The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-26


vailed in the city consequent on the incom-
potency of Gen. Trochu and his mismansge-
ment of military affairs. Although the city
had not thought to surrender the city they
are detained by inactivity, q policy which
has been followed by Trochu from making
an effective resistance to the hesiegers.
Many opportunities have passed which had
they been seized would have been of con-
siderable value to the besieged, and would
have secured them great advantage. The
troops and citizens are naturally observsnt
of the circumstance, and are still clamerous
for war under more competent leaders and
who are better adapted to the present crisis
have proved themselves, and in consequence
fused, General Trochu has rendered his
resignation of the command OF the armies
of Paris, which he hitherto held. This has
been accepted by the government. General
1rochu, however, retains the civil governor
ship of the city, and will control ell matters
and disputes connected with this
position, but will not henceforth
be admitted into military councils the
successor to the post thus vacated has not
vet been named, although it is deemed high
miral De Laissel will be appointed.
M. Lesls minister Of war has also tender
ed his resignation to the national govern
ment.
CALAIS, Jan. 26-M. Gambe arrived in
this city to day from Lille and took passage
in the steamship Cinderella for Bordeaux.
He expresses himself as being
well pleased with the efforts being
made for the reorganization of the armies.
Gen. Chausey and Faideherbe are confident
that even though Paris should fall France
will be able to continue the struggle to a
successful termin alton.
LONDON, Jan. 26.-Advices have been re-
ceived here from the Swiss frontier. which
states that large detachment of French
troops, well supplied with artillery are
marching upon the town of Abbenelliers.
BERLIN. Jan. ga French detachment
we'll supplied with artillery, is marching on
DIsoN, Jan. 26.-The defeat of the Pruss-
isns on Sunday was complete. The troops
under Ricciotti Gsrbaldi destroyed the sixty
first Prussian regiment. The French behsv
ed beautifully.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 26.-After the battle Of
Dion, the Prussians retreated toward Mess
igny and Savineny lie Sur.
In the west the Prussians appeared to be
falling back They have evacuated Allen
con, end have cut the railroad between Ly
ons and Besancon at Byons.
LONDON, Jan. 26-There was an exten-
sive confagration at Longwy, yesterday.
The flames we're visible all night, and to-day
the FIRE is still burning. Meanwhile the
bombard ment continues without retalis-
ton.
BRUssELLs, Jan. 26.-Gambetta arrived
here yesterday incoenito and had an inter
view with the French and Italian Ministers.
He left this morning.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 26.-At an interview
with Mr.. RegnIer, to-day, Bismarck said 3:
'Gen. Bourhaki was caught between Gene
rails Ven Werder and ManteuIel and must
shortly surrender. Paris will capitulste in
a day or two, when three hundred thousand
Germans will be released to subject France.
| want a party ~ negotiate with. | cannot
negotiate with q nation
1t is believed negotiations for the capitu.
lation of Paris have never been opened.
BRUssELLs, Jan. 26-Letters from Paris
by balloon, states that the council of defence,
on the afternoon of the 2lst, after sortie.
accepted the resignation Of Gen. Trochu,
and replaced Admirsls Lsisseo and Lsrno-
cier. Trochu remains civil Governor.
WAsHiSGToN, Jan. 25.-SESArE.-Sepa-
torelect F. P Blair, Of Mo, presented his
credentials, by his colleague, Mr.. Schurz.
and took his oath. He WAS then appointed
to fill vacancies in Committees on Executive
Bus ness and Labor.
Mr.. Trumbull reported adversely on the
bill, lately introduced by himself, in refer
ence to life insurance companies.
Mr.. Williams resolution for Special Sen
ate Committee on telegrsphic Legislation was
taken up and discussed without action.
Mr.. Sumner presented the credentials Of
his colleague, Mr.. Wilson, re elected for si1
years from March next.
Mr.. Schurz was awarded the floor, but
gave way temporarily to Mr.. Howell. on
whose N otion the House bill granting pen
| sions to soldiers and sailors, and the widows
of deceased soldiers, of the war of 1872, WAS
| taken up and referred.
Mr.. Schurz thought the bill would lead tc
an extended debate and resumed the floor
but sssented to an appeal from Mr.. Scott tC
allow the regular order Of business to be
passed over informally.
Ny. Scott then argued against tax on In
comes. Ia his remarks he said that an er
roneous statement had been made that tht
income tax cost more to collect than it real
lied. Ths Commissioner recently informed
him that by it's repeal five hundred assistan
| assessors could be dispensed with at once
| an estimated diminution of an expense o
81 $50 per day.
Mr.. Sherman argued in favor of the re
| tention of the tax and disputed the state
ment that the expenses of collecting the rev
enue would be diminished by repeating 1t
| At the conclusion of Mr.. Sherman's re
marks, the subject was laid over informally
and the remainder of the session was occu-
pied by personal debate between Mr.. Fen
ton and Mr.. Conkling.
| Adjourned.
| HousE.-Mr. Brooks presented petition
from Frank Leslie, for the equali za,ion Q
duties upon sized and unsized paper, in
stead of the presentdiscrimination of 20 an
35 per cent.
Mr. Niblack reported the fortifcatio
bill, which was made the special order 70
Tuesday next. The bill approrriates ST.,
621 900.
Mr.. Negley, from the Military Committed
reported bill extending the benefits of tn
act establishing the Soldiers and Sailor
ASYLUM, to disabled soldiers of the war
1872 and the Mexican war. Passed.
Mr.. Negley also reported bill to repe,
the act of july 27, 1868, relating to per