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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-27

i A Southern writer says. that the
course Of the British ministry, g though
I they are too blind to see it, will as cer-
tainly lead to war with the United States
as that the earth endurcs--a war in
which the South, if subjugated, will not
be reluctant to ent9r.n
That the United States and Great
Britain may eventually drift into war is
among the possibilities. But that ssthe
South, It su1ingated, will not be reluc-
tant to enter" into that war, is curl
GUS idea to us. In all former wars Of
the country-in any war which occurred
when she was not subjugated she has
never been reluctant to take her place in
the front Of the battle. Her valiant sons
illustrated the annals Of the Revolution
and the last war with England; her vo-
lunteers contributed the vast msjority Of
the armies Of the Mexican contest. If
Buchanan had promptly resented the
indignities offered to the American flag
by British cruisers during his admins
tration, the South would have led the
vanguard Of the:war. But that, "su5-
jugated," she will not be reluctant y
to fight and die for her new master, is to
suppose the South more degraded and
whom hsssSy seaa 'nK REkg aasGaatsa nfRRls ef
slaves would be hidalgos and igrandecs
in comparison.
Subjugation is . possible, though not
a probable, thing. But we should esteem
it highly probable if we could believe
the Southern people capable OF such
self.pollution. Nay, they would deserve
to be subjugatod. We do not deny that
England is responsible for this war; we
are well aware that for. thirty years she
has been employing the anti-slavery agi-
tation to divide the Union, using the
abolition faction as the cat to pick her
chestnuts out Of the fire, and persuading
the Northern idiots to cut open the goose
that laid then the golden egg. We may
desire to see such deliberate and cold
blooded selfshness oyertaken by just
retribution. Such sentiments we may
entertain SO long as we are permitted 70
walk the earth as freemen; SO long as
we have . world which is world to as;
SO long as we are not strangers, foreign
ers and vassels in the land that gave us
birth. But when we have no more .
country; when halters are round the.
nccks Of our best and bravcst, and fot-
ters on the limbs Of those who are per-.
mitted to live; whom Ill mundane things
| to us have lost their interest, we shall
not be e,reluctant TO fight for those who
have robbed us Of all that makes life
desirable We think we are nearer the
max when We say that ! eubjngated
South, SO far from wishing to fight Eng
land Or any other Power, would rejoice
| to see any enemy Of is subjugstor, whe-
|sther the Queen Of Grest Br;tsin q, the
Emperor Of Austria, triumphant over its
YANKEES masters, even though Il ended in
Itnnsfsrring our own sassallgs 70 the
Ihsnds Of tho conqueres. Ones subjua-
IT., J. il isssenly not ! uattar of indilIsg-
fenos tom vho - oar propristoFs b.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-27

TIE DISPATCH cOUVTYYG-ROOn HAS
BEEN REMOVED TO THE NORTHEAST COR
NER OF THIRTEENTH AND MAIN STREETS
{spcnoc's Building,l IMMEDIATELY OPPOSITE
THE OLD STAND
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-01-27
FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY ~. 1868

FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY n, 1865
no FOR HYDE PARK! s
| General Sherman proposes to travel
Having thoroughly explored his own
country, heintends to complete his edu-
cation in foreign parts. This is the true
course. His home tour has been exten-
Isiye and instructive. Having made q
satisfactory investigation of the bowels
of this continent, he intends to look q
bit at the inside of other continents and
see if they arc all right and sound. Be.
fore his departure, he will visit one or
two more interesting localities in his
native land, which will not require more
than two or three months. Then he will
make ready to cross the Atlantic. Saws
our Charleston correspondent:
ut was only the other day that Mr.. Anthony
Barclay, formerly British consul atMsx York, and
by General Sherman wifR the ffaaiaharE 3at 3 s6s6
as the rebels were disposed of (which he seemed to
think would be done in a few months) the United
States world turn their guns against Great Britain.
lie said the ocean would soon swarm with fye.hun-
dred Federal cruisers, which would sweep the Bril-
tish flag from the sea; and that after England had
been sufficiently reduced and exhausted, he would
land upon her shores and pitch his tent in Hyde
Park"
We should like to have bcheld the
countenance Of that worthy and respect
able Englishman, Mr.. Anthony Barclay,
upon this announcement. lie must have
been highly gratifcd and entertained.
Although not now representative Of
Britain, he might, by virtue Of his long
services in that capacity, have ventured
on this occasion to return her thanks to
General Sherman for the promised honor.
But Mr.. Barclay has lived a long while
in New York, and has heard Americans
talk before. The venerable Mr.. Bull has,
in general, a very quiet way of receiving
American compliments Of this kind. Ho
really seems to regard Yankees as mere
children, who do not know the full sig
nificance of their own language. As long
as they confine their alor to words, he
yawns in their faces. Even General
Sllerman's truculent demonstration will
produce no other effect than Don Quix-
otte's challenge to the Lion in the mcna-
gerieto come forth and do him combat.
The door was thrown open for the Lion.
Ito emerge, and he arose, stretched his
huge limbs, and lying down again, with
his posteriors at the door, composed him
self to slumber. We shall not be sur
prised if this is the only reply that the
British Lion vouchsafes to General Sher-
man. nv
But it viii not compromise the dignity
Of that majestic beastd if We, who have no
authority to speak for the Lion. neyerthe~;
less venture % suggest certain eensd sE.-s:
.tions on his behalf which may tesd toPals
Late his dinespectful mode of trestine
American grand quenesr y hen GsnetsI (
Sherman promises % p;teh IL tent q
Hyde PARK, We mo- very Inpch affaid that
Hyde Park win sither nsser hsaT q ths 8
thrsat. or that 4 rill he mora slnllsd 3
than terrified. onD epcaeon Bosapeste
Who w>lked evsr II 1Ip1ops ~ith - ~
tle difaculty = Hhaznan didcvsT asos
- - -. - s !. sss,Ss.,,S s
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27

rived this morning, stating that delegates
from the council now in session at Arm
strong's Academy would arrive on Fri
day. Until they arrive but little can be
done in the.way of making treaties.
Fort Smith, Sept. 10 Council met at
twelve o'clock. The Seminoles present
ed paper showing their desire TO treat
with the United States, and their wishes
in relation to churches, schools, and in
ternal improvements.
The Commissioners stated that a trea-
ty of peace and amity would be prepared
and ready FIR signature tomorrow.
The Greeks made a lengthy statement
Of their action i'll relation to the war.
They claimed that the names Of their
Chiefs affixed to rebel treaties, were put
there without their knowledge and con-
sent, and tie same was true with regard
to the Indians Of the Plains. The Com
missioners replied at length to the state
ment Of the Cherokees, with regard to
their loyalty. The paper is somewhat
damaging to the loyalty Of John Ross,
principle Chief Of the Cherokees. He is
not here yet.
Governor Pitchlynr, rebel chief of the
Choctaws, has arrived in town and says
the other set of delegates will be here to-
morrow OF therday following.
Washington, Sept. 12.-The Rich
mond Times says the negroes are Begin
Mig to come to their senses, and are less
insolent and more industrious than form
erly.
The Richmond Times Of to-day says:
a week ago some insubordination mani
tested itself among the troops at Char
lottoville, which was quickly put down
BIZ the ringleaders being arrested and
brought to this city.
Washington, Sept. 13. The CONNER
cial's special says the prospects for the
establishment Of a republic in Mexico are
becoming more gloomy. ....-....
Mexicans who still adhere to the Re
public are discouraged on account of the
reduction Of Sheridan's army in Texas
and the Government entering into terms
with Maximilian.
Nashville, Tenn, Sept 5-At half
past eleven o'clock, the city was appal-
led by a tremendous explosion, causing
the capital TO vibrate and pendent watch
es in jewelry shops to swing. The ex-
plosion occurred eight miles from Nash
Vile, on the Northwestern railroad. The
train was running towards Johnsonville,
and was composed of twelve cars-three
passenger and nine freight, loaded with
powder and ammunition. When near
ing the seven mile tank, suddenly a
spherical shell, probably carelossly
packed. exploded, and dreadful explo-
sion ensred, shaking the ground for
miles, and blowing the train TO atoms.
There were probably eight tuns Of am
munition on the cars. The scene was
horrifying. The thunder Of the concu=-
sion aroused the whole city, though miles
distant.
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27
I ]. ILIeIi.i-
Acting Asst. Sec y OF War.


Washington, Sept. lO.-The agent Of Scotch
emigration is in this city, and has succeeded in
securing a twenty years lease on upwards OF
10000 acres Of bottom land on James River be-
low Richmond, which viii be taken possession
of about the last of October by a colony of 300
agriculturists, who will make market garden
ing a speciality.
Information has been received at the Freed
mems Bureau, that colored troops on duty at
Harper's Ferry have been fred on lately by re-
turned rebel soldiers, who station themselves
on Loudon Heights, an the opposite side of the
river and shoot mt them whenever a favorable
opportunity presents .itself. Measures have
been taken by General Howard to put stop to
the outrages, and the perpetrators, if caught,
will be treated as outlaws and summa!ily exc
cuted.
Cairo, Aug. "a distinguished Federal Off
Ger from Mexico, just arrived at New Orleans,
furnishes the Southern Star with the following
items OF news from that country:
The French troops have been removed from
the line of the Rio Grandc and the natives sub
stitutcd in theiI stead The disposition OF the
French officers 10 give and take oiicnsc is said
TO be the cause of tho change.
The toast Of Gen. Steele was incorrectly
reported in the New York Herald. 1t was
"Alexico" the empire-"may.hcr resources
be developed under the Government which
her people may choose "
Meiia has about $500 men at MatamoTas and
Bagdad.
De Brain was dismissed for his insulting note
to Gen. Brown.
The Liberals recognize their condition to be
bad unless the United States help them. Great
dissensions prevail among the leaders. There
are no stores in the country.
No Confederate officers have been received
into the service of the Empire rs yet.
Tie Matamoras Ranchero, OF the 18th. has
the following: Mr.. Frank NJ. Campbell and a
number of gentlemen associated with him,
have made a purchase of 10000 acres of land
from the government to settle, in the District
of Cardona The most favorable conditions
are extended to the settlers, and the most rea-
sonable terms reserved by the Government
Settlers are allowed to introduce, free Of
duty, all implements, machinery, stock and
fixtures necessary for carrying on their agri-
cultural pursuits. They are to be exempt from
taxes and military service for a term of years,
except in case of foreign war, and in that case
also If it sh ould be against the land of their
birth The price of lands is one dollar per
acre, payable in five annual instalimcnts. The
settlers are to obey the laws of Mexico, and re-
nouncc their nationality so far rs their proper
ty and condition as settlers is concerned.
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27

THE INDIAS CoUNCIL.-Tho Indian
Council met at Fort Smith on the .Sth
inst. The Government, through Judge
Cooley, commissioner Of Indian affairs,
delivered its message to tie Indians.
Eleven tribes Were present, representing
a minority of each tribe. The lately y reb-
el Indians were not present at the open
ing of the council, but were expected to
arrive on the 18th Those present state
they have no authority TO treat. They
say that they supposed the object Of the
council was not to adopt new treaties, but
for the purpose Of inducing their brcth-
ren who had entered the service Of the
late Southern Confederacy to return to
their allegiance to THE United States
Government.
Fort Smith, Sept o.-The Commits
sioner to-day laid before the Council n pa
per containing purposes and plans Of Gov
ernment, which required one hour and
fifteen minutes in being interpreted. 1t
enumerates the tribes that have forfeited
their rights TO land by engaging in rebel
lion Each tribe will be required to en-
ter into treaty stipulaions Of peace and
amity with themselves, with each Of the
tribes of the Indian Territory, and with
the United States. Those of the Indian
Territory must bind themselves to furnish
aid to compel the Indians Of the plains TO
maintain peaceful relations.
Slavery must be Immediately abolish
ed, and those emanumitted have the right
to be incorporated into the tribe upon an
equal footing of the other members of the
tribe. A portion Of land in the Indian
Territory must be set apart for occupation
by tribes in Kansas and elsewhere, upon
such terms as can be agreed upon by the
parties or by the Government
The Indians made no reply and the
Council adjourned till Monday, when it
is expected replies viii Be made
Fort Smith, Sept. 1.-THE several
tribes responded to the address of the
Commissioner on Saturday. They renew
ed their want of power to treat, but gen
orally indorsed the policy of the Govern
ment, as officially proclaimed by the
Commissioners. They expressed them
selves willing to furnish aid to chastise
the hostile Indians on the plains, TO os-
tablish an Indian Confederacy, providing
satisfactory terms could be arranged with
the tribes of the Indian Territory, aad to
abolish slavery.
The Cherokees denied their completely
with the rebellion, except so far as they
had been coerced. Other tribes main
tanned their loyalty from the start.
Damaging disclosures in relation to the
rebel Albert Pike were made.
The Commissioners will reply to their
speeches tomorrow. a messenger ar
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27

SHALL GRAiE.-Wc would suggest to the
planters whose hands are remaining with them
until Christmas. to employ them in sowing
very large breadth of land in small grain
Wheat, rye, barley and such crops. once care
fully put H. viii require no more attention until
May or june of next year, and may be saved
by labor hired foC :he occasion. The land will
thus continue proftably employed, although al
most no force be hired for next year, and less
labor will be required for oultivating the balance
IN corn and cotton. These small grain crops
will bear transportation, and something may be
realized upon them. This seems to US certainly
safer than to retain large quantities OF land for
corn and cotton, which the planter may find it
impossible TO use. Besides that, it will furnish
the freedmen something to do, and prevent that
interim of comparative idleness. which will
dcmoralize them from systematic labor next
year. It's partly, indeed, from want Of inpor-
tant work 10 do, on plantations, that they seem
so worthless at present. BY this course, too,
the planter will have something to calculate up
on early in the season. Ii large grain crops
are known to be il the country next summer, it
will induce capital to come in to purchase, and
thus neft the country generally
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27

~ The Chicago Times says that Horace
srcelT spent all day on the 4th inst. in fruit
less endeavor to gain an interview with Presi-
dent johnson. and thinks conservative people
should take heart at the announcement, as It IS
another step in the right direction The first
was tho kicking out of Wendell Phillips and
his watcring-pot The Times continues: at
has been rare occurrence in.the country's his
tory during the last five years, to find radical
of the Greely stripe taking a whole day to get
into the White House. Such men usually
walked III without waiting even 10 send in their
names. They made themselves perfectly at
home around the Presidential mansion Phil
lips, with his watering-pot, used TO "drep in
whenever he thought the executive fungus
needed a litllc dampcning. Greely, with bis
cn,encipation proclamation, and his plans tcT
elevalinr his African brother, was in the habit
of calling around whenever he thought the
Presidential vertcbrae needed strengthening
Beecher used no ceremony around the White
House, but made himself familiarly at home
Sumner had the eRtTec and used ii ad ti6itHRr.
And so on with all the rest When radical
rnado lis appearance at the White House, he
walked in. and tho rest of the nation and the
world waited in the ante-room.
we think the country is tolerably sale. Phil
Iips has retired, with his watering pot, in per-
rnaf,ent disgust. Greedy spends a whele day to
ret in and fails Beccher carlies his chit-chat
70 some other market. The secession reDelnon
i snnDressed, and now Mr.. Johnson Is turning
lis attention 70 the radical rebellion lie has
routed General Phillips. and now after twelve
bsrgs fight he has laid out General Greeiy.-
Laas Dec!
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27
CONFLICT OF, Civil AND MILITARY Au-

THoRfTY IN LoUrsIANA.-A somewhat aston
ishing occurrence has taken place in the neigh
boring parish of Bossier, Louisiana-one very
much calculated to alarm all earnest thoughtful
southern men who are striving for the restora-
lion of law and order, and looking for the peri
od when the shield of the Federal and State
Constitutions will be thrown over the rights OF
every citizen. Order Is fully res tored in Lou
isiara as it is with It's in Arkansas. There is
not hostile bayonet in the State, any evil
dence of lurking traitor plotting the destruc-
ticn of the Government; and yet, but yester-
day almost the following incident occured:-
A negro freedman, named John, was arrested in
Bossier parish for horse stealing. He was ar
raigned before the District Court of the State
at Bellvue on the 9TH instant, and pleaded mot
guilty" Counsel was duly assigned him in ac-
cordance with law. He was tried as freeman,
and allowed upon trial every advantage, inelud-
ing negro testimony, which could have been
accorded a white man under the laws Of the
State He was found guilty by lawful jury
and sentenced to the mild punishment of one
years imprisonment at hard labor in the State
Penitentiary. from which he had his right Of
appeal if desired.
For this acten Of the court, Hon. James /.
Weems, Judge, and also the Sheriff, were AZ
rested next morning by order of Capt Charles
Berry, Proves. Marshal of the Freedmen's Ba-
reau for that parish, and put under bonds to
appear next day TO answer the oifense. Capt.
Berry also announced to Judge Weems his in
tention to arrest all the petit Jurors who tried
the case
There are no laws of Louisiana IN force
which make Legal distinction between a free
white and a free colorcd man, either in the trial
of civil or criminal eases, Judge Wccms had
charged the Grand jury and notified the officers
of the court and memb,rs OF the bar that per-
sons heretofore leld to scrvitude as slaves were
free, and amenable to punishment as if white,
and were competent witnesses in all causes, 1t
is difficult to conceive what more could have
been asked, that would not have made The
freedmen privileged class rln
after his arrest. Judge Weems, from sense
Of dignity and respect for his position, adjourn
ed the court sine die.
The above stateHent OF facts we derive from
;llfproceedings of meeting Of the officers OF
the court and the members of the bar, held on
the LAY of arrest. These proceedings narrate
the facts, justify and approve the action of the
Judge, aud pronounce the action of Capt Berry,
can unprovoked aud unjusiifabe attack upon
tho dignity Of the Judiciary of the State, and
suJversive Of the civil suthoriiy of the same"
They were forwarded 10 the Governor of the
State, the Commanding General of tho Depart
ment, and the President OF the United States
We may be satisfied that The matter will receive
prompt attention, and all apprchensions for the
future be removed. Read President Johnson's
speech published to-day, and be assured Of it.
Washington telegraph., 1865-09-27
remain yours truly,
JNo X. EAKIS.

FROM FRANcE.-The N. Y. Times,
Paris correspondent, Aug. 10, says:
"For the last week the court of Grand
Hope has looked much az it did III the
fourishing days Of the confederaey, be-
fore the fall Of Vicksburg, breckenridge,
Helm and Jacob Thompson have arrived
here, and these, united to Mr. Slidell and
a host of other representatives of the r0n-
federacy, are holding council there and
debating their affairs, apparently with
high hopes of the future. The hope Of n
war between France and the United
States appears to be the basis of their
satisfaction.
II have heard it said articles of Lon
don and Paris journals, trying to urge
on a war about Mexico, is only part of
the general scheme among the rebels and
their friends abroad to give the confcder-
acy another chance for life. Thus the
last ditch is to be Mexico, and the dig
gers thereof TO live in London and Paris.
With DR.. Gwin on the Rio Grande, and
so powerful a combination of talent here,
you may be sure that if there be any
chance for stirring up war about Mexico,
it will be done Let the government and
people Of the United States look well to
this matter, for it is not without impor-
tance.
New York, Sept. 12 The CONNER
eial's special says: THE leading politi-
clans Of the republican party have gath
cred in this city to consider their policy
in the fall elections and in the new con
gress. The difference of opinion is wide,
and excites angry controversy.
Thurlow Weed is playing u prominent
part. lie has warned the radicals that
they viii be displaced from power if they
press their extreme views upon the peo-
pie. 1t is doubtful whether the conflict
ing clements can be harmonized.
s.Senator Wilson, on behalf of the New
England congressman, seems to reject all
compromises. Ills plan is to rely on the
party majority in congress to resist the
admission of the southern states, and vir-
tually to appeal to the people against
President Johnson's policy.
THE conservative republicans propose
to meet the difficulty in the New York
democratic nominations, py nominating .
Gems. Slocum and Patrick and Lucius
Robinson. ...
1.-The leading New York republicans
have had numerous interviews with Sec
retary Seward, with whom the project
has been discussed. The radicals have
been reinforced. by Gen. Butler. and
lively time is expected"