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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

DEMONSTRATION BY THE BALTIMORE COL
ORED ODD FELLOWs.-The colored Odd Fell
lows yesterday had great demonstration,
delegations being present from Philadelphia
New York, Wilmington and other cities
Washington was represented by the John F.
Cooke Lodge, No. 1,lS5. Eastern Star Lodge
No. LOS. Union Friendship Lodge, No sol
and the Mozart Band.
The procession was formed in the morning
AT Mount Vernon Square from whence il pro-
ceeded TO Monument Square, which had been
appropriately fitted up for the occasion The
exercises on the stand commenced with PRAYER
by the Rev. VIM. H. Brown. of Baltimore, and
consisted of addresses from Rev. =. w. Chase,
of Baltimore, Mr.. Patrick II. Reasin, an edu-
Gated colored man of New York, and Mr.
Joseph Jordan, of Baltimore.
The days festivities were wound up last
night by levee and social gathering at the
Douglas Institute. in which large numbers of
visiting delegations participated.
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nSCatania, a seaport and one of the finest
cities in Cicily, which has been several times
desolated by earthquakes and eruptions OF
Etna, had recently again upwards of ioO houses,
destroyed by severe shock Of earthquake
H man in St Louis has ssed for divorce
on the ground that the marriage was per-
some supplying potion the woman had admin
Istered TO him.
STexas advices say that large quantities OF
land have been purchased by Polish agent In
order to introduce colony OF Polish emigranrs.
The hrst colonization Is expected 20 take place
in December.
|The government OF Macmillan has made
grant OF 600 acres OF good land TO an Ameri-
can company hailing from Texas, on condition
that an agricultural colony OF LOO persons IS
formed on the land within given time.
81 Major General George III. Thomas is on a
visit TO friends IN Troy, n Y, and has had a
public reception rendered him, but he declined
the compliment
81 Investigations are in progress in Chicago
respecting an organized system of mail rob
berry that has come TO light. Numerous arrests
have been made, and the parties are under ex-
animation before the United States Comrnis
sIoner.
- A French company has undertaken In
dram Lake Copals, in Bpotia, and plant its
oeo, which has an area Of $4,000 hectare with
COTTON. The drainage is 10 be effected by means
OF tunnel through Mount Ptoon, Opening
Gubea '--'~S "
LbOhpoOh Tue eOllOr OF thd
Louisville Journal that the only persons in
the South who wish TO do any more lighting
are those who didn't do any when they had a
chance. ---.- - : : -.
~Itis proposed to construct abranch railroad
from Cambfldse, Md, 10 connect with the Del
aware Railroad.
SGeneraf Rosseau, member Of Congress
eject from Kentucky, has written q letter TO the
fresluent sustaining the course pursued by
General Palmer in the nd DEMONSTRATION Of AFFAIRS
in that State. -I-
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FROM MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS Oct. 4.-The New Orleans
and Jackson Miss railroad is completed, and
trains will soon commence running.
Matamoros advices say that Cortinas, Esco-
p do, and Campales are marching, with 1000
men, to matamoros. They are plundering the
whole country.
Ney's cavalry is operating between Matamo-
ros and Monterey. Nine hundred Mexicans
defeated thirty-five hundred Belgans near
Eromara, in the State of Michocan, on the 18th
of July, and captured 170 prisoners, 600 stand
OF arms, and pieces of artillery; they then
proceeded towards Tehuatan.
Telegraph lines IN the course of construction
connect with the principal cities of the empire
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FROM TENNESSEE.
Mass Meeting of Freedmen.

NASHVILLE, Oct. "a great mass meeting
OF negro freedmen was held at Edgefield yes
terday afternoon. Six thousand were present.
An address was made by Brigader General
Fisk. He reioiced that the negroes of Ten
nessee were free God intended them to
be, that they must prove themselves entitled TO
the blessings of freedom by industry, sobriety,
and integrity. His duty was to see that they
were not oppressed, and also TO see that they
discharged their duties. He would put the
black man in the jury box and on the witness
stand.
General Fisk states that during thepast week
six or seven hundred negroes have been sent
to their former homes in different parts of the
State, and have contracted with their former
owners to work for wages. Within a month,
there will be a general clearing out of the ne
groes. Arrangements have been perfected to
procure them labor in different parts Of the
South,
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From Japan,

SAN Francisco, Oct. 5-Dates from
Kanagawa, Japan, August 10Th, have been re-
ceived.
Receipts from the interior have been Iiberas,
but the extreme prices demanded by the
natives almost preclude purchases. Silks have
also advanced so as to check business. Stocks
are accommodating. There was an active de-
nand for silk-worm eggs for export to Europe.
Exchange on London and China were lower.
There Is nothing new in political affairs.
The birthday of Napoleon 1. was celebrated
during the week preceding August 25, At Ha-
kodadi All the residents of foreign birth were
participants apparently with races and a
regetta, and is noticeable as showing great
cordiality in that mixed community.
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EPISCOPAL CoSvENTIoN.-In the Episcopal
Convention, at Philadelphia, yesterday, Rev.
DIR. Cummings offered a resolution that this
House offers Its profound gratitude TO God that
we have among us our brethren. the clergy and
lay delegates from the dioceses OF Texas, North
Carolina and Tennessee: and that we recognize
their presence in our midst as a token and
pledge OF the future and entire restoration OF
the union of the church throughout the length
and breadth OF the land"
Judge Spalding, of Ohio, hoped the resoIn-
uon would not pass. We We're glad TO receiys
our brethren from seeded States, but he was
opposed TO getting down in humiliation TO
them. We are glad 10 see them, but he con -
sidered the passage of such a resolution as Of
fering premium for rebellion, and he was op-
posed 10 it,
Mr.. Farnall. of Pa. moved 10 lay the matter
on the table, but it was lost by vote OF ~ yeas
to 43 nays.
After considerable debate, the resolution was
adopted.
The question of the provincial organization
OF dioceses was discussed at length, and the
convention finally adjourned without arriving
at any conclusion thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07
The Wirz Trial.
INTERESTING EVIDENCE.
After our report closed yesterday

After our report closed yesterday
i he witness Harris testified thai be never
received orders 70 have his squad yaceinnted
Frederick Roth, 2ist New York testified thar
some Of the water in the stockade was had and
some good; at first the prisoners rot more meal
than they could eat On cross-exarninatior,--
witness stated that five hundred OF the .dsar
hundred men who left Belle Island with vit-
ness died at Andersonyille. The Regulators
were nearly as bad as the raiders, and thew
received double rations.
ksss hdry kdrsoH, residing near Anderson
vile, testified that from January To March.
lsoS, frequently visited the stockade 70 relieve
her kindly. -
On cross-examina alton witness stated that her
kindness extended to but one prisoner-Peter
Kerne, 10th Iowa.
Nv. Richardson testified that he and neiehbors
found great difficulty in obtaining Lumber in
1884
Rer. G. II. Duncdn testified that ne preached
TO the prisoners at AndersC nville in August
1854, and in February, 1865, WirZ giving niui
every facility; had drank good water IN the
stockade
On cross-examination witness testified thai
he never took up arms or took the oath of al
iegiance TO the South, but after his State Ten
messed seeded he felt subject TO the powers
that be
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Mercutio said of his wound,
" Ii icaS not deep as q tceH, or as ride
As a gate, bat IL tcould do
PLANTATION BITTERS will not raise the dead
But they cure the sick, exalt the depressed,
Add rose tint charm to the social circle,
And render life thing to be enjoyed.
Also, the thing itself is quite enjoyable.
Never was searching Tonic In such pleasant shape.
Tender youth, declining age, the mind
Ger wrought by mental care, most gentle females,
And the wreck Of men, all find these Bitters
The balm of life and source of health.
Delay not trial. Conveniently deposited
In every town wherever civilization extends,
1t can be obtained, true, genuine and sure se3O-lw
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07
SECRET DISEASES

sAMAR1rAN's GIFT is the most certain, safe and
enectual remedy-indeed, the only vegetable remedy
ever discovered. Cures in two to four days, and
cent cases in twenty four hours; No mineral, no
balsam no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. 1t
Is the soldiers hope, and friend to these who do
not want to be exposed. Male packages, o.; fe-
male, $3.
sAMARIrANs RooT AND HERB JuIcEs-A positive
and permanent cnre for Syphilis, Scrsfula, Ulcers,
Sores, Spots. letters, 6e. Price 81, six bottles
for S6. Sold by s. G. Ford. See advertisement ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07
CHEvALIER's LIFE FOR THE HAIR

Will restore Gray Hair to its ORIGINAL COLOR;
STRENGTHENS and PROMOTES the growth Of the
wEAKEsT HAIR; stops its falling out in three days;
keeps the head clean, cool and healthy; can be used
freely; contains nothing injurious; THE BEST
HAIR DRESSING EVER OFFERED TO THE
PUBLlC;it il is recommended and used by the first
medical authority. Sold at the Drug Stores and
at my Office, No. 1913 Broadway, New York.
/ assure all persons the above preparation
will do all that is claimed for it
Sc % I'm SARAH A. CHEVALIER, NJ. ID,
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GEN. GRANT AND MEXICO.
Auother Sensation Sfarr Snoilad

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6.-Judge J. ID. Catron,
in a note to the Associated Press, dated this
city, to-dap, says, in reference TO the reported
conversation between General Grant and him
self upon Mexican affairs, that Mr.. Smith GER
tainly misunderstood him in his version of the
conversation. Judge Catron says he never was
on n train from Cincinnati with General Grant
TO his knowledge. but that he did once have a
casual conversation with that officer in which
Mexico was alluded TO. In that conversation
General Grant in no way intimated to him that
il was the purpose of the Government to in
terfere in Mexican affairs
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Ernln kaW Maxicn

ST. Louis, Oct. 6.-The Los Vegas New
Mexicol correspondent of the Republican, I'M
Ter date of September IS, says a gentleman
from Santa Fe reports the arrival of Juarez at
that place. He is supposed TO be en- route for
the States. The report is doubtful.
Colonel Chanler has been elected delegate TO
Congress frem New Mexico over Colonel Sera,
by l,5OO majority.
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VThe drought continues in New

FThe drought continues in New England
In New Hampshire IL causes much inconye-
nlence 10 farmers. The roads are covered with
dust TO the depth of three or four inches; cattle
are driven from one 10 six miles 10 water them:
wells that never were known 20 fail have long
since given out The effect on crops has been
most diSastronS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

FINANCIAL.-The New York evening Com
merc'at of yesterday says that the stock mar
ket continues excited. The speculative fever
has spread over all the railroad shares and
does not appear TO have yet eliminated Some
OF the cliques are selling out 10 realize profits
but without producing any effect upon prices
"a fact which shows the great strength of the
market. Outside orders continue to il. rrease
both from city merchants and from the A. .a-
rior; the spirit of speculation, indeed, appears
10 have been only partially awakened; and
seems 10 be a decided prospect of the unusual
activity being protracted. Gold is excited
The "bull'' cliques, who have been operating
Tor two or three days, forced I'D the price 10
1i9; after which the Sub-treasurer threw a
round sum upon the market under which the
price reacted to 1464.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

SThe officers of the Grand Lodge of Mason 9
OF Pennsylvania have addressed letter 20 the
Freemasons OF the United States, urgently call
ing on them, one and all, 10 unite now, at tho
close of the long and terrible contest, 70 carry
ont the principles of their order brotherly love
and charity, TO which the Order is consecraied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07
BY the President,
w. HUNTER, Acting Secretary of State.

ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United
States of America.
To all tohOm IL may concern.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
10 me that GEORGE +. USHER has been ap-
pointed Consul of Hayti, at New York.
L do hereby recognise him as such, and
declare him free 10 exercise and enjoy such
functions, powers, and privileges, as are al
lowed to Consuls by the law of nations,
or by the laws of the United States and exist
ing treaty stipulations between the Government
of Hayti and the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the
United States 10 be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the City of Wash
ington, the 9th day OF October, A ID.
IL. s.. 1865, and of the Independence of the
United States Of America, the Goth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
w. HUNTER, Acting Secretary of State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

- Hon. A. H Stephens, says the Boston
Traveller, of Wednesday, is now occupying the
room at Fort Warren known as 'sthe headQuar-
ters." and appears to be enjoying better health
than heretofore. He takes his accustomed
afternoon walk, and seems TO enjoy il. There
are no intimations from Washington that he IS
TO be speedily released
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

SMarie Devote Obissa, 4 Corsican young
lady, shot her seducer, who had declined TO
marry her, who II, however, likely to recover.
The relatives Of the young man stormed the
l2c"'e house, in order TO wreak upon her the
CorsI,..- vstem of revenge, OF reHdettd, and il
required all the power Of the police 10 save her
from danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

S-At the funeral Of Prince Joseph Bona
parte at Rome, after the ceremonies were con-
cluded, that is, after the coffin of the Prince
had been deposited in its appointed place in
the family vault the matre d'hotel OF the de-
lunct walked mp TO the coffin and SAID, in q
grave tone-''Eostra alteZZa non commando
viente" What are your highness's OrdersD
Noreply issuing from the coffin, the matre
hotel backed out, and, on reaching the porti-
co OF the church. shouted 10 the coronetted car
riages without-"Tornate a casa, sua alteZza
non commando niente.' Home his highness
has given no orders The custom dates from
the fifteenth century.-Pdris Letter.
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~ Railways are now open TO Mobile and
Montgomery, thus completing the connection
with New York, via Knoxville and Lynch
burg.
~ The planters warehouse in Mobile, con-
tanning 1900 bales Of cotton. was burned on
Thursday night McGuessiwith's warehous
was burned yesterday, with $40 bales
%Gov Allison, of FLORIDA, has been re
leased from Fort Delaware, and is now At hI
home. 4 90.
: H-A building lot Was lately sold at Chicago
for $I,2ts per foot.
Ex-Governor Fenton has received from the
national government the sum OF SOP, 763 L. on
account of the claims of New York for money
advanced in 1861 for the equipment OF regiment
&c, for the war. --..r
1The price of milk in Philadelphia, is to b
advanced from seven to ten cents a Quart--an
increase of twenty per cent-on Monday next
The papers cry ont against the alleged ,e1tor-
ton. and nobody likes the arrangement excspt
the milknen. - .s.rar' o.. -..-' -. h.-..'-l
1' a2-Labpfis Is growing scarce in Ireland. 1t
is said that laborers who used 10 WORK for 10
cents day, now get 50.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
Dispatch from Gov. Holden to the Presi.
dent.

Dispatch from Gov. Holden to the Presi-
dent.
The President. last night, received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Gov. Holden:
"RALEIGH, Oct. 8, 1S65.-The President Of the
Cnit cd Stdfes.-Sir: The Convention has Just
passed the follow ing, by a unanimous vote:
That the ordinance of the Convention Of the
State Of North Carolina, ratified on the 2lst day
OF November, 1859, which adopted and ratified
the Constitution of tie United States, and also
all acts and parts OF acts of the General As
sembly. ratifying and adopting amendments TO
the said Constitution, are now, and at all times
since the ador ton and ratification thereof, have
been in full force and effect, Notwithstanding
the supposed ordinance of the 2Oth OF Nav,
1861, declaring the same to be repealed, rescind-
ed, and abrogated. and the said supposed ordi-
nance is now, and at all times hath been null
and void
The Convention will dispose of the slavery
question tomorrow.
''The State elections will be fixed for the first
Thursday in November.
Every respectfully,
WIN. HOLDEN, Provisional Governor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

THEFENIANs HoANING THE IRISH POLICE
The Irish papers give a sample of the way ths
people play upon the ayidity of the police 10
pounce upon the Fenians. On a recent Sum
day, at " Waterford, while two parties OF police.
from different stations, were al different Roman
Catholic places of worship, by pre-concerted
arrangement communications of the most an
parent faith -worthiness were conveyed TO the
constables in charge 10 hasten TO Kilbarry bog.
The communication sent forward that a small
patrol of police who had been ordered in thai
direction in the morning had been set upon by
an overwhelming number of Fenians, that the
life of one had been already inundated. and
that the three others had fed to an adjoining
cabin, where they were besieged. One of the
constables ordered his men TO turn ont, 10 the
great alarm Of the congregation, and hsstened
to the spot indicated. The other, with more
prudence, left without taking his men, has
tened TO the station, and turned out the Prot
estant members Of the force who were a; home
On arriving where he expected TO find his
beleaguered brothers, he had nothing TO sec
except his hoaxed fellow-constables and party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

THE BRIDAL CHAMBER, an Essay Of Warn
reliable treatment for diseases of the Urinary and
Sexual systems-Sent free, in sealed envelopes Ad-
dress DR. SkILLIN HOUsHroN, Howard Associs
ton, Philadelphia, Pa. NH 81 -6m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

A CLEAR, SMOOTH SKIN AND BEAUTIFUL Con-.
PLExIoN fellows the use Of HELMB0LD'S HIGH
LY CONCENTRATED FLUID EXTRACT OF
SARSAPARILLA. Itremoves black spots pimples
and all eruptions of the skin. m Is ON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-10-07

R-The battalion raised in California which
was attached TO the Massachusetts quota Is
now TO be paid in full but the paynasters
required 10 keep a separate account OF the
travel, pay and subsistence allowance, amount
ing TO about $500 for each man, in order that
the account may Represented 10 Massachusetts
for reimbursement to the United States
Treasury
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THE BRISCOE TRIAL.

Afer the close OF our report yesterday, BreUes
AGj. G'H. ". N. CurtiS,, commanding the Dis
trict of Southwestern Virginia, headquarters
at Lynchburg, testified that he arrested the ac-
cused on the 29th OF September for robbing the
safe. Witness was shown the packages Of bull
lion and coin, which he recognized as those
stolen from the safe, and also testified in cor
roboration Of the testimony Of the previous
witnesses.
TADAY.
Alexander Lee. ISSthfenn Vols testified that
he was an orderly for Gen'l Briscoe, and along
towards the last Of September was sent by the
General for some bees wax. Could not ix
upon the precise day.
Thomas G. Spear testified that he knew A w
Lackey and assisted in making his arrest a.
Mclyery station, miles from Lyncnburg.
Found on Lackey's person so in money and a
piece OF wax bearing the impression Of a KEY
Ehe Judge Advocate stated that the prosecu- :
uon would close as soon as the deposition OF
Capt. Girard, now dangerously i'll at Lynch
burg, could be taken, and in order TO afford an
opportunity for dong so, the Court adjourned
till Wednesday at I2 O'Clock.
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D r r &c 1 A L.

ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United
States of America.
To all phonl IL may concern.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited
10 me that b. T.. CLARK has been appointed
Consul Of Hayti at Boston, l do hereby recog-
nlze him as such, and declare him free to ex-
ercise and enjoy such functions, powers and
privileges as are allowed to Consuls by the
law Of nations, or by the laws Of the United
States and existing treaty stipulations between
the Government Of Hayu and the United
States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these
Letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the
United STATES TO be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton, the 9th day Of October, A. ID. 1865,
[L.s. and of the Independence of the United
Staes of America the Goth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
w. HUNTER, Acting Secretary of State.
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BANKERS.
JAY COOKE 3 CO.,
BANKERs,
FUtsensh street, opposite 7rea,xry,
Buy and sell ss earrent rates, and keep alwa
en- hand, full supply Of all
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
7-30 TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &C.,
And pay the highest prices for
QUARTERMAsTERs CHECKS
AND VOUCHERS an 2-dtf
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.
II. d. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke 4 Co.. President.
VIM 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
18th ST., OPPOSITE The TREASURY DEPARTMENT..
Government securities with Treasurer United
States.
SONE MILLION DOLLARs.A
Acting in connection with the house Of
JAY COOKE CO., as
SPECIAL AGENTS FOR THE 7-30 LOAN,
we will hll all orders with promptness and des.
patch, allowing the regular commission to Bank.
and Bankers.
constant supply Of the Notes on hand and resdy
for immediate delivery.
We buy and sell all classes Of GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES at current market rates.
FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collection,
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE
UNITED STATES.
We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
FAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and
prompt attention to
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS
and to any other business entrusted to u.s.
FULL INFORMATION In regard to GOVERN.
MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished.
VIM g. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
WASHINGTON, March 20, 1855. mH-n
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STOP THAT SCRATCHING,
And use WHEAT0E'S ITCH OINTMENT. II
cures Itch and Salt kheum in x8 hours; also cures
Chillblains Ulcers, and all Eruptions of the Skin.
Sold by all Druggists. j. d. GILMAN,
mar I3-ly $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
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THE TRIAL OF EMERSON ETHERIpGE-The
trial OF Emerson Etheridge commenced at CO.
lumbus, KY. on Wednesday. The charges
against him are:
First-For encouraging resistance TO the en-
forcement OF the law. Second-For having
conducted himself in a seditious and insurrec-
uonary manner, with specifications represent
ing him as saying that negroes Were no more
free now than they were forty years ago, and
that all negro troops ought TO be shot down by
the people; and also as saying that Jefferson
Davis was mean enough, but that johnson and
Brownlow were meaner; that Johnson had sold
himself for greenbac and that Lincoln had
deceived and lied 10 him. 1t is thought that he
will get severe sentence