New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-18

ATLANTA, Ods July l5 1871.
"A reasonable theory about the assassination
OF Ashburn by many Southern papers to be that he
was murdered by his Radical friends a party OF
whom perpetrated the deed the night of March 3Oth
This story started in the Atlanta correspondence OF TIE
Louisville Journal, and appeared in letter, Especial
correspondence of the L. j. &C. dated Atlanta June 10Th
The authority given son Of Ashburn, the murdered
man.
If the story we're very remarkable fact thaths
Democratic Mayor Marshal, police. and nnetyninehuud-
redths of the white population OF Columbus, all intensely
Democratic been able to detect make the
rests or even point single OF large band men
some 80 or 4O-wnO assembled from different parts OF tho
town went in body to Ashburn's house, murdered Inn.
and then dispersed through the streets to their several
habItatons.
have heard it suggested that money is being ber
ally contributed ali Georgia for the relief Of the
Columbus prisoners, Of II be devoted TO Offering
reward in Columbus for the discovery Oh ADnrns muir
tribute the relief OF the men now Oh tia as the dis
covery OF the fact that the murder was peperated by
But Tie Ioisre Journal story has been read by young
Ashburn, who is cited as authority for IT, with the follow
"s ''''''' From the Lousvll. Journal
ATLAST,g Ca, June 2s, 1855.
DAYS Of the notoroqs As9Sa AID learned BIZ
some days previous night there had been quite IA
Sss s es., Os against A5aH sae
gn ", G,d ss B A9R's iSe se, o ray Of & & vert 70 ne
negro bagno in dsgGse purpose OF Tightening Aburn out q
armed ns 5 ha the party BROKE into the room BE- cred two 6o
n os t' t bjpS s tie paTty went ~s Tie a.eutS.
Of killing but Of frightening his father - 100,
Editor Louisr1l Journal, Lo,srflt, Kg:
SIR: My been drawn TO the above passage in letter
dated Atlanta June o. addressed to paper and Published yoar
trust yoa viii do me the justice to publish few remarks ha'sts
1t shall be brief never he'd vito a1y one such
d. o,s3 is ga .t Iueyer communicated 60 sng one
contrary believe the assassination Of my father to have bees
10 S yoa s s 5eoa and iSe on Of ar cos
stated bis authority TO Of the notorious Asibu
erDsn in leave him oopho Of retreat that ~ father
three myself younger brother aged 49, and titus
boy or years Of age GEORGE T. A'hBg gg,
fully approve ,ai the above statements Of my etae
The above letter orginaD was forwarded the editor
The Louisville Journal the llth inst, anu, IL Is pre-
sumed. has been published in that paper -
Tie Io,d5riRe Journal has lately acquired new editor
q Afr WaersOn, believe formerly OF me ChUigh0O1a
Rebel With a flourish Of trumpets 1t was la'eV an
n0unced: ~, ,,
TO make the m newspaper the South or Southwest as arePsen
one Of the first efforts of the representative organ
to publish the Atlanta letter already referred TO- which
contains not only the lsnhood Just relute1 DuI scoro
columns of his paper IL is very true that Objectionable
matter, within tAe space OF paragraph or two, may
sometimes slip IN escape supervision. But this - not
such a case The letter in question is marked special
Corresuoudeucp of ne louisville JOylQi. and is eked
out with displayed head lines Of largest type that show
editorial and saaoous enjoyment Of the scandous
fa,sehOOds and vile inventions OF his correspondent
FREEDOM or TIE PRESS
It's remarkable fact that in no country in the world
does there exist freedom Of the press pushed beyond
the yerg, righteousness such as IL witnessed IN the
southern states which are we are told oppressed and
so dOwu-troiden They. almost daily publish with inn
puuity articles rocking with falsehood and black with
VIOLENCE against tie Government, the Administration
Republicans OF note and, in particular against military
officers IN Southern commands. Every one lememDfs
the aboinabe paragraphs concerning Gen. Mower that
round,
lects the NiclSbuTg editorial performances.
And have in one or the most stately and nhu-
entail OF the southern journals column OF shameless
faseuood gaishcd with editorial titles OF traLsp9rent
~" Ecc Me.0d Of EeconSiruciio Cg loyal Sq5ap,"
an doubtless considered Legitimate fun by an niegent
and dlgllcd southern press because you see us on
about ID Yankee officer. And in their haste to y!lfy
Yankee the sad fact is overlooked that they sacrhee
the name and fame OF family OF ther own houshoa'
a family whose sympaihcs and ahtecedents are IN
ensey rebel II Is sufficient TO say to those VINO may
have read or heard the stories referred To- tHa tA Lo
utterly false and 50 recognized by all the lespee'aoe
Here is another specimen Of the freedom Of the press
referred have already exposed the iaehood OF me
cruees spoken Of IN previous letter The references In
Tie paragraph am about 10 cite the military commits
sion Is of an iusolence and iniamy unparalleled
fai esgs baye been practcej BY FEDERAL military Geopa
upon ssSA men n o.s TO Hse i before ss sy a;S
CONVICT ana etfa murder "a "eir "sar-INanoaa 1'eh-
paragraph was copied INTO one Of the Rebel papers
in the city, and published July 3, Immediately under the
eyes OF the Military Commission Why do not these gen
tneman camor Tor the report made py Sol Scohea Mao
into the case of tile Columbus prisoners Let them pub
sh IT, They have seen IT, They announced that the re-
lease % the prisoners was lmnedaley 10 lOo" inc -
What state Of fact did Col schofcld find Atlanta.
Tell US. gentlemen.
What was the result of the investigation Tell us-y
CoMrLlMENrARY.-In connection with this Ashburn
trial. hasten To inform You that your correspondence
in receipt OF compliment lie highly appreciates. From
such source il high praise quote irOnMe Co'moas
Tar Yzw YORK TRIBUNE Cincinnati Commercial erhb,
against the Columbus p sonrs Which is Only
been subjected BIZ the military authorities"
II wei becomes Tie sun To talk about venom and ma
lgny! Those who are familiar with It's persecution or
tile murdered Ashburn can best appreciate H. !he IN
qiurer mistakes II 10 some extent \ member OF
Ashburns family has given letter addressed To the
latter paper the subject Of the attacks made upon him.
The letter taken TO Tie Inquirer Office bya son or Mr.
Ashburn. On presenting the letter, the young man
what is this =!
~ letter from Col. Ashburn"
1--WE don't receive anything from him."
OF course 1t not published Here is the letter. It
is characteristic OF the man.
the Editors Oers and Publishers Of The Columbus Daily In
GFsrEENEx End the following language your editorial clumu;
ugrstiu FOR the people at oaee % take steps toHSr naAs 9a' n
m,csvous society large sad an evil The land thai
demand q a. you make an tbs evidence to
convict c. W Ashbura as an eusary % mrf AMI friend,
10 aud yours all the all We can 10 attain s 40 h oht
Won your threat First: T' e security las you m OF
Elves their wives i Children demand D. ",c
onfy The purity Of trah and virtue demand " IAriy ar
personal security Of myself om sen to- a'7H n
him tous@ II on nv person the eIteu Of Riding country the
O.. W. Abun Fylhy demand that you carry oct oar
yopr dai1 sheet 70 toe legal tribunals country
Go ahead gentlemen 20 not be DO "l 5a 90 n't I
miles from the city q old Joe Mos place i WI be ny
speech announced candidate for Tue Convention lou
bad better Sod out some OF your many reporters iof very ua
OCT II, 1861 o. W. Ashb'N'