New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-22
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch 10 Tie N. Y. Tribune.
WARRINGTON. May 81. 1865.

| opectai sie<co 70 lue ~ j. Tribune.
WARRINGTON. May 81. 1865.
TIKI REASON WHY.
| When President johnson saw i'm THE TRIBUNE
OF the 10th inst that the purser of tho Rebel Alabama
was appointed to q clerkshp In tho Interior Depart
ment be sent energetic letter to the Department
asking tho reason for the appointment Of such man.
| SOUTHERN ADVANCE.
| A good many Southern gentlemen are adj
yancinr on Washington. JEFF Davis is at Fortress
Monroe but will not probably reach hero in time for
the review. Stephens is also reported captured. Hun
ter Is in custody at Richmond. Those twabogus Gov
crnors, Vance and Brown, are at the Old Capitol
Hotel and the former at least il to be tried traitor
for his life. On the other hand the Hon. W. w.
Holden and Robert 7. Dick OF North Carolina who
have fought Rebellion so courageously during the past
four wears have arr, ed here advise with the Prcs
dent They bring most favorable accounts and hopo
10 reorganze the state upon the basis Of loyalty aud
have Senators and Representatives Of the right stamp
elected by December.
| GEN. SHERMAN
Gen. Sherman came up to the city yesterday.
He was closeed for two or three hours with the Prcs
dent md Gen. Grant both of whom tn hold him in
undminished favor. lie afterwards diued at Wizards
paid brief visit 10 member Of his family in THE
TRIBUNE building. and then returned to his camp on
the other side Of tic Potomac He is than irri
atcd a, Whist he terms the false position the Secretary
of War has placed him in before the country and insists
upon the publication OF his official report an act Of
Justice 10 himself and his command Gen. Sherman did
not receive his to appear before the Commit
too the Conduct Of the War until bis arrival here
He will most cheerfu'y respond, and ia to appear
before the Committee as tho review is over
sooner If desired.
| GEN. SHERIDAN.
Major.Gen. Sheridan left Washington this
evening for Texas, via New York. Cleveland. Chicago
and st. Louis He was accompanied by Gen. Forsyth,
Lieut. Col. Forsyth. Maj. Kip and Capt. Sheridan Of
his staff. 1t is understood that the dashng cavalry
commander is authorized to collect such troops may
be available in the Western Department and transfer
them to Galveston. and thence to march upon the
forces Of by Smith. which still maintain hostile
attitude in Eastern Texas and Louisiana. That they
will lie dealt with vigorously Ia certain Gen. Sheridan
was serenaded Last evening. and called out to show
hin self aud when he left WIZARDS to-day was cheered
| by the waiting crowd most enthusiastically. Sheri
dams entire cavalry fotco passed by the Generals
window at Wizards to-day. last tribute of respect
10 their departing cbicitan. The gallant band Of
troopers were changing camp from over the Potomac
10 the plateau this eide Of Badensburg The infantry
corps viii up and occupy their camping grounds
"a near TO the river possible in readiaess for their
crossing on Tuesday.
JOHNSON AND LINCOLN.
/ President johnson remarked when he gave a
respite TO tho convicted Sons Of Liberty in Indiana
tina, he hoped bis action woud not be construed into
precedent, in favor Of clemoncy against justice for
he was only carrying out In this instance one of the
purposes Of President Lincoln.
| PERSONAL.
! John Jay Knox the popular Disbursing Off.
Ger Of the Treasury Department. has accepted the
{ ashiership Of the Exchange National Bank at Nor
folk which Ia, been recently organized and which "a
designated Depository and Financial Agent OF the
United states
GES. AU0UR's COMMAND.
Gen. Augurs command now numbers 5000
men.
FREDERICK SEWARD.
Frederick Seward had his wounds dressed
again to-day and without the apprehended henorrhage
His condition is considered favorable.
To BIZ DISTRIBUTED
The large rewards for the capture Of Booth
and Harold to he distributed at the discretion Of the
Secretary Of War upon the completion Of the trials.
| PROMINENT PEOPLE.
There are nearly a score Of Governors of
States here Indefinite multitude OF Senators and
Congressmcn judges and other officials and civil dgnl.
tsries.
| GINS BANKS AND HURLBURT.
The report Of the Special Commission sent
out 10 examine charges against Gen. Banks and Gen
Iurhurt Is said 10 be- very damaging their character
officers and gentlemen and fully justidcs the removal
Of both.
| CABINET AsPIRANTs.
| Gen. Frank Blair is being earnestly urged by
the men Of Shermans Army Tor place in the Cabinet
while politicians urge his brother Montgomery for the
Wa Department.
NEW PAPER.
new weekly paper, called The Balance,
made its appearance yesterday; it is Of the cOnciatory
| school IN reference to traitors
RECOMMENDED.
F. w. Smith, jr., has been recommended as
postmaster q, Bridgeport, CT.
MILITARY COMMANDS.
An order has been issued assigning Gen.
Logan to the command OF the army Of the Tennessee
and Gen Hhztn eliminating sAcond Division, SUE.
ceeds Logan in command Of the Fifteenth Corps.
GIN. snHRMASs REPORT.
Gen. Shcrman's report embraces his campaign.
ings from Goldsboro to Washington 1t will be brought
before the Committee on tie Conduct of tho War on
Thursday. II ia said TO be witnesses served upon Sec.
Rotary Stanton and Gen Hallcck
THE SToSRwALL.
| The GoverDor.General OF Cuba replies to the
protests OF Consul General Minor that he has received
10 new instructions from his home Government and he