The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-25

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War DEPARTMENT, April 24-2P.x.
General Dix:
a dispatch from Sherman states that
Wilson held Macon on the 10th, with How
ell Cobb, G. W. Smith and others as prfs-
onera, but they claimed the benefit of the
armisiiee. Ho has teIegraphed to me,
through the rebel lines, for orders. have
answered him that he may draw out OF Ma
con and hold his command for further or
ders, unless he has reason to believe that
the rebels are changing the status to our
prejudice.
This Department has information that
the Presidents murder was organized in
Canada, aud approved at Richmond. One
of the assaasins, now in prison, who at
tempted O Kill Seward, is believed to DO
one of the St. Adams raiders.
M. STANTON.
NEW YoEE, April 24-The Chronicles
Washington special says it hiss been de-
termined to appoint day Of national fast
ing and mourning. President Johnson viii
issue the proclamation this evening desig-
mating the day.
The Posts special says arrangements
have been maIo for prosecuting the war
with overwhelming energy.
A messenger from Sherman's army says
Sherman is eneamped about Raleigh, and
johnson at Chapel Hill $4,000 strong.
NEW YoEE, April 2i.-Late Savannah pa
pers say the newI Of Lees surrender passed
over the telegraph at Miller, Georgia, on
| Wednesday 18th, and was hailed by many
| with joy. The railroad between Macon and
! Columbus was cut the same day by our cav.
airy coming from Dalton and going toward
Macon.
The Augusta Constilutionulist, Of the |
2Oth, says jeff. Davis has gone either to
the Trans-AIississippi Department or to
Europe, taking with him half a million in
/ gold.
The Lake City (FIa.l Columbian anuouu-
ces that Gov. Milton, of Florida, has COM
United suicide by shooting himself with a |
pistol.
NEw YORK, April 2i-Capt. Smith, of the (
brig j. Titus, from Bermuda, reports that
the United States Consul there had learned /
that one Or. Blackburn, Of Wilmington, |
North Carolina, had collected four bales of /
injected clothing from hospitals. which he
intended to ship to New York for the pur-
pose Of spreading tho yellow fever in that
city. The clothing was seized and burned.
HEAD QUAGTEEs Army of THE PoruHAr,1
April p, 1861.
Reports are current that as many as four
men have been murdered in the vicinity Of
houses through the country but notwith-
standing strict enquiries have been made
mo- confirmation OF these reports have been
obtained.
a squad Of cavolry have been sent out to
scour the country aud bring in all prison
cra who are found with arms, whether
claiming to be Paroled or not.
A delegation of citizens from Danvlle
came through to Headquarters yesterday
with a petition from the president and di-
rect3rs Of the Richmond and Danville rail
road, asking permission to reopen the
road, saying all the rolling stock was at
Danville, and in good order.
The communication was telegTsphed to
Gen. Grant, who replied that the request
should be granted provided they would
take the oath Of allegiance. The Govern
mout retains the right 10 take possession Of
the road at any time they see proper. It's
believed that the cars Will be running in
tI.-. IL g.
as good order as it was previous to Lees
retreat. IL was 0scertained from these
gentlemen that Jen. Davis had been to
Dauville some two Or three weeks since,
but that lac had lett and his present where
aDouts were unknown 10 them. Our army
is still in the vicinity OF Burksviue june
ton, and no further change will DO made
Iu its disposition until Official news is re-
ceiyed from sherman. Notroops from this
army have been sent 10 him as II IS be-
heyed he is fully able to look after john
! slou with tho forces at present with him.
NAN YoEE, AprI 24th, IsG5.--The emf
ueut Episcopal divine, ". NJ. Creighton,
! %. h., died to-day.
Nav YoaE, April Path, ls65.-Tho Posts /
Washington special says that JEFF. Davis
Was at HiIisboro, y. e., during the confer
/ euce between Sherman, Johnston aud |
/ breckenridge.
Wears in sight OF Newark. The private
residences and public buildings and stores
/ were deliberately Jppei in mourning
I Flags hoated at half-Inast and other eviJen-
! ces Of sorrow were exhibited in more promi- |
ueut features. The T.. s. Hospital was
| suitably draped in front were a large
number Of soldiers, some Of them on
| crutches. All the patients who could move |
| we're drawn up in double file. Every one
Of them stood with uncovered heads, aud
! seemed % be deeply affected by the touch !
/ ing spectacle. At o'clock we arrived al
/ Jersey City. Here the arrangements seemed |
/ 10 be perfect. Nothing had been neglected |
/ which could give due effect o. the cere- |
| monies OF the JCcas on. The coffin was re-
moved from the d, arse car by eight soldier, |
I 10 Was partly covered By nion dags !
/ and with flower, the presence Of the /
I military and civilians, including the s.
]
/ Washington. Il was slowly carried between /.
[ open ran ks, while many male voices sung
I special hymn. Az heads were uncovered !
when tho corpse was nearing the station. ;. /
. Harmonic and The Habsksr guarlott clubs,
, forming chorus OF about eao voices, sung
funeral dirgs.
AZ Jer.ey Cay the joint committee OF the
common council Of Now Jersey, with the
entire eomslou council, his Honor the May
or, and a delegation Of the officials Cd. the
State, had met previous o. tha arrival Il
tAe train aud lhe femalus were received 10
behalf Of the STATE Of New jersey, and
then consigned 20 the care Of the COM
mittee.
The hearse was plaee.l on the ferry boat
snd taken charge Of ~ Major General Dix.
IS the boat Hsarcd the city Of New York,
bells we're ch,msj and tolled, ana minute
guns fred. On arrival Of the remains ;
Dslrasse street, the 9Th Regiment, n c.,
= acting as guard Of honor. escorted The cor