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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

Never have we been called upon to narrate par
ticulars Of q shooting that has caused us
mere sorrow than the one that took place last
night, which resulted in the shooting of A. j.
Nelson, young man of unblemished character
and one of Nebraska City's best and oldest citi-
zens. The particulars of the said affair we learn
from his physician, DR.. N. B. Larsh, who receiv-
ed them from the victim last night. Before pro-
ceeding, we would state that Mr. Nelson has been
brought up in the family of Col. Tuxbury since a
small boy; and has been living with them up to
the present time. The colonels residence is
about a mile and half from the city, and Gus
was frequently in the habit of remaining in the
city over night, and at such times usually stayed
at the Colorado House or with some of the clerks
in the city.
He has been preparing for some time an ssout-
fit" with which to cross the plains and had hi.
arrangements almost completed for starting
business connected with the trip caused his de-
tenton in town last evening and in order to Sc
cure lodging for the night he called at the Col
orado House early in the evening and engaged a
room for the night stating thit he might not call
until late.
Between eleven and twelve o'clock last night
he knocked at the hall door of the boarding house
and was answered from within by man named
Jim Wishardt, who wished to know what he wan
ted. Mr.. Nelson replied that he had come for the
purpose of going to bed and that he had engaged
a bed In the early part of the evening. The man
Wishardt replied that he could not get in, &C.
After considerable talking Nelson was in the act
of walking away, when Wishardt opeped thedoor
firing three shots at him, one of which TAKING
effect close to the spinal bone and passed through
the lungs, which caused him to fall Nelson cali
ed to the man and told him he was wounded and
1mplored him to be taken to DIR. Larsh's office
but the brute, lost to all sense of humanity. cIos
ed the door and left Nelson laying in the street
by crawling on the ground and walking he found
his way to the corner of Main and 9th streets
where some one accompanied him to the Office Of
Dr. Larsh, at which place he arrived about two
hours after being shot. -, = WV
A bed was furnished him in the Office and tho
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20


A leveler perceiving two crows flying side
by side, said, Gay, that is Just how it should
be +; hate to see one crow over another"
G. G. B.. of St. Adams, VT. suggests the
following as the best method of warming
chilled lambs Put half dozen hot bricks
IN bushel basket, cover them with fine
straw, and put the lamb on the straw.
A young lady in Iowa City requested a
dry goods clerk to show her some lavender kid
gloves. There being several different shades
of colors, she was COMPOUNDED with the colors
and asked, (which of these pairs are tn
1avenderest :"
Two gentleman of the bar were vending
their way home late one night, when one was
nabbed by the Charles and put in the lock-
up. A friend on learning the mishap asked
the other why he did not bail him out. "Bail
him out p said the topper, ''you could not
pump him out
A Hebrew butcher in New York city has
been arrested at the instigation of the anti
cruelty .toanimals society, for cutting the
throat of bullock instead of first knocking
him on the head The law of Moses, it is
claimed, requires animals to be slaughtered
in the former way.
A female freedman was brought up the
other day in one of the Georgia towns fol
fighting
"This is your first fight is it not, Peggy?'
asked the mayor.
"Bress your soul; no, massa." was her en-
ergetic reply; "when we used to b'long to
DIR. W, we fit constant. Dere warn't nc
p'lce botherin folks business in them times
Why, massa, we fit constant in dem days
"Isn't there an awful strong smell of pig:
in the air ?n asked Smith of Jones.
"Yes," replied Jones, "that's because the
winds from the sO,r-lresf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

The national debt of England is little
over 100000, 900, according to the last
official statement; and during the year 1866
it was reduced over s2O,OOO,OOO. When the
just claims against our government are all
allowed, we shall show a much bigger debt
than England; and what is more, we pay
twice as much interest ON our debt. As the
radicals, following the notions of the old
federalists, regard a national debt as bless
ing, and taxation as a source of happiness,
we ought to be the happiest people on the
plOhe?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
A Point Well Made.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, of the 10th, in
speaking of the eight hour move in this state,
thus poiRtedly refers to the laws of the radi-
cal congress which provide and care for the
negroes-the freedman's bureau and civil
rights bills---and the laws the white working
men of the north get:
"If the laboring men of Chicago were
only blacks, they would have the support
and protection of the freedmen's bureau
which would regulate the differences between
them and their employers to suit their wish
es. But if we have bureau to take charge
of the interests of labor in the south, why
should we not have it in the north? Ought
not white men to be as much objects of care
and consideration as negroes? VIII the rad
ical organs tell us ?'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

The eastern republicans are exercised a
good deal about the political differences
which ha 'e been developed between Thad-
deus Stevens and Wilson, of Massachusetts,.
The distinction, SO far as we, here, compre-
bend it, is that Stevens is little more Viii
son than Wilson is, and Wilson not quite SO
much Stevens as Stevens is. We under
stand them thus: We are under a screw,
and Wilson turns it on as long as We can
bear the agony, and live; Stevens is for Civ
ing it one turn more.-Ne,c Orleans Plea
ulIne
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

Rev. Serene Howe, a "God and humanity"
radical; member Of the Massachusetts, leg
islatnre; principal school committee man in
his town Abington1 and the regularl bap-
fist clergyman of the town for the last six
years, has been detected in g course of
shocking, beastly depravity, practiced with
little boys and girls, for long time The
people got after him to ride him on a rail,
tar and feather him &C., &C., butte escaped,
and has not since been heard of. ~.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

Judge Kelley has succeeded in provoking
riot at Mobile which resulted in the death
of several citizens, black and white. He
tainted and irritated his audience by boast
ing of his determination to say to them just
what he pleased, under military protection,
and to that end, if the immediate force at
hand was inadequate, he would command
the whole army of the United States. BY
his Incorporate remarks and insulting bra
vado he urged his listeners beyond the point
of forbearance, and violence followed which
terminated in the death of innocent parties,
while the instigator sought the comfortable
shelter of his hotel guarded by government
bayonets. Thus is consummated what was
generally predicted, and probably designed
by the radicals, as the consequence of the
work of self-constituted northern political
missionaries who went forth under pretense
of teaching the south peace and loyalty =
The effrontery of these demagogues in going
among people deprived of their civil rights
and property, held down by military law,
suffering the pangs of starvation, and taunt.
ing them with their misdeeds and knocking
at their calamities, is as reprehensible as
anything cOwardice could conceive or party
hacks perform. The ready submission of
the south to the reconstruction laws of con-
gress, surpassed all expectation, and the
work was advancing throughout the south
without hesitation. The citizens of different
classes were fast adapting themselves to the
new order of things the blacks and whites
were fast harmonizing in their social and
civil relations and the restoration of good or
der and fidelity to the general government
was unobstructed. AT such a moment, ex-
treme party men-not men distinguished for
patriotism or any prominent virtue, public
or domestic-not men of consistent political
action-not men who had risked anything to
defend the government, when it was assailed,
| but mere party DISCLAIMERS and leeches,-
thrust themselves upon the south as its die
| tators, Extensively demanding acquiesence in
their will, and threatening prescription, con-
confscation as punishments for non-conform-
ity. What but resistance and violence could
result from such proceedings among civil
| lied people with one drop of American blood
in their veins? And was not this the aim
| at the start, TO sting to violent deeds and
then summon those deeds as evidence of the
necessity of continued subjugation, the post.
ponement of the peace of the country and of
| the restoration of the Union? We believe
| such persons as Kelley and his radical asso-
| csates are devilish enough-for any such de,
sign and reckless enough to attempt its sue
cess. If the American people are so far in
! love with such apostles as to sustain them
| at the expense of the burdens they impose
upon the nation, civilly and pecuniarily
then we may as well all ''cry havoc, and let
slip the dogs of war; Strife and taxes, ar
bitrary government and the subversion OF
every principle of true republicansm will be
| the cost of the contest.-Boston Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
Does radicaIism pay2 Mark the diferel

Does radicahsm pay? Mark the difference
between the expenses of James Buchanan's
administration and his successor, the never
Observation-Disclosures Lincold. The
cost of the United States government for
1859 was $59,s4s,472. In March 1861,
Mr.. Lincoln assumed control, and in 1866,
the appropriations made for carrying on the
government were $3s7, 1873, 1856, in addition,
or nearly five hundred millions per annum
in time of peace. Verify, we are a pro.
gressive people-in the wrong direction.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
O., no!

The Tennessee organ of radicalism, the
Nashville Times, is alarmed for the prospects
of old Brown. In one of its spasams of fear,
the other day, it exclaimed:
"If it had been supected that the negroes of
this state would vote with the conservatives, the
right of suffrage would never been conferred upon
them"
That tells the true story. 1t is not that
radicalism is in favor of "manhood suffrage
but that it hoped to get votes in the south by
its adoption. Convince the radicals that the
negroes, as a body, will vote against them,
and congress viii take measures to disfran-
chise them as soon as it meets.-Quincy
Herald 7.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
BETWEEN
st. Louis and st. Paul !!
Rock Island, Davenport, Dubuque,
WfROna,

AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.
The Company will run to st. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. J. W. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos b. Hill.
SUCKER STATE, Capt VIM. P Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt. E. V. Voleombe.
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. N.
All the above boats are 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. Il barges, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk; and are prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch.
@>The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope to deserve and receive continu-
ance of their favors. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run daily line
THOs. B. RHODES, Pres't. I. j. BuFoRD, Supt
THos. II. GRIFFITH. Sec'y. l. NJ. Mason, Ag't.
r. M. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport.
GEO. w. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

Henry Wilson made a speech to several
thousand darkies at Charleston, S. c., on
the Sd inst. Among other advice to them,
he told them they could "carry South Caro-
lima for the great republican union liberty
loving party of the country by 10000 or 3d.
900 majority" "All of you," said he, Sin
favor or doing it, hold up your hands,
Thereupon thousands of dusky hands were
elevated. "Al opposed to doing it," said
Wilson, "hold up your hands, The same
number of dusky hands were again raised.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

In reply to the charge of the New York
Tribune, that several of the democratic con
gressmen elect from Kentucky had been in
the confederate army, a Kentucky exchange
says
"This statement of the great radical Or
gan is Enthusiastically veracious. The on
" one of the candidates elected who was ev-
er in either army is Major Adams, and he
he was in the federal service"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

Dr. sent for, who has since been administering to
his wants. This morning he was taken to the
residence of Col. Tuxbury, where he is lying, ex-
periencing the most excruciating pain.
The doctor informs US that he considers the
wound mortal. "a = q
The william who committed the deed is now in
Jail awaiting the effect of the wound.
LArER-We visited the sick chamber this even
ing in company with DR.. Larsh and found the
patient to be resting much easier than this morn
ing; still but slight hopes are entertained of his
recovery.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
SandSes Ale
20 VESTS. C

GALLON KEEPERS, HOTEL KEEPERS.
~ Restaurants and private families can procure
the celebrated Sands's Chicago Ale, in Barrels.
Half Barrels, and Quarter Barrels, at CHICAGO
Wholesale prices, freight added) at Vests. under
Rodman Hall. He has the agency from the man
ufacturer,
Stock and Cream Ale on draught at all times.
apr16dtf si3s % Vests Saloon.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
ReCK ISLAND WOODEN MILLS.
FOR SALE.

MIR. =. p. D0STAL OFFERS HIS BUSINESS
ln place for sale at bargain. 1t is one of
the best business locations in the city is on Hi
nois street between Eagle and Washington SITS. );
has a front Of 30 feet by $50 feet deep, to an al
ley. The buildings are in good order and would
now rent for $500 per year. Apply to
A. +. CUTTER
maTltdtfs TEEg Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

jeff Davis is to be rearrested on charge
of having INDUCED in "serene smile.n-
Ne,c Bedford Mercury.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
To-Day's Advertisem' is.
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
III Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois,
the 20th day Of May, 1867.
Anderson VIM johnson Thos DIR
Aids Jonathan G Jackson Anna miss
Barnes Z G. Krell John
Baldwin Luecock John Rev
Baker Laura miss Lowell John R mrs
Bleer Louisa miss Lewis Harris
Beach Wesley Lee Demina mrs
Beardsley 4 Smith Mohl Geo
Bonnie Benjamin Mcdonald a Co
Billing JAS Rev Miller Augusta mrs
Binard John C Miller E-s
Bonner John McCreery G
Byers D S Morans Martin.
Calvert John Mcmahon Mathew
Canada Mr. McGrath Katie miss
Cornwall Geo L McCann Elizabeth mrs
Collins VIM Neub.1d Gottlieb
Colby Geo W Nelson 0lof
Glover P r Narrows Jacab
Cooper John H Power Mary M miss
Corken A Pitman VIM
Croker Chas Palmer Alice miss
Dorgan Dennis Rogers Rachel miss
Deny Michael Reid Jas mrs
Dahl Andrew Resoer 4 Co
Ellis Annie miss Sullivan John
Fisk Stephen Smith Mamie M miss
Fitzpatrick mrs Smith R miss
Florine Katy miss Schechter Peter
Prick Chas Stanton Rebecca miss
Gebhardt Oh Sargent Son
Gross Fred Vredenburgh J2
Goldsmith Jacob Wright Hanna
Garren Calvin Winter
Granden PA Williams Cornelia T mrs
Healy Jas Wursehing Michael
Heley John Warner Scobey
Haskins Chas F 2 Waterhause A E
Hammond j A miss Webb Geo W
Happel Geo Young VIM
&sa To obtain any of these letters, the apph-
can't must call for "Adcertised LETTERS, and give
the date of this list.
re- If not called for within month, they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
MARCUS b. OSBORN, p. NJ.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
Rock Island, dis, Feb. 20, 1s'

The firm of Biddison 4 Heath will continue
the business of the old firm, and by strict atten-
tion to business, hope for continuance Of the
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed upon Bid
olson 4 Gilmore. szy - ESQ e..5 s. sss. ~
Rock Island, Ills, Feb. 2s, 1S67-dwtf g-geas.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
NOTICE.

ON ACCOUNT OF MY LOSS BY THE FIRE
~ at Camden, hereby call on all who are in
any way indebted to me, TO make payment on or
before June LIST, or will be compelled to proceed
against them according to law. -z.
WILLIAM Il. VAN LANDScH00T.
may 7dw lm. ra
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
TO Marry or Not to Marry

WHY NOT?
Serious Reflections for Young Men, in Essays
of the Howard Association, on the Physiological
Errors, Abuses and Diseases induced by ignor-
of Natures Laws, in the first age of man.
Sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, DR.. J. SKILLIN H0UGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
may20dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

TsHE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND A
= large stock of pure ice, and will deliver, to
families in any part of the city, in quantities de-
sired.
Orders can be left with Updike d Lamont ut
their boat store, on the Levee. a
armers and others from the country can always
get supply by calling there.
Citizens and others can get ice, by calling at
Updike & Lannon'S, at any hour of day night
IS srIess T. NJ. SINNET.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
Dissolution.

THE FIRM OF BIDDIsoN & GILMORE Is
l. this day dissolved by mutual consent-Wm.
+. Gilmore having sold his interest in the Plan
ing Mill and stock to A. +. Heath
The Indebtedness of the old firm viii be settled
by the new firm of Biddison & Heath, and to
whom the accounts and notes due Biddison +
Gilmore win be paid. ]. A. BIDDIsoS,
w z. GILMORE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20

DEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
IL Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois, on
the 10Th day of May, 1867.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-05-11
Mr.. EDIToR:-The monotony of
,ur town has been agreeablv relieved

| Mr.. EDITOR THE mOnotony Of
CTR town has been agreeablv relieved
by series OF religious meetings i'll
the Catholic church, conducted hy
two Missionary Priests Of high or
der Of talent, and animated with a
zeal' worthy Of the cause in which
they are engaged. It is hoped that
their labors have been productive OF
much good in stirring up the mem
bers of that communion to proper
sense of their religious obligations,
and removing from the protestant
mind, prejudices due to " false edu.
cation.
The concluding services Of the Mis-
: sion were peculiarly impressive. A
most appropriate sermon on "the
Cross" was followed by the imposing
spectacle ol men and women, By
scores, with upltted hands, sacea'fng
fidelity to Him who died upon it.
May the solemn VOW never be for
gotten.
Two things were observed i'll the
manner of conducting these meet
ings, which are worthy OF imitation
by the protestant churches:
1st--Punctuohty. Services COM
menced when the time arrived, and
waited not for the people.
2d-Revercnce for the House of
God was inculcatpd. It was regard
ed, and properly, as wholly incom-
patibIe with the sentiment OF reyer
ence due to the sacred Temple OF
God for men to enter it with COgered
heads, or to cover Their heads after
service, till they left the holy pre-
cincts. Nor was it regarded as less
wanting in reverence for the people
to exchange SGlptattons, after the ser
vice was over, until thelf lect ielt the
last step that conducted them away
from Gods House.
Observance of these rules is not
only demanded by the properties Of
the occasion; common politehess for
bids us to tarly in the aiSlcs, vcsti-
bule and doorway, and thus prevent
the passage of those in our rear.
SPECTATOR.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-05-11
n O T IC E.!

THE Law requires that all postage on
newspapers nnd box rents be paid Al least
one uuagtsr 10 advance; and. if the post.
master does not collect, he has to pay II
himself,
All letters, drop letters included, except
20 some foreign countries mast be prepaid
If parties visa receipt, they must "rite the
accoun, Md hand it to the P. "a. for HIS
rigna,ure /, vii! De seen therefore that
parties ought to pay without waiting to be
Haked.
Ohice hons are from 8, a. m. to 6, p. m.
Sundays, from Q to 10 "a. m
Mail closes at 6 30 p. tn. Ceth"Es. IEom
sstouu and Camdsn mail closes On Monday
Ara Tharsdny evenings.
Nay |! 81 Jon" WHLLAS, T. ~