The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1864-06-25

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Tsnaessee. hss declared. in snswes 20 ;
communication Of inquiry from Mayor Parks
shss owing 10 the dislcysl character Of The
present city governmen, Of Memphis. .
veil % il utter inefIicencv in the manage
mens II city sGsiss. he is compelled r. an
scuncs hat IN case Of reelection Of the
prssens Mayor Il ID the Intention Of the
military authorities 20 take charge Of ihe
municipal department Of Memphis- The
General Expresses the hope shst the cisi-
zen. 20 Msmphis.by elec'ing sickss friend
" 10 che government Of the United States,
m.y relieve him from the duty ~ insesfer-
Jag. hut sxpsesses the desermins ZION that
While he commando there shall he no hostile
municipal government within hIs iusisdic-
lion.
What = beautiful commentary the
above letter q Gen. ashburne's IL
npon the Improvement Of our repub-
lican institutions. as advocated by
the present Lincoln dynasty. and it's
supporters: and how free, untrammel
led and precious will be the right 81
suffrage in the new Union rs il
ought TO be-" no. so exultingly pro-
claimed by the nominees OF the Balti-
more congregation Of office holders.
Is THE .'orsler" intended 70 prepare
the way for q general order. to be is
sued before the Presidential election,
informing the free" citizens for whom
their gracious master will allow them
20 vote: II not. why this mockery ri
the elective franchisei II. after hsv-
ing held nndisputed possession Of the
city Of Memphis for over two years.
it is found 70 contain still majority
Of "disloyal" voters. Why not appoint
= permanent military Governor, &c
hold his position during the lives OF
the citizens, OF while the Incumbent
loyalty" to the imperial edicts 10 TT
doubtedl This would be far mor<
creditable to his Majesty's "honcsty.
good sense and courage, than com
polling the people tn 60 through with
the farce Of an election. with tbs
warning that il they do not vote fol
certain person. none other will b
allowed to serve. Alas. for Ameri
can liberty, when such military ORDER
as the above are paraded with efiron
terry unrcbuked, before the people.-
But We would solemnly warn the pre-
sent usurpeis Of power that il sucl
: high handed outrage is in contem
plation. 10 control the November cleo
ition for President, they had better ne
ware in time, for as sure there is al
\ Advise Being on high, who has in
stilled the love Of Constitutional LID
erty deep into the hearts Of Ameri
cans. the people will not tamely sui
init to il, and terrible will be the fat
/. Of those who compel them u assert b
force their inherent rights.
t. There is an injurious drout
! prevailing 1t present in this county
the showers Of last Sunday and Mon
day giving partial relief 10 some 10
calities, but were not sufficient in On
tent or amount, for general relief.
4 New York Tribune's Specisi
/. HKADQuARTERs A Rny or THE PoTonAc.k
Sunday. June l9-AM {
The fourth battle Of Petersburg ended lss
: night. Il il shall open again 20 day u vi
J be the siege Of Petersbssg. briefer. perhaps
: than : hattie. We were attacked Tire
tines yesIesdsy-si -four A. n 81 noon. %
1 q four P NJ Warren joined our ief. %
swong around with diminishing front. be-
: mile q each sdvs ncs. taking one line I
works and pressing up 20 another and ID