New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-09

very general desire and earnest wish 70 De linmed
tely admitted TO the Union which takes the shape or
demand of absolute right and there Is no real love ex
pressed for the Government; on the contrary tneIe
an expression of hatred for the people OF inc orn
and of Yankee. generally while the idea seems to be
that they should at obtain possession OF the potl
cal privileges and power which they once mad; they
seem 10 have an idea that they are emitted 10 on the
rights under the Constitution which they ever had;
thsv EXPRESS bitterness against those whom they char
ac,erize Radicals and denonnce most severely the
policy OF the party which they term the Radical party
they consider the Freedmens Bureau an unmitigated
nusance If it was abolished the negro would be CON-
PEELED 10 labor without compensation.
BRIG.-GEN W. z. sIRoNG's TESTIMONY.
Brig..Gen. w. L. Strong, lnspector-Genera, gave
testimony OF the condition Of the freedmen When the
negroes were held in bondage they were as a rule,
treated well, and cases Of extreme cruelty
were very rare; IL was then for the interest OF
the masters 10 take care of and not .treat them;
now it is quite diferent they have interest in their
welfare and seem 70 take every opportunity to vent
their rage and hatred the freedmen they are IRE
quenty beaten nrmerenly ana shot down liAe peast1
without provocation, aud followed with hounds. and
matrcated in every possible way; 1t Is the same Old
story Of cruelty only there is more OF II In Texas tnh
in any other Southern State. The witness declared
that campaign through the eastern part OF Texas
such as was made by Major-Gen. Sherman IN SCUM
Carolina. would greatly improve the temper and gen
By many citizens Of that country toward Northern men,
end The officers and soldiers of the army, and the
United States Government.
JOHN W. RIcKs's TESTIMONY.
John W Kicks Collector Of Customs in Florida says
the general impression among the people that they
had been overcome br not conqnered there has been
no material change for tie better in any portion OF the
State lately in rebellion The people have bitter aver
snn TO what they call the Yankees or Northern neni
they have love for them; be wond not Know Where
to lay his hand upon man who really loved thc ohioi
at The present day; he would inst soon expect TO ma
white raven on the sand banks OF Florida as 10 nd
Union man who has always lived there there might DC
some but he lad not found them those who are appa,
rently friendly are dccefn from circumstances; ana
from what he witnessed, If they had the power they
would destroy tie Union men, the presence OF mn.
tary force is necessary to secure the rights OF property
and the lives of citizens. both whites and blacks
The HON. WILLIAM MARvIN's TESTIMONY.
william Marvin testified that when he was appointed
Provisiona.Goyernor Of Florida, 1t was purely unuer
military control; be detailed the circumstances at
tending the stems taken by the Federal Government 10
recognize the State; the number of persons VINO were
parioned under the manifesto oath dld not exceed
1000; on being questioned as g. the election OF dee-
gates the Convention he said he did not thlnk any
ticket was run in any Of the counties which cond be
called in opposition 10 the reconstructon OF the Union
abont onchalf Of the delegates previously be0nghgto
the Confederate army nearly onofJurh of the entire
number claimed 20 be Union men all the tline' ana
avoided being drafted into the Rebel service AMI ana
not participate In the movement; the otLeT iourih
rather symplhized with secession
The examination was not completed as Gov Marvin
had 10 leave the city,
THE REV. L. ". HoBBss TESTIMONY.
The Rev l.. W. Hobbs testified that in Florida the
feeling against the Government is bitter-much more
so than IL was three or four years nSo tLere was
time when the people seemed 20 be much disposed
10 do ANYTHING that the Government would require OF
them; thew aie now quite bitter ard say what they
woud not d0re have said three months ago. they ta%
treason the streets without any concealment; the
great majority Of thcm DO sothc majority OF the lower
classes; few intelligent citizens, whom be regarded
honorable men, depore the expression OF sucn
opinions but they very much in the minority ana
can have bnt little influence IN the affairs Of the state
Government: the change In tone Is becan3e OF the
lcnicrcy manifested by tie present Administrator.
TESTIMONY IN RELATION TO LOUISIANA.
The following is a synopsis of the testimony
taken IN relation to Louisiana:
THOMAS W. CONwAY's TESTIMONY
Thowa. W CONWAY. who occupied the position OF
Assistant Commissioner of Freedmens Affairs, testified
that bis field of duty IN the neignborhOod OF New
Orleans comprising ~ porishes there was consider
able loyal sentiment. not an element which became
loyal since tho occupation but OF men who were Prev
o4.y loyal: he brought in contact with property
holders aud the owners Of slaves and he was conrmed
in the opinion that they had not changed, but were OPP
posed TAI the Government; they were not Wiling 10
make their opposition physically. but secretly ana
quietly. they would always throw obstacles IN the way
Of the work of the Bureaus the issuing OF padons en-
boldencd and encouraged them TO exhibit spirit OF
defiance toward the Oliceis Of the Government and
toward loyal men
BKIG-cES DOoLITTIE's TESTIMONY.
Brigader-Geu. Doottle who served IN the north
eastern part Of Louisiana testes that among the bet
ter class Of citizens while be did not think there was
very hearty iloyalty perhaps there was disposition
10 conduct themselves IN support OF tue Government
The greater number perhaps regretted The war more
perhaps, rom Tie luct ihht tNtlF pIoIAIll was
siroycd and so much suffering cntailcd upon them,
than because of the undertaking itseif great many
sorry they had succeeded but were willing TO
accept the condition II things and make the best Of IT,
and do everything thew could TO support the Gov
crumen. and there were others who had Just as much
bitterness as ever toward the Union people.
TIE REy. jas. J.. RAYS TESTIMONY.
The Rev. Jas l.. Ray Agent of the Home Mission
ary Society who 10 Louisiana evangelical bus
mess tescs that while the people were disposed To
be loyal they st retain the old spirit of Secession;
they have bitterness Of feeling against The Union ele
mcni and especially against the old Union men of the
South the Government should keep the army there Tor
the protection Of Union men aud frcemen.
Mr.. D. y. BAYNEsS TESTIMONY.
Mr.. d. T.. Bnynes testified that he was resident OF
Rapdes Parish until the Rebels burned him out and
an indication of the Rebel feeling related how he had
been treated; the Rebels beat him violently and would
have murdered him but for the interference OF friends
because he had been in the Union army; be said II
would not be safe to withdraw the troops and that
Northern men are siigmatiled ms damned Yankees.
MR.. J. ". sHATFERs TESTIMONY.
Mr.. J. W. Shafler IN his testimony said lie found n
deep seated desire TO rcpuliae the National debt.