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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
Read It to Colored Men.
From the Pamela, Mississippi,

From the Pamela, Mississippi, Star.
There is a freedman living ip Columbus,
Georgia, by the name of Aaron Hunt. As a
slave he was universally respected in that
city for his good sense and good behavior
He has lately written letter for the Column
bus Enquirer, which we commend to the
thoughtful consideration of our colored citi-
zens. He says:
1--WE of the south have to be one what
is the white mans interest must and will be
the colored mans. All have been born on
southern soll-some masters and some
slaves. l was born slave this was not
my masters fault. That some white and
colored) are trying to make the former slaves
hate their former masters is plain. This ]
will not do. l know those amongst whom
was raised do not know those that come
to me and take me by the hand at night, and
when it is light do not notice me on the
street. | notice another thing. Those white
men who tell us that we must vote the radi-
cal ticket and we shall have farm, do not
have enough to buy chicken coop. / think
they want the negroes to do the voting, but
they want the farms. / was a minister of
the gospel-belonged to the baptist church
and think have studied the interests of
my race since we have been set free, and
give it as my opinion that it is better for the
colored people to make friends at home
AS to politics, / do not know much, but
from what little do know, am a conserv-
atlve. Thay do not have any secrets, but
talk out. This 1 like.
AARON Hunt, Colored.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

A northern man, who went south to raise
cotton, has addressed letter to New Y ork
newspaper from De Soto county, Mississippi
We give an extract
"The growing crop will probably sell here for
about 20 cents per pound consequently, if get
my money back with loss of my own labor. it is
all 1 can expect. No farmer here presumes on
any profit, and those who rent will sustain aetu-
al loss this year, they did last.
"Renters are now convinced there is no money
in growing cotton with freedmens labor, and
land holders anxious to SELL but there are no
buyers. We expect the niger to rule the cotton
states, and don't want to stay to see it. They are
so full of politics they won't half work, all wait
ing for Office and land, the radicals have prom
ised those who vote their ticket. As look at
the probabilities, / see in tn e Immediate future
giving to the latter at least part Of their former
masters land, and swaying the balance of poiiti-
cal power at their will. Our best men and truest
patriots take this view of the situation. Add to
this the probability, nay, almost the certainty,
that we are to be taxed our last dollar with the
expected crash of the national banks and the
worthlessness of paper currency and who would be
cheerful and content? Who would not prepare
to stand from under 2"
This shows the condition to which Jacob
lnism has brought the south. These things
will continue to grow no better until there
comes radical change in the management
ofthe government. 8
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From the New Haven Register.
CONNECTICUT AND CALIFORNIA.

On Monday, Gov. English sent to Mr..
Haight, the governor-elect of California, the
following congratulation over the triumph
of right principles in the late election in that
state
"NEw HAVEN, CT, SEPT. 9, 1867.
Hon. Henry Fl. HAIGHT, governor-elect of
California (San Francisco:
| congratulate you on your election. 1t
viii gladden. the friends of constitutional
liberty the country through.
JAMES E. ENGLISH"
To which, on the same day, Mr.. Haight
sent the following ringing reply:
'SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. 9, 1867.
To GOVERNOR J. E. ENGLISH:
Thanks for your despatch. California has
echoed the voice of Connecticut You set
us a glorious example-we have but follow
ed where you led, in the sacred cause OF
constitutional liberty.
H. III. HAIGHT.
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Horse Tanning 4 Training.
xhe Most Practical System known
in the World.
TESTIMONIAL

Rock ISLAND, August "a, 1867.
The undersigned, having witnessed an ,Exhi-
bition OF Capt. II. c. Miles system of breaking
ana framing colts and handling vicious and
tricky horses take pleasure in adding this testi-
monial to the many which have been furnished
Capt. Miles elsewhere.
The theory on which his system is founded is
supported by common sense, and is practical and
affective. No one who has any occasion to ham
eie horses, OF whatever age disposition, can
30 - 70 oe oenehtted by thorough understanding
OF Capt. Miles system.
Its chief beauty is in the fact that everything
IS done by gentleness and kind treatment-no
harshness or beating-no Rarey ropes to aggra-
vate or lnJure the horse.
J1e same principle is adopted in the training
o. horses on the tract, and experience has shown
it to he as successful here as in the first breaking
of the colt.
In our opinion Capt. Miles syetem is superior
to any we have seen attempted elsewhere. There
is no humbug in it. 1t commends itself to the
common sense of all who appreciate the noble
qualities of the horse.
Isaac NEGUs, Pres R. I. Co. Ag. soc'y.
I. J. ROBINSON, Vice President,
}. NJ. BUFoRD, Secretary.
NJ. LEE, Superintendent.
p. l.. MITCHELL, Pres LIST Nat. Bank.
l.. M. BUFoRp.
L.. NJ. HAvERSrICK, Ed. Union.
The undersigned, having been appointed to
take charge of the Rock Island County Fail
Grounds, IN at all times be found at his resi-
deuce on the Grounds. He will break colts and
unmanagable horses, and train horses for the
track. After the Fair he will open school Of
instruction for all who wish to familiarize them.
selves with his system.
TrRNs-For Full Course, S.; Single Lecture
Persons who have vicious or unmanagabl,
horses are requested TO bring them in during ths
charge.
sept3dtf. he. MILES.
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New Kid Gloves. A

Just received by express, full line of la.
dies and mems Kid Gloves, "Danton" brand.
Also in stock, a fall line of French Merinos,
desirable colors and cheap; new colors AL
pacas, and lots of other goods being opened
every week, at low prices. Another lot OF
those "Old Bay State Corsets, at one dollar
each. Also all sizes of French Corsets.
Amana Flannels and Yarns, made at
Homestead, Iowa; full line at reasonable
prices.
Floor Oil Cloths, all widths from one yard
to four yards wide, at
septlldwtf. en-. AIKEN's.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ian II

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, Jan. II.
Maj Gen. Gitz John Porter was the first
military officer sent by the government to
Harrisburg at the beginning of the rebellion,
and of the many who succeeded him none of
them were more jealous, faithful and useful
l gave him my full confidence, and from the
high opinion | then formed of him, was sur
prised when his loyalty was doubted. Be-
lieving that subsequent events and evidence
not produced at his trial will fully justify a
new trial, | very cordially and earnestly
unite with Senator Wilson and other distin-
guished gentlemen who concur with him in
the within paper in asking for Gen. Porter
the appointment of new commission to
hear his case, that justice may be done.
A. G.. CURTIN.
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1t Is positively outrageous and ungrateful
that the radical papers should so abuse their
defeated candidates in California. If they
had been elected they would then have been
splendid fellows,-but being defeated they
turn, like pack of mean and ravenous
wolves, upon their wounded and dying lea
ders, and seek to tear them in pieces and
devour them. 1t is ungrateful and inhuman
thus to desert and denounce the men who
have fought their battles-but it is perfectly
Characteristic of the radical wolf.
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rlty OF fanatics known as congress.
The democracy Of N

The democracy Of New Jersey have be-
come thoroughly aroused by the recent dem
ocratic victories in California and Montana,
and the evidences all over the country of
the coming return of the masses to
the time-honored folds of the peo-
pies party. In view of the coming charter
election in October, and the important state
election of November, the initiatory meeting
of the canvass was held in Military Park,
Newark, Monday evening, and rousing
demonstration it was. New Jersey is "sound
on the GOOSE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The St. Louis radicals could not persuade
Sheridan to make a speech. He says pri-
vately heiss an officer of the government
under General Grants orders, and has no
political ambition. He has evidently heard
from California.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The New Jersey democratic state executive
committee have issued an eloquent and per
tinent address september 81, the most Of
question of negro suffrage. The address
concludes as follows 1.-THE issues of the
last few years have passed away. The vital
questions for the present are Shall the
rage by change of the state constitution 2
Shall the congress of the United States
usurp the constitutional powers of the states
by ordaining who shall and who shall not
vote ? Those who answer in the affirmative
must 60 with the republicans, those in the
negative with the democrats; there is no
middle course for patriot to pursue
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The Portland Argus says of the election
in Maine: ut will be seen that the democ-
racy have made immense gains all over the
state. The radical majority of 1850 last
year has been cut down to some 12,000-a
democratic gain of over $4,000. The most
sangu ine conservatives did not expect so ia.
vorablei result. Maine has administer
ed a scathing rebuke to the cider annihila-
tors, state constables, congress and the mil.
itary dictators, and it bids the Presiden.
od-speed in his efforts to restore the Union
and preserve constitutional liberty
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The democrats of Vermont have elected a
state senator from Franklin county-Vic-
tor Atwood, the first democratic senator, in
that state, for some years. They have also
gained largely in the house and on the popu-
lar vote. Let the good work 90 on.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

Boston had $1,000 inhabitants added to its
population on the 9th inst making it the
fourth city in the Union, by taking the
neighboring city of Roxbury under the shell
ter of her corporate wings. BY vote of
the people of both cities the annexation prop
osition was carried
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
PURE ICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND A
i large stock of pure ice, and viii deliver, to
families in any part of the city in quantities de-
sired.
Orders can be left with tpdike d Lamont, at
their boat store, ON the Levee.
] armers and others from the country can always
get supply by calling there. r8.f1
Citizens and others can get ice, by ealing ut
Updiks 4 Lannon'S, at any hour Of day or night
I'm. SNNET.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The democrats of this city fired hundred
guns over the glorious victory for the Union
and Constitution, in California. They made
music that delighted democratic ears, but
sounded like a funeral knell to radicals
Near HnpDsLire Patriot
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

400 ACRES OF FIRsT-CLAss LAND,
c~O situated only AZ miles from Rock
Rock Islond. There are 200 acres under cultiva-
ton, and ten acres covered with timber. 1t is
well watered and has good house, barn, out
houses, &c. with fine large orchard and plenty
of small fruit. 1t would be good place for a
small colony, and affords fine opportunity for
establishing pleasure garden or brewery. 1t
will be sold at 500 per acre-10 per cent. cash
and the balance on long time.
Enquire of M. MARX, Real Estate Agent,
Rock Island * - aug5dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
New Goods.

Received this morning at L. kiesow's, a
lot of Fancy Goods, including White and
Laid Betting Ribbons, Linen Collars and
Cuffs, Bugle Trimming, Velvet Ribbons, all
widths, French Corsets, &c. We are now
receiving a very large stock of fall goods,
and invite all who need anything in our line
to call and examine them.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

A writer to New York newspaper thinks
johnson will oppose the meeting of congress.
Why should he? The rump dares not i'm
peach him it is too stupid to pass a law
which will hold water. The very last thing
that the president has cause to fear is that
minority of fanatics known as congress.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
FOR SALE.

A COTTAGE CONTAINING SEVEN ROOMS
II and good bake-oven, with stable attached
splendid garden of 81 acres, containing As fruit
trees, all In good state Of cultivation. The
property is situated sbout II miles from tn city
of Rock Island, and win be disposed of reason
ably. Apply to NJ. MARX,
.. nsg Attorney q Law.
Once over the Post ONCE. jun1sdwtf.
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err. rrrz JOHN PORTER.

This able, distinguished and patriotic SOL
der. who was dismissed the service, through
radical hate, simply because he was dem.
ocrat and a friend Of Mcclellan, petitioned
President johnson, q long time ago, for 4
new trial by court martial, and his applies.
ton was Endorsed by Senators Wilson, Foster,
Sherman and Harris, Gen. Banks. Horace
Greeley and ex-Gov. Curtin. The following
is Senator Wilson's letter:
NArIcK, Nov. 26, 1866.
To President johnson:
SIR have been informed that addition
al evidence has been discovered touching the
case of Fitz John Porter, late major gem
eral in the volunteer forces of the United
States. y I eheerfally Join with others IN
recommending the appointment of COM
mission, to consist of officers of acknowiedg-
ed capacity and character, to examine this
evidence and ascertain whether injustice has
been done this officer or not, who, up to the
time of the alleged offence, maintained the
character of an officer of courage and abili-
ty.
Your obedient servant,
HENRY WILSON.
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Not insignificant"

Don & Elliott have sold that fine Dictator
Stove they had at the fair, and several others.
There is no stove that operates equal to it
for Baking and Economy OF Fuel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

1 It 10 Said ~
that the shares of the Washington Library
Company of Philadelphia are being disposed
of with unexampled rapidity. The absence
of all concealment, the honesty of purpose
manifested by those who first inaugurated
the enterprise, the fairness with which the
proposed final distribution is to be conduc.
ted, and the patriotic purpose to which the
entire surplus IS to be applied, have taken
firm hold upon public confidence. So large
have the sales been thus far that the trustees
have to anticipate the time originally fixed
for the dispensation of the gifts, amounting
to 100000 thus placing the funds collected
much sooner than they expected in chan
mel to carry out the noble act of benevolence
which was The object of their enterprise.
All those, therefore, who desire to partici-
pate with them in the pleasure of doing a
good action should subscribe withaut delay.
They will receive at once fine engraving,
worth at retail more than the money invest
ed, besides a gift of such value as their
shaoe may be entitlad to in the final distri-
button. Read the advertisement.
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] January Il, 1867,

January Il, 1867.
concur most cordially in the recommen-
dation of Senators Wilson, Sherman, Harris
and Foster, and express unreservedly my
belief that re-examination of this case is
due to Gen. Porter and to the government.
n. P BANKS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
Odd Fellows

g Rock Island Lodge No. Is, 1. o. 0. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hail. southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at 8 O'Clock p. NJ.
DAVID HAYES, n. G
LEVI S. HARsoN. r. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
Go to the Best,

Go to tosthe Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become q good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad.
dress enclosing stampsl the Bryant 4 STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The PEOPLE are arousing The tide
of destruction will yet be stayed! The dis
union radicals hear the tidings, and pause in
their mad career. Let the ball roll on
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The groans of the radicals are only equal
led BY the quantity of excuses tney ma 1of
election results in Maine and California.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

Go to Bamberger's and see his new stock
of Dress Goods, Trimmings, &c.
aug30dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
l. Stable on Market Square, Rock Island, where
he keeps few good Horses and Carriages to let
He also has large covered stage wagon for fish
ing and picnic parties. share OF public pat
ronage respectfully solicited
GB- Prices moderate. Horses bought and sold.
=, - t. G. SPENCER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

/ cheerfully concur in the opinions above
expressed.
l.. F. S. Foster, Vice President Pro Tenn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The s'unpopularity" of the radical eanai'
date in for governor California has had an
astonishing effect in Maine. RS
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

The REroRT CouRrEous.-"You're dull
looking set" as SoKodont said to the neglec-
ted teeth. ave shall soon improve, under
your auspices" as the neglected teeth said
to Sozodont. septl 4deod2t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

senate CHAMBER, Jan. 16, 1867.
l concur. Horace GREELEY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

| think, with Gen. Wilson, that a careful
review by competent military commission
of the proceedings of the case of Gen. Porter
is an act of justice, and which in trials before
civil courts is always granted as matter of
right. trust his request will be granted.
JOHN SHERMAN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

Peaches

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head,
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To-Days Advertisem'ts Is.
list OF LRTTERs

w LETTERS
PEMAININa UNCLAIMED IN THE POST.
IL Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois, ON.
the 18th day of September, 1867:
Anderson Andrew c jackson Ralph
sAsple VIM jenkins Thos
Baker A Kyle Chas
Booth Hattie miss Kane Michael
Baker Fl King B
Bursley Jackson Lee Lorinda mrs
Berg Johannes McBratney Thos
Burseh John Morton Margaret mrs
Chandler h Humphrey hurry John
Clark mrs PETER 4 Brockman
Clendenion Addie mrs Pratt Robert
Carson Patsey miss Parker James
Cook Sue mrs Perrault Etienne
DUNN Prescott Mrs
Davis Eliza miss Ruse Jas ...
Durmann Elizabeth mrsSpauldinp WINS
Daiber John Simpson W
Desmond Timothy st John VIM
Engel Albert Sonders Sarah mrs
Flonders A j mrs Spencer Thos
Fiscus Amelia Rose mrsStimson Melvin o
Gardner Harris Scmidt Louis
Gustavson John Smith Justus
Garmes Michael Shurtliff Edwin
Hall Andrew Sherwood mrs
Harding Anderson Turner Geo w
llaups Wilks S mrs
Harrison Jane mrs West Maggie
Huffman Mary A Whdden N
Hinckley Samuel Young VIM
johnson p G
To obtain any of these letters, the applicant
must call for "Adcertised Letters" and give the
date of this list.
%ss-If not called for within one month, they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
The following letters. if not pre- paid by stamp
within one week from date, will be forwarded to
the dead letter office:
NAME. DESTINATION.
John Basmus Geneseo, Ill
Robert Bull EIeda Ill
VIM Haddock Iowa City, Iowa
MARCUS b. OSBORN, P. M.
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nj. MARX,

nEUTSCHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY AT
II Law and Notary Public. Office in Post Of
fee Block, Rock island, Illinois.
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A WE'LL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS PLACE
"A in Rock Island, with good improvements
thereon, at less than cost. Inquire at the Office
OF Nd. Marx, or address box 1877, Rock Island, Ill.
jy30dwtf
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cheerfully mite with Gen. Wilson in the
within recommendation.
IRA HARRIS
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1t is Said

A lot Of fne@P Peaches for sale at Geo. w.
d. Harris Warehouse. dit.
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PEMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST
~ Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois, on
the 18th day of September, 1867:
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-12-04
HOOD SkIrts
At great reduction in prices.
Retail Millinery Department.

Superintendent by Misses ELIZA Bella.
and BARBARA GERHARDT, is the most conc
plete in the West, and new goods are dali.
arriving III every novelty that the hear
can wish and the eye desire.
We most respectfully call the attention
of the public to the fact That we make no
ridiculous pretensiOn of . selling below
cost, cheaper than before the war, =" or
" cheaper THAI anybody in he world; I"
neither do we sell three spools of Coats
Thread for p cents or the purpose of en-
t1c1ng trade, and then charge it up OF
goods IN which they are not posted. We
sell at the ONE PRICE SYSI'E1H, and
dlaod5S a. cheap as The cheapest, and as
low as the market VIII afford and warrant
all goods as represented.
The statesmen VIII always be found ac-
commCdatilg and ready 10 show goods,
whether a safe Is made or not
SCHAPKER, BUSSING Il co.
Wholesale ans Retail Dealers,
AZ and 40 Nam ~, Evansville. Ind.