Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1865, Page 2

me S| THE EVENING STAR. AE ES W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY.,,,, -APRIL 21, 1866 SHERMAN 8 FIASCO-IN STATESMANSHIP. ‘We were on Saturday morning in possession Of ail the details concerning the agreement zaade by Sherman on the 19th instant with Joe Johnston. The authorities, however, for good and sufficient reasons, desired shat no pub- | t that icity should be made of the matter time That is, in advance of the conteffiplated officiad promulgation of the facts so grouped as | that the public could at once correctly compre. | hend ali the points involved. Of course we Tespected this very proper suggestion. A perusal of the Secretary's bulletin upon the subject will instantly satisfy all loyal men | ot the wisdom of the Government's action In the premises. To bave acceded to the terms s0 | adroitly wheedled out of Gen. Sherman by Joe Johnston and the arch conspirators at his | elbow, would have been to have remitted the leaders of the rebellion back to all their oppor- cunities to control and mislead the southern popular mind; including that ot preserving the institution of slavery in the southern States through action of pro-rebel legislatures and State conventions cuaranteed in unlimited au- thority over the subject by the terms extracted | trom Sherman as explained above, All this would have in the end completely anllified the legitimate results of Grant’s,Sher- man's, Sheridan's and Thomas’s late victories | tm the field And it would have accomplished toast calamitous mischief only for the benefit | of the individuals at the South who are justly responsible to God and the nation for all the horrors, losses and cosi of this needless and unjustifiable war. While the whole policy of the late Presi- dent's administration, and the entire record of President Johnson, guarantee due considera- tion and onstinted mercy towards the masses of the South, both sternly reprobate the jdea of remitting the Southern people to the leadership and control of Jeflerson Davia, Howell Cobb: Extra Billy Smith, Lawrence M. Keitt and the Test of the astute original conspirators. The sentiment of the nation, as well as the public satety, demands that these traitorous and ungrateful Southern leaders shall find no Spot within the limits of the United States Whereon torestthe soles of their feet. The cause of the restorauion of the Union demands that they be, one and all, surely exiled. Else, geueratious May pass away ere the minds of the Southern masses can be brought back to that state of hearty loyalty necessary to insure peace, and the homogeneity of sentiment throeghout the South requisite to make us one people again, in fact, as well as in name. With these léaders exiled, this may be swift. ly secomplished. With them again controling State legislatures and State governments, and ~ in Congress, no man now living would see the Union thoroughly restored. Hence the wisdom and patriotism of the President's prompt dis- @pproval of the brave Sherman’s thoughtless though well-meant assumption of the fanc- tions of tBe statesman, of which he is evident- iy as ignorant, and to the proper discharge of which he is as manifestly incompetent, as he is accomplished and successful in discharging the duties of the general in the field. SENT TO JOHNSON’S ISLAND. ‘Two hundred rebel officers, including Brig. Gen. Paine, captured recently near Warrenton, were taken from the Old Capitol on Saturday and sent to Johnson's Island. Latest from Richmond. ge | JE£F. DAVIS AT HILLSBORO ON THE 4TH. peek Lee JOHNSTON “NEGOTIATING” UNTIL JEFF. CAN ESCAPE TO THE GULF STATES. a ge AFFAIRS IN BICHMOND. } i —_-—.——_— We take the following from the Richmond Whig of Saturday: Major General Henry Wager Halleck, of the United States Army,came up to Richmond last evening in a special steamer from Fortress Monroe. He occupies the Jeff Davis man- sion Gen. Ord having changed his quarters to the late Confederate Secretary Trenholm’s res- idence, on Clay street. Advices from Raleigh to the lith instant Ihave been received. The news is important | and highly interesting. Gen. Sherman entered | nd occupied Raleigh last Thursday week, the 15th instant—bis advance being op; only by Hampton's cavalry. Johnston had ~streated to Hillsboro’, where it was said Jeff. ae = and family had arrived. That John- | | | | TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. OF THE LATE PRESI- PROC RES ONE'S REMAINS. DAM tects rture from Philadelphia—De_ A aeua tions throngh Pennsyivania and New Jorsey- —————_ PuHILaDELPHIA, April 3.—The body of Pres. ident Bincoln remained in state until 1 o'clock this morning, when the entrances were closed, all the throng having had an opportunity of viewing the remains. Dr. Brown, the embalmer, removed the dust that had settted on his face, and preparations were made for the departure of the body. At 3 o'clock the coffin was placed in the hearse and the line of march for the Trenton railroad depot beelatll The escort consis of the 1s7th Pennsyl- | Vania infantry, city troops, guard of honor, and detachment of soldiers to guard the body, Perseverance Hose Oompany, and the Repub. lican Invinctbles. The train started tor New York at 4 o’clock. TRENTON, Apfil 24.—The funeral train ar- | Tived at Trenton at5 ocilock, Gov. Parker and staff having been taken on board at the di- viding line of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Exizanetu, N. J.—The funeral train passed bere at §.45. NeEwakk, N. J., April 24.—The funeral train left here at twenty-twe minutes past nine, and will reach Jersey City at a quarter to ten. The ‘ople turned out in great numbers to pay a farewell tribute to the honored dead. FROM NEW ORLEANS | Jeff. Davis Reperted to have Cressed the Mm Smith's Army Dis- banding— of a Bleckade Runner with 1,000 Ba! ef Cotton—Farther from Mexice. * New Orteans, April 18, (via Usiro, April 20.)—1t is reported that Jeff. Davis crossed the Mississippi river at Thinkers. occupied by ; Texas cavalry. on the night of the 16th, esc&ping the observation of the naval forces. General Oanby has issued orders prohibiting j all aeee not connected with the army going to Mobile. It is reported that Kirby Smith has disband- ed his army. they returning home. The report that the gunboat Iberville was blown up at Mobile is unconfirmed, although the Blossom, Rover, and iron-clad 43 were de- stroyed. The Sciota, recently known as a gun- boat, ink in 13 feet of water; six of her crew were lost and six wonaded. Allthe monitors except the Cincimnati are up to the city, under Commodore Palmer. unches from the monitors have sailed up the river and captured a blockade-runner, loaded with 1,000 bales of cotton. It is stated on good authority that General Hurlbert will relieve General Granger from the command of Mobile as soon as Gen. Banks arrives at New Orleans. Gen. Smith’s corps, at Friday noon, was eleven miles above Blakely, en route to Mont- gomery. Matamoras advices to the 8th instant have been received. Oortinas and Menzaare repre- sented as having about three thousand men. Gen. Mejia has sent a force against them, and it was expected that the Liberals would at- tack Matamoras eoon. —_____—__ FROM CAIRO. Arrival of Andersonville Prisoners: CAiro, April 25 —Eight thousand Arderson- vile prisoners are at Vicksburg getting ready to return to their homes. The Henry Arts has taken 1,300 for St. Louis. According to the dead roll, 1,700 Federal soldiers were buried at Andersonville during one week. —_—_—_ ee : PeRrsonal.—Senator Wilson arrived here yesterday, having gone from the Fort Sumter celebration to see his son, who is a captain in the 101th U.S.C. 1, now stationed at George- town, S.C. There is no truth in the’ announcement that Major General Balter has purchased the honze in gs Ffret Ward now occupied by Dr. May- nard. ANOTHER RewarD.—Governor Pierpont, of West Virginia, offers areward of #2,000 for Booth, the assassin, or any one of his accom- Plices, if taken in that State, and duly con- victed. A PROCLAMATION FoRTHCOMING.— Presi- dent Johuson ts said to be preparing 2 procla- mation appointing a day of national mourning for President Lincoin. 1: will probably be on jome Thursday in June SECOND WARD DRAFT MUTUAL Al ASSOOIATION The members are request ed to attend a meeting to be held on TUESDAY BY aS: <Sth instant, at German Hall. ap2-2t* JAB W. SPALDING, Secretary. WASHINGTON MUSICAL PROTECTIVE lex BNION.—An adjourned meeting of abovenamed Society will be held at Tempera Hall. E street, between %th and 10t W. NESDAY, at20’#lock p.m., for th Teorganization. All professional music: city are cordially invited to attend on this ooca- sion. and give their aid ana intiuence in establish- ing this Society. ap % 2t* PATBIOTIO LECTUBS, v J.McKenpree ill deliver hie celebrated lecture o: 1 Yankee Nation, or the Whole American People Bixth street Presbyterian Church, near Maryland rz EVENING, April 25th, at avenue, on TUESDAY Ths o'clock. Appro; vuching reference Will be made to the ion of President Lincoln Admission 25 cents. ap 4-2t* PENDITURES FOR ° Rebate THE LATE FU. Dav. ‘1 not surrendered at Smithfield or ston ha ~a matter of surprise to every one; Raleigh wa. ~ delay easily explained by the but we think hie at Hillsboro’. His object, presence of Davis * until Davis and his Bo doubt, wastoholdou. ~ne into the Gulf court could make their esce, -ined, John- States. This end having been ati *re this, ston has, we make no question, jong. 5 capitulated Hillsboro’ is on the North Uarw- lina Railroad, thirty-five miles northwest ot Raleigh, and about the same distance north of Greensboro’. Squads of Confederate prisoners continue to | tric.ts Of come in and deliver themselves up at the Prove-t Marshal's office. They are confined in the Libby until the parole and oath can be Admixistered to them. The Libby is quite full again. A bor picked out of the paper rubbish of the | Bank of Commerce yesterdayxa one thousand dollar Confederate Treasury note, which had somehow or other escaped destruction. He was offered ten cents in Federal currency for his prize, but he indignant’ ~ refused the pre- mium. Mr. Frederick C. Braner, & well known butcher of this city, hus obtained from military authorities permission to visit Balt- j more for the purpose of buving up and bring- ing on to the Richmond market a supply of fat eattle—a phenomenon in Richmond for several years past. With a proper regulation of prices, tne introduction of a fine lot of fat cattle would prove of great benefit to the citizens. | Fisbing isnow the employment and passtime of hundreds ot persons who have beea thrown | outof employment or deprived of a subsist- ence by the fire. The employment is lucra- tive, and provides either food or money. One drawback is the great scarcity of fishing tackle. The sutlers brought a limited supply into the city, but it was soon bought up by specwatenss who knew the great need and de- man Mayo’s bridge, the Danville Railroad bridge, and perbaps the Petersburg Railroad bridge, | » are to be at once rebuilt by the Government, and material is being collected. A neat frame | bridge already spans the canal leading to Hun- ter’s steel works, and an army of workmen mre clearing & the rubbish preparatory to j the erection of improvements at that point. | The pastor of the Second Presbyterian | Oharch, Rev. Moses D. Hoge, D. D., oes the | only minister that left the city upon the evac- relations to the Confederate Government, and | afenr that perhaps he would be arrested and | thrown into prison, no doubt infinenced him | in bis course. | Provost Marshal General Patrick announces in an order this merning that all persons de- i Beaters on account of the faneral of the ister occasion is fro,” the establishment of Mr. ct af the Conimissioner of Pyblic Buildings, Capito! of the U S.. April zi, Bob" All persons having bills against the Gnited ent. will please prevent them, aK soon ible, at this office. that the entire & melgantae ascertained, and payment. apa iw ir penditure may be reparation be made for thei! B. FREN en B.B. . Commissioner of Public Buildings. I (ee eae CONCERT = by the i FEMALE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS of the 1st, 2pan0d 4tH Districts, ¥. the Male Grammar School, First Dis- ‘ashington. D. O,. at ODP F ELLOWB’ HALL. 7th stre: wr, NBBDAY BVENING. April 25, 5. Tickets. ‘4 conte. Children, 25 cents. . The fine 0, ickering & Sons Piano used on rate A sisted Bilis, 306 Pa. av. “NG OF THE EMPLOYEES AT A MEE?. © i. OF THE Wa» VINGTON NAVY YARD, 5 the | late President. that of the nation, in honor to tha: strove to rector | from all labor until after the sad ceremonies of the uation of Richmond by Gen. Lee. Hispeculiar | funeral have teken place. and tnat on to morsow sireus of fishing in the James river, and sel- | ling their fish in the city and vicinity, have | unite permission to do so without further permit or bindrance. eae saveinaned Fine music by the several bands attached to tas military stationed in and around Richmond can be enjoyed every fine afternoon on the Capital Square. Some of the tunes played have not been heard in Richmond for at least four years. The markets continue to exhibit a gradual “ast Washington Lincoln id at the stand of the » m.,on Monday, I7th gs were had : “one from each de- ‘to prepare suit- sorrow at the feath of our and Jolinson flag pole, at> instant, the following procee. Resolved, That a committee o. partment int d beappointes able resclutio: pressive of our Bational bereavement caused by the In accordance: ‘the above, the follow. "© Pre- amble and resolutions were submitted at ax “Y ioarned meeting, at 5 p. m., and unanimous adopted : i Whereas our late President, Abraham Liacoln, bes been murdered by ® hired ruffian, and has fal- Jen a martyr to the glorio Liberty and Union. we fee) it a duty— ! melanchol pleasure—to add our full tribute of respect, ee who A great and fatlen at a peri: realize the frui if A myatel 5 idence allowed him hold tl Mrorsabatociog ofa payers fature, but, line M: of old, did no! i permit him to enjoy i ‘@ bow submissively to the Divine will. acknowledging His goedoess and Bis justice, humbly ho: ne that out of this great pational calamity He will bring forth good to those that put their at in Him: Therefore, eit Resolecd, Thatin the desth of Abraham Lincoln, we the employees of the Washington Navy Yard. in connection with all loyal citizens, moat heartily and sincerely deplore the great calamity that has befallen the nation. by the.removal of the guiding hand that was abeut to rear aloft anew. ona firmer ae nome jf before, the grand structure of jumaen freedom. And be it further resolved, That, a* & mark of our highest esteem and sincere reepect, we refrain Tuesday) we attend in a body at the Executive jansion, to take a last view of the remains of him whose rt ever beat unison with the best interests of our common country; and that. as a still further mark of our heartfelt re, attend ase ima body, on Wednesday, 19th instant, to a paying the last tribute of respect to the remains of our late and much-beloved President. be it still further resolved. That we heartily with the uvanimous fesling smong loyal | citizens of unbounded pace and sincer» con- And gratifying state of improvement, tn flesh, } fieh, vegetables, and country produce general. | ly. Fish were Rees pr yesterday than ever before Herring sol shad at from 2% te 50 cents apiece. The Clerks of the markets, Messrs. Tyler and Ellis, are superintending the markets as usual, though pone of the old ordipances or rules are ob- served nor their provisions enforced upon vio- Iators. An order from the Provost Marshal General has closed ail the liquor saloons of the city, sad stopped the sale of intoxicating drick to soldiers as Well as citizens. So, faras we can mdge, the order is strictly regarded, and the , Without an exception, were closed yes- terday. Individuals witha thirst for some- thing stronger than water, were to be met with one floarished in the times of Confederate martial law, but the back room, garrished with the biack bottle and green tumbler, have generally “evacuated,” played ont and gone. at 25 cents per dozen, and | band inquiring fer an “inlet” such as | dolence with theagonized ident, and comment CoN Ree in thie the hour of their 10 is too be ever remempered in e lasting affections of th proceedings aed Bee, ational Intelli- gencer, Chrenic' tar publican «MARTIN MoF A! - JAS. M,DALTON Secret ee. Chairman, o aelaisdae be reopened until farther votice, persons taking psying 26 eents premium on for the foliowicg mocth. “Seem “NVM, HANGON, Bee. IMPORTANT £0 PAROLED PRISONERS. DsPaRTMEET OF Wasd- alse here in the De; Teport te the Dearest Provost Marshal. The residens of each prisoner, with his name and rank will be recorded, and none will be allowed to wear the uniform of the,rebel army. Each pirson ‘will be directed to report in person at the office which his name is registered once in every ten and Provost Marshals will report promptly to these headquarters all failures to ty ‘with this order. By command of Major General Augur. A. E. Krn@, Ass't Adj’t General. LOST AND FOUND. O8T—From my buggy. on Congress street, be- tween West and Gay streets, Georgetown. or at Hazel’s steble. on th: igh ot the 2ist instant, a BLACK LAP BLANKST, lined with blue tian ing it at the above stable, pr a' np 24 cost” oF SW. MARBUR 1 WILL BE PAID FOR INFORMATIO! lending to the recevery of a White SETTER (OG—black ears and small black spots over the body. Address P.O. Box 601, or appiy at 380. street. Sp 22-3t* iTRAYED—On Sunday, the i6th instant, alarge bob-tailed condemned HORSE. Hadona hal- terwhen he left. A liberal reward will be paidif returned to H. LATZ, 23d street, between Hand I ate. Bp 22-3t* STRAY COWS.—Came to the Pranileee of the subscriber, on the 2'st instant, four COWS— one red or roan, with bell on; oneorindle, medium size; and two red ones The owners will please come forward, prove property, pay charges. and take them away, or they will be’ dispone. of ac- cording te law. eeEee, J. HOFFMAN SMITH, | ar Fo aton, Vow ap?2-8t* P.O. address, Box 19, Washington, D.C P—2 HORSES. The owner or owners the same by preving property and ges. Apply to Kalorama Hospital, ap2l-3t* Rering ol asbington. D. O. LS 17th, TWO HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLABS and some private papers, belonging to Miss Bell Ferguson. If returned to the ster office. or to MI8S FERGUSON. No, 229 sorth B at., they will receive Fifty Dollars. Bp 21 st* OTICE—Strayed yesterday on the farm of Mr, Olark Mills, 3 miles from the city. on the Bladensburg turnpike. three mooly Cows. two red ard one spotted. The owner can have them by calling on the subscriber en the premis: Preyer ane paying charges, ap2l- Proving a SAML. CRAS. Co the afternoon of Tuesday, April 13, THREE KEYS, tied with red tape, oseof them asafe key. A liberal reward will be paid for their return to this office. ap 20-tf . BOARDING. GENTLEMEN can obtain comfortable BOARD by applying to 87 Monigomery sirect. Georgs- town. — ap 24-3t™ yeous OR FIVE GENTLEMEN ean be well ac- an commodated with BOARD sac voneane on strect east, bet north, Also ROOMB tolet, ap 22-3¢" G ENTLEMEN DBSIRING EXOBLLENT AND E vicely Furnished ROOMS, with Board, should call at 416 6th atreet, near G. References ex- changed. ap 5 lot {OUR OR FIVE GENTLBMEN OAN BE WELL = accommodated with BOARD and LODGING on K sireet, south corner of 25th. mar 20 WATER REGISTRAR'S OFFIOE, i _ April 21.1955, BEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, addressed one copy to the President of the Board of Alder “men and one copy to the President of the Board of Common Council, will be rece'ved at thin office until MONDAY. the 8th of May. at3o’clock p. m., for laying water mains for the Corporation of Washington during the current calendar year. Forms and speeifications cam be had by apply- ing at this ofice. 2 ANDOLPH COYLE apr 22: dt8may Fates Registrar. at “Mayvor’s Orricg, April 21. 1855, Szarep PROPOSALS will be received at the Mayor’s Office unti] x UBSDAY, at 12M., the 25th instant, for laying the gas and water service pipe on - serene martes trom 5th_ beet lith pizest west, where, direc’ y the Commissioners, the pi be Jaid one foot inside of the curb line. erie _ The gas service pipe to be one i iron pipe, with the usual one inch g. The water service pipes shall be °; inch, strons lead pipe, weighing not leas than three pounds two ounces per foot. and shall be laid thirty-six inches below the street surface. The stop cock inside the carb to be% iach brass cook, without Proje-ting stem. 80 that it shall be under theex- clusive control of the Corporation, with box aad cover, conforming to existing Corporation laws. The bid for the wervice pipes will be per lineat foot of the dive, d,and a specific sum for the tapping and Corporation atop, the curb stone Stop cock, and the boxand cover. RICHARD WALLACH, ap 21-3¢ M UIntel.j layor. _ 475 ich wrought cock, J. B. SOOTT. The undersigned wishes to inform the Public at large that if you want a Sicn or your Houss paint- ed to call at 1/5 11th street, between Band F. q Gilding on Glass and Fancy Card written to or- . je) The above work done in a workmanlike manner and at prices to suit the times. i7-Lw [BEES HATS. of the Latest Styles and finest qualities, in ailk, black, and pearl cas meres. Particular attention is called tot Bt RESORTE HAT, co highly recommended fort its lightness and comfort to the wearer. BH. 8TINEMBTZ, Hatter, apl3__234 Pa. av. second door from 1sth st, GMBEK! LUMBER! LUMBERi 4 — On hand a large stock of LUMBER, comprising in part— 200,000 feet 4-1 White Pine Ouliings 100,000 ** Hemlock Joist and Scantling 100,000 ‘+ Spruce do 100,000 “ 4 a Bastern Bhore Floorin, 100.000 * 6-4. 8-4 and 12-4 W. P. Select and Panel, mostly Albany of superior quality and seasoned 500-000 Laths received direct and will be sold e8) . Also, White Pineand Spruce Floorigg,- White Pine and Cypress Shingles. Seasoned Oak, Ash and Poplar, &c., &c., all of which Loffey at the very lowest market prices. Particular inducements offered to large cash purchasers. tr, EDWARD OLABK, Virginia ave., bet, 9th and 10th ats. east. _Sp13-1m* Navy Yard. pror. HALL’S CELEBRATED LONDON YEAST POWDER Is eroponnced to be the best Yeast or BAKING POWDER nowin tse. Having been u-ed for sorse years in Europe with the greatest satisfaction, is now offered to the public as beiug the most healthy, economical and reliable YEAST POW- DEE in the United Stators. ii Handsomely put up in tin cans, containing from four ounces to twenty pounds and will keep for any length of time and in any climate. if kept dry, BROADBENT & OO , Sole Agents. Also, Manufacturers and Dealers in Coffees, crude and ground, Spices. Mustards, fine ground Table Salt. &c., &e. Merchants and others will do well ne, call. fer pene: for a list of prices, before urchasing elsewhere. = . J. ¥. BROADBENT & CO., 67 North Calvert street. 2am itimore, Md. P*POns ANT NOTION TO LADIR. N. DEMONGEOT, Importer of Human Hair and Perfumery, proposes to sell at twenty-five per cent. below the rice— bs PERFUMBRY, Fine French and En- from the best housea lish Brush Ware,Combs, Pearl and Cors! Combs, of the world, LUBIN’S, Shell and Fancy Combs, PINAUD’S, Imperatrice and Fancy MAUGENET'S, Pins, in Potata, Coral, PIVERT’B. Jet, Ivory and Gold; Bew, DEMAESON’S, Waterfalls, Bntterjfiles, BULLY'S, new style: Curls, Bands, SOCIETE HYGIEN- Wigs, invisible; and in IQUE, &c., &c., &c., one word, all the best &e.,&e.,&c., Hair work can be found, Gold and Silver POW- and made to order on DEB, for the Hair. short notice, DEMONG EOT. Corner of D and 10th atreets, pear the avenue. 486 &p 17-2w* 486 SPRING ASSORTMENT AT MABHKRITER’S, NO. 486 SEVENTH STEERT, DEALE! mI CHOICE STOOK OF INTERIOR ADORNMBNTS : EMBRACING 'APBR HANGINGS. A select ard varied stock of Gilt, Medium and low priced Paper Hangings. Borders, Statues. Oen- tre Bisces, &e-, embracing the Largest and Hand- somest assortment in the District. WINDOW SHADES. Buff, Green, Pink, L; , Oh ate. Brown ond Gilt Window bhaden, a variety of patterns: Bhade Fixtures, Tassels. &' 8. PICTURE OORD & TKSSELS. rated a Tassels, dif- mentale see Saree eatltas assortment, Picture Bings, Nails, &o. s OVAL PICTURE FRA| ‘geat asso! f Oval mes in the Ditist Seeramed to begilaed with gold Lest. Also, a variety of Dark Wood Framus, with s va- Frese of small-sized Oval and Oarte de Visite “ENGRAVINGS & PAINTINGS. phen shales Hugravings ond Falstings elwars ‘ Indow Shades Paper Hanging and W! plow 2) passers Re iF mt Banner, imeity orcocary, WP Terms Cash for Goods or Labor J. MARKRITSR, 6 486 Bavenrs B1K8 ight d y 486 eight toreatore oat haters 8 ANHOOD AND YOUTHEML VIGOR Al Pi reg‘iaed by HELMBOLD'S BXTRAOP OHU, marin HUUND EDITION, 5 O'CL@OK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES ‘Wasiimeton, April 24, 1865. Jay Cooke & Co. furmish the following quo- ations of Government securities: * Buying. Selling- 108 4 109, U. 5. @s Coupon 1881.... 4 U. 8. 5-20" 108 U. S._10-40's, 96 One Year Certificates, We Se i Sa ened VISIT OF SOUTHERN REFUGEES TO THE PRESIDENT, This morning, a large number of loya, refugees from the Southern States, principally from Virginia and North Carolina, met at the Ebbitt House, and appointing Judge Under- wood, of Virginia, president of the meeting, proceeded in a body to call upen President Johneon. Upon arriving at the President's apartments in the Tregeury building, Judge Underwood proceeded m & few remarks to announce the object of the delegation. They were, ke said, from every Southern State, and for the most partexiles. The recent utterances ot President Johneon had stirred their spirits like a truam- t, and encouraged the hope of a speedy return to thety homes. They would not say like Joshua of old, every one that rebels shal! be pnt to death, but woe to the leaders! They thanked him for his promise to punish traitors, lt was folly to give Se ey to tigers and Byenas, it was more than folly to show kind- néss to those worse than Oataiinee, who had sought the death of thenation. By the blood of our martyred President, py the etarved and mutilated of the rebel prisons, by the slain in this horrid war, they prayed that the adminis- tration might be a terror to evil doers, and the protector of the oppressed, and that the coun- try may be the home of freedom, liberty, in- dustry, religion and peace. President Johnson briefly replied, thanking the delegation for the attention, and expressing gratification at their assurances of support, It was hardly necessary for him to say that his impulses concerning the rebellion were in sym- pathy with theirs. They had expressed nis feelings te the fullest extent He had entered upon the duties of President under circum. stances that were perilous and responsible, Aud in view of all before him the position was particularly embarrassing, and their assuran- ces peculiarly acceptable. It was unnecessar: to indicate his tuture course. If his past life gave no assurance of what it would be, his professions now would be of no avail. He could only reiterate that so far as clemency ‘was concerned its exercise should be bounded by caution. He was not actuated by revenge, but he had become satisfied that mercy with- out justice became a crime. The time had come wher the American peo- le sheuld be taught the true nature of crime. he idea had been advanced that when trai- tors became numerous treason wonld become feepéctable. He prayed God te preserve the nation from such @curse. The time had come when the peeple should be educated in the length and breadth, the height and depth of the crime of treason. If the assassin of the Fresident, a singleman, was to suffer death, what should be the punishment of tne assas- sins of 4 nation. Amnesty and clemency and m-rey were for those who Bad been deceived and driven into the rebellion; but intelligent traitors, those whe had levied war against the government, and given aid and comfort to the enemy, should suffer the penalty. He knew how to appre- ciate our great loss in the death of the late President, and the feeling of the country at large, but in the administration of the govern- ment he should be guided by the principles of clemency @nd mercy. In conciusion he again the ked them for their encouragement and as- sured them of his intention to discharge his duties in a way to bring peace at the earliest possible moment. The delegation was then presented to the President, and after the-usual ceremony of in- troduction, retired. INTERESTING SCENE PARTMENT. Colonel Sherman to-day prerented tothe War Department fifty one colors, captured by the cavalry portion of Major General Sheridan's commend at the battles of Dinwiddie Court House, Five Forks, and the series of calvary engagements from Sutherland Station along the Appomattox to Tabernacle Church as well asatthe engagements at Jetersville, Sailor’s Creek and Appomattox Court House, where the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia surrendered to Lieutenant General Grant. Brevet Major H. W. Farrar, A. D. O. to Major General Wright, commanding 6th corps, presented 19 rebel flags and 2 guidons, cap- tured by that corps. First Lieutenant G. W. Ford, 83th N.Y. volunteers, presented 15 flags, captured by the 2d corps, commanded by Major General Humphreys. Coionel Sherman addressed the Secretary ef War as follows: I have the honor, as the representative of Major General Sheridan, to present to the ‘War Depertment fifty-one flags, taken from the enemy by their bearers. These flags were taken in a series of engagements, commencing at Dinwiddie, Five Forks, and Sailor’s Oreex, and ending at Appomattox Court House with the surrender of General Lee. One fact de- serves attention—that these men all belong to the cavalry, who, under their gallant leader, General Sheridan, captured these colors from the enemy's infantry. They sre deserving any indulgence which their General may have seked for them, or you may eee fit to grant. The Secretary of War replied : In the name of the people of the United States, of the President, and of this Depart- ment, I return to Gen. Sheridan, to your com- panions in arms, and to yourselves, thanks— thanks for the loyal patriotism and valor which have brought such trophies into the archives of this Department, thanks for your devotion to your country’s cause Itis with profound grief that I cannot return to you the thanks of the late President, who, since yon won these spoils, has gone from the highest pinnacle of honor and glory in this world to the right hand of God, where, if it be permitted mortals to look upon what is passing in the world be- neath, now sees what is transpiring in this chamber. x The very day after his return from Rich- mond I passed with him some of the happiest moments of my life; our hearts beat in exalta- tion at your victories, because we believed they would bring the speedy return of an honorable peace, and the re-establishment of the authority of the Constitution and the laws over the whole United States. To him who now fills his place the same loyalty, the same courage, the same devotion, aredue. He will be to you what his predecessor has been, watching witb interest everything that concerns his country’s cause, apd that will in any degree tend to the re- establishment of the Constitution and laws of the United States, and afford a just reward for ie valor, courage and patriotism of its sol- ers. If you have one friend leas upon earth, now that Abraham Lincoln has passed away, let us rejoice that you have one more friend in Heaven, and that a man fills his place who, by the blessing of God, will complete his work. The late President watched the battles in which these fiags were won, with great and abeorbing interest. He has fallen because he never would have allowed them to bo again raiced in defiance against the Stars and Stripes, the banner of the United States; and so long ag the people and army are true to themselves, that event never again will happen. The blood that bas been shed, the victories won, will not go for naught, but live in ail recorded time, bearing trom year to year their blessings and their fruit. 3 To each one of yon the thanks ef the Gov- ermmentarereturned. A medal of honor will be awarded to each, and also a leave of ab- sence, 88 requested by your galiant General, that you may severally proceed to your homes, visit your familles and friends, and, if need be, again go forth to battle in the nation’s Be. Soldiers of the 6th and 2d corps: What has been said to your companionsis repea'ed to you. I return to your galiaat commanders, to your brave comrades and to yourselves 3 of the people of the United States, of tha Presi- dent, and et this Department for these svidenves of your patriotic valor After its long and bloedy battles, its many sacrifices, and the display of persistent gallantry and courage that have filled the worid with amazement, all rejoice that it was reserved to the Army of the Potomac to crown its glories with the capture of the rebel capital of Richmond. AT THE WAR DE- NT SECRETARY SEWARD AND SON, Woth the Secretary and Assistant Secretary and sits up for @ shorttime bh day. THE ASSASSINS. ’ ‘We hear considerable of interest in regard to the assassination plot and those concerned in it, whioh we refrain from publishing én ac~ cordance with the request of the authorities, of State are comfortable to-day, and continue improve as rapidly as could be expected. The Secretary is gradually gaining strength, MARINE DISASTER. The steamer Leslie this morning brought ap the Captain and the crew of four mea of the schooner S. M. Partridge, of Rockland, Maine, which was run into by the U.S. steamer Don, at 2.45 yesterday morning, off Point No Point, in the Chesapeake. The schooner was laden with coal and bound from Balumore to New Haven, Connecticat. After she wasstruck she filled and sank in a few moments, the Captain and crew having barely time to escape with the clothing they had on. —— PRICE OF RATIONS FOR PRISONERS OF WAR. Twenty-five cents has been fixed by the War Department as the uniform rate at which commutation shall be paid for rations to paroled or exchanged prisoners of war, for the ime they were in confinement, at whatever nlace the agcount may be presented for payment. STILL THEY Come !—All the States and Ter- ritories having poked speeches at the Presi- dent through formal delegations, and all hav-_ ing received courteous replies from the Chief Magistrate,it was to have been hoped thatthere would be some let-up for him. But certain ominous indications portend that araid isto be made on him now by counties and townships, at the rate of eight or ten dele- gations a day, for the coming six months. In view of this contingency {t has been sug- gested that the President get slips of his best speech—that to the Indiana delegation, for in- stance—struck off, and pop one into the hands ef every visiting delegation and thus make short work of it. Some such scheme must be adopted or President Johnson, man of tron as he is, must succumb under the awful pressnre ot visiting delegations. {U7 From J. Shillington, Odeon Building and from the publishers, Ticknor & Fields, we have Our Young Folks for May and the Aflantic Monthly for the same month. Our Young Folks is already 8 prime favorite with all the boys and girls in the land, and the May number is well calculated to make their eyesglisten. The Atlantic has contributions by a dozen or more of its best contributors. Also, from Shillington, we have an advance copy of Peterson's Magazine tor May. {7A private view of Bierstadt's picture, the «Rocky Mountains,” was given at Seaton Hallon Saturday. The picture made an ex- ceedingly favorable impression upon the gath- ering, which embraced many accemplished connoisseurs. We hope to be able to speak of it more particularly hereafter. Sages oF SEVEN-THIRTIES.—The sales of Seven-thirties by Jay Cooke & Uo., amounted to $2,515,100 Saturday. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, geet Reported Ontrages uper our Soldiers—The Richmend and Danville Railroad to be Opened. {Correspondence Associated Press.) HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, April 23.—Reports are current here that many of our men have been found murdered in the vicinity of houses through the country, but notwithstanding the strictest inquiry no con- firmation of them can be obtained. Squad- rons of cavalry, however, have been sent ont to scour the country, and to bring in no pri- soners who are found with arms in their hands, whether claiming to be paroled or not. A delegation from citizens of Danville came through to headquarters yesterday, with a etition from the president and directo! if the Richmona and Danville Railroad, asking per- mission to reopen their road, saying that all the rolling stock, etc, was at Danville and in good condition. The communication was tele- graphed to General Grant, who replied that this request would be granted provided they would take the oath of allegiance. The Government retains the right to take Possession of the road at ‘any time they see proper. . It is believed the cars on the road will be almost in as good order as before Lee’s re- treat, It was learned from these gentlemen that Davis had been in Danville some two or three ‘weeks since, but that he had left for parts un- known. W. D. McGeucor. FROM HILTON HEAD. The Capture of Montgomery Confirmed— Reception ef the News of the Assassi- natien in Savannah. New York, April 24.—The steamer Black- stone, from Hilton Head, brings Savannah papers to the 10th inst. The Sayannah Herald confirms the news of the fall of Montgomery. The place was evac™ uated by the rebels and occupied by our forces on the Jith inst. The rebels retreated in the direction of Columbus, Ga. The Government stores were being removed from Oolumbng, the fall of which was expect- ed by the next news from Augusta. A Savannah letter of the 19th instant, says: The receipt of the intelligence of the sad cal- amity that has befallen the nation has cast the protoundest gloom over the city. Fiags are auspended at half-mast,and emblems of mourn- ing are seen everywhere. Meetings were held at Hilton Head condoling with the nation and family oi the deceased, and calling for a more vigorous prosecution of the war. On the 20th seven arrests were made at Hil- ton Head. On the receipt of the sad intelligence at Sa- vannah General Groves requested the papers to withhold it until next merning and doubled the guards throughont the city. OCCUPATION OF MAUON. Capture ef Howell Cobb—He is Afterwards Released. NAsHvILLE, April 24.—Information hag reached this city that Gonere Meroe bas cen ia, and that among the prisoners was General Howell Cobb, late of uf b inet. General “wilco subsequently abandoned the city and released Cobb, under orders from General Sherman. The opinion is expressed here that General Sherman is insane. oon LOOAL NEWS. Nov Hers.—The report that Dr. Cornoelias Boyle, who acted as rebel Provost Marshal at Gordonsville, had returned te this city, seems to have originated in the fact that another Dr. Boyle, an Assistant Surgeon in the rebel army, had arrived here on parole. 1t was indeed not so easy to believe that be would voluntarily return to the city teward whieh he has shown 80 much Rate. The Alexandria Journa! says of him : © Not ten days ago the same Major Boyle re- fused to parole Lieutenant Gover and some thirty-five of his men, all members of the Lou- don Rangers. Although he was aware of Luwv’s surrender, in & conversation with the Lieuten- ant he stated thathe never would submit to return and live under the United States Gov- ernment, that the South had hardiy commenced to fight yet, and when it did show its full strength it would not be many days until its independence would be gained.” B Other ex- Washingtonians who went South at the outbreak of the rebellion and took up arms have now returned here under parole, claiming that this is their home, and instead of hiding their heads in shame, they wear an air of insolent swagger and seem to expect to. be received with open arms. Their claim that Washington city is their home is a piece of impudence whith should be romptly set aside in the start. In: leaving ashington to take up arms in the rebel cause they abjured all rights of citizenship here, and whatever claim they have to citizenship is in Virginia, and most, if not all of them, have, we hear, exert mene right of sue aee in that State during their four years’ stay there. Now, when tne rebellion has played out, they find it convenient toclaim Washington as their home, and expect to step at once fhto the enjoy: ment of all the privileges of the most loy: citizens. er, They will learn, however, two things: i that they will not be allowed to elect ¥ edger ington as their home, and the ee Ane moment that their parole is out, + ¢» bj iy are declared exchanged, they will be subject, it found about here, to the penalties 2 ————o7__. day Paddy Welch and A Boup Act.—Yooteraay Tite iaen, went t0 ‘Wm. Harris, two JOUF cnerson, colored, in the bese of = Prather’s alley, Johnson and Johnson, both i from the first a wallet con- mon dollars, and released the latter ‘They were arrested ene ant arene ee commit court \= tice Giberson to answer for assault and bat~ tery‘and larceny. : -_oe Buvorse WANTED.—We understand from river men that at several points on the river there ara Do buoys to heseen where they stould be, viz: ‘Maryland Point flats, the Lumps, and Lower Oedar Point, and also that the Raoy at te Eeastern Brasch is ont of place. A DUGcrACEFUL Procexpine.—On v morning, some miscreants removed the moura- ing pisced on the dwellings on 7th street east, between Pennsylvania avenue and G street, and also from some of the dwellings on @ atreet, which had been placed on the doors windows in respect to the memory of our lamented President. They also carried off tae fing which was draped in mourning in front of the residence of Mr. James T. Peake, and stole the halyards from the flagstaff of Uapt. Maris. ——_—»>—_—_ Seyxt to A HosriTaL.—Last night Rounds. man Johnson, and officers Simonsard Max- well, of the Third Ward, found a soldier named Uscar Smith, ying in the alley between oth and 10th and E and F streets, in an insen~ sible condition. Dr. Borrows was called apom and prescribed for the relief cf the safferer. This morning Smith was sent to Harewood Hospital, a Ae im his pocket indicating that he belongs there, eseS OnmmMINAL Court, Judge Olin.—This court adjourned this morning withoat transacting any business until Wednesday week, (May 3d,) in consequence of small-pox having bro- ken out among the prisoners at the jail. There have been few cases there, however, (some five or six ) but one of which was dered se- rious, and as fast as the symptoms appear the prisoner is removed. Back AGatn.—Dolt Schwarzman, son of Capt. Schwarzman, who went South at the outbreak of the rebellion, is “bock agen,” and in the Old Capitol. Charley Havenner is here, and report mentions quite a number of ex- Washingtonians at Alexandria. T= EEE WASHINGTON THEATER.—Sharpley's Min- strels open to-night at the Washington The- ater, both Sharpley and Sanford appearing in 8 huge bill of novelties. qisanecsi= Neat Affairs in Georgetown Frovg anp GRaIn Mark Fleur—De- mand improving; sales mere general the past week. Extras $8 50a! 25. Grain—No sales of wheat; carg stored; good red nominally quoted at #2 per bushel; choice lots higher. OCorn—No sales open which to base fair quotations. Osts— one ereyicg) sales by retail only; prices un- chan; 5 Casat.—Arrived—Boats Kate Bruce, 96.11 tons coal to R.S. McKaig; Fred Beck, L. B. ¥echtig, E.H. Tracy, W. Irving, F. Merton, A. Campbell, Katrina Van Tassel, 748 tons to Oumberland Oo.; Sallie Ardinger, W. F. Kur- dle, Samuel Lenman, Hamburg, Emma, U. A. Green, G. W. Spates, Diligent, George Long, 831.6 tons to Borden Co.; O. D. Robbins, Zella and Minna, George Waters, M. E. Hamman, Clear Spring, Forest Rose, Mollie Reed, Little Bob, £89.17 tons to Central Co; R B. Lynn, W. H. Meyer, Conse ure. 442.1 tons to New Hope Oo.: Flodoardo, R. D. Johnson, 169.19 tons to W.R. Snow & Co.; H. J. Kenah, T. J. Ni 5 W.A. Stevens, F. W. Walcot, Jalia Mani ngs 573.14 tons te Consolidation Co.; W. Lionac, B. Marshall, A. H. Wallis, James Varderwort, E. Stevens, A. Ray, A.Schell, A. Clark, G. W. Wellington, C. Dubois, J. A. Alexander, A.D. Brower, 1,315 5 tons to American Oo.; J. G. Lynn, J. Young, jr., J.P. Roman, George Washington, Renown, J. Hill, Mary Little, 776.16 tons to Hampshire and Baltimore Co.; Mary Frances, limestone to Godey & Rheem. Departed—Boats Potomac, flsh to Williams- port; F, Beck, fish to Harper's Ferry; F. Mer- tens, plaster to Hancock; Flodoardo, fish to Point ot Rocks; A. Schell, do.; and thirty-four boats light. Map Doc KILiep.—This morning, a dog, 6¢x- hibiting all the symptoms of hydrophobia, was killed on Brick Yard Hill by order of the po- lice. It is not known that the dog came in con- tact with any other animal. Port or GEORGETOWN.—Entered—Schooner Alice Scranton, Spencer, Madin, Ct. Cleared— Schrs. Jesse Williamson, jr.. Winsman, Cam- bridge; R. Lan, York, Providence; Waterman, Eaton, Nanticoke; Ellen, Norton, Boston; J. Raymond, Baldwin, New Haven; Mechanic, Beecham, Mattawoman. Sloops Fashion, Shultz, Annamessex; Mechanic, Lewis, Stoney Pomt; M. Andrew, Pott, Chickamuxen. Fo. BENT—One large PARLOR, a front and back OHAMBERB on first and second tloers; also, two unfurnished Rooms suitable for house: loth st., bet. D and E. it® ROOMS FOR RBNT—Withoat Board. Boarding houses inthe neignborhood where meals are served. References exchanged. Apply at Ne. 320 New York avenue, between 9th and loth sts, yp 2i-5t* —This anfount will buy $2,000 $1,300 of select FURNITURE. Ineluciee iano, Diebes, Bedding. &c., and secure one of be Se prory Brisk Monses: ate ata low rent, fora pr ly. 304 P.O. Prvae mest" OR BALE—A finely finished STORB, oni ry, ‘two rooms, suitable for auy retail business: The stand is good. The subscriber is now doing afine Dusineas se Orne and scouring—and only sella on account of desiring to leave the city. For articulars and conditions epely at this office, or the subscriber, corner 16th and I atreeta 4-30" EDWARD COHEN. a Petre ley wueh Bm aged game sed a yy. & lady ar’ ie ind mi - dress to Miss R. HOYT, Washington Post Office, 436 486 the most de PAPERHANGINGS AND WINDOW BHADBS. Persons seeking for a handsome assortment ef Parior Papers er Window Shades. with @ choice assortment of medium and i ings, at reduced No. 486 7th atreet. Bee advertisement elsewhere. ARKRITBR, No. 486 Seventh atreet, ap2st® _Bdoors above O41 Fallows Well, ay SEVENTH STREET 506. FOR MAY BALLS! White Kid SLIPPERS, Red Opera = White Kid GAITERS, Misses’ White and Black Kid SLIPPERS, Opera and Buckle GAITERS, And all other descriptions of SHOBS, BOOTS ané GAITEBS in great variety and very low, at HEILBRUN’S BARGAIN SHOE STORE, 506 Baventa STREET, ADIOLNING Odd Fellows’ Hall. Also, a Jarge assortment of TRUNKS AND VALIOES AND BOOTS AND SHONS made to order and repaired by 8. HEILBRUN & 00, 506 7th street, $225 —TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY- ¢ five dollars will purchate a four-seat AMILY OARRIAGS, nearly now: cost over $300 Inquireat the stables of MAT: steer ser 7th and Interier Department. p28 ai Foe BALE—A fine blooded BROWN MARS, about to foal, warranted sound an kind; 9 years old; 1432 hands; very a rior points, Price $123. Call at stables 5 ap 22 St* Ladies’ ap 4-20* corner Isth and @ sta, OTBLS AND BOARDING HOUSES — We have in store a full stook of O r CHINA, GLASSWARE, CUTLEBY and PLATED WABR, suitable for the above Sstaelaaene: ates hen erioes Sah same ties, clas®o:! 00ds8 can be purcha: io Northera cities, ~ B & BMUVERIDGS, ap2-6t*if 504 (Odd Fellows’ Hall)7th street. Taxc ‘te nip herevot re existing between opartnershi, ere’ fo! JH, Tall acd Moses B Lakeman is thisday dis~ solved by mutual consent. The busine 225 Penn. avenue, will be carried on by J. H. Tall, and all the former business will be settled. him. Py Ipril 20th, 186% OB SALE—The be: ranted to be fast, gentle, Ki id sound. or no sale; can trot a mile inside ef three minutes on apy road at any time. The horse is well known as Major, formerly owned by Mr. Qooley. Any lady can ride or driv@hi The beet horse in all renee in Washi Mr HOWARD'S Stable. @ street. 6th and 7th, or F. BTCHISON, No. 1 Bpace, between ith and Sth sts. al IGNED A! OBFERING AT aed SOeRR Te Tare. . 323 Pennsylvania. avenue, the below mentioned articles at the fol- lowing prices, to iz: 1255 cents. Bienched Malian 15 Seta, Hemmed Stitched Handkerchie! sucahth tenia ily call the attention of the 4 new aad well selected. as- ks for Ladies Bacques: ing of t S75 cents. Tel Bi da, consisti: Drea A DINES, ‘OHEVR! POIR DE oF Aunratas LA POPLING,* Bp 22-St* Meese GOORs. Just received and opened, another tot effing FRENCH FLOWERS, MILLINEBY GOODS AND BONNETS, Ledies, Misses and Ohildren’s BATS and CAPS ‘Traomed and Untrimmed. Bonnets made to order at short metice, at BOSWHLL’S Fancy Btore, 302 RB atreet, near 14th, Above Grover’s Phoatre. M. B.—Machine Sewing done with neatness and dispatch, {Ohbron.} ap 2Ht_ AND Utwanne OF Sid portdabian certificates geen taRBOLD'S ved. atitesting the merits ry of whick are Bart a EE ATE Soe sent statermen, clergymen, EOvesaIs4, judges, &e, marzeim . OK & OHAPIN,G