The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-09-22


from the Grand Lodge, now in session at Bal
timore, this afternoon waited upon the Presi-
dent to invite him to be present in that city
tomorrow at the unwilling of the statue of
Charity, in commemoration of the introduction
of Odd-Fellowship into the United States.
1 Past Grand Sire Nicholson, in his address
to the President, said that knowing the great
interest which hestook in everythingcalculated
to restore good feelings, and believing that the
convocation in Baltimore would 90 far towards
uniting the people, they had come to ask his
appreciation and his presence, which would do
much to bind the people of the North and the
South more fully together The southern
brethren had to-day expressed in the warmest
terms their love for their northern brethren
and believed the unity between the members
was now more complete than ever.
The President thanked the delegation for
their visit and invitation, expressed his gratif-
cation that they had delegates from all parts
of the country. The Order, by this convoca-
ton, showed good example-one worthy
everywhere of invitation. If he could possibly
accept the invitation, he would; but if absent
he would be present in spirit. The convoca-
ton was at the proper geographical point, and
could not fail to exert powerful influence
upOu ULlc people Vi ILe country III the re-eStaD-
lishment of good will any harmony.
In the course of the general conversation
which followed, the committee understood that
the President accepted the invitation. In view
Of this the president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company has ordered special
train for tomorrow morning, at half-past ten
o'clock. President johnson will probably be
accompanied to Baltimore by several members
Of the Cabinet and by the Mayor of Wash
ington.
THE wIRz TRIAL.
Washington, Sept. 19.-The trial of Wirz
was resumed to-day. The prisoner is improv
ing in health and appearance. He was ac-
conmodated with a sofa in the court-room.-
His counsel obtained leave to subpoena nun
Der of witnesses for the defense Amongst
these are Capt. Dyke Lieut.. Gamble, R.
Bowsi, of Georgia, NJ NJ Copeland of Mont
gomery, Ala, Surgeon Chisholm, of Columbia,
S. c., by whom it is expected to prove that
Federal prisoners at Andersonsvie, We're trea-
ted to the same fare and medicines as Con-
federate soldiers. Also, to show the scarcity
of provisions and every other necessary of life
during the last stages of the Confederacy. A
number Of witnesses were examined for the
prosecution, repeating the thrice told tale of
| suffering, starvation and inbumanity expert
enced by them and other prisoners at Ander-
| sonville.
THE INDIAN COMMISSION.
Fort Smith, Sept. 19-The differences be-
tween the loyal and disloyal Creeks have been
amicably adjusted. Most of the. delegates of
the various tribes represented have now signed
the treaty with the Government, with note
appended claiming the non-forfeiture of their
land, annuit les, &c.
The Southern Cherokee delegation reported
that about 5000 Cherokee are in the Choc-
taW and Chickasaw nation on Red river in
destitute circumstances, and asked the council
for relief. The commissioners have refused to
recognize John Ross as Chief of the Cherokee
nation, on account Of his duplicity and bad
faith with the government, and paper has
been submitted by the loyal Cherokees asking
the commission to recind their action.
THE ST. ALBANS RAID
| Washington, Sept. 19.--It is understood
that the Secretary of State has been officially
informed by the Governor of Vermont that
the Canadian authorities have paid to the
banks at st. Albans in that State, $39, 512.75
ia gold, and $4,000 in bank notes, pursuant
to an act of the Canadian Parliament, on ac-
count of the amount deposited with those au-
thorities upon the arrest of the St. Adams
| marauderS
THE REBEL STEAMBOAT BURNERS.
| st. Louis, Sept 19.-The trial of the rebel
steamboat burners, before the Military Com
mission, began here to-day, and the case Of
| VIM. Murphy was taken up. Colonel Mills,
| attorney for the prisoner, has given notice that
| he shall summons as witnesses jeff. Davis,
Secretary Mallory and Secretary Seddon, of
| the rebel government, and Admirals Farragut
and Porter.
| REDEMPTION OF NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
| Neao York, Sept. 19-At meeting of
bankers to-day, thirty-five or forty banks were
represented. A resolution to appoint COM
mittee to ascertain what banks will join in an
| organized system of redemption of their ma
| tiona bank notes was adopted. No particular
plan of redemption was discussed.
THE NEW YORK FIRE.
| Neao York, Sept. 19.-Among the property
destroyed by the fire yesterday was 11,0OG
bags of Manila sugar, ALA bales of hemp,
| $50 bales of jute $500 bales of gunny cloth,
800 tons of junk, and 300 bales of East India
| cotton.
CONSOLIDATION OF STEAMSHIP LINES.
Neo York, Sept. 19.-The Atlantic Mail
Steamship Company was on Saturday con-
solidated with the Pacific Mail Company, the
latter paying S4,500,000 for the ships and
| appurtenances of the former. Rumor says
| there will be a weekly line of steamers to Cali
4 fornia in few months.
TRIAL OF CHAMP FERGUSON.