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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-02
CLAIMANTS OF THE THIRD CON

CLAIMANTS OF THE THIRD CON
~ GRESSIONAL DISTRICT, composed of the
city of Richmond, counties of Henrico, Hanover,
Charles City, New Kent, Elizabeth City, Warwick,
James City, Williamsburg and York, whose property
has been taken illegally impressed for the use
of the Confederate army-such as Provisions,
Forage, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Horses, Mules, Teams
and Wagons, heretofore furnished to the army-wil
take notice. that from the first day of March, 1865
until further notice, between the hours of and
o'clock Of each day. will hold sessions at my
Office corner of Bank and Tenth Streets in the city
of Richmond, (the difficulty and danger Of holding
sessions in other parts of the district have caused
me to hold them in Richmond until further notice,
for the purpose of EXAMINING INTO AND
ADJUDICATING THEIR CLAIMS.
Every claim, under the act of Congress passed
on the l4th of January. 1865, must be presented in
writing, under oah to the justice of their claim.
supported By the affidavit Of one or more witnesses
and the claimants will also state by whom their
property was taken OF impressed, and at what time
and for what purpose, the quantity, and at what
price; and will produce any other written testimony
in their possession relative to the same. Persons
writing for information, who expect answers, must
inclOse one or more postage-stamps.
THOMAS M. LADD,
Commissioner Third Congressional
NH l-2t District Of Virginia.
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THE NJ ~ ..

MI, s,cuNoSp AND PETER >'' '' '''As
The mud keeps everything u s'a"o,
IN IN the armies before Richmc III anu
rctrrsburr. Grant still holds h. @a'y
,orce at iiatcher's run, ready to la"nI> !
., the direction OF the Southside road on
inc return Of the first dry weather:
THE ENEMY REPORTED AT STANTON
We stated on yesterday that the enemy,
in heavy force, believed to he mostly
cavalry, were advancing up the Valley
towards Staunton. As yet We have re-
ccjycd no official information on the sub
iect Of their advance.
FROM THE SOUTH.
We hear nothing from Sherman, Scho-
field or Schemmelfennig. 1t is believed
that bottomless and impossible mud
surrounds them all.
GENERAL SINGLETON AND JUDGEHUGHEs.
General Singleton and Judge Hughes,
thc Yankee commercial agents, and not
ncscc commissioners, have arrived in the
city, and are stopping at the Spotswood
Hotel.
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V1~HROUGH THE RICHMOND DIS

PATCH TO THE WORLD.-This war was
revealed to me when boy eight years old as plain
ly it is transprng. In the trance or d. 60 m
was running to and fro trying to stop it. have
acted that part since its impartially
have felt as Christ felt on the Cross suspended
between the two thieves. l would that both should
enjoy the kingdom of Heaven To bring this about,
it Is necessary to dispense with all Party and Sec
tariansm. Is the South willing to make the sacri-
fee! II che is, am certain the North will agree.
1 have travelled over both sections since this war
commenced, end must say have seen as strong
q desire on that side for Peace as on this. The
manner of bringing tabOutis the grand desderatum
Neither will give way hence it must last forever,
unless one side or the other shall sooner become
tinct Oh, what shame, what disgrace to the
Christian religion. The commandments Of our
Lord and Saviour and the Farewell Address Of our
beloved Washington are no longer thought Of or
respected. For the sake of humanity, will the two
Presidents resign their position and let US, the PEG.
pie, have another National Election. I design to
portray to the people of the United States the
beauties and glory growing out of a Union Of all
the States. Seldshness is no part Of true happi-
ness, nor Of the Christian Ielieion. May our
Common Father, God, again unite us under the
Banner Of his Son, is the prayer Of
OF Prince George, Virginia.
MARCH Let, 1865.
P. S.-As to African Slavery, feel fully pre-
pared to prove that it is OF Divine origin, and
absolutely necessary. NH 1T
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IRISH POTATOES,
MEAL and CORN,
for sale at the
CITY FEED STORE,
Cary street, opposite Rahm's Foundry.
NH 2-3ts

rW To OFFICERS AND OTHERs.-One
of the most superior young THOROUGHBRED
appearance and endurance, and of remarkable
speed, warranted in all respects, will be sold THIS
DAY, precisely at IL o'clock, at the stable of E. T.
BASS, Auctioneer, Cary street, below Fifteenth,
opposite the Old Gas Works NH 2-lts
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rW ALL IN WANT OF Coon AND
RELIABLE INK. will find HOVER & co g I'M
PROVED CHEMICAL STEEL-PEN INK and
WRITING FLUID equal in every respect to the
best English Ink, and far superior to any made in
the Confederacy. Sold reasonably in bottles and
on dreught at No. 4, under Exchange Hotel, Four
tenth street. NH 2-2ts
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NOTICE.-All persons owing debts to
~ the estate of DIR. JAMES II. CONWAY, de-
ceased, are requested to pay the same and those
having claims against the estate will please present
them for payment to the undersigned.
ELLEN Y. CONWAY,
Executrix Of James II. Conway, deceased.
NH l-l2ts
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TO CONSCRIPTS.-Ag gentleman who
occupies q situation that requires but little
attention, exempting the holder thereof from all
military duty, would resign in favor Of some one
for sufficient sum to equip himself (being DESTROYS
of joining partisan corps, to person not already
with, as it is exemption for the war. All answers
strictly confidential. Address, stating what amount
viii be given, PARTISAN RANGER, Dispatch
Office. NH l-2ts
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
~ Two New Books:
PUBLISHED THIS DAY.
WEST JoHNsToN,
PUBLISHERS,
No. las MAIN STREET.
have now ready
l.
mas. HALLIBURTON's TROUBLES.
NOVEL.
By Mrs. HENRY Woop.
'>1'lo.ess Of 81 as: Lynne" "The Channinrs."
&C. Awo volumes cOmplete-each volume
sold separately.
fr1ce, per volume. ........ss
his Is one OF the best novels published for n
season: The plot is interesting intricate and veil
carried out the characters are lifc.like and the
HS.l.lne simple and natural. There is nothing
oIcu, "othing dlslolnted or unfinished about it:
no discrepancies in the ory."-Blackpood's Nooa,
II.
PRISONER OF WAR;
OR,
neng a narrative Of the Crosses, Calamities and
Noh6o1ations OF Petersburg Militiaman.
uunng an enfOrcedsummer
residence North.
BY A. R1FLrxAx, ESQ, Gent.
.........................x6
Person: rsnitting to us the advertised price
WIZ receive Item, free Of postage.
Ao0resS orders to
WEST JOHNSTON,
Booksellers and Publishers.
~ l45 Main street.
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:W SPECIAL Nor1cE.-Special atten.
ton is called to my sale of CHINA, GLASS and
CROCKERYWARE, JARS, JUGS, EMPTY BOT
TIES, TOBACCO, FURNITURE, &C., at the store
Of r. A. +. Dabney, corner OF Broad and Seventh
streets.
ALSO,
One o. two handsome CARRIAGES,
Splendid HARNESS (single and double),
WAGONS,
One very superior large WATER FILTERER,
which will filter thirty gallons Of water per
day;
One new SEWING-MACHINE, entirely new
Needles, OIL and everything complete.
NH 2-lt' JAMES NJ. TAYLOR, Auctioneer.
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! ~ Corner Seventh and Broad streets.
THURSDAY EVENING, March 2, 1865.
Charles Dances elegant Comedy Of
DREAM OF TIE FUTURE.
FANCY DANCES.
The benefit of the
l. I LIE CHAP
in tho
BIG BOOTS.
NorlcE.-The hve-act Play of
ROB T. ERIE,
advertised for production Thursday, is postponed
until tomorrow.
sArURDAY-NooN PERFORMANCE.
NH 2-lt1
RUDD, BUCKLEY & McDOWELL'S
- INsTRELs,
received nightly by the immense audience with
shouts of applause.
CONE EARLY TO SECURE SEAT.
GLORIOUS BILL TONIGHT.
BLACK BLUNDERs;
OR,
A CROWDED HOTEL.
HARRY BUDD and BILLY LEWIS received
nightly with shouts Of applause in
their Comicalities.
First appearance of Miss LOFTY EAsToN, the
beautiful young actress.
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD for
the apprehension of the rogue that broke into our
hall on Tuesday night and stole the performers
wardrobe We warn the public against trading for
any Of the following articles:
One Overcoat,
One Blue Cloth Dress Coat,
Two Ladies' Dresses,
One SLOUGH Hat,
Two Caps,
One Citizens Saddle,
Several light Vests,
and other things valued at from three to four thou
sand dollars. We will give the above reward for
the apprehension Of the rogue and recovery Of the
things. BUDD, BUCKLEY l. co.
NOTICE.-The young man that took my BLUE
CLOTH SACK COAT, with my retirement papers
from the army. is requested to return them without
further notice, Or will have him arrested and dealt
with according to law. He was met going out OF
the hall with the coat, and is wen known Not
wishing to have him arrested, request him to re-
turn the coat and papers forthwith.
nh 2-lt' HARRY BUpD.
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~ SPECIAL NOTICE. Attention is
particularly called to my sale of excellent FURNI-
TCRE, CARPETS, BEDDING, CROCKERY, &c ,
THIS DAY at 10 o'clock, atnhe residence on Leigh
street at its intersection with Adams street.
NH 2 E. B. COOK, Auctioneer.
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~ TO JOB PRINTERS AND Book
SELLERs.-A. L. CRUTCHFIELD & CO.. Bank
street. Petersburg, Virginia. offer to the trade, at
market rates,
Forty reams of~srperior English Bank-Note Pa
PER, suitable for blanks of any kind; royal fool
soap size.
Twenty reams Of No. CARTRIDGE PAPER.
Several hundred Perkins's BRISTOL BOARDS
double medium; also, Perkns's superb double
cnameled BOARDS, for party, wedding and ball
tickets; Perkinss stout BOARDS, for railroad and
exhibition tickets.
a large quantity of GLAZED PAPER, all colors
Tor pamphlet backs and frst-class labels-some
very elegant and attractive.
Also, CARDS, in packs-busness and profes.
sional, and many Fancy Cards and Note Papers
NH 2-5ts
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NNE HUNDRED DOLLARS RE-
~ WARD.-Was stolen, on Monday night, the
9th instant, from the alley in Of my premises
a small SPRING WAGON; one hind spring broke !;
and one shaft wrapped with leather straps; with my
initials and No. 303. The above reward will be
paid for any information that will lead to the reco-
very of the wagon and detection Of the thief
NH l-3ts GEORGE 5. STUFF.
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OHEAP CASH STORE. Sugar, Coffee,
Tea, Lard. Rice, Butter, Cheese, Sorghum,
Candles Soap, Meal Flour, Smoking and Chewing
Tobacco, &C., &c. Call and see for yourselves
Ladies politely waited on. Store on west side Of
Governor street, enc door from Main.
l--(fe
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- SPECIAL NoT1cE.-We ask the
attention Of the trade to our sale on THIS DAY,
Thursday, March 3D. commencing promptly at Ii
o'clock to which will be added:
10 kegs SODA,
5 barrels RUM,
200 bags PEAS,
so dozen DLACKING,
10 gross MATCHES,
and many other desirable articles.
ALSO,
$50 yards BoNsACK's BLUE CAasIMEREs.
NH 2 TARDY s. WILLIAMS,
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FOR RENT, the UPPER PART of the
HOUSE No. 1856 Main street, containing four
rooms, we'll finished, with gas, etc., and kitchen
with two rooms. If not rented before Monday, ~
o'clock it will then &c rented to the highest bidder,
at auction on the premises.
REDWOOD, PHILLIPS & CO., Auctioneers,
fe % No. 81 Main street.
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SONGS:
THE WARRIORS FAREWELL.
JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER
THE yACANr CHAIR.
THEY TOLD ME NOT TO LOVE HIM
YOU CAN NEVER WIN US BACK.
I'VE BROUGHT THEE AN IVY LEAF.
TIE DYING SOLDIER.
TO THE sTAR-sPANGLED
BANNER.
r1re MOON ROSE DER THE BArrLE-pI Ar,
Tu,2REs MUSIC EN- THE AIR.
EVER Of THEE.
HEAR Me-. NORMA
rAuL vANE.
LoRENA.
FADED FLOW ERs.
LISTEN TO HE MOCKING-BIRD.
JUANITA WanetaI.
WHAT ARE TIE WILD WAVES SAYING!
oFFIUERs FUNERAL.
WHEY SAW SWEET NELLY HOME.
WE CONQUER OR DIE.
RICHMOND ON THE JAMES,
THEN YOU'LL REMEMBER ME.
STILL IN MY DREAMS.
sYITZER's FAREWELL.
BINCEN ON THE RHINE.
NO SURRENDER.
TAKE NE HOME.
THE LEE SCH, )TTISCHE.
PICKETrS CHA RGE MARCH.
THE ROCHESTER, sCHOTTIsCHE
MY HOME WALTZ.
CARNIVAL. DE vENICE-Quickstep.
MONASTERY BELL.
RAINBOW sCROTTIsCHE.
MOUNTAIN BoY-Br;lliant Variations.
SHELLS OF OCEAN-Brilliant Variations.
IORENA-Brilliant Variations.
CRUEL wAR-Brilliant Variations.
EVERGREEN WALTZ.
MI1sIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO.
MUSIC FOR FLUTE AND PIANO.
My7s1c FOR yIOLoNCELLO AND PLANO.
GUITAR MUSIC:
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DARTIES having TOBACCO stored In
nv house are requested 10 REMOVE Il forth
Nth. 4 nne lot Of BUTTER S0r sAle.
MI 2lt TH0NA6 E. 9I)1e.
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HOUND, pOCKET-BOOK containing
small amount Of money, which the owner
can get by proving property. Apply at the corner
Of Fl tn and Marshnn streets, Haymond's grocery
store. mn I-Ss-
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The SIXTH LECTURE in the reeu-
lar course before the Young Mems Christian Asso-
cation will be delivered on THURSDAY EVE
MING NEXT, March 3D. at half-past seven O'Clock
I. NJ, in the Second Presbyterian Church REV.
DR.. Hoge's), by the Rev. Charles Minnegerode,
d. D.
Subject: National Christianity and Christian
Nationality"
Tickets for sale at Book and Drug stores and
door. NH Pit"
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DLANTATION FOR RENT will
rent, for this year, the LAND belonging to
the estate of Thomas f. Jeter, upon Dan river, in
the county of Halifax, two miles below Barksdales
depot. Richmond and Danvlle railroad. There is
upon the land clearinghouse, with four rooms,
in tolerable condition Out-houses and barns, in
good order and forty-fve bushels Of wheat seeded.
The tract contains about four hundred acres, and
open land enough for sicor eight hands. Apply
by letter or otherwise to
THOMAS w. WHITE,
fe 2S-6ts Whitlock, Halifax county.
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GLEE CLUBS !:

Members q Glee Clubs and others can find In
our stock a large collection Of 0LEEs. GUAR
TETEs, &C., &c.
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GUITAR MUSIC:
We have large collection OF GUITAR MUSIC
TO which we invite the attention OF Gultar'sts.
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SACRED MUSIC:
We have large collection Of SACRED MUSIC
on hand now ready for inspection, to which We in
vide the lovers Of choice music
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WANTED, a COOK, WASHER and
w IRoNER, for family of three, without
lncumbrance; who will find good home. Apply
at MRS HOFFMAN'S, corner Of Second and Main
Streets two doors from MAN, west side
NH 2.-2ts
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CAPABILITIES WANTED, gold and
1Z silver; the highest price paid at hiss Sc
MONS Military Store, No 9s Main street. Also,
GOLD and SILVER FRINGE or TASSELS.
te 23-Gt*
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"ALKER'S SCHOOL DICTION-
W. ARY:-Just published, and now ready for
sale, WALKERS SCHOOL DICTIONARY, printed
from the English stereotype plates.
NH l-3t A MORRJs p,hl;sbor
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EOR RENT, three LOFTS, with privi-
i lege of storage in basement Of tenement, on
Pearl street, Man, recently occupied by C. H.
Wynne. GRUBBS 4 WILLIAMS.
NH l-3t AuctiOneers.
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WANTED, FOREMAN for a Match
w Factory. No one need apply unless they
understand the business perfectly. Factory just
Office. NH 2-lts
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WANTED, a PARTNER IN THE
w sHoEMAKING BUSINESS; or will sell
my establishment and the goodwill thereof. The
business will pay we'll if five or ten thousand dol
lars is employed in it. Wanted, also, two or three
good Sl1OEMAKERS. Good wages paid. Apply
NH l-2ts -
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EOR RENT, suite of ROOMS, suita-
Il BILE for small family, with kitchen, gas. wa
ter, and every requisite convenience. Rent will be
moderate to good tenant. Possession given imme-
diately. Apply to GEORGE H. RICHARDS. A6-
m:nistrator of Arson Richards, deceased, at Free
man & Co.'s auction-house, corner Of Ninth and
Main Streets NH l-3t
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DOR RENT, my HOUSE, on Grove
Il road, mile and half from the city. Pos
session given Immediately. Some two hundred
bushels Of good COAL on the lot can be purchased
by the party renting the house.
T. U DUDLEY, JR.,
office Of Commissary General,
NH l-2ts No. 2l3 Main street, up stairs.
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DOR RENT, a portion of the large
Il HOUSE at the head Of Grace street. west end,
consisting of three large and two small rooms, fur
nished; with kitchen and coal and wood-house; OF,
if preferred. the cooking will be done. Reference
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MUSIC FOR vIoLoNCELLO AND PIANO.
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M A N T E "A steady, industrious
W MAN, not liable to military duty, with q
small family, wishes to help work small FARM
or MARKET GARDEN on shares for the present
year. Address sENEX, Richmond post-ofica
NH 2-2ts
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LNOR RENT, three ROOMS, in q
il dwelling-house and one in a kitchen. To
permanent tenantthe rent will be moderate. Apply
at the east corner of Clay and Tenth streets, be-
vecn the hours Of 4 and 6 p. NJ. NH 2-3ts
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-09-09

to presume that we have learned the lesson well,
and when the occasion comes can well rcc;te it.
We hope the time for such q recitation may
never conc. We have known enough of war to
long for peace; but we desire to say that course
is now in perfect consistcnce with the Government
of this country; that if issues arise, We must act
upon them with that Government; and that if our
fclow-citizcns of other sections havo cause of
quarrel with further it cannot be for reason of
hostility to that Government which, in the nature
of the case, we will of necessity sustain
We would also say that to our feHow-citizens
generally We do not attribute the sentiments cx-
pressed by many organs of public opinion at tho
North. We believe that they did tight to restore
the Union; that it is their purpose the Union shall
so restored shall bo in nature as in name the Union
than to become constituents of such an Union; no
peace. But they, like us, have been often untor-
tunatc i'll their organs of expression. It might
seem that more was wanted; that there was claim
for vengeance; desire of the cnlplumcnts Of
provincial government, and that it is the wish
of those who have tho power to repuGi2te the prin
cples upon which the war was fought, and own ut
last that the war for Liberty was war for Plum
der. To those who were honest III this war; VIC
say we are grateful for the moderation you
exhibit, and for you, what We have said above is
not intended; but for those who have waeed this
war under prcteXt-who have crimsoncd our soil
for plumber, and who pretend to question loyalty
that they may now achieve it, We have intended
what we say and We feel assured we can IA ~ hurt
the feelings Of no honest man in doing so.
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Reconstruction.

The gifted, but erratic Dir. .. A. BRowSsoS has
published paper in the New York Tribune upon
reconstruction, in which some points are put with
great force and clcarncss The Doctor commences
by assuming fact that the 'construction Of
civil government cannot be done under the
power but must be done under the peace power of
the Constitution if done at ALL because it is essen
TALLY work of peace" He then denies the right
of the President to reorganizc the States in TIE
manner proposed in his North Carolina lrOcanla-
ton, agrees with him to the right of each State
to designate the repositories of its own political
power but mot for reasons assigned by the prcsi-
dent" and ends thus:
Icomplain Of the exceptions from amnesty and
pardon made by the President i'll his proclamation
of the 18th Of May. I knew not how he derived
tho power to issue any proclamation Of the sort,
and regard both his paTlons and exceptions as il
But I question the right Of the Government to
treas the late scccdcrs rs traitors. The rebellion
was territorial rebellion, and the whole terrific
rial people were implicate in it, anG You cannot
arrest and try for treason whole territorial! peO
pie of eleven or at least seven millions The re-
civil war, the Supreme Court decided, AMI tho
people engaged in it, when they have submitted
and returned to their allegiance, not liable to
arrest and punishment as traitors. Public policy
and political economy oppose it. The nation can
not afford to lose large portion Of its terrific
rial people; and when millions equally guilty,
tllc bONeflnent nluSt n;tlls5 an VI nOlr.
The persons cxccptcd-that is, proscribcd-aAcu
two millions, arc precisely that portion of South
crn society which can least be spared. They are
needed to enable the late rebeli6us States to s,,-
tain themselves in the Union AS scll-govcrninS
communities. To hang, exile, disenfranchst
them is to throw the State Government into the
hands of the least efficient, the least intelligent,
the most Ignorant, and the most prcjudiced classes
of Southern society, and precisely those who have
the greatest horror of negro equality. Tho oppo-
sition to negro equality, you are aware, increases
in proportion as You descend the social scale: The
prescribed by President johnson, are the best
friends the negro has, not the poor, degraded non
slavcholling whites.
Besides, the Southern people hold, and sincerely
hold, the doctrine OF Sovereignty, as did before
the war the majority of the American people. On
that doctrine none Of the Southern people have
been rebels OF traitors, for they seeded before
levyinS war against the United States agree
with you that that doctrine is political hcrcsy,
but have never seen solid refutation, not based
on heresy of opposite character equally great.
The Southern people did not believe it heresy,
and were not, in their own Judgment either rebels
or traitors but patriots fighting for the freedom
and independence OF their country.