The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-07

Reported Expressly for the Argus.1
LONDON, Jan. The report of great
| battle on the left bank of the Seine is con-
6rmed by the late dispatches from Havre. The
battle, was OF q very fsrcei and sanguinsry
character, lasted for several hours, but far
- can be Ascertained, no decided advantage
was gained. The loss on the part of Prus.
SLAMS was very heavy, and the French troops
showed remarkable spirit and daring.
Gen. Glumer, commanding the German
forces in the valley of the Loire, reports
that the evacuated Dijon in accordance with
orders from headquarters, reached Fssoul
on the 29th ult. He adds that be still holds
the passage of the river Seine.
Troehu accuses the garrison of Fort
Avron of contemplate cowardice.
Special to ARGUS.
SpRINGF1ELD, Jan. THE speaker ofthe
House will not announce standing commit
tees until Tuesday.
A resolution providing for the employ.
ment of official reporters was briefly discuss
ed and finally referred to the committee on
printing which disposes Of it for the present.
The senatorial contest is growing hotter
every day. Logsn's friends count conf
IDENTITY on 90 votes. They say they have
that number pledged, and expect to secure
more. They claim these 80 votes in the
republican caucus of 100. Mrs. Logan has per-
sonslly labored with nearly every republican
member, and has accomplished much more
for husband John, thsu all the politicians
combined She is an adept politician, is q
very pleasant lady and very graceful She
talks very nicely and makes all at homo In
her rooms at the Leland House, where all
the new comers are taken and introduced,
and pledged to vote for husband John.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. IL P. M.-The two
Houses held joint sessions so-day.to canvass
the vote for state officers. No other busi-
ness was transacted.
Gov. Palmer's frank admission of manage
ment of state affairs by the state officials,
especially in regard to the Penitensiary
swindle, does not better his senatorisl
chances with the strong partisan politicians
of the legislature. By his message be shows
that the commissioners squanderad $340,
900. His opponents are making capita
against him, out of his recommendations fol
the prevention Of these swindles.
The principal business done BY the
Senate thus far, is the adoption of . resolu
ton requiring members to pay for their owr
| stationery, the object being to cut off extra
vAgance, aud conform to the new constitu-
ton.
/ The judiciary committee have been in.
structed to report bill for the repeal of a
much ofthe registry Law as requires a regi,
try of voters in all towns and counties, OK
cep,ing in cities where the population 9,
ceeds 20 900. Referred to the committee o.
judiciary.
Senator Beveridge offered resolution
which was adopted, requesting the Presidel
the Senate to invite the clergy of Sprinl
field to open each daily session with praye
The seat of Mr.. Townsend, of 10 Davie
will be contested BY Mr.. Stuhl ,on the groun
that Mr.. Townsend did not reside in Il
county. Mr.. Townsend's proofs are positiv
and he will retain bis seat.
Some of the members from Cook count
!
have succeeded in making fools Of them
selves, and there seems to be dispositic
to waste valuable time in useless talk.
The attempts of Democrats to dispen
q with useless third assistants officers faile
It The radical majority do not propose to gi'
II up any plander for economy.
d Logau's friends are working hard for Z
n early caucus, but are prevented by Il
chief Of the ~hisky ring Fry. AL sdos