The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-01-24

LILLE, Jan. 23.-Both armies were close
to each other last night.
The Prussians occupied Dole after the
bonn bardment.
FAidherbe issues hopeful order to day,
saving that after an :7.,rval the army Of the
north will again confront the invaders.
BORDEAUX, Jan. 23.-DUon was attacked
by large Prussisn force yesterday. There
several engagements in the neishboring vii
lsges. The troops commanded by Menotti
and Ricotti Garibaldi we're in the act on,
and behaved splendidly. The French main
tanned all their positions and advanced
posts.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 2l.-Upder cover of q
dense fog, to day, the French again massed
near Fort Mont Valeria and attempted to
surprise the Prussians.
The position at Mon. Retoul WAS taken BY
thei French yesterday, but the works were
rstsken by the Prussians ninth division
The total German loss in both affairs il
twenty officers and two hundred men.
All quiet this P. NJ. The troops on bo.h
sides remain in their positions. The Prus
sian loss in the recent sortie was 400.
Great excitement exists throughout the
German lines over sorties yesterday, which
have been officially reported from headquar
ters. 1t was the last desperate attempt OF
the French to break through their tolls
During the assault on the German entrsnch-
ments many French leaders displayed reck
less bravery, urging their men bravely, bu,
without effect.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-SENArE-Mr
Ramsey presented the credentials of Mr.
Siesrns, elected by the Legislature of Min
nesota for the unexpired term of D. s. Nor
ton, deceased, and Mr.. Stesrns appeared and
was sworn IN.
A Joint resolution was introduced from
the Indiana Legislature, instructing the Sen
ators Of that State to vote against the annex
stion of Dominica.
The printed memorials Of the illinois and
Indiana Legislatures were presented, asking
appropriation for the improvement Of the
navigation of the Wabash river.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com
mittee, made a report upon the Georgis
Senatorial question.
Mr. Stewart reviewed the claims Of various
Senatorial applicants, and conceded with
the resolution to admit Farrow.
Mr.. Thurman offered . resolution declar
ing Hill and Miller legally elected Senators
ea1ly disposition of the subject.
A number of bills were introduced and
passed.
A resolution was adopted allowing tn.
Committee on the Investigation of Southern
Affairs to report from time to time, TO sui
their convenience.
The Senate TOOK up and passed the bill
increasing the pensions Of disabled soldiers
II. A< 4
ceased soldiers and sailors.
Trumbull's bill to relieve Congressmer
from importantly and to preserve the inde
pendence of the departments of the Govern
ment, was considered.
Mr. Wilson advocated the bill.
Mr.. Morton had read a communication
from the heads of departments.
The bill was discussed, but without actor
the Senate went into Executive session, snt
soon after adjourned.
HoUsE-A number of bills we're intro
duced and resolutions offered. Among the
bills is one by Mr.. Palmer to reduce the
| rates of correspondence by telegraph anc
| connect the TELEGRAPH nth the postal ser
| vice.
A bill to incorporate Gardner G. Hub
| bard and others as postal telegraph oompa
| ny for the performance of postal telegraph
| service under contract with the Postmaste
| General.
Mr.. McNulton presented memorial from
| the Illinois Legislature relative to the I'm
provement of the Wabash river.
| Mr. Cox offered a resolution instructinl
the committee on Public Lands TO inquir
into the expedieney of giving each State al
| public lands that have been subject to sal
or entry more than twenty years.
A bill to regulate rank in the navy was re
ported by the Naval Court, discussed AM
passed. Adjourned.