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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
StnntOn's Efficiency Testified TO by
-H Generals Grant and Meade.

WAsHINGToN, May 19.-The following
testimony has just been ELECTED before the
| committee on the Conduct of the War, fur
nished by them for publication:
- TESTIMONY OF MAI. GEN. MEADE.
You have been in the army almost since
the war commenced, and have had as inti-
mate connection with and knowledge OF
the army of the Potomac as any General,
and for that reason desire to place on our
record your answer to the following in
quiry: In what manner has Mr.. Stanton,
Secretary of War, performed his duties in
regard to the supply of the army and the
support Of the military operations under
your charge. -t "a .-.. ...,
Answer. So far as my knowledge ex-
tends and | have had many relations with
the War Department, can cheerfully say
that every thing have required or that |
thought ought to be done, has been prompt
ly attended to by Mr.. Stanton as the head
Of the War Department. ".'
Question. What do you say of the talents
and ability with which Mr.. Stanton has
conducted his department? sG'a
Ans. i consider the department has
been conducted with great ability. There
may have been some matters in which |
may have differed with Mr.. Stanton, and
might have criticised his operations.
Ques. Speak of the general management
of the department? t,,. -'.iY
Ans. AS to the general management of
the War Department, consider it has been
conducted with great ability.
TESTIMONY OF LIEUT.. GENERAL GRANT.
Question. You have been Lieut.. General
commanding for year past or more?
Answer. Yes sir.
Ques. l wish you to place upon record
your answers to the following questions:
In what manner has Mr.. Stanton, Secre-
tary of War, performed his duties in the
supply of the armies and the support of the
military operations under your charge?
Ans. Admirably. think there has been
no complaint in that respect, that is, no
general complaint, so far as he is concerned.
do not think there has been any ground
of complaint in that respect.
Ques. Has there been any misunder-
standing with regard to the conduct of the
war, in any particular, between you and the
Secretary of War since you have been in
command?
Ans. Never any expressed to me. /
never had any reason to suppose that any
fault was found with anything | had done.
So far as the Secretary of War and myself
are concerned, he has never interfered with
my duties; never thrown any obstacles in
the way of any supplies have called for.
He has never detailed course of campaign
to me, or never inquired what was going
to do. He has always seemed satisfied with
what did, and has heartily co-operated
with me, ID.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Union Meeting at Raleigh.

New YORK, May 19.-The Herald's Ra-
leigh correspondent says: A large meet
ing of North Carolinians, to take action for
the restoration OF civil government and
social order in their State was held at Ra-
leigh on the 1lth inst. Speeches were made
by number of prominent citizens, and a
series of resolutions unanimously adopted,
in all of which were expressed joy over the
downfall of rebellion and their return to
the old flag; satisfaction at the termination
of slavery, which was admitted to have al
ways been a drawback on the progress of
the State, and acquiescence of the people in
the announcement of President johnson
that treason must be punished. At night
there was general illumination and a
large Union meeting.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
From California.

SAN Francisco, May 1s.-Arrests have
been made of treason brawlers and of those
who rejoice over the assassination.
jeff. Davis was hung in effigy this morn
ing by loyal men. The figure appears in a
wOman's dress, but with a mans boots in
plain sight. -n
The California branch of the Sanitary
Commission have remitted to New York
by telegraph 81, 1000 in gold.
The Central Pacific Railroad Company
announce that they have received the in
stallment of Government bonds on the first
thirty three miles of their road, amounting
to nearly one million and quarter.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

The Knabe PianO-Letter from j 4,
II. Webster, Esq, the Composer.
The following from the pen of the gifte.
composer, j. p. Webster, Esq, speaks elc
quently for the merits of this justly popu
lar instrument:
CHICAGO, June Is, 1864.
MesSrS. julius Bauer & Co:
GENTLEMEN The Knabe pianos contin
ue to give the most unbounded satisfaction
in fact, the more they are used, the bett,
are they appreciated. There Is a magic
like effect in their action, and a full orches
ira OF rich and rare melody in their toue
and tone. In their great compass may |
distinguished all the varied strains, trol
the extremely gay and bird-like carrol'r
the treble, now gushing forth with sweet
ness unparalleled, stirring the very sol
with its sublime and touching pathos, an
now ringing out clear and penetratin,
every note of which is supremely musical
while the deep and powerful bass blends
with most perfect unison with that gradui
and easy transition for which these instru
ments seem so chiefly noted. r ,..-.
, One of the most important features o.
these pianos is, that Notwithstanding v /,
have all kinds of weather, they remain j
perfect tune, which Is remarkable, al
speaks volumes tor the general quality ti
the material of which they are compOset'
and also of their mechanical construction
as in my opinion no piano can successful
withstand the effects of such continual AL
extremely sudden changes incidental I
this climate, unless constructed of the vel
best material, and by skillful and comp, .
tent artisans. IL
That such is the case with your Knal
Pianos, the universal testimony of tho,
who know them best is able evidence, al
these prominent points Of its excellen,
should be published to the world, not onl
for the benefit of those wishing to posse,
a most valuable instrument, but as an hor
orable tribute and an everlasting monI
ment of the praiseworthy efforts and ia,
genuity Of the manufacturers.
This is the fourth Knabe Piano hay
purchased of you, and am happy to say
/ am daily more and more deeply impress
ed with their many sterling qualities; AL
with the utmost confidence in their merit
most cheerfully recommend them to IT,
public. Z. frse.' ~" g % ~
[Signed] J.P. WEBSTER.
Messrs. Seltzer, Dresel & Co, 13 Ea-
State street, Columbus, Ohio, are Knabe',
General Agents for Ohio, empowered to ar
point Local Agents, and prepared promp;,
ly tosupply the rapidly Increasing deman
for those celebrated instruments through.
out our State and the entire West, TIL, I
also sell A. H. Gale & Co.'s justly popula
seven octave "Monitor" Pianos, the mos
'praiseworthy of all cheaper instruments.
may20-d&w1t
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Peter Martins Hot Air Furnaces.

COLUMBUS, February 18th, 1865.
To lohona this may ConCerr
Peter Martin, of Cincinnati, has placed
his PATENT IMPROVED Hot AIR FURNACES
in our High School and District School No.
5. The Furnaces in District No. have
been muse two years; those in the High
School during this winter. So far they
have given entire satisfaction. For eff
cheney in warming, quality of heat, econo-
my of fuel, and promptness of action, they
deserve special commendation. cheer
fully recommend Mr.. Martins Furnaces to
any who may desire an excellent mode of
heating. E. d. KINGSLEY,
Supt. of Public Schools of Columbus.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
q QJtltgrqp4it,

Gen. ThOmas--C of Author
iiy in Tennessee-The Grand .Tu-
ry Directed 10 Indict Parson
BrownIOw-Jeff. Davis NIOve-
! Ineuts. f.- Aa sH W tt Ia ID
CINCINNATI, May 19.-Major General
Thomas visited the Merchants Exchange
yesterday, and was enthusiastically receiv-
ed. He has returned to Louisville.
The Commercially Nashville dispatch says:
There is prospect of a conflict between the
Judicial and Executive powers of Tennes-
see. Gov. Brownlow, as special agent of
the Treasury Department, acting under
written orders from that Department, rent
ed out some abandoned property belonging
to disloyal persons who were in the South
ern' C0nfederacy. Judge Trigg, at pre-
ceding term of the court, ordered a ten
ant of the Treasury Department to be dis
possessed Of farm which he had rented
from Brownlow, and the property to be re-
stored to the owner. Gen. ellison, on Gov.
Brownlow's application. enforced the con-
tract, and Judge Trigg's order was disre-
garded. On Tuesday Judge Trigg at Knox
vile delivered the charge to the grand jury,
In which he directed them in strong Ian
guage to indict Gov. Brownlow for salts
faction ia the premises. Judge Trigg is uu-
derstoOd to be hostile to the confscation
laws. .. i-'
A dispatch from Reseca, Ca, says jeff.
Davis arrived at Macon Monday, and was
sent to Augusta with strong guard. From
thence he will be taken to Fortress Monroe,
via Savannah.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Reconstruction in the Cabinet
Negro Suffrage the Great Stum-
bling BIOck-The President not
Rendy to Decide.

New YORK, May 19.-The Herald's spe-
cial says: The Cabinet have yet under con-
sideration the question of reconstruction,
and it is understood that there is consider
able diversity of details in connection with
this subject. Secretary Stanton is under
stood to differ very decidedly from the
President and some of his colleagues in re-
gard to the proper course to be pursued
in restoring the rebellious States to their
status in the Union. He is supported by
one at least, and perhaps by two, of the
Cabinet, while the others side with the
President. The question of negro suffrage
is the great stumbling block in the way of
harmony. There is reason to believe that
the President is disinclined to take the re-
sponsibility of extending the suffrage to
the colored citizens until he has had an OPP
portunity of ascertaining the sentiment of
Congress upon the subject.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

PosToFFIcE LAw.-The following, re-
lating to the new postotiice arrangements,
is of general interest: .-e quo .-
Section of the new postoffice law, pass
ed march 8, 1865, provides that all domestic
letters Except letters lawfully franked, and
duly certified letters of soldiers, sailors and
marines) which are deposited for mailing in
any postoffice, on aohtch the poStage is unpaid,
shall be sent to the Dead Letter Office. A
letter with a two cent stamp will be treated
as if wholly unpaid, and Immediately sent
to the Dead Letter Office. A letter weigh
ing more than half an ounce, with only a
three cent stamp thereon, will be forward
ed, charged with the unpaid rate.
All communications to heads of depart
ments or bureaus will be forwarded free Of
postage without being indorsed 'oflicial
business"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Ex-senator Gwin Again.

ST. LOUIS, May 19.-The New Orleans
Delta of the 18th says gentleman recently
from Havana saw ex-senator Gwin there,
and was shown undeniable evidence of the
cession of Sonora to France by Macmillan
The gentleman was also shown Gwin's pat
ent OF nobility as Duke of the French prov
ince of Sonora, signed by Napoleon and
bearing the seal of France.
An immense amount of hay was burned
at New Orleans the same time the steam
boat Minnehaha was destroyed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
The Reyilers of General Meredith
Rehnked.

PADUcAH, KY, May II, VIA CAIRO, May
lS-An immense mass meeting of Union
men in this city unanimously passed reso-
lutions denouncing the men whose repre-
sentations caused the removal of General
Meredith from command Of this district,
stamping them as unworthy, of belief and
the worst enemies to the Union cause and
opposed to the restoration of peace; thank
ing General M. for his wise, patriotic policy,
and urging President johnson to reinstate
him in command. The resolutions also
pledge earnest support to the present Ad-
ministration. Similar meetings are being
held throughout the district. Die"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
The Forthcoming Proclamation

New YORK, May 19.-The Tribune's spe-
cial says 1t is understood that President
Johnson's forthcoming proclamation will
be in reality withdrawal of the uncondi-
tional amnesty which Mr.. Lincoln proffer-
ed, and the substitution of an offer of am
nesty on certain specified conditions, to re-
pentant rebels below the rank OF Brigadier
General, the terms of pardon being made
much more definite and the amnesty mar
rover in its scope. It is added that all reb-
els who have been in the civil service of the
Jeff. Davis Government, at home or abroad,
are to be added to the classes excluded
from the new amnesty.d Neul5. ,.tioty
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

CoRPs DRAMATIoUE.-TheD Dramatic corps
from Pixies Opera House, which opens at
Ellsler's Atheneum on Monday evening
next, consists of the following artists {;
H.A. Langdon, W. C. Sheridan, NJ Lam
agan, C. Hale, G.. W. Garrison, G. I. Muir
ply, T. d. Radcliffe, A. Beechey, II. How
ard, H. Wood, j. G. Wilson, Annie Sehter
LangSdon, Mrs. 7. Barry, Mrs. Kate Single
edict, Mrs. Benedict, Miss Kate Edwards,
Misses M. and L. Mailing, Miss G. Mansfield,
Miss J. Barlow and Miss q. lsner.
1n.i addition to this talented company,
there will appear the -Zavetoski troupe
and corps de ballet, whose popularity and
efficiency are well known. -.--- -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Removal of Gov. Pierpont TO Rich
mNnd-Gen. Sheridan, Coming
West.

AHWAhu-UeAs ShcTltAihN, SSHlAuS
West.
New YORK, May 19.-The Tribune's spe-
cial has the following: Gov. Pierpont, of
Virginia, purposes to leave Alexandria on
Wednesday,, accompanied by the other
State officers and his family, with the ar
chiyes of the Government in a special boat,
and to proceed to Richmond, as the Capital
Of the Commonwealth. The executive
mansion recently vacated by Extra Billy
Smith is being put in order for his occupa
tion. The loyal people Of Richmond are
preparing to give the Governor a cordial
public welcome.
General Sheridan has been assigned to an
important department command in the
West, not yet announced, and his old staff
starts for it tomorrow. The cavalry will
remain here and take part in the great re-
view next week. General Grant was in con-
sultation with him this morning.
General Merritt, of the cavalry, has been
appointed to full Major General, to date
from the 9th of April.
All the effects of Mrs. Lincoln are boxed
and directed to Chicago. The family take
their departure on Monday evening for the
same place. rt.1.r -r. ..
1t is stated that Assistant Secretary Dana
has determined to resign his position in the
War Office, and that Major Eckert, long
superintendent of the military telegraph, is
named as his successor. -H.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
New.SchOOl Presbyterian Gener nj
| Assembly. - I

BROOKLYN, May 19.-The General As
sembly of the Presbyterian churches in the
United States (New SchooD is now in ses-
sion, with large number Of delegates. DIR.
Brainard, of Philadelphia, preached the
opening sermon. Rev. DR.. Shaw, of Roch-
ester, is the Moderator. Delegates are
present from the loyal churches of East
Tennessee. Two colored men are also dele
gates. 4 ,
An enthusiastically loyal meeting was
held in DR.. Cuyler's church last night.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

POLICE CoURT.-Eleven individuals we're
arranged before Mayor Bull yesterday
morning. Wm.o Cochrane, Martin Gully,
James Marsh and John II. Sewers, for
drunkenness, disorderly conduct on the
streets and disturbing private dwellings,
were each fined $40 and costs and commit
ted. Geo. Messick and David Mcknight,
for drunkenness, were each fined 81 and
costs. Paid. J.H. Camp and VIM. Col
lins, for insulting lady on the street, were
each fined So and costs and committed
Geo. McBurney, Benz. A. Tilton and S. w.
Pickett for drunkenness, were each fined
% and costs and committed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

~DoINd WELL.-We mentioned yesterday
morning, in our local column, the case Of
rescue from drowning in the Scioto, by the
captain of thecanal boat Starlight, stating
that the occurrence okplace at ~ o'clock
In the morning, and that the rescued man
proved to be German, unable to speak
English, so that the Captain did not learn
his name. ''3..' I."' Oh
The time, we have since learned, was 10
O'clock In the eyeningT7the name of the
rescued person is Sergeant Albright, of the
Permanent Party at Tod Barracks, who has
80 far recovered as to be able to do duty
yesterday, and speaks the English language
80 as to be understood by his friends.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
From Richmond.

NEW YORK, May 19-One of our officers
writes from Richmond, under date OF the
18th inst, that fellow officer applied to a
Brigadier General in command there for
permission to occupy the notorious General
Winder's house for his headquarters, when
the Brigadier General responded, mo; you
can't have his house. He was class-mate
of mine at West Pointn The officials Of
the late rebel army swagger about the
streets, sneering at Union officers. There
appears to be more rebels in the city than
Union men. .-.--.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
THING OF BEAUTY is I JOY For

"a Thing OF BEAUTY IS A JOY For
EvER."-So signs one Of fEngland's sweete'
and most gifted poets. If, as another IL
spired son of genius remarks, no one CO
read good book without becoming avis
and better man, surely no one can gaz
upon beautiful picture, and especial.
upon one commemorating grand event
the early history Of great nation, wthou
turning away with a rich treasure in hi
memory, that will render him, for all fu
ture time, both happier and more intelli
gent. Hence, is justified the motto at th
head of this article-"a thing OF beauty i,
Joy forever" r
And now, kind reader, if you would realI
izethe truth Of what we have written, go
to Mr.. Wits gallery, 81 South High street,
and view the beautiful photograph of Mr.,
Powell's great painting of Perry's famous
Naval Victory on Lake Erie. The original
picture by Mr.. Powell, as you are doubtless
aware, is suspended In the rotunda of the
Capitol, and was purchased by the State of
Ohio for sum far beyond the reach OF or
dinary individuals. Concentrating a
grand and memorable event in the early
history of our Republic, and admitted by
critics to be superb work of art, Ohio may
justly feel proud Of its possession.
But Mr.. Witt has made perfect photo
graph of this noble historic painting, Which
all may possess, in frames Of such style and
finish as may suit their wishes and taste.
1t will be a great acquisition to any Amer
lean who is proud of our past history, as
we'll as contribute to the taste and refine
ment of his friends and visitors, And, by
the way, do not fail to visit Mr.. Wits gal
lery, where are to be seen so many other
beautiful things beside this photograph of
Mr.. Powell's great picture.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

& ARREST OF BURGLARS AND COUNTER
Enthusiastically evening, ex-Marshal
Thompson and Capt. j. B. Coff'roth, assisted
by ex-Policemen Fristoe and Brunck, ar
rested four men at the Zettler House in this
city. These men had in their possession
large lot of burglars tools, consisting of
jimmies, outsiders, skeleton keys, fuses and
powder for blowing up safes; and also a
lot of counterfeit money, consisting of five
dollar bills ON the Bank of the State of In
diana. Each had new patent five -bareled
revolver heavily loaded. They will proba-
bly, have hearing before Mayor Bull this
morning. ......... ..tr
The individuals arrested are hard looking
customers, and evidently came prepared to
make raid upon the property of our citi-
zens, and to take life il necessary in carry
ing out their villainous schemes OF plumber
and robbery. The thanks of our commu-
nifty are due to ex-Marshal Thompson and
Captain Coffroth, and their assistants, for
promptly making these arrests, ard thus
preventing the loss of both property and
life. ea ~. t.fl l,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

NEW York, May 19.-The Post says:
Much excitement is caused in Brooklyn by
the arrest of cartman for dumping in a
vacant lot load of rags said to be import
ed from Russia, and which emitted foul
stencil 1t is said a number of'persons had
been taken sick with spotted fever in the
vicinity where rags were stored in New
York. !, On inquiry at the City Inspectors
office 1t was found that two cases of SO.
called spotted fever were reported, but in
vestigation proved both cases erysipelas.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

STAMPED ENvELoPEs.-Few are, perhaps,
aware Of the rates at which stamped envel-
opes are furnished by the Government. A
schedule Of prices has lust been issued by
the Postoffice Department, by Which we
learn that package of twenty five stamp
ed envelopes, Of letter size, may be pur-
chased for eighty-seven cents, making the
actual cost of the envelopes, deducting
postage, twelve cents, or less than half a
cent q niece. ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

A New YORK reporter, giving an account
of avery select and recherche dinner party
given in Fifth Avenue recently, does it up
In poetry and closes his account with the
following feeling stanza:
But strange to 8 " what ere did pass,
" as it soup, fish, tarts or FILTERS
Between each course they quaifed glass
0f |. NJ. D. X. Bittcrs.
Pinkertoon's Wahoo and Calisaya Bitters
are the best appetizing agents in the world.
Try them, dyspeptics, and you will be con-
WINGED. mayl6-dw2
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
AN INVOICE OF BEEs.-The Toledo Blade
of the 18th says:

A portion of the cargo Of the Propeller
consisted of 81 swarms of bees, shipped
from Central New York and consigned to
gentleman at Blissiield, Mich. The ''goods"
were tightly boxed, effectually preventing
any great number of the bees from escap-
ing; but, adopting the language of stew
edore, they kept up "divil of nise' in-
side. The fear exhibited by the laborers
who were required 70 handle this freight,
produced considerable amusement among
those who witnessed it; the buzz of a fly
would cause one to start and run, striking
violently with his hands about his head, and
many were the jokes practioed upon the
poor men to highten the qualification Of the
bystanders,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

HOMEOPATHIC CONVENTIONS the 18th
of next month (June) the Ohio State Con-
vention of Homeopathic physicians, of
which DR., A. o. Blair, formerly of this
city, is President, will hold its annual meet
ing in this city. This will bring together
a large number of distinguished practi-
tioners on the Homeopathic system, and
other friends Of that branch of medical
practice.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20
Forrest KILLED by his Own Wien.

CAIRO, May 1s.-The Memphis Argus has
reliable information that rebel General For
rest was killed at Parkville, Ala, on the
18th, by four of his own men, to avenge the
death of six of their comrades ordered shot
by Forrest the day before for exulting over
news of Johnston's surrender, which For
rest didn't believe. ..a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-20

The OPENING NIGHT.-On Monday even
ing, Ellsler's Atheneum will be opened by
Pixies Opera Dramatic Company, with the
performance of two popular pieces-Bul-
wer's beautiful drama of the LADY of Ly-
ons,n and the farce of : Betsey Baker,"