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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
General BlSirs Letter of Acceptance.


We take much pleasure in laying before
our readers the letter Of General Frank
Blair accepting the nomination for vice
president by the national democratic con.
yenton recently assembled at New York
II Is document which ought 10 find its way
to every hamlet aud voter in the land, and
more particularly to the laboring classes,
whose liberties are sought to be wrested
from them, in order to lay the foundations
Of cruel and corrupt despOtism. The let.
| ter, like all the productions Of the writer,
is full Of masculine thought clad in the
language Of truth and freedom but more,
perhaps, than any public man who has yet
| spoken on these mOmentous issues, General
Blair has correctly conceived and stated the
| true condition Of the country aud the ques.
tons OF issue, We see before Us the sue.
cessiye steps by which these assassins Of
free government have stabbed at our insti.
tutions, until now no longer blushing for the
Infamous revolution they have accomplished,
they boldly demand that their successful
crime shall henceforth be taken and accept.
ed as the substitute for the federal constitu.
ton, and the basis for fresh usurpation Mt
their pleasure. The right of the people to
rescue the constitution, and to reverse by
the ballot box these acts of atrocitv, vio-
Ience, and revolution, they impudently chal.
enge and deny, insisting that from the do.
cisions Of this rump congress not even the
people may appeal that whatever of wrong
they may do cannot be undone.
The trenchant letter Of General Blair
unmasks these cuprts, and puts them on
their trial before the country whose peace
they have violated, and whose Liberties they
have usurped. II will do no longer for them
to affect the airs Of innocence, and TO pirate
OF revolution who know no moral
no legal, or constitutional restraints what.
ever; they who have subverted the govern.
meut, made q revolution, wrought out an.
archy, and cOnhding in the sword Of @ |
brutal despot have deliberately corrupted |
the batIot.bOx, fabricated governments,
voters, and returns, and used the money Of |
the people, and the army intended for the
national defence, to perpetuate their ill.got.
ten power If these men stand not by VIC
Ience and revolution, then they stand not at
all they fall before the power of the con.
3tltutlon and the ballot, and with them top
oles to the ground their whole gigantic fab.
nc of usurpation. Never have the acts, the
ophistries the arts, and the designs Of these | ,
ad leaders been better exposed than by the
esistless logic Of General Blair They
nay, indeed attempt feeble reply to his
POSITIONS, but it will be as fruitess as for
ipers to guaw a file. There is something
n the power of truth which falsehood in ,
ain seeks to cope with the people are able
0 reason, to think, and to feel in these mat
ers. which concern them so deeply, and .
he hour Of their awakening is the hour Of ,
DOM to the congressional usurpers. - ,
National HteUigeHcer.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
u Is all q HumbuR.

This is always the hue and cry of those
who will not take the trouble to reason, to
investigate and to test the truth of any new
discovery in Philosophy and Science.
rely on nothing with certainty (being mat
ter-oftact mani till practical experience
proves its truth or falsty. have had am.
pie opportunity to test the virtues of VOL
colts Pain Paint and his great Catarrh
Remedy on myself and in my family, there
fore |, as an individual, without fear of sue.
cesstul contradiction, pronounce it one of
the most wonderful wonders of the age to
relieve those who suffer with pain. NY
motto is to prove all things and hold fast
that which is good and true. This is my
voluntary act, without fee or reward, and
think it right that the public should know it.
DAVID H. SHAFFER,
Geologist and Naturalist, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Test it free of charge.
|. N. IRWIN q Co,
No l59 South Clark St., Chicago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
PRNDLFTON COMING.

The Illinois State Register Of the 25th
announces that Hon. George H. Pendletor
will make FIVE or six speeches in this state
during the month of August. No man in
the world will be received with more hearty
and earnest affection and respect, and no
man anywhere better deserves both love and
admiration. The immeasurabe service he
has rendered the people has rooted and
grounded him in the heart Of hearts Of all
Due notice of the times and places where
he will speak will be given by our state com
mittee, when we predict few camp meet
ings which will exceed anything ever seen
in this country.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
READY GLAZED SASH.

n CONNECTION with ny Planning Mill, I
L have opened Ware Room for the sale Of
fHmed and Glazed Sash, where I will keep con-
SANITY on hand all sizes Of these articles, which
I can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
oe purchased for elsewhere. obtain my Glses
from the manufactures At Pittsbury, thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
ony 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 fol
MS trade. J. A. BIDDIS0N,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
The White Mans Banner

Raise high the white mans banner
Let it float upon the air;
Fling 70 the breeze the houorcd names
OF Seymour and Of Blair
Of Seymour who the statesman is
Of Blair, the hero bold
And lot the laurel wreaths surround
These bIazoned words Of gold.
CHORus-Then, comrades, Join the column
March onward to the fight
Beneath the white mans banner
The lauTeland the white.
With names like these to conquer with,
people may be strong
10 yindicating every right
In crushing out each wrong,
Let, then, all free born patriots
Join, with brave intent
To yindicate our fathers choice
A white mans government.
Then, comrades, etc.
No mendicant or negro rule
For men who truly prize
A heritage ofglory from
Tho great, the true, the wise.
Let Grant and Cofax fight beneath
The flag Of sable hue;
A noble banner we will raise
And nobler deeds wen do.
Then, comrades, etc.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

HUNDREDS Of colored voters were in the
Seymour and Blair procession in Macon
Georgia, few nights Since, and thousands
more cheered it on with right good will.
The Telegraph of that place saps;
The democrats in this canvass are goipg
to illustrate not conflict, but a cooperation
Of races. We mean that somewhere be.
tween four fifth and nne-tenths of the Geor.
glG negroes shall vote with us, and by our
SIDE IN this election and we mean in this
10 90 not the slightest violence to the ne.
gros inclination. He shall vote as he choos.
es, and he shall vote for his own best inter.
ests and happiness g. 1N
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
YANKEE NOTION STORE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ILLINOIS STREET ROCK ISLAND.
FIELD & BROTHER.

The undersigned, (successors to A. Hull have
on hand fun stock of
NOTIONS !
consisting Of Buck Mittens, Gloves. Pins. Nee
dies, Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, Machine
Silk, Thread, Bindings, Buttons, Belts and Buc.
kles, RaEers, Scissors, Pocket Knives. Toilet
Soap, Barriers Soap, Hair Oil, Perfumery. Combs,
Purses, Calf and Morocco Wallets, Rubber Chains
and Rings, Whips, Lashes, Hosiery, Cigars, sus-
penders, Gun Caps, sPectacles, Shoe Laces, Head
Nets, Chewing Gum, Ruffes, Ladies' and Gents
Bosoms and Collars, Paper Collars, and a great
variety OF fancy articles generally kept in No.
ton Store or by Live Yankees.
We buy our goods in New York of importers,
loobers and manufacturers for the wholesale
trade, and can sell as cheap as any store vest Of
New York. .....
FIELD 4 BROTHER,
Illinois Street, Rock 4slaRd. !
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Pornsy in Praise of Seymour.

Honor to New York Her governor ha'
acted like man who knows when the time
for partizanship is at an end. Her gallant
Seventh is now at Harrisburg, and, side by
side with our brave Pennsylyanians, prepar
ing to resist the invaders. This is the true
spirit of brotherly love. But while the city
Of New York ia doing 30 much to save our
state, what is the city of Philadelphia doing
-FOrHeys Press, June, 1863.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

Great Bargains are now being offered at
the Boot Shoe Leather Il Finding Store of
A. J. Swanson, Rock Island Ill.,, who has
in store a 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 ofShe very best
material ard workmanship. Satisfaction in
all cases guaranteed. Also agent for the
Grover Il Baker and Etna Sewing Ma
chimes. Rooms second floor, over the store.
Sewing, EmBroidering, and Stamping done
to order.
A. j. SWANSON.
April l.. wewd law.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

The Courier des Etats Unis, the organ
Of the French population of this country,
says 1.-THE radicals have had their day
and done their work. 1t is upon the demo
cratic party that the work devolves of re.
building where they have cast down, and of
reconstitutug upon solid basis the ele
ments of social reorganization which they
have sacrificed to narrow spirit of person.
al outhoritv
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

The radical papers affect much uneasness
lest Governor Seymour, the democratic can
didate for the presidency, and q man over
6fty five years of age, who has filed the
most arduous and responsible positions
should become insane in case Of his access.
ion to the presidential Office. There is no
such danger in General Grants case, for a
very obvious and we'll known reason. Men
of his intellectual grade rarely, if ever, be.
ooms insane. When their wits become
disoFdered the disease takes milder turn
than insanity, and the patient is generally
quite harmless,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

The radicals of Mr.. Cofsx's district ought
to nominate a very unhealthy or a very
Purchasable man in his place, so that when
the speaker is defeated for vice president
next November, the nominal occupant can
either be worried to death or bought off,
Then Mr. CoIfax can be sworn in as q rep
resentative again in March, when the demo.
cratic speaker will give him fair show on
some committee.-N !. World
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

The radical paper are publishing huge
PuTs Of General Grants economy; but.
strange to relate, they don't include in his
economical doings his recommendation to
increase the pay Of the officers of the army
thirtY, three and one Mird pn, cent.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
DR.. Knapp,

formerly Of New York, who has visited Rock
Island regularly for the past ten years, and
effected many wonderful cures of old Chron.
ic Diseases, Cancers, and diseases of the
Eye and Ear, which have been pronounced
incurable by the medical profession general.
ly, can be consulted at the Rodman House,
July 29th, as will be seen by his
card in another column.
Consultation free.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

A truly loyal citizen Of Cincinnati writes
to tho Commercial that if Grant and Colfax
are elected they will be assassnated before
March. The duty of every human person is
then plainly to see that they are not elected
and put in such neril
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

In 1864 Grant wrote in relation to his
proposed nomination for the presidency -
81 would regard such contamination as
being highly unfortunate to myself, if not
TO my country In 1868 the country agrees
with him in both respects, and will take him
at HIS word,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
THE CAMPAIGN,
Hon. J. 0. Robson, Appointments

Hon. James c. Robinson will address the peo-
pls Of Illinois the politicol issues Of the day
At the following times aud places-speakiug 70
commence At ~ AM
Carbondale-S Saturday, August sth.
Nashylle--Monday, August 10th.
Carlyle-Tuesday, August ! It'll.
Wednesday, August 18th.
Waterloo Tuesday, August 18th
Alton--Friday, August llth
The democratic local newspapers will please
publish the above announcements. By order Of
the
STATE DEM, CEN. COMMITTEE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Extra Low Prices at MAY Bros.

Now is your time to buy Dry Goods
Good Prints at Sets, Bingham at l5cts,
Lawns Poets, Yard wide Sheeting l2!cts,
Linen Table Cloth 4jcts, Bleached Muslins
from Sets upwards.
Good French Bingham worth jOcts
down to 3Octs, and all Dress Goods below
New York prices.
Call and see u.s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

Thad. Stevens threatens, that, in case Ger
tain contingencies should arise, he will vote
the democratic ticket. After so serious Il
threat would not the law hold the democrat.
&c ticket just6able in shooting him on sight?
Prentice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

A western paper says that Gen. Frank
Blair will deliver temperance lectures during
the campaign.--N. Y Tribune.
Good f! Now if the Tribune can persuade
Grant to attend his'lectures, great deal Of
good may be accomplished Nee Hacen
Register.
Greeley said, if Grant should be nominal.
ed the radical party would have the delerium
tremens. If he would attend, these lectures
il might possibly, avert the calamitE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
At Bam berger's.

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpacas, LUIS,
tres, Brocades, Cambrays, New Prints, and
all kinds of trimmings, just received and
marked at very low prices. Lade and chill.
dren's Kid Gloves all sizes. Hoop Skirts.
the latest STYLE at 10 cents, worth $3.50.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Go 70 the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad.
dress encIosing stamps the Bryant h STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, 1. 0. 0. f.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner Of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at I! o'clock Pm.
JOSEPH "A. GRAY, N. G.
c. b. KNOX, II. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

Somebody writes to the papers that he
"feels it in his bones" that Grant will be
elected. The Boston Post says: He will
feel rafting in his bones in November.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

P4Nlc-STkucE BEAUrY.-It is a terrible
snoek TO a charming woman-indeed. to any
Woman--to lind that her teeth are "begin
ning to go" Never will any human being
who uses the fragrant Sozodont, make that
discovery.
"Spslding's Glue" no well regulated fam.
lily will be without il,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

A truly loyal gentleman canvassing a
railroad train in Wisconsin, found one soil
tary voter for Grant Naturally they frater
nized, and at the end of the route the can.
vasser missed his pocketbook.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
NOTICE,

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, have this day
w bought Of ]. Murphy, all his right, title
and interest in the Rock Island Marble Works.
and will continue the said business at the old
stand, 4th door west Of the First National Bank,
Rock Island, III.
q. MURPHY,
Il H.STUART.
Rock Island, April IL, 1855.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l8,R. A. NJ. meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues.
days Of each month.
J. l.. RAMSEY, II. p.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

The radicals in congress want to inaugur-
ate another civil war by arming all the ne
RrOes in the south
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
Hemorrhoids, or Piles.
They cure all Diseases Of the
THROAT AND LUNGS.

CANCERS.-They have had an extensive prac-
tlce and wonderful success in the treatment OF
Cancers, which they cure withouteating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have Tumors
and Swellings, or red spot, lose no time in hay
ing it attended to, as timely treatment may save
cathem from the horrors, suffering and death Of
omen anncrr
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
District Candidates.

For CongreSs-ath District:
Gen. JAMES W. SINGLETON, Of Adams
For Eenator-2ls. District:
CHARLES DUNBAR, Of Henry.
For Board Of Equalization District:
JESSE EMERSON, Of Bureau.
For Prosecuting Attorney 9Th District:
CHARLES X. LADD, of Henry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
House for Sale
CLOSING QUE BUSINESS.

WISHING to close business, / offer my two
w story brick house and lot, on Jefferson
street, fronting Union Sqnare, for sale
Also my stock Of Jewelry, Clocks, Watches.
&C., at reduced prices.
D. SMITH,
julyl3dlm. Opp. Rodman House.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
TO-Day's Advertisem'ts
NOTICE TO TEACmLRS.
STONE CUTTERS WANTED.

TEN OR FIFTEEN STONE CUTTERS CAN
l. ind steady employment at the highest
wages paid anywhere, either by the day or the
t''"e at the Duneith Bridge. Transportation
furnished to the work.
Apply at my residence in Rock Island. on Or.
leans street, near the LIST ward school house
Jy25dI". l.. +. SAULPAUGH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
.z=3, MAN ED:
AEX%HQE LOST, HOW RESTORED

J"'' Pabitshed, /" seated eHreiope Price, si.r
ceHts.
ALECTUFE ON THE NATURAL TREAT
MENT, and Radical Cure Of Spcrrmatorrhua or
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Emissions, Sex.
usi Debility, and Impediments to Marriage gem
orally Nervousness, Consumption, Epilepsy and
Fits Mental and Physical lnospacit7, resulting
from Self-Abuse, &C., by Robert j, Culverweli,
NJ. D. author of the "Green Book" &c.
"a Boon to Thousands of Sufferers"
sent under seal, in plain envelope to any ad-
dress, POSTPAID, on receipt of six cents, or two
postage stamps, to CHAS. j. c. KLINE & co
l2S Bowery, New York Post Office box 1855.
Also DR.. Culverwells "Merriage Guide" price
20 cents. may5dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
First Glass WOrI
AT PRTCEs
AS Low as Any One,

leaving coarse cheap work to those who make
it speciality.
All those in want of anything in the line of
Wagons or Carriages are respectfully invited TO
call at their shop on Orleans street, nearly oppo
site Messrs. Underwood & Bogue's Agricultural
Warehouse, and examine their stock befors pur-
chasing of others. All kinds of repairing done
with neatness and dispatch. By strict attention
to business, they hope to merit and receive
continuance Of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to the senior member Of the firm.
KIMBALL l. JOHNSON.
Rock Island, June 1, 1855. iupId2mwtf
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
CATARRH CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on q new system which
is a sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from hVe to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
We wish it DISTINCTLY understood that DR..
KNAPP is NOT Travelling Physician. He on
Lf visits few places OCCAsIoNALLY, to accom-
modate his numerous patients who cannot CON-
yENIENrLL visit him in Chicago.
Gf'~ Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages OF disease While all the diseases are cur
able, II taken in season, all stages are not Your
case may be durable this week, not next-to-day,
not to- mOrrOM henne the 1nnn pr of hnInr,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

We are informed by the New York Times
that the issue in that state is "between those
who would secure the results OF the war and
those who would make an absolute guyfeR-
der OF those results This is the old buga-
boo over again. The radicals take the PEG.
pie, who fought the war through to success
for the Union alone, to be children; and they
think they can frighten them by telling them
that there is more "wOlf' coming, unless
this tyrant faction is continued in power
We ask the Times what has prevented its
party from securing the results OF the war;"
Has it not had full control ofthe government
ever since the war was ended Then what
is the matter? Who has obstructed it from
securing all the real "results" as fast as it
wanted to? On the contrary, have not all
men outside the radical party urged and
urged congress to finish up the work of re.
construction and restoration without further
delay2 This kind Of talk from papers like
the Times is cheating cant. 1t is iron clad
hypocrisy. II this corrupt and thieving fac.
ton in power can do nothing to Secure the
results of the war while in unqestioned con-
troll Of the government, and after trampling
down the executive and judiciary and rein
forcing itself with the army, how much more
power do they want in order TO encourage
them to make a beginning? Their plea is
that of knaves. They would secure the
receipts of the treasury for their own peck.
cts, place and power for themselves and
friends, and plumber enough to enable them
10 live without honest work for the rest of
heir dsys.-BoSton Post.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
LOCAL COLUMN.
Boots, Shoes, Leather 4 Findings

FIFTEEN CEYTs line will be charged for
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28

Tho republican party was organized for the
purpose Of eradicating human slsvery.-Spring-
field Journal.
Yes, aud you have succeeded. But why
did you not tell your readers that it cost
about one million lives, made about thirty
thousand widows, one hundred thousand
orphans, laid waste the finest portions of the
United States, made slaves Of about ten
millions Of white people in the southern
states, and entailed national blessing on
the government, in the shape of debt of
three thousand millions Of dollars, which
the white people Except bondholders) have
to pay? Was the game worth tho ammu.
milton ?-WiRois State Reqister.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-28
The Sisters of Charity
w THE
Virgin

w THE
Blessed Virgin A.!
Desire to inform their trends in Davenport
and the public generally, that their Academy
will reopen on Monday, August II, for the re-
ception Of
you NC DIHs!
as boarders, half boardeFS and day scholars.
The eourse Of instruction comprises all that
constitutes II good English education, French
Herman aud Latin languages Music on Orgsu,
Piano, Harp and Guitar; Drawing, Painting in
OIL and water cOlors, Monochromatic and Pastele
Paintings Embroidery and Plain Sewing.
A SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
separate from the othos, has lately been opened,
in which the above mentioned branches are
taught
RMS:
Board aud Tuition per quarter, $40 90
halt Board anu Tuition, do, $500
Tuition for Day Scholars, do, from S. OO to s.. 90
Payments required quarterly IN advance.
From this Rule there will be no Deviation.
Further information can be obtained at the
Academy, situated ON Eighth street, between
Brady aud Main sts., Davenport, Iowa.
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