The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-27
By Telegraph
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.

NasHvTLLE, TENNESSEE. March 27.--Gov.
Brownlow publishes strong proclamation
in the Knoxville Wing against kulkluk Khan
and calling upon loyal men to organize for
its determination. 3
ST.. Paul, March 2r.--The ice moved out
of the river in front of this city yesterday.
Boats will be able TO run to the head of Lake
Pepin in a day or two.
NEw York, March 27.--Further adyiees
by special dispatch to- the N. Y. Herald
frem Masealton, state that the revolutionists
are now holding their places. Gov Rub is
hemmed in, with his head quarters in the
mountains, at aGapala, with one thousand
men.
COUNCIL BLuFss, Iowa, March 26.-The
Union Pacific railroad board of directors
made the location of the Council Bluff Un-
ion Pacific railroad bridge across the Mis-.
souri, river at Trains Table, yesterday. The
action is final Council Bluff secures the
passenger and freight transfers and depot
buildings within her corporate limits. The
citizens are Iubiiant over the event
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 27.-Nathan-
iel S. johnson, of South Deerfeld, Mass
had his pocket picked of $4l 200, in the
depot, in this city. yesterday.
OMAHA, Marck 2S.-The directors of the
Union Pacific R. R., yesterday, made final
location of the permanent bridge across the
Missouri river at Trainville, in the south
part of the city. There was great enthusi-
asm here, with bonfres and music.
Sioux, CRY, March Pa severe snow
storm occurred here last night. Nine inch
es on level this morning
MILWAUKEE, March 27.-The republican
city convention yesterday, nominated John
Plankerton for mayor.
WASHINGTON, March 27.-The secretary
OF state sent to the house, yesterday, a
| report of Elliott c. Cowan, our commissioner
| to the Paris exposition, on the subject of silk
| and silk manufactures, which says: 1t is as
easy for the United States as il is for En-
gland to Immediately supply herself with
| raw silk. On reaching New York, by way
of California, it could be distributed not
only among our manufactures, but portions,
doubtless, would be distributed IN foreign
countries. More especially may America be
encouraged to prosecute this industry, in
view of the exemption of our continent from
! the malignity among silk worms now pre-
vailing in Europe. E
No action has vet been taken on the nom
| nation of Col. Burnside as second auditor
| of the treasury. 1t is understood that the
| movement for his appointment originated
| among the western friends of Burnside.
Ex-senator Foster has been urged by his
friends 10 accept the appointment of one Of
the Judges of the court Of claims, to supply
vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Wiinot, and they say that he has consented
to do so.
| HAVANA, March 26.-The Herald's special
| cd frp,,o NayinN ta.e tho. tho asft rno
| ted revenues are twelve millions expendi-
lures; twenty million left for the next year.
The legislature of Vera Cruz has repealed
the poll tax.
The company who are TO build the tele-
! graph between Calins and Monseoville are
waiting for material from California.
OTTowA, Canada. 27.-In the house yes
terday the government announced their in
tention TO soon introduce n bill making
American silver legal tender at rates "a be
deternincd in council. 1t is said the gov
ernm erst win repeal the duties on corn, -four
etc. as a concession TO New Brunswick and
Nova Scotia. 80 se
Among other papers laid before the house
regarding the case of Rev. McMahan and
other fenian prisoners, is letter dated Jan
uary IL to Lord. Monck, from Duke Buck
ingham IN which the latter says: Her Maj
isty's governments would not be justified in
mitigating the sentences.
| WAsKINGToE, March 2T.-Senate- Chan
der called up the bill to regulate the coast
| ing trade ON the northern, northwestern and
northeastern frontier of the United States,
for which he offered an elaborate substitute.
Chandler explained that a vessel clearing at
Buffalo is now obliged to take out mani
fest Mt every port at which she touches.
This bill authorized the Captain to state in
the original manifest what her cargo is and
twhere to be delivered, without -reqaiing
him 70 take out any other until she
should ~ reach her destination.
Fees otherwise but slightly changed. 1.-THE
suggestion of Mr. Fessenden the bill was
laid over, Chandler giving notice that he
would call it up, tomorrow. The bill sup
Elementary to the notional currency act, was
takenpp.. Mr.. Oatteil spoke in lis support.
= House--Considered private business dur.
ing morning hour.
In the supreme court Mr.. Black asked that
argument on the preliminary injunction for
the bill in the case of the State Ca. asains,
Gen. Grant and others be heard The court
declined, the process having not yet been
served ON counsel for military authorities
and Gen Grant. .,s.......st
ST. LOWS, March 27.-The banking house
of Hale & Price, at Junction City, KS, was
robbed yesterday of $4,000, deposited the
evening before, by p. lRawle. No clue to
the robbers. -.
| LIVERPOOL, March 27.-American bread-
| stufs frmer, Flour 31a3. California
wheat II; red q; western 14a3 Corn A.
az. Others unchanged.
LONDON, March 27.-A strike occurred among
| the operatives in the coal mines, Charleroi,
| Belgium District assembled in body and
| became rioteons. The troops were COMPEL
ed to fire to disperse them and many were
killed and wounded. It appears that the
man arrested at Stafford was not Deasey
though closely resembling him. The au.
thorities are satisfied that he is in the United
| States. as
| MANCHESTER, March 2T.--The fenians
| Thompson and Mnlleady were convicted OF
| murder of Policeman Belt and we're sen
fenced to Imprisonment and hard labor for
life. .3tl f- a,s{.5 G11 -
FLORENCE, March 27.--The government
is endeavoring to suppress brigandage--
large body of troops under Gen. Paltavo-
cini to commence operations Immediately IN