The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-29
T H E N & w S /.
THE wIRZ TRIAL.

worry te aud that very unlmportant was done in the
Wirs yesterday Tho examination Of Colonel Por-
sons the defence continued He stated that the
Regulation establishing the dead line at Andersonvile
prison introduced into the prison rules by Captain
@irz The others were approved by Colonel Persons as
commander Of the post Nazareth Allen, rebel soldier,
as also examined for the defence but nothing important
bted The purpose Of the counsel for the dofencc ap
pears place the responsibility for the cruelties
Eractsed tho heads Of the Richmond authorities.
MIsOELLANE0Us.
South Carolina in It's reconstruction efforts has taken UP
d remarkable position The people OF that State, IN con-
vention assembled acknowledge that they have been
swice defeated by political maorities and once by
Che sword therefore conclude that II neither wise
nor polite for the South to continue the contest Ac
cordngy they have resolved that the Union Is the FIRST
and paramount consideration Of the American people,
sahat all sovereignty resides solely in the Amer
lcan people and that the authorized repre-
sentative OF that sovereignty within the limits
of tho constitution is the federal government
They further conclude that the late war was not one OF
oppressed people against tyranny but arose simply
from apprehension the part Of the weaker section
OF possibly tyranny the future The war, therefore,
not having been strictly In the nature Of q rebellion
they suggest President johnson the justice and wis
dom Of not enforcing the penalties affixed to the crime
OF rebellion by the laws Of the United States As an
earnest Of their good faith they endorse the acts Of
President Johnson and express their determination
daily TO support his wise and patriotic efforts to restore
Che whole country the blessings Of peace. The pro-
osed new constitution Of South Carolina Is framed in
accordance with these principles; civil and religious
Sherry trial by jury. the freedom Of the press and the
ssubordnation Of the military to the civil power are
eecured the people Of tho State, and slavery is de-
Clared forever abolished
Tho Alabama Convention has provided by ordinance
FOR the State elections the FIRST Monday in November
pcxt
ns stated that the President has decided to relieve
Keutucky Of martial law and his proclamation TO that
effect Is expected In few days
Generals Grant and Sherman were lately in danger OF
aife and limb by railroad accidents On the 9th
Abe former was on q train the indianapolis and Gin
cnnst road which thrown from the track, but no
one was injured. similar accident TO General sher-
mans train on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad had
similar fortunate result
Admiral Godsboroughs feet Is still at Cherbourg and
o. not proceed the Mediterranean until the cholera
ON the coast somewhat abated The French and Amer-
uau fps and officials have exchanged many courtesies,
end cordial feeling entertained and friendly attitude
always maintained between them Our correspondent nj
Cherbourg gives highly interesting description OF the
french cads and the defences Of Cherbourg harbor
Additional intelligence from Ireland states that thc
Tenan excitement increases and grave apprchensons
arc entertained II Ia reported that In the English
army are Boosting Of their connection with the Fenaps
and the signs Of disanection In the army cause
1he English papers TO demand the rigid en-
forcement OF discipline. Fears are entertained
abat soldiers from the United States will be
landed on the coast OF Ireland and report had gained
rdcpce that body Of dsbanded United States soldiers
had already landed near Galway Nightly drlings were
frequent over all parts Of Ireland the conspiracy was
uapdly spreading and finding friends and ympathizers
wherever IL went
Sacramento dates report the occupation OF Acapulco
by the French soldlery. Alvarez, the liberal com.
,ander, withdrew their approach. The liberals were
confident or maintaining their throughout the In
bferior OF Queretaro.
regular meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors wa
held yesterday. A communication was received from
fhe Mayor, dsapproving Of the payment Of Inspector
Bodies account for registration Of births The account
showed the cost Of registering each birth 10 sa ten 0ents