The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-01-29
VETO OF THE COLORADO BILL.
NteVens's Reconstruction Bill In
A Bad Way.
INDIAN COUNCIL In WASHINGTON.
Democratic Victory in Wheeling.
Raid on Fashionable Frafl People
In Chicago. 18
ETC OF THE COLORADO BILL.
INDIAN COUNCIL In WASHINGTON.
Democratic Victory i'm Wheeling


objections, the bill for the admission of Col.
orado. He vetoes the bill on the ground that
the population is only $4,000 as appears by
the census, and which is less than that Of any
other state which has heretofore asked to bead
mitted; also on the grounds of evident incon-
gruity Of legislation of the territory and that
of congress on the subject of the third Sec
ton, namely, the conditions precedent of ad
mission, allowing voters regardless of color
or distinction, and as to- the legislatures pro-
posed carrying out of the provisions of the
bill, the terms of half of the members of the
territorial legislature having expired on the
Sd of last month. The President asks that
the question be submitted 10 the decision of
the people, but SAYS that within the so DAYS
specified it will be impossible to reach them
owing 10 certain distractions to travel. and
says state applying for admission should
have a population of at least the ratio of fed
eral representation. These are the principal
reasons for the veto. The Nebraska veto
viii be sent in tomorrow.
HoUsToN, Texas, Jan.2S.-Gen. Johnston's
remains have arrived All the buildings are
duaped in mourning. Thousands of people
met the body at the depot and escorted it to
the Female Seminary where It will remain in
state until Monday, when ii will be taken 10
Austin for interment. ...
WHEELING, WA, Jan'y PLAT the mu
nicipial elecli IN yesterday the democratic
ticket, with the exception of treasurer, was
elected.
NEW YORK, Jan'y 29.-The NY. Tmes's
Washington special SAYS:
Delegations from two-thirds of the Indian
tribes in the west are now in Washington.
invited there by Commissioner Bogv. to agree
upon treaties.
The Ny. Herald,s special regards the ac-
ton in the house yesterday on the Stevens
reconstruction bin, referring it to the john
committee, as fatal TO it.
CINCINNATI, Jan'y 29.-In the Spellman
divorce case the court decided Yesterday that
Mrs. Spellman had been guilty of criminal
connection with DR.. Tomlinson but decreed
her an allowance of $500 per month from her
divorced husband.
By the failure of Noah Wilson & Co.'S
banking house, of New York, David Gibson
4 Co.. of this CITY. lost, it issaid. $l30,000
CHICAGO, Jan'v 29.--Another grand raid
on the fashionable fancy circles was made
last evening. 4 house on Fourth Avenue
proved the sufferers, on this occasion. The
inmates of establishments, with hair stream
ing in the breeze, Ia whirl wind, solemnly
the hours of 10 and IL O'Clock, each escorted
by an attentive policeman. Preparations for
the affair had been made on the grandest
scale and complete success crowned the eff
forts of those in charge.
The grain warehouse question is still the
chief topic of interest in commercial circles.
The general opinion is that the bill requir-
ing railroads TO ship TO any elevator which
the consigner shall designate will be pass
ed.
The number of persons now confined In
Chicago Rridewell is one hundred and forty
two EfsysG~- -~l,..r-. i'ari.
the winter mouths the inmates are not re-
quired to perform much work in the open
yards which surround the institution, bnt are
allowed to lounge about and amuse them
selves as best they may. This will not be sc
when the new Bridewell is built, as it is pro-
posed TO construct the new institution on the
plan of the penitentiary at Joliet, with work
shops and enclosed places for stone pound
ing.
Two unimportant fires occurred here last
| night.
QUIScY, ILL.,, Jan'y ga pure African
| named Geo. Bert, porter at the fremont
House, eloped with a white waiter girl, q
| few nights since. The girl was employed al
She was quite modest in appearance, but
had been somewhat indiscreet in her assoeia
| tons. The couple are said to have been
| married be fore leaving the city They tool
| the train for Champaign.
CHICAGO, Jsn y pa petition is being
| circulated among the members of the cham
Der of commerce, the object of which is tc
| preserve the national bank currency from be
| ing called, in accordance with Mr.. Randall
| bib, on canditioA of sub banks continuing in
| business, provided they surrender their right
| and title to the interest accruing on the
| $500 ,080, 200 of United States bonds deposit
| ed bythem with the comptroller at ashing
| ton. s---.
CINCINNATI, PM, Jan. 2e.-Flour and
1 grain unchanged and steady.
Cotton frmer, holders asking 81 but
| little offering.
], Whisky dull at 2, Is in bond.
| Hogs hrm, but quiet, I ,4o(o 7,75; receipts
| 5000. 49,. - s
! 2 Provisions firm but unchanged.
Mess Pork 20,25(G2O,50,
Bulk meats quiet, but hold firmly at 73(d
4 "a for shoulder and sides hams III loose
IL packed :
l. Lard III, but little doing. I"
/ Clear bacon sides in demand ut Il pack
bed. as..
Shoulders are dull, and can be bought al
4 feas r 7-1.lsf
Groceries firm, unchanged
Butter / cent higher. .s~-
Eggs advanced to 36, and scarce.
= .Ihe river has risen four inches. There
are thirteen feet four inches in the channel
Weather clear in in part. Mercury 200.
| FRANKFORT, Ky Jan. PA. fusion o.
the radicals and conservatives has beer
agreed upon which will result in the election
of Lieut. Gov Jacobs or Gen. Rosseau.
1 ST. Paul, JAN 29.-J. 6. Ward formerly
connected with the pioneer and the best known
man in the city is now in jail for attempting
to1kll his wife in fit of deierium tremens
I Aieity auctioneer was shot yesterday BY
| one Litehfeld. The, latter was Jealous of the
1 formsr for attentions 10 his wife. The
wouldbe murderer is in jail :
Mercury was % degrees below zero at day
i light, the coolest morning of the season.
| WATERBURY,, Conn. Jan. 29.-Lewis's
| WOODEN and satinet mill in Nongatack was
burned last night. Loss $4,000, partly in
I sured &s@l
/ FoRT LARAMIE, yJan'y 26.-Lieut. Ames
| with 80 soldiers, from Fl. Sedgwick, overlook
the Indians ON the 2ad inst. and recaptured
Code and Donaldson's cattle ON Pole Creek
The Indians were going southwest and were
certainly Cheyennes. who were all reckoaeo
as at peace. The lieutenant and his com
fades were badly frozen. 6 4