The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-06-09

ELocuTroNARY.- Col. John @. Healev,
agent for Mrs. O'DonOvan Rosa arrived in
the city this morning Mrs. Rosa has been
creating marked sensation wherever abe
has favored the public with her readings,
which are of the highest and most praise.
worthy character. Her elocutionary
plishnents are of al unusual order -
! These alone would commend her
to the public, but what is Of more
consequence, is, that she is putting her
talents to their present use for the purpose
Of securing au honorable maintenance for
herself and children, while her husband, a
Fenian officer Of distinction, lies 10 prison
at the Chatham jail because Of his efforts
for tho liberties Of Ireland. We learn that
Mrs Rosa inteads to pay Rock Island a
visit, aud we predict n cordial welcome for
her a. the hands ofour Irish fellow citizens.
Her claims upon their liberaHty are Of such
a character as cannot be ignored.
a VISIT To Rock ISLAND Col MS Barnes.
editor Of the Dubuque Times, publishes a
lengthy article in regard to the Rock Island
county Soldiers Monument, and our citv
generally. He says
While at Davenport the other day we
crossed over the river to Rock Island and
visited the Court House Square, where has
been erected fine monument to commence
rate the daring deeds Of the fallen braves
who sacrificed their lives for their country
IN the last rebellion The monument is an
Rouor to the people of Rock Island county:
and every stranger visiting the place must
90 away with kindier feeling for a people
who have thus testified their affection for the
men who fell q sacrifice to one of the most
infamous rsbellions that was ever inaugural.
ed in this country. While looking upon
such shafts erected to commemorate the
deeds Of the dead, our heart was full of ten.
der memories thoughts, emotions, struggI.
ed to our lips in mournful tribute to
men whom we knew in life and whose
names are engraved upon the marble before
US.
Then ensues a description Of the mouu-
,nent, occupying an entire column, in which
he says
We recognize among the names large
number of those who were members of our
old regiment, the thirty.sevenIh Illinois.
While we stood there aud contemplated the
scene we could not but mourn with tender
sorrow the fallen heroes whose memory this
shaft COMMUNICATED. We intuitvely recit
p1 thar yirtp.g thgtr v.1y,- al 49,
tice, almost hearing again the sounds of
mortal strife, the roll of mastering dru ms,
the tramp Of marching columns; almost
seeing again their shining faces aud burn.
ished armor as we went with them TO the
war or their motionless forms borne back
on warrior biers. These are our ie wels. Their
fame is secure.
Col. Barnes then concludes as follows
We may be allowed in this connection to
speak one word for this place--a place
where we spent nearly ten years of our life.
Il has advanced with mighty strides within
the past three years and now contains pop.
uIation of about $4,000. 1t has many fine
buildings, and there is spirit Of enterprise
abroad among lts people that will make it
the most foremost city on the east bank of
the Mississippi in a few years. Railroads
are multiplying, manufacturing establish
ments are being erected, and the busy hum
OF the arttzans hammer is sweet music to
the ear of progress She has two good pa
pers-IHE ARGUS, by McNeal 81 Jones aud
The tnon by Capt Haverstck-both labor
ing for the material walfare Of the city
There are several public institutions that do
credit to the place. The stree: railroad is a
paying institution and works to a charm.
We we're only in the city about one hour
but had the pleasure of taking by the hand
many of its worthy citizens. We breathe
heartfelt prayer for the prosperity of Rock
Island.