The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1865-06-17
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captain sent on shore a ME OF papers TO the SUN %
May, from San Francisco, but the wires being down.
we have but one day later from the East.
WASHINGTON, May pa special dispatch to the
Times says There is no doubt that Davis will be
tried in Washington for treason.
\ special dispatch TO the UOrid says: Counsel
for the defence in the conspiracy trial have samhohen
witnesses from every part Of the country. They whi
number 300.
The following letter was sent by c c. Clay TO
Gen. Wilson, surrendering himself.
Lagrange, Ga, May 10-Gencrai-t have just
seen a proclamation from the President Of the United
States Offering a reward Of $4,000 for my arrest
on the charge Of having, with others therein named
melted and concocted the murder OF the late treSi-
dent. Conscious Of my innocence. and unwilling
even TO seem TO fly from justice; confident OF my en-
tire vindication from SO foul an impu'auon, upona
full, fair and impartial trial. which | expect to re,
ceive. | shall go so soon as practicable 10 Macoh' anu
Oe'''N C c. CLAY. JR.
NEW YORK. May 23-The Herald'S Fortress Mon
roe correspondent says: The immediate place OF con-
fnement of JEFF Davis will be In the classmates. whioh
are rock-ribbed and arcbed mansions within the fort,
each constituting a fort within itself: On the Arches
of these classmates are mounted 5-inch Rodman
guns. The only connections from the fort with the
main land are by q ~salyport and q small postern IN
one of the bastions, the west side being spanneo NJ
each of these points by a drawbriigc, which can be
raised at pleasure, thus cutting on all communion
ton. ~,
The Rerala's Mobile correspondent says: The
rebel fleet in the Tombigbee river, consisting OF IL
vessels, SURRENDERED 10 NoUIlanueE OImPaVn' HN'
captain of the West Gulf squadron. Two oommo-
dores and 100 other officers of the rebel navy, sur
rendered with their vessels, and were paroled.
4 large number of the citizens OF Dallas county
assembled at Selma, and passed a resolution request
ing the Governor of Alabama 10 call the Legislature
together, with a view to restoration of the State 10
its former position in the Union. Judge BIRD, an IN
fueutial citizen, made a short address, IN which he
said that the war had decided two questlons-seces-
sion and slavery-and adversely to both lie coun-
seled Cancellation and moderation, and said 1t de-
.o,y - h ~ whether
Cancellation and harmony would be permanent and
substantial. These are the sentiments of the people
generally.
PROCLAMATION will not permit loyal negroes TO vote
1t is said that the superior officers OF Shermans
army are urging the removal of Secretary stanton
and a demonstration Of displeasure is looked Tor rom
the rank and file when they pass the ofhcial stand IA
front of the White House. This, it is said, would
have occurred to Halleck in Richmond II sherman
had not warned that officer not to show himsei 10
his soldiers.
Returning rebels are becoming quite arrogant in
Virginia, and the administration of Gov. Pierpont
expects trouble from them.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-As early as Z o'clock this
morning the people assembled on Pennsylvania Ave
nue. TO witness the grand review. The day is beauti'
full. Everything is in order for the march OF the
war worn troops. The Avenue at an early hour was
washed by the Fire Department, SO as to have 1t
clean In front of the Presidents house an immense
stand is erected for the gallant officers OF Grant ana
Sherman who are to review the troops, and another
stand on the north Slue Tor memDeTS Vi ~
Other stands are also on the Square. for the wounded
soldiers. The houses in the vicinity of the Presi'
dents house are adorned with figs and evergreens-
The route of the march is packed by people, all eager
to give the heroes a hearty welcome.
The column commenced to move at 8 o'clock, the
first being headed by Gen. Meade, followed by his
staff. He was cheered along the route, the ladies'
waving their handkerchiefs. At the Capitol, emil
dren were assembled, who distribute bouquets and
loose flowers to the gallant men as they pass. The
soiled and tattered flags Of the soldiers are proudly
borne by them amid the cheers of the lockers on.
t The Cavalry is frst,i in order to pass in review. under
Gen. Merritt. Gen. Gustav bears a beautiful wreath
on his arm, presented to him. At the Capitol and
!, in the vicinity of the stand at the Presidents house
\ a dense crowd is congregated. The Avenue 10 per-
t fectly clear of all vehicles, and the march IS uninter'
rupted. Thousands of persons, including many IRON
It other cities who have come specially to see the pa
geant, line the sidewalks from the Capitol to thu
8 Executive mansion, a distance Of a mile and a half
r The windows and balconies of all eligible positions
including the house-tops. are occupied by deeply IN
8 terested spectators. All public business is suspended
n There is a general holiday. The Capitol bears tn
motto, in large letters. 8 The only National Debt W
o can never pay IS the debt we owe 20 our 'lc'oriou
70 Union soldiers"
At the North Capitol at least 10000 school girl
a are assembled, neatly dressed. There was mucl
Is pleasant excitement among them IN pressing forwar'
Of to present flowers TO the soldiers. These childrel
1T also sung patriotic songs to the troops as they move
re along. All arms of the service are represented II
l. full force, and the occasional insertion OF a body G
Al Zouaves served to relieve the sameness and gave
re IL uCN hOOhib NP ~
I'd tinuous moving line, as far as the eye could reach
e. of National and State, Division, Brigade, Regiments
IL and other flags. Some wore new stars of gold glis
n tening in the sun. These contrasted strongly wit
ID the flags tattered in battle or bare shreds. Other
O. we're thickly covered with the names and dates
We battle fields, where victories were won by tines
If proud veterans. The flags and rifles were decorate
IN with 1Owers. and many bouquets hung from musRet
ir The troops did not, as TO dress. present a war-wor
1g appearance, as all were vel! and cleanly clad. The
st fine marching elected praise from every tongue.
no On the south side of the Avenue, fronting the I'll
to ecutive mansion, a stand was placed, handsomel
Ie- festooned with national flags. AT various poin
he we're inscriptions, such as ATLANTA, ''Wilderness,
Oh Stone River South Mountain g Shiloh,
.Vicksburg., Savannah" .. Richmond "P,
cd tersburg,'' a. Coal Harbor." The stand was in pa
of occupied by President Johnson, members of the Ca
ID. met, Generals Grant, Sherman and other distii
M guished army officers. On the left were members
the Diplomatic Corps and their families, zoo tcke
a having been issued to this class Of spectators. Z
nd stands provided for the purpose, were George Ba
croft, and the following Governors of States: Core
oh Buckingham, Andrew, Fenton, Fairchilds, Bradtor
Tut Curtin and Smith; Senators Wade, Sherman, WI
ID son, johnson, Chandler, Harris, Hendrickson, Dl
US, on, Foster, Morgan, Conness, Lane OF Kansas; al
Representatives Schenck, Hooper, Marston, Lyme
Hoge, Porter, Kelly, jerks, Loan, and ex-Speak
,ol. GrOY. There were at least 80 naval officers bearil
all the highest rank, and as many army officers. inclu
pe- ing Generals Hancock, Wilcox, Cadwalader, Hitc
our cock, Newton and Rawlins. AS Corps and Divisio
passed in review of the President and Lieutenar
dy. General Grant, their commanders severaily LETT t
the column and took seats on the platform. Judges
ne Courts, Chiefs of Government EuresSs and 9th
ich public officers were similarly accommodated. L
ady crowd IN that part OF the city was extremely den'
the being the main point of attraction and the receivi
? of place, where was assembled the highest dignitariei
ing Gen Gustav rode a powerful morse rgsuVe, All
tile times ungovernable. When near the treasury l
itb. partment, the animal madly dashed forward to