The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-01-14

Barnsids erveiitio"- Washington Items,
Photographed to the Rock Island Argus.
NV YORK, Jan. II. The Tribune's Fort
Monroe letter Of the 10Th says;
Common rumor and belief have it that
Burnsdes' expedition will rendezvous at Hat.
teras Inlet, and that Pamlico and Albemarle
Sounds will be the immediate fields Of opera
ton.
1t is understood that the force when fairly
aiioat will address itself to Roanoke Island,
which is strongly fortified, and defended by
from 1000 to 5000 men. presume the clear.
ing out OF the rebels from all the sounds will
follow.
1t must not be supposed this is all the work
laid out for the expedition.
Special to Tribune;
WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-Some time ago,
Gen. Hooker asked Mcclellan what he should
do with 30 or 90 fugitive slaves who were
within his lines ut Budi's Ferry.
Gen. Mcclellan replied, with an order di,
recting HIM to enquire IN each case whether
the fugitive had or not been employed in
the military service.of the enemy. If he had
been, Gen. Hooker should employ him; if not
~ SDOuli fAlIuIt NM IItul MS llUtS, tHl-
liberating him, leaving the final disposition of
the bond. men TO the civil authorities.
1t is understood that a similar rule will
hereafter be applied in every case occurring
within the lines Of the army Of the Potomac,
constituted. the department Of Key West,
consisting Of Tortugas and Fort Taylor. 1t
/ will be under the command Of Brig General
Brennan.
General Mckinstry viii De brought to
! trial, at st. Louis, a. soon rs his accounts
! have been fully examined by the committee
now in session there.
| The senate committee on foreign affairs
will soon report bill for the recognition Of
/ linyti aud Liberia The bill makes provision
for the appointment OF a charge to both of
these countries and be- empowered To act as
commissioners of migration.
The senate military committee will soon
report bill to repeal the law making it OBJ
ligatory upon the secretary 0fwar to discharge
from service all minors ON proof of their mi
nority.
FINES dispatch
There Is much doubt expressed tonight
whether Mr.. Cameron will be confirmed rs
Minister to Russia, but he will be, think,
without doubt.
Ben. Wade was the chief conpititnr urged
upon the president a. secretary Of war, in
place of Cameron.
G. NJ. Clay wants to take command in
the army. He will be appointed brgadier
general
The appointment Of Mr. stanton, as score
tary of war, gives great pleasure They have
confidence in his energy and pluck, and be-
Iicvc he will push on the war.
MCGREGoR, Iowa, Jan. l4.--Fire Yesterday
morning destroyed North's grocery store,
O'Brier : grocery, Giles .ewelry store, Me
ellis liquor store, Turner's clothing store.
Bowens cabinet store, City Hotel and seve-
raj other buildings; stock mostly saved total
loss, S2j 900
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Jan. l3.-The Santa
Fe mail has arrived, with dates to Dec. 29th.
Two thousand Texas troops are reported to
be marching up the Rio Grande river tor the
purpose ofattacking Fort Craig and the same
number marching up the Pccos river, to at
tack Fort Union. The troops stationed at
Fort Wise have been ordered to New Mexico.
Fort Union is well prepared to receive an
attnCk, but fears are entertained that Fort
Craig will be taken and the Texans advance
walls in that place
CLEVELAND, Jan, l4-Gov. Tod was in-.
augurated at Columbus yesterday. His mes.
sage is brief. The governor has confidence
in thepurlty and patriotism of President Lin
coin, and commends the presidents determin-
alton 10 restore the government to its former
prestige and Vi or irrespective of the result
upon the domestic institutions of any of the
states
He recommends the reduction of the sala.
ries Of all state officers except auditor and
treasurer, and reduction per diem on the
compensation of legislators, and reduction
on local taxation--the object these retrench.
ments being to enable Ohio to furnish money
to prosecute the war
lie also comments new system Of taxing
railways. and continuance of the tax to sup,
port the families ofvolunteerS and advises that
banks be allowed to suspend specie payments,
and, finally, thorough organization of the
state militia.
New YoRk, Jan. l4-FIour marke. rules
very firm. S5,50a5;60 superior state; s. .S0a |
), IS extra state; SIS 50a5. GO superior western;
s., S0aj, 90 common to medium extra western:
s., 90a6, 90 shipping brands extra r II O.
Canadian -four firm at IS, 5Oa5, 90 SUPERIOR ,
- ,S0aG1j common to choice extra.
Rye -four steady at 3.50a4, 25.
Wheat market very firm, but limited sup
ply Offering checks the transactions. Red .
Jersey -, f2; red Indiana Sl,43. /
Rye steady at 81.
Barley quiet. 73a74
Corn market quiet and steady. 66a662,
mixed western.
Oats dull. 4lal3 Canadian, Western, Jer-
sey and state.
Pork quiet Sli,7jal2,37l mess; SSao,50,
prime
Whisky held at 24c, with buyers at 23c.
Stocks better. Money unchanged Sterl-
ing exchange in moderate demand. Bankers
bills l4aal5 per cent. Market stiffening. L
6's Sic, rejected at 90c; coupons, 90sc;
)hio state 6's e6a93c; Ills canal rejected at