Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-06-02

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Harris,
Nrw Yo,x, June s.-The Tissa' Wssh
ipfs0o a {so,es "a Der. u Nissan nsivsd
bsss yestedayOn ths invitation q - Pres
ident. -. ,1,
Congressman Harris, Of No. tried ios per-
..sdinR rebel soldiers not 70 taka the cath
~ allegiance, was seutooood-te fnprison-
ment for 8 years and the forfeiture Of al
civil rights.
RENTED the sentence.
New Yonk, June 2.-Gen. Sherman kept
himself quite secluded the greater part Of
vesterday, but In the afternoon he rode in
he park. In the evening he visited Niblo's
Garden. Wherever recognized be met :
cloriou reception, but positively declined to
make speeches. He shook hands freely
With the the crowd, and said ! few words.
The World says that the Memorial Diplo-
matioue Of May Is, makes public the impor.
tant fact that the Government Of Presi-
dent johnson has instructed the American
Minister in London to require Of the English
Government prompt decision ~ to indem-
mites to the United States for losses caused
federal citizens by Confederate cruisers,
such as the Alabama, constructed and equip.
ped in English ports since the beginning
Of the war. The Memorial says, President
johnson only renews I demand made sew
eral times BY President Lincoln and denied
by England, but be accuses with more Wig
or and energy than ever.
NEW York, June 2.-The Herald's Wash
ington special has the following: II is be-
lieved here that the President is not in "a
vor Of negro suffrage, except in some mod
fled form and under certain qualifications.
1t is also understood that the mission Of
Gen. Sicklss to Bogota is for the purpose
Of obtaining grants for the purpose Of set
Ting them with blacks from the United
States, and that the late President, who
authorized the mission, was willing to give
$l5, 900, 900 for adequate territory
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will withdraw their diplomatic establish.
ment from this cruntry in consequence Of
the Congress having refused to make any
appropriation beyond the present year.
The iron clads and monitors attached to
West Gulf and their squadron are to be
laid up, now that the rebellion is finally
crushed. They will not be brought North,
but will be laid up at some convenient point
on the Mississippi river or one Of its tribu-
tarics, not yet decided upon.
communication was received on Mon
day at the Land Office from the Surveyor
General Of Kansas, covering contract or
deed for survey Of lands on direct route
from Sioux City to Montana and Idaho,
and the opening Of a road on the route.
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New YORK, June at is not true that
Davis has arrived here, as was announced
with great positiycness, and particularly by
the sensational press. He is still in the
casematc at Fortress Monroe, and it is not
probable that he will be brought up the Pc.
tOmac until after the conspiracy trials are
concluded-say week after next. No re-
QUESTION has yet been made on the Navy
Department for transpor or gun-boat con-
voy. 1t is not yet even decided positively
that Judge Carter will try the greatest cui-
prit, though the Judge has not the slight
est objection, and such disposition Of the
case is probable
Another Of the conspirators has been ar
rested near Canada, alive, and brought here
and lodged in the arsenal.
The Herald's special says is finally dc.
c'ded 10 turn Davis over to the civil author.
ties.
Governor Brown has been released on
parole.
1t is said Secretary Stanton intends to
renew the assault on Sherman in q rejoin-
der. having possession himself Of Breckin-
ridge and Johnston's revisions Of the ne
gotiations and some statements he vii, use
to ustain himself.
Gen. Howard has gone to Richmond to
organize the affairs Of the freedmens bureau
in Virginia.
The Sanitary Commission is supplying
the troops at Washington and elsewhere.
with fresh vegetables, also underclothin
and stationery. ::
1t is thought that the testimony in the
conspiracy case, will close this week.
Reverdy johnson has PREF ared protest
denying the jurisdiction Of the commission.
Davis according to all accounts is execra-
ted in the South, aud his possible fate ex-
cites no particular sympathy.
The 9Th corps has arrived near Washing
ton from Richmond They had a severe
march, the roads being in horrible condi
ton.
A number Of the troops Of this command
are also to be discharged from the service.
The Tribune's Washington special says:
The release Of Gov Brown on parole
greatly displeases the soldiers, rs they hold
him responsible for the horrors Of Ander
sonville prison.
The city is filing up with the political
leaders Of the rebellion, excepted in the
proclamation. Many Of them have
frequent interviews with the President.
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