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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-11

Wolfe's Schie0am schnappx are imi-
tated and connterfeited, and purchasers
viii nave TO use caution in purchasing
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
THE OLD RADICAL HULK CO.
ING DOWN.
PITTSBERGH,PA.. REPUDIATESA AND
IMPEACHES THE RADICAL
PARTY.
Manchester n. II. Does the Same
Thing.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10.-The municipal cleo
ton took place here to day. Unusual in
terest was manifested. The labor reform
and peoples candidates for mayor, treasurer,
comptroller, and city attorney were elected
by large majorities, approximating 5000,
over the republican nominees. The result is
unprecedented, and causes great excitement.
An immense crowd gathered in front Of the
office of the EDening Allocate, the organ of
the labor reform, and gave enthusiastic
shouts of greeting. The election news was
read to large assemblage. The band is
now serenading the successful candidate for
mayor, Mr.. Blackmore.
MANCHESTER, N. H., Dec. Thames A.
Vision (democrat} has been chosen MAYER
over Clarke, present republican mayor, by
300 majority. 81
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
Partisan Lectures.

Democrats have frequently complained
that, after having literally contributed OF
their means to create public libraries and
procure lecturers, the partisan radicals have,
whenever they obtained sufficient control,
hired none but the most rabidly prejudiced
men and notorious women of their party to
instruct the people, or rather TO Peddle pas.
sion and apply vile epithets to the democrat
ic party. The sole Office of these lecturers
ha sheen to propagate political error, as
democrats view it. When reminded that the
objects are of purely literary and scientific
nature, and that partisan politics should not
be allowed to enter and diminish their use
fulness, republicans have replied that all
| lecturers are republican, and the societies
| must take such as they can get. Were this
| true, it would furnish a strong argument for
hiring no lecturers at ALL but none whatev-
er for accepting the necessary evil in the
shape of maseulated and notorious women,
| and emasculated fanatieal males. But 1t Is
| net true. c. c. Burr, the erratic genius o.
! New York, one of the best living ethnolo-
gists, was engaged to deliver lecture before
the Zetagathiap Society of the State Univer
| sty, but the radical press of the State raised
a how'd of indignation at the idea of demo
crat being employed to lecture on man be
| fore this University, and lest the physica
and mental truths which Burr would presen
should have damaging effect upon Sambo
as contrasted with his Caucasian brother
and in Difference to the radical bowls, thu
/ Society revoked the invitation. Now We
] think it would be just if democrats Withdrew
| all support and countenance from every rad
ical lecturer which may be hired to- insui
| them by canting of traitor and singing son
| - Iaw Ss,r,nr1aS MIGHT down
| and radical thieves run off with the books
but better so than to pay perpetaai '-'"-'
! e~--.s-~ t..~tss.gation OF radical ungodiness.-
| DesmoiRes Statesman. ra
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
Boniiholders for Grant.

A meeting Of hendholders who are F1in
favor of the nomination of Grant for the
presidency" was held in New York few
nights ago. There were forty -four of them,
and they announced their purpose to take
charge of Grant and runhim as they would
any other machine, for their own exclusive
benefit, regardless of the rights or interests
of the mass of the tax -burdened people In
noticing this meeting the Chicago Tribune
says that the forty-four bondholders who
held this meeting, represent two hundred
millions ofcapital.' Yes, and they repre-
sent also, despotism, debt and taxation
large standing armies, negro domination,
degradation of white men, and the whole
chain of radical monarchies, as well as Gen.
Grant and two hundred millions of CAPT.
tar Well, these forty-four men can give
Grant just forty -four votes. With all their
wealth they can't purchase the votes of white
ireemen, when white freen,en are struggling
to put down despotism, debt. taxat;on and
niggers.-Ihinois State REGISTER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

ley fields, It is needless to speak. The sub
ject is hackneyed one. Many years will
elapse before any extensive development
will be made. We speak comparatively
Much has been done within the past few
years, but this is trife when compared to
what yet remains TO be done. There is
room for the emplosment of an enormous
amount Of capital. bat when this will be full
u brought into play remains question OF
time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

Age in our day doesn't get the respect it
merits. When boys and girls rush into $50
ciety" at IA, are billing and cooling at l6, are
welded at II and Is, and group children
into circles at 81, it isn't perhaps to be ex-
pected that people along in the Methuslelahin
period of so viii be recognized. Never
theless, there are clever folks about who
have weathered the half century post, who
know little something, have tongues and
hearts, and spirits, that are not so bad. The
world needs to reconstruct little in its So
cial matters. A man or woman at 80 may
be as good as one at II, though not so much
fuss and splinter viii be made about it.
Boston Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

A Washington dispatch says 'The sum
mary disposition Of the Impeachment ques-
ton in the house has left large number of
undelivered speeches on that subject in the
hands Of members. At least 10 members
had comitted their views to manuscript, and
were denied a ehaseo u explode. The
same despatch says: '1t is given ont, by a
reliable man, that committee will be ap-
pointed in the house to investigate the
charges against Mr.. Ashley for attempting
to suborn witnesses against President John.
son, in the late impeachment investigation
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
A Band Of Robbers.

A few days ago the telegraph furnished
the following startling intelligence:
."Eydience has come to light of the existence
of thoroughly organized band of burglars and
robbers in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Kansas,
The Illinois State Register says
"This band of robbers was organized sew
eral years ago, and pervades all the other
states beside those named. Its robberies
have run the nation in debt nearly three
billions of dollars, and to day the "band'
are robbing the people oftheir hard
to pay theinterest on what they have robbed
them of heretofore n. -----. IL --.----
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
Sensible Move.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l0.-Mr. Doolttle gave
notice of an amendment TO the reconstruc.
ton law providing that al persons offering
to vote on the adoption of, the constitution,
Who do not possess the qualifications rquir
ed by the constitutions OF the insurrectiou.
ary states prior to the rebellion, shallpossess
one Of three solicitations. first service in
the army ofthe United States for At least
ode year; second, the ability 10 read and
understand the nature of an oath and third
the possession of freehold, either in his
own, or his wife's name, to the amount o
$3.50. A slight debate sprung up on thu
subject of reconstruction, in the course o
which Gan ct Davis said he hoped the radio
ais would pass the worst bill they conh ge
up, as that would tend more than anything
else 70 perfect the reaction which had oil
ready begun in the northern states. wAs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

A Washington special to the Chicago
Journal, dated the Filth says: Several
members of the national republican conven.
ton are urging the committee to drop the
name of republican, and call it the union
convention. This latter idea is suggested by
prominent Grant men on the committee and
in the senate and house. 1t is quite time
that the party should have new name
they have disgraced the old one and will
disgrace a new one in short time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
From the Davenport Democrat.
PLEASANT VALLEY, Dec. 9, 1856

TLEASANI Y ALI'EI DC. 3, 1857. =
EDIToRs OF DEMOCRAT II lee by your
paper of the 7th. inst, you state that the
farmers who victimized the gram buyers were
residents of Pleasant Valley. We may
have as mean men among US as the sues
you name, but we prefer to stand fair upsn
the public record until found guilty, and
trust you will make the correction, by chang
ing the same over to the township of hin.
coin, where it righ,fally belongs, and there
by do justice to- PLEAsANT VALLEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

Impeachmen. like gun that s'kicks,' does
most of its execution at the breech. Its ere
port has been followed by recon which
Frustrated those discharging the frearm.-
N. Y. Com, 4dp. SGD
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

The Nashusze 7ixaes states that President
Johnson has purchased 6ne farm of seve-
raj hundred acres, containing superior
mill site,in Green county, Tenn, to which he
intends retiring at the close of his term.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
a CARD.

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Fs
Establishment, would inform his friends and the
citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened q New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing to order first
class fne custoEA work 10 those that have been in
the habit OF getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tlen to call on US at our new establishment, and
TO those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
ments we would invite them TO call and give Us
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with a large variety Of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
| business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcoats,-all of which we will make
20 order in the best and most fashionable manner
at lever fstee than the same class of goods be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
| prices with those engaged in the same business
THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
| North side of Third Street. the Post Office
| -' Davenport, Iowa
| Formerly cutter at Cones.
n. B. The cutting department is under Our
own supervision. nov2edly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

In the United States senate, on Wednes-
day, Senator Sumner introduced a petition,
signed by Gen. Brebme and 10000 other
negroes, asking that the right of suffrage be
given them, to protect themselves against
murder, arson aad robbery Senator Davis,
of Kentucky, characterized it as foul Sian
der on his state. = - *
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

Robert NJ. Douglas and Stephen A. Doug
las, sons Of Senator Douglas, are ona visit
to their relatives in Raleigh, n. c. The first
Mrs. Douglas was the daughter of Mr.. Rob-
ert Martin, of Rockingham. North Carolina.
Robert Martin Douglas is nineteen years of
age and Stephen A, is seventeen. aa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

Wells street, Chicago, ID. On remttAnce u
cents in postage stamps, il will be sent Iree y
mail. Also, for sale BY Charles sonnss 50 S sha
Mirror Of Youth, has, since 1885, trcsted an dis
eases Of privase nature according 20 the new
method introduced and practiced by him Tor over
twelve years with the most brilliant success. -
oct3odiy. ,s- = 70
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

The city clergy may preach against tle
theatre as an institution. but they don't mind
preaching in it. When the actors are par
sons it is all right, even though the quality
of the play may be poor.-Boston Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
The Insane Hospital Business.

JAcKsosvILLE, Dec. I0.-N is believed
the trustees of the Illinois hospital for the
insane will refuse to act in the removal of
mcfarland. The whole institution has beer
ruled IN the interest of the republican party
1t this point. VA -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

Col. sCapron, the new commissioner OF
agriculture, is reported to be organizing his
clerical force by the appointment of demo-
cratic clerks. This shows his good sense.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

REcoHsTRUCTIoN-The Jackson Clarion
says: Our newly enfranchised citizens
have, it is reasonable TO suppose, very con
fused and muddy ideas as to the rights and
privileges thrust upon them : and if their
sayings and doings, when for the first time
they were about to use the ballot, could he
collected, they would furnish matter for a
most entertaining volume. ....,- b..
AT Brownsville, for instance. converse
ton of this sort occurred: o. 1e.-.T
New Citizen-"New i want somebody to
tell me what to do with This little paper &
Rolla Wflliams-"Why, vote it-vote for
q convention" .-.. ,- ...,..L
Ne,c Citizen-"Well, what am conven-
Roila--"Why, an assemblaee OF gentle.
men, .a.'er a1e.is 81 So A7i.ss@
Ne,c CitizenA"what are they going to
do ?'tl .tSl tsE 81 tssE,4l II
Rolld-"Send men to congress. Isn't
that So Mr., Caldwell ~ =,
Caldaoell Ia candidatel answers emphati-
calfy: Yes, Mr.. Williams is correct" =
In some instances the new voters seemed
to think that q constitution" was something
good to eat; and it is reported that over in
Georgia they took baskets and sacks to the
polls in which to get their suffrage"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

The WReNs TICKET CoULps'T Go INA
freedman, on returning home from the cleo
ton last week, was asked what he did. He
replied he did not know more than a child.
Well inquired his interrogation, chow do
you know whether you voted right or wrong?''
ooh, knows1 voted right, case / had
the right ticket, so no other could be put in
i seed it tried. The wrong ticket couldn't
go in I''-Ld Grange Ca Reporter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
ROCK ISLAND Il CAMDEN
ACCOMMODATION HACK.

rTHE UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN AN Ao-
commodation Express Hack between Reck
Island and Camden for the benefit of the travel
ing community. Also, will carry packages. do
errands, and assist all who wish TO patronize him
in his line of business. 1870 .
Hack will leave Rock Island NJ A. II. and
PM. Returning. il win leave Camden ut 10 4.
NJ. and p. NJ.
Passage can be secured by applying at the
Rodrnnn House, Rock Island House, Hermann
House, Farmers Hotel and Farmers Retreat
Rock Island, and ut the Camden House, Camden
C. p. MITCHELL, Proprietor.
sept23dtf Rock Island, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

vThe bloodhounds Of Zion are called upon
by .Tilton in an appeal to the outspoken "pul-
pits of an unfettered ministry" to lead a new
political crusade rsn-se 4s,r al
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

The Washington Library Company are
steadily and rapidly progressing in their
good work, and through their admirable and
philanthropic plan they will soon have sutfi-
cient funds on hand to found home for the
orphans of the soldiers and sailors who fell
during the late war. Every person should
buy share, and those who have done so
should duplicate the same, so as to multiply
their chances for the grand present of $4O,.
600 and so become wealthy in mornent,and
feel, during the remainder Of this life, that il
was through a benevolent object that wealth
has become fixed fact. Other presents Of
a smaller value will be given to each share.
holder at the grand distribution. As every
shareholder purchases his share of stock, he
is presented with magnificent steel-plate
engraving, worth more at retail than the
| price of share. An engraving and pres
eat is guaranteed for every dollar invested.
| Read advertisement. --..-.... ..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
LOOK TO YOUR LAMPS.
DEADER, CHOOSE BETWEEN A yIGoR
IN \ .,,,s n na M An nnfirnely death. Oh, how

much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had | but read this be-
fore I Just published
Third edition. Price %
cents. The Mirror o
Youth, or the Mysteries
Of Sexual Intercourse. BY
DR.. J. Lubarcb, Practicing
Physician, No. las South
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
INSTRUCTION In MUSIC.

r HAVE OPENED ROOM IN wEBBER's
i Block, over Kiesow's store, and am now pre-
pared to give instruction upon the Piano, and
and other musical instruments, either at my room
or at the residence of my pupils, as may be de.
sired .r-
Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
ads WIN. BABCoCK.
Rock Island, March IL de-. ap
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
Energy Brick.

The best quality of Energy Brick can be had
at the Energy Brick Yard, on the Bluff, back OF
be Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity t-
Contracts made on liberal terms. Please give
me . call. i-ll- ,s.1rlz WIN. ATklksON.
Rod Ialsnd, Oct. II, dtfi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
JAMES KhHIHR,s
Saloon and Restaurant {!
Camden Mills

= IL VI E-- s4a-s
The subscriber hes opered Saloon and Res
taurant, on Water street, in the village of Cam
den Mills, between the Bridge and Young,
Store, where he will be happy to see his friend
and the public generally, and will furnish al
with Good Liquers, Ale, Beer, Cigars, Tobacc'
and Refreshments, at reasonable rates. Give u
a call.
deelldwlm. JAMES KELLER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
FOR SALE AT 4 BARGAIN.

600 ACRES OF FIRsT-CLASS LAND,
cSO situated only ~ miles from Rock
Rock Islcnd. There are 200 acres under cultiva-
ton, and ten acres covered with timber. IL is
well watered and has q good house, barn, cut
houses, &C., with Il fine large orchard and plenty
of small fruit. 1t would be good place for q
small colony. and affords fine opportunity for
establishing pleasure garden or brewery. It
viii be sold at Slo0 per acre-1O per cent. cash
and the balance on long time .-. .
Enquire of NJ. MARX, Real Estate Agent,
Rock Island. aug5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

AN INTELLIGENT CoLoRED JURoR.--The
Wilmington Star relates the following Incl
dent of "humau progress
The following is said to have occurred at
Union Superior Court. A colored gentle
man on the jury is objected to on the ground
of incompetepcy-the following questions
are propounded to the juror:
"Sam, are you freeholder?"
''Yes, sar."
Shave you any land ?"
.No, sar." Fte ...s
"What do you mean, then, by saying gov
are a freeholder?"
81 means bein free and holdin on, ant
so on"
"What is averdict, Sam?' g.
81 dun know, sar. .rE~kN - vi
'What is plaintiff? p ksl ID .agI
81 dun know, sar."
"What is a defendant
II dun know, sar Use green bout des,
tings." t.4.,-.... ,,-s.rs..
Here Gen. Conbys order was read, from
which it appeared he was competent-so tn,
man and brother was duly "cussedn in am
took his seat - e g =
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12

DEUTSCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY A
- Law and Notary Public. 0fise Ia Post o
foe Block, Rock Island, Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
L. C. ELLIOTT,

On motion Of Supervisor Gould, the bill
presented by Scott county for keeping a
pauper therein named, was rejected, and the
clerk ordered to return said bill to the au-
therities who presented it. ~ aas.t
On motion of Supervisor Kimball, final
action in regard to bill of assessors appointed
by the board to re.assess the town of Rock
Island, deferred. until tomorrow morning at
8 o'clock ~sa = = ~~ %
Board adjourned. a-f>-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
FOR SALE.

A ONE STORY FRAME BUILDING, CON-
~ tanning rooms, good cistern, small stable,
one acre garden and orchard, and II acres of
good land, only one mile from Rock Island.
Apply 10 NJ. MARA,
ost-dIm Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-12-12
Saloon & Boarding House.

p The undersigned respectfully notifies the pab-
lie, that be has established
SALOON AND BOARDING HOUSE,
In Copp's bulldog, on Illipois street, opposite
the @. X. La p. r. r. depot and win do all IN
his power 70 sssisfy his customers in both bran
ches. 0honvs Aoff'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-12-13
Circ1it Court

There has been only one case before the
court since our last report-that of the State
rs. Jack White, Of Lawrence. for wife-mur-
der. There has been a great deal of inter
est manifested in this case both by parties
interested and spectators. Each evening
since the case was taken up the court room
has been crowded with spectators who feel
an interest in the termination Of the prose
cution and who desired to hear the argu-
ment Of the very able counsel on both sides
We have heard the speeches of only two
of the distinguished attorneys, one for the
defense and the other for the prosecution
General Brown. on Wednesday night, de-
livered one of his mastery addresses to the
jury. engaging their undivided attention
for about three hours, IN defense of White,
and was followed by the distinguished at
torrey, Col. Pennington. ('old Dent of
Henryville, who completely demolished the
"GneraP' and ''my friend Col. Loony,'' in
a speech of only half hour. His Honor,
the bar, jury and audience were convulsed
with laughter during the progress of his
speech. and the learned gentlemen" for
tie defense were sorely Iacerated by the
whitening sarcasms that fell from lis elo-
quent lips.
The jury on Yesterday evening rendered
a verdict in the case, acquitting the def.r-
dant.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-12-13
II. Tucker. admir-, sc. vs.. R. II. Tucker.

H. Tucker, admir-, &c. 4. II. Tucker.
IN pursuance of a decree of the chancery court at
/ Pulaski, Tenn, in the above cause, rendered at
its September term S61, viii offer for sale to the
highest bidder on the premises, on
TUESDAY the 9TH day Of JANUARY, 1865,
the tract of land of which Joseph Tucker, late Of
Cries county. died seized and possessed, lying in the
Goth civil district Brudshaws creek of said coua
ty, adjoining the lands of Charles LeatherInan, Wr
II Wells Robert Harwell and others, containing a
bout 800 acres. II has been divided and viii be
sold in four tracts containing respectively s4 1856
$50 and So acres.
TERMs.-Credit of G and II months witIf1tcrest.
Sold free from redemption. Notez~N1th good secu-
rity required and lien retained
dee15 s.. cox. c q ID
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-12-13

James Sands ct ais, VS.. John Wright ct ais.
IN pursuance of a decree of the ehaneery court at
i Pulaski in the above cause, viii offer for sale
tn the highest bidder, on the premises,
MONDAY the 9th Of JANUARY, 1865
the tract of land containing y acres, being part
Of a tract of which Simon Sands died seized and
possessed lying in the 10Th civil district of Giles
county, Tenn, about miles est of Lynnville.-
1t is ch and productive good location, good water
&c Persons desiring to examine the lands can call
Il pom james Sands near the premises.
TrRns.-Credit of u, Is and q months with
interest Notes with good security required and a
lien retained; sold free from redemption.
dccI3 A. cox c e IN