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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

The Boston poet, bookseller and publisher,
]. 7. Fields (Ticknor & Fields)is well known
for his wonderful memory and knowledge of
English literature. Il Is said that when sny
author in the neighborhood is at loss for
any particular passage, be goes at once to the
bookstore for the desired information. The
London Rscier telIs this sneodote of him:
One day. at q dinner party.s would-be wit.
thinking 20 puzzle Mr.. Fields, and make some
sport tor the company, announced prior to
MIR. Fields's arrival, that he had himself writ
ten some poetry. and intended to submit it TO
MIR. Fields as Southey's. At the proper mo
ment, therefore, after the guests were seated,
he began: Friend Fields. have been a
good deal exercised of late. trying 20 find out
in Soutbey's poems bis well known lines run
ming thus: trepeating the lines be had COM
posed) Can you tell us about what time he
wrote them 7'' Il do not remember to have
met them BEFORE" replied Mr.. Fields, t,snd
there were only two periods in Southey's
life when such lines GOULD possibly have been
written by him." "When were thoes ?" elee-
fully asksd the witty qusssieasr. ''Sons.
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YANKEE ROBINSON.
New YoRK, March 10, 1e

To the Editor OF the Chicago Republican.
SIR All places of amusement in the city
seem to be reaping harvest, notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable weather that has put a
tenn porary check upon nearly every kind OF
ether business in Gotham. BY the way,
speaking of show business, reminds me of a
sight that few of us were the other dav per
nitted 10 witness, viz: q complete collection
of animals of the rarest and most beautiful
kind that have recently arrived in this port
tor Yankee Robinson, who has show winter
ing somewhere ont west. ] en- told he in
tends to ship the animals west 10 consolidate
with bis already extensive establishment. II
such is the case, and do not doubt it. there
ia a rare treat in store for the goo1 people of
the prairie states, for 1t Ia certainly the larg
est collection of animals that Was ever in one
exhibition in America Among them is the
smallest elephsn. in the world, q perfect
pocket edition, not yet weaned. j am told
that Robinson has engaged the principal
equestrian, gympsstic, and athletic features
of three first class circuses, which, together
with the big animal show. will form a comb
nation of attractions never before witnessed
in this country, and will consequently draw
out the masses. More anon.
Yours, in haste,
MONITOR.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

What ground was there for the hubbub in
Canada over Fesnian invasion? Where was to
be found the first piece of direct evidence that a
Fenian army, large or small, was ready to march
into the bowels of the land over the border p
Where was the ammunition storeds Where the
men concentrated At what point along the
whole line of the extended frontier was q single
detachment, advanced from the main body of
pretended invaders, TO be seen or heard off 1t
Is all q monstrous sham. Confederation is no
doubt ut the bottom Of it. The lower provinces
do not show signs of moving so readily as the
home government and the upper provinces
would like TO have them, and the screws are
therefore applied in this way. grand scare is
set on foot in the Canadian cities; the militia
summoned from their beds; proclamatons
are Issued from midnight caucuses; and the dan
ger is represented to be very fearful lest the
Fenian host may come and seize the territory,
turn It over TO the United States. and finally
compel the consent of the maritime province to
being swallowed whole BY this country. IL
thus looks more like dodge" than anything
else, which everybody in Canada will most likely
Le laughing over in fortnight or three weeks
Boston Post - 49,. - -a.a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26
DEMOCRATIC GAINS IN NEW HAMP-
SHIRE.

Official returns of the late state election in
New Hampshire show that the net demo-
cratic gain on the vote for governor Is 1855.
The democrats have gained in every county
except Coos, Carroll and Cheshire, which
show republican gains of only 9, 20 and SO
respectively. The democratic gains by coun-
ties are as follows: Grafton, 10; Sullivan.
70: Bslknap, So; Straford. 81; Merrimac
1879; Hillsborough, 452 Rockingham, S94.
The total vote for governor is as follows -
Smyth, republican, 81, 1922; Sinclair. demo
cratic, 80. 44o; Smysh's majority. 1852.
But it should be born IN mind that, last
year, the soldiers in the field did not vote
for governor, but have done SO, this year, at
home. Bot they did vote last year in the
field for members of congress. Therefore to
show the real gain of the democracy in this
election, the vote should be compared with
that for members of congress. The republi.
can majority on that vote was 1858, and
their majority now 10 1900; and the real
democratic net gain is therefore full 1850.
In the house of representatives the repub
licans now have EOS members last yea,
they had 214, The democrats now have
1ls members-last year la.
This will do very well, considering tina
the influence of President Johnson's admin
istration was used to beat himself TIL.
days of such foolishness will soon be number
ed. The farce Of pretending to supper. thu
president and voting for his enemies is about
played out.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

Keep your feet dry, wear good shoes. keep
them we'll stuffed with oil, and we'll mended,
and if you are unfortunate enough to get .
cough or cole, use Goes cough baisam to cure
il. II will do it every time.
BILE, and certain to cure the worst cases oil
dyspepsia tesspoonfui day will enable
the most confirmed dyspeptic to eat any thing
he chooses without trouble. 1t is an excel.
lent remedy for any disease Of the stomach
or bowels. ,s.ss 1e
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now.
Firm rs a Rock.

NEW YoRK, March 24.-The evenings report
contains the following Washington special;
The presidents veto of the civil rights bill viii
probably be sent to congress on Monday.
The president yesterday expressed his disap-
proyal of Mr.. Stewards proposition for unver-
sal amnesty on condition of the establishment of
free suffrage.
The presidents message to Gov. Hamilton of
Texas, in which he reiterates the hope that loyal
representatives from the south win be permitted
to take their seats in the halls of congress, Ia
published. It bears date Feb. 10th, 1856.
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JOHNSON MEETING.

The supporters of Andrew johnson have
called meeting in Hampton to nominate
township officers. The call will be found 10
this paper. We hope there will be full at
tendance and ticket nominated which will
show that Hampton is determined to sustain
the president.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

The La Crosse Packet Company has
agreed to carry wheat from 81. Paul TO La
Crosse, the coming season, for four cents per
bushel. They charged twelve cents last sea-
con. Other freigbss have been reduced IN q
proportional ratio.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

THE frauds on the government, by distil
lers, are attracting considerable attention.
On Saturday, in New York, before Commits
missioner Bates, Edward Plat, inspector,
testified that he had been paid large sums of
money by Simon Dovan, for permitting the
use of government brand upon 500 barrels
Of whisky upon which duties had not been
paid.
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A MIX and water Concern.

The Chicago Journal has always been a milk
and-water concern, and never was recognized as
sound on politics 1t is SO exceedingly tender
footed, and sha ", that it never dares to march
boldly to the front and assert great principle.
1t Is a kind of fence concern, and as often blows
cold as warm. 1t matters but little what it may
say or do, as its ability to harm is exceedingly
lmised-Rock Island Union March 23d.
The Journa, might as we'll shut up shop,
now,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

The excellent preparations of DIR. Chaplin, by
the use of which he gained so great pc puiaraty
in the treatment and cure of dyspepsia, liver
complaint, constipation and palpitation OF the
heart, and all diseases arising from indigestion,
and torpid liver, was none other than what is
now put up under the name of Red Jaekst Sfona-
dch Bitfers fs- - 80
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

where" said Mr.. Fields, about that early Pc
riod of his existence when hs was having the
nsaslss and cutting his first teeth; or near
the close Of his life, when his brain had set.
tened. aed b bad fallsn into idioey. The
tie expression clearly betrays the idiosic
one" The Questioner SMILED family, bus
the company roared.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

In the United States Court, in session at
Keckuk, the SUIT against LeGrand Byingtcn,
OF Iowa City, for a violation of the revenue
law. in refusing to afix stamps to various
deeds and bonds, Judgment went by default
Byingtou making no defense. Fines, amount.
ing to 81. soGand costs. In all about Sl,700
was assessed against him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

The anticipated veto of the civil rights
bill, by the president, will, it is said, be
based upon the ground that it would subvert
state laws and subject state officers to undue
punishment. which is the position taken
against the measure by Mr.. Bingham, of
Ohio, while it was pending in the house
CHICAGO J0urs1L
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

We cut the above from the Chicago Repub
licon of the 24sb, and express the hope that
Yankee" won tIfail to visit Rock Island with
his big show" He is an ''old settler" here
and the people all turn out when he comes.
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senator Stockton Admitted by his Own
Vote.

senator St0Ckton Aumltteu bS MS oWn
E WASHINGTON, March IS.
The senate to-day, after long debate decided
the case of Mr.. Stockton, of New Jersey. The
voting was so close that he caught his own vote
and saved his seat. He did this on the ground
that Senator Morrill, of Name, was paired Off with
Senator Wright, Of New Jersey, against him
thereby violating his pair. The utmost interest
was manifest in the senate during the vote, and
when il stood 81 to 81, the presiding officer hav
ing already staten the vote, all eyes were turned
on Ma Stockton, whose rose and voted in hi.
own favor. Among the republican senators who
voted for him were Messrs. Anthony, Cowan
Foster, Harris, Lane, of Kansas, Norton, Stewart
and TrumbulI
Another Despatch.
Finally the question was taken on the amend
ment declaring johnson ?. Stockton not elected
which was lost, by yeas l9, nays 81.
The closeness of the vote created considerable
excitement The vote was then taken OH the re
solution declaring Mr.. Stockton entitled TO
| seat. --
| Before the vote was declared, Mr.. Stockton
stated that Mr.. Morrill, had agreed to pair of
| with his colleague, Mr.. Wright, but had never
| theless voted.
| Mr. Stockton then desired the clerk to cal
/ his (Stocktop's) name, which was allowed b!
| the chair as Mr.. Stoekton's name was on the
/ roll.
| The vote was then declared BY the vice presi
| dent to be yeas %, nays 81.
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These shall bet established rates, except
in cases where there may be q contract be-
tween the parties.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
W. F. GILMORE,
W. SHEARER,
Committee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26
FOR SALE.

* GOOD BUILDING LOTS, in Geo. L.
LED Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island Price from $500 TO $3.50
Z Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road half mile from the city of Rock Island
well situated tor gardening and residences.
Terms halt cash and balance on time. t..
10 Acres known as the Cushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city Of
Rock Island and 10 beautifully situated for resi-.
denees Gard ning, Fruit raisiug-has good spring
SC, and 10 about half mile from the . Roc /
River Water Power.'' Price, per acre, $40, hal
cash and the balance time.
Also a number of lots Davenport, Iowa City
and LeCiairs, and Farming Lands in Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEo.FL. DAVENPORT.
mch21dwtf. at Davenport, Iowa.
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Thursday Evening, March 2sth

at S O'Clock, ~ nominate candidates for the toll
lowing Offices, viz:
One candidate for Township Supervisor
One candidate for Assistant SuPervsor
One candidate for Township Clerk
One candidate tor Township Assessor
One candidate for To ~nship Collector
One can6 idate for Oserseer OF Poor
One candidate for Constable
One candidate for Justice OF Peace.
Also to choose conmittee Of three from each
ward, and one At large, to be called the Democrat
ic Central Committee, and to suPercsds all other
committees now in existence.
e. G. CoNEELLy,
CHAs. ENGEL,
NOSES LERY,
N E3S Town Committee.
Rock Island, March &c, 1866.
The undersigned, city committee, heartily con-
cur in the plan of consolidating the committees,
and recommend that the same be done at the
above named meeting.
s. B. SToppARD, Chairman,
(absent from the city, lss Mare
R. B. TAYLOR, "a WARD
GEO. w. Corp, 80 ware
u 7 BrrNrrT 4th Ward
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Ip-gay's Adusrtissmsals.


II AIMING uNGAAAMEO IN THE
lOlsst Office at Rock island, State Of Illinois.
On The 18th day of March, 1855:
ofdsrsd to be advertised in the Eysniag Ayxus,,
serssably to the following section Of the Post
Once Law, as the newspaper having the largest
circulation OF any paper published in Rock
Island, ILL.,:
Sac. 8. And be it further enacted, that Lists O,
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post Office
IN any city, town or village, where newspaper
shall be printed shall hereafter be published once
only in the Newspaper which, being issued weekly
or oitener shall have the largest circulation with
in the range of delivery of said office, to be deci
dsd by the postmaster at such ofice.-La,rs Of tn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

Aid. Sweeney moved to amend by striking
out S., and inserting 50, for dray and wagon
Licenses. Amendment adopted.
Aid J. r. Huber moved to adopt the re-
port as amended. Motion earned.
Sundry bills were presented end referred
to finance committee.
The finance committee submitted the fol-
lowing report:
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
of the City of Rock Island Gentlemen-Your
committee having examined the statement
furnished by the citv clerk respecting the
present floating Indebtedness OF the city,
would respectfully report.
It appears from said statement that there
"'s and uunsid 1864 80
Rr;aca hnnd counoua. 500 90
and that there will be due, on the
18th of March, inst, orders
Amounting to 3,423 81
on the Sd of April next. 5000 90
80 28th of May, 1000 00
I" 5th of July, s l,0Oo %
" 2Ssh of March, 1867, 3.423 81
Total S21, 9S1 "a
To meet these demands as they become
due or whenever they may be presented. no
other way presents itself to your committee
but to borrow whatever funds may be neces-
sary together with what money may be paid
into the treasury and we believe that the
credit of the city demands that immediate
, steps be taken to raise whatever amount may
be necessary to meet our liabilities as they
become dre. Therefore for that purpose we
would respectfully recommend the adoption
| of the following:
RESOLVED, That the mayor, together with your
committee, be, and they are hereby authorized 20
| h0rrow from me IN m or ms III
money az they may find necessary to meet the
| above Liabilities as they becnme due are pre-
| scented for payment, and they are hereby au;her-
| feresf not to exceed ten per cent. per annum.
ALI of which is respectfully submitted
| W. Z. SWEENEY,
| sae PETER BoeUr,
| ts COMMITTEES.
| Rock Island, March Is, 1866.
| William Kale, chief engineer, appeared
and asked the CITY council to procure an
alarm bell for tbs Rescue Engine Company.
| Aid. Shearer moved to refer the same 10
the committee on Fire and Water.
| Adopted.
/ The bonds of the following officers were
presented: City clerk, collector, weigh mas
ter, and wharf master. and On motion of o.
j. Dimick the same were approved.
Aid. O. j. Dimick moved that the city
/ council proceed TO elect four membsrs of the
i board of health. Adopted. The folio wing
persons were then declared duly elecfed for
the snsaing ysax: james W. Bracket, A.
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j. Grover, Samuel G. Plummer and Elton G.
Cropper.
AID. Shsarer moved that the city council 60
inse "a election Of ward supervisors. Adopted.
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LESSONS In MUSIC

On strict principles ofHarmony and feeanieA'
BIZ IN. HA l. b Il G.
Pupil ofthe Royal ConservatOrum at Bonn.
Enquire at yohnson's American -=gss e.-
nos26dwt zs--srg l5s 70
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Aid. Sweeney moved that rule No. ls be so
amended as to make the number of the commit
tee on streets and alleys four instead oftwo.
Yeas.--Ald Bogue, L. d. Dimick, Cd. Dimick,
Gilmore, l. Huber, j. r. Huber, Shearer and
Sweeney.
Nays none.
Aid o. j. Dimick and l. Huber were added to
the committee on streets and alleys.
Aid. Sweeney moved that the ordinance in re-
laton to licenses and rates of hauling for wagons
and drays be go amended as to correspond with
the report of the committee just approved
Adopted. a-&
Aid. Sweeney moved that the Rock Island,
DUBUQUE and Keokuk Packets be allowed to
land within the limits of the city for the sum OF
three dollars each per week. Adopted
Adjourned until next regular meeting.
CHARLES E. DoDGE, City Clerk.
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CrrY CoUNcrL.-ADyoURsD M.srINa March
23d. l866.-Prssent his honor the mayor, Al
dsrmen Bogus, L. D. Dimick, o. J. Dimick,
GILMORE, I. Huber, ]. R. Habsr. Shsarsr and
s1 ~ minus. Il III. l.ss a...i.k ~. read
aAd approved.
A pssisioa from Gso. wssnsr and l7 9th
ere was reed pfeying the eity eouncil to Re-
duce the saloon hcense 70 $780,
Aid. o. J. Dimick moved that the petition
be received and placed on Gle. Adopted.
A petition from j. NJ. Norris, 8. 8. Guyer.
Geo. A. Bittenbanner and others asking the
city council to cause Cherry street to be ex-
tended and opened south TO the township
On motion of Aid. Sweeney it was referred
10 the committee on streets and allsys.
A petition from Quincy Mcneil was read
asking the city council to refund him and
others certain money paid by then for ex-
penses incurred in opening an alley through
block 8, in the Chicago or lower addition.
Aid. OIL Dimick moved TO lay it on the
table. Adopted.
A petition from citizens of the 4th ward
| was read asking the city council to appoint
| VIM. Atkinson supervisor,
/ Aid. Sweeney moved that the petition be
received and placed on file. Adopted. :.
| The committee to whom was referred the
fixing of the salaries of city officers submit
| ted the following report:
To the honorable mayor and city council OF the
4 CITY of Rock Island, GENTLEnEN-four commit
tee to whom was referred the fixing of the salaries
| OF city officers for the ensuing year,woud respect
| fully submit the following repor, and recommend
it's adoption: 49, =,
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DEMOCRATIC TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.


TIE democrats Of Rock Island tewnshiP, ana
all who approve of the veto message OF ffeslaen'
johnson who endorse the principles OF govern
meut enunciated in his annual message ana mis-
22d of February speech who are in favor OF the
immediate admission of the qualified members o.
congress from the south who condemn the ac-
tion of congress in attempting to enforce taxa.oa
without re presentation and who are determined
to sustain President Johnson in his patriotic o.
forte to MAINTAIN the Union, under tho const,u
ton, are requested to meet in the Court House
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26
DISSOLUTION.
AsNocK. RolEaT IA
WARNOCK L. RALSTON.

Successors to Wsrnoek s. Kelly.1
Al of Soap and Can
Hl dies, and Lard Oil, Rock Island, Ill. Cssl
paid for Tallow and Grease
mchsdw1m.
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s,larv of CITY Clark $500 90
Treasurer 100 90
90 {. Marshal 400 90
6. SO Assessor 200 90
&c &c Collector 800 90
Weigh Master $40 per month.
Wharf Master 10 per cent. on re-
ceipts.
i" of Bridge Tender $45 per month.
60 of Ward Supervisor 20 per cent. on road tax
collected, and % per day while supsrintend-
Of Policemen 81 so per day.
of Chief of Fire Department $50 90
ALI of which 10 respectfully admitted.
W W: s s. s,.ns.r' Committee
Rock Island, March 23d, 1866.
Aid Sweeney moved to amend by allowing
the marshal $40 instead of $500. Motion
lost.
Aid Bogue moved to amend by allowing
the chief engineer of the fire depart SIS in
stead of $50. Motion lost. as.
On motion of Aid. o. j. Dimick the report
was adopted.
The committee to whom was referred the
licenses other than saloon Licenses, also the
fixing of the rates for hauling of wagons,
carts and draws submitted the following re-
port:
To the honorable mayor and city council of the
CITY of Rock Island, GENTLEHEN-Your commit
tee to whom was referred the establishing of the
rate of licenses other than saloon licenses and al
so the fixing of rates for the hauling by wagons,
carts and drays, would submit the following as
thar renorf nd reccmmepd adoption: =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

Iourthly-Any goods sold that do
not prove to be as good in every
respect as represented Off in good or
der can be returned, and the money
will be refunded.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26
BUILDING ROCK.

I HAVE quantity of rock for sale. nea
i nv boiler shop, corner of Illinois street ant
Broadway SAMUEL greenwich.
mchi5dim.
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Fsrstly-I want to make Ettl.
money

4Secoaad2y-I expect TO keep at sill
times a Full Stock of everything in
my line of ENTHUSIASTICALLY of the
very best makes of Staples. In Fancy
Goods the Stock will be as attractive
as can be found west of Chicago.
-aa-re'- .-.-u
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third2y-All goods will be marked
with great care at the lowest selling
price, from which there will be no
deviation, except to wholesale trade
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

/. Fstttly-I intend to sell more goods
and better goods than can be had foF
the same money at any store IN TIE
Mississippi Valley
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-03-26

Siathly and Lostly-I rely solely
upon Good Goods, Low Prices and
Fair Dealing to bring me a very large
patronage.
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LECTURE ON POIsONs.

The following extract is from lecture by
DR.. Girdwood, on poisons. 1t contains sug
gestions which every community should
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-11-10
Corner Monroe,

We have been engaged the Hardware business in Mem
phis twenty and have the pleasure Of in
forming many old friends and public generally that
receiving very extensive stock cf Hardware.
kept before the and enabled offer
great Country Merchants Planters and 9th
may be wanting anything in line. Oar
n part Of the following;