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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Hon. l.. W. Ross, sterling democratic
member of congress from this state, offered
in congress resolution instructing the com
mittee on banks and currency to report 9
bill providing for the entire aoithdraual Of
national bank notes, and to supply their
places by another issue Of greenbacks. The
radicals didn't dare to vote against the reso
luton ! They divided on the final vote
about half of them voting for greenbacks,
and the other half against them The reso-
luton was passed by vote Of l0l to So
If the radical members of congress had all
voted, as they threatened they would, before
the fall elections, the resolution would have
been defeated by about IS majority. The
people, in all the states that voted this fall
have spoken on the greenback Question, and
even the radicals in congress have heard the
"still, small voice" of the people. These
radical leaders have heard something
"drop"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Two great men of the nation met in Chicago
few evenings ago. Weston, the hero of Weston
walk, and Sheridan, the hero of SHERIDAN $
ride" The place of meeting one where Ii
quors sold. The two heroes approached each
other, shook hands, and took drink. Report
has it that they then proceeded to conjugate the
interesting verb ''te drink" and got a far
the "past participle," where the infections be-
came somewhat difficult to both, and were soon
lost in genufections AT late hour, the bar
keeper found them endeavoring to conjugate the
verb ate genuhect. y Chicago Times.
By the BY, speaking about P. Sheridan,
here's what the Boston Post says about his
reception in Chicago:
Republicans, as well as republics, are IN
grateful Gen. Sheridan did all he could
for them, suffered himself, truly gallant
and brilliant soldier, to be peddled around
over the country previous to election and
used as live bait to catch radical votes; but
now little is the reverence which he gets
from the partizans who have used him. His
every movement is not chronicled by tele-
graph three times day. Special dispatches
do not transmit each word to dozens of party
prints Our correspondents no longer dog
his steps to report each glance and number
each hand-shake. Sheridan is none the less
e--:ay- ,s .d-,i-.t;on q GENERAL and non"
the less worthy of notice by his countrymen;
but--the elections are over. He arrived at
Chicago the other day, as was announced in
meagre dispatch. The telegram which
brought to that city information of his com
ing, lay over Sunday unopened in the Office
When he arrived, he was met by hastily
gathered delegation of municipal officers and
reporters, and hurried away to his hotel
through streets undecorated, welcomed by a
small fraction of the crowd which greeted
Weston few days previous. OF course the
mayor made him a speech, and Sheridan re
piled in hearty, soldierly, brief manner
He said he had many ties with the city o.
Chicago, as some of his best soldiers came
from that place; that his reputation for cour
age in the service was due as much to them
as to himself; and that he never made 6
speech. AS Mayor Rice had made no men
ton of politics in his reception speech, The
committee met in one Of the hotel parlor;
and passed private resolution on the Lou
isiana matter, which, since there was no cleo
ton pending, satisfied every body. The whole
affair was in striking contrast with the exer
tions of the republicans, not so very long
ago. r-ee -z
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

educational, reli sious, secular and business
interests, and We glory in her prosperity as
in that of our own swn, feeling confident
that, some day, not il The fAr distant future
eith1E our towns win become one, identical
in interest if not in name. We never had
|any sympsthy for tie fanaticism and bigotry
which. honestly of coufse1 have character
lied the majority in Moline, and we have
not failed to speak plainly of this grea'
fault. But for the material and social in
terests of the town we never had any but
good wishes. And now, having given the
pablo view Of Moline, though not as per
feet as we could have wished, we leave hel
Cor The present, to pay some attention to 9th
er Notwithstanding all her people peace
happiness and prosperity. #tHt #s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

The laboring man is little aware of the
amount of money he pays to the support of
eastern manufacturers. One item win show
it as pertinently as a thousand. On every
spool of thread which the housewife or sew
ing girl uses the tariff compels the consam-
CT to pay six cents, which is pocketed by the
manufacturer. Ten cents is the price of the
spool, which free trade would reduce to fou,
did not the tariff protect the maker and i'm.
poverish the consumer, by the imposition Of
q heavy duty.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
No More Loyal Speeches.
radical naner In 81 Louis saws.

"A radical paper IN 81. LOUIS says:
at is time to understand that people have
done voting about the war, and have begun voting
about their pockets Eloquent speeches about the
disloyalty Of this or that measure, this or that
individual viii weigh less at the ballot-box than
one single dollar taken from the burdens Of a ma
. To which the st. Louis Republican says:
The late elections have certainly opened
good many blind eyes. The radicals,
wade, Logan, Colfax, and others, made
mos. frlght speeches about "rebels," "loy-
ATTY &C.. Reproducing all their war thunder
IN hall q dozen states. But the people "did
not scare worth a cent" They were think
ing OF violated constitution, crushing debt,
intolerable taxation, prostrxte business and
wsning prospersy' and the radicals begin to
| find out that "voting about the war; and
speeches about disloyalty'' are as useless
and impotent as Buffers powder.ship at Fort
Fiber" p -s5 = : :
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Sumner calls the Presidents message a
libel, and Wilson says it is an assault upon
congress. But these ranters would spoil un-
less they could abuse somebody. Asensible
republican Sheet the N. Y. Sun, speaks of
the dignity and good sense of the mes
sage, and says:-"In its discussion of ma
tional questions there is nothing upon which
an objection can be raised, so far as the
tenor and temper of the message are con-
cerned. Although the issue with congress
is plainly stated, it is not stated in manner
that is in the leas. discourteous or often
siye,n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

The washington Libfary Company of
Philadelphia, is established in the confidence
and affections Of the people. The reason is
obvious. The design is worthy, and credita-
BILE to the patriotic hearts who are laboring
to benefit a too much neglected class. The
funds go into responsible hands, and the
public have no fears, that they will be mis-
directed. The plan adopted satisfies the
scruples of the most conscientious, and has
the endorsement of eminent legal authority.
1t is by its distinctive features entirely re-
moved from the faint Of catch-penny schemes
which have so often been the means of i'm
posing on the public. 1t gives to purchasers
of its stock full equivalent for the consid,
GRAFTON paid, besides equal and impartial
participation in great distribution of pres.
ents, worth in the aggregate 100000. All
its transactions are open and above board
1t has no concealments, and the reputation
of the managers is such that they cannot al.
ford to be dishonest in this transaction
Read advertisement.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

The great cause of complaint against
Johnson by radicals is, that he failed to
make treason adious by trying and punish,
ing traitors, and that he was giving charac
ter to traitors by granting them pardons.-
1t appears from Grants testimony that the
President wanted to try and punish traitors
but that Grant held him back and declared
the parole he gave Lee and his army apph
ed to every man and officer of the rebel army
that surrendered and that the parole shielded
them for their crime. Grants testimony
also shows that he has recommended the
President to shield the bloodiest of the rebel
chieftains, including Lee, the bloodiest Of
them all. What an available candidate
Grant is, on this record, for the party thai
claims a greater affinity for niggers thar
repentant rebels, so severely do they sfect
to hate traitors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
ADMINISTRATRIX,S NOTICE.

ESTATE OF LORENZO D. PIERCE, De-
ID ceased. The undersigned, having been APP
pointed Admins tfatrix of the estate of Lorenzo
d. Pierce late Of the County Of Rock leland and
State of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the County Court of
Rock Island County, at the Office of the Clerk of
said Court in the City of Rock Island, at the
January Term, on the THIRD MONDAY IN
JANUARYZNEXT at which time all persons
having aims against said Estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of hav-
ing the same adjusted. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned zEs.--
Dated this alst day Of November, A. ID. 1867.
FIDELIA Z. PIERCE,
- F o. Administrators.
OSBORN 4 Curtis, Attorneys.
noyf2dlaw4w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Theoe facetious radicals who have started
the question "who wrote the message ?" will
find an answer in the following despatch to
the N. Y. Herald: "The President compiled
with his own hand almost the entire of his
recent message. he plumes himself, it is
said, on its strength Of argument and is
pleased with its rhetoric Of expression. The
generally acknowledged opinion here is, that
it is ablest document that has ever emanat-
ed from his pen"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

In the political canvass last year when
conservatives asserted that President John
sons policy of reconstruction was the same
as Mr., Lincoln's, radicals boiled over with
rage and pronounced the assertion a lie and
a SANDER upon the martyred president
Gen. Grant under oath before the jud;csary
committee states that johnson merely took
up Lincoln's plan where he ieft it. VIII the
Jacobins give the lie to Grant? -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
Municipal elections were recently held in

Municipal elections were recently held in
Portsmouth and Dover, n. II. with results
showing the great reaction in the public
mind which is vindicatins che course OF the
democracy. In Portsmouth we have COM
plete democratic victory, Frank Jones, Esq,
being chosen mayor by II majority, being a
net gain of PIP from last March, 45e from
last year, and $50 from the vote of 1865
In Dover the radical mayor is elected by
only 81 majority, showing democratic gain
of 267 from last spring. This shows us
what may now be accomplished by live
and enthusiastic democracy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
For the Argus.
The Kew Union Arithmetic, No. r.

6 The New Union Arithmetic, No. b.
Three thousand acres of grapes are under cul-
tivation in Erie and Ottawa counties, Ohio, in
Guiding the Islands Of Lake Erie, from which it
is estimated that two hundred gallons of wine
were produced the past year.-Union, Of Dec. 10.
Ny gracious Isn't this astonishing?
Two hundred (200) gallons of wine from
three thousand t3,000) acres of grapes!
Why this is actually at the enormous rate of
a little over a pint per acre. If they sell
their wine at Sc per gallon-which is the
very highest price realized by Mr.. Geo. Hus-
mann, of Missouri, for his Norton's Virginia
wine, the very best article of the kind manu-
featured in Amarica-they actually clear al
most forty cents per acrel And if they can
only manage to cheat their hired men out of
their wages and steal enough victuals to
board them on, they will be almost able TO
pay the taxes on their land cut Of the pro
ceeds of the cropf Prodigious ! II as Dom
inie Sampson says. ~ &
But we forget ourselves. We were calcu-
lating on the old-fashiened rules laid down
in the vulgar arithmetics commonly used in
our schools We should have looked into
the copy of the Near Union arithmetic which
we recently purchased. Well, we will do So;
and this is what we find under the rules of
subtraction and division: 81 $500.
eff the Rock Island Market Reports of
the Union are as correct and accurate rs its
reports ofthe Ohio grape crop, how many
thousand dollars profit will every farmer de-
rive from reading themf Ans. sO00e,00.s
"If the arguments in newspaper article
are unanswerable, how much viii it cost to
call it silly and let it slide? Ans. $00,01.
"If Marylander is imported into Illinois,
how many years will be required to give him
as much common sense as a citizen of Hi
nois? Ans. 1000 years.
- '1f the editor of the Union, in the year
1867, speaks of Governor Yates as the pres
ent governor. of Illinois, how many years is
it since he quit voting for Gen. jackson for
the presidency" Ans. ! week.
But If we quote any more. we shall be
liable to be prosecuted for piracy. So
however reluctantly-we must stop.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Wells street, Chicago, Ill. On remittance Of %
s,nts in postage stamps, it viii be sent free BY
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, AZ South
LaSalle street. DIR. J. Lubarch, author Of the
Mirror of Youth, has, since 1855, treated all dis
eases OF a privase nature according to the new
method Introduced and practieed BY him for owe
twelve years with the most brilliant suoosss. -
oossodly. @ -4-Nt ,tf Ap'a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
Go To the Beat.

Go to to- the Bryant 4 Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad,
dress [enclosing stamps the Bryant d STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
"A Carl.

The subscfiber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter At Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring e..
tabishment, would inform his friends and the
eitiEens Of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing to order first
class dne castom work TO thoee that have been in
the habit Of getting their garments cut by Us,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
ton 10 call on us at eur 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 and give .
trial, feeling confident that can suit them in
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, togeth ?
with large variety of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
coloFs. for overcoats.-sll of which we will make
to sfder In the best aud most fashionable manner
at lower rates than the class of goods can be
obtained on either eide of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare eur goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business.
THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
North side of Third Street, near the Post Office
"a. ..--.,-. --z Davenport Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.
N B. The cutting department is under ON
own supervieion.s Qua nov2edly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
BOSTON GOES DEMOCRATIC.

On the 9th inst, DR.. Shurtlef, demo-
crat, was elected Mayor of Boston, receiving
1888 votes against I 1875 for Otis Norcross,
the present republican incumbent
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
By Express.

A new stock Of Bugle Trimmings; Wool
Shawis, in handsome patterns. and very
cheap; also, just received, full assert
ment Of Hoop Skirts, Nubias Wool .Scarfs,
Prints, DeLaines, &c. &c. ut --ss ...F.-a
-'ft dee. 3tf G. NJ AIxEN's
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, I.Ao. o. F.
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois an,
Eagle Sts., at o'clock P.M.
DAVID HAYES, n. G
LEVI S, HARsoN, r. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDER.
J. signed, as guardian of Stephen T. Sanford
and George A Sanford, minors, will, on the fret
day of the next term Of the Circuit Court, in and
for the County of Rock Island, in the state of
Illinois, to be begun and holden at the Court
House, in the city OF Rock Island, in the said
County and State. on the SECOND MONDAY
IN JANUARY NEXT, apply to said Court, sit
ting in chancery, Tor order to sell the following
described real estate, belonging to said minors,
and situate in said county of Rock 1slaHd, viz
The undivided eighteen nifty -sixths part Of the
southeast quarter, and Of the east half Of the
southwes quarter fseetion twenty-eight (2s), in
township sixteen 40, north of range one ~,
west of the 4th principal meridian, subject to the
estate of dover of Mrs Cornelia t. Sanford
therein for the purpose of investing the proceeds
thereof according to law.
Rock Island, H., November IS, A. d. 1887.
CORNELIA T. SANFORD,
Guardian of Stephen T. Sanford and George A.
Sanford.
0sBoRS Curtis, Sols for Petr.
nov25dla~3v.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

The negroes in Georgia are grumlb1diing
since the election, because they "dont see
nothing OBJ de. franchise what was gwain to to
be CUB u.s." They suspect their white man
ayers of the che ating them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
yohnston's Flour.

Burgh Brothers are agents for the above
old and popular brand of Flour. They have
some choice winter wheat -four, and the very
best assortment of groceries and family sup
plies. noy.l4dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
ROCK ISLAND l. CAMDEN
ACCOMMODATION HACK.

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN AN AC-
l. commodation Express Hack between Rock
Island and Camden for the benefit Of the travel
ing community. Also, will carry packages, do
errands. and assist all who wish to patronise him
in his line of business. 4 5A .#a...-e Is IL
Hack will leave Rock Island at s A. NJ. and 2
P. NJ. Returning, it viii leave Camden at 10 A.
NJ. and p. d. ~
Passage can be secured by applying at the
Rodman House, Rock Island House, Hermann
House, Farmers Hotel and Farmers Retreat,
Rock Island, and at the Camden House, Camden.
C. P. MITCHELL, Proprietor.
sept23dtf. Rock Island, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
Music Scholars Wanted.

Mrs. II. Clark wishes to add few sehot
ors to her class at the piano. Terms sic
for "a lessons and use of piano one hour
each day. --- %
saS Residence Broadway, near Huber's
Brewery.
Address Mrs. H. Clark, Rock Island.
dec5ilw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
Something New.

Go to BaInberger's and see his new stock
of Dress Goods, Trimmings, DC.
aus30dwtf. E law -s5 &c
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
LOTS Ar AUCTlON,

ITO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, at the Court
j. House, December 18th, at p. NJ, Lots
and 2, in Block 4, and Lot s, In Block ], in
Braekett's addition to Rock Island. Title per-
feet. Sale absolute and years time given.
OSBORN CURTIS.
dec9d3t Office in Court uouee.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
III. MARX.

DEUTSCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY AT
- Law and Notary Public. Office in Post Of
Zoe Block Rock Island, Illinois. P 3 y -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
LOOK TO YOUR LAMPS.

Horrible accidents are of daily occurrence,
thfou ghout tho country, by the explosion Of ker-
osene Lamps. Prof. LaMonte's Nom Explosive
Powders are a sure preventive, Over 1000 boxes
have been satisfactorily tested in Davenport, In
the last two months. We have hundreds Of GER
ti6cxtes from such we'll known citizens Of that
place az the following: Col R. n. Littler, Edi-
tor Gazette J. NJ. Eldridge, land agent; james
Peterson. attorney; ii. C. Davenport, merchants
E. X. Wright; james Mcintyre, insurance ss =
g. Doolittle grain merchant p. B. Jones, Pnos-
ographist; s. L. Mitchell, builder; Henry VIZ
liams, lumber merchant. sst IL
Great Inducements offered to Csnvassng
Agents. = <1>-4- J. W. DALLAM,
- Cent Ag't for Iowa and Illinois,
dsosd2w. So Brady St., DsvenP0ft
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
READER, CHOOSE BETWEEN A vIGoR-

much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had l but read this be-
fore Just published
Third edition. Price IS
cents. The Mirror o
Youth, or the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. By
DR.. ]. Lubarch, Practicing
Physician, No. las South
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

Nj. Spotted Tn and III. Blae Horse, gene
tlemen in offciaf stations on the plans, have
arrived at North Platte. accompanied by q
retinue of some three hundred other gentle
men of distinction in the same region
They express great disappointment in not
finding peace commissioners there. Mr..
Spotted Tail expresses desire to visit
Washington, and TO take FIVE of his besi
looking wives with him. Congress being in
session, he is earnestly advised against the
latter branch of the proposition Chicast
Times. = i y 8F N5AAAES 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS line viii be charged fer
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

The undersignsd respectfully notifies the Psb-
lie, that he has established
SALOON AND BOARDING Hor
In Copp's building, on Illinois street, oppos.e
the @. h. l. p. R. r. depot, and viii DO AZ IN
his powsr 10 ss<sfy his customers IN ootn D5sn-
ch5. - ~ GEORGE hUFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

IA Growing rullet" was the nngallanttitls
Given to Anna Dickinson BY President Lin
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
COW LOST,

+ EFT MY PREMISES SATURDAY. NOV.
IL 23d, small, straight horned red COW, two
years old last spring. / will pay liberal re-
ward for her return. or for informant where I
con and hsr. GEORGE lamont.
Rock Island, Dec. 3, diff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-10

John Brown was hung just eight years ago last
Monday.-Jaeob Bsnm's paper.
When John Brown was hung, the national
debt did not exceed 100000. Eight
years afterwasd. the national debt amounted
10 $1,000 ,O00. 900. 1t y thus seen in whAx
disec6on John Browns soul has been march
ing ons- Chicago Times.