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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

Wendell Phillips says congress represents
the republican party" This is true, and he
might have added they represent nobody
else The majority in congress are mere
partisaus The success, future power, and
the perpetuity of the republican party is the
sole object and aim of their Legislation; the
great interests of the country are neglected
while the army, the treasury, the legislation
are all used for the single purpose of sustain
ing the fabric of the republican party
When the war closed there was universal JOY
among the people north and south at the
speedy prospect of a reunion of the states
and the establishment of prosperity in the
material welfare of the federal Union
Month after month, year after year passes
away and still we are hardly nearer re,
union of the states than we were during the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

After all, we must fall back on the crops
AS agriculture does for us, so we prosper, Or
the reverse. II, on the whole, a large yield
is safely gathered in from the fields this sea-
son, there will be something solid for bust
ness to proceed upon. Without generous
productions, it would never revive. The
south will certainly be able to subsist itself
this year, and a great deal more if it shall
have fair cotton crop besides, it viii have
a stock to trade upon, and that will set the
wheels going once more. Its prospect
ty as a section depends. for a time at
least, on its production Of cotton; what
ever binders that is hindrance to the
only reconstruction that is now waited for,
Trade will do more to restore fraternal rela-
tons than politicians ever will. And the ne.
cessitv for labor would be far better text
to preach from to the blacks than the neces.
sity of voting the radical ticket.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS IN OUR CoUN
TY IAII.

We are informed, by persons who have
lately been released from the county Jail,
that the prisoners now confined there sent
q request for US to come to the Jail and see
how they are treated. Officially, we have
no power over the matter, and privately we
have no right to 90 there without permission
OF the sheriff; but we deem it our duty to
those who are said to be suffering,n prison,
to make public their complaints, and the
statements of sober, rational men who have
recently been confined there. 1t is also due
to the fair fame of the people of our county
that these charge should be investigated.
We are told that the number of persons
now in jail is some 26 or 20, and the follow
ing charges are made:
lst. They are not furnished with sufficient
food. They have for breakfast one-ffth of
an 1907 loaf of bakers bread with about a
spoonful of common molasses, and tin cup
Of some colored liquid, with no sugar and
sometimes no milk, and this is used as a
substitute for rye coffee. That's all for
breakfast
For dinner, the same amount Of bread,
(no moasseslf "a tin cup of carrot, barley or
cabbage soup, and 2oz of meat. That's all
for dinner.
For supper one eighth Of an Is OF loaf of
bread,a piece of corn bread about inches by
4, and about an inch and half thick: and
the coffee substitute. That's all.
The average cost of such meals does not
exceed cents,or at the outside Is cents day
for each person. This is believed to he q
very liberal estimate
"a The beds, bedding and cells are filthy,
bed bugs and lice being plenty in all the
cells, the bed clothes not aired, and the Jail
in very foul and filthy condition generally.
Sd The water closets and sinks are in a
foul condition the horrid stencil impreepatinp
the whole atmosphere. The sheriff has been
several times requested to cleanse them ard
place chloride of lime atvarious points about
the place to purify the air-but it has moi
been done.
4th. Three idiots Or weak minded persons
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

1t Is stated that Mr.. Stanton will decline
any public reception from our city officials,
who were in such haste to take hold of his
coat-tais and be dragged into little noto-
riety. 1t is a wise decision on the part of the
ex-secretary. No man more than he should
desire obscurity. The public part he has
PLAYED was dishonorable and an unmanly
one he made the department grand Bo-
ltical machine, and his tyranny towards
subordinates, his fragrant injustice towards
gallant officers, his incapacity and boorish-
ness were sufficient to render him odious
enough; but in a pecuniary point of view
he was too heavy a burden for the country
to sustain. When retrenchment and econ
omy should have been the order of the day
he maintained expenses at the highest fig
ure; quartermasters and others had
only to be radical enough to quarter
upon the government without molestation
from him. Government stables were main
tanned for the convenience OF the secretary
and his friends; they even used the ambu-
lances, for pleasure riding; everywhere
there were gross profigacy and mismanage-
ment. The only care he had was political
care for his party friends. For. them he
could be an eyesdropper and "a hypocrite
he could write a clause. of the Tenure OF
Office Bill one day and prepare veto of it
the next. His whole record, indeed, from
the time he ruthlesly sacrificed Mcclellan, dc
feated his plans and brought disaster to our
armies, up to the day of his displacement is
most unenviable one. 1t is scored with
false imprisonments, duplicity, inhunanity
to federal prisoners and contumacy which
Gen. Grants patriotism rendered ineffect-
ual let him be wise and keep quiet, his
day is over.-BostoR Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

The Albany Ecening Journal says: John B..
Cough is to receive $l2 900 for series of lectures
in Chicago, next winter" Probably not.-Chi-
cago Evening Journal.
No-scarcely. This fellow is about "play-
ed out" Originally an Englishman, after.
wards a provincial actor, then a drunkard,
again reformed inebriate," later still a
lecturer" he has always been consiste mt
jackass, browsing after the dimes. He is
the royal arch humbug of this country
Davenport True Radical.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

A young lady at the Giou House confess.
ed with tears to the wife of d friend that her
husband was brute.
"As an instance" said she, 'he forbade
me to take more than three trunks, TO be
gone whole month, and then-then-"
breaking down with sobs.)
'sWhat them said the other.
"Why, then he put his hat and linen into
| one of my own trunks, and took ever SO
much room away from me again
did you consent to this unmanly appro-
priation?"
Dear me! had to; but used his shirts
Tor napkins, and my poodle made dog
Humanity was vindicated!'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

1t is now alleged that General Grant has
become satisfied that he Inexperienced the
real meaning of the law as to his powers and
those of the President in reference to south
ern commanders, etc., and that he has with
drawn his protest. Chicago Journal, 30th.
oh
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

We ARE IN THE MIDST OF REVOLUTION
No more premature decay of the teeth
Sozodont renders them indestructable. Nay
more, it makes the enamel rs white as Pari
an marble, and the breath as odoriferous as
1.-THE Sweet South breathing DER banks Of
vioets." Neither the teeth nor the gums
can become diseased, if it is used daily
aug3ldeod2t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
Hernorrhoids, or Piles.

They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prae-
tice and wonderful success i'll the treatment of
Cancers, which they without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Sweilings, or red spot, lose no time in hav-
ing 1T attended to, as timely treatment may save
them from the horrors, suffering and death of an
omen cancer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

The track of the c. R. l. Il P. R. R, is now
laid into the city of Desmoines, the capital
of Iowa, and the people there are rejoicing
over the event. 1t will be pushed to Omaha
az fast as men and money can do it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
saturday Evening, August 81, 1857.

It is amusing to see how silent the radi-
cal Jacobins are in relation to the action of
Gen. Grant in Withdrawing his protest
AGAINST the removal of Sheridan.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
CONSULTATION FREE.

Patients must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and be adj
dressed to DIR. KNAPP L son, Drawer 1881,
Chicago.
Ma Any OF the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in letter. when they cannot sec
DIR. KNAPP, who has visited Rocl; Island
regularly the past years, can be consulted
the Rodman House, as follows
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
CATARRH CURED.

They treating Catarrh on a new system which
is sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five 70 seven thousand year, which gives
them An experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
E1~ Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages OF disease. While all the diseases are cur
able, if taken in season, all stages are not Your
case may be durable this week. not next-to- day
not to morrow; hence the danger of delay
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
Seminal Weakness l. Sexua. Disease
RHEUMATISM.

Than any other Physicians in America. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never fail to cure
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
DISSOLUTION.
Rock Island, Aug. 90, 1867.

ROCK Island, Aug. 70, 1857.
NOTICE.
The business will be continued at the old stand,
as usual, d. S. MCDANIEL attending to the sign
painting business, and Geo. W. Hibben to house
painting, &C., &c. All orders thankfully received
and promptly executed in the best manner, and
at reasonable rates. aug20d3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

We have received communication from 'An
Eye Witness at Green River station, which,
after reciting the particulars ofthe two railroad
accidents which have occurred at that station
within few weeks complains of the rate of speed
at which the night express trains through
there, and of the officers having such trains In
charge He objects to this rate of speed, and also
that sufficient notice is not given by the engineer
of the approach of the trains to enable the track
to be cleared. As the publication OF the letter
would be likely TO open up controversy thai
only court of law could SETTLE put it one side
| for the present.-Geneseo Republic, 30h.
The two accidents occurring at the same
| place, so near each other, and from the same
| cause, call for some action on the part of the
railroad company to edectually prevent {
third. There should be secure fences erect
ed to keep the stock from the track, or som'
other means taken to assure the travelling
| public of safety in passing that point.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
DAVENPORT. IOWA.
RATES REDUCED BY STEAMER
TO THE
Rock Island toGnty Fair +!

pI an arrangement made with Capt. T. J = Blu
- ford, of the Northern Line Packet Company,
the rates for passage TO and from Rock Island
and the following named points, the steamers
New Boston and keitE>burg, during the week of
the Fair, for persons attending the Fair, from
September I'd to the eth, inclusive, will be as
follows:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31
CHRoMIC DIsEAsHs,

W Mca embraces the best and most approved meth
DDS IN this and other countries for the cure of al
Chronic Diseases. They treat successfully all
nervous and Neuralgia affections, all forms of
Scrofula Fever Sores and Old Ulcers, Dyspepsia,
Diseaser of the Liver, Constipation, all Skin Dis
eases, Pulmonary Consumption in its early stages,
Paralysis, Epilepsy, Salt Rheum, Headache, all
Heart Diseases of children, and
Seminal Weakness L. Sexual Diseases
Which are carrying thousands to their graves. and
they treat successfully, new method, all dis
eases of the Eye and Ear. They have had more
extensive practice and better in the treat
ment of all
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-31

A sad calamity is reported from Massachu-
setts--the drowning of nephew and two sieces
of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. The son of
Rev Edward Beecher, of Galesburg, in this state,
and two daughters of Rev. Charles Beecher, were
drowned in Pentucket pond, by the capszing of
a boat in which they were taking pleasure ride.
Chicago Journal.
OF course it is sad, but we are not aware
that it is any more so than many other cas-
es of the same kind which are never noticed.
, 1867-01-18
CoTrOSwoOD, DEER LODGE VALLEY,

Dec. 10, 1866.
Arrived here to-day, horse back, and will tax
the stage in the morning for Virginia City, l2O
miles. This little Valley is nestled down just
along the West base of the Rocky Mountain.
The weather is delightful no snow, the
ground froze solid and the road dusty. This has
been noted winteriug place for the buffalo
from time immemorinl ill within two or three
years. | never coEld understand before | came
here, how the winters could be so mild away up
in latitude Al, and within miles of the sum
nit of the Rocky Mountains. But as soon as I
crossed the He'll Gate River and turaed South
up the Deer Lodge, and elt that warm familiar
breeze that we call the "Chineok,r at Walla
Walla, | comprehendei it all in a moment 1t
is the same and produced by the same natural
laws that causes the trade winds on the Pacific
aud that warns up the whole North Pacific
coast. The earth iu its rapid revolutions from
West to East, c'uses spiral current of air on
the West side Of each prominant ridge or chain
This current accuh1ulating at the Equator, tue
highest point of the earth, flows RAPIDLY down
towards the North pole, as water would seek its
level, carryingia current ofheated air from the
Gulf and the heated sands of Mexico, along the
Western base of the Rocky and Blue Mountains,
ami the mountains that skirt the Pacific coast
warming up the atmosphere MS far North as the
co h parallel ofNOrth latitude. Any one who will
examine AN isOthermal chart of the American
Cuutnent, will observe thar MS soon as the lines
cross range ofmOuntainS Westward, they sud
denly indicate much warmer temperature.
, 1867-01-18
Journal Of an Overland Trip to the
Atlantic States. -

HILL GATE, VI. T., Dec. IL, 1855.
EDITOR STATESMAN : =. Having got through
with business, win start for Washington to-
morrow via Virginia City. We have the new
machinery mostly in the mill and will be ready
to commence operating in few days We
have about $4,000 bushels of wheat to grind
this season yet. l.
1t is rather novel sight to see a Touring
mill in operation in so wild a looking place as
this, and surrounded by Indian wigwams. The
Indian trade IS no inconsderahte item here
the Indians in some instances, bring their wheat
some 200 mites with their packs on their horses A.,
when on their way to hunt buffalo, to get -four
to take wit tn them.
Whep iR Bitter Root Valley, I had talk with
victor the head chief Of the Flat Head ua-
tion. he is some IS or SO wears old and has
lived on the same place most of his life. He
was or year old when Lewis and Clark win
tered on this very spot 10 lSO4-62 years ago
lie recollects distinctly all the particulars and
how the indians were frightened, and how they
came focking in from all directions to see the
strange men, they being the first white men
these Indians had ever seen. There is another
rather noted Indian here, "Dehware jim" He
is of the Delaware nation. His father is Il unted
chief of the Delawares, in Kansas, and has re-
Gently found out where Jim is and has written
him to come back and see them. Jim told IN
be Was>going To the States next season to see
MS people. Jun is qulte a farmer some OF MS
white neighbors have went as far as 35 miles to
get wheat from him for seed, paying 81 per
bushel, when they sold their own Tor SO. Jim's
word is considered as good as any mans note.
sold him bill of goods on short credit aud
found him very prompt in making payment.
There are "a great many Rocky Mountain sheep
around this Valley. Their flesh is most deli.
cious, resembling antelope. They are very
readily tanned when taken young. and are the
most affectionate aud interesting animal that
ever saw. One that saw in the upper part of
this Valley, was constantly amusing itself by
jumping on top of the house, walking on the
very verge, on top of the chimney or some
other place where it seems almost impossible for
an animal to balance itself. At night 1t would
always select Il small nrhe some feet from the
ground beside the chimney. 1t is a tirnid ami.
nal when feeding from the house at a distance
if it would hear the howl of a wolf it would
run to the house, and if the door was open rush
IN uader the bed.
, 1867-01-18
PLEASANT VALLEY. Dec. %, 1865.

We are still lying by here waiting on this
miserable Company to open the road, which
there was no necessity al all in allowing to be
closed There was not even a sled nor u shovel
ON the mountain when we came here 1t would
not have required one-half tue exertiOn to 4ave
kept it open that it took TO keep the road open
over the Blue Mountains last winter. Henry
Meacham is worth more to keep II mountain
road open in the winter, than Any dozen men |
have seen belonging to this Company.
Besides, after getting lot OF passengers to-
gether at their stand (they own all stations on
the road) the landlord told US the custom of the
Company was to charge 81 fer the first meal tas
that is the price charged for single meal at ali
their statiOns) ald then ST. for all subsequent
meals, as long AS the passengers were compelled
to lay over but when we came 10 settle our
bills he said they had new Instructions to charge
81 for all meals, aud poor grub it was at that
hope all Walla Wallaiaus aud all others who
can will avoid this miserable route. Nor have
seen the least disposition to treat passengers
with proper courtesy and respect on the con
traryi have seen some treated with meanness
and iusolence that was really shameful
The more see OF Montana the more like it,
You may rest assured that it is one of the rich
est minidg count.ies ever discovered. There are
almost innumernble ledges here that are all the
way from fair to imm-nsely rich. Besides, it is
sucn mHghlncant grazing country, win tins
Der, waller and sufficient arrable land to reader
the Territory self-sustaining within very short
time, The trade from Montana during the next
hve years will be immense, aud you eau depend
positively on getting the greater share for the
Pacific side, if you will only make the proper
exertion. s.s .-a,,- j.. .,'.,.-.
Ny theory is, merchandise to be bought TO ad-
vantage must be bought in the eastern cities Of
the manufacturers. It wilte S73 per ton 70
PORTLAND, or 5000 the Mississippi; and it. can
certainly be taken from Portland into the mioes
as eheapiy as from the Mississippi, via the ad-
vantage Of replenishing three times frcA,the Pa
elhci IN one season. which esa be done only once
from the other side. -s-sa ,-ls .-, tal-ssts.
, 1867-01-18

TRAINING FOR A PRIZE FIGHT.-Ia a lengthy
case that recently came before the WolYerhamp.
ton Cennty Court, the public were Initiated into
some OF the untitractiye mysteries through
which prize fighters have TO pass prior to their
public performances. 1t appeared from the
testimony Of Ebenezer H,ckrn, champion of
Light Weights, and his trainer Mezeley, that
the dietary OF these interesting creatures when
IN training is AS f,llOws: A glass of sherry
with a new laid egg before the early morning
walk; II steak cut from leg of mutton, and tea
for breakfast a glass of ale aud dry toast, with
tea, for tea, Ia combination sufficient to disar-
range the stomach OF AN ostrich, } anda glass uf
ale aud dried toast for supper. Between these
repastS the prize fighter had to walk several
miles in company with his trainer, whose duty
1t was 10 prevent his charge fron tippling at
eubhc houses. and to rhO him down and put
him to bed when be returned b me 1t appear.
ed that it was usually the custom for u publican
to give gratuitous board and lodging TO the prize
hghIer III training ia return for the custom. he
brought to tue hO1se. L. also appeared >Ihat n
was the custom Of prize 6ghtess to engage
"roughs, I" who sho3Ad Attends them ia Their
fight aud "see all fair !" AMI that "the man who
had the greatest number of roUghs had the best
chance OF winning" This was the ingenious
testimony of Mr.. John Hall himself prize fyh.
ter, who confessed that be had more than once
fought to lose, because he got more by losing
than he should have done by winning and iI
appeared that in this honest geutlemau's prize
hight with Nick the Greclan, Eve or six borough
Policemen, who came to put stop to the eu-
counter were taken into a public house, and
treated with ale until the fght was inshed.
Nc. Hall also said that, for want of a proper
band Of roughs, he had once lost a prize fgai,
and that, for providing these necessary ingredi-
euts for Mr.. Hicken's' contest, that gentleman
uad given him 81. We commend these facts 70
the notice OF the patrons of "the noble art. -
London ReUiep.
, 1867-01-18

looked for event transpres 10 give Il new start;
Tor y has no agrienhuricAl country aropud il TO
sustain town Of he size, aud since the gold
mines have been failing its only hore has been
IN the coal mines upnn the Island. was told
by man OF business an old acouaintauce
While there, that men who could have left there
TWO years ago with ten, twenty and thirty thous-
and dollars, would, IL compelled to leave day,
go without a cent, and that nine e.tenths Of the
property hodera Of the town would uotbe worth
eeat to>day, II their debts were paid The peo-
pie there, like drowning men catching NJ strs VS..
seem TO be almost universally in favor of annex.
alton to the United States, believing, as Ssssz
say. that Il would result in giving prosperity 70
the Island. With the fullest confidence in Yam
kee enterprise aud Yankee industry to accom-,
phsh much, when properly directed, have lit
ue iaith, TO use homely phrase that it would
,nrannc6 blood from tarnip.' There Is no place
oh ene F1SlhS cOHss "tN-S OONp Nprr evut uas
done more for town than has been done for
Victoria. Il has the finest Of roads-leadipg.
eyeu, from the mainland opposite to them 10
their distant gold mines-good pHblc buildings
and fort, all built ut Government expense,
There seems now TO be ouly one hope for Vielo,
ria, viz thst it may be made free port Of entry,
and some day become a trading mart in English
goods, for the Pacific coast Good. of that kind
are sold there now at one.half the price they can
be got for here in Olympia.
The only item Of news here is that Geo. E. Cole
has been commissioned Governor of the Terrific,
ry, and wrote here that he would sail from New
York for Olympia on the LIST of December He
has already arrived. MAJoR.
, 1867-01-18

TIE ENGLISH NAVY John Bright dc.
ciared in recent speech that during the
last six years the British navy had cost as
much as the United States navy In this
time England has been 10 condition Of pao.
found peace, while the United States have
had TO build or buy six hundred ships, to
inan them, to furnish tbeiG with munitions
OfwsT, and to 6ghtthem daring theigreatest
struggle that any nation ever .Waged. sls