The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-21
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NIGHT DISPATCHES.
Petitions for Pardon.
PardOns Granted.
Adopted by the President.
Ben Wood wants to Testify.
Appointments for Georgia.
The Governor OF Idaho Driven
OF.
Gold on The Decline.
Keeper OF Libby Prison Re-
captured.
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Gold on the Decline.
Keeper OF Libby Prison Re-
captured.
How A. q. Stephens Spends his
Time.

NEW YoEE, June 2O.-The Tines wash
ingtOn sPecisl Of the 18th says the follow
ing list comprises the names Of notable per-
sons whose petitions for pardon were fled
with the President to-day: Brigsdier Gen.
eral ". C. Wickhsm, R. NJ. T. Hunter.
Postmaster General Reagan, Major General
William Malone, Msjor General George
Pickett, Major General Eeho!s, Brigsdier
General Basil Duke, General ". A. Quarles
General NJ J. Wright, General H. R. Jack
son, General William II. Peek, W. VI.
Boyco Of South Carolina, ex-member Of
Congress and late Of the Provisional Con-
gress Of the Southern ~Confedsrscy, William
!. Avery, ex-membsr Of Congress from
Tennessee, Brigadier General joseph R.
Anderson, Brigadier General Besn, Briga-
der General W. J. Caldwell, Brigadier
General T.. L. Page.
There were thirty four warrants for mar
don issued to-day by ths Secretary Of State.
All the parties were citizens Of North Caro-.
Ina and none Of them persons Of note,
These pardons were granted on the sugges-
ton OF Governor Holden. The President
gives preference to persons in humble posi-
tion IN the matter of hearing petitions for
pardon, and be has determined to hold m
der sdvissment for the present ell appIica-
tions from men of distinction. The Presi-
dent has likewise directed that the petitions
for pardon shall be referred specially to the
Governors ofthe several States wherein the
applicants reside, so that the best evidence !
can be obtained as to the merits or dement's
Of the petitioners, and also that the Govern
ors in each case recommend such aetion as
to them seems just and proper.
It is stated that Ben. Wood telegraphed
to the authorities his desire to testify be-
fore the military commission concerning
the 10000 draft sent to him by Jacob
Thompson. He claims, I understand, that
1t was given 10 him to be used in speculat-
ing in gold for a friend of Thompson's and
says that he used it. It is not known
whether hisrequest will be granted or not.
The remsining appointments for Georgia
were made to-day as follows, and the della
CATION left this evening for Savannah, via
New York; Judge Erskine for u. s. Judge.
Col Stone, District Attorney, and J.. J..
Cunning, Of Atlantis, u. s. Marshal. These
are among the strongest men in Georgia.
Byron Latin, formerly Colonel of Gath J
New York volunteers, has been appointed
U.B. Marshal for Richmond, Va. Lieut..
Col. Latin lie at present q resident of The
State of New York.
NEw YoRE, June 2O.-The Asia, with two
days later nsws, has just been announced I
at Halifax. ,
A special to the Tribune from Washing
ton says: Col. Cooper Gibbs, in commend of
the Post at Andersonville, is here on parole. j
Capt. Henry Wise, who had control of that
terrible prison, is also here in confinement.
awaiting his trial for numbering our prison
ers' A Judge Advocate has already been
assigned, and is now preparing the testi-
mOny.
The rebel Col. Gibbs states that one Of
the modes Of procuring funds for the rebel
lion was to obtain ell the grsenbacks in the
possession of Union prisoners and pay for
them at the rate Of 45c in Confederate
money, to one dollar.
The Hon. Calvin Lyon, Of Idaho. is here.
end his advent is thus accounted for: The
Territorial Legislature had passed au ordi-
nance removing the capital from Living
ston to Boyce City whereupon the Cover
nor gathered up the archives Of the expect-
ant State and was about to remove whep
the indignant citizens of Lewiston rose up
and drove him from the Territory. The
question Of a new Governor now perplexes
the President.
The city Of Portsmouth, Va, was on Fri.
day last, turned over to the civil authori-
ties after having been under military rule
for nearly four years. Norfolk will expert.
enoe the same happy transition in a few
days, and the government Of other cities.
both IN Virginia and other Southern States
1t Is believed, will speedily be surrendered
By the military to this civil authorities.
Major General Meade says HsEcook's
corps will be mustered out Of service; ALSO
that the divisions Of the army Of the Poto-
mac will retain their organization, and that
the corps vii not.
New YOEE, June 2O-The gold markets.
weak. The diminished demand for export
produces dullness, and operations are gem
orally selling. At noon the prios touched
I37K.
BALTIMORE, June 2O.-Richmopd papsrs
Of Monday say Turner, late keeper Of Lib
by prison was recaptursd on Sunday, and il
now in the cells Of Libby.
BosToN, June 20.-A soldier acting a ops
Of the guards over Mr.. A. H. Stephens, At
Fort Warren, informs the Traveller that he
spends much Of his time IA writing, and
has slready prepared rolls of manuscript
giving & complete history Of the rebellion.
De reads mueh each morning, spends
much Of his time in singing, and stands
upon his dignity, msnifestiDg no desire
Whatever to converse with any one while
taking daily walks on the ramparts. He,
however, does express, occasionally, his dis
like for JEFF. Davis, and for that matter; 80
does Postmaster General Reagan, Who is
kept in an adjoining cell.
a. AGh 4Qth COMMERCIAL 1
dated Washington, June 20, SAYS Charles
A.Psyne, q Newspaper correspondent, has
been appointed United States Consul 70
Zurich, switzerland.
It isc0nfdentIy expected that the army
will be reduced 70 100, 900 men by New
Year. The President il known to be in ia
vor Of rotrenchmenG
BosT0S, June 2o--The funeral Of the two
murdered children took place this morning
in the church Of the Unity, Newton Place.
Mr.. Joyco's mother was present. disproviDg
the report Of yesterday that abe had be-
come insane.
China dates Of Nay 9TH slate that the
American Minister At Pskia, Japan, Is re-
turning home. cause not stated.
nav YOEE, June 2O.-Yesserday's wash
ington Chronicle says Seward is slowly but
surely regaiaing strength. He il able 10
attend TO his Official duties. F N. ia alec
improving. We ere pleased % state, and
ii is the opinion Of Dr.. Wilson, he VIII
be able 70 enjoy q ride il about q week.
We regret 70 state that Mrs. s. il quite III
with an attack Of fever. Surgeon General
Barnes is attending her.
NV Y0EE, June 2o-Ths Post says there
are now at Battery barracks about 2,5s0r
rebel prisoners, most'of whom show no de-