The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-20
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.
New York, May 20.-The N. Y. Herald.


new York, May 20.-The N. Y Herald's
Montgomery. Ala, special says:
Judge Kelly addressed large crowd (com-,
posed about equally OF whites and blacks
there ON Saturday, his remarks being con-
fined almost exclusively to the contrast be-
tween the two sections in favor of the north,
from which he inferred that the institution
of slavery and the prejudices of the southern
whites had been the incubus upon the south
ern section. He was listened to attentively
and frequently cheered.
The opening services were performed at
st. Patricks cathedral yesterday, on the oc-
casion of the first celebration of high mass
in it since its rebuilding. Archbishop Nc
Closky made the address, in which he referr-
ed to the condition of the temporal affairs of
the Pope, for whom collection was taken
up. --- a.. .-..---- -
JEFF. Davis remains a guest of Mr.. Chas
O'Connor, at Washington Heights
The N. Y. Heralds Troy special says:
1t is thought the Pope will order the con-
secration of Rev. DR.. Peter Haverman to the
epscopacy of the See of Erie, made va
cant by the death of the late Bishop Young.
The erection of Syracuse into catholic
See has been recommended by the Pope.
The n. Y. Times special says:
| 1t has transpired in the impeachment in
| vestigation that in the examination of
Adams express agents regarding the trans
| mission of pardons to the south, testimony
was ELECTED showing that they were sent
marked $500, C. o. D., but that the Presi-
dent was not directly implicated. There is
no doubt that pardoDs were sent in this man.
ner. Though it does not necessarily reflect
on Mr.. johnson, the fact cannot be dis
proved.
Hon. Geo. Bancroft has notified the state
| department that he accepts the mission to
| Prussia
The n. Y. Herald's special says:
Though Surratt's trial is set down for
! Monday week, there is reason to think the
prosecution will not then be ready.
| Last evening party of Pennsylvania ca
| pitalists, numbering about 20, arrived in
| Richmond on prospecting tour through the
state. 1t is said they represent some S40,-
100000 of capital, and that the resources of
| Virginia in the shape of coal and tobacco
| will receive new impetus from their visit.
| CHICAGO, May Pa special to the Jour
nal from Cairo, Doth says:
| Barnard Qbnn, city jailer, was run over
by the cars and crushed to death on Satur-
| day last. The terrible accident occurred in
the following manner: As the passenger
train neared the outskirts of the city the I'M
fortunate man, with others, was standing On
the platform of the forward car. When the
the conductor came around for the fare, Mr..
| Quinn him a bill and received the necessary
| change, which fell from his hand. In an
effort to recover it he lost his balance and,
with the hope of saving himself, sprang from
the platform, but lighting on ridge of dirt
was thrown back and caught under the
wheels. Three passenger cars passed over
him killing him instantly.
Three men, names not learned, were kill
ed at Point Pleasant on the 18th. On at
tempting to arrest man civil officer shot
him the friends of the deceased, in turn,
shot and killed the officer and friend.