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These Bonds are now worth premium OF nine
per cent, including geld Interest from hoVsnoer'
which makes the actual profit on the 80 L'an. at
current rates, including inter vet, about ten Ter
cent per annum besides its NiptiOH JfOS' STATE
and municipal taxation, rHoh adds ron one 70 lrss
per cent more according to the rate levied on other
property. The interest is payable emi-an nually
by coupons attached to each note, witch may be
cut of and sold to any bank or banker.
The interest amounts to
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
JET Davis Organ q ReeegnIdea.
Charleston soon to
be Attacked.
Mardee will probably ~
I compelled 10 Surrender.


NEW YORx, Jan. l.
Gold strong, with active speculative de-
mand. The prices are 1884, and advanced 70
1884.
The CommrciA's Washington special says
The news from Richmond il denial ON the
part OF the rebels to make Lee supreme NIL
itary Commander.
Collector Draper left this city this p. M,
on the transport Grenada for Savannah,
where he will take tcstimany relative to the
ownership of the cotton captured there by
Sherman, and make such disposition as the
War Department may direct Mr.. Draper
was made cotton agent when he filed the
necessary bonds TO the amount Of e200, 600
The cotton will probably be sent here fol
sale, or may be shipped to Europe.
Col. Julian Allen has been sent North by
| the Mayor and Common Council OF Savan-
nah, and with the consent of Gen. Sherman,
| TO purchase for that city certain articles fol
distribution to needy families
II Is said our merchants are anxious to
open commerce with Savannah, and to show
good will. They contemplate making free
| gift Of supplies to the poor Of that city.
The Pope Of Rome in response to mani.
pacific sentiments expressed therein, and de-
plorcs the further continuance Of the bloody
struggle between the North and South. lie
will not fail to avail himself Of favorable
opportunity to urge peace
The Shtppiog Gazette says: The adviccs
| from Nantes confirm the report that ex- Pres
iicnt .Juarcz has issued letters Of marque to
Americans against French ships
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

ClNcuxxArl, Jan. "a carpet bag con-
tanning $4,000 was riaed Of its contents on
Saturday on the train between indianapolis
and Lafayette. No clue to the robbery.
At the slavery convention held at Frank
fort, Kentucky, yesterday, resolutions were
adopted adhering to the Baltimore platform,
requesting Representatives in Congress to
vote for constitutional amendment abol.
ishing slavery. Investing Legislature to
instruct them 70 that effect, repeating Of the
slave code Of Kentucky, endorsing General
Burbridge, approving Of vigorous retallia-
tory warfare against guerrillas. Great har.
mony prevailed. Letters from al portions
Of the State were received urging the Con.
vsntion to take strong anti-slavery grounds.
The Newspaper publishers convention
assembled ct Columbus yesterday, . CON-
mittee was appointed to memoralixe legisla-
ton and Congress against the prohibitory
tariff on paper. It was resolved to raise
the price on I'll weekly papers to $3.50 pei
year, aud increase the rates Of advertising.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
llE NEWS


Nv Yen, -. S.-Ahs usssll01ivss I
sonplsls hlstssy = ~ DuesA 0ep C1nal
Itveo eonnsnesd h Asgnst ~, ~ n
tDthe ~ e saplssjen u - bslk hse1,
1sGlnc1ta ons u whits end twe q cslsrsd
Wslo dslailsd ~ ~ special wesa, svssag.
lng ften 40 - 10 - employed daily.
IL CooAl b 81 6sst long, end tie greatest
widlh q szcavstioa h 10 lsst, asd TIE
ospeh . NbsG The width u ths Canal.
props, 4 g ltst e the top, and ~ ss:s =
IL bei1Do. Az high wafer thsrs viii y
dsptA q 10 fsst. Ffe0 these Ihcts so@s 80
nay b formed u The immensity o. lns
work, Guppesing that The Canal !" concc-
qusnes q he hsavy guns barring epon !,
q iae q it hes 6ssn carried, y - much
eained In On entsspdse, which, .whsn Il
shaII b completed, win always Be u meal.
culable importance 70 the Canal interests Of
Richmond.
The sxplosioa Of the bulk head Of the
Canal on the lst inst, was witnessed by ,
large number Of oGleers, and strong body
Of troops under arms, TO BE- ready for smer-
Gcncieo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.
Several hundred rebel prisoners have dur
ing last week taken the oath of allegiance,
and been sent North
The subscription to the 1O-40loan received
at the Treasery Department, yesterday,
amounted to 81, 28O, 600, and TO the $50 loan
81 ,S25, QUO.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
Chicago Markets,

Chicago Markets.
by Telegraph CHICAGO, Jan. I.
Receipts of hogs to day 425 dressed and 635 live.
Market for live firm and active sales SOLO at 10 G5
1915 gross, chiefly at 1212k@1240. Dressed hogs
12xn2N higher; salcs at IA @15x, chiefly Of ID.
PsovlsIoSs-O Opened buoyant and higher. but the
advance checked by scarcity of money and less favor
able news from New York Sales 2 500 bbls mess
park at $50 1900 prime mess So 5O0,37 100 clear
10, 200 extra prime at 81. delivered at Wwauk ee;
100 beef hams 245OG3a75; short rib middles, cured
at Muscatine. at 10 boxed
LARD-Frmer. sales 400 ticrces at 22X for prime
steam and 2lA@22 for No l.
FLorR-Cull sales Of Spring extra at 50 Qs.s0.
WHRAT-2c higher: sales No. red att $50 IS:
No. Spring 1736174
CoRN-1@2c better: newat 6S9A
OArs-Activc at CT M6Sc.
KYE-Stcady at 1llGs1. II for No l.
BARLRy-Dn at lao
uAy-Dull at e22
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Brsrxkss EDucA1los. ITO psscars . thor.
ough knowledge Of book keeping and ct .
thorough practical business education, IT.
tend Pratt's Commercial College, corner Of
9th and Brady. Every facility Afforded q
reasonable rates. Reduced rates TO disa-
bled soldiers. nv7-d&w1y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.
The following is the concluding paragraph
of long editorial in the Richmond Senfind,
jeff. Davis organ:
IF France and England will enter into a
treaty with these Confederate States, recog-
nizing our nationality and guaranteeing our
Independence on the abolition of avery in
all these States rather than contiue war, we
would be prepared to urge the measure on
our readers We think such proposition
would be favorably received andacted on by
those nations, and it might be made TO them.
New YORK, Jan. 4.
The L. s. supply ship Massachusetts ar
rived at Philadelphia last evening from
Charleston bar, the 30th. She reports the
feet Of iron-clads had reached Charleston
harbOr and were to cooperate with Sher-
man in an attack on that city.
q It was reported that Hartlee had been
brought to stand and would probably be
obliged to surrender.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

The ENning Post has received assurance
nom distinguished gentleman in Washing
ton, whose position gives him the hest %.
portunitics for ample and accurate informa-
tion, enables Il TO say that no more gold
bearing bonds will be issued that no addi-
ttOnal imitation Of the currency win take
M. 49, and that tue Government win rely for
entire ex,,e,. futures On the 80 han and Tie
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
NEW YORK. Jan. 4.

NEW York, JAM 4.
The steamer Fulton from Hilton Head the
LIST, has arrived, bringing 100 passengers,
including 200 officers Of Sherman's army
The Palmetto Mruh contains the follow
ing items: The gunboat Osceola was captui-
ed by the steamer Julia with 400 bales Of
cotton from Charleston for Nassau.
The Julia arrived ut Port Royal the Goth
Col. Dibble Of the 18th Conn, 1t. Rice,
Asst Provost Marshal of Florida, and Capt
- ofGen. Mrncys staff were captured by
gucrrillas while en- route from Jacksonville
to San Augustine
The Palmetto Herald will be printed here
after at the Office Of the Savannah Meas and
will become a daily paper. Mr.. Mason, its
proprietor, has remOv ed to that city.
The Palmetto Herulds editorial correspon-
dent from SAvouunis 2Ntla. says:
On the capture OF Savannah when our
forces took possession Of Fort Jackson they
opened fire on the fort The guns being
| spiked no response could be made, but a bat
terry was brought to bear ON the ruin and
pcppered her briskly. She was invulncra
| bic To shot. She afterwards threw few
shot into the city, but the next night she
ended her career by committing suicide.
At Masonic meeting in Savannah there
were representatives OF nearly all the States
North and South.
| RGen. Sherman received hundreds Of citi
zens daily lie is in good health
A grand review Of he 18th army corps by
Gen. Sherman took place on 1.-THE 18th.
The Mayor, in the course of his address al
the public meeting said:
Our city contains 10000 people, without
| food, fuel or remuneratvc employment and
without refuge cut off from all connection
with the country The soul sickcns at the
sight He said they felt deeply indebted to
Gen. Geary, commandant Of the city, torthe
course he had pursued
A blockade running schooner, with an as.
sorted cargo, came up near the city on the
goth, unaware that the city had changed
hands.
On the 25th new masked battery was
erected by Fosters forces and train Of cars
stopped by it.
portion of IIardee's army had passed
the point by marching around on an old
wagon road.
The work Of clearing the river Of obstruc-
tons is going on, and one Of our Monitors
had arrived up at Savannah.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Nsw YoEK, Jan. +.
CorroK-Quiet at 20.
Flour &c lower. S11.20Q11.25 Il. H. o.,
go. 20Gnl0. IS extra state.
WHEAr-Dull, lag lower, ct 2.64 for White
Michigan.
KYE-Active at 1.73.
Consisted at IS for new yellow Southern
Mixed Western quoted nominally ct 100 afoat.
Porx- Ius. At so@ al for mess.
35.!0W3 rs for new prime.
BEEr-Steady.
Ctr MEArs--Cnchapged
LARD-Dull and unsettled, at 22H@25.
WHIskEr-very firm, At 2.2402.24L for
Western.
SrGAR-Firm at $4,000.
PErRoLErx--Q Quiet aud easier, at 95 free.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Go TO THE BEs1.-Go TO Bryant 1 STRAIT
tons Chicago Commercial College, to get .
thorough practical business education, or to
become good sound telegraph operator.-
For circulars address (enclosing stamps)
Bryant 4 Stratton, Chicago. Illinois. dwly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

New York, Jan. 5.-The Heralds Ss-
vannah correspondent says:
Many Of the citizens have taken the oath
Of allegiance.
The Sd division, Goth corps, had moved
across the Savannah into South Carolina,
met and drove regiment Of Wheeler's cav
airy. No other rebel force was found.
The Adams Express Company have al
ready received and forwarded North over
% .OOO, 900, and the RUIZ continues.
In addition to the military reviews, the
entire hre department had PASSED in review
before Gen. Sherman. With the exception
Of the ofkicors the companies consist Of ne.
groes.
The World has rumor from Washington
that Senator Morgan is to be made Secretary
Of the Treasury, and that Mr.. Seward will
be made Senator in place of Mr.. Morgan
Mr.. Adams 10 TO succeed Mr.. Seward in the
Cabinet. It is not said who will succeed
Mr.. Adams.
The same correspondent says:
Mr.. Diapers nomination for Collector oil
New York will not be sent to the Senate
but that Preston King will be nominated
by the President.
MThe Petersburg Express is informed that
tho cotton found BY Sherman in Savannah
is owned by Great Britain, some by private
individuals, and some by the Government
1t appears that only 1000 blankets were
sent to our prisoners, and the Express says
rs there are 5000 Yankee prisoners, this
supply falls short twc-thirds.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

The Republican State Convention assem-
bled here to-day. Hon. N. G. Cphan, of
Concord, was chosen President of tha Con-
vention. Hon. F. Smith, Of Manchester,
was unanimously nominated for Congress in
the 3D. district.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
FoRT MONROE Ian

FORT MONROE, Jan. 2.
Rear Admiral Porter's fleet is reported to
be at Beaufort, safely anchored, having sue
ccssfully weathered the storm off Whining
ton All the remaining transports were on
the way to Hampton Roads.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

A WONDERFUL SscREf-How 10 u BsAu
nErL.-Bull inslsuctions furnishsd traits =
Drake / Childs, 10l Liberty street, N. 7.
Young ladies' should not neglect this oppoe
tunity 70 secure prize more valuable la
mid
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
COM MI RclAL.

Davenport Markets.
OrrICR OF fHE DAVENPORT DRMoCRAT,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 8. 1866.
FLouR.-Retail s,2o Dbl. % so paper sacks,
$3.50 bulk; Wholesale $3.50 bbl.; paper sacks
$40; Is. 90 bulk.
WnsAr.-No. ], we'll cleaned. round and plump
Club, Tee and 0alena, 4l.4O; No. 2, all sound
not clean enough ssr Re.l.. ei.ss-
CoRx.-No. l, sound, plump and dry, SIC.
OArs.-No. l, clean and sound, Csc.
BARLEY.-4l.25@1. 80.
G1Ioes.-Live, es@s dressed, &12@1S.
PorAT0Es-65GlS5.
ONIoHs.-&l. 3O@l 40.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Cairo, Jan. 5.-The steamer Fanny Og-
den, from Little Rock, Ark, has arrived.
She brought out 400 bales Of cotton, s. Of
which belonging TO Government were left
1t tho mouth Of White River, bound south.
All quiet along the Arkansas River 100
bales from Helena arrived at Memphis on
the ID
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

SINGING SCHOOL,
JUxIoR class will commence on Monday
evening. Nov. 21st in the basement Of tn
Presbyterian church. Advanced class will
commence on Wednesday evening, Nov.
23d, in the same place.
Tickets for each class to gentlemen. $500
Terms-2O lessons.
J. G.. WALLACE.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

New York, Jan. f.
The steamer Costa RIGA, from Aspinwall
the Goth, has arrived with $1,50O,000 in
treasure.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 4.--John Thompson,
member Of the lower House Of the Missouri
legislature. was expelled yesterday for dis
loyalty.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

AICUSIA, Nc, JUII u
The Legislature has ordered the election
of U. 8. Senator, on the 18th, to fill the va
cancy occurring on the 4th of March, 1865.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Tie aasual meeting q the Cleveauhd cd
Pi;t.eurgh R:e.c, :. CsIpasy 80 6
was defeated The sarninea q The rad -
the past year were 19,6ia,O 90, and the q.
pcnses amounted 70 - per ceak u the earn
ings. The fnAucial condition of,the md d
Oanx1 sx ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 4.-Owensbor0 has been
taken possession Of by the rebels under
Maj. ]. Walker Taylor. Our forces are
evacuating.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

CAIRO, Jan. 4.
The steamer Irene, from New Orleans the
eth ult. arrived here today, with the 5Sth
Ohio Volunteers, en- route for home, their
time having expired
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

PENN0YLVANIA HOUSE,
CORNER OF 4TH AND IOWA STREETS
NDAvIs Soxs, PRoPRnr0Rs. Free omnibus
10 and from the cars and boats. Proprietor OF
the LeClaire, Princeton and Lyons, and the De-
Witt and Maquoketa Stage Lines. Stage leave
~ House for the above named and contiguous
POI nts every day. dwtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Nsw Yonx, Jan. h-The Herald's cor
responds0ce gives full account Of the re-
cent important raid through East Tennessee
and West Virginia Of Generals Stoneman,
Burbeidgs and Gillcm.
The injury effected by IL to the Rebels il
immense, and is 70 them propably irrepara-
bic.
The lead mines, the salt works, 80 foun.
dries and furnaces, 100 miles Of railroad, ID
locomotives, 800 cars and . vast amount Of
other property Of the Rebels were destroyed,
and - pisces Of artillery, and many prison.
srs were captured from them.
The Richmond Examiner says. that the
Seminole proposition 70 claim the protec.
ton Of Bngland Of Finance originated with
Jed. Davis, and had it, birth in panic
mind.
The Savannah correspondence Of the
World. hints that Sherman win march first
70 Augusta then to the rear of Charleston,
when with Dahlgren in front, he will lay
seige to the stronghold.
Dispatches were captured from . rebel
soldier divulging the intention to send the
Rebel Rams out Of Charleston Harbor at
once, thus takidg advantage Of the absence
Of our iron clads.
This led promptly to the sending Of the
Monitors TO Charleston Harbor, where they
now are.
The Richmond Sentinel has . report
which Il discredits, however, that Price is
dead.
The Sentinel Of the 9th says:
A boat load Of blankets has been received
ct Varienna for the Yankee prisoners.
Tho Tribune's Army Of the James special
says:
Dutch Gap Canal is regarded As . COM
plete success, the result Of the explosion in
the bulk head being all that was expected.
A dredging machine will now finish the
work.
Sixteen feet has been dug in the canal
since tho 10th Of last month.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

New York Stock.
New York Jan. 5.
Gold opened at 2.271k, advanced TO 2.2sss, and
closed at22S
Stocks lower, and closing frmer,
Money tight. Sterling quiet At az.
Chicago Stock Market.
By Telegraph. CBroAoo, Jan. 4
MoxRy-Very scarce
ExcHAxok-Fism; buying at par, selling at &c
GOlp-28O
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
Price One Dollar.

Cut this notice out if you desire DR.. HARvEY's
Puts or Book, and if you cannot procure. them
Of your druggist, do not take any other, for
some dealers who unprinciped will recon-
mend other Female Pills, they can make larger
profit on-but enclose the money and send d.
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ma. q, w. MCCAIN.

DHYICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE IN
L room over Post Office. Residence east sid
Of Brady--2d door from 9th At July 1dwtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

Box 5o79 - Cedar Street, ~. ".
Who will take all risk If properly directed and
you will receive them post paid. securely scaled
from observ alton, by return mail.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS GENERALLY
Oct seed d&wly.s
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HENRY NEI.DY.


TAMILY GROCER; KEEPS CONSTANTLY
q on hand the best quality Of Provisions,
Hollow Ware, Kerosene Oil. etc.
Second street, between Brady and Perry, Da.
export. myl4-diy
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

= 1SGNCH,S HO xAAe
o. tAe Eurspeas Plan. opyosiss tAs CITY Att1
h Rsrk, Co.. Of Fraakforf street,
Neso FORK.
ypacious RefectRy, Beth Rooms and uafber
Aop, Bedrooms Warmed gratis, and only 90
ed in . room. nS not believe rumofs q heek.
men who say We - fall. D0rva 70 ore 1T -
swsd y rseSivs potluieitsA 4U0y
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05

MISSISSIPPI HOUSE.
HENRY HAJPT, PROPRIETOR. HE
11recommends lis conveniently arranged no.
tel to oil travelers and also to city boarders e.
surfing them thai nothing will Be wanting 70
promote the welfare Of his guests and 70 make
their stay with him pleasant and agreeable.
He also recommends his we'll stocked bar which
issupplied with the choicest liquor: ana vines
Lunch every morning At 10 o'clock. jel Il
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-01-05
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Each box contains sixty pills and full drec.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06


LATER FROM MEXICO. The steamer
Star of the Union, from New Orleans
on the 23d ultimo. arrived at New York
on the Sd instant.
The Times City Of Mexico corres-
pohdehce says the arrests OF the Libe-
rails and those suspected of Liberalism
are so numerous that il will soon take
one-half thenation to guard the prison.
ers. Most barbarous orders are issued
by the French commanders. One la
tilat any man wearing leather shall be-
hanged
The occupation Of Tehuacan caused n
great sensation, owing 10 its importance.
1t was feared that all the Austrian de-
tachmentS on tlie road would be cap
turod. The Liberals held the road be-
tween liouterey and Matamoras. The
French General Bfincount, ut Chihua-
hua, demands achievements, as his
column was not strong enough for Nes
grete's forces. ~
The French garrison Is being kept shut
up in the State of Durango by the Libe-
raj General Patoni. No one dare TO 90
q league outside the city. The Mexico
says there is no submis-
sion in these people, and the coming
winter will show us n struggle on 4
yrandeY scale than we have vet wit.
messed. -.r55 #zft.s' arp
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
TERMS OF ADvfh sTJ DO,
How an Editor Died.
THE NORFOLK POST

HIS GOODNESS AND corRAGE-HE MAKES Will
AMID THE ROWLING OF THE TEMPEST-THf
VESSEL GOES To PIECES AND HE is DROWNED,
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-06
Message of Governor RroWnlow

Governor Brownlow delivered his an
nnai message TO the General Assembly
Of Tennessee on the 90 instant He
c0ngratulates the assembly on witnes-
sing the termination of the rebellion
and the signal triumph of our arms. In
regard to new subjects OF legislation, the
wishes of the honest and loyal people
OF the State should be consulted, for they
are always right. He recommends
amendments and additions 10 the fran
chisc law; but says. ~ am by no means
ain advocate Of its repeal, nor do the 10y
i'll people OF the State wish any sweep
ing change The restoration of civil
law has worked well, and prosperity Is
promised in every section. Guilty re-
bells should be treated with severity in
proportion to their offences, the mass of
them with not less than ten years dis
reimbursement, and the leaders with
neither mercy nor forbearnnce. lmuli-
grafton should be fostered and encour-
aged, aud u commissioner stationed at
the East to secure numerous foreign
Immigration Of skilled labor. He says /:
II am convinced that the white and
coioTed people cannot live together po-
litically or socially rs equais.h He adj
yocates the setting apart OF some portion
of the national territory best adapted for
the purpose for a nation OF ireedmen.-
The testimony of negroes il recommend
ed to be taken In the courts on the same
basis as that OF white persons. Presi-
dent Johnson's reconstruction policy is
endorsed as the sole hope Of the country.