Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-06-09
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From NeU Ortcdns-1hc CdPtfutdf1on or
KIRBY Smiths Forces. From .Saran-
nah-Chief Justice Chase at Jacksonville
Fiorida-Arrest Of Cor. Mdgrdtt, Of
South Caroiina-Dr. Mackay appointed
Collector at Charleston, ). {.
New York, June 3,
Gold at Gallaghcr's Evening Exchange,
1877.
New York, June 3.
The Posts special Washington despatch
says:
Howell Cobb and the other leading reb-
els arc expected at Washington to day or
Tomorrow, under arrest.
The President was beset to day by del
cgations.
The disbanded troops are departing rap
lilly to-day for home.
The steamers which left for Europe to-
day took out between thirteen and fourteen
hundred of our first families intending to
spend the SIMMER abroad. As an offset
the Helvetia, from Liverpool to day bro't
l5H emigrants.
Indiana polls, Ind. June 3.
John McDeyitt, victor in the recent bill
lard match with Gol1thwaitc at Cincinnati.
publishes challenge to day for the cham
piOnship of America. He also challenges
kavauah of New York to play a game Of
1900 points up for from $1,000 to $40, 200.
New York, June 3.
New Orleans papers contain details OF
the surrender of Kirby Smiths forces
The capitalization was completed the 18th
Of May. Gen. Buckner. it appears, con
Quoted the last capitulatiOn, as he did the
first at Fort Donelson. He showed Gen.
Candy indisputable authority to act for
Smith,
The rebel navy was represented by
Capt. Carter. Gen. Dick Taylor was
present. 1t is probable, therefore, that a
competent federal force will move forward
at once to occupy the principle cities OF
Texas. In the meantime rebel represent
atives will remain within our lines, to give
counsel and advice as to social order. while
Gen. Smith proceeds through his depart
mcnt to prepare the people for coming
events.
A petition is in cir ulation in Mobile to
President johnson, for measures to bring
Alabama again into the Union.
New Orleans 90
Gen. Candy has issued al order Instruct
ing all military commanders reporting to
him to extend the limits Of their conf
Mands to all parts of the country east of
the Mississippi within his jurisdiction.
and to see that paramount authority OF the
United States is recognized and that the
recent order of president Johnson, restor
ing the benefits of unrestricted trade, is
accepted in good faith.
Military, orders conflicting with executive
orders in regard to commercial intercourse
arsrey0kcd.
Military taxes are discontinued for the
country on the east side Of the Mississippi
river, except such as are Indispensable for
sanitary purposes
The benefits secured by the President $
orders are declared tobe contingent on the
disposition of the people and their ability
to preserve the public peace.
Assistance of the army will he given to
aid in the maintenance Of order, but When
ever guerrillas or other evil doors are
larbored or ceuntenanccd, trade will be
stopped and the community so offending
will be forced to maintain troops sent to
subdue marauders.
The Union prisoners from Camp Ford,
Texas, arrived ut New Orleans on the 2Sth
ult.
They represent Texas in very confus-
cd state and say that there is general de-
sire for the Uuion forces to occupy the
State. n'i
Washington, June 3.
Tho 9th army corps, Gen Wright, which
has gone into camp at Bailcy's Cross
Roads. are to be reviewed during next
week preparatory to mastering out the
troops whose term Of service expires prior
to Get. 1st.9 or Lr ..tr
The Star says:
A paper in cipher. found floating at
Morehcad City. N. c., on the I'd Of May
has been turned over to the Government
officials.
Khas been literally trans lated and is as
follows: s79f iT ~
Fsra Washington, April Is, 1865.
Dear, john IL am happy TO inform you
that Pet has done his work well. He il
safa and old Abe is in h--ll now. Sir, all
eyer are ON veu. You must bring Sher-
mas, Grant is in the hands Of OH Gary.
Red .Sleess showed a lack Of nerve in
Seward's ease, but he fell back in good
or.Lr. !, johnson must come; Old Crook
has HIM in charge. Mind Well that broth
er,s oath and you viii have no difficulty,
All win be safe aud enjoy the fruits OF cur
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