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The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
May /. 1862-.-4N
NOTICE.

VNHERE is boy confined in the jail Of WASH
y ington county, by the name Of Jack Will
iams. He is feet or 6 inches high, black
skin, good teeth and pleasant countenance, He
is rather slight made, and has two SCARS on his
breast He says he belongsto VIM. T. Roe, and
was taken of the train at the Abingdon Depot.
The owner is required to come forward, prove
property and pay. charges, or he will be dispos-
ca OF according to law. WIN. W. BARKER,
Msy /, 1865 Tailor W. G.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
The plan OF tine Uampatgn.


M Asan VI '.0 OssaAli 'aas,n'
= INC NoTt1 20 Assume see DeJenssoe-No NOR
Ftgastng orooaoSy saIt rat.
!, The North has found fighting losing game
and proposes to hold off while. The New
"a York World thus 4speculates upon the polio,
Of the campaign the coming summer and au
Mmn:
+ Notwithstanding the pretence of military
activity in all the armies of the Union, there
3 are some reasons for believing that the Admi.
nistration is disposed to stand on the defen.
zsive during the spring and summer, and ad.
! journ its active operations on land until next
fall.
sss On this point the Intelligent and well in
% formed Washington correspondent Of the Bos-
ton traveller says:
q Il is far better to look the matter squarely
! IN the face, and be prepared for what is com-
ing. We may not win many important victo-
y ries this spring. This is one Of the impossi-
/ bilities, and it seems to me probability
y But we shall win great victories before the
year ends. The rebels have all the force in
the, field they can ever put there, while we
are to fill up the wasted ranks of the old re-.
giments under the CONSUMPTION act this sum-
mer. The great fighting of the war will take
place next autumn. know that is the ex-
! pectation Of our military chiefs. It is not ex-
pected that we shall win such victories this
spring as will put an end to the rebellion
They will come at the close of the year,
This will not be q very comforting view of
5 things for those who have made their bust
ness calculations upon a close of the war. one
way or the other, before midsummer, but we
; believe it is what the business people Of the
North may as well make up their minds for.
e The reasons, good and bad, which have in.
clined the military Administration to post
pone fighting, or rather general offensive ope-
rations,. until fall, are probably such as fol-
lows:
"a l. The belief that the South is suffering for
! the necessaries of life, and that prolongation
of the war until next autumn will add to its
financial and military embarrassments.
! Q. The knowledge that notwithstanding the
Z deficiency Of food and the worthlessness of.
Confederate currency the Southern army was
never SO well organized, disciplined, efficient,
or numerous as now, while at the same time.
the Union army, owing to the thinned ranks
Of the old regiments and the near approach of
! the end of the term of service of the two wears
and nine months men, is not in as high a
state of efficiency as it is capable of attaining
with full ranks composed Of men having a
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, April 27.-The enemy's gun
boats are in Folly river. They were Smelling
Dixon's Island this evening.
Prices in the provision market have declin-
ed considerably during the last ten days.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
From Tennessee.

TuLLAHoMA, April -Wheeler's com.
mand has returned from McMinnville without
loss Phe enemy's pickets are near Tuscum-
bia. All quiet in.front.
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
500 REMAND.

GTOLEN from my Stable, on Friday night.
y the 23d April, 2 miles east of HENDRICKS
Mills, Russell county. Va, !, Il
Black Horse.
He is or years DID, between Is and Is hands
high-no white upon him-has a small lump on
the lower front part Of the right shoulder where
the collar works. The hair is rubbed off Of the
lump.
The above reward will be paid for the delivery
OF said horse to me at my residence, or will
give 800 for information where he is, 50 that
can get him. 7. s.. JOHNSON.
May /, 1863-3w
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01

and will interrupt his retreat. He left his
guns and ammunition behind, which have
fallen into our hands,"
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
House and Lot for Sale.

99 HOuSe anu LOU lOF SaIee
THE property formerly occupied
ElfAby James M. Stone, on Main street.
can be purchased, by early applica-
tion to JAS. C. GREENWAY.
April "a, 1863-3w
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01

Sundrfes.
Al BUSHELS Timothy Seed:
~ 1000 Yards A Brown Domestic;
Portmonaies, Purses;
Pins, Spool and Patent Thread; -
and Inch Augers; { 80 ~ fl.s9,
Landsides No. and 4. So
T.G MCCONNELL s CT. e
March Is, 1868 sef
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-05-01
TO THE VOTERS

Of Russell and Wise and part Of Buchanc
counties.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24
is, Me, FRIDAY, JULY 81. 1853.

Richard Ark~righi. the inyentor Of the
spinning Jenny, and Turner the great
landscape painter. vene both originally
barbers. SbaksPssre. Cardinal wool.ey.
DeFoe. Akenside. And Kirk White. we're
butchers sons; yet BY their own exer-
iions. they rose step by step to the
Proudest positions in the world Hunter.
the great aaatonist. vas an inccssant
worker. ands was Michael. Angelo. and
Jas. Wat. Bulwcr. one Of the most vol
luminous writers Of the present day. Is anoth-
er great worker. and one whom early
failures did not discourage. His 6rst and
second attempts as an author we're utter
failures but be tried il again and obtained
success
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24
Help Yourself

Work yourscif ouf. Is the burden Of
a,most every mans experience. snd very
.ev there are who have cuer risen Co
cmiue1.e in any line except BY th-ir oun
personal efforts, vLlIc to0uany have f-..ea
short of ,rcatnc.s. or what b. hr better.
lssiu.ae... ty ncsic.t.ng thi. impoaaat
ru.e Heaven h-ip. those uio L.'p
.lcnselscs. D. au oii proyer.. ana u.il4l
e. very tr.e oae uii.h ac see csrmpl l..I
almost daily ~a-ccss in Il.. auI tts
ie.aaa'lfi.u % wealth and houors. aro n.f.
.n aet. sa mueh re result of aceideut. as
thc legitimate result of energy Of purpose
labor and pr,s,tcfauce in the right direct
.a.
Macy vrlr- ueu consiicr its great
ai..lrt-ne t5 ic born poor. or not having
.lf...ert capital t. establish themssl,,s u
sa.ioc.. at tLe outsct Tbs rc,rtaiuis
great mistake. and so hr .rJm Lr.a- a
misfortune to them. tprosiles aama. .5l.iy
,f cases IuiGIug from ere expeHcaec ot oil.
a.f. l.a.e .s t.e capital moss great m.l
serk riih. ani ii vc uish to prost o. fh,.r
.slal.e. ve should daiy Improve es,a
.o....a moment a. Be- passes. Ihc pr.asipie
g .pccar gravity. vhiea is Gle railing prin-
lrIe ln tte material creation. ae also apply
a a certain ssase to our ON fats AMI
POSITION .n hfe Merit. true merit. vii
iluay. fad ifs proper level Hence Be- t.
hst .o many eurcut anl useful men have
.pra1- from tie lorer rsnk in society. and
f.lcd tLe highest PLACES in the hnd ser
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24
OLD SERIES.
Extraordinary Cloek-work.

Amongst the most extraordinary pieces
Of modern clock work are these AZ Stras-
burg and Lyons. which are very sminen,
for the richness Of their furniture and the
variety Il their motions andfgurcs. In the
former. cock elaps has wings aud pro-
claims the hour. whilst an angel open. a
door and salutes the Virgin. and the HOLY
SPIRIT dcsosnds on ber Ia the latter. tao
horscmen encounter and 6eat the hour on
each other; a door opens. and there ap-
Pears on the theatre a Virgin. with the child
Jesus IN her arms the Masi. marching in
order. present their gifts-two trumpeters
sounding all the time TO proclaim the pro-
cession.
Ihese. however were excclled by two
which were made by English artists. about
quarter Of century ago. and sent as
present IRON the East India Company 10
the Emperor Of CANA. These clocks were
IN the form Of ehariots. in which a lady. in
a hne attitude. vas placed. leaning her right
hand uPoa part Of the chariot. Uader-
meath. a clock Of curious workmanship. lit
t.e larger than shilling. struck. repeated.
and went eight days- Upon the lady's nm
ger sat bird. finely nodded. and set with
diamonds and rubies. with is wings expan-
dcd in fyins1Position. AMI which actually
battered Tor considerable time on touch
ins diamond button below IL. The bodv
Of the bird (Which contained part Of the
whgels. which. in manner. gave life 70 I'D
Was 20; the sire Of the siNteenth part Of an
inch.
The lady held in her hand a gold tube.
not much thicker than large pin. on the
top oi which circular ornament. set with
diamonds not larger than a siNpenoe. was
liked. which went round nearly three hours
in constant regular motion. Over the
iady's head supported by a small flutcd pill
lar. no bigger than quill. weru two um-
breiias. Under the larger bell was f1ed.
AZ considerable distance from the clock.
and seemed 20 have no connection with IL:
but from q communication was secretly
conveyed % n hammer. which regularly
struck the hour. and repeated the same At
pleasure. By touching a dia mond button
hNed 10 the clock bciow A. the feet of the
lady " a gold dog. before which. from
the point Of the chariot. we're two birds TX
Cd on spiral wings. The wings and feath-
ers were set With stones Of various colors.
and appeared As II flying away With the cha
rot. which from another secret motion. was
contrived % run in a straight. circular or
ans other 2irocaon. \ BOY that laid bold
Of the chariot behind. seemed also 10 push
% forward. Above the umbrella we're low
crs and ornaments Of precious stones. and
it terminated with flying dragon. set in
the same manner. The whole vas OF gold.
most cuuousiy executed. and cmbellisLed
with rabies and pearls
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24

" A AEHrrEAEY Arrest The Chief
Of thc Baltimore Police. Marshall Kane.
Immediately after the uurdcrous attack up
on The Mas-achasetts Regiment. vas 60 Ar
kitarily Arrested - and sent o. Fort Lafay-
ette. Among the evidences Of his treason
is the following Telegram.
" Thank you f3r your oHcr. Bring your
men by The fret tram aal We viii arrange
vith tLe railroad ahcruard. send exprcs-
es over the mountains and valleys Of May
land and EUgiaia iQr the riGrmcn % come
down without delay. Fresh horles will be-
dowuo on us tomorrow. Wew.ii Whip them
or die. GI0. L. KANE.~
The traitor to whom this was addressed,
ia Frederick rlaeardeI IL. with this sdJi-
ton
AT men who vail 20 with me viii re-
port thela.ci,es a. soon a. possible. proyi-
ding themselves with such arms AMI accou-
tremcnt. a. they can. Double barrcled
shot. guns and buckshot are efficient
Tie man. Kane when released from Fort
Lafayette. made an indignant appeal to ,he
public ior sympathy. and sympaihizing or
-ans began 90 bowl in BIS favor when they
we're spiked by the proiaetion q one Of
che evidences OF L.s treason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24

Wuu DnE,v- ME,v. To dream Of a
miIistone round yoar ne. <. IS .-n ofuhat
sou may expect you get an cxiravagint
wife. 30 see apples in r. drcam betokcns
"a wedding. because vhere you fai apples
you may reasonably expect to hnd pears.
to dream yol are lsne ga token that you
viii ret lotto a hoibie When younS Ia
Jg dreams Of coffin it Letokens thai sho
should discoutiaue iaeing her stays tightly
and alalys 81 saoaiy clad IN vet weather
Ifyou dram oi a clock it is a token that
tou will gan crcdit-that b.. iick To
dream oi Gre is sgu that Il you are wise
goa will see tLai the lights in your bone
are out before you 90 10 bed. To dream
that your nose is rcd a. the tip. Is an int'-
nation that YOU Rad better leave a bran
iy aui water. To dream Of ~slking bare
footed. denotes a journey thaty siii make
bo0tless
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24

'. General. the Gag is come.
The staff vas in tittcr bot loud guf
iaw neafiy carried them 81. when "Oii
Eo.y. quickly and iicetiousiy replied:
"Captain. tlc procession is went
Ths Captain. perhaps. o. coalin't zee it.
but De- uitsd.~ and ever sin-c. III men
tion o. a fag pats him On netties.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1863-07-24
THE OXFORD DEMOCRAT
PvsLf.zED SWAY EsrDAr MORNING ar
WH. A. PIDGIN & Co.,
rEoFNIKroEs.
JOHN y. PEI RRN. Editor.

TERM>.-Oa- Deiiar and Ftay Ceaf.. per
y-ar. ~ advance r~o Deiiafs. az th~ ed 81 m
y~ef.
Clubbing. We sonf respectfully ell the
susuf ioa of 500 are sposrt q, iruit thrir aii
~Ntceiiar ~ ctrcuiation 60 q hoars psF~r O.
The falio~trg oder.
We ~tu srnd
10 Cope. 90 one var. for 1850
20 cop'-s SOC oae year. So 5000
~ eas copY O. thc frr-an Estttng - tns cis.h.
~ ntocry ulrst aCrrurans the orter.
- " feu~ngtu a c.. 10 ~tst- Str--f. q.
Bosfsn. aad t2e Nassss Str-st. Nrw Nofk a..
sIr aathoriEsi rrufs
JOB PRINTING aeatis exeeut~d.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT,
Commencing June 29fh, 1868,
Trains Going south and East.

Leave Montpelier ~ So Am, II 80 A. NJ and 10 33 ~
M ALL TRAIN leaves Rouse'S Point at $50 A. M Rurling
IVY ton $40 A. M. connecting AT Whue River JuDctn n
and Bellows Falls with trains f,r Bostnr Worcester
and with Vermont Valley K. K. for Springfield and NV
YORK, arriving in New York at 10, IS p A.
CHICAGO EXPRESS TRAIN leaves Ogdensblrgh a. 33o A.
M, hiohtrea III oOO .h Rouse's tOinl at Is s. N tor
Boston, Troy nd New York "
MONT EXPRESS TRArN leaves Ogdensbutpa NJ 10 I,v
Mont zeal at 34j M, Rouscs PoiAt at % M arrv
ing al Boston at $40 NJ connecting at Eetlov Falls
with Cheshire t. K. for Boston and Wore eu.sy n with
vermont Valley r Il. for Springfield and Ea.Y iay.n
and arriving In New York ut 420r. N.
Trains Going North and West
Leave Montpelier at 48 A. NJ. 500 A. 2.Sp H. and
4.40 P.s. - '"
White H'ver Jnnct ion at Il, Is r.h BuriLs:. %. 20 p
for Ogdensburgh, Chicago and the West making close
connections
MAIL TRAIN leaves Boston at T.3O A. M via Iow.,
Lawrence or Fitchburg Leaves Springfield at so NJ
Bellows Falls at 1920 P. for 81. .bury Lti.ton
Burlington, &C., arriving at Montreal at 10 30 p
and Ogdensbnrg at $50 A. M.
ccG AhoDArioN Train leaves NorthfelI al 8 90 An
and buflinglon ct $50 for Rousea Point and Mont
na'.
NfoHr EXPRESS TRAIN les Bellows Falls xt l5pm
receiving passengers from Vermont Valley R. R. leaving
Ne" York at 800 A. M, and from Cheshire Il. X.
leaving leaving Boston at 400 p N. connecting at
White River Junction with train leaving Bo.fou AT
$50 p M. via Lowell at 500 p NJ. via Lawrence Leave
White River Junction at ll4s P. M. arriving at Bur-
ington nj 43o NJ, Rouses Point al IS A. NJ Mon,-
real al eOo A. N. and Ogdensburgh l2 l5 P. ~ Both
the Mail Trains and the Day Express Trains connect at
White River Junction with Passumpsc Road for and from
ton and the White Mountains.
Sleeping cars are attached to both the nigh, express
rains running between Rouses Point and Boston
Through Tickets for Chicago and the Wesi sale q,
the principal stations.
G. MERRILL, Supr.
! st. Albans. VT. June 90. 1853
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12

C6nO WILL BE FORFEITED by DR. l.. DIX
tCCOO if failing to cure IN less time than any other
stra mt from occupation fear of exposure to all
Gather, with safe and pleasant me licues
SELF-ABUSE AND SOLITARY HABITS,
Their effects and consequences;
SPECIAL AILMENTS AND SITUATIONS,
Incident to Married aud Single Laoies
SECRET AND DELICATE DISOR OERS
Mercural Affections ErupoDs and all Diseases of the
Skin Ulcers OF the Nose Throat and Body Pimples
on the face SwelingS OF the joints Nervousness !;
Constitutional and other Weaknesses in Youth, and the
more advanced, of al ages, Of
BOTH SEXES, SINGLE OR MARRIED
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
Soap ManufaCtOry,

'THE Subscriber has In opesston Soap Mandatory
In Montpelier Village II proposes to take the sraw
aefial at the re,den,es OF such wish to sell to
hIn buying their ashes and grease, aud selling them
Roou article oil Soap, aud delivering 1t to them He will
pay ~ cents bnshel for ashes and to cents pound
~ and will sell New Soep 1t a50C and Old ap
- So,oo Darrel. A. q. LAnD.
Montpelier, April IL, 1858. dom
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12

THIS work is of high moral tone written in chaste
l yet thrilling language, and appeals directly to the
moral consciousness Of ALL, PARENTS and GUARD
IANs especially, detailing scientific and reliable aids
and treatment for cure.
1t will be sent by Mail receipt of TWO 49, cent
STAMPS
GJr~ PARENTS AND GUARDIANS! fail not to send and
OBJ ain this book.
o. YOUNG MEN! Fail not to send and get this book
u LADIES! You, too, should once secure copy
Of This book,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
A WORD OF SOLEMN, CONSCIENTIOUS ADVICE
10 THOSE WHO Will REELECT


clas, Of mAadies prevail to fearful extent in com
muuty, doomng lea't 100000 youth of both
nually. to carly Those diseases very i'm.
perfectly unders ood Their external man lfestatons or
symptoms are Nervous Debility, Relaxation and ex-
haustion Marasmus wasting and consumption of
the tissues OF the whole body; shortness beahing,
or hurried breathing on ascending a hillo a flight OF
stairs great palpIlat,on OF the Heart Asthma Bron-
chis and Sore Throat; shaking of the Hands aud
Limbs, aversion to society and to Lusines study
dImness of Eye sight; OF Memory; Dizziness OF
Pains in the Back or Limbs; LumbAgo, dyspepsia or
lndRestioni iTre3ularlty o. the b0wes deranged sec
tons of the Kidneys and other glands OF the BODY,
LeGcorrhe or Fleur AlOus, &C Likewise Epilepsy,
Il Iysteria and NerY Gus Spasrs
Now, in Ninety nine cases out of every one hunt
dred, all the above named disorders, and host o
others not named, isCohsumption OF the Lungs, and
that most nsldious and willy form OF Consumption OF
the Spinal Nerve known us Tabes Dorsaes and Tabes
mesenterlca have their Feat and origin in diseases OF
the felvlc Viscera. Hence the want of the
psIt Of the old school practice Ill treating symptoms
only.
DR.. Andrew Stone, physician to the Troy Lung and
HyKienic Institution is engaged in treating this
Class of modern maladles with the most astonishing
success. The treatment adopted bv the Institution is
new Is based upon scientific principles. with newl'
discovered remedies, without minerals poison. The
ABILITIES of such that patients be cured at
their homes in any part Of the country, from accurate
scrptons OF their case. by letter and have the med
cines sent them by mail or express Printed interrog'
atories will be forwarded on application.
II Consumption Catarrh and diseases of the throat,
well at the homes of patients at the lnsiitu
on, by sending the Cold Medicated Inhalng Balsamc
NapOrs, with inhaler, and ample directions for their use
ANA direct correspondence.
9~-Patents applying for interrogatories or advice
must nciose return stamps, to meet attention.
{3-Ihe attending pnyociau Will be found at the In
sttution, Tor cousutA On, fro N A u. to L. M o
each day. Sundays, ia the ier)noon. Address
DIX. ANDREW STONE.
Physician to the FrJy Lung and ygIenc In tue, and
Physician for Dlseasesot the h4lri, Throat and
Luugs, 81 Fifth street., Toy, New ork,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
The Early Physical Degeneracy
\ NJ + RIG IAN PEOPL T.

Just Published by DR.. STONE,
PHYSICIAN TO THE Troy LUNG AND lIYGIENIC | Nsr
TUTE. A TREATISE ON THE CAU-EsoP EARLY
PHYSICAL DECLINE or AMERICAN PRo-
PIE; THE CAUSE OF Nervous
DEBILITY CONSUMPTION
AND hARAsMUs
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
QUACk NOSTRUM MAKERS,
IGNORANCE OF QUACK DOCTORS AND NOsrRUM
MAKERS,

Through the ignorance of the QRsck Doctor knowing
no other remedy he relies upon MERCURY aud givelt
al MS patienS IN fil' Drops, sc., 50 the Nostrum
Maker equally ign rant adds TO his so called Extracts
Specific Al tdote &c. both relying upon s effects in
curing few in ahundted, il ia trum eted in various
ways throughout the land but, ALAS nothing is said
OF the baan some or whom die others grow worse
and are let 20 lInger and suh1r for nom hs or years mn
't relieved or cured, if possible, by competent physio
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-12
vermont Cemtrag and suIli.
VAN Railroads.

La Ery EsssEssasssss1 cTsxEsyHz,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-12-03

WASHINGTON, Dec. "A joint committee,
appointed under a call from meeting held in
Coopers Institute, New York, Nov. 10, 1868,
Tor the purpose of urging on the government
the necessity of legislation for the protection
and organization OF freedmen within our lines,
met here oday. The following delegates
were present.
From phia-Stephen Caldwell, f.
i. Cope, Rev. j. Wheaton Smith, ID. D., Ell
lis Yarnall from Boston-JOhn NJ. Forbes,
Edward Atkinson; from New York;. q.
Shaw, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Rev. w.
w. Bellows, ID. D., G. r. Roberts, George C..
Ward from Cincinnati-Rev j. NJ. Waldin,
Rev. Adam PEG, ID. D., Levi Coffin, E. Hair
wood
The committee was organized by the APP
pointment of Stephen COlwell as chairman,
and Messrs. Atkinson, Ward and Walden, as
secretaries. memorial to the president,
who could not meet the committee on account
of his illness, was adopted, advocating the es-
adjustment of a bureau of emancipation, and
such other legislation as may be necessary for
the protection OF the freedmen, in the transit
ton from slavery to freedom. Interviews
were had with Secretaries Seward, Chase, and
Stanton, and the committee say they have
great reason to hope their memorial will be
submitted to congress at an early day, with
Vor of such legislation as shall accomplish
the object.
Measures were also taken for the formation
of United States cumnission foI the relief OF
the national freedmen, under whose general
advice and direction the several local associa-
tons may secure concerted action. Much in
formation was given and received by the dele
gates in regard to the success in organizing
the freedmen at Port Royal, Newbern, and
Norfolk, and bringing them, with scarcely the
delay of a single season, to a condition of
selt'supporting industry, and in regard to the
great distress upon the lower Mississippi,
where the disturbed state of the country has
as yet prevented similar result.