The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-05-19

Reported for the Daily Argue.
NEW YoRK, Nav I9.-N.Y. Times Wash.

New YoRK, May 19.-N.Y. Times Wash
ington special says.
3lGov. Wells. Dr.. Hugh Kennedy and ID. Cole
man of La.sre here. They have come with the
intention of procuring the displacement OF
Gen. Banks, their cause of complaint being
his removal of DIR. Kennedy from the mayor
atty of New Orleans, 10 which he had been
appointed during the absence OF Banks
This step, which .was absolutely necessary
to save the city from disloyal men into whose
hands, under Mayor Kennedy's rule, II was
rapidly falling, met the hearty approval OF all
loyal citizens
From the most authentic sources we have
learned that the efforts of these gentlemen
against Gen. Banks have been frultless, and
the confidence of the administration In the
patriotism and ability of the commander OF
the department of the gulf remains unchang
ed
New YoRK. May ls.-The N. Y. Worlds
correspondent Gays:
A large meeting of North Carroll
mas to take action for the restoration OF civil
government and social order In their state,
was held at Raleigh of the 18th inst, speech
es were made by q number Of prominent cltl
zens and a series of resolutions were adopt
ed. In all of which expressed a JOY over the
downfall of the rebellion, and their return
to the old Union and protection OF the old flag,
satisfaction at the termination OF slavery,
which was admitted to have been drawback
on the people of the stae and the acqulesc'
ence of the people in announcing to President
Johnson that treason must be punished; at
night there was a general illumination and
large Union procession.
The N. Y. Herald's Panama correspondent
makes the important announcement that the
government of Columbia has not only ratified
the new stipulations with the Panama rail-
road, guaranteeing that corporation the per-
petual proprietorship of it's road but has con-
Guided q treaty with the agents of our gov
eminent which grants TO the United States,
| in perpetuality the extensive privilege Of
transporting military and naval stores over
| the line. as an equivalent for this important
concession, our government is to guarantee
the soyerinty of Colum over the lsthmus
of Panama and the soyerinty of the transit
route against all other foreign powers.
New YoRK, May in. Y. Tribunes spe-
cial has the following:
! Gov. Pierpont of Virginia proposes to leave
| Alexandria on Wednesday accompanied by
| the other state officers and his family, and the
| archives of the government in n special boat
| andis to proceed to Richmond the capt.
al of thecommonwealth. The
executive mansion recently vacated by
Extra Billy smith is being put in order for
his occupation. The loyal people of Rich
mond are preparing to give the governor q
cordial public welcome.
Gen. Sheridan has been assigned to an i'm
pOrtant department command in the west
| not vet announced and his old staff starts
for it TO morrow. The cavalry will remain
| here to take part in the great review mex
week. Gen. Grant was in consultation with
| himthis morning.
1 81 aavalav hoe
! pointed a full ma jor general to date from the
9th of April.
All the effects of Mrs. Lincoln are boxed
and directed to Chicago. The family take
their departure on Monday evening for the
same place.
1t is stated that Assis tant Sec'y Dana ha:
determined to resign his position in the wal
Office and that Major Eckert, long sup't o.
the military telegraph is named as his sue
! cessor.
1t is further understood that President
Johnson's forthcoming proclamation will lie
in reality, withdrawal of the unconditional
amnesty which Mr.. Lincoln profered. and
che substitution of an offer of amnesty on Ger
tain conditions to repentent rebels below the
rank of brig. general.
The terms of pardon are being made much
more definite, and the amnesty narrows in 1T
scope.
II is exo eeted that all rebels who have beer
in the civil service of the JEFF. Davis govern
ment either at home abroad to be ad
ded to the classe. excepted from the new
amnesty proclamation, and will extend to al
below the rank of lieut.. gen. in the rebel ser
| vice.
The cabinet have yet under consideration
the question of reconstruction and 1t is under
stood that there is considerable diversity o.
| opiniop in several important details in con
nection with this subject Sec'y Stanton ii
understood to differ very decidedly from tn,
president and some others in regard to the
| proper course to be pursued in restoring tn,
| rebellious states to their status in the Union
| He is supported by one at least and probs
bly, by two of the cabinet while the other
side with the president.
The question of pegro suffrage is the grea
| tsumbling block min the way of harmony
There ris reason to believe that the presi
dent is disinclined to take the responsibility
of extending the suffrage to the colored citi
zens until he has had an opportunity of as
pertaining the sentiments of congress upon
the subject.
CINCINNATI. May 19.-Maj. Gen. Thoma.
visited the merchants exchange yesterday
aud was enthusiastically received. He ha.
returned to Louisville.
The Gin Commercials Nashville dispatch
es says:
There is prospect of s..confct betw cen th,
! judicial and executive powers of Tennessee
A dispatch from Resaca, Ga, says:
JEFF. Davis arrived at Macon on Monday
sad was sent to Augusta with a strong guard
| From thence he will be taken to .Fortres.
Monroe via Sayannah.
CAIRO. May lS.-The Memphis Argus ha,