The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-10

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Interesting Interview Between President john
= son and Another Virginia Delegation.
They Desire the Revocation OF tho
Twenty Thousand Dollars
Exception.
The President Can See No Reason for
Granting Their Request,
A FLORIDA DELEGATION In THE FIELD
, &C., &C., DO.


WASHINGTON July 9, 1865.
VIRGINIA pELza ALTON SEEKING THE REVOCATION
OF THE TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLAR EXCEPTION.
President johnson was waited on Yesterday by Mcssrs
James A. Jones, r. A. Lancaster VIM b. Haxall and = L.
Appeson representatives Of merchants and others Of
Vr,ipia who wished him to amend the amnesty pro-
clamaon by striking the thirteenth cxceptionthe
twenty thousand dollar clause They represented tnas
this feature interfered with the development Of industry
by binding up capital, and in this way oppressed tho
Door and when they endeayorsd to borrow money
in the Northern Middle States they were at once met
by the objection that perhaps they had over twcnty
thousand dollars and II they had, the accommodation
could be extended, that they were unable 70 give
work to the poor who called upon them, &c
The PRECEDENT reminded them that the amnesty pro-
cIamaton did this dstrust; it was the commits
sion of treason and the violation OF law that did It, Tho
amnesty proclamation loft these just where they
were beforc-it did add any disability to them IL
they committed treason they were aenabc to the
conscation law which Congress had passed. and whch
be as President, could not alter nor amend. In tho
amnesty proclamation he had offered pardon TO some
persons but that did not injure any other persons
Would they like to have the amnesty proclamation re-
moved9 Would they feel any easier in that caser
ADmEaArE--No; but it would assist US very much II
you would extend the benefits Of the proclamation
persons worth over twenty thousand dollars ntx
he had acted on the natural suproson that men had
aided the rebellion according the extent Of their pecu-
nary means Did they not know hiss
a DElEGATs-No, did not know it. r
The PRrsiDESr--Why yes, you do. You know per-
fectly we'll the wealthy mon OF the South who
dragooned the people into secession. lived in the
South, and know how the thing was done Your State
erShclmngy opposed to SECESSION but your rich
men used tho press and bues and your little army to
force the State Take the twenty thousand
dollar clause Suppose Is worth more than that
the over and the chances are ten TO one that
he made it out Of the rebellion by contracts, &c We
might well talk plainly about this matter. don'e
think you are 20 very anxious about relieving the poor
You want this clause removed to be able TO mako
money don't YOU II you are very eager Ia help tina
poor why don't you take the surplus over the twenty
thousand dollars you OWE and give 20 temf In that
way you will help them and bring yourselves within tho
benefits the proclamation. am free 10 say TO You
that think Of you ought 10 be taxed on all ovcr
twenty thousand dollars 20 help the poor When was
Ntary Governor Of Tennessee asscssed such taxes
those who had wealthy leaders OF the rebellion and
II Lat good effect
DElEGArE--It happens that none OF MS were lead
ers We staid long could, and we're the last
10 60 ia
TnE PRrsrprSr--Frequcntly those who wont 10 last
were among after they got in But be that as
a. may understand gentlemen, do not say this per-
sorally; am just speaking Of the general working OK
tie matter | know there hrs been an effort among
soe q persuade The people that TIE amnesty procama
ton was nurny them by shutting UP capital and keep
ine work from poor II does snch thing II that
~ all Il Ia done in consequence of the violation
OF and the commission OF treason. Tie President
concluded by saying tina. no would look at the papers
they proseitsJ but so far had seen nc reAson for
removing the thirteenth exception.
THe TRlAn or JErFrRsos DAVIS.
NOW that the conspiracy trial is over and the
fences OF the Military Commission are executed there
will be some debate action concerning he trial or
farson Das.4 L IL sA.uid b determined 70 Try BIN
"a rc 4son tie proceedings will Of course take place
before a civil tribunal; bi, from present Indications IL
m more probable that he win be tiled by military com
mssion the leader ihstgalor Of the conspiracy,
fJr It s said government quarters there are newly
dscoyerei pr, IFS leanst atm 10 that connection
GsvEaAt wEIohT's CORPS TO az MUSTERED ouT-
TIC renands- Of The Provisional corps under General
Wright will be mustered out OF service Immediately, IN
steau Of beng placed in camp on the Upper Potomac as
contemplated short time since week OF zen days
rey - r.c5ssary TO ne Sd the york
aRa.yAr % yx.ruArIoN FROM FLORIDA
Aicleratica from rlorda headed by Messrs BROOKS,
of Anpasrhcoia and Hopkins, OF Tallahassee, are In
the CITY and nope to President johnson tomorrow
concerning provisional government for Their state
The two ge ,teen named are understood to desire INC
aonontmsnt OF ex-Judge Marvin as Governor Mr.
u,ry,p WA e,r Owe twenty years Judge 81 the United
states District Court for the Southern District OF Forda
Although latrly residing IN the city OF New YORK. DO
Is represented as suitable and acceptable man 'or INC
nait,op Florida has been the last 70 apply for assist
,noe in reconstruction, and Ia the only one Of he
soredirs States without provisional government
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posrpovExrsr OF THE Nav PLAY Al NiBLo's.-The pro.
duc.on Of the new play, Arrah ma Pogue, which was
announced Tor this evening Niblos Garden, has been
postponed ur,l Wednesday in consequence Of furthoc