The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-08

pardons from the president. They do this
IN accordance with instructions from the
district supreme court.
CREsrISE, Ohio, Feb. "a we'll known
hotel runner, named Harvey Bartholomew,
attempted to commit suicide last night at
the fremont House, by swallowing laudanum.
He parted from his wife some time since,
which is probably the cause Of the rash act.
NEW YORK, Feb. s.--Ihe Herald argues
that from events transpiring in Cuba the
policy OF American entervention is impera.
lively forced upon the incoming administra
ton. Spain should be impressed with the
conviction that she will not be permitted to
desIoy al American community because il
refuses to be governed by her Anticipated
notions Of public policy. In adopting this
course Gen. Grant has the opportunity to
lay the corner stone OF the coming great
American party in our national politics, on
foundations rs broad aud secure as were
those laid by Jefferson aud jackson. The
tone aud temper Of the people, says the
Herald, requires such party organization,
which 3ha,. guore old party lines and be
free from ola party coruptions, The cir.
cums,anccs Of our public affairs, both do
nestle and foreign, are favorable to it.
Gen. Grant himself has the power necessary
for It's successful accomplishment. The first
step is involved in the Cuba investigation,
aud Gen. Grant should be prepared to give
it M early aud prompt recognition.
II appears that the street money so largely
used in Wall street, without paying tax, be.
Tonga 10 the corporation Of Trinity church,
whose annual revenues are about $500, 600.
It further appears that every dollar Of this
fund, except the comparatively small sum
set apart for the expenses of the parish
churches, is in active use. This enormous
capital is shielded from tax,as church funds,
aud is again shielded by the brokers, as Dor
rowed money. Assessor Webster proposes
to collect from the brokers about $3,00O,0 600
tax due on operations like this,au of which
this is the chief The Sun rays the brokers
are secretly endeayoring TO have Assessor
Webster removed.
During the investigation, on Saturday, it
is learned that n large banking firm on Wall
street, which has branch houses in ST. Louis
and Philadelphia, have been usinga specific
capital Of 100000 in its business without
making any return or paying any tax there.
CHICAGO, Feb. S.-A disgraceful row or
discussion with sticks occurred yesterday
in Klgubbin, among number of the
squauers, which resulted in the death Of an
old woman acyeuty years Of age and several
broken heads among the male portion Of the
riOters.
The Worrel sisters commence an engage.
men, At Ne Vicker's tonight in THE field
uE the cloth Of gold"
At the opera house the maenercihor give
y magnificent masquerade tonight. Among
the arrivals at the Sherman House
on Saturday night was the admiral John
Choristmess, Of the Danish Navy.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-A delegation Of
North Carolina Cherokees are here protesting
against the confirmation of treaty now
pending unless it is SO amended as to secure
the eastern Cherokees their equitable show
in the proceeds of land sold. They will be
heard by the committee on Indian affairs at
its next meeting.
The senate military committee to-day,
agreed to report against the confirmation On
buchanan and Gillem, United States briga.
der generals.
The Pacific railroad committee reported
adversely on a dozen Pacific railroad bills
The committee meets this evening to hear
Gen. Fremont in behalf of his 32d parallel
route, which was left out Of the omnibus
bill.
Senator Wilson, on behalf Of the minority
of the committee, has submitted reports
protesting against the whole system of grant.
ing government aid to railroads at the pres
ent time.