The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-14
PHOCLAMATIONS.

procsmatons, which published in this morning S
aSnALoa In Of these the President appoints
che Hon, William L. Sharkey, Provisional Governor OF
the State OF Mississippi and directs that he proceed
the earliest practicable period to take measures
tor cing convention OF the people the delegates to
which shalt be elected by the unqualidedy loyal only,
tor the purpose Of altering amending the State const
tuition and taking other action shall be necessary
restore the Common wealth to its constitutional rela-
tions 10 the national government This proclamation is
similar Instructions provisions TO that ap
poisting Mr. Holden Governor OF North Carolina. The
qualifications of electors after the reinstituon Of
government left to be ilxed by the convention
by the Legislature and the Secretaries Of State Trea
sry Navy and Interior and the General and
putting in force the various laws which fall within the
PROVING, OF their departments
Tho other proclamation of the President supplement
tay those heretofore issued regarding the
the restrictions trade In the lately insurrectionsry
states. II declares the removal with certain specified
exceptions Of all restrictions ,radeinternal
wise, domestic and foregn-n and with ports in the
ates heretofore pronounced in rebellion, of the
Mississippi river after the LIST day of July next The
President also proclams that the authority of United
beng andsputed within the limits Of Tennessee
all disabilities and dsquaacstions attaching said
State and Its inhabitants are removed
IT H E TRIAL.
In the conspiracy trial in Washington yesterday
discussion took place between members OF the and
Tie counsel for the defence regarding mysterious letter
alleged to have been written " Booth by two
named French aud McAleer, but which never
reached its destination. There appearing doubt about
the authenticity of the communication the Judge Ad.
yocsts Gcnersi stated that would not 20 on the
record
Mr. James C. Hail. OF Washington, wne examined rela
i've to the mental condition of the prisoner Payne The
mind Of the accused he considered Of very low orders
but he could not detect in any positive evidence of in
sAaity. commission was granted TO make further
ssaaOnation Of the matter.
Several witnesses called by the defence tefusd that
Nina surrau had been considered good Christian
woman and that she had been kind TO Onion SOL
diers and furnished them with provisions Other wit
previously examined recalled by the defence
to testify regarding the weapons found IN John NJ.
Loyds hoSse at Surrattsvie which place they were
conveyed by John surratt previous to the as,assna
ton where they were called for by Harold sitter the
tragedy.
Several other wtnesses examined both IN behalf
Of the prosecution and the accused but their testimony
eicted nothing of particular Importance:
The for oil the prisoners excepting Payne an.
nounced before the adjournment of the court their
defence was closed
THE STU ALTON.
A most Interesting account of the visit oil Admiral
Godon's squadron 10 Havana the reception Of him
salt ana HIS officers in that place by The Spanish officials
and tho citizens generally given by Of our CORES
pondens The people thronged the decks OF the Nom.
sSs. during ss Who'll IN X. nee! ssran:d in The
hsrsor and we're equally astonisied and delighted by
viewing these wonderful specimens naval architecture
In return the Havanese showered their salan, Amer
can visitors in balls, receptions and other entertain
Insns. tho most lavish hospitality
Admiral Godon with portion of his squadron, bass
rived At HAMPTON Roads from Havana In despatch TO
the Secretary OF the Navy he gives account Of the
surteous generous reception which ne. his others
and feet received the Spanish authorities in Cuba
The Captain General order give particular mark
Of bis attention and friendship 10 his American
xussts violated the custom Of his office nv going
board che Monitors Monsdnock and Canouicus
AMI the flagship susqGehanua Admis,i Gcdon
and shs Captsis General visited the az rebel stone
vail together aud the Admiral considers that tina. vessel
sompsrea very unfavorsbly with our own ron-oladA
When Admiral Godous squadron left Havana, The 9th
inst the bousetops and wharves crowded TO wit.
the dsperture Of the Monitors, Yhoe. u9Y'.aen,s
'ressos t-.s,' f.reatest surprise and interest.
ON the day Immediately proceed ng hs departure nom
Havana Admiral Godon received from " =. Marry,
lately Of the rebel navy formerly or the United States
navy a communication In which the latter gentleman
sItrcacd his DESIRE il be should be found within tho
ursdiclop Of the UnItsd states be considered pr
ionor u war on tho same terms those granted TO
General Ice
ny The arrival here yesterday OF the steamers America
and Chase from savannah the Fulton, from port Royal
and he Granada, from Charleston, We received our
despsthes from those place. the 10th inst In South
Caroline The Presidents amnesty proclamation received
great attention aud was much discussed BY The two
extreme parties mo radicals and The socessioniss n
condemned, but received the approval OF the mass
OF the people ET.Goytrnot Aiken arrived 10
Charleston, HE return tom Warrington on the 9th
mt and had onthusssiss reception from the citizens
on aading al the wharf He Is parole, with orders
10 report snce month 10 the comnsodant OF the pos
Tho Govesuor WINS very fsvorahy impressed with Prea
people ara much engaged In discussing The question Of
who Is 10 be their Provisional Governor Ths business
prospects " Charleston improving number of