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fl J. Madison Wells, Governor Of the State OF
49, Louisiana hereby notify the qualified voters
of the Parish Of Caddo that elections win be held the
different precincts Of this Parish, on EIonday, the
9Th day of November next, El865,) for the follow
inc named State officers to-wit:
For one Representative in Congress from this the
9TH Congressional District.
For Governor and Lieutenant Governor Of the State
of Louisiana
-For Secretary of State.
For Attorney General.
For State Treasurer.
For State Auditor.
For Superintendent of Public Education
For one Senator to the State Legislature for the Dis
Tict comprising the Parishes Of Caddo DeSoto Sabine
aud Natchtoches
For two REPRESENTATIVES to the State Legislature
The Commissioners throughout the Parish are here
by instructed to open the polls at their respective pre-
cincts, at o'clock A. NJ, on the said MONDAY 9Th
DAY or NOVEMBER NEXT and hold elections for the off
GERS herenbeore named and at clock P NJ to close
the polls Immediately after closing the polls they shall
open the box and count the votes poed for each
didate, making mention of the name of the candidate
and the office voted for and return Of their lists to
me- without delay at my office, IN the town Of Shreye
For the guidance and information of all voters I an
hereto the qualifications Of voters established
by law "Every white male who has attained the age
of twenty-one years, aud who has been resident of
the State twelve months next preceding the election
and the last three months thereof the parish in which
he offers to vote and who shall be citizen Of the United
States, shall have the right of voting"
In addition to the foregoing qualification every cleo
tor is required to produce the amnesty oath prescribed
in the Presidents proclamation, either Of the 8th of
December 1863 that of the 18th OF May 1860 sworn
to and subscribed by him before competent authority.
Il do soIemnly swear or affirm, in the presence of
Almighty God that will hereafter faithfully defend the
Constitution of the UnieCbSates and the Union of the
States Hereunder and that | Will, in like manner
abide by and faithfully support all laws and procama
tons which have been made during the existing re-
beon with reference to the emancipation of slaves
So help me God"
This oath is imperative and after the Goth day Of
May, 1850, and will be rigdy enforced It will be I'M
derstood, at the me that those who are excluded
from the benefits of this amnesty OATH by any Of the
list Of exceptions contained in the proclamation viii
not be allowed to vote unless specially paTdoned by the
President TH0S. r. SIMPSON
Shreveport Oct. 4, 1865. Sheriff
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The SiaGo Of Observation-Disclosures OF CaddO.
Succession of L. D. ARNETT.
FEHENTTL JUDICIAL DISTRICT C0URT-Notice is
I hereby given that J. B. SMITH, Executor Of the
VIII Of L. D. ARNETT, has this day filed account Of
his administration of said succession; and unless OPP
position be made thereto in the time prescribed by law
said account will be homologated, approved and made
the Judgment Of the Court.
- Given under my hand and seal of Office, this
I L. s. October 6th 1863.
10y 4. H. LEONARD, Clerk.
ShrerbrerA 0afahpr II 7G65-5t
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For common elementary branches IN f.usus..,
per session Of twenty weeks.............. s23
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TIC state Of Louisiana .arish OF CaasLo.

Succession Of JOSEPH BEARD,
FF7EETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT--Notice is
L hereby given that MARY f. BEAIRD has this day
applied to be appointed administrative of the
sion of Jos&pH BEARD decd; and unless opposition be
made thereto in ten days the time prescribed by law
said Mary E. Beairdwill be appointed Administrative
prayed for.
l.. s. October %, \. D 1860
- a. H. LEONARD, Clerk
Shreveport October %, lSe5-2t
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NOTIGE.

mo G. McWILLIAMS is my duly authorized gent,
eI and Attorney in fact, to transact my individual
business well that of the estate of G. NJ Nichols
deceased, during my absence from the parish
Shreveport, Oct. IS, 1865, A. ENGLE
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TXTE respectfully inform our friends that we have
w ample ROOM in our Warehouse, and are
prepared receive store ship all cotton sent to our
oct4l WALSH & B0ISSEAU.
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shreTeport, September q, 50.
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JOSEPH BoIssEAU.
HOWELL X RTCKNER

RIGHT WALSH. Jos BoIssEAU
fENHE undersigned respectfully beg leave to inform
d you that they have formed c6partnership Tor the
purpose of transacting General Receiving, Fore
Warding and Commission Business.
Having become the propreors Of the large and extern
sive Warehouses on the Leyee, corner Of Milan and
Commerce Streets they prepared to take charge of
and properly store all kinds Of Goods Wares and
Merchandise, entrusted to them.
WALSH & B0ISSEAU.
Shreveport June Z 1865
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s. ?. GRIFFIN Z Co.
No. G, Lcvee street, Shreveport, Louisiana
XTTH0LESALE and retail dealers in Groceries Dry
" Goods, Hardware, Iron and Nails, Agricultural
Implements, Drugs and Chemicals, &c, &c. The atteu-
ton Of country merchants is especially called to our
immense stock Of the above articles now in store
Planters will find full ard varied assortment Of az
supplies needed for Family Plantation use
The highest market price always paid for Cotton,
Wool, Hides, and Bacon. Please give US a call
s. Z. GRIFFIN & Co
Shreveport August ., 1865
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synopsis OF Legislative Proceed
fugs.


In the SENATE, on saturday the Misdc-
meanor Jurisdiction bin pas.el yeas 30.
nays ..
The bin providing for the execution Of oil
eial bonds. ETC.. passed without opposition.
The railroad taxation bill was made the
special order for Monday afternoon at two
o'clock.
Resolutions We're offered in relation 70 the
taxation Of Treasury notes. aud referred to
the special Committee ON the subject Of taxing
bonds.
\ joint resolution for amendment Of the
state Constitution - a, 10 provide for annual
sessions of the Legislature was introduced
read the drst time aud passed TO the second
reading.
The census bill providing for taking the
census every six years was read the second
time and passed 20 the third reading.
The bill fixing the per diem Of members Of
Assembly etc. was laid on the table.
The senate adjourned to meet At two o'clock
this afternoon.
In the HoCsR. large portion Of the morn
ing session was taken up with the considera-
ton Of Mr.. Cox's Railroad bill. compelling
railroad companies 10 transport freight. Of
whatever nature. aud declaring that one class
Of freight shall not have precedence over an
ether. The bin was finally made the special
order for tomorrow morning. ten o'clock
The consideration Of the state Debt sinking
Fund being the special order, il was debated
until the hour Of adjournment
In the afternoon session. il being speedily a.
certained no quorum was present. the bu>incs.
transacted amounted O. little.
The House will meet at nine o'clock this
m rnlng.
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From Washington.
The Mexican Nission.-The Presi-
dents Restoration Policy --Tb q Con-
stitutionaI Amendment.

" AsHINGIoN. December 1o.-Mai. General
Logan had a long consultation with Secretary
seward. Yesterday. en- the subject Of affairs
connected with The Mexican mission.
" NhateNer truth ther, max bt iu the recently
published rumor- respecting the Presidents
contemplated action IN REGARD T. southern
states. 70 Is known that he acts on all cases ef-
footing The restoration A. they arise. and thus,
while engaged i'm thai work. j. the best expo
utnt 81 his own f.oliev. none being authorized
future
~peaker Colf4N - r. h.- own couusrl~. and
eensulf> with but few itanv members n u the
construction CT standing committees The
subject j. one II ma il interest o. those having
business before the HOUSE. and also 10 an en-
ergelif class 4 men here known D. tho Lobby
Official Information has been received n the
Department Il stale. of The adoption n an
Amendment L ihe constitution upon ,ke sub
ieci - slavery. ey .a ls-l.lsture- II tAe states
4 Illinois. Rhode l~iud. MichIrsn. NassqchU-
seffs Ohio. Mis- afi. Nl5ne Peuu~VlK4nf4.
Wisconsin. NcVada. Miuue~efa. han-a- Nv
York. Connecticut. W.. suia. NeW Uamp-
shire. Maryland. Vermont. us. ana. Nrk M
sas. Tnnesssc. >aulh t4ra auA sn3 Nirsini4.
making tweutv-farel -tff-s.
Tslerraphie iuf. unltie p AH- lln gD.atsl
a the adoption u the gueu im,rf - Ill fur,
states - North Carolina. Georgia sud Ala,
tsma. W information as- le,n fel ived ol
ifs adoption bv igu -. alli sr.. t'tl- a. Fl.r
ida. Mississippi. or feNss.
t'ilcial iut.l lN-Hce ~ Il. ~ lea ~ a..
legislature q Kentucky. j. .at .it su- y 81
jersey. has al,e t,ea re.tlsed-
Immediately aitef ihl l.assaaD g the rt-fa
sion hy CouIrt-~. ~ .tf..f.d copy ~ th
amendment Mss forwarded bs ihe >ecFetary @
state e. the Oet. raHr cf taEA ~itfa. aUI ~amt
time a-a tie -etrfsfH al~3 sfat a circular {,
The Governors. rClIIn.lu- tlem ~ the dlt'
imp aIHn hiss Is asl ~ teu-rt>- Cf Ia,
.lth u April. Isis. = give public Eotios wher
the ttllI .'lll -f IS llatt f.tH ratified tx thl
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President Mahony aud hls Cabinet charge
the senate with having acted improperly on
various occasions, In converting funds % their
own purposes II i also charged that the
agent lent 10 Ireland sold out TO the British
Government. and caused the arrest u stephens
at Dublin. The charges against Il. Doran
killian. are perfidy and malfeasance. In refus-
ing 10 pay money when ordered. and paying
out large suns when there was no authority
INTERESTING PROM MEXICO.
A gentleman who lately visited Monterey,
writes from Brownsville that the French
forces have built strong forts around Monterey,
particularly on roads used BY General Taylor
AZ the time of his assault French officers and
soldiers expressed much dissatisfaction at re-
manning i'm Mexico, and were hopeful Of going
home before long.
The execution q prisoners adhering 10 the
liberal cause are Of frequent occurrence. Pee
pie In the Northern point II Mexico are al
most universally in sympathy with the Repub-
lie. but there l. 30 much quarreling between
liberal leaders but little can be accomplished
There i great scarcity of arms and ammuni-
ton.
\ dispatch from Washington says General
Logan's instructions are being prepared. He
will accompany President JuareZ wherever he
goes. The policy Of our Government vii be
such not 10 give offence.
DISPATCHES FRon MINISTER ADAMS.
The state Department j. in receipt Of inn
portant dispatches from Minister Adams.
SOUTHERN COLLECTORS.
Ii i alleged that Collectors have been ap.
pointed I'm the south. who can not take the
oath Of loyalty prescribed 10y law. This was
caused by the resolution In reference 10 office
holders.
GEORGIA CONGREssMEN.
\ letter from Georgia says that none Of the
Congressman elected from that State can take
the test oath. Most Of them were in the rebel
army or held Office under Dayis's government.
REBEL OFFICERS N DESTITUTE CIRcUMsTAN-
cEs.
Commodore Tatnall and Gen. McLaws for
merly in the rebel service, are living in Savan-
nah in destitute condition.
ENDORSEMENT OF COLONEL o'MAHoNEY.
AT "A Convention Of Delegates from various
Fenian Circles Of this city, held Yesterday, an
address was adopted endorsing Colonel O'Ma-
honey as foremost among the bOldest and most
talented defenders of the cause. repudiating
the authority and condemning the action of the
so-called Fenian.
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NA>uNur December lR.-Th, nnlins>
ami sentence IN the ea>t ri Colonel Iahu 4.
crane have b,sn rcceivsd herr. The ~eutence
j. ~ fellow.
80 he ca-hiertd: % forfeit an lisv snl al
loNaures now due. 10 he fued in The sum ~
tfe thousand dollars, aud ln default II
l4ymeht II ihg >aila. or any part thereof. T.
le crnhncd in the r.enitentiary at Nashville.
iennt~>et. 20 thc rate ~ one day's imprison-
mont fer raeh Ten dollar. II fne."
lhr sentence j. ordered L. ie carried into
effect ~ fht President
Major General r. y .AouNslN.
Provost M.rAal General pf Middle pi-trirt q
Tennessee.
Colonel Crane Mas inspector otugrsl Il the
0uartsrmasurs' ID partmcnf Il IenneSsee
\ band - robh~r~. four in nurllier. have
he,n operating On the Murfree,boro pike; they
have robbed all resident, within fifteen mlle'
~ Nashs lie ana MuTfrr esboTo. securing much
tosts 10 money. watches and goods. strong
laws
tottan ., >iill declining. prices ranging from
= "a = Tor gVod. The highest price paid
io hua9hns VA Gi cents. Receipts 563
bales; shipnent. "a. River receding with =
inches ca the shoals
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-Gencral. Butter ani Dix have resigned.
Gold closed in Ncw York on saturday ~
in'l.
-Alabama -sni into The csnieieriie state
army - 900 men.
Worlh's official majoTii, ior Governor q
N~-th Carolina & e.7So.
\ .llrht shock of an earthquake was felt
in san Franei-eo On Friday last.
There are forty y-nine eounierfeiter- al pres
sni eonaued IN Jail ia Cincinnati
-Judrc Berry has been elected T'nitod state.
senator By The Louisiana legislature.
f1ve hundred and eighty prisoners arr
now in confinement u the Dry Tortugas.
4 Mr.. crandan and hi wifi were muir
ssrcd IN Of-ego county, New York. on the 5th
iar.
ON the sth inst, the -afe Of the Commis-
sary General Al Columbus. Tenn. wa robbed
q 5000.
Nj At Heenan. newspaper contrib
uior committed suicide. in Washington, on
Friday night.
1t i reported that the Government has
taken possession II tie Mobile and Ohio Rail-
road south from Corinth.
-One hundred and any-seven thousand
Union prisoners were captured by the rebels
during the recent civil war.
-one-arned Berry, the notorious Kentucky
guerrilla. wa captured on Saturday, and y
now safely in custody Al Louisville.
The ofHee Of Ray Co. West Troy, New
York. Wa robbed ON Friday night of twenty
nine thousand 6sc hundred dollars.
In the recent Georgia election. Hon. Chas.
,. Jenkins received 37,2oo votes for Governor,
against 6s2 east for different individuals.
4 committee 4 the Mississippi Legislature
has reported against the Constitutional Amend
inenf. on account Of objections 70 the second
clause.
DIR. Blair one of the most respectable citi-
zens Il Counth, Mississippi. was brutally
murdered by negro soldier. lat week, while
under arrest.
james l.. Murdoch, the celebrated aetdf,
fell in an apoplectie IT while playing in the
stranger At Grover Theaf.r. Washington,
on Friday night
Notwithstanding the general opinion ex-
IIfr7FN hN military outtis 70 iht ''htiail .
col Crane has been convicted at Nashville
hy the Military Court. and heavy sentenced
imposed
Mr $. ". Glenn. well-known theatrical
man, ha- mysieriously disappeared Ia Vir-
einia. and a. he had a large amount OF isoney
ia bis posse. ion. it + feared he has been oully
dealt with.
One u the most outrageous act- which
ever came under our notice as emanating from
"a legislative body. j. the omission of senator's
salisbury and McDougal from any of the sena-
torial Committees. This j. Black Republican
iusticel
1t will be seen by dispatch IN another
place, that notwithstanding Judge jenkins
was elected Governor Of Georgia by nearly a
unanimous vote, he will not be permitted to
exercise the functions Of that office until per-
mission Is granted by thr President.
Notwithstanding the arrangement made
some time ago with Governor Sharkey by the
military authorities of Mississippi, that all
eases In which the rights Of citizens were in-
y0lved, should be tried by the civil tribunals
of the State. Colonel Thomas has organized a
Military Court at Nick burg. charged with
the investigation OF all complaints between ne
groes and citizens at Davis Bend"
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T II f VERY LATEST.
THREE O'CLOCK \ NJ.

THE cu,R6Ts AGAINST COLONEL O'MAHOSEY.
NEW NoRk. December l0.-Among the
chaF-e> against O'Mahoney. President Of the
fenian Brotherhood. j. violation Il the oath q
office lu refusing u communicate with the >cn-
att; refusing u enable the standing Finance
Committee of the senate - obtain books and
accouuts. having placed ia official positions
and >alaricI several parties rejected by the
senate hen presented for confirmation. and
other persons. also. with salaries Who never
had bern submitted for such confirmation
dent u the Irish Republic afler hela- per-
enptorily rejected for said position by The
senate; having issued bonds with his own
name upon them a. agent; having wasiefuliy
expended money by paving ga immense rent,
eighteen months IN advance, for mansion on
Union square. and lodging another sum, for
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Seizure by an Internal Revenue
OFFICER.

Phil LApELPHIA. December lo.-Colonel Tag
CART. Collector of internal Revenue for The
First District Of Pennsylvania. has seized
100000 cigars and nfty-five barrels If whisky.
liable 10 forfeiture. beiag offered for sale with
out the internal revenue tax having been paid
thereon. Proceedings against the same have
been commenced During the la>t two weeks
IN November, StlS. 600 Wa. collected IN thl.
district on account II Internal revenue.
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PROFESSIONAL.
Cancer Can be Cured.

hR. HERKkN, Cancer snd C0nsuuption Champion.
IL has located IL the city Of oalney nsoi. Ice N.sn
street. third door sbeve The Ouincy Hose, L.
Dayo1s Beck store He successfully kills src extracts
Cancers, without pain os knife, from four twenty
fozT hours Also eaTss al knts Of sores and al ehrone
decls vtm-
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FOR SALE.

ENOR SALF.-Small House in the south east part OF
u city, half squre Of Street Railroad. Ths House Is
new and vscaat, con aiming three rooms cellar, etc
Possession given once Terms-One third down, bal
TO suit. The is in OF money, and
is compelled TO sell will be ready with horses and
carnage to shos the House those wishing to see IL
from nine till twelve o'clock, aud from till four OF
each day, till sold Tile perfect word to the wIse Is
sufficient w. H. LlNDENBOwER Real Estate A gent
5O5. West Washington street. Indianapolis Indiana.
cscll d3t'
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WANTE D.

SAA PER YEAR! We want agents
so OOU everywbere TO sell our IMPROVED $40
Sewing Machines. Three new kinds Under upper
feed Warranted five years. Above salary or large
commission paid. The ONLY machines sold In United
States far lie than $40, which are fully licensed By
Howe. Wheeler Wilson, Grover 4 Baker Singer 4 Co
and Raehelder. ALL other cheap machine. are infringe
m'nts. Circulars free. Address call upon shaw
Clark, bidieord, Maine. or a. No s23 BIoadway, New
York. No. 236Carter street Philad-lphis, Pa No. "a
Lombards Block, Chicago, H. No. ITO West Fourth St.
Cncnnati D, or No. spaudiag's EXCHANGE, Buffalo,
NY. decIl d2meod&w3n
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Lo1Iss l.'...i IL. :. December 10 ras guerrilla.
one afhed berry. "a. captured tssf.~.i..-
near Bloomfield. ard brought her. i.-.,.t
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New Advertisements.
MASONIC FUNERAL.

The members Of MAonic Lodge, No IS, r. and A.
Nasons. hereby notified and those Of other Lodges
invited to meet at the Grand Loige Hail. tas afternoon
oeloek attend tbs funeral Of Brother RoBKKr
X. NAY, deceased. By order Of
ROGER PARRY wM
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FOR GENTLEMEN

Elegant Walking Canes,
Genuine Meerschaums,
Willow Smoking Chairs,
Mahogany Liquor Cases,
Fine Pocket Knives,
Splendid Dressing cases,
Pocket Cigar Cases,
Fine Travelling Bags,
Beautiful Cigar Stands,
Elegant Wine Sets,
Embroidered Slippers,
Dominoes and Chess Men,
Fine Fur Wrist Cloves,
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MASONIC,

MasOuic--A Special Meeing Of AScrESr LASp.
oDGE, NJ $40 will be held this (sonday) even
ing, at -. o'clock, for wOrk-thrd degree
NJ. Il. HALPIN, Secretary.
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l. . II L n ID L L - /.
Elegant Work Boxes,
Rich Writing Desks,
Fine Toilet Cases,
Splendid Portfolios,
Marble statuary,
Beautiful Brackets,
Rich Parian Wares,
Willow Easy Chairs,
Pocket Companions,
Elegant Sowing Stands,
Splendid Skates,
Rich Party Fans,
Choice Steel Jeweiries,
New Head Dresses,
Fine Lace Sets, etc., etc.
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From Nav York.

Proposed Revision of the Cavalry
service-GOssipa n bout George ~. San
ders-LOuisiana senators Action I'm
Relation tn the Old flag-Sirginin
Affairs The Feuiau Inn brOgiiO -
Later from MexicG-GeOrgia Affairs
NeyN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-12-23

rercrt Of : 0elmaK, BoAt here fof we *
press purpose Of spying ont r1ooness OF
the land. ana reporting uAkcdnees Were he
cou1i find nonc.s $50
Naver ms man taken moro aback than
u(lAst ScNruxnR " His usual arrogance failed
him entirely, He abused General 0RAHs, but
had to back out he abused the President, but
hnalexi in. In n Seore, he made the most pitia
BILE failure he has made since PREsrox Books
caned him some years ago. On this subject the
New York Hor,d discourses as follows:
What General Lee failed 70 do, Mr.. Charles
scomplish; The American people, who believe
that the Republic owes something to the soldier
S rhn led our armies e Anal victory over the re-
Massachusetts, Senator who yesterday assailed,
scrap book in hand, the honor and the veracty Of
Ulysses s. Grant! 4s3 kfu .esa
:" General Grant has seen the South. Mr.
Charles Sumner never has ventured beyond the
line Of our national bayonete arrayed for war.
the Union NJ Charles Sumner Ter was ignssnini.
Nth .s cane ~ South Cs1S n..
!" The hero Of hundred fights recommends that
the Southern people be entrusted with the control
Brooks, writing stiil with an mpotent lust Of per
sOnal vengeance upon the innocent fellow-citizcns
Of rash and hasty man: whom God A., has removed
moWthed abuse Of the President, and clamors for
the practical abolition Of the Constitution and the
Union.
.Heaven forbid that we should insult the COM
mon sense and the patriotism Of the American
people with argument in such case as this: Never
face to face than here. General Grant fought to
save the Union and tho Constitution Did the
heroic Americans who fought under General Grant,
scored upon the broad back OF Mr. Charles Sumner
by dead Congressman from Carolina? ?"
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Negro Suffrage in Washington.

The vote given in Washington, on Thurs
day, on the question of Negro Suffrage, wa.
as nearly unanimous i'll the negative as almost
any vote upon any imaginable question sub.
mitted to popular decision could be. 1t stood
for the right of suffrage to the negro, THIRTY
FIVE; dgqimst it, SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
AND THREE! The vote was the largest ever
polled-exceeding in the aggregate by nine
hundred and twenty eight that cast fol-
Mayor in 1864, and by three thousand five
hundred and eighty three the vote polled AT
the general election in June.
1t is said that old citizens, who had not
voted for years, went to the polls to cast their
votes on this occasion, and that prominent
Republicans cast their votes openly-notwith-
standing that the ballot is the legal mode OF
voting-in order to express their emphatic
censure of the fndignity proposed by party
in Congress to be inflicted upon their COM
munity.