Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-18
Effects OF Military Rule IN the south
on the Popularity of the President
Correspondence Of The New York World.
RICHMOND. Va July 10

The popularity OF George Washington, were
he nov III the presidential chair, could not sur
viye three months more OF military rule in the
South The people ga eseent. submissive
aud abiding 70 degree that Is really aston
ishing. considering the ndiguities and oppression
TO which they are wsntonly subjected The ad
ministraton Of affairs here, and everyw here at
the South. as ascertain, would seem 10 have
peculiar reference TO the degradation of the
white race. They are subjected TO the most
CALLING insults vet they submit with a comple-
cency that is certainly commend able in people
born TO freedom. and hitherto blessed in it, en-
joymont. If negro insults white mtn-a
very common event now a-day sand the white
man retaiates by abuse, he negro straight
way proceeds 10 the Provost Msrshal's
office. where he is sure TO obtain the
fullest redress for his outraged honor The poor
white seri Is hauled before that officer, ami with
out much ceremony. be is presented the alterha-
tive of apoogzing 70 the niger or going 10
Castle Thunder TO spend some DAYS on bread aud
water Breaches of honor. of law, particularly
where the fine sensioililies of the negro are in
the leas; outraged, are alike cOgnz by the
Provost Marshal white man, Of high aud
honorable standing in the community, il thrust
into prison for carrying al old iavoritc sword
cane. \ " coloTed gentleman is per msted TO
carry sword cane. lesd headed bludge0n. or
formidable hickory. withou, let or hndrance
negro is sent ten DAYS TO Castle Thunder Tor an
attempt to commit rape upon young white girl
of eleven or twelve years OF age. A white man
is sent for twenty five days TO the same place for
chastsing an offensive darkey Violation OF a
contract by niger, no matter OF what sacrifice
OF Inconvenience 10 "A white man, is no bar 20 his
claim for she whole amount stipulated for under
the violated contract. 1t negro agrees 10 serve
for month aud leaves at the cod OF two weeks
he claims the months wages. and is indig-
nant because he is allowed nearly two thirds
In short. the negro ID the only free man
now in the South. Martial law is administered
chiefly with reference TO his elevation and the
degradation OF the unfortunate whites. What
ever may be the motive OF the discrimination, il
is certain that the negroes will not be benefited
by such policy. The authorities are lasipg w
for them store of resentment which will be any
thing but consistent with their future comfort
Impelled by All uDwiso display OF fayortism and
indulgence neither just nor proper they are
driven 10 commit against those on whom the,
will be forced 10 rely in The future Tor support,
outrsges and indignItes which will inevitsbly
provoke retaliation IN the future. President
johnson would be subscribing the Interests of the
whites and blacks alike by Kidding the people OF
the terrible incubus OF military rule, which now
weighs so heavily upon them. There Is no man
more popular az the South than be ia be will
EHu cctiOus hsSAs uO"SfSG, % lbtt pop
ularty if be permits military rule 10
continue much longer. The popularity OF Pres
ident is not likely to be enduring with military
rule as his principle of government ia peace
tmee. Military leaders except in an emergency
of war. are unsafe custoGiaIs OF the regulations
and characters Of their chiefs. here Is not a
shadow OF pte,ence to justify-the continuance
OF military rule At the South Everything H. its
condition justhes It's discontuuluce. Such Is
evidently no; the Slr0ose OF the administration;
for, according 10 late rumOr. We TO have a
more detailed system OF military rule by the
signment ct military commandants TO ne~ls-
formed districts | understand that General
. Sandy Foster. "a he is iamilisrly styled, l. to
be assigned TO Stsuuton, his command 20 EN-
brsce the district west of the Blue RiGge 10 the
Alleghanies; General Curtis to Lynchburg. END
General DeyeGs 10 fredericksburg, each com
mand to embrace several of the surrounding
counties. This LOOKS like a purpose 10 continue
military rule for some time ct least