New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-04


their position and the air of chivaic romance thot
surrounded their enterprise secured them such general
sympathy among both army and people. that order
of the Commanding General TO restrain them could
have been enforced had he issued one They are CON-
manded by Gen. Shelby. also q Missourian, who is
highly spoken of as gallant and capable officer. They
have been the march westward for nearly month.
and should by this time be close to the Mexican frontier
if not already in Mexico Their numbers vaIiousy
estimated at from three to twelve thousand men.
SMITHS NEGOTIATIONS.
On discovering the feeling and determination Of the
troops, Gen. Smith Immediately dispatched Gems.
Buckner and Price TO New. Orleans to negotiate sur
render the basis Of the terms already offered to him.
At the time lie himself started and ordered the
removal of headquarters to this city, On his arrival
here two commissioner Mcssrs. Smith and Balinger,
sent TO Newt Orleans in behalf Of this State to
fer with Gen. Candy in regard to the status and civil
rights Of citizens Soon aftervard he visited the fleet
off Galveston. accompanied by Gen. Magruder; ap'
proved the terms Of surrender agreed upon by Candy
with.Price and Buckner published his valedctory ad'
dress and prepared to leave for the North whittier his
family had already preceded him. The arrival Of
President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation, which
reached here on the 9Th inst. and places him among
the exempted classes has probably changed his inten'
ion, as it has that of Mlgruder.
NOT so RICH AS REPORTED.
AS popular rumor. both here and at the North. has
ascribed to these two gentlemen the possession of i'm
mense wealth derived from the Mexican cotton trade
simple justice two gallant officers whatever their
errors or misfortunes. demand the RECITATION Of a
calumny unfortunately for them without the slightest
foundation in fact. Should they be arIdgued for
treason, neither of them possesses enough to enable
him TO retain the services of Tonbs lawyer for
his defense Thos. who know the character and
habits of the two will need argument to con.
vince them Of this Gen. MGgruler is improvident
and impulsye man, whose liberal and profuse expendi
lures never restrained by any thought for the
future He is indebted to the generosity Of friends for
the scant means by which he hopes. a refugee in
foreign land. to be able to escape persecution Gen
Smith, on the other hand is a gentleman OF most e1.
emplary life and spotess private character. pious
and humble member Of the Episcopal Church In which
it was his highest ambition to be permitted TO take
holy orders the termination Of the war his orderly
habits ard scrupuoas adherence conscientious dis
charge of his duties. all reasoning Of the
groundossness Of this charge. Indeed his lack Of ad
minstra,ive capacity as a department COMMANDER
placed the possibility of successful pcculaton beyond
his reach had be been so inclined
have never personally known either OF these gen
tlemon or enjoyed any favor at their hands. Their
present status fugtiyes gives little promise o!
"thlif" following this voluntary attempt 10 do them
justice; but deriving my facts from unsuestionable
sources. believe them, and make tho statement with
an answering faith in their truth.
AMNESTY MATTERS.
The numerous exceptions embraced in the Amnesty
Proclamation Of President. johnson have caused great
deal Of disappointment and anxiety throughout this
State II believed and hoped that the OF the
surrender Of this Department could hardly have been
known at Washington at the time the proclamation was
written future notifications will be adopted. calcu
lated to allay the excitement Of the public mind and
withdraw from desgniug men fruitful means Of
keeping alive discomfort and uneasiness.
NEW oRDER OF THINGS
TIE advent OF National troops. which promises the
Of mail and other communications and The
revival Of industry and COMMERCE by mpnriing new
sense OF security Is eagerly looked for Tho cordial
reception given 10 the Commissioners by the military
Of New Orleans and the concatoIy policy
indicated TO them as that OF the Government toward
the people of this State having their quiet inu
eDce, and gradually restoring public confidence The
people generally are disposed TO accept the change In
their destiny which the trial by arms has decreed.
calmly and submissivey. II permitted. The United
Stotos far was last week hosted over the Custom
House at Galveston in the presence Of large crowd.
who witnessed the ceremony with the most perfect de-
corum.
From Shreveport and Austin we have intelligence Of
the resignation Of Gov Allen Of Louisiana and Gov
Mnrrah Of this State, the action Of both gentlemen
being based on desire TO obstacles to the quiet
and speedy restoration Of their States 10 the fold Of the
Union.
The wheat crop, which has generally been harvested
has been abundant The protracicl drou.h, however
threatens to utterly destroy the promise Of corn crop
unless present indications speedily verified by co
piOus and plentiful rains.
Gordon OF Coiored Troops--Where they
Are BEING Sent Their Discipline-l
northumberland Not 4 n
precintcd-Tcmper OF the Citixru,-I
The Policy of Military Ru,e-uow
the Refugees Feel Gen. sherman,,
Order.
Correspondence Of Tho ~ Y. Tribune.
IgDiAXoLA, TEXAS, July 90 1865.
Since July 1st a Gordon Of troops, mostly col.
ored occupy tho Coast Of Texas from the Sabine to the
Rio Grande. AL the Twenty.fhh Army Corps are
here and joined with il the Thirteenth and Fourth
Army Corps-white troops The latter occupying
those ports of the State less removed from the
Gulf coast For ten days past the Fourth Army Corps
has been landing at this point and passing inward as
fast It's OF transportation permitted but not
as fast az the inhabitants here wond have liked Their