The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-20

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 20.-The House met
at 10 this morning, but as there was not
quorum present, the morning was taken up
in reading bills.
The Senate met at P. NJ, but no quorum
present.
BORDEAUX, Feb. 20.-M. Theirs has an
nounced the acceptance of the executive
powers conferred on him by the National
Assembly, and with sole condition tha, he
was empowered to selec. his colleagues in
address to the French people. he de-
clsres that peace is absolutely necessary,
but he has strong hopes of obtaining terms
favorable to France.
Much excitement has prevailed here since
the opening of the Assembly and large
crowds of people surrounded the place Of
meeting at one time.
mob of $4,000 persons surrounded the
theatre where the sessions we're being held.
Every precaution was taken by the military,
but no attempt at an outbreak was mani
tested
II is now believed ths. the cause Of NJ
Gam bettas indisposision was an attempt at
suicide, and, slth ough he is now recovering
from his illness. Great fears are expressed
as to his sanity.
The question of the removal of the As
sembly IS again sgitated, and is now con
sidered certain that the removal will be
effected, notwithstanding the fact that the
municipality Of Bordeaux has protested
against such removal.
BoRDEAUx, Feb. I'm. Theirs, Presi-
dent of the French government has
announced to the national assembly the
appointment of the following gentlemen as
the new ministry: Jules Favre, minister Of
foreign affairs, Tours; Joseph Plcarde,
minister of the interior; Jules Simon, min
lister of instruction; Felix Sombechs, min,
lister Of commerce.
New YoRk, Feo. 20-The steamer North
America arrived a. this por. at an early
hour this morning from Brazil brings news
| of the ssfety of the [. S. steamer Tennes-
see.
New YORK, Feb. 20.-The steamer North
America no sooaer arrived this A. M, than
the vessel was Immediately besieged by an
army of reporters. Full information has
not been obtained regarding the Tennesee's
trip but has been ascertained that she has
arrived safely at Savanna Bay with the Com
missioners. A gentleman who sccomps-
MED the expedition in the capacity of cor
respondent. for New York morning paper,
is stated to have arrived in the North Amer
ica with full dispatches from the commis
sioners and messages for the government
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 20-A private tel
egram from Little Rock to-day announced
that pre- parations are being made by the
leaders Of both parties for conflict. /. is
stated that arms are being procured and Sc
cre.ed by both parties with the purpose of
being used when the proper time arrives
An outbreak is imminent which will und doubt-
edly result in bloodshed unless immediate
steps are taken to prevent it. Both Gov.
CLAYTON and Lieut.. Governor johnson have
called upon the militia but SO far very few
have responded to the call Clayton still
holds possession of the Executive Office and
has that with his residence guarded by
armed men. The situation ID q critical one,
and the riot may break out at any moment.
Later advices from Helena, Arkansas
state that the loss to property will amount
to 100000.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l8.-SENArE.-The
House bill authorizing the construction OF
| bridges across the Missouri aud Mississippi
| rivers by the Louisiana d Missouri railroad
company, as amended by the Senate Post
| Office Com mmittee, was passed
On motion of Mr. Trum bull, the Judiciary
| Committee was discharged from further
consideration of various petitions referred
10 that Committee, on the subject of woman
suffrage.
Mr.. Howard offered resolution regarding
| the recent appointment of q commission to
ad ust the existing difficulties between the
| United States and Great Britain, which
went over.
The Legislative, Executive and Judicisr,
appropriation bill was then proceeded with
Various amendments were acted on, includ
ing that for general increase of salaries o
heads Of bureaus, which was rejected. Up
On the bill being reported from the Com nit
tee of the Whole, the amendments rrevioul.
adopted we're concurred in, excepting thos
in which special vote was requested, in
cluding that to regulate Judicial salaries
and regarding pardons as evidence. With
out disposing of the bill the Senate ad
journed.
HousE-Mr. Kellogg, of New York, fror
the Committee of Confere nee on the Consula
and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill, made
report, which was agreed to.
The House then went sinto Committee Q
the Whole On the Army Appropriation Bill
the pending question being on the amend
/ ment offered yesterday by Mr.. Jones,
Kentucky. in relation to the national GENE
teries.
1t was discussed at some length and th
amendment was rejected, the bill laid asld
and the bill authorizing the President
c co operate with Great Britain in the ap-
!, pointment of joint commission for th
If determining OF the boundary lines of th