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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is.
The President sent the following message
to congress to-day:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Represen-
tatives:
An official copy of the order issued by
Major General ". S. Hancock, commander
of the fifth military district, dated headquar-
tiers, New Orleans, Nov. %, has reached me
through the regular channels of the war de-
partment, and l herewith communicate tito
congress, for such action as it may deem to
be proper, in view OF all the circumstances.
1t will be perceived that Gen. Hancock
announces that he will make the law the rule
of his conduct; that he will uphold the courts
and the civil authorities in the performance
of their proper duties, and that he will use
his military power only to preserve the peace
and enforce the law. He declares, very ex-
plcitly, that the sacred right of trial by Jury
and the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
shall not be crushed out or trodden under
foot. He goes further, and in one compre-
hensive instance, asserts that the principles
of American liberty are still the inheritance
of this people and ever should be.
When a great soldier, with unrestrained
power in his hands to Cypress his fellow men,
| voluntarily forgoes the chance of gratifying
his selfish ambition, and devotes himself to
| me duty of building up the liberties and
Strengthening the laws of his country, he
| presents an example of the highest virtue
that human nature is capable of practicing.
The strongest claim of Washington to be
first IN war, first in peace, and first in the
hearts of his countrymen. is founded on the
great fact that in all his ilustrious career he
scrupulously abstained from violating the
legal and constitutional rights of his fellow
citizens. When he surrendered his com
mission to congress, the president of that
body spoke his praise in saying that he had
always regarded the rights of the civil au-
| thorities through all dangers and disasters.
Where power above the law courted his ac-
,eeptance, he calmly put temptation aside
sysuch magnanimous acts of forbearance
neyon the universal admiration of mankind
anu 'sft name which has no rival in the
hisIoi OF the world.
am far from saying that Gen. Hancock
Is the ont officer Of the American army who
ihhnened by the example of Washing
ION Douoe,ss thousands of them are faith
luiiy uevoted 1.-THE principles for which the
men OF tne ieVoi'lon laid down their lives;
put the distinguish honor belongs to him
OF oelng the nrst oflrsr in high command
civil war, who has given taerance tn tbess
noble sentiments in the lsm of military
| order.
/ respectfully suggest to ,npress tho,
some public recognition of Gen. HancocL,s
patriotic conduct is due, if not to in. to the
friends of law and justice throug1oat the
country. For such an act as his, at s,cb =
time, it is but fitting that its dignity sfSuld
| be indicated and its virtue proclaimed, %
| that les value as an example may not be los
| to the nation.
| ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 18th, 1867.
| The message was laid on the table and
| ordered to be printed,
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Go to the Best.

Go toitoIthe Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practiea
business education, or to become goot
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad
dress lenclosing stampsl the Bryant 4 STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
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For Christmas, at Aiken's.

Lace Sets, Embroidered Linen, Sets 0
Collars and Cuffs, Embroidered and Hem
stitched Handke-chiefs, Scarfs, and lots o
handsome Dress Goods, desirable and sensi
bic for Presents for the coming Holidays
all At low prices. --r.-. s.-r
C. NJ AIKEN.
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FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN,

200 ACRES OF FIRsT-cLAss LAND,
Wv situated only u miles from Rock
Rock lslond. There are 200 acres under culfiva-
ton. and ten covered with timber. 1t IL
we'll watered and has good house, barn, out
houses, &c, with 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 Sloo per acre-lO per cent cash
and the balance on long time ~ n
Enquire of NJ. MARX, Real Bstate Agent
Rock Island. aug5dntf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-20

Has your sister secured certificate Of
the Washington Library Company of Phila-
delphia, in aid of the Riverside Institute for
educating orphans? Each certificate costs a
dollar. with beautiful engraving worth
more than dollar at retail, and secures be-
sides, present at the Great Distribution by
the Company, and an equal chance that the
present NAV be one worth thousands of dol
lars. BY aiding the Institute, fortune may
be secured. Read advertisement. y
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Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. IL, I. o. o. +
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Fe1
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois an
Eagle SITS, at o'clock p. NJ.
Dawn HAwEs, y. q.
- u-.,s X. 5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-20

Wells street, Chicago, Ill. On remittance of rs
cents in postage stamps, it win be sent free by
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, ~ South
LaSaile street. DR.. J. Lubarch, author of the
Mirror Of Youth, has, since 1855, treated all dis
eases Of privase nature according 10 the new
method introduced and practieed by him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success.
oct30dly.
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yohnston,s Flour.

Burgh Brothers are agents for the above
| old and popular brand of Flonr. They have
some choice winter wheat -four, and the very
best assortment of groceries and family sup
niles novl4dtf
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a CARD,

The subscriber, for the past ten years eng,,.s
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring r..
tablishment, would inform his friends and the
citizens Of Rock Island and vicinity, that he Ia,
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establisbmen,
for the purpose Of manufacturing to order first
class fine custom work 20 those that have been in
the habit Of getting their garments cut by Is,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
ton to call at our new establishment, and
to those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
ments We would invite them to call anu give US
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and vestings, together
with large variety of splendid French Coating
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcoats,-all of which will make
10 order i'm tina best and most fashionable manner
at lower rates than the class of goods b
obtained either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business
THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
| North side Of Third Street, near the Post Office
| Davenport Iowa.
| Formerly cutter at Cones.
N. b. The cutting department is under GU
| own supervision. nov29dly.
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Energy Brick.

The best quality Of Energy B6ck can be had
OIL the Energy Brick Yard, on fAe Bluff, back Of
sae Atlantic Brewery, and any quantity.
CONTRACTS made on liberal terms. Please give
me q call VIM ATKINSON
Book Lsland. OCT. II. dtE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-20

An association, or company, has been
formed in this city for the purpose of .pur-
chasing and laying out new cemetery. We
understand that the funds have been subscri-
bed, the association organized, and that the
ground will soon be purchased. A new Gem.
etery is very much needed-indeed, the
present one can no longer he used except by
those who own lots, and new one has be-
come an absolute necessity - eneseo Re
public
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CoNsULTATIoN FRzH.

Patients must write their name, state, and post
once ADDRESS, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, kust contain letter stamp and be ad
dressed to DIR. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1881.
Chicago.
Va Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
In = letter, when they cannot see u.s.
IN. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
iesIHiy tue past seven years, can be consultedat
the hodman House, as follows:
MONDAY. December oaA
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M. MARX,

nEUTSCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY AT
- Law and Notary Public. 0fise in Post Of
zoe Block. Rock Island, Illinois.
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Hemcrrhoids, or Piles.
cATARRH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
is sure cure for this disease
Their consultations for years have averaged
from FIVE to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by a few.
We wish it distinctly understood that Dr. Knapp
Is NOT Travelling Physician. lie only visits a
few places occasionally, to accommodate his mum
erous patients who cannot conveniently visit him
in Chicago.
5rs- Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages OF disease. While all the diseases cur
able, II taken in season. all stages are not. Your
case may be durable this week. not next-to-day,
not 20 -mnrroM; hcnce the dan of delay
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LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS line viii be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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FOR SALE.

A ONE STORY FRAME BUILDING, CON-
~ tanning rooms, good cistern. small stable.
one acre garden and orchard. and u acres of
good land, only one mile from Rock Island.
Apply to NJ. MARX.
oct7dlm. Real Estate Agent.
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RAIL10AD DRIDaH.
Accommodated Trains.

On aud after Monday, Dec. Sand until further
notice, Trains between Davenport and Rock ISL
and will run ms follows:
DAVENPORT LEAVE ROCK ISLAND.
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eco. h. GALE. ,
SO GALE & WRIGHT

pRoDUcE 4 COMMISSION MrRcusNrs
ia south Water Street, Chicago. post ~.
nee Box o4z: Orders and Consisnments solio;tsd
msy26-dtf '0'''i'0s'
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NO Case will be Received, whel
there are any Doubts Of Cure
or Relief

Our terms are CASH: hence the money mus,
be sent with all orders for medicines. Ii cost,
from FIVE to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines.
Efs- The poor will ne favoraa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-20

much misery and sickness.
would have been spared
me had / but read this be-
fore /. Just published
Third edition. Price 2j
cents. The Mirror O
Youth, OF the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. BY
Dr-J. Lubarch, Practicins
Physician, No. l43 South
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JAMES HHEIER's
Saloon and Restaurant |!
Camden Mills.

The subscriber has OPered Saloon and Res
taurant, on Water street, in the village Of Cam
den Mills, between the Bridge and Young's
Store, where he will be happy to see his friend.
and the public generally, and will furnish all
With Good Liquors, Ale, Beer, Cigars, Tobacco
and Refreshments, at reasonable rates. Give US
a call.
declidwlm. JAMES KELLER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-20

For the Holidays. 80
New styles of dress goods, Cloaks, Lace
Collars, Linen aud Embroidered Sets,
Scarfs, Gloves, fancy beltings, and great
many other goods suitable for the holiday
trade, at EsA-ts x l.. kIEsow's.
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Saloon & Boarding House.

The undersigned respectfully notifies the psb-
lie, that he has stabilized
SALOON AND BOARDING HOUSE.
IN Cops building, ON Illinois street, opposite
heC-R. 4 4 I. B. depot and viii do all In
hispovsrfo safisfy his customers in both brsn-
sh,ss,ns GEORGE heff >
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pEADER, CHOOSE BETWEEN A vIGOR-
IL GUS age or an untinely death. Oh, how
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For the Holidays.

n. hIMbALI-, Ass
Davenport, Dec. l6, 1867.
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P. S.-By reference to our telegraPhic
dispatches from Washington, of the goth, it
will be seen that the descendant of the Sen
ecas either got on ''big drunk" or was
drugged-most likely the former.
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ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington, D. c.. Dec. 18th, 1867.
The message was laid on the table and
ordered to be printed.
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Asiatic Cholera.

LEW s. H.-soN, IL. D
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c. NJ. AIKEN
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-07-08
OrieInaI Letter OF John wesley.

Mrs Ann Partridge, aged over eighty years
and resident OF Union, Erie county, Pa, has
centenary Offering, an original letter of John
Wesley, the founder of Methodism, received by
her from her aunt Miss Padbury, to whom 1t
was written under the following circum-
stances:-The followers OF Wesley were making
efforts to build themselves a chapel and the
lear down by night what they erected in day
time. This lady wrote to Mr.. Wesley asking
his advice in the matter, and the following is
his reply
ToNDoN October 20. l787.-My Dear Betty;-I love
m see anything that comes from you, although it be
unon "a melancholy occasion. Nothing can be done
on the Court Of Kings Bench till the latter end of
next week a. tns Syc5 NAV W nossih S
nothing can be done this way. we can but fight at
heTps there But prayer and fasting of excellent
,Iaes! hut IN God be Tor US. who can be against
Possibiy shall visit yol this winter. always am,
my dear Betsy -
my Yours, most affectiOnately, ]. WESLEY.
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Cbess I'm Paris and in New York.

The Paris correspondence of the London
ments held every evening in the conference
saloon or in the International concert-room of
the club The most celebrated chess players
are Andersen of London, Neumann OF Berlin,
and the champion OF Prussia. Mr.. Morphy-
the king of chess-is to be here and has an
nounced his willingness to give cd DIS To the
greatest among the great, so that there is no
doubt that the Chess Congress of 1867 will be
one OF absorbing interest and will be a memo
rable one in the history Of this noble game"
Morphy's determination to give odds doubtless
excludes him from the Congress- but will give
extraordinary interest to the meeting OF great
players. We have no report OF any games by
Anderssens
The New York Chess Club is nightly playing
The first game Ia not ended.
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Philadelphia Trade Report.

MONDAY, July 8.-There is but little demand
for Cotton. We quote middling at 26c. and &c
for New Orleans. ura
There is no change in Quercitron Bark The
last sale Of No. was at S42 D ton. r.
The Flour Market continues excessively dull,
and prices are dropping. There is no inquiry
except for small lots for the supply of the home
trade within the range of Saturdays quota
ions. viz-S14@18'50 for fancy brands; $l0@l2
for Pennsylvania and Ohio do $976@Dll for
Northwestern extra family: $9@950 for extras
and $8@8'50 for super1ne. 100 barrels Rye Flour
sold at 81: Prices of Corn Meal are nominal.
New red ranges from S225 to $3.50, and old from
S240 to $3.50 1900 bushels California were sold
on secret terms. Rye commands $3.50 Corn is
rather quiet, with sales OF 5000 bushels at 3110
for Western mixed. and SlIl@112 for yellow.
800 bushels white sold at Sl0S Oats are steady
at 85c. No transactions In Barley Malt
Whisky-The demand is limited, and prices
nominal -F =
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Foreign News Per steamer City of
London,

NEW YORK, July 8.-The steamer City of Lon.
don brings European dates to the Nth ult.
The Earl of Belmore is to become Governor OF
New South Wales
Startling developments continue to be made
in regard to the on RACES perpetrated under the
auspices of the Sheffield Trades Union Muir
DER arson and other crimes were freely con-
fessed to by men in the employ of the Union
against those who had given offense.
In the House Of Lords an Important debate on
the Irish Church had taken place. Earl Russell
favored proposition by Earl Grey of dividing
the revenues of the Established Church in Ire
land between the Roman Catholic and Pro-
testaut clergy, in order to found permanent
peace in Ireland.
The North German Constitution bill has been
signed by the King of Prussia, and promul-
gated. 1t was to go Into operation July /. The
Diet was closed on the 10Th ult. with congratu.
latory message from the King. who gives an
assurance Of an enduring peace.
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The Attempt to Murder General StrioIS-
ler-The Assassin Arrested.

From The L aUrence Kansas Journal, Jttly3.
The following account of the attempt to MUIR
der General II. j. Strickler, which we take from
an extra Of the Topeka Record, will be read
with painful and startling interest by our read
eTs General Strickler is an old resident OF the
State, and is one of our best citizens. and is
wide and favoraby known throughout the
State. The Record says
"About4 P, NJ. Monday. July /, an attempt was
made TO murder General II. j. Strlcller, at his resi-
denco; near Tecumseh. In this county. II was re-
ported on the street on Monday evening that he
dead, but the arrival of DR.; Bailey, who had been
called to attend him. contradicted the story and the
doctor says that it is probable that he will live. He
shot by William Bushman, halfbreed Indian,
who lived just west of Topeka. The ball from
the revolver entered the mouth, broke the upper
jaw, and lodged in the back part Of the neck.
Mr.. Strickler's version, as we have heard
IL, is that he was shellng Ia his granary and
hearing noise. .:he turned and saw Bushman In the
act OF firing Bushman after firing started at for
Topeka, but was soon followed by party who over
took him this side Of Tecumseh. He refused TO be
tab en- and showed fight, and before he arrested
shot three times, in the face, aud twice in
the back, Bushman was brought In and confined in
the caaboose, and fourteen buckshot taken from his
body by DIR. Greene. He Is q man about twenty-four
years old of good education General Strickler well
known all over the State. having been prominent in
Kansas matters for the past ten years"
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TIE INDIAN WAR.
News from Custer's Command 60 the 9th
Anst.-severaI Engagements with the

News from Custor's Command 60 the 9th
Anst'-severaI Engagements with the
Enemy.
OMAHA, Nebraska July THE following has
Just 6een received at headquarters from Gene
raj Custer's command, dated at Riverside,
Colorado, forty miles west OF Fort Sedgwick,
On the Path ult forty-five Sioux attacked de-
taohment of twenty-five men, under Captain
Hamilton, near the forks of the Republican,
After gallant fight the Indians were defeated
and driven of, with loss Of two warriors killed
and several wounded, Hamilton losing only one
horse On the same day large band OF
Sioux warriors surrounded .Custers camp,
endeavoring to stampede the horses but
were repuised without the loss of a single
animal. On the 26th a war party of
Sioux and Cheyennes, numbering Ave or six
hundred, attacked and surrounded forty-eight
men of the 9TH Cavalry, under Lieutenants Rob
bins and Cook, who were escorting q supply
train from Fort Wallace The Indians re-
mained about the train for three hours, and
made desperate efforts to effect It's capture; but
after well contested fight they were also re-
pulsed, with loss of five warriors killed and
several wounded, and one horse captured Our
loss was only two men wounded.
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THE SOUTH.
VIRGINIA.
Military Institute Maury Wishes to
Join the Faculty.

Military Institute Maury Wishes to
Join the Faculty.
A correspondent of the Richmond Whig in a
letter from Lexington, Va, I'd inst, devoted to
the praises of the Virginia Military Institute,
gives the following |
Important changes have been made in the corps of
professors. Major N. b. Hardin, distinguished gra-
duate of the Institute, who has been engaged as a
practical and analytical chemist in New York city
since the war will soon return to fill the chair Of
General and Applied Chemistry, Colonel Mcdonald
retaining that OF Geology, Mineraogy, and Me-
taluTgy.
DIR. r. L. Madison will resume his place In the In-
sttute at the next session as Professor OF Animal and
Vegetable Physiology. Colonel William Gilman is
still Professor of Agriculture, but will not return
the Institute, learn, until the general improved
ucal importance.
The friends OF science, the admirers of splendid at
tainments and the lovers OF true nobility OF SOUL will
be reoced TO learn that so soon as he obta ms peIms
Maury viii be added the brilliant list that already
adOrns the Institute learn from unquestlonRble e
authority that such Is mis- wish and purpose with the
view OF thus devnng the remainder of his days TO the
service of his beloved native state.
IL is in contemplation by the Institute authorities
geological survey OF Virginia. under the special and
immediate uperintendence OF General q. w. Lee,
Captain John NJ. Brooke, and Colonel NJ. M. Nc
Donald, TO whom will be added Captain NJ. Many,
will probably be engrafted on our distinguished
military school. Major Whittlesey, OF the United
States Army, Is here 10 consult with the Board and
faculty upon general system of military instruction
for the country at large about TO be under
the auspices OF General U. S Grant cannot into
details at present. but the proposed scheme will enlist
the patronage and favor OF the Federal Government
in behalf OF the colleges that adoptit.