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A BRILLIANT UNION VICTORY!
Fifteen Hundred Prisoners Cap.
tured and II Pieces Of Artil-
lery!
Nearly the Whole Line Of the En-
emy'S Earthw0rks Captured. {.
The Victory to be Followed Up To-
day.
Chalmers Headquarters Captured.
The Whole Action Spendidly Sue
CeSSful,
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Dec 16, 9.15 g. m.
MAJOR General Diz, Ne,o York:
The following official report Of the battle be-
fore Nashville has been received from Major
Gen. Thomas:
"NAsHyILLE, Tenn, 9 p. m, Dec. Is, 1s6l.-
Attacked enemy's left this morning, and drove
It from the river below the city very nearly to
Franklin pike-distance about eight miles
Have captured Chalmers headquarters and
trains, and a second train Of about twenty
wagons, with between eight hundred and
thousand prisoners, and sixteen pieces of ar
tilsry. Troops behaved splendidly-all taking
their share in assaulting and carrying the ene-
my's breastworks. / shall attack enemy again
tomorrow, ifhe stands to fight, and if he re-
treats during night will pursue him, throwing
heavy cavalry force in his rear to destroy his
trains If possible.
"GBo H. THOMAS, Major General"
An unofficial despatch gives the following
details:
NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. Is, 1890 p. M
Our line advanced and engaged the rebel line
at nine this m. The line was formed thus
Steadman on left; l.. ]. Wood, with the dth
corps, next; A. ]. Smith next, with Cox in re-
serve next, and the cavalry, under Wilson,
fighting dismounted, occupying the extreme
right, aided by gunboats on the river. The ar
tillery practice has been fine, and ct times the
musketry firing continuous and heavy; and
though the casualties have been light, the re-
suits are very fair.
The left occupies same ground as at morn
Ipp hnt right RI mi dr
enemy from river, from his entertainments,
from the range OF hills on which his left rested,
and forced back upon his right and centre, his
centre pushed back from one to three miles,
with loss in all OF seventeen guns and about
fifteen hundred prisoners, and his whole line
Of earthworks, except about mile on his ex-
treme right, where no serious attempt was
made to dislodge him.
"The whole of Hoods army is here, EXCEPT
the cavalry and one division, which has been
detached to threaten or attack Murfreesboro.
"The whole action OF to day was splendidIy
successful The divisions commanded by
General Kimball, of the 18th corps, by General
Garrard, of the command under General A. J.
Smith and the cavalry division under General
Knipe, were under my observation, and have
never seen better work. General KinbalPs
division carried two fortified positions by
assault, with very slight loss, capturing at one
point four hundred prisoners and six guns. No
doubt the other parts of the line did as well. 1
only speak Of what saw"
No intelligence has been received from Gen
eral Sherman's army later than the published
dispatches transmitted by General Foster and
Admiral Dahlgren.
EDWIN NJ STANTON, Secretary OF War.
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EXAMINING BOARD,

The board, of which General Brooks Is pres.
ident, for the examination Of candidates for
commissions in the new veteran corps, com.
menced it's session yesterday. AS rapidly as
officers are commissioned they will be sentinto
the several States on recruiting service
Evening star., 1864-12-16

[By the Peoples Line-Office 81 Ninth street |
NEW YORK, Dec. l6.-U. s. 1881, coupsn 6's,
117S; U. s. 52Os, 1O9H; Certificates Of Indebt-
edness, 97X; Gold, 233T; N. Y. Central, III;
Erie, 93A; Hudson River. 1l61; Reading, 13sX:
Michigan Central, 12SX; Michigan Southern,
72H; Illinois Central, l3Ox; Cleveland and
PitTsburg, 1O71; Cumberland Coal Preferred,
as; Cleveland and Toledo, 112H: Chicago ar d
Rock Island, 1O7x; Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chien, 4 Il; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chica-
60, IOI4 x; Alton and Terra Haute, 81; Chicago
. and Northwestern, AK; Quicksilver, 90.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

THE GOOD NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.
The big flag Of the War Department is flying
to-day in honor OF Thomas's victory over Hood
before Nashville, Tenn.
We understand that orders have been issued
by the Secretary Of War for the firing of a sa-
Lutte this evening in honor of Thomas's bril-.
liant victory
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Terrible Accident.

DETROIT, Dec. 16.-A terrible accident oc
CURED on the Grand Trunk Railroad las
night, caused by collision with the western
bound train, near this city. After the collision
several Of the wounded passengers failed Il
extricate themselves from the weight Of tn
cars and were burned to death. Two persons
are known to have suffered death in this man
ner. The full extent of the loss OF life is no
vet aScertaiDed.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

The Rebels ON the Cum berland River.
CAIRO, Dec. 15.-The steamer Olive Branch,
from New Orleans, has arrived.
A steamer from the Ohio river reports that
the rebel General Lyon occupies EddyvilIe'
on the Cumberland river, with a force esti-
mated from Z, 500 to 1000. A battery posted on
the east side of the river, three miles below the
town. opened on the steamer Naugatuck,
bound down last night but she ran past with :
out serious damage. ALL boats at Smithland
have been ordered to the opposite side of the
river, and gunboats have been sent to destroy
the battery.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

Acting Rear Admiral. .Stribling, comman ding
the East G ulf squadron, writing to the Navy
Department from Key West, Florida, under
date of Dec. Sd, reports the destruction of set
of salt works on Rocky Point, OLD Tampa Bay,
by detachments from the Nita, Stars and
Stripes, Hendrick Hudson and the tender
Ariel. Several large boilers, and everything Of
value connected with the works were demol.
lshed without single casualty on our side.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
RRTuRNED

Gen. Hancock, who went to Philadelphia on
Wednesday on business connected with the
organization of the 1st army corps, has returned
to this city, accompanied by Mrs. Hancock.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

OUR WRRKLY.-The Dollar Weekly StGr of
this morning is on our counter, ready for de-
livery, and contains large amount of fresh
and interesting reading matter.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

Election of an United States Senator.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16.-Wm. M. Stewart
was elected United States Senator on the first
ballot, by the Legislature OF Navada, to day.
There Is nothing OF importance stirring in
California,
Evening star., 1864-12-16

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Dec. 16. 1864.
To the Editor of the Erening Star:
DEAR SIR: I find in the Chronicle Of yester-
day q statement made by Clerk in the lnterl-
or Department, of his Family expenses. Will
paper little space to make statement Of his
own case. receive s;r6ny OF $1 500 per an m
or s133.33 per month, NY tamilyconsists Of,
five persons for wAsoh l pay for rooms and
month; for washing, $3.50; fuel, $i; tax, 4.30;-
total $l40SO.
You will see by the above statement that I
am S7.47 over my salary each month, now how
am to cloth my self and family, educate my
child, pay doctors bills, buy medicines, and
many little necessaries2 am at loss to know.
BILE sheet, and you may be the cause of doing
ms self and brother clerks much pecuEiary ben
eft sir, truly your friend,
POLICE APPoINTMRNTs.-Yeste after
noon the Board of Metropolitan Poll % Com
pointments James johnson. OF the second. r:
A. Milstead, of the eighth, Alexander TAFT, OF
the fifth precinct, to be sergeauts In their re-
spective precincts. Those officers have been
recos nized as sergeants for months past, bat
were never appointed by the board, and only
acted in that capacity until the board should
see fit to fill the positions permanently. Inc
board, by its action, has endorsed the enciency
of those excellent officers. Sergeant Ialt taxes
the position formerly occupied by Sergeant
Reed in the fifth precinct, which appointment
was made necessary by the transfer or Ser
fimmediate orders Of tthhs Superintendent
HARMONY Lopez, No. 9. I. o. o. f., ceie.
brated it's twenty fifth anniversary last nigh
At their lodge room In Odd Fellows Hail,
NAVY yard, the room being crowded to it's ut
most capacity. The ceremonies consisted Of
singing of original and selected pieces by q
quartette club led by Mr.. Mcfarland, and an
address by Rev. Parker II. Sweet Grand SEQ.
retary. Remarks were also made by Grand
Master jackson Edmonston and other mem.
bers Of the Grand Lodge. After these cere-
monies, large number OF those present pro-
ceeded to the salo0c of the hall and enjoyed
themselves In dancing The meetIne was q
very pleasant one throughout, aud the COM
mittee in charge deserve credit Tor their ad-
nirabie arrangements.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
BOARDING..

ROARD.--A gentleman and wife, or two gentle
- men, can be accommod ated with BOARD and
pleasant ROOM in private family, 475 Mas5a
ctusetts avenue. between Attn and 5th SITS. l5-2t"
FURNISHED ROOMS CAN BE OBTAINED for
4 gentlemen and their families, with Board at
372 street, corner Of AZ. Table Boarders can
also be accommod ated. I4-3t*
Evening star., 1864-12-16

CRIMINAL COURT, Judge FisAsr,-Yestsrday
afternoon, after the argument In the case OF
Patrick Calvin, indicted for the murder of
Thomas Morrissey, had been closed the case
was given to the jury, who were ably charged
by the Judge as to the law applicable to ths
case, and after an absence of twenty minutes
a verdict OF not guilty was rendered, and he
was discharged.
The prisoner was Immediately beset by q
number Of his relatives, and scene OF re-
joicing ensued.
SURPRISE SERBNADEs.-Last night, some OF
the members of the Lincoln and johnson As
sociation, which meets at the Union League
Rooms, on 9th street, secured the services OF
Finley u. $. Hospital band, under the leader
chip of A. T. Lille, and gave surprise sere-
made to some OF their fellow mem bers-Mr. j.
T. clements, Geo. II. Plant, Lewis Clephane.
J. Il. Elvans and Lewis L. clements.
A BIRTH AT THE JAIL-Last night Ellen
Pinkney, a colored girl, com mitted to Jail ON
Thursday on the charge of larceny by Justice
Drury, gave birth to a child In her cell The
child was still born, but the mother is doing
we'll.
FAIR AT RYLAED CHAPRL.-See announce
ment of fair at this chapel, to commence on
Monday evening, for the completion OF the
church edifice. 1t Will have great attractions,
we hear from those posted.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

DHS ,.s,s. attached S to R,,.na cs,n., vii, hold
Fair In the Church, corner of 10th and D streets
Islard commencing MONDAY. Dec l9, 1854, the
proceeds OF which are to be devoted to the compile
ton Of the church edifce. A fine band of music
will be in attendance. Admission-Adultsl ID cts. .
cts e cts. de l5-3t
"I o. o. F. LEVEE. for benefit Beacon
uS Lodge, No. Is, on MONDAY. January 18th
1865. Particulars in future ad vert ement deg -lm*
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r y L
respectfully announce to the citizens aui straa-
gers of the District that have now on hand q fne
and complete assortment of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING.
of which will enumerate small portion:
ovERooATs.
Black, Blue, Brown, Drab. Chinchilla. Prock and
Sack, French, English and American; Beaver
of all colors.
GOATS.
beautiful assortment Of English Frock and Sack
Double and Single Breasted Walking Goats, to.
esther with large variety Of Cashmere Busi-
ness Suits.
Ny goods are all made and trimmed In the latest
New York styles, and cannot be excelled In this
city.
Persons who wish to purchase any ReAdy-made
Garments will fnd to their advantage by calling
on me before purchasing elsewhere, as they vii
get fne goods at low prices.
A. srRAUs, Pa. avenue.
between 10Th and llth str. cts;
l6 st" also, at 17s Pa sv., bet 18th and 18th sts
NOTIC1.-AM WATCHES and JEWERY left
Be- ssid Il nos s.sd liz Hsstas
sss and JsWsler Va
THE NV PHLLADELPHIA PRODUCE AND
Il BUTTER eTORE.-keep none but best arti-
Gle, and fresh-Pure ntry Lard, ft varieties
Of Superior Crackers, Fresh Groceries, ugars,
cheap and eeod. Wholesale and retail. 334
street. near 10th street. dec Is ST.
ELEGANT HOLIDAY GIFTS.
ALBUMS in every variety and style.
Elegant Bound BOOKS, POETS. JUVENILES, &c.
BIBLES PRAYER BOOKS. HYMN BOOKS. 60
WRIIIEG DESKS. WORK BOXES. DRESSING
MoR9oco dooDs. cH1LpREN's GAMES. 60.
eoLP S:ss AND pSNoILs, FANCY STATION
Don't forget to call at the Old Emporium.
SHEPHERD Il RILEY,
dc 15-2w Corner 7th and d streets.
ITO THE VOTERS or WASHINGTON.
fhe Assessors OF the different Wards will meet at
the following places from 10 o'clock q m 70 5
O'Clock p m. from the 1SIh to the 3lst December
inclusive, to correct and register the names Of
those omitted from the print POLL lists:
First Ward-Thomas BonOhue, 27d street, be-
tween and streets
Second Ward-Geo. W. Harkness, street, be.
tween nth and 18th streets
Third Ward-William 3. DOWNING. L strest. be-
tive, n nth and 9Th streeta
Fourth Ward.Thos W. Burch. 6th street. be.
tween G. and streets.
Fifth Ward-B. F. Dyer. No. GIL New Jersey av'
I eixth wsrd-Chas n. Nelson. SOS street sosth.
between 9Th and 7th streets. a..
Seventh Ward-yohn H. Bird No. 6I. eorner 6ta
and D streets south. ,ls. dc N-dta
Evening star., 1864-12-16

- new cartridge factory is going up in
Springdeld, Mass.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

MISS NJ ]. PLATT invites the attention of the
4'l Ladies to her large and beautiful assort- IN
ment of BONNETs; xhich she is now sellinsCHY
18th street, a stairs. dec l6- 3tt
Evening star., 1864-12-16

n DISSOLUTION.
HE COPARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
listing between George Parker, Thos. Parker, and
Jos. B. Bryan. doing business under the name and
firm Of G. & T. PARKER & CO., was, by mutual
consent, dissolved on the 18th OF November. 1854
All persons having claims against them are re-
quested to present them for payment and all per.
sons indebted to them are earnestly requested to
settle the same Immediately.
p. g. Either member OF the late firm, or Mr. ].
A. Peak, is authorized to receipt for the firm.
g. d T, PARKER & co.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

CUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
- COLUMBIA, No. IS, EQUITY.
J"lins N. Granger, dgt Adele Douglas, Jas. NJ
The parties above named, c. Marbury. Guar
dian ad litem. and Messrs D.vidse and Fisher,
hereby notified that the 18th of December in
stant, at O'Clock at my Office. in the Oity Hall,
Washington, shall state the trustees account
and the distribution of the trust fund, and of any
surplus thereof, among the parties entitled.
de l6 st W. REDIN, Auditor.
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BALLS. PARTIES, &c.

u TRiBE. No 9. IMPROVED B. NJ. e2
TEMPERANGE HALL. IN
on Tuesday r EVENING. Decembs -. 1854
Tickets, admitting gentleman and ladies. ONE
DOLLAR. de Ii A.
V1HH FIRST GRAND BALL
TIN PLATE AND SHEET IRON WORK ERs,
ASSOCIATION
Will be given
MONDAY EvENiNG, December 10.
At TEMPERANCE HALL,
(E street, between 9Th an 10th streetsD
The Committee have spared neither pains nor
expense to make this the Grand Ball OF the "A
Heald 8 popular String Band has been en- "a
gagged for the occasion. t&SsA
Kefre shments win be furnished at city prices.
Tickets, ONE DOLLAR, admitting gentlem IN
Positively no hats or caps allowed in the room.
BY order order of "
dec IAN WE &d2t+ THE COMMITTEE.
II J. RUssELL's DANCING AcAD. "A
II. EMY-Now open for tho reception of
pupils, at Odd Fellows Hall, on l., MondaysE
MARINIs FAsHI0NABLE DANCING ACAD
1EMPERANGE HALL.
street, between 9th and 10th sts.
This Academy is now open for the reception Of
pupils
For Ladies'. Misses and Masters - Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays. from to 5p.m.
Gentleman's Class-Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Those desir rous of joining may do 50 by applying
at the Academy during school hours. Quarter
commencing on entry. oc8
Evening star., 1864-12-16

f RS! FU Rs!I RsIl
The attention Of the ladies is invited to my large
and choice assortment OF
FINE FANCY FUR1,
embracing all styles and qualities, from the low
est grades to the finest Sable, among which may
be found
HUDSON BAY SABLE,
CANADIAN MINK,
ROYAL ERMINE.
STONE MARTIN.
RUSSIAN FITCH.
SIBERIAN SQUIRREL
AND OTHER VARIETIES
Also. q large and we'll selected assortment of
CARRIAGE ROBES
OF every description, including Gle CANT
WHITE ARCTIC FOX and
WHITE POLAR BEAR,
WOLF, BUFFALO, &c,
Gentlenen's FUR CAPS. COLLARS. GLOVES,
&c, In great variety.
Every article of the above having been carefully
selected cannot be passed either In exosllence
of qur'. style of finish. A call is solicited be.
fore purchasing elsewhere.
JAMES Y. DAVIS,
HA TIER AND FURR RIER
356 Pennsylvania avenue, under
dec II dlw&eo2w Metropolitan Hotel
Evening star., 1864-12-16

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE LOOKING
AROUND WHEN YOU WANT TO BUY A
HOLIDAY PRESENT.
And while you are looking take look at
RUsSELL'S BOOKSTORE,
J2j 7th street, near Penns ylvania avenue,
And see the Largest, Most Varied, Richest, and
Cheapest stock of
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS,
Ladies' Workboxes and Dressing Cases, Gentle
mems Dressing Gases, Ladies' Companions; the
Poets in fine binding,
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS. PENKNIyE5,
Cigar Gases Books in best binding, &C..
Make an cffer for the article you want, and you
shall have it without regard to cost. We are
selling everything in this store cheaper than any
RUSSxLLS BOOKSTORE,
7th street, between Penn. avenue and D street,
Under Avenue House.
p. S.-Just received q fine collection of Chil-
dren,s Books. Building Blocks, Lills Blocks of A
y Game, &c. dec AdtJanl
Evening star., 1864-12-16
PERSONAL.

11SkJ01NAH0
MISS ALICE COVERT WILL CALL At
i the " aship ton city Post ONCE she will find
letter to her advantage. 1T
NOTICE-I forewarn all person from har boring
l or trusting my wife. T. K. KELLY, as she has
left my bed and board without cause provOci-
tien. dec Is 3tt H.F.KELLY.
DERsONAL.-A gentleman is desrous of
L corresponding with young lady with view
ts matrimony. She must be pretty aud not over
twenty years of age. All who mean sincerity, ad
dress HA RRY FORREST, Washington. D. O.
dell 3t*
INFORMATION WANTED OF JAMES HENRY
i CRAWFORD. aged IA years. about feet in
ches high, complexion dark When last seen he
was at the market. corner 7th street and avenue.
on Saturday. liberal reward will be given for
his return to CHAs. CRAWFORD. on A street, q
few doors east of the Old Capitol. de14lw*
nR EDWIN v. WRIGHT, Psychometrist; and
~ MRS. WRIGHT. Clairyoyant Physician who
aga 18th st. Mrs W. has an important discovery
(speciality) of great value to ladies' nov 20 I'm
Evening star., 1864-12-16

394 fhSSsilvANlA AvAFoA. 1874
The greatest inducements ever known in
HATS, GAPS and
LADIES' DRESS FURs.
Call early and see for yourselves at
M. o. GLADMON L. co.'s
Nsy Hat, Cap and Fur Store,
No. 394 Penna. av., bet. ~ and Sth sts.
Evening star., 1864-12-16
LOST AND FOUND.

TAKEN UP ASTRAY-A small sorrel HORSE
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, and take him away.
dec l6-3t& J. E. ROBERTS,
Evening star., 1864-12-16

pREsERVED FRUITS, DC.
PRESERVED OUNCES, tFresh.,
.. PINE APPLES,
PEACHES "
LINES,
4" PEARS f"
'' DAMtONs. :.
BRANDY PEACaEs AffAHs'
Red CURRANf JELLIES
ebbAAGK qrRRANT JELLIHs. :.
CRAB APPLE JELLIES
SPANISH OLIVES,
TOMATO OATSTP'
TAMARINDS IN SYRUP,
0UAVA JELLY, "
For sale by KING BURCHELL,
dec H-l2t Corner Vermont avenue and 18th ct.
20 TO RUSsELLy BOOKsTORE
" FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
You cannot fatl to be suited in style and price.
Goods suitable for presents to members Of the
Catholic Church '-' =
S25 Seventh street west near
dec A-tjan Pennsylv snia avenue. ,
0ILvRR Is FOUND at 492 7th street to make
y MARKING PLATEs for olothins. Worf war
rAAted. = 3 e Az /
q H-st. WI. COTTON 4 90.
Evening star., 1864-12-16

CREAT BARGAINS.
Prime SUGARS, l9c,t &c and 1sc.
Best BLACK TEA, only 81 Is
New CITRON, CURRANTS and RAIsINs
Choice Brands FAMILY and EXTRA FLOUR
Fresh SPICES. all kinds
CANNED FRUITS. Choice MINCE MAT
Chsice TUB and PRINT BUTTER
Presh FLA VORING EXTRACTS
Old BOURBON, WHEAT and RYE WHISKEY
Choice WINES, BR.ND1ES and SIG AIS,
8. EVANS.
deI5-lOt" 4S7 9th st bet. D and X,
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-03-31

ID
other cisssf They have abandoned the cultivation of
their staple Crops and grow provisions only. They
pay ore tnthof their gross productions the only tax
OF any value, to the government and ual the late tax
act without any return for t. They submit to the i'm
pressment of all their remlnng surplus at such prices
AZ government agents may propose, o!t,n onefourth
to onetenth the market prces though all their own
neeessaries are to bo paid for a. full market prices
They submit to having their negroes, wagons, mules
and implements taken from them often to such extent
and at such times as to materially interfere with their
crops ard to the geeat injury of the property soaken,
for which remuneration Is fully made to them
Add what is most unbeaTable AID eIasperang is the
manner in which these odO1s measures are executed
upon them. This unequal legislation is not recognized
by them more just because is necessary to repair
the unwse administration Of finances that while
Others can sell at full MARKET pces because they have
nothing that government cares to seize and pay smp
ly money tex the agrculturAist must pay one-tenth
Of his crop as taxes and sell much of the remainder
as he may DO called upon at an arbitrary valuation.
The recent currency aud tax acts will absorb great
portion Of the excess of currency in circulation. 1t Is
not improbable that the market prices will be 20 re-
duesd BY the stringenCy in the money market that inn
pressmens may become unnecessary, and the Govern
ment can come in competition in open market for such
supplies as il needs This would give 4 most whole
some stimulus to the cultivation Of PROVISIONS and from
their increased production cheaper them.
But should the necessities Government be such as
to require continuance of impressments, suggest
that instead OF paying in the currency of the market
for them, articles necessary to planters be given in
exchange for their provisions Already the supply Of
plantation implements is becoming very Limited PloWs,
pow points, hoes scythSs axes and tpldes, laid in at
the commencement of the war, wearing out Our
machine shops making few OF these necessary ar
tces and generally of the most worthless character
as well as at the most exorbItant prices. Let the Gov
ernment with every cargo OF munitions OF war i'm
ported bring also lot OF these necessary articles.
They can readily be exchanged to thu planters for
vsions at valuations prOpOrtiOnate to the pres mt
schedule prices, which would however, be most ac-
ceptAble exchange to the planters Let Government
bring iu also, various garden secds to be exchanged
In the way. The advantage resulting from this
exchange n the Government well as to our people
at large Wor.l be ncileuabe.