The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-06-10

The RsrGlE'S Richmond correspondent says that
on Sherman's arrival in Richmond he wrote to Hal
leck, ststing that in future all Intercourse between
them was forever at An end. The difference between
them prevented the intended grand review OF ths
army there.
New York. May 1S-The right wing Of S~herman's
army, commanded by Gen. Logan. is not expected TO
arrive az Alexandria before Friday OF Saturday.
Sherusn's Headquarters has been prepared for MS
reception. II is situated in on orchard o short dis
tsnce outside Of Alexsndria.
When Gen. Halleck learned that Gen. Howard was
intending TO march the right wing Of Shermau's
army through Richmond, he telegraphed to Howard
that he should not permit II, aud his guards would
be instructed TO forbid the passage OF the pontoons.
Howard thanked Halleck by removing bis guards and
substituting his own.
The Conspiracy.
NEw YoRK, May was a~rraigued
yesterday, and considerable testimony was taken IN
his case. Quite a gratifying progress was made, and
testimony has been, or will be offered, showing that
Harold went 10 Canada and conferred with the
rebels there about the assassination of Lincoln since
Booths return from there. Mrs. Surrat who seems
10 have been one Of the chief instigstors and parti-
%cipauts, is kept closely guarded. but is very defiant
and unrelenting. Her daughters do not seem 10
have been implicated, but will be kept and called as
witnesses. One Of them is very sick, and is reported
10 have poisoned herself. II is positively known
that Surrat is in Canada, and there is little doubt
but that he will soon be taken. The Commission
sits with closed doors, but il is believed that the
Secretary of War will send an abstract Of the trial
Tor puO!lcatIon, after the manner or MS war reports
New YORK, May lS.-The Posts Washington
special says that il is thought that witnesses will be
produced in the conspiracy trial, this afternoon. to
identity Payne as the man who attacked Seward.
The Post says it has information from a trust
worthy official source. that a note or dispatch in
cipher was found in Booths pocket. \ paper III
cipher had previously been found in jeff Davis
house at Richmond. This paper was supposed TO be
Of no importance until one in Booths pocket was
compared with it. The note proves that Davis was
in communication with two men in Canada, for
whom a reward had been offered.
Cabinet Policy and Reconstruction.
New YORK, May 1S.-It is understood that PTesis
dent JOhnsOn's forthcoming proclamation Will be IN
reality the withdrawal of an unconditional amnesty
which Mr. Lincoln ~profered, and the substitution of
on offer of amnesty on certain specified conditions
TO repeutant rebels below the rank of Brigadier-
General. The terms of pardon are being made much
narrower In Its scope. II Is added that all rebels
who had been in the civil service of the JEFF. Davis
Government either at home or abroad, are to be
added 20 the classes exempted from the new amnesty.
The Cabinet have yet under consideration the
question Of reconstruction. 1t is understood that
there is considerable diversity of opinion on several
important details in connection with this subject.
Secretary Stanton, it is understood, differs very de-
cidedly from the President and some of his colleagues
in regard TO the proper course to be pursued in res
tOTing the rebeilious States to their status In the
Union. lie Is supported by one ut least, and perhaps
two of the Cabinet, while the others side with the
President. The question of negro suffrage is the
great stumbling block in the way of harmony.
There Is reason TO believe that the PRESIDENT Is dlS-
inclined to take the responsibility of extending
suffrage TO colOred citizens until he has had an
opportunity of ascertaining the sentiment OF Congress
on the subject.
The Tri6une's Washington special dispatch says
that a delegation of Congressman. headed by James
NJ. Ashley, called on the President to-day for the
purpose of protesting against any action on the part
of the Government which shall extend the rights of
prisoners of war to those officers and privates in the
late rebel service who have consented to the murder
and starvation Of our men when prisoners OF war.
1t is understood that the President agreed with the
delegation, and will proceed to act upon their rep
reservations by directing testimony TO be taken upon
the subject.
The Tribune's Washington dispatch says that the
Presidents forthcoming Amnesty Proclamation is al
ready in type. Proof sheets have been under con-
sideration tor several DAYS by the Cabinet. 1t is un-
derstood that it v i'll profer allegiance to all who have
served in the rebel armies up to a certain grade.
When accepted it is to constitute a full change and
pardon. II is also stated that the full scope and
limitations of Grants and Sherman's terms of am
nesty are TO be deferred to, while those officers who
have been accused Of horrible cruelties perpetrated
upon Union prisoners will be tried, and, if convicted,
punished. Its publication is momentarily expected.
New YORK. May IA special Washington dis
patch 10 the Times says the Executive order of the
President, putting in operation the suspended func-
tons OF the National Government in the State of Vir-
giuia, was substantially agreed upon at the last
Cabinet meeting held by Mr.. Lincoln. on the day of
his death, and at which Gen. Grant was present.
The great features were that the State of Virginia
was not recognized as ever having gone out Of the
Union, and that the functions of the United States
Government were simply suspended within its hor-
ders, and are now put IN operation again; that no
vestiges of the Confederate or rebel State Govern
ment are recognized, and that Gov. Pierpont and the
loyal Legislature eff Virginia are made the nucleus of
the re orgauized State Government.
New YORK, May 15.-Government has paid off
Sl3O.0 600, 900 of its debt during the month.
NEW YORK, May lS-The Tribunes Washington
special dispatch has the following Gov. Pierpont
proposes 10 leave Alexandria on Wednesday, accom-
panied by other State officers and family, with the
archives Of government, in a special boat, and pro-
coed to Richmond as the Capitol of the Common
wealth. The Executive mansion recently vacated
by Extra Billy Smith is being put in order for his
occupation. The loyal people of Richmond are pre-
pairing to give the Governora cordial public welcome
From the War Department.
New YORK, May 15-The Tri6une's Washington
dispatch says that special arrangements are making
at the Treasury 70 pay off the Second and Fifth
Corps, now encamped in the rear of Alexandria with
in two weeks.
All volunteers in the cavalry service whose terms
expire prior to October 1st, will be mustered ont.
The Paymaster General has been ordered to make
immediate payment to the men discharged.
New YORK, May 1S.-The Times special dispatch
from Washington says that the work of reorganizing
the army is engaging the attention of the General
in-Chief, the War Department and many leading
Commanders. The question SIS to which troops will
be mustered out and which retained is not fully de-
cided, but probably those whose terms expire prior
to October next will be the first attended to. 1t is
believed, however, that in re-Organizlng the army an
opportunity will be given TO every worthy officer and
every good soldier to remain in the service. To this
end an order will soon be issued requiring Depart
ment Commanders 10 ascertain the number of officers
desiring to remain; and appoint boards TO determine
their qualifications and report thereon.
Gen. Sheridan has been assigned to an important
Department Command in the West. not yet an
nounced. His cavalry will remain here to take par
in the great review next week.
CorIuo ~ tho Wo