Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-11
MOBILE, ALA Apri 10, 1866.

MOBILE, ALA Apri 10, 1866.
One year ago, and the universal cry Of the
South was slamentation over the death of Pres
ldent Lincoln, claiming to have lost in him their
best friend, and in the same breath bemosning
the succession of Mr.. johnson, as their worst
enemy. Now President johnson is their boast-
ed champion, aud in him they feel as if the
morning Of the Confeleracy was breaking We
think no time for two years previous TO the sur
render of Lee were their hopes Of establishing
a Southern Conieieracy as sanguine a. now
bat change aud y hat acOmmehtary
Slavery Is extinct. and so regarded and con-
sidered by the South; yet such i the autagouism
OF feeling toward the North. that 10 the event OF
rupture between parties North. the South would
De almost unit IN support Of Mr.. johnson in
whatever course he might pursue, and in that
support be facilitated as the government is SO
reducing the forces throughout the disloyal
States as TO render their presence little else than
mythical. The garrison OF Mobile to-day will
not exceed 100 soldiers, and a SUutherner, and
at this time especially, will procure a weapon Of
some description before he suppl,s the wants Of
nature and it is well kuOGu by those having
the means Of knowing, that the South Is well
supplied with arms, 10 say uofh.ug OF the arse
munitions Of war belonging 70 Government
Mount Vernon arsenal, in this State. is ga'ri-
sJued by one company Of the 9Th Imam
try, and contains 70 our personal knowledge.
thousands OF muskets and hundreds Of pieces Of
field and seige artillery, and the people are all
soldiers, 20 that in the event ofa divided North,
an opportunity TO establish Southern indeprn-
de1ce would, we believe, most promptly be
seized upon. That II Is talked by men, old and
young, we can substantiate 10 the satisfaction Of
the most incredulous. DO you realize these facts,
or will you cling 10 the worst Of delusions, VIZ
that the South are 50 utterly crushed as no lon
ger to be feared
Ii Mr.. johnson is determined to make an
issue with Congress upon the principle OF re-
construction, he will be supported by the entire
South as well as By bis party North, and Ike
the traitor Sec etary Floyd, he has in his power
that which viii almost secure II not quite the
success Of his plans. President johnson, his
power, Northern division Of sentiment and the
support Of the South, are something well worth
giving due appreciation. Appearances to-day
Of a cordial union Of sections are not as favor
able as one year ago, when Fort BlakelY'' was
carried by direct assault.
some Gays since the Fire Department Of Mo-
bile celebrated their - IA anniversary, and
v1ie it was fine display in itself, 1t was
throughout an expression Of disoyalty Not
one nato. al emblem in all the trapping, but the
entire trucks, SC, were drapei IN mourning Tor
Confederate dead, and one engine was a Conieier-
ate tag IN a prominent position with notices
not very agreeable for Union soldier 10 look
upon; even the dress Of the fremen partoOk Of
the same in the selection Of co 0rs AMI devices.
Admiral Semmes is candidate for the Office Of
Probate Judge Of Mobile county, and j. said, by
an enthusiastic admirer in the morning paper,
10 have "takeu his place by the side Of utien-
dorii, Vattel and Wheaton for his decision on
the high as" Furthermore, " The PresiSent
released him with a full understanding that he
Is 10 rua.' Comment Is unnecessary. The
steamship Margaret, which LEFT here a few days
since 70 Brazil with cargo OF ex-Southern
Chivalry. has returned and ne whole scheme Of
emigration is abandoned. Cause smallpox