Evening Star Newspaper, May 6, 1865, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. ST WwW. D. WALLACH, Editor and Preprieter. 2 ee WASHINGTON OITY: SATURDAY wsee: seseeeeeMIAY 6, 1865, a a MOUNT VERNON, A recent visit to Mount Vernon found the Place im @ good state of preservation, none of | the ravages of war having extended in that direction. The scouting parties of both armies have always regarded it as neutral grounds and never violated its precincts by acts of hostility. The agent of the Mount Vernon Association remains at the mansion, and is a bitter secessionist, not having visited Alex- andria since the war, in consequence of the Necessity of taking the oath. His wife, how- ever, more Joyal or less scrapulous, subscribed to the oath, and is allowed to come to the city for supplies. The house remains precisely as it was four years ago. The same table and blank book for registering the names of visitors stands in the hall, with the key to the French Bastile, pre- sentec by Lafayette to Washington, hanging over them in its littl? glass case, and speci- mens of wood and minerals above the doors. The agent, with his wife and two or three children, occupy & suite of rooms on the left of tbe hall, and & few negroes inhabit the kitchen. In tbe dining hall are three of Washington’s dining tables, an old feeble toned harpsichord, and the tripod and compass with which their Ulustrious Owner surveyed the wilderness of Lord Fairfax's estate. The stucco of the ceiling representing flow- ersand sheaves of wheatis in as good con- dition as could be expected, and witb a little early attention can be preserved for many years. Inthe east parlor isa sofa, a rocking chair, and in the west parlor a terrestrial globe, and adim old sketch ofascene before Carthage. In the library is the original plaster cast of Washington, by Houdon, and & castof La- fayette. The few books are all of modern production and belong to the inmateg of the house, with the exception of a gray old volume entitled “An Essay on Fortifications,” with “George Washington” on the fly leaf. With the book is # letter dated 1798 to Rev. Mr. Fairfax. Up stairs in the southwest corner ef the man sion is theroom in which Washington died. A facsimile of the bed upon which he breathed his last, stands in the corner, and is the only furniture in the apartment. On the iron back of the fire place are deeply cut the letters «G. W." Throughout the mansion there reigns an oppressive stillness, broken only by the echo ot footsteps on the bare floor; and looking from the dim, time-stained rooms out upon the deserted elds, and unbroken surface of the river, & feeling of loneliness comes over one which no effort ean shake off. Without, the gravelled drive isas smooth and clean as when the carriages of the most lordly rolled up to the hospitable mansion, and the lawns stretch down towards their border of trees carpeted with the richest. verdure. The flower garden is filled with the choicest plants» many of which are in full bloom, loading the air with fragrance. The tomb, so often de- scribed, remains untouched. A lonely “Phebe” bird has built against the wall inside, and With its plaintive monotonous call is the only thing to break the dead silence of thespot. It ts a subject for congratulation that so little ex- pense ig required toput the premises in as complete order for the reception of visitors as before the war. The fences need some repairs, the shrubbery requires trimming, anda few vacant places in the tlower garden might be filled with plants, but beyond this little re- mains to be done. The landing place is in Perfect order, though the water has become rather shallow, but at high tide will no doubt be.of sufficient depth to permit light dranght steamers to land. It is understood that ar- rangements are now ox foot for reopening the mansion to visitors, and that ina short time excursion trips to this spot will be regularly made. AFOTHER MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.—We have already mentioned the formation, under the auspices of the City Councils, of the « Na- tional Lincoln Monument Association,” with ‘Richard Wallach, Mayor, President, and Geo. W. Riggs, Eaq., Treasurer. Another monument Association, styled the “Lincoln Monument Association,” has since been formed, and the following gentlemen were appointed a board of directors, to whom is entrusted the manage- Ment ef its affairs, viz: Hon. James Harlan, Towa; Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury; Hon. Wm. Dennison, Postmaster General; Richard Wallach, Esq, Mayor of Washington; Hon. J. W. Forney, Secretary of the Senate; Lewis Clephane, Esq., Washing- ton, and H. D. Cooke, Esq., of Washington, of whom Hon. Jas. Harlan, of lowa, was elected President; H. D. Cooke, Esq, appointed Treas- urer, and J. B. Todd, Secretary. The two as- sociations, which seem to have been nearly cotemporaneous in conception, will not. we presume, conflict at all, but each in its sphere can work usefully. Tue New YoRK CHAMBER oF COMMERCE.— ‘The Chamber of Commerce, of New York, held & meeting on Taursday, when resolutions ‘were submited by Col Conklin, urging upon government magnanimity and clemency to- wards the rebels. Debate followed, sundry gentlemen objecting to the omission of «jus- Uce.” Finally another resolution was added expressing confidence that President Johnson ‘would be just as well as merciful, and in this form the resolutions were unanimeusly adopted. 7 One hundred and twenty-eight banks were authorized to commence operations dur- ing the month of April, 1865, most of which Were conversions of State banks to National banks, with the exception of a few whose or- ganizations commenced prior to the 3d of March. ‘The amourtot bank currency issued during the month of Aprii was $13,516,680, making a be ae upto May 3, of $125,327,030 in circula- SF The Committee on the Conduct of the War are about winding up their affairs. Tne war is over, and the time allotted to the com- mittee by Congress in which to prepare and submit its reports is nearly closed. The evi- dence yet to be printed will make at least three large volumes. There are several distinct re- ports—one on the Red river expedition, one upon the Petersburg mine explosion, and another on the first attempt to take Fort Fisher. {7 In New York the coal trade is unusual- ly depressed, and owners find it im ible to effect sales med ena high prices. large re- duction bas therefore taken place in whole. sale prices, which will or ought to causea reduction of two dollarsa ton to consumers, ‘With @ prospect of a further decline soon, Tue Coat TRape.—Large quantities of coal are being brought down the Baltimore and Obio railroad daily, and the business ot the Northern Central railroad, in this regard. is also daily increasing. From all accounts the coal market of this city is = idly replenished = Balt. a AEE Smt ep een R-cerstht THE VETERAN Reserve Uo: — bas recently been issued by ths War Denar ment transferring over four hundred men trom the different regiments to the Veteran Re. | serve Corps. S&F The name of the Post Office at Surratt’e¢ Prince George’s coun.,, Maryland, ischanged to “Robystown,” and A. ¥. Roby continued as Postmaster thereat. i{7- The Grand Jary of Baltimore county last week found indictments against three of the parties concerned in the burning of Gov. Bradford's house during the Rebel raid, led by Harry Gilmor, in June last. &7 Governor McGrath has issued a call for an extra session of the South Carolina Lagis- Jature, to meet at Greenville on Tuesday, the 25th inst. ~ 7 Another sale of oe Savannah cot- ton took place in New York on Thursday. on Government account. Six thousand les ‘were disposed of at prices ranging from mty- four and-a-half to thirty-seven and-a-half cents per pound. There ere vow in European markets— prlecipal in German hands—between three boads. eparaeat wi as eaetc Ser sates inasbindneas were Tease St suaited deta presence i aasion a, Pattee furniture, 1s $90,000. undred millions of United States T rrest of Beb Ould. The Richmond correspondent of the Phila- delphia Inquirer writes May 4th: “The arrest of Ould and that of the exchange bureau generally, on Tuesday afternoon, has created considerable surprise among the few cognizant of the circumstances. On Tuesday & telegram from Gen. Grant was received, or- dering the arrest and close confinement of Robert Ould, Capt. Hatch, and others whose names have not yet transpired, and in accord- ance with the order they were all arrested in the afternoon. What appears against Ould is not known. but as Capt. Hatch has a little dif- fleulty about $300,000 sent to our prisoners which they never received, but which Hatch certainly did, the supposition is that the arrest grows out of the affair. c «jOuld and Hatch. since their return to the city, bave been keeping up 4n elaborate estab- lishment on the corner of Fourth and Leigh streets, where wines and fine liquors were mcre abundant than at any other place in the city; as & consequence of which the house was quitea favorite with our officers, many of ‘whom endeavored to cultivate the entente cor- diale by visiting these whilom Rebels, and drinking their liquors. Fourdays ago, when Hatch was first arrested, when the officer entered his house for the purpose, he found quite a party gathered around the convivial board of theex-Rebel, but he was hard-hearted enough to carry his prisoner to Libby, and thus break up the party. On that occasion Hatch was fortunate enough to be released next morning, but the probabilities are he will find more difficuity now. All of his papers as well as those of Ould have been seized, and startling developments are expected from the examination they are now undergoing.” OPENING OF TRADE WITH THE SOUTHERN Stares.—It is understood that the government has under consideration an immediate removal of all restrictions ontrade and commerce with the Southern States. The subject will come before the Cabinet again at the meeting on ‘Tuesday next, and some definite determination may then be arrived at. Tne late order only removes the military restrictions, and express- ly excepts “such restrictions as are imposed by the act of Congress and regulations in pursu- ance thereof prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.”—WN. ¥. Herald. 0 BIA TYPOGRAPHICAL g0CI- v. 7 th. at 8 o'c! . . iB. MACMURRAY, Reo, Sec. N TO MBN ES Sees Tone demand cannet be = te. Offices will be closed for the present, m [emir NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY Meet- &c! day, ing of the Board of Trustees of the Public ools vet benala on TUESDAY next, the 9th instant, ‘clock » m. “mest |”. F. MOBSBLL, Acting Seo’y, TENTION, TIN PLATE AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.—There will be » meet: ing of the Association on SATURDAY BVENING at8o’clock. A full attendance is requested. as business of Tawartanes to alt she micmbors will be transacted, order Recordin, icretary. myo Tas. Wf MAPTINGLY, NOTICE—SEVENTH WARD EXBMP- TION CLUB.—It is requested that encry member of the club be present on MONDA EVENING next at 8 o’clock, at Turner Hall, 432 streets as business of importance to every member i transacted. ives G. 0. ANDERSON, President. W.8. YEATMAN, Secretary. my 8 5t ¥IETH WARD AID ASSOCIATION. ‘Z mecting to wind up the business of the Fifth Ward Mutual Aid Association will be held SAT- URDAY BVEN +» May 6th, at 7% o’clock, in Langley’s Hall. corner 3d street and Penn. ave- PA rult atten Tenbe is requested ance il - ty ist CHAS. I. OANFIELD, President, MASONIC —A apectal communication of FEDERAL LODGE, No. i, will be heid at the Hall, corner of Ninth and D streets,on SAT- URBAY. May 6,at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of conferring degrees. an Master. Nseone are fra- ity invited. orde: .M. teat ees PY ONGT THOS. RICH, Bec’y. AMBETING OF THE LOYAL OIT Dea of the Fourth Ward. held on Wed- neaday evening. May 3,1355 the following gentie- men Were unanimously nominated : Unconditional Union Ticker. FOR COLLECTOR. WILLIAM DIXON. FOR REGISTER. SAMUEL B. DOUGLASS. FOR SURVETOR. WILLIAM FORSYTH. FOR ALDERMAN. ASBZUBY LLOYD. FOR COMMON CoURCIT., WILLIAM W, MOORE, CHARLES H. ANDBRSON, ELIJAH BDMONSTON. FOR ASSESSOR. my i tf THOS. W. BURCH. FINAL STATEMENT OF THE FOURTH WARD EXEMPTION CLUB. Total cash receipts......... Cash paid eut te April uth. Bepublican. . Balance ...-. —.- Star bill. Deficiency _.......__ my 4-3t B. AV. BANK OF THE METROPOLI WasuimGtom, May 1, 1355. Correspondents and depositors are hereby noti- fied. that on and after this date the business of pe Bank will be conducted under the name and itle o: THE NATIONAL METROPOL WASHINGTON. AY SAREE The balances of accounts with thi be transferred thisday, Draftsand Ghecks ahoeld be drawn accordin, Stockholde also informed that a dividend ef three and-a-half per cent. has been this day ey out ies a peed the last four montbe, and that the same wi aid on and MONDAY next, thesth inrtant, _™n a On ABGAHE y2-1w my2-1w MOSES KELLY, Cashier. (ee Bax ( D FAIR At GONZAGA HALL, A Fair.on ascale of magnificence never before equalled in Washingtox Qity, is now bein, for the benefit of St. Alcysins Church, at GUNZA- GA HALL, Fstreet,be:ween 9th and 10th, open every day and evening during this and the coming week. The grand hal), elegantly decorated—being draped with the flags ofall nations, and filled with costly and useful articlas of art and skill. in end- lens profaaian and variety—alone richly deserves & visit from every person in the city. p2s-atf ap2s- Supper every evening. ROF. LIEBIG'S NUTRITIVE FOOD FOR “invalids aod infants, and Blixic Peravian Bark with Protoxide of Iron for dyspepsia, ner- vous prostraticn, loss of appetite. headache, boils, carbunges, ef vrepared, by J.B. Nichols & Co,, Boston, Fresh supply juat received by se JAS. N. CALLAN » Pharmacutist, 455 10th street. L{¢2TS1Ne RODS! 4 LIGHTNING ROUS'! The undersigned is prepared to pat up Lighta!: Rods with plating tipped points int the Dest manner *7also, Bell Hangin gone in the most i 10, Bell Hanging done inthe mos: style. Work done in the country at cit) plea 0 BOHNEIDER. 271 Pa. av., bet, 10th and lith sts., _my6 Im* Up Btairs, ‘ROM LONDON.—Maneuvres of C. : k _bined witk Horse “Artiller. " LS "Sea Mew. Smith. Horses. Nolan on Traising Os: Re Britis) Cavairy Regulati ti Tonos Training Young Horses, Robbins’ Vi Catechiom, Nolan’s History and Tatticsgt Gor alry. British Yeomanry Regulations. Ainsley’a Cavalry & at_ Cavalry Regulations th Plates. Military Equitation. Cavalry Sword Ex ercise. Carbine, Pistol and Lance Exercise wy6 FRANCK TAYLOR. GloaKe SiLES! TRIMMINOSI cheery ust Feceived another supply of very COLORED PLAIN DRESS SILKE, LACK GROS DE BHIN BLAOR 6: I have oe large snpply of BUGLE GIMPS ORNAMENTS for the wholesale and retail tri ‘My atock of CLOAKS, Eee and MANTLES, of my own manufactere, already known to th public, are nosurpassed in quality acd cheapne: pe oes yikes Corie ae Goods, ‘ons, &c., at the lowest im} Dg prices, : 5M. MAYEN SENG, 48 M. t —mys-6t Under the Avenue Hote. 236 PEACE PRICES! PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 236 GREAT BARGAINS FOR THE PUBLIC. The unde. the public e ea &@ new building, which fact for offering his Bto at redues B. No. 236 Penn’a ave: BON ac my3-2aw2w* Near eorser ie tte, AILOBING, SOOURING AND REPAIRING in to ARB, BUCHENGREG. No. SO La an face usteechs ee Nex and seosad band Clothia and soid at fair prices, ominny Saat FL LMPOLDs FLUID Exraaor BUCHU I easant in teste and odor, free injurloan prowertions Bat Immediate: in tte, set tien mar 6m ITIZENS OF Ke 7° THE oF Ba LA Alta DISTRIOT Thearmed forces of the rebellion have been al- most entirely overthrown. The eomity of many of its leadergand adherents is, however, undimin- ished, Not few of them were at its commence- ment residents of the District and the immedi- ately adjacent parts of Maryland and Viginia. It has been ascertained that a considerabie mumber of them will attempt to return, or have r ed, to their former residences and claim th as and privileges of loyal citizens. Thia shout revented. The Government has so determined. i is in the power of those who have beon faitafui to that Government during !ts four years of peril ori idetermination nt oe arering oat nation. othe best plan of doing so should be a matter of consultation and ashibere sce oy logal eit: imi at re af the District, who have participated i rt ~ Pelion, should not be permitted to return or main within its limits, or in ita vieinity. and th those who. hb: scts and desire fu ciation with them, ‘egarded a8 ers et their should be regar par! ra ot cpete, The hours for both words . APUBLIO MASS MER will ine DAY BVENTH o’clock, at eich Resolutie: B. in tropt of City Hall on TU. 9th ii be delivered, instant, at Gitizens of the Dis- t the appointed 5 will be presen and committees a: trict ef Columbia! appea meet> ii claim. as othe! ine, that the ingly endan red to Cettzor the Government. can have ng home ia the Gapitol of thi tion. Patriotism, 'as well as our own safety, am ce, call for the proposed ion. rown Asbury Licyg John Wilson Pargent GeoH Plant Henry Janney wh Bede $ a Foketon J P 335 Nea aidwin ni! owen ZOBobbins Z Richards EB Kendall WH AM Gangewer RH Graham Devere B Z Penne oy peer PMP BBOlark zt yertes Philp&SolomonJnoH Semmes F A Boewell B ge Benj F Olark Lewis Clephane ew AG Alden Wm Dixon Jno Hudson Taylor 8 AH McKim JF B Semken Bam’! P Bell Jno ae FFrench C Hosmer Geo. J W Angus gre mble Jr bev: Geoxge yden F A Willet Qhan AR Shepherd Jno H Peake WwW J E Herrel WSHuntington Gw H DGooke Jas B Peake ND WP Fergason EA Adams 9 £ InoG@ Dudley A F Bulley Ww J EF Holmead J Venable OW White gous BElliis JL Henshaw Wm Slater ingate Augustus Edson M McNelly Wi Hutchinson WH G@ Newman J Burbank Wm,T Ford ‘T Edward Clark W iH Parker Chas Baker FielderRDorsett BF Gettinger S H Sherman Wm M Davis q, N Ford Ruger HG Ritter ‘as H Ford mi Tesny Wm H Godey WmACook, JAMagruder Chas8 Envlish A JRadcliffe& Cod B Maddox Riley A Shion AM J W Jayne JH Gray M Mobley AP Thayer A Chester Newt’nCrawford, and manyothers. my4-5t MONUMENT TO ABRAHAM LINOOLNIN em THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. In order to give definite shape to the desire so generally expreased that a suitable Menument should be erected in the City of Washington to the my of Abraham Lincoln, the City Qeuncils of Washington have taken action, resulting i voruietiome te ‘Association to be called tent. COLN NATIONAL MONUMENT ASSOCIATION, with the following officers: President—RIGHARD WALLAGH, Mayor. Becretary—CROSBY 8. NOYES. Treasurer—GEORGB W. RIGGS. The Directors will be announced hereafter. It is proposed to raise for the purpose the sumof at least $100,000 by subscriptions, to be limited in pain from one dollar to ten per individual con- jributor. Such is the general solicitude to contribute for sueh a purpose that it is not doubted that the amount requisite can be promptly raised and the monument erected within the year 1355. Daly. authorized collectors will be designated for re Pinbipe en beeen shronghoue ths cou! vy spose . con! Ds Cc em contributions to GEORGE W. RIGGS, Esq., Treasurer of the Association. = x As it may be diMcult to send individual receipts for the contributions received, they will be ac- Knowledged from time to time through the public Tess. » It is earnestly hope! that every newspaper throughout thecountry wili call attemtion to the object of this Association, and give it auch edito- rial encouragement sa shall secure a general Fecognition. _ 2 It ts the desire of the Association to raise a monument that shall be properly commemorative of the sublime life and character of the lareented secearea one that shall be creditable alike to the city and nation. = With such endsin view, it is not doubted that this appeal will meet a prompt and aniversal response, rove im TO THE ARMY AND NAVY.—Anelegant OPEKA CLOAK is to be voted for in the game manner as the swords at the Sanitary Fair in New York. The candidates are the wives of the Kons of the army and nayy, Mrs.Gen Grant and Mrs. Vice Admiral Farragut. The army and navy oe rosea invited to come forward and give their votes. The list will be found at Tables Nes. land 6, under the direction of Mra. George Fine- ea t Gonzaga Hal earlith. ap29-tf LSIOR BUILDING ASBOCIATION. i. Ata meeting of this Astociation faideod e 6th instant, it wee ordered that the books for subscription be reopened until further notice, Bech ahare forthe following mosthy ema OB ach share fo: 6 followin, mth. “ep s-colm INO. M. HANSON Seo, No 2.2 2 We respectfully call the attention of the ladies { and the public in general, te the fine and well as- sorted stock of zy BPRING AND SUMMER WRAPPINGS, auch as BASQUES, CIBCULARBS, SACQUBS. ENGLISH JACKETS, FOR LADIES AND MISSES, All of our own Mannfactu: Possessing unusual facilities in supplying our- selyes with Stock, we are enabled to sell as cheap as any Manufacturing Heuse in New York, LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 and 515 7th street. my5 6t J H. OBANE & CO repared to furnish the trade Fine Mess Cider always oe hand. Also, Storage to let in a dry clean cellar. m3-1m ORSES, JUST RECEIVED AND FOR BALE. One matched psir IRON GRAY ARES, 5and6 years old, good drivers, and in kine condition; one BAY HORSE. kind and prompt in single or double harness. FonBg_ snd stylish: one extra fine EXPRESS ORSE, and one fine DAPPLE GREY MARS, suitable for saddle or hari . Fhe above horses were selected with care. are soufognite rec: ommended to those in quest of good stock. CHA- PIN & MATLOOK, Sale and Livery Stable, 450 @ street, between 6th and 71h. my 4-St* RY GOODS. We are selling off our large stock of Dry Gooda at less than they can be bought for in New York, since the late large advance in all kinds of Domes- tic Dry Goods. a peraeae in wane st Geode will do well to call al r stock. ee wie Bauer & BRO. 36 Ce: Tes, Opposi amysetit TO NGentre Market. MPORTANT TO CABINET MAKERS, BUILD I ERS AND OTHERS. Pa B0 Large lot of Walout and Cherry, thicknesses from *; to 4 Inches. i 200 000 feet clear Pine Lumber of all thicknesses, from three to five years old, together with a large astortmeut of Building Lumber. wo,D.C., jor lot of 8- is is my 2 te SEPT ¥. WHEATLEY. perortanr TO BUILDEBS AND OTHERS. 200,000 feet clear seasoned WHITE PINE LUM- BER, all thicknesses, from three to five years old, and in prime order, with a large stock embracing every variety of Lumber. Office and Yard, No, 37 Water street, Georgetown, D.C. myl-Im_ {Int} FRANCIS WHEATLEY, cE. IcEk, Ios. We have completed our arrangements for the delivery of the pure BOSTON FRESH POND ICE. We tell noother. We have one price for the season. We deliver promptly, '@ requi*e our drivers to give exact weight. We never fail to supply in the heat of summer, We ask a liberal patronage and assure ypu a Constant supply. . 10., ap23-tf Tenth street Wiarf. WAtzEB REGISTRAB’S OFFICE, | . April 21, 1365. BEALED PROPOBALB. 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 received at this office until MONDAY. the 8th of May. at3 o’clock p. m.. for laying water mains for the Corporation of Washington during the current calendar year Forms and speeifications can be y apply- ing at this office, RANDOLPH COYLE, atémay a aoe, Registrar PAPEBHANGINGS, 6 vy ass VAY PIOTURD Yeah 486 _ PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS. 486 PAINTINGS, BNGEAVINGS a 8do abore Dad 1 ashi Halt, Terms cash: "6°78 Sbove Odd Fell TS Beat Utz, STATE. VENUB STAMP OFFIOR Bookstore, oppotite Grorer'e Whosiers Eas sual 0! ver’s re diseount allowed fer quantities. my_-6t*) HING OF BEA 18 A JOY FOREV: FEE SATA 8 Sey ne must ‘hose Dr GhatuRenh a ae Rue Bo taiteal ent medicine. Ask for Helm! er, mar MASH, Arp YoUrmTOT Vicoe ARR Teg ined by HEL: "a ? BU. LY mar 25-ém SLRs NECOND FAITION. 4 O'CLOCK P. M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Wasxtneton, May 6, 1865. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: Buying. Selling. U. S. 6’s Coupon 1581 110% U.S 5-20's. 105 U. S._10-40’s. 96 One Year Certificates, 99% New Yore—Figst Boarp. Coupons, 110; 5-20’s, 105 4; 10-40's, 957; tificdtes, 994; Gold, 145%. 5 ee THE TRIALS, It is doubiful if the Gavernment will be ready to commence the trials of the assassina- tion plotters so soon as Monday next, we ap- prehend. From the number of the accused ana the mass of testimony to be classified, the task of arranging the preliminaries must be one requiring time and careful labor. The prison- ers will be allowed counsel aftd full opportu- nity to summon witnesses. ‘We cannet learn that it has been decided yet to allow publicity to be given to the proceed- ings as they progress; but asa full corps of first-class phonographers will be engaged. by the court to make full reports for its use, the material will in any event be at hand for the fullest knowledge of the case whenever such publicity can be made without prejudice to the ends of justice. SSISTANT SECRETARYSHIP 0 bhai TREASURY, Gee ‘The published statement that the Hon. John W.Chanler, of New Hampshire, has been ap- pointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; vice Cyrus W. Fields, appointed Consul to Japan, is, we have authority tor saying, pre- mature. Owing to ill-health, Mr. Fields will shortly retire from the Treasury, but his successor has not been selected, nor has he decided as yet to accept the appointment of Consul to Japan, which, it is understood, has been tendered to him. THE SECRET Segoe atone SECRE Secretary Seward rode out egain yesterday, and rested well last night. He does not suffer seyere pain, but in talking and taking nourish. ment he experiences considerable inconyeni- ence from the apparatus attached thereto. Mr. Frederick Seward continues toimprove- He is able to converse with the members of his family when allowed to do so by his physi- but it is necess~ty to keep him as quiet as pqs- sible. Cer- SENT SOUTH. Yesterday, by direction of the proper author- ities, Juan Boyle, a rebel citizen of Richmond, and R. E. Cleary, of the ist Maryland rebel battery, (formerly of Washington,) who have been residing in this city since the surrender of Lee’s army, were sent South, they having peremptorily refused to renew their alle- giance to the United States by subscribing the oath, MRS, LINCOLN. Mrs. Lincoln's neryous system is gradually recovering from the shock occasioned by the President's sudden death, but sheis yet greatly depressed in spirits, and unable to leave her room. Workmen are engaged in packing ap the effects of the family, and Mrs. Li. will leave for her home in Illinois as soon as permitted to do so by Dr, Stone, the attending physician, HOSPITALS TO BE DISCONTINUED, The Columbia, Douglas, and Eckington Hos- pitals of this city, Seminary Hospital of George- town, and Fairfax Seminary Hospital in Vir- ginia, are to be discontinued, and the buildings turned over to their owners. se eae AID TO G AL GRANT, Capt. Peter T. Hudson has been announced 46 an A:d-de-camp on General Grant's Staff, with the rank of Lieutenant Colcael, vice Col- Dent, promoted toa Brigadier Generalship of Volunteers. « ———— GENERAL GRANT. Lieutenant General Grant has returned to this city from Philadelphia, where his family bas taken up its residence. THE HARRIS COURT MARTIAL. The court martial of which Maj Gen. Foster is President, this morning resumed the trial of Benj. G. Harris. The Jadge Advocate stated that the cavalry Sergeant, (one of the witnesses) awaiting whose arrival the court had adjourned from day to day bad not been fouad, Owing to the move. ment of troops in the lower counties. No one could ascertain where the sergeant is now stationed, the authorities not being in posses- sion of his full name, and as the Government had exercised all reasonable dtligence in trying to find him, he (the Judge Advocate) did not feel justified in postponing the case further, but would close the evidence with the testi- mony of sergeant Reuben R. Stuart, Oo.C. Lith Tegiment Veteran Reserve Corps. Sergeant Stuart was then sworn and testified that on the 27th of April he was detailed with six men to proceed to the residence of Benj. G Harris for the purpose of arresting him. After the arrest witness was left alone in charge of the prisoner about two hours, during which time oir. Harris said he did not know what he was arrested for. The latter clause of the evidence was roled Out by the Judge Advocate, who claimed that witness was not to testify what sentiments the prisoner expressed to him, but what the pris- oner said had been the conversation between bim and the two paroled rebel soldiers, Ser- geant Chapman and private Reid. _The witness proceeding, satd that Mr. Har- Tis told him that the two men came to his house the night before the arrest and inquired the way to Leonardtown. He (the accused) re- plied to the two men that it was about half a mile. The men said they wouid like to go there, that they were on the Way to Bal- timore, and wished to get there as soon as possible, and that they were paroled Soldiers from Lee's army. The accused told them they could go to Baltimore without taking the oath. They replied that they wished totake the oath. The accused told them thev ‘were not compelled to do so according to Gen. Grant's terms to Lee’s army. He gave them & dollar a piece to get their supper and lodging, and said if they wanted more he would give it tothem. The men wished to remain all night at his house, but he refused, saying that the copie knew his political sentiments, and he ad rather not keep them. He also said that these men did not ask for money. Cross-examined by the accused.—Did I not tell you that the men came to my house and asked for lodging, and that I teld them that I could not loage them, but geve them a dollar to go toa hotel? Witness.—Yes, with the addition, that your Deca aos were known to the people. used. — not tel: iP aidnons | them te go to Leon. Witness.—No, sir. Accused.—Did I not say that [ had no wish to commit an offense sgainat the Government in giving them the money? itness.—No, sir. Accused.—Did I not say that I did not thing it wrong to give money! Question objected to, and the court cleared for deliberation. Upon reopening the accused proceeded to read from page 261 of the chapter on evidence im Benet’s ae law, and then asked the witness to state alj the accused said to him in the conversation. This question was also objected te by the Judge Advocate, who ruled that only that Portion of the conversation relating to the pre- vious conversation of Mr. Harris with Chap- man and Read could be admitted as evidence. _The accused claimed that all the conyersa- tion should be given so as to show bis motive in ard ae mower e Court overruled the question as put and” allowed the following : “ z “State all the accused said to yon in the con- Vergation, 8s near as you can recollect, relate ing exclusively to the conversation between the accused and Ohapman and Read.” ABE new evidence was elicited by this ques- The accused then announced Judge P. W- Crane, of Baltimore, (who had just entered the court room) as his counsel, The Judge Advocate said he would with- draw the offer made yesterday to prove the CS character of the accused, as it was not necessary to the prosecution, but would resume bre right te produce itat any future time during He also read @ despatch just received, staring that the command to wiles the sorgvant Te- quired as an important witness was attached, Rad‘moved from Leonardtown about twenty’ duasd ie: (he Soles Aaysiths Meet 5 5 dge Adyooa we’ Would not w him; but would close the prosecution, resuming the right as before to introduce the witness if necessary. The accused stated in reply tothe Judge Advocate that be would offer in defense the testimony of oe mennioy, oe Taceardiowe, Mondsy, ant that of others. oNphe Jud, ‘Advoc also stated that he ‘would put in evidence the order of the Judge Advocate General of April 26th, relative tothe terms of Lee’s surrender, and the liabilities of led prisoners. Pithe aerane objected to the opinion of the Judge Advocate General being introduced, and ssked that only the terms of capitulation be Admitted, which request was granted by the art. corns accused repeated his request of the wit- ness to give all the conversation between him- self and witness at the time of his arrest. The court re-affirmed its decision that such testimony was irrelevant and inadmissable, and upon the accused insisting upon the point raised by him, the court was again cleared for deliberation. Upon re-opening, the original decision, re- stricting the evidence of Sergeant Stuart to the conversation relating to that between the Srcused and Chapman and Kead, was reiter- ated. The accused proceeded:—“State the entire conversation, and all that related init te the conversation with the soldiers.” Witness.—He (the accused) saidin the con- versation, that it was all d—d abolitionism; that if the abolitionists had staid away there would have been no trouble, but it would have all been right: that theidea of a few men as- sembling in Washington and prohibiting the rights of the People of the South, and after the understanding tween Grant and Lee not letting the men go Dome was 3 d—d humbug; that the republicans would not rule long, and by G—d in two years they would show who wouldrule. About the timeof this conversa- tion a combat took place between two cats, one ot which was black, and as the latter passed by them the accused remarked “there goes & a—d black Republican.” Question by the Court.—Did you make any teply ? itness —Made no reply, except to say that & new harness puton an old horse, or evena young one, would sometimes make him feel very proud. By the accused.—Did I not say I had no in- tention to do wrong in giving the men money ! Witness.—I heard nothing relative to your motive for giving the money. Accused.—Do you not recoliect if I did not say that when I gave you the money [ never did anything more innocently in my life? Witness —No, sir, I do not. Accused —Was not the remark about the two cats made in a jesting manner ! Witness.—I took it to be in earnest, as there seemed to be & brazeness abont it, and a rigid- ness about the arrest. There was nothing like jesting took place. Accused.—Was there noone present at the conversation? Witness.—There was at times, but at the time of this conversation there was not. Accused.— Was not Mr. Maddox present! Witnees.—No, sir. A Accused.—Not the whole time? Witnees.—He was not. Accused,— Was he not there when I spoke of money? Witness —Yes; but the same conversation was rehearsed afterwards when we were alone. Mr. Harris was told by Mr. Maddox that it was rumored that the two soldiers had reported him, and Mr. Harris said he did not know what the devil he was arrested for. Question by counsel—Judge Crane.—What then? Witness.—The eonversation then dropped. Counsel.—How long after that was it that the accused spoke about giving the money? Witness.—About twenty minutes. Accused.—Do you not recollect I said I did not intend to give offence in giving the money? Witness.—NNo, sir. Tam certain it was not said. {yuestion by the Court—Who is Maddox, a citizen er & soldier ? Witness.—A citizen; son-in-law of Mr. Har- tis, it is said. After some unimportant amendment of the record, and the repetition of the announcement of the Judge Advocate relative to the testi- mony of the absent cavatry sergeant, and the evidence respecting the accused’s character for loyalty, the prosecution was closed, and the court adjourned till Monday, in order to give the accused time to prepare his defense. SALES OF SEVEN-THIRTIES.—The sates 0 7-30's, by Jay Cooke & Co, amounted to $7,195,950 yesterday. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. “THE DEVILISH REBEL PLOT. The Attempt to Introduce the Yellow Fever into the Northern Cities. Hawrrax, N. S., May 6.—Bermuda papers contain a long,account of a judicial investi- gation now being held at Saint Georges into the attempt of Dr. Blackburn to introduce the yellow fever into New York, Philadelphia and other Northern cities. Blackburn visited Bermues ostensibly on a philanthropic mission in connection with cases of yellow fever. The evidence shows that he collected while there bedding and clothing taken from the fever patients, and porches and inspected new clothing which he packed in trunks, which he leftin charge of parties with orders to forward them to New York in the spring. One witness testified that Blackburn repre- sented himself as a Confederate agent whose mission was the destruction of the Northern masses It was also shown that several persons con- nected with an agency of the Confederate States were cognizant of these facts. There were ten trunks, three of which have been found, and the contents buried by the Hoard of Health. Blackburn is well known in these provinces as a leading and ultra rebel. Railroad Train Rebbed by Guerrillas. CrxcinNATI, May 6.—A train on the Onio and Mississippi Railroad was last night robbed near North Bend, 1! miles from the city, by a gang of guerrillas. The safes of Adams Ex- press Company were blown open with gun- powder and the contents taken. The passengers were relieved of their watch- es and money. The robbers escaped across theriverin skifs. The Pirate Reed. Nzw YorRK, May 6.—The gunboat Florida, from New Orleans on the 27th, bring: the irate Reed and the other officers of the ram ebb. LOCAL NEWS. Criminat Court, Judge Olin.—This morning, Frank Gorman, indicted for tarceny, plead guilty, and received a nominal sentence. Joseph Isadon, indicted for larceny, was found guilty, and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year. Florence Roberts. indicted for an assault and battery, was convicted, and sentenced to paya fine of $30 or to two months in jail. Marion Adams was convicted of an assault aud battery, and sentenced to tiirty days in jail. Martha Curtis, indicted for larceny, was found not guilty. eg ead Oxraans’ Count, Judge Purcell —To-day, the will of the late Richard S. Coxe was filed for probate. The first and final account of the guardian to the orphan of Johm Vierbuchen was ap- proved and passed, The administrator d. b.n. of George Schillo retused to give additional security, as required, ee bis consent, his appointment was revoked. ——— ee MvuGGED AND SENT Orr.—Last night officers McElfresh, Essex and Straub, of the 4th Ward, arrested George Wilson, Nicholas Bogart, Samuel Miller and Wm. Lynch, 3s suspicious characters, and took them before Superin- tendent Richards. This morning they were Ehotoerspbed for the rogues’ gallery; and all ‘were ordered to leave the city except Miller, who being under bail for court, was retained to be delivered to his bondsman, ——>—_—_ SALE aT BrywingeR's.—On Monday, at 10 o’clock, the great sale ofthe fine stock of wines, liquors, segars, &c., at Binninger’s, 216 Penn’a avenue. will be commenced by McGuire & Co. A great chance for bargains.and the pro- quigpen of something superior in the line in- cat May Frsertvat.—Great interest is felt in Marini’s grand May Ball and Festival to come off at his academy, Temperance Hall, E street, between 9th and i0th, Tuesday evening, May 9th. It will undoubtedly: be one of the most elignstad affairs of the sort ever wi! re. IGHT{ LIQGHT!! COAL OIL LIGHT!!! , and the ¢0) ers of OI ill saree with op Engi safe and cheap light. Gall and see the AN ai con! or ere hours light; the Rew Flint, pag Ae . m pests geo them ap and ey ure 3 95 Fev atreet. bet..1 Beatl: Feats Gat with id Pohl uote, Wastarin Bose seaig satin titnctoetn Ari set war 3-60 Affairs in Geerg: GRoncRaTOwm CouNcits, Ma; Board of ieee Re x; Aldermen TY, , and Shinn. ‘The Recorder laid before the board an orét- nance in relation to the new market, This or- dinance provides for the sale of the stalls on the 2d instant, under the supervision of the building ort ees providing regulations for the sale and annual rents; fixes the market hours; establishes general regulations for the market; describes the limits of the market; and vests the authority of supervision in the Mar- ket Master. The ordinance was ited. ‘The board took up & resolutien of the Coun- cil providing for 8 hydrant on Montgomery street, which was passed; and the board ad- journed. Common Council.—Present: Messrs. Hyde, Thomas, Bronaugh, Edes, Kelley, Stake, Fow- ler, Mitchell, and Cragin. Acommunication from T. B. Cary, Secre- tary ot a Baltimore Fire insurance Company, offering toinsure the new market house at the rate of forty cents on the hundred dollars, was presented and referred to the finance commit- tee. The petition of R. Crnit & Son so tose sion to enclese with a fence @ portion of Mont- gomery street, south of Aqueduct street, was referred to the committee on streets. ‘The bills of the National Republican for advere tising, and of certain parties for worlrdone and material furnished in the repair of streets, were presented and referred to the committee on claims. A bill to increase the compensation of the water tapper from $2.50 to $4 per tap was re- jected. A bill to puta hydrant on Montgomery st,, between Bridge and Olive streets, was passed. Mr. Myde, from the finance committee, made 8 report upon the communication of the Olerk of the Corporation relative to the distribution of the sehool tund, authorizing the clerk to pay to the trustees of the colored schools an amount of the fand according to tke proportion of col- ored children between the ages of six and sev- enteen, to all the children of the city between those ages; which was adopted. A bill from the Board of Aldermen regulating the sale and use of the stalls in the new mar- ket- house was referred to the committee on the market-house; and the board adjourned. FLotrR AnD GRAIN MARKET.—Flonr firm, with a good demand. Supers $8489.25; extras oe Grain—Sales of good red wheat at 82.15. Port or G@eorGETown.—Entered—Schoonsr Hannibal, Rogers, Baltimore; Georgia, Busicx, de. Cleared—Schrs. Little Rock, Bowen, Phil- adeiphia; Mann, Jackson, Vienna; Exit, Mur- phy, do.; M. Ellen. Dirzi, Annamessex; Johan- na, Dirzt, do.; J. Paine, Mayo, Boston; Narces- sa, Grieves, Baltimore; G. Frankhin, Tyler, do.; J. Hamilton, Maddox, Mattawoman; M. S; cer, Paul, St Mary's: Maryland, Foxwell, do; Mary Jane, No » do.; sloop J. Hardin, Per- ry, Nanjemoy; bark Hadley, Snew, Boston; tug H. Leslie, Howard, Occoquan; boat mady of the Lake, Harris, ee ANE CaNAL.—Arrived—Boats D. Knode, flour and wheat to George Waters; W. A. Boydan, 110.9 tons coal to ee and Baltimore Oo. De- arted—Boat J. M. Forbes, with wagons for Williamsport, and eighteen boats light. EPOT FOB FINE, MEDIUM, AND LOW-PRICED DRESS GOODS, Av tT" LOW 8ST POSSIBLE PRICES. Full stock .. vety choice styles just received, MOURNING DRESS GOODS. We invite the apecial attention of familica wear- ing Black to onr immonae stock of “LUPIN'S” G@ODS, ad new fabrics. JO8. J. MAY & CO., 305 Pennsylvania avenye. my 6-2t bet. 9th and l0th ata. Wits GOODS! WHITE GOODS! Just received and for sale at lowest prices— NANSOOK. LINEN LAWN. INDIA MULL, BRUSSELS NET, AMBRIC, JACONETS. VICTORIA LAWN, I8SHOP LAW. pe DOTTED SWISS, In all theo! Also, MILLINBRY GOODS, of all kinds, RIB- BONS, &c., together with large assortment of fize Fancy Goods at BOSWELL’S FANOY STORE, 302 Ei street, near lith, above Grover’s Theater, N. B. Depot for Boswell & Warner's Colorific for coloring the hair, mys-lw B™ @BEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers, TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT A’ AUOTION BAST OF THE CAPITOL, : On PRIDAY, t 2th instant, at o’elock p.m, Let No. 18, in su sion of Square sonth o' Bquate No, 915, with the improvements, which are a good two-story frame house. This propert: fronts on Mar: avenue, between 8th and 9tl streets, east ef the O half cash; balance in6 months, the & note for the deferred payment eed given and a deed of trust taken. All conveyancing, includixg revenue ata the cost of purchaser, Title indieputanle med SS GREEN & WILLIAMS, Ancts. — Fst BEGULAR OPENING OF NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS, Rieh Black and Colored SILKS, SHAWLA, SACQURS, &c. Also, a large stock of Lupin’s celebrated Fabrica from New York Auction Sales, Pearl and mode shades of ALPAGAS, POIL DB CHEVEES, BLACK ALPACAS and BOMBAZINES, MOZAMBIQUES, SATIN STRIPED LENOS, ORAPE MARETZ, and other Spring Dress Gooda in great variety of atyles. 40 pieces cheapest BLACK BILKS in the city, from $lup. HOUSEKEEPING GOOBS, WHITE GOODS, QHECK AND STRIPED MUSLINS, JACONBTS AND CAMBRICS, NAINSOOK AND SWISs, atl from the late New York Auctions, SUN UMBRELLAS AND PARABSOLS, the Yarg- est assortment in the city. DOMESTIC COTTON GOODS of all the well- known brands, at low prices, notwithstanding the recent advance, Also, 5 pieces ali LINEN TABLE OLOTE, at 5) cent yer yard. LANSBURGH & BRO., 375 Seventh street, Sd door abore I street, and m5-6t 515 Seventh street, 3d door above Dat. GUDTGRBOn's corner ots "st cad. Marvised avenne, Island. my 5-3t* A CHICKEBING PARLOR GRAND PIANO, almost new, which we have taken ag part of esi] > ficinway Fiano, for; Le 5 ¢ Warerooms o: anna W.G, METZRROTT. Bole Agent of jteinway’s Pianos, By 5-6t" and Mason & Hamlin’s Gabinot Org: QOP4NgE QOUNTY ICE OREAM. ORANGE OOUNTY ICE CREAM. ORANGE COUNTY ICE ORBAM. I am now prepared to 1 ustemers and the putlic with delicious 10% OBRAM. manufac. Fires from pure cream from Orange Gcunty, New Oenfectioners, 8, and Famili lied Butlers. SAMUEL LLOYD. No, 390 { venth street, my 5-im* between K Mass, ave, 4 Wek? UNDEBSIGNED would take this opportu. nity of announcing to the public that they have just received a large and spuplete assort- mentof Ladies’ and Misses’ HOOP SKIRTS, of the latest and most suproyed styles and finish, which they intend to sell at the lowest pri They would furthermore announce will be opened at their store, on MONDAY, the 8th inst., a complet sortment Ladies’ Silk ues and Circulars, which they request the to calland examine before purchasing else- where, as they are letermined to offer them at ices which cannot fail to please, Pithey would call the attention of the military, in view of the coming grand review. to their large and well selected assortment of White Military Gloves, which have just been pened ° YATBS & SELBY, 323 Penn. ave, bet. 6th and 7th streets. my. 5-3t* EB UNDEBSIGNED HAS SOLD QUT Hii aber Yard to RATHANIBL B. FoGIET with whom all persons indebted to me are ear- ently requested to make immediate settlement, in a ae facilitate the closin EB: eine, nee the old concern, OBE a OfWaski April 1, 1865 1D. — NATHANIEL B. FUGITT, UMBER DBALER, SIXTH, STREST WRST, NEAR BA. AVENUE ‘api jc PITCHERS AND WATER-COOLEES. recel i the above grote to wh teh we tas teat attention of purchasers in want of a good’ - BB & BEVERIDG 504 06a Follows’ Hall, Teh at. there ‘lw ‘