The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-02-23

W4sursGrox, D. g, Fshy 23.-The Sc
lec1c0ennaittee on southern railroads have
sanhmoned before them Secretary Stanton
ana otA1eswitnesses.
General Sickles is here, on his way to re-
sumo his command in South carolina.
New York, Feb'y 23.-The New York
Herald's City of Mexico correspondent of
| The entire road from Pucbla to the capt..
al is strewn with the debris of the retreating
army. The liberals were prevented from at
lacking by strict orders from Dlaz, bat ap-
pearances indicate that slight ,deAonstra-
ton would have converted the whole march
into one grand ronts l -
The Americas consulate is garrisoned, to
protect American citizens.
Maximillian tells every one that ne does
not consider himself emperor, but only the
chief of a national party. -. IS
The New York Herald's Panama Scorres.
pondent says:
Mr.. Burton, our minister to the Columbia
government still maintains his antagonistic
position.
1t has been decided that the foreign mails
| can cross the Isthmus OF Panama without
| Masauera fayors the annexation &c Ecua-
| dor. This is supposed TO be part off the poll
CIV marked ont for him In Europe.
From South America: 1t is rumored that
another proposition for peace had been made
by France and England, but the cabinet had
not permitted the terms to be made known.
| 1t is, however, intimated again that Proposals
| from the Unitad States would be cordially
received. ss-
The revolution in Mendosa is reported tc
be increasing IN importance, the insurgents
having recently gained decided advantages.
A Peruvian cavalry regiment had revolted
killing some of their officers, as also those Of
an inlantry regiment sent to reduce them tc
subordinatien.
| General Capo,sat the head of 4,OOe men
invaded Maracaibo and, meeting the forces
of President Sutherland,a battle enSued last
ing seven hours, in which Capo was killed
His forces then retired.
| FRssKfo.r, KY, Feby 22.-The- demo
Gratis met Ia convention, to-day, and mad,
the following nominations
4 Governor, John l.. Helm: Lieut.. Cover
nor. John W. Stevenson, ex-member of Con
gress: Attorney General, John Rodman
Auditor. ID. Howard Smith Treasurer Jas
Nv Tate Register. of the land office Jane.
A. Dawson; Superintendent Of Public In
struction, 2. +. Smith.
| New York. Feb'y 23.-The n. Y. Times
special says:
The Judiciary committee viii report o.
the impeachment matter as soon As certain
Witnesses in the south sent for have bee
examined.
The meeting yesterday between Surra
and his sister was extremely affecting. TIL
lsister encouraged her brother to keep a stor
heart, but the conversation was chiefly O
domestic affairs. -.
I The Judiciary committee have not yet G,
, | AHMED him, nor is it likely they will do
until it is known what will be theproceedine
| against him.
u The n. Y. Tribune's Chill corresponds
saws:
1t is reported speedy conclusion of pea'
between Spain and the allied republics
: probable. The internal condition of most
the republics continues to be most deplor
. BILE.
The Peruvian government is charged Wi
!" swindling, and the speedy fall of the Pre-
| dent was predicted.
: The n. Y. Tribuaa's special says:
The cabinet had session on the reco
struction bill yesterday. The Preside
/ | would sign me Dill Dul ior the sectloh ulN
!. ing the states into military districts. /
: other sections are not so objectionable, Il
|. he much preferred the simple Blaine.
LONDON, Feb'y %, noon.-News fro
Spain is of exciting interest, though
!, Spanish government endeavor to keep
public ignorant of events. There is no lc
ger any doubt that serious instruction
impending "a
= Erie 37}.
u 5-20's 73s.
III. Cent. ~.
z LIVERPOOL. noon, Feb'y 23.-Cotton ope
I somewhat frmer, prices advanced trifi
nliddling uplands l3s.
} Breadstuffs very dull.
Corn further declined, sales of mixed w
! ern at BIS Cd.
= Petroleum 10 pence per gallon of eis
pounds.
III CONSUL Dudley has commenced suit
- recover the stoAmer Alexandria.
= Evening-Breadstuffs closed quiet.
California wheat lbs Sd.
Lard declined Sd. closing sos cd.
Bacon, ~ for middles.
Tallow AIS Cd American.