The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1865-05-13

at which COL Sprague represented Gan.
Pope, and Col. Seymonski appeared on be-
half of Gen. Smith. These officers we're
to have another conference at the same place
on the Sd inst. Of the result of this late
meeting nothing was known, but ii was uA
derstOOd that the terms proposed were the
same as those under which Lees and John
stems armies surrendered.
There we're additional rdhmols in New Or
leans on the 3Oth cit. that the rebel Gener-
ais Dick Taylor and Forrest had made for
NAL propositions to surrender their
commands.
Gen. Candy had left New Orleans sud-
denly for Mobile, and it was believed that
his visit to that city was for the purpose of
receiving Taylor's surrender.
The Times, Washington special of May 8
says. it ought to be understood, that the
recent proclamation offering reward for
the apprehension of JEFF. Davis as one of
the parties implicated in the assassination
of Mr.. Lincoln, was INtissued by President
johnson as his indivif qal act, nor merely
upon his personal opinion as to the guilt of
Davis. 1t was issued in pursuance of the
decision of the proper legal authority.
1t was first unanimously decided il the
Cabinet meeting that all paaties in any way
connected with the conspiracy shonld be
tried by mi litary tribunal, and not by the
civil courts ALI the testimony collected
in relation to the matter was there placed
officially in the hands of the Judge Advo-
cate, Gen. Holt, who examined it very care
fully, and made written report to the
Secretary of War, givingit as his official
opinion the evidence proves Davis to, have
been connected with the inception and ex
ecu ton of the plot. 1t was upon this off :
cial report that the proclamation was based.
1t is not to be supposed that any direct and
personal action in the matter eau be traced
to Davis, but it will be proved that the con
spiracy was formed aud prosecuted with
his knowledge and assent.
FARTHER POINT, May 9th.
The Hibernian from Liverpool the 9Th,
via Londonderry the 7th ult., arrived off
this point'this morning.
The news by the Nova Scotia, of the as
sassination of President Lincoln and Secre-
tary Seward was published throughout Eng
land on the 26th ult., and created profound
sensation. The strongest feeling of sym
pathy, indignation and horror were unani-
mously expressed. u
There was but one voice throughout the
country those who sympathise with the
cause of the South. evinced as much real
indignation as the warmest friends of the
North. In all places il was the prevailing
topic, and caused almost a total suspension
of business. particularly in Liverpool and
Manchester; on Wednesday there was only
a days session of Parliament, the attendance
was very slim. only about sixty members
being present. They all sigued the follow
ing address which was presented to Mr..
Adams the same evening:
We the undersigned members Of the
House of Commons have learned with the
deepest regret and horror that the President
of the United States, has been deprived of
his life by an act of violence. We express
our sympathy at the sad event to the Amer
lean Minister now in London, as well as to
declare our hope and confidence in the flu
ture of that great country, which We trust
will continue to be associated with enlighten-
ed freedom and peaceful relations with this
and every other country.
The POSTS Washington special says adj
ditional arrests have been made to-day, and
information obtained throwing more light
upon the conspiracy to assassinate the late
President and the Secretary of State.
The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Press, says the confession of
Harold, and documentary evidence found
on Booth, fastens, beyond cavil, the plot
and its full sanction, on JEFF. Davis and his
Canada commissioners.
New YoKK, May 8.
The HsrAld's correspondent with Viii
cons expedition gives the following addi-
tiOnal details Of the march through Ala
bama and Georgia:
When within fourteen miles of Macon,
the rebel Gen. Robertson sent a message
from Gen.~Howell Cobb. saying there had
been cessation of hostilities granted by
Sherman. Gen. Minty replied that he
knew nothing about it, and surprising il a
russ. sent word to Geo. Robertson that he
must retire to Macon, while he sent the
messenger to Gen Wilson, who was in the
rear. Gen. Minty ordered his advance to
move forward in FIVE minutes after this an