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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
Political Notes,

1t is suggested that, after all, it might
be;better to disband the army, and let
Congress 90 out against the Indians ana
talk them to death. Boston Globe.
The simple running expenses OF Con
gress at the present session, have already
amounted to more than 100000. Large
price for dry tongue.
1t begins to look as though the republl-
can party will have no alternative but to
nominate Grant. The stalwarts have cap
tured Hayes and everything points to the
denomination of the man on horseback.
Hayes cannot change the issue, the Deo-
pie understand that his party want to re-
tain the power to use the Federal troops
at the polls while the democrats believe IN
free elections. They will settle this ques-
ton in 1880.
A Democratic State Convention will be
held at Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Wednes-
day, the 2lst day of sMay, 1879, to nomi-
nate candidates for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Judge Of the Supreme Court,
and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The Albany Argus says: Nor can
Conkling's rhetoric about riders dispose OF
the fact that he has voted for more riders
than there are Senators of the United
States, and that he never saw any wrong
in them until the Democrats began to use
them"
If the majority in congress listen we'll to
the voice of the people they will treat the
veto with proper consideration and return
the bill to Hayes in such shape thai
another veto will be the positive assertion
that he and his party are determined t.
retain the power to use troops at the polls
When there is a Democratic congress
and Republican president, the presiden
is the government, When there is Re
publican congress and a democrati
president congress is the government
When both president and congress ar
Republican, the government is divide,
between them. A Democratic presiden
and congress would of course, be "a ne'
rebellion"
There is one Democrat whom Zacharia
Chandler always treats with marke
respect That is Senator Voorhees,. Res
son: In the dining-room of the kirkwoo
House, Washington, good many veal
ago Zacharlah ventured to refer TO Woo
hees as traitor and copperhead. Wher,
upon Daniel hoisted pitcher full of mil
and sprawled him. The landlord W;
king enough not to charge either for th
pitcher or the milk, Courier Journal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
wEsrERH UNION RAILROAD.

FOR RACINE & MILWAUKEE,.
LEAVE ARRIVE
a. U~ro...rd Mail S:55AM 6:05PM
~ = 1890 1O:2OPM 6:00sAS
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at EOS connects with the tram arr
wing in Chicago early Monday morning No lay
over checks given ON through tickets from Rock
| sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
| thistTaln.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03

ELIXIR OF HONEY Is the best household
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Diseases of
Lungs ever brought before the public.
For children it is the best remedy in the
world. For sale by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
Saturday. May 8. 1879

81 WOULD sCoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE IF THE DEMOCRATIC
PARTY HAD SECURED MY SEAT BY
FRAUD. "-Presiaent StnaueL j. Ttlden.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
MASSACHUSETTS.
Further Particulars OF the Pocasset Trag-
edy.

BOSTON, May 2.-Further particulars of
the Pocassett, Mass, tragedy, states that
Freeman was mail carrier at Pocassett
between the railroad station and the post
Office; that he woke his wife at $3.50 Thurs
day morning. and told her he must make .
sacrifice to the Lord of his youngest daugh-
ter. lie got up and took the child from
her bed and stabbed her in the side with q
butcher knife. His wife said il was all
right, and that Abraham would raise her
next Sunday. Freeman says the child
gave one scream and died 10 a minute.
1t is stated that the Second Adventists
held.a meeting at his house the same af-
ternoon and appeared to wish the affair
kept quiet. Freeman carried the mail as
usual, and showed no signs of insanity.
The cause appears to be religious excite
ment.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
president:
Death Of Representative Clark, Of
Iowa,

The body of Representative Clark, of
Iowa, passed through on the c., r. |. & P.
road on last evenings train, with its con-
Rressional escort The Washington Re
publican gives the following particulars of
the death of Mr.. Clark:
The cause of death was ascertained to
be pneumonia and congestion of the brain.
Mr.. Clark was in excellent health at eight
o'clock on Sunday evening, and partook of
hearty supper. He retired to bed about
ten clock, and an hour later complained
60 c, bis wife of feeling bad about the head
pne proposed sending for physician, but
ne sara It was unnecessary. About hall
paS' two o'clock Monday morning he was
selAeu with congestive chill, and an hon,
iaeer with commissions. He was ATTENDED
ny prs. Hudson, FELTON,. ,IohnsoD anS
walsh, who endeavored to arouse h; nr
rom the stupor into which he bsJ e.IIn.
without avail. lie did not recovar .s nnn
seriousness, and died without recosD; con
~ 81 his family who gathered around '1i rs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows
| EAST .........4:45 p m WEST. 10 ~ III
| A KTMRAII E. ST. JOHN,
| Gen7I Snnt Gen. Tiki Il Pass. Agt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
The Lunch Grabbers.

HARRISBURG, May "A resolution was
adopted in the House to-day, by strict
party vote, authorizing the appointment of
a joint committee to welcome Gen, Grant
on his arrival in this country, in the name
Of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
provided there shall be 20 expense to the
State.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
TWELVE GOOD REASONS
WHY THE
WpnaD's Suffrage Stove Polish
IS PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,

First-It is the LARGEST package of Stove Polish
in the world.
Second-It is the NEATEsT.
Third-Tt is composed entirely of PURB EAST In
Ola PLUMBAGo.
Fourth-It WILL cover more surface, and is con-
sequently CHEAPER than any other kind.
Finh-Tt is NOT ADULTERATED with cheap Amer
can or German lead, or other worthless substance
to give it weight
Sixth-It is FREE from OBJECTIONABLE sILvERY
LUsTRE such is easily furnished by greese dirt
Seventh--It produces the MOST ENDURING JET
BLACK GLOSS of any polish ever offered to the public
Eighth 1t makes NO DUST and requires LESS
LABOR In polishing.
Ninth-It will polish any stove, HOT OR COLD as
soon applied, and requires no mixing with var
nish or naptha, nor does any such deleteIlous in
gredient enter into its composition
Tenth-It DOES NOT BURN upon the stove, and is
free from all Objectionable smell.
Eleventh-It WILL POLISH sHERT-IRoN, and pre-
serve 1t from rust
Twefth-It is the HANDsoMksT POLISH in the
world
Hence, every Woman wants It.
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE
Phoenix Manufactn'g Co..
TAUNTON, MASS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR.
=eB- For sale by all Druggists anc .Groeers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03

DR.. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms,
Commissions, and all Nervous Diseases.
For sale by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
C., B, & Q, 3. z.
ROCK ISLAND 3 PEORIA RAILWAY.
sHoRTEsr ROUTE 10 The EAST AND SOUTH.

IEAyE ARRIVE.
6.45 a m way Freight. 2:3O m F'ht & Accomon
9:15 " Fast Express 20 N Mail and Express
2:25 o m Mail and Exp's. $50 - Fast Express.
$50 f." F'ht & Accom'n 4:45 Way Ere ght
The 80 p m train makes close connection at
Galva with C B g. Q for points west: arriving al
Galesburg at 100 p m at Burlington 7:15 p m; al
KeOkuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy 9:40 p m; alsc
making close connection at Peor with B d
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-05-03
aocK rsLAND b MERcER CO., "a,

Leave Rock Island at 900 g. m II 80 m, and &c
pm. Arriving at Cable at 11:10 m, 1850 m,
and sos p m.
leave Cable at $50 m, 1915 and 3:15 m,
Arriving at Rock Island at Sis q. m, 30 p m.
and 30 D m.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19
OUR NATIONS CAPITAL.

1t is gratifying to note that our fears,
expressed some weeks since, in regard to
Prof Jno. NJ. Langston, our colOred Con-
sui for Hsyti, have not been realized. he
is now on leave of absence reeupersting
from. the severe attack of yellow fever
which attacked him at his post, and looks
much as if grim death had made vigorous
onslaught upon him. His natural rather
clear white complexion is deeply bronzed,
either through yellow jack or climate, and
the dark shade of countenanee in connec-
tion with the apparent loss Of animal vigor,
which formerly characterized his move
ments, shows that he is no more exempt from
the dreaded fever than those Of purer white
blood. He will, however, return to his
post as soon as he fully regains his strength
and try his hand again at Strengthening
out that perfection of political muddles
called Hayti.
1t is definitely settled that we are to have
extensive Fair Grounds, with completest
arrangements for exhibiting not only our
own wares and specimens of han1iwork,
but those of all our neighbors who may
kindly add their mite towards making our
exhibition a success. 130 acres of ground
have been purchased near the city and
upon one of our railroads. The President
broke ground for the buildings with all re-
quisite pomp. A magnificent running and
trotting course Of nearly a mile in length
has been laid out, and there is not the
slightest reason why we may not have a
grand display, save that we have precious
little to show of our own manufacture or
production. Fruit, however, is an excep-
tion, and no city in the Union can exhibit
nearer perfection Of fruit than this district.
A cordial invitation is extended to your
readers to bring down their wares and Join
to help us out in what we lack in
manufactures. The time will come
when the superior water and coal facilities
of Washington will induce capitalists to
locate here in business enterprises. But
we are at present too near Mason and Dix
.on's line to go much beyond the manufac-
ture Of horse shoes and pillow points.
Political matters are exceedingly quiet
here. These are vacation times and the
absence of everybody. prevents all excite
ment over the good news from Name and
the triangular New York fight. Secretary
Sherman, however, is at his desk and he
means business. He proposes to give
soldiers a show in the Treasury Department
and to depart from the orthodox belief that
a rebel and Democrat are entitled to no
preference over a soldier in official posi-
tons. DecapitatiOns occurring hereafter
will be made upon the Democrats not the
loyalists, and if he will but wipe out the
internal rebels whom Col. Morley scattered
all through the departments when he had
Gen. Grants ear, the country should rank
the act next in blessedness to that Of re-
sumption.
Washington, Sept, l6, 1879,
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19
Late Telegraph Items.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-Thomas G. Scott,
well known agricultural authority, writes
that the Government and trade estimates
show that the surplus of wheat in Ameri-
ca and Russia and in East is 505, 900 quar-
tiers less than the aggregate deficiency of
various the countries. A rise in the price
of breadstuffs is therefore anticipated.
LONDON, Sept. 1S.-A Vienna cores
pondent reports that in consequence of the
bad harvest and numerous floods the dis
tress in parts of Hungary threatens to be-
come appalling during the coming winter.
The Temes Banat DistrlcT is threatened
with famine, and some of the inhabitants
are preparing to emigrate to Servia.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 1S.-The city has
worn throughout the day an air Of eXpec-
fancy, and the community seems to have
devoted itself to watching for the arrival
Of the city of Toxic. The streets are
crowded with people and the hotels full,
while a partial suspension Of business on
account of the Jewish New Year adds to
the holiday aspect. The work of deeora-
ting has been pushed vigorously during the
day, and makes Montgomery and Kearny
streets now present brilliant appearance.
Various committees have been in session
all day perfecting details for the reception,
and everything is now ready for the arrival
OF the expected guest. For several DAYS Il
dense fog prevailed during the night and
early hours of the morning, and reports
from the outside say that it exteads to
Farollones or beyond, throughout the day.
though clear IN the city. Precautions
have been taken, however, to intercept the
steamer several miles from the heads.
Two pilot boats are constantly cruising
across ner course, with instructions from
the agents of the Pacific Mail Company to
hold her outside until the naval pageant
car be prepared for his reception. Should
she arrive outside tonight she will be
there until morning before signalling her
presence.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19
The Vote for Ewing.
From the Cincinnati Commercial.

The citizens of Ohio who vote for
General Ewing for Governor, should
be believers in:-
1. Louisiana bull-dozing.
2. South Carolina tissue ballots.
8. Mississippi murders.
4. Kentucky Yellow Fever prop.
agation, with the purpose of consoI
idating the South in the interest Of
the Democratic party and for
l. The reorganization of the ar.
my in the interest of the Confederate
chieftains.
2. The reorganization of the Su-
preme Court for the declaration OF
the unconstitutionality of the wal
amendments.
8. The belittlement of National
authority, so that there can be nc
protection against the criminal class
es in Northern cities, who, allied
with the Solid South, are to secure
the House.
4. That all the Southern wal
claims shall be paid, Southern i'm
provement swindles promoted, Con.
federate cripples pensioned and com
pensation exacted for emancipated
slaves.
The Solid South is now on exhi
bition in Mississippi, where the mar
who opposes the regular Democratic
nomination is deliberately murdered
and JEFF. Davis is to be sent to the
Senate to take his natural position
as the leader of the Confederate eau
Gus, which prescribes all the princi
pies and policy the Democratic par
tisans are allowed to have and tC
hold
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19

The city of Youngstown has oe-
casion to be proud over the generous
hospitality and splendid display of
her patriotic impulses on Wednes-
day last, on the occasion of the re-
union of the gallant 29d of Ohio.
The reception was big thing, and
she seems to have been equal to all
the demands for meeting a great oc-
casiOn. The presence of the Presi-
dent and suit, embracing the Gene
raj of the army and many of the
great men of the country called for
a preparation of no common scale.
But the citizens of the Valley were
equal to the emergency, and gave
dignity and credit to the carrying
out and management of the affair.
The reunion was one to be remem-
bered.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19

THE SHULTE MURDER, that occur
red at South Norwalk, Conn. few
months since, and which has since
remained very much a mystery, is
now coming to light in the trial of
his servant Bueholz. 1t was believ-
ed that the servant had a guilty
knowledge of the murder and has
therefore been awaiting his trial in
jail. In the meantime, however,
one of Pinkerton's detectives has
been laying in jail with Bucholz, on
a peter funct Indictment, and during
that time has wormed out of the
prisoner, ali that is necessary to con-
vict him, except a confession of the
actual crime. The treasure of the
murdered man has been secured,
amounting to some $4,000.
The prisoner seems to have made
the detective so much of confident,
and admitted so much, that there is
likely to be little heart for making a
very earnest defense of innocence.
The information of the detective
was secured with much adroitness,
and as it was kept with strict secre-
cy, the effect of the testimony,
when it came out was astounding to
the whole court room.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19

HICKENLooPER ON Gov. SEY-
MoUR.-The following article, in
making up last week, was inadver-
tently divided and scattered, and
its object-to show the falacy of the
Standards defense of Gov. Seymour
-dissipated and lost. The several
parts having now been gathered up
and brought into proper relationship,
are commended to the attention of
our cotemporary. 1t. Gov. Hicken-
looper views of Gov. Seymour are
pretty well sustained notwithstand-
ing the Standards denial.
As to Gov. Seymour's patriotism, per-
haps it is pretty well set forth in his little
speech to the July draft rioters, in the
streets of New York, but we will make an
extract from his communication to the
Government, in which he insisted that the
draft should be postponed till the courts
should sis upon the constitutionality of the
questlon-the rebels all the time gathering
their forces, and in every way endeavoring
to cripple the government. Here is the
extract:
'It is believed by at least one-haf of the
people of the loyal States that the Conscrip-
tion Act, which they are called upon to
obey because it is on the statute-book, is in
itself a violation of the supreme constitd-
tional law. There is fear and suspicion
that, while they are threatened with the
severest penalties Of the law, they are to
be deprived of its protection. 1
do not dwell upon what l believe would be
the consequence of violent, harsh policy
before the constitutionality of the Act is
tested. You can scan the immediate fu-
ture as we'll as l. The temper of the peO-
pie to-day you can readily learn"
To this President Lincoln responded:
81 do not object to abide the decision of
the United States Supreme Court, or of the
Judges thereof, or the cOnstitUtionality of
the Draft law. In fact, should be willing
to facilitate the obtaining of it. But can
not conset to lose the time while it is being
obtained. We are contending with an en-
emy, who, as l understand, drives every
able-bodied man he can reach into his ranks,
very much as butcher drives bullOcks into
a slaughter-pen. No time is wasted, no
argument is used.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19
From the NY. Time

OYsTERs.-It is more than likely
that this country will ere long do as
thriving an export trade in oysters
as it has already established in fresh
beef and mutton. Oysters of that
peculiar delicacy of flavor which
gourmets affects nave become so
scarce in the British Isles that their
price has become almost prohibitive.
One of the finest specimens is the
Red Bank Burren which is raised on
the coast of Clare, Ireland, and
which has been for years the pride
of Dublin epicures. Recently the
Londoners have taken to this oyster
to supplement their natives" and
as a consequence thd price has gone
up with great rapidity. Some seven
or eight years ago the very best of
these bivalves, plump, fresh, and of
delicious flavor, could be bought in
Dublin restaurants for Cd. per doz.
en-; this year when the season open
ed, on the 1st of September, they
sold at Is. 1Od. The demand for
them in London is so great that
there have been many attempts on
the part of dealers to palm off in
ferior oysters on their customers.
There is a recent case on record in
which there was an effort made to
substitute Dutch oysters for Red
Banks, although they are altogether
unlike both in appearance and flavor.
The stock of genuine Red Banks
were first sold off, but the shells were
carefully preserved. Their Dutch
rivals were then taken out of their
coverings, transferred into the Irish
shells and ticketed "Red Bank Bur-
rens." Somebody, however, with a
palate less dull than his fellows, de-
tected the imposture, had the dis
honest dealer prosecuted and heavi-
ly mulcted for his roguery. But al
though oysters of fine flavor be
scarce in Great Britain and the ap-
petite of the British gourmet insatI-
able, this country is able to meet all
his wants out of the practically un-
limited supply which our great sea-
board affords. There are no better
oysters than those which come from
Chesapeake Bay, and although al
most the entire West is supplied
from its waters, there does not ap-
pear to be the slightest possibility of
It's prolific beds becoming exhausted.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19

The Democratic state convention
of New York held a stormy session
of two days last week, and ended on
Thursday by dividing and nominat-
ing two candidates for Governor. Lu-
cius Robinson, the present governor.
is the candidate of the party which
is owned by S. J. Tilden, and John
Kelly is the candidate, of the anti
Tilden faction. The situation is de.
lightful to the Republican spectators.
but it brings sadness to the hearts Of
all Democrats.
So the plot thickens, and so dem
ocratic calamities threaten to dash
the fOndest hopes of the party. It will
be interesting to see how Ewing
bears up under these discourage
ments, wheu he shall come here to
rally the faithful.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-09-19
Work for a Month.

In about thirty days viii occur the cleo
ton in the State of Ohio. While every
thing now points towards g political VIC
tory for the Republicans in this State,
the danger will be in the direction Of over
confidence. Our opponents will leave no
means untried to lessen the Republican
majority in Ashtabula county, and such a
result would be heralded to the world as an
indication that the people are loOsing con-
fidence in the principles of the Republican
party, and would give the opposition aid
and comfort for the campaign of 1880. This
must not be allowed by the Republicans of
our county. They must go to work at once
in every township, organize for systematic
work in every school district, and on the
day Of election, every Republican voter
must be known to be at the polls and cast
his vote for the triumph of the grand old
Republican party, the party that carried the
country through four years war waged
by our enemies for the overthrow of the
best government the sun ever shone upon !;
the party that saved the financial honor
of the country at home and abroad the
party that has made the money that paid
the soldier as good as the money that pays
the bondholder. Glancing backward eigh-
teen years, what has been the record of the
Republican party but one continued series
of triumphant success alike on the tented
field and in shaping the financial policy of
the country? What party could haYe done
more,or better, judging by the results that
are apparent on all sides and so conspic-
uous that she that runs can read?'
This party now needs the moral force that
will be given it byan overwhelming victory
in Ohio in October. This victory, the Re-
publicans of Ashtabula county can contrib
ute in no small degree. The eyes of the
whole State are upon US, and we are expect
ed to do our whole duty. Let every Repub-
lican gird on his armor and go forth to do
his whole duty as becomes a true citizen
who would see the right prevail.
Do not wait for Central Committees or
Township Committees, but let every Repub-
lican resolve himself into a committee of
one and say 81 will be early at the polls
and give vote for the perpetuity of free
government, honest money, and honest
ballots.'
The prospects are cheering. California
and Maine have spoken, and they wheel in
to Republican line. By the dissensions
and divisions in the Democratic folds in
the State of New York, it is now almost
morally certain that the Empire State viii
be Overwhelmingly Republican.
So far we have every thing to cheer us
on, and it only remains for every indiyid-
ual Republican in Ashtabula county and
throughout Ohio to do his whole duty, to
secure such a victory as shall give US the
Governor and the Legislature, and United
States Senator in place of Senator Thur
man. Let all work with will for ends
SC devOutly to be desired.