The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-19
Hayes "Polioy'--It is to Soft Soap
Democrats.
GEN. EsCoREDo AcoUIeTED-A o. o
JUDGE SLAPPED In THE FACE.
Attempt to Assassinate the Emporer and
= N Bismarck. Hx
MURDERS, FIRES, 10. &c.
(synopAis of sundays Teleprsms

Synopsis of Sundays Telegrams.)
4 WASHINGTON, Nov l8. "A caucus of
republican senators was held this evening.
The senators who waited on the president
to acquaint him with the comments of the
previous caucus, gave an account of what
took place. They reported that the
president 10 response to a statement 0f the
widespread uneasiness and dissatisfaction
which had been created among his party
friends by his appointment of democrats
to southern offices, etc., had argued that
his policy in this regard was not .prejudiciat
to the interests of the republican party,
and certainly was not adopted by him for
any want of earnest desire for the perpetu-
alton and maintenance of republican power
and principles. On the contrary it was his
expectation that the pursuance OF this
policy would promote coalition Of the
whig and various other elements naturally
opposed to the democratic party in the
south and eventually secure six or eight
southern states for the republicans. An
the senators at the interview expressed
themselves to the caucus as convinced that
the president was thoroughly sincere in the
belief. They also reported that the presi-
dent said he was very deslrous to be in
harmony with the leaders of the party and
was eratifed to have had au opportunity
of ascertaining thus definitely and clearly
the views expressed; advice and candid
criticism would always be welcome to him.
and be hoped and believed there would be
less causes for condemnation in the future.
In any event if there should be difference
of opinion, there need be no occasion tor
ill-feeling, and he trusted there would be
none. Free discussion followed as TO the
propriety aud probable effects of the
presidents policy 10 case it should be pur-
sued by him and acquiesced in by the
senate. An interchange of views develop
ed the almost unanimous opinion that the
policy of appointing democrats to Offices in
the south is not wise or sound, aud senators
known as friends of the administration ex
pressed doubts whether its pursuance
would have the effect of which the presi-
dent is sanguiDe.
BROWNSVILLE, Nov. 1S.-The trial of
General Escobedo for violation of the
United States neutrality law resulted in
his acquittal, because it was not proven
that the armed men, TO the number of two
or three hundred, who were in camp with
him. actually intended to invade Mexico
During the trial Judge Morrel of the
United States court made some remarks
from the bench which the counsel tor the
defense regarded as rejecting on them and
which they promptly repelled at the time.
Ex Judge Russell, one of the counsel for
the defense, subsequently addressed note
to Judge Morrel, asking him to disclaim
reflection on him. which Judge Morrel re-
fused to do, whereupon russell slapped
Judge Morrel's face 10 the street, after the
close of the trial.
BERLIN, Nov. l8.-The Pole suspected
of designs on the lives of the Emperor and
Prince Bismarck was arrested at a railway
station, but not as was at first reported at
the one at which the Emperor arrived on
his return from hunting The affair caused
great excitement, as the first erroneous re-
ports were to the effect that the man had
been taken in the act of firing at the En-
peror The police received information of
a plot. which is attributed to Polish ultra
montaues. from an outside source, and are
looking OUT for the prisoners supposed
coniederates,
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IS.-During the
services at the Church OF the Ascension.
this morning, Alexander B. Sayres, walked
up the aisle, drew q pistol and shot his
wife, Elizabeth, who occupied pew sew
eral feet in advance Of where Sayres had
been sitting. The bullet entered her back
and she now lies at hospital in dying
condition. Sayres was promptly arrested.
Both parties were regular attendants at the
church, but have been separated for some
years The husband has already served a
tern 10 prisoBsfor breaking her arm.
AUBURN, n. Y, Nov. 1S-The case of
Cora Young. indicted for shooting her par
amour, was given to the jury, Saturday, al
4PM The case of Barr for the murder
| of keeper CASTER, at the Auburn prison.
pretends to be insane, was brought into
court. At o'clock the jury entered In
Cora's case with verdict of acquittal, and
it was received with loud applause. She
tainted During the confusion Barr tried
to escape, and struggle of several min.
utes took place with tie sheriff's officers
Chains were obtained and he was shackleC
amid wild excitement. and the trial pro
ceeded.
PITTsBURG, Nov. l8-A fire broke out
this morning in a fve. story iron from
building on Fifth avenue, occupied by thu
Dispatch newspaper. Owing to scarcity
of water, the efforts of the fire department
were greatly retarded, and it was some
time before efficient streams were on tht
building. The fire in the meantime haC
gained such headway that the three uppel
stories were entirely burned out. and th,
lower portion of the building badly dam
aged by the fire and flooded with water
this dsmage being caused by dropping
embers aud water. The two upper floor
fell and lodged on the third floor, bat th,
building is considered total loss Th,
origin of the FIRE is not known The los
on the building is probably $40. 900; insu
rance unknown. The Dispatch carried
i $25, 900 insurance.
PEKIN. ILL.,. Nov. lS.-A fire Frida,
destroyed the residence of Hon, B. s
Prettyman, north side of this city. 1t wa
beautiful edifce. and the loss, with fur
niture destroyed $4,000; insurance $50,
000 Five thousand each 10 the Hartford
Phoenix, Niagara Falls, German, Americ
Underwriters and Fire Association.