MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1865. A Strange “ Basie of Peace.” Two days and nights of excitement, equally intense, though not so’ sonorous of victory as more recent public demon strations, have just,marked the heartfelt tribute of the people of Philadelphia to the'memory of Abraham Lincoln. The stranger who had shuddered over the sad narratives of the war, and the countless lives and treasure it has cost, must have looked upon the well-dressed, orderly, happy, and healthy multitudes who surged through our great thoroughfares on Saturday and Sunday last, and till two o’clock of this (Monday) morning, with something of the feeling of one suddenly introduced intp the scenes and sights of a newly discovered planet. He saw here a mighty mass of humanity, blessed with an abun dance of this world’s goods, grieving over the bier of a murdered patriot, yet strong and terrible in the elements that go to punish traitors and to protect their Government. If, in the midst of this .wonderful uprising, if bad been told that one of our bravest and most successful generals had attempted to make an unsatisfactory peace with the rebel foe, the reply wouldhave been spoken from thousands of tongues, as the language of millions of hearts: “A nation that can survive a loss so great as that we mourn, is proof against all the accidents and misfor tunes of life, and can only be'destroyed by God Himself.” Such, in fact, were bur own emotions after reading the “ Gazette” of the Secretary of War of the 22d of April, giving to the American people the de tails of the so-called amnesty between Ge neral S HERMAN and the rebel leader, Jo Jchnston, at Durham’s Station, North Carolina, on tile 18th of April, 18651 First expressing the thanks of the community to the Secretary of War for his prompt publication of all the facts connected with this new and most unlooked-for develop ment, we freely express our own regret that a general so victorious aud so re spected should have assumed a responsi bility so grave and so entirely beyond the scope of his authority. With the very recent memorable example of General Grant before him, it is at least surprising that General Sherman should have gone so far beyond the former demands of the rebels and the known policy of his Go vernment. It is true that he proposed to refer his propositions to the Execu tive, but by a most unwarrantable 1-cense the enemy Is allowed a long ar mistice of several days, and General Stoneman is called away from Salisbury to join Sherman, thus probably opening the way for Davis, with millions of valua bles in gold and silver, 1 ‘to escape to Mexico and Europe.” Secretary Stanton calls the attention of the country to the following order, signed by him Self and written by Mr. Lincoln, to General Grant, as long ago as the Sd of March, 1865, in which the path so carefully followed by that illustri ous soldier, and, we regret to say, so singu larly neglected by General Sheri&an, is pointed out. We use the words of Secre tary Stanton’* despatch introducing the President’s instructions: On the night of the 3d of March, while President 3,’ccoln and his Cabinet wore at the Capitol, a telegram from General Grant was brought to the Foci etary of War, Informing him that General Lee ) ad requested an interview or conference to mato :; rargoments for terms of peace. The letter of <.< neral Lee was published in a message of Davis t -tto rebel Congress. General Grant’s telegram was submitted to Mr. 1.-r eciß, who, after pondering a few minutes, took ■ i; his pen and wrote with his own hands the fol : - vil.-g reply, which he submitted to the Secretary r> ; state and Secretary of War. It was then dated, r»-drtEsed, and signed by the Secretary of War, osd telegraphed to General Grant. FREBIDEHT LINCOLN'S INSTRUCTIONS. Washington, March 3,1885—12 P. M. Li'vtenant General Grant: The President directs me to say to you that he wSthtsyou to have no conference with General Lee, unleßß-lt be for the capitulation of General Lee’s army, or on some minor and purely military matter. H* instructs me to say that you are not to deride, discuss, or confer upon any political questions. Such questions the President holds In his own hands, and will not submit them to military eon foresee or conventions. In the meantime you -are to press to the utmost your military advantages. Edwin M. Stanton. secretary of War. It was probably the belief that “the basis of peace” agreed upon by Sherman and Jo Johnston would be sanctioned by Pre sident Lincoln which led the former to consent to it; but the despatch just quoted proves that it would have met a fate as .prompt and decisive at his hands, had he been alive, as it received at the hands of his successor, President Johnson.- It is impossible to suppose that any such under standing weuld have been discussed, much less agreed upon, in the army, had General Sherman heard of the horrible assassina tion, by rebel hands, of his friend and chief, Abraham Lincoln, and we do not doubt that when the news of that darkest of crimes has reached North Carolina, it will fill the souls of the Union soldiers with sterner resolves to punish all who do not i abandon a cause stained by such mon strous and inhuman guilt. In any case, it will, let us hope, go far to convince the true friends of the Government that this is no time for leniency to traitors in arms, and that if General Sherman committed an error in Ms “ basis of peace,” it is his fluty as a good soldier to obey the orders of his Commander-in-Chief, by withdrawing this offer to the rebels, and by “ imme diately resuming- hostilities,” as di jected by President Johnson, Gene ral , Gbant, and the whole Cabinet. "The nine short answers, evidently from Mr, Stanton’s pen, to the seven points of the “ agreement ” or “ basis of peace,” will be found in another column of The Pbess, W e have no wish to examine these points, now that they have been effectually exposed by these explicit replies, and em phatically disavowed by the President, the ’ Lieutenant General, and the constitutional 'advisers Of the Executive. Only tMs we must add: That the Ameri can People will submit to no more ex hibitions of undeserved mercy to arm- : td traitors. However well-intentioned (General Sheehan may have been, the People will not atom the terms of Iris convention with -Johnston. In dis approving Ms conduct the General Ad ini uistration only acted in obedience to and in accordance with, the known wishes and demands of the masses. They have seen many dark days. They have parted •with many cherished relatives and friends. They have given up comforts and treasure . without number. They have seen favorite (generals falling under supicion and re proach, and retired to private life. And they have lost a friend and counsellor in their beloved Lincoln. But they have never yet despaired of the Republic. Never before have they been stronger in idola trous affection for their country, or more indifferent to the interests of ambitious politicians or intriguing partisans,' than in this trying and impressive hour. The National Funeral, The spot, hallowed by the memories of the past, where our fathers first asserted ’American Independence, and where with anxious- hearts they sought to form “a ;n.f re perfect union,” was fitly chosen as •a i e sting-place for the solemn cortege now 'Winding its way through a sorrowing inuct. Those walls witnessed the crown ing act of the lives of men who lived and wi ought to establish our Union, mid they have first enclosed the remains of a man v; bo lived and wrought and died to main tain and perfect their work. “I would rather be assassinated on tMs spot” than surrender the principles of free dom, were Ms own words, uttered in that very Hall in 1861; and now, after vindicat ing their truth, proving their strength, and carrying them forward into completest consequences, his assassinated form re ceives a people’s honors. We believe that Heaven has made us ns a representative people to work out its »wu designs, and that our sorrows and successes work together; that the present wfir has been a conflict between issues of vital importance to humanity, and that in Gds conflict questions of mighty moment have booy; solved The American people, guided by Providence, had found them, selves a most fitting leader in Abraham Lincoln. He was peculiarly a representa tive man. Bom in 11 the dark and bloody ground” Where our national traits are best seen, re sident of a State which well typifies the rapid growth and abounding wealth of the great Northwest, these mere outlines of his life rendered Mm a representative Ameri can. Mentally and morally, we can claim him with even more assurance. Throughout his hazardous official tenure he firmly held to the representative function, never for a moment or by a word for getting that he was President of the whole United States. In the strength of this serene faith he quietly awaited the fulfilment of time, and although grieving at the delay, waited more in sorrow than in anger on “those now in rebellion.” His strong, nervous style belongs to the section of Ms birth; the clearness, sim plicity, and brevity of Ms diction is the language of a worMng people. Where he was decided it was the decision of the strong arms and brains of his countrymen; and where he hesitated it was because the American people had hesitated themselves. The great unsettled questions of all nations and times have been bequeathed to us for elucidation, and where long ages have pon dered over a problem, it may be becoming for us to be cautious in reacMng the solu tion. His individual traits have received the verdict of the people, the highest authority, in their Mghest praiSe— hb was loved. The humblest in the land felt assured of Ms kindness. The pressure of affairs could not prevent his benevolence finding hourly manifestations; patience and generosity were evinced in the actions of every day. A man of the people, he felt for the people, and, better yet, he felt with them, aud by that he has found an abiding home in their hearts. LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL.” Washington, April 23. The extraordinary negotiation between General Sherman and Joe Johnston, is greatly deplored by the trusted heads of the Government. The fact that such a convention was had, clearly with out authority, and in the full know ledge of the defeat and surrender of Lee, the chief of the rebel army, the eva cuation of Richmond, and the confessed exhaustion of the main resources of the enemy,, adds deep mortification to general surprise. The prompt action of President Johnson, countermanding this stretch of authority, is characteristic; and the in stant departure of General Grant to super sede Sherman shows that what the Execu tive decided was unhesitatingly carried into effect. ' This is no time to indulge in denuncia tions of brave soldiers. But it is impossible to avoid the contrast instantly suggested be tween tMs correspondence and the memo rable interview of Grant and Lee. Gen. Sherman has attempted to legislate—to do, what Grant distinctly saw and said could belong only to the Executive, and has thus complicated, if not endangered, the most sacred interests. The concessions seem to be all to the rebels; and what is the worst, is that they include seme of the leading objects for wMeh the war has been prosecuted by the Federal Government. They practically restore the rebels to State ascendency, and acknowledge, if not in distinct terms, at least by a most suspicious silence, tbe existence of human slavery. Indeed, if we understand the drift of this strange proceeding, the rebels are made our equals before the United States courts; and the Governments of Tennessee, West Vir ginia, Louisiana, afid probably Maryland and Missouri, are to be superseded by tbe rule of men, black with treachery and crimsoned with murder. I trust the step taken by the President will be effective in correcting tMs painful example, wMch, I regret to say, has not a single merit, from a first reading, to commend it. Happily, how ever, the intelligence comes upon us when we are most ready to meet disaster. We receive it, it is true, when we are Mourning by the.coffin of President Lin coln, murdered by a rebel assassin; but when we are fired with a' stronger aud more resolute purpose—when the duty of crush ing the rebellion and of holding the con quered sections by an army until the States are purified of treason, has become.a religion, and when all ideas of a peace based upon compromise have been discarded even by the most moderate. The people have too deep a sense of their great loss, and are too conscious of their great strength, to be dis heartened by any new calamity or delayed in the great work they have in hand. Whatever the object or the effect .of the negotiation between Sherman and John ston, the Government is' prepared for it, and the people will sustain the Govern ment. With no disposition to do the slightest injustice to General Sherman, it may .be said that he has always professed strong feelings for leading Southern men, especially for those with whom he had served at West Point before he resigned the army to go into business. But he has been a brilliant soldier, and not a word has ever fallen from Mm to lead any one to suppose that he would consent to such terms as are set forth in the so-called “ agreement ” with -Jo Johnston. He must have been misled by evil counsels, or overmatched by the cunning of wily ene mies. His most intimate friends, and all his relations and connections, are-not only earnest, but ultra friends of the Govern ment. His.brother," John Sherman, Sena tor in Congress from Ohio, is a leader of conspicuous ability and commanding influ ence in’ the Administration party. His father-in-law, Hon. Thomas Ewing, is one of the most distinguished Republicans iu the same State. His own record is bright with goods deeds. He left the South early, while at the head of the Military Academy of Louisiana, to offer Ms .service to the Union cause. ;■ Such a man, so educated, so surrounded, so brave, and so incorrupt, can never stain Ms honor by an act of deli berate wrong. Occasional. Eloquent Tribute, The following characteristic, pointed, and eloquent/remarks of Hon. Benjamin H. Brewster, at the meeting of the mem bers of the Philadelphia Bar, at the United States Court Boom, on the Monday after the murder of the President, are well wor thy of preservation: “ Mr, B. H. Brewster was the next speaker. We can do no jtißtlce to the remarks of Mr. Brewster, whioh were characterized by deep feeling in their conception, and were delivered with the-elegant Im pressiveness which marks this gentleman’s manner of speaking. He observed that the Bar of Philadel phia had long been an eminent one, distinguished In the history of civilized law : distinguished as a body for loyalty, for support of law, of order, of Go vernment and the Constitution. He pointed to the taKat of Busbrod Washington, who so long ooou* pled the seat now osoupted by the honorable chair man, and alluded to his virtues,« worthy of his au gust name.” It wad appropriate that this Bar, while joining all public professions, and private individuals In expressing their horror for the assassination of Mr. Lincoln, should pay a special tribute to one who was himself a member of their own profession; a lawyer, a good lawyer, a lawyer read deeply In the principles of oonstltu tlonal jurisprudence!; one who had sealedlwith his blood his devotion to Us scored obligations. From no public body oould a tribute come so teellng ly as from the ministers of justice; the order of the State’s oolleoted win, Mr. Lincoln had begun lire a poor boy, a very poor boy, until his eighteenth year gaining his living by employ ments in the rougher and more coarse depart ments Of life. He then began the study of the law, ana by his dear, simple, straightfor ward oast of mind and character, soon came to be respected In a profession of which integrity Is the element of sucooss; a profession in which men ambitions of doing good ean always be re spectable. “In May, 1881,” said Mr. Brewster, being then somewhat known In conneotlon with a polltloal party lh Pennsylvania, I was Invited to Washington. I understood—though I do not re member that the Invitation so declared—that a con ference was wished with me about the vlews.or that great party; it was desired to know, so far at I oould speak, what was the temper of men In the North belonging to It. The invitation coming from ah official source, I went. I expected to sea in Mr. Lindon. a rough, harsh, 111-mannered, and repul sive man. The foroe of. party associations led me to such an expectation. Never, was I more gratefully disappointed. I found, not-indeed a person marked by those adventitious refinements of -manner characteristic of a gentleman born and bred In opulent drdes of our Eastern olties, i . but I founda man, kind,-benevolent, modest, gra cious, unpretending, bumble ; considerate of others more than of himself. An intelligent man of course he was, and he was a well-informed one. :As a law yer he spoke to me of law, and of the jurisprudence of my own State, fpeolally. I.found that he had a perfectly good conception of that singular system mixed of law and equity which belongs to Pennsyl vania only, aud which few men out of Pennsylva nia can comprehend at all. He referred to a lead ing case on this subject In the fifth volume of Mr. Rinney’s Reports, Calhoun vs. Snyder, and spoke particularly of the opinion of one of our judges. I had more than one interview with him. I left him with a profound conviction not only of his posses sion of the whole line of manly virtues, but that the gentler graces of humanity and goodwill adorned and crowned them aU, It was quite a long time alter this, when In a foreign laUd—where I had gone for the perfect re establishment of my health, temporarily Interrupted by a severe Illness— onooming to my hotel one day the servant handed me a letter. I knew Its superscription. I opened It with pride, but not without some tremor of anxiety. It was a letter from the President, sent to me In Paris, thanking me for some Information which It had been in my hnmble power to send the Govern ment at home, and made more touching fromthe interest he expressed In my own health and my perfect restoration to It. That was Mr. Lincoln.” Mr. Brewster, appealing to the Hon. Mr. Thayer, as having common knowledge with him, wont ou to narrate one or two Incidents personally known to him of the President’s most excellent heartland did It. In a way which moistened every eye. 11 What, then, shall we say of this calamity 1 This calamity do I call It? This disgrace—this disgrace to our na tion—disgrace rather to Die human race Itself. The history of the world reoords nothing like It. The head of a great nation, modestly seated besldo his wife, unattended, as it was his preference to be, by guards or state of an; kind, enjoying with a grate ful people an Innooent amusement, is shot down by the fire of an assassin who thus vindicates a rebel’s politics! ’Then you, and I, and aU of us, fell down while bloody treason flourished over us.’ Mr. Lincoln was no tyrant. He represented no nobles, no favored olass. He sought to establish no hlerarohy. He was not ‘ambitious.’ He was a man of the people; a man who was seek ing to maintain and perpetuate the equal Go vernment for all which-our fathers gave us; a modeßt man, accessible to all, ever gracious, hu mane, benevolent, and beneficent. What language can express the baseness of this act ? The assassina tion of Csesar may have had excuse. RavalUad was stimulated by religious fury. Hatfield was a mad man. Yet such is party feeling that It will falsify history. It will perpetuate a lie. This we may of course expert,. The silver chord Is Indeed loosed, and the goiden bowl Is broken. The doors are shut In the streets; the mourners go about; the daugh ters of musio are brought low; the dost of our de parted friend and father shall return to earth, but his spirit shall return unto God who gave It.” Mb. L. A. Goiiright, the old head of the Asso ciated Press, and one of the most able and talented men who have been connected with it, has left Washington, in which he has been for some length of time directing its telegraphic reports, and will accompany the corpse of our martyred President to Its last resting place at Springfield. The charge of the reports of this sad progress of the remains of one so truly beloved by the people oould not have been placed in better hands. WABHIN GTON. WASHINOTON, April 23,1866, SECRETARY SEWARD.. War Department, Washington, April 22—10,39 P. M, Hon E M. Stanton, Secretary of War : I have the honor to report that the Secretary of State is stronger and more comfortable to-night. Mr. condition justifying and requiring It, a further removal of fragments of bone wax made this evening. The operation was borne well, and has been productive of partial relief. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. K. Barnes, Surgeon General. MORNING BULLETIN. Washinoton, April 23, 1885-9 A. M, Bon, E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: I have the honor to report that the Secretary of State continues to improve, aud Is quite oheerfal thlsmoming. Mr. F. W. Seward remains as at last report. Very respeotiully, your obedient servant, •T. K. Barnes, Surgeon General IT. S. Army. . THE CONDITION OP SECRETARY SEWARD LAST EVE- Washinoton, April 23—9 P. M, Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War:. I have ths honor: to report that the Secretary of State is doing qulte as well as could be expected. Mr. F, Sbwabd is somewhat stronger and more conscious and less restless than he has been. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, . J. K, Barnes, Surgeon General. , New York, April 23.—A private depatch from Washington states that Secretary Sbwabd was able to Bit up to-day, andis quite cheerful. The Con dition ol Frederick Seward Is unchanged. REBELS RETURNING HOME. Within the past few days largo numbers of Mary landers and Washingtonians, who went South at the beginning of the rebellion, Including some pro minent citizens, have .returned to the city. They were with Lee’s army, and are paroled aud al lowed to go to their homes according to the cartel. Some of them are yet bitter la their reelings, aud express their Intention to return to the South when exchanged, required, again raise their hands .against our flag. The most of thejn, however, ad. mit that the South is overpowered; the war hi at an end, and they are glad to get home. One of these men relates, as a singular tooldent, that the Bame person who ojraed the farm on which the fighting commenced at the first battle of Manassas,-also owned the house In which Generals Grant aud Lee drew up the arttoles of surrender. Many Alex andrians are nightly presenting themselves to the pickets outside that city, and come in to take the oath. A MISSTATEMENT. A change of command, including the assignment of General Halleok to Richmond, was published here yesterday, and also telegraphed North, it Is now ascertained that no such orders have been Is sued by the War Department, nor’ are In contem plation. * •- ■ RESUMPTION OF THE PASS SYSTEM. Since the murder of Mr. Lincoln It has been di rected by Gen. Augur that no one be allowed to pass the pickets or forts encircling this city unless on a written pasß from. headquarters, or when per sonally known to the officers in charge of the pick ets or the command of the fort. Canal boats on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal are allowed to pass, subjeetto search at different points. Citizens, how ever, do not require passes to leave the city by rail road going North. RECEPTIONS. President Johnson has to-day been through a putt of the same routine of the past lew days, viz.: receiving the visits of various State associations and delegations. The first to call this morning was the Georgetown Union League, who the President feel ingly addressed. A delegation of the Sons of Ver mont afterwards called, with Hon. S. B. Colby at the head, who addressed the President. He re. sponded to them in a brief speech, and In conclu sion said he would say to the wealthy traitor.: “You must pay the penalty of your treasonand, on the other side, to thp misguided thousands who have been deluded and deceived, some cfnhom have paid the penalty with their llveß and limbs: “ Con ciliation, forbearance and clemency.” A LETTER FROM J. B. BOOTH TO J. W. BOOTH. A letter received at Ford’s Theatre, directed to J. Wilkes Booth, has been handed to the police. It Is to the handwriting of Junius Bbutus Booth, and is simply signed “Jun.” The writer speaks signlficantlyof the oil business, and advises young Booth to abandon It, now thatjßlohmond has been given up and Lee has surrendered, as Ms friends believe It will not he profitable.§ A postscript Blgned “ Alice ” Is appended, giving Booth similar advice. It Is stated that J. Wilkes Booth studied law to the office of the late Judge Burl, Id Troy, about ten years ago. He remained there but a short time. THE PRESIDENT’S POLICY. The President’s speech to the Indiana delegation is the most significant Indication of his policy yet made. He declares for protecting the loyal people’s State Governments, and disfranchising the rebel State Governments. This will virtually recognize Governor Pibefont as Governor of Virginia. DISLOYAL FUNERAL MARSHALS. Considerable excitement has existed here for the past few days, In consequence of the appointment, by United states Deputy Marshal Phillips in the absence of Marshal Lam oh, of several citizens as marshals at the funeral of Mr. Lincoln, who are reported to he disloyal. Mr. Phillips has tendered his resignation, It Is understood, and It is also reported that Marshal Lajion will resign on his return to the city. INTERNAL REVENUE DECISION, ' It has been deolded by the Commissioner of Inter nal Revenue that Government vouchers are to be treated as securities, and any person who makes a business of dealing In them must take oat a license as a broker. A MONUMENT TO PRESIDENT LINCOLN. A project Is now on foot here which Is belngpushed forward with considerable zeal to erect a monument to the memory of the late President Lincoln. Many of our merchants and oitlzens generally have signi fied their willingness to respond liberally. arrivals prom: Richmond. The Government mall steamer. Goonre Le&rv arrived acre S; morning, with the maUs~ and passengers from City Point. She also brought up Brigadier General Gsegg, a paroled prisoner. The steamer Champion arrived yesterday, with over 700 captured muskets. RICHMOND ITEMS. The Times, a new paper, was Issued In Richmond yesterday morning. It Is devoted to nows, and is published by Ohas. H. Wynhh, Two of our sentries hare been shot In Richmond by unknown parties,'and one was instantly killed. The Government Is about to commence the rebuild ing of the Danville and Mayo’s bridges over the James river. FEBSONAII President Johnson has removed his quarters lhom his hotel to the residence of the Hon, Samuel Hoopxb, on H street. Mr. Hoofbb Is away with the luneral cortege of the late President. Mrs. Lincoln has not sufficiently recovered to remove from the White House.' She Is more composed, and 1b undecided whether to remove to Illinois or not. General Paths, commander of a division lu‘ Fits',HUGH Lee’s cavalry, and two hundred rebel officers, prisoners of war, were sent from this city, this morning, to Prisoner’s Camp, at Johnson’s Island, and held for sate keeping. General Auoon has issued an order directing all paroled prisoners of war In this district to report to the provost marshal, whore the residence of eaoh prisoner, with his name and rank, will be reoorded, and none will be allowed to wear the rebel uniform. Each prisoner is directed to report ln persod at the office where his name is registered onoe in every ten days. " Generals Hancock and Robhorans arrived In Washington to-day. ' ft THE PTtFSB.—PITTT.ATVEIYPtTT k. MONDAY, APKIL 24, 1865. NORTH CAROLINA Negotiations Between den. Sherman and the Rebel Johnston. THE CONFEBEKCE BIEECT, WITH BKECK DSEIDGE AS A WITNESS. Stage Terms and “Bases” Agreed Upon. SHEBMIS’S ACTION DISATOWXD 8T FRS -BIBEBT JOHJTSOIf AND CABINET. Our Dead President’s Policy with Bebsls in Arms Our Only Policy. THE WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM SALISBURY CONDEMNED. The Escape or the Chief Traitor, Davis, with all his Plunder, the Probable Hesult, “ BASES” MO JEBMS TO BE HEEE&VTSB THE WAK TO 00 ON—BBAHT EN BOCTK TO OSH HAND S BEKHAN’S ABHT. Washington, April 22.—Yesterday evening a bearer of a despatch arrived from Geni Sherman. An agreement for the suspension of hostilities, and a memorandum ef what Is called a basis; for peace, had been entered into on the 18th Inst., by General Sherman with the rebel General Johnston; the rebel General BreohJnridge being present at the con ference. A Cabinet meeting was held at 8 o’clock In the evening, at which the notion of General Sherman was disapproved by the Secretary of War, by Gen. Grant, and by every member of the Cabinet, General Sherman was ordered to reßaihe hostili ties Immediately, and he was directed that the In structions given by the late President in the follow ing telegram, whloh was penned by Mr. Lincoln himself at the Capitol, on the! night of the 2d of March, were approved by.Presldont Andrew John son, and were reiterated to govern the action-of military commanders. i ' On the night of the 2d of March,[while President Lincoln and his Cabinet were at the Capitol, a tele gram from General Grant was brought to the Secretary of War, Informing him that General Lee had requested an Interview or conference to make arrangements for terms of peace. letter of General Lee was published in the message ofDavla to the rebel Congress. General Grant’s telegram was submitted to Mr. Lincoln, who, after pondering a few minuteß,took np his pen and wrote with his own hands the follow ing reply, which he submitted to the Secretary.of State and Secretary of War. It was then dated, addressed, and signed by the Secretary of War, and telegraphed to General Grant: ‘ PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S INSTRUCTIONS. Washington, March 3,1885—12 P. M. Meat. General Grant. The President directs me to say to you. that he wishes yon to have no conferenoe with General Lw, unless it capltalation-ot.Geoeral Leo*s army, or on some minor and purely military matter. He instructs me to say that you are not to decide, discuss, or confer upon any political questions- Such questions the President holds In his: own hands, and will not submit them to military con ference or conventions. In the meantime yon are to press to the utmost your military advantages. Edwin M. Stanton, * Secretary..of War. The orders of Gen, Sherman to General Stone man, to withdraw from Salisbury and join him, will probably open the way for Davis to escape to Mexico or to Europe with his plunder, which Is reported to be very large, Including not,only the plunder of the Blohmond banks, but previous accumulations. A despatch received from Blohmond says: “It is stated here hy responsible parties that the amount of speoie taken south by Jeff Davis and bis party Is very large, including not only the plunder of’the Blohmond banks, but previous accumulations.” They hope, It Is said,' to make terms with General Sherman or some other Southern commander by whloh they will be permitted, with their effects, In cluding their gold plunder, to go to Mexico or Eu-. rope. Johnston’s negotiations look to this end. After the Cabinet meeting last night Gen. %-rant started for Worth Carolina, to direct operations against Johnston’s army. Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. THE CORRESPONDENCE AND THE “MEMORANDUM” —REPORTED REASONS POE THEIR’I>XSMISaAIi BY ODE GOVERNMENT. ... ■ Washington, April 23 .—As reports have been in clronlatlon fbr some time of a correspondence be tween Generals Johnston and Sherman, tho follow lhg memorandum, or baste of what.was agreed upon between the generals, and the result. Is published: Memorandum, or baste of agreement made this, the 18th day ofAprll, A.D.1665, near Durham’s Sta tloniin the State of Worth Carolina, by and between General Joseph E. Johnston, commanding the Con federate army, and Major General W. T. Sherman, commanding the army of the United States, both present. - ■ sty ; First. The contending armies now in tfee field to maintain the status qua until notice is given by the commanding general of any one to his oppo nent, and reasonable time, say forty-eight hours, allowed. Second. The Confederate armies now in existence to be disbanded and oondneted to their several State capitals, there to deposit their arms and public pro perty in'the State Arsenal; and’eaoh officer and man to execute and hie an agreement to cease from acts of war, and to abide the action of both State and Federal authorities. Thenumber of arms and monitions of war to be reported to the Chief of Ordnance at Washlßgton.Oity, subject to the ftuare action of the Congress of the United States, and In the meantime to be used solely to maintain peace and order within the borders of the States re spectively. Third. The recognition by the Executive of the United States of the several State Governments, on their officers and Legislatures taking the oath pre scribed by the Constitution of the United States; and where conflicting State Governments have re sulted from the war, the legitimacy of all shall be submitted to the Snpreme Court or the United States. ' ~- Fourth, The reestablishment of all Federal Courts in the several States, with powers as defined by the Constitution and laws or Congress. Fifth. The people and inhabitants of all States to be' guaranteed, so far as the Executive can, their political rights and franchise, as well as their right of person and property, as defined by" the Consti tution 01 the United States and of the States respec tively. Sixth. The Executive authority or Government of the United States not to disturb any of the'people by reason of the late war, so long as-they live in peace and quiet, and abstain from acts or armed hostility, and obey the laws In existence at the place of their residence. • Seventh. In general terms It Is announced that the war is to oeaso;a general amnesty, so far.ml the Executive of the United States can command, on condition of the disbandment of the Confederate armies, the dfstributfon of arms, and the resumption of peaceful pursuits by officers aud men hitherto composing said armies. Hot being fully empowered by our respective principals to fulfil these terms, we Individually and officially pledge ourselves to promptly obtain au thority, and will endeavor'to carry out the above programme. W. T, Sherman, 31aj or General Commanding Army U. S. In H. O. J. E JOHNBTON,. General Commanding O. S. Army In H. c: It is reported that this proceeding of General Sherman was disapproved for the following among other reasons: ‘ ; - t Firet. It was an exorcise of authority not vested In General Sherman, and on Its face shows that both he and Johnston knew that General Sherman had no authority to enter Into any suoh arrange ments. - Second, It was a practical acknowledgment of the rebel Government. Third. It undertook to re-establish rebel State Governments that had been overthrown at the sacri fice of many thousand loyal lives and immense treasure, and placed arms and munitions of war in hands of rebels at their respective capitals, which might he used as soon as the armies of the United States were, disbanded, and used to conquer and subdue loyal States. - . , • Fourth, By the restoration of rebel authority in their respective States they would be enabled to re establish slavery. v . Fifth. It might romlsh a ground of responsibility on the part of the Federal Govemmentto pay the rebel debt, and certainly subjects-loyal citizens of rebel States to debts contracted by rebels In-the name of the State. V r Sixth. It put-in dispute the existence of loyal State governments, and the new State of West Vir ginia, which had been recognized by every depart ment of the United States Government., Seventh.' It practically abolished confiscation laws, and relieved rebels of every (fhgree, who faaidslahgli tered our people, from all pains and penalties for their crimes. - Eighth, it gave terms that had been deliberated repeatedly and solemnly rejected by President Lin coln, and better terms than the rebels had ever, as li ed in their moat prosperous condition. / i Ninth. It formed no baslsof true and lasttngjpsaee, but relieved rebels from the presence of our victo ries, and left them in a condition to renew their efiorts to overthrow the United States Government and Bubduo the loyal States whenever their strength was recruited and any opportunity should offer. SHERMAN’S ORDER OH PBAOB. Port Monroe, April 21.—'The following impor tant order of General Sherman was received here tbisnwnMpg; Headquarters Military Division or the Mississippi, in the Field. Raleigh, H. G, April 19,1866, Special Field Order, Ho. 88.—The General commanding announces to the army a suspension of hosttllties.and an agreement with General Johnston and high officials, which, when formally ratified, will .make peaoe from the Potomac to the Bio Grande. Until the absolute peace is arranged, a line passing through Tyrrell's Mount, Chapel Hill University, Durham’s Station, and West Point, on the House river, will separate the two armies. Each army commander will group Ms camps entirely with a view ito comfort, health, and good police. All the details of military discipline must Btill be maintained, and the General hopes and believes that In a very few days It will be his good fortune to conduot yon all to your homes. The fame of this army for courage, industry, and disci pline is admitted all over the world. . Then let each officer and man see that It Is not stained by any act of vulgarity, rowdyism, and petty’ orime. The cavalry will patrol the front of the line. General Howard will take charge of the district from Ba- ! lelgh up to the cavalry, General Slooum to the left of Baleigb, and General Schofield In Raleigh right and rear. Quartermasters ana commissaries will keep their supplies up to a light load for the wagons, and the railroad superintendent will ar range a depot for the convenience of each separate army. By order of Major General W. T. Sherman. L, M. Dattok, A. A G. GENBSAL ©BANT ON HIS TTAT TO NORTH CARO LINA—OFFICIALS of that state at newbsrn. * Fortress Mohroe, April 21.—Advloes from Newborn state that a large number of the members of the Horth Carolina Legislature arrived there oh LEFT TO STATESMEN. OFFICIAL GAZETTE. the 19th Inst, for tho purpose of negotiating with General Sherman with a vlewjjto restoring that State to the Union. _ ' Lieutenant General Grant arrived .hero this af ternoon on the Steamer M. Martin, from Washing ton, D. 0., and proceeded southward In tho steamer Alhambra. - • GESFKAI- tIKAWT’S ABHT. JOHNSTON’S ARMY SAID TO BE DEMORALIZED— CONSEQUENT DISPOSITIONS OP ODE POBOES AROUND PETERSBURG. Washington April 22.— Information from the Army of the PoWmao, up to the 20 th, states that an officer had arrived from Goldsboro, who slated that Johnston’s rebel army was completely demoralised Since' hearing of Lee’s surrender, and he dared not risk a battle. Ho reports that overtures had boon mae for a surrender. .. ■ In oonsequenee of this intelllgonce, new disposi tions have been made, . The.9th.Corps Is relieved from guarding the Southslde Ballread, and is or dered to Washington. Their place is to be taken by the 6th Corps. The 6th and 2d Corps have as yet received no orders, but are hourly expecting to be sent to some prominent post. . WEDSBBDA7 A SOLRHH HOLIDAY* Wednesday waa observed as a solemn holiday In the army, labor being suspended. Wothtng was talked of In tho camps, both among officers and men, but the sad fate of our late President, and but one sentiment Is entertained In regard to the terrible tragedy, while all their sympathy Is with tho be reaved family of the deceased. miBISS MONBOB. confiscation op a sdti.be stobe and abbbst OP THU PROPRIETOR—NAVAL NEWS. Fortress Monbob, April 20.— The sutler store of J. Wharton was last evening seised by the military authorities, and the various attaches placed under arrest. Sam. Arnold, who was arrested here a few days ago, aha In company with tho proprietor taken to Baltimore, was tho chief elerk and cashier of the establishment, and had only bsen hero'since some - time In March last. The steamer Louisa arrived here last evening from Mewbern, N. C., with Captain A. L. Kimball the chief quartermaster of Worth Carolina!, who has been relieved, and, with his clerks, Is on his way to Wow York. The captain of the steamer Louisa reports having sedn the United states'steamer. Ashland, loaded with troops, ashore about thirty-five miles south of Hatteras. ARRIVAL OP A PLEASURE PARTY PBOH CHARLES" The “steamer Oeeanus arrived oil the 18th from Charleston, with the remaining portion of the dis tinguished party which went South from New York bn a pleasure' trip, and participated la the cere monies of raising the national emblem on Fort Sumpter. Like the' passengers of the Arago, the party of the Ooeanus dld not receive the sad in telligence of the assassination of the President until they reached within a few miles of-this point. Their joy and happiness was at onee overwhelmed, and oast a gloom upon everyone. REBEL PRISONERS. Large numbers of rebel prisoners still keep arriving' from the front, and roam at will over Old Point without molestation or hindrance, much to tho dis gust of the loyal portion of the community. OVB CAPTURES''AT MOBILE. All of Mosebj’s Guerillas Surrendered. IIOSEBT STIIL FBBK—BOHK OF HIS MSN TO BS BKWABDEB FOB FINDING HIU. Ihe Accomplices of Booth in Maryland Washington, April 22.—1 n a despatch dated at Mobile, 8 o’clook P. M., on April M, Major General Casby reports as follows: 11 We find, in Mobile and Its defences, on the west side of the bay, over 150 guns and a . very large amonnt of ammunition and supplies of all kinds, and abont 1,000 prisoners. In ventories are now being taken,|&nd a detailed re port will be forwarded as soon as they are com pleted. The quantity of cotton will probably reach 30,000 bales, and there is a largo amount or provi sions and forage,” - Major General Hancock reports that nearly all of Moseby’s command have surrendered, including nearly or quite all of the officers, except Moseby himself. ’Some of Moseby’s own men are hunting him for a reward of $2,000 offered for him by Gen. Hancock, who has been directed'to establish Ms headquarters at Washington., The counties of Frinoe George, Charles, and St. Mary’s have, daring the whole war, been noted for hoetuity to the Government, and its protection to rebel blockade-running, rebel spies, and every other species of public enemies. ' The murderers of the President were harbored there before the murder, and Booth fled In' that di rection. If be escapes it will be owing to rebel ac complices in that region. The military commander of the department will speedily take measofes to bring these rebel sympathizers and aocompUces in the murder to a sense of their criminal conduct. E, M, Stanton, Secretary of War. A Chapter of Becent History. PRESIDENT LINOOLIj’B POLICY. WITH THE REBELS IN VIRGINIA—THBihBBBL PEACE PROPOSITIONS, AND HOW THE LATE PRESIDENT RECEIVED, THEM —HIS GOODNESS TO REBELS EVEN AT THE LAST. Washington, April 20.—The following Is the history of the authority- recently given for tho as sembling of the rebel Legislature of Virginia: While President Lincoln was in Blohmond, he "Was waited upon by. Judge John A, Campb ell, who observed: . - ' .. “ I had’an Interview with Jefferson Davis, Benja min, and Breckinridge; justbefore they left, and said ito them: 1 The military power ol the Confederacy is broken. Its independence Is hopeless.. It only re mains for ns to make the best terms we can. ■_ The trouble is, the President of "the United States oan not enter Into negotiations with you, hut ho does re cognize the States, and oan-confer with their regu lar authorities.’ Under the doctrine of State Bights, so universally held in the South, the troops bom Virginia—the Confederate Government being a fugitive—will recognize the right of the Virginia Legislature to control them. If yon, Mr. Lincoln, will permit that body to convene, It will doubtless recall them-fxom-the field.” " Campbell’B arguments for this course were many and specious. The President was actuated by his absorbing desire for peace to listen attentively; but, he Said: “Judge Campbell, let us have no misunderstand ing. 1 Will give yon, once more, in black and white, mjr only terms.” And he immediately wrote the same propositions which Mr. Seward took (Tom him to the Hampton Hoads Conference. I. The territorial integrity of the Republic, n. .Ho retraction of Executive or Congressional action on the subject of slavery. 111. Ho armistice. . To these he adied a fourth condition, that, lflead- Ing Confederates still persisted in the war, now it had become so utterly hopeless, their property should be relentlessly confiscated, Campbell prayed for a modification of the third ar. tide, but the President was Immovable. He said: “ We will not negotiate with men as long as they are lighting against ns. The last eleotlon establish ed this as the deliberate determination of the country.” On the steamboat which brought Mr. Lincoln down the James river, ho wrote this order to Gen. Weitzel: “ Von will permit the persons whojiall themselves the Virginia Legislature to convene In Riohmond, for the purpose of withdrawing the Virginia troops from the rebel army, but you will not aUow them to use an; treasonable language, of adopt any trea sonable measures. Without consulting with any person’ whatever, or advising any one of Its contents, he sealed this doonment, and sent it to Gen. Weitzel by a United States Senator. But on the very day of his death he received a letter from Judge Campbell, tinged with the usual rebel Insolence, ignoring altogether the proposition wMch the President had made-to him in writing, and urging : “It is true that the military power of the Con federacy is destroyed, but the spirit of the Southern,, people sun remains unbroken. If yon want to coiSS "dilate them, it will, be wise for yon to grant an annlßtice, and necessary for you to treat leniently their leading public men, and seek their assistance!” This was too much, even for Mr. Idncoln’s good nature. He characterized Campbell’s oourse as un graceful andontrageous. Meanwhile, the capitula tion of Gen. Lee obviated the necessity of conve ning the rebel Legislature, and he sent an order countermanding the call. One.of the President’s last official acts was a deed of dneroytoward his enemies. He expressly stated that he meant to give the leading Confederates an ojfportnnlty to leave the country. This telegram ' f|om Portland eame to Washington: • ’“Beverly Tucker and Jacob Thompson will be here to-morrow bfdisgnlso, to leave on the steamer for Europe. What shall we do 1” Mr. Lincoln directed the authorities to let them go. A few hours later he fell by the assassin’s bul ’ let, and beside Ms death-bed a member of the Cabi net countermanded that order. Fortunately for their own lives, Thompson and Tuokerdld not come into th; 'gnJted States after the conspirators had' murdered the only man' who oould have saved them ftom their doom. Jeff Davis Fleeing to Texas. New York, April 28.—The Suffolk, Va., corre spondence of the Berald states that rebel officers who had arrived there report that the news op Lee’s surrender reached Jeff Davis at Danville three days after.Ms proclamation, and Jeff lea at daylight the next morning for Greensboro, H. C. He stated that If hard poshed he should go to Texas, where he was sure hejoonld rally an army around him and make another stand, and that he should never, leave the limits of the Confederacy. He lßiued orders for the cavalry to join him and to burn the bridges over the Mehenln and Boanoke rivers, which Is reported to have been done, and, also, for the evacuation of Weldon. Tire Chicago Conspiracy, Oihoihhati, April 23 —Considerable snow fell here yesterday and last night, but this morning Is clear and pleasant. The findings and sentences In the OMeago con spiracy’ case were promulgated this morning by General Hooker. Brenners’ Morris and Vlneent Markul are acquitted, and will be discharged after taking the oath’of allegiance. Charles Walsh and E. L. Semmes are found guilty of all the specifica tions and charges. The former Is sentenced to five years’ hard labor and the latter to three years’ hard labor In the Ohio PenltenUary. The. sentence against Greenfelt and Daniels has not’ been pro mulgated. The commission has been dissolved. Destructive Fire at St Loafs. St. Louis, April 22.—The extensive machine sbopß of the United States Arsenal, three miles bet low this city, were burned last night. The loss was *about seventy thousand dollars. ' PETERSBURG. the assassination FEELING OF THE PEOPLE THE CITY. CSpeotal Correspondence of Thc Piew.y # Petersburg, April 19,1365. THE DEATH -OP ,THR PRESIDENT. ; The r murder of‘President Lincoln oontinnos to bo th© allabsorbing topic. All bthor matters, whether news or otherwise, sink into Insignificance when mentioned in the present state of national affliction. There continues to bo one undisguised fhallDgol horror. Yesterday all business was suspended hero ana at City Point, In accordance with tho re oommendatlon from the Acting Scoretary of State. Tho people seemed to take little ndtlo'e of the catastrophe. Two bolls out of Blx upon the places for publlo worship made out to toll, while tho others remained silent. Still the Government lsfeedlng thousands of these broken-down rebels, who are cursing it with thoXSamo breath whloh its oharlty ' has Infused Into them. THE CONDITION OP THE CITY. Under the energetic influence of Yankee en terprise this olty begins .to wear, quite a business appearance. Stores are being opened by the sutlers, and many of tho oltl zens, with tho aid of the market, cater to the wants of tho people. It will not be long before the houses whloh have boon damaged by tho shelling of our batteries before the occupation will be put In perfect repair. .Bolingbrook street received more Injuries than any other'; but' still those meteoric but unwelcome visitors perforated many of the finest plaoes of business and residences In the city. Old and dilapidated ones are being rebuilt, while the number of vessels In the .Appomattox give quite a prosperous aspect to affairs of business. Tho gas In this city has not been Interfered with, except by the poverty of circumstances, wMch somewhat dimmed its lustre. The streets are not lighted up, except where sentinels are posted to guard the city. For a long time before our occu pation, gas was only used In the houses under the immediate command or General Pcrroro. The city enjoys a' more cleanly appearance than at any period since the war. Swooping tho streets and carrying away the filth presented so novel an at traction to the Datives, as to bring from 1 thorn a grudging degree of admiration for the authorities In this respect. The markets are being bountifully supplied wltk the various good tilings of life, whloh disappear, If not mysteriously, certainly effectually, under the magic Influence of the legal'tender. QUASI UNIONISM. The Petersburg Express, than wiffoh no paper could have been more treasonable, nor Indulged In fouler vituperation against the spotless character of the late President, Is now being issued by the same man as a Union journal. This Is carrying In dulgence beyond the degree of, propriety. If any class of men deserve any punishment for their great crime of treason, It is the culti vated rebels, who prostituted themselves to de ceive the masses, through the. medium of their pa pers, and continued their malignant spirit until the flag of the Union vlndioatedlts authority. Mer oy to this olass Is a weakness. ARRIVAL OP TROOPS. The Second divislomfcolored) 25th corps, former ly commanded by Brig. Gen. Wm. Birney, arrived within four miles of the olty day before yesterday. During tho recent campaign tho division has seen hard senrfee, principally in marching. Some of tho men were wounded, but very few killed. The first troops to enter this olty wore companies A and H, Bth U. S. C. T., and B and G, 127th U. S. O- T. The regiments ayfoame in about the same time. The 127th Is the last colored regiment which left Philadelphia for the front, and though It had the good fortune to lose none of its men, its marching and promptness were of the most gratifying charac ter. The Bth is a veteran regiment, and has done good service upon many a Moody field. BicanoDD. INTERESTING NEWS PROM THE RICHMOND PAPERS —JEPP DAVIS AT ADGDSTA—THE OPPONENTS OP VTBGINIA’S SECESSION, The Blohmond Whig of yesterday says: For some days it' has been reported here that the so-called Confederate Government, consisting of Jeff Davis and a handful of hte office-holders, had reached Augusta, and made a Bhow of establishing Itself there, preparatory to flight to trans-Hisslsslpph General Lee and staff, or rather those who ac companied him to Blohmond, were yesterday photo graphed In a group. Six different sittings were then taken of General Lee, eaoh In different pos tures, and all were pronounced admirable pictures. The first auction sale slnoe the occupation of Blch. moml by the Federal force waff'held yesterday at the auction house of E. B. Cook, Main street. The auctioneer came down very graciously out of Con federate atmosphere of fifty and one hundred dollar bids, and took very naturally to bids of fifty cents and one dollar Nds in United States eurrency. The ordinance of secession was adopted by tho Virginia Convention on the 17th of April, 1861, by a vote of yeas, 88; nays, 58. Among thoso who voted In the negative were John Janney, of London, the venerable President of tho Convention ; John B. Baldwin, of Augusta, late Bepresentatlve In the- Confederate Congress from Tenth Legion district; George W. Brent, formerly Bragg’s adjutant general; John H. B. Custls, of Aoeomac; James O. Dnlany, of Fairfax; Jubal A. Early, formerly commander or the Department of the Valley ; J ' G. Holladay, of Portsmouth; Samuel McD, Moore* of Bockbridge; Samuel Price, of Greenbrier, Lieu tenant Governor of Virginia; Hon. Alexander H. H. Stuart, of Augusta ; Hon. George W. Summers, of Kanawha; and Hon. John O. Ivlckham, of Hanover. All of the rebel officers in Blehmond have been prohibited from wearing side arms. CALIFORNIA. ' ' San Fbahoibco, April 23.—The Monitor Ca in &nche will return to the harbor from the Mare Island navy yard in a few days,and will remain here for.the present. Sailed, Pacific Mall Steamer Golden City, for Panama, .with the maills and passengers, and (895,- 000 in treasure, of which (613,000 goes to England. BALTIMORE, Baltimore, April 23.—The news from Sherman causes great dissatisfaction amongstall loyalpoople here. The feeling is that If suoh terms are granted to rebels, it would In effeot be a surrender of Sher man to Johnston, Instead of a surrender of John ston. ■ From Goldsboro wo learn that the news of the President’s assassination was received there before the promulgation of Sherman’s order, but was kept private for a day or two. When it did get oat, the feeling among our troops was very bitter. A rebel eitlzen expressing approval of the deed was in stantly killed by the soldiers who heard his remark. The armisUee order was received very ooldly by the army. BUFFALO. STRING SNOW STORK. Biteealo, April 23.—Snow foil here on Saturday night and this morning, but melted immediately. On Saturday at a meetffig of citizens, called to make arrangements for the funeral of President Lincoln, it.was proposed to Invite the Governor General of Canada and other high offioials of the principal Canadian cities. The Funeral Koute. THE MOURNING CEREMONIES AT HARRISBURG, Harrisburg, April 22. —The body of President Lincoln was exposed In the Capitol from half past 9 until 12 o’clock last night. The heavy rain, mean time, continued, but notwithstanding thousands of persons repaired thither to see the remains. This morning we have the promise of a clear day. The spectators formed In a line and passed Into the Capitol, which was appropriately draped both outside and within, filing past the ooffininthe House of Representatives. The throng quietly, and with the best possible order, retired at the east end of the edifice, after hastily viewing the face of the lament ed dead. In the rear of the Speaker’s chair was a portrait of the President, surrounded by a beautiful wreath of flowering peach. Battle-flags captured by Penn sylvania regiments were displayed at an the win dows. The black drapery and general arrangement of the haU contributed largely to the solemnity of the scene. The Capitol will remain draped with mourning for the space of ninety days. This morning ail seoular business was suspended, and the principal streets were crowded with human beings. Gbntlemen of official prominence from all parts of Pennsylvania were conspicuous In the large procession, whioh was composed of both civilians and military.' The bells wen tolled, and minute guns fired as the oortege proceeded over the route to Hie depot. The corpse was placed on the funeral oar, and punctually at 11A.M. the pionrnlng train started for Philadelphia. The display was highly oreditable to the citizen of the capital of the State. THE PROGRESS VEOH HARRISBURG TO PHILA- SHLFHIA. Harribeußg, April 22—11.15 A. M.—The train Is now leaving this city. Thousands of persons are rad witnesses of its departure. Our company has been Increased by the addition of the Hon. Simon Cameron, Hon. Joseph Bailey, Hon. Jas. K. Moor head, and Mr, Hall Stanton. The duty aaslgnod-to this gentleman Is to extend the hospitalities of’ Philadelphia to those who have been especially In vited to accompany the remains to Springfield. The rain has eeased and the sun fehlnes from anun clouded sty. Governor Bradford, of Maryland, and bis staff, took leave of the party ,at Harrisburg. Acting High Constable Clark, of Philadelphia, Is on board the train, and will meet a police force of coo men on his arrival in that city. At one point, a ■few miles from Harrisburg, a large national flag, with mourning appendages, was spread upon the green, and crowds stood uncovered on each side of it. In quick succession we pass country houses and work-shops, and small settlements, every resident appealing to witness the passing of the train. Middletown— ll.46.—’ The people here assembled in mil numbers. Passing a few miles beyond we reaoh a partially olcared wood. Fronting the road are immense rocks on which laborers and humble farmers and their families are silently standlmr Tt w t w y £. p „H tnr * B«•’’ '®“ house was densely P ao^®4__ w i™ t cSr” f«£ togs, the track, however, helngrkept olear. reo ple are surging to every directum- The tonerei car attracts impatient attanUoh, and prws towardsA voice IB heard that a f crowd hot this does not keep back the lmpetnons orowa. The words “Grant Is on board!” electruy too crowd- “ Where is he t" Is shouted hy thousands o» voices. Many pushed Into the last ear, and others to the front, showing that they had no definite idea as to his locality. A gentleman of the funeral party, approaohlng the platform,.makes a request that the people remain to their places, whore they can have a good opportunity of seeing the fnnerai oar. This has a partially good effect. At this point a small party of ladles are sera with a large and magnlfioent bouquet, a gentle man to their front endeavoring to clear a path that they may reach the fnnerai car. The ladies Strug ole in that direction and are soon lost to the oroira. Thev succeed in their effort, and deposit on the coffin their final tribute of honor and affection. The train moves on, and to a few minutes we are at the Lancaster 600 workmen and their *“®s***? ****** *"•* tenders, or on the ground. They, like many othere, wear mourning badges. Lancaster is soon lost to sight. Country wagons with their ooonpmts and pedestrians are met at every byway. but a few seconds of time to gratify their curiosity, for the train moves rapidly. ' . am p. M.—-Wo are now at Pennlngtonvllle, Where the people turn ont to large numbers. s is, Parkesburg.—Hero at least a thousand people were collected on the steps of the houses. At the windows and on the barns are spectators, small groups are elsewhere seen on'the way, and now and then a solitary man or woman la seen looking from a hill side, or from the door of a lowly cabin. < At Coatesvllle, a beautifully situated manu facturing village, the country is remarkably picturesque. The various groups of speotatorsto different localities give increased Interest to the scene. Heads are bowed and hats raised as the train rumbled onward. ' At ten minutes of three o’clock wo are at Down togtown. Quite a large crowd of men, women, ana Children hurry to the rear car to see the funeral car. Further on there is a large collection of people to front of a public house, which Is suitably fes tooned with a portrait of President Lincoln promi nently exhibited. \ - At west Chester Intersection groups of the Inha bitants line the side-way. All the men lilted their hate to respectful homage to the memory of the de ceased. We arrive next at Paoll, where a similar mark of respect Is shown. Emblems of mourning are dis played, and the citizens appear all along the route. At Eagle station, amid a group, a woman held to her arms a child probably not over three years of age. The’child wore a dark sack, with a mourning scarf across his shoulder, waving a flag, which was trimmed with crape. This tooldent found ready appreciation by all who witnessed It from the cars. From the time of leaving Harrisburg until we reached Philadelphia we saw no persons whatever engaged at labor. The day seemed to be appro priately observed by the tens of thousands of par. sons residing to this largely-populated, prosperous, and Industrious part of the State. Ploughs were left to their furrows, shorn were closed, aud a Sab bath quiet prevailed. Respect was shown to the deceased all alongfthe way, affording another evi dence, if any were heeded, of the deep feeling of af fection associated .'with, the memory of the distin guished dead. So tor the party accompanying the President’s remains have been free from the Inflic tion of oratorical displays. It Is presumed that none will have the bad teste to mar the solemnity of the occasion by unnecessary speech-making. REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS OF MB. LINCOLN. This morning at one o’clock the doors of admis sion to Independence Hail were closed to the pub lic. The orowd continued up to that hour, but was muoh diminished, Dr. Brown, the emhalmer, then proceeded to dress the corpse. Mach dust had col lected upon it, and great care was taken to the re moval of the dust and. in ether preparations ne cessary to the proper departure of the body. At three o’clock the corpse was again placsd - In the magnificent hearse In which It was brought to Independence Hall, and the line of march to the Kensington depot was token up. The escort eon- Bltted of the 187 to Regiment Infantry, the Olty Troop, cavalry, the guard of honor, the' detachment of soldiers to guard the body, the Perseverance Hose Company, and a detachment of the Repnbll ean tovtoclbles. The funeral train started for New York at four o’clock. Washington, April 19.—Governor Oglesby to day received the following despatch : Spbinsfibld, April 19,—A national monument fnnd Is on foot, and a plat of ground or six acres, to the heart of the olty, selected for the burial place of our lamented President Lincoln, S. Ttnd alb, Secretary of State, A Curious Incident.— The Superintendent of the New York Ins titution for the Deaf and Dumb relates the following strange story: IJOLLIN. On the Wednesday night preceding the Presi dent’s assassination, a little daaf and dumb girl to onr institution got np to her sleep, went to a class mate, and after rousing her, spelt with the manual alphabet, “Lincoln Is shot.” In the morning the somnambulist knew nothing of the airanmstonce till informed of it by her friend, in the presenoe of others. The Incident would probably never have been recalled but for the sad emphasis which alter events gave It; It now seems one of those eases of prescience which so often arise to puzzle mental philosophers. Public Entertainments: The theatrical profession have, as we are gratified to say, displayed a keen sense of the odium attached tdthat frightful and atrocious crime which, In the brief spaoo of seme- twelve hours, converted the whole of this great and toning people into one huge . family of mourners. That It was, unfortunately, committed by a man who was attached to that profession—one whose father, although a foreigner, had reaped to this country and upon our stage the highest professional rewards from the good will and bounty of those who acknowledged his genlns—one whose brother was at ..the present moment closing one of the lengthiest engagements which any of our leading histrionic artists have ever had upon the New York stage, and one who had himself already stepped into a position behind the scones which opened to him an avenue to future success of the most positive class—can reflect no odium upon tha t profession, as it ought not to reflect any upon his family, although we fool convinced that it must and will do so. For Edwin Booth, indeed,'we feel the profenndest pity. That ho was a sincere Union - man, we personally know. That he possessed talent of a high order is equally certain. Yet, now, by the dastardly crime of a brother, that name, whleh the genlns of his father had rendered so Ulostrioms to the annals of too stage, and of which his own talent was conserving and advancing the reputation, Is stamped with so foul a blemish that he must hence forth be unable to appear under that name before the public of the United . States. It may bo that he him self would shrink from toeldeaof appearing ever again before that public, laden with the dark stigma attached to a brother’s criminal atrocity- Possibly, when toe Immediate and bitter horror whleh he must feel—and which must now render him as unable to think and reason eaknly as the mad wretch whose name he bears, must have been at toe period of his committal of the villainous murder which has consecrated the name of the murdered Abraham Lincoln to us and to onr children as the Martyr to onr stogie and undivided nationality-—la somewhat past, he may apply to onr Legislature for permission to put from him a name stained and shattered by that wretch’s foul and treasonous crime, Suffice it that we know not what his course maybe, and that however keenly we may sympathize with his suffering under the terrible blow whleh has been inflicted upon his family by one of themselves, we sympathize as fully with toe popular determination that no man hear ing toe name of the orlminal shall within onr life times be permitted to appear before an American audience. In commencing this article, we said that we had been gratified by seeing the line of conduct adopted by the theatrical profession, and more especially by the management of every theatre In the United States. In doing so, we ought to comment strongly upon the action, of Messrs. Grover & Sinn, the managers of the Ohcßtaut-Btract Theatre In this City and Grover’s in Washington. They have offered individually the sum of fire hundred dollars as a reward for the apprehension or the assassin. Compared with the large reward offered by the Go vernment,this may appear small, until we reflect ttat the same amount, If individually offered by every theatre now in operation in this country, windd more than treble the Government reward) It is the first positive ’proof of hhat genoral abhor, rence in which the name dr John Wilkes Booth must be held by the profession he has disgraced rrftt. his brutal and fiendish slaughter of our Father—Abraham Lincoln. As such we mention it here-outweighing, as It does in point of fact, the lip-sympathy, which, while often real and sub atantlal, Is toooften a thing bf the moment, or very possibly, in some measure, an affeotation of sharing the national sorrow, which has been so profound and absolute. ' The ftnpening of our theatres, after their close on the receipt of the fearful Intelligence upon the morning of Saturday week, is fixed for this evening when Mrs. D. p. Bowers appears at the New Chest, nut-street in an entirely new version of “ Camille.” TrTili 0 / 1 . ~8 11 tte mnB,cal « ema of the opera - CLASSICAL Q.CTHTETTE Ongß.—The tWBntV-thlrd matinee, which was omitted last week on account death of President Lincoln, wtll be given on Wednesday next, at the Assembly Buildings The programme is as follows: . ° ’ Tpo lp O minor, op. 1, Ho, 3, tor piano, .violin,and vi010nce110......... GrandSonatein Ab,0p.89,H0.a f( j‘--“«uioven. The Bussisn Hagne. ----- The rsvages of the new Russian pestilence a* toe natt ral apprehension now Kit respecting , traduction Into this country, have Induced Con J*' Draper to send to Abram Wakeman, Eeq., Su r -,' " of the Pert of New York, the following : m Custom House, New York, April 21. !3f . Yon will please forthwith instruct the bh»«r officers end all Inspectors of the easterns under ~ * supervision to report Immediately to this arrival ef any vessels infected with the pi*mV s * any tostmceof suspicion of snob Infection-, r also toe: nival of any passenger who may . * s i rime have been to toe vicinity ef the oontamoa ; Respectfully, Ac., S- Draper, Collects A not Her Friendly Act or flanniis, New York, April 23.—The Toronto paper;'„ tern an affidavit staring that the notorious %- Donald, of that elty, together with a toe Toronto Olty Council, named Denison, >,* been discovered preparing a pirate at for plunder upon the lakes. The scheme fa, , , C! frustrated by toe seftura of toe vessel. “‘' ,l NEW York, April n POtTPONBMENT 01 A PUBLIO HBStij.-,; ~ The public meeting, announced to i, e c ,. Union square, on Tuesday, is postpone' o-aj, - l 3 M. on that day, or after toe remains of p dent have left toe elty- ' ‘ tej! ’ > MOVKJUffWTS Of BTBAICB3S. ; The steamer Champion, Horn Fortress brings 500 sick and wounded men. oBR *> THO steamer Palestine, from Liverpool „ via Halifax, arrived last night ™ ,tb i The French steam corvettes Darien -nd *• prenante have arrived from Havana. bvenino stock board. At Gallagher’s Evening Exchange go! ) , ted at ÜBK; New York Central 1M- Erie Railroad, 78=sr; Hudson River RillrS\> • road* 65X; SZlehlaan Central £atlro&4 Pittsburg h aUroad. Tt; Chieago and Rock’ Iqi-V 96i Northwestern, 80.!,' • Northwestern pref2ss Fort Wayne, 06% : Oolaand Mississippi j Canton Company, 34,'{ - J2J*’ land, 60; Quicksilver, G3X; Mariposa, it 2?; and stocks steady on call. Sales ef gold after?* at 149’f. There Win be no evening ezeoss™'? 1 Monday, hut business wnfbe resumed on Tut; u night '“‘l „ Arrived, ship Wm. Yeo, from Cardiff: bi-s ti,-, from Adelaide, Aastrslia; bark Yuman r.. ’ Sssua: bark John Kerr, from Cardenas ; j.t? Union, Rosalia, from Palermo ;schr. Camilu Turk’s Island. 18 The Draft. To the Editor of The Press: Fir : It Is sot generally known, but It is to be true, tost there Is not in toe ranks of or the navy a single Philadelphian who entero;'.,i service against Aft will. The quotas of the wtv filled, call after oall, without drafting. wJ last the draft took place to several ward;, r'> ! teers were found to take too places of the dnft-M Jten. These happy successive results were m.™ L; about by official letters of the Mayor. the authorities at Washington am where: by prompt and liberal action o* Connells; by toe .hearty eo-operatf a , l( t '’ editors of onr journals, continually wriu-u m. triotic appeals, and publishing, free of ehsn, articles favoring the draft; by numerous Hens frequently repeated; by Indefatigable ißon, of committees to every ward, and by the am-,-. 1 rested and timely encouragement of all the ’t-'-v--,,; marshals. If there Is to toe army a single craitai man who went Into the servioo against his win, si Is requested to report himself by letter to the n >7 Dr. Goddard, Chairman of the Veteran Fin-j™ Committee, No. T Goldamlto’s HaU, Library streoT and to give definite lnfbrmatlon respecting hiscoa’ soriptlon and his family. E.D. Saotozes, , Labse And Attbaottve Saxe of 800 Lots » Fbbrch, ItaxtAn, Gebmam, aim Bsmsi m,- Goons, This Dav.—The early andparttenlar att.-i- Hon of purchasers B requested to die very chwjj assortment of French, Swiss, Gorman, and Briti-i, drygoods, embraatog about 800 lots of fancyasi staple articles, toetodtog likes dress gosh, Shawls, mantles, % and X L. G. handkeretot, velvet ribbons, 50 eases sun and rein umbreSu, splendid quality sifts for best elty trade, gren&dk, veils, kid and Bale gloves, notions, &c., to tt peremptorily sold, on four months’ credit, c;a. menetog this morning, at 10 o’clock preilsely, to e continued throughoutjthe day, yrlthout Intermuq-ic, hy Johnß. Myers & Co., auctioneers, Nos, 232ay 2 m Market street.. 'Oixir -fepKifs. Thh B|®t Fitting Shirt of the AO3 ’ Improved Pattern Shirt,’’ made by John C, Arrl- Son, at "the old stand, Nos. 1 and 3 North y.rj, street. Work done by hand, to toe best mascs and warranted to give satisfaction. liL su-r,r Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods caunot'oo S'JTp:--.-: Prices moderate. The Hew Styles of Sfbihs Hats, for Ladles and Misses, now open at W-.*; * - Cary’s, No. T 26 Ohestnnt street, are toe m flee . : of good taste, and toe ladles say so. The elegant wreath! of rare exotics on the c;a% during its passage through toe streets, were t-o ntrl bnted by James Ritchie, Henry A Dreer, snt Jaa Pollock, gardener to James Dundas, Esq, throasli the Pennsylvania Hortlcnltnral Society; ant is flowers at Independence Hall-by the citizens rally. --Lbothbe on Light. —In consequence of the postponement of the various bails at the Acad-u:; of Music, which necessitates the retention of its temporary floor to Itß place beyond toe usual tins, toe FTanklto Institute has been obliged to postpos: Its lecture for'one week, namely, until Tuesday, MaySd, Attention Is requested'to riotleeof msetlntof New Empire Iron and "Petroleum company In ss 'day’s Issue. - ► CotrKTß’r &BA.T fob Salb,-U calldd to the adyeriisomezit of Mr, Wm, c. K3af t under the “ For Sale » head. A good Investeeat is here presented. . Constitutional Cobbtimption.—From tnut worthy data It Is estimated that at least one-foam of all who are bom to the United States have at birth tongs to a tuberculous condition, and in eonsa quenee are predisposed to Pulmonary Complaints yet It is equally, wen established that this pretUsw-’ slrion need not end In Consumption, Asthma, cr any other lung disease, If due cam and watchfnlnssa u observed, and all exciting oonscs are promptly treated as they arise. it is in just such cases Dr. Jayne’s Expectorant exercises its most beneficial ef fects, and has produced toe largest proportion of its cures. Besides prompHy removing Coughs ail Colds, which, when left to themselves, are the m-;st common causes of tuberculous development, ton standard remedy allays-any Inflammation water may exist, and by promoting easy expectoration, oleanses toe lungs of the substances which cloftttsa up, and whleh rapidly destroy when suffered t-- re nwUL ap22 3! To this Ptranio.—We would solicit ut exsalav Hon of epecimen Photographs' in crayon, lift iti cabinet size, of our lamented Chief Magistral, Abkahaic Likcolb, which yre are getting o; r j subscription; It ;is acknowledged by his most {:t* sonal friends to be the best executed picture ur.i likeness bow offered to the pub Ho. Subscriptions taken at Messrs. Moss & Co.'s. >'■>. 432 Chestnut street, and at our store. YnttTH Samboes.—We have been shown sprrl* “•ns of sacramental or pure juice wins, preparsi by Mr. Alfred Speer, or Passaic, N, J., cut''" t:.« Portuguese Sambuco, a valuable grape si.it. it cultivates in this country. In taste it asstaU Port, without Its heating qualities, being av •I: :•' free fjom spirits farther than its own ferment v,;;5 affords. Preference Is given to It over an its wines in New York and other hospitals, as a tr.i:, gentle stimulant, dlureHo and sudorific Mr. has beennine years experimenting in the proti a*Jm of this wine, and the newest wine he sells =•' years old. Druggists sell the wine. a?:: - OOBKB, BUKIONS, AHD TENDBIt IlffiTßF?.—l' ; want to get rid of-them, try Theobald’s OaUowblllstreet* Bent&hes the new-stTlo toes, just as comfortable as an c-H ?- Try them. Toasts made to salt the feet. ai~ Mbbi (888. BAB.TLBBOH at Co., No. 611 CL-"" : street, (second floor), are oar sole wholesale for our beautiful card photographs of A.'"- Lincoln. Agents and dealers in clfyscl' win be supplied by them. ap2l-frns2t Wtossoth, Ta.yi.or. & n.. •>• Urns, EaKj abd Oataeeh, snsce-csfal?? tr by Isaacs, M. D,, Oculist and Aurlst, 511 Pi Artificial eyes inserted. No charge for exaaii r. SPECIAL NOTICES- Thb Most Ceuebkatbb Acij»k?sss> - ? mniransents of whose profession istier ft* 1 -’ aU ttatrelute* to tie toHoite, wtzfi'J aalT "JAKED-S EMAIL l' f™ , for ifPwHBE a toe, son, and b*a aod presereln* the haalthfnlness < ; 2!i" „ EBfATTi BE PARIS ’■ is sold be all r: :' f ' drtßj Perfmnera, and Ooiffanra. ay ■- Out of Sobts ” expresses the fss t -- ikos of many that cannot be otherwise described Lis' *“?* t e ? k “ e * a ’ Bner ratton, Hgmw, *l».srla«<. of »W®», fte.. compose a class o( aliments greater than, all others combined It i? mnn Mnphtiata that PLa>7' WOH BITTERS ate prepared. It is far tie rsli-.'s ttese earns complaints they hays Become to fam.’S Bence it is that they are so extensively used by eleref' men, merchants, ladles, and persona or sedeaUrr el. to the taste as they a-v r neflcial to the Stomach. The extent of their sale’-' 1 ' moat incredible. ar ;is Gbaud Combination I Good News v lB THE PBOPMI Grand Combination ! Good Howe for the Par a Grand Combination! Good Hews for the P».; * Grand Comhinationt Good Hews for the-Feoi* ImfESBB Eedhotiok nr Feices ! Inwnnsn ESnocnoir in Pnicsa! Isgsbxbe Eedoctios nr Pnicaa! Fanny & Co,, Ho. 303 Chestnut Srk?- 1 Fanny ft Co., Ho. 609 Obebthut Stkbst ft Co,, S. K. oonnnn Baynntn asp Mas-:?: v: - To meet the popular demand for lower prices, Ptoy ft Co., Clothiers, hay* determined to throw os** to the public, for a limited period, their iatmen-e Of fine Clothing, contained In their three stores, ; Ho. 303 Chestnut street, shore Third. ~ Ho. 6C9 Chestnut street, (GBANVILLE STOKE s “ stand.) Southeast corner Seventh and Market sts . (JOSE';' sad to offer their entire stock of Clothing at prices fs" SO mn ceht. go pas chni 20PBE CEHT. HJPBEOEST. 2D fb E Gent. 20 pas cssr. Uownn thas AST oTHnn Hones. ■ £ OWIR tha» act orinsn House . AfOWER THAK AHY OTHEE HohSS. , . Onr stock consists of Spring Goods, manufat »«- the present sesson, and the baltnce of meter O’ rernaining on hand, aU of which is got up In *s • "" MBtauaur cnamdy for and wiH'-'-'.j atprices that will make it to the Interest of the pibt' • buy. 28 fbr cbkt. 2D?s& cekt. 20FEBCEKT, SO FEB CSKT 2O Feb cebt. 2? fbb cbjtc LOWER mur AST OTHER HOUSE. Lower thjut art other Hoosb. LOWER. THAI? A2TT OTHER HoTSS P*BET*eo., ITo. 303 Choabrat street, shorefa''’.j Bo- 609 Chestnut street (GSaHVILLB STOat- - Stand.) , I South east eornsr SeTenth and Market *t«., (Wsf3 ! leteaolm. | * apl?.6t znsw tobk err* SHIP TTBWS. Hbhzby ic Vo , Photographers. 812 Arch street.