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a GENEnAL A.s0nrMENI IL
EanCN GnnGS and Nnlinns.

In short everything generally found iu % wDII as.
sorted store Of ,his kind We al-. a.au ano u..
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article -hall, at stated periods, receive for
their services a compensation, to be es
tablished by law, which shall neither be
increased nor diminished during the time
for which they shall have been elected :
and the said officers shall receive no other
emolument or allowance whatever.
SEC IS There shall be seal OF the
State, which shall be called . the great
seal of the State of Illinois, and the
motto thereof shall be State sovereignty
national Union :" and such seal shall be
Kept by the Secretary of State, and used
10y him officially, under the direction OF
the Governor.
SEC. -. All grants and commissions
shall be issued III the name and by the
authority of the State of Illinois, sealed
with the great seal, signed by the Cover
nor, and countcrsigned by the Secretary
OF State.
SEC 80. All fees that may hereafter be
made payable by law for any services per
formed 10y any officer provided for in this
article OF the Constitution, shall be paid.
in advance, directly into the State Trea-
sury.
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ARTICLE VII.
REVENUE.

All the provisions the present con
stitution in reference to Revenue are
engrafted in the new. and the following
sections are added:
SEC. 6. The general assembly may pro-
vide that all taxes and assessments for
State, county, city, school, or any other
purpose may be collected by the same
person.
SEC. 8. The general assembly shall pro,
vide that all special and genera! taxes ana
assessments levied by virtue OF any law OF
this State, shall become due upon a GER
tain day and also fol- their payment into
the treasury on some certain Gay. Hn4
after the day OF payment the names OF ak
dafauIters. with the amount OF their de-
s,lcotion. and the names OF their sureties,
shail bo reported to the attorney. general,
! connty, city or other attorney for such
nroteedincs under such penalties as may
| be bv law provided.
SIC. O The general assembly shall levy
an uniform tax upon the circulation OF all
hanks in this State, which may claim the
r;oht to issue bills after the adoption OF
this constitution.
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ARTICLE Y.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Section |. The Executive Department
shall consist of a Governor, in whom shall
be vested the supreme executive power OF
the State, Lieutenant Governor, Secre-
tary of State Auditor, and Attorney Cen
eral, who shall be elected for the term OF
two years, on the Tuesday next after the
first Monday in November, in the year
of our Loard one thousand eight hundred
and sixty two, and biennally thereafter,
by the qualified electors of the State, at
the same places and in the same manner
as members of the General Assembly.
Their term Of Office shall commence on
the first Tuesday in January next after
their election, and continue until their
successors are elected.
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY
nav T. r. WHEELER

FEsHE undersigned would spec fully form the inha
Z bitants of Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers
such as Butter Soda Lemon, Boston Aberneta,
Ard Water Biscuit. Also Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies &C., &C, in good variety Confectionery, oi the
choicest selection constantly on hand All KINDS oil
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
TIL. subscriber having spared no pains nor expeLsein
6t:ing up FOR the convenience and accommoda-
ticn and the public generally are now
able to thing in their line to those who de-
SIRE Those wishing the New York Wagon to call daily
will please send their orders to the N y Bakery OF 70
the Post ONCE.
c~Remember the place, in Edwards Block, lev
oor II. Thompson's store, Main Street send In
your orders and they will receive prompt attention
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SPORTSMEN'S DEPOT.
s ft HOMAS MOORE.

IMPORTER and manufacturer Of Increase Twist Ri
II and Shot Guns, of every description, Telescope
and Patent Muzzle Rifles Revolving Breech Cast Steel
Barrels with Guide Starter for hunting and large
sortment Revovers Colts Bears, Mathattens Blunt
4 Syms' Allen Thurber's. Gentlemen will find at my
shop everything in line and warrant to give salts
faction to all that favor with their patronage.
invite the old friends Of H. P BRUNKER to give
call, as he 10 my agent. Customers will always fnd him
at his post. My shop 10 on Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge. . A7'
Powder Shot, wads and Caps a.ns let ey the day.
jup1S" THOMAS MOORE.
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j. ID. OLMSTEAD,
Produce and Commission Merchant.

The market price paid for all kinds OF Grain-Wheat
and Corn stored and shipped parties may desire.
Liberal advances made on Grain in store at my
War, house on the of La Sale street and Hy-
draulic asin, Ottawa, Illinois.
y. B.-farners can save time by unloading with me,
a have the first Warehouse as they approach the
city, and also Steam Elevator and all other convenien-
ces unload with dispatch; and they can always
rely getting the market price
Ottawa, Dec. 2s, '6i. J. ID. OLMSTEAD
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Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash. Door and RIind Factory.

WE have moved Lumber Yard to our Planning
w Mill, the Illinois River Bridge, and pre-
pared to furnish former customers and all others
with all kinds of Lumber, Lath, and Shingles. Also,
constantly on hand good assortment of DRY SEA
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with our Lumber Sash. Door,
and Blind Factory, and Glass, Nail, Paint, and Oil
Dep enabled to furnish each and every article
that Builders may want saving you the trouble of
ing to number OF different places to make ont bill
We also invite attention to our SIIINGLE MILL
which is ready for operation, ana fur nish
Sawed Shingles by wholesale or retail
Our terms cash, and We sell as low the lowest
Please call and examine for yourselves.
Office La Sale st., opposite Van poren Osborn's
Store. fdec 72l STRAWN Il POWELL.
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e. 2. 'Ff1OMPSON,
a.. q. GakIlsGS,

g,uqs, Patent M,dicines. Paints, oiA'' 'dr"''"e'
DIE Stu6s, DC, DC,
p.--.., Clover 4 Cooks and Reldiek's Block
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ARTHUR LOCKWOOD,

.THsfs:s Of TIE I'edcs
o-s. s9.4a cf CClumi,ls St. adjoining MS reS'-
\ &C. nearly opposite the Post ofics- -,;,,~ :,
YIN -.-.n lis friends for all business per'ahk;
,.a-rs ana promises to attend to all sueh vi
pr adjoining to his Office, he may siwAys be oa ,%n"d
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Dr. x. ZEN DE H'

Hsaeog"thje PhPHicd'.Wttd. 1 rn,',,.,, it,m ic
- srvires to the friends Of the hofefotN. ~
systrr, in OTTAWA. in all branches OF MS W ~o,n-,
Ts,rtirnIar attention given to the treatment o' ~
Oe.e in Freeu.aRs block, La Sale 1t e7'- ieD..
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ECLECTIC
-.-OI-ID respectfully lenders his fra'esii ;sioi,r
y, VICES to tile afflicted of ottawa aha III Cb,o
Sn.~iaI attention given to the treatment VI "
,,fc AMI Constitutional diseases p..;,s,ce
Ggi,e a., Min Street. over Blacks store. e..
over Fox River, corner congress auu D'.1---
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BHeMa Vista Floral (;ard:ns.
w. CHALMERS & Co..
At the residence Of W. II. w. t'ushn1n Eusf Otf,..o
Always for SALE alxrge supply OF perpetual Roses and
all other kinds of wberry To
mato, Rh.barb Cabbage, plants, &C. &C. in their
on and vegetati les Of all kinds. iunIa
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BUSINESS CARDS.


@O MI Il q
III OF Lumber, respectfully inform the old custo-
mers Of this yard and the public generally, that I
shall continue the business at the old stand formerly
occupied by him, and socits share OF their patrcn-
age. am constantly receiving csrgoes Of lumber of
Of every description including WIDE SAGINAW
BOARDS, EXTRA THICK FENCING, DRY FINISH
ING LUMBER, Of the best gr ,des, all of which will be
old at the lowest cash prices.
Also, constantly constantly on hand Nails, Sash,
Doors ard Blinds, at manufacturers prices.
Yard west end Madison Street Bridge.
l39-tf FRANK WARNER.
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l. l.
YTyHe above market after having been greatly enlarged
and thoroughly repaired, is now open and ready for
the accommodation of the public. No expense has been
ir,fs t.- place
thy City, both pleasant hope II will be
20 visit; propose ia keep on hand, and to
serve to in style of superior neaness all
kinds OF meats, such as
RssC in steaks roasts dried, corned, &c., Mutton
VsdI Huns Shoulders, Pork, fresh and salt, Yankee
Sausages, &c, &c
Also all kinds oi game in its season
Yr.shTrout aud White Pish from the Lakes
In short, everything app-rtaining TO well regulated
City Market. co.,
At the proper season stand will also he kept for the
sal. Of ali kinds of vegetables supplied from the
{ hes. garden in the vicinity Of the City
S- Neat ritt be dsiieered in any part of ne cay.
or JEREMIAH WOOD.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
Dentistry at Eastern Prices |!
DIR. M. WHITTEN

Office Main Street, Opposite Mansion
House and Over OrtOn'S Book
Store, Ottawa. iii.
~ To my numerous patients would state that
they will receive attention by calling at any honr 81
the day-with promptness and dispatch.
Nov. 22, 1861. DIR NJ WHiTfEN.
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Drurgisf, BoosssiIer, and dS.it'oneruUl;I ~ ~ N.
NeccIu 7-'i1 't -o yr
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II. ESEUSSL,

". T. y E-oS'hs -. o,.,,-
,;-,.aa-s DyuGgist"Ed -ipothscory pr" ST. "''e"
"' '' tyvUOLESALE AND RETaII.)
Importer Of Drugs Chemicals, French o's"'as nns
&c. &c. "se-o
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3, L. n:AIBERY. n. d..
Dr.ss.ssD q 1cARTHUR

T,r.. ss.6sD Il NcAKThtN
cd themselves together for the Pr r"c.'ce
,a M ..sio, respectfully tender their ser'ces'o
,he citizens of ottawa and vicinity A.. ,,d-r.
y - - = --t,,,.s.aI IN cail Immediately and arrange
the -.Y c.usct
'OF G. HARD, N. D.,
r n McARTHUR, NJ D.
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.
OTTAWA STONE YARD
JOHN EGAN,

Superior Street. near Barnard's Wagon Esno'tshmes,
STONEcut to all patterns and dimensions.
Athens and Joliet Stone for SALE all delivered to orde
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J. O. '-'' "H CLOVER Il COOK,

y,Io,pev at LGtC and Notary f"0''c
OGi.e Il. Na;Jing-r'S Flock, "t'a"a' ~
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AIl.s 2. HOMES

ant t1}f7'SetsoI> H' L.'''c u. .,,,
otA e n ":o'er N' y-tf
house -; stairs
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g,~ T.. II. VAN DOREN,

~ ttt:E = JUN TsSS
~ ya1,,.sylJr at OttIird, iAs.
I '' nCfr.in Saugrr's block, up stairs.
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g. ". DENHARD,
TEACHER of Focal md Instrumentdl Ausic, and the
Gsrmdn Language.
Office in Post 0ice Block, opposite the Free Trader
Printing Office.
DENHARD's oUADRILLE BAND is ready to furnish
superior Music for Balls PARTIES Concerts &c. on rea-
sOnatie terms A good caller is connected with the
Band.
Apply at Denhard's Office, opposite the Free Trader
flee, his residence, opposite the Madison Street
ehool House, above the Meat Market. dec22
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BUSINESS CARDS

OLIVER G. GRAY. JULIUS AVERY. WASHINGTON BUSHNELL
e:.ciy, AVERY & RIShN Eli,
sto,ue,s and CotfRSey,Os at Lac dld Solicitors an
Ghdncery,
Will rrrctice in the Federal Courts, and the state
Courts in the Counties La Sale, Bureau, Kendall
Grundy, and Livingston.
Collections made and promptly remitied jane
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-5t'"' . NJ = - ,,:l,s pIoct myl!
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Cannot be Surpassed.

Also a very large lot OF Dress Trimmings, l,n tons
and Ornaments, selected with much c@ir. "hiie IT
New York Mrs. T. -p-nt much sime ia reference to
Dress making and has secured the services OF Mrs
Jones' for and Cloak making and WILL az hereto
fore, paw personal attention to all orders wc" Ar'
respectfly solicited. A fall and cho ice ses o'
The national Republican., 1862-06-07

TaE BuTcHERIEs At WINHEsrER.-Some de-
malls Of the butcheries by the rebels in and
near Winchester, have been published. In
fact, II ir not easy to reconcile the sweeping
charges and sweeping denisls upon this sub.
ject upon any the Dry consistent with the hon
sssy Of the opposing witnesses. II II Is possible
to do so - all, Il h by mpposiug that the acls
Of barbarian which are denounced, were not
universal. That many were committed, how
ever, seems to be certain. .
10 the ofacial report Of Colonel Gordon, Of
the Second Massachusetts, regiment command.
Ing the third brigade, we find the following:
my retreating column suffered serious loss
In the streets Of Winchester; males and females
We'd with each other In increasing the number
oftheir victims by firing from the houses, throw.
ing hand grenades, hot water, and missiles OF
every description. The hellish spirit Of murder
was carried on by the ensmy's cavalry, who
ssber and pistol the helpless soldier sinking
from fatigue. unloading his cries for mercy
indifferent to his claims rs prisoner Of war.
This record Of infamy is preserved for the
females Of Winchester. But this 10 not all; our
wounded In hospital, necessarily left to the
mercies Of our enemies, | Am credibly informed,
were bsyOneted by the rebel infantry. In the
same town, in the same apartments, who're We,
whom victors on the same field Of Winchester,
so tenderly nursed the rebel wounded, were
even 80 more than barbsrousy rewarded.
"The rebel cavalry, Il would appear, give no
cred our stragglers; that they night under q
black flag; that they cried, ~ they slew the
weSried and jaded: Give no quarter to the
ID Ysnkess.'" .
The national Republican., 1862-06-07
FROM Fortress MONROE! !!
Tho Privateers Returnsd.
Cot. Csscerss sstII q l'rtseser.
INFAMOUS COURSE OF THE REBEL
r7, GOvERNMENT. "-

FORrREa AoNRoE, Juue 6.-The steamer
Massachusetts,, which went up the James river
on. Sunday night last with privatsers to be OF
changed for Colonel Corcoran and Others, held
a. their hostages, returned this morning, bring
log back the privateers with her. Gensrsl
HSgcr promised, on behalf Of his Government.
thft tho hostages would be exchanged for the
privatsers.l ..,t . .r,, .l
Acting upon this intimation, Tho privalsers
were sent up, and on is arrival at City Point,
trains d, cars came down from Petersburg with
. dag OF truce to receive them, ss expected
The hostages not being on board, however, the
privatesrs we're not given up, but communica-
ton was sent to the rebel Government asking
40 explanation.
An answer came back TO the effect that Hu.
ger had exceeded bis authority, and further
conference would bs necessary before lhs OK
change could be completed. 1t was imms
dlatsly replied to by the flag of truce boat
hat II would remain st City Point reasona-
bis time, In order that proposed further con
ference could be had. u MH5.a 4.'t
This Mas sent To the War Department al
Richmond, aud an immediate answer promised
The Massachusetts, awaited until the next
day without receiving any further communities.
tons, whom after sending boat ashore and
learning that nothing was expected at Rich.
rn0nd, she started on her return down. The
river. During her stay at City Point, some oi
the privsteers were very indignant at the delay
to which they were obliged to submit, and an
intention was secretly expressed to seize the
boat on her passage down. .,. ..g- ..'
Necessary precautions were taken, however,
by Col. Wblpple, who was In command Of the
Gag, and no trouble arose. m s,-
The national Republican., 1862-06-07
Rebel Account Of the Battle Of
Saturday. '.n

CAIRO, June 5.--The Memphis papers OF tho
I'd contain dispatches from Richmond, dated
the lat Instant, of which the following Is sub
stance:
aGen. Hills Division commenced the figh,
on Saturday morning. Generals Rhodes, Gar.
lands. Rains and Andsrsou's brigsdes bearing
the brunt, until the arrival Of their reinforce.
ments.
"The Fedsrals were driven from their re-.
doubts, and their batteries were turned op
them. .'. ..HrI,
.Gen Lee and President Davis were on the
6eid. Their pressnce increased the enthusiasm
Of our troops. The Yankees stubbornly con.
tested every inch Of ground, while they gave
way TO the impetuous charge of our soldiers.
Large numbers Of the Confederate soldiers are
wounded in the arms and legs.
"Gencral Rhode, was slightly wounded.
"The enemy tried TO make flank movement
about O'Clock in the evening, but we're re-
pulsed. n..
"On Sunday the battle was renewed, chiefly
with musketry. Prisoners are constantly com
ing in. Gen. Hstton, Of Tennessee, Is killed,
The carnage on both sides was dreadful, The
Yankees losing two to our one. About five
hundred prisoners have already been taken
"The latest Intelligence from the battle field
represents that the enemy had been driven y
mile and half from his position. Our foross
I'VE captured three batteries after the most
desperate fighting. The enemy were protected
BY the woods and their entrenchments" T'I
The Vicksburg papers of the 3lst say that
eleven Of the Federal gunboats have gone down
the river. They say the feet ia no bearer the
possession Of the city now than II was two
weeks ago, and that the insurmountvble obsta
Giles encountered below vicksburg had .ussd
ling the commanders 10 fall back to reorganize
their forces. +
The national Republican., 1862-06-07

- The Secretary Of War, In response 10 a
resolution Of the House, has enclosed the in
strueasns TO Gov. Stanly, together with COPY
OF his oommision--exactly similar to those
prsvlously sent t, the Senate.
sscrsssry Stanton says he has given no in
ssrueaons 70 prevent the education OF either
whits or black children in North Carolina
shss hs has no oficial Information upon the
.uh'ssti and that be he's sent copy Of the
Aoass resolution to Gov. stanly, and, as soon
- ~ answer shall be received thereto, he will
farnish Il to Tie House.
The national Republican., 1862-06-07

~ We looked In . moment last evening
upon the Polemorams, and were sstonished to
sse the hall SO full on such an inclement night
The enthusiasm Of the audence-s large por-
ton Of which were ladies-ss those thrilling
battle scenes passed before their eyes, seemed
10 know no boundn We but rcitsrats the often
expressed opinion Of artists and connoisseurs
who have seen 1t, when We say that II far sur.
passes any work OF the kind ever before OK.
hibitsd on this continent. This afternoon, at
8 O'Clock, there Ia 10 be an exhibition for faml-
lies and persons who cannot conveniently 20
in the evening.
The national Republican., 1862-06-07
FROM RICHMOND /!
General johnson reported
wounded +! 5u
REBEL Loss, 10, ,0eO!
Reported ResignatisA sf General
iMagEuder !''3 ;,Si sn2'2l. is, ,'s, 's,', ',rs
AFFAIRs AT RICHMOND.
hcCLxLLAN's HsADeuNn1Ens,


.n %. 7a. Friday, June 6, 1867.
Two deseriers, who came In this nornine,
stats that Gen. 10. johnson was seriously, II
not mortslly wounded, through lbe groin, BY a
Mimic ball, during the lste battle. Gen G W.
Smith IA now in command. Other Information
received goes TO corroborste the fact. These
deesrters state that The rebel loes Is estimated
at Ten thousand killed, wounded and missing
No material Of spge has taken place In ths
position OF the enemy. i'lF
A contrsband has arrived. He left RiGh--
,mond on Tuesday cvspins. He represents
Affairs here ~ In terrible slate Of confusion
and uncertainty. No troops nre In the city
excepting tho.e doing guard duty and alteud
ing to the nick and wounded eli being com
PEELED 70 remain outsids. 67ca, ID. 'i1ssS,.
There are no signs Of evacuation, hut % the
CONTRARY, everything goes 70 show dstseninsd
resistance on tAs part Of The rebels. ~ ,,.r.,
The contraband stated thst, during Tho sgbt
Of Sunday, the h,uss-tops and I'll elevated
positions we're covered With people 70 witness
the battle, every one sxpsotins 70 sec our
troops driven into tn ChickAhouiny. When
however, they saw the Oonfsdsrstss Grnnniog
towards the city, the greatest oonsternation
prevailed. q. o.. 81 ..' ... ...
Many Of the Inhabitants have crossed the
James river, expecting the city soon 70 be. oc-
cupied by our troops. ....- 60.
II is rumored that Gen. Nagruder 10 going "a
resign, having become disgusted with the rebel
military administration. ,'al.
We are Informed there are no troops be
tween the Rsppahannock and the army Of the
Potomac, under the command Of General Nc
Clellsn. na ..t.
Everything has been very quiet today.
A flag Of trace came in to-day from Gen
Huger, asking for the bodies Of General Pet
tigrew and Colonels Davis, Lightioot, Long
and Britton, who were supposed 70 have been
killed in the late battle. Col. Davis was the
only one killed. Colonels LightoOt and Long
are prisoners, and Britou was wounded, Q,
also General Pettigrew. Colonel Dsviss bodJ
will be returned. .,,
The national Republican., 1862-06-07

CncuLaR o. THE FREEDox Communicative
publi1h u another column the circular of the
Freedom Oonoittse Of this District Through
tho vigilance and activity Of that committee
several frss oolorsd persons have been saved
from bondage. And more than that, the moral
inaasnos which they arc exering Is rapidly
making slave hunting and It's sbettors disgrsce-
ini 10 our metropolis. The business before the
conmi'sioners Is falling OF, and the nights are
ne' % frequently made hideous by the screams
o we oolored people who are being seized.
ns'n oonsrsss sdjourns without repeating or
sessnn0iiy modifying the fugitive slave law, the
o0esas'oo Of colored people here will bs most
deplorsble H
The national Republican., 1862-06-07

Os A New rAok.-Two months ago, when a
BILL (no~ law Va pending in Congress, to
psy As owners Of slaves in this District, their
value not exceeding an average of three hun.
drsd dollsrs, the &ar was daily denouncinR
that rate Of compensation ~ totally iuadequa ate
and advising the slsveholders, rather than sub
NIT 70 such robbery" 10 remove their pecu-
liar property out Of the District.
Lase evening, IL announces the discovery,
that ths prscs Of ssves has enormously depre.
eistsd In The border States, that they are really
Of little intrinsic value in those States, and that
tho rates paid for them eighteen months ago
resulted merely from the demand for them In
the cotton region, which Is now at an end, and
not likely to be revived for an indefinite period.
II thess views had been taken two months
sso' ths Sdr might have then saved some of
ies dsnunclstious Of measure, which, while
It b. ssnsdtssdsvsrybody in this District, has
bsnsattsd nobody more directly than the
slsvsholdsrs themselves.