The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-22

this unusual circumstance the door forced open and
the PROSTATE and almost nanimate form OF The Colonel
In his suit OF gray the floor disclosed 10 their view
On q table close by bottle labelled chloroform
which at once explained the whole affair number OF
letters were thon found in the handwriting Of the Colo
mel addressed TO several Of his friends and
relatives, and As these were supposed TO ar
ford clue TO the cause of the rash
act, some of them promptly opened. Medical
Md IN the meantime had been sent for and number OF
prominent physicians arriving found the victim
deadly stnpor with symptoms of apopexy Restora-
uves were however, at vigorously applied, and the
body shortly afterwards gave signs approaching
scousnes The colonel is considered said 10 be out
OF danger, though still 10 exceedingly critical and
feeble condition
When the letters read the assigned by the
colonel for tho fearful step he about to take were
found 10 be manifold but it plainly evident the de-
termination 10 end his existence was superDduced BY
depression OF spirits He stated his prospects in the fa-
tnre gloomy and dsprtng; the past was full OF
recoccnons had determined 10 die rather
than live his native State (which he would not eavel
in it's present condition Pecuniary embarrassment was
another OF The reasons assigned.
The unfortunate affair has caused much pam among
large circle Of friends, and indeed, the whole com
munty, where no both respected and beloved by all
10 hsrassna and dsagreeable thoughts resulting from
loss Of property, his disfranchisenent and the present
deploraDle state Of the country.
Bfrscoe q. Baldwin s brother OF John II. Baldwin,
late speaker of the Virginia House OF Delegates and
one Of The leading politicians IN the state He entered
the Confederate army early commencement OF the
waY in a subordinate position, but his ability
ordnance officer placed him at the head OF that de-
partment in Lees army Though this position renewed
HIM from any exposure in the eld he Is said to have
distinguished himself for gallantry many
memorable occasions. He surrendered at Apo
National Express Company, became one or
chief superintendents the duties of which Office be
discharged with great ability until the company became
bankrupt. Since this time Colonel Baldwin, who, pos
sessed OF talents which wonid be valuable 70 any
munity in which he lived, has remained unemployed.
He Is tall commanding in appearance dign6ed in de-
and in his manners II Is hoped that
be Will speedily and relieve the minds OF
ions friends aud relatives.
Political matters a. q stand still and will continue
so until registration completed with the exception OF
any excitement that may be caused by the advent Of
trumpets of that party at the South The resident rep
r"senta,ives or the radicals who chiefly Of
sn Stamp o. Governor b,o~now ana par
by the arrest OF Jedediah X. Hayward or their
party, for infammatOry harangues 10 the c0lored
people here beng required 10 give bonds in the sum OF
1000 10 keep the peace and properly depot himself In
future rhis wholesome lesson has not been lost upon
Hunnicutt, who now IS mild as a lamb in his diminutve
vocatng conhscation &c, prefers not to speak at ALL
which s no, only wise and sensible CONCLUSION, but
by which the community will be much benefited.
The marked contrast between the addresses OF Horace
Greeley Gerrtt Smith aud others have spoken
spooCneS
tuted leaders OF blacks this city, il rapidly pro-
ducing reaction OF political ideas In the minds Of this
race, and they now commence TO hook with more
brotberly and benevolent intentions towards those
whites whose property they have lately been camoring
for The deuded hearers OF Hunn,cutt begin to see
they were mised for political ends only designed 10
benefit INSCRIPTIONS politicians, through their votes,
without at all consulting the interests Of the people
our common country.
When registration commences an active political cam
pagn will be inaugurated the contest being between
conservatives radicals The former may be cassed
Txl~
Bolts and Governor Perpoint while the radicals will
be only represented by OF miserable incendares
easily be imagined which Of these parties will be
cessfu.
Judge Underwoods court, now in session, will adjourn
next week. IL is stated large number of individuals
have been presented and indicted for grave Offences
treason being ono Of the principal These will how
ever, appear wnen the Grand Jury is discharged.
Radical sincerity Begins 70 bc DonbteA at
the South Views about Davis-Enecta Of Ell.
forts TO Compel Social Equality with the
NexrOes-Gcrrit Saith and Greeley in Rich.
RscsxeSp, Va, May ls, 1897.
The impression Is fas; settling upon the public mind
Of Virginia and other southern States that the object OF
the radicals in sending violent radical parsans TO deliver
addresses the South to procure prcteIts for defer
ring the work of reconstruction by insgating and
goading both violent personal collisions So
cautions the conservatives avoiding furnish the
desired pretex that they orbear TO the
usual eeconeering appliances 20 gain the negro vote
rhcy fully determined defeat every sinister effort
D. the radicals prolong the present anomalous
II affairs At the South ana very willing yield up
II claims TO the negro for the sake OF peace and
speedy reconstruction
# the apprehensions entertained by The conservatives
majority in the State conventions be wel founded the
peaceful considerations which enjon indifference in
contest involving much for them must be very pow
srful fhe impression generally prevails tha, the radi
raj programme is, should they gam ascendancy in
he Southern States TO enlarge the scope OF disfran
rhisement to embrace a suiIice number TO
luce the white vote below the negro standard. The
Reconstruction act already prescroes who dsqua-
bed and provides moreover that the consstu ons OF
the several Southern States order acceptable TO
Congress must 10 the negroes equal rights with
the whites but will doubt that the constitutions
would he less acceptable 4 they enlarged the present
margin of disqualification regards whites. Congress
says shall require condition OF reconstruction,
that certain white voters shall be dsanchisd and dis
qualified from holding oace; but they don't say we viii
reject yoar constitutions II you enlarge The margin or
disqualification dlsfranchisemeni beyond the class
paricusrized by the Reconstruction bill on the
contrary. the convection generally obisns that the con-
count
IL is the apprehension Of such pocy the par, OF
the radicals that induces conservatives TO make any
acve effort TO defeAi radical ascendancv the
elections. And with such motives 10 incte them
ss furnished by the obvious necessity OF counter
acting radical designs as means o, securing adequate
future political rights they prefer to forcso the usual
sIpedents in election in order 10 avoid giving
occasion for any complaint or furnishing any prc,ext
Tor postponng the work OF reconstruction. II the
rsioals are determined 70 accomplish this they will
make pre,ex, II one Is not made for them The people
" the South determined, II the work or recon
strpcton IS defeated, tina, the responsibility shall
lay with them. They have resolved keep the peace
strictly no matter what the provoratlons its breach
may Dc and to conform 10 every particular TO the terms
OF the Escoustruction bill
Moss people here condemn DAVIS movements in New
YORK HIS guarded reserve, his clos. seclGsion and
stsashy movements would seem to indicate fear of
arrest, Or an Apprehension Of peronsl violence uube
coming IN one who always pridcd himself bis courage
and indrerence 20 popular hostility. The people here
are OF toe opinion that little Difference 10 the
popular desire 10 aud talk HIM would not in