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We find in the Bermuda Advocate, of April 26, a very full report of the examination of a confederate of Dr. BLACKUBN, a Mr. SWAN, in the infamous conspiracy to introduce yellow fever into New-York and other Northern cities by means of infected clothing. Mr. SWAN was cited before the magistrates at St. Georges, and after an examination of a large number of witnesses was committed for trial. The pressure on our columns is so great that we can give only the principal points of the testimony. The examination occupied several days. THE TESTIMONY. Mr. Thies, President of the Board...

OFFICIAL. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, May 13. Maj.-Gen. Dix: The following dispatch, just received from Gen. WILSON, announces the surprise and capture of JEFFERSON DAVIS and his staff, by Col. PRITCHARD and the Michigan Cavalry, on the morning of the 10th inst., at Irwinsville, in Irwin County, Georgia. EDWIN M. STANTON. Secretary of War. MACON, GA., May 12, 1865 -- 11 A.M. Lieut.-Gen. U.S. Grant and Hon. Secretary of War, Washington, D.C.: I have the honor to report that at daylight of the 10th inst., Col. PRITCHARD, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry, captured JEFF. DAVIS and family, with REAGAN, Postmaster-General; Col. HARRISON,...

OFFICIAL. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, May 13. Maj.-Gen. Dix: The following dispatch, just received from Gen. WILSON, announces the surprise and capture of JEFFERSON DAVIS and his staff, by Col. PRITCHARD and the Michigan Cavalry, on the morning of the 10th inst., at Irwinsville, in Irwin County, Georgia. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War. MACON, Ga., May 12, 1865 -- 11 A.M. Lieut.-Gen. U.S. Grant and Hon. Secretary of War. Washington, D.C.: I have the honor to report that at daylight of the 10th inst., Col. PRITCHARD, commanding Fourth Michigan Cavalry, captured JEFF. DAVIS and family, with REGAN, Postmaster-General; Col. HARRISON,...

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Special Dispatch to the New-York Times. WASHINGTON, Friday, May 12. The Fifth and Second Army Corps arrived and went into camp this afternoon at Bailey's Cross-roads, about five miles in the rear of Alexandria, having made the march from Richmond in about six days and a half. All along the route they met with the kindest treatment, and the deportment of the troops toward the citizens was of the most courteous character. The ground on which the troops are encamped to-night was covered by the encampment of MCCLELLAN's host in the Winter of 1861-2, before the real fighting had begun....

PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, May 11. JAY COOKE reports the subscriptions to the Seven-Thirty Loan to-day at $15,411,800. The largest Western subscriptions were: From Second National Bank of Chicago, $370,000. From Third National Bank of St. Louis, $131,000. The following were the largest Eastern subscriptions: From HENRY CLEWS & CO., New-York, $1,100,000. From Fourth National Bank, New-York, $1,100,000. From First National Bank, New-York, $1,000,000. From First National Bank, Philadelphia, $750,000. From First National Bank, Hartford, $300,000. From Second National Bank, Boston, $500,000. From Second National Bank, Providence, $230,000. From W. CROSS, Worcester, $233,000. From First National Bank of Jersey City, $200,000.Among the...

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May 10. The commission convened by Special Orders, No. 216, met at 10 o'clock this morning, consisting of the following details: Major-Gen. David Hunter, United States Volunteers. Major-Gen. Lewis Wallace, United States Volunteers. Brevet Major-Gen. August V. Kautz, United States Volunteers. Brig.-Gen. Albion P. Howe, United States Volunteers. Brig.-Gen. Robert S. Foster, United States Volunteers. Brevet Brig.-Gen. James A. Ekin, United States Volunteers. Brig.-Gen. T.M. Harris, United States Volunteers. Brevet Col. C.H. Tompkins, United States Army. Lieut.-Col. David R. Clendenin, Eighth Illinois Cavalry. Brig.-Gen. Joseph Holt, Judge-Advocate and Recorder. The orders convening the court having been read in...

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, May 9. President JOHNSON has issued a proclamation, declaring that, whereas armed resistance to the authority of the government in certain States heretofore declared to be in insurrection, may be regarded as virtually at an end, and the persons by whom that resistance as well as the operations of the insurgent cruisers were directed, are fugitives of captives; and, whereas, it is understood that certain cruisers are are still infesting the high seas, and others are preparing to capture, burn and destroy vessels of the United States, he enjoins all naval, military and civil officers of the United...

Special Dispatch to the New-York Time WASHINGTON, Monday, May 8. The advance of Gen, HOWARD'S army reached Blacks and Whites Station on the Southside Railroad on Saturday, having marched nearly one hundred and fifty miles in five days and a half. The brave boys are returning from the wars, and march with light hearts and elastic step. From Our Own Correspondent. RICHMOND, Thursday, May 4, 1865. Maj.-Gen. MEADE and his staff arrived here yesterday afternoon and will leave to-morrow morning. A considerable portion of the Army of the Potomac arrived at Manchester this morning, and will march through Richmond to-morrow...

Special Dispatches to the New-York Times. WASHINGTON, Sunday, May 7 -- 10 P.M. The correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, writing from Raleigh under date of the 3d Inst., gives the following particulars of the final surrender of JOHNSTON's army: RALEIGH, Wednesday, May 3. When Gen. JOHNSTON signified his intention of accepting the modified decrees of surrender, hostilities ceased, this time without a doubt as to their finality. Preparations were immediately made to move northward the corps that have marched from Atlanta to the sea, and from the metropolis of Georgia to the capital of North Carolina. The details of capitulation...

From Our Special Correspondent. RALEIGH, N.C., Monday, May 1, 1865. Lieut. Col. PARKER, of the Fourth New-Hampshire, captured by WHERLER's cavalry, near Magnolia, about three weeks since has just returned, having been paroled at Greensboro on the 16th ult. by BEAUREGARD. Quartermaster TILTON, of the same regiment, captured about the same time, also returned this morning. He was in Charlotte April 25. JEFF. DAVIS left there on that day, bound for Texas, escorted by a detachment of cavalry under Gen. ECHOLS and BASIL DUKE. They numbered about three thousand, and had with them a train of about twenty wagons. Gen....

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All Rebels, Without Regard to Rank or Employment, Allowed to Take the Oath of Amnesty. HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE JAMES, RICHMOND, Va., May 3, 1865. Major-Gen. Ord, Commanding Department of Virginia: GENERAL: All persons, without regard to their rank or employment in the civil or military service of the late rebel government, will be permitted to take the amnesty oath, and will receive the corresponding certificate. Those excluded from the benefit of such oath can make application for pardon and restoration to civil rights, which applications will be received and forwarded to the proper channels for the action of...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Thursday, May 4. The already large number of visitors who have been called here to view the remains of the late President LINCOLN, was increased last night and this morning by numerous arrivals from all quarters. The ground selected for the burial is exceedingly beautiful. The weather is clear and calm. SECOND DISPATCH. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Thursday, May 4. Large numbers have continued to visit the former residence of the late President, on the corner of Eighth and Jefferson streets. It is hung with mourning without, and tastefully decorated within. Large delegations from the adjoining States and neighboring settlements...

By the President of the United States of America. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas, It appears, from evidence in the Bureau of Military Justice, that the atrocious murder of the late President, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, and the attempted assassination of Hon. WM. H. SEWARD, Secretary of State, were incited, concerted and procured by and between. JEFFERSON DAVIS, late of Richmond, Va., and JACOB THOMPSON, CLEMENT C. CLAY, BEVERLY TUCKER, GEORGE N. SANDERS, W.C. CLEARY, and other rebels and traitors against the Government of the United States, harbored in Canada; Now, therefore, to the end that justice may be done, I, ANDREW JOHNSON, President...

The steamer Guiding Star arrived here, from New-Orleans the 25th and Havana the 28th, last evening. The destruction of the rebel ram Webb is fully confirmed. She passed New-Orleans under the heavy fire of our war vessels, the Lackawanna sending a 250 pound shot through her bows. Only one vessel, the Hollyhock, Lieut.-Commander GHERARDI, was ready to follow, which kept close upon the track of the Webb until 28 miles below the city, when the rebel saw the sloop-of-war Richmond ready for action, and turned for the shore, the Hollyhock going straight at her. The Webb's officers and crew fired...

RALAIOH N.C., Friday, April 18. The "Army of the Tennessee," and "Army of Georgia," take their departure from here in a day or two, for Richmond, Va. The "Army of the Ohio," Gen. SCHOFIELD commanding, consisting of the Tewenty-third and the Tenth Corps, remain, and will be distributed as a garrison force throughout the State. Gen. JOHNSTON's rebel army are to deliver up their effects to the United States authorities to-morrow, at Greensboro, seventy-five miles west of here. The following order has been issued by Gen. HOWARD. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, RALEIGH, N.C., April 27, 1865. To the Citizens...

WASHINGTON, Sunday, April 30. The following order has been issued by the President. EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, April 29, 1865. EXECUTIVE ORDER: -- Being desirous to relieve all loyal citizens and well-disposed persons residing in the insurrectionary States from unnecessary commercial restrictions, and to incourage them to return to peaceful pursuits, It is hereby ordered: First -- That all restrictions upon internal domestic and coastwise commercial intercourse be discontinued in such part of the States of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and so much of Louisiana as lies east of the Mississippi River, as shall be...

Special Dispatch to The New-York Times. WASHINGTON, Saturday, April 29. Gen. GRANT arrived here, to-day, direct from SHERMAN's headquarters. From one who was present when Gen. GRANT arrived there, we learn that the latter immediately on his arrival, sent a message to JOHNSTON that the Sherman-Johnston agreement had been disapproved, and that hostilities would recommence within forty-eight hours from the time the messenger passed within the rebel picket line. On the same day SHERMAN made a demand upon JOHNSTON to surrender. JOHNSTON requested a further armistice, and an interview, which was appointed for noon of the 26th. Gen. SHERMAN was...