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Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14

"A Louisiana exchange sBys a prac- tical minded freedman. living near Fort pirapat. has constructed pig pen of t..e headbeards from a soldiers come; cry in the vicinity. M@
 The Macon (G eorgia) Messenger, of the 3d, says that Mir. Jacob c. Co., zatt conductor On the Southwestern road was killed, the day before, by 6 negro on the train, whom the unfortu- nate man was trying to arrest for hav- ing in possession stolen watch. The negro shot Mr. Cozatt ard escaped.
 It is rumored in high official cir .clcs that should vacancies occur, Fred Douglass will receive the nomination for the office of Commissioner of Freed men, while Coloucl Parker Gndiana,) or General Grant sStaf, will be placed st the head of the Indian Bureau.
 ------It ia proposed to reduce the whisky tax to fifty cents gallon, and tax each still according to it's capacity, discharge all inspectors and detectives, and appoint only a few gaugers and in spectors of stills. This will give us more revenue and curta.l frauds.
 -------A A Radical Convention ofnegroes and whites met on the Sd inst, at Viii ningtoh. Delaware, and resolved in favor of the enforcement of negro suf- frage by Congressional ensctnents. be- sides doing divers other things both foolish and fanatical. sanol
 ---The New York Times says Gen. Sickles' violation of the law was this {: He issued an order which was, in ef. feet, a stay law, and postponed the col. lection of debts by the action of the State Courts in this district for cer- tain time. This order was evaded very generally by the means of the transfer of these debts from citizens of North and South Carolina to the citizens Of other States, thus throwing their causes of action into the jurisdiction of the United States Courts. which were open. General Sickles' Order No 10 forbade the execution of judgments thus ob- tainod. 4... t..s.
 It is estimated, says the N. r. Gazette, that there were nearly ten thousand printers and other attaches of newspaper offices in the field on the I AL. =.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14

The Department of State at Washington has received full report of the proceedings of the recent none tary conference u Paris. which agreed ep5a the nse franc piece IS the unit \ reduction in tue weight of the Uai- ted States gold dollar of three and T hsll per cent. is requisite to secure uni- sog.nit! rith other natioas.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
NOTICE.
 Something Every Farmer = SHoULD HAVE

TT will add 100 per cent, to the value of | your farms. Fruit and oruam ental Trees, Shrubs, Roses, Greenhouse Plants. Sc, culti- vated and for sale at the Highland Home Nursery, St. Louis, Mo
 N. N. DAVIDSON. Proprietor, N. B. Nothing but first class Trees shipped.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14


 CfrCular.--The undersigned takes this as one of the. methods to inform his friends as will be seen from the ebove card, that he has formed . copartnerihip for the purpose of doing an exclusive commission business. In doing so he thanks his friends for all past favors, and asks for a continuance of the same by consignment of their cotton and other produce, from one dozen eggs up to one thou- sand bales of cotton. Our MT. Nevils has had long experience in the selling of cotton, Sc, and is considered one of the best cotton sales men in the city. pledge myself that all things that may be entrusted to us shall have my personal attention and shall be promptly and correctly attended to, and..strictly account cd for. As firm we owe nothing, and we have entered into an obligation not to endorse nor accept for any oue unless we have the cotton. &c, in hand, That being our policy, We Will in DO case have to sell one ruan's cot ton to pay another mans debt to keen from going to protest. Having been citizen of Arkansas for the last ten years, and having had large acquaintance in the Confederate army. fattsr myself that we shall receive a liberal share of patronage, and that shall yet be able make n living and with that I am determined 10 be satisfied.
 am. very respectfully, your obedicn, ser vaut. n IT pnp
 Sep 7ti, VII
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
DIssOLUTXON.

Tho partnership heretofore existing in the publication of the Augusta Sentinel, under the firm name ot Vaughan, Poe & Co.,. was on the 9th day of September dissolved. Poe S Mathews having sold out their entire interest in said paper to James s. Gray.
 E. H. POE.
 af A. c. MATHEWS.
 R. L. VAUGHAN.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
DU ElS

In this city on the ilth inst, FMIA KATE, eldest daughter of FANNIE E. and SAMu,I. x. JACKSON, aged two years and eight months.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice
To All Whom it May Concesn n

VlAosE Of out friends to wbom we have 1 extended sccommodatioas for tue past twelve months we hops. without further no tice, will let us have the money due. and we will then be ia condition to servo them again in tine to come. Respectfully,
 HAIEN & MCPHERSON. September I4th, lSGi
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
To Whom it May Concern.

V1HlS is to certify that L. L, CRoss is au- l. thorized agt. Co take orders for the High land Home Nursery, Si. Louis, Mo for plant ing in the Fan of 1867.
 N. \. DAVIDSON. Proprietor.
 per WM. Espy. Genl Agent. Des Are, July 18th, 1S57-,iul2I 1t
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
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 CANDIDATES.

rGs We are authorized 10 announce Capt. SAMUEL TAYLOR, of Dos Arc, as csndi. date for the Convention, sep7.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14

WILL give their undivided attention to Re- ceiving and Selling of Cotton and other Pro dnce consigned to them, and to the purchase of all orders for their customers. Cotton &o. sold strictly according to order and remit tances made accordingly.
 HAs All Cotton &c., consigned to us will be covered by Insurance unless otherwise in structed.
 pA- Liberal advances made upon all con signmcnts. -
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14

It is estimated, says the N. r. Gazette, that there were nearly ten thousand printers and other attaches of newspaper offices in the field on the side of the north during the war. The proportion on Inc rebel side was also very large. Does printers ink mako a man belligerent2 sa
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14
BROWNSVILLE MALE &. FEMALE X c AID l. M N

YTyHE Board of Trustees of the FRO" NS-
 VILE MALE AND FEMALE ACADb- MY, are happy to announce that they nave completed arrangements for the rermahehs continuance of the School, under the present efficient corps of Teachers.
 The government will be mild, but firm, confcrming as nearly as possible, to that oi q well regulated family.
 The Fall term will commence Monday. september l6th, 1867, and continue twenty weeks.
Des Arc weekly citizen., 1867-09-14

TERMS. Primary Department - ofthograPhy' Reading and Writing, Si2 2V Intermediate Depsrtment-Hrammar, eeosr.phy. Etc, Si6 50 ma,;cs snd tbe Ianegacps, saO 00 Incidental Expenses, Sl 9V-tor Fail term only.
 Bills payable onc-half in advance, the bal ance at close of the Term
 JoHN WRIGHT, President. -, Secretary. Angus, iG, lS6I ,-2nI
Evening star., 1867-05-20
DIED..

BISHOP. Departed this life on Sunday, May I9
at II a. M. ELIZA EUGENIA. the beloved wife of
Leroy G. Bishop: in the 25d year of her age. = Re
quescat III pace ---
The friends of the family are invited to attend
the funeral, from her late residence No. JO2 18th
street, near Pennsylvania avenue, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, at p. m 1t
TERRELL. On 18th inst. after long illness OF
tGnI months, which he bore with much patience.
EDMUND TERRELL, 10 years of age. He was
born IN Aibemarle county, Virginia. and for the
. last twenty nVe years resident of this city For
many year: he was engineer in the Gas ight Com
pany Of this city. He was beloved 10y all who knew
him. ....
The friends Of the family are invited to attend his
funeral. which Will take place from his late resi-
dence on Percy street. hetweenth First and North
capitol street. and thence St. Alloy sius church
on Tuesday, at = clock p. m
AIKEN. ON the morning of the 10th inst. Mis- :
PRUDENCE AIKEN, after an illness of sever al
months, aged II years
Her friends are invited TO attend her funeral to-
morrow (Tuesday) afternoon. at o clock. from the
residence of W. \ Rowe, 354 street. between 4}a
and 9TH streets.
nUNALL. In this city, on the morning Of the
10th inst. at Oclock. after a short and painful
illness, MATTHEW +. DINALL. of Prince
George county. Mary land, in the 18th year of his
age.
His remains will he taken to Pages Chapel on
"Wednesday. the 22d inst. for uterment.
Marlboro Gazette please copy.
Evening star., 1867-05-20
pBePoeALs FOB OATTLI FoR IHpIAn
L SERVICE, II \ tlsT sSao OF fR0PosAIs
DEPARTMENT OF THE IyrxIIo

s OEPARTNKN1 OF THE INrxNoR,(
Sealed Proposals will be reosived anil n clock
m. Or the hrst day OF JUNE, 1867 at the Once Of
a. =. Dsnmsn, Superintendent Of Indian AfIairs
& Sn:ss s
folloyta stosl Cattle. 70 Wit -
SOC head Of Milk Cows Dr the wilnSbsgo In.
SEQ 5os iss s.nss n
diam, occnpyiss q rsservatton ct the mouth
500 S nsss as y s az: os Ss Sion.
100 hssa q Sih 8sHs for the % emaRs 4saisns
so SSc SSSc5PyipE q r .sssryRsti,S,n Rn,,n in asorask
The Cows mnst BE- OF aeod quality American
breed, not less than three nor more than seven
sSTSnnsB Bs must s. sss i::.
s.s Ss. ssss
sus.rinssnd:pt Is.nsn Y vii, have tie r.sh. %
thst re cattle delivered are not of tas fsaiirsd
Sl1srintsndent psnnap Vim bs suthOriusd -
sMes q tis yssnissIossr' 's Il fndisns xs.ir: IA
The 0ousto Sc aslissssd on or before the nrss
sapsT.sfssa.ss l ss penn.na Win h,vs q. power 70
Sshsnss tns Rlsee Of delivery yttA The consent q
!. TSs cesssseser WIN. = s.suissA e :xsss:: :
seS t:Jsat hond y 7, . sss ssn e for
sE:sss sessssf : &c q q sssss Is:
s9efsscs sca Ss ne e essn ss@ th,.
~ ssSsss ssssii sass iss .Es!s szss q fs ssa
PeSre.s.: s.is': nu.s o. Ss Prs,os.s sor
e:ssis - tor Iad''eo T. SsowH1sa, Secretary.
Evening star., 1867-05-20
DRoPOsALS FOB CATTLE FOB THE WIN.
NEBAG0 INDIANS.

Sealed Proposals Will be received until IL o'clock
on the 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1867, at the
ONCE OF the Superintendent of indian A fairs for
the Northern Superfntendency, Omaha City, Ne
braska, Tor furnishing subsistence to the Whine.
baCo Indians at their reservation IN Nebraska.
eighty miles north of Omaha Oity, as follows:
llo9 pounds Ct Beef per day, net weight.
! G00 pounds OF Flour per day, and
l'eo pounds OF Salt per month mp to the lst day Of
Also, from and after the lst day Of Aususs, 1867,
70 the LIST day Of june 1883, the following supplies
$50 pounds of Beef per day, net weight, and
500 pounds Of Salt per month.
All articles 81 subs1stence furnished must be OF
good quality and subject to inspection and rejee-
ton sy the agent OF the Winnebagoes.
The right 10 reserved TO increase or dimnis Oh tn
amount OF supplies at the discretion Of the Super
intendent OF Indian Affairs for the Northern
Also. to terminate the contract that may bs en-
tered INTO on giving the contractor or contrsctors
The contractor Will be required to sxsouts o
good and sufficient bond in the sum Of go, ,O00 for
the faithful fulflment OF the contract.
The party or parties to whom the award 10 made
must be prepared at once to execute the contract
and give the required bond
Separate pFoDosals viii be received fer Zach
article Of sIbsstence called for in this advertise
ne right !. reserved to reject any or all bids
Bidders must give their names in full - well -
their places Of residence. |1al'FF
.Pro1osals must BE- endorsed Proposals for Get.
tie for the Winnebago indians: !" .-
myesls suIerintes dent ei Indian AfSsdrs.
Evening star., 1867-05-20
PROPOSALS..
nEPABrMEsT OF AosioULrURE,


PROPOSAL, YIN be received at this Department.
materials and performisg the work rsouired Ia
the construction of . Brick Building for the "a ss
Of the Department Of Agriculture, to be erected
on kessT vatien No 3, in this city, aucordias TO
plans and specifications that can be ssen at the
offes Of the Uonmissioner Of Agriculture, whore
tull Information With regard 30 the proposed
building can be obtained. said proposals. 10 be
either for the whole bufding or separately for the
No Proposal viii be entertained from any per
son Who IL not known to be . practical builder.
Btdde ders are requested TO state the hortest time
possible In which the building Is 20 be comp eted
the work 70 be commenced In thres days after the
signing Of the contract.
The Department. reserves the right TO reject any
or ell bids IL 1t be deemed for the ints rest Of the
government TO do 90. and no bid will be recet we'd
plans and speclhcations sad OF this advertise
Ninety Per cent Of the amount Of work done and
materials furnished accord ipG to oontr act price,
tsad amount to be ascertaiaed By tho estimste OF
the Superintendent will be paid from time 10
time as the work proceeds. and ten Per cent.
retained until the com pletlon Of the contract and
Every proposal nuat be accompanied by the
bond Of two respensible persons, in the sum of
twenty thousand collars. that the bidder will
sccept and perform the cohtrsot IL awarded to
him, the Efficiency of the security 20 be Ger led
BY the United StAtee District Judge United States
District Attorney, or Clerk Of the United States
Proposals shouls be ipcIoseA In q asesled euye-
lope, IL dersed i" Proposals. fer Building for the
Department. OF AHri gulture,n aud addressed TO
the Commissioner of Agriculture.
my s0t ISAAC NEWTON, OoBmissionsr
Evening star., 1867-05-20
FOR SALE, AND RENT.
THE OREAPEsr LIST or PRVPERTY IL
THE MAREET -

q Brick Houses, rooms, lHh st., tst. D and y,
= Rsiek Houses. rooms, l4th St, bet. B and o.
Brick House. 10 roens, 18th st., bet. and p,
hpe business location store. and water. So 500
s. so ss'm' House. 10 r'0m'' i'& ST. bet o and D.
\ Frame House. 7 rooms, 18th st., bet O and D,
$l,700. .-..-. = :
iFrams House. 8 rosns. Dst.. bet. 18th and
i Brick House, rooms. 9th st.. bet 1 at. and n
Y. .evenue. S6,0e0 80 =. =
Brick house, sreoms, 18th ST., bet. and 1.
S4IW. -
Frame Houses, I rooms Md ave-, (Islaps, ;,
bet Az and Sd sts.. 81 200 e ach.
Nun srous others, varfously located.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

In THE EXPORT Of the Seventh Ward Repub.
lican meeting of Wednesday night, Mr. Ridge.
way was reported as saying that the kne "
shat most of the employees Of the post Office
were Union men," 1t should have read, "he
knew n ost OF the employees OF the post Office,
and all of them were Union men"
Evening star., 1867-05-20

Fu0ILIeTIo MArTHRs,-H Horatio, aiias
Rasche Bol ster, Abe we'll! fnoWn urizs arh ter,
arrived here last week, and on Saturday eve
ming Al exhibition OF q sfriendly set TO" be-
tween him and q novice Of the manly art, " u
given M q well-known sporting honse IN the
vicinity Of 18th and O streets, in which
"Rasche" received black eye at the HANDS of
the novice. 90 80 F..
The great "mill" between Barney Aarens
an Sam ColIyer has been definitely fixed to
come offin Virginia. but the time 1lrst named
has been changed to q week or so later, SO as
to not interfere with some races previously
arranged TO rake place at the North, and thsre
sporting fraternity from every section Of the
country present Aarons and Ooilyer W ent
into training about two weeks since, the
former at Weehawken. nsar New York, and
the latter near Fortress Monroe.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

For GENTS Furnishing Goods ana Shirts
made to order go to Francs. 494 7th street,
between ID and Z streets, three doors abo We
Odd Fellows Hall. .s- -l'-s- 'i 10-1 I
Evening star., 1867-05-20

= GEN. BAKER's BooK-By advertisement
elsewhere IT will be seen that Gen. L. @.
Bakers book is out at length ana can be pur-
chased Of the agent at 2e5 street. office OF the
Popular Life Insurance Company. -
Evening star., 1867-05-20

ECONOMY is the highway TO wealth-there
fore economise and buy your Gents Furnish
ing goods st Francs; Good Cotton Half Hose,
12xc; Gauze Unaershirts from SO cents to
So so; good White Shirts, $1.75, g. SO SO. 49i
9TH street, between ID and f, near Odd Fell
lows Hall. '.. 10.1:
Evening star., 1867-05-20

STEINwAY PIAN0s.-The Pianofortes OF
Steinway & Sons ha We again received the first
premium, Gold Medal, over all makes of the
world at, the exposition in Paris. The new
was received by cable on Saturday last.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

JEwRLRY.-Bog Wood Sets, Jet Sets. 300
now styles Sleeve Buttons Silver.Piated
Spoons, Forks, received at Prigg's One Dol
near 4k street - I, = : - = =
Evening star., 1867-05-20

7h. .IMPRovRMENT or AoOOTINK OREHK.-The
Alexandria Journal says an effort will soon be
Of the proposed improvement to Accptink
Greek, 80 as to make 1t navigabie for boats of
large draft, to much greater distance than 1t
is now open. For this purpose the General
Assembly, at its last session authorized the
establishment of the "Accotink Navigation
Company" The act for this purpose, au.
thorizes Jacob Troth, Samuel Mason and p.
Hillman Troth, to raise SIS 900 in shares OF S25
each, and declares the company incorporated
whenever forty OF such shares shall have
been subscribed. ..-..
Evening star., 1867-05-20

No TROUBLE TO show the latest styles of
Gents Ready-mad Clothing and Furnishing
Goods. at liable &c Co.'s, No. 465 PennsyIva-
mia aven ne, under u. S. Hotel. go
Evening star., 1867-05-20

WHITE SHIRTS, S1.75, Sc, 50. 50; good Cotton
Half Hose; pair Tor IS cents; gauze URder-
shirts, so cents to $3.50; Gray's Imitation
Linen. and Byron Collars, 25 cents per box, at
Francs, 4Si 9TH street; between ID aud I,
streets, three doors above Odd Fellows
Hail. - . II g.. ~" ~ l0.l:
Evening star., 1867-05-20

% AFPnoyisroM has been made for ali the boys
and youths, at Henning's Clothing Store, on
thecorDer Of 9Th street and Maryland avenue,
at One Price Only F--7 80
Evening star., 1867-05-20

NAL Az PIRDs.-Pour cors. ognons, inverse
ongles, etc, coIseil Dr. White, Pennsylvania
avenue, No. 42i pres rue AZ. Etabli 1851.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

LUFoH! LUNCH Free lunch every day at
Hotel Lutz, corner Of 10th and @ streets, be.
tween the hours OF 10 and IL O'Clock q. nn al
so the best lager beer In town can be found
thera "A a 4. .s q
Evening star., 1867-05-20

SUNDAY GAMBLIN6.-Yesterday. ofncer
Morgan arrested Parick Cornwefl, Timothy
SaIliyan, and James Mccarthy. In the "a pre-
cinct, for gambling on Sunday. They were
fiped 81 each by Justice Walter.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

No BETTER INVESTMENT can be made than
IN Clothing at the present reduced prices at
the Great'Central Clothing House, 400 Seventh
street, opposite the Post Office.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

Do you WANT to make good investment!
Go then and buy your Clothing at liable Il
Co.'S No. 46s Pennsylvania avenue. go
Evening star., 1867-05-20

Go AND SEE those fifteen dollar suits, re-
ceived this morning, at the Great Central
Clothing House, AGO 7th street, opposite the
Post Office. "a
Evening star., 1867-05-20

DELIVERED TO THE OWNER Yesterday,
Gen. Foster, whose diamonds had been re.
covered through the energetic CO operation of
Detectives Clarvos and McDevitt, and tho
Baltimore firm Of Smith, Person & West as
at the police headquarters and identified and
received his Jewels, and with much satisfac-
tion drew check for very liberal amou Mt
to remuperate the officers for their trouble and
expense since the 4th Of last March!
Evening star., 1867-05-20

-rarset A ssociation have o grand PIC -nic, with
prize shooting and other festivities, at Wash.
ington Park. (head OF 7th street,) continuing.
the crack 10Th Us Infantry Band. The
members assembled a. the Prescott Honse this
plornine, and headed by the above band
marched in procession TO the Park EFss 7
Evening star., 1867-05-20

ONE HUNDRED Suits at twenty dollars just
received. CaA and look at them at the Great
Central Clothing House, 400 7th street, oppo-
size the Post Office =
Evening star., 1867-05-20

GHsrnsxsn attendiaxs dAs, opera requ
white Vest, White Hid Qioses.o and W hite
Iia Sacks %. 5t7 7th street, have all the
requisites. 2 frI 81 Ah93 6iIa - az
Evening star., 1867-05-20

DIED IN STABLE.-Y es terday morning Of
flcer Brelsford, OF the Seventh Ward, reported
the death OF eolored man, named Thomas J
Thompson, in a stable, between q and ID and
18th and 18th streets. 1t was asce rtaned that
the man died from natural causes, having
been sick several days. and no inquest being
required. Sanitary officer Whitemore took
charge of the corpse and had it buried by the
Government authorities. ...a-e -.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

By A MISTAKE in making up the paper on
Saturday a "City Item'' advertisement, en-
dorsing an ''1ns dependent ticket in one Of the
wards, was transferred 10 the local column
making it appear as an editorial opinion. We
make the correction because it is not the prac.
tice Of the Star to take part in ward nomi-
nations. ~ -....
Evening star., 1867-05-20

FIVE HUNDRED Linen Suits comprising all
sizes grades and colors, price from five to
twenty dollars per suit at Saks & Co., 517 Sew
enth street. sW&s
Evening star., 1867-05-20
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL,

W WAsHINGT TON, d. C, May 2, 1867.
notified and reaSired. a. ssnisrs MEASURE e9s es
place their Goal Ashes in front of their respective
residences, nve feet beyond the gu tier lne until
the goth instant. when they will be removed by
tho Ward Commissiopers ~
The sanitary officers of the respective wards
will be required to enforce the law against all
who fail to do SO. RICHARD WALLACE,
ny4iaw u6th Mayor.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

SECOND WARD REPuBLICANs.-Attent ton is
invited TO TIE notice in another column of the
grand ratification meeting to be held by the
Republicans Of the I'd ward this evening.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

MAY BALL.-Prof. Marini's May Ball, on the
9Th. was one of the largest and most fash iona.
bly, attended ever held in this city. The fancy
dances were superb, and exceeded anything
OF the kind ever brought out here. We learn
that the great success OF this brilliant May
festival has caused general desire for it's rePe-
tit,on, and 1T will be repeated on Friday eve.
ming, May a. at Prof. Marini's Academy, Z
street, between 9th and 10th.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

= DIR. WHITE. Chiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania
avenue, between N and 9th streets, contiH-
ues the successful treatment OF Corns, Bunions,
Bad Nails, Enlarged JOINTS, Warts, Moles,
Vascular Excrescenees, &c. Office hours from
8 q m. to p. m, and TO p. m. No charge
for consultation. Established 1861.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

CONTRACTS AwARDED.-R. T. Heiston i
Co., of Georgetown, have been awarded the
contracts for furnishing coal to the Treasury
Department, and to the Government Printins
Office.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

DIVISION OF THE WARps.-Mayor Wa1lach
having enclosed TO the Judges OF Elections a
copy Ct the act OF the councils ITO divide the
seyerai wards OF this city into election pre-
Gin cts" they decline for reasons which they
state 10 comply with "rhe law OF the conn eils''
or to furnish q list Of voters at this time; but
express willingness to cooperate with t he
luty. anth critics as tar as possible under the
ssexpressed will OF Con gress." ~
Evening star., 1867-05-20

DBCLINBs.-Mr. J. d. Defrees, who was
nominated a candidate TOR the Board of Com.
mon Council by the Republicans Of the Fourth
Ward declines the nomination.
Evening star., 1867-05-20

THE SPECIAL RELIEF CoMMIssIoF.-Sur-
geon Robert Rey burn, Of the Freedmen's Bu-
Teau, in charge Of the special relief commits
sion organized April 26. 1866, to distribute the
appropriation Of S25 600 made by Congress,
has made his report to Gen. Howard. showing
the disbursements made by the commis5io up
TO April IL, 1867, when the appropriation was
all distributed The total number Of destitute
persons aided and relieved was 8, 23l: Of whom
3, I24 were white, and S,167 colorea. The value
of supplies distributed was 81; salaries
10 CLERKS and agents, S1,177.0I; leaving bal
ance on hand of s3s5.6s. In many cases the
visiting agents received no compensation for
their services, and in others sumcient sum
Evening star., 1867-05-20

a PLEASANT AFFAiR.-The third annual
picnic OF that meritorious organization, the
passenger Railroad Relief Association" will
take place at the Seventh street Park, on Wed.
nesday. June 5th. 1t will be very pleasant
affair, most certainly. .--