davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
PROsPECTIVE REBELLION.

The Moline Republican has the astounding
effronssry to suggest that it has claim to
portion of the public printing aud advertising
of the county officers. 1t says:
while the present county officers give the
job printing to an outsider. lone who don't
own type, and never did, who farms out
the county printing to the Davenport Offices,
Chicago, or wherever else he can get 1t done
chespest,) we shall not feel under many obi
cations to them-not muchly. 1t is a motor
lous fact that almost all the county printing
IN which there was any profit, for the last
few years, has been done by democratic prin-
tiers, through an outside brokerage. If the
individuals holding the county Offices can
stand this, in view of the hereafter" We
can. When they want any boosting" we
shall, with the coolest pleasure. leave the
broker to do it for them. Well see what
sort of Job he'l make of elecsing the SCALA.
wags who have 'fsttensd' him from the pub
lie printing. Wen see how high he can
hist them
This Is most astonishing claim for a Mo-
line newspaper to set up. Doesn't the Re
publican know that all Moline is good for is
to elect county officers? Doesn't that paper
know that if it wasn't tor Moline radicals
the county would be democratic? Don't the
court house clique people know that they can
use the Moline radicals Just as they please !?
These court house people are smart. They
know where they can find tools to do their
work. They know that they only have TO go
to Moline and boiler niger fsw times, and
curse the democrats. and Moline will turn in
and giveathem 400 to 500 majority. They
know exactly how to use these Moline radi.
Gals TO accomplish their ends. They want
votes-snd they go to Moline and get them
But Moline people must b very green to
suppose they are going to recognise them as
of any other account. except to do their vot-
ing. What Divide the patronage of the
county between the two republican papers
Why the thing is absurd. The Republican
must have been dreaming. The thing is not
to be thought of, for a moment-not for a
moment, sir. Worship the bigger and-vote
for the clique, is all they want Moline to do
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
GrOans of the Dying.

Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, was
lately asked if be had ever seen dead duck
to which he replied, Occasionally" The
celebrated d. ID. is aquacking loudly in bis
Philadelphia Press at the gratifying fact that
the executive axe is making victims of not g
few OF his radical friends. 1t has descended
TO some purpose already, in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey. Tho collector of internal
revenue IN fh,adslphia, and the postmasters
OF Harrisburg and Pittsburgh have been de.
capitated, and dispatch to the Press states
that the possmasters of Camden T,anton and
Newark will soon be invited to v.cnta 49,
Offices; while there are many osba.'s.,,orlad
men, who "will soon be requested - ,I 80
their respective necks upon the Official a pnoo
t;na.n We hope that useful iustrumsp, VII,
ha liant busy until it has disposed of all ,ha
.ra;tors and disunionists who are abusing thu
; ;e of their Offices. The Press informs
=. .,,st the removal of Mr.. Won Bonhurss,
ia,s postmaster of Pittsburgh, was made
n ,a'u the head and without the knowledge O
e .Ss n s general The FIRST he and hi
s. knew of it was the reception o.
assn of thanks from some Of the eoppsrhead
~ 11 P;ttsburgh to the president and post mses
~ general for the appointment OF All' "Au'
H.mnton .n-s&. Louis Rep.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
ATTORNEY GENERAL,

We very much hope that President John
Son will dispense with the services of the
present attorney general and appoint Hon
q. II. Browning, of this state, in his place
Mr.. Browning would be an honor to the posi-
ton and his great legal attachments would
be servieable to the nation. AS lawyer
scholar and accomplished gentleman he ha,
few equals in the country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
why he Loves his Coantry.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York World, in noticing the remark of Sena.
tor CLARK, of New Hampshire that he loves
his country" says:
"And why should not Clark love my country,
when my country not only pays him his salary
as a senator, with such pickngs as mileage, sta
tionery, Thanking, public documents, seeds from
the agricultural bureau, and pots OF plants by the
boxful from the National Botanic Garden, but
my country goes far towards supporting all the
other members of Clarks family. Clark's son O
youth of eighteen, Is d0orkeeper of the reporters
gallery in the senate, and for that nominal ser
vice Clark's boy receives 800 month"; round
$1,000 for the year-for supposed services in ses-
sion time, and Tor services when he is ut school
in New Hampshire Clark's nephew, another
yonth CT tender years, is clerk of the committee
on claims of which Clark is chairman at a salary
of 81 500 per year. How many more salaried
Clarks there are in and around the senate cham
ber and congl ess, the congressional directory
does not state but If there is any family in
creation. or even in New England, that have
more reason to love my country than the Clark
family, the Clark family would do well TO resign
a few of their patriotic places and positions, and
devote their attention to general search for
rebels in the SOUTH for tho benefit of the re.
construction committee of fifteen"
The New Hampshire P1triot adds the fol-
lowing
In addition to the saaried CIarIs named by
the correspondent, Dams brother is postmaster
at Manchester, and if he has any other relatives
or dependents, they are probably drawing liberal
salaries from ''my country" Here we have the
source of the water that carries the MILL 81
love my country" because she pays me literally
for my love. This is the sum and substance OF
Clark's patriotism. He would love Patagonia or
Honduras for like consideration.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE of the powers and trusts con.
ID tanned in a deed CT trsst made by William
Bailey, NEW deceased,) Mary J. Bailey his wife,
James Boyle and Eliza {. Boyle TO the undersign-
ed, dated November l4th, A. d. 1889, and record
ed the Records of Rock Island County, State
of Illinois in volume s.J'' of Mortgages on page
4So, default having been made In payment of the
notes therein specified, shall, on the 18th day
of May next at the hour OF / O'Clock, A. M, at
the north door of the Cour: House, in the City of
Rock Island, State of Illinois, sell at public ven
due, for cash, to the highest bidder, TO pay said
notes, the real estate in said deed described aud
known Lot number three (3), in block o in
Island, Illinois, together with all the buildings and
Improvements thereon. The sale will be absolute
and without redemption.
PHILEMON L. MITCHELL.
Trustee.
Rock Island, Illinois, April Sd, A. d. 1866.
Osborn Curtis, Attys for Trustee.
apl4dtd
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

A report is current that the Mexican min
American capitalists nearly the entire pc.
ninsula of Lower California, ipr colonization
purposes. and to secure the development Of
the mineral wealth Of that region. me SUN
reported to have 5sen advanced is upwards
Of 81, 600, 900.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

The committee on reconstruction should
feel small. 1t should feel cheap. 1t should feel
as if is had worked all winter and part Of the
spring to accomplish positive damage to
the country and the republican party. If
there had been doubt before it reported that
the party was fast going to pieces, that doubt
is now removed. n'he amendments proposed
by the central directory" has not received q
single word of honest, hearty commendstion
from any newspaper in the country. The
New York Times denounces it. The New
York 2rabunesays it is exactly the opposite
from what It should be. The Tribune want
ed q generoi amnesty and universal suffrage.
The amendment proposes a general punish
meut of the southern people and disfranchise-
nent of the freedmen The poor old morn
ing abolition newspaper concern of this city
accepts the amendment a sick man accepts
dose of nanseous medicine. The president
spuras the amendment, and so do Secretaries
Seward, Welles, McCulloch and Stanton
The conservative republican press cell the
amendment hard names. The abolition news
papers are disguised with it. though they
dar~ not openly abuse it. All this is bad
enough, but the unkIndest cut of all is, that
prominent radicals who were members of the
committee are preparing for an onslaught up
on the amendment in congress-. Our Wash
incton dispatches OF yesterday said: "Mr
Bingham. of Ohio, will tackle the reconstruc-
ton committee's report the first thing next
Tuesday morning" Mr.. Boutwell,, OF Mass
achusetts, has given notice that he shall
move to amend the committees report. Has
the thing any friends p Chicago Times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
THE PRESIDENT AHEAD. :

During the late trip of the steamer Last
onance' from Little Rock to st. Louis, it was
proposed to test the sense Of che passengers
as to the public questions that divide con-
gress and the presidents in policy. A poll
was regularly opened, the name of each pas.
senger was recorded, and the result found to
De as follows: For the president, So; for
congress, 2.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

The proposition for a nationl convention,
for permanent settlement OF the many diff
cultiss and issues arising out of tbs late
rebellion, meets with hearty approva
among the leading men of the nation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

In the house, On Saturday, during the de-
bats Of the presidents msAsass. Ebsn @. In.
gsrsoll, of this state. amused himself for two
houq villifying President johnson, to the
great disgust Of the members of that body
even the extreme radicals denounc,ng it a.
uncalled.for and c6wardly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

The president, On Saturday, signed the
joint resolution rendering the thanks of the
nation to the officers, soldiers and sailors of
the Union army and navy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

An election was held in Edwardsville, Ill.
on Thursday last, to fill vacancy in the of
fee of police magistrate The democrats car
ried the day, electing their candidate, Terry
by an easy majority over Lusk. radical.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

The petition presented in the senate by
Mr.. Sumner a few days ago, praying for the
expulsion of Senator Davis, OF Kentucky was
signed by exactly thirty five inhabitants of q
village in New York. called Cold Brook
place We meyer heard of before.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
NOTICE.

OFFICE CHICAGO & Rock ISLAND r. r. Co.
New York, April goth, 1866
The Annual Meeting of the ckholders of
this Hpany for the election of thirteen Directors
for the ensuing year will be held at the Office of
the company, in the city of Chicago, state of ILL.,
nois, on Friday, the Sth day of June merit.
The polls win be opened at IL O'Clock A. M,
and closed at IL O'Clock NJ.
C. w. DURANT, Pres't
francis H. Tows, Sec'y.
apl24dtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

Ex-senator VIM. M. Gwin, of California,
at one time confederate envoy to France. bat
lately in the employ of the Emperor Maxi.
MILAN. has been released on his parole from
Confinement IN Fort Jackeon. Several prom
inens republican senators signed the appliea
ton for his release
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

LIST OF LETTERS

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE
N Post Office Il Rock Island, State of Illinois,
On the 7th day Of May, 1856:
Ordered 70 be advertised in the "Euening Argus''
agreeably to the following section of the Pos,
Once Law, as the newspaper having the larges,
circulation of any paper published in Rock
Island, ILL.,:
SIC. g. And be it further enacted, that Lists Of
Letters remaining uncalled for in any post Office
in any city, town or village, where newspape,
shall be printed shall hereafter be published once
only in the Newspaper which, being issued weekly
or oftener shall have the largest circulation with
in the range of delivery of said Office, be deci
ded by the postmaster at such office.-Lars of tn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
BIRD CAGES

A carefully selected stock Of music and musical
instruments, Vioins, Accordeons, Flutinas, SC. {;
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 who mi y
favor them with call, and they take this method
OF cordially invitng one and all to come ahd ex-
anime the goods for themselves, hoping and be-
lieving they will find that they will compare favor
ably to quality and price with the like good,
kept in any book store in the northwest.
apr10d3m. III. c. BLACKBURN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

He is truly stump speaker who, when
speaking, exhibits a mouthfu of stumps.-
If ycu would keep your dental fixtures in
perfect talking order, use the fragrant Sozo-
don't daily; the receipt is simple but sure.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

We learn from the Des Moines papers that
petition is being circulated among the col.
ored people of that place, asking the city to
ms ke provisions for the separate education of
oo,ovad children. This, we think, is down
right impertinence. It is unbeatable II il
in the very teeth of the provisions OF tn.
civil rights bill. Only think Of the "coioreo
people, setting up schools for the'r c"'soren
fro,n which those Of "the poor white trash
are to be excluded. In the name OF sumner
Wilson and Thad. Stevens, we proves
| against it. II is rank injustice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
N INV BOOK STORE.

THE undersigned would respectfully IAN.
nounce to the citizens of Rock Island and
the public generally that he has opened New,
Book Store on Illinois ST., first door eas: of Mr.
Edwin M. Smyth's, in the city of Rock Islandf
where he win have on hand full assortment o
all articles usually kept in such an establishment
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
LOST OR STOLEN,

4 DARK SORREL MARE, very heavy
n with foal, about years old, stands Is hands
high, very little name on her, had a long rope
around her neck. Whoever will return her to n
G. spencer's livery stable or to the unde rsignet
will receive SO reward.
ABRAHAM BREWER.
maySdlt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

THE LUMBER REGIoNs.-From Mr.. M. ID.
Stanohfeld, of this city. who has just return
from business trip to Wisconsin, we learn
several facts in regard 30 that region which
may be of interest to the lumber merchants
of this section. On Black river, forty mill
ion feet OF logs have been cut, and are now
being RATED, and may be expected down in q
short time Along the Wisconsin river, an
immense amout of property aud many lives
have been lost by the recent great flood farms
being inundated, and houses and families be-
ing foated off. The water at the delis or
rapids, has been two feet higher than has
ever been known before. Thousands of logs,
and large amount of lumber has been car
ried away by the tide. Millions of feet of
logs are now above the dells, ready to be
fioated to market. but nothing can be dore
until the water falls. He describes the dells
as being. at present, very sublime sight to
witness. On the Chippeway river, much
loss has resulted. The boom of the Chippe-
way falls gave way, causing much destruc
ton of property. On this river alone, over
twenty millions of feet of logs were lost. %
the Yellow river, dams, piers, and booms
have been swept away, and about three mil
lion feet of logs. Notwithstanding these dis
couragements, the lumber trade promises to
open with it's usual life, within few weeks.
-Dav. Dem.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
STOVES.
ICE /! ICE! |!
FINE Residence FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale HE fine resi-
dence, situated on the corner of Orleans and
Beaver streets. The lot is so by so feet, with
excellent sidewalks, nearly new, plenty of shade
tress, and a clean, dry alley.
The house is 4 large, two story brick completely
finished, and one of the most convenien, and
comfortable houses to be found. 1t has IL large
rooms, besides plenty of closets, cupboards, pan
try &c. &C, TIN roof; window shutters 9 plenty
of p, azza room; perfectly dry cellar which never
freezes; a good cistern and never failing well of
the purest water to be found anywhere. There is
a good stable, room enough for siI horses; good
sheds coal house, hen house and yard, and all
necessary outbuildngs. The garden is one of The
finest and warmest in town, berg protected on the
north and west, and having good supply of choice
grapes, and all kinds of large and small fruits. 1t
in one of the most desirable localities in town.
Terms made satisfactory, and possession given
as soon as sold.
JOS. b. DANFORTH
Rock Island, April 2, 1866, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
Wall Paper,

and Bordering, consisting of Satins, White, Grey,
Brown and Buff Blanks, Grounds, &C., rich and
beautiful patterns of Window Shades, Curtain
Fixtures, Cord, Tassels. SC, sc. beautiful
LII
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
Something New
UPHOLSTERY ESTABLISHMENT

The undersigned begs leave to inform the pull
lie that he has just opened an
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

;......t.>,, WILL INCREASE
II ,ou Advertise in your County Pape,
FOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
:fyou Advertise in your County Paper
-0UR BuSJUESS WILL INCREASE
II you Advertise In your County Papee
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

~ To obtain any of these letters, the applI
cant must call for Adpertised Letters, give the
date of this list, andsPay one cent for advertIs
| ing.
Es- If not called for within one month, they
| will he sent the dead letter Office.
| ]. b. AAWLEY, p. Nj.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08

Standard and miscellaneous works BY the most
popular authors, and indeed a full assortnent OF
the popular Literature of the day. Also
SCHOOL BOOKS.
He hopes to be able to supply all who may call
with the daily and weekly papers, monthly peri
odicals, sc. A full and complete
STOCK OF STATIONERY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-08
PROPOSALS INVITED.
HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE.

I OFFER for sale. three houses and lots,
] situated ON Rock River street. above Broad-
way They in good condition. with clear
ssfs- -sa vim be .sad .. ----"a- " M Sell
Rock leland, Feb'y II. dwtf
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-09

cauhoBary means. Mr.. McCulloch, rather than
take the responsibility of throwing away the
Southern branch Of the revenue assumed the
alternative responsibility Of modifying the oath.
This test oath, whatever may have been said in
its justification during the Rebellion. is found,
now that we are in possession Of the South, to
involve the practical absurdity Of relieving the
South from taxation as means of Furnishing II
for its past disloyalty.
But the officers thus appointed by Mr.. MoCul-
loch cannot be legally paid by him without
change of the existing law. A convention of
the Southern and assessors collectors was held,
few days slice, at Atlanta, which resulted in
sending to Washington q committee to solicit
from Congress such q modification of the law as
would permit them to be paid, and to continue
the discharge OF their duties. Some actien must
be had, or Congress will abandon the revenue.
The only alternative TO the repeal Of the test
oath is an increase of salaries to such
point that Northern men can afford to take
the Southern collectorships and asses.
serships; q change which would be every
way lnexpedient. Not only would they want
local knowledge necessary TO an intelligent dis
charge OF their duties, but the repugnanee OF the
inhabitants to such intrusion would render their
duties difficult and irksome, and would require
an addition to the military force OF the South TO
support them. The best way out of the difficulty
is 10 repeal the test oath, and to substitute
therefor the oath to support the Constitution.
II revenge for past disloyalty is to be the perma-
nent policy OF the Government, the South will
never be reconciled, and we shall have an ex-
pensive Government by force instead OF the
cheap Government by consent which accords
with our republican system.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-09
The Test Oath.

fToDl Me Ho7td.
President Johnson is reported to have init
mated, on several recent occasions, his opinion
that the oath imposed by the Constitution ought
10 be deemed sufficient. man who swears
present loyalty, and futare fidelity, may be
trusted if he swears truly. If he would perjure
himself with this oath, he would with any other.
All the security to be derived from oaths would
be as fully had from the simple oath to support
the Constitution, required by that instrument
as a qualification for holding Office, as Dy any
possible mode OF swearing.
The Tribune has also, within the last few days,
virtually expressed disapprobatiOn OF the test
oath. Virtually, we say; Tor its article made no
direct alluslon to il. But the implication is
clear enough, when the Tribune affiTms the ex-
pediency Of admitting Alexander H. Stephens,
and men like him, 10 official positions. Mr.
Stephens cannot swear that he never aided the
Rebellion; and yet tho test oath requires him to
swear to that before be can take his seat in the
Senate.
Secretary McCulloch has found the law Impos-
ing the test oath so illiudged and iuconvenient
that he has been obliged to disregard 1t ia ad-
ministering the affairs of the Treasury Depart
ment. Not that Mr.. McCulloch would volun-
tarily violate any law; but when two different
laws impose on him inconsistent duties, he must,
since he cannot obey both, elect between them,
and Judge tor himself which lis OF paramount
obligation. The tax laws require him to collect
the revenue, which can be done only through
instruments, There are many revenue districts
in the South where there cannot be
found for assessors and collectors, capa.
BILE and responsible men who have never,
IN any way, given countenance TO the
Rebellion. lie has accordingly, rather than
| lose the revenue appointed men who could take
no other oath than that OF allegiance to the
Government and fidelity TO their official duties.
| The collection OF the revenue being the end, and
the oath administered to the officer only pre-