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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

to intimate to a "rebeF' state that possibly it
might suggest mode of restoration which
would be acceptable" The people OF the
south must stand in the hands of radical dc
tators dumb as sheep in the hands OF their
shearers. If they open their mouths and
speak, it is evidence of contumacy, impeni-
tence and defiance. 1t would be difficult tor
any radical to tell wherein Mr.. johnson has
proceeded to any greater lengths, independ-
emily of congress, in recognizing the lnsur-
rectionary states, than Mr.. Lincoln did.
Only the most fault finding and malevo.
lent spirit could find in what he has done
anything to censure in his policy, framed so
nearly upon the basis laid down by Mr.. Lin
coin. The radicals, from December, 1863,
up to December, 1865, were silent. Con-
gress, in 1868, seeing the mode and condi-
tons of restoration prescribed by Mr.. Lin
Lincoln, found no fault with them, expressed
no disapprobation and suggested no plan OF
| their own. By their long silence they barred
themselves from the right to dissent. They
| did, in fact, acquiesce in the mode initiated
by Mr.. Lincoln, and pursued by Mr.. John
| son, and by their ac9uiescence they sanction
ed and legalized the mode. Upon thes'
| points the Mississippi committee remark il
their reports
ain June 1865, President johnson began tn
| work of reconstruction, on the same plan and II
| agreement with the principles laid down by MI
| Lincoln. He appointed provisional governor
| and instructed him to call q convention, to b
| elected by the voters who had taken an oath iden
teal in terms with the one contained IN Presiden
Lincoln's proclamation. All might vote VIII
would thus prepare themselves tor the entir
:, state was subject to the national rule.
| In the absence of the will OF congress, express
ed by legislation, in view of the fact that congre;
had not by any vote dissented from the primo
| pies enunciated in Mr.. Lincoln's proclamation {
December, 1868, the people and the coRventio
might well suppose, that if they complied wit
| what was required by the executive department
they were fully meeting and conforming to u
| exigencies of the situation.
At time when a radical rabble, MOI
reckless and INSCRIPTIONS in defying II
constitution and usurping powers not belonl
ing to them than any body of men ever ban
ed together for illegal purposes during Il
history of the republic, are visiting upon NJ
Johnson denunciatory and threatening acc
sations of usurpations of unconstitutlon
powers in his efforts to harmonic the Unio
. | it is worth while to revive these reminisce
: ces of his predecessor, whom congress by
: acauiescence, encouraged to inaugurate al
u | establish the very policy they now so pa
sionately condemn.-St. Louis Rep,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

An unmarried man in Connecticut adver-
tises for a 500 blonde.
The local of Norfolk paper advises young
ladies in that city to examine well their
stockings before promenading in filters.
An old hotel keeper, in Washington, once
posted upon his dining room door the follow
ing notice members of congress will 60 to
the table first. and then the gentiemen.-
Rowdies and blackguards must not mix with
congressman, as it is hard to tell one from
'tother.'
The boy in Chicago who shot his uncle
has been q reader of novels from infancy
His uncle was scolding him, when the boy
struck an attitude similar to that OF the hero
of hundred cuts, drew pistol, and hrlng,
melodramaticallv exclaimed, as he lodged
ball in his uncle's tace "Hold your jaw, old
fellow!''
A philosopher in one of the cotton grow
ing counties of Georgia was approached by
a troubled neighbor, perhaps more OF poll
tician than planter, who was discussing the
state of the country, especially the bill that
looked to converting Georgia into military
district. Our go-ahead planter heard him
through, and asked if the bill would prohibit
the making of cotton. Being answered in
the negative, he responded, eff it don't,
then damn congress and the billet em
rip. / am going to make cotton. Georgia
paper.
At one of the colored churches, in Mobile,
the minister, having finished his sermon, an
nounced that collection would be taken up
for missionary purposes. The "sasser' was
accordingly sent around. When it came
back to the pulpit, the preacher proceeded to
count the amount received, and among the
fractional currency he discovered a ten dol
lar confederate bill. He looked at it for
some time with evident disgust and then
took q calm look at his congregation over
the top of his spectacles. Then clapping the
uncurrent bill upon the open bible with in
dignant emphasis, he exclaimed 'Brederin,
/ put dis bill right dar on de bible and let
the Lord take care of dat man ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
Two Barnum's in the Field.

The democrats of the Fourth congressional
district of Connecticut have nominated VII.
liam H. Barnum, of Salisbury, as their candi-
date for Congress. So there are now two
Baruums in the field-Barnum, OF Salisbury,
and Barnum of Bridgeport; Barnum the iron
man and Barnum the Snowman. The Dem
solid reputation, identified with the business
interets of the district and possessing the re-
spect and confidence of the community II
is said that he is very DESTROYS of defeating
his namesake and will prosecute the canvass
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
For the Argus.

Mr.. EDIToR-Can you tell how much Mr..
NJ. D. Merrill subscribed towards filing the
quota of this township? can. 1t was S25,
while scores of poor men, who held no fat of
fees, but worked hard for their money, paid
as much, and more. Didn't Mr. Merrill
promise $25 more and never paw it? l
have been so informed
don't think it becomes the set who are
running Bittenbanner, Merrill & Co. in the
interests of the ferry monopoly, to impugn
the motives, the patriotism, or the benevo-
lence of the democracy of Rock Island At
tacks of that sort recoil on their authors.
A
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

Did they give a cheerful support to the widows
and orphans, made such by the enemies OF free
dom and good governmental Union.
We should say they did. Mr.. Eggleston
contributed more for that purpose than any
man on the ferry ticket. Maj Connolly was
at the front, facing the enemies Of the coun-
try. Mr.. Shearer is we'll known to have con-
tributed very much beyond his proportion,
according to his means. The soldiers fami-
lies know this. Mr.. Fries wholly supported
more than one soldiers family during the
war. Mr.. Lloyd and Mr.. Wagner were lib.
eral contributors to the same object. Mes
sers kimban and Stoddard devoted years Of
time and contributed their funds to the same
object. And when the republican board o
supervisors tried to sneak out of contributing
to the relief of the soldiers families, the
democrats forced them to take the bacl
track and redeem the pledges made to thos'
who enlisted in the army. The democratic
record is all right on the contribution ques
tion-much better than those who pledges
"their bottom dollar" but never gave it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01


Where was Judge Drury and his democratic
friends who so loudly applauded his speech on
Monday night, when the rebellion was spreading
desolation and woe throughout the land p Union.
Some of them were travelling through
this and the adjoining counties, helping raise
recruits for the war; while others, like Mai.
Connolly, Col. Williams, Capt. Blackburn,
and hundreds more, rank and file. were fac
ing the bullets of the enemies of their coun-
try, and crushing out the rebellion.
Where were Messrs. Bittenbanner, Par
menter, Halves, Merrill, and Annewalt then
Safely at home, holding Office, or making
money out of the war.
The democrats of this city and county,
and of the whole country, did their full share
in sustaining the government. Every dem
ocratic speaker in this county was on the
stump, for the war, and their services and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

Old DR.. A. was qsack, and a very
ignorant one. On one occasion he was
called by mistake to attend a council of ply
sicians in critical case. After considera-
BILE discussion, the opinion was expressed by
one that the patient was convalescent When
it came DIR. As turn to speak: ''Con-
vaescentr' said he, "why that's nothing Sc
rious; have cured convalescence in twenty
four hours"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

A private letter received from leading
baptist clergyman of the SOUTH dated at
Richmond, Va, to friend in Albany, says :
1T is sad to think how passion does per
vert the Judgments, even of good men. |
have an opportunity of noticing the letters
written from the south to the religious press
at the north, mostly from anonymous authors
There are evils at the south, and evils that
good men deplore, but verify believe that
nine-tenths of the stories of southern cruelty
to freedmen are false or grossly exaggerated
l know of no cruelty Or injustice practiced
on them in this region, but there is a pre-
valent desire to treat them kindly, and te
make the best of the embarrassing condition
in which we have all been placed"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

The Mississippi submerged tubular bridge
act is now law, by approval ofthe president.
1t authorizes company organized under
the laws of Missouri to construct and operate
submerged iron tubular bridge at St. Louis,
below the bed of the channel of the Missssip-
pi: said bridge to be post route, and open
70 the United States for all purposes at ordi.
nary rate and to give no exclusive right to
any railroad, but to be equally open to all, at
charges not higher than those now made by
the ferry company.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
FOR SALE.

TX GOOD BUILDING LOTS, IN GEO. L.
i - Davenport's addition to the city of Rock
Island. Price frcm S200 to $3.50.
7 Ten Acre Out Lots, situated on the Camden
road, half mile from the city of Rock Island.
well situated for gardening and residences.
Terms half cash and balance on time
20 Acres known as the Cushing Tract, situated
on the Camden road, two miles from the city of
Rock Island, and is beautifully situated for resi-
denees, Gardening, Fruit raising-has a rood
spring, DC, and is about half mile from the
"Rock River Water Power" Price per acre,
$40, half cash and the balance on time. = .
Also number Of lots in Davenport, iowa City
and LeClaire, and Farming Lands In Iowa and
Nebraska Territory.
Apply to GEO. L. DAVENPORT,
moh27duf LAS ut Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

A republican said well when he said this
"At all events, whether in view of immediate
politics or permanent politics, we consider it
exceedingly bad for the country that a third
of its population should be precluded from
participation in public affairs until they care
nothing whatever for the free institutions of
America, or its political welfare
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
For Aldermen ;

A republican paper says 1.-THE course of
congress is misguided and they will have to
take the baek-track, particularly in their rob
bling schemes and plumber. Under the cry
Of impeaching the President, they cover mp
their robberies of the people"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

Mr.. Bittenban has resided in this city lit
tie over two years. He and his associates brought
here two hundred and fifty thousand dollars about
all of which has been invested in Rock Island
and vicinity Union.
1t is true that one of his associates brought
over 100000 herein 7-3O bonds which
are now on deposit at the First National
Bank, paying no taaes---not a cent to help
support the city, county, state or national
governments. How much did the other
members of the firm bring, and where is it
invested
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
Dissolution.

THE C0-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
J. existing between the undersigned, under the
firm name and style of Bamberger 4 Burgower, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr.. Burgower having purchased the entire in
terest of Mr.. Bamberger in the property and bus
mess of said firm will pay all its Indebtedness and
continue the business at the old stand On Illinois
street. All debts due and accruing to said nrm are
to be paid to him.
A. BAMBERGER.
H. BURGOWER.
Rock Island, Illinois, Jaa. 80, 1861 w1 tl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

All who have seen this girl agree that she
is not bad character but that she is I'M
fortunate, friendless, and alone, in a strange
country, and that the wrongs she has suffered
have driven her nearly or quite crazy. JUS
tice should be strongly tempered with mercy,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

The spectacle of martial law and military
commissions, during period of profound
peace, and among people who are totally
defenceless, and multitudes of them on the
verge of starvation, will shock not only the
sober second thought of the north, but will
be visited with the honest Indignation of all
christendom. -RicAmOnd paper.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
in her case.

The great political basis of all our prosper
ity is union; the great political danger that
menaces us is disunion. All else can be
borne if we can avoid this calamity; and if
this is fated to befal us, all other blessings
viii turn to dust and ashes in our grasp
E.oro{y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
Ererett.

The Richmond Enquirer says shat the
south is scene of lawlessness and crime,
such as to require military rule, is an enor-
nous falsehood, known to be so, and as pal
pably so as the complaint that the lamb mud
died the water which the wolf was drinking
h;phar mn
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

the services of their newspaper, were &C.
knowledged, at the time. The democrats,
in every township, did their whole duty
They sent their sons to the war-they went
themselves-they paid heavy taxes, contrib
uted to every charitable object, helped the
femilies of those who had gone to the front
land filed their quotas everywhere. Ere'y
democratic township an this county tt'ea us
full quota, aoithout draft. All the rePup'
lican townships did not do this-andesome
of them never filed their quota, even with
draft.
The democrats do not claim all the pa
tr;otism in the land-but they claim to have
done their share towards sustaining the gov
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE.

T OFFER MY FARM FGR SALE. 1T is
l. situated four miles south of Colona Station,
in Henry County, on the Chicago, Rock Island
Pacific Railroad, and consists of so acres, go of
which are under good improvement-the balance
being covered with healthy growth of young
timber. h .a-4 -
There is q good bearing orchard, never fail
ing well of good water, and good creek of run
ming water through the farm.
There are two coal banks on the place.
A good farm house "a feet square, good sta
BILE and other outbuildings.
For further particulars enquire of the propris-
tor on the premises. JOSEPH TURNER.
jsnI1dw2m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

SEvENTY ACRES of best unimproved land for
- $3.50 in Poweshiek county, Iowa; only miles
south Of Brooklyn on the Rock Island Pacific
Railroad.
Also, Is good building lots in Rock Island, some
a little south of the Court House and others near
Exchange street. Prices from $50 to S2oe, on
time or for cash.
Also, wet lots, from $35 to SO. map, with
prices annexed, may be seen at c. NJ Blythe's
Grocery Store, Market Square.
G. SAYRES.
Po,J leland Feb. 20-d2w
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
PRETTY Is THAT PRETTX
DOES.

BY ALICE CAREY.
The spider wears plain brown dress,
And she is steady spinner;
To see her, quiet as a mouse,
Going about her silver house,
You would never, never, never guess
The way she gets her dinner!
She looks as if no thought of i'll
In all her life had stirred her,
But while she moves with careful tread,
And while she spins her siiken thread,
She is planning, planning, planning still
The way TO do some murder.
My child, who reads this simple lay
With eyes down dropt and tender,
Remember the old prOverb says
That pretty is which pretty does,
And that worth does not go or stay
For poverty nor splendor.
IT'S not the house and not the dress
That makes the saint or sinner.
To see the spider sit and spin,
Shut with her webs of silver in,
You would never, never, never guess
The way she gets her dinner
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01
Energy Brick.

at the Energy Brick Yard, on the Bluff, back of
the Atlantic Brewery, and in any quantity.
Contracts made on liberal terms. Please give
me call 1HelF -rk WIN. ATKINSON.
Rock Island, Oct. ii, d5.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-03-01

The wonderful flexibility and great comfort and
pleasure to any Lady wearing the Duplex Elliptic
Skirt will be experienced particularly in all
crowded Assemblies, Operas, Carriages, Railroad
Cars. Church Pews, Arm Chairs, for Promenade
and House Dress, as the Skirt can be folded when
in to occupy a small place as easily and con
venientiy as a silk or muslin dress, invaluable
quality in crinoline, not found in any single
spring skirt.
A lady having enjoyed the pleasure. comfort,
and great convenience of wearing the Duplex Ell
lptic steel spring skirt for single day, will
never afterwards willingly dispense with their
use. For children, misses, and young ladies, they
superior TO all other..
They will not bend or break like the single
Prhg put VIII preserve Ines sr.gSs s sRi-ts viii
have been thrown aside useless The hoops
are covered with double and twisted thread, and
the bottom rods not only double springs, but
twice Cor double) covered, preventing them from
wearing ont when dragging down steps, stairs,
&c.
The Duplex Elliptic is great favorite with all
aides, and is universally recommended by the
Fashion Magazine as the standard skirt of the
fashionable world.
To enjoy the following inestimable advantages
in Crinoine, viz Superior quality. perfect manu-.
facture stylish shape and finish, iexibilty, dura-
bility, comfort and economy, enquire for J. W.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic, Double Spring
Skirt, and be sure you get the genuine article.
CAUTlON.-To guard against IMPOSITION
be particular to notice that skirts offered DU-
PLEX' have the red ink stamp, viz: ~. W.
Bradley's Duplex Elliptic Steel Springs" upon
the wastband-none others are genuine. Also
notice that every hoop viii admit pin being
passed through the centre, thus revealing the two
(or double) springs braided together therein,
which is the secret of their fexibllity and
strength, and combination not to be found in
any other skirt.
For sale in all stores where first class skirts are
sold throughout the United States and elsewhere.
Manufactured by the sole owners of the patent I,
VESTS, BRADLEY & CARY,
% Chambers & 79 4 81 Reade Sts., N. Y.
oct26d6m.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-06
a.S NOTICE
TO HOLDERS OF sTocKs BONDS AND COUPONS
sI OK THE STATE.

sEE NOTICE @%..N@5 s7.gBi
TO HOLDERS OF STOCKS. BONDS AND COUPONS
.& OK THE STATE. #
pY THE PRov1sIRs OF TIE ACTS OF sEPIEM-
- BER and December, 1885, providing for the funding
Of the State past due the holders Stocks Bonds or
Coupons receive either Bonds with Coupons
No sss
nor for fractional parts thereof; and Certificate Of
@ @ 'os
Coupons must pay the difference, there be any, be.
The following is the Indebtedness Of he stase reeed
In the aforementioned Acta to be funded, viz: I-
=. no= .4ueI ass g. December, 1852 ito grant
ay 1885, and q Stock issued under Act Of June, 1855
for rebuilding the city Of Charleston past due since
On Bonds under Act Of December, 1859. mentioned
on ad bSnds On ~ nnqsr @ AGs o. 1884, % an
issued by virtue of Act Of Decembe 1885, for the
@ner Se s @ snd the
for the erection OF the new State cspttol;" on stock
for II e As 81 @ St IS sns
Stock Issued by Act Of June, 1885, or rebuilding the
e IS pas snas s Of a
interest is to be calculate and on the three M per
The foregoing interest is to be calculated as due up to
tie LIST July 1887, at which time the new Bonds and
the principal Of Act 1885, already mentioned a.
past due since 1852 WIN besr interest nom the lst Janu
The small amount Of the Stock Of 1885, past due since
aS9 e sRssy @ pSa for X these e. Acts
TIE amounts called for by tho ones they now hud, upon
Persons desiring to tranater interest due thern by
order, must stats the face Of the ordcr the definite
amount thus sought to be tranescd a1ng thereto in
Orders detective these parHcula1a or drawn for the
transfer Of raing amounts Of interest," win net be
The atention Of Stockholders Is specially called to
following resolution passed at Che last session Of the
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-06
UNDER DECREE IN EQUITY.

Brooks us. Brooks, Ptscket, ct al
On TUESDAY, March 18th, at IL O'Clock will be sold at
the old Custom House. undar the ai.oction Of the
NL THAT LOT OF LAND, With the Buildings there
on situate on the east side Of Archdnle street. one door
south OF Market street. measuring in front Archdale
street 48 feet and In depth 210 feet Bound
ing east on land Of W Hopton south land formerly
Of John Bruce; north on land formerly Peter MAT
thews and Thomas Bennett and west Archdze street
ass.% Haa tt s5=1"T ALSO, 's erE'
ALL THAT LOT OF LAND in the rear Of the Lot
above described; measuring its northern and south
ern lines "a feet and the eastern and western lines
- feet Bounding to the north bands Of Robert Ad
ger; south on lands Of -; east on lands OF , and
west on Lot next above described. 7a Z. "---
ALL THAT OTHER LOT OF LAND known in the plan
Of Charleston by the numbers 1s1 1s8 fronting on
Friend street. and measuring said street 80 feet
inches, and in Gepth u feet inches Bounding north
on land Of Ann Sage; east en- Land formerly or John
Of Thomas Hutchinson, and west ON Friend street.
Terms-One-thrd cash; balance In ono and two years.
with interest payable serniannuall until the whole debt
be paid. secured by mortgage Of the prerisea The
buildings to be insured and the policy asaigned Pur>
chaser to pay for papers, ]. W. GRAY, i55t-.
February 16 I.I alw3tul Master in Equity.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-06
UNDER pECREE IN EQUITY.

n ~ UNDNtk. OE4CF6fIE IN Equity. .EI =
Hal us. Poyas.
On TUESDAY, 10Th March next at II O'Clock VIII be
sold at the Custom House. under the direction OF the
Master, ~ '-a
AL that LOT OF LAND, with the TWO-sTORY WOOD
EN- DWELLING and OUTBULDNGS thereon, sitnate
on the north side Of Wentworth street. measuring 2o feet
inches 'front.' by lis feet deep, less; bounded
north and east by lands OF hc- ard Yeadon south by
Wentworth street, and west by lands Of -.
-.|.-- 3l ALSO, 55.t.--.t.-g5
All that LOT OE LAND, with the TWO STORY
WOODEN DWELLING and BRICK OUTBUHDNGS
THEREON, situate the east side OF Mazyok street
measuring IS feet 'front.' by 11s feet Deep moro or less
bounded north and east by lands formerly Of estate
VIM L Kirkland. south on lands Of Wright and weet on
Mazyck street. a. :, s',sg9. n IT7.--l
Terms cash. J.W GRAY,
February IS 81 w3 tut Master In Equity