New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-14

the Of June, 1861 and the three Of
formation mentioned present the following statistics
''0.-''V.'''' Whites Freedmen. Totals.
E E#: :3 l I.:i & 4 &
Killed IN 1853 ISy sa
Year unknown ..'''..''...''.'..'..'''..'' "a ~
OF unknown Tace.''''''''.''''.''.'".''''' :"
Total ..... go 4z9 500
making grand total OF 9S9 homeides committed in
l. 1865, Including few cases casually reported in the
present month. This gives average Of 3lJ per year.
Of these 939 homcides, there were:
By freedmen, 10 whites, 10 freedmen
And by parties whose is unknown. ............
Now, incomplete they are these figures tell fright.
cannot be suppressed by de1la or by denouneng them
it is not only unfaithfu to history not only apolgst
for crime but may be justly charged an accessory TO
the wickedness itself, as encouraging and abeng
derers, and equally guilty with the We cannot shut
our eyes upon these appalling scenes of bloodshed and
face them honestly and address ourselves the duty of
discovering the cause and locating the responsibility OK
this slaughter OF our feow-citlzens.
In regard TO freedom of speech, tho Committee cay
There absolute freedom Of speech in very few loca
ties I'm Texas Union men dare not generally ayow their
political convictions In many places they can hold pub
lie meetings only when supported by troops or armed
men, and in many others they dare not hold them at ALL
In several instances their assemblies have been broken up
and fired upon and their speakers ordered TO dest The
dominant Rebel element viii not tolerate free discussion.
We have been challenged TO produce Of Union men
and freedmen being prosecuted for their loyalty Wa
dered in 1861 in UyaJde County by Rebel Milton
Biggs was Union man, aud had been appointed County
while blowing his field, before he could qualify.
Judge Christian loyal man OF Bell County, was pur-
sued INTO Missouri aud murdered by party Of Rebels.
Mr.. Wade and seven other gentlemen were killed IN
Lamar County last year for their Unionlsm -Four men
were recently murder, In the County OF Hunt and six
in Bell County, for their loyalty Within the present
County have lbeen driven from their homes and com
PEELED to fly for their lives because OF their a'
tachment 10 the Government Hundreds OF loyal men, 10
knowledge at this time forsaking their homes
Texas fleeing from the assassin, forced away by ReDei
intolerance And we here put 1t to record that honorable
members Of this Convention are to-day eXles from their
oply reason that they will not forswear their principles
Now, while II remains true that the Union men OF IeAas
ton and while true that they are being killed by
Rebels impossible TO escape the conclusion that they
are killed for their Un0nsm. In other words-li they
were Rebels they would not be Killed
Full particulars Of many Of and assassna
which have been perperated are given The report
| then continues as follows:
During the three months OF Gov Peases administration,
aided and sustained by Gems. Sheridan and Mower and
previous the advent OF Gen. Hancock the murders IN
Texas, already seen averaged nine per month. Tho
number during the other months Of the same aver
aged Is per month. And, combining estimates 10 the
records Of the Office OF the Freedmans Bureau the
Der since the LIST Of December 1867 has averaged 81 per
month During month of Hancock's admnlstra-
December there 80 murders reported by tho
Bureau In other words according the lowest calcua
ehard has 10 account tor cce ne number Of murders
Dited under the Sheridan IhrOcknorton administration,
and hree times me nui6 committed Under me sheridan,
FedSe administration hoe0rer, ruler reports show hdi
a t Ss III Sy fS $ on sS e IL f4s.
hare areaged IS per month and for ne tast pee mouths
then hare 60 NONth, ana IS Tor me
mGader Of the FVth Military District 10 Gnsrer 70 Me pub
lie for at least tCos OF the $50 or more h0aieides COM
united a TerdS since NE lst Of December, 1867 Charged
by law to keep the peace and lend protection to ne
aud property, and having the army OF the United
states 70 assist @ IN E 80 SSnS tTv erm
na rejected the prayers Of the Executive OF the state
adequate tribunals and turned deaf ear TO the cry
of We affirm aud in the face OF the civilized world, we do
soemny lay TO his charge the death Of hundreds OF the
his name with nfamy and hand his very memory
ing years curse and an execration.
ALABAMA ADOPTS AND sALUTEs THE POUR
TENTH AMENDMENT.
MONTGOMERY, July 13.-Gov. Smith and
Lieut. Gov APPLICABLE sworn in today provisional
officers. The Senate met at noon and elected officers
The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified and the Senate
adjourned until tomorrow. In the House officers were
elected aud the Fourteenth Amendment ratified AZ
pard, pieces Of artillery brought TO the Capital
Hill and sautes fired IN honor Of the ratification OF tho
l4th article Of amendment.
SOUTH CARoLINA-CIYIL Al THoRITY TO BIZ RE-
STORED.
CHARLESTON, July 13.-Gen. Candy published
order to-day directing military officers in the State 10
exercising any civil authority when the President
procaims the adoption OF constitutional amendment,
at which time prisoners under charge are TO be turned
over to the sy aatn3Gs Al Jsryng OUT
from United states courts are TO be responded TO- but 10
wrts from State courts reply Is to be made that the pr
States and jurisdiction is exclusively in United States
courts.
a
ATLANTA, July 13.-Mr. 0'Neal's resolution
20 investigate the eligibility OF each member the only
business before the House The investigating committee
was the entire afternoon The questions asked
were Did you hold Office prior 10 the taking tho
oath support the Constitution OF the United Statesf
Did you give aid and comfort TO the Rebeoni Have
your disabilities been remoyedi" No Senators have been
eXcludedi
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF GOV WARMoTH.
NEw-0RLEANs, July 13.-Mr. Warmoth, the
Governor elect inaugurated to-day, In the Han OF
the House. in OF both houses The obDes were
densey packed. The oath of office administered by
the ChiefJustlce Of the Supreme Court. number or
the ugong and incoming officials on the PLATFORM
Gov WarmOths inaugural address Is very brief but
does not clearly oreshadow his future course. lie re-
frains this time from entering into any discussion OF
measures which deemed important. He urges how
ever Immediate for the repression of lawless
ness disorder in the State, and that We vans
peace and that without 1t We can have ne prosperity
SOUTH CAROLINA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ELECTION.
COLUMBUS, July BIN the Legislature, to-
day bill passed the second reading validating the laws
OF the Provisional Government OF the state Dill was
introduced for the preservation OF homesteads. The
election for Senator takes place tomorrow sharp
contest is anticipated.
ANOTHER REGISTRATION IN VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, July 13.-Gen. StOneman has APP
pointed James T. Upton Judge Of the XVIII Circuit vice
Fulton resigned The military authorities are preparing
for another registration before the August election