The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-12-18

RsYors.d for a. Dsisy Argue.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II, P.H.-The republican SEN
Ators and members Of congress held caucus in the
hall of Representatives,, this evening, Mr. Ramsay
Of Minnesota. in the chair, and Mr.. Maynard, of
Tennessee, secretary. The only business consider
ed was the reception Of tbs report Of the executive
congressional committee, appointed at the last ses
sion to attend to the management OF the canvass
The report was approved, and the committee was Oh
rected to make assessments on the seats that had
not contributed their quota of the expenses OF the
canvass. The committee authorized to act un-
til another shall DO appointed. NJ a f-
Mr.. Hurlbut, acting comptroller of the currency,
responded to resolution OF the house calling for IN
formation respecting certain national banks which,
it alleged had failed to comply with the proyis
ions of the law requiring reserve OF money he
says: October tst fifty banks were more or less de-
feient in their reserve. They were Immediately no.
tilted, in accordance with law, not to increase their
liabilities by making new loans discounts other
than by discounting purchasing sight bills OF ex-
change make any dividends oftheir profits un-
til the required reserve Of lawful money was re-
stored Special statements, under OATH once n
week, for four nservave weeks, were also demand
ed, and in every case the returns were prompt and
satisfactory. Statements are now made only quar-
tsrlY The acting comptroller recommends that they
be made monthly, exhibiting the condition of the
bank, and he further thinks that the results would
be salutary if the banks of New York, Boston snd
Philadelphia would arrange as to report each
week, through clearing house. such banks as might
be deficient
Senate-Mr. j Johnson presented the credentials of
Hon VIM Jones' san ator elect from Arkansas
on the table.
Mr.. Summer presented a memorial from the Union
Leage of Norfolk, protesting against the policy Of
the accidental President, and asking the appoint
ment of Judge Underwood as territorial governor OF
Virginia Referred.
MIR. Trumbull presented a memorial from tho 10y
al citizens of Louisiana stating that the present po-
itiea powers of that state not loyal republic
can, and asking that they be superseded and ter
rtorial government established.
RICHMOND, Dec. 17.-JHdge Underwood will hold
the United States district court ut Norfolk, tomor
ROW..
ToRoNTo, C. W., Dee lin the matter of the
failure of the Bank of Upper Canada an action has
been entered in the court of ehancery against the
bank, by II. L. Hyne, in behalf of himself and
shareholders for account OF tho money expended
the purchase of stock by the directors of the bank
and asking to hold them personally liable to the
stockholders for the amount thereby spent improper
ly.
New YORK, Dec. 1s.-The Tsmmany society vot-
ed, last night, not to sell Tammany Hall.
A meeting of the workingmen, at Coope-s Insti-
tue, last night, was addressed by R. 7. Raveock of
Detroit Resolutions were adopted in favor of the
| eight hour system.
| MEXICAN ADyIcEs.
| The New York Herald's Mexican correspond ence
says
| Maximillian had a renewed attack of fever The
| ministry confident of his early return to the
| throne.
At alapuia there is great scarcity of prova-
| IONS
| There is rumor in New Orleans that Ortegs has
instituted suit sgainst the United States for false
| imprisonment.
| An anti-American meeting was held at Vera Cruz
the latter part of November. at which agents were
busy circulating reports damaging to the interests
of the United States, in her Interference in Mexican
afsirs. 1t was urged that the United States pro
posed to annex Mexico and the former war between
the two countries quoted to prove the truth OF
~, ~ A.
people were convinced that she came for the pur-
| pose of completing the transfer of Mexico to the
United States.
| BosTos, Dec. lS.-It is stated that Ex-Adutsnt
General Sehonler intends publishing letters that will
connect General Buffers with several proita-
bic speculations. entered into during the with
| which the public not generally acquainted,
| CINCINNATI, Doc. iS.--The fenians held q very
| large and enthusiastic meeting ut Mozart Hall
| last night Addresses We're made by Senators Nor.
| rison and Fitzgerald, aud considerable money was
| collected President Roberts was not present, 81
| expected.