Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-13
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RETURNING OF soLDIERs--sALE OF DRAFT WHEELS
NEw YoKx. June 20 Large numbers OF re
turned soldiers. en- route 70 their homes in New
England. passed through this city to day, and
more are expected to- morrow
The wheels used By the Provost Msrshals 10
filing the drafts 10 New York. are TO be sold al
auction next Thursday.
REvERDY JoHSsoSs LINK OF DkFENcE.
The Times special says: Reverdy Johnson $
argument for the defence. 10 the assassination
trial. is mainly devoted to the question OF the
jurisdiction Of the commission to try the case
johnson makes further objection that certain
members Of the commission, including General
Hunter, are mentally and morally disqualified
for trying prisoners.
JUDGE Hollis REPLY TO rHK COUNSEL
The Judge Advocate. in reply to the pleas of
counsel for the accused TO the Jurisdiction OF
Commisson, rules that upon proclamation of the
President, September 25th, 1862. declaring that
during instruction, and as a necessary measure
for suppressing the same, ali rebels, their aders
aud sbettors, and persons guilty OF disoyal prsc-
tices, shall be subject TO martial Law, aud liable
to arrest and punishment by courts martial or
Military Commission.
ARMY OF POTOMAC CAVALRY
The Tribunes Washington special SAYS: The
cavalry formerly attached TO the Army of the
Potomac and that which operated in the Shensn-
doah Valley, now encampe1 on the Orange and
Alexandra railroad. is being organized and con-
soidated in consequence OF the mastering out Of
those whose terms OF service expire previous to
October lst. About 40 900 have already been
mustered out. and but 1900 OF the same class
remain to be discharged rapidly circum-
stances will permit. It lie believed that orders
from the War Department will direct the mme
date discharge of all whose term of service ex
pires before January lst
ORDER FROM GENERAL scHoFIELp.
General Schofeld has issued an order at Ra-
leigh prohibiting the seizure of cotton or other
products held in private hands, and removing all
restrictions on their purchase and shipment, eX-
cept by persons in the military service, and di-
rectiDg the Quarter masters Department 10 afford
all possible facilities for their transportation.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
At the Annual Commencement Of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina. at Chapel Hill, on the LIST
instant, the graduating class was composed of
only four students
RECONSTRUCTION IN VIRGINIA.
The Worlds Richmond letter says: The work
OF reconstruction goes on much more rapidly
than one might suppose after such an exhausting
war, and gives rise to the hope that reaction aud
reunion will be as sudden and complete as was
the outbreak. Ia their conversation and bearing
the Nirgnans manifest clear view Of their stu
alton, and an undeniable attachment to the
Union. There is a large class who made every
sacrifice. and wished heartily that the South
might be independent, who now frankly admit
that they are anxious TO be good and loyal citi-
zens of the Republic. They admit defeat, and
express determination TO abide by the result Of
the war.
THE INDICTMENT or REBEL GENERALS.
WASHINGTON. June IL Judge Underwood,
Of Virginia, who has come here TO consult with
Attorney General Speed, brings with him all the
documents connected with the Indictment for
treason of Generals Lee, Corse, Ewell. Long
street, EI Governors Smith and Letcher. New
ton, McVeigh. of AleIandria, and about fifty
others.
EXTRA SESSION OF TEE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.
The Alexandra Journal says Gov Pierpont
has determined TO call an extra session of the
Legislature on Thursday next, and that TO- this
members of the body which has heretofore as
sembled in Alexandra, representing the loyal
element. as contradistinguishei from the late
rebel Legislature at Richmond.
The Journal is alarmed for fear the call is
made with a view of removing the disability i'm
posed by those who have been identified with the
rebellion and restore TO them the elective fran
chse and the right to again hold Office. There
is no certainty, however, that such is the object.
MEETING Iy ALEXANDRIA.
Meetings have been held in AleXandria for
self protection. On Saturday they perfected
their organizations, and adopted series of reso-
lutOns, one of which affrms in strong terms the
right of colored men to vote
CIRCULAR FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL SPEED.
The following circular has been issued from
the tn Attorney Generals Office, by direction of the
President:
All persons belonging to the excepted persons
enumerated in the Presidents Proclamation of
May %. 1865, who may make special appIca-
ton 10 the President for pardon, are hereby not-
fed that before their respective applications will
be considered it must be shown they have respec-
lively taken and subscribed to the oath or
Affirmation IN the said proclamation prescribed
Every such person desiring special pardon should
make application in writing or in person therefor,
and should transmit with said application tn g
original oath affirmation as taken and sub
scrbed before the officer authorized under the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Secre-
tary of State to administer the Amnesty Oath
prescribed in said proclamation of the President
(Signed) j SPEED.
Attorney General