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Ex-President Pierce.

"Warwick," an Alabama correspondent
of the New York Day Book, is on the qas
viue for the man for the next Presidency,
and concludes thus:
There is, under God, but one salvation
for this poor country of ours, and that is
in the restoration OF the glorious Consti-
tuition of our grand old, inspired fathers.
Nobody can restore that but the people Of
the Democratic party. Away with the
timid. temporizing, demoralized leaders"
who are harmless and lifeless as the huge
granite lions which guard the avenues to
a an Egyptian temple. They are blind,
and dead, and dumb, and cold, and heavy
as marble! They, "having eyes do not
see, having ears, they do not hear" They
are dumb and motionless, and without q
pulse of living power! Away with them!
'sThe Democracy" wants no such Lead
ersw A great work is to be done! The
ship is on fire in raging storm, at sea.
There is CONSERVATION in every face.
Who is the man to Extinguish the Flames
and save the Ship? TO save the Consti-
tuition, we have, first of all, to be in earn
est. We must satisfy the people that we
arc in earnest. I believe that Franklin
Pierce of New Hampshire, as a candidate
for the Presidency, can bring to the cause
of the Constitution, every Democratic vote
in the United States. He is tried, has q
good, clear head, and sound, brave heart,
and what is of infinite moment, in these
times, sscan speak WE'LL" Moses knew
the Importance of this in a Democracy,
and God recognized it in the appointment
of Aaron. "Say what they may of Frank
lin Pierce" said old Ex-Governor Marcy,
then a magnificent Secretary of State,
before whose logical battery Daniel Web.
ster and the Federal host did not and
could not stand, @say what they will Of ,f
Franklin Pierce, he can beat them all
speaking" Pierce had been talking to the
heroes of the Mexican war Speaking!
Let no man say he has not been as great
in action Modest, almost too modest, he
has always been courageous and success
full. A hero in the field, q statesman in
council, patriot under all trials fprovo-.
cation. We had as well begin to ccnsoli-
date party on the oldfoundations. The
support of Franklin Pierce for the Presi-
dcncy, by the true Jeff'erosnian Democra-
cy, would be long stride towards the
ultimate victory which awaits*them.
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SECTIONAL OXEN.-A minister travelling
along y Texas road met stranger driving
his wagon, which was pulled by four
oxen. As the minister approached he
heard the driver say:
"Gct up, Presbyterian ! Gee, Cambell-
ite Haw, Baptist! What are you doing,
Methodist ?"
The minister. struck with the singular
ity of such names being given 10 the oxen,
remarked ---
Stranger, you have strange names Tor
your oxen. and | wish to know why they
have such names given to them"
The driver replied: 81 call that lead OK
in front Prcsby yterian, because he is true
blue. and never fails; he believes in pull
ing through in every difficult place, per-
sevcring to the end; and then he knows
moro than all tho rest The one by his
side | call Campbellitc; he does very well
when you let him go his own way, until
ho sees water, and then all the world
could not keep him out of it, and there he
stands as if his journey was ended. This
off OK is q real Baptist, for he is all the
time after water, and will not eat with
the others, but is constantly looking on
ono side and then on the other, and at
everything that comes near him. The
other. which l call Methodist, makes
great noise and great to do, and you
wonld think he was pulling all creation,
but ho don't pull pound"
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"INNoCENT AMUsEMENTs IN TEXAS"
Under this heading the New York EreS,-
inq Post gets off the following excellent
radical sensation. 1t only needs the en-
dorscment of one or two Southern radi-
cal papers to make it just as good as the
truth:
The scene is a town of interior Texas.
The actors are two planters of the old
regime
They sit under verandah, smoking
Jones-SCome, Smith, let's ride home."
Smith-"I'm not ready yet. [ have
not shot q nigger to-day. l won't 60
home without Shooting a nigger."
Jones-aWell, it's late now; too late to
shoot niggcrs to-day"
Smith-'No, it is not I'm not going
home without shooting niger"
Jones-"Shoot that boy walking over
there"
Smitho-looking at him critically-"No,
| won't shoot him ;tlre's rather good
fellow: Ill shoot another"
Joncs-"Well. come, mount; we'll see
one on the road"
They mount and ride away. Present
ly they ride by hut, in the doorway Of
which sits negro man. Jones reins up.
"Thcre, I guess Ill shoot him; he's
good mark there"
Pulls out his pistol, fires, kills the negro.
Jones-"Now we'll go home; made
up my mind to shoot n niger before I
went home this night
Jones and Smith were arrested being
gentlemen" they demanded to be hand
ed over to the civil authorities. They
were at once let out on easy bail. There
upon the military authorities re-arrested
them; and we hear they are TO be tried
by military authority, and will probably
be hangcd-unless somebody balls them
again"
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- Miss Buchanan, once rallying her
cousin, an officer, or his courage, said
"Now, Mr.. Harris, do you really mean to
tell me you can walk up to a cannons
mouth without fear?' eyes," was the
prompt reply, COR 81 Buchanan's either. Z"
And he did.
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"Well, wife, you can't say over
contracted bad habits" :sNo, sir; you
generally expanded them"
Give strict attention to your own at-
fairs -and consider your wife one ofthem.
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- 1fa woman does keep secret ii is
retty eure to be with "telline" effsct.
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"A amonster in human form" says
that the only timo woman does not ex-
aegerate is when she is talking OF her
own age.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22
CONIN0ERC IAL.


Rocs ISLAND, Feb. %.
The current value of the articles named below is
subject to changes, but the following quotations
are correct for the date of this report
Flour-Johnston's Spring Double Extra, in bbls.
Sl2,40 at wholesale, and Sl3, 90 at retail. Sacks,
$40 at wholesale, and S12,60 at retail. Loose,
$ll, 20 at Wholesale, and 81 so at retail.
Wheat-No. l, $40. No. 2, l,S5. Rejected
LOO. -.....-
Corn-45c to SO #.-g&
Oats-35a40c for 35 lbs.
Rye-60aS5c.
Barley-No. 1,s0. No. $50.
Beans-I,50
0nions-50e per bush. --...
Potatoes-55c.
Eggs-25c doz.
Butter--yery choice lots, for retailing, will
bring &c. ~
Sorghum-40a60c.
Salt-3,l SAG, 35 per barrel.
Kerosene-Wholesale, barrels included, 55c !;
retail zoe.
Highwines-s2,20.
Pouitry-Live chickens, s., 40a3, 90 per dog.
Dressed, &c per h. Turkeys I2al5c per ID.
Pork-For live hogs 5a75 SC. Dressed 6,50a7.
Becf-Liye weight, common 3,00a4,50. Prime
shipping 5,00a5,50 per hundred pounds.
Hides-Green ceuntry,~7e green salted, &c;
dry sailed. l2c dry flint II; green calf l2lc ;cut
damaged gruby price sheep pelts SI.O0
Hay Prairie, S5aSS per ton Timothy 81 0, 90.
Wood-Oak $500 to 700 cord.
Coal-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the Leyee
coal is sold at IA cents the cost of delivering to
be added.
From teams, in Market Square, at l4al6 cents.
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The FERRY PARTY CONGRATULATE THEM
somebody, probably some Rev. Stiggins) to
write piece for him, and heAsigned it Spen-
Ger, Robinson & Co., and got it published in
this mornings Union. This very nice and
unselfsh firm tender their thanks to those
who helped them deprive the people of Rock
Island of any source of permanent revenue,
and, in true Aminadab Sleek style, eongrat-
ulate themselves that ''the more respectable
portion of our citizens" helped them do it
and are 'fwell pleased with the result
Not satisfied with this mutual admiration,
they, in the style of the Pharisee, thank God
that they are so much better than other peo-
pie that they were enabled to deprive the
city of its rights in the ferry without commit
ing any .'fraud.' How about getting the
names ofand county officers, ely and ofpeople
generally, on private letter to Webster and
Coe, and then publishing these names wits
out the. consent of the signers Or was
this such a pious ''fraud' as to pass unnotic-
ed? 1t, at any rate, has placed some of
their friends in their true colors, before the
people. There's some satisfaction in that.
The piece, which somebody wrote for Mr..
Robinson, and which he signed Spencer,
Robinson Il Co., says they had '9ong since
determined to make no response to anything"
the ARGUS might say; declaims loudly
against personalities, in sour city papers,
and then proceeds to indulge in repetition
OF the personalities which have disgraced
the onaon tor years past. IF they had 'long
since determined to make no response" why
did they respond2 And if they don't like
''personalaties,' why do they indulge in
them? v-.>
In somewhat extended period of news
paper publishing we have noticed that it is a
tavorite style, with people who are driven to
the wall on any question, to resort to person
al abuse in reply. And if, in that contest.
they happen to get the hot end of the poker,
they turn up the whites of their eyes, in sane.
timonious horror, and declaim against 'per
sonalaties' which they were the first tt
initiate and provoke. That has invariabl,
been the mode of warfare upon us, in 'repl,
to any suggestions we have made exposin.
private schemes for depriving the, public 4 0
their just dues. Unable to meet the arpu
ments used in behalf Of the public, they resor
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

TIE WARD CAUCUssEs were well attended
Thursday evening, in all the wards, and the
following gentlemen nominated for alder
men
1st Ward-William Shearer
"a Ward-Peter Fries.
Sd Ward-Richard Lloyd.
4th Ward-George Wagner.
These are excellent nominations.
Mr.. Shearer has faithfully represented his
ward, in the council, always standing by the
interests of the people and never trying to be
on both sides of the same question.
Mr. Fries is one of our most ehterprising
and intelligent business men and property
holders, and will be elected by large major
ity. He Will make first-class alderman
Mr.. Lloyd, 1t is safe to say, is one of the
most intelligent men ever elected in the Sd
ward. He is an Enghsman, by birth, and
long a resident Of this country. He isa su-
perintendent of government work, at the Ar
senal, but a resident Of the Sd ward, and has
been for three years past. He is the friend
of the laborer, popular with all who know
him, and will make a most excellent alder
man.
Mr.. Wagner is the owner of the Atlantic
Brewery, formerly a resident of Moline and
while there one of the directors in the No
line National Bank. He is man of proper
erty, capital business man, and will make
q good alderman.
Delegates were chosen in all the wards, to
the city convention, which meets ON Monday
evening at the court house, and in the I'd,
Sd and 4th wards the delegates were unani-
mously instructed to vote for William Eggle-
ston for mayor. In the lst the people are
equally united in his favor, but no instruc-
tons were given. 7a+ sa-@ ~a@
Mr.. Eggleston may be considered the can
didate, although the formal ceremony of
nominating has yet to be gone through
with.
We hope the court house will be packed
full of people on Monday evening, to ratify
the nominations.
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to personal abuse Of the person who stands |
up for the rights ofthe public. II

to personal abuse Of the person who stands
up for the rights of'the public. q
By the way: Speaking of FRAUDS" ere
minds us of a story,n as Lincoln used to say.
1t is this: 1t is reported that a certain gentlc-
man, in this city, when he was young man,
was travelling, with two other Young men,
in southern state, and CHANGED to get
strapped" 1t was necessary for hip to
make raise in some manner. He was
of very dark complexion, his features of
the 'Mericano-Afrie style, and his hair dark
and very kinky. He formed plan, with
his companions, to sell himself for a negro.
The sale was effected for $500, and, soon af
forwards, he ran away and Joined his COM
panions, receiving his share of the ill-gotten
gains.
This is a story we have often heard, since
we have lived in this city. Can either of the
firm of Spencer, Robinson & Co., tell who it
was ?-or whether the money, thus frauda-
lently obtained, has ever been refunded p
Very few people live in houses SO strongly
built that they can afford to throw stones.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

BIG JoKE.-At the republican meeting
in the LIST ward, the published report says:
vote of thanks of the meeting was rendered
Alderman J. R. Huber, for the efficient and salts
factory manner in which he had represented the
First Ward in the City Council during the past
year.
We presume this has reference to-Jake's
course on the ferry matter. The republican
idea of efficient and satisfactory means be-
ing on both sides of the same question and
aiding to deprive the city of any source Of
nermanent rnYeuue
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SOMETHING NEw-A KING AMONG SHOENAK.
| ERs.-We propose to show to the Mechanics
of Rock Island and the surrounding towns,
the treatment Of would-be King towards the
Journeymen Sboemakers of Rock Island ::
About the time of the breaking out of the re-
so low they could scarce make a living At
that time we were compelled to form ourselves
into an Association, in order to raise our wa.
ges. We were compelled to do that, and that
would-be King. Each time we were compelled
to ask for an advance on our wages the would
be King kept US idle from two to three weeks,
go that We could never realize anything from
the advance we would get, as he would always
cut down our wages when business was q little
dali
During all this time our wages were lover
than other mechanics. We were half a dol
lar or seventy-fve cents below carpenters,
blacksmiths or machinists, and we generally
work from fourteen to sixteen hours, while
other mechanics work ten.
We have come down twensv-five Der cent.
on our wages, but this would-be King TSva
son ID not satisfied with this; he saws he win
not employ man who sticks up for his rights
or for his wages. On this account his men left
of work. But he was lucky enough to have
two men who were raised under such rule as
he would wish to exercise over all men, and
they remained with him. But we, American
people, are not used to such rule and cannot
submit TO it. We are, therefore, compelled to
call Swanson's "ScAB SHor, " Ne VIC shoemak-
ers term il also any Jour who works for this
shop when he can get employment in other
shops, our Association regards as "A ScAB."
In conclusion we express hope that this
man, Swanson, will, in future, do better by
men in his employ, and act with more human
ity and in accordance with the well known
rules of the craft. THE ASSOCIATION.
Rock Island, Feb. Is, 1857 dim
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THANKS to Dorie Lodge, No. 31s, A. F. 4
A. NJ, of Moline, for Complimentary to
their grand levee, this evening, in Moline
A tip-top time may be expected-beautiful
and accomplished ladies, gallant gentlemen,
splendid music, and delicious refreshments.
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Leave Davenport at
feb.1sdtf.
For the Argu

RIGHT THIS WAY, FOR BARGAIss.-Any one
wishing to engage in general mercantile bus
mesa, such as Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Caps, Groceries, Queens Ware, &C. Sc, in fact
general stock of all kinds of goods, in tip.
top location, where there is now good run Of
custom, can learn where to make splendid
bargain, by enquiring at the Argos OFFICE,
Rock Island, febl9-dw2T
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

FIRST WARD CAUCUs.-At a meeting of
the democratic and conservative voters Of the
list ward, held at Western Engine House,
Thursday evening, Feb'y 2lst, Abrarn Wag-
ener, Esq, was called to the chair. and W.
{. blackburn appointed secretary.
The meeting then proceeded to nominate
a candidate fof alderman for said ward, to
be voted for in the coming city election
William Shearer was the unanimous choice.
The following delegates TO the city conven-
ton to be held at the Court House on Mon
day evening, Feb'y 25, were chosen, viz -
John Seighartner, VIM. S. Phillips, George
Carlton, Peter Kale, Adam Shcaab, Frank
Lucas, Abram Wagner, Nicholas Smith,
George Lamont, Jacob Anthony, w. c.
Blackburn.
Jacob Wohlenhaupt, George Lamont, and
Charles Engel were appointed ward commit
tee for the ensuing year.
A motion was then made and carried that,
IN case Of the absence OF any delegates of
the lst ward from the CITY convention, those
delegates present should cast the full vote to
which the ward is entitled t
On motion the meeting adjourned
WIN. I. BLACKBURN, Sec'y.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

SIGN OF PAINTED BARRELS. Dressed Chick
ems, and Turkies received daily. Lake Fish
from Wisconsin twice . week Fresh Butter
and Eggs constantly on hand. Particular At
tsntion paid to furnishing families with choics
Butter. Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, &c. 100
bushels of Turnips at 40 cts per bushel.
CoCKLEY & BARD's New Grocery.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

The republicans have nominated David
Halves for alderman, in the list ward, and
M. d. Merrill in the 3D. 1t is great while
since either of these men had an office.
They hold their meeting in the Sd and 4th
wards this evening
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

hRoMERs-UPHAM's-H DYE.-5O Cents a
Don Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for ST. Ma
n .r1as DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL. WAR
RANTED TO PLEASE. This article has heen
thoroughly tested by DIR. Chiffon, Of New York,
ana Profs. Booth and Garrett, of Philadelphia,
VINO pronounce it free from all poisonous ingredi-
ents' and the material composing it will not inure
tne most delicate hair. Sold by Druggists and
Fancy Goods Dealers everywhere.
JNo. ). KRONER, Sole Proprietor.
LORD SMITH, Chicago, Ag's, nov5aIv.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

THANKs.--We have received about doz-
en- copies of the missing numbers of the
EVENING ARGUS, and tender our thanks to
the kind friends who furnished them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

GRAND FEsTIvAL.-There will be q Grand
Festival at the Island City Hall on Tuesday
Ercseing, Feb. 260, for the benefit of the New
Catholic Church. Good music will be in at
tendance, and plenty of Refreshments will be
furnished in the Hall. s-S kA-A
The public are cordially invited to attend
HENRY ERRETT, ! u
febl 9dwtd RICHARD WHIfE,s managers
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22
JOB ROSS
GREAT JUNK STORE

The undersigned has purchased what is known
as the Cobb & Whistler Store. opposite Court
Square, where he viii he happy to see the public
generally and exhibit bis great variety Of new and
second hand articles, too great to mention in de-
tail. Z Gail and see his museum of all sorts of
things. If you want anything go to job Ross
and You will be pretty sure to find il. s
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

he ladies' of America, from their peculiar bab-
ITS are said to be the most unhealthy in the world
also TO suffer most when about to become a moth,
er, Dr. Pelpau's Pills great blessing to all
iadles, as they regulate and assist nature. Sold
" aIi sood druggists. jan26-dlm
Use Lallamand's Specific for Rheumatisu,
doat and Neuralgia. 1t effectuaily DESTROYS ali
nov27dly. - =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

READ James Keeler's advertisements. of
the New Post Office Saloon. James keeps
a good place-giye him a CALL
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SAMSON & DELILAH-THE STRONG MAN sBoRN
OF srRENGTH.-An Essay for Young Men, on the
Errors, Abuses and Diseases incident to Puberty.
py which Youth is robbed of its beauty, and Man
hooo Oh IT'S poWer,-with reports the best
means OF relief and cure. Sent in sealed letter
envelopes free of charge. Address, DR.. J. Skill
LIN HoUGHToN, Howard Association. Phia-
delphia, Pa. ianI9dusn
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Forty CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
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LOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS q line will be charged for
each insertion Of articles under this head. e

NEW GOODS Table Linens, Toweiings.
6leAehed Mrslins p and p yards wide, Bleach
90 and Brown Sheetings, Dress Buttons. Re-
cepuon Hoop Skirts, TO-, &C., Just received
from New York, and marked at very log price.
G. II. AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

In this city, Thursday night, Feb. 21st, of in
juries received by falling from railroad car Mr..
JAMES d. HALEY, formerly a member of the 37th
Iowa Volunteers, aged 6s years. =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

DoN'T forget the Western Boys, tonight
they have grand ball at Turner Hall.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

The annual election of the fire department
takes place at the court house tomorrow ev-
ening.
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SEE card of time for running of bridge
trains.
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THE Siamese Twins at Babcock's Hall,
tonight. f
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Orders for jon PRINTING will meet with prompt
attention at the ARaus OFFIcE, and be executed
in the very best manner and ut reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

hil- iiir Dye, 80 cents. Black OF brown in
Simultaneous. Natural, beautiful, durable. The
best and cheapest in use. Contains as much as
any dollar size. Depot No. Go John ST., New
iork CITY. Sold by all druggists, patent medi-
cine, fancy goods and perfumery stores every
"uere- noy9dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-22

SECOND WARD CAUCUs.-Pursuant TO a
call of the committee, the democratic and
conservative voters of the second ward met
at the council room, Thursday evening, Feb.
list, and were organized by appointing 0. ].
D1mlck chairman, and r. B. TAYLOR secre-
tary.
A motion was. made and carried that the
meeting. proceed to ballot for ward commit
tee tor the ensuing year. J. Z. Johnston.
John Stauback and David Nunan were de-
clared elected.
a motion was made and carried that the
char appoint committee of three to present
the names or nine voters to act as delegates
to the city convention. The chair appointed
George ". Bnrneston, Jacob Ohlweiler, and
Peter Schlemmer, who presented the follow
ing names, which were, on motion, unani-
moasly adopted q, .~l-s. 80. ~- sss
A. +. Gutter, Charles Hermann
David Nunan, John S. Buck,
John Stauback, Geo. W. Burneston,
Job Ross. John KeeIer.
0. j. Dimick. tH
motion was made and carried that the
meeting proceed to ballot for a candidate for
alderman, to be supported by the democratic
and conservative voters at the coming cleo
ton, and Peter Fries was declared unani.
mously nominated.
A motion was made and carried that the
delegates be Instructed to cast their votes in
the convention for VIM. Eggleston for NAV.
Or.
A motion was also made and carried that
1t IS the sense of this meeting that the dele
gates support Abram WAGNER, for police
magistrate.
The meeting then adjourned with three
rousing cheers for Peter Fries, our candidate
for alderman.
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