New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-18

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as witness in between white men, but where sisLer
party is colored, his evidence will be taken.
Mr. WILsoy-Then IL we to Rebel shoot down
loyalist we could not act witness In such essef
Gen SmADMAy-No; you could lot.
Mr. Wusoy-Suppose the combatants were both eolored
could white man act as witness
Gen. srEApMAy-Yes according to Virginia awi you can
the white witness in your case there Is "nee you
have the advantage Of the white man.
A. A. PoRTLocK-I have been in the United States Navy
and honoraby discharged after the waf would Ike 70
cite You where Rete is trying to rob mother In
law Of piece propery it is all she owns the case was
brought up before the Virginia Civil Court Mr. Pepper being
COUNSEL it has postponed and expect the civil aubor
ties are waiting that the Bureau may be abolished and the
military withdrawn then they will dpoess this poor woman
Of al she has.
Gen. SrEApNAs-I cannot act as lawyer, OF give ad'e
on these Subjects this not my mission want 20 DC IN
formed Of the way bring about peace 40 that u WI"
get up all the evidence that can 70 lroeee'
on my mission Do you think that justice viii be done ue
coored people at the Civil Courts If the Bureau abolished
Mr. PoRuocK-I do not; hope the Government will re-
the Bureau and give the protection OF tne miay
When we recognized tLen think 1t VII be hSe
to talk abou: abolisbng the Bureau and not until theD
want to see peace.
NICHOLAS B.RBouR-I think that when become free.
they ought have chance to enjoy their freedom DO not
think that when we grow up from childhood and become men,
and arrive al manhood ought always remain under
the parental roof
lam discharged United States seamen; when enlisted
to fight the battles OF my country did not expect when the
war was over that would have to apply the General Gov
eminent to give guard when wanted to travel from
place place native countyi did lot THINK that
il would be needed after the war at any rate.
mean to say that when Rebellion crushed and
restored to our distracted country did not expect u
would be necessary keep guard my own house. and TO
be armed 10 the teeth Keep down the Rebels thought tho
Government strong enough enforce her laws rounded
on the fundamental principles Of the Government did Dot
expect be guard the balance of my days but the way
things have turned up it seems Sc.
thought when the Civil Rights bill became Law that
would be enforced by tie Government.
Ibid not expect to see law for white and another
for black men, eIpected all tried in the same Court
BY the same law
Ny idea to teach oil rka, the law is and then Try al
alike Have distinction account Of race or color Let
the same physic both the white and black ase IL the
white Union man dies also willing TO die
with him. aud vice Ifhe lives want TO live also
We have both been the sufferers let both reap the
common benefit.
The Bureau must remain a while longer, but do rot want
10 be arey dependent the Government for military aid and
interference may live here AID ENJOY the fruits Of ny
labor
Pot us oil upon our own uries an give u ' 1" se'
chance.
Had it not been for tie blacks Union white Of he
GEN SrEADsSDo you think justice would be sbowu yea
by the State courts If tie Bureau removed
Mr. BARBouRKeep the Buren, for five at least aud
think the result will be good All the people ootn
white and black will then have chance during that tine
to 20 to school and End olt the way to be happy
Bot am in favor of settling he whole matter right on sIe
spot BY giving all exercise of the right OF suffrage The
ballot in the hands Of 100000 loyal do the Whole
thing and think that this is tie quickest and cheapest way
to settle question II this done aad free schools estao
throughout the length and dh of the South God
a short time will DO the balance
JAMES BRYANT tell you 10y dear Sir il impossible ci
US to get justice before the State Their prejudice is SO
strong against us they all their they
| had any.
Mr. KEuNe-If there were n code of lws to govern The
Da,eau tuen we would know better what to do What law
are ~ to be governed by
Gen SrEApMAs-You have a right to and be sued, "a
testify u the civil courts the duties of the Bureau must Do
turned 10 the civil courts had This better oe done VINE
the military remain
Mr. KEING-I think it best get the Virginia courts IL
the habit Of doing Us Justice Ror while the military here;
then it will them after the military with
drawn.
Gen srEapu.y-You must the Virginia while
the military think your proposition sensible
Mr. wnsoSSuppoe do not ger fair trial at the bands
of tie State courts will have right 10 make an appes
from them
Cen STEADNAN-t ertalnt; YOU en- appear 10 tLNe"
States Courts
JAMES NcKLEs date First SeFgelnt Co l. lst L. ;. C. c..
We know get justice at the State courts they
do not recognize have any rights white have
We must nave who shall compose the courts then
get justice, aud not until then.
know that my former master Geo Brambe) would shoot
me down he could get chance because went into me
Union army When l returned from the battlefield was
wiling to take his hand but he scorDed with contempt
At the breaking out Of the my old master was
cripple; lie had his Leg broken. nmssi and
attended to him faithfully and thought be would be glad c
see me on my return the went TO him, ard
took hold Of bis hand and shook it three times but he failed 10
return the compliment let him alone since II be
needs my assistance at any time am ready to 10 what
Mir. wnsoy-Does the Government recognize the Virgins
courts
Gen srEAp.S-It does Ii the action of the State courts
oppressive application can he made to the United States
courts. the same as in c'ses between white men,
Mr. WILSON, think il we had the exercise OF the right Of
suffrage might then be safe abolish the Bureau and until
we do this unsafe and cannot enjoy freedom We
are anxious to vote because right to do Our fore
fathers exercised this right in the dark days OF our country
and why cannot this enlightened sgei We have poed
our vote the battle fed why cannot We poll at the bal
lot box five are allowed the Of the bullet to 'upIr
Rebellion why not in'ssnty use the ballot TO
keep aorn rebellion
Educate people Of tie South learn them that We have
laws that we have country Government and that the
laws OF the Government be enorced then the
great barrier inequality and put all on the same ootnt,
and we will then all be respected by the whites OF the South
and by all hope the Bureau may yet remain until tbs
is done hone the military Will be removed until this
one a