New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-15
FROM WARRINGTON.

Special Dispatch to The n. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Moy II. l-o5.
PAYING OPP.
Arrangements are making at the Treasury to
pay off the Second and Fifth Corps. now cncamped in
the rear OF Alexandria within the next two weeks.
Discussed.
The Government has paid out S13O, 100000
for Its debt during the month.
GIN. FRANCIS FEssBsDES.
Brig. Gen. Francis Fessenden is at Wizards.
II is understood that he Is have the command Of
Division in the Middle Military Division. under Gen
Hancock
MOBILE.
The Government expect to be in telegraphic
communication with Mobile by to morrow night. The
guerras have subsidized and thus far the wires have
not been molesied between Washington and Georgia.
THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA.
A civilian who came through Virginia on
horseback in the track Of the Second Corps and two
days 10 its rear reports that he neither heard Of
guerras, and that he was wholly unmolested. In
every county were some Rebel officers and soldiers
turned, still wearing their uniforms for want Of other
clothing and going vigorously to farming with their
own hands A few women are still defiant. but the men
the sake OF peace and agriculture they were four
years ago be let alone in the wicked work Of destroy
ing the Union.
THE POTOMAC ARMY.
An order has been issued from the head
quarters Of the Army Of the Potomac. directing thai,
descriptive lists OF oil not veterans be made ont
and forwarded with view to their mastering out. In
consequence OF this the impression prevails that the
veteran skeleton regiments 10 be retained and
soidated. The Second. Fifth snd Ninth Corps are en-
camped In the Of Alexandria on McClellans old
parade ground. rejoicing that the end Of the war has
come and talking over their heroic battles. large
namber of the more adventurous speak freely about
emi grating to Mexico.
RICHMOND REAL ESTATE.
A speculator who went to Richmond some two
weeks ago to make investments In real estate IL he
could do 80 with prospect Of profit has just returned
here. lie made purchases for the that build
ngs and lots have been already put up high figure
the prices In many instances being three times that
charged before the war Lots In the burnt district can
not be had except at prices as great those charged
year ago Tor the same lots with the buildings them
Our informant says the amount per foot Is greater than
In this city This is tho voluntary tribute Of the people
to Yankee enterprise and thrift. The only answer to
any protest against the ertor,on being Times are
changed; this yere is gwine to be big city now.
youens have come
TO BE PAID OFF.
The Fifth Army Corps that arrived at Alex.
exandra yesterday has sent In to the War Department
the names Of 700 yalescent soldiers in the
In various parts OF country to be paid oil and mme
discharged.
THR PRRBDMEN's BUREAU.
Major-Gen Howard has been appointed at
the head Of the Freedmcn's Bureau.
THE ARMY OF GEORGIA.
Gen. Sherman's Army started from Richmond
on Friday and will be here. with the general at its
head. on Wednesday or Thursday.
PROBABLE CARTOON.
One of the highest officers Of the Government
suggests that The London Punch will DO lively to pro-
woke grim smile on the faces Of the Anglo. Rebel
bondhoders by cartoons Of their heroic President
scampering through the woods In womans bonnet and
frock. and betrayed by boots andkpur.
APPOINTMENTS.
The following well-merited appointments
have boon made BY the Hon. Secretary Of War; to date
March H. 1865: Major Thomas j. Leslie. Chief Pay.
master City Of NewYork to be Brig General BY breve
for the faithful end mertorous performance Of duty In
the Pay Department for the continuous period Of hy
years; Major Joseph II. Eaton. Paymsster United
States Army. to DO Colonel BY breve for faithful and
valuable service a. Assistant to the Paymaster
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