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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
A Heavy Claim Against ThurlOw Weed
THE NEW RECONSTRUCTION BILL
HEALTH tF The HON. TRkDDEUs STEVENS

WASHINGTON, July ,, 1864.
Vhe Republican members of the senate
held caucus to-day, lasting two hours. It
was agreed that no business should be
transacted at this session, except such as
was necessary to remove obstructions to
the faithful execution of reconstruction
laws as they were intended when passed.
1t has transpired authoritatively that the
object of the japanese commissioners in
coming to this country was to collect 500.
900, out of which their government had
been swindled by Thurlow Weed and others
They got S50l 900 out of Weed and Robert
II. Pruyn, out Of which sum they paid ou,
government S4OO, 600 for the rebel irou.clai
Stonewall
1.-THE claim Of the japanese government
against Mr.. Weed originated in a contract
with the latter to furnish the japanese navy
with war steamer. II transpirei at th'
time that the vessel did not give -atisfac
ton. This report was afterward contra
dicted, but it seems now that there wa
some ground for it.-ED. REPuBLIcAS.}
1t is generally expected that this will be
short session. Those in favor of Johnson
| impeachment, however, have hopes OF sue
cess unless Ashley or somebody else blum
ders.
The new reconstruction bill is eXpecte,
in the house on Saturday; also the bill IT
pea2ing the tariff on wool.
The senate Judiciary committee will r.
port the reconstruction bill on Friday.
Hon. Thaddeus Stevens is still ILL., but wa
in his seat a short time today.
The senate, as usual, is more conseryaliy,
that the house. PAYSON.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
rrgs OF THE REGISTRARS.
kInfNT TO Be RENDERED HARMLESS.
1gED MEASURES TO BE TAKEN

4 WASHINGTON, July 3, 1867.
sum of both houses of congress was
hong before the regular hour for
The members spent about an
lore the houses we're called to order
Ily talk and congratulations.
vill be three different reports from
,sary committee OF the subject Cd
msnt.
b,ity of the communicative mem
h be against impeachment.
|se. However, three members will
Iyere eensure and condemnation o.
dent The two Democrats on the
Ne are opposed to censuring the
,epublicaa members of the COM
hinder the Lead of Governor Bout,
Massachusetts,, will report In favor
Mediate impeachment.
senate, Mr.. Wilson, Of Masssehu-
irman of the committee on militia
has offered a bill vacating all the
es in the rebel states thirty days
5sssage, but gives the military com
bower to retain SUCH of the present
nts as they may deem proper, ap-
n officers. and order elections to fill
also. authorizes boards of reg
j to reject persons whom they be-
0ty of trying to ev..de the require
HE law and procure false or illegal
fbn as voters. and to strike from the
IN twenty days all persons found
led after registration.
) spoke against the adjournment
y as being unconstitutional, but
lent was not necessary as a quor-
resent.
nbers of both houses express their
a,ion to frame such laws as will
beyond all doubt, Mr. johnson
lug over the governments of the
states to the enemies Of the coun.
he is much excitement, and a large
spectators in each house.
PAYSON.
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NUMBER

decided that the proceedings could not be
interrupted, and hoped that the same ruling
would pre-, all now
The speaker said the gentleman must
nave mlsunders 'ood the clerk and proceeded
70 read the protest and atfldayits.
lowing:
- mnereas' i there is good r, 'ason to believe
tuat IN me election recently held in tho
STATE OF Kentucky for representa-. ives to the
oftr,h sorara congress- co gre lega and loyal Toters IN
,,.orn Ia, VI the districts of the said stste
We're overaWed and prevented from a rue
expression OF their will and choice at th 9
polls oy those who have svmpathlzed with
or actlyeiy participated in the late rebellion
ana tAat such elections were carried by tn
woes OF such dlsloyaI and returned rebels,
.a a.u xo, mnereas, II Is alleged that several of
tne representatives elect from that state arc
disloyal; therefore
Resolved, That the credentials of all the
members elect from the state of Kentucky
snalI sialI pc referred to the committee on cleo.
Nh 2ns, 70 report at as early day as practica-
nle; and that, pending the report of SAID
committee, none of said members shall be
allowed to take the oath of office or he al
mitted to seats as,such.
Atter long debate, and excepting Adaus
o. oi tne seventh district from the action OF
the resolution, it was passed. thus kiIlipt-t
eight Democratic votes
a conInllttce OF nine was appointed to con-
siuer what further legislation was neces sary
on reconstruction, whcn the heuse adjourn
ed until Friday.
=, WaasHIEGToN, July 3.--Lightning struck
the Orange county courthouse, iestroyina. It
and i've other buildings
--latest News from Mexico
lERA CRuz June 2l.-The city is about
ready to capItGlate
santa Anna is a prisoner at Campeacbv.
person.
1t is reported that seriors disturban-as
occurred at Porto Rico. A number OF ~3.
| ers were shot.
| Late Advices from Hayti.
HAVANA, June 29--J. NJ, Morales, latc
eenlor berof the house of j. NJ. Mora'es
y 60. Is the new director of the Spanish
! pank. 1t IS reported that several more
| heavy houses are going into liduidatidu
soon Adyiccs from Hayt are very unsasis,
| factory. Several border towns pronounced
| u iavo- OF annexation to St. Domingo 4
| blu was passed torbidding the return Of
those VINO left during the Spanish evacsu.
| tlon unless pardoned. General Rodrigue2
| was executed on the lGth.
From Southwest Pass.
SOUTHWEST PASS. July 3, 6 p. M.-Wind
south southwest. Fine weather. Barometer
| JH;i5. The schooner Sea Witch, twenty-0le
Iays from Corpus Christi, eight days from
Galveston, with horses. bound for Mobile
| anchored inside, short Of fodder, Went H.
sea, l. G. Harris and schooner Sea Witch.
Inc vessels that went to sea this morning
| are still in sight
| River Intelligence.
FIcKsBrRG, July 3.-Passed up, Henry
| Ames al p. NJ; passed down Ezra Porter
| ~ =. II. River falling.
LOUISVILLE, July River falling with
four feet nine inches in the canal by the
| mark
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

The NORTH GERMAN CoSFEpERArIos.--The
constitution of the north German confed-
Grafton has been signed by the king of
Prussia, and will go into effect on the first
of July, 1867. As the minor states are more
vassals than allies of Prussia, northern
Germany is a new state rather than con-
Germany is the fifth state of Europe, being
inferior to Russia, France, Great Britain,
and Austria; but as soon as the union Of
the south German states with the confed
GRAFTON shall have been consummated, Ger
| uienY will be the second state Of Europe,
, r,nsing next ~ hesssE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
f IL O NJ IT T. X -AL -
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
ENCOURAGEMENT TO IMMIGRATION.
Late Rebels Invited to Join the Re-
publican Party.
HoUsToN, Texas, July 3, lsG7.

HOUSTON, Texas, July ., l'G7.
The Republican state convention VIII
assemble here tomorrow. Delegatcs are
arriving from all parts of the state.
There is every prospect Of harmonious pro
ceedings.
Resolutions will be introduced, and no
doubt adopted, encouraging immigration 10
the state from all sections.
Also to extend cordial welcome to al the
late enemies of the country who may here
after embrace Republican principles and
affiliate with the Republican party of tho
Union. YOUNG.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

Ruin CONCERT HALL.-This popular place
is still odorons of good lager and song.
Becker exults in heavy pockets and sound
constitution. All hail to him when tits his
beer. Go aud try the latter.
OLYMPIC Music HALL.-Last night this
cool and favorite place OF amusement held
large and appreciative audience. Can
more be said in these hot summer days
The Bull in tight place. made Us require
the Gorilla was not unappreciated. The
Olympic is going ahead.
THE CASTERBURY HALL.-0'Reardon, the
Dixon, and Cherrie still sway their admirers
BY their artistic efforts. The other perform
ers are good and according to tastes better.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

TIE ARMY WoRM.-In Niagara county,
western New York, the army worm is com
mittinE dreadful ravages among the or
chards. In places, the whole population
turns out to do battle to save their fruit and
gardens. They attack tree in such num-
bers as to cover the leaves and fruit, which
they utterly destroy. If the trunk of tree
is covered with tarred paper they cannot as
cend it, and they start for another orchard.
1t is doubtful whether this is the real army
worm of the south, but it is probably the
caterpillar of New England. If it is the
army worm its progress can be stopped by
eight inches deep with straight sides, Into
this they will crawl, and only with great
difficulty can they get out. Then strew
straw over them, set it on fire, and their day
is done.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
IEited States Circuit Court-Hou H. II
DureIl. AssOcIafe IuKtIre

trited Stateh CircuiG Court-EEoM. H., II
burell. Associate Justice.
The grand Jury was discharged until
Tuesday next at eleven o'clock.
james FOulhouze VS.. Louisa A. Wheeler.
Defendant ordered to show cause on the
Sth inst.
James f. Butte vs. John Clark. Decided
for piaintitf-defendant ordered 10 pay
costs.
Place & Seaman VS.. Malarcher L Co.
Cause submitted.
;. Levi & Bros. VS. Ludwig Stern, alias J..
Il. Stern. Taken under advisement.
F. NJ. Firth vs.. Edward Wright, George
Merz and H. IL. Sheppard. Continued in
definitely.
Turner, Hughes u Valetto VS.. Holdave ~
Co. ct al Continued till Friday, July 5.
G. D. Griffin ct al. vs.. Mr.. Hoyt 1t al. .
Taken under a3visement.
United States District Court-Hon. =. III.
Duren. Judge
+. A. Monroe and Henry Renshaw esos.,
appeared, took the oath of office, and were
admitted TO practice in United States courts.
Luke Norwood ct a., freedmen, VS.. V. j.
Bird ct al. Claim Of attorneys allowed.
Z. Harris et al. ". steamboat John ].
Whipple, Rulc discharged with costs.
United States VS., steamboat George. Fixed
for July G.
Go to the first ward Radical Republican
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BiNGs OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL,

fday night We sent a special re-
prepare a statement of the pro.
Of the common council. That
dlgnifed body demeaned them
very boisterous manner and
ke up in great confusion. As our
ldnot turn up for a long time we
feel anxious for his fate. Last
Feyer, he came into the Office
ymuch fatigued, threw the fol-
En on the table, and Immediately
rlthout word of explanation:
Terrible Horrible Story.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

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picnic at Delachaise ground to-day.
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brespondence of the Republican
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
THE KING-TURNER MILL.

THE KING-TURNER MILL.
THE EXCURSION TO PLAqIEMINE.
PRIZE FIGHT FOR $1,000 Il SIDE.
Fought in &c ROHads and 81 *iinutes.
King Victorious and Turner Left
Painting Oh the Field.
$4,000 Changed ,IIzm Dis.
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AMUsENENTS. a

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picnic at Delachaise ground to-day.
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NJ MIS- SIS SIP II 4.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS

RECONSTRUCTION MATTERS ONLY TO
BE CONSIDERED.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

OBJECT OF THE JAPANESE COMMISSION
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04

Fought in &c ROHads and 81 *iinutes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
THE EXCURSION TO PLAqIEMINE.

PRIZE FIGHT FOR $1,000 Il SIDE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-07-04
BY TELEGRAPH.

BY TELEGRAPH.
Especial Dispatches to the Republican,
FROM WASHINGTON
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAUCUS
RECONSTRUCTION MATTERS ONLY TO
BE CONSIDERED.
OBJECT OF THE JAPANESE COMMISSION.
A Heavy Claim against TlurIOw Weed.
I1ait Il Million Ref'un q G a.
THE NEW RECONSTRUCTION BILL.
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CoERT KEPOETs.

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picnic at Del1cEaise ground to-day.
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hicHMoNp July }.-The first lot Of new
wheat was sold TO-DAY
Two hundred and sixty coiored majority
registered il the lower ward TO-DAY. The
mayor issues proclamation tomorrow re-
commencing "a general observation of the
fourth ot July as the best evidence Rich
mond can give TO the whole couutry Of
the loyalty of its citizens.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-23
pRY GOODS.

Colored Alpacas. all the new shades 5o g. and z5o
Melhnges IN every mixture, 81, g. aud rs cents
Poplin Alpacas, for gored dresses 75c to SiTO
SILK and Wool P0plius, for spring wear SIO
Check Mohairs, black and white, 81 10 40 GEMS
Blue, Green, Brown, and Lilac, and White Checks
Plaid Toll de Venice extra fine and yy,oe a. oents
Calicoes finest selection in the city, i2lS cents up
GinghAms 25 cents; double-told best imported, Ssc
BLACK GOODS.
Black Gros Grains. TafIetas, Drap de France. etc.
Elegant me Black Silks at the new prices
50 cent Black AlpRcas, extra good for the price,
0b cent Black Demi MohRirs, still another lot Of
these.
AZ 20 and 81 cent single width Mousseliues
Black Tamise, Canton ClOtn, POplin Alpacas. etc
Black Englsha +renadine, good color, for s5 cents
Back Tamartnes, French Grenadines, etc,
Black and White Prints, Delaines, Checks, etc,
SHAwLS.
Spring Shawls the most complete line ever offered
Printed Paisley, Black Centres, with rich Borders
Black Thibet Long and Square Shawls.
MANTILLAS.
Rich SILK Mantles, for best custom.
1atfeta and eros Grain Mantles
Spring Cloth Sacqnes and Circles, the most stylish
garments we've ever had.
ClOaks and Nantes made to order fl stuth4n
Magnificent assortment Clouking Cloths
American French, English, and German Fabrics
Royal Stock Cloths, for ladies' and gents wear.
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d SCOTT, JR., AUCTIONEER, No. 1920
ID. CHESNUT Street.

AUCTION SALES OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURR
b. SCOTT, Jr, will give his personal attention
to sales OF household furniture, at the residences
of parties removing or breaking up housekeeping on
the 10 ost favorable terms.
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AUCTION SALES

PHILIP FoRp. Aucuoneer
M @ J. E l. l. N D & G OF,
AUCTioNEEfis No. as MARX ET' ST' street
SALE OF 1900 CASES BOOTS. SHOES, BRoaANs,
ETC. ETC
On Thursday morning
eaaogae ior SssS $50 meH boys sen aSa
youths Boots, Shoes. Brogans, Balmorals. etc.
Also, general assortment OF women's, misses and
chlurehs wear l4WN
TOHN b. MYERS q CO., AUCTIONEERS
y Nos 2s2 and 2s4 MARKET street.
LARGE SALE OF BRITISH. FRENCH GERMAN,
AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, -.,-
dry goods by catalogue on four months credit, and
''' ~ On Thursday Morning.
AS 20 ds At 70 and ap IN 0 Rses
worsteds, linens, silks and cottons, to which we
Peedy ana goods arranged tor
hbitOn early on the morning OF sale. G4l9ht
LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF cARPETINes,
MATTINGS, ETC
April &C. at II o'clock, will be sold by catalogue,
four months credit 960ut 2So pieces rich upser,
rag carpetngs etc; 6Taoipg choice assortment Of
morning OF sale. l42O5t
LARGE PEREMPToRY SALE OF FRENCH AND
OTHER EUROPEAN DRY GOODS, ETC
Aprl 20 at 10 oclocS Will be sold by catalogue, on
four months credit about zoo lots of French, India,
sortment oi.ancy and staple articles in silks worsteds,
wuOllenB, linens, and COttOnS.
N. B.-Goods arranged for examination and cata-
logues ready early on morning Of sale. IA 85t
M THOMAS & SONS, NOS. l39 AND I4l
INI. S. FOURTH Street.
SALE OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, TIA.
LIAM, AND SPANISH BOOKS.
., Including many scarce ana Si curious works. also
Mr. Edward l., mley, to be sold
On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons,
April %, %, and 25
Commencing each day at o'clock. L4223
Sale School House Lane
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE PIANO
FORTE, HANDSOME BRUSSELS CARPETS,
On Wednesday,
oath inst at IL clock, noon at the residence of the
late Dr. Uhler School House lane fourth house above
the railroad station, by catalogue, the superior furn
ture, piano forte, etc, [422N
Sale Nos. l2O and I41 s. Fourth street.
SUPERIOR FURNITURE, FRENCH. PLATE MIR
RORS, PIANO-FORTES, BRUSSELS CARPETS
On Thursday Morning Next.
AT O'CLOCK, at the auction store. extern
siVe assortment OF excellent secondhand furniture
elegant pianofortes, fine mirrors carpets etc. 4223J
Sale at No. s2o,N Fourth street.
| SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ELE-
CANT PLANO FORTES HANDSOME BRUS-
SELS AND OTHER CARPETS ETC
On Friday Morning,
26th Instant at 10 O'clock at No 320 N Fourth street.
by catalogue the entire superior paror diningroom,
and chamber furniture. 4224t
Sale at the Quincy Bowling Saloon, No. 81 Chestnut
| street.
| SIX BOWLING ALLEYS, TENPINS, BALLS, BAR
| AND FIXTURES, ETC.
| On Friday Afternoon,
| 26th inst at o'clock. I4224t
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T NJ. GUMMEY & SONS, AUCTIONEERs
81 No. sos WALNUT Street.

Hold Regular safes VI -
THE PHILADELPHIA EXCHANGE
Handbills of each property issued separately,
1000 catalogues published and circulated containing
full descriptions of property to be sold as also pa r
al list ofpropery contained In our Real Estate Regis
ter, and offered at private sale
Sales advertised daily in all the daily newspapers'
Ledger, North American, German Free Press, In
quirer, Evening Bulletin, German Democrat, Age,
'EVenIng telegraph" Press. and Legal ntellgencer,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-04
FoR SAIL.
TOWN LOTS ar AUCTION


ON THE SECOND DAY OF OCTOBER
" next following lots Of land in the city Of Knoxville
Win be offered for sale at public oEteFy;
By SsEED, KISa s. Co.'s MAI
Lots Nos Is, 81 3d. a. 81 e. 90 as SIS, 81 49, 23 TT.
l39 Ill los, les, 75e, 1855 l50 14o iss, IJ, ILL., l02 l @
3e2, all lying north Of the Railroad dspots.
Lot Nos 1876 200 2lS 13 wing OF the dep0s
Lots Nos 20 252 24s 5o and go, lying soush Of the Rail-
road and in East Knoxville.
LOTS ON GAY STREET,
Nos. /, 7, 10, 1s, p, q and 2s4
LOTS ON STATE STREET,
Nos. :, s, IA, 20, 81, 80, A, 50, 81 and CO.
LOTS or WATER STREET,
Nos. SO. %, As, 81, g and 81.
Purchasers Of Corner Lots win have the privilege buying
the next adjoining let at private sale reduction Of Is per
from the price paid square oes for corner loI
The titles are in regular chain and ndsputable.
TERMS Ali sums Of 81, zoo and under cash.
SIX moaths, with interest.
All $780, onethird cash. 9ne-thrd six MONTHS
and ons-third - months with interest.
The deeds for property credit TO be duly executed and
placed in escrow be delivered payment Of the last in
samert and In default 81 the payment Of nsalment,
the property to be resOd for cash Of the first pur
chaser
Purchaser pay for drawing the deeds and for all stamps
and taxes since 1866.
Maps Of the property shown and any information given BY
the undersigned W. A. HENDERSON,
Aug 21 iSs7-6w Agent.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-04

TDLEWILD-FOR YOUNG LADIES-
IL Miss H. HAMMOND late principal Of the leading educa-
81 tA e Known fsdencs on the Hudson OF the
N. p Willis, would respectfully that it win
Thursday, Sept 20. The principal viii have the aid Of
CORPS thoroughly qualified Teachers and the peculiarly
adapted presents attractions rarely found For
tcuars references circulars msy be obtained by adj
dressing Miss hammond Metropolitan Hotel, New York
I'll September %.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-04

ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Dr. p H. Cardwell, a
we'll known dentist Of this city was assaulted and
pretty severely beaten Saturday evening of last
week, by Silas Vinson, for alleged insult offered
TO young lady Vinson was tried on Monday be-
fore Recorder White, in the presence of a large
number Of spectators, and fined twenty-five dollars
and costs, which fine and costs the bystanders re-
funded him ut once. We fOrbear any comments on
this unfortunate affair. There considerable ex-
oitement manifested in regard to the circumstance
in which the whole community has partaken more
or less.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-04

VAGEAHcY.-The Free Press last Saturday mcrn-
ing alluded, in somewhat lengthy article in its
local columns to the existence of large number Of
Migrants in and around Knoxville, and called upon
authorities to strictly enforce such vagrant acts
as may have at any time been passed. This is all
well, and we hope to see the matter promptly at
tended TO. There are entirely too many Of this
class Of persons, both white and colored, in our
community, for the public interest," and the sooner
rigid measures are adopted to get rid of them the
better win it be for us. House rent Is high, the
price Of fuel high the prices Of food and clothing
are high, and when any one is seen living among
US, without any visible means of earning livsli-
hood suspicion very naturally rests upon them, and
we are unavoidably forced to the conclusion that
they acquire living by dishonest means And yet
if we are not much mistaken, there are a large
number Of this class Of persons among US, women
as well as men, white as we'll as colored Idleness
and vagrancy beget crime, and to this may be at
ributed the too frequent occurrence of housebr
ing and similar crimes in our community, and if we
eradicate the evil we must remove the cause
Another source Of evil in our city, both in Knox
vile and East Knoxville, is the presence of large
number Of lswd women Of the baser SORT" An
ordinance has been passed by hecity board intend
ing to remedy this evil and to some extent enforced
but in most instances these prostitutes have removed
only to the suburbs of the city, and may be seen
walking the streets at almost all hours of the day
and night, plying their infamous vocation regard
less Of public morals or public decenoy. Let in
structons be given to the police to attend to these
cases. and rgidly enforce existing ordinances the
subject.