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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
.;st. nerhana a strong nation

country may exist; perhaps strong nation
"a terror of the world but most certainly a
despotism. Shall this be the fate OF the last
abode of liberty? 81 a -
snIf Mr. j ohnson carries the day, supported
by the people at the November elections, the
Union Is practicable, and the United States
may become, what the great majority OF the
Engiish people and all the true friends OF hu-
manity desire them to be-happy, respectable,
prosperous and unaggressive. Butlf congress,
under the leadership of Stevens and sumner,
snatch the victory, the Union is gone, and
something else takes the placs-perhaps a
strong nation, q terror TO the world out most
certainly despotism, let it assume what
name il will, or hide its naked hideousness
under Whatever gorgeous trappings OF power
and splendor may be to the taste or the ian
cy of the dercived people, who. in spite Of
warning, and of the principles whlch urged
their forefathers to revolt successfully against
Great Britain, allowed it to be establish eo
over them to psmper their pride and conceitr
| and deprive them of the liberty which they
will have shown themselves unable to appre
| ciate.
The success or failure of the Philsdeipnia
| movement is to determine whether the on
| ion, which has survived four years OF civil
war, is to be strangled by it's northern enc
mics"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
u. S. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.

Col. Bans, of Quincy, is the United States
assessor for this congressional district and
jackson Grimshaw, of Quincy, is United
States collector, for the sumo district Their
fees are fixed by law, and they appoint thei I
own assistants, make such trodes as they can
with them for their services, and pay them
out of their own fees. Both gentlemen are
understood to be radicals, and, of course, as
long as they hold these Offices none but radi-
Gals will be assistant assessors or collectors.
Speaking of two recent app ointments Of
Col. Bane, the Quincy Herald. of the 9th
says:
emo democrat or conservative in the district
ior a moment expected Col. Banc to appoint a ma
TO oihee under him whose views accorded with
those of President Johnson, or who gave in his
adhesion to what is know the presidents poll
cy.''
w sp sgtsssst that some gentlemen, whose
views do accord with those of President John
sou, make application to President johnson
for these two Offices Soldiers who were in
favor of Lincoln and johnson, and who still
adhere to President johnson, will be prefer
red.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
No Cholera I'm this Country.

II is seriously asserted by some of the most
eminent and scientific men in the medical profes-
sion that the disease known Asietie eholers
has not made its appearance this summer in any
part of the United States. The deaths that
have been reported 10 a number Of cities as hav-
ing occurred from cholera have been the result,
if the opinion of these gentlemen is correct, of
malignant type of dysentary or ''cbolera NOR
bus
The opinion is based upon careful observance
Of all the facts and symptoms which have come
under their observation, either personally or
through the public prints These symptoms
have in no instance furnished the true diagnosis
OF Asiatlc cholera There is wanting in all OF
them the essential element of ''colIaps" which
proceeds the death ofthe patient from that dis
ease.
If the disease is indeed cholera, it is in a form
more mild and tractable than has ever been
known before. In all places where it is report
ed prevailing, the number of recoveries ex-
ceeds the number of deaths BY more than four
TO one This was never before known during
the prevalence of the true Aisatic cholera
Indeed, the per cent. Of fatal cases Is not
greater than with .msny other diseases which
visit American cities more or less every year, and
whose presence produces no unusual alarm in the
community.
One thing the newspaper press, III giving pub
hclty to "caoers reports, too generally over
looks, omits, notwithstanding that it posses
ses more real value to the public, through the
facts il would furnish to the medical profession,
than all the other information that can be given.
We allude to the symptoms and particular cir
cumstances that precede and accompany the
disease. Ii Is from these only that the public,
10 less than the profession, can from any intel
igent judgment TO the disease or the danger
to be apprehended from it Chicago Times
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
Doolittle on the Riot.

Senator Doolittls lately made speech IN
Buffalo. tThe following are has remarks
about the New Orleans riot:
Aud let me tell my friend vino sits there
and makes SO much objection laughter
some facts Cries "Put him ou,!n Let
him beuf "He's quiet nowWI We have
lately had riot in New Orleans. Inter
ruption. There was clique OF men In
Washington who began conspiracy that
hiss lately cuImIosted in New Orleans Ina
conspiracy was this: 10 undertake 10 get up
new revolutionary governments in tho south
ern states, based on negro suffrage. Here
was tao Convention in LOuisiana-a conven-
ton whose functions had ceased two years
ago, whose president refused to cal it TO-
gether; 2 majority of whose members were
unwilling 70 sit-bUt this convention. urged
on BY some revolutionists in the city Of New
Orleans, sought to come together, and Tor
what? To pass new amendments in toe state
of Louisiana to give Suffrage to the negroes.
What was the consequence? What Gen.
Grant told me is true what Thomas Jetfer-
son said many years ago Is true-that the
attempt to place these two races In large
numbers side by side UPON equality in a
tree government will of necessity breed q
war of races applause which will result
in the end IN destroying the coiored rsce.-
And therc is not to be found on this earth a
Il an from whom the colored race should fee
as they should fee from that man who under
| takes, by force or otherwise, to bring about
negro suffrage upon the states of the south
at the present time. Long continued cheer
ing. No, there is not = proposition that
can be conceived so cruel, SO heart ss, so
unreienting in its consequences upon the negro
race, and it will, If undertaken, cover the
whole southern country with blood.
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editor of that paper in 1866, and therefor
any extract of that date csnnos apply. Mr..
Dowdsll, like the editor of this paper, was al
WAYS a war democrat. from the beginning 70
the ending of the war and, like the editor
of this paper, he gave jealous support 70
all the measures of Mr.. Lincoln, up to his
entering upon q crusade of emancipation 90.
&c. Mr.. Dowdall, like the editor of this pa
per, was denounced by radical democrats az
having gone over to the abolitionists, because
of his support of the war; and, like the edi-
tor of this paper, he was afterwards although
he and we still supported the war; denounc-
ed by radical abolitionists as a copperhead
because he would not support measures
which ho deemed and which have since been
proved destructive Of the Union. This was
precisely the case with all soldiers who
bravely rushed to the front to fight and crush
the rebellion, but who would not vote
the negro.equality ticket. Any man who
did not hurrah for all the measures forced
upon Mr.. Lincoln by the radicals, and vote
the radical negro.equality ticket, was de-
nouced as traitor and copperhead. The
radicals said "The President is the Gov.
eminent, and any man who does not support
the government is traitor and copper
head" Hov do they ike the application Q,
this, their own doctrine to themselves nose :
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THE NATIONAL UNION CONVEN-
TEON.

On w ednesdav the convention was formal
~ organized by appointing Senator Doolt-
tie, of Wisconsin, president, with one vice
president and one secretary from each state
and territory. We will give all the names
when We get them correct. The telegraph
rnangIe things SO that we prefer to wait for
correct copy.
Senator Dooiistle made q fine address, after
which committee on resolutions and ad-
dresses was appointed.
During the session, Senator Doolittls an
nouneed Geographic dispatch from Presi-
dent johnson, and directed the secretary to
read it. The announcement was q signal 70,
the whole convention, and the greater part OF
the spectators to rise to their feet, and cheer
vshemently for Andrew johnson. After the
as follows:
WAsHIsGToN, Aug 5.--1o Hon. o. II. Bro,ers-
lug and tie Hon. Il. W. RdndaN. National U,,.
ion Convention, Philadelphia II thank you for
your cheering and encouraging dispatches The
finger of Providence is unerring and will guide
yon safely through. The people must be trusted
and the country will he restored. Ny faith is
unshaken as to the ultimate success.
ANDREW johnson.
Mr.. Carroll, of New York., offered tho fol-
lowing resolution which was referred to the
onmittce On resolutions without d ebate
Resolled, That there is justly demanded re
vision of our national neutrality laws, in con
sOnance with the spirit of the age, the demands
of commerce, and the spirit of the nation, and
that # is the duty of congress to comply with the
public demand for such revision.
Senator Cowan, of Pennsy lvania, chairman
of the committee on resolutions, Informed the
convention that the committee would not be
ready to report before Thursday morning.
After several Suggestions and propositions,
it was decided that the session on Thursday
commence at 10 4. M, in order to get through
business as soon a. possible.
MIR. Babcook presented an address to the
people of New England, prepared by the
members OF the Louisiana, Mississippi and
Missouri delegation, who were horn in New
England, which was also referred unread to
the committee on resolutions, aud then on
motion of Mr.. Orr, of South Carolina, at a
quarter.past O'Clock the convention adjourn.
ed to Thursday morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16

George NJ. Gray, Of Chicago, for a long
time general passenger agent of the Lake
Shore railroad, having telegraphed to Wig
consin that there would be ''no deduction on
tickets to the rebel convention" meaning the
National Union Convention, was promptly
dismissed from his place. The time has gone
over in silence. Mr.. Gray is of that particu
larry 'loyaP class who think all people are
rebels who disagree with him He has learn
ed hia miatakn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
Train on the Radicals.

Geo. Francis Train, us erratic and wild Rs
admiration of Ireland. and in his support of
the fenians. He has always been consistent
in this matter. and no fsnian would think Of
disputing It. Here is shat he said in u late
speech. 10 commend it to the attention of
those Irishmeu who think the RADICALS are
their friends
THE radicals the friends of the Irish +?
Nonsense. They are their natural enemies.
Who led the know nothing raid? The pres
ent radical leaders. Who burnt down the
Ursuline Convent? The radicals. That's
so, damn 'em. Who rode catholic priests
on rail in those anti catholic, know nothing
leader days? The radicals. Who insulsed
Father Bapts? The radicals. Who call our
honast, laboring population ID Irishmeu ?
The radicals. And yet they have the impu
dence to ask the Irish to vote out their old
friends and vote in their old enemies. Cries
Of never. In those dark days who was your
friend? Andrew johnson. OF TeDnesses-
as he dared to battle for Union against the
south, as he dares TO battle for Union ayainst
the north, go he dared to battle, twenty years
ago, for liberty of religion-in defence of
the Irish race. Loud cheers for Johnson.
His speech in defence of the catholics when
he attacked the know nothings should be in
every catholic home. johnson is az older
fenian than the Oldest of you. Shall / read
what no said to Senator Clingham, of North
Carolina9 Yes, read The president has
the most remarkable record of any American
statesman, and will not Irishnen stand BY
their friend? fCries. we will, and cheers for
Johnson I wish sometimes the Irish had
less heart and more head. Their impulsivo
nature led them to blame Mr.. johnson for
Mr.. Stewards action. Speed tricked the
president, and hence his removal q few weeks
after. Applause.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
MERCER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
-. = CONVENTION.

The Democratic County Convention for the ap
pointment of delegates from Mercer county tt
the state, congressional and Representative con
ventions, will meet at Aledo, en- Monday, Augu''
20th at ] P. M.
Each township will send one delegate ioi e'e.
30 votes cast for Geo. B. Mcclellan, ana QUO ioi
every fraction of % or over.
All conservative voters of Mercer county VINO
support the Union policy of the administrator
as opposed to the disunion schemes Q, tne raal-
Gals in congress-; who believe that the suppress,
49, r ,ba ,ebeII,on affected the preservation ana
mot the destruction OF the Union; who are oP'
posed 70 congress now doing by enactment wha'
he rebels failed to do by force OF arms; and who
believe the duty of our legislators now TO oe C
alIav the passions, coneiliate the factions ana
heal the divisions of our nation by judicious bn,
firm legislation for the echole counrry are ln'i'sa
to act with US.
BY order of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16

The democracy ofRock Island county, together
with all conservative citizens who are in favor OF
supporting President Johnson in his policy tor the
restoration of the states to their rghtul and CON
stituonal relations to the federal government, are
requested to assemble in mass meeting In the
court house in Rock Island, on Saturday the 10Th
of August 1866, at O'Clock PM, for the purpose
Disappointing five delegates TO represent Rock Is
land county IN the state convention TO be held IN
Springfield on the Goth day of August; and also to
appoint fifteen delegates to represent Rock Island
county in the congressional convention to be held
az Monmouth, on Friday, the oath day OF August
]. B. D4NForTH, JR.,
CHAs. NJ. OSBORN,
Ira CRAWFORD,
s. F.. HARTMAN,
D. l.. CUNKLE,
Democratic County Central Committee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16

The Peoria Transcript is informed that we
can't see the application of its pretended OF
real quotations from the Alton Democrat. in
1864 or 1866, to our remarks in regard to
Mr.. Dowdall's support of "all the measures of
Mr.. Lincoln phich he (Dowdall) believed to
De elective for the crushing of the rebellion
ana restoring the Union.n He was not the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
Opinion of a Foreigner.

We find the following declaration in late
number of Black,cood's Magazine. 1t is
worthy of the attention of every patriotln the
land. There is abundant proof of the designs
of the revolutions to substantiats the words
uttered, In the minds of every unprejudiced
person. Should the radicals succeed, the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
Total. SI3 :

After rather amusing trial, during which
the plaintiff admitted that be ate some of the
confectionery he brought the girl, the court
gave verdict OF Is cents and costs ses,nst
the plaintiff. His Honor, Mayor Lew .Judgs
Flint. Gen. Washburn, ex-Msyor Lloyd and
several OF our prominent business men were
in attendance out Of curiosity, and were sum.
monsd as witnesses on the part of the defence,
as to cost of kerosene oil, worth Of room for
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIo n

Rooms DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 4, 1866.
The democracy OF the several counties OF the
of Illinois, together with all conservative cit
izens 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 IN favor OF
allowing TO all duly qualified citizens OF the Unit
ed States the rights secured them by the constl
tu.ion, and all who opposed to the present
radical and revolutionary policy OF congress by
which the re union OF the states and the people
thereof is IN ade impossible, requested to send
delegates to a convention TO be held at Spring
field on Wednesday, the 29th day OF August, A. ID.
1866, at IL O'Clock, NJ, for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the offices of state treasurer,
superintendent OF public instruction and one mem
Der Of congress for the state at large.
Each county will be allowed one delegate for
every three hundred 1900 votes east for George B.
Mcclellan for president in 1864, and also ad-
dtional delegate for fraction of loo and over al
said vote.
Isaac R. DILLER,
Chairman Democratic State Committee.
Geo. w. JUDD, Sec'y.
1t important that each county and district
committee furnish the names of the chairman and
the members Of their respective committees, with
the post office address oil each to the chairman
the convention the day above named, in order
to insure more thorough and perfect organIza-
tion tor the campaign.
Notebook Island county is entitled to del
egates; Mercer 4, Henry s.
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MR., F, GALLAGHER's REMARKS,


mir. Francis Gallagher, of Mary land, was
next introduced, and said:
1t was but late this afternoon when / de-
termined to respond to the kind invitation
which the committee did me the honor to
send me few days ago, to be present at this
meeting.
The sentiment found in that letter of in.
vitation, with respect to this meeting, was,
that it was meeting of Irishmen, for the
purpose of repudiating an alliance with the
radical party of this country. To that sent
iment heartily responded. | did not know
till came here this afternoon when l read
it in the Star, that there was anything to be
said with respec. to the policy of Andrew
johnson. | respond heartily to the senti-
ment with regard to repudiating any ALI
anoe between Irishmen and the radical party,
or any other party. TCheers
AS lrlshmen, ! think they owe it to their
manhood to the land that gave them birth
to the position they occupy here o. citizens,
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DECLINES THE OFFICE.

The following letter explains Why the
writer declined an appointment
SALEM, Mass, Aug. 6, 1866.
ST. John B. L.Skinner, Acting Postmaster General:
SRI have the honor to acknowledge the no.
tice of my appointment, by the president, to be
postmaster of Salem, Mass, and also the receipt
of the accompanying bond, oath, sc.
While approaching the kind consideration of
the president, thus shown me, herewith return
the papers, and respectfully decline the appoint
ment, as the acceptance of it, in the present as
pect of affairs, would seem to identify me with a
political party with which am not'in sympathy;
and am unwilling to do anything that would even
seemingly put me IN a false position upon any OF
the great questions at issue now before the
try, or in ever SO small degree tend to weaken
the earnest and undivided support which | desire
TO give to the cause which adopt.
l have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obedIent servant,
WIN. CosGswELL.
The radical papers are publishing the
above, with great flourish of trumpets, and
greatly commencing the writer for his
course. One radical paper, before us, says
''Mr. Coggswell's head is sound" Another
one says Mr.. Coggswell is "a worthy des-
cendant of the Pilgrim Fathers" and that
MS letter is deserving of wide spread circu-
lation and emulation"
Now, what we want 10 know is this: If
Mr.. Coggswell could not accept the Office
because the acceptance Of Il acould seem to
Identify hin, teith political party NTH arhich
he 1oas not an sympat7su; and if this fact
shows him to be tcortty descendant Of the
| pilgrims, and shows that has head IS sound,
and If his letter is deserving of scide spread
| circulation and his course OF toide spread
emulation, why don't the radical Office hold
| Coggswell to decline Office because he is not
| johnson man, it is dishouorabs in radical
Office holders TO continue in office while they
oppose the president. That's as plain as q
pike staff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
NATIONAL UNION CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION.

The National Union voters OF the 4th congress
.;on.i district OF Illinois are requested to send
5a1egates to the convention to be held at Mon
mouth. on Fridsy, the Oath day of August next,
at 10 O'Clock A. M, for the purpose OF nominal
ing a candidate for congress for the 4th congress
sionaI istrict.
The counties will be entitled to the following
number of delegates:
Adams, II, HancocE, 10,
Warren,l2 Henderson, .,
Mercer, 8, Rock Island, III.
a. V. SULLIVAN,
Chairman Of District Executive Committee.
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sparkling purposes, &c ], 30. The cost of suit
amounted to S13.624 Reckon this amt q
smart city Guess not
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
DEMOCRA nc CONGRESSIONAL CON
VENTION--4TH DISTRICT.

The democracy OF the several counties OF the
4th Congressional District, together with all con-
sentative citizens who are in favor of supporting
President Johnson in his policy OF the restoration
OF the states TO their rghrful and constitutional
relations to the federal government, and who are
in favor of Wig to all duly qualified citlzons
of the United States the rights secured to them
by the constitution; and all who are opposed to
the present radical and revolutionary policy OF
congress by which the re union OF the states and
the eople thereof is made impossible, are re-
quested to send delegates to a convention to be
held at Monmouth, on FRIDAY, THE PATH DAY
OF AUGUST NEXT, at O'Clock P. NJ. for the
purpose of nominating s candidate Tor congress
for said district.
Each county will be entitled TO one delegate
for every 100 votes cast for Mcclellan, and also
an additional delegate for fraction OF 90 votes
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
CsIor>do ReS..,,.a

DENvKR. COL, Aug. l5.-Resurns from all:
parts of the territory render certain the cleo
ton of A. c. Hunt, administration delegate
to consress over Geo. w. ChiIcot, repu blican.'
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VIEWS OF AN IRISH SOLDIER.

We find, in the National htelltgencer, the
following report of the remarks of a gallant
Irish soldier, made at the great Irish-Amcri-
can mass meeting recently hold in Washing
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16

On the trial, Hon. Angus Cameron appear
ed Tor the prosecution and Brick" Pomerov.
by particular request. for the defence, under
whose instructions the young lady presented
q bill as follows: -
To kerosene oil seven months. ......s 3 90
10 rent OF parlor for sparkling. .......... 10 90
To confectionery eaten by plaintiff. ....... 25
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-08-16
DRUG AND GROCERY STORE.
Az ORDNANCE

Az ORDNANCE
Prohibiting the Sale OF Goods by Samples
without 4 license.
SECTION /. Be it ordained by the city council
OF the city of Rock Island, That, after the pas
sage OF this ordnance, person shall sell goods,
wares, or merchandise by samples within the
limits oil said city, without first having paid for
the of said city, fifteen olar. 70, every year.
or five dollars for every month or for less time
which such person shall be employed, Tor license
TO sell as aforesaid.
SEc }. II any person shall fail to comply with
the provisions of this ordinance, the person VIC
lating the same shall be subject 20 fine OF FIVE
dollars for every ofense. es-H. Z as
Passed August II, 1866.
Attest, Approved,
c. +. DODGE, c. TRUESDALE,
City Clerk. Mayor.
augl5d3t.