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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

The following curious statement, in re-
gard to ex-Secretary Stanton, appeared
prominently in the editorial columns of the
National Intellagencer of the 18th. 1t has
not been contradicted:
We charge, then, without the least fear Of
contradiction, that Mr.. Stanton was opposed,
upon constitutional grounds, to the same
tenure.ofoffice law which he has evoked as
shield to justify him in questioning the
right of the President to remove or suspend
him from Office. Mr.. Stanton's views upon
the subject were marked by so much re
search, luminousness in point of law and
fact, and by SO much zeal and earnestness Of
augmentation, that to him was assigned the
duty, amid the pressure of overwhelming
routine duty upon the President at the very
last hours of the session, Che having at the
same time other measures to veto, to reduce
them to that form of writing that in large
part constituted the substance of the ten
ure-of-office bill. We state the fact to ex.
pose the duplicity and hypocrisy of Mr.
Stanton, @sA ia r.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28
The American Central.

The telegram from the president of the
American Central to Col. Sweet, secretary
of the company, referred to last week, is as
follows
Arrangements made. Leave l4th OF
August. Advise Aledo, New Boston and
other friends" To which Col. Sweet adds
lyon may rest assured this is official, and
that everything is.closed up and work will
be commenced on the entire line of the
American Central Railway as soon as the
Judge returns. - WapeIto, Io,oa, Republican,
17M.
Gun neighbors of Toulen and Galva are
again in fine spirits on account Of the
prospect, now very good, Of having the
American Central Railway completed, They
have satisfactory assurances that the requisite
contracts have been closed for the iron and
money. Whether this work viii be finished
soon or not, we are confident the day is not
far of when our neighbors' hopes win be
realized and we rejoice with them at the
prospect.-Kewanee, III. Dial, Aug 17th.
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SHAKING I'M THE WIND.

The puritanal- Maine law-radical party of
Iowa is shaking in the wind at the certain
defeat which awaits them in Sect and many
other of their heretofore strong counties, and
the prospect of defeat in the state. Under
the imperons lead of King Hiram and the
puritanal Maine-law Gazette, the @Peoples'
Party" has been sneered at and abused, and
its prominent members lampooned and sland-
cred in every possible way. But now, when
the bigoted radicals see defeat staring them
in the face, they humble themselves in the
dust and beg members of the Peoples Party
to accept Office at their hands. Theyheld their
nominating convention, in Scott county, in
great haste, on the Goth, and hurried up the
following ticket For Senator, II. r. Claus
sen, of Davenport; for representatives, M.
J. Rohlfs, of Shridan township, g. Wash.
ington Parker, of Liberty, c. C. Apologize,
of LeClaire for sheriff, Gustav Schnitger,
of Davenport; for treasurer, T. K. Fluke, OF
Davenport; for county judge, Rufus Lin,
derman for surveyor, w. P. Campbell; fol-
coroner, ]. J. Tomson.
The Davenport Democrat contains a card
signed by Mr.. Rohlfs and Maj. Schnitger,
which snubs the Gazette-at-any-Price radi
Gals as follows: > ~-
The undersigned, being informed that the re-
publican county convention held ON the 26th
inst, nominated them fer the Offices of represent
alive and sheriff, respectively, feel in duty bound
to state that while they will be thankful for the
votes of their fellow-citizens, they are members
of the Peoples Party, and subject to the decision
of the Peoples Convention, and that we will con
slider ourselves a. candidates of this party only
M. ]. RoHLPs,
GUST. ScHNrrGER.
Here is pretty kettle of fish for the great
republican party to fry. And the prospect
is that there will be another one soon.
The radical ship is going to pieces and
the people are beginning to assert theil
rights
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

An immense bell, the largest in the Unit
Cd States, has just been received, at Notre
Dame, Indiana, for the great catholic church
there. An account says the roads were
lined with expeetant groups, on its arrival,
and the church BELLS rang out a merry peal
to welcome the approach of their big broth
er ; and, when the car halted at the temper
airy destination of the bell, all hands at the
college assembled to witness the sight. The
massive timbers to compose the temporary
framework from which it is to sound its first
notes are lying all around the church yard,
for the frame could not be erected until the
bell was put in position. 1t viii be raised
Immediately in front of the church door.
The bell is seven feet in height, and the
same in diameter. 1t weight, with the yoke,
is 1920 pounds. It's cost at DeMars, France,
where it was cast, was Sc, but the duty
$4,000 and expense of transportation have
added more than so per cent to the first
cost, and, as it stands now in the church yard
of Notre Dame University, it is worth at
least $4,000. In order to arrive at the
proper tone, the maker had to 60 much be.
yond the first estimate of cost. The amount
of subscription up to the present date is S.,
544.42. Names of subscribers are cast in
the bell, surrounded by wreaths of oak, tire
foil, and palm. The shape is very elegant
1t comes from the bell foundry of Bollie 4
Son, DsMars, France, as is made known
by opposite medallions on the margin, ONT
in French and the other in English.
The conservation of this bell by the bish
op Of Fort Wayne, Rt. Rev. D. Luers, to The
holy purpose for which it is designed, will bt
a magnificent ceremony. Its rich and pow
erful tones (great and double G) will b.
sounded then in public for the first time.
The catholic school for boys and for girls
at Nore Dame, is one of the best in tn
United States EEe#
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

General Ord, in late order, referred to
the intent of congress to establish a "better
government in the late rebel states, and
menaced officials with decapitation if they
by speeches or demonstrations opposed the
reconstruction acts which we're passed to
secure Aetter government" The Ar-
kansas Gazette, of the l4th, furnishes a
specimen of the "better government" which
these military gentlemen are establishing.
In Camden, on the 9Th inst, Captain Pierce,
in company with thirty men, all armed with
muskets and bsyonets, and followed by q
wagon, proceeded to the Office of the Con.
stitutiond Eagle, broke down the doors
and took possession of the Office.
They broke the framework Of the presses,
carried off all the cases and tumbled them
into the wagon, scattering the type along
the street. seized the entire edition of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28
Railroad Nesting At Galva.

There will be meeting of the directors
of the Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Di
visions of the American Central Railway, al
Galva, on the 10th dav of September. Gen
Schenck, Gov. Stone and other prominent
men will be here. The object of the meet.
ing is to perfect consolidation of these d.
visions of the American Central, and Pres.
,dent Thompson will be present, on return
from Europe.
de left London on the 14th of the presen,
month, and has accomplished his mission
with entire success. Too much credit can.
not be gwen President Thompson and those
cooperating with him, for the final success
with whacn Their efforts have been crowned
l-Galua, III. Union, Aug I'D.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

it, they would not let sKirkwood' in, but de-
clared the entries not filed, and let Mack
and Sleepy john trot.' -,
The writer says further: AThe people here
are not satisfied With the treatment Of .hirk.
wood, When Hack and Sleepy John'
came on tie track they were received by
Kisses snd. eroana and cries q take en- On,
bring out Kirkwood, &c. 1here wese g
least two Thousand persons ON the Ssair
grounds. They requested MeAiiister 70
style. amid the enthusiastic cheers of the
large assembly,"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

The New York Tribune and several 9TH
er radical newspapers have said that the
President, by the removal of Sheridan, would
appoint his {Johnson's) successor. Now let
US see how much of sincerity there was in
such announcements. The apostate has
been kicked out. Will you take him up,
Messrs Radicals? He woos your embraces.
Have you had enough of democratic apos-
tates, OR do you want another trial of them
them? Sheridan, and "Dirty Work. Lo'
gan, and Ben. Butler, and scores like them
are expeetant of radical favors.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

There has been considerable inquiry Of
late who this Judge Fisher is who tried John
Surratt, and behaved SO scandalously as to
be reproach and disgrace to the American
judiciary. 1t seems that before the war he
was small attorney in the state of Della
ware, and was elected to congress on the
know-nothing ticket. He was part of that
political scum which rose to the surface and
fourished under Lincoln's administration.
who imported him from Delaware to Wash
ington and put him in a responsible position
in the district Judiciary. 1t is melancholy
that, under the shadow of the capital Of the
nation. courts of Justice should be so dishon-
ored as they are by him and his associates
on the bench in Washington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

1t is expected that the rage for "recon-
structionn will induce President johnson to
reconstruct his cabinet, very soon, and call
about him men of high character and intelli
gence who win cooperate with him in his
views of public policy. He has already ire.
constructed" several of the military despot
isms'' in the south and still there is room
for more reforms. Let the good work &c
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28
The Kerosene Accident, at Berlin.

EDITOR OF THE ARGUS. Dear Sir-One
of those melancholy accidents having oc-
CURED in this village on Tuesday, the 10th
inst, from the improper use of kerosene, re-
sulting in the death of most inestimsble
young lady, Miss Sophia Anderson, and
thinking that, perhaps, a correct account of
this sad affair might be perused by your
many readers, with some interest, have
thoughts proper to report the facts of the
case, soliciting the publication of the same.
The deceased, with her sister, Matilda,
was employed at the Berlin House, and,
upon the day in question, at about 81 O'Clock
in the evening, the deceased was making
preparations for supper, while Matilda was
at work in the dining room. The fire In the
stove being very low the deceased, in a mo-
ment Of thoughtlessness, took a can of kero
sene and commenced pouring it into the
stove. The consequence was the stream ig-
nited and the can exploded, scattering Its
contents about one quartz all over her
clothes, enveloping her in flames. The poor
girl ran into the room where her sister was,
screaming for help; from thence into a sit
ting room, and thence out upon the street
After running five or six rods, across the
street, she sank down exhausted.
The flames were soon extinguished and
bESs lIa0Stli anu hhoicy ~ciC
who did all in their power to alleviate the
sufferings of the poor girl, until death came
| to her relief, on the 2lst, at 20 minutes aftel
O'Clock in the morning, she having lived
| nearly II hours.
The deceased was a native of Sweden, hel
parents removing 20 this country when she
| was but a child. She was possessed of more
than ordinary intelligence, was industrious
kind, and of very amiable disposition. She
had great presence of mind, she being the
first to think of the danger the house was il
of being burned.
She bore her sufferings patiently, retained
her reason, and conversed freely, and hope
| fully, with friends, until two hours before sh'
| died She leaves widowed mother, three
| sisters, and a brother.
| Her funeral discourse was delivered, il
the Swedish language, by the Rev. ]. Swan
! son (Lutherian) of Andover, assisted b.
Rev. A. Andriem, (Lutherian) of Berlin, il
| English, and was attended by large con
course of people of all nationaGties.
This excellent young lady was cut dowr
! in the bloom of youth, loved by all VIII
knew her, aged II years, 8 months and l.
| days. a. j. SMITH.
Berlin, Ills, August oath, 1867.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

1t was like "talking out loud in meeting
time" when Ha,pers Weekly, noswithstand-
ing its radicalism, declared the other day,
that the overburdened citizen, who bends
under his heavy load of taxes and tax-frauds,
which are year after year piled upon him,
will yet "rebel against tho load, and that
the party that has laid it on his shoulders
will itself be laid pretty low"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

Dan Sickles has found the end of his rope,
and has been snubbed up, as he deserved
He has been removed, and General Candy
appointed in his place. Sickles will now be
mustered out of his volunteer rank, which
will leave him colonel in the Veteran Re-
serves. The Chicago Jonanal, of last even
ing, says: General Sickles having disre.
garded the order of the United States su.
preme court, his removal is probably deserv.
cd ~
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

Speaking Of the nomination of Stanton for
PRESIDENT, the st. louis Republican. would
like to know whether, Gin case he is elected,
he would lay claim to the privilege Of sp-
pointing his own secretary of war; Should
he presume upon the exercise of such auth
ority, would his party sustain him? ?" a.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

From the Dave.port Gsrette

A Davenporter located at St. Paul. writes
us under date of the Oath inst, that 1the
trot that was to come off yesterday at Min
neapoEs, between Sam Kirkwcod,' Little
Mack and Sleepy john did not take place.
The Davenport horse scared the natives,
and the consequence was that every effort
was made to get his owner and driver to let
the Minneapolis horse win the race and give
sKrkwood' the money. All of which could
not be did. Because they could mos come
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

Col. Frank T Sherman, a gallant SOLDIER
in the late wsr, and son OF Ex-Mayor
Sherman, of Chicago, has been appointed
postmaster in Chicago, IN place OF Col. Gil
more, deceased - -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

The white Jnen had about &C, geo MAORI
ty, at the recent election in Kentucky, and
the negroe, had about 10000 majority in
Tennessee. Disfranchise white men and
enfranelise negroes, is the radical policy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

THE FAIRIES OUTDoNE.-The Princess, in
the Fairy Tale, dropped pearls from her
month which she opened it, but whoever uses
that talisman of science, Sozodont, will have
a mouthfal of pearls that will never DROP
out, darken, or decay.
aup27deod2t
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28
DR.. stantou's Record.

The radical politicians are developing
quite an astonishing amount of admiration
for the latesecretary of war and are devoting
themselves 70 the task Of instituting a COM
parison between him and some of the heroes
Of tie world, which ore not particularly com.
plnsntary TO the latter. To the enthusiastic
defenders of DIR. Stanton we commend the
following extract from a.letter of the CORE
spondent of the New York Tribune, dated
August 9Th, 1865, which appeared over the
signature of its author, Mr.. Browne. He
will be recolleeted as one of the Hibune's
correspondents who was captured and held
by the confederates in close confinement over
a year and a half, who characterizes the
action of the secretary of war rs q cold
blooded and needless sacrifice" We quote |:
"Mr. Richardson and myself spent nearly p
| week in the national capital after our escape,
| endeayoring to do all that was possible for the
release of the brave men in the hands of the en-
! envy, and every one we met told the same story,
that the secretary of WAT was the obstacle in the
| way of the resumption of the exchange.
Moreover, Gen. Butler, in his speech at Lowell,
Massachusetts, stated positively that he had been
L 0f0eT6u Dy ME GtAutOu 70 put koEWAI0 INC uo8Ao
question to complicate and prevent the exchange.
| Col, A. B. Streight, of Indianapolis, Indiana,
| fellow prisoner with in the Libby, told Mr.
Richardson, after return to freedom, that, IN
l an interview between the secretary and hamseH
/ the former declared to him the government could
not afford to exchange able-bodied men for skeie
tons. Other officers and civilians, whose names
cannot now remember, assured me that he had
used to them the same Language in effect; and
| there is no doubt whatever that that was his
| policy and determination until the olamors of thu
l people compelled him TO retire from his barbarou
position.
Every one is aware that, when the exchange
did take place, not the slightest alteration occur
] red in the question, and that our prisoners Nigh
| as well heve been released twelve or eighteen
months before as at the resumption of the cartel
| which would save to the republic at least twelv
| or fifteen thousand heroic lives. That they wer
| not saved is due alone to Mr.. Edwin NJ. Stanton
peculiar policy and logged obstinacy; and,
have remarked before, he is unquestienably tn
digger of the unnamed graves that crowd th
| vicinity of every southern prison with histori
| and never to- be forgotten horrors g. q
Coming from q radical source, this is one q
the best comments upon their political hert
and is strong circumstantial proof ofthe trut
ofthe statements made by Gen. Ould, in a lie
ter which we published some days sinc'
The people are finding out who is respor
sible for the horrors of the southern prison:
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Rock Island, Aug. 20, 1867.
NO r &c Il /.
pTIMPS |!

TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAS ON HAND, Al
i his New Agricultural Warehouse, near Kim
balYs wagon shop, q supply Of pumps. Any one
wanting pumps put in or repaired can getit done
BY calling ON him. ~.
Sewing Machines, Churns, Clothes wringera,
h, &C., for sals. 4 FL. UNDERWOOD.
spf3dH. - - 4st 1s5s2& 9tfa s@ = 2.s
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THO THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. KNAPP & SON
Physicisss md surseend, tormeriy Of New York
are trsstibg successfully I'll
TO THE AFFLICTED.

~~~>S6 SAoScSSA0Hy
0K2o1g1O D1SHAaAa.
Which embraces the best and most ap proved meth
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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, ali
Heart Diseases Of children, and
Seminal Weakness T. Sexual Disc aSeS
hich are carrying thousands to their graves, and
they treat successfully, a new method, all dis
eases of the Eye and Ear They have had more
extensive practice, and better in tho treat
ment of all
D1S2A8H8 or WOMEN.
Than any other Physicians in America. They
have cured women who have been confined to
their bed for years. They never fail to cure
1HHU1GATI1n6.
In all stages; no matter Of how long standing,
A2YR06A
go it never returns. They have a Sure Cure for
the distressing disease,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

IF John Jones can discharge an obliga-
ton for gold by the payment OF green
bscks,r why can't Uncle Sam do the same
fhing2 -.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

They cure all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs
CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success in the treatment OF
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swellings, or a red spot lose no time in hav-
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them from the horrors, suffering and death of m
oper cancer
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

. wEsrwAaD.-Grading on the G. X. l. b
P. Railroad commenced this morning on
Vine street, between, 18th and 9Th streets,
and the work will be pushed rapidly west.
ward. The road is now within six miles OF
Des MONIES, and viii be completed to this
city within ten days. We are glad to see
the westward movement, and hope to see it
across the state within very short time
Des Moincs Statesman, 24th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28
:. stantenia.
III stsn'snA
The New York World says:

The New York World says:
When sherman snubbed Stanton in the
presence of tho President when his army
was marching in review mp Pennsylvania
Avenue, he gave his view OF the status OF
the secretary of war by calling him nothing
but a ID clerk :" and he said if the
President, who was, BY the constitution,
commandments of the army, should or
der him to take musket and stand guard,
he would cheerfully obey the order; but that
if Stanton ordered him to do anything, he
would tell him to go to very hot place.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-28

Patients must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DIR. KNAPP & SON, Drawer 1891,
Chicago.
va Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in a letter, when they cannot see us.
DR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly the past seven years, be consulted at
the Rodman House, as follows:
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20 Reception Of Young Ladies!

80 Reception Of Young Ladies!
as boarders, alf-boarders and day scholars.I
The course of instruction will comprise all that
constitutes good English education, French,
German and Latin languages, Music on Piano
Organ, Harp and Guitar, Drawing, Painting in
Oil and Water Colors, Monochromatic and Pas
telle Painting, and Embroidery.
Particular attention paid to Plain Sewing,
without extra charge
Payments required quarterly, in advance
From this rule there will be no deviation.
Further information be obtained at the
Academy, situated on
Eighth Street, between Brady and Main,
DAVHNPoRE, IOWA
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To-Day's Advertiser is.
ROCK ISLAND TANNERY
DABCOCK & ANDREWS.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE,

THE subscriber offers for sale his house and
i lot, in the city of Rock Island. The prem
Uses offered for sale are in John W. Spencer's Sd
addition to the City of Rock Island, and CON-
sists of new house of four rooms, good cellar,
we'll and cistern, with all the necessary out build
ings, all new, with a large barn 1924 feet, all
in complete repair. The property will be sold
on reasonable terms, and an indisputable. title
given. Fer particulars enquire ofthe subscriber,
on the premises of A. WAGNER, ESQ, at his
Office, in the City of Rock Island.
SAMUEL SHANK,
aug1ldlml Adams St.. Rock Island.
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They are treating Catarrh on a new system which
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Their consultations for years have averaged
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Ess~ Remember they do not promise to cure all
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not tomorrow; hence the danger of delay.
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there are any Doubts Of Cure
or Relief
Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
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from FIVE to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with u.s. which includes medicines.
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