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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-07
THE HERALD DISPATCHES.
AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND.


mr.. William II. Merriams Despatch.
MAJOR GErsRAL KTzxl's HsApouARrERs,
RIcnNoEp, Va, April 4, 1885,
The consan, recurrence Of envenng scenes In Rich
wsnd since the Union accession h much IN contrast
with the sober realities Of fe 10 camp which have
bean largely accustomed Of late that have no, ~ yet
addressed myself o the writing up OF those many scenes
marking rebel life and manners which will 70 10 his.
sory when written, remcmbranoes Of cur occupation
Of the rebel capital
PRESIDENT uycors N ucuxosp.
Perhaps however, It may be said, incident Of
u all this drama will so attract and nx the attention Of
che American people and the civilized world the ap.
Yearancc to-day in tho city Of Richmoud-eased capital
Of internal traitors--of Abraham Lincoln, President Of
che united States.
ARRIVAL GREETING.
On yesterday II came TO bo known that the President
would Richmond and hold counsel with all who
naIgh, Oo dcsrous OF lending helping hand the reso
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w A S HIN G 7 ON.
Our Special Washington Despatch.

WAsBISGroS April O. 1895.
The statement In General Grants despatch published
yesterday that he should pursue tho neeng enemy
long as was Of any USE accepted as an admission
that Lee had escaped for the present The further
ports published this afternoon show that will not do 10
the Dispatches OF Grant and Sheridan those
OF other less indomtablc and persevering gene
rails arc. II IL evident that sheridan has leo
at bay Amelia Court House, while the
column which Grant accompanied has forestalled
him at Burkcsville junction. The fullest confidence 10
felt here in military circles that the remnant of tho
Army OF Northern Virginia has last met its fate and
that within twenty -four hours will exist
organized body; and IL IL not impossible that
msnder may within that time be killed prisoner,
which Of itself would end the war; for Davis without
Lee would be ike a body without head conirve o.
to esecute.
The prisoners captured and being captured by tho
forces under Generals Grant Sheridan are being sent
to Point Lookout primarily, from whence they will be
distributed to different prison camps throughout The
country, may be found advisable. General Hoffman,
Commssary General OF Prisoners has not yet returned
from City Point, where he Is personally super Intending
the disposition Of the multiplying thousands Of capurco
rebcia
The railroad from Aqua Creek via Fredericksburg 10
Richmond In TO be Immediately rebuilt It's expected
that thousand isborers will 20 to Aqua Creek TO-
morrow 70 relay the track rom that place 10 Fredecks
burg The grading Of the road has not been materially
injured and the old and direct route will be
opened in short time.
A number Of capitalists here aud In New York have
already 1led application TO es,Abl.h national bank
At Richmond and II will probably be done In a short
time
despatch from General Ord 70 the father Of General
RUSSELL Of the Twenty NTH army corps, who was re.
ported killed. received this afternoon states that that
ofncer 10 not injured
refugee who arrived hero to-day from Frcdericks
burg states that the eonscrptng officers In that section
are more active than ever conscpting citizens and
arres,ipg deserters since the evacuation OF Richmond
Every house in Fredericksburg is crowded with people
from Richmond who Ged from there on the evacuation
Of the place
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Greatly to the surprise Of tho Inhabitants, enter
prism newsboys entered tho city along with the soldiers
and almost before the guard OF the rebels had
crossed tho Appomattor the New York HERALD OF tho
sis ult being sold In the streets Of Petersburg
During the very short time was able 70 stop In tho
city could not observe that tho houses had suffered a.
much 'snass from the IRE Of our batteries az might
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THE OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

Dsspaseh from General Grants Head
quarters.
Juycnm Sournsrps AND DASvnls RAuRoAps
BunKnvlLs, Va, April do r n J
- upvu n STANTON, Secretary Of War
LIsutenant General Grant received the following de-
psAsh ., half.pas, s,s p. H., saak Aa ~ay 70 n3
>s;, and At o~os pvoessdsd General SAertdans Aead
tsss~a
General Grant desired me 10 transmit the do
vasch 70 you on the opening Of the telegraph
= this place, and 10 say that ne Sizh corps w'tAeui
s,ux reached Genera, Sherdans pori,isn vAm an hour
sAse otter Ms despascA vas written
Two divisions Of the Twenty fourth corps viii encamp
Asrs night and division OF the twenty ntb army
ssrps as BaSk's and whites station southsids Railroad
s WILLIAMS,
Bngadier General, headquarters cavalry.
General shertdan's Despatch.
JExmv.LLs, April &-3 80 p. n
ususenant General U. 8 GRAsr:-
erERAL--I send you tho enclosed letter. which will
i've you an idea Of the condition Of The enemy and their
shsrsabouts sent General DsvieS brigade This morn
hs around on my left nank.
He captured Fames crossroads nve pieces Of atii
wy about two hundred wagons and eighor nine battle
lAgs and number OF prisoners
The Second army corps is now coming up pish you
S~s here yourself feel confident OF capturing the
Army Of Northern Virginia II we exert ourselves ss
- aape far Le. will pu, all my cavalry out on our
~ flank, except Mckenzie. who Is on the right
p n SHERIDAN. Major General
InrrsR From RErnL COLONEL TO MS MAMMA.
AxxuA Corsr HoUss. April 9, 1885,
DsAn NAxxA-our army n ruined. fear. We are all
nss q yet shyron iefs u.s. sick John Taylor Ia we'll
~ him yesterday. We are In line Of battle this svsn
NJ General Robert Lee is 10 the Geld near US Ny
kuss s still In the Justice OF cause and that God &o
General Hill s killed. Iav Murray o. few moments
Hsos Bernard Terry, is said, was taken prisoner; but
usiy got out send this BY negro sec passing up
Ne railroad 10 Mecklenbury Love TO ALL Your devoted
90, W. B. TAYLOR, Colonel.
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The Press Despatch.

wAsHseroS, April O. 1903
The special agent Of the Post once Department
nfr Parker was accompanied by Mr. c. A. Davis, Of
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consequently had an excellent opportunity Of witnessing
the heroism OF Sergeant Spence.
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CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

We publish the following Q,orceau,
which the editor Of the Galveston
News, has discovered in New Or
leans paper, SO that our readers may
enjoy the joke. Gen. S. is no doubt
by this time out OF harms way, and
Illustrating on the good things tina,
fall in his way, consoling himself
with the thought that he is out Of
danger and that the old saying that
call that glitters is not gold" is q
sure thing, not to be sneezed at in
these times. But to the extract
The n. O. Delta of the 10th inst =,
speaks of having received previously,
news Of the assassination of,Geperal
+. Kirby Smith, which news the Edi-
tor now says, is positively confined.
According to the Delta's account, he
was asassinateL by Major Mckee
Particulars are given, how. General
Smith aud Major Mckee quarreled,
because their interest clashed in
some cotton operations, when Gen. S.
accused Mckee with being traitor,
and ordering him to be shot, but that
he was pardoned by the influence Of
Governor Allen and others--that Gen.
S. kept Major Mckee a prisoner
over year, and after being released,
Mckee threatened vengeance against
Gen. S. when the latter had him con-
scripted, in return for which Mckee
assassinated him! We allude TO this
report to show how ingeniously the
circumstances arc dove tailed, to make
the story plausible.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

We are requested to inform the
ladies that the sick Missouri soldiers
at the hospital, on Milan street, are
much in need of. little Injuries, and
that they will be pleased to receive
any made dishes sent to them: The
ladies will, of course, respond.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06
Farewell Address.
TO THE PEOPLE OF LOUISIANA.
: ExECJTlvE OFFICE.


Shreveport. La Jane ., 1865
Eeltoso Citizens ~ have thought it my
duty to ad3ress yOna ew words in parting
from you, perhaps forever. My admins
tration as Governor of Louisiana closes
this day. Thu war Is over. the contest Is
| ended. the soldiers arc aisbauded and gone
TO their home ;. and now therc'is IN LOuisi-
ena no opposition whatever to the Consti-
tuition and the laws Of the United States
| Unit, order shall be established ana society
with all Its safeguards fully restored. /
| would advise that y ou TORN. yourselve in
to Companies aud squads for the purpose
of protec ing your families from outrage
and insult, and your property from spolia-
ton. A few bad lnen.atas do much mis-
chief aud destroy much property. Within
, a short while the United States authorities
viii! no doubt send you an armed force to
auy part OF the-Statc where you may re-
a,,ire it for your protection. '.. i
My countryn1en, We have for -Four long
wears waged " wal, which we deemed to
be lust in the sight of high heaven We
have nor been the best. the wisest: nor the
bravest people in The world, bat We have
suffered more and borne our, sufierings
with greater tortit,ide than any people on
the face of 6 DDS green earth. Now let Ills
show to the world that as we have fought
like nen-Jlike mon we can make peace
Let tQcTe NC uo dCtS vi NlOIeuCc uO UcdTl
burnings, no. Incorporate language. bat
with>manly dignity submit to the inevitable
courseof events Neither lie. their be any
fepiuiagt aitst lost PROPERTY there be
40 criaaisation Or recrimination muir
murs. 1T will do no good, but may do
much harm. You, who like myself have
|lostail Cand oh, how many there are) must
bek4nIiife anew. let us not talk of des-
pair. nor whine about orr misfortunes, but
with strong arms aud stoat hearts adapt
ourselves to the circumstances which sur
round us. '''.
-.fIsl How!restS with the United States au-
thorities to make. you once more, q content
ed, prosperous aud happy people. They
can within FIVE years, restore Louisiana to
its original wealth and prosperity, ana heal
the terrible wounds thathAve been Inflicted
upon her. Sc great are bur recuperative
energiesl-so rich is our soil-so great are
the resources of. the State Our rulers
have it IN their power to dry the 1tIourners
toars-to nakstgl It'd the hearts of the poor
widow and the orpAnp--to, canse the past
in great measure to be forgotten, and to
make Your devastated lands " to blossom
as the rose III my voice could be heard
and needed at w Aiding ton, ): Iawould say
. spare this distracted lantl ~ oh !spare this
afflicted people. In the Aamesof bleeding
humanity they have suffered enough %
But my countrymen this cannot be, T. am
one oGthe prescribed 30 into exile
Staid with you upto the very last moment,
and 1ow leave you with a heavy heart
The high truss WITH Y hich youhave honored
mel Is this ahy, returned Ilessefthe' Office
Of Governor with clean hands, and with
the conscious pride of having done my
duty. AL theI officers Of State and all
employees III its various departments have
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06
I elms. to, he offered. to the
whole SOutlern People.

~ :. iLslgerl.
There are certain indications which
go to show that President Johnston,
like the lamented Lincoln. in his
latter days, is giving the. extreme
Radicals wide berth, and I hazard
nothing in saying that. the procla-
nation opening the South to trade
will be soon followed BY evidences
stu more conclusive of. the desire of
the President to heal the, breach as
quietly and pleasantly as possible.
and unite the two sections again In
one harmonious whole" You will
note that his proclamation revivinr
trade is not addressed alone to the
loyal people of the South. but in
Icludes the we'll "disposed" in its
privileges, and that too, without com
polling them to take the much. abused
and often broken oath of allegiance.
The South, i'll so far as trade is CON
cerned. could ask no moro than this.
tor the door Of commerce is open rs
wholly and as freely to- all the peo-
pie as ifsuch thing as .var had not
been known. Whether, they will
avail themselves of-the offer remains
to be seem but they must be rebel
llous, indeed, If they allow SO hand
some 4 privilege to remain dead
letter with them. understand.
upon authority which cannot doubt
that terms equally generous to those
offered to and accepted bv Lee and
Johnston, will be shortly offered to
the whole Southern people~-a few
Of their leaders in the rebellion alone
excepted. In other words. there will
be L general amnesty rendered, and
a disposition evinced to make the
situation Of our "wayward sisters
as pleasant as possible.
The radical element have rot an
mixing ofthe policy ,fthe President
and declare that its adoption viii
end IN The retention Of the slaves at the
South, thus defeating, as they believe
the great object 70, which the war.
during the past four Years, has been
fought. and leaving the old "bone
OF contention" still to be attacked
and gnawed around by the opposing
lacllOuS.
Blu: le. those bewa are who at,emrt
to oppose the policy Of Presiden,
johnson. Mr. Lincoln has been
credited with iirrness, but in hi.
successors little finger there vii! be
more Of the Jackson MAN frmness than
there was in Mr. I.;ncoln's whole
hand.
That tbs people Of TIE South viii
receive far better treatment at the
hands Of the old government than is
anticipated, We believe. and anxious
ly look forward to the day when the
consequences OF the Righteousness OF
the Southern people will be fully
known. Let us rather await the is
sue with patience than to waste
breath discussing tie probabilities
OF the lutrure.
The New York correspondent, oi
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The Texas Christian Advocate
says: Tina, Gen. Alasruder has re
quested, through the commander Of
the blockade feet of Galveston, per
mission to open negotiations with
the Federal commander at New Or
leans. - The request was granted
a COMM ssioner from onr- authorities
to be carried to New Orleans in a
Federal Steamer at any time Gen.
Msgruder may desire. Yhe CORES
pondence is dated May 22nd.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The St. Domingo trouble has al
ready cost the Spanish treasury
100000 reals. OF the 10000 men
despatched to that Island only ID
900 remain under arms, and only
1000 are effective.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06
The New York correspondent, 81
the New Orleans Picayuue saws:

"President Johnston, it is now
pretty evident, intends to bring the,
people back to the Union faith on
what are regarded III the North Us
amicable and liberal terms.
The rcbellious States, no declares.
have never been out Of the Union
and Senators and Representatives
Will be received tnerefrom at Wash
ington whenever the States shall see
fit to send them. State governments
recognizing the Federal compact,
will also be Welcomed as restored to
loyalty, and where their presence is
not necessary, the national armies
will be withdrawn"
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

new spapefs to~get on the right SIDE
Of the United: States: geovernmesnt.;L,
The presumption on their part is,
that by thus giving vent to their
thoughts, the little they possess Of
this worlds goods will be saved to
them, and they permitted to follow
their vocation in peace. This apr
pearance is also visible among other
classes who have not the same
facility for giving publicity to their
now entertained thoughts Or ex-
pressions. In ono view Of the mat
ter we like to see the change, but in
another, it becomes rdetestable.-
When we hear expressions of II
never was u secessionist," then we
pity in our heart the spirit Of CON-
temptibleness, thus exhibited by
those who were only too eager for
secession, and hope that the Lord
will have mercy on their souls.
Honest confession is good for the
soul. The man, be he high OF low
in the paths of life, who favored Sc
cession in 1861, by his vote or add
vice, and now acknowledges it. but
being rcpentent is willing to labor
with as much zeal in restoring peace to
the country as he was in revolutions
izing it, is in our opinion to be trusted
much farther than lie that pursues
the opposite course, miserly clinging
to his little riches, and piteously
looking to the '.old' government, and
with a whine bess forgiveness not for
his past acts, but that he may relnainin
undisturbcd possession of his goods,
chattles, or estate Poor devils, they
need all the sympathy the United
States government may see fit to dis
pense to them in charity. Some Of
these objects of pity, while trembl-
ing ia their boots, imagined that
every body's knees We're knocking
together at the thought that L. S.
troops would soon be in possession of
this place, ready to seizethe,n bodily,
and then, probably, tie their feet and
hands together, apply to their heads
some 1ankee" patent machine to
open their mouths, and introduce the
much talked Of '.iron-claa oath, -
which from the representations we
have heard, must De Of prodigious
dimensions, and requires rolling out
by gun powder force, to suit the
size Of the mouth Of the patient to
which it is administered
What has become of all the ORR
:ginal secessionists we cannot imagine
unless they have taken wings and
flown to Mexico or evaporated. If
any are still about the country
they should by all means remain, as
the scarcity of the race will bring
them into market, and secure large
premiums from curiosity hunters.
1t is a matter of perfect inditter-
enee to the United States govern
ment, we believe, whether this one
or that one, did one thing OF the
other it is sufficient 10 know that
they are and have been living here
during the war, and tina. they must
now return to the allegiance Of their
old government, and show by their
future acts whether they are worthy
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

Thanks to our friend, Mr.. VIM
Gillian, for late papers.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

Such a stagnation of business we
have never witnessed at any time OF
place. The stores are all closed
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

If any of our military friends, not
under the rank of Major in the G. S.
A., are DESTROYS Of making an honest
Irving for want of military occupation
i'll the future, they will be permitted
teaddress us for one week, stating
the terms upon which they will en-
ter the arduous duty of holding On to
ideas when caught by the editor.
AS the chances of. obtaining this de-
sirable situation will depend much
on very low bids, accompanied by
proper vouchers, we expect the lucky
applicants, will, doubtless, be those
who offer liberal premiums and are
prepared to furnish THEFT. own 1odg-
ings and rations. -:
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The. Steamer Judge Fletcher. ar
rived at orr xharfs son Thuxsday
lidaofning; bringilg among other por-
soma 90 nice. Col. sympnski
rwas-on board ), aud though he brough,
fup }utopapers, he failed to accommo.
date us with a.8le, we appreciate the
neglect, particularly as VIC have been
III the habit of laying aside numbers
Of our paper for his especial benefit.
We notice such papers as he gave
away. by proxy, were intended for
che Houston press. We shall ever
remember the uncalled for generosity
Of our friends and when the time
arrives will return the compliment,
with interest, if not in this city,
probably in tho Crescent city.
New Orleans papers contain ac-
counts Of a very disastrous explosion
Of the main Ordnance Depot of the
L y. AOlCCS SLittAclct az MOOllc,
which occurred on the 26th ult.-
Ovor 500 persons were killed and
wounded eight entire squares were
blown down and several steamers
lying at the wharf Were torn to
pieces eight to ten thousand bales
of cotton were burned The dam
ageis estimate at about Sl0,Ooo,OOO,
The description is heart rending,
and the disaster was one Of the most
terrible that has happened for some
time. -,-i
We hearit reported Oh the street
that northern papers say that Banks
has been removed and that Gen.
Candy has received instructions not
to interfere in any way with civil
authorities in the administration of
their respective duties. This is en-
couragins and it will tend much to
relieve the impatient anxiety OF very
MANY nj orr neon}p
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06
The Latest News!

This paper will pay literally for
news of any character furnished it,
whenever used. In writing, be brief
and to the point, and forward by the
quickest means possible. Viz,
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The farewell address of Governor
Henry w. Allen appears in to-day's
paper. We>were in hopes that his
sxcellency would remain in ourmidst,
but In this it appears we were dis
appointed. In our opinion the ad-
dress of our late governor is one of
the best that ever emanated from
him.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The steamer Lafourche left the
wharf at this place last Wednesday
with large number of refugees on
their way home. The scene Of part
ing friends was affecting in the cx-
IRENE.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The generous governor, Henry w.
Allen, will accept our thanks for
some printing paper presented TO the
editor Of this paper
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

We are pleased to meet daily, the
old friends Of this city, who are re-
turning, one by one, from the late
scenes Of war. Among the recent
arrivals we notice. DIR. Geo. W. Ken
dali, formerly dentist in this city.
Come George, hang up your sword,
and shove out your single, as your
dental experience is much needed
now. E..
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

The phunny editor OF this paper
having suddenly disappeared, and
carried off with him the editorial pens
and paper OF this establishment, it
becomes our painful duty to ask of
our charitable friends the loan or
gift of some pieces Of chalk. and a
few boot legs upon which to place
our ideas for the public good.
Shreveport news. [volume] (Shreveport [La.]) 1864-1865, 1865-06-06

Despite all the wild rulnors which
have been prevalent the few past
weeks, in regard to the Contemplated
plans of the soldiers among us, we
have not heard Of any =n1isbellaviot
on their part, and feel proud @sto
chronicle the fact that all are quiet
and orderly Peace reigns triumph
ant and spirit ofgood feeling exists
between the citizens and soldiery.-
May it so continue