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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-02-04

Tbs WEEKLY ARGUS Is issued to day q
folio full OF news and Astounding in utter
ances on the events of the day, interesting
to every Democratic reader. News from
Eastern cenIers and all i'm portsns occur.
rences in tine West are fully and graphically
chrouicled. The most reliab lie and interest
ing local intelligence, including everything
worthy of record that occurs in Rock Island
and vicinity is TO be found in the WEEKLY
ARGUS. This week We publish a story Of
intense interest entitled "HENRY CLIFFORD
ar What came Of Mothers interference. =
tor the WEEKLY ARG IS. We have employ
ed two first class serial story writers, who
will furnish US al exciting tale every week
providing we obtain sufficient encourage
ment from subscribers to continue their
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ports and Geographic news from the whole
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GER MAN LESSONS,

THE undersigned begs leave to announce
i that he has some more leisure time which
he should like to fill With lessons in German and
French. Parties wishing to take such lessons
please call 1T my residence on Illinois street, be-
tween Swan and Otter streets, south side
feb4d3w. G DUNBECk.
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OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

OPENINo AND CLOSING OF MAILS.
Posr OFFICE, MITCHELL = LrSDE's BLOCK.
OFFICE HOURS.
Open daily, Sundays excepted, at 700 q. u.
Closes - sac p. m.
General Delivery closes at 500 p. IN.
Money Order Office opens at 9:O0 .. N.
50 closes At 500 p. m.
Open Sunday from 500 q. N. to 1000 q m.
ARRIVES. CLOSES.
or, ~, , T:45 a. T0o u. m.
6:45 p. m. 800 p. m
7:20 a IN. 7:c0 q. IN.
1000 p. IN. 6:l5 p. IN.
PORT BYRON ! NORTHERN $40 p. m. 500 a. N
c. VALLEY, ORION ASpovER 500 .. m. 700 8. N
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PROSPECTIVE WEALTH FOR CLEVELAND
The Cleveland water power company, men
toned in our report of the Rockford Rail
road excursion to the Henry county coal
fields, are making arrangements to sell out
their right, to heavy cotton manufacturing
firm, as soon as they shall effect q permsn.
eut organization of the company. IF this
be true, it will be big thing tor Cleveland
and make this section still more important
| as manufacturing centre. But it strikes US
| Rock Island should put in bid for this. or q
similar enterprise not that we wish Cleveland
any the less prosperity, but there should be
more than one cotton msnufsctory here, and
! Rock Island should have its share Why
not? Water power is here's sufficient
/ IS cheap, accessible, and everything at bsuC
| TO make the operation successful. Room
/ for operatives homes, cheap produce, cbesF
coal the raw material easily obtained. and
boundless market for the goods When
manufactured. Why not let these facts be
known where they will be Of some use. Il
~e cannot do 1t ourselves, why keep these
fncts from capitalists East, who will do It
/ Our citizens can take these suggestions fol
for what they are worth. By acting upon
them, they will be doing public good.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
Proceedings of the January Term, 1870
Judge peasants Presiding.

JAN. 3l-FEB' /, >, 3.
IN CHASCERN.
Joachim Schlotheld Us D. B. House-bil
for deed. Cause heard and decree made.
Charles Titterington vs. Pardon Bsllou e
al.-iniunc,iou. Masters report filed anC
conditlonally approved
In re. Sarah 4. Hunsocker, guardian, Il c
petition. Further time allowed to make
sale.
Paelins r. Brown VS. Thomas Mccall
Bill TO appoint trustee Cause heard anC
decree made. and ". H. Devore appointed
trustee
In re. Ezra Smith = petition. Order o
sale made
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CIVIL CASES

George Allen vs.. George Wels-assump
sit. Issue joined. jury called and trial
held. Verdict for plaintiff for 500 and
costs.
John Phillips vs. Vim. Jones-appesl BY
plaintiff. More perfect transcript required
from Justice.
Jacob Kohn VS.. f. Moore-appeal BY
defendant. Dismissed for want of prosecu.
tion.
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Bargains Bargains! Bargains

Equine Ointment best for Horses and Cstti'
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PLATFORM OF RESOLUTIONS

adopted by the State Republican Concention,
held in Rlteigh on the 11th and 18Th days
Of Nay, 1870.
l. ReyolUed, That the Republican party III
North Carolina hereby re-affirms the platform
and principles heretofore announced by its Con-
ventions, and pledges its adherence to, and co
operation With, the Union Republican party OF
the nation, in the maintenance and practical
application of those great principles of Equality,
Right and Justice, which have savedehe Union,
preserved Liberty and crowned the American
Republic with the admiration and blessings of
the world.
9. Resolred That VIC heartily approve and en-
dorsc the firm and practical administration of
public affairs by President Grant and Governor
Holden, and we tender 10 them the sincere and
cordial thanks of the law-abidiug and liberty
loving people of North CuroiiuA, for their devo-
ted services to the country, titir steady support
OF Republican liberty. and their diligcnt exer-
tions in securing 10 every citizen the equal
rights, privileges and immunitiss OF commpn
citizenship IN this Republic Of FIsemen.
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deem it fortunate circumstance that
We have at the head of affairs in North
Carolina, man so pre-eminently qualified
BY nature, education and experience, as Gov
Holden. A man who knows his duty, and
has the moral courage to do it. A true and
devoted friend to the Union, and an un
finching Republican. A man in whom
Congress and the President Justly coutide.
and to whom the law-abiding people of
North Carolina look for protection to life
and property.
No other man in the State is so peculiarly
qualified for the emergencies of the hour as
Gov Holden. No other man in North
Carolina has the confidence of the General
Government to the same extent that he has,
nos the influence for good. There is not a
fee to the Government, State or National, in
all the land, who does not fear him. And
well they may He sees treason and rebel
lion secretly arraycd against the State and
General Governments, and knows the made
quacy of the civil authorities to reach and
punish them. He secs this khan, this abom-
ination of desolation," organized with a
view to defeat trials by civil process and
though it was thought to be so perfect in all
its arrangements as to defy conviction of its
members. the Governor has shown himselfto
be more than match for the legal minds
who conceived the design of overthrowing
the Government by secret invasion. And
would now say to you, Kuklux lawyers, you
originators of this horrible khan of assassi-
nation and murder, your day of retribution
has come. You will now be dealt with &C.
cording to your just deserts To your de-
luded agents whom you have employed to
do your work of death, Iwould say, beware
Your only chance is to rcnounee and expose
the whole thing. If you refuse, you viii
suffer the full consequence of your crimes.
AMICTS
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Letter from Yadkin.

Mr.. EDITOR Having Just returned from
Surry to my field OF labor, propose to pen
few impressions made on my mind while
was in that County.
The great wind mill, vulgar anecdote let
ter, or as the Winston Sentinel formerly
would have it" General Bermizzle FizzIe
Pigerinktum" was in Surry on the 9th and
18th inst, addressing the people at Dobson
and Mt. Airy.
His party tired to make show of some
hope of success in the coming election, and
to rally for the lost cause. The General, l
understand, made loud professions of states
manship and superior ability, boasting that
Gen. VIM. L. Scott, the Republican candi
date of the 9th District was afraid to meet
him. Bah!
Gen. Scott reached Surry on the 18th,
and spoke at Dobson on the 18th, and Mt.
Airy en- the 14th instant. The two speeches
of Gen. Scott were to the point, and well
received. His speech at Mt. Airy, under
stand, was a mastery vindication of true
Republicanism, an overwhelming argument
in reply to the windy statements and boast
ings of ]. NJ. Leach. The Republicans of
Surry were much revived, some were raised
to the highest pitch of enthusiasm, while
Democrats were confounded. No traces of
Leach's speeches were left. Really, learn
that Gen. Leach did his party harm in
Surry. He went out of his way to abuse
any and everybody that he thought might
not be for him; tried to be witty and pro-
found in the same sentence; and instead of
accomplishing the purpose of the Demo-
Gratis, who nominated him, in besmearing
the Republican party with his belly-ache, he
dunged all over his own party, and I am
glad of it. Surry is right-side up, and we
are proud of our standard bearer II all
the people of Surry could have heard Scott,
he would have carried the county by three
hundred to four hundred majority.
The writer regrets that he could not hear
Gen. Scott in Sury, as the notice of his
appointments did not reach him until too
late. ]. NJ. NJ.
Yadkinville, N. c., July 2sd, 1870.
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ninary, receiving and dispensing light to
surrounding planets; but it is fullsun, burn
ing with superior splendor, prevailing and
holding up to itself the entire system, and
kindling new planets into life and motion.
How benefcent, how glorious. how far
reaching will be the light it will dispense
when it reaches its meridian, we shall not
live to see, but the generations to come af-
ter US will walk in that light, and be con-
tented, prosperous and happy. In the full
ness of their gratitude they win thank God,
as we do, that the government of the Unitef
States, delivered from the perils of rebellion,
and reconstructed on the basis of the equal
rights of all, is as indestructible as the earth
itself, and as secure in its position and in
the exercise OF all it great powers, as
"The Northern star,
OF whose true, fixed and resting quality,
There is no fellow in the armament"
have thus, fellow-citizens, stated briefly
and plainly the great principles contained
in our State Constitution, and 1 have frankly
announced the policy which will character
ize my administration, Cherishing neither
malice nor resentment for anything that has
occurred in the past, shall endeavor to do
my duty. shall keep constantly in view
the welfare of North Carolina. I love the
Union, because it is the first, the last, the
only hope of my State; and love my State,
because her people have been good and kind
to me, and because her sky is above my
home as it will be above my grave. If
have enemies, that does not make me an
enemy to my State, nor move me to course
of action based on resentment or revenge.
I follow the principles of WASHINGTON. who
founded, and of LINCOLN, who saved the
Republic; and when these principles cease
to lead, shall cease to follow. May the
God of our fathers have us in His holy keep
ing may He govern, and not we; and may
the future of our beloved State be as bright
and as glorious as the last seven years have
been disastrous and unhappy"
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Y.
STATEMENT BY LEWIS HILLIARD. ATTORNEY
Tributc of Resnect.

At meeting of the employees of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad, held in Raleigh July 18th,
1870, the following resolutions were unanimous.
ly adopted:
WHEREAS. by the act of an al-wise Provi-
dence, we are called upon to mourn the untime-
ly death OF our much esteemed friend, Henry C.
Patterson, who departed this life suddenly on
the 18th OF July, 1870; therefore, be it
Resotged, That to the relations of the dcceas-
cd, and to the bcreaved and disconsolatc widow,
we tender our heart felt sympaihies in her hour
of sorrow, and for consolation, commend her to
HIM who is the giver of all good. and may she
meet that loved one in that spiritual building,
where loved ones know no parting
ReSol06d, That the thanks of the employees
are d1e and are hereby rendered lu the officers
of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company
for their kindness in granting us special train
from Raleigh to Franklinton, and return, to at
tend the funeral of our lamentcd friend. Henry
G. Patterson.
Resol0ed, That copy of these resolutions be
presented to the family of the deceased, and that
copy be sent to the Raleigh Sentinel aud to tie
Standard ior publication.
D. W. EDWARDS
f B. +. PARK,
c. T. BURGESS, committee.
K. 7. BISHOP,
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PUBLIC SPEAKING.

n l.. COBB, Republican Candidate for Con-
VI gress, will address the people at the fol.
lowing times and places
jackson, Northampton county, Wednesday,
July G, at II O clock, a. H.
Garysburg, Northampton county, Wednesday,
July q, at AZ O'clock, y. IN.
Halifax, Halifax county, Thursday, July Z, at
Scotland Neck, Halifax county, Friday, July s,
at IL clock, IN.
Littleton, Halifax county, Saturday, July 0, ut
II o'clock, nj.
Murfreesboro', Hertford county, Monday, July
II, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
Winton, Hertford county, Tuesday, July r. at
II o'clock, a. m.
Coerane, Berthe county, Wednesday, July l3,
at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
Windsor, Berthe county, Thursday, July IA, at
Hamilton, Martin county, Friday, July Is, at
10e'clock, a. m.
Williamson, Martin county, Friday, July Is,
at 5 o'clock, p. m.
GAINESVILLE, Martin county, Saturday, July l6,
at 12 o'clock, IN
Washington, Beaufort county, onday, July
IL, at II O'Clock, a. m.
Broad Greek, Beaufort county, Tuesday, July
~, at u O'Clock, M.
Middleton, Hyde county, Thursday July 81,
at 10 O'clock, a. IN.
Swan Quarter, Hyde county, Friday, July 2a,
Plymouth, Washington county, Monday, July
%, at ~ O'Clock. IN.
Columbia, Tyrrell county, Tuesday, July 26,
at 10 o'clock, a. m.
scuppernong, Washington county, wcdnes,
day. July 81, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
Edcnton, Chowan county, Thursday, July IS,
at 10 O'Clock, n. m.
Gatesville, Gates county, Friday, July 20, at
IL o'clock, q. III.
Wards Store, Chowan county, Saturday, July
80, at 10 O'Clock, ii. IN.
Belvidere, Perquimans county, Saturday, July
30, at o'clock, p. III.
Hertiord, Perquimans county, Saturday, July
90, at o'clock, p. m.
Cnrrtuck c. a., Currituck county, Tuesday,
August 2, at IL o'clock, u. III.
Camden e. H., Camdsn county, Tuesday, Au.
gust q at p. III.
Old Trap, Camden county, Wednesday, Au-
gust B. at 10 O'clock. a. IN.
Elizabeth City, Pasquorank county, Wedncs-
day, August ), at s o'clock, y. III.
eE- As many OF the appointments closely fol-
low, it is desirable that the audience assemble
punctuaIly at the bours mentioned above.
july q l5c-td
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For the Standard

COI iEC
Mr.. EDITOR "A few days since while
rambling over the farm of Mr.. J. H. Card
well, five miles below Madison, on Dan
river, my attention was directed to long,
narrow neck of land, about two hundred
yards in length and fifty or sixty in width,
running parallel with the river and at an
elevation of fifteen or twenty feet above the
level of the stream This strip of land was
at one time very productive, but owing to
its proximity to the river and TO the de-
structive freshets which have prevailed of
late years it at present presents to the eye
a barren waste, covered with small pebbles,
gudian arrow heads and pieces Of pottery.
Having read an account in your paper of
the disinternent of several Indians by Prof
Kerr on the farm of Judge Settle. three
miles below this point, l inferred from the
visible indications scattered over this piece
of land, the little mounds and hillocks that
it must have been used by the Indians in ages
past not only as a spot for a camp, but also
as burial ground. Its proximity to the
falls in the river in all probability recon-.
mended it as very desirable location for
camp or village, especially at time when
the stream abounded with fish, muscles,
&C., and the surrounding country was well
stocked with game of every description.
Having given the grounds and its sur
roundings close and careful examination,
l concluded to test the matter more thor
oughly by making an excavation. Select
ing small mound l proceeded to remove
the earth and at the depth of two feet dis
covered human skeleton imbedded in
charcoal and in very good state of pre-
servation.
This Indian was reclining on his right
side, with his head toward the South and
feet to the North. After being exposed to
the action of the atmosphere for sometime,
l found it impossible to obtain the skeleton
entire. The skull and larger bones of the
arms and legs together with a portion of the
spine in very good condition which now
have in nv possession. The fore teeth, or
incisors of this Indian were small end SEEM
ed to have been considerably worn, while
the motors were badly decayed, showing
that dentists were not patronized in those
days.
found at the same time and place several
pieces of pottery, two or three stones shaped
like tomahawks, quantity of arrow points,
beads &c Just opposite this point on the
South side of the river, there is very large
hill called the Indian hill,'' embracing ali
area of ten or fifteen acres. On this spot
there seems tn have been at one time con-
siderable Indian village, judging from the
quantities of bones, pottery, muscle shells
and arrow heads. One very peculiar char
acteristic in the nature OF the soil on this
hill is its remarkable fertility and produc-
tiyeness, Whila The surrounding land "a
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rather poor and Indifferent, this spot after
repeated cultivation tor one hundred wears
still produces as fine crops as You will find
on the rich and fertile low lands of the river.
1t is impossible to ascertain how long
it may have been occupied by the Indians,
yet there can be no doubt but that its
fertility is attributable to the debris, &c.,
which was scattered about this Indian
village and which, by constant accu
mutation for years, rendered this spot
equal In every respect to the best river land.
At some future time intend to give this
spot careful examination, and will write
you the particulars. To the archeolonist no
section OF the State presents more inviting
field for investigation than this portion Of
Rockingham county. For miles along the
river now repose in peace the once rightful
sovereigns of these broad acres. Their day
is past, no longer glides the Indians light
canoe over the ripping waters of the Dan,
no longer is heard the cry of the coy maiden
or the shrill war hoop of the Indian brave,
civilization in its rapid march has swept
away with ruthless hand, nearly every YES
tige of this once happy and contented peo-
pie. A few bones, few rude specimens of
their Workmanship is all that is left to tell
the tale. DSP
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Miscellaneous.
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.
RALLY! RALLYl RALLY!


LIBERTY, UNION, PEACE
ru,HE Republican Candidates for Congress, ior
i the 4th Congressional DISTRICT
MI. HAWKINS, of Franklin,
J.H. HARRIS. of Wake.
will address their fellow-citizens at the follow.
Th.. friends Of Liberty, Free Schools, Economy
Peace Law and Order, and OF kepunncah oor ON
erumept are requested to turn out III iu'i
strength to hear these gentlemen. M
Hon. 8. f. Phillips, R. G. Badger, Gen; w. u.
lime. Jo w. Holden, Stephen A. Douglas, Dr.,
and otber prou.incut Republicans will accom-
pany the Congressional Candidates ana ADDRESS
The people from time TO time at the places des
igrntcd below:
JOHNSTON COUNTY.
Boon Uill, Munday, July ilth; Smithfleld,
Tuesday, July 18th; Clayton, Wednesday, July
18th.
NASH COUNTY.
stanhopc, Friday, July 18th; Nashville, Sat-
urday, July 10Th.
CHATHAM COUNTY.
HAYWOOD, Thursday, July 18th; Pittsboro',
Tuesday, July 18th.
ORANGE COUNTY.
Chanel ILL., Thursday, July 2lst; Mangum's
Store, Saturday. July 25d.
GRANVILLE COUNTY.
Brassiicld's, Monday, July 25th; Oxford,
Tuesday, July 26ih.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Louisburg, Tuesday, August I'd.
WARREN COUNTY.
Warrcntou, Wednesday, August Sd.
july IL l5f-td
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
GRANVILLE COUNTY.

Superior Court, Spring Term, 1870.
Reubin NJ. Royster, Administrator of Littleton
Ragland, deceased, VS.. Nancy Jones, Frances
Royster, Bryant Ragland and dothers.-Petition
tomake real estat assets for payment of debts.
TT appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
Il that Bryant Ragland, Julia Brame, James
Hays, George Hays, John Hays, Malissa Hays,
Mary Hays, and Elizabeth Hays, defendants in
this cause, reside beyond the limits of this State
it is therefore ordered that publication be made
for six weeks, successfully, in the Raleigh Stan
dard, notifying the said defendants OF the filing
OF this petition; and that unless they appear at
the next term OF said Court, to be held for the
county OF Granville, at the Court House in Ok
ford, on the Second Monday of August, A. ID.
1870, and plead, answer or demur to the said
petition, the same will be taken as confessed,
and an order made directing sale of the land
as prayed for in said petition.
Witness, CALVIN BELTS, Clerk OF said Court,
the second Monday of February. A. d. 1870.
CALVIN Belts, Clerk
june 25-w6w Sup'r Court Granville Co.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Carteret County.
Superior Court, June Sth, 1870.

Superior Court, June Sth, 1870.
William P. Mitchell, Administrator de binis non,
with the Will annexed, of Joseph B. Outlaw.
deceased, VS.. the Heirs at Law OF Joseph B.
Outlaw.-Petition for License to sell Real
Estate to pay debts.
TT appearing to the Court, from the affidavit
i of the petitioner, that Joseph S. Outlaw, one
OF the defendants in this case, is aresident of the
State of Mississippi it is therefore ordered that
publication be made in the North Carolina STAN
dard, newspaper published in the city of
Raleigh, once week Tor six weeks successfully,
notifying the said defendant that this petition
has been filed, and that he is summoned to ap-
pear at the Office OF the Clerk of said Court. at
Court House -Beaafort,zz within thirty days
after the expiration OF the time of publication
prescribed in this order, and answer the petition;
and to take notice that If he fails to appear and
answer within that time, the petition will be
taken as confessed, and heard accordingly.
june 14-w6w JAS. RUMLEY, q. s. 9.
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STATE OF NUSTH CAROLINA,

superior Court.
Mary Friar, Plaintiff, agailrs, George Frar, De-
fendant.-ordcr Tor Divorce hy publication
n the above action it appeari,l. IRON the alIi-
i davit OF DOsscy Baltic
l. That the defendant, George Friar, cannot be
found in the State after due diligence;
Ii. That cause of action exists against said
defendant;
Ill That the said defendant is not resident
OF this State;
1t is ordered
L. That service of the sermons he made by
publication in the Nor:h-Carona Standard once
week for six week successively.
IL. That copy vi the summons and complaint
In tins acton be forthwith deposited in the post
office, directed TO said defendant at his usual
place of residence, If the same be known to sad
plaintiff; and said summons sha, be deemed to
have been served at the expiration OF the time
OF publication prescribed by this order
Given at Office, in Nashville this 18th day Of
June, 1870. J. I. JENKINS,
iune 22-w6w Clerk OF said Conrt
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over the State ''to intimidatc voters" is
wilfui deception, and you may safely treat
all such reports as false. There will be no
serious trouble by the militia, if those mid
nlgnt marauders or their friends and allies
do not cause it. Rest assured of that Put
down the marauding, mobilize spirit and
acts, and the militia go home and stay
there.-American Adoocate.