The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-05-30

CAIRO, May 3O,-Rcbel mortars have again
been placed in position near Fort Pillow ard
are returning our fire.
The ram, Monarch, made q reconnaissance
Of the rebel works yesterday morning. She
ran around Craighead Point within range Of
their upper battery guns, and after accom-
plishng her mission, returned without moles
tatiOn.
Several refugees from Memphis have arrived
but report no additional news
CuIcAGo, May &c. \ fire last night destroy
ed the planning mill Of Walker Washburne {
Co.,, together with several adjoining buildings
Loss $4,000,
BALTIMORE, May Goth ten. Dix has re-
quired the Corn Exchange 70 display the
nation flag from the building
PHILADELPHIA, May 29th--A letter from
au officer On McCcllan's stai says Mrs. Gen.
eral Lee and two daughters were found hear
Old Church. and sent to White House. She
expressed surprise that our army had got 50
far south towards Richmond
Times special
WASHINGTON, May 2g.-rhe return to Fort.
ress Monroe Of Col. Hanson, md the report
'hat Gen. lIugcr declined 10 effect the cx-
change, has created considerable surprise
here. Letters from Gen. Woo! explain the
matter by giving the reply Of Gen lIugcr,
which Is that no more exchange, will be made
TIL the priya;eer-men now in our possession
are delivered ~.
1t will be remembered that Col. Corcoran,
Wilcox and others were held as hostages to
be treated a. the priyateero were treated, but
1t never was supposed 'hatth were to be OK
changed for them, Nice, however, as the re
quiremeut ofthe rebels is, il will probably be
speedily granted. The pryatccr.men are al
ready at Fort Monroe.
Mr.. Otel goes there tomorrow to see that
they are promptly sent 10 Gen ilngcr, aud
hoping to return in II few days, bringing Col.
Wilcox, COrcoran and union prisoners to the
number If pirates with him.
BALTIMORE, May 29.-The Episcopal con-
ycntiOn adjourned this afternoon. No discuss
sions were had on national affairs. The dis
loyal members having Il majority vented their
sentiments, by excluding from the standing
committees aud delegations to the general con
ycntion. nearly all loyal men who were
named Tor these positions.
I WAsmNGroN, May 3O.-Thc circnit court
today formally refused writ Of haheas cor.
pu, for the discharge Of IN alleged fugitive
! Subscriptions Of money are being made fOl
/ the employment Of counsel to test the legal
/ ty Of the application Of the fugitive slave law
tothr District Of Columbia before the suprcm,
| court Of the United States.
/ The claimant Of the female slave recently
taken from Marshal lamon is about entering
suit against him for the value Of the woman
/ 1t is stated that the rebel forces under
jackson, still lingcr near Martinsburg o,
llarper's Ferry.
Before Cornth May Midnight
/ There have been no additional movements
except picket diminishing, and strengthen.
our position.
Gen. lIaleck moved his camp two mile
forward to-day.
Lieut.. Webb aid to Gen. Doneson, wa
among the prisoners captured yesterday.
New YORK, May 30.-FIour market 4had
easier but in moderate demand. S42ja4, 81
super state St,4ja4, 80, extra state; S4,75,
4,sj, super western; Sj,45a4, 10 common t,
medium western; $5,0ja5 Is, common t
good shipping brands extra K IL 0.
Wheat Il shade lower.
Corn iirmer. 45aly.
Whisky unchanged.
Stoke. & X. |. tO4.