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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26
VOLUMES OF CHOICE
NGLIsH OoKs.

BAcoS's ESSAYS AND CoLogs OF Coon Avn EVIL -
With Notes and G!ossaral Index, b. Wright. One
volume. lSmO 81
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cal POENs IN THE E>GLIsH LANGUAGE. Selected anC
arranged by Francis Turner Pllgrava. one volume
1Smo. -.
THE JEST Book. The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings
selected and arranged by Mark Lemon. one volume
lSmo 81
THE FAIRY BOOK. The best popular Fairy Stories Sc
lected and rendered anew by the author Of John
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THE Book OF PRAISE. From the best English Hymn
~
The BALLAD Book. selection Of the choicest British
Ballads, edited by VIM Allingham. s..
BOOK OF NOBLE DEEDS ALL TINES AND ALL LANDS.
Gathered and narrated By the Author Of the " Heir
The srNDAY Book OF PoErRr. Selected and arranged
by C. T. Alexander. 81
Tbs CHILDREN's GARLAND, FROM THE BglT PoFTs Sc
lected and arranged by Coventry Pitmore So
BUNYA>'s PILGRIMS PROGRESS Uniform with the
Golden Treasure Stories" So
THE Poems OF ROBERT BURNS. Edited by Alexander
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THE WORKS CHARLES dickens. Handsome lomo
volumes, from 81 30 to 50 Either work sold sepa-
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jan26-ts Governor street, near Main.
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PUBLIC MEETING.-We publish a call, this
morning, signed by number OF the business
men Of the city, for public meeting. SATURDAY
evening, at City Hall, to memorialize the
Legislature In favor Of repeal or modification
of the usury law. This is a subject which,
it may be reasonably inferred, is better under
stood by men engaged daily in commercial and
financial transactions, than by any other class
of citizens. The importance of the subject
should draw together a full representation Of
all the business interests Of the city, and the
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

iB9A WORD TO THE WISE.-If you are
dyspeptie and desire to lie cured, try BAKERS BIT
TIERS. Ifyou have sour stomach, Indigestion torpid
liver nervous headache, bad cold, diArrhoE or ague
and fever, use few bottles Of BAKERS BiTTERs, and
our word for 1t You will be speedily cured. thousand.
opcrsons throug Virginia aud North CarOlin4 have
been cured Of these diseases by the these Bitter
AMI thousands of Others may be cured they but use
the same remedy.
To be had Of all Druggists In the city OF Richmond
and elsewhere in Virginia, also Of CANDY GILPIN,
Baltimore. Orders promptly filed by addressing
L. BAKER, Proprietor,
dec29t Richmond, Va.
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;LPA EST DECA Y-PERFUMED
Breath, Sound and Healthy Gums Pearly White Teeth.
Relief AID freedom from TooTHACHg can be obtained
by using DOwDEN's DENTAL FLUID. Recommended
by Dentists and Physicians everywhere superior to
the injurious compounds ia Price % cents. For
sale by all Druggists.
Recommended by Drs. Pleaslnt., Woodward, Steel
Hudson, Sc, &c, OF Richmond. Wholesale by
jan2-3m p. JOHNSTON y BEO.
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declared opinion OF such body of men should
have much weight with the Legislature
The meeting will be organized at seven and
a-halt O'Clock.
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TOR BALTIMORE,S AVANNAHa@1 "a
l. and BOSTON. -

The steamer PETERSBURG, Captain ROBERT TRA-
yfEs, will leave here at Il o'clock ~, SATURDAY, The
2.th instant
Freight received Friday, and up to II o'clock, A.
NJ, Saturday.
THIS steamer has splendid saloons, siatcrooms and
pl,se niger accommodations.
sag
For freight or passage, apply to
DAVID Y WM. CURRIE, Agents,
Olice at Charles T. Workman * Co.'S
ian9G-2t Fifteenth street.
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STATUE OF WASHINGToN.-The House of
Delegates Of West Virginia have unanimously
adopted a resolution returning to the State OF
Virginia the bronze statue OF Washington
taken from Lexington, Virginia, when that
place was captured by the United States forces
\ resolution OF similar character was miro
duccd in the Senate, but it, together with the
House resolution, ON its being introduced III
the SENATE, was tabled there awaiting the
return Of the Chairman OF the Military Com
mittee.
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Up REMOVAL.

JOHN c. MILLER
late Of Kent, Paine * Cod
Jobber and Retail Doalerin
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Has removed to that large aud conveniently arranged
new building No. 2l9 Main street Of Ninth, and
has opened full and complete stock Of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
To which he invites the attention Of the Merchants Of
Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
SAMUEL ~ PRICE has general supervision OF tho
sales department, and give, special attention the
tail trade. deelst
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fOyTAGUE & son.

iUPJOHN, W. LEE & son, HOUSE AND
SIGN PAINTERS and GLAzIERS, corner Eighth and
Grace streets. Walls and Ceilings whitened or
Colorel. ~
Will undertake orders in the country.
Haring had long experience in the business, they
engage to give satisfaction.
GEORGE W LEE,
ian2l-lm JOUy "
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uORSES STOLEN-s5O REWARD. :,

HORSES STOLEN-s50 REWARD. ~
II STOLEN from my stable Friday night, ~ '
the 10Th inst, Two HORSES. Ong is a sorrrialz-i-
horse, years old, with 4 star on his forehead,
AMI small white spot his LEFT jaw aiXen name nj
tail, about lj hands high, with but oretop PAGES
timely. The Oher, bay mare, about II hand. high,
years old, nearly blind in cys-paces short AMI
e9amped after long ride aud blows il she bro
ken-windej will give SO for the recovery 81 th"m,
or 10 tor either % e or for any information that
can get them. ". q. FRETWELL.
jan2j-3t
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r FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC
ANOTHER NEW STOCK.

We are opening this day, direct from the nanufse'
luTers two hundred cases O.
BOOTS, SHOES AND TRUNKS,
suitable for the fall and winter trade Among or
stock is eighteen hundred pairs Of F. Dane Co.'S ees
braied Nailed and Peggod BROGANS, the best in the
United States. We consider Dane Co. the best manG'
flc;urers la the world We have been selling these
Brogans for twenty year., and they always gir'
entire satisfaction. We ask all in want Of good Shoes
OF Boots to give = call.
oct3D--tf PUTNEY WATTS.
iBeP SSOR CONWAY'S COUGH
MXTURR.-This Cough Mixture was used exclusively
by the late Doctor James H. Conway, in his extensive
practice in this city, for the last twenty years Thon,
ands Of his patients it. efficacy and the name
81 the inventor a sufficient guarantee for its value
prescription. Many applications having been made
for this invaluable prepantiOn with the consent q
Mrs Conway the subscribers are now prepared TO far
pI,h It In all quantities, both Wholesale and retail.
Prepared only by 7. JOHNSTON BRO,
Druggists, cor. Of llth and Capitol sts., under
oeta3-3n the Powhatan Hotel, Richmond, Va.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
lF wILDER'S sALAMANDER SAFES.

RICHMOND, January %, 1850
We had one ofwilders Safes In the great Ere in this
city on the Sd April last. We did get it out Of the
debris forseveral months after. On opening itw iourd
all the books and papers in perfect state OF prcserva
tion except the bindings Of the books Mr. Ready,
who opened it, assured the contents were IN better
condition than any he had opened and he had opened
great many 1t being in his line of business.
The fire very hot one, being caused by the
Burning Of four story houses, and the safe wa,
In the third story it must have stood the brun Of the
greatest heat. SAML AYRES & SON.
ATKINSON, TgsEYCK & Co,
.. SOLE AGESTs
FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA,
DDS MAIN STREET
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lost AND FOUND.

NOTICE.-LOST OR MISLAID-GOddin &
~ Anner,on's acceptance Of NJ. D. Dayiss DRAFT at
month! rom the "a October 1865 for &i0O by
John r. Davis and ourselves The public is cautioned
against trading for the same.
jan6u b, u. JAMES co.
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I UBIN'S EXTRACTS,
IL Fine English Brushes and Combs,
Fine Soaps, Pomades, &c, sc.
jan25t 90 Main st., near i5ih
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STRAYED AND STOLEN,
CTOLEN-S7j REWARD.

CTOLEN-S7j REWARD.
= a.,
stolen irom ny table, on the night Of the ISN
2iih inst, par Of DARK BAY or BLACK
MULES, thorse and mare about or years old above
the medium size, ana in good condition
The horse Mule has weak right eye, and the hair 81
the mare Mule Is considerably by the breechiIg
reward Of so Will be paid for their at my
Office. THOS. w. PEMBERTOS,
18th street, between Cary and Dock.
Also on tho night fiom the stables Of the Rich
n"ni Driy Company. s'ts Of bray harness, two
sets OF Ambulance harness. almost new, and in good
condition reward OF s2j will be paid for their
tuIntO T.. w. MASSEY,
james .lw Agent Richmond pray Company
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STEAMBOATS,, RAILROADS, &c.
COX Ne" YORK. 2
The superior 'ide-wheel steamship ds1-1zsas-1
SARATOGA

NdpIdIH NINU,
viii leave Ludlam X Watson's wharf. at Rockets,
SATURDAY MORNING, eth inst, at Il o'clock
Tickets and berths secured either at my Office
board.
Ere ght received day FRIDAY, and up 10 tho hour
of 10 4. VI. on Saturday.
No trinshipment by Ibis line AS by others.
Insurance, ii deemed Necessary, be effected on
very moderate terms.
GARRETT =
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HATS. CAPS. &c.

TOHN DOOLEY, "a
y CNDEE THE SPOTsWOOD HOTEL, ~
RICHaOND, VA,
Invites the attention Of his customers and the
public 90 his large stock of HATS, CAPS and LADIES
ttES. lie has in consequence 81 the great scarcity ol
a'n ny, reduced his prices considerably Hats aud
APPS, and Is selling the Ladies' Furs cost, ts close out
- sioc, which Is very large, aud contains beau
''1l 'APES, HALF-CAPES and MUFFS.
. u, now getting the beautiful DERBY HAT, for Ia
rr., '''" are OF fine quality and at very moderate
- jau26f
\ NJ BALLARD HOUSE can be "a
HATS ana "a fashionable assortment Of lsa
CAPS
UMBRELLAS,
FURNISurN, GENTLBMEN'S
GOODS,
To which invite the attention ,,
and the public generally VI my former patrons
iIn26-lm -,
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Al NOTICE

JOHN W. RISON,
Successor to Joseph LaidleyD
AP0T HECA AIRY AND DIUGG IsT
Corner Of Main and Third streets,
RICHMOND, VA,
Has in store large stock Of Drugs, Medicines, Dye.
sus, Oils and Paints, TO which invite the special
attention Of Country Merchants and all others in war,
Of such articles. oct LETT
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PUTNEY 4 WATTS.

will Immediately free the head from all dandruG, re-
store the hair 10 its natural color aud produce new
growth where it has fallen of. For sale by
anI3t POWER & McPHAIL
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
" REMOVAL.
Ii. MONTAGUE & SOY,

iCFe REMOVAL.
L. l. MONTAGUE soy,
HoUsE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTERS.
Have removed to their new building on
TENTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND CARY.
Where they will be pleased to receive orders from
their friends and the public generally, tor work Of
kinds in their line.
Terms moderate.
jan24-tf L. L. MONTAGUE SON
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REEDsBURY, WIS, Sept. 10, lS63.
have been in the army hospitals for
fourteen neutrality-suspicious. and nearly dead At Al
tom Illinois, they gave bottle of Plantation Bit
tefs' Three bottles restored my speech and
cured me- L. 4. fLAUTR.
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SurTH WARSAW, oHIO July -, 1868.
One young man. who had been sick and not
out of the house for two years with Scrofula and Ery
spo!as, after paying the doctors over $50 without
benefit, has been cured by ten bottles of your Buffers
EDWARD wOuNAIL
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Jan23-lm JOHN W LEE
The New York herald., 1866-02-12


The following Is official copy OF the indictment
found last weak in the Court of ovor and Termiuer
-. n,..sm c.r..- AZ. .,,ar.d .,,ho, -, An.
as"'iis' nona'o l. ooouin, si'' ~A'os0. e"'' " WV
tho a Tou,a y,,,,J1ican.-
So - ..
STATk OF NEW iohk, Or AND oVoss. ~ Nsw aoxn, 90
Inc jurors OF tne people ol sne e'o " reM aok I'LL N
upon their oaths present that Richard a,e OF
the secono wara OF .ne cy anu county
fuiiy ana maciousy conIIvng, anu 'hsennns " Why
ana oeiame one AeAAnueI osowaI,, y. sau o'y anu
county, anu ID tne peaoe W tno PooPo tncn auu to.o
being, and 70 bring him. the SAID AoxanderT stewart INTO
public scandal ana disgrace ana 70 nJuIe ana hggrevo
him, tho sad Alexander I. otewar', oy means o. ene
soverasacts hereinafter mentonea on .he iz'n 9ay W
January In the year OF our LORD 1900 AZ the ward c
and county Aforesaid, uniawtully ana mailoousiy od
compose ana puprsn ana cause anu procufe 70 % Inon
and there composed ana pupisneo IN certain Pupic
newspaper called the Mn~wu Hcpuotcon. ana wnch
newspaper snen ana mere wss c''oaasna rmous sno
people OF sa'a c'y ana county oy cersAn 'aisc sn
daious malicious ana ociamatory pe OF ana concerning
him, the said Alexander l. Stewar. containing theron,
among otner tnines, tho iaiso. ma.cIous uo-
lamatory ana hpeious woros ana ma,.ers ioi,ow
ing. tnat u 70 ey'-AIoAnnuot I. oeowua, tsuo
SAID ALEXANDER l. stewart MS. ABOVE mcnoned snorcoy
meantn2l VINO came 70 new fofk IN 100 hs young
mhn, Win SL 0v ~ lns LooAos su w''o y
oommencoo peoonns noso,y a,u s ,,.., Is'nr
aces oy samPo huu sum a,eor .os.s .'s'e o.o ~
snop IN maaen anc ~ 'n's inoen' y ae .no o,1 1,
maa On 'nc cou,"Sns S a., 49, ,..,,as, =, ~ , wv
saio alexanoe l. "'Is s, avso 49, a sS
meanInsl ,onk as - cs 49,, oo .si
nc t'no saiu hieAanuoi l. cso"'s ms,
thereby meanng) mas no scIupes o nonor aoous
,ns uomn wcaso' o'''poso'' NV W., ~ sb % - ~ ~ ,,,s 90
iesnI Pcnsig A.. -, .ss M .aA V.e Vssa,s sSss
h'cAnnof =; cow",s ".ss eosy =. - -. S'
meanngl WIN All h's ssss "eslsn 10 "a, run o'nS
comIonaDs. s 1s, vhe sno r. S..as " a., a,ors ~
tne woro lni .no sasu m l. o. ~, ~ ~. n.,
mentioned nereoy mssn'nsl one or w xue nos s ,
The New York herald., 1866-02-12
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
AnImaIs.

On Thursday evening last Mr. Henry Bergh delivered
impressive lecture before the American Geographical
and Statistical Society, his subject being sCruclty 10
An mails" The lecturer began by saying that he had
been impcled 10 the he had adopted by deep
OF the Importance TO society OF the practice Of hu
maniy 10 ihcse mute servants Of mankind" as we'll as
justice TO the creatures committed 10 our caro- and
mercy by Tho Most High He spoke with great feeling
OF thcse barbaric continued from the earnest ages
the present limeof their constantly augmented feroci
ty until nj length became the favorte OF
Roman ladies' 10 laugh the dcaththros OF Christian
bishops and saints In the amphithcaire Passing 70
modern times he dwe on the bull fights OF SPAIN aud
assigned 10 these and kindred sports tho wasted energy
and intellect Of that people, their loss Of power and po
tcai influence, aud their shrunkcn national domain.
That coarse epcursm which subjects dumb creatures
70 lingering tormnts In order, az u pretended 10
enhance then navor or improve the appearance OF tne
handled with scathing severity. This portion Of tho
cture was concluded by rebukc lcveed At the modern
Psychologists OF Pars fr their bood-chillng crucltes
under the Of vivsccon He next appealed 10 the
people OF this city and country, having a heart she
dearest Interests Of society 70 support him IN his esss
extngushmen Of these sins and the protection OF these
faithful unccmplanIug drudges Of mankind from unne
nciemcncy OF the weather the audience numerous,
and among those present 20 be seen some OF our
distinguished cItizens All pronounced the lecture
success and general desire was manifested thai u
should be repeated under more favorable circumstance
at IN early day. motion for the appointment, Of
committee Of thrcc 10 draft the form ~ charter
next made and carried and vote Of thanks 10 MI Bcrgh
terminated the proceedings
Tho following IA a hs Of a number Of gentlemen
who have signed thciv names 10 an instrument
consentinR 10 act as patrons OF an American soci-
city tor the prevention Of cruelty 10 animals
John r. Holman, Henry W. Bellows, Peter Cooper J. J.
Astor yr:, NJ H Grinncil, James Lsnox, Y D. cutting
Alex r. Stewart, Robert 4 Stewart, Wm II. Aspinwsli
yamcs J. Roosevelt John A. DIX, John y Cisco, WIN. w.
webb, Geo. -criswold, John d. Jones' A. Oakley Hail.
Marshal O. Roberts, Charles v Daily, y Van Burrn,
A. q Knsslhnd, y. q Kmgslsnd, = Draper, james Gal
lrsi,, shepherd Knsrp George Bancroft Aiex ssewsr,
Brown, Msscr Tsyicr occvge 0lphsus, Hcr>sio Pat
ten, Arch'd Russell, james I. Brady. Thos q Acton,
John kssSss v% .ss, ss.sr s p.s,s S''p'.'s
The New York herald., 1866-02-12

subject Of the deepest concern 70 all and the ezp4
rsne o the last year admoniahse the oorpots snthor
ties Of the necesty Of prompt and active efforts 70 avert
the recurrence Of disease, upon the return Of warm
weather suggest the appointment OF three resdent
phygicisns TO constitute Board OF Health, 70 report
monthly 70 the Council such measures - may beee pro-
mote and preserve the public health" 49,
singularly modest demand for their ameliontion
~ cannot close this communication without calling
your attention 70 the susn Of the destitute poor o.
the town, many OF whom are In deporhbie con@sion
The winter mas been unusually severe, and they should
not b permitted 70 perish BY the cold Starvation
Appeals are made 70 me daily for help which, regret
TO say, have no power TO relieve respectfully rs
and requested % contract for ny Of wood to b
distributed TO the most needy during the winter.h
Considering that wood Is only Ave dollars cord here
and that though constantly exposed TO the cupdty q
the prQwng creatures who have ssvisble means a
support" Il Il in far abundance this Msyora requsss =
exceedingly moderate; Il ~ however, certain 70 bs
greater pu" the pockets Of the citizens here than
900 fraud on by, the Corporation Of New YORK
would b on the cl.sns of thas city What the Mayor
speaks situated He does not ask you all that =
wanted-such gas Of which there n none nowonIy
for what Of absolute and pressing necessy, and thes
in homeopathic quantities Take that sIgnncanA
sample and digest mild illustration OF things such
Is they ere here and hsrssbouts n this moment
The New York herald., 1866-02-12
CITY coMMsRCIAL REPORT.

ozftHDxf, F"V w II M
AsnEs Receipts, opkgs The market continued nrm,
with fair business In pots at $40 rs for rst quality.
rearl Is nominal, In the absence OF transactions.
BRrADsrurrs $3.50 bbls. nour zoe do. and
2S57 bags corn meal, l,loo bushels whcat, 5000 do.
corn, 1850 do. oats, $50 do rye and 100 do. malt
Common grades OF State and Western -four continued TO
droop bat prices were NOT quo,aby lower, while the
better qualities ruled very nrm and choice sades
fully loc higher The sacs about 10 900 bbls At
our resised Quotations subioined Southern -four was
without particular change The sales were 600 bbls
Canada -four was In good demand, and good TO choice
brands were 1oc higher The sales about $50 bbis
Rye nour was quiet and unchanged Corn meal was dun
and nominal We quote
The New York herald., 1866-02-12


msroAl and agricultural activity win lie In political
construction and the longer this delayed the longer
win Tho productive industry Of The South continue 70
ianenish. .
ne money market has been without any feature,
The sxirsms Of the last two months bcng SIN liz
marked charAcssrsc Notwithstanding the large amount
on temporary loan IN tho Sub Treasury. OF what
these enormous deposits 70 the government al pro
ssnt h difnout 70 eco, and ~ any time
ths policy Of receiving them is Questionable.
We long ago pointed out the Of weakness they
70 The Treasury the latter must be always prepared
NEST twenty i've millions Of them Clearing House
tncAiez at call and the remainder ton days notice
1he toi amount Of temporary deposits held the LIST
OF January so7 257 1os and within the last week The
balance in the subTreasury here nearly hundred
millions ncludlns coin); although Saturday afternoon
ias. u IVES down 10 ssosss.s7a This amount Is far In
excess Of the OF the department. hut nieres,
be paid upon 10 notwithstanding The irst object OF
Mr. McCulloch should be 70 pay on this temporary
loan and unt1 n s done he viii be able 10 make very
little progress in funding scvcnhrty notes BY forcing
The currency lying inert In the Sub Treasury into crcuIa
tcn, he would assist lowering the te Of interest and
increase the OF tho money market The capital thus
released would seek employment In other ways among
them the purchase Of government bonds and thus their
market price would be stimulated, and inducements
would exist for The holders OF notes 10
Yer, them Into six per cents al par
Win the Increased activity on the Stock Exchange
which marked the closing days q the week there
proportionaey large demand for money which had pre-
viously been very light, and call loans were generally
made Of sin per cent with exceptions mostly on govern
mont securities, st nve The discount line showcd
diminished activity, owing 10 the dulnes. OF business
end less abundan, supply Of first oass and good CON-
msrcai paper which alone IN fsvo. These grades
pass ~ per cent and sss respectively Inferior
names subm 70 shave Of 10 Is per cent among IN.
noe brokenL
shs New Orleans ncarms pubisbes the following
shs s tbs last report Of The state Treasurer on The
onn6DD ~ Louissana,-- =
1 q Dsrpovn " b. annual bit includes sta,cmen, ~
yhe 9vHheons o. tho Treasury from hc LEI day of Octo
ber ia 70 The f day Of January is66-e pcriod Of
year and quarter The heads Of fhs report are few.
The exhibit they make is far from snoouuxfnE
The New York herald., 1866-02-12

s not virrniay'' sorsble formerly and for very
obvious reasons Society cannot afford 10 uphold
It's prestige; is impoverished but not crushed Most
Of the old families who left here during the troubles
returning and many ones are from week TO week
making their appearance II expccted that year viii
witness very marked increase OF the population by
scccssIons from the North. This is both needed and
dos red
There can hardly be said 10 bc any municipality here
present municipal Law s only By snnerancc Never
thelcss the Mayer, Mr. NJ slaughter, has just been IN
commnnIon with the City Council Among many otksr
things he tells them thcse:--
II have refrsircd from urging upon your attention
such measures In my Judgment of the highest n
poance 70 the prosperity of the town. becausc OF the
Inability OF the people by taxation the necessary
expenditures involved IN their execution" /"
fbs disclosure made, Mr. Slaughter then adds piece
OF Information which OF much sefsuggestnE sispin-
cance. and II n this
ssras laws and ordinances cf she corporaton csnaos
be satisfactorily enforced during s occupation by the
military but In view Of the eccumu'stnr element ef lde
and varrnnt population In midst with no visible
means of support, dprding ncsu0riv np<n pfxrd1 for
subs<f~rrs the constant fhes ard robbcres end ire
quent drtufbences OF the peace and euct % The com
rnunity respectfully recommend thst four night 20.
Ic>en b appcnted whose duty sh1n ~ 70 pafr every
Ieri n me town. and arrest s dcsasy and suspeioos
xsss mat he -srs ne aiul. Or Tolerated authorities
..ss IN en- sry ss.xmcs " hs ss~uss snAwaa s-.s