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The Savannah Daily Herald. BT a. W. MASON AND CO. SAVANNAH, TUESDAY, APBIL 25, IMS- Loss of the U. S. Steamer Pextit. —The U. S. Steamer Pettit, Capt. Smith, while, yes terday afternoon, winding around in the river opposite the wreck of the steamer Gen. Lee, lying at Williamson Landing, struck a snag or sunken flat, and sunk in a few min utesL The officers and crew saved them selves by their boats, and were assisted by a cutter of the Pontiac. They went to this vessel and were most kindly received, every effort being made to secure their comfort. The Pettit is a very severe loss to the Govern ment —for the past four years she has done very much valuable service in the Depart ment es ihe South. She lies sunk to her hurricane deck. Her officers and crew saved their personal effects. It is doubtful whether the steamer can be raised and repaired so as to be fit use. Cor it actions.— lt was Mr. Samuel M. Krauser, the efficient chief clerk in the office of Capt. S. S. Stair, Post Quarter master, who was chosen one of the Vice Presidents at the great meeting on Saturday, and not Mr. Kranson, as inadvertently printed. Capt. Morris, now in this city, command ed the Cumberland in her celebrated fight with the Merrimac. where he made himself a hero. The name which is printed Capt. Batch, among the arrivals at this port on Saturday, should read Capt. Backe. In enterprising papers like the Herald, it is impossible to avoid occasional errors, but whenever they occur in spite of all our precautions, we shall always make correc tions as promptly as possible. Arbf.sted for Stealino. —The Police yes terday arrested Emily Locke,Nanie Ross and Rose Collins, all colored girls, charged with stealing from the premises of Mrs. Carutheis, on York street, a large lot of dresses, bed linen, female under clothing, etc. A portion of the property was recovered. These light fingered females will be sent to the coast to till the laud and keep out of bad company in the city. The Second Provost Court. —-We have re ceived a line from Capt. Walton, the Judge of the Second Provost Court,informing us that he will be able to resume his duties as Judge •peedily. The Court will be open as usual to-day, the 25 th inst. We congratulate Judge Walton, and also the public, on his convalesence. Such au officer cannot well be spared from the post of duty, especially when his duties are of a delicate and difficult nature. Blackberries.— The season of this deli, cious fruit is near, and in about two weeks our market will be abundantly supplied with them. Hundreds of bushels of the wild fruit cau be gathered gratuitously a few miles beyond the lines, if permission shall be grant ed by the authorities to pass and repass the lines. Beckett’s New Photographic Gallery.— As will be Been by a reference to our adver tising columns, the new Photographic Galle ry of Mr. Isaac Beckett is to be thrown open to the public to-day. We have no doubt that many will avail themselves of the superior facilities of Mr. Beckett to obtain a first class picture, at an early day. Personal.— Capt. John Cooper, of Cos. K, Ist Georgia Regiment, an old resident of Sa vannah, arrived here on Saturday from the ■ interior. He was formerly, lor seventeen years, a member of the firm of Cooper & Gilliland. Many old acquaintances were glad of the opportunity to welcome him back. Anniversary of the Union Societt.—The one hundred and fifteenth anniversary meet ing of this ancient charity of our city will be held this day at the Exchange Long Room, and every member is urged to be present. Arrival of Escaped Union Prisoners.— 'i esterday morning thirteen prisoners, who had escaped from Andersonville, airived in this city. They had a hard time getting out of Dixie, and were three weeks coming from Milledgeville. Every effort was made here to secure their comfort. Quick Trip.— The fast and commodious steamer, Wyoming, Captain H. Snow, left Hilton Head, S. C., on Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock, p. m., and made the veiy quick ruu to the Bar, 30 miles, in two hours time. It is exceedingly rare that we can recorcljsucli speed by tiny ot States transports. Her captain and officers are men who know their duty and take pleasure in performing Personal.— James N. Muller, jr., U. S. Supervising Inspector for the 3d District, is now at this Port for a few days, to attend to official duties pertaining to steamers, pilots, and engineers. He can be found at Captain Spicer’s, U, S. Harbor Master’s office. First Provost Court —ln this Court, yes terday, Judge Parsons granted a large num ber of applications permitting the orth of allegiance to be taken. Concerning the Rumors Prevalent in the Grrr Yesterday, we have nothing to say, wttil we receive authentic intelligence. Serenade to Gillmore* GRAND DEMONSTRATION AT THE PULASKI HOUSE. Large Attendance of Soldiers and Citizens. MTTSIC BY THREE BANDS. Remarks by Cen. Gillmore, Gen. Littlefield and Gen. Washburn. [hpeciallt be pouted for Tin: savannah daily itebald.] Last evening Major-Gen. Q. A. Gillmore, Brigadier-Gen. M. S. Littlefield and Lieutenant-Col. , Stewart L. Wood ford, were serenaded at the Pulaski House, under the auspices of a number of citi zens. Three bands were in attendance, the Post Band from Hilton Head, Prof. Geo. W. Ingalls, Baud Master, the 12th Maine Bund, led by M. H. Andrews, and the 14th New Hampshire, under the leadership of Geo. A. Day. The front of the square was lighted up with a row of lanterns, for the use of the musicians. An immense crewd assembled, composed of officers and soldiers, civilians Northern and native, and many ladies. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed through the whole crewd. The music, through the whole evening,was very fine, and elicited the commendation of all preseut. Many former residents of Hilton Head were much gratified at the opportunity of again hearing the familiar strains of the accomplished Post Band from there; the merits of the other bands were well known and have been long appreciated here. A March from Faust, a pot pourri from Beiisario.a pot pourri from Lucia di Lammcr moor, aud a Quickstep, were played, aud loud calls were then made by the assemblage for Gen. Gillmore. The General soon appeared on the balcony in front of the apartments of Mr. H. A. Topham and lady, and was received with vociferous cheers. Gen. Gillmore never was known to make a long speech, his forte being rather more in the engineer and artil lery line: his remarks are generally brief but pertinent. Last evening, when the applause had subsided, he gracefully returned the sal utations of the audience, aud spoke as fol lows: RESPONSE OF OEN. GILLMORE. Soldiers, aud citizens of Savannah—For this most complimentary demonstration, and for the beautiful music with which you have fa vored us, I desire to return my thanks, and hope that you will accept them, thus briefly given, instead of a longer speech. I wish, however, to congratulate you on the great and glorious news we have receiv ed, aud to express the hope aud belief that it will he but a very saw days before peace will be practically restored. (Cheers.) On the l!Ub iust, Gen. Sherman captured the city of Raleigh; and I have received a despatch from him that he has arranged a suspension of hostilities, based upou the disbanding of all the rebels. I am furthermore directed - to all military operations occasioning the de struction of public and private property, and to give all my efforts to establish peace, and peace only. (Loud cheers.) I will close with the sentiffient of “ Universal Peace, based upon Universal Freedom.” (Long continued applause.) Brig-Gen. Littlefield was then loudly called for, and addressed the crowd from the balcony as follows: ADDRESS OF BRIO. OEN. M. S. LITTLEFIELD. Fellow Citizens of Savannah—l thank you for this compliment to-night. I do not accept it for myself but for the cause I represent.— It affords me great pleasure to be on the soil of Georgia. Thirty years ago the Legislature ot this State, by a solemn act, offered a re ward for the head of an humble citizen of Massachusetts, because he advocated those principles of universal Freedom, which are to-day the watchword of the nation. They were made by the founders of this Republic one of the cardinal points in our Constitu tion. When that Christian baud p{ patriots planted their feet on the sterile rocks of Mas sachusetts in mid winter, they planted the tree of Liberty, aud called upon all the child ren of the earth to come aud worship be neath its wide spreading branches might come and 4 worship, and spread the seeds thereof throughout the earth. They came not to a land rich with corn aud flowing with milk and honey. In crossing the old Atlantic they were led by no such allurements as guided T)e' Soto and his followers. The spring of youth in their wanderings sank, but they came to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience, and es tablish a free and independent colony. This they did. To perpetuate it they built schools, churches, founded colleges, mcreased agri culture, mechanism—in fact, all the indus trial interests. The experiment was a great success. The country grew, their institu tutions flourished and till they reached all over the entire North and West. This principle is what has given New England her fame, the Yankee a name; and this was what the' people of the South contended so strongly against, Free Labor. We have fought for this, and will fight for it still. We know that the Yankee side of the ques tion is Industry aud tbe opposite is Idleness; the contest is over at last, aud the question has been decided on the side of self-government and univer sal Liberty. You that are here to-night know full well the result of this great con test; then why contend longer? You of the South are now contending for a sen timent. You say it is hard to surren der the feelings you had and the im pressions now wrangling in your heart; that may all be true aud it no doubt is the ease,, but let me tell you that you will find soon that it is doubly hard to kick against the pricks. The Government is in earnest in all ot this matter, and has no desite to enforce upon you anything but obedience to the law; that she will have, and all may as well understand it now as say other time. You can write down one thing, that oux country will say to all people who will not submit, they may as well leave first as last, as one thing or the other must be done. We of tbe army and navy wish to go home, but if you will not accept the terms, and still stand out, we must make you, and are willing to remain for life to ac complish it. The people of South Carolina, Georgia and all the Southern States, can have peace if they wish it, by simply complying with the laws,and showing themselves unconditionally loyal. The United States Government cau afford to be generous; she will be so when those in rebellion repent of the error of their ways, become good peaceable citizens, and prove it by their actions. All that you peo ple want, it to go to work; your own state is rich in natural products. Develop the re sources of your state, and improve the soil, you will in a few years far exceed the wealth of former times. If iustead of standing upon a sentiment, mourning for lost aristocracy, you will go at once, like a gopd business man to restore harmony among your people, industry with all classes, there will be no question of your rights or wrongs. But you cannot set yourselves at work in a clay. Should you want help to put your selves in order, why, we will send down some of our Yankees in blue, to put you in running shape, If you cannot do this do not be at all disappointed if you should find, one of these fine mornings, some of these Yan kees filling your places. You have now but a short time to consider ; the world moves, and so does the Yankeo nation. Our govern ment has the will and power to forgive aud protect you in all rights of a free people, or to deal out a full measure of punishment, and be assured it will come. REMARKS OF BRIG. OEN. WASHBURN*. Gen. Washburn shortly alter appeared, in response to loud calls, and made a charac teristic speech. Gen. Washburn has a most happy faculty of entertaining an audience, but tbe rapidity with which he speaks, and his original style, are the excuses our phono graphic corps make for not transcribing their notes of his remarks for this morning’s edition. We hope to be able to publish an accurate report to-morrow. Loud calls were made for Col. Stewart L. Woodford, Gen. Gill more’s Chief of Staff, hut that officer did not respond. Although his sentiments were very fully and plainly expressed in his speech at the great meeting of Saturday, a strong desire was manifested to hear farther from him. The bands, which had interspersed tho speeches with their music, played several more pieces, aud she assemblage dispersed... Benefit of Mr. A. H. Davenport. —Never, since Savannah boasted a Theatre, have its citizens been permitted to witness here tbe personations of a more thorough, natural, painstaking artist than Mr. Adolphus 11. Davenport. In New York, lps native city, Mr. Davenport is regarded as one of the most excellent of its many versatile and ad mirable actors; and his departure from the Metropolis is always as deeply regretted as his return is heartily welcomed. Mr. Davenport is a pei former of exceed ingly versatile powers, and though, here in Savannah, he has not by any means been en abled to give a specimen ot all of his many excellencies, he has done enough to convince every one who have seen him that he is a thorough and most accomplished master of his Profession. To sum up a few of his many accomplish ments, Mr. Davenport is a most acceptable Tragedian; a glorious Comedian ;an im pressive Pantomimist; a graceful and agile Dancer; a Musician and Singer, of more than average fair powers; a master of the Sword; and, in short, he is a good speci men ot what a careful and painstaking actor should ever be. During Mr. Davenport’s short career in this city he has made an admirer, or a friend, gs every person who has witnessed any one of his many admirable impersonations. But, aside from his acting, with which the Public are familiar, Mr. Davenport's labors for their amusement are even more continu ous and severe behind the scenes, when and where the eye of the Public does not witness his work, than in his admirable characteriza tions on the Stage. . Being the Stage Manager of the House, he has in his charge all the thousand little mat ters of stage direction, which, though not perceived by the Public, are absolutely neces sary to insure the success of any and every play. Mr. Davenport takes his first Benefit in Savannah to-night, and he should certainly have an audience as large as the house will hold. “Romeo and Juliet” is the play, and it will be well acted by all the company. In showing their substantial appreciation of Mr. Davenport’s claims on their patronage, the citizens of Savannah will be doing him a' kindness, and themselves an honor. LATER FROM THE INTERIOR. A gentleman from Augusta aud Macon furnishes us with news to a recent date from those two cities. At the time he left, the late rebel reverses had not been heard of, and the Confederate partizans expressed an intention of burning all the «otton, but that policy has doubtlesi been modified by recent events. There were said to be something like a million bales of cotton accumulated at Macon. Provisions were but prices ruled very bight Love of the Colored People of Savan nah for the Memory of Mr. Lincoln.— Passing through the western portion of our city yesterday afternoon one of our reporters noticed that the lintels of the doors of all the houses of the colored people were draped in mourning, as a token of the sadness of the occupants, at the loss of President Lincoln. LATEST FROM CHARLESTON, Dates to the Inclusive. We have received files of the Charleston Courier to the 22d, but they contain no local news, save the acoount of the great mid-day meeting held when the news of the murder of the Presideut was received there. We give below a summary of the proceed ings on this, occasion. HOW THE NEWS OF THE NATIONAL CALAMITY WAS RECEIVED IN CHARLESTON. As soon as the intelligence of the assassinat ing pf the President was received at Charles ton, a committee of the leading citizens waited on Col. Gurney, the oommandant of the city, and requested the use of “ Hiber nian Hall ” for a meeting of citizens to express ttieir grief, and to take such aotion as should seem proper in the case. Os course the required permission was instantly given, and the meeting was held at noon of Friday last, the 21st inst. ' ’.^L From the Charleston Courier of the 22d we make the following extracts: Pursuant to a call in the Charleston Cou rier, a meeting of the citizens of Charleston, to express their sentiments on the demise of the late President of the United States, was held at Hibernian Hall at 12 m. on Friday. The Hall was densely packed, every seat and every available attending place being occu pied. The people of Charleston, old and young, were represented, very few of the military being in attendance. The national banner, draped in black, was hung over the orchestra. The meeting was intended for the full expression of the sentiment of this community on the assassination and death of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States. The meeting was called to order by Col. JamesL ynab, who proposed that the Hon. Wm. Aikeu be called to the Chair, which was received with great applause. The meeting was further organized by the ap £ ointment of Mr. Augustin L. Taveau and If. Jacob Williman, as Secretaries. Addresses were made by Hon. Wm. Aik en, John Phillips, Esq., and Col. James Lynali. The Committee to draft the resolu tions reported the following, which were at once unanimously adopted. The rather lengthy Preamble we are compelled to omit for lack of space. Resolved, That the people pf the city of Charleston, deeply deplore the assassination of His Excellency Abraham Lincoln, Presi dent of the United States of America. Rejoiced, That we regard the late Presi dent’s death as a national calamity, believing that measures by his efforts were being in augurated which would have restored peace to our distracted country. Revolved, That the assassination of the Chief Magistrate of the United States was an attrocious murder which merits universal condemnation. Resolved, That the Chairman be requested to forward a oopy of the proceedings of this meeting, with a letter of condolence, to Mrs. Lincoln and family, expressive of our sym pathy at their most distressing and afflictive bereavement. HOTEL ARRIVALS. PULASKI HOUSE, APRIL 24,15G5. Dr. Jno-Wilson, Savannah. A Hammond, Miss C A Dann, “ W R Woodward, U S N. Paymaster Russell, “ Joha Brown, “ TM Hudson, •* U Folger, U S steamer Petit. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF SAVANNAH, APRIL 24. Arrived—Steamer Edwin Lewis,' Savage, Hilton Head, via Fort Pulaski. i leared—Steamer Emelie, Bender, ntlton Head: Edwin Lewis, Savage, Fort Pulaski. I -!■-».■ ■■■ " 'IIIH2L -L' THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN GEN. GILLMORE’S OFFICIAL ORDER. llkadq’ks, Department of the South,) Hilton Head, 3. C., April 21, 1865. '} General Orders,) No. 48. ) The Commanding General announces with emotions of profound sorrow, that a great and overpoweriug grief has fallen upon the nation. Our venerated and beloved President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, has been taken from us by violence. In the very midst of our national rejoicings over the recent triumphs Os the national arms,'and on the anniversary of that dark day upon which our noble Flag received its first insult from treason, aud which had been specially set apart by Executive order as a day for its triumphant restoration to the place of its former humiliation, and while the heart of the Nation, buoyant with the renewed hopes of an early and a lasting peace, was overflowing -with emotions of fraternal for giveness toward its worst enemies, the hand of the stealthy assassin was invoked to per form the dreadful deed. Language can but feebly portray the enor mity of this crime, or the infamous guilt of those at whose-instigation it was committed. The murderer and his abettors will alike he consigned to the execration of mankind for all time. Befitting ceremonies will doubtl.ss be or dered by the War Department, as a tribute of respect for the memory of our lamented chief. Meanwhile, in the discharge of our present duties to our country and to our fellow men let us emulate his transcendent worth as a man, his zeal and fidelity as a patriot, and his consistency of conduct and conscientious discharge of duty as a public officer MO&E° mmand ° f Maj ° r GeQ ' Q ' A ' GILL ' . . L. M. Burger, Official A9S ‘ StaUt Ad J uta *‘ General. A D°C W ' ~AMK8 ’ Lt ' 54th Mass ' Vols. and SOCiiiTT ANNIVERSARY! — 4 The 115th Annual Meeting of the Union Society will be held, at the Exchange Long Room, on Tuesday, the -’ath inst.; at 11 k. m, that being the appointed day, as provided by the By-Law when tbe Anniversary falls on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Ihe Meeting on this occasion will be exclusively for the election of Ollicers aud payment of dues, Jtc. JOHN AL .COOPER, a P 22 * President Union Sooiety. MINI A TURK ALMANAC-THls^y.^ «18 23 I M ...I 321 036 4 M 646 26 1 TU...1 520 C3T «38 26 W ..I 619 C 37 8 , *26 2T Th ~| 513 633 all 813 28 Fr 51# 639 10 4 “ * 29 Sa..| 5K 639 wSB \ <* A CARD. ~ Niw York City, March 25th, 13*5 To the Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, am;* « tt,, Regiment New York Engineers. * l Comrades : While on duty here to-day, I have „ cei ved order, from the War Department, dated March 24th, mustering me out of service as your Colonel to date from 13th February last. e '' to For three years and a half i have not sought nor de sired greater distinction than to be your Conuncndinv Officer. » True to the country, the cause, and yourselves you have earned the proud position, and are Justly constd ered one of the best and most useful regiments in th« Army. ~ Your labors at Port Royal, on the Savannah river in the Siege of Fort Pulaski and its reconstruction' at Beaufort, Fort Clinch, James Island on three oc! casions, Craston. Frampton, Coosawhatchie and Pocatallgo; the Siege of Wagner and Gregg, Folly Island, and on the Stonoriver; at Edlstoandthe “Swamp Angel in Virginia; at Bermuda Hundred, before Fort Darling, In front of Petersburg; atFort Harrison and before Richmond; at Savannah, and other places lately in the Department of the South • together with the numerous offensive and defensive Works you have constructed, and your Mechanical devices, have passed into History. I cease to be your Commander, but wish still to be your friend. Your many virtues and soldierly conduct have endeared you to me. It is with great regret I find our official intercourse at an end; my act did not close it. Our labors, sufferings, achievements, the graves of our fallen heroes, and those they leave be hind, will forever be a bond between us. My earnest wish is, that your future may be as glo rious as your past career. To say that I thank you for the years of support,en couragement and assistance you have always given me, is far too little. I embrace and salute you all,and bid you farewell. EDWARD W. SERRELL. TO NEUTRALIZE OFFENSIVENESS. In many forms we use disinfecting agents. Impur breath, caused by bad teeth, tobacco, spirits or ca tarrh, is neutralized by Sosodout. 'Tis a healthfu beautifler, and a great luxury as a dontriflee. The re puisive breath is by its use rendered as fragrant as a rose, and coldness by friends or lovers will be no long er noticed. Sold by all Druggists. eodlw ap2o 'J'URTLE SOUP TO MORROW MORNINO, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, at 11 o'c 100 a. a. m , on rbyan street, at apß* g __ MATILDA TAYLOR. Phase; HotSE, Savannah, April 24,15C6. All loyal citizens of Savannah are invited to call on Monday and Tuesday, the 24th aud 20th inst., at tbs Parlor Pulaski House, where Major Gen. Gillmore. commanding the Departmeut of the South, will be happy to receive them between the hours of ten a, m. and two p. m. STEWART L. WOODFORD, apr24—2 Colonel and Chief oi Staff, D. S. lUTASONIC RING LOST. Tseflnier will confer a great favor and receive a suita lue-soxtird by returning It to tbe Savannah Daly Herald Office. ts ap2o OW'O P £ N . m BECKETT'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, North side of Broughton street, between Barnard and Whitaker streets,. SAVANNAH GA. The undersigned is happy to announce that be tbe above Gallery is NOW OPEN for the reception of visitors. Having engaged the services of Mr. E. H. Clapp, Photographer, well and favorably know lu several of the Northern cities, and having fitted up a SUPERB OPERATING ROOM, WITH BLUE LIGHT, ON THE GROUND PIOOR, With the latest Improvements in the Photographic Art, he is prepared to take SUPERIOR PICTURES, AT REASONABLE PRICES, - ♦* « \ * Large Stereoscopic aud Card views of PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH. FORT SUMTER, FORT MOULTRIE, And other places of Interest, on exhibition and for sale. jW. Views of Buildings, Mo capes, etc., takeu to order. " j|jgg Particular attention i yiug pictures of deceased and absent frlenuo. apr2s ts ISAAC BECKETT. XT S AVANNAH, " Savannah, Go,, April 23, ISCS. General Orders,) no. u. ; From the lat oi May next until farther orders a tax of one per cent, will be levied upon all imports admit ted within the limits of this District; also a tax of three per cent upon all Incomes of six hundred dollars or upwards from real estate. These taxea will be collected by the Snperviso/of Trade, who will turn over the amount accruing from them each month to the officer in charge of the civil fund. By command of , Brevet Major Gen. GROVER. Ouvxn Matthews. A. A. G. apr2u J^-OTICE. The Copartnership heretofore existing between C. K, Osgood and F. P. Halsey, under the name of Os good & Halsey, is this day dissolved, Mr. C, K. Os good retiring from the firm. The business will be continued by the undersigned to whom all claim* must be presented. All inoebted will please call aud settle immediately. »P 2O *> F. P. HALSEY & CO. FOB DISTRIBUTION 1 Government having tarnished the Relief Comillttee witn Lime for distribntien, dtiaens are required to their premises!* 6 * to purify Apply at the Exchange. apr2l— lw