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The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Presentation 10 Chicf Engineer Decker.
MEETING OF TTF NEW YoRK AND shS FRANCISCO
FIRE DEP AKTMENT9.

Presentation 10 Chicf Engineer Decker.
MEETING Or TIE Spw YORK AND sAS FRANCISCO
FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
number Of prominent members of The san Francisco
and New York Volunteer Fire Departments gathered ist
evening at The Metropolitan Hotel the occasion Of the
meeting being the presentation of valuable gold badge
70 Chief Engineer John Decker, By Brodcrk Engine
Company No. J. OF san Francisco, ca. Shortly after
eight O'Clock tho asscmblagc was called order and
tho Hon. G. X. Garrison cxMayor Of san Francisco,
with Mayor Gunther OF Now York, was elected 10 occu.
py the chair James b. McMahon eycerk oc the Supc.
rior Court san Francisco ociotng secretary on
the introduction Of the hero OF the evening TO the
assemblage r. b. Cotter cx.foreman OF Brodcrick En-
gine Company No l. presented tic badge and accom-.
panying resolutions 70 Chief Engineer Decker who
spondcd in fitting terms. Remarks subsequently
made by Senator Ryan. Hon. ~ 7 Worihngton,
Colonel ,. H. huffman and Hon J.. " Burton, all ~
California and by Mayor Guniher, who foroshadowcd
The guests did not di.pcrse until late hour
The testimonial presented " Mr. Decker Is magniu-
cent specimen q workmanship which reflects credit
upon the artist and the manufacturer both ot whom are
IN. mbers OF Brodorick Enrine Company M J Tho
face Of the medal s blue enamel bearing The arms OF
the state or California encrclcd bv thirteen golden
stars. ON the plain ground. runs the nscrip
ton "Prcscnted by the officers aud members oi Brode-
rick Engine Company No !, o san francisco, Cal, Az.
gust a. 1885, to John Decker ESQ chief Engineer of
the New York Fire Department as token Of Their re-.
spcct and estimation OF his character IL fireman and
gentleman The badge Il pendent e. an eagle ~ sun.
burst and s fastened 20 ctht6 lainn pm formed 81
miniature hook ladder and coil a rope. The Eft is
valued at four hundred dollars
The san Francisco Department was represented bY
number Of rs most prominent members whose names
were noticed above New YORK had dcput2ad the Hon.
II Arcuarius q II Purs r Vice President u The itc
Department; Assistant Engineer Davidson John r. paft
late President Of the volunteer organizations j. &. Macy,
Treasurer Giles 2orhar wills Mayor General Graham q
the Excelsior Brigade Colonel Mchae Burns Adiutant
John u Coughln Mayor Gunther and other gentlemen,
all well known in public and private LIE
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Third Day.

RALEIGH N. c., Oct. 4, 1865.
No business OF importance was done in the North Ca
rolina State Convention to-day The Committee on
Business made report, and other committees were ap
pointed
The Committee Secession offered ordinance that
'he State has been out Of the Unon but that the
ordinance OF 1889 is still in force' and motion TO
pend the rules and put it the several readings
voted down.
No business was perfected
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Second Day.

RALEIGH, n. c., Oct. 8 1863.
The Governors message read to-day. II is short
and to- the point 1t says'The duties OF the Conven
tion too plain TO need suggestions from me, and
earnestly believe that these duties will be faithfully per
formed.n
Nothing Of importance done to-day except the ap
pontment OF Business Committee
The Convention will so zeaously to work on Thursday
There doubt but that clause will be inserted in
the constitution Of North Carolina prohibiting slavery
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Meeting OF Railroad Presidents.

st IOtIa, Uct Z, ISb5.
The railroad presidents representing the Ohio and Mis-
sssippi. Little Miami Ohio Central, Pennsylvania Cen.
tral, and other railroads. who went excursion 10
Lawrence, Kansas, a few days ago, ana who will meet a
commission appointed to inspect the Union Pacific Rail
road have engaged 10 construct sixty mos Of the Union
Pacific road Of Lawrence by the 1st Of next May
The iron for this road has already been purchased and
shipped by Edgar Thompson President OF tho PennsyI
vana Railroad Seven miles OF the track w already
completed west Of Lawrence and will run TO Topeka
In November
Arrangements have also been made 20 build q railroad
betwsen LNaveaporth spd Kansas Cav at opcs
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
NORTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
Address or Judge Readie, President OF the
COnvonttOn-All the Members Subscribe
to the Oath OF Anegiane TO the United
States, dc.

RALEIGH, N c., Oct q 1866.
The Constitutional Convention assembled to-day at half
past nine o'clock in the Hall of the House Of Commons
Mr. Lewis Thompson Of Ber,ie being chosen temporary
chairman, and Tod CALDWELL aid to Governor Holden,
clerk. Mr. Thompson has been all along opposed TO
secession
After preliminary business, the Convention met for
may at twelve O'Clock, and after calling the roll all the
counties except three found fully represented and
all members present took the oath to support tne cons
tuition OF the United States.
Edwin G. Reade, of Person county, was unanimously
elected President of the Convention Mr. Reade Judge
Of the Superior Court Of North Carolina and
Der OF the State Senate during the war; having been ap
pointed by Governor Vance to fill vacancy. He opposed
the aggressions OF the Davis administration and favored
peace measures before the close Of the Upon taking
the chair Mr.. Reade spoke as follows:-
GENTLEMEN THE CoSvEyTIoN-As the representatives
OF the people Of North Carolina assembled at
time OF great pcrpexy to reorganize the government
which has been disturbed by protaced and disastrous
war IL il gratifying to know that virtuous and ntelli
gent people have chosen body OF men distinguished for
abilities, Of mich experience and of exalted patriotism,
fully equal to the grave matters which ntrusted 10
them AS the interests of constituents the same,
it TO he hoped that there will be little conflict of opin
Ions among and that frank speech and courteous
VIII distinguish intercourse that he who has
been called preside deliberations will find but
little inconvenience from his lack of experience and will
be enabled TO use the position with which he has
been honored, he earnestly desires TO do,
for its legitimate objects only. Fellow citizens,
are going home Let painful reflections upon our late
separation and pleasant memories Of early union
quicken footsteps towards the old mansion, that
may grasp hard again the hand of friendship which
stands at the door and sheltered by the old homestead
which was built upon rock and has weathered the
Storm enjoy together the long, bright future which
awaits With the guidance of Infinite wisdom and
the Of q mercful Providence, which earnestly in
woke for the Convention and for each individual mem
ber invite you the calm consideration and wise sou
tion of the important questions which to result in
in the prosperity strength and grandeur Of nation
The address delivered amidst profound silence
and the very impressive.
The organization was concluded by the election Of j.
H. Moore clerk, and list of sstants door keepers
&c
A committee Of seven appointed to report rules,
and committee of three to wait Governor Holden
and inform him that the convention organized after
which the Convention adjourned until to morrow.
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
The Consolidated Toledo. wabash and
Western Railway.

u
The great consolidated Toledo, Wabash and Western
Railway Company have unanimously elected the follow.
ing Directors tor the ensuing year:~A Boody, J. IT.
Knox ~ Iitchhcld, y X. Jeesup, J Ross, J Spears,
j. Dunlap = Humphreys. w. Kidd w a. White, T.,
Wells L. filton q. Cecil, W Colburn aud J. n. Drum
mond.
The following gentlemen were elected officers Of the
company n Boody President; W. Coburn, Vice
President and General Superintendent, and j. ~ Drum.
mond, Secretary and Treasurer
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
General Grant ut Pittsbnrg.

PInseuRG, Pa Oct. 4 1865.
General Grant arrived here this morning, amidst great
enthusiasm, and escorted by grand procession
through the principal streets to the City Hail. where he
held public reception Business partially suspended
The General leaves special train tonight for Wash
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Three ThousDrd Five Hundred BALES OF
Cotton Burur0.

IfIkO, III, Utt 3, TNDJ
Three thousand nvc hundred bales Of cotton were
burned NJ Memphis on Sunday They were owned by
Hne 4 Carkson, Harris Wofmlcy, and the United
States government. Tho private cotton WINS insured
Tho nrc Is supposed ~ have been the work Of ncen
diary. Tho DE soto, Rtna aud New York Insurance
Enmnnniea tho nrlncinnl lnsors.
The New York herald., 1865-10-05

IAiRO, III, OCT. q I8H5'
The gunbcats Victoria and GenerakPrce sod ".
day at Mound city. The former brought ten thousand
SoIIsrs and the LATER fourteen thousand
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Marriage OF Major General Hooker.

Major General Hooker married last night to Miss
Olivia Groesbcck, Of this city.
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Nj S S S S Up PI.
Returns or the Election ON Last Nom
dny-A Close Vote on the Candidates
for Governor-Judge Fisher Supposed
20 be Chosen-Ge1eraI Repudtatfon OF
All Extension OF Privileges 10 the Me-
grocs, Ne.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct 3, 1906.
Tho election in this state passed OF very quietly yes
tcrday. The vote for Governor will be close between
Judge $. Fisher and General y q Humphreys though
the from the southern portion OF the State will
probably the election Of the former gentleman.
General Humphreys is not eligible not having been par
doned by the President and II will be unfortunate for
the State if he shall prove to be elected.
In places where local candidates have sprung the
question Of the admission Of negro testimony in civil
courts the admission candidates have been
FULL thus ropudiatng the late proclamation Of Governor
sharkcy tho effect that courts should receive negro
evidence.
The returns come in slowly, there being but few mail
routes established
The Legislature will meet next Monday week, and
many OF the members will bring election tickets with
their credentials general reputation Of everything
looking toward the civilization Of tho negroes may bo
expected
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Court OF Appeals Calendar.

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The following thc deys calendar Tor THURSDAY octo.
boz 5Nos. l00, l6l 162. lo3. les 100 lee. ios. th
Ill and l72
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
CUR TUN!s!GN VISITORS.
EMBASSY TO PRESIDENT J0lINSON.
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OBJECT OF THEIR MISSION.
The Resources and Government
OF Tunis.
&c. &c. &c.

London is said to be always thronged with foreigners
Specimens OF every nationality make a Babel OF her
reefs New. York is not less remarkable in this
feature Chinese and IIoquos Indians, Poles and Prts
sass, japanese and New Zealandcrs may be found in
large numbers promenading our thorough'arcs and
yesterday addition in this line made to the col
lection by
The New York herald., 1865-10-05
Tugtp erAY fs AMERICA.

The embassy only intend rcma ming IN this country
but short me and will probably proceedt 10 Washing.
ton this day In order 70 obtain early interview with
the President We sincerely hope their stay, however
short may BE- pleasant aud g NJ the recollection OF our
city NAV cling ~ them We have seen bat few of the
nationality a. whom they belong IN America, end hope
the amabc relations at present existing between 'ne
United states and funis may long continue
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20


The Democrat. speaking of the jollifcation ir
this place over the surrender of Lee and his army
says: "The remarks Of Col. Bailey. C.. Fl. Reeve
Capt. Johnson and one or two others were in the
main unobjectonAble."
1t 30 happens that Col. Bailey did not make q
speech on the occasion referred to. Rev. Stewart
Bailey made short speech, and II the Democrat
means to say that his remarks "were in the main
unobjectionsble." we cannot see how he can con-
sistently object to what any Of the rest said But
be this as it may. the junior editor 1--WE did not sec
the senior any where around during ne exercises,
must have been considerably obfuscated under q
cloud Of fome Sort not have been able TO discover
the difference between Rev. and Col. Bailey
This simple fact demonstrates how unreliable are
the statements Of that malignant sheet. Envy
malice and hatred toward every good Union man
flls the hearts Of its editors and obscures their
moral vision to such oxtelt as to distort patri-
otism into the appearance of something highly dis
sustng, and morality and humanity into vice and
fanaticism.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20
Address of President Johnson.

WASHINGTON, APRIL l6.-The following are the
sremarks OF Presideni Johnson after receiving tho
soath and and being declared President of the Uni
ted States:
d GENTLEMEN: I must be permitted to say that Il
have been almost overwhelmed by the announce
ment Of the sad event which has so recently occur
red. 1 feel incompetent to perform duties so re-
sponsible those which have been so unexpectedly
thrown upon me. As to an indication ofany policy
which may be pursued by me in the admins
tration of the Government, have to say that that
must be left for development tho administration
progresses. The message or declaration must be
made by the acts as they transpire. The only as
surance that can now give of the future is refer
ence to the past. The course which have taken
in the past in connection with this rebellion, must
De regarded as guarantee of the future.
NV past public life, which has been long and la
borious, has been founded as |, in good conscience
believe, upon great principle of right which lies
at the basis of all things. The best energies ofmy
life have been spent in endeavoring to establish
land perpetute the principles Of free Government.
believe THAT the Government passing through
fits present peris, will settle down upon principles
consistent with popular rights, more permanent and
5cndurng than heretofore.
! must be permitted to say, If understand the
Feelings ofmy own heart, that haze long labored
TO ameliorate and elevate the condition ofthe great
2mass OF the American people. Toll and honest
4tuNocacy OF inc great principles OF Tree tT0Ver-
sment have been my lot. The !dutics have been
mine; the consequences Gods. This has been
Ethc foundation of my political creed. feel that,
lin the end, the Government Will triumph, and
these great principles will be permanently estab-
sished.
In conclusion, gentleman, let me say | want
zyour encouragement and countenance. ] shall ask
land rely on you and Others in carrying the Govern
Sment through its present perils. feel in making
Ethis request that it will be heartily responded to BY
syou and all other patriots and lovers of the rights
aand interests OF free people.
4 At the conclusion Of his remarks. the President
Srrceived tho kind wishes of the friends by whom he
! was surrounded.
] few minutes were devoted to conversation.
: All were deeply impressed with the occasion, and
She recent sad occurrence that caused the neccssi-
Sty for the speedy Inauguration of the President
was gravely discussed. Mr.. Johns is in fine
ahcalth, and has earnest sense Of the important
5trust cOnfided to him.
William Hunter, Chief Clerk Of the State De-
sparment. has been appointed acting Secretary of
Estate.
A special meeting of the Cabinet was held at
3the treasury Department at ten O'Clock this
Hing.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20
Proclamation by the President.

WASHINGTON, April ll-Another important
: proclamation is issued to day as follows:
By the President of the United States of America
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, For some time past vessels of war Of
Sthe United States have been refused in certain
sports the privileges to which they were entitled
GOV treaty, public law the comfy of nations, at
She time that the vessels of war of the coIn-
Il Y in which the said privileges and immuntics
have been withheld hive enjoyed them fully and
Jun nterupteily in the ports Of the United States
(which condition of things has not always been
Sorcibly resisted by the United States, although
sOn the other hand, they have not at times failed
Ito protest against and declare their dissatisfaction
with the sime. No condition exists ans longer
which can be claimed to justify the denial to them
sby any one of said nations, of the customary ma
3val rights, which has heretofore been 50 unneces
/ sarily persist I'd in.
Now, therefore, Abraham Lincoln, President
softhe United States, do hereby make known that
Iii, aftera reasonable time shall have elapsed for
tthe intelligence OF this pr1cla nation to have
Preached any foreign country in whose ports the
1 said privileges and immuniiics SHALL have been
refused aforesaid. they shall continue be so
Srefu'cd, then and thcncc'orh the same privileges
anil immunIties shall be refused to the vessels of
war Of the country in the ports of the United
States, and this refis. shall continue until the
war vessels of the United States shall have BEEN
placed upon entire equality in the foreign ports
aforesaid with similar vessels of other countries
The Unitel States, whatever ellim or pretensc|
Emly have existed heretofore. are now at least en-
Ititcd to claim an entire and friendly cqullity of
rights ard inequalities with ali other nations.
In witness whereof | have hcreunto set my
hand. and caused the seal of the United States tol
Pie affixed. Done at the CITY of Washington, this
lrh dat OF April, A. D 1865, and of the indepcnd-
fence OF the United States Of America the eighty,
ninth.
(Signed) a. LINCOLN.
BY the President;
L IL g.,
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20
Proclamation.
To the Poole of Indiana:

Iofa< Ico1f Of indiana:
II having pleased the Supreme Disposer Of event
70 permit the national rejoicing on account of re
cent victories to be turned into mourning by tn
death of the President, feel that while the SIM
cause exists for gratitude and thankfulness for tn
successes achieved by our arms. it would now b.
Inappropriate TO observe the 10Th day Of the pre-
sent month in the manner proposed in my procla
nation of the 10Th instant, and instead thereof,
do earnestly invite the people Of Indiana to sus
pend their ordinary business. and observe the SAM
day. THURSDAY. the 9th ins!int). as . day o
mourning. humiliation and prayer. in view of th
calamity which has befallen the nation.
Given nj the Executive Department, at Indian
spolis, this 18th day of April. 1865.
o. p. MORTON, Governor Of Indiana
Since the above was in type we have received
supplemental proclamation from Governor Nor
ton ch,nging the day to be observed in common
Grafton Of the great national calamity from Thurs
day to "Wednesday, to correspond w'th the dav or
which the funeral services OF the late Presiden
took place at Washington.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20

Wo might retort in kind upon the editors of the
Democrat for their low vulgari.y in reference to
in their last issue, but it would pay for US to
make BLACKBOARD of oursclf because they have,
and besides. We do not feel the least Injured by
their falsehoods and abuse, consequently can af.
ford to pass them by with the contempt they de-
serve. In justice. however, to the gentlemen re-
ferred to in the article in connection with ourself
We are authorized to pronounce the statements
false in every particular. We know they are, so
far as we are concerned, and if VIC, or any other
Republican, ever solicited Col. Shryock to place
this county under marshal law" as the Demo
brat expresses it, the editors of that veracious
print can prove the fact by Col Shryock himself
as we now relieve him from all obligations to re-
main silent.
While denying having solicited Col. Shryock to
|inserPosc his authority to preserve the peace and
prevent mob violence, at the time referred to- VIC
do not mean to say there was no cause Of
apprehension. II not, what did the loni and nu
|mcrous threats against the lives and property OF
prominent Union men, by the drunken and infuri-
ated rebel symplthasisers mean? Ifnot why were
|old and defenceless Union men Sc. upon and cruel
| y beaten by so-called Democrats II not, what
was the meaning of an Irishmans remark to NJ
\. o. Packard. on the stree.,-"Now, God damn
You, If you don't stick up TO what you have prom
lsed, you arc a cowarj?' If not, what did e. II
Reeve mean by proclaiming that he could by the
turn of his hand have twenty eight hundred men
here in few hours, and cause the streets to flow
with blood and burn the town TO ashes7 Were
|all these threats and demonstrations nothing but
dc vaporing and mere amusement 1t is true
the Union men, although they felt there was some
LANCER OF mob violence were not greatly alarmed,
intending, il assaled, to defend themselves to the
asst. Fortunately for themselves, we think, the
rioters concluded discretion the better part of
|ralor, and omitted the dangerous part of their
programme. That they seriously intended to
lestroy th, Office and murder the editor and 9th
Ter obnoxious Union men we have good reason to
believe, and all that deferred them from attempt
Ing it was the fear Of the consequences. Violence
md murder in their hearts. but they wisely
cared to face the danger, especially their lead
ers refused to head them, although they encoura-
.ed them in every other way possible, in sly way,
carefully RETAINING at the same time to avoid all
responsibility for what the mob might do. Had
&C thought it necessary to apply for prote :tion
rom any quarter we should not have gone to Col
'hryock, as he had no mean at hand that would
nave been available in time.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20
Capture of Mobile.
MOBILE. April 9. via Ca

MOBILE, April y, via CAIRO, April 10
Our troops under Major General Smith occupied
the city this evening at seven o'clock. The main
body Of the rebel army had evacuated il a few
hours previous to our advance. Slight skirmish-
ing ensued with the rear guard. The city surren-
dered after the rebel troops fell back.
We have captured about 5000 prisoners in all
with over 300 pieces Of artillery and probably three
rams and two gunboats, besides enormous amounts
of ordance and supplies
New ORLEANS, 10th. via CARo, l6th.-The
Times publishes official dispatches Of the capture
of Spanish Fort and Blakely, the former at 1890
a. m on the 9Th, with seven hundred prisoners, and
the latter on the same day by assault, and FIVE
thousand prisoners with lsrge amount of ordance
stores. The gunboats and troops proceeding unre-
sisted towards Mobile.
LATER-3- p m.-From n reliable source il is
learned that Mobile was captured last evening BY
a portion of Gen. Smiths command assisted by the
light draught boats, after short resistance by the
enemy.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1865-04-20
Progress of the War.

The Federal arms arc every where victorious
During the past week Selma, Alabama, an
Lynchburg. Virginia, two important points. will
large spoils and many prisoners, have been captur
ed. The latter place surrendered on the lth to
mere scouting party. Selma was captured on tn,
% inst, By Gen. Wilson's forces, 18th the entir
commands of Forrest and ROddy. Mobile wa
captured on the 9th, with two forts. 300 guns 5000
prisoners. and probably three Iams and two gun
boats. The Latest report from Sherman is. tha
he had started northward from Goldsboro in pur
suit of Johnson and that the latter was negotiating
for the surrender Of his army.