Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

, THB AMNESTY AND ARREST New
York, June 1S.-Ths Times Washing
ton special states on authority, tina. there
is no truth in the report that John Mitch
ell has been indicted by the Grand Jury
|. at Norfolk
Fifty-one leading rebels Of Viginia
were indicted by the Grand Jury in the
United States Circuit Court recently at
Norfolk. Among the names intended to
be presented was John Mitchell, but
+ Mitchel's case was not investigated. The
jury reported bills severally against Cen
eral Lee and other noted men ameng reb
els. lately residing in Virginia. Shortly
after these indictments were reported, in
structions were given to the district at
torney to present the case of Mitchell.
Before he had time to do SO the jury had
finally adjourned.
Mitchel's arr st is understood TO have
been made by anticipation Of this pro-
ceeding, and for the purpose of securing
his appearance within the jurisdiction Of
tue Circuit Court Of Virginia 1t is not
believed that all those indicted, as above
named, will be tried for treason
Some of the leading loyal "irginians
are here to urge that Lee and others who
were paroled by Gen. Grant, shall be re-
lieved of their paroles and informed that
they are at liberty to leave the country.
and if they do not depart. they must stand
trial for treason. Others urge that Lee
be pardoned upon his petition now pend
ing before the President
Fortress Monr e, June 17.-John
Mitchell reached here to-day on the Hen
ry Burden, and was assigned quarters il
the fortress, under guard Of the Penn
sylvania infantry.
Among the rebels pardoned within the
last forty-eight hours, is Il. d. Bruce, OF
Kentucky, late member Of the rebel Con
gress, and formerly of the firm of Bruce,
Armstrong & Co, of Washington. and
subsequently of Atlanta, heavy contract
ors for the rebel government lie has
made over million of dollars out of the
war, which is safely invested, aud he
now receives absoluiion and protection
for his ill-goiten gains. His application
was strongly endorsed by George ID
Prentice, of the Louisville .Jouynal, and
it is also stated in his behalf that he was
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A great many instances of hospitality to
these patriots are now coming to light,
which, strange to say, were never heard
of before
New York, June 20 The Times
Washington special Of the 10Th says the
following comprises the names Of noted
persons whose petitions for pardon have
been filed with the President: w G..
Wickham, X. VI. T.. Hunter, Post Master
General Reagan, Generals Malone, Pick
EFT, Echols, Simms, Duke, Garvis.
Wright, jackson, Peck, w. w Boyce,
of South Carolina, Congressman; also.
w. Il. Aveny, Tenn; Brig Generals Jo-
seph X. Anderson, Beall, Caldwell and
Page.
There were thirty -four warrants for
pardon issued to-day by the Secretary of
State. All of the parties were citizens of
North Carolina, but none of them persons
of note. These pardons were granted on
tbs suggestion of Gov Holden.
The President gives preference TO per-
sons in humble positions, in hearing Pc
titions for pardon, and has determined
to hold under advisemelt for the present
all applications from men of distinction.
The President has likewise directed
that petitions for pardon shall be referred
specially to the governors Of the several
States where the applicant resides, and
the best evidence obtained as to the mer-
its or dement's of the petitioners. Also
that the Governors in each case recon
mend such action as. seems lust and
proper.
Washington ID. c.. June 2l-Gen
| Hurlburt is to be court-mariialed at New
Orleans on serious charges. Officers
from New Orleans report that Kirby
Smith made nothing privately in the
cotton operations, he only used cotton 70
secure pay and subsistence for his army.
! His Quarter-masters turned over to G-n
Candy, 5000 dollars in gold as rebel
property
New York, June 2l.-Secretary Stan
toms report of the operations of his de-
partment for the last wear of the war Is
published, from which it appears there
were forwarded to the field 4S6626 sol
diers, and mustered out and discharged
2sS, Ia. Over 200 flags We're captured
from the rebels There were 10000
colored troops in the service
The steamer Eagle brings Havana
dates to the 18th, John q. Breckinridge,
Col. Taylor, Capt. Wilson, aid-de-camp
to jeff Davis, two soldiers and negro,
arrived at Cardenas in an open boat, on
the 1lth, probably from the Florida
coast.
! New Orleans, June 17.-Gen. Sheridan
is busy directing the Texas expedition,
Gen. Meredith, commanding the cavalry,
is moving into Texas with large force
via Red river and Shreveport. General
Granger and staff and Gen. Weitzel and
staff left New Orleans this morning for
! Texas on the steamer Crescent. Gen.
Weitzel goes to Brazos and Gen. Gran
ger to Galveston, and is in command Of
all troops in Texas.
Cairo, June 20-A letter from Bag
dad, Mexico, June 9th, to the New Or
leans Times, estimates the French force
at Matamoras at about 1000. Cortinas
was reported advancing from Camargo to
take Matamoras.
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