The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-08
By Telegraph.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY ARGUS.
CHICAGO, April s.-The Chicago I

bune special from Springfield III eth:
The democrats elected their township
ticket yesterday by about the same majority
as last year. Chatom township had re-
publican mojority of % Ball township re-
peblican IL; Woodside township democratic
IS.
The Jacksonville election Monday re-
suited in the election of the Republican ticket
by majorities ranging from 246 to 20S,
with the exception of city clerk and one al
derman which are elected by the democrats.
SANDUsKY, Ohio April S.-A fire broke
out last evening in a small wooden building
adjoining the extensive lumber yard of X.
B. Hubbard & Co., on Willow street. A
strong wind was blowing at the time, and
the fire soon communicated to the lumber,
the greater part of which was consumed,
with ten TO twelve dwelling houses and barns
adjoining it. The principal losers are R. B.
Hubbard & Co., $4,000 on lumber, nearly
covered BY insurance. The loss of various
parties on buildings 100000. Small in
surance. The total loss, will not fall short
of SIS, 900.
New YORK, April s.-The New York
Times Richmond special says:
1t is rumored that Gen. Schofeld will re.
move Mayor Mayo and other officials.
NEW York, April S.-The \. \. Worlds
Montreal special says: The feeling here is
almost universal that the assassination of
Mr.. McGee must be charged upon the fen
ian emissaries, who are supposed to be the
precursors of another gigantic raid. There
is great feeling of uncertainty existing.
No one knows whose turn will come next
Murder is the subject of conversation every
where, and many alterations have taken
place between prominent supporters of Nc
Gee and those of the Irish population op-
posed to his course.
New York, April s.-Butler's American
theatre was burned last night. The actors
lose $4,000. The loss or the building and
other property amounts TO 100000.
HARTFoRD, Conn, April S.-Complete
returns from every county in the state re-
ceived at the Courant office gives English
1871 majority. The majority for English
last year was 9S7.
New York, April -Midnight-The
n. \. Worlds Ottawa special says:
The assassination of Hon. Thomas Darcy
Niece has thrown this city in the greatest
gloom. There is no clue TO the assassin.
Flags are halfmasted, and the event is free
! ly discussed in all quarters. Parliament, 1t
is believed, will pass resolutions TO morrow,
| denouncing the murder and protfering sym
| pathy to the beresved widow. All day long
| parliament was thronged with people to get
information in regard to the crime. Hon.
Messrs. Gait, Mr. Speaker Cockburne, Hon
Mr.. Dorian and others. members of the gov
| eminent, and colleagues of the deceased,
paid visit to the bereaved widow who is
almost insane with grief The different vol
unteer corps met tonight, and tie creates,
| excitement prevailed, as il was believed BY
| 10. anntlor -
commence. The murder has created an in.
tense feeling against fenianism, although it
| is not known whether he was assassiuated
by the Irishmen or not. At a meeting OF
the St. Georges society tonight, it was re.
solved to attend the funeral, which promises
to be a most imposing demonstration.
ST. LOUIS, April S.-The democratic OK
ct was elected here yesterday. The demo
| Gratis have out of ten couneilmen.
OTTAWA, April S.-Two men named Whe
Ian and Doyle were arrested last night on
suspicion of being concerned in the murder
of Darcy McGee. The suspicion against
them is very strong.
The body of Darcy McGee was this morn.
ing conveyed to the catholic cathedral, where
| the funeral services were performed, after
| which his remains were sent By q special
train to Montreal, attended by the members
of the cabinet and other distinguished men
as pail bearers. The family of MCGEE will
be amply provided for by the government
Scecial dispatches from the different provin.
ees represent the public feeling as being OF
the deepest regret and indignation at the
murder.
! CHICAGO, April s.-The Chicago Journals
Washington special says the house was in
session about Is minutes to-day. Mr.. Rob
inson of New York, offered resolution to
the effect that the impeachment proceedings
be Withdrawn, and the managers appointed
by the house to prosecute such proceedings
be recalled. The speaker decided it out Of
order.
A motion by E. B. Washburne to adjourn
until 10 morrow carried wothout division.
Gen. Sherman was on the floor Of the sen.
ate TO day.
The impeachment trial will be resumed
tomorrow. The counsel for the senate are
ready to open their case. Mr.. Curtis will
make the opening argument in the Presi
dent favor.
PEORIA, ILL.,; April s.-Bratheren, repub
licau, was elected mayor, by eight majority
Official vote not in.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, April s.-John F. Ira
cy president, and Ebenezer Cook, secretary
of the Chicago, Rock Island Pacific K. r
Co., were arrested by the U. S. Marshal, at
their room here this morning at $50, upon
a writ from the United States circuit court,
for violating an injunction issued from said