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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-19

That's the way the people of Illinois felt
on that subject as late as ls62-End since
then they have never had chance 10 ex-
press Sn opinion. Mr.. Dsnforth felt, then
as a ma ority OF the people felt, including q
great many men in Rock Island who are
now trying 10 render him odious in the eyes
Of the coored people When the odious
"Blsck Laws" were repealed Mr. Danforlh
rejoieed that they had been removed from
the statute book. as the files of TIE ARGUS
will show. We doubt if Postmaster Haver-
stick will add 20 his lsursls by attempting
to prejudice our colorsd people against Mr.
Danforlh in regard to the matter ALLUDED to-
They are not incapable OF perceiving that
many men in Rock Island who now seek TO
use them for personal and selfish purposes
we're not their friends until the colored peo-
pie had votes-wben these Grant people,
who heretofore had opposed them, suddenly
attempted to taks the colored people under
their especial control. The coored people
will best preserve their rights by acting in.
depsndently of the control of politicians Of
any party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-19
CITY.
Oncia1 Paper.
LIBERAL CONGRESSIONAL CONVEN-
TON.
Sixth District.

The Liberal Republican and the Demo
cratic voters of the sixth Congressional
District OF the State OF Illinois ali
who are in favor Of the election Of Greeley
and Brown, or opposed 10 the reelection OF Grant
and his Ring, are requested 10 appoint delegates
from the several counties comprising this District to
rueat In convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-19

UsE Mason. Challenge Backing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-19

The pain of neuralgia is terrible. Why
suffer ? When few drops of "Neurill''
will give instant relief. Give it a trial.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-08-19

IL. NJ Haverstick being called on, requested Or
Plummerto state the action taken by J. h. DGiorth
of the ARGUS. and a few other Democrats, IN ls4-'
when the doctor sent home "a servant woman who
had come within the lines Oi the Union army
The above appears 10 Postmaster Haver-
sticks report OF his speech at the colored
peoples meeting, on Saturday evening. He
does not state whether DR.. Plummer re-
spouded or not, nor is it important. 1t ia
not true that our postmaster mentioned Mr..
Danforth's nsme-but that is not important
either, Mr.. DAnforth does no, deny that
while the laws for excluding colored people
from this State were in existence he was in
favor of enforcing them. On the 9Th of
January, 1858, John A. Logan, then mem
Der of that body, introduced in the Illinois
house of representatives the following resO.
luton
..Rssolrsd. That the committee on the Judiciary
he instructed 70 report bill to etfectually prevent
the emigration Of free negroes into this state under
the article Of the constitution requiring the iegisa-
ture to pass such law.
A motion to ley this resolution on the
table was decided il the negative and among
those who voted for the negative wes John
A. Logan.
In the spring of 1861, the following
amendment was pending in the [. S House
of Representatives
no amendment shall be made TO the constitution
which shall authorize or give 90 Congress the power
to abolish interfere in any State with the insliu
tDn- thereof including by that the persons held 10
labor or service by the iaws thereof
This amendment proposed to put it out Of
the power of the people, forever, TO amend
their Constitution so as to sbolisht the slavery
Of the blacks, and for this John A. Logan
voted.
DR.. Gregg confessed, in the colOred meet
ing Saturday night, that be was in favor of
enforcing the fugitive slave law.
The people Of the State of Illinois, in
1862, on the several propositions submitted
with the new Constitution then voted upon
voted as follows;
70, excluding negroes from the State s9a
Majority to exclude them from the State 100, 5sI
Against granting them suffrage or the right to
ounce u r.,
Majority agai1st........ 1921
/ For the enactment Of laws 10 prohibit them
from comlngto oTvoung IN the state %,
Majority ,5si
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
w hat l Am.
This passage, fromTrain's greatLondon
speech, is too good TO be lost:
~ | an to-day The livnst rnna,n IN En-.

This passage, from Trains greatLondon
speech, is too good TO be lost:
| am, to-day, the Invest man in En-.
gland (cheers), the only man that can
make kings tremble, churches shake,
and fraud shlver in his hideous depravi.
ty abolishing American slavery with
my army of braves, lcveling the Tuile.
ries, the emblem of kings, and the Ven.
dome columns as the monument OF
crime My frame is surcnarged with
the coming change-all lands speak
through me-all nature backs me.
like in the roar of the tempest-the
roll of the ocean on the rockbound
beach-the burning lava of the volcano
the laundering artillery of the earth.
quake-as well as in the chirp of in.
sects--the moaning of the tide-the
rustling OF the corn-the songs of the
birds-the prattle ,of young children,
and the happy laugh of school girls. |
am young-younger than most men of
twenty; constitution of Bessemer
steel, and, before | am the age of Chase,
Wade, or Seward, | have eight fair
chances for the White House. And
shall not wait so long. | shall live to
fourscore years and ten, and my name
will ring down all the ages. Indebted
to nobody, spotless in character and
courage, despising the hypocrisy of the
Christian, | wrap my Pagan cloak
around me as the stormy petrol of the
skeptical ocean,"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

We have yet TO see in the Southern
newspapers any expression OF feeling
called forth by the Boston fire other
than the most sympathetic and kindly.
Remembering that Boston was, for a
long time, 10 the Southern mind. the
representative of the anti-slavery move.
ment, and afterward of loyalty to the
Union and that her animus and policy
were antagonistic TO the South, in u
large measure, these warm and cordial
expressions of sympathy from that
quarter call for recognition equally
pronounced and heartfelt. The dona.
ton from Chicago has been felt to be
peculiarly sympathetic and full OF
meaning. But the intelligence that in
Charleston, S. c., and other places in
the South efforts are being made to send
relief to our fire sufferers, and the re.
ceipt on Saturday of check from the
late Confederate Secretary of the Treas
ury. are facts of deeper significance.
They show that political barriers and
animosities cannot stand before the
claims of brotherhood which a great
calamity, like the present, brings home
to all hearts. Our brothers of the South
have taught us lesson of brotherly
kindness which will not be easily for.
gotten. Boston has warm heart, and
knows how TO appreciate generoslty.-
Boston journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
Pacing Horses.

In Barbary pacing horses are held in
such high estimation that the method of
making a spirited trotter shackle like a
boat IN a chop sea is reduced to a sci.
ence. To make them rack easily, ring
of lead covered with leather is put
round each hoof; a cord from each
weight ascends and is fastened to the
saddle, front and rear next strap runs
horizontally from the fore to the hind
foot on both sides. Being rather short,
it is impossible to make a long step.
Restraint compels the animal to prac.
tice new gait, to progress at all. As
soon as habit is established of going
ahead thus tethered, the desirable amble
is fully and permanently accomplished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
That Little Bell.

"Gath" writes from Washington to
the Chicago Tribune
| met Ed. Webster-who used to be
Assistant Secretary of State-at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, a day or two ago, and |
asked him seriously whether Seward
ever said that he had little bell which
he could ring and send man instantly,
at the touch of the bell, to Fort La
iayette or Fort Warren.
"I'll tell you," said Webster, "just
how that happened. In a familiar con-
versation between Lord Lyons and Mr..
Seward. the former contended that re-
publican forms of government gave no
power in the hands of the Executive at
the the proper time, and, therefore, while
all such liberty as ours was good enough
In time OF peace, America must be
necessarily weaker than England in
time OF war. Seward said that the con-
trary was the case, and that republi.
can form OF government was the strong
est of all, for war as for peace and then
he gave the illustration of the little bell.
which happened to be beside him. Said
he: can touch this bell as Secretary
of State, and, backed by a general and
reselute pub ic opinion, can arrest any
person on this continent, because no
man is of consequence when the whole
thing is imperiled as we see it now, and
no individuals wrongs can stop the ma
chinery which | direct This CONVEX,
sation," said Mr.. Webster, "got out, ana
the Democratic press made great griev-
ance of it, whereas Seward was always
kindly, well.disposed man, and the
last person in the world to be despot."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
Mansard.

Mansard, whose roofs are the subject
of so much obloquy at present, was Su-
perintendent of Public Buildings in the
reign of Louis XIV. 1t is told of him
that he possessed to remarkable
amount the power of subtle hattery,
which he used to practice with great in
genuity upon the King. He would
sometimes submit plans portions of
which were purposely made so imprac-
ticable, not to say absurd, that the King
could not avoid detecting and pointing
out the inconsistencies, whereupon
Mansard would declare that if his
Majesty had not been King he would
have made first.olass architect, blaming
himself the while for having made such
blunders. 1t is not stated whether the
famous roof was one of these latter, nor
whether the King took fire at it when
it was shown to him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
Varieties.

SOFT words break no bones.
lr is pleasant to do ones duty even
without reward.
PERSONS who never complain of "short
crops"-Barbers.
How is YOUR honor, PatY Unim-
peachable, sir" was the reply.
A MAN recently knocked down an ele.
plant. He was an auctioneer.
KNOWLEDGE may increase sin if the
heart be not educated as we'll as the
head.
A MERCHANT asks why he should be
obliged to 90 so often after money that IS
coming to him.
A MAN out West is so bow-legged that
his tailor is obliged to usea circular saw
in cutting out his pantaloons.
WHY are your nose and chin constant
ly at variance? Because words are con-
tnually passing between them
Why are laundresses good navigators?
Because they are always crossing the
line, and going from pole to pole
"HAvE you much fish in your bay?"
asked Jacksonvileite of q fisherman
in the market. Yes, there's good
eel in it" was the rather slippery reply.
CHICAGO has petrifed baby. 1t was
petrified with establishment at seeing its
father and mother get through one day
without quarreliug or threatening d.
vorce.
A BROOKLYN lady was very much
pleased with the appearance of the GEM
etery at Danbury, but she said that it
must be very unhealthy there because
of the abundant shade.
An old Italian proverb says, See
Naples and de- An American travel.
er, writing from thence, quotes this
proverb, but adds, I" / didn't die, but
did very nearly, the smell was 50 terri
ble."
VISITOR: Glow long has your mas
ter been away?" irish Footman "Well
sor, if he'd come home yistherday, he'd
been gone a wake tomorrow but If he
doesn't return till the day afther shure
he'll been away fortnight next Thurs
day.
~ DON'T like these shoes" said a lady
thick" 1" Is that the only objection ?"
plandly asked the salesman. "Yes," was
the reply. Then, madam, if you take
the shoes, | can assure you that the OBJ
lection will gradually wear away
A NEGRO, who was suspected of sur
reptitiously meddling with his neigh
boris fruit, being caught in garden by
moonlight, non plussed his detectors by
raising his eyes, clasping his hands, and
piously exclaiming: "Good Lord this
yere darkey can't 60 nowhere to pray,
any more, without being 'turbed ~
AT a funeral in New Jersey, the other
day, friend of the deceased asked per-
mission to make a few remarks. When
he got upon his feet he informed the
officiating clergyman that it would have
made his hair to stand on end to watch
the corpse planking shad at picnic,
while it was n well-known fact that "he
could shake a livelier leg in the Virgin.
la reel than e'er man in the whole
West Jersey Conference" The farmers
then proceeded to the grave.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
THANKSGIVING in Olden Time.

Long ife to Thanksgiving of thee will sing.
FOR green in my heart does thy memory spring;
Ayision OF plenty sweeps over my eyes,
With flavor Of fowls and aroma OF pies.
Twas sunday: and from the pulpit was read,
By good ParsOu stiles. what the uOVernor salu
In his long exclamation, informing the lahu
The time Of Thanksgiving was nearly AT manu-
1 rem ember il well. though summer suns pass
Der the parsons low grave in the long tangled
zAoush the tithing. mans knock forever is still,
And the church passed away from It's site on the
hill.
Iremember from Monday till Thursday at noon
Which my grandmother said was entirely too
70 accomplish tue pastry and garnish the feast
For the boys from the West and the girls from
the East
There was chopping and frying from morning
till night,
And bloody deeds done by the lanterns dim
light;
While the great rudy blaze set the kitchen
aglOw,
And the well-polished pewter cleaned forth
from the bow.
remember how cleanly the farmhouse was
How the cold winter moon kissed the couch
where | slept;
How the fairies at midnight shot flowers on the
pane,
That dissolved N The morn like the mist on the
plain.
Then came Aunt Jerusha, who wore a tall cap.
And black shining apron smoothed over her lap.
And good Uncle Nose, wko always looked shy,
And stopped short in his speech ut a glance from
her eye.
There too, was big Luther, and Mabel, his wife
And lean Uncle sruthers' all fresh from his
IN the courts Of the law, where his troubles
appeared
a lamb Of the flock, still lively, though shcarcd.
There was bluff Tommy Ewing. and Mary, as
mild
as the May-fowers that grew in the Sycamore
Who refused NE kiss, but offered instead
A blush which told plain what her bosom had
said.
Then we all went TO church. and fell fast asleep,
Though | tried TO remember the text verse to
And awoke when the rustling of feet on the floor
Proclaimed to my ears that the service was Ger
But year after year fewer came to the farm:
Aunt Jerusha went first, and We teit without
To good Uncle Nose, who no longer looked shy.
Though he spoke OF her worth with tear in
his eye.
alas for the years that since then have fed
Vow few are the living. how many the dead,
0t those who came down in LIES early prime,
And made glad the table OF Thanksglvlng-time!
Should | number them ov er at sunset tonight.
W call them around where the freside CLEANS
bright,
Ny eyes would be dimmed with fast-fallng tears
For those who have passed down the hillside of
years.
But why should I weep for the dear ones no
more,
80 far in lites Journey, so near to the shore
Which is trodden by those who, with palm
branch and crown,
fifth Isaac and Jacob and Moses sit down?
80; bless thee, Thanksgiving thy advent shall
bring
20 this half frozen heart an impulse of spring;
And cheertully singing farewell to LIES ill.
will pass the last guide-pOst that points TO the
hills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
Charitable LOndOnerS.

The English people may be nation
of shopkeepers, out it cannot be denied
that they spend their wealth quite
royalty. A few weeks ago eight indi.
viduals who did not wish that their
names should be made public donated
each 81 900 to the charitable institu.
tons of London. In the course of the
year forty-two such donations of fl,000
each have been received from unknown
benefactors, besides 10000 from one
alone. When it is borne in mind that
by Tar the larger portion of the givers
is known, and desires TO be known, that
London, though the principal is only
one city in England, and that an inn
mense number of donations is less than
81 900, then we may conceive how
much the pockets of the rich contribute
annually in Great Britain for charitable
purpose.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13
Poor Farmer John.

Old farmer John is sore perplexed-
Nay. farmer John Is really vexed;
lie labors early. labors late,
Yet ever talks OF adverse fate:
For all his t0ilings scarce suffice.
OF longed-tor lands TO pay the price.
The summers come. the summers go.
The spring showers waste the winters snow
The while. from dawn. till close of day.
Receiving nOught but frowns for pay;
His good wife tolls: and anxious care
Has faded lip and cheek and hair.
Acres on acres stretch away
OF woodland. corn, of wheat and hay;
His cattle roam DER many "A hill,
His brooklet turns the grooming mill:
Yet still he signs and longs for more.
And grumblss e'er that he is poor.
Four sturdy sons. four daughters fair.
Claimed ut his hands fathers care.
lie gave them labor without end,
And strove their souls. like his. TO bend
Into the narrowing groove OF thought:
Gold 10 be earned. land to be bought.
Yes, farmer John is growing poori
YOu feel il rs you pass his door.
His old brown house is smal and mean.
The roof is warped by crack and seam;
The leaning bars, the half-hinged door,
Proclaim old John is uery poor.
No books no pictures on the wall;
Carpetless rooms and dreary hall.
Why think it strange such farmers boys
Should seek the city's pomp and noiseF
Should learn to loathe the sight OF nome,
Where nought Of JOY or grace may conner
Why think it strange his poor: old wife.
Who coined for him her very lite,
Should pause. at last. despite his frown.
And lay her weary burden down
In JOY. to walk the streets of Heaven.
Where nought is sold, but all is given!
Go where you will. search earth around
The poorest man that can be found,
Is he who tolls. through life. to gain
Widest extent of hill and plain;
Forgetting all his souls best needs.
In counting DER his title-deeds.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

FLETCHER HARPER, JR., whose ap.
preaching marriage to daughter of ex-
Senator Mcdonald, of Arkansas, has
been announced, is "thoroughly edu-
Gated, speaks three or four languages
with fluency, has spent some years in
foreign travel; yet from his appearance
must be less than twenty-five years of
age. Miss Mcdonald is very young,
and has been in society but year or
two. She is regarded as charmingly
beautiful"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

AN illustration of the effect of the jar
produced upon the particles of iron in
a rail or cannon in constant use may
be got by scattering iron dust upon a
piece OF glass under which there lays a
magne and tapping the glass gently.
The particles OF iron rearrange them
selves in new lines, as in granulation,
and this is what destroys the life of the
railway track or columbiad. ;sse!s
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

The most hopelessly incurable form or
insanity, says DIR. Clouston of the Asy.
lum at Carlisle, England, is that which
consists chiefly of monomania of sus.
picion of poisoning, with Authorizations
of hearing. 1t is only by being taken
in time that such case is ever cured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

SOFT words break no bones.
lr is pleasant to do ones duty even
without reward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-12-13

TINS IS the way they DO up an EnOch
Arden romance in Oshkosh, Wis: The
Western Arden did not come back and
gaze through the window at the felicity
of the reconstructed household and
then 90 into the green and yellow mel
ancholy business; not any. He kicked
the new husband out, sorted over the
children and sent his brats after him,
and then, after thrashing his wife, set.
tied down into a peaceful and happy
head of family.
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