The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-04
RICH M ON D.
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General Lee Offered a House
In London.
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A Member Of the British Parliament In
Want Of Rebel Lion.
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The Rebel General Heth Takes
the Gath.
The Richmond Rebels Nervous Abogi fne Im-
nesiy Proclamation,
&c., &c., &c.
Oor Richmond Correspondence.

a MEsBgR OF TIE ISGLIsH OFFERS GENERAL
r. n LEE A nSDEscE AND AN ANNUITY IN LosDos vRKs
FOR IUE.
letter has been received In this city from London,
written by member Of the English Parliament and 3D.
dressed to General r. T. Lee, through daughter Of
member of y distinguished medatory court In Richmond,
directly offering to the rebel chiealn splendid resi-
ience in exceedingly eligible portion OF the city Of
London and q Of money the interest Of which would
support him and all his family handsomely for life, in
General Lee would leave the United States and take
up his residence in England. The letter further AYERS
that the residence spoken Of is the same In
which tho writer Of it has resided during tho
sessions of the House Of Commons and that It h tn
every way suited TO the wants Of gentleman. The
writer urges General Lee to accept the profcr, and
promises him hearty welcome among Engishmen. Tho
letter Is in General Lees hands II s more than
probable that General Lee at entire liberty TO accept
q proposition friendly TO bis interests he would
scarcely accept. The earnest desire OF the General m
well known be pass the remainder Of bis life in The
genial quiet of agricultural affairs wholly secluded from
tho world The prevalent impression is throughout
not only this section but believe the entire country,
that the government will deny him this boom and 6nary
place him upon his trial for treason against the lawful
constituted authorities Of the United States Indeed
his indictment and still momcn,ariy looked for
here.
AFFAIRS.
ceved large delegations from Madison Prince Edwards
and Halifax countss No speeches marked the recep
ton of these delegations hut the other hand they
were quietly and informally introduced 70 ihe Chief Es
ecuve Of the Old Dominion. The results Of the inter-
view were Of character TO re assure the gentlemen
from abroad that the Governor while he should not just
present any particular line Of policy N be
implicitly pursued by him in the reconstruction Of the
State and should of obvious necessity await the develop
in the assurance 70 ths gentlemen Who had called 10
consult him that the honor and dignity Of Virginia up
aionsy upheld in entire sabordnaiion 70 tho consu-
tion OF the United STATES The various delegations
psrted from the Governor we'll pleased With the results
! PROCLAMATION ny GOVERNOR.
Yesterday evening Governor Picrpont issued the fol-
lowing proclamation, which, IL win be seen, has 90
important bearing
| rss COMMONWEALTH OF viR0mA,)
J EXECUTIVE DxAR1rESr,
RosMovO Va, May 81, 1904.
1 having been represented 10 the Executive that
necessity for police officers enforce the laws
the preservation the pcarc prevention of disorder
IN some portions Of ths commonwealth the Governor
directs that such civil magistrates a have been or NAV
be designsed by the military authorities of the United
States in counties in which civil officers have not bsen
sected or appointed under the restored state govern
shall execute the police laws respective
magsoris districts by nrrcsng Offenders and holding
cm 10 bail or comm,tnr them 70 jal 70 be tried when
courts established by organization Of coun.
lies under the constitution Of the state In regard 10
a, asy will be governed blythe code OF yys9s Ise0.
e. II LEWIS Secretary Of the Commonwealth
| nlE SECRETARY coxMoSwxurp
Go lionel Lewis, The new Secretary of the Common
wealth OF Virginia regarded OF the strong pillars
of the new government Colonel Lewis Is gcDteman
of dignihed department. united to mild and
modest mein and Is only intent upon the proper accom-
plishmcnt OF his important duties.
TREASURY
has been located, by Hon. Mr.. Wing the in
cumbant of this oicc in the Capitol building Tho
Treasury, under Mr.. Lewis, will soon no in running
order as is In hands gentleman Of great versa
ty, industry and capablty Mr.. Lewis h not without
enlarged experience in financial affairs which peculiarly
ns him for the discharge Of his new and grave duties
a HFSf a
rfs fJcHsoSo REBELS
A universal blanch marked the counenancss Of tho
robe citizens Of Richmond upon the arrival hero last
night OF President Johnsons amnesty proclamation or
the 10Th OF May published IN the HERALD OF the 3oth
Inst For The first time since tho OF the
peilon in 1891, the universal secesh heart seemed
sze, In all its awful grandeur tie exceeding heavy
| 10 follow the mighty sins they have
] mitted alike against God and man throughout
4 arc anxious 10 know u the proclamation ~ TO be
riedly enforced Throughout The city IL was tho only
Topic or conversation up To svcry late hour last night,
the popular excitement growing out of a mighty sonss
Of fear running qate high az tho morning OF tho
Shsicd YANKEES. tho terror aud grief strken rebels
having fed the Capital of Hills the evening before
Indeed ths people now begin TO see The TACT IN all is
accoBsory t gigantic crime and that the strong Of
an nsulied and now unroenns power about to award
iha terrible penalty from which there u possibility VI
baBemsnt. They feel soro indeed
rs rEr.I CENTRAL nErn AuEonww.
Yesterday Major General Henry 4. Hetb, one OF tho
most distinguished commanders In the corps of A y.
H appeared before tho proper author ties
oath or allegiance Voluntarily General Hetb reared
West Point, and captain In the old United States
Gena infantry, srsdaaiing s believe IN the class q
Powhatsn county, where he rcsdcs
Ebyop GENERAL q. nowARp
Chief OF tho Frccdans Bureau expected in RlchnoDd
this evening 20 consult with the authorities upon matters
pertaining TO has bureau
GENERAL
will probably leave the city 90 for Washinrton
for the purpose Of submitting his perfected report boar
ing the operations of the Army OF the James undev
hs comraand during the engagements tho loft OF tho
Union hines Just previous 20 tho final surrender OF Lee
Gepsrs Old aso propoees 10 recommend number of
btoves for gaanry In The battles IN and around Amelia
Court House
ARRIVAL GENERAL
The arrival Of Major General George II. Thomas ths
new comrnandaDt of this DIVISION IN momcntariiy
pected. In this event General Hsleck will immediately
leave for Washington, thence to the Pacific coast
rrspnrD oUT.
large portion Of the Army Of the James chiefly the
twenty fourth army corps Major General John Gbbon
commanding will be mustered OF the service " tho
United States within tho Dest dlecn or twenty days
grand review OF the Ia 20 take place tho
muster out for which extensive prepara ,ong already
making