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HARRisBrRo, Jan. Is.
This afternoon public gathering was held
at one Of the hotels of this city, at which
speeches we're made by Attorney General
Brewster, Senators Lowry and Langdon, and
Gen. Cameron. la the course Of his remarks
Cameron said: | thank God that in spite Of
the ISLANDERS my enemies have heaped upon
me for twenty years, my fellow citizens who
have seen my life from day TO day have al
ways stood by my side and helped me to re-
pei them. This struggle Of my political life
has ended in victory. | desired this as an
answ er 70 vindicate my honesty TO my child
rem snd friends. now propose TO pat these
slandefs behind me, and forget alike the liars
who cohcocted them aud the fact that good
men in some cases by repetition ofthen were
induced to believe and repel them.
Ceiersd Treeps TO BE Mustered Ost.
WILMINGTON, Jan. Is.
The steamer Cosmopolitan, from Charles
ton, arrived here to>day with three compa-
MES Of the 37th regiment colored troops, en-
route to Raleigh. where the whole regiment
is TO be mustered out.
Rowing Match.
Bosros, Jan. Is.
Waiter Brown, of Portland, has arranged
q rowing match with Hsmill, of Pittsburgh,
for ~, ,0Oo, over Eve mile course. Brown
is allowed $500 for expenses.
Hen simon Cameron EIeetsA U. .. sen-
asor.
HARRISBURG, Jan. IS.
Simon Cameron is elected Senator BY !
strict party vote. The Senate stood; Came
ron, ID; Cowan, 10. The House voted, Cam
eron. 50; Cowsn, 30.
ssMA ter FruahaH Re-Eeeted
HPsryGFiErn. Jan. Is.
The vote for United States Senator this af-
ternoou in the joint session OF the Legisla-
ture resulted: Trnmhull rs; Dickey, 33.
The ConseAeufionaI Amendment Rats-
Sea IN Michigan.
LANSING, Mich, Jan. Is.
The Senate has ratified the Constitutional
Amendment,
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HPRfxGFfErp. Jan. Is.
The vote for United States Senator this af-
ternoou in the joint session OF the Legisla-
ture resulted: Trnmbull rs; Dickey, 5s.
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LANSING, Mich, Jan. Is.
The Senate has ratified the Constitutional
Amendment,
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TROn JEFFERSON CITY.

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Interesting g News Summary

From Different State Legisla-
tnres.
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A Scientific Expedition to the
Rocky Mountains.
Two Rock Islanders in the Party.

About three hundred miles north from
Terre or Bad Lands of Western Dacotah.-
This region, in point of interest, to the natur-
alist, is to the geological features of the Uni
ted States what the Paris Basin is to Europe.
The richness of its tossiliferous deposits and
the undeveloped state of the country renders
it very desirable field for scientific explora-
ton. Situated as it is, at the southeast base
of the Black Hills, penetrated by numerous
fertile valleys and water courses, it cannot
fail to be interesting to all classes in its de-
velopement Immense pine forests cover
the hills, abounding in animal lite. Beaver
and fish in great profusion inhabit the
streams.
Rich mineral ores are also said to abound
in its rocks. But what is of more import
ance to the scientific world, they are known
to contain treasures of as great value to the
student of geology as are possessed by any
known region ON the globe.
For the purpose OF visiting this region, a
number of gentlemen from various scientific
institutions of this state propose soon to start
upon an exploring expedition.
The route of travel proposed by the party
is by rail to the end of the Pacific railroad,
where they will meet mule teams and ponies
provided for them by few members who
precede the others for the purpose of pur-
chasing conveyance, &c.
From this point, avoiding the regular route
of travel as much as possible, they pass
north toward the Black Hills, there to spend
about two months thence they travel west
to the North Park of the Rocky Mountains,
pass south through North Middle and South
Parks and return, after four or five months
time.
For the purpose of assisting the expedi.
ton the Natural History Society of this state
has appropriated $500, to which the Agri
cultural College adds $500.
Gen. Grant has ordered that company Of
cavalry shall escort the. party through the
Bad Lands and westward to the Parks also
that subsistence be furnished them at the
various posts on the route, at government
rates. 80 szsA
The party, headed by Prof Powell, of the
Western University, will consist of Prof
Kerrick; DR.. Bell, of Normal, who attends
to the Geological Department; Mr.. Thomp.
son, Of Lacon, who goes as Botanist and En-
tymologist; Capt. Bishop, and Mr.. Hartzell
with several students, who win assist in the
various departments. Mr.. Geo. w. Plat, oi
this city, goes as Artist for the expedition
and to improve himself In art studies gener
ally. And E. w. Spencer, of this city, goes
along to improve his health and render any
aid he can in the Ornithological Depart
ment.
A portion of the party is now at Omaha,
making preparations for the trip. Mr.. Plat
and Mr.. Spencer will leave next Monday
morning, to join the party now at Omaha.
We wish the gentlemen of this party health
and success in their researches; hoping they
may gain much valuable information, add to
the public stock of knowledge and have a
safe return to their friends. 81 s
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SIXTH DAY-TUEsDAY, MAY 21sT.
CHANCERY CASES

cHANcERY CASES.
No. 20-Benj H. Campbell vs. Sylvester Brig
ham, ct al. Foreclosure. Masters report of sale
to stand approved unless cause shown against
same by tomorrow morning
No. 3S-George F. Harding VS.. Samuel Hard
ing. Venue from Mercer county. By agreement
this is returned to Mercer county for trial,
the reasons for change of venue to this county
having ceased to exist.
No. 39-Andrew Thompson VS.. Amos P. Man
non, ct al, Venue from Mercer county. Same
order as No. 3S.
No. 52-Jas. o. Edwards VS.. Geo. J. Edwards,
ct al Injunction.
No. 5s-Mark Rivcs VS.. Jas. C. Bell, ct al
Injunction.
No. 54-Executor Levi Willett's estate VS.. An
derson Kirlin. Foreclosure.
No. 55-Mark Z. Reeves, ct al. VS.. VIM. Cook,
ct al. Bill for relief.
No. 57-Philip Conrad VS.. Patrick T. Hughes,
ct al. Nos. AZ, SO, 81, 55, and 81 are all cases
from Mercer county, and same order in each as
No. 3S.
- No. 76-Sarah b. Cobb VS.. Job Ross. Petition
for partition. Defendant ruled to plead in thirty
days. }
COMMON LAW CASES.
No. 3o-John B. Hoag and James Glover VS..
John z. smith and James Scott. Debt. By
agreement In court, venue changed back to Mer-
Ger county, the cause for which the venue was
changed to this county having ceased to exist.
PEOPLES CASES.
No. 1.-The people VS.. David Brownlee. Jr.-
Passing counterfeit coin. On motion of states
attorney, there being no service on defendant
stricken from docket with leave to reinstate.
No. Same VS.. Levi Flickinger Cohabitinp
with daughter. Continued for service. Alias
copias awarded VS.. defendant.
Ne. S-Sane VS.. same. Adultery. No service
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on defendant. On motion of states attorney
stricken from docket with leave to reinstate.
No. Same VS.. Thomas Levine. Larceny
Order same as No. 3.
No. 5-same VS.. John Hit. Selling liquor
No. 6-Same VS.. Hugh Gallagher. Robbery
Order same as No. 5.
No. Same VS.. Frank Webster. Assault with
intent to murder. Order same as No. 2.
No. S-Same VS.. VIM. Anders, alias VIM. An
derson. Larceny. Continued generally. De-
fendant in penitentiary.
No. 9-Same VS.. John Moore. Assault. Dis
missed by agreement.
No. 1O-Same VS.. John S. Smith, ct al. Riot.
Order same as No. 6.
No. 11-Same VS.. Henry Fisher and Others
Larceny. Same order No. s.
No. l2-Same VS.. Matthias Engle. Selling il
quor. Continued for service and alias capias
awarded.
No. 1s-same VS.. Matthias Engle. Selling IL
quor. Same order as No. Il.
No. I4-Same VS.. Sydney Babcock. Larceny.
Same order No. II.
No. I5-Same VS.. VIM. Thompson. Larceny.
Plea of not guilty. Trial by jury. Verdict not
guilty and defendant discharged. G.. W. Pleas
affts for defendant.
No. 16-same VS.. John Ward Adams. Lar
ceny. Same order as No. IT,.
No. l7-Same VS.. Frank Burger. Assault to
| murder. Defendant arraigned and plea of not
| guilty entered. On motion of defendant bail re-
duced and fixed at $4,000. Defendants motion
for change of venue sustained, and venue changed
| to Henry county.
No. 19-Same VS.. George Albers. Selling IL
quoa. Same order No. IL.
No. 20-Same Robert B. Thompson. Sell
ing liquor. Same order No. IL.
| No. 2I-Same VS.. jackson Anthony. Keeping
| house of ill fame. Plead guilty, whereupon the
court sentenced him to pay fine of 500 and
costs. Having plenty of stamps, defendant fork
| ed over.
| No. 24-Same VS.. Moses B. Rickman. Keep
| ing gaming house. Same order as No. II.
| { No. 27-Same VS.. Wm. f. Getter. Selling IL
| quor. Jury trial. Verdict of guilty as to three
counts; and not guilty as to the other counts
| Judgement on verdict that defendant be fined $50
| and costs and be committed until paid.
| No. 31-Same VS.. Harvey B. Gilbert. Perjury
| Same order as No. IL.
| No. 33-Same VS.. John B. Bryant Forgery
| Same order as No. II.
| No. 37-Same Tady Frylinger and JOSEPH
| Disney. Larceny. Defendant Disney arraigned
and plea of guilty entered. Motion by defendan
! Frylinger for continuance confessed, and contin
| ued at said defendants cost. Defendant Fryling
er with Otis J. Dimick as security recognized il
| 500 for Frylinger's appearance at next term
No. 3S-Same VS.. Ed. Wilson, George Max
| well and John CLANCY. Larceny. Defendan
| Maxwell arraigned and plea of not guilty enter
| ed and on his motion separate trial awarded hin
herein. Jury empannelled and cause now tri
| al.
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Private and confidential.
NEAR MEMPHIS, March 10,

NEAR MEMPHIS, March 1O, 1864.
DEAR GENERAL: | have your more than
kind and characteristic letter of the 4th. l
will send copy to General Mcpherson at
once. You do yourself injustice, and us too
much honor, in assigning to us so large a
share of the merits which have led to your
high advancement. ] know you approve the
friendship have ever confessed to you, and
will permit me to continue, as heretofore, to
manifest it on all proper occasions. You
are now Washington's legitimate successor,
and occupy position of almost dangerous
elevation. But if you continue, as hereto,
fore, to be yourself, simple, honest, and un,
pretending, you will enjoy through life the
respect and love of friends, and the homage
of human beings that will award you q large
share in securing to them and their descen-
dants government of law and stability /
repeat, you do General Mcpherson and N.Y.
self too much honor. At Belmont you mani
tested your traits, neither of US being near.
At Fort Donelson, also, you illustrated your
whole character. was not near, and Gen
eral Mcpherson in too subordinate a capaci-
ty to influence you. Until you had won
Donelson l confess ] was almost cowed by
the terrible array of anarchical elements that
presented themselves at every point; but
that admitted the ray of light which l have
followed since. I believe you are as brave,
patriotic, and just as the great protntype,
Washington; as unselfsh, kindhearted, and
honest as q man should be; but your chiei
Characteristic is the simple faith in success
you have always manifested, which / can
liken to nothing else than the faith Chris
tan has in Saviour. This faith gave you
victory at Shiloh and Vicksburg. Also, when
you have completed your best preparations
you go into battle without hesitation, as al
Chattanooga-no doubts, no reserves and
tell you it was this that made us act with
confidence. / knew, wherever / was, that
you thought of me, and if / got in tight
place, you would come if alive. My only
points of doubt were in your knowledge OF
history but confess your common sense
the future. Don't stay in Washington
Halleck is better qualified than you to stand
bullets of intrigue and policy. Come west
Take to yourself the whole Mississippi
Valley Let us make it dead sure, and tel
you the Atlantic slopes and Pacific shortr
will follow its destiny as sure as the limbs OF
tree live or die with the main trunk. We
have done much, but still much remains
Time and times influences are with us. We
could almost afford to sit still and let these
influences work. Even in the seeded states
your word now would go further than Pres
ident's proclamation or an act of Congress
Eor Gods sake, and your eountrys sake,
come out of Washington. foretold to Gen
eral Halleck, before he left Corinth, the in.
evitable result; and l now exhort you to come
out west. Here lies the seat of the coming
empire; and from the west, when our task
is done, we will make short work of Charles
ton and Richmond and the impoverished
coast of the Atlantic.
~ Your sincere friend,
w. T. SHERMAN.
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AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.

The Company win run to St. Paul the following
splendid steamers:
DUBUQUE, Capt. ]. W. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. b. HiH.
SUCKER STATE, Capt. VIM. p. Hight.
DAVENPORT, Capt Z. V. Holcombe.
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.
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 larg. number of "a No. u barges, the
greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
in bulk; and prepared to carry all grain offer
ing, with dispatch. -..
g-The company return thanks to the public
for their liberal patronage during the last nine
years, and hope TO deserve and receive a continu-
ance of their favors. When the business will JUS
tify his company will run daily line
THos. B. RHODES, Prest. 7. J. BUFoRD, Sup't.
THos. H. GRIrFrrH, Sec'y. I. NJ. MASON, Ag't.
r. NJ. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport
GEO. W. D. HARRIS. Agent, Rock Island.
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SHALL WE HAVE A PARrIzAN JUDGE!


Some weeks ago the radical committee of
Henry county, without consulting any one
outside of their own couaty, called a district
convention, to meet at sGsneseo, May 2lst,
to nominate radical candidate for Circuit
Judge, in place of Judge Wilkinson, whose
term of Office expires next month.
The radical committee OF this county de-
clined to unite with the convention for any
such purpose. r-r a
The result was that a large portion Of the
republicans of Henry county, and all the
republicans of this county, refused to sup
port the movement and will have nothing to
do with sustaining a party candidate for
Judge.
As natural consequence, the radical
clique in Henry were poorly supported and
their meeting a slim affair. The few per-
sons present went through the formality of
nominating John I. Bennett, of Galva, as the
radical candidate for Circuit Judge.
Mr.. Bennett is radical among the most
radical, q lawyer of very moderate capacity,
never having sufficient confidence in himself
to manage an ordinary law case without the
aid of Mr.. Peasants, of this city, or Mr..
Frost, of Galesburg. He is clever gentle
man, but, in common parlance, "he don't
know how to keep hotel" In point of ca
pacity he would never be thought OF, by the
more competent members of the bar, for the
position-but when brought forward and at
tempted to be forced upon the people as q
party candidate, by party clique, represent
ing not oyer one-fourth of the party, he be-
comes doubly Objectionable.
He is not, in any binding sense, the repub-
ican candidate, because, lst, the Henry
committee had no power to call a convention
for any such purpose and, I'd, because all
the republicans of this county, and large
a party movement to get up candidate for
Judge.
This is the first time in the history of this
state that an attempt has been made to draw
party lines at an election for Judge, and it is
now done only by a small clique of radicals
who represent very small part of the peo
pie of Henry county.
The large body of the republicans repudi
ate the movement, and will support Mr.
Peasants for Judge, as will, we have nc
doubt, all the democrats of both countless
They would not support even as good man
and as accomplished a lawyer as is Mr.
Peasants, if he were party candidate. We
could not support him, even were he dem
ocratic candidate. But as peoples candi
date, knowing no party bias and pledged tt
do equal, exact and impartial justice tc
all, he will receive the hearty support of the
great body of the people, all over the dis
trict.
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By Telegraph.
REpoRrED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.
New YoRK, May 22.-The New Yorl

New YoRK, May 22.-The New York
HeIhld's New Orleans correspondent says
The recent decision in the New Orleans
courts, that debts incurred for the purchase
of slaves before the war are null, involves
nearly 500, 900, 900 in Louisiana alone.
Mayor Heath, of New Orleens, has deci-
ded that theatres are not compelled to sell
tickets to negroes.
SANFRASCIsco,M May 18.-The steamer Mon
tana sailed to-day for Panama with $S24,655
in treasure-$653,4 ,462 of it for New York
and large quantity of -four.
Wheat quiet, choice $2,l0al2a.
Flour firm, 6,75a7,00
Legal tenders LA.
WATERrowN, N. T., May 22.-The steam.
er Wisconsin was burned last night, three
miles from Cape Vincent. From 25 to 80
lives were lost.
The steamer belonged to the northern
transportation line, and is probably a total
loss. .-.
CLEVELAND, May. 22.-The Wisconsin
was insured for $l5, 900, three-fourths of her
value, in the Underwriters, n. Y; Franklin,
Cincinnati; National, Boston; Buck Eye,
Cleveland, in about equal amounts
The mates name is Powers. The engin.
eers name has not yet transpired.
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Firemen'S Ball.
TO THE AFFLICTED.

TO THE AFFLICTED.
DR. FISK, OF FIsK's INFIRMARY, tNew
IL Albany, Indiana1 will spend the summer in
Rock Island and Davenport. Having for more
than twenty years devoted special attention to
diseases of the Eye and Ear, Throat, Lungs end
Chest, in private practice, and in American and
European Hospitals and Colleges, the DR.. hopes
to merit share of public patronage.
REFERESCEs-Mr. W. d. Clark, Davenport !;
Mr.. p. Bogue, Rock Island.
DIR. Fisk will take pleasure in referring those
who may call on him to restored from entire
Blindness, Deafness and various Chronic Diseases,
in all the western states.
Office in Rock Island, at the Rock Island
House; Office, Davenport, Viele's Block, north
west corner-room, I'd floor. may2ldtf.
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TPrivate.i
N.SuyuIr TrNN Nj,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 4, 1864.
DEAR SHERMAN: The bill reviving the
grade of lieutenant general in the army
has become law, and my name has been
sent to the senate for the place. l now re-
ceive orders to report to Washington immedi-
atelv in person which indicates either a
confirmation or likelihood of confirmation.
| start in the morning to comply with the
order, but shall say very distinctly on my
arrival there that l accept no appointment
which will require me to make that city my
headquarters. This, however, is not what
started out to write about. While | have
been emiAently successful in this war, in at
least the confidence of the public, no one
feels more than me how much of this success
is due to the energy, skill, and harmonious
putting forth of that energy and skill ofthose
whom it has been my good fortune to have
occupy a subordinate position under me.
There are many officers to whom these re-
marks are applicable to a greater or less de-
gree. proportionate to their ability as SOL
diers. But what want is to express my
thanks to you and Mcpherson, as the men
to whom, above all others, | feel indebted
for whatever have had of success. How
far your advice and suggestions have been of
assistance yoe know. How far your execu-
ton of whatever has been given you to do
entities you to the reward | am receiving you
cannot know as well as me. ] feel all the
gratitude this letter would express, giving it
the most fiattering construction. The word
.'you" ] use in the plural, intending 1t Tor
Mcpherson also. | should write to him, and
will some day but starting in the morning,
I do not know that ! will find time ust now.
Your friend,
U. S. GRANT, Major General.
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lishment is in charge of Michael Lieberknecht, an
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Interes ting Letters Of General Grant and
General Sherman.

The Joint Committee ON the Conduct of
the War have just issued their report in an
immense volume, containing reports by Gen
erals Sherman, Thomas, Pope, and other
generals. The volume contains many doc
uments never yet published, and also the
two following letters
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Proceedings of the Circuit Court for Rock
Island County,
MAY TERN, a. D., 1867.

Hon. IRA o. WILKINSON, Presiding.
c. c. WILSON, Prosecuting Attorney.
SAMUEL p. HODGES, Clerk.
JOHN PEETz, Sheriff.