The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-20
New York, May 10.

New York, May 10.
The Times Washington special ssvs
Gov. Wells, DR., Hugh Kennedy and Dx
Colemao, Of L ,uisians, are here. The,
have come with tbs detention Of procur
ing the dIsplaceme Of Gen. BaOSs. fs
Their cause OF complaint being his re
noval of Dr. Kennedy frpn the snayor,ii
- Of New Orleans, to which he had heer
appointed daring shs absenos Of Gener,
Banks.
This step, which vas absolutely ncces
AIRY to save .hc city from disloyal man
INTO whose hands under Msyor Kennedy Z,
rule, it was rapidly falling, met the hear.
ty approval OF all loyal citizens.
From the most authentic sources We
have learned that the efforts Of these
gentlemen aga,nst General Banks h.ve
been fruitless. The confidence Of the
administration 10 the patriotism ssd sbilj.
t. of the commander Of the Deparlmes.
of the Gulf remaias anshanged.
The Trlbune's special has the follow.
ing ...-s-s,s.
Governor Pisrpont, OF Virgins, pur-
poses to leave Alexandra 90 Wednes.
day, accompanied BY the other S.sss on
cers and his family. with the archives Of
shs government, in spsciai boat, and to
proceed TO Richmond a.. the capital of
the commonwealth.
The executive mansion, recently vscat.
ed by Extra Billy Smith, is pat il order
Tor his occupation. The loyal people Of
Richmond are preparing to give the Gov
srnor cordial public welcome.
General Shendan has been assiOped 10
10 important department command in the
West, not yet announced, .nd bis old eta f
starts for it to morrow The cavalry viii
emxin here and take part in The great
ev,ew next week.
General Grant vas in consuitatiee With
this morning. 4
Gen. Merritt. of the cavalry, has been
ppoiuted TO folt M,j ,r Generaiship, TO |
Is.s from April Sta.
All the effects of Mrs. Lincoln are
'oxed and directed 10 Chicago. The f. |
a'ly take their departure on Monday for
be same place.
|; is stated that the Assists nj Secretary |
Jana has determined to resign his posi-
ion In the war Office and that Msj1r T.
!. Eckers long Superintendent Of the
Military telegraph, is named as his sue
essor.
l. is further understood that Presid ent
ohnson's forthcepipe pfocis-nsson viii
e In reality withdrawal of the uneopdi.
Ional amnesty witch Mr.. Lincoln prof.
cred and he substitution Of an offer OF
muesty on certain specified conditions to
epentans rebels below the rank Of Brig
ieneraI. the terms Of psrdon being made
ouch more defiui,e aud the amnesty mar.
aw in it's scope. 1t il added that oil
ebeis who have been in the civil service
f the JEFF. Davis government, either at
ome or abroad, are to be added to the
lasses excepted from the rev smnesty.
The fterald's special has the follow.
ny:
The late rebel Governor Bnovp, of
ieorgis, reached Washington yesterday
loder guard and was placed 10 the Old
.pltsi PRISON. Is Is reported the Gov
,rL ment designs to use him . witness 10
he Trial oi JEFF. Davis tor somplicity 10
he assassination plot.
Il is understood that the new amnesty
PROCLAMATION wii extend 10 al below the |
ank OF Lieut.. General in the rebel ser
-iee.
The Cabinet has as yet under coEsid !
'sation The question DEMONSTRATION. and
/ is understood there is considerable di- |
Tersity OF opinion in regard to important
letails in connection with this subieSs.
Secretary Stanton is understood 70 differ |
7ery decidedly FROM the kresident spd |
some OF his colleagues in regard to the |
proper courss to be pursued in restoring |
he rsbeIlious States into the Union. He |
. supported by oos st LEAST aad perhaps
,y two ofthe Cabinet. While the others
,ius with the Prssidsat.
The question of negro su6rags is TIE
great stumbling block il the gay o{ h.r-
souy. There is reason to belisvs that
he President is disiaclioed to take the
Of extendiag the ssffrsee to |
he colored citiSsns until be has had %
fsscsesAiaiag ~ ssacnen.
+ Cee&rees sos ~ ssA3est.
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