' THE PHE9S PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAYS EXOEPrED) BT JOHN W. I'KBSI'Y; OFFICE *0 111 SOCrrH FODKTH STBEST. IH* DAII-Y P»*SSi « v 1* TrV DOLLAR* PER AIfJTVM. tlk Cevt? pf-h t* kha BomTrß PER Fo,rK JIOM.ABB re. lwo DoiLARS AHD fWS.VTT SITS CAOTa’TO* Tbher Mosras. invariably In adv.uo. for lermaD tp Inserted at the usual rates. JHE TRIrWIEKLY FRsNN. Vailed to Sabicribere, Five Dollars ter aknom, in ftdTßßce. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1865. grand review OF THE AMY BF H FOT3IAC WASHINGTON YESTERDAY. OFFICIAL ORDER OF THE PROCESSION M IMMENSE CROWD OP VISITORS IN ATTENDANCE. Letters from,“Occasional” and Our Special Correspondent. SPLENDID APPEARANCE OP TEE TROOPS. 75,000 IN LINS! Narrow Escnpo of General Custer. Another Review to Take Place To-Day. JLETTER FROM “ OCCASIONAL.” Washington, May 23,1805. Descriptions of the dazzling drama of this day will be written by thousands of pens, and pictures of it framed in the me mory of every soldier who took part in it, and of every human being who saw iL It Was a sight too vast for ordinary anticipa tion. It may he comprehended now that it is over; but none but a military mind could have fancied the dimensions of so marvellous and so stupendous a specta cle. Seventy-five thousand veterans, of all arms, in -perfect order, uniform, equip ment, and appointments (being more thau the entire resident population of Wash ington City), passing through a perfect sea of observers, without an accident or a hin drance, and, after being reviewed by the President, returning tp their temporary quarters, preparatory to being mustered out, or detached fqr other duties—all this constitutes an epoch in an era of uuptral- Jelcd crises and changes. And what added to the interest of the profound lesson was the exquisite weather, a delicious mingling of June and May; the universal order aud Sobriety of troops and people, and the re verence and gratitude on the part of the last for the first, exhibited in a thousand touching and affecting ways. In the more than five hours during which I gazed upon this inspiring scene, I did not hear a coarse .word, nor notice an unseemly act, nor the Slightest confusion. There was an air of religious joy—if I may apply that phrase to a military spectacle —a visible spirit of reverential relief from a mighty danger that predisposed the countless throng to avoid anything that might disturb the indescribable luxury of the never to-be-forgotten event. It might jiave been, too, that the thought of our great loss of our murdered Lincoln came in to temper the feeling and to suppress my vulgar or violent exultation. It must not be supposed that there was no enthu siasm. It was more than enthusiasm that Stirred the marching battalions and the great throngs of spectators when they saw Andrew Johnson and Lieutenant General Grant, the one with his Cabinet and the Other with his staff, on the chief stand in front of the Presidential mansion on Penn sylvania avc-nue. Of that welcome, given fry the people to their representatives, civic and military, and by them accepted aud re ciprocated, let the artist paint and the poet Sing. I noticed that the foreign legations Were out in full force. That these servants >f royal masters nervously recalled the rophecies of too many of them as to the de ;at of “ the Fvderals,” or the impossibility f subduing the rebels, as they beheld the emonstration of to-day, it is not difficult to irmise. But what they saw was only the £rmy of the Potomac, under George G. Meade, of Pennsylvania; and well and gracefully he bore himself in the van. To- Jnorrow we are to have the massive column led by Tecumseh Sherman, equally famous In Story, in valor, and in. achieving grand yreßults. And there are still other columns guarding conquered Southern sections, and Sustaining the military authorities esta blished by the Government. But why Should I elaborate the thoughts lodged in Every mind during this wonderful day ? .The world knows at last that this Govern ment, in saving itself from treason, was only disciplined to protect itself against all pther intruders and tyrants. oi Tie Press ] Washington, May 23 1855, Tlie sun never ushered la a more glirloas ij'ty, stnl one that will Jort-er to cherished In the memory of the thousands and hundreds of thousands who Witnessed the grand roviorr of onr conquering and Victorious army than the 234 of May, 1665, Tao Weather was everything that could be desired, and the recent raIDS and more than ordinary care of our i torporate authorities had left our Etreets in splendid ieondltlon, and never was there more complete and Wrfeot arrangements for a grand military display. :The hotels, boarding houses, and private residences ytere filled to-overflowing, and for several days past the trains have been crowded with strangers Itom all the loyal States, moßt of whom were either directly or Indirectly Interested In the actors Who were to form a part In the most brilliant spso lacle ever presented to the American or to any Itber people. A military review Is at all times an pspliing and cheering sight. A grand demonslra lion of this sort previous to starting Into battlo, jiowever—snob, lor instance, as that held by Goa. McClellan In Novembor of 1861, on Munson’s Mill, Is fraught with an entirely different Interest from that suggested by onr gallant veterans yestsrday. .Then everything was new. Onr troops wore well drilled,and the accoutrements—horses, guns, and battle-flags—shone resplendency. Every man was In hie place. The regimental cambers were complete. the new oommstdors were all there, and each *nd every,one felt the responsibility or the un dertaking in which he was engaged, and knew that he was followed by the tears and prayers of the Joved Ones at home, whoso only hopes ware that he ttlght be the one whose lot it should be not to fall a Victim to the bloody and unrelenting foe; and yet the spirit of patriotism that pervaded all our Joyal people of the Nojth was that tho war had been forced upon ns, and that, if neceß farj, they were willing to sacrlfloe the near est and dearest of their kindred upon the &Uar of freedom Too many, alas, have been com pelled to yield tie sscrlfloe, but the;myriads of braves, who sleep ihtlr lart sleep in Southern soil, s»m ever be remembered by their grataful country teea. In the iiarful Struggle ol the last four years who can Imagine, save these who participated there in, the hardshly-s tor troops have so uomrtnuflugly endured 1 and If the spirits of those who have fallen Ato 1 omitted to rc-vl-rjt this earth, how ecstatic must be their delight at the glorious consummation. Many will soon welcome their defenders to their hearlh-stows, but many more will look In vain f,r ibe well-known footsteps. Some of tbe original army have escaped Injury entirely, and will come bach much Improved la hraltlr and hard?red by the exposure; but many will be never mere heard of. Tho review of yerter- Ofo’ how ® TCT i presents more forolbly tho magnitude nr country and its wonderful resources than any- VOL. B.—NO. 254. thing we have jet seen, and moat significantly fietnoDßtr&tCß out ability successfully to cope with any Fewer on earth, The order of proceeding pub li&bed elsewhere was faithfully and accurately car ried out. The Army of the Potomac, under Major General Meadei composed, It la estimated, of about, one hundred and twenty thousand men, Including cavalry, heavy and light artillery, Infantry, and all the accompaniments of each partiotL lar branch of the service, appeared to great advantage; and well may the Commander congra tulate himself upon being the leader of so victorious a column. The troops were in excellent condition. The regiments averaged about six hundred men although many of them contained the full comple rocDt of one thousand. The arrangements, under direction of General Meade, were admirable, and the precision and facility with which every order, previously prepared, was executed by corpj, divi sion, brigade, regimental,and company officers, testi fied alike the executive talent of the General, the alacrity of the principals, ard the experience and intelligence of the subordinates. No civic display ever was conducted with the s&rno regularity and promptitude. Reviewing stands c&pabio of acjjru modattag the President, members of his Cabinet, Lieut. General Grant, and an immense body of citi zens. had been erected In front of the Executive Mansion on either tide of Pennsylvania avenue, and a oap&clons platform was constructed at the Treasury Department, which afforded a fine view 0[ the troops as they marched up the Avenue from the Capital. Many of the corps had marohad over from thtlr eamps in Virginia the evening previous, and tho remaining portion arrived at an early hour this morning. Large crowds of men, women, and children had assembled at every available point long before the hour of starting, and windows and balconieß of p:lvato houses along the route of procession sold at a premium. Lafayette Square, In frost of the rebidenoe of the President, was filled with a dense throng Wore nine o’clock, and the sidewalks along Pennsylvania Avenue to tho Capitol were crowded. The northern bank of the Capital was occupied by several hundred children and their teachers belonging to the public schools of tho District. The children carried with them banners and flags, and boys and girls were loaded with wreaths or evergreen and bouqaats which were bestowed upon the officers and sol diers. A band of music was stationed on the bank and discoursed patriotic airs, and between the interludes the children united in staging “Rally Bound the Flag,” “Old John Brown,” “ Three Cheers for the Bed, White, and Blue,” &C M &o. At precisely nine o’clock Mejor General Meade, accompanied by his staff, started cn North A street, frem a point adjacent to the Capitol, and from that time until after three o’clock there was a continuous train of soldiors. The cav alry led off, and presented a magnificent ap pearance. men were distinguished by a red fcarf, worn round the neck, with long streamers. The horses were well drilled, saml it was curious and interesting to observe the aptitude and exactness with which they kept time to the mu sic, and how dearly they understood the blast of the bugle. The guidons and flags of the cavalry oorps and regiments evidenced the hard battles they had witnessed, and the numerous shots they had re ceived. Each flag bore its insignia of mournlag for our late revered and never-to-be-forgotten Comman der-in-cMef, and while some new flags were also displayed—some that bad never boon exposed to the piercing bullet or the smoke and din or the bloody corfllet—they were {guarded no more jea lously than the emblems that so strikingly por trayed the bravery of the men who filled the brorzed ranks; and It seemed to us that a color-bearer who carried one of these tattered aad torn relics felt prouder of his position than ha whose duty It was to bear aloft an unstaiaod and untarnished banner. Some of the most eloquent features of the procession were women on horseback riding by the side of their husbands or brothers, whose sleeveless arm evidenced the sacrifices they had itatie, but who, having been permitted to re turn from their struggle, will be warmly welcomed to their homes. These instances were not so few as might be supposed. One fine lookiag cfficer held his bridle rein with his left hand, wanting tho right; but what cared he, for had ho not the consciousness of having performed his duty nobly, and had not the Government and his coun try showed their appreciation of his bravery by placing the stars upon his shoulders l Ha will re turn home, maimed it is true, but U wIU be an ho* DPXabfc scar he wture, and how proudly will he toll his children, end how the glory will be handed dCWfI jo posterity, that he had lost an arm.in tho great four years’ war which resulted in the complete crushing out of the rebellion that had been plotted and thrust upon the best Govern ment on earth, and which ended in the establish incut of universal freedom throughout the length and breadth of our noble land. The reglmoats, as wo have said, averaged about six hundred men, while many contained thoir full complement. * but the reader must remember that very few or the ori gtaal number remained. Decimated by dl3ea3e, by battle, by exposure, and by the numerous causes that conspire to tb in the ranks, in many instances scarcely a corporal’s guard of the old veterans are left* Recruitings consolidation, and new en listments fill up the vacuum. All the troops, however, that participated in the display of to day are well entitled to the same of veterans, for, even if some of them have been In the service only a short time, the force of example, the skill of their officers, and the perfect discipline to which they have been subjected, have made out of new material a body of seasoned soldiers that cannot be Eurpucsed, Among the troops we noticed a batta lion of “ Bucktalle,” The old Pennsylvania Hines, Ist Regiment of Bucktsila, it will bo re membered, took a prominent part in the first battle whictr occurred in Eastern Vifgina— the Battle of Drainesville—a point some fifteen or twenty miles west of Washington. The B»cktails were a picked set of men, gathered from different portions of tho {State, aud principally com. posed of those from the western aud northwestern counties—men who had,killed thoir buck and wore the tail in their cap as a token of their skill. As sharpshooters and skirmishers the servloes of these men were Invaluable, as they subsequently proved on many occasions. On tho Peninsula numbers of them were surrounded and taken prisoners, many were killed. Of the original number very few, in deed, remain. A brigade was formed under tile same title; a battalion seemed to be all that was left yester day* The regimental flags generally had imprinted thereon the names of battles in which the soldiers had distinguished themselves. The bands were a great feature. No one who has not seen a review of veteran soldiers can appreciate the proficiency Of the musicians. Every regiment does not, of coarse, have a band—one for a brigade frequently suffices— but, then, in addition to a brass or silver-toned 'band, is attached a full dram corps of some twenty, or thirty pieces, so that thera is no lack Of this Inspiring element, which serves not only to relieve the monotony of camp life, but which fills the almost exhausted soldier with new vigor when on the weary march, and fcuoys him up with new courage when encompassed wPh danger. The mounted bands perform tho most difficult pieces of music with perfect ease, aud no thing can bo more inspiring than the bugle-call of the cavalry when rendered by the full complement of musicians. The drum corps, assisted by the re quisite number of fifers, adheres generally to the old familiar tunes, and the etrains of “ The Girl I Left Behind Me” are as grateful and popular to the troops of the present generation as they were io those of the days gono by. The Zouaves with their parti-colored uniforms —the Zouaves who, at the beginning of the war, created a sensation wherever they went, and who have occupied many Important positions during iL© war—but whoso grotesque costume never be came very popular, appeared to great advantage yesterday In all the hues of the rainbow. Bat the dark blue blouse, the fatigue cap, and the sky blue pantaloons predominated, and. appeared to be in general favor. Some of the troops adhere, wery sensibly we think, to the broad rimmed, high-top, felt hat, which, for many rev sons, is the most comfortable and seasonable head> gear that can he worn. The generals and superior officers were in full drees, of course, and glittered In their Shining straps and brilliant scarfs end the rank and file were all neatly attired. The horses of the officers were especially worthy of no tice. All were specimens of equine beauty, but la some cases we saw full-blooded stock purchased or captured in the sunny South—animals that showed they had descended from a breed that had been culti vated for the race-course, for the hunting-ground, ar il the battle-field. One of tho important lessons we have gained from our unprecedented conflicts is the necessity for paying more attention to the impor tant branch of the cavalry service, and to that end our farmers and curriers will doubtless endeavor to raise a much finer stock, of horses than heretofore. The head of the proceselon .passed In front of the President about twenty minutes past nine o’clock, Ahd the close tf it about three o’oiock. At least, oos hundred ami fifty thousand men, absufc sixty thou. Baud hoists, and seventy or eighty bauds, partici pated In It. Alter proceeding over the designated route each division quietly defiled off to Its camp, and the utmost good order and harmo ny prevailed. Hundreds and thousands of strangers who had been detained, arrived during tho day, This afternoon, as I write, the remainder of thv srn.y 1b prepatirg lor the second review, which will take place tc-morrow. After these reviews BkUl have terminated, K is presumed arrangements win bo made for consolidating and reducing our forces, and ere long many thousands of brave men will ba restored to their families and their friends. Occasional, Tbe view of the procession from the Congressional Library and from the stand In front of the Treasury department, could not be surpassed. Fennsylvanln avenue w»b kept entirely clear of vehicles and root passengers during the hours tho procession was passing, and the soldiers marched in platoons ex tending from enrb to curb. It was interesting to see the columns way off in tho distance retiring to their camps, and while these were going out Sher man’s army were seen coming Into their camping grounds, to be in readiness for the grand re view to-morrow. The enthusiasm of the eltl urna 'along the route was unbounded, but the grand centre of attraction was the platform occupied by the President and Lieutenant General. Notwithstanding the Immense crowd of visitors, st-d ihe presence of so many soldiers and oltlzons, the best of order was maintained, and nothing oc curred to mar the general ioy. G. B. P. R. TVe subjoin the following official order of Msjor l General George G. Meade, detailing the various i bodies of troops who participated in the demonstra- 1 tton to-day: ’ HeabquAktees asmy ov the Fotomao, j May 22,1865; [ The following order in column of corps, divisions, i THU POBIHATIOW OF THK PINE. brigades, and regiments, for the review on tbs 231 left., la published for general Information, viz: Ill'Sri(l:*KlKßK AKMY Poroiuft Major General George G. Meade commanding. General Staff. Headquarters Escort—Squadron Ist Massaehtuetts Cavalry—Captain E, A Flint commanding. Cavalry Corps. Major General Merritt commanding. General Stair. Headquarters Escort—s ta U. S. Cavalry—Lieut. Urban commanding. iliird Cavalry Division. Msjor General George A. Ouster commanding. Sicowri Bkigabb—Ool, Wells eommaßdlug. JG;L New York Cavalry, Bth New York Cavalry, let Vermont Cavalry. Tbi&d Brigade—(Jol. Capehart commanding. 2<l West Virginia Cavalry. 3d West Virginia Cavalry. Ibt 'West VltglDla Cavalry, let New York Bight Cavalry. Fi u>*t Brig adb— Colonel Pennington commanding. 2d New York Cavalry, lit co-nnoßttout Cavalry. 8d Net? Ycrk Cavalry. 2d Ohio Cavalry. Second Cavalry 'Division* Brevet Ivlf-jor General Henry E. Davies command- Fjjibt B«iQAX>K—Br«vet Major General Darios commanding. 30th New York cavalry. 24tk-N«w York Cavalry. Ist Ntw 3envy Cavalry, l&t Ptoußjlv&nia Cavalry. (irsi Cavalry Pivislon. Brfgmller General Thomas O Devin commanding. BniOAbii—lirJgs.ulltsr General Glbbscom niftnding, nth New York Cavalry, 2.) arsaotiuEetts Cavalry, citi PtiiiifilvAiila Cavalry. Jikioade—Colonel C. It, Fitzbugh com- mandlng. 6th New York Cavalry. lt>t New York Dragoons. 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry. 17ib Pennsylvania Cavalry. ecu New York Cavalry. Fjji*tßk»gai>k—Colonel PefcerStaggoommanding. tuft Michigan Cavalry. 7th Michigan Cavalry. Ist MJrblaan Cavalry. sih Michigan Cavalry. lIOBBE ABTII.L.KIIY BRIGADE—*BrOV6t ColOZlOl JOB. M. Robertson commanding. Battery O, 2d U. S. Artillery, Captain D. E. Eat-PfilD. BattCrlCS B ant! L/, 2(1 U. 3. Artillery, Lloutenanfc John JYlcCallovay. ' Battery L, &th U. s. Artillery, Lleten&nt VT> F» iiftuooiph. Battery 1), 2d U, S, Artillery, Captain E, B. WtHißtrn. 6tb New York Independent Battery, Lieutenant j. W. Wilson. Battery M, 2d U. S. Artillery, Lieutenant O. A. Woodruff. Batteries 0 and E, 4th U. S. Artillery, Captain M. P. Miller. Provost Marshal G-enesal’s Brigade—Brevet Brigadier General g. N. jVSaoy, Provo3t Ittardiial o*y oral command lug. 2d Frnna. Cavalry, CidOlWl Sanders. Ift Blass. Cavalry, BAnjor Tewksbury. 3d TJ. S Itfantry, Major Archer. 10th U. S. Infantry, Captain Hall. BKiGAiut—Brigadier General H. W* Bonham commanding. Battalion of Regular Engineers, Brevet Major Bar wood commanding. 15th New York Engineers, Colonel Br&inard com* znasding. 50th New York Engineers, Brevet Colonel Spaul ding commanding. mikth: corps. Major General John G. Parke commanding. General Staff. FiJiBT Division —Brovnt Major General O. B. Wil cox commanding. Fikst Bbigade—Colonel Samuel Harrlmani com mandtßg. 38th. Wisconsin Vole., Colonel James BlotUff, 27#li Michigan Volf., Colonel Charles Watte. 17th Michigan Vols., Lieut. Colonel F, W. Swllt. 27fh Wisconsin Yds., Lieut. Colonel John Green. 109th New York Vols., Captain Z. G. Gordon, Tyib New York Vols., Major A. L. Baird. Second Bbigaije— Brevet Colonel Ralph Ely, com manding. Ist S. S. and 2d Michigan Y 013., Lieut. Colonel A. W. Nichols. 46*h S. S. New York Vet. Vols., Llent. Colonel Adolph Becker. 50'h 8. S.Fenna. Vet. Vols., Lieut. Colonel W* B. Kefard. 20th S. S. Michigan Vols., Lieut. Colonel C. A. Lowrsheiry. 60? U S. S. Ohio Tots,, Lieut. Col. M. P. Avery. Third Brigade— Brevet Brigadier General N. B. McLaughlin commanding. 3d Maryland Battalion Vols., Brevet 001. G. P. Robinson. 14th Now York Heavy Artillery, 001. E. G. Mar shall. 57 ti Mass. Vols., Lieut. Col. J. M. Tucker, 59tu Mass. Vols., Capt. Frederick Cochrane* lcoth ferca. V 013., o«n» a. j. M»xweii. Second Oivtsion. Brigadier General S. G. Griffin commanding. First Bsigads— Colonel Sumner Carruth com- znanding. mb N. J. Vols., 001. A. O. Wildrick. 48th Per.ua. Vols., 001. J. F. Brannon* 7t* 12.1. Vols., Brevet Col. P. Daniels. 45th Perm*. V« ls.» Brovet Col. T, Gregg. 68»b Mass. Vols.j Lieut. 001. J. O. W tie ton. Vola., Lieut. 001. T. L. Barker. ?6tb"Mass. Vols., Lieut 001. John W. Hudson. 51st N. Y. Vola., Col. H, G. Wright. Second Briqads—Colonel, Herbert B. Titus Com- manding. Ilth N. H. Vols., CoS. Walter Harr (man. 66th Mass. Vols., Col. S. M. Weld, Jr. 17flt.li N. Y. Vola*, Col. Wm. M. Gregg. r 17th Vermont Vols., Col. T, V. Randall. 3lst Maine Vols., 001. Daniel White. 186th N. Y. Vols., Lt. Col. E. C. Marsh, so ivra. Vols., Lt. Col. B. F. Taylor. <Kh N. IJ. Vols., Lt. Col. P. P. Bixby. sth N. H. Vole., Major George H. Chandler. Third PlTlslooi Brevet Brigadier General John G. Our tin Com manding. First Biugadb—Colonel A. B* HoCalmenfc Com- 51st Penna. Vols., Col. Wm. J. Bolton* 208th Penna. Vola., Lt. Col. M. T. Heiotzietnan. 209th Penna. Volunteers, 001. T. B. Kaufman. 2(oth Perea. Volunteers, Major Jacob Rohm* Second Bbigadb—Ool. J. A. mathews oom- mandlng, 207th Penna. Voluntoers, Col. R. O. Cox. 2llth Penna. Volunteers, Tileut. Col. Coulter. 209th Penna. Volunteers, Lieut. Col. W.F. Walter. PlVlghl'S Division, 19ih Army Corps* ‘ Brig. Gen. wm. Dwight commanding. Fibbt isbigadk— Brig. Gen. G. 8, Beal com manding. 15th Maine Volunteers, Col, Isaac Dyer. 114th New York Volunteers, 001, S. K. P. Lee. 29th Maine Volunteers, 001. George E. Nyo. 30th Mate. Volunteers, Lie at. Col. N. Sixardman. Ist Maine Battalion, Captain O. S. Brown. Esookd Bkigadh—Brevet Brig, Gen, E. P. Davis commanding. 353 d N. Y. Vols., Lieut. Co), G, A. MoLougUln, Bth Vermont Vola > Col. .T. B. Mead. I2ih Connecticut Vote., Horn G-, W. Lowl3. SfitJa. Massachusetts Vols., Lieut. Colonel W. H, Ci^vmaD. 47th toon. Yols.< Co!. J. P. S. Gobln. Third BmoAidi—-Brig. Gen. J. D. Fessenden com mand! eg. 173 d New York Vote,. Col. L.-M, Peak. 160 bk New York Vols., Cel. U. C. Dwight. 162 d New Yoik Vols., Col. J, W. Blanchard. 133 d New York Vols.. Uol. L D. Carrie, 30ili Maine Vols., Col. J, H. Hubbard. A»xii.M£iiT Brigade—-Brevet Brig, General J* C. Tldball commanding. 34th N. Y. Battery, Brevet Maj. J. Roemer. 7ih Maine Battery, Captain A B TwlchelL 19th N. Y. Battery, (Japt. E. W. Rogers. Battery I), Pa. Heavy Art, Capt. S. H. Rhoads, llth Mass. Battery, Capt. E. J. Jones. 27tli N. Y. Battery, Capt. J. B. Eaton. Flf i'H CORPS. Brevet MajorGenerai Charles Griffin commanding. General Staff. First division. Brigadier General J. H. Cbambfrlaln commanding. FmST BaiGADM—Brevet Brigadier General A* L. Pearson commanding. 198th Penna. Vols,, Capt. John Stanton. 385th N. Y. vols., Col. G. Sniper. Second Brigadb— Brevet Brigadier General E. M. Gregory oommandlngi 189th N, Y. Vols., Col. A, L. Burr. 187th N. Y. Vols., Lieut. Col. D. Myers. 188th N, Y. Vote, Col, J. McMahon. Thibd Brigade—Colonel j. Cushing Edmonds commanding. 22d Maas. Vols., Lieut. 001. J. A, Cunningham. 20th Maine Vols., Bvt, Major A. W. Clark. 91at Penn. Vols , Lieut. Colonel O. G. Sellers. Ist Maine S. S., Capt George R. Abbott. 16th Mich. Vols., Colonel B. F. Partridge. 165th Penn. Vols., Major J. A. Cline. Ist Mich. Vet. Vols., Lieut. Col, Geo. Hockley, 118th Penn. Tola., Bvt. Major J. B. Wilson* 83d Penn. Vols., Colonel c. P, Rogers. Second Division. Brevet Maj. Gen. R. B. Ayres, commanding. l*iE6t‘ Brigade—Brigadfer General J, Hayes com manding. 114th Fa, Vols., Bn. Brig. Gen. O. H. T. OollU. 6th N. Y. Vols., Lieut. Col. W. F. Brum. 146fJb N, Y. Vols., Col. James Grindiay. 140th N, Y. Vole., Lieut. 001. W. s. Grantsynn. 15th N. Y. H. A., Major Louis ELche. 61st Mass. Vols., Colonel O. F. Walcott. Second Bbigadb—Brevet Brigadier General A, W. Dennison, commanding. Ist Md. Vole., Col D. L Stanton, 4th Md. Vols,, Uol. R. N. Bowerman. 7ih Mo. Vols., Major E. M. Mobley. Bth Md. Vols., Lieut, Col. E F. M. Fashtry. limiD Bbigawc—Brevet Brigadier General James Gwyn, commanding. 390th Penna. Vols., Col. W. R Hart3horne. 2ioih Penna. Vole., Major J. H. Graves. 4ih Del. Vet. Volb., Bvt. Lieut. 001. M, B. Gist. 3d Del. Vet. Vols., Cant. D. D. Joseph. Bth Del. Yet. Vols., Capt, John Richards. 191st Penna. Vols., Co). Jamee Carle. Third Division. Brevet Major Gen. S. W. Crawford, commanding. Fiurt Bhigaok— Brevet Brigadier General H. A Morrow, commanding. 6th WlB. Vet. Vote., Bvt. Lt, Col. D. B. Dally. 7th Wls. Vet. Vote., Lieut, 001. H. Richardson. 91st N. Y. Vote., Liout. Col. W. J. Denslow. Independent battalion Sharpshooters, Capt. Clin ton Perry. Skcokd Bbigadk—Brigadier Goneral Henry Bis ter, commanding. llthPenna. Tols., Bvt. Brig. Gen. R. Ooreller. I*7 rh IS. Y. Tols., Gol. J. P. Spofford. 104th N. Y. Tols., Lieut. Gol. J. E. Strang, loth Maine Tols., Major J. R. Small. 30th Mass. Tols,, Oapt. P. R Kinsley, 107th Penna. Tols., Gol. J. F. MoOoy. Thibd Beioade— Brevt, Brig. Gen. Adrian R. Koct, commanding. 64ih N. Y. YolS., Lieut. Col. S. a. Moffat. 142 d Penna. Tols., Lieut. Gol. H. N. Warren. 95ih N. Y. Tols., Lieut. Col. J. Oreney, 88th Penna, Tols., Lieut. Gol. G. Harney. 121st Penna Tols., Lieut. Col. J. L. Warner. 6<>th Penna. Tols-, Major H. A. Layoook. 117th N. Y. Tola., Col. F., O. Miller. 7* ivjii.LEEv Bbioade —Brevet Brigadier General „ O. S. Walnrlght commanding. Battery B, 4th H. s. Art,, Brevet Captain James etfcwart. Battery H, Ist New York Art., Brevet Major O. K. Minks. Battery B, Ist New York Art., Oapt. R. E. Rogers. Littery I), Ist New York Art., Captain J. B. Haxfetcn. Retteries D and G, sth u. S. Art, First Lteut. .1. B. Kawles. SECOND COBPS. Major General A. A. Humphreys commanding. General Staff. • Headquarters’ Escort, Company F, Ist New Jersey Cavalry, Oapt. John HoDonsaok commanding. First Division. Brevet Brigadier Gen. John Ramsey oommandlng. Tbibd Bbibadb—Brevet Brigadier General O. I). MoDougall oommandlng. 39th N. Y. Tols., Col. A. Font. 52d N. Y. Tols , Lt. 001. H. M. Karpees. 125th N. Y. Vote., Maj. W. H. H. Bralnard. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1865. 111th N. Y. Vols., Lt. 001. L. W Hub It. 12»th N. Y. Vols., Capt. Ira H. Welder. 7th N. Y. Vole., 001. Geo. Von Shaolr. First BaisAfE— 001. John Fraser ootnmandißg. 61st N. Y. Vole,, 00l Ge«. W. -Suot.t. 31»t Pa. Vole., Lt. 001. Wm. WUBOB. 140th-Pa. Vols., Maj. Thos Henry. 26th Mich. Yols., Capt. L. H. Ives. 2rt N. Y. Heavy Artillery, Lt. 001, Geo. Hogg, gj 6.h N. H. Vols., Capt. A. J. Holt. Fourth Hbio&ur —Ool. S. A. Mulholland com* mending. 116th Pa. Vols.. Mai. D. W. Wleffan. 63fl Pa. Vole., Col. Win. M. MJMzer. 1630 Pa. Vola., 001. tt. T. Eardert. 146th Pa. Volf., Moj. Ohas. M. Lynoh. 64ih is. Y. Vols.. I.t Col, Win (M?.nn 148th Fa.. Vols ,I*t. Col. Jas. F. Weaver. Second BRieADB—Ool, Kobfc. Nugent commanding* 69th N. Y. Vole., Lit. Col. Jas. J. Smith. S»8»h Mfits, Vols M Lt. Col Jae. Fleming/ 88th N Y. Vole , Lt. 001, D. F. Barke. 4th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, S. r. Gould.. 63d N. Y. Vote, (.’apt. W. H. Terwelllger. A&TJLLSEY Bkigadb— Brevt. lit. 001. J. G. Ha- zahd commanding. Battery K, 4th V. S. Art., Brevt. Oapt. J. W. Roder. Battery Ji Jtet R. I. AHfllcrjr, Lit. Ja«. E- Chase. Battery R, lstiv. .T. Art., Cap*, a. .T. B. Ciarka. Battery M, l«st N, H. Art., Oapt. G. H. Basin. lo*L Hlass. Battery, Oapt. J, Webb Adams, llik N. Y. Battery, Oapt, O. A. Clark. Second Division* Brevet Major General Francis c. Barlow com manding. Fikbt Brigade—Coionol William A., Olmstoad __ commandlDg. f.Ofb New "York Vols., Liens. 00l J. A.. Jewell. I9!li Mklus Vols., Lioat (Jol. J. W. SnauliJJng. 184th Petna. Vo>b , (Jol. J. H. Stover. 80tn Wiceorsln Vols., Dent. 001. O. E. Warner. 20th Mass. Vola., Lieut. 00l E. Oartls. llj ti Mass. Vols., Lieut. 001. E. Rleo. 7th Michigan Vols., Lieut. 001. <>. w. Lanolat. Ist Mlnoesota Volt., Lieut. 00l W, DOWMe. 162 N. Y. Vols., Mo.iot J. E, OuttlS. Secoh© Beioadb— Colonel J. P. Jlolror ooM' maudlsg. Bth N. Y. Heavy ArtUierr, 001. J B. Baker. 170th N. Y. Voie.. Major Ob&Tles Hagan. 166th V. Y. Voip., lit. Col. John Byroe. 164th N- Y. Volb., Bt. Cel. Wm. DeLicy. 69th N. Y. N.. G-. A., Lt 001. John Oooaan. Thjed Brigade— Col. D. Woodall commanding. 118th N. Y. Vole., Lt. 001. F. E, Pierce. 10th K. Y. Yola., lit. Col G. F. Tiopoer. 09 th Pa. VoIP, Lt. 001. Wm. I);avls. let Del. Vote, lit. Col. J C. Niohola. 4th Ohio Vole.. Lt. 001. Charles C Callahan* 7th West Ya. Vole.* lit. Col. F. W. Baldwin. 12th JS. J. Yola 1 Oa.pt. C. t> Lipplcuott. 14th c*nn. Vols.. Capfc. Frank Morgan. 106th Pa. Vole., Oapt. J. H. Gallagher, Third Division. Brevet Major General G. Mott commanding. Fiest Biuo adr—Brigadier General K. Da Tro brland commanding. Ist Maine H. Art., lit. 001. B. B. Shephard. 26ih Indiana Vo)s, 14. 001. Andrews. 11Mb Penna. Volb., Capt. J. B Fite. 99th Peina. Vote.. 14. Col. Peter Fritz. 40th N, Y. Vols., Tit. C >l. M. HI. Cannon. B6th N. Y. Vols.. Major L. Todd. 73d K, Y. VolB,, Jjti col, at. w. Barns. iwtkK- Y. Vols., Lt. Cal. C. H. Welgaat. Secosd BKi<?Ai>fi--Brlgftdlef General B. R. Pierce commanding. 17th Maine Yols.» Col. O. P. Mattocks. 105th Penna. Vols., Major James Miller* sth Michigan Vols., Lt« Col. D. S Boot* 93d N Y. VoJs., Lieut. Col. H. Gilford. 14lat Penna. Vols., Lieut-col J H Horton, let Mass Heavy Ait., Major M. Shatvell. 67th Pcnna. Vols., Major Samuel Bryan. Teibd Bbjgade—Brevet Brigadier General Iv* McAllister ooroma'rtJn^ 7th N. Y. Vc-le., 001. Francis Price. 120th N- Y. Vols., Lieut. Col A. L. Lockwood, lith Mass. Vols,, Lieut. 001. O. C. Rtvers -BtU N. Y. Vols.,.Lieut. Col. Henry Hertford. 11th If. Y. Vols., Lieut. Col. John Schoonover. By AOHIQIPJId Ol Majsr General Maada: GEon-i/C O Ro<3Gt.E9, Assistant Adjutant General. WASHINGTON. Washington, May 23,1335. rSpfloUl I>espe.tches to The Press. 1 THE NUMBER OP TROOPS IN LINE —THE AC COMMODATIONS FOR SPECTATORS —THE DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGES. Seventy-five ttouaanSlrasn were In ltno to-day, Gsu. Grant and the President were In a pavllltoa erect ed In front of the White House, and decorated with flags, evergreens, and flowers. The names of battle., fitids were also display, d. Upon this stand was the band of the l#th New York Regiment, Stand nnm. her two was on the north side of the avenue, opposite the main pavlliion, and was occupied by the bond of the 11th Veteran Reserve Corps The seats were occupied by the Governors of the disuent States, members oi Congress, Judgssof. the United States. tCfide of departments, and their families. Stand No. 3on tho east Bide of the centre pavilion, and No, i on the west side, were ooeuplod by effioers, member, of the press, wonndedsoldiars and invited guests. Admirals and commodores Of the navy were also assigned seats on those stands- On the east side of stand No. 2 were a number of stands which were erected oy State agencies; a number of these bore mottoes, among which warp: _ Connecticut greets all who bravely fought, and weeps for all who fell. Massachusetts greets the country's defenders. On the north side of the ave nue was a stand for the staff or General Sherman.. The first soldier that passed In review was General Meade. All of the pavilions were appropriately decorated. RECEPTION OP QESESAL SH3BMAW— THB BOHNS AT Washington, May 23.— This morning General Sherman was recognized, while passing the Metre polltan Hotel, and received with much enthusiasm. To-night the places cf amusement are orowded, and many ehnrohes are open. The Oity Hall and other public buildings are lighted up. Tho jets illuminating the former have In the centre the word “Union,” on the right “General tyrant,” and on the left “ General Sherman,” Fireworks are being displayed In all parts of the oity. NARROW ESCAPE OF GENERAL CUSTER. Among tho incidents of the day which deserve special mention Is the following: As the head of the 3d Cavalry Division was turning the cofnor, near the State Department, a noble,fiery steed rode by tho brave Gen. Oustbb was frightened by tho waving of handkerchiefs and the huzzas of the mub tltude, and ran with furious speed nearly half the way to Georgetown, the rider haring lost all con trol of him. In his effort to gain the mastery of his horse the General lost his hat, and also a wreath that had been handed him by a delegation of ladles, and for a time it was feared he would be thrown, and possibly killed. General Cubtbb. however, as Is his custom, gained the mastery, and rode back to his division amidst the wildest acclaim of the multi tude, who, with breathless solicitude, had witnessed the thrilling scene. THE PROGRESS AND RECEPTION OF THE 9th corps, The 9th Corps, consisting of four divisions and an artillery brigade, Major Gen. John G. Parks, commanding, and designated by a badge in the shape of a shield with anchor and oannon crossed attracted muoh attention, particularly the rogt mects oariylng the flags Inscribed with the names of the battles in which they had success fully participated. At different points along the line of march they were greeted with deaf, enlsg cheers, while many of the prominent officers were loaded down with wreathes and be.qiiots of Sowers showered upon them by the ladies. This corps moved aoross the Potomac via the pontoon bridge at the foot of High street, Georgetown, turning off at the circle through K street, and taking the lower road past Arlington House to Columbia pike to Its oamp. The fitfl Corps, Major General Ohablbs Gbif f]k commanding, followed next In. order. The badge of tblß corps consists of a Maltese oross, and was worn either on the hat or left breast of the officers and men. The eorps has seen much hard service, as their tattered flags Indicated, but tho officers nnd men were all in excellent spirits. They presented an appearance unsur passed by that of any of the troops in the line. This corps was also greeted at different points with cheers by the spectators, especially when passing the different hotels, and follow**! the .Engi neers 1 Brigade to the camp. * The 2d Corps, Major General Huhthbibs, has a diamond-shaped badge, and bronght up the rear of the column. Its campaigns have been characterized by some cf the most brilliant actions of the war, and its officers have famished many of our most distinguished generals. This corps followed tho 9:b to camp, via the Arlington road. [By the Associated Frees j TBB NCMBBB OF TBOOFB—OVATION TO QBNBBAI GRANT—GBNBBAL INCIDENTS. Evening.—The general Ideals that the number of treope comprising the Army of the Potomac, re viewed to-day, was abont seventy-five thousand. No colored soldiers were in the procession. From the portico of the Treasury Department to-day the flag of the Treasury Guard Regiment was displayed, the lower portion tattered and tom, not by battle, but by the spnjof Booth, tho aßsaseln, ashe jumped from the brx at Ford’s Theatre te the stage, on the night of the assassination. A placard appended stated this fact, and attracted much attention. Lieutenant General-Grant, accompanied by an orderly only, rode on Pennsylvania avenue this eve ning. Crowds of persons on the sidewalks cheered him. He lifted bis hat in reply to the compliment. Thousands or strangers left the olty after the re view to-day, but tbelr places have been supplied by st leaEt an equal number to witness that ol Sher man's army, whloh Is to take place to-morrow, <Jn the stands provided for the purpose wore George Bancroft and the following-named Go vernors or States: Orapon, Buckingham, Andrew- Fenton, Fairchilds, Bradford, Curtin, and Smith; Senators Wade, Sherman, Wilson, Johnson, Chandler, Hauls, Henderson, Dixon, Foster, Mor gan, Conness, Dane, of Kansas; and Bepresenta tlves Schonok, Hooper, Marston, Bynoh, Hays, Bolter, Kelley, Jenckes, Doan, and ex-Speaker Crow. There wore at least thirty naval officers bearing tie highest rank, and as many army offi! cub, including Generals Hancook, Wiloox, dad. walader, Hltehcoek, Newton, and Bawllngs, and ss the corps and divisions passed In review of the President and Lieut. General Grant, their com manders severally left the column and took seats on the platrorm. Judges ol Courts, the chiefs of ike Government buroaus, and other public officers, were similarly accommodated. THE hr VIKW TO-DAY. Orelex from General Sherman. CSpestal Despatch to The Press 1 Washington, May 23,—The following order has been Issued by General Sherman. It may, how ever, be modified: Headquarters Military Div. ox Mississippi, In th« Field, Alexandria, May 20,1835. SPECIAL XIKLD ORDERS HO. 21. Ist. To make the review ordersd for this army iu the city ef Washington on Wednesday, May 24th, tie two wings, without knapsacks and with two Gays’ eooked rations In havereaok3, will, daring Tuesday, close well upon the Dong Bridge, the right in advance. On Wednesday, at the break of day, the troops will move oat of bivouac by the right flank, and march until the head dr the column Is doped up to the Capitol grounds, and then mass as close as possible east of the canal, ready to march according to special orders No. 219, Adjutant General’s office, May 18, by close columns of companies, right in front guide left by the route prescribed. When the companies fall below fifteen files the battalions will form cclum by divisions, at 9 o’clock A. M precisely. A single gun will be fired by the lead, log battery, when the head of the column will be marched around the Capitol down Pennsylvania avenue, and pass the revie wing stand In front of the President’s House; thence to the new camps, ot t,o a bivouac, according to the pleasure of the army commanders. All colors will be uofutled from the Opltol to a point beyond the President’s reviewing stand. The General-In-Chief will ride at the head of the column, and tabo a post near the reviewing r . Sice. The commanders of each arir.y corps and division, attended by one staff officer, will dismount after passing the General-in*Okief, and join him whilst bis army corps or division is passing, when he will remount and join his command. Officers commanding regiments and above, will present swords on passing the reviewing officers, but company officers will wake no salutes. Brigade .bands, of consolidated field music, will turn out and play as their brigade passes the reviewing officer, but will be careful to cease playtngintime for the sudofcding band to bo hoard. Onotband por divi sion may play during the march. from the Capitol to the Treasury Building. The colors of each bat taiton will salat© by drooping in passing the reviewing officer, and the field music make three ruffles without Interrupting the “March” of the band. Should Intervals occur lu the columas care will be taken that division commanders pass the reviewing stand compactly, and if the passing of the bridge draws out the columns, the march will be continued with as little interruption as pos sible at full distances. Army commanders will make all arrangements as to guides, &o. 2d. Army commanders may at once seleot new camps east of the Potomao* the right Swing above Washington, and the left wing below, and make the arrangements with the Q-uartermaster’s De partment to colleofc fuel, forage, &c. la advance at their new camps, and may march there direct from the review by routes that will not interrupt the pro gress of the columns behind. The wagon trains, with camp equipage and knaps&oks, can follow the dsy after the review. By order of Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman. L. M. Dayton, Major and Ats’t AOjt. General. . Sam'l Ij. Taggast, Assistant Adjutant General. THE END OF THE WAR. Jeff Davis and bis Companions Trans ferred to and Imprisoned in Fortress Monroe. MRS. DAVIS MD FAMILY SENT SOUTH. Surrender of the Capital of Florida and St. Mark's City. Foetbbss Monbok, May 22.—At 1 o'clock this afternoon the steamer Silas O. fierce lert the Balti more wharf at this place, with Brevet Major Gen. Miles, accompanied by other officers of prominence, acd proceeded Immediately to the steamer Wm, p. Clyde, laying at anchor in the stream, with Jeffer son Davis and the remainder of the rebel party on board. An honr, perhaps sufficient to give the de parting rebels time to take a long farewell of friends and dear ones, was awarded to them, v The harbor, which usually Is crowded with ail kinds and classes of vessels, to- dzy looked almost deserted, gcaicely a dozen sail of vessels could be counted, and even they seemed dull and listless. Colonel Kobertß, commander of the Fortress, In order to COBdUOt the transferment as unostenta tiously as possible, very early In the morning sta tioned guards' in the Immediate vlolutty of the eseemates,whereltf are the cells Intended forth, incarceration of the prisoners, and also along the various paths and routes they would be obliged to traverse while cn route to the Fortress. In a few moments after the fierce reached tha wharf the prisoners began to land. Such were the arrangements strictly enforced by the military au thorities that no person was allowed to approach ibe wharf where the prisoners landed exoept at a distance of over five hundred yards. As the prison ers marched up the wharf, preceded by a guard of (heir captors of the 4th Michigan Cavalry, tha talb spare form of Jeff Davis, dressed In gray olothe3. and wearing a light felt hat, could be easily dis cerned. As soon as the prisoners ware all ashore ihoy were marched up along the beach to the sally port Of the water battery lathe rear of tha Fortress, aid thence to the cells In the second tier of case, mates. Clement C. Olay accompanied Jeffsrson Davis inside the Fortress, and, also, it Is supposed, ths larger portion of his personal staff. Mrs. Davis, and her four ohildren, her brother and sister, and the wife cf clement C. Clay, remain on board tha steamer Clyde, and It Is thought will be sent South this evening, as orders have been Issued by the War Department, prohibiting them from going North. The parting between Jeff Davis and his family Is described to have been of an extremely affecting nature, during which the feelings of the once ambi tions and desperate rebel leader were completely overcome. Stringent orders, respecting visiting the fortress, have been Issued, and all civilians are prohibited from entering It unless duly provided with a pass from Major General Halleok. BUBBBNDBB OP THU CAPITA!. OP BLOBIOA AND ST- MARK’S CITY. Washington, May 23.—Official Intelligence ha been received of the surrender of St. Mark’s and Tallahassee, Florida, to our forces, and also of the rebel steamer Spray. IMPORTANT LETTER FROM JOE JOHNSTON. Why he Surrendered his Army to General Sherman. Its Condi&on before the Surrender Mise rably Weak, and its Prospects Full of Gloom. [From the Charlotte (N, C.} Democrat. May 19,3 We lay before our readers the following letter from Gen. Joseph hi. Johnston, stating tbs causes which induced him to make terms of surrender with Gen. Sherman. We Johnston’s eon. duot, and his refusal to continue the war after all hope of success was vain, Is generally approved; but If any one has a doubt on this point, the reasons set forth by Gen, Johnston will clearly show that he acted correctly and wisely: ■ Ohablottb, N. 0., May 6,1885. Having made a oonventlon with Major General Sherman to terminate hostilities in North and Sontli Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, It setms to me pro per to put before the people of those States the oon oltioogif military affairs which rendered that mea sure absolutely necessary. On the 28th of April, the day of the oonveu tlon, by the returns of three lieutenant gene rals of the-. Army or Tennessee (that under my command), the number of Infantry and artillery present and absent was 70,310—the total pre sent 18,578—the effeoave total, or fighting foroe, 14,178. On the 7th oi April, the date of the last re tain 1 oan find, the effective total of the oavalry was 6,440. But between the 7th and 26th of April It was greatly reduoed by events in Virginia and ap prehensions or surrender. In South Carolina we had Young’s division of oavalry. less than one thou sand, besides reserves and state troops—together muoh inferior to the Federal foroe in that State. In Florida wo were as weak. In Georgia our Inadequate force had been captured at Macon. In Btout. Gon. Taylor’s department there were no means ef op posing the formidable army under Geueral Oanby, which had taken Mobile, nor the oavalry under General Wilson, which had oapturod every other place of Importance west of Augusta. The latter Pad been stopped at Maoon by the armistice, as we bad been at Greensuoro, but Its dlstanoe from Au gusta being less than half of ours, that place was m Its power. To carry on the war, therefore, we bad to depend on the Army of the Tennessee alone. The Unit.a Staves could have brought against It twelve or fifteen times Its number IS the armies or Generals Grant, Sherman, and Candy. With such odds against us, without the means of procuring ammunition or repairing arms, without money or ■ credit to provide food, ft was impossible to continue the war except ns robbers. The consequence ot pro longing the struggle would only have been the de btiuetlcn or dispersion of our bravest men, and great Buffering of women and children, by the deso lation and rnln inevitable from the marching of two hundred thorn and men throngh the oountry. Having failed m an attempt to obtain terms giving security to citizens as well as soldiers, I had to choose between wantonly bringing tne evils of war upon those I had been ehosen to defend, and averting those calamities with the confession that hopes were dead, which, every thinking Southern -man had already lest. I therefore stipulated with General Sherman for the security of the brave and true men committed to me on terms which also terminated hostilities in all the oountry over whloh my command extended, and announced it to your Governors by telßgraph as allows: “The disaster In Virginia; the capture by the enemy of all our workshops for the preparation of ammunition and repairing of arms, the impassi bility ol recruiting our little army, opposed to more than ten times its number, or of supplying It except by robbing our own citizens, destroyed all hope of successful war. I have therefore made a military oonventlon with Major General Sherman io. terminate hostilities In North and South Caro lina, Georgia, and Florida. I made this conven tion to spare the blood or this gallant little army, to prevent further suffering of our people by the devastation and ruin Inevitable from tho marches ofinvadlng armies, and to avoid the crime of waging a hopeless war.” J. E Johnston. Thb Great Boston Musical Festival —The grand Musical Festival of the Handel and Haydn Society, of Boston, eommenoed yesterday with con siderable cclal. In the evening there were no less than seven hundred performers, all of whom were on the stage at one time. Mrs. Van Zandt, the daughter ot Signor Blitz, of Philadelphia, sang In the ’• Oratorio of the Onatlon,” with Miss Bralnerd and ethtf soloists, to a crowded house. THE ASSASSINS. THE EVIDENCE FOR THE PROSE CUTION CLOSED. Adjournment of the Court until Thursday. Washington, May 23.—The oourt met at IPX o’cloek this morning. Mr, Aiken said that, as the Government found It Inconvenient to close Its testimony at thlH time to shew that a ccnsplracy did exist, bat not with spe cial reference to the prisoners at the bar, he would to-morrow be ready to go on with the defence, as he was not disposed to waste the valuable time of the court. Col. Burnott, the Judge Advocate, remarked that four or five witnesses were yet to be examined with reference to tbe accused. Some of them were In Baltimore, and others In this city, but the latter had not been able to orcss the line of the mUltary review to reach this place. The testimony taken yesterday was then read. Mr. Swing made a request, which was granted, to have his former statement amended, so It might appear that he had asked that all the testimony against the accused be Introduced before the com mencement of the examination of the witnesses for the defence; the eounsel for the defence, however, having no objection, that testimony as to a general conspiracy might be hereafter Introduced by the Government. Judge Advocate General Holt briefly stated the difficulty of procuring tbe attendance of witnesses at this tint, and, slier a brief consultation, the court adjourned till Thursday. VIRGINIA. Reorganization of the State—Feeling of the People of Augusta county —“ State Rights” still Talked Of—County Com missioners Appointed by Governor Pier pout—Sending Home the Dead, We have received the Richmond Whig of Monday, enlarged and In a sew dress, quite In contrast to Its appearance under Confederate [management. We extract the fallowing: Mbbtikg in Augusta County— Boyar Ssn cma»T.—A large meeting of the people or Augus ta county was held at the Court House on the Sell instant—Hon. A. H. H. Stuart presiding. On taking the chair Mr Stuart addressed the meeting. He said that in conseqnonca of the surrender of Generals Lee and Johnston, the vlrtnal abdication of ths Confederate Government, and a suspension ol the functions of the authorities of the State, the people cf Augusta were deprived of the beneflt of any regular government, either civil or military. Re did not approve of the suggestion to await the development of events. He thought they should endeavor, as far as they could, to give shape and direotion to their own destiny, and said; The restoration of peace will bring up for discus sion and decision many novel and complicated questions.' The experience and the precedents de rived from the history of other nations will furnish very insufficient guides, in their solution, because the history of the world* affords no oaße that Is pa rallel to ours. In other countries the relation of the citizen or subject to his Government Is simple and direct. He owes allegiance to but one Government. Under our complex system every citizen owes alle giance to two Governments. Before the war, every cluz.n owed allegiance to his State, as well as to the United States. He was bound to defend both. It was thusadoubleor divided allegiance, with the line of demarcation not very distinctly deflhed. When, therefore, a conflict occurred, It was not always easy to determine the path of duty, or to pursue it, |for what was obedience to the one, might be treason against the other. The war having ter minated, the Confederate Government having po tentially ceased to exist, we are released from «U claim of allegiance to It, and remitted to our rights as citizens of Virginia. What may be the extent of those rights, or how far any individual may have forfeited bis rights, may be a question to be deter mined hereafter, In the mode prescribed by the Constitution of the United States. On thing, how ever, we may safely assume. A State, In Its politi cal capacity, cannot commit treason. A State, aB a political community, cannot Incur forfeiture. Trea son can only be committed by individuals, and the penalties oan be inflicted on individuals only. How lar a State can throw the mglß of her protection over her citizens who acted under her authority, will have to be settled hereafter. Resolutions were then adopted believing that all war wes at an end, proposing a State Convention to alter the State Government to conform to the Constitution and laws of tbe United States, asking the co-operation of other eountles, and appointing a committee to go to Richmond to ask permission from the military authorities to hold such a Conven tion. This committee, the Whig says, has arrived In Richmond, but any action under tbe resoluttou by Which they were appointed ia ol course Impractica ble since the recognition, by President Johnson, of the .restored government Of Virginia, of wnioh Go vernor Pierpont Is the Chief Magistrate. Reorganization on thh Statb.—Gov. Pler pent has appointed commissioners to reorganize Frederick, Rockingham, Clark, Loudoun, Statfird, Prince William, Fauqutor, and Shenandoah coun ties under the restored government of Virginia, as provided by the act of the Convention, passed 4th ol April, 1804. Oarryikb;HombtbbDiiad.— Those omlr.oui, long pine boxes, that betoken the dead remains of those who went to the war, now dead and long lost, crowd the office of Adams’ Express Company. They are, lor the most part, the remains only, taken Rom Oakwood Cemetery and other_places where the Federaldead have been burled. They erenow being disinterred in great nnmbors. We may announce that a Burgeon’s certificate, certifying that a body Is properly disinfected and packed, is necessary to the transportation of remains. PrcposiHon Hester In Officers who Have Attained Higher Grades for Me- ritorious Services. Indianapolis, May 23.- Governor Morton has suggested to the Secretary of War the propriety of Issuing an order directing that all field, staff, anj line officers, now in the service, or about to be mus tered out with their commands, who have been pro moted and commissioned to higher grades In thtlr respective regiments or companies, but who have not been mustered Into the said grades, by reason of their commands being below the medium strength, be ao mustered In at the date of their muster out. It is claimed that the officers assumed the respon sibilities and discharged the duties connected with the position to which they hove been eommtsslonad for meritorious service, and that while the master in, as proposed, would not Increase their pay In any effect, the Government would be paying a valued compliment In this mark of their appreciation of their faithful services In saving and restoring the Union. The 00-operatlon of the Governors of other States has been invited to secure the Issuance of an order granting the terms mentioned. Destrncllve Fire at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, May 23.— The extensive establish ment of Kingan & 00., of this city, the largest pork-, packing factory In the Weßt, was destroyed by fire last night. The loss amounted to *300,000, on which there Is an insurance of about *BOO,OOO, principally in the Hartford Insurance Company, the Washing, ton, Arctic, Atlantic, and Home Insurance Com panies, of New York, and the Home Insurance Company of Indianapolis. Tbe fire is supposed to have been the work of an Incendiary. Arrivals at Fortress Monroe. Fobtbesb Monbob, May 22 —The steamer Mon terey arrived here yesterday, from Mobile, Ala,, with a full cargo of cotton on the Government ac count. The steamer Doris arrived here last even ing, from Hilton Head, 6.0., with two hundred pa roled rebel prisoners, en route to Richmond and the North. Release of Rebel Prisoners. Cincinnati, May 23.— Four hundred rebel pri soners at Indianapolis were released yesterday, af ter taking the oath of allegiance. Four hundred more will be discharged to-day. HSW YOBK CISI. IfBW YOBS, M»y 23, NAVAL ZTBWB FROM FLORIDA. The gunboat Rhode Island, from Pensacola and Mobile Point on the 16th, has arrived here. The United States ships R. It. Onyler, Fort Jaok son, Potomao, and Kanawha were at Pensacola, and the Osslpee and Itaska, and- the Iron-clad Klokapoo, at Mobile Point. A portion of the offleers of the Rhode Island were transferred to the West Gulf Squadron. TBB CATTLB KWKBT, At the cattle market to-dajr beef closed quiet at 12@18e rl pound. Tlie receipts of the week amount* ed to 3.700 pounds. Veal sold at 6@Uo. The quo tations for Sheep were lower, closing at 4@9e. The receipts amounted to 14,000 head, bwlne closed at a decline, with receipts of 14,000. The quotations were B*,{@oo. THE STOCK BXOHANGB. SECOHD BOARD. 100 Brie B 72ft COO do.—*72ft )00 d0....** 72ft 100 do *.**b3o 7Jft 100 a* —ui n% *OO Hudson 09 lfiOO Reading B.***.~* 09 400 do« *...810 91ft 200 do *.*..030 92 300 PF W& 9VA 100 MS A B IS 69ft 500 do.*.* *— mu 700 do—o9ft ?OCK BOABO. SOOCOITBftj’gI r.IOSX 16COO U 8 6* *-30a e ItttM Si:roo do itß.imj 1000 Tr B 7 3101st ser, mi IUOUSfe 110.... H mi 300(00 &H Ger«~~* •• % 1(0 Camb Goal pref-.. 87% 2CO Cl * Fitts K 62% 200 do 62% sOJlCeftß ...90 m do.. 90% sno d0.....~..—. 160 d 0... bsodi E7BSWIG ST) vngo, this arenlngi gold twenties 108%; New York Hudson River 99%; Read them 69%; Pittsburg 63; 95% j Northwestern 26%; ; Wayne 93%; Canton Uo. At G-allapher’B Exohai closed at 182%: old five t Central 91 % ; Erie 73% ;'T log 93}£; Michigan SSont CMobro & Booh Island ditto preferred 67; Fort 36%; Cumberland 37%. Oold, alter oall, was qu< at 182%. loted at 132#, and olosed PEBSONAD. —General Sheridan arrived In New York yester. day morning, en route for Texas. He was called upon at tho Fifth-avenue Hotel by a committee of Councils, who tendered him the hospitalities of the city. —A statement has been widely circulated to the effect that the father Of Jeff Bavls was an obscure horse-trader; that Jeff was an illegitimate son, he. A correspondent of the Petersburg Expreat, of last Friday, signing himself “A Mlsslsslpplan,” con tradicts this statement, saying: “ Jefferson Davis’ father and mother never had the slightest susplolen oast upon them during a long Hie, and the oharge of lUegltlmaoy Is unfound ed. His father was not a horse-trader, neither wbb his name ‘James.’ He never lived in Warren county, Mississippi, but on his removal from Ken tucky, settled in Woodvllle, Wilkinson county, where his onlg daughter now resides. Jeff Da via did not settle In Warren oonnty until after the death of his first wife, when he bonght a plantation and settled near his eldest brother. Joseph E, Davis, who lived about twenty miles below Vicksburg, at a well-known stopping-place for steamboats, called • Hurricane Handing.’ Jeff Davis’ plaee was known as ‘Brlerfleld.’” The rumor that Kirby Smith has been assassl nateddoes not meet with general belief, as it Is as. eerted that Eeosten papew ef later dates nake jw FOUR CENTS. cent lon of such «a event. Ifhe is dead the depart ment comes under tbe command of “Beau” Mo* grader, tbe “ hero ,f of the Peninsula, What he is besides, a contemporary‘shows: “Magruder has a reputation for ‘pluck,’ and dash—as long as he can control % whiskey barrel-- but, deprived of the ardent, they do say he la not much of a shower. If this be so, then perhaps the easiest way to bring him to terms is to smash hi* whisky bottle. When that falls (they who know him beet say) Megruder will fall toe.” THB CITY. TWO DESERTERS SENTENCED TO RE S7EOT. Two deserters have been sentenced to be shot to death within three weeks from the present time at Port Mifflin. The following will give a correct idea ol how business is transacted by courts martial; GBNBBAL OKDItBS WO, 69. Hbadquabtbbs Department of Penn a., ppHiLADBLTHiA, Fa., May 10, 1805. I, Proceedings of a general court martial, wuloh convened at Harrisburg, Pa., March 29, 1965, pur* so»nt to ypeoial Orders No. 63, dated March 17, 1865, and No. 65, dated March 29, 1865. Headquar ters Department of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., ana of which Lieut, Col. Peter Fritz, Jr, 99th RepimettPa. Vcls., is president, was arraigned and tried; Edword Rathoon, drafted man, Fourteenth dig. trlot, Pennsylvania, on the followißg charge and specification; Charge —Desertion. Specification.—ln this, that he, the said Edward Ratbton, was, on the mh day of August, 1833, drafted into the military service of the United States from the Twenty-fourth eub district, Fourteenth, dis trict of Pennsylvania, for three years aooordtogio cue form ol law; was duly notified to report on the 220 day of Avgust, 1663; reported and received far lough to pay bis commutation, and deserted ; was arrested on the 7th day of May, 1864, confined in Camp CurtlQ, and deserted; was again arrested October. 1664, and escaped from constable from car window; was arrested again March 21, 1665, ex amined by the Board of Enrolment, found fit for duty, and bold to service. To which charge and specification the acoossd, Edward Ratboon, drafted man, pleaded as follows; To the specification, guilty, except tbe words “ de serted, was again arrested October, 1864, escaped from constable from car window, was arrested again March 2d, 1865,” which occur after the words ** Camp Curtin.” To the charge, guilty, Fftic’ttfg'.—The court, after mature deliberation on the evidence adduced, hods the accused, Edward Ratboon, drafted man, from the Fourteenth district, Pennsylvania, as follows: Ortho specification, guilty. Of the charge, guilty. Stfitencc.—Aud the court dees therefore sentenoe him, tbe said Edward Ratboon, draited man, of the Twenty.fourth sub. district. Fourteenth dlstrlot of Pennsylvania, to be shot to death with musketry at r>uch time and place as the Commanding General may direct. Two-thirds of the members of the court concur ring therein. 11. Tbe proceedings of the general court martial in the foregoing ORPe, having been submitted to tbe Major General Commanding, the following are the aiders thereon; Tbe proceedings, findings, and sentenoe in the foregoing cpbo of Edward Rathoon, drafted man, from the Fourteenth dlstrlot, Pennsylvania, are ap proved. He will be shot to detfth with musketry at Fort Mifflin, Pa., between the hours of 10 A. M. and .4 P. M., on Friday, tbe 9th day of June, 1665. The commanding officer of Fort Mifflin, Pa., la oharged with the execution ol this Ofd#y, By eomm&fcd cf Major General Cadwaiodtt. John S. Sohtjltzb, Asst. Adj. Gad. Official: Albhbt M. Harps*, Capt. and Asst. Adj, Gen. In addition to the above Private Samuel Loot, alias James White, 45th Regiment P. V., having been duly enlisted into tbe service of the UuUed States bb a substitute, and assigned to the 45th Regiment .aforesaid, did abseot himself from cue same on or about February 1,1866, and remained so absent until apprehended at Camp IJadwalader, Philadelphia, Pa., oa or about March 3, 1865. The court finds the accused guilty, and sentences him td be shot to death with musketry at Fore Mif flin, Pa., between the hours of 10 o’olook A. M. and 4 p. M., on the 16th day of June. ARCH-STREET m. E. CHURCH (CHAPEL.) This beautiful structure, at the S. E. corner of Broad and Arch etreets, Is nearly completed, and will be dedicated In June The chapel embraooß a space of thirty-eight by seventy-five feet dimen sions, and cost the sum of #27,000. Nobody can pass it without admiring its exquisite beauty. The ground floor of the building contalos six apart ments, devoted to the purposes of class-rooms and infant Sunday schools. The entire floor above Is one handsome room, to be need a*,a leoturc-room and for Sabbath school purposes. It fronts upon Broad street, and the main window Is twenty-five feet long b> twelve wide. To Mr. Sloan, one of the best architects or our chy, u solely and alone due the credit for the con struction of the chapel, There was never an order given for brown stone. it appears that some of our contemporaries were wrongly informed, and a few errors have occurred Jr writing a history of this enterprise. An extract from tbe first record of the ohuroa, for tbe year cud* tog March 22,2863, permanently fixes the names of tbe men who commenced and carried'oa this worn the first throe years. The Arch-strect Methodist Episcopal Oburoh wia organized in March, 1862, with toe view to the cresifon cf a church edifice lu the vicinity of Broad nr.o Aren * treats, where a Methodist Church has been needed for a long time. The enterprise hxs been under contcmplilloa by some of the leading Methodists of the city for a utun* ber of years, and was at lass commenced from a etc cere conviction that the interest of the church would tot admit of any further delay. Accordingly, In the month of February, Dr. Hodg son, Presiding Elder of the South Philadelphia Dis trict, appointed, on application, James H. Bryson. Joseph Cox. George Cookman, O. W. Higgins, and James P. White, trustees of the new churoh. A hall was immediately rented at the N. E corner of Broad and Arch streets, and fitted up for the tem porary use cf the congregation. In the same month a circular was issued commending the movement to the sympathies of the Methodist public, and a com mittee was appointed to apply to the Philadelphia Conference, at Its approaching session, for a pastor. The Rev. Aaron Rlttenhouse was tho first pastor appointed by Bishop Morris to take charge oi the society, under whose pastoral care, the first two years, the society grew anc prospered. He re mained with the people the Conference torn of two yenrs. According to the discipline of the Church, the so ciety wee obliged to change. The Rev. Robert J. Carson was then appointed by Rev. Bishop Ames and the council to take charge of the society for one year. At the end or his term in March, and at the meeting of Conference, a committee was appointed to wait upon Bishop Clark and the elder, and peti tion for a new pastor. They selected the Rev. James McClelland, who came to the Conference a compa rative stranger, but a highly accredited divine for eloquence and practical worth, both as a preacher and a man, and was cordially received by the con gregation, and has fully entered upon his work lot the Conference term. EPISCOPAL CONVENTION. VIRST DAY. The Annual Convention oitnVp, e. church com menced yesterday afternoon, at five o'clock, In St. Andrew’s Churoh, Eighth street, above Spruce, The attendance of delegatee was quite large. There were a number of spectators present In the gal leries. The Convention was called to order by As sistant Bishop Stevens. The Hat of delegates was called by Bev. John A. Childs, sere tar y pro tern. An elcotton of secretary and assistant secretary resulted In the choice of John A. Childs ror Che office of secretary, and Prof. James C. Booth as assistant seoretary. The secretary announced that the unfinlehedhuslness of the last session related to organizing the services of Christian women, the salaries of clergy, the meetings of Convention, the extending sessions of Convention, tho.best mode of working a parish. The Chair announced the following committees: Committee on Charters—Bev. Dr. Suddards,Bov. B W. Morris, Bev. Dr. tilera, Messrs. Golden and Lamberton, and Dr. Ashton. Commutes on Claims of Clergy—Bev. Dr. Deeds, Bev. Mr. Miles, Bov. Mr. Bylsbee. Committee on claim s of Baity— Horace Btnnoy, Tr., Thos. Robins, John H Shoenberger. A oummuhloatlon was received from the Untan Lague inviting the members of the Convention to visit their house on Broad street. Bev. Dr. Morton, ohairman of the standing com mittee, stated that tho oominlttee had reported on the charters of two parishes, St. John’s, ef Frank lin and St. John’s, or Carlisle. ty. M. Wharton, Esq , moved that the report be referred to the Committee on Charters. Agreed to. Bev. Dr. Hare moved that a committee be ap pointed to devise some plan whereby the Conven tion may not meet during the observance of the Ascension. Agreed to, and the chair appointed Bev. Drs. Hare, Dooaohet, and Spaokman. The following gentlemen were nominated as dele gates to the General Triennial Convention, which win meet in this olty In October next: Drs. Howe, Leeds, Goodwin, Morton, Page, Mombert, and Messrs. Hon, John M. Cunningham, Herman Cope, Wm. Weißh, F. R. Bruno, Professor Ooppee, and Horace Blnney, Jr. The eleotlon was postponed until to-day. Four clergymen and four laymen are to be elected. Prof. Ooppee ashed permission to present a series of resolutions relative to the aseaislnatlon of Pre sident Lincoln. Leave was granted, and he ottered the following: Whereas, Xt Is both the duty and desire of this Convention to place upon Us journal the sad reoord of the- assassination of the late President of the United States on the 14th of April, 1865, and to give public expression to the sentiment or its profound sorrow, therefore Resolved, That while by his death the nation has been suddenly bereft of Its honored, trashed, and be loved President, human freedom has lost Its greatest and most successful champion, republican Institu tions tbelrmcst zealous representative and defender, Rtd religions- liberty throughout the world an ar dent and powerful friend, Resolved, Thatln bis tenacious opposition to treason In all Its forms and wiles, his far-sighted policy, do mestic and foreign, and last, hut not least, his mer olfnl and loving spirit, we see the manifestation of the wisdom, justice, and Christian ohailty enjoined ae the proper characteristics and brightest orna ments of those who are in authority. Resolved, That we reoord, as olergymen and lay men of the diocese of Pennsylvania, our abhorrenoe 01 that foal and nameless crime by which our Presl dentjtas torn In an Instant from his oonntry, his ramify, and his Ule. Resolved, That we confide In the goodness of God, which already betokens that He will use this bitter stroke as an Instrument lor bis glory, and the wel fare and edifying ol the nation. Resolved. That we do most heartily sympathize with the widow and orphan children of the Illus trious martyr, and pray that God will be to them a merciful father and abiding omforter. Resolved, Thvt this preamblo and these resolu- Mohs now offered be engrossed and transmitted to Mrs. Lincoln, under the direction of the president and secretary of the Convention. The resolutions were adopted unanimously by a standing vote. ... It was resolved that the house shall hold two ses sions every day from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M., and from 6 P.M. to 7 P. M,, provided that the session on Wednesday evening shall be protracted until 6 o'olook; and on Thursday morning alter Divine ser vice there shall be a sermon on the snhjeot of mis sions In Pennsylvania by Bev. Dr. E. A. Wash burne, of Calvary Ohuroh, New York to be fol lowed by the administration of the Holy Commu nion. The annnal sermon will be preaehed this morning by the assistant Bishop. The nsnsl resolution inviting slndents of Divinity end clergy of other dioceses, and clergymen of the Church of England to seatß in the convention, passed. Adjourned. CONFERENCE OF TUB A. M. E. CHUBCH— CLOSING DAY- The Conference met at the usoalhonr, in A. M, E. Union Church, Coates street. Bishop Waymen were^h'j’Jgh KFiTuw Bookfhmoernln trying to pnrohaas a sue i-M the Matter location of the BVtt#i were highly ro* commended by the Conference. A vM , o.thanks ffl&ShSffiSSSS* Stßwßa 1 " p uhe aurolntmenf S of the different brethren were thw reaW™e Btshop, after which hymn 318, iaeo « our pa r», To different climes appear, Ac , W prayer ’was offend by Bev. Thos. W. Henry. Bev. E Weaver wee elected district book steward* The Bishop then addressed the Conference, parting th, brethren to be felthful tv the ja.-gso, the vtab FBBBS. (PUBLISHED WBBKXT. The Wah Para, will h« Benito snb«erlb«r» fcr »bll (per annum in Advance) At .....Ea SO PlrtCPTl.i. ....... II oil 'i. e cc-pie 8............ <ww,l? OO L«rc«t Club, than Tea will !w .h»re»4 it tha lUI nta, ss. 0(1 pet copy. The money must always accompany the order, and in no instance can these terms be desisted from, M they (afford, very little more than tft* cost of paper. MO~ Poatmaetarß are requested to Mt M wait! let Ths Was Press. 4@-To tbs Isttsr-np o( tbs Olob or tsn or tspaty, U extra eery of tbs paper wtil 1)1) Elvea, ,j«5 ] wmmtemKmUKSMMmmmmms^ after which he announced the eesetcu closed, to rxuvt st Princeton, N. J., on second Saturday in Kay, JS6B. THE BACinra SCHUYIHILXi and BVB- SOUNDINGS. T &» waters of the Sobuylblll l swelled to the heights ofsoveral feet by the heavy rain storms on Sunday and Sunday night, bat they soon abated. Tbe fteahet was not so severe aa had been the eve on many occasions. Tile abatement was rapid, and yesterday the water rolled over the dam at Fair* movt as muddy as that of the “ father or waters/* tl e Mississippi. But one pump was in operation wbenwe visited Falraount yesterday. This was the first turbine, wiilot goes by a “jerk” at every revolution. By a very simple application of science, this jerk oouldbe removed, and the machinery be made to work as smoothly as the engine In tba Mint, Workmen were busy jcatercay ln spreading gravel, or wbat is supposed to be gravel, over a part of the promenades, Immediately nt tho northwestern base of the Falrmount hill. The park presented a most beautiful appearanoe. Ti e bright, freed green ef She rocoacly washed foliage, thegratefni shadesaffirdod by the brationes, penned Inviting to all who had a leisure hour te .spare in this romantfc'spop The steamer General' Hooker, having done service on the Potomac for tho TJidtod SUtos Government, Is ready to rt same trips up and clown thnSohuyb kill above the darn. LINCOLN MONUMENT. To-morrow a detailed plan of operations will he ptbmitted to the Lincoln Monument Association, at the Soldiers’ Beading Room, eighteenth. atreeL above Chestnut. H-m.Aitx Henry is preside it 61 the association, Jaineß L, (’Jaghorn, Esq., trea surer, ami Charles J. Slllle, E*q, secretary. The enterprise of raising a monument In car o!tr«to the memory of President Lincoln, will be vigorously prosecuted. Mayor Henry yesterday rioeired thl following contributions to the fund : Eotcfiftifi^Ladles AKI Society M MHb McHenry’s Bible Class, Ohm ch of X-foly Trinity.. ......... 20 H Collected by MLttbiera A. S, Roberts and Per clval Rohertß, Jr • Colkot-lons at Soldiers' Reading Boom from May 16th to'May 20th 642 M Mrs. J. I*. Ola gbon> SOI JohrtJ Kroner, net prohw from gale of “rho Stern sts'eeman” „ 28 s| Clias. A. Foulson k », 20 01 The total amount received by the Mayor, thus far* 18 $2,809,12. . COMMITTEE ON LINCOLN MONUMENT. Tie Committee will lio'd another meeting on Thursday afternoon to prowess with the prelimlca rles Incident to the erection of a monument to the memory of President Lincoln, the second Wash ington. DOUBLEDAY COUIIT MABTrAL. The court mot yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. AH the room hers present. WllllF.ni F. Brooks testified as to the uniform'good sir* etd quality ol tents famished by Mr. Corona. Be ban never passed or seen tents pass that were itiiproperly made. Mr. Krai, the inspector at the Arsenal, bad been very strict In his examination or the tents, and bad returned aB defective to the makers tents in whisk no defects were observable. (la bad never seen tents or better material or quality of material and make than those made by Mr. Pugh Messrs. Wm. B. Wright, Thomas Noble, William Pest, and others, gave evidence which was accumu lating upon the saute point. The evidence for the defence here olosed, The arguments of Colonel Foster, judge advocate, and of Messrs. Brewster and Dougherty, will oommsnee to-day. UNITED STATES UUtiJioAT BWATAHA. This vessel was launohed trom the navy yard, H»- tween eleven and twelve o’clock yeßljOrdav. The Swatars Is S3O feet long, 80 leßt beam, ltX feet depth. The Interesting eeretnonv or naming the vessel was performed by Mis- Barber. Quite a large crowd or spectators was present, who cheered as the gun host glided swanltke Into water. About one hundred ladles and gentlemen were launohed on board the vessel. FATAL ACCIDENT. Yesterday afternoon, about two o’clock. James Tobin, aged thirty five years, was run over by a cart, at Delaware avenue and Arch street, and billed.' His body was taken to his late residence, No. 7 Donnaker’s avenne, CASUALTY. John Ferry, aged SB years, was admitted into the hospital last evening, having been severely Injured In one of bis legs liom the kick of a horse. The Injured man was so much under the Influence of liquor that he oonld not relate the particulars. The alarm of fire, yesterday morning, about eleven o’clock, was caused by the slight burning of the upper portion of a one-story brick abed, attached to Schofield's woolen mill, No. 13U Noble street. THE COURTS. United States District Court-Jndge CadwalAder. BHTIOIHS SOLDISBB TO nSBSRT. The United States vs. Samuel F. Clark, George V, T . Bameay, and Frank Mullln. This, as we have before reported, is an Indictment oharglng the de ft ndants with prionring and enticing a soldier to desert, and with harboring and conoeallng said de serter. The evidence showed that one Oambyses O. Whitt,Bßwell as three others, viz: Michael Gra kov*, F. c. Derr, and Wm. Houtz, all of them de tectives, employed for the purpose or uvmujgiog and bringing to justice the rogues who were the mainstay and protectors of professional bounty jumpers. eDllsted at. the lnstlgetlon of the defend ants, with the undemanding that they were at the first opportunity to desert," and again enlist, each time receiving the bouoty. This arrangement was, according to the evidence, carried ont, and the men sc deserting were harbored ard concealed by the de fendants, at their room, at tho State Capital Hotel, Harrisburg, the men having deserted from Camp Curtin. The case for the United States had not olosed on Monday, when the court adjourned till yesterday morning. At 10 o’clock, the usual hour of meeting, hut eleven of the jurors empanelled in tbe case ap peared. The twelfth Juror not coming In an officer was sent In aearch of him, and la the coarse of an hour returned with the juror In charge, but So much intoxicated as to render him unfit to sit In tbe ease. Judge Oadwalader directed the marshal lo keep the delinquent juror in custody until the' further order of the court, and be was acoordlngly sent to Moya menelng to get sober. Another jury to try the case, tho first jury having been dlsohargtd, was then empanelled, ami tho day was consumed in rehearing the evidence Of the pre vious day. The ease is still on trial. District Conrt-Jndge Stroud McGee by her nextfriend, etc , vs. Donahue. An action to recover damages for slander. Before re ported. Verdict for plaintiff, SBO damages. John F. Montgomery for plaintiff; Greenbank for do lendant. W. W. Corcoran vs. Larissa P. Grand, executrix of Francis J. Grand, deceased. Suit on a pro. mlesory note. Verdict for plaintiff,.sl,l33 97. W. L. Marshall vs. Qnlntlus O. Brown, ad ministrator, etc. Salt on a promissory note. Verdict for plaintiff, $173.58. Fatty E. Sanders VS. The Olty or Philadelphia, This action was bronght to recover against the olty lor damages caused In the fall of 1894 by a mob. It appeared from the evidence that a party of soldiers from the West Philadelphia Hospital partially de stroyed a tavern, of which plaintiff was tho owner, and which was oooupled by one Gorman as her tenant. It appeared from the ornss-exanimation of plaintiff's witnesses that the building was an old one, and that the damages were not very serious; and also that the soldiers were- Induced to make tha attack because of liquor havlrg been sold to some of their comrades. The defence also contended among other things that the city was not respon sible lor the acts oi'Boldlers who were not ottlzens of the Commonwealth, and who were under military rule. Verdict for plaintiff lor $233 68, District Court-Jndee Rare. Landis vs. Winsor & Co. Before reported. Ver dict for plaintiff, $390, Farley vs. Farley. Verdict for plaintiff, $l5l. The CUy vs. Dougherty. Olty claims for faxes (three oassß). Verolots for plaintiff!;, $187.14, $194 59, $192.66. Ciiurt cr Qnarter seaaions—Hon. Jameg it. laillow, Associate Justice. [Jobs Goforth, Bso., Frossenttni Attorney,j VERDICT 111 THE ARSON CASE, The jury In the case of Joanna Allen, charged with b6lng accessory to arson, rendered a verdict of not guilty. ■WHBEBABODTB 07 DBSFHNDANTS, The Court called up all the officers, and explana tions were obtained of them as to the- reasons de fondants were not In court. Various explanations were given, among which were that one of the par ties hud gone to Germany, another to New Jersey, others were sick, and many oonld not be found. A large number or recognizances were forfeited, and ordered to be Sued out. ASSAULTING AN OffPICBR. John Gotleib Foes was oharged with committing an assault and battery on Policeman Wm. Johnson. The tetter testified that the aooused was drunk at Brldesburg, and upon being arrested he struok wit ness once in the breast, but did not hurt him. Ver dict, guilty. Sentenced to pay afineof $1 and ooste. HABBAB CORPUS CASH. James MoFadden and Charles yillette asked to he discharged, by virtue or a writ of habeas oerpua, from a charge of larceny. Hugh Hiller testified that the defendants oame to bis store, and MoFadden pnrohased a pair of boots. A woman came in to pay a bill, end witness talked to her a few minutes, ana, on going to bis drawer, found $45 had been stolen. McFsdaen was followed and arrested, and sl7* found on him, some of which was similar to that taken from the drawer. The prisoners were re manded ID default of $B9O ball each, A PLUCK BILL POT OOHVIOTHn. John MoOluSkey was oharged with committing sn assault anil buttery on Elizabeth Blohleand her son, Uwen J. Bioble. Mrs. Bioble testified that the aooused was drunk, near her home, and attacked her son, who Is subject to epileptic fits. She told defendant to go to Plaek HU), where he belonged, and then he struck her three times. The defence oalled Susan Disney, who testified that the boy was sitting on a step, and the defend ant, wanting to got Into the honse, took his foot and put It against the boy to move him: the hey kicked at him, and the mother attacked him, John Snyder testified that the defendant was more abused than theproaeoutrix. MoUtuskey was drunk, of course. Verdict, guilty on both bills. Mr. Blehte stated to the court tbat all he desired In the oase was that MoUluskey be kept away Grom hts house and neighborhood. Judge Ludlow asked tl the wife hud been sort °UThe'liustand said she had been oonfffied to her bed two weeks from the blows of MoClutkey. The court said he understood the aooused hud been In the anoy, oomo home, got drunk, and deU beratelv knocked every one down ho oame aorosa. Sentenced to pay a fine of $lO and costs ($52), and to undergo an imprisonment of one week. Ad journed to Thursday. THE POLICE. [Before Mr Alderman Fitch.) RIOTOUS CONDUCT. Tohn Toner, William Finnegan, William Boston, Emma Sides, Ellen Germot, william Stookman, H. Ciuinn, and J. Care were arraigned yesterday morn tig on the oharge of drnnken and riotous oonduot at the Girard Park, on Monday evening, at a plonle given a’- that place- The females were VMjr drank | one armed with a pistol, the other with a murderous looking knife. One of the other prisoners attempt ed to pass a fifty-cent counterfeit currently note, and two others were recognized as having participated in the riot at that plaee a week ago, when knives and plßtols were freely used. The prisoners wen bound over to answer at oourt, IBefooa Hr. Aldermen Wilkins.) SERIOUS THREATS. Thomas MoAnary and M. MoGoldriok were ar raigned yesterday on the charge of Inciting to flat It fi Kltgea that the prisoners, withs/mgrAl l other Irens- went to the nubile house of HAIMIi) W Wl’iiiam street, near Richmond) Nineteenth ward, at an e&rlv hour yesterday morning. The orowc wore about to commence smashing “mg* £5 n ?h«r lv i bnt a revolver being pointed at the orowd they tfoslstedfand went Into‘the si wet.Horetheyh^ hfbved In a disreputable manner. The tiro prUoaet*
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