VOL. XV-NO. 283.
WILMINGTON. N. C' TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 28, 186G.
WHOLE NUMBER 4,387.
T II E DAILY JOPttll it,-
, EffGBXHAJRD PRICK, Proprietor. ' , '
TtnM of abaeriptloau v.'.-..
Daily Ver, on year, toTariably b advance . IW 00
. six months, 8 00
it three month. " .. : ' ....... $00
An a month. -..
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i.iw Prflr. nnA Tfl&r. 14
r iixmontiui, - , M
MI letters on business oonneci
1 addressed to the proprietors.
. .. . n AM MntiAiil arftJi thla nffiM mil
Rats of" AdwtlUaf
Advertisement Will be taeerted at the rat of It per
,qaare for the first insertion; $3.60 per week j and 8 per
WIen 'lines or lest are counted m ft wraM Longer
Advertisement in proportion. .: ;-. , : -
Advertisement inserted every other day are charged m
new at ''-J!rr -Ill
No puuiicauou roufwujJK ui - --
allowed in our columns, either a sdTertisemenU or other
"r No publication made without ft responsible nam.
Railroads.
TriTftitfrftatiflD
CluCC,
WiMtMoro, Cuuom AR. B. R. Co., 1 j
WiWmKton. . G, May 29, I860, f 1
TrWWrwfWI IwvwVtw,1vY p
FROM AND AFTEB JUNK 1st, 1866, the Mail Train on
this road will leave Wilmington at o'clock, A. If.,
on Tuesdays, Thursdav end Baturdavs, and arrive at
Hand Hill at 8 o'clock, V. M. Returning will leave Bend
Hill t 7 OClocB, A. B.( on Bonuaja, wn
Fridays
Ays, ana arrive in nunungion at '""l1'.''
WM. H. ALLEN.
. Master of Transportation.
Junol . 20-tt,
WILMIXGT0N k WELD03 RAIL ROAD.
Office Chief Imma and BannrrKianrr, I ;
Wllmwoton, May gutfe, I860. J
f!TT A WOE OF SCHEDULE.
AN AND AFTER JUKE to, TRAINS WILL rw ever
this road as loiiows :
, M ATTi A WD PASSENGER THAIS 8.
Leave Wilmmgtoo dally at. , 110 AH.
Arrive at tiolasboro at. 8 17 A. M.
Amveat Weldon at 12 30 P. M.
Leave Weldon daily at -11 00 A. M.
Arrive at Goldsboro at 3 03 P. M.
Arrive at Wilmington at... 8 00 P. M.
Fnrrr.HT axd passenger trains.
Leave Wilmington daily except Sundays' at. 1 00 P. M.
Arrive at GoliLboro" at. .. JMP.M.
Arrive at Weldon at , ... 8 10 A. M.
Leave Weldon daily except Sundays at... 00 P. M.
Arrive at Goldsboro' at...... 8 35 A. M.
Arrive at WUmington at. . .11 00 A. M.
kth trains connect through to the Northsconnect at
Goldsboro' with trains to Raleigh and Newborn.
8. L. FREMONT,
Enrinaer andHnDerintendent.
Tapers on the line of the ftoad diaconbirae ail other
Biliedulo notices, and publish this change. Ail other
T.ni- diaconUnue Hcneuuie nouoee. -u
i i .
ILJIWGTOJ. b BIASCRESTE3 BAIL B0.1D
Oim. Pitfi. Orrrcx Wn. k Man. Ban. Roab, f ;
Wiumroroa. N. C, May 81st, 18G& f
CUASGE OB ftCHKDCLB.
fXS AND AFTER THE So JOT., the following
VJ iteiedule will go into effect on the WiL lUncftester
Tjva tCllminrtkf1 lltttlval. -1?S.'. ........ S 15 P.M.
. vi...V-iiu , . V 8 M A. M.
Lf;avo Kinirsville " "d 8 00 P.M.
. . ? l Ill) AIL
AillTV RH TlUUUUfiWU ............... . - Wt'I
Close connections made at Wilmington with the WO-
DiinKton woKion uauroaa aauy, u smnmvo "
Korth Eastern Railroad for Charleston, and at KingsrilM
WM. MacBATt,
209-tf Oon'IBnpt
Miscellaneous.
EWMXG UOrSE OF JAMES DAWSOff
TVOES ALL THE BUSINESS USUALLY DOBS BY AN
U incorporated Bank.
RECEIVES DEPOSITKS FATABLK BY CHECK.
DEP08ITES RECEIPTS ISSUEDEABINa INTEREST,
after fifteen days, at the rate of six per cent
per annum and payable on demand.
SIGHT AND 80 AND 60 DAT BILLS OK BOSTON,
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND
BALTIMORE, BOUGHT
BELL CHECKS AT PAB ON BANKS IN NEW YORK,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Ac
Julv7. 9
Professor M. BerchartWs
AUSTRALIAN CRYSTAL SPECTACLES,
T ECOMMEKDED bv Governor Worth. Binhon Atkin-
Ali son, and most eminent surgeons of Wilmington,
A new snrply of the above SPECTACLES have Just
wen received ana ror sate oy me nnaersiRDca.
E. F. GILBERT, Sole Agent,
10 North Front st opposite Cape Fear Bank.
Julg 24. 853-tf
Eagle Distilleries,
VANAHIUffGE CO., Proprietors.
(OFHCE AT X. MURRAY h WS.)
1 fASTTFAfTTtTRE Rnirita Tnmentine. Rosin. Pitch,
J Bright Varnish, Ac, Ac We are prepared to take
oral stores on vv nanage, ai iair races.
Wilmiugton, N. C, July 34 , 853-tf
LI PIERRE HOUSE,
PHILADELPHIA.
WHE SUBSCRIBERS having leased this favorite Hosse,
1 it has been mflttnd and fnrniahad in an elecant menr
"or, and is now prepared with the most perfect appoint
ment for the reception of guests. The first position
won? tinuiiiu Hotels will bm muntainaa in id. ramra.
in uie past. . . , v lf jram.M.
Jane 10-217-0m ,
. HABT, " OH C BJULXT
HIL3IIGT0T IRON AND COPPER WORKS.
HART & BAILEY, Pbopbtjctobs,
No. 17, Front Street, below Market,
, WllaUMgtoa. V, C.
H AVISO RESUMED OPERATIONS, we are bo pre
pared to forniah
fraaa and Iron Castings, finished and anflniahed.
Jw Machinery made and put op.
Wd Machinery overhauled.
Ail kinds of Patterns, Ornamental and Agricultural.
U1 supply Drafts of all kings of Machinery and MH1
W genarallv.
lUliFENTIXE AXD WIIISKT STILLS,
ATO - .... :
COPPER WORK i
h a its branches.
'all supply of Bating, Packing, Hoot, Steam and
W Pipe and PiHings.
JUchitM Bolte, Nuts and Rivet, and all other articles
"peraily found in a Mac tuns Supply Store.
o a large lot of Crucibles, from No. 55 to 100, and
Inted good will dispose of thea below Manofactnr-
Prices.
rcl2a. i IM-tf
Mercantile.
BARGAINS
DRY AND FANCY GOODS.
DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS, -"
" ' , but call immediately at
HO. 9 1 MARK El STREET.
; N. JACOBI,
, NO. 9, MARKET 8TKEET,
Will, from this date, and until further notice, offer bis
ENTIRE STOCK of
DRY and FANCY . 4 . -
DRESS GOODS,
NOTIONS,
PERFUMERIES,
t JEWELRY, Ac., 4c,
AT AND BELOW COST.
This stock has been porchaaed under my own supervi
sion, and at the recent '
, PANIC PRICES
In NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, and is now of
fered to the citizens of Wilmington and vicinity, at
PRICES THAT WILL DEFY COMPETITION.
; We will take pleasure in showing you our STOCK.
A call is all we ask. ,
Do aot Forget Ho. 9, Jkavrsxet Street.
Milinery.
TVT& HAVE OPENED A NEW LOT
LADIES', ' '
MISSES' AND
CHrXDRENS'
HATS,
RD3BONS, kc
M. M. KATZ A CO.,
33 Market street.
June. 214.
Lace and Silk Mantles
1
SHAWLS,
BOURNOIS,
From Five Dollars Up.
HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
LIGHT
KID
GLOVES,
One Dollar per Pair,
M. M. KATZ k CO.,
23 Market street
June (-214
LOOK OUT.
fTTHE BALANCE OF OUR SUMMER STOCK WILL BE
CLOSED OUT AT REDUCED PRICES.
It. M. KATZ & CO.,
23 Market street.
June. 814
Beady-Made Clothing .
ND
FURNISHING
GOODS,
AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES.
tL M. KATZ At CO., ,
S3 Market street
Jane 8-214-
Jast Received,
A FULL LINE OF LADIES' ANTJ BESTS' HOBJE, 01
the most celebrated English make,
EMPRESS TRAIL SKIRTS,
- EUGENE DUPLEX ELLIPTIO SKIRTS.
Jost to hand.
WHITE LINEN SUITS,
atABfiEn.T.Ea VESTS and '
FANCY LINEN PANTS,
Call at A. WEILL CCS,
No. IS Market Street
May 23
Wants.
Agents Wanted for the life and Campaigns ef
0K8TI. (STOXBWA1X) JACKBOBT, .
By Prof. B. L. Dabney, D. D., of Va.
fTtHE STANDARD BIOGRAPHY OF THE IMMORTAL
I Hnrrt. th nnlv edition authorised bv his widow.
The author a personal frioud and Chirf of Staff of the
Christian Soldier. We want an Agent in every county.
Bend for circular and see our terms. Address
, NAXLUNAJj fUHUBlUAU UU.,
Corner 7th and Main S Richmond, Va.
Aug 7 t265 dlm-w7t
:, Laaiber.
OBDEBS or export or local demand promptly mien
by v
ld.r.l X s AUVA- M iiAAo
.- i : No. 83, North Water Street
March! Sl-U.
Fashionahle Ilair-DressiBg and Shaving
. Saloon. .
ITLTIIT1R WILIOI; -
TTTELL KNOWN IN THE community as a first class
VV RADRRtL hoe inn to Dlace before the public the
fact of his having opened a
, B A B B E B 8 B U r, s
qual in every respect to any in the city, in the basement
Vd.:i... iu..Uni.l .hnr. l. hn fnnnd dnrinir all
VI iuvj a " Uv - v
business hours, realy to serve his CTiotomers.
He hss associated with him two other well known Bar
bers, RANSOM and JIM RATCLXFFE,
whose attention to the customers of the establishment
ill be unremitting.
With clean Towel, sharp Basors, and polite attention
i customers, he hopes to be deserving of all patronage
amay in future enjoy.
August 15. -
Educational.
MALE ACADEMY,
WAURENTON,' N. C,
t JNO. K. UUUUKH, A. M., Prtswslpol. ' -
VT EXT SESSION WILL BEGIN JULY 16TH, . 18fi8
1 Boys prepared for College or common pursuits of life.
TERMS IN U. 8. CURRENCY.
Classics and Mathematics. . . . . . . . . 27 00
English Branches..... ........ 20 00
Fuel for School Boom .......... 2 00
Board, including washing and lights, per month, .... 17 SO
Half in advance. .
June 29. - - 233 -2ni
Hillsborough Military Academy,
mHE EXERCISES OF THIS WELL KNOWN INSTI
X tution, founded by the late CoL C. C. Tew, will be re
sumed on the 1st of October next, nnder the direction of
General li. E. COLSTON, a graduate, and for fifteen years
(up to the commencement of the war) a Professor of the
Virginia Military Institute. .The course of instruction
will be such as to make the Academy a great Polytechnic
School a School of theoretical and applied science, in
which Language and Literature will receive a full share
of attention. The disciplino and instruction will be on a
complete military basis. General COLKTON'S long expe
rience and extensive acquaintance enable him to assure
the public that he will secure Uia services of Professors
of distinguished ability, as the wants of the Academy re
quire them ; and be confidently relies upon the liberal
patronage-of his old-friends and .companions in armr
throughout North Carolina and the entire South. Appli
cations for admission should be made as early as possi
ble to the Superintendent, and accompanied by testimo
nials of goodf moral character. Circulars containing full
information will be issued in a few days. For these and
any further particulars, apply to .'
Geskcal B. E. COLSTON,
Superintendent Hillsborough Military Academy,
August 2 261r-d3taw2ra Hillsborough N. C.
CIIEGARAY INSTITUTE. ;
. (FRENCH AND ENGLISH.)
FOB YOUNG LADIES, BOARDING AND DAY PU
PILS, 1,527 and l,5a0 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Will re-open on THURSDAY, September 20. . ,
Board and tuition, per annum...:. . $430
do do for two or sisters,
' (each) 400
French is the language of the family, and is constantly
spoke in the Institute. MADAME D'HERVILLY, ,
. ' .;.'.. , Principal.
August 1 ' " (Wed. Fri. Sun 20O-3m
State of North Carolina.
CASWELL COCSTY.
In the Court of 'Equity, Spring Term, A. D., 1S06.
The Bank of Yanccyville,
! . . , : ..
The Creditors of said Bank.
fTUIIS BILL LS FILED under an Act of Assembly rati
X fied on the 12th of March, A. D., 18(16, entitled an Act
to enable the Banks of thin SUte to close their business,
and it is ordered by the Court that publication, for six
weeks, be made In the papers herein specified, notifying
the creditors of the said Hank to present and establish
their claims against said Bank before Joseph J. Lawson,
Commissioner appointed by this Court, at Yanceyville,
North Carolina, on or before the first day of January, A.
V., bCH.
- The following papers are designated by the Court In
which publication shsll be made, namely :. The National
Intelligencer, Washington City; The Daily Sentinel, at
uaieign, . v.; Wilmington jonrnat wiraiuisw". v.,
Richmond Examiner. Iliclimouil. Va.; Baltimore Gazette,
Baltimore, Maryland, New York News, Charleston Cour
ier, Augusta Constitutionalist, Macon Telograph, Mont
gomery Advertiser, acw urieana uciia, Aasuvmeuazevie,
Lynchburg Republican, Memphis Appeal, ana jrhuaaoi.
ohia Pennsvlvanian.
Witness, Thomas A. Doifono, Clerk of said Court, at
office, the Gtn Monday alter the tn aionaay in jnarcn, a.
v., istw.
THOS. A. DONOHO, C. A M. in E.
Jnlv 17 247-w
' Miscellaneous.
White Sulphur Springs,
CATAWBA COUNTY. N. C.
mHESE CELEBRATED SPRINGS located in a portion
X of the Piedmont region, noted no less for its salubri
tv than for its beautiful ncenerv. is now own for visitors
nnder the management of Mr. GEORGE E. TAYLOR, of
luchmoml, v a so long and ravourably Known m connec
tion with the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs of Vir
ginia. '
The waters are of the varieties known as the White Bui-
pAur. Blue tfalnhur and several kinds of Chalybeate, the
medical properties or whicn are second only to ine oest oi
those in any part of the United States, while the supply of
pore water from Free Stone Springs is abundant ana of
the purest quality.
The proprietors have gone to great expense in erecting
now uuuuiugs, rouLung auu lurunsiiiiig au wiiu new luriu
ture, matressea. and in addition to these, there are BATH
HOUSES containing- nooL tub and shower bath supplied
with the purest spring water affording every variety of
this luxury.
BILLIARD TABLE and fine BOWLING SALOON with
good music for dancing, will enable all to enjoy themselves
in doors ; wnile nne roads anord Deautiml rides ana drives,
and the river Catawba, abounding with fish, and within
half a mile of the Springs, will furnish every variety of
amusement ana exercise.
These Spring are located fiftr miles west of Salisbury,
and about five miles from the White Sulpher Station on
the Western and Morganton Railroad, at which place
Coaches will be run in connection with the cars, and to
convey visitors to the Springs. Mrs. Wrenn, formerly of
tstateeviiie, one or the nest housekeepers in tne Btate, nas
charge of the Dining room, and visitor may rely upon
having good fare ana also good attention..
t erm toU per month or i oo per day.
. .. ,. J. GOLDEN WYATT A CO.,
Proprietors.
August l r 260 lm
Wharfage and Storage,
A LL PRODUCE OB MERCHANDISE or ANTOTHER
article landed on. or shipped over the WHARVES of
the subscriber, between cnestnnt and mulberry streets,
or adjoining Union DistiUery, will be liable for landing or
shipping Wharfage. Every article landed and not removed
same day, will do subject to cnarge oi storage in aaaiuon
to Wharfage.
The Goods in all cases will be considered bound for
landing and shipping Wharfage as well a storage ,
- All parties are resnecUullv requested not to nse any
of my Wharves if they are not disposed to comply with
published rates of Wharfage and storage, unless they hare
otherwise contracted.
A. li. VAMBOKKELEN.
Jnnel7 223 tf
Snndries.
CALCINE PLASTER,
Plastering Hair,
uement.
Prime Western Sides,
Molasses in barrels.
For sale by
July 23 : . :
E. MURRAY A OO.
257-lm
Cooking Stoves.
-RUCKS"' PATENT,
No. 7 Stoves with fixtures,
No. 8 "
No. 8 -For
sale by
E. MURRAY A CO.
257-lm
July 23
Now is the Time !
IKtLIHO OFF BKL.OWC08T.
CAPTAINS OF VESSELS. CALL AND SEE MY EX-
I tenaive aaanrtnient of merchanduje, eonsistimr of
Groceries, Provisions, Hardware, ramie viis, varniunes,
Fish Hooks and Lines, Cordage, Sail Twine and Needles,
Blocks, Shoe Thread, Ac, on Duck street, next to the Joe
House.. . . . .
- JONAS P. LEVY.
Aug. 21. 277 2w.
NEW FIRM.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY FORMED
a CO-PARTNERSHIP f.-r the transaction of a GEN
F.ttAL COMMISSION BUSINESS in the eitwe of New
York and Wilminirton, under the stylo and Tirm of
STARR LINE BERRY, New York, and ALEXANDER
JOHNSON A CO., Wilmington.
t ?T55CV-Wv New York.
JL . JLt.WAUaaXV 1
ALEX. J0HX3ON, Ja., I
S. T. McKETHAN. Wilmington.
Ang, 10 3C3 tf
THE DAILY JOURNAL.
WILMIHOTOH. K. CN AUGUST M8. 18GO.
Bew Orleaas Ofllclol CorrespoBdesice Jn Belatloa
to the Riot The Black PloU of the Radicals
The Preparatory Arming of the Negroes Proves.
Washington, Aug. 24, 1808. The following is the offi
cial correspondence relative to the New Orleans riot :
OnriCE Uhited States Militahv Tkxkobafb )
Headouabtbus, Wab-Depautment. (
The following telegram was received at 0:23 P. M., July
27 I860' lf'''
' New Ohlkahs, La., July 27, 18G6.
Hin Escellency PreiIetU Jolnmon ;
Bib : Gov. Wells has, in compliance with the proclama
tion of R. K. Howell, President pro. tern., signed writs of
election to fill vacancies in the convention and forwarded
the samo to the oftioe of the Secretary of State.
ALBERT VOORUEE8,
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.
A'Diikw J. Hkkeow, Attorney Gen. of Louisiana.
OrncE Uxnxn States Miutabi TixxanArH 1
HBA1KM7ABTKDS, WAB DePABTMBNT. (
The following U-b gram was received 2 P. M., July 28,
180fS, from New Orleans, July 28, 18V6 :
Pbkswjekt Johkson : Radical mats meeting composed
mainly of largo number of negroes last night, ending in
a riot. The Committee of Arrangements of said meet-
ing, assembling to-night ; violent and incendiary speeches
made. Negroids called to arm themselves. You Bitterly
denounced ; scakers f ield, fostie, uawuns, liunaereon,
Hur, Ward, and others. - Gov. Wells arrived hist night,
but sides with the convention ; move the whole matter be
fore Grand Jurv, but impossible to execute civil process
without certainty of not Contemplated to have the
members of the convention nnder process from the Crim
inal Oourt of this district Is the military to in tor fore to
prevent process of court ?
ALBERT VOORHEES, Lieut. Gov., La.
Asiinrw J. Heukon, Attorney Gen., La.
Telegram. .
Executive Mansion, )
Washington, D. C, July 28, I860. )
To Albert Voorheet, Lieutenant Gocernor of Louisiana,
JV'eio Orleans, La.:
The military will be expected to sustain and not to ob
struck or interfere with tne proceedings of the court. A
dispatch on the subject of the convention was sent to Gov.
Wells this morning.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
" (Telegram. J
ExEotmvB Office, 1
Washinoton, D. C, July 28, 1866. f
To Hit Exceileiicy, Gov. Wells, New Orleans, ia.:
I have been advised that yon have issued a proclama
tion convening the convention sleeted in 1804. Please in
form me under and by what authority this has been done,
and by what authority this convention can assume to rep
resent the whole people of the State of Louisiana ?
. ANDREW JOHNSON.
OrncE United States Mit-itabt Telegraph )
HlAOQCAXTEBS, WAB DEFABTHENT.
The following telegram received 8.30 P. M., July 28,
ion: v. n.l.... T.,w oo lur.K. ,
Pkksipent Johnson : Your teleerara received. I have
not issued a proclamation convening the convention of
inbi. l ins was done pv ine president oi tuat oouy uy
virtue of a resolution adjourning uie convention subject
to bis order, and in that case also authorizing him to call
on the proper officers to issue writ of election in unrep
resented parishes. My proclamation is in response to that
ojUI, ordering a loouoo, oa tbo ftd of (September. As soon
as the vacancies can be ascertained, an election will be
held to fill them, when the entire State will be represent
ed, lour ooemeni servant,
J. MADISON WELLS,
Governor of Louisiana.
Office United States MruTABr Teleobaph l
HEADqrfABTKBS Wae Department. )
The following telegram received 10:20 P. M., July 28,
I860, from New Orleans, La., July 28, I860 ;
Hon. Edwin il. Stanton, Secretary of War ;
- A convention has been called, with the sanction of Gov.
Wells, to meet here on Monday. The lieutenant governor
and city authorities think it unlawful, and propose to
break it up by arresting the delegates. I have given no
orders on the subject, but have warned the parties that I
eould not countenance or permit inch action without in
struction to that effect from Uie President Please instruct
me at once by telegraph.
A. BATED, Brevet Maj. Gen.
Office United States Miutabt Teleobapb i
Headquabtebs, Wab Defabthent. f
The following telegram received 4:40 P. M., July SO,
1366, from New Orleans July 30, 1866 :
The President of the United Slates :
We are in the midst of a terrible riot, caused by the as
sembling of the convention, uwing to the mixed condition
of affairs among the State officers, I see no hope of quiet
without you give us a military governor. Cannot Gen.
Granger be sent here?
F. T. HERRON, late Maj. Gen. U. 8. A.
Copy.
Executive Mansion, Washinoton, D. C,
July 30, 180C. )
: Tolgram.
To Andrew J. Herron, Attorney General of Louisiana, New
Orleans :
Yon will call upon Gen. Sheridan, or whomever may be
in command, for sufficient force to sustain the civil author
ity in suppressing all illegal or unlawful assemblies, who
usurp or assume to exercise any power or authority with
out first having obtained the consent of the weoplo of the
Btate. If there is to be a convention, lot it be composed
of delecates chosen fresh from the people of the whole
State. The people must be first consulted in reference to
changing the organic law of the State. Usurping will not
be tolerated. The law and the constitution must be sus
tained, and thereby peace and order.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Copy.l - -
Office United States Miutabt Teleobaph I
HSADgUABTEBS, Wll DEPARTMENT. f
The following telegram received 4:43 P. M., July 30,
I860, from New Orleans July 30, 1866 1 , 4
2b His Excellency President Johnsott r
Convention met . A riot broke out in the city. So far
the police has the upper hsnd. Several white and colored
persons killed. Called on Gen. Baird for assistance, which
is cheerfully tendered. Intense excitement. Cowpitrion
broken up. ' " - ,t .. .
ALBERT VOORHEES, Lieut Gov. Louisiana.
7 -, -v - Copy.. - , .-. ,
. Turn.. Un Tw wo.nn 1
v Headoxabtebs. Wab Depabtment. i
The following telegram, received 12:45 P. M., July 31,
1H66, rrom New Orleans, La , July su, v l sa., laoo
Tothe Secretaru of War : " '
A serious riot ha occurred here to-day. I have been in
full consultation with the city aathorities. and have kept
my troops well in hand for such an emergency. The riot
commenced unexpectedly, and beior tne troop coma
reaoh the scene of action a number of person were killed
and wounded. I have felt compelled to declare martial
law. and nave appointed a military governor oi tne any.
All 1 quiet now. Several prominent gentlemen connect
ed with tne convention are xuiea or wounaea.
A. BAIRD, Bvt Maj. Gen.
HEADQTJABTEB8, DEPARTMENT OF LoCTHIANA, I
New Obuans, La, July 90, 1866. f
To the Bon. Edwin il. Stanton, Secretary of War, Wash
ington, V.
Bib : I have the honor to inform Ton that a very seri
on riot ha occurred hen to-day. I had not been applied
to by the convention ror protection. Hut tne lieutenant
Governor and the Mavor had freelv consulted with me.
and I was so fully convinced that it was so strongly the in
tention oi sue euy auutonuos au proaervo m uhk. m
order to prevent military interference, that I did not re
gard an outbreak as a thing to be apprehended.
The Lieutenant Governor had assured me that even if
a writ of arrest was issued by the eoprt the sheriff would
not attempt to serve it without ray permission, and for
to-day they designed to snspend it I ordered a steamer
to be at Jackson barrack, three mile below the city, st
ao earlv hour in the morning, and a tug to be ready to
bear orders to the commanding officer of the First Iuiab
tantrv, stationed at that point
At 11:30 o'clock A. M., Lieut Gov. Voorhees cam to
see me, and after conversation, he feeling confident at the
time of the ability of the police io preserve order, I pro
posed to bring to the city Tour companies an four in ad
vance of the sopposed meeting of too con Taction at
o'clock P. to be kept near by in ease they should be
required to keep dear the street in tba vicinity of the
ball in which the convention was to meet. He agreed
with me that H would be verv desirable, but left, not ap
prehending difficulty. At 13 o'clock M. I drove to see
Judge Howell, prsmoent oifthe convention, torequest that
arrangement might be made to keep any crowd tint
mi fit ajMmhta In nmtact tha oon rent ion oat of the
street, so as to avoid an soeidental collision. When I
iwaobed hi boo I twamed that tb eonvwatioa was to
Met at 13 o'clock kL, ami thai ha had goo to it
Returning to my headooarte, I soon dlseovered a let
tor from tb lieutenant governor, informing me that large
parties of negroes were collecting from all quarters and
coming into the centre of the city, yet he was not sure of
his Information. However, I at once sent for troops.
Very soon afterward I learned that a riot had taken place
near the convention hall, and I sent a staff officer to. in
vestigate the facts. On his return he reported having
met Judge Howell, who said the convention had adjourned
for want of a quorum, but would meet again at 11:33 P.
M. This reassured me, but I again sent to hasten the
arrival of the troops. . -: t
Immediately after this riot assumed a serious oharacter
tho police, aided by citizens, beoame the assailants, and
from the evidence I am forced to believe exercised great
brutality in making the arrests. Finally they attacked
the convention hall and a protracted struggle ensued.
The people inside the ball gave up some who surrendered,
and were attacked afterward and brutally treated. Quite
a large number were injured ; I cannot say bow many
Governor Halm, Dr. Dostie, Mr. Fish and perhaps others,
members of the convention, among tho number. On the
arrival of the troops I soon dared the streets, and quiet
was restored. From the evidence of bad feeling on the
part of the citizens and of sympathy with them on the part
of the police, I felt compelled to declare martial law in tho
city, and appoint a military Governor; from which I hope
good results will ensue.
I inclose herewith copies of my correspondence with the
mayor and of a dispatch which the lieutenant governor
claims to have received from the President. I regret that
no reply to my dispatch to you of Saturday has yet reached
me. General Sheridan is still absent in Texas. .
I remain, Sir, very respoctfully, your obedicntlaervant,
. A. BAIRD,
Brevet Maj. Gen. Commanding Department
Copy.
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IANA, " " )
r Oblbans,
23.1S66. )
' State or LorrorANA,
. Maxobalit of New
City Haix, July '.
Brevet Major General Baird, commandiwi Department of
Genebal : A body of men claiming to belong' to the
convention of 1864, and whoso avowed object is to subvert
the present municipal and State Governments, will, I
learn, assemble in this city Monday next The law and
ordinances of the city which my office makes obligatory
upon me to see faithfully executed, declare all assemblies
calculated to disturb the public peace and tranquility as
unlawful, and as such to bo dispersed by the mayor,
and the participants hold responsible for violating'tho
samo. ... , ...i
It is my intention to disperse this unlawful assembly,
if found within the corporate limits of the city, by arrest
ing the members thereof and holding them accountable
to existing municipal laws, provided they meet without
the sanction of the military authorities. , "I will esteem it
a favor, general, if at your earliest convenience you will
lnrorm me wnetner tnis projected meeting nas your ap
probation, so (hat I may act accordingly. - v.
. I am, general, respectfully, , " . .
JOHN T. MONROE, Mavor.
A true copy t NATHANIEL BURBANK,
First Lieutenant and Acting A. A. G.
" Copy.r , f
nEADQnABTBB8 DEPABTMENT'OF LottTSIAWA,
New Obleans, La., July 20, 1866.. . . f
Hon. John T. Monroe, Mayor of New- Orleans, La. t
Sib : I have receeived your communication of the 25th
inst, informing me that a body of men, claiming to be
members of the convention of 1864, whoso avowed object
is to subvert the present municipal and State Govern
ments, is about to assemble in this city, and regarding
this assemblage as one of those described in the law as
calculated to disturb the public peace and tranquility, and
therefore unlawful. You believe it to be your dntsaa that
lii70wr invention to disperse this unlawful assembly if
fonnd within the corporate limits of the city, by arresting
the members thereof and holding them accountable to
the existing municipal laws, provided they meet without
the approbation of the military authorities. Yon also in
quire whether this projected meeting has my approbation,
so that you may act accordingly. In reply, I have the
honor to state that the assemblage to which you refer has
not, so far as I am aware, the sanction or approbation of
any military authority for its meeting.
When asked if I intended to furnish the convention a
military guard, I have replied, "No ; the Mayor of the
city and hie police will amply protect its sittings." As to
your conception of the duty imposed by your oath of of
fice, I regret to differ with you entirely, I cannot under
stand how the Mayor of a city can undertake to decide so
important and delicate a question as the- legal authority
noon which a convention ciaiminir to renreaent the neonhi
of an entire State bases its action; I am, Sir, very re
spectfully, your obedient servant, ,
. A. BAIRD, .
Brevet Major General Commanding Dept La,
A true copy : Nathaniel Burbank, First Lieut and act
ing Asst Adjt Gon. .
From a New Orleans newspaper of Monday morning,
July 80, 1866: ....,
President Johnson and the Convention The Miuta
i Expect to Sustain not to Obstruct the Pboceeoinos
of the Coebt. The following dispatch from President
Johnson to Lieut Gov. Voorhees is one from which, in
the circumstance that called it forth, satisfactory deduc
tions may be drawn. - We cannot doubt the President
gives no countenance to the pretensions of those members
of the defunct convention or 1864 who are endeavoring to
reinstate it ; and we can only believe that a oommander-in-chief
he will see that on proper occasions the judicial
and other authorities of the Btate a now constituted will
be protected by the military against violence from within
or from without
Washington, D. C, July 28f 1866.
To Albert Voorhees. Lieut. Gov. of Louisiana :
The military will be expected to sustain and not obstruct
or interfere with the proceedings of the courts. A dis
patch on the subject of the convention was sent to Gov.
Welle this morning.
. ANDREW JOHNSON.
Here follows a dispatch from Baird to Stanton saying
that the city is quiet, and one from the same source to tb
adjutent general stating the ama fact -j .
OrncE United State Miutabt Thuobpb, (
HEAPqVABEEES, WAB DEPARTMENT. f
The following telegram received 11:15 P.M., July 31,
1866, from New Orleans, July 31, 1866 ; , ;
His Excellency President Johnson ; . ( f jI
Your dispatch received. Gen. Baird has declard martial
law in this city. The Grand Jury has indicted the mem
ber of the convention who met yesterday a an unlawful
assembly. The process for their arrest, in the hand of
the sheriff, is suspended by General Baird until he re.
ceive direct instructions from Washington. I showed
mm your oiapatcn to me. . , , . .
andkjsw j. Hisiiitua, Attorney uenaraL
Here follows dispatches from Gen. Sheridan civine: car'
ticulara of the riot They are about thr same as previ
ously reported. - ? - - . -
- Anderson, the Baggage Man,
RESPECTFULLY INFORMS THE - r
citizens of Wilmington," that any or- "yLf J
der left on his SLATE at tho Store ofr i t ii i i
Messrs. Hedrick A Ryan, will nieot with prompt attention.
Jan. 13 ... , : f !-
Twenty-five
BARBELS AND HALF BARRELS " ' ' -NO.
1 AND S MACKEREL, . '
in store and offering very low for cash, at -
GEO. MYERS,
11 and 13 Front Street, i
Ang. 24 CHAS. D. MYERS, Agent
Dispatch copy.
Forty Half Boxes
DAMANTINK CANDLES,
Lowest eash prices.
CHAS. D. MYERS, Agent,
11 and 13 Front Street
Aug. 24
Dispatch copy.
Ten Kegs Extra Choice Goshen Butter,
TW'TY KEGS NATURAL LARD, . w
Twenty-five boxes Cream and Factory Dairy Cheese,
Now receiving rrom steamers ana ottered at lowest casn
pnoea, at It and 13 front btreet -
AUg. it i WMAO. A. AlEUUJ, Agent.
Dispatch copy.
no nave aow id More, i
THE LARGEST and most complete assortment of
liKUCfclKlK.9 I
jr-.-jm, THE STATE.
Our price, very low for cash only
Hand 13 r"mn Sirwst, '
Ang. 24 CHAS. IX Atl'ERS, Agent
Dispatch copy.
." notice. - ' -
RILLS will be present.! to all persons agtiaft whom
w have Heraoraodnis mm Kin I. We do not pmfM
to keep acconnt. A vaiMtual seUlomeAtt is respeotlaily
Jan 1. 300 tf - HEDRICK A ETAS.