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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

WE publishup upon our outside The London
Times editorial on the Alabama. TheTimes
speaks the British sentiments in clarifying
the pirate SEMMEs as hero. That country
will never learn to treat this country de-
Gently until the United States launch armed
vessels to destroy British commerce, or
until we have an Administration worthy
the respect of foreign nations.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
The Meeting Of the Chicago Con
yention Postponed till August %.

Atameeting of the Executive Committee
of the National Democratic Committee,
held in New York, on the 22d day of June,
1864, it was voted that, in Difference to the
desire of very large number of the lead
ing members of the Conservative Union
Democratic party throughout the country,
the meeting OF the Democratic National
Convention be postponed to Monday, Au-
gust 30, 1864, at twelve o'clock noon, at
Chicago.
AUGUST BELMONT, Chairman.
FREDERICK o. PIERCE, Secretary.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
DO NOT BE PUT OFF

Ask for MADAME P0RTER'S COUGH BAI-
SAM, insist on having il, agtate until you get Il;
him send and get il for you. The cost of manufsc fac
turing the Balsam is as great as that Of almost any
other and higher-priced medicine, and the very low
price at which it Is sold makes the profit TO the seller
apparently small and unprncipled dealers will often
recommend other Medicines on which their profits
are larger unless you insist on having MAZDA POR-
TER's and none other. Sold by all Druggists at rs
and so cents per bottle.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

THE little brig Vision, Captain Donovan,
which left New York few days ago for
London, put into Province town, Cape Coz,
on the 4th, leaky. The leak was found To
be owing to defect in the caulking OF
about two feet In length, which was repair,
ed, and she was to resume her voyage las
evening. Captain Donovan stated that his
vessel worked well.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
The Maryland Raid.

The latest news from the perambulating
sat of war, which has recently been loca-
ted at several points along the Maryland
and Pennsylvania border, makes the graft
flying announcement that the rebels are on
their winding way to the rear, having aban-
doned the raid in view of the extensive
preparations made for their reception. Re-
ports of Maryland and Pennsylvania raids
have never been remarkable for their clear
ness and reliability, but of this last raid
the telegraph succeeded in making the most
perfect muddle yet found in the his
tory of the war. The wires seemed
to oscilate between two hundred and
thirty or forty thousand as the proba-
BILE number of invaders, leaving a wide
margin to be filled up by the Imagination
of readers. To those most capableo judg-
ing, it appeared improbable that LEE
would divide his army and send off corps
upon raid, while menaced as he is at Pc
tersburg by an active and enterprising
General like GRANT, who would not fail to
move forward despite the danger of an in
vasion of the North. Upon this hypothe-
sis we are inclined to believe that the in
vading hordes existed only in the minds of
demoralized reporters and fussy Generals.
The Cincinnati Gazette is loyal paper,
enthusiastically devoted to God and human
ity, the support of LINCOLN and the eleva-
tion of negroes. Its editors 60 into spasms
of sorrow over the poor negro, and wept
copiously at the execution of old JOHN
BRowS. In yestersday's issue of thatsheet
we have an article in the nature of glori-
fcation upon the subject Of a ''Copperhead
come to grief" Some silly fellow named
JOHN O'CoNNELL wrote a letter to soldier
in the Cumberland army declaring himself
opposed to the war, and quoting from Lord
BACON and other authorities to show that
the South was superior to the North. For
writing this letter O'CoNNELL was tried by
q court martial of unserviceable patriots in
Cincinnati by them found guilty of ''dis-
LOYALTY" and sentenced ''to be hanged
by the neck until dead" This sentence so
pleased The Gazette and corresponded so well
with its conception of ''God and humanity"
that its editors are unable to conceal their
joy, and they cavort aboutlike executioners
impatient to 'work off" a fellow man. But
the President refused to confirm this MUIR
derous and inhuman sentence, but modified
the punishment of O'CoNNELL to confins-
ment in the Ohio Penitentiary for five years
The Gazette humanitarians are justly indig-
nant because the President refused to hang
this unhappy man. This case is forciblt
illustration of the character OF those crazy
fanatics who labor in the cause of loyalty
God and humanity.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
Marrow Escape Of Ex-SchOol Com.
missioner Smyfh.

It is less than year since ANsoN SMYTH,
late. School Commissioner Of Ohio, was
elected Superlntendento of the Public Schools
of Cleveland. Another election came off in
the School Board of that city, on Tuesday
evening, July 5th, and Mr.. SMYTH made a
very narrow escape. He came very near
having his head cut of, and being made a
yearling Of. The result Of the election is
thus given In the Cleveland papers:
Three ballots were had. The first re-
suited, Smyth, a; Freese, o; blank, 2. Sec
ond, Smyth, 8; Freese, 8; blank, 1. Third
Smyth, 8; Freese, s..
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

The Congress which has just adjourned
was probably the weakest and most seryile
of any that ever sat in Washington. 1t has
been mere registering bureau for the ex-
ecutiye heads of departments. Yet 1t should
receive credit for one act-that which pro-
vides that the rebel States shall not be rep
resented in the electoral college. This
blocks Mr.. Lincoln's little game Of packing
the electoral college with bogus electors
from the Confederate States. SO far SC
oond " OfLd. -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
GREELEY, in an editorial belaboring the

GREELEY, in an editorial belaboring the
Congress which has Just adjourned, has the
following: 'sThe XXXVIIIth Congress,
which has lust closed its longer session, was
an uncommonly green one. We believe
not more THAI half Its members ever be-
fore held seats in either House. A very
considerable proportion o. its members are
equal to the duties of justices of the
| peace" dFTt. f
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
RemoYed from hia NIh nffica.

DIR. A. B. WILLIAMS West Broadway, near
High street, Columbus. Ohio. has devoted himself
for series Of years TO the treatment of certain pr
vate diseases. He may be consulted at his Office
Broadwa near the Exchange Bank.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

Ex-SECRETARY CHASE accompanied his
successor, Mr.. Fessenden, in his tour Of In
PRODUCTION, and then took his farewell Of
the great greenback bureau. He leaves for
Ohio in q lew days, there to bide his time;
but Senator Spragile, who remains behind,
has already opened his warfare on. the Blair
interest In the cabinet
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
A. CASE OF DYSPEPSIA OF SIXTEEN
OF +. N. SHARP'S CELEBRATEb FILLS. PILL noA
READ THE TESTIMONY.

Mr.. JOHN j. KRONER
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which | purchased of you some three weeks ago.
feel as If have entered into new life-my general
health has improved my appetite has increased and
altogether feel like new man. take pleasure in
recommending them to the public as safe and relia-
BILE. Yours, t ~ G.. I. FORBES,
N tSl Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
PRICE s1.OO A Box. Sold by Druggists every
where. JOHN J. KRONER.
Principal Agent, 4O3 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia
april6'64-d& wemsr g. .t T7T ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
DIED:

On the 7th inst, at 10 o'clock P. NJ, after an illness
of twelve days, THOMAS Noodle, in his 5lst year.
Funeral services will be held at the family resi-
dcnce 46e East Town Street, to-day Saturday at
t,,o oolonk p NJ
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

The word Lynchburg in the last para
graph of the article on Hunters expedition
printed yesterday, should have been Lewis
burg.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

IT is stated that Forts Lafayette and War
rem now contain MS prisoners a greater
number Of Internationally Loyal citizens
than "Copperheads." #N
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

THE CONFESSIONS & EXPERIENCE
sa4 OF AN 'a = .
Z NJ " "A Il Z ID. 4
Published for the benefit. and as warning and
A CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN al}
who suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay
Of Manhood, etc.. supplying at the same time,
THE MEANS OF SELF CURE,
By one who has cured himself after being put 10
great expense and injury through medical humbug
and quackery.
BY inclosing postpaid addressed envelope, sim
| gle copies may be had Of the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, ESQ,
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

THE less man does the more fuss he is
apt to make A hen with one chicken does
more scratching than If she had q family Of
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
New Advertisements.

WANTED TO RENT.--A dwelling house
contairi lg or rooms suitable for small family.
Apply at Goodale House or Address Lock Box l59
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
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H,OST-s3 90 REWARD.

A MEMORANDUM BOOK BELONGING TO
n the undersigned. The finder will receive the
above reward by returning the same TO Watt d
Brothers Confectionery, Town street. The book is
At II. L. WATT.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
"a Slight Cold" Coughs.

nS Ts% sTsTs Of the m r. Of
which in the beginning would yield to mid rene.
dy if neglected, soon attacks the lungs. Brown's
Bronchial Troches" give sure and almost immediate
relief. Military officers and Soldiers sAoUld hdce
them, as they can be carried In the pocket and taken
as occasion requires.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
QUACKERY I

i earnestly caution all young men suffering from
Nervous Debility, etc., against endangering their
You can fully recover by the methods used by the
Advertiser, and by hundreds Of Others AND IN NO
OTHER WAY. Read letter which will send you II
address. Direct to
EDWARD H. TRAvER,
Lock Box, Boston, Mass.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICES
COLGATE,s HONEY SOAP.

This celebrated Toilet soap, in such universal
demand, is made from the choicest materials is
mild and emollient in its nature. fragrant-
ly scented, and extremely beneficial in its
action upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists and
Fancy Goods Dealers. Notwithstanding
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09

nIsEASES OF TlHE NERVOUS, SEMI.
~ NAL, URINARY & SEXUAL SYS.
The, HOWARD ASSOCIA ATfON-Sent BY mail in
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pr. ]. SKILLIN H0UGHT0N,. Howard Associs-
tion, No. South Ninth street, Philadelphia. Pa.
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
"OHIO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. "
JOHN W. CHERRY, Lessee.

THIS FAvORITE SUMNER RESORT IS NOW
i open and ready for reception of guests.
Excursion Tickets to be had at all Railroad Offices
at reasonable discount.
No pains spared to make guests comfortable.
Terms in accordance with the times.
JOS. +. CULBERTSON,
. iuly9-d2w-N Superintendent
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-07-09
OEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET


For Secretary Of state,
,f WILLIAM w. ARMSTRONG;,
ib of Seneca County.
s Supreme Judges,
,2n.5 (FoR FULL TERM,)
PHILADELPH VAN TRUMP,
,,.a OF Fairfield County.
I'd q, (To FILL vAcANcIEs.)
od91r Long Vacancy,
u0 MACHIAS G. WHITLEY,
1-a OF Hancock County.
Short Vacancy,
ALEXANDER S. BOYS,
OF Highland County.
Attorney General,
LYMAN r. CRITCHFIELD,
OF Holmes County.
,7i Comptroller of the Treasury,
@ WILLIAM S. V. PRENTlSS,
J4N OF Franklin County.
school Commissioner,
1t ALEXANDER S. RAMSEY,
OF Hardin County.
Hoard of Public Works,
GULL TERM,)
WILLIAM LARWILL,
j8n OF Ashland County.
@it (FoR vAcANCY,)
CHARLES BOESEL,
Of Auglaize County.
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-05-25
SUPPLY DEPARTMENT..

The Sanitary. Commission, under special authority
tensive system of agencies for securing the safe
veyance and distribution goods put in its charge
ior the SICK ana wounded at points where they are
erosity at all pontS-at New Orleans and at Washing
ton; its distributions being governed by comparison
the relative character of these wants in trustworthy
manner and to secure equitab lie distribution and
honest use OF the goods distributed besides the unpaid
services of the members of the Commission, twenty
physicians of high professional and moral character
ana more IMAM MY lay agents. are employed, under
pecuniary securities for responsible and efficient
vice. The cost of these arrangements has thus far
been about centum of the value of the goods dis
trbuted The Commission has not been able to obtain
authentic evidence of losses, miscarriage misap-
propriations to the value of one dollar in ten thou
sand OF goods which have been once at its
shipping depots The following is list of these de-
pots, to which auxiliary societies. and all disposed to
localities but simply their relative necessity for
assistance, are invited to send their offerings:
SANITARY Compassion, Branch Depot, No. % Summer
Sanitary Commission Branch Depot, No. 10 Third
avenue, New York
nut street, Philadelphia.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, No. 46 South
Sharp street, Baltimore, Md.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, corner Vine
and Sixth streets, Cincinnati, o.
sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, No. 50 Bank
street, Cleveland, o.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, No. 66 Madison
street, Chicago, Ill
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot No. Adams
Block, Buffalo, New York.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, No. SO Fourth
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot No. 80 Larned
street, Detroit, Mich.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot, Columbus,
Ohio.
Sanitary Commission, Branch Depot Fifth street
Louisville, Ky.
The Commission receives no pecuniary aid whatever
from the Government and is wholly dependent on
the voluntary contributions of the public for the
the Treasury solicited and may be transmitted to
George T. Strong, Esq., Treasurer 6S Wall street. N Y
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cite vt. 8. Sanitary Commission

Was constituted by the Secretary of War in June
1861 in accordance with the recommendation of the
Surgeon General of the U. s. Army, and it's appoint
ment and plan of organization were approved by thu
President of the United States.
OFFICERS.
III. w. Bellows D. D., President.
A. d. Bache LII d.. Vice President.
]. Foster Jenkins, General Secretary, New York.
j. H. Douglas, Associate Secretary, Washington.
f. N. Knapp, Associate Secretary, Washington.
j. S. Newberry, M D., Secretary Western Dept.
Geo. 7. Strong, Treasurer.
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SPECIAL RELIEF DEPARTMENT.
F. N. Knapp, General Supt. Washington d. G.
j. b. Abbott Chief Assistant

Soldiers Home, Washington, D. c..
Lodge No d. II street. between 18th and 14th streets
Lodge No g. Maryland Avenue. near railroad depot.
Nurses Home, Washington, ID. O.
soldiers Home, Third street Cincinnati Ohio, Col.
G. w. d. Andrews, superintendent.
Soldiers Home, Louisville, Ky.-James Malona,
Sup't., James Norton Special Relief Agent.
Soldiers Home, Cairo, Ill.-C. N. Shipman, Supt
and Relief Agent.
Soldiers Home, Nashville, Tenn.-Capt I. Brayton,
Supt. Rev. j. IIoblet, Relief Agent.
Soldiers Soldiers Home Columbus ohi0 supt
Supt. and Relief Agent.
Soldiers Lodge, near landing, Memphis, Tenn
G. w. Chrsty, Supt and Relief Agent
Soldiers Lodge, Kelly Ferry.-W. A. Sutlif, Supt.
soldiers Lodge Bridgeport, Ala.-Rev o. Kennedy,
Sup't.
AGENCY FOR PENSIONS.
William F. Bascom, Pension Agent, Washington,
d. @.
HOSPITAL CARS.
Between Washington and New York-Sol. Andrews,
M D., Surgeon in charge.
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SANITARY COMMISSION,
WASHINGTON, D. c.

Further information concerning the assistance rem
dered by the United States Sanitary Commission to
soldiers and Seamen be obtained at the Central
ONCE, 244 street, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets. apN
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-05-25

eefectually than by frequently and widely dissemna
ting knowledge of the above among those who have
friends in the army. The hospital Statistics in this
department of the Sanitary Commission are very
value to the soldiers, their friends and relatives
The Soldiers' journal. (Rendezvous of Distribution, Va.) 1864-1865, 1864-05-25
FOOD AND LODGING
Directory of Hospitals.

Information furnished regarding location and con-
dition of patients in the United States Army General
Hospitals. Address
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100

HANCOCK's SURPRISE PARTY.-The only in
stance in the present campaign of either side
being surprised, furnished by Hancocks
corps in the battle of Thursday. 1t is now said
that, had not the division in the rear of Barlows
cheered it came on, the surprise would have
been complete, and that both Lee and Ewell
would have been taken prisoners Marshal Mar
mont, knowing how dangerous it is to the safety
of an army for such an enterprise as Hancocl<s
to succeed, lays it down an indisputable max
inn that a General surprised is a General dis
honored," wishing to keep military men on their
guard against such disaster, by assocating it
with the deepest disgrace Still, the greatest
Generals, such Caesar and Frederick, have
been caught in this way, and the maxim of the
Grench Marshal, cannot, therefore, be taken
without some abatement.-BoSt0n Transcript.
A WASHINGTON news boy last week, cried, a
"great battle in Alabama" and on the strength
of the announcement sold Star to a Colonel,
who ran his eyes eagerly over the columns for
that battle in Alabama. He didn't find it, and
called out
"You little rascal cannot see any battle
here?"
"No," answered the boy, he widened the
gap between himself and the officer. g And you
never will see one if you loaf around this 'ere
hotelW
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HOSPITAL DIRECTORY.

The Sanitary Commission has arrangements for
tents in the Uuted States General Hospital at the
following points. Others will be added as hos
pitfalls are opened:
EASTERN DEPARTMENT.
For information, address Office Sanitary Commits
sion, Washington, d. c." .,.r.
Alexandria, Va, Point Lookout Nd
Frederick City, Md, York, Penn
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT.
For nfo ORR address Office Sanitary Commits
Philadelphia, Penn, Germantown, PENN
Chester, Penn, Chestnut Hill, Penn,
Reading, Penn, Harrisburg, Penn.
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT.
For information, address office Women's Central
N NnE 9o No u Cooper Instit Ne Haven Conn
Albany, n. Y, Portsmouth Grove. r. l.,
Burlington, Vt. BTattIeb rsS Vt.
WESTERN DEPARTMENT..
For infornation address Office Sanitary Commits
sion, Louisville, KY
Columbus, O., Keokuk, Iowa,
Gapipo oS g., ''' Hickman ai Bridge, KY,
Cincinnati, o., Lebanon, KY,
quincy, III, ~ Columbus Ky,
Jefersonyille, Ind. Govington, Ky,
Evansville, Ind, Lexington, KY,
Madison, Ind, Bowling Green KY,
MiiiRen Bf ehd nf La. Lake ProVidenee La,
st. Louis, Mo-, Ieavenworth, Kansas,
s Eolin Med Mo- Me srRps1iie TeTn Tenn
Jefferson City, Mo-, MurfreeSbOro Tenn.
Ironton Mo-, Gallatn Tenn
Nashville Tenn Vicksburg, Miss,
Corinth Miss. White River, Ark,
Cairo, ILL.,, Point Pleasant Va,
Stevenson, Ala, Chattanooga Tenn.
In all cases the name rank, company and regiment
of the enquired for should be given and where
he was when last heard FROM If the application is by
in person. it will be answered at once if by tele-
graph, answer will be returned Immediately at the
inquirer's expense.
The office of the Directory will be open daily from
O'Clock, "A. M. to o'clock p. M and in urgent
applicants ringing the door bell will be received at
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-03-04
NEW SERIES-NO. 535.

men, The enemy. in the advance on Jackson,
crossed the Big Black at two points, one at
the railroad crossing, the other at poiut
above, known as Messengers Ferry. The
crossing was stoutly resisted by Lees cavalry,
commanded by Gen. Writ Adams. at the rail-
road crossing and by Jackson at Messengers
Ferry.
Our cavalry are represented to have acted
with extraordinary courage, and to have in
flicted severe punishment on the overwhelm.
ing forces of the enemy. The crossing of the
Big Black was finally successful, and was
made we believe, on Wednesday, the Sd day
of February. The enemy the next day took
up the march toward Jackson, but were fought
the whole way by our cavalry, who hung on
their front. Sherman, heavily punished slowly
advanced, however, by the force of numbers
During the fighting of this day (Thursday)
Major Bridges, of Texas, fell mortally wound
ed. He commanded under Lee. His loss is
greatly deplored. He was regarded as one of
the most efficient, dashing, daring steel-pOints
and sent into Jackson.
ION Friday the fighting was resumed, and
the roar of artillery was incessant. About
sunset of that day february 5th) the Yankees
entered Jackson. Gen. Lees cavalry then
moved north, remaining on the west side of
Pearl River. 1t had been hoped that General
Loring would have been able to reach jackson
in time, by uniting with Gen. French, who
was there, to resist the enemy's occupation.
But Sherman was ahead of him.
''The distress of the people of Jackson was
very great at the approach of the enemy, and
the roads leading east were crowded with flu
gitives. The cotton and public stores were
mostly removed and the residue burned"