The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-10

WARRINGTON, Dec. 9.-SENATE.-Mr
Sumner offered resolution asking the
President to send the Senate ell papers and
correspondence, or documents of any kind
relating to the proposed annexation of San
Domingo, or the purchase Of any part thsre>
of; also any information tending to show
what European power, if any, proposes to
acquire jurisdiction of any part to the
Island.
The resolution was laid over and ordered
printed.
Mr.. Edmunds offered aresolution instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee TO inquire and
report whether the railroad companies which
have received aid in bonds of the United
States are lawfully bound to reimburse the
United States for all interest paid on such
bonds beyond the maturing of the primo ipal,
and what legislation, if any, 10 necessary to
ompel such reimbursement. Adopted.
Mr.. Casserty offered resolution request.
ing the President to inform the Senate when
and where, since March last, any portion OF
the army or navy of the United States has
employed to aid the civil powers, State OF
Federal, either in enforcing Revenus laws,
or assisting at elections, OF contests arising
out of the same, or in preserving public
PO0SCt OASSPs Al Ahuiou tGouUICb uisO upou
whose request, advice, or representation the
army or navy was then employed, together
with copies of all letters and dispatches in
possession by the Executive or any of the
departments in relation to this matter, and
oil other information in his possession relat-
to such use of troops.
Bills were introduced /: By Mr.. Spencer
to reduce the number of certain officers In
the navy, and providing for the discontinu-
ance OF the officers of Admiral and Vice
Admiral after vacancy occurs in the same,
and for the reduction Of Rear Admiral, and
Commodore to three and six, respectively,
BY omission to fill vocsncies hereafter oc.
curing. Referred TO Committee on Naval
affairs.
By Mr.. Drake to regulate rank in the
Navy, and for other purposes Referred.
Mr.. Harlan, from Committee on Indian
Affairs, reported favorably, on q bill to
authorize the election ofa delegate to Con-
gress from the Indian territory.
The Senate went into Executive session,
and soon after adjourned till Monday.
New YORK, Dec. l0.-It is rumored that
Domingo Raiso, the alleged conhdant OF
Gen. Jordan. surrendered himself yesterday
to Commissioner Shields. He Is charged
with aiding In hitting out An eApeoiaion io1
Cuba, in violation of the neutrality laws.
He says he knows nothing about Gen.
Jordan, or his plans, and that he is not an
officer of the Cuban service. BE gave bali
in 10000, to appear when called upon.
The custom officers have for some time
been watching for silks and Lyons velvess
known to have been smuggled from
France to the United States.
via Ireland They finally discovered that
trunk manufacturer at Belfort was furnish
ing boxes to immigrants at reduced rates
provided with false bottoms, under which
goods were secreted. Yesterday morning
some officers of the custom house attached
six chests containing silks & velvets, worth
&c, 900, at boarding house on West st.
40 neatly had the box been constructed that
it passed the official at Castle
Garden without suspicion as to
its contents. many boxes, s,mular
to the ones seized, have been sent to Balti
more. The smuglers and Castom House
authorities in that city are believed to be
informed of the discovery and are on their
guard.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The impression
now is that Vice Admiral Porter will be
confirmed to q fall admiral. 1t is well
known that the President is anxious for
bis confirmation.