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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
ANDREW JACKSON.

Through the kindness of Mr.. Coventry Wad-
dell OF this city, personal friend of Gen. Jack,
son, we are enabled to lay before our readers
the following interesting letter, which has never
before been printed. We have seen the original,
and there is no doubt whatever of It's genuine
ness; il covers three sides of letter paper and
ia entirely in the handwriting of the General.
The letter was accidentally discovered few
days since among the papers Of an old lady
long since deceased and contained, when found,
the very memento to which it reiers-a silver
American half dollar.
We print the letter in full, notwithstanding
its personal character, certain that all will be
glad to read it who revere the memory Of its
writer, and to those among thcm-and there
are many-who deny the principles which he
cherished We especially commend the injunction
which he here inculcatcs Of devotion to the
Union. Copperhead papers are expected to
copy;
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. 1887
MI DEAR MADAM; by letter received to-day from
your dear husband is communicated TO me the joyful
intelligence that you have presented him with lovely
son. and that you intend honorng with his name by
calling him Andrew Jackson. 1 duly appreciate the
honor you bcstow upon mo- greater could not DO con-
fcred as 1t gives evidence OF your confidence and es
tccm. shall duly cherish II.
sincerely regret that cannot DO personally present
and act godfather when no ia presented to his God
and Savior In tho holy ordinance OF baptsm but TRUST
my friend Samuel Swartwout esq. will have the good.
ness to represent me. my proxy this solemn
son and have 10 request that you and your dear hus
band present this my request to him. and afterward
shall intrust my obligations TO this dear boy to your
terna and that Of his dear father my debility ut
present admonshes that win never have tho plcas
ure 10 him. unless should be honored with visit
by You and him and his father at the Hermitage. can
only ofor up my daily prayers for him.
incose herewith tho usual gift to this namesakc that
have bestowed TO all my othersit bears tho impress
Of tho Eagle Of his Country. displayed on all her ban
ners-and the child grows in years and In wisdom
have to depend upon you to explain TO him. with this in
junction Of his godfher that when no arrives at the
years Of manhood he will always DO found sustaining
the Eagle OF bis Country from tho insult or grasp OF
foreign foe, and tho nH more dangerous enemy the inies
tine Traitor ho may engage the pieksd sehes Of srer
dn1 our glorious Unon upon rheA depends s psrpstus
ton of haYy Government phieA riH endure long az
our oonsdrafsd syaen ias and longer Instiu in his
mind thai our Federal Union must BE- prsserrsd To the
patriotism Of his dear parents trust this lesson will DO
early impressed with all moral virtues on his mind
beg you " kiss tho dear boy tor mo- and present him
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

for trial bit. ascr exhaustng tho panc! only cloyen
Jurors were obtained MIR Ciinton using ,he right q,
challenge freely The will be TIED to Day - which
time the Court adjourned
A bill ha, just passed the Connect.cu, Legis-
latlre providing ,or ne OF s. upon railroad compl.
mics that neglect to carry certain gu s,ty Of Go)
drinking water in passenger cars
The entire receipts OF the Camdclf and Allan
tic Railroad on Saturday the 2Sth inst. will bo given
for the benefit OF the great Sanitary Fair.
Samuel S. Mafit, late Controller Of the Treas
ury OF Maryan died a; LIS residence IN Ek.on on
Tuesday last eyed % years
Gold opened at l53, AMI was quito steady during
the morning In TIE afternoon prices higher aad 'ne
rate p M 1874. Stocks irregular and with few
exceptions lower The absence Of decided military H'w 70
cheeks business o.scay AID FOR he moment ieFe " less
buying or Use Government securities strong and :o
s. Of 1865 high 10 was paid nIifoad bonds hiie 90
iue Coal shares firm At tn Second Bo5rl prices recovered
some OF the decline but .ec lsTsa orders 70 bay
Money continues easy 5as y cei; on call with more oi'
iug to Stock house, than can b.. used
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Execution OF Don Manuel &. RECON. ~
Matamoros.

We learn from private letter, dated Browns
Vile Texas April -. that about tho 25ih of ~
month Don Manuel q. Rejon. late Secretary
State 10 Gov Vidarrri. came TO Brownsville. Texas
from LAREDO Roma. whittier no had lied w'iet
ydaurr also took to digit ana stopped al N Hers Ho
tel without reporting himself either az hosduar OF
at the Provost. Marshals office. Or the afternoon %
the 18th to The knowledge OF the military that
hs was there and be q, once though be protested
strongly against It, put across the river into Maamo
ros. 1t SO that he was OF those who were Or
delel BIZ decree Of the Juarez Government 20 be SAoi
appsehended. though that was not known tc
the military authorities in Brownsville when they PCT
him across the Rio GTande. on his arrival IN Miii
moros he was arrested and at ? O'Clock the'lftcr
OF April - ho shot by file OF soldiers in TIE
presence of very large concourse Of spectators.
81. Rejon nephew OF the Don MAMIE. Cresccn
clio Rcon who as Secretary Of State Of Mexico garo
such II castigaton to our Minister Wilson shannon
and was the editor Of " la Rsris'o Though guilty
treason against Mexico regret that under the cir
cumstanccs stated la met with his fate
His execution caused the greatest cons,ernatior
among the Rebels IN Matainoras especially as ihcy
were aware that Sr. Iglesias Juarozs Minister Of
Finance in the city or on visit TO Brownsville al
the time Ignorant Of the real facts OF the case, aaS
fully OF the eordas existing between ta'
officers Of the Uited States and tho Juares Govern
ment they concluded that he was put across under
direct understandings and began to feel the ees
apprehensoas for their own safety Before night al
the vehicles that could be hired in Matamoros wer.
freighied with Rebels for the interior Since the fgh
between Cortina aud Ruiz, such exodus Of Rebel
has taken place AS they know tina, but FOR their Rebel
lion. Mexico would never have been invaded. and
they have been in favor OF tho French have they
not just ground for apprehension What other nation
beside Mexico would have tolerated enemies in is
limits thus longt
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

lower Wards end Iun it far moro 10 their
own advantage than that of the Union cause.
And the system that gives one Union voter in a
lower Ward an equal voice i'll making our nomi-
nations with twenty ~ good as he living
uptown is primarily in fault. we must have
representation proportioned 20 voters, with
5uch rules for Primary Elections as will take
them ont of the hands o; hired DULLES and
'roughs, and assure quiet, reputable citizens
tho, they can not ONLY vote in peace and safety,
"a. that every vote They cas-. shall count one,
and that no ones vote tor votes) shall count
more than one Make This certain, and we can
largely Increase our vote at future Elections.
And even then We hold that our nominations
for Representatives in Congress and the Legs
lature should be spontaneous and Independent
Of the ordinary party machinery. Let our
stronges. and hes, men b. sought OF, in every
instance and solicited by public requisition to
canvass the district for Congress. Senate or As
semblv, a. ,he case may be- We can secure
better candidates in this way than tho Primary
Election machinery, however purified will be
likely to grind ont for Us. Do LEI Us for once
try the virtue OF spontaneous nominations. We
have much TO gain and nothing TO lose by them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

A considerable number of the friends Of Brig
Gen. Hobart Ward met at the Astor House on Thurs
day afternoon TO express their opinions in relation to the
charge OF cowardice alleged against him. They de-
clare the report to be utterly and aciousy false that
IL vas circulated 10 crafty the envy and jealousy OF
man who has been watching for opportunities to ma
ign him; that they have the utmost confidence in his
ability to vindicate his character as man and hS
courage as soldier; that he has participated in almost
every important battle in Virginia adding fresh aures
TO his wreath in every engagement. Their views in
regard 10 this popular and gallant officer were sustained
by complimentary letters from Gems. Scott, Hooker
Sicklcs and half dozen others. Committee was ap'
pointed to call future meetings in the mean time no
efforts will be spared to vindcate the good fame OF
man who has brayed every danger in his patriotic SER
vices 70 put down the Rebellion.
From private dispatch, The 81. Louis Union
learns that on the 10th inst Joe Shelbys cavalry sur
prisod Dardanelc on the Arkansas .IIiver. and mas
sacred the citizens and troops located there They per
petrated the most inhuman barbares. large number
of people Jumped into the river and were shot in the
stream while attempting to swim to the opposite shore
Dardanee is at the head Of low water navigation, about
80 miles above Little Rock and had been made CON
missary depot. The raiders also captured at that
point the steamer Chippewa loaded with commssary
stores.
There appears to be complete rupture be-
tween tie Regency and the New Government on the
hard and the Church party on the other Thirteen
members OF the Council of State belonging TO the
Churc have been expelled. Uraga has refused an ar
mstice offered by Gen. Bazaine aid again declared his
intention to fight TO the last Vidaurr has threatened
that he will return to Mexico with aid from Jefferson
Davis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Kcnfurky Politics,

LOUISVILLE, Iaggsd4y M1T -, l-L
The Democratic Union State Convention n,
IT, las nights session pissei a series ~ reso ut0as
nrming the principles affirmed by the Union Democrats
State Convention 1t Louisville. March = ls53 express
sing their abhorcnce o. al attempt, - pe.yegt ias wa
from rs Legitimate purpose declared by COpgses,
the beginning and to the power Ot th nation uale
fanatic bidding t. inaot fanatic Vengeance tha; the r'
establishment. and enforcement Of The nstucn wonc
be the greatest triumph and vndicaton Of mans capacity
for sefgOyernment that tire doctrine That III" states
which an armed instruction has existed against q
United States Government have ceased % be Sta. od
shall be held the ultimate cefeat % thai nsErreco1
as territories suDugated PROVINCES oght ~ b. NJ
baked and condemned and that The only OBJECT o. On.
war ought TO be TO subjugate the arMsd instructor
which for the time being sIspends the proper re1i1n
OF certain States with TIE Eedc.f. Coz '.aleh
and g. reestsbish tho supremacy % the Constitution
unqualihedly condo inning the policy 0f olDstinz -
gr0es declaring that the people cannot submit T. n
suppression Of the freedom ofdiscUsslon and tie freedom
OF elections and remain free expressing preference IN
Mcclellan for President. and lranilrttc tor Fi'e
President and instrIctng their delegates % CAislt
to vote unit in tAat Convent As tho majority
them should decide.
After able speeches from Lieut.. Gov. Jacob NJ Han
som Gen Hueston. and Mr.. Ward. the COaven.i3a %
a late hour adjourned sine die.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT or

COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT or
SCIENCE AND ARr-Notwithstsnding the rain-storm.
large number of persons visited the Cooper Institute
last evening to attend the fifth annual reception Of th,
pupils OF the male art department OF the Cooper Union
The same diagrams and pictures that attracted SC
much notice the night previous exhibition and
kindcd the admiration OF all who them. La lo'k
keep In mind the fact that they are not the works
protested artists. but the works Of young men anc
young women. many Of whom have little leisure " d.
vote to tho delightful and inspiring use OF the pencil
Not few OF tho drawings OF various kinds ~ machine
ry give evidence OK the practical abilities OF the pups
and doubtless some of the lads who now Improve thcn
evenings In this free school will hereafter BIO among on
prominent master merchanics competent u dram the
own plans. Mr.. Cooper 10 whom the public u indebted
for this democratic academy Of art and science says
that although no charge is made for tuition tho nstu
ton Is self sustaining.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

The War Departmen,has received dlSpa'ch
from Gen. Grant stating that the Rebels still
hold the South Anna, bat the date OF the
dispatch is not given. As previous advces were
to Tuesday afternoon, The last probably come
down to Wednesday. Hancock and Warren
were expected to reach the South Anna on
Tuesday night; and, Is they did not, il is to be
inferred that they found the enemy IN some
force. Whether Lee means to fight battle on
the South Anna will be known very soon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

Thus, it will be seen, nearly two-thirds OF
our Union voters, living in eight Wards, are
completely under the rule of the other third,
who happen TO live in fourteen Wards. Practi-
cally, our party organizations are ruled and our
nominations arc dictated, by a few chronic
wire-workers living in the seven lower Wards
placed in the first column above, whore less
than tenth Of our votes arc cast, and where
less than fiftieth part Of our voters have any
part or voice in making the nominations.
1t Is imperatively necessary that there should
be an end Of this. Give each Ward single
delegate, and another for every three hundred
or five hundred votes after the first that it may
have cast for the Union candidate for Governor
or Secretary of State at the last preceding State
election, and we shall have tolerable basis Of
representation, which the present ia not. Two
or three persons run the machine IN each of tho
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Mrs. JACKSON of the Jisy Of New York.

We are informed that the convicted swndler
Kohnstomm is occupying an elegant suite OF
apartments in the Ludlow-street JAN, instead OF
being lodged like common maleiactors in cell
in the Tombs. Is it possible that Marshal Muir
ray intends to tighten as much as possible The
pains Of captivity for this convicted roDber9
Are we to see reGnacted the farce Of Horns inn
prisonmcnt, which consisted in spending his
time in well-iurnished salons in this same jail,
varying the lnonotony by walking the streets
with or without an accommodating officer as
his companion9 Is it in reserve for man who
has robbed the Government of quarter Of a
million dollars, without even the excuse 81
poverty, that he shall suffer nominal confine-
ment, enjoy partial liberty, and finally be the
subject Of convenient pardon' If so, we tell
the parties accessory that we shall hold them
up to the indignant scorn of the community.
There has been triGing enough in these matters;
let us have no more Of it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
CONGRESS.

SEsA7E May 26--Mr. johnson offered resolution
calling upon the President for information as TO the
delivery Of Sr Arguelles 20 the Spanish authorities
Mr.. Powell offered resolution characterizing the
act Of the Administration in sappressing the publ
cation of The Nsp- York Vorld and The Journal
Of Consrcs as violation of the Constitution.
Mr.. Fessenden reported the Legislative. Executive
and Diplomatic Appropriation bin with the disagree
ments Of the House thereto he moved that the Senate
adhere to its position. and accede 10 Committee OF
Conference, to be appointed by the Chair which was
agreed to. The Tax bill considered and the
amendments of the Senate Finance Committee 50 fer ns
the reading Of the bill progressed generally
CURED in by the Senate acting in Committee of the
Whole.
HoUsE.-Mr. Washburne asked leave TO report bill
sppropratng $3.50 900 for the and repair
OF the public works on the Lakes and slO0 900 for
similar purposes on the coast. The House then
resumed the consideration Of the Reciprocity question.
The House first voted the amendment OF Mr.. Arnold
Of Illinois authorizing the President by and with TIE
advice and consent Of the Senate 10 appoint three
Commissioners to confer with like number Of Com
missOners duly authorized by the British Government
10 negotiate new treaty based true principles Of
reciprocity between the two Governments viii. view
Of onrgng the basis Of the present treaty and for the
removal of the existing difficulties provided. that in
case shall not be agreed to By both Governments
then the President shall give the notice for the ermina
ton according TO the provisions Of the present treaty
This was disagreed to-5f TO o.. The House then
voted on Mr. Morrils substitute. authorizing and re-
quesng the President to give the stipulated notice for
the termination ofthe treaty This rejected "A TO S.
The original resolution reported from the Committee
on Commerce was next read Mr.. Stevens moved ii be
aid on the table. Disagreed TO- 70 against &c. The
House agreed to the preamble to the resolution which
fecites FOR modification OF tho treaty The
question recurring the passage of the joint resou
ton, Mr.. Stevens moved its further consideration be
postponed till the second Tuesday Of December Tho
eesult was Yeas. 7e Nays. 1870 the resolution was
postponed Mr. Garfield asked leave to report bill for
the summary punishment of guerrilles. Mr. Ancona
objected. The House passed the Senate bin providing
Tor the payment Of claims Of Peruvian citizens under the
Convention with Peru, Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

The Senates Committee on Commerce, we
believe, has now before it the House bill author
ling and enabling the People Of this country to
pass from State to State, with their products
and merchandise by the cheapest and most adj
vantageous route they can find. This is a blow
not merely at the Camden and Amboy Monop-
oily, but at oil kindred contriyances, present and
prospective, for substituting Legislatures to i'm
pose taxes on the travel and transit Of citizens
Of other States. Had such an act been passed
thirty years ago, New-Jersey would by this time
have had three lines Of railroad and OF villages
across her soil instead Of one, and the immense
travel and transportation between this City and
Philadelphia, the North and the South, would
have been accommodated far cheaper and better
than it actually has been and now is. The past
is past; but we beg the Senate to spare lis its
repetition. Thirty years OF Monopoly is enough
more than the monopoliSts originally asked
for-more than the public should have been
asked to endure. DO restore Us our natural
right to travel as cheaply as We can.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The Semi Centennial Anniversary Of the
American Tract Society was hello in fremont Temple,
Boston. on Wednesday, and gathered an immense
audience. The annual report shows the Gosh
receipts for the last year 10 be Sl2i, 800 being
el7ooo In excess Of the previous year. The en-.
tire amount expended for the army since the commence.
ment of the war is s76302 The Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, the Rev. Mr.. Savage Of Chicago and other
clergymen. addressed the meeting. Notwithstanding
the weather. which Is decidedly anniversary weather
all the meetings have been well attended and the inter.
est appears to be greater than in any previous year.
There is fair at the old Mozart Hall, oppo.
site Bond street. for the benefit Of the colorod orphans
Last July their asylum sacked and burned by aa
Infatuated mob. They were glad 10 escape with their
lives from the clutches Of fends In human shape who
6rst robbed them, and then set their home On fire
These children through their friends appeal for
cid. Those who desire TO make investment In this
noble charity, should patroDize tie fair.
The Board Of COuncimen met on Thursday.
resolution was presented to increase the pay Of all
the Inspectors in the employ Of the Croton Aquednot
Department to O. so per day. After some unimportant
debate the resolution adopted. A resolution was
sdop.od increasing the pay Of inspectors Of Lamps in
the Street Department to o. 80 per day. Adjourned to
Monday.
The Express says that the will of John Butler,
brother to Major Gen Butler has been offered for pro-
oate In the Surrogates Office in this city. lie leaves
en- estate valued a. g. 100000. Of which one half Is
oequeathed TO the Ma,orGencral The particulars Of
she will cannot be made public till the latter part Of tho
month which Is the first return day.
Capt. Samuel Fiske of the 14th Connecticut
Regiment, Dunn Browne OF Tae Swin96eld Rsys5-
oen has died Of the wounds received in tho battle Of
he Wilderness fiske was Congregational minister
and settled IN Madison Conn., whom tho war broke
,ot His patriotic zeal led him to leave the pulpit and
assume the soldiers garb.
Yesterday morning the case of Hunter.
hsrged with the murder Of his wife, was again called
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

The Od-School Presby .eran General Assem-
bly, which is now in session at Newark, N. j.,
may be expected to have an interesting discus
sion on the Slavery question. On Tuesday,
May o. Judge Matthews, who was, under Pres
ident Buchanan, District-Attorney of Ohio, and
was removed by President Lincoln presented a
report from the Committee on Bills and Over
lures, which gives a historical review OF the
action of former General Assemblies on the sub
cct of Slavery. and recommends the expression
of a cordial appreciation Of the measures taken
by the National and State authorities for its
On Wednesday, May %, Judge
Matthews and the Rev. DR.. Neyin addressed
the Assembly at length in support of the report.
This is the first time SINCE the outbreak Of the
that the Old School Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly has thoroughly discussed the
Slavery question.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

NEw'HAhPsMRR.-In giving q list of the sug.
gested candidates for U. 8. Senator from the
Granite State, We omitted tho name of Gen.
GILMAN MARsToS, simply because We did not
at the moment rccolicct that it had been pre-
sented. An intelligent citizen writes us that
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

Gen. NJ. will not only be a candidate, but that
bis friends expect IS votes for him on the frSt
ballot. Gen. Marston represented for two terms
the LIST District in the House Of Representatives.
and has been in the War from the outset, having
been wounded at Bull Run.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Enserssiumcnts The Day and Evening.

Fov location Of sofers dsd twe ~ eomm~ser~er zee ads~
tis~msnfs IN other eoismss " h's paper
WALLACK's THsAraR-Rosedsle.
WINTER 8ARpnS-Thrce Marrisd-Fn Diavoao
NIBLos GARDRs-Bsl Demonio. 49,. -
OLynPIc TusArsR ReurnPrey Barber OF lainslon>
BROADWAY TuHArnE--Our American Cousin At Home
BARNuns MusaUn-Janet Prds.
NATIONAL ACApRnY OF DxsfGs-Works OF Art
lRviso HALL-falon's Stereopticon.
5a5 BRoApwAV-tiellcrs Demoniacal Performances
HoPn CHAPKL-Oprrs OF Cinderella
MOZART ia. Fair for Coored Orphan Asylum
DopWoaru's HALL-CLidrea OF the Progressive Lyceau.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Arrival Of the Asia mt boston.

B0sION, 7 AuI sli!, NJ! % -
The X. NJ. steamship Asia from Liverpool vie
Halifax arrived a, her dock at 20 p. to-day. Hn
mails and the newspaper bag OF the Associated Prs
there ut ; j. n. tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS.
The following deaths Of soldiers in hospl
ASSIGNED AND DETACHED

Capt VIM. l.. Palmer, G. $. U. $. Volun-
teers has been assigned duty Chief Commissary
Of Subsistence Of the District Of North Carolina. Vice
Capt Goldthwato relieved.
Lieut. y. I. White. ID Massachusetts, Heavy Ar'il.
lery has been detailed ~ Acting AiddeCamp upon tho
staff u Brig. Gen Palmer.