The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-21

however, are constantly calling on him with their de-
stating bis inability to comply with their demands
- LrraArIoS-pARAIIss LAwrERs.
LITIGATION seems the favorite amusement Of the people
In this section Of the country and the courts con-
stantIy busy engaged The lawyers OF course maxi
more business than they can attend TO- Prom what
have seen of their ability would advise any Northern
lawyers short Of practices VINO are not afraid S Of 'ne en-
cane t lf Of the bar they will hnd N
thousands of dollars and mainly the reusals to
carry cotton contracts where the consdeaion mas
been already paid in rebel money.
rHE CoURrs-rHKiR JURISDICTION DENIED -
Each district commander is authorized, and IN fact
ordered 70 appoint Superior Provost Courts and Circuit
Provost Courts for each sub-disrict in his command
These courts have power TO try all cases between soder
and citizens except those required 70 oe sent before
courts martial or military commissions since the issue
Of Governor Penys proclamation the authority Of these
courts has been questioned by citizen counsel appearing
for either Of the parties The courts however, nave
- Tm PLANTER AND the FRESHMAN .l.7 ul
Occasional Of trouble between the planter ana
his liberated slave ere brought before these courts
difcult Tor the former TO understand that since mis- a.
borer has become FREQ he has lost the rights ne formerly
chat IS 1 on
they will enforcs the old plantation discipline and whp
them when they think they deserve Il Ocoason;ny one
Court Tho majority or cases where dicuty occurs BE-
tween the planter and the freedman come Immediately
marshas BY whom they are summarly disposed o. Tho
greater part Of the dcuty however, undoubtedly arises
from the inability Of the planter To manage rrss ,soos
they have no trouble whatever 1850 r,t,
soANDAlOus TREATMENT or 4 REBEL soLorss.
discharged rebel soldier came before General BeAl
yesterday and complained that no starving. The
unfortunate man was scarcely half clothed and stated
had been unsuccessfu he had gone 10 tho parties who
had forced him into the rebei service. and bad been
unable to obtain any relief from them AS the war De-
partment has forbidden all further issues OF ratons ex-
cept to negroes and soldiers 1t possible " iender
him any government assistance
NEGRO SUFFRAGE
This Is question that brought forward hero
for argument and there be question that another
generation must be born and perhaps two or three be-
fore thus State will be ready even 10 consider tho
question. t'i f". Hi
- -, ssl No xEwspApFRs a5.aa Oh
This State quite full OF newspapers but they
have not yet risen from the tomb tho rebellion and Sher
man consigned them to- The Courier IN Charleston, Is
endeavorng to i've under strict censorship as Napo
Here, on the other hand, two weekiies are ourshng
entirely without the fear OF the military authorities
before their eyes The Ne,o Era edited by Mr.. D. r
Whtemorc. is undoubtedly the abest edited and most
thorough Union paper published IN the State while It's
contemporary the Souener Is galvanized rc0e organ
t TUX MILITARY, ,la rf
The district is under command Of General George !.
Beal Of Maine one OF The heroes Of the Shenandoah
embraces old Cheraw DISTRICT aud takes III the Pedee
and Saniec rivers the OF many oray and wild
guerilla fight the childhood Of the republic when
Marion and Sumter aionc Ia all the Car0nas sustained
the OF the colonies in the dark days Of the Rev0u
tioa. Keeping his troops under admirable discipline,
Having but wliito troops ia his command. he has
bad none Of that yekatoys trouble invariably growing
from that munoas spirit That always arises when gaf
rson Of negro troops has been stationed in the midst Of
The following is the Generals staff -Lieutenaut c. B.
Fille6rowu, Acting Assistant Adiuant General Leuen-
ant Colonel b. Murray, Provost Marshal; Captain
brent Johnston. Acting Assistant Inspector General;
Captain E. W. Ferris, Aid do Camp; Lieutenant c. H
pettengu Assistant Provost Marshal Lieutenant A. g.
Rankin, Acting Assistant Quarcrmaster; Captain A. Il.
Nngsloy, Assistant Commssary Subsistence; Surgeon j.
r. nay, Chief Medical O61Cer.
n Al On Y nVv
Probably tn eAAviest YQk connected With ~: ,i!i:
tary G %.,.ss; In fails UPON The
the upon TO arrange all the
and in the greater number Of cass 1;s
this large District IS under the charge Of
Murray, able lawyer and gallant soldier .nees
and dsposes Of the most complicated cases that
before him in that proves satisfactory to the
parties concerned and wins the approval of his superior
officers An enormous amount OF business has passed
through this office within the last month, in way tha
speaks volumes for the admirable method adopted fol
conducting affairs.
Our Charleston C0rrespOndencs.
CHARLESTON, s. c., August 5, 1885.
GENERAL GILMORE AND GOVERNOR FERRY
failed 10 meet at Columbia In consequence OF the non
appearance OF tho Governor The General arrived here
last Tuesday morning from his trip In tho interior and
took tho steamer immediately for Hilton Head passing
through the city without stopping. His trip under
stand was from being pleasant excursion the pary
being obliged 10 camp out the banks Of the Santet
two nights and running the risk Of an attack of thu
country fever
MAYOR nAosEra AND THE COMMON COUNCIL
sorey disappointed and somewhat chagrned at the
result Of the visit They had made preparations for th
resumption Of their civil functions Governor Perry
severely censured for his seeming indifference TO the
interests Of the seabcsrd particularly Charleston whe
his presence IL said 10 be most needed s slrenuousS
q
mountain home for an interview with General Gillmor'
at Hilton Head and make effort for the mutual under
standing and cooperation Of the civil and military autho
rites Concert and harmony Of action is essential to tn
restoration Of the civil powers and the preservation
peace among the various classes. From gentleman
who arrived from Columbia last evening learn th:
Governor may be expected here next Wednesday.
THE POLITICAL CANVASS
for members OF the Convention has been decidedly
affected by the unexpected turn Of events ia the Rich
mond election Tho old politicians have taken the alarm
and are much moro cautious In their movements ant
selection Of candidates The Union present good
list Of Names including our Oldest and most highly
esteemed citizens committee was deputed 70 walt OF
ex Governor Aiken, TO solicit the Of his name
candidate The Governor not having been released from
his parole could not accept the nomination The follow
Ing is copy Of the ticket, with the caption aud intro
"U,iow Tseketn
Those who recognize the existing state OF politica
affairs as they really are and will every effort
store the State 70 the federal Union In conformity
theret0:-
william Raveue, George W. williams,
George s. Bryan, D /. Mckay,
A. g. Mackey. Bernard O'Neitl
N. G. Mordecai, =. A. Sawyer,
Hon. Ed. Frost, A. 0. Andrews,
Henry Gourdn, II. w. Schroeder,
James B. Campbell, VIM whaley.
John Phillips, David Barrow,
Daniel Horibcck, h. d. Lesesene.
James s. Gibbes, J. w. wilkinson
This Is the largest delegation 10 the State-twenty Ia
all nd n m iO0u
TO support the whole ticket The caption Axes theI
status aud Identifies them with the Union men eveI
hereafter The issue has been distinctly made by the
members OF the old Union Club, and the success or
failure Of the Ticket they claim will show tho splris
and good faith Of the people In the course they nave
taken.
despatch from Washington announcing the compiete
and unconditional pardon OF Mr. Theodore wagner OF
the old house OF John Fraser CO. received here yes
tcrday This cheering news to the numerous irenoa