Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-09-23
OVERLAND DISPATCHES
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A shooting ARRAY occurred at Fayettes-
vile on Friday between Robert w. Sted-
man and William H. Morrow, United
States Deputy Marshal, in which both
were killed.
South Carolina LEGISLATURE.
COLUMBIA, September 2l.-The SEN
ate to-day suspended for six months
Leslie White for alleged contempt.
White is a Republican, but votes with
the Democrats.
Tho Lesi.!aturc Of Alabama Call on tho
President for Troops.
MONTGOMERY, September 2l.-Both
Houses have passed a resolution asking
the President to send Federal soldiers
to the State to aid in preserving the
peace. The Democratic members Bit
terly denounced tho resolution as n libel
on tho people of Alabama, and as q po-
litical scheme TO control the polls.
New York News.
New YoRx, September 2l.-The Board
of Aldermen to-day voted to give u re-
ception to General Mcclellan upon his
arrival.
Three convicts at Sing Sing this
morning seized q powder boat, over
threw the powder guard, rowed across
the river and made their escape.
The National Labor Congress assem-
BLEED to-day. Delegates were present
from ten States. There were also dele
gates from National Typographical,
| Carpenters, J~oincrs', B%ricklayers', Ma.
| chinists' and Blacksmiths' Unions, and
from the Working Women's Association.
Tho object Of the Convention is to in.
stitute reforms and establish reciprocal
relations between different labor organ
izations, and keep back the encroach-
ments of centralized wealth upon tho
rights Of labor. The address Of Presi-
dent Whsley is q very able document,
reviewing the progress of the laboring
classes for the past year, aud foretelling
| of renewed strength for the future.
P~rogrcss OF tho Surratt Trial.
The case of Surratt was called this
morning before Judge Wylie, in the
| Criminal Court. Counsel on both sides
appeared. The District Attorney stated
| his readiness to proceed with the con-
spiracy indictment, he having decided
to enter q noLe prosequi in the murder
indictment. He filed n letter from Act
ing Attorney General Browning approx
ing his course, md q noHe prosequi was
entered in the case, and he then called
on the conspiracy indictment. They
asked o postponement till tomorrow to
make q special plea, setting forth the
Amnesty Proclamation Of the 4th Of
July in defense. The Judge nssentcd
to the %postponcment till Tomorrow
Human Slaughter In Georgin-Both Sides
Of the Affair.
CHICAGO, September 22.-The follow
ing account Of a fearful riot at Camil'
la, Mitchell County, Georgia, is telc.
graphed from Augusta: Pierce, Radical
nominee for Congress, and Murphy, OK
Bureau agent, with about 90 negroes,
armed and equipped, started on Friday
for Camilla with three weeks pro-
visions and boxes Of new arms and nc
coutrements, their object being to over.
awe tho citizens. Before starting, some
friendly negroes exposed their plans,
and n negro courier was dispatched to
Camilla to inform the citizens Of what
was going on. A deputation of three
prominent citizens met the mob at Il
church FIVE miles from town. The Gov
c%rnor's proclamation forbidding armed
organizations was read, but tho mol
paid no attention to it and marched on,
The deputation demonstrated, entrcat.
ing them to come in without arms and
they should not be molested. Their
efforts were fruitlcss to dissuade the ne
groes, and the mob marched into town
with banners flying and demonstrations
They now number $50, many haviaC
Joined them on the route. Tho mol
halted and clamored for q man named
John S. Johns, who, in company with
Mr.. Funilly, presented himself, when
one hundred guns were loveled ut him
The former being Intoxicated, fired, and
the riot commenced. The mob fired al
every one they could zee. Citizens,
white and colored, rallied and gathered
about fifty stand Of arms, and the mob
was attacked and driven back panic
stricken, and took to fight. The ne
groes were pursued five miles, losing
thirty-fve killed and many wounded.
The total, so far as ascertaincd, is from
seventy-fye to one hundred in killed and
wounded. Owing to o panic among the
mob only five whites were severely
wounded. Tho colorcd citizens Of the
town are reported to have rallied
promptly with the whites in defeating
the mob. The stores and munitions OF
tho latter were captured. At last nc.
counts Camilla was quiet.
A Tribune Atlanta special snys OF the
Camilla riot:
When near the town, the Republican
speakers were met by rebels, mounted
and armed, who warned them not to 60
into the town. They went on and were
soon met by the Sheriff, who informed
them that the people would not allow
a Radical to speak in Camilla. They
persisted, however. On reaching the
Courthouse, they and their friends
were assaulted by q mob. Colonel Pot.
ter was badly hurt, and many moro Re-
publicans were killed and wounded. A
largo majority of the Republicans were
colorcd men, who, obedient to Gov
crnor Bullock's proclamation, had left
their arms at home. Official reports
place the number Of killed and wounded
at fifty. These outragcs are being per-
potrated all over the State. Governor
Bullock sent q strong message to the
Legislature this afternoon, accompanied
by an official report Of the riot from
Major Howard, commanding the sub
district, recommending the Legislature
to call on the President for troops to
suppress instruction and enforce the
laws of tho State. A resolution was
offered in each House calling on the
President to furnish sufficient military
force to preserve the peace, but was
voted down in both Houses. The Gov.
%ernor's message was referred, where II
will lie buried.
TERRIBLE THoUGHr.-Men generally
do not believe the Bible is true. This
is n nation of baptized inidels. Love