The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-01-03
SENSIBLE ACTION OF THE CITY
AUTHORITIES.
WHAT JEFF. DAVIS WANTS TO Do If
HE'S OVERCOME.
EXPLANATION OF THE BLAIR MIS-
SION To RICHMOND.

NEW 1ORk, Jan. o. ne IN L lflUuH6
Washington special says: All there is known
of the Bairs' mission is this: The president
was fully apprized of the motives and purpo-
ses that induced the elder Blair to desire
to go TO Richmond, but he declined to make
himself responsible for their journey. he
would not give written authorization nor
officially permit it, but he told Mr.. Blair that
he should allow Gen. Grant to act as his own
sense of duty dicta,ed, in furnisbinghim pas
sage through our lines.
1t is understood here that when the Blairs
reached Grants headquarters the telegram
from the secretary of war was there ahead of
them apprising the general that their mis-
sion to Richmond was self assumed and with
out the authority Of the president, and sug
costing i'll the spirit and termsof the dispatch
If not In words that the mission had better be
stopped s
The Blairs stayed at headquarters days,
and then retraced their way home.
1t is understood that Montgonerywas not to
go into Richmond with his tather> that he
was TO await his return at City Point to strip
this mission of all diplomatic character.
1t is rumored that Mr.. Blair wishes to 60
to Richmond to recover portions Of his politi-
cal CORES pondence taken last year by Brock
inridge from his manson at Silver Springs,
and which Is OF so delicate character that
mercy 10 living politicians requires that it
should be recovered at all hazards.
New YORK, Jan. ga Beaufort cores
pendent under date of Dec 28th says: The
enemy evidently expects an attack Char
| lesion and Branchyiile.
Refugees say Charleston will be attacked
| by formidable iorce.
Our fleet is engaged in removing obstruc-
tions from Savannah in winch Il formidable
| channel has been made tor vessels plying be
| tween Hilton Head and Savannah.
Fosters army is still at Broad River Land
| ing, covering Charleston and Savannah.
1t is now said Gurdee's army passed over
that road to Charleston.
| We have had many visits from Savannah,
| and the citizens speak we'll of SHERMAN.
| Gen Geary has issued orders fer dividing
| Savannah into two military districts
! Gen Sherman. in special field orders, states
that Savannah is and will be held as mill
tary post for future military uses, and it is
proper to lay down certain general princi-
| plies that oil may understand their duties
| and obligations.
lie then proceeds to state what may be
| permitsed for the conveniance and comfort of
| the people, in which are mbraced all the
necessary priveledges of large colll.a. s'st-7.
The publication o. newspapers is limited
to two. The editors are to be held to strict
| res pons bility tor libels, mischieVous matter.
Premature news of exaggerated S atements
| or any comments whatever in the acts of the
authorities.
| The Savannah Republican Of the 18th uit.
| contains the proceedings of public meeting
called by the mayor and a large number Oh
| influential citizens TO take into consideration
| a matter relating to the present and the future
welfare of their interests.
They cheerfuliy acquiesce in the surrender
of the city and in the language OF the presi-
dent of the United States seek to have peace
| By LAYING down their arms and submitting SO
| the national authorities under the consttu
| ton, leaving all questions which remain to
he adjusted by the peaceful means of the
! legislature, conference and votes.
Ind, That laying aside oil differences we
will use our best endesvors to bring back
| prosperity and commence at once to carry cut
/ this resolution.
| Sd. We do not put ourselves in the position
of a conquered city, asking terms of a con-
| oueror, but claim the immunities and prive-
! leges c. ntained in the proclamation and
message of the president, the Legislature and
congress in reference to people situated as
| we are.
| 4th. That we ask the governor to call a
! convention of the people to say whether they
| wish the war continued.
| 5th That it is the unanimous desire Of all
| present that Gen Geary be continued as mil
tiary governor and commander of the post. ard
| that for his urbapity and kindness he ia en-.
| titled to our thanks.
| The Richmond Sentinel, JEFF Davis's c. gan,
| Dec. 81 says:
| IF we are overcome give us an alliance with
| England. France. Spain, or nything rather
than subjugation by the Yankees.
| he al oil
! Peace resolutions offered IN the N. c., legis-
| lature were defeated by 10 to 81, on motion
| SO take them from the table.
| The form through which Admiral Porter's
| feet rode in safety is said to have been the
| most terrible that has occurred on the coast
| for years. The rebels regard it as a special
| act of Providence in their favor, as it gave
| them time to prepare a counter movement
1t is said that deserters from the rebel
army have taken possession of the ~ c.
mountains and expeD the rebel citizens and
defy rebel authorities.
The steamer Asia, with dates of the oath
and 25th has arrived at Halifax.
HALIFAX, Jan. 4.-The Asia from Liver.
pool Oath via Queenstown arrived this moro.
ing.
3 days later news.
Cotton firmer.
BreadstuHs hrmeT.
Flour steady.
Provisions dull
Lard easier.
Consols 69sa26.
MONTREAL, Jan. 4.-The general expecta-
ton in the case of the raieers is that they
will be discharged on the point raised. If so
SO they promise to submit to q trial of the
merits of the cause.