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Wilmington journal., 1869-08-20
CatRwba Springs,

There Is no better place to - drive dull
caro- away than the sparkling Catawba
Springs" Col. Wyatt, the proprietor, has
spared neither money nor labor In making
hla houses comfortable and his grounds
attractive. We have mover known pro-
priotOr more intent upon making has guests
comfortable and happy. Nature seems to
have done her best upon tho water, which
is pnre, cool anu bracing We went only to
see the Springs and mako short stay. We
stayed twice as long AS we intended and
left before We had staid half as long as we
wished.
Catawba could not vic with Long Branch
and Saratoga III opulence, diamonds and
costliness of attire. but in elegance and
beauty of form and cultivation of mind we
will match the visitors of Catawba against
Long Branch or Saratoga. or both.
Wilmington was we'll represented
Among the guests from Wilmington were
Col. Cowan and family, Mrs. Edward d.
Hall AMI children. Mrs. Fremont and chill,
dron, Mrs Engelhard and children, Miss
Walker and Miss Anderson. From Edge
combe was DIR. Pitman and lady. From
Charlotte was Mr.. Sanders and lady. -
From Onalow, Col. WhitfOrd, and from
Raleigh, Wm. Grimea, Esq, and family.
Among the inyalids VIC found Hon.
Robert Mclean and Judge Ruffin, Jr., Of
Greensboro. We were glad to find that
both of the gentlemen had been improved
by their visit.
Oatawba is tho place for health as we'll
as pleasure, and its proprietor we'll merits
the patronage bestowed, RAJ. Sentinel
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-20
f'rOss8 Virginia.

From Eisgtnfn
WRITE SULPHUR brRING3, Va Ang l8-Noon.
At the White SuPI,ur Springs to-day the Ma
ti"na! Board of rrado dolocutcs with their fami-
her, ana prominent citizens and members OF the
press from all parts of the Union reached hera
Gn all excursion train this morning an routo for
Clifton Forge They VIII return here this eve
hing.
RICHMOND, Aug. Is Noon.
Hen. OanDy has ordered the discharge from
custody Of police Captain Callahan. who shot and
killed Joseph Kelley at repatriation office.
Callahan had all investigation by military
coIGmissi0ner, but has had no trial.
Marine Intelligence.
NORFOLK, Va, Aug. l8-Noon.
The staamahip San Jacintn is coming Up the
harbOr III tow.
GABLE DISPATCHES.
LONDON Aug. l3 Afternoon.
The weather IS very favorable for crops OF all
kinds
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-20
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current,

BkEswAx, ID DO GD ~ LIME, IL bbl.0 on ~ u -"
BAREELs, Spts T.. each. From store1 % 10 g.
End hand q 40 a 2 IS lIHoLAssEs, X gallon,
New 3 90 a 3 % HCuba hhds on IN 52l
Wilmington journal., 1869-08-20

The IrOn-CIRd Oath in virginia.
The New York Times says that the re-
publican press is almost unanimous against
General Canby's proposal to exact the iron
clad oath from the members elect of tho
Virginia Legislature. Much is said in
favor of amnesty but the prevailing argn-
ment is that which the Indianapolis jour-
nal cOndonses into nutshell !:
The fact that the government author
lied the people of Virginia to vote upon
that part OF the new constitution estab-
fishing the test t-oath separately, and that
it was voted down by an overwhelming
majority, would seem to imply that it
ought not to bo required of Legislature
which has it's life in that constitution, and
acts under its authority
| Andrew Jenkins, about the 10th of this
month. intends to essay crossing the Mia
CARA RIVER below the falls by means Of o
Ts!oclpede ridden over tight rope,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Communicated
Alderman HAYES and the Gas Monopoly.

EDITOR OF THE ARGUS Sri see that
the republicans Of the First Ward have nom.
mated David HAYES for reelection, for al.
derman. Would it not be well for the tax
payers of the Ward to examine his official
action as alderman and see if he has faith.
fully discharged his duty to his constituents
as such representative.
What was his action on the gas question
when the committee to whom the matter
had been referred, reported an ordinance in
favor of reducing the rate of gas for private
consumers TO three dollars and fifty cents
per 1000 cubic feet2 Did he advocate its
passage and thereby 90 for the interests of
the people 2 No, he did not,--but he did
advocate an amendment fixing the rate at
one dollar per 1000 feet more than the com
mttee recommended, and by said action he
opposed the interests Of the people and fav.
ored the gas monopoly and by his untiring
efforts he succeeded in carrying said amend.
meut, which cOmpels the gas consumers to
pay more for their gas than they would 9th.
erwse have had to do. How much he re-
ceiyed for advocating the interests of the
gas monopoly is not generally known, but
it is generally believed that his gas bills do
owing to his action in the matter.
How did he act a short time ago, when
Alderman Rosenfeld moved to suspend the
lighting Of certain private lamp posts that
are now being lit at the citys expense ?
Did he rally in the interests Of the tax pay.
ers and by sustaining Alderman Rosenfeld's
motion help to reduce the expenses Of the
city? Oh no,-but we find him again raj
wing in the interests of the gas monopoly,
thereby assisting it in continuing its grasp
upon the city treasury.
In speaking of the action Of Alderman
HAYES on the gas question, forgot to say
that at the same time that he advocated the
amendment to the report Of the committee
fixing the rate at four dollars and fifty cents
per 1000 feet instead Of three dollars and
fifty cents as reported by the committee, (of
whom Alderman Dimick was chairman he
was instrumental in having the rates for the
street lamps raised from three dollars per
post per month to four dollars per post.
If permitted the use of your columns, |
will, in future article, endeavor to show up
his official action in relation to the Camden
Road improvement.
A TAX PAYER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22


CHARITABLE RoBBERY.-One evening last
week Condor and Curtis took poor Irish
man to Jail who was more sober than the
city marshal generally lie, aud who was nei.
Their creating q public disturbance or annoy.
ing any one. In tho morning, in the police
court, they pretended that they did it to keep
him from being robbed and then the pc.
licemen and magistrate proceeded TO take
every cent the poor man had-for fees
How much better Off was the man for the
course taken with him by Murdock's pets
Why would it not have been as well for
some one else to have robbed him as they ?
He and his friends would then, at least, been
spared the disgrace of his passing night in
Jail.
The course Of Murdoeks pets is q disgrace
to the city. have the people forgotten the
poor Irishmsn who was beaten by them so
bad that his life was despaired Off He
never should have been arrested at all. But
they we're anxious TO make fees and went
for him, and beat him nearly to death. And
be was then sent to the poor house to die.
After the thousand outrages by LcLaughlin,
Condor and Curtis we're known to Murdoch
be kept them in office, and then got up in the
court house and defended then, the night he
was nominated for reelection. fthere was
no other reason, the Infamous police man.
agement for the past year, which has been
wiuked at by Murdock, should defeat him
by an Overwhelming majority, Besides per
cutting poor people and raiding on the com.
munity for fees, and making the city pay
big bills to the jailor for board they have SO
Disguised the farmers that many of them 60
to other places to do their trading. Our
business men feel this very sensiby. Muir.
dock has winked at these enormities, and,
whatever promises may be made in order to
get votes for him, if he shall be reelected
the same set will prey upon the public an.
other year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

ner before the people, who made splendid
record during the war, but what is he com
nared TO the chiyalrous David HAYES, who
fought, bled, and died for his country on 50
many sanguinary fields; or what is he com.
pared to the inyincible Murdoch, who adyo
Gated the doctrine Of secession in Memphis,
and afterwards waded knee'deep in rebel
blood at-Rock Island or what is he com
pared to the patriotic Guyer, who sacrificed
on the altar Of liberty all his relations who
didn't skedaddle from the draft or to the
yigilaut Newburger, who always stood ready
to "cut dirt" for Canada at the drop Of a
hat; or to Bill Atkinson, who covered him.
self with wounds and glory at the old family
brickyard; or to Horace l.. Wood, that
steadiast and heroic member Of the Home
Guards, who "looked urtor the widders'
when their husbands were on the battlefield
Eve hundred miles away. In view of the
galaxy Of military heroes on the radical
ticket we fear that the democrats haven't
done their duty
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-Arrives At
7:4O A. NJ. and $3.50 p. NJ. Closes at 500 A. 81.
aud $40 P. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAtL-yia WATERFOWL, TAnp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA, ar
rives at 1870 A. VI. Closes sos p. 81.
GOAL VALLEY MALAY cars) daily, leaves
between and & A. NJ, returning at about 5
r. NJ. Orion and Andoyer arc supplied by
this route
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL-Arriyes at Gas A.
N. and s33j M. Closes at 7:l5 A. NJ. and
G.20P "
N-EDo NATL-yia Camden Mills, Andalu-
.s E!gIu ston, Hamlet, Perryton, Aledo, High
Nun. New Boston, kcthsburg, 0quawka, to
)iuawka Junction, illyetown), leaves daily
between 4. NJ, and arrives Rt $3.50 p NJ.
t,Hl rlal 'cr for Pleasant Ridge, HaIitt, Buff
f.I Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Crock, A1i M,llersburg, goes by this route.
u'NNJUfI NAIL-yia Presumption, SueE,
t.Ns, N,ftG Henderson, Spring Grove, and
kn4la Grove 70 dJnuJuth, leaves Tues
hnt, Thur lays and Saturdays at "A. NJ,
A. .rr,N1s MIniuys, Wednesdays aud Pri-
',y At p, VI. Centre Ridge is supplied
ou Tl5sd lys by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once a week. Ar.
rivos Friday evening, az o'clock, and leaves
Saturday morning, at o o'clock.
Otico hours from 7:C0 A. M. to 500 p. NJ.
~ sundays, open from to 10 Am.
NJ. Is. 0sBORS, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

PERsoNAL.-Capt. Thomas j. Buford ar
rived home from St. Louis on Friday evening
last, on account Of ill health. He has been
attending the convention of the managers of
the Northern and White Collar lines, and
informs us that no compromise had been
agreed upon at the time Of his departure.
Both companies had submitted propositions,
but no agreement had been made, and it IS
hardly probable that any will be made. lie
states that the seasons business was to
have been opened on Saturday the 10th, by
the departure of the Minnesota from st.
Louis, and thinks she started, but is of the
opinion that the present inclement weather
will put an end to operations for short
time. The Minnesota was to have been fol-
lowed by the New Boston, on Monday, by
the Davenport on Tuesday, BY the Hawkeye
State on Wednesday, and By the Muscatlne
on Thursday. The Dubuque, now above,
would then have moved into line. The new
steamer Minneapolis, just completed at
Pittsburg, for this trade, is expected in
about two weeks.
Business can hardly be carried on in the
fare Of the weather We are now having.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

FARMERS who are in need of any harness
for spring work would do well to call at the
well,known and large establishment of F.
Ludolph, on Illinois street, who has large
stock of harness, saddles, collars, etc., all of
his own manufacture. People who intend
starting farming, and locate elsewhere, will
save money to buy their harness of Mr..
Ludoph, where they are sure of getting
good work and of the best oak leather,
which is not to be had everywhere in the
west. Farmers at distance will find it to
their advantage to call on him to purchase.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

WARS THE MATTER WITH LORD HAw.
LEY Not long since, it was announced
with flourish of trumpets, that Lord Hsw-
lev would deliver the Grafton here, on the
9th of April, at the inauguration of the
soldiers monument. And now, without as
signing any reason for the change, it is an
nouuced that Gov. Palmer will do that same
Whatever may have been the reasons for
kicking Hawley overheard, the change is q
good one, anyhow.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

LETTER FRoM DR.. HAMLroN.-The fol.
lowing letter from the President of the Pc.
oria Il Rock Island Railroad came to hand
last evening:
GENERAL OFFICE OF PEORIA & Rock
ISLAND RAILWAY COMPANY, :
Peoria, Illinois, Feb. Is, 1869. }
EDITOR DAVENPORT GAzErTE-Dear Sir:
In your report of the meeting in your city
which was held on Tuesday last, you said
that used the following language:
"At the last meeting of the Board, he had said
that he had a thousand times rather build the
road via, Moline, than take Mr.. Cables ProPo-
sition, if they had the money to do it"
What | said was this: "That | had said
at the last meeting of our Board, that l
would thousand times rather close the con.
tract with Mr. Frost to build the road via,
Moline, if we had the money to do il, than
to adjourn without making any iron con
tract
There are some other slight errors in the
report. l hope you will rectify the above,
and by SO doing will much obhge
Yours, &C.,
WM. r. HAMILTON.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

TURNER'S BALL.-On the evening OF
Wednesday, the 24tb, the Turner's of Rock
Island will give one of their popular con
certs and balls at their hall, to attend which
a general invitation is extended to the pub.
lie. It will no doubt prove fine affair.
During the evening the Gesa,lg rereia will
favor the assembly with some of their char.
aoteristc music, while members Of the Tur.
ner Society will give an exhibition Of their
gymnastic exercises. All lovers Of gaioty
should be on hand.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

THE Rim assures the pubic, on the ua.
thority of Wilke Collins, thst "if you want
to make dish oflies diges.bIe, always give
it gsrnish Of truth" and thereuPon at
temPts to put its Proverb into practice IN
various ways, in the vain hope of perpetual
ing the disgracefll rule Of Murdock, Nc
Laughliu, Condon HavOrstick Il Co.. anoth
er year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Railroad Traina.

AVE-Ohicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific, going
Bast, at $50 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
Going West-At las A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling a RSok leland,
a. $50 p. NJ.
Goal Valley, about 100 A. NJ and 100 p. M.
AhklYE-Uhioag5, Rock Island Pacific,
from the East at 7.4O A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ
From the West at 6.75 A. NJ. and $3.50 P. M.
Western Union, and Sterling Rock islam d,
It7.2O A. NJ
Coal Valley about II A. NJ. and p. NJ.
RzB-Trains run by Chicago time, which IL
about Is minutes faster than Rock Isfgd time
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

"THE OFFICES BELONG TO THE SOLDIERS"
We regret that our municipal ticket was
made up with so little regard to the rights
Of ot,r returned veterans, when we consider
that o ur radical opponents never take an of.
fee SO long as they can find soldier to fill
t. 1t Is true, we have placed Charley Skin.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

A BITTER PILL.-Honest, plain.spoken
truth is not very palstable to rogues, and
especially to the kind that run the mschin.
cry of the city of Davenport The Democrat
roars right out at the excoristion DR.. Ham,
lion gave the presidsnt Of the Davenport
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

A bin has been introduced in the legislature
establishing a uniform size for brick in Rock
Island county. Is this temperance movement,
intended to regulate the size Of bricks which we
see fellows about town carrying in their hats p
Rim linton.
Yes--it is intended for the benefit of
Murdock, Atkinson Co, As the manage.
ment of the republican party has been as.
sumed by them, and as the bricks they carry
in their hats are swelling up, every day, it
has become necessary to regulate their size
by an act Of the legislature.
By the way-there are several saloon
keepers in town who think it hardly fair for
Murdoch to tend bar Sundays, at Henry
WoItman's exclusively. They think, if he
intends to be impartial, that 6e ought to
give each the benefit of his servces-take
them in turn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

Police CoURT.-John Canadian was ar.
rested on Saturday evening, for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct Before Highly, to.
day, he was fined s. and costs, which he
was unable to pay. He was dismissed on
condition OF leaving town Immediately.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

DEMOCRATS who voted for Murdoch, last
year, under the understanding that he would
treat democrats fairly and not use his official
position in a partizan way, we're deceived
and betrayed in the most outrageous man.
ner. He used his casting vote to drive ev.
cry democrat he could from ofice-and will
do 1t again if elected. His fair and clever
talk was used to deceive and betrsy those
who voted for him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

and 81. Paul railroad, aud some more Of
the faithful few" during his recent speech
to the railroad repudiAtors in that city,
That Davenport is getting q terrible name
abroad
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

a SLIGHT MIsrAEE.-M Schalbe,
wandering cgarmaker, who for some weeks
past has been employed in one of the facto
ries of our city, left for New York last Fri
day and forgot to pay board bill before
he started
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

THE FERRY.BoAr.-The ferry boat ceased
running Sunday noon, on account of the
ice and cold weather, and the small amount
of travel, and is now lying at her moorings
below town. The accommodation trains
commenced running again this morning.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

Or course, James r. johnson was present to
start tho applause at proper intervals, and thus
prove his fitness to be chosen city clerk, should
the democracy win.-Rim.
Mr.. Johnson was not present at oil,
and he says he doesn't want and will
not take the city clerkship, or any other
office
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Daily argus.
premium Job Printing.

orders for jon PRIETIS0 will meet with prompt
attention at the ANGUS OFFICE, and DO sIscutsd
Ia the very best manner and at reasonable rates
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

The Union is the only paper in Rock Island
which regularly receives and publishes the tes-
graphic dispatches of the Northwestern Associ-
atod Press.-Rim Union, i2d.
No it is not The AHGUs receives pre-.
ciseIy the same dispatches and by the same
line.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

BEING Washington's birthday, there are
no market reports from Chicago, New York
Or st. Louis, today.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
For Police Magistrate.

0. B. Higgins name is announced as an
independent candidate for the Office Of Po-
lice Magistrate at the coming March election.
Feby 10, 1869.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

tHg radical organ in Rock Island raised
no flag in honor of Washington's birthday
Flags were out at Blackburns and Gates
book stores, and other places in town.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Odd Follows

Rock Island Lodge No Is, l. 0. 0. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., at II o'clock P. NJ.
J. 0. LuEDBLAD, n. u.
J. FRANK CONWAY, r. s.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

The carpet and coveret machinery Of
Block * Newburger is offered for sale. See
advertising columns.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

MERCURY AT ZERo.--On Saturday we
had q continued fall of snow, Sunday little
more, rendering the passage of the street
cars very difficult. This morning Monday
was clear and cold--the mercury being down
to zero, aud one.haf the river was closed
over with ice, and the balance full! of running
ice The weather is the coldest We have
mad for two months.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

Mr. Buford closed with the facetious remark
"Il not be elected, because won't have votes
enough which was probably "bull' intended
to catch the Irish vote.-Rm.
Mr. Buford sa!d-"If | am not elected, it
will be because won't have votes enough,
but that is matter for the people to
say "
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
At EeWbuTRers

A lot of fashionable Hats just received
on consignment from an eastern shouse, to
be sold very low. Great reductions on Mil
linery Goods, Dress Goods, CloakingS, DC,
at NEwBURGERs.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22
Go to tho Best.

Go to to the Bryant & Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get thorough practical
business education, or to become good
sound telegraph operator, For circulars ad'
dress enclosing stampsl the Bryant q STRAIT
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

No COMPROMISE ETFEcTED.-We learn
from the very best authority that the rumor
ID unfounded which has been circulating to
the effect that the Northern and White Col.
lar steamboat lines have arranged a compro-
mise, and that each will draw off a certain mum.
Der Of their boats for the coming season. The
chief stock holders Of these rival companies
held a two weeks council at St. Louis, shor!
time ago, aud utterly failed to come to any
agreement. Their war willstill 90 on. Had
the report been true, many Of our citizens
would have been thrown out Of employment,
and hence considerable interest was felt in
the matter.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

STEAMBOATS, AT MUsCATINE.-We have Just
received the following special Dispatch
MUsCATINE, Feb. %. - The steamer
MoIIe McPike arrived here Saturday P. NJ.
took on full cargo and returned the same
evening for St. Louis.
The Peter Balen arrived yesterday P. NJ. and
is lying by on account of floating ice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

WAsHINGToN's Decentralization of
people, to-day, (the 22d) contemplate, with
gratitude, the une1amped life Of George
Washington, who was "frst in war, first in
peace, aud first in the hearts of his country.
men, 1t is l37 years since he was born,
but while the love Of democratic government
shall last, his memory will be cherished If
the teachings Of his patriotic farewell ad-
dress had been practiced by the people Of
the north, we should have been spared the
late terrible war. Every man who loves his
country should carefully read that inestima-
BILE legacy, and practice its sublime teach.
ings The flag of our country floats over
the ARGUS office to-day, in honor of George
Washington.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

fonrY CeSTa line will be charged for
ca-. Insertion Of all articles under this head
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-22

Times TO BE REMENBERED.--Murdock is
responsible for the following, as compared
with the democratic administration which
preceded him;
l. lie has compelled the people to pay
heavier taxes.
2. He has increased the ordinary expens.
es Of the city government.
,. He has made less public improve.
meut and furnished less work for laborers.
4. He has paid less of the public debt
5. lie has kept a Marshal and two Police.
men in Office who have prosecuted aud rob.
bed poor people Of feet, driven farmers away
from town and done more to injure the
character and business of the place than all
other causes combined.
Murdoch is responsible for these FIVE items
land many more not yet enumerated) and
they are enough to condemn him.