Evening Star Newspaper, June 12, 1865, Page 2

——— EEE THE EVENING STAR. ————— W. D. WALLACH, Editor and Propricter. a t «JUNE 12, 1865, Se READING MATTERON EVERY PAGE. H OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE- GRAPHIO AND OTHER MATTER. ——————————— VISITORS FROM THE soUTH- ‘There are just now in Washington & consid- erable number of persons trom th e South who cwere well known habitues of the Federal Me- fropolis before the war. Mostot them are of the class who resisted secession with great earnestness before it was precipitated upon the States in which they reside, by their more ac- tive and violent opponents. They came here, generally, in the hope of being able toinfluer.ce, | to a greater or lessextent, the Government's policy of reconstruction. We have to say to hem in all sincerity, that they must at once make up their minds to acquiesce in and cheer- fully sustain the new order of things which the rebellion has brought about. The reor- ganization of the several Southern States’ gov- ernments must necesearily be exclusively en- trusted to men who have played noactive parts n the rebellion; who, besides being against it originally, have at no time andin no manner given it the countenance of their willing sup- | port. These wust and will also be men who will gteadily resist any efforts of persons who have been active secessionists to again obtain intiuence over the Southern popular mind. With this latter class firmly ostracised for the time being, and with the peaceful and success- ful initiation of the system of free labor thrcugh- out the South, her people may be as safely en- trusted, nearly one and all, with the rights of Citizenship as those rights are enjoyed by the people of the Middle States, as the latter are. ‘We have conversed with but a single gentleman Of allot ‘tem,whofaiis tocomprehend the im- portance and propriety of the acquiescence of | which we write above, and who is not evi- dently anxious to accept the rightful results o¢ the rebellion ene and all, and in good faith. A RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT. It will be recollected thatsome months since Lient. Col. James M. Sanderson, U.S. Volun- teers, was summarily dismissed from the ser- vice under the allegation of cruelty to and otherwise improper treatment of his fellow prisoners when himself a prisoner of war at Richmond, his chief accusers being Colonel Straight and General Neal Dow. Subsequently his case was referred to a military commission who thoroughly and patiently investigated all the facts Involved. The following general order embraces, in few words, the result of their labors: War Department, Adjutant General's Office. WASHINGTON, June 9, 1365. Special Orders No. 29.—[Extract.}—17. Par- agraph 19, of Specie! Orders No. 272, from this Office. is hereby amended to read as follows: The Military Commission to whom the case of Lieut. Col. James M. Sanderson, Major, Ad- citional Lapeer a and Oaptain Commis- sary of Subsistence, U.S: Vois., was reterred for investigation and report, having made their Teport to the effect that Lieut. Vol. Sanderson’s conduct while a prisoner st Richmond de- serves praise rather than censnre, asd recom- mending that the order dismissing him from service be revoked, pene 7, 0f Special Orders No. 217, from this office, dated June 23, 1964, is, by direction of the President, hereby Cetben and annulled, to take effect May 27, 1885. By order of the Secretary of War E: D. Townsenp, Assistant Adjutant General. Official—E. D. Townsenn, Assistant Adja- tant General. This result is peculiarly gratifying te the editor of the S.ar, inasmuch as he was himself @ witness of the soldieriy ana patriotic bearing of Lieut. Col. Sanderson in the field, through. cut almost the entire campaign of General Pope in Virginia, during which Lieut. Col. S. ‘was chief commissary of the division of Major General McDowell. We'know no more effi- cient, patriotic or considerate officer in his sphere than was Lieut. Col. Sanaerson, throughout that most trying time for the Union cause. SULL RUN. Dedication of Monuments—Iinteresting Ex- ercises. On yesterday an extra train left Washington tor Bull Kun. for the purpose of enabling a large number of invited persons to attend the ceremonies of dedicating two monuments erect- ed by the troops of General Gamble, on the first and second Bull Run battle flelds. The train left the depot on Maryland avenue, about six a.m. with a considerable number of pas- sengers, including Major Gens. Heintzleman> Meigs, Wilcox and Parke, Brig. Gens. Benham aud Hall, Prof. Henry, Judge Olin, J. M. Brod- head, of the Treasury, and several ladies. At Alexandria a number of other cars filed with passengers, General Slough among them, were attached to the train. At Fairfax Station the party was met by General Gamble and Staff, who attended in person to the transfer of the visitors from the cars to ambulances provided for the occasion, ample provisions having been made for a much larger party. About fifty ambulances Were filled, and the train with an escort moved on through Fairfax Court House and Centre- Ville to the battle field, eighteen miles distant, reaching i's destination about 12 o’clock The country through which the excursion- iste passed still bears thesad marks of war, botwithstanding the luxuriant wth of veg. tation which seems striving to Nae the scars and unsightly wrecks made in the last four years. From Alexandria to the battle fleld is one ie area of desolation Fences are ut- terly swept away. Here and there a dilapi- dated house sheltersa few squalid inmates, and occasionally a small patch of wheat or corn is passed, but the whole face of the coun. try is changed and lays a wide waste of dreariness most saddening to visit. Scrub oak and pine are springi certs a anene area of unvaried foliage. A few decrepit houses and leaning chimnies are all that fe: Main of the once pleasant villago of Fairfax Court House. The old-fashioned Vourt House itself is half ruined, its root going to decay aud its walls pierced for riflemen, threatening at mo distant day to fallin the general rnin. The Hotels are but hovels, the groves of shade trees and the gravel walke are forgotten, and broken brick and mortar, halt hidden by the weeds, alone mark the siteof the churches. A dozen, perhaps. of its former male miation re- main. Their homes rained, their families beg- gared, and themselves thoroughly humbled, ene cannot well avoid an expression of sym- pathy in their misfortune, utterly wasted ough the sentiment may be ‘ ee is — more of 4 desert. Once village of rare beauty, perched upon the gen- tle slope of the high ridge and espn i view of fertile vailies for many riles, war Swept it as with the besom of destruction, and the rains lie about invested with all the sad. Genirg influences of perfect desolation. The Curse that blasted the ancient cities seems to Dave falien on the place, and the visitor wan- ders among the crumbling walls heaps of rubbish with a feeling as if the prophecies of | the Old Testament were yet working out their fulfil'ment. The roads are characterized by all theghor- } a. The pike paved with rors of & barbaric boulders from wich the sand and gravel have On, Qn intermin- been washed away, st tlooks se if having been visited by smali pox. es of the spldiers of both armies are ieateren ore the fields, and;the phrenologist | may find sculls enough to build a smali mona- ment to his memory. The monuments Bre of chocelate colored sandstone, 97 feet , and ‘were erected by the officers an@men of Gen’! Gamble’s separate cavalry brigade, c: at Fairfax Court House. The monumenton the first Bull Run field is situated on the hill in | front of the memorablestone honse, on the spot where the 14th Brooklin, ist Michigan, and Ist and 2d Maine were most hotly en; id, and where Ricketts and Griffin lost their batteries. The shaft is 27 feet high, and bears upon its top & hundred pound shetl. On the pedestal ateach corner 1s a shell ef stmilar size. On one side of the shaft is inscribed, “To the mem- ory of the patriots who fell at Bull Run, July” Mist, 1561,” and on the reverse, “Erected June 10th, 1865." The monument at Groveton is similar in its proportions, bearing the inscrip- tion, “To the memory of the patriots who fell at Groveton, August 29, 162,” and on the re- verse also, “Erected June 10th, 1965." The dedicatory exercises were conducted on the first Bull Run field, by Rev. Dr. McMuardy, who read an appropriate service, which was followed by a bymn written for the occasion by Pierpont, a military parade by the 5th Pennsylvania heavy artillery, Colonel Gallup, and a salute by the 16th Massachnsetts battery, | Captain Scott. At the closeof these ceremonies, eloquent addresses were delivered by Judge Olin, General Wilcox, General Heintzelman and General Farnsworth. At the second mon- ument the services were similar to those de- scribed. + The ex:ursionists, after partaking of refresh- ments, returned to the city, arriving in Wash- ington abont eleven o’clock p. m. J The day pessed off most pleasantly, and will be treasured with the best recollections of the excursionists. To Captain Lawrence, A.Q.M , of General Gamble’s staff, the party 1s indebted tor unexpected accommodations in getting to the field. Nothing that could have been re- quired in securing the comfort of every visitor ‘was omitted by him, and his energy and cour- tesy will long be remembered with grateful appreciation. WwW TO BEHUNG. Samuel Butler, colored, who murdered Ad- dison Sorer,in Clark county, Va, onthe i3th of May, by throwing him into a well has been tried by a military commission ot which Col. | M.A. Reno, i2th Penn. cavalry, was vresi- dent, and sentenced to be hung by the neck | until dead. Major Gen. Hancock, command- ing the Middle Military Division has approved the sentence, and it will be carried into execu- | tion on Friday the 16th inst.at Millwood, Va, under the direction of Gen. Torbert, com- | manding Army of the Shenandoah. REMOVED. The Headquarters of the Middle Military Division and First Army Corps have been re. moved from Winder’s Building to No. 355 2ist street, near ¢ RAL F Ne Brigadier General Francis Fessenden has been assigned to the command of the Ist bri- gade ist division of Hancock's Veteran Corps. DEN RESIGNATION OF MaArsHAL LAMON.—The resignation of Col Lamonas Marshal of the District of Columbia will take many by sur- prise, and occasion no litue regret. His of, ficial relations with the peopte of the District have ever been pleasant, and in the perform. ance of bis duties he has been vigilant and un- tiring. Among the letters received by Colonel Lamon on the subject of his retiracy is one from the Secretary of State, Mr. Seward, ex- pressing the warmest appreciation of his ser- vices as Marshal, and expressing his regret at his determination to resign. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. ‘4 aon Cairo Arrest ef the Rebel General Mergan—tTh Mobile Explosion. ~ 3 Cairo, June 11.—Morgan, the rebel, who shot General Canby last year has been arrcst- ed. New Orleans advices to the 6th instant state that an important clue to the cause of the late disastrous explosion at Mobile, is thought to havebeen obtained Aman named Wall has been arrested at Mobile charged with being implicated. He states that he and two others on the night previous to the explosion, placed \orpedoes between the building containing Powder, and that the work was done under the direction of a rebel Major, who threatened them ‘vith mstant death if they disobeyed or offered to resist, and that the Major afterward lightec. a fuse of a shell connected with the in- fernai arrangement. Torpedoes have also been discovered in the rcoms of the Custom House, so arranged as to exploie on opening the doors Others have been found concealed in desks in the same building. General Warren has resigned his commission as Major General of Volunteers, and is suc- ceeded in command at Vicksburg by General Osterhaus. FROM HAVAMA. Rebel Aid Rejected by Maximilian. New York, June 12.—The steamer Liberty from Havana on the 7th instant, has arriy- ea. An order for the definite evacuation of San Domingo has been received from Spain. The Hre Nouvelle does not think that the American emigration will be dangerous to the interests of the Emperor. The Sociedad confirms the report that the Confederates at Eagle Pass, near Piedras Ne- gras and Brownsville, had tendered armed oe Be the Imperial authorities, but they de- clined. The entertainment to the officers of our Iron oa fleet at Mavana passed off most satisfac- ory. The authorities visited the monitors, and expreeced great gratification. The squadron sailed on the 6th. Affairs in Richmond. New Yorx, June 12.—The Tribane’s Rich- mond correspondence details the treatment the negroes are subjected to in that city and vicin- ity, orne that the poor people are treated by our authorities far worse than tmey were by the slave-owning and slave-driving author- itles, both before and after the rebellion. An appeal from the Richmond negroes for Protec. tion is also published, closing with the deciara- op that all is needed to restore slavery in full is the auction block. THE NEXT BEGUL4R MONTHLY meeting the Board of Trustees of the ‘ublic Pchools will be held on TUBSDAY, the velock. Bi m. 3 5 iLL, Acting Secretary. e™ BTRAWETEEY AND FLORAL Fxg. for the benefit of the CHUROH OF THE ASCENSION. on H street. between sth and lth streets will continue for_three nights more—MO! AY, U. sh, 13th and TUBSDAY and WEDNESDAY, not yet visited this att i Rait will. positively closelon Welnestas’e ohed. See tate tenet ly close on nesday evening, _Delicious Cream. sion, at rate LOOKOUT! F ie AND GRAND PIG 5 | Meme 'S GARDEN LooKour! Newer ysaten T BECKERT’ WEDNESDAY JUNE Lane iets Commencing at 3 o’clock p.m, Fireworks at 9 o’clock. Tickets £0 . admitti chiea ickets ©) cents, mi: nine and h A. . je 10 3t* ‘srotechniat. (ee oBacs CHURCH FESTIVAL, ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, BY THE LADIES OF GRAOB © (Bev, ALFRED jerry ee eos) able highway of suffering, w filled with stamps and IE note gdne DY- ways, | less terror to the traveller. 1n some instances}. | hecomes necessaryte abandon the ven; “le which +... and reels Over the rocks, threatey;,, im - Joie 1. Dieces, while the passengers wick | their way alu.” seo Pegi appre. bension for the = ‘1 of holes, Aeteaptes Tottering bridges, fu. °- rar Dreterable «=: creeks, across which it » ~ ese ‘walk than ride, and in the Dvliows, séémingly bottomless depths of stte"Zv elavenenif the wheels. - ~ Sach were * s ion the obstacles overcome by the 2 pe sts; not, Rowever, without the loss * _,sew ambulances on the road, Spe exter sion of bores, ard maledic' The vicinity of Bull Run woald scarcely be recog- nized. as @ battle field. Four years have obiit- erateti nearly all the marks of the struggle, ‘and the relic hunter only now and then fiads im the grass 8 memento of the event. Very few shot snd shell remain apon the surface, the trees are hiding the blotcbeson their trunks wade by bullets, and the oply bones that are found, with rew exceptions, are those of horses, which visitors Pave not aiptinemaay cient importanc. to carry them '. of the fences have been rebuilt, pencnes fe anted in man: acer, while rapi a bushes Bide nearly all of the original resis bead eee ete ; two miles beyond, ‘arrenton. Shore distinctly marked with traces of battle. ere the shet and shell are thickly strewn, the wees ate splintered, and in many pisces the WILI. OPES ON MONDAY. JUNE 12. TASLEAUX BaCH NIGHT, En'rance 15 cents; Ohiidren 10 ceats. Donations bry potion repay to diteand Flowers ry Iadly recetved by the Ladies at the Mall at the idence of the Restor, Maryland a HALL, ‘COLLECTOR'S OF SIOR. CITY otice in her. A NGTON, serchane at the for deny. -*+ and parties tC requested 'e : ‘M, DIXON, SHS (tot ana taps Qolleeter, 8 Mises J.B. Pipa re a sre No. oa \ DIRT. ete and 18! ‘Opporite to'hes. Dr moved to 13th. ‘th etreets, neariy . Ier's Church. ‘ant Rak gece, SRRPET ok lurch ant- BVSRY Suing at rigeburel, corner ef Sth and N streete, week We ee ? BY Has REMOVED Wis OF. residence from €57 Sta street west 65 mth street weat. 6 few doors below. je S-e02e' SwAK ry 08 |ALB—One of the best pasate: ott Spearetan in gr0d order: 8 ® mad is wery glass Laquire we act 2th s'reet, [sland, betwee B and c 3 Je 12-ct" SECOND. EDITION. 4 QOLOCE P. M. THE CONSPIRACY TRIALS. Proceedings To-Day. NEW EVIDENCE. This morning the prisoners were brought from their cells into the court room shortly before 11o’clock. Mrs. Surrattcame into court as usual, leaning upon the arm of an attend- ant, apparently almost prostrated, and as soon a3 ‘she reached her seat immediately assumed the same position she has.ocoupied through- oat the trial—leaning back in her chair with her head supported on her arm and hoiding & lnrge palm leaf fan over her face. Herold is acting more like a mischievous child tnis morning than other wise, and as if he was soon to be released. His mustaches haye been shaved off clean since Saturday. Payne, alias Wood, Hall, Powell, since Saturday has had his hair «fiied,” making quite a change in his personal appearance. The proceedings of Saturday were read, and atthe close the examimation of witnesses was resumed. TESTINONY OF LUCY ANN GRANT. (For the Accused.) Witness lives at Warrenton. Recognized Payne asa person she saw near her house about last Ohristmas. There were three Union soldiers in charge of & guard, 8nd Payne was with this guard when the prisoners were at- tacked by Confederate soldiers, and Payne drew his pistol and said if they shot the man he captured he would kill them at the risk of his life. One of the prisoners was killed by the soldiers. Payne saved the lives of two pri.oners; at any rate they went off with him. By Judge Holt :— Witness does not know the name of the prisoner, but citizens told her that his name was Powell. By the Court:—He was dres¢ed in gray Uon- federate clothes, and was addressed by the others as lieutenant. TESTIMONY OF JOHN GRANT. (For the Accused.) Witness is the husband of the last witness, and was presenta few minutes after the affray’ to which she referred occurred. The report of the citizens was thattwo Union soldiers had been saved by the prisoner, whose name wit- ness understood to be Powell. TESTIMONY OF ENSIGN HENDERSON. Witness has known Michael O’Laughlin for six years, and came from Baltimore with O’L. on the afternoon of April 13th, end they went to Rullman’s Hotel. The party went out to see the illumination about 9 o'clock and re- turned to the hotel about 10 or 10% o'clock. Witness is certain that O’Laughlin was not near Franklin Square that night. Witness is certain that O'Laughlin was with him all the evening until bed time, and witnesssaw him the following morning. Witness was with him on Friday up to 10.o’clock at night, when O Rasen went out with a man named Ful. jer. By Judge Holt —1t was not possible tor 0’- Laughlin to have gone to Secretary Stanton’s without witness having knownit. O’Langh- lin gore d at the National on Thursday to see Booth, but on Friday morning he said that he bad notscen him. Witness proposed to the arty to remain over till Saturday evening. itness does not remember O'Laughlin hay- ing made any suggestions as to coming down. Thursday night there was a good deal of drinking, and this party drank s-veral times, butall were sober except one. If O'Laughlin had left the party the rest would have known it. TESTIMONY OF MR SWEENY. 2 (For the Accused.) Witness knows John M. Lioyd, and met him on the 14th of Aprilin Marlboro, and rode with him towards his home. Lloyd was consid- erably in liquor, and either drank or attempted to drink from a bottle. By Judge Holt :—Lloyd was excited in his conversation and deportment, bat witness thought he could take care of himself. By Mr. Ciam pitt :—Witness has known J. Z, Jenkins for sixteen years, and regaras nim as a consistent Union man. Witness recollects of Jenkins taking his gun te protect a flag from being torn down. By Judge Holt :—Witness thinks that he had been a loyal man, but was neutral—indifferent as to whether theGovernment succeeded or not Mr. Aiken said that since he stated on Fri- day that be had no desire to delay the Conrt he had found some important information, and he would like the privilege of introducing tua: testimony. He proposed to contradict the statements of Capt. Cottingham relative to the confession of Mr. Lloyd to him (Cottingham.) This testimony would affect the evidence of the Robys also. Col. Burnett said that if this course was per- sisted in the trial would be interminable. Judge Holt said_jnasmuch as there was im- rtant testimony or the Government which id not arrived, he did not think there would be any delay, and he was disposed to allow the defense this privilege. ce LOOAL NEWS. - ere CORPORATION AFFAIRS, Organization ef the New City Councils. To day at 10 o'clock the members of the 63a Council, in conformity with thejprovisions of he charter of the city, assembled at the City Hall for the purpose of organization. BOARD OF ALDERMEN.— The Board was called to order by the secretary of the late Board (Mr. Samuel V. Noyes) when Mesars. W. B. Magruder, Samuel Owen, Thomas Lewis, Asbury Lloyd, Geo. F. Gulick, Sam- nel Cross, and Thos. E. Lloyd, being new Members elected for the term of two years, Were severally qualified according to law, bribe race Lge que “oe of office being ofthe the pees 3 08. rown presideat e followin; ym bers st w \< at Hoc ig met constitute the pres. First Ward.—Jobn B. Turton and Wm. Magruder Turton and m. B. Second Ward —J.R. Barrand’ Samuel w. e Owen. 3 ree Ward.— Joseph F. Brownand Thomas Fourth Ward.—Jobn P. Pepperand Asbury Oy ' Fifth Ward.—Chariles 1. Canfie FGulice Beh Canfield and Geo. ixt! ard.—Denald Jath: < uel Cross. : eCathran and Sam. Seven’ ard.—Crosby S. Ni an a eee . ‘oyes and Thos. Messrs. Magruder, Owen, Lewis, A. Golick, Cross, and T. E. Lioyd were on Monday last. Messrs. Lewis, Gulick, ee E. Llovd were members of the last The Board proceeded to the election of a president, and Mr. Jos. F. Brown, was placed in nomination by Mr. Thomas Lewit, when Mr. Brown arose and declined the nomination iu the following remarks: Mr. Secretary: Having been through the unde- Served partiality of my brother Aldermen the Precident for years of this Board, I feel that I bave exhausted all the dignity which the posi- tion can give, and that for me, during the re- mainder of my term of service, “the post of honor is the private station.” Besides, | know fol! well that it is at least ungenerous for any one member to seek to monopolise all the honors, and that here, asin other places of trust or profit, the principle of rotation tm offtce ought to be applied, Although it is not my present intention per- manently to leave the city, yet I shall be absent from it at my country home the greater part of the Sixty-third Council; and, therefore, it will not be possible for me to be as punctual and regular in my attendance here as should right- Tully be expected of the presiding officer. But above all, Sir, as I grow older. and I hope wiser in life, if there ts one thing on earth more than another my heart longs for, it is freedom from responsibility and care. And those of you who are from time to time to suc- ceed meas President, will soon learn to tueir sorrow, that these are the thorns which neces- sarily grow out ot and belong to the chair, in every deliberate body. For these rearons, whilst thanking my col- Jeague for the kindness which prompted the nomination, I respectfully, but positively de- cline permitting my name to be used in con- nection with the idency of the Board; pledarne myself, however, cbeerfully and onestly to enconrage and sustain whoever may. be chosen to preside over ong delibera- tion. ‘This; I am snre, is the determination of every Alderman; for thus and thus only, can we faithfully discharge our dutics, and satisty @ confiding and generous constituency. Mr. Crosby S. Noyes nominated Mr. Thos. E. Lioyd, of tha 7th” Ward, for the position, and there being but one candidate ho was de- clared unanimously elected as preeide! Mr. Lioyd was coadadad. to. the by Meesrs. Biagruder and wn. Mr. Tle; then addressed the Hoard as tollowa: Gentlemen of the Board of Aldermems—Petmit me to thankyou forthe kind partiality wrich has placed me 0 the position of your presiding Lloyd, elected for: he c ys! Wih most crite Aldermen that been pride and plessure to have been ir years in the man: it Of tion amairs, and IL deeply feel this mark of their esteem. At is a s0urce-of sneer, ven. and pleasure mee es Say at the Jogi m of the Sixty- u ancil con: +] a On the end of ‘os Santaral rebellion ‘whiok has, Seeciated & large portion of our i@ar' the last (our years, as woll as ihe ence Ham fiture of the city of Washingto! {cel Of & united people, is now a permanency. We have passed through the ordeal of civil war, which threatened anarchy and confusion to all sections of our country,and rain, com- Fain, to the city the honorable of Washington; and now we Can wel- to our midst the capitalist, the merchant and men of enterprise from all sections of the world, and promise that their enterprise will remunerated by imvestment in the city of Itis also @ matter Of great congratulation that the people of Washington have ever re- mained firm and steadfast in their devotion to the Union. They, more than the ple of other sections of the country, felt the deep im- portance of the struggle in this: that we “risked our all.” Had secession triumphed, the palatial mansions which now adorn and beautify our City would have had bats and birds for tenants, and the eapital of the once glorious Republic degenera to the insig- nificance ot & ponaey vill 5 Thanks be toa kind Providence, in our feeble ‘way we were permitted to manifest our ape preciation avid devotion in the cause of the Union, and in the darkest hour ef our coun- try’s history, when traitors were jubilant and atriots dismayed, the people of Washington in all their weakness gave to their country the service of nearly four thousand of their youths. And now, Aldermen, that we are permitted to Witness the restoration of our Union and the re-establishment of the power of the Govern- ment in every secticn of the country, 1s it not our duty to make the city of Washington what its illustrions founder intended it should be, xn honor to free institutions anda pattern to the world. First let us establish a general system of S*werage by which we may increase the natur- al salubrity of our climate and in a at measure defy disease and pestilence. ext let us carry out the beneficent intentions of Congress and carry to the door of the poor man &s well as tothe rich an abundant sup- ply of pure and wholesome water. Sorry am 1 to eay that time has been wasted inexecuting the philanthropic purposes of Congress. Next let us pave our streets and side walks and thus abate disease and add to the comforts of our people. Whatever the cost may be for the paving I am sure the increased valuation of property would amply compensate the owners. T have but one request to make in conclusion. From my inexperience in the discharge of the impertant duties devolving on me, it may be that mistakes will occur. I beg, gentlemen, your support, and believe ime that my sole effort shall be to perform my duties in a strict- ly impartial manner. Should | fail, the error will be of the head, not of the heart. Mr. Lioyd having concluded his remarks, Mr. Owen nominated Mr. Turton for Vice President, who, on motion of Mr. Lloyd, was declared unanimously elected. The election otf a Secretary for the Board being next in order, Mr, Lewis stated that it ‘was understood that they would elect a tem- porary secretary now, with the ideaof making @ permanent secretary hereafter, and he would nominate for the position Mr. S. V. Noyes, who was declared unanimously elected. Jacob Kleiber was nominated messenger of the Board by Mr. Brown, and there being no other nominations,he was duly declared elect- ed. Mr. Noyes moved that tbe rules of order governing the last Board b2 adopted for the government of this Board until further order; which was agreed to. A committee was then Bppointed, consisting of Mesers. Magruder and Canfleld, to informa the lower board that this board had organized and was ready to proceed with business. Messrs Lewis and Turton were appointed a committee to inform the Mayor of the organi- zation of the Board. A message was then received from the lower board announcing that the VUouncil had or- ganized by the selection of the proper officers, and were ready to go into joint session for the purpose of counting the votes for Collector, Register, and Surveyor. The Aldermen then retired to the Council Chamber, and after the joint meeting dissolved, returned to their own Chamber, when Mr. Noyes introdaced a resolution instructing the Secretary to have printed 25 extra copies ot the journal of the last Board for the use of the members of this Board; adopted. Adjourned until the 26th instant. Common Council.—The meeting was called to order by Wm. H. Pope, Esq., Secretary of the Sixty. seco: 4 Council, and the oath prescribed by Iw wap edministarad by Samuel E. Doug- . Esq., to the following members: ard—Johbn A. Kheem, John Tynan, Jas.H Hazel. Second Ward—Samuel A. Peugh, H Ulay Stewart, Andrew J. Joyce. Third Ward—John W Williams, A. G. Hall. Fourth Ward—Wm. W. Moore, Elijah Ed- Monston, Chas. H. Anderson. Fifth Weea Ww. EP. Derenson, W. H. Hamil- tan, J ; wlead Sixth Ward—wm. ‘Talbert, Sonn S. Herrei, C.W. White Seventh Ward—J G. Dudley, Geo. Wright; absent, W T. Walker On motion of Mr. Edmonston, the meeting proceeded to ballot for president of the coun- cil, and Mesers. Moore, of the Fourth Ward, and Peugh, of the Second Ward, were nom- inated. Messrs. Hall, of the Third Ward, and Mead, of the Fifth Ward, were appointed tell- ers, and reported 1S votes cast, of which Mr. Moore ‘received Hi, Mr. Peugh 6, Mr. W. P. Fergueon f. ede . Mobre was declared duly elected, and upon being conducted to the chair by Messrs. Peugh and Ferguson. addressed the Council as fellows: Gentlemen of the Board of Common Council: My first duty on taking this chair, which I do with great diffidence in my capacity to dis- cbarge satisfactority its responsibilities, is to express to you my warmest thanks for the honor so unexpectedly conferred on me in our choice of @ presiding officer, Though it is a position for which I have had no aspira- tions, I am most grateful, and shall ever hold in grateful remembrance this expression of your confidence. The duties of the office I shall endeavor to perform faithtully and impartially; but I can- not expect to be free from delinquencies, for the rectification of which I shall have to rely upon your kindly advice. Your aid im main- taining the decorum of the body will be indi: pensable, as the observance of order in legisia- tive assemblies always depends more upon the deportment of the members themselves than ppon the exercise of any authority ordinarily entrusted to their presiding officers. Our session has commenced agreeably and hsrmoniously. I sincerely trast that this may continue to its close, and that its aeliberations aud acts may be such as will reflect credit on its wembers and result in material benefit to the eity. In its municipal affairs there is room for'mmprovement, and the time is not inaus- peiocs for the commencement ot the good work The causeless and wicked rebellion which has distracted our people for the last fonr years has been suppressed and the integ- tity of the Government sustained. This is cause for devout thankfulness and heartfelt congratulation, and cannot fail to inspire new confidence in our citizens as to the permanence of the seat of government. Their cheerful co- operation may, therefore, be reasonably antic- ipated for every measure having in view the improvement and beautification of the me- tropolis Again thanking you for the honor you have conferred upon me, I assume the chair, and am ready to proeeed with the business of the ses- sion. On motion of Mr. Peugh, the board proceed- ed to elect a secretary. Messrs. Wm. H. Pope and J _C. Cleary were nominated. Mr. Rheem moved that the Board preceed to | tbe temporary election of a Secretary. He said that a bill would be introduced speedily which would make the office more permanent and increase the duties so that the office will require the undtvided attention of the incumbent. After a brief discussion of the propriety of such action at this time,the motion was withdrawn; and Mr. Rheem nominated Charies @al vert for Secretary. Messrs. Dudley and Rheem were Appointed tellers; and they reported 20 votes cast—for Wm. H. Pope, 13; J. O Oleary, 3; Obarles Ualvert, 4. - Pope was declared elected Secretary. Aldermen Magruder and Canfield entered the chamber and announced that the Board of Aldermen had completed its organization, and ‘was prepared to proceed to business. The Council proceeded to elect a Messenger. Moses’ A. Eaton, Wm. O'Neil and John Wise Were nominated; and Messrs. Dudley and h were specinied tellers. They reported ae Hee ce Mr. Eaten, 12; Mr. O'Neil, ; Mr. 1, Mr. Eaton was declared elected Messenger of the Board. Mr. Dudley offered @ resolution prescribing the rules of the 62d Council as the ynles of this Council. Adopted. Mr. Anderson offered s.xesolutioa appointing & committee to wait on tae Aldevmen and ta- form them of the organimation of this board hy Simms, Wash. B. the election of Wm. W. Moore as president, |’ Wm. H. Pope secretazy, and A. Eaton, mes- seuger, nd to imvive the’ Aldonmen ta jornt meeting in the Connell: Chamber: which was adopted, and Messrs. Anderson and Reeem Were sppomted. i Mr. Ferguson ofsrtd a resolution aysboriz- ing! tne secretary to have %5 copies of the qereeed one | pect ar puro to. those and preser' H 5 ‘The commities ta walson tha Dates WAS Bot signed, in order to. prevent witness from getting into trouble. Witness delivered: the to. Hon. 0. A. Bana, our . Assigtant Secretary ef War. ‘The letter, referzed to. this was winter natn caster ne .. Novem > 1664, to \. »P. yi Secre' of State. veyor, God report the res hay.e done, for reasons which jai ‘ed hereafter. Finally, ation; sdopted. may be sully ot eres pay The Chair pointed Messrs. A. Lioyd, f disappornte fs ois! Trpose, Peu: Lewis, Fergus: add the eubseqae: tarprises projected, he Bacreder. % Soy rete Wea seed to retarn ns \he Confederate States Upen ot Alderman Noyes, the joint f via Halffax, but passin ¢ through the New meeting recess of fifteen minutes, and } Englan@ States and bur ing some towns and suming its session Alderman Lloyd, of Sieger to examine the returns of the commissioners of election, reported the fol- lowing result of the election: For Collector—Total number of votest cast, 3,487; of which there were, Wm. Dixon, 3,326; W. J. Gary, 160; J. F. Hailiday. 1. . For Register—Total votes cast, 3,596. S. E. Douglass, 3,587; John D. aes 6; ES Morgan, 1; Wm. Croggin, 1; Donegan 1. For Surveyor—Total votes cast, 3,351. Wm. I ap) stem Y¥ mont, and would have succeeded but for the failure of the chemical preparations with which he was armed Believing the town ‘was already fired in several pisces aad must be destroyed, he then robbed the bans of all the fonds he could find, amoanting t» more than $200,000. Thathe was not prompted bv Tobbing whatever he cowld conveft to the use of the Confederate Government. This ved ag justifiable retafation. He to burn the town of St. Albans, Forsyth, 2 939; P. H. Donegan, 311: B. Stabler, | selfish or mercenary mot ves, aud that he did 33 v. Buren, 4; William, i:5. Rawlins, 1. | mot intend to convert the fands taken The president of the joint meeting anneunced | to Bis own use, but to tRat of the election of Collector, Wm. Dixon; Register, Samuel E. Douglass; Surveyor. Wm. Forsyth. On motion of Alderman Magruder, the joint meeting was dissolved; and the Council re- sumed its session. Mr. Ferguson offered the following resolu- tion: Resolved, Toast the Mayor be respectfully requested to lay before the Board, at its next meeting, an exhibit of the funded debt of this Corporation, and also an estimate of the amount of money which will probably be required for the Service of the Corporation during the fiscal year, which will commence on the Ist day of July next, designating as far as practicable the objects for which the money will be required, and including in said estimate all debts for which the Corporation is liable other than the funded debt. Adopted. Mr. Peugh offered a resolution authorizing the Secretary to furnish to each new member ot the Board a copy of Sheahan’s Digest and Supplement; which was adopted. On motion ef Mr Ferguson, the Board adjourned till the fourth Monday in June, at 7 o'clock p.m sce GUVERNMENT SECURITIES. WASHINGTON, June 12, 1965. Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quo- tations of Government securities: Buying. Selling 200109 110 . 8. 6’s Coupon 1881. 5-20's. 99% New Yorge—First Boarp. Conpons, 109: : 5-20’s, 1023; 10-40"s, 96's; Cer- tificates, 99¥; Gold, 135 y. THE DISTRICT MARSILA Uy *o 1 p.m. to-day the President had not appointed a successor to Ward H. Lamon, Esq., Marshal of the District of Colambia, who resigned on Saturday, as is elsewhere noted in to-day’s Star. VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.—The Virginia Scate Journal of Saturday states that Goverayr Pierpont has secretly called an extra session of the Virginia Legislature, and that there is much uneasiness among loyal citizens in con- sequence thereof. We have no doubt that the secret callreferred to is nothing more than an invitation toan informal conference on mat- ters of State interest,and that the Governor will only summon the Legislature at the pro- per time and in the usual manner. THAD EDITION, 6 O'CLOCK P. M. THE . CONSPIRACY TRIALS, Proceedings This Afternoon, ———— MORE NEW TESTIMONY. SSS REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENTS. Se EXPLANATION OF THE GITY POINT EXPLOSION. ae FURTHER CRIMINATION OF LEADING REBELS. = C. GABLAY INVOLVED IN THE EVI. ” DENCE. es SS ANOTHER MEDICAL COMMISSION TO EXAMINE PAYNE. _—— After our Second Edition report the exami- nation was continued as follows: TESTIMONY OF GENERAL E. D. TOWNSEND. _(For the Government.) Witness is acquainted with G. J. Raines, who resigned his position in the United States ensied as Lieutenant Colonel in 1-61 and went South. A letter was here handed to the witness who identified the endorsement on a report of J, Maxwell, of Captain Z. McDaniel’s company, secret service, as being in Raines hand writ. ing. The report (which was here read to the court) on whieb the endorsement is made is that of John Maxwell, of the Contederate gecret service, and states that he lett Rica. mond on the 26th of July lastin company with R K. Dillard, and made his way to City Point, for the purpose of introducing their machine upon the vessels diseharging stores. The re- port then goes on, ‘requesting my companion to remain behind, I approached cautiously the wharf with my machine and powder covered by a small box. Finding the Captain had come ashore from a barge then at the wharf, I seized the eccasion to hurry forward with my box; being halted Py. one of the whart senti- nel<, I succeeded in passing by representing that the Captain had ordered me to conyey the box on board. Hailing a man on the barge I put the machine im motion and gave it in his charge. He carried it aboard. The magazine contained about twelve pounds of powder. Rejoining my companion, we retired to a safe distance to witness the effect of our effort. In about an hour the explosion oc- curred. Itseffect was communicated to an- other barge beyond the one operated upon, and also to & large wharf building containing their stores (enemy’s), which was totally destroyed. The scene was terrific, and the effect deafened my companion toan extent from which he hag not recovered. My Own person was severely shocked, but J am thankful to Providence that we have both escaped without lasti: The ecdorsement is as.PoHows; +: torwraded with remark that James Maxweil and K. K. Dillard were sentby Waptain Mc. Daniel into the enemy’s lines by my authority for some such purpose, and the supposition Was strong as soon as the tremendous explo- sion occurred at Gity Point on the 9th of Au- gust last tnat it was done threngh their agency, but of course no report could be made until the parties returned, which they did on Wed- nesday last, and gave an aecount of their pro- ceedings.” {This testimony affords a solution of the cause of tme tremendous explosion at City Point at the time referred to.—Rev.| Judge Advocate Bingham presented certified copies of the proceedings of the House of Rep- resentatives showing that Abraham Lincoin and Hannibel Hamlin were elected President and Vice President from the 4thot March, 1561; and. Abraham Lincolm and Andrew John- son from March 4th, 1365. Mr. Doster stated he had just recetved a note informing bim that Dr. Nicnols’ wife died last nighé, and consequently he hoped the Court would change the commission te inquire into tbe sanity.of Payne. He suggested that the Court direct Dr. J.C. Hall to make the exam- ination. Judge Holt suggested that De. R. K. Stone be also appointed. The Court therewpon designated the two gentlemen named to make the examination. ‘TRSTIMORY OF MR. — MOBTGONERY. (For the Governmeat.) Witness. was handed a letter which he iderr tified as one he had received from C O. Clay, jr., at St. Oatherine’s, in November, 1561, and ‘was instructed by bisa (Claypse deliver to the Contederate Secretary of . There were several blanks in the original, which witness saw written by Mr. Clay, (who, in writing a portion of it, used witness™pen,) which blanigs ‘witness was directed by Olay to say to. the Confederate Secretary vere. to be filled. with. certain names known to the Secretary. Mg. Clay teft St. Catherine's in the latter part of December or istot January. Mr. Clay's sig- onde by about 95 Uonfederate soldiers, nearly all escaped re of war, wader the command of Lieut B H. Young, aud says that 12 or 15_had been, ted. Afterstating he met Mr. Young in May last, aud being satis. fied that be was a true friene to States’ rights and Southern independence, and he had de- veloped his for reteMation. Ciay goes on toray: ** ernment, he would do so emphatically, that whatever he took should be Confederate States, I am as well satistied asI am that he istan honest man, & true joldier and patriot, and no one who knows: fin will question his title of tis character e@ assured me before goin; in the raid that his efforts wouid be to destroy towns and farm houses, not to plunder or rob; but Re said if after firing a town, hesaw he could take furds from a bank or any honse, which might igtlict injury on the enemy or benefit his own gov- He added, most turned over tothe Government or its repre- sentatives in foreign lands. My instructions to him, oft-repeated, were—‘ Not to stop to rob, but if after firing a town he could seize and carry off money, or treasury er bank notes, he might do so, upon condition that they ‘were delivered to the proper authorities of the Confederate States.” TESTIMONY OF JACOB SHAVER. (For the Government.) Witness knows Marcus.R. Norton, a witness for the prosecution, whose Teputation is good. In 1-03 an unsuccessful attempt was made to impeach the credibility of Mr. Norton. By Mr. Doster :—Witness does not know tha: S0 men, of Troy, swore they would not beiieve bin. TESTIMONY OF MR. HOMISTON. (For the Government ) Witness knows Marcus P. Norton, whose reputation for veracity 18 good, and witness would believe him under oath or without TESTIMONY OF HORATIO KING. (For the Government.) Witness resides in Washington, and has known Marcus P. Norton for some years, and bas regarded him as truthful and correct Witness wonld not hesitate to believe him an- der oath. Witness saw Mr. Norton trequentiy in March last, recollects that, in conversation with witaess, he mentioned the fact ofa man having entered his room abruptly. By Mr. Doster, Witness does not know Nor- ton’s reputation in Troy. By Mr. Doster:— Witness never heard of tha conversation of Atzerodt and Rooth (referred to by Norton in his testimony) until Norton spoke of it in a letter dated May 15th, ad- dressed to witness. Witness here read from the letter, ‘I believe Johnson was poisoned on the evening of the 3d of March or morning of the ith, as I saw sémething suspicious at the National Hotel about that time, and of which I will one day in- form you,” &c. F By Mr. Ewing:— Witness thinks that Norton said he followed the man down stairs Judge Holt stated that there were important witnesses for the Government who he ex- pected would have been present, but they may have been delayed. He asked the conurtto take the usual recess as it was probable some of them would be present by 2 o’clock. Therecess was taken, and on reassembling the examination of witnesses was resumed TESTIMONY OP WM H. ROHRER. (kor the Accused.) Witness is acquainted with Clement U. Clay and identified paper referred to by Mongom- ery as in his hand writing No other witnesses being present the Com-; mission adjourned until 11 o’clock to-m orrow WASTED Two SORUB GIBLS and one DISH WASHER at Kirkwood House, fe 12 3t* Czar WANTBED—In a Sutler Store, two miles from the City Call at No. 215 Penn. 2 " None but No.1 men need apply. je —' STOCK sud LICENSE of a Qeisoretio the First Ward, Will be solt cheap by calling soon at the restaurant,on Mat, bot 20th and 2iet, after o'clock p.m. rt wes AMERT BRASS DAS? ile String Music furn when required BALD. Leader, No. 494 Hst.. bet. sth & 9th YLBR. Director. No. 487 Bst.(N , A RMAB, Secretary. de BR RENT—A comfortable brown front BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, containing six rooms. gasand ae. situated on Hes between H and ne. Ne: s street and Pexne. S°sOHN L @MITH & CO U. 8, Claim Attorneys, cor. sth st, and P, aoe eeouare in the house for sale cheap. or stol $ Thurs- ls SC! oa? 350 FEwAz N—ftra ep atiere on, June © corner streets, a 80) aboutis arras old; h: im teil; alker and rac’ aS lost a slice from one of the hind feet; had on @ citiza quilted saddle. rather worn, common stif bridle. light colored head stall, asd lack sing! rein. Had a piece of carpet for le clotn Also, Strayed or stolen. @ pasturage on Tth street. a BAY HORSE. about 16 bards high. was marked with the letter C about two years oe0jiavathar roscoe Backed; long legeed and hi eiied., ied ; bi and small ey: x’ ped about the body aad’ limb: will sive 5 ir tbe 1 irn of both the sn: § orkalf the sum foreither one,ani nd questions ‘asked. THOMAS GOYLB. at Police Station, jei2-it* A Oe ierenth Street Derk. LYEHTSING BODB! | autNING BOD3!! The undersigned is prepared to eceny Liegbtoin: Bods with plativa tippe: points in the best maa Ber and at reasonable terms. aa ee HANGING donein the mostim prov le. at city prices. 2 av. bet. a js 24m* eapstd Bene Up Stairs ‘pS. PBRSONS nunet om this list sailed by the steamer “EE, C. Knight,” of the Atlantis Steamship Company, from ‘Georgetown, <* o'cit tLis morsing, for New York : James Eastman Miss McCormick Bp, ike ‘A Mercer ie Thompkins and Lady W_W Downer OL Botef: 8 8 Wright JH Post AC Reynolds Mies Wren ‘W Emich Jobn MeCullan AC Phillips aud Lads Wheeler H © Phillipe EB Brown JA McNiel itay james ison Mr MoPfato and Lady June-18, 1865. It P UBLIG BALE. J. J. MOORE, AUGTIONEBR, Wille sold, at Quartermacter’s Btores,in Nor- fols,on MONDAY, the 19th-imet., at 11 o’eloca, 11,482 SACKS OF OATS, weighing 1,491,691 pounds. berber Gastain and a:Q. M Je 32-6t* J.J. MOORE & CO., Aucts YY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. BEAU?IVUL BUILDING LOT ON STH 8ST Es8?. BBTWEEN E. NDA BTEE NORTH ASP CAPITOL AND 2 . On FRIDAY, the 16th at o’ciock p.m. in front of the premises. t No. 5, in Squars 840. the morth 21 feet 5 iaches front, Being 2.25! feet, more or less. jeld A. P. BLUNT. ‘tant, saat Barge WASP. pall be rotd, under t ecimen Qavtein Bi. of Washington DO. on SATURDAY, Junscqn, 3805. at 10 o’elock a m., the following vessels. va: vin: INNIE BAEBR. Rien Titie mewey ent TWO LARGE SBINE bos 5, ‘Terms Cash, in lak RUCK SR; . \. ua! Tmaste! $012.19 TS: COR. Oe Ree oh Wattinetee. SSO = BOR SS Aare WILLIAME, Auctioneers. BY GBEEX Soe corner 7th and Date morta. FIRST CLASS BUIDD! LoTs * ORTITEUI PART OF THE OILY an Pee Gn T! BDAY. the 18th. instant, at-6.0'ctoer ts front of th tr igbaivision of Bazare 2, about Rien fro at Rrcot north. being about Pndla ee La Ra ‘Thi rty ig punning a aadthe rity Reems Baie di te Sreckd altonette rei reat, eecur: fe depeun be adirina€ = Ferme . i z ree ertemateatantgonee ments Oo ai\conreyancing ua starapaat the cost of tas will be required down when the proparty in knocked ofl, RESN IaMs. jeit-d__ ¢Fotel.) bi n wife ounere 486 INE OLL PAINTINGS. 486 cana aca e and first. yr of art My Btorkee Mp Ailnna tevoriwe va ney rs hm Troyo ‘ive Picture. tz Bontas ‘Aine: a Tictis it them plans) feasible, er, gathor oa Tally wraxedatect O@ the inte ey nannee Sr tie ghentasioing of Consolation’ alsorn tow and therefore wey orgs hip! and his plans | ehoice avi and alaree Ghoice se!se to the Secretary of War. He was sent back by ee of 1 Bic’ Frames, Cord aad the Secretary of War with 3 commission as 2d | Tasse)s, Nails, Bini % ARKRITRE’S lieutensnt, to execute his plans and purposes, + Ho. 456 7thighrest.8 doors ul but. to. seer: to Hen +-- and myself. We. ‘042 Followa’ ali prevented bis achieving or attempugg wast } ‘wor teres cab. . fe d-ius*