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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

The Philadelphia Age says Mr. Revenue
Commissioner Wells has done good service
for the democratic party and the country BY
issuing tue Radical Apology" Il spikes
the guns of his own party. According to
their own showing, they are BIZ all odds the
most extravagant party that ever held the
relns Of power in this country. In a time
OF peace they ruu up the expenses to far
more than war figures. And what have the
people received for all the taxes drawn from
their industry? Business has not been stim.
uIated, the south does not grow mole cotton,
nor can the poor man support his family
with less labor. Four hundred and thirty
seven millions of dollars have been maid mt
for governmental expenses in twelyqmon,b
and yet the nation is no more prospa,on.
than before. If the people needed reason,
why they should vote for Seymour and
Blair, they can be found in Mr.. WelIs's
Radical Apology"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

Speaking of Gen, Singleton, Eadicsl
paper says "He is a man of frankness and
ability-he has never pretended to be what
be is not" That is about as high compli,
ment as could be paid to any living states
man. From a radical source, it is much
more than mere compliment.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

Now is your time to buy Dry Goods
Good Prints at Sets, Bingham at l5cts,
Lawns 20cts, Yard wide Sheeting l23cts,
Linen Table Cloth 45cts, Blesched Muslins
from Sets upwards.
Good French Gingham worth Scots
down to 3Octs, and all Dress Goods below
New York prices.
Call and see US.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

VAST QUANTITIES OF IVORY DESTROYED
Thousands Of teeth that might last life.
time are lost every year, simply because the
parties concerned either forget or do not ap.
preciate the fact that Sozodont, duly sp.
Piled, renders the dental substance proof
against decay.
Accidents will occur even in the best reg.
ulaisd families, and "SpaldinR's Glue"
should be kept handy, always.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

With the negroes to help them, the radi.
cas- have gone up in the state of Louisiana
When the democrats and conservatives in
New Orleans ratified the nomination of
Seymour and Blair, almost the entire popu-
lRtIon took part in the demonstration.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
FOR SALE.
Brass and Iron Work,
Gas F1tt1nR
AND
S TE A NJ PIP IS
LEVEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.

LEVEE, NEAR FERRY LANDING.
The subscriber, at bis shop on the Levse near
WOltmans, invites the attention of his friends
and the public generally to his large and complete
stock Of Brass and Iron Goods, such As Steam
Cocks, Valves, Water Gauges Whistles, OifCupa
Beer Cocks, Pumps Gas and Steam Pipe of al
sizes, Zinc, Babbtt Metal, etc., etc.
steam and Gas work promptly attended to anf
put up in workmanlkc manner.
Gas fixtures Of all kinds for sale.
Gas 6ttsrs supplied.
He has screw cutting machine, which cuts
screws upon gag and steam pipe from ! Of az
inch TO 1 inches--the largest machine west of
Chicago
JACOB Riley.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
LOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion Of articles under Ibis head.
New Goods.

have just arrived with nice and veil
selected stock of Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods, such as Prints, Muslins, Ginghams,
Alpacas and Notions, which will be sold, for
the next 80 days, OF reduced prices. l in.
vite the public to call and be convinced.
aug4dlm. l.. WOLF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
FOR SALE.

THE subscriber offers for sale, or in exchange
i. for team and wagon, his house and lot,
in the city of Rock Island, on Ontario street,
south part of the city, at bargain. The house
IS very convenient and in good repair, good well
Of water, and an excellent garden.
Also, 81 acres Of good farming land in Henry
County, in the neighborhood Of Geneseo. A
part Of the land is under good cultivation, and e
portion is timbered.
The above'property will be sold on very liberal
terms, and an indisputabls title given.
Enquiry may be made at d. Beck's saloon on
Exchange street.
JACOB BEUERLEY.
Rock Island, July 30, 1868, dw2W.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

On the 18th day of August there will be
total eclipse Of the sun, 1t will only be
visible in the far east, Africa and portion
Of Guinea. On the third of next November
there will be a total eclipse of the whole
radical party of the United States, which
will also only be visible in Africa and Guin.
ca. This last eclipse will be especially visi,
BILE to the niger radicals, radical niggers
and Gninaa carnat. harrnrs
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

A correspondent of the New York World,
who has been travelling extensively through
this state estimates that it will give 10000
majority for Seymour and Blai. and our
state ticket, headed by Eden and O,Brien.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
Odd Fellows

Rock Island Lodge No. l8, |. o. o. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at u o'clock Pm.
JOSEPH A. GRAY, N. G.
c. B. KNOX, R. S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpscas, Lus.
tres, BrOcades, Csmbrays, 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, 1868-08-08

Go to to the Bryant Strntton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator. For CIRCULARS ad.
dress [enclosing stampsI the Bryant & STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

OF Missouri.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECToRs--AT LARGE.
JOHN A. McCLERNAND, of saugamon
7. L. DICKEY, of LASalls.
SILAS l.. BRYAN, of Marion.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
EBEN F. COLBY, Of Cook.
RICHARD BISHOP, of MeHenTy.
+. f. BUTCHER, Of 0gle.
DELOS B. PHELPS, OF Warren.
JOHN 7. LINDSEY, Of Peoria.
p. A. ARMSTRONG;, Of Grundy.
CHARLES BLACK, Of Champaign.
JAMES s. EWING, Of Mclean.
S. p. SH0PE, Of Fulton.
GEORGE II. HOLIDAY, Of MacouPin
VIM. B. ANDERSON, of Jefferson.
EDWARD M. WEST, Of Madison.
CHARLES BURNETT, Of Gallstin.
Democratic state Ticket.
For Governor,
JOHN r. EDEN, OF Moultrie Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
WIN. H. VAN EPPS, of Lee Co.
For Secretary Of State,
GUS. VAN HOOREBEKE, Of ClintoH Co
For State Treasurer,
JESSE J. PHILLIPS, of Montgomery Co.
Por State Auditor,
JOHN R. SHANNON, of Randolph Go.
For Attorney General
ROBERT +. WILLIAMS, of Mclean Co.
Fer Representative in Congress, at Large,
VIM. W. O'BRIEN, Of Peoria County.
For PenitcnuAry Commissioners,
JOHN W. CONNETT, Of Cook Co.
WIN. GARRARD, of Lawrence Co.
CALNEH FARLEY, of Will Co.
Democratic County Ticket
For Repressntativs-i7th District
JOHN McCANDLESS, Of Coal Valley.
For Circuit Clerk;
serg't JACOB ADAMS, of Black Hawk.
For Sheriff: i
ELTON c. CHOPPER, Of Rock Island.
For Coroner
OBJ. HIGGINS, Of Rock Island.
District Candidates.
For Congrcss--4tn District
Gen. JAMES W. SINGLETON, Of Adams.
For senator-2lst District:
CHARLES DUNHAM, Of Henry.
For Board Of EquaiIatou--2lst District
JESSE EMERSON, Of Bureau.
For Prosecuting Attornsy-6th District
CHARLES X. LADD, Of Henry.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
STONE CUTTERS WANTED.

STONE CUTTERS are applying for work in
- such numbers, that, after this, we will pay,
or what hands we need, the highest going
wages, at the work in Dunleith.
Apply at my residence in Rock Island, on Or
leans street near the lst ward school house, or
at the Bridge in Dunleith.
Rug3d2w. LIE. SAULPAUGH.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

The Boston Post says the general bank
rupt law was amended by congress so that
the operation Of the so per cent. clause is
postponed to January !, 1869.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

Radical rule in Tennessee has bankrupted
the state, precisely as it will bankrupt every
other state that tolerates it.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
MAEonic.

Barrett Chapter No. l8,R. A. NJ. meets o.
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tues
days Of each month.
j. l.. RAMSEY, H. p.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

How does Seymour stand IN J.. Tribune
He stands without staggering.-NY y. World
And that is where Il
He differs from BlaiE-- Hartford Post.
And yet you can't
Say that for Grant.-N. II. REGISTER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

The hardest thing against Seymour ia
the following, dated Washington, June %,
1862:
az shall be happy to be always esteemed your
friend. u. NJ. STANToN.", y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
Bronze for, Sale.

A LOT OF VERY SUPERIOR BRONZE is
n offered for sale at bargain. Call at the
ARGUS Office. Rug4dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
A Rich Thing.

The Bridgeport fdrmer reveals "a bust
ness transaction that lately occurred in tina,
city, which illustrates unmiaiakably the DOB.
ular feeling in regard 10 the presidential
candidates. Some weeks since, the great
photographic establishment In Bridegroom.
received from New York house, large or.
der for Grant and Collar medals to be
worn on the coat. But the sale did not
come up to the expectations Of the order
and within a week, they have been re.shipp-
ed to the Bridgeport factory, with orders to
change the portraits to seymour and Blair, +"
there being no other way Of getting rid of
the medals.-Ne'o Haren Register.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08
Democratic National Nominations

saturday Evening, August 6, lsss.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-08-08

Fer Prsaldsnli III.
Ho1AEx0 SEYMOUR.
Of New York.
For Vice President;
Gen. r. r. BLAIR, Jr.,
OF Missouri.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
THE CHINESE EMBASSY AT BUFFALO-sUN TAJEN
GETS A DUCKING

BUFFALO, Aug. 16.-It having been generally
understood that the Chinese Embassy would pay an In
formal visit this city yesterday morning hasy prepar
atoms were made by the Hon. Israel T. Hatch and T. r.
Hazard esq TO escort them on flying visit to some OF
the principal objects interests during the few hours Of
their tarry With At 10 O'Clock the abovenamed gen
rlemeu accompanied by Mayor Rogers and Mr. VOught,
President board OF Trade met the embassy at Nj
agara Falls depot with open barouehes drawn Oy Tour
horses drove direct to the Niagara elevator, where
Ceestials took deep interest ia witnessing the opera
tons OF receiving ana uanslerfbg g s
made by them OF the tact hat the htst slean
tor ever built the United States was Dut IN TINS city
in 1sl3; that now the city can boast Of - laIge
elevators win a storage capacity VI o,VVV Vit
bushels and unlimited transfer capacity, ana tnaU
five grau-drers connected with the elevators The
Embassy next examined the WadswOrth Union iron
Works and delighted on Their return the visitors
were by the Superintendent OF the IRE Department
who explained the operation OF hIstclass steam en-,
CINE. The Embassy were next driven 10 the private
mansion OF the Hon. Israel y. Hatch where sum- uOus
hospitality dispensed. The residence Of Col Fisher,
late Consul to Japan, next visited and refreshments
on entering col Fishers parlors find japanese
wants attendance. Thence, after rapid drive through
the Buffalo Club House. where T. f. Hazard esq served
sumptuOus collation.. The steamer wabash one OF the
finest fastest the Erie Railway steamers having
been placed at Mr. Hatchs dsI osal for SAL IN the mar
citizens OF both sexes with atu band OF music accompa
oved along fine barbor convoyed by the steamer Peru
and mnumerable small steam craft the visitors were sa-
utcd by the whistle Of steamers ana the dipping OF dgs
by sal vessels The squadron stopped opposite Fort
Col. Hamilton cOmmandant OF the United states troops
Oh duty at that post. After delightful ride down the
rIyer there being sufficient time return to the city
take the train for Niagara Falls, the steamer wabash
steamed down TOnawauda intercept the train Here
accident occurred to sun Ten Assistant Enbassador
While that dgnitgry was crossing rckety ola wharf he
was precptaed by loose plank through the wharf into
deep water. On coming TO the surface the ambassador
seized plank, and kept himself aoat until deck Aand
OF Wabash who had eaped overheard could
reach him by swimming. A rope vas passed under tle
dangers had passed the Minister and the Embassy had
gOodnatured laugh over the accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

MINING EEws-AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY,
The Talisker Silver Mining Company, South
Australia, have sold, in London, during the past six
months five shipments Of silver lead, weighing 100 uns,
and containing 7475 OF silver There in
transit the COmpanys agents, in London five other
shipments weighing l22 tuus. and containing sG2s Gun
ces OF silver; making total of lG503 OF silver and
25 OF lead shipped during the past six months.
The population OF South Australia Is estimated at
ia $50.
Capt Gregor has discovered the remains OF an enor
nous animal at kOOringa, South Australia. Among the
bones discovered part OF the Jaw in which the
teeth are embedded I'VE inches The teeth measure TWO
and a half inches across the surface, each way.
The quarterly returns for south Australia snow
that the receipts have been E03JO against 4loOj Tor
the similar quarter last year The expenditure &lo2OO
against &2sOOO0 This increase Is almost entirely Oh tue
item Of public works.
The south Australian Government intend reducing the
number OF volunteers in the colony ,
Another silver mine has been discovered IN South Aus
tralia Some specimens which were exhibited ia Adelaide
would give il is estimated, about 70 Ounces 10 the tun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
remains viii be taken hence for Chicago tomorrow

remains viii be taken hence for Chicago tomorrow
evening.
In obedience TO instructions from the Soldiers and
Sailors Central Republican Committee, the Grant
and COlfax Boys in Blue OF the District OF Column
bia have published stirring and patriotic address,
announcing the headquarters Of the organization
AT No. $40 Pennsylvaniaave., opposite the
Metropolitan Hotel, where any honorably dis
charged soldier or sailor can become member by
signing the rolls. Recruiting stations are estab-
lished on Capitol Hnl est. and feminist
East. and at Col Fishers regimental quarters,
Fourteentb-st.. near X. The commander invites
the Soldiers and Sailors Union, the Grand Army of
the Repubc the Grant Clubs and all soldier organ
zations favorable to the Republican party, by what
ever name known. TO fuse with them for the COM
mon good and for glorious campaign.
Messrs Dempsey and O'Toole of tins city, being
the lowest bidders for stationery for the War Depart
mept for the fiscal year ending the 3Oth june 1862
under the advertisement contract with them was
entered into on the 23d umo that firm having failed
70 comply with the terms of their contract. the Sec
retary of War directed that contract be made with
Messrs Blanchard g. Mohun of this city, II they
would accept the same at their proposal, which was
next lowest after that of Dempsey N OlOole, they
accepted the offer and the contract is to be maue
with them. Complaint is made at the delay OF Sec
rotary McCuloch in executing the ne" lax id" AHo
law was approved July Goth, nearly month ago yet
beyond the appointment of a few gaugers scarcely
ANYTHING has been done towardputtng ltlnto ehclent
operation Not Supervisor has been appointed, ana
the Government is losing thousands of dollars daily
by the accompaniment of the officers provided I'M
der the new law Nominations for more than half of
these offices were made two weeks ago by Commits
sioner Rollins. but no action has been taken upon
them nv the Secretary. Even the President is en-
gazing his attention with petty appointments OF
gaugers. and requested McCuloch, few days ago,
TO appoint one in Richmond which was done.
j. O. brigham late Deputy Collector of the Port of
Richmond Va attempted TO commit suicide, yester-
dav. nv stabbng himself II times in the side, near
the heart. and then cutting ms throat from ear To
ear Dsappointment in not being reinstated IN office
is assigned as the cause of the act lie Is native OF
Massachusetts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
NEW ZEALAND.
MURDER or SETTLERS BY INSTRUMENTATION
REPEEsENTATIyE- IL THE ASSEMBLY.
EniI-.nrn nm Old NIlnr cLlct belOnging to


MURDER or SETTLERS Hl THLNAlNEs-MAORI
REPEEsENTATIyES IL THE ASSEMBLY.
Kaikoura an old Maori Chief belonging to
Mongamonga New Zealand. met his death by fall from
his horse while proceeding % The AmUn pa. His age
is IN known but OF tie oldest MaYrits ~ INC Ills
trct state that De must have been over 100 years.
The new Maori king lu the fIuFlBte 20 AucA!iuu ls
likely 10 caus sss''-'sf fsesse~a his followers
,.sIut nr friendly natives.
on Friday the 18Th OF June. says The WSllgtOr hide
Jfudc a. tie distressing intelligence reached wellington
that an unfortunate settler named Cah had been bru
tall murdered and mutiatcd by the natives, near kete
Storm Bird brought to Wellington LeuienuntCol Nc
DOnne who the bearer OF the sad news that three
other settlers, named respectively Clark Squiree, and
Smith had met the fate. From what we learn,
t seems that Cah squlre aud Clark In the act OF
building a house, near kotemarae when murderous
after Jumped upon their victims whom they literally cut
20 pieces. The other unfortunate man, Thomas smith,
was a trooper In the Armed Constabulary He LETT camp
Wah about o'clock to catch his horse. After catch
ing IT, and while IN the act 81 mounting, yOley was
fired from behind bush, aud as he fell, the MaOries
upper part OF his body which they bore on The occur
renee OF these tragedies naturally created the utmost IN
diguation. and 10 little alarm, among the settlers IN
Naugauui.
Sir George Bowen returned from his Northern tour and
would open the Assembly person. HIS EXcelency had
New leaders continually beng discovered IN the
Thamcu district and the auricrous deposits OF extra
ordinary richness In the quartz already crushed Several
very fine specimens have been found
An American Consul j. about 10 be appointed for the
port Of Wellington. II believed that Capt Mcintyre,
OF this city, will be- chosen ~ fill the post.
-Four Maori representatives viii st m the Colonial Par
lament for the irst time in next session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
JAPAN And CHINA.
CHINA.

THE UNITED STATES FLEET-GOLD DlGGlNGs-
oUTRAGEs UPON NATIVE CHRISTIANS.
SAN Francisco, Aug. lG.-The Pacific Mail
Compapy's steamship Colorado arrived this morning
She hiring, Yokohama dates TO July 20. aud Shanghai and
uopgKone dates OF July TO- The Colorado experienced
stronc head winds the entire homeward passage. She
has so cabin passengers and 500 Chinese In the steerage
ard her cargo consists Of 10000 packages OF tea and silk
for the United States and Europe The Pacific Mail Com
many. stealnship New-York arrived at Yokohama on
JnIy o. The Pacific Mail Company's steamship Great
Ronuc had received her shaft from the Colorado
and would leave for HongKong with freight and passen
oers from New York, on July 49,
su,NcIt,t July l5The United States fleet is mostly
nth the darship In Japan The M0nOcocy Is here all
W. hoord are we'll The AshuelOt is nj rcnsng The gold
Sis AT Chez Foo being prOspccted by foreigners.
Enort came by the Fulong from Nagasak that $50
Tbr,i,an Japan natives had been taken out from Ma
ii 49, % steamer and drowned, Notwithstanding the
semonstrances OF the consus at that port The China
fhe Iananese Government and the machinery Is TO be re-
KonS ~ inspect the British troops In Japan Several
niyne. had been committed aud the Offenders caught
aud pnnIshed She introduction OF the American fog
ON te Yangste River strongly advocated Arrived
M shangLa the ship HOrat0 from NeW-iork' ana the
bark Madawaska, from Boston ... o,.-,.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-08-17
SOUTH AMERICA.
COLOMBIA.


FURTHER TROUBLES AHEAD-MUCH ADO ABOUT
NOTHING-THE L. 5. STEAMER sACo.
IRON ORR own CORRESPONDENT
PANAMA, Aug. 5.-NOthing of Importance has
taken place since my last IL Is generally feared how
ever that we are upon the brink OF another revolution
1t is becoming more probable every day that the leaders
OF the late movement will quarrel among themselves for
the spos as soon a. Ponce returns from the interior
The latter obtained his triumph too cheap and will not
be permitted long 10 enoy the fruits OF his reachery
Last evening some what Don QulXOc affair took place
here calculated to raise the rsbes OF saint. IL APP
pears that Gen COrreOsO, while ON visit at the mousse
Of a friend. had taken = nap, ana renamed asleep
for several hours. His prolonged absence from MS resi-
deuce which l. at the time the Darrachs' hrscHa
and general headquarters Of the army rise To some
anxiety and after tins general panic selleu the
troops and the people OF the dfTdbOi Ocers ana men
at once commenced vigorous search, u NUMBER OF
pr yate dwelling entered. and the domestic hearths
of several constructors invaded but no CeW OF the
missing general could be- found. All sorts OF ruuors at
once spread over the city, Some said he had been asss
sinoed others that he had been poisoned and his BODY
made away WITH and third party would have IL that ne
had been kidnapped everything was commission ana eN-
element. Toward evening IL became known where
he was Fifty men armed cap PIE marched
10 the rescue. They surrounded the house from
all sides 10 prevent any of Ills kdnappers from escaping
lima ginc the righteousness OF the situation when they
their valiant cheftain was merely dsctP
and resting after the important abors of the day lie
WAS led back his home IN triumph anna the cohbtat-
ulaiious of his friends from his miraculous escape
The United States steamer SacO LETT AspnWaI on inc
Cd inst having 40 Un the SICK list Inc u o sleaeI
De soto has taken her place $500 -, -,
The steamer Lmeua has brought me ntelgence Oh tne
death of Ass-tantsurgeon l.. ID. Malta OF the fOHhat
AN lie was buried sea. The steamer huehhe, from
Australasia, has just arrived