The New York herald., 1865-04-14

collapse q the rebellion, there Is 70 be tmmeoiatey
great reduction Of the aumber Of naval vessels In COM
mission, and discharge Of the erewa portion OF
these viii be laid up for present. while number II
not ALL Of the merchant vessels which have been moor
porated into the navy will be sold and returned to their
Legitimate business This reduction Of the naval force
viii, Of course, make considerable saving In the sx
penSe Of that branch Of the service
CELEBRATION OF THE VICTORIES.
The capital of our one common country has been In
. blaze tonight The nluminations which have pre-
csded that Of this evening have been but rehears FOR
this grand performance in which the people displayed
their Joy happiness that the hour Of trial and Of
danger had passed, and that the nation one and und
vded triumphant treason and rebellion, stands
forth redeemed and disenthralled. The display was
highly credtable Our wide streets and avenues espe
cay adapted such exhibitions giving good chance 70
spectators witness the full effect The public build
ngs all splenddly illuminated, ana bands Of music
stationed ct several Of them. The Navy Depart
ment especially brilliant and the front extensively
drsped with American Tags The Marine band was
In attendance here, and together with the profuss
display Of fireworks, attracted the attention and
admiration Of very large crowd throughout
the evening The recent iluminations Of the
War Department and Presidents mansion have
rendered any additional description Of their appearance
needless They presented additional features except
was exhibited . very large calcium light.
In Jackson Square, opposite the White House, there
very liberal and brilliant display Of fireworks.
which lasted throughout tho evening. The City Hall
presented most brilliant appearance Across It's front
gas jets displayed the words sGrant-Union-
The headquarters Of General Augurs Department Of
Washington also magnincenty illuminated, and
nne band here dscourssd most excellent music Along
the upper front Of the building extending it, whole
length, . transparency displaying the names Of
'Grant-Thomss -Sherman-F rragut-Sheridan."
At the lower entrance Of the Treasury building was 4
transparency representing nfy dollar seventhiry
coupon note, and underneath it the mott0:'The note
Of free government, endorsed by free people, and
guaranteed by the power and wealth Of all the United
States"
Jay Cooke Co g banking house also magufn-
Gently illuminated displayed three transparences,
upon which inscribed "Response Of the loyal peo
pc 70 the cry Of traitors" "Iet alone" 'Gory to
God, who hath to U.S. Grantd the victory" 'The Busy
Bs--Bals, Ballots, Bonds"
Tho main Office Of the American telegraph line also
presented = beautiful appearance The Office Of the
United States telegraph, Fifteenth street. also H.
Illuminated. The NEW YORK HERALD Office, Fourteenth
street. presented brilliant appearance and the other
newspaper 0fnces that street also illuminated
Even the hotels took part In the display, and were
The citizens all over tho city took part the lumna
uen and for . time Washington presented the appear
Of fairy realm its dirt and dingness being for the
time hidden by the briancy Of the illumination and the
couscaon Of fire works (which irradatedlhs darkness
and gloom Of the evening.
The Arlington House. on Arlington Heights the former
residence Of General Lee illuminated, and attracted
much attention, 1t being conspicuous object from al.
most any point In the city The Lunatic Asylum the
Eastern Branoh also presented splendid appearance.
These two buildings SIX miles apart but from the
Capitol grounds both visible and notable for the
brillianoy Of their appearance.
The illumination unparalleled In this city, aad
has besn brilliant success and highly credtabls the
national capital Tho streets hrongsd BY al classes
Of tho people, and everything passed OF in = quiet
orderly and rational manner.
JEFF. DAVIS RYIUsxD PERMISSION TO LEAVE THY
cOUNTRY.
Je6 Davis recently sent pArtcaiar friend Of bis 10
inquire General Grants headquarters whether Il
thought that General Grant would agree thss President
Lincoln would permit him Davis 10 take ship ct Of
our ports for foreign country provided that Davis
would give his parole 70 return His messenger
make upon the rebellion and that he had power
10 give passports to foreign countries
PROFITS OF JEFF. DAVIS AND HIS FRIENDS N TIE
BLOOKADB RUNNING BUSINESS.
has transpred that the rebel Secretary Of the Trea
sury (Trenholml 10 connection with rebel quarter
master and Mr. Farnham, owned the controlling nte
rest In some thirty blockade runners, BY which
they had amsssed and deposited In safe places Europe
twenty millions In gold Jsd Davis also into
rested these operations The exposition Of these faots
among The rebel leaders in Richmond hes caused the
greatest iad.gAatiou, though the excitement yet 10
aoshiag 70 what may b expected when the deludsd
NJ ha ma inn
snss profits arising from the starvation prices which
they have been obliged 70 pay for the last two years
directly into the pockets Of tho hypocrtca blood
suckers who sitting In the hisosa places Of thaY
pretended government
TIE FIRING ON TIE NIAGARA AT LISBON.
No oncia Information has yet been rsosived regard
70 the Aring upon the Niagara tho port Of Lisbon and
Of course until the receptiou Of Commandsr Craven's
report NO eciai action be taken in the premises
u shall be shown that the Niagara simply shifting
anchorage the Portugess government will be held to
strict accountability for the outrage upsn dag
R1sUMYrIoN OF TRADE WITH rHH RBBRLs.
The order OF General Grant, resonding his former
der suspsndng trade operations In oersn insurocton
ay districts the military necessity for such suspension
having passed. gives general satisfaction and operations
under the act Of Congress will at once BE- resumed and
prosecuted with renewed vigor.
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL sMYTH's REMAINS.
Tho body Of General smyth who died from the effects
Of the wound received the oh arrived here to-day
number OF wounded, now ~ City Point, will bc
shipped TO Annapolis where they will be placed in the
hospitals
CONDITION OF MR.. SEWARD.
The side Of Mr. Stewards face, injured by bis fall has
been placed In wires instead of bandages since which
time the swelling has become reduced and he docs
not suffer much pain He is unable 70 leave his bed
yet and generally easy in the day time than
during the night As talking is very painful 10 him.
owing to tho injury Of his jaw he slate and pencil
10 communicate with others
FORT SUMTER CELEBRATION.
The employees at the arsenal In this city have made
preparations for Fort Sumter celebration tomorrow
evening extensive scale AThey will have torch
light procession, fireworks &c in honor Of the rosors
ton Of the old flag that fort
xosBY CONC TO YraBr TT OUT.
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