Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-11-26
Washington Gossip.
Mcdowell appointed a Ma
jor General.
General Hancock to have
charge of the Depart
ment of the Atlantic.
Other News, Etc.

New YORK. Nov. ga morning
paper publishes to-day the story, cur
rent in newspaper circles for nearly
a week, that Horace Greeley is insane,
and says that he is now in the in
sane asylum at White Plains: The same
paper makes public an interview with
Whitelaw Reid, in which that gentleman
is made to say. in answer 10 a question,
that Greeley has been under medical
treatment for some time He is always
eccentric in manner, and very likely might
be considered by some stark mad For
months prior to the death of his wife he
did not sleep an hour a night, and since
her death he has been in the same cOndi-
ton. In answer to the question, Is it
true that Greeley drew knife on one of
friends?' Reid is made to answer by the
interviewer: / tell you he (Greeley) has
done nothing which to those who know him
seems strange He is always an eccentric
man, and, at best, acts as if he were queer,
but now, when nervously Frustrated, stran-
gers might think him crazy. | have seen
him positively furious when first proof
was brought him instead of revise, but |
know and understand him" Reid said
Greeley, notwithstanding his loss of sleep
and appetite, was in general good health
and made request of the reporter to say
he was only nervously PROSTATE
was no good in saying more. Greeley has
had enough to worry him, and what he
needs is quiet and rest
Mr.. Sinclair, publisher of the Tribune,
stated to an Express reporter to-day that
Greeleys mind is not seriously affected
and that he is only suffering from nervous
prostration. An interviewer obtained from
the Tribune the statement that they knew
nothing of Mr.. Greeley's insanity or of his
being placed in an asylum, he being much
depressed for some days but when last
heard from had sufficiently recovered to
be able to eat regularly and to converse
with his friends. Mr.. Greeley is in need
OF rest from the annoyance of visitors and
the cares of business
The Express has assurances that Gree
ley is not in the very bad state of health
indicated by the story published this
morning, though unable to be at his post
or to perform editorial duty. 1t discredits
the statements made and hopes soon to
see him restored in health and with spirit
enough to strike back at those wanting in
magnanimity
In relation to the reported detection Of
election frauds in Louisiana and the trans
fer of that State from Greeley to Grant in
consequence, the Tribune says: IF Gov.
WarmOth or any person has been engaged
in tampering with the returns, we trust
that speedy punishment may be awarded
for the crime against free institutions thus
committed. No candidate has or could
have IN any election an interest so great as
that of the whole people that their will,
honestly expressed, should be honestly re-
corded"
Boston, Nov. 25.-In the Senate To-
day, the Joint Special Committee of In
surance reported general insurance bill
In the House bill was reported author
izing the city of Boston to borrow twenty
millions of dollars, and loan the same on
proper security, to sufferers by the fire
the act to be accepted by both branches
of the Boston City Council before it be-
comes valid
| The revenue defrauding case against
| VIM. I. World & Co, is said to have beer
compromised by the latter paying into the
Treasury $49Q000. The amount orig.
inally claimed by the Government was s., :
100000. The suit against the same firm
in New York has been compromised BY
the payment of 100000.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Presi
dent message is completed In the rough
and is to be considered by the Cabinet to
morrow He does not declare in favor O
general amnesty
U. S. vessels have not been ordered Il
cooperate with the British expedition
I hn n,lo ID
cial to New York paper.
Gen. Mcdowell has been appointed Ma
jor General, in place of Gen. Meade, anC
ordered to the Department of the South
Gen. Hancock is ordered to the Depart
ment of the Atlantic
Paymaster Hodge, sentenced to tel
years imprisonment on charge of embez
element, has been pardOned by the Presi
dent.
General Terry will take command of tn,
department of Dakota vacated by Gen
Hancock.
CHICAGO, Nov 25.-The police repor
but sixteen arrests for violation of tn,
Sunday liquor law, and it has become evi
dent that it is possible to enforce the ordi
nance. Prominent members of the Per
sonal Liberty League despair of securing
the repeal of the State liquor law
PEORIA, Nov. 25-The Board of Uu
derwriters to-day approved an advance il
the rates Of insurance, but strongly pro
tested against any reduction in the com
pensatlon of agents.
MEMPHIS, Nov. 25.-Rain has been fall
ing steadily since last night and scarcely
horse or mule can be seen on the streets
Business is suffering in consequence
The horse malady has caused a virtua
suspension of business The depots ar,
filed with freight which it is impossible t
deliver.
RALEIGH, Nov. 25.-The conservative
in caucus this evening nominated ex-Gov
ernor Vance for u. S. Senator. Seven O
eight of Judge Merrimon's friends with
drew from the caucus. Balloting com
mences tomorrow
| OMAHA, Nov. 25.-Three men, nameC
Rocha, Herman and Meyers, were fount
dead at the old government camp abou
forty miles north of Mcpherson station, il
the Trap Fork, two days ago. They hat
the appearance of being murdered b,
white men. They were hunters and trap
pers who had LETT Mcpherson on Novem
| Der 14th.