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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-14

MASSACHUSETTS is being visited
with an epidemic of reservoir disasters.
The explanation of the phenomenon Is
that like causes produce like effects.
Many of her mill-dams, built at the
same time and by the same sort of men
rs that of Mill River, are similarly rot
ten and it is about time for them to
break. 1t is a miracle if yesterdays
floods have really passed OFF without
loss of life. The warnings have been
ample, and the next millpond that
yields to the pressure may sweep a
thousand souls into eternity.
THE news from Germany bristles
with sensations. In addition to fresh in
stallments of the church war, we are
told that the "separarist" tendencies Of
Bavaria are acquiring danger
Gus force in Saxony also. Ten
nesseeans will readily appreciate
the delicate distinction between Sep
aration" and secession. To cap the
climax, an attempt was made on the
life ofIBismarck yesterdayin Bavarian
town. The willy Nap sometimes hired
a guttersnipe to fire in the air, for the
sake of the sensation. But this seems
To be no clap-trap device gotten up for
the occasion, to fire the legal heart, be-
cause the bullet actually grazed its in
tended Yictur.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-14
in His Tracks.

INDIANAPOLIS, July l3.-Fhe two races
begun Saturday were finished to-day, amid
much satisfaction with the decisions Of the
judges. The following is a summary:
TrOtting purse SLIGO for horses never beat
2:45, mile heats, three in five TO harness.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-14

The train stopped. The weary traV-
el-soiIad niece Of Charles Dickens
gathered up her parcels and her eloaks'
and a stepped out upon the wild, bleak
spot called Biiou Station. The pas
sen9ers, all interested in the laxative
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-14

From the English papers we tnd that
RocheforE passed through England almost
1rlnoticed. His daughter joined him IN
o,,dou- This man has played conspieu-
[,,s - in France, but he lacks force. No
on, ,T,,sts INN: he has no following worth
- - : - ~ and he will end as he began
1'- 49, -, Iitical itator. Such men
80, ~, s,TF,, for moment, bat II there
= -, i, IN, they soon sink. Our
, = 80, 'i5ceI ihe,a and kept them up long
er tLan wOIld have 1ech .lie 49, - 80,
othe. country. Ipdeal T. many sLe IO "a. h
arolnd yet-mere wind bags, onoyea up ny
their 0WaF record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
THE POLITICAL MURDERS.
The Spirit of the Press. The
Negroes in a Condition
worse than that
of Slavery.
DEATH TO REPUBLICANS, WHITE AND
BLACK.
Note from Gen. Haw.ey. Letter
from the Hon. Charles
Hays, M. C. of Ala.
WASHINGTON, Sept Z, 1874.

w AsHINGToN, Sept z, 1874.
My DEAR SIR: i was most deepl,
and painfully interested in the CONVEX
sation with you concerning the condi-
ton of affairs in Alabama. II is Ger.
tain that the people of the north are
both uniformed and misinformed. -
1t is believed that there has been ex.
aggeratlon as to the number and char.
acter of the assaults and murders re.
sulting from political causes, and that
rumors OF outrages are started by re-
publIcans with view to the effect up
on the coming elections. ! have list
ened to yoar informal narration oflate
occurrences in your district. | know
you as a native and lifelong resident
OF Alabama, engaged largely in plant
ing, formerly the largest STAKEHOLDER
IN that state, and soldier in the con
tederate army throughout the war
Please give me in writing as compact
ly as clearness will permit the sub.
stance of what you have told me. I
want to publish it at home and give it
to my neighbors and constituents an
the account of gentleman of unim
peachable honor.
Sincerely yours,
JOSEPH r. HAwLEY.
10 the Hon. Charles Hays, NJ. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

4
sent to deceive tho people of the
north, and convince them that the
south is being plundered by adven-
turers; that corruption and infamy
stalk forth with monstrous iniouity
In all our public places, and that
every man who dares 10 raise his
voice for the principals of republican.
ism is felon, and unworthy to walk
the earth on which he lives. All
these things, and more too, have we
borne in silence. Tho faithful old
slave, who fell upon their knees at
New Years dawn 1863, aud from
their lonely huts and novels of pov>
erty and slavery sent forth prayers
and thanks to heaven for Lincoln's
proclamation of emancipation are
now begging and imploring to be put
back into slavery to protect them
selves and their little ones from muir
der and despuction. Many, MANY of Z
my old slaves have come to me and
begged me to take them back and
save them from the reign of the
drunken desperate and the midnight
marauder. When | remember that
all through the sombre scenes of war.
in the midst of adversely and tribula.
ton, they stood faithful to me and
mine, ii makes my very heart bleed
to see them writhe and suffer in the
enjoyment (O of that boon, which
was intended TO bring happiness and
comfort. | am powerless to help
them, but as long as life lasts let mo
appeal to my northern friends to
stand by and protect these sable sons
of the south, who have never sung
song, unless il was ono dedicated to
"liberty and union" Shall l not
bear to my prosecuted people of all
races and colors the glad tidings that
better day is dawnlng, and, change
ing the lines of the poet
THAT freedoms battle once begun
Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son,
Though bahied oft is ever won"
That the day of peace may soon
come, aud bring with it all the bles-
sings of home and happiness is my
sincere desire.
Truly yours, CHARLES HAYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
TEACHERS EXAMIN ATOMS

In Grant County for the Fall of 1874,
Will be held as follows
At Plattevie lat close of weeks Teachers' INSTITUTED
August 81 and IS for the towns of Patteville, Har
rison, Lima and EllenbOro.
At Hazel Green September and 4, for the towns OF
Smelser, Hazel Green and Jamestown
AT Lancaster, September and s, for the towns OF
Lancaster Beetown and Little Grant.
At Fennmore September 10 and II. for the towns OF
Liberty Clifton Fennimore and Wingville.
Al Boscobel. September IA and Is for the towns OF
Boscobel, Marion, Woodman and Millville.
At Muscoda, September IS and 10, for the towns OF
Muscoda. Blue River, Hickory Grove and Walters
town.
At Mt Hope september % and %, for the towns of
Mt. Hope and Patch Grove.
At Bloomington. September 20 and ~, for the towns
of Bloomington and Wyalusiug.
At CassviIe September 20 and so, for the towns OF
Cassville and Glen Haven.
Al Potos October and ;, for the towns of Potosi,
Paris and Waterloo.
Teachers can attend the examination wherever
most convenient. They will please be prompt and
| come supplied with pens, ink and foolscap paper
| The examination will commence at each OF the
places named at 10 o'clock q. m of the hrst day
GEO. NJ GUERNSEY.
PIattey:Ile Avg T. Sup't Schools Grant Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
New Goods
IVEY & WEBB'S
BRITISH HOLLOW.

We have received a large and nice stock Of
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS
Such as Dry Goods and Groceries,
Boots. Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ladies'
Misses and Child'S Trimmed Hats,
Artificial Ho10ers, Parasots, Notions,
Crockery WOodenpare and Hardware,
Drugs and Medicines, 10hich zoe offer
at uery lo,0 prices.
Call and examine stock.
As-Country produce taken in exchange for goods
3l.32.vI IyEY WEBB.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
ESTABLISHED IN Is43.
l. D. hoLFoHD ". HoLFoRD
L. D. Holford &Co.
SCHOOL SUPPLY AGENCY,
For the Introduction of
.BLACKBOARDS, SEATS

Dictionaries, Gazetteers, Outline Maps, Reference
Maps, Globes Reading Gases. Number La.tices Text
and Library Books, and all other educational helps
Outline Maps from Ten Dollars TO Forty-ve Dollars
Size, from 24x25 in. to Xxi feet From 10 10 Maps
a
An ample supply Of good blackboard surface is
necessity in every schooi.room, and it duplicates
and reduplieates the amount of effective instruction
and drill that IA be given TO each class in every
study and no schoolroom can be said to be furnished
withoutt Good seats and desks preserve the health
and good form ofthe pupilsi poor seats aud desks
destroy both.
We are prepared to come, when sent for to any
part OF 6ranJ, LaFaJ ette Iowa Richland county-
and to put on Blackboard Surface on new or old
walls aud perfectly and thoroughly renovate old
Biackb0ards that have become defaced or TOO smoth
and glossy for use. Our Liquid Stating makes
perfectly smooth and even surface, harder than
stone and almost indesiru0tabie; and we warrant
this surface for allthe purposes designed.
L. D. H0LFoRD Co.
bloomington, Wis March II, 1874. 3I-52
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

DENTAL.
HOTELS.

DaPE C50vEs, DENTIST. BoscoBEL, WIS
'o@-aov.. sawyer * Fa.or's store Can be touhd
II I'M n, rs from 9 A. NJ tits F. NJ Sol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

DRITISHHOLL0W UNION HOTEL. JOHN X. STE
u vens OF Briti4h Hollow, having now purchased,
Ve and newly furnished the above hotel IS now pre-
pared to accom- modate guests with well furnished
rooms good aired beds, aud table we'll provided,
.,,,.4. .,n,.t f,a surnassed 1898
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

AGENTS.
TsWEsA DAVIS. GENERAL COLLECTING AGR NT
j and C0nveyancer Patch Grove, Wis. Collections
promptly attended to. References given. 30 ~
Jesse BROOKS, GENERAL COLLECTING AGENT
j and Gonveyaucer, Bloomington. Wis., Titles inyes.
tgated perfected. Collections promptly attended
10. References given when deslred. 3l-4-
c. sNECLODE, CLAIM AGENT, NOTARY
J PnbIte and agent for several ofthe best Life and
Fire Iusnr4 nee Companies in the country. Also -
euseI Aueti0ueer All business entrusted 70 nam VIII
be promptly attended to at CassYile Wis. go
+ HesAUGHLIN, LAW COLLECTOR AND IN
j snrtn4e on u opposite Fist National Bank, Bos
cobel wis viii attend promptly 20 all. business en-.
trusted to bis care. 80
n n. PARso -, NOTARY PUBLIC AND CONVEY
[ .ncer and Insurance Agent for Hartford, Phoe-
nix Hfiwtukee Mechanics. and WatertOTn fire In
snrnce Communicable safe and reliable institutions
: .as,r Wfs 32-37
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
NN1srFN HnrsE. Il G. FoRBRs. PROPRIE

DgNNIsrEN HOUSE, E c, FORBES. PRoPRIE
IL tor. Cassville Wis Having leased the above
premises. have thoroughly renovated aud rehttt
EN- far the accommodation Of the travelling public.
hone bv strict attention te the wants of guests to
- ettscba5 1913
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

CHANDLER HOUSE. J. S. CHANDLER. PRoPRIE-
l tor Wingville. Grant County, Wis am fully pre-
pared with 4 we'll furnished table, clean and com
portable beds commodous stabling, an attentive host.
Ter to provide fer the comfort of the public 3l-4Z
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
PHYSICIANS.
TEACHER.

4 uGUST MIcHAELIS. TEACHER OF MUSIC AND
German. Residence Maple street, one door
east Of Ryland Hoiloways Bank SOL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

nL4KEIY HOUSE. DARLINGTON, WIS THIS
old and fayorite hotel having been entirely re-
ftfsd throughout is opeu for the reception OF
ynests Travellers will meet with every attention,
n1 ,siu and il a pleasant house to stop at. First
class commercial room. Good stabling and livery
1SIN RIaCKRI1RN Proprietor. S2-llyl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

nIooWIyqToN HOTEL, SIMON woODHoUsE
ID proprietor bloomington, Wis. Having rehtted
and built ample room for the accommodation Of
guests l am prepared to accommodate them
Win y iii furnished rooms good beds and well sup
piled tables Sample room. Attentive hostler; good
sfAhIInr. 49,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

pANFILL HOUSE. G. NJ JACKSON, PROPRIETOR,
d Potosi Wis. Having leased the above premises
and thoroughly refurnished rohtted and renovated
then ar the accommodation Of the travelling public,
hone by strict attention business, 60 merit lh-
rra share Of patronage. No, stable attsc he'd ana
an attentive hostler always IN attendance ol-oo
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ARsTR
AGENTS.

{ BsrRACT OFFICE FOR GRANT COUNTY. JOS
Il eph Book Lancaster. Office over the Bank 50-4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

BARBER CLEMENTS0N, ATTORNEYS AND
ID CJunsellors at Law Lancaster, Wis. Willpractiee
al State courts will buy and cell lands, pay .aA
% obtain land patents bonntiea pensions and other
cti ms xainst the Government. 49,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

RICHIE W BELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
II General Collecting agency. Once 10 WashOuTn s
Block MAin-st Platteyille Grant Co, Wis 32-7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
ATTORNEYS

PTHoM PSON. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
4 .or will practice law in Court, draw convey
nc7 contracts aud any other Instruments if desired
Viii he found At the Court House at ths Lancaster
House Circuit Court C0mmissionerforG Grant County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

BUSHNELL CLARK, ATTORNEYS AND CoUN-
-, p-isr",,sin 1912
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

I ROCKEFELLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW AN
j . Notary Public, Boetown, Grant Co, Wis 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

~ 30. G. HAZELT0N. ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
II fn- /, Ta,y poscobel Wisconsin 30-42
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04

der the Constitution and laws of the Uni
ted States These instructions are by au.
thority of the President, and with the con-
currence of the Secretary Of War. Very
respectfully, GEORGE H. WILLIAMS,
.. &t Attorney-General.
The above is addressed to the United
States Marshals and Attorneys, and is pre-
pared with the Endorsement of the Presi
dent, to whom the substantial points were
submitted during the visit of the Attorney
General to Long Branch.
Lieutenant General Sherden to-day sent
the following order by telegraph to Briga-
dier General Alfred II. Terry, at st. Paul,
MINI:
"Should the companies now organizing
at Sioux City and Yankton trespass on The
Sioux Indian reservation, you are hereby
directed to use the force at your command
to burn the wagon trains, destroy the out
fit. and arrest the leaders, confning them
at the nearest military post in the Indian
country. Should they succeed in reaching
the interior, you are directed to send such
a force of calvary in pursuit as will ac-
compish the purposes above named ~
'Should congress open up the country
for settlement, by extinguishing the treaty
rights of the Indians, the undersigned will
give cordial support to the settlement of
the Black Hills.
"A duplicate of these Instructions has
been sent to General Ord, commanding
the Department of the Platte.
Isl gned) ''P. H. SHERIDAN.
Lieutenant General
CHICAGO, Ill.,, Sept. 3.-Two policemen
engaged in pistol practice yesterday on the
north side of the city, when one OF the
shots missing the target, struck and instant
ly killed Mrs. Wagner, who was stand
ing in front of her home, some distance
from the target
Policeman Cowdrey was stabbed at mid
night last night at a saloon in the northwes-
tern part of the city.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Sept 3.-A spe
cial from Marshall says over 800 feet OF
trestle work on the new Paris Il Danville
Railroad fell to-day, wounding four per
sons; one seriously the others slightly.
MEMPHIS, Sept. 8. "A diabolical attempt
was made last night to throw the southern
bound train on the Memphis Il Louisville
railroad off the track at Eigh embank-
ment on the Big Patch, near Brownsville,
by fastening ties on the track. The engi-
neer disco vered the obstruction in time to
prevent fearful disaster
A private telegram from Helena says
the entire business portion of Greenyille,
Miss. was burned last night. No particu-
lars.
New YORK, Sept. 3.--The loss by the
burning of the steamer River Belle last
night is estimated at $4,000. The vessel
was scuttled to save the hull.
GALEsBURa, ILL.,, Sept AT the Re-
publican representative convention that
met in the Opera House to day John II.
Lewis, of Knox, aud John T. McGinnes,o of
Mercer, were unanimously nominated as
the candidates of the convention.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04
Administrators Sale.

OY VIRTUE OF A DECHEE OF THE COUNTY
b Court of Rock Island County, state Of Illinois,
made on the 18th day of August A. d. 1874. at the
August term of said Court on petition OF the un-
derrigned William Dixon administrator, DE Bonls
Non, of the estate of james Dixon, deceased, for
leave TO sell the real estate hereinafter described 70
nav the debts due froi.. and allowed against said
estate and the costs of administration yet to accrue
the undersigned will by virtue Of said decree, sell
at public sale to the highest bidder, on the terms
herein mentioned and on said land, on the 18Th
day of September, A, ID. 1874, at the hour Oh Two
O'Clock p. NJ, the following land with the aPpur'e
nances belonging TO said estate. to-wit:
The north rs feet of lot No. one u J. in BLOCK NO
thirty six 3s in that part Of the city OF Rock ISL
and, in said county, known as Chicago or Lower
addition. Terms OF sale, three-hfths Of purchase
money cash in h md, the remaining two hiths pay
abe In one year from day of sale with Interest at
the rate of ten per cent pc annum, the unpaid
purchase money to be secured by note with GOOD
personal security and mortgage OF the premises
sold.
Rock Island, H., August 10Th. A. D. 1874.
WILLIAM DIXON.
Administrator, De Bonis Non.
SWEENEY & JACKSON, Att'ys for Admir-. 2Odtd
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04
Humphreys
WITCH HAZEL {:
THE MARVEL OF HEALING.

Is the indispensable Medicine for Families.
1t is always safe-always reliable-nsver Injurious
II heals the widest variety of Accidents or Injuries
It is the greatest styptc stauncher OF Bleeding
known.
is the only always sure and infallible remedy for
Piles.
is the only cure for vartcose Veins.
is the sure remedy for Neuralgia Rheumatism
For Burne and Sun burns 1t is the Marvel Of Healing
For Ulcers, Sores, Boils Felons q Corns unequaled
As Toilet Article for Shaving, ,Bathing-Invaluable
1t has been known and In use for Thirty Years:
1t is prepared by scientific and experienced fhy-
sican.
1t s sold by all respectable Druggists and Dealers
All the above goods are for sale in Rock lslapd
by Otto Grotjan, Benser & Thomas. G. Speidel and
f. Breunert; in Moline by j. .. Richards.
3-4dmwf&w1v
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04
The Black Hills Gold Hun
ters Warned OFF.
Their Wagon Trains to bs
Burned and the Men
- Arrested.
Crime, Fire, Etc, Etc.

CHEYENNE, w. T. Sept. 3.-Mr Steele,
Democrat, is re elected delegate to Con
gress by majority of between 500 and
600. The Democratic ticket is generally
successful throughout the Territory.
AUGUSTA. Ga, Sept. 3.-After an all
night session the Democratic Congresslon-
al Committee of the Eighth District NOM
mated Alex. H. Stephens.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 3-The Democratic
Convention of the Eighteenth Illinois
Congressional District, at Anna, to-day
nominated VIM. Hartzell, of Randolph
county.
The Republican Central Committee Of
the Twelfth Illinois District, at Springfield
to-day, nominated Andrew Simpson, OF
Christian county.
The Republican Congressional Conven-
ton for the Sixteenth Illinois District, nom
mated Gen. j. s. Martin, on the first bal
lot, for Congress.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 3.-The People
State Convention has been nearly all day
completing their ticket, which is as follows;
Governor, W. w. Gertry, Of Pettis coun,o
ty; Lieut. Governor, s. W. Header, OF
Green county Secretary of State, W; X.
Leftt, of Marion county; Auditor, =. Y.
Hale, of Clinton county Treasurer, j. Il.
Tresse, of st. Louis Attorney General,
D. S. Twitchell, of Jackson county Reg
lister of Lands, G. T. Quisberry, of Au-
drain county; Superintendent of Schools,
John Montieth, of Iron county Supreme
Judges, Powell, of Monroe, and Louis
Hauck.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3. -- The State
Temperance Convention today adopted q
plan of organization of the Woman $
Christian Temperance Union of lndianap.
oils in preamble setting forth the evils OF
intemperance and their determination to
battle against them. Addresses were made
by number of persons and resolutions
were adopted asking the cooperation OF
the clergy in the temperance movement,
and declaring opposition to all candidates
for Office, particularly members OF the Leg
islature, who don't indorse their views.
| Adjourned.
| OMAHA, Sept. 3.-The Republican State
Convention continued its session all night
last night and the entire day to-day. The
session was very stormy and exciting. The
discussion over the platform was very bit
ter and protracted.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 3.-The Supreme
Court, full bench, to-day, refused to grant
discharge to George .. Evans, ON the
ground, first, that the insolvent laws OF
| Pennsylvania did not extend to debts due
to the State, and second, that if they did
he could not be discharged for the reason
that he received the money as agent Of
the State,
ST. PAUL, Sept. 3.-There is considera
BILE excitement here over the investigation
now in progress by the Legislative commit
tee, now in session here, into the accounts
of the late State Auditor Mcllrath. The
report will be made to the Governor TO-
morrow, and it is stated will show that the
Auditor has made large sums out OF the
school lands of the State.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.--As the result
of the conference held at the War Depart
ment at noon to-day, the following was is
sued this afternoon:
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04

Wadsworth & Parsons say they have
just opened the haudsomest line of Car
pets. Floor Oil Cloths, ETC., ever shown in
kock Island. Also big stock of Flannels
Amana arms, Prints, Brown and Bleach
ed Muslins, Towellng, and many other
goods They say they will now be receiv-
ing new goods nearly every day, and that
they intend as heretofore to keep the finest
line in the city. asSsaexasaas
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-09-04
DEPARTMENT OF JusTIcE,

WASHINGTON, september D. 1874
SIR: Outrages of various descriptions,
and, in some cases, atrocious murders, have
been committed in your district by bodies
of armed men, sometimes in disguise,
and with a view, it is believed, of overaw-
ing and iutimidating peacable and law.
abiding citizens, and depriving them OF
rights granted to them by the Constitution
and laws of the United States. Your at
teption is directed to an act of Congress,
passed April 9, 1866 entitled IAN Act to
Protect All Persons in the United States
in Their Civil Rights and to Furnish
Means for Their Vindication," and to
another, passed April 20, 1871, entitled
IAN Act to Enforce the Provisions OF the
Fourteenth Amendment to the CoDstltu-
ton of the United States, and for Other
Purposes also, to one passed May b,
1870. entitled "An Act TO Enforce the
Rights Of the Citizens of the United States
TO Vote in the Several States OF this Un-
ion and for Other Purposes which, with
their amendments, make these deeds OF
violence and bloodshed within the jurisdic
tion of the General Government L consid-
er it my duty in view OF these clreuustsn-
ces, to proceed, with all possible energy
and dispatch, to detect, expose, arrest and
punish the perpetrators OF these crimes,
and to that end you are TO spare no efi9rt
or necessary expense. The troops Of the
United States will be stationed at different
and convenient points in your district, Tor
the purpose of giving you all needful ald
in the discharge of your official duties.
You understand, of course, that no inter
ference whatever is hereby intended with
any political or party action not in viola ton
of Law, but projection tn all classes OF citi-
zens, white and colored, in the free exercise
of the elective franchise and rights and
] privileges to which they are entitled 70 un-