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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
The onnosition.

It ia amusing as we'll as interesting to
recall the names by which the opposition to
the democratic party have been known since
the revolution. Here is is list; but we do
NOT pretend to say that all the different par.
ties that have attempted the overthrow Of
democracy since the formation of our governs
ment are named therein, for, like the color,
platforms and pretensions of the persons
themselves, they are innamerable. They
were:
In 1776, Loyalists or Loyal to King George, or
Tories.
In 177s, Loyal Tories.
In 1850, Nova Scotia Cow Boys and Tories.
In 1856, Convention Monarchists.
In 1889. Black Cockaders.
In 1908, Anti efersonian Improvement men.
In 1910, British Bank Men.
In 1872, Peace and Submission Men.
In 1918, Blue Lights.
In 1914, Hartford Conventionists
In 1916, Washington Society Men.
In 1878, No Party Men.
In 1919, Federals.
In 1920, Federal Republicans $40
In 1926, National Republicans.
In 1928, Anti Masons.
| In 1884, Anti-Masonie Men.
In 1886, Conservatives.
In 1887, Independent Democratic Wings
In 1888, Abolitionists.
In I840, Log Cabin--Hard Cider democratic
| republican Abolition Wings.
| In 1S43, Native American Wings.
| In lS45, The Wing Party.
| In 1916, Mexican Wing Party.
| In Is47. Anti Merioan Wing Party.
| In ls4s. Rough and Ready party.
| In $780, Clay Wing Party.
| In 1852, Scott Wings.
| In 1854 Know NOthings.
| In 1865, Native Americans.
| In 1856. Fremonters or Aboltionists and Know
| Nothings.
| In 1857, Black Republicans.
| In 1859, Opposition and Peoples Party.
In 1860, Wide Awakes, Cap and Cape Party
| In 1852, NO PARTY.
| In 1863, Union League-No Party-Emanei
| patton High Taxation Cehtrai Confsca
ton Negro Equalization Usurpation Abolition
| Administration Party.
In 1864, Coercion Republican Party.
! In 1855, johnson Party.
| In 1856, Anti-Johnson Party.
In 1867, Negro Suffrage Disunion Party.
In 1868, No party at all.
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thereupon sneaked off.

The people of Michigan have just beaten
the radical, partizan, negro suffrage constr
tuition by over 10000 majority. They have
also beaten the Maine-law proposition, which
was submitted separately. They would not
submit the negro citizen and suffrage ques.
ton separate, but injected the colored indi-
vidual into the belly of the constitution,
supposing they could thus cover him up and
carry him through. He was knocked on the
head by over 10000 majority. Can anybody
explain why it is that radicals vote against
negro suffrage in the north, where the best
and most intelligent negroes reside, and YET
continue their efforts to force negro suprens'
acy upon the people CT the south, and de.
grade those states into Haytis and San Dom
inpoes
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

The doubling of the democratic majority
in Connecticut, the splendid democratic
gains in New Hampshire, New York and
Pennsylvania, should encourage democrats
everywhere. They should also remember
that all through Ohio, Michigan, Indiana,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Kan
sas and Missouri the local elections have
generally resulted in favor of the democracy
either BY a reversal of the previous political
situation, by increased democratic majorities,
or by an important reduction of Jacobin
majorities. Everywhere appear the indica-
tons that the political tornado that swept
Jacobinism from New York, Ohio, and Penn
sylvania, last fall, is gathering force to
sweep it from the nation next November.
Justice and truth have already gained q
foothold, There will be no step backward.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

Judge, of Baltimore, is an able nudge
and pious man. He knows for what the
Island of Jamaica is chiefly celebrated, aud
thinks with Lord Byron that "The two things
most consolatory to fallen man are rum and
true religion.
DisdainIng to imbibe perpendicularly in
bar-rooms, he keeps demiohn of conceded
Otard in his office, and there Stakes his thirst
as inclination prompts. The Judge has a
son who knows his fathers habits, and emu
lates them with filial assiduity. On Sun
day morning the judge would say:
"Well, Rufus, going to the First PreSby
terrain with me this morning?'
''No, father, / reckon I'll go down TO the
Second Methodist
But on his way to that edifice, Rufus All
formly stopped at the office, unlocked the
old gentleman's private closet and INDUCED
himself with thepleasaut fluid.
Every Sunday morning the Judge repeat
ed his laudable inquiry, but Rufus preferred
the Second Methodist. The Judge soon be
gan to notice marked diminution in the
contents of the demiohn, and rightly sus
pected who was the culprit. The judge
emptied the remaining liquid into another
vessel ana placed it in secluded place
Next Sunday morning came the usual inter
rogatory:
Going with me this morning, Rufus ?"
mo, father; reckon Ill stick TO the Sec
ond Methodist
On reaching the Office and taking hold o
the demijohn he not only saw with DISCUS
the empty jug, but noticed small piece Of
white paper attached to the handle, on which
was legibly inscribed these words: "Second
Methodist clnsad for ranairs ~
After church, father and soh met, anC
looking curiously at each other, smiled a lit
tie smile, but said nothing. Tive repairs
on that Methodist building have not vet beer
completed. SO Rufus AYERS.
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MORE MACHINERY.-Six boxes of heavy
Wooden Machinery arrived at Shields DAY.
export Wooden Mills yesterday, from the
celebrated Wooden Machine mandatory of
Furbush & Gage, Philadelphia, and will soon
be in operation. The fact of the matter is,
that with all his additions to his buildings,
Shields has been unable to supply the popu-
lar demand for his superior goods. Though
turning out four hundred and twenty five
yards per day, he is utterly unable to keep up
with the orders that are constantly coming
in. While other mills have been lying idle,
ne has been running right up to time with
thirteen looms, and still gets no heavy stock
ahead. The reason is that he makes goods
that the people want, and after trying them
once want them bad and will have them.
More room and more machinery is in con-
slant demand. There is nothing like enter
prise, and Joseph Shields is the man for
that emergency.-Da Davenport Democrat.
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Boots, Shoes, Leather 4 Findings.

Great Bargains are now being offered at
the.,Bo Shoe Leather & Finding Store of
A. J. Swanson, Rock Island H., who has
in store large and complete stock of Boots,
Shoes, Leather and Findings, which he is
offering at wholesale and retail, at prices as
low as can be found in any eastern market
He continues to make to order, all
kinds of Boots and Shoes of the very best
material and workmanship. Satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed. Also agent for the
Grover i Baker Sewing Machines. Rooms
second floor, over the store. Sewing, En-
Bordering, and Stamping done to order.
A. j. SWANSON.
April 4 Weydl law
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Writing Machine for the Blind.

A contributor to Chambers Journal, la
dy who had blind husband, gives the fol-
lowing account of writing machine she
contrived for him: rt ~
One day, turning over the pages of mag
a zine, l saw short notice Of Prescott, the
historian, in which it stated that he wrote
his celebrated histories by means of a frame
with wires intersected, using, instead OF a
pen, an agate style. BY its aid, he could
write with great rapidity, as the use of ink
was not required, and as he threw the sheets
on the ground when written, bis secretary
had merely to place them in the order of
their numbers. On this hint, Isoon acted !;
and by the aid of a clever workman, con-
structed an inexpensive, but most handy lit
tie machine, which was our companion in all
our wanderings,aud by the aid Of which many
a sheet was covered with manuscripts.
As my earnest wish in this short notice rs
to benefit those who. like me, have lthe I'M
speakable sorrow of seeing a beloved com
panion bereft of sight, and doomed not only
to darkness, but also to the misery OF mac
ton, / will speak of the little machine so mi
nutely that i think even village workman
might construct one from the description.
We had two--one for note-paper, which
was found announcement for common use, as
the finger required to be shifted rather often.
The other was for post, which must, howev-
er, be cut to fit the frame. This frame is
nine inches long, and seven and half wide,
the margin itself an inch and quarter, or
whereabouts. Thirteen brass wires are in
tersected, but not drawn so tightly, as by
their yielding it gives room for the long let.
ters. Next TO the wires comes sheet OF
carbonized paper, such as is used in ware
houses for their passbooks then few sheets
of good post, firmly fixed into the frame by
a pice of wood or tin; this is fastened by a
small button or sliding bit of wood, in the
same manner as the picture slates,a favorlte
toy with children. To blind person OF
average ability, the fixing of this little ma
chine constitutes one of its greatest charms !;
and as the mind, when thrown on ITS own
resources by the loss of all outward attrac-
tions, generally expands, many would turn
to literary pursuits, who, had their sight
remained unimpaired, would have been en-
ersed in the hustle of business
The frame is on the table, the carbonized
paper placed within, the sheets of post next,
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By Telegraph.
REPORTED ron THE pALr ARGUS.


. CHICAGO, April 9.--The steamer Sea Bird
of Goodrich's line of this city was burned
in Lake Michigan, 30 miles north of here,
early this morning. She was on her way to
Chicago from Milwaukee and northern ports
and had on board crew of 30 passengers
The hull of the steamer when last seen was
still afoat and probably all on board were
lost, being six miles from shore and heavy
gale prevailing. She had cargo of mer-
chandise but its value is not known. The
Sea Bird was valued at $4,000. No insur-
ance.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Court of impeach-
ment opened at II. After the examination
of two or three witnesses by Butler, Judge
Curtis commenced the opening speech for
the defence.
ALBANY, April s.-Cattle advanced !.
Sales at 62al02.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
Use pain Killer

For Cholera and Bowel Complaints; for
Boils, Cuts, Bruises, Burns and Scalds, Old
Sores, Sprains, Swelling of the Joints, Tooth
ache, Pain in the Face, Neuralgia and
Rheumatism, Frosted Feet, Felons, Sore
Throat. Sudden Colds, Coughs, dc. Use it
for any of these, and you will never do with
out it. Its success as valuable family
medicine has induced others to initiate and
counterfeit the Pain Killer to great extent.
Beware of Couuterfeits. mch24dw N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

Barnum, the ex-showman, radical candi-
date for congress last year, went to hive IN
New York after his defeat, but came back
to Fairfield the other day to get his name on
the registry list for use in the present elec'
ton. He was confronted with an affidavit
made some months ago, in which he styled
himself resident of New York" and
thereupon sneaked off.
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Notice.

Thankful to the public for the patronage
extended to the City Drug Store during my
ownership thereof, and having sold the same
to my young friend, John Bengston, / DO
most respectfully request a continuance of
the same patronage. am sure that all
business entrusted to him will be faithfully
attended to. SAMUEL HISCKLEY.
Rock Island, April 3, dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

One of the most d-blooded assassina-
t;ons and murders on record was that OF
Thomas Darcy McGee. 1t is earnestly
hoped that the rnmor that fenianism was the
cause of II will prove unfounded.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
May Bros.

have Just received the new STYLE of spring
Delaines, Calicos, French and Domestic
Ginghams, Alhpacss, DC. T
Also full line of Brown and Bleached
Muslins which they viii sell at the lowest
market price, .r
Mch2SdwT I'm
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United STATES BONDS.

HoLpERS Of Seven -Thirties must attend TO
IL them before they become due, or they will
lose the right to exchange them for Bonds.
Conversions can be made 1t any time at the
First National Bank, or at the Banking House
Of Mitchell 4 Lynde, IN Rock Isiaud.
mchl7dw2m. .r- a.....
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

Big stock of Prints, Sheetings, Shirtings,
Shawls and Dress Good, for the spring trade,
just opening out at Block 4 Newburger
Bros.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION with my Planlng Mill,
J. have opened Ware Room for the sale Of
Primed "a Glazed Sssh, where will keep con-
stantly on hand all sizes of these articles, which
/ can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
be purchased for elsewhere. obtain my Glass
from the manufactures at Pittsburg, thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy in this market. All Builders, Farmers, and
Others in want of Sash will consult their own in
terest by giving me call before purchasing else
where, as / am offering unusual inducements for
this trade J. A. BIDDISoN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
Odd FelloWp

Rock Island Lodge No. ls, l. o. o. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at q o'clock p. N.
GEoRGE SrocKER, n. G..
(. ID. SWEENEY, r. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
FOR SALE,

rTNHE following property is offered for sale:
Il The east 40 feet of Lot /, Block 4, Atkin-
sons % addition to Moline.
TIL south of south 10 acres out lot s, 0s-
born's I'd addition to Moline.
The 8. ". I, g.. W. t, sec. 20. TIP. 10, east, 4th
p. NJ, near Port Byron.
Also acres in n. corner, g. of n. /, s. e. /,
sec. !, TIP. ls. east, in the village of Cordovs.
Also, 20 ne-hundredths of an acre, late resi-
dence Of Edward Phillips. near Moline depot.
Refer to Andrew Conant Rock Island.
THOMAS MOWERS, Sen,
mch2sdf. Atkinson, LII.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
MUSIC LESSONS.

TUE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS HIS sERvI-
l. ces as an Instructor of Music, upon the
Piano AID other musical instsuments, either At
his residence. west end Of Eggieston's How, or
at the residence Of pupiis.
. Pianos tuned and instruments repaired.
WIN. BABCOCE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. ls,R. A. NJ. meets AT
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues
days of each month.
.fs.,lg4@l. J. l.. RAMSEY, II. z.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

New Goods. New Goods.

FIFTEEN CENTS line viii be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS are cautioned against har-
~ boring or trusting my son William, as
shall pay no debts Of his contracting.
ELWELL Assay.
Edgington, April Q, 1868, dwlt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

The radical papers say the democrats arc
sadly in want of presidential cahu'aa.e'
and then name half dozen gen'iemen ior
u.s. all we'll qualified for the position.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
EDGINaToN ELECTION.

Moderator-Wm. B. Bruner radical.
upervisor-Daniel Edgington, dem los
Winthrop Robinson rad 80
Edgington's majority l6
Town Clerk t. Duttou, dem 100
Vim Fisher rad 81
buttons majority p
Assessor-James Taylor, dem 1l2
Asa Parker, rad SO
Taylor's majority %
Collector-M. Schoonmaker, dem LOG
John II. Clcland rad 80
Schoonmaker's majority III
Com'r of Highways-E. c. Cavett dem III
Storer Johnson deml0l
Rufus Walker rad 90
H. Fl. Parks rad S4
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
LIST or LETTERS

LIST or LETTERs
REMAINING UNCLAIMED IN THE POST |
ofhce at Rock Island, State Of Illinois, on |
Che leth day of April, 1865:
Adams King Michael2
Benton Lampkins Thos
Bears "A Lee Maggie miss
Barfieson Geo Lewis mrs
Buntenbach Herman Malte,eon ZE
Bradley Henry Morse Isaac
Barthelow James Menard Mary 2
Berney M mrs McDermott John
Bender Wallace Manger John
Cobb q Brooks Moore 4
Carlson Carl Mcdonald AS
Coburn McGuite Ann mrs
Carlson G Nichols Jeremiah
Cornwall Geo Neil Frank
corbett Mary miss OwenHv
Cooley Palmer Geo
Connen Thor Quillen Caroline mrs
Dodgef Geo Randolph PJ
Farr Chas w Rossiter ii d mss =
Frick go Root Mr.
| Field Edward Sweet Theodore 2
Frank Mary miss Swanson Swan
Gould d w Saron Hickey miss
| Goodwin j Souter Robt
Henens Sampson Andrew L
Herrins Michael Thomas Geo
| hey Maggie miss Vonstine Mary miss
| Hamilton Geo Vsulerviney John
| Huyett l. mrs Williams W ID
| Hoffman Fred William John
jenkins Isaac Weeks John
| hltson WIN White Martha mrs
| Keane Catherine mrs
To obtain any of these letters the applicant
must call for "Adeertised Letters" and give the
| date of this list.
| MS- not called for within mouth they
| will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS.
The following letters, if not pre- paid by stamp
within one week from date, will be forwarded &c
| the dead letter Office:
| NAME. DESTINATION.
A. b. Cowan, Gslesburg, Ill.
| A. J. Morse, Loekport, n. \.
| MARCUS B. OSBORN, P. N.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09

1t is said that Jones is not a citizen and
therefore not eligible for the Office. This
would give the Office to Eberheart.
OyERsEERs OF HIGHWAYS.
Dist. No. l. A. Smith, dem.
/" 2. James Hill, rad.
3. &c. Gorham, rad.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
n. MARX.

nEUTsoHER ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY AT
- Law and Notary Public ofase In Post Of
doe Block, Rock Island. Illinois.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
FLORAL DECORATIONS.

~ WESTPHALL, on the north side Of Third
". Street, Davenport, between Brady and
Perry, has a very choice variety OF Plants for
decorating windows, door yards, gardens, DC,
&c, and invites the people Of Rock Island to
call and look ct them. apr6dlw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-09
FOR RENT.

THE FINE DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
i on Illinois Street, known az the Temple
Enquire At the First National Bank, R.ek
Island. fsh = 70 sprsdsf
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UNCLAIMED IN THE POST |
Office at Rock Island, State of Illinois, on
Che leth day of April, 1868.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
THREE BRICK YARDS
FOR SALE.

BUILDING ROCK in any quantity to suit
II purchasers, at my quarry, on Camden Az
enue. B. DAVENPORT.
mchledlm.
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FOUND,

On my premises, young Newfoundland Dog
The owner can have II by paying for this notice
.ieti ~ ssa PHILIP DINGELDINE,
apr7d2t. tFTr Camden Road
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-04-25

We desire to lift our voice Of thankful
ness at the great Democratic victory at
Chicago. 1t should read, aud doubtless
has sent a thrill Of joy through every
true national heart. It ome upon US
unexpectedly, but is noue the less graft
flying for that. It was the camp-groand
selected by the Radicals for their grand
May parade and festival, but if they
wish to illuminate a Radical city, they
must seek another, for Chicago is a
Democratic city.
1t was claimed that the Democratic
victory had been achieved in conse-
quence Of the nomination Of an uDpop-
ular Radical candidate for Mayor. But
this will not answer. A Democratic
Clerk is also elected. The fact IS, Radi-
caiism itself is unpopular in Chicago.
The Times, Of the 22d, says
Had there keen q perfectly free cleo
ton yesterday, the Democratic majority
would have been three or f0ur thousand.
II was not q free election, because, 10 the
Democratic wsrds, the voting was OBJ
structed by Republican partisan election
boards in every possible way while, in
Republican wards, it was facilitated in
every possible way.
But this ~SeandalOus conduct Of Repub-
lican partisan election hosrds makes our
victory all the greater. The Democracy
succeeded against every obstacle that
could be thrown against them.
We repeat, the Republican National
Convention will be compelled TO hold its
sessions in a Democratic ~city-unless it
move away frem Chicago.
Chicago is Democratic!
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-04-25

-Tustead of attending to the duties of
the Executive office, If he possibly could
discharge them, BroWnlow is engaged in
eliminating slang, vituperaLiOu and
egotism through the columns Of Brown
lows Knoxville Wing as the q senior
editor.n
The Press and Times tells an anus
ing but cruel joke pTactised upon one
Peter McFadoeD, who under some
strange haIIucinatiOn h&d procured sew
eral gross of boxes of pills for gra uitous
DISTRIBUTION, believing that al epidemic
was impending. While engaged IN that
seIf-ilpOsed duty, a lot Of scGmp5 seized
the poor mar by the Rose and CHA, hold
fnZ his hands behind his back, and actu-
ally forced seventy-hve OF them down
his throat. He wandered through town
hall crazy last night, looking for q bat
taii0a OF policemen and magistrates to
prosecute the fellows, as be said, " 90
the 10rxhcuse.n Gould not a Kuklnx
sensation be made Of the outrage? Or
was it 4 Loyal League joke? OF one
thing our friends abroad may rest as
sured, the nsjOriGy OF the Offeusas perpe-
trated in this State, the most gross are
committed by Loyal Lesguers, or
Br0wnloW pets who rely upon executive
eIemeney, and eli the cry Of KBhlUx is
ike the "stOp thief" CT the scOundrel
who headed his p~ursuers.
The Columbia Herald says:
On sunday night last ABOUT IL o'clock,
as ? daughter OF W. c. Porter, Of this
county, opened The Eaek door Of her IA
TIERS residence, she discovered a man
near the house with q chunk OF fire IL
his hand which he Was il the act Of ap-
plying TO the house. On seeing her he
threg tLs chunk against the smoke house
lear by and ran rapidly of. The ex-
IRENE darkness of the night prevented
der from Distinguishing whether it was
a white or black man. We hope to hear
Of this fellow being hung If found out.
The horses attached TO John Phillips
hack attempted to run away in Faye5te-
Vile On the 18th inst, aud in jumping
from the seat Air. Phillips had both legs
broken.
The large fowler block OF buildings,
on the Public Square, in Columbia, was
Almost entirely unroofed by the storm Of
Wednesday night, the l5gh inst. a great
many ruit trees were Upr0Oted by the
( storm in tie county.
1--WE, the undersigned, having at heart
| the interests OF cur commen country, and
IN favor OF the perpeiuation OF the same
! trough aIt constitutional means, and
opposed 10 any effort, dhe2t or indirect
/ looking toward The severance OF the
/ S.ates Of the Union, will meet at ,
On -, for the purpose of organizing
the Grand Army OF the Republic"