The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-05-14
The Trial Of the COnspIfaiors.
Confirmation Of Republican SUI.
Cesses In Mexie0.
Later from Kirby Sm1h's Depart
meHi.
Rebels Determined to PrOIOBg
t7- the Var
Booth applauted and Compared
10 BFutuS.
Arrest Of Z. N. 7. Hunter.
Disturbances at LyHChbnrg.
Surrender Of JeR Thompson.
Arrival Of Troops near Washing.
ton.
Arrival Of Troops near washing

Arrival Ol troops near haSillhS'
ton.
Gold 1SOI-S.
WAsHISsFOs, Nay l3-Ths Chronicle
this morning speaking Of the court engag-
ed in the trial ofthe assassins and conspir-
> ators, says the only step which has been Ia
ken not in accordance with ordinary trials is
that this far the court has sat with closed
doors. How long it may be necessary to
maintain this prscaution cannot now be
determined, as it was adopted to ascertain
the truth alone. Il will not be surprising
if the complaints Of the New York press
are swollen into a torrent Of denunciati0n.
Yesterday the evidence was Of So much
importance as to convincingly establish the
propriety of this very alternative. The
lives Of some Of the witnesses depend upon
this regulation, and we feel free to say that
none were more conscious Of its necessity
than the witnesses themselves, most Of
whom are honorable, intelligent and pat
riOtic citizens.
NV YoRK, May l3.--Ths steamer Liber-
ty brings Havana dates to the s.h inst,
and Vera Cruz to the "a, which confirm
the reported capture Of saItillo and Monte
rey by the Liberals. It is reported that
Juarez would establish his Capital at Mon
terry.
MaIimilian on reaching Orizaba heard Of
the fall of Richmond and the capitqlation
of Lee, whereupon he fastened back to
Mexico and dispatched his chief Of Cabine., |
Mr.. Loyn, to the United States, who az
rived at Havana in time to take the Corsi- /
ca. There are various reports as to his /
mission. 3D..
Don Jose Romera Pachereo, ex Minister
Of State, died in Mexico on the 18th ult.
The English railroad company have sub
let portion Of their road from Vera Cruz
to Mexico to a French company, thus Civ
ing France another claim on Mexico, COM
bining English and French interest.
The Jecker fraud is accepted by Maxi
milan, and the six million dollars are TO
be paid in one million annual installments.
Several Of Msximilian's Governors have
pronounced against him.
It is said rebel deserters are joining Cor
tinas.
There was large FIRE in MatamOrss on
the 5th.
ALsAEY, n. T., May IA break is re-
ported in the Eric canal at Amity Springs,
about midway between Cohorns and sohea-
e;tady. A part Of the canal bank has slid
into the Mohawk river. No boats have
reached the Hudson river from the canal
since yesterday P. n.
ST. LOUIS, May 1S.-Tho Republicans
Cairo special says Shreveport, La, papers
contain numerous accounts Of the ac-0u Of
the military and people of Texas, in their
determination to prolong the war.
A large meeting at Shreveport, addressed
by rebel Governor Allen and several Off
GERS high in rank, snd ali taking the same
ground as Kirby Smiths appeal, already
telegraphed, and urging the soldiers and
people to renew their efforts to continue
the struggle. 4
Col. Flourney of Texas, delivered glow
ing Panegyrie on Booth. he compared him
to Brutus, aud predicted for him like Gu
during fame.
Kirby Smith, Gen. Price, Buckner, Tx
Governor Reynolds Of No, Col. sprague, 1
Gen. POpe's Chief of STAFF, was at the
mouth of Red River on the 9Th inst, wait
ing the arrival Of Kirby Smith TO negotiate
terms, and it is believed Smith will sur
render as soon IS he hears Of the action Of
Joe Johnston and Dick Taylor.
NV YORE, May l3.--The gold market is
weak and dull. The price shows a strong
downward tendency after the su5siding Of I
the last few days spsculations The prob
able idea is that the next step downward
will be to l25.
NEW YoRk, May l3.-Ths Commercials
Washington special says Z. NJ. Il. Hunter
has been arrested and brought TO Rich
mond, and confined in a gunboat in James
river. Il Is said that Hunter for a year
past has been DESTROYS for a re union, being
satisfied of the hopelessness Of the rebel
lion.
Reverdy Johnson's engag cement will pre-
vent him acting as counsel for Mrs. surratt.
Additional parties have been implicated in
the assassination conspiracy.
Extensive preparations are making for
the grand review on the other eide OF the
Potomac.
Washington special to the Post says
the trial Of the consprators was resumed |
this morning, and it "a believed the ezami-
nation of some witnesses who have been on
the stand for The past two dsys, was con-
tinued The Associated Press VIII soon be
furnished with all the evidence deemed
proper to be published
Ills understood eight persons who were
in the plot are now on trial.
Gen. Sherman is marching up with his
army.
W4sHIyeToN, May I5.-Ths Court for IN.
trial Of the conspiras0rs admitted reporters
for the press this morning.
The Tribune's Washington special says;
Most Of Crooks cavalry has gone 10 Lynch
burg, where it is said disturbances have
occurred between the blacks ard whites.
There are various ruuors concs-uinE the
trouble some saying the whites are to
blame, others, that The blacks commenced
It with arms piezsd up by them on lhs
battle fold.
DETROIT, May 13.-The Superior Court Of
this State today rendered a decision al
6rmiug he power Of Congress 20 pass
law making Treasury notes legal tender.
Arrange are being made for re-
opening Mount Vernon 10 visitors and .tis
expected steamer WI be permitted By
the War Department to make an excursion
| trip 70 the spot in q few days.
EEw YORK, Nay Is AT tie evening
stock exchange gold was quoted st 1907. |
The market IS very dull and steady. Gold
sold after cali at 1870.
EEw YoEK, May l3.--The steamers City
/ OF London, Bavaria and Brittanis, SAILED
to day for Europe, taking $54o. 900 specie,
and q large number Of passenger. The
steamers Republic and Msriposa sailed Tor
New OTleaua. The c. H. Livingston, Gen.
McCleIau, Ajax, cosmor, and others, sailed