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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-03-15

[From Our Young Folks Tor March,
|'Hold fast what I Give You.

A'olly, and Maggy, ard Alice,
Three little maids in a row,
At play in an arbOr palace,
Where the honey suckles grow,-
Six dimpled palms pressed together.
Even and firm, two by two
Three eager. upturned faces,
Bonny brown eyes and blue.
Which shall it be, O ye charmerse
Alas I am sorely tried;
I, q hard-hearted old hermit,
Who the question am set to decide.
Molly. the spritc, the darling,
shaking her shower OF curls,
Whose laugh is the brook's,,own ripple
Gayest and giaddest Of girls
s'aggie, the wild little brownie,
Every ones plaything and pet.
Who leads me chase through the garden,
Fer kiss, the wicked c0quette?
Or Alice ?-shy.eyed Alice,
Looking SO softly down
Under her long, dark lashes
And haii so golden brown,-
Alice, who talks with the flowers
And says there are none so wise,-
Who knopS there are elves and fairies,
For hasn't she seen their bright -
There there. at last, am ready
10 go down the bright, eaher row;
So, up with your hands, my Sraces.
Close ,-nobody else must know.
"IIold fast what give you," Eollyi
fPoor little empty palms y
"uold fast what give you," Maggiet
"A rown steals ever her charms.)
"Hold fast what give you," Alice.
You smile,-do you much earc?l
unclasp your little pink fingers:
Ah hal the button is there!
But do you know, sr+ect Alice,
AN that give you to keep?
Fer into my heart you have stolen,
As sunDeames to shadows creep.
You, a glad little maiden,-
How old are you Only nine,-
With your bright, brown hair all ining,
While the gray is coming to mine
No matter, you'll be my trace.love,
And come to my old arms SO;
And "hold fast what give you," Alice,
For nobody else must know.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-03-15

tVS"Shall not take mine ease in mino
inn! " in1aired Sir John Falstaff. NJ.
not if he had been in the habit of stopping
at these Western tavcris. have found
Western landlords So sociable. so fond of
company. SO abundant in hospitality. as to
insist on putting another man in the same
bed with YOU to keep You in countenance.
A friend Of mine in kansas told me that
he once asked far Il room at a Missouri ho-
tel, and the landlord replied. "Yes; but a
train arrives after midnight. and there may
be another passenger sleep in yhur bed,
Very well. replied my friend, teeisneJ-
ly. Shortly after midnight his door was
opened. and in stepped tall. guant. grim
hushwhackcr, who in few minutes got
into bed with his trnwsers on. 'Strangcrr
exclaimed the unpreposrs ssing persolsge
to the first occupant. did YOU hear ai,i,ut
that murder in the boYsn!" .'Yes" was
the reply. "'Wel, I'm the man what did
the killin, " Kind reader. please fancy my.
fricuds's feelings, and console Yourself
with the incident when next yqp arG,tps
lrnolnlnnte of a hael,Wno5-mar in 4 V.e.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

Mr.. Nasty says-"F all the stupidity il
the United States $50 called) was concentrat
ed into single dose of salts, / know con
gressmen that if you give it to 'em t'wouldn't
60 through 'em, but only diffuse itself all
over their system jest material like! And
some of 'em are as crazy as looms, and grow
ing more so every day. They see niger
in every fence, and as soon as they get over
one fence they see another fence with anoth.
er niger in it, and when they are over THAI
they see another fence with an African gen.
tleman of African distinction in it, and so on
and so forth. But there's one thing they
don't see-although their constituents feel it
they don't see the necessity of lightenin'
the taxes"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

The riot in New York on st. Patrick's
day resulted, according to the report of Sup
erintendent Kennedy, in the wounding Of
thity-fve policemen. Ofthese, fifteen were
but slight byinjured, none were killed, and all
are now doing WE'LL The carman who
was the innocent cause of the melee is
also ont of danger. The Tribune thinks
itself not far wrong in saying that more blood
was shed In the affair than has been ex.
pended during all the Fenian instruction Of
which nyaccount has reached us, and deems
the circumstance as unheroic and unpatriotie
as possible. The Irish of New York unite with
the press in denouncing the affair and earn
estly second every effort to bring the often
ders to punishment. 1t is stated that the
difficulty originally began not with the pro
cession but among irresponsible Celss who
hung upon its ranks. Our Irish fe1low-cit
liens are by impulse, education and religion
among the most law-abiding class of our
communities. Considering the public dis
PLAYS with which their numerous HOLIDAYS
abound, theyare5certainiy to be congratulated
on their freedom from interference with pr
waite rights and disturbance Of the public
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
By Telegraph.
KEfoarrD ron run DAILY ARGUS.

Q LONDON, March e9.-Dispatches from Adessa
reports terrible storm ON the Black Sea, several
vessels were wrecked with some loss of life
1t is announced that King George of Greece is
soon to marry a niece of Queen Victoria.
In the house of commons last night PROPOSE
ton of the government to guarantee Canadian
railroad loan was agreed to.
PEsrH, March 29.--The cornatioE of Francis
Joseph, Emperor of Austria as King of Hungary
will take place at this capital in July next.
FRANkFoRr, March 29-United States bonds
7sA. sass <Hz4 ~
LONDON, March 29.--5-20s rs.
PARIS, March 29.-American bonds S4s
QUEEssFowN, March 30 s--Thes steamer Queen
from New York has arrived
LONDONDERRY, March 29.-The steamer Nova
Scotia from Portland has arrived
FALMOUTH, March 29.-The steamer Fulton
from New York on the 18th arrived to-day.
The NY. Tribunes special says: .E.r
1t is understood that the military committee
have reported adversely ON the nomination of OK
congressman Rosseau as brigadier general in the
regular army.
For nearly two years the government has been
carrying ON its mail service without contracts
refusing to pay the high prices that railroads
have GENERALLY asked since the depreciation of the
currency. It has now been determined by the
post Office department TO weigh its mall even the
most important routs and to allow pay in propor-
ton to matter carried Is ss.- .- x
WASHINGTON, March ~ AT Y q clock to-day
the senate adjourned under the resolution of yes
terday until the lst Wednesday in July.
New YORK, March 30.-There are more
counterfeit United States bank notes afoat
at present than there has been for half 6
generation before. The compound interest
notes of the denomination of $50 are initial
ed very successfully. A dangerous counter
felt So ON the Peoples National Bank o
jackson, Mich, is afoat.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Leonard Hucl
and Joseph B. Stewart were arrested by U
S. officers ON charge Of defrauding tn,
government. Their bail was fixed at 5000,
900 each, and not being able to obtain th
| amount they were sent to Ludlow street jail
Mr.. Huck was president of the Merchants
| National Bank of Washington, which inst;
tuition is alleged TO be indebted to the gov
ernment in the sum of $750,000. Mr.. Hucl
having transferred his property to Mr.. Stew
art the government had both parties arreste,
| On a, charge of conspiracy to defraud.
| I The N. i. Times special denies the state
ment that representatives Of New Orlean
rebels are importuning the President witt
protests against the action of Gen. Sher
| dan, in removing rebel officers, etc.
Congress having decided to adjourn, tn
| President will convene the senate Ia. execu
| tive session to act on nominations.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

General Butler declared the hanging of
Mrs. Surratt by court martial authority, the
he think of the hanging of Mumford, at New
Orleans, accused of pulling down a United
States Hag-but which act was asserted was
committed by mere youth of sixteen years
of age, who was afterwards killed in the con
federate army? If our memory is correct
General B. stated in speech, after his re
turn from New Orleans, that he should not
probably, havexhung ,Mumford if it had no
been said he darednot do it, and he executed
the alleged culprit to Vet the people witness
his resolution. Post Haa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
THE REJECTION OF COL. WILLIAMS.

No one need be disappointed at the rejec
ton of Col. Williams, by a radical senate,
when it is known that the radical managers
in Rock Island, who profess so much loyalty
and love for soldiers, urged Harding, Yates,
Trumbull : Co. to have him rejected. COL
Williams was the very first man in Rock Is
land county to volunteer for the war, and SO
great was his popularity that he raised two
companies IN about q week-Co. ., 18th,
and Co. D, 18th illinois Vol. He WAS made
major Of the regiment, for the first term of
service three months. He aided greatly in
| procuring the re-enlistment of the regiment
| for three years. AT the expiration of his
three and quarter years service, he opened
his law Office in this city. He could not
Keep out of the fight, and soon started out
again, and, with Captain Copp and others,
raised another company and was elected its
captain. This company was placed in the
| 89th-the celebrated railroad regiment. He
was promoted to Lt.Col. and led the regiment
in every battle, and they were numerous and
severe. He was known as the Fighting
Colonel" and inspired more enthusiasm
among the troops than any other man in the
command. This brave man and accomplish
ed officer was rejected because he was a
friend of the President. fsaas i.
Major Connolly, with his splendid military
record, was also rejected for the same reas-
ON. Like Col. Williams and Captain Copp,
not one word can be said against Major Con-
nelly as a soldier or civilian. Whether con-
Quoting an artillery train over the mountains
of North Carolina, in winter or chasing
John Morgan until he was taken or partic-
| ipating in the battles about Nashville, he ey-
er performed his duty with skill and courage.
| At the close of the war he again opened
his law Office in this city, and his recent
election by an Overwhelming majority, as pc
| lice magistrate; shows the estimation in
/ which he-is held. - ---''- - --.-~-- 80 -
Capt. cepp, the present incumbent of the
post Office, was also rejected for the same
reason. Capt Copp, it will be remembered,
was terribly wounded at Stone River, and
came near losing his arm, which is now par
TALLY disabled, and viii be for life. He was
in nearly all the battles in which the s9tf
participated, and was known as an accom-
pfshed and brave officer, and unexeeptiona
BILE man.
The democracy have reason to be proud o
these men, and the radicals should blush
with shame that partizan spite and bigotr,
eansed their leaders to do so mean an act Al
to reject any one of them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

When Colonel Billy Wilson's Zouaves, OF
predatory notoriety, were encamped on Staten
Island, in 1861, some benevolent persons in
New York took up a collection to supply the
Lambs with hymn books and chewing to-
bacco.
The committee with the funds went down
to Staten Island, passed through the camp,
inspecting the Lambs in their tents, and final
ly came to Colonel Billy headquarters. The
chairman made neat speech, then putting
his hand in his pocket discovered that his
money was gone.
II had it," said he, "when / reached the
camp" pass a
Says Colonel Billy, II guess it's all right
some of the boys have got it. Adjutant, just
inquire who's lifted the swag from the old
duffer in spectacles ?"
Adjutant went out to investigate, and re
turned with the report that company K said
they had relieved the old gentleman of the
money for fear he might be fatigued if he
carried it any further.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
D RADICAL HYP0CRIsY.

Nothing could more pointedly show the
hypocrisy of radical pretensions of friendship
for soldiers than the action of the radical
wire.puifers in this city who procured the re-
lection of three such splendid soldiers and
accomplished gentlemen as Capt. Copp.
Maj Connolly, and Col. Williams for post.
master in this city. No three men who went
to the war from this county have so splendid
a record as soldiers, and no possible objec.
ton could be urged against them as civilians.
Yet radicalism shows its hypocrisy by caus.
their rejection, simply because they will
>ndorse the infamous schemes of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

Those people who supposed the rebellion
subdued and hostiities ended will regret to
learn, as they do by an editorial in the I'm
ION this morning, that "the rebellion viii not
be finally subdued until the terms of the re-
construction law are complied with. Until
that time, at least, Jefferson Davis should be
held as prisonsr." Senator Wilson, of
Massachusetts,, who introduced resolution
for Davis's release, will please take notice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

An election has been held for state senator
at Newbern, North Carolina. The negroes
voted on the occasion for the first time, and
the election resulted in An almost unanimous
vote for Major John Hughes, the southern
candidate. So says the Cincinnati Eaquir
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
Butler.Sumner.Phillips party.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES party.
The democracy have reason to be proud
of three such men as Col. Williams, Maj.
Connolly and Capt. Cspp, and can challenge
the radicals to prodnee thiee msn in This
county who have . better record, Is soldiers
or civilians. Hereafter, when . raalbal
boasts of his love for soadieis let bis St1es'
ton be called to- This case and he vii b
dumb. "a
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

The Catholics of New York have only 80
of the 307 churches in the city, and yet their
church attendance is nearly as large as all
the other denominations combined. 4
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
BOARDING. HOUSE.

TINE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A REGU
L lar Boarding House insthe brick block ON
the north side Of Union Square, where permanent.
transient, or day boarders can be accommodated.
Meals furnished at regular hours. 7-
&e- A few good boarders can find rooms and
board q - per week If application is made soon.
A. H OSBORN.
Rock Island, Aug. 81, diff
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

The legislature of New Jersey have pro-
hibited the whipping of children in the pub,
lie schools.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

that name. Let us all be thankful we know
where we are. For two years it's been doubt
full whether we were in Or out. Ny opinion
now is that ace are oatt, and heard female
Eotsessay whoopeel 50 - B. A.. q;
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT

on the premises, where a suit of clothes can al
ways be made on the shortest notice. in the best
style and. like everything else at this establish
ment, at The lowest rates. The Tailoring Estab-
-lishment is in charge of Michael Leberknecht, an
old and experienced cutter and fnisher, who has
carried on business in this city for nearly years
If you want nice broad cloths, eassimeres, fan
nels. tweeds, yarns, Blankets any kind of wooler
goods, honestly made, and at very low prices, cal
at the q D. G4# s#.-- -"t9EE I--. s...-r-Er
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30

VITANTED.-A good Wagon and Carriage
Wagon Shop, at Andalusis, Ills. fsb1l-dwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-30
LIME!1 LIME! LIME
Large supplies of the

from the well known kilns of r. B. Chase q Son,
are received daily at the Port Byron Lime Depot.
on West Eagle Street, just below the post Office,
We also keep good article of Rosk Island lime
for stone work. The best brands Of cement for
csterns and cellars, Q choice article Of Plaster
Paris for ornamental purposes, and also have just
received a fine quality of salt.
Our prices viii suit every one. Give US call
r. B. CHASE Il SON.
+. A. BALcH, Agent mch2Iawtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.
;HIoaao. SENT 25.-The Chicago Timez, WASH

CHICAGO, Sept 25-The Chicago Times' Wash
ington special says
The President yesterday received lengthy
telegram from the conservative citizens of Nash
ville earnestly soliciting the interference of the
government to prevent civil outbreak in that
city. Last night General Grant sent dispatch
to General Thomas, mt Louisville, ordering him
to proceed to Nashville and preserve peace at the
point of the bayonet promising to supply him
all the troops necessary. The President and
General Grant believe that General Thomas will
prevent outbreak, although the government
does not pretend to decide which party is right.
The election occurs next Saturday.
General Hancock was serenaded, in Washing
ton, last evaning. He appeared and made
speech. Four bands were in attendance and
much enthusiasm prevailed. Afterwards the
President was honored, and appeared in two
minute speech. He said the country was in great
peril and urged every man to rally to its sup
port. The crowd cheered for the man who was
not afraid to be shot at.
The cabinet yesterday had under. eonsidera-
ton the of Yellow Fever Blackburn, who
has put in a claim for amnesty under the recent
proclamation. 1t decided that Blackburn
came under the exceptions of foreign agents, and,
therefore, was not among the pardoned.
New ORLEANS, Sept. 24.-The number of in
terments of the victims of yellow fever during the
twenty -four hours ending this morning was eighty
two.
Letters from Lagrange, Texas, state that the
number of citizens remaining in town is barely
500 /; yet the interments reached "a in two days,
the disease proving fatal in nine cases out of ten.
Every house is filed with sickness, and whole
families are swept away. The disease is spread
ing.
New YORK, Sept 25th.--The N. Y. Her
AIDS Paris special says: The city is greatly
excited bv the news Of Garibaldi's arrest.
n. Y. Herald's Key West special says
O'Laughlin, one of the Lincoln conspirators,
died of the yellow fever, on the 23d. inst.
All of the conspirators have been very atten-
tive to the sick at Dry Tortugas.
LAWRENCE, HAS. Sept. "a. Mr.. Shoe
maker, superintendent of construction of Kan
sas g. Pacific Railroad, telegraphs for more
| troops to prevent suspension of work. The
| Governor has rendered a regiment. to Gen
| Sherman.
The Germans in the state convention al
Topeka, yesterday, reaffirmed the Leaven
| worth platform, which declares that the Ger
mans will support no man or party in favor
of Sunday laws.
| Senator Pomeroy and Mrs. E. Cady
Stanton addressed an audience this evening
of 800 people, in favor of female enfran
| chisment.
New YORK, Sept. 25.-The N. Y. Herald
| special from Florence of the Oath gives full
| and his arrest. He was carried to the for
tress Of Alexandria.
| The arms &c, intended for his troop
have been seized. His arrest it is though
win produce considerable excitement, bu
the Italian government is determined t
prevent invasion in Popal territory.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
THE HYPOCRITE.

Two years ago, in 1865, Charles Sumner,
senator from Massachusetts, offered a series
of resolutions, of which the following is one /:
"And be Il further Resolued, That a government
founded on military power. or hauing ats origin
in military orders, cannot be republican or" q
government, according to the requirement of the
constitution, and that its recognition will be con
trary, not only to the constitution but also &c
that essential principle of sur government which
in the language of Jefferson establishes the su
premacy of the civil over the military authority
In 1867, this same Charles Sumner voted
for bill installing a purely military gov
eminent over ten states of the Union, thus
giving them government "founded on mill
tary power" destructive of a republican form
of government" violative of the require
ments of the constitution" and establishing
the supremacy of the military over the civil
authority. Out upon the vile and perjured
hypocrite.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
PROPOSALS..

AcTIsG ASSISTANT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE
Rock Island Arsenal, Sept. 81, 1867.
Sealed proposals for furnishing FORAGE and
STRAW, required for issne at Rock Island Ar
senal H., viii be received at this Office until Sat
urday, Sept. 18th, 1867, at ii o'clock m, to be
delivered at such times and places and in such
quantities as the undersigned may direct. Deliv-
cry to commence the first day of October, 1867,
and to continue until the 30th day of September,
1868, inclusive. The hay, grain and straw 20 be
weighed by person appointed for the purpose.
Proposals will be made in triplicate, with CO.
pies of this advertisement annexed to each, and
accompanied by the names of two responsible
persons who will signify their willingness to be-
come sureties for the faithful performance of the
same, by endorsement thereon.
The right to reject any all bids, or any part
of a bid, is hereby reserved. Envelopes contain
in proposals to be endorsed, proposals for For.
age and Straw" and addressed to
W. p. BUTLER,
I'd Lieut. Ord. Dept. U. S. A., Act. Asst. Q. NJ.
sept23dtd,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
PROPOSALS..

Acting ASSISTANT QUARTERNAsTER's OFFICE,
Rock Island Arsenal, Sept. 81, 1867.
Sealed proposals for furnishing BITUMlNOUS
COAL. required for issue at Rock Island Arsenal,
Rock Island, Illinois, will be received at this Of
fee until Saturday, September 2Sth, 1867, ut II
o'clock a. m, to be delivered at such times and
places and in such quantities rs the undersigned
may direct. Delivery to commence the LIST day
Of October, 1867, and to continue until the 30th
day of September, 1868, inclusive. Tho coal to
be weighed by aperson appointed for that pur-
pose
Proposals will be made in triphcate, with CO.
pies of this advertisement annexed to each, and
accompanied by the names of two responsible
persons who will signify their willingness to be-
come securities for the faithful perform ance of
the same, by endorsement thereon.
The right to reject any all bids, or any part
of bid, is hereby reserved. Envelopes contain
ing proposals to be endorsed Proposals for Bit
luminous Coal" aud addressed to
W. p. BUTLER,
ID Lieut.. Ord. Dept. U. S. A, Act. Asst. Q. N.
sept2Sdtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25

John Godfrey SAKE, the wit and poet, VINO
has Just returned from Europe, says !:
without pretending to make general
comparison, I saw more prety girls in Dub
lin than in London and many more in Lon
don than in Paris. The sweetest voice
ever heard in conversation came from a
German woman who sold beer and biscuits
in the suburbs of Gotha, with smiles benig-
nant enough to turn cakes and ale into am
brosia and nectar. l saw good deal OF
the peasantry of many countries, and thought
the Irish the most, and the Roman the least
attractive of all had the privilege to study
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-25
ROCK ISLAND l. CAMDEN
ACCOMMODATION HACK.

ITHE UNDERSIGNED WILL RUN AN &C
i commodation Express Hack between Rock
Island and Camden for the benefit of the travel
ing community. Also, will carry packages, do
errands, aud assist all who wish to patronize him
in his line of business.
Hack will leave Rock Island at A. NJ and 2
PM Returning, it will leave Camden at 10 4.
NJ and p. M.
Rodman House, Rock Island House, Her lann
House, Farmers Hotel and Farmers Retreat.
Rock Island, and at the Camden House, Camden.
c. p. MITCHELL, Proprietor,
sept23dtf. Rock Island, Ill.