The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-10
Proclamation OF tho President Against
Rebel Pirates.
Reconstruction Of the State Of
'ea Virginia.
PierpOnt Declared tho Governor
Of the State.
MODIFICATION OF THE TRADE REGULATIONS
Rejoicing I'm Bremen Over the
Union Victories.

Union Victories.
HOSTILITY 10 the RETURNING REBELS,
.st1 wAsnorou, Nay ., 1854
oASISBs couNoII ON rHB aBCoNsrauoroN OWES
lfi riON.
Another session Of the Cabiast lasting several hourn
was held to-day The subject Of trAds and ecmmsscs
WITH We Southern States was briefly considered but
tho main question under consideration today - ~ tho
special meeting yesterday, that Of reconstruction.
This subsct 10 engaging the most earnest attention Of
the President and Cabinet The question Of negro suf
ffass, In connection with rseonssvuction recevine
much careful consideration II ID dsslssd 10 digest
some general plan OF reconsuction which shah enable
oil truly loyal citizens Of States recently In ipsusectIoa
70 participate In the resuscation Of the State govern
ments and exclude from such participation al leading
and malignant rebels
SxFcUrIvs 0RDsB RR-EsrABLIsHrSa AUTHORITY
IN VIRGINIA.
The President has also issued an executive order 70
establish the authority Of the United States and execute
the laws within the geographical limits known - The
State Of Virginia Is ordered that all acts and pro.
ceedings Of the political military and civil organizations
which have been In q state Of instruction and rebellion
within the State Of Virginia against the authority and
laws Of the United Satee and Of which Jefferson Davis
john Letcher aud William Smith were late
the respective chiefs are declared null and void.
All persons who shall exercise, claim pretend, or Al
tempt TO exercise, any political, military or civil power
authority, jurisdiction OF right, by through or under
Jefferson Davis late Of the city Of Richmond and his
conhdantes, or under John Letcher, or william Smith
military or civil commission, authority issued BY them
OF them, since the 18th day Of APRIL 1891 shalfbe
deemed and taken as in rebellion agains. tho United
States, and shall be dealt With accordingly
The Secretaries Of State War; Treasury Navy and Inie
ror and the Postmaster General ordered proceed
put force all laws Of the United States pertaining
their several departments and the District Judge OF said
district proceed hold within said State 10
corance with the provisions of the actsof Congress The
Attorney General will instruct the proper officers libel
and bring TO judgment, conHscatlou and sale property
subject 70 conhscaon and enforce the administration Of
Justice within said State In all matters civil and criminal
within the cognzance Of the federal courts 70 carry Into
effect the guarantee Of the federal constitution Of
republican form Of State government and afford
the advantage and security Of domestic laws, o.
well a. to complete the reestabllshment Of the
authority Of the laws OF the United States, and the
full and complete restoration Of peace within tho limits
Aforesaid rtf. q .ytlflt4F IL n sttt -
Francis Perpont Governor OF the State of Virginia.
will be aided by the federal government far may
be necessary the lawful measures which he may take
for the extension and administration Of the State govern
ment throushous the geographical limits Of said state
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT AGAINST GEBBL
PIRATES.
President johnson has issued proclamation declaring
that whereas armed resistance TO the authority Of the
in Instruction may be regarded virtually at m end
and the persons by whom that resistance as well by
whom the operations Of the nsurgcn cruisers were d.
rsced fugitives capves; aud whereas u IL UNDER
stood that Of those cruisers ere still nfesting
the high seas, aud Others preparing 70 capture
burn and destroy vessels Of the United States he en-
Joins all naval military and civil officers Of the United
States diligently 10 endeavor, by all lawful means TO
arrest the said cruisers and 10 bring them port OF
the United States In order that they may be prevented
from committing further depredations commerce. and
that the persons on board Of them may no longer
enjoy immunity from their crimes; and he
further proclalms and declares that r. after q
reasonable time shall have elapsed for this
proclamation 10 become known In the ports Of nations
claiming to have been neutral the said nsurgent cru
ses and the persons board Of them shall continue to
receive hospitality in the said ports this government
Will deem itself justified in refusing hospitality TO the
public vessels Of such nations In ports OF the United
States and In adopting such other as may be
deemed advisable towards vindca,ng the national sover-
eighty
THE MEXICAN EMIGRATION EXCITEMENT.
The Mexican fever is growing TO an unprecedented
extent Ono hundred thousand officers and men Of the
Union army alone eager volunteer their services
to "setle with MaSlnilann In the Gland Of golden
ores and luscious fruits" The hope entertained that
arrangements Will be perfected TO enable some portion Of
our veterans 10 realize this dream Of extending the
OF freedom The officers aud soldiers Of tho South.
crn armies also anxious enter into similar en-
ments.
RETURNING REBELS IN BAD R.PUrE.
resolution was introduced into tho City Councils last
night admonishing aud warning those men who LEFT
their homes In this city at the commencement OF the
bolton, aud openly dcasd the national government aud
engaged In their horrd work Of treason that their re-
turn at this time would be exceedingly rcpugDan the
loyal citizens Of Washington and would be regarded as
an act rnproduciisc Of good, but fraasht with much
harm. This resolution caused excited debate of n
personal character
PUBLIC MEETING on THE suBrcr or ruS RETURN.
ING REBELS.
large meeting Of the citizens OF the District was held
this evening pursuant 10 The call which has been pub
lshcd for several days in The local papers, 70 take action
In reference TO the return OF active rebels formerly resi-
dent here long series Of resolutions was ADOPTED,
declaring that such persons should not be allowed TO re-
sumo their residence here, aud appointing . committee
OF two from each ward In this city and Georgetown and
two from the county 10 confer with the President and
arrange plan Of action W reference 10 this subject
The meeting was presided over by j. n. Brown, Esq,
and was very enthusiastic In lie demonstrations Of loyalty
It's understood that such demonstrations do not mcot
The favor o. the government They riosous in their
tendency, and imply want OF confidence in the ability
OF the administration 10 properly manage public ansr
such meetings would come In better place when the
government shall have failed 10 do Us DUTY in reference
70 she rebellion and the rebels
PROMOTIONS IN THE RseULAa ARMY.
General Grant has ordered The several corps CON.
msndcrs 10 recommend meritorious oaceu IN their
commands for promotion In the regular army