The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-20

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WAsHINGroN, June l9.-In his dispatch 10 the
British minister, acknowledge Nc the receipt of
Russelfs dispatch, Sec'y Seward expresses the
eradication of the pres dent At this action of the
British government, but renews his protests
against the joint action of the British and French
governments, In eoneeding beliigerent rights to
insurgents, as an IN awful act and contrary to
international law He also expresses regret at
the reservation contained IN Russell's dispatch in
favor OF rebel cruisers and demands that such
piratIcal vessels shall be delivered I'D e the Unit
edStates. He also sfirms the right OF the United
States government to capture any such piratical
crafts under whatever flag they may be placed,
refusing to recognize the validity Of any transfers
that m be mace.
Gov. Holden ha. issued his first proclamation
to the people OF North Carolina. He informs
them that a convention to alter and amend the
state constitution, 10 provide tor the election Of
governor and legislature, and TO put the civil
machinery IN foil motion, will be held at early
a period as practicable UndGubted loyalty to
the national government will be required of all
delegates IN this convention and OF all persons
who vote for Them. Those desiring to vote will
be required 10 take an oath and to prove their
good swih to The national government. Mags-
trates whose duty, among other things. il shall
be to administer the oath. and other civil officers
to act temporarily, will shortly be appointed by
him for the various districts.
Special to the n. Y. Times
WAsHIS Grox, June 18th The following COM
prise the names of persons whose petitions for
PAruon were nteu win the preslCent TO-DAY -
Brig. Gen. W. c. Wyckham, r. NJ t. Hunter
Post Master Gen. Reagan, Maj, Gen. Malone,
Maj Gen. Pickett, Maj Gen. Roth, Brig. Gen. J.
ID Semmes, Brig Gen Basil Luke, Gen. II. A.
GGoTrer, Gen. Wright, Maj. Cen. Kershaw, Gen.
Jackson, Gen. Peek, W. NJ. Boyce of South Caro-
lima az member of congress and late OF the pro-
NisIonal congress of the southern confederacy,
VIM. Toverey eI member OF congress irsm Tenn. !,
Gen. J. X. Anderson, Gen. B. Beal, Cabell and
Page.
There were "a warrants for pardon issued to-
day by the secretary of state. All parties were
citizens OF North Carolina and none of them per :
sons o. note. Their pardons wer. granted on the
suggestion OF Gov. Holden.
The president gives preference TO persons in
h9mole positions in the matter of hearing petitions
for pardon, and has determined to hold under ad-
visement the personal apple itions from men Of
note The president has likewise directed that
petitions for pardon shall be referred to the Roy.
errors of the several states wherein the applicants
reside, 40 that the best evidence can be obtained
as to the merits or dement's of applicants.
Ben Wood has teIegraphed TO the authorities
his desire 10 testify before the military commits.
sion concerning the se5 900 draft ON him by ia
cob Thompson. He claims il was given him TO be
used IN gold speculation for friend and saws
that he so used it. 1t is not known whether hi,
request is granted or not.
NEW YoRK, June so.-The Asia with Two d,v,
later news has just arrived at Halifax
WAsHrNeros, June le.-Cel. Gibbs, in COM
mand OF tie post at Andersonville, 10 here on pa
io'o, a~aidhs ms kriai Tor murcerlng our prison.
ers. AJudge advocate has already been assig ned
and 40 preparing the testimony.
Hon. Caleb Lyon, governor of Idaho, 10 nov
here, and ms advent 10 thus accounted for: The
territorial legislature had passed an ordinance re-
moving the capital from Lewistown 10 Boise City,
when the governor gathered up the archives OF
the state and was about to remove, when the citi-
zens resisted and drove him from the territory.
Gsa. Meade says Hsncock's corps " i'll be nus-
tered out of service. 49, --a--.- 49, --a---
CLEVELAND, June 2o.-Two incendiary 6res &C.
Cured last night destroying o cabinet shop, q car
Penter shop and number OF dwellings and barns
A man was detected firing school house bnt
ssped after a sharp pursuit.
HALrFAx, June 20 TIE Asis, Liverpool lith
Queenstown ilth arIsed here this a. m, t~o days
later news. ts - T. -. - - ~ Y :
The London Times OF the 10th has another . ri
Gle deprecatng hardness tow, rds conquered reb-
els: The amnesty proclamation is generally can.
vassed-- The Star pronounces them wise nd gen.
erous. ARDS r.5. =.
The emperor o. the French has retained 20 Par
LIvERPooL, lo-Cotton sales to-day-s 900
bales. - as.--r .#f o.. ..- -.s- 80
Market euiet and unchanged.
Breadstuff dali f. .4f .7--. ...... sf...
Provisions dull. -e-.-sr, -..-'t .- bean .ts
LONDON, I0.-Consqls close al Sot a eO3. ,-f
American stock-Ill Cen. 754a 75i.
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