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Year: 1865

BRUTAL MURDER NEAR OPELIEA.-d
Young Lady Shot and Horribly Mutiiatsd-
We gather the following details Of hear :
rending tragedy which has just been en-
acted in the neighborhood of Opelilla,
Ala, from the Record Of the 18th inst:


Our community was startled Yesterday
evening by learning that the body OF a
young lady had been found in Frazier
mill pond. some four miles from this
place on the evening previous. We give
tho sad intelligence as we recel7~rtfF OF


1t appears that young man 10y the
name of Gillespie. while attending to
some business near tile above named
pond, saw the body Of human being


ise to the surface of the water. He i'm
mediately set to work at getting the
body ashore This being done, it was
found to be a young lady, apparently
some fifteen or sixteen years old, who
had first been shot, then had her head
arm and leg cut off, and the body thrown
into the pond


No clue has been given as to what this
unfortunate lady's name was, or the
whereabouts of the fend who perpetra
ted the bloody deed. The inference is
that her re1son was first violated, and
then murdered in order to prevent the
punishm, Mt of the william who commit
ted the foul deed.


We do not think that the young lady
belonged in this immediate neighbor
hood.


We hope that our military and civi
authorities will leave nothing unGont
| that would be instrumental in brin gin
about the arrest of the murderer. We
respectfully suggest that :. large reward
be offered by the citizens of the adjoining
COMMITTEES, as well-as our own, for the ar
rest Of the guilty party.
Year: 1865

BD"Gov. Brown. of Georgia, is anxious
that the citizens of that State should un
derstand the true status of affairs and
accept them promptly. He wants them
to uphold the policy of President John
son without dissent. The President
he says win be as conciliatory to-
wards the South as the interests of tho
whole country will admit. lie did not
think he would allow either passion or
prejudice to govern his acts, but would
be firm in carrying out what he thought
would result in the welfare of the whole
without regard to any particular section.


The great object for all Georgians, and
all other Southern States, tc work for, is
for them to so shape matters that the
commonwealth will speedily regain her
former position in the Union.
Year: 1865

BEa- Mississi ppi continues to move 10
the tune cf the Union. She fought he
. roically for the Southern government,
while there was any hope of success
iRecogni1ing our failure at an early day
, t1ov. Clark appealed to the people to
quietly return TO the old compact. The
press of the State and our leading poll
ticians co operated with him and the peo
pie everywhere laid aside the sword
and musket and turned to the
work Of rehabilitation they com mmenced
wooing the breeze of commerce again and
filling the workshops with the sounds OF
the hammer and lathe A few persons
feared that the present Convention as
sembled in Jackson would commit some
act calculated to interfere with our OBJ
tanning the rights and privileges of other
States in the Union at an early
day. We never doubted the wisdom
of that body. Every sensible
man saw there was nothing left us
but TO accept the emancipation Of the
negro. The Convention has come up to
the demands of the times and the people
will breathe fteer. The organic law has
been amended. The negro is declared a
freeman by the Constitution of Missis-
sirpi, and we are now entitled to repre-
sentation in Congress and ALI the rights
enjoyed by other States
Year: 1865

WASHINGTON, April A.-This morning
a delegate Of loyal Southerners called on
President johnson by appointment. Ey-
ery Southern State was represented.
The delegates were introduced by Judge
Underwood, Of Virginia, who said the
visitors were for the most part refugees
but they hoped speedily to return to
their homes. They would not advise
the hanging of all, but that the leaders
of the rebellion should be punished


President Johnson, in response. said
his feelings fully accorded with those of
the delegates. That justice should be
meted out to the leaders Of this nefarious
rebellion. On account of the peculiar
circumstances under which he had as
sumed the reins of Office, his position was
somewhat embarrassing, and he thanked
the visitors for the encouragement offer
ed He could only reiterate what he had
said upon former occasions. He thought
he knew what mercy and the pardoning
mower was, for he had heretofore Occu-
pied executive positions, and he had been
accused of leaning too much to the side
of mercy, but the pardoning power shall
be exercised only with stern, inhexible
iustice. The time ha, come when the
American people shonld understand the
true character of the crime OF treason.
The idea had been promulgated, and By
the leaders of rebellion themselves, that
treason would become sufficiently ia
nous. God protect the people from such
a calamity.


Referring to the assassination OF Mr..
Lincoln, President johnson attributed it
to the fell spirit pervading the great rebel
lion. President Lincoln was indivldu-
ally but one man, and no one should hes
itate to say that he who took the life of
one man should also forfeit life. Then
how much more should they be punished
who have raised their impious hands and
attempted by assassination to take away
the life of the nation We may grant
an amnesty and extend clemency to the
masses who were forced into rebellion
intelligently. To them stern justice
should be meted out tts4


In conclusion the President said that
he hoped the time would speedily come
when treason would be driven from the
land. He should do all in his power to
cause the speedy return Of peace.
Year: 1865

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoTo-
MAC, April 23.-RepOrts are current here
that as many as four men haye been
found murdered in the vicinity OF houses
through the country, but notwithstand-
ing Inc strictest inquiries have been made
no confirmation of them can be obtained


A squadron of cavalry, however, have
been sent out to scont the country, and
TO bring in prisoners who are found with
arms in their hands, whether claiming to
be paroled or not.


A delegation OF citizens from DanSille
came through to headquarters yesterday
with petition from the President and
directors of the Richmond and DaRville
railroad, asking permission to reopen
their road, saying that all the rolling
stock was at Danville and in good condi-
tion.


The communication was telegraphed
to General Grant, who replied that their
request would be granted, provided they
would take the oath of allegiance. The
government retains the right to take
possession of the road at any time they
see proper. 1t is believed the cars Oh the
route will be running in two or three
days, as the track is almost in as good
order as before Lees retreat. 1t was
learned from this gentleman that jeff.
Davis had been in Danyille some two or
three weeks since, but that he had left,
and his present whereabouts was I'M
known to them.


A number Of citizens appear dali ly!at
the Office of the Provost Marshal at
headquarters to take the oath of allie.
glance, and asking that their lives and
property be protected, At the earnest
solicitation Of citizens of Farmville fol
protection, the 4Oth New York volunteers
have been detailed as guard for that
town, and will remain there until things
become settled.


The army still remains in the vicinity
of Burkesvlle Junction, and no further
changes will be made in it's disposition
until official news is received from Sher
man No troops from this army have
gone toward him, as it is believed tha,
he is fully able to look after Johnston
with the forces at present with him.


TSignedl NJ D. McGREGoR
Year: 1865

M E have found it A brand of Flour di- w rect from the Mills. taking quality and price into consideration. that csn't be beaten lis good enough for an epicure and Cheap enough for the Million. Try it. ..s,

 If HART BROS & co
Year: 1865

titi NEW YORK, August 10.


Concerning the removal from and the
restoration 70 command of General Tor
bett by General Emery, the former has sent
to the Times the following soldierly expla-
nation. e--' &


General Emery's standing In the army
rendered it impossible foT him 10 overlook
any breach, however slight, of military
prOpriety, and he adopted the shortest
method in this case to brig the matter TO
the notice Of the proper authority. Cen
erAl Hancock did not return me TO my
command until Genersi Emery advised It,
which he did in q most generous manner,
rs soon IS the true circumstances of the
case had been laid before him. .rt.
Year: 1865

The splendid new buildings at
tached to the public printing office are
completed and will soon be in operation
with additional presses which will print
books and documents now delayed as far
back as 1868, in time for the nesting of
Congress. The delay was Occasioned by
erroneous work done forI the Treasury
Department and Navy Department.
Year: 1865

desire, or intention 10 interfere with the institution
Of slavery, as IT existed in the slave States.


But in the progress OF the conflict, the hand of a
third party was manifested, controlling and shaping
events with direct reference 10 the cnslaved and Op
pressed of our land. Such has been the remarkable
train Of Providence with regard 10 this people that
We arc forced to the conviction that the grand de-
sign OF God, in the contest was their liberation.
As result, therefore, Of this war we have near
ly four millions of freedmen 'sll of them hitherto
subject to Disadvantages social civil and political,
directly calculated 10 depress their humanity de-
grade their pursuits and prevent them from rcaz,
ing their proper destiny as men,


The obstacles 10 their improvement and elevation
hitherto existing, having been swept away, door
IS now opened to one Of the largest, most interest
ing and most promising fields the church of Christ
has ever been called upon to enter occupy and cu-
tivatc


Let the future homo of the coored race be where
it may whether in this land or in that of their faith
ers there can be but one mind and one voice among
christians and all right minded persons, in regard to
our present duty to this people. Strenuous efforts
should be made for their education. The sanctify-
ing, civilizng and elcvatlg influences Of the Cos
gel should be brought to bear upon them. By every
proper effort, they should be aided in becoming a
blessing TO themselves and the country If they
are to remain here the welfare of our country and
inc good OF society imperstively demand their cd
uca,iOn, and their moral and religious culture II





themselves the imperative is the duty to edu-
cate and christianize them, that they may 90 forth
prepared TO workout for themselves noble DESTINY
We are gratihed, therefore to observe an increas-
lnS tendency IL christians to perform this duty
And all efforts in this direction are entitled to our
prayers, sympathy and cooperation. Especially do
We rejoice at the establishment of schools for the
colored people in our bounds, and we deem it our
duty 70 encourage and give our moral support to
every e&ertioH made for their intellectual, moral
and religious Improvement


1t gives Us great pleasure that colored Presby-
terrain Church has been organized in Knoxville
And We consider it our solemn duty to foster this
church. and all others Of this kind that nav be or
ganized within our bou nds. We, therefore, recon-
mend that collection be taken up in cur churches,
on the last Sabbath of the present year. TO aid the
eolored Presbyterian Church in Knoxville in erect
ing fer themselves q house Of worship.


I. J. LAMAR


JOHN CALDWELL,


J. J. DICKSON,
Year: 1865

HARMONY IN TEE CABINET.--Secretary Seward,
in his Auburn speech, in speaking of the Cabinet of
President johnson, said


e a maintain the opinion that no coun-
ell Of Government ever existed in revolutionary
period in any nation, which was more harmonious,
or more loyal to each other, their chief ST their
country
Year: 1865

The following table demonstrates the necessity rf
a constitutional amendment having representation
in Congress upon voters rather than population
The first column shows the number of representa-
tives the several States would be entitled to on
white basis which corresponds to the basis of actual
voters; the second column gives the number the
States will have the basis of population now that
the negroes are all counted; the third column the
present number, the three-fiths negro basis


Old three
Year: 1865

A Memorial was presented to Synod, IN reference
TO the education and improvement Of the colored
population in our bounds and also in relation to the
organization of colored Presbyterian Church in
Knoxville, and the erection of house of worship
for their use.


This memorial was referred 70 special commit
tee whose report was unanimously adopted and is
as follows


AT the commencement of the late rebellion, the
two great parties in the conflict evidently contem-
plated no change in the condition of the negro race
in our country.


One intended 70 make perpetual and more secure
Their bondage while the other diselamed sny right
Year: 1865

BILIOUS. We learn that the fever and apue
and other bilious complaints are prevailing in
this section and throughout the country to =
greater extent than for number of years past
The sickness is mostly in the rural districts in
this locality, the town being comparatively
healthy. In the lower part of New Castle co,
sickness is very prevalent SO far the cases
are light and easily "subiugated' by ouinine.
etc, but the slightest imprudence will as easily
stir up the bile again.


W Whlle upon the subject, we see that the
leading journals of the large cities are urging
the most stringent health regulations upon their
municipal authorities, in view of the fact that
the cholera, which is now raging in some narts
OF Europe, is tending westward in its course
The French and English journals are manifest
ing considerable alarm lest it should reach their
respective localities. We do not know wbctb.
er there is any cause for alarm or not. but #
would be very appropriate to take the "ounce
OF preventive at once for every disease Of tbis
nature. u 'iii'
Year: 1865

SoHERvILLE, n. j., July IL.


This afternooa about 400 feet Of the road
bed of the South Branch railroad bridge.
across the Raritan Run, was washed away by
the freshet, causing suspension in the run
ming of trains The water 10 now falling.


A heavy storm get in here yesterday after
noon causing the most extensive food known
since the year 1911. Along the line OF Raritan
Run, fields of grain and meadows are com
pletely flooded and the damage must be un-
precedented. Great houses and harms are
nearly submerged and streets and highways
are completely lost to sight At Middlebrath
caused the smashing of freight train of the
New Jersey Central railroad. In consequence
of this disaster, twelve cars were precipitated
into the food. and number of cars contain
ing cattle, sheep and hogs were piled into one
another in ruinous confusion. Many of the
animals were saved from the wreck only to
find q watery grave.


The flood al present prevails, preventing
the employees of the road from clearing away
the debris and the bridge remains impossible.


New BRrxswrcx, MI, July II.


We have been visited by heavy freshet in
the Raritan Run. The lower part of the city
is entirely submerged The rise in the Run
began about two O clock this morning and it
quickly rose ten feet above the highest water
mark. but is now slowly falling Again the
Delaware and Karitan canal is broken in sew
eral places, end several days must elapse be-
fore navigation can be resumed on it again,
and q number Of boats, barges, and other
craft have been carried away.


The amount OF damage cannot be very we'll
estimated at present, but it is considerable.
The boat-yards have also suffered considera-
BILE loss
Year: 1865

Gen. Conner win start from here with the
left column of the Powder River Indian expe-
dition within the next ten days. The right
column, nearly 1000 strong, is now well up
Louis Fork. The centre column will leave
from camp near this place and strike through
established on Powder River.


This expedition against the hostile IndiHls
does not withdraw . soldier from the overland
mail and telegraph routes. On the contrary,
they will have additional troops stationed
along them just as rapidly as the troops ar
rive within the district. The travelling public,
emigrsnts, freighters, and others, need not
feel any apprehension for tie safety Of these
routes on account Of the troops sent in this
campaign.
Year: 1865

Judge Mason, who was denounced as a
disunionist by his own party friends in Iowa
and who is sympathizer with JEFF DAVIS,
happens to occupy the position of Chairman
of the National Democratic Association. And
taking advantage of that position, he issues
an address to the Democracy ordering them
into line against negro suffrage and in support
of President JOHNSON And Joe Smith
fashion he tells the faithful that the "design
of Heaven is clearly revealed to him, and
that ABRAHAM LINCOLN was assassinated in
order to make room for ANDY JOHNSON to be-
come the head of the re united Copperhead
Democracy of the North and the rebel Dem.
ocracy of the South. And now LAUREL sux-
nERs and his fellow Copperhead committee
men call State Convention in Iowa to carry
out this rescnpt Of MAsos's Copperhead Ma
tional Committee, and little squad Of Cop
perhead and ofice-seeking ex-soldisrs have
the shamelessness to enter into the plot of
Mason, SUMMERS l. Co., and to attempt to
"rope in their gallant comrades Of the Union
army under such infamous leadership and in
to such disgraceful associations


Shame on the soldiers who would thus de-
sert the standard of the Union and fall into
the ranks of the "fre in the rear crowd uill
der the orders OF Mason and SUMMERS, the
mere subs OF VALLANDIGHAN and MAHoxY.-
Shame on the soldier who having fought reb-
~ and Copperheads during the war nov re-


ms home and enlists under the old Coprer-


a leaders and receives and obeys their or


fright about free" to fight for Copper


a victory.
Year: 1865

| The House more especially, has led off
with sharpness and decision in its prelimi-


nary movements, which shows predetermined


purpose to stand sternly upon its reserved


rights; a purpose which BODIES little indulgence


to those who show the least disposition to cues.
| ton the powers of the Government in its deal.


ings with the rebellion. In the action so far
| had, in frowning upon the pretensions of those
| who assume 10 represent Southern communi-
ties, the members are merely seizing the first


opportunity to do that in their collective cana
city, which, as individuals, in the interval of
the session they were 10th to attempt; and if
| their conduct, since they have assembled. takes
| the character somewhat of an admonition to
more sternness on the part of the Executive,
especially when his own State is for the present
''left out in the cold" they may at last, Uith
that purpose attained, soften in their action,
and go as far as the President himself in con.
cillatory movements looking to speedy reor-
ganization of the States lately assuming to be
out of the Union.


That the Message itself is calculated by the
able arguments it displays, to prove power
ful auxiliary in the establishment of such
policy, We must believe. So far, it is plain,
the Executive has had matters pretty much his
own way; but that his leniency has created
strong under current of dissatisfaction, is evi-
dent, whilst the sturdy purpose displayed has
checked open murmurs, up to this time. Of
course the denouement will be watched for
with almost unparalleled Interest," and whether
Congress will fully endorse the policy of the
Executive will soon be determined. That the
President will adhere to the policy he has so
fully inaugurated We can have little doubt
and that the country needs thorough harmony
betwixt the coordinate branches of the Gov
ernment, is evident enough to all.
Year: 1865

The favorable exhibit made by the Secretary
of the Treasury as to the prospective condition
of the national finances, and the confidence
expressed by the Executive in the ability of
the country to meet its engagements, cannot
but have an excellent effect both at home and
abroad in the bearings these must have upon
the national credit; and the mere fact that the
President would be the first to frown upon all
thought of reputation, should reassure the
most timid, and prevent everything like vacila.
ton in the popular belief as to our ultimate
prosperous condition.


And if there are those in Congress who
might feel disposed to enter upon course of
experiments, mere theorists, who are impatient
of a 100 speedy return to specie pa yments, the
fact that we have at the head Of the Treasury
Department man so thoroughly practical and
experienced as Secretary McCulloch, will go
far to insure abstinence from mischievous med
ding, and enable things to take their legiti.
mate course. That the nation exhibits conf
dence in its own future is much to begin with;
and that this faith will not be needlessly trifed
with, we fain would hope and trust
Year: 1865

We LAID before our readers, in the supple
ment to our issue of yesterday morning, in ad'
dition to the Presidents message, the reports
of the Secretary of the Treasury, War, Navy,
and Interior, and the Postmaster General, and
this morning we publish abstracts of the re-
ports of the Comptroller of the Currency,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue and Com
missioner of Pensions. Saturday morning we
will print the report of General Grant in full.
1t is document of surprising interest, and q
mere abstract, however carefully prepared, will
not satisfy the universal desire of the public
for detailed narrative, from the pen of the
Lieutenant General himself, of a series OF
campaigns unparalleled in the history of war.
Year: 1865

CINCINNATI, Dec. Notwithstanding the strict in


junction put upon cheerfully accepted and faithfully
and honorably adhered to BY tho majority of the
newspaper press of the United States viz: that on
being furnished with the various reports accompany
ing the Presidents Message in advance Of delivery of
the latter, they sh uld not be published until notified
by the proper authorities the Cincinnati Commercial
of this city, caused to be telegraphed from Ptsburg
last night, and printed in this mornings issue. the
report of Lieutenant General Grant. This is the
only instance known in the country of the violation
of what is sacredly known as neMspaper honor.
Year: 1865

THE ENTERPRIzE OF Our GERMAN FRIENDS.
Our German friends, the Correspondent and
Wecker, did wonders in their prompt transla
ton of and printing of the Presidents Mes
sage. If the rest of the press deserve credit
for any extra enterprise in point of time which
they may display, how much more is due our
German contemporaries who have double la
Dor devolved upon them. We chronicle their
success therefore with much pleasure