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    SAVANNAH DAILY HERALD.
VOL. 1-NO. 118.
The Savannah Daily Herald
CMORNING AND EVENING^
18 PGIiLtSHED BY
S. W. MASON «fc CO..
At til Bay Street, Savannah. Georgia,
terms:
Per Copy Five Cents.
Per Hundred $3 50.
Per Year $lO 00,
advertising:
Two Dollars per Square of Ten Lines for first in
sertion ; One Dollar for each subsequent one. Ad
vertisements inserted in the morning, will, if desired,
appear in the evening without extra charge.
JOB PRINTING.
In every style, neatly and promptly done.
justness fejWbs.
AGENTS FOR iSBAEi. E. SEALV,
• • Wholesale Dealers in
ALES, W INES andIMPORTED LIQUORS,
Os all Kinds and Qualities.
No 5, MERCHANTS’ ROW,
Hii.TON Head, S. C
iunel lmo
gAVILLE & LEACH,.
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
MERCHANTS’ ROW,
HILTON HEAD, 9C.,
—AND—
CORNER BRYAIt STREET AND MARKET SQUARE,
SAVANNAH. GA.
maySO ts
J£RWIN & HARDEE,
FACTORS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
BAT STREET,
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.
Robert Erwin, Cass. S. Harder,
may3l-eod2m
J EWIS L. JONES,
SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
A o 17 Broadway, Seao York.
Liberal advances on Shipments to above Consign
ment, made by
HUNTER & GAMMELL.
Agents Pioneer Line Steamships,
84 Bay Street, Savannah.
Reference in New York—
Messrs, Scofford, Tu.eston & Cos.
may2o
QHARLE9 L. COLBY & CO.
SHIPPING, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
MERCHANTS.
JONES STOCK, CORNER BAY AND AIIERCORN STREETS,
SAVANNAH, GA.
LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES
Made on Consignments to the firm of Chas. L. Colby,
of New York, or to our friends in Boston.
A. 11. HOLWAY, Resident Partner.
references;
Messrs. Dabney, Morgan & Cos., New York.
Jarivs Slade, Esq., New' York.
Hon. J W r iley Edmunds, Boston.
Gardner Colby, Esq., Boston. may 18—ts
ON NEW' YORK.
FOR SALE BY
H. BRIGHAM,
ap£6 ts U3 Bay street.
STEELE & BURBANK,'
ii Merchants'Row,
_ „ Hilton Head, S. C.
Call the attention of Wholesale and Retail purchasers
to their superior, stock of
MILITARY. AND NAVAL CLOTHING
. AND '
FURNISHING GOODS,
W atches, Clocks, Fancy Goods, Jewelry, and Plated
Ware,Swords, Sashes, Belts, Embroideries, Boots, Caps
Fi Glasses, Gauntlets Gloves, &c.. <fcc., &c.
O-PARTNERSHIP,
The undersigned have this day farmed a co-partner
ship under the firm name of Charles L. Coloy & Cos ,
lor the transaction of business as Shipping, Commis
sion and Forwarding Merchants.
CHARLES L. COLBY,
ALEXANDER H. HOLWAY,
S.PAGE EDMAND9.
. Savannah. Qa„ May 10th, ISUS. ts maylt
RW. CAMPBELL, VETERINARY SURGEON
• having reopened hie office- and yard, on Wil
liam street, is now prepared to treat Con scientific
all diseases incident to Horses that are
susceptible of remedy. Charges moderate. Cares
warranted. Term* cash. feblG ts
Bakery & confectionery establish -
MENT AT BEAUFORT.
We respectfully call the attention of the public to
our Bakery & Confectionery Establishment in Sam.
A. Cooley’s Building at Beaufort, at which we are
prepared promptly to fill any orders which may be for
warded to ns. Special attention is paid to the man
ufacture of Ornainentai Pieces, Fancy Confectionery
and Elegant Pastry, for holiday on'estival tables
Feb. b-ts McMANUS & MURRAY.*
J>OST QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE,
Central Railroad Bank,
Savannah, Ga., June Ist, 1865.
In pursuance of orders, received at this office, all
citizens occupying buildings, whose owners are ab
sent within the Rebel lines, or buildings, or other
property belonging to disloyal persons, will, unless
such buildings have been previously assigned—rent
free—settle the rents for the same, due the Uni
cd States, at this office or or before the 10th of
June.
A failure to comply with the above will cause a
forfeiture of all claims to further occupation.
S. S. STARR,
unel Capt. and A. Q. M„ in charge of buildings.
JpROVOST COURT NOTICE.
i a ?, f u aft *T this date - the First Provost Court, Ist
Bieut. Eben Parsons, J/-., Judge, will be held at the
tL S U, t cornur °‘ Bull and Bay streets.
I he Second Provost Court, Capt. James M. Walton,
Judge, wm be held in the room over Adams’ Express
Co.’b office, corner Bay and Drayton streets
n /J rwpective jurisdictions are fixed hv General
8,1 partieß having business before
saul Courts will govern themselves accordingly
mar2o PROVOST JUDGES.
Jjlrg mtb (nothing.
H. A. TOPHAM.
13S CONGRESS STREET, SAVANNAH, GA,,
NO. 7 MERCHANTS’ ROW, HII.TON HEAD,
Calls the attention of Wholesale and Retail purchasers
to his superior Stock of
MILITARY, NAVAL and CITIZENS' CLOTHING,
BOOTS,
SHOES,
REGULATION HATS,
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS* PS ’ * U<l
For sale at the Lowest Market price.
Additions to Stock received by every Steamer from
New York. may2s-2m
£ V E S’
GENTLEMENS FURNISHING EMPORIUM,
Corner Bull Street end Bay Lane,
Opposite Post Office,
SAVANNAH, GA.
A FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FINE
FURNISHING GOODS.
HATS, CAPS. CLOTHING,
UMBRELLAS, NOTIONS,
TOILET ARTICLES, Ac.
may2B—eod2w •
C. NOR V ELL & CO.
CORNER BULL AND BAY STREETS,
DAVE JUST RECEIVED
THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE STOCK
OF—
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HATS AND CAPS.
EVER OFFERED IH THIS MARKET,
Which will be sold
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
■ ETOM THE MOST FAVORABLE TERMS.
PRINTS’.
Lawns, latest styles,
Organdies,
Organdie Robes,
Ginghams,
Jaconets,
Mozambiqnes,
Bareges, all kinds,
Crape Maretz, ail colors,
•MOURNING GOODS.
THIS DEPARTMENT IS COMPLETE IN ALL ITS DETAILS.
G L O V* E S
Ladies’ and Gents’ Black and Colored Kids, best make,'
Lisle, all colors,
Silk, ail colors,
Fillet Mits.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Linen Cambric. Hemstitched,
Gents’ Printed Borders,
Gents’ Silk.
H O 9 *1 E R Y *.
Ladies' Black and White Silk,
Ladies' Black and White Cotton,
Misses' Black and White Cotton,
Children’s Black and White Cotton,
Ladies’ and Misses’ Gauze Merino Vests,
Gents’ Merino Y’ests.
UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS.
Ribbons,
Bonnet and Belt, all kinds.
bonnet's . |
White,Black and Colored Straw ouil Braid Bonnets
Ladies' Misses’ and Children's Flats, in great va
riety,
A full assortment of Gents’ aad Boys’ Hats.
FANS IN EVERY VARIETY.
large and well assorted stock of ladies'
ANI» GENTS' SHOES,
CLOTHING.
Linen and Cassimere Summer Suits,
Alapaca Coats,
A Full assortment of Military Dress and Fatigue
Uniforms.
_ mty2o
gTRAW GOODS. ~ i
Just received from N« w York a flue Invoice of
STRAW HATS,
Suitable for the Southern Trade, KDich wfll be sold at
reasonable prices, or excb anged ifcr Rice or Cotton.
Address, B. J.,
mav3l-2t Savannah P.p.
gTRAW GOODS ’ '
A well selected aftuoe* irable invoice of Straw Goods,
suitable lor the Nostthwr* trade, for sale on reasonable
terms. Address, jj j,
™y 3l - 2t SavannahP.O.
jyj OSQUITO NETTINO,
AT
ma y 2o L. C, NORVELL & CO’S.V
i .fs. jjiii..w
QLD "NEWSPAPERS,” ,M "" 1
FOR WRAPPING PAPER,
For sale at the
SAVANNAH HERALD OFFICE
NO. 11l BAV STREET,
mar 22
AT EWS-Df BALERS AND OTHER© DESIRING The
J.T Savannah Dajl.y Hkald at Wholsale an re
quested to send in tfceir orders as e*rly in advance as
practicable, W. MASON A CO.
SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1865.
insurance
YORK
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE AGENCY.
Insurance on all descriptions of Property here, or
the Ocean, or Inland Navigation, can be obtained, in
three of the largest Fire and Marine Companies in the
City of New York at reasonable rates, hy applying to
A. A. LANE, Agent.
Office in Sorell’s Building. Bull st., up stairs.
Savaunah, May 31,1565 ma_v3l-7t
JNSURANCE AGENCY. ~
OCEAN. RIVER. FIRE.
The undersigned hold commissions from the leading
Insurance Corporations of New York, representing
an aggregate cash Capital ot over
FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS,
and are prepared to issue Policies to cover Fifty
Thonsand Dollars on one application upon
Fire Risks at Savannah and inland towns.
Cotton and Merchandise—in transit on
’ the Augusta and Macon Rivers,
and Ocean Risks generally.
PROMPT 9 E T T I. E M E H T OF L 0 6SF. 8,
L: C. NORVELL St CO.,
jmay29—4 Bull street, opposite Post Office.
QOLVM BI A N
(MARINEj INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW' YORK.
CASH CAPITAL $3,500,000.
,/ s
%
The undersigned are prepared to Insure under Open
Policy from the above Company to the extent of SIOO,-
000 in property in any ft ret class Steamer, and from
$50,000 to $75,000 on any first sailing vessel, on
the most favorable New York terms.
For further particulars apply to
CHARLES L. COLBY & CO
Jones Block, corner Bay an! Abercorn streets,
mavis ts Savannah, Gs.M
£JNITEI) STATES
SEVEN-THIRTY LOAN.
THIRD SERIFS,
TWO HUNDRED and THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS.
By authority of the Secretary of the Treasury, the
undersigned, the General Subscription Agent for the
sale of United States Securities, offers to the public the
third series of Treasury Notes, bearing seven and
three-tenths per cent, interest per annum, known a*
the
SEVEN-THIRTY LOAN.
These notes are issued under date of July 15,1565,
and are payable three years from that date in curren
cy, or are convertible at the option of the holder into
U. 9, FIVE-TWENTY SIX PER CENT.
GOLD-BEARING BONDS.
These Bonds are now worth a handsome premium,
and are exempt, as are all the Government Bonds,
from State, County , and Municipal taxation, which adds
from one to three per cent , per annum to their vulue, ac
cording to the rate levied upon other property. The
interest is payable semi-annually by coupons attached
to each note, which may be cut off and sold to any
bank or banker.
The interest at 7.30 per cent, amounts to
One cent per day on a SSO note.
Two cents per day on a SIOO note.
Ten cents per day on a SSOO note.
Twenty cents per day on a SI,OOO note.
One Dollar per day on a $5,000 note.
Notes of all the denominations named will lie prompt
ly furnished upon receipt of subscriptions.
The Notes of this Third Series are precisely sirailat
in form and privileges to the Seven-Thirties already
sold, except that the Government reserves to itself the
option of paying interest in gold c in at 0 per cent., in
stead of C 3-lOths in currency. Subscribers will deduct
the interest in eurrencyupto July 15th, at the time
when they subscribe.
The delivery of the notes of this third series of the
Seven-thirties will commence bn the ]at of June, and
will be made promptly and continuously after that
date.
The slight change made in the conditions of this
THIRD SERIES affects only thp matter of interest.
The payment in gold, if made, .will be equivalent to
the currency interest of the higher rate.
The return to specie payments, in the event of which
only will the option to pay the interest in Gold be avail
ed of, wouid so reduce and equalize prices that pur
chases made with six per cent, in gold would be fully
equal to those made with seven and three-tenths per
cent, in currency. This is
. THE ONLY LOAN IN MARKET
Now oflered by the Government, and its superior ad
vantages make it the
GREAT POPULAR IXJAN OF THE PEOPLE.
Less thaD $230,000,000 of the Loan authorized by
Congress are now on the market. This amount, at the
rate at which it is being absorbed, will all be subscrib
ed for within sixty days, when the notes will undoubt
edly command a premium, as has uniformly been the
case on closing the Subscriptions to other Loans.
In order that citizens of every town and section of
the country may be offorded facilities for taking the
Loan, the National Banks, State Banks, and Private
Bankers throughout the country have generally a; reed
to receive subscriptions at par. Subscribers will select
their own agents, in whom they have confidence, and
who only are to be responsible for the delivery of the
note-i for which they receive orders.
JAY COOKE, Subscription Agent,
No. 114 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
may2ti-ist
Ladies', Misses’ and Children’s, all styles;
Men’s Calf and Congress Gaiters;
At lowest crices, to close invoices, by
At lowest pr. RANDETX,
jnncl-3 193 Bay sL, near Barnard.
CIDER FOR SALE,
To families by the quart or gallon, at *
O’MEARA A CO’S
over Adams’ Express Office, Bay street. I
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FURTHER EXTRACTS FRO If
X. V. FILES TO THE ftStli.
THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS.
THE LAST EYLALE.MEYT OF THE FOLK
YEARS’ WAR.
Jeff. Davis and Jack Ketch.
THB MEXICAN SITUATION.
Jefferson Davis Indicted for
Treason,
Tlie Amnesty Proclamation
Void.
The Trial.
Ia the trial of the assassination conspira
tors yesterday, the first evidence taken was
that ot additional witnesses for the prosecution
The following is the substance of the facts
elicited:
George P. Edmonds, of Burlington, Ver
mont, who was counsel for the government
of the United States in the examination of
the St. Albans raiders in Canada, testified to
Jacob Thompson, Clement C. Clay, aud
George N. Sanders being in attendance as de
fenders of the raiders, and identified the
paper produced in the Canadian court, signed
by the rebel Secretary of War, authorizing
Lieutenant Young, the leader of the raiders,
aud his party to carry on depredations along
our Northern border. In this document
Young was directed to report to Thompson
and Clay for instructions
The prisoner Atzerodt was identified by
Colonel Nevius, of Genesee, N. \, as the
man who, on the afternoon ol the 12th
of April, in the Kirkwood House, Washing
ton, inquired for aud was directed by him to
the room of Vice President Johnson.
Some others of Dr. Mudd's former slaves
testified regarding his absence from home at
different times shortly prior to the assassina
tion, and to where he went on those occa
sions, and also relative to Booth's and Har
old's visit to the Doctor’s house and the
latter's associations with and assistance to
the rebels.
Several Witnesses were called by the de
fence and examined with the design of im
peaching the veracity of some of those who
have testified agaiust Dr. Mudd, and to en
deavor to show that the Doctor had not
given aid and comfort to the rebels. He
had, however, they stated, provided food aud
shelter for some of the citizens iu 1861, who
had become alarmed lest they should be ar
rested at the time that General Sickles was
in that region of country.
Mr. Ford, the proprietor of the theatre in
which President Lincoln was assassinated,
who had been confined in the Old Capitol
Prison since shortly after the tragedy, and
John S.Clarke, brother-in-law of Booth, were
yesterday unconditiomaily released, by or
der of the Secretary of War.
The Fight at Boco Chico, the Last En
gagement of the War.
New Orleans despatches contain further
details of the flight at Boco Chico, Texas, on
the 12tli inst., which, though but a trifling
affair in itself, will probably hereafter be re
membered, now that the rebellion is ended
the surrender of Kirby Smith, as the last
engagement in the desperate four years strug
gle. The battle was between a few hundred
men on each side, Col. Barrett commanding
the Unionists and Gen. Slaughter the Rebels.
The national loss was seventy-two in killed,
wounded and captured, Col. Barrett being
compelled to retreat, owing to Gen. Slaugh
ter being reinforced. It is reported that-the
rebels put to death all the Union prisoners.
On Friday, the 12th inst., one company of
the First Texas (Union), with about two hun
dred and fifty soldiers from the Sixty-second
United Slates colored infantry, under the
command of Col. Barrett, were marcLn-d up
the Rio Grande from Brazos Santiago.
At the Pass of Boco Chico Gen. Slaughter
met the advancing force with about five
hundred men. A tight ensued, and General
Slaughter was compelled to Jtrll back in the
direction of Brownsville. Here he was reiu
foregd with infantry and artillery.
Colonel Barrett then attempted to fall back
on Brazos, hut the rebels pressed him so close
that lie lost seventy-two men killed, wound
ed and prisoners.
Captain Temple and Lieutenant Ludwick,
of the Thirty-fourth Indiana, were among the
captured.
Only four soldiers belonging to the Sixty
second United States colored infantry, are
reported captured, but with the exception of
fifteen of the company of the First Texas
cavalry, the whole were Killed, wounded or
captured.
It is rumored that all those who were cap
tured were executed. This is not impossible
as both parties were Texans.
The following is General Slaughter’s offi
cial report of the affair : „
HeadqrV, Western Sub-District, >
Texas; in the Field, May 13, ’65.)
Capt. L. G. Aldrich, Asst. Adj. General .•
We attacked the enemy—about eight-hun
dred strong—this evening at three o’clock,
and drove him in confusiou eight miles, kill
ing and wounding about thirty and capturing
eighty prisoners, with many arms and accou
trements. OwiDg tq the scattered condition
of the men, a halt was ordered. Captain Car
riugton’s command coming up, lie was
again attacked and driven within one mile of
Brazos, when darkness put an end to the
pursuit. Had not our artillery horses broken
down, we would, doubtless, have captured
the whole command.
I cannot speak too highly of the sagacity
of Colonel Ford and the gallantry of his
command. Our loss was four or five severely
wounded. We did not have three hundred
in the fight, large numbers not having arriv
ed.
J, E. Slaughter, Brigadier Gen. Com’g. *
Official—L. G. Aldrich, Assist. Adj, Gen.
PRICE. 5 CENTS
Jeff Davis and .lark Ketch.
Hundreds of letters have been received by
the President, from all parts of the country,
many of them from discharged soldiers, pray
ing to be allowed the privilege of playing
Jack Ketch for Jeff Davis; and an equal
number of letters have been received from
ladies all over the States, suggesting the dis
position to be made of the female toggery in
which Jeff Davis played his part of “women
aud children.” There was received to-day at
the Executive office, a long rope, stained
black, • made of South Carolina cotton, and
{>rovided with two slip nooses, artistically
ashioned, seut by the daughter of the first
rope maker who erected a rope-walk near
Boston, with a request that it should be used
in haugiug Davis and Breckinridge. This is
the third coil of rope that has been forward
ed for tbis purpose.
There arc constant applications at the War
Department for permission to inspect Jeff.
Davis’ historical female toggery, which are
necessarily declined, as otherwise the rush
would interfere too much with public busi
ness. An evening paper suggests that they
be placed in a case in the Patent Office, to
accommodate all who may desire to- see the
last ditch of the Southern confederacy.
Release of Manager Ford and John 8.
Clarke from Prison.
The Secretary of War to-day ordered the
unconditional release from the Old Capi
tol prison of John T. Ford, proprietor of
Fold’s Theatre, and John S. Clarke, brother
in-law of the assassin Booth.
On Friday night while the fire was still ra
ging on Broad street, the guard discovered
a fire iu the parlor of Mr Fargo on Renold
street. On proceeding to the building ho
found the curtains of one of the windows
was in flamesalso a portion of the wood
work. As the flames had not made much
headway they were quickly extinguished.
The tire was undoubtedly the work of an in
cendiary. Our citizens should be doubly
watchful and vigilant uutii matters get set-'
tied.
Express Enterprise.— We understand that
the Express Company will start a wagon line
North which will run to Columbia, Charlotte,
Greensboro, Raleigh, Danville, Richmond,
Goldsboro, Wilmington and intermediate
points.
It will run regularly hereafter, leaving Au
gusta every Monday.
The Mexican Situation.
From Matamoras. Mexico, now become a
point of much interest, owing to the struggle
for supremacydn progress iu its vicinity be
tween the republican and imperial forces,
despatches have been received to tile 15th
inst., giving most interesting details of events
there and along the Meccan border. When
Gen. Negrete, with a considerable force of
republicans, appeared before Matamoras, af
ter important successes in the interior, all
was excitement and alarm; but Gen. Mejia,
the imperial commandant, though having but
a small body of troops under aim, resolved
to defend his position, aud made every pre
paration. Some skirmishing took place, but
suddenly, iu the night, Negrete, for-some un
explained reason, marched his army away, it
was said, to Monterey. On tho 15th inst.
quiet had returned to the town, and Mejia
having received reinforcements, he was con
fident of holding it if again attacked. The
republicans were said to' be very finely armed
and equipped. Where they got their materi
el from was not known. Matamoras and
other Mexican towns on the Rio Grande have
severely felt the collapse of the rebellion.—
During its existence they prospered amazing
ly, and their merchants and business men
were rapidly acquiring wealth, owing to the
profits of the blockade running trade. Now
that the demand tor the contraband goods is
at an end, these- towns have sunk to their
former insignificant business proportions,—
Mr. Wood, the American Consul inMatamo
ras, confines himself to the duties of a com
mercial agent, and is not interfered with by
the imperial authorities.
Jefferson Darla Indicted,
A true bill of indictment for treason has
been found against Jeff. Davis by the Grand
Jury of Washington, and it is said that as
soon as the attendance of the witnesses for
the prosecution can be procured he will be
taken from the casemate in Fortress Monroe,’
where he is now in close confinement, and
conveyed to Washington for trial.
Washington, May, 26, 1865.
The Grand Jury of the District to-day
found a bill of itdictment against Jeff. Da
vis afld John C. Breckenridge for high trea
son. Davis and Breckenridge are indicated
separately. The overt act was the raid in
July last within the District of Columbia
and the jurisdiction of this Court, the killing
of citizens * and the destruction of prop
erty. Breckenridge being present in person
and Jeff. Davis constructively. District At
torney Carrington announced the fact in the
Court, and asked for the bench warrant in
the case of Breckenridge, who is still at.
large. He also asked that such steps may
be taken as will bring Davis before the
Court for trial. .
Tlie Amnesty Proelamat lon does not re
store Citizenship.
Washington, May 26,. J 865. *
The Attorney General has just made a most
important decision. He affirms that the am
nesty proclamation was a means only only
to secure a specific purpose, which was the
suppression of the rebellion. The rebellion
ended, the amnesty is void. It does not le
store citizenship, property, or vested rights.
The President has no power to pardon ex
cept for what is past. The executive clemen
cy cannot stretch to the future. Therefore,
decrees of confiscation there must stand. The
decision will be given to the public in a few
days.
The National Loan. —The recent falling
off in the subscriptions to the Seven-Thirty
Loan is attributable to the fact that fears
have been entertained that there might be a
tight money market, but of this there need
ke no apprehension as there will be no
demand on the National banks for some
time to come, as there are now sufficient
funds in the hands of the Assistant, Treasu
rer to pay all the present wants of the Gov
ernment. -rr’fct