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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-03-04

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-03-04

nE LlrrLr PlLGRIg for February, edited by
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
Communicated

Mr.. EprroR AS token of the unquali-
fed contempt in which the selfsacrifeing
Robinson is held by our citizens for his dis
interested pilgrimage to Washington to op
pose the bridge bill, suggest that, when
the meeting convenes to endorse Gen. Rod
mans efforts to secure its construction, a
resolution of censure be passed upon the
grasping and merciless extertiener who has
so long been gormandizing at the expense
of the community, not only for the base in
justice and heartless oppression of his mon
opoly, but for his cooe.t efforts to stay an
improvement which will promote the growth
and prosperity of our city and subserve the
public interests, for the paltry considerations
of enhancing his o,cn already unjustly ac-
CURED possessions.
1t appears to me, aside from any consid-
erations of partizan feeling, it would be a
BETTING occasion for the community to give
expression to their long-suppressed indigna-
ton. SAL. REGINALD.
May 7th, 1868.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
THE CAMPAIGN ARGUS!
EVERY FAMILY SHOULD HAVE IT!
Only One Dollar!

The coming Presidential cam
paign will be one of the most i'm
portant ever held in this coun-
try. it viii decide whether our
Government is to be preserved and
administered in accordance with the
principles of the Constitution, Or
whether it shall lapse into a central
power and, at last, into a military
despotism 1t is a subject of the
highest Importance that arrange
ments be made for furnishing the
people with proper reading matter,
in order that they may be informed
upon the issues to be voted on. For
this purpose we offer to furnish the
WEEKLY ARGUS in clubs of ten
copies or more, all sent to one man,
and for distribution among people
who are not now subscribers, at 81
each, for six months-all in each
club Of ten or more to pay in adj
vance and all in each club to COM
mence and end at the same time.
Of course we can only make bare
paying business, at this rate, but We
do it for the purpose of helping en-
tighten and arouse the people, hop
ING thus to increase the democratic
vote.
Each township should have its
central committee and its democratic
association, aud appoint active, re-
liable committees for each school
district. And the school district
committees should see that clubs
are raised to supply every family
with a paper. The money must al
ways accompany the order, as no
papers will be sent until the money
is received. Direct letters to
DANFoRTH & JONES,
Rock Island, Ills.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

Rock Island Market.

Rock ISLAND, May S.
FLoUR-Spring Double Extrs, in bbls. $40, 80 nj
wholesale, and 81, 40 at retail. Sacks sic, 40 at
Wholesale, and ST. 90 at retail. Loose SIC, 20 al
Wholesale, and SIC, 40 at retail.
WHEAr-No. 1, s2,o5. No. 2, 81 ,92. No 1,75.
CoRs-6SaT0c
0Ars-59a68c for IS lbs.
RYE-l ,50al,60
BARLEY-No. /, I.sos2,e 90. No. 2, LIS
BEANs-6 00a6,50
SALT. 25a3, 80 per barrel.
KERosESE-W holessle, barrels included, 40;
retail 6Bc.
HIGHwISEs-$2,5o. .t
Onions 10 per bush. Onion sets $500 per
bushel.
PoTAToEs-I,1e
EGGs-l5c doB.
BUrTER-Very choice lots, for retailing, will
bring 40c.
PoULrRY-Lfve chickens, 81, 50a3,0o per dos
LARD-fSc per II.
Hoas-For live hogs 6a7c. Dressed 7as, di-
viding on 200 lbs.
CArrLE-Livs weight, coumon, 3,00a3,5o
Prime shipping 4,50a5, SO per hundred pounds.
HIDEs-Green Country, 7c; green cured, &c
green calf, loa124c; dry flint, 12a15c; dry salt
ed. 12}c.
| Hay Prairie, sI5al7 per ton Timothy 1890
$4,000.
WooD-Oak So, 90 to 8, 50 q cord.
CoAL--At the Coal Valley Yerd, On the Leroe,
coal is sold at Is oents, the cost of delivering TO
be added.
From teams. in Market Square, at I4s1 cents
LrxE-Port Byron, Sl.40 per Dbl. Rock Island
lime Sl-25 per Dbl.
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(Commuaieated,)

EDITOR OF THE ARGUS, Sir.-Allow me
to show you good man, and hoao he acts.
LIST. He wishes all his neighbors unlimit
ed prosperity. Yes, sir, for the unexpressed
purpose that he may be personally benefit
ted thereby. ess
I'd. That they may "keep holy the Sab.
bath day,"-ail but crossing the river as of
the as they have money to pay for it on the
Ferry Boat. $50 H-f 4#a. ~
Sd. He strictly obeys the commands OF
the decalogue, all but takiug little fare on
Sunday morning before going to church, and
just allowing his servants tnet his OK, nor
his ass) to work all that day, feeding fires
and taking fares. But then, this is all done
to oblige the ungrateful people who want a
way of crossing the river without paying for
it.
4th He does all he can to further the
interests of his neighbors-except to cross
the river without paying him for it; that OF
course is detrimental TO their interests to 60
for nothing
5th. He is honest and open in all his
dealings with his fellow men-except a very
little underhanded work sometimes, such as
getting q secret petition signed occasionally
or an urgent journey to Washington when
it sabserves the private interests Of Ferry
Monopoly; that's all. That's only doing a
little dirty ,cork by the sly but then it was
all for the good of the City, and it was done
from the "purest motires" Yes, Brother,
from the ''purcst motires' to fill your own
purse. Yes, Brother, think the Board OF
Trade acted very naughty indeed, in presum-
ing to suspect, much more to say anything
to the contrary of its being for the best in.
terests of the city.
9th. He wishes well to all the world, OF
course he does-except the cities of Rock
Island, Moline and Davenport; they must
not have communication one with the other;
mo, no the Ferry Boat must do all, and
must pocket the money! But them, you
see, sir, he wiskes well, that's all; but acts
i'll, that's all.
Yours Respectfully,
OMrCRoN.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

IRANsPARENT.-Thea attempt of the Union
and few of the radical leaders who signed
Spencer & Robinson's memorial against
free bridge over the Mississippi, to control
and use the radical party to sustain the op-
position to the bridge is as plain as o pike
staff. And the charge that we have "com-
bined" with any one to make party capital
out of the question, is as wicked and mali.
ciously false as its authors are Infamous The
only member of the Board of Trade with
whom we ever had any conversation on the
subject, previous to the meeting, was John
Devoe, last Saturday, and he introduced The
subject! He informed us that Robinson had
been to Washington to oppose the bridge.
This was entirely new to US. We had never
heard q word of it before that moment. He
also informed US that the subject would be
brought before the Board of Trade. at the
next meeting. This was all news to as, and
was the only conversation we ever had with
any member of the Board on the subject.
We hardly think any one will believe that
we have entered into any continuation with
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

\ CITIZEN OF Rock ISLAND DROWNED IN
ST. LouIs.-We very much regret to learn
that Mr.. Cad. Edmiston, carpenter On the
steamer Dubuque, fell from that boat while
she was lying at the Northern Line Wharf,
In St Louis, yesterday, and was drowned.
Mr. VIM. G. Bennett telegraphed the sad
news to Lamont & Updike, with directions
to inform Mrs. Edmiston. Mr.. C. owned q
house near the Rodman Mills, and has resi-
ded in this city some three years or more.
Ills age was about 81 years.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

BODY FoUND.-Constabie Carsteps repor-
ted yesterday the finding of body On Credi.
Island. The body is supposed to be that Of
the man who drowned at the bridge some
time ago. 1t had evidently been iu the wa
ter three or four weeks and was much swol
en-. An inquest was held over it by Justice
Peters, and the verdict was accidental drown
ing. The body was buried in the afternoon
DGEeaport Gazette Mag 8. - 80. 7srr
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

FAMILY CASES.
Of IS to 20 large Walls, moroe-
CO or rosewood case, contain
ing specific for every ordina-
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to, and books Of directions,
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DR.. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his Office
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

An INcIDENr.-On the arrival of the Yves.
tern Union train, at eleven o'clock last nj ght,
Mr.. b. W. Bittenger, of Davis, Ills, took
apartments at the Rodman, for himself, wife,
mother and sister. At about two o'clock,
e messenger was dispatched for DR.. Trues.
dale, and before morning Mr.. B. was the
happy father of ss sound boy as was ever
born in Rock Island. That boy should be
named Rodman Bittenger.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

such radical as John Devoe 10 make party
capital Not much. Not any. But if we
have entered into any Combination with
any one il is with him, for he is the only one
we have talked with ON the subject. The
Union has gone over to Spencer q Robin
son, and is now seeking excuses for its
treaehery to the people.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

RIVER ITEMs.-The Davenport passed up
last evening. The Canada arrived from above
last evening, and left for St. Louis this morn
ing. The Hawkeye and Milwaukee arrived
this morning from above, and left for St.
Louis. The Pembina will be down to-mor-
row. The Keithsburg will be the regular
packet for Keokuk, tomorrow
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
st. Louis Market.

1oIcBfHPueu % sHo AfEub
ST.. Louis, May 8.
Flour-duil, but holders firm; very little doing.
Wheat-frm very little doing.
Oats--frm, steady 92a94.
Corn-7SaS0.
Barley-unchanged-
Provisions-dull lower.
Pork-2g.
Bacon-lower shoulders sold l4s4; clear sides
held lSt without buyers
Lard-firm IS chico tierce.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

cious sympathy. By the way-Can the
Union produce the written opinion Of any
deeently respectable lawyer that a second
election, on the Peoria railroad question
would be legal2 Until it can, its ,hypocrit-
ical sympathy is unnecessary. Why don't
those who want to saddle debt on the peo-
pie apply for a mandamus? Are they
afraid they can't control Judge Peasants,
against his own conscience and judgement,
as they have tried to do with the town clerk
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
SEWING MACHINES.

VIZ T. NORRIS HAS JUST RECEIVED A
We fresh supply Of Singers New Improved
Sewing Machines, They are known to be the
best now in use. Call and see them, over Bian-
ding's Creckery Store, two doors east of Darts
Hall. apr25dwIm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
New York Market.
10 thu ARGUg.

New YoRK. May 9.
Cotton-quiet; 3? middling uplands.
Fleur-lower; 9,75al0,S0 extra state; l0al3, 80
hoop.
Wheat-good export demand ut 37aS2 spring;
40 do; So amber green bay; 3,22 choice whise cali
fornfa.
Corn-improved; alas for new mixed western
afioat; 21}s22 old do in store and s1oat
0sts-lower at Sass for western afoat.
Pork-elosed dull ct %, 50a75 for new mess ;
~ ,50a62 for old.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
UNITED STATES BONDS.

HOLDERS Of Seven-Thirties must attend to
Ii them before they become due. or they viii
lose the right to exchange them for Bonds. 3
Conversions can be made st any time at the
First National Bank, or at the Banking House
Of Mitchell D Lynde, in Rock Island.
mch1 Tdv2m E.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

THE republican senatorial convention for
this district, composed ofthe counties ofRock
Island, Henry and Bureau, was held to-day,
at Geneseo At 4 o'clock we telegraphed
for news of their nominations and got the
70 llowing answer:
"They have voted twelve times, and each time
the vote stood IL for Henry county; Ii Tor Bu-
reau, and 9 for Rock Island. Nothing come out
of it yet. They will probably come to the con-
clusion to split up on one man or another IN the
course of the day" s-.-ss r4r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

HE Union seems to be very unhappy on
the town clerks account. That officer don't
stand IN any particular need of such suspi.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

TEMPLE OF HoNoR.-This temperance or
ganization held public installation of its
new officers last evening, at Odd Fellows
Hall. The installation services were per
formed by c. B. Knox, Grand Worthy Tenn
plar of the State of Illinois, assisted by
Grand Worthy Deputy R. H. vermillion.
The following are the officers installed
Geo Simmon, G W I: Noah Suter, W T
T A johnson. W R; J S Fay, " A r; R NJ Swee-
ney, W f R; Geo Norris, W Treas; Timothy
Webb, W Z; II c Vending. W c; A Bowen,
W G.; C 3 Knox, w s; VIM Gilmore, W Chap
lain Leroy Lawhead, W PIT.
After the installation ceremonies were
over, Mr.. c. H. Farr, of Chicago delivered
an address.
Last Tuesday evening the Social Temple
No. 8, to which the ladies belong, and which
is subordinate degree of the Temple of
Honor. installed their officers, which are as
| follows: .......
Henrietta Watts, S. P T; George Fl, Simmon
| B. P. T; Augusta Webb, S. V. T. Noah Suter, B.
V. I; Maggie Errett, s. R; r. NJ. Sweeney, 3
| r; Martha Knox, S. T: Curtis B. Knox, B. F. r
Louisa MeCurdy, S. T. Timothy Webb, B. L;
Henrietta McCurdy, S. G; Jas. 8. Fay. B. s; Har-
riet Doxee, S. Past P; Edwin B. Knox, b. P. P.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

BOARD OF TRADE meets at the city council
room, this evening.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

MUSICAL TREAT.-Is there anybody who
don't know Judge Brady, Of the steamer
Canada? Guess not. IF there is, they
should seek an introduction at once He is
the personifcation of fun and frolic, and he
always carries the tools of his trade along
with him. That queer little image showing
why the dog didn't catch the rabbit; the
persistent spider which wouldn't be brushed
from his shoulder and several other side
splitting devices, have cost inquisitive stran-
gers heap of good money-for juleps and
SIGH. Don't know Brady? Then get some
body to introduce you, at once. Watch for
the Canada and get a suitable introduction.
Last night the boat tied up, at our levee
and Brady brought his splendid colored
baud on shore and treated his friends to
some excellent music and songs. Will.
Hawthorne, one of OR citizens, connected
with the Canada, was among the party. At
ter an hour or two of excellent music, at
Vests, sandwched with suthn' nice, the par.
ty adjourned-but serenaded few of our
folks before going on board the boat. Come
again, gentlemen. ...
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
Daily ARGUS.
Premium Job Printing.

Orders for jon PRINrISs will meet witn Proihpt
attention at the Argos OFFICE, and be executed
In the yery best manner and at reasonable ratss.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
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HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFICS

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SocIABLE, a. Norris Hall, this evening.

MAPLE SUGAR.-See "Local" of a Lazare
L Son.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
Railroad Trains.

LEAVE Chicago, Rock Islsnd = Paciha going
East. 81 g. 40 A. M. and 500 p. N.
Going Wess--at sos A. NJ and Gas NJ
Western Union, and Sterling b Rock Island,
at $40 A, NJ. and 6.45 p. II.
Coal Valley, about 100 Al. NJ. and LOO P. NJ.
ARRIVE-Chicag3, Rock Island & Pacific,
from the East, at 7.45 A. M. and $40 p. NJ. 4
From the West, at sos A. M. and T.45 P. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling q Rock Islsn d,
at eos A. M. and l1.f5 P. M. ks
Coal Valley aboct III A. NJ. and 5 Pm.
GTrains run by Chicago time, witch 10
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
Mail Routas.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL--arrives Of
7:45 A. NJ. and $40 P. NJ. Closes At ESQ A. NJ.
and 1880 P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL-via Waterfowl, Hanp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordoya, ar
rives at sos A. M. Closes Sis P. III.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-Arrives At sos A.
NJ. Closes st 7:I5A-M. and 6;I0 P. M
ALEDO MAIL-via Camden Mills, Andalu-
sis, Edgington, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, Oquawka, TO
oquawks junction, iSagotown), leaves daily at
A. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. NJ Mail mat
tor for Pleasant Ridge, HaElitt, Buffalo Prairie
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Creek, and Mil
lersburg, goes by this route.
MACOMB MAIL-via Presumption, Suex, vi
ola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
mouth to Maoomb leaves Wednesday and Sat
urdsy Mt I A. NJ, and arrives Tuesday and FRI
day at P NJ. Centre Ridge and Richland
Grove are supplied by this route. ezg
COAL VALLEY MAIL-{by cars) daily, leaves
between 7 and 8 A. NJ, returning ut about s
PM Rural mail matter is sent to Coal VAL
ley.
CAMBRIDGE MATL-via Coal Valley, Orion
and Andover to Cambridge, leaves Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at A. NJ, returning
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at P. NJ.
Office hours from 1850 A. NJ. to 500 P. NJ.
ETSundAys, open from Q to 10 AM.
M. B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08
MARBLE MONUMENTS /!
Head Soonest
I MARBLE MANTLES,

ever before offered to the citizens Of Rock Island
and adjoining counties. Also NH kinds Of Joliet
Building Stone cut to order.
As each Of are practical workmen, and hsy-
ing been engaged in the above business for the
past IL years, We feel confident that we can give
entire satisfaction. Il
Thankful for the patronage Of the past, We
hope fora continuance Of the same for the future,
Entire satisfaction 10 guaranteed TO all.
49,. GEO. MURPHY.
80. II. II. STUART.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

PEREMProRY MANDAMUs.-H seems that
our neighbors across the river, who have
been sailing along so grandly for years past,
are now about to be compelled to pay their
debts. The Democrat says:
S A peremptory mandamns will soon be Issued
by the United States circuit court for the district
Of Iowa, compelling the authorities of the city
of Davenport to levy q tax sufficient to pay the
old Indebtedness of the city to the extent of $S7, :
Rufus Lord, of New York-$ 63, 59S, so, of Mark
Howard, of Connecticut for $l2, 600. and John
Weber, of New York, for a like amount.
The Gazette says:
The decision compels the city to pay these
Judgments to assess the property at the full value
and 10 tax the same at the present per cent. The
present taxes are said TO be enormous. What
will property owners declare now? We have had
meeting after meeting to compromise and fund
our city indebtedness. Plan after plan has been
proposed and either rejected or not acted upon
The Legislature have tried to help us, but to nc
purpose, and now we have "psy your debts; pay
them in full; principal, interest, and compound
INTEREST," The high taxes the next two years
will not settle the debt, nor the next fifteen.
When we remember that Davenport owes
pretty we'll on towards million of dollars,
it is evident that whoever owns property or
does business in that place will have a
pretty lively time to keep out Of jail for the
| next Is or 20 years. Rock Island people
may be very thankful that they are free
| from any onerous debt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-08

Where is the evidence that the opponents of
the bridge are trying TO conceal their opposition
In any case, what good can result from bringing
them to official notice and subjecting them to Of
fetal Gems ure Rim Union.
We are not surprised that the Union is
trying to keep them from exposure. VIII it
be able to do SO? We can tell better when
whe hear from the committee, tonight. The
people are watching that committee, in or
der to see who, among its members, is in IA
vor of whitewashing the opponents OF the
bridge, or suppressing their names.
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