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MACON. FRIDAY, APRIL 24,1808.
Genkkal Hancock on the Freedom of
Thought and SrEEcn.-Gener.al Hancock
rightly says: “Woo be to us whenever it
shall come to pass that the power of the
magistrate?, civil or military, is permitted to
deal with tbc mere opinions or ieeliugs of
tlic people. I have been accustomed to be
lieve that sentiments of respect or disrespect
and feelings of affection, love or hatred, so
long as no: developed into acts in violation
of law, were matters wholly beyond the pu
nitory power of human tribunals. I
maintain that the entire freedom of though
and speech, however acrimoniously n-
dulgcd, is consistent with tlic nobl< * * '
rations of man «d tho taw** condmon of
Ills race ^
Such are the sentiments, and such the man,
that alone, will restore this oppressed coun
try to prosperity and constitutional freedom.
Tlie Election at Columbus—Outrageous
1,1 it castration frauds.
The following account, taken from the Co
lumbus Sun of Tuesday, will serve to show
to the world abroad some of the difhculues
that honest men in the South have to con
tend with in their efforts to ward off Radi
cal despotism from their country:
Tho thine called by courtesy an election com-
Ji in onr city on yesterday. At its Inception
thepurpeae which has'been again^amj/agata P£>-
work. Upon an P examination of the reg-
tatrTOow the opening of the polls, it was d s-
i «i. Ahrint two hundred nunos of white
^oTha^ l^n recently stricken from the list,
Jmoit whom were almost the entire llstoichal-
fS. appolnt/d by the Young Men’s Demo-
mAri'S facts were immediately tele-
grlphed .tog*.
litoral * that he wonld^old them to a rigid re-
—and requesting that the proof be
?f™ithad&w at once. The most damnlne and
oo^clu.We t.“o& of Ring, swindling and cheats
inzupontliepartof flulfcrt and his creatures
Um been obtained in the stop* of dBdavlts and
statements, and have been forward ed by mall to
Atlanta. It has been ascertained that almost
every one of the parties stricken from the lists is
dearly entitled to vote under the most.stringent
intemreUtion of the Reconstruction &cts.
Tbattlie board of Registrars have studionslyde-
reived parties as to their status upon the books.
Thlt tne suikes havo been made in secret, and
thaMte I? Saturday tot the registry books
were opened in secret far the reeistra’lon of ne-
m-o voters. That tho registrars have published a
fraudulent list- or registered voters, udin con-
dnettnc the election under an entirely different
list. The weight of evidence establishes the lact
that Halbert lias manipulated the lists or had it
done under his Instructions, in direct viola.ion ef
tlie orders of Gen. Meade, and that the plan is to
exclude enough of the white vote In each county
to secure the triumph of Bullock. RthfUrick has
been fixed up In other counties as it has been
done here, it Is easy to see that no exertion upon
me part of the Democracy cap secure auea*.
The hope is indulged that Gen. Meade will ac.
nromptly in this matter and checkmate this delib
erately planned vllllany. The registrars here ab-
solntcly refuse to receive the votes of those
stricken, as they were directed to do by General
^Comment upon tho above statement of facts,
which it strictly true, would be superfluous. The
mere recital of theso wrongs is sufficient to show
TEIiEfiEAPHIC.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Frauds in Registration.
Avgusta, April lO.-Rcrorts from Columbns_state
that frauds hare been discovered in registration,
and charges preferred against Hnlbcrt, Chief of Reg-
n*— i—
niiurrre order during tho progress of tho eloetton,
^ocr? have been sent to aU important points for this
purpose.
Heavy rains continue.
Mississippi Convention. .
Jackson. April IS.—In tho Convention to-day tho
reports of the Committee on Schedule? and of that on
General Provisions wore under consideration.
Captain Townsend was expelled for his recent as
sault upon the President.
From Washington. .
Washington. April J9.-Mr. Evarts and Mr. Curtis
called to-day npon Mr. Stanbery. but an interview
was deemed imprudent. It is hopod. however, that
Stanbery will be able to speak. Ifnot. Mr. drees back
will follow Evarts. Tho President is cheerful, but
viriters think ho entertains little, hope of acquittal.
The r orition of affairs is widely canvassed to-day.
Bank Statement.
Xew Yoke, April 19.—Increase loans SI.634.000: in
crease specie $433,000; increase circulation $24,000; in-
crease deposits $1,*80,000; decrease legal tenders % • »•
00o. ..
[SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPIt.]
Arrest of an Election Bully.
Atlanta, April 20.—Joe Brown, acolorod man, was
arrested hero to-day hy the military for threatening
negroes who voted for Gordon.
[SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH. 1
* Election at Albany.
Albany. Ga.. April 20—Nine hundred votes cast
hero to-day. Maj. Cochran tries to control tho elec
tion. No obstruction except such os arose from offi
cial stupidity. We’ll win the fight.
to the country the utter depravity of that party
ekli
which is seeking to perpetuate its power by every
species of fraud and forco that human ingenuity
can suggest or devise.
The Presidential Issues.—The New
York World says the issues of the great con
test at hand are and should be these, and
these only or chiefly ;
1. Opposition to Congressional usurpa
tion.
2. Opposition to negro supremacy.
8. Immediate restoration of the unity and
peace of the nation.
TnE Louisiana Election.—A Washington
dispatch says:
A letter received here to-day irom New
Orleans relative to the elections to take place
in Louisiana this week states that it is admit
ted on all sides that the reconstruction acts
will bo strictly carried out in the elections,
and the main controversy will be as to the
officers. There are already three tickets out,
viz; The Wammouth or so-called black re
publican ticket; tho Talliafcrro, or white re
publican, and the K. King Cutler, or nobody’s
ticket, styling itself the Union republican.—
Tho policy of the democrats will be, so far ns
known, to vote for the Taliaferro ticket, the
democrats giving up the State to the republi
cans, and the latter giving up the city of New
Orleans to tho democrats.
Remember the importance of one
vote 1 It may save your race from degrada
tion ; it may save our State from bankruptcy
and ruin!
Radical Justice and Logic.—Itis entirely
right to turn a man out of office and employ
ment—in the Frcedmen’s or Registry Bu
reaux, for instance—for talking on the Demo
cratic side, but a great crime for a Democrat
to discharge an employe for voting on the
other side, of which the military commission
will tako rctributory notice!
The Express—To avoid even the appear
ance of doing injustice to men whom we
know to bo worthy and on the side of their
country, we would state that our remarks on
Tuesday with reference to the Express os a
Radical electioneering agent, referred exclu-
State and their Directors abroad.
Impeachment.—The argument of Boutwell
Wednesday, if we may Judge from the tele
graphic synopsis, was another Five-Points
harangue. There is nothing in it that can
possibly influence any honest man in tlie Sen- ,ned -
utc, or tlint rises to tlie dignity of a great
forensic discussion. What he means by the
threat, the people of America will take the
matter into their own hands if the Senate
should refuse to obey Radical behests for the
President’s conviction, wc cannot exactly un
derstand. If he means the ballot-box, he
could not suit Andrew Johnson better; if he
means force, both the President and people
arc probably equally prepared for that mode
of arbitrament.
The Georgia Election.
The Negroes Voting the Democratic Ticlict.
Atlanta, Ga.. April 20.-The election is progressing
quietly, but with much enthusiasm with both parties.
A large negro voto was polled to-day. Bullock is
ahead, Gordon’s friends not generally voting. It is
said that at Marietta a hundred and eighty negroes
formed in line and voted for Gordon.
Weather bad.
Acgcsta. April 20.-Tho election is progressing
without collision. Tho negroes, with few exceptions,
voted the Radical ticket. They marched in squads
from the country, to the poHs. with banners flying
and yelling for Bullock. Whenever a colored voter
was suspected he was set upon and intimidated; in
this way some were deterred from voting the Demo
cratic ticket, but. generally, they went solid for tho
Radical rarty. The excitement is intense and but
ittle needed to bring about a fearful collision. The
whites, generally, kept away from the polls and ab
stained from adding to tho excitement.- About-200
vote.- were polled, nearly two thousand of which aro
negroes. The total registered vote of tho county is
5509. . . ..
Colcmecs, April 20.—Tho election is proceeding
quietly. Total vote to-day. 704-297 whites and 407
blacks. Notwithstanding wholesale frauds tho Demo
crats are jubilant, many negroes aro voting the Demo
cratic ticket. The Radicals aro dishoartened.. Tho
loyal leagues are "busted.” On Saturday night tho
leagues were addressed in their lodge room by Col.
Lamar, editor of the Sun, a Democrat.
Savannah, April 20.—The election progressed
quietly till towards noon, when a Conservative negro
war run off by a Radical. Afterwards ho went up
under protection of the military and police. But few
whites were able to approach tho polls on account of
the mass of country negroes.
Georgia Election.
From Albany,
[special to the telegraph.]
Albany. April 21—A fight occurred between two
negroes to-day. Joiner, the Radical candidate, struck
a Democratic negro and some excitement followed.-
The difficulty was finally quieted by the Mayor and
Young Men’s Democratic Club. Captain Cochranhas
usurred the powers and management of the election,
and the effect i3 to help tho Radicals. But cheer up.
all is right in Dougherty.
Augusta.
Acgcsta. April 21.-Tho election is progressing
without serious disturbance. Tho blacks remain
about tho polls electioneering for the Radical ticket.
Tho Democratic voto is large to-day, but tho Radicals
will carry tho ceunty. Tho military aro stationed at
tho poll3 to preservo order.
From Columbn*.
Columbus. April 21.—Everything is quiet. Tho
Radicals aro desperato and tricky. 793 votes woro
polled to-day. mostly, negroes and many for tho Dem
ocratic ticket. Tho Democrats aro in high splrits.-
Couricrs from tho counties of Chattahoochee. Marion.
Stewart and Randolph bring in tho most cheering
news. From Savannah.
Savannah. April 21.-Tho Conservatives aro buoy
ant and hopeful. Tho Democratic votes to-day are
ten to one. The Conservative ncgrocs. undcr tho in-
fluencoof tho whites, were present, and defiant and
active. An endeavor was made by Radical n *^°”
drivotho Conservativo negroes from tho polls, but
failed. The polls closed with tho Radical negroes and
leaders disheartened. The prospects are that in tho
next two days the Conservatives will gam ground.
Things are passing off quietly and no danger is appre
hended except from Radical influence. A Conserva
tive meeting is held to-night and tho Conservatives
are fully alive to tho crisis. Tho polls were attended
all day by tho most respectable, influential and intel
lectual men of Savannah. Votes polled so far in tho
city. 2393; in tho county, 106S; total, 3458.
Atlanta.
Atlanta. April 21.—Tho election is quiet and en
thusiasm prevails in both parties. It is suPP 03ed t ^
two thousand and six hundred votes have been polled
two days. It is believed that Gordon is fivohun-
have not yet voted. Wo hope to carry the county for
Governor. Encouraging news from Dooly, 11 ebater
_ . w.J.Alston.
' n ' °"' Secretary Democratic Club.
d *The*Fulton County Democratic Club havo issued tho
following circular;
“The Democrats of Fulton county send this greet
ing to tho peoplo of Georgia, that Gordon is carrying
all before him here, and wHl roll up ono thousand
majority inthiscounty. J. F. Alexander,
Chairman Democratic Committee.
Louisiana Election.
The Democrats Carry the City.
New Orleans. April 21.—No official returns aro
yet made. As far as heard from the majority against
the Constitution in this city i3 ono thousand; in tho
Parish of Orleans 3S4; East Baton Rougo 800; W est
Baton Rougo 100; Caddo 800; against. Conway
(Democrat) is elected Mayor, and a majority of the
City and Parish of Orleans ticket is probably elected.
Six Democratic Senators and a Democratic majority
of both Boards of Council are elected. A negro Re
corder is elected in tho Third District Mann (Dem
ocrat) for CoDgress in tho First District is ahead.
Tlie Impeachment Trial.
Iloir Butler Lied for Blodgett.
Washington, April 20, noon.—The Senate pro
ceeded with impeachment. Tho managers are intro
ducing documentary evidence. Blodgett’s indictment
was offered. Butler offered Blodgett’s answer. Mr.
Evarts objected; Blodgett was not on trial hero. But
ler rroeceded to stato orally what ho intended to
prove. Mr. Chase ordered it reduced to writing"
Butler protested and Mr. Chase persisted, and Butler
is now writing.
Washington. Arril 30. r. m.—Tho Court refusod to
admit the Blodgett papers. Butler appealing for
Blodgett, said he had never been able to get his caso
before the Senate. Justice should be dono him now.
Blodgett was only a Captain of a rebol militia compa
ny an l an unwilling Captain. Blodgett would swear —
Blodgett was knotnt in Augusta. He was elected by
his neighbors to make a constitution for Georgia. Ho
wa« made Mayor of Augusta by Pope. Blodgett did
not doubt that when Georgia waa admitted Blodgett
would take his scat here with the proudest.
Buticrthen offered tho nominations of Sherman and
Thomas to Brevet Generalships, claiming their admis
sibility under tho tenth articlo. Tho Scnato refused.
14 to 35. Tho yeas are Messrs. Anthony. Cole. Fes
senden, Fowler, Grimes, nendciaon. Morton, Ross,
Sumner. Tipton, Trumbull. Van Winkle. Willey and
Yates—14. , , „
Both parties announced the evidence closed, air.
Chase ordered tho prossocution to proceed with tho
argument.
Mr. Boutwell not being ready asked an adjourment
to Tuesday. The defence asked until Wednesday in
view of Mr. Stanhery’s sickness. Mr. Boutwell sec
onded the request and after hearing and rejecting
appeal from Logan to print hu argument, tho Court
adjourned to Wednesday.
The Radical Congress.
Washington, April 30.—HorsE.—The Scnato ap
propriation for impeachment was considered. Mr.
Eldridge said it was ovident that $10,000 would not
defray the expenses of the impeachment trial, and ho
thought this was a mere blind. Why did not tho
Committee come out boldly and say this was a mere
bagatelle to operate on the publio mind?
Mr. Washburne said if another appropriation was
required he would vote for it, and ho believed it
would be worth $100,000 to pay tho expense.
Mr. Eldridge asked if he understood tho gentleman
would give $100,000 to mako tho impeachment a suc-
°Vir. Washburne had not said that exactly, but wha t
he meant was that if impeachment was a success it
would bo worth not $100,000 but $100,000,000 to this
country in greater security to persons and property.
[Applause in the galleries ]
Mr. Eldridge said, ho suspcctod as much, that this
money was to bo used to secure the success of im
peachment, he would not voto a dollar for such pur
sivcly to tlie managers of the Company in this r °^' tVashburno said he would not be misrepresent
ed. but he would reitcrato that ho bolievod that tho
country would bo benofitted to tho amount of millions
of dollar* by tho removal of tho usurper and tyrant
from the "White House.
The bill was passed.
Mr. Banks’ bill regarding tho rights of foreign citi
zens abroad, was taken up and a long discussion cn-
TVatch the Chief Registrar.—The
coolness and pertinacity with which the Rad
ical organ at Atlanta continues, in the face of
contradictory evidence from all quarters, to
claim the election of Bollock by a large ma
jority, is pretty conclusive to our mind that
a trick has been fixed up at Atlanta by the
Chief Registrar and itis strikers to elect Bul
lock whether the popular vote does it or not.
General Meade’s attention has already been
called to the wonderful capacity of Mr. Hul-
bert for management—how ho carried the
Convention when the popular majority
against it was from twelve to fifteen thousand,
etc., cto.—and he has promised that every
thing shall be conducted legally and hon
estly, but it will not be amiss for our Demo
cratic lriends to impress upon tuo Com
mander the importance of watcliinj closely
for official manipulations.
£3" A German woman in Hanford cn: —
ried ffi
Ter rheumatic husband on her back to
the polls to vote the Democratic ticket. TLe
crowd made up a purse of .’00 for her.
From Washington.
Washington, April 20.—Tho Court of Claims has
decided fifty-four cotton cases under the soizuro and
abandonment law in favor of claimant*, judgment in
forty of which was rendered during the j>resont term,
The amount* of each case vary from lOpO to 123,000—
Randolph L. Mott, of Georgia, securing tho highest
claim. The claims aro in tho aggregate $623,000.
E. G. Townsend ha* been appointed Agent of tho
Freodwen’s Bureau for Virginia.
The close of the impeachment trial is not expected
before the middlo of noxt week. Mr. Stanbery is
much better. '
Washington, April 20.—In tho House to-day
information was called for regarding tho deten
tion of the steamer Sabino at Now London, it is al
leged, for political purposes.
Sergeant Bates at Baltimore.
Baltimore. April 20.—Tho Sergeant Bates festiva
ls enthusiastic. Tho ceremonies at Washington mon
ument are beautiful. Bates is loaded with presents
from ladies and children.
Alabama.
Montgomery. April 30.—Tho rains aro retarding
farming operations, and tho creeks and streams of
water are rising rapidly. ^ [
Foreign News.
London, April 20.—Gen. Napier requests heavy
shipments of specie—fearing communication will bo
cut off during tho rainy season.
London, April 20.—Tho Court room and ap
proaches, where tho Clcrkenwcll cxplosionists’ trial
is progressing, is densely crowded.
South Carolina (so-called) Election.
Charleston, April 30.—Official returns as far as
received of the recent election show 31,000 votes for and
11,0)0 against the new Constitution. '
General News.
Xiw Yore, April 21.—Tho Hcscr reports meeting
the racers on Sunday, both goiogat tho rate of twclvo
and a half miles per hour,
south of the city of Pari?.
The Cuba was six miles
North Carolina Election.
Wilmington. April 21.-Tho election commenced
this morning. The day passed off without tho slight
est disturbances. The approximate vote of four wards
in this city, for the Constitution, is 1200: against, 570.
Tho vote at Weldon, Halifax county. forthoCon-
stitution, is 294; against, 37. Some negroes voted tho
Conservative ticket in this city. Tho whites, gen
erally. vote the second and third days, while the ne
groes make the greatest effort tho first day.
Newbebn. April 12.-The vote in this city to-day
for tho Constitution was 1200, against the Constitu
tion 200. The negro strength is poUcd. No disturb-
In Morchead City tho Republicans aro eighteen
ahead.
From Washington.
Washington. April 21.—Banks’ bill protecting nat
uralized citizens abroad was amended by allowing tho
President to withdraw commercial relations from of-
fonding nations and exempting Emba33adors, Consuls
and Agents from persons whom the President may in
carcerate in retaliation. The bill passed by a voto of
99 to 5. ' .
Tho pressure on the uncommitted Senators l* tre
mendous. The President’s friends are increasing.
The new municipal officers of Alexandria are quali
fied. There are no negroes, but no known native
Virginians among the new officers.
Washington. April 21.—Tho Secretary of tho
Treasury reported tho amount realised from Confed
erate property abroad amounting to one hundred and
forty-four thousand, at an expense of ninety thousand.
Tho sources from which tho amount was received are,
the Shenandoah. Sumter, Tallahassee and Confede
rate agent, R. B. Walter.
Mr. Cunard denies that tho Cuba and City of Paris
are racing. ... _ ,
Rear Admiral Rowan, en rente for his command
with tho Asiatic Squadron, had reached tho Capo of
Good Hape: all well.
Stanbery is much better.
There was a full Cabinet to-day.
The President sent several routino messages to tho
House to-day.
Mr. McCulloch’s report on the stato of tho archives
of the Confederate Government, shows that many
millions were received and disbursed by Col. McRao,
on Confederate loans in Europe. Suits are instituted
to reach any balances in his hand3 at tho laU of the
Confederacy. There ia.but ono suit in France.
Champion Base Ball Contest.
Montgomery. April 21.—Tho match game between
theMobilo Dramatic and Montgomery Baso Ball
Clubs, for the championship of tho State, was played
to-day in this city. Tho Dramatics made fifty-five,
the Montgomery seventy-ono. The next game is to
be played in Mobile, and the deciding gamo on
neutral ground. A Baso Ball Association was to
day organized for tho State, John A. Payno, of tho
Mobile Dramatics, President.
Radical Congress.
Washington. April 21—Hocse.-Mt. Robinson
offered a resolution recalling the managers and
abandoning impeachment. The speaker declared it
was a question of privilege but under the ruling of
the Speaker or a majority of tho House, tho House
could rofuso to consider even a question of privilege.
Tho House refused to entertain tho resolution by a
From. Griffin.
Griffin, April 22.—Gordon andLochranofarahoad.
Spalding all right. Cheer up.
Georgia Elections.
Atlanta.
Atlanta. April 2i-Tho election is orderly and
heavy rated to-day of both parties, tho Democrats the
largest. Gordon is considerably ahead. A very largo
white voto is expected on the tot day. Gordon and
Bullock aro both in town.
Augusta.
Acgcsta April 22.-Tho election is progressing hero
without disturbance; total vote polled, 4410.
Accounts from the interior ore conflicting, each par-
ty claiming to bo ahead. Tho Radicals claim Bul
lock’* election and tho Democrats Gordons- Tho re
sult cannot bo known till tho polls aro closed.
servatives 71 and Radicals 1. Wayno county, two
days. Radical majority 150; will ho reduced the last
day. '
Partial returns fromDauplin county give over 400
majority against the Constitution. At HallsviUe, in
tho same county, 145 votes were cast, all against the
Constitution.
Raleigh, April 22.—Election on tho new Constitu
tion will be a full one. On yesterday (hero were 1375
votes polled in this city, and to-day tho wholo vote
has run up to about 12,o00. Tho black3 has o polled
nearly their entire voto.
Reports from tho country aro favorablo to tho Con
servatives, but no certainty as to the result. The polls
aro kept strictly from tho publio, and will bo till tho
votes arc counted. Tho Radical majority will bo cut
down, but it can hardly bo overcome in Wako county
entirely.
Nows from the Stato indicates tho defeat of the
Constitution by a handsomo majority; hut rumors Df
majorities either way are more speculations till tho
votes aro counted. Tho election generally is quiet
but a serious disturbance was threatened in tho city
about 4 o’clock this p. M., caused by tho conduct of J.
Savnnn , _ j jj, Harris, tho negro candidate for tho Commons in
Savannah. April 22.—Election to-day passe o \y a lcc, which was, however, promptly suppressed.
quietly!' Every species of fraud was practiced by tho
Radical managers. Tho President of tho City Board
neglects hi* duty for tho purpose of interfering with
voters to such an extent as to invoke, tho protest of
his clerks. Tho Conservativo strength •’
Tho colored Conservatives aro active. The Radicals
are disheartened and losing confidence. Tho vote
yesterday and to-day is acknowledged by all m favor
of tho Constitution. Tho votes cast to-day aro 1446
for city, and 423 for county—total in tbreo days 428?
for city, 1496 for tho county.
Columbus.
Columbus. April 22.-Scvon hundred and forty-nine
votes polled to-day-many negroes voting tho Demo
cratic ticket. Marion and Chattahoocheo gono Dem
ocratic. Everything quiet and chocring.
The Impeachment Trial.
Washington, April 22, noon—Tho resolution was
finally passed allowing unlimited speeches or written
statements by both managers and defcnco. Tho
galleries aro crowded. Mr. Boutwell is about com
mencing. Tho unlimited speeches will probably pro
long the trial ten days. .. ^
Mr. Cartis announced that it waa doubtful whether
Mr. Stanbery would bo able to tako further part in
•ho trial. . ... . .
After a half dozen propositions had been voted
down, the following was adopted, that as many of the
Managers an I counsel for tho President as desired to
do so bo permitted to filo arguments or address tho
Senato oraly.
Mr. Chase ordered Mr. Boutwell to proceed.
boutwell’s speech.
Mr.Bontwoll said: Tho Chief Magistral of tho
principal republio of tho world was on trial. Tho ob
ject of tho proceeding was not punishment for of
fences, but the safety of tho Stato. Tho issues be
tween tho President and tho House of Representa
tives are technical and limited, namly: whether Mr.
Johnson violated tho Constitution and laws in re
moving Stanton and appointing Gen. Thomas. Mr.
Boutwell sot forth the ovil probably following an ac
knowledgment of tho President’s power to romovo
officers at his pleasure, arguing that tho power of Con
gress maintained that sovereignty rested with tho peo
ple who vested it in Congress; whereas tho Executive
and Judicial departments aro denied all discretionary
or implied powers. Congress can adopt its adminis
tration to tho changing condition of tho national
life, whereas tho President is governed by tho princi
ples which govern the Judge of a Court. Tho Presi
dent must administer tho law as ho finds it, without
questioning tho legislative wisdom. Tho President
can make no inquiry regarding tho constitutionality.
Publio officers can neither plead nor provo good mo-
tivis for nullifying law. Tho President violated tho
law, and tho Scnato can enter on no inquiry regard
ing a violated law’s constitutionality.
Mr. Boutwell denied that tho President de
sired to bring tho question before a court.
This pretext was fully exposed. His object
was to seizo tho offices of the Government and by
their influerico reconstruct the Union in the interest of
tho rebellious States. No criminal was over arraigned
who offered more unsatisfactory excuses for his
crimes. He argued that Stanton's suspension and
Grant’s appointment was an acknowledgment of tho
legality of tho Tonuro-of-officebill, behind which th.
President could not go. His subsequent attempt to
remove Stanton was unauthorized by tho Con
stitution and a violation of tho President’s
oath of office. This requires a verdict of guilty under
tho first article. Tho Cabinet advice was no excuse;
it was tho advice of servants to their master.
Mr. Bontwell dssenssed tho Constitution and the
practico of removals, closing his argument as follows:
Nonoofthe predecessors of Mr. Johnson, from Gen
eral Washington to Mr. Lincoln, over claimed tho
poVer to remove a civil officer (luring the session of
the Senate without its consent. He claimed that the
act ofl795, evon if tho right claimed under it was valid,
was repealed by tho act of 1803. Mr. Boutwell argued
tho constitutionality of tho Tenure-of-oflice act, claim
ing that Mr. Johnson was serving out Mr. Lincoln’s
term and that the law covered Stanton. Ho said tho
Presidentsccms to have been under tho influence of
tho criminal purposo to destroy Grant as well as re
move Stanton, and attempted to carry out the pur
pose by various and traitorous methods, attempting
to soduco Sherman and General Geo. H. Thomas.
Ho used General Thomas. Tho nomination of Ewing
was part of tho old gamo. Ewing was forty-nine
years old. and would gladly vaento tho office at any
. * • i 9 il _ 1 J« «f TaL nBAn♦ Aftl Th pro
Tho election is progressing very quietly; total voto
for S days, in tho city and negro settlement commonly
called Hayti, gives the blacks 1620. Tho news from
tho interior indicates large Conservativo majorities.
Virginia Affairs.
Richmond, April 22.—Tho campaign has opened in
Virginia. The Republican speakers havo been leav
ing here all the week to canvass different parts of tho
State. At all tho county courts hold this week Con
servative speakers were to open tho canvas3. Ex-
Governor Picrpont addressed a Republican meeting
this evening in the Park. Ho supported tho Consti
tution and characterized tho means by which ho had
been removed from tho Governorship as simply con
temptible. .
On tho Republican sido in this campaign will be
such men as J. M. Botts and Alex. Rives, and on tho
Conservativo sido R. M. T. Hunter and A. H. H.
Stuart, and others^
Foreign News.
London. April 22.—Tho Princo of Walc3 unvailod
the statue of Edmond Burko to-day.
Tho House of Commons passed a bill making ex
ecutions private. An amendment abolishing tho
death penalty, Gregory and Mill opposing it, was
tot- . . .,
Tho Japanese Mikado promises to indemnify
foreigners for losses inflicted by cither party during
the civil disturbances.
The latest Abyssinia advices state that it wa3 rain
ing and cold, but all tho men well. Napier was to
havo made a dash on Magdola on tho 2d of April.—
His advance reached Magdola on tho 1st, and the
rest were close at hand. The wholo forco would con
centrate on tho left bank of theSimma. Theodoras
has 10,000 captives, who were still woll treated.
Florence, April 22.—Prince Humbert and Princess
Margaret are married. Victor Emanuel, Frederick
William of Prussia, Prineo Napoleon, and Princess
Mario Clotilde wero present. Tho ceremony occurred
at the Chapel Royal, Turin. Extonsive preparations
aro mado for their reception 'at Florence.
Madrid, April 22.—N&varez, President of Council
and Minister, is dying.
Foreign Markets
Liverpool, April 20, Noon.—Cotton buoyant and
1-16 higher; sales will reach 15,000; Uplands, spot,
12)ial2%; to arrive, 12%al2%; Orleans 12%al2%.
Breadstuff’s and Provisions quiet.
Liverpool, April 20, evening.—Cotton quiet at
a slight decline; uplands, spot, 12‘4; afloat 12%; Or
leans 12J4. Corn 39s9d. Red wheat 14s6d. Naval
stores dull.
Havre, April 20.—Cotton firm; tres ordinaire 151; to
arrivo. l 4S.
Liverpool, April 18, Evening.—Cotton quieter,
under large arrivals; sales 12,000.
Lard steady at 4aC.
London, April 21, noon.—Consols 03%a03)^; bonds
7014o.70%.
Liverpool, April 21, noon.—Cotton dull and un
changed; sales S000.
Breadstuffs quiet. Sugar dull.
Liverpool, April 21,
quiot. Mess Pork quiet
Lard firm. Turpentine declinod—32s6d.
Havana, April 20.—Sugar quiet; dealers report No.
12at,7^a7%.
London, April 21, Evening—Consols 03J;,a03% —
Bonds 70%.
Frankfort, April 21.—Bonds steady at 75%.
Paris, April 21—Bourso firmer. Rentes higher.
Liverpool, April 21, Evening.—Cotton dull and
declined a fraction; sales S000; Uplands 12%al2%; Chi
leans 12%al2%. ,,
Manchester advices favorable. Yarns and fabrics
firm. _
Havre, April 21—Cotton dull and declined; Up
lands, spot, 147fs. 5Ccs. _ . . , ,
London, April 22, noon—Securities unchanged.
Frankfort, April 22.—Bonds easier at 75.
Liverpool, April 22, noon.—Cotton, prices same;
sales to-day 10,000 bales.
Breadstuffs and Provisions quiet.
London, April22, p. ji— Consols53%. Bonds7S%.
Liverpool, April 22, p. si.—Corn declined to o.*s 3d.
Lard firm. Pork quiet. Beef declined to 122s 6d.
London, April 22, evening.—Consols 93%a93^.—
Bonds 76%a78%.
Frankfort, April 22.—Bonds strong, 75%,
Liverpool, April 22, evening.—Cotton firm, more
active and higher; sales 15,000 bales; Uplands on tho
spot 12%; afloat 12%al2%: Orleans 12%.
Corn declined, 39. Naval stores dull. Official ad
vices stato cholera entirely disappeared from St,
Thomas, and but few cases of mild fever occur.
a man had been caught in tho wreck
asked whether it was a white or a color
sole purposo actuated them—the determre**"-
rescue a human being from peril and d^ '
their exertions wero futile was no f aa ; t ‘
They nobly did their best, and will carrv .i* ' -t
AAnriAflan wrllli fit r»m trt n j a . “‘S’. .
conviction with them to tho end of iif e ’ ' 3 ‘ ! Wq
Yesterday, a gang of laborers, under ii
tendance of Mr. J. Fuss, tho archite.-t,'w***
in propping up the building at both endi** ***
prevent a further falling in. The goods
of tho building have all been removed fc
will bo made to removo that in the tj ‘-!
floors aro properly propped, and no ' s -3
another crash in its transfer. “ cr tfeqK
XATE8T MARKETS—-BY TELEGRAPH.
Domestic Olarkets.
* 2f E \r York, April 20.—Stocks active. Money 7.—
Exchange 10%. Gold 38%. Old bonds 11%; new 7%.
Virginia’s 47. Tennessee’s 66%.
New York, April 20.—Cotton opened a shade
firmer and closed quiet and easier; sales 980; closing
31a31%—no buyers at the latter figure.
Flour quiet. Southern wheat oasierand la3o lower.
Com dull; white Southern 116al 19. Mcss.’Pork. new,
27 40; old 2615. Lard 17%al8%. Turpentine 75%a76.
Rosin 3 S5a3 37. Tallow 12%al2%. Freights firm;
cotton, sail, %a5-16; steam %.
New York, April 20. p. m.—Gold 38%. Sterling
10%. 62 Coupons 11%.
New York, April 21. noon.—Cotton dull and droop
ing at 31.
Gold 39%. Sterling 10%. Virginia 6’s, 46. Tennes
see 6’s. 66%. _ " , , ,
Flour 5al0 better. Wheat 2a2% hotter. Corn%al
16wcr. Mes3 Pork 2750. Lardl7%alS%. Rosin 345a
S50. Turpentine 66.
New York, April 21. p. it.—Cotton duU and easier;
sales 700 bales at 31 cents.
Flour active; Southern 10 35al5. Wheat heavy.
Corn heavy; white Southern 116: yollow 124al 25.
Mc;s Pork, new 27 45; old 26 50. Lard firmer 17%al8%.
Sugar activo. Other groceries unenanged. Turpcn-
tinc 56%a56%. Rosin unchanged. Freights quiet.
Sterling strong at 10%. Gold firm at 39%. 62 Cou
pons 11%. ,
Nf.w York. April 22, noon.—Stocks activo and
strong. Money 7. Exchange 10%. Gold 39%. Ten
nessee 67. Virginias 48.- Old Bonds 12; now S%.
Flour still drooping. Wheat quiet and in buyer’s
favor. Corn dull and lc lower. Rye scarce and la2c
better. Pork quiet; new mess 27 62%. Lard firm at
17%al8%. Freights dull. Turpentine 66%. Rosin
easier at 3 45.
Cotton firmer at 31a31% for middling.
New Yoek, April 22. p. u.—Cotton moro activo and
a shado firmer; sales 4S00, at 31a31%.
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat favors buyers.
Corn heavy; Southom whito 114al 15; yellow 123al 24;
straw-colored 113%al .14. Mess pork 27 62. Lard
17%al8%. Groceries quiet and firm. Turpentine 66a-
Rosin 3 25a3 27. Wool quiet. Toxas 26a26% —
time, leaving it in tho hands of Johnson’stool. There . *^^3283-16.
is no reason to suppose that; tho present secretary ot Qo jd39%. Sterling steady at 10%. >62 Coupons 12.
strict party vote. .... . . ,
Tho Postoffice Committee is directed to inquire into
the expediency of the government securing control of
tho telegraph lines. .....
Bills restoring Lieutenant Commanders Abbotts
and Doty to tho activo list wero passed.
Bill abolishing Third Assistant ft aval Engineers
and reducing marines to fifteen hundred, was passed.
An amendment to the Bankrupt law. extending tho
time to January. 1869. for such as can’t ray Gfty per
cent, was passed, and tho House adjourned.
Tho Senate was not in session to-day.
tho Treasury would not yield to any schemo Johnson
might undertake.
Regarding tho President’s speeches, ho said tho
House did not arraign tho President for slandering
Congress, or for any purposo of protection, but that a
man uttering such words is unfit for tho offico. After
narrating tho President’s reconstruction courso, Mr.
Boutwell said tho House had brought this groat crim
inal "to your bar upon tho conviction that tho country
was in peril. Mr. Boutwell concludes:
Tho House of Representatives havo presented this
criminal at your bar with equal confidence in his
guilt and in your disposition to administer exact jus-
tico between him and tho peoplo of tho United States.
His conviction is tho triumph of law, of ordor, of jus
tice. I do not contemplate his acquittal: it is impos
sible ; therefore I do not look beyond. But, Senators,
the peoplo of America will uover permit an usurping
executive to break down tho securities for liberty
provided by tho Constitution. Tho causo of the coun
try is in your hands. Your verdict of guilty is poaco
tc^iur beloved land.” ^
South. Carolina Election.
Charleston, April 22.—Tho majority for tho Con
stitution, so far as heard, is 33,000.
Mississippi.
Jackson. April 21.—Tho Convention ovinco a dis
position to get through their work at an early day.—
The report of tho Franchise Committee is on its third
reading.
Tho heavy rains havo damaged tho crop prospects
and delayed travel on the railroads centering here.
Freshet in Alabama and Mississippi.
Mobile, April 21.—Accounts from tho intorior of
Alabama and Mississippi report sorious damage to
the plantations from the late rains. Tho rivers and
creeks are very high. In many places running oyer
their banks. In many places a general replanting
will havo to bo done.
Foreign Mews.
London. April 21.—Mulancy, of the Clcrkenwcll
conspirators, turned Queen’s ovidcnco, and his testi
mony is damaging to tho defence.
Parliament met to-day. but nothing was done.
Tho Prince of Wales reviewed tho troops at Dablin,
in Phoenix Park.
Paris. April 21.—Tho Manitenr denies tho rcccn
reports of Garibaldi’s movements; hois still at Ca
rrera.
Later South Americas advices represent the allies
as acting in self-dofonco and had not attacked Asun-
yon.
London, April-21.—Nagle’s counsel publishes a card
denying Nagle’s reported departure. Naglo is still
confined at Ottawa.
The evidences oi Whelan’s guilt accumulates.—
Whelan had made several important admissions.
Patrick Buckley, doorkeeper of tho House of Com
mons. has been arrested in consequence of contradic
tory evidence. Tho authorities aro pushing their in
vestigations in every direction.
[SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH.]
Dougherty Considered Safe.
Tift Elected in tlie Second District.
Alrant. April 22.—Twenty-fivo hundred votes
polled. All quiet sinco orders from General Sibley
yesterday. Tho Democrats aro sanguine. The ma
jority would havo been decided but for officious mili
tary interference. Second Congressional District goes
Democratic.
From Sumter County.
Americus, Ga., April 22.—J. It. Sneeil, Secretary, etc.:
Twclro hundred and eighty negroes and seven hun-
dred and cighty-thrce whites havo Totod. Tho Rad
icals are probably fifty ahead. Fonr hundred irliltfcs
From Washington.
Washington. April 22.—Tho Conservatives express
intenso gratification over the election nows from
Louisiana. Georgia and North Carolina.
Washington. April 22.—Mr. Groosbeck will follow d8mandi Ealcs qjo; middlings 30%; rccoipts 101; exports
Baltimore, April 20.—Cotton firm at 31,
Flour, good demand; low medium grades advanced
%; others unchanged. Wheat firm. Corn firm; white
112al 14; yellow 120. Oats 85a90. Pork firm at 2S00.
Bacon activo and firm; rib sides 15%: clear rib 17%;
shoulders 14%. Hams21a22. Lardl8al8%.
Baltimore, April 21—Flour quiet. Wheat active.
Corn firm. Oats dull; Southern SoaSS. Bye very ae-
tivo at 120. Mess Pork firm at 2S. Bacon and Lard
unchanged.
Cotton dull and nominal.
Baltimore, April 22.—Cotton firm at 31.
Flour steady, holders very firm and stock light.—
Wheat stoady. Cora firm. Oats heavy at S5a90. Rya
firm. Bacon unchanged. Mess pork active at 2S 00.
Lard firm at 18%.
Savannah. April 20.—Cotton opened quiet, became
firm and closed steady at 31.
Savannah, April 21.—Cotton dull and unchanged;
nothing doing; prices nominal; middlings 31; no re
ceipts sinco Friday, on account of tho wash on all tho
roads.
Savannah. April 22.—Cotton firm. No sales. No
receipts. Middlings 31.
Charlston, April 20.—Cotton opened firmer, but
closed quiet; sales 120; middlings 30%a31; receipts 229;
no exports.
Charleston, April 21-Cotton without demand. Sales
S3. Middlings nominally 30a31. Receipts 1S7. Ex
ports. Great Britain. 155S.
Charleston, April 22.—Cotton easier and in better
Mr. Boutwell.
Scchys, Browning and Willis visitod tho President
to-day.
A court martial convenes at Fort Monroo on tno
27th. Gen. Hayes, of tho 5th Artillery, President, and
Col. Henry, of tho 1st Artillery. Judgo Advocate.
When tho Senato adjourned Mr. Boutwell was on
page thirty-two of his fifty pago speech.
The Judicial election in Chicago resulted in tho
success of ;tho Democrats by 500 majority. Twonty-
threo thousand votes were polled—Democratic gain
two thousand five hundred.
A close analysis of tho votes of doubtfnl Senators
ihowsten, as follows: Tho first figures are liberal
votes, the second aro Radical. This list deal* only
with important vetes regarding tho admission
dence. Anthony 22—7. Fessenden 24—5, Fowler zt—i.
Grimes 23-3, Ross 19-10. Sherman 17-13, Sprague
16- 9, Trumbull 23-7. Van Winklo 2s-5, Alillcy
17— 1L
Louisiana Election.
New Orleans. April 22.—No official returns of the
Totes is yot mado. Tho delay is severely commented
upon by tho city press, which says itis eminently
calculated to create a suspicion that tho returns aro
being tampered with. Further returns give a slightly
increased Domocrntio majority in tho city.and Parish
of Orleans. A large majority in tho parish for tho
Democratic Municipal and Stato ticket. Thirteen
parishes give majorities against tho Constitution, and
six in favor. Two or tlireo parishes give v cry large
majorities for tho Constitution, whilo tho majorities
against aro small. Tho rosults in the Stato aro still
extremely doubtful.
Mortli Carolina Election.
Wilmington. April 22.—Tho election returns are
meagre, but indicato that tho Conscn ati\ es will
carry Columbus by 300 majority, and Sampson by 400
majority, and that tho Radicals will cwrry Bladen and
Robeson by small majorities. Tho voto in Richmond
and Brunswick will bo close. At tho two precincts in
Sampson county 67 negroes voted tho Conservative
ticket tho first day. Everything is very quiet and
both parties aro betting even on tho general result.
Tho Radical majority in this city, of two days, is
about 600; and tho vote will probably be Radical to
morrow. Tho registered negro majority is 727. It is
thought that the city and county will give about 800
majority for tho Constitution, being 5,400 less than
tho registered negro majority, for tho Convention,
last Fall.
Reliablo information from the precinct in Columhu3
county gives tho Conservatives 1S3, and Radicals 30,"
20 negroes voting with tho Conservatives.
Weldon, Halifax county, second day, gavo tho Con-
KAYTON’3 OIL OF LIFE-Cures h
m.—Corn SDsGd. Wheat Back, Breast, Sides, Shoulders and Tnv. " :
Bacon advanced—40s9d. - ■ ■- ‘ •-
coastwiso 177.
Augusta, April 20—Cotton market opened firm but
closed quiet. Sales to-day 440 bales; receipts 85; mid
dlings £0.
Augusta. Aprii 21.—Cotton dull and nominal; sales
70: receipts 90; middlings 30.
Augusta, Arril 22.—Cotton dull but firmer; sales ISO;
receipt* 55; middlings 30.
Wilmington,April2L—Turpentine5S%a59. Rosin
strained. 150; low. No. 1, 300; pale. G00a700.
Cotton quiet at 30 for middlings.
Wilmington, April 22.—Spirits Turpentine ad
vanced, 60. Rosin weaker, strained 2 40; No. 1 4 50,
Tar 2 25.
Cotton declined. Middlings 29.
Cincinnati, April 20.—Flour firm. Corn quiot,
Whisky held at 210. Provisions firmer. Mess Pork
27. Bacon, shoulders 13%; clear sides 17%—buyers
offer % loss. Lard 17%.
Cincinnati, April 21.—Provisions firm but no do
mand. Tork 27 60. Bacon shoulders 13%; clear sides
17%. Lard 18.
Cincinnati, April 22.—Flour firm. Corn scarce and
advancing. Provisions firmer and strong. Mess
Pork held at 23 00. Shoulders 13al3%. Clear sides
17%. Lard 18.
St. Lours, April 21.—Flour, superfine, 650aS50 —
Cora weak at S3aS5. Mess Pork drooping at 2675
Bacon, very little doing; shoulders 13; clear sidosl7
Lard 17%. Whisky 220.
£t. Louis, April 22.—Mess Pork highor, 27 00a27 50.—
Baeon.improvod in demand.
Louisville, April 20.—Superfiao Flour 8 E0a9. Mess
Pork 27a27 25. Bacon, shoulders 13%al3%. Clear
sides 17%.
Mobile, April 21.—Cotton dull and nominal. No
sales. Receipts 66. Exports none.
Mobile, April 20.—Cotton closes dull; middling up
lands 31%a32; sales 250; receipts 831. Tho stock of cot
ton hero is 2103 bales; total receipts, since September,
59,300 bales.
Mobile, April 22—Cotton closed quiet but firm i
middlings 31a31%; holders asking outside rates; sales
200; receipts 284.
New Orleans, April 21.—Cotton quiet and steady
at 31 for middlings; sales 1000; receipts 707; exports
ineludinglthose not reported yesterday, 3185.
Gold 40. Sterling 19a53. New York sight oxchan;
% premium.
Sugar, small sales; fair Louisiana, 13%; prirno 15%.
Cuba Molasses held at 46%.
New Orleans, April 22.—Cotton quiot and littlo
doing; middlings 31 cents; sales to-day 10,000 bales;
receipts 626.
Sugar and Molassos unchanged.
Sterling 50a54. New York sight % cent premium
Gold 40%.
HOME MATTERS.
Fearful and Fntal Accident.
Ji. fearful and distressing accident occurred Tues
day afternoon, by which an esteemed and estimable
gentleman, Mr. H. A. Troutman, (better known a3
Dol. Troutman) a son of Hon. Hiram B. Troutman,
lost his life, under the following circumstances:
Mr. Napier, with his brother-in-law, Mr. Troutman,
visited the branch establishment of Seymour. John
son A Co., for the purpose of purchasing some Paeon.
Having agreed to take. tho meat, Mr. Napier re
quested Mr. T. D. Tinsley, of the firm of Seymour.
Johnson & Co- to get tho weights and accompanied
him to tho cellar for that purpose. Stating that
ho wished to obtain a drink of water. Mr. Troutman
allowed Mr. Tinsley and Mr. Napier to enter the cel
lar, whilo ho proceeded to the end of tho store to pro
cure tho water.
Mr. Tinsley, lighting a candle, and accompanied by
Mr. Napier, had entered the cellar and taken the
weight of ono hogshead, when they were startled by a
terrific crash.
Seizing Mr. Napier by tho arm, Mr. Tinsley drew
him under the front grating, until tho noiso had
ceased, when they escaped by the stairway to the first
floor.
Wo had just turned UicTelegraph corner when the
crash occurred, and wero among the first at tho scene
of ruin and death. A glance in tho front door exhib
ited a - terrible scene. From tho thoroughly satura
ted nature of the earth, tho iron pillars in the cellar
had given way. letting down tho first floor, which
was loaded with corn on tho left and barrels of pork
and syrup on tho right. Tho giving way occurred in
the ccntro of tho building.
Not knowing of the stairway, and hearing the groans
of somo ono in mortal agony, the grating in front was
prised up, and John Stubbs and Henry, two colored
men, entered tho cellar, in their endeavor to render
him some assistance. Procuring a light, they spoko
to the unfortunate man, who stated ho was badly
hurt, and begged them to extricate him. They en
deavored to do so. but found it impossible. They then
ascended to tho first floor, and at the risk of their
lives, the following parties entered the building and
went manfully to work:
Henry. John Stubb3 and somo other colored men
whose names we did not know; Messrs. Jerry Holmes.
John Galvin and Officer Wm. Kimbrew. Obtaining
lights they went manfully to work, and after remov
ing abtfut a dozen sacks of corn, discovered the lifeless
body of Mr. Troutman.
A barrel of pork had rolled upon his legs, making
impossible to extricato him, oven by bodily lifting
this barrel, without bringing down the whole tier of
barrels of pork upon the body.
Thinking life not yet extinct, these men, white and
colored, set to work, and “chocking” the upper bar
rels, then removed tho lower ones and corn sacks, and
by this means, lifted tho body bodily out. Borne ten
derly in the arm3 of the men who had labored so no
bly and fearlessly in tho rescue, it was borno to tho
establishment of Capt. Thos. J. Flint, opposite, the
crowd excluded, and Drs. "W. D. Hammond and 17.
S. Holt, who wero present, after thoroughly examining
it, pronounced lifo extinct.
From a superficial examination, no bonc3 were
found to bo broken, nor were there an external marks
of injury, and it was tho impression of those who
found him, that tho unfortunato man had died from
suffocation alono.
Parties wero at once dispatched to break the mourn
ful intelligence to tho family of tho deceased, living
in Vineville, whilo !tho body, in chargo of friends
and relatives, was taken homo.
Mr. Troutman was an estimable gentleman, and
much beliked by all who knew him. no was compar
atively a young man, not moro than thirty-fivo years
of age, wo think. He leavesawife and three children,
we aro told, who havo our heartfelt sympathy in this,
their sad bereavement.
Tho damage to the building and stock cannot bo
estimated at this writing. Tho building is tho prop
erty of Mr. Jackson DcLoache, and has been but re
cently crcotcd. ...
We trust we shall never have to record
calamity in this community. 1:
KAYTON’S OIL OF LIFE—Cures Rheumatism
and Neuralgia.
THE ELECTION
SUNDAY' SCENES.
THE OPENING OF The
p on
YVliat Happened During the Dj-
Tho streets on Saturday eveningand night—
with "colored citizens,” most of whom -
overdoses of whisky, and were cons equeotv"'-
turbulent.
On tho Sabbath, both during the diy «
similar scenes were enacted, and shouts w j
could be h,eard above the noiso of the rain ^
off and on, all day and night.
At a very early hour, throngs commenced...
at the Court-house, and long before the e-th
opened, a column of colored voters forn.jt;
and occupied tho whole gangway leading to tV
tho head of the column being ia front of the
at which the ballots were taken in. ' *
Soon, a small detachment of soldier* with,
scene, in command of a sergeant, and lety
thrown along tho front of tho Court Howe,« *
vals, while a guard walked ono side of the |?
voters. Tho police, too, were out in Iug e
Shortly after the opening of the polls, it
by gentlemen present that their presence *u l
entirely ignored, by both the Registrars and ^
the Managers, and that any negro who id: a j
the lino with a canary-colored ticket, (striki-’
Radical,) whether ho was from Jones, T*i® i
laski, or any other county, would be alicwed'a
through.
But an earnest and indignant protest on tin:-,
prevented this fraud from being perriKcp- i!
th.030 gentlemen from abroad were ruled can ' *
At the county poll, presided over b; tii
barber, Aleck Gaston, it was attempted to l» -'v
that worthy, solely in the interest of Ridor!"^™
On n colored man presuming to vote aDesj...
ticket, he presumed to beratothe unfortmutc,"-"
guided colored fellow-citizen,”and wintedto;-,!?
tute one of the “right stripe.”
* This was objected to by an old white dtiin,^
also insisted that the votes ofmen trliitil
mother counties should be keptiiuseparateh;
This was finally yielded, and things worked i!~
more smoothly thereafter. The vote itthispoii,
378 at the close.
The majority of the votes cast were colored, icd
far the greater portion of them were those frenfi
farms and plantations ip and around Mieon.
At the city poll so-called—including ill tho#
tered in Macon, living in this city and outside-ia
were deposited 1211 votes. Making in all, 1H9,
The greater portion of the votes polled yesterii
say moro than two-thirds—were those of colored i
—but, notwithstanding the fact that they wen fe
manipulated by the Radical leaders, we faowj
many a voto that will count right wa* deposited!
the occasion.
To our Democratic friends, one and all, we wa
•ay, the battle has not yet commenced-we areyst
tho skirmish lino—wo have yet to endurethehai
tho engagement. Let us standfinn, sheuldatomi
dcr, do our utmost endeavors, and when yotab
man up to the polls, see that he votes the tkisi
wants to, and no 'other.
Tin! hate Lamentable Accident.
Wo took Wednesday a look at the wreck of the store
of Seymoro, Johnson & Co., on Second street, and do,
not think wa havo ever seen a scene of moro complete
destruction than that presented. Had the building
not been built so closely between others, but had
stood to itself) the walls would most certainly have
fallen outward, and all persons in it boon buried under
tho mass of provisions and timber that would havo
fallen in upon them.
It is tho opinion of architects that tho accident was
caused by tho yielding nature of tho soil beneath the
briek foundation upon which the pillars, under the
large beam running from ono end of tho building to
tho other, rested. This earth is thought to have
yielded, and the foundation gradually settled, until
the iron pillars in tho cellar fell out of line, and thu3
let down the superincumbent mass ofcorn, syrup, salt,
flour, etc., in tho midst of which our unfortunate fel
low-citizen, Mr. Troutman, was caught and suffoca
ted.
The giving way oftho lower pillnrs threw those on
tho center of tho first floor out of line, and brought
down tho upper floor. There was nothing weighty on
tho second floor, two rooms of that story being occu
pied by Dr. Chas. H. Hall as an offico and consulta
tion room, and the balance of tho rooms as sleeping
apartmonts. Dr. Hall, by tho way, it will ho seen has
removed his office to the Emerson building, on Mul
berry street, opposito tho Lanier House.
It was by tho second crash, wo think, that Mr.
Troutman was suffocated. Had not so much timo
been lost in breaking up tho iron grating, by parties:
unacquainted with the faetthat the stairs to tlie co 11a
are just beneath tlioso leading to tho second story, and
right in front of tho building, it is moro than probablo
notwithstanding the fact they could not reach tho un
fortunate man from tho cellar, that the body could
havo been rescued before life hccome extinct. And
oven after tho men, whito and colored, who so nobly
and fearlessly risked their lives in attempting his res
cue, got to work, much timo was cxrcndcd, owing to
the fact that these men had to work slowly and cau
tiously to prevent the overhanging row of barrel# and
sacks of corn from-coming down incline, like an ava
lanche, and which would have crushed them and tho.
man they wero endeavoring to save, into a shapeless
mass.
In tho excitement of the moment, there were two
gentlemen, whom wo overlooked, who labored zeal
ously in the noble work. 17o allude to Messrs. J. B.
English and Thos. Bagley. To 'them belongs the
proud consciousness of having performed tlicir whole
duty in tho causo of humanity.
As wo before stated, though there were some four or
five colored men engaged in the rescue, wo obtained
tho names of only tho two beforo mentioned: Henry
Persons and John Stubbs. 17c would gladly giv*
tho names of others if we knew. To John and Henry
ton much praise cannot be given, and we should be
pleased to know that some more substantial token of
appreciation was bestowed upon them by our leading
citizens.
Ono thing struck us with admiration of tho men
engaged, and that was, when the cry was raised that
Tlie Election.
In the opinion of old adepts, the Italua, a,:..
polled up to the close of the ballot beie* cn list
evening, was thought-to be not moro th»u404!»a
Encouraged by the great gain made on tin:'
tho Democrats, abandoning all private basins,
manfully to work, and the result waa thatbyie'4
yesterday, tho relative strength of the votes at
tho two parties wa3 thought to be about mmL
’ In tho afternoon, the voting was very lilt!»
intervals. The same advantage that wu otx::
th*mining by tho. Democrat*, **i kept
alMeof the polls, and we have reason to conpo
our fellow-citizens upon the success of the e
The Radicals and their so-called leaders mt
• hacked.” and it remains for you, sentient:n
con. to keep them in that dispirited condiai
fight is not yet won, hoys, but yon have era®
"driving” them from the field disconntted. •
shoulder to shoulder to-day; present^ an
front, and cxtendjyour lines in solid eoaran,—
day isours! .inn.
Let the sub-committees appointed by tte/-
cratio Clubs of Bibb county do their duty to-day.*
see that every "white men in Macon is given n >
portunity of exercising the right that
dom from tho hated Radical rale. Whitt a®;
they Democrats or Whigs in tho past
wholo duty, and to them wehavo nothing t^-;
this: Tara out early this morning at the POla
wait for breakfast, but start out with theffl,*
tho boxes opened for tho deposit of ballot,
that every thing is conducted fair and
you nre slumbering, you know not what i
is being played nt your expense. Go
house at sunrise this morning. You wu
by somo ono soon, and can then getyo
and return.
17c believe itlto bo personally to tho ®
every man that ho should abandon aU o 81
to-day, and lend every energy to the coat®"
every colored man who has not yet to
terest and yours is identical. That if 7°®
is injured by Radical misgovernment. 8 ,
those you employ will have to be prop* 1
tailed. Talk freely, firmly and
who havo been so long misguided, ana “■
where their true interest lies. Pall • “
roll up your sleeves, and let the sun set up
and country redeemed from Radical thra
All things considered, tho election 1^-
quietly-thero being but two arr “*
colored men. who used violent and threap
gauge towards colored men who presume!
politically with them, and voted or expre-•-
1 T-.iiVillv. These fellows are P»-
sclvc* DemocraticaUy. Those fellows are
!o'to.: whether Gen. Mead* was only
regard to using threatening language to un*-"
influence voters. . —
At the closo of tho polls last evening, A c
as follows: y
County Poll - —-
Total - 48
J. H. ZEILIN & UO., Macon, Ga-.K 8
Kayton’s Medicines.
Daring Boliliery. .
Tho sleeping arartment of Mr. J. J- ^]
was entered about 2 o’clock, on Sunday
and robbed, under tho foUowing
Mr. Walton has hail boarding with hi
Mclburne. a discharged soldier, who wm v
a short timo sinco at Charleston, S.
been in Macon for a short timo. On ^
last, Melburae wanted to sottlo hi=
preferred a large bill in payment. ,yn*
17niton not having tho change a
Mclburne accompanied him to his
ment, and remarked on seeing him ta ^
chest in the corner of tho room: Are J^ ^
to keep so much money by yon. w “ cc
easy for any ono to enter your win
you all. and tako all you have got? M j
To this Walton replied ho had hut ^
ivo still less on Monday, after he h-
and ho was not afraid.
About 2o’clock a. m.. Mr. ^ alt . en ’Lately. 1 '-*
a strong smell ofchloroform. Ilcimm^ ^
LL oicnioroiwiLu.
up, and on striking a light, ^0,3^
crouched down in the corner of tuo
kis money chest. .ttempt^
Upon being discovered, Melbnrt £ea ji -
by Walton, and gain the door.^but
hi*
latter, who endcavod to hold hint ^ __
and telling Walton he ““X^ 'treios* 1158
threatened to shoot him if reach, ***
Walton having no weapon
polled to do so. and the thic ^
After he had escaped. 17^°“^^ and *££
watches had been taken-two "t e** 1 ■
whieli n re describe 1 m tho h;s wifi ’>
Mr. Walton also discovered th
heavily drugged ivhh chloroform.
tertained that, she will not r.c ; • .•
recov<.* **
Molburno is described a, quite 3"0 _ v( N -;.<
parentis", about 19 years
light hair, and bluo eyes,
pounds. He is said to bo a
dicr. mustered out at C J orKs
has only recently arrived herc^ f ., tisart
of age; 1*^ ,
and will
discharge* 1
few w se
Mr. Walton offers a
it is to bo hoped the authorities ^
matter, and make ‘WjgSU to rf*
young villain au object ot
where.