The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-05
By Telegraph.
REPoRrrp ron rHs DALI ARGUS,


New Y oRk, May 5.-The N. Y. Herald.
Washin gton dispatch states that Senator
Fessenden has prepared an opinion that
there are no grounds shown in the evidence
or argument justifying the conviction Of the
President.
Mr.. Morrill, offered Fessenden an adverse
opinion but failed to convince Fessenden.
Several other republican senators are re-
ported 70 have followed Fessenden's exam
pie.
IL is now stated that new party, headed
by Chase, for the presidency, against Gen.
Grant, will be, formed by Fessendeu, Hen.
derson, Trumbull and other moderate repub-
licans. ASA
MONMOUTH, Ill. May 4.-The village of
Ionia, in the northwestern portion of this
county, was, Yesterday evening, visited with
one Of the most terrific storms ever witnessed
in this section of the country. The entire
northern portion Of the village was destroyed,
some sixteen houses beside the school
house and the only two churches which the
town contained. A large proportion of the
citizens were gathered in the church of the
New Advent, which was carried from its
foundations and crushed to pieces.
Thirty five to forty persons were
wounded many of them fatally
The killed, so far as reported, are Harrison
Wilson, son of Mortimer Page, George
Veun, and Mrs Wood The distance from
| the scene renders the names of the wounded
| unattainable. The escape of any from the
church was miraculous. The funnel shaped
cloud first struck the earth about a mile and
| a half from the village. Its track was about
| thrse-tourths of mile in width. II passed
some three miles northeast of this place, de-
| stroying three farm houses on its course, be-
| fore il rose again in the air. Fa
WoRcEsrER, Mass, May 5,-The Fenian
convention here last evening was largely at
tended. Several regiments offered their
| services, and $4,000 were subscribed for
expenses. An address to the fenians of the
| states was adopted, stating that Ireland will
| have to be rescued by force of arms, and
resolutions We're adopted, repudiating
assassination as cowardly, and denouncing
| the murder of MCGEE.
BosToN, May 4.-The biennial eonven.
| ton of German turner's commenced to-day,
about 500 delegates being present. The
report of the central committee shows the
whole number of associations in the country,
including the Pacific coast, is $50, with
| $4,000 members.
young woman named Mary McClary,
living at South Boston, attempted 10 murder
her seducer, named Geo. 0'Donovan, with a
pistol, on the steps of the Old South Church,
last evening. He was but slightly injured.
She was arrested.
LONDON, MAY 4.-Evening The Herald
special says: Her Majesty has refused to
accept Disraeli's resignation. which fact he
communicated to his colleagues. The dis
senting members then agreed to remain,
| anH hn n,croa1, ~~hspat stSn
Parliament will be dissolved in autumn and
a general election held, when the new re-
form bill comes into oueration.
| CHICAGO. MAY 5.-A Washington special
states that Gen. \. g. Lawrence, minister OF
the United States at Costa Rica, and Baron
| Won Ruskerlow, first secretary of the Prus-
sian legation at Washington, fought a duel
Monday morning, four miles from Balti
more. One shot was exchanged when the
affair was amicably adjusted. Neither was
hurt. The challenge was given by the Gen
eral, the Baron having made a remark
which the General considered insulting to
his wife. So the story is.
| WASHINGTON, May 5.-The house, yes
terday, upon its return from the senate, took
under consideration the Donnelly-W ashburne
difficulty.
Mr.. Window, of Minnesota, offered a
resolution providing for select committee
of seven TO investigate the matter.
Mr.. Donuelly took occasion to apologize
for the offensive language he had used on
Saturday, and retracted some portions of his
remarks.
Mr.. Washburne also apologized to the
house, but made no retraction.
After length debate, Mr.. WINDOWS res
olutiOn was adopted and the speaker will sp
point the committee called for to-day.
just before adjournment Mr.. Donnelly
ironically proposed that the house initiate
the example of the secretary of war ant
Gen. Thomas and 60 out and take drink
| 1t is expected that the new tax bill viii
be laid before the house next week.
CHICAGO, May 5.-The opening base bal
match of the season in this city will be
played on Saturday, between the Eurek'
club and the Excelsiors.
: The common council last evening reelec
ted the Chicago Republican corporation
newspaper.
LIVERPOOL, May 5.-Corn advanced q
SO. Wheat declined to l6 for California /.
for Milwaukee. Oats 4. Lard strongly ad
vancing to 20. Pork advanced Other
unchanged.