The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-01
THE SITUATION.

THE SITUATION.
The highly important report reaches us from New
Orleans that the rebel Webb, which escaped out
OF the Red river a few days ago, and eluded the
pursuit of the national vessels the Mississippi
has terminated her in a most fitting
manner She passed New Orleans on her way to the
Gulf in broad daylight, and at v,ry rapid rate; but
when short distance below the city part Of her
chinery became disarrangcd she deserted and
blown up. Some of her captured and taken
TO New Orleans. 1t is not thought that she any
damage except cutting the telegraph
The train conveying the body of President Lincoln
arrived in Indianapolis from Columbus at six O'Clock
yesterday morning As the sad coe9e progresses
ward there is if possible, rather than a de-
In the universally Of the demonstrations of
The entire trip between Columbus and indianapolis
performed at night and during portion of the time
rain fell heavily but, Notwithstanding all along the
route the people out by thousands; in all the
and villages the buildings draped flags were half
masted, bells tocd and minute guns fired. Even
many of the farmhouscs wore emblcms of mourning AT
Dayed by bands; the train passed under ornamental
lrches OF evcrgreens aud flowers with folds of
black and white and the stations illuminated with
rches bonfres and Chinese lanterns. The outpouring
the people ng the arrival Of the
dianapoiis immense and the ceremonies of
impressive and fitting character The funeral train left
indianapolis at twelve O'Clock last night and will be
In Chicago at eleven O'Clock this forenoon.
The number Of persons arrested suspicion Of being
connected with the great assassination plot at the ma
tiona capital has become large that has been found
necessary to at up separate building for their sale
keeping, and in this they all now confined
President johnson has issued an order removing
various restrictions trade and heretofore
existing portions Of the States Of Virginia North Caro-
lima South Carolina Georgia. Tennessee, Alabama Mis-
sissippi Florida and louisiana Commerce in articles
oontraband OF war is, however still prohibited.
General Grant is busiy engaged in making arrange
for the contemplated heavy decrease mill
tary force and the consequent reduction Of the
government expenses II thought the army will
decreased by the number Of four hundred thou
sand men.
General Halleck, since assuming command In Rich
mond, has established in that city Bureau Of
Public Archives, in which are 10 be de.
posted and preserved all documents found within
his department bearing the history Of the rebellion
new sub-dsrict be known as the District Of the
Peninsula has been created In the Department Of vr-
gnia II consists Of the territory embraced within the
boundaries Of the York and PAmunkey rivers the
north, Chesapeake bay the cast James the
south, and the Tfedsrcksburs Railroad on the west,
with headquarters at williamsburg.
The Second army corps now has exclusive charge Of
Affairs and In tho vicinity Of Burkcsville Junction,
Virginia. at the crossing Of the southsidc and Richmond
aud Danvie Railroads. and Its duties far from being
those of n sinccure character Large numbers Of the
men are detailed In small squads In the surrounding
country to protect the inhabitants from depredations on
Che part Of both struggling Union soldiers and paroee
rebels Of Lees late army The region full Of the latter
Great desttuon prevails among the people, and many Of
them would bu, for the ations served them
BY the Second corps Commissary On the 9th ut up
wards OF hundred and nifty families averaging eight
adults each, thus subsIstng government bounty
In that locality and the number constantly ncrcas-
ing The suffering stomachs of the people have made them
sick Of the rebellion at least proesscdy and they
forward with equal cageess to the subsistence head
quarters for food and to the Provost Marshas once to
take the oath Of allegiance Some of the old planters
ore impatient for an opportunity to nstruc, their lessa
tors TO declare unhestaiInsy for the Union
snd forever
Our Key West dispatches are to the oath Of April
The unexpected and terrible news Of the Presdent'
assassination had caused the gloom and excited
the intense Indignation there at every Other
place where love of the republic predominae and there
Ners similar manifestations Of sorrow in drspcd build
inrs half mastcd flags, toling bells and the solemn
booAang of minute guns.
Az the rebel ram olinds. alias stonewsll. left the