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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

The London Times regards the postpone.
ment of the debate on the Alabama claims
with satisfaction. Their introduction at the
present moment would serve no good pur
pose. The general sense of uneasiness with
respect to the subject on both sides necessi.
tates an interval of considerable period
before it is resumed The debates could
only be useful if Pariiment disapproved the
conduct of the ministry or wished to instruct
n regard to future negotiations. But there
is no dissatisfaction. The only charges
against Lords Stanley and Clarendon is
that they were too yielding. But the Com
mons were not likely to advise the with.
drawing of concessions made, nor were they
prepared to lay down plan for future ne
gotiatons in anticipation Of such results
from discussion which we're most important.
Another reason for declining discussion is
due regard for national dignity, which for.
bids our approaching the American govern.
ment on these questions. Public opinion is
unanimous on this point. The late treaty
was virtually American, for it was made,
altered and resltered by Seward and John
son. 1t was rejected as much through party
antipathies as from discomfort with its pro-
visions. 1t was probably foredoomed, and
whatever its provisions nigh: have been,
in all likelihood would have met the same
fate. England is ready to listen TO any pro.
posals from America, but to display de.
sire to receive them favoaably would tend TO
increase, not lessen, the demand. When
Mr.. Motley considers the feeling of America
ia such that treaty consistent with the
honor of England will satisfy Americans, he
may address the government for q renewal
of negotiations. Such treaty will have
chance of acceptance. The prevalence Of
more moderate views in America is crafty.
ing. It's to be hoped that the question of
the Queens neuterality proclamation, which
has dropped out Of sight, will be tscitiy
abandoned. This favorable change IS owing
to the discovery that England will not con.
cede beyond certain point, and that this
resolution is not likely TO be shaken.
| The Star also expresses satisfaction at the
postpouemeu. Of the discussion. American
resentment agains, England is libely to be,
come weaker, and her desire to reduce the
burden of public debt stronger. Ine best
thing for both countries to do is to hold their
J peace for awhile.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
The St. Louis committee has made final

The St. Louis committee has made final
decision not to charter the propeller vii.
mington for a trip from New York, but do
not abandon the idea of direct trade with
New York aud the other points. Owing to
the difficulty of obtaining vessels adapted to
the trade, it urges that bonus Of $4,000
be raised and given to any one who will
build an iron vessel at that point that shall
meet in point of draft, capacity, and other
requirements, what is needed for a successful
seagoing and river steamer. 1t believes
trade can be built, and is extremely anxious
that some shipbuilder shall iuaugurate the
movement
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

The Tennessee canvas becomes liyelier
and livelier every day. The candidates and
newspapers fling about such epithets as
"defamer,' "blackguard,' "slanderer, -
"wretch, "villaiu,' "scoundrel," "fiend in.
carnate," "diabolical depths of devitry,"
etc, etc, etc, as lively as snow-fakes in a
snow storm, or beer.drinks at German
sengeriest. And it is not good year for
naStyness in Tennessee either !-Chicaqo
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

Gen. Banks having failed to receive a
foreign appointment, with the privilege Of
travelling in Europe at government expense,
has gone abroad on his own hoo.l He will
no doubt represent the nation largely
wherever he may 90, but without any spe.
cial commission.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

Senter and Stokes are both said to be con.
fdent of election to the office of governor
of Tennessee. 1t is hoped that the result
will show that at least one of them is over
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

The President has assured prominen,
Mississippians that the election there and IN
Texas shall be fairly and impsrtislly con.
ducted.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

-Twothirds Of the thirty FIVE hundred
newspapers In the United States are Repub.
lican in politics, ,-Republicdn Erchange.
That accounts for the deplorable state of
public morals.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

A Des Mones dispatch says that the great
er portion of the wheat crop of the lower
Des Moines valley is in shock, and is not so
badly injured as was at first supposed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

The vicinity Of Utica, n Y, was visited
by very severe storm on the sth Fifty
years has not seen tho like of it. Much
damage was done.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
1lailp argus.
OFFICIAL pAPHR.

The notorious Col. Ryan and 2jO men are
said to be encampcd on Gardner's Island,
and are supplied with provisions from New
York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

The President is urged to fix day in
September for the election in Mississippi,
and it is thought he will aecede to the re.
quest
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
!. N. HOLMES,
IEE OF
Superintendent of u cildings.

BuPef fHtcoHeU Uk q ItIuInESt
Office in Palace Row, Illinois Street.
Rock Island, Illinois
Plans, with careful and minute Specifications
aud reliable detailed working drswinqs. far
nished for all kinds Of buildings. Also. Al
kinds Of
MECHANICAL DRAWING Sc IcrrEp.
shall aim. through the produets of tn,
SQUARE and PENCIL, to me- dt public patron
age.
Work and fee sshsssctOry' sprI6diy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

Chicago REarkst.
Tslsgrapksd TO the AneEs.
CHICAGO, July 10.
Flour quiet firm unchanged.
Wheat duh l,30sa3l.
Corn less active No ! 80 No 2 7St.
Oats easier IS.
Rye nominally l,06.
Barley nominal.
Provisions dull unchanged except sweet pick.
led hams which is firm at II.
Highwines firm higher.
LIVE srooK.
Usros SrooK YARDS, July 10.
Cattle quiet l0sl5 lower for all grades; reefs
IA; sales 3SS at 5,l0a7j cows and light steers;
6a7,2 fair to good
Hogs dull shade weaker; reets 1873 sales 1912
at S,25 from New York; s,30a50 fair to medium;
S,60aS7 good to choice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
Assessment List.
CRY CLERk s OFFICE,
CRY OF Rock ISLAND,

CRY OF Rock ISLAND,
June 80 1869.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Asses sment
~ List of taxable real and personal estate in
the city of Rock Island. for this year. A. D..
1869, have been comp eted and returned by the
Assessor to the City Council, aud that objections
thereto will be heard by the City Council or their
Committee at the Council room in said city, on
the ninth (9) day Of July, 1869, at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ
All persons feeling themselves Aggrieved by the
assessment of their property, are hereby request,
ed to make or file their objections at the time
and place aforesaid.
J. FRANK CONWAY, City Clerk.
julyldtd.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
EVERY BUSINESS MAN
mouth
ADVERTISE

A RRRR GGGG U U 81
AA r re GU U
A A RRaR G U I ,
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Ar K GGGG UUU S.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

TN CONNECTION with his Planning Mill, tbs
L subscriber is still conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills, and has constantly on hand .
Superior quality of white and yellow kiln dried
meal by tho barrel or hundred pounds. Highest
market price paid for Corn. The patronage Of
the public 10 respectfully solicited.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10
a4
BUSINESS CARDS.
BLYTHE a. STODDARD,
WAGON MANUFACTURERS,
lock Island. Illinois,

MI ANUPACTURE all kinds of Wagons
~ Carriages, Sulkies, Skeletons, Farm and
Express Wagons, 30. Every description Of r.
pairing done al short notice. Particula, atten.
tion paid to manufacturing to order,
may26dly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

Btos h and Mooney.
TelegrS phsd 10 the ARsus.

Btoe h . and Mooney.
Telegrt phsd to the ARsus.
Nav YoRK, July 10.
Gold, $780,.
Coupons of 'sl, ISA 81, 2ls, 81, ~, 6j, ly3
new l7:, 81, l7s, 6s, l7s; lO-40's 81, n. Y. C..
1884; Ptd IS, h. [. l,I6l, ST. Paul 76, Pfd
S5t, Fl. W. 1903, W, q. 37s, NJ. 7. le, L. g..
724, N. W. s0i, T. d W. 73.
et. Louis Market.
Tslsgraphsd to the Argue
sT. LouIs, July ..
Flour better and especially low grades whish
is l5a25 cents higher.
wbeat-bigher; good No. 2 Spring I,2e.
Corn-frIn, 93sg6 for white.
Oas-h cher 70s7s.
Rye-better IL.
whi,key-frm %.
Proyisons-anehangsd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
How Democratic States are Governed.

Tho following piece of local news tele-
graphed from Louisville Kentucky, will
give our rearders an idea of the condition
of society, and the respect for and power
of the law, in Democratic States and COM
munites. Many similar instances of
bloodshed and riot in defiance of law arc
published from the same quarter:
A desperate character named Cooper,
who had been whipped by party of Reg
ulators in Pulaski county, caused the arrest
of some Of his neighbors, whom he accused
of administering the chastisement Satur-
day morning was fixed for the trial, and
Cooper and his friends entered Somerset
the county seat armed to the teeth
Here the accused parties, numbering TWEEN
ty, and Cooper, with his confederates,
equally strong, entered into quarrell
which cultivated in a pitched battle, one
hundred and fifty shots being fired, result
ing in the killing of three men. named
Dodd, Dunton, and William Peasants,
and mortally w"unding one James Pleas
ants. The fight abated by mutual consent,
both parties being out of ammunition
shortly after, each party having recruited
its forces, they were about to re-enter the
town, but armed citizens warned them off
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
Female Burgesses in England.

On the Women's Rights question they
are very much ahead of us in England
At the recent municipal elections through
out that country a great many women,
who, under a recent act of Parliament,
were duly qualified, by residence, property,
and payment of rates, to vote as "bur-
gesses," freely exercised that right. In
Manchester, where there are 21,542 Pariia-
mentary electors, out of a population of
$50, 1877 there are 5000 female burgesses, of
whom 1900 walked up to the polls and
voted. At Stafford 1890 out of 1000,
voted, being more than one woman for
every six men who exercised the right In
Newcastle-upon-Tyne out of 81 women OH
the register, "a voted. In Liverpool the
Liberal party in the Rodncy-street ward
were defeated by the women voters, who
hold strong Tory politics. One of the
candidates there began speech with 'sElec-
tors and Electresses." At Bodmin, in
Cornwall, two women voted, of the ages of
90 and 90 respectively. Now that women
have the power to vote at municipal, it is
certain that they will speedily be allowed
to vote at parliamentary elections.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

THE ATLANTIC.-The December number
of the AtIanHc closes the gath volume
This standard magazine is too widely
known and appreciated to need any more
than a general notice of the present num-
Der, and a glance at its contents. We
would suggest to all lovers of a superior
order of literature, that the AHantic should
be found on their Book-table. At the
beginning of the volume is the time to
subscribe.
James Parton contributes one of his
characteristic articles to tho December No
''Uncle Sans Treatment of his Servants. -
"The Dead Leuel,' by F. Sheldon, is a
readable paper, but the writer evinces no
marked or unusual ability in the discussion
of his subject. "The Norman Prophet
Tragedy" by John Hay, is narrative of
the murder of Joe Smith, the founder of
Mormanism. The third paper ON sThe
Brick Moon," maintains its originality
which is the chief merit of the narrative.
"Incrcase of Human Life," by Edward
Jarvis. The III chapter on this subject is
treated in an able and philosical Manner
"The Foe of The Household by Miss
Caroline Cheesbro has proceeded to the X
chapter. "John,'' by A. D. Richardson,
is an interesting chapter on that, at present
most interesting subject, the "Chinese
Question
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

GEAmons all the attractions and inducements to buy,
offered by other and clothing houses in Phadel-
phia, we notice that the old established concern of
RocKHiLL WILSON not only holds its own but keeps
pace with all tho modern improvements actually taking
the lead in most of them Their GREAT BROWN HALL
is stocked from basement to roof with thing that
can be called for, in mems and boys Purchasing
their materials. as they do, in immense quantities. and
having the entire product of whole mills, on certain
classes OF goods, their facilities for furnishing their
patrons with superior fabrics unsurpassed There
40 house in Philadelphia any other city, which has
such complete arrangements for making up its goods
and trimming them in the most exquisite style. Both
in the rcady-mate and $ custom" departments host.
Of orr readers testify that R0cGuIL WILSON never
fail 10 give them entire Satisfaction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
Best Cabinet Organs
At LOWEST PRICES

That the MASON IIAMLIN CABIN EFT and METRO
POLITAN ORGANS are the BEST is proved
by the almost unanimous opinion Of professional
clans 10y the awar, to thela of SETENTY-FIVE GOLD
and SILVER MEDALS or other highest premiums at
principal industrial competitions within years. in
GLIDING the MEDAL at the PARIS EXPOSITION, and
by sale much greater than that of any similar in
strnments. This Company manufacture
INSTRUMENTS. and will not make cheap organs at
price suffer inferior instrument bear their
Having greatly increased their facilities for manufacture,
by the introduction of new machinery and otherwise.
they are now making BETTER ORGANS than EV Err
BEFORE, at increased economy in cost which, in accord
ance with their fixed policy of selling always at least
rrnunrrative profit they Offering ut PRICES .!
INFERIOR WORK. FOUR OCTAVE ORGANS Plain
Walnut Case. $50. FIVE OCTAVE ORGANS. Double
Reed Solid Walnut Case carved and panclc. with FIy +,
STOPS tVI"LA, DAPssoN, MELoDIA, FLUTE, TEEsULANr)
Si5. Other styles i'll proportion.
Circulars. with fall particulars. including accurate
drawings of the different styles of organs and much
information which will he of service to every purchaser
Of organ will he sent free. and postage paid any
one desiring them.
4w MASON IIAML1N ORGAN co.
154 fremont ST., Boston; 500 Broadway, New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

After the first of January next the ex-
change of mails between the United States
and France will cease, in consequence OF
the abrogation of the present postal treaty.
The French Government refused to ne.
gotiate new postal treaty on more lib.
eral basis, and asked that the present
treaty, which expires January, 1870, be re-
newed for one year. This request our
Government has positively declined
France having refused to treat on more
liberal terms, this Government is now dis
posed to let that nation have the benefit OF
its limo Of policy. Among other new de-
mands of the French Department is that
the ocean postage via the Brest steamship
line, which is now six cents, with halt
going to each Government, shall herea fter
be divided by giving tho French Govern
ment four and the United States two cents.
This line does not carry one-sixth of the
letters to France, while the Government
pays it a subsidy equal to $40, 600 per trip.
Its object in making this demand is ap-
parently to compel the United States to
help pay the subsidy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

Supervisor Perry, of North Carolina,
under date of November 20, gives the fol-
lowing statement of the amount of revenue
collected on tobacco in the Fourth, Fifth,
and Sixth districts of that State for the six
months ending October 81, 1869, as COM
pared with the Same months of the preceding
year, viz: Fourth district, 1868, S1S,274;
1869, S143,S70; difference, 1926, 595. Fifth
district, 1868, 500, 24o; 1869, s214, ITO; diff
ference, $157, 235. This differecce includes
a gain of g., 241 in favor of May and June,
1868. Sixth district, 1868, $1e,GO3; 1869,
$50, 789; difference, sG6, 185.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
Coughs and COldS.-Durino the ch,pro,

coughs and Colds.-During the changea-
BILE seasons of Fall and Winter. when
coughs and colds are so frequent, no person
should be without some valuable prepara-
ton for their cure. They should recollect
that neglected cough or cold frequently
terminates in consumption. Hasson's Com
pound Syrup Of Tar is the best and most
reliable article known for the cure of coughs,
colds, hoarsness, chronic, catarrhs, sore
throat, asthma, and all diseases of the
throat and lungs. No family should be
without it. Price so cents Sold at II. II,
Mitchells Drug Store, Elkton; N. b. Nor
rison's Drug Store, North East; and C. L.
Jamar's Drug Store, Port Deposit. Rus
sell u Lands, Proprietors.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

We take it for granted that Icy this
time all our patrons have visited Pnilade!-
phia, and have attended the great sale now
III progress at the great Oak Hall Buildings
of Wanamaker & Brown. All whom we
have met with have expressed their surprise
and qualification at the rare bargains they
were able to effect there. Any man will
miss it who lets this chance slip, and any
mother will miss it who does not see to it
that "the boys' are well provided for in
this emergency.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

The Cuban Constitution has been pub
lished and proves to be near copy of our
own. 1t declares in these words, that
"All the inhabitants of the Republic of
Cuba are absolutely free" This settles the
only point about which there was any
doubt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

"a If you want to be IN good humor
all the week, get your washing nicely done
by 10 o'clock Monday morning and have
the clothes ironed and put away before
night. Now if yon don't know how to do
this, just inquire at Moore & Bro, who
manufacture that famous " Wizmington
CITY Soap" Ask your grocer for it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
From the Lynchburs (Va.) Advertiser.
The Exodus from Virginia.

The press of Virginia is every day at
tracing attention to tho immense exodus
of negroes from the State. The importance
of this movement in its various bearings
cannot be ovcrestimatcd. We have long
considered it certain to take place, and as
furnishing the true solution OF the labor
question so far as this State is concerned.
That the vacuum in the labor supply of Vir-
ginia thus produced will never be again
supplied by hireling labor we consider alb
solutely certain and it is equally certain
that this vacuum will be filled by the small
farmers of the North, who are already
pouring into the State. The most obvious
effect of this change in the labor of the
State will be the rapid subdivision of large
and ill-cultivatcd plantations into small
and highly cultivated farms. Radical
changes in the staples Of production as well
as the mode of cultivation, and above all a
vast increase in the price of land will also
necessarily follow. The difference between
the STATE densely peopled with intelligent
and enterprising whites, and vitalized by
the influx of Northern and foreign capital,
and the State without capital, and DEEPEN
dent for labor on the negro hireling, is be-
yond calculation. Another less obvious
but equally certain result of the southwark
movement of the negroes will be a similar
movement by q very large portion of the
white Virginia population. Already the
beginnings of this are discovered in our
business and correspondence with land buy
ers and sellers. Many of our large land
holders are so welded to the negro that
they will employ no other kind of labor,
and as the negroes leave the State these
sold masters" will follow in their wake,
and both will profit by the change. Vir-
ginia has been formed by nature for great
manufacturing, mining and agricultural
State, and these movements of population
point to speedy realization Of the great
destiny in store for us.
We have heard great deal formerly
about the desire of the chivalry to get rid
of the negroes, but now when the colored
people, having discovered that the soil of
Virginia is too poor to support its present
population by their present mode of farm
ing, and are emigrating to a more congen-
ial cline, their old masters "pull up
stakes - and accompany them, proving
pretty clearly that the negroes are the more
willing of the two to part company. "Our
large landholders," says the Advertiser,
''are SO welded to the negro that they will
employ no other kind of labor" The
drones have the property at present and
follow their former slaves in the vain hope
of still retaining it, and living in idleness;
but the workers of the next generation will
also be the owners, while the idle will be
compelled to starve or mend their habits.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
NOTICES, &c.
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
IN TIE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY
In Clilncrry, November 10th, 1863.
Ordered That the sale made and reported by William
j. Jones, Trustee for the sale of the Real Estate
Josiah Hall, deceased be ratified and confrmed unless
cause to the contrary thereof lie shown before the
thirteenth day of January in the eighteen un,r.
anu seventy; provided copy Of this order he
ill some paper printed at Elktun. a week for one
month before thirteenth day Of D"crHbcr, next.
The Report states the amount o sales to lie $4,000
Il. ID. LAMAR. Register
Test. X. b. LAMAR,
Nov il, 1SG9-1m Register
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04

u At the cor. of Sd & Orange sts. in
the City Of Wilmington Del, there is an
establishment from which issues weekly
thousands of pounds of an article which to
every housewife is like "good news from a
far country" That establishment belongs
to Moore d Bro;-that article is IVlgming-
ton Citu S0ap.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-04
THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE IssrRA

THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF YORK, PA.-This Company
is one of the best Mutual Companies in the
country. The business of the Company is
conducted in the most prompt and accurate
manner, and losses paid without litigation
or delay. Applications for insurance left
at Tile Wig office, forwarded, and the pol
icies procured, without further cost or
trouble to persons desiring to insure prop
erty in the Company.