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The Fall Of flIontg gomery-The News Of
the Assassiuati0n nt Savannah.

New YORK, April 2i-The Blackstone,
from Hilton Head 2Oth, brings Savannah
papers of the 10Th The Savannah Her
aid of the 18th says intelligence was re-
ceived there on the 18th confirming the
news of the fall of Montgomery. The
place was evacuated by the rebels and
occupied by the Federal troops on the
llth. The rebels retreated in the direc-
tion of Columbus Government stores
were being removed from Columbus. the
fall of which place was expected by the
next news from Augusta
A Savannah letter of the 18th says the
receipt of the intelligence of the sad ca
lamity that has befallen the nation has
cast the profoundest gloom over the city.
Flags are suspended at half mast, and
other emblems of mourning are seen ev-
erywhere. A meeting was holden at
Hilton Head, at which resolutions con-
doing with tie nation and the family
of the deceased, and calling for more
vigorous prosecution of the war, were
adopted. On the Goth seven arrests were
made at Hilton Head. On receipt of the
sad intelligence in Savannah, General
Grover requested the papers to withhold
it until next morning, aud double tse
guards throughout the city.
The steamer Blackstone passed the
Admiral Dupont. laden with troops, in
the afternoon of the 18th at Lybee bar.
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President johnson Called ON by q Bel
eaatiou from the south.

WASHINGTON, April A.-This morning
a delegate Of loyal Southerners called on
President johnson by appointment. Ey-
ery Southern State was represented.
The delegates were introduced by Judge
Underwood, Of Virginia, who said the
visitors were for the most part refugees
but they hoped speedily to return to
their homes. They would not advise
the hanging of all, but that the leaders
of the rebellion should be punished
President Johnson, in response. said
his feelings fully accorded with those of
the delegates. That justice should be
meted out to the leaders Of this nefarious
rebellion. On account of the peculiar
circumstances under which he had as
sumed the reins of Office, his position was
somewhat embarrassing, and he thanked
the visitors for the encouragement offer
ed He could only reiterate what he had
said upon former occasions. He thought
he knew what mercy and the pardoning
mower was, for he had heretofore Occu-
pied executive positions, and he had been
accused of leaning too much to the side
of mercy, but the pardoning power shall
be exercised only with stern, inhexible
iustice. The time ha, come when the
American people shonld understand the
true character of the crime OF treason.
The idea had been promulgated, and By
the leaders of rebellion themselves, that
treason would become sufficiently ia
nous. God protect the people from such
a calamity.
Referring to the assassination OF Mr..
Lincoln, President johnson attributed it
to the fell spirit pervading the great rebel
lion. President Lincoln was indivldu-
ally but one man, and no one should hes
itate to say that he who took the life of
one man should also forfeit life. Then
how much more should they be punished
who have raised their impious hands and
attempted by assassination to take away
the life of the nation We may grant
an amnesty and extend clemency to the
masses who were forced into rebellion
intelligently. To them stern justice
should be meted out tts4
In conclusion the President said that
he hoped the time would speedily come
when treason would be driven from the
land. He should do all in his power to
cause the speedy return Of peace.
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new YORK April 24.-The Times
Washington special says Mosby secured
a basis of agreement similar to that OBJ
tanned by Johnston. A person who was
present at the consultation informs the
correspondent that the memorandum or
basis of agreement was drawn up by
General Chapman, in presence OF twenty
two Federal and twenty rebel officers,
and provided that Mosby should surren:
der upon the same terms rs Johnston, II
the latter should surrender; that two
days armstice should be allowed to sub
nit the agreement to General Hancock
for his approval; that if Hancock ap,
proved, then ten days were to lie allowed
Mosby to get reply from Johnston, and
in the meantime no maraudering should
take place in Fauquier or London conn
ties that if Johnston failed tp surrender
or got whipped, Mosby would surrender
on the terms upon which Lee surrender
ed
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WHEEfING w. TUESDAY MORNING., APRIL Is, 1865.
This proceeding of General Sherman
was unapproved for the following among

This proceeding of General Sherman
was unapproved for the following among
other reasons :.
First-It vas an exercise OF authority
not vested in General Sherman, and ITS
face shows that both he and Johnston
knew that he General Sherman) had nc
authority TO enter into any such al
rangements. o. 1G.
Second-It was practical acknowl'
.edgenent of the rebel government,
Third-It undertook to re-establlsh the
rebel State government that had been
overthrown, at the sacrifice OF many
thousand loyal lives and an immense
treasure, and placed arms and munitions
of war in the hands of the rebels at
their respective capitals, which might
be used as soon AS the armies Of the Uni
ted States were disbanded, and used to
conquer and subdue the loyal States.
Fourth-By the restoration OF the reb-
ell authority in the respective States
they would be enabled to re-establish
slavery.
Fifth-It might furnish II ground OF
responsibility of the Federal govern
ment to pay the rebel debt. and certainly
subjects loyal citizens of the rebel states
to the debt consumated by the rebels IN
the name of states.
Sixth-It put in dispute the existence
of loyal State goveEnments and the new
State of West Virginia, which has been
recognized by every department OF the
United States government.
Seventh--It practically abolished the
confscatiOn laws and relieved rebels OF
every degree who had slaughtered our
people from all pains ami penalties for
their crimes.
Eighth-It gave terms that had been
deliberately, repeatedly and solemnly re-
iected by President Lincoln, and better
terms than the rebels had ever asked IN
their most prosperous condition.
Ninth-It formed no basis Of a trne
and lasting peace, but relieved the rebels
from the pressure of our victories and
left them in condition to renew their
effort to overthrow the United States
government and subdue the loyal States
whenever their strength was recruited
and an opportunity should offer
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From the Army Of the Potomac

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTo-
MAC, April 23.-RepOrts are current here
that as many as four men haye been
found murdered in the vicinity OF houses
through the country, but notwithstand-
ing Inc strictest inquiries have been made
no confirmation of them can be obtained
A squadron of cavalry, however, have
been sent out to scont the country, and
TO bring in prisoners who are found with
arms in their hands, whether claiming to
be paroled or not.
A delegation OF citizens from DanSille
came through to headquarters yesterday
with petition from the President and
directors of the Richmond and DaRville
railroad, asking permission to reopen
their road, saying that all the rolling
stock was at Danville and in good condi-
tion.
The communication was telegraphed
to General Grant, who replied that their
request would be granted, provided they
would take the oath of allegiance. The
government retains the right to take
possession of the road at any time they
see proper. 1t is believed the cars Oh the
route will be running in two or three
days, as the track is almost in as good
order as before Lees retreat. 1t was
learned from this gentleman that jeff.
Davis had been in Danyille some two or
three weeks since, but that he had left,
and his present whereabouts was I'M
known to them.
A number Of citizens appear dali ly!at
the Office of the Provost Marshal at
headquarters to take the oath of allie.
glance, and asking that their lives and
property be protected, At the earnest
solicitation Of citizens of Farmville fol
protection, the 4Oth New York volunteers
have been detailed as guard for that
town, and will remain there until things
become settled.
The army still remains in the vicinity
of Burkesvlle Junction, and no further
changes will be made in it's disposition
until official news is received from Sher
man No troops from this army have
gone toward him, as it is believed tha,
he is fully able to look after Johnston
with the forces at present with him.
TSignedl NJ D. McGREGoR
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Proclamation.
Press Dispatch

BIZ the President Of the United States Of
Ame,ica "A Proclamation
WHEREAS, By my direction the act
ing Secretary of State. in notice to the
public on the 18th of April, requested the
various religious denominations To as
semble on the 10Th of April, Oh the occa
sion of the obsequies of Abraham Lin
coin, late President of the United states
and to observe the same with appropri-
ate ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, Onr country has become
one great house of mourning, when the
head of the family has been taken away
and believing that special period should
be assigned for again humbling ourselves
before Almighty God in order that the
bereavement may be sanctified to the ma
tion.
Now, therefore, in order to mitigate
that grief on earth which can only be
assuaged by communion with our Father
in Heaven, and in compliance with the
wishes of Senators and Representatives
in Congress, communicated to me by a
resolution adopted at the National capi
tai. /, Andrew Johnson, President OF the
United States. do hereby appoint Thurs
day, May 25th next to be observed
whereve, in the United States the flag OF
the country may be respected, as day
of humiliation and mourning, and recon-
mend my fellow citizens then to assem-
bic in their respective places of worship
there to unite in solemn service to AL
mighty God, in memory of the good man
who has been removed, so that all shall
he occupied at the same time in contam
plation of his virtues and sorrow for his
sudden and violent end
In witness whereof, l have hereuntC
set my hand and caused the seal of the
Ubited States to be affixed Done al
Washington, April 25th, A. D. 1865, and
of the independence of the United State:
of America the 99th.
(Signedl ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President: W. HUNTER.
fJsE Acting % Secretary of State
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Fereign News.

new YORK, April a-The City of
Washington, from Liverpool 18th and
Queenstown 18th, arrived here tonight.
Advices TO the Esd of February detail
the trouble between the Government and
the rebel cruiser Shenandoah. Apphca,
tion to repair was granted and the vessel
was placed on the slip and the work pro-
ceeded. The ship would be ordered to
leave port at the earliest date. Consid-
erable excitement had attended the al
fair.
The London Times points at the hard
ship inflicted on shippers by Stewards or
der, that vessels arriving in America
with any passenger unprovided with o
passport are not allowed to discharge
their cargoes Ii charges the American
Government with policy of isolation in
criminal matters.
The French Chamber debated the
amendment to the address, opposing the
French policy in Mexico. Mr.. Ranker
energetically repelled the idea OF war
between France and the United States,
and that France had maintained strict
neutrality, and Lincoln's messages lndl.
Gated desire tor the maintenance OF
peace France, under regard for her Sc
curity. has not formed the impious wish
that civil war should continue. He
maintained that the United States had
no interest in annexing Mexico, repudi-
ating the idea of war.
The arrival of the Tallahassee at Llv.
erpool was reported in the latest tele.
grams per the Persia She still remained
there. 1t is reported that she is re-
christened the Amelia, and will shortly
be placed in the merchant service She
continues, however, TO fly the Confeder-
ate flag.
The Times publishes letter from Mr.,
Sullivan. American minister to Portugal,
OH the affair of the Niagara and Sacra'
mento at Lisbon He refntes the idea
that there was any backing down on the
part of Portugal, and asserts that the
Government acted with unimpeachable
dignity and propriety throug hout. 1t
was bound to apologize for the firing
from the fort.
The Times says that efforts were being
made to resuscitate blockade running
1t is reported that vessels are preparing
for Bleaching.
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From Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 23.-Among
the trophies of Stoneman's expedition
are twelve battle flags and banners, one
an old United States flag found in the
house of a loyal citizen at Salisbury
The famous pen where many unfortu-
nate Union prisoners pined their lives
away was burned to the ground. A few
United States prisoners were found,
skeletons of their former selves Almost
all of them died on their way to Knox
Vile. They preferred to die under the
Stars and Stripes, than to be left in the
loathsome hospital of Salisbury.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
War Department Bulletin.
A Proclamation for Fast Day.
OmciaI BnIIetin Howell Cobb, q.
w. Smith and OTHERS Prisoners-The
Assassination Conspiracy Organized
in Canada.
Press Dispatch.
WAR DEPARTMENT,


WAR DEPARTMENT.,
WASHINGTON, April "a, , L. NJ. J
TO Major General Dir:
A dispatch from Sherman states that
Wilson held Macon on the Goth with
Howell Cobb, G. W. Smith and Others aS
prisoners but they claimed the benefits
of the armistice, and he has telegraphed
to me through the rebel lines for ordersl
have answered him that he may draw
out of Macon and hold his command for
further orders, unless he has reason to
believe the rebels are changing the
status to our prejudice"
This department has information that
the Presidents murder was organized IN
Canada and approved at Richmond -
One of the assassins now i'll prison VINO
attempted to kill Mr.. Seward, is be-
lieved to be one of the st. Albans rand
ers. 'l'.
[Signed +. NJ. STANTON
Secretary ef War.
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Late Savannah Papers- s-MOvemeuis 10
Of Je6. Davis.

New YORK, April 24--Lste Savannah
papers say that the news0f Lees surren-
der passed over the telegraph line at Mil
len, Ga. Wednesday, April 18th. and was
hailed by many with JOY. The railroad
between Macon and Columbus was cut
the same day by our cavalry coming from
Dalton and going towards Macon
The Augusta Constitutlonalist OF the
18th, says JEFF. Davis has gone either to
the trans-Mississippi Department or
Europe, taking with him half million
in specie
The Lake City, Fla, Columbian an
nounces that Gov Miller, of Fla, has
committed suicide by shooting himself
with pistol
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senator Harlan.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-In an inter
view with the President to-day, Senator
Harlan, after mentioning bis nomiuation
by President Lincoln and confirmation
by the Senate to be Secretary of the In
terror from the 18th Of May next, stated
his desire to disembarass President John
ston by placing the office at his dispose.
The President remarked that he wished
the arrangement made BY hispredscessor
to continue,
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Southern Sentiment on the Assasasna-
tiea-Letser frsa Ceafeaerase
Brisadier General. a4
From the Washington National Intelligence,
April sol
We have been furnished with the fol-
lowing letter. which our readers will re-
member accords with expressions Of
southern gentlemen to which we have
heretofore given publicity The writer
of this letter is Brigsdier Geuors! in
the rebel service. now in our custody:
Fort WARREN. April n.
Hon Alexander Ramsay:
DEAR SIR: Since writing to you such
change in affairs has taken place that !
avail my self of this early opportunity to
express TO you my feelings on the tragic
occurrence which has brought this
change. No event of my life has given
me- a greater shock than the announce
ment of the terrible and infamous assas-
sination of the President. Aside from
the great crime, which cannot contsm.
plate without feelings of adherence and
indignation, no greater calamity could
have befallen our country when our
minds aud hearts were looking for speedy
peace. say our country. for nov feel
that this is my country. and personally
mourn the loss of Mr.. Lincoln. and feel
that the people Of my State will condemn
the crime aud bitterly feel the calamity,
trust in God that no respectable South.
ern man, when al is brought to light,
will be found in any way accessory to
the hellish crime, but ON the contrary.
that all will feel the utter abhorrence Of
the act which it merits from all men,
Your kindness and courtesy to me in.
duces me to assure you ofmy feelings fu
this hour of our uation's calamity. .i
With feelings of gratitude. l am. tru.
ly, your obedient servant.
J.R. JoNKs
ANOTHER INSTANCE
From the Cairo War EagieI
The following letter was written by
rebel Major. in Cairo, awaiting transpor.
tation to New Orleans for exchange, aud
was addressed to Lieut.. Colonel s. Ham.
blin. superintendent Of the Soldiers Rest,
by whom il was furnished to tho War
Eagle for publication: Es
SOLDIERs hEsr. ILL,
April Is.
Lieut. Col. Hambiia, Commanding:
COLONEL: The deep-tolling bsli tells
me that the President has been assassin
ated The papers draped In mourning
and the Grape worn by officers and men,
proclaim that Abraham Lincoln Is no
more 81.
However hopeful We have been of
speedy adjustment Of our difficulties tho
loss of President Lincoln casts an impen
etrable gloom of sadness over the hearts
of those whs have had their hopes fixed
upon the reconstruction policy Of your
President
Colonel. if any completely Of the con
federate authorities can be traced 10 tho
cowardly assassination Of President Lin
coin. am rs far on my way south - I
wish to go.
May the just vengeance Of heaven fol
low the assassius and their accomplicss,
until ther are in the hands Of the author
tiles and executed, Is the trustfnl prayer
of your friend and your prisoner.
CHARLES f. BAKKk,
Major sd Cherokee Volunteer Cavalry,
Indian Department, q. g. A
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Preside nj L. Lincoln's Funeral at Spring
aeld.

SPRINGFIELD, April 24.-Committee Of
Arrangement announce the funeral Of the
lamented President to take place in this
city on Saturday, May 9th. The body
will lie in state in the Honse OF Repre-
sentatives from 10 o'clock on Wednesday
until 10 o'clock on Saturday.
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JEFF Davis Reported acrsss the Mis-
sissippi

NEW ORLEANS, April ls 1T isreported
that JEFF. Davis crossed the Mississippi
river a. Tinker's Bend, which was occu-
pied by the Texas cavalry on the night
Of the 10th, escaping the observation OF
the Naval forces.
New YORK, April 4-The Posts
Washington special says JEFF Davis was
at Hilsboro, North Carolina, during the
conference between Sherman, Johnston
and Breckinridge.
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WHEELING REGISTER.
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL Is, 1865
T.I..r.nhic snmmary.

---v7r TeLexropnte S1' IN ag--N
Gold closed yestepdaylst the regular
board at Sl,5ls The gold and stock
boards have adjourned until Wednesday
Secretary Stewards health continues to
improve ....,. ...ssi
The war department has information
that the conspiracy TO. murder the Presi-
dent was organized in Canada and ap
proved in Richmond One of the con-
spirators now in custody is said to have
been one of the st. Albans raiders.
1t isreperted that jeff Davis has cross
IS ed the Mississippi.
Mosby agreed to surrender upon the
terms given to Johnston and, lu case
Johnston did not surrender and got whip
ped, he would surrender upon the terms
given to Lee.
Montgomery, Alabama, was occupied
by the Federal troops Oh the llth inst,
The capture of Columbus, Georgia, is ex-
pected soon.
lhe news OF tHt dSSdSoihatioo >""o'''
great grief in Savannah.
Some of the paroled men from Lees
army have been detected in acts or war
fare and, if caught, will be shot for Vio-
lation OF their parole , a. - ID ~
All of Lees army has dispersed.
The residence of Chief Justice Chase,
in Washington city, is guarded
Huston hall i'll Dayton, was burned
Yesterday morning loss about S7O,OVO.
The prison pen at Salisbury was burned
to the ground during Stoneman's recent
expedition.
President Johnson has issued procla-
nation appointing the 26th day OF May
general day OF fasting and prayer.
Senator Harlan having been nomiHa-
ted Secretary OF the Interior by Presi-
dent Lincoln Mr.. johnson desires the
appointment to continue.
Full details of the progress Of the fu-
neral train through New Jersey and its
reception in New York are given tins
morning. 1t is supposed that the pro-
cession today will number from s0,OOO
to 10000 people on foot
Citizens of Danville ask the reopening
of the Richmond and Danville railroad.
Their request will be granted if they
take the oath of allegiance.
1t is reported that DIR. Blackburn OF
Wilmington. attempted to spread yellow
fever in Yew York by sending thither a
cargo of infected rags from the hospi-
taIs. Sd
The funeral of the President will take
place in Springfield on Saturday, May
9th
Howell Cobb, G w Smith. and other
rebel dignitaries were taken prisoners
at Macon. ..4
Gov Miller, of Florida has committed
suicide
Reports are current that four soldiers
have been found murdered in the viein-
ity of Richmond, but no confirmation OF
them has been obtained.
The army of the Potomac still remains
in the vicinity of Burkesville Junction.
1t is believed that Sherman can deal
with Johnston without assistance
JEFF. Davis was at WillsbOro. North
Carolina, during the conference between
Sherman and Johnston
The London Tiaes comments on the
severity of Mr. Stewards recent order
concerning passports
A delegation of loyal Southerners
called on President Johnson yesterday
morning aud were addressed by him
The French chamber recently debated
the address opposing the French policy
in Mexico. They thought there was no
danger of war between the United
States and Mexico.
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EDITORIAL CHANGE Point Pleas
ant namesake has changed hands, Mr.. G.
W. Tippett, the former editor andpropri-
etor, having disposed of his interest in
the establishment to Mr.. W. d. Mansfield.
We wish the new editor much success.
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Attempts TO spread the yellow Fever
in New York,

new YORK, April 24-Captain Smith,
of brig Titus, from Bermuda, reports that
the United States Consul there had learn
ed that one DR.. Blackburn, of Whining
ton, North Carolina, had collected four
bales of infected clothing from the hos
pitals, which lie intended to ship to New
York for the purpose Of spreading the
yellow fever in that city. The clothing
was seized and was to be burned
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BoorH To HAVE BEEN MARKIED.-Ths
Cincinnati correspondent of the Ch eago.
Times says that Junius Brutus Booth in
forms him that J. Wilkes Booth was to
have been married soon to daughter OF
Senator Hale. 1900
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new YORK, April 24.-Tbe eminent
Episcopal divine, VIM. Creighton, ID. D..
died at Beechwood, near Tarrytown, yes
terday, in the 74th year Of his age.
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Fire In Dsyss.

CINCINNATI, April24-Huston Hall. st
Dayton, Ohio. was destroyed by hre this
morning. Loss about S70yOO-insured
for S25 900. ...,-.--