: Twenty-Five - thirty - thirty five
forty
"'Hold on, now. Pm in earnest about this
matter. No joking For really, l thought l
was being made tie victim of joke, and was
beginning to lose my temper. He of the docu-
| ment-roem, seing this, began to lose his temper,
too, and sharply retorted that nobody was trying
to fool me, and that he guessed l didn't know
| what wanted. repeated, for the third or
| fourth time, that wanted the reconstruction
amendments, and only those now pending in the
senate Ny eyes were damned in good -natured
| sort of way, and was told to dry up-whieh
| did, By this time l was hugging No. ffty-fve
| to my papitating breast, and the end seemed as
far off as ever. Fifty-fve, ffty-six, ffty-eight,
ffty-nine, sixty, and the cry was, still they come
| Presently, there were signs that my mission had
been accomplished. The pigeon-holes had all
| been ransacked. had reached No. sixty-fve.
"'That's all for the present, innocently re-
| marked the superintendent to me, and then turn
| ing to a messenger close by, he said: go down
to the printing Office and tell them to send up al
the amendments to the house joint resolution l27
| after No. sixty-ive.'
'sI thought 1 couldn't wait for the deficiency,
satisfied that my stock in hand was already large
enough to keep me supplied with light literature
| and romance for the summer months"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
Examination for the Bar.
IRON the Western Law Journal. ]

From the Western Law Journal.
Examiner commences: 80
EDO you smoke, :sir!"
81 do, SIR"
sHave you spare cigar"
Eyes, SIR" Extending short six.
Now, sir, what is the first duty OF law
"To collect fees"
Right. What is the second ?"
'To increase the number of his clents.~
"When does your position toward your client
changer"
when making bill of costs"
Explain"
''We then occupy the antagonistic position
assume the character of plaintiff, and he be-
comes the defendant"
"a suit decided, how do you stand with the
lawyer conducting the other eide ?"
"Check by jowi"
Enough Sir; you promise to become an or
nament to your profession, and wish you sue
cess. Now, are you aware of the duty you owe
me ?"
perfectly"
Describe it."
at is to invite YOU to drink"
''But, suppose decline?"
candidate scratches his head.
There is no instance of the kind on record IN
| the books. can not answer that question"
You are right; the confidence with which
| you make the assertion elbows that you have read
the law attentvely. Let's take the drink, and
| will sign your certificate"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
BIRD CAGES,

carefully selected stock of music and musical
instruments, NiolIns, Accordeobs, Flutinss Sr
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 any one " no mar
favor them with call, and they take this method
of cordially inviting one and all 10 come and eI-
anime the goods for themselves, hoping and be-
ieving they will find that they will compare favor
ably quality and price with the like goods
kept in any book store in the northwest
aprl0d3m. IL. L. BLACKBURN
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
TO THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. HI APP & SON,


PLY scians and Surgeons, formerly of New York,
are treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES,
Which embraces the best and most approved me-
thods in this and other countries tor the cure OF
all Chronic Diseases. They treat success sfuIly all
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms of
ScrOfula, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspeps.a,
Diseases of the Liver, Constipation, all Skin DE-
eases, Pulmonary Consumption in its early stages
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headaches, all
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, and
Seminal Weakness, d Sexual Diseases,
Which are carrying thousands to their graves n
nualiy.
EYE and EAR
They treat successfully, on q new method, all
diseases OF the Eye and Ear. They have had
more extensive practice, and better success in the
treatment OF all
Diseases of Women,
Than any other Physicians in America. They
have cured women who have been confined 10
their bed for wears. They never fail to
Rheumatism.
In all stages; No matter of how long standing.
aSTH MA,
SO it never returns. They have Sure Cure tor
the distressing disease,
HEMORRHOLDS, or PILES.
They cure all Diseases of The Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
ing it attended to, as a timely treatment may
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF an
open cancer.
CATARRH CURED.
They are trestlng Catarrh on 4 new system which
is cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand a year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any
equalled only by few. 'seI
"a Remember they do not promise TO cure ne
stages of disease. While all diseases durable,
if taken in season, all stages are not. Your
may be durable this week, not neIt-to-6ay, not
to morrow; hence the danger of delay.
No Case will be Received, when there are
any Doubts of Cure Relief.
Our terms are CASH hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from FIVE to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with US, which includes medicines.
l-The poor will be favored.
-ls. CONSULTATION FREE.
Patients must write their name, State, post Of
fee address, plainly. All letters requiring an
swer, must contain a letter stamp, and be address
sed to DR.. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891, Chicago
Illinois.
@-Any Of the above diseases can be trested
successfully by the patients describing their
in letter, when they cannot
DR.. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island reg
ularly the past five years, be consulted at the
Islsnd City Hotel, az follows:
MONDAY. JUNE nth.
BOMBAY. AUGUST 9TH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
PROPOSALS FOR FLOUR OR SOFT
RREAD.


Rock ISLAND ARSENAL, June 4th, 1866.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Office Of the undersigned, until o'clocF
p. M. Saturday, June 10th, 1866, for furnishing
Flour or suit Bread
To the troops stationed at this Arsenal, (number
of men authorized, one hundred and twenty-hve.)
The contract to commence July lst, 1866, and to
continue in force one year.
The Flour or Soft Bread to be of good whole
some quality, and such is sold by bak ers gener-
ally.
To be delivered at the Barracks on this Island,
at such times and in such quantities as may be
required.
The bids will state the price per net pound at
which the flour or soft bread will be furnished.
Each bid mast be accompanied by guarantee
rom two responsible parties, that if the contract
10 award ed the bidder they willing to enter
lnio bonds for it's faithful ful6lment.
The right to reject any or all bids 10 reserved.
Bids must be in duplicate, to be endorsed "Pro-
posals for Flour or Soft Bread" and addressed TO
the undersigned.
Each bid must have printed copy OF this sd-
| vertisement posted at its head.
JOHN A. KRESS,
| B'st Maj. u. s. A, A. {. S.
iuue4d5t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
BE CAUTIOUS.
Our national authorities are in honor bound

Our national authorities are in honor bound
10 do Ill in their power 60 arrest tho fsnian
designs upon Canada from this side of the
line and, whom checked, it is serious
question whether the fenians, in their excite
|ment, will not commit overt acts in resistance
of the United States authorities, and thus in
volve themselves in grave difficulties with
the United States, of which most, if not all
Rof them are sworn citizens. Il becomes all
good citizens to be careful how they act
We should not encourage men to run into
trouble, but should try to keep them out OF
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06

A lady, who had received severe bite in
the arm from dog, went TO DR.. Alternately !;
but knowing his aversion to hearing any
statement Of particulars, she merely uncov-
cred the injured part and held it before him
in silence. After looking at it an instant, he
said in an inquiring tone:
Scratch ?'
"Bite," replied the lady.
''Cat?" asked the doctor.
"Dog," rejoined the patient. ~
So delighted was DIR. A. with the breyity
and promptness of her replies, that he ex-
claimed :s esst
MADAM, you are the most sensible woman
I ever met with in my life" -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
No Cholera in Germany.

The Charge Affairs of the Hansetaio Repub-
lies in letter to the New York papers, asserts
that there has not been a case of cholera in Ger
many for years, except in Luxembourg, prov
ince of Holland, from which place it has long
since disappeared. He accounts for the exis-
tence of it in the emigrant ships by the brutal
way in which the emigrants are treated in Eng
land, where they are herded together like beasts,
and fed upon the beef of cattle afflicted with the
rinderpest. He points, in proof of this, too the
fact that not case of cholera has appeared on
any vessel sailing direct from German ports
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06

Miss Thomas, in her "Walter Goring,' says =
.sW omnn can make one another miserable In
euch is6nitesimally small ways that man can
rsrely be brought to comprehend how the bnsi-
ness is managed"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06

A Miss Hughes died at Bloomington on the
I'd inst, from the effects of chloriform admlnis-
tered by dentist.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06
wall Pane~

and Bordering, consisting of Sl,ins, White. Gre,
Brown and Buff Blanks, Grounds, &C., rich a1i
beautiful patterns OF Window Shades, Curt.iD
Fixtures, Cord, Tsssels. &C., SC. A beautiful
ass ot
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-06-06

hhunderslgned swould .-respec,fully m
L nounee TO the citizens OF Rocs Island 90
the public generally that he has opened New
Book store on Illinois St, first door cas-: of Mr.
Edwin M Smyth's, IN the city of Rock Island
where he will have on hand iull .ssor,u.n,
all articles usually kept in such an es,abli,bmen,
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
The New Orleans Investigation.

New ORLEANS, December 20.-The clerk
Of the House investigating committee on the
New Orleans riot obtained from Mayor
Munroe the names Of parties holding official
positions in New Orleans, BY election or by
appointment Of the Mayor; in July and Au-
gust last, and the names of the police force
Of said city, both regular and special, and
the Mayor is respectfully requested by the
required.
New ORLEANS, Dec. 2l.-The Congress
sional Committee will commence their in
vestigations tomorrow at the st. Louis
Hotel. They expect to complete their work
in about two weeks.
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
TheatPicals.

The National Theatre has been crowded
during the week as it has never before been
crowded since it was in existence. JOE JET
PERSONS acting in rip Van Wrinkle has
charmed the town. He plays the part again
tonight.
Wallis Opera House has been the theatre
Of series of performances during the week
that would have done credit to the very bes,
dramatic institutions in the country. The
stock company individually and collectively
will bear a favorable comparison with that O.
any in the United States or the Southern de
Tendencies. Mrs. BOWERS has been the lead
ing ''star," but the company is made up o
illustrious stars, as will be seen by all who
attend the theatre tonight
The national Republican., 1866-12-22

Our readers will have no difficulty in finding any
article they desire for the holidays If they will
glance at our advertising columns.
Toys and fancy articles, at very low prices, are
for sale at BRoPHY's, 3l4 street, between Tenth
and Eleventh streets.
B. De WoLFF displays great stock Of rich, rare,
beautiful articles particularly adapted for holiday
gifts, comprising gold and silver ware, jswsrry,
things wrought in papier machs, mother of pearl,
&c. Mr.. De WoLTrs store, No. 1853 Pennsylvania
avenue, under the Metropolitan Hotel, presents q
tempting display.
The Boston Market" kept by Mr.. Charles Nal.
lard Is located at No. lSo Pennsylvania avenue
Our types have placed this hne supply depot of
choice provisions at wrong number in one or two
notices of this market.
Skates, sleighs, and q variety of fancy articles
suitable for holiday gifts are offered for sale by s.
F. Savage, dealer in foreign and domestic hard.
ware, houseksepers' goods, etc.
II. BAYLEr 4 Co., corner of Seventh and + sts,
have opened lot of cheap toys, lamps chandeliers
hne vases, punch bowls, plated ware, cutlery, etc,
which challenge the attention Of customers.
lively poem in our advertising columns reveals,
very ingeniously, tho way to and BURcH's book.
store, under Seaton Hail. on Ninth street, corner
of D, where large lot Of pretty things in the holi.
day line are exposed for sale.
LAScKTos Co, AIS Pennsylvania avenue, ear
Destly invite the attention Of those who intend to
have good Christmas dinner to their stock--ths
luxuries as we'll substantials that make dssir.
able banquet.
Fashionable overcoats and other desirable gar.
msnts are offered to all who desire to make fine
appearance during the holidays, At WALL, STE.
PHEss 4 Co.'s, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets.
The Chinese Tea Company, $50 Seventh street,
recommend that packages Of their excellent teas be
distributed as Christmas and New Years presents.
1t is good suggestion |R5-.
Among those who onsr elegant goods for holiday
purchases Ia J. r. Foley, 276 Psnasylvsnia avenue.
Skates, vases, French porcelain sets are comprised
IN bis new stock.
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
Attempt TO Rob Frustrated-Cler.
gyman Dead.

BosToN, Dec. 2l.-An attempt is supposed
to have been made for three or fonr days
past to rob Adams Express wagon. 1t was
followed for several nights by three men on
its way between the railroad depot and the
express Office. The suspicious action of the
men caused the driver to call policeman
who arrested two of them, the other making
his escape. The two men arrested had q
quantity Of red pepper in their pockets, which
it is believed they intended to throw into the
eyes Of the driver at convenient opportu-
nifty
The Rev. DR.. Albro, of Cambridge, who
was seized with an affection of the heart
while preaching in West Roxbury on Sunday
last, died yesterday afternoon. He was &C
years old, and had been settled in Cambridge
81 years.
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
MORNING. DECEMBER
RESPITE OF THE FENIAN PRIs.
Il ONEWS IN. CANADA.

RESPITE OF THE FENIAN PRIs.
81 ONERs IN. CANADA. =.
The following Official correspondence in
reference to the Fcnian prisoners In Canada
10 authorized TO be published by the State
Department:
ToRoSro, Dec. 7, 1866.
Hon. Wm. n. Sssrard.
Fenian prisoners respited until the 18th Of
March.
D. THuRsroS, U. 8. Consul.
D. s. CONSULATE,
ToRoSro. Dec. II, 1855
Hon. Wm. H. Ss,eard, Sseretory Of STATE, Wash
ington:
SiR: have the honor to enclose herewith
the official notification OF the Sheriff Of the
county that his Excellency, the Governor
General Of these Provinces, had granted o
respite until 18th March, 1867, to the follow
ing prisoners, sentenced TO death on 18th day
Of December, 1866. Here follows names Of
prisoners.
l am, with respect, &C.,
D. THuRsroS, U. 8. Consul.
suERiFr's orrIcs,
TORONTO Dec. 10, 1866.
Dapid 7z",,to", E'g, America" co"'"i To.
Sir: have the honor to inform you that
l have this day received Q communication
from the assistant clerk Of the Executive
Council Of Canada, enclosing an order in
Council to the effect that il had pleased his
Excellency, the Governor General, to order
the sentence of death passed upon the fol-
lowing prisoners, 1. e., Robert B. Lynch, John
Mcmahon. William Seaden, VIM. Hayden,
Daniel Whalen, John Quinn and Thomas
Lehool be postponed, and respite granted
until Wednesday, the 18th day Of March next.
have the honor to be, sir, your obedient
servant, FRED. W. GARvEs,
Sheriff N, G, of York and Peel.
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
From Texas.

GALVESTON, TEXAS. Dec. 2l.-Gen. Kiddoo,
in special circular, promulgates the regu.
lations Of the War Department, as contained
in General Order No. 1873, for the emigration
of freedmen from one State to another He
will cossider it to be his duty to do every
thing to promote the enterprise.
The City Council last evening adopted
guished gentlemen and the members Of Con-
Its hospitality. Mayor Leonard and five
zens, Of which ]. s. Sydnor is chairman, has
been appointed to carry out the programme.
The Governor has been invited here to meet
the Congressman should they decide to &C.
cept the invitation.
The national Republican., 1866-12-22
,l1eveDents ef pe., Orapt,
u Pei, Psneil ssd seisssrs.
THR Centre Market WI be onen Monda

IJ Ren, Rsnefl anA 0eissers.
THR Centre Market will be open Monday
afternoon instead Of Tuesday morning.
! lTas odicisl OonsrsssionSl Diseetory is for
sale p Philip ,ssiomons., CO.
JoHN MoKRsNEY has removed his insur.
anos agency from the wsshinston Buildins to No.
l83 Seventh street h'F"i.I' Fa'
A WNDHAx CousrY 1CoxNRcricur JupoK
fsssnsly refused 70 divorce soapis astsr only
fortnight Of married LIE sn IL ground that they
hadn't given nsssinony fair ssisl.
Roll BurrER, canned goods, New York
apples, pure leaf lard, and dried fruits are among
the dssrabls articles sold By J. II. Crane Co., at
reasonable prices, at IS Louisiana svsnus.
THs corporators Of the National Soldiers
aad Sailors Orphan Home are TO meet at the In.
stitution, corner Of B sAd Second streets, Capito
Hiil this evening. for The trsnastion Of important
business.
TnE Providence Press says thaa an in.
fsnt female child, only fsw hours Old, was lsit
on Saturday morning bv some hsrd.hsartsd psrson
u . door In Poplar street, Newport, with an old
shawl Wrapped sbsut the upper part Gifts person,
sad ~ lower linbs sxpsssd TO temperature Of
ls.dsgrsss above ssro.gl