New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-28

large congregation Of citizens was assembled In tn,
church. The funeral sermon was preached BY Chaplain
Blake-a short and impressive discourse. The grani
proc esson then formed and accompanied the remain
10 the Magnolia Cemetery where they were renterrei
with all The military honors.
. SOUTHERN BURYING GROUNDS
1t hoped that this imposing demonstration will end
the practice so long and universally adopted in the slave
States of dishOnorng the 10y dead Our military com
manders should be instructed to forbid any ndigntie
IN future to the nanimae bodies Of our loyas,s with
out distinction of color or race Here as everywhere
IN the rebeous States the colored people have been
buried in separate cemeteries the Uncle Toms could
not be inferred where Legrees laid TO await The
Day of DOOM No churches have ever dared to 30 fai
contradict the Scriptures that they all protested Il
honor-which teach that God is respecer of persons
as to deny that the Good should all meet in one
Heaven in the Hereafter. But Oh this earth and under
it, the distinction of has been jealousy preserved
In Charleston they have been still more unchrisan IL
their conducts for white sect absolutely defrauded
the colored people out of a graveyard which they
| bought with their money. Stealing burying
ground is rather novel theft but it has been done in
Charleston. The case will soon be brought before the
authorities heIc-as soon as the coorcd Methodists
decide whether they shall join the Methodist Church
North or the African Methodist Episcopal organization
THE METHoDIsTs.
The Mchodists are warmly discussing this question
now. and have determined to invite Bishop Payne (he
worthy representative 81 the African Church. and a
Commission from the Methodist Church North to argue
the before them. II equal rights not granted
~ the Methodist Church North they will probably 60
over in body TO the African Church. They have been
urged TO decide by Chaplain Lynch, in behalf OF
The African Church and by the Rev. Mr.. Lewis on be-
lalf of the Methodist Church North; but they have
,indy and firmly determined TO hear duly accredited
agents specially and officially instructed this point.
before making their final Judgment. They have almost
unanimously resolved to have nothing TO do with any
church which shall countenance "coored galleries
Or separate communons aud as they claim equal
rights in the National Conference. 1t will depend OH the
strength of the radical Slavery party in tho Metho
list Church North whether it or the African Church
shall receive the very large increase OF numbers which
his decision will bring with 1t. They prefer. as far az
learn. to join the Church North but will insist on
the doctrine Of Christian squalty. They accuse the
Methodist Church South of defraudipg them out OF
church building as well as Of stealing their buryng-
GROUNDS The decision OF the Me.hodlss Of Charleston
will largely influence the conduct of the Methodsts
|
yersy will become very important one in its bearings
IN the future Of the two Methodist organzi in the
North.
MoSAuAS THE TRAITOR.
Our officers who were imprisoned in Charleston are
familiar with the character of Mr. j. j. Monahan lie
vas employed as spy and policeman by the Rebel au'
hortes aud had the opportunity by the position he
eld to aid our prisoners in escaping. He was paid by
the Union people to do this work pockeied their hrbc'
and then betrayed orr officers in order 10 secure the
reward offered for their arrest lie sent for the
other day BY Col Woodford. When his turn came for
IN audience he was received with "the most distin'
uished regard aud the following conversation took
place:
Col Woodford-" Your name, sirf'
Mr. Monahan."
Col w.-"Ahl nm glad TO see You, Mr.. Monahan.
have often heard of you from our officers who were
Imprisoned here
Aionahan looksd aghast. and stsmmered out
uyes sir. YES sir; what did they say about me y
..wbvr said the Colonel, they .old us that you
aided them 10 escape.
Monahan's face frightened instantly.
Yes sir" he rejoined. Il often helped them TO gel
Of"
YES sir" said the Colonel, "aud they say you are
very shrewd."
Eyes. YES, grinned Monahan. "rm pretty smart
"Y-es" said the Colonel. and they tell me that
when you got our prisoners oct you sold them 10 The
Rebel authorities"
Monaban turned pale and looked as II he would sinl
through the floor He did not utter word
NOW. sir" added the Colonel! IL have little hote
where men of your stamp are boarded. Orderly"
TIE orderly came into the room.
Orderly, take my friend. Mr.. Monahan, 70 Cas''
| Pinckney under guard"
CEN. sA1ToN.
Gen sa1ton addressed an immense congregation q
Zon's church the largest in the city, ON Sunday amer
| noon on the scheme of colonization usually known a
Gen Shcrman's plan. although, in all probability tina
distinguished officer had nothing more to do with !
than 10 SIGN the order in which it was promulgated
The Generals reception very cordial and his ui
ambitious solderke address was listened to with tn
c,osest attention. He was followed by the Rev. Mr
French who thoroughly understands how to excite tn
emotions of the freedmen by references to their pas
and present condition. and by appeals to their faith II
the overriding agency of God in human affairs. Col
Woodford made brief speech, in which he explained
his municipal policy by saying that he regarded ever
laval man "a white whatever his color and every trato
os black whatever his The General has the fulles
confidence OF the colored people and is probably TIL
only officer in the South whose simple Endorsement o
rather announcement of plan would suffice to make
| accountable II Is understood that Gen. Saxtoi
nersonally prefers THE TRIBrSEs policy of per
hitting the freedmen to settle anywhere, an'
giving the same privilege to white loyaliss
rather than the method Of isolating the emancpaet
class in distinctive colonies; but every one here see