The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-14
By Telegraph.
REPORTED roR THE DAILY Argus.
New YoRx August l4th.-The New Yorl

NEw YoRx August l4th.-The New York
Times Washington special says:
All the important questions relative to the
army win be referred to Gen. Grant who
looks upon his assignment to the war de-
partment as a military arder which he had no
right even to protest against Or decline
obeying. A full understanding exists be-
tween Grant and Stanton and the present
position of Grant cannot be accepted as an
indication that he has changed his views
regarding reconstruction.
CHICAGO, Aug. l4.-The Steeple chase, at
Sunny Side, yesterday was an amusing af.
fair. The horses all refused to jump a six
foot ditch with water, but were finally made
! to walk through it. The riders also exer-
| cised much discretion. The race, which
was a two and half miles dash for purse
of two hundred dollars, was won by Sir Bar
| ney. There were four entries.
The body of Col. Gilmore was found this
a. m, at 8 o'clock, in the basin, at the foot
of Harmon Court. He had cash cut in
| his forehead, and there are some suspicious
of foul play. 3
The exhibition game of billiards played
last night between Tom Foley, ex-champion
| of H., and John McDevitt. The game was
carom 1000 points up, and was won by the
latter-l,0lS to. III. McDevitt made one
run of sos and Foley one OF 237. Fine of
game / hours.
The Heralds Washington dispatch says
| the first steps toward the development OF
the new liberal policy for southern recon
structIon was brought forward and Grant
promptly favored it. 1t is believed by the
| President that reconstruction can go on
1 fah nl ohinr traa of civil
| ernment In matters Of local legislation not
opposing the theory of reconstruction, it is
| considered that the state legislatures should
be allowed to have their own way. The new
order to Gen. Sickles, therefore, is the result
of these views, and may be regarded as the
first check to despotic administration in the
south.
Since the suspension of Stanton 1t Is be
lieved by some that Sickles will resign, but
others assert that he will not.
The policy toward military commander:
will be one of gradual decapitation. Sheri
dan will probably be the first victim, anC
| Pope next Should the other commander
profit by the fate of these two, and fal
gracefully in with Johnson's policy, thel
they will be allowed to remain in office TO
long time, and may not be removed at all
their support is given heartily and IN rea
earnest but If, when Sheridan is removed
the rest tender their designations, no obstabl
will be thrown in the way of their removal
1t has been stated that the General doe
not contemplate making any changes in al
fairs at the war department Office, but som
J few changes may be looked for among off
GERS in the different bureaus of the depart
ment.
1t is asserted that the attempt to hav
: Judge Holt removed is prompted by de
sire certain parties have to obtain posses
sion of the records, in his Office embracing
affidavts inculpating politicians with eS
rebels. Some of these afhdavits connectin
members Of congress with Sanford Conovel
are soon to be made public.
A bill is being prepared by prominen
loyal men of the south to enforce the presen
confscation laws and so modify them as t
resurvey all of the seceeded states in tn
same manner as public lands are surveys
and to grant presumption rights to the freed
men and soldiers. Three hundred million
of dollars of the proceeds arising from sale
are to be used in reimbursing loyal men fo
property destroyed and confscated by tn,
confederate government and the balanc
will be set aside for paying pensions to di'
abled union soldiers.