The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-11-25
BIZ TELEGRAPH
Reported for the Daily Argl4s.

New York, Nov. 25.-The N. Y. Tnbune's
Washington special says
A new paper to be called the Reconstructonist,
edited by Mrs.Jane Swisshelm Is to be immediate
ly commenced here.
The Y. Times special says:
Col. Morgan, superintendent of the New York
soldiers claim agency has been in Washington
several says and Is consulting arrangements with
the military authorities for of Isabled New
York soldiers
1t Is contemplated to 1T up at once the Ira Har-
MS hospital, al Albany for temporary a SOL
diers' home.
Mai w. ii GIbbon and George Z. TAYLOR rebel
quartermaster and Robert Heath a private in the
rebel service at the breaking up of Lees army
were IN Richmond and had about S47 900 in gold
IN their possession, belonging TO the rebel govern
ment After leaving Richmond Heath under or
Gers from Tay Tor ana GIbbon buried about 500
600 of the amount near Dan river in North Carroll
ma, which they subsequently dug up and spent
freely IN Richmond. The fact. becoming known
to the government, Taylor and heath about two
weeks ago were arrested in Richmond, and
brought to this city, and placed in the old capitol
II is supposed that nearly all the money has been
spent by them; but the government has succeeded
In obtaining $4,000 of It. The prisoners are still
held to await further developments.
The y. Y. TrIbune's special says:
The German witness Braun who figured extern
sIvely In Wits tral has been dismissed from the
interior department It having been shown that he
was deserter from the 9TH New York Steuben
regiment His real name is FehI Oesol.
The \. Y. Worlds special says:
The British minister has been instructed to urge
upon our government the propriety of making a
new Canadian treaty negotItlOns 10 that end will
be opened al as early day as possible. The gov
eminent of the UnIten States have been for some
time obtaining information relative that matter
Col Edward NJ. Lee, late of Michigan cavalry
brigade, has been brevetted brigadIer general Of
volunteers.
Lieut.. Col. o. H. Hart, formerly adjutant gener-
al of the Sd army corps has been breyetted brIga-
dler general. Hart IS now the staff OF Gen.Ord
a Detroit
The n. Y. Herald's special says:
One Of the late acquisitions OF the house of rep
resentatlves is carpet imported from England,
costing the round sum of s, 900. 1t is yery ee-
CANT IN pattern and of the finest quality but the
aPinIon Is not wanting among the crowds of peo-
pie that daily visit the capitol and examine the
appointments of the representatives. chamber that
the fabric in mention could with greater propriety
have been had from American loom instead of
beyond the
NEW YoRK, Nov. 25.-At the serenade of Gov.
Fenton at Fifth Avenue Hotel, last evening, a
large number were present. The governor ap-
peared on the balcony and made brief speech
which was listened to with great attention.
NEW York, Nov. 25.-The Times Wash
ington special says:
Hon Edward Mcpherson, clerk of the house of
representatives, has arrived and is devoiiug him
self to arranging the Preliminaries for the
under his dIctatIon.
The hall of representatives Is being handsomely
reftted.
There few if any calls made upon the presi-
dent
In reference to the New York collectorship the
secretary of the treasury has requested the heads
of the departments to include une1eIpended bal
ances In their estimates in order that he may ap-
prise congress, as nearly as possible, of the am
cunt necessary for the us. of the government for
the ensuing year.
The state department received advices yester-
day morning from our counsel at Liverpool in ref
erence TO the surrender of the Shenandoah.
he has,
rebel plates application for pardon.
Senior Romery, meIicon minister, had lengthy
interview with General Grant, yesterday.
New YORK Nov. 25.-Ths Wy Worlds Wash
Inton dispatch says:
There seems to be opposition to Schuyler
ColtaI's reelection to the sPeakership. He has
received letters from Henry J. Raymond and Gen
Banks announcing that they will not be candi- |
dates.
The small pox is prevailing to a great extent
among the freedmen of Alabama, Georgia and yir- |
gInia. |
There is no truth in the report that Assistant
Secretary Otto of the interior department about
to be removed or intends to resign. !
LOUISVILLE, Nov 24.-Frauds in the quar-
terme-ter's department, here Of Upwards of |
SlO0. 900 has been diseousrsd. IL 10 cup
posed they will greatly exceed that lmount
The military authorities request the suppress
sion Of names for the present.
NOBLE, Nov. 24.-Gen. Thomas arrived here
this afternoon, mission purely mail matters cou-
nected with his department and not to upset the
state government
Intelligence from central Mississippi reports
healthy reaction e1stieg, personal enterprise act
i've.
Provisions plenty
Negroes we'll disposed and returning to their
former homes.
Cotton demand better.
Sales n 900.
Stock in port 12s 900.
Exchange heavy.
Checks on New York par and premium.
Gold AZ.
Sterling 6S3.