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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15
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For Acts Of Charity

and benevolence Philadelphia stands prom
inent among her sister cities. During the
war she had her refreshment saloons where
thousands were fed while on their way TO
the front, and now, in order that the good
work may be continued, it is proposed to
provide for the Orphans of many of these
brave heroes who fell in defence of the sta-s
and stripes. For this purpose the Washing
ton Library Company of Philadelphia, was
organized in. aid of the Riverside Institute Of
New ersey.tf Here the Orphans of Soldiers
and Sailors in all parts of the country will
be gratuitously educated and made useful
members OF society. The just aad honora
BILE plan adopted for raising the necessary
funds for this charitable object has received
the endorsement of every one. Head ad'
vertisement.
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chair after he had been sworn in at the cap
itol. On that point be said there was some
doubt, as Gen. Grant had given them no as
surances as to which ofatAe two presidents
he would fecognize Spt, in the event of a
refusal on his partt6 espouse their cause,
they had the militia of the northern states
to fall back upon, IS well as their own pow
serfd orsanizatio1, shes6rsnd Army Of the
Republic, 1 large portion Of which will be
found IN Washington. I suggested that the
Success of the conservatives in the fall cleo.
tions would probably cause change in their
programme. He replied, "No, it viii only
necessitate the greater firmness and quicker
action" He also remarked that it was be-
lieved Mr.. sJohnson would resist bnt that
the little power of resistance which had been
left him by congress would not be- dificuli
to overcome. Such is the desperate pro
gramme Of che reyolutionists, andI have q
positive assurance from those who know that
it will be strictly carried OUT Vase. Cor
Bostoa Post, Oct. 2. ss
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All over the country, from San Francis.
co to Portland, in all the large towns, the
democrats have held immense and spontan-
eoas meetings to rejoice over the great VIC
tories over radicaEsm. Bonfres have
blazed, csanons roared, flags waved, and
hurrahs filed the air. Strong and able men
have spoken to the people, and thejoy express.
ed IN different parts Of the country at the
prospect of relief from radical rule, is
strong evidence of the sincere love of the
people for their country. Thousands viii
now proclaim their qualification at the pros
pect OF a restoration of the Union which
opens before them; at "a return to those
principles in the government which gave
honor, peace, prosperity to the nation; at q
return to that accountability and economy
which relieved industry from oppressive bur
dens and enabled the laborer to stand as in.
dependent before his employer as a free cit
zen should. This is what gives charm to
the future and imparts to the prospect q
value beyond any partisan qualification
The people are moving. II is their work.
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Suspension Before Imprisonment.

The Buffalo Commercial Adrertiser, Trad
ical,) speaking of the impending complica-
tons, says. -
| The trouble, however, is that there is a
| class of impatient men in the country--and
we are sorry to say that there are many
prominent politicians and- journalists am
| ong them-acho can neither a0ait for the COM
missson BY the President Of any acts justify
| ing impeachment, nor for The action of the
se,i0N. i-s "a
| Already they are devising means to obvi-
ate any such delay. Their anxiety to rid
the White House of its odious incumbent
| kaa0aos no discretion. They declare that he
mnst be suspended from. has functions pend
ing trial. The, Albany Epeaiag Journal
sometimes sensible in other things, says in
yesterdays issue ''that the first proceeding
of congress on assembling viii probably be
to pass bill suspending from his functions
any officer against whom process is pend
| ing for impeachment. Mrs. johnson viii veto
| such a law. If it is passed over his head be
may refuse to obey it. This refusal would
| be reasonable act, and would warrant
congress in dispossessing him" s6 5-
| We notice that the same idea has been
preached iE other quarters. -NOac this plan
| is clearly illegal and understandable, and is
calculated 10 precipatate aud gire plansibi5its
to the resy action upon the part of the Presi-
dent ,ehich its authors confessedIy seek to pre-
rent and auoid. Such course, if attemp-
ted, could not fail to evoke forcible resistance
| upon the part of the President, and strength
en- him By gicing him the right an the strag-
| gle. "a
Such suggestions are simply misehievous
and ought to be stopped. We fear, however
that there are many influential politicians
! who, taking counsel of their passions and
| impotence, viii press the above plan upon
| congress, and that they will find too ready
listeners. y
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A Desperate Revolutionsry Movement

The radical leaders now here are Boosting
confdentially, among their friends Of the
completeness of their plans for the future.
They say Gen. Butler has already prepared
a joint resolution declaring that any officer
against whom articles of impeachment shall
be preferred shall be suspended from Office
during trial upon the charges preferred.
Immediately following the passing of this
resolution articles of impeachment will be
rushed through the house under a call for
the previous question, and Mr.. Wade will be
sworn INTO Office as acting president of the
United States. Your correspondent inquir-
ed OF one of these gentlemen how they pro-
posed securing Mr.. Wade the presidential
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15


The result of the town elections in Con-
Inecticut is important in its bearing upon the
general election next spring. A large pro-
portion--three fourths or more--oft the towns
vote in October, ct which time the complex
ion of the next legislature is pretty definite
Undecided. From the latest reports 1t seems
that the democrats have carried more than
twenty towns which sent republicans to the
legislature last year. This is of itself enough
to insure change in the general assembly !;
for although at the last session the republi-
cans were in the majority, a change of
four votes in the house and one in the sem
ate would have placed the democracy in the
ascendant. II Asthe democrats have sustained
no losses, while making such decided gains,
it is evident that the next Legislature will be
thoroughly reformed. The election of a
United States senator comes before that
body at its next session. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

"A Washington special to the Chicago
Times says: Official authority is given for
declaring that it is due alike to the president
and Gen. Sherman to state that the report
telegraphed to the northern and western
papers, from this city, that the mission of the
latter to the capital was of political nature
is untrue. Gen. Sherman was here merely
for consultation with the president and Gen.
Grant relative to our Indian affairs. and not
III any manner to consult about the policy of
any man or party, nor to accept or decline a
cabinet portfolio,nor express regret at the re-
moval or retention in office of any enc.
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Horse Tanning 4 TRAINING.
The Most Practical System known
In the World.

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take charge of the Rock Island County Fair
Grounds, G m at all times be found at his resi-
denceop the Grounds. He will break colts and
unmanagable horses, and train horses for the
track. He has opened school OF iastrucfaon
foran who wish TO famiiiarize themselves win
his sys stem.
Lectures wRl be delivered, at the ground every
Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Terms, s..
Persons who have vicious or unmanagabie
horses are requested to bring them in to be broke
sept27dwH.z ESQ sa sfal He. MiLbs'
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also all soldiers who had not been honorably
discharged from the service. "No influence
but that" says the Tribune, "could by any
possibility have made.a change gilmore than
10000 votes since last fall. ~ The men who
changed from tbs radical to the demo
cratic side mus, Of course, have been
radicals, else they could not have "changed'
tothe democratic side. The inference, there.
fore is, that the "draft sneaks" and the
"deserters" were radical republicans.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

Laboring men, did you ever think of the
fact that You are paying taxes On every thing
you possess, and to school the children OF
your rich neighbor, who has his money in
government bonds q? He pays no taxes on
his bonds that draw heavy interest, and
thai in gold. His bonds are not taxed to
keep up the road that he eriyes on, nor to
pay for building school houses, or the teach
ers' salary for schooling. his children, nor
help pay any portion of the state, county,
township or corporation taxes. Btsis equal,
1. 1t right. as it just s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The Loyal League rooms at Washington
we're closed and dark on election night, al
though preparations had been made for an
illumination. Attic Chronicle Office there
was a crowd of Disguised republicans. One
of them declared that he hailed from Phila-
delphia, but now cursed the city as a. dis
grace to the nation. Another said, SWELL
Philadelphia has done it now. Wait and see
what Andy will do, damn him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The telegraph informs us that rowing
committee of congress is partly in Mary
land and part in Kentucky to see if those
states have constitutions republican" in
form, HAD they not better again subdi.
vide and investigate IN Ohio and Pennsyl-
ysnia? i '1s1s FF7tsa $50 ~"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

A petition is going round for signatures
asking the fortieth congress to impeach An
drew johnson without unnecessary delay.
We rather think that Impeachment is knock.
ed on the head. The elections on Tuesday
settled it. 1t is laid out fat ON the radical
platform, and it.makes what the old aerones
call "a very purity corpse.'-EM Y. Herald,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The congressional committee that is now
irving to smell out frauds in the 4th Con.
necticut District, finds some very odorous
things on the wrong side. For instance,
one of their witnesses the other day on cross
examination was made to confess to whole
sale purchasing of voters for Barnum, the
Snowman, the defeated radical candidate.
The highest price of a radical voter, from
his confession, seems to have been sos. 49,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The people having overcome the secession
rebellion are now giving their attention to
radical revolution. That destructive move
ment, under the deceitful guise of patriotism
and an exclusive love of justice and liberty,
received such sturdy popular blows in the
great states of Ohio and Pennsylvania,
not to speak of Indiana and Iowa, as will
make the recovery of its former strength out
of the question
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15
Franklin Pierce upon the Elections.

Wednesday evening the Concord demo
Gratis waited upon Ex.President Pierce to
congratulate him upon the result of the re.
cent elections. In response to call, the
distinguished gentleman appeared and ad.
dressed his fellow citizens as follows
sgt has been so long your part and mine, my
friends and neighbors, to breast and smile back
defiance mt what we have believed to be the tor.
rent OF evil that one hardly knows how to re-
ceive notes of triumph. I free to confess
however, that the results you have come to an
nounce ar not surprise to me. There have
been mutterings and some distinct enunciations,
which proclaimed them pretty significantly in
my mind ~a@
Not the least of these was the announcement
and hope which came down to US from cur nei Oh
boring-Montagne Verte-a noble state, repre-
scented by high men for years-Iudge ColaInore.
Gov. Foot, Inland Hall, and others of like stamp.
Then came the Ii, 600 fresh voices from Maine
speaking encouragement and hope. CHEERS and
applause.) Then Montana-far-off Montana
came over the mountains with her trumpet tone
saying Rally to the rescue of your country.
Wave, Munich, all thy banners wave
And charge with all thy chivalry,'
For we are striking hands with you in this great
battle for Union and Independence. Then came
California Applause and cheers booming over
cape and ocean TO assure us that the Pacific has
recovered its feet and is ready for the great
flict !; and now I learn that we may hope for vic
tory in Ohio (applause), which seems like hoping
against all hope. And finally old sturdy Penn
sylvania (great oheering), which holds Indepen-
dence HAIL. speaks words of terror to the wrong
and encouragement to the right
warn you, my friends, to note the fact that
these triumphs, whatever they be, are no party
triumphs. The people have risen in their males
ty, with o Consciousness of their power and, dis
regarding party lines and party aspirations,
have been silently considering what belongs to
them, their children and their country. / think
the great battle has been fought and won. If the
results are significant in nothing else they are in
this-that the white race-our race-the German,
Italian, French, Irish, Scotch, and Anglo-Saxon
peopIe-are still to be the controlling power on
| this continent.
1t is for you, now, to remember your duties
your fidelity to principles-what you owe to your
neighbors-whether they agree with you or not
and to take care that the public veal suffers 10
detriment at yottr hands. thank you for your
very kind greeting and not having strength in
my present state of health to say more, L bid you
all good might" Hsa- So
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

ii viii hold a public examination of appli.
cants for teachers certificates at my office
in Rock Island, on Wednesday, Oct, S0th,
and Friday, November Sth. = Examination
will begin at 10 A. NJ, and close at P. N.
Thorough preparation in all the branches
required by law win secure certificate
Nothing else will. 10
WV. H. GEsr,
daw3t: Superintendent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

It is believed by some republicans at Hash-
ington that, in view Of the results of the recent
elections, congress win make no serious attempt
to impeaeh the President.--t Chicago 1osrnat.
tits believed by the majority of the Amer
;can neople that the RAIDS dare not do It.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

When Gen. Sheridan entered barouch at,
the Revere House on Tuesday with Butler
to ride to the Lowell depot, the crowd sung
out, "Hullo; old cockeye Pr Boston Courier.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton was among the
arrivals at the Continental Hotel last night.
Il Philadelphia Press, Oct. 8. s4 qA
There is 2 prevalent suspicion that the
"Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton" did not enjoy his
visit in Philadelphia as much as he had
hoped to.-INzY. World. as -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The N. Z. Evening Post sees an admoni-
tory finger in the Ohio vote. 1t is more
than 10 fager, it is a. whole fist right be.
tween the eyes Of radiealism.- Boston
Pact -s
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EMPLOYMENT Wanted.

A woman wants work as housekeeper-
one who is well acquainted with all kinds OF
work, and one who wants a steady home.
Enquire at this Office. sfA
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

Ben Wade said the democrats ought to
be sent to IL. He is in fair way to know
whether any of them get there. y. g,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

There was q democratic earthquake OF
Tuesday. The republicans were shocked
of course Boston Post. 81 'fas $500
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LOCAL COLUMN.
Notice to Teachers

FIFTEEN CENTS line viii be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.U
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a@Llqnor prosecutions are beginning to APP
pear again in Connecticut. - sxasssz less -
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Som ethiug New,

Go to Bamberger's and see his new stock
of Dress Goods, Trimmings, dc. II
aug30dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

The Cincinnati Enquirer hesdsits Wed.
nesday's issue with nine eeckerels in q rev,
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New Carpets, at Aiken's.

Brussels Carpets, baa iii s-.7yt 49,
ti 3 PLY Carpets, tg.ssjr,a ..s
.a-l Ingram Carpets, 90
Dutch Carpets,
80 ~ Rag Carpets,
Hemp Carpets,
Druggets, Mating, Mats, Rugs, dc, just
received and for sale as low as the lowest.
Floor Oil Cloths, all widths, from one yard
to four yards wide.
New Flannels and Blankets, Just received
cheap and very desirable. 7sg... .,-.s5
- G. M. AIKEN. !,
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Mrs. Lineoln's shawls were broap enough
to cover large contracts. ssaaaf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15
FOR SALE At A BARGAIN.

FOR SALE AT 4 BARGAIN.
OOn ACRES OF FIRsT-CLAsS LAND,
C-O situated only Al miles from Rock
Rock Islond. There are zoe acres under cultiva-
ton, and ten acres covered with timber. 1t is
well watered and has a good house, barn, out
houses, &C., with a fine large orchard and plenty
of small fruit. 1t would be good place for a
small colony, and affords fine opportunity for
establishing pleasure garden or brewery. 1t
will be sold at 800 per aore-10 per cent. cash
and the balance on long tine.
Enquire of NJ. MARX, Real Estate Agent,
Rock Island. aug5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

Judge Chase's visit to Ohio was highly
successful, Stir, about some more, salmon.
Il Boston Post. g7a4i
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15
Gov. Sevmour's Speech


it is hardly necessary to say that Gov.
Seymour's speech in the New York demo
cratic state convention, published in our
paper, is equal to his best efforts. Gov.
Seymours speeches always seem to us to
combine the very best elements of popular
addresses, They are admirable in concep.
ton; that is, he has the whole scope of the
subject he discusses in his mind, the matter
which he furnishes to his audience is full OF
thought and important information, clearly
arranged, Is sustained by the most cogent
ARGUMENT and expressed in diction equally
simple and elegant.
No reader of the ARGUS should fail to
peruse it carefully, and then take pains to
have his republican neighbors do the same.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

According to the Chicago Tribune e Of
Friday, the llth, the men in Ohio who run
away to escape the draft, and the men who
deserted from the army. were radical repub-
licans. That paper says "the army rolls
and draft records showed that 10000 men
either fed from their places of residence to
avoid being drafted or deserted the military
services" and the amendment, proposed to
the constitution in Ohio, excluded all these
men from ever voting again in Chic, and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15
A BAND OF MUSIC
Will be in attendance. Also, official officers ts
preserve good order. ear

ss-The above Races will be governed by the
rules of Dexter Driving Park Three or more
entries will be required to fill, and two to start.
M. All entries must be made by s O'Clock r
NJ, the day previous to each days race. Entries
TO be made at PHIL. HENS SALOON.
Admission 50eents. IS sfk 9f go,
Quarter Stretch Badges for the Meeting, $500
NJ. N. ALLEN, Gent Sup't.
J. DODGE, Secretary and Treasurer. {le
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-15

Flour, Sugar and Saw Mil Machinery, House
Castings and Iron Railing, Lard Kettles, Bells
and Brass Castings. Boring apparatus forged
and finished for boring AItesian Wells Of any
Kind, made of the best material-made to order.
Farmers who will be in want Of Cane Mills
this year, would do well to give their orders soon,
in order to have their mill in proper time.
have large mill patterns, that can be only
made to order. ,. .ea...sw
Any one in want of heavy castings for any
purpose, would do we'll to give me a call, before
goingto distance-to get what can be made at
home just "a well, and with much less expense.
Repairing doue on short notice.
.stsEl WIN. n THOMPSON. 8
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The Buffalo Commercial Adrertiser, trad
ical, speaking of the impending complica-
tons, SAYS. ~. "A "a -"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-06

A ToucH1NG PAssAcE.-How eloquently
does Chautabriand reply to the inquiry
Is there a God:'
''There is God The herbs of the
valley the cedars of the mountain, bless
him; the insects sport in His beams; the
elephant salutes Him with the rising orb
Of the day the birds sing Him in the
foliage; the thunder proclaims Him in the
Heavens the ocean declares His immen-
sity. Man alone has said there is no Godv
Unite in thought at the same instant, the
most beautiful objects in nature; suppose
that you see at once all the hours of the
year; a morning of spring and a morning
Of autumn "a light bespangled with stars
and night covered with clouds !; meadows
enameled with flowers and forests hoary
with snow fields gilded by tints of au-
tumn; then alone you will have a just
conception Of the universe While you
ale gazing upon that SUN which is plung-
ing under the vault of the West, another
observer admires Him merging
from the gilded gates of the East.
By what inconceivable magic does that
aged star which is sinking fatigued and
burning in the shade of the evening, reap
pear at the same in time, fresh and hunlid
with the rosy dews Of morning? At ev-
cry instant Of the day the glorious orb is
at once rising, respondent at monday,
and setting in the West; or properly
speaking no East, West or South, in the
world. Everything reduces itself to a
single point, from whence the King of
Day sends forth at once triple light in
one substance. The bright splendor is
perhaps that which nature can present that
is most beautiful, for while it gives us an
idea of the perpetual magni6cence and
resistless power Of God, it exhibits at
the same time shining image of the glor-
ious Trinity"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1867-06-06

The VALUE OF T1ME-When the Ro-
man Emperor said, I have lost day. he
uttered a sadder truth than if he had ex-
claimed, 1 have lost a kingdom Napo-
leon said that the reason why he beat the
Austrians was, that they did not know the
value of five minutes. At the celebrated
battle of Rivoli, the conflict seemed on the
point of being decided against him. He
saw the critical state of affairs, and in
stantly took his resolution He dispatch
ed flag to the Austrian headquarters
with proposals for an armistice. The un-
wary Austrians fell into the snare-for a
few minutes the thunders Of battle were
hushed. Napoleon seized the precious
moments, and while amusing the enemy
with mock negotiations, re-arranged his
line of battle, changed his front, and in a
few minutes was ready to renounce the
farce of discussion for the stern arbitra-
ment of arms. The splendid victory of
Rivoli was the result. The great moral
victories and defeats Of the world often
turn on five minutes. Men may loiter ;
time flies, and all the great interests of
life are speeding on, with the sure and ST.
lent tread Of destiny.