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The New York herald., 1867-04-20
mis- SIS sIPPI.

The Necessities Of the Political Condition
south-Lcttcr from Ex-Governor McRae, OF
Mississippi. f hH
the jackson iMiss9 Clarion, April lo--Barksdalo's
paper-publishes q letter from Ex-Governor John J.
Mcao OF that State upon the necessities OF tho polt
cal condition South, and pronouncss u calm and
statesmanlke review Of the political situation The
Clarion continues fet To aa.#rNMts@ Y
If the armies OF the Union had been defeated, the
Confederate States would have becn masters OF their
own destiny, and Their sovernmeDs would have BEEN
resulted otherwise. Our armies surrendered uncon
ditonay to superior forces tho Confederacy swept
out OF existence and the United States governments
acyrired the power 10 rule over us. We can no
more resist this decree OF tho God OF Battles than
stop tho wheels Of time In the exercise or lis acquired
power that governments has prescribed tho conditions ON
which the Confederate states may resume their places
in the Unon; out has left 10 them the cnoico Of
ganizng on these conditions or remaining under martial
ss a. day ' McR"o a'' sSs
dion IL rs the part OF wisdom for people TO
adopt the former alternative and TO enter vigorously
upon ne % business OF reconstruc.ion which must be
and anarchy-this night Of gloom and uncertainty.
EX-GOVERNOR MRAE's LETTER.
In the course OF his letter. which Is addressed Rev.
Bishop Payne and dated Buscatunna Mss, March 80,
Ex Governor McFsae sayS:-
belong 10 the excluded class in the organization OF
tho state government because the people OF Mississippi
have heretofore reposed their confidence in mo in too
high degree one Of their public mon. Il would
sacrifice anything for them and I say to
them, through you, willingly sacrifice for their sake oil
right to ofcc position and suffrage under those recon-
structlon measures, Of which am BY them debarrod,
and advice those who entitled under those acts 70
register and vote. +
So far tho freedmen are concerned would not ad-
wise them register or 10 unless shall appear that
bad likely 10 improperly influence them and lead
them astray In that event they ought 10 register ana
people should advise with them and enable them
vote incllIgcnty. As their friends are they
ours aud will provo themselves when issue shall
be made 10 test that question know II was a convlc
the part Of the ultra sboltoniss tnow radicals,
before secession, II resulted In war; that when tho
proclaimed TO be for the emancipation Of
tho slaves tbero would be general insurrcction--
u was SERIOUS apprehension on the part Of our own
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oINIA.


Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Of White and
Colsred Men at Petersburg.
RICHMOND. Va, Aprt 10, 1867.
ina larasss and most enthusiastic meeting Of whites
ana blacks n yet held Virginia under the ccons,ruc
scn act came Oh evening in the Court House square
Of Petersburg The intelligence and respcctabity Of
she white ana coIorcd community were represented.
Nr n n McIlwane was called 70 the chair, and ,. p.
Williamson appointed secretary The following resou-
lions were read and unanimously adopted
Resolved, That We agree to accept and perform in
ocd faith the and conditions prescribed by the
Congress of the United States as the terms and oond
ons upon which Congress has agreed to restore Virginia
70 her place In the Union.
Resolved That we recognize and accept a. an essential
mart of tad terms and conditions the proposition tnat
the political power Of the State which has heretoiore
been welded by white men Alone shall hcnceorn oe
possesssd and exercised by white and black men alike
Constitution shall be framed for Virginia, which shall
provide that all men, white black without reference
% previous condition Of scrvtude, shall be perfectly
leaes and power and Of civil rights and that ell laws
creating distinctions differences Of any sort between
pcrsonsof different races shall be UNCONSTITUTIONAL null
and void. +, }N g N.N
Resolved, rhatws win support candidate for this
convention will not pledge himself TO carry out IN
good fath the foregoing propositions and 70 tne
We viii cooperate cordially with all good men, white or
black, who honestly desire tho same result
Resolved That We invite the colored men OF Peters
burg freedmen and the born free alice 70 Join us 70
attend political meetings 70 participate in our doio
erations and freely their opiuions and wishe
and We them that they shall receive all the
consideration and respect 10 which they are entitled as
equal participants with in political power and legal
rights
After tho adoption Of tho resolutions loud calls were
made for Mr.. John Lyon, who came forward and ro-
spondsd In ono Of his happlest eaorle Ais remarks
we're loudly spplaudsd throughout
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Lecture by n Celorcd Methodisf Cierss ma "a
In NTississippi.
Irrom the Raymon

From the Raymond tMiss) Gazette
We were invited on Monday evening lass 70 attend
lecture at the Methodist church In this town. 10 tho COZ
orcd population, from the Rev. Thomas stvinser tco
orcd, OF the African Methodist connection. We
listened aftenvey all the speaker had TO say on the
OCCASION and take pleasure IN bearing Testimony IN
this public manner 10 tho general appropratensss o
his remarks, well as 20 the sound, prscsicai and
wholesome advice which he administered, ootn
10 blacks and whites, In view OF tho recent acts OF
the federal Congress- and the presence among us OK
the military bill government oayonets for the en-
forcemeut OF liza provisions The speaker counseiied =
forbearing and friendly spra mutual and just under
standing-batween the races IN our midst; aud no
especially advised the freedmen 10 conuc: theseves
in all hs relations OF life, changed and snrprslus ~
they are TO the respect and the sympathy ana
the friendship the confidence and the support si
the white race here at home. among whom they
have ever lived, and among whom they expect To
continue to live, He told his colored friends thai
Congress had forced the right OF suffrage ON
thcm without solicitation their parth end having
been thus invested and having thus become hentincd
with tho country this important relation, was their
Duty as should be their pleasure, 70 study tho best IN
teress q the country 70 remove all cause OF complaint
against themsevss to do their whole duty 70 those oy
whom they arc surounded 10 look for friends nj home
rather than abroad and In oil things 70 trust IN that
righteous God who rules earth well as IN heaven,
and who 'doeth all things wen
So far arc advised the lecture quite ~ &C
ccptaho 10 the Intelligent blacks present was un-
Objectionable TN view or ahe situation' 20 those OF
the audience who wcrc Of the other
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Q oEoRoIA. E

The Colored Vote In Town and Country-ke-
construction in OgIethorpe County, sc.
Correspondence Of the Augusta (Ga Daily Press Z
General Pope's order on assuming command univcr-
sally desmsd moderate, conciliatory and encouraging,
and that II We take things as they are however they may
be unlike what wish them to BE- We can soon regain
our liberties aud reacqure the right to regulate our do
mestic Affairs in our own way, undcr laws Of our own
making and rulers OF our own selection.
There is not one in hundred Of the population who
permitted to do So who will not promptly register
snd s
ercsed and the very best available chosen TO repre-
sent the county in the State Convention.
The negroes are thoroughly informed - to their now
political rights and naturally elated by their
elevation bus far from their manifesting any dispo
stion TO antagonxe the white race abandon their duties
as aborer or disturb tho relations which have existed
between them and their employers they seem II poss-
BILE more dligent orderly, respectful and ooedent than
with the whites and Identify their aims and interests
with those Of the whose lands they cultivate and
The radical demagogues who hope to array the black
against the white vote and expect, in this way TO cat
fire. will be sorciy disappointed whom the time comes to
count the votes In large cities and towns, where the
idc and proiqate negroes have congrcgatcd In large
numbers they may succeed partially but IN the country
thcy viii utterly fail
Iheard Of instance which occurred in this county
q few days ago, when planter inormed his hands.
most Of whom used to be his slaves, that Congress
had given them the right TO VOTE and by the same act
him him FIT. if il would do any good il the oOored people
were to send on petition to have his disability re-
moved II II would s'cvery darkey In the settle
ment would be proud to sign It," The existence Of
such feeling as this strongly tends TO dispol the
gloomy apprchensons Of the negro vote, and to dis
courage tho attempts of radical agators to stir up
strife between the races.
Let cite another instance illustrating the same
feeling At Athens in the neighborng county Of Clark,
there took place, few days ago. an election BY the
freedmen Of delegate TO attend coored educational
convention to meet In Macon. There were two cand
dates Matt DAVIS and Jim Bacon the former presenting
himself conservative ana the friend Of the white
OF the South, and the latter put forward radi
cal aud the antagonist Of the white men In all things
whether social political. Matt Davis was elected by
an overwhelming majority No white man nterfered
in the least degree and the dcfoatod candidate now en-
phatcay denies that he n q radical that he ever held
tho sentiments which were imputed TO him.
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Z E ExAs.

Ex-rresident Burnett of Texas out In letter
mending the frank acceptance Of the Congressi ona
reconstruction pan N
General Griffin and Governor Throckmorton OF Texas,
are to co operate together in the registration Of voters
The former says anxious not to so Of the State
for regste and 10 desrous OF obtaining tho names Of
all persons, irrespective Of color thai are qualified TO
act in this capacity.
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From the Toronto Telegraph. April H.
Not a little curiosity has beon felt the humber Of
members tho Confederate Cabinet. The ~. John
Journal processes TO learned fio private
fun particulars concerning H. The Cabinet ~ 10 be
posed twelve ministers of whom viii bo heads Of
departments and two hold seats In tho Cabinet without
office. Tho Executive programme for the heads Of de
partments viii be follows President OF tho Counc
Minister OF Finance Postmaster General, Provincial Sec
rstary Attorney General solicitor General. Minister of
Public Works Minister Of Fisheries and Nav gaton Min
lister of Agriculture Minister Of War;
The President OF the Senate will be member OF the
Executive, and two offices. according 10 the
English custom, may be given House oil Lords
the Senate The Journal thnks that In the first cabi
which will be formed under the premiership OF j.
A. Macdonald, two heads OF departments will ho
signed TO each Of tho maritime provinces The Depart
or Finance and Fisheries been spoken oi In
connection with New brunswick wbilc Nova Scotia may
contribute the Solicitor General and the Provincial sec
refarv IN Cabinet
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Good Feeling and Friendly Co.Operat
9z Between Whites and Blacks. &
from the Richmond Whig April lAl


tits q the nrst mporancs to- the present tranquility
and future prosperity a this state that there should be
good understanding, good feeling and friendly o-ope
ration between the two races Their political rights and
privileges are the mme-they both vrginians, and
on yipinia soil they will both have 70 live and dia
alienation and snmity are sown win hereafter reap
never ending harvest Of woe. Those bad men
Who for despicaby selfish purposes endeavoring to
array the blacks hostility 70 tho whites, and thus
pave the way for conflict OF races and interminablo
strife between labor and capital mot only enemies
Of the two races but OF religion the peace Of society
and good government They are hcses hundni generi&
They deceving and bstrayng the coored people, and
making promises they will never be able 70 fulfil
In the beginning Of this order OF things Ia very
important that the whites and the blacks should take
counsel together 50 that they may come to friendly
understanding and lay the groundwork for harmonious
political cooperation. By keeping apart 40 just
tendency II the colored people desire to consult with
and to call upon leading white citizens to attend their
meetings and participate In their proceedings, all they
have do is TO make their wishes known. Thew do not
need to be told that respectable white will not de-
ceye mislead them, and the they establish
communication between themselves and such the better
Il will be for us ALL and the sooner they will get re-
lief from the tyranny Of that miserable faction
whose exactions In the way both OF contribu-
tons and service becoming intolerabe. Upon the
discretion wisdom and good feeling of those Of our
white citizens who may be called upon to address the
colored people everything depends. II they would
faithfully subscrve tho good work they will have
zens with all the rights and privileges OF SUCH that
they their masters and that their votes are
good and effective those Of the whites We expect
the best results from the plan Of action about being
inaugnrated and hope that leading citizens among both
the whites and the blacks will participate actively in it,
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people, But the negroes never more aithfu ,han
during the var They are fres-their condition s
cbang1d and witneas oar csrs the fanatclsrn which
has liberated will exsrminats them. We should cherish
for them noshing but sympathy they win be our friends
and wo viii b. their protectors until their race i run
What our people have TO do Is TO conform 10 the
Legislation Oh Congress under the sherman Military mn
and the Supplementary act 10 carry II out BY tnis
means our Sss may be restored 10 tne Unon and our
condition perhaps DO bettered II not, We may be
evsd from evils which threaten us IN the future
than these propose. IL 10 hard 20 be driven
to the WALL but when we are we cannot 30 behind IL
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From Tho Now Orleans Republican, April 10
General Sheridan has issued an order appointing
military commission for the trial Of Mr.. WALKER ana
such other persons may be properly brought before
the necessity for this order arises from the fact
that tho said Walker, who killed man some time
since In one Of the country parishes brought
70 trial for tho act but simply subjected TO mock
examination and Immediately released.
II Ia rumored that certain we'll known persons who
prominent either principals accessories, in
tho bloody scenes Of the 30th July last, may have
opportunity to defend themselves before this tribunal
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OF the parishes sss az thc Mississippi and from the
First infantry Twentieth infantry, Fourth cavalry ana
Thirty infantry the county seat OF each Of the
parishes west OF the Mississippi and south OF Red rver
Very respectfully your obedient servant
GEO l. HARTSUFF,
Assistant Adjutant General
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midwinter or partial hanging, which sometmes over
not have been bad this 70 have been oad enousn
ana there Is no doubt that the long and weary years OF
tho war were long and weary indeed 70 thees mountain
eers Pundered by both sides hunted and fo.ced nso
the rebel army there 70 have been mot me sma
est modlcum OF comfort doled out 70 them. ssrsnge
real 10 othersl With IL added luxury TO luxury
rom others took the absolute necessarss OF is
and shut out the last ray Of hope OF better days.
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Steam from Belize 60 Now Orleans.


At meeting Of the merchnts In Belize. held the day
after the arrival Of sieamshp General sherman from
New Orleans Is unanimously resolved 10 establish
monthly steam line from Belize 70 the city Of New
Orleans and for that purpose the sum OF 81 800 vas
Immediately subscribed for the first trip Othcf rsso-
utons also adopted in support Of the object and
several wealthy traders pledged themselves 70 give tho
limo all freight which will In great measure kin
the trade between New York and Belize This Of itself
will not amount to much but think what ID done in
ono case will also be done all tho continent md the
West India islands also which will be largo item IN
the trade OF the Empire city.
Another largo loss TO the export radc Of the United
States will be found In tho high price OF all articles
ufactured In that country Already candles boots
shoes drugs, medicine, candy salt fruit spiccs Amer
drills vinegar ae porter and several other
articles which formerly imported exclusively from
the United States, had from London whore there
five barks constantly running In this trade
y mention. these facts a. see by the proposed new
tax imports Il 10 intended put further restrictions
the commerce Of the United States AZ free trade
gocs up Ia England IL goes down In America
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BRITISH HONDURAS.


The Indian War at nm Rnd-Arrcss Of White
Allies-Steam mmnicaiien with New DIR.
Ieans-Eflccts Of the United States Tariff.
BELizE, Honduras, April 2 1861
The Indians either glu,tcd with plumber or tired Of
tho excitement, have skedadded-and our troops who
have marching after them In all directions for
some months, have returned TO townreporting NO In
dams can be found.
In fcw days martial law will bc suspended, and the
colonists be allowed follow their usual avocatons
Some twelve fourteen persons have been arrested
within our bounds for participating in the various
raids All Of these who live In our colony. and
under protection II they fully and fairly lden-
titled, and brought In guilty they deserve, and cor
tainly will be executed large number has already
been tried, all OF whom acquitted
The steamer General Sherman came down here from
New Orleans last month with passengers and cMgo II
Is said those who came her represent many hundred
families, who, II satisfied with the reports Of he pio-
necrs will all immigrate into this colony a
This colony will grant subsidy Of 600 per annum
the release her from ali harbor tonnage, hos
pital and other dues-which will be over $500 trip
aud augment the subsidy to 500 per annum
Trade continues DUH Weather hot, dry ana SUMO
eating.
Logwood cutting - unusually dull, and mahogany 10
now only carried ON at the southward OF the town
Fears entertained by some that the mon VINO come
here from the Southern States OF America are hbuserS
who intend to take this country establish slavery &C.
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Address to the True Union Republicans Of
Alabama. 8s
The Union Republican State Committee OF Alabama
have issued address to the rue Union people Of the
State" inviting their cooperation in the work Of
.buldng up tho republican organization by the orma
on Of county executive comm ttees, presenting the
great question involved to tho in each county
and conducting FREQ discussion that information may
be disseminated all the people without distinction
Let US aid the federal government se aside the former
State IN the Union whose people have, in sincerity
and love and aoction and IN brothery obedience and
fai conviction. Tcassumed allegiance 70 government
hich we honor aud rejoice IN. \" ss
Tho address concludes as foows:-
Welcome then be all mon OF whatsoever former con-
dition, who view the United States of America as
country to all the citizens OF any State thereof
slaves or Coercions animated by hatred fear Upon
these cnuncations wc propose 70 the people OF Ala
bama that they go before the world In presenting their
reorqanzed for admission to the dignity Of
State OF tho Union.
The address is signed by Mich Davis, Of Madison,
Of Madison; j. j. Hinds Of Morgan; Jonathan Ford Of
Morgan; Thomas NJ Peters, OF Lawrence A. G. Beard,
Latham, Of Jackson geo W. Malone, Of Dc Kalb; VIM.
Shappard. Of Bount; John Blair, OF Limcstone Vim.
I. Ewing. Of Bane; A. Q. Fielder, Of Montgomery
Meeting in Macon County. Irrespective OF
Color. tr
At large meeting, without distinction color, hold
in Tuskesec, Macon county, Ala, April Q, tho following
As late Military s NE
and By which he rebeious States OF tho
south may be admitted the Unon whereas the
Congress OF the United States by supplemental b has set
forth and clearly Indicated the way by which that csora
ton may be accomplished, lXf
Resolved That regard the paramount duty OF all
sarne.ness the Military and Supplemental bills recently
Resolved That cordially invite all good citizens OF this
county without regard to color 10 unite with US In
support said laws. Es ftrF
kesoved That 10 the future we win lo9k e men who are
ernment 70 al all Offices both state and federal
Resolved That the conduct Of the coored people Of the
State has been faithful aud patriotic and entities them
respect and confidence $1,000 =. ...N s .Fe #.t
Resolved, That take this method 10 tender Major
General Pope and Major General Wager Swayue undi
vdcd cooperation IN sustaining All orders which may DC
issued BY tnem preparatory - thes adsson Of Alabama
inin hA
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me utmost good feeling prevailed, and the meeting
adjourned q quarter 10 ten o'clock. .Nf
A the psakingvas n the open air Captain Cameron
Who was expected % speak, was eompesa 10 decline
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constitutional and theoretical questions involved We do
not think the presens auspcous time for their sete'
ment.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.


tis Letter from Ex.l overn0r Perry.
Ex-Governor B. + Perry, Of South Carolina. has writ
ten another letter the political situation saying to
the Southern people that hey alternative but
unqualified submission TO the military despotism thrown
over them. It Is to be hoped and II Is generally be-
lieved that the military commanders in the Southern
States will exercise their despotc powers wisely and
humanely. It is the administration Of government,
and not the form Of government, which makes it
odous and oppressive dsspotism wisely justly and
virtuousy administered the most perfect government
that can be established 1t Is the government Of God
established by him for the Of the unlverse
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Starvation in South Carolina. s.
The Sumter WatehmaN OF the 17sh inst learns from
source which Il regards reliable" that two
burials OF female whites have recently occurred
the line OF Kersyaw and sumter districts In which the
OF death stated by the officiating minister
have been want Of food sufncisnt TO sustain life.
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a{'seal' lmportant Declsfon.
e Interest ON tebls accfung during the rebellion to
Northern creditors has bean decided by Judge Warner,
OF Georgia, TO be collectable. -~v
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We have the authority Of distinguished ocsr or the
army stationed ID this district for saying that the plan
for registering the State has been matured and deter
mined General Sch0held whl appoint for each county
n the ats board OF three commissioner Of whom
will be ocer Of the army II possible, the other two
civilians; and the recommendation OF this board he
will appoint register fpr each magsteral dstrie This
register win be simply q clerk, whose duty It win
be to record In book made for the purpose the names
Of such In the district entitled TO vote.
This question to be settled by the oath Of the party
applying TO register unless there be challenge from
some third party or doubt In the applicants own mind.
in which case the commissioners must determine the
question II will of course be necessary, therefore,
for the commissioners to make circuit of the county,
going from one district to another until all quaned citi
have the opportunity registers and they will be
authorised TO remain in each district long enough to
make this opportunity ample. ti-.N
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The Appeal tn tine supreme ourt.
Referring 70 the postpcncment Of actidon the part
Of tho Supreme Court in the matter Of petition or
the state Of Georgia, the Richmond WAio ssrves:---
Practically, therefore, thore is no advaage in the
movement since Gsorgia In the meantin will remain
undcr military rule, while by acting unddhe law shs
might by December oe In fair way 10 be lieved We
have thought from the FIRST that the shorts way ont OF
The present difcuy 10 70 90 right throus. - = ne