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DR0POsALs FOR FORAGE,

CHEF Qxartermaster's Office, Dspot of Washtnstoa,l
ar. inSit.a :, E
we sn1 son4 D. U eSs
Of these places. with Hay. Corn, Osts and STRAW
Bids will be received f,r the delivery OF 1908
bushels Corn Oats and so tons of Hay or Straw,
Bidders must state at which Of the above named
rates at Which they win make deliveries thereat,
the quantity Of article to be dc deliver,
menced. aud when to De completed.
The price must be written ost in words en- the
Com to be put up in good stout sacks of shout
bashes esss rSs acts to be-
without extra charge to the government. The
sh r kind of Oats Corn
Hay, or Straw, proposed to be delivered, must be
All the articles offered under the bids herein in
yit+d, win be subject to reid inspection by the
Cent? acts win be aw arded from time to time to
the low est responsible bidders the interest Of
made ma when the Whole amount eantraeted for shall
have been delivered and accented. -.
proposal With ' susTanty signed y two respop
dbIe persons, that in case his bid be accepted. he
they viii, within ten days thereafter execute
the contract for the same, With good and nd
f. il the lt t sse
IT. an IN s the sa
enter into the contract. they to make good the dif
ference between the offer ef said bidder and the
next lowest responsible bidder$ or the person TO
whom the contract may be awarded
The responsibility eff the suarantOrs must be
shown by the off eia1 certificate of United States
District Attorney, Collector Of Customs, or any
other officer under the United States government,
or Responsible person known to this office.
Al bidders will be duly notified Of the acceptance
rejection of their proposals.
The full name and post office address OF each
bidder must be legibly written ia the pro-
pOssl.
Proposals must be Addressed to Brig Gen. D. II.
Rucker, Chief Depot Quartermaster. Warrington,
D. G.. and should be plainly marked proposals
for Forage"
Bonds in a sum equal to the amount of the con-
tract signed by the contractor and both of his
guaranters will be required of the successful bid
der or bidders upon signing the contract.
be obtained upon application to this Office:
All proposals received under this advertisement
will be opened and examined at this ofhce on We'd
nesday ard satur day of each week At IL m. Bid
ders respectfully invited to be present at the
D. H. FUCKER.
fe25.tf Brig Gen1 and Quartermaster.
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by GREEN Il WILLIAMS. Auctieneers.
RIAL ESTATE SALE IN UNIONTOWN.

AL ESTATE BALE IN UNlONTOWN.
Byvirtue Of q deed Of trust from Howard Car
penter and wife to me. dated December 18th, 1868,
seq, one OF the land records Of Washington coun-
ty, and District of Columbia will sell, by public
apeti9n Hpon the premises at o'clock p: m. on
DNESDAY, the 8th day Of March, 1855, all
that piece OF parcel Of ground situated in Union.
the ground plan Of said Uniontown, as Let's num-
Sered 3S2, a.s and 3s4, beginning for the same on
the south side of Jackson street. 354 east from the
southeast cerner formed BY the intersection. of
thence eastwardly e feet. thence at right angles
southwardly 49, feet, thence at right angles west
wardIy " feet thence at right giles northwardly
l3O feet to the place of beginning. lThe said Lots
362 1863 and 1854 beiu contiguous, are thus described
as one lot.)
Terms cash. The purchaser to pay for stamps
and conveying; and If the terms Of sale are not
comp led with within five days after sale, the prop
s.ty be resod at the risk Of the net purchaser.
off. n. THOMPSON. Trustee.
GREEN d WILLIAMS, Auets.
@THE PURCHASER HAVING FAILED TO
comply with the above sale, made on the 18th day
OF January last 1t will be resold At the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser.
By order of the Trustee,
fe A-eo&ds GREEN & WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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DRoposALs FOR MANURE.
QUARTHRMAsrER GENERALS OFFICE,
FIRST DIvISIOy,

WASHINGTON CITY, February 10, 1855. }
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Office
until WEDNESDAY,, March Is. 1855, at IL O'Clock
procured from the stables and corrals of the Giles
boro Depot near Washington. D. g, within the
twelve months n ext succeeding April l, 1865.
The successful bidder win be r CURED to have
barges or boats moerea at the wharf at Giesboro
may accumulate. The United States will deliver
the manure in the said barges or boats, and viii
designate an agent to measure it as rapidly as
loaded.
Bidders must state the Price per cubic yard.
An oath of allegiance will be required from each
bidder.
PAYMENT will be required to be made in Govern
ment funds at the end OF each month for the ma
nure delivered in the barges during the month.
Bonds, with approved securities, will be required
from the party awarded. in the sum of ten thou.
sand 40. COO dollars.
Proposals must be addressed to the uudersigned,
Washinston d. O., and marked on the envelope,
proposals for Manure" pny
70 n-tNl5 @. NJ G. 0.
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feb T-dl5t
LOTION SALE OF CONDEMNED HoRspS

u UUTfVN sAhE OF OoNUIMNED HORSES.
Quartermaster Genaaps lGcs. FIRST Dirision,,
WashingtoH Civ February 25, Es;5
Will be sold. at public auction. to the highest
bidder, at Bsltimore, Md ON
TWO HUNDRED CAVALRY HORSES
the cavalry service Of the army. - 80
Fer road Ard farming purposes, many good bar.
gains may be had. = sSff'. : -
Horses sold singly. Sale to commence At 10 3
m. and will be held at Phillips Governmenf
Stables, corner Of RYsmont and Ramsey streets
Terms cash. in United States currency:
JANIS A. DKIN
fsb2 Col in charge First Division o. Ne O.
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VHIIF QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE,
u DEPOT sF WASHINGTON,

- DEPOT .F WASHINGTON,
WAsHIHGTOS. D. g., January 4, 1854.
All dealers in Drugs, Hardware, Lumber, Leath-
auested to send to this efice, on MONDAY of each
week sealed proposal or list. in dnplieate Of the
at short notice, with the price of each marked in
plain figures 80 that in case the e!issnciss Of tn
tanned without delay, and at the lowest price.
De alers Wishing to sell to this Depot will be re-
quired to furnish tn list punctuaHy every Monday
morning. D. Fl: RuCKER.
ian 5.n Depot of Washington.
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HORSES! HORSES II HORSES III

Ouorte,maae, Generals Office. First Diuision,l
WaSh,ngtcr CRY, February ID, 1865.
HORSES, suitable for the cavalry service. viii
be purcha sed at Giesbero Depot, in open market,
Horses will be delivered to Captain L. Lowry
Moo-e, A. 9, ~, and be subjected to the usual
specifeations. as follows: Cavalry horses must
be sound in all particulars, well broken, in full
flesh and good condition. from fifteen (l5l to six
teen Q6) hands high, from five 90 to nine 80 years
old. and we'll ad apted in every way to cavalry pur
poses. Horses between nine t9) and 10l years OF
be accepted. c,,.-,,
each Hours of ms ection, from a. m. to p. m.
JAMES A. AKIN.
fe l4.46t Col. in charge LIST Div. @. M. G. o.
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nv JAS. o. MeGUIB1 & co., Auetioneers.
EXECUTORS SALE OF SMALL AND.vALUA.
BIZ TRACT OF LAND AT THE 81 STREET

TULLTATE.
On MONDAY, March 9Th. 1865. at II O'Clock, NJ,
on the premises, sball sell . small and valuable
piece of Land containing % acres, situated at the
junction Of street, Boundary street, 18th street
and road to Bennins's Bridge. together with the
improvements, consisting of Frame House,
ont Buildings. The situation of the property f.t
the junction Of seven different thoroughfares,)
land is unsurpassed in its qualities for g Market
Garden.
and twelve months, with interest secured by q
Deed Of Trust on the premises. ConveysRces aud
stan ps at the cost Of the purchaser.
JOHN r. MINOR, Executor.
feb I'D JAS O. MCGUIRE Il CO, A1ct'as
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DYJ. @ MoeUIRR co Apctioneer,
SPLENDID COLLECTION OF CHOICE EURO.
PEAN OIL PAINTINGS AT PUBLIC AUO-

TON.
On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
March 7th and 9Th, commencing at IN o clock each
evening: at our Auction Rooms. we shall sell
hesutifsl collection of about One Hundred and
Europe during the past year by Mr.. L. A. Toll
MAN. well known copnoisseur of art. This col.
lection embrsces valuable orr gina pictures by en-
inent living artists, and fine copies of the most
celebrated pictures by the old masters now in the
different galleries of Europe. Among the subjects
may be found
Groups and Figures. Hi storical Subjects
Architectural and Street views in diferen: Euro
pesn Cities.
Cattle Pieces. Marine Views,
Game, Fruit, and Flower Pieces,
Landscapes, &C,
with great variety of tize and style subject and
finish, aud which it is believed will be found
worthy the attention of pers ems Of taste,
The collection will be on free exhibition from
Wednesday morning each day and evening until
the sale.
feb I'D &c. MCGUIRE CO., Auets,
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M EDICAL PURvEYOR's OFFICE,

NJ ED1CAL PURVEYORS OFFICE,
WAsHISGTCS, d. O., Feb. Is, 1855
unn MI g sod At public auction, in this city on
icsi storsk 18Th Day Of March next At the Med
streets; .. 10 clock m ouentitv af CON- .osa
Sem zen. nofpss, prop:sty consisting Of beddines
Packing Boxes; Bottles. &c &c, ""N o'A''
Successful bidders viii be required to remove
.ne s!sres Witnn nEf tnl asysfron the sale. Terms
O. SUTHERLAND.
Surgeon o. g.
feb N-dl5t Medical Pmrvs".e-.
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CLOTHING.
A { e
ODE0N HALL. 4

446 opsoN HALL 40
THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED CLOTHING
HOUSE IN The CITY.
MeyouA most respectfully call the particular
attention of the ctiKt ms ard tran visitors in
Waship gton to call an examine our
.. VERY LARGE
AND
EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT or CLOTHING.
We have very large stock on hand and as We
wish to dispose OF our heavy goods We will run
every article On hand at cost, so we may have
room for our spring stock.
ALSO,
The most complete assortment OF
UNDER CLOTHING,
which marked down to cost prices.
Alexander and youyin's
WHITE KID GLOVES,
of all sizes, at three dollars per pair.
full assortment of MICK TIES of AL eo1ors.
WIEsENFIHLD & CO.,
re 2S-6t Corner A. street and Penn a Nv.
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RYJ. G. AoGUIRE & CO., Auctioneers.
TRUsTEE's SALE OF 535 ACRES OF vALUA-

BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District of .Columbis, passed in the cause Of
No EQUITY vii ana at w nhse
THURSDAY, March 18th. isis, at II O'clock n If
Of st
the real estate Of which Levi Sherif late Of Wash
1aa
shs sitpated osins wthin about four miles Of
Veil soo%sd and Eatsrsd has an sSundsn ss ne
meadow lard aud is admirably edapted for msrket
The improvement consists Of tive framed Dwell
cessary ontbufdines. and there is some beautiful
building sites on the premises. commanding fun
The land vii be ssbdivided int several nall
t,acts. plat o. Which may be seen ct the AUCTION
half il cash on the day Of sale and tas residue in
from the day OF sale, with interest, and approved
title iindisputsble.
.Conveyancing and Revenue stamps at tke cost Z
the purchaser.
fsb2i JAS McGUiRE & CO.. Asct'rs
ri GREEN WILLIAMS. Auctionesrs.
TRUsTEEs SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
LOT 9E 21oT ST. WEST, NEAR ST NORTH.
On MONDAY HSs the 18th day of March. 1865 shall
sell, in front of the premises. at O'Clock p m,
BY virtue Of . deed Of trust 70 the subscriber.
land records Of Washin gton county in the District
OF Columbia, the following valuable property, Iy-
iPs and being in the city Washington, District
North North halt Of Lot numbered "a, in Square num-
berei IS, having front of 80 feet inches on 2Ist
street, running back l60 feet, containing 4,6Os
square feet.
Terms cash. All conveyances including revenue
STAN Dis At the cost of the purchaser
Fifty dellars to be paid down when the property
is knocked off; and if the whole purchase money is
not paid in FIVE days after SALE the trustee re-
and cost of the first purchaser by ad vertis such
resale three times in EVENING Star.
=. G. DARLINGTON. Trustee.
fs e. eo&dB GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auct.
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ERBAT REDUCTION In CLOTHING

ERBAT REDUCTION IN CLOTHING
In order to make room for Spring Goods, now
offer to the public great inducementin
ALL STYLES OF oVERCOATs.
English, French and American Double and Sim
gle Breasted
WALKING AND SACK COATS.
A large variety Of Black Plain and Fancy CASH
mere
PANTS AND VESTS.
And many other articles in this line. too numer-
Gus 10 mention, which shall sell of from now
until the rst of March at greatly reduced prices.
The shove goods are all made and trimmed in the
latest New York styles. A. STRAUSS,
Pa. av.. bet. 10th an 18th sts., ana
feb SLIM IT'S Pa. av., bet. 18th and 18th sits.
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IL Parties from Mobile report the city as
substantially evacuated. Only a show OF
force is now kept up there.
IL The common councils Of Boston last
week appropriated $4,000 to celebrate the next
4th of July.
VIt is said that General Hooker's detailed
statement of the battle of Chancellorville diff
fers widely from the representations made by
other officers who took part in that memorable
fight.
go New Orleans letter Of the 18TH inst,
states that GO, QOo men were now in that CITY,
or had gone forward towards Mobile The
writer predicts that the city would be taken
within week. The troops were laying a
railroad track through the city Of New Orleans
to facilitate the military movements.
" Tne value OF the real estate and personal
property in Ohio Is $1,000, 696,ll6; In Massa-
chusetts, ST. 600, S29,O66.
SOver seven million dollars worth OF
Gotten has arrived at New York from Savau.
man, ana " Is stated that nearly double that
of this week.
IL The New York Custom House receivea
gold duties during January to the amount OF
S5,460,51670.
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IL Desertions from Lees army continue
numerous. Three full regiments have come
within our lines in three weeks. The Bull
Run mountains are also reported full Of de.
serters on their way to their homes in West
Virginia. They travel in squads and are
armed. Consequently they are not molested
by the conssript agents.
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DENTISTRY.

TOOTH ACHE CURED INSTANTLY BY rHB
MOND'S ESSENCE or PALMETTO. It5SST9
acts at once upon the nerves connected ..
this aid every decayed tooth be cured and pre-
served by, filing and building up with H Tt 2;
inserted over roots at $50 Pa. av. jan 2mh
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IL The freedmen in Louisiana, in charge of
Thomas w. Conway, superintendent for the
government number about 1860 Of whom
$4,000 are on private plantations, 1900 on
plantations managed by the government, at q
cost last year Of Sl13,500. Over a million dol
lars worth Of property was transferred to the
treasury during the year.
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UREASURY DEPARTMENT,
nrFICz CONPTRoJIER OF TIE

WASHINGTON, December 81, 1854
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned. it has been made to appear that
The National Bank Of Commerce. of Georgao.rn, in
ton and District OF Columbia, has been duly or
ganized under and according to the requirements
sNational Currency, secured by pied &c of United
States bonds and to provide for the circulation
and has complied with all the provisions Of said
act required to be complied with before com
New, therefore, I. Hu Cd McCulloch, Comptrollsr
Of the Currency. do hereby certify that Ihs
City q Geesaeicr; in the county Of Washinston
mencs the business of banking under the act
aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal
of Office this thirty first day OF Dece7Hber. 1854.
ISL HUGH McCULLOCH,
ian 2.6Dt Comptroller of the Currney
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1T s. MARSHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of a writ
~ of feri facias issued from the CLERK g off 90
ofthe Supreme Court of the District Of Oolum bia
and to me directed, will sell, at public sale for
avenue between 9th and 10th streets in the city of
arlington, D. O., on THURSDAY, the 9th of
March, 1865. at 10 O'Clock a. M, one sorrel mare,
sszed and levied upon the goods and chatteIs OF
william I: Weir. andrwi1l be sold to satisfy judi
Gals N 20a Supreme Court. D. O., in favor of
VIM I. Purcell use Of Margaret Scott, admins
tratrix Of Vest Scott.
WARD H. LAMON.
feN e. 8 Marshal D. c.
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FUFURB BAYS,


On FRIDAY AFrERN CON, March 3, st o'clock,
viii sell in front Of the premises. Oh Was gton
D5reet. near Water street. tbat large Frame Bald
los Shed no " used as Q slau ghte, House.
Terms cash. THOMAS BOWLING.
fe5R AuctioeeeF.
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- ESTABLISHED 1851. -
J 4 MONEY! NONEYG MONEYni q q
351 3S1 351
ISAAC HERzBERG & SON.

@ ISAAC HERZBERG & SON.
N od;.yelv IN rssr NJ National Hotel cont;nna Ia
MAJ e the most liberal advances in all sums on Di-
amonds, Watches. Jevelry. Silver Ware, Ladies'
die such q Guns. Pistols, Furniture, &c Hav.
ing conducted this business in this city for the last
resident of this city. Remember. No. 35I north d
street. between ~ and 9th Streets immediately in
rear of National Hotel. fe SLIM
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IT 3. MARsHAL'S SALE-In virtue of q WI
II of feri faciaa n ind ant of cond nati

B; MARsHALB SALE.-In virtue OF writ
Issued from the Olerk'e Office of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, and to me di
Of the court house door said county, on TUES
DAY. the 2lst day of March, 1855. commencing at
claim and interest in and to the following de,
aeribed property, to wit: The miodl part Of lots
Nos 6. and IS feet front south side of Bridge
street, 40 feet deep in Holmead's addition to
georgetown. d. C., together with all and singular
the improve meats thereon. seized and lie vied pom
as the property of Maynadier Mason. and will be
solo TO- satisfy judicials No. 264 g. c., in favor Of
mary Ann Clark, W H. LAMON,
IeT-td q. B. Marshal ID r.
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auet,; esorg.,ewn.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS IN GEORGE
TOWN AT AUCTION
On MONDAY AFTERNOON, March sth at 4
O'Clock, will SELL in front Of the p-smises, part
erick treet, and 100 feet op 5,h street
Terms at sale. All conveyancpg and stamps 1T
Title perfec Ct THOMAS BOWLING,
re N-d
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1T 8. MARSHAL'S SALE.-In virtue of q writ
~ Of feri facias on Judgment Of condemnation
Of the District of Celumbia, and to me directed,
will expose to public SALE for sh, at the store OF
Russell Barr Il Prentiss, ON 9th street. between
Pennsylvania avenue and d street on THURS.
DAT. the 9th day OF March next, 1866, commencing
tells, to Wit, viz:
1000 Cigars and
AZ gross OF Gut Tobacco,
Seized and levied upon IS the goods and chattels
of John K Roberts, and will be sold to satisfy
udiciali No / 7Sh, eGrreme Court, in favor of J.
feb I'D ". ii. LAM0N, o. 8. Marshal D. G.
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ID D r r 0 / e q II l..
FHu NEW YORK AND LIFERP0OL
PETROLEUM COMPANY.
ORGANIZED UNDER THE
MINING AND MANUFACTURING LAWS OF
PIE STATE OF NEW YORK.
CAPITOL, ONE MILLION DOLLAls,
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND sHAREs,
$40 PER SHARE, Nef LIABLE TO ASSESS
MBEF.
GOVERNMENT BONDS AND SECURITIES ia
KIN IN PATMENT FOR STOCK.

OFFICES.
No. "a EMPIRE BUILDING,
No. II BROADWAY, NEW YORK
Posf OFFICE ADDRESS, Box No. 5 1865, NEW YORK
0rPlCE8S:
Hon. DANIEL DICKINSON, President.
VIM f.PH1PPS. Vice President.
ROBERT BASSETT. Secretary. -
II BUETIs, Mining Superintendent, Titus'
ATLANfI0BANK,N No. 142 Broadway. N. z,
Treasury.
Hon. DANIEL o. DICKINS0N. BinghAnton.N.Y
J. ANGLER, tof Brewer. Watson Co. } Titus
LW. ....-- Titusyi1e, Pa.
NICK n GHApMAN-..-.Nsw York City.
WIN. r. NEWTON. .....---.... Titusville, Pa.
W. n. JENNIN9s--..."----
JAMES q. BARCLAY...........Ne New York City.
WIN d. HALLOCK.
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HyHoMPsoN,s POMADE OPTIEM-For impart
i ing rich gloss and exquisite perfume to th
Hair, IL far superior to any other Pomsde extant.
sold BY al Druseists Price $50 and 49, per bottle
DUTLrRV BALeAMI0 NIXTUR1.-rhis old.
- we'll known and entirely reliable remedy for
Secret Aalsdies. 10 for sale By all Druesists. Price
81 per bottle. Ian l9.eely,a
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OQS PAWNBROKER AND OOE
ICC ..s LOAN OFFICH. ZOC
LICENSED BY AUTHORITY. :,
ass MArrHuW z WALSH, ass

Second door from Hsrvsys Oyster Saloon
I'm cempliance With the yish 81 % GaoS al.
1ances on ~ GR%Ia .n M Silver watches, Dia-
monds, Jewelry, Silver. Ware, HardMare.
Clothing and Merchandise OF every es'ef'psion In
s1e3 Hsvins had u years experience in the bust:
ne. II ~ - div and faverably knewn to many of
r. s;t9,ans an confident that to all Who may en-
nst ne With business. (which will be strictly con-
SHnrt;aI) will give satisfaction Once open every
day sunday excepted from7 O'Clock .. m. until
o'clock p. m. - H-Sm
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-06-28
saashrillR 9Auipa.
WT. CAMERON 3 co., Publishers.
WEDNRsDAY, JUNE 3, Sc.

The New York Times, says according
to some folks, we were to have an aw-
full time in this country immediately
or Shortly after the wsr closed. Indus
try was to be completely Paralyzed;
monetary affairs, public and private,
were to be all deranged; hundreds OF
thousands of people were to be destl-
tute of employment; and bankruptcy,
starvation and ruin were to be uni
versal
1t is nearly three months Eince Rich
mond fell and Lee surrendered; and
we see no sign of this awful state OF at
fairs yet. On the contrary, all our IN
dustries are gradually and happily
adapting themselves to the new and
better times in which We live; business
is on an excellent basis, and is greatly
enlarging itself by the public conf
dence and the opening of the South;
our financial affairs are sound and
strong; our disbanded soldiers are ev-
erywhere returning to their farms,
work shops and former occupations;
and the general prosperity of the pee
pie is marvellous.
Thus are the soothssyers always dis
appointed. Having predicted defeat
during the war; ruin by the war, and
universal disaster after the war-and
having been disappointed in each case
they had better now give up croak-
ing, and confess the danger Of indulg-
ing in such a vice in this great coun~