The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-15

la few words to them, saying he was informedl
THAT Richmond had been captured and Leo
was flying in dsmsy. He said Grant wroteI
him he was pursuing Lee and he hoped he
\ Sherman) would press Johnston, which,
lsaid Sherman, / think / will 90. The sol-I
|diers cried I'VE will ! we will !" Sherman
told his soldiers that he did not mean to lett
Johnston have any rest. Johnston has eva-|
|cuated Raleigh, moving westwards and leav-
ling the town in possession of Hampton's cav
|alry.
On the evening of the 10th an armed force|
Iof Towards mounted infantry were attacked
by some rebel cavalry, who, however, were|
soon dispersed with loss of 100 men and p
pieces of artillery.
LOUISVILLE, April 1.-THE fire depart-|
sment with the city council made very inn
posing appearance to-day in honor of the|
restoration of the stars and stripes over|
Sumter. Business was generally suspended,
! 100 guns fired, public buildings, newspaper,
express, telegraph Offices and many privste|
residences and stores were splendidly illu-|
minated in the evening. We noticed Gems
Palmer and Briskem and their respective
stats, and a portion of the 30th was in the
fciyic PROCESSION.
NEW YORK, April Is, 9 a. m.-Intense|
sorrow is depicted on all countenances at
THE event that occurred in Washington last
night, and the grief of all good men is ap-
parent everywhere at the demise of the presi-
dent. No flags were hoisted in this city this
morning until the state of the president was
known when they were all placed at half
mast, and the utmost rage is undoubtedly
i felt towards all known secessionists and rebel
Esympathizers,
New YORK, April ia rebel Dispatch
dated Augusta April 5. indicates that Ala
bama is overrun with Union cavalry, under
Wilson and other commanders moving TO
wards Mobile.
Gen. McCook's forces are reported to have
burned Red mountain iron works, the village
of Elaton and tapped the telegraph at several
places sending dispatches to rebel officers
Two columns of Yankees are also reported
advancing upon Columbus, Miss.
The same dispatch Gays:
a A rebel steamer with a cargo valued at
@S2, 10000 was sunk in Spanish river near
Mobile on the 3lst by collision with the
3Natchez.
The N. Y. Herald's Washington special
says:
a President Lincoln yesterday revoked the
passes to Hunter, Letcher and other leading
rebels to visit Richmond
The president was willing to have a con-
<vention held but did not want il controlled
: by these men.
NEW YORK, April l5.-The Danville Reg
lister of the 5th says:
Breckenridge, the rebel quartermaster and
3Col. Gait and other cfhcers were expected to
reach that city on horse back on the 9th
4 The n. \. Herald's correspondent says an
expedition lately went up the Cheesvaney
river n. c., and captured Winton and Muir
fresboro.
The ram which the rebels had been build
ing at Halifax has been destroyed
The ram Albemarle has been raised by
our men and found not To be very seriously
4injured
The n, Y. Herald's GOldsboro correspond
I ent has q report from Raleigh that Gov. Vance
4 will call the North Carolina legislature 10
xgether to repeal the the secession ordinance
The n. Y. Worlds Goidsboro dispatch of
Sthe llth says the Raleigh Confederate of the
10Th says:
The city was sacked and fred by mob of
Ethe lower classes. The 10th Va. Reserves
Z were left to protect the people. but were un-
sable TO do 30. The mob took possession of
. some of the large warehouses and stores and|
robbed them.
New York. April Is. 1890 ma dis
patch from Washington says:
Fred Seward is not dead but in a critical
condition.
WASHINGTON, April l5.-Andrew johnson
was sworn in the Office as President of the
United States by Chief Justice Chase to -dayI
sat ii O'Clock. Seo'y Mccullough. Atty Gen
sSpeed. and others were present. He re-
marked: THE duties are mine, and will
tperform them, trusting in God"
BURLINGTON, April 15.-Lt Gen Grant left
here for Washington at m.
lSigned MISTRESS U. S. GRANT.
CIRCULAR.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
PRovosT MARsHAL's BUREAU.
WASHINGTON. $40 A. NJ. April Is.
1t is believed that the assassins of the
president and Sec'y Seward are attempting
Ito escape to Canada. You will make a care!
stul and thorough examination of all persons
attempting to cross from the U. s. to Canada
And will arrest all suspicious persons. TheI
smost yigilant scrutiny your part, and the
force at your disposal, is demanded and de.
sscription of the parties supposed to be impli-
scsted in the murder will be telegraphed tos
you to-day, But in the meantime be active !
the crossing of any suspicious persons
By order of the Secretary of War
Signed M. l.. Jefferson,
Byt. Brig. Gen. Acting P. NJ.
WASHINGTON, April l5.-The assassinators
of President Lincoln left behind him his hat
and spur. The hat was picked up in the
presidents box, and has been identified by 4
M rtias tn whom, ~ has haen showp aS ,ha ON.