The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-07

ration Of the Union Mr. Lincoln left City Point in the
flagship Of Admiral Porter, accompanied by the Bat
and ascending the James, arrived at Rockets Landing
early In the day He was accompanied, in the way Of
guard BY one company Of marines and company OF
armed sailors distinction without difYerence As the
Prssidsnt approached the headquarters Of Major
General wsitze the sautes were opened, and no was
found to be accompanied by Admiral Porter and an i'm
menss crowd Of the people, who accorded to their be
rator the cordial accamations Of owing him so
much II was truly cheering sight to see Abraham
Lincoln walking rather than riding in pageant, the
streets Of Richmondproud, but fallen city oftho South
followed BY an sdmrns crowd, where, but few hours
BEFORE he would have been the subject
Of rebel jest and nbaldry. which his own
patience has overcome. the approaching point Of
rebel reconsideration Of folly
LINCOLN DAVE LATE RESIDENCE.
The President upon his arrival In the city, imme-
diately escorted by his choice, upon foot to the
headquarters Of Major General weitze, commanding de-
partmsnt which in the house Of Jefferson Davis and
the threshold Of which that rebel crossed for the
INST time on Sunday evening" to take the cars for DAN
vile, followed by his broken army. The President
Of the United States receiving the congratulations of
sdmirtng auditory in the city Of Richmond, and within
the ass domestic precincts Of Jefferson Davis needs
comment TO the American people believe that
this atrocious struggle is quito at It's end.
A RECuroS.
Major General weitzel upon the sudden appearance Of
Mr. Lincoln, held extemporzed drawing receptions
In tho Executive mansion of the confederaoy which
the President loaned in his presence the chefest
traction He introduced TO the leading general
ocsp Of the Department Of Virginia and the Army OF
the James present in Richmond, among whom
General shepley, General Kautz, General Devens,
Gen Roberts, Colonel Ed W. Smith, Assistant Adjutant
General Colonel T. 8. Manning, Provost Marshal Gene
raj Army Of the James, Colonel Coughn Provost Of the
Department Of Virginia; Colonel Placidus Ord Assistant
Adjutani General Colonel Donnohoe, commanding
brigade; Colonel Hutchings, Major A. Il. Stevens
Major D D Wheeler, Major f. E. Graves, Captain Fred
Harten. Captain Lewis wetze, Captain Fitch Captain
Graves Captain Howard, Lieutenant H. s. Merrel
United States Army, and Lieutenant Struble
RIDES THROUGH CITY.
Just subsequent 10 the reception there private
conference after which the President rode out to the
city Of Acknowledged Of all his Presidential anec
lions
HIS srEaMER IN ME JAMKs.
The ride over, tho President proceeded to his ship
leaving the kindly realm Of future Developments
The Presidents condition Of body aud mind best under
stood BY presentation of the fact that physical
bity confessed those with him his carriage alone
prevented him from hosng tho nag Of his country
the ancient Capitol building Of vrginia-severa hundred
years or ago respect Of patriotism only four years old
In treason.
rHg PRysrST CONTENTS or IrBy.
The late prison Of Union patriots-Libby Prson-re
joices To day IN crowded complement OF rebel officers
solders They there for the express purpose Of
beng permitted to Libby ize just men suffered.
HoSoRs GENERAL wEuzEr-
The following elegraphic despatch received this
evening Major General weitze the first Of the Union
generals 10 enter Richmond The despatch signed by
the Mayor and other prominent ctzens:--
CINCINNATI, April 4 1896
Major General wEIrzxL:-
The Queen City Of the West sends greeting 10 her
native son He has deserved well Of the republic.
This gratifying despatch found General wei,zel
rounded by Q number " friends all q whom shared In
the glorious enterprise Of the occupany Of Richmond
sonRrMr-AS ORDER
The following order indicates that nobody shall keep
grocery In or about Richmond
OYrCg PROVOST MAnsHAL,
RICHMOND, April 8, 1865
All places in the city Of Richmond where intoxicating
liquors sold arc hereby ordered be Immediately
closed Any person whatever who shall sell give to
any enlisted OF the armies Of the United Saos any
intoxicating liquor, will be Immediately arrested and
summary punished
l BY direction Of Brig Gen. GEO. ?. SHEPLEY,
Military Governor Of Richmond
ruD. l. MANsxo, Lieutenant Colonel and Provost
Marshal of Richmond.