The New York herald., 1865-06-08
Application for Aid in Laying the Atlantic
Telegraph Gable Refused.
Delligerent Rights Still Accorded by
England to the Rebels.
Tho President and Secretary Stanton in
Happy Accord.
GEN. SLOcUM'S ADDRESS TO his ARMY,
&sy &C., 10.

WASHINGTON, June Z, 1895
DEMAND FOR z . SURRENDER OF THE REBEL RAM
STONRwALL.
formal demand has been made upon the Spanish
government for tho surrender of the rebel Stone
wall OF answer has yet been received as the
matter goes to Madrid for decision
OUR DEMAND UPON ENGLAND FOR DAMAGES.
Notwithstanding the intmaons Of the British press
is the intention Of government to abandon, or
in any wise abate, the demand upon England for dam
ages TO our by the ango-rebel pirates The
dsbanding of portion Of the army is evidence Of
cowardy policy Enough will be retained to enforce
any demands upon foreign governments, and, If neces
sary the veterans mustered out easily be summoned
back to the field
ENFORCEMENT OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
It Is understood that preliminary measures have
already taken in reference to the enforcement Of
the Monroe doctrine, and a notification served upon
Napoleon that, since we have settled our own family
affairs will submit to European interference with
those Of sick neghbor Mexico and very plain init
nation given that Napoleon must not only not send more
troops Mexico but must withdraw the French and
Austrian troops there and leave the people OF Mexico
to decide for themselves whether they will have en-
pre or republic. Otherwise it will be our duty to
that the republicans have fair play.
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE AND BELLrGE-
RENT RIGHTS.
An application has been made by Cyrus W. Field to
the Secretary of the Navy for the detail Of the United
States steamship Niagara to assist in the laying of the
Atlantic cable As oficia notification Of the rescnd
ing of the order that vessels of the United States
shall not be permitted to remain more than twenty four
hours In any British port the request cannot be acceded
TO- The published information Of the repeal Of the
der excluding belligerent vessels from more
than twenty-four hours stay in British ports
comedies bclligcrent rights to tho robes yet, and
admits the Shenandoah to equal privileges with
United States vessels This is doubtless intended
to enabo the Shenandoah, the only rebel pirate now
aaoat, to get back to England from the East Indies
whero she at the last sdvicos.
THE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
II not now probable that the trial OF Je Davis will
take place until September The Supreme Court Of the
District OF Columbia in which the indictment found
will adjourn tomorrow, and there at present pros
pect Of special term Of the court during the summer.
PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND SECRETARY STANTON.
Some persons may be interested in learning that the
Chronicle Of to-day in order to set at rcs what 1t calls
malignant fasehood, says the authority Of Mr. STAN
ton HIMSELF that he has not resigned; that IL is not
that he has determined TO leave the Cabinet very
soon; and that he has had dispute, difference, no
collision with President Johnson His relations with the
President of the most cordial and friendly character,
and tho Presidents relations with Mr.. Stanton
tirely agreeable and confidential He has never had a
difference much less collision with his Secretary OF
War; nor has given such any one Major
General or otherwise has been attributed to him. and
tho Chronicle also saysThis latter statement is made
by authority of President Johnson"
THE DELEGATION PROM ALABAMA.
portion Of the Alabama delegation at tho White
House again to-day. Messrs. Davis Bradley and Bibb
asserted by loyal Aabamians 10 be rebels Of the most
malignant type who arc, that tho rebellion Is sup
pressed endeavorng 70 get the control Of the rcconsuc
ton movement Messrs Moore Parsons and Tibbs have
been regarded favorable the Union open
pcion their association with the element
this delegation When they came hero their intention
was TO recommend Colonel Scybrud, rank rebel, for
provisional GOVERNOR but this idea abandoned aer
they reached hero and hoy recommend Mr. Parsons
He is opposed by the loyal men Of Alabama, who have
recommended William H. smith, Union man, who was
forced abandon tho State in 1852 account Of his
Union sentiments He has been an active promoter of
tho Union cause. and instrumental in raising the
First Alabama cavalry regiment, which has rendered
good service during the Should the delegation
here succeed In obtaining control OF the State the light
ing loyasts say that 1t will not be safe for them 70
turn TO Alabama
NEW MILITARY DIVISIONS.
Tho following military divisions have just boon ar.
rangcd:--
Fgrss-The Military Division OF tho Atlantic. This
comprises the Department of tho East the Department
OF Pennsylvania the Middle Department. Virginia, North
Carolina and South Carolina TO be commanded BY Major
General Meade, headquarters at Philadelphia.
Second-The Military Division OF tho Mississippi. This
includes the Department Of the Ohio the Department Of
the Northwest the Department OF the Missouri the Do
partment OF Arkansas to be commanded by Major Gene
raj Sherman, headquarters at SO. Louis.
TAird-The Military Division OF the Tennessee. This
comprises Kentucky, Tennessee Mississippi, Alabama
Georgia and Florida 10 be commanded by Major General
George H. Thomas, headquarters at Nashville
Pbavth-The Military Division Of the Southwest This
comprises Louisiana, Texas New Mexico and Arizona TO
be commanded by Major General Sheridan, headquarters
Fh-Thc Military Division Of the Pacific; TO be COM
manded by Major General Haeck, headquarters ct San
These divisions sevcray divided into departments
each with q special commander. These commanders
have not yet been determined ondn oil cases
MAJOR ogSRRAL sLocUx's FAREWELL ADDRESS TO
HIS TROOPS.
The following farewell address has been promulgated
by Major General slocum 70 the army Of Georgia.
GENERAL oRDERs-No. is.
HEADQUARTERS, AMY or GsoRGrA,
WASHINGTON, D. G, June Q, 1896. !
With the separation Of the troops composing this army
in compliance with recent orders, the organization
known as the army Of Georgia, will virtually cease 70
No one now serving as o volunteer will probably be
tanned in service against his will but short time longer
All will soon be permitted to return and receive the
ward due them AZ the gallant defenders Of their coun
trv while I cannot repress a feeling Of sadness
AT parting with you, congratulate you upon the
grand results achieved by your valor Gdeli-
~ and patriotism. No generation has ever
done more for the permanent establishment Of just
and liberal form Of government, for the honor OF
their nation than has been done during the past
years by the armies Of the United States and the
patriotic people at home, who have poured their
wealth In support Of these armies with llbcraty never
before witnessed in any country. DO not forget the
parting advice Of that great chean who led you through
been good soldiers 80 In peace be good citizens should
you desire 10 the honorable profession you
ere now sbou 70 Leave 10 not orgst that this profession