Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-09-16

The copper resembles the virgin ore of Lake
Superior, and is often found remarkably rich,
in large blocks In proof, Mr. Ernie, Chief
Chemist to the Department Of Agriculture, at
Washington, has visited the locality and ex-
amined the specimens and considers them suf:
fciently pi omising to justify mining explora-
tions, to determine the real nature and value
of the deposits. Shonld these prove satisfac-
tory the location will soon command capital
and the wealth of the State be greatly aug
mented. -.-.-... -...
LIT. Col. Williams of the Freedmens' Bureau,
who, in June last, was despatched upon tour
of inspection through the States CT Arkansas
and Mississippi, reports at length from St.
Louis of his operations, under date of August
g. The main facts of general interest contain
ed therein are that there is no lack of employ
me1t for negroes at twenty dollars per month
and fifteen dollars for females, with board; and
in addition, that large numbers are engaged in
cutting wood for the yards along the Missis-
sippi river, from which they were allowed con-
siderable profit The residue of the pro-
ceeds going to support the destitute of their
own race. ... ... ...
Negroes who lease lands for cultivation are
required to pay the same rental that parties do
who apply directly to the Treasury Depart
ment.
In one locality three freedmens schools, with
an attendance of three hundred pupils have
been increased to five, with an average atten.
dance offive hundred scholars.
The number requiring support from the gov
ernment, is reported to be everywhere dmin-
ishing.
81 The teachers engaged in instructing the
blacks are paid by Northern societies, and re-
ceive from twenty to thirty dollars per month.
Many of the inhabitants who have no lack Of
food are very scantly supplied with clothing,
and can scarcely get through the coming winter
without assistance in this regard
CINCINNATI Sept. 16.-R. Ellis, Jr., & Co.,
bankers, failed yesteaday, owing to heavy
losses in gold transactions.
The Ohio State fair closed yesterday. Re-
| ceipts $4,000.
At the request of number of prominent cit
liens, the Mayor called meeting for tonight,
to make arrangements for the reception of G en-.
Grant, who is expected to arrive here next
week. The City Council has rendered the hos
| ptalities of the city.
The European capitalists arrived at Chicago
last night, and were met at the depot by a large
committee of the Board of Trade
New ORLEANS, Sept. 14.-Cotton very firm
Sales 4, 900 bales mddling at 45c; weeks sale
l,4000 bales; receipts IA, 600 bales; stock on
hand, SO, 900 bales Sugar-Fair to fully
fair 13200l6c Exchange on New York at
sight, &c. discount.
Clearances hereafter will be made for all
ports in Texas.
The Collector has commenced to refund the
l per cent per pound shipping premium on cot
ton and three cents merchandise premium,
heretofore enormously collected.
The Montgomery special says many influen-
tial citizens in Marenso and adjacent counties,
petitioned to Gov Parsons, asking interposi-
ton for the removal of Col. Lynch, 5th Wis
consin Cavalry, as Lynch's open sentiments
would lead to a negro rebellion, and the
shedding of white blood
BUFFALO,, Sept. ia dispatch has been
received by Dean Richmond from Gen. Slocum
saying he endorses the platform, and accepts
the nomination as the Democratic nominee for
the Secretary of State.
IL,
that jeff. Davis was yesterday, transferred from
his prison to room III, the Carroll Hall, Fortress
Monroe. The change was necessary, owing to
his declining health. Carroll Hall is perhaps
the most comfortable place in the fort.
,, New YORK, Sept. lG.-Chareston papers to
18th have been received.
Ex Governor Aiken received full and com
plete pardon from the President on the ilth.
The 43d South Carolina and lO2d Michigan
colored troops, are on their way to their place
of rendezvous, to be mustered out ofservice.
The rice crop in the vicinity of Georgetown
is said to be abundant
1t is thought that by the lst of Oct. the r.
R. between Charleston and Columbia s. c.,
will be completed.
The Tribune's Washington special says the
first overland mail from Charleston since the
beginning of the war left here to-day by the
Alexandria and Orange R. R.
The Tribune's correspondent says: am told
by persons whose authority l cannot dispute,
that the President and Mr.. Seward look upon
the recognition of Mexico as an actperfectly lc-
gitimate in itself, and which must eventually
take place, and this without prejudice Of the
maintainance Of the Monroe Doctrine, with
which the recognition Of Mexico does not in
terfere, and which will be reasserted with
more strength than ever.
FORT SMITH, ARK, Sept. l4.-Col. Parker
and Senator Irwin have been detailed from this
Commission and leave here Saturday for Bluff
creek, Colorado where they will meet other
Commissioners, appointed by the Secretary of
tie Interior to treat with the Arapahoes
| Cherokees aud other Indians.
| SEPTEMBER 4.-Gen. Sanborn, Capt. Muir
| phy, Kit Carson, VIM. w. Bent, also the
! Watchita and Il portion of the Greeks signed a
treaty of peace to-day. A delegation from the
Camanches also rebel delegation from Arm
strong Academy, arrived to- day.