The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-13
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Reported for the DAILY Argus.

NEW YORK, April l5-lhe n. /. Eeralo
New bern dispatch of Sth states that the en-
tire equipment of Sherman's army had been
completed and that it was ready 10 enter up
ON a new eompaign for the extinguishment
Of JohnstOn's military power, If that rebel
chieftain SD all choose to offer further resist
ance after hearing of Lees surrender.
The news of the capture Of Richmond, OF
course caused great rejoicing in Newbern-
The country on ths south side OF the Neuse
river between Newberne aud Goldsboro IL
entirely cleared of armed rebels; but on the
north side of that stream there are some
prowling bands. One Of these 1th captur
ed and burned steamer aud two barges la
den with supplies Tor Sherman's troops, on
their way up the river. This is the only in.
terruption which Sherman's communication
has suffered.
Gen. Mower has succeeded Gen. Williams
a. commander of the 20th corps In Sherman's
army.
The n. Y. Herald'e Richmond correspond
ef:t says:
The people of Virginia and the city If
Richmond in particular appear at least feel
fully satisfied with their experiment Of a
southern confederacy, and are making prep
aration for q return of their state to Its future
loval position in the Union.
Influential citizens there, are still engaged
endeavoring - secure the best terms they
can.
The feeling of majority of the Richmond
ties is against JEFF Davis and other leaders of
the rebel government and is represented as
having become very bitter. At least 1000 of
the white people of Richmond are now en-
tirey dependent on our government and
northern parties for daily supply of food, and
but for these would starye.
Government officers are now issuing rations
daily tSthese destitute dupes of secession.
The work of cleaning up the city and tax
ing possession of the mills and manufactures
of the rebel government and abandoned pro-
perty of all kinds. and putting them 10 pro-
per order, is being vigorously proceeded with,
under the direction of Gen. Shepley; and
for the necessary labor which this involves a
large number of negroes are employed. The
amount of property thus secured to the gov
eminent is enormous. Much secreted prop
erty has been discovered in the dwellings Of
citizens, including, it is said, vast quantities
of articles sent from friends IN the north TO
administer TO the wants of imprisoned Union
soldiers. The rsma:ns of Col Dahlgreen have
been discovered near Richmond, exhumed
and sent to Washington. 1t is rumored in
Richmond that Gen. Lee arrived there on
Monday, (the l0th) and proceeded quietly TO
his residence. tl
The n. Y. Tribune's special from City
Point says; A special train was to go TO
Burksville last night to bring In Gems Grant
and Lee and staff, who return 70 Richmond
to-day in accordance with their parols-
Gen. Grants army is reported to have
turned it's face eastward. for the purpose of
receiving supplies and recruiting.
Sheridan's prisoners captured previous TO
Lees surrender are On their way TO City
Point.
" ~ L a a. 4. -. n
the Och says: Shermsn's army Is in the best
possible spirits aud ready to move.
The trains are all loaded and the troops
reclothed. Sherman has notified the army
Commanders to beprepared for rapid marches
so that speedy results may be expected.
The y Times City Point special says,-
Lee has expressed desire to depart for Eu-
rope with the rest of his family at early day
He il much affected by his defeat. Davis desert
ed him and is retreating on his own account.
CINcISSArI April 1S.-Pre parations for the
celebration here to morrow AK. perfected. Their
will general turn out of all classes.
The Gazette's Lexington, Kentucky, dispatch
says: 500.
Gen Palmer is at Eminence, Ky, for the mr.
pose of receiving the surrender OF all the confed,
crate officers in the state including even Jussie,s
command Those who will not surrender will he
declared outlaws, and people be called uuon 20
hunt them down
lieutenant and rs men surrendered yesterday
to Gen. Holson.
The Gazette says:
Gen Darlington il at indianapolis charged
with being defauter of $50, O0O and also euiltS of
frauds in wood contracts
Baltimore, April ls-Richmoud, April Is.-
The Richmond Wing of yesterday contains a call.
signed BY members Of the Legislature of Va. and