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the Savannah Daily Herald. 8. W. Mason A Cos., .Pbowifioun. Samuei. W. Mabok, Eoitob. v 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®-"