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Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05
tFrom the Missouri Democrat /


GEN. JEFF. THOMPSoN'S COMMAND
CAIRO. june Is.-The flag of truce
steamer, Rodolph, Beglcy. master, Hun
ter, clerk, from Jacksonport, Ark, arrived
here this merning. Lieutenant Colonel
C. W. Davis, Ass slant Provost Marshal
General; Capt J. F. Bennett, Assistant
Adjutant General Of General Dodge's
staff; Captain Taylor, Commissary Of
Subsistence of General Pleasanton's staff,
with an escort of 100 men. left st Louis
on the Rodolph on the 10Th ultimo, for
the purpose Of receiving the surrender OF
General NJ. JEFF Thompson's command,
in Northern Arkansas.
Formal negotiations had been entered
into OH the llth Of May, betwee Col
Davis and Capt. Bennett, on the part OF
General Dodge. and General Thsmp-
sons party reached Wittsburs, on the
ST. Francis river. on the 24th ultimo,
where they were met by General Thomp-
son and about two thousand two hundred
men Of his command After parolling
and rationing them the party proceeded
10 Jacksonport, on White river, accom-
panied by General Thompson and staff
where about $3.50 more of Thompson :
command had been assembled. These
were paroled and rat.oned for sufficient
length Of time to carry them home,
The total number paroled was lid;
number of officers CSC; number Of lnen,
6,786.
General Thompson and staff accompa-
MED the party to Memphis. where they
disembarked. General Thompson ex-
pressed himself delighted with the
manner in which the business Of rereiv-
ing the surrender and parolling Of his
command had been conducted by the
staff officers of General Dodge.
1t is the general feeling among the
officers that the people Of Northern Ar
kansas will gladly return to the quiet
pursuits Of life.
General Reynolds, commanding the
Department Of Arkansas, has already
taken initiatory steps towards establish
ing civil courts throughout that portion
of his department. tarrisons have bsen
established at .lacksonport, Augusta and
Batesville, on White river. and general
good feeling and harmony seems to pre-
vail among the troops and inhabitants
The country is desolate, but there is
quite an abundant crop growing and the
people appear hopeful, and they are de-
lighted with the dawning Of peace
General Thompson has already made
application to the President for pardon,
and says he hopes to one day become a
good citizen Of the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

| REcoNsrRUcTIoN IN ARKANsAs.-We have
nate political condition of our State with regard
to reconstruction aud re-admission, with all our
| rights. into the Union.
| The present government organized during
the war of which his Excellency, Isaac Murphy,
is the chief executive, has one merit not often
found in governments established under such
auspices and in such turbulent times. Its con-
siiution is wholly free from ali the passions and
prejudices which are apt to possess the hearts Of
those who shape the policy of government
clouding the intellec and tempting them to in
troduce amongst fundamental principles, special
legislation against individuals and parties, as
has been done in Missouri. The very wan. Of
deliberation, and as we honestly believe, lack
of statesmanlike ability, amongst the members
of the convention, has preserved them against
such careless blunders as occurred in Tennes-
see, where so grave matter as the elective
franchise was omitted wholly from the constitu.
ton and committed to the determination of the
Legislature The haste with which they acted
and sensible distrust of their own ability. re-
suited in the highest wisdom. The,easicst thing
done was exactly the very best that could be.
They took the old Cons tituion, cut out the
slavery clauses, and made some amendments
which experience had shown to BE- necessary.
This they presented to the people, and this we
have now before a basis of organization
1t is not so important a question for us how
the loaf was baked. or whether the cooks were
a.. a,,I rh..la
somcl That concerns us most.
LAYING aside the slavery question, we like
this constitution better than the old one. 1t is
amended and improved, retaining all that was
good. 1t is indeed the work of grave delibera-
ton in time of pcace-not the hasiy abortion OF
a time of war We have lived and worked un-
der its provisions for nearly thirty years, and
they are familiar 1t will require no charge in
our jurisprudence er laws. We can pass aasily,
and with little shock, with its aid back into the
Federal government and take our old position.
1t strikes us in a worther sense, as Hotspur's
plan struck Lima good plot, good friends,
aud full of expectation; an excellent plot, very
good friends"
True, this State Government has not yet been
fully recognized. Upon the merits Of that
question we DO not wish TO touch nor is it longer
important There is every reason to believe
that if the people acquiesce in it with reasona-
bic unanimity, it will be at once adopted by the
United States. If So il is certainly the best POL
icy 10 acquiesce, and to that end proceeds at once
to restore the country organizations Throughout
the State.
If, however, the present government should
not be adopted, and a convention be necessary,
as in North Carolina, we do not believe such
Convention could do a wiser thing than to adopt
this constitution it is. For our own part,
however, we have ao hesitation in supporting
Gov. Murphy. and placing the COVE nment on
such footing as TO cause it TO be recognized as
i: is, trusting to future legislation TO cure all
errors which have already occurred in its pro-
gress.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

EDUCATE TIE NEGRoEs.-The large mass of
Intelligent slaye-owpers OF the South, with
christian plilanthropists generally, have ever
besn in favor Of the education of the negro
Few proper means of instruction have been neg
lected to infuse into his mind and heart his ju.
tas as a christian, and to make him happy in
the social relation in which he found himself
course with whites, lie became constantly in
structed in all things fitted for his station. and
imbibed large taste for the civilization and
even refinenrnts of life. -.
Until experience showed its impropriciy.
education in letters, was quite common.
1t was soon found impoltic. as it made him ac-
quainted with views, calculated to iafuse dis
content, and placed in the hands of the evil
minded the means of iRralcuable mischief. In
struction in letters rendered the slave unhappy,
and was simply improper.
But comparison of the slave as found and
freed by the Federal armies, with his progeni-
tors in Africa or his present collateral kindred
tbere-the intelligent and well dressed contra
band, capable of the finest emotions, and social
affections and instructed in his duties to God
and man, with the wild, half naked African
leaving his aged parents to perish in the woods,
will Justify the assertion that the education of
the negro in the South has already, under slave
ry, been carried to very high point, for W hich
he should feel m lch indebted
He has reached point now from which his
education should be continued by means of
books and writing. He comes to it prepared
with no low degree OF civilization. No objec-
tions Of policy exist, but on the other hand, as
he is to live amongst us in the enjoyment of the
rights of freemen, and his mental and moral
condition must d-eply affect society, it is of the
highest Importance that he should be able to
inform himself through the laws, and journals
OF the country, of his duties to the community
commend to those fast running pbilan-
thropists, who will have him vote at once, whilst
still intoxicated with the strong draught Of free
dom, and before he has ever thought Of his So
cial duties and obligations, the grave consider
alton OF this matter of education, and sugges;
that if by the next generation, the neg can be
educated into fitness for the elective franchise,
I "Hi pc q u'SitS VI Pio5lcSS 't NiiNt 'N'
friends of his race may well rejoice. Patience
is very necessary in social progress. h iVrms
do not go by leaps. but grow slowly, and rom"
to ripeness in the fulness Of time
Meanwhile let us place cuffee in the dignity
OF family relations, by legalzing their mariias-
es with each other, b. it well marked and by
lending all our aid TO the education of himself
and children. 1t will be found at last when
things settle themselves, that we have much
kind feeling and many sympathies for ouI
former slaves, grown up with our children; OF
cid companions of our own youth and they will
come at last to look upon us yet as their best
friends. In order to which, and for our NUT nal
profit, our policy is to educate and elevate him
mentally and morally i'll the highest possible
degree.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05
Tribute Of Respect
Masonic HALL, MT. HuREB T.oD.i-. No W..
WASHINGTON. Arkansas.
Af1v Trh m T-s- -ar-

WASHINGTON. Arkansas
May 9th. A ID. 1865. A. l. 5sf5 \
NHEREAS. On ihc I2th dav Of Oetolr r,s.
Brofhrr Eichare u. VIII fh~. \ Master Ma.a,
member OF this Ludgr, departed this lirs al III
residence in Hempst-ad Co. Ark. AGED abou;
y years and whr rs. il H. nj and pron-r TIL,
some f-stim nil of r-spect siioald b. paid to tie
memory OF Brother Williams. who was an orra-
ment TO society and to rh, order ot Free Nfas.n,
g""d clilzrh and an honest man: faithful i5
hii MS Obligations; Industrious and ensTg.;f. IN
fhr pursuits of his lii,.: Charitable. 70 ILL., r.o-
humane 10 the suffering trusty in f.i.nj.fin.
ann grateful for obligations: Therefore.
htS5trei. Ihf- ii the cath nf Brother W.T.
hHnls- cur LolEr mas lost on of lis b-sf 1arr1-
DTS, socift' shining G rnalnrI-: nrr -nr.nrry a
-o!d elllz-n aud rus patriot; fh- sick and snt-
EIlhG iIi"ha Up"E rhu,n they ronli alwauI
rely; whose shi.i ahd proficiency have br,n ,c
means ot relieving thousands from ! ,l> or Ell
gushing and pin to hnalih and hap2in,ss.
Hcs0fref- nat we tender our syiIips' bis ana
coincidence to bis afflicted widow and relatives;
ana wnIi- orr tears are cnlnminglrd with fhr-s
N RI ihe tomb oi unr departed brother " NOnIi
rNhort thcn fu have ialh in the Som nj fh-
tribe Of JUiah. who. rhourh be died like other
an. rose again iik- God and aSrrndri ~
heay"n; and thar, - our dear brother had faith
and has doubtless. in his spiritual ess,nc.. gone
10 mansions ~ rest. may ri,-v iniraf. III ~
hmpi'. and iinHlly find r,St with fh- tai-ftul.
hfsotF't 4 hat these resolutions H. spread af
hsih upon lhr minutes of the Lodgr. srd .
copy thereof MI furnished the widow vi nur d..
{ n q broth.'r- with the sirnatrtrn of fh. Wor
shipinl Mast AMI Brother Secret IN. under tht
scal Of The Lo.g-
Y. +. RART. v. H.
JNo- B- H'M Scr- pro, ten.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

- There is amongst our people, here and
there, an oversensitiveness with regard to the
Federal officers and soldiers which we consider
uufounded and notice with regret. We should
remember that we are now at peace, and it is
much more consistent with manliness and
dignity to accord cheerfully with that condition,
than to be sullen and scowling. No individual
Northern man is, on that account our enemy.
lie has taken the side of his people during The
var, as we thought it honorable to take that of
ouIs-even those of US who disapprovcd seees-
sion. There is something admirable in that
chivalry which induces the soldiers of the most
cultivated nations of Europe, TO unite and min
gle with the utmost courtesy, in all social
amusements during truces, or on cessation of
hostilites
In some Of the old ancestral halls Of Virginia
swords were hung c.ossed above mantle pieces,
which in the hands of members of the same
family had in the old evolution crossed each
other in civil stfe. " men the war ceased, con-
querer aud conquered sat down together.
We should remember too, that the Federal
oFfcsrs AMI soldiers are not here of their own
vo5=5n. They have not come from choice.
The Nar is 3ver, and they have their longngs
for far away homes, from which they are de-
tanned. They are on duty. They come as
friends for protection. They are compelled to
make this sacrifice tos-to march more than
hundred miles with their back to loved ones at
lune, to save US the modification of having a
negro regiment sent III their place. This defer
.-ace Is paid to or feelings, by Gen. Reynolds,
..t their cost W are much obliged to him and
o them.
Il of them of course are not gentlemen All
ver are, in so large number, but their de-
oostmeut in the main has been courteous and
fable. and ia place of taunting and insulting
as. they Lave shown, il all proper and becoming
WAYS thelr disposition to affiliate with as
-.r.ntleuien and friends. They entitled to
nis-,, cordial reception, and the same atten-
that the habit of extending other
people, betwt,
man, disdains 20 pr> :n5asI - ho,sir., .nr
spirited eswafd who wo,- ...... 80 .s,hor,
the strong man, bound ant..as. .o,,r,ss,,
natures are universally cruel .,.,, :,
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

MATRIMONIAL.-A lady and gentleman Of
this city being desirous to become one de fscto
and de jnre found that no license could issue,
inasmuch as the State is yet unorganized and
the County Courts imperative. In his despair,
the gentleman applied to Governor Pierpont,
who Tejoiced the heart OF the young man by the
following letter, addressed to the minister who
was selected by the couple to marry them;
a Executive Department,
Richmond, Va, m, 1865.
Reverend Sir: You will join in the holy bonds
Of matrimony, Mr.. - and Miss --. The
great command, Genesis j. %, cannot be DISC
beyed for want of proper LEGAL officers to grant
the license.
(Signed,) /. T. H. PIERPONr."
The letter, Of course, had the desired result.
Richmond Mig.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

lc-.rGis ug ! LY-This anniversary, COM
11..-17s..ing in the world the principle of re-
.g.t ..ss,u sn, and an event eleven years anterior
10 tie .-rlnation of the Constitution of the
United St5-es-with which is associated the
glory OF Adams and Washington, and all the old
patriots Eorth and South whom we are accus-
TONED to -evere-was celebrated in our town
yesterday in the grove SUR ounding Grace
Church. A large concourse of citizens were in
utt,E3ance, with the Federal soldiers OF Col.
May command A band of music belonging
10 tn ragimeIt contributed greatly TO the inter
est cf the occasion.
J.. j. S. Rundell acted as Chairman, and in
trciJaed the Rev. Dr.. S. Williamson, pastor of
tae Presbyterian Church at this place. who
yp med the meeting with an appropriate prayer
he declaration of independence was then
.c1a by DR.. L. D. Ayeres. An address was deliv-
.lr1 by our fellow-citizen Hon. A. B. Williams,
..Geved by an address from Col. Dwight May
Both these addresses were received in good
se..r, .ad the meeting broke up in good hu
sa.r, leaving every body glad on the whole
sa.- the thing had occurred. 1t was a Danger
oa, experiment., but turned out well. Good
sense prevailed.
C.. Nays address was in most excellent
ts- 90, as was that of Judge Williams.
Tho negroes got good advice from both sides,
7t-.,yL was to stay at home and make themselves
G55.ui.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

rgTJ udge Sharkie, of jackson, has been ap
pointed by the President Governor of Missis.
sppi. The people of the State may be con-
graduated on that. Judge Sharkia is one of
the creates, minds in the State-perhaps the
greatest of all He has the confidence of the
people SO far his patriotism and integrity are
concerned although not fsvoritc with them in
politics. Tho President has shown his wisdom
bv the selection
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

The Paris correspondent Of lie ".
don Times, under date Of tie StL ~; ;'--
as follows:
1t is certain that the Mexican ,r.-.
who arrived in Paris were sent br H."
imilian for the express purpose n
planning the critical state of aF,.,
Mexico, and the fear of his Mai4s.r il
war would be declared bv The r,;.a,
States now that the war with tha Sa~I
Is over. The French Govarnmen. l.. ~
therefore given the Washington Calm.
to understand very plainly that N+r;r,
: under the protection of France gns
she will not allow any power to attsrt
It. That tillibusters and adventures "
terlng Mexican territory with bostile I.
signs, will. if taken. b. hanged or sbo.
without loss Of time or mercy. and ,b,,
the United States Government. wbos.
good faith toward France of course !.
not doubted, will do all in her pous- !,
keep her subjects from iniuring Nv
( rance > protege. He WaShirg,o,
Cabinet probably has no desire at III.
time to be on bad terms with that cor1.
try. and will 10 doubt act prudcn,lr IN
this affair
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

VThe Springfield (lll.) Register
publishes a copy of the original commits
sion issued by Andrew Jackson to jeff.
Davis, as First Lieutenant in regiment
of Dragons. The commission bears
date May 10, 1884, and is signed by
Devils Cass, Secretary of State. The
relic was captured among Jeff s papers,
near jackson, Miss and is now in the
possession of Major John IL. Goldsmith,
of the I4th Illinois. A- @--
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

I3-Gen. Heron has issued the following
Headqrs., Northern Division of La,
Shreveport, La, June II, 1865.
General Ta Orders Or
Great and sudden changes in the condition of
any class OF people arc always productive of suf-
tering, and the transition of the blacks from a
state of slavery to freedom cannot fail to cause
temporary suffering to all classes. Already this
is being manifested by the negroes leaving
their homes, and setting out en- ana SSs for the
military posts, and with definite purpose, ex-
cept to leave the scene of their former bondage.
The result of this state of things, if allowed,
wosld be
Ist. The loss OF the crops, ard entire ruin
of the agricultural interests in this part of the
STATE.
I'd Untold suffering, starvation, and misery
among the blacks themselves.
Without attempting therefore to regulate all
the various interests arising out of this question
and which pertain properly to the Freedmen s
Bureau, the Major General Commanding deems
it his duty to make such rules as in his opinion
will best prevent suffering and restore quiet at
the present time. 1t is therefore ordered That
all persons heretofore held as slaves remain for
the present with their former masters, and by
their labor secure the crops OF the present sea
son. The only place where they can obtain a
living for themselves and families is in the field
where they have been accustomed to work If
found wandering about the country, or gather
ing at military posts, they will be arrested and
punished, and all transports and priva fe steam
boats running on Red river are prohibited from
carrying this class of people except upon a
military pass, which will be given only in ex-
ceptienal casrs If necessary for them to leave
home, or visit any OF the military posts, they
will be furnished with pass by their employer
to prevent their arrest as vagrants But while
it IS found necessary during the present unset.
tied state of the country to make these orders
relative to the blacks, the planters are reminded
that the matter depends largely on them, and
that on y by fair treatment of the hands can
they hope to mature and harvest their crops.
and carry on their plantations.
Definite contracts must be made with the ne
groes. which will be binding for the balance of
the present season.
Planters who endeavor to do this in good
faith will be assisted in all proper WAYS. and
will do much toward restoring quist and conf
dence.
BY command of Maj Gen. HEBRON.
Official: WM. III. CLAPP, Capt. & A. A. G
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

- NIessrs. Bostick s Co. at EtteT's cid
stand, have opened large and well selected
lock OF goods. We wish them every success
All our old citizens will feel at home there at
once; for they will meet with Jno. Morgan, and
ucnn j. cit, and other familiar faces who will do
them justice and please them if they can. Capt.
lohnson's Island and lake brcezos have helped
i'm.
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05
[From The New Orleans Picayune. ]

How AND WHERE SECRETARY Mallory
WAS ARRESTED 1T will be rccolected that
some time ago, neighbor, who occasionally
has extraordinary revelations. of news, told us
that Secretary 5. X Mallory had come i'm m
Pensacola and surrendered himself After this.
sc heard no more respecting him, until il was
stated that he had been arrested aud sent North
The following account OF the arrest Of Mr.
Mallory, written by his wife 70 one Of h-r rela-
tvss in this city, is the true one, which will Il
once dissipste the ll- reports w hich have lately
been circulated. As the letter was not intended
for publication, we give only that portion whi
may prove of public interest. Under date La
grange, GA, May 32, 1865, after detailing Ler
tolsome journey 20 that point, from Richmond,
Mrs. NJ continues in these terms:
About two werks ago my dear husband an
rived here. Before coming here. hr. Mallory
had rented the only house THAT vacant with
uut knowing anything about il. II turns out
castle in size, thirteen large rooms, passa e.
twenty feet wide, running ltngthwisa and clo
wise the walls are thr feet thick. ami TIM
building surrounded by frui; trcas, which givrs
il the appearance of castle. | expected ~
have my furniture brought here from Mont
gomery, instead Of which il was taken 10 Cir
lumbus, and there it nearly al destroyed ;iy
the Pedsrals; so that am ia this large hous..
without amy furniture, except few pieces which
the ladies of this town have been kind enough
10 lend me. We have lost everything we fu5-
~-cd on earth, my dear L.. bnt | would gladly
y,id all. if could have the comforting pres
ruce of my dear husband. That, too, is gon,.
y ght before last, at I2i o'clock, VIC were
aroused from sleep by heavy knock at thr
door, and threat Of breaking il open followed
before any one from within had time io answer.
When q light WAS procured, the serS ant opened
the door, and some twenty armed m'n uttered
10 arrest my husband; at the same time another
party went to Senator Hills house. at which
Mr. Mallory staying, and there arr St,i
him. Mr.. NJ was hurried off like q malriartn..
without being given even enough ;im~ TO i'ul
on proper clothing They would not listen tG
to let him remain with them only until daylight.
sent Budde to Atlanta as soon as il was day.
light with clsthing aud money. Oh, T., yuu
have no idea of the depth of my sorrow. teel
as if my hehrt would break-my children alone
sustain me-
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

The REAL FACTS ABOUT Je,
VS. CArTUaE--The Washington. d.
pondent OF the Chicago Time. s.,' eofres.
The real facts about Jefferson
since his capture, have been stpt ais
kept from correspondents, and few sIy
papers have lad the courage 70 ,.ss-
them, even when found out Tbff~@
come t. light on the trial II r,G
shown that there was no attemnt
part of Mr.. Davis to disguise him
female apparel, and that he Wore ~
ticle Of female dress at the tima lS 1S :
capture, unless shawl, such as ! n
monty worn by men, can be 81 : : eal-
cred. He was travelling with l,is ~ tSnat-
family, and the military escert y,;,i %heaa.
had no lntimation thatthey were nprsr.3 ~ r9
and had no idea of the close nroI;.a;. a,alec
the Federal troops. H.nca ia q
surprise Mr.. Davis was in boJ e easg
time. and had not had time 70 - a. ~
stead Of his coat he had put - SS A.
dressing gown, his usual early 100 Ioos'
costume and this article miglt bar'i o' tiin:
transformed into 'his wife,s a aa'T OeeT
hoop skirts" by process sim;Iar t-s+s = and
which converted something as bIoct n s'ai n
crow" into three black crews $50 . NJ n
attempt was made by Mr.. Davis a 4, il
for bucket Of water; lie d.J ~. ~, T" ii
was not run after by our solJi.rs. !, ~
was no attempt to conceal lis boots WY y
the dressing gown lift them plainly l9 W.
posed to view; and Mrs. Davis TIKI wv
try to pass him of a. woman. and 5,I M.
not ask permission for hin 10 ~ I'l Il
W .ter. '
Washington telegraph., 1865-07-05

.Y The sale of Ford's theatre to the
Young Mems Christian Association of
Washington, for one hundred thousand
dollars, will throw strong fortune into
the cap of its proprietor, John J.. Ford.
The property, including the improve
meEts, cost less than $4,000, leaving
Ford a nett profit Of over $4,000.