New-York tribune., 1868-04-07

very few men in Georgia who openly resisted the
secession mania ali through the war lIe avowed
his loyalty to the Federal Union, and fought TO main
tain it, For this he was most cordially detested by
all the Southern braves ~. who only showed their
courage by pens that were dipped IN gall. This was
the head and front of his offending. After the
he returned home the ardent friend and supporter Of
reconstruction in It's various phases, they success
siyely appeared. until their culmination IN the
calling of the late Constitutional Convention, OF
which he was a member from the County OF husco-
gee. He was distinguished more for his patriotism
than for learning; eoquence, or intellectual great
ness but he was known throughout the Union as an
unoOmpromising Republican. lie had hls faults,
like other men-was sometimes harsh and adyOcated
extreme measures, and did NOT always temper his
views and measures with prudence. But in the Con-
yenton he seemed to soften down very much spoke OF
his opponents in terms of kindness and advocated the
most liberal and generous policy toward the enemies
of Reconstruction. For time 1t seemed that his
course would soften the temper Of his political enc
mics, and while in the Convention one of them came
in at a time when he was making a speech i'll favor
of enfranchsing all the whites and expressing sur
prise at his liberal ideas, complmented highly But
tins very mildness seemed to react, aad stimulate
posing any Constitution the Convention might frame
They seemed to be enraged because there were not
features IN the Constitution which wouIa endnio
them to defeat it. He returned to Columbus
some two weeks ago. and continued 10
act in the same subdued and cOncatoITy spirit
TO the moment OF ms ms nTdHrous uehn reVep0e % of
his enemies. They murdered him purely for his po-
tioal opinions and his active support OF reconsrpc-
lived patriot he died like hero. He had pistol
in his hand when assailed, but seeing that he was
OverpOwered and would certainly be Killed, refused
to s6ed any blood. But he boldly confronted his
assaants and received his fatal wound in front
Heroic mani Yet some of the papers have had the
meanness in the face of this daunessnesS TO brand
him with cowardiee. One of the assassins had the
indeScrlbable baseneSs to slip up behind and shoot
hun from the rear. Another after he had fallen and
was dead or dying stopped down, and under a table
shot him in the foot.
This terrible deed should convince the people of
this nation that the lives of Union men are not vet
secure III Georgia. There cannot be doubt now that
there is an extensive organization of bad men, sup
pOrtels of the lost cause who are sworn TO gratfy
their revengeful hatred by midnight asSassinauons
This mysterious klan is applauded by the papers,
their vague hints Of terrible deeds are copied and
commented on without word of censnre but with
character of the ukKlux-Klan shOud be known,
and the American people should lose no time IN seek
ing its suppression. Truly yours, " \. H.
Columbus April /, 1868.
GEN. MEADE's ORDER FOLLOWED BY ORDERS
FROM GEN. SHEPHERD OF ALABAMA.
Following Gen. Meades order concerning the ku-
Klux Klan-published exclusively by THE TRIBUNE
Yesterday morning-we have the annexed telegram
from the Associated Press:
AUGUSTA, Ga, April G.-Gen. Meade has published gen
eral orders directing the military and civil officers to
and bring trial all persons who may hereafter
print publish in any manner give circulation TO ince
diary publications of secret organizations spreading
through these States Conductors Of newspapers are for
hidden TO publish inammatory articles Any paper pub
fishing matter tending to produce intimidation riot or
bOodshed is to be stopped and the proprieors editors
and other persons connected Herewith 10 be tried be
fore a Military Commission, and conviction subjected
fine and imprisonment Military and civil officers are
required organize patrols and other means for tie de-
lection Of persons who avail themselves of the darkness
for executing criminal purposes Gen. Meade admonShes
the people that unless the acts Of violence and nmda
ton are checked and punished. bloody retaliation may
he provoked and much innocent blood may be shed.
GEN. SHEPHERD INDICATES THE kU-KLUX KHAN
BY NAME.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 6.-Gen. Shepperd,
commanding the Sub District Of Alabama, promulgated
an order to-day in relation the KuKux Klan directing
that the various officers Mayors. Marshals, Magistrates
COnstabes Chiefs Of Police, and the police to regard
themselves held accountable by the Post Commanders
over their respective districts for the suppression of the
rderous Rebels OF the Klux Klan and for the apprc
henson Of its members whenever found When apprehen
sons are made and the code OF Alabama il silent the
subject OF the oenses charged the prisoners are to be
turned over to the Commander of the proper military
post with a written report Of the officer mentioning
dates places and witnesses with view to rial by mill
tary commission All placards and newspaper cards OF
the Ku-Kux prohibited, and the Ignorance OF
their existence will be held adequate excuse.
being the business OF the civil and military officers TO
know what appertains to their duty Citizens not hold
lug Office likewise are not to be held gultess. Further
outrages will bs viewed as evidence OF negse Of duty
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ALBANY.