The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-28
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SPRINGFIELD, Jsu. 2S-In the House the
forenoon was spent in a discussion of the
question as to whether the committees
should be allowed stationery after two
hours discussion, the question was decided
in the negative.
In the Senate Mr.. Epler's resolution,
instructing the representatives. to oppose
land grants to railroads was adopted.
No bills we're introduced in either House.
Adjourned. S.
LONDON, Jan. 29.-Though the fac. of
the terms of capi,ulation have not yet been
officially confirmed, still it is generally be-
lieved that the terms Of cspitulation have
been submitted BY Favre to
bismarck. The alleged terms are freely
conversed at all clubs and in official circles.
The report that Bonapsrte is at work is
industrially circulated, and there are indica-
tions that prominent officers are being inter
viewed for the purpose OF lending their aid
to the scheme.
New YORK, Jan. 2S-The tug boat,
Edward Baxter, while leading the ship
Hudson into the Bay. and while off Sandy
Hook this morning exploded her boiler and
Immediately sunk. Captain Marks and
engineer, pilot, fireman and deck hands
were severely scslded. All the men were
thrown into the water by the explosion, but
were rescued by tug boat with the excep-
ton Of the fireman, whose body could not be
found.
CINcINNTAI, Jan. 2S-Despatches from
Louisville state that the steamer Arthur
with q full load of passengers exploded her
boilers % miles above Memphis, at on
| o'clock this morning, killing a large mum Der
of persons and wounding many. After the
explosion the vessel caught fire but through
the efforts of some passengers the flames
was extingusbed. The vessel stuck fast
and sunk. Three persons saved from the
wreck have just arrived at Memphis by skiff,
and state the loss of life is fearful, as every-
body was asleep. A steamboat has been
sent from Memphis torescue the unfortunate
passengers and crew. The survivors it is
feared will many of them perish by exposure
and cold.
OMAHA, Jan. 25.-One thousand head of
cattle are being purchased here by the gov
ernment to be distributed to the suffering
Indians near and around Fort Laramie.
ST. PAUL, Jan. % The Legislative ex-
cursion to Duluth, were the recipients of q
grand banquet at the Clark House in tha.
city last night. The excursionists reached
here on their return about / l this morning,
we'll pleased with their tip.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-Ths Japanese
Embassy consisting of 20 persons and head
ed by Sto Fugai HI Safer Mi, second Minis
6 - bo
arrive here Monday next.
The Judiciary committee of the House
to-day agreed to report the bill amendatory
of the act creating department of justice 80
as to allow additional Associate Attorney
General solicitor Of the Interior Deparement
also agreed to q number of amendments In
bankrupt law.
Vice President Colfax has received an
offer of q salary of $50, 900 per year to resign
his Office and take charge of o private busi'
ness concern. He replied that he felt his
duty to remain till the expiration of his
term, and therefore declined the offer.
MoNTMEDY, Jan. 28-By an accidental
collision in the tunnel yesterday of two
trains-one carrying German recruits and
the other French prisoners-many Of the
prisoners were killed and large mum bers
injured.
BORDEAUX, Jan 28-The French have
rooccupied Alencon.
The steamship Lafayette has arrived in
Garronne for the purpose of landing q cargo
| of American arms in this port.
| Cherbourg is crowded with captured Ger
| man prisoners of war.
The Germans threaten Argles.
! The Prussisns have entirely Withdrawn
from the neighborhood of Dijon. Consider
able German forces are hurrying to ths
Eastern Departments since the recen
engagements near Belfort. Gen. Bourbsk
has, however, maneuvred 30 as to effectu
ally protect his rear against the advances o
the enemy.
LONDON, Jan, 2s-Vinoy has accepte,
com mand in place of Trochu, on the condi
s tion that stern measures shall be adopted +
, suppress disturbances.
eI A hne of ten million frauos has bee
imposed On the city of Nancy and the su,
rounding districts, on accoun, of the destru,
Q ton of the railroad bridges near Toul b
, Franc -Tirreurs. In the event of its mol
payment the military authorities viii adoI
:. the most stringent measures of punishmeI
. and con6scation.
I A dispatch from Fsvre says the Prussiar
are in strong force between Brienne an
Crenvile.
The Echo says the Germans hsveresume
preparations for the siege of Cambrai.
The Prussiaus evacuated Dijon and CT
: their way b,tween Mouchan and Bessneu.
. SAN Francisco, Jan. 28-In the mate
game of billiards between Dion and DeeI
las. night-French game, 500 points, for
thousand dollars q side-Desry won, scorin
% 500, actual count, to Dion's 479.
New YoRK, Jan. 28.-The followi'
named released Fenians arrived in the Russ
Is to-day
David Mulcahny, Thomas F. Burke, |
Edward Honan, W. f. Boantree, Edwa
re St. Clair, George Brown, Patrick Walls
Peter Mangam and Patrick Lennon.
large crowd collected at the Cunard do
TO welcome them, and greeted them Wi
ur enthusiastic cheers. Congressman VIM.
Roberts greeted them in behalf Of the Ta
be many reception committee, and escort
them to sweeny's hotel.