Specials to the New York Papers

(Times Correspondence)

WASHINGTON, May 19. – The Universal topic is on the course of the President’s proclamation denouncing the conduct of Major General Hunter.

It was understood yesterday that the President would wait till advised of the authenticity of the alleged proceeding of Hunter, but to-day it was too obvious that the mischief would be irreparable if immediate action was not taken.

The effect in Washington has been most happy and reassuring.  The grand patriarchial spirit manifested yearning for the good of the whole nation, more than ever, raises the President in the confidence and love of the people, and increases the sway he has over all extremes of political parties here.

The Senate Committee on Commerce gave Mr. Lathrop, the newly appointed Collector for New Orleans, a hearing to-day.  His statement, however, in his own behalf, did not alter the unfavorable decision previously arrived at by the Committee.  Mr. Lathrop requested an opportunity to have his name withdrawn, which was granted.

The President will probably send in the name of Cuthbut Bullett, to-morrow, for the same position.  Mr. Bullett has been a merchant and a resident of New Orleans for over 20 years, and left there last year because of his loyalty to the Union.

(Herald Dispatch)

It is stated that Gov. Stanley is greatly grieved at the course of Gen. Hunter, and until the prompt and emphatic proclamation of the President to-day, was unwilling to undertake the offices assigned to him in North Carolina.

It is clear that what rebels there are this side of the Blue Ridge, are between Gen. McDowell’s corps, Fredericksburgh and Richmond.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 24, 1862, p. 4

Washington News

WASHINGTON, May 20. – Hon. Edwin Stanley is on the eve of departure for North Carolina. – To-day he received his commission as Military Governor of that State.  He is invested with the powers, duties and functions of that State, including power to establish all necessary offices and tribunals and suspend the writ of habeas corpus during the pleasure of the President, or until the loyal inhabitants shall organize a State government in accordance with the laws of the United States.  His powers are exactly similar to those with which Gov. Johnson, of Tennessee, is vested.

An army officer, just arrived here from Port Royal denied the published statement that at the last accounts our pickets were within four miles of Savannah.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 24, 1862, p. 4