The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-20
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DERLIS, Jan. 20.-Tne Prussian govern
ment has fitted out aud despatched SIX fast
cruisers, with an order to cruise among the
West India Islands and elsewhere, and cap
ture and destroy the French merchantmen
they may encounter. This is in pursuance of
the recent announcement of Bismarck.
BORDEAUX, 20 A dispatch has Just been
received from Gen. Chsusey reporting that
| large German force attacked his force
while proceeding from LaSalle to the east
| ward. desperate battle ensued, lasting
several hours with vigor. Chausey's troops
ighing bravely, with energy and courage
did they resist this unex pected assault.
The Prussians found themselves compel
led to withdraw, sustaining . severe repulse
and involving serious losses. Gen. Chausey
states that he considers that this will enable
him to secure his retreat undisturbed. The
retreat continued in good order, and with
out any loss of any material.
VERSAILLES, Jan E2-Bismarck's sick
ness has assumed more favorable charac-
ter and hopes are entertained of his speedy
| recovery.
Won Moltke in replying to his protest re
SSAtAf ny lEuCuu on DSuail lUo
French Government against bonn bard me q t
being commenced without the usual notice,
stated that damages which had been tdone
TO schools and hospitals were accidental,
and partly attributed to the fog
which prevailed at the time
When the batteries were nearer and artillery
had the advantage of near range, they could
exercise more prudence in taking their aim
A French Brig loaded with -four has been
captured BY q German man of war a short
distance off Bordeaux.
LONDON, Jan. 2O.-Advises from Yer
| saiiles, state that during the recent sor,ies
| from Paris, the officers of the French troops,
were heard entresting soldiers 'for God S sake
advance and face the enemy" but in vain.
| General lack of courage seemed to have
| secured possession of the French. The
ranks in almost all recens sorties, would
advance to within hundred yards of the
German batteries, but their courage would
not enable them TO face the fierce musketry
fire, with which they were met, and they
were compelled to retreat.
| CHICAGO, Jan. 20-The Germans held
meeting last night, which was addressed
| by leading men. denouncing the Govern
men. for selling arms to France.
| OTTAWA, Jan. 20.-A train worked its
way throagh from Aurora to Ottawa ON the
| Ottawa River branch Of the c., B. & Q.
railroad. Here it met a similar train from
| Strester, and regular trains will run to and
from Chicago tomorrow.
| CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The railroads are
now nearly all cleared and regular running
commenced. The telegraph facilities are
yet somewhat uncertain, but the lines are
being rapidly put in order.
DEs MONIES, Jan. 20.-The Bile on the
Northwestern railroad In Appanoose county
continues. The men are still unpaid, and d
mob holds possession of the road, and driv-
| ing off all men who willing to work.
| The Adj. General has one company OF militia,
the zouaves of this city, ready for immedi-
ate transfer to the scene of trouble.
| Baker and his troops will be sent down to
| morrow.
| e. K. Steele, banker, on trial st Albia for
| peri ury, was taken out of town ON Tuesd ay
| by some of his swindled creditors and hung
near the state line.
LONDON, Jan. ia dispatch dated
| Brevillisrs, 18th, reports that General K kellel
occupied the towns Of Frazier and Chen.
buer, taking the latter by surprise with 30C
prisoners. The French afterwards made 9
sharp attack on Chsngney, Bentecourt RnC
! Frazier. Keller maintained his position
| The fighting continued through three days
during which the German loss was 200.
| A French brig with q cargo of provisions
was captured at Bordeaux by the German
frigate August.
PEsTH, JAM 20.-During the debate o.
the budget to-day Baron Won Beust defend
ed the policy of frepdliness toward Prussia
and spoke with qualification ct the improve
ment in the relations of the Imperial gov
ernment with Italy. He cautioned the dele
gates against dependency, which he callet
Austrias worst enemy.
HAvRE, Jan. 2O.-The Uhlans entered
Balbec and levied contribution of l,00I
francs. The money not being forthcomin,
ing, the invaders seized the mayor and chic
citizens and carried them off as hostages 70
, the payment.
a The force of $4,000 men who left Che,
bourg to reinforce the Army Of the Loire
: failed to join it, the railway to Alenco
having been cut by the enemy.
Z A small French force was attacked yestel
day near Stromaine by the Prussians an
the village was shelled. The enemy wa
b repulsed with considers BILE loss.
le LONDON, Jan. 20.-The bombsrdment {
Paris ceased to day.
A special dispatch to the London Tim,
: from Versailles the 18th says Bismark b,
10 been i'll but is partially recovered. tt
r bombardment of Paris proceeds slowly b
.. steadily. The gunners systematically avo
firing on the public buildings. flag
le truce was sent into the city with news al
letters
It is believed that Gen. Bourbaki b.
gained q victory and raised the siege of Be
fort.
IT. The Conference on the eastern questit
I'd held an informal session to-day and Jour
II; ed until the 26th inst.
WASHINGTON, January l9.-SENATE..
10 Mr.. Harlan presented petition fnom Il
es citizens Of Iowa, praying the establlshme
ke of an umpire to prevent war.
Mr.. Cragin from committee on naval
fairs reported with amendment tosthe bill
m abolish the offices of Admiral and Vice q
:, miral of the navy, which was considered o
!. passed.
'o' Mr.. Hamliu introduced bill to secu
er, cheap transportation of breadstuffs and p'
to visions from the West to the seaboard at u
nds form rates through the year. Referred.
To At one o'clock unfinished business bel
=. In order, Morton's motion for special co
mittee to investigate the condition OF
me South came up.
The Senate then, without debate, dispo'