The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-12-21
Negotiations to be Trans.
ferred to Washington.
The Fenians and Cuba
The Spanish Gunboats Pursued
TRAIN SHUT OUT IN THE COLD.
AsIlLEY'S APPOINTMENTS FAIL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 The Presiden
wishes the fact made public that he has ten
dered e1'Secretary Stanton the seat on tn,
{ Supreme Bench made vacant by the resig
nation of Judge Grier, and that he hss ac
cepted the nomination. It is stated that al
Republican Senators with but few excep
tons, and many Republican members of the
House, signed strong request for Stanton
appointment.
1t has leaked out that there was much op
position manifested in the executive session
OF the Senate to the confirmation of many
of the appointments for Circuit Judgeships,
and it is believed some of them at least. will
not be confirmed
1t is also believed rather doubtful that
Hoars appointment will be confirmed.
| The Supreme Court has taken a recess
I'LL January 10th.
The Committee on Reconstruction TODAY
heard speeches from Gov. Bullock and
lift of Georgia relating to political affairs
in that State.
New York, Dec. 20 The members of
| the New York bar have petitioned Congress
for an increase of the salaries of Judges of
the Supreme Court
A special dispatch says Mr.. Motley has
actually proposed the transfer of the h!sba.
ma claims negotiations to Washington, and
that the proposition has been accepted by
Great Britain. Mr. Motley bas proposed to
include the question OF the neutrality of the
seas also in the subject of the negotiations,
and the British government has accepted
that also No time has been fixed for re-
opening negotiations.
A rumor is abroad that the recent active
transfer Of Fenian arms and men from this
city southwest, was with an ultimate refer
ence to Cuba. New Orleans. Kew West and
Mobile are to be made the base of operations.
Some of the leaders of the Brotherhood are
Known to be at present in the South.
Mr.. George Abbott, the leader of nm ex
petition whose elm IS 70 destroy or disable
the Spanish Runboats, sailed last night in
pursuit Of them.
1t is reported that some of the fremen
and engineers on the Spanish gunboats are
in the Cuban interests, and will make an
effort TO destroy the vessels after they have
left American waters.
George Fran us Train found the doors of
Cooper Institute closed in his face last eve.
ming by order of the Board of Trustees and |
his expected lecture therefore did not come |
off He demands twenty five hundred dol
lars damages
MEMPHIS, Dec. pa shock of an earth
quake was felt here at o'clock this !
morning, the vibrations lasting several
seconds
The report telegraphed west from Wash
ington in reference to the impeachment of
Judge Triag, of the L. s. District Court of
Tennessee, has caused great surprise among
all classes and parties. He is universally
admired by members Of the bar and all
citizens irrespective of party.
VIRGINIA, Montana, Dec. 20.--The Legis-
ative Council, unanimously Democratic, to-
lay rejected Gov. Ashley's appointees for
Territorial Auditor, Treasurer and Superin-
.endent of Public Instruction, who are
Republicans.
ROME, Italy, Dec 20.--The Pope yes:er-
lay received deputaton, consisting of o1t
natives Of France, and delivered an address
o them in French He explained that the
ecurrence of Christmas should teach all
nen lesson of humility, which God had
,iven to the world on that day. Pride. said I
be Holy Father, was the enemy of mankind
md the author of revelation. At the conclu.
ion of his address, the Pope, in voice ,
oftened by emotion, gave his Benediction.
lis visitors were greatly moved, and at the
Of the ceremony, broke forth in .
'rolonged and enthusiastic cicds.