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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25
THE TENURE-OF OFFICE BILL

The view taken OF this measure by Gen.
Grant, IN our Judgment is very sound and
sensible one, 1t was framed as temporary
measure, to keep bad men out of oticial po.
sitions. 1t may now be construed to keep
bad men in them. The President is report
ed to have illustrated this, in recent con.
yersaton, as follows
Referring to the head Of one of the bu.
reaus, he said
81 don't think he is a fit man for the place,
and yet probably | could not make out a case
against him If knew as much about bis d0ings
rs he himself does | think | could but As it is,
If ! should say to the Senate, | believe he ought
to be removed, be and his friends--And he has
got good many-wouid begin directly to show
why he ought not TO be removed and ] don't
know but the Senate would decide in his favor
| have not anything in the world against him
personally but | AIN strong in the conviction
that | could put good deal better man in his
place and If I'm 10 be held responsible for my
conduct, want Il man there whom | know | con
trust" There was some further talk about this
particular bureau, and then one Of the gentlemen
present remarked that he hopci that certain
person at the head Of the bureau in another de-
partment would be removed. The President
smiled and said well now, only yesterday
had some gentlemen here who begged me 10 keep
him in. / know him well aud never heard but
that he was good citizen but | am convinced,
suA the head of that department is convinced,
that the public interest would be benefited by
putting man there who is not mixed up with
things of Mr.. JOhnson's Administration. Some
say be il honest AMI some say he is not | AIN
inclined to think he is but If / undertake to put
him out, and put somebody else in, he will rally
against me all kinds Of opposition. lie and his
friends would work among Senator'S and they
might convince some Of them that / ain very
bad man, because don't think he is very good
man for the place he has got
This covers the whole ground, and proves
that the power of removal and appointments
ought TO rest where the trainers Of the Con-
stitution and laws placed it, with the Presi-
dent, "by and with the advice and consent Of
the Senate. - Chicago Journal.
Most wonderful judge! most righteous
Judge But why was this not true when
Congress sought to fettcr President John
son The Journal daily contains its mean
" partizau filings at johnson for allowing
the Treasury to be robbed, and here admits
that Grant, whose very name we have been
assured would make officers honest, can not,
within the meaning of the tenure.ot.othce
act, make out case against an official who
ought to be removed. May not the case Of
Stanton illustrate now, though it could not
then, the folly and crime Of passing this in.
famous measure and then holding the Pres.
ident accountable for the faithful execution
of the laws? The only Legislation Of this
ruiuously partizan and revolutionary Con
gre8s which will bear inspection is that
which repeals some contessedly ilIadvised
act
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25
CO MM ERC IAL.
Latest New York, Chicago and
81. Louis Reports.
Correct Rock island Quotations.
IocE Island Market.

Rock lsLAED, March 25
FL0uR-spuuF Double Extra, in bbls ~, .J -
wholesale, and $IiO at retail. sackr St,I0 Of
Wholegaio, ald i1,10 at retail. Loose, t6,4o At
uhoess.U. 900 81 SO a. retail
WuzAr-Hu.l 100, No. 90. No $50.
Cons -lat."t.
0sTs-t5aIso for % lbs.
EYE-g0nI,Hu
BAplrr--ao. /, I,,o. Eo.2,I50
SALT 3 2UDa,.s par barre.
hERyEESH--WLYlosala oarsals included, -,
retail Gnc.
HrGuvIsEs ,a5.
PoTA1oE9-7J.
ONoNs-2 90 per bu
Eaes-l5c ioA.
Brrrgu--N Very oEoico lots, for retailing, will
briuR 25a3Oc
CuEEsE-2j. K. 80.
PoULrRr-Spriug chickens 10 cts Per ID.
Turkeys II cts per ID.
LARD-2oc per h.
HoGs-Bor i've hogs ya!. Dressed IU,50aILo 90
dividing on goo ib-.
CArrLR-Live weight, common, 3,5OGL5o.
Prime shipping b00n6,oO per hundred pounds
HIDEs--dreen Country, 20 green cured, lie
green calf lOal2io; dry nint, l4ai7cj dry salt
ed, ljc
Hay Prairie sloal2 per ton Timothy 1890
ael4,OO.
WooD--Oah 5,j0at6,5O a cord.
CoAL-At the Coal Valley lG5l, ou the Levee,
coal Is sold at II cents, tho COS. Of delivering -
be added
From teams, in Market square, 81 I4al5 oonts.
LmE-Pprt Byron, $3.50 per Dbl Rock Island
lime $llJ per bbl.
Arrlrg-5, ,5on6, 90 per barrel.
CRASDRRRIgs-3o cents per quart.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25

Mrs Stanton has struck new lode in the
exhaustIcss niue of womcn's rights She
has discovered that woman is not allowed
"to choose the father of her own children, "
and demands that in addition to the ballot
this right shall be conferred on her. An
amendment to the constitution ofcysry state
will now be urged to this effect that the
right of every woman in the United States
to choose the father of her own children
"shall never be called in question" If not
objectab.e 70 Mrs Stanton, We would sug.
geSt and insist on this proy.so provided
she shall not be allowed to choose any other
gentleman than her husband
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ed il is an insult TO the people aud an in.
suit TO the house Of representatives from the
degrading position to which the house Is re-.
duced with the President under the house.
the President aud the people are compelled
cap in hand, to bow to the supremacy OF the
senate,
MADRID, March IA draft of the new
constitution was laid before the constituent
cortes to-day its leading features are as
follows The government is 20 be mOnar.
chical in form, with senate and congress (;
the senatorial term is limited to Is years /;
senators are to be elected by provisional
conncis, four for each province. Deputies
10 the congress are 70 be- elected every }
years by universal suffrage, The reign Of
The king is limited 10 n term OF years.
The majority Of the committee which report
ed on the constitution are favorable TO q
separation of the state and church. a mi.
nority propose that the Roman catholic be
retained rs the religion Of the state, with
liberation for other creeds. The liberty OF
the press and tue night Of public meeting
are fully guaranteed by the new constu
ton.
The cores has passed the couscript,on
law.
CurrAGo, March 2i.-Tha Times Wash.
inqton despatch says that Col. T. j. Pickett,
formerly oi Rock Island, has been ap'
pointed post master at Puducah.; also that
by the cabinet yesterday It was agreed to
nominate EH.C Congressman AshIy, Of Ohio,
TO be governor Of Montana. There ia on ap.
parcntly well founded rumor that Secretary
Borie has determined to recommend a repeal
Of the hour law, on the ground that the
operation Of the law has worked adversely to
the interests Of the government.
LOynuy, March g5.-Norhcote, member
Of House. urges the Hudson Bay Co 20 &c.
ccpt Grceuy.,c's proposal 70 ccde territory
rights for three hundred thousand pounds,
as the best offer to be- obtained.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25

The President on Tuesday sent to the Sen
ate the following nominations: John c.
Brancroft Davis, of New York, to be Assis.
tan, Secretary Of State, LeweIIyn Powers,
collector Of customs at Aroostoot, Me; John
d. Hopkins, Assessor of Internal Revenue
for the 9th district Of Maryland, aud Chas.
D. Barrett for the lth district Of Pounsylya.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25
s IT, a Nj pip e s
NOVELTY CORN MEAL MILLS

IN CONNECTION with his Planning MIL, the
/ su}scribcr is still conducting the Novelty
Corn Meal Mills, and has constantly on hOnd
Superior quality Of white and yellow kiln dried
meal, by he barrel or hundred pounds. Highest
market price paid for Corn. The patronage Of
b public is respectfully solicited. ,oo,,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25

train was thrown from the track Of the
Toledo, Peoria 4 Warsaw railroad on Tuesday
near Washington whereby about thirty five
persons were injured, though no one was XIII
ed. The accident was occasoued by
broken rail, Gov. Seymour, Of New York,
was on board, but escaped with only few
scrAlchns.
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TERMS.

WISELY ARaUS, established October IS, 1851.
DAILY ARGUS, established July l3, 1854.
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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25

Jas l.. Ruiln IS the Republican nominee
for Mayor Of Cincinnati but as his nomina.
tion was not harmouOusIy made, the Demo.
Gratis have hopes ofdefcating him.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25
MoNEAL 4 JONES, PrOprietoru.

WEEKLY ARGus-Three Dollars a year, II paid
wholly in advance. Twenty five cents viii be
added for every three months payment is delayed.
In Clubs OF 10 or more at s2.5O each, and one
copy extra for every club Of 10.
DAILY ARGus-Two Dollars and Fifty Cents
for every three months, PAYABLE in advance, or
$40 a year. by the week twenty-five cents, in
advance.
ROBERT T. McNEAL. MILTON JoEEs.
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Daily argus.
oFrIoIAL PAPER.

The Chicago Post suggestsasau uiycr.
tising medium, the backs OF office seekers
petitions
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-03-25

ROBERT T. NONE
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

T OFFER my place on Orleans street, in the
/ lower part Of the city, near the new school
building, for sale. There are four lots in one en-.
closure, g. good house, barn sheds, etc, and eV-
grythine convenient--s good well, csteTn cellar,
great variety Of fruit trees, DO, 6c For fur
be, particulars enquire Of the subscriber.
LIE. SAULPAUGH.
Rosk ILaAd, JaA'y Is, 1859, DIFF.
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
tn; VACANCY IN Tie POLICE e3aMisSon
WHO VIII and Can TIL It-fhc Esard or tho
IerfsIoturce

The politicians are considerably exercised about
the selection OF q Police Commissioner. and have
fresh candidate every hour. The delegations, how
ever. should stop going to Albany ms their pilgrim.
ages 10 the state capital may avail them nothing.
1t Is now suggested that the Legislature has no
right or authority to elect successor to Mr. Acton.
THIS H. tue law, consisting OF sections four and i've
OF chapter forty-one Of the laws OF lsGl fOIlows:
"Section 4-lhe term OF oillce OF each c0mms-
sloner or Metropolitan Police amer the respective
determinations Of the terms Aforesaid shall be eight
years. and the Legislature shall, In tne mode pre-.
the University, and within twenty cays be-
fore the expiration OF the several terms
Of onice Aforesaid, elect from the residents;
az q Commissioner 0f Metropolitan Ponce. ANY va
cancy occurring during the term OF any comms-
sioner snail be Dlled by appointment by the remain
pointed shall continue m ONCE until MS SUCCESSOR
shall b. elected by the next Legislature alter said
appointment and quaied.n me words ''hexs
Lealsaiure after sad appointment appear 10 DO
conclusive. The Legislature OF 1870 VIII have TO
ccot aud IN the meantime the Board Will appoint.
Although the malo1tyiwltn Mr.Acton ~ 4ehnOcraic,
IL IA believed that Judge iIo3worth aud Me- brennan
viii be fair and candid enough To elect sir.
Manierre q republican commissioner, acceptable to
oil three This y as u should be- the pecuigr reading
OF the statute In using the words "ncXt Legislature
nfterr IL said 10y knowing ones to have been re.
publican trap. When Governor seymour removed
Messrs. Acton and bergen, and litigation was
Insulated, under cover oi which the Legislature ap
pointed Mcssrs. Acton, Bosworih, Bergen and Nc
Murray, Judge B0sw0rth was IN very bad health
while Mr.. Acton, who waS the very perfection OF
ROBUST condition, would give this commissioners
term until 1872 But the lolitIcans have thus been
outwitted for Bosw0rth ~ now a picture OF excel.
lent health, and Mr. Acton Is more indisposed than
ever the former was. The political majority OF tho
commission who can hll the vacancy Is thus
changed. But Judge BOswoTth loves fair play, and
viii see ~ done In tIls instance. so the Legislature
can leave IL In 1863 wnero the Legislature Of 1904
H.
The New York herald., 1869-04-15

DreadIuj CouuaGrat1On N tAo Cayos
The following extracts from the Cape Town Arga
contain detailed account OF the extensive and de-
structve fire which occurred at .he Cape. CORE
spondent. writing to the Argus from Humansdory
on the 10th ut, says:-
calamity OF unprecedented severity yesterday
befel this district. bdsh Are OF such Dimensions
broke out In various places find parallel in the
recollection OF the Oldest residents. The result has
been large loss OF lie and property, many or the
sufferers being left hoase,ess and pennilesS.
Tne morning OF the 9th was very suitry, with the
wlnd IRON the north. an indication which here
always means something little shOIt OF O sirOccO.-
The thermometer In TIE shade showed at eight A. NJ.
temperature OF sS degrees, at nine A. nj. OF l0l
weather for some time before had been very dry
and the yeldt quite parched Early In the after
noon dense mass OF smoke was seen in the west
ern part oil the Mtzlkanna district, probably near
Carlson; but no danger was them apprehendad.
About three p. A.. however, the wind sud
denly chopped round TO the southwest, blow
which comp etely enveloped the village. The lmni-
nence OF the danger became painfully appa, ent
villagers put on the alert AS seen from the VILLAGE
the whole Zitzikamma,. right away TO Cape st.
Francis seemed IN intermittent blaze. while the
hills TO the north were also bathed IN name
IL is impossible to give a strictly accurate account
OF the loss OF life and property sustained, as full
reports have not yet come in; but there can be
lttle DOUBT that about twenty homestead5 have
been burnt to the ground. including that
OF Mr. w. s. G. Metelerkamp, OF Zuurbron;
to death at the Same place, tweives fnsoes in the
Zitzikamma district, two coored females on their
way to Hankey, and farmers wife and
OF the Iarinhouses destroyed is but one miie and
a half to the south OF the village, aud
another two miles to the north. SO we have
niracul0usly escaped this sad visitation. Much
alarm was felt this morning as the veldt and bush
were burning extensively about mile on, when for
the southeast, bringing as usual here, a soaking
ram, which lasted all the forenoon.
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
ENGLAND.
The Late Ernest Jones Gem onstrntiou I'm
London.

The Late Ernest Jones Gem onstrntiou I'm
London.
LONDON March 90 1862
On Good Friday the demonstration In memory or
the late Mr.. Ernest Jones took place In Trafalgar
square, an open space in front Of the National Cal.
lery. The professions were well organized and
arrived at the same time from the north the west
the south and the east of London. There were
thousands Of workngmen lockers on ut the pro-
ceedngs; for Good Friday is O strictly kept holiday
In England. In the squ are were erected five plat
forms, each OF which mad its Chairman. The p6lice
did not interfere IN the least, and the proceedings
were quiet and orderly. But the day was cold and
unproptious In every way. and the whole AFFAIR was
not one that for tho present will leave any mark
IN England. say "ior the present." because there
- most undoubtedly an under current Of democracy
and even OF something very like repubicanisn. that
IL q 6 work below the surface In England and which
Is FAST finding great favor among the more inteli-
gent OF toe WORKING classes. Engltshmen IN general
do not or will not see this Somehow or other nc Is
our habit never TO believe that any evil befai us
or that any novelty s gaining ground among ua un-
vi II bursts iorth and surprises us by It's vitality.
For the presentat least Just at prescntthere IL no
occasion or reason for any political agiiat'on; but
Deueve titab the next movement FOR an increase OF
political power for the masses Will be very mucn
more advanced" than most OF us imagine.
one can read the speeches made nt the demonstra-
tion on Good Friday anu fail TO perceive that the
Is I'D the background something more, TO he day
prought iorth than we now calculate upon. Ernest
Jones was q gcntleDan by brih and cultivated
man by education; his family was among the landed
gentry OF England his connections among the nigh
e1t classes. But he was beloved by the wOrkingnen
because he advocated for many long years, through
good and evil report political power for the artisan
and the laborer. His memory Ia beloved among the
working classes OF England although It ~ many
years since hi5 namo was brought prominently ior-
ward In connection with the Chartst proceedings Of
1S43; but iore hi3 death, which happened about
month ago, he was selected by the wOrknginen OF
Manchester as thor candidate Tor tho rcpreson
IN Parliament or that town. IL was the dream of a
quarter OF u ceneury that he should SIT IN the onse
oil Commons ana be face 10 face with the representa-
tiyos OF That class that sent HIM TO prison for two
done lar less a. political agitator tnan Mr. Bei.es
ana many others nave Within the ast few years,
But death cut s career snort just az he was on tc
eve OL Lelllzlnl MhAL 10 hAl 40 long WaIInl Ia--
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
SCOTLAND.
Lord s.anle,sy Speech In Glasgow.

Lord Stanley was entertained on the evening of
the 2d ast., at a banquet in the City Hail. Glasgow,
the Lord Provost in the char. There was large
gathering. Lord Stanley began by pointing out
now desirable It was that politicians should ac.
cept the decision or the country any point
whenhver that opinion was expressed tenner-
atey and fully, no matter whether 1t was Tor or
against them. Ho showed the influence Of news
papers Ia forming public opinion. Turning to our
Even II there was European war we should not be
involved Ill It. Our danger was IN guarantees TO small
States i'll Europe; but those States would only be
endangered by concert among all European overs,
ana would rot be expected TO engage them
single handed. Though late negotiations with
America had failed, lie saw fear oi in that di-
rection Should any diplomatic difficulty he
s6ould give all his support TO the Foreign Minister
OF the day, Just he had received support as For
elgn Minister from those now In ONCE.
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
E y r Q P E.
Text of the New Spanish
Constitution.
Lord Stanley on The Situation Of Affairs Be-
tween England and America.
Euu Particulars of the Wigan Col
liery Explosion.

The Cups-d steamship Java, Captain LIE Messu
rler, from Liverpool the Sd via Queenstown the 4th
inst, arrived at this port yesterday afternoon. she
brings details OF our cable kilograms up to date OF
sailing.
An international newspaper Congress is arranged
TO meet in Nuremberg on the day OF Penteeost for
the purpose OF arranging the basis of popular in
ternational policy.
Madame Olympic Andouard has been cited to ap-
pear before the Paris Tribunal OF Correctional Police
for using seditlous language at public meeting.
M Pierre Baragnon has published pumphlet en-
titled ola Guerre" in which the precise boundaries
Of France as they were in 1901 and in 1Sl4 are accu
rately defined
Under the title Of "war1ike symptoms" the Phdre
de Ia Loire, mentions that recent orders have been
received at Cherhourg TO arm all the ironciads be-
fore the 1st Of May. An unusual activity regns In
consequence and the WORK Is carried on both during
night aud day.
An important lecture was recently delivered at
the Military School of st. Cyr, by order OF Marshal
Mel, on the strategical lines OF France. All the
general officers present were invited to attend.
The officers of the French army, according to the
Putrie, whose terms OF leave are about to expire,
cannot obtain renewals without personal applica-
ton to the Minister Of War. The government con-
tradcts this statement, but the Patre sticks to 1t,
and states that although Its authority is not oicial
1t is from an officer.
LEc'to az LUren5ug publishes that numbers OF
transport wagons are kept on the line between
Luxembourg aud Longwy evidently for some pur-
pose. All kinds Of pretexts ere assumed By the
officials in order 10 avoid suspicion. One day the
springs want repairing, the next panel is found
faulty, &C., &C., and, although this incident is
trinng in ITSELF it forebodes some movement OF i'm
portance and not far distant.
The Paris GniigHant OF the % states that advices
from Germany mention q rumor which mer-
Its q certain attention. The Cabinet OF Berlin
is said to have taken the initiative IN
proposing to the States OF the South
% annul the treaties OF offensive and defensive
alliance concluded with Prussia just before the
dgnature OF the Convention at Prague. The Pr,is-
sian government is understood to assign as reason
Tor this proposition, that, IN case OF war, the ob
CATION TO defend the frontiers OF Southern Germany
Is not without difficulty or embarrassment for
Prussia, which would have to concentrate al her
forces to protect the line OF the Maine and the terri
terry Of the Northern Confederation
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
TIE CAR DIVERS STRIKE.

The strike among the car drivers on the Second
Avenue Raroad Company's line continues and con-
siderable inconvenience is experienced thereby.
Oby twenty or twenty-five cars an over the road
yesterday, and upon each OF these Two policemen
were posted to protect the new drivers VINO have
accepted enjoyment under superintendent
queens new rules. Police superintendent Kennedy
has issued an order to the police along tho route
10 arrest all persons who attempt TO impede public
uaVc. Yesterday large numbers OF cars were aDan-
doneI at intervals along the road, the drivers In
soine Instances fearing personal violence and In
othcr cases joining tile ranks OF the dsaccte1 Two
persons VINO mounted the platform o one OF the
cars Yesterday ia very denonsrratiye manner were
arrested ana taken before Justice Dodge VINO DIS
charged thcn. The strikers express tho most resi-
Iute determination to thold Ouc.v
The New York herald., 1869-04-15
SENATOR spslGu: AID MS RHODE ISLAND esss.
"Wbnt N Man Nay Come To who Spcaks
Dierrrrrrfitily af fi,r In ,H.O

Uf%rrsrrcttuiIy OF the B1W."
from the Boston Advertiser anti-Sprague) April 11.l
Mr. Spfague, oi Rhode ISLAND, ia taxing up his
burden Win respect 10 our sins aud dangers as q
nauon, mas also attacked individuals In man.
nor which ~ lnexpcaDe upon any OF the nuino-
tOuS theOrle5 by which his regent eccentric course
has been cXp0lned. The Providence Journal
has demo i5hed MS charges OF c0war1ce against
Genera burnside by quoting Mr.. Sprague's own
language When, as Governor OF Rhode Island no
entered upon the WarmCs st culogiuns on Burnsides
Conduct, basel on hrs personal kDowiedgc oil IT, at
the period 10 whici his new charges refer, ana by
recalling his recommendation 10 the Legislature 10
present o sword 20 that one er. And now Me5srs.
Brown Ives take the unnc ca aty trouble Vf de-
nyllg tue eAtrlOulinaTy charge which tue senator
mas gone out Of his way TO make against trcm.
All TINS shows what man may come 10 VINO beRns
by speaking Dectuy VI the profession Of the
law
The New York herald., 1869-04-15

PENNSYLVANIA ffNANcEs.--The cash balance In
tie Pennsylvania state Treasury ON the lst OF April
WIS $i..lc, 100 an Increase iOr tue month of March
OF 90 iJi all the same amount larger than any
previous casa balance since the 0rzanlzation OF Inc
Stare. The iHh ecepts for the month OF March were
Sti22yj; "a mems SysS39. The cash balance on
the lst OF March was sI,ljl,Gji. Among the nav.
ments since the st Of April are large part OF the
Cxp5nses OF the Legislature, an1 $40 s3 paid TO tne
tnitersiy, nakibs the amount of cash on Land on
the morning OF The ,th OF Apn sse,ss4 less tnau ON
the lrst oi Che month