The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-12
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FRANKFORT, May l2.-Blsmarck has re-
turned to Berlin, and FAvre and Ponyer
Quertier have started for Versailles.
LONDON, May l2.-The treaty of peace
just concluded at Frankfort, sbrogates the
commercial treaty between France and
Germany, and gives 20 Prussia the control
of the railways in the csded territory, in
consideration of the deduction from the war
indemnity of three hundred and twenty SIX
millions francs. Other clauses of the treaty
provides for the acquisition by Prussia OF
the railway from Thiouville to Luxemburg.
NEw YORK, May IA full text of the
Anglo American treaty is published in the
New York Tribune this morning. 1t con-
sains II 900 words.
QUINCY, May l2.-At meeting of the
stockholders of the Quincy Female Semin-
airy, last evening, the splendid donation by
Gov. John Wood, of his palatial residence
and grounds, worth over q quarter of mil
lion of dollars, was formally accepted, and
committee appointed to immsdi-
ately raise 100000 to endow the institu-
ton.
BosroN, May 12.-The National Conven
sion of the Grand Army of the Republic
held final session yesterday. Gen. Lip.
pincott, on behalf of the Department O!
illinois, nominated Gen. Burnside for Grand
Commander, and he was elected by accla.
nation. Gen. Logan privately expressed
himself heartily IN accord of the choice with
the Convention.
CHICAGO, May l2.-It is stated here that
the fight between Mace and Coburn is deci-
ded to come off on the I'd of June, at some
point in Maryland.
ERIE, May l2.-Is is rumored here that
Mace and Coburn will fight again within
three weeks from yesterday. Time and
place selected.
BosToN, May l2.-The army Re-
union of this week is coming to g grand and
citing conclusion. The society of the Po-
somac, embracing very large majority Of
those who aided in achieving the glorious
result at AppomAttox, had their annual re
union this A. NJ, at the Globe Theatre, which
wss beautifully decorated for the occasion
At II A. NJ. distinguished guests came in
front of the stage.
VERSAILLES, May l2.-ImportAnt news 10
received from Algeria, where the condition
Of affairs is decidedly improved. The
insurgents we're defeated in an engagement
and their leader, Kilife Mokrani, killed.
PARIS, May l2.-FCrt Vauvres was cap
tured by the VeesaiIles troops, and held for
= short time, when il was recaptured BY the
communist forces.
There has been desperate fighting there
to-day. The fort is in dilspidated condi-
ton, and the forces of the commune will be
obliged 20 evAcuste.
The government troops make daring
/ attacks on Neuilly and Cesnies.
The Reveil says General Charette com.
msnds the troops in Bois de BoDglone
Rossel has not gone to Versailles, as has
been reported. but remains outside of P1rii
ready to give his assistance to the revolu'
| ton.
WAsHrNGToS, May ll.-Mueh astonish-
! nent is expressed in official circles at the
pu ublicstion of the treaty of Washington 10
the New York Tribune, this morning.
some official inquiry will, according to what
is said by several Senators, be made into
the mystery of the publication, and also TO
the means correspondents have of obtaining
information concerning debates in secret
session.
The message of the President, communi-
eating the treaty TO the Senate, is said TO be
very brief, and makes no recommendation,
but merely submits it for consideration.
The President has directed that General
N. Michler be relieved from duty IS Super
ntendeut of Public Buildings and Grounds,
and that General o. E. Babcock be assign
sd to duty ss Superintendent in his place.
General BAboock will still retain bis posi-
lion nnon the Presidents staff
BRooKLYE, May l2-George Neep was
placed on trial in the criminal court here
before Judge MoCue yesterday, on the
charge of numbering Dennis Mccormick on
The 18th of March last, in beer saloon in
Green point. The deceased, in company
With athers, raised disturbance in the sal
1on aud Neep drew pistol and shot him
dead. The case viii be concluded to-day.
NEw YoRK, May 12.-Yesterday P. M
three men we're ascending an elevator 454
Cherry street, when it broke, precipitatiuR
them from the third story to the first and al
we're seriously injured. They were removed
to Belle vue hospital.
Last night large number Of the constit
uents of Jas. Irving, and large delegation
from Jones county, headed by band, pro
| ceeded TO his residence in East 2lst street
and honored him with q serenade. IrvinI
thanked them for the honor, and speeches
we're delivered by several of the leading
men Of the 28th Ward, complimentary u
him es q representative, after which the ser
enaders visited the residence of J. c. Brien
the ex Sheriff in East Gath street, and hon
ored him with seranade.
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