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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27
STATE CONVENTION AUGUST 2, 1885,
To Appoint Delegates to the Philadel-
Dhia National Convention.

The people of the state of Illinois who are IN
favor Of sending delegates to the National Union
roureut;on 70 he heid in Philadelphia on the
,atb s,v of August next, and who endorse the
principles set forth in the call for said eonven-
ton, are respectfully requested TO SEND delegates
hsld at the hall Of representatives in the city of
Springfield, on Thursday, August I'd, 1866, at
10 O'Clock NJ.
The object of such convention will be to
choose six delegates from the state at large, and
Two from each congressional district to represent
this state in the proposed national convention at
Philadelphia.
II ia especially requested that each county in
the state should be fully represented in our state
convention.
Let all lovers of the constitution and the I'm
ion. and all who are willing TO cooperate in the
great and sacred work of pacifeation restora'
ton and reunion, heartily respond to this call
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Conceal ohm Coburn, who has been nomin-
ated for congress by the disunion radicals in the
Indiana sixth district, made a speech last week,
in which he said he would like to see democrats
come before the people against equality at the
ballot box, against bouuties to soldiers, and in
favor of assuming the rebel debt"
General j ohm Coburn may have been very brave
soldier, but as q politician aspiring to the rank
of statesman he ought to be a great deal better
posted than he appears to be. He ought to have
known, and to have the manliness TO state, that
the bill equalizing the bounties of soldiers, which
he "would like to see democrats oppose, was
introduced in the house of representatives by Mr.
Niblack, q democratic congressman from the
state of which General Coburn aspires to be q
representative, and that the only men who have
"come before the people against" that measure
are men of General Coburns own political faith
from New England He ought to have known
that at the very moment when he was thus sar-
castically announcing what he "would like to
see,n the democracy of Indiana, in their county
and district conventions, were adopting the
stro pgest kind of resolutions in favor OF that
measure, and against payment, recognition or
any other kind of treatment OF the rebel debt
These are facts which General Coburn, Ii ne 10
fit to be a congressman, ought to have Known
The presumption is that he did know them, but
that he is one of those men so very numerous In
the radical disunion party, in whom the absence
OF ideas necessitates resort to the statement OF
faisehood in order to fill out the proper length
OF political harangue. Such men are about as
bit to represent the dignity and majesty OF the
American republic in the halls of congress as
9hey are to represent the purity of the christian
religion in the court of heaven
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27
Moro Congress,onal Usurpation

One Of the most revolutionary propositions
suerested in tho present. revolutionary con-
rress Il that contained in tie resolution Offer
by Thad. Stevens on Thursday, to confer mp
on the president Of the senate and speaker OF
the house power to csavene congress- at
their pleasure. The proposition not only
lacks the authority of prece lent, but 1t Is ut
terly destitute of legal warrant. On this
subject the constitution of the United States
has the following:
Neither house, during the session OF congress,
shall, without the consent of the other ADJOURN Tor
more than three days, nor to any other place than
that in which the two houses shall be sitting
Art. /, Sees
He fthe president1 may, on extraordinary oeea-
sions, convene both houses, or either 81 them
and, in case of disagreement between them with
respect to the time of adjournment, ne may ad-
iourn them to such time as he shall think proper
Art. III, Sec. 3.
So utterly reckless of constitutional re-
auirements has the radical faction become
that some of it's leading organs have actually
urged the appointment OF partlzan commit
tea of three. to be nominated by partisan
congressional caucus, said committee to b'
vested by resolution with the authority con
TERED by the constitution upon the president
10 convene the mem beers on occasions whict
the committee may consider "sxtraordina
rv" The resolution introduced by Steyen
| IS the result of this suggestion, and does no
| essentially differ from it in it's character. -
| The president of the senate and the speake
of the house have and can have no highe
| authority to call extra sessions OF congress
! than auy other two citizens of the republic.
There must be an end to these usurpation'
or there must be an end to all national order
There was no real justification for the usur
patton of supreme power by the prssideu
during the war; but there is much less real
on to Justify the usurpation of supreme pc"
er by minority of congress in time of pro
| ound peace - Mttcdukse NetCs
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National Union Convention.

national union convention of at least two
delegates from each congressional district OF all
the states two from each territory, two from
the District of Columbia, and four delegates at
large from each state will be held at the city of
Philadelphia the second Tuesday, tl4M) Of
August merit.
Such delegates will be chosen by the electors
of the several states who sustain the administra-
ton in maintaining unbroken the Union of the
states under the constitution which our fathers
established, and who agree in the following
propositions, viz:
The Union of the states is in every case nds-
soluble and is perpetual; and the constitution
of the United States and the laws passed by con
gress in pursuance thereof are supreme, and con-
slant and universal in their obligations.
The rights, the dignity and the equality of the
tates 10 the Union, including the right Of repre-
sentatiOn IN congress, are solemnly guaranteed
by that constitution, to save which from over
throw so much blood and treasure were expend
ed in the late civil war.
There is no right anywhere to dissolve the
Union or to separate states from the Union, eth
er by voluntary withdrawal, by force of arms, OF
by congressional action, neither by the secession
of states, nor by the exclusion of their loyal ant
qualified representatives; nor by the nationa
government in any other form.
Slavery ia abolished, and neither can no
ought to be re-estabshed in any state or terri
tory within our Jurisdiction "a a III,
Each state has the undoubted right to pre-
scribe the qualifications of its own electors, AM
no external power rightfully can or ought t.
dictate, control or influence the free and yolun
tary action of the states in the exercise of tina
right. E##
The maintenance inviolate of the rights of tn
states, and especially, of the light of each stat
to order and control its own domestic concern
according to its own Judgment exclusively, sub
ject only to the constitution of the United States
is essential to that balance Of power on whic
the perfection and endurance of the political fal
rio depend, and the overthrow of that system
the usurpation and Capitalization Of power j
ongress wouldsbe q revolution, dangerous I
republican government and destructive OF ibe
ty. :
Each house of congress 10 made, by the col
stitutiou the sole Judge of the elections, return
and qualifications of its members, but the g.
clusion of loyal senators and representative
properly chosen and qualified under the const
tuition and laws, is unjust and revolutionary.
Every patriot should frown upon all those act
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27

To THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. KNAPP d son.
Physicians 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 for the cure Of
all Chronic Diseases. They treat succe ssfully all
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms of
ScTotula, Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseases of the Liver, Constipation, all Skin Dis
ease., Pulmonary Consumption IN its early stages,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headaches, all
Heart Diseases, Diseases of Children, and
Seminal Weakness, ~ Sexual Diseases,
Which are carrying thousands to their graves an
nualy.
EYE and EAR.
They treat successfully, on a new method, all
diseases of the Eye and Ear. They have had
more extensive practice, and better success in the
treatment OF all
see Diseases of Women,
Than any other Physicians IN Amerira. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never iaIl to cure
Rheumatism.
In all stages; matter OF how long Standing.
They cure
t III NJ A.
SO it never returns. They have Sure Cure tor
the distressing disease.
HEMORRHOIDS, or PILES.
They sure all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They we had an extensive prac-
tce and wonderful success in the treatment oil
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
| and Swellngs, red spot, lose no time in hav-
ing IL attended TO, as timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death OF an
| open cancer.
CATARRH CURED.
| They are treating Catarrh on 4 new system which
sure cure for this disease.
| Their consultations for years have averaged
| from Ave TO seven thousand q year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
| eauaned only by a few.
| Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease. While all diseases are durable,
if taken in season, all stages are not. Your case
/ NAV be curable this week, not neIt-to-duy, moi
| to morrow; hence the danger of delay
| No case will be Received, when there are
any Doubts of Cure or Relief.
/ Our terms are CASH; hence the money must
| be cent with all orders for medicines. II cosu
from Eve to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
| with US, which includes medicines.
| E,s-The poor will be favored.
CONSULTATION FREE.
| Patients must write their name, State, post of
Gee address, plainly. All letters requiring an
swer, must contain letter stamp, and be addres
,ed 10 DR.. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891, Chicago
| Illinois. @
NssAny of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their cas'
| IN letter, when they cannot see us
DIR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island reg
uIary the past FIVE years, can be consulted at thu
Island City Hotel, as follows:
| MONDAY, AUGUST 9Th.
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CHANCERY NOTICE.

STATE or ILLINOIS,
Rock Island County.
To the September term, A d. 1866, OF the Cir
cult Court of sad County.
In Chancery.
William B. Green, Horatio NewhaIl and Daniel
Wann, VS..
William &. Bostwck and Frank BostwIck.
To William L. Boslwick, One of the defendant
IN the above entitled suit: III
Affidavit that you, said William C. BOstwick,
have gone out OF said stale, and upon due inquiry
cannot be found therein, SO that process cannot
be served upon you, having been duly filed No
tice is hereby given that the above entitled suit
is now pending in said court, and that summons
has been issued against you therein.
Now, unless you shxll personally be and aPpsSF
before the said court, the first day OF the ReH
term thereof to be holden in the court house, In
tne>slty OF Rock Island, IN the county and state
ai6fsy .id, on THE SECOND MONDAY CF SEP
TEMPER, A. d. 1866 to which lime ana place
the said summons is made returnable, and plead,
answer or demur to the bill in said suit filed, the
same will be taken tor confessed against you,
and decree entered accordingly
Rock Island, ILL.,, July 81, A. d. 1866. .
SAMUEL p. HODGES,
O,BoRN & CuRTIs, Clerk OF said Court.
Comp'ts Sol.
;,o,vv1s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27
The Radicals and Gov. Randall.

The GAINESVILLE Gazette is exceedingly Bit
ter towards Gov. Randall in view OF his re-
cent appointment as post master general, and
among other assertions equally ohaste and
dieuified in q public journal, has the follow
ing:
We need hardly tell any Wisconsin man VINO is
at all posted in the political history of the state,
how utterly destitute of principle Randall is.-
Consistency has never been his jewel, and as tor
intrigue and low political gambling, his match can
not be found in the whole state
Gov. Randall was twice nominated and
elected governor of the state by the party 70
which the editors of the Gazette belonged,
and both ticnes, we presume, had their sup
port, therefore, If this estimate OF Gov. Kan
dalPs character Is true, IN what hight does
ID reveal the editors of the Gazette and thell
narty. A party deliberately nominating fol
Office and cheeriuliy supporting and electine
man utterly destitute of principe and
with whom consistency neUer was Jewe,
Is scarcely justified in setting himself up al
a pattern Of honesty or reiiaolhty, ana 'he
editors who make the charge, IN the circum
stances, amply publish their own want o.
honesty, of principle. OF everything, III .act
constituting what should distinguish editor
of public Journalism short, their abJec
shame If Gov Randall is the thing thes
fellows claim, then what smart scoundrei
are they for i'm posing him four years upor
this state; if he is not, then what arrant liar
are they in making the assertion. one oil
the other of these dilemmas they must take
NiItruukes Neics.
In marked contrast to the meanness OF th'
Janesvills Gazstte, the Chicago Journal 0
July Goth, says:
Governor Randall is a gentleman OF IRE
proachable integrity and statesmanllke parts
and will, we doubt not, I'll his ONCE VIII
ability"
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and proceedings everywhere which can serve NO
other purpose than to rekindle the animosisies OF
war, and the effect of which upon our moral,
social and material interests at home, and upon
our standing abroad, differing oniy In aegree, ID
Injurious like war ITSELF
The nurpose of tho war having been to pre-
serve the Union and the constitution by putting
down rebellion, and the rebellion having been
suppressed, all resistance to the authority OF the
general government being at an end, and the war
having ceased, war measures should also cease,
and should be followed by measures OF peacefui
administration so that union, harmony and con-
cord may be encouraged, and industry, COM
merce, and the arts of peace revived ana promo
ted and the early restoration OF the states TO
the exercise of their CONSTITUTIONAL powers In the
national government is indispensaoly necessary
to the strength and the defence OF the republic
All such electors in the So states and terri
tories of the United States, and in the District
of Columsis, who, in spirit Of patriotism and
love for the Union, can rise above personal and
sectional considerations, and who desire to see a
truly National Onion Convention, which shall
represent all the states and territories of the
Union, assemble as friends and brothers under
the state of the Union, and to take measures to
avert possible danger from the same, are special
ly requested to take part in the choice of such
delegates.
. But no delegate viii take a seat in such con
vention who does not Loyalty accept the nationa
situation and cordially indorse the principles
above set forth, and who is not attached in true
allegiance to the constitution the Union and the
government of the United States
Washington, July %, 1866.
A. w. RANDALL, Prest,
j. r. DooLITTLE,
o. II. BROWNING,
EDGAR CowAN,
CHARLES KNAPP,
SAMUEL Fowler,
| Executive Committee National Union Club
| We recommend the holding of the above II
| vention, and indorse the call therefor.
DANIEL S. NORTON,
| J. W. NEsNITH,
| JAMES DIXON,
| T. A. HENDRIcKs.
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CITY LOTS For SALE.

lNGuTEEN desirable city lots for sale in
IL b. Stickney's addition to the city of Rock
Island, fronting on Moline Avenue and Rock
River street.
Price six dollars per foot for corner lots and five
dollars per foot for inside lots.
Terms-halt cash balance In and two
years, with seven per cent. interest.
Apply to r. h. Cable, at the ,al office.
iuy24d I'm.
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National Union County Convention.

EDITOR ARGUS, Dear SIR PLEASE give notice
that county convention of the friends OF the ad-
ministration OF President Johnson will be held ID
the Supervisors Room, near the Cou,,
House, on Saturday, the 2Sth INST, .. on.
o,clock. PM. to appoint delegates to state CON
vention to be held in Springfield, August "a, ~,
the purpose of choosing delegates to rePfe'Ihn =.
this state in the National Union Conventions 10 %
held in Philadelphia, August l4th; IN 60, -.
DID. ap,nh;. conxsution are invited to attend.
"''"''p''" MANY JOHNSON MEN.
July "a. 1866. -r..= IS f4ea..f n
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The Roman Catholic Church I'm the Unit.
ted States.

A recent number of the Catholic World
directs attention to the rapid growth of the
Roman Catholic Church in the United States.
1t says. Nowhere has tbs catholic church
increased go prosperously, within fifty years,
as in the United States of America. Two
thousand churches and chapels were built
an increase of one thousand eight hundred
clergymen; one hundred and sixty schools
established for the training of 5000 boys
and 81. 900 girls. Moreover, there existed in
1857, sixty six asylums, with 4,96S orphans.
of both sexes; twenty six hospitals, with 8,
600 beds. foar insane asylums, besides many
other charitable institutions, all supported by
the private charity of catholics"
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FOR SALE.

ONE set of tools for sinking oil wells 800
| J feet deep, with ropes and blacksmith tools
also 100 feet o, iron rods for drilling, will
be sold to the highest bidder on the lat day si
August, at Ballsrd's Mill, Drury township, Rock
Island CO.., Ill. Further, a good engine and BOZ
Ter, in good running order, with everything ne
cessary To run. The latter can be sold on PRIV
ate terms any time before the day of pubic sale.
For further information apply to
A. ZWANZlG,
ivaodwtf. ou the premises.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27

1t reported that congress has provided
that. sfter the present term, the salaries of
members shall be SIS 1000 per annum-mile-
age being reduced to twenty cents per mile.
Some wise measure looking to the rsstora.
ton of specie paymsnt-msking three thous-
and dollars worth of money worth five of the
present deprecated ourrsncy-would have
been better.
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SOLD OUT.

VNHE subscriber has sold his tobacco and
cigar store, stock, fixtures and business to
Mr.. C. p. Hengstler, who will carry on the bust
ness at the old stand.
An persous indebted are requested to call, at
the old stand, aad settle. NJ. SCHLEGEL.
iulyl0dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-07-27

Gov. A. W. Randall was confirmed as post
master general on the 24th by vote Of 33 to
6. Those opposing were Senators Morrill,,
Cresswell, Howard, Lane, Wade and Wilson.
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From the Illinois State Register.
Reconstructed Loyalty.

Speed, the reconstructed patriot, belongs
to that class which originally sustained seces.
sion. Like Logan, Ben. Butler Garrison and
Stanton. he denounced Lincoln for calling
troops to coerce the south. On the 18th of
April 1861. he and others issued call to the
people ofKsntucky opposing war for the over.
running and subjugstion of the seceeding
states.
Not long after the address, u large public
meeting was held at Louisville, when series
of resolutions were adopted Mr.. Speed late
attorney general. was chairman of the com.
mittee on resolutions. and reported the follow
ing:
That as WE OPPOSE THE CALL OF THE
PRESIDENT FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF COERCING THE sECEEDED
STATES, so We oppose the raising of troops in
this state TO cooperate with the southern eonfed-
eracy.
That the present duty of Kentucky 10 to main
tain her present independent position, taking sides
not with the admin istTation with the seeding
states; but with the Union against them both, de-
caring her soil to be sacred from the hostile
OF either and, If necessary, to make the deeiara-
ton good with her strong right arm.
Aud this is the man who now pretcnds to
be the soul of loyalty. lie the man to read
brave Andy Johnson a lecture about union
sentiments and union parties. Faughl
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A Pointed Point.

Aradical editor says that Dennison and Speed
had too much honor to remain in the cabinet of
a traitor. We desire to know the opinion of THE
same editor as to the ..status" of Stanton and
HARLAN ?-Sprinqfetd Register. 80. - Z
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
Rooms DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
nrrr.rn InIY 4. lS6h.

Rooms DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 4, 1900. }
The democracy of the several counties OF the
state of Illinois, together with all conservative cit
liens who are in favor of Supporting President
Johnson IN his policy of the restoration OF the
states to their rghtful and constitutional relations
to the federal government and who are IN favor OF
allowing to all duly qualified citizens of the Unit
ed States the rights secured to them by the cons-
tuition, and all who are opposed TO the present
radical and revolutionary policy OF congress by
which the reunion of the states and the people
thereof is made impossible, are requested to send
delegates to convention to be held at SPRING
field on "Wednesday, the 29th day OF August, A ID.
1866, at IL O'Clock, M, for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the Offices OF state treasurer,
superintendent of public instruction and one me m
Der of congress for the state at large.
Each county will be allowed one delegate Tor
evsry three hundred (300) votes cast for George B.
Mcclellan for presldent in 1864, and also one ad-
ditonal delegate for traction of loo and over OF
said vote.
Isaac R. DILLER,
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
Geo. W. JUDD, Sec'y. 49,
1t is important that each county and district
committee furnish the names OF the chairman and
the members Of their respective committees, win
the post office address OF each to the chaIrmahi
the convention the day above named, IN order
to insure 4 more thorough and perfect organizes
tion tor the campaign.
Norr-Rock Island county is entitled to del
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DO you know who am 2" said anfofHcer to a
fellow whom he had by the collar. ssNot exact
~, SIR, the fellow replied, "but I think you
must De the malignant collarer. Albany jour
nal. 8fs = - 8
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FOR SALE.

4 fine brick residence, on the bluff, brick
u shed and barn, carriage house, etc, etc
The place has a view superior to any surrounding
Rock Island. There 10 plenty OF ground and
SPLENDID garden with all kinds of fruit trees, etc.
Terms reasonable. NJ MAIN.
jyIIdtf.