The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-06
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Exported for tie Daily argus.

NEW York, June 6.-The v. Y. Hersld's
Washington special of the 9th says:
The writer of the threatening letter was ares
ted to-day by Col. Ingraham's order, and proved
60 be an insane Freedman, who labors under the
delusion, among others, that the government
owes him $3.50. 900. If not paid by the 10th inst.
he proposes 10 take the matter in his own hands
and obtain revenge. Although not directly stat
ing his intentions to assassinate the president,
such is the ieierence, from its tenor. He has
been properly disposed of.
The apponGment to the sub treasury, IN New
York, causes considerable difficulty. The Office
is so responsible one, involving the safe keeping
of such large amounts, and IS so liable to losses
fom the variety and IntrIcacy of its daily transac
tons, that wealthy men are afraid to touch it,
On the other haad the knowledge it gives OF the
governments financial policy and the consequent
opportunity of operations in the street makes IL
desirable tor spectators and politicians. Those
men whom Mr.. Mccullough might prefer are un-
willing TO accept the place. The names of Mr..
Hurlburt, of ST. Law renee, and Lieut. Gov. Camp
bell ain mentioned. Ii said that the Draper
and Weed factions have struck hands and now
pull together, the object of which is to secure the
former In the coectOrship and place Mr.. Batch
ford IN the sub-treasury.
Mr. Harrington, assistant secretary of tine
treasury department, has actually received the
mission to Switzerland. This he owes prev
ous understand ing with Mr.. Seward which the
death of Mr.. Lincoln prevented him from carrying
out.
Mr. Field can 60 TO alparaiso, as consul, but
he wishes to 60 Berlin. For this he is net backed
accomplished man, and would appear well in
Berlin.
Special to the n. Y. Times.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The military commis>
sion held secret session yesterday, and one of
the reasons assigned Tor IL the publication ION
Friday last, IN the Cincinnati Commercial, and
copied from them by other papers, OF synopsis
al evidence Ia n N N ref ~ rrst
days of the trial and known as the suppressed
testimony.
The n. Y. Times special says:
A large meeting of loyal citizens was held at
Salisbury, North Carolina, on the 18th, and anoth
at Lexington on the goth. Speeches were
made and resolutions passed of a most loyal char
acter.
The Salisbury meeting recommended state
convention to be held at Raleigh, June 2Oth, and
elected delegates thereto. The North CarOilnIans
evince eagerness 10 establish loyal govern
ment.
A company has been started in Richmond, with
Gov. PIerpont at its head, to open up Virginia to
emigration from the north and TO furnish all nfor-
nation necessary.
The case OF Congressman Harris will be
brought before congress. 1t is question
whether no will he allowed to sit in that
bgdy.
New YoRK May G.-The y. Y. Tribune
TthNCo b2iot Nli. NphhDr, Stlb was t''HS'a ~
have met with foul play ola account VI his
testimony, reached this city yesterday. The
letters he referred to, and thought had been
suppressed by the Tribune giving an account
Of the plot, were never received by the Trib-
une.
NEW YORK, June G.-Martin H. Conway
writes 20 the New York Tribune from Rich
mond that there has been no general election
in Virginia; that special election has been
held; that returns have been received onlv
from 3 or 4 counties. IN whbh Union men
were elected except in Alexandria. He says
there are no disunionistr in Virginia.
The New York Tribune's Washington special
saws:
4 prominent rebel political leader declares it
VIII be necessary TO dsfranchise all who have ia
ken part IN the rebellion before the north i'm
press ideas OF state. subordnaton, and free la
Dor on the southern people.