The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-06-20

70 the British Minister acknowledging the receipt Of
Earl Russels despatch Secretary Seward expresses the
grahcation Of the President at this action Of the British
government but renews the protest against the joint
action Of tho British and French governments in conced
Ing belgercnt rghtsto the insurgents unfrendly
act and contrary TO International He also expresses
regret at the reservation contained In Earl Russels
despatch in favor OF rebel cruisers and demands that
such pratical vessels shall be delivered up the United
States He also declares the right and intention Of the
United States government capture any such pratcal
craft under whatever flag they may be placed, refusing
to recognise the validity Of any transfer that may be
made.
The Secretary Of State has addressed the following to
the Secretary of the Navy
DxPARrxENr OF STATE
WARRINGTON, June 10, 1855.
The Hon. GIDEON WEILEa Secretary OF the Navy
sR-s have the honor to transmit for your nforma-
and this Department upon the subject Of the withdrawal
OF the pretcnded concession Of begerent rghtsstO the
therefore, that you communicate to the naval officers Of
the United States the results following therefrom
Yrsreat Britain withdraws her heretofore
Second-The withdrawal of the twenty four hour rule
has not been made absolute by Great Britain and that
therefore the customary coueses not 10 be paid by
right Of search Of British vessels is terminated or
course this has no bearing upon the operation of the
isting slave trade treaty. Fourth-Any nsurgent or
pratical vessels found the high may lawfully
captured by vessels Of the United States
have the honor to be, SIR your obedient servant
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
THE ESTATE OF MR.. LINCOLN. n
The friends of the late President Lincoln will be graft
fed TO know that his left in much better
condition than many persons led believe It
appears that he had some seventy I've thousand
dollars accumulated which he invested in government
securities, and this is quite consistent WITH
and vptOb hauo hoov ;n<,v
ment made by Mr. Spinner, last autumn. re-
gardng the accumulation Of the Presidents salary
In tho Treasury This condition of AFFAIRS Of course will
relieve the apprehensions Of those who familiar with
Mr. Lncons simple and frugal habits have feared that
his family might have been left in needy circumstances
Besides this s believed each Of his surviving sons
is handsomely provided for.
PRESIDENT JOHNsoN's FAMILY AT TIE WHITE
HOUSE
The family Of President johnson, and his daughter
Mrs Patterson have arrived here to take charge Of
Executive Mansion.
DEPARTURE OF THE GEORGIA DELEGATION.
The Georgia delegation leave here for New York IN
route to Savannah this evening.
THE NUMBER OF TROOPS LEAVING WASHINGTON
Up to yesterday hundred and orty-eght thousand
troops had left the city In troop trans Of which
eighty five thousand went West TO Benwood Parers
burg West Virginia This number does not include those
going on the passenger trans which, since the first
instant have averaged Ave hundred per day. max
ing the entire number about one hundred and sixty
housand-an average Of about nine thousand per day.
There remain yet about thirty thousand to leave which
includes the remainder Of the Army Of the Potomac
about nine thousand and the heavy artillery the fort
ncations
THE INDICTMENT OF GENERAL LEE.
All specuatons concerning the trial Of General Lee for
tpo
as well be abandoned at General Lee prisoner
The faith Of tho government pledged for his pro-
lection until properly exchanged
wILLETT's POINT YORTIrIcArIOSs
Lieutenant Colonel Duane recently engneer chief
on General Meades sta has been ordered 10 willets
Point with force Of four hundred men and three hum
dred laboreYs
OHIO POLITICIANS.
Tho report that Governor Brough, Of Ohio, has pe
remptorily declined denomination by the Convention
that meets on next Wednesday is received with great
satisfaction by Western men here General Joseph D.
Cox will probably walk over tho alone.
THE FIRST NEW YORK CAVALRY.
The order for moving the First New York Lincoln cava
y to Louisville, KY, was countermanded after the reg
ment was on board the cars and back camp ut
Clouds Mills the cavalry corps headquarters The proba-
btes that this regiment will be paid of and mus
tered out of service.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
In the Of the Pacific Railroads claim TO the ssne
Of government bonds in accordance with law Of Con-
gress the completion of forty miles of the road the
President has declined appoint commissioners TO
inspect the road desired by Secretary Harlan
IL will be remembered that Mr. Harlan refused
to accept the report Of the Commissioners who
were appointed by the President, on the recon-
mendation Of Secretary Usher, and desired the
appointment of a commission Instead of appoint
ing commission the President conceded TO the
company the privilege OF filing evidence on the points
to which Secretary Harlan objected and this evidence
was to-day presented to the President aud he will de-
eide whether the bonds shall issued as claimed by the
company under the law.
DONATION OF GOVERNMENT LAND TO WISCONSIN.
The General Land Office has just transmitted TO the
Governor of Wisconsin certified transcripts vcsng title
In that State 10 twenty thousand hundred and
forty three acres to aid in the construction Of the St.
Crolx and Lake Superior Railroad and branch
THE NEW ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
Mr.. Chandler, tho Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury to day resigned his position Solicitor of the
Navy Department. and has entered upon the duties of
his new Office
Newspaper Accounts.
EXPORTS TO REMOVE GOVERNOR PIERPOINT.
Correspondence Of Philadelphia Ledgerl
An effort being made by the opponents of Governor
erpoint for his removal from the position 10 which the
President assigned him. and the probabilities that
will be successful The upsetting of Mayos operations
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