The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-11
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New YoRK, May li.-Stephens, head centre of
the Fenians, who arrived here yesterday. was
met, his arrival, by a committee of tire Of B,''
and by thousands Of lrishmen slo were anxiously
awaiting his arrival. He proceeded from ihe
wharf to the Metropolitan Hotel, followed by the
crowd, where he viii remain for the present.
Mr.. Stephens remained IN his room, conversIng
with the eommittee and receiving the calls of
such friends as he cBose to meet.
In familiar conversation with the reporters of
the press, MIR. Stephens gave a few hints OF the
object OF his mission, and confidently asserted that
the Irish army would fight their soil at
the expiration of the present year. The committee
OF arrangements expect the common council to
give Mr.Stephens reception. There will also be
grand demonstration at Jones's Woods when the
hesd-cenGre Will fully explain the object of his
1t 10 this country.
Mr b. Doran kIlIan has Issued a war bulletin
to the Brotherhood ia which he states that he has
made no report OF his action heretofore because
the public should not know everything connected
with war purposes until the action proposed is de
ieated successful But he proceeds to state
that the enterprise on the eastern borders 10 only
temporarily banked, not defeated. He concludes
by stating that he and Mr.. O'Mahoney are the
best OF terms-uot enemies, as public report has
II.
Mr.. Stephens was serenaded by the 99ih regl-
ment, Col O'Nahoney, which arrived at his hotel
about midnight. Mr.. Stephens made SHIRT ad-
dress, not lasting over 10 minutes. His manner OF
delivery was slow, aud ms voice Inaudibc
to 6e scarcely heard He said he dad be-
long to any party but came here to unite all the
Irish people, and he should let no one be accused
until he was fairly tried and found guilty. Parry
expression had been doing great deal of harm to
the cause, and he addressed the sensible mine ed
ienIans to refrain from such a habit. he said he
came here by Invitation and should KEEP quiet tor
a time. When the committee appointed to
inquire into the matters of the IRISH republic had
made their report, then he would have something
TO say. Alter expressing thanks for the serenade
min den IA mi cd hla
marks by saying that tke people OF Ireland Ia
been prepared for a long time but they had been
disappointed IN not receiving support before this
4 letter from Norfolk says:
J. Gilhngham has been appointed foreman of
the grand jary by Judge Underwood, bat be de-
clined to serve upon any jury.
District Attorney Chandler had received from
Washington an Indictment against DAVIS tor treas
on, as public enemy, which he would put before
the jury.
Mrs JEFF. Davis mad been TO Norfolk to get gro
ceres &C, to keep house at the tort, and the peo
pie had showered upon her presents of all kinds
and sent her the choicest bouquets.
The N Y. Herald's special says:
Contradictory reports have been circulation for
some weeks past concerning the collectorshIp OF
the port of Caicago. We are finally able 10 an
nounce that Waiter b. Sates' name viii be sem. to
the senate, tomorrow, for confirmation, and that
Brig. Gen. Mann will be appointed collector of in
| ternsl revenue Tor the Chicago district.
says:
| It's stated that the senate has postponed the
consideration OF the nomination of Gen. s +. Corey
as collector tor the second district of Ohio upon
| the reques, of many leading chants of Cncin-
nat, no wish 10 be heard the su beet before fl
| nal action is taken.
MIR Seward sent his prot est, which has been
| published, against Austria's sending troops TO
Mexico. At the same time he wrote to
minister saying that If troops had already started
nothing could be done there, but If none had al
| ready gone he (Motley) was instructed to with
draw In case any troops should depart after his
protest had been presented, and before the reply
and our response should have beenireceved.
| WAsHINGroN, May l0.-The constitutional
| amendments reported by the reconstrction com
mittee have passed-yeas, 1928; nays, Stall
elected as Union voting yea, except Latham, Phil
| lips, Rousseau, Smlsh and Whaley. FF.
BALTIMORE, May lI.-Yesierdsy Jefferson Da-
Wis vas indicted for treason by the grand jury Of
the u S. district court, now in session at Norfolk
and the trial of the prisoner viii take place, it is
supped, in June.