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the Savannah Daily Herald.
8. W. Mason A Cos., .Pbowifioun.
Samuei. W. Mabok, Eoitob.
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SAVANNAH, FRIDAY, JUNK 16, 1965.
THE COMING FOURTH OF JULY.
We respectfully invite every loyal resident
of Savanuab, soldier or citizen, to •all at the
Hkkalh office, 111 Bay street, to-day, and
add his uame to our subscription list to raise
a fund foMhe proper observance of next In
dependence Day. Those who cannot afford
five dollars may give one, and even five cent
subscriptions will not be rejected, while such
as have the means to give large amounts
will have expended it for a creditable object.
The Queen- Sisieks.— This company of
performers, who have from one and another
discouraging cause, been compelled to post
pone their entertainments from night to night,
at last annonce that they will positively per
form at the Savannah Theatre this evening.
Since we have been here this company
have only appeared betore the public on a
single oecason. On that evening their house
was full, and tlierq was also a most flatter
ing representation of the female beauty of
Savannah. We can scarcely doubt that to
night there will be an equally brilliant atten
dance.
There has been circulated a report that Mr.
W aldron, or some of those under his care
and charge, were, at cue time, so disloyal as
to, in a public performance, trample under foot
the Amerieau Stars and Stripes. Yesterday
Mr. Waldron went before the proper officer,
attended by a number of his friends, and
found no one who was prepared to set forth
and maintain the charge of disloyalty. The
result was that it was ascertained that Mr.
Waldroo had takeu the oath, and that so far
as can be known the entire family are
loyal.
The pieces to-night are “The Toodles” and
the "Bough Diamond.”
A Nuisance that Requires Immediate
Abatement —The Ordinances of the city of
Savannah prohibit all persons from bathing
in Savannah river, from sunrise to sunset, in
all that portion of the stream between
Musgrove Creek, which is west of the
Savannah and Ogeechee Canal, on the wes
tern boundary of the city, aud east of the
eastern wharves lying east of Lamar’s canal.
An offence to be complained ot has been daily
committed during the past week. From early
dawn until sunset, men aud boys have beeu
bathing in the docks foot of Drayton aud
Abereoru streets; some who are expert swim
mers, in many instances have traversed the
wharves between Drayton and Abereoru
streets, in a perfectly nude condition. Mauy
ladies who desired yesterday evening aud
the previous evening to pass this point were
turned back on account of this exhibition.
The steamers conveying passengers between
Savannah and Hilton Head, usually depart
from the wharves where this offence is com
mitted.
Licenses. —The “Post Fund," ihe fount an
frooi which flows so many streams of use
fullness and comfort to the needy of our
city, and which, imperceptibly to most peo
ple, contributes so much to the health of our
city and the comfort of our citizens, seems to
be in a way of receiving immediate contribu
tions to a considerable amount.
General Order Number JG, issued by Gen.
W oodford, and published in our columns
this morning, provides tor
made to this fund, which
amount to a considerable sum. The new
order levies a specified tax on Theatres, Con- (
certs and every sort of public exhibitions, all
of which money is to be immediately paid
into the Post Fund. By a reference to the
Order itself, the exact amount of the tariff in
every case can be ascertained.
It seems to be a judicious, fair, and im
partial airangement.
Arrival of the Steamer Jeff Davis from
Goldwibe’s Run.— This steamer, from the
above point on the Upper Savannah River,
rrrived at the wharf in this city yesterday
afternoon. Capt. Henry reports the river as
falling. Yesterday (Wednesday) morning the
steamer Standish, bound up the river, passed
Goldmire Run at three o'clock.
The following are the passengers by the
Jeff Davis: Col. Martin J. Ford, Miss Julia
McKean, Miss Kate Reynolds, and Miss Mary
Fulton.
Correction. Mr. Jackson B. Sheftall
writes us a letter to say that his evidence in
the case of Mr. Little, who it is said was at
saulted by negroes near the market last Tues
day, was, accidentally doubtless, incorrectly
reported. He says that he did not see Henry
Maxwell draw a kuife on Mr. Little, and did
not, or at any rate did not intend to so testify.
Regatta of the New York Yacht Club.
The attention ot the New York public has
been occupied with the grand aunnai regatta
of the New York Yacht Club The regatta
took place on Wednesday the Bth iust. There
were nine entries, and eight started, viz—
Sloops Annie and Bonita, schooners Maiia
Commodore Stevens, Magic, Vice Commo
dore Wm H. McYkkar, the Calypso, Haze,
Juniata and Breeze. The yatchts started
from Owl's Head, coursed around the buoy
at the Southwest Spit and the Lightship aud
returned, a distance of about forly miles
The Maria came in first, the Maggie second
and the Annie third—the two last winning
the prizes, the Maria's excess of tonnage giv
ing the advantage to the Magic. The wind
was light and variable all day. The distance
ot the course was about forty miles, but some
ot the yatchts must have gone near sixty.
KfrEPLUffrEftE OAT.
Proposed C#lehr*flo«» of the Coinink
Fourth of July.
The anniversary of the Declaration of our
National Independence is fast approaching.
It is a day on which all sections of the com
mon country will unite iu rejoicing over the
return ot peace, and the reassured perma
nence of the institutions of our forefathers.—
It will beau occasion when all classes of our
citizens cau at last kneel at a common shrine,
and keep step together in the triumphal
march in honor of the founders of the Great
Republic. Whatever differences have re
cently divided us, an ardent pride in the he
rotem of the signers of the Declaration of In
dependence is still -cherished iu every Ameri
can heart. The celebration of tlie glorious
Anniversary this year is to be marked with
unusual demonstrations throughout the coun
try. The note of preparation has already
been sounded iu all the principal cities ot the
North. The cities of the South should not
be behind hand iu doing honor 10 the birth
day of popular rights aud democratic institu
tions. The proper measures should be taken
immediately iu this city.
The City Council should hold a meeting
at once, aud through suitable committees,
take direction of the movements which the
citizens will doubtless cordially initiate. Per
haps it would be well for a committee to be
appointed at ouce from the citizens at large,
to co-operate with the city Government. Os
course the military authorities will gladly
offer every assistance to the efforts towards
a fittiug recognition of the Fourth of July,
and their aid would be almost indispensable!
A military display must certainly form a fea
ture in the ceremonies of the day, as well as
salutes of artillery at morning, noon and
night. We might suggest a parade of the fire
department and a procession comprising the
various civil organizations of the city
to take place at au early hour of the
day, before the heat should make it uncom
fortable iu the streets- A “monster” public
concert by the combined military bauds now
in the city would be a very attractive item in
the programme. Appropriate public exer
ciser should be held iu a suitable hall or in
the open air, including the Reading of the
Declaration of Independence aud au oration
by some able speaker. The various bells of
the city, aud the chimes on St. John’s
Church, should join in the patriotic jubilee,
while every building should be appropriately
decorated and every flag-staff bear the Amer
ican flag. It is proposed to wind up the cel
ebration with the usual display of fireworks in
the evening, and a portion ot the requisite mon
ey has already beeu subscribed for that object',
as the subjoined list will show. It is desired
to raise sis teen hundred dollars, and it should
be done before Saturday morning, so that the
order for the pyrotechuics can be forwarded
to New York by the Arago, as will be neces
sary to secure them in season. We have en
deavored to forward this movement by every
exertion iu our power, and yesterday receiv
ed, in behalf ot the fund, the following sub
scriptions. The list is still open at the Heb
ai.d ofliee for additional names, aud all are
invited and urged to call and subscribe what
ever amouut their public spirit prompts:
L. C. Nor veil A Cos., cor. Bay & Bull
streets. - SIOO 00
j&rMtok Riddell, Pulaski House... 50 00
& Cos., IGS Buy stseet... 25 yO
S. W. Mason & Cos., Savannah
Herald ! 25 00
James Burke, cor. Price aud Bryan
Greets 25 00
Hilton & Randell, 193 Bay street... 25 00
Israel R. Sealy & Cos., 210 Bay st 25 00
P. B Marsh, Battersby’s Warehouse, 25 00
Charles J. Colby & Cos., cor. Bay and
Abereoru streets, 25 00
A. M. Scarbrough & Cos., 140 Con
gress street, 10 oo
Capt. W. A. Beard, 154 Congress st., 25 00
W. W. Lincoln, cor. Congress aud
Bull streets 10.00
J. B. Presdee, 109 Broughton street. 10.00
W. M. Walsh, M. D., cor. Baruard
and Broughton streets 25.00
U. Cranston, 91 Bryan street 10.00
W. M. Williams, cor. Bryan street
and Johnson Square 10.00
C. E. Wakefield, cor. Johusou sqr.
and St. Julian street 5.00
J. E. Hayes, Savannah Republican. 50.00
Mortimer Thomson, Savanuah
Herald . 5.00
Edward H. Clement, Savannah
Herul J 5.00
H. H. Eden, Savannah Herald 5.00
Canadian Kcwi,
The Toronto Globe of June f>th, speaking
of the proposed joining of the Upper and
Lower Provinces of the Cannds, says : The
Globe of June sth announces that the Cana
dian delegates are meeting with marked suc
cess, in regard to the measures for the con
federation of the British Provinces. The
poliby proposed in .dudes a basis upon which
the connection batw&n England and Canada
will be placed upon a firm and lasting foun
dation, and also includes measures to imme
diately euhauce the prospeaity of the country,
by fully developing its resources.
Mrs. Warren Porter ot Greenfield Mass.,
who fell asleep last October and remained
unconscious for three days, and took auotuA
nap of five days’ duration, has since that time
been gradually recovering and is able to ride
out. All remedies failed to restore her until
electricity was tried.
fetwtfttloa of (lac Colored Children,
The Gen&al Order Numbet 45, Isssued by
till Post Commander, Gen. Woodford, yes
terday, and which is published in our columns
tbit morning, can scarcely fail to attract
general attention. Ir will doubtless pro
voke some adverse comment, and will, per
haps, not please all persons who are in
terested in the matter, but we are convinced
that all thoughtful people who will take the
matter into proper consideration will recog
nize at once the wisdom and timeliness of
the order.
The facts seems to be that heretofore pro
vision has been made in public schools for
the education ot white children only, and
that the colored children have been left en
tirely to the charities of private individuals.
The present Order is intended to, as far as
possible, remedy tbis state of tbiugs, and to
give the colored children the same education
al privileges in the public schools as are now
enjoyed by white children.
Private schools, academies, and all sorts of
special educational establishments, are, of
course, subject to the special rules and regu
lations of the special and personal proprie
tor. It any such proprietor chances to ex
clude children on account of color, he has a
right to do it; but it is precisely the same
right he would havq to shut out, at the bid
ding of his arbitrary will, all children with
blue eyes, so with black hair. If you set up
the rule iu one instance you must follow it
to its logically legitimate conclusion, and
there is just as much reason why a scholar
with a blue eye should be excluded fiom an
educational establishment, as cuhy one with
a black skin should be shut out.
Nature bestowed the blue eye on one, and
gave the black skin to the other, and neither
child is responsible for either gift.
By the new order of Gen. Woodford all
children, with no distinction ot color, and
with no recognition of difference, save those
which the good God has marked on the mind
and brain and not on the skin, arc to be re
ceived into tbe public schools. AU are alike
to be taught by the public teachers—ail are
to use the public books—all are, if the teach
es do their duty, to receive equal attention
and care, reward or punishment.
Should the colored children by reason of
injudicious teachings, by ignorant or preju
diced people outside, become arrogant and
saucy, the teachers have ample authority to
briug them, by requisite discipline, to a pr >p
er understanding of their position. On the
other hand, should children of a lighter com
plexion attempt to put on any overweening
airs over those of a darker hue, they will
quickly be taught, that they must seek some
place to ventilate the said airs outside the
Public Schools.
THE COURTS.
FIRST PROVOST COURT —JUDGE EBEM PARSONS
JR, PRESIDING.
Savannah, Juue 15th, 1865.
United States vs. Hon. Solomon Cohen,
late Postmaster, Jacob Waldburg and Octa
vus Cohen bis sureties. Claim for balance
due. The Postmaster General having dis
continued proceedings in this case, on mo
tion, it is ordered that the former order made
in the above case be set aside.
SECOND PROVOST COURT—CAFT. T. P. RUNDLETT,
JUDGE PRESIDING.
Mrs. S. C. Davidson vs. Mrs. Aaron and
Sammons, recovery of possession ot house,
ordered that the defendants in this case va
cate the premises they now occupy, the pro
perty of plaintiff, within one week from
dote.
Thomas McClenahau vs. Cloery (colored)
—recovery of possession of house. Ordered
that defendant vacate the premises within
fifteen days from date.
R. Barrett vs. Abraham (colored) —recov-
ery of boat, the alleged property of plaintiff.
Ordered that in consequence of the defen
dant living outside the corporate limits ot
this city, the Court, in this case, therefore,
has no jurisdiction, and cannot adjudicate.
Mrs. Donoghue vs. Mrs. Johnson—recove
ry of rent. Ordered that defendant pay the
amount due plaintiff, the sum of forty-four
dollars which sbe owes, by the Ist day of
July next, or otherwise vacate the premisa.
United States vs. Thomas Lawton, (color
ed)—•charged with stealing horses. Ordered
that the prisoner in tbis case, having been
found guilty of the charge of which he is ac
cused, be plsced in confinement for a period
of two months.
United States vs. Patrick Foley,—charged
with drunkeness and disorderly conduct.
Ordered that the prisoner in this case, having
been found guilty of the crime of which he
is now accused, is fined in the sum of ten
dollars. On payment of said fine he is to be
discharged from custody.
Joshua Williams vs Larkin King, (both
colored)—recovery of money loaned. Posi
tioned to the sixteenth iust. at ten o’clock
A m. Counsel for plaintiff, H. W. Johnson.
United States vs. Michael O’Donnell—
charged with drunkenuess and abusing his
wife. Ordered that the prisoner be placed in
confinement for two weeks.
Johanna (colored) vs Nancy Garrett—re
covery of debt on account of board. Ordered
that the case be dismissed. Counsel for the
plaintiff', F. W- Johuson.
la the case of James Monahan, Sen., vs.
Mrs. Avnell, the defendant is hereby or
dered to pay at the rate of fifteen dollars per
month for the rent of a bouse which she now
occupies, the property of plaintiff; said
amount to be computed since the occupation
of the city by the Federal forces; and in con
sequence of defendant having already paid
fifty dollars since said occupation, she be
credited with that amount and be allowed
fifteen days for the payment of the balance,
or otherwise vacate the premises. Counsel
lor plaintiff, F. W. Johnson.
The oath of allegiance was administered
to Alexander Hardee, (colored,) as a Sam
pler of Cotton of the United States Purchas
ing Agency, Treasury Department.
The Assassination Trials.
In the course of the examination of tbe
Rev. Win. B. Evans, a Presbyterian Minister
tbe subjoined strange letter was produced :
Examined by Judge Holt—Q. Where do
you reside ? A. Iu Washington.
Q. recently been in North Caro
lina ? A. \es ; in Morehead City.
Q. State whether you picked up a letter
written in cypher. A. I did pick up the
letter I now see betore me ; I found it on the
2d of May at the government wharf, at
Morehead City, floating in the water, and
subsequently deciphered it; it is addressed
to John W. Wise, and is as follows :
Washington, April 15, 18C5.
Dear Joun : — I am happy to inform you
that Pet has done his work well. He is safe,
and Old Abe is in bell. Now, Sir, all eyes
are on you. You must bring Sherman.
Grant is in tbe bands of old Gray, ere this.
Red Shoes showed lack of nerve in Seward s
case, but fell back in good order. Johnson
must come. Old Crook has him in charge.
Mind well that brother’s oath, and you will
have no difficulty. AU will be safe and en
joy the fruits iff' labors. We had a large
meeting last night. All were bent on carry
ing out the programme to the letter. The
rails are laid for safe exit. Old E., always
behind, lost the pas 9at City Point. Now, I
say again, the lives of our brothers of force
and tbe life of the South depend upon the
carrying this programme into effect. No.
two, will give you this. It is ordered that
no more letters shall be sent by mail. When
you write, sign no real name, and send by
some of our friends who are coming home.
We want you to write us how the news was
received there. We receive great encourage
ment from all quarters. I hope there will be
no getting weak in the knees. I was in Bal
timore yesterday. Pet had not got there.
Your folks are well aud have heard from you.
Don t lose your nerve.
Q. In what business were you engaged at
tbe time. A In driving piles; I found this
letter when I was at work.
Q Do you know auytbing.of the person
the letter is addressed to ? A. No; I know
nothing about him and could bear nothing of
him.
Cross-examined by Mr. Aiken.—Q. You
stated that you deciphered the letter. Did
you know auy thing of the key to the cipher ?
A. A gentleman then told me he had seen it
before we found it; that the first letter was
“W,” aud he supposed it was dated at Wash
ington. Taking that as a key we tried the
letter, but found it did not come out. We
then took tbe date as at Washington, and
with that commenced proceedings to make
it out. I had no acquaintance with the ci
pher myself until I came to Washington.
Q. \ou state that you found the lettei iu
the river; was it a good deal blurred ? A.
It did not setm to have been in the water a
long time, aud was very little blurred.
The Yellow Fever Plot at NewbernJN. C.
From late advices from Newbern, we learn
that the plot of Dr. Blackburn to infect Nor
thern States and armies with Yellow Fever,
has not befn so unsuccesssful as we have
heretofore pioped. It would seem, how
ever, that for the last year his machinations
have to a great extent failed; but in 18G4 this
Blackburn, (we feel that we have no right to
insult Satan by calling Blackburn a fiend,)
did actually achieve the murder by torturing
disease, which inflicted on each v,ctim the
most excrnciating agony, of mure than two
thousand people in the one city of Newbern,
North Carolina. Whence the plague took its
way from that unhappy town, and how
many others were killed by tbis Blackburn
only God himself can kuow. Here are the
tacts so far as ascertained,
Newbern, N. C„ May 31st, —The judicial
investigation at Toronto, disclosing the fact
that the Confederate agent, Dr. Blackburn,
introduced the yellow fever here last sum
mer, through infected clothing, which car
ried off some two thousand of our citizens,
is creating much excitement and indigna
tion. The hideous and long studied plau to
deliberately murder innocent men, women,
and children, who had never wronged him
in any manner, is regarded here as an act of
cruelty without a parallel; a crime which
can only be estimated and punished ib the
presence of his victims in another world.
A Steeple Chase at Paterson, N. J.—The
New York Evening Post says:—A novel and
most exciting incident in the Paterson races
was the steeple chase on Wednesday after
noon.
Scattered amongst the brilliaut crowd of
spectators at the meeting Wednesday were
Generals Blair, Logan and other distinguish
ed officers of the army. None better than
they know the value of muscular
strength, speed and bottom in horses. Some
of them owe their very lives to the superior
qualities of the animals they bestrode, and
none can better appreciate the wise purpose
out of which, grow these races.
It is sufficient to say of the race that it was
a most inspiring sight, that all the horses
with the exception of “Charley Riley” who
balked at the first fence—carried themselves
splendidly, and that they were finely ridden,
not excepting “Lawler” who went over the
“Maid ol Ottawa's” head, when for the se
cond time she jumped the water-ditch, near
the grand stand, and came down on her
knees. We have performed precisely that
operation before now, and know just how
“Lawler’s” head spuu round fora tew mo
ments, a sufficient length of time to prevent
his remounting for this heat. The “Maid”
was instantly backed again, by her owner
we supposed, who it is lair to infer knew
her weakness in the knees, and stood ready
lor the emergency.
• mistake of Ready brought “Zigzag”
inside the stand at the last turn, and he was
counted out, “Naanie Craddock*” who had
been well kept ia hand during the two first
journeys round the course, came in at last
victorious.
The late Dr. Valentine Mott, of New
lork.Jleft #400,000.
An "title tbit le fit once ateethpMrtrver*nd br<.„ h
JJtoifyer, afid yet so pleasant and convenient to use,
R» exceedinfpopnlarrty does not surprise any on” _
Time has fulfy established the fact that the Sozodom*
possesses these excellent Qualities in an eminent L
gree. It has legitimately acquired the right to a nosi'
tion upon every toilet table. "
Bold by Druggists everywhere.
|M?pi»S Intf Uigtnct.
PORT OF SAVANNAH, JUNE 16.
Arrived.
Tug C T Sbephard, Bliss, Hilton Head- stentn*.
rv gl <?nM Jut 60 ®’ “i |ton Head; steamer Jeff Davit, Hen
I&<tA ■rh , ‘Trl l M D: Reß °l«»te, Cannon. Hilton
Head; sch Jos Maplteld, May Wilmington •
Parker, Baker, Boston, Wtetottg wood!'o£ft
Cleared.
Steamer Ann Ma ia. Fisk, Georgetown- steam.,
s,monß; Bteamer U SOr “ Et -
J|fcb*rtiseijunts.
r po photographers!
FOR sale!
One Sky light and one Side Light, in A No 1 con
dition; also, Side Lights it desired. Been in use but a
snort time.
Apply to S. W. Mason, Savannah Daily Herald, or •
to W. S Sampson, Jr., Palmetto Herald Buildings
Hilton Head. 8. C.
B. DAVIS.
GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 283 Bboad Street,
AUGUSTA, GA.
Consignments solicited. Will give personal atten
tion to business entrusted to him.
Hints to
Crane & Graybill, Savannah.
Claghorn A Cunningham, Savannah.
S. Palmer A Son, “
Mr. A. Wilbur, Pres. Insurance, Savannah.
Mr, W. Camming, Cashier Bank State of Ga.
Mitchell & Smith, Macon.
John B. Habersham A Cos. Macon.
Wright A Alexander, Augusta.
E. B. Long A Cos., •“
C. V. Walker O Cos., “ julO-lm
JgUTTER.
I
TWENTY TUBS CHOICE BUTTER.
FOB SALE UY
JOHN MoMAHO.V,
juIO-1 v cor. Broughton and Jefferson sts.
INES, LIQUORS, 4LEB, Ac.
PHILIP B. MARBH,
AT
BATTERSBY’S WAREHOUSE,
(head of bay i.ame.j
Has for sale a Superior Stock of
OLD PENET CASTILIAN BRANDY. ,
OLD OTARD DUPUY BRANDY.
PEELLIVAI9AIM BRANDY.
SWAN GIN AND WINDMILL GIN.
WOLFE'S SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS.
DRAKE’S PLANTATION BITTERS.
SHERRY AND MADEIRA WINE.
IMPERIAL ALE,
BROWN STOUT,
CIDER.
All of which he has in cases or in bulk, with his usual
and well assorted Stock of
GROCERIES.
All of which are offered at a small advance on New
New York cost and charges. julC-Iw
MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS.
A choice selection of
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS,
PATENT MEDICINES
and TRUSSES,
SCSI LANDED FROM MEW YO*K.
Apothecaries, Planters, ana traders from the interi
or, can bs supplied at tbe shortest notice,
I can warrant every article as being purs.
A large quantity of European LEECHES, finest
quality.
All tbe Patent Medicines extant on band.
One hundred cases Jacobs’ Dysenteric Cordial.
ALL WILL BE SOLD LOW FOR CASH,
WHOI.S »AI. E AMD RIIAIL.
V
AT APOTHECARIES’ HALL,
Corner Broughton and Barnard streets.
N, B. —Fresh Garden Seeds.
W. M. WALSH,
julC-Sm Proprietor.
HEADERS. U. S. FORCES,
Savannah, Oa , June 7,18 SS.
General Orders,)
No. 40. J
The following named officers are announced on the
Staff of tbe Brevet Brig. Gen. Commanding the Post.
They will be obeyed and respected accordingly.
Capt. Charles H Cox, 76th N. Y. Vet. Vole., Post
Provost Marshal and Chief of Police.
Lieut. Gustave F. Linguist, luetb N. Y. Vqls., As
sistant Post Provost Marshal.
Second Lieut. Jesse C. Chance, 103d U. 8. C. '
Acting Aid de Camp.
By command of
Brevet Brig. Gen. WOODFORD.
Edwabd G. Dike, A. A, G. jut®-"