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The unnecessary war upon dogsi is Great
ing great Indignation among the people. At
Skif & Gaylord's concert last night, several
capital local hits were made in regard to it,
which brought down the house with tremen.
duous applause. This shows the popular sem
timent. A good dog. properly kept, proper
iy fed and properly watered never goes mad
It is the low, beggarly, worthless ours, which
are not properly taken care of that 60 mad /;
dogs that are suffered to look out for them.
selves, and feed on improper food, some-
times to "a surfeit, sometimes half starved,
and never watered. Such dogs ought to be
killed--the sooner the better. But when q
family has'a fine blooded dog, valuable
pointer, terrier, shepherd, or other weIl-bred
dog, it is an outrage to kill him. The pub.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

THE report Published in the board oftrade
article is curiosity in literature AMI logic,
plentiful in words, barren of ideas, and un-
gentlemanly and undignined. The board of
trade does itself no credit by adopting such
language as is used in that report.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

FOURTH OF July Pic NIc.-The catholics
of Rock Island and vicinity will hold their
annual pic mic in some grove near this city
on the 4th Of July, as usual, and thus cefe-
brate the day which gives them independence
of Great Britain. They hope. on this occs-
sion, to realize sufficient to extinguish the
small debt on their church and to make
some progress towards its completion, The
gallery is not yet erected, and is very much
needed. 1t will give additional room; give
one more opening for entrance and exit, and
contribute much to the comfort of the peo-
pie worshipping there. The towers are also
to be built, and considerable painting, and
perhaps freseoing to be done. By united
and vigorous efforts and liberal contribu-
tions from among themselves they hope to
raise funds sufficient to accomplish these
needed improvements.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

Cool AND REFRESHING DRINKS. - The
present hot and pleasant weather creates a
desire for something nice and cool to drink.
Nothing better can be found than Bengston's
pure soda from the Polar Fountain, at his
drug store in Buford's Block. His syrups
are very fresh and delicious.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

ANNUAL TARGET SHooTIsG.-The Schuet-
zen. Veren are busy preparing for their an
nual target shooting, at Davenport, at their
grounds, on the 18th and 18th inst. Nine
prizes will be awarded, the aggregate value
of which will reach $50.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

EAR RING LosT.-A gold ear ring, with
black and white enamel, and three pendants,
was lost by young lady about two weeks
since. She would be very glad to recover
it, and liberal reward viii be paid to who
ever will return it to this office.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

RIVER ITEMs.-The stea ner Minnesota
will be up tonight, and the Sucker State to-
morrow night. The Muscatine came down
to-day. The steamer Countess has COM
menced making daily trips to Clinton. She
had about 25 passengers on board this
morning. The Keithsburg will leave for
Fort Madison in the morning.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

BASE BALL.-The Wapellos and Lively
Turtles had match game at the grounds OF
the latter, near the Camden road, yesterday
afternoon, in which the Wapellos came out
victorious.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10


uOW MANY THOUSAND OF PERSONS
Ii do we daily behold, both male and female,
who suffering out miserable existence from
the effects of secret indulgence, or from virus
absorbed into their system from venerial dis
ease. Look at their palid, emaciated and disng-
ured faces, and their broken down constitutions,
depicting disease and its horrible conseq uences;
disqualifying them iron marriage, or the enjoy
ment of life. It is, therefore, important for
those sufferers to know that, by calling upon DR..
J. KATES, they can be effectu ally cured. He
is physician who has made "privste disease"
his especial study for thirty y-two years, and who
has cured upward of thirty thousand cases in
Cincinnati alone within the last twenty years.
he Is therefore competent to cure every form Of
disease, both recent and chronic, in the shortest
possible time, without mercury other poison
Gus medicines. Be careful that you find DIR.
KATES, at his old established Office, 15S syoa-
more street, Cincinnati, Ohio, first house below
Fifth street, west side. DR.. KATES attends to
his patients personally, and may be found in his
Office from O'Clock A. NJ, till o'clock p. N
Sundays from 9 A. u. till ii A. N. All conf
Dental. 0ct.23dawIy.
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Sc. Louis Market.

Telegraphsd to the Argus
ST. LOUIS, June II"
FIour-dull unchanged,
Wheat-frmer but not buotabiy higher.
Corn-duH lower SIaS5.
Oats-easier 74a75.
Rye-uuchanged 1,70al,72.
Provieions--very duh unchanged.
Pork-2T4.
Bacon
Shoulders IS.
Clear Sides 63a17.
Lard--nominal.
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Go 70 the Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get athorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars adj
dress ienclosing stamps] the Bryant q Strat.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa,
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

STRAwBERRrEs AND CREAM of the richest
kind, can be had at Mrs. Johnson's ice
cream saloon, near the Rodman House.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

To ell our friends who love the weed, we
recommend "The Old Gentleman's Brand y
to be had at Wholesale only of Henry Darts
Sons, Rock Island.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

FoKrY CENTS line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

ENGINE MEETING. The Rescue Engine
company are requested to meet at their hall
this evening ct s o'clock.
j. H. Hull, Foreman.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10
Daily argus.


Orders for JOB PRINTIse will meet WIN promp.
.t..nt;on =, the ApaUs OFFICE aud be executed
in the very best mannsr and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10


The TuRF.-Probably the most interest.
ing and exciting race which has taken place
for long time Was the one between Bashaw
and Roekey, at Chicago, on Tuesday. The
little gelding outfooted the Iowa stallion,
but the time made by Bashaw is not to be
sneezed at. The race was so close that
Rockey has nothing to lbrag of, and the
owners of Bashaw stock will not reduce the
price of their animals on account of this
defeat. Bashaw, to wagon, beat Rockey last
week, in race requiring great muscle and
bottom. But with sulky and dry track
Rockey seems to have sailed little ahead.
Another time he may not be able to do thia.
Has THE Principle CHANGED AT the
former trial on that subject, the people of
this city, by 5 to /, voted on principle,
against corporate subscription, and again st
saddhng any more debt or taxes upon the
property or people of this town for railroad
purposes. Has the principle changed? !? OF
course not. The people who voted, on prin-
ciple, before, will do SO again-while many
of the strongest advocates of corporate sub
scription, before, are against the proposition
now before the people. We have no doubt
ahat the people of this town are opposed to
saddling this debt upon themselves, their
children, and their property, by a very large
majority, If they will all turn out and vote. 1
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+ s
The only way to reduce the price OF eoal
is to reduce the price of labor, and those
who are SO anxious to get coal for nothing
should remember that they are striving to
reduce the earnings of the laborer. Coal
cannot be produced and delivered in Rock
Island at much less than 10 cents in gold,
and fairly pay those engaged in its Produle'
ton. II has never been above 10 cents IN
gold since Mr.. Gable was in the business
over nine years. The present price is IL
cents in Rock Island, which, with gold at
40 is only cents and mills. Certainly
no one can complain at this price-unless
they expect coal diggers, railroads, and lab
orers to work for nothing. Labor must be
paid for at living rates, if we expect pros.s
perity. When labor is not fairly paid the
whole community suffer. esssse#
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First Glass worL
s.ag. s.- AT PRICES
As Low as ANY One,

Leaving coarse, cheap work to those who make
it o speciality 7a +
e All those in want of anything in the line Of
Wagons or Carriages respectfully invited to
call az their shop on Orleans street, nearly oppo
site Messrs. Underwood Bogue's Agricultural
Warehouse, and examine their stock before pur-
chasing of others. All kinds of repairing done
With neatness and dispatch. By strict attention
70 business, hey hope TO merit and receive
eentinuanee Of the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to the senior member of the firm.
q ss.sassg4n.s KIMBALL 3 JOHNSON.
Rock Island, June ], 1868. junld2mwtf.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

The MIsslssrPP1 TELEGRAPH.-The wires
of the Mississippi National Telegraph Com
pany, are being stretched rapidly down the
river banks. The line is now in complete
running order from Minneapolis to Dubuque,
and will be at Bellevue in few days. The
Herald says the contractor, Mr.. Ingersoll,
erecss about fye miles per day over rough
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

rance OF the weed, mentally repeated Char
? Sprague's
ODE TO MY CIGAR.
Yes social friend / love thee well,
In learned doctors spite
Thy clouds all other clouds dispel
And lap me in delight.
What though they tell, with phizzes long,
My years are sooner pass'd?
would reply, with reason strong,
They're sWeeter while they last.
And oft, mild friend, to me thou art
monitor, though still;
Thou speaks a lesson to my heart,
Beyond the preachers skill.
Thou'rt like the man of worth, who gives
To goodness every day,
The odor of whose virtues lives
When he has passed away.
When, in the lonely evening hour,
Attended but by thee,
Ger history's varied page pore,
Mans fate in thine I see.
Oft as thy snowy column grows,
Then breaks and falls away.
trace how mighty realms thus rose,
linus tu1nbAe0 10 uecAJ.
Awhile, like thee, earth's masters burn,
And smoke and fume around,
And then, like thee, to ashes turn,
And mingle with the ground.
Lifes but leaf adroitly roird,
And times the wasting breath,
That, late or early, we behold,
Gives all to dusty death. .ias
From beggar's frieze to monareh's robe,
One common doom is pass'd
Sweet natures works, the swelling globe,
Must all burn out at last.
And what is be who smokes thee now p
little moving heap,
That soon like thee to fate must bow,
With thee in dust must sleep.
But though thy ashes downward go,
Thy essence rolls on high;
Thus, when my body must lie low,
My soul shall cleave the sky.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10
Railroad Trains.


Railroad Trains. -
LEAyE-Ghicago, Rock Islsnd Al Pacific, going
East. 4 7.3o "A. Nj and 800 Pm. $50
0oine Wsst---at $50 A. NJ. and 5.A5 p. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling d Rock island,
at $40 A, M and AS r. NJ.
Goal Valley, abont roo a. M. and loo p. NJ.
ARRIvE-Chioago, Rock Island 4 Pacific,
from the East, at $50 A. NJ. and 5.45 P. M.
From the West, &C 7.3o A. NJ. and 9.00 P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling b Rock Islam d,
ct $40 A. NJ. and 11.00 p. M.
Coal Valley, about IL A. M. aud p. NJ. *e'
rT Trains by Chiesgo time, which 10
about Is minutes faster than Rock Island time.
hHF IS Mail Routes.
CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arrives at
$50 A. NJ. and 5:45 P. NJ. Closes at 600 A. NJ.
and $3.50 P. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL--via watersown, Hanp-
ton, Rapids City. Port Byron and Cordova, ar
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-arrives at 7:3oA.
NJ Closes at 6:I5A. NJ. and 515P. NJ
ALED0 MAIL-via Camden Mills, Andslu-
sis, Edging.ou, Hamlet, PerrYton, Aledo High
oquawks Junction, tSagctown) leaves daily at
ga. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. NJ. Mail mat
ter for Pleasant Ridge, Hsxlitt, Buffalo Prairie,
Illinois City, Drury, Copper Creek, and Mil
lersburg, goes by this route.
MAC0MB MAIL-vis Presumption, Suez, vi
ola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and Mon
mouth to Macemb, leaves Wednesday and Sat-
urday at A. NJ, and arrives Tuesday and FRI
day at P NJ. Centre Ridge and Riehland
Grove are supplied by this route.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(hy csrs) daily, leaves
between and A. NJ, returning ut about 5
P. M. Rural mail matter is sent TO Coal Val.
ley. EEls
CAMBRIDGE MAIL--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 1880 A. M. to 500 P. M.
EB~Sundays, open from 70 10 AM.
t@ NJ B. OSBORN Post Master.
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ground on level country easy digging, twice
that distance is made So, maay weeks can
not elapse before Rock Island is reached
From Dubuque line is being stretched to
Chicago and Milwaukee. The company is
independent of the old ene. 1t will start out
with reduced rates, and viii compete sharply
for business
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10
kIlIBALL 4 JOHNSON.
as ~
WAGONS & CARRIACES.

NHE SUBSCRIBERS having formed 90
l. partnership in the Wagon and Carriage
business, respectfully announce that they are
now enabled TO furnish a supply of the Excelsior
Wagons for Farm and Freight uses, so justly
celebrated for their beauty of proportion, styie
of finish, ease Of draft, and durability in wear.
They viii also furnish, to order, at short notice,
Carriages Of any desired Style /!
They are using nothing but the very best
thoroughly seasoned material, and employing
none but superior workmen. As their motto
indicates, they propose to turn out none but
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Odd Fellows

Rock island Lodge No. le, I. o. Q. !,
meets. every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts, at ~ o'clock p. Mm
So GEoReE STooKER, N. q.
E. D. sweeney, R. s. 80
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den on Tuesday evening, in aid of the pres
byterian church there, was a brilliant sue
cess The crowd in attendance was large,
and everybody appeared to enjoy the ocea-
sion to the utmost. Mr.. Gable generously
run a free train of cars for the benefit of the
church, and good many were there from
Rock Island, Davenport and Moline. Be-
tween Eve and six hundred dollars were re-
alized. aa.t ..
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UFew Work Market.
Telegraphed to the ARess.
NHw YoaK, Juno 10.
Cotton--duil OF 80 middIing uplands.
FIour--dan at 150aS, 10 superhne state; s,4Oa
13 hoop Ohio.
Wheat-quist and weak; 2,lo No. spring;
2,27 No. l.
Rye--quiet.
Corn-iower at 1,0S4a9 new mixed western
afoat.
Barley--qniet and nominal.
Oats-easier at So western afoat.
Pork--d4n and lower at 2s,25a37 new mess;
81 ,50a62 old mess.
Beef-quiet.
Gut smeats-quiet
Lard-quiet and steady at LEGALITY steam;
E4als3 kettle rendered.
Sugar-quiet but weak.
Coffeos--duu and prices unchanged.
Stocks and Money.
Telegraphed to the ABGus.
GOa-1,s 1,ssa.
stocks-dui
UNITED STATES STOCKS.
$40 coupons 1869 ,124
sac coupons 1864. ......1, Jos
$40 coupons 1S65.................... ......l ,i01
U. 3. 10 40s coupons. 90
5-20s new issue.-.-.'.. .'................-.-lIzs
1-30,s Ius4
1-3Vs
r RAILRoAD STOCKS.
= New York Central. ,34s
Erie .--...4 us
hock lslanu .........' ........'.....i,vo1
H Illinois central 70
North western
&c" i" preferred d........................-.Sls
Pacific MALI.
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FAMILY CASES

Cures Burns, Bruises, Lameness,
Soreness, Sore Throat, Sprains,
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia,
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Piles, Sore
Eyes. 9oils, Stings, Bleeding Of the
Lungs, Nose, Stomach, or Of Piles;
Corns, Ulcers, Old Sores. Price 80
cts. to $1.Z5.
Vs. These Remedies, except PONDS EX.
TRACT, by the case or single box, are sent tC
any part Of the country, by mail or express, free
of charge, ,sen receipt of the price.
Address HUMPHREYS, SPECIFIC
BEMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CO
Office and Depot, No. 562 BROADWAY, New York
DR.. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his ofioe
personally or by letter, as above, for all forms ei
disease. f~s
For sale by HARRISON q sTARKs, E. S
BALLARD, and STEVENSON q CARNAHAN
Davenport, Iowa, and o. GRoTJAN, ROOl
Island.
febl4d1y. s
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POLICE CoURT.-Policemen Woods and
Curtis picked up Terry O'Reilly, stone
cutter, from Davenport, last night, who was
drunk, and raising quite q disturbance.
Dogberry this morning fined him $40 and
costs, in default of the payment of which
ne was consigned to Jail The same police
men arrested a man by the name of Stewart,
from Pittsburg, last night, in state of in
toxication. Fined So and costs. -.s.
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

THE OLD GENTLEMAN's BRAND.-We
found on our table this morning box of
cigars having upon one end a capital like
ness of Henry Dart, and labeled "The Old
Gentleman's Brand, manufactured express
ly for Henry Darts Sons, Rock Island, Hi
nois.f On opening it we found 100 colorado
claro cigars of very. superior quality
Lighting one, we leaned back in our easy
chair, and, revelling in the delicious fra
GRANGE of the weed, mentally repeated Char
ly Sprague's
The evening Argus., 1868-06-10

H78a0 8I o8ts Esa9
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rowsiSGtswS. Apri o. Ises
Nsr Savt '-Es The Pres " gon ont an / can't put
surih mi lctFes Ia u aEin. right thusiy 10 "a frum
Towsinstown Ia call upon the he'd men Nv H. Ways
and mlens Nv the town "a has the rodos nxed az III
ts 90 The inhab.iants gt along fu.ity lei en- hsv
the Fodes graded an drvcned-weit drfuned an hsati
slaes .na brdEsd IN the 10 phases seckinsly. ~ cm
~ vel paved With nar stuns Al The bottuu tfr N tia
~ broknT IN litte bits tina gill kels sinkn Ararn
% tbs prrshyuN When well kiverci over with bfudc
nat stuns then Pile inter the PAWN stuns and lsh
hria ana nix'er Crawl snd sich live ~ VI
IN the mlddsl, .lofdn on each side, that's the "a
y. u. tnot beanl the aiaiy insirucahuns ran also
Ppy 10 the use Nv the aveneusslrh "a Aii.gany fur
tnstenta and Pensivany, Chesrlete and suskihannrr
also. baitsmar, kAshntun and Vurnlny Mr brady
cams along the Jeria ftr hsssifhos tis-lfhe
GUMS Al the us % the plkeas tiaugs 10 che county
the luther rsntisaen ~ the board pass Tho ~
path, The different ranches around about and In he
Court House
r. =. d. hope The projected rode slstsna u not dido
oas yt "eit up III - uh" nhsl-ihFo o. ~
mud an duat--gusulats Tie streets ponser the uler.
neas Nv mud IN dust AZ FuieAss sanderiug streams
that filllrs etcF tae lafr aigLs
Put the "boan slnner nv The land" IN wnrk--tha
aFe nos rsady wiihn Ian Ia do ths ~ast and
make aesd reads an side walks and prominadcs o.
snptLlng. Then roysingtopn shui h Incorporated
bior The clothes AZ The pssssnt assembly, ~ repre-
srhtators, who .e aeleFaisd ~ dn I'll the good
nesd. Hyn asni there "a lines phase IN this iat.r
w ~ ~ ssvlSs ths ainE enisrr ~ tbs rrss asln
far trsW frrn
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The Hml,eachment 7rini.

The managers on the par, Of the House Of
Representatives, in the trial Of President John.
son, on Saturday last completed their case, and
rested II on the testimony offered. Several wit
ness's were examined. but the evidence for the
prosecution was largely documentary, embrac-
ing Mr.. Johnson's proclamaiions, his speeches
while 'swingiag around the circle" his com.
missions TO various officers. Sc. The defence
asked until Thursday last TO arrange their ,es,i.
mony, aud the time asked was granted. Il Il
thought that the trial will no, las, much longer.
The counsel for the PresIden, say they will cause
no unnecessary delay, and one Of them, Judge
Curtis, says Il will he over by the 18th Of the
present mon,h. There scems 10 be no doub,
anywhere that the President will be convicted.
10 reference to the time. until Thursday Ass)
given 10 the Presidents counsel 10 arrange their
testimony, We have seen eopperhead paper that
parRdes II, In large capitals. a. ''another hitch
d in the procecdingsr ~ The stffoniery OF sueh
statement Is objectionable. Every delay that
has occurred IN the case has been through the
Presidents advisers every posiponement has
been At their urgen, request In the present IT,.
stance the delay was asked by the defendant,
and granted by the Senate, with but one dis
sen'ing voice. And yet, this copperhead editor
attempts to prejudice public feeling BY calling q,
''anoiher hitch In the proceedings r. We hone
that there may be no bitches" from aay Gauss
heonriesy cannot be appreciated, We sec no rca.
soh why II should be adopted.
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~ Grant % D,.muGar.I =


Many OF the Coppcthtad papers Of the country,
in order To make an effort To injurc the character
oi General Grant, are dcnoEncing him as "a
druukard. Wendell Phillips. late bitter ALTO.
litionisi, but now Johnsoni,r, Is said 10 have
originated tue charge, and tie lesser lights IN
the ranks OF Grants opponents seized on 1t with
aVidi'y, and are ringing II with many changes
OF words and language. Those Who b,s, know
Gen Grant know the utter fasiiy ofihis charge.
The truth Is that he Is u strictly temperate man,
one who prae,scs entire total abstinence In
camp he-alone OF mOsi all the prominent officers
OF the nrmy-never tolerated ~ inc or liquor either
at his table or arouui his quarters. Fsiisuing
marches and tie excitement and exhaustion Of
battlefield not make him break his rule not 10
touch or taste anything alcoholic Again II NJ
again have wine and liquor been offered him al
dinner aud public places, only to he steadily re.
fused, aud We are assured tina, now, 10 time Of
peace aud in the society OF Washington be still
maintains the same custom. Hon. VIM T.
Dodge, late member ~ Congress from, New York
city aud now Ptrsiden, % the National Temper
ancc Society, lately set this matter right, 10 a
public speech. lie said that he had jus, been in
Washington, where be had had long interview
with Gen. Grant, ''nnd, " continued he. II left
him with the conviction that neither We nor
% the friends Of Temperance have any cause for
anxiety IN this respect His enemies mus, in
ven, some other story. The people will never
believe that Gen. Grant is a drunkard and H.
from not knowing Grant. they are not personal
ly sure Of the fact, they will answer as Prrsi-
dent Lincoln did, ale, me- know what kind Of
'whiskey Grant drinks, and will send barrel
" TO every one Of our Generals"
As a specimen OF the abuse now being heapei
upon Gran, by the coPPerhead press, we give the
following from the Lacrosse Democrsf
Grant Is Methodist BY trade tyTani Iy instinct
adrnnkafd By nature, and nj otci knoN Nothing bv
descent according % thc dr yelling account pahl.hsd
By that daIdAtsd patch % old boot leather the natter
nal Grant the remote ancestors % Ulysses Nerr Il the
MaynoSeT eonvicts L. = Gran, has lcft no stone IN
turned 90 secure his election 90 the Presidency cu
Nctsd liar. the testimony % i've members 81 IL.
Cabinet and the President Of the United State a
druhkAfd from thc testimony q al army occrs who
knew him. fom whisky Sheridan 10 Tecumsrh sh~r
man foul Puritan BY the testimony % his etna.eui
Ted daddy and the tenor Of his military orders hi.
electen Sould u al outrage dscency far greater
than The election o. the dvsnct cloun Ho to the
ofee IKE grim death to sick niger until The brath
left his uRulaF
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Jss'-An effective answer W the endless pra.
ting about the eonstituiionalily Of this or that
law Of Congress Is given by the statement In
Con. Buffers opening speech in the impeach.
nsnt trial. thst the judgnsn, Of the Supreme
Court Of the United States has In three eases
only been Influenced by the supposed conflie,
"bsiween the Law and the Constitution. and
"they were eases affecting the Court itself aud
"its own duties. and whore the Law seemed 10
"int"rfcrs with IL own preroea,iyes." The
small nnmber Of these adverse decisions clear.
ly indicates that the supreme COur, has regar.
dsd Congress as the best judges Of the consti-
iu,ionaliiy as well as % the PrcPris,y ~ nes-
sures submitted 10 its consideration, and that Il
has acted on the theory that the true province
Of the judicial branch Of the Government IL n
apply the laws 10 particular eases, and not IN
set them aside.