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the Quitman sanurr*
T. K. nun Bdiior.
QUITMAK, OEO.
riIIDAY, MARCH 15, IBAT.
o»pt James Si Moselcjr
Is our •ntborirni <r<-D<'r»V Agent, to procure end
receipt for •iiburriptiona and advertising lor the
Quitrnan Banner.
Vto Mr es tkc Peepte— flretlnr •( Ceter-
Hn—Vlf»i *f Uttrsw irsUm.
Tbe people of the South, of every de
gree of social or p litical condition, can
not but entertain most fearful f. rebodings
for the future condition of our sorely op
} rossed and suffering 1 country. A canopy
n’erapreads the political heavens, envelop
Ing oa in midnight darkness; and turn
which way we may, not a solitary gleam
ofhopc breaks upon the vision to cheer the
heart or encourage the desponding. The
adoption of the military bill over the
masterly and eloquent protest of our hon
ored President, banished forever the ling
fng hope of patriots, that the blind fana
ticism of our rulers would Ist dispelled,
and reason be again permitted to guide
the councils of American Legislation, and
steer the ship of State free from the
breakers upon which it was rushing with
headlong fury. But nol the demon of
fanaticism ruled supreme—the chart of
civil liberty was cast to the waves, and
the adoption of this odious bill proclaims
in thunder tones, that Liberty is dethron
ed and Despotism rules supreme.
One of the worthy fathers of American
Liberty, cast into the teeth of the haugh
ty King George, of England, and incul
cated in the hearts of the children of
America, that "Hestitance to tyrants is
obedience to God.."’ But, unfortunately
for the South, she is powerless—bound
hand and foot—and can make no resist
ance to the unjust and tyranous yoke
placed upon her shoulders. Under these
circumstances her course of duty is plain.
Let there be no demonstrations of hos
tility to the powers that be; quietly sub
mit to the decrees of the dictator; attend
to home duties ami interests; raise provis
ions for your starving Southern breth
ren; «ry to relieve, as far as in your pow
er, tfie suffering aud wants of your
neighbors; and endeavor to make each
others' lives as pleasant as possible, un
der the rule of a despotism. Be not led
astray by threats of confiscation, and the
oily tangoed persuasive arguments of
traitors, to acquiesce in the policy of
your enemies. Give all such a wide
berth. And if you will hold public meet
ings, and pasa resolutions, let no word
of (reason to your own suffering South,
disgrace your deliberations, or sully the'
fair names of men who have been in con
dition to appreciate the benefits of a Re
publican Government.
Time, will rectify our wrongs : restore
to ns our lost liberty, and recompense us
for tlie loss of property. Until then, heed
the counsels of the wise, the discreet,
and the lionoi able.
A majority ot the Governors of the
Southern States will meet at Washing
ton the present week, to consult with the
authorities as to the proper co ;rso to
pursue at this critical juncture. This is
a wise movement, and will result in con
cert of action aH to the beat policy to be
pursued by all of the oppressed States.
Governor Jenkins bus already taken bis
departure, ami upon bis return will give
wise and discreet counsel to the people
of the Stats. The editor of the Augusta
Chronicle un t bis Excellency at Augus
ta, and says that lie counsels the people
of the iitate to remain quiet and tirm un
til further devclopeinonts arc made of the
plans of the Radicals under the Sherman
bill. He deprecates any undue excite
ment, and counsels moderation, forbear
ance and manly fortitude. He thinks that
the whole South should he united in what
ever action may he necessary to he tak
en, and fears that precipitate action will
not only divide our people but at the
same time defeat the ends proposed to
le accomplished. The questions involv
ed in the enforcement of the Sherman
hill should he submitted upon a proper
case made, to the action and decision of
the Supreme Court, and if that trihiyial
should decide against the constitutional!'
ty of the measure, he hopes and believes
there is sufficient vitality left in the Gov
ernment of the United States to enforce
its decrees; hut if the Court should, con
trary to his expectations, sustain the
law, or the Government prove power
less to enforce its judgment, if in our fa
vor, be thinks it will he time enough to
take into consideration the vai4ous plans
suggeste I for making the best we can
of the Sherman hill.
Brown’s Gallery.
We call spe.cial attention to the adver
tisement, in to-day’s paper, of "Brown's
old established Photograph and Ambro
t pe Gallery,” located at 12 St. Julian
Street, Market Square. Savannah, Geo.
It is the largest and most elegant es
tablishment, of the kind, in the city, and
we recommend it to or friends in the
interior. We have had considerable work
done by Mr. Brown—always found him
an affable gentleman, and do not think
lie can be excelled us aii Artist, whilst
his prices are very reasonable.
The Savannah Republican.
Judge Flemming sentenced Mr. John
Hayes, editor of the Savaunah Republican
to one hour Vt confinement ill Jail and
S6OO dollars fine, for libel ol'Mr. S. Cohen,
ad the Republican of the 11th inst.,
i ones to band with a brief editorial, dat
e 1 "Editorial room, Chatham County
Jail," etc. Perhaps this accounts for
the failurt of the Republican to reach our
office during last week. Is it so? Al
’hoiigh disagreeing wi li our cotempora
ry political! , we always welcome his
daily, as it is a tint cias* octet paper.
Sere veil liuu.tc, Savaiiuiili.
During a recent visit to Savannah, we
stopped at this house, and were very
agreeably surprised at the extent of the
recent improvements made by the ac
commodating and gentlemanly proprie
sor, Col. McGim.ky. It has all the con
venicnces, modern improvements ,and
admirable arrangements of a first class
hotel; and now stands unrivaled at the
South. The rooms are kept clean and
in order, the servants are attentive and
prompt, the tables are furnished with
everything that heart can wish, and the
agreeable Colonel makes every effort to
induce guests to “ft-i! at home.” Under
these circumstances, it is not surprising,
that the "Screven” is the most popular
house in the "Forest City,” and that visi
tors from the interior are unanimous in
its praise. I-iOag may McGIXI.Y flourish
and his hotiHC continue to be the resort
of the traveler.
Preparing (br Karhlurr]'•
The Unit 'd States Congress (so-called)
has a bill before it, reported by the Judi
ciary Committee, and already passed the
House by a vote of 117 to 27, providing
for the enforcement of the Military bill
and organization of State governments
under it. Tbe Bill directs that the com
manding General of each District shall
cause a registration of the voters in his
District, on or before the Ist of Septem
ber next, and that an elect then
ho ordered for delegates to State Con
ventions, —the General appointing all
inspectors of said elections. A reg
istration oath is attached, which re
quires a declaration that the person
taking it is sincerely and earnestly at
tached to the Union and the Government
of the United States, and will steadfast
ly support the Constitution, obey the
laws, and induce others to yield their
support and obedience to the same. Reg
istered voters will likewi c be required
to confirm whatever Constitutions the
State Conventions may adopt. liow
kind and considerate onr dear Congres
sional musters are ! Not satisfied with
enlightening our dull intellects by in
forming us how we can get back under
the sheltering care and protection of the
glorious Union, they now propose to gen
erously furnish all necessary machinery,
so that the labor will be • asy. How
grateful we should be to the magnani
mous, liberal, high-minded and progressive
Sumner, Stevens, Butler and their con
freres, and how exultant we should be
that the signs of the times indicate that
their power will be perpetuo.
Reconstruction in Florida.
As is the case with all the States*
there are a few unprincipled dema
gogues and dangerous characters, in*>ur
neighboring State of Florida, who, long
since were kicked out of decent society,
and given their proper position among jail
birds, horse-thieves and filthy negroes.—
These scoundrels propose to organize a
State Government under the Military bill
for the "Land of Flowers,” and it is evi
dent if other means fail they design using
force. The Times, a dirty radical sheet',
published at Jacksonville, by a man who
has proved a traitor to his country, refer
ring to this matter, says :
4 The power of those who now rule
will not be relinquished without a
struggle, nor will iliey hesitate to
avail themselves of any means to perpet
uate it. But if we do our duty with'tlie
strong arm of the national government
stretched out to protect tho loyal and
pat riot ict the issue cannot be doubted.”
The meaning of this is that "all Union
loving citizens,” i. e., all Radicals, will
"immediately” organize for the purpose
of fixing the political destiny of the State.
■ '»ir-
Whi'u will Military Rule Begin 7
The Richmond Times says that officials
who are to be clothed wirh supreme au
thority in each of tbe “five districts” are
yet to be appointed and assigned to duty
by the President. As the Commander
in-chief of the army, the President, if he
shall deem it judicious to enforce an act
which he has demonstrated to be grossly
unconstitutional, will very soon, no
doubt, comply with its provisions by pro
ceeding to put it into operation. lie will,
doubtless, make the act the text of an
elaborate “General Older" from tho*“War
Office,” which will contain the most care
ful and explicit rules and regulations
for enforcement.
The act docs not per se invest the offi
cers of the army now stationed at the
Soutli with one particle more power than
they now ha\e. As “Agents of the
Freedmen's Bureau” they are powerless
to execute tl.c Sherman act, unless here
after specially assigned to that duty by
the President. As the act is a “military
law," the Judiciary are not expected to
enforce its provisions, and it is a dead
letter until the President, as the Com
mander-in-Chief of the Army, gives it vi
tality by assigning the commandants of
districts to their respective posts. No
officer of inferior rank to the President
will take the slightest official cognizance
of the act, until he is ■ rdered so to do
by the Commandei-in-Chief
It will seen by the following corres
pondence of the New York Herald, that
the enforcement of the odious law is not
long to be delayed:
The subject of reconstructing the rebel
States, which causes so much excitement
aud comment among the people nt large, j
is now being considered by the President
and his Cabinet, in connection with Gen.
Grant, and I am informed from high j
sources that in a few days Mr. Johnson
will lie ready to perform the duty im- J
posed upon him by the new plan adopt-!
ed by Congress. Secretary Stanton and j
j Gen. Grani are engaged in preparing in- !
structions for the guidance of the five 1
generals to lie assigned to the five dis
tricts created by the new act. A detailed
statement of these instructions would be
i premature at the present time, iuaatntieh
as they have not yet been laid liefore tbe
Pres dunt for his official sanctum. They
will point out the duties of the respec
tive generals uuder the new lan, and
icCulutiicnil lu ail casco the adaption ul
such a course as will cause the least
possible amount of hardship to the peo
ple of the late rebellious States. Modera
tion and prudence will be enjoined upon
the commander, wlm in all eases will be
expected to uvoid conflicts with the eivil
law when pi aCtieable. The generals will
continue to perform their dut'ts until
such time as the people of the Stales af
fected take measures to reorganize pur
suant to the provisions of the Congres
sional programme of reconstruction. I
urn reliably informed that the new milita
ry commanders who will have charge of
this important work will be Major-Gene
rals Thomas, Sheridan, Sickles, Schofield
and Ord.
Mississippi and Arkansas will be as
signed to Thomas; Sheridan's district
will comprise Louisiana and Texas; Sick
les will be given command of North and
South Carolina; Georgia, Alabama and
Florida will be given to Schofield; and
Ord will command in Virginia. Another
authority gives Hancock one of the di
visions. These various assignments are
not in strict conformity with the provi
sions of the bill, but 1 have my authori
ty from a high source.
The President’s Veto Message-
The veto message of President John
son, of the military bill, is one of the
most powerful documents and masterly
arguments ever given to the public. The
Richmond Examiner fitly characterizes it
the “funeral oration of the Republic.”
The same Journal further observes:
"Should it be, as there is every probabil
ity, his fate to fall, he rnay apostrophize
his judges on the close of his official life,
as Lasource at the close of his personal
existence : '1 die at a moment when
tin; people have lost their reason, you
will die the day they recover it.’"
Live or Starve.
Our valued cotemporary, the Savan
nah Advertiser, says that the present con
dition of the country has brought plan
ters to this alternative : Plant corn and
live, or plant rollon and starve.. Cotton,
it says is no longer Kiifg. It may bring
a good price, but when the tnx’cotnmis
sions, and various other things are
taken from the proceeds, what lias the
planter left to live on ? The Advertiser
under these circumstances, give* the
following sound advice :
“Plant cor:. ; raise stock ; make your
own meat ; have your milk and butter
on yotir own plantation. It costs but
little to raise cows and bogs. One hun
dred acres in corn—or even fifty—will
give you provisions. A good crop of
peas can be raised in the corn field.
Your cows will give you milk, from
which you can make butter and cheese;
your hogs will get fat, and thereby ren
der you independent of the Northern
market for lard or incat, and you will
live well. Don't plant cotton, only so
fat as it may be needed for family use.”
Not an Inch should be Conceded. —Not
an inch should bo conced 'd, says the
Philadelphia Age, to this march of usur
pation. Concession will not satisfy the
greedy appetites of the men who are now
leading the assault upon the rights of
the States and the liberties, of the peo
ple. Ninety nine points given up with
out a contest, and still the party in pow
er would use force to tear the remain ng
right or liberty from the grasp of a re
lilCtant people. It is now the confessed
intention of the Radical party to destroy
the Southern States, and govern the ter
ritory by military power. Is that an act
which should be accepted or applauded?
If not, then the means must be taken to
prevent the mischief. One of these means
is an appeal to the Supreme Court, aid
the Enquirer is right in urging that duty
upon tho people of Virginia and *the
South.
Governments of Force. —TJie New
York World says : “If the Southern peo
ple should resist the execution of martial
law by force, they would be lighting in
as righteous a cause as any in which a
patriot ever drew his sword. Armed
resistance is the natural and appropriate
mode of redress l’or such flagrant injus
tice as is now meditated agnfnst the
South. “Resistance to tyrants is obedi
ence to God ” The only good reason for
not appealing to arms in this conjunc
ture is the hopelessness of success.”
Prentice on the Situation-
The following paragraph from the
Louisville Journal of the 2d is sound and
reliable;
There is one thing the Radicals should
especially consider. The Conservatives’
arc far tho larger portion of tho popula
tion of the country, and in tiie summer
of 1868, they will he even a larger,
portion of it than they are now.
Aud such a majority will govern,'
either by moral or political power or—
otherwise. Let the fierce and insane op
pressors lay these important truths to
their hearts and heads. Anything is bet
ter, or at least less bud than eternal sub
mission to insolent despotism, especially
the despotism of a majority.
We need not repeat our advice to our
Southern friends to stand as firm as the
everlasting hills. They do not need the
advice. They show that their’s is a slern
and grand resolve that no influence or
power can cause them to break. They
will keep their self-respect and the
world’s respect. Their skies are now
black with the shadows ot an unnatural
night, hut the morning-red will ere long
l«e visible. And then they can exulting
ly excla m, “the day spring from on high
has visited us.”
Kayton s OI.EUM Vm aNU Disrirm,
Pills. —We hear daily of the astonishing
cures affected by these truly valuable
remedies, and therefore take great pleas
ure in recommending them to onr read
ers. The Oleum Vitas is a linament,
prepared from a German Professor's re
cipe, and acUlike magic on rheumatism,
neuralgia, etc.
The Dyspeptic pills are fast gaining
the popularity they merit, and a: , pro
nounced a sure remedy by all wl„ have
list'd them. These articles are of home
manufacture, and this fact should induce
all to buy them in preference to other
medicines. The proprietor, H. H. Kay
toil. Savannah, will till all orders, and
they can also lie found at our principal
druggists here and through the country. ]
—iKfir Pep, Feb. 28/A, 1857.
.\cWa auil Ollier IteiUH.
It in reported that General* Snerrnan. Meade,
Hancock, McDowal and Schofield will be ap
pointed to command the Southern DUtricU, un
der tbe provision* of tbe ShermaH-Military Act.
The Congressional career of Henry J. Ray
mond, of New York, ended on the 4th of March,
lie attempted to please all parties, and disgusted
everybody. “He charmed tbe Conservatives
with his speeches, and the Radicals with his
votes.”
The Senate of North Carolina, by a vote of 29
to 11, laid on the table a proposition to accept
the Military BUI. Well done lor the Old North
State.
If there had been an Atlantic cable telegraph
during the last War with England, the battle of
New Orleans would not have been fought. Gen
eral Jackson won bis victory fifteen days ufter
peace was made at Ghent.
It is announced that Admiral*Raphael Semroes,
of the world renowned Confederate cruiser, has
assumed the position of editor-in-cbiel of the
Memphis Bulletin.
Tbe Virginia State Senate has passed a bill
calling a State Convention on the first Monday
in May. The grave Senators of the “Old Domin
ion” are a trifle too fast. The Rump Congress
has taken the Convention business in hand, and
all “so-called” officials in the “so-called” disloy
al States, arc politely invited to “wait for the
wagon.”
It is said that Generals Grant and Sherman
and Secretary Stanton, will so manage the MUi
tary Government, that it shall be as mild as pos
sible. The announcement is truly refreshing,
and of course will be duly appreciated by the
people of the South.
Governor Jenkins has gone to Washington for
the purpose of ascertaining the true condition of
affairs, so that he may advise the people, under-
of their duty in the present emer
gency.
The Wisconsin Legislature is about to disfran
chise twenty thousand citizens for desertion dur
ing the war. It is stated that the average was
about tbe same in other States.
Secretary Seward has published a circular
letter, proposing a Peace Congress to tbe belli
gerent South American Republics, to be held at
Washington on the Ist of April, with armistice
till the termination of the Conference.
Governor Browhlow has issued an order to
organize a volunteer force, to serve three years
under his command, aud act as a military police,
to preserve peace .and protect scoundrels in
their acts of usurpation.
The “Filthy Parson,” Gov. Jlrownlow, has
threatened to suppress tbe Memphis Avalanche,
on account of its bitterness towards bim and bis
party.
A. W. Lea, who stole sio,ooo dollars from the
U. S. Treasury Department, at Washington, has
been arrested at St. Louis, Mo., with $37,000 of
the stolen funds on liis person.
A hotel out West, in [disposing of its old furni
ture, advertises a large assortment of good tooth
brushes at a bargain.
A young lady in Cleveland, having been af
flicted by a frightful odor for several days,
which repulsed her friends, at last discovered in
her waterfall a dead mouse. It had been placed
there by a mischievous brother.
Ten thousand laborers are kept employed In
constructing the Pacific ’Railroad in California,
eight thousand of whom are Chinese, who work
for thirty dollars and board themselves. These
Chinese are said to be more tractable than white
laborers, quite as productive, and fifty per cent,
cheaper.
Petitions are being circulated in Pensacola,
Florida, and other sections of the State, praying
Congress, in the event of Territorializing Florida,
to annex the part known as West Florida to Ala
bama.
The Far West has in the last five years yielded
in gold and silver the enormous sum of three
thousand million dollars.
In the event of the death or removal of Presi
dent Johnson, that old sinner, Ben. Wade, re
cently elected President of the Senate, will suc
ceed to the Presidential office.
Joel B. Thompson, the murderer of Thomas 11.
Bailey, was married in his cell in the Troy jail,
on Friday last, to a young laily named Kate
Ives.
The Radicals having passed an act disbanding
the militia in the Southern States, they should
now go a step farther and deprive them of their
arms.
It is understood that the Bankrupt law, passed
Congress, sweeps away all State insolvent laws,
and laws for imprisonment of debt.
A bill lias passed the Illinois Legislature, vir
tually abolishing capital punishment.
Governor Brownlow recently pardoned » mur
derer who had been sentenced to the Peniten
tiary for ninety-nine years.
Tbe convicts in the Alabama Penitentiary are
being hired out to work on the railroads of that
State.
The Atlanta Era computes the number of des
titute ill Georgia, who have not the actual means
of subsistence, to be at least fifty thousand.
What is to prevent starvation in hundreds of
homes before a crop can be made!
Some letter writer represents General Hardee
to have declared, that the result of the late war
was devised in the providence of God, and that
"He intended the slave should be free.” We do
not believe that General Hardee ever made use
of any sueh .expression; i( be* did, it is an at
tempted slander on God and man.
The negroes are never slow to accept of "sup
posed blessings.” At the Atlivnta-Joc Brown-
Submission meeting, about sevcnty-Sve wore in
attendance, and applauded everything said
about themselves. Otherwise they behaved bet
ter than Joe Brown's political friends.
A Senatorial caucus at Washington, on the sth,
opposed the meeting ot t ongress in May to con
sider the question of impeachment. The caucus
favored remaining in session for the transaction
ot necessary business, and then adjourn to reas- j
semble in November.
A writer in Forney's Philadelphia Press, in
sists that Secretary Seward is insane, and sug
gests that Sumner or Thad. Stevens shall move !
in Congress for a commission de lunatics inquiren- j
do, to investigate his sanity. And upon the same
principle that a rogue is the best detective of
villiany, we would suggest that any one of the j
crazy Congressmen will answer as Chairman of!
said commttee.
Five ihousand negroes met at Richmond, Va., !
on the Sth, to ratify Sherman's bill.* The
negroes were advised to vote against any
constitution that may be adopted by the propos
ed ohh o Uunnicutt beads the negro
movement.
General Howard made an official report to
Congress on the *th, in which it is estimated that
thirty-two thousand whites and twenty-four
thousand colored will need food before the next >
crop is made, and that it will require over two I
million of dollars to feed them.
The Fenians are creating considerable excite
ment, and getting killed in Ireland. It is stated, j
by telegraph, that the- Fenians, on the 6th, had j
risen suddenly in ail parts of lrclmd, and are
well supplied with rations, amunition and arms, j
Their numbers are variously estimated from ten j
to forty thousand. The British garrisons have
thus far succeeded in repulsing them at all
points.
The great American humorist. Artemns Ward,
died at Southemptoo. England oa the 6th isnt.
From the Charleston Mercury ,j
tontisCation
OF all tiio humbugs (rut tip by Ter
roists to friglitou weak people the great
est is the humbug of the confiscation of
the lands and property of the people of
the Southern States by the legislation of
the Congress of the United States.
If these Terrorists intend to say, tha.
by mere brute force, without law uncon
stitutional authority, the Radicals will
order our property to be seized and ap
propriated, and carry ontfthe order by
the military power of the United States
Government, we have nothing to reply.
This may be done but it will not be “con
fiscatiou”—it will be "spoliation.” Con
fiscation is an affair of law. In England
formerly it was carried out against po
litical offenders by bills of attainder
passed in Parliament# But spoliation is
mere robbery and appropriation by
biute force. It pretendsdo no legal au
thority.- It professes to have no title,
and it gives no title ; arid p isses prop
erty from its rightful owner so long as
the stronger sword predominates, and no
longer. “Confiscation” is a very dif
ferent thing ; and our fathers, who had
just come out of a seveu years war to en
force their rights to their property,
were not ignorant of the importance
of providing the strongest guarantees iri
the Constitution of tlto United States,
against any deprivation of it, either by
indivduals or the Government.
In the fifth article of the Constitution
it is provided—“No person shall be held
to answer for a capital or otherwise in
famous crime unlesson a presentment or
indictment of a grand jury, except in
cases arising in the laud ot naval forces ,
or in the militia, when in actual service
ill time of war or public danger; nor
shall any person be subject for the same
offence to be put in jeopardy of life i> r
limb ; nor he shall be c.impelled, in any
criminal oo*>e to be a witness against
himself nor be deprived of life, liberty,
or property, without due process of law;
nor shall private property be taken for
public use without just compensation.”]
Our readers will remark, that the j
words used in this article are “no person.”
Thes l words cover all foreigners, or so- j
journers in tin: land—and ail inhabitants:
of the Territories as well as of the States. 1
Hence we see every day foreigners tried !
in our courts with all the guarantees for
justice this clause contains. In cases
involving property, it is also the same, j
Now, are the people of the Southern
States "persons ?” If so they have a ]
right to the guarantees for the preser- j
vation and protection of their persons j
and property this article contains. The
military act just passed by Congress not
only recognizes them as “persons,” but
terms them “people of States” anti “citi
zens.” All Ihe Constitution of the Uni
ted States, however, requires, is that
they shall be “persons ’ —whether inhab
itants of the Statifs or Territories—citi
zens or foreigncrs---entitled to the elec
tive franchise or excluded therefrom—
they must be “persons”—th&t is all.
The Constitution makes one excep
tion to the protection this article con
tains, in the case of treason; and this is
the crime for which it is said that our
property will he confiscated.
1. It says that “no bill of attainder or
ex post facto law shall be passed.” The
meaning of tiiis prohibition is that after
any political offenses or acts of treason
shall be committed Congress can pass
no laws to punish them. Whatever pun
ishment may he incurred for theje offen
ses, must be by laws passed before the
commission of them. The object of this |
clause is, to divest Congress of the* power j
of punishment, after the fury of the pas
sions have been awakened, by laws af
fecting previous offenses.
2 Another clause of the Constitution
prescribes that “The Congress shall
have Ihe power to declare the punish
ment of treason, but no attainder of trea
son shall work corruption of blood, or
forfiture except during the life of the
person attainted ” Here the power is
given to Congress by a general law, do-;
during the punishment of treason, before
the treason is committed, to •ftix us aj
punishment for treason “a forfeiture of
property,” or "an attainder of treason” ]
—that is a conviction for treason ; but j
the forfeiture can only extend to the lite.j
of the person convicted.
And how this attaindei or conviction
of treason is to take place, is also care
fully provided for by the Constitution.
11 says :
"The trial of all crimes, except in cases
of impeachment shall be by jury ; and
such trial shall beheld in the State where
the crimes shall have been committed
Treason against the United States shall
consist only of levying war against them
or in adherring to 'heir enemies, giving
them aid and comfort. No person shall
he convicted of treason unless on the
testimony of two witnesses to the same
overt act, or onconfession in open court
The treason must be tried before a jury
in the State where'the treason is commit
ted, and conviction must be the result of
his trial by the testimony ot two witness
es, or on confession in open court.”
Now, under these clauses of the Con
stitution, how can Congress pass any
laws, declaring a forfeiture oi confisca
tion of property generally by the people
of the Southern States, for any treason
committed by them against the United
States ? And if they pass any such law
must they not be made applicable to
eacli individual on a trial for treason be
fore a jury of the State in which the
treason is committed ? Does any South
cun citizen fear a conviction for treason
before such a tribunal ? And if convic
ted for treason can the forfeiture extend
beyond the life of the person convicted ?
We have seen t stated, but we have nol
seen the law, that Congress has provided
for the punishment of treason, and has
not included forfeiture as ono of its pen
alties.
It may be said in answer to these
questions, the Congress of the United
States will not regard} the Constitution
and the protection it affords. Very well.
They are revolutionists —they are open
wrong doers—they deny us a trial for
alleged offenses, and revel in the spoils
of robbery. In this game nothing is lost
and nothing is gained but by the sword.
When the camp and the soldier disappars
our right to our property isjust as good
as Li-f Ore T.-o m. oii-ij- of it.
Then we will only have to appeal to the
Constitution of the United States, aud
tiie peaceable operation of the laws and
all our property will be restored to us,
as it is now being restored in Tennessee.
We have only to standstill and bide our
time. It will come to opr triumph, and
the confusion and discomfiture of our
enemies. Let ns not fear wrong, but
staad firm in the maiutenauce of the
right.
We are satisfied that under the Con
stitution of the United States the proper
ty of the Southern people car not be
made amenable to confiscation—and we
have no fears that it will be made amena
Lie to spoliation, in contempt of Its pic
vtinive sauctioue.
Go Tliou au’l Ho Likewise
What Industry Will Do —Under this
head the Waco (Texas) 11 /titer has the
following 1 Last year a voting man
living near this place, Albert Sears, ren
ted a piece of good land, hired one good
old freedman, and with in's owtr hands
went to work tb cultivate the soil. He
worked manfully and well. And nOw
for the fruits of his industry : he has
gathered twenty four bales of cotton two
thousand bushels of corn, ami made four
hundred gallons of molasses from sorgiliu
lie has also some pork to spare. He has
sold sixteen hundred bnshels of corn, for
$1,200 in gold obtain and three hundred
dollars for his molasses and his Cotton is
good for SI,BOO more-making in all $3,-
300. He was at some trifling expense
during cotton'picking time.
The Radical Governor Weua, of Loni-
Hiana, has proclaimed that the Military
hill will henceforth govern all elections
I in that State. He thus gives the negro
i the ballot and disfranchises white men,
; nolens vtAens.
The Senate, on Saturday, passed a bill
appropriating a million of dollars for the
relief of the Southern people, regardless
of antecedents, to be dispensed by the
Freedmen’s Bureau. An amendment
making the appropriation a million and
a hall was lost.
The man who shall attempt to
- murder citizens of Texas by military
| commissions, in violation of the laws of
the land, will have a “sweet time of it,”
’ or we are no prophet —Houston Tele.
A Great Trtth- —ln its decision in the
i Milligan case, the United Slates Supreme
] Court gave expression to the following
] great But unheard of truth: "Civil liber
ty and martial law cannot endure togeth
1 er; the antagonism is irreconcilable; and
j in the conflict, one or the other must per
| ish.”
A Temperance Association has been
; organized in our neighboring town of
• Thurriasville, and many have joined in
] the pledge to wage war against iutoxi- I
! eating liquors.
! The Columbus Sun, in the course of a
| severe criticism of Ex-Governor Brown’s
letter, says that the poor, honest, and in
| telligent men of Georgia will scarcely
i relish or adopt a plan, which degrades
I them and their children to tho level ot
- negroes, in order that the property of
] those who emerged full-handed from the
war, may be spared from the provisions
of a Confiscation bill.
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UHOWN’S
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AND
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72 St. Julian Street,
MARKET SQUARE,
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Jmssolution.
i rWVHE copartnership recently existing between
I A the undcrs gned/ under the firm name of
LeverettfA WaltlesJbus been dissolved and BJW.
i Leverett will settle up the business of the late
firm. B. W.,LEVERETT,
w. s. wattles.
Copartnership.
TIIE undersigned have forwed a copartner'
fillip, under the firm naJse of Leverett,
| Stancil A Renfrew, for the purpose of conducting
; a General Grocery business, and will hold font?
! at the store recently occupied by Messrs,
*k Watties.
B. W. LEVERETT,
W. K. STANCJL.
R. R. RENFROW.
March 15, ]B(>7. ltn *
GE< )RGIA, Brooks County.—To all concerned :
Whereas. James King and T. S. T. Knight
Executors of Nancy King, apply to this court for
Letters of Dismission as sfcch Executors. Thi*
is therefore to cite and admonish the parties at
interest to file their objections within the time
prescribed by law, otherwise said letters will be
issued and granted to the said applicants.
In testimony, witness, Ac., thi* Mar. f*th, 1867.
March 15*6m J. G. McOALL, o. a. c.
Administrator’s Sale.
BY Virtue of an order from the court of Ordi
nary of Clinch county, will be jold on the
hirst Tuesday in May, 1867. at the Court lieu**
door in Homerville, in said countv. between th«
legal hours of sale, Lot ot Lund, K’o. ifro, situa
ted in the 7th District of tbe county of I.ownde*.
and belonging to the estate of Isaac Carter, de
ceased. Said land will be sold for the benefit of
the heirs and creditors. Terms cash.
L A. AIRMANS,
March 6, 1867.—td* Adm’r de bonis non.
Pieree KlieritT’s Sale.
TTTILL be sold in the town of Blackshear.
\ V Pierce county, before the court house
door in said town. <>■ the first Tuesday fn May
next, between the IcgaPhour* of sale, the follow
ing lots and, improvements, situated in the fc towr»
ot BlackSbear in said county of Pierce (unless
said Execution should be sooner settled,) levied
on as the property of John W. .Stephens, to satis
fy a fi, fa., issued out of the Superior Court of
Pierte Jconnty vs. Mathew R. Albritton and
John W. Stephens, in favor of Janies G. Watt*.
PropertyJpointetJ out by pluiutiffs counsel, to
wit :
One Lot and Improvements, fronting on the
Atlantic & Gulf Railroad, 268 feet, running back
135 feet, bounded on the north-west by said A.
& G. R..•!{., on the South-east by the McKinney
1 lots, on nil other sides by lands
by Alien C. Strickland. Also one lot contain
ing one acre, lying on the east side of the A. A
G Rail Road, commencing on the north east
corner of William G. Cox’s land, bounded on the
South by the lands formerly owned by A. C.
Strickland. E. J. Acosta being the tenantJn
possession of the above described lots. Also
four (4) acres of land, bounded on the east by
Jenkins andjKnights land on the west by John M.
Jenkins land, on the North by the lands of*C. L.
Wilson and on the South by the A. A G. Rail
1. it being a part of lot 47 in the 9th district
of Tierec county.
J. W. CCLI.INS, Sheiiff.
March 9th, 1867. 8w
PI E Uc¥i 11ER1F PS SALE.
be sold, on the first Tuesday in April
W next, before tbe court bonse door in the
town of Blackshear, Pierce County, between the
usual hours of sale, a Lot and improvements in
the town of Blackshear, known a* the Schewly
Lot containing one half acre more or less, it be
ing the place where William P. Scbowly'lorinerly
lived and now occupied by Watson Guest. Lev
ied on as the property of W lliam T. .Srhewly, to
satisfy an attachment fi. fa., issned from tho
Justices Court of the 584th District G. M..o| said
County. Levy made and returned to me by the
constable. Terms cash; purchaserito pay for titles
ami stamps. J. W. COLLINS, Sheriff.
February 27, 1867. 7-4 t
Administrator’s Sale.
Georgia, Lowndes County. - *
''■MTILL be sold on the first Tuesday in May
?t next, before the Court Housq. door in
the town Valdosta, in said County, Lot of Land
No. 107. in the 11th district.of said county, be
longing to the estate of Francis Jones, late of
said countv, deceased. Terms Cash.
MITCHELL JONES,
Adm’r de bonis non.
March 15. 1867. 7-6 t
PRUG store;
QUITMAN, GEO.
THE undersigned has just re
ceived a Large Lot of well^
| selected Drills, consisting of
| Fatally fledlflnes,
Patent Mrdklnr.,
KEROSINE OIL, * ROCK POTASH,
AND FANCY SOAPS.
Terms Reasonable.
.J. 11. McCAIX.
March 8. 1867. 6-ts
M. FITZGERALD,
MANUFACTURER,
AND WHOLESALE A RETAIL DEALER IN
EMBES, CBBBiiLS
Syrups,
FANCY fOXPECTIONERV, if.,
AT LOW PRICES.
WHITAKER STREET,
One Door from Congress, Savannah, Ca.
{©“Country Orders Solicited.-®!
March 1. IS#'. ly
TAKE NOTICEf
PERSONS indebted to the undersigned are
hereby notified that they must come for
ward immediately and settle all ckuau* against
them, for goods or lumber.
This notice is imperative. aa& imless
ment is promptly made, partita must suffer the
consequences.
CULPEPER. CREECH k CO-
Quitman. January 4.
NOTICE.
ON the First Monday in May next the Inferior
Court of Brooks County will take action
on the contemplated; route, for a wew Public'
Road from No. 17. A. »t G. Railroad, to the Tbom
asville and Madison roa'd. All persons
ed will take due notice and file their
on that d&v. ' ”
WILLIAM HUDSON, JB
Clerk Inferior Court, B.
Quit nan. Feb'y 19. 1867. 4-4 t jflaslg
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