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Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
A WORD TO THE FREEDMEN OF
CAIRO.

The universal complaint from the cotton
Madison, Hayward, Gibson, &C., is that there
are not laborers enough to pick the cotton now
ready. A gentleman from Gibson county was
on the train to Columbus On Wednesday last,
who informed the passengers that man from
his county had been sent South, into Mississippi,
full if he would succeed, since labor there also
was in great demand. 1t was remarked tina,
there were great many of the freedmen in II
inois, who were destitute and without employ
ment. The gentleman referred to at once sale
that they could secure work on liberal terms iI
any part Of the region designated.
Again, a passenger remarked that the freed
men were unwilling to return South, lest the,
might receive hard treatment from the forme
slave masters. He replied that the,
would find nothing was farther from tn
truth than this impression-that tn
former shareholders accepted the presen
condition of affairs in good faith, and the re
turning negroes would suffer no indignitie
whatever. On the contrary, they would b.
welcomed, for they were needed. All tha
would be required was industry and honesty il
the performance of their duties, and the plar
ters would strictly adhere to, and should ex
pect their hands strictly to adhere to, the reg
ulations of the Freedmen's Bureau. If tn
should be done, there would be no room no
opportunity, nor desire of trouble between tn
planter and his hands.
In view of this We submit to the refuge,
who now are leading an aimless and profile.
life in Cairo and elsewhere, whether it is nc
for their interest to consider favorably the ide
of return to the fields Of their former labo
and by diligence secure the means of passiI
comfortably through the rigors of the winte
now at hand, and for which many of them al
so lily provided.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

NEW YORK, Oct. l2-The Commercial says
stocks are again stronger. Speculation is con-
ductod .io'e'f,
willing TO allow further advance before they
put out. Buyers options of thirty days are
put out more actiuely in anticipation of re-
turning ease in money, and consequent ad.
vance in prices.
Government stocks continue strong, but are
less active than yesterday. Old j-20s closed Is
1861, rise of !. New issues of 5-20s rose T.
closing 105 The 1040s were ] better. The
7-3Os are steady. Compound interest notes are
quick and not so firm. The rise on 5-20s has in
creased the disposition to subscribe to the con-
version loan, the subscription to which amounts
to about eighteen million. Up to date the mis-
ceaneous list is quiet except Cumberland
which is again more active under speculative
movement.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

NEW YORK, Oct. Intelligence has ar
rived here from Mexico. by way of Havana tc
the 3Oth of September.
The Imperial Court was ordered to go into
mourning for seven days for the death of the
Grand Duchess Sophia Of Bardeno.
1t. Maury, late Il rebel officer, has received
from the Emperor Maximilion papers of natur-
alization; he is therefore now Mexican cit
izen.
The story that Juarez had passed the frontier
at Pazo del Norte, and had gone to Santa Fee,
was believed in Mexico City on the 3Oth of
September.
The Imperalists organs recorded it as the
fractional end Of the Juarez resistance.
A party Of Zouaves had attacked a band of
Juarez's men under Mcndes and dispersed them
thus re-establishing communication between
Tampica and San Louis. Various other small
battles are reported as resulting favorably to
the Imperialsts.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

HoMEsDALE, Pa, Oct. 12.-Wayne county
gives 900 to 300 Democratic majority dem
ocratic loss Of nearly 800.
In the Wirz trial this morning letters were
read by the prisoners COUNSEL written by the
prisoner to the rebel authorities, suggesting an
IMPROVEMENT in the quality of the bread furn-
ished the prisoners, and aninCrease Of buckets;
also urging a supply OF shoes for paroled pris-
oners who were at work for the Confederacy,
thus saving expense and relieving rebel soldiers.
Col. +. J. Rutfn testified that he resided
near Richmond, and during the war was n 1t.
Col in the Subsistence Department of the Con-
| federate States Army. There was a deficiency
| Of commissary supplies, and from the begin
| Ming of the war more or less scarcity. lie
| would not say that any one was on the point of
starvation, but that there was much prlvatlOn.
| Vegetables were so scarce that Gen. Lee made
an urgent appeal for them to the War Depart
| ment The men, for want Of vegetables, were
| suffering from scurvey, darrhora, DC. Their
| recovery necessary in order that they
| might return to the field. The Commis5ary
| Department then imported onions from the Is
| land Of Bermuda, through the blockade. The
witness also testified that supplies were short
| Throughout the entire south, for rca Sons which
| he stated.
Cross examined by Col Chipman-W Witness
| knew nothing about the Andcrsonviile prison,
| but the prisoners were removed from Rich
mond thither, because the supplies were prn
| cinallv drawn from Georgia. He did not
know that any of the Confederate soldiers
starved because of an insutlc cheney of food,
bnt he had heard that some of them had lost
| their lives because of its unwholesomeness.
r. IL. Kellogg, who had testified for the
prosecution, was called for the defence.
Ouestion-During the time that you were at
Andersonville did you ever hear know OF
Capt Wirz kicking, striking or shooting man
so that he died?
| Answer--I did not.
Cross -Examined--Wir had a character for
cruelty, and was proiitne and insulting to the
prisoners They were badly treated, and he
naturally supposed he was responsible for the
abuses Shcrman's raiders who had beeI
brought in were robbed of nearly everything
they had. Some had on merely shirt. Wit
ness did not say that Wirz did not kill OF
shoot any one, but that he did not see hin
do it.
At the suggestion oil Judge Advocate Chip
man the cross examination of the witness wa
susnended in order that the book written by
Mr.. Kellogg relative TO the suiierngs Of th'
| I-,ion nr,s9ners at Andersonville could be sen
for. ,
Mai S. b. French, an officer in the Confed
crate Commissary Department, testified to th'
I deficiency Of supplies in the winter 1868 an'
spring of 1854.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
N NEDITOR,S IMPRESSION OF CAIRO,

The editor of the Evansville Journal re-
Gently paid visit to our city, and thus dscour-
ses to his readers in relation to Impressions
formed while here:
This was our first visit to this famous place
since 1874, and, of course, the change is great
indeed wonderful. A few dilapidated
wooden buildings, submerged by the great
flood in the Mississippi of that year, constltu.
ted the already far-famed city OF Cairo.
Since then it has spread itself greatly, but
still is miserable looking place compared with
our beautiful Crescent City The river front.
for a few squares, presents rather hand some
appearance, but back from the river the city
| stands far below high water mark, and during
| the spring floods several steam pumps are re-
| auired to keep the city from drowning out.
| Here and there. scattered through the CITY.
we see rather handsome huialngs, but the
general style Of the buildings display want of
taste and enterprise.
! They have one fine hotel building, far supe-
rior to any thing of the kind-ahd to Our shame
be it spoken-to be found in Evansville.
Herculean efforts are now being made to re-
deem Cairo from the domination OF deep water
and frogs, and if the people DO not succumb to
the influence of heavy taxatioh 'hIs great un-
dertaking may be accomphslieu' and Cairo be
nlaced on better footing There is no Doubt
as to the eligibility OF the loe"''on lor great
city, but it will take time anu 1aoor, and en-
ergy and greenbacks.
The St. Patrick remained here all afternoon
taking freight, and we took advantage of the
opportunity to call upon those r''orltes Of the
theatre-goers of Evansville, w David Han.
chett and Miss FANNY B. Price,: who had just
commenced an engagement ~ Cairo. We
found them both in excellent hef'tl and happy
in the anticipation of soon greeting their nu-
nerous friends in Evansville In companv
with Mr. Hanchett we visited 'L't lortifica tions,
which are greatly dilapidated' gh' 9' which were
at one time quite formidable. Iiie gun carria-
ges are rotten, the slopes ha,0 oeen washed
away and only small garrison IS maintained
here as guard to the mag'A'N "i'ich Is still
full of ammunition. tba ~,
During our stay we visited lnJ lines Office,
and found the concern prosp,ll1"S and our
friend Goodall in fine spirits a'',t lust health,
for a Cairoite. The TINES Is ut1uhed to be
the leading paper of the city ''eo 1t is SO
already. on Of -
Among the prosperous nJ" f.; o Cairo we
were oratifed to meet our OLD liehas the Hal.
iday Brothers, who by enterpf!Su energy and
, saeacious speculations have "s,'ssed u very
handsome m ne ior.e, o had an oppor'f of esc insnse
mere, 'oo, W. not now steamer Magnolia, whicl
sr sns ,hn .l,e e,ahnrate finish of her Piper works
has perhaps no equal on the .,aa flh fbah waters
Ruth, the Magenta or the iAN ""o IS al
ready shaking to pieces
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
SEIZURE OF ARMS
GEN. GRANT AT WASHINGTON,
Lieut.. Maury becomes a Mexican
Citizen.
Election Returns.

New YORK, Oct 12th.-A statement of the
lamentable condition of affairs on the Pacific
coast in front of Acapulco, Mexico, is given
| by Herald correspondent in that town, writ
ten on the 25th of last month. The place was
re-occupied by the Imperialists on the 18th Of
| September, naval squadron arriving in the
| harbor and landing four hundred troops-al]
native Mexicans, under Gen. Montegra
Alvarez, the Republican commander, who
held the place on their arrival, retired with his
force of 10000, about twelve miles into the in
terror, and there remained, cutting off all sup
plies from the Imperialists. The latter did not
dare venture beyond the limits of the town
They had shut themselves up in the fort and
the Alvarez men came in and had matters
pretty much their own way. The greater por-
ton Of the people left with Alvarez, but those
who remained did not keep open their shops,
as they had by proclamation been forbidden to
do so; consequently, business was at complete
stand still.
Maximilian's officers could get nCne Of the
inhabitants to do anything for them, and out
side the fort Imperialst could not obtain a
glass of water.
The Herald's Richmond correspondent saws
that the following order has been issued in all
the districts, subdistricts, and Post command
ers in this department will take efficient means
to prevent any interference by the officers and
men of their commands with the elections, which
will take place on the 18th inst To this end
they will on the day of the election remove all
the troops from the vicinity Of the polling pla-
ces and suffer no officer or man to approach
them except in cases Of disturbance of the
peace, when, if absolutely necessary, the mil
itary force may be used to quiet the same.
BY command of Mai. Gen. A. II. Terry
ED. w. SMYTH, A. A. G.
There are indications of an excitement in
Norfolk at the State elec ton. The military will
be held in readiness to quell any disturbance
that may occur
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
ALL SORTS OF PARAGRAPHS.

| They have horse thieves at Centralia.
Tne population of Illinois, according to the
| late census, is upward OF two millions
The elections in the several States, on last
Tuesday, resulted in favor of the Republican O,
Administration party.
Yesterday afternoon a severe rain storm set
in, which continued until, and during, the
night. The new roof, just completed by the
Ready Roofing Company for the TIMES office,
efectually repelled the torrent which was wont
to fall upon our devoted head in former times.
Our friend Cept. Latimer returned from Mo-
bile, Ala, on yesterday, and left at noon for
Chicago. Mason, of the I. G. R. R., is oficia-
ting for Capt L. in his absence.
Our thanks are due Partridge, of the Adams
Express Company, for late Mobile, New York
and Philadelphia papers.
Our special reporter, Mr.. Allen, is in Co.
lunbus: KY, where he will remain during the
trial of Etheridge, and operate in the interest
of the TIMES generally.
Capt. Voolfolk left yesterday, i'll company
with Capt. Churchill, for St. Louis.
The telegraphic correspondent of the Mis-
souri, Republican denominates the TINES an
=" abolition" journal 1t is-advocates abol-
ishing all nuisances, even sensational, unre.
li(e)able reporters. .. g..
At Cairo a poor woman who had been
shockingly outraged by seven soldiers drowned
herself in despair, leaving three helpless chill
dren.
The above story originated with the Demo-
crat and telegraphic correspondent Of the Mis-
souri, Republican. No other citizens have
heard of such case We cannot say it is
false, but do affirm that if woman was out
ragged and subsequently drowned herself here,
either the local of the Democrat or correspon-
dent of the Missouri Republican are the re-
sponsible and guilty parties
The editor of the Mt. Vernon Uzasonist has
been on visit 10 Centralia, and expresses the
belief that that place is destined to become the
leading city between Chicago and Cairo. Very
likely. SaA
Wall, of the Uniozaist, speaks of meeting
Mayor 10. Mccormick and others, at Centra-
liza, all of whom are enjoying a spell of the
':agie." 10. is one of the popular conductors
Of the I. G. r. R., and we are sorry to learn
that he is being ''shook''
Our old friend Merker of Dongola, agricultu
raj writer for the N. Y. Tribune sends us a
Chicago Republican containing speech lately
made by Horace Greely in the Garden City.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

The Alton Telegraph doubts our account of
Petersoms hunt over on the Kentucky side
Does the editor know what becomes of unbe-
lievers?-Cair0 Times.
becomes of those who tell fish stories ~
They are assigned to the bottomless pit (of
1ninois) there to conduct daily paper, an in
definite time, on half rations This accounts
for the editor of the TINES being in Cairo at
this tme.-Anon 1elegroph
Pretty good for the parson editor of the
Telegraph. Alton was the place convicted
all parts of this State. We incline to the
opinion they were not all removed from there
to Joliet.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

new County Commltee VIII also be appointed by tn
Convention.
ton the only proper guide for public servants in
administering requested to join In
sending delegates to the Convention.
1t is recommended that precinct meetings. for the ap
ntmens Of delegates be held in the various precincts
on Saturday, October 18th, at O'Clock p. m.
A. G. HODGES,
JOHN HOWLEY,
JAMES SUMMERWELL,
NIB. HARRELL,
VIII GREEN,
JAS. E. McCRITE,
F. BROSS.
Democratic County Committee.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The Mechanics
Convention last night adopted an address to the
working men of the United States in advocacy
of the eight hour system.
A large number of merchants have taken
preliminary measures for the establishment OF
Merchants Exchange.
Lieut. Gen. Grant has returned, and it is un-
derstood he is now prepared to carry out the
plan already agreed upon, for the reduction of
the army to a standard requirement only for
the ordinary condition of the country in time
of tranquility at home and peace abroad
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l2.--The general Con-
vention Of the Episcopal Church assembled at
ten O clock this morning. The Committee on
the new diocese recommended the passage of
resolution 7atifying the division Of the dio-
cese of Pennsylvania into two new dioccscs,
and the said division to take effect on the first
of November, 1865. 1t was stated unotlcaly
that the sum Of S35, 900 had already been
raised for the support of the new diocese.
Mr.. Otis, of Illinois, moved to amend the
resolution, so as to make the name Of the new
diocese the s'Diocese of Pittsburg." This
caused long discussion. The case of DIR.
Wilmer, Bishop Of Alabama, was then re-
sumed. A long discussion followed.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

New YORK, Oct. 12.-Later intelligence
from Hayt, brings information Of an attemp-
ted revoltin Port au-Princc, in favor ofex-Em-
peror Solomon. The leaders orthe plot intended
to proclaim the fall of the President Aunal,
and announce an empire with Souluque at the
head.
The general health Of the country is good.
President Jeffrard is well.
No further military movements have taken
place.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

New YORK, Oct. Especial correspon.
dence to the Express says Gen. Grant has adj
vised the Secretary of War to discharge at
least one hundred more general officers, Major
and Brigadier Generals with their Stats; and
he has also advised the mastering ont Of all tho
negro troops.
Col. Parker on General Grants Staff has re.
turned. He was one of the Commissioners to
treat with the Indians, and reports everything
now satisfactory.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

PATTERSON N. J. Oct. I2.-The first race
to-day was won by Mamie, in four minutes and
eleven seconds. The second race, two mile
heat, was won by Baltimore in five minutes
and forty-nne seconds. The third race, three
mile heat, was won hy Kentucky, in five
minutes and thirty-nine seconds
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE Herald's Raleigh
correspondent says in the North Carolina Con-
vention on Tuesday report which was or
dered to lie over, was submitted, commanding
that no action be taken by the Convention in
reference to the debt contracted by the State
in aid of the rebellion. 1t is expected the debt
will be entirely repudiated.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

Miss Kate Golfra daughter of a well-known
citizen of Jacksonville, Ill.,, Mr.. Moore G. Col.
tra came to a sudden and dreadful death on
Tuesday. She went to her room, suffering
from toothache, and took ether to alleviate the
pain Three hours afterwards she was found
dead on her bed, having died from the effect of
ether.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

TRIAL OF ETHERIDGE.-The trial of Emerson
O'Clock A. NJ. We have a reporter there who
will keep our readers posted through daily re-.
sumes of the testimony elected.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
CAIRO TIMES.
CAIRO. FRIDAY, OCT. Is, 's5.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVEN.
TION.

Democratic Convention of Delegates from each pre-
cnct of Alexander county will assemble at the Court
House, in Cairo. the third Monday, being the 10th
day of October next at o'clock p m for the purpose
of nominating candidate for the Office Of County Clerk
also of County Treasurer; also of County superintend
of Schools also County Judge and two Associate
Justices of Alexander county.
The precincts will be entitled to representation by de
egates In the Convention as follows, to-wit:
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

New YORK, Oct. 12.-Gold steady and firm
remaining at l454@l454. The custom de-
mand is not quite 50 active, and with the pres
ent prospect of no important export of specie,
the price has Il weaker tendency.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN DAILY.

Steamboat advertisements, including editorial notice
81 for the first insertion, and for subsequent m
sertion.
The above rates will not interfere with contracts al
ready made.
Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-13

Wheat in Minnesota is good and plenty, and
sells at 75c@$l, ,05 per bushel
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-11
Railroad and Steamboat Accidents

There were more people killed and woun-
ded by railroad accidents last year than in
any preceding year since 1854. One hun
dred and forty accidents occurred four
hundred and four lives were lost, and
and one thousand eight hundred and for
ty-six persons were wounded. The trans
portation of troops does not account for this
increase; for the railroads transported quite
as many soldiers in 1868, and yet the num-
ber of accidents and the number of killed
and wounded were nearly double those of
that year. The steamboat accidents In 1864
were less frequent and fatal. They did not
exceed the average for the last ten years !;
but were more numerous than in 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-11
Significant Facts,

1t is one Of the curious circumstances OF
the war, not to be lost sight of that through
an agent the people OF Savannah. SO lately
one Of the rebel strongholds, are now solicit
ing aid, as to food especially, in the city OF
New York Perhaps this is no more sug-
seStlve, however, than the fact that they do
not ask in vain. These facts are pregnant
With signifcants-the prelude to the grand
Tact that will succeed the early collapse of
'he rebellion. Is it not time that the North
should make suitable preparations in. view
of 1t? There are other Sanvannahs, and
SHERMAN is moving. Even for Charleston
.nere Is in the North enough, and there ex-
rs the Christian spirit, under the Old flag,
u glve all that may bcrequired
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-11
MARRIED .

On December 18th, by D. S. Moore, Esq. .,
Mr.. JESSE SPENCER formerly of Penn town
ship, to Miss AMANDA Jockey, Of Centre
county, Pa.
On the 9Th instant, by J. r. Caldwell
Esd. Mr.. FRAMPToN NJ CRACKEN to Miss
MARY JANE FERGUSON, both of Ferguson
township.
On the morning of December 18th, 1864,
at the residence'of Mrs. Rheem, in Clear
field, by the Rev. L. NJ. Gardner, Profes-
sor WILLIAM LIGHToN of Dickinson Sem
mary, WiIliamsport, Pa, to Miss LYDIA
RHEEM Of Clearfield Borough.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-01-11
Three Farms For Sale |!
sTTUATE IN PIE TOWNSHIP.


The subscriber will sell his three farms situate
in Pike township, Clearfeld county, Pa, at pri-
yate sale. Also, tract of unimproyed land
numbered and described follows, TO wit:
Mol Is an improved tract on which he re
sides and contains about 260 acres-20o acres (
which is cleared. 25 acres being in meadow, and
the whole in a high state of cultivation and
der good fences. The improvements a good
frame house frame barn, as by 5S feet,l wagon
shed grain house. smoke house wood hous and
other outbuildings There is tim her suic lent on
the land for all farm uses, and an excellent coal
bank Also good water and a fine orchard of
choice fruit growing thereon.
No 2 Is an improved tract, and contains 1876
acres-of which 80 acres are cleared 0 acres be-
ing in meadow, and the whole in good state Of
cultivation and under good fences, with excel
lent water on the farm. The buildings are a log
house and an excel lent frame barn and some 9TH
outbuildings, There is this tract sufficient
good tim bcr for or RATS aud excellent coal
bank, together with orchard os ch oce fruit
trees
No. g. Is an improved tract, containing about
100 acres, 30 acres cleared. (new,l with small
plank house and barn thereon erected. The land
is under good fences, with eseel ent water ou 1t.
boat RATS of good tim Der also standing thereon.
No. 4. Is an unimproved tract OF 400 acres,wit
some good pine timber growing on 1t, and viii
make excellent farm when cleared
The above tracts will be sold IN "a body. sep
erately to suit purchasers--preferring however.
to sell them in body. The terms will be
able The tracts be seen at any time by call
ing on the subscriber or inquiries by letter will
be answered if addressed 10 Curwensyille, Pa
August B. 1894 DANIEL BAILEY.