The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-15
Successful Opposition Of the
Democratic Members.
PGHS ecu OH of
ChI'iSLianS in
China.
EMBEZZLIEG CASE IN NEW YORK
CITY.
General Criminal Intelligence.

| NAshlNblbNt ApEt lb.--Au important
matter was under discussion by the cabinet,
to-day, that is likely, if the oHcial facts
| confirm present information, to place this
government in a warlike position regarding
Cuban matters. 1t appears that, on Friday
last an American brig, the Lizzie Major,
was stopped on the high seas, and two Of her
Passengers taken away by Spanish man
| ofwar. II the facts regarding this case are
| fully confirmed, the President will demand
an instant surrender of the abducted men,
and an humble apology for the same from
the Spanish government. The rule that
was applied TO this government in the SlI-
deltMasOn case, will be- vigorously enforced
with regard to Spain Beside this one, there
aro other Outrages on the American flag
committed by Gen. Dulce, in command IN
Cuba, which are undergoing investigation
by the government.
JACKSONVILLE, HIS, April l3.-ln the
case of Patrick lacy, indicted for rape, a
trial was, this afternoon, commenced, and
number of witnesses examined. The case
will be, on tomorrow, submitted to the jury:
The only defense is that the prosecutrlK
consented. Nessrs. Brown and Epley rep
resent the prosecution, and Mr.. Morrison
the defense.
LOUISVILLE, April l3.-N Councillor,
Ind, few days since, a serious ahray took
place between merchant named Duuburry
and a stranger, wherein Dunburry was
stabbed and instantly killed, and the strau
ger received wounds from which he died
shortly SfterSard. Several parties standing
by attempted to interfere, and three of them
received very serious wounds.
Quincy, Ills April l3.--The preliminary
trial Of Byron Leach, Montgomery Leach,
and Washington EnIow, charged with the
murder of Andrew Price. commenced to.
day. There is great interest manifested,
and the best lawyers in the city are employed
on both sides. 1t will probably take four
days to conclude the examination. From
the evidence thus far adduced the murder
seems 10 have been premeditated.
CoNCoRp, April l3.-John L. Larkin,
known as the Suncook eloper, WAS arrested
in Chicago in February, WAS, to day, con.
victed Of being accessory to a theft Of $3lj, !
and sentenced to five years in the state
prison.
FoRr WAYNE, ISD,, April l4.--Near For
est, o., this morning, the body Of negro
named Williams was found on the track Of
the Pittsburgh Railroad, in mutilAted con
dition. Williams WAS supposed TO be worth
considerable money, and it was supposed he
vas murdered for it and his body placed on
the track. where j. would be run over, aud
cover the cri ne. He WAS last seen leaving
Forest yesterday evening in state OF intoX
icAtion.
New YonK, April ll.-Fred. Walloth,
who is now in the Ludlow street jail Is
charged by the Board Of Trustees of the ,
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Of
Gustayus Adolphus, in this city, Of which .
he is Treasurer, with embe2zIing ~ 900 Of
q sum forwarded to the church by churches !
in Sweden as present.
MADISON, WIS, April li.-Horace Rub |
lee, appointed Minister to Switzerland, is |
the editor of the State journal, Of this city. |
PIPAN, Wis, April ia ire here this
morning destroyed about II buildings, bus.
mess houses and dwellings; sweeping the
entire east side of the square,inyolying loss !
of fifty thousand dollars.
INUiASArolIS, April l3.-An attempt was |
made in the senate, to-day, to violate the |
agreement not to obtrude the amendment |
until the necessary legislation to carry on |
state government was accomplished, 4 |
proposition was offered BY Mr. Cravens, |
which provided, virtually, that the amend |
ment should BE- ratified, and authorizing q
loint convention Of the two houses to Assem-.
bic on May llth to ratify it. If this propo. |
stion had been adopted the ratification !
would have been virtually accomplished
The democratic members denounced the |
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pressed by the majority. After the adjourn
ment Of the morning session, the democratic
senators held caucus, and resolved to re.
sign, to prevent the passage Of the joint res.
outton. The designations were prepared,
and placed in the hands Of senator 10 pre-.
sent to the governor. At the afternoon
session Senator Rice, republican, recited
he agreement made with the democrats,
and said the passage Of the resolution would |
be virtual ratification Of the amendment, |
and he regarded such measure as viola
ion of faith, and the pledges on the part of |
he republicans. The proposition was with.
irawn If it had not been, and avote press
I'd, the democratic senators would have
'esighed.
The governor read brief message to the
ONT convention this afternoon, urging the
adoption of the necessary legislation to
maintain the benevolent institutions and
carry on the state government. The pros
pects, to night are that the legislature will
proceed without further hitch but the dem.
ocratic members are prepared TO defeat the
ratification Of the amendment if il should be
sprung upon them.
WAsHINGToS, April l4-It ia not probs.
BILE that the President will take any action
in regSrd to Virginia, Mississippi and Texas