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ra Sy — , Gonerals Stele and Wetzel Ordted to ~ Texas by General \ f ain gg ° Important Union Meeting in Mobile. Arrest of Governor Moore, of Alabama. - : f OCCUPATION OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ts Interesting Correspondence Relative to the Surrender. THE REBELS GO TO MEXICO. Their Roar Guard Driven Out of Brownsville by Refugee Mexicans, ‘THE FEELING IN LOUISIANA. Plans and Hopes of the Returned Rebel Prisoners, &., &o, The steamships Evening Star, Captain Wimpenny, ‘and George Cromwell, Captain Vaill, from New Orleans onthe 10th inst, arrived at this port yesterday, The following is the specie list of the George Comwell:— Leverich & Oo....... G. 8, Robbins (cashier) oP o00 Walter Murray......... : 3,000 Total... Lcisnatt Sains aaa Gur Mobile Correspondence. Monize, June 4, 1865. ‘The steamer Zephyr, Captain Benjamin L. Blonk, of New York, arrived here to-day from New Orleans, with Major Lawrence Kip, of General Sheridan’s staff, on ‘board. Major Kip was bearer of despatches from Gene- fal Sheridan to Generals Stoele and Weitzel. Both of ‘these generals will at once proceed to Texas, The route from New Orleans to Mobile, via Lake Pontchartrain and Missiasippi sound, is a pleasant one, and now much travelled both b; vernment and »private steamers and other vessels. ae Mosnz, Ala., June 4, 1865. THE LATE EXPLOSION. ‘The effects of the late terrible explosion in this city hhave not been exaggerated in the least. It is now esti- ‘tated that over one thousand human beings were buried in the ruins, Dead bodies are being recovered every -day. Every building in the city is more or less injured, ‘nd scores are in danger of falling at any moment. Captain Tucker, of the steamer Colonel Cowles, has died of his injuries. Sixteen men out of a crew of ‘twenty (belonging to the Colonel Cowles) are missing. TORPEDOFS IN THE gUSTOM HOUSE. In looking over the papers in one 6f the rooms of the ‘Custom House a day or two ago two torpedocs wero Sian One was placed behind the door. None ARRIVAL OF SECRETARY CHASR—REVIEW. On Friday Secretary Chase arrived in thiscity, Yes. :terday he reviewed the troops of the Thirteenth corps. The column formed in Governmeht stroct at seven o'clock. Secretary Chase, with General Granger and staff, and several other distinguished Officers, stationed Soeseetras ia & mena street, corner of the Battle roofs marc lown Royal street immediately in front. The soldiers looked exceedingly well, UNION MEETING AT MOBILE. A meoting of the loyalists of Mobile and Baldwin county, Ala., is called for the 6th at Odd ‘Fellows’ Hall, to take’ steps towards reorganizing the ftate of Alabama’ has got to Tr ~ Despatch a fe him from ne on ‘exas. \e8 for him General Gheridan have been sont on to Brazos, Monte, Juno 5, 1865. ‘The Frosident’s amnesty proclamation was received bere by telegraph last night. It created considerable ex- citemont, and was read in the open saloons and private bouses by all colors, classes and ages, f THE RECONSTRUCTION MERETING. Among those who will be present at the Union (re- Construction) meeting tobe held here to-morrow will be many gentlemen representing the real planting and property interests of this State. Some of them say that they are willing to rent their plantations to any Northorn men who believe they can work them to advan- and with Profit 1@ negroes here have a very imperfect idea of what fs embraced within and conferred upon them by free- dom. They do not relish work, and, as in times past, sbun it as much as possible. The talk among many of the plantors of this State is what are they to do with tho negroes. They look upon them as unreliable under a free system of labor, and are anxious to get rid of them as speedily as possible, Monty, June 8, 1865. UNION MEETING IN MOBILE. On Tuesday last a Union meoting was held in this city at Odd Follows’ Hall. The following preamble and reso. tutions wore read by K. B. Seawell, Esq., on behalf of the committee -— Whereas the government of the State of Alabama, as it existed in 1860, has been subverted and set aside by a combination of , Inconsiderate or regardless of State interests, thi hostility to the federal Union and 8 determination to separate therefrom, and in its place an organization calling ityelf a State has been illegally set ap, seouning he form and usurping the powers of gov- ernment, ng off all srightiul allegiance and confede- rating with others to resist by force of arms the lawful |ésident of tho United authority of the United Staues; And whereas, the ordinance of secession of the 11th of January, 1861, and the constitution founded thereon, tho first public acts of organized. usurpation in Alabama, which precipitated its people into collision with the eral government and the horrors of a civil war, were Rot the acts of the people, inasinuch as not authorized by them, nor submitted to their vote, but solely and en- tirely the de and work of a convention created, con- vened and acting without the authority of law, And whereas, the said usurpation and confederacy havo waged war against the government of the United States until put down by military power, and the people of Alabama are now, thorefore, left without any legal State government and subject alone to military rale un or the constitution and laws of the United "Seaton, and aust sO remuln Until reorganized into a State govern. ment, in conformity wil I copstitution and laws, And wheres, it ‘is ¢ jal 0 security, order, peace and prosperity, that the people of Alabama should with. ‘out delay get Back again to logel, civil rule, renew their allegiance tothe government of the United States, be daly represented therein, and thereby relieved from mili- wry rule; therofore, Resolved, That t States now in force are t must be recognized as ow government in this atote wution and laws of the United “ipreme law of the land, and 1 in any reorganization of ved, That the loyal citizens of Mobile and Bald win counties earnestly dosiro a reorganization of the Mate government upon the above baris, anda renewal Of relations with the government of tie United States, Resolved, That the authority of the United states be in- yoked, to be exercised through a military governor, or | otherwire, a8 may be deemed best, and as far as may be | necessary, to enable the loyal citizens of Alabama to | meet in convention, at some certain time and place, as eurly as practicable, to proceed 0 Fi Sol pnnenin y with a reorganization of ronan That in order to w opinion and action, the loyal people of ou ¢ Bate be invited to meet together to express Rant Cone and to co-operate with us im this great and necessary work, After the roading of the preamble and resolutions a ‘motion was made by W. J. Ledyard, Esq, to strike out the preamble and insert the following. After considera. ble discussion the motion was lost by a vote of 28 to 24:— 1 ‘The hostilities so ruinous to our people have ceased, and it is the interest, as it is the duty, of every Joyal citizen to restore the State of Alabama to her pro- per relations to the existing Union and laws, and our peo- bond relieved from the unfortunate vondition that we have nin for the last four years as speedily as possible; and being of the opinion that all such movements should emanate from the people, wie can only speak in their “ assemblies, therefore, we, the citizens of Mobile, 0, NATIONAL RANKS IN MOBILE AND MONTGOMERY, A national bank is expected to be started immediately in Mobile and Montgomery. Only yesterday there was @ meoting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Mobile, held in this city, and the following gentlemen elected as the first ‘of directors, viz:—J. C, Cham- derlain, Wm. Flash, M. 8..Foote, ¢.’W. Gazzam, D. 0. , W. J. Ledyard, ©, @, Richards, G, W. Tarleton jose Waring. mity and concert of and STATR ARoMIVE, ‘Tho rebel State archives of Alabama, removed from the it r fi: it : i i j i t ff 1 L i | Ex-Governor Alabama, who recently arres| ee er or two ago ® guard on bis way North, aed Our New Orleans Correspondence. ~ New Onuxins, June 6, 1666, MAJOR GENERAL HERRON, formerly commanding the post of Baton Rouge, has beem appointed to the command of the Northern Di- vision of Louisiana, with headquarters at Shreveport. . ‘The General, accompanied by the Sixth Missouri ca- valry and @ battalion of the First Indiana heavy ar- tillery, left Baton Rouge for Shreveport on Wednesday last. BRIGADIER GENERAL B. & DENNIS’ DIVESION, of the Thirteenth corps, with an additional artillery and cavalry force, will report immediately to General Her- ron. The division of General Dennis will garrison Alex- andria, Shreveport and other points in the neighbor- hood, On the same day that General Herron left Baton Rouge one iron-clad and four tin-clads accompanied him for the Purpose of patroling the Red and Washita rivers. ‘It was reported that the whole of General Steele’s corps was going to Texas. Thisis probabl; as it has been sent from Mobile to this elty during. the last ton ORDER IN RELATION TO NEGROES. On the 34 inst. General Herron issued the following general order:— : GENERAL ORDERS—NO. 20. Heapquaurens, Nonraenn Division or Lovsrara, ‘Sureverort, La., June 8, 1865. For the benefit and information Planters and others living within the limits of this command, the following infor- mation as to the future policy of the government in refer- ence to labor is announced:— There arg no looger any slaves in the United States, |All rsons heretofore held ax #uch became free by virtue of the ve proclamation of Jannaty 1, 1868, commonly known amation.”” All’ attempts to retard tT ‘as the “emancipation prod the action of ths, proclamation, oF to evade fis iston -will be considered as bat a new manifestation of the spirit of resistance tothe lawful authority of the government in this regard, as in all others, the armies of the United States will support and require obedience to her laws. Sisko we tetas st dseticah, Gel mmaenis Quietly to the laws of the land, the’ great ie assistance wi given, and it is recommended to all such that the freedmen be employed under specific contracts at reasonable wages, and kindly treat- ed. No encouragement will be given’ the latter class to leave their former masters, and they must learn that the cannot be supported in idignem or allowed. to mi : Hatua will in. no Way be com- promised by remaining at their homes and working for ‘wages. Until the arrival of authorized agents of the Freed- men’s Bureau, all needful information can be obtained from post commanders and provost marshals, and it is made the uty of there officers to see that the spirit of this order is By the co-operation of the people in this part of the Sta the Major General commanding hopes to establish quiet an order, and to assist the country in recovering from ite Present deplorable condition, ‘By command of Major General HERRON. ‘xu. H. Crarr, Captain and Aasisiant Adjutant General. PAROLING KIRBY SMITH’S COMMAND, Brigadier General George L. Andrews (recently provost marahal genoral pf Mobile), accompanied by “Colonels Bartram and Mather, arrived nt. Shreveport on Saturday or the purpose of paroling the army of Kirby THR FIRST REBEL BOAT FROM SHREVEPORT TO KEW OR- LEAN. On Saturday morning last the General Quitman arrived from Shreveport, with one thousand exchanged Union prisoners on board from Tyler, Texas. This is the first through boat from Shreveport to New Orleans (excepting the Webb) during the war. Eighteon or twenty boats were at Shreveport when the Gencral Quitman Ieft, They are expected to arrive here in a day or two. KIRBY SMITH GONE TO MEXICO. Kirby Smith, with fifteen thousand rebel troops, is sald to have gone to Mexico, carrying with him nearly two millions of dollars in specie and all the artillery and ammunition in his department. Thousands of the soldiers have left for their homes without waiting to be paroled; and those stationed in the garrisons and forts on the Red river had broken out in open mutiny, THE TRANSVER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF, On Sunday morning last at ten o'clock General Banks transferred the command of the Department of the Gulf over to General Canby. Tho ceremony took pl:ce at the headquarters of the former, corner of Julia and €aron- dalet streets. General Banks took his stand in the main office, surrounded by his staff, consisting of Lieutenant Colonel Crosby, Captain Stone and Lieutenant Burbank, Adjutant Generals; ‘Colonel Holabird, Chief Quarters: master; Colonel Beckwith, Chief Commissary; Dr. Alex. ander, Medical Director; Major Des Anges, Major Rattkay, Mr. Andem, private secretary; Captain Ludwick, Chiet Signal Officer, and several others. Brevet Major General Sherman and the following members of his staff:— Lioutenant Colonel W. D. Smith, One ‘Hundred. snd Tenth New York Voluntecr infuntry, Acting Assixtant Inspector General; Major Wickham Hoffmai \ Adjutant General;’ Captain Mann, Acting Assistant In- spector General; First Lieutenant T. J. Maloney, First lew Orleans Volunteer infantry, Aid-de-Camp; Second Lieutenant Silas Hannum, Aid-de-Camp, and’ Provost Marshat General Starring and staff, were alao present, General Canby was accompanied by his Adjutant General, Lioutenant Colonel Christensen, and one of bis aid-de-eamps (Captain Barrett), AS soon as thoso officers entered the room, the party arranged themselves in a circle, when General-Banks moped. forward and addressed General Canby as follows Gxxurat—I have known intimately the offierrs by whom you are surrounded during the three years of my administration in this department, and they aro doubt- less all well known to you personally, I have always found thom faithful in the performance of duty, and anxious to promote the interests of the government; and I therefore commend thom to your most favorable con- sideration, I now formally resign, in compliance with the orders from the War Department, the command of the Department of the Gulf into your hands. In these Papers you will find a brief statement of the affairs of the different departments; and I shal be happy to explain any other points at your convenience. ho package of papers referred to by General Banks was recoivod by General Canby with @ polite bow, who eaid that the affuirs of tho department would soon bo in- Vostigated; that he contemplated bes no change at presont, and that he should not fail to gife due credit for the services of General Banks and hia officers in behalf of the government, A social chat of fifteen or twenty minutes followed be- fore the party dispersed. Banks will remain in this city at It is said that Genet Present, his orders being to report to Washington in writing. , INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. Tho following correspondence explains itself:— Wasiixarox, D. (., May 21, 1968. Sin—I hereby notify you, as Treasurer of ‘the city of New Orleans, not to pay, at the peril of your securities, any war- rant drawn upon you for pay of individuals, material for panic Uses, or other Pee, whatsoever, that may have of « col Mn Colonel 8. M. Quincy, « colonel, lore of United States Volinteer troops, oF fauy other person neting or pretending to nct under the poinimont of Major General Banks, commanding partment of the Gull. ax suid. General Banks acted con: trary to law, and his proceedings are disapproved by the Pre- tates, in snapending the elvil anthorities elty of New Orleans and overthrowing the laws and noes instituted for ite good government. T have the Lonor to be, our obedient errant, DISON WELLS, Governor, To J. 8. Wautox, Treasurer city of New Orleans. Mavouauty or Nuw Omran} Core Haut, June 1, 1865. Major General N. P, Banks, Commanding Department of the fait :— Gexenat-—T have the honor to make the following report concerning the present state of the city government:— Mr, Howell, the City Comptroller, reports tome thatduring my absence at the crevaseo yesteray he received a letter from Governor Wells. informing hiltn that th municipal government had been set aside Washington, and notifying him to cease all further action in making payinents under the penalty of his bond; that there upon he had ceased drawing warrnits took possession of various bills beon approved by the different burean tary's office, nor Wells was received by the Ci consequence of which certain Deputy Street Commissioners, appointed during my administration, ware refused their pay. have not seen Mr, Walton, and canny his probable action, as I under sult with me in the matier: nately prolonged beyond ¥ state what position he will assume. in the peculiar clreurmstance in which I find myself placed, Thave thought it my duty to report the facts to you before taking any action In the premises, | ¢ the honor , Very respectfully, your obedient servant. sii 8a QUIN, of the Tt t a similar letter repor and that he desired to con tas my absence was unfortu- hours, I cannot, therefore, Colonet United States Volunteers, Acting Mayor. The City Treasurer, after consultation with the Mayor, commenced his customary disbursements next day. e foliowing appears to have been the result:— APRCIAL ORDERS—NO, 146, Heapquartens, Durantarnt oF tae CuLr, H . Niww Onunans, June 2, 1866. (struct . . . . . 3. Colonel 8. M. Quincy, Acting Mayor of the city of New Orleans, having reported that the City Comptroller doubts bis authority to execute all the duties of his oilice, he Is here! dirceted to draw such warrants, and perform all such other official acts as may be necessary to maintain the government i 1 secnire public peace and public health, for 1 be auffctont, authoriyy, ‘unth further, oficial all be received from (Re government at Wash- Major General Banks, . . STONE, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General. . Firat Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Mayonatry ov New Onunans, By command of Natwaniet Bu Adjutant Gen ‘Cory Haut, June 3, 1866. my oF agheral N. P. Baxas, Commanding Department of 0 Cnt — Gewenal—T have the honor to with 8) der No. 146, the ity © rm No. eCity Comptroller has re- Tamed his omictal duties, Ihave the honor’ to be, very Fe: spectfully, your obedient servant, 8. M. QUINCY, Acting Mayor. GRNBRAL CANBY ASSUMES COMMAND OF THR DEPARI ‘OF THE GULP. GENERA! NO. 81. Mxtbavatthna Parana or run Guts, } omelet the author of tho War Department, General i 0. ¢ Fth ult, the undersigned assumes command of the Department of the Gull, embracing. the States of Louisiana, Jabama and Florida, and relinquishes. the command to" Major: General. Sheridat United States Army, of so much of ‘he te division of Wi Misaieaipps as te not embraced in the limita of the present | 6 Gu en ; 11. For conveniences of administration and control, the fol- lowing districts are established — “Duthtet of Louleiana-Headai . will retiove Lieutenant Ee: Siesta Guaain ta ine Ni . ew ms. La. June &. 1608, les will be ay to that part of the Deva of thr Gui co tthe Sian tay aPet cluded in the limits of the Iate Division of insinet| By order of jajor General K. R. 8. CANBY. ‘deo Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Adjutant RIPIOSION OF THE TUG PNM. [From the Natchez Courier, May 30.) ‘The tugboat Di used asa despatch boat between this city and Rodney, Miss., exploded her boiler Saturday morning ite Brown’s sawmill, killing the wheels- man and cook, and badly espn a fireman. The boat was made a complete wreck, scarcely anything remain- ing. The canse of the accident hag not been ascertained, and from all accounts both engineers were careful and competent men, always at their posta. Below we append 4 list of the crew, with names lost:— Wm. H. Mitchell, or New Orleans, captain; James Bur- rows, St. Louis, first engineer, slightly; Henry Gibson, New Orleans, second engincer; Samuel Burt, Chicago, wheelsman, killed at the wheel time of explosion; hanya Green, fire badly ; John Carr, Natchez, watch- man; Stephen Nulty, Natchez, deck hand; Wm. Parker (colored), Natchez, cook, killed. Nod blame, as we | from Captain Mitchell, can be attached to either of The ongineers, and the cauge of the accident will ever be clouded in mystery. PERSONAL. Chief Justice Chase and party arrived in this city yesterday from Mobile, on the United States revenue cutter Wayanda. in The Wayanda was met a short disdance below the city by a tug having on board a party of the friends of the asurer May, r ir. Surveyor Tucker and others, aie oh ‘THS REBRL GENBRAIS Hood, Maury, Zook and others have arrived in this city, GENERAL SHERIDAN left New Orleans for Mobile yesterday afternoon. New Ontxans, La., June 10, 1865. KIRBY SMITH GONE TO MEXICO. The rebel Genoral Kirby Smith is said to have left Gal- veston for the Rio Grande with only a body guard, and to havo arrived safely in Mexico with a large amount of money. He took but little cotton with him. This is the report of paroled rebel prisoners who have recently ar- rived. They also state that Magruder has gone to the same country, after being hissed and hooted at by his men. rs ARRIVAL OF WEITERL'S ADVANCE. The first of General Weitzel’s corps arrived in«Mobite Bay on Sunday last, on the steamship Herman Living- ston, Captain J. B. Baker, The Herman Livingston left Fortress Monroe on Monday, May 29. . COMMANDS KN ROUTE FOR TRXAS. _.. The cavalry under General Custer is on its way to this city. to report to General Sheridan, and General Price has arrived in this city for the same purpose, General Morrits is also expected. The Eighteenth New York, Tenth Illinois, Second Illi- nois, Fourth Wisconsin, Third Michigan and First Louis- jana are under marching orders, and are expected to leave for Texas in a few days. ‘The corps of General Granger (Thirteenth) is expected to start for Galveston, Toxas, in a few days. GENERAL #H¥RIDAN has moved his quartera from the St. Charles Hotel to the Slocomb House, in St, Charles streot. THE MOPILK EXPLOSION. Gencral Canby has appointed a committee to inquire into the causes of the magazine explosion in Mobile. The following are the names of the committes:—Presi- dent, Colonel A. Hartwoll. Members—Licutenant Colonel W. H. Thurston, I tor General Department of tho Gulf; Major G. C. Pike and E. D. Benedict, A. J., A. D. Gs, Recorder, SPRRCHYS. OF PAPOLED REBRL OFFICERS, ‘The following are copivs of two speeches made by Paroled rebel officers ata Union meeting held recently at Guntersville, Marshall county, Alabama:— We have met to bury the tomahawk—to smoke the calumet of peace. All of us ought to reverence that government which wo could not destroy, and to which ren '@ been compelled to submit, I shall do it cheer- ally. Colonet"A, L. Sheffield, late of the Forty-eighth Ala- bema regiment, said:— T have done all 1 could.to establish the Southern con- federacy. I carried a musket for threo years. I am whip, I have boen whipped for twelve months. The Southern confedoracy does not exist. I stand to- bo! like an erring child whé has been whipped by his father. SINKING OF THE STEAMYR POLAND. The Vicksburg Herald, of June 7, says:—On the morn- an of June 3 tho steamers Idaho and Poland came in ea Hance the ‘hag river, when the latter was almost imam ly sunk. ‘There were a good many passengers on board the Poland, several of whom were drowned; among whom were the wife and two children of Dr. Tully Gibson, of Yazoo county, Captain Harry Tripp, of the steamer’ Ingomar, we are informed, rendered most valuable assistance tn rescuing the paasencers from the sinking boat, entitling: himself to their lasting gratitude for his noble exertions in the cause of humanity. PERSONAL. Major General Osterhaua, formerly chief of staff to General Canby, has been assigned to the command of the Department of Vicksburg, in place of Major General Warren, resigned. Brigadier General T. W. Sherman, commanding the defences of New Orleans, has been promoted Brevet Major General. Mejor General Canby, accompanied by Major General Grierson, Brevet Major Gencral Carr and several other Officers calied upon Mr. Chase on the 7th inst. Genera IGrierson has been appointed chief of cavalry in the Dopartment 0° tho Gulf, Governor Clark, of Mississippi, in anid to have been ar- Toasted a few days since and released on parole. ‘Mr. Conway has been appointed by Gener Chief of the man’s Bureau in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana until the arrival of commission- ers from Washington, Lieutenant Governor Gastinol is still on trial for Pegjury. teamship lines are expected to run from Mobile to New York, and from New Orleans to Texas in a fow days. Siajor A. M. Jackson, Tenth United States colored heavy artillery, has been appointed Provost Marshal of the parish of New Orleans, * Major Robert Des Anges, late of General Banks’ staff, has been appointed by General Canby Judge of the Pro: ‘vost Court. General Canby has ordered that Hugh Kennody be ap- get Acting Mayor of New Orleans, and that Colonel incy return to his-regiment, ASSIGNMENTS TO DUTY. Liontenant Colonel J. G. Chandler, Quartermaster, has been ordered to report to Genegal Granger; Liew: tenant T. G. Jowett, Sevonty seventh colored in- fantry, to report ‘to Genernl T. W. Sherman Assistant Surgeon W. E. Waters, to be Medical Purveyor during the absence of Surgeon White; Captain T. H. nnon, detailed for provost ma’ duty, to report to C: iain Lovell at General Canby’ headquarters; Surgeon E. H. abedie to visit Kast Pasga- goula, to se6 if the hotel is suitable forhospital purposes ; Captain Frank H, Bagley, Seventy fifth colored infantry, ir L. Rice, of same regiment on duty as Assistant Quartermaster at the Bureau Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. New Ontxane, Juno 10, 1965. OMTRY JUBTICR CHASH IN NEW ORLEANS. The principal object of attraction here at the present time is Chief Justice Chase. He arrived here a few days since, and has been the guest of Mr. May, United States Assistant Treasurer. The Chief Justice has beon very active since his arrival, and visited most of the prinetpal places of interest, not only in the city but the adjacent country, On Wednesday he visited the fair, now being given on Esplanade street, by the colored “tadies”’ of the city, and for the benefit of their people, This fair, cu- ous enough, is given in the old mansion of Hon. Pierre once United States Senator, and Minister Plenipo- to Spain, It was built just before the war from money received by Mr. Soule for legal services to Don Tomas Marin, representative owner of some steamers captured by the liberals, of Mexico, and some adventar- ous Americans during the Mexican war. The whole amount of the feo was said to be $50,000, Mr. Soule lived in this house till he was it Butler to Fort si ple, He leaves for up the river very soon. GENBRAL SHERIDAN'S COMMAND. General Sheridan, since his arrival in the tty, has seareely been seen, and is said to be bury —) command for hard work in Texas. He nas his ae the ly ae bo om Lafayette square. ) troops, princ! ly cavalry, assigned to him aro rapidly concentrating, and soon sul¥elent garrisons will be stationed all through Texas. MAYORAUTY OF NEW ORLEANS. This vexed question, over which the interested have NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1865. - —- By, Suet swte har ere’ ag Nae Burke, ly held fe have returned to their equanimity and business, oa whenever allusion is made to the subject they only claim to belong-to a “very large’’ class of men. ANXIETY OF THE TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLAR MEW. As to the comparative danger of the excepted classes, the anxiety of the $20,000 men would have been great- were any of them to be found; but there is no one willing to confess to this hard impeachment. That cause for apprehension, therefore, has passed away, and all is serene again on ndelet. RETURN OF RERBU SOLDIERS. ae Lod or une are been’ ie us of ee Ceancent y weeks of deep rejoicings and heartfelt congratul tions not unmigled with sorrows. They have been such as might have been expected, when, after four years of disastrous warfare, friend ‘meets friend again ‘with mutual welcomes back toa more happy home. In that time the surviving members of the rebel army and extled citizens have returned to us and resumed their former peaceful avocations in life. They bring back with them robust health, cheerful faces, remembrances innumerable of the contested field, and, alas! the last sad words and looks and deeds of. fal has Been the fulness of joy commingled with the deepest sorrow. : RETURN OF GENERAL BRAUREGARD. Among the first to return was General Beauregard and staff, surrendered with Johnston’s command. Immedi- ately after that event, our creole General, who had ven- tured all in the struggle, bolieved it would be unwise to continue the unavailing contest. He therefore with his old friends and took the first train to Mobile, whence he came to this city by boat. Along the streets had assembled immense crowds to receive him, but the General took horse immediately after landing, and pro- ceeded to his old home in Esplanade, through the unfre- quented avenues, The next morning ho and his son ob- tained passes for the Viller® plantation, some fifteen miles below the city, where they still are. ‘General Beau- regard’s first wife was a Villerd; the second, Caroline Deslonde, sister of Mrs. Slidell, now in Paris. Both be- longed to the best creole families of Louisiana, and were beloved by all who knew them. She that was Miss Deslonde died in this city about a year ago, while the Goneral was at Charleston, and her funeral was one of the largest ever known. General Beauregard’s future plans are not known. As he is among the ‘excepted ”” of the amnesty tion, both on account of his rank and education at West Point, he will probably await the action of the government. He is in robust health, as is also his son, who returns with him. The various gembers of his military family have resumed their for mer avocations in this city. LIRUTENANT GENERAL DICK TAYLOR was also among the first to return—not to his home; that was long since destroyed or confiscated. He is like- wise in robust health; butof hia plans, if any he has, nothing is known. As, on account of his rank, he is among the “excepted,” he will also probably await the action of government in some parallel case. His staff have returned to peaceful life. General Taylor was the hetr of a large fortune from his father, Old Zachary, and also came into possession of considerable property upon marriage; but he has lost all. GENFRAL BRAXTON BRAGG. This gentleman, who. was a planter on the Lafourche before war, has not yet returned. He is said to be in excellent health, and is probably detained by private business. . ADMIRAL RAPHARL SEMMES. Captain, or rather Admiral, Semmes, of the Alabama, in also expected here soon. He is a native of Maryland, ‘but long before the war had made his home bere in com- mon with two brothers—the one Senator in the rebel Congress, the other surgeon in tho army. * OCCUPATION OF THR RETURNED. . ‘The most of the young men who have returned have no back to their old places where homes have not Soon broken up. In many cases their places were long preserved for them and their regular salaries paid them till the oveupation of New Orleans, A great many, how- ever, are still out of employment, although it is probabl the expanding business of the city will soon make places for them. a f 4 EMIONATION TO MEXICO. Apood many Louisianians Who first went out in the warand up in Virginia subsequently found their way across the Mississippi, and will thence go to Mexico. There has been some talk among those who have re- turned here about emigrating to that country; but it is now over. It has gonerally been discouragod by the ju- dicious; besides, New Orleans is such a delightful home and residence that fow natives can be Induced to goaway to live exiles in a foreign land. at HORATION TO BRAZIL. There has, also, been some talk of going to Brazil; but this, I think, originated elther with naval ott cers personally acquainted with those shores, or with the inbabitants of the lower coast, who think ‘thoy cannot live without nogro slavery. Most of tho talk about Bra- zil has been among these planters; but they aro fast giving up the idea. It is practically Impossible, indeed, for they could not carry their negroes with them, and property would have to be sold at a great sacrifice. ' The expense of the voyage to Brazil, and of life there till something could be raised, would also be considerable and beyond the means of ‘moat The valley of the Amazon is the country most talked about. RETURN OF BUFINESS PROSPERITY. Tho probabillty is that all these schomcs will be given up, and the whole people of Louisiana will settle down again in thoir old homes. They were impracticable echomes, all of them, and originated with those who, having been “out” in the war, felt uneasy for the mo: ment or apprehensive of the future. Already the Crescent City looks like the good old gen- erous Crescent City of old. Buisiness houses, with the same old familiar names are fast reopening, and the same familiar forms and faces aro seen in the strects aa in the good old days of yore. Sauntering down {Camp or Canal, or St. Charles, or Chartres, or Royal, any of our fine fresh mornings, of riding down in the cars, you would hardly think we bait through four years of disastrous war, and most of us had been “out” in It. Even the creole eleganta havo the same mnchalant man- ner, and the creole girls the samo airy mer style, The St. Charles is hardly the old St, Charles yet, and the St. Louis is not; but the “Pic’’ is still alive; Canal street is just as gay, and Esplanade and the Garden District just as inviting a6 ever befor Naw Onteans, June 10, 1965. OCCUPATION OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS. At daylight on the Slat ult. Brigadier General Brown, commanding the troops at Brazos Santiago, entered Brownsville at the head of his command. The rebels ‘evacuated the town on the day previous, after selling their artillery to General Mejia, commanding at Mata- moros, for six thousand dollars, The artillery—a battery of six guns—is in plain sight from Browysville. GenerahBrown arrived at Brazos Santiago on the 20th ult., and immediately commenced making preparations for an advance on Brownsville. Tt is reported that General Slaughter wished to sur- render to the United States government, but hia soldiers would not allow him. The majority crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico, taking with them soveral bales of cotton. . Brownsville was sacked before the rebels evacuated, and it is said that several lives were lost—a number of Mexican refugees driving the last of the rebels from the town. Slaughter is said to be still on this side of the Rio Grande, with sixty or seventy men; bit Ford is known to have crossed into Mexico with nearly the wholo of his command. . General Brown captured nearly one thousand bales of cotton and a large quantity of caitle and mules. CORRESPONDENCE WETWEEN GENERALS SLAUGHTER AND BROWN. Before General Brown entered the town the follow- ing correspomdence passed between hun and General Slaughter :— Heapqvarrens, Wrst Scx-Dienct, BRrowssvibum, May 29, 1865. To the OrrickR commanding the United States forces on the march : Sin—Your advance without previous notice is not in accordance with the ®reement between ourselves and the officers representing your government. ‘The 7 oe make @ newer Be a movoment has been observed by mysolf and my forces. should you advance above eemurvite I be con- strained to resist your advance by force. Upon iss, will reat the consequences for the violation of an obligation. ‘An affair, ® skirmish, attended with lows of life, will produce much excitement throughout the State of Texas, and will do much to prevent the speedy and peaceable settlement of difficulties. T should be pleased to confer with you Rg meinny boo g nd to institute measures to prevent further blood- shed. T have the honor to be your obedient 3.98, SLAUGHTE! Ibe 111 not deoetve yeast Pa aug ou wi purselt aa to the ot my commend, a J. EB. viny 90, 1805," Gnwenst—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt lettor of the 29th inst., advising mo that there is of the United States whi will show to how anxious I was to aveld blood- forces, and the delivery of your arms to the ment, rendered despatch a useless mission. Tam, &c., E. B. BROWN, Brigadier Genoral Vols. Brigadier General J. K. Suavanten commanding, &e. shed. that mingled with civil str pars, and, on the contrary, we practise absolute non-in- ention and yon-interference. In command of the frontier it wi devolve upon you, as far as practicable, ‘consistent your other to prevent aid oF supplies being given from the United States to cither belligerent, I am aware, Geperal, that the fact that this town, tm. my command, Was, in a measure, protected by persons inimical to the imperial government of Mexico, and the necessity that exists for the hey ser of men of this class in my operations against ‘bands of rebels iu the country, may be construed into a belligerent feeling to- ward your government. I beg leave to assure you such ig not the case, and I repeat io bad formally what I said in our conversation at Bagdad, that tite troops under my command will not be permitted in any manner to in- terfere in the present relations of Mexico, The same as- surance has been given to members of the liberal party of Maxioo Dow residing a eae ees see considerations of res} am, General, yo obedient servant, E. B. BROWN, Brigadier General Command ‘To Major General Mrsta, commanding Matamoros, Mexico. REBEL DIBCIPLINE ILLUSTRATED. We learn, on the best authority, that just before the ‘occupation’ of Brownsville by General Brown and his forces, on the 3ist ult., Colonel Buenavidos, C..S. A., at the head of about five hundred men, came into town from up the country and demanded of General Slaughter and Colonel Ford payment for the services of himself and his soldiers, Colonel Buenavidos gave Slaughter and Ford thirty hours to pay the sum called fot, threatening them with hanging if the money should not be forthcoming at the expiration of that time. This peremptory mandate evidently terrified the persons to whom it was addressed, ‘They instantly sent to a bank at Matamoros forthe re- q funds, and complied with the ‘request’ of Col. Buenavidos, by paying him and hig men in specie. ‘THE REBEI. ACCOUNT OF THE OCCUPATION OF BROWNSVILLE, ‘The Matamoros (formerly Brownsville), Ranchero (rebel) Lrg peaks of the evacuation and occupation of Browns- ville:— For some days Brownsville has been in process of evacuation by the Confederate forces under General Slaughter. By Monday last there was not a vestige of Confederate authority or Confederate soldiers remaining in the town. Before all the soldiers had left, a strong home guard of Mexicans had been ized, who maintained order unlit yosterday morning, when, at'an early hour, the federals took possession of the town. They forthwith commenced issuing aseports, which were signed by Brigadier General A. B. Brown; from which wo are led to infer that he is commander of the expedition. This makes some half dozen times that Brownaville has changed hands since the American revolution began. It was first held by the federals; secondly, it was held by State troops under Colonel Ford; thirdly, by Confede- rate forces under Colonels Ford and Luckett and General H. P. Bee; fourthly, by the federals under Generals Dana and Herron; Aiuniy, by confederates under Colonel Ford, Generals Drayton and slaughter; and sixthly and lastly, by the federals under General A. B. Brown. ‘The first fight between the Confederates and federals, took place on the Rio Grande, by Colonel Nolan, on the Confederate side, anda party who had put Confederate authority at deflance. ¢ last fight, 80 far as we have heard, took place on the Rio Grande, by Colonel Ford, on the Confederate side, and the federals under somo Colonel whose name we do not know. And this may bo the last fight of this wonderful struggle for Southern independence. ‘THAT BROWNSVILLE APPAIR, On Friday last, a rumor having gained circulation and credence that General Kirby Smith had agreed to surren- der the Trans-Mississippi Department to the federals, and that the forces of that department were to be paroled, the soldiers of General Slaughter’s command stepped forward and took mattors into their own hands. A further object was developed in the movement, which was to secure pay for past services, in conformity with a promise made = aS public meeting in Brownsville a week or two revionsly. h ‘The town of Brownsville was immediately taken pos fission of by the soldiers, and some of the officers were arrested, among them General Slaughter. The town was strongly Crrioom 04 pickets were on ‘As a general thing the best of order was maintained. And all attempts to rob or plunder were discountenanced by the majority, and in some instances \y punished. A collector of customs was appointed, and every effort was made by the soldiers to obtain from government property the money which they claimed was their duo, and which had been promised them. After poner oot! aes an pent hyn moneys ex which the soldiers su still in ee teh, he was released, and immediately came to this side, During the gathering up of property, pI ory to start homeward, there was some shooting among the soldiors, but for the most part they behaved in an orderly manner. By degrees the soldiers loft for thd interior, deter- mined not to surrender to federal authority, gor be pa- roled ax in the caso of General Lee's army. As a general thing they were discharged from the service by order of Genoral Slaughter. Boforo all had left a Mexican home guard was organ- ized, who-kept the best of order until the arrival of the federals yesterday morning. CAUTION. Some think that the authorities on this side of the Rio Granilo aro too exacting in their f tions of those who cross to the federals at Brownsville, as compared with the vigilance exercised while that place was in posses- sion of the confederates. To all such we would say that General Mojia could not, with due regard to his official position, act otherwise; norcan the fe authorities at Brownsville look upon the act—if such really exists— more than as one of due caution and just moderation. Let it but be remembered that every paper in the United States comes here teeming with alarming notices of grand Mexican Colonization Societies, wherein as many as thirty-five thousand colonists are pens s to march for the purpose of colonizing the grazing lands and mineral districts of Mexico, ‘They are to come “with muskets in their hands,” in- stead of having the shopherd’s crook and the pick and - spade. It van hardly be supposed that the imperial authorities look upon the “musket in hand,’ as the proper implements to raise flocks and bring out the shining metals from the bowels of mother earth. Hence we say, how can any one expect General Mejia to act otherwise than with due caution while these unfriendly acts are dep rod before him daily? How is he to know, we wou! but what the movement on Brownsville is to be the nucleus for this ‘musket in hand”? colonization soc! If the federals moan good fellowship with Mexico, let them act with an honesty that should ever characterize » great poople, Let them punish these ‘musket in hand” violators or the neutrality law of nations; let them acknowledge existing facts, that none but fools will pre- tend yo diapute, ‘and guide their foreign policy with the fairnéss of a frank people, and the Mexican people and leaders will meot them with open hands and hearts on equal grounds. Let them do this and the mysterious cloak, which moro than mysteriously onvelops them, will have fallen to the ground forever, we hope. A RUSH FOR MATAMOROS. Our neighbors on the other side were sorely esterday to grant ye for Matamoros, not having lanks to facilitate their operations, At one time there was Ko great a jam at the counter that a temporary sus- pension took piace. The Press Deepateh. New Ontzaxe, June 12, 1965, There are and will be limited restrictions on travel to Ports on the Texas coast, but free and unrestricted travel ‘and communication will open in a few days by official or- dors. Only transports are at present running, but @ pri- vate line of steamers will be plying in a few days. Tho steamship Fung Shuey has arrived from New | York. Governor Allen has published his farewell address to the people of Louisiana, wherein he advises tem- porate laaguage, manly dignity and sabmission to the laws In the. inevitable course of events they must depend upon the United States to make thom contented, prosperous and happy. Refa- goos are advwed to retura home, take the oath of alie- work with redoubled energics and prove true and ial citizens, He announces himself ap exile, but prays for permanent peace and proxperty to those who live under the flag of our common country. General Weitzel's command had left the mouth of the Mississippi on the 10th, bound west, Gold is quoted at 135.’ Middling cotton at 370. Kirby Smith’s Order on the Surrender. HE REFUSES TO SANCTION BU B'S ACTION. Heapquarreas, Taaxs-Mingiasiret Derartwet, Hovsrox, May 30, 1865. Souprens—The day after I refused the demand of the federal government to surrender this department I left Shrev for Houston. 1 ordered the Missouri, Arkan- fas and Louisiana troops to follow. My purpose was to concentrate the entire strength of the ent, awalt nogotiations, and, If possible, secure terme alike honor. Sblo to soldier and citizen. Falling in this, I intended to atruy i oe with an army united in Fame get firm in resolve, battling for the right, I believed that God would yet give us the victory. reached here to tho Texas disbanded and hastening to their jomes. They had on their colors and commanders; ond cored a tbe publi property. to their personal an pal y oir use. I am left. a commander without an ithout You have made your ‘was unwise and unpatriotic, but it is final. S fo regret it. The enemy will and dictate his own laws. ed your organization, and Fesistance. Your present families. Resume the obedience to the laws, here. 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