Rock Island Argus., 1872-01-11

LONDON, Jan l0.-Au inuanse demon
ssrstion was made ct Limerick tonight by
supporters Of home rule. Thirty thousand
persons, bearing many banners, aud &C
cou4paned By numerous bands OF music,
marched through the principal streets, and
suGlly halted st Daniel O'OonnslPs mon
umeul, where number OF speeches were
made.
SAN FRAECIsCo, Jan. 9.-The latest ed
vices from the head waters of KeRn River
where The tigh: between Charles Jones, an
escaped convict from the Nevada State
Prison, and francis s. Armistsdt, who was
pursuing him, occurred, confirm all
the particulars sent first in regard to the
affair. Jones was shot twelve times, and
Armistadt nine with heavy rifles, at ten
PAGES. Both G3ed. The fgh. is considered
the most desperate on record.
ROME, Jan. IO.--It is announced that
the Pope will soon send en- ultimatum 70
the Roman Catholic Bishops who have not
accepted the doctrine OF Instability.
New YoRK, jan. lO.-A petition has
been forwarded to the State Senate at AL
bany setting forth that proof is abundant
that the election of Tweed was the result ol
fraud, and praying his seat be declared va
cant The evidence of frauds RocompAuy
the petition.
There is no extraordinary activity 81
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Is has been
stated.
There is q rumor that Stokes is already
indicted, but it is probably untrue, though
it is understood the case is under considera
ton in the Grand Jury.
1t is rumored that Gen. Mcclellan vii
succeed Fisk as Vice President of the Eri'
railway.
The coroner SAYS he will not bail Stokes
but be is undecided what to do about pre-
sentiug the case to the Grand Jury unit
| legally advised.
A Madrid special of the 9th states tha
General Sherman and Lieutenant Gran
arrived there on the 7th. They were pre-
scented to King Amadeus BY the American
Charge d Affairs. The King is reported 81
saying he was pleased to see so famous
representative of the American army q
General Sherman, and that he always enter
tanned friendship and admiration for tn
American people. He desired that tn
most cordial relations, as asbetween neighbor
whose interests lie in the preservation O
peace, may always exist between the Unite
States and Spain.
New ORLEANS, Jan. l0.-The politica
situation is essentially unchanged, so fa
as any return to peace or quiet is cor
oerned.
To-day the Coroner promulgated vel
dict charging the sergeant at arms and tw
/ e 81 k-anak oF L.
with killing Wheyland, and finding Gen. "
Carter accessory before the fact. On thi
verdict the Governur ordered the arrest c
Garter, which, however, has not yet bee
effected.
A proposition to petition the general 60,
ernment for declaration OF martial law
being agitated by the citizens
s committee of citizens waited upon tb
Governor and asked to consent 20 COL
ference with the Osrterites, with view
some settlement of the troubles, but h
refused, declaring Carter q fugitive frol
Justice, but ne would welcome back all II
members Of the Legislature.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. l0.--Gsneral. q Y
Ha!leck died at his residence in this city
s;25 last night, of congestion OF the brsi
supesiuducsd By disease of the liver wi
which ne had been afflicted some time. .
WASHINGTON, Jan. l0.-Oommsnder a
exandsr Il. Simms, of the navy, has be'
found guilty of cruel punishment, abuse
ofheiHl power, and oppressive and inhum'
conduct, unbeeoming an officer and Re
, tleman, The sentence is that he be su
pended three yesrs, and reprimanded
= the general orders by the Secretary of 4
Navy.
CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-Gaydner's Aoaden
y of Music, the frst theater erected since 4
9 FIRE, was opened to night BY the oelebra
d Wyndham comedy troupe. The thea,
cost $45, 900.