The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-06-21

VI llc DFaNcNcs, one DraHCh commences Nv
Sioux City, another at a point on the western
boundary Of Iowa, which will probably be at
or near Omaha City or the mouth OF the Platte
river Both of these branches are to be con
structed by the Union Pacific company, which
constructs the main road.
Tho kansa, branch commencing opposite
Kansas City, and is to be constructed by
Kansas company, and with this branch the
Hannibal 4 St, Joseph railroad is authorized
TO form II connection.
The main road is to run by the most direct
and practicable route. 10 be located subject to
the approval Of the president,
BY the house bill the road was 10 commence
on the l02d meridian, and the terminus was
not necessarily within the territory OF Ne.
braska, but probably the house will agree TO
the senate's amendment.
There is little doubt Of the final passage Of
the bill, substantially as passed by the sen
ate,
Col. Turchin, of the 10Th H., and Col.
Bragg, Of Mass, have been nominated brig
adler generals.
The llerald's Washington dispatch says it
is now definitely known that congress will
adjourn between the LIST and 18th Of July.
NEw ioRK,Jun 2l.-The government has
NV hlNlui lHl'iilR'Htt w kHt tNIllulullbI VI
Fort Morgan, near Mobile.
fREDERICksGuRG, June In the fight at
Port Republic Col. CAROLS artillery used
nothing but canister and grape, and when the
enemy came too near to use these, the men
used their revovers with telling effect. Col.
Carroll led three successive charges to the
support OF the 7th Ind, driving the enemy
back until they were thanked and compelled
! to retreat.
! The state jurisdiction has been re .estab-
lishcd in Morgan ana Berkeley counties, and
will shortly extend to jefferson and Frederic.
! At the election in Berkeley last month Gov
Pierpont received a majority.
/ y good haul Of guns pistols and ammunl
ton was made in Berryyille yesterday. The
arms were loaded with ball cartridges.
The Office of the Perryyile Conservative
was contiscatcd for secession publications, and
the effects removed here to aid in army print
/ ing.
4 large amount Of ammunition, left by
Gen. Sickles, it ~ supposed, was discovered
by the ordnance officers in the old stone
church to day. 1t had probably been over
looked by the enemy
The first instance Of the arrest of II colored
man for ab"tting the enemy occurred to-day.
1t had been stated that he volunteered as
guide for Jackson in his late advance hithcr
He was confined for further investigation.
IGen. Sgcl has been placed III command of
this department during the temporary absence
Of Gen. Banks, who returns tomorrow.
The bridge over the Potomac at Harper :
Ferry has been rebuilt, and the cars run re.
gularly, to the west.
At the instance Of the government, the
Baltimore K Ohio Railroad Co. are repairing
the Winchester 4 Potomac road, and will be
resumed by Thursday. This will greatly
facilitate the transpOrtIOn ofmuch.needed sup
plies.
The occupation Of the valley by our present
forces has not restored feeling of security tt
loyal residents.
jackson will shortly pay US another visit in
his usual style.
BosTON, June 2l.-lhc passenger depot OF
the Eastern railroad was destroyed by fire
this morning. Loss about 100000 which il
fully insured.
WASHINGTON. June 81. Maj Gen. Pope
who has greatly distinguished himself, by hi,
operations in the west is expected shortly t.
be in Washington, at the invitation of thu
government.
NEW YORK, June 2l.-Four steady ant
unchauged 81 l5a425 super western; So
| al 60 common to medium extra wcstern:S4S 8;
. al common to good shipping brands extra X
II. o.
Wheat quiet, slightly iavoring buyers 81
Ojal ,OG Mil. club amber Iowa Si,l5; winte
red western 81, IL.
Whisky heavy heavy, 2ja2Gc.
Stoke. 4 r. |. G73.
| CAIRO, June 2l.-Col Elicit of the ran
fleet died here this morning from the effect o
wounds received in the naval fight before
Memphis.
Fort MONROE, June 20.-Ihe fleet in Jane
river remains rs previously reported quietl.
At anchor above City Point
Gen. Dix proceeded to New Point Comfor
this morning to make arrangements for tn
new hospitals there.
This, as well as White House Point, is il
his lines.
The Nelly Baker brought down $50 rebe
prisoners. captured by our cavalry scouts n
different points near Richmond, recently.
Everything is reported quiet in the arm
Of the Potomac,
e The U. 5. gunboat Connecticut, Com Wood
hull, arrived this morning from ports on tn
I southern coast, bringing dates from Matagord
bay to June ID New Orleans 5th, Mobile eth
t Pensacola Sth, Cedar Keys, Tampa bay and 81
t Marks 9th, Key West l4th. Port Royal lSu
| and Fort Monroe Goth.
G She brings a large mail from the squadron
and e. sick and wounded from the variou
ports principally those from New Orlean
, who were wounded on capturing the forts be
u lew that place.
Nothing of Importance had transrired a
Ma,asorda Bay.
= The mortar beats were preparing to tax
the forts at Mobile.
At Cedar Keys all was quiet.
Gen Branon, with his entire force, ha
. been ordered from Key West to Hilton head
', CoRISru, June l9,-The telegraph nort
, was Frustrated by storm in the early par
of the week.
I Our army has returned from Bonneville
!, and now occupies more northern position.
The Memphis Il Charleston Railroad is il
, running order eastward to Tuscumbia, anC
westward to Cypress Greek.
, The Mobile X Ohio road is running nortt
: to Jackson, and railroad communication i
, open to Grand Junction via jackson.
The road west from the junction Is report(
badly damaged.
: All railroads and telegraphs are in good con
dition.
Maj. Gen. Ord, Brigadiers Sullivan ant
Hamilton have arrived.
Considerable union sentiment in West Ten
!, nessee, especially in Bolivar and jackson.
Beauregard's army, at last accounts, wer,
at Okolona $4,000 strong. 10000 men under
. Kirby Smith at Chattanooga, $1,000 under
Price and Nandorn at Fulton and SINAI