The New York herald., 1865-06-09

THE TRIAL.
In the trial Of the consprators yesterday
very important evidence was produced by thu
prosecution relative the burning by rebel agents Of
national army hospitals and steamboats, the Western
and Southwestern engaged carrying troops and
army supplies
Edward Frazer, resident of st. Louis testified in
regard to these matters giving the names Of the in
ccnares who had authorizations for their work from
Richmond and who were also members Of the Order
of American Knights. Frazer also gave the names OF
The steamers which had been burned by these men.
For burning the army hospital Nashville, Tenn, in
the year 1884 one of these commissioned
rebel incendiarics, a man named Dillingham;, pre-
sented his claim to the rebel government in
Richmond Frazer stated that he was in Rich
mond in August, 1854, in company with some Of
these rebel agents. and had conferences with JEFF Davis
Benjamin his Secretary of State and Seldom Secretary
of War; in regard to these incendiary operations One
OF the claims for steamboat burning was settled by Ben
ssmin for fifty thousand dollars. Davis wanted the
take thirty thousand dollars for their job
they would not.
Witnesses produced by the defence for the pur-
pose Of showing that Dr. Mudd had expressed regret at
the Presidents assassination; that Atzerott q
coward and therefore likely to be engaged In such
plot and that Daniel J. Thomas and Marcus p Norton,
two witnesses for the government not to be be-
hevcd
THE SITUATION.
Lieutenant General Grant left this city at early hour
yesterday morning, for West Point board the steam
boat Henry Burden accompanied by his wife, General
Augur, General Seth Williams and the members OF his
O'Clock in the forenoon, and of most
enthusiastically received In addition to the regular
residents and visitors at that popular resort the people
OF the entire surrounding country appeared to have
focked In to get a view and shake the hand
of the nations great military chieftsin The veteran
Lieutenant General Scott, as a mark of particu
lar respect 10 his younger but distinguished
soldier confrere donncd his full military DRESS and
stood the porch Of his hotel awaiting the arrival Of
General Grant The meeting Of those great warriors
,vas most interesting scene and their interview"very
ls- ii ar earnest During the day General Grant re-
ce.yet brongs who called pay their respects at
ten3sd w short time the examination exercises in the
A-alcmy md reviewed the cadets
grand review OF the Sixth army corps. commanded
by Major General Wright took place Washington yes
terd The troops passed through Pennsylvania avenue
from the Capitol to the Presidents Mansion and pre-
scented splendid appearance. The line OF their march
hrOnged with spectators From stands in the vici
nifty Of the White House the pageant viewed by the
President the members of the Cabinet and large
Der OF other persons Of distinguished positions.
Governor Fenton yesterday issued address OF vel
come and congraulaton to the returned and returning
Now York soldiers thanking them behalf Of the peo-
pie for their patriotism valor and consancy in defence
OF the Union and assuring them that the fame and
glory which they have won for their State shall be
cherished with equal pride by the present generation and
tho generations to come.
Additional numbers OF discharged troops arrived In
this city yesterday. Among them the One Hundred
end Twentieth New York infantry This regiment left
lsst night for Kingston Ulster countythe place OF Its
organization
The interesting exercises OF the annual examinations
OF the .udents Of the national Military Academy at
West Point and tho Naval Academy at Newport, r I,
arc still daily continued The attendance Of the friends
Of tho cadets and other spectators at both place. very
large and the interest Of all prescn, remains undated
The students Of both institutions are acqung them
selves in the most satisfactory manner
Another refreshing piece Of unsopb-ticsted rebel
impud"noc Is presented In the case Of John A. Wise,
brother Of Henry A Wise, Of Virginia This man. who
admits that his four had been in the rebel army ill
~ surrender, ana tina, he and his family had done all
they could towards the success Of the rebellion.
recently wrote 10 General Gordon, commanding at
Norfolk, demanding that the government should
supply him and his family with farming i'm
piemens, horses and seeds camin, restoration of his
citizenship rights and complaining Of his suncrings and
losses during the war; and ha, his sons we're no, allowed
this nperneni seecssopst gave him TO understand tha,
bc snd hi sons had been traitors TO the government
entitled TO no favors from H. but would receive
such as in i,s leniency might see proper grant
John Minor Bolts arrived In Richmond the 9Th
tnst There umors there that he intends TO oppose
Che policy Of Governor Plerponts administration, and
also that he will be oand date for the United States
Senate The late rebel Governor Of Virginia, William
Smith has not yet been arrested though ~ is said that
he was recently In the vicinity OF Richmond
MIscELLANEoU3 NEWS
I~sor and important iotsIlisenco from South and