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BANKERS.

bANkERS.
EVILS JOHNSON L. CO.,
BANKE Rs,
DEALERS IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
STOCKS, BONDS.
GOLD AND SILVER
BOUGHT AND SOLD
mh1-
JAI COOKE co..
BANK ERs,
HJtssSsA Sweet, epposi,s 1.sas.ry,
Buy and sell st current rates, and keep always
On hand, . full supply ofan
GOVERNMENT BONDS,
7-3O TREASURY NOTES,
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, g..
And pay the highest prices for
QUARTERMAsTERY CHICKS
AND VOUCHERS su a-dH
First National Bank
OF WASHINGTON.
D COOKE, (oY Jay Cooke 4 Co. > President
WIN. 9. HUNTINGTON. Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
18th ST., OPPOSITE fHs rRxAsyRY pIpAR1NHss.
Government securities with Treasurer Unitsd
States.
~oNE MILLION DOLLARs..A
We buy and sell all classes Of GOVERNMENT
sEOURITIEs at current market rates
FURNISH EXCHANGE snd make Oolleetsons
on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF rHl
UNITED sTATEs
We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST
TAVORABLE. TERMS, and give careful and
prompt attention 70
ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND PIRMs
and TO any other business entrusted to N.
FULL IMPORTATION In regard to aOvIRu.
AENT LOANS as all times chserfuIly Furnished.
WIN. Q. HUNTINGTON. Oashisr.
WARRINGTON, March 70. 1865. mt
T.IPPMAN ALL RY,
BANKERs AND BROKERS',
80 BROAD STREET. NEW YORK,
NUMBERS OF n. YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Particular attention given to the following
za"s E1s1e,, e. Neono, s sss., EEy,,:, g.
q s. Ez,ysss e. Wsas,. U.ion Tlss,api o..
n:v GsSrs: c. u.sS s,sss, 4 4:ss,ssf
Harrden Ezpvess Co. Rxssian Amer. Tiss,asS Co.
Southern E1p1ess Co. Insulated Tsies,api Co.
National EzpSsss and 1IansportatioH Co. W.
Pstrolsxm and Mining Shares, Govusmsx,. Sta,..
Torn. and County Bonds ''
Advances made on the above securfties
BEFERENCES
Impt and Traders Bank
Mechanics Banking Association
Aoyt. Sprague 90.
Einsteh, Rosenfeld Co NH l1-d3m
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DIED

SELF. On the morning of June 70, 1855, MARY
ROSALTHA, aged 7 months and rs DAYS infant
daughter of Robert G. and Maggie A. Seip
20 TO PEARSON'S TO BUY FRUIT AND
" FlBE WOKkS, &C.; the cheapest and best
assortment in this city.
je 2s5t 491 Eighth street
~ CROQUBrn
In every variety, for the FIELD or PARLOR.
done up in subrtantial boxes, To carry into the
country. with full instructions how to play this
fascinating and healthful game.
PHILIP d SOLOM0NS,
Metro politan Bookstore,
Je 26-eO6t 332 Penn. avenue
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ply GREEN 4 wILLIAns. Auctiopesrs.

TwO-sToRY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT ON
ID street south. between Sd and 9TH streets east,
Of Public Auction
On FRIpAY: the 18th instant. ct -sx o'clock ,.
m, We shsll seh, on the premises, Lot No 10, n
square 76S, having IL feet ioh ibshes front by it4
feet inches deep, with two story Frame Hoass.
u In good location for any one wishing 20 pur-
chase small residence:
secured by deed Of trust on the premises. An
conveyanoing ard revenue stamp 81 tie cost q
the purchaser. ESQ down vhen The propsrty %
cold. 0RIII 4 WILLIAMS,
10 I'D AucttoooorS.
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A ucIloS "a, SALE o. EF5 Y yosD; oars
UNITED STATES n Avy YABp, Z
W.eKISer TOY. yues = 49,
bidder. on MONDAY. yuly 2, lsS, Ct Il eelseG
t e: T 81 nrUs Nv wooD oH1ps
ALor OF toGp Hops.
Condemned - unit Cor the public service.
Terms: Uash; one half at the time II sals anl
the balance within slx days
By order 81 the CommandaDt.
CHAe =. LAfaBoP,
! js&1 Naval etossksspsr.
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CHARGE OF PICKING A POCKET.-Yeste
Ohcer 5. w. Taylor, of the Third Ward, ar
rested Henry Petit upon a charge OF picking
the pocket of Francis K. May. ST., of $40 The
case was taken before Justice Morsell 1t ap-
peared in the evidence that the accused was In
company with the defendant nearly the entire
day AT the Model House, corner of and 9th
streets. Mr.. May went into a room and laid
down TO sleep, the prisoner was seen in the
room pretending to awaken Mr.. May, and
was afterward seen with the pocket book in
his possession. The Justice considered the
evidence conclusive and sent the prisoner to
lail for court
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DEATH FROM Sun STRoKK-Yesterdav
about o'clock, VIM Clock, employed In
tIfsmbusch's brewery, on 1Ith street, below
tne avenue, was stricken down BY the effect
OF eXposure TO the sun. and notwithstaudins.
Ne had prompt medical attendance. he died
aoout2 o'clock last night.
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AUCTION SALES.

tfor otAsv Auction Sasss see fo.ra paesJ
RI rRos. BOWLING. A.ct.; oe.rr.s.vn.
o SNAIL yErRAMn HOUSE AT AUCTION.
ID and - streets, email Frame House. O bect e.
tapaA srTTganSSm sins 3 SSssirse A,e,on..,
Pr GREEN 4 WILLIAMS. Aactiooeer..
On TnuRsDaf. the iiS day 81 Ja EiU p.4s :, g.,
o'cl.ek ? m, We shail sell on the premises. Lot
street and 81 feet deep, containing t.slo slusre
Also. At the same time, the west BART Of Lot No.
me o hock Crest bridge lSo feet deep, containing
Terms: One third cash: balance and IL months,
or neses ss ring interest and secured BY deed Of
enue stamps 1t the cost OF the purchsser. IS
aGs each lot G ses1 spGe1sf Aue,.
RY GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
B 5aGk 5 H1Sss X Mvs,L LOT; FRONTING ON
On %EpS SsDAY 1f the 18th inst. .. 81. o,cloe.
Ms .ns ELL on the Prsmises Lot L in
ing q feet inches front by 100 feet deep to Is
loot aliey, With the Improvements, consisting Of
Terms: ne-hal'oash; balance in six and twelve
m.es ~ asea q trust on the pre-
11e sSs, o. the purchaser $50 down when the
jeas-d GREEN q WILLIAMS, Aucts.
T. Ss y.u s4hs i R on
next ~ s. at the sane cs s1nr end place .x
RY THOMAS BOWLING. Auct.; Georgetowa.
VALUABLE PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN
On WEDNESDAY A tFTE8RSSoos Inn. ~,
ate o'clock will sell; in front Of the premises,
part Of Lot No lis, in Beall addition to George
feat Raa
Washington and Green streets and rurnine bach
l2O feet, and improved by two Old Frame Tene-
Also,
Lots No Jos and los. each fronting 50 feet on Bea
street, between Montgomery and Monroe. and
running back ~ feet 20 Poplar street.
Terms: One, third cash balance in 8 and Il
on the property. Conveyancing and stamps at the
required as the !. 81 Struck S be
Title perfect.
je2l THos. BOWLING, Auct
az THE ABOVE SALE Is UNAvOIpABLY
postponed until TUESDAY, July Sd. same hour
Ie2s THOs. BOWLING, Auct.
ny ": L; WALL q CO, Auctioneers.
- Origin al Horse and Carriage Bazaar,
g. La, av., between 9Th and 10th str
La az FtEb " as ACE
msn'ns at 10 ' Fifty vii HORSES Ss SIS about
nrmber 81 good Saddle sBd Harness Horses
seme very fine.
ALSO,
a number OF good Mules, some very large.
one tine Bay Horse.
Also,
large collection Of desirable New and Second
hsnd Carriages, Buggies, Rockswsys, and light
Wagons.
- Also.
New and Second hand Harness, Brides, Saddles
&c. &C.
3 New Fsmily Carriages
2 Germantown Carriages and new Vehicles I'm n,
in this city.
Carriages, Buggies and Wagons of all descrip-
tiOHs at private sale.
Regular sales at the Bazaar every Tuesday
Thursday, sno Saturday without regard to the
weather.
JeS W. L. WALL Co. Aucts
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DY EA0LE CO., Auctioueers.
ID 6alee-rooms no 29S Pennsy lv anta avenue

Nsgle %. win give their Dersonal attention %
the sale Of Real B~iats and Household Furniture q
the residepcs Of nmilies Declining houseksepin0.
Also 70 the SEES Of stocks q Groceries and 4sf.
Harness, 6<. DEC LIP
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QY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auetisnssr..

FroDtfng on East Capitol street., between 9Th
and 10th stI Gets east. at Public Auction.
On FRIDAY, 18th instant, at Ga O'Clock d. m d,
we shall sell on the premises, part Lot No. l, In
Square No sl having 10 feet trout By 50 feet deep
with . new two story Frame House.
Terms One-half cash; balance In sand months,
trust on the premises. All convey sncing and rev
enue STAN % ct the cost of the purchaser CSC down
when sold. 0REEN a VILLA Ms,
esd Auctiopeers.
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RI GREEN WILLIAMS, Auotioneers.
EXTENSIVE SALE OF EXCELLENT Housr.
HOLD AND KITynEE FURNITURE

EATENeINE SAIL OF EXCELLENT HOUSH
HOLD AND KITyl En- FURNiTURE
days Of July next, shall sell, at 10 o,cioct ON
each day, at the large Boarding house at the cor.
ner OF and ID streets, No. 399 Sd street vest a.
e1cslent assortment of Furniture, viz: ."
Zine 1octsye Piano, Stool and Cover
Fine French Sofas ana Tete- q tetes
booking, Castor, and Parlor Chairs
Zine IA SMI:SP Centre, side and other Tables.
Gilt Frame and other Mirrors
Dsmeok and other Window Curtains
Painted and other Windew Shadea
Oifandoleo and Chandeliers
Walnut and Other Wardrobes
Marble top cottage Sets
Chine, 0,a.s, Crocksry, and Stonswars. and Table
Plated Oastors, Spoons and FORKS
meToie-top ana other Buresus
kine Jenny LIDO, french. and other Bedsfeads
Feather BEDS, belstsrs and Pillows
Zine Hair and other Mattresses and Bedding
Fine Velvet, Brussels, Stair and other Carpets.
and Hearth Bugs
Passsse and other Oilcloths
bonkcaso and Writing Tables
Fine Walnut Jenny Ltnd. French, and other Bed
Walnut Tstensisa and other Tables
Cooking, Radistor. and other Stoves
Game ssst Dining, and ether Chairs
Gas Steam Tsble
with IN excellent assortment OF Kitchen Utensils.
The isdie. and gentlemen Of A,ex.ndria. George.
are respectfully invited the SAFE, o. the iursi,
turs 70 Of sood quality: They will hnd the sale
je sd GREEN 3 WILLIAMS, Aucts.
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HORSE STEALING.-Yesterday, officer Nc
Chesney, of the I'd precinct, arrested q negro
though he was taken with the horse. when
taken to the station house he denied that he
had ever saw the animal. From his statement
1t is supposed the horse was stolen in Mary
land. probably near Rockville. He was sent
to Jail for further hearing by Justice Miller.
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nUTfIELD 8 CELEBRATED HAMS,
MABKET.
HSTABkISH Ed IN SAY

Opinions Of tht Press
Dufheld was the hrst TO give character to Wes.
tey.-Cin Gazette
Capital In quality and havor.-Lir,-pool Albion.
Food fer an Emperor -Lirerpooi Mercury.
Dufneld's celebrated Hams have been the
favorites in the South for twenty We years -Kec
Orleans Picaynrs They have been awarded seven
first premiume. including medal from the Worlds
ciety. 1851 CureA and for sale TO the trade BY
CHARLE6 DUrrlELD. Chicago, Illincis.
N. B.-SMlTH EICeDEMU6 are my agents
in Baltim0re. SO tierces Just arrived. 1872. I'm
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TRssI bMs, SALE u o. LARGE DOUBLE

opWELLING HOUSE AND LOT
yn IhOksDAf AFTERNOON. June 18th. st
ocock. on the premises, by virtue Of Q deed OF
trust DULY recorded in Liber r. W H., No. 10. To-
nos a ana -, one otthe land records OF washing
SQUARE 81, fronting 81 ieet inch on 2lst street
hy large double two story and attic brick dSeiI-
ing house with back building 81 present ooou pi ed
oy the Government Ter the use Of the Signal Corps
Terms cash. Convey ancing 81 pu rchsser Il coat
II the sale IL not complied with within one week,
defaulting purchaser
iel6 Int J. q. McGUIRE Co Auct.
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IHE COLUMBIA INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF
AND DUNB.-The commencement exercises OF
inns institution (which is situated near Ken
daH Green, in the northeastern part of the
city, were held yesterday. Among those who
were crescent on this occasion were Chief JUS
nee salmon Chase, Rev. Byron Sunderland
u ID, Hon. IL. Il. French and David A Hall.
Esq, directors; Judge Otto, Assistant Secre
tary OF the Interior; Hon. James w. Patter.
son. NJ a, OF New Jersey, and who was Sc
lected as lecturer on natural history: Mr. SIM.
gis. Of Indiana, and a nu nber Of ladies The
following named graduates from the primary
department. received their diplomas from the
hands oitne president, Prof Gallaudet John
l. Brewer, Georgetown ID O.: Jonathan Plou,1
man, Laurel, Md, and VIM. Gill, Baltimore
county, Md. Following this was the confer.
ring OF the degree Of Bachelor Of Science ON
melville Ballard, Esq, of Me, who passed a
highly crediiable examination in the Enelish
German and French languages
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GOVERNMENT SALE.-The sale OF publlc
buildings near 9th street wharf, corner of 9Th
street west and G street south and ON oOth
street, between N and o, on the 22d instant.
under the management Of Lieut. Col. r. M
Moore, A q. M, brought s735. One of the
buildings situated near 9th street wharf was
turned over TO the Freedmen's Bureau.
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JAoUEs JoUvENALS
MARBLE WORKS,
Corner Netc Jersey avense and street.
Near the Baltimore Depot.
All orders for sTATUARY. MNUMENTS, or
MANTELs executed In the best manner, ct short
nstiee, and on the very best terms. ie 9-sm-
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NATIONAL b. b. CLUB.-The National Base
Ball Club Of this city leave on Monday next
for the North, TO contest the championship
with the crack clubs of the places below
named Their programme is as follows:
July 2, Athletic club, of Philadelphia.
July 3, Keystone club, of Philadelphia.
July 4, Union club, of Morrisania.
July 5, Excelsior club, of Brooklyn.
July o. Gotham club, of Hoboken
July 2, Liberty club, of New Brunswick.
Inc following named members have been
selected to uphold the character of the club:
Williams, p; Berthrong. c. Hosges. b.; Par
ker, 2 b.: Fox, b.; Smith, s.; Studley, (;
Ureil. c. f.; Mclean, +. f.; substitutes, German
and Ieatman
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EXTENSION OF TRACK OF ALEXANDRIA
RAILROAD THROUGH THIS CIrY.-ln the Sen
Ate, yesterday, Mr.. Henderson reported from
the Com for the District of Columbia a
bill to authorize the extension Of the track of
the Alexandria railroad through Maryland
avenue at its intersection with Virginia ave.
nue.; through Virginia avenue into ID street;
through ID street across the Washington canal
10 New Jersey avenue; thence by a curve Of
I,OOO feet radius through squares 49, 1872, 76l,
$50, ee7, 80, sI6, SIS, $50, s36 $685. $685. to point
on square 500; thence by a curve Of Loco feet
radius to point in square 500; thence to con-
meet with the Washington branch Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. And il SAID road shall
not exPend S10O,0OO upon the work within a
year. the Washington branch is authorized tn
do it, Steam power is allowed at a rate of S
miles per hour through the city
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RY GREEN . WILLIAMS, AuctiOneer,-

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ON STREET
NOkIH between sth and 9th streets west. At
On SATURDAY, the Both instant. at 10 O'Clock
q. m we shall sell at house No 374 a general
assortment Of Furniture, viz:
One Mahogany Case Piano and Stool
farior furniture, consisting of Sofas, Chairs
Six fine painted Cottage Sets, nearly new
EXTENSION Table and Dining Chairs
buck Mattresses, Comforts, &C
excellent Cooking Stove and Utensils
Parlor, Ch amber, and other Stoves
OIL Oloth, Mating, Ingram and other Carpets
liable Crockery and Kitchen Requisites
md many other articles which we deem uns eces.
sary 10 enumerate.
Terms cash.
je I'D GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Aucts.
RY GREEN VILLA MS, Auctioneers.
VALUABLE BUILDING LOT AT AUCTION
will be sold at public sale, on TUESDAY, the
80 cay FL July, ls66, at check D. N on the
premises. Lot No. II, in Square No 263 fronting
- feet inches on south street by II feet on Ia
street west This Lot 10 one Of the most desirable
In the city, fronting the Public Mall, and will be
eers. p"
Terms: One-third cash; and balance in SIX And
twelve months, secured by deed In trust. $50 down
on each Lot will be required on the ground All
conveyancing and revenue stamps at the csst of
the purchaser. vi
Title perfect
OHAs. 8. WALLACE, Attorney.
je GREEN Il WILLIAM Aucts
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10y WIN. L. WALL CO., Auctioneers.

SPLENDID TRACT OF GARDEN AND Or
CHARD LAND AT AUCTION,
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 18th, ct
clock, We will sell, on the pr emises, that val
liable Garden and Orchard Land, near the Wash
ingtoH and Blsdsnsburg Turnpike Gate, and
fronting on Boundary street AND formerly the pro-
perty Of the late James Maher, and known by the
name Of Leng Meadows
The land will be sold in lots TO suit purchasers,
and offers an excellent opportunity to procureian
excellent garden spot.
Terms at sale,
je p lIntslI WIN. l.. WALL q CO., Aucts
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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctioneer..

VERY HANDSOME BUILDING Lot AT THE
WEST. o
On THURSDAY, the sth day OF July next, We
shall sell. on the premises. at o'clock D. m that
beautiful Building Lot, being Let No H. in Sausre
No. 81. situated at the Garner of Path aud III sta .
Immediately opposite the late resid ence of Mr. Rec.
side. 1t fronts % feet inches on N BY rs ON 2lth
street, snd contains 4l0O square feet but will be
divided IL desired when ssld. Persons wi.hins To
purchase handsome building site in Q good Iocs1
tion will do vol to attend the sale
Terms One third cash balance In 6 and IL
months. for hotes bearing interest A deed given
and deed Of trust taken. All conveyancine at
cost OF purchaser. including stamps Title india.
pntable. 100 required paid down when the prop.
eTty y sold. oprry w,,,,.
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GREAT TRADE SALE OF LUMBER.
consisting of
l-INcH FLOORING ANPIs FLOORING AND
SCANTLING. JOisTs AND stills

We will sell at auction on FRIDAY, June 18th
Instant. on the premises; at Mr.. Samuel stead,s
and 18th streets weet. Island, commencing at II
O'clock q m, the largest and best assorted stock
ranged in lots TO suit the trade and builders Of this
and neghboring cities.
We would call the particular attention of the
trade and builders Of Washington and the neigh
boring cities 10 this sale
The whole OF this stock of lumber has been prs-
pared and assorted with great care.
Catalogues will he furnished at our Office pre-
vious to the day Of sale.
Terms Of sale cash; per cent to be paid at the
time OF purchase.
Lumber 70 be removed within seven Cd days
CLAGETf SwEEEY, Aucts
jeSd Int, Chron. q Con. Union !
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by WIN. L. WALL q CO., Auotioneer..

SALE OF ENGLISH MARBLE TILE
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, at o'clock :,
We will sell all the Marble Tile in the United
States Hotel, consisting Of about 900 square feet
je n WIN l.. WALL 90 Aucts
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AUCTION SALES.
RT W. l.. WALL a co., Auctioneers.
CHAHCERY sALEOF AVAILABLE BUILD.
ING LOT oHisT; NoRTH. sErwKKs 4rH

~ ~ pntiet OF Ooinmois, bearing cate 5rse n,
Icon, and passed in the eeuse % ncDooald and
shall offer for sale at public auction. In front OF
the premises, on THURSDAY, the 18th day Of
June, 1896, at O'Clock D part OF Lot mum
bered six, (6.l in Square numbered i've hundred
and sir teen, sle Of the plan Of the city Of ssh
the depth Of said lot
Terms Of sale: One third cash: the residue 6. tws
equal pay msnts Of and II months. the purchaser
giving his notes for the deferred payments, satis
day OF sale. Title deed to be retained uotii the
whole OF the purchase money e paid. All convey
AsBURY LLOYD Trustee.
us eo4t&sd w. l. WALL a CO., Aucts.
, 1866-02-25
Grief OF a Virginia Uufon Seccaalonlaf
Tude1 The Ercs4tmeusx BUREAU.

Grief OF a Tis.lnta Uufon seccaalonlafs
Uudef the Frcedmeu,s Bureau.
i Southern correspondent ofthe New York
Citizen, writing in the style Of Orpheus C..
Ker7, Introduces In his last the following. pur-
porting to be addressed to Henry L. Wise.
1t Is good enough to be truc+ and Is very
graphic presentment OF a very common class
Of grlefs In tie Old Dominion just ut this
time;
"PnscE PE7rn's corEr uoEss,l
DEAR GovERSoR-l havs> Just read your
noble speech to the 0rphans,t trhich came to
hand III the New York L}a4V9sB .f<ees- My pen
Is too feeble to comment upon it in lifting
my heart-you know the fearful sacrifices I
have made In behalf Of our glorious p0ter
eiritatis. once owned torty-eight nigsrrs.
U.s. 600 gone-gona to the devil! Thu
-, fnicrpal, lazy n1sgssersl They ought
all to bchogged to death and then set to work.
But instead OF that the North Is sending them
clothes to cover their ugly black hides.
''One Of these Internal, lazy scallywags, who
used to belong to me, and whom lhad aoggc1
regularly every morning after breakfast,
recently hired 1T dollar md d half month
he to find himself Ia board md clothes.
One night Last week he insisted On leaving
his work at halEpast ten. to 60 to his supper:
ln1a nS1lEQcE F0ulA not, El22a. so HAL
him tied up md given ninety lashes on the
bare back. I then discharged him, telling
him that If ever came across his lazy car.
cass again would chop it into uaince meat.
the next day two internal, lazy niggers in
Uniform arrested and took me before the
agent Of the Freedmen's Bureau.
- The insolcut puppy who acts in that ca.
pacity actually insisted On my paying this lazy
black wretch for the work he had done. 1
tIlnught would cLtTit them by preaentiur
bill Tor clothing furnished. But the inso1ent
puppy I have mentioned then demanded that I
should swear that this charge was not d false
,ouel This + refused TO do; for although
Often swear to u lie, where the n1gsgc1 Is con-
cerned, never do It when there is any danger
Of being detected. The agent then fined me
twelve cents tor m attempt to swindN, and
forced me to pay both the fine and the infer
pal njggeE's wages before be Tould let me 70
come
'sYou1s, in the old faith,
stJonS PINCH, F. ".
"Late Capt. G. 8. Az
, 1866-02-25
NUMBER 266.

ploy Irish labor or import Chinese coolies
lie says there Is great scarcity OF help
in this section, and many planters cannot
obtain one-ha1f the help they want. This
gentleman, who formerly owned ono hundred
For this reason ho thiuks there viii not be
nearly as much cotton produced next season
as the North anticipates, and considers it
good time to make Investments In cotton.
There seems to be q general feeling OF dlssatis-
faction In this State agutnst the action Of the
Freeamen's Burenn. They think that they
should be allowed to manage their own af1airs
In regard to making contracts for labor, &c
They do not seem inclined to remember that
the doctrine which they have always preach
ed, "that the negro cannot take care OK HIM.
SELF" Is now being carried into practice by
the Bureau in helping him to do 80.
Think there ia . greater inclination on the
part Of the inhabitants Of every other State
than South Carolina to adapt themselves to
the present condition Of affairs. OF course
there are exceptions. 4 gentleman on the
cars was ranting about tue North. by the
WY, he was from South Carolina.l Said he,
e. hdue owned two hundred slaves, and ex-
pect to own them agai1." 7 said to him, TeEy
quietly, "My dear sir, you do not expect 10
Piled, Il shall own the1n,' but, mind you,
/ did not add, ain this country" Another
long, lean, lank specimen Of the Southern
chiva1ry" WIS hcaplng TRADE Of nbuse upon
the North to fellow passenger within my hear
ing. I overheard the cfol1oW1ng: {. We'll teach
the d-d Yankees q }esson, md make them
come to terms bv raising other crops instead
Of eotson.'' Poor ignorant fellow-little
realizing that tho less cotton they ralscd the
the worse It was for them Another young
man from South Carolina on the case, was
showing his recommendation from bis former
employer as bookkeeper--he was seeking EN-
ployment farther South. I said to him,
why do you not 60 to New York - He an-
swcred with much surprise, "Wtat, would
they allow man from South Carolina to ltIe
the-e: did not thlns 1t would be saie for
me lhere,n Thus illustrating The fact that