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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

GEN. n. B. BUFoRD arrived home Satur-
day evening, from trip to the end of the
Union Pacific railroad, as one of the
board of United States examiners. He
found the road completed 49, miles west of
Omaha. 1t is So miles from that point to
Chyenne City, to which place it will reach
by the lst day of November next. At this
time the overland stages and mails to Cali
fornia will be transferred to Chyenne City
and go directly through, instead of making
the circuit around by Denver.
Denver IS nearly due south from Chyenne
City, a distance of 100 miles. A branch
railroad, from the main line will, probably,
be built to Denver.
Gen. Buford says they found the road
admirably constructed and equipped. The
experience of last winter showed DEFICIENCIES
which have been remeded by larger bridges
and culverts, and a more elevated road bed.
Another section of the road will soon be
completed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

National Refreshment Saloons, where the
soldiers from every part of the Union were
fed during the late war were an honor to
Philadelphia, and there is a peculiar pro-
priety in the circumstance that Philadelphia
should inaugurate plan for the endowment
of National Institute where the orphans of
these same heroes may have home md re-
ceive an education This is what the Trus-
tees of the Riverside Institute are aiming
most successfully to accomplish. Acting
under the charter of the Washington Lii
brary Company, incorporated by the state of
Pennsylvania, they are offering stock at the
low rate of one dollar per snare, and will
give to each subscriber beautiful and valu-
able steel engraving, worth at retail more
than the price of the stock, and as an add
tionul inducement will distribute among the
stockholders presents valued at 100000.
In the distribution every one has an equal
chance to obtain large presents one is worth
$4,000, another $4,000, &c. Who can re-
fuse to do patriotic and benevolent action
on these terms.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

FIRE IN DAvENPoRT.-About 8 O'Clock
this Monday morning a fire broke out in
the row of frame tenements on East Second
street, between Brady and Perry streets, d.
rectly east of the Farrand Block The Ga.
zette says:
Five buildings were destroyed. Hahns
bakery, Simon's butcher shop, earle
ton 4 Huckin's shoe store, O'Briens saloon,
and Callagan's auction store. The total loss
to these parties will not probably exceed So
900 or at most $4,000. The amount of in
surance cannot now be ascertained
The buildings were owned by Mr.. George
L. Davenport, and were, we believe, insured,
but what amount cannot now be ascertained.
The total loss on them cannot exceed $4,000,
exclusive of their contents. They have long
been an eye-sore and disgrace to that part
Of the city, and their removal, by any dispen.
sation, need not be regarded.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

PREMIUM PRINrING.-The committee TO
whom the specimens of printing were refer
red, at our late county fair, (Messrs John A.
Jordan. Thomas Leighton and F. j. Under
wood unanimously awarded the first premi-
un to the ARGUS OFFICE for the best print
ing.
The specimens of work We had on exhibit
ton were taken, at random, from the jobs
we do every day for our customers. They
were not gotten up for the purpose of taking
premium, but were specimens of our every
day work
We trust that the public will bear these
facts in mind and also that we do work as
quick and as cheap as any other Office.
Orders respectfully solicited. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
At Aiken's.

Bugle Trimmings, Satin Trimmings, &C.,
just received by express.
Fancy Dress Buttons, in great variety
choice styles. a
Cheniles, all colors also few pieces of
handsome Poplins, and lots of other goods
just in by express.
Rustic Window Shades, all sizes and
kinds, on hand or furnished to order from
the Factory, at Factory Prices-at wholesale
or retail.
sept23dwtf. c. NJ AIKEN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

Presentation. Samuel Adams, of
Grand Isle, Vermont, father of Mrs. C. Lynde
Jr, of this city, arrived in town Saturday
evening. Mrs. Adams stopped in Chicago,
with another daughter of theirs, Mrs. Marvin
Smalley. Both will be down here the last
of this week.
Judge Adams is in good health, but is
rather lame, though he looks as well as when
he was here two years ago. We hope their
visit will be pleasant one.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
i Stable on Market Square, Rock Island, where
he keeps few good Horses and Carriages to let.
He also has a large covered stage wagon for fish
ing and picnic parties. A share of public pat
ronage respectfully solicited
~- Prices moderate. Horses bought and sold.
E. G.. SPENCER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

A PREsENT.-The employees on the Iowa
branch of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa
cific railroad, approaching the honorable
treatment they have always received from
Abel Kimball, Esq, of Davenport, superin-
tendent of that division, recently presented
him with a splendid top buggy, together
with magnificent silver mounted harness,
driving whip, and all complete.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Wanted.

Board by young man, in private fami-
ly, where there is but one or two or no other
boarders, and where some of the comforts of
home may be had.
Please address post Office box les, Rock
Island, Ill.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Not "IustRnificantn

Don Il Elliott have sold that fine Dictator
Stove they had at the fair, and several others.
There is no stove that operates equal to it
for Baking and Economy of Fuel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

Chicago Market.
Telegraphed to the ARGUS.
CHICAGO, Sept. 80.
Flour-spr ex and sup active, others dull
Wheat-No 2 1,S6ai ,ssa, No 1,7S4a1 sc, No
1,91al,92.
Corn-No l,O1a1, 90, No 1,0o1a1,0l
Oats-501a51.
Rye-No l Halls, No ? /, l4aI.l5
Barley-No ,06a1,0S.
Mess Pork-23, 50a24, 90.
Lard-l3Aa133 ...
Cattle and Hogs-no receipts or quotations.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Go to the Best.

Go to to.the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad-
dress [enclosing stamps the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
LOCAL COLUMN.
The PHILADELPHIA

FIFTEEN CENTS a line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

FoRrY CEsrs a line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles ander this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Dailp Argus.


orders for JOB PRINTING VIII NEE. win pfomp,
=, ,ha 80, hast m.nusr and ut reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Something New.

Go to Bamberger's and see his new stoc
of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
aug3Odwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

New York Market.
Telegraphed TO the ARGUS.
NEW YoKk, Sept. 80.
Cotton-22
Flour 9,s5alG,6O extra state; lO,OO@12,75
r II 0.
Wheat-2,30 forNo 2 Chicago. 2,27 for No.
Mil.
Rye-not quoted.
Corn-l,3l new mixed west; l,2sa2e for
unsound.
Barley not quoted.
Oats 75a76 for Chicago and Ohio.
Pork-23, 75a23, so.
Lard-frm, I4aa.
Whisky not quoted.
Petroleum-l4ta15 for crude; 323a33 refined in
bond.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

SHIPPING TAGs.-We presume everybody
noticed the nice patent linen eyelet tags, used
at our county fair. Thousands OF them could
be seen on the ground, every article entered
having one of them attached to it. They
were printed at the ARGUS OFFICE, where
thousands more can be had, printed to order,
at Chicago prices. Orders thankfully receiv-
ed and promptly filed dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

At his residence in this city, Sunday, Sept.
29th, of congestion of the brain, LUcrUs u. DIM
lex, aged so years.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, 1. 0. O. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at s o'clock P. NJ.
DAVID HAYES, N. G
LEVI S. HARsoN, r. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

STREET LAMrs.-Roek Island needs more street
lamps. Especially should there be one some
xybere near the end of the Island Bridge There
are also other parts of the city which would be
benefited by 'smore light. Rock Island d Mo-
line Union.
All true-but the moment the aldermen
order the lamp posts you will commence to
abuse and villify them for "extravagance."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-30

Of all sizes, for Mines, Quarries, Breweriesr
Distilleries, Factories of all descriptions, and TO-
Public or Private Water Works, &C., &c. The
STEAM RAM for feeding Boilers, and STEAM
SIPHON for raising water. Also Blowing En-
gires, Air Pumps, and all kinds of Hydraulic
and Pneumatic Machinery. Send for circulars
to Philadelphia hydraulic Works, No. 247 South
Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. sep10d1m.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
GREAT SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

BY Messrs. J. b. Walton & Deslonde, auc.
tioneers, in the parish OF jefferson, "em-
bracing all the property between Legee
street and six squares back of ST. Charles
street and the Carrollton railroad, and
between Bloomingdale and Foucher, 10
close an estate for partition"
This property, consisting Of siXty-nine
squares of ground, was advertised to be sold
at the Merchants and Auctioneers' Ex-
change, on Wednesday.
There was very large attendance, and
We were surprised that the bidding was not
more animated.
twenty-five squares only were offered, of
which fourteen were sold at very low rates.
Mr.. Hunt, US counsel for Mr.. Fortier, sent
to the auctioncers letter. which was re-
ceived while he was taking a bid on the first
square at $3.50. The communication was
read for the purpose of giving notice of pro-
lection of the rights of Mr.. Fortier, relative
to railroad in Henry Clay avenue, from
the river to Nayades street. We think this
had damaging effect on the sale. No ad-
vance was made on the sum bid on square
No. 81, at the time the letter was received,
and it was not sold.
The following is table of the drainage
tax, the amounts bid, and the names of the
purchasers
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31

Payne, the devout Mrs. Slirratt, and the
disappointed divinity student. her son,
there was admitted one of "A different class.
This was the wretch Atzeroth-the only
professional villain in tie drama-who
sold his dagger for money-who had 70
love OF country or religious fanaticism to
delude himself withal-who was an infidel
and villain, and who. strangely enough
was the only one of the halt-dozen whose
courage failed when the hour to strike
arrived
What a picture might be drawn of the
meetings OF these conspiratOrs at Mrs.
Surratts house: of their mysterious conf
ings and departures; Of the day when the
plot for the abduction miscarried, and they
all was discovered, and they were lost; of
the manner in which Booth Gained their
fears, and set himself to knot again the
thread of bis broken plot. Then, 10 think
of how he drew them all again within his
tolls; how he exerted the wonderful in
iluence he had acquired over Mrs Surratt,
who seems to have regarded him with that
peculiar mixture Of admiration and affec-
ton that woman not unirequently feels
for superior brilliant man, who is too old
to be her son, and too young to be her
lover: how he bound her by the oath Of
which she spoke before she died; and how
she obeyed all his instructions, even to taking
that ride on the day before the murder, to
arrange for his escape, and to deposit
arms for his defense.
1t will be remembered that as she re-
turned from that fatal ride for it was that
which convicted herr she was gay and
light-hearted; she chatted merrily with her
unsuspecting companions; she seemed to be
at ease and at peace until, from an eminence
they assembled, they saw Washington spread
out before them, covered with flags and gay
with all the emblems of rejoicing over the
downfall of the rebellion. Then her mood
changed, her face darkened with anger or
remorse; perhaps a feeling of womanly
pity crossed her breast as she thought OF
the woman who was TO be made a widow
that night. That people have deeply
sinned," she exclaimed "and God has in
store for them terrible punishment
Thus the painter might fill out the out
lines Of this great picture. But it cannot
be fully drawn until all the events con-
nected with the prior plot for the abduc-
ton Of the president are made known.
And until they are diyulged, as they most
probably will be, sooner or later, the peo-
pie will not cease to ask themselves the
questions with which we commenced this
article, and the reply to which may be de-
layed, but cannot be finally evaded.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
Communication.
WHAT THE co LORI ED MAN WANTS.

What the colored man is most in need of
at present is an education. The time has
been so short since he has been Obliged to
think and act tor himself, since he has been
emancipated from a stage of bondage TO that
Of freedom, unaided by the light of knowl-
edge, it is not astonishing that he would
now and then be led astray by those to
whom he has been accustomed to look uD as
to superior beings, and implicitly obey.
And now another great responsibility rests
upon him. lie must not only take care of
himself and his family, but he must take
care of his race, ofhis country, and offuture
generations. The government has very
generously provided for the education Of
the colored children. But how are the
wants of the grown people to be met, those
who are now to take so large share in the
reconstruction of the Southern States.
| have heard rebels say that they would
make the negroes vote themselves into
slavery again in five years. Whether or not
there is any truth in the assertion, think
the friends OF the colored people should ex.
ert themselves to prevent the possibility of
their injuring themselves or their interests
through the want of knowledge. do not
think that many Of the grown up freedmen
VIII ever be able to acquire brilliant edu.
cation, such as will enable them to become
statesmen or philosophers, for how few Of
such have We among the white men
who have had the advantages of
learning from their infancy, and it
would be hardly reasonable to expect
the black man TO do more without any
training whatever in his childhood. But
something can be done; and If the Union
man in times ofpeace is as much the friend
OF the cOlored man as the Union soldier was
ia times OF war that something will be at.
tempted. What | propose is this-let all
who have an hour or two to spare in the af.
ternoon or evening and who has not, devote
that spare time to teaching the colored
people. Let the freedmens bureau be
asked 10 allow the use of their school-rooms
after school hours, say from to 0 p. NJ,
and let all the colored churches be like.
wise given. Let the public schools
contribute all the old books for which they
have no use. On account of the changes
which take place in books in the public
schools, there must be many such. There
is scarcely family who have not a lot of
old schoolbooks piled away in some lumber
room, which they will never use, but which
would be of great use In teaching the poor
colored.peopie. And let 1t be made known
that there will be schools for the colored
people of both sexes, where they will be
taught free. | will venture to say that in
six months from this time, there will be
scarcely a colored man or woman who Wall
be unable to read and write.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
NEW RULES OF NATURALIZA-
TON"
EDITOR REPUBLICAN.

EDITOR REPUBLICAN:
! observe your old friend of the daily
Bidntet is much alarmed and annoyed at
what he calls "New rules of naturaliza-
tion,? and thereupon proceeds to read the
Judges of the courts homily on their duties
and the laws of naturalization.
Will you permit one who has "gone
through the mill " to say, tor the informa.
ton of your readers, Uhe editor of the
blanket excepted that the acts Of Congress
touching the naturalization of aliens pre-
vide:
l. That he shall make declaration, on
oath, before some court of record, Of his
intention to become Il citizen at least two
years before he can become one.
2. That he shall have resided for five
years, Immediately preceding his admission
as citizen, within the limits and under the
jurisdiction of the United States and for at
least one year within the State where the
court is held to which he applies.
3. That daring the whole of that time
Give years. he has conducted himself as a
good moral man, attached to the principles
{,
and well disposed to the good order and hap
piness thereof
4. That he shall take an oath of allegiance
to the United States aud entirely renouuce
all allegiance to any foreign prince, power,
or potentate whatsoever.
These conditions are Indispensable, and
apply % all aliens who come here over
eighteen years of age.sA Those who cone
here under eighteen years of age need not
make any previous declaration, but when
they have been in the United States fall
five years, by proving that fact and declar-
ing that for three years preceding it has been
their bona tde, intention to become citizens.
In all cases live years residence, and de-
pertinent such us becomes good citizen,
must be proven in court upon the oath Of
two witnesses.
Now Mr.. Editor do you know what trou.
bles the Camp street man SO badly? | will
tell you. The judges and clerks of courts,
remembering the recent removal of one of
these officials, have walked up to the necessity
Of observing the law a little more closely
than heretofore. The question so irritating
the rebel army 2" If any such be made
citizens, it can only be by SaiSe S,rearinJ
For it cannot be truthfully sSid that any
man who for three out of the last five years
has been in the rebel army, was " attach ID
TO the principles Of the constitution of the
United States, and well disposed to the
good order and happiness thereof"
The editor of the Blanket may well throw
up his hands with pious horror against
- new rules 1t Is really shocking to any
sober minded rebel TO think that the law
should be enforced in this city. That is in
deed new rule" 1t is tvrannical inva.
sion Of the rights Of the citizen to prevent
him from swearing ha has behaved himself
AS good moral man, when he had only
4}fri,A ls-4sl
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
PROPOSALS FOR sUB,I,Tr,

fNE CHIEF Z; $ flFTH MILITARY D,,,.
ne" Orleans La, May 4
SEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLIGt11
invited tlII the 9Th day of June lss7. at 10
ior furnishing the Subsistence Dcn,.,r,...
I n'ted Stated Army with the following Sns \
s-u' pounds Of Good Hard Brown soar
ecVoo pounds of White Navy Bean, r.,l
barrels the price per pound nB,t ~ 4.
@VN pounds of RICE of the best qqs,i,, !
in barrels
2'"oeans Of PEACHFS.2 pound can. q,
be furnished.
~" good new FLOUR sACKs, made 50
material, samples to be furni.tcs
a.. oil the above articles to be del,,sr.5 -,
Anchor Press, in his city, within tg4,,y A..
the opening Of the bids. lay
No bids will be received from nar,j.. 49,,
h'ther'o failed to comply with Their eosas.
win any branch Of the Government
ID DIS to-be directed to the under.ierol ,,,
ed Proposals" A RFr,r[.s+7,t I''-
my2td Brevet Maj Gen. and @. s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
purchasers

During the summer Of 1854. while tbe
hospitals i'll Richmond were crowded with
wounded, the ladies of the city visited them
daily, carrying with them deicacies of every
kind, and WED with each other in their
efforts to comfort and cheer up the
wounded: On one occasion brigGteyed
damsel OF seventeen summers was distri6ut-
ing flowers and speaking tender words Of
encouragement to those around her when
she overheard young private, who was
suffering from his wounds, exclaiin: "Oh.
my Lord!' Approaching him rather timid.
ly, in order to rebuke his profanity, She
said: 81 think ! heard you call upon the
name Of the Lord. | ana one of His
daughters. Is there anything | can ask
Him for your" A hasty glance upon her
lovely face and perfect form caused his
countcnance to brighten as he instantly
replied: Yes, please ask Him to make me
His SoHiH.idr ~
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
INFORMATION WANTED,

Ten months have elapsed since the muir.
der Of Doslie. Horton, Henderson, Loup,
and other gallant spirits, who fell In the
cause Of the Onion and freedom; the murder
was witnessed by hundreds of citizens;
prosecutions for this great crime will be
barred BY lapse Of time in few weeks, and
jet NO steps hay been taken TO bring the
murderers sojustsce- 1.-THE district attorney.
who served in the rebel army. has consider
tious scrpples seainst saking action, let him
resign or be removed. II he hiss no duties
TO perform In this matter according 70 law,
then--in the name Of the Union people Of
this whole eountry-we call on Attorney
General Lynch 70 give this subject his OIL
ts1al s}s1afson. 80. ,.a.....
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31

Monthly Advertisements, inserted every other day,
to be charged two-thirds the above rates
Second page monthly advertisements, eacn square
500 per month.
Transient advertisements, having the run of the
paper first insertion 81 80 per square, each subse
luent insertion Is cents per square,
Second page transient advertisements each lnser-
ton, 81 90 per square.
Advertisement inserted at intervals to be charged
a new each insertion.
All Advertisements not marked for any number OF
insertions viii be published six times. Do,
Regular advertisers, Who advertise largely shal ne
allowed such discount from above named transient
rates may be- GEreed upon; provided, tAat n no
shall such discount exceed Is per cent.
All business notices Of advert semeuts TO be
charged 20 per line each insertion, except
auctiOneers who shall be allowed the same discount
on business notices on advertisements.
All transient advertisements must be paid Tor 10
advance.
Al aiverti semcut- not marked for any number Of
insertions VIII be published six times.
All bills with regular advertisers shall be rendered
monthly,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-31
fhoPosALs FOR RAJIoNs
FUEL FOR LIGHT.yESSFIs !
COLLECTOR $ OFFd
SUPPLEMENTARY or m

COLLECTORS Oral
sCfknISrENDENT uF LN}
New Orleans Il
SEALED PROPOSALS will be rec,iy.5 n
on'Ge until u O'Clock NJ. on MONDAY, the NJ
OIL June, Lei, for furnishing and doliysriss 4
ana iuei Tor the lighthouse keepers and Hgs,
IN the Eighth and Ninth Lighthouse Dist,i.I
Tor any other lightvessel and Lighthouse tera,
may be called for, for one year from the l,t
July 1851, to the 3Oth June, 1858. inclas.ve M
uons to be OF good aRd approved quality: ,ok
cred alongside OF the lighthouse tender or ,..r
sol provided for the purpose, at New orJau
ana 10 be stated in tn e bid accordingly in ,a
surielent packages, barrels, boxes. and case,
sooo order for thu light.vessel, once a quars
Oh an expense TO the United States. agrs,sI
speeincations. which will form part Of thss.1
copies OF which may be had by applying at ths
All bids must be sealed. and Endorsed PA
ior hations and Fuel for Light.vc.sel.o an
placed IN another envelope and left at or dina
this office. prepaid If sent by mail. The bid,
and for rations will be considered sepsrate trsu
other.
BY order Of the lighthouse Board
WIN. p. KELL0aI
my 'Hef Superintendent oiLa