The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-26
NEWS FROM SAN SALVADOR.
Particulars of the Execution
Of Barrios. f''
REMOVAL OF MAR TIAL LAW.
s &c. &c. &c.

The ofhcial government journal Of San Salvador y
Cswtiosal Of the Slst Of August has been resssvec
in this city contains the particulars Of the execution
| Of ex President Barros. i teaisrA g sue
The unfortunate man. having told about midnight
Of the 2sh utimo that he had but six hours 70 nvc,
proceeded 10 the prison chapel, where he spent some
time in religious preparation attended by the BishoE
Saldaho. Here also he made his will. iae rl ~ 0n
At half past four the morning Of the 10th, Barrios
conducted 10 the scanold escorted BY small military
force. The sentence again read and the Bishop
cxhorted and prayed with the condemned man. q ns
Barrios bade farewell 10 several friends and charged
General Gonzalez with the care Of his remains.
He requested his confessor 10 have said quietly
and without pomp for the repose OF his SOUL and then
met death with entire resignation. a1aarrur
According 70 his last request his body was Inferred In
the church called Del Calvario. t 81 fs
The government Of Salvador announces that the
rebellion is over and martial law is withdrawn s7c
Important Letter from the Late Pres
ident Lincoln. eli e
From the Southern Advocate Of Sept 1871
The following extract which has just been published
s from the late President Lincon's letter to General
Wadsworth, who fell In the battle Of the Wilderness
The letter, which s OF private character 10 be
to General Wadsworth's family
II shows that Mr. Lincoln. who desired the bestowal
Of the elective franchise upon blacks was also at
al an carry day IN avor OF granting universal amnesty,
which, for strange and unaccountable reason s
sll withheld from the South, Notwithstanding IL Ia
known that was his intention 10 grant, without any
exception general pardon.
His Wishes In this particular the American people
cannot afford To disregard. Congress will doubt sx-
act the right OF suffrage for the blacks Why universal
amnesty should be withheld until that time. are una
bic TO see. This certainly not Mr. Lncolus plan,
whose intentions oil parties should sacredly observe
The following is the extract referred TO- in which Mr.
Lincoln says:-
You desire 10 know the event OF our complete sue
cess iH the nedthe being followed by loyal and
cheerful submission the part OF the South- uniycr
sal amnesty should not be accompanied with universal
suffrage.
Now, since you know my private inclnatons as TO
what terms should be granted TO the South In the
tngency mentioned, ] will here add that II our sue
ccss should thus be realized, followed by such
desired results, cannot see, universal
amnesty ID granted, how, under the circumstances,
can avoid exacting IN return universal sunsAee or, af
least suffrage on the basis Of intelligence and military
service.
How 10 better the condition of the eoiored race has
long been study which has atrscted my serious and
careful attention. hence think clear and decided
ss TO what course ] shall pursue 10 the pre-
nations guardian OF these people, who have herocAlly
vmdicsted manhood ON the battle field WHERE In
assisting TO the life Of the republic they have
demonstrated in blood their right the ballot which In
but the humane protection OF the Dag they have fear
lessly defended.