The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-26
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Reported for tAs Daily ArguS.

New YoRK, Oct. 26.-The \. Y. Heralds Toronto
special says:
In the case of Lynch, the convicted fenian the
judge said he should have time to appeal to higher
courts.
The New York Heralds Washington specia
says:
Miss Fannie Seward, daughter of the secretary Of
state Is seriously Ill at the residence of her father
This morning it was feared she would not recover
but her physicians report her condition this evening
somewhat improved Physicians have been sent
for to Auburn, \. Y, and Philadelphia. Owing to
Miss Stewards illness the secretary remained but a
short time to-day, at his duties in the state depart
ment.
The New York Tribune's Wheeling, West Va
special says
Returns from the West Virginia election thus
far received, show gains the vote for the con-
stitutonal amendment last May, which was carried
by 1000
Hubbard is undoubtedly reelected to congress by
a large majority.
This county is doubtful, but returns show union
gains.
Boerman is certainly elected governor.
New Haven dispatch says
The officers of the French Frigate Leeth were
handsomely entertained by the city authorities yes
terday.
Memphis special to the n. y World of vester-
day says there had been heavy white frost throu
cut that whole region. The damage could not then
be estimated, but is very great
The New York Timess Washington special still
insists that his statements concerning the Mexican
affairs correct, those of the Washin gton Repub-
hcan, to the contrary notwithstanding. He also
says MIR. Campbell will leave for Mexico ms soon az
MS instructions are completed.
The New York Illness Washington special
says
Gen.Sherman arrived in this city this evening an d
Is the guest of Gen. Grant. This evening General
Grant, Gen. Sherman, Senior Romero, Mexican min
lster and Paymaster General Brse formed a party
IN private box at the National Theatre Consid-
cradle significance was attached to the composition
OF the party. Gen. Sherman's arrival is in conse-
quence OF the request sent some days since by the
president with reference to the prospective change in
the war department and is eonfirmatory of INV pre-
yi0us dispteh on that subject
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 25.-Mathew Gibson. whom
the citizens charged with numbering Sergent Huck,
fthe 9th L. S. cavalry in Park county Texas, has
been arrested by the civil authorities and held for
trial under bonds he was afterwards arrested by
the military order from Gen. Hentzeman. He was
then brought before district Judge Goode, who de-
cided that the military had Jurisdiction of hi,
ofehse, he being citizen.
ANNAPOLIS, d., Oct. 26.-The investigation o
the charges of official misconduct against the Balti-
more police commissioners commenced at IL o'clock
this morning. A large number of witnesses were
present. The counsel the commissioners appeared
and announced that they came to participate in the
cross-examination of witnesses, but did not with
draw the plea against the jurisdiction of the
or.
Mr.. Scheley for the petitioners objected tc
the commss toner's counsel participating in the
investigation unless they withdraw their ples
against the jurisdiction of the governor. Coun
sc, T are now arguing that point.
AVhoNTo, Z. W. Oct. 26-It is rumored that
o. a''eihpt viii be made to rescue Col. Lynch
No was Yesterday sentenced to be hanged.