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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
THE HARRIS TRIAL.
EVIDENCE AGAINST THE ACCUSED.
lie Advises Rebel Soldiers Not TO Take the Oath.
Our Special Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. Sninrf

WASHINGTON Saturday May G, 1865.
The trial of Benz. G.. Harris, NJ. G. proceeded
to-day. Sergt Stewart, who made the arrest, was
called TO the stand and testified that he alone with
the accused for two hours thereafter and accused told
him that the two Conieder e soldiers called at his
house the night before, and represented themselves
from Lees army. They sail they were going home to
Baltimore and wanted to tai the oath of allegiance.
Harris told them they could 30 there without taking
the OATH and they were not ured to take it by the
terms OF Lees captulation. lie then gave them dol
lar apiece ana said he would give them if they
needed it, They wanted to stay his house, but he re-
fused telling them that the neghbors knew his political
sentiments and II wonld not DO
The accused, in cross examining, wanted witness to
state al the conversation which occurred during the
two hours This was objected to by the Judge Adyo
cate, Major Winthrop, who commended that what was
said relative TO the previous conversation was the only
matter at ISSUE and that it would be contrary to the
rules Of law TO receive evidence in cross examination
points net touched by toe direct examination.
After celebration the Court sustained the position of
the Judge Advocate but later. when the accused
pressed The question in another orn the decision was
waved ard The accused was allowed to ask tho follow
ing questions:
State the entire conversation and all accused said 10
you that conversation. near a. you can reconeci
Witness answered that Harris said after he told me
that he gave them - that it damned Abolitionsm
II Aboltlolism had stayed away all things would have
been right The idea Of few men assembling at Wash
ncton and prohibiting the rights Of the people VI the
South returning 10 their homes parolCd prisoners after
the agreement between Grant and Lee. n damned
lunbug anc disgrace 10 the Government and Repub
cans would not rcien long. By Cd in ess than two
years we would show them who would rule. witness
said about that time two cats commenced lighting IN the
yardone Of them black cat. Accused then spoke Of
tie black cat saying There Is a damned Black Re
publican. That is the substance Of the conversation
AZ near ~ can recoll,ct.
Tie Judge Advocate stated tina, he would here close
the case for the Government and asked accused II be
was ready 10 90 on with bis defense.
Accused thought he would be ready by Tuesday
morning. Court adjourned to II O'Clock Monday the
case to be resumed then II accused is ready with his
witnesses.
Harris is mperturbnbe. md looks as defiant as when
he made row in the house Of his friends at Chicago
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Davis Having n Hard Time.

From The Washington Nepuhhcun.
We have further news to-day OF the absquatu-
laon of jeff Davis and his coadjutors OF the deceased
Rebel Government. sam. McCuDbin. well known IN
Baltimore and heretofore an irreconcilabe Rebel has
returned 10 Richmond lie was intrusted with the
conduct Of the treasure Of the Rebel Secretary Tren
holm which had been reserved for emergency. lie
gives an eccount of many adventurous incidents and
hair breadth escapes. He left JEFF Davis, Breckin-
ridge Benjamin Trenholm. Extra Billy Smith and other
noted Rebels al GTecnsborough, Gih made last 20
Richmond upon hearing rumors Of the falling out OF
the entire bottom of the COnfederacy.
lie SAYS this choice body Of fugitive Confederates re.
NAMED three days at GIeensborouGh, ON account oil
some railroad transportation distractions that they
ate drank and slept in the ears because the citizens OF
GreensbnrOugh refused 10 allow them TO enter thcr
houses lest the Union authorities might hold them One
citizens responsible for harborng Rebels. His account
Of the condition OF this Rebel government party dis
closes a most foIon and hopeless state Of alarm and
vexation and deprivation, Notwithstanding their
possession Of no inconsdeTabc amount Of treasure At
he time McCubhin parted with his miserable eoterie
they had but object in yiew'hc personal safety OF
leach Texas was the ostcnsihlc objective point. ont
was secretly limited that the cost of Florida Afforded
the only means Of escape from capture by tie Union
troops.
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Gov. Vance.

From The kal'igh ffO--'--, Hp1l W.
We learn that some OF the stall officers of
the late Gov Vance in tie city, Dusiy engaged
in maneuyering for the restoration Of the house OF
Zehulon TO power. We have only TO say 10 these
patriots that they retire to that shade of OBJ
fyion to which betrayed people are determined to
consign them. the better tor them and the country
which they profess TO love much.
We learn also that Vance il al Greensborough from
which point he is making plicois appeals to the mill.
tary authorities TO restore him 70 tde Executive chair
OF State whose people lie has been mainly instrument
tai in begarng. To him have only to say, that the
people OF North Carolina want more Of his rule and
that the he absndons all precautions TO position
which his vanity and brutality Jas dsgraced the better
Silence on his part will modify 10 some extent the
loathing and disgust which all true patriots and loyal
men have for him. A new era Is now dawning upon
North Carolina and the whole SoutA and men OF ability
integrity and moral honesty wanted for high
positions
1t is the settled policy Of the Government that all CT.
istng State Governments. In the states in Rebellion
shall be- ignored, and We can Vance and those
ogarchs who are are 80 iniustriousy engaged In eff
forts to have him restored that their labor Of love viii
be IN vain Better for Vance, by far that he had de.
posted his blockade profits N Europe and followed
Davis. for he will find resting place for bis head IN
this part OF the moral yineyad.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
The liooth Plot.

FROM the Toronto Globe. May Z.
We have elsewhere attempted 10 group to-
getb.r the various sireents bearing upon the Bool
conspiracy. ard the alleged connection Of Jefferson
Davis or Southern refugees in Canada with the
vainous plot. There ere very positive assertions by
Mr. Stanton and 10y American spaper that there 4.
evidence in the possession q the Government that
the assassination planned in Canada and approved
The letter in The Neo.York WorH from which We
quote Is evidently not based upon the evidence alluded
10 by Mr. Stanton for while the Secretary Of War in
pcatcs the Richmond authorities, tie newspaper cor
respondent is nj the pains TO say that there Is no ey
dence connecting them with the pot Thr t0rIai
letter Is throughout rather sensational aud perhaps not
over reliable Some Of its statements designed 10 i'm
pcaie the Southern refugees here however know
10 be true.
The fact Of Booths visit TO Montreal is undoubtcd
and there h some evidence That be bad his murdcTou
scheme in his mind at that time \ letter from gen
tlemon who spent an evening with Booth when he wal
IN Montreal was recently published by contemporary
The writer recalled several remarks made by Booth
which only explained by the crime of which be Wa
subsequently.
The statement that after his visit TO Montreal Boot
corresponded regularly with the Rebel agents IN Can
ada. Is that have not seen before. II true b
would be important The Hight OF Surratt TO Montreal
and the fact that parties there knew o his presence II
that city would indicate that he found some one Ia tina
city willing to harbOr him.
ii would not necessarily follow. however, that h,
went To Montreal knowing that lie would be- harb0ret
by persons who had been privy TO and sanctioned th'
plot. He may simply have been attracted 10 NOntrea
by the evil reputation which past events has given 10
certain class Of people in that city.
Our Montreal Correspondent Informs us that Messrs
Sanders and Tucker have published letter To Iresi
dent Johnson in which they characterize his PROCLAIM
ton offering rewards for their apprehension a.
living burning lie.'
On Thursday q letter fiom Tucker only accused The
President of issuing his proclamation foI the purpose
creating difficulty with Canada; but on Friday, letter
from Tucker and Sanders jointly went vastly further
and boldly charged the Assassination OF Mr. Lincoln upon
President johnson himself
ueCullar George ". Sanders
takeably manifested in tIat accusation. Gleary has
Published in The Leddsr here lottcr--much more TEN
perate in tone than those published by Tucker and
Sanders-in which he denies all completely in the rs
sassinaion plot and further denies having ever been
clerk to Clay is alleged in the Washington procla
nation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
A Montreal Opinion OF shc President
Proclamation.
From The Montreal Gazette, May

From Inc montreal bdZfttt MhN
The proclamation by President johnson
which came by our midnight dispatches and appeare
in our last impression, created profound sensation
II might well DO So 1t purports TO be based on ''ev
denee in the Bureau Of Military Justice" IL is dicu
TO conceive that any civilized Government could ss
such proclamation without good evidence; and n
presumption is, the Military Bureau" has affidavit
Ion which to base it, But, on the other hand, II vii
clear to the whole world that the crimnaiity attribute
10 President Davis is inconsistent with the Who'll
career of his life and government; and he cannot
supposed TO have blind rs not TO see that to pro
cure or incitc such deed that done, ard that al
tempted at Washington, would c0nsign his name, whic
stands far before all mankind. TO eternal niany An
for what No earthly good that the wit Of man ca
imagine In fact 10 repeat Mir. Gerritt Smiths word
the supposton is insane" Nothing short OF posity
proof could induce impartial men TO believe N III
statements of the proclamation. The evidence ofspes
or such persons these reported TO be arrested wou'
NOT be enough. II Mr.. Davis could be proved 10 b
gniltv of such crime as that imputed TO him. len N
Term OF iniamy would be too strong with winch 4
brand him. but if he cannot be so proved, 1t INST b'
said that no civilized Government was ever before
entity OF SO infamous libel
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
NORTH CAROLINA.
The stntus-Important Orders.
from Our Special Correspondent

From our Specid Correspondents
RALEIGH. n. C.. April 90 1865.
The loyal people of the State and of the
country have occasion for gratitude that the mistaken
policy which was to follow the surrender OF Johnstons
army has been reversed by the frmness decision and
foresight Of the Government. sustained by Gen. Grant
himself
When II became known that the bogus and fugitive
Legislature Of North Carolina were likely to be
stated. with the notorious and unprincpled Governor
Vance at their head. with two years lease of power
and the opportunity to WELD the State and indirectly
the Government patronage for the perpeuaton Of their
arstocratc rule the hearts Of the people sank within
them To give femblancc Of the peoples approval to
such a policy. petitions were put in circulation,
and number OF names were obtained. request
ing the military authorities to invite Vance
TO return fiom his hiding place, and with
his Legislature. resume tho reins Of government.
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Noie about Booth md she Refugees IL
Canada.

To he Editor Of The ~ y. Tribune.
SIR: st. Catharines G. W., was one of the
two headquarters of the conspirator in Canada. Here
was principally managed the first proposed raid upon
LAKE Erie Here. Clay. Sanders Thompson and others
lived large share Of the time. Some two years since
one Cox took hOuee recently occupied by Gersbam
Wright deceased From that time. until quite recently
that house has been the Rebel headquarters letter
from the Rev. Mr!Noron. recently received SAYS: 80
much odium is centefing upon ST. Cathaiines. IN con
necton with the foul plots concocted here. that some
one should be allowed to speak for u.s. aud express the
universal horror that is felt among the Canadians
against the consprators. lam informed, Z, ray that
appears CREDIBLE that among some waste papers left in
the Gershom Wright House, lately occupied by Cox.
Clay and the other refugees has been found portion Of
a later addressed 10 John Viikes BoOtL" H.sM
Neo. York, May g. leCJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
Statement Of William w. Cleary.
From The Toronto Leader, May ).

From The Toronto Leader, May
To the Editor Of The Leader;
SIR: The reward of $40. 900 offered for nv
capture by President Johnson imperatiyely demands
that / should take the first opportunity and the mos
pubc means of referring 10 the proclamation which
brands me before the world participation IN The
murder of the late President of the United States The
other gentlemen whose names are associated with mine
j leave 10 speak for themselves.
In this proclamation am referred TO as the clerk o.
Mr.. G. G. Clay. deny most emphatlcaAy that ever
occupied such position.
As TO the assassination OF Mr.. Lincoln. declare be
fore high Heaven and the whole world that kne"
nothing of il until ii had been committed and an
nounced in the newspapers There is not particle Of
truth il the statement that cOncOcted and melted
The assassination. The announcement OF the great
crime upon as it doubt did upon thousand;
Of others who read il the papers on the day succeed
ing Good Friday like clap Of thunder; and
shared with all my heart in the general regret that Sc
foul deed lad been committed, and that, TOO, az
time when the war as 4 considered had virtually been
brought to a close.
Positive proof Of my innocence is Of course, impos
sible for me TO produce. But fcircumsantal evidence
Is OF any avail may state that only week ago went
TO Detroit under " safe conduct of the military
authorizes TO arrange my affairs and return TO my
tive State. had been guilty OF the crime laid to my
charge, Goes any one suppose that would have ven
tuTed to go upon American soil when important reveal
lions were daily being made and numerous persons ar
rested
1 can do 10 more than openly and uneguiyocally
assert nv innocence. In doing this appeal 10 the ius
lice OF a nunity which, trust will not sentence
me unheard; and 10 the right feeling Of the Govern
rpeDt At Wasng On, who have been most egreeionsly
deceived if any evidence has been put in their posses
sion which wOuH make me the accOmphce of assassins
Asking your fsvOr for the insertion Of this card az
Boon a. possible. AID. sir. yours respectfully
W. w. CLPARY
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The Slavery Question settled in North
Carolina.

From the EI'lfa irOness, AprI ~.
The following General Order from Gen. Scho-
field settles the question of Slavery far North Caro-
lima is concerned and nope We shall hear no more
OF it, And we are glad TO see too that these people
are given to understand that they VIII not be en-
courased in deness BY the Government authorities Out
that they are expected TO living by toll, as the
hite people do. Gen. ScioheiI also ADVISES ire ior.
mer owners of these negroes % realh tier services az
fair remuneration. and The later to remain at their
former homes II they aye wanted. In short time We
beeye that this system will be found 20 work 10 the adj
vantage of beth parties and that people generally,
will be satisfied with IT. We have known, Tor some
Time that there was return 20 toe Union ana nc
icisnce Of peace but IN the abandonment Of Savefy
tor fine peuple Of the South wcl those III the
North Are determined that tits yexed Ques shall
never be allowed again 20 dS,.D TIE nalioIa COUNCILS
or lead to fra,ricida strife,
Those of our people who would s! cling to the in
titution OF SLAYER! must ace Fl nc situation rs they
find H. and not as the would hove IT, and II the people
lof North Carolina would ret wisely hey viii make all
possible haste to ash readmsion 80 the Union, without
Slavery.
We republish the following oidcr flom Gen. ScLofed
HIQRs. DEPT. OF y. G.. Army or lhE OHIO,
RAIErGu n. e. April =, letJ.
GENERAL ORDERS No. f9.'io remove doubt which
Iseems exist in the minds of Of the people OF
North Carolina ii is hereby declared that, by virtue Of
tie proclamation of the PTcsiden; OF the United States.
dated January 1863 all persons In this State hereto.
fore held slaves ircc Cnd that il is the duty
of the army to maintain the freedom Of such persons
II is recommended TO the former masters Of the freed
men TO employ them hired servants nj reasonable
wages. And II is recommended 20 tie freedmen that.
when allowed 10 DO 80, thoy remain with their former
masters and labor faithfully long they SHAH be
treated kindly and paid reasonable vdgcs or that they
Immediately seek employ meat elsewhere IN the KIND VI
work TO which they accustomed IL as not well Ter
them TO c0ngregate about towns or military camps.
They will not be supported IN idlcncss.
BY command of Mai. Gen NclOicid
j. A. { kSiBDgLI, Asst. Adj. Gen.
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The Surrender.
Correspondent.

rIVIII ONT NUIItsPUHutnts
RALEIGH, y. c.. April 80 1855.
All the details have been arranged by Gen.
Schofed for carrying into effect the parong of the
Rebel army of Johnston, which will be commenced at
probably tomorrow. The printing OF
blanks. about 10000 was no small job and required
time.
Brig Gen Hartsuf, Inspector. General on Gen. Soho.
fields staff with other officers of the same staff have
been assigned this duty. They will start for Green's
borough to-day by railroad. shall 60 up and witness
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ARMY OF TIL ONO, RALEIGH. \. c.. :
April 81 1865.
GENERAL ORDERS. No 3l.--rle Commanding Gen
era has the great satisfaction OF announcing 10 the
army and the people of North Carolina that h0stitios
within this State have definitely ceased That for Us
the is ended, and It Is hoped that peace Will soon
be restored throughout the country.
1t the duty OF all 20 cultivate friendly relations
with the zeal which has laracteTzd our conduct
of the war that the blessings OF anion peace and ma
teria prosperity may be speedily restored to the entire
,country 1t is cOnfdendy believed and expected that
the troops OF this army and tie people of North Caro-
lima will cordially unite IN honest endeavor To accom-
psh this great end
Al good and peaceabc citizens viii be protected and
treated with kindness, while those who disturb the
peace or violate the laws VIII be punished with tue
iseverity of martial Law.
The troops viii be distributed 50 as best TO secure
the interests Of the United States Government and pro-
tect the people until civil government can be estab-
Mshed in harmony WITH he C0usfiuion and laws OF
the United States Tho most perfect discipline and
good conduct enjoned uPOn all officers ana sodlers
and cordial support upon ali goo, citizens.
All who are peaceably disposed invited TO return
Ito their houses and TO resume their industrial pursuits
such as have been deprived 81! their animals and
wagons by the hostile armies. viii r. temporarily sup
piled as far practicable, up0l Application to ire
nearest Provost Marshal, by loans OF the captured
property in possession of the Cpirermasters Depart
ment The needy will also be supplied For the time
being with subsistence sores IRON the Co.nnissary
Department.
II will be left to the Judica. department Of the Coy
eminent TO punish those political lenders VINO are res.
ponsble for Secession Rebellion ana civil war with all
It's horrors Between the G)yernmeHt 81 the United
States and the people Of North Carolina there Is peace
By command OF Mai Gen. Schoiield.
j. \. CAM BELL, Assn. AdJt.-Gtn
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Gen Stoneman was within ten miles Of Charlotte, his
pckets being on the banks Of the Catawba River. II
is his opinion that Stoncman could have captured the
whole command il not Davis himself If he had attacked
any time previous 10 the 2Jth This statement Is trust
worthy in every particular
Davis made a speech in Charlotte few days before
he left promising 10 have another army in the field,
larger than ever before.
Basil Dukes command burned the public buildings,
ransacked the private stores and committed various
ouiraces on property and persons of the citizens
His men mainly Kentuckians and Texans, and were
formerly under Morgan.
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BEVERLEY Tuekrr's GratuitOus Imperii
From The Toronto Globe, May $.

Our Montreal correspondence tins morning
contains the statement thai Beverley Tucker one o.
the noted Dix for whose arrest such tempting rewards
are offered has issued manifesto TO the people OF
Canada, stouiy denying his completely in the murder
O the late President His assertion may or not De cor
rect just RS the Information on which President John
son based this proclamation may or NAV not be wen
founded eis at liberty to assert his innocence to ms
hearts content; but he might have spared himself tne
froube Of rushing into grat1ous conjecture about the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-08
The Exprcss Robbery.

CINCINNATI, MAY - irbJ.
Among the valuablcs stolen from the safes OF
the Adams Express Company on the Ohio and MiSsis-
sppi Railway tram, On May 8 % United States
30 bonds OF 500 each numbered from &C. ID 10 6 l2
consecutyely and nclusivcly and 10 United States
7.3O bonds OF $1,000 each numbered from o. l25 10
62 1877. consccutively ana incusiyely
These bonds are the property Of the Government,
and tie Express Company warns all persons against
receiving the same. The Company has also offered Il
reward of $500 for each and every person who shall be
arrested and convicted rs participant In the robbery
Of either the passengers or the express the occasion
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motives of the Washington Government His theory
that the Proclamation has been got up in order to CON
stitute pretext for trouble with Canada is mseraby
weak inyeniion-too transparent dodge to serve his
purpose We have no more right to assume that than
10 believe that Beverley Tucker is guilty Of the charge
attributed TO him. The relations between Canada and
the United States of most satisfactory KIND as we
hope they NAV ever continue TO be; and it is piece ef
eratutous impcrnence Tucker to attempt 10 STIR up
public feeling here by unf0unded impuauons dictated
by the dilemma in which he finds himself.
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THE ASSASSINATION
Sir Among the Traitors in eanada'
PARTING WORDS FROM TUCKER AND CLEARi
Flight of Sanders and Tucker
WHEREABOUTS OF THE HEAD REBEL.
He Leaves Charlotte, NC, on the 18th Ut
SLOVENIAN CLOSE ON HIS HEELS.
The Fugitves Shabby Treated in North Carolina
He Leaves Charlotte, NC, on the 25th UT
SLOVENIAN CLOSE ON HIS HEELS.
The Fugitives Shabby Treated in North Carolina
Arrest of a Conspirator in st. Louis.
Our Special Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, May 7,

WASHINGTON, MAY 7, IcOJ'
1t is reported that Gen. Sheridan is 10 be
President of the Assassination Court Martial. The
Booth Conspiracy Court will be long, tedious affair
and vet vast amount of evidence which Will be
brought out will be of absorbing interest 1t was e1
pected the Court would open tomorrow but the organ
cation does not seem to be fully completed.