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From the Peoria Domurrnt
Organize 0rganlze

We are requested to give publicity to the
following important document, for the bene,
fit Of those " whom it is addressed. 1t is
to be hoped that due notice will be taken of
it, and its suggestions and recommendations
faithfully observed. Organization is the
life of political party. Let those soldiers
aud sailors, who have been taught that the
constitution il superior to party band them.
selves together to support that sacred in
strumeut and the fig which is its symbol
The good work has already begun in sevora
places. Companies have been raised. Let
the work 60 on until every one who followed
the flag aud fought for the Union is en-
rolled again as its defender:
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The republicans in their ratification meet
ings, can rahty among other things the fol-
lowing.
They can ratlty the action Of "a repubH,
can senate in ncquittng Andrew Johnson.
They can ratiiy the discontinue and
disgrace Of the congressional impeachers.
They can ratty the failure Of Butler,
Steven, Logan & Co.. to carry on, the radi,
cal programme.
They can ratify the failure of Ben. Wade
to reach the presidential chair which he COW
etcd.
They can rati(y the decapitation of seven
republican United States Senators.
They can ratfy the loss from their ranks
Of the Chief Justice Of the 'nited States.
They can ratily the loss from the War
Office Of the great usurper, Edwin NJ. Stan
ton.
They can mourn together over the loss Of
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Con
necticut, anG the certain prospect OF defeat
in November.
That VIII be ratification enough for one
meeting.
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THE ROCK ISLAND FAIR.
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Rates Reduced.

Arrangements have been made with the
railroad company to transport people to and
from the Rock Island Fair, during the Fair
Week, at the following rates
E,,,,,o ., T,cI, Tolapd and rrturu 81 IN
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Hcud Quarter. Solii,rs una Sailors post, Peoria,
9Th Congressional District, September Let, 1866.
Conservative Soldiers and Sailors of the 9th
District State Of Illinois
are hereby directed TO take notice OF the follow
ing Circular from States Head Quarters at
springfield, by Major General John 4. McCler-
nand, and are requested to govern themselves ne,
cOrdingly,
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WILLOW FURNITURE.

ID A. EGGERS, manufacturer of willow Fur
L niturc, baskets, &C., &c, All kinds Of
Willow Ware made to order, in tho best manner,
and sold at Wholesale or Retail.
Repairing and Cane, seating done 70 order,
Rs9- Dealers will fud it an object 70 look at
my goods.
store ON Illinois Street opposite iiEioH Square,
Rock Island, Ill.
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This admirable work contains complete and
splendid history OF the Democratic party, from
its origin down to the present time.
II depicts the devotion of the Democratic
party to the Constitution and the laws, in all
the crises and emergencies Of the country.
1t traces the conflict between Federalism and
Democracy, and contends that the Democratic
party has always been true to the Union, whether
disunion was threatened by Northern Fodernlists,
or Southern Secessionists.
It gives history of every interesting incl
dent and event il each Of the political parties.
1t gives eminently interesting sketches OF cY-
cry Democratic Statesman.
The book, in brief, is vast repertory of po-
litcal and historical facts, Of profound interest
to every citizen, and Of value TO every politician
for reference.
The authors experience dates far back into
the early portion Of the century; he was an as
sociate Of Silas Wright he enjoyed the conf
donce and friendship of Jackson, Van Buren,,
Polk, TAYLOR, Fillmore, Pierce and Buchanan,
and, probably better than any man living is &C
ouainted with what the internal working OF par
ties have been for the last dfty years.
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MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TOWN
AHDETORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that meeting Q. tps &c
~ Board of Auditors of Town AeeO.h"' So "
Rock Island Township, viii be held n T.,snJ ~
peryisors Room, in the city Of RoeA y lssua On
Tuesday, September 3, 1883, when Iii S'eoun''
presented against said Township WI" ~ 'NS
'nea' p. t. MoELHERNE, JRv.
Fepld2swlt %"" SiVlA
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Friday Evening, September a, 1893
democratic National Nominations

Of Missouri
PRESIDENTIAL ELEcToRs-AT LARGE.
JOHN A. McCLERNAND, Of Sanramor
TIL. DICKEY, of LaSalle.
sILAS L. BRYAN, of Marion.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
EBEN +. COLBY. of Cook.
RICHARD BISHOP, Of McHeny'
L. +. BUTCHER, Of OgIe.
DELOS B. PHELPS, Of Warren
JOHN T. LINDSEY, Of Peoria
p A ARMSTRONG, Of Grundy'
CuIRIES BLACK, Of Champaign.
GIWFg s. EWING, of Mclean,
S.P. SLOPE, Of Fulton
GEORGE II. HOLIDAY, of Macoupn
VIM. b. ANDERSON, of Jefferson.
EDWARD NJ. WEST, Of Madison.
CHARLES BURNETT, Of Gallatin.
Democrat; State Ticket.
For Governor,
JOHN r. EDEN, of Moaltrie Co.
For Lieutenant Governor
VIM, II. VAN EPPS, Of Lee Co.
For Secretary Of State,
CHS VANHOOREBEKE, of Clinton Co.
For state Treasurer,
Jesse J. PHILLIPS, Of Montgomery Co.
Por State Auditor,
JOHN r. SHANNON, of Randolph Co,
For Attorney General,
ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, of Mclean Co.
Fer Representative in Congress, at Large
WIN. W. O'BRIEN, of Peoria County
Por Peni,cnhsry Commissioner,
JOHN W. CONNETT, of Cook Co
W.M. GARRARD, Of Lawrence Co.
CALNEH FARLEY, Of VIII Co,
Democratic County Ticket.
For Represontativc-l7th District:
JOHN McCANDLESS, Of Coal Valley.
For Circuit Clerk:
serg't JACOB ADAMS, Of Black Hawk,
For Sheriff
ELTON c. CHOPPER, of Rock Island
For Coroner:
OBJ. HUGGINS, Of Rock Island.
District Candidates.
For Congre,s-ith Di trict:
Cen. JAMES W.SINGlETON, Of Adams
For Seuatgr-glst District:
CHARLES DUNuAM, of Henry.
For Board Of EquVliration--2lst District
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There arc employed, wholly in the freed.
mems bureau, 1876 commissioned officers,
whose aggregate monthly pay amounts to
$4,000 80 or Sjil,l9l per annum. "Let
us have peace
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attention, Stump Speakers!

scp3d3t.
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Companies of cavalry
Companies of artillery
Companies Of infantry
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

/ Thence Of speech, and by control over the
tongue, that unruly member, "has gained
with gil bis countrymen the praise Of ru-
ling bis own spirit, which is greater than
one who taketh city" And now the
challenge is answered, and it seems that
the honorable manager to whom this duty
! is assigned, is one who would be recoguiz-
ed at once in the Judgment of all, as I" first
t in war, first in peace" first in boldness OF
words, and first in the hearts Of all his
countrymen who love this wordy intrepid
lily.
In this connection it may not be devoid
Of interest to note the following prophecy
of the New York Commercial Advertiser
RADICAL ID response to those journals
which, like the Washington Chronicle,
urge the conviction Of Mr.. johnson With
out the slightest regard to the law or evil
dence:
"Tle Senate, the moment its sentence
fof Guilty has been pronounced, will be i'm
peached and put on its trial before the
high tribunal Of public opinion. When the
fire and smoke of the Radical speeches in
Congress, aud the hoHlings of the Radical
press, subside, Judgment and reason will
resume their sway; when there will no
longer be an Andrew johnson for d popu-
lar scapegoat and scare crow, when Con
gress will become directly responsible for
all discontents and disappointments-then,
we say, that a reaction will set in, and an
indignation be awakened, from which the
Radical leaders will call upon the noun
tains to hide, and the recks to fall upon
them. Even should the consequences not
overwhelm the Republican party ofwhicl
there was great danger-they will crush
the Senators who, with no testimony to
justify them, say we find the President
of the United States guilty Though
urged by their partisans to do this thing,
those very partisans will use it against
them"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

A "CoLoRED" SENATOR SNUBBED.-A
gentleman Of high standing sends the fol
lowing from Columbia to the Charleston
Mercury:
A few days ago, after Nash had ascer-
tanned to lis satisfaction that he was cleo
ted to the Senate, he called upon Major
Andrews, the Conimandant Of the Post, to
pay his compliments. On entering the
room where the Myor was seated, he,
spoke. giving the time Of day, when the
Major enjoined: "Who are yea, and what
do You wish Z" He replied: MY name is
Nash sir" "Well,"' says the Major, "what
Of that?" "0h, sir" said he; "Iar Baser-
.ty Nash, Senator elect to the State Legis-
lature OF South Carolina, and have called
upon yon officially to pay my compliments
as such" The Major abruptly replied
"Well, sir; Ineither give TO- or, feceire
compliments from negroes" But says
Nash, u am not a negro, | anl dolored'
The Major brought the whole matter to q
speedily and final close By saying; "You
are negro, sir, and as black one as
ever saw. recognize but three races, and
these are whites, Indians and negroes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

: ,a . = 8
EXCELLENT WHTEwAsH.-As the house
cleaning will soon be here, it may not be
amss to say a few words in regard to white
washing. There are many receipts pub,
Iished, hut we believe the following to be
the best that eau be used: White chalk is
the best substitute for lime as a wash. A
very fine and brilliant whitewash prepare,
ton of chalk is called paris White. "
This we buy at the paint stores for three
cents pound, retail For each sixteen
pounds Of Paris White we procure half a
ploundof the white transparent glue, cost
ing twenty FIVE cents fifty cents pound. }
The sixteen pounds Of Paris White is
about as much as a person will use in a
day. 1t is prepared as follows The glue
i, covered with cold water at night, and in
the morning Is carefully heated-wi without
scorching-until dissolved. The Paris
White is stirred IN with hot water to give
it the proper milky consistency for apply
ing to walls, and the dissolved glue is then
added aud thoroughly mixed. 1t is then
applied with brush like the common lime
whitewash. Except on very dark and
smoky walls, single coat is sufficient. II
is rearly equal in brilliancy to Zine
white" q far more expensive article Cor
Germantown Telegraph.
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rymeans in Lispower every proper attempt
at the reconstruction of the States lately
IL. rebellion, who has perverted the public
patronage into an engine Of wholesale cor.
! rnption, aud who has been justly impeach-
cd for high crimes and misdemeanors, and
properly pronounced guilty thereof by the
vote of thirty-fvo Senator's
WASHINGTON. May 23-Pomeroy denies
the authorization or any knowledge of the
Cooper letter.
LivERpooL, May 80, Noon.-C Cotton
steady. Sales 5000 bales. Breaastuffs dull ;
red wheat 13s. 3D.; provisions quiet; sugar
a shade easier, 27s. Cd.
PARIS. May 23.-Bulllon in the Bank OF
France has increased 1S,000,0G0.
New York, May 2s,-Gold, 1899; old
bonds, l10s; new, l10a; -four dropping:
wheat, l@2c. lower; corn unchanged !;
mess pork, S28 rs; lard firm; cotton steady
+-Middling Uplands, 3040Slc; freights
steady.
CINCINNATI, May 23.-Rnbbers seized an
engine between Louisville and Cincinnati
and detaching the express car left the
balance of the train. ~
They threw the express messenger out,
and robbed three safes. Loss unknown
The engine was found on the track next
morning, deserted.
E WASHINGTON. May 23-In response to a
serenade Gen. Grant sHid: Gentlemen
being entirely unaccustomed to public
speaking, and without any desire to culti-
yate. that power, daughter it is impossi-
bic for me to find appropriate language to
thank You.
All that can say is, that to whatever
position ! may be called by your will |
shall endeavor to discharge its duties with
fidelity.
Of the honesty of my purpose and of my
rectitude in the performance of my public
duties, you will have to Judge for your
selves by my record before You.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27
Our Dead.
| From the Banner of SOUTH

From the Banner OF the South.
A people who forget the memory oftheir
dead, deserve to be forgotten themselves
Yes, they deserve to be branded with the
brand finfamy while living, and go down
to their narrow graves "unwept, unhOnored
and unsung" There is not in mans ma
ture nobler sentiment than that which
cherishes and reveres theiEemories of the
dead, who die in a just and righteous
cause. Though the iron hand Of power and
oppression may trample on the rights Of
the living, and thereby restrain public de-
monstrations in commemoration Of those
who laid down their lives for US, the septi-
ments ofuniyersal love and refined affection
cannot be torn from the p:ivacy of the
family circle and the recesses of the heart.
There, at least, these memories can be held
sacred and cherished till the dawn Of q
new era, in which it shall not be deemed
REASONABLE to pay homage to the names Of
the gallant dead, who went down to death
because they we're not afraid to defend
their rights and die in defense of their ma
tive land. That day will surely drawn in
which it will be deemed an honor and a
duty by the American people to participate
in ceremonies commemorative OF the Lost
Cause" and the martyrs who marched SO
grandly and sublinlely through the valley
Of death. in its defence. It's only the good
and true who hold fast to the faith that is
born of virtue and valor when defeat and
disaster is upon them. The mean and
ignoble are towards, and towards are not
far removed from traitors, having no regard
for God or country, but always ready to fall
down, and fawn, and cringe, and worship at
the foot sioolof power. And SO it is, alas!
that our own bright, sunny land is now
afflicted and sorely oppressed by those who
were once the loudest Iip-tongued braggarts
in her defence, who, forgetful Of her past,
and their own manhood. have ignomipious.
.ly sold their birth-right for a mess Of pot
tage insulting the memory Of the dead,
and ignoring the presence OF the living.
Wrongs are. sometimes neglected even 10
our little world, and when righted those in
strumental in inf1icting them do not always
escape that reward which is theirs by the
laws Of retributive justice.
Other nations and other people in other
lands than ours, have passed nnder the rod.
Broken-heartecd, heavy burthened, fotoJ
sore, and weary, they trayled as we are
travelling now, exiles, as it were, in Their
own land but in their sa6erings and sor-
rows they chung to their past. Proud Of
the history which they had made, and
reyerencing the memories associated with
it, and the men who died for it, they pre-
served their honor and their manhood.
By the hallowed associations oflthe past,
and the hopes Of the future, which will
surely bring with it aglorious reward, let
US never forget to honor the men who,
wea,ing the grey, went down to death for
us and posterity.
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4
"ONE WAS TAKEN AND THE OTHEe
LEFT There is something Suggestive il
the following statement, which We find IN
the Tuscaloosa Monitor:
The white man Gregg, WIG, while 10 a
state OF partial insanity, produced by the
continuous effects Of whiskey, shot aad
slightly wounded the negro Allen Williams,
was recently taken in irons te Selma, while
the negro Nose Hughes. who brutally stab.
bed, the white mau Hoilingsworth, was
left to sing praises to the best Govern
ment the world ever saw
The parties were both in the custody Of
the garrison here, under the following cir
cumstances:
The former was arrested by soldiers
when the shooting occurred, who refused
to turn him over to the civil court which
had ordered his arrest even while the diff
Guilty was IN progress. The latter .abscon-
ded, under the belief that he had murdered
his victim, and upon his return, q short
time since, and after warrant had been is-
sued for his arrest, he voluntarily took
shelter behind Federal bayonets, which
now hold him ia defiance of civil authority.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

THE BosTos RADICAL ORGAN OF Mr..
FEssENDEN.-The Advertiser Of Sat
urday says:
eve may regret the tendency of his
mind to construe the law, rigidly as to
appear to exclude the consideration Of
its intent and purpose. But with his
view Of the law and ofhis obligations.
he could not do otherwise. We are
bound to concede his rightsto Judge for
himself, and to respect his exercise OF
the right. The reproach which be has
welcomed will not outlive the interest
in the event which occasions it. And
liz it should. no man will take from the
public service greater dignity, integri-
lty and character than Mr. Fessenden
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

,GEs. GRANT ON THE TEST OAru.--Ac-
cording to a WASHINGTON telegram in the
New York Herald, Gen. Grant has ia-.
structed Gen. Meade that the oath pre-
scrbed by the reconstruction acts to be
taken by all persons elected or appoint.
ed " to Office in the "socalled States Of
the South, is not to be taken by those
elected under any new Constitution which
may be adopted, unless the Constitution SO
provides.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

ng Tilton, of the New York 1nde-
pendent, is getting up reputation as a
sneak. Chief Justice Chase says that
Tilton came to his house in the garb of
friendship, and after free and conf
dental talk, went home to blurt it all
out in his paper, with additional state
mcnts which Mr.. Chase mildly charac-
terizes as unauthorized
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

The Cosr or IMpEAcHxEST.-The WASH
ington correspondent Of the Chicago Times
figures up for the information Of the public,
the cost. Of the impeachment plaything.
He sets down $4,000 fer printing admission
tickets to the show. Certain witnesses"
cost $4,000 each, Ten cents mile and $40
per day were allowed for attendance. The
entire cost, the cores ondent thinks, will
reach the snug sum Of $500, 600. Have old
Thad. Stevens lunches Of oysters anything
to do with swelling the fair proportions Of
those 100000.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

QUEEN VIC. WARNED.-Queen VIC
toria has over thirty tons Of silver and
gold plate in her own private right.
If Ben Wade succeeds President john
son, it is said that Butler will be sent
Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court
Of st. James.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

s9 Mr.. Halpine, 10 letter to the New
York Citizen, says: "Mr. Chase, in privats.
makes no concealment ofbis opinion that
politically impeachment is the worst blum
der Of the Radicals; while legally, to use
the expressive vernacular, it has not . leg
to stand on"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

a. Chicago editor says that half
the people who attend musical enter
tainments in that city ssdon't know the
difference between a symphony and q
sar1ine.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-05-27

~ The New York Sun, abiding to
to the fact tlrat Philadelphia papers
have more death notices than those Of
any other city, says it always was an
excellent place to die in.