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Daily i Vor, Vi FRIDAY, ,204.: prfM ftt the for i i i to nieilco. itii- York WorM, May 10.3 Fiiiiii- interest in regard to the various Jfe.ti- that have recently been tii Us''', seems increasing in a most every day. The war having from ovv Slates, aim history contii.uous record of wars, people no iind finished than they srrve'y the anxiously, to see where tlie next bolt till- From this time, the Franco-Mexican assdmes mcxre iinportant proportions in cyrs the American public- than even ever Kiors'- Numerous veteran soldiers, rusting in ease. begin to feel an itching for iinti ot tarantulas and and in anticipa- already "level in the halls of the Monte- surrounded by a brilliant Aineriro republican court, graced with the beauty and wit of Ihs 4.i.'-:.'-s. The affair presents to them many They believe that they will'es- ai.jsh republicanism forever on the continent, Mexican society, and i forever in ttie of the republic of Mexico and the hearts srateful They exult, too, that be no fratricidal character to this if it should ensue, and claim to see fame, and all that can satisfy ambition in the I.M oi'a little filibustering.

CONDITION OF A A I AT PKK3EST. it is believed that Maximilian has now sonie- less than 20,000 Kuropean troops his including some regiments now on n-ay to Mexico, and about 15.001) Mexican They, of course, occupy the principal of importance. On the other hand, Juarez to spffak of, ami i( jMexico is left to he: own peop'e alone they will not be ble to the republic. It is stated that fuaiez his sgents in this country and ci( and Maximilian his spies. The agents of fuarez emigration thither, the patronage ot the Liberal government, and of i-ourse will expect such emigrants to defend ibeir jwsj'essions, and incidentally the government that grants such possessions.

The agents Maximilian labor to prevent these and. it is said, counter plot in the guise ui trieuds to the Liberals, in order to ascertain ihe details of whatever may be going on. ouxsBiL ORTEGA'S CONNECTIONS. Cesera! Ortega is now ic this city, having recently returned from Washington, where he had a conference with Senor Romero upon Mexican It is believed that President.Juarez, whose term of otSce expires next Xovember. will favor General Ortega as a candidate for the next term.

General Ortega will leave for Washington again this evening, and probably use his influence in representing lo the United States government that Mexico still claims to be a republic, and will make another and promising endeavor to assert the right r.cd power of her people to govern themselves and expel the invaders from France. He will doubtless request that Maximilian shall not be officially recognized, at least until such effort shall be made. General Ortega is a man of intelligence, education, ami extensive travels, tt is said that he recognizes the probable fact th.it if people from the United States go tberft in large numbers the Anglo-Saxons will be able to keep the upper hand, and hold whatever they obtain, but regards that as better than the establishment of a French monarchy; in short, that the Americanization of Mexico under a republican form of government is better than an in-er- icixtnreofa more foreign and a hostile people under a despotism. General Ortega has a brother, Colonel Jesus Maria, who was educated at Yale College, and is spoken of as an able man, and one of much force will and disposition of action. He is well acquainted with the American people.

THS PROBABLE POSITION OF OUK tt is of coarse impossible to say what will be the fntnre action of our government in regard to the Mexican question. The position in which it now stands is that of declining to recognize, thus the claims of Johnny (Jrapeau to tlie possession of Mexico, and so far as the American government and people are concerned, the existence of the Mexican republic and the administration of Juarez is an official fact. It is hoped and believed by those who seem to be friends of the Liberal cause that onr government will at least do nothing more than recognize belligerent powers, as in the case of France toward the United States, and that upon this basis it does not -devolve upon this government, either na a duty or a right, to preventable course of emigration from the United States to ilezieo. Besides, according to a recent decision by onr government, emigrants are not onlv allowed to go into Mexico, bnt are allowed to take whatever arms are necessary to protect them from the numerous gangs of banditti and hostile Indians Ui infest that country. Of coui-se no arms will be sapplied by our government.

It will be readily seen, therefore, according to the construction of lie Liberals, that all Bodies of armeti men that attack them, contesting possession of any lands or tenements that the Mexican republic may gritnt them, on condition of improviuj the land perhaps, us our government does in the West, nre to be regarded either as Indians or banditti. Our goveru ment, however, has not presumed.to give an opinion apon the- Franco-Mexican question, and individuals that take up arms against the French there wili doubtless do so upon their own responsibility, just as many French citizens residing in Louisiana entered the service of the Confederacy." On- government has never called France to account for this action of her subjects, nor England lur the action of her subjects in manning the rebel craft Alabama, and it is argned that France has forfeited any right she may ever have had to question oar government as to the probable individua action of any American citizens, in a country French authority has not been officially recognized. However that may be, whether GUI government will assert the Monroe doctrine ant boldly help the Mexican cause, or remain passive and allow each party to try the solution of ihe 'inesiion for themselves, it is evident that a move uient is in progress, of vast extent, with which oui has no connection. It is announce( iLat General Dix is aware of the movement, and that he does not consider it his official duty to in ierfere with the matter without speeial mstruc 'ions, so long as it not appear to conflict will lomestic or international law. In short, it is no known that our government has done anything, i'l'opojes to do anything in regard to the matter that it is officially informed about it at all.

EMIGRATION MOVEMENT. It is rumored that a'nomber of high officers our own army are ready, on resigning their com missions in the United States to emigrat 10 Mexico as leaders (if large bands of emigrant who desire to visit that country, and, perhaps, tc settle down." Among the prominent names men tioned-is that of General Bosecrans, aa a leadei tt is said, -with how'nrach triith we do do not know thousand of bis old Western com adca in arms desire him to guide their movements to after they shall have become private it-use us again; thnt they propose to go there as eaceful people, sulllciently armed far their pro- action, ami obey the Jaws of the government, itvt is, of the republic. government i at pence i Mexico, and theats men, it is stud, ave no desire or intention to disturb the existing eaeefnl relations. After doing whatever is no- they may settle down in Sonora, rich lining countrv. It is rumored that each man will' 3ceive from live thousand to eighteen hundred erea yf laud, and that no detinite sum of money i mill iti on has been guaranteed.

It is, therefore, edible that Souorn might become peopled i Linericaus to sneh ati extent that they might make application to become a state under ihU govern-' lent. Emigration woulil then increase there, and usicess sprint; up, uad those who possessed lauds evidently tincl uo difficulty in disposing of nem. Possibly a strip of territory-might thus beam ii occupied down to the IsUmnid of.Tehaun- jyec. 5IKXIUA.N I A A Tho Mexican Emigration Company is a difterenl rgauizatiou from that of which Col. Allen is the euder.

Its lieiul Air. Wilson, a gentleman, miewliat well known herr, also an old resident of Mexico, and having, it is stated, confidential rela- lOnrf with numerous Mexican Liberals. It is said ijflt organizations have been formed in Washing- on, Philadelphia, und Cincinnati, and one is ubont be formed in Boston. This company expect to ahead of all other organisations in reaching lexico, from the fact thnt they aro tubing meas-j res to raise the means immediately to enable the migrants to purchase such paraphernalia as may necessary, and move at once to tfiet'r future bmes in the land of the cactus and century plant. i is projected, to held iu one ot tlio ivorilo of the city, before the last of the veek.

in wliich it is expected that a number of npitalists will take part, nnd that preliminary nr- atigements will be tuade to furnish means fur tlie urpose of enabling the emigrants to start. It is iso expected that a grand mass meeting will soon called to express sentiments iu favor of the lonroe doctrine and Mexican freedom, and that evolutions will be presented for approval or oth- nvise in regard to emigration to the Mexican re- 'iiblic, hi large numbers nnd sufficiently armed to irotect themselves aud such property as the gov- rnmcnt of the republic may see fit to place in heir charge or possession. Jt is stated that Miere re many captalists in the cit-y who will doubtless ready to furnish means for the expedition, in eturn tor such mining property iu Sonera or other larts of Mexico as the government of the repub- ic can dispose and aUo thnt there are numerous Mexicans of tlie liberal party, now -practically exiled, wiio own lauds and haciendas, and will be prompt in supplying funds to restore the liberal Mr. Francis J. Tucker's name is mentioned prominently iti connection with Uie organization of i.tiis emigration company, bnt how ar he is interested, if lit till, our reporter did not earn.

SCENES AT COLONEL AI.LKS'S OKKICE. Colonel Allen's oflice is situated at the corner of and Crosby streets, and yesterday it was continually by scores of persons who de- to emigrate to Mexico', as well as those who have already engaged in the movement. It is uot be wondered at that some half a dozen or so vore and military cloaks. is that many who have been soldiers nr officers acquire a love for find when wars cease are ready to explore any term incognita that may be suggested to them. If such land is dangerous to travel, by icasou of ban- ditti or hostile that fact will only increase its attractiveness, and render it.

both neuC'sssary and pleasant for the emigrants to travel in groups or squads of from a hundred to as many as maybe necessary. The outer room of the building in which Colonel Allen's office is situated, was crowded all drty by eager persons tvauied information upon the subject. But passing around the counter, one saw upon the wall a placard pointing .0 a door and announcing, "Colonel Allen's assing within, tlie visitor entered a room ten or if teen feet square, crowded with emigrants. At one side were two young men twenty- ive or thirty years of age, sitting at desks with )lank-books opened before them. The books vere indexed at the side with the letters of the alphabet, arid appeared to have been originally made for the purpose of registeriug voters, a i a blank form at the top of each page stating that he foDoiyjflg- voters lived at such and such places ind were engaged in such and such trades.

This, Discourse, was not used in tlie registry of emigrants, and upon tbe top of each page appeared a form ol authorization in writing, something like the follow- ng I hereby authorize John Smith to carol emi- (gniuts for the expedition now being formed by me. WM. H. A The people in this room were all young men, apparently from eighteen to thirty years of age, of strong, able-bodied appearance, and 1 capable of taking care of themselves in case of difficulty. These who wore military cloaks also vore flue mustuchios.

They seemed very ranch nterested perfecting the emigration scheme, md filling up tlie companies of emigrants in sufficient numbers. The others present crowded up to he tables and gave in their names and business, which was recorded under the form ol'authorization above. Many of them appeared to have been soldiers previously, and in fact HO stated, in registering their names. Colonel Allen, it lias had the Mexican emigration subject umler consideration for the lust ive or six months, and made various endeavors to the parties immediately inl-erested iu the matter. At length Ie found a party with whom he held sonic conference, bnt he afterward fount) reason "or believing that tu; i i i a was an Maximilian.

But witeia Hie last two month's be thinks he alighted upon the right individual, and an.interchange of views took place. Care is to be -roken to avoid tlie violation of any iulernationai avrs or treaty stipulations. I I Maximilian threw off the church party in Mexico, Juarez threw it off too, and.Ortega is said to be also committed in favor of freedom of religious opinions. On the first, of January next Ortega will probably be elected and installed President. Should Maximilian leave the country either risking or after being worsted in a contest, the first trouble the Liberal government can expect is with the uuurch party, which will doubtless intrigue to got up counter-revolutions.

Thc'church has unlimited wealth and great influence, and it'a large force of emigrants are there to bold tho church party, in case they attempt a revolution, in the course of education and improvement progresses, it is believed that bigotry will wear away, and everything settle down into lasting THK I I A I A Having given the above statements aud rumors, which, it is bnt fair to are gathered their frontier A parallel argument would operate iigalnst any contiguous government. Tlio in- i Mexican empire bus not bcun established except to deslroy an original wreck of 'All men ol' good sense plainly sec that some institutions are adapted LwcertniusocialstateH, tiud not to all tho rest. The Mexicans hr.ve proved, by long attempts, the sadness of the republican SVM- tam, aud they nre therefore permitted to attempt another form of government. With the principle of everywhere in the American continent, after having reversed the empire of Moxico.it in necessary ulso to insist upon the umpire of retreating from Kio.Janeiro. If there is any reason for letting one exist, why not let the- also exist? Mexico had need of re-.

organization. contradicts that. The.United. States by the voice President, have always been the first to notice anarchy in this country, and to demand the remedy. Are they' then wounded tJint 1'Viince is obliged to herself with the cure of this malady 't- Hut it will be from a sentiment of jefilousy if they.do not join themselves with all the other civilized powers to recognize the new and participate in the regeneration ol What are, then, the griefs of those who are using every effort, to uroduce a between Prance nnd tho United States? 'What are, then, the gTLind principles of those who have enrolled tliuntsclves.under t'he banner of Juarez, Ortega, iitnl the like, who arc onr enemies, if not the etile It fa 'false, then, here, to take words ol'agitntors, lovers of disorder, and politicians, who seek to make for themselves political, capital by distorting the application of the doctrine if Monroe.

We very well recollect to hove soen ioine wise words in the Republican, journals; bnt desire them to be more upon this iiuiiit and to develop their real principles. The American a which demonstrates to Its cnrn- ui riots that the re-establishment of order in ftlexi- is havinjj all good cftoctupon the United States, io which it opens now and immense fields; the onnial which combats with vigor the imprudent Mlventtirers and those big with doleful oomplica- ions; the journal which advocates the peaceful icnetita of neutrality for the power which always ms respected it: that journal shall have a distinguished phicc, and sliall be placed, at the henrt of Hie press of its country. 11 The Meridian (Miss.) Clarion, the last remaining Confederate Journal in-the Cis-Mississippi Department, of the 3rd inst, has the following article on the situation. We give the article in full, and must express our full and hearty approval of the sentiments therein expressed. We further hope that the same good, practical sense will guido our Commander in the present crisis, and that if lie considers "it needless for him to protract a struggle when all other armies have been surrendered: and if Lee, Johnston and Taylor have yielded to the pressure of resistless numbers," it certainly will not, cannot, be.expected of Gen.

Smith to "sacrifice lives, property, towns, and villages in defense of a country utterly We have full confidence in General Smith, anil arc willing to abide by-his Democrat. Disheartening (is the events of the last few weeks considered by some, we do notlielieve there one Confederate so devoid of manhood as to ihrow down his arms and iguominously retire to once proud home a Yankee serf. If there be a a amongst us, we hesitate not to tell him that the blood of his murdered countrymen wilt hiss cowiinl at him oo, every wind of heaven that the blushes of his insulted wife, daughter or sister, will scorn him forever as craven and the ashes of his desolated home track him to the last of his days like an avenging Nemesis. What tlio orders, policy nnd action of General Taylor may be, we are we'll satisfied that his unwavering fidelity to the army and people of his Department will never be questioned. For some time past hia situation has been peculiarly embarrass ng.

All information affecting our condition, nud his resulting duties, have been derived from Keder- il sources. His purpose must now be to protect people itga'mst the ravages of a foe whose cles- tructiveness'is comparative alone to their sxhnnst- ieas resources. It is needless fpr him to protract i struggle when all other armies hnvo been surrendered. If Lee and Johnston have yielded to the of resistless numbers, Gen. could be expected to sacrifice lives, property, towns, villages in defense of a country utterly indefensible.

It is not bis wish'to surrender. Ife is made of sterner stuff; but IIR has a thorough com- jrclienaion of his duties to the States over which jurisdiction extends, and we are inclined to be- ieve he will follow the example of Lee nnd Johnston. God knows we wish it otherwise but the doom it would seem, is inevitnble. If Gen. Taylor thinks different we shall not dissent.

We speak plainly of facts palpable to the dullest observer. Whatever the present policy and future fortiines of the Department Commander, whatever ilia personal peculiarities, the attaches of the Clarion have abundant reason to remember his honesty, Ins. blunt truthfulness, his tireless energy, his sleepless labors, and, then, this people should not forget, nor this army fail to remember, that ihe course of the whatever it may be, in dictated by a degree of wisdom which overrides personal and by a courage as Infty as lhat which illustrated his at Mansfield, and made his name immortal. article on the snbje Conrrier des Etrits Unis of' -yesterday; -It says what umbrage 'can United 'States have to the fttexican empire't la it a menace upon estimable landmarks and.speculators who have tried to sfwcoluee on ihe tfi'ftat. Oetid, by purchasing all the hi ml surrounding' a estate, are depressed in because the remains have, been deposited in Onk Had.

the" President been interred in the former-place, every foot, of ground adjacent would have bueu so much gold. Capt. Robert Lincoln remains in this city, and will remain for ft few-days longer. He.is the object of the greatest attention aud His friends and the public generally- extend to-him the most He is'represented as a most estimable young man. Hia bearing and con- Hie.oJjseqtiiea 'of bia lamented father have beob full of Christiau nobleneaa.

JIK. I I A ItKSTING A May Lincoln and Judge Davis have SRlected-a blook near the center of Oak Ridge Cemeteiy, near this city, us; the spot in which Lincoln's remains'shall be finally interred. The selection is almost excellent one, ami elicits very-general It contains from two to three acres. i T'IIK riEPAHV- folio wing: cirfitilar has juSt Iho the Trpusury DKUIITMR.VT, Mny G5. Ah brdei' locarrjjhto effect the Kxecwtive prdei-; issiied: IJQ ov ui of Tftfi trie tions.it tic 'and'coastwise iatercoiirse with "the States of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Soiitli Carolina, und with-such parts, the States of Georgia, i'loi'Kla, 'Alabama, Mississippi anil Louisiana, cast: of tun river, aa shall be designated by tlie respective Denart- men I coniuKiiidera us beiug within tho lines of the national military occupnlion, the following sl.nicf.miia are 1.

Alt collectors of customs on the Allan- tic const and within the loyul States, find the collectors of sucli ports- within Slates declared in ns has been opened by the proclamation' of the President, nnd designated ns permit officers, under si-ction 2 of thi! aeries of July ISli-l, shall huve power to the tranaporta-. t-ion of than those specified aa contraband of war, iti the above cited Executive order. to any ports wilhiii the Status nr parts of the States, above mentioned, in such vihise.la only nit nre authorized -by law to eii- gaxij in the coasting trade of the United Slu-tea, These collectors and all other permit officers named in SaiJ section, uri! utithorixod und required to issue the transportation of goods to such ports in the manner ami form required by tlm officer utn.1 sairl repu- liitiiins, changing und collecting- the 'permit IIJL- IhfruiQ POTTKR'S -IIATII IN SOUTH NKIV YOKK, Courier has the particulars of Genertil expedition, (t says that-General Potter had nr- rivcil in Charleston on 23(1, ond that the forces composing tie expedition General Potter having Ijeen ndvisecl of a cessation ot hostilities, ut a.Hag of Irucu interview- held at Fulton, South Carolina, the rebel troops cheered heartily lor the Union and the old Hug. The enthusiasm was unrestrained, and was shari'ii in by a good many of their officers, and a general desire wag immi- fcaled for the termination of the war. After the fight, at Snmter tho rebels- were again encountered on the 10th instant, in strong position at Boyeling's Mills." The 2Cih Ohio and 157th New York, chargred through it swamp up to their waists, completely routing the enemy, who were alturward pursued by the 4th Massachusetts cavalry.

The rebels left on- the field seven killed and Lwuntr-two wounded. Our loss was only one.kilfed and three wounded. General Potter then pushed on his command toCftmden, S. along the Wntereo Trestle, nnd at either point he destroyed thirteen locomotives and large number of cars, besides tearing up.for some distance the track between.Cn-rodei) and Florence. A large uum- ber of ncgroesjollowed tba expedition.

While tht- expedition of General Potter was making headway in one part the State, another expedition was in operation on other portions of through Suniter and other TUCKER JXt) MH.NTKIEAT., May Tucker nnd Georgo N. Sunders have suddenly disappeared. It is reported that they have gone in toe direction of Halifax. RKTDKN OK THE KlIRNKru TARTY. May military and naval escort, together with some of the invited gnesla, returned from Springfield this morning direct; distance.

SIX) miles, in lorty-eight hours exactly. The hearse car and State car, us on the route' to Springfleld, also came back on railroads of uniform gntige. accident whatever happened on the whole route traveled, twenty- seven hundred miles. According fo hasty estimates, at 'least five millions of people witnessed the passage of tho funeral car and eot- (in in the various cities where there was a temporary sojourn, and not less than seven millions of persons had an opportunity of seeing the remains. The occasion called forth deepest' feelings- of emotion everywhere, and offered indisputable' evidtmce the' high esteem of the people for the Inio Chief Magistrate.

Tlie.Fnr.nral party express their satisfaction, with the kindness and courtesy ol the State and municipal authorities, who extended to them the most generous- hospitalities. Though the trip was fatiguing, there was ample compensation in these attentions and the interesting and beautiful scenes presented, Us well -as in the rich and prosperous country which they pussed. FKOM NORTH A I A FR01I CENEli.U. SCHOFIKI.D. NKIV YOHK, from lialeigh, on the 30th, that Gen.

Schotield is now virtually Military Governor of North Carolina. He has issued nn order informing the people that by. virtue of the President's proclamation, all negroes are now free, and that it will be the duty of his nrmy to maintain their freedom, advising their employment aa liireil laborers by their former masters, nml counseling the emancipated people to apply themselves to habits oflmlnstry. Planters generally are acquiescing in the neiv order of tilings, and many of them have now their slaves working fo'r them fur wages The ceremony of paroling Gen. troops commenced on the liOth, near Greensboro.

It wan expected that several days would be required to complete it. New YOHK, May Times special, dated Raleigh- 1st, says Lientennnt-Colonel Parker, of the'4th New Hampshire, captured by cavalry near Magnolia, about three weeks since, has juit returned, haviup.been paroled at Greensboro on the 16th by Beanregard. O. Tilton, of. the samrj regiment, captured about the same time, also returned this morning.

Jeff. 1 Davis left thevo April 25, bound for Texas, escorted by a detachment of cavalry under Gens. Ecliols and Basil DnUe. They numbered about 3000, and with them is a train of about.twenty wagons. Gen.

Stonernan was within ten miles of Charlotte, his pickets being on the banks of the Cahawba river. It is his opinion that Stonemau could have captured the whole command, if not Jeff. Davis himself, if he had any time previous to the 25th. Jeft'. Davis made a speech at Charlotte a fuw tlays before he left, promising to liave another army ili the field larger than ever before.

Basil Dnke'a command burned ihe public buildings, ransacked 'private stores, and com; milled various outrages property and the persons of citizens. 'His men are mainly.Ken- liicJnans and were.formerly under Morgan. Oen. Forfeit hli IfKADQR'S. FOHRKST'S iCAVAiRY CORPS, Gainesville, May i SOLDIERS--By an agreement made between Lieut.

Clen. Taylor, commanding the Department of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisia, and Major-Ceneral Canby, commanding' United States forces, the troops of this Department have surrendered. I do not think it proper or necessary, at this time, to refer to the causes which-have reduced us to this extremity, uor is it now a matter of material eouseijuence to us how such results were brought about. That we are beaten, is a self-evident fact, and any further resistance on otir part would be justly regarded as the rerjr height of folly anil rosbuess. i The armies of Generals Lee aud Jo'ucstou having surrendered, you are the last of all the troops of the Confederate States Army.east 'of the Mississippi river to lay 4 down your The cause for which you have so long end so manfully struggled, and for which have braved dangers, endured privations aud sufferings, and made so many sacrifices, is to-day The governmeat which we sought' to establish aud perpetuate, is at aii.eudi Reason dictates and humanity demands no more blood be shed.

Fully-realizing and feeling that such is the it is your duty and miue to lay down, our to the "powers that be, 1 aud to aid iu restoring peace and establishing law and order throughout the laud. The terms upon which you were surrendered are favorable, and should be satisfactory aud acceptable to all. They manifest a spirit of magnanimity and liberality on the part of'the Federal authorities, whicli should be met, ou our part, by a faithful compliance with all the stipulations and conditions therein expressed. As your commander, 1 sincerely hope that every officer and soldier of my command will cheerfully obey the orders given, and carry out iu good faith nil the terms of tho cartel. Those who neglect the terms, and refuse' to be paroled, may assuredly expect, when'arrest- ed, to be sent North and imprisoned.

Let those who are absent from their commands, from whatever cause, report to this place, or to Jackson, Mississippi, if too remote from either, to the nearest United States post or garrison for parole. Civil war, such as you have just paased through, naturally engenders and revenge. It'is our duty to divest ourselves of all such feelings, and, far as In our power to do so, to cultivate friendly feelings to those with whom we have so long contended, and heretofore so widely, but honestly differed. Neighborhood personal animosities and private differences should' be blotted out; and when you return home, a manly, straightforward course of conduct will secure the respect even of your enemies. -What- ever your responsibilities may be to Government, to like men.

The attempt made to establish a separate.and independent Confederation has failed but tho consciousness of having done faithfully to the end, willj.in some repay for the hardships you have In bidding-yon farewell, rest assured that you carry with you my'bPst wishes for yoiuvfuture welfare and happiness. Without iu nnylwny referring to the merits of tbe cause in; which we have wen engaged, your courage and'deter- minatioh, as exhibited on many a hard fought field, have elicited the respect and'admiration of frieud and foe; And I now, cheerfully and gratefully, acknowledge my indebtedness to the officers aud men of my command, whose fidelity and UQfliiichiug bravery have been tha great source of my past success. N. B. 1'ORREST.

NEW YORK, May Richmond Whig, of the that Robert Ould, late Confederate Commissioner ol Exchange, and W. Hatch, his assistant, and several other attache's of the Bureau, have been arrested ore an order from on the charge of being connected with the administration of affairs devolving upon them. Gov.Pierpoint is expected in Richmond within ten days. Several other Governors are exnecte'd to accompany him. An order from Gen.

Halteck allovrs'all persons, without regard to'rank or employment iti the i i or military service of the rebel government, to take the amnesty oath, and receive corresponding certificates. Those excluded from the benefit of such oath can make application for pardon and 'restoration to civil right3 which. application i he received and forwarded, through the proper the action of. the President of the United States. 'FrnsT NATIOWAT.

National Bank of Richmond has been designated the U. S. Depositary--H. G. Fant is is the National Bank yet established in the city.

government has. possession in (his city and vicinity of a number of private that are used hospitals, other purposes. A cleaning out of these buildings is about to be made, and they will be over to their owners. -The government hospitals will also be abandoned fast as circumstances will permit. The'country adjacent to 1 city presents an appearance sonnwhat similar to-what it did in 1S61; the camps, of the troops, already arrived, leing dotted on every road.

The farmers will suffer bat they will have the satisfaction of knowing will of short duration, an'd for New- Orleans True Delta Prices.are declining in New During- the week ending tbe 6th, pork 'has declined 82.50 per barrel; 50 to. Talents; common qualities of wheat 8 to 1C. cebtsV-oats .8, to 15! cents; corn. 3 to 5-cents. A' QUEERING script that Southern merchants from Richmond.

Charleston and already in Boston for the of re-establishing their'com- is a-'good-indica- tloh of. alL ences..