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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

MILITARY, Erc.-Mnj. Gen. Mcrrit and
staff. with his escort and the 18th New York
Cavalry, arrived in this city on Tuesday
last. They have marched from Shreveport,
and are en- route for San Antonio.
The arrival was welcomed by the hosting
of the national flag on the dome oF the cap.
itol by some of the citizens, and at seVerai
DWELLINGS in town; also a salute of ~ guns.
Whatever NAV be said Of other places, the
loud cheers which greeted the old flag when
displayed to the breeze, and demonSratlchs
generally, must have impressed the uislih
guisAed strangers that Austin has deserved
lis world wide reputation for deN otion 'othe
Union. The gentlemen seem'to have pseh
favorably impressed with the country ever
which they have passed.
Gen. Merritt gained his promotion By as
tinguished services under Gen. sheridan IN
his Virginia campaigns. He is young
man. and wears his laurels gracefully anu
without any humbug or parade.
Col. Stewart with his brigade, composed
of the 10th H., LIST La, and 18th n. Cav,
reached the city yeeterdry, and are csmpea
on the west side Of the river, where ,hey
will remain several days. They are o'OVO
strong and although weather-beaten, arc
the finest cavalry layout that most oil our
non-combatants ever witnessed They pas,
sci through the city with colors flying anu
accom- panied in their march BY hne ei"''
band, which discoursed excellent mnsiS
The balance of the troops arriving, mi 40
soon as the whole command are 'ose'ae.,
Wo understand they viii at once pi0'eSN Va
their march 10 San Antonio. d
The 18th New York is under ne eo ,lJ
Of Col. J. J. Byrne. We have nor le@.na
the names Of the officers Of the other reg,
ments. Col. Miner comllshu' 'n' -
Col. Stewart the I'd brigade.
The Isl brigade Of cavalry, undet .e.onei
Miner. Of The Sd Michigan, arrived 70 Town
- a. Tbe brigade consists Of the "a HI
-. ~ wisconsin and Sd Michigan caval-
We understand the let brigade will re-
main here few days before proceeding TO
San Antonio.
Cant. Rockwell, Provost Marshal, has
orsned bis Office at the capitol, in the room
S5r,perly occupied by the Clerk OF the Su-
irene Court. lie is Paroling only those
Who were in the army NJ the time Of the
capituiaiion By Gen. Kirby Smith lie al
ministers the cath Of allegiance 10 al NO
ap1iv, tut does noi aduinisier the amnesty
oath. Capt z. appears 70 BE- courteous
aTable gentleman. and has proeucea -
Vrrable Impression rpcu al -h9 11fs "a
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

pTGov. Hamilton arrived in Houston
os the 9th. He wss met at the railroad
Gepet by committee CT citizens and the 9Th
Massachusetts Battery, ~ho fred saluIe
vpsn his arrival. He was then escorted 10
the Eldorsdo House, where rooms had been
provided, and received calls from many Of
The citizens.
The News learns that the Governor was
to address the people Of Houston en- the
evening Of the 25th. He intended leaving
for Austin on thu morning Of that day, but
vas urged, snys thu Telegraph, By large
number Of citizens to remain over that dag
and tecepi Of q dinner rendered to him by
ncn Of all classes. The dinner sss to BE
g:ves At tie Eldorsio House.
Gsa. Granger aeeeuPanisd he Governor
60 Houston, and Gen. AndrsSs, silh seTe-
rsl Ct bid stas, ard an sscort OF Is men,
pess to acssrpany hin 70 Ausiir.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05
CIRCULAR.

OFFICE VI fkDNDSf mAhoBAb NbNbbAIt
DisT or TExss, GALvrsTor, June Is, lee5.
All pers9ns formerly slaves are earnc,tly "a oined
to remain with their former Masters under such COZ
tracts as may be made fer tho 7reseat tine- Ihti-
own interest as well as thai = 'hir forme. r1ssfs
or other parties requiring u wives, r;aeslr l
courso necessary and ofSi'A. p1TtErco u-' d f.-
uanent arran gements rsde la1tr tie sukI ii 70
the Frsedman's Bureau.
IL must be borne in mind IL ;fis c. fnsrtirf, q.
cruel treatment or improper Use g fstuttGfiy q
toenspioyers will not be pernifirt wAilsi 30
tie. 10 the contract made III be ts1z.y tor-s q -
iuifilment upon their part.
No person formerly Flares VIII . r.rtEit-f 'e
vel on ths public thoroughfares without -
permits from their employers, Or 70 c1ngress =
buildings or camps, at, or adlectif q Az
post or town They vii not Be ar1r--itc O o.
or in nny wav, except ~ crrrloTeft II ile ftiN
or In Gases Of extrsrs desfitution or srkles.
sr,rh cases the ofIicsrs naihrrized o. crls- tht
shan be the Judge as 20 the juseis o. ne ei1'--
sach Subsistence. ,-..-- u -. .
Idleness e suro % b. productive o. sies,.ts
roapity dictates that cfnploynent d rurnishee
M. The interest 81 The coIa1on weaiih y
si.;-., sr,srss H. IN ofAsr that the prtses efef
- =. .s--r-s No rsrsDr, white o. black, t1lc VIC
~ = 1.brr srili be enfslsisf ~ the gg-srrlns-t
=, iSIrnss.. and thus hang - dead weight rfn
- - - dfsposed 70 bear their fui shnrs a tks
1870 t--drus prc-osf Harfhsls and their asst
-. tirnurhSuf ths Dirfricf charged VIII r.ag
--s-v rs in their power &c cary cal these lza.r1f
ti5ri in leff-r - Z sElrit-
~ o-dor 81 nsiDr-lg-- ekt-GEk.
u g. LtrgHLIs. Lir1t- Col 40
Pre- Ma Gen. Disi- - 1s1ai
an Of or Terls srrh1nrss ~ copy iht az,
r---r r-s rl-rfh sud s1ri Nils % DE l111. 7 .
rr-r.f-I rfl.s -s--lef f'-s-.- fr-I---1- A-i---r
u
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05
PROCLAMATION.
true copy
Dr

A. J. HAxILroz, PEovTsIOsAL GOVERNOR.
10 he People II Tezas:-
WHEREAS, liy the Proclamation Of An
drew Johnson, President Of the United
States Of America, dated 18th Of June 1850,
/ have been appointed Provisional Govern
or Of the Stste Of Texas, With instructions
b aprcscIibc Al the earliest practicable re-
sioi such uies and regulations as may be
necessary, proper for couvsning a eonsel-
ton composed q delegates 70 be ehesrn b.
tlIas portion Of The people q said STATE
<ts ar ls-.l 20 TIE United States, 81
none 1li,e-f. f,r TT purYcze q .lttriir 4
s,nen5 NJ he c1ssfitu-ieH tttrc1t s1d p -r
a1ih5rit5 r. exercise With tie Eniis u
80 ---i. af Dr. r-r-ri tl-.sr-- ED
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

Ey.At.en.ion is cai.rd 10 the serern! a1-
vertisemeats Of the late firm Of Sherwood
q Co., in this days paper |, vii! DO seen
that the la,e srm lie dissolved, and Yin. Il.
Gherwpod calls upon all persons having
claims On or arc Indebted 70 said 6rm, to
s,,ne forward and settle. It will also lie
s.ea that Ny. WIN. II. Sherwood is new sole
proprietor Of the Getty Mills," and is pre-
poreI 20 grind grain or sell aonr and meal
Ia iots 10 sui. purchasers, ind particularly
sc,;c;ts contracts for aour.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05


BSD-we find the following in tie Paris
Press. We presume that the came insiruc-
lions might be acted upon by all the Dis
trict Judges in the State where no military
or civil officers have been appointed:
HEADQUARTERS NoRrH'S DIVISION OF La, |
Shreveport, Ia, June 2Sih, 1865. J.
Hon B. W. GRAY, Judge Of the Sth Judicial
District, IT. Pleasant, Titus 90, Texas;
JUDoE :-YoI are hereby authorized 70
act in civil capacity, so far ss may be ne
cessary for the preservation Of good order'
and for the protection Of citizens and prop
erty from the incursion of lavlcss persons.
until the arrival Of the properly constitutes
military or civil authorities. All good cit
liens are expected 10 aid and assist YOU
and they shall be protected in so doing.
Very Respectfully, Your ob't Servant
IF. HEBRON, Maj. Gen. Com 'dg.
In pursuance Of the above, Judge Gray
orders ali sherifTs in the 9Th Judicial Dis
triet. TO organize the necessary posses IN
in tbeir several counties, for The maintain
ance Of Law and the pressrTaiioa Of good
order.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

War Ne EA-.-0n inquiry Of Dir. John
Teasriage, who acts 81 Clerk Of the Mar
kei, re learn that here are buichered and
sold, il one day, % btsTts- IL calves and
sbreP. The arCrsgs,. weight must be AZ
least IL, 0O1 pounds, ah.ch vnnid give a
pound and half Of neat per dag 70 1000
people. q say no.hinE Of Ssh, foris, been.
L he actual nunbtr Of people nov IN
Galveston j. probably nof short n l2.eoo-
TIE cirT Il r1riiiT recovering its --1ient
.sraf urssr his Ejtr-l s-1t-- n Dirt
rI..--
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

g.D"We art informed by the Post Master
e, this place, that all subscribers to news
7spers coming to this uEicc Ers ''llired to
Fey 2jcts per week before they will be Do
,;vnrc.,. Thia demsnd is made, re unaer-
s,sni, by The owner Of tbs stage line bring
ing tho mail. We also learn that the same
ne,aand has been nado at Lancaster, and
per consequence, we arc informed that many
Of the subscribers have refused to 'ako out
their papera.
We 10 MT know on what authority this
demand 10 made, and would advise the pco-
pie to be patient while--it will not be
many weeks ere we will be provided with
regular and certain mail faciliiies BY the
US. authorities; ard in the mean time, so
Ear as the Herald is concerned, We shall
enleavcr to supply our subscribers as reg
ularly and speedily as possible.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

PINE LUMnER.z-We have heard a number
Of inquiries lately for pine lumber of differ
eat kinds, for repairing aud building
There is cali for it every day, and We be-
licve ,ha,i some cnterprising person would
bring few loads to this place it would sell
well. There is a disposition among our
people to improve, but the scarcity Of ium-
is serious draw back.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

WS5"The fine large brick store house Of
I. v. Wslls s. Brother, in this rincs, il Offer
cs ior rent. P,r particulars enquire Of j.
". LANE, ut the CruichieIA liuase, or at
.h.s aaice.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

rY'S.e the card Of Dr.. +. q. McCrrdy,
Surgeon Dentist, Lancaster. Tho Doctor Is
TOO Scll and iaTorably known among those
wbo will be bis patrons 10 need any recon-
p.Ida;:,n from W.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05
CITY MILLS, DALLAS, TEXAS.

FgNHE undersigned having become
d. sole proprietor otihs above named Mills, s',ua.
ted in the town of Dallas would respectfully gTs
tce the patrons Of the MILL and the public gene.
rully that the mill Is in excellent order Erd
successful operation capable Of grinding 500 bushels
of grain in % hours. Wheat ground at the usual
ratio (cne.ffth toli and We promise TO make as goo
nour and rs much of 1t to the hushc any min IN
Northern Texas. Contracts for any quantity OF aaur
Allied at short notice Sff f't
Corn will be ground on Saturday Of each week.
Flour and meal always on hand for sale.
wM. Il. SHERWOOD.
Dallas Texas, Aug l. 1e65,--i7:N
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

nm the States in the late Confederady
nov have Governors. Pierpont, Of Vir-
gin:n; Holden, Of 10th Carolina; Brown
low. a Tennessee; Johnson, Of Georgia;
Parsons. Of Alsbams; Sharkey Of Missis-
sippi; Wells, Of Boaisians; Perry, q south
Carolina; Hamilton, ofTexhs, and Marvin,
Of Florisia. All arr provisional Governors,
We believe, bot Pisrpont aud Browniowi
eha are eonsiieref e.celed.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

HI,"Eec the advertisement Of Dr.. J. c.
Euascll, in this parcr. he receives wheat
H.. s. per bushvl and grccIsacks st par for
4g ACCOUNTS due hin.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

Ssas" Capt. j. PEAK aud vi. Gtiiiot', have
laid Id nnaer Obligations for lliuston and
Qalssston4papera. Wc hope oil persons ar
r;7ins hero will remember us in like man-
ncr. h. 80 doing they viii! not only oS!isa
u: hu. the publicaE,so.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

EaJ" Rev Charles Carbon will open his
sehou! in this place un The 18Th Of scptem-
Dor next. Sec his card and call or him tor
pa c,:cul..rs.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

$50 quantity q! superior, large brown
y'psr suitable 10Y swapping paper Tor sale
.. .l..S oMse
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

ay'Ta are compelled, for the wan. OF
ra,m, 10 omi, iauea water 'ha, we desired
&c puAlish in this Issue.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

ssy-Capt. J. reak has on; thanks for
"uess" Of tho nost 3e,iaioua peaches ws
haze tasted this rear.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

,'yS-,v'on '"ita HiN''ou Telegraph nEA Ne
sI G.,-,,A .-'s.y1ss Al t!s 90: &C. a. tie pgll!'h'
a, ratN.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

Ea-Flake's Bulletin learns from Cover
nor Hamilton. that the postal agent for this
state nag Be expected soon. Although
Congress hns made no appropriation Tor
nail service in Esrss- tie r'rirs'Fal Ines
.s-f l. r----z e i-i s-' -
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05
Chs 9SilEs Nfrala,
'ciI.ti.uaD iY,at sArVui,I4 a1E>igd,
~ JOHN w. swIEDnLLs.

gsRts- Hnc rnFy, . . aHnun, fcur nSllArsi pay.
49, ~ .'-A7rei sa3fisf i,efla, ~ r-oTDTi'un,
rEL.elslS'- oas !'e.ltF VrT genErn ~ tsr
go. 'gs, 'tls srs '-!rl .yf taa tlai irssgiisl,
". ~ srg'- e. si-;A siili.nl',-Hi ihtsftlTr,
l.. i,,HTr wr s!i, ,hAfye hs nspsi 9i'ug'tlng ~
sc ~ 't!irkry p,Sisr, Nrgt LAhcrprrnvnis ~
,,T,ss ~. w'aI viii \, iHssris rrs'if, ~ hare
~, s@ E'AgJ ss'v'@ is3 ~ nss' rhe'sl ~
~ ~
80 Or shs-rs 90 ..sNng,Hg NarthAie hT
a. ~ Li.is.rs Dli,,s "a y Nh' Ar coruty or Pre-
r,-t oAte o., psyAh.' !H'h'iai!y NheA iAu ~
asis-s!H'ni u a. -.
wss,.'. ~ pf,si.o ~ sHy Mid the, ~ ran nsh,
.>rs ~ The asS, sisSs; p,igo ''r ali du'aSa Fs
So.
es-S..'rf. GU.sa- c.. Sand. C1lya,on, Ton.
q. - .SLurif,d 20 act agcu's .or iay DAlss Hat
o.. u. tHa, c.sy.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

pN Gen. stanie Waite, Of the Cherokee
Nation, was IN PGri, on the 2Stk uls.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05

sR-A g.. in Austia en- TIE 24th uii. dss-
tssysa the dwelling s-a kitchen ofE s,irk.
81 issrsxes s-s-.' -ilsr i-iiif-gs
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-08-05
NOTICE,

A LII persons indebted to the late
4 d firm of Sherwood Co., will call on tho under
signed wiihoue delay, and settlu tho same. and those
having claims Ggaias said firm will present them 70
WIN IL. SHERWOOD.
Dallas Tcxag, Aug. !, lSB5--fT:lNo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-20
Business Notices.

A DIsOgpERgp STATE OF THR BLOOD is the
prime OF many very Troublesome complaints Skin Dis
eases Morcuria Affections scrOfua scuy and Goitre are
but Of the many disorders arising from the deprsved
condition othe vital suid Fo diseases Of this class JArSEs
ALTERNATIVE IL reliable eursve BY entering into the cir
collation. thoroughly purhes the blood and removes any
morbid tendency disease which may exist in the system
IT, at the ssns time sustsns the strength Of the patient and
pas visor the whole steal structure To be ssssed
Of H.. efficacy read the testimony Of hoss who have been
radically cured BY IT, given at length In JArSas ALMANAC
For sale by ell Druggists.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-20
Columbia Csiiege-Tbe Burial or hi
"Anricus.v

The time.honored custom Of consgning with
flung ceremonies to his last resting place all that Is
earthly OF the revcred and respected "Aneieit' was
perfrned last night meath the ftfu glare OF the torch
lght by the class OF o..
The class met at the Tfthay Hotel and. decked
I'm al the paraphernniia Of mourning marched In sol.
cnn psoc. ssion the grounds Of he college bearing
The .s remains 81 the lsmented deceased DOdw orths
Band played the dead March in Saul.
Arrived ut the college abon III O'Clock, large nun.
her of ladies and gentlemen. with invited friends re-
ceiyed the sad funeral procession.
In front Of the college benesh the shade Of those tine
old trees the grave dus around 1t the class was
ranged.
A few flow srs laid Oh the cotiD-a touch ng
tribute Of affection. The funeral Grafton pro.
nounced by MIR s. 4. Blatchford. The pyre was light.
ed in accordance with classic prescription. The elegy
was delivered by Mr. Edgar Fawcet'e. and shortly
after amid the most profound silence the earth closed
over the handsome coffin in which Lay the amented Mr..
"Geogrspha."
When the solemn ceremony Of nterment was con.
cluded Professor Barnard rerenaded ty the band
The Professor appeared the door steps and returned
thanks.
The young mourners sfterward surenaded several
friends thus ending in the pleasantest possible mannes
a programme, the commencement 81 which was Of the
most sad and lugubrious description.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-20
New.Yorh Hinte Census.

The State Census is now being taken, and
probably most Of our renders in the city. and through
out the State have been called upon by the
for the information desired.
Fortunately the peace has come Just In time TO silence
a. objections that might have been raised on account
Of the draft. As al weinformcd persons know THIS
State enumeration H. taken by authority OF the state
Constitution and for the purpose Of obtaining the data
for an equal sppoitonment Of members OF the Senate
and Assembly.
Itis not the basis of tnI. nor In any why connected
with the revenue Its published only IN az
cregaes By countics and should feel hesitation
in giving correct to the Inquiries under on ap
prehenson that Tie details al his private affairs VII! DE
known The office In charge ut Albany Will regard
the returns as confidential and in will the facts
be Published. excepting in the aggregate.
We arc informed that the number Of Enumerators
appointed by tie Secretary Of State in New.York City
Ia aes md 10 Brooklyn. e2 The total number for the
State Is q little $500. Their duties began on the
first Monday III jane and should DO completed In that
month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-20
ARK ANsA -.
Letter from she Governor Of the Ssnte.

Gov. Murphy Of Arkansas has addressed the
following letter to Gen. Curtis:
"Onr State and ITS loyal inhabitants have
suffered terribly ty this The people are now
suffering from destituiion more severely and more ex.
tensvey than at any time since the commencement of
tie
Atef the defeat Of Banks and the retreat Of steele
the Rebel bands spread the State, occupying the
vUc state except fortified POINTS. They stripped The
country Of stock. consumed the crop OF tho preceding
wear and checked aud disabled TIE labor OF the Stete
that little was raised saved. THIS year the EFFORT
10 raise coYr las 10 large portion Of the State been de-
fea;cd by the want Of teams and fear Of gueriilis
With the aid If Gen. Reynolds, have since last ran
formed 20 armed agricultural companies N inward oi
- counties They have bad success IN diond-
ihs thei neighbo hood and IN t,ang large crops
Companies are being rapidly formed since the RENDER
Of tire Rsbe ormies principally Of refugees from soGih
cru and sOu y. western counties.
al grest hlInder lcast-srOngly fuFpected 10 DO
by wicked dcsign-has beea committed by The Rebel
,a1eis They have permitted thfir troops to disbond
Themselves before surrender and they have scattered
in Cyery direction. taking arms and Ammunition with
fheu living OF the country, rohbinP ard piundering
without discrimination. Several sDurtrs have already
been committed This state Of things trust will not
ln,, iorg However, IL viii strip the nhetints Of The
little 1901 saved. and increase The desonton OF TIC
connfir and nnlets speedy relief be furnished.
hundreds W.n Gle Of starvation. Gen. Kcy1olfs is q
most oaerreiic and excellent man. and VII do al, be
Gun. hut / tear that bis means are entirely ihuf-
fcicui a. NEE ia demand for rclili.
'Irncnbcr me 10 the members II vour old stan.
Your Ltndre.. viii be remembered with gratitude ns
long hie lasts. Your friend, IsAAc MuEfHY.'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-20

have applied for and received the Presidents pardon
under his proclamation Of May 2s 1865 Samuel Tate,
Shelby Co., Tenn; John l.. Rhes, John Shaver. Jos.
T. Anderson, William c. Newell. William Gsmmon.
William Mcclellan. and Isaac Newton. Sullivan Co..
Tenn; Thomas A. Fow. w. w. Eppo and David j..
Carr, Washington Co.. Tenn; John Powell. Bouns.
Vile. Tenn; John f. Doak, Wilson Co., Tenn; Jesse
A. Buckner. Hawkins Co.. Tenn, j. s. Thorn.
ason and John Early. Granger Co.. Tenn;
George II. Jones. Lincoln County. Tenn. Chic last
named was formerly member Of the United States
Congre.s) James h. Hawkins and John SUIT, Wood
ford County. Kentucky John Lyon Petersburg; David
Stratton, Powbatan County; Fredk. ". Peasants.
Richmond; j. T. Pendleton. Clark County; Peyton b.
Coles. ALTERNATE County, j. p A. Bib. Richmond.
Va; Charles Brewer, Annapolis Md. Lucius X. Polk.
Helena. Ark. and Joseph c. Bradley. Madison County,
Alabama.
TAKING TBB OATH.
This morning John p. Murray, member OF
the Rebel Congress from Tennessee presented himself
at Col Iperahams office and took the oath OF allegiance
To the question Have you Voluntarily participated in
the Rebeon fso is the estimated value OF your proper
y he replied that he had never paid taxes
on $40 900 and did not know how much he was WORTH
Henry c. Burnett a Rebel Senator from Kentucky.
appeared at Col Ingrabams Office this morning for the
purpose Of taking the oath Of allegiance As be was
formerly member of the United States House OF Rep
he could not favorubly the ques-
ton Did YOU leave a seat in the Congress OF tho
United States aid the RobcllOnf But the oath was
administered however, In order 70 make special up
pcation under the Amnesty Proclamation to President
Johnson to 30 restored to his rights citizen VI the
United States.
THE PASSAGE OF TROOPS.
Up to yesterday l45, 900 troops had LETT the
city in troop trains, OF which number 5000 went west
to Benvood and Parkersburg. West Virginia This
number does include those gong on the passenger
trains, which, since the lst inst havo averaged over
$50 per day. making the entire number about
100 Na-an average of about 1900 per day. There re-
mains vet about 30 900 to leave which includes the re-
mainder Of the Army Of the Potomac about 5000 and
the heavy artillery IN the Notifications.