The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-22
Reports Of The Special C0rrespsa
ents OF the Herald.
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THE RECENT ELECTION In RICHMOND
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Fight in Fayetteville Between North Caro-
lininnS ard Soldiers.
Great Satisfaction with Gem
eral Candy.
lie RECENT ELECTION In RICHMOND
vIR GINA.
EclAl CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HeHALu.


Modincatiou Of the oyster Inw-The Negroes
voting-The Africaniz'ng Process-Sceues
at the PcII--rceIing Between the Racos-
ImpressioBs and Conciusions-Tho Collector.
ship-HeaIth of John M. Boftr.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept 10, 1857.
Tho Oyster law. passed by the Legislature, was
found DO oppressive persons engaged that trade
sad the tax snch that prevented competition with
ths oystermen Of other States Represent having
been made 10 this effect to General Schoaed issued
order modifying the law. This is quite extensive
and profitable trade this State and affords an annual
revenue OF some millions
For the dst time in the history OF this far famed city,
che negroes have voted. and illegally too as il 10
commended The question at ISSUE be decided by the
public voice. was, should Richmond subscribe mil
lions her quota Of tho subscription build the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad II commended the negroes
had no right 10 vote. not being property holders and
also not being qualified registered voters; upon
which grounds tho officers OF the election refused
record their votes until siographIc order from Gene
raj Schoaed then at Fortress Monroe decided in favor
of Cuffe ~ 4 voter II amusing in the extreme to
witness thu eela with which tho sooty suffragans
invaded t1s sacred precincts Of the polling booths
90 the Infinite DISGUST OF the Cavaliers Of The nrst
families They rushed to the polls aud enjoyed
tne czeniIng sensation OF casting their FIRST vote,
they did in the days Of slavery the pleasures Of their
Christmas holiday and many and udicrous were the
expressions remarks let fall on this auspcous occa
son by the unsophstcaed Sambo 1t safo say that
ea. few OF them kne. what they were really voting for
and one swarthy sable citizen when asked Are you for
the subscription. or aganst9N answered "Skrpton; Use
done glib Mr.. hupnicur huff skrp,ion already and
amt gwine TO glib eny mo-" Showing coucusyey two
ficsthe voters extreme ignorance aud Hunpcutts i'm.
position Tho latter gentleman had however advocated
the SUBSCRIPTION both IN his dinnutive paper and IN
nighy harangues so that the majority OF the negroes
knew thoy were not to vote against and they would
then be right Had tho Great Mogu opposed it, they
would have boon as unanimous against the skrpton."
The measure vas carried by majority OF whites even
leaving the blacks out OF the question: and many whites
Who were anxious FOR its success turned away with
icathlng from the persprng, swel,erng Of black
humanity crowdng elbowing and pushing eagerly for
sard to the polls, as II for life and DEATH aroma
arising, rnder the burning OF MONDAY sun, that
vas neither agreeable much OF nducement to the
cavaliers 70 push In and vote.
The observer OF this first experiment In the African
ikng process in Virginia cannot fail to be sadly i'm.
pressed draw the scene ominous and dire con.
illusions FOR the future of this old Common wealth. At
sone OF the booths determinations made and the
place Of voting for the Anglo Saxons had different en-
trance and sgrsss from that OF the Africans Mscegen
alton in this respect avoided each keeping his
sde and displaying sort Of sullcu, logged silence
the ono and tn cxulant eer the ohor the rowning
orows OF the whites and tho dark flashing OF the
blacks, showing too conclusively deep seated
forth In sea Of blood desolaton and des,ruction
deadly hostility. During the holding OF elections
at each booth company OF tho Eleventh regulars with
brsting bayones martial aspect and determined MEN,
were s.asoaea as menace and curb upon tho dense
pre,cxt 20 break forth in all its fury. Virginia must
soon be radically reconstructed according the pre-
scribed plan il reaction al tho North does
her and Schoelds bayorets will bristle at elections
longer. will the veteran Eleventh exercise such
potont influence on the black mob they once dispersed
hero whom the verge OF riot. VINO then will keep
the peace between the two racesp Who then will
control thu des'ines OF this grand and noble
Stste2 What will no the fate OF the
exalted to position which already has shown
its pernicious effects Time alone can
those grave and solemn questions. The negro has
voted in Virginia and his freedom has been sanctifed
by tho ballot VII he bear his hopors with becom-
ing modesiy and humblenessS Will 1t prove a blessing
cursor Time will tell
The appointment OF General John r. milford Col
tector OF Internal Revenue gives in1nte satisfaction to
all classes, the extreme radicals who had two
political one and not made for political purposes and 10
consequently regarded more as compromise between
extreme factions than anything else. So that the Presi
dent has done act that pleases all parties Milford
IS n native Of New YORK, and prior - the war was
engaged in commercial pursuits in Oswego. He en-
tered the army early the war, serving "a cap
and in the Third regiment OF New York vol
untesr cavalry HIS business capacity and ability gained
FOR him in 1868 the appointment by the Secretary OF
War OF Commissioner OF Exchange. which position no
allied with remarkable hdety 10 the close Of the
gaining the respect OF both and the confidence OF
his government. Since that period he has made this
ness, beiLg now the President OF an extensive sats
company tnis state. Tho removal OF James ID re-
c'ried as justly proper by The mercantile community
here.
John N. BOtts Is reported in n very bad state or
health, his consultation shattered and his condition alto
gether very precarious His friends extremely so
lcitous about hm-