The New York herald., 1865-10-18
WASHINGTON.
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The British Capitalists Pay Their Re-
spectS to the President.
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Restoration OF Property to Par
dOned Rebels.
Gale, the COnspirat0r, Transferred to
the Civil Courts for Trial.
Frauds and Injustice Connected with the
Seizure Of Cotton in tho Southern States.
The List Of British Holders Of
Rebel Bonds.
DC. &c. &c.

Rebel Bonds.
DC. &c. &C.
WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1896.
INTERVIEW OF THE ENGLISH CAPITALISTS WITH
THE PRESIDENT.
Sir Morton Peto and party accompanied by Hon.
Robert J. Walker and Others visited the Executive man
sion TO day TO pay their respects TO President Johnson
The interview was OF interesting character. The
President entered warmly into conversation with his
visitors giving them his views Of the immense
OF the country and the advantage TO be gained by the
liberal investment Of capital in the United States The
general condition Of the United States with the prospect
Of the early and thorough restoration OF the Union and
Of the peaceful working Of the civil government
source Of much qualification in which the distinguished
visitors heartily participated.
EXCURSION OF THE CAPITALISTS.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will tomorrow give
complimentary observation trip to the English railway
capitalists, who will visit the battle folds Of Monocacy,
Harpers Ferry, and other places Of interest They will
be accompanied by several distinguished generals Of
army.
THE BRITISH HOLDERS OF THE REBEL BONDS.
The publication Of the list Of the principal owners of
the shares of the rebel cotton loan has II appears
created much excitement In England and called forth
several denials TO it's truth Whatever IL may
contain II Is proper to say that the original document
from which copy taken and furnished simultane
ously to the American press possession Of this gov
ernment, together with many others Of an equally in
eresng character upon that and other questions rela
ing TO rebel proceedings and obtained both at home and
abroad
RESTORATION or PROPERTY TO PARDONED REBELS.
The formal restoration Of property claimed by pardoned
citizens Of Virginia is occupying good share Of the
a..
ve names represented upon the lists Of property
holders who have been restored TO their possessions
Most Of the landed estates thus transferred located n
the counties Of Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudon, st. Marys
and Falls Church. and worth in tho aggregate about
half million Of dollars The plantation OF Southron
the Pawtucket river in Maryland is included in the
above s together with the residences OF Nrs Francis
Smith and Mrs. Dangerneh, In the city Of Alexandra,
tho former being worth about one hundred thousand
and the two latter from twenty I'VE 10 thirty thousand
dollars ayisee
GALE, TIE cossPRAToE, TRANSFERRED TO A
CIVIL COURT FOR TRIAL.
II will be rGcoected hatdurIng the conspiracy trial
two printers, employed in the ose of the Selma Dss-
patc testified that George W. Gale the author Of
advertisement which appeared In the DespatA soliciting
contributions Of million Of dollars with which TO pro-
the assassination Of President Lincoln and certain
members Of his Cabinet Gale in Washington when
the testimony was given, and had engaged counsel 70
conduct his the event Of bis tnal in Washington
Bot he removed South where be has ever since
been In confinement. Recently the President ordered
that he be transferred 10 civil instead Of military,
court for trial, In Alsbama.
EssHs~~ Jrpp. DAVIS.
During the interview Friday between tho Prcsi-
dent and the South Carolina delegates he said that II
treason been committed there ought 10 be
by the highest tribunal 70 the power Of the govern
mcn punish the crime in order the vndica-
tion Of the government and the constitution.
even the Executive clemency sh0ild there
after he exercised This repetition OF his inten.
tiop certainly does not comport with the asser-
tons Of a. least one newspaper correspondent
tan which have been extensively pubshed that 'pbe
President has idea Of bringing Jefferson Davis to
trial. The delay hes certainly NOT been DE fault OF
the sdministnlop 10 there any reason 20 believe
that the desired test has been absndoued III known
that Is the business Of the Judiciary and not OF tho
Executive 70 initiate proceedings In the pysmlses but
there n a difference Of views among jurs.s, and the
opinion has been advanced that in the present unsettled
condition of the Southern States which still under
martial law lin Of which the trial would have 10
take place. no general pIase having been proclsImsd,
additional legislation by Congress may become mecca.
sary and further there would not be time enough be-
tween now and the Hrst Monday OF December 70 Try
the case that period the Justices Of the Sureme
Court OF the United States will their regular
term at the capital. Whatever may the ultimate dis
position OF Jefferson Davis and Others this appears 70
be the present condition OF the important subject
THE SEIZURE or COTTON IN THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Information continues be received here OF tho frauds
and Injustice connected with the Of Ia
Southern States. Much OF that article has been con
nscated on the ground that Confederate property
az distinguished from that Of indvidnals whether they
were or voluntarily engaged In tho rebellion. Th'
only remedy for those aggricved, provided they
loyal citizens before the United States Court Of Claims
which will be crowded with OF this kind The ad
inis,ration is seeking 10 prevent fo.her spolIaons
and II is not improbable that plan will be ON
| cially promulgated 40 remedy.
THE STATUS OF KENTUCKY.
The withdrawal Of martial law from kentucky leave
her In exactly the same condition other designate
| loyal States The suspension Of tho writ Of habca
corpus still applies all Of them In cases arising out
the army and tho navy, deserters spies and ohe
/ clasees OF offenders.
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS PROM TIE SOUTH.
No dennitivc action has yet been taken In relation
the application for the removal OF General Palmer but
has been determined 70 withdraw tho colorcd troop
/ from Kentucky. Troops Of whatever character, wi
also be withdrawn from all the Southern Statcs-wit
the exception OF tho few which may be required for fo
tacationsss soon the public safety win admit,
immediately after the restoration Of civil government
THE EXCEPTIONAL CLAUSES IN THE AMNESTY Pro
l CLAMATIOH
Il has come 10 tho knowledge Of the authorities tb,
who had taken no voluntary part In the rebeo
| have had their property scized by oncers who su
posed that tho being worth twenty thousand dola
was Of itself sufficient ground for the proceeding
does not seem TO DO generally understood that tho
cev lonal clauses n the Presidents proclamation app
only 10 certain ca@cs Of offenders, who are required
mako special application for pardon AL saving the q
cepsed classes. without dLncuy obtain the bene
OF Che amnesty Owing 70 the prevalent gnorance COZ
ccrnIns this fact the purchase and sale Of MIXED prop
are prevented, In apprehension Of litigation In cas