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Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
nR. GREENouGH oE roLEDo.

The patients of DIR. G., and all invalids suf.
fering from chronic diseases of the eye or ear
throat or lungs, kidneys, liver or stomach, vic
Tins of piles, rheumatism, epilepsy, neuralgia,
scrofula, salt rheum. &c., will bear in mind that
DR.. GREENoUGH will be again at the Croghan
House for Consultation, next Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, December 26th, 9th and
18th.
N. B. DR., Greenough's regular visits to Fre-
mont, are twice every month.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
Important to NIothers-Croup.

The instructions for Group which accompany every
bottle of BsnEon Elixir have been known to fail
and have cured many child after Physicians have pro-
nounced the hopeless bottle should be in every
house, Benzoin Elixir is also pleasant and reliable
remedy Coughs Colds Sore Throat Breast Whoop
ing Cough, Bleeding OF the Lungs and Consumption
Druggists write SIT destined to take the lead of all
other preparations, because Of its great merit Sold
by DooLEY & BRO, Toledo, and E. DILLON SON
Fremont, Ohio. Ft 45tf
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
WHOLESALE ERaun.

Messrs B. F. Sage and G. D. Eaton, the con-
tractors with the Cleveland and Toledo Railroad
Company for the new railroad line from Elyria
to Oberliu, absconded on Friday last with
about $4,000, of which they had received
$500 from the Company that day, to pay off
the laborers under their charge.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
SUCCESS,

If men would be successful they must be dill
ligent. No one doubts this-neither do they
doubt the ability of Drs. Clark & Beilharz to
perform dental operation, after trying them
the first time, for these are diligent in their
profession and hence successful
Be sure and give them call at such time as
you may need their assistance You will find
them careful and men who understand their
profession.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
FIRE COMPANIES.

fremont, Dec. 18th, 1865.
Steamer Mcpherson Engine Co., No. l, met
according to appointment, it being the I'd
Tuesday of the month, regular meeting even
ing. Officers all present, Foreman H. W. Bris-
tol, presiding. According to previous resolu-
tions all members not uniformed at this meeting
were stricken from the roll
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
Foreman, H w. Bristol; Ist Asst. Foreman,
D. W. Krebs; I'd Asse Foreman, John Rooms;
Treasurer, A. h Rice; Secretary, D. s. Cam
field.
ENGINE.
A. W. Smith, Engineer; V. Kelly, Ist Asst.
Engineer; Firemen and aids of the ENGINEER,
David Lee, Lewis Anderson, II. Claghorn and
John Younkman.
No. l. 1st Hose Cart, Samuel Larish, Tho's
Thornburg and D. Clark.
No. 3. I'd Hose Cart, H. R. Shomo, Noah
Kessler, David Otto.
Commander No. l, E. NJ. Cook
NembTS.-George Bixler Samuel Garvin,
George Powers, G. G. Long, E. L. Cross, H.
Airing, W. Duerle, W. G. Scott, L. Grigwise,
E. Amesden, j. Battig, S. P Meng, j. Keller,
]. Ryan, j. Dickinson.
Commander No. g. D. W. Krebs.
NenberS.-M. E. Tyler, j. w. Tyler, G.
Claghorn, james Rice, James Dougherty, Lutte
Gibbs, Frank Tyler, Vincent Dougherty, Cha's
Thompson, G. Greene, Jesse Smith, Jacob
Slime, VIM. H. Myers, Ira Prior.
Hose Cart No. 2 j. D. Griffin, Commander.
MemberS.-R. Tobin, Thomas Costello, Bat
Shanahan, Dennis Curren, Peter Tool, Dennis
Daily, Jr., Thomas Donahu, Frank Keefe, Phil
lip Keefe, John Keefe, VIM. Sheehy, R. Bailey,
Joseph Kehlar, Andrew Powers, Ned Sheehy
John Collins, James Moore, R. Pursell, John
Mulcahy, Pat Mullin, John Quilter, Frank
Shanahan, John Hearty, Mat Wise.
Lantern Carriers Caldwell, Jas.
Porter.
ENGINENEN.
". Winslow, @. Rosenbaugh, VIM. Wilson,
Thos. Fowler, Thos. Rice, II. d. Abby, Jacob
Steiner, Nat. Haynes, John Beck, John Stier-
walt, Joseph Howe, John Griffin, VIM Totten,
E. L. Cooper, C. A. CALDWELL Daniel koons
G. G. Long, Charles Airing, Jas. Wigard, Isaac
Joseph, T. L. Boyle, Henry Lesher, John Ryan
VIM. H Myers, Fred. Dorr, Brice Bartlett,
Frank W. Oamfeld, James Keller
Every member reelected was given four
weeks in which to uniform If not then uni
formed viii be expelled. Members absenting
themselves from meetings, or from duty, with
out reasonable excuse, will be fined according
to the laws of the constitution. Meetings of the
company will continue weekly. Let every
member not uniformed attend to getting it i'm
rsedialy, as he must attend the next regular
meeting, the I'd Tuesday in January, fully uni
formed or he viii be expelled.
By order of the Foreman.
D. s, OAMFIELD, Sec'y.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

To buy fashionable Clothin at resy low
figure go to Youngman's, He has frst-class
assortment of goods, and man to cut them who
never makes mis- fit Ifyou want new gar
ment of any kind go to Mr. L. Youngman's be
fore going elsewhere, and we feel sure he will
please you. He really does sell at low rates for
these times. 1t reminds one of the days before
the war.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

FATAL ACoIDENT.-We heard it said, with
how much truth we are unable to say, that
boy about four years old, while sliding on the
ice on the river, Wednesday, broke through and
was drowned. We did not learn the name We
hope the statement is untrue.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

In another column we have published the re-
moval of DR.. s. A. Orwig from Greensburg to
Winters Station. As far as we are acquainted
with him, we can vouch as to his qualifications
as sound medical man. We bespeak for him
a fair patronage. We wish the Doctor success
in his nor, location
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
44ti ~ The course of study consists of
Single and Double Entry Bookkeeping,

in Stock and Partnership Sets, wholesale and Retail
Merchandising, Commission, Compound Company and
Joint Stock Business Banking Commercial Paper Com
mercial Law, Business Arithmetic Practical Penman-
manship, ETC., etc.
large Hall s now fitted up for the Tele9rapbc De-
superior to anything elsewhere in the West It's in the
of operator of long experience and Of the best
reputation Having also the favor and patronage of the
leading Telsgsph Officers throughout the West sftna-
tiOHs for graduates can readily be secured.
The Tuition Fee only about ONE ALE that usually
charged In similar Institutions; while the cSeapness Of
living, the numerous educational advantages of the place.
and the comparative absence Of temptations to vce
important considerations.
We do NOT GUARANTEE situations to our gradu5tes
it beyond the power Of any Commercial College to
get situations for graduates, but GUARANTEE
full and COMPLETE satisfaction to our students
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

The weather for the past few days has been
quite snug. On Wednesday afternoon and
evening snow fell and on Thursday a few sleighs
were seen in town, though the snow was not
quite deep enough to make good sleighing.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
A Thing OF Benutr Is a Ior Eoreror.

The most beautiful patterns of Tea Sets, Cake
Baskets, Table Bells, Rings, Jewelry DC, to be
found, may be seen at Z. L. CRoss' Music and
Jewelry Store. He also has on exhibition and
for sale, number of very fine and exquisitely
made and sweetly toned Pianos, which he prom
ises to sell at bargain. F %
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

Your Christmas dinner will not be complete
without some Catawba Grapes You can get
them at ANDERSON d TALLMAN'S.
The metropolitan Cream Candy" is some-
thing very nice. 1t is sold by
ANDERSON d. TALLMAN,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
pesss 81 Che yEoso1iOus 5smss Brown,

Death 81 the yNotolious james Brown,
EEfA- Z the Uonnterfsftsr. IA
The Summit Beacon of the 14th inst, has the
following: dH&
"Tbe celebrated aJim Brown the long re-
puted Head Center Of the counterfeitine fra
ternity Of this region ofthe country, il dead
Standing upon the running board Of a'coal boat,
on which he was coming from Cleveland, on
Saturday evening last, by sudden jar be was
thrown off into the hold of the boat breaking
his shoulder and fEacturing his skull He was
conveyed to yellow creek basin, in an 'insensi-
BILE condition, and::died on Sunday evening"
He was under, bonds on an indictmentfof ooun-
terfeiting, dEwas to, have been soon put upon
trial before the o.. s. Court for the Northern
District of Ohio, at Cleveland. His age was 81
years and months.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
LEGAL NOTICE.

Lovina Hand against John J. Hand, sandusky County
Common Pleas.
NHE defendant in this action, who is not resident Of
the said County of Ssndusky and State Of Ohio will
take notice that the said plaintiff has filed in the oct
Of the Clerk OF said Court her petition for divorce
leging as grounds of complaint cruel treatment and
gross neglect Of duty.
The cass win stand for hearing ut the next term said
court to commence at Fremont, Ohio the 9th day
February, A D. 1866.
L0VINA HAND. +
By W. ", REYNOLDS, her Atty.
Dee. %, 1s65.-5lw
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Special Hotiess.

NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEMINAL WEAKNESS,
ETC., Can Be Cured by who has really cured himself
and hundreds of Others and viii tell you nothing but the
TRUTH. Address with stamp, 1f 'itla
EDWARD b. TRAvER,
March B. 1896. lY Lock Boz. RoHroN. Mass.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
A Cough, Cold, or Sore Throat,
REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATT ENTIoN, AND SHOULD B r
CHECKED. IL ALLOWED TO CONTINUE,
Irritation of the Lungs, a Permanent
Throat Affection, or IneurabIe
Lung Disease,
IS OFTEN THE RESULT.
RRoWN,s BRONCHIAL rRocHEs

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
HAVING 4 DIRE ECT INFLUENCE TO THE PARTS, GIVE
IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
For BrOchitis, Asthma, CatarrIi, COnsamptive
and Throat Diseases,
TKooHEs ARE USED WITH ALWAYS GOOD SUCCESS.
= SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
viii find Tochss useful in clearing the voice when taken
before Singing Speaking, and relieving the throat A
ter an unusual exertion Of the vocal organs. The
TOekes recommended and prescribed By Physicians,
and have had testimonials from eminent through
out the country Being article of true merit and
having pro0sd their efficacy by test Of many years. each
year finds them localities in various parts of the
world and the Troeses universally pronounced bet
ter than other articles.
OBTAIN only "BRowS's BRONCHIAL TRooHKs," and DO
not take any of the Worthless LmtGieE. that may be
offered. tsgE
Sold everywhere in the United States and in Foreign
Countries, at 30 cents per box. sSyl
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
A Christmas Present.

What handsome ''Christmas Present. a
new sett of Furs will make. At H. LEsHER' S
Hat Store you will find just the kind for that
purpose. [5Ow2. I
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
EpiscOpaI Church,

Rev. George FL. jerks having accepted call
to the Rectorship of st. Paul's Church, Fremont,
will preach his inaugural sermon on Sunday
morning next, Dec oath.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

Latest style of Cashmere and Silk Hats at
Wilson's. Also a good assortment of fine Re-
sert Hats at very low rates.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

Attention is called to the new advertisement
OF S. Buckland & Sons. There is something in
it (which just hits your case. 1t may be found
on the out side. Read it and profit by it,
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
WHISKERsl WHISPERS!

Do you want Whiskers or Moustaches I?
Our Grecan Compound will force them to grow the
smoothest face chin, or hair bald heads in Six
Weeks. Price Sl00. Sent BY mail anywhere, closely
sealed, on receipt of price. Address,
= -tl - - WARNER CO., Box 13s,
7y1 Brooklyn, N. z.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

GENrs-If you want Furs, Caps, Gloves Or
Mufiers, go to Wilson's, they will sell cheaper
than the cheapest.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

Our offices will be closed on Christmas day,
Monday, Dec. 25tb, 1865. New Years day,
Monday, Jan. 1st, 1866.
These days being legal Holidays, persons
having notes maturing then will please attend
to them the Saturday before.
A. II. MILLER, Cashier,
First National Bank of Fremont.
F. s. WHITE, Cashier,
Bank of Fremont
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

To any who have doubts concerning where to go for
Business Education, sayif you study week with
us and hare deceived you by false representations
ask for your tuition fee, and it win be refunded.
For full particulars, send for Catalogue and Circular
Dec. ], 1865, 4sy1.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

h. L, and j. B. Wilson are selling furs cheap
er than any other firm in town. Come and
see -
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
BANK NOTICE,

LADrEs-Iff you want Furs go to Wilson's
new Fur Store, south of the Post Office.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
REMEMBER,
TERMS:

Wsare not sink in AnybOdys chain, neither do we
lay claim to so ABSURD thing as PatsRt" on system
constructions.
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@4~+N
HATS,

Call and see the new style of Hats, just re
ceived at
[50w2. II. LESHERS.
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Tow. L. KELLEY, MD.

ETAS opened Office in Birchard Block over Dryfoos
L. Clothing Store; and respectfully tenders his pro-
fessiona services to the citizens of FREMONT and all
the people surrounding Having spent two years and
half in the Army SURGEON feels justified in saving
any of Surgery submittad to his care will re-
ceye proper attention. Particular attention given to
Chronic Diseases and the treatment of Children
Residence Main Street. nearly opposite the Episcopal
Church. Fremont, Dec. 80, 1854. ly
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
Tools and Implements,

Il
which consist in part of
Combination Steel Plow,
Curtis Iron Beam,
Fostoria Cast Plow,
Corn Plows,
Shovel Plows, double and single,
Cultivators,
Road Scrapers,
Corn Shelters, iron and wood,
Straw Cutters, s1euAo
Horse Rakes,
Horse Forks,
Hoes and Forks,
Rakes and Scythes,
Grain Cradles,
Scythe Sticks and Stones,
Shovels and Spades
Wheelbarrows,
Churns, Tubs, Pals, Brooms,
Clothes Wringers,
Spinning Wheels and Reels,
Sheep Shears and Wool Twine,
Land Plaster,
Water Lime,
Stucco, &c, &c, DC.
Together with complete stock of
Nails,
House and Barn Trimmings,
Builders and Farmers Hardware,
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w. L. BUTMAN,
At Buckka,ads Drug Store,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,

Metropolitan Fire Insurance Co. N " Assets ST. 500 900
North American 721, 900
Security Marine "a" TO 81 VI" 1000 Zoo
New England Hartford 100000
Accident Insurance Co., Columbus, o. Capital
L. H. Morehouse having resigned the Agency of the
above named companies, W. L. Butman has been ap-
pointed sgent in his stesd The compSnies are all we'll
known prompt and reliable and have been literally
DatrOnized by business men. AIrn2
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FREMONT JOURNAL
local ana DiscsIIansous Nattsfs.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
List of Letters.
Anderson & Tallman, Groceries.
Agents Wanted.
Legal Notice.
Pennsylvania Central R. r.
Executors Sale of Real Estate.
Removal
Grape Vines.
Strayed.
Christmas.
Bank Notice.
Holiday Goods, s. Buclxland ds Sons.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22
ENGINE.

A. W. Smith, Engineer; V. Kelly, 1st Asst.
Engineer; Firemen and aids of the ENGINEER,
David Lee, Lewis Anderson, H. Claghorn and
John Younkman.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

Foreman, H. W. Bristol; 1st Asst Foreman,
D. W. Krebs; I'd Asse Foreman, John Rooms;
Treasurer, A. H. Rice; Secretary, D. s. Cam
field.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-12-22

II ETTERS remaining unclaimed in the
Post Office at Fremont, State Of Ohio, on the ed
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l.. e. & w. A. DRAKE,

Principals of the Chirographc Department. Instructors
in Spencerian Penmsnship-Plain, Practical
and Ornamental-Pen Drawing
Card Marking, Letter
ing, etc.
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Headq'rs Provisional BRIGADE.

ColU MBlA. S. G.. JUNE 9. 1865.
GENERA Il L OEDE'h NO. IL.
ME attention OF this command is called
r to existing orders against nlara.ting
and forasns. Officers and men are far
ther ordered to avoid all unnecessary dis
cussion on public matters with those who.
after these years of blood and suffering,
Shil do not acquiescc in the result of bat
Tie and in the policy OF the General Go.
vernment. Courtesy to all is the part of
soldier. Information will be given when
ever desired. Sympathy for those in sor-
row and atiliction is felt by no one quicker
than by the soldier; hnt TO soldier can
forget what he has fought for, and what
his brothers have died to support-the
Union, Consultation and laws and free
observation-disclosures, as the result of H..
war, accorded TO all classes; nor can he
forget the dignity of his Government and
his own dignity as its representative, in
dealing with those who now either secretly
or openly scotf at those sacred principles
Contracts between masters and servants
will set forth in words the freedom of the
latter, and will be witnessed by a United
States officer and by q civilian. 1t is for
the interest Of the people that these rela.
tlons be nmicably adjusted without dclay
Cases of difficulty will be examined and
tried by military authorities.
No privileges or advantages whatsoever
Will be granted those who do not declare
their allegiance to the United States Go
verhnlent. acting in good faith according q
70 that declaration.
His order will DC published to tie en-
tire command.
BY order of A. S. HARTWELL,
Brcyct Brig. Gen
Official: GEO. I. MCKAY, lst Li..,, ard
i. =. a. G.. iuue Q
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Complaints have beea made at this
Office, that certain parties refuse to
allow wives to leave their premises
with their husbands. or parents to take
charge Of their children. Such per-
sons are notified that freedmen in this
regard, have the same rights tnat
white citizens have, and if they inter
fsre with these rights, they are guilty
OF a grave offence, which will subject
them to severe punishment.
These regulations subject 70 the ap-
p-oval Of Brevt Maj. Gen. r. Saxton,
Commissioner of Freedmen for South
Carolina and Georgia.
X L. BRYANT,
General Superintendent.
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Labor Regulations.
OFFICE GES'I. SUIT FREEDMEN,
Augusta, Ga, June -, 1865.

OFFICE GESiI. SUIT FREEDMEN,
Augusta, Ga, June -, 1865.
The following rules are prescribed
Tor the hiring and government cf CO
lored la borers of Augusta and vicinity
and for the treatment of~freedmen:
Ilaborers will be allowed and en-.
couraged to make voluntary contracts,
either with their former masters. or
any other person w!shlog to employ
them. These contracts, when submit
ted to the General Superintendent Of
Trordmen, will be examined by him,
and if found to be fair and equitable,
will be by him approved. But, owing
70 the extent Of country over which
MS Jurisdiction now extends. and the
great Importance to the people Of
making good crop the present
season, it will not, at present, be con
side'ed necessary, by tile General
Superintendent, that contracts, to be
binding, shall be submitted to him;
but if equitable, and based upon the
schedule Of prices hereafter mentioned,
Will be considered binding. 1t the
.f!ecdlnen desire 10 remain on the plan
tation Of the former MASTER and he
also desires that they should remain,
and the workers consent to support the
non workers, the employer shall give
to all, wholesome food, comfortable
clothing, quarters, fuel and medical
attendance, and divide among the
workers, pro rata what may be due
them, if any thing, after Jeductiug the
expenses of supporting the freedmen
on the plantation. The Government
IS not, AZ present, prepared to support,
the ini,m or helpless; therefore, un.il
further orders no person will be al.
lowed TO turn away the infrm or help
less, to become a burden upon the
public; they must be clothed, led, and
PROPERLY cared for VIXEN sick, deduct
ing the actual expense from the wages
OF the able bodied hands. Should it
be proven, that any have been 50
turned away, an assessment will be
made upon the persons, on whose
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General Superintendent

4 REBEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
IN BAD WAY.-The Presbyterian
Theological Seminary at Columbia, S.
g., of which the late Dr.. Thornwell
was the shining light, and Of which
DR.. Palmer, hardly less able and
equally rebe!lious, has recently been
chief professor, is in II bad way tinau-
cially. the treasurer's report shows
that the invested funds Of the Semi,
nary amounts, i'll rount numbers, to
two hundred and siHty.two thousand
dollars. Ncarl y one hundred and
eighty thousand dollar->are invested in
the bonds of Confederate States, about
>ixty-two thou>;,nl in the banks OF
South Carolina and Georgia, ten thou
SAND in the Coiutnbis, Bridge, recently
burned, if we mistake not, and the
balance IN various Southern railroad
bon IS ard stock, and State aud city
bones. The oay Investment in Sc
cur'ii':s outside OF tue Seeded States
is about thirtythrcc A.,udrcd dollars
in a Baltimore bank.
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Headquarters, Northern District,
DEPARTMENT OF THE SOTTH

i lh
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 25, 1865,
Circular to Pln.ters, etc.
NUMEROUS applications have heen
policy to be adopted on the subject Of
labor.
All can understand the Importance of
making crop the present season. and
foresee the misery and suffering CONSEQUENT
upon its failure.
In the present unsettled state of the
country, and i'll the uhsence Of any r.coe-
n:zcd State authorities. find it nv duty
to assume control of the plantations near
the military lines, and order ms follows:
lst. Tie lantcrs, after taking the oath
of allegiance, will assemble the freedmen
Gate y their siaves) and iuform them that
lhey are free, and that henceforth they
ncis shys sna}"s "p'" their '"" szsF'i'n' for
ID. Equitable iecontracts in writing will
be made by ,Hc owners Of the land with
the freedmen for the cultivation of the
land during the pres year
Payment will be l..i1e in kind. and the
allowance of one iIalf the crop is recon-
mended as fair compensation for the labor.
The landlord furnishing subsistence urtll
the crop is gathered.
These contracts viii be submitted to the
nearest military or naval conlpaadcr for
approval .ml endorsement
When the above requirements are com.
piled with. protection will be granted as
far as military necessity will allow; but
where no contract is made, the crop raised
will be considered forfeited for the use Of
the latorers. Should the owners refuse to
cultivate i, they will be considered as en-
deavorng to embarrass tie Government;
and the Land will be used for colonies OF
the freedmen from shs iateror.
JOIN P. HATCH,
june Bug. Gsn. Command