The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-02-16
Market -epo1ss.


Reported Expressly for the argus.
BORDEAUX, Feb. l6.-Gen. Chsusey has
advised the French government that In view
of the present weakened condition of the
armies of France and the impoverished
state of the treaty it would be madness to
attempt to prolong the struggle. The Gen
ersl therefore recommends the submission
Of France TO the German ra.ion as the only
means left whereby the country can be
saved from that destruction which would
follow otherwise.
LONDON, Feb. l6.-The strength of the
British army including the regular troops
and local militia 10 estimated at 200, 600.
This is estimated, however, exclusive OF
the British force in India.
VERSAILLES, Feb. I6 Prince Napoleon
has transmitted TO Bismarck request that
be should exercise his influence 10 supper,
Prince Candatu-e to the I'm perinl people of
France. Bismarck however declines to 90
SO, and has advised the Prince accordingly.
LOUISVILLE, Ky Feb. l6.-Au accident
occurred to the Livingston train on the
Knoxville Branch Of the l.. s. 4 n. R r.
yesterday evening, caused by the breaking
Of sn axle and one rear truck of the tender.
/ The train was totally wrecked. No lives
lost. and no person seriously injured.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-SESArE.-The
| joint resolution of the Indiana Legislature
Withdrawing that Sssses Ratification of the
Fifteenth amendment was taken up.
MIR. SGmuer offered resolution instruc
ing the Com mmittee on Commerce to consider
The expediency of providing by law regula
tlons oa the railroads of the United States
| The Senate resumed consideration of the
| legislative appropriation bill, the question
being On the amendment reported BY the
| } judiciary Committee increasing the Judicia
salaries.
! Mr.. Wilson moved to amend by fixing the
/ salaries as follows: Chief Justice, s. 500
| Associate Justices, IS, ,000; Circuit judges
$1,000; justices of Court of Claims and Dis
srict of Colum bia, $4,000; which was agreed
TO. Ayes %, nays 29.
Adjourned.
HousE.-Af:er reading the Journal tht
House proceeded with the special order
the consideration Of the bill to enforce tn,
rights of citizens Of the United States unde
the 18th amendment to vete IN the severs
States of the Union.
Messrs. EIdridge, Cox, Mshew Mahev
and Wood ward spoke against the bill.
Mr.. Churchill, the author of the bill!
explained and defended the bill.
The debate was continued E: great length
by Messrs. Lawrence, Potter, Kerr, Axtel
and other mem bers taking a wide range.
| Mr.. Bingham, of Ohio closed the debate
with an argument in favor of the bill, anc
| IN conclusion called for vote.
The bill passed by nearly & party vote
yeas II, nays Ga.
Mr.. Banks introduced bill to incorPor
ate the American and European TeiegTap!
Company. Referred.
The House took a recess till -:30 evening
session for reports of the Judiciary Com
mittee.
EVENING SEssIoN.-The House proceed
sd to consider the reports of the Judicisr.
Committee.
Mr. Loughridge, from tn. Judiciary Com
mittee, reported bill to pay election officer
appointed in cities of over 10000 inhsbit
ants, FIVE dollars q day for each days serv-
ice at the polls. Recommi.ted.
House adjourned