The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-01
Pierre Soule Pardoned by the
Presid emit.

wAsasoros, Oct. 81, 1885.


tho Shenandoah who are to capture her II met with
DEPARTMENT or STATE
WARRINGTON, Oct 30, 1866
10 the Hon. CiDxoy WELLss Secretary Of the Navy
SR-I have the satisfaction Of submitting for your
Information copy OF despatch which has just been
received from Mr. Adams together with Its accompani-
the restrictions upon American national vessels
which lately were maintained by her Ma
The despatch shows that all the Objectionable
restraints referred to have been entirely removed
and that u is the desire Of her Maestys government
shown 70 the vessesof OF the United States in all
her Msesty's ports, whether at home abroad. The
President has directed to make known to her Ma
jesty's government his satisfaction for this pleasing
manifestation Of consideration and justice the part of
Great Britain have therefore TO request you to in
form the naval officers OF the United States that the in
ruct0ns that have heretofore been given them TO make
and their with British naval vessels are now
counermauded and withdrawn, and that henceforth the
most liberal hospitality and courtesy will be expected to
be shown by the navy OF the Unedtates to the navy
OF Great Rrtain
have the honor to be, sir, your obedien servant
THE RELEASE OF JOHN mitchell.
The release of John Mitchell having been granted by
the President application Of the Fenan Congress
At Philadelphia presented by special envoy, the Con-
gress decided that dcputation should proceed TO Wash
ingon give expression thanks OF the organiza
ZION Accordingly, Col W. r. Roberts, Of New York,
President OF the Senate and B. Doran Killan, OF st.
Louis, special delegates, accompanied by Mr. 4 J.
7acAay; Of Toledo proceeded the White House and
were given early interview. On being introduced
Col. Roberts addressed the President as follows:-
NJ Psxswxsr-I have the honor Of being delegated
by the Convention Of Irish American citizens, assembled
In Philadelphia representing large social classes thirty
States and Territories TO wait upon your Exccency and
express TO how deeply they feel the restoring
freedom man whom they loyo and venerate for his
seif sacrinc!ng devotion t. his native land They
member nothing OF John Mltchel's American career
a
for ireland l am sure, your Excelency, the American
people have no cause to regret the sympathy they
their follow citizens Of Irish BIRTH We sir, not
conscious or the fact that have found Ia America lib
ery Justice and an asylum.
President johnson replied in substance follows:-
0urL.zEs--f am glad to learn that the steps which
havo bson taken in the matter referred TO have met with
the approval OF the gentlemen who have sent here
An you, sir deicatcly remarked could not remcm-
Der Mr. Mtchets American career but were anxious,
mark OF respect and compliment to the large section
or countrymen with whom hr. Mitchell preyi-
regard.
After some further conversation OF friendly charac-
Ter. the delegation withdrew.
PARDON OF PIERRE sOULE
Ierre Souie, Of Louisiana. pardoncd yesterday.
THE nANDAxUs AGAINST SECRETARY McULLOcH.
Some measurements have been made concerning the
mandanus about be argued IN this city. The
fActs these-The claimants Messrs J. and r. H. Por-
issue writ Of mandamus to the Secretary Of the Urea
sury, directing him make payment Of their claim for
the loss OF horses and other stock In the OF the
United States in 1861 The petition Ia based upon
alleged award of the Third Auditor of the Treasury
containing the amount due them Upon various grounds
payment refused by Secretary Chase and upon
hearing the matter the Auditor made award under
which, PARTIAL payment made and accepted by the
piaiatihs The question Is whether the first award
wa valid, and, f so, whether It constitutes valid
and proper for q mandamus. Il Is tho first
case Of the kind which has arisen before the
court NJ constituted II brings up the whole ques
Sion Of the powers Of the in relation to the heads
Of departments and their proper exercise II therefore
ssrdcd with much interest by the government the
profession The counsel 10 the Mes~rs Hughes
Denver and Peck, and BIiton Hill for the petitioners
and Mr.. Chas Eames for the Treasury Department
TIM STATE QUOTAS AND CREDITS.
The credit Of recruits and re-cnlisted OF the regu
Lar army 70 the quota Of the States and Territories
CURED be made by circular No T. February 10 last
from the war Department, will be discontinued from
and asr tomorrow and all reports required by that
circular forwarded tho Adjutant Generals ONCE
end - The Governors and Assistant Provost Marshals
0saers q States and Territories, will TO be
Asrsd from and after that date
INDIAN CLAIMS YoR PENSIONS. bounty ETC.
tartss Il the War and Treasury Departments and the
Co.1scner Of Pensions requesting that in all claims
~ psssioas bounty back pay damages dues Of any
ind asing account OF military service performed by
undians shsa may Be brought before them they will sus
pond action reference thereto until tho parties repre-
scnng ssch Interests shall receive and c approval
mon shs Commissioner Of Indian Anars act for
che Indian tribe making tho claim.
apNuaAL aArCH's ADMINISTRATIONS AT CHARLES
TON, =. @.
srgsdler General Edmund schriver Inspector General
ho was directed 10 investigate certain complaints made
BY otisess and residents Of Charleston s. c. has made
Ms report fully generating General Hatch from all acts
or INSTRUMENTATION while in command OF that post
Hs reports that he believes General Hatch be cap
sbls aud attentive officer jus, In his decisions and
guided by what believed DO the best interests Of the
~overnment.
yErr. DAVIS PREPARING FOR WINTER
JET Davis opinion as the length OF his days in
ths sud may not be entitled TO much weight but he yes
terdsy gave unmstakable evidence Of what that opinion
YES by ordering new beaver cloth overcoat Of q mer
chant tailor this CITY, who his old time servor
The manufacturer Of the garment commenced this morn
ing from taken In 1850 sud will probably
insist advance payment leaving JET. 10 take all
chances on the investment
APPLICATION FOR THE RELEAsE or AN ALLEGED
foRcER.
A number OF well TO do citizens OF Pennsylvania,
among them Judge Lanigan, OF Philadelphia have sp.
piled ths Secretary Of War for the release of w.
PhsIan In the Old Capitol charged with forging dis.
charge papers, pay accounts quarermasiers vouchers
&C PheIan was one Of gang very successful at this
business and swnded the government the extent Of
hundreds OF thousands OF dollars George W. Young,
ssssase me"esr Of the gang wss recently akeu 10