The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-17

Il is announced by the Publishing Asso
ciaton that the Washington Express will be
issued on Monday, in connection with the
National lntelhgencer,as Democratic NOR
ming journal.
PANS, Sept lj.-Adyices received from
Paraguay to the 10Th Of August, via Lisbon,
state that tho provisional government had
been established at Asuncion. II consisted
OF three members, Reduya, Sursga, and Vi.
yerels. The allies had commenced active
operations. The Count D'Eu had carried
two Psragusyan Notifications, aud occupied
Venezuela. General 0sorio menaced Pene.
buy, and General Barreto had commenced
flank movement on Asuvia. The Brazil,
Ian fleet attacked Penebuy and Lspuye and
took many prisoners. Reintorcements from
Matte. .Grasso and the Argentine states had
arrived. News Of a general attack on the
last stronghold of Lopez was expected.
New YORK, Sept. l6.--The Tribune says:
ave are Authorized by Mr.. Boutwell, to say
that there is no truth in the statement that
any personal difference ever existed between
himself and the late secretary Of war in
reference to the recognition of Cuba, or up.
on any other subject. The relations between
Gen. Rawlins and Mr.. Boutwell, were never
for moment interrupted by excitement or
unkindness
The Herald's Madrid special says two
Spanish iron clad frigates have been order
ed to proceed TO Cuba with troops. Three
thousand men have already sailed for the
Island. Seven thousand more will leave
during the present week.
LONDON, Sept IL. The Times has an
editorial on Sickles' note to the Spanish
Government on the Cuban question. 1t
says there is no doubt that the alternative
offered Spain is an abandonment Of the
Island, or American recognition OF the inde-
pendence OF the insurgents. The article
intimates that President Grant has been
forced to sanction these demands by outside
pressure, and says the probabilities are that
we are on the eve Of serious events. The
struggle will be hopeless 80 far as Spain is
concerned, but the government cannot re.
sist the impulses Of the people. The flame
of Spanish pride is fast kindling From
the most tranquil provinces of Spain come
offers of men and arms, in order that regu.
lar troops may go to Cuba. The aggressive
policy of the United States cannot be justi.
fed by the attitude Of Spain toward Cuba.
1t is not a question Of slavery, for abolition
Of slavery has already been decided upon.
1t is not the determination Of Spain TO re-
sist the demands of Cuba, for negotiations
have been opened TO allow the severance of
the Island, setting aside the question wheth.
er the means to set Cuba free are fair to
Spain. 1t is doubtful if war Of races
might not ensue if the insurrection is not
extinguished before the cession Of the
Island.
AUGUSTA, Sept. lG.-Returns from 2S3
cities and towns show the State vote to be
7O,98l. Chamberlain received 3S988,
Smith, 2S,2j9, Hichborn, 1854. Chamber
lains majority over both 5,9j5. The Re.
pubcsnS carried every county on the local
ticket except Aroostook and Knox.
MADRID, Sept. lG.-The difficulties with
the United States on account Of Cuba, are
in fair way of settlement,
PARIS, Sept. l6.-Earl Clarendon, the
British Minister of Foreign Affairs, is in the
city, and yesterday had an audience with
the Emperor.
lie Public reports that at a recent inter
view with Gen. Prim the Emperor renewed
his declaration Of absolute noD.interventio on
in the affairs of Spain, and declined to &C
cede 10 the request that France should
make representations against the recognition
Of the Cuban insurgents as beligerents by
the United States.