Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-02-08

Urn. SHBRMAhb hbtOhTs - VIC hed
something TO say in yesterdays HERALD
relative to the conflicting reports OF
Southern Affairs and Southern feeling.
Our Washington correspondent, in his
letter published this morning, takes a
Encouraging view Of the loyalty OF that
section, and describes q feeling OF dis
content and OF hostility TO the govern
ment which undoubtedly still prevails
among q large portion OF the lately re-
bellioas people. There is also evidence
OF o more favorable and encouraging
character, and by weighing the testlmo-
nv on both sides we shall be most likely
10 form conclusions approximating cor
Ssetpess. On Friday last the President
communicated to Congress report
made by Gen. Sherman on the ed OF
December, on the condition Of ArkaA-
sas, from which we extract the material
portion. Having described the condi-
sion OF the railroads in the state, and
recommended that the negro regiments
there be employed in completing the
railroad from Memphis to Little Rock,
upon o proposition Of the directors to
p az for the work In lands, Gen. Sherman
proceeds to say -
''I found all the troops in Arkansas
In good condition, and well command.
cd, Gen. Sprague being admirably adapt
ed TO his command. Gen. Sprague also
has the respect OF the civil and military
authorities. The negroes in Arkansas
can all tnd profitable and lucrative en-
ploym emit, and are protected in all their
rights and property by the civil authori-
ties. / met no one citizen or soldier
mho questioned or doubted that their
freedom was as well assured In Arkan-
sss as in Ohio. Gov. Murphy says that
negroes could acquire title TO real estate,
or any kind of property, and that the
eourts, both federal and state, would
protect thsn. There was an unusual
expression OF confidence in the present
6 condition OF Affairs, except on the part
OF some rebels who thought the present
Iest oath prescribed for them w&5 too
stringent and severe. A convention Of
them, convened I know not how, was
in session at Little Rock when l was
there, and committee from 1t waited
on Gen. Reynolds end myself, inviting
ps 10 attend. We agreed to go, pro-
yided no debate or proceedings were in
progress during our visit. On our en-
trance to the hall the president ad-
dressed us in language as loyal and
earnest as possible, and asked our adj
vice. responded, and gave them the
best advice | knew how, amounting
substantially as follows: That political
matters, since the conclusion OF hostlll'
ties, had progressed and we've still pro-
crossing as fast as they could expect ]
that | doubted If any action on their
part would be regarded as the act OF Ar
kansas, but that any respectful repre-
sentaton Of facts from them In their
individual capacities, in the nature OF
petition TO Gen. Reynolds TO president
johnson, or to the National Congress-
wOuld doubtless receive every proper
consideration. At the same time | called
their attention 10 the poverty OF then
country and how mach tetter 1t woald
he for them To give their persoual attea
Mo- each to their own affairs rathet
fhan bother themselves with the general
matter Of politics. After leaving Little
Rack | learned that the Convention had
adjourned 20 that | hope things wil
remain as quie; as before.
Judeed, 20 isr as my ooSeTvatiot
goes, lhera ~ perfect satisfaction felt by
all clasues Of people. except on the par
of yer, few who aye looking 10 failure
comh1nations involving the local aux
nnimporiauS state Offices. / found ev
ervWherp in the south large numhel
OF cur Ulcers and soldiers looking GU
for laud and employment; spd deno
not that duriug tbs next year All M
land which Ia clear will be under out,
1aGeB--s isrgr part Of 1t unoer the q
TtcIiOn q energetic yoSpg mes-ak
shat al branches o. ba,iusSE la ATkas
sas will be stimulated ny TIE prrseno
Of claas Of uscn ~Ssch has nss hereto
& Gore existed IN that stSle. Sage ind
vidpaIs no~ tTave3 ~usarn@s fr~gs ot,
aart OF tho state 20 anui&eF, AND G'-s
R.y polds IL raTtIy cs4, sI'4u So nG'r
Snilnary psutect@sn 10 Any oss. whAr Q
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