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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
THE NEW RADICAL 2EvoLUTIoNAyY
PROGRAMME.

The radical programme now being CARED
out by Congress was avowed BY Sens.or
Wade in his speeches last fall. He then ie-
clared that the Southern States should be
reconstructed BY force, if existing lsss
failed to accomplish the object. 80
We are TO see how the people of be
North will receive the new course of meas.
ures which the radicals, in their desperati n,
have now matured and are ready to execr,e
Congress, with the united vote of the I'd
ical party in both Houses, will carry ut
the following measures, to wit:
FIRST. They put supreme power over he
excluded States into the hands of military
dictator, abrogatng the State laws and he
rights of all white citizens thereof.
Second. They subject the Execut;vt 10
the control of the legislative branch oithe
government; In fact. obliterating the former.
Third. They destroy the power of the
Federal Judiciary, thus removing all tarri-
'ers to the usurpation BY Congress o, the
powers OF the Federal Government.
Fourth. They order the President to re
instate Mr.. Stanton in the war department,
directing General Grant to execute the
order. e
Fifth. They now propose, BY bill brought
'or"aru IN the SENATE, by one OF their a5iest
men, to prepare for the Impeachment and
summary removal of the President BY law,
in case he should offer any obstacle To- the
measures which they have adopted or may
adopt This bill provides for the arrest and
suspension of President johnson as soon as
articles of impeachment shall be adopted
by n majority vote of the House. The
reason that Impeachment heretofore failed
was that Inv for the arrest and impeach-
ment and suspension from Office of the i'm
peached party had not been passed.
Radicalism is now reckless and desperate.
and will plunge the country into more fatal
than those from which we have
emerged.
Alarm and agitation everywhere prevail.
We see that gold has taken a sudden rise.
and entirely in consequence of the serious
difficulties into which the radical Congress
are plunging the country.
1t Is now apparent that Congress- will not
admit the excluded States into The Union
anIess npoa the most degrading terms, nor
unless these governments shall remain in
he hands of Congress or of its military
gents.-National htelligeneer. .,r.ff.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
"IS EXECUTIVE SESSION
'7<HN I ~ Y NtNNIVNt
"SENATE oE THE UNITED STATES,

"SENArE oE THE UNITED STATES,
january r. 1865
'Resoired, That having considered the en-
dence and reasons given by the President in
report of the 18th December, 1867, for the Sc
pension from the office of Secretary of War 4
Edwin nj. Stanton, the Senate do not CONCUR n
such suspension.
John ". FoRSEY. Secretary
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES UNITED STATES,
January II, 1885
ATTEST GEO. X. DEST, A. A. q.
Soon after the delivery of this commuai.
cation General Grant called in person ur,n
President during the meeting of the Cabiist,
and upon being reminded BY the Presid-nt
OF his reiterated promise, and especially OF
the promise made only on Saturday m n
ing last, General Grant admitted the DIT N
Use IN the presence of members of the { bi
net.
We content ourselves at present WITT N
simple statement Of facts, and will res~ve
all comments.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

S146,947

Conveyances to all the above Real Estate and
Bills of Sale TO the personal property, have been
made out and deposited with a Commissioner
who will, as soon the drawing is coupleted
cause Warranty Deeds to the, Zeal Estate and
Bulls of Sale to the personal property to be exc
cuted and delivered TO those respectively drawing
the same.
Minor and cash prizes viii be promptly paid OF
sent to those drawing them.
CESrRALIA, Ill, December 10, 1897.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Centralis
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with
the officers and members of the Association
styled the National Lincoln NJ numentsl Gift
Association" that they are well known and es-
teemed in this place and community as honest,
reliable, and Trustworthy men, and that we be-
Eeve that they will faithfully redeem the pledge
they make to the public, and TO the holders of
their tickets.
f. KOHL, Cashier LIST National Bank Of Centralis.
Il. D. NoLENAS, Collector Int. Revenue, LIST Dis
trict; Illinois. ls
E S. CoSDIr, Police Magistrate.
FLETCHER 4 COOPER, Publishers Cenrrslia Sent
incl
W. SroKER, Attorney at Law and Notary Public
L. F. CASEY, Attorney at Law.
J. SHULrz, Assistant Assessor Thermal Revenue,
Eleventh District.
Remittances may be made at our risk either
by Draft, Express, or p. o. Money Orders, to
either the President or Secretary of the Associs-
tiIn.
Nh Address all communications to the
Secretary of the Association.
J.W. SKIPN ORTIZ, President
R. B. DAVIS, Secretary.
J. 5. HUTCHINS, Proprietor Rodman
House. Agent for Rock Island and vicinity.
janlodlm. sac
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
Democratic STATE conventisa.
ROCKS OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CENTRAL CoMMIrrEE,

CENrRkL COMMITTED 4
Springfield, Jan. 9Th, 1858.
The democratic state central committee :, me. IN
Springfield on this date, pursuant to . caA from
the executive committee. full representation
from every portion Of the state being present, lhe
political situation and national future was the
snbiect OF earnest and careful consideration. The
facts which this con siderstion brought to the no.
tice Of the COMMITTEES wsre that the entire people
of the United States are labosing uader burden
of federal state and local txxatfon such as has
never been laid upon any people before. The
financial policy OF the dominant party is such
that these burdens must Inevitably increase if
the power of that party is continued. The OBJ
vious effect Of this policy 10 to create a monied
aristrocracy. In addition to this general system
OF oppression, large portion of the sovereign
states of the Union are not permitted to enjoy
republican form of government, but are crushed
into the condition of dependent colonies, by mill
tary rule. This system of government is pursued
BY the dominant party for the purpose of thrust
ing upon the country the sufrages of istely
emancipated slaves. The entire policy oil the
dominant party is therefore confined to an enort
to retain the patronage of the government by
means of negro suffrage, and the influence OF the
influential corporations of the country. THESE
facts being palpable and undisputed, the central
committee directed their executive committee to
call convention of the democracy of the state of
Illinois, to be held at Springfield, Illinois, on
Wednesday, April 18th, 1858, at 12M.
Iue ustnocracy OF eacn county are therefore
notified to send delegates to said convention tor
the purpose of declaring the principles which
shall actuate the democratic party in the next
presidential canvass; for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to the national democratic conven-
ton, nominating electors for the state of Illinois;
for the nomination of candidates for state officers
and for tie transaction of such other business as
may come before the convention.
Each county will be allowed one delegate for
every three hundred (300) votes cast for George
B. Mcclellan for president in 1854, and one dele
gate for fraction of $50 and over of said vote. i
JOHN A. McCLERNARD,
Chairman.
5000 R. E. G00DELL,
E. B. HERND0N,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
FROM the National Intelligencer, 18th.
fEoFLE OF THE NORTH, ARE YOU FREE 7
ARISE AND SPEAK.

Freemen of the North! Know that the
clutch of usurpation is at the throat of your
Ministers of Justice that your treacberous
servants, determined to destroy your Consti-
sutton, defended by your Chief Magistrate.
have desperately resolved upon abnegating
the Legislative branch of your Government,
entrusted to their per6dious hands. and in
order to demolish all restraint of treason are
about to destroy all the departments of Gov
eminent, even their own, and lifting your
liberties from your sovereign shoulders, to
lay all atthe feet Of militatv despot. Know,
people OF the great free North, that your
chains are forged that the bayonets, as it
were, are sharpened, the muskets are ehsrg.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
YANKEE NOTION STORE
WHoLHSALH AND RETAIL /!
ILLINOIS STREET, ROCK ISLAND.
FIELD & BROTHER.

The undersigned, Successors TO A. Hull have
on hand a full stock of
HANEK1E MOTIONS /.
consisting of Buck Mittens, Gloves, Pins, Nee
dies, Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, Machine
SIX, Thread, bindings, Buttons, Belts and Bac-
tles, Raznrs, Scissors, Pocket Knives, Toilet
soap, Bari ers' Soap, Hair Oil, Perfumery Combs,
Purses Calf and Morocco Wallets. Rubber Chains
and Rings, Whips, Lashes, Hosiery, Cigars, Sus-
Peoders, Gun Caps, Spectaeles, Shoe Laces, Head
N,ts, Chewing Gum, RIFLES, Ladies and Gents
bosoms and Collars, Paper Collars, and a great
variety of fancy articles generally kent in a No.
ton Store or by Live Yankees.
We buy our goods in New York of importers.
Jobbers and manufacturers for the Wholesale
trade. and can sell as cheap as any store west Of
New York.
FIELD BROTHER
Illinois Street Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
Comments OF the New York Press on thu
Action Of Congress

The New York Herald speaking of the
proceeding in Congress yesterday, saws that
the conflict between Congress and the Pres
ldent is coming to close quarters, and, after
reviewing the situation of affairs at the na-
ti"nal capital. it adds: "From these move
ments IN congress- and others foreshadowed.
and from all the signs of the times. we NAV.
we think, safely hazard the opinion that we
are on the threshold of the most momentous
events IN the history of the United States. y
The Tribune thinks the house and senate
are doing nobly, and believes they were nev.
er called upon to assume higher rponsibil;.
ties than those of to-day 1t says "the restor.
alton OF Mr.. stanton was plucky, and at the
same time prudent. The passage of the hill
in reference to the Supreme Cour. was tim
ely. Let there be no shrinking, no com.
promise, no timidity."
The Times believes that the proposed ac-
ton OF congress in regard to the supreme
court is direct assault upon one of the
essential features of our government, and it
cannot convince itself that the bill will re-
celve the support of the republican party
In congress. 1t may, it says, be important
TO the country that the congressional plan
OF reconstruction should be carried out. but
certainly cannot be so important as to iusti.
" the overthrow OF the supreme court.
Congress seems to have actually given ND
the effort to restore the Union under and
within the constitution of the United States.
1t looks wholly to violent measures. for
which it not only finds no sanction in its
but against which it fears the
whole weight of its authority will be brought
to bear; and, to ward off this danger, it re-
sorts to measures still more violent-to meas.
nres which ignore or set aside the pIainest |
of the constitution itself. and
which, if carried out. will thoroughly and |
permanently revolutionize the whole frame. |
work of our republican form of government
The World says: "This attempt to pap
IND SILENCE the supreme court will not sue.
,,eed, even if the bill passes over the Presi.
tents veto. The supreme court is Just as /
Competent to declare this law unconsfitnt;on-
! as to pronounce any law unconstitutionai
ana mere onght TO be no question that it viii
its right and dignity BY doing so.''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

The Cincinnati Commercial Ia radical pa.
peri is very severe on Mrs. Lincoln, in the
following paragraph:
Mrs. Lincoln must be a mad woman.
She was actually exhibiting her shabby old
hnery in Providence, Rhode Island, the 9th.
er day, and would have made a regular show
OF 1t if the Board of Alderman had not re.
fused peremptorily to grant a license for the
disgracefnl exhibition. he miserable wo.
man thinks she disgraces her husbands
trends by such exposures. She is mistaken.
She cannot even mortify them any more let
her exhibit her clothes or herself as she
may.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
Pious old Ben. Wade is reported as sayil

Pious old Ben. Wade is reported as saying
to a political friend, the other day, that,
From the looks of things, it appeared to
him that everything had gone to hell"
1t is notable that Mr. Wade's somewhat
unpleasant conclusion is predicated upon
1.-THE looks of things" From this, one may
get some idea of what the establishment
mentioned looks like. One of these days
the revolutionists IN congress viii be able to
state how it appears, not only from the looks
of things, but from the smell of things.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
The Popular Excitement.

The flood of dispatches received in this
city during yesterday, in reference to the
Stanton affair and the conduct of congress
IN regard to the supreme court and the new
reconstruction bill, indicate an unusually in.
tense excitement upon these subjects among
the people throughout the country. The
masses are beginning to watch the proceed
ings OF the congressional revolutionists. and
are preparing to rebuke them in tones that
will make the stoutest of them shudder-
National Intellioencer. l5th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

We omit the table of counties for the
state, on account of its length, but will state
for the benefit of the democracy of this region
that Rock Island county is entitled to del
egstes; Mercer 4, Henry and Whiteside 8.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
The Great Political Raaotion.

SPRISGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. l6.-It is WORTHY
oil notice that the recent acts of congress in
relation to reconstructing the supreme court
and the Reinstatement of Stanton in Office.
are disgusting many republicans in this city.
Moderate men declare that they win not act
with party to the success of which such
means are necessary. sa.at sse .sss.a so
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

Wells street, Chicago, III On reinittance OF 70
cents in postage stamps, il will be sent free BY
mail. Also, for sale by Charles Some, AZ South
LaSaIle street. DIR. J. Luharch, author of the
Mirror of Youth, has. since 1850, treated all dis
eases of privase nature according to the new
method introduced and practced BY him for over
twelve years with the most brilliant success. -
oct3edly. -.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

Having secured the services Of
Mr.. e. W. HAYOHI6,

the well known maker Of the Champion Base
Ball Belt, and the only manufacturing
JBWBA8R s. gNgRAWlgH
in mis- c;tv. formerly with Mr.. Riggs6 are
now nrepared 10 execute I'll work in that line in
On. hest New York style, Mr.. II. having had 20
~.srs' experience in some of the best eastern
manufactures. --.-.- .,-,
xorL warranted 10 give perfect satisfaction.
large stock of
watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silver Ware
Always on hand. ..t
R0SENFlELD EPSTEIN,
ian6dIm opp. wadsworth's Dry Goods Store.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18

At the charter election in WATERFOWL,
New York, on the 30th, the democrats car
ried the city by $50 majority. At the state
election in November. Last the radicals
carried the city by 81 majority.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
ENERGY BRICK.

A TKINsoN, MURDOCH CO., win sell
IA Brick, delivered. for eight dollars Der
thousand, and are prepared to make contracts for
any amount ct eleven dollars per thousand, In
tbs wall, builder measurement. jsn7dtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
CHOOSE BETWEEN A yIeoR

unumeIy death. I'd, 10"
much misery and sickness
would have been spared
me had I but read this be-
fore : just published
Third edition. Price IS
cents. The Mirror o
Youth, or the Mysteries
of Sexual Intercourse. By
DR.. J. Lubarch, Practicing
Physician, No 143 South
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
THE NATIONAL LINCOLN
GIFT
ASsoCIATIoM.

csPital 70. = e--u 800 sl4s.e.7
Numner OF iickets, l46 PAT
Price of Tickets, each, 81 90
Number Of Prizes, s0oO
This association viii make Grand Distribu
tion of Gifts at CENTRALIA ILL
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY q, '6S

When each tickst-holder will be entitled to on.
fine Steel Engraving.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-27
ELECTION BILL PASSED THE SENATE.
Duration Of the Impeachment Trial.
WAsnIyaroy. February 26. ls68

WASHINGTON, February 26, 1865.
In the criminal court for the district to-
day Chief Justice David K. Cartier presid-
ing, NJ. H. Carpenter, ESQ, counsel for
Secretary Stanton, withdrew the charge
against Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas,
who was thereupon discharged from Gus
tody. He was not satisfied with this action
but wanted to be committed to prison in
order to sue out a writ of habeas corpus,
and thus bring the case before the supreme
court of the United States upon its merits
But as there was no charge against him
Judge Cartier told him to go home, which
he did.
Secretary McCulloch ignores Secretary
Stanton's drafts, and refuses to pay them.
General Grant has just received more
documents from General Hancock in sup
port Of his orders removing New Orleans
muzicipal officers. But after having fully
considered the whole matter, General
Grant has decided not to change his order
of six days ago, directing General Hancock
to restore the deposed members of the city
council. This action is no doubt final.
The senate bill which passed yesterday
| provides shat elections for state officers and
congressman may take place in the unre.
constructed states on the same day that the
constitutions are submitted for ratification
or rejection. Also, that any registered
voter, on presenting his certificate of regis
tration in any parish or county in the state
of which he is q citizen, shall have the right
to vote, provided he has been a resident fol
ten days next preceding the election in the
parish or county in which he offers to vote.
This bill was concurred in by the house
to-day.
Judge R. X. Howell, of New Orleans
has petitioned congress for the removal Of
political disabilities.
Mr.. ]. B. Sullivan, tie present incum
bent, opposes the confirmation of Mr.
Foulke, of Illinois, as naval officer at New
Orleans.
1t is the general opinion here that thu
impeachment trial will last about one
month.
1t is reported in conservative circles thai
Judge Cartier dismissed the charges against
General Thomas. But the correct state
ment of the case is as above given. Sec
retary Stanton's counsel withdrew the
charge, thus taking the whole matter out o
court. This mode Of procedure deprive
the friends of President Johnson of tn,
opportunity to sue out a writ Of habea
corpus, and thus transfer the ease to anoth
er tribunal WHLARD'S.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-27
COLONIZATION OF COLORED
PEOPLE,
Letter % IEon. 1Ym. d. K.ner.


Rev. H. Ryan, pastor of the African
Methodist Episcopal church of Columbus.
Mississippi, recently addressed memorial
to congress, on behalf of three thousand
colored people, citizens of Mississippi,
praying for national aid to enable them to
migrate to Liberia. The reasons assigned
for wanting to go are that they see no pros
pect ofsuccess by remaining at home. The
white people have too great ah advantage
which they seem determined to make use
Of The memorial says, "They have
all the land, all the money, and all the
education There are SO many labor
ers that they can not all get work, unless
they will work for almost nothing. Many
have to beg the privilege of working for
their viotuals and clothes. Great numbers
OF the planters have refused their laborers
pay altogether. And the laboring people
encounter the old opposition to educating
their children. Teachers selected by them
are not allowed on the plantations. All these
things operate against the building up of in
dependent homes, or providing for children.
This petition was sent to Hon. W. D. Kel-
ley, who writes to Mr.. Ryan, informing him
that the memorial would be presented by
him the next day, February l7,) but at the
same time takes occasion to advise the citi-
zens of Mississippi that he does not think
colonization the most effectual mode of
curing the evils complained Of In the
Judgment of Mr.. Kelley, this oppressive
policy adopted by the old masters in the
South is part of the infatuation which
prompted them to 60 into the rebellion.
But this course manifestly tends to their
own impoverishment, is against their own
interest, and will not long be pursued
The only source of wealth in the interior of
the South is in her lands, which are value
less without labor, but which, properly
TILED, will yield enough probably in three
years to repair the, losses of the war,
and make the people as wealthy and
prosperous as they ever were in the same
sections. The laborers will necessarily
partic Instead, there
fore, Of sending our productive labor out
of the cOuatry, it is plainly the best policy
to encourage it to remain. Reconstruction
which is now near at hand, will bring in
its train laws giving perfect equality as tC
civil rights to all men, including educa
ton. The people are urged to bear will
what patience they can their present bur
dens in the hope that the present darkness
which is most depressing, is but the fore
runner of glorious dawn about to breal
upon them. "For these and other reasons,
Mr.. Kelley adds, she will be compelled tc
oppose the colonization scheme"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-02-27

BOARD OF POLICE CoMAIssIssIoNERs.- s.--Pres-
ent, Mayor Heath president, MessrS. Ear
heart Shelly, Courcelle, and Macarty.
There were two or three charges against
George W. Kent, whose position is night
watchman at City hall, but the investigation
was postponed until next meeting.
r. Gayard and j. c. O'Connor were
charged with refusing to arrest party
when ordered, and William Mayheld was
embraced in the case. A policeman was
beating Sergeant Douglas in the second dis
trict, and these men when called on to ar
rest the assaulter, also an officer, refused, fol
which they are prosecuted. Mixed up in
this affair is the sergeant, who, after testi'
mony had been taken in this case, was him
self placed on trial. Against his name
stood six charges. Gsyard, o'Connor, and
Mayfield were discharged from the aecusa-
tion.
There appears to exist a petty, childish
kind of quarreling or animosity in portion
OF the force in the second district. The
case was narrowed down to six charges
against Douglas, not to mention intimations
ofineficiency. He was suspended for three
days.
The board adjourned until next Monday
evening. -
ForRTiI DISTRICT REooRDrR's eouRr.-
Recorder Il. T. Vennard disposed Of this
among other cases yesterday
Ellis willis was examined on a charge OF
assault and battery. The court, after hear
ing the evidence, sent the accused before
the first district court for trial bail in the
sum Of $3.50 for his appearance was re-
quired but not given, in default OF which
he was committed to the parish prison.
The mill to which Henry Clay carried his
grist still remains.