The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-05

Tcgraphcl to the Rock island Argus.
ATLANTA, Ga, Feb, 2S--The Confedcracy
Of tals morning states that General Bushrod
johnson escaped from Fort DpnoI,on and ar
rived NJ NurtrecsbjrD last Sunday.
Heavy rams have recently fallen and the
roads from Nashville nave been greatly dam
aged.
The Richmond Dispatch says Co.'s. Corco-
ran and W'icDx,anl,other federal prisoners to
the number Of lOD arrived there on Friday
from Columbia, s. C., and are waiting trans
shipment to Newport News. They may, how
ever, not start for several weeks. ~ the ar.
engagements for sending them away have not
been completed.
Col. Wllcox is the officer who acted as mil
itary governor at Alexaudra, when it was
first occupied 10y the iederalS.
1t is reported from Richmond, that John
NJ Bolts has been arrested and thrown into
prison Tor manltestlng union procIIvlties.
Richmond papers publish general orders
No. g. dated:
Adutant and Inspector Genl-. Office,
Richmond, March LIST.
| WHEREIN, JEFF. Davis proclaims martial
| law over richmond and adjoining country for
/ 10 miles All distllatIOn Of spirltuous Ii
| quors, and their sale is forbidden, on account
/ of decentralization Of the army and the pre-
valent disorder.
| WASHINGTON, March 1. The following dis.
patch was received to night from the cores
pendent Of the associated press
Gen. Banks forces occupied Martinsburg
yesterday, without opposition, and the pick
cts continue to bring IN prisoners. Although
few in number they are Of much Importance.
Among those taken last night was Rev. T.
j. McNcIgh, chaplain of the ID Virginia IN
iautry. he was captured by company X,
Michigan cavalry, near BerryviiIe.
Intelligence from Winchester leads to the
belief that Jackson is there IN full force and
has completed his preparations to oppose OUT
approach three lnles east Of that place.
The same authority says his army is W Ii
proylsoned. supplied and clothed.
Gen. Mcclellan has issued general order
| announcing with deep regret to the army of
the Potomac the death of Brig, Gen. Lander
lie pays high compliment to his public ser
wees, intelligence and courage.
Gen. Mcclellan to dav issued general
order dismssing Col. kerrigan from the ser
/ wee tor the various offences OF which he was
convicted by court martial
The Richmond Dispatch calls attention to
mysterious writings on the wall, indicating
! that union consplrator- are at work. Among
these writing are the following:
"tnion men, attention. Watch aud wait.
The union forever, The day is dawning: the
hour of dcllverance now approaches" 1t
was these significant announcements which
caused the arrest Of John Minor Bolts and %
other suspected citizens Of wealth, character
aud position, and the proclamation of martial
law.
The Richmond Dispatch urges summary
measures for checking the progress Of treas
on. and advocates the arrest and execution Of
the consplrators.
1t was thought that Coils Corcorau and Viii
cox would now be held us hostages for Gems.
Buokner and Tilghman, but this was merely
rumored.
Coils. Corcoran and Wilcox and other tede-
raj prisoners had arrived at Richmond.
There was great panic at Richmond
caused by the recent defeats. The leading
traitors exhibited the greatest trepidation
Fort Monroe, March IA flag of truce
was sent over to Crauey Island to-day, but
no passengers returned.
All prisoners having arms Of any discrip-
uon, are requested 70 deliver the same to the
ordnance department, on or before the 9Th of
March, otherwise they would be seized.
The Mchmoni Dispatch says this measure /
Will be hailed with satisfaction by all classes. /
BALTIMORE. March, 5. A letter from Fort
Monroe, published in the American of this
city, says that yesterday Richmond dispatch
that the steamer Nashville came
direct from Southampton. to North Carolina
coast, and approached the blockadng vessel