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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10
FROM CAPTAIN BALLARD's COM
PANI.
SPRINGFIELD, Feb'y 3, 1866.

EDITOR ARGUS, Dear Sir To-day our
company, (having been paid off will start
for home. o what Joy there is in that word
"home"-how it thrills the heart Of ono who
has been long absent from family and friends,
and especially soldier who has endured the
hardships of soldiers life, and felt that, the
war being euded long ago, 1t would be better
for him and his country il be was at home,
trying to add something to the wealth Of the
country and get it out of debt, than to be
tax, q useless tax upon the people Well.
never mind philosophy nowhere going
home
Before parting, Captain Ballard being
obliged to remain behind. on business, he
called his company around him and deliver
ed a very neat and appropriate farewell ad-
dress TO 1.-The boys" which was listened to
with respectful attention, frequently applaud
ed and loudly cheered at its close. | wish
could give you n correct report of it, but |
can only aliude, in brief way, TO what be
said
Addressing the company (Co. c., 47th
Regiment Illinois Infantry he reminded
them that he and they had been associated
together neary year and during that time
had endured all the hardships of soldiers
life which is the most trying IN the world
But he said the time had come for them 10
part to lay by the insignia of war, disband
and go their several places of abode where
they would take up the more peaceful imple-
ments of industry which were more congen-
ial to their natures. he said that, while
they had been associated together be had
had the high honor to be their captain, po-
sition he assured them that he had ever been
proud of and that now, in parting he ten
Gered them all his sincere thanks for the
promptness with which they had always
obey ed all his commands, and for the many
kindnesses which they had showed him. out.
side of the line of their duty, as soldiers all
of which he should ever hold in grateful re-
membranoe. He said he had tried to be
good aptain-whether he had succeeded or
not remained for them to decide. In short
time they would receive their final pay and
discharge, and start for their homes-but he
must remain here to make his final settle
ment with the government. lie very much
regretted that be could not go with them to
the place from where they started, but under
this circumstances it was impossible.
lie said he should be glad to meet any and
all OF them at any time hereafter and, as
friends. they should ever hold the first place
IN his heart. He then babe them an atfec.
tionate farewell.
Sergeant b. nj. Shurtleff then propooed
three cheers for Captain Ballard which were
given with right good will, and tiger The
m en- were then marched to the paymaster's
office and received their final pay, and
then came the pulling and hauling of
shoddy clothing house runners, and all man
ner of devio0to get the men to spend their
money,-butI am happy to say that nearly
the entire company took the special train
waiting to convey them to Decatur. Thus
happily ended our nearly one year of army
life.
Yours Truly,
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one organization for one purpose, and another
for another, that they are not in my way.
An not candidate for any position, and hence
repeat can afford to do right. l make
this announcement for the purpose OF letting
al know that my work 10 10 restore the gov
eminent, not to make combinations IN refer
ence to any futur ecandidacyfor the presldency
of the United States. I-have reached the Mt
most round. MY race 10 run 90 far as that is
concerned. My object is to perform my du-
ty, and that / will endeavor to do Let US,
theu, all JOIN in this great work of restoration,
and while We are restoring and repairing the
breaches that have been made, let rs also
unite in the work of making new states, ana
populating them with a people who are wor-
thy of the government which protects them.
And let these new state governments De
founded on principles in harmony with the
great machinery devised by our fathers. so
far as regards any aid or assistance that can
be given here in the progress and IN the con-
summation of this great work of building up
new states, as well as in the restoration OF the
formed states, you will find me willing and
cordial helper.
Gentlemen,I did not expect this demonstra
ton, but you will please accept my thanks
for the compliment you have paid me On this
occasion, and the encourageDe emit you have
given me in the discharge of my duty. All
can say in conclusion, is to assure you that
any assistance you may need from this quar-
ter, will be most cheerfully given to advance
the interests of the community you repre-
sent.
The gentlemen present were then introduo-
ed personally to the president. Gen. Barrows
submitted to the inspection of the president,
on behalf of the delegation, large number
Ct specimens of gold bearing quartz, obtain
ed in different portions of the country, which
were examined with much interest by the
president and the interview terminated.
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The Upper Mississippi anti-monopoly CON-
vention met at st. Paul on the 9Th. Lieut..
Governor Armstrong, of Minnesota, presided.
Resolutions were adopted for the appoint
ment of a committee to confer with persons
desirous of starting rival lines of steamers !;
in favor of building Lake Superior railroad;
providing for memorializing congress for the
improvement of the Mississippi river; and
appointing a committee to endeavor to secure
the passage by the Wisconsin legislature of
bill compelling railroads to receive freights
from all boats alike, and fixing the maximum
price for carrying wheat from the river to
the lake at twelve cents.
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Address Of President Pierce at the Demo-
cratic State Convention.
NEW YoRK, Feb'y Sat the New Hamp.
shire democratic state convention yesterday,
Elk President Pierce. made brief address, in
which he said:
sour country has passed through serious
perils, but / hope that We are now emerging
from the thick darkness which ct one time
brooded over it. The present time calls for
| the calm, dispassionate and patriotic exer-
tions of all good men in the work of restora-
ton of . community Of interests, frsteRnal
freezing and an equality of rights among all
the states. think can discern CLEANS of
light.
1.-THE annual message of President johnson
was admirable; and, in my judgement, his SUBJ
sequent steps looking to restoration have been
guided by wisdom, patriotism and craftsmanship.
| am pleased to greet as co-workers in a noble
cause men who desire the immediate restoration
of the southern states to their civil rights, and
| who join efforts in saving whatever may be saved
! by the prosperity of our common country. I'm
der any circumstances it would be abject to des-
| pair of the republic"
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ILLINOIS CITY, Feb'y 9th, 1866.
Mr.. EDIToR.-The people of this city are
they they broke forth in mass, and called up
on the pastor of the methodist church, Rev.
Geo. W. Martin and left great many good
things The young ladies remsm bsred the
minister's wife, in small token of love. and
the young men not willing to be out-done
made a charge headed by Mr. Oscar T. Moore
who presented their pastor a memento of
their regards done up in paper. The day
and evening was spent in social greeting and
ut very interesting hour they parted leaving
behind as a remem brancs from old and young
SOB. May their shadows never grow less, as
they receive the sincere gratitude of the re-
cipients. WILEY.
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Visitors at the White House.

WASHINGTON, Feb'y S,-The president to-
day received large number of senators and
members, with whom he conversed freely on
public matters, substantially indorsing his
views stated yesterday, but at the same time
adding that he had no intimation whatever of
the visit of the colored delegation, and was
therefore not fully prepared to reply. He
reiterated in conversation what he stated to
the Montana delegation-that he was not a
candidate for reelection.
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SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

The monument committee is composed of
j. = Wynkoop, of Cordovs.
n Becher, of Port Byron.
S W Wheeiock, of Moline.
II Kimball. Ben Harper and c B Knox, of
Rock Island
S s Forster, of Bowling.
j W Lloyd, of Edgington.
and other citizens who are disposed to as.
sist in the erection Of q suitable monumen
TO the fallen soldiers Of our county are re-
quested to meet at the Office of the county
clerk In the court house on the 22d of Feb'y
at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
n BELCHER,
Chairman of Com mittee
Port Byron, Feb'y 8th, 1866.
Moline Republican please COPY.
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Pictures f! Pictures !!
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L.
IL Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island. Price from S20o to $3.50.
Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island
well situated Tor gardening and residences
Terms half cash and balance on time
20 Acres known as the Gushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city of
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
dences, Gardening, Fruit raising-hasa good spring
&c, and is about half mile from the " Rock
River Water Power" Price, per acre, $40, halt
cash and the balance on time.
Also number OF lots Davenport, Iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply TO GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
mch27dwtf. at Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

SoLDIERs.-Soldiers who have served in the
armies of the Union, children, mothers, every
body that has got bad cold, Group, whooping
cough. or is troubled with any lung or throat
complaints, we advise you to use Goes cough
balsam, the cheapest aud best cough preparation
in the world.
And when you have the dyspepsia, Or are
troubled with constipation-the great cause of
ill health-or any trouble of the stomach or
bowels, use Goes dyspepsia cure immedi: tely.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

The Hartford Comm Times says, that Score
tary Stanton is to be required to resign by the
president, at the demand of General Grant and
that Secretaries Harlan and Dennson will fol-
low; in fact, that the ''old Jackson is fully
aroused in the president, and he is ''gong to
snow these men whether they can beat him or
not
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Illinois Regiments Still in the Service.

ILLINOIS Regiments still in the Service.
From the Springfield Journal Feb,y 3.
AS a matter of public interest, we give the
number OF illinois regiments now in the ser
vice of the United States, and the places
where located at the present time. The fol-
lowing is the list:
The oth regiment of infantry is now ut AL
exandria, La; the 2Sth regiment az Browns
vile, Tex; the 9th regiment at Columbus,
Tex; 38tb regiment at Camp STANLEY. Tex
43d regiment at Little Rock, Ark: 5Sth reg.
lment at Montgomery, Ala; cd regiment at
Fort Gibson, Ark; and the 18th cavalry at
Houston, Tex. OF this mum Der the 3Sth Add
and 5oth regiments of infantry have been or
dared mustered out. The war department
issued an order, some time since, for the mus
ter out of the 9Th regiment of infantry. hut
we understand the order has been revoked
for what reason we have not learned. The
gallant 58th regiment of Illinois veteran vol,
unteers, which has done efficient service dur.
ing the war for the suppression of the rebel
lion was expected to leave Montgomery. Ala
on the LIST met for home. No dispatches in
relation to the movements of 5Sth regiment
have been received at the adiutant generals
office in this city. All that lie known in rela-
tion to the matter ia from Montgomery Gala.
papers. 1s is confidently expected, by those
who are best informed upon the subject. that
all of the Illinois regiments now in service
will be mustered CUB by the first of March
next. ass
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10
STEAM BAKERY FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale. at a bargain the new
Il steam bakery in Rock Island, as /, lows
One full lot so by 100 feet two story brick bak-
cry with all the machinery ready for work-a
steam engine, boiler, shaftlng, and all the machin-
cry necessary for rapid and first class work. There
is also good stable on The lot. and two good
welIs,-one splendid artesian WELL
The property will be sold at great bargain,
apple alton is made soon.
The engine, boiler, bakery machinery, &C.,
SC, will be sold separately if desired.
For further particulars, enquire of the under
signed. JACOB KElSER.
Rock Island, Nov. 10, dwif.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

The president, In answer to the inquiry of con.
gress, sent message to the house, on the 9th
inst, accompanied by letters from the secretary
of war and attorney general, stating that it would
be prejudcial to the public interests to make
public, at this time, the evidence against JEFF
Davis.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

By a general order of the war department,
bearing date FEBRUARY 2, 1866, the sentence of
Major john Murphy, late of the 5sth Illinois, who
was cashiered from the service, has been modi-
fed so as to remove his disability to re-appont-
ment.
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Yours Truly,

We regret that this letter was so long de-
lsyed in the mails,-but-be better late than
never.-ED. ARGUS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

young oman, as Josh Billings would say,
of II summers duration, beat a school teacher
out OF his school-room with stove leg last week,
near Nation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10
Rustic Window Shades,
DISSOLUTION.

THE firm of Ross 4 Foster is this day die
solved. by mutual agreement, Mr. Ross De-
coming sole proprietor and continuing the bus-
ness at the old stand. All debts due the late
firm must be paid to him, and he will pay ali
debts owiag by the firm.
JOB ROSS,
GEORGE FOSTER.
Rock IAland, Jan,y 81, 1866, dw3w.
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TREMBLING In THEIR BOOTS.


1t is stated that letters from influential
conservatives in the New England states are
pouring into Washington, urging their sena'
tors and representatives TO avoid rupture
with the executive, and to abide, as faf ~
possible, by the policy he has seen nj 20
mark out for the restoration of the Union
We fear it is too late for them to listen to the
voice of reason and common sense.
The Washington correspondent of the DE
troit Free Press says:
A distinguished republican ex-member OF
congress, from Indiana, is now In the city,
and represents the feeling of that state to be
very bitter at the conduct of the dominant
party in both houses, in keeping out the rep
tempting to force negro suffrage on the Dis
trict of Columbia.
He predicts the complete overthrsw OF the
radicals at the fall elections in the west.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

fooiCupid! When he brings his beau to bear
agalhss s:see pretty darling he finds his arrows
even al III bQuiver.-Boston Post
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

The lawyers motto-be brief. The doc
tors motto-be patient. The potter's motto
beware. The sype-setter's motto-be compos-
ed. re - e.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

y White water-iilies are like beautiful thoughts
rorled ON the swells of pure bosom.
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WINDOW SHADE
Manufactory'

THE subscriber has established, In Rock
l. Island, adjoining Buford's Foundry, manu.
factory OF
Rustic Window Shades,
Shades are manufactured to order OF any si1e'
shape or color, and are the most durable, CONVEX
ient and economical curtains in use.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
H. H. ANDERSEN.
Rock Island, Oct: %, DIV.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-10

Locking scolding woman in q room is
generally the only way to shut her up.
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Has returned and taken Room No. Sc at the Island
City Hotel, for a short time only, for the treat
ment Of all Affections OF the Feet, such as Corns,
Bunions, Callosities, Club ard Ingrowing toe
nails, Enlarged and Diseased Joints, ChllblaIns
and Frozen Feet, &c
instantaneous and efIcatouB cures without pam
or bleeding. After the operation the boot or shoe
can be worn Immediately, without the least IN
convenience to the patient.
Read the following testimonial from some o:
the most prominent physicians and citizens Oh
Davenport:
Hav ng had practical proof of the ability oil W.
Saunders to eradicate the various Affections OF ths
feet, take great pleasure in introducing him
and his mode of treatment TO those suffering IRON
Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Chilblslns or
Frozen Feet. The doctor bears testimonials from
many of the first medical men of this country, He
is very scientific and skillful operator, worthy
the confidence of all who may require his service
es.
T.. s BARROWS NJ. d. J. J. Johnson, M d.
JOHN NJ. ALDER, u D. r. LOURY.
p. II. WORLEY, NJ D. p. ID. CONE.
T.BENEZER COOK. II. Il. SMITH
J, McCOURTNEY, MI J. MCCULLOUGH
r. J. SAUNDERS, NJ D.. Z. NJ. GREENE.
Okce hours from a. m, 20 D. m.
isn2idtf.
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To the Rock Island Argus.

Port Byron, Feb'y 8th, 1866.
Moline Republican please copy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-07-23
Tbad. Stevens's Last Move.

The latest move Of Mr.. THAD. STEVENS
TO empower the President of the Senate
pro ten. and the Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives to assemble Congress
when they shall tn ink ct, was another OF
the violent schemes by which the extreme
Radicals have been endeavoring to place
themselves independent of all form and
authority, that they may retain power in
spite of the popular will Of the nation
His resolution ran thus:
"ReSolred (the Senate concurring),
That when Congress adjourns, it will ad.
journ to meet again on Saturday, the lst
day of December, except sooner sum-
moned by the presiding officers of both
Houses, which power, in case of emer-
gency, is herewith granted to them.'
Well might Mr.. Speaker CoLFAx say
that il conferred additional powers which
might prove to be of great consequence. y
The resolution plainly looks to a violent
and revolutionary condition Of things-in
short, civil war.
But even the great leader OF the Radi-
Gals cannot bring all Of his followers to the
logical conclusions of their reckless policy.
His resolution was rejected, as announced
in the telegraph message of Saturday, As
To IS.
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West Virginia.

The whole vote cast in West Virginia
upon the restriction of the right of suf.
frage to those who could take the test oath
was about thirty eight thousand. The ma
jority was only about seven thousand fol
the restriction. There were at least thir-
ty-cight thousand voters excluded from the
right tovote on this question. So that, had
the whole of the male population voted on
the question, the registry would have been
rejected by an immense majority. But
the brutal party in power had no idea of
losing their authority by any such folly as
permitting the people to vote. Possibly
when the courts decide their registry and
their test oath unconstitutional they will
be little more liberal.
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and which will amaze posterity. tits the
placing of the neutrals and incompetents-
the wrctchcs who would fight on neither
side, and who we're indeed true to neither
to control the manly, sincere, and honest
part of the community which composes-
thank God its great body. Far better
won,d Il he that the country should be kept
under the authority of the military power
Far more Just, far more agreeable 70 tue
people would be the military occupatioh
and tho dispcnsation of justice oy military
judges.
Rut we see this cannot last. In the
South. even these neutrals and non-com.
batants of the war are shocked OF the out.
RACES proposed by the Radicals-are horri-
fed at the idea Of establishing On equality
of races and, as in Tennessee, they recoil
affrighted at the atrocities they are asked
to perpetrate.
The revolution-for such 1t is-moves
steadily onward. Justice will be done, and
the villains will be punished according to
the immutable justice Of Providence,
which has in all recorded ages impressed
its law upon the human mind, reflected it
through the plans and plots of the dramatic
muse, and illustrated it in the history OF
nations.
After all, the result of the introduction
of Tennessee into Congress is no great
gain to Radicalism. The following is
statement of tho political complexion OF
the Tennessee delegation:
"In the Senate, Mr.. David 7. Patterson,
son-in-law of Andrew Johnson, may be
classed with the Conservatives. His term
expires in 1869. Mr.. J. S. Fowler, whose
term ends in 1871, is known as strong
Radical. In the House, the representatives
elected as Unionists are Nathaniel 4. lay
lor, Horace Maynard, William Is. Stokes,
S. NJ. Arnell, and Isaac X. Hawkins. Inc
Democrats are Edmund Cooper, William
B. Campbell, and John W. Leitwich."
In connection with the events alluded to
in this article, we may state that We learn
that on the goth, the day after the vote Oh
the amendment, Judge FRAZIER had caused
the two members held as prisoners in the
House by BRowNLow's satellites to be
released. He had also caused the sergeant.
alarms of the House to be arrested, VIC
conjecture, upon the accusation of false
Imprisonment and detention.
The Radicals have not yet had the last
of Tennessee. The device to enslaYc hcl
is one of those troublesome ones that re.
turn after time to plague the inventors
| n. BIT will be seen that the act ad
hitting Tennessee was not accomplished
on Saturday. The Senate is little
sgueamish, and chose to amend the pre-
amblc of the resolution. So it goes back
! IN the lIOusc
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Brownlow'S Message.

There has been most unwarrantable
liberty taken with BEowNLow'S message
announcing the passage of the constitu-
tional amendment by the Tennessee lie.
gislaturc. 1t is asserted by persons emit.
tied to credit that he sent his compliments
to the "dead dog at the White House."
but it is published as having been written
thus: my compliments TO the President
Now, this is not at all BRowSLow's style
and in sending a communication to Wash.
ington there was no reason for departing
from the style lie usually employs. The
bitter dcnunciations of the President in
the Congress, and that blackguardisn
which has been declared sacred from Gen.
sure or resentment by the course pursued
towards Mr.. Rousseau, and the laying the
resolution censuring the vituperative GRIN
NELL on the table, plainly informs BRowN-
LOW that his style is allowable-just suited
to the timcs-pithy, sententious, terse, and
happy. We cannot understand how it is
that the message was altered. 1t was an
outrage on BROwNLow to change it. The
original was fitting for the author, was in
keeping with the times, and fashionable in
Congress circles. SO let it be "My re-
spects to the Dead Dog at the White House."
1t is Just to FoRNEY to state that he was
controlled by no such hayward delicacy
as led to the alteration Of BRowNLow' s
message. BRowNLow, in his ecstacy,
distributed his kilograms freely, and could
not of course forget FoRNEY, who, in JUS
tice to his EZRA Diavolo" of Tennessee,
spread it in full, "dead dog" and oil in the
papers.