New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-12
NETWORK, FRIDAY, MAY IL. 1865.

and marching rapidly, reached here In six days, th
distance being estimated at nearly one hundred ant
ninety miles, The reason alleged for the rapidity
the march is that II was friendly trial Of speed be
Tween the two corps the members Of both being in ex
Ihubcrant spirits over the termination Of hosities
few days of rest will be accorded them, after which the
will pass through the city their way to Alexandria
Col. John s. Loomis Assistant Special Agent Of tn
Treasury Department has established his offices in tn
Custom House. formerly occupied by the headquarer
of MajorGep. Ord, and will probably be busly en-
gagged in issuing trade permits to the hundreds Of az
plicants, who since the occupation Of the city. hav
been impatiently waiting to begin business. Col l.
has, until now hesitated in the matter OF issuing per
nits. simply because not formally advised by Gen
IIaeck, in accordance with the existing law on TIL
subject Of the limits Of his command land the quantity
of merchandise which, in his judgment ought to be ad
mitted. The latter assumed that the late order o
President johnson on the subject Of trade in tn
Southern States rendered this formality unnecessary
The matter has been finally and satisfactorily settled
however. and trade permits will be issued tomorrow
radical change in the appearance of commerce RI
| will undoubtedly be the result OF this important
measure
4 MI. fdun, Formerly Oh lhc mouse Ol hitichho"s'
Faub of Washington. opened the First National Banl
Of Eichmend in the CustomHouse this morning. Ih'
City PostOcc viii also be removed to the same build
/ ing within few days ID. h. Parker. esq formerly
with the armies operating against Richmond as Special
gent Of the Post Office Department has received the
appointment Of Special Agent for the reestablishmcn
of Post Offices and post routes for the State of Vir
GINA. and will ut once vigorously inaugurate this i'm
porant and oDerous work. Mr. Parker, from his long
connection with Post-Oficc affairs, and from his mi
form urbaniiy and weknown enterprise. is emnenty
fitted for the duties Of the position 1t is 10 be hoped
hat something will be done to prevent the blum
dering irregularities Of the PostOfce here and 70
insure the speedy reception OF letters from the North
The main difficulty seems to be the lack Of clerical
assistance but, whatever it may be- ample time has
elapsed for the app LEGATION Of a remedy.
Every one is anxously awaiting the advent Of the
new State Government and the resumption Of law In
the Old Dominion. The hope is very generally ex
pressed that John Minor Bolts may be called upon to
act in some capacity In establishing the status
and his once spurned and disregarded counsel will
is believed so very far toward harmonizng the feel
ings OF the people. The fact may not be generally
known that Mr. Bolts, year ago. had prepared
belion from 1872, and embracing an account OF the
diabocal schemes Of intriguing politicians both North
and South. which resulted in the great contest just
past From limitations pf tie character Of the work
/, is one which will not only prove highly interesting
bet one which will astound and startle the civilized
world. exhibiting a. it will the selfish depIavity OF
many living and distinguished politicians. The publ
cation Of the work deferred by Mr. Bolts until the
81 he
why It should be longer delayed. And while speaking
LOT the book sn incident IN connection with II viii not
be Inappropriate.
Prior 10 the second arrest OF AFR. II. by the Rebel
authorize. here be had taken the precaution to depos,
his manuscript Of the book in the hands Of Unonist
of the city When arrested at midnight. his private
papers with the exception of the Ms, seized and
himself hurried away to prison. On the day subse'
qusnt he was visited by officer of the prison. who
desired to know whether he had concealed any docu-
ncnts previous to his arrest. Mr. Bolts at replied
that he had concealed one document which he had no
doubt the authorities would like TO perusc. What Is
:" eagerly queried the officer ;" must have it,"
II is returned Mr. Il. pacdly. and speaking slowly
a. be looked the officer full in the eye, n History Of
he Secession NJ and its Public aud Adc0
oates North and South since the days Of Calhoun p"
|" Where.i i, We must have H." again exclaimed
the officer impatently "You may have the
Ms only on one condition. and that is, that
you bring 10 from your master. Jefferson Davis.
written affidavit, duly signed,by himself that he will
on receiving the Ms hand it over 10 The Wig and
Eramiru to be published without alteration or muta
tom ." Blu, would you dare to publish work Of such
character" queried the officer Would darei'
replied Mr.. Bolts. " desire its publication The Of
fccr seemed somewhat astonished at Mr. Bottss com
placeacy and inquired why he desired its publication.
Because by c. sir" replied Mr. Bolts solemny rising
from his reclining position and shaking his clenched
fists in the officers face, "becaus lis publication rond
crate rsroution pihia reroinfion, in rhich could
take pars.' 1t is needless TO say that Fugitive Davis
did not give Mr.. Bolts the required assurance This
incident is given, not for the purpose of clarifying Mr..
Bolts but simply truthful Circumstance to intimate
the character OF his book. !. c. q.