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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The accounts published in
the papers this morning show much more extens-
I've operations in shutting up places OF business
by the eight hour than our report OF last ev-
ening gave. Scarcely any one was left unmolest-
cd North Side, South Side, West Side, and
Bridgeport were alike the scene of the mob auth
GRITTY. In the afternoon they were much more
boisterous and exacting. The disposition OF the
employee is to quietly close up all business and
let the men wait Although this will cause
great loss, it is undoubtedly the quickest way to
settle the matter.
The trial of Emma Grant for the murder of Mi
chael Spur was concluded last night. The pris-
oner was sentenced to the penitentiary for four
years. t4s#* E es :.
Mark Fl. Graves, of "A Peoria street, attempted
suicide yesterday Pm. He had just been caught
in attempt to violate the person OF child OF
about III years. As soon he realized the aw-
full character of the deed he drew his knife and
made n deep cut in his neck in the first attempt,
and soon after made another attempt with chs
ell and seemed to be in terrible agony to die ana
put at rest his conscience that was killing him.
The Chicago journals special from Desmones,
Iowa, says;
The 9TH annual republican state convention
will be held in this city on the 10Th Of June t.
nominate candidates for state Offices. All who
supppor the candidates of the party at the last
| election are invited to attend
| ST. LOUIS MAY 3.-The Democrats st. Joseph
special says:
| A JuleSburg GlSpatcn Vi tne ISL sea.Ss enas eAs
| commissioners succeeded in getting together al
| Beauyas rancho about one hundred and fifty In
| dians, among them many of the most noted war
| riors south of the Platte river They stated thai
they would remain peaceable At the government nj
| would set aside three hundred Thousand square
miles of land as reservation, the government to
| protect them from all other tribes and keep ev-
/ ery one both white and red, from trespassing OF
| their reservation. They also require the govern
ment to furnish them with arms, ammunition anc
| provisions.
| Ths commissioners were to reply to these mod
| est requests on the following day!
| New York, May 3-There was fall of snow
| early this AN. sufficient to cover the ground.
| 1t is said that two-thirds of the six hundred
thousand dollars for the relief of the sufferers by
| the great Portland FIRE still remains in the hands
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03

"None of your unkind reflections" as the
old man said to the looking glass.
A fashionable young lady asked young
gentleman which he thought the prettiesf
flowers, roses or tulips. "Your ladyship's
two-hps before all the roses in the world"
Uncle John (sending Tommy to schoor.
-"Good-bye, Tommy Don't forget the
story OF The Hair and the Tortoise!'p
Tommy-"Oh, yes; that was all very well
as fuke, you know, but it's long odds on
the hare!" El3'gg777- -
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revolutionary soldier was running for
congress, and his opponent was young
man who had 'tnever been to the wars and
it was the custom Of the old revolutionary to
tell of the hardships he had endured. Said
he: g 49, ~ i
"Fellow citizens, have fought and bled
for my country. helped to whip the Brit
ish and the Indians. / have slept on the
field of battle with no other covering than
| the canopy of heaven. have walked over
the frozen ground till every footstep was
marked with
| Just about this time one of the sovereigns,
who had become greatly interested in his tale
of sufferings, walked up in front of the speak
er, wiped the tears from his eyes with the
extremity of his coat TAIL and interrupted
him with:
| aDid you say you had fout the British and
Injins?"
YES, sir.n
"Did you say you slept on the ground
while serving your country, without any
kiver?" -.
| II did,
"Did you say your feet covered the ground
you walked over with blood ?''
ayes, replied the speaker exultingly.
"Well, then" said the fearful sovereign,
as he gave sigh oftearful emotion, 81 guese
I'll vote for t'other fellow, for I'll be blamed
| if you amt done enough for your country
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03
Energy Brick.

The best quality of Energy Brick can be had
at the Energy Brick Yard, on the Bluff, back of
the Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity.
Contracts made on liberal terms. Please give
me a call. VIM. ATKINSON
Rock Island, Oct. IL, diff.
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CITY HARNESS SHOP.
n EAR THE CITY SCALES

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE OPENED A
l. shop in the basement of Smyth's Building,
near the City Scales, where they will be h,.ppy to
see all who want anything in their line.
They have workmen equal to any in the west
stock of the very best quality, and warrant their
work to be fnlly equal to any and prices as low
: any.
Repairing done at short notice.
All orders promptly filled.
A share of patronage respectfully solicited
kESLER It BURK.
Rock Island, March 20, diff.
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Notice,

AND ALL INTERMEDIATES POINTS.
The Company will run to st. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. ]. w. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA Capt. Thos. b. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt VIM. P. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. E. V. VolcOmbe.
MUSCATINE, Capt. j. W. jerks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green.
CANADA, Capt, B. A. COnger.
PEMBINA, Capt. -
SAVANNA, Capt. Alex. McGowin.
RESERVE, Capt A. Lamont.
Leaving st. Louis from Northern Line Wharf
Boat, foot of Washington Avenue, every Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at o'clock P. NJ.
All the above boats manned by careful and
experienced officers and crews, and have been
thoroughly reftted and repaired, and no exertions
will be spared to add to the comfort and convent
ence of passengers, and the careful handling OF
freight. The company own several freight steam
ers and large number of "a No. 1" bargcs, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk and are prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch.
laS-The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope TO deserve, and receive eontinu
ance Of their favors. When the business will jus
tify this company viii run daily line.
THos. b. RHeDEs, Pres't. I. j. BuFoRD, Sup
THos. III. GRIfFITH, Sec'y. l. NJ. Mason, Ag't.
R. NJ. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport.
GEO. W. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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All Was dSheU Wudt ne gut
of the famous statue, Venus de Medicis.-
He replied "Wal, stranger, guess l don't
care much for those stone gals"
Pat raw .'son of Erin" at dinner one
Friday, was urged by one of his fellow SER
| wants to eat beef soup. Pat declined, as
he ate no meat ON that day. But says
one, this is no meat, it is only soup" "Faix,
says Pat, "yez might as well ate the divil as
to drink his BROTH"
A gentleman called on rich man and
found him at the table endeavoring to catch
fly. Presently he succeeded in entrapping
one, which he Immediately put in the sugar
bowl and shut down the cover. The gentle
man asked for an explanation of this singu-
lar sport. an tell you," replied the mis- r,
81 want to ascertain if the servants steal su-
| gar"
| A good story is told of an eccentric old
gentleman, who, though occasionally addict
| ed to the habit of swearing, was still pune
tlflous in regard to saying grace at his table.
| and this he never omitted on any occasion.
| The story runs that on a certain occasion
| the old gentleman invited sea captain, a
| Jolly ofd weatherbeaten tar of his acquain-
lance, to dine with him. They sat down to
| dinner, and the old gentleman, according to
| custom, commenced saying grace but the
| captain, whose attention had been diverted
| for the moment, hearing the old gentleman
| speak, thought he was addressing him, and
turned to him with, "What did you say,
squire? "Why, d-n it, man, I'm say
ing gracel'
My sweet ''sprig of geranium' has fash
ion, when speaking of her beaux duriHg
their absence, of styling them my SWANS"
Her pa heard her speak thus.
! l went to see Jennie one evening, and
was met at the door BY the cold man.
After the customary How do you do?"
and comment on the weather, he blurted
| out
| Il suppose you want to see Jennie p
| | nodded aftmatively.
| He then called her; and from up stairs.
over the balusters, in sweetest accents, she
replied
| What do you want pa?"
| Come down at once, daughter, here's one
| of your secine.''
| Imagine my sensations, amidst her ring
| ing laughter, after the old boys exit
A Brooklyn paper accuses the ladies of
| that city of dram drinking at their dress
makers, and gives the following explanation
of terms "Moire antique" Old Rye
white Satin London Gin "Gingham, .
Bourbon Whisky; alpaca" Santa Cruz
''Delaine," Jamaica Rum; "Tarleton," Scotch
Whisky; 'Poplin," Irish Whisky; "Silk,
S. 0. P. !; "Berege," Sherry; "Plain Meri
| no." Xxx Ale: "All Wool Plaid" Alfan-alf
Mixed drinks are distinguished by the style
of trimmings. A bingham Flounced''
means Bourbon sour. Spotted Silk" is a
Mint Julep. "Poplin gored" is synony.
nous with hot whisky, &c.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03
ROCK ISLAND WoOLEN MILLS.
New Post Office Saloon
Drink for the Thirsty,
Rest for the Wearv.

JAMES keller, late of Camden, informs his
d old friends, and the public generally, that he
has opened first class Saloon at the above place,
where ne invites everybody TO come and see him
The best of Liquors and Cigars always on hand.
feb22-dtf
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TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT /!

the premises, where a suit of clothes can al
ways be made on the shortest notice, in the best
style and, like everything else at this establish
ment, at the lowest rates. The Tailoring Estab-
hshmentis in charge of Michael Lieberknecht, an
old and experienced cutter and fnisher, who has
carried on business in this city for nearly years.
If you want nice broad cloths, cassimeres, fan
nels, tweeds, yarns, blankets any kind of wooden
goods, honestly made, and at very low prices, call
at the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03
DUET Ala FRANcAIsE.
ArR-pRIMA DONNA WALTZ.

Primo-Oh, Jean Battiste, pourquoi-s -
Oh, Jean Battiste, pourquoi-- So
Oh, Jean Battiste, what for You greass
My lettle dogs NOS wiz tar'r'r?
Secundo-I girls is mos wiz, tar, be gar2 -
girls lis NOS wiz tar, be gar?
I girls lis nos wiz tar, be gar?
Because he ave Won GRAND catax'
rrh.
Primo-Eh, Jean Battiste, c'est bien!
Ell, Jean Battste, c'est bien
Eth, Jean Battiste, glad you girls
Re nos of my leetle chien.
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Dissolution.

Dissolution.
THE FIRM OF BIDDISoN GlLMoRE Is
i this day dissolved by mutual consent WE IL
F. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Plan
ing Mill and stock 10 A. +. Heath.
The Indebtedness of the old firm VIII ne set'ieu
nv the new firm of Biddison Heath, and to
whom the accounts and notes due Bddison
Gilmore will be paid. ): A. BiDDisoS,
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. 20, 1867.
NOTICE.
The firm of Biddison Il Heath will continue
the business of the old firm, and by strict atteh-
ton to business, hope for a continuance OF tl'
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon D'4'
olson Gilmore.
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. 20, 1s67-dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03

An American was asked what he thought
Of the famous statue, Venus de Medicis.-
He replied "Wal, stranger, guess don't
care much for those stone gals"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03

Pat, raw ''son of Erin at dinner one
Friday, was urged by one of his fellow SER
wants to eat beef soup. Pat declined, as
he ate no meat on that day. But says
one, this is no meat it is only soup" "Faix,
says Pat, "yez might as well ate the divil as
IN drink his broth I"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-03

The assortment and variety of these goods will
be kept up, and they are offered, at wholesale or
retail, in very large very small quantities, at
the Mills Of Buffalo and Mississippi street.
near Illinois stree, at
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1867-01-15
G4NGRE&S

The Bill to repeal so much of the Act
of 1862 as enIarges the pardoning power
of the President has passed both Houses.
On Monday Of last week great excite
ment was created by the introduction of a
resolution to impeach the President. 1t
was referred to the Committee on Recon-
struction.
A bill has been presented and.greferred
which authorizes the Secretary Of the Trea-
sury to sell all Government Gold in excess
of $50,0O0,O0O.
The Judiciary Committee of the House,
after an examination. Of Hon. c. V. Culver
Of the Mercer District, are satisfied of his
innocence Of any dishonest intent in his
financial transactions. He will be allowed
to take his seat in the House at once. His
constituents will be satisfied with this de-
cision. The committee N their report
state that no precedent can be found in the
history of the American Congress app'i-
cable to the case, and make up their deci-
sion from English Parliamentary prece-
dents.
| IT IS PRETTY WILL SETTLED that Con
gress will decide against any initiation Of
the currency beyond the amount now in
circulation. 1t is the judgment of the
House Committee on Barking and Curren-
cy that no such increase should be made,
while the sense of a majority of the House,
/ it is claimed, will coincide in this decision
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gTAEH.
larTe.

No interests ofthe nation require speed
ier attention than do those which concen-
trate in Utah
Rivaling some of the States in popula-
ton and wealth, it remains in a position
which embamasSes its own progress and
welfare. The reason for ali this is found in
the existence of that sect which first settled
the territory, claiming by divine right the
sole proprietorship of the land and Cover
ment, all Interference Of the United States
Government is regarded as unwarranted
despotism which shall be endured no longer
than they shati be able to successfully resist.
In open defiance Of law the most 6nblush-
ing crimes are committed under the color
Of sanctity.
There Is no safety to person or property
Of those WHO do not belong to "lhe peo-
pie" in the whole territory. The head Of
the church is really the head of the Govern
ment there and professedly controls every
interest of the people. Brigham Young is
a despot, unequaIled in scope ofpower over
his people, by any despot now living.
Federal officers are powerIess to protect
either life or property. As the laws are,
they can do nothing. In every court Nor
mon leaders select the jury and so it is i'm
possible to convict Mormon offenders at ALL
Even the soldiers are not permitted to
guard those who ask for protection The
Government ought to reconstruct the whole
territory and then, unaided, administer the
laws Mormon power at every point will
defeat, as far as it is able, that justice that
makes any requisition on Mormon.
Internal Revenue for the territory last
year yielded only 100000, and it should
have been FIVE times that The tax for
the benefit of Brigham Young amounted
to $75Q,O00.
Some are looking to the opening ofthe
Pacific railroad to food the territory with
immigration that Will correct those abuses
but the experience Of the past year i'll the
South proves that unaided by the Govern
ment immigration makes but slow head
wav against such bitter interference.
1t is time that thesGoyernment moves
to make It's power felt among the lying,
Iechrous hypocrites who intest the territory
of Utah. The condition OF the population
in that part of the country is the disgrace
of the nineteenth century. Mormonism,as
it encourages prostitution, mus abe rebuk ID
and removed at eneo, or rs evil may
assume a front g,iust which it will soon
be hard to contend.
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e.. Jan. 5, 1867

L., Jan. 5, 1867.
Mn. "CoM" AND Mr.. EDITOR Now
you are "hi;ting the nail on the head" A
Graded School Is just what Coudersport
wants. Your Directors may build a School
house 80 by 40 feet, and put in two Of the
best teachers in the State, with 90 scholars
Of all ages from to 25 years and Of vari-
Gus stages of advancement, and they will
find that equal justice cannot be done to
all classes. Either the larger or more ad
vanced will be neglected, or, if they receive
the attention they need the more backward
ones and the beginners will fail to receive
proper notice. Put the same teachers in
two different rooms with so scholars prop
erly divided as to qualifications, and each
teacher can do far better for the increased
number Of scholars, than when all were
together.
Our Common School system is such that
by taking the most advantage of It's pro-
visions, our scholars may be fitted for col
Iege chiefly at the expense of public taxes
and yet not increase the taxes.
Put in the Higher Department of the
Graded School person competent to teach
all that our Academies propose to teach,
require a strict preparation and examina-
ton eff aay one endeayoriug to 60 from the
Lower to the Higher Department. Put in
the Lower Departments the best class Of
teachers, thus making the School o2e that
will offer inducements to persons desiring
to study. Thus elevate the system in the
minds of the people. Thus keep at home
hundreds of dollars now spent out of the
county at schools perhaps less efficient and
useful
Do they say the taxes will not support
it? Then, as the JOURNAL says, charge a
moderate tuition to help pay the salary.
Yes, put up a building Of two or three
rooms, and by all means cndeavor to get a
GOOD place. twenty-five dollars paid to
good architect and practical builder for
plans and estimates may save ten times the
money and much in appearance. If You
cannot raise money enough this year, use
the old house a year more. Raise all the
lrw allows and hold the funds till by an
other tax next year you can raise enough.
The additional cost Of making the building
a little larger, wider and higher is not
great in proportion to its convenience.
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EDITOR JoURNAL-Dear Sir: | notice
in last weeks Journal an article from
Com" on "Graded Schools" | often see
articles on the subject but don't quite un,
derstand what "Graded School" is.
viii Com" tell me through the Jour
NAL,
l. What is a Graded School?
2. Is it for villages only!
g. Is it practical for school of 40 OF
so scholars?
4. Is the expense necessarily larger than
for other schools?
5. Why are such schools better?
6. How many rooms are needed?
Let him answer chief qustion in any
way he may deem plainest to the dull
comprehension of us Directors and Tax
PAYERS. ONE OF THE LATTER.
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sons recommending each pardon is between
ten and fifteen. In the case of William
Aiken, Ex-Governor of South Carolina, the
list Of recommendations reaches three hun
drel, Land Geo. A. TreL holm, who was Secre-
tary of the rebel Treasury, has nearly one
thousand names appended to his petition.
A list of all the persons who have received
pardons will be made out soon after the con-
yention of Congress, and when that is com
pIeted the House will have received the in
in regard to the clemency which
has been extended By the President to re
peuteDt rebels.
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SCR SS FSS

Come not single. Hundreds meet with mis-
fortunes at every turn of the great wheel OF
life. Suffering, sorrow and sickness is the
Inheritance of man. Dyspepsia has claim
ed millions as its victims, and for Yeas
there has seemed to be 90 reliable remedy
for it. Our readers vii! rejoice, to hear that
Goes Dyspepsia Cure will certainly cure
it in every instauc.. All its attendant
affections, Ike cramps, cole, indigestion,
sickness OF stomach souring and rising of
food, sick-headache, general debility and
want of appetite are sure to yield to Goes
Dyspepeia Cure.
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1t appears that during 1865 there
were 85 railway accidents in the United
States in which lives were lost, and in
them lis persons were killed and COZ
wounded. This is great improvement
over 1865, when there were 1873 railroad
accidents, in which 335 persons were killed
and 1897 wounded; and it exhibits less
unmber of kiIle and wounded by such ac-
cidents, than any year since 1861. These
accidents, however, do not incluue any
where persons were injured by their own
careIessness. There were % steamboat
accidents during 1856 OF the various riv-
ers and lakes in the United States, by
which 633 persons were killed and l56
wounded This is less number than oc-
cured during 1865, for which year the re-
port is 80 accidents, in which 1888 persens
were killed and 265 wounded, but it is a
larger number than was reported for any
previous year since 1864. These reports
do not include loss of life by disasters at sea
nor during naval engagements.
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OEE ofour Democratic exchanges, in an
effort to console its afflicted readers under
their late defeat, resorts to that neve;- -2ailing
source of consolation, "the good time is com
ing" and exc'aims: "Yictory yet awaits us
if we remain true to country, to principle
and to ourselves" No doubt about it; but
the trouble with what is called the Democ-
racy is, that for many years they have no
been true to any Of these things. 1t wat
because they gave up to party and to s'as
very what was due to country and to liber-
ty, and gave up to naughty aristocracy
and finally to traitors what belonged to
their government, to the people and tc
themselves, that their parry is now over,
whelmed with disaster and disgrace.
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.gOnnsOn-FetO.

Johnson has vetoed the BlIl giving the
negroes the right to vote in the District OF
Columbia.
Gen. Grant is said to disarprove of the
veto.
The New York Post AMI other leading
papers while they disapprove of the veto Of
the Suffrage Bill, give Mr.. Johnson talk
ing to about the right of Rebels to dictate
terms.
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1t IS stated that our country will be la
mentally behind Others in the character Of
goods and manufactures on exhibition at
the Great Paris Fair. The New. York
Times says: "Zealous politicians sent out
in crowds as commissioners, Indian savages
in war paint and feathers, and an American
bar-room fully equipped and in successful
operation, may attract crowds as objects of
curiosity, but they will scarcely elevate
American labor in the eyes OF the world at
LARGE.
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ne Goats Bros of WelIsyiI!e have lat,

Eg- Coats Bros of WelIsviIle have late
ly furnished Furniture for several families
in this place and have given very general
satisfaction. Their Chamber Sets cannot
be surpassed by any in the cities for cheap
hess and quality. We advise all persons
wanting anything in their line to give
them a call at their factory. 1t vii! pay.