New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-12
GENERAL NEWS.


Superintendent Latham OF the Grant n'.r,,,
Railroad, who tore United States flag from train OF
Monday was waited upon at Portland yesterday by
orderly bat determined delegation Of citizens and made
to walk through the city dressed in soldiers uniform
salute the national emblem make patriotic addresses
and have the flag nailed to his own dwelling.
The aggregate value of the property destroyed
In Richmond foots up s2l4624O. Imposing these
figures appear they far short Of the truth for the
already staed-that real estate was before the
invariably assessed much below the value which it
would have commanded In the market.
The Missouri State Convention has adjourned
The new Constitution was passed Monday by avote Of
IS to H. 1t is to be voted upon by the people on the
9th June and if ratified will into effect on the 4th
of July The soldiers wiz vote upon it in camp.
The great New-YOrk Methodist Conference,
which has been in session for the past week at the
church in Seventeenthst closed its labors yesterday.
During its session. the Conference passed resolution
admitting lay delegates 10 seats in their body.
The Richmond churches We're open and well
attended Sunday In those Of the Episcopal demon.
instion the Prayer for the President Of the Confeder
ate States of America was omitted and that "For all
in authority" substituted.
The Regents Of the Smithsonian Institution
have decided to rebuild those portions Of the building
destroyed by fire. and to make them 6reproOf at cost
of $40 Oo which will be paid from the surplus fund Of
the institution.
The majority of the Committee on Privileges
and Elections in the Assembly the contested seat in
the Second District Of Albany County find that Joseph
Shook has a majority Of three bis opponent, O. NJ
HuDgerford.
A verdict of $1,000 was given in the Supe-
tior Court against the Second Avenue Railroad on
Monday in favor of Mrs. Ann Baxter. who was run
over on the 9th Of January last by Of the COmpanys
cars.
A Washington telegram states that it is be-
eved that the promised speech of the President to be
delivered at the public celebration Of the victories will
be somewhat extended, giving an outline Of his policy.
The Tie Deum at Trinity yesterday filled that
structure to overHoving The Rev. DR.. Yinton made
some appropriate remarks and the entire congregation
Joined in singing the Gloria ia EIcelsis.
When Adam Blake, restaurant-keeper on
Safest. Albany. heard the news of Lees surrender
he threw open his DOORS inviting the by to take
lunch and refusing TO receive any pay.
The Troy Conference Of the Methodist Epis-
copa Church numbering about 200 Of the cergymen Of
that denomination commenced its annual session at
Plattsburg, n. Y. on the 9Th inst.
A National Bank Of the United States is to be
Immediately established in Richmond, where shares in
United States stocks viii DO sold at the rates estab
Ished in Northern cities
In Essex County, N. j., the towns show
Union gains over last FALL The Unionists will have
majority in the County Board In Elizabeth City the
Democracy have triumphed
The Senate, yesterday, passed the bill amend
ing the Registry Law by vote Of 10 to H. Mr. Hobb,
Rep.) voted with the Democrats in the negative.
The first sale of cotton captured at Savannah
took place on Tuesday 5000 bales were sold at prices
ranging from l5l to 25 cents in gold.
The General Assembly Of the Old School
Presbyterian Church will meet at Pittsburg May ls
aud continue in service for ten days.
The American Union Commission Las sen,