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The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

When Gen. Grant was forced to recede
from his attempt toEinterfere with the par
dons granted by his predecessor he excused
himself by saying that "he had not looked
into the matter at all" which under the cir
cumstances, is very good excuse. II, latter
looking into the matter for three or four
months, he made such botch Of the cabinet
business, not much was to be expected from
him in regard to matter into which he had
not looked 1t all
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

PERsoEA1.-A large number of TEXANS are
at present in the city, the majority stopping
at the City Hotel Among them are Colonies
George Moore and Phil Stockton, of Calves
ton; and Capt. Sheppard of Indianola; and
Col. Henry de veuve, corresponding editor
of the Houston Telegraph. The latter gen.
tlemsn is en- route for New York, Washington
and the North, in the interest of the Tele-
graph. He leaves this afternoon per Jackson
Railroad.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

The Republican takes the CRESCENT to task
for stating that the revenue law taxes or Ii
censes houses of ill-fame, when, in fact, there
is no such provision in the act. The revenue
law was passed without reading, and we there
fore did not know that it had been altered
from the form in which it was printed. We
are glad to see that this provision is not con-
tanned in it We regret that others, quite as
Objectionable, were inserted under cover Of
the secresy with which it was forced through
the LEGISLATURE.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

GxnxAxrA NATIONAL BANK.-In conformity with
IN oct Of Congrsss, approved March lst, 1869. tho
name of the :" City National Bank IL changed
to that Of Gsrmania National Bank Of New Or
leans" A notice to that eject, from Mr.. Charles
Bsndix, caahisr, vnl be found elsewhere IN this
mornings Issue,
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

VIII not some of the Richmond papers tell
us something about Miss Van Lew, the lady
appointed to the Richmond postofice Was
she appointed on account Of having acted the
spy during the war and the iniormer after it
The Radical papers say that she is ''trooly
loil;" and II she is ''trooly loil, the Richmond
mails VIII be apt to suffer. 'Loilty' has
very taking way with it
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

Here is one of Spragues bomb-shells
thrown at the Senate: aThe House of Lords,
nor any other Legislative body has half the
power possessed by the Senate of the United
States, and yet the Senate clamors for more,
and for why? Why, to build up an aristoc-
racy of power, an oligarchy Of tyrants and
monopoly of legislation. This occurred in
aspeech in favor of repeating the tenure-of-
office act And yet Sprague voted for that
act, and also voted to impeach President
Johnson for technical violation of it. This
change of front strongly suggests the APP
proach of revolt against the senatorial
Radical legists. It's like Tallieu denouncing
Robespierre.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

BENEFIT OF MISS ALICE GKAY.-At q late hour
last evening we were informed that Miss Alice
Gray, the accomplished lady Of the Varieties
Thester, tsAes her benefit on Wednesday evening.
The performance will consist of Broughsm's glo-
rious comedy Of Playing with Fire." which has
not been performed in city for over two years.
We shall return to the interesting subject.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

From South America we have the news that
subscription has been got up to present the
Augustine president General Mitre, with a
house. Is it possible that the Argentine
politicians can have already heard of Grants
cabinet?
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

Monthly advertisements, inserted svsD other day. 10 b
q argsd two-thirds the sbsve rates.
Tint and Fourth page monthly advertissmsnts each
sluAre, SO Per nsnth.
transient advertisements having the Of the paper
Insertion 81 % squars each Subsequent insertion
u cents per square.
rrss and Fourth page transient sdvertissmenss each
Insertion 81 30 per square.
Advertssmsns inserted It intervals be charged
sach Insertion
Regular advertisers who advertise largely shall be allowed
such discount from above named transient rates o. may be
asssd upon; provided that shall such discount
sxcsed Is per cent
An business notices Of Advertisements 70 be charged %
ssnts net per line. each insertion
transient Advertisements mast be paid for In advance
An advertisements marked for specified number OF
VIII be pubshsd III unss md charged accord
tngy. 81 r frl
An bills with regular advertisers shall be rendered monthly
square the occupied BY tan lnes sohd agate
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

While the Radicals are quarreling at Wash
ington about division of the spoils, the
chiefs of the Louisiana Radicals are falling
cut, probably, about the same thing. 1t is
too late, however, for honest men to get their
dues now-which is certainly unfortunate.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

PRIZE CoMrosrrIoNs.-We direct attention to
the advertisement Of Prize Compositions " 10
be found elsewhere. Teachers Of public or pri-
vste schools VIII take notice.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-28

Col. John G. Healy, business manager Of Mrs.
J. ODonovsn Rosa, has arrived In this city
70 make arrangements for her readings. He 10
stopping ct the st. James Hotel.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
FINANCIAL STANDING OF THE ROCK
ISLAND PAPERS

For six months pas: the ARGUS has been
the only paper published in this city which
has met its Geographic bills from the Asso'
ciated Press. The other paper has been
unable to keep up in this respect. Despair
ing Of ever getting a considerable amount
of arrearages from it, the Associated Press
made an attempt to force the ARGUS to
hello nan the debts of the Union. We have
publicly exposed this outrage, and. having
the documents filed away to prove our as
sertions, if necessary, that sheet has not the
temerity to deny them. We have refused
to submit to any such unheard of proceed
ing. and cannot be dragooned into it, This
com parison of the financial condition of the
two papers should not be lost upon the pub
lie. The ARGUS will always furnish the
yery latest Chicago, St. Louis, and New
York markets, the very lates. miscellaneous
news, and as heretofore, will remain the
leading paper of the city and county IN re-
.,oo. n local naws. dwtf.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

At meeting of the Rock Island Lodge
|. O. o. F., on Monday evening, 18th inst
committee was appointed to draft resolu-
tons expressive of the feelings of the Lodge
on the death of Brethren James Dixon and
Aaron Block. The following presmbles and
resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The All Wise Ruler of mans
destinies has removed from our midst, by
painful and lingering disease, our Brother,
James Dixon; and
WHEREAS. AS body We should be at
fected by whatever affects one OF its mem
bers; therefore
Resolred. That in the death Of Brother
James Dixon, this lodge has lost genial
companion and brother, society good
citizen and his family kind husband and
father,
ResoIped, That this lodge tender to the
family of our deceased brother our warmess
sympathies, believing that their and cur los
| is his eternal gain.
Resolced, That our hall be draped in
| mourning for the space Of thirty days.
| ReSOlUed, That an attested copy of the
above preamble and resolutions be presented
to the family of our deceased brother
and that they be published in the city pa
pers.
WHEREAS, The All-Wise Ruler Of the des
TIMES Of man, has in his infinite wisdom re
moved from our midst, by that mysterlou
agent, cholera morbus, our brother AaroI
Block.
WHEREAS, 1t is our duty to bow in sub
mission to this dispensation of.Divine Prov
dence; therefore,
| Resolpea, That in the death of brothe
Aaron Block, this lodge has lost valuabl
member, society good citizen, and hi
family kind husband and father.
Resolued, That this lodge tender to tn
family of our deceased brother our warmes
sympathies, trusting that their and our los
is his eternal gain.
Resolred, That our hall shall be drsped i
mourning for the space Of thirty days.
Resolced, That an attested copy OF tn
, above preamble and resolutions be presen
ed to the family of our deceased brothe
/, and that they be published in the city p'
, pers. c,
: w. C. WEBER,
!. c. S. NEwBURY.
Attest
C. w. HAMILTON, Secretary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
Western Union Railroad.
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-arrivss at
430 A. NJ. and 5!36P. NJ. closssat 7:2O A.. M.
and . P. M.
PORT BYRON MAIL-via ws,srtown, Hanp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and CordovA, az
riyes at 1910 A. M. Closes ?. Nd.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-tby csrs) daily, leaves
IA. NJ, and arrives 5 P. NJ. Orion and An
dover are supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA. MAlL-arriVss ct SSo
A. NJ. and 1908 P. N. Closes at P. NJ and
l0P.M
ALEDo MAIL-yia Camden Mills, Andalu-
STA, Edgin sten, Hamlet, Perryton, Aisdo, hign
Point, New Boston, Keitbsburg, oqusuks, 70
Oouswka Junction, (Ssgstown), leaves dA,i
between 8 . A. NJ, and arrives at b;so r. M
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Haslitt, buf-
falo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, copper
Creek, and Millersburg, goes by this route
| MONMOUTH MAIL--via Presumption, sues,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Richland Grove to Mon mouth, leaves Tues
| DAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. M;
| and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and fri
day att P. NJ. Centre Ridge 10 supplied
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once q week Ar
rives Friday evening, at o'clock, ana leaTe
Saturday morning, at 9 O'Clock.
SWEDONIA, via Rural, twice week arrive
Tuesday and Fridays, at4'3O P. M, and leave
Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7;3o A. NJ
This route terminates at New windsor
, Ofbce hours from 7C0 A. Nj. to $500 =. M.
na- gundsys, open from . TO 10 Am:
NJ. B. Osborn, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
SOFT sAwpER.

Mr.. Thomas has been shamefully treated
BY the Court House Ring, and he feels 1t,
and 80 do his friends. A little bad blood
exists on this account as well as from sever
al other reasons. This morning the Kan
resorts TO ''soft sawder" to heal the breach,
lest it might result badly for the party. II
dsubs Mr.. Thomas from head to foot with
fulsomc aattery, and then assures the puoic
that he certainly woad have been renomin'
ated had not Capt. Reid been in the army
and "served his country at the loss OF MS
business" When Mr.. Reds name was hrs'
brought up, We we're informed BY the nun
tina, he was a timer by trade, and had 10
make his living by sweat and toll, and had
"a hrs;,es. Therefore the idea Of tin
per's business suffering on the salary Of q
Csp,ain in the army is rather rich, In fact
the idea Of military oficer suffering for his
country in any shape is good. They went
into the army for money, they got it, and II
apy of them lost their lives in the pursuit,
tina, was one Of the contingencies in which
their heavy pay originated. For anything
they encou ntered the public owes them
nothing.
| The gist of the matter is, Mr. Thomas
took no active interest in the operations OF
the Court House Ring. He was too honest
man to help forward it's nefarious schemes
He is also q strict temperance man lie
could no. address Sabbath school IN the
forenoon and gang of drunken rioters II
the afternoon. He did not pass every even
ing for weeks previous to the convention, II
the saloons of our city, treating with hquo
every man he encountered, as some OF th'
) candidates did whom we might lame. If h
! had done this, he, too, might have beer
: unanimously nominated He was no az
r vantage to the Ring, but was posiIiV
drawback, hence he was kicked overheard
d The fact that he is in feeble health, an
: made thorough officer, was not taken I'M
l. consideration at ALL Perhaps his Port b.
ID ron neighbors will overlook the insult ole
r ed them by the Court House King, ou'
70 scarcely think they will.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

AN IMposlTIoN.-Th is On age of big |
things. The tendency of big things Is to
swallow smaller things. This was first e1-
emplifed by Jonah and the whale, and from
oceans to earthquakes has been carried out
ever since. A few weeks ago, the Rm
swallowed q book store, with the exception
Of one of ito portly attaches, who wouldn't
90 down without greasing. 1t has now
commenced swallowing the whole school
system of our city. 1t published the names
Of our teachers, a few weeks ago, as sort
of obituary, and then commenced the swat
lowing process. They are now almost
down.
One of its little pieces of strategy, con-
nected with this swallowing, now lies before
"a. 1t is q small card. On one side IS
printed-"District No. 2, Intermediate,
Miss c. Birmingham. Primary, Miss a. M
Dutton. Champion & Co., Successors to
Devoe & Crampton,) Dealers in, &c, Rock
Island, His" On the other side is printed
a full list of all the text books used in the
schools of Rock Island, with the price set
. opposite the title. Cards Of this kind, with
their respective names at the head, have
been furnished every teacher in no * Island
When child wants book, the teachei
checks the title and gives it the card, telling
It 10 90 to the Rims book store and get 1t
. A great many of our citizens object to be
ing dictated to in this sort of manner. SIX
ty or seventy Of these cards can now b
g seen at the bookstores of Gates and Black
st burn. Those who brought them are indie
N nant at having their private business med
t. died with in this way. They think tn
teachers are going outside of their leglt
/ mate Ine-that it is no business OF th
a teachers where the children get their book
of The city employs our teachers, and not ii
10 proprietors of the Rim, and one book sto'
paws as large tax as the other, in order
nav their salaries. This attempt therefor
q TO force the people of Rock Island to pu
10 chase school books exclusively of the Hi,
and to ESTABLISH tue oLASe Vi uoI!C SNuo
III Bookseller in this city-is deserving of Il
nd severest censure. The other boo
be stores have right to share of q
lat business. We suggest to the teachers tn
or they hereafter attend, to their legitimate
ties, and let people purchase books whe
ing shev please. Also, that our City SUPERB
ust tendent order these cards out of the schoo
,ral Thus much for the Immoral Center of t
and Political World.
itch Since writing the above, we have learn
ers. that some of the teachers have told tn
un. scholars, in giving them these cards, Il
D Of they could get the fright books no VIII
else but Of Hsverstick d Go.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

PA. & D. R. R.-A meeting Of directors
of the Peoria, Atlanta and Decatur railroad
was held in Decatur on Friday last. Upon
the resignation of Mr.. Gay, of Tazewell
county, as director, VIM. Fl. Cruger, vice
president Of the Toledo, Peoria and War
saw railway, was elected in his stead. On
last Saturday q mass meeting was held
which was addressed by Col. R. G. Inger.
soil and Hon. Jno. T. Lindsay. The meet
ing was attended by the heaviest taxpayers
of Decatur and vicinity, and resolution
was carried unanimously for calling vote
upon 100000 subscription towards build,
ing the Peoria road, The leading business
men of the city assured Messrs. Lindsay and
In gersoll that the vote would undoubtedly
be carried. A resolution was passed at the
meeting expressing desire and determine
ton that Peoria should be the next point Oh
connection. The Decatur people have los'
confidence in the Pekin road, for the reason
that the movers of that enterprise have
finally admitted the vote Of Logan county
subscribing $780, 900 to the road, TO Be Tile
| gal aud void. o.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
....o1,T1c COUNTY CoNvEErIoE.

la
~. n.mo,,,,. Of Rock Island county, ~ 'n'
.,9..l. .Ia.,,oD districts, are requested 10 as
,.mhl. =, their usual places of meeting in s.'A
di.,ro, Tor at wAats7srpiA'e the N. TS,.dav II.
ship committee. may de'igoat'0 on i"", ,ro,s Of
.sysaa day of October merit for the punrO' mae,
electirg delegates to county convention y w.
in Rock Island on Saturday the ninth d"y y w
tober, at O'Clock p. NJ, to place 10 nOn'ua s",
candidates for member, Of thu con'e'O''0"a'
convention, county judge, county olers' coHn"
treasurer county superintendent oil ''"'O' '
county surveyor, and to transact any o'"'' '''
| mes. which may legitimately come before ~
Each township will be entitled to enc delegate
and also one additional delegate for every o
delnocratio votes cast ut the last pressdenuS
| .Iaction AZ follows!
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

n NEW FrpM The Rock Island cut stone
works and the marble works OF Stuart u MUIR
phy, have been consolidated under the style
of Doyle, Nevins,& Co. The new firm enters
upon its career with plenty of capital and
the best of workmen, and will achieve sue
cess without doubt. Elsewhere will be
found q mammoth advertisement setting
forth the various branches it will pursue
We wish it plenty of business and piles o
greenbacks.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

STERLING SpooL CoTToN.-The ladies
alone are interested in this item. We re-
specially refer them to the advertisement OF
A. T. Stewart & Co, of New York City, who
are sole agents for the United States for the
sale Of this number one article. This thread
is for sale by May Bros, at wholesale
and RETAIL Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
September Term, A. D. ls69,'-ofhcial
Proceedings.

Pursuant to adjournment, the Board OF
Supervisors of the county of Rock Island
convened in the Supervisors room, ini this
city, on Tuesday, September 18th, for the
transaction Of county business.
Present-Superyisors Abbott, Johnston,
Allen. Wainwright, Webster, Harold, Coon,
Wilson, Morris Bruner, Moore and Under
wood Supervisor Johnston presiding,
Supervisor Abbott, agent for the Rockford,
Rock Island & St Louis railroad, represent.
ed to the Board that the officers of said road
are ready to give the ride promised at the
June term Of this Board by him, but that
better accommodations can be given at the
December term, and on motion Of Supervis
or Wilson, the excursion was deferred unit
the next meeting of the Board.
Adjourned until eight o'clock on Wednes
day morning.
JAMES NJ. BEARDsLEY,
Clerk
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

CLosED.-The office of the Mississippi
Valley Telegraph in this city was perma.
nenty closed yesterday. Mr. Fleming,
manager of the Western Union Office is 80
we'll known and esteemed that he is able to
command about oil the telegraphic business
of the city, and so, after fair trial, the Val
Icy line have "cut out - Union.
As far as "Flem" is concerned, we en-.
dorse the above, and Ego" our contemporary
any number of checks better. There are
few more competent, honest, and accommo.
dating operators in the service than "Flem,
consequently he is hard opponent to
buck against" and can't be beaten in any
shape. He is ably qualified for better Pc
| sition.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
Look at tho Figures!

An Summer Goods marked down.
n.o,, Goods worth Toe. down to Coo.
~ Goods worth 6Oc. down to l5c.
ps,calc, worth SOC down to Ace 40
E,nred Musins worth 2ja3Oc down 70 Zoc
pioues worth 75casl down to 5OaSOc.
All White Goods at cost; ParasoIs ana 'u"
shade, at cost; Summer shawls at cost.
No deception. Goods will be sold Mt tho ABOVE
prices. "a
Clothes made to order. Good ns
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

The SCorr County FAIR-Notwithstand'
Ing the threatening weather of Monday and
Tuesday, $500 entries were made at the
Scott County Fair Grounds. The probabili-
ties are that the exhibition will be large and
interesting. The Iowa State Fair will be
entirely cast in the shade. 1t is hoped that
the balance of the week may be more favor
able
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

PRETTY.-Emil Kehler, the good.looking
man of Bengston's Drug Store, has Just
made and put in operation an elegant floral
fountain which rests upon the counter, and
sends up a beautiful jet of water, which
falling, 10 caught by terraces OF flowers.
The design is charming, and the little foun.
tain will not fail to attract the attention Of
oil who pass that vsy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

SOUND FAMILIAR.--After long weeks OF
silence, which have been happy to the young
folks. the familiar music Of the schools bells,
once more sautes the ear. May their melo-
DIV admonish the refreshed student that life
is short and time is fleeing" and that
every little moment is worth improving.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

DRAWING IT FEE.--A Chicago editor who
witnessed the late auroral display, says that
it looked as if "some celestial merchant had
uurolled two or three dozen pieces Of silk OF
the most beautiful tints of purple, green,
blue, lilac, and white, gathered the ends IN
to his hands at the zenith, and let them flow
down to the horizon That's drawing the
aurora out in commercial sort Of a way.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

HIS LAST WoRDs.-The last words OF
Napoleon Bonaparte, before Cromwell be-
headed him wero-"My children, had l ad-
vortised literally in the Argus, ! had never
come to this. Pay forty cents line for my
obituary"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
uraat Reductions J

ps;ne desifous Of reducing my stock he'0ro
-. .,o.. Of the season, / have marked down
n,,css on all Staples, Dress Goods La'0 aN'
R,rsee, shawl,, Millinery Goods de- far'' Gu,
Law attention i. called to lot Of AiPa'a' +" "'
WV" u. NEwBURGER.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

For THE Iowa FAIR.--At the warehouse
Of G, W. d. Harris are some splendid fan.
ming mills for the Iowa State Fair, at Keo'
kuk forwarded by A. P. Dickey, of Racine
Wis. Also a lot of plows from Deere X Co.,
and Candee, Swan & Co, of Moline.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

DAVENPORT AND ST.. PAUL RAILROAD -
The Davenport Gazette says the contract
for grading the St. Paul railroad from DaV'
export to Dewitt will be let as soon as the
latter town shall have raised $4,000 more,
which it is assured will be done in less than
twenty DAYS.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

The REsULr.-The man who didn't be-
leve in advertising, busted up in business,
has died of grief, and his effects have been
sold at auction by the indomitable Lundy to
nav his funeral expenses. "Sch is life
without printers ink.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15
GOLD WATCH LOST.

T oST, at about half past e ght O'Clock Sunday
IL evening, somewhere between the residence
of Mr.. Bogue in the lower part Of Rock Island,
and the city of Moline, a lady's gold watch, open
faced, with gold dial and the city of st. Louis
engraved on the same. The finder will be suit
ably rewarded by leaving the same with
JOSEPH A. BIDDIS0N.
Rock Island, Sept. Q, 1869, DIFF.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-15

ECoNoMY.-The Rim says that Wilson
and Beardsley, by their economy, save the
county thousands Of dollars year. Why
don't it set the figures down in the millionsF
The story would Ego down" just as well.