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AUGUSTA, GA.
WBDNMOAV MORKIItU. JUNK 14 .
"LVUUK 18 UOH8IIIP.”
Such was tho sentiment and the bornf.
utterance of Mvrlin Luther, the -sr.irit of
his century -the sword and buckler of Trotest
antism A like conviction of the dignity of
labor, loth as a Divine ordinancean las lu'mis
turing to man's noblest enjoyment an 1 bis
highest culture, his boon attired l>y tho good
and great of every age and clime. *
Mergy is not only a g*od substitute for
gonius, but in the career of uiofulne is an l in
he struggle for preced :nce, it is sure to tri
umph, even as in the f«ble of La Fontaine, the
plodding tortoise outgtiips the fieek but un
steady bare
The grandest work* which man ha" wrought
from the foundation of the world, ar a so many
uionumenUl evidences of the worth and dignity
of labor. The Pyramids of middle Egypt; tin
military roais of imperial Rome; Sh, Pauls
end St. Peters, those slupendou-; mirnclt-s of
Christian aichitectare; the Tbamt s Tunnel, and
the Erie Canal, are so many proofs of what
even unintelligent toil and blind mechanical
forces can accomplish for the advancement and
enrichment of th« nations.
Indeed nearly all that maker up the differ
ence but ween the discomforts of savage and
the elegancies of civilized life is the product of
industry. London, with its crowded ruaikct
places and its squares oi palatial residence*’;
with its urguu eyed police and it« gas lighted
streets, would have resembled Timlmctoo in
the meanness of its condition and the poverty
of its aspects, but for the generations of la
borers and the centuries of toil t'uut have ren
dered it the metropolis of Christendom.
Nor is the value of labor less observable in
the higher departments of literature rind art.
Nothing that is permanently illustrious in let
ters has ever been the result of chance or of a
lucky hit. The Hind of Homer, the Paradise
Lost of Milton, the Priucipia of Newton, are
each and all tho product of assiduous labor.
The best essays of Addison were slowly and
sometimes painfully elaborated, a id the spark
ling witticisms of Sheridan which so electrified
the Club Room ami the House of Commons,
were polished and barlred when iris companions
wore asleep. Facility of execution in any'
branch of literature is rarely a mark of (lie
highest excellence. The same truth holds in
tfre fine arts. It required years of patient pre
paration to qualify even Phidias for the con
ception and realization in sculpture of the
Apollo I.olvidere -and it was by protracted
labor no lea* than surpassing genius' that Mi
chael Angelo produced tho L ist Judgment, and
Itiph iul attained tho limits ol artistic beauty
iu his scene of the Transfiguration.
The lesson to lie burned from nil this, is
that laU>r Is needful for individual or nation
al success. It has been altogether too fash
ionable in the South to think and write dif
ferently. Honest toil has been associat' and
with vulgarity, an 1 idleness has been often
mistaken for gentility. This has wwniv pro
ceeded from the inti notice of slavery. Hence
t!i« South has not_only been deficient in
mechanical skill and mtiittfacturing Indus
try—but there has likewise been alack of
physical and mental stamina Ur the great
purposes ol literature, science and art. We
Deed no other evidences of this than the
utter absence of Literary Asocial ions— of
schools of art-of large public libiaiies— of
g tileries of paintings and sculpture - in lend
of everything that pertains to (»ithotleil cul
ture. Is It to be wondered at that we have
no names in the department of history worthy
to be compared to -Prescott and 1> micro, t—no
posts equtl to Ilryaut aud Lougfellosv —no
lUeratmrcx that rival Irving and Cooper, lti
the single department of oratory, forensic an I
senatorial we can, point to the names of Olay,
Herriuu, Proston and Pinkney that are worthy
compeers of Everett and Webster, Choate and
Story.
Now that slavery is forever overthrown, we
need the promulgation of anew evangel on
the subject of labor. The working man—
whether while or colored, rand be respected
iu proportion to his moral worth and his men
tal culture. The reproach of popular igno
rare**; which every census has fixed upon us
must he removed ; common schools must be
established ; public lectures must be main
table 1 ; and above all, the press and the pulpit
must Inculcate upon ul 1 classes the necessity
for honest labor. With this sort of teaching
we are confident that live years will not have
/ansod away before we shall witness a marked
improvement in the material forduties of the
South Where now the eye wurvoys worn out
plantations and impoverished soils, we shall
sec beautiful farms and verdant meadows,
doited with gra/.mg herds. Where once was
•sen unsightly negro quarters, will be seefP
thriving villages with cbm eh and school
house, while our cities will bo distinguished
for a commercial enterprise unknown in their
past history. If three hundred years have
converted the sterile and iocky wilderness of
England Into the fairest arid Hchrst por
uqu of thu continent, what my not tie achieved
tor Georgia with her unrivalled advantages of
soil and climate. The Freedman will likewise
ha requi ed to do his part of this glorious
work He will bo vast|y more productive nn
dor tlio new order of things For a season
there will be some friction qf tlje social uia*
f .f)bjetf, lpt l tjie ejesirfl to better his condition;'
to provide for his wife amj children; to earn a
competency; those considerations which Dug.
aid file wart terms the master-spring of iudus-
will pioduce their legitimate fruits to tho
nsVinUhment of many that are prepared for
very ditje cut rpsulta.
Let u* indulge then no louger in melancholy
repluinge for the past, but putting our trust in
Ood—Lkank to labor ask to wait.
Goy. Bbows and tjk Axdbrsontillk Pris
ftb’lpts.—A dispateli to the N. }
Tribuue says the release of Gov. Brown on
parole greatly displeases tho soldiers, as they
hold him responsible for thp.liQfrors of t! 4 e Au
dersonviUe prison.
Gov. Brown was In no way responsible for
the creel treatuieutof the Audereonville piis
oners. Oa the cootrary, be counselled and
advised that they should be better cared lor.
For all the cruelty and harsh treatment pracj
Heed upon the Federal prisoners confined at
Audersonvllle and elsewhere In the South,
tboae who had the management of affairs at
Richmond are wholly and solely responsible
may have been Gov. Brown s Units,
inhuman and brutal treatment *>f prisoners of
war was not one of them.
Condition 0F Gov. Beow.n’s Rki.sass A
dispatch dated New York, June l«t, £a ys that
Qovornor Brown has beeu released, and will
go homa under pledge .to work earnestly for
the restoration of Georgia.
i’UK MEXICAN EM PI UK.
An eminent in ir. ’ r y writer has said that
, Spain is the tare re 1 nation in Europe to be over
ru3, but the mat difficult to subdue. The
| latter fact is not a- much owing to any pocu j
liar topo/raphi-.-t! (.attire of the Peninsular, aa'l
to a certain tenacity of purpds-', a species of j
dogged perseverance which has always mat krd
■ th-. military anti »!s of that country. At one
time, tic’ AI lor'sh invaders threaten* and Spain
with niluii ition. Afier ihe overthrow of Rod
| erick, they did, indeed, seize and posse s for
♦right bundled years, the fairest portions of the
count!}; but there was, through all tbia period
of national depression, a petty king lorn of the
Asturias wh'ch from its impregnable fastnesses
defied the Crescent, and kept alive the spirit of
an undying nationality. So likewise, in the
early part of tho pres<nt century, •the great
N ipoleon, by a single stroke of his pen seated
bis brother Jose-h on the throne of the Span
ish Bourbons, but it was inure than even he
could effect to maintain him in that position.
The Peninsular war wag die beginning of the
j end of Napoleonic-despotism in Edropo. and
! after a seri, sos fruit las campaigns his (-.blest
Marshals Soult ond Snchot, retired ii) shame
and dhejmtitnre beyond the Pyrenees.
There is a large infusion of this Spanish
blood in the pr< ,-erd, population of Mexico.
True, there is ah i a larg-» admixture of Indian
and negro blood, but tbeie Is enough we think,
of the obi Cas'ilian spirit to prevent the pet
manent occupation of Hie country by Maxi
milian and bis ui} i mid ms. Mexico has been
firqur-iitly cr-i.q Hired from the limes of Her
nando CorU/.. but ber national life has never
been quite extinguished. And we predict that
vny soon un.l.-r the le.idin.-ldp of Jilr. cz, that
downtrodden people will expel the Fr» noli,
Aiistiians, and Belgians from her borders as a
lioli shakes the dew drops Irom bis mane. Tu
this impending t.Luggle of Mexico for doliv
ruauce from her present tiiraldrora, the sym
pathies of tho American people will bo with
her.
Our government may not at this lime fur
nish Ihe Patriots with material aid, but it will
certainly favor their success as far as maybe
consistent with her professed neutrality. The
government will refrain from any interference
with the emigration scheme recently set on
foot by Col Alien, of New York. Both men
ey and lauds are offered as a bounty to able
bodied emigrants, and the several < fliers of
Col. Allen are thronged with applicants eager
to registry as partners in this great enterprise.
Upon their arrival m Mexico they can make
their election bet ween Maximilian and Juarez
it is well understood, however, that these
study emigrants have no fondness for the
Austro-French dynasty. Ai American citi
zens they will hardly fight, to perpetuate a
Government which will be mainly controlled
by that l.iaditional policy of the House of
Hapsbuig of which Met.teriiicli was the expo
rif-nt. in the Cabined, and Ifiyuan in the field.
Ilia French organ at New Voik has the imou
deuce t•« sly In Ibis movement fitibosherisni,
and to invoke the inter position of Ihe Federal
authorities to arrest it. The light of expatri
ation has been 100 long maintained arnl en
foieed l»y the American Government, to be
surrendered at tho bidding of this Gallic an
scribbler. If the disbanded soldiers, whether
of the North or South, choose to emigrate .to
Mexico, the Government will uot deny them
this privilege.
These facts induce us to 1 elieve that the days
of the Ms .ve in Empire a:e we!lni>h numbered.
That like the Spanish despotism in St. Domin
go, it will he speedily swept from the taco ol
the carl.li llqiiiblicaiiism will once more as
sert its iway throughout Mexico—and that
noble war cry (Jon ami ’Eibkwty shall ho
shouted by a redeemed people from the shores
of Rin <l*l Nhuitf to t.b-3 borders of Central
America.
Tiib l'iSm Nbw York Scath Vo lux rasas.--
We have had, in soma form or another, an
account of nearly every command now sta.
tinned in our midst, and none deserve a mote
honorable mention than the regiment men
tioned above.
This gallant body of men from Dutchess and
Columbia counties, New York, were organize!
in the fall i ! (lie year IS(>2 ; and upon being
mustered info service, repaired at once to
lYtmswlvai.ia lo cheek the raiding propensities
( »f Stewart. From them-o (hey were ordered
b> the I). jia; fiiicn!, ol ffivi Gulf under General
Btuks.au I w;t!\ t hat noble soldier W. T. Sher
man at their head, made their recotd in the
various as-sanlts upon Pott Hudson, in wlticb
they actul a conspicuous part .until the final
reduction of that him u< stronghold. They
were one ui Lha few commands sent iu to re
ceive the tiirreuder and hoi I that point.
From For! Hudson and tho lied River cam
paign, (hence to Die valley aider the invinci
ble Sheridan, from the v.iilcy to Savannah;
then to North C trolitta under W. T. Sherman,
and when Johnston's army surrendered re
turned to Savannah; and tiro now quietly
resting from the fatigues of three years bloody
• battles, awaiting orders to relum to the gen
ef'ous hearts at ho ne, who during all the
dreadful separati-ui have prayed and b'esserl
them cn in their gamed mission of duty.
May they, and all like them, have along and
glomus fui^te.
I vuuc Addkisds. • The press is not inaptly
styled the K-ttith t stat‘.-because of Ifs marked
influence on public sentiment. In no country
on the globe), not even excepting Franco, is
journalism so mighty a moral lever as in she
Dnifed Stah.s lienee it is of primary itpppy
tanpo tiiftl iff* journals of tile country should
array themselves in solid phalaux,against all
disorganizing movements, no mailer from what
source they may proceed.
While they put. faith the most strenuous
cxei lions for Hie enlightenment of ;he masses,
, it 4 nf&o i'e Dii'Cnle ti;at the people should l)«.
properiy instruclcd by means cf lectures and
addresses. One object of the Union Club now
in process of organization in this city, is to
secure this very object. The people have been
so lou£ befogged and befooled by systematic
misrepresentation bn the part of secession
leaders, that it becomes necessary to indoctri
nate tho public mind with other views of na
tional inert and measures.
There arc not wanting loyal man in our
midst who are capable of performing this duty
and who are ready to undertake the task. Be*
sides, theie are several gentlemen counseled
with the Federal army who know, how to talk
as well as to fight. " - * **"
1 Their assntauce may bo confidently reck
( ones! upon iu behalf of the Augusta Union
Club, end tfieir addresses will not fail to intor
est our l uictt cit : ze s
Kirby Smith Reportf and ;cili.ro —The New Or
leans True Delta publishes a report that Gen.
Kirby Smith had been assassinated by Major
MeKco, in consequence of a difficulty growing
out of a cotton speculation. The Della says
that the report is confirmed by rebel soldiers
ffoux Jackson.
M .'ITKIIo OK UKKUBT.
We are sorry to observe an effort on fke part
of certain persons here and elsewhere, to excite
: in the public mind a distrust cf tho wisdom
I and integrity of our present Chief Magistrate.
I There is no mistaking the design and drift cf
| these assassin-like thrusts at the petr<*fcml char
acter and political honesty of President John
i son. If the individuals referred to can destroy
the confidence of the Southern people in those
who are charged with the administration cf cur
national tffairs. they will hive little difficulty
in peri**tuating Ihe reign of discord in the
South. These are thu dragon’s teeth from
wircli are to spr'mg guerilla bauds who shall
lay waste the fields of husbandry and plunder
the villages ol tho Interior. It is worthy of
note that this class of persons aff-*ct a high ap
preciation foT fho memory of the latm uted
FresidentTLincohi. While he was at the head
of affairs, they exhausted the vocabulary of
Billingsgate in defamation of his character,
and some of them at least wore jubilant at the
success of the foul conspiracy for his assassin
ation. Now that they have lived to witness
his apotheosis by a grateful and admiring
ooun*ry, they feign legrets that are just as in
sincere and hypocritical as the smiles of a har
lot or the fabled tears of a crocodile
They pretend respect for Mr. Lincoln that
they may strike with impunity at his successor;
choosing to forget the fact that Audrow John
son, no less than Abraham Lincoln, was
marked for vengeance and perhaps only rs
caped through the cowardice of oue actor In
that revolting drama of shame and bloodshed.
We esteem it an imperative duty for every
loyal citizen of tho South to sustain the Presi
dent, at leatft while the country is undergoing
the process of pacification. He is now the offi
cial reprr seutative of the Uuion sentiment of
Ihe nation, and organized opposition to his
administration will be aiding and abetting tho
enemies of public order. Sueb an opposition
can only be formed of a sow pro slavery Un
ionists and the fragmcntaiy remains of the late
secession party.
When the present distress shall have termi
nated, we shall not object to party organiza
tions on u proper basis ; but at this jjuucturo it
behooves every lover of peace and concord *o
rally to tho uplifted standard ol our worthy
President.
We regret, likewise, the disposition of rotne
to embarrass fho Government in regard to the
Freedman. A few people still ignore the fact
ol their citizenship —a policy which if persisted
in, will inevitably produce mischievous results.
Gibers seem to think their emancipation is
inevely nominal, and that by some hocus poous
of State legislation theso people are to be kept
in virtual bondage. It would be vastly better
to recognize the nicesnily of the situation and
in commodate ourselves to its requirements.
Whether we like it or di-dike it, the colored
people are free, and the whole resources of the
government an. pledged to protect them in the
full enjoyment of those inalienable rights—
life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness.
A KMFItKmiAU P MIAOU Al’ll-IN OPINIO*
One oi the most tofrethiDg paragraphs we have
seen lately,is one which appeared in the columns
oi a paper called tho Augusta Co'ulttuttonalist.
That sheet puts on dignity much iu tho same
way as we read of in the fable, cf the ass. put
ting on the lion’s skin —and brays quite pom
pously ol the vilenens of other sheets. We think
it must recently Lave taken a sort of retrospec
tion of its o.vu character, and finding it of
itrch a rotten and corrupt nature, ruuM have
come to the conclusion to blacken that of other
journals, iu order that the hideousness of its
own fouluess might appear ices disgusting to
the observer.
It ever there was a foul, filthy Greet,
in one point ol view, published any
where on the face of tho green earth, it
is the Aujui'a ContMtitiotuillsl. By the most
ontrageouk course it lias pursued, it Las suok
lower iu degradation than the brothel journals
of the metropolitan city of this continent. 11
has not only insidiously advocated the de
si ruction of the office of a cob uiporary, because
it was a more successfully conducted paper, but
it lias, also, published articles advising person
violence to those who opposed the tyrannical
al and despotic Jeff Davis government it up
hold.
'1 his same Augusta ConUilutianalist, a'so
gloried in the assassination of President Lin
coin, and ih,v attempt to take the life ol Seme
tary Reward. It has also had the an lacily to
insinuate that President Johnson was a Jack
bfflch. We are glad to petcelve that the pun •
ishment itieceived lor its fiendish glorification
and for its most infamous comparison, has
mended, its mi iners somewhat; but it still ex
hibits an ill temper and a secret dociie to harm
the government all it can, which leaves a great
deal of room for improvement and much
ground to bo vvoiked upon. Yet, another les
son from its masters—for rabid things like the
Constitutionalist are always obliged to have
some kind of a master --would, we think, im
piove its tone considerably. Its morals, how
ever, have become so bad that we are of the
opinion they ate past all improvement. Like
the constitution of tjie broken down dejjaqchee,
they are beyond all tin^erv-g.
For the great exertions of the papov to in
jure us in times past, and i<s present sneaking,
underhanded and uogontlemanly attacks, we
terder the proprietors thereof our supreme
contempt and pity.
Moke Evidsnok of Conj£dibavk
; UiyV'H CKh-D Auroaii.— lt is said that there
were found ou (he person of Epstmaster Geu -
oral Reagan, papers showing that n, large
amount of specie had been shipped to London
by (he Confederate authortios.
A correspondent of paper states
that wui’e he was in Liverpool, England, a
year ago, there had just been completed a
splendid brick mansion in one of the most
fashionable squares of the city, which was gen
erally known and talked of having b.een
erected froty tbs proceeds of. the Confederate
ioau, aud as being intended for the future rest
dence of Jefferson Davis, in the event of cir
cumstances forcing him to have to leave the
coqnlry.
As the wheels of time move onward, the ev
idence that Mr. Davis and his leading favorites
had provided themselves with gold in Europe to
live upoa, In case their experiment of estab
lishing a despotism over these Southern States
failed, is becoming more and more con vincinal
The testimony which has than far been produc
ed ou this point is undeniable— is perfectly in
controvertible.'
We would not speak of this - matter but for"
one simple 1 eason. Some time before the thing
collapsed iu these parte—we casually spoke of
Mr. Davis having amply provided funds abroad
for the maintenance of himself and his court
faroritee. At once we ware vindictively as
sailed by his bought up press, who made it a
point to baik most vociferously whenever any
damaging truths were told on their lord and
master. We publish facts now. defiyed from
vaidcus sources, simply to prove that our asser
tion?. in days gone by. were correct in every
particular, and to vindicate our course.
It may not be out of place here to cauFon
fire public against peny statements which they
g-»e in the vessof the South which lately sup
ported Jeff Davis and his corrupt plans. It is
very evident lo all that these presses, during
the past few y 'ears have done nothing bm pub
lish falsehoods- -absolute fal^ehoodt—and wil
lingly and knowingly made misstatements.—
They, like Esau «old, sold their birth-right for
a mess of pottage, and no matter how penitent
and humble they m»y appear to be, still they
are not to be trust’d- The jickall’s claws,
though clipped, yet vs'il* grow again, and wltb
them damage may be (loon when no one stands
nctr to make him afraid.
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Thx landlord asd Tenant — Some of the
landlords in Richmond, Va., with moro ara
riotousnees in their composition than good
ootnmou sense, have been endeavoring to
make their tenants pay the fall amount In
good mouey which they promised in pay in
Confederate shin plasters. Thp Shylocks bow
ever have hid their expectations sadly disap
p< inled. The U. S Courts in Richmond have
stepped in between them and their intended
victims, au<l ordered that justice to the tenant
should be done. Upon hearing several cases
the Court decided that tlse. tenants pay the
vents at the price agreed in Confederate money
reduced to Us equivalent, value in gold, at the
time the agreement was made.
We have heard of several exacting land
lords in this scct'on who have endeavored,
and are still endeavoting play the same
heartless game which their associates iu extor
tion did in Richmond. None have as yet, bo#
ever, succeeded in canyiug out their grasp
ing plans ; and nme will, if tenants only stur
dily maintain the rights given them by tbo
laws of the government under which they now
live.
Where a tenant has a bard- hearted landlotd j
to deal with, he can make him “sweat for
once’’if he has a mind. The tables aro now
completely turned ou this portion ot the com
munity—and it they are dealt with as they
deset ve to be, not much tuerv'y will bo showu
th'in For uh they have done unto others ir time
past, so it now to be done unto them
with compound interest ad led.
Where a tenant, however, has an honorable
landlord, be ought by all means to be willing to
do honorably by him, aud setting aside tbo qld
agreement, pay a fair price for the premises
be occupies.
Lauouaiilb.— We notice some of our oontem.
poraries are insinuating that the tra >0 of the
South •sboul i hereafter be sent to some other
city besides New Yoik. We suppose this Sug •
g«stion arises from a deulrp on the of the
doughty knights of the quill to see the mer
chants of the great metropolis of this continent
punish, and for (lie active part they have taken
in prosecuting this war. Tho plan is truly a
a laughable oue. Trade is bouud to go to
New Yoik just as water is bound to run down
hill. It will be far easier for our would be New
York punixk“rs to dam up (he waters of. th«
N : agar* with bullrushes, than it will to turn
away trade from tffe city mentioned. New
Turk is bound to prosper and incroasy iu s’se
and population for all coming lime ; and the
trade of the South will bo berg iu day* to eome
as it has been in day* paH.
Tub Mexican Movement i.y Nsw York.—The
excitement in reference to the emigration to
Sonora, Mexico, has fatten off very materially
within a few day past, iu New York, ow
ing principally to the fact that tho thousands
of poisons who emn> forward to enroll their
names, found thaf there was no money to be
P‘‘id in band, as was generally expected, and
in fact it is believed that Hie leaders have no
considerable amount of funds with which to
carry out the project, but are endeavoring to
effect a loan of sever al nil lions of dollars for
(hat purpose. It is also understood that Ihe
leaders of the movement are uuablo to ascer
tain what course the United States authoiities
would pursue iu case the expedition should at
tempt to leave the country. Geu. ])ix Las
been approached noon tho subject by several
gentlemen, but was non-committal.
Assistint Com mission bus of rue Fhef.dmbn’s
Board.— -The following officers are assigned to
duly as Assistant Commissioners of the Bureau
of refugees, freed nu n and abandoned lauds for
the Stales sot opposite their respective names :
Brevet Major General It Saxton,U S Vois, South
Carolina and Georgia ; Brig Gen J W Sprague,
U S Vols, Missouri and A'ktnsas ; Brig Gen
Clinton B FLk, U S Vols, Kentucky and Ten
nessee; M*jorE Whittlesey, Judge Advocate,
for the State of Mississippi ; Major T W Os
borne, First New York Artillery, for the State
of Alabama ; Capt 0 Brown, Assistant Quar
termaster Volunteers, for the Stale of Virginia ;
Capt Horace Janus, Assistant Quartermaster
Volunteers, for North Carolina; Capt Thomas
VY Conway, SuperintendentFieidtaen, Depart
ment of the Gulf for Louisiana.
The Last Battle —The Nuw York Ilorald’s
correspondent gives fall particulars of the fight
at Baseche, Texas, the last battle of the rebel
lion. The national force under Col. Bin ett,
was only three hundred strong. It started for
foraging purposes, and preprised a rebel camp
at Palmetto ranche, anil was, in the commence
ment of its movement, very succes.-ful, captur
ing the camp and making other valuable seiz -
uriii. Col. Barrett’s troops kept pushing on,
driving parties ot the rebels before them, t il
finally they found themselves confronting about
a thcqianJ rebels, and were obliged to retreat.
It appears that Col. Barrett had uoue killed in
the fight, and only a few wounded by his re
turn. Seventy of his men were missing
many of them, however, afterward made their
escape fyosa the enemy, and returned to camp.
The rebel loss is not known.
A Littlk Out or Otiesa. — The temper of
some of our ootemporarits does not seem to be
right as yet. There appears to be something
the matter with them. They have been so long
in the habit of abiding the North and every
thing that has come Horn tb&t section, that
i even now they show a desire to keep up.sec
tional hatred between the two sections. We
1 think all such sheets are incendiary in thoir
teachings. What tho country wants now is
peace and quiet—and these two things It never
will have as long as these growler* are allowed
to work away in their underhanded manner.
They dare not show their hand openly. They
have not manliness enough tor that. But like
the assassin in the dark, they pm sue their vil
lainous work, and da their best to destroy the
confidence of the people in our rulers.
State Frisoxkiu at Fort Pulaski.— I The
Steamer Trtatam Shandy arrived in Savannah
a few days since. She brought down J. A.
eddon, B. M. T. Hunter, and Judge Campbell.
They are now confined in fort Pulaski, i
Confiscation Dec&kes in fcu. Force.—
The Attorney-General has mad > a most im
portant decision. He afii ms that iln. amnesty
proclamation was n means on!y to secure a
specific purpose, which was the suppression t f
the rebellion. The rebellion cads.', the am
nesty is void. It does not restore citizeuship,
or vested rights.
The President has no power <o pardon ex
cept for what is past. The executive clt-uu-uoy
cannot strecth to the future. Therefore, the
decrees of confiscation • there trust stand.
The decision will bo given to the public in a
few days.
A Question Answered. —lt has been often
asked what Is to become of the colored persons
too young to work, and the aged persons too
Ol(J to make themselves u-efal Tfie question
has just been answered by Gen. Hatch in charge
ol the freedmen at Charleston. He. has
issued a circular iu wh r cb he state? that freed- -
men, in consequence of age or infirmity, ur.a - -
bleto work, must bo supported by the parj-h •
to which they belong. lie also invite? the plan
tors liviug in h : s military district after having
taken the oath of allegiance to the United
Stab s Government, as nressribed by tho Presi
dent, to make equitable contracts for labor
with the freedmen.
Not OntiGED to Sr.\Y.—The Macon Journal
does not think tho prospect of the S ruth very
bright. We notice its opinions are copied by a
galled journalist of this city, without any
word of dissent. These-wiseacres are not oblig
ed to remain in Georgia. It is a free country
yet. They will be permitted to remove to anoth
er section if they di bire, without molestation
There is one thing certain ; it would bo better
for the country if all V'tch eorc-hea 'ed fault
finders would “take up their bed and walk.”
Ton cun never satisfy such cross-grained tem
pers, and they appear to be dttermiecd no
one else shall be satisfied if they can prevent it.
Negro Suffrage in Connecticut.— Tho J< n
necticnt Legislature have recently been engag
ed on the much agitated and debated question
of negro suffrage. Recently the House passed,
by a two-thirds vote, U;e amendment to the
constitution striking out the word ■•whit .’’-the
vote standing, yeas 156, nays 77. II is the ugkt
the bill will pass the Senate unanimously, and
also that tho people will this year ratify the
Legislative doing by a vote greater .than the law
requires. Os course Gov. ljuokingliam will sign
the bill, if it ever reaches the Executive Office
for approval, as the measure D g favorite one
with him and his wing of the Republican party.
— >K!gS -Of
Tus New Commands of the Major Genteral? of
tus Regular Army.— The N. V. Ilarald's Wash
ington correspondent says : The following is im
devstood to be the disposition of the Major
Qenerals iu tho Regular Array which ban been
determined npou : General Iladeok. takes
command of the Pacific States,. Gen. Sherman
o! the military division ol the Mirs-esippi, com
prising the States of Ohio, Iyenlucky, Tennes
see, and probably L'mislanv Gen Meade of
the Atlantic Slates. Geu. Sheridan of the
trans-Mississippi. Geu. Geo. 11. Thomas of
Virginia, North Carolina, and perhaps .other
Southern Stales.
Time Tahle from Kingston toChattaniloqa.
—From the Chattanooga G >.z it to we learn that
trains on the railroad- from that point south
leave at 7.45 A. M., arriving at Dalton at 11 03)
returning they leave Dalton at 2.42,anivii>g in
Chattanooga at U t\ M. Trains south from
Dalton leave that point at 12 P. M , •Arriving at
Kingston at li o’clock Returning they leave
Iviugston at S A. M, arriving at Dalton at 12
M.
Cabinet Cit.vxas Rumors. —The latest re
ports ot the changes in die Crbinet slate that
the Hon. Charles Franci; Adams is to succeed
Secretary Seward; that Senator .Sumner is to
be Minister to the Court of St. James; that
Preston Kiug will succeed Secretary ‘ Welles,
and that Mr. Stanton goes out. Tho success
ors named by gossip for tho latter genih rnan
ate Gon. Butler or the lion. Montgomery
Blair.
Evidence Aoainbt Mr. Davis in the Wash
ington Tragedy —lt is stated that the Govern
ment has recently obtained private letters
of Jjff. Davis clearly implicating him in, she
infamous assassination conspiracy. It D also
said that the paper found on the poison of
Booth, implicating Jeff Davis in the crime of
tho former, was in cy.ilier, and ihafit was read
by means of another document written in a
si miliar character previously found in Davis’s
houso at Richmond.
Gen. Hood. —The Nashville Union slates
that towards the close of last month, General
Hood turned up at Magnolia, Texas, when;, it
is said, he publicly declared to bis friends that
in his opinion farther struggle for “the cause”
\|as useless. He declared his determination nev
er to surrender, and stated that he should pro -
ceed at once to Mexico. He has not since
been beard of; it is supposed that be is carry
ing out his intentions to the beet of his ability.
Exgland Callmo to a Settlkmkxt.—lt is
stated that President Johnson has ins!meted
iha Ameiican Minister In London lo require
of tho English Government a prompt decis
ion as to the Indemnities duo tho United Staley
for tho losses earned lo Federal citizens by
Confederate cruisers, such as the Alabama and
others, constructed and equipped in English
ports since tho beginning of the war.
Business Ahead.— The London pap. is pay
that the question of the Alabama’s depredations*
reached »n unplea.auK Great Britain
having refused indemnity. This looks as if
there was business ahead.
President Johnson is not a man who will
take xn insult from Great Britain—neither
will ho allow that nation to go unpunished for
any past injuries which have been perpetrated
on the United States citizens through its con
nivance and aid.
Goykrnob of Georgia.— It is rumored in
the streets that Hon. Joshua Hill, ot Madison,
has been appointed Governor of Georgia, by
the President.
Bank Robbers.- Ihe men who captured the
money of the Richmond Banks, when on its
way from Washington, al, are said to have
been captured.
Arrival or Mosey at Maos.—Eight hun
dred thousand dollars in greenbacks has been
received in Macon for the purpose of paying oil
the garrison, and for other current expenses
■ *--«■■»
Secretary Stanton Resigns!).— A Washing
ton despatch dated June 5, says that Secretary
Stanton has certainly resigned. Bad health is
said to be ihe cause.
— — m mi -*■
The ‘‘while meeting house” at Shelburne,
Yt., one of the oldest chuiobcs in the State,
being built in 1807, was entirely consumed by
art) on ihe 14th, Loss $4,00U.
[From the Hartford Ct., Cour&nt j
PHESIDK.N I' JOHNSON.
All who have called upon the new Presi
dent have been favoribly impressed with his
j words and bearing. Mr. Lincoln eutettalnefE
I a high respect for his capacity and ct uv •<!
himself as highly gratified'with tbo tea fits
! of the conieieaee be ween them in winch na
tional topics came np for d'seussien
Mr. Johnson was born in North Carolina
and commenced life as a tailor. Ho was
taught the rudimAuta of education bv an j u
telligent wife. Having removed t ( >K.isi; Ten
nessee, his sterling qualities sx>n brought him
into public life, and he rose rapidly from one
position of responsibility to another, till !.>
became Governor, United States Senator, and
uow by tho death of Mr. Lincoln, President
In his character, strength of mind is combined
with an iron will and inviucible resolution.
His profoundest convictions are based on ff
sense of justice, mingled with intense hatred
of oppression, and a devotion to country that
has all the sanction of religion. From his
first entrance into public life he lias been an
earnest advocate of the rights and interests of
the masses, agamst combinations of amteora
tic politicians. He was the real father of
the Homestead bill, though if did uot become a
law till after the outbreak of thr rebellion.
His advocacy of this measure which pract'ca* -
lv excluded slavery from the territories earn
ed him the bitter hatred of men like ’dxv'?
Toombs and Ma on.
.His c Ueagues in the Senate say that during
bis te:m of service iu that body, he was thor
oughly temperate in habits. Gen. Burnside
and others testify that as Military Governor of
Tennessee, he was never found under the in
flueuco of intoxicating drinks. Ou leaving
Nashville for Washington, he was much pros
trated by sickness, and his pbyscian recom
mended stimulants, and to this is to be attribu
ted the unfortunate occurrence on inaugura
tion day.
President Johnson does not believe in t-hn
theory of State suicide. He is committed to
Mr. Lincoln’s plan of reconstruction, and will
prosecute the work of reorganizing loyal gov
ernments, to be controlled by Uuion citizens in
the rebellious districts.
He lias repeatedly appealed to his record for
nidi cat ions of his future policy. That record
is unmistakable. On the 2d of March, ISGI,
on the tioor of the Senate, when speaking o!
the seizure of our arsenals and fort?, and of the
firing upon the Star of the West, he exp res md
his views in this significant and emphatic lan -
guage : “Show me Avho has been engaged in
these conspiracies, who has tired upon our flag,
who has given instructions to take our fords
and custom-houses, and arsenals, and dock
yards, and I will show you a traitor. IWe J
President of the United States I would do as
Thomas Jefferson did, in IBofi, with Aaron
Barr. I would have them arrested, and if con
victed within the meaning and seopj of the
Constitution, bn IksAterrial (J"d I loould exe
cute tlx m. v
Iu face of the assassination of President Lin
coln, and the terrible wrongs which the rebel
lion has dune him persoally, ho doubtless sees
little reason to mit-igato tho energy of his
early determination. Iris wife and children
have been prisoners in the bauds ot the enemy,
his property was confiscated by them, several
members of his family hava fallen in tiro war
for the Union, and his faithful neighbors after
suffering every indignity have been murdered
by the same remorseless fiends. President
Johnson understands Uio devilish auituus of
the rebellion, and tho cruelties that spring
spontaneously from its counsels. The mag
nanimous North in the exultation of victory
were ready to draw a thick veil over the dia
bolism of the rebellion, tempering justice with
the untmost stretch of meroy. But fcbe awful
tvadgedy at Ford’s theatre revealed the dan
ger of clemency, by showing tho utter wicked
ness of the conspirators, and their unwortlii
ness to bo forgiven. While others in a deliri
um of generosity were almost ready id extend
the right hand to a prostrate foe, Mr. Johnson
foresaw the peril and said: “The halier to
influential traitors ; to tire honest boy, the de
luded ma j, who has been deceived into the
rebel ranks, I would extend leniency ; 1 would
say, renew your support to the government
and become a good citizen ; but the leaders 1
would hang.’’ Subsequent events more than
justify his prescience He will rule wiili a
firm and just hand, aiming to settle present
difficulties in a way to secure the lasting peace,
happiness and perpetuity ol tho republic.
Good Advice by Bishop Paine or the M. E.
Cuuiion, South. - The Meridian, Miss., Clarion
of the Illh ult., publishes the -following re
marks made by Bishop Paine, ol the M. E.
Church South, to his congregation at Aberdeen,
1 a few days previous:
“Wo have passed through four years of fierce
and bloody war. It is over. The decision has
been made by the military authorities, and I
presume I might add, with the advice of the
e vil authorities also—for, doubtless, they have
concurred with the military, though not for
mally and iu their official capacities. Our
troops have been surrendered, and will all soon
be parolled. Our armies exist no longer.—
The whole country east of thfi Mississsppi river
now resumes its place in ihe Union. What,
then is the proper course to be pm sued by ci
tizens? His* own conviction on this sub
ject was clear and decided. It is, that we
should calmly, quietlv and unanimously re -
sume our former position as peaceful citizens,
and in good faith enter as such upon the per
formance of our duties.
Our country has certainly su-flered enough
in all that is dear to us. Thousands ofiprecious
lives have been lost, and millions of propei ty
destroyed. But let us henceloith turir our
thoughts and efforts to the pursuits of life which
are necessary and useful. The poor, afflicted
and bereaved must be cared for. The
education of our children must be provided for.
The tendency to demoralization, that invaria
ble concomitant of war, must be arrested, and
law, order and fidelity to every social, civil
and religious duty mu3t be encouraged and
sustained by us.
Let all the soldieis heed the advice and fol -
low the example of their leaders who have
given up the struggle. Let them receive the
parole agreed upon, and in good faith lay aside
their arms, return to their families and friends,
and become peaceful citizens Let them not
yield to the temptations to carry on guerilla
warfare, which we have ever regarded .as
wrong in principle. Such a warfare, moreover,
would result in no good, but bring great and
continued distress upon the countiy, and ut
terly, ruin those engaged in it. Fmaliy, hav
ing always disapproved of using the pulpit to
discuss political questions, in which angry pas
sions are sought to be aroused, ho solemnly
and deliberately advised his countrymen on the
East side of the Mississippi river—and if his
voico couid be heard, he would speak to those
on the West side also—to resume iu good faith
their former positions as law-abiding and use
ful citizens. “And, iu closing my remarks,”
said Bishop Paine, “I can with more propriety
address my brethren in the ministry who are
present, and say to them that I respectfully
and earnestly advise them all to use their in
fluence, both publicly and piivately, for the
promotion of peace and quietness among all
classes, and especially among the ministers
and members of the M. E. Church, South.”
These sentiments of the Bishop command them
selves to the approval of nil dispassionate
'hinking men, and as such we give them to our
M ,ders.
A Decision in Regard to Captured Offi
cers.—lt lias been decided by the Second Con
troller of the Currency, that an officer captured
by the enemy is entitled during his camivity,
to the same pay, subsistence, and allowance to
which he may be entitled while ic service of
the United Stales. The pay, subsistence, and
allowance thus granted are such as pertain to
his position and"grade as an officer, and are
not accidental or dependent on the will of an
other. A Captain or Lieutenant in the actual
command of a company at the time of his cap
ture, and thus entitled, under law of March 2,
1827, to S4O per month for responsibility of
arms, etc., would not be entitled to a contin -
uation of this additional pay duiing his captiv
ity, as that would of course devolve on his
successor in command, the time of whoso ap
pointment and consequent increase of pay de
pend upon the will of the General appointing
him, and are liable to be withdrawn at any
moment, whither ho be captured or not. As
a general rule, some other officer takes the
place of the captured officer, and the cap
tive is entitled under tbo law only to the pay,
subsistence and allowance attached to his
lineal tank.
fJ. Col W'-i. J.-. Giarko of the Sixth K- ii
lucky, who was President of ihe (Laojial CTur!
••fi.a! in :- - <•> and. Am; G • . fast W
j *nd spring, returned U> Ms I:■ in LoaisViiie
Lseveial weeks since. If-p i -1 - fie
Tv/as, we un-V.T,. \ Tll ., . !r; : ; ;r . v :,;d. u’v ,i
Hn prison, and ;! . ' in. n- .... re re
; was indicted iu ldiH Igr tie courts of Kerdecky
fiffl-r having *?•' . •i.i:e are iof
i a State Gn..r i ceBpWV oi wfficji he was uu
■ officer.
Judge Catron, one cf the Chuff Jut;Joes of
she Supreme Hour tc: Ui j I r niU* 1 dicint
N.whville, May .'iff.
There is a V.--ansvlvkiim soldier who has lest
both arms, both logs, aim one remaafna
alive to tell the siw.
l a ; «.< i .'~i -, * ;
VJ V * >li\i Ujj. j *1 f_ :.
M>*itiphi« Cotton Atarkr.t.
('n June a, ! .«• Ciittou market at. Memphis
was active, with large receipt..-. . Quolationu
20 a Slkj.
-**!»< J.
tbo k ;u;ou'iV:?gr.-»ph ]
M t.\:. v - -’• • --i s- ; • : >ht,m H-omcnf i.i
the mom
of Railroad chreee noire.' }-: U ; ff-e demand Ur
undouotod cu- are- u.uff res. Tea
issure ol the R?,:Iro Ju- i dr.'-n at par. ’! 're
C;ty bonds have nor vet ar-pr ared ‘ owlae to
•some discus?'/)).) in relation to aanm duties
The question h re not ye! b - ;i k dried, and it
uot, therefore, known wheu these bills will bo
thrown upon the market.
'» reported that an effort is bring made to
establish a United Mates Branch Bvnk in this
city, Mid that one of our well known fin-m
--oers is uow in Wash ":- >n for that purpose.
e-;-LD.
Buying rates, , 1
Selling, 12 r>
OEOHGfA BANK JcoTrs.
Marino Bank. p,q ( jG
Bank o/ Savannah. rr. ,i- 0 ’
Central Rallmvd Bank, ( i; s ‘
Uarik of Middle Georgia, (p.a
Bank of Augiirita, ' 80' ( »i^
City Bank oi Augusta, 80 and m
Bank cf Georgia, go
Bank of Athens. ,p s '
Ga. Treasury notes, ‘ nominal.
Ga. 6s arnVSs, „.i
M. &W. U R. (new Irene) n !ir ‘
S. Vv. i; R (new ire;. 0.) par
All other R. R s (new issue,) par
s- rm c.vV.o»i\a and Alabama nwx : -
iTnioiv Ilank, H. C., ,i; P .
S’ Y’ K t i; ‘ so" dis.'
Eastern B>c re Alabama, 7;, p;,.
Southern B’k of Alabama, 50 ,ii H '
Bonk of Mobile, * 50 dis!
. U“tton\—A few sales have been made dur
ing the week, but under prre. t, fiie ■- avtie;;
selling being prensod for money. ‘The highest
price obtained was 12J- ccnkr per pound It
is worth ail of 50 in New York, and therefore
the sales here are no criterion a-r to its value.
Ifjt is worth 60 iu New York it, ought
liriog B Jaffa iu Macon. We-therefore quote it
nominal.
Bseadhtuffs.-The supply continues amplo
for the demand. There is a slight improve
ment upon some articles and a decline in
of hers.
Tins General Market.— Cotton nominal.
Cotton goods—Osnabnrcrs JSak’Oc f Bkeeting,
Macon, heavy stock, ]Ba2r»a; Angnsta. 20
Bhh iinga 15a200. v-re yard. Goiton yarns,
stock light at ff 1 7da SO, owing to quant.'
and number; tlie relsul price is sofiietliing
higher than these fi.rart-3. JJagging, stock,
very light and in fair demand at 50c.; Gorton
rope 25c ; Hemp 30c,; Bacon Bteek vetv f: u - ;
if is sell! 0 g from wagons at SalOo.; and from
second hands nt 10 1 12.1 c.; Lard 7.,9c.; Fresh
Pork 15n20c.; B.a-f 15u20a., at retail. Gliick
iai3 2‘0r.25c. apiece; Buffer 2.5,40 c.; Eggs’lsa
-25c; blour in sack, 4as.\c. per lb., with an
ample stock. Meal, a good stock and light
demand al7scaSse. per bushel; Corn, 75a
'JOc.; Rye, nofhiDg doing-; U-vts fiOafiJc. ; l.ff j
der, Teo.affl ,p.-r 100 iba lbiy-, no rates, but
worth the same; Sugar, ofuck fair; ret til
price for choice New Oilcan 2i)u2sc. Counliy
is selling from 10 t-o 18 ... . Cloffee, stock
very light, 75c.ftSl. By me. cane, wholesale
.‘l'relOe ; nfail 75e Sorghum, wholesale 20a
-25c. arid dull: retail fiO-hec. Salt, stock
good, wholesale 2c., retail ffi-t;;. per pmrn.i.
’ Tobacco in good finnaud ah p!ouso. Henry
i€'c. Wood, $la«l 50 per load. Os vegeta
bles and green fruit there is an abundance
offered every day at very ! v rates.
Asa general thiffg our drj [ . motel
are simpiy selling off romnajris of stocks from
oue to five years old. No now slock hr sns vof.
arrived from she North. Goods are higher
there than kero.
The slock of drugs is t very fair. Orders are
ouf lor its increase.
T£i Milx&FHiC
FBOM MONTGOMERY.
LINE OF STEAMERS ESTABLISHED.
ARRIVAL OF FUNDS.
to Macon Telegraph ]
Montgomery. June 5.
The paymasters have arrived in this c : ty
provided with‘means to pay off the ICth army
corps. .
A regular liner of steamers is talkc l.of to
uly between this city and New Orleans.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
Ntw York, Junk 3.
Gold is quiet and firm under an c-xpectod
demand for expert. It is quoted at 130]
• CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE IN MOBILE.
Mob ilk .June 4.
Hon. Salman P. Chase arrived iu this city
to-day. Much honor was paid to the distin
guished guest.
FROM WASHINGTON.
ARREST OF GEN. LEE AND SECRETARY
f BENJAMIN.
MR. DAVUi TRI\L COMMENCED.
GEN. BRKCKINRLD:-E NOT YET Alt REST
. ED.
Washington, Juno 3.
Information lias been received h-vo of the
arrest of Lie qnd the late Secretary Ber-j.-min.
Tho whereabouts of General Brockinbfidgc ia
unknown to the authorities.
The trial of Mr D- vis on in E fire >n for
treason, hue commenced.
Final peace is established.
The restrictions upon tho cotton trade h;;va
been removed.
SSO REWARD,
V-U r ILL be past v Otice-y ‘ K»ar . YV. A- R: msec &
{>•., ■‘; y G.-cy it G-'.S!-;, -i oil !.«t Una
ais'.Oiat-s so v/C-.U Un Jt”' Ur*! i:?cv. V re! s v-sl b'.U r.- tor'.' ... j
v-iM„,o! . i Bcm-er s'. He is a!> -i!» I A-,' t»i and bUI, v-ry II; M.
s ivisly fl-AMUen, an-: b-.<! ■■ nv ■ w-.~ on t.u
ffh'VvdlLr. . W.MJTIJtHAB3»;H M
n;a\lo -- 9 '
NOTICE.
TUFj public ar-; '■ «»tiv n-.'IS.-d jio ! V- ti.i ’» 'nr 1 wo nr.'rs
ma le :>y t„e under £./ ;-<! i p.v;' - A. ' ucliArrt
ine (or Fixte-;”'boUisao'S tl.-> ban veil dol!*;* si .tl . y a \ u
one dav a::er: he die Use eof;tie ot'r er c-n it- •.» il
& /ebea-dresi doi;a:s. and due Sr. - vo ir-- vlcr U : d-. 1, tliji—
cf. I.»c!' o: t.:ll c-'.ts.- et ■d. ,<J *S .. ..r i■■ \ it..-.. i„ ; ..
Tbe CJn«iderat:oTj Urr wbkh H»id ■ were giver !
fsu:el. th-.i rwvmiut ihereoi w.. 1 be resisted.
e.v>lt iwIO • W 11,
teHKifIFF SaI.K. ~
ttiyiLL l-erco : on."! u-.- s' .y. -;:y t ?.
i>.ort M'.a*; - :v, r iu '
tbe fo'.lowii g anm ■! pr- p a y. :.-i wiirttoe mao m in
.) ra, Lo. properly of Ml'- Mo y >. -A .-j;g...ee,
Trest.e .1 ■- I. y uLx fl f;. i:; f- v.-r •
may 9 Pw!9 A J Mg l ' KB'S. Sbeug.
CJTAfEOy GLORGLA. RUY 1 jiOA JC,I. Mi .
Wbereas. Ue-j geecd'ey.G . i- ‘ .-. M,.-y ; . Cutr.i! .
bam. minor,- (•- lo me for LettCßOi D.s
“t&’v tre, ti.-.rufore. to and all, ntl Bin^idar
Oie i i+i i; *R' ---i nr In or, to i api»cj*r au
my •• •?on or before tLe £ t <c. -Jay u J'i'.y i ruJ. vliow
c»ase. i; any they have, why taid Letters shouiti cot
hand and oSocial slgriature, at ofi!ce ia
Kusta. Ihls.Sth day otiUiy* i :(.o.
maisS-Jwia . DaVIUI,. ItOATJT, Outf--:s;;-.
" STRAVoi) OH ST LEN
■7IKOM my, r-'src-L-ss. Lower Mer!:et. ‘ LRKKL
D HORSb ; ,-tl«£Va fimbtd, i;>rg g.i -d, sat iral at ~
a: 4ncedin yc-as, whltis etar iu iu« ! otuuj- I. :Y.l
■areal • ietum to n.r M-rafcea if nit yrtrtntt.: a vesy K: era
rewar! wi: oepaiu for bia reOira, or mj ir.foim.lion Get
will lead to Li iicccvety. J, V, (1
jviS Sdilw-j