Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-10
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NV ORLEANS, May 2I.-Ihe trans
| Mississip9E Department surrendered
yesterday to Maj Gen. Candy. The
terms being the same as agreed upon by
Grant and Lee.
The lines are now open, aud the press
and permit system entirely abolished
east of the Mississippi.
New ORLEANS, May 26.-One of the
most terrific explosions that has ever
occurred in tlfis country, was the main
ordinance depot, with surrounding ma
gaines, at Mobile, at two o'clock yes.
terday. The shock was dreadful, and
the city shook TO its very foundation
Eight squares of buildings are now In
ruins, and many victim is buried be-
meath the walls Five hundred persons
being buried outright. About 5000
bales of cotton were destroyed. The
steamers Col Cowles and Katadid, with
all on board, We're entirely destroyed -
The loss incurred, 1T is said, will reach
eight millions of dollars.
Gen. Granger rendered prompt relief
to the sufferers. The cause of the ex-
plosion is uncertain. The ordinance
stores which were portion OF the mu-
nitions of war surrendered by Dick 1ay-
lor were In the course of removal when
i u.
less injured by the explosion.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The following
official notice was issued to-day
aT DEPARTMENT OF SITE,
WASHINGTON, June Q, 1864.
Whereas, pursuant to the order of the
President, and as means required by
the public safety, directinos were issued
from this department, under date of
the 18th of December, for requiring
passports from all travellers entering the
United States, except emigTapt passen-
gers directly entering an American port
from a foreign country, and whereas,
the necessities which required the adop-
ton OF the measure are believed no lon
ger to exist, now therefore, the Presi-
dent directs that from and after tbs
date the above order referred to, shall
he and the same is hereby recinded.-
Nothing in this regulatisr, however,
will be construed to relieve them from
their accountability, or any enemies of
the United States or offenders against
their peace and dignity, aud who may
hereafter seek 10 enter the country 1t
any time and he found within its legal
jurisdiction.
(Signedl VIM Fl. SEWARD,
- .4' Secretary of State.
FoRT Mo>EoE, June 1.-The Texan
expedition, under command of General
Weitzel, which has been fitting ont in
this harbor during the past few days, IS
now fairly on its way to the point OF
destination, somewhere along the coast
of that State. Preparatory to its sail
ing, orders were issued to the command
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coed first to Mobile Bay, In the vicinity
of Forts Morgan and Gaines, with the
view of making a rendezvous at the
harbor, in order to coal the steamers
and thorougly clean them before pro-
ceeding any farther. The steamers
composing this expedition feet are
among the largest and best adapted toa
long sea voyage of any known in the
especially by the different quartermas-
tiers III New York and Philadelphia, and
otherwise. for this purpose.
The major portion of the feet, con-
tanning some fifteen of the largest steam
ers, has already sailed, while the re-
Inainder, composing the steamers Star
of the South, Richmond, Western
Metropolis, Tonawanda, G.. G. Reary,
J. 2. Everman, Empire City, Rebecca,
Cambria and Tillie, are now lying IN the
roads, and will sail either this evening
or tomorrow.
Cairo, June Am extensive slide
occurred at 8 o'clock this morning, in
mediately above Columbus, Kentucky.
A portion Of the high bluffs ON which is
Fort Halleck was precipitated into the
Mississippi river. Several buildings in
side the fort, including the blacksmith
shop and the engine used to supply wa
ter to the fort, were carried away.
The extent of the loss of life and
property is not known as yet, as the
boat bringing the information left i'm
mediately after the occurrence; but from
the extent of the slide, and the position
of the buildings, it is believed there
must have been some loss of life. Tall
trees are left standing in the river one
hundred feet from the shore.
New YORK, June 3.-The Tribune's
Washington special says, Gen. Walter
N. Taylor, General Lees Adjutant Gen
eral, and Gen. w. J. Moore have been
to appear before the United
States District Court, at 10 o'clock this
with the view of testifying
against General r. e. Lee, and other
prominent rebel officials, on a charge of
treason.
The Herald's special says, the arrival
of JEFF. Davis was prematurely announc-
ed. He was sent from Fort Monroe on
the monitor Gangus, which got aground
eighteen miles below this city. He was
then transferred tc the. torpedo boat
Chico, and has arrived In her.
It is understood that quarters have
been prepared for him in the Old Capt.
toll, and that a suitable guard viii be
furnished to insure his safe keeping.
Gen. Thomas had long interview
with the President. It is not knownaas
yet when be VIII proceed to Richmond
to assume command of the department
of Virginia, but it will probably be
within few days. The World special
says Mr.. Chas. O'CoDnor has applied to
the war department for permission to
tender TO JEFF Davis his professional
service, in case be is aTraigned upon
the indictment found IN the District Of
Columbia, and the President has direct-
ed that Mr.. O'Connor's application be
granted. to the end that the Constitu-
tiond provision, which secures to ac-
cused persons The assistance of counsel
may be respected.
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