d«-n. of North Carolina, relieving him of that trust, and expressing the President's acknow ledgflSent of the fidelity, the loyalty, and the discretion which have marked liis administra tion. (We omit the letter, as it is word for word the aajne which Mr. Sewardnddressed to each Governor previously relieved.]

The following telegram has been received from Governor Holden :

Rai,f.i<»h, N. C. l>ecember 23, Mt4, Mem: Wilti'ihi H. Sitrurd, Secretary of Shite .• Your