New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-24
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
Arrival Of Gems. sfeadmss and FaIierien-A
Rcncgnds Incorporation Progress Of Re-
uction-Preacb the Gospel Usdes
Dimcuities-Aucmpt 20 Mob the Rev. Mr..
Lewis By the Chivairy-The Chivsiry Ar
reaied-Pevsoual News.

Correspondence 9th n. y Tribune
CHARLESTON, S. C., May 10. 1854
Something of a sensation has been produced in
ally quiet city BY the arrivals of those Government
officials Gems Steaaman and Fullerton. The event wa
duly chronced by city papers and our citizens All
appear anxious to give them cordial welcome and assure
them of confidence them. If they do not the fair
est side of the Bureau here they will at least Of the
sunny South" that will not fail usa this uncture to be
radiant with her blandcst smiles OF loyalty When the
Bureau Department this section shall have all the
tents Of its drawers examined b. the sharp eyes OF
! these dignitares, we cannot vouch for the develop
of every bundle they may uRrOl but we are SURE
that Gen. Scott who is the acting Commission here, VIII
court the most rigid scrutiny, and cheeruy hand over
the keys with the pleasure which every honest man may
justly feel under an examination OF TINS KIND Gems.
Steadman and Fullerton are now absent from the ciYs
making their in regard to the state OF Affairs
upon the islands this locality. If the good most OBJ
yiously accomplished by the Bureau IN protecting the
rights of the people, and in supplying the wants Of the
destitute could be spread before the public In It's rus
light should have fears in regard to the verdict OF
the people Notwithstanding the cases that might bedss
tected Of Incompetence unaithfnes on the part OF
some who have been in Government employ But where
men have make out they expected to use The
material best suited to their purpose
This paper now published in this city, is in remarkably
good favor with the Southern press IL has been COM
mended by The Charleston Neus, Richmond EraniHev,
and kindred sheets. Those familiar with The Le9dey FOE
a weeks past will be ready 10 concede that It richly
merits al that been said ns favor from these sources
and much more of the sort. When paper started
IN the Of the loyal coored people of this section
is found SO changed and debased be fiwnng al the
feet of those who recently in rebellion against the
Government they must be strangely ungraeiu not to
give AZ feast the cheap return their worthless applause
J Leader has recently represented coored people here
as nnnes and puppets worked al the pleasure OF others adj
vsng them the favor of their former masters and
den0uncng those who are sustained as preachers and
teachers BIZ the lberaity Of Northern friends. AS mis
be supposed, the coored people are indignant meeting
the leading citizens held on Monday evening OF hs
present week to express their Indignation and arranging
for the starting of another paper that should ay pesens
their interests ard principles and not be found throwing
mud upon loyal from the last ditch OF the delnce
Confederacy Among the coored people here are found
many worthy citizens Of manly integrity and intelgencs
who to be sold into the service OF traitors eAss
II is the general feeling here that making slow
progress in the difficult work OF reconstruction TO Dc
neither out OF the Union in Is state Of painful sus-
pense that reminds Of the most delightful sensations
experienced here in working out the great problem OF Sc
cesson This suspicion of Southern loyalty TO men OK
southern honor when backed by their highest professions
of the Union and reverence for the Goyenmens
seems too insulting be patiently endured by citizens o.
such arstocrac blood All they ask now Is 10 Do smRY
trusted with place and power In the Government OF as
country and the privilege Of managing Their own anrs
but their past record stands slightly 70 the olscredt
professions, while their mPatlence TO manage me
freedmen aud the Yankees in their own way clearly re-
veal the fact that they would manage them now JUS.
they were managed during the Confederacy they haA
the chance TO accomplish their pleasure Facts are
stubborn things and speak for themselves and Their Ian
guage here too distinctly uttered to be misunderstood
notwithstanding the great effort that is now making TO
have all things appear favorable for tie purpose oil sa
ing the lost power and influence Of the South.
has just occurred here which illustrates Souheta
feeling now being encouraged aud developed by the
the Presiding Elder of the Charleston district Of the South
Carolina Mission Conference Of the NJ T. Church recently
went TO Banwe District near Midway Station. to attend
quarterly meeting lie preached on Sunday 10 quet,
orderly congregation of some five hundred persons III the
open air Those present were mostly freedmen he dls-
coursed from the text Sandfas the faith, quit you
like men" lie exhorted them cherish Christian
and hopes and to seek the development OF manly CHRIST
ian character by poteness industry and integrity; that
by patient toll and careful economy they would be sbs
to purchase land make themselves comfortable homes
establish schools and build churches. We are told by
person present the occasion that not word Wa
said by the reverend gentleman which any candid
Southern man could regard AS out OF character. AZ
the conclusion Of the sermon Mr. LOWS administered tns
ordinance of baptism 10 persons and the sacrament
200 members OF the church The congregation then
a. Mr. Lewis went TO the station 10 take the the
next morning for Charleston he noticed near by motley:
looking crowd of about 20 men, who by their dress and
annoaTance he indeed 10 be returned Confederate soldiers
and several OF them had revovers hanging from eaheru
belts bucked around their waists AS there was no depoe
building Mr. Lewis took his position under the shade ofs
tree near by and awaited the coming OF the train soon
two men from the company approached Mr. Lewis whom
he aterward learned known as W. Gilmore Simmss
jr and Daniel Rowe As they aRPr9aehea slns 10.
harangued the niggers here yesterday L. replies
am minister of the gospel and preached in The vicinity
niles " What authority do you wish VIII that of Gems.
Sckes or Devon Answerp s. replies "D-n Sckles and
Deyens and the whole Yankee nest have fought them
four years and want fight them four years more La
replies we ought 10 appeal 10 law TO have our grievances
reressed if have any" rs said we Will make and exc
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who polluted our soil you have boosted of liberation and
Yankee safety in South Carolina but we Will each you
different Many threats and insulting epnets were
used by both Of these men apparently win the design Oh
awakening response that should afford them pfctsfs
for pitching into their intended victim But MI Lewis
being cool Yankee aud betaying apparent passion o.
fear they failed TO work their plans as they nad anue
pated AS colored man in company with MI Lewis wne
had been al distance approached MI. Rowe uieN n,s
revolver upon him saying damned black sea go OaoA
or will blow out your brains AS the man turhed a'is
Mr. r. struck at him with his revolver which was Warded
of and the coored left without doing or saying any
thing TO excite abuse In the course OF the
Mr. evils was asked WHY he did not stay at such place.
over night adding that il they had known where he stayed
thew would have made mince meat OF him. MI. Lewis
was told not to presume 70 come again 10 that secon
preach and assured that they should hang 10 the n ee
The first Yankee preacher teacher, who might Be
found teaching the niggers IN that yclnity "hen
asked by Mr.. Lewis II they did NOT eccsps
the suatonf They replied that they accepted tne P9ncy
Of President Johnson but that of the damned Yam
Iaes Others from the crowd finally joined In tho Insults
and threats upon Mr. Lewis, one approaching MN usine
hod oaths said he ought 10 have bis throa CUT on sn
no and II any would join him, he would DO IL thon-
Much was said Of the SORT but hnay, much 10 mr.
Iewiss relief the cars came IN sight ana ne was a'a
10 take his departure for Charleston NO dou0t Mt.
Lewis owes much 10 his calm selipossessioh anu MS IN
mnassioned replies their insulting abuse as wen @
the fac, that he did not happen 10 meet tnese men VII u
LIGHT and when friendly eyes could witness the scene
be military is poweTess 10 protect our Whte ciu'
Fans bnt not SO as vet with the colored people, and Gen.
Devens has ordered the arrest OF Simms ana an
thew are TO brought before him at Charleston oaon
are the fruits that developing here, on the present pan
spirit of Slavery is again TO triumph and run ro e"
! tho overthrow Of freedom and equal nights. II, . .s
The military District Of Charleston, under the connana
of Maor-Gen Devens Of Massachusetts, mas peen sDo
shed ard troops from the Regular Army are peins
uted for the volunteer forces that we're previously on Gu
here. Gen. Devens is now on duty 10 ,ne pso sooa
10 return The military here has been OF great serve. NJ
controlling lie turbulent elements that astats socle