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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
TIL ID REASON.

If any one desires to know why the Union
has not been restored, he has only to look to
the little fact that, upon full vote of the
whole country the radicals are in a minority
of q million votes. The vote of the states
now in the Union stands about thus:
Radical vote north 100000
Democratic vote north 100000
Radical majority north 400 600
The vote of the excluded states stands about
thus:
Democratic vote south l,500,00O
Radical vote south zoo, 0D0
Democratic majority south 1900
The combined vote of the whole states is
about as follows:
Democratic vote north and south $500 600
Radical vote north and south 100000
Democratic majority in all the states 1,060,000
Here we have the reason why the radicals
persist in voting tie war ''failure"-why
they insist that tire Union shall not be restor-
ed,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

New YoRE, Dec. Io--The steamer Iowa from
Glasgow is off lower light ship with missing
steamship Britannia in tow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
FROM SOUTH CAROLINE,
AAorace Sreeiey writes Letter to Gay,
Perry--He Urges Impartial suffrase--Tbe
Governor Dissents

AUGUSTA, Ga. Dec. 6.--Horaoe Greelev has
written letter to Gov. Perry, of South Carol;na
In which ne says the true basis of settlement ~
our national difficulties is universal amnast y.
win impartial suffrage. He would have ali dis.
pnies on account of rebellion or color totally
VIII De liked upon in Washington this winter
-, IN response, Gov. Perry says the southern poo.
ny wnl never consent to impartial suffrage. AZ il
Saia degrade the right Of suffrage, and demon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

alize the government. and suffrage, to allow the
blacks to vote. The governor thinks COM
promise which should enfranchise negroes who
could read and write, or who had property quail
fcations, without DISTINGUISHING white persons,
| might reasonably be acceded to by the southern
| states
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10


We regret exceedingly the which the Rock
Island Arggs has tit to take. Its editor has
labored faithfully for many years IN behalf OF the
of the democratic party and We are sorry to
See him desert his colors Every man nUst
10 his conscience for his own acts, how
ever, and if must part company with the Colonel
in the future, shall do in sorrow than IN
anger hoping that his follow ing after strange gods
may be of short duration.-hfercer County Press
The Press assumes TOO much. As We I'M
derstand it, the Argus does not propose TO de-
sert the democratic colors. Those who know
Colonel Danferth, as eur friend of the Press
doubtless does, would never suspect him OF
an intention to follow after strange political
gods. While we do not intend to accept ne
gro suffrage as tenet the democratic
faith. we shall not undertake to impugn the
sincerity good Intentions of those good and
tried democrats who deem that course the
best for the party and the country. The
Argus has proved itself too valuable an ex-
poneDt OF democratic principles to be kicked
out of the fold at this hour OF national and
political disaster. We trust the Press will
agree with u.s. Carthage Republican.
Our friend Davidson, of the Republican,
will please accept our thanks for his kind
and complimentary notice.
The Clicking OUT process, however. is q
very difficult enc go perform, and might re.
suit very dissssroualy to the kiokers. The
RAIDS tried that, on Raymond, and ighomin
iously failed
If the Mercer County Press "parts conpa-
ny" with us, it will probably be because It's
managers lag behind the progress OF tao age,
and arc eontsntsd with barely aayIng or hold,
ing the people who have voted with us for
the last FIVE years.
We believe it undemocratic to deprive any
large class OF men. whatever their color OF
nationality may be, of 4 voice in our govern
ment, while they ere subject to taxation and
amenable to the laws; and We shall, in the
future, oppose any such narrow and undsmo-
cratic course. We also believe ii to be very
bad policy to help the radicals keep all the
capital which binds them together, by oppos-
ing impartial suffrage. These positions, in
our opinion, cannot be successfully assailed
Thus believing, we shall act Acoordingly-
and continue 30 be democrat. We believe
that very large majority of the democrats.
and of the people, too, will soon indorss the
doctrine of impartial suffrage and while we
respect the opinions of those of our cotamna.
! rsries who think differently. we hope, ere
long, to see them all join in carrying forwe,d
measure which is just and democratic. and
which will drive the coiored individual from
politics, destroy the radical party, and leave
white man some hope that their interests vii.
receive q little attention in the future.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10

ToUE BUSINESS Will. INCREASE los
~ 1. If you Advertise in your County Papa
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE
Nyou Advertise in your County Paper
-FOUR DU6IUESS WILL INCREASE
m 1Ioa Advertise - yeur County Papsa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-10
GlIRisTMAS TREES.

ENERGREEN TREES tor Christmas and
II Essrgreen branches for sdorrng Halls and
rooms'for the holidays, for sale at Black Hawk
Nursery. d. KINNEY.
Rock 1aland, Mo-. 20, dwIm. .a
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25
DR.. R. sAPPINGToN's
LIVER PILLS,
For Purifying the Blood, Strengthening
the Digestive Organs, etc.

THHE judicious use of DR.. Sappington's Liver
l. Pills will, with certainty, eradicate all
foul Homors, correct Disorganization of the
Stomach, and restore healthy action of the
Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
They are suited for either sex, and will prove
Certain Care for
INDIGESTION,
CONSTIPATION,
LOSS OF APPETITE,
DIMNESS OF SIGHT,
Specks or Webs before the Sight; Pain in the
Shoulders, Limbs, Side and Back Burning in
the Palms of the Hand, or Soles of the Feet;
Fullness or Weight in the Stomach; Oppres-
sion of the Chest; Chilliness; Palpitation of
the Heart; Pains in the Temples or Headache;
Sudden Flushes of Heat; Restlessness; Often
Disturbed Dreams and Depression of Spirits.
They have specific action on the Secretions
and Excretions, and assist nature to expel all
impurities.
After taking a few doses of the Pills the Liv-
er, Skin and Kidneys are enabled to perform
their functions in vigorous and healthy man.
ner and all the above symptoms will disappear,
as they are caused by diseases of the Liver.
The Liver is the organ whose Office it is to
purify the blood therefore unless it is in a
healthy condition we will have impure blood,
and are liable to any Of the numerous diseases
caused by want of action in this most impor-
tant of all the organs. s...1
w. Take box of the Liver Pills and have
Health and Pure Blood. Sent by mail for 80
cents. Prepared only by
'''''~ Dir. 4. sAPPINGToN,
1872 North Gay Street, Baltimore.
June 16, 1S66-1y.
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Ma The following paragranh is a canite

va The following paragraph is capital illus
tration of the importance of punctuation. There
are two ways of pointing it +; one ofwhich makes
the individual in question a monster of wicked
ness, while the other converts him into a model
Christian. Let our readers exercise their ingenui-
ty on the problem, and see whether they can dis
cover it's two-fold solution:
'fHe is an old, experienced man in vice and
wickedness he is never found opposing the works
of iniquity he takes delight in the downfall of
the neighborhood he never reioices in the pros
perity of any of his fellow creatures he is always
ready to assist in destroying the peace of socie-
ty he takes no pleasure in serving the Lord ne is
uncommonly diligent in sowing discord among
his friends and acquaintance he takes no pride
in laboring to promote the cause of Christianity
he has not been negligent in endeavoring to stlg-
matize all public teachers he makes no exerlons
to subdue his evil passions he strive hard TO
build up Satans kingdom he lends no aid to the
support of the gospel among the heather he con-
tributes largely to the evil adversary he pays no
attention to good advice he gives great heed to
the devil he will never go to Heaven he must go
where he will receive the just reeompense of Re-
ward
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25
WHOLE NO. Sc.
HOW Rain is Formed.

To understand the philosophy of this phenom-
ena essential to the very existence Of plants and
animals, few facts derived from observation and
a long train of experiments must be remembered.
Were the atmosphere everywhere, at all times,
at uniform temperature, we should never have
rain, hail or snow. The water absorbed in it in
evaporation from the sea and the earth's surface
would descend in an imperceptible vapor, or
cease to be absorbed by the air when it was once
fully saturated. The absorbing power of the
atmosphere, and consequently its humidity, is
proportionably greater in warm than in cold air
The air near the surface of the earth is warmer
than in the region of the clouds. The higher we
ascend from the earth the colder we find the at
mosphere. Hence the perpetual snow on every
high mountain in the hottest climates. Now,
when from continued evaporation the air is high
ly saturated with vapor (though it be invisible
if its temperature is suddenly reduced by cold
currents, descending from above, or rushing
from above or rushing from higher to lower
latitude, its capacity to retain moisture is dimn
ished, clouds are formed, aud the result is rain.
Air condenses as it cools, and acts like sponge
filled with water which its diminished capacity
cannot hold. How singular, yet how simple is
such an admirable arrangement for watering the
earth.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25
DEDICATED TO "DUFFY."

Again hear the creaking stepl
He's rapping at the door!
Too well know the boding sound
That ushers in the "Bore.''
do not tremble when I meet,
The stoutest of my foes
But Heaven defend me from a friend
That comes-but never goes.
He drops into my easy chair,
And asks about the news
He peers into my manuscript,
And gives his candid views
He tells me where he likes line.
And where he's forced to grieve;
He takes the strangest liberties,
But never takes his leave.
He reads my daily paper through,
Before I've seen word;
He scans the lyric THAT wrote,)
And thinks it quite absurd;
He calmly smokes my last cigar,
And coolly asks for more;
He opens every thing he sees.
Except the entry door.
He talks about his fragile health.
And tells me of his palms,
He suffers from score of ills,
Of which he meier complains
And how he struggled once with death
To keep the fiend at bay;
On themes like these away he goes
But never goes away.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES. The physical ali-
pearance of a man sometimes change the current
of events. A case occurred few days ago. The
children of two neighbors had their daily quar-
rels and fights, which resulted occasionally in
bruised faces and torn garments. The father of
one family believing his children to have been
sadly maltreated, and being passionate man,
concluded that the sures way to settle the differ
ences between their households permanently
would be to chastise the head of the family, al
though, as yet he had never seen him.. lie there
upon procured rawhide and abruptly entering
his neighbours tenement, inquired, in threaten
ing tone, for the man Of the house am am mere
weighing some two hundred and twenty pounds,
as he approached to learn the business of his
neiohbor. 't Did understand you to say, that
YOU were the gentleman of the house ~ 6 Yes,
SIR. Well, / just dropped in, sir, to see if this
is your rawhides
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

PREDEsTlNATIoN.-' Do you believe in predesti-
nation 7 said the captain of a Mississippi steamer
to clergyman who happened to be travelling
with him.
Of course do
And you also believe what is to he will be 2
Certainly
Well am glad to hear it.
Why ?
Because intend to pass that boat ahead in
fifteen consecutive minutes, if there be any virtue
be alarmed for if the boiler amt TO burst, then
it WON'T
Here the Divine began putting on his hat and
looked very much like backing ont which the
captain observing, said:
thought you believed in predestnation.
and what is to be will be p
So do, but prefer being little nearer the
the stern when it takes place
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

SUMMING UP.-Mr. Valandigham, in private
su mined up the political situation as follows:
THE only question now is, whether the whale
shall swallow Jonah or Jonah the whale-that
is, whether the great Democratic party shall swal-
low the handful of Johnson men, or the john
son men shall swallow the great Democrat par
ty."
All of which, says an exchange, must remind
The reader of Mark Lemons lines in Punch
"Will the Boa bolt the BlanketP
Will the Blanket choke the Boa
Tremendous thought !!
Prodigious Blanket
ENORMOUS Boa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

WHAT Constitutes GENTLEMAN late
Judge Talfourd, in case tried at the Bristol
(England) Assizes, shortly before his sudden
death thus defined the character of gentleman
The evidence proven that the defendant, while
in the theatre, had said to the plaintiff, "Do not
speak to me; am gentleman, and you are
tradesman.p
Gentleman, said the learned Judge, is a
term which does not apply to any station. The
man of rank who deports himself with dignity
and candor, and the tradesman who discharges
the duties Of life with honor and integrity, are
alike entitled to it, nay the humblest artisan,
who fulfls the obligations cast upon him with
virtue and honor is more entitled to the name OF
gentleman than the man who could indulge in
offensive and ribald remarks, however high his
station
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

SPEAK GENTLy.-In sleeping car recently e
ed by a CRYING child whom its father was endeav-
oring in vain to quiet The irate individual at
last shouted out. What the devil is the matter
with that young one ~ And soon again Where
is the mother ofthat child that she is not here to
pacify it p At this the poor gentleman in charge
of the child stepped up to the berth and said ::
g Sir, the mother of that child is in her coffin in
the baggage car - The grumbler Immediately
arose and compelled the afflicted father to retire
to his berth, and from that time until morning
took the little one under his own care.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

OVER NICE.-Old marin G-was never re-
garded as paragon of neatness and if clean
illness is next unto godliness, as St. Paul as
serts, it is to be feared that the old lady never al
tanned to the latter state. Not only was she any
thing but neat herself, but she showed sover-
eign contempt for it in others.
Speaking of neat people one day, she remark
ed that her son Josiah was one the most particu-
lar men in the world, why said she, he threw
away a whole cup of coffee the other morning be-
cause it had bedbug in it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

The EARS OF CoRN-A farmer went once with
his little son into the fields to see whether the
grain was almost ripe. 20, see, father' ex-
claimed the little boy, see how straight these
fine stalks hold up their heads. They must be
the best ones. Pm sure; those Others hanging
down are good for nothing; why doesn't Hans
dig them up at once?' The father plucked
couple of the stalks and said Look here, fool
ish child This one that stood up straight and
stiff, is almost empty, and good for nothing
but this, that hung its head so modestly, is full
of the most beautiful grains. And so it is among
men, my son. When man holds his head very
high you may be sure that there is very little in
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25
HENRY SHEW,
SURVEYo
CONVEYANCER,

Court House, Towsontown, Cup stairs.)
VNHE undersigned respectfully informs the
l. citizens of the County, that he has establish
ed an office in Towsontown, Baltimore county,
for the transaction of all business relating to
landed property, and that it will be greatly to
their advantage to call upon him to have their
business attended to. By so doing they will
save much time and expense, and have it done
promptly, accurately and neatly, and at a less
expense than it can be done by others.
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Wills and all 9TH
er instruments of writing carefully prepared.
HENRY SHEW, County Surveyor.
In my absence from Towsontown, all busi-
ness left with JOHN M. WHEELER, Esq, at
the Clerks Office, will be promptly attended to-
April Z, 1S66.-1y.
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TOWsONTOWN, MD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 1866
goetital.
THE CoBBLER's SECRET.

A waggish cobbler once in Rome,
Put forth proclamation,
That he'd be willing to disclose,
For due consideration,
A secret which the cobbling world
Could ill afford to lose:
The way to make, in one short day.
A hundred pair of shoes.
From every quarter to the sight
There ran thousand fellows
Tanners, cobblers, bootman, shoeman,
Jolly leather sellers
All redolent of beef and smoke,
And cobbler's wax and hides;
Each fellow pays his thirty pence
And calls it cheap besides.
Silence! The cobbler enters
And casts around his eyes,
Then curls his lip-the rogue!-then frowns,
And then looks wondrous wise;
"My friends,' he says, tits simple quite,
The plan that propose;
And every man of you think.
Might learn it if you choose.
"a good sharp knife is all you need
In carrying out my plan;
So easy is it none can fail,
Let him be child or man;
To make hundred pair of shoes.
Just go back to your shops,
And take a hundred pair of boots
And cut off all their tOpsi"
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TnIs BrAurIruL Won1p.-Ah, this beautifn

THIS BEAUTIFUL WoRLp.-Ah, this beautiful
world Indeed, know not what to think OF 1t.
Sometimes is all gladness and sunshine, and heav-
en- itself lies not far off. And then it changes
suddenly, and is dark and sorrowful and the
clouds shnt ont the sky, In the lives Of the sad
dest of us there are bright days like this, when
we feel as if we could take the great world in
our arms. Then come the gloomy hours, when
the fire will neither burn in our hearts nor on
our hearths and without and within dismal, cold
and dark. Every heart has its secret sorrows.
and oft times we call man cold when he is on
lv sad
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r. CLARK & cos.
AUG TION
and PRIVATE SALESROOM
No. I4s BALTIC. ST, Opposite LIGHT,
BALTIMORE, MD.
ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.

ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
NTERCHANTS visiting the city of Balti-
lyl more to purchase GOODS, are respectful
ly invited to give us a call before purchasing,
as we are sure we can offer greater variety Of
goods and at much lower prices than any house
the city. Our facilities for getting cheap goods
are unsurpassed, as one of the firm is constant
ly in the different markets. We invite stran-
gers coming to the city to purchase goods, to
make our house their headquarters. We not
only pack goods purchased Of us free of charge,
but any packages purchased at other houses,
that may be sent in. We will also give infor-
nation as to the best houses in the city to pur
chase any kind of goods. We hold Auction
Sales EVERY EVENING, and merchants pur-
chasing can leave the goods until morning and
if on examination, the goods are not as repre-
sented, then the sale is null and Uoid. We are
constantly receiving consignments OF the fol-
lowing goods, viz:
BOOTS AND SHOES,
JOB LOTS or DRY GOODS
SHIRTS AND ORA WERS, HOSLER Y,
GLASS WARE, PLATED WARE,
CIGARS, CUTLERY, ,STA7TONERY Y,
PHOTO GRAPH ALBUMS,
WATCHES, JEWBLRY Y,
And FANCY GOODS of every description.
Give us a CALL
L. CLARK & CO.,
Auction and Private Salesroom,
1874 Baltimore Street, opposite Light.
May II, 1S66.-6m.
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Va Madam, your boy can't pass for halt
fare /; he is too large said the conductor of
railway train, which had been detained on the
road by snow He may be too large now,
replied the matron. but he was small enough
when we started' The conductor gave in, and
the boy passed for half fare.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

gss- Judy Bralegan, having been requested
to open some oysters, after knocking them about
for some time, exclaimed g Upon my conscience,
but they are mighty hard to peel !"
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g9zy~ q Did the minister put a stamp on you
when you was married, Mary p
{" A stamp, Charlie What for prayY
q Why, matches amt legal without stamp,
Won know n
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Ig~The following beautiful inscription is TO
be seen over a soldiers grave In the Alexandra
Military Cemetery
H Unknown" is all thy epitaph can tell
IF Jesus knew thee, all is we'll
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re- An editor became martial, and was erea-
ted captain On parade, instead of two PAGES
in front-adUance' he unconsciously bawled ont.
Cash-two dollars year in advancev
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rs miller had couple of sons who were
notorious for saying things not altogether truth
full.
Johnny said the old man one day, have
you tolled the grist?
Yes
Sammy, have you told the grist
Yes
You will lie so like the evil one that l can't
believe you: will toll 1t myself to make sure of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-08-25

MB- ssAhp' said conceited young parson,
sI have this afternoon been preaching 10 con-
gregaiion of asSes.n Then that was the rea-
son why you called them beloved brethren re-
piled strong minded lady.
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rs There, John, that's twice you've come
home and forgotten that lard La, motner,
wasso greasy that it slipped my mind
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132 Baltimore ST., BALTIC.
AUCTIONEERING.

YNHE undersigned still continues the busit
ness of Adctioneering Real or Personal
his residence in Towsontown, inquiry may be
made at the Office either of the Union or the
Journal. Persons desiring his services should
make application as early as possible, SO as to
arrange the dayof sale. Thankful for past fa-
vors he respectfully asks continuance Of the
same, SAM'L G., WILSON,
1855 He-s Towsontewn, Baltimore Co.
Aug. 26, ,1S6b.-tf
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THEREBY informs the citizens of Towson-
IL town and vicinity, that he has removed
his Boot and Shoe establishment from his late
place of business, to the building which he re;
Gently purchased of Mr.. Richard Willis, and
occupied by him as Drug Store and Post Of
fee, where he will in the future be pleased to
see all his friends and customers.
keep constantly on hand varied assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes, CATERS, &C., for either
Ladies, Gentlemen or Children, AU Of any oaon
Manufacture, which will be found as durable,
and cheaper than can be purchased in the city
of Baltimore.
: return my thanks for the very liberal pa
tronage I have heretofore received, and will
endeavor, by attention to business, and moder-
ate charges, to merit continuance of thesa
GEORGE STEIBER. j
Nav 26. 1866.-lv. -