Jackson is reported to have joined a force of 500 on his march to Staunton. The scouts of Beverly are out to feel the country and gather information. Will keep you advised.

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

CLARKSBURG, W. VA., May 4, 1865.

Colonel CHARLES H. DAY,

Bulltown, W. Va.:

There is a rumor of an intended raid on West Virginia. Have your scouts well out. Be on the alert night and day, and keep me fully advised of all information and rumors.

N. WILKINSON,

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

SPRINGFIELD, May 4, 1865.

(Received 6.30 p.m.)

Honorable EDWIN M. STANTON:

The officers of the guard of honor having seen the remains of President Lincoln safely deposited in the vault, and having delivered the key to Captain Robert T. Lincoln, will start at 10 this evening by the express train via Pittsburg, Harrisburg, and Baltimore, for Washington.

E. D. TOWNSEND,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

Washington City, May 5, 1865.

ADJUTANT-GENERAL:

General Grant recommends that the following orders be issued, and you will prepare and promulgate them accordingly:

First. To muster out immediately all the cavalry whose term of service will expire before the 1st of September.

Second. To consolidate what cavalry will be left.

Third. To direct the quartermaster-general to sell all horses and mules on hand not fit for immediate issue.

Your obedient servant,

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.