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A n. sEELYEs COTTON 9INNERr
n and COTTON PIOKERv, St Thomas aud -
James Streets In the immediate vicinity ofthe folows
Presses: Mississippi Louisiana, Fire Preof Alabama sh
rers, Planters Tyler, F-ctors Commercial f.icen Or
leans, Merchants Vieksburg and Penn. Having
Carver Cotton Gins Of eighty sach the latest IN
proved be prepared te haul gin and pick Cotton rom su
Bex a. Pres Current onscs. las sravssr street.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
BAILEY DAVENPORT.

The monopoly cliques are in q towering
passion because Mr.. Davenport is candi-
date for alderman, and they will spend more
money and use more exertion to defeat him
than all the balance of the democratic ticket.
Their organ, this morning, says he is
"a man who would see the city rot to pieces
rather than expend dollar for the public good !:
VINO Is VIGOROUSLY hostile to every public i'm
PfoVement; who has done the city more injury
tnan any other man in it, by refusing to improve
ms iots himself and refusing to sell them to others
who would have done so'
There is not one word of truth in the
above statement, and those who arc nos,ed
in the matter know that the very reverse Is
true. The real secret of the opposition te
Mr.. Davenport lies in the fact that speculat.
ors, sharks and swindlers can't use him, and
can't cheat him out of his property and get i
for speculative purposes. He is the owne,
OF good deal of real estate--and is and al
ways has been anxious to sell any of it T.
parties who will improve it. But he dom
choose to put it into the hands of spectators
very probably thinking, as any good busi
ness man would, that he is as well entitIe,
to the rise on it as they. For mauy wear
past he has advertised his lands and lots fl
sale. and has used every private exertion i
find persons who would buy them and inn
prove them. He made public offer Of
gift of several acres lin an excellent location
Tor . WOODEN factory, and the stone to bull,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

The Union soldier, Sergeant Bates, who
was to walk with the Stars Stripes in his
hand, through the southern states, has, so
far, received no harm from the bloody "reb
els against whom the radicals daily warn
the country. In the capital of Alabama,
where the constitution was framed which the
radicals have so recently rejected, he was
met and enthusiastically welcomed By pro
cession of three thousand people, who went
forth to hail the flag under which they would
still live in peace. The demonstration am
ounted to an ovation and all the marshals
of the popular pageant and the speakers on
the interesting occasion were once confeder-
ate officers The same scene was enacted at
Selma. The same enthusiasm for the old
flag was displayed. and the same hearty
goodwill toward the government was ex-
pressed. Not only was the pedestrian fed
and lodged with all hospitality and honor,
but the democratic club of the city called a
meeting to welcome him. Elk Gov. Moore,
Senator elect Parsons, late provisional gov
SiAoi anu AlOus LAICAauQGA W uftc duuIcSScN
the large audience. They said that, if ever
the flag were insuted or trampled upon, the
south would be the first to defend it; they
welcomed it as the emblem of our common
ton, whose glorious future was only limited
by the bounds Of the continent. They de-
MED the intention of depriving the negro OF
a single right that the white man claimed
under the law, and deprecated the misunder
standing under which the north labored and
the false position in which they were placed
by wandering politicians. This reception
and this honest and honorable expression of
friendly sentiment, was made in the very
state which is now receiving radical curses
for its failure to adopt the convention consti
tuition. What commentary are these pro-
ceedings upon the malsyolent violence Of
partisans at the north The people of the
south are friends, and anxious to be received
as such. Shall we always strike away the
hand proffered in amity?
How much longer are the two sections tc
be kept apart, and the peace and growth o
the country to be deferred, by the senseles.
cry of "rebel" from partisan journals agains
people who desire nothing in the world be
fore a restored Union under the constitution.
A plain fact like this one which single
unarmed soldier of the Union has brought
prominently forward, should silence the an
cry epithets with which northern radical.
expect to go through the coming canvass in
triumph. The country requires only cleal
evidence of the willingness of the southern
people to return to their place in the Union
and here it is. Can score of test.oath
furnish more ?
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
LETTER OF GENERAL SHERMAN TO THE
PRESIDENT.

In connection with the recent imbroghoin
which the President, General Grant. and
General Sherman were parties, we publish
the following letter from General Sherman
to the President, which speaks for itself If
Stanton had followed their advice, the coun-
try would have been saved much trouble
and expense
WASHINGTON, Saturday, Jan. Is, 1868.
| neglected this morning to say that had
agreed to go down to Annapolis to spend
Sunday with Admiral Porter. General
Grant also has to leave for Richmond on
Monday, at 6 A. NJ. At conversation with
the General, after our interview wherein
offered to go with him on Monday morning
to Mr.. Stanton, and to say it was our joint
opinion he should resign, it was found i'm
possible, by reason of his going to Rich
mond and nv going to Annapolis. The
General proposed this course. He will call
upon you tomorrow, and offer to go to Mr..
Stanton, to say, for the good of the service
and Of the country, he ought to resign.
This on Sunday. On Monday win again
call on you, and, if you think it necessary,
| viii do the same-cal on MIR. Stanton,
and tell him to resign. IF he will not, then
it will be time to contrive Interior measures.
In the meantime, it so happens that no ne
cessity exists for precipitating matters.
Yours truly,
". T. SHERMAN, 1t. Gen.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

d. f.c,ory. He also offered Mr.. Frysinger
a nresent of two acres in good location on
the river bank, for distillery, and Mr.. Fry
singer has often commended the liberality
of Mr.. Davenport for the offer; and the
chief reason he built in Camden was 70 st
an advantage in the corn market Mr.. DA-
venpor. ID aud always has been ready y
give his land forsny public purpose, and to
sell any of it at reasonable figures 10 any
person who, he thought intended to improve
it, knowing very well that such Improvements
would increase the value of what he should
have left. He is a liberal and generous
man, both publicly and privately. No pub
lie charity or public enterprise ever failed to
receive his, aid; and his private charities
are equaled by few, if any, in this city. He
is a quiet, good citizen, abuses no one, at
tends to his own business, and does his part
in public improvements and private enter
prizes. His able and prudent management
of city affairs for the six years that he was
Mayor, saved the people thousands of dol
lars. He was called to the charge of city
matters when the finances were at low
ebb, city orders hawked about town at a dis
count, and the city debt in an unsettled con
dition. He soon brought city orders to PAL
and cash,and by economy and prudent man
agement, placed the city finances in much
improved condition. Nearly all the filling
of streets in town was from earth given b.
him. The filing of Exchange street ant
the Matchmaking of the road to the city lint
was from earth and rock given by him.
and the holes madein his property out ther'
were q serious pecuniary injury to him, 10
which he neither asked or received any com
pensation. Tt was during his administration
that the four bridges over Rock River an,
the sloughs were rebuilt, and done withou
an increase of taxation. 1t was through
his efforts that the Island Bridge was bull
"a project which brought thousands of dol
lars to the business of this city. His course
first as Alderman from the Third ward, an,
then six years in succession as Mayor wa
consistent and prudent, always looking t
the interests of the people and the city ger
orally His return to the city council woul
be greatly for the public good, and if tn
people of the Second ward are awake to tn
interests of their ward and the city genera
| ", they will see to it that his election
made certain. GEL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
From tho Illinois State Register.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Senator Yates Speech.
M r. G LILO M.
Private Property Not Respected
by Rebels.
A WHITE FL AG.
The Force Frsm this City.
Mr.. eEWARD'S DISPATCH.
The Formation Of the Line of Battle.
A WHITE f AG.
The Force From this CITY.
MR.. sEWARD's DISPATCH.
The Formation of the Line of Battle

Especial Dispatches to the State Register.l
WASHINGTON, Feb, %, $40 A. M.-Mr.
Stanton Is still in possession of the war of
flee. A beef steak and onions was sent in
for his supper.
FEBRUARY, p, 3.45 A. MIR. Stanton
complains bitterly of the lack of convenience
in the war office.
A squadron of cavalry has been dispatch
ed to Grants quarters for the soup toureen.
FEBRUARY, %, 4 A. M.-The toureen has
arrived, and been sent into the building.
4.l0 A None room in the war Office is
found to be locked. Mr.. Stanton is endeav.
uring to force passage.
4.l5, A. M.-A message sent by a signal
officer on the roof of the building, says
"Send in copy of the Illinois State Journal
at once"
40, A. Mt is discovered that no copy
OF the Journal is in the city, and that the
editor has snrreptitiously departed.
Az, A. MFRS. Cobb, or any members
of her family, are anxiously inquired for
A section OF artillery has unlimbered IN front
ofthe quarters of Congressman Cullum. A
white flag waves from the windows.
AIS, A. Mr.. Stanton is easier. and is
again in marching condition.
General John A. Logan has decided to
call a portion of his forces from Springfield
Illinois, and the following warriors have been
teiegraphed for: General John Cook, Gen.
eraL :. Z. Weber. General Thomas S.Math.
er, ueneral James Rea, General Mason BRAY.
man, colonel John M.Snyder, Colonel George
a. Harlow. Colonel Speed Butler, Colonel
VIM: Crowell, Major VI. FL. Bailhanche. Cant
Ike Reyes. 1p'
These troops are ordered to parade in
light marching order, with three DAYS ration,
tax paid. ''"A''
| 4.3O, A. M.-The white fac awnnc fror,
Cullom's quarters is discovered to ba his !. !,
weeks board bill. No name ia annena.d I'''
bis baggage has been removed. With Tho
conniyance of the rebels, as is supposad
/ 4,52, A. M.-Gen. Grant has been ssn. 80.
ne Is vlsibly affected by something he bas
been taking, and Gen. Sheridan is mnct
planned for the unfortunate fact. Grant "a
fuses to speak until Washburne is present.
4;4o A. n.-Senator, Yates made q few 70
MARKS 70 the troops exhortiug them to stand
! steady, and immediaaely on the eoaelusior
of bis speech made an issue Of whiskey.
4:45 a. Mn. Stanton declares be I'll
perform the duties of the Office at all haz
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

ards and has drawn six months pay ~ ao'
vance.
vail in front of WiliAsd's. A large supply
of r;ckled cabbage hes beside him. He adj
v;ses Stanton to neintaia his position.
5:O5 A.M.-Wilts Shaffer, Steve Hurlbut
and nm Church, are ia line of battle, in the
barroom of Wilard's. Bob Ingersoll ID
WITHIN supporting disfance.a 10 Forrest r..
fuses to muster. He says he has Joined the
temperance society for good. The terms Of
enlistment allow him TO take three drinks
per day.
$40 A. M.-Senator Yates declares he sees
"a flaming giant"
5:l5 Congressman Cnllom has just
rushed into the quarters of Uncle Thad.
He offers "the last man" Ia sick niger, and
the slast dollar" "a white chip
5:20A. NJ. "A dispatch has Just been re-
ceived from General John Pope. He says
his Headquarters are still in the saddle, and
that that he has this morning captured 28,
500 rebels, rs siege guns, lS batteries o.
field artillery, and killed . squaw. The
General has been offered the position o
Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald. A letter from President Lincoln
certifes to his ability for the position.
5:25 A. M.-Senator Yates began for
ward movement mp Pennsylvania Avenue
In imitation of General Banks Red Rive
campaign, his commissary stores were de
ployed to the front. The march was un
steady, and Yates fell back on his base.
$50 A. Mr.. Seward says the affai
| will be over in ninety days. He has sent
cable dispatch of five thousand six hundre'
and fifty words to each minister and consu
| in Europe.
| 5:45 A. A.--The excitement has been grea
| ly increased by the proposed removal of th
! souptoureen from the war office. Genera
Thomas says he has received q military Oh
der from the President, AMI is determined
carry it out. This indicates business.
| M-Gen. Grant will practice ne
maneuver in front of his quarters on Sunda
| morning. The cavalry will not be presen
as the movement is for the foot only.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
Celebrated Sewing Machines.

The undersigned has secured the agency
for the well known Grover 4 Baker Sewing
Machines and has constantly on hand and
for sale large assortment of the Elastic or
Grover & Baker Stitch, as well as the Lock
or Shuttle Stitch Machines. He would call
special attention TO their No l Manufactur.
ing Machine, which, for shoe making and
tailoring purposes, is far ahead Of any yet
gotten up.
Stamping, embroidering and sewing done
to order.
Machines for sale at factory prices.
A. J. SWANSON.
feb24dlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

me illustrate. Recollect always that the
value of all things depends upon their rela.
tive supply and demand. For instance. if
there are twice as many sums of ten cent?
seeking tosbe sold for coffee az there are
pounds Of coffee seeking to be sold for ten
cents, then the price Of coffee would be
twenty cents per pound. lion The contrary
there are twice as many pounda of coffee,
seeking 10 DO sold for ten cents, as there
we're sums of ten cents seeking to be sold
fos coffee, then the price of coffee will be
FIVE cents pound. This is what we cal
the natural price, or the relation between
supply and demand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

longer run their trains over the temporary
bridge at this point.
The weather Indicates an early break up
of the river.
LoSDos,a Feb. 6.--consols s3lal. Erie
441. Bonds 7l1as. Illinois SO.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 26.-Cotton dull decl;n.
ed. Uplands 81. Lard active advanced
zoo: Bacon advanced TO 4ls6d Bread,
stuffs unchanged. 80
| PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-Maj. Gen. Nc.
oa.i died yesterday at Westchester.
| r. MusoarISE, Iowa, Feb. 26.-Four inches
VI snow Is on the ground now and it is still
showing very hard.
CHlcaa9, Feb. ga lively snow storm
wisIISaros. Feb. 2s.-Judge Carter
asked II the counsel were ready to proceed
with the case OF uen. Thomas. Mr.. Riddle
introduces smr. Carpenter, Of WISCONSIN, as
associate counsel for Mr.. Stanton. NJ c.
pentes owing = TO liilnesA and the
importance of the case asked
objected on the ground of public interests
If Judge Carter was disposed to grant con.
tinuance, Mr.. Merrick asked that the case
be considered in the criminal court instea'
of chambers, but Judge Carter declined, o,
II
Mr.. Merrick said Gen. Thomas was her
and bis bail surrendered him into the Gus
tody Of the marshal Of the district. He wa
therefore a prisoner, and counsel asked 70
q writ of habeas corpus. Judge Carter de
clined to imprison Gen. Thomas, believing
he would appear tomorrow aud iniorme,
him he could go home.
" LONDON. Feb. 25.-Midnight-It is nov
thought that Mr.. Disraeli will resign his DC
sition as chancellor of the e1chequer, an
, thatthe Secretary will fll his place. No on
: has as yet named the probable successor {
the latter as secretary Of State for India.
Official dispatches from Gen. Napier say
that the envoy sent by him to Prince j,
| | seph was we'll received at Dublin, and tbs
{ he found two thousand mariners, with the
J chiefs, assembled at Adsala, by whom b
was honorably welcomed. y
: PARIS, Feb. Electromagnetic. Parke
. an American who took part in the distu
: bauce, at the Ogden Theatre, in the pc
formance of Victor Hugo's drama, "Vr
Bios, has been tried and sentenced to s.
days imprisonment and the payment of
!. small fine.
J. BERLIN, Feb. 25.-Eveniug - The ne
/ treaty which has been concluded betvee
5 the United States and the North German
!, Confederation, provides that natives of &c
e many must obtain license to emigrate, ar
such shall be registered, and that those wi
z have taken out their naturalization pape
l. and have resided five years in foreis
: country, shall be released from the obligatis
0 | Of military service in Germany.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
Aradicaltelegram from Washington to-da

Aradicaltelegram from Washington to-day,
says that there is no intention of attemp
ing to suspend the President during the i'm
conclusion. If they attempt to forcibly re-
move the President Of the United States
from office, they viii find Washington very
uncomfortable residence. There is plenty Of
evidence of that fact, all over the country, and
they will do well to heed it. The people demand
fair, impartial trial, according to the laws
of the land, and that they will insist on. II
violence comes it viii come by radical hands
in which case the people will sweep them
out of existence.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head

We welcome to our columns again our old
friend DR.. Humphreys and his Specific
homeopathic Remedies. We have known
the DR.. for many years, and known him as
a conscientious christian gentleman, aud an
accomplished physician. We have used his
Specifies ourselves and they are used exten.
sively among our friends, and are free to
say, that they are all that they claim TO be
invaluable Family Medicines. All who have
the pleasure of DIR. HIS acquaintance know
that he would offer nothing to the public un.
less il was fully up to the standard of recon
mendation.-BubaloC Christian 4drocaie.
feb 26dlm
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26

At the recent election guard of big ne.
groes beset the polls, stopped any black
voter, took his ballot from him and examin.
ed it, when, if radical, they allowed him to
deposit it, but if conservative tore 1t up and
drove him away. The Judges OF election
were all RADICALS, and electioneered with all
their might while receiving ballots The
belief is general that the tickets OF negroes
who voted for conservative candidates are
taken out at night aud radical ballots in
serted. A prominent citizen is ready tc
swear that he saw this done while the cleo
ton was going on.-Houston (Atd.) Tele
graph.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-02-26
Irishnen to BE- voted dova By Negroes.

The radical leaders openly boast that they
will have the southern niggers to offset and
vote down the Irish in this country. They
say niger is better than an Irishman.
They have already expended $3.50, eoo, 900
70 create great balance of power at the
south to control the next presidential cleo
tiou, and place the Irish people, as we'll q
the native Americans. under the control Of
the bondhoiders to pay them gold interes,
throughout all time. Remember these fel-
lows at the ballot box and vote them down
--Stafes and Union.