The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-12

Governor detailing the character OF the injuries done,
writes that he Aas promptly referred them to the
prosecuting attorneys OF the above counties with in.
structions TO prosecute the offenders at once
PROTECTION or THE coLoRED PEOPLE IN THEIR
RIGHTS
In Alexandria Va recently, fowling piece was taken
by justice Of the peace from colored man, en- the
ground the statutes Of Virginia rendered such pos
session by negro Illegal Provost Judge Hambrck adj
dressed letter TO the Mayor Of Alexandria, saying
In all such cases and similar which may arise
hereafter the coored people will be protected by me IN
any upon any sa 9an Win be arrested
when found with a fowng piece In his possession, nor
viii no De liable to arrest az UNDERSTAND ne nov ~
state that this plan will be strictly adhered TO- me
coored must be regarded 80 far as The right OF pro-
perty and freedom OF 10 considered precisely on
the footing with the white citizen no more, no
loss
The Major General commanding the Department Of
Washington has directed the to be restored and that
the civil authorities be notified Of this action Of the Pro-
vost Judge In all similar cases.
NAIL ROUTES OPENED IN THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Up tothis time upwards of hundred and fifty i'm
portant mail have been opened in the late revoted
States. The statement in the Washington despatch OF
New YORK paper that only eightytwo contracts for mail
service had been put in operation was erroneous.
THE POLITICAL PLUMBER.
Tho orders OF Secretary Wees forbidding the
prostitution of navy yards for political purposes will IN
doubleday draw upon him the combined opposition OF
the Weeds, Raymonds and others who hoped to profit
by their use. But amount Of persuasion, entreaty
or buster will move him upon this question; for ne
fully assured Of Presidential support and Corpora
ton before the orders published Those who
attack Secretary weIes this matter attack the Pres
dent If not careful they will come TO grief
THE NEGRO SUFFRAGE QUESTION.
by the President substantial endorsement OF his
policy Of reconstruction the republicans Of the North
could consistently insist upon his demanding priv
eges for the negroes elsewhere which they deny him
within their own borders He remembers that but few
Northern States have legazed negro suffrage, although
polling heavy republican majorties, and that most Of
them have repeatedly refused to do so when the
issue presented directly. Wisconsin is radically
republican, but has twice voted down negro suf
frage in her short existence Her last Legislature
submitted the question for the third time to
vote of the State this fall, yet the Republican Conven
ton refused to make it party test, and have thereby
insured third defeat II requires no extraordinary
sagacty 10 discover in all this thorough endorsement
OF President Johnsons policy and procedure.
PRESIDENTIAL VISITORS.
The number Of visitors at the White House aug
mented today. Among the ladies who called we're Mrs.
Douglas and Mrs Surgeon General Barnes. John Green
Chief Of the Poowatomies sat several hours patiently
awaiting an interview with his great father.
COUNTERPART COUPONS.
Counterfets OF Treasury note coupons believed
10 be manufactured to- large extent The only protec
cn the public have s TO take none unless attached
note If the Treasury Department would in addition to
this, redeem no detached coupons untold would
be saved 10 innocent persons.
VIRGINIA FREEDMEN.
by recent made by agents Of the Free,imsns
Bureau is stated that thirty -four thousand Ave hun
bred represent the negro population OF Alexandria,
Loudon and Fairfax countless in Virginia. s. Mays
county, Maryland, and the District of Columbia
TRANSFER OF CAvALEY TO GENERALS SHERIDAN
AND SHERMAN.
The Sixth United States cavalry ordered TO General
Sheridan, and the Second TO General sherman Both
regiments viii dismounted and their horses
ut Cumberland, Md.
nERsONAL.
William A. Darling of New York; Thomas A. Scott,
OF the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Senator Cress
well, Of Maryland, at Wizards tonight
THE TRIAL OF GENERAL BRIscoE.
The Brscoe trial commenced again to-day, and after
the examination Of Quartermastcr Mr.. Girard whose
testimony corroborated that Of Aberger the for
prosecution closed. Briscoes counsel has summoned
but few witnesses, and the defence will occupy but
short time They expect TO dsprove the statement that
the accused attempted TO fire 70 the buildng after
committing the robbery Al the instance of the Judge
Advocate the defence has concluded bring the
question Of previous good character before the court
Such q would necessitate the production Of
damaging counter evidence with which the prosecution
10 well prepared An appeal to Executive clemency will
be made founded upon Briscoes really good record