The daily Argus., 1874-01-07
TELEGRAPHIC,
Illinois Legislature.
The Case of Gage before the
Grand Jary.
Washington Rusnors in re-
gard to Gushing and
Williams.
Ohio Censures the Salary
Grab.
Republicans vote against
the Resolution of Censure.
Useless G. on his Muscle.
Johnny Logan Lassoed.

OOAAAy Avg hA A6sSSV0Us
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 6.-The Illinois Leg
islature met in adjourned session at noon
to-day. In the Senate forty were present,
in the House, one hundred and three
Morris Kelley, of Adams county, was
elected TO fill vacancy in the 37th Sen
atorial district, sworn in, and took his seat.
The Governor S message was read in both
Houses and ordered printed.
In the Senate, Mr.. Casey presented bill
for extending the time for the collection of
taxes
In the House, resolution for adjourn
ment sine die on the 7th inst, was over
whelmingly defeated.
Mr.. Ray, Of Grundy, introduced bill
for the repeal of the railroad aid law of
1869, known as the grab law
Both Houses adjourned early
CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-The case of David
A. Gage, defaulting City Treasurer, was
presented to the Grand Jury in the Crimi-
nal Court o-day, and large number of
witnesses in the case were examined
Among the witnesses are ex-Mayor Bond,
ex- Comptroller Burley, Mayor Colvin,
Treasurer o Hara, Comptroller Hayes, and
number of Aldermen and ex-Aldermen.
besides clerks in the fiscal departments Of
| the city government.
Geo. NJ. How was to-day elected Presi-
dent of the Board Of Trade for the ensuing
year, after an exciting contest lasting two
days
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 6.-The House
this morning adopted the resolution, offer
ed yesterday, censuring Congress for pass
ing, and the President for signing the sala-
ry bill by unanimous Democratic vote,
the Republicans voting against it because
they could not secure division of the
question,
| WASHINGTON, Jan.s-The Senate Com
nittee on Foreign Affairs agreed to renor,
favorably on Cushing's nomination as min
lister to Spain.
1t is rumored that the President will
withdraw the nomination of Williams a:
IChiet Justice, and substitute Mr.. Gushing
giving Williams the ministry to Spain.
There is contest among the Politician
for the vacancy of the office of First Depu
ty Commissioner of Internal Revenue
The Illinois delegation and others claim i
for eX-Supervisor Mum.
The Pacific Coast Congressman are press
ing ex-Collector Carrie.
The Treasury Department recommend
Second Deputy Rogers, in accordance witt
the civil service law, while the Commits
sioner himself represents to the Presiden
that there is no necessity for continuanc
Of the office.
The Senate Finance Committee agrees
to report favorably on the bill authorizin
the national banks to withdraw the bond
deposited in security for circulation in pro
portion as they retire the notes.
The House committee on appropriation
, to-day, cut down the navy estimates thre
millions. The bill, as agreed upon nov
three millions heretofore appropriated.
The President nominated Benz. NJ. PREF
u tiss, Pension Agent, at Quincy, LII.
The Cabinet session was to-day attende
| by all the members and lasted about tW
hours. The condition of affairs in Spai
was under consideration, and several di
3 patches from Minister Sickles to Secretar
Fish were read. They contain no matter
:. of interest not already published.
The opinion in official and diplomat
circles is that the Spanish Republics pra
a tically ended
There was no reference in the Cabin
session to the nomination of Williams
- the Chief Justiceship, and there is no a
thority for saying that the President h;
Indicated any intention of withdrawing ii
n animation.
New YORK, Jan 6.-Suit has been b
gun by copids against Edwin Rowe K Ct
to recover two hundred thousand dolla
rs in gold for alleged violation of the revenl
d. law
ALBANY, Jan. The legislature met
noon to day, James G. Hustled Republica
ch was elected Speaker of the House
Governor Dix s message was presents
to the Legislature to-day He says Il
~ general condition of the State is gratifyin
10 The debt is comparatively Small, educ
g. tional institutions fourishing, charitab
cA institutions well managed, taxes enforc
with renewed vigor, and great crimina
- brought to speedy and exemplary punis
ment. Referring to the robbery OF t
State Treasury, he exculpates every o
from guilty intent except Mr.. Phelps, b
thinks the Treasurer was inattentive to
duties, He deyotes large space to Il
railroads and canals of the State, al
" thinks that there have been great abus
in the management of the Erie canal, a
will insure its ability to compete with OF
er routes.
ST. LOUIS, Jan Ga Republican I
peka special says the case of Senator POI
eroy, for bribery, was called in the Coun
Court to-day. The defendant was absel
his counsel asked further continuan
which was refused. and Pnmeroy's bail
$4,000 was ordered forfeited, but subj
to resembling however, if the defends
appears for trial during this month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-A number
er Administration senators opposed to
confirmation of Williams called on I
President this morning to confer with b
on the subject of the Chief Justicesh
They received much light, and if they
g, not see their way it will be their own fat
When it was attempted to lay before |
President the almost unanimous object
IS, of the bar, as well as the press of the col
try to Williams confirmation Gen. Ora
maintained moody silence, but ultimat
'As' become quite excited and pretty plainly
timated that his mind was made up /;
he did not see any reason to change
rs,v The President has began his Villa
campaign in good earnest; he is enga.
in assaulting and capturing the insurge
R. one by one, using the direct argument