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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

QUICK SAILS AND SMALL PRoPITs-Good
White Shirts, 81 25aSl.5g; A. No. Fine White
Shirt, Sc 50aS3; Good Gauze Undershirts, SO
cents: Fine Gauze Unders hirts, 81: Fine Lisle
Thread Undershirts, 81 so Good Cotton Half
Hose, 10, rs, 30. and IS cents per pair, Best
English Half Hose, 50 cents per pair At
Francs Gents Furnishing Store, 4A eth St.,
between ID and E, three doors above Odd Eel.
lows Hall. 1:
PENNIES can be had in any quantities at the
Star Office counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17
CITY ITEMS.

SPLENDID BUILDING SITES FOR SALE.-The
sale of villa sites at Oak Farm, one of tho
most beautiful and attractive locations on the
heights north OF this city, was necessarily post
poned by Messrs. Cooper & Latimer in conse-
quence Of the rain until Tuesday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

LOST CHILD "A coiored child, about three
years old, was picked mp By the police this
morning on q street, between Tenth and Eley-
enth, and taken to the Central guardhouse
When found II was leieurely walking along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

LARCENY.-Ofice Snead, OF the 5th precinct.
yesterday arrested man named Geo Gates.
CHARGED with the larceny OF q quantity OF
lsdy's apparel. He was arfaigned before JUS
tice Morsell, who committed him to Jail for
cOurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

The WEArHER.- The thermometer at Franz.
Inns optician stole, on the Avenue, aged as
fellows TO. day AT o'ciccka a. m, "a 4 .erees:
at 10 Q. m, IS; at IL a. M, n; at IL N al, At
p m, 90; at 2 p. m, 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

If THE MOUNTAIN will not 20 to Mahomet,
lei Mahomet 60 to HenninR's one price clothing
store, on the corner Of Seventh street and
Maryland avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

WRAPPING PAPER FOR SALE-AppIy at tn,
Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17
WM. II. WHEATLEY'S PREMIUM STEAM
w DYEING AND CLEANSING

ESTABLISHMENT
ONCE, No. 40 Jefferson ST., Georgetown, D. g.,
Established in 1881 premium awarded by the Metro
polhan Institute, 1857 rebuilt 1866 and is now by
far the largest and most complete establishment Of
the kind in this section of country.
Dyeing and Securing of all kinds dsne in the best
manner.
Truly thankful for past favors, the subscriber
sollcits the continued custom of the community.
Goods received and returned by express with the
utmost promptness and despatch.
Post Office address, Lock Box No so.
Office closes daily at sunset except Saturday, when
1t Ia closed at 81 D. an II -6m
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A S T 3 o L o G Y.
THE WORLD ASTONISHED
At THE WoSDERFuL REVELATIONS -
MADE BY THE GREAT PSYCHOLOGIST,
AADAME H. A, PERRIGO

AZ
THE WORLD AsToNIsHED
MADE s. TMf $fEHr HsHkSISS1sf,
| She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew She
events, eatastrophes in love, loss Of reia-
tons and friends, loss of money, &c, have become
Respondent. She brings together those long sepa-
or lovers restores lost or stolen property, tells
| You the business You are best qualified to pursue,
marriages and tells you the very day ss you
Of the She reads yanr
| thoughts; and by her almost SUPERNATURAL powers
tpre. From the stars see in the frmament-
the malefc stars that overcome or predominant in
Of the planets and the fixed stars the heavens at
the time Of birth, she deduces the future destiny Of
never again have 50 favorable an opportunity Con
suit the Madame BY mail with equal safety and sat
explicit Written out with ali inqniries ' a an
sMe.ed d. and Likeness enc9sed sent BY mail
cresy Wilt be maintained and all corresponds nce
ss Of
" the day of the month and year in which you were
born enclosing as Sfa n ea l. Ad PEKh1eo
aps-D&W ,eoly Pc. Drawer as3, Buffalo, Ny
IMPFoRTANT TO THE LADIES :-INDEL1BLs
L STAMPING. Warranted fast colors. Win
the receipt Of which has been purchased It q high
price ai,. Saves We , expense of bTaiding.
It, eoored f Bso
rails Aprons, &C., Stamped on Imitation or braid
'ns' W1RRANTED NOT TO WASH OUT.
e &c sewing fs
sthrn p the III that
New Fsa;
and % sale At less thar half the usual
OF pattern stamped. Goods AZ reureanut cd or
n hs @ sss s % Ps,sSs Once
ORPHANS COURT, August ID, lss7.-D1srRrcr
n " L. MAkA
trix of Gabriel Muneret, deceased, the administra
pointed Saturday ssp.smSer I, lss4. for the anal
Of said deceased and Of the han estH as
far the have been collected and turned into
ne
claims rs fyom I'd they
estate P,es;asd copy Of this order Be paSished
week &c e, for shTss weeks the Evening Star
''s'.o1' :. " 'Tsss"jAMEs g. oBEIRkE;
; ensTErnnaAs' i sta ii s e1erH1so,
Line. s,sa Alpaca o Sd E6oifR G dEis Goods
bis. Pure ds SRsKR eIPF FsI xassHsAR
Wholesale Agents and
je14-dn Commission Merchants
b BETTING.
BETTING,
A full stock of oil sizes, suitable Tor ali kins
Up. BARTHOLow. SIS tn at.
au62w below Penn n ayenI,,a
uDASPBERRY VINEGAR.
II RASPBERRY SYRUp
! .BLACKBERRY CORDIAL.
All OF best quality. e
n. W. BURCHELL
y under Ebbitt house, cor 18th and = sts.
EEEsH GRAHAM wAFERs :.
Il Witt KING PLACE.
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NATIVE WINE BITTERS.

CHARLES GAUTIER respectfully invites at
tenton to his NATIVE WINE BlTTERS, made
from recipe of many years. standing. which has
acquired an unequalled reputation wherever it has
been used as preventive of all miasmatic and ma
larial diseases 1t invigorates the muscles, puries
the blood, corrects the action Of the liver and kid
promotes digestion, establishes regularity in
the female system, and is admirably adapted as a
cure for all diseases of females arising from debility
Being made of native wine and the best vegetable
tonics, it cannot be surpassed appetizer and
invigorator early in the morning, and before meals
generally; and, being perfectly free from every
thing nauseous and unpleasant, may be used not
only with safety at all times, but is confidently re-
commended to persons of both sexes a gentle
stimulant. though powerful tonic, whenever such
article is needed or desired. No family should
be without it., it wi ill supply great desideratum
in Strengthening and invigorating growing child
As the for malarial and miasmatic disc ases
is approaching, this article is offered being
without o rival as preventative of all diseases Of
the summer and autumn and general invigora
tor of the human system in adults and children, as
well as males and females.
FOR SALE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
The trade is respectfully invited to call
G. GAUTIER,
Importer and Dealer of Wines and Liquors,
jy ll6m gag Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

CHARGED WITH AseAULT.-Alexander Scahr
was arrested this morning, on complaint OF
Philip Hosmer, charging HIM with assault and
battery. The accused was brought before
Justice Morsell and fined Is, in addition 10
which he was held to security for his good
behavior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17
GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS

ST0RE AND DWELLING FOR RENT-Corner
), of I'd and Lingan street, Georgetown. Apply on
the premises. au 7-4t=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

CoPYRIGHTs.-Duripg the past six months
twenty nine copyrights have been entered in
the office OF the clerk Of the Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia, OF which eleven wero
for books, four for cards, ore for pamphlet.
several photographs, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

Fine and az N HERY Ft StpE Fa,rEs.
saa. "
Ground Alum and Eins sat- GSTfK te S 5Sss'
Indiana avenue and LIST street,
ep0 near Baltimore Depot.
COLUMBIA HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
LY1NG1h IN s ASYLUM,
s'FSss 1Sr8er Of street,
This Institution has been established for the re-
ceptlon OF patients who may be suffering from dis
eases peculiar to their sex, and for the admission
such females as may require the comforts of the
building i situated in the most healthy per-
Cars pass the door every five minutes own GROUNDS.
Terms Of admission: From 81 to SO per week, in
ntS T $$$ht ts sa a + j.
ff'xssH a a as IS 5fEssss
+es States 1mx hS' M. d. surgeon General Uni
S6sS; i KifEX, n; p, Georgetown
4: ?; GARSEIT, NJ B., New York avenue.
W MP tS yN9nHIE STfNii N; D; Wsshington:
F.h6WHRpp, MI X. s., + street T. georgetown
Orders for admission to the free beds in this hos
surgeon In chief at this ON Ce, 81 street, OF
any Of the Medical staff, and Of the Revs Drs Hall
GnTiey, Gillette, and Coombs.
Wives and widows of soldiers desiring admission
will apply to the Surgeon General, United States
Patients living at q distance who desire to come
to this institution for treatment can secure private
rooms by applying by letter to the matron Of the
hospital. A. D. GILLETTE, D. D.,
au 2S-eoly President.
NEW BOOKS.-The Seven Weeks' War-Aus-
~ trian and Prnssian-by 81. Nj. Hozier, 2 vols
Scott's Life Of Mosby, with portrait; Maudsley's
Hamitol; A Story Of Doom, BY Jean Ingeiow;
Ten Months in Brazil; Rankines Abstract for
July; Braithwaite's RETROSPECT fer SC July
NATURAL FLOWERS PRESERVED IN ALL
IN their Natural Beauty. Special atten an
tod to the Flowers Of the Dead BY Mrs HxH
h.tH NJ ana sos Eighth street ives. ~
ssnRY UATAwBA.'
u From the hsy y5ns e ard Of n. LoNGwoRrH,
THOs. RUSSELL & CO.,
au a-st ESQ Pennsylyania avenue.
ARMY AND NAVY APPLICANTS. 80.
Onicers expeditiously prepared for examination
by Professor JOHN FILL, City Academy, No SIG
18th street south. All who have graduated from
received their orders Corroborated ~ Generai ~
Hunter, President Of the Cavalry Board Of Exam.
iners. s. 85ss 9 8}4Ta #H4Tf Ru 7-fot IL
RRIplAAlL.s AND ~ oTlgNERAL wRgATHs, BoU.s
STARS, preserved in natural form. New andnS z
Beautiful Ornamental Hair Work on glass $Nf2
or pearl. All kinds Of Hair BradinE do ne by Nh
SAAAo, So0 kiesta street.. " l0-sm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

ACCIDENT AT THE TREASURY EXTENSION.
One OF the big granite pilasters now being put
on the north front Of the Treasury extern sion
broke in half last night in some Unexplained
manner. AS the exact number required had
been prepared, this breakage will occasion
some little delay in that part Of the work until
the broken pilaster can be replaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

POLICE SUMNARY.-The whole number OF
arrests made by the police yesterday and re-
ported this morning were 81, while the amount
OF fines imposed were &e4. The business OF
each precinct was as follows second, 3 ar
rests, no fines; third, arrests fines "a: fourth
2 arrests, no fines; fifth. S arrests, fines 80;
Hxih, 10 arrests, fines $2l: seventh. arrests,
fines 1927; eighth, arrests, fines 30: tenth,
arrests, no fines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON THE PoroNAo
- Longwood," belonging to TIE estate of the
E.s Col. joseph Z. Harvey, lyiog on Pope's
olrth place, and containing 1855 acres. has inst
neen sold 10 Senator kye for the sum OF 3 Ia .I00
ins farm contains much valuable tim be- r. q nd
mas beel sold cheap. There are many othsr
cin!tv. VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

AN IMPORTANT Recommendations
Job Angus and Thomas Lewis, builders, O.
this city, have lust entered into q contract
with Governor Wright, OF Indiana. to build
him a house on the corner OF Eighth and G.
streets, the probable cost Of which 10 $50 OGO
They have already force employed digging
rapidly forward. This Improvement will lift
things in that locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

A FAVORABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY
"A CHEAP DRY GOODS.-We are now selling
of our Summer Goods at a sacrifice to make room
for Fall Stock: We bave also just opened 1900
yards "A Beached Muslin to sell at I2a, 10. Is, 20
and %. 600 yards 3-4 do. at and 10; A Brown
do, l21a and Is. 5000 yards Fall Cacoes at 10, l2a
Is, II, and Is cts. Ginghams. Canton Flannels,
Tickings, Sheetings, &c, &c. Great bargains may
be expected by all who favor with call.
BENJAMIN MILLER,
au 9-ImS 1O1 Bridge street, Georgetown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

To VISIT WAsHINsToH.-.Wel learn that neg,
week. committee Of the Baltimore CITY
Councils will visit Washington, for the pur.
pose OF inspecting the Washington Water
Works. The councils OF that CITY have nnder
consideration project of introducing water
from the Gunpowder into that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

THE WASHINGTON THRArRR-This anctent
ard well.known building, situated at the cor
ner OF Eleventh and G streets, which has been
so long unocc upled and ont oirepair is now
being much Improved with the view of again
opening it to the public as q con certand exni.
btion hall; or, in fact, for any other purpose OF
a respectable character for which enya pemenfs
may be effected. The work has Deen eivan to
Mr.. Edward Clark, carpenter, who designs
having the whole completed by the LIST O. Octo-
Der. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

Ho! FoR LEosARDTowH.-The weather T.
auspiclous TOT an agreeable excursion to Leon
Wawaset Is advertised to leave her wharf IN I
afternoon at N O'Clock. Anumber OF person,
have signIfled their intention to 20. and al
one Tsers vail he na mos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

LAURIE CAMP MhETIEG The Laurel Oarnp
Meeting Of the Methodist Church Commences
next Thursday. The sites for the tents at tnis
meeting were TO have been selected yesterday,
ut owing 10 the interruption OF travel on the
railroad by the rain and flood OF THURSDAY
b sht the selection OF the lots has been post
poned until Monday morning. The Methodist
Episcopal camp near Elkridee Landing is now
IN progress. Or is 70 be to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

SALT WATER ExCURsIoN-The popular
East Washington Association will give a grand
excursion on Wednesday next to Piney Point,
which Will afford fine opportunity to Welt
that famous watering place and enjoying salt
" alter bath. A fine steamer has been engaged
as also ShToeder's Brass and String Band, and
every arrangement is AIDE for pleasant time
The boat leaves 7tL street wharf at 7 O'Clock,
and q uinand's wharf, Navy Yard.) at AZ,
and returning about midnight.
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RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown

VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY On WEST
STREET, GEORGETOWN. AT AUCTION
On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, August 18th, at
6o'clock. will sell, in front OF the premises, No.
dition to Georgetown, fronting about 81 feet 4
inches on West street, between Congress and
Washington streets, and running back to u foot
paved alley. The improvements consist of a we'll
built two story Brick House, containing nine
Terms: One third cash; balance in six, twelve,
and eighteen months. with interest secured by a
deed of trust on the property. All Conveyancing
and stamps at the cost of the purchaser. Title
perfect. THOMAS BOWLING,
Jy so Auctioneer.
~ THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED ON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

YOUNG BURsLAR.-The house of Mr.. H.
Sem Ken. N O. 375 ThirdbetweeD D and streets
which is unoccupie.d, the family being In
Europe, was yesterday afternoon entered by a
coiored boy by cutting through panel in the
door with large knife and then pushing the
bolt Of TIE door back. He secured bundle OF
clothing and was about to leave the premises
with II, when colored man who saw him.
thinking something wreng, hailed him. when
taking leg bail made good his escape, This
was certainly bold act tor a boy in day light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

WASDERERs.-This morning officer j. V.
Grant came across two white boys, l6 or II
years OF age, seemingly almost starved, and
TOOK them 10 his house where he gave them
something 10 eat They gave their names as
John Sullivan and Michael N orton, and stated
that they were orphans from Jersey City, look.
Ing tor work. The officer gave them some
sound advice and allowed them TO 20 on prom
ising TO go to work, or IN falling TO do so to re.
port 10 police headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

INSPECTION OF LIQUoR.-Mr James Gum.
mings, Z. s. inspector OF liquors for the Dis
tricf OF Columbia, since be entered upon the
discharge OF his duties, Jan. %. 1867, inspected
guaPed and marked barrels containing 80 8N5
gallons OF liquor, for which he has made proper
returns to Collector Clephane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

IHR REGATTA.-The interest continues to
increase as the day approaches for the Yacht
race 10 take place Besides the novelty of the
aHatr' and the active competition on the part
of the owners of the boats which will be en-
tered for the race. the prizes to be awarded are
worm Sontending tor; and from present ap-
pearances lively time NAV be expected. rhe
following is list Of boats which have already
been entered Flying Cloud. Robert E. Lee
and George w. Harrison. by Capt. Harrison:
Charles, bv Capt. Stewart: Brunette, by the
Brunette Clnb Catherine Coombs. by Capt
Skinner Augusta, by Capt Leopard: Minnie
Clark, by Capt. Lafferty: the Cottage by Major
" att: Lady Lvon. by Capt. Davis: Annie Da-
Wis, by Capt. ID. Davis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

POINT OF Rocks RAILROAD DAMAGES The
Rockville (Md.l Sentinel, in noticing the re.
port OF the jury TO assess the damages to land
IN the District of Columbia. through which the
FONT or Rocks railroad is TO run, which was
puoIisheo In the Star OF Thursday, Gays: I'VE
understand that the damages awarded are hut
Ittle over half the amount clsimed BY the own
ers OF the lands, and in some cases no. As much
as WIS offered BY the counsel OF the Baltimore
sIC Ohio railroad"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

THE PRESIDENT TO VISIT BALTIMoRE.-On
thursday, committee Of the Baitim ore
Target Association visited this city, and ac-
companied by MIR Chas. Kloman called ON
President johnson, who courteousIy recei we'd
.ntm Ihey EXTENDED to him an invita-
ton to visit the festival in Baltimore NEXT
week, and he signified bis desire to accent the
iIsitatisn, saying that il his public duties
would permit him he would attend the festival
On Thursday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

FIRST NATIONAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION
This association held its second annual meet.
ing for the election OF officers, al Potomac
Hall, south Washington, last night. The report
OF the Secretary, q. r. Thompson, Esq shows
the association to be in a highly prosperous
condition. The present value per share OF
stock is S40.e6; and the average rate Of pre-
MUM ASH per cent. The premium limit In this
association is 20 per cent. Following upon the
report OF the Secretary, the election or umcers
took place, with the following result:-Presi
cent, Charles B. Church; Vice President.
Crosby Noyes: Secretary, G. r. Thompsou:
Treasurer. James Fraser Directors-Iewh
Thomas, X. 9. CroERon. J. H. Heron, W. r.
Mohun. w. L. Walker. ] E. Thompson, VIM
j. Stephenson, H. A. Clark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

LAhosNY-1 esterday Mary Mccain was
aIiesleo oy officer Berry, of the 5th precinct,
Oh the charRe OF stealing three shoes from the
store OF Chss. w. Howard, and she was com
mat'ed 70 jail for court by Justice Morsell.
george coates colored laborer was also before
Juslce MorseE on the charge OF stealing some
clothing, gold rings, &C., having been arrested
6y omcer Sneed, aud he was committed to iall
Inc same party was turned over to oficer
Barley, OF the 9th Precinct, on another charge
OF IaIeeny' ana ne vas committed on this
charge also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

~THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED, ON
account of the rain, until MONDAY AFTER
NOON, August 10th at clock.
au l6 THOMAS DOWNING Auct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

GOVERNMENT SURyEYs.-The Government
has authorized the construction OF an accurate
chart OF the Potomac river from Glesboro at
the mouth Of The Eastern Branch, to point as
high up The river as navigation extends, and
engineers belonging to the United States coast
survey will soon commence the necessary sur.
Veys II 10 also intlmated that after the above
surveys are completed they will take the topo-
graphical bearing OF Hunting Creek and Cam.
zen Run and survey Fish Town and little Pc.
tersburg Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

DAMAGED BIZ THE SToRM.-About p O'Clock
Yesterday, portion OF the gable end of an I'M
finished brick building on G street, between
1ith and 18th streets, which Is being erected
for MI. John Kelly. was damaged by the rain
and wind to the extent OF q couple of hundred
dollars. The wall having Just been put mn.
thus rendered the mortar susceptible of the ef-
feet OF rain. which came down in torrents, and
dlssoivlng the same caused the accident
On N street, between 11th and 18th streets
the roof and cornice OF two ew buildings, in
complete, was also considerably damaged be.
Sides which many other casualties Of SINH
IaI snaracter. In different parts ofthe city, were
more OF less injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

mAkING BARGAIN.-Last night about I
Q CLOCK, officers Wilson and White Of the Fifth
Precinct, found William Batliss and Theresa
them 10 the station house; the first on the
cbarge OF Deing disorderly, and the latter for
s m1 PROSTITUTION ,h This morning Justice
the latter five dollars, the former nsu,ns ~ y
fine sSJAA ny
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-08-14

The EMPLOYMENT QUESTION IN TENNEs-
sEE-TBE FREEDMEN MUST WoRK WHEN
AND WHERE THEY CAN.-General Carlin,
Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau
lr Tennessee, has issued the following:
Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and Aban-
doned Lands, State of Tennessee, Assistant
commissioners Office, Nashville, Tenn,
august s, l867.-John Lawrence, Esq,
Special Agent, &c.-Sir: / am informed
That Notwithstanding the great demand
'oF labor-suiiicient to take all the hands
recently discharged-there are many CO.
iored men who refuse to take employment
beyond the city. know one planter, now
lere from Alabama, who wants fifty men.
lou will please notify the colored laborers
mat they will have to seek employment
ana take it where they can get it; and
mat under no circumstances will they re-
ceiVe assistance from this Bureau when
they are offered and refuse employment
elsewhere. Please circulate this informa-
ton promptly.
fear that they are Influenced by ire
sponsible and selfish men, who try to keep
'neln here till the next election merely to
get their votes. Very respectfully, your
ooeolent servant, W. P. CARLIN,
AaJor-GeDeral, Assistant Commissioner.