The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-17
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PUBLIC MEETING IN MARSHALL.

PUBLIC MEETING IN MARSHALL.
The following resolutions were adopted at public
meeting in Marshall, held on the 10th ultimo:-
Your committee believeng that they faithfully repre-
and feelings Of the ontre population Of the
upon 10 express an opinion beyond their immediate
ne gbbOrhOOd, respectfully represent
/ That they recognize the war as over, and are
anxious for the establishment not only Of good order,
but good feeling between all sections Of the country
We belong alike to the unoD and desire az carly AZ
poss bic restore to it's original vig0r with s protec
ton and civil rights, and the principles of constitutional
freedom
citizens having been accustomed uninterrupcdy 70 the
rights privileges and immunties which belong TO the
civil government feel kceny the sense of personal nse
curity arising from the civil law being Temporarily
pended, and soleitous for o return 70 the civil
government that for this purpose they respect
States to abandon all apprehension Of resistance,
either direct indirect upon the part Of citizens
and to ASSURED they will do all In their power to
s W an q ana
will be attested by the officers Of the United States
s but kindness and from our cssns we
doubt not the government will give every assistance in
ts power 70 aid 10 resoring speedily as possible the
Resolved, That we are pleased with the courteous
bearing Of Lieutenant Colonel Wheaton, in command at
this place and appreciate his views and feelings no FAR
have heard them expressed
Resolved, That, M law abiding citizens, we will re-
spect the emancipation proclamation war measure
desiring the time 70 have good order, industry
and sobrcty among the negro population and TO care
for them have been accustomed until such action
taken with the final disposition Of the question and
determination Of their status, consistent with the
constitution Of the United States which is the supreme
Resolved That desiring in good faith 10 establish good
order and good feeling desire the aid countenance
and support OF the United States and It's officers and 70
bury everything in the shape OF prejudice II we are
henceforh 70 live under one government every good
citizen North and South ought TO copspire to aid in rem
der ng that government acceptable TO all
Resolved That as evidence OF good faith upon the
part Of the citizens and late soldiers Of the Coneeracy
we hope hat AL sps % TO-
d. s. JENNING, Chairman.
r. W LouGBsRv, Secretary.
MOVEMENTS OF THE PREEpnEN.
From the Houston Telegraph June 80
We observe large number Of negroes nockng into
town from Brszora and Fort Bend counties. Hitherto
We understand Colonel Clark, post commander has now
taken them in charge being prevented heretofore by the
want Of commssary stores and will put them 70 work
upon the ditches &C. OF this city and vicinity At once
trip 10 Houston is quite fashionable excursion with
the freedmen Of the Brazos and Trinity They travel
mostly foot bearing heavy burdens Of clothing, ban
kets, &c, their hcads-a long and weary journey.
They arrive tired footsre and hungry, only 10 learn
what they d before .nS a % that 1ey
% the public negro quarters here and take such
taking them conditioned the consent Of their late
masters Those who stay 81 home will do best those
who so sono viii become srssrs and hungry Sssa
honda Those who are in the hands Of the government
will be taken Of well as 10 the power OF the
officers but II Is quite another thing from the comfort
able homes many have left behind.
From the Crockett Quid Nnnc, June "a
The negros in the country have been notified Of Cen
crA Grangers order announcing them free and they
making contracts with their former owners to remain
with them until Christmas We think the authorities
might detail parolng officers and send them TO other
points than those named y certainly VIII DC treat
ton Marshall tthe nearest points named 70 be pa
rolled. Why not send ofhcer heref Crockett 10 Q
central point and peroing Once Dc ~ here
ton.
THE CURRENCY.
From the Houston Telegraph june 80
The great demand for change induced the City
Council authorize the issuance OF quantity by the
city authorities They have prepared them redeemahlc
holder twenty Ave cents ATTY Cents and one dollar and
ready 70 furnish all applicants us morning the
Mayors ONCE. The purchase money will be deposited
in the treasury for their redemption The amount put
out 10 but about 81, 800
THE CEREAL DROPS.
From the Henderson Times June "a
great deal more wheat has been harvested in this
section than any one expected There vii DC consider
crop since the recent rains quite promising
Indeed from present prospects, this TO be the year Of
plenty no far a. the products OF the soil are concerned
ACCIDENT TO AN ARMY TRANSPORT.
IFrom the Galveston Daily Bulletin, July 81
The army transport Cornthian, In crossing the bar
Saturday struck and lost rudder She taken In
tow by the Herman Livingston, that left yester
day morning for New Orleans
TRINITY RIVER INDIANS.
From the 0alve News June 20
We have noticed on our streets during the iAet lev
| days, quite number-bucks and sqnsws-of the Goa
snaas Of the Trinity river and the picturesgnenese oil
their has contributed no little 70 the variety
Of our every day attire Many Of them have been IN the
Confederate service and seeking 70 turn an
honest penny in dsosng OF dressed deerskns ana othe
articles Of home manufacture Passing away" ~ writ
Ten N their book Of fate, and they are bssful IN she