The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-06

WASHINGTON.
All Rebel Prisoners OF War Below the
Rank Of Major to be Released
on Certain Conditions.
Another Reduction or the
Naval Force.
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President Johnson Violently
Threatened.
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The Writer. a Crazy Frenchman,
Arrested,
&C., &C., &c.
WASHINGTON, June s, 1865,

.vnseArESlSG LETTER FROM AN INSANE FRENCHMAN
To THE PREsiDESr-HIsA ARREST.
a fhroatenng letter was sent TO the President day
two SINCE which turned over General Augur
Investigate The writer arrested to-day by Colonel
Insraians order, and proved to be insane French
an who labors under the delusion, among Others that
Che government owes him hundred aud fifty thousand
dollars If not paid by the 10th inst he proposes
tale Tho matter into his hands and obtain revenge
Although not directly stating his intention assassinate
the President such the inference from its tenor He
hss been properly disposed Of
DISCHARGE OF REBEL PRISONERS OF WAR UPON
CERTAIN CONDITIONS
The President Is about to issue order directing the
discharge OF all rebel prisoners Of war below the rank of
major taking ths oath Of allegiance without spc.
cal application in each case as at present required.
Commissioned officers will be required besides taking
the oath, to enter into personal recognsance for its
faithful observance.
TRANSPORTATION FOR RELEASED REBEL PRISONERS
OF WAR.
The War Department has just issued an order directing
the Qaartermasters Department all furnish prisoners
OF war and citizen prisoners who have been may
released from confinement by OF taking the oath
OF allegiance to tho United States with transportation
their homes to the nearest po thcrcunto may be
practicable reach by the routes Of water and rail
road transportation.
THE ALABAMA DELEGATION.
The Alabama delegation had interview with the
Presiden, this afternoon
APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONERS OF FREEDMENs
AFFAIRS FOR KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE.
General Clinton B. Fisk of st. Louis has been ordered
to report General Howard as assistant commissioner
OF frcecdmens affairs for the States OF Kentucky and
Tennessee His headquarters will be ut Nashville Gene
ra' Fisk is now here awaiting the return of General
Howard
Tux PUBLICATION OF THE SUPPRESSED TESTIMONY
IN THE ASSASSINATION TRIAL. Ed,
Much surprise has been expressed at the publication
hrs in the Cincinnati papers of the suppressed testimony
in the assassination trial. General Holland the other gen
temen conducting the much chagrned at this
premature publication II intended to publish
this testimony through the press in the usual
manner; but il appears that Mr. Ptman, photographer
in the employ of Judge Burnett of the Assistant
Judge Advocates his responsibility furnished the
testimony to the papers in question in advance without
any authority for SO doing.
FURTHER REDUCTION OF THE NAVAL FORCE
II has been decided 10 reduce still further the naval
fore in active service The North and South Atlantic
squa'rons will consist Of about forty vessels Gulf and
river squadrons of about sixty vessels making total Of
vessels on home service Of about one hundred.
DESIGNATIONS VOLUNTEER NAVAL OFFICERS.
The designations OF volunteer officers continue
volunteer
distinguished themselves, who especially efficient
allowed to remain in service for the present when
they desire do So the that they be used
on the vessels which TO remain in commission All
sesncn and others employed whose time expires within
the next three months, mustered Out Immediately
upon application.
NAVAL ORDER KELATIvE TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF
DISCHARGED SAILORS AND MARINES.
The Secretary Of the Navy has issued order direct
ing that in the employment of mechanics and Others in
she navy yards at naval stations elsewhere in the
vice Of the Navy Department. preference be given to
such as have been honorably discharged from the Navy
and Marine corps and especially those who have
wounded or disabled provided they capable of per
forming satisfactorily the duties required Of them
EXPECTED RETURN or rBE SECRETARY OF THE
NAVY PARTY.
Secretary Welles and Postmaster Geuera Dennson are
expected home "Wednesday next. The party arrived
at Hampton Roads Saturday last and have gone up
Richmond previous to returning to Washington.
eECRErARy SEWARD Al wORK-FREDERICK sEw
ARD INPRoyISG.
Secretary Seward the War Department over four
hours to-day attending his dispatches foreign
paAs Frederick Seward is steadily improving in health.
HOTEL GOSSIP.
The appointment to the Sub.Treasury in New York
causes considerable difficulty The office is so rcspon
amounts and is liable to losses from The variety and
intrcacy OF ts daily transactions that wealthy men are
afiad 10 touch IT, On the other hand the knowledge il
gives OF the governments financial policy and the conse
quent opportunity OF operations in the street. makes IL
desirable for spectators and politicians Those whom
Mr.. McCuioch might prefer are unwilling 90 accept the
place The names of Mr. Hurbcrt of 81 Lawrence and
Lieutenant Governor Campbell are again mentioned.
II il understood here that the Draper and Weed far
tions have struck hands aud pull together oh
iect Of which is TO the former in the coecorshp
and place Mr. Blatchfori in tho Sub Treasury
Mr. Harrington, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
has actually received the mission to Switzerland This
he owes TO previous understanding with Mr. Seward
which the death of Mr. Lincoln prevented him from
carrying out. Mr. Field go Valparaiso ~ Consul
Out he wishes the mission TO Berlin For this he ID not
backed up in New York he expected to be- He Is an
accomplished man. and would appear well Ia Berlin
where he wants 10 70
ADDRESS fRoM the HELLENIC GREENS o. COS.
srANTiNOriT.
The government has received q translaon or the nj
dress of felicitaon Of the Hellenic Creeks Of Consian
cinope to Hon. w. Joy Morris United States Minister on
She victories which have saved this country against do
mcsc treason and foreign ntrgucs Thess Greeks also
toin In an address Of sympathy On the assassination or
President Lincoln and the attempt on the lite Of Score
Gary seward
MILITARY VISITORS To NEW YORK
General Augur will be in New York and attend the
great meeting on Wednesday night ohcr distinguished
generals Ia addition to those already announced deg,
10 be present and the display Of military heroes ON tho
occasion will BIO very brilliant
THg WORK ON THE CENSUS.
Rather than that the work the census should be
stopped, Mr. Kennedy the Commissioner, has formally
proposed TO Secretary Harlan TO deposit the necessary
FUNDS for completing IL in advance aud rely upon a
future appropriation by Congress to rcmunerate him
y OUR CONSUL AT VALPARAISO.
Hon. A. W Clarke, Of New York some time ago appo NJ
I'd United States Consul at Valparaiso, has accepted The a
continent, and will at once proceed TO his post
Court CsIcndar-This Day.
T. SUPREME CoURr-CIRCur Part Nos. 1913, 1850
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