Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1865, Page 2

—— “THE EVENING STAR. ————— W. D. WALLACH, Editer and Proprietor. ee WASHINGTON CITY: SATURDAY. ... ccccee....++-MAY 13) 1855, —— —oOOOOeeeeOO>™ECE=" my READING MATTER ON EVERY PACE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. THE ORANGE Ahw ALEXANDRIA RAIL- ROAD. Mr. John S. Barbour, the president of the | Orange and Alexandria railroad, and Mr. Van- Gergriff, the superintendent of that work, hav- ing complied with ali the requirements of the United States military autBorities at Rich- mond, including the proper renewal ef their | allegiance to the United States Government, | have been reinstated by Gens. Halleck and Ord in the management of the portion of the | railroad in question witbia the limits of the military Department of Virginis. That is, all of it except the portion from Alexandria to the ERappabannock, which lies within tne mili- | tarydepartment of Maj. Gen. Auger. They are now here to the end of obtaining leave from the War Department to resume the management of the portion last above men- tioned. Before the war they were noted as | being among the must efficient railread man- agers in the country. As we doubt not, these gentlemen, in renewing their allegiance to the United States, frankly and fully accept the altered condition of things, and propose to labor zealously to rebuild the prosperity of the section of Virginia traversed by the Orange and Alex- BUULie seiteena epon the hacia nf froa Iahar and hearty acquiescence in the theory of the | entire superiority of the authority of the Gen- eral Government, we trust the authorities may | find it compatible with the public interest to remit the northern end of the work to their supervision and control. They will doubtless soonest be able to prepare it for the use of the public, and can do most with it if they will, as a as of relieving Northern Virginia from the terrible effects, industrially and in every other way, which have legitimately resulted from secession. MOUNT VERNON. Arrangements are being made for re-opening Mount Vernon to visitors, and it is expected that a steamer will be permitted by the War Department to make excursion trips to thespot in afew days. The fund derived for the pur- chagze and preservation of the place depends very materially upon the fees required of vis- itors, and not having reseived any revenue from this source during the war, became ex- hausted some time since. The grounds, now- ever, were kept in proper condition by Mr. Riggs, Treasurer of the Association, making the requisite advances for that purpose, the agent, Mr. Herbert, who remained at the man- sion having received no part of hissalary from the association for three or four years, The statement widely circulated that Herbert is a secessionist, and that he depends upon his ‘Wife to visit Alexandria for supplies, is pro- nounced incorrect by leading members of the Association. Mr. Herbert is vouched for as a foyal man, and is not married, as stated, bug is assisted in his care of the premises by two northern ladies, who have received every fa- cllity fromthe War Department ia the per- formance of their trust. The events of the last four years have added much to the interest attached to Mount Ver- non, and will render it a place of frequent re- sort. The re opening of the place is eagerly looked for here, and will no doubt be attended ‘with sn encouraging increase of the fund of the Association. RETURNED. m Brig. Gen. Beckwith, engaged so long and so effiiciemtly in the Commissary Department in furnishing prompt supplies for our armies in this quarter, and whose services were of such amportamce to the Government when dis- Patched to the West on a similar mission in the capacity of Ubief Commissary for Sherman, has returned here and is now at Alexandria. ARRIVAL OF RELEASED PRISONERS, ‘The U_S. transport Daniel Webster arrived in Baltimore yesterday, trom Fernandina, Florida, with one thousand released Union prisoners. Uni Meeting Baltimore in Regard to Returned Rebels. The Baltimore American says:—Last night @n adjourned meeting of the loyal men of this city was beld at the armory of the Baltimore ity Guard, corner of Gay and Baltimore Streets, to hear the report of the committee ap- ques atthe previous meeting. Mr. William Lain was in the chair, with Mr. George W. Taylor acting as Secretary. Mr. Charles Cobb, chairman of the committee, submitted a pre- amble accompanied witn resolutions providing that all present unite to aid the military au- shorities of the Department in forcing the desperadoes whe have er may return to the city to seek a home elsewhere; also, that a vigilance committee of five from each ‘ward be established, whose duty it shall be to obtain information and report the sai to the military authorities, and that each member of the meeting hold himself in readiness at a mo- ment’s notice to act in accordance with the spirit of the resolutions. Another resolution states that icis their solemn duty to employ and assist in obtaining employment tor tae re- turning Unien soldiers, and deprecates the employment of rebels, traitors anc euch elev- enth bour Union men who have hitherto ex. tended all their sympathies in behalf of the Te- ites, = peg abe the resolutions adoptea cently by the loyal men of Uarro! Md., and Washington city ae The concluding resolutions sta‘e that a deep debt of gratitude is due to the officers and men ef the Army and Navy for their gallant ser- TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. —————- IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO. of the Capture of tille and Contitmatiety the Liberals—AMeximilian 1m Trouble. New Yorx, May 13.—The steamship Laberty bas arrived here, and brings Havana dates to the Sth inst. Advices from the city of Mexico to the 27th ult., and Vera Cruz to the 2d inst., confirm the reported capture of Saitilloand Monterey by the Liberals, besides the announcement that the Liberals are gaining ground in every di- rection. A forced logn of $100,000 was tmposed upon the French and Imperialists im Saltillo and Monterey. Maximillian, on reaching Orizaba, heard of the tall of Richmond and the surrender of Lee, | whereupon he hastened back to Mexico, and dispatched his Chief of Cabinet, Eloin, to the United States. There are various reports of his mission. He arrived at Havana in time to take the Corsica. The Juarists had entered Rabzoda and seized all the war munitions held by the merchants. Col. Duplin is en route for the State of Tobasco with 400 men. A naval expedition is also on its way. Several of Maximilian’s Governors have pro- nounced against him and the semi-official Es- tafitte indicates that there is agreat opposition to him. Genéral Mejia had announced that he could not bold Matamoras without assistance, and reinforcements were sent to him. It is said that rebel deserters are joining Uor- | tinas, FROM MUBILE. | Particulars ef the Surrender ef Dick Taylor. Carro, May 13.—Mobile papers of the 5th, contain full particulars of the surrender of | Gen. Dick Taylor, but nothing new. The steamship Saint Marys’ sunk in Mobile Bay, has been raised and will be immediately repaired, also the gunboat Sciota, and opera- tions will be commenced on the Lsura and R. B. Hamilton as soon as possible. The iron clads Milwaukie and Osage are hopeless wrecks. At the instance of rebel officers, whosay they | cannot govern their men. Gen. Washburne has establiched military posts at Holly Springs and Grenada, for the protection of the people. —_———_~+<ce--______ OFFICIAL. ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United States of America. To alt whom it may concern. Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that DanizL Vor GRonrnG has been appointed Vice Consul of Italy, at Richmond, I do hereby recognize him as such, and de. clare Rim tree to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers, and privileges, as are al- lowed to Vice Consuls by the law of nations, or by the laws of the United States, and exis. ting treaty stipulations between the Govern- ment of Italy and the United States. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washing- ton, the 10th day of May, A. D. 1565, (£. 8.] and of the Independence of the United States of America, the 89th. ANDEEW JOHNSON. By the President: W. Hunter, Acting Secretary of State. LOYAL CITIZENS OF THE BEVENTE Ward, opposed to the return here of rebels, are requested to mect at Isiand Halli THIS EVEN ING, at 8 o’clock, to make ward nominations. 1t* DISCOURSES FOR THE TIMES —St. ema Luthern Church, corner H and ith atreete, Rev. J.@. Buti gr, Pastor. Servi'esat ll arter before § p.m. Qitizens, stran- 0 rs invited. 1t* THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LINCOLN NATIONAL MONUMENT as [ATION are requested to meet at the Mayor’s Office st 6 o'clock MONDAY EVENING my 13-2t OC. 8. NOYES, Bec: DAWEON LODGE, No. 16.—There will be & Fpecial meeting of DAWSON LODGE held on BATURDAY EVENING, May al o'clock. All members in good stand- ing grecearsestly invited to be present. Se By order of the W. M. 1t @. R. THOMPSON, Secretary. MABSONIO-—T of HA NY ir Lodge om. day) AFTERNOON, at 2 0’clock, te attend theta. neral of our late brother, Berkley P Bi. . Punetual attendance is requested” ‘All Bastes jafensin geod standing are fi invi to attend, By order of the W. py tornally pevatee 1t* WM. A. YATES, Secretary. => A CARD. Ww Mi ASHINGTOR, }. 1885, 'o the Editor of the Star: i le ea Sin: Ate meeting of my fellow citizens, he'd on the night of 9t! I was censured for my vote in the Council tion to the resolati offered by tha Fyeaid nt of the Board, on the p tion of Jne. H. Johnson, Beq. My motives for so rane were, that I honestly belisved that as the rebellion had been subdued.and that armed Oppo sition to the Government was at an eud that that Government which has so shown its power wisdom in so overcoming its enemies ha tainly, in my opinion, the wisdom and a) y to adopt the best policy in rela'ion to a question of so much delicacy and moment in regard to the future condition and status of our erring Southe: brethren. I think tbat our relation is such in this District towards the Government. and wisely so, that it forbids our interference io its affairs it NB D, A ‘ifth Ward, {Intel_& Obron.} ry ose MAY CONCERT BY THE SECONDARY S0HOOLS of the ith and part of the ist Districts of Wash- ineteo oD ELLows' HALL vB" ith street. on . ~wONDAY EVENING, May 15th, 1335, Tickets 60 cents, children 25 cents. Concert to commence qu to etght o'clock The piano used on the o nm ix from the es- tablishment of Mr. J. F. E:lis, 306 Pennsylvania avenue. myl2 3t Cy WARD BXBMPTION CLUB. T ere will bea meeting of the Seventh Ward Zemption Ciub at Turner Hall, on MONDAY NIGHT, at8 o'clock. Panctual attendance ia re b ryend asa Ca pane, on Beot wus made. . C. i A WM. 8. YBATMAN, Secretary. anayi it vices rendered in breaking up the rebellion: express full confidence in the macs Ne of our late President: endorse his late action in refer- ence to national affairs; extend heartfelt sym- Paty toall true loyal persons who have lost household in defence of trath that all loyal Tsons is that the rebel crushed and for the return of peace. After the reading of the resolutions, Mr. Wm. E. Woodyear presented a substitute, that a committee be appointed to wait on President Jobnsow and aascertain from him whether, in the event of the r merly of the city. the loyal men of Baltimore as contemplated by the resolutions of the committee would be sus- tained by the Government. ,Mr. John R Jarboe, after ascertaining the Odject of Mr. Woodyear, which was to cor- rectly understand the views of the Govern- ment in respect to the treatment to be accorded to paroled rebels, advocated the substitute. Mr. JohnH Bride earnestly urged the adoption of the resolutions reported ¥y the committee. Mr. Woodyear's substitute was rejected, and the resolutions of the committee adopte alto- ether. On motion of Mr. A. ©. Willisms, the | nair was authorized to sppois a committee | Of five toeolicit contributions to enable ive persons who have been indicted by the grand jury of Carroll county for killing Shaw, the aan = ee Westeaineter, to employ counsel | '™m. The meeting adj od ject to the call of the chairmen: sitar’ SALB oF Coxviecatay ProrerTy.—Mr. | Samuel J. Soper, auctioneer, sold in this city, | on Tharsday, per order of Marshal Bonifant, | by virtue of @ decree of condemnation and | -confiscation, passed by the United States Di trict Court, all the right, title, interest aud e tate, at law and equity, of Ulement p_ Hill in the lands and tenaments lying in Prince George’s county, Md., tor and during the patural life of said Hill. The trac: or cel - of land is called “Key’s Quarter,” stn the Nottingham dir*-ict of the county, and con- tains about seveu hundred and seventy-three | Purchased by Mr. Charles C. Hill, of .feres. Prince George’s, for the sum of $2,500.—Batt:- | more Sun. | DAMAGE by THE STORM.—The violent storni Of rain and wind which prevailed on Thurs- day evening, uvroofed a number of houses in New York te = clouds ac- | companying it & pecu! pestance, re- sonbiing huge volumes of ‘Gerke: smoke, and drifting but a comparatively short dis- tance above th rth. As stated yesterda thirty houses re blown down inthe 19¢! ward of Pnil iphia, leaving a number of poor families houseless. Many of the finest trees at the Fairmount Park were blown down, andthe damage there is estimated at $15,000. The hail storm of Monday did considerable @amage to the corn just planted in Baltimore comnty, Md. METROPOLITAN Kattroap—The surveys for this railroad to Washington are beine m: under the superintendence of Mr. Jas. S. Rai dolpb, the engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. 177 2.075 marriages ia New York Inst year. \ A MOURNFUL EASTER —A cheap e of Rev. Dr. Hali’s admirable Raster dis- course upon the assassination of the President has utt been issued i t form. dis ite Beokstores of "HEDBON TAT LO: a SCAN CHARD & MOHUN. ae copies, 15 cents; 2 copies. 25 cents; 10 copies, $1. my 8 lw lem THE ARMY AND NAVY.—Anelegant OPBEA CLOAK isto be vote@for in the manrer as the swords at the Sanitary Fair in gay tienres ore the wives of the if, Gen Grant and forwardand @¥e direction of Mes. atiee § se: 1 of ws. Geor, a Hall, F st., near wth. R Spat R22AIRING CHAIRS —MRS. 8ARAR WELLS has removed from the Island to No. 319, F street north, between 10th and Jith where she will contince to repair Gane-: Chaire at very moderate charges, may i3-3t 0 THE PUBLIC.—The undersi farm ¢f about 160 acres, gan, at Gonzaga ned h. suitable for about £0 herses at the rate of mouth. Apply to JOHN J. ROBINSON te rien bee sige of, iscataway, or address at Piscataway. NEW YORK AND WABHING s SHIP CO., foot of High atest wR Georgetown —Steamrhip BALTI- fate iil please attend tors wi ns i i goods without further afeae ce ne eeke wm 13 2 .P. HOUGHTON, Agent. CBlse AND GLASS WARB. Housekeepers who are fitting out for the 8nm- mer, can find at our store a large steck o the beat quality CHINA. GLASSWAR CHOCKEBY, OUTLERY snd PLAT. WARE. at the lowest market rates. All kinds of Commen gan: See nen di eB EV ERID ml8 6t* 504 Oda Odd Fellows’ Hall,7th strest. od $20,000 WORTH R a or WALNUT AND MAHOGANY If ip waator extra bargains, give usa call, and get your FURNITURE AT COST. FUBNITUBE AT WHOLESALE PRICAB. The most complete assortment of OOMMON FURNITURE this side of New York, which we are offering at a very emall advance above cost. Do not purchase until you examine our stock, BONTZ & GROSHON, 369 Seventh st.,abovel, High Awning. _my 13-56 G@Gs! EGGS!:! EG@s!|! ly of eae nee 8H BEGGS constanty foreele DY 9. HELLWIG & 00 m12-4:* 38 North Pacaet., Baltimore, Md, 5 will be anpprrted b; 3 MANY VOTERS. — ANY FRIBNDS OF WM. PRTTI- [iene ameorneg hats ye : for Al- tion in J ane. eim* 1 ¢ a WARD. For jerman— jBLE D, LARNER. my 11-diwkeote Many Voress. OF THE Valea wae WiLkEE one sup’ for re election to th f Common Council at the ent Se ee + any clique to the ovis andi®®" SUBTION TO ALL. 3B UMOON DITIONAL UNION Ce FT Wane Fee DITIONAL UE For OolleseLLIAM DIXON. ster— Jor Ee URL . DOUGLASS, For Bar rIELIAM FORSYTH. Ald ed For SitLiai B, MAGRUDER. Council— Tor Qommo7 cms RALLY, JOHN &. RHREM, OLARENON B DARE. may 8-tf ITIONAL UW, i \em UMCOND TOT : TON TIOKET. Picks Tor Colle LIAM DIXON. ster— For MOL B. DOUGLAgS. irveyor— For Bor yTL LIAM FORSYTH. at = For Alger OSLE D. LARNER, on Couccil— For Gommso tN W. SIMMB, ALBERT G. HALL. JOHN B. THOMPSON. UNION TIOKET, THIBD WARD. For Rollector DIXON. For Regis 8. . DOUGLASS. For Burvevor eoRs¥TH. For Ald an— ee THOMAS LEWIS. F ouncil— oF Counci >. LARNER. . RIMM, J. W A. G. HALL. my li AT A MEETING CF THE LOYAL OIT- 1em izeps of the Fourth Ward. Id on Wed- nesday evening. May 3, 1858 the fo! ring gentle- men Were unanimously nominated : Unconditronal Union Ticket, FOR COLLECTOR— WILLIAM DIXON. FOR PEGISTRER— “'BAMUBL H, DOUGLABS. FoR SURYBTOR— WILLIAM FORSYTH. FOR ALDERMAN— ASBUBY LLOYD. FOR COMMON COUNCIL— WILLIA . MOORE, HARLES H. ANDBRSON, iz LIJAH BDMONSTON. ¥OR ASBRSSOR— THOS. W. BURCH. my ll my 4 tf SEVENTH WARD UNCONDITIONAL 1m UNION TICKET. ‘any loyal voters of the Beventh Ward respect fally announce their determination to supoort the iMoning eatlenen ae the next June election: POR LEC — WILLIAM DIXON. For BecieTaa— SAMUEL FE. DOUGLASS. For BURVEYOR— WILLIAM FORSYTH. For ALDERMAN— THOS, B. LLOYD. For Oommon Corner O?THO BOSWELI. GEORGE WRIGHT. my 9-te* MASTILLas: MANTILLAS! MANTILLAs: At the old Established Mantilla and Fancy Store. (Mantilla Department established in 1852.) Second Regular Spring opening this Beason, BLACK BILK COATS, BAOQUEE, BASQUINES, AND CIROULARS, New, Novel and Beautifal Styles. Alro, Light Cloth BASQUINES, SHORT SACQURS, % AND COATS. Opening days BATURDAY AND MONDAY, May 13th end sth. in the spacious Mantilla Rooms, 24 story, at MAXWHLL's, Depot of Ladies Fancy Goods, and Cloaks,and Mantillas N.B —A full assortment of Misses and Children’s Silk and Oloth Mantillas. my 12-3t wr BLACK GOODS FOR SHAWLS AND DEESBEB. 7-4,8-4,104 BLACK HERNANI, 7 1,8-4, 10-4 BLACK CBAPE MARETZ. 74,84, 104 BLAOK GRENADINE,. 7-4 and8 4 BLACK BBRAGB. $4 and 10-4 BLACK FLORENTINE. 8-4 and 10 4 BLACK MOUSBELAIN, 8 4 BLACK FRENCH MEBINO, 7-4and8 4 WHITE CRAPE MARETZ. These Goeds are ail of * Lupin’s” celebrated make, were bought at the Public Bale, and will be sold at the lowest possible prices. MOURNING DRESS GOODS im all the old and new fabrics of ‘‘Lupin’a’’ and “Maillard’s” makes, at Wholesale and Retail. J08. J. MAY & 00., Depotfor Mourning Goods, 303 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th sts. WANTED. my 12-2t A GENTS Wanted, three or four active, energetic, steady, industrious BUSINESS MEN tocanvass and actas Agents for thesale of the celebrated BUTLER ENGRAVING of the Jate Jamented President, Abraham Lincoln, in living size and style, published from the lar- gest to the beautiful fine Carte de Visite, all framed in the FINEST MOULDINGS. None bat persons of first class business habits need apply. To such & liberal commission will be given. 10,000 Copies to be sold inthe Districtand in Alexandria. Apply to P.J BELLEW & 00. 10 Seventh Street, ‘hree doors seuth of Odd Fellows Hall STEAM NGINE FOR 8ALB—Five by twelve- \) inch cylinder. in good working order, and a let of Blac¥smith’s Tools, upon immediate applica- Hon, pill BS soley ae bargain. Apply at No. bd own, mite” WM. H. ORAMBBRLAIN. FOCsaEEBPaR's COAL COMPANY. COAL AT COST ro STOCKHOLDERS. Office—No. 423 THIRTEENTH STRERT, above THOMAS R, WILSON, AGeut. To Housekeepers : Cost of Mining and Tr: Coal, 2240 1b ve Ph: m It.1w porting a ton of \e] phi; . lad Wharfage . Our Price for s ton of Co: Wasbingtop Retail Price per ton 2,600 1 ton, present rate. Baving. Are you willing to continue to pay from 50 to 75 per cenum advance on your Coal? Do you wish to save from $3 to $5 per ton, and get a good arti- cle, well prepared ? Each Stockholder in the HOUSEKESPERS’ CO4L COMPANY is furnished with a coupon for sein les the @ of stock bo bolda. - Bach eoupon enti- older to A TON OF CUAL ANNUALLY AT COBT for 16 years. BH At the present retail price of Corl, a stockholder will save the entire cost of his stock im two vears, ¢c- cusive of any cash dividends he may receive. The C mines are in complete working order. Ciel! the, raachimery, Ac.. nec-ssary to work the cclliery; the present capacity being 40.0.0 tons, 2 From the sale of Surplus Deal ever that used by k ‘8, the Company expects to realize meactent ew pay fe good’ borat anoual cash divide: BUBECRIPTION BOOKS OPEN AT THE OF- FIOR OF THE COMPANY, 423 Thirte®nth street, Washington, D.C. PRoTceRa«ras ed neatly in oil colo! fot $2 by a lady art: jease rend bam+ and ad- - ie rf HOYT, Washington Post Office. ECON EDITION. 4 OOLOOE P. M. GUVERNMENT SECURITIES. ‘Wasi May 13, 1966. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following qu0- of Government securities ; Buying. Selling U. 8. 6’s Coupon 1881.. +109 110 U.S 5-20's.. 104 105 96 99% New Yorx—Fizst Boarp. Coupons, 109}: 5-20’s, 1043,; 10-40"s, 95%; Oer- ificates, 99%; 190K. MAKING A MOUNTAIN OF A MOLE HILL, ‘We have ceen nothing more reprehensible in the conduct of any pertion of the press than the efforts of the New York Tribune, Post, and other extremist journals to shake public con- fidence im the administration of President Johnson in connection with the trial of the conspirators against the lives of Messrs. Lin- coln, Johnson, Seward and Stanton. Those who recollect the frequent spasmodic efforts of the Tribune and Post, at different stages cf the war, to embarrass President Lincoln's measures under the plea that his administra- tion was overstepping its constitutional and legitimate authority—at times to the extent of greatly endangering the final success of the cause of the restoration of the Union—are not surprised at the present attitude of the same journals, now that the public safety and inter- est requires again some rather slight abridge- ment of their newsmongering facilities. Although they may not be able to realize the mischief they are doing, it can hardly fail to be thoroughly comprehended abroad, as well 4s at home; for the European press are already alleging that the murder of President Lincoln by the hand of one who did not leave the loyal States throughout the whole war, was but a legitimate result of the effor’s of ultra papers at the North at times to generate the impres- on thathis administration was but a naked ‘despotisrr; the natural deduction from which ‘wag, that it was but patriotic to get rid of it in any way most convenient. Even as late as the 2ist ultimo, the Tribune returned to this sort of work, singling out the three old Demo- crate most conspicuous as effective workers in putting down the rebellion as marks for the daggers of such fanatics and villains as Booth and his accomplices or sympathizers, of whom there may be hundreds going loose around us almost within arm's reach of those thus de- nounced victims. We quote that journal as follows: *«;Abraham Lincoln was anxious that ‘the South’ should be treated with the atmost lenity and kindness consistent with the National in- tegrity and safety; Dre. Beecher, Tyng, <c., fally sympathized with this feeling; but John Wilkes Booth puts these abruptly aside, and re- mits ‘ the South’ to the tender mercies of such old and zealous champions of her ‘rights’ as Andrew Johnson, Edwin M. Stanton and Berj. F. Butler. This is not as we would have had it; but we must take things as we find them.” The tacts against which these northern pa- per#, under the lead of the 7ribune and Post, &re now endeavoring to break down President Jobnéon’s Administration, are, however, so simple and easily comprehended as that they most failas lamentably as in their previous similar insane assaults on that of President Lincoln. They are as follows, it strikes us: 1st. It is expected that the testimony to be ad- duced before the court will involve parties in the crime as yet unknown, whose arrest and punishment is due to the ends of justice. 2d. That there are substantial grounds for guarding against the possibility of the murder of witnesses who may be called by the prose- cution, in case it be publicly known who they are and what their testimony may be, before the termination of the trial and the execution of the sentence of the court. And 3d. That convenience and the safe cus- tody of the prisoners require that the trial shall take place in the building in which they are confined, which has no chamber suffi- ciently large for the accommodation of more persons than those needed in the court room during the progress of the proceedings. Apropos:—We may not omit to mention that & resolution passed by the Union League Club of New York on the day before yesterday, with reference to this subject, shows that the denunciations of the extremist journals in question carry no weight whatever where their course 1s best known and comprehended. That resolution was as followe: “Resolved, That the Union League Club of the city of New York having entire confidence in the present administration of the Govern- ment of the United States, deem it tobe their duty to declare that they regard the denuncia- tion of the administration for institnting the present proceedings for the trial ef the con- spirators against the Government as wholly premature.” THE MILITARY POSITION, The District is again invested by military camps, &8 it wasin the daysof the organiza- tion of the grand army four years ago. On every side, north, south, east and west of the city, the veterans of unparalleled campaigns rest from their labors, and the avenues are thronged with distinguished officers, whose presence every one welcomes. This Depart- ment, Major Gen. Augur commanding, now embraces the largest command on the conti- nent, and a brief sketch of its chief, as well as details of the organization cannot prove unin- teresting. Major General Augur was born in New York, graduated with honors at West Point, and was commissioned from Michigan in the 13th infantry, in which regiment, at the out- break of the rebellion, he held the rank of Major, under Col. William T.Sherman, now Major General in the regular army. In 1861 he was appointed brigadier general of volun teers, and in the winter of 186i and 1962 as- signed to the command of the firat brigade of the division of Gen. Rufus King, (now Min- ister at Rome,) McDowell's corps. On the 17th of April he made a brilliant advauce on Fredericksburg, capturing the city, and re. maining there until May, when he was as- signed to the command of & division ot Banks’ corps, in the Valley. He distinguished himself in the battle of Ue- dar Mountain where he wes severely wound- ed, and upon recovering was assigned to an important command in the Department of the Gulf, where he again distinguished himself at Port Hudson and in other engagements. After the reduction of Port Hudson, having been appointed Major General in the mean- time, he was assigned to the command of this Department where his sound discretion aud courteous deportment have won unqualified esteem. His department is now divided into fourdis- tricts. The district of Washington embraces all that portion of the Department north of the Potomac, excepting the city of Washington and the country between the Potomac and the Patuxent rivers, south of the Piscataway, and is commanded by Maj. Gen’l Willcox, Mead- quarters, corner 19th street and Pennsylvania avenue. The following officers constitute his staff :-—Oaptain R. Ohandler, A. A. @; Major J.B. Babcock, A. A. I. @ ; Brevet Major M. V, Richards, A. J A.; Major H. Smith, A. Q. M; Oaptain OU. M. Robins, C. S.; Captain H. O. In- wood, Provost Marshal; Captain L. © Brack. ett, A. D.O.; Captain D. N. Hoinny, A. D.U; Lieut.C. W. Hougb, A.O.0.; M. K. Hogan, Surgeon-in-Chief. ‘ The command embraces the Ist Division of the 9th corps, Dwight’s division of the toth corps; Hardin’ division, ist division Han- cocks corps, the horse artillery brigade, in- cluding seven batteries, Fort Wasningtom and the cavalry of the upper Potomag, coi posed of the ist New Hampshire regiment, and a detachment of the 13th New York. The districtof Alexandria, commanded by: Maj. Gen. Parke, embraces that portion of the department couth of the Potomac ‘excepting the “Northern Neck,” south of the railroad from Fredericksburg to Aquia Oreek landing, and is occupied by the 2d division, Brig. Gen. Griffin, and 3d division, Brig Gen. Hartrantt, of the 9th corps, De Russey’s division, the separate cavalry brigade of Ool. Gamble, the troops including five under Slough, Miltary Governor of Alexandria, de- taehments ander Col Wells, Provost Marshal, oft the defences south of the Potoma:, Geo, O.spmsn's cavalry division, and Tidball’s artillery brigade. The district of the Patuxent, under the com- mand of Maj. Gen. Bartlett, includes the country between the Potomac and Patuxent, rivers south of the Piscataway, except Point Lookout and vicinity, and has one brigade. The district of “Northern Neck” embraces the country between the Potomac and Rapps- haanock rivers south ef the Fredericksburg and Aquia Oree® railroad, under the command of Col. Sweitzer, 16th New York cavalry. Peint Lookout has also & brigade under the command of Brig Gen. Barnes. The Army of the Potomac has all rea>hed the defenses south of the Potomac, and General Meade's headquarters are established at Fort Albany, on the road from the Long Bridge to Bailey’s Cross Roads. The 2d corps, Major General Humphries, and the Sth corps, Major General Griffin, will encamp in the vicinity of the railroad leading from Falls Charch to Leesburg, although the permanent camping grounds have not been fixed upon. Major General Sherman’s headquarters are established at Alexandria, and his army is tg- @ay marching from Fredericksburg to that place, from whence it will probably go into camp outside the fortifications, where wood am water may be most convenient. General Sheridan's cavalry corps wiil be here Tuesday or Wednesday, All these troops will encamp within the lignits of this department, although the Army of the Potomac, General Sherman’s army, and the eavalry corps, will each retain its present organization and transact its military business through the regular official channels, as before. To prevent destruction of private property, Major General Wilcox as issued the follow. ing well-timed order: HEADQUAETERS DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, Department of Washington, Washington, May 12, 1865.—General Orders, No. 3.—lt must be di?- t nctly understood by the officers and men of th s command, that they have noright what- ever to intrude upon private premiceés any more than if they were civilians. Officers and soldiers have no authority or right to enter private houses uninvited, ro right to destroy fences, cut wood, or cross fields of citizens liv- ing in the neighborhood. Violations of this order will be punished in summary manner. et coeimandine offic rs will be held strictly reeponsible for the protection of private prop- erty in the neighborhood of their commands. yy command of Brevet Major Gen’! Wilcox. R. CHANDLER, A. A.G. Official—L. C. BRocKErT, A. D. U. SECRETARY SEWARD AND SON, Secretary Seward is recovering steadily, and regains etrergth day by day. He rides out every day thatthe weather will permit, and yesterday his ride was prolonged for two hours and ahalf. During these rides he visits the various fortifications surrounding the city, anda day or two ago he visited Arlington Heights, where he spent some timé in viewing the Freedmen’s village. The Secretary de- votes considerable time to reading. He con- verses quite freely, but owing to the steel frame in which his fractured jaw is kept in place, itis difficult for him to articulate -with entire distinctness. He is already able to give some attention to public affairs, and a-special Cabinet meeting was held at his house a few days ago when it was deemed advisable to have his counsel upon important matters then before the Cabinet. It is believed that ina week or two he will be able to resume his offi- cial duties. Mr. Frederick Seward is improving gradu- ally, but itis necessary to keep him quiet and prevent bim from conversing abovea whisper, owing to the frequent bleeding of the wound inhis head. The attending physicians have expreesed the opinion, however, that the artery has closed, and his speedy recovery may be looked for. TO BE MUSTERED OUT. General Augur has issued a circular an- nouncing that in accerdance with. instructions from the War Department, all soldiers of his command, whose term of service will expire Prior to May 3ist, 1565, will be immediately mustered out and discharged from service. GEN, SHERMAN’S ARMY. Three corps of Sherman’s army passed through Richmond day before yesterday en route to Alexandria. Upto yesterday morn- ing the General was still in that city, having arrived there a day or two previous. MRS. SEWARD. We regret * announce that Mrs. Seward, wife of our distinguished Secretary of State, is quite ill, brought on by anxiety of mind And constant attention te her husband and sen. GEN ERAL-SHERIDAN’S OFPICERS. Orders have been issued directing all officers of General Sheridan’s cavalry corps on de- tached duty to report without delay at Alex. andria, for the purpose of rejoining their com- mands, SUPERINTENDENT OF FREEDMEN. It is stated to-day, about town, that Major General Oliver ©. Howard, of General Sherman's army, has been appointed Superin- tendent of Freedmen’s Buri BUNTER ARRESTED, It is reported from Richmond that R. M.T Hunter has been arrested near his residence in Virginia, TRIAL OF MRS. BESSIE PERRINE, The case of Mrs. Bessie Perrine, of Baltimore, charged with assisting the rebel cavalry in plundering the train between Baltimore and Philadelphia, during the rebel invasion last summer, was resumed again this morning be- fore the Military Commission, of which Brig. Gen. Chapman js President. After the reading of the minutes of yester- day's proceedings, aiag Thomas Corwin, conn- sel for the défence, filed the following plea in writing = t Before a military commission, setting in Wash- ington, D.O., Brig. Gen. Chapman, U.S Vols., President. The Unitgd States against Beesie Perrine, charged with giving aid and comfort to rebels in the State of Maryland. The aboye named Bessie Perrine plea and defenceto the charge and specifications against her says that the crimes charged against Der are the 8ame in substance to those set forth 1 ss a oat theactof approved July 17, 4 ch crime is, by the provisions of said act, to be tried by the judicial courts of the United States. She therefore avers that this military com- mission has no right to try nor jurisdiction over the case,as shown by the charges and specifications aforesaid. And she prays the judgment of this commission thereon. And the said Perrine says that on the 19th day of October, 1864, the same charge was preterred against her as set forth in the charge and specifications now in hearing before this commiss on, was folly heard and investigated by Maj. Gen. Dix, U.S. Vols. in the city of New York, who thereupon acquitted her from sald charges, and then and there, on such ac- quittal, took the custom: oath of allegiance, and bas ever since faithfally performed all the duties prescribed by said court. Tromas Corwin, Attorney for Mrs. Perriae. Mr. Corwin, in defense of his plea, argued the law in regard to the power of military commissions, and urged that the necessity which created military commissions had now as ‘as declared, the rebel armies having laid down their arms. Judge Advocate Ohipman, in reply, denied that the necessity for military commissions bad ceased, remarking that a military com- mission had: been convened a few days 8g0 by order of the President, (referring to the commissicn now trying the conepirators,) and that a member of Congress was now belog tried before a commission im this city. The Judge Advocate General had @ mili. tary commiseion was proper tor trial of these men, and the aropner did not want any better anthority for jurisdiction of this caurt. As to the second point, the Jadge Advocate said there was no evidence to show that the accused had eer been tried before upon these charges The court was cleared for deliberation upon the plea of the counsel for the defense, and upon the re-opening of the doors it was an- nounced that the Pe was overruled. 4 Permission was: granted Mrs. Perrine’s counsel to file objections te ‘the overraling, if deemed necessary; and the court sdjourned until 11 o'clock Monday next. athe avn Li rss Li SALY¥S OF 7-30's.—Vhe ealesof 7-30's by Jay Cooke & Go. amounted to Sit (eh MC yesterday. LOOAL NEWS. . ——.——_ RioT Awowa THE TRAMSTERS.— Yesterday, & gang Of teamsters, said to be white rebel de~ servers, who had beep eee er from the Government service nada falling out with the colored teamsters and laid in wait for them on the road between the iron bridge in Swam- le and the Bladensburg toll-gate. The colored teamsters retreated towards Capitol Hill. The whites followed and headed them off near Juenemann’s garden on D and 4h streets east. Here the colored teamsters made actand, anda fightensued. Stones, sticks and pistols were used, and it was romored that a child and a woman and officer Sprague were shot, but there is no confirmation of these ru- mors. The police of the seventh and eighth precincts were soon out on the ground, but the mob had been scattered. One man, Edward Gleason, was by officer Hill of the seventh precirct for resisting the officers, and was fined $5.58 by Justice Giberson. Jobn Williams was arrested by officer Gordon of the eighth precinct for being engaged in the riot, and was held for hearing by Justice Handy. Wealeo hear that the military picked up a number Of the rioters and have them in custo- dy. Officer Sprasue ‘was not shot or injured, and thorgh there may be some truth in the ramor that others were wounded, the police have no: yet ascertained the fact. poten Soe ase ORIMINAL Court, Judge Wylie —Yeeterday, Joseph Light, alias Wm H. Ligbt, and Wm. H. HeFired, were tried for eet rtf The former was found not guilty, an eElrod was convicted of larceny and sentenced to the peniteni for two years. William Williams was found guilty of lar- ceny, and sentenced to the Albany peniten- tiary for three years. morning, Henry Ardman, indicted for larceny, was found not guilty Benjamin F. Melinia, indicted for larceny, was found not guilty. Timothy Mack, indicted for larceny of har- neas, was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He was also tried tor @ similar offence,and found guilty of petty larceny, in which case the sentence was sus- pended. a A Map Doo.—Yesterday afternoon, a dog belonging to Mr. Hugh Myers exhibiting un- mistakable symptoms of hydrophobia, passed through the streets in the vicinity of Biagden's wharf, and in his route bit a colered boy abou! 12 years old; tore the dress of a little girl; bita mule belonging to George B. Smith, and tore the driver’s coat. Also, bit a fine hunting dog belonging to Mr. Smith. The dog was Killed by Mr. Myers, and the hunting dog was killed by order of the owner. It is feared that the animal has bitten other animals of whic causes much uneasiness in that locality. byhe neighbors are not aware, and the ne Wisewell Barracks, 7th and © street’ frem Lock-jaw, which was occasioned by running @ nail in his hand. Mr. A. E. L. Keese ascertaining that he was & mason took charge of the body and it will be interred from his residence to morrow, by Harmony Lodge of Masons His body was embalmed that it might be sent to his friends, who are suppesed. to reside somewhere in Western Virginia. —————_—- Rossing a Mitx WomAN.—Yesterday morn- ing, James Ryan took from Mary Brean, a nik woman, her can of miik, and he was arrested by officer Burkely, when he assaulted him, but the officer got him to the Fourth Ward Station, from whence he was commit'ed to jail by Justice Giberson. . ——_>——_ AccIDENT.—Last evening, Lieut. Rodgers, of the 3d Massachusetts heavy artiliery, in riding on Pennsylyania avenue, near 3d street east, was caught under his horse, which fell, and his shoulder dislocated. He was taken to Providence Hospital, where the lim) was set eae whi OrpHans’ Court, Judge Purcell—To-day. the first account of the executors of James Hendle, and the third account of the guardian to the orphans of Benjamin Bean, were .p- Proved and passed. ——————— : DgatH reoM Locksaw.—On W arg last Berkely P. Blewitt, a hospital ste ee ANOTHER PARDON.—President Johnson has pardoned J. C. McCabe, who was tried for the murder of Terrence Finnegan a few weeks since, found guilty of manslaughter, and sen- tenced to the penitentiary for four years. —_—__—_ Circuit Court, Chief Justice Cartter.—The Wiley-Brown case is yet on trial, and to-day Mr. Davidge, one of the counsel for the defense, is arguing the case. — Not Guirty.—In the cate of Story, indicted for forgery, the jury fourd a verdict of n-* guilty, instead of guilty, as inadvertently 8 ated. ————— RELEASED.—Detective officer Dagan has been Teleased from the Old Capito}, and Christopher Ho gan’s friends expect his release to-day. —_ ————__— Affairs in Georgetown. InguEst._This morning Coroner Wood- ward beld an inquest in view of the body of a man which had lodged against the anchor of & vessel in the Potomac at the foot of Frederick street. The body was so decomposed that it ‘was impossible to discover if there were marks of violence. The body was not identified, and the jury could not decide how the deceased came to his death or how he was drowned. The body wss entirely stripped of clothing when discovered. Orgnixe at Gregn Srrrnc.—This morn- ing, Mr. W.H. Pettit made complaint to the pore that Hilleary Hutchins, of the firm ot utchins & Krouse, proprietors of Green Spring, ummer resort west of Georgetown, bad assaulted and beat him very severely. Mr Pettit says the establishment there is about opening for the season, and Hatchins tres- passed on Mr. Pettit’s premises, cutting his timber. Pettit went to see him about it, and Hutchins attacked him, using steel knuckles. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Hutch- ins by Justice Buckey. CaxaL.—Arrived—Boats G. W. H. Hetzer, with wood, and J.G. Morrison, with wheat and apples to market. The following consign- ments of coal are registered:—To Consolida- tion Co., 110.12 tons: Borden, 220 10 tons; Amer- ican, 107 15 tons; New Hope, 333.10 tons; Neff Rup, 110.15 tone; Central, 113.13 tons. Depart- ed—Boats Onward and W. Walsh, salt and fish for Cumberland; J.M. Waters, salt for Williameport, and fifteen boats light. Flour anp Gratin Market.—Flour—De- mand steady, holders firm, bayers take spar- ingly, in hope ofa decline. Supers are quoted at $7.74 toss. Extras $8.25 to $5.50, some high grades are held at 5.75. Thestock is rapidly diminishing. Grain.—No arrivals or sales of Wheat, consequently no quotations given. There is a fair demand, and if the article wa- Cffered, it is presumed the prices would be equal to, ifnot above those in other marxets. Corn.—But littiein market. One lot was of- fered and held at $1.15 per bushel, but the sale “has not been reported. GYats—Heavy decline. Oats were held a week since at 80 to 55 cts., the et this morning Were about 50 cents per usbel, \y The fubscriber hav for sale a lot ef fine large Kentucky MUL: young Kentucky MULMS MES H, SHREVE. my 13 5t* Tth st.. between A and I sts PeEyr WRT-WsT! AUCTION—AUCTION $5,000 WORTH MATTINGS, OIL CLOTHS, AND WINDOW SHADBS, AT PANIC PRIORS: Jast received from the New York euctioas & large invoice of . MATTINGS AND OIL CLOTHS, which we can and are-selling- less than any 10u3* in the District. 06 pairs very handsome WINDOW SHADES, slightly damaged by fire, at less then half prive. Call and see them. BONTZ & GEOSHON, my 13 St 369 7th street, above I. iY WH. L CO., Auctioneers, BY ” eae Se Pa, ave, aud Sth street. OF IMPROVED PROPERTY CHANOBRY 640 ran BAVE YARD. By virtue ef a decree of the Supreme Court of the iet of Columbia. in chancery sitting. de- i ate the 2d day of D. 8 nd passed in a caure in enid Oo ay, A art di hite is com ant, T Bebbet re defendants, (No. 33 Rauity 1 sbail offer fo at padlic auction, on TURSDA the 80th day of May, 1855, at 6 o'clock p. m of Lot numberea they Panarenernbers mine hundred and fifty-' (952), the plan of the city of Washingt» und: 1s: Be, M4 cont oneal let. and ravning oO a ~ line of said gouth M etreet sixteen (15) the ore iy_and parailel on = ) ine! wit! fee y is situated onsout) Matrect, east. j.the residue ia two catal ts of @ purchaser Sgrecd ane beating interest fromm day.ct ela. aring interes’ ‘O e da! 4 ‘Title deed Nabe tema unit the whole pur- B : i Ail convevsuceg ‘and atarape at the coat of the purchaser, of ARB-CRY-LLOYD, Trustee, ALL & CO co aed Auctionsers. wh atree' wy I3-3tawtwah ds