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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
EXTRA LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
The Governors Proclamation.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 24.-The follow
ing proclamation has been issued by the
governor:
believing that such an emergency has arisen,
since the adjnurnulent OF the regular session of
the 25th general assembly, as will justify me in
converting that body under the tenth section of
the fourth article of the constitution of the state,
now, therefore, by virtue of the authority confer
red upon the governor by the constitution of the
state, the members of the 18th general assembly
will convene in second session, on Tuesday, the
18th day of June, A.. D., 1857, at the capitol, in
the city of Springfield, for the purpose of consid-
ering and acting upon the following subjects of
legis ation:
lst. To provide by law for the taxation OF
shares in national and state banks and banking
associations In the state.
I'd. To provide for continuing the military state
agency of Washington city.
3D. To create an inferior court of criminal jur-
isdiction in the city of Springfield.
4th To legalze the action of the town of Au-
rora, Kane county, in relation to levying tax
and issuing bonds to secure the location of me
chine shops ut Aurora.
9Th. To provide for ievying special tax in
Henderson county for repairing roads and bridg-
9th. To amend an act entitled "An Act to re-
duce the several acts relating to the town of Hyde
Park in the county of Cook, into one act defn-
ing the limits of said town, and the powers and
duties of the officers thereof, approved March 9TH
A. d. 1857.
7th. To correct by amendment the acts incor-
porating the Wisconsin state line and Mississippi
the pekin, Bloomington and Champaign and
Danville and Vincennes railroad companies.
Sth. To provide, by appropriation, for the ne
cessary expenses of the session.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and caused the great seal of the state OF
Illinois to be afi xed. Done at Springfield, this
Gath day of May, A. d. 1867.
fSigned) X. j. OdLESBY.
By the Governor.
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sphere of his duties.
He was again rejected by the Senate on the 9th
of April having been renominated on the proceed
ing day.
Colonel Hunter Brooke was nominated to fill
the Office on the 18th Of April.
Colonel Brooke enlisted as private soldier in
April, 1851, and by hin bravery in the battles of
Mil Springs, Shibh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga,
missionary Ridge, the first and second Nashville
campaigns, and other important engagements,
was promoted SUCCESSFULLY through the various
grades to lieutenant colonel with which rank he
served during the years 1855 and 1866 as Provost
Marshal General and Judge Advocate General of
the Department of Alabama, and was mustered out
in September of the latter year, after an honora-
BILE and continuous service of over five years.
Colonel Brooke was rejected by the Senate on
the day succeeding his nomination.
Circieville, Ohio.
Col. Harley H. Sage was nominated to the
Senate as postmaster at this place on the I'd, Of
March, 1851 and was ON the same day rejected.
Col. Sage entered the military service as a pri-
vate in Co. B, 18th Ohio volunteer infantry, in
April, 1861, and commissioned second
lieutenant the succeeding 29th of May, serving
| with his regiment until the 9th of September
1861, when he was compelled by private business
at home to retire from the army. This transacted
he again entered the ranks on the Sth of October
1861, from which he was promoted to a captaincy
| on the Goth of December of the same year. Fol-
| bravery at the battle of Corinth he was the
4th of October, 1882, promoted to the majority Of
his regiment, in which capacity he served unit
| May, 1863, when by death in his family he was
| again constrained to resign his commission. Or
the call for one hundred days men, he again tool
| the field at the head of the 155th Ohio Nationa
Guard. Upon his muster out at the expiration
1 of this regiments term of enlistment, he wa.
appointed colonel of the roth Ohio infantry with
| which he continued until the close of the war
His connection with the army met with the entire
| appreciation of his superior officers.
I ITO be continued
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
A Candidate for judge

We announce, by authority, in to-day's pa
per, the name of Geo. W. Peasants, ESQ.,,
as candidate for the Office of Judge in the
Sixth Judicial District, gentleman well
and favorably known to the bar and the peo-
pie of the two counties forming this district.
Without being positively informed that such
is the case, We have good reasons for believ.
ing that this action on the part of Mr.. Pleas
ants Is due directly to the course which has
been pursued by the Henry County Central
Committee course to which the Central
Committee and the people of Rock Island
take exceptions, as being unfair and dis
courteous towards them, and one to which
they could not submit consistently with their
self-respect. Without consultation. or an in
vitation from the Henry County committee
to the Rock Island committee to meet and
arrange for district convention. and the
basis of representation thereto, or any act
on their part that seemed to indicate that CO.
operation on the part of Rock Island was
desirable, our committee meet, decide upon
the time and place of holding the conyen-
ton, arrange the basis of representation, and
then simply notify the Rock Island commit
tee of what has been done. To these pro-
ceedings Rock Island very naturally takes
exceptions. 1t believes it so fagrantly I'M
just that its Central Committee, after due de.
Liberation, as we are informed by the Union,
decline to join with Henry County in a Dis.
trict Convention, and the result is. Mr.
Peasants is a candidate for the Office. This
is precisely what we anticipated, and what
our committee might have known would be
the npshot of their seemingly selfish and
discourteous proceedings in reference to the
convention.
1t is TO be regretted that our folks have
acted so unwisely as not to consult our sister
county in so important matter, for we fear
it may end in the defeat of Henry county
man.-Geneseo Republic.
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George W. Peasants.

We today present the name of this gentle
man to our readers as candidate for Judge
of this (6th) Judicial Circuit. At the solic-
itation of the leading members of the bar,
both of this and Henry County, as we'll as of
the citizens generally, he has consented to
serve them in this capacity. Mr.. Peasants
is too well known in this county as sound
lawyer, and close reasoner, and as a man
of impartial Judgement to need any COM
mendation from US. That he is the best
man for the position, in the district, is ad-
mitted. He viii receive the unanimous vote
of this county, and, Notwithstanding the par
tisan attempt on the part of the Central Com
mittee of Henry County, in calling Judi
cial Convention (which they had no more
right to do than they had to call town
meeting for Moline) the majority of the votes
of that county also. This is an Office which
should be filled by the best man who will
accept it, regardless of the location in the
circuit at which he may, for the time being,
happen to reside.-Moline Republican.
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Geo. W. Peasants.

The Rock Island Bar sometime since,
brought the name of Mr.. Peasants before
the public, as candidate for Circuit Judge.
Subsequently, we believe, there has been a
general concurrence Of the people of Rock
Island County with the movement and a
large portion of Henry County are favorable
to his election. This has not been party
movement-but movement of the people,
in favor of man who has no superior in
either County for the position named. Mr..
peasants is well known in this County,-is
a conservative republican, a lawyer of fine
abilities, and who will discharge the duties
of Judge, if elected, with credit to himself
and the district.
The people have now an opportunity of
expressing disapprobation of partizan cand-
idates for Judicial stations, by voting for
Mr.. Peasants, and at the same time support
a man who is every way worthy of their con-
fidence and sufrages.-KeWanee Advertiser.
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Elkton, Maryland.

On the 9Th April, 1867, Andrew Biddle was
nominated by the President as postmaster and
was rejected by the senate on the 9Th of the same
month.
Mr. Biddle's career in the army, as soldier,
was highly honorable one; and he possesses all
the traits of character necessary for the faithful
discharge of the duties of the Office.
Kena'cha Court House Kenascha County,
~ Vest pirginia.
William Gramm, nominated as postmaster on
the Sth March, 1867, and rejected by the senate
on the 18th March, 1867
Nh Gramm rose from tie rank of second lieut.
enantto major of his regiment, the 9TH West Vir
ginia cavalry. He was prisoner of war for
nearly year, and for eight months of that time
at hard labor in the Richmond penitentiary as a
hostage for guerrilla captain.
Clarksba1yh, Harrison County, Vest Tir-
gimia.
William L. Hursey, nominated as postmaster
on the Sth of March, 1867, and rejected by the
Senate on the 2sth March, 1867.
MIR. Hursey was o lieutenant in the West Vir-
ginia volunteers.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
William n. II. Taylor was nominated to the
Senate on the I'd day of March, 1857, and rejected
on the same day by that body.
oyioi, at nIs own expense, raised the
5th ONO cavalry, and served CALAMITY at its head
for two years, at the expiration of which time he
was compelled by ill health to relinquish the
military service
Colonel Taylor, was renominated for this posi-
ton on the 18th Of April, and again rejected by
thh Senate on the following day.
Colonel Adolphus E. Jones was nominated ON
The 18th OF March, and rejected by the Senate on
The goth of the same month
Colonel Jones served as provost marshal of the
First and acting provost marshal of the Second,
Third, and Fourth Ohio Districts, with the ap-
,robation of the War Department, and to the
atisfaction of the people residing within the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25

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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
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st. Louis and st. Paul !!
Rock Island, davenport, Dubuque,
30 Win0na,

AND ALL INTERMEDIATE POINTS.
The Company will run to St. Paul the following
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DUBUQUE, Capt. J. w. Parker.
HAWKEYE STATE, Capt. Jones Worden.
MINNESOTA, Capt. Thos. B. Hill.
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DAVENPORT, Capt. Z. V. Volcombe.
MUSCATINE, Capt. j. W. jerks.
BURLINGTON, Capt. M. Green.
CANADA, Capt, b. A. Conger.
PEMBINA, Capt. -
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All the ohnve boats are manned by careful and
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greater part of which are adapted to carry grain
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E- The company return thanks to the public
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R.M. PRETTYMAN, Agent, Davenport
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
The Boseobel lWis.1 Appeal repo,

The Boseobel Wis., appeal reports an
outrage ON a girl of unblemished character
by quack doctor, named Woodward, who
has been prescribing for her for fits. The
old villain, a man of nearly fifty, called one
evening, during the absence of the girls fa-
ther, and sending her younger brother away,
under the pretence of getting some medi-
cine, he accomplished his purpose by force,
and stole away. He has been arrested.
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FOR SALE.

MIR. P. DOsTAL OFFERS HIS BUSINESS
Nl place for sale at a bargain. It is one Of
the best business locations in the city; is on Hi
nois street, between Eagle and Washington SITS.
has front of 80 feet by $50 feet deep, to an al
ley. The buildings are in good order and would
now rent for $500 per year. Apply to sisr S
.-5 sb A. r. CUTTER,
may15dtf. Real Estate Agent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25

The Albany Ereniny journal thinks Judge
Kelley's refusal to speak a second time in
Mobile, though urged by the mayor, and
promised military protection by the post
commandant did not eemport very well with
his valorous declaration to the mob that he
should say what he had come to say and
that if interfered with, he had "the whole
United States army at his back
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25

The New York City Union League club
discussed and finally rejected resolutions
censuring Horace Greeley for having become
one of JEFF. Davis's bondsmen, but subse-
quently passed resolution condemning the
act of the court in admitting Jeff.f Davis to
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.


New York, May 25.-The N. Y. Herald's
special says:
Judge Kelley 1nived at Charlotte, North Car
dlins, Thursday and was very cordially received
by the mayor and several ex-confederate officers.
He addressed large meeting last evening which
was composed mostly of whites, frequently ap-
plauded. While in Charlotte he received invita-
tions to visit Concord, Salisbury, Greenville and
Danville and left for the latter place last night
NEW ORLEANS, May 24.-The following plat
form was adopted by the republican party in this
state:
That rebuilding of the leyees is a proper OBJ
ject for national aid, and demanding abolition Of
cotton tax and that sugar interest be protected
and fostered. 8
SAsFRAscIsco, May 25.-Boies City telegram
says: - ~ ~ --- q. =---. s-.
Idaho City destroyed by fire on May 18th,
all Main street burned from Bear run TO Mann's
Creek including the Office of Wells, Frago & Co.,
of New York. &
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
Eiremen's Ball.
TO THE AFFLICTED.

DR. FISK, OF. FISK'S INFIRMARY, New
IL Albany, Indiana) viii spend the summer in
Rock Island and Davenport. Having for more
than twenty years devoted special attention to
diseases of the Eye and Ear, Throat, Lungs vnd
Chest, in private practice, and in American and
European Hospitals and Colleges, the DR.. hopes
to merit a share of public patronage.
REFERENCEs-Mr. w. D. Clark, Davenport;
Mr.. P. Bogue, Rock Island.
DR.. Fisk will take pleasure in referring those
who may call on him to cases restored from entire
Blindness, Deafness and various Chronic Diseases,
in all the western states.
Office in Rock Island, at the Rock Island
House, Office, Davenport, Vieles Block, north
west corner-room, I'd floor. may2ldtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-25
H. C. CONNELLY,

A TTORNEY AT Law AND NOTARY PuB-
II lie, Rock Island, Ill. Soldiers Bounties OBJ
aimed Promptly. 6fioe over the Post Office.
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Hyde Park, Pennsylvania.
baltimore, MARYLAND.

VIM. II. Purnell was nominated by the Presi-
dent as postmaster on February 14th, and was
rejected by the Senate May Oath, 1866.
The services rendered to the Government by
Col. Purnell during the war were of most i'm
portant character. He raised for the field soon
after the first battle of Bull Run what was known
asthe "Purnel Legion, a regiment twelve hundred
strong, and commanded it for six months Nor
were his labors at home less laborious. He was
perhaps the earllst public advocate of emancipa-
ton IN Maryland, and was chairman of the first
free State convention held in that State Few
men anywhere exerted themselves more zealously
for the maintenance of the Union during the
war, and the weight of his high personal char &C.
ter contributed materially towards the successful
efforts of the Union party in the State of Mary
land.
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NOTICE..

IN ACCOUNT OF MY Loss BY 7 HE FIRE
az Gamden, hereby cah on all no II IRE in
my way iAueoseo 70 me, 10 make payD lent \ on
before June lst or win be compelled to pr oceed
against them according to law. ssa
: WILLIAM II. VAN LANDS. cHOd )T.
msy7dwIm.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

William B. Sipes nominated by the Presi-
dent for postmaster the Sth March; 1867, and
rejected by the senate on the 18th March, 1857.
The unanimity with which Gen. Sipes was
urged by his former associates of the It'll Pennsyl-
vania volunteer cavalry, which regiment he
comm anded during the war, for the position for
which he applied, is an evidence of his gallant
military record. Besides, numerous influential
citizens of Philadelphia bore testimony, in the
most fattering manner, to his varied fitness for
the office,
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MIR. STEPHEN ]. STADER

Wishes to inform his friends and the public gen
srally that in consequence of his rapidly increas
ing oumber of Patrons, he has secured the ser'r
oes Of first class barber, Mr.. Delor recently from
London, England, and he is now prepared to "ai'
upon all at short notice.
Mr. Delor will also wait upon the ladies. and
manufacture curls, and all kinds OF iar.ies' and
gents hair dress, for which he has arst class re-
commendations. spr26dln.
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ed by the senate on the Same day.
Colonel Craven served in the army with dis
tinction, and was honorably discharged. His
standing in the community was of the most salts
factory character, and such as to insure the dis.
charge of the duties Of the position in the most
efficient manner. 80
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Plumey. PENNSYLVANIA.

On the 18th April, 1867, Robert Taggart was
nominated as postmaster by the President, and
rejected by the senate on the same day.
The universal esteem in which Major Taggart
was held, both at home and in the army, found a
fit elimination in the Recommendation that he
should be appointed to this Office. A captain in
rank during his term of service, he was subse-
quentay breyetted major for gallant and meritor-
ious conduct ON the battlefield.
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Walliamsport. PENNSYLVANIA.
Iomaqlld, Pennsulrania.

John Shelly was nominated postmaster by
tim President on the 23d July, 1885, and rejected
by the senate on the eth of the same month.
Captain Shelly served in the army with great
credit to himself, and the eagerness manifested
by large number of his friends to procure for
him the appointment of postmaster was but
suitable recognition of his valuable services in
the field, and the useful qualities exhibited by
him at home. ..-...... ...
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on the premises, where suit of clothes can al
ways be made ON the shortest notice, in the best
style, and, like everything else at this establish
meut, at the lowest rates. The Tailoring Estab-
lishmenti is in charge of Michael Lieberknecht, an
old and Experienced cutter md fnisher, who has
carried on business in this city for nearly II years.
If you want nice broad cloths, cassimeres, fan-
nels, tweeds yarns blankets or any kind Of WOODEN
goods, honestly made, and at very low prices, call
at the
ROCK ISLAND WOOLEN MILLS.
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Elizabeth P. Humphreys, nominated Is post
master by the President on the 18th February,
1857
Mrs. Humphreys was lady of deserving char
aeter, and with large family dependent upon
her for support, her husband having been killed
by railroad accident. Her petition for the of
fee was numerously endorsed by the citizens of
Coatesvlle, and one of her sons served with cred
it in the army for two years.
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