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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

WIN not this firm be able, teven though its
party organ has apparently broken out of
the harness) to control Rock Island, Moline
and Davenport, control its party leaders,
the men who hold Office and the men who
want Office; control the City Council, the
Board of Supervisors, and even the Board
Of Trade, and thus defeat great national
public improvement in order to keep up the
great revenues of its ferry monopoly a few
years longer. We shall see.
We agree with the Union that it is of the
''utmost importance" to have this great iron
bridge, giving free carriage way between
the twin-cities, built at once. 1t will vastly
benefit this whole region of country, on both
sides of the river and, to come down to mar.
row and merely selfish local motives, it will
make the entire county of Scott tributary to
the trade and business of Rock Island. We
shall hear one or two Rock Island traders,
satellites of Spencer, Robinson & Co. say,
"We don't want the bridge built because we
shall lose trade by it." The answer to that
is: We don't propose to fence up any par
ticular locality for the exclusive benefit Of
few traders. If they can't buy goods as
cheap and sell them as low as their neigh.
bors, let them quit the business, and give
way to men who can. The bridge is q great
national highway, public necessity, and de
manded by the great mass Of the people, er
erywhere, and neither Spencer l. Robiason's
ferry, or somebody's trading shop should be
permitted to stand in the way gifts cOnstruc
ton. Its erection, ana the carrying out o.
the excellent plans of Gen. Rodman, will dc
more to give Rock Island a start and attract
population and capital here, than all else ev
err done here, since the beginning of th'
| world.
OF course il is a matter of no sort of per
sonal or pecuniary interest to Gen. Rodman
He is public property. He belongs to tn
United States, goes where he is ordered, ant
executes orders given to him from Wash
ington.
But if the people of Rock Island, Daver
port and Moline shall be controlled by thes
interested monopolis.s of Rock Island, VIII
care more for their own pockets than tn
progress and good of the city," then indee
may all efforts for improvement be abandon
ed. We shall see whether Boards of Trade
City Councils, Boards of Trustees, and Mas
Meetings of the people of these towns wi
| succumb or not
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

That there are some radical senators who
are evidently disposed to deal fairly with the
President and cast their votes in accordance
with spirit of justice and equity, is striking
ly apparent in the bullying speech of Mana
ger Stevens. After discussing the Butte,
article, which be claimed was in itself suffi
cient to convict the respondent, Mr.. Steven.
clinches his argument thus.
Here are your votes, Senators, on the Tenure
of-Ofhce law and on its violation. Here are you
names on the record. Look at them They al
commit You and bind you to give judgement
against Andrew johnson. Mark and remember
Bolt, if you dare but be warned that if Won dc
bolt you viii be tortured On the gibbet of ever
lasting obloquy; that We will hunt you dow,
and nang you up to dry"
Under this presentation the trial is a mere
formality, an empty mockery, only resorted
to in order to meet the forms Of the consti
tuition, the senate having pronounced judge
ment against Andrew johnson before be wa
indicted by the house.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
From the Davenport Democrat.
Hnn't Train in That CamnsnY

In accordance with the desire expressed
in the following letter, We publish it entire.
We are confident that those to whom j, re-
fers will have no difficulty in understanding
Just what il means, and in seeing that their
purposes are fully set forth. Mr.. Winans is
a resident of Pleasant Valley, and well
known there rs sound, sterling democrat,
who has no hesitation in expressing his
honest convictions, as will be seen by his
letter:
PLEASANT VALLEY, April 18th, 1868.
EDS. DEMoCRAT:-My attention has just
been called to report, In your paper OF
the 10Th inst, OF soldiers and sailors
convention, in which a most unwsrranted
use of my name was made, in appointing me
as one of the delegates to the convention at
Desmoines on the 9th of May.
Now sirs, will you say to the petty fugle'
men of that convention who are trying to
sell out the soldiers to the radical party,
that whenever i want to go as delegate to
any convention that is to play second eddie
TO republican convention, will let them
know, and until they are so Informed / will
thank them not TO make use of my name
thinking they can use me for any such pur
pose.
The miserable subterfuge, and servile &C
ton of few commissaries and epauletted
soldiers, in thus attempting to draw soldiers
into this convention at Desmoines, which il
but an auxiliary of the republican party
and gotten up at the bidding of radical
"ring masters is deserving of the contemp
of all honest men. Say to the little puppet:
who are dancing for the amusement of the
black-and-tan fuglers, that l am in bettel
business than sneaking around looking fol
radical crumbs, and therefore ask them t.
select in my place some republican, as they
are by nature better fitted for the business.
Yours most respectfully,
JAMES WINASs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

Thurlow Weed acknowledges that repub.
icanism- is lettering. He says:-"Large
cities, like Chicago. Philadelphia, Boston
Cincinnati, San Francisco and Rochester
have been wrested from our grasp. Nor ii
this all. Entire states have faltered by The
way, and withdrawn their support from the
republican party. New York, instead o
being in the republican column, wsithes I'm
der fifty thousand democratic majority
Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut snd
New Jersey, so lately plucked from the bur
ming, have likewise relspsed.n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
pentant :!

Between the red-handed rebels, the Ku,
Kiux and the devil, the negroes have g hard
time of it. An unclean spirit in Alabama,
recently took possession of calico bed
spread and made the owner, who slept under
it, very sick. On Sunday the spread was
brought out and burned in the presence Of
several thousand free and independent vot-
ers, who refuse to go to work until a medi-
cine man comes and casts the evil spirit out
of two or three of them. They all voted for
tho rau constitution
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

In 1868, Mr.. Johnson's property was con-
fsca,ed and sold by the confederate gov
ment. And now, says Thurlow Weed, he is
arraigned and on trial for "high crimes
which be has not committed, and althoughth
Impeachment" is unsustained by proofs, yet
he is to be convicted, as political necessi-
tv." The rebels took his estates. The rad
icals want to take his Office.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
Just from New York.

May Brothers have just made large pur
chases of spring goods in the eastern citiet
and are now receiving an elegant stock o
cloakings, parasols, skirts, dress goods, bleach
ediand brown muslins, corsets, gloves, trim
mings, buttons, and every variety of staple
and fancy dry goods. Also, an entire new
style of hoop skirts. Call and examine our
stock, two doors west of Benser's drug store
rnayldt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

For Governor,
JOHN R. EDEN, of Moultrie Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
VIM. Il. VAN EPPS, Of Lee Co.
For Secretary Of State,
GUS. VAN HOOREBEKE, of Clinton Co
For State Treasurer,
JESSE ]. PHILLIPS, of Montgomery Co
For State Auditor,
JOHN R. SHANNON, of Randolph Co.
For Attorney General,
ROBERT E. WILLIAMS, Of Mclean Co.
Fer Representative in Congress, at Large
VIM. w. OBRIEN, of Peoria County
For peni,cntiary Commissioners
JOHN W. CoNNETT, of Cook Co
W.M. GARRARD, of Lawrence Co.
cALNEH FARLEY, of VIII Co.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

The national flag, printed at the top of
the conservative ticket in Georgia, took the
eye of an old darkey, who said :-"Fore God,
dey's not content keepin' us in slavery, but
dey insult us by otferin' US ticket wild the
picter OBJ de cotton patch at the top y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

The White Boys in Blue are organized in
almost every county in Indiana. They
promise to do good service in the democrat,
ic cause during the presidential campaign
this summer. Similar organizations will be
established in Illinois and all other states.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

In speaking of the democratic victory, by
an increased majority, in Connecticut, an ex-
change adds: "When the democracy can
carry New England state, on a fair and
square stand-up-to-the-rack fight, on the eve
of presidential election, there is no doub,
they can succeed in the United States" OF
course there il not.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
FOR SALE,

TIVE following property 10 offered for sale:
i The east 80 feet Of Lot l, Block Z, Athin-
sons I'd addition to Moline
Tho south Of south 10 acres out lot 8, Os-
born's ID addition to Moline
The $. -. I, g. v. l, eco. 10. tip. 10, east, 4th
P. NJ, near Port Byron.
Also 8 acres in n. e. corner, s. of q. 4, 9. Q.
sec 1, to. 19, 1 east, in the village OF Cordovs-
Also, 20 one-hun dfsdths of an acre, late resi-
Refer % Andrew Conant, Rock Island.
THOMAS MOWERS, Sen,
..ehaedts Atkinsop, III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
New Goods.

81. Il. Mayo begs to inform his friends and
the public generally, that Mr.. Mills has jus,
returned from the East with a large assert
ment of the finest and most fashionable dry
goods.
These goods having been bought for cash
he is enabled to offer to the public at the low
est possible rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

The Chicago Journal, (radical) says that
the Quincy (Ill.) Club lost money on lectures
given last winter by Sumner, TiItou, Hol-
land and Whipple. All who take stock In
such fellows as Sumner and Tilton, will lose
their money, and they ought to lose it. Who
cares ?-Onirscy Herald
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
At Bambergers.

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpacas, Lus.
tres, Brocades, Cambrays, New Prints, and
all kinds of trimmings, just received and
marked at very low prices. Ladies' and chill
dren's Kid Gloves all sizes. Hoop Skirts
the latest style, at IS cents, worth $3.50.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

Forney speaks Of southern radical, who
lived in unlawful intimacy with colored
woman, as "a white man of great respecta
bihty." Nothing takes out the stains like rad
ical soap. Forney also claims seven thous
and white republicans in South Carolina,
"most OF whom" he says, we're volunteers
in the rebellion" How does this agree with
the assertion that the late rebels are unre
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
Go to the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Strstton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become Q good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad.
dress lenclosing stamps the Bryant 4 STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
uow MANY THOUSAND OF PERSON.

Low MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
IL do We daily behold, both male and female,
who are suffering out Q miserable existence from
the effects Of secret indulgence, or from virus
absorbed into their system from venerial dis
ease. Lock at their paid, emsciatsd and dishg-
ured faces, and their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease and its horrible consequences;
disqualifying them rom marriage, or the enjoy
ment Of life. Ii is, therefore, important for
those sufferers to know that, BY calling upon Dr.
J. KATRs, they can be eTeetuslly cured. he
is . physician who has made "privste disease"
bis especial study for thirty two years, and who
has cured upward Of thirty thousand cases In
Cincinnati alone within the last twenty years
He Is therefore competent to cure every form OF
disease both recent and chronic, in the shortest
possible time, without mercury other poison
Gus medicines. Be careful that you ind Dr..
HATES, az his old established ONCE, ioS Syes-
more street, Cincinnati, Ohio. first house below
fiffh street, west side. DR.. HATES attends 70
his patients personally, and may be found In bis
ofhee from o'clock 4. NJ, till o'clock p. n
Sundays from A. y. till III A. n. Al cont
| Genital Oct-xsos1Iy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
OUR STATE TICKET.
The Springfield correspondent of the St
Louis Republican saws:

LOUIE ztePHOt|cuH says.
The democratic state ticket is receiving
the approval of the democratic press all over
the state, and, better still, the commenda,
ton of all sorts of people. Flaw-pickers oil
the radical persuasion are demorahzed, and
make feeble attacks upon some OF the NOM
nations, but on the whole coneede the
strength OF the ticket. The most fatterine
auspices brighten the political horizon Of oul
state, and recent elections foreshadow such
a Revision of public sentiment as gives good
assurance of democratic success. Withou,
question radical rule has become distastefuI
to the masses. The people are impressed
with the idea that change cannot make
matters worse and probably will improve
their condition. At all events they are de
termined to have new deal, and they viii
have il
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
ODD TslloXa

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, /. O. o. F.
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner Of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., ct II o'clock =. n.
z So Er GsoRsE SzooKEs, N. G.
Z. D. SwEEssr, B, 8. -, -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

The Journal wishes to degrade Mr.. o.
Brien to level with its champion congress
man at large, the spostste Dirty Work Lo-
gan. It can't be done. There is an inf
mite difference between them and when the
canvass opsns, we promise the people fire.
quent opportunities to witness this differ
enoe, q wen Of ability as of general good
chaRscter.-SprtaQfsld Register.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

The Quincy tIll.) Herald understands
that it has been definitely settled that the
Illinois state fair is to be held in that city
The grounds Of the Adams county Agricul-
tural and Horticultural Association will
probably be fixed up for the location of the
state fair.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
Wanted.

Several good wood workmen eau find
steady employment and liberal wages at the
wagon shop Of
CHURCHILL & SWEENEY.
Nav 2d7t.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
LOCAL COLUMN.

FIFTEEN CENTS a line will be charged fol
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
American (Walthan) Watches,

THE BESTl THE CHEAPEST
Recommended By Railway Conductors, En-
gineers, and Expressmen the most exacting class
Of wearers, as superior to all others for strength,
steadiness, accuracy, and durability.
Unscrupulous dealers occasionally cell worth
less Swiss imitation. To avoid imposition, bay.
ers should invariably demand certificate Of gen.
uineness.
For sale by all respectable dealers.
Ask for . WALTHAM Wstch, and take no
ether. .li
IT rs THE BEST!
mch20dam. IT Is THE CHEAPEST
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
Five Hundred American Physicians.

Five Hundred American Physicians,
The names OF whom we shall publish, rec
ommend HofTs Malt Extract Beverage of
Health:
/. AS a palatable Dietetic drink, (it in
vigorates the system, and is slightly stimu-
lating without being irritating)
2. As Nutrient, (it is extremely benef-
ciai to the sick and enervated, and to the
convalescent-especially to delicate ladies'
3. As a Remedy, (it cures those suffering
from diseases of the stomach. throat and
chest by its wonderful combination of
herbs.)
Such facts, in conjunction with public ap-
proval, guarantee to the people the superior
| ity of this splendid tonic and remedy.
Hofrs Malt Extract Depot, 542 Broadway,
New York.
Sold everywhere.
o. GRoTJAY, Agent
Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
NOTICE.

I'VE, THE UNDERSIGNED, have this day
w bought Of J. Murphy, all his right, title
and interest in the Rock Island Marble Works,
and viii continue the said business at the old
stand, 9TH door west Of the First National Bank,
Rock Island, III.
g. MURPHY,
s II. H.sTUART.
Rock Island. April II, 1855.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
FOR SALE.

r OFFER FOR SALE MY LOT AND BRICK
i Saloon, on the east side of Market Square,
formerly occupied as an auction room. The To-
cetion is one of the best in town.
JOB ROSS.
Rock Island, April IL, diff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
E. C. CROPPER,
CoN0xA3IE and DEYE0x1VB
Rock Island, Illinois.

AfINU HAD MANI IhhN I-hh =
IL enee Is City Marshal, Constable and De-
tective, and having now opened en- oft"e In bu-
ford's Block, exclusively for the Detective ana
Constable business, al matters in that line Win
receive the most prompt and careful attention.
All monies collected will be paid over or remit
ted as soon as collected.
REFERENCES By PERMISSION .s
Henry Dart, President Board OF Trade. =
Mitchell 4 Lynde, Bankers
u. B. Osborn, Poet Master.
J. N. Buford, Cashier )st National Bsnk.'
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04
FOR RENT.

THE ROOM formerly occupied by the Library
Association, now occupied by S. NJ. Harris
rs q tea store. Enquire of
npr70dtf. A. +. CUTTER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-04

Rock Island. April IL, 1858.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22
Well, | should be if anybody kicked
me in that way" responded Bill.

sB A Troy lme-dealer had upon his
books an old debt $50 against mason
who had been unfortunate in his business.
The debtor and creditor met a few nights
since in the presence of quite a crowd,
and soon engaged in an argument as to
the relative merits of various masons in
the city. Lime dealer finally said to the
mason debtor, {" | am not much of a
workman, but I'll bet you $50 that can
run better cornice than you can."
"Agreed," said the other, and the money
was put up-by both parties.
Now" said the man of lime. ell bet
you $40 to $40 | win the bet" Done, =
said the mason, and the $50 were!placed
in the hands of the stakeholder, with the
agreement that the parties meet the next
day and decide. the bet by running cor
nice upon certain buildings that were
named. Meantime, however, the credi-
tor visited the Justices court, procured
an attachment for the money in the hands
of the stake holder, seized it, and now
has the debtors $50 safely slowed away
in his own capacious pocket. Who will
say that this is not a new way to collect
old debts, and specimen Of sharp prac-
tice hard to beat?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22

JUICE V, of Buffalo, is widely
known throughout Western New Yorl,
for his habits of unflagging industry, as
well as for an appreciation of ali sorts OF
wit. On or off the bench, no one knows
better how to enjoy good thing. a
case was before him in which The reputa
ton of one of the parties was involved.
What is the general character Of the
defendant e. asked the prosecuting officer.
"Character for what! I"
"Why, his morais?"
This particular point was just what the
witness was not over-desirous of answer.
ing; and knowing the Judge qnitc well,
he cast toward him al appealing look, as
much as to say, Can't you help me ont
of this The Judge cjmprchcndcd the
situation, and, with face Of stony grayi-
ty, suggested that the answer desired
might perhaps beat:ained by slight yaria-
ton of the question. Suppose you ask
him, How are his immorals?" the
witness looked upon the Court, the Court
dittoed upon the witness, while the latter
replied: "Well, Judge, Ishould say that
his immorals stand very Aighi" The
Court "noted the exception" while most
of the by-standers adjourned to Boomers
to~-tsIk the thing oyer lsisugely,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22

TALKING F1HE.-Ludicrous blunders
sometimes occur in cases where ignorant
persons attempt the use Of language about
the meaning of which they know nothing
Not long since, while travelling from
Pitt burg to Cincinnati, two rather ver-
dant specimens of the female sex came
on board the boat at one of the landings,
who for the sake of distinction we will
call Mary and Jane.
Now Mary had her eyc.tooth cut, or
in other words, was acquainted with the
rules and regulations which govern gen.
teel society; Jane, the younger, had
never mixed in society to any extent.
Her language was such as she heard
among her rustic acquaintances. Mary
was aw"re of this fact, and therefore cad-
toned her to observe how she Nary
acted, and govern herself accordingly.
Shortly after; while seated at the din
ner table, the waiter asked Mary what
part of the fowl she would have? She
informed him in a very polite manner
that it was perfectly immaterial."
He accordingly gave her a piece, and
then inquired Of Jane what part snc would
prefer?
81 believe will take piece of The
immaterial, toom
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22

AT Sabbath school concert" held
in one of the pretLiest towns i'll Western
New York, portion of the exercises
consisted in each scholar repeating n verse
Of Scripture in which should be found
the word loue. When it came to the
turn Of Miss j, beautiful young
lady of eighteen, and lin the market"
she was unprepared with an answer; but
before the exercise was concluded she
remarked to her teacher that she,bad
found the verse. 1t was: love those
who love me, and those who seek me
early shall fHd me-" Excellent girl that
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22
Z: 6!:enttal 1s1l gT(istelIarg,
If 1 Were Rich.


If were rich, like some-folks IknOw,
Who think themselves wondrously grand,
First Of all woald purchase costly ring
For my dar.ing's snow white hand;
a ci,clc of gold for her fair young head,
With jewels to twine in her hair,
Ard necklace of pearls for this queen of girls
Round her swaa-likc throat to wear.
I would build her bower in some sunny nook,
Where no trace of gloom should come;
There the birds would warble their sweetest lays
And tho honey-bee would hum;
The nightingale's song would lull her to sleep
In the night which is sacred to,lore,
And at dawn of day her soulawould awake
With the voice of the wooing dove.
All round and over the fragrant porch
Should the honey-sucklc bloom,
And about the easement the clambering rose
Would scatter its sweet perfume;
There she should dwell, this queen of girls,
With q jewel in each l;ttle ear,
And if wealth could save her, across her face
Never shadow of grief should appear
If were rich would buy great ships,
And send them over the sea,
And close by the shore would watch and wait
Till my ships came home to me:
Bfcldths os satin and shining silks,
With plumes from the Ostrichs wing, =.
And cloth of India, woven fine,
Ny homie bound ships would bring.
If were rich, then these attic walls
Would blossom with tapcstr gay;
Aud the lingering hours, tha. 5" weary seem'
Would speed on swftwings away.
But alas for me, how often fear,
In tlese cold methodic times,
Tha. little of profit and little of praise
Will come from my idle rhymes!