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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
What SAYS the Law

From the N. Y. Evening Post (rep.)
There Is an instrument which confers up.
on the men who are acting as a government
at Washington all the power and all the
authority which they have for acting at all.
II is called the constitution of the United
States, was framed by men of the protoun.
uesl philosophical insight and purest motives.
and has been universally admired by other
men OF the same cast all over the world
what have been regarded as it's principal
excellences were its nice distributions of
power, its careful checks upon the misuse of
power, and the fixed limits placed not only
upon the general functions of government,
but upon all It's special and subordinate
branches. This constitution, in accordance
with the teachings of the soundest political
writer's, has divided the administration of the
government INTO three equal and coordinate
departments. One of these is for the maxi
ing and devising of laws; another for execu.
ting them and q third TOR CONSTITUTING them
when they conflict with each other or NAV
be otherwise brought into doubt. Each of
these departments is unit; it has its dis
tlnct and clearly defined sphere it is. or.
cept In certain defined instances. totally in
dependent of the others, not to interfere
with them nor to be interfered with by them.
and 1T Is responsible, like all the Others. to
the people by whom 1t is made, and for
whose interests alone it was made. The nov-
ers conferred upon each ofthese departments
are precisely in the same words; that is, thew
are complete and conclusive in each. save
where WI the exceptions are especially made.
The words are these--"All legislative power
herein granted shall be Ii. e., isl vested in a
congress- etc.; 1.-THE executive power shall
be vested IN president of the United States
OF America The judicial power of the
United States shall be vested in one supreme
court" etc,-words which show that tho
president, the supreme court and congress
hoid their trusts from the same authority
un9er the same grant,..by similar Tenure.
anu on equal conditions, i. e., without the
supordination of one to the other, or without
any an real or implied inferiority in either
ne range OF their powers is different both
as 10 Its objects and its extent but the suh.
stance or ground of it is identical. The
rresioent is just as much the president as
congress is the congress, or the supreme conrt
Is the supreme court. The President i a.
whole and the only executive power. and the
supreme court, with the inferior courts IL
the whole and only judicial power as non'
gress Is the whole and only Legislative mower
save, as we before said, a few aycent;onai
t but necessary interlacings of ;ur;sd;ct;on.
The President being constitutionally the ex-
ecuove power, that is, the power required by
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

We presume our readers have not forgot
ten the excellent speech of Mr.. Van Epps in
regard oour canal improvement and the inn
provement of Rock River, which was pub
hshed IN these columns sometime last win
ter. The able manner in which he adyoca-
ted new modes for procuring cheap transpor-
tatlon created very favorable impression
among the farmers and mechanics, whose
champion he has so long been; they knowing
him as the able president of our state agri-
cultural society. We cheertully, heartily, en-
dorse the suggestion of Van Epps for lieu
tenant governor.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

OUR NEXT STATE TICKET.

We find, in the IUinois State Register, of
the 18th, letter which meets our views ex-
actly, and from which we make the following
extract:
JACKSONVILLE, Jan. IA, 1868.
The democrats here, as in other portions of
the state, are looking about for state ticket
We are satisfied that, with a ticket which will
unite all interests and no factions, on the
now developing platform of principles: equality
of the states the re-establishment of ciy liberty
return to the principles of the constitution:
equality IN taxation; greenbacks instead Of
bonds; rags for the rich as well as the poor, &C
we shall carry the state. The people are gain
looking with longing eyes to the old charter Of
liberty which has been long hidden The
whip of party is not now obeyed with alacrity
The spirit of dissolution is sowing her seeds in
the ranks OF the republican party, and if we NOM
mate ticket that can be personally repulsive to
no one, and that will call out the enthusiasm of
our own party, these principles will be ratified by
the people in sucha way TO bring as much ter
TOR to the ranks OF the enemy as when
"The Assyrian came down like the wolf on the
fold. -"
We are all doubtful as to who are the best
men to lntrust with our standards and to the
music OF whose canvass we must all keep STEP
Old Morgan, as one of the leading agricultural
counties, asks that her especial interests NAV be
represented on the state ticket. And we suggest
not one OF our own citizens, but a man who will
De true TO the principles We announce, and who
more than any other man in the state, represents
the farmers and mechanics who produce our sta
pies. We announce for lieutenant governor the
name of W. III. Van Epps, of Dixon. We call
for an expression of opinion in regard to this
proposition.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

A Jacobin newspaper of this city has are.
liable information" that somebody is going
to assassinate Grant. The probable assass-
ms are not mentioned. 1t seems very like
ly, however, that, if any one should attempt
to kill Grant, it will be some relative Of the
thousands of federals whom he needlessly
slew, in endeavoring to settle the little ques-
ton OF whose cats tail is the longest.
But nobody will assassinate Grant. No
ex-rebel will murder him, for he never did
the cause of the rebellion sufficient injury.
No conservative republican will murder HIM,
because he is wanted for the presidential
candidate. No democrat will kill him, be-
cause democracy wants him for the leader
of the opposition, believing that he will be
the easiest man living to beat. If anybody
has any desire to assassinate him, it is some
OF Chase's friends. In this direction, if any,
lies the Chicago Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The farce of putting Mr.. ex-Secretary
over. The country has been informed of the
way in which he deliberately walked into
the war department at ten o'clock in the
morning, received the welcome of Gen.
Townsend, and took the seat he once ocu-
pied. 1t knows, too, what members of con-
gress made haste to call on him, and con-
graduate him that the door had not been
shut against him BY order of the President.
The ex-Secretary has been allowed to warm
his chair for few days. if he feels rest.
ed by it, he should certainly be grateful
We could not expect him to thank the Pres
ident for the favor,-so he must needs turn
his thankful face to the senate. No other
body than that would be willing to shoulder
such load of obloquy as the ex-Secretary
represents. 1t the country is not thoroughly
sick of this small game of partisanship, it
must be because it has so far paid but little
attention to it. Mr.. Stanton supposes he is
back in the cabinet. He has shown him
self just as willing to be kicked in as to be
kicked out. As party football he may af
ford both amusement and recreation, but
the people of the country are weary of these
attempts to head off the Executive when all
their interests are in such jeopardy. If any
man on the continent should heartily des-
pise himself and curse his political fortunes
to day, it is ex-Secretary Stanton. Howev-
er large he may seem in his own eyes, he
never before occupied so contemplate a
position in those of the country, or even the
senate, which fights the President behind
his body
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
Congress is now committed to a des

congress Is now committed to desperate
and revolutionary policy, from which it can
not recede, and which will extend and deep
en- the disgust expressed for the radical mode
of Reconstruction in the elections of last
fall. Not Grants popularity, or deluge
OF cant concerning "the eternal principles of
Justice and liberty" and "the interests of
uoa and humanity" and protection to loyal
w ana the ,nalienable rights to man."
can deceive the people as to the motives of
the traitors now pushing Jacobin legislation
In congress. They are politically damned
by overwhelming proofs of corruption, and
the nation will only see in their solutions
and revolutionary projects the plottings of
detected criminals, anxious to escape pun
isnment and organize new raids against JUS
tice and order.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
Sl46,94T
Total.

Conveyances to all the above Real Estate and
Bills OF Sale 10 the personal property, have been
made out and deposited with Commissioner
who will, as soon as the drawing il completed
cause Warranty Deeds TO the Real Estate and
Bills Of Sale to the personal property te be exc
cuted and delivered to those respectively drawing
the same.
Minor and cash prizes will be promptly paid OF
sent to those drawing them.
CESrRALIA, Ill, December 10, 1857.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Centralia
hereby certify that We are well acquainted witt
the officers and members OF the Association
styled the National Lincoln Monumental 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-
lieve 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 Centralia
r. ID. NoLKNAs, Collector Int. Revenue, LIST Dis
trici; Illinois.
E s. CoNDIT, Police Magistrate.
FLETCHER & CoOFER, Publishers Cenrralia Sent
incl.
i. 7. CASEY, Attorney at Law.
J. SHULTz, Assistant Assessor Internal Revenue,
Eleventh District.
Remittances may be made at our risk either
by Draft, Express, or p. o. Money Orders, to
tiCn.
n. B. Address all communications to the
Secretary of the Association.
J. W. SKIPW ORTIZ, President
r. b. DAVIS. Secretary.
J. S. HUTCHINS, Proprietor Rodmau
House, Agent for Rock Island and vicinity.
jsnlOdlm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
Democratic state Convention.
RooMs OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CENTRAL. Committee,


CEATRAL
Springfield, Jan. 8th, 1863
The democratic state central committee met III
Springfield on this date, pursuant 10 o' noui
the executive committee full representation
from every portion Of the state being present. the
political situation and nations, .s.; was n cue
subject of earnest and arefuicohsiuefatlon. Inc
facts which this con sideration brought to the
t;ce of the COMMITTEES were, that the entire people
az the limited States are laboring under burden
of federal, state and local taxation 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 is 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 milf
tary rule. This system of government is pursued
by the dominant party for the purpose of thrust
ing upon the country the sufrages OF la.eIy
emancipated slaves. The entire policy OF ene
dominant party is therefore confined to an eHort
to retain the patronage of the government by
means of negro suffrage and the ihnuenee OF the
influential corporations of the country These
facts being papable and undisputed, the central
COMMITTEES directed their executive committee to
call a convention of the democracy of the state of
Illinois, to be held at Springfield, Illinois, on
Wednesday, April 18th, 1858, at IAN.
The democracy of each county are therefore
notified to send delegates to said convention for
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 rs
may come before the convention.
Each county will be allowed one delegate for
every three hundred (3O0) votes cast for George
X. fO rlrp ant in ND laIo-
gate for q fraction of $50 and over of said vote
JOHN A. MoCLERNARD,
Chairman.
r. E. G00DELI.,
E. B. HERNDON,
Executive Committee
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

Inc recent acts of congress have called
forth vehement protest from the newspa.
per press all over the country. Such violent
perversion OF the legislative power seems to
have aroused the fears of even no~,;.on
journals, and we find republicans as well as
democrats prompt in the denunciat;on If tho
enormities recently perpetrated in the nama
of justice and law. The extracts which wo
published yesterday, from such papers as
the Springfield, Mass. Republican, the New
York Commercial Advertiser, the New York
Tunes and Others, prominent in the advoca-
q OF republican principles, and the extrac,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The Maryland Legislature have chosen
William T. Hamilton. of Washington county,
formerly member of congress, to succeed
Reverdy Johnson in the United States SEN
ate. Mr.. Hamilton, although resident of
the western part of the state, is understood
to have commanded stronger influence
among "eastern-shore' members than Gov
ernor Swami, and hence his election by a.
majority of ten votes over that gentlemen.
Mr.. johnson does not seem to have been
candidate for re election.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
To-Day's Advertisem'ts
FARM FOR SALE.

hE subscriber offers tor sale IS acres of land
*. situated in Black Hawk township, between
me hnohville and Monmouth roads, and adjoin-
ing the corporation of the town on Camden Mills.
in the county of Rock Island and state of mi,
nois. onthe premises there is about 26 acres OF
Improved land, small frame house, some bearing
apple and cherry trees considerab bic small garden
fruit and shrubbery, an asundarce of never fail
ing spring water Sufficient in elevation and guam
MY to supply all Of the town of Camden). and a
good site for brick making, and in all probabilty
Is underlaid with a bed of coal
ihnhs-Ss6 per acre. One half cash down
ana the remainder on reasonable time, at q ner
cent. interest. Enquire of the subscriber, ad-
joining the premises.
DAVID J. LLOYD.
huary <oth, 1905 jan2ldw3w.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

Gen. Grant has been guilty of direct
piece of political knavery, which would sui
iy even Butler or Logan's reputation. To
curry favor with congress he has deliberate
ly broken his pledge with the President.
He stands now in most disgraceful light
the dishonsred tool of Jacobinism. What
over may be the merits of the controversy,
sympathy of principled men is with the
President-for Gen. Grant nothing but con.
tempt
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The n. !. Times is prepared to believe
$50 much of one of the Washington des-
patches as says that Mr.. Stanton, on taking
possession of his old office, appeared in I'M
usually fine spirits, and conversed freely with
those about him though, as the same
phrases have been often employed in record
ing the last moments of felons about to be
hanged, they are neither characteristic nor
complimentary"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

A radical editor of the birthstone sort, in
NJ eriden, Conn, asks if there is no "patriot"
to assassinate President johnson, and sug-
gests that such man "would write his
name in imperishable letters beside that of
a Washington" When such road to
glory lies plain before him, why doesn't the
editor do it himself2 He can't be afraid.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
wednesday, April 18th. 1858, at 12m.

We omit the table of counties for the
state, on account of its length, but viii state
for the benefit of the democracy OF this region
that Rock Island county is entitled to del,
egates; Mercer 4, Henry 5 and Whiteside 3
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

from the New York Ecening Post, another
leading republican paper, which we publish
to-day, show the sentiment which prevails
among thinking men in the very party which
placed these revolutionists IN power. Asex-
pressiveof popularopinion, this universal pro-
test is worthy Of more than passing note.--
Our contemporary seems to have been struck
dumb by this attempt of its party to destroy
the supreme court. We hope it willrecover
its voice and let the people know on which
side it can be found. The Legislators who
are now subverting the government for
present party needs, must, sooner or iater,
come before their constituents for Judgment.
Will time gloss over their Offences or Will
their works be remembered as guide to
future action I
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The distracting action of congress is al
ready producing its effect upon business
The sensitive gold market has been agitated
almost to panic within the past ten DAYS,
and other values have necessarily been
affected by it. The new year opened with
gold at the low premium of SO and 34.-
Congress met, proceeded to acts of the most
violent and suhversive legislation, and with.
in as many days gold rose eight per cent
This is more startling when we consider
that, at the same time, the treasury has
been discussing thirty-one millions in gold,
which, without the exciting action of CON
gress would have prevented a rise, if not
caused an actual depression. The slight fall
of yesterday may be attributed solely to the
spectators, who are getting ready for anoth
er lift The disturbing cause still exists in
the destructive temper of congress. There
Is a universal fear and distrust of that body,
of its financial and political action, which
passing events fully justify. The only r,-
lief can be found in displacing the reckless
men who play pitch and toss with the dol
lars OF our citizens III their maneuvres for
political power. Until that can be effected,
the people must suffer from the combined
schemes of congressional and financial trick
sters.-BoStOn Post, 18th.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

Stanton has taken possession Of the war
department. But that does not make him
secretary of war, any more than an orderly
riding the generals horse makes him the
commander of an army.-Philadelph Age.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The New York Tribune thinks the demo-
Gratis will run Pendleton for president.
However that may be, it is well to make a
memorandum of the Tribunes admission
that she is personally gentleman, of pleas
ing address, and blameless life." 1t would
be refreshing, at least, to have a president
of personal character like this.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The Columbus (O.) Journal contains the
following, without note or comment :"
"W hen did Horace Greeley prove himself an
ass? When he commenced the BALKAN
(bail inn business"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
HOUSE FOR SALE.

A GOOD RESIDENCE, on Orleans street, be.
"A tween Otter and Swan, in complete repair
with good cellar, well, cistern, out-houses com.
plete, good garden, plenty Of fruit, DC, &C., il
offered for sale. Enquire Of
deo30df. BEN. HARPER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The radicals, in their assaults upon the
constitution, are like burglar who only de-
signs robbery but, being detected, resorts
to murder to escape punishment
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

Wells street, Chicago. Ill. On remittance OF rs
cents in postage stamps, il viii be sent free by
mail Also, for sale by Charles Some, ~ South
LaSalle street Or. J. Lubarch, author of the
Mirror of Youth, has, since 1855, treated all ds-
eases Of privase nature according TO the new
method introduced and practiced by him fer over
twelve years with the most brilliant success.
Oct3Odly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
LIVERY AND SALE STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A
Il Stable on Market Square, Rock Island, where
he keeps a few COED Horses and Carriages to let.
He also has large covered stage wagon for fish.
ing and picnic parties. A share of public pat
ronage respectfully solicited
~ Prices moderate. Horses bought and cold
e. q. SPENCER
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
NEW COPPER, TIN AND SHEET
IRON STORE.

HAyING DISPOSED OF MY INTEREsTIN
III the late firm of Hass Kane, win imme-
diately open a new Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron
Store at the old 10. Christian Stand next door to
the Steamboat Market, on the Levee, where /
will be pleased to see all Of my old friends and
patrons.
janl1dtf. FREDERICK HASs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
NOTICE..

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE En-
l. listing under the firm name of Beardslev
Bros, is this day dissolved nv mutual consent.
JAS NJ. Beardsley will pay all debts of said part
nership and collect all debts due, and continue
the business at the old stand in Palace Row.
BEARDSLEY BROS.
Rock Island, Ills, Jan'y IL ls6s.--jan2OdIw.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21

The Boston Post says a collector of inter
nal taxes is "an-in-come-poop."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
LOCAL OoIUnm.
Ge q he Best,

FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged fol
each insertion of articles under this head.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-01-21
AUCTION SALE.

RY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
- City Council on Streets and Alleys, 1 will
sell at public suction, on the premises, on Satur-
day, the 18th day of February next, at l O'Clock
T. NJ, TO the highest bidder, for cash in hand,
the brick house just above Babcock 4 Andrews
tannery, situated in the centre of the foot of Ar
senal Street, and known as the Case house.--the
property to be forthwith removed from the street
by the purchaser.
Z. c. CR0PPER, City Marshal
Rock Island, Jan'v 20. 1868, diff