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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

The Chicago Tribune, in an article urg.
ing congress to give Mrs. Lincoln the
amount which would have been due Presi-
dent Lincoln had he served to the end of
his second term, concludes by stating that
"It.woald be disgrace on the American peo-
pie to allow this state of things to continue after
they became aware of il. The legislature of Il
linois voted the widow of Senator Douglas a
larger sum than the congress of the nation appro-
priated to the widow of our martyred president.
1t is somewhat singular fact that a
leading newspaper should possess either the
ignorance or the temerity TO give prominence
to such misstatement. The legislature OF
Illinois never gave Mrs. Douglas a dollar
except in exchange for some two acres o.
land wherein to erect a monument to Doug
las. The price paid was not even liberia
one; the land to-day, all about there, is
worth at least FIVE times the scanty sum paid
Mrs. Dougl Chicago Times.
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General Butler, in a letter to the Ne,

General Butler, in letter to the New
York Tribune, says: "a
"You do not deny that this 500 loan, in
whatever it is payable, is now due at the, ops
ton Of the United States. That is, the FIVE
years have passed at the end of which, by
their terms, the United States reserved the
right 70 pay them and the government has
the right I'd. pay. them to-day in whatever cur
rency the contract calls for,-whether gold
or paper.
HIf these bonds are payable in gold, why
are they selling at from l08 to liz in eur
reney, when gold is worth l43 to las.
sIf the United States should now choose
Ito exercise its right to- pay them (which
would seem to be wise, as they are untaxa.
BILE, SO that their interest is, in fact, from l
to 8 per cent. higher than 9 per cent, to the
| holderl in that case, why should the gov.
eminent be called upon to pay them in gold
or its equivalent in currency, say l43, when
| anybody else can buy them at ll22 u "
"Why should the taxpayer>b be called upon
| to paysthe holder from 80 to 40 per cent
| more in order to redeem these honda than
as they now have the right to DO, the capt.
| alist is now willing to sell them for to any
| body else ?Y .t7
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

Hon. d. W. oorhees addressed an audi
ence of ten thousand persons at democrat
ic meeting IN McConnellsville, Ohio, last
week. He protested himself ready to dis
cuss the past record of the democratic and
republican parties in the proper time, but
would now speak of more vital issues. He
reviewed the policy of congress, and con
trasted it with the promises aud representa-
tons made to the south and to foreign na-
tons during the war 1t was then agreed
that the war was not one of snbjugation, and
that on its close the rebellious states would
be again entitled to seats in congress. Those
seats are still empty, and ten states are I'M
der military rule, with no rights or power in
the nation. The record is falsely betrayed,
and this beginning of despotism will spread
over the whole land unless checked by the
people. He then sketched the inevitable re-
suit of DISTINGUISHING the whites of the south
and placing all the power in the hands OF
the blacks, and predicted the Reputation OF
that policy in Ohio, He gave statistics Of
the vast debt, the extreme taxation, and the
corrupt expenditure which this congression-
policy has imposed upon the country, and
denounced the whole plan as profigate and
unconstitutional. He defended his war rec,
ord, and spoke scathingly of those men in
congress who have delayed the restoration o.
the Union. With regard to the finances he
would not have Reputation, but he would
have The bonds taxed if not taxed, he woult
have the rate of interest reduced ; if not that
he would pay them in legal tenders. He al
so advocated free trade.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

Information from official sources, in New Mex
leo, gives the apparent majority Of Oliver, demo-
crat, at the late election, at '97. Sufficient frauds
have, however, been already discovered the
part of the democracy to give Chavis, republicans,
I,2oo majority nM& @i9 ~ fa#slr3
OF course. The radicals can always
trump up charges enough to overset the
election of an opponent. With SO unprinci
pied majority as are the radicals in the
house of representatives, it is impossible to
say how large . majority of the pop alar vote
would insure seat in that house to an anti
radical. g go - :, +
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11
Horse Tanning 4 Training,
The Most Practical System known
in the World.

The undersigned, having been appointed to
take charge of the Rock Island County Far
Grounds, can ID all times be found at his resi-.
dance on the Grounds. He will break eoits and
horses aud train horses Tor the
track. He has opened sohool o. lnstIueti s.n
for al Who wish to fsmiIiarile- themselves WIN
II .ectures wiiIbe delivered, at the grounds,every
saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Terms, So
Persons who have vicious or nnmansgabie
heraes are requested to bring them in to be 6Iohe
. sept27dwtf ID. e. MlhHo.aa
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The Facts Respecting the Rumored Ashanti
on the Gazette 0ffiee

CINCINNATI, Oct. Stu regard to the &C
count OF the assault on the Gazette Office
telegraphed from here to the New York
Tribune, last night, this evenings Times
says the facts are: lone window was brols:
en- wniie several men were crowding up by
the Gdzette Office to hear the news No
other damage was done, and there was no
indications OF riot, so far as we have been
able 70 learn. We were present, ON the
corner of Fourth and Vine streets. at ths
time, and, though there was an enthus;ast;c
crowd, there was no disorder sE-aS,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

difficulty in finding purchaser at sso,ouu'
cash down. In commercial point OF View'
therefore, the state made q rather good spec
ulation.
! The only light in which this transaction IN
that of . subseriplion Of sci, 900 by the state
En-. me- NAV n possibly, remember that the state
son GI and did not get any real estate in re-
tnro far Il either. &C hicdgo fines.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11
Henry County Court.
OFFIcE OF THE CIRCUIT CLERK,
.a G....x-s N - Oe4yor-e

CAMBRIDGE, Oct. 8, 1867 Isl
The court has taken a recess until Mon.
day, the 18th inst, when IL will again be in
session, and will devote that week to the
making up of issues aud the disposal OF
chancery Business, The week commencing
October 21st will be wholly devoted to Grim
inal business and on Monday, October the
18th, the civil docket will be taken up and
disposed Of Petit jurors will be required
to be at-eoart on Monday, October 2lst ia
slant, and not before = % = z
.s.3l4ro A GouLD, Clerk,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

The Providence Herald thinks recon
struction very incomplete, since the colored
operators at a Shaving emporium" in that
citysrefuse to operate on gentlemen of their
own color. ,a.d9 .z} 4aa 81
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prevailed.
Joliet was wild with excitement last night.
There were bonfres, music by brass bands,
and speaking in the court house by Hon. s.
w. Randall, Lieut. Breckenridge, and 9TH
ers. -
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. ll.-The Bull
letin, of last evening, estimates the majority
for Williams, republican candidate for Judge
of the supreme court, at Il ,296. 1t also
thought that the Legislature would stand as
follows: Senate-republican l9; democrats
IL; doubtful 3. House-repnblicans 81 /;
democrats Al; doubtful 5.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE n. Y. Times
special says: T Hye{sEE
Z 1t is now generally conceded that Gen.
Grant and Secretary McCulloch will soon be
called on to leave the cabinet.
New YORK, Oct. ll-Goy. Orr has adj
dressed letter to President johnson pray
ing that an order of Gen. Candy, permitting
only registered voters to serve on juries, be
revoked.
I CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE Chicago Tribune's
Washington special says:
The serenade advertised by democrats to
be given-President johnson last night was
indsfinitly postponed on Recommendation of
shr.wed politicians who thought the Presi-
dent had better not be heard at the present
time. s-..s
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. lltb.-The Age by
its talk of election returns, makes the major
| ity fos Sharswood in the state 1858. nos" 3
The Press calculates Williams will have
majority of $500.
Official returns are made to-day, and the
matter will soon be decided. i
| MILWAUKEE, Oct. l0.-Flour dull, city
Xxx l0,00al 80. 3
Wheat dull, l,94 No. l. ga = & +
The democrats of Ottowa spent last even.
ing in rousing jolhfcation. There were
bonfres, fireworks, and a national salute
In Quincy Senator Richardson addressed
an immense crowd, aud hundred guns
were fred in honor of the victories.
! At Peoria, there was immense demonstra
tons last night. A crowd of 500 to 700
gathered i'm the street. and was addressed by
| Dowdell, o Brien, Lindsey, and others.
DEs MONIES, Oct. llth.-The prospectus
for new daily republican paper Is being
circulated The paper Is to be called the
Bulletin, published by Orwig Bros, with
l.. q. Orwig, late private secretary to Gov
Stone, as editor in chief.
BALTIMORE, Oct. llth.-In the republi
can state convention yesterday, resolution
was adopted, 64 to Il, recommending the
nomination of Gen. Grant for president by
the republicans. q 81
LIyEaPooI, Oct. l0.-Cotton heavy, de
clined I; uvlands 81 Orleans g - '-
| Manchester adv:ces unfavorable, bread
stuifs firm.
| PARIS. Oct l0.-The competition between
English and American snfe-makers, to-day
resulted in favor of the American.
LONDON, Oct. l0.-The decrease of bull
ion on the bank of England is s3S5.000
The decrease in the bank of france is %,
100000 francs.
| Consols 94s.
u Bonds Il.
4 Illinois us.
Erie 43s.
Atlantic 81.
FRANKFoR, Oct. ll.-Bonds 745.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

"That is pithy, and must be placed on
record, and beside it should appear the
equally true statement: This congress has
failed in reconstruction because it never tried
10 effect reconstruction an Te3 hzte -a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11
Michigan Central r. r
TAKE NOTICE. /.

IT APPEARING THAT MEMBERS OF RES
Il cue Engine md Hope Hose Company No.
in the habit of contracting bills on account of
the Company, without authority from the proper
officers. notice is hereby given that hereafter no
bills vii! be paid by said Company unless con-
tracted by order of the Secretary or Treasurer.
octsdIw. IS rTs IRA g. PECK, sec's.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11
Grandest Entertainment ever Given
- .,...r... in the West. - -,.r
M A BAND OF MUSI,

will be in attendance. Also, official officers to
preserve good order.
la. VA. The. shove Races win be governed by the
rules of Dexter Driving Park Three or more
entries will be required TO FIJI, and two to start.
va All entries must be made by O'Clock p
NJ, the day previous TO each day race. Entries
to be made at PHIL. HELMS SALOON. so s
Admission SO cents.
Quarter Stretch Badges for the Meeting, $500
NJ. N. ALLEN, Gen'l Supt.
J. DODGE. Secretary and Treasurer. sass
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

To be charged to the Indebtedness OF the
country to radicalism-the several hundred
gallant soldiers who have died s OF
yellow fever, within the past few months, at
the south. -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

The N. Y. Times, radical paper, makes
a significant confession about the sins of its
party when it admits ''that the public mind
has become disguised with the extreme
measures of many prominent men in the
union party we have little doubt. The evil
dent determination Of some among them, not
only to secure the colered race In the en-
joyment of,eaual rights, but to give it abso-
lutte ascendancy in the government of the
country, has repealed very many who have
hitherto acted with the republican party
There is no doubt, moreover, that the vio-
lence and reckless partisanship which has
marked much of the action and more of the
speeches of republican leaders, the disregard
of constitutional obligations, the manifest
determination to keep political power in their
.pwn hands, by whatever means, and the
evident purpose to exclude the southern
states from the Union until they can rely on
their support of the most radical measures
of public and ofparty policy, have caused
very many members OF that party to distrust
the wisdom and the patriotism of those who
have usurped its leadership and CONTROL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11
VALUABLE PROPERTY FoR SALE

VALU BE L hUfEhT1 FUK MALE
r OFFER FOR SALE NY NEW LIVERY
l. Stable in Moline, together with the buggies,
sieighs, carriages, harness, herses and hack. The
stable has a good run of custom.
Also my mansion house, situated on Ann st.
The lot is set full of all the small fruts together
with young and large bearing fruit trees, House
two stories; Lot S0xl60 feet
Also, eight acres of land on the river, within
half mile of the corporation line of Moline.
The land is very rich, suitable for a country seat
fruit and vegetable farm. There is fine view o:
Hampton, Watertown, LeClaire, Davenport, de.
and can be made one of the finest homes on the
Mississippi river, There is upon the land q sub
stantial barn, with stone cellar. TO-
TERMs-Iialf cash, balance in one, two or
| three years, with security. r
For further particulars call at my stable.
| JAMES McBURNET.
M"IinA June 27,dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

The republican, now try TO coSer up the
awkward exposures of Mrs. Lincoln by say
ing that she is insane.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

''This congress has failed with 1t, ana
failed beeause it tried to 'eircumvent God.
The Buffalo Courier, democratic paper,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-10-11

The Springfield tMass.1 Republican,
redical paper, speaking of reconstruction
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Grand Balloon Ascension
* Nv Prof. =. II. Steiner.

The celebrated American Bronaut, viii make the
Ascension in his Mammoth Balloon at 4 o'clock
p NJ This will be the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-22
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

In Philadelphia on Sunday morning, at an
early hour in the morning servant girl in q
hotel near the centre Of the city gave birth to
an illegitimate child, and, it is alleged threw
it from the fifth story window. The cries OF
the child attracted the police, and it was found
to be entirely uninjured The mother will be
held on charge of attempted infantlclde.
A dispatch from Washington to the Phila-
delphia Inquirer says: John II. Surratt will
be kept in Jail till after Congress meets, when
application will be made for the enactment of
q law to transfer him to some adjoining State
for trial, or to authorize jury to be drawn
from some "loyap State to try him.
The Flathead Indians are committing serious
depredations in Montana. Four men were re-
Gently killed by them, near Flathead Lake,
and all the farm products burned Tor miles
around. Arms have been distributed among
the settlers Of Platte county.
1t appears the Harrisburg papers made an
error in publishing the official vote OF Pennsy +
vania, for Supreme Judge, at the late election.
The majority of Sharswood, democrats conser-
vative, instead of being ,202, is 922.
The University of Cambridge, England, has
just initiated some of our American colleges
bya wholesale conferral of degrees. 1T has
dubbed all the American bishops lately in Eng
land, ILL., D.
William E. Arnold, the reputed cashier OF
the National Bank of America, of Jersey City,
was arrested on Saturday on charge OF fraud,
and the doors of the bank were closed.
A large Democratic meeting in honor of the
recent victory in Pennsylvania was held IN
Pittsburg on Saturday evening. Judge Thur
man and others delivered addresses.
At an informal meeting ofthe Anti-G ambling
Society, held in New York on Friday, Mr.,
Berg stated that the association represented "a
capital Of twenty millions of dollars.
A New York judge has decided that tee-
graphic dispatches are not private property,
and copies can be ordered to be produced 10
court as evidence.
Sixty-six male inmates of the insane asylum
at Staunton Va, are expected In Washington
this afternoon, en- route tor the insane asylum at
Clarksburg, West Virginia.
The New York Financial Chronicle takes
the ground that government ought to foot the
losses from the counterfeit 7.3OS.
Robert johnson, thePresident private secre-
tary, who has been absent for four months,
has resumed the duties of his Office.
Gen. Banks and Senator Morton have de-
clined to make their expected trip to Mexico.
Ex-President Buchanan says he is in his 18th
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-22
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
VARIETIES AND VALUE.

DOGS-THEIR VARIETIES AND VALU E.
Few persons are aware of the value and
variety Of dogs, varying as they do in weight
from $50 pounds to less than one pound, and in
value from about $500 to less than nothing
A description of the different varieties may
not be uninterestlng:
The Siberian bloodhound weighs about l60
mounds, and measures 40 inches in grth, and
is worth nearly $500.
The St. Bernard dog, which is Of buff or
Eoht lead color, is very large and valuable.
The Newfoundland dog, when pure, is en-
tirely black, and its pups are worth from $40
to $25. ~
The Shepherd dog, or Scotch cody, is Won
dcrful for it's patience, fidelity and bravery
It is worth from $50 to 800.
The English mastif, good watch dog, is
worth from SIS to $25.
OF terriers the black and tan is most admir-
ed. It varies in weight from one pound to
twenty-five pounds, and increases in value as it
decreases in weight. Terriers are often cross
ed with the Italian reyhound, producing
yerv delicate, but extremely useful dog. The
Scotch terrier is the hardest of dogs, is very
courageous, and is worth from $40 to $50.
The Scotch deerhound is the rarest and most
valuable of hunting dogs They are rare, and
are owned principally by the nobility of Eng
land They are worth 500 each.
The beagle is the smallest Of the hound
kind, of superior scent and endurance, and In
short, the best sort of rabbit hunter.
English greyhounds, the aeetest of dogs, are
worth from $25 to 500 each.
The Italian greyhound is merely parlor dog.
The pure breed is rare and valuable, fine one
being worth $50
There is a great variety of pointers, settlers
and spaniels. The King Charles variety is the
most valuable of spaniels He is supposed to
have originated in Japan, where similar
breed exists. He has a large full eye, black k
and tan color, and never weighs over ten
pounds. They have been sold at auction in
England, at $4,000 each.
The coach dog is from Denmark, and is not
of much value.
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HARDWARE, &c.

JAMES " EALLS TuoS. RISHFlLL
TAMES w. MALLS Sc CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANT5,
And Dealers in MI kinds of
BULL N G. Nj a It b A l. )
Such as Slrshcs, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Brackets, Potomac limc, Cnlcincd pluSter
Hydraulic Cement, Knoiing-fcIt and ptch
Window GLASS from GXS to 32Z4S. W hIte l"nd
Paints. Oils, Farniahcs, Paint Brushes, Wlritn
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Lnmps, Coat Oii,
and general assortment Of Housekeeping
Goods
Paints mixed and glass cnt t. order.
Particular attention paid TO orders from the
country. lS7, KING HTREET,
an yj-tf corner Columbus. Alexandria
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ALEXANDRIA VA TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER %. S61
STOVES, TIN WARE. &c.
r1 PRINCE STREET. rrr7
.STDV rs STOVESi STOVES

STOVES SrOVESi STOVES
TIN WAREl TIN WAREl
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLESl
A general assortment Of theabove articles of
the latest and most approved patterns and styles
and best material, kept constantly on hand, and
warranted to suit purchasers also, Tin Roof
ing, Glttcrrg and Spouting promptly and per-
sonally attended to in city or country, and war-
runted to give satisfaction. .....
| would ask my friends and the public gener-
ally to call and examine my stock and prices be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. -,,..>-.,,,.,
gen 28-3m II, Prince 2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-22

RAILWAY REFoRM-A number Of promi-
nent men in the North are advocating the es-
tablishment of grand lines of railway from great
western centres to the seaboard. They are to
consist of double tracks, and individuals are to
be permitted to put on inspected rolling stock
just as they do boats on CANAL and run them
on their own account, paying certain tolls on
the road for the passage of these trains, A
meeting of the friends of this reform was held
on Monday night in New York Judge Sher:.
wood, of Texas, and Horace Greeley addressed
the meeting. The Judge gave an outline OF
seven proposed trunk railways. He also des,
cribed three important railway bills introduced
by Senators Nye, Harlan, and Henderson into
Congress They were to take the intiatlye of
cheap freight railways, with the throughtares
opened to free com petition as upon canals, BY
way Of Illustration of this cheapenine of charges
under the proposed system, the Judge said
that coal could be delivered to consumers at
half the present prices.
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10 TIE NJ MERCHANTS OF ALEXANDRIA
Tf1uE "SOUTHERN HURCHNAN," de-
l. string 10 bring It's merits ns MI odtert5'ng
ul,Rit,n before the merchants Of Alexandria,
has dctcrninrd to reduce its terms for the next
three months one half, viz: 80 cents per square
Of ten lne3 for each Insertion.
The "ChurrhnIln' has an extensive ciIcuia-
tion in the surrounding country, and Is, there
fore. II valuable medium for advertisers. Ad-
vcrlsrments not inconsistent with the churac-
ter Of the paper, may be left with tho under
signed, at j. Il W. j. EntwislG's Bookstore,
no. King street. -
oct lS--cU2W Ed WIN ENlW bE, Agt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-10-22
MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
w FANCY GOODS,
WHITE GOODS.
..- LINENS,
EN- BROID ERR Els,


NOTIONS, &c.
Having just completed my stock Of the above
goods, would announce that L have now in
store one Of the largest and most elegant assort-
ments Of goods ever presented in this city. l
would call special attention to an extraordinary
supply Of
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
which for variety, beauty and style must merit
tdnlratlon also have q complete line OF the
following, viz:
LADIES' AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS,
Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, andllerchie(:, Ze-
phyr Worsteds, Yarns, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Umbrellas, Worsted Goods, Collars,
Laccs, Embroidories, Pertaining Soaps, Toilet
Powders, SC all goods bought rs far as prac-
ticabe from manufacturers or importers at the
lowest cash prices. and will be sold at cores
ponding rates.
&;f4- Country merchants would find il to their
interests to call GHAS. W. GREEN,
oc n IS. King street.
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fOn VI I.IINERIl 100
lOU ILI.INEkY lON

Mrs c. L. SIMrSON, 10 l8O hsNg sN'ret,
near IVo&hingt0n street, will open on Monday,
October T. an elegant assortment Of
VELVETS, SArINS, SILKS,
" KIBBONS, LAGES & ORNAMENTS.
Also French Bonncts,
Flowers and Frames,
Bridal Wrcaths, Feathers,
MnntiIIa VciIs something entirely new round
Grape Wells, Brussels Nett, Grenadinc and lis
sue Veiis, all colors, and cheaper than can DO
purchased elsewhere.
Hats in all the newest shapes and material,
very cheap; Handkerchicfs Linen and Lace
Collars. TO all Of which she would call the At
tcntiOn Of the ladies' Oc3