New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-08

the apis here In which the authority Of the military 10
TO be set aside As 1t would be improper to
comment at length pending these cases shall merely
state the points az l have obtained them on good
authority and watch tho development OF the cases and
give the results.
ASSAULT UPON COLORED MAN IN PURSUIT OF HIS
FAMILY.
colorcd man named Curry. formerly slave IN
Pearson County, who ran away some 20 years ago anu
took refuge in Canada subsequently returning and nv
ing in the State of York. recently came down here
via Petersburg II possible find his family and remove
them North.
Curry had scarcely got into his old neghborbood be-
fore he WAS waited upon by some Of the chvary who
roughly demanded to know whose niger he was. his
apsv or WAS II an no mans Niger am free ciii'
zen Of the United States" Hereupon he was eohared'
dragged from the house beaten with violence over the
head with heavy stick which laid open bis scalp ana
otherwise natreaed. He contrived TO get away ,io"
the essolans and ran when they attempted to shoot
him, bursting two thrce guncaps, when lof,un"'e
failed 10 expode the charge to which he no doubt owed
his life.
Curry came to Raleigh and reported the case to
Meior.Gen. A. Ames. who listened dHenfe"y !" 'no
complaint took the names of the parties charged with
the assault and then dispatched squad OF ca'~ry 10
the nj ace where che assault committed to arrest the
parties They arrived here yesterday in char sc Oh the
cavalry meD and were. placed under guard to await
examination.
The same evening Cen. Ames received a letter from
Governor Holden stating in substance that ne hau
heard of tho arrest and detention OF certain citizens OF
Pearson County by Gen. Amcs that he, the Governor
lad appointed justices OF the peace and other officers
for the tri and settlement Of conflicts arising in that
county. and assuming that justice viii in all cases be
done by the said officers requests that the prisoners Do
respoaded to heir custody. Meantime Curry has been
charged with assault upon somebody aud the officers
If Justice claimed and have arrested him Tor trial be-
fore them in Pearson County,
SHOOTING 4 CoLoTED MAN.
case has been undergoing Investigation here before
military commission in which awhile man Is charged
with shooting negro.
In this case also the civil authority has assumed to
step in and take direction of the trial and dictate pro-
eeedings in the matter of evidence. sc. Mr.. Bat
Moore it is said Is preparing 10 make defense OF the
accused The military, so far as can ascertain are
DISPOSED to yield. except In Gen. Anes's case. who
claims AID intends to hold the custody OF the assaans
Of Garry and have them tried by military commission,
unless oyeTrulod by superior authority.
There are disturbing cases but these suffice TO show
the tendency 20 conflict between tie civil and military
prerogatiye The attempt TO carry both In the some
state. .....
4 BIG SCARE ~ SgwDERS-B. c. II.
The old habit Of tiniai,y among tho siayeholoess.
touching tie legged danger OF rising among the blacks
hss not been cared BY the abolition Of slavery ard thor
dreams ere. this day. hauuted by Visions of
"Old John Brown" or Of Nat. Turner.
ludcrous but real case. Illustrating tits silly lido
syncracy occurred only few days since ia the clas sac
town OF Newbern.
Upon certain morning the inhabitants sailed ,or;h
from their peaceful douics all unnindfl Of any i'm.
nineut danger Of rising and were ho1iicd to be-
hold posted upon the houses and other vacant pAces
throughout she town myst-rioas triangular placafd,
bearing upon the angles tie csbalistic eiiers
'R. c. b.
The groundwork Of the card was BL,cK-the letters
wHIrEi Instantly a rHmor then n tremor. finally a
horror, through the town. Crowds gathered at
each TO discuss the mystery crowds gazed ai
the omIneus tlTee-corneTod black card, with rliie
letters.
The learned, tie curious. and tho cunning we're
called in 20 divine the meaning OF ihOso three dreadful
etters. Many solutions were offered but seemed
TO hit the true idea. At last whisper cifculi;cd
through the crowd that the key had been discovered
and horrible TO contemplate 1t nothing lcss than
preconceried call To by the black for the
mnation OF the white folks
'R. c. b." being interpreted meant Rise Colored
Brethren p
The Mayor was Immediately informed OF the plot and
Of its ascoyery in the solution Of the extraordinary
pacard on The walls Of the town.
The police were Immediately set 10 work 10 tear
down no offensive notice 70 pre'en' thc contemplated
rising. Meantime a certain druggist made his appear
ance on the scene and was more asonlshei than any
others OF his fellow citizens find all his paeards 20
aborousy posted the night before had been destroyed
By order Of the Mayor He weat TO the Mayor and
asked for IN explanation OF this outrage upon his
rights.
What rights - dolnaDded the indignat Mayor.
my night TO advertise my medicines said the
druggist rr
What medicine does Il. c. j. stand for. pray -
asked the Major.
"Romaines Crimean Bitiers.'
A hearty laugh all round ended the fnTce y.s.
SUSPENSION OF ANoTHEL REBEL NEWSPAPER
The following order has been promulgated;
lIpQRs. DIPARTMEyT OF NoErg CARoLISA
ARMY OF IUI ONO.
PAtrICH North Carolina. July 81. 1866.
GENERAL OIrEls No lll.-Ihe publication ni IAe
DGiig LAion BgHer. Salisbury, North Caroa, VIII be
Ided untl further oidcrs FOR tue publication on
the 10th day Of july. 1865 of article beaded. " The
Freedmen containing matter dislOya in spirit and
also the following paragraph, which Is In substance
false:
funrng 'h1ir pecuiar views II ese gert.men ale % Fix
Of coOrcd fellow citizens Of African descent
where then the necessity Of ding Conveini The same
power that gives them this rlhi would entii. them a.
should do ~ every other relation Of hethey have
already assumed tie power to say What W. 'l drns aud
veal
An Order prohibiting the wearing OF insignia anu
badges Of rahA, b. persons lately oiicers OF ne nsng
forces and for tho prevention of tic e.c Of
liquor. police regulation, cannot honestly be con-
stiued ASSUMING tie power to sly what We shall
drink and wear"