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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-17
Official.
WAR DEPARTMENT.

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WASHINGTON, Saturday, April 10. ie65-3 pm
Major. Gen. DIX, Nsn. York: Official notice OF
The late President Abraham Lincoln, was given by the
heads of Departments this morning to Andrew Johnson
Vice President upon whom the Constitution deyolved
The Office Of President. Mr. johnson upon receiving
this notice. appeared before the Hon. Salmon 7. Chase,
Chief Justice of the United States, and assumed its
duties and functions. AT l2 o'clock the President met
the heads OF Departments in Cabinet, meeting at the
Treasury building and among other business the follow
ing was transacted:
Fy.t-The arrangements for the funeral OF the late
president referred to the several Secretaries, as
ar as relates to their respective departments.
Second-William Hunter esq, was appointed Acting
Secretary OF State during the disability Of Mr. Seward
and his son Frederick Seward, the Assistant Secre
tary.
Thhd-The President formally announced that bel
desired 10 retain the present Secretaries Of Departmental
Of his Cabinet and they should go on and discharge
their respective duties in the same manner a. before
the deporabe event ha, had changed the head Of the
Government.
AL business in the Departments was suspended DUR
ing the day.
The surgeons report that the condition OF air. Seward
remains unchanged. lie is doing well:
No Improvement in Mr.. Frederick Seward.
The muriercrs have not vet been apprehended.
EDWIN VI. STANTON. Secretary VI War.
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The Effect Of the Presidents DEATH

Especial Dispatch 10 the N. y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, April l6 1865.
The death of Mr.. Lincoln will in no wise en-
danger the safety of the country arrest the train Of
!eyents now in progress Confidence may be felt that
eyerything will 20 on as before. There is not the
slightest occasion for uneasness as TO the future
president johnson communicates TO oil who have access
Ito him manly hcpefuness which he himself cntertains
The boorish greedy and selfish. who elamor for Office
land puff their deserts will they not take notice that
They are not wanted here this week nor next once
seekers are at this moment deemed the scum and trouble
of creation There is time for them There VIII be
Inc hearing for them. Just there Is country 10 DC
saved When the new Administration want any man
help in the North East. West Andy johnson VIII
write him note and request him TO come on. III
that bietdoux is received, viii not patriots forbear to
pack their trunks for Washington and to gather ana
manufacture certificates Of talents and public service
These are cheap in Washington and can be bought
here second hand by the Deserving men asSur-
edlylcaDhbide their time
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The Assassin in the Bedchnmber OF the
Secretary Of State.

Especial Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune
WASHINGTON d. c., Saturday, April l5-3:l3 p m.
Visitors at Washington last June and july
may recall the young man who paraded
himself at evening in front of Wizards, on Pennsy
Iyania.aye. and up and down Tourteenth's on seem
sngly wild and furious sorrel horse. Lis riding was
pronounced exeorsble by good horseneD The animal
sseemed ready 20 destroy The man. good horse that
wanted to 60 was simply curbed In by reckless rider
ho made him from side of the street to
THE other by change Of rein while he searched every
|open window for the face OF an admring woman. and
|impudeny rode and rode without making Roadway for
female admiration wherever 1t yugary bestowed
The man was Portuguese slave trader. and Rebel spy.
and ex.blockade runner. lie stayed last year at VIII
'lards veimonths His blockade running had come 10
grief lie lost vessel lie sought by every appliance
known TO attorneys without conscience and ~ the more
Infamous members Of the Washington lobby, TO save
himself from loss and faled lie charged Secretary
Seward in his account current, with the antslaver,
NORTH with his misforunes. This beauty, The null
blown prodrct Of a slaveabor community. came herr
Three days ago, and took room No. 2l2 at Whards
1.-THE acquaintance Of gentleman, refugee from TN
South btaying at the same hotel had been cultivated b,
him politically and socially under the impression thA
he was with him. Day before yesterday ia conversa
Ition this gentleman said We shall have peace soon No
Wa won. have peace answered the slaversder do yo'
wait for two three days and you will see things tina
viii make your hair stand on end.
The fellow disappeared that day from the hotel ieav
ING his bill unpaid. He dressed In cloth OF thu
color and fashion that describes his appearance whei
last At Wizards This man IL claimed by consdera
bile marty of newsmongers here he the assassin Of thu
Stewards Shrewder heads reject him, and instance
evidence Of his cowarce aId want OF nerve and poin
straight to the home Of Booth In Maryland the center
lof conspiracy which supplied Pro-Slavery assa'sn'
for every member OF the Cabinet and for Vice-Prcsi
dent johnson which designed to involve the Norfi
lin the inertrcabe confusion Of an unocered Govern
men and the pers and perhaps proslavery successes
Iof new Presidential election. This place. q course il
named Hogstown. The wild bears Of the slave baroni
that are fed there being hunted this afternoon by
forcsters that never miss their game.
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Attempt - the vice.Presidcnt.

Especial Dispatch to The N. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, April l6. 1865
We have beer shown tho card sent TO Vice.
president Johhsons room at the Kirkwood House the
Afternoon Of the day Mr.. Lincoln was assassnated II
bears in egibe pencil writing the following;
II do not wish to disturb you but would be glad to
have an interview, d. "ILkkS booih'
Mr. Johnson happening TO be out at the time did not
discover till this morning that suggestive card had
been lying on bis table for these memorable two days
Not long since gentleman came from Canada to the
state Department and gave full particulars of plot Tor
la general massacre Of the chiefs Of Government in
w ashington, which had been diyuged in Canada II
WAS given with such particularly as TO establish belief
lin its existence and it was undoubtedly thwarted by
tho extra vigilance ate that time adopted Whether
this Is part Of that conspiracy does not yet appear 1t
lis stated that there have been many three distinct
plots TO assassinate Mr. Lincoln known TO the Govern
|ment.
There is no truth in the rumor that letter was re-
ceiyed on Friday light at the State Department giving
warning Of the assassnations committed that night
noted guerrilla named Paine was brought into the
lefty this evening escorted by large squad OF cavalry
Instantly the populace took it for granted that he was
lone Of the assasns and the widest confusion and c1
|citement followed, with cries Of Hang him. hang
him. filling the dir. He finely dressed in new
suit Of anglo Confederate grey and after examination
lat tho Provost Marshnls sent up TO the Old Capitol
The vitality physical and mental endurance oil ths
aged and suffering Prime Minister are truly wonderful
His pulse has improved to-day. The terrible news OF
Mr. Lincolns death broken TO him last night, but
he bore up under the depressing announcement with
remarkable fortitude. The very critical condition Of
his son Frederick has not yet been revealed to him. all
Though informed that he was also seriously hurt. Al
physiological fact curious gratifying Is stated by
ibis attending physicians. They say that one Of thel
gashes made down the side Of the face has greatly re
dneed the inflammation and the patients suffering caused
by the fractured bones They also express the opinion
that the simple conrivance Of adjusting his Jaws nI
strong wires which had lust been applied. undoubtedly
prevented the sssassns blade from scyerpg the artery
Gashes were left on the surface Of these wires where
the edge Of the dagger had struck them.
Tie painful stateWsnt som1 tonight that tas pofI
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sibility of Mr. Frederick Sewars recovery is begin
ming TO lie despaired Of lie still remains in an uncon
scous state and is evidently sinking though he ma!
not expire for some days.
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For hours after the removal of the Presi-
dents BODY from the house opposite Fords, the build
ling was regarded by thousands with the greatest curl
|osify
Later in the day little boy was discovered rub
bling bits of white paper the steps and Afterwards
!carefully placing them in his pocket.
On being asked to explain the reason for this singular
proceeding he said. with childish simplicity, Don't
you see those dark stains the board il Is the blood
|of the President and want 10 it," In years u
come how priceless will he those scraps Of paper dark
ed by the hearts blood Of the great emancipation.
Booth had left the stage having made bis last appear
lance in the character OF Romeo at the benefit Of Miss
Ayonia Jones which occurred three months since
lat Growers Theater.
The assassin Of Gov Seward and family is believed,
from information received at police headquarters to be
IA man named Sattuck, well.known Maryland Rebel.
At least six persons were engaged in the conspiracy
-four Of whom neglected to perform their part In the
bloody business assigned them by their chief
The report that they effected their escape across the
Potomac to Mosby is probably correct.
~ this time Ql;3W GoY. Seward y considerably
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Mr.. Stewards Condition.

The following dispatch has been received by
Col. L. S. Sanford:
WASHINGTON. April l6 Ices.
Uncle is as well this morning the circumstances
will permit. He retains his mental yigor and resolu-
ton. The surgeon speaks very favorably Poor Fred
is still unconscious He has never opened his eyes
since - O'Clock Friday night. The Major win get
along nicely. CLARENCE A. SEWARD.
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Newspaper Accounts.

| From The Washington Intellisencer Of Saturday.
The President was received with great iurore
lon entering the heater his reception was indeed
|traordinary. One Of the actors Mr. Hawk bad made
|the remark las "Dundreary'0 this reminds me OF a
|story, as Mr. Lincoln says and telling the story
las the President entered The enthusiasm Of the and
cnce interrupted the story for several minutes Alter
the President seated the actor was forced by tho
people 10 tell the story over again
As to the awful catastrophe the drift OF trustworthy
Information Is that when pisolshot Yves heard in the
second box Of the right hand side OF the stage Of fords
Theater persons in the theater iu gined that u was
part of the play Hence the confusion of the audience.
Meantime the assassin appeared the edge Of the box
crying "Sic semper fysnpis" and hourishing q dag
ger eaped on the stage. He crossed the stage rapid.
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TIE GREAT CALAMITY !
improved Condition Of sec'y Seward
70 HOPE OF HIS SON FREDERICK.

The Presidents Murderer Still at Large
, 1865-08-18
F1kOm CAIRO arm BELOW.
Sale OF Government Vessels at mound
Ctsy-1,1her4l Pr1ces.
Especial Despatch to the Chicago Tribure. i

Especial Despatch to the Chicago Tz1bure.l
CAIRO, Aug. IT.
The following arc tha, names Of bo.ts sod at
Nourd City todsy. With he names Of ne pa,.
chaiers and prices paid: A1gr.y, Y. r.
scherek, $1,000; Alexandria, II. Marx
ham. Ss.4gp; Alcons, John Il. Wiil1.tn-
cor, sla,A0; Brilliant, J. Il. Dures, $a,5oo;
Brown, Richard r. Hudson, <io.730; Collier,
David White, 8l2.o0o; Colloeaa., r. B. Ward,
$3.50; Curlew, james Dslaken, $4,000; Cricket,
". Thatcher, 6.0so; Champion, ". Il. Harsi.on,
t4,asa; Exchange, ". G. r1iest, s7,loo; Fawn,
.. Golden, 1880; Forest Rose. David White,
$500; Fair PIay, E. G. Duncan, 35,1so; Fairy,
Jatoes Remission, e, 800; ; Fort Herman, BARK Var
bic, 81 SEQ; Gsney, J. r. Griffith, I'll, 900; Gen.
Btaeg. ocean, stesuaer, David White, $a7,lo0;
Gen. Price. ". Il. Harr.son, $500; Gen. Lyon,
". q. ThomeRa. $26 $50; Graesheck, Robert
Cu1rair. Sl1.od0; Gaze!le, John Gilbert,
3t0,s50; H7stinge, Il. symmes. &taUl;
Huntres., Lane, Black, ~ Sa,1oo; 1be1.
". B. Miller. $4,000; Juliet. Phillip Wallace
ss,15o; Judge florence, Ovid Williamson, q, 100
Kenwood, Y. G. Pficst. *lQ,to0; Kttte, Rebel,
Morgan, &l7dO0; hr. l. Hutchtp.on, xl1,5co
Narmctd, D. D. Barry, $3.50; Moor, David
White, slo,1oo; New ia, II. S. Mephau,,
sAGco; Nyrph, A. y. Hutchinson, $4,000;
S.sad, E. E. Voorhees,, $500; oriolo,
Vauei, IS $50; PIosta, John h. Wagner, $3.50
Pratrie BIRD, Il. Morton, es.5o0 Peri, ]. Houeh,
$1,000 Romeo. Edward Williams, s7,1so; Robb,
Henry ". Smith, sa,aoo; Reindeer, John 8. VII
Hanson, E12s00; Springfield, R. g. JaGcson,
<i,s5o; sIerue, E. 8. Mills, Ss.o5o Silver Lakr,
James Eenniston. <o,sc0; Silver Cloud, ]. Il.
Stealns, k11,Csp; St. Clair, ]. q. S.easns, $500;
EJbll, r. J. Tunets1l. $4,000; saup-
sor, !. Nl1on,9 $4,000; Te1aas, E. P. Friend
land, NO; Tyler, David White, 5000; Vistory,
". Thoiwegan, iocoo; Ouich.ta, Tho.. Morgan,
ES7,Gco; Lexington, Thor. Scott, <e,c99.
The following arc all tugs:
Daley, Js. t. Hoas!eJ. 3a.67s pahlia, Il. L.
Packer, 5000; Hyacintb. ]. j.. Payne. $3.50;
1vy, ". G. Prteet, $3.50; Lsurel. ". q. Benny,
s3,7oa; Myrtle. T. Il, E!lis, $3.50; Fornn1, T.
na'ght, {4,sso; Thittls, 4. T. u4ieht, sao50.
, 1865-08-18

express confidence In the naturalization Of Pre:i.
dent Johnson: endorse the reconstruction
policy; compliment Gov. Curtin and E. h
Stanton; recommend ccadsea!ion Of property Of
Southern rebels, amounting to or over 1o001 in
value, to psy pect.ous, ETC., to so1d!ers; advert
to the revision Of the revenue law; to in.nse
protection to American in5ut1J; naatntaln the
elsims Of aoldIess to offices and posts Of profit and
honor.
Mr. Todd again cffeIe ed resolution, presented
By him At the morning sessicn, relative to tie
recognition Of eoldIers' clAias to olses. as rub
eutute for the oIe On tho eame subject presented
hy the committee. After considerable debate,
the substitute was negn:iYed. The resolutions
as submitted By the committee, were then unlni-
mou.}y adopted. Tho convention proceeded to
ballot for Auditor Genszs1. which resulted a. FOL
1o@s: Gen. J. II. H4rtrnnft, OF Montgomery
county, e.; John A. He,ster. Of lancaster, 50; R.
B. Maconb, OF Lawrence, 20; Gen. Charles Al.
bright, OF Carbon, 8; Gen James P. SeNr.dge, OF
Northampton, 3. The nomination OF Gen. Hart
rantt was then decided to be uu1niu,us,
The following Ia the result Of the tal1otIne for
Surveyor General: Col. Jacob H. Csmpbai1. Of
Cumberland, o.; Gen. Jsnes Naglee, Of sehuyl-
KILL n.
Ho1. John Cessna, Of Bedford, was elsctet by
the convention as chairman Of the State Centr1l
Committee. The members then proceeded 10 in.
dIeatc their choice foz members Of the State
Central Committee, after which Gen. Hastraufs,
afier Col Campbell being presented to the con-
vcnttop, made brief address. The convention
then adjourned sine die.
, 1865-08-18

vated to place nd power, hs rnay turn sSa:nst
those VITO elee.ed him. Thcsa who fear, Ecor
hui l1ttis Of the man they have thus honored By
hei1 votea. lCaeerAl I would aak those Hlo
tare fsa,s upanrhis< subject: Was he not noni.
nated BY the same eonventlcn that nominated the
iamented Lincoln! Did he nat accept ths no1ai.
ration, and p'aee htEeslf Voluntarily upou tho
sama plstfo1ms Was he not elected to eecora
placc b. the same electors w4o chose the H.
raented Abraham Lincoln to the ars.a
And sfteE succeeding 10 the Chair
m1da vacans By the foul act Of the ASSASSINATION,
H,s rot his nrtt notiee 10 the Cabinet officers Of
his psedecestor that he desired tho continuance
Of their services, ard have they not continued,
each with his accustomed portfolio. with a eo;-
itaEy exception-and tbAt change vas, msde In
puEsue1ca Of Arrangements made By his psede-
cssaotl Did he eo., when the tina c,r1e, reiter-
ate the proclamation Of emancipation which had
been t.fued by his predecessor, an.
dlshntty inform t9 1esdets OF the
rtbsllion that they must accept
as GEO result Ct tbs terrible struggle through
"aich We had pissed that slavery csnnos here
after exist In the United 9tltes2 EApplause
Has he ever ALTERED In the declaration Of the doc
time that rebellion Is 4 great crime, and that
those who pe4petrated 1t r.ust sutfas the pena!tY
OF the law. unlees they apply to the Executive for
c'emencJ! (Cries Of mo and goodi"l Whist
tet ot P1es1dent Jchnsna's differs from those o.
DIS predecessor IN any mlteriai paint Of view
Ooes any ony one suggest policy for the reetor,.
lo1 Of the Scutaerc Statess When be came ,ntn
ofdce feven States, previously In rebellion. had
been entirely, or partially organized by hle prs.
decissor-M!Esouri, Arkansas, West Virgins.
Virgins, Tennessee, Loutslaaa, and Tex.s. I
am reminded that may include the State o
Maryland a!sn. believe, however, thst tho lst.
ter State was not pro 1oFma ont Of the Union. In
What way, ask, does the plan PreeIdent johnson
1ow proposes for the Caro.iuas, Geo.et.,
Florida, Alabama and MIpalastpo!. differ
from lhat applied to other States have men.
toned hy President Ltncclna Can any oue name
any important difference between the two clsssest
I 1app7ehcnd not Nor csn any one auggcst thst
the question ofsuatsge WAS settled differently in
the States first namtd, from the latter. Now
may l Inquire Of the friends OF the late
Presi9cnt-thoae who thought bis pol1cy
eond enough for the American pcon1o-
Whist cause have they to complain Of the policy Of
President Jobn.onl Does my ono believe tn.
II President Lincoln occupied the Presidential
chs'r his own policy would be changed py HIM
telf without material changs Of circumstances.
i hor, who has right to complain Of his suc-
eeesorf We .Esy have our indlviou.l opfn.
ions en- eolfa'eIsi questions which have
fsen baa ,bcse aed Me!sn mag aIiss ou: ":
ess oseapsd tSee tSSe'nf2e Ell
y II r,,!h !hsn :, NC, q Union m map, have
.phes sses ssRsR V. Of eors q not sss 4
VII ,tguai fofcs sEs,ass hi. Predecessor, Us
A1pw 4, ,s e. in retirg, to hsnt 1ou ior the honor
Secretary Harlan then retired amid cheers md
muhtC By tie bard,
, 1865-08-18
THE ATLANTIC CABLE,
FAcse and Specuiations from London
-aoptA Stiit Fair OF 1tA St1ccesr-The
Great Eastern Has Returned to EGG.
land for Stronger and Better
Graphing GkAr.

NKw ToBK, Ang. 17.-Thc comments and
epecu1atoCr Of the English papers concerning
the Atlantic cable, received by the Chtra are, In
the absence Ct more definite intelligence from the
Great Eastern, interesting. On all hands It IL
agreed that the injury to the cable must have oc-
Cured sftcr It LEFT the ship. Rough weather
euf1le1t to have caused = breaEagt Of the cable
IL out Of the question: as the tnstzuments employ
cd ut Veicnt1 were 60 delicate IL to tecord ererJ
lutch ID the big eh1p. When the loss OF tnsula.
ton bectme known on board the Grcat Eastern.
1t IL supposed that those In charge Of the opera
lions would order the ship to be put buck In or
der 10 underr1n the wire md discover the aaw.
While 1hte operation was In progress according
to the writer IN the London 3Ea,es,
br1tk Wind or any 1oughness Of the fea
would compel the telegraph people to cut the
cable at orce, md buoy it. The report brought
BY the Firtt Fluit Il not absolutely lnconsitteut
with the Euppot1ttou thnt that WIS done. That
euppossion Il suppoite By the fact thzt while It
vas IT. latitude 81, longitude 80. the lnsnlattou
d1st began to give cut, and the Great Eastern
probably went some distance AFTER. Thue It IVES
IN latitude s,;4o md longitude IS, one deg.ee
nearer yelentia than thA First Frn.t found the
onos. A. TO the possibility Of recovering the
esole' ehould ii hare been buoyea, as sugsested,
oPlu1one o1ner. The London LAatiy iNemt men
uou1 as encouraging omen. the fast that cable
nom working was hshed out Of 1,6oo fathoms Of
water un5es Ices favorable circumstances, Should
the wofet nnt'cspadons be realized, md &he c.ble
be found 10 nAse psrtrd, only about bco miles Of
wire Will Be lost ~ from 400 to 800 miles cap be
recovered from the Valenti1 end.
S1w YonK, Aug. 17.-we xio rcoe,y,pr nevs
from the Great Esstezn which shows 1t nrah.hle
that the cable Is lost.
LATER,
HrAn1s CoaTKHr, Aug. H. ri1 A4rY Eat.
Aug. 1.-THE British war steamers Terrible and
Ga.atts, from Hearts Coateot the "a, arrived At
, 1865-08-18

[Fsom the Bridgeport {ct.} Farmer, 15lh.]
An extra ttetght tla'n was sent up the uous1-
tonic ioad this forenoon. By an Incident to the
On he tzscE, near ,Ee paper nil at Tra@ban n j.: j.
atont three miles from this city. Tag Wis sent
back or the t1aek BY the conductor OF the freight
When he Litter trala DC up It nifsaed on 10 the
freight tEa,D, snd Was slovly drawing 1t hack 10
bfiJsep0tt ni the rate Of about eight miles an
i1.5 no19 Wh9a Ia Pc 5eas 1hs reauonaosk Mi. the
the trick On trial. At 4 cIrve On The rosG the
new eeKtre came suddenly In collision With the
seyeral OF the cars wers entirely demoiehed,
the engine Rgiug literally through the rear pas
kenKet car. Six persu1e, three Of them ladies,
we're inetautly killed, and twenty more were ee-
1eteiy wounded, ttwo Hinee deat,) and eeyer11
moro aiRhty wounded. VERY mspy were scald.
sd;,oy Cd ;,oy the seam 1esufn2 from the locomotive
One mar, unknown, Wac impa1ed through the
bowels on soue portion Of the MachtueE1, and
EedRed 80 tightly IN his horrible situltion On he
hot engine - to render 1t impossinle to remo7e
The seeue at the place Of daughter is described
o9 hoE1ib!s. The car and engine Wers con-
wsie taken N a hsipless eoudstioa. II Tha z opiy I
house near " wss email one belorRing to i
German. The wounded who could help them.
woots c.cle at aend. A. about noon ! wreek;ng
t.ain Hase eespstched 10 thc scena Of accident con-
ve3inE Drt: Hubbard, Nsah ard Burrets 10 at.
lend to the f1jused.
aAxfs or THE vic41xs.
MIs. E. o. Wakfman, OF We.tport, who was &C.
Gently married, aud ser sister la.law, Mrs. Henry
Lamhe1toq, OF New York, daughter Of Robert
Aiss D. A. smith, whoae residence Is unkno17n; %
aman named Crofnt Thomas o'9rleu, Il boy six
5s,rs ole, aas another boy q The sa:ne axe taa1a
and @ Mt; - Cabin, an GID lady, have since died
fss' Ss rae1n ad Misc cAh1 we're scalded Miss
Char,cn Dar,SanT oF ntt,eo,d ... ..,,.
, 1865-08-18

Especial Despatch to tie Chicago Trihnoc.1
SPRINGFIELD, AuR. u.
Gov. OEletby received Ge:patch this after.
noou, rom Col. Bahccck, Of Gen. Grants sts1,
eating that the General would visit Spring.
de1G 1t az early day possible, previous to hts
return to the East.
Col. B. F. Bumgardner, Military State Agent,
recently operating at Sewbern, n. C., is about to
v1eit I'll the unicd st.tet hoepitals between this
point and New Olleant, examine into the condl-
ton Of Illinois troops under treatment therein.
and, se lar practteat'e fefcse their wAntt pro
curing transmission to Illinois for any soldiers
able to travel. The Colonel has proved himself
to he hIg hly stacsent officer.
The soldiers welcome In Monticello, Pistt
county, which came of cn yesterday, was quite q
splendid adaIr. A sunptuous dinner WIS served
up by The lsd!es, AFTER which Gov. Uelesby at-
dressed the boys, together with several thousand
citlzcrs who were assembled,t speech ofsomc
two hours length, In which be discussed the cur
rent topics In detail, In his own peculiar, fa11i.
ta,ly earnest style. The discourse was listened
to With profound sttention, and frequently ap-
planded.
co9atve1l's battery Of light artillery we're paid
on In this city to-day.
Il meeting Of the Lincoln National Monument
Association was held this afternoon, In the stste
Library, Governor Oslesby In the caatt. The
Treasurer submitted his report for the weak end.
ing August 18th, from which It appears that the
,recelpts for that pa11od were Sss,al4.C7. Totil
amount In the Treasury 1t sama date, ~, e34 Is.
4 letter ms received nom Prnfessor Saunders, OF
the Washington RotxricM Gardane, stating that
he might b expected Ia this city ii the carly part
Of next week, to lay ant and plat the ground FOX