The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-13

Jan. l3th.--A report was brought up yester-
day morning, that Il large propeller was ashore
few miles below Cape Henry. The Spaul
ding was sent to her assistance but could
fud nothing Of her, and consequently, return
ed here early last night. The enemy raised
flagstaff and flag yesterday, on oewalTs
Point which is seen very conspicuously above
the trees. The Spauldng is loading rapidly
and is expected to sail for Port Royal via Hat
tcras this evening. Company b. Of the naval
brigade with Col. Wardrop and Lieut.. Tillot-
son, came over from Camp Hamilton this p.
M, and went on board the gun boats lunch
back and Southfcd, to man the guns. The
above are part Of Gen. Burnsides's eYpedi.
ton.
WAsmlsGroS, Jau. l3th.-Rumors contin
ne to be circulated representing the condi.
ton OF Gen Mcclellan AZ unfavOrable. but
the truth is he continues daily to improve, he
rides in his carriage on business.
The president has approved the joint res.
olution explanatory Of the act to increase the
duties on Tea, Coffee and Sugar.
New YORK, Jan. l3.-Flour market shade
better. Sales 10000 barrels. S5,j0a5, co.
super state; S5,89a5,9j, extra state; S5,5Oa
$50 super western; s., sOa5.9O, common to
medium extra western; S5,95a6, shipping
brands extra X ii q.
Canadian -four firm. sales 5000 barrels.
IS, 50a5,G0, super; S5,SOaG,75, common to
choice.
Rye -four steady. S3,3Oai,25.
Wheat market quiet and firm. l,3j, am.
Der Iowa; 81 40 amber Michigan
Rye steady. SLASH
Barley quiet. 7jaS4.
Corn market quiet and steady. GGaG6!,
mixed western.
Oats quiet 4la43.
Whisky quiet and entirely nominal.
Pork quiet. Sll, 75al2,25, mess; SSa9, so,
! prime.
! WASHINGTON, Jan. l. 49, House - Mr.
Stevens from the committee on WAYS and
means, reported the army appropriation bill 4,
referred to the committee OF the whole.
Mr.. Davis, from the committee on elections,
made a favorable report ON the mempral of
Andrew j. Clements, praying that he be ad
mtted to a seat ~ representative from the
4h congressional district Of Tennessee The
report was adopted.
Mr. Clements was qualified by taking the
oath to support the constitution'Of the United
States.
Mr. Holman, from the select committee N
government contracts, reported resolutions,
which were adopted, calling on the secretary
of war to inform the house under what au.
thGrity and by whom army supplies and other
property held for military purposes IN Utah
were sold, with Il statement OF the property,
! its cost and value, and the amount realized
| from the sale; with notices, if any was given,
of the sale and ii any supplies were destroy
ed, and by whose direction; and that the sec
rotary furnish copy OF the order for that
purpose. Also that the secretary inform the
house bv whose authority 400 troops have
been organized in Colorado; what disposition
is to be made OF them what arms have been
purchased by the government of that terri.
tory, and whether it is the intention Of the
war department to recognize and liquidate
the debt thus incurred, including the purchase
of arms. &c.
Senate-A number Of petitions were pre-.
scented,
Mr. Sumner, from committee on federal re.
latipns, reported the bill on the subject of the
private spoilS claims, with a recommendation
that 1t be postponed until next session
Mr.. Wilson, from the military committee
reported house bill making appropriation Of
$3.50, 900, for completing defences OF Wash
ington.
Mr.. Wilson said most of this amount was
owed for work already DONE
Objections were made to the appropriation.
Mr.. Cowan, from the judiciary committee,
reported on the resolution to expel Jesse d.
Bright that the facts were not sufficient, and
that the resolution do not pass.
On motion of Mr.. Wilkinson the subject
was postponed and made the special order for
| Thursday
Mr.. Carlisle offered a resolution that the
| finance committee consider the expediency
of providing by direct taxation on all kinds of
/ property for revenue of $500, 600, 900, and
issuing bonds for that amount Also for the
| issuing of bonds to the amount of $500 O0O,-
900, and to establish banking agency in
New York, &c. Laid over.
HANCOCK Va, Jan. 18th, via Frederick,
Jan. 18th. Zen. jackson, with $4,000 regu
lars. 5000 militia and Is guns, after threat
ening Romney, appeared before this place at
at distance, to-day, probably on his return
to Winchester, He had three days rations
left. Up.to the time of this dispatch, he had
made no demonstration. A week ago yester-
day. he, with full force, appeared at Bath,
where there were but about 500 union troops,
these being detachments Of several regiments
TIA, who were repulsed by our volunteers. -
Subsequently, Jackson's regulars made an
attack in front at the same time executing
a flank movement, when our troops fell back
on Hancock. The estimate of Jackson's
force is corroborated from several sources.
New YORK, Jan. l3.--Stocks less active
and lower. Money plenty and easier. 49,.
600 of American gold sold at the board at
lO21al03. The inside sale in thirty days.
Gold selling less amount at 2a2! Sterling
exchange dull at ll4a1l4l. CO K $50;
Warren, TO- c B. & z, 59l; G &C, 6s; c 4
P, l5s; I, 81; Ills. Central scrip. -; Pan.
,13; NJ S 20i: Do guaranteed ~; c sit;
Pac. M974; Y c, So: Erie, 3ii; dc pre-
ferred, 57s; Huds. 1913; Harl l3l do preferred
80; C & K |, bonds 81; U 6'ss coupons,
90.