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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLBAHs, Nay 2S.-Ths committee
Of investigation on the charges Of the pres.
euce of twenty nine colored children in
the white school OF the third district, re-
ported to the school board last evening that
twelve of the scholars reported as colored
have been Withdrawn rom school, nine
proved white, two were refused admission,
and six neglected TO furnish required evil
dence Of descent. The matter has been re-
ierrea back to the Investigating Committee,
with power TO act All children Of known
mixed blood will be required TO attend
schools provided for colored children.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
l. aeth day Of Nay, A. D. 1855. . VIBRANT
in Bankruptcy vas issued against the estate Of
jacob 1owman. Of Muscstine, in the Ccun-
" Of Auscatine and State Of lows, who
has been adjudged . Bankrupt, on his
own petition. That the payment Of any
debts and delivery of any property be-
longing TO such Bankrupt. to him. or for his use,
and the transfer Of any property By him, are for
hidden by law. That meeting of the creditors
choose one or more assignees of Eis estate. will
be held At aCourt Of Bankruptcy, to be holden
at No. West Second street, in the City Of
Davenport. before N. NJ. Price, Register, ON the
LIST day Of July, A. d. 1858, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ w. CLARK,
q. 8. Marshal. as Messenger. Dist. Of Iowa
3. L. Wade. Atty for Petitioner.
my29 -d3t-sat,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
PENNSYLVANIA.

PITrssr son, Nay 23.-The resolution be-
fore the Reformed Presbyterian Church
to susp nd George II. Stuart, late President
of the Christian Commission, for singing
hymns and cemmuning with other demon
nations. after being discussed at great
length and several times amended, II was
passed 10 DAY by vote of % yeas to u
nays, six not voting. Stuart was suspended
without trial while confined TO his room by
d severe attack of asthma. Intense feeling
has been excited in the religious COMMIT
nifty
Members OF the General Assembly New
School PRESBYTERIAN Church. arrived here
today ut 1i:30 q. m, by special train on a
visit to the National Cemetery. Gov
Geary made speech and other appropriate
exercises were had. The company left a, .
O'Clock, D. IN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
SHERlFF'S SALE.
THE STATE or IOWA,
RcoYr CouSVY.

THE STATE OF IOWA,
4ceff CoUSSY.
In the District Court Of Scott County, Iowa.
Bv virtue Of . special Execution issued from
the office Of the Clerk Of the District Court Of
Scott County, State Of Iowa, in favor Of French
and Davies, and sgainst Rsimer Soehrsu. dated
Nav 2sth, 1868, and to me directed, command.
ing me that of the real estate hereafter describ-
ed, with buildings and improvements thereon,
Of the said Reimer Sochren. | make, or cause
to be made, the sum of eleven hundred and
sixty three (l,lsS) lo-loo dollars, with interest
and costs levied upon the following de.
scribed real estate. lying and being situated in
the County OF Scott and State of Iowa. viz:
Lots three 81 and four a. in block twenty three,
in the town OF Walcott.
And hereby give public notice that shall
offer for sale at public out-ry, at the Court
House door, in the city Of Davenport. County
Of Scott and State of Iowa, on Saturday, the
9th day Of June, 1868, between the hours Of
o'clock A. NJ and 4 clock F. " 81 said day,
sale to commence at the hour OF o'clock of
same day, and ! VIII sell to the highest and
best bidder therefor in cash. the above de-
scribed property. or sufficient thereof to salts.
fy the above debt, with interest and costs,
Dated this 2sth day of May, 1865.
GUSTAvUS SCuNITGER.
my2s Sheriff Of Scott County. Iowa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
ONO.

CINCINNATI, May &c. The slaughter
house Of H. Wiltee, on Wade street be-
tween Baymillsr and Linn streets. took f;re
At ) O'clock this morning. and was almost
entirely destroyed, together With . large
quantity Of pork and ice. The loss 10 esti.
mated q Is, 900. Il Vas insured. The o..
saohsnmsnt contained ever 200 live hogs
ana Z horses, which we're saved. The prop.
IVY We . have been ssld 1t suction to.
Day. The origin Of the Ore 4 NOT known.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
CONNECTICUT.

Nsw HAVEN, Nay 29.-Ths Yale Cour.
ant proposes that the students who grsdua-
ted under the late President Dav, contri-
butte one dollar each TO erect a suitable
monument to him on College grounds.
A bill increasing the capital of the New
York 4 New Haven railroad from seven mil
lions to ten millions, which was recently
passed the Connecticut legislature, has be-
come law, By the expiration Of the consli-
tutional period, while the Senate vas
debating whether it should be recalled
from the Governor or not
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
NEbRASKA.

OHAHA, Nay 2s.-The Republicans held
large meeting here tonight to fatify the
nomination Of Grant and Colfax.
Three miles OF track we're laid on Tues.
day on the Union Pacific Railroad. TIL.
road is now forty miles beyond Laramie
City, the present terminus. A new town i.
being built at the North Platte crossing.
where the terminus will be fixed shortly.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

BLecxHoroH, Nay 29.-Ths Democracy
Of The Eighth Congressional District held
their eonvsntion yesterday q the Academy
Of Music in this city. Hon. B. s. Edwards
was nominated for Congress By acclams-
ton.
SPRlxoSIsLD, Nay 29.-Ths Republicans
held . meeting last night 70 ratify the
nominations Of Grant and Colfax. The A.
tendance was large. Hon. Sas. @. Conklin,
Gen. John N. Palmer and others delivered
anaackAa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

NASHVILLE, May 90 Extensive prepar
atoms have been made here to decorate, on
the Both inst. with flowers, the graves of
the Federal dead, who sleep in the National
Cemetery, on the Louisville ~ Nashville
Railroad in this county
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

CLoTnIya.-Summsr styles ct Sam Per-
rvs stand, No As Brady street, can BE-
found q full stock Of ready made clothing
Of all styles and varieties, for sale cheap.
Also fell and complete stock Of gents
furnishing goods. Particular attention 10
given to custom work. Suits from Psrry's
late style patterns, made in the hight Of
fashion, are oil the 60. Leave your orders
early, and they will be filled enthusiastically.
He keeps tho best cutter and workmen ar d
will warrant you a At. He also has q full
stock CT men and boys ready made coats,
pants, and vests fully equal to the best
custom work. fyou want new, nice and
fashionable suit, go to Perry's. Call and
price his goods before purchasing.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
NOTICES..

Fa.cELEs AND TAN removed and prevent
ID, BY using tho delicious Hsspsrian Balm
Or the complexion. Price only fifty cents
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, May 2s-Thc General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian Church closed
its session ic Jay. and adjourned to meet in
Mobile. Ala, on the third Thursday in May.
1861
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

CnoIcs Iowa Catswba Wine, At $500 per
dezsn bottles also full stock Of other na-
tive and foreign wines ct the wine house 81
LANorELDr, THoDE L Co.,
81 West Second street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

ExAseERArloS is very common fault
among all classes, but nevertheless "the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the
truth, IS sometimes stated. Such is the
ease in reference to al that is said in regard
to Doctor Seth Arnold's Balsam for the
cure of Bowel Complaints. 1t has been
sold in the New England States for about
thirty years, and has larger sale in those
States than any other article for Bowel
Complaints. The sale for the last two years
has been upwards Of 1876 900 bottles. See
advertisement under Special Notices.
Morn PArcHEs, FREckLEs AND TAS.-Ths
emily reliable remedy for those brown dis
colorations on the face is "Rrrys Moth and
Freckls Lotion" Prepared only by DR.. d.
O. Perry, ~ Bond street, New York. Sold
everywhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

SrRIsorrELD. May SS.-The graves of
Union soldiens in this vicinity will DO deco
rated with flowers ON next Saturday.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
TO THE AFFLICTED.
DIR. KNAPP & SON.

DIX. h N AFF q SON.
Physicians and Surgeons, formerly Of New YORK are
treating successfully all
CHRONIC DISEASES.
Which embraces the bestand most approved methods
in this aud other countries for the OF all Chronic
Disease. Thsy treat suceessfeliy an nervous and
and old Ulcers Dyspepsia Disease Of the Liver Con.
stipation. all skin Diseases. Pulmonary Consumption
In ne early ,;agss, raIslysi. kpeps{ Salt khsum.
Seminal Weakness 4 Sexual Dis
EASES. which are carrying Thousands to their grave
EYE AND EAR
sy rss ss s9 S -. disease:
practice. AID better success in the treatment OF all
Diseases Of Women.
Than any oiAer Physicians in America. They have
cured wor who have been confined 10 their bed fos
years. ThsY never fail to cure
fsE5 L. 4 VI ATS f5
In all stag Eomatter Of how long standing. They
Asthina. 50 il never returns They have a Sure
Cure log w l .stress.ng disease, HEMMOkRH0IDS
OK Pills. They cure all diseases OF the Throat
and Iuu-s.
Cancer-.-Thsy have An extensive practice and
womb success In the treatment of Cancers,
winch hey GU RE without eating them out or using
Inc hlIe lie. those who have Tumors and Swell
ngs, or red spot, lose time in having 1t atte h
ded IL. az timely treatment may cave hem from
the horrors. suffering and death OF an open cancer.
Oatafrh Cured.-They arctreAing Catarrh on
new system, which il a sure for this disease
TIME CONSULTATIONS for years have averaged from
nve 10 seven thousand year, which gives them an
sxperlehce unsurpassed by any, and sQuaed only BY
We wish It distinctly understood that Or KNAPP
- y, NOl travelling Physician. He only visits FEW
PLACES UCCALlONALLY, 10 accommodate his M
IN Chicago.
n Remember they do not promise to care al eta.
ees OF Disease While all diseases cursaoe e, II -
zen II season.. all stages not. Your case may b
curAt this week. not nexr-to- day, not tomorrowt
hence the danger OF delay.
No case will b received scAen Msre ere any
doubts Of Cure or Relief
Orr terms are CASE; hence the money must BE- sat
VIE AL orders for medicines. It costa from Ave -
nIteen collars per month, to doctor with 40, which
includes medicines.
q The poor will be favored
CONSULTATION FREE.
Patients must write their NAME State and poge
once address plainly. All letters requiring N ans
ewsr, must contain letter stamp and be addressed
70 ": kNAfP SON, Box 1881, Chicago, Ill.
~ Any o. she above diseasee can be treated sue
sessiully BY the patients describing their case IN
ieiHr, when they cannot oee %.
NARY the pastsix years. be consulted st the -
Scots House.
On 1hureday. February 18th, Tnufsday, April Nh
Inursday. June 18th, Thuysday July Soth, Thursday
0eps 24th. and Thufsday. Nov. 18Th.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
CANADA.

ST.. JOINS, May 2a.-Three hundred
Zouaves, With priest in attendance, left
here for Rome, rio New York, yester-
day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
To Rent.

rT,wO PLEASANT OFFICES TO RENT
j Corner Sd and Brsdy, adjoining Dr. Nj
ner's Dental rooms. my26-dtf
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
,ouso LADIES BEw AREi

% rH9 INJURIOUS KFPKcrs Of Pace Pow
.rsana Washss All sach remedies close up the
e-es ostas ssIu aud In short time dcstreys the
,,nn,-rion. Ifyoa wsuld have fresh. healt ny and
cu,afai Appearance. ase isIssoLDs khsaAns UAs'
.sAsuiA
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

nor PEW Of shs vesst disoe1ess hat a1iet
oanAiad ahss from eorrupttoa Of The blooa. Han-
saps ErsaAcr sAAsArAaial-A 10 . remedy Of the ~
0ost value.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

-.p prxo MONTHS. the system natus.
,.s"s,eness ehsnys. and Helmbolds HigoIy
ssn,rs:sa Extract OF SarsspsriIls 10 "a assistant
a. ~. greatest vsinea
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

grASrIrY W. QUALITY HsLsRoLp's Ex-
49, ~aasArARiLls. tn. dose gis email. Those
wa ie-rs large quantity aud large dos-s OF medi.
e~ ERR
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

Woacssrna. Nay 29.-Ths venerable q
50. Levi Llneela did ~ nnalnG - -
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

HRLNnoLD's EXTRACT aARsAPAR1LLA
eAnses aud renpvaies the blood nstils the vgor OF
h~siih into ne svstem. and pages out the humors
tass make dl-eesr
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
COM N En- CIAL.
Dnvenport Market Report.


orrios OF TER DAvxSroRr Dsue Graf,
May -9sh, 1865.
fLous w iolesale, 400; retail, sll0o.
NnrAr-No. |, also, No. 9, sl.75, No. 9,
Gle.
kAaLgY-No re eip.s.
OArs-.0c
kYE-Dull and Nominal No receipts
CONF 15011c.
ONIoSs No receipts.
PorAroxs-$l.Ce.
BuTrxR-2oc. per h.
EGas-i2lzc.
Hsr-Good Timothy $500 per ton. Upland
Prairie $l20o per ton. Slough, 5000 iO. 90.
CoAL-Soft--l6 cents per bushel. y Delivered
AxraR.o;rr-At yard 1890. per ton. De-
lvered 1890 per ton.
WoeD-S s.ooGs 90. per Cord.
Chicago Market.
BY Telegraph May 20.
Flourvery dull for all grades except low ex-
tras and superfnes. which are scarce.
Wheat-Unsettled and irregular, and closes
lower. at l:ss for No. spring, and 1870
1.9l5x for No. 2.
Corn-Lower and closes tame at s7,1QSx
for No. I.
Oats-Lowsr and duh at ss,l0ssX At the
close.
Rye-Dull and nominal ct l.sl@l.s2 for No.
and J. so for No. 3.
Barley-Neglected and entirely nominal.
Provisions Heavy and very little movement.
Fortified at $500 no buyers over 27.75.
Lard-Dull and lower At l7j<(9l7x.
Bulk Mests-NothinR doing.
Lake Freights-Dull and lower; ~ for corr
and 3lS for oats to Buffalo.
Chicago Lave Stock Market.
By Telegraph Nay SO.
Rseeipts-cst.ls. IS cars; hogs. SO cars.
sheep cars.
1 Castls-kItra s.7s0s.la,<; fair to good
7.oe0S.oe stoekers l.s71f4t.lSk.
Hogs-Extra s.95Gs.S7K good 10 choice
Shs.p--GEoie. sssas.so; good ssoas.co
Llverpoel Market.
By Telegraph Liverpool, May -.
Flour SIS 3D.
whest-Red. lss Cd white, l4s Sd.
Corn-s7s I'd.
New York Market.
y Telegraph Nays.
Coston-stsady. at 81 for middling uplands.
Plcur-Dull super. s.cc0sio; r. b. o., s.so0
whest-Qaie. and easier, a. aisas. 80 for No. ;
spring.
Comm fair demand. a iesc1 os for new
mixed western anoat-chiehy 1.C7.
Barley-Qsiet and nominal.
osts Easier, IS ls Tor es,err in store 81 for ait
TO afost
Pork Moderate demand: at asl2ass IS for new
mess, and % Is for old.
Beef-Quet and steady.
Cat Meafs-Dull.
Lard-Qu'st and steady 17Alls 1 for steam
rendered 10 for kettle rendered.
sugar-Steady and demand fair.
Cofees-In fsif demand.
New York Money Market.
By Telegraph Nay 90.
etocke-Heavy.
Bonds-e's 81, Lie: 8 sos let, Liz "a, 1.o9s
Sd, .o9ss new, 1ll3 T7. Liz: 1e-4os, 1885,
! SOS, I'd, 1-09& Sd, / 09if,
New York Csntral-1.e3A.
Erie-s3.
Ill Cent.-1Nf-e
Northwestsrn-esx preferred ssS
Rock lsland-TS.
Burlington d Quincy-l.50.
Toledo Wahash-slx.
Pad6e Mail-S0
0old-1.s9t.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

CLEAR. SMOOTH SKIN aud BEAUTIFUL
CDxpfNxtoN follows the zee Of HEIAnolps Co.'S
s,~-s.rtp RsrxArT kAAsArAstL,A. ~
ii removes hlsrkspois, psmpes, moth patches and
al erao.snas ~ the skin.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

rHoss VINO DESIRE BRILLIANoY oF CON-
hlENipN mnsi purity and enrich the blood, which
Ha.moolds Concentrated Extract Of 6arsaparilla
Invariably docs Ask for Hclmboid's.S = Take NO
csasr-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

Short = Direos Douto % the
Nerth, He1tAeast Z NorthWest
Two PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE ROCK
Island daily, ct Els eeleck .. n, and As o'elk
p. n, making close eonnections with trains fol-
At PORT BYRON. trains on this road leave imme-
diately on arrival oftrains from Rock Island, ma
King close connections at the following points
AtFULiON, with trains from and to Cedar Rapids,
Boonsooro. Marshaown, Council Bluffs, Omaha,
and All points on the Union Pacific Railroad.
At SAVANNA, with daily line OF Packets to and
rom dubuque and all points on the Upper Missis-
At FkEEPoRT, with trains on the Illinois Central
Railroad for the North and South.
At CLINTON, with trains for Janesyills. Madison,
Prairie dn Chen, La Crosse, WateRtown, Fond d.
Lac, Oshkosh. Green Bay. and points In Northern
Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.
Al RACINE, with trains 70. Milwaukee. Kehoehs
waukegan snd Chicago. Also with sBe!le City
Line Steamers for the East. Ferry Boat leaves
Davenport At $40 a. m. Time-Davenport to Du-
buQue-7 houfe.
Passengers BY taking this route win ta.e both
time and money.
D.. TATE, sup't.
J. A. COTTON. Asst supt.
=. Q. DuMQAM, Aesqh uovoupeet. /
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

MI NB0l.D,s CONCENTRATED EXTRACT
tALSAIAkulA.is the Great Blood puriaes
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

OUISy WILLIE AND UTICA
CEMENT,
For Sale by H. u. FHETTYMAN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29
iMELMBOLDsS
HIGHLY
concentrated Fluid Extract
- = =. "a : ~ : .~~~

=
fAAricATEs FgUHrIyE and LUCRATIVE
DISEASES OF THE
laaRoAT, NOSE. EYES. ElELIDS, SCALP and
SkfH
Wa,sa 90 disagnre the appearance. PURGING the
esi zee OF mercury and removing all taints the
-. - - b.stAsES. hereditary or otherwise,
feet SAFETY WIN VT
TWO TABLE-srooNFrLso of the Extract Of s.,-
nperiha sdded TO apint of water, 10 ccual 10 ths
Laocn met Drink. and one ot;e IL equal 10 GAL
- o. syrup OF sarsaparil.a, the decoctione a.
An INTERESTING LETTER 4. pub,,bea IN N.
edicc-Chirursioal Review. on the subject of ,he
kxfsat 81 SarsspArslls In certain affections hy Rem
jamfn Trassrs. +. H. 5. &c speak ne of thcee H.
eases and diseasee arising from the ex cer. of mer
cary. he siases that no remedy Is coma, 10 the ~
tract Of Sarssparills its power 10 Extraordinary
more 80 than any other drug l am acquainted with
II is 10 the -trictest eense, tonic with this iuvalna
BILE atirbute, that II = applicable 10 a state OF the
systsr 70 ssnken: and yet % irritable renders
other Of The tonic class Unavailable 81 in
tur1ous.
a1ELMDOLDsO
Concentrated Ixt'et SsrsaParllla
nsesslisAsd upwssds efls yesn. Psspars1hy
n. r. H1l1GDoLD1
DsvoslSf 40 Cu1uR.
80 Broadway, MN
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-05-29

Llverpool Market.
By Telegraph. Liverpool, May -.
Flour SIS 3D.
Wheat-Red. las Cd white. l4s Sd.
Corn-s1s I'd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-11

era Of peace, may be the means Of preserving
that peace or restoring it if sssailed-
The officers and soldiers who gained the mp
fruitage Of experience IN the late war are scat
iered, aad much Of their military knoTledge
allen II 10 desuetuds. Any force hastily raised.
however rich in individual martial spirit, would
n lack cohesion thatefficieRcy or discipline could
not-for long tine be obtained With a small
force Of active militia scattered throughout the
STATE We should always have the eaeres about
rbisb our soldiers could rally, and the State
would be enabled 70 exert almost its whole
strength from the tirsI
I t6iuk it very desirable that the time for
holding the resimental and brigade musteIs
should be changed 70 the month o. August II
mas been claimed. and with some goo4 reason %
that the cool nights Of September ar unEhoie-
some To men obliged T. change suddenly IRON
the comfort e. home to the more exposed lie OF
the camp
Following this is d complete lis; Of substitute
who uttered the service under the draft Of leoa.
They we're apportionei among the several reg
meuts as f,Ilows ID, 1872. 3D., l7s- 9Th, 100
oh. IS: I7th. / MAXIM q total Of 524 men
IF whom S. died or were killed; $50 deserted,
and the remainder were either transferred, di--
charged or mustered out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-11

sense never fails to suggest the way. ms Two
strongest friends. Gen. Sherman IN the army
and Mr.. Washburnein Congress, are distinguish
ell for their hatred Of extravaganza and eoITuL-
tion.
Finally, the administration Of Gen 0f-H'
vii give Us peace which can alone is'''''
economy possible The Freedman bu'eAu
mas already been substantially abolished, liisf'
viii In time be no more necessity tos the h''oii-
,tructiou Laws and military governIathi'' Inc
policv Of Andrew johnson has encourages us
order and forced upon me country the Expense
of a standing army al ire south Upon has Re
ri-.-,sr, from ONCE. sid the inauguration Of a
a-..;i.--- ,-..- xii enforce the laws, the civil
.-,.to-i,,s- viii be better able To meet all ordi-
,s-, eue--enries. ard the army cau be iessene1.
sbor,a1. g. is a. be hoped though II ls
.i-,os- -.a much 70 nope, that wiki the aid O..
,bs influence Of the new Administration, the
GREAT returns contemplate iu Mr.. Jiakes' am
senator P4rIer-4r-s bills making appointment q
Office in the civil and diplomatic service Deepen
dent IN fines for otflse. instead O.. on political
influence. may be secured With such change
We NAV expect retrenchmeHt. true economy,
rrel1iv increased efficiency and purity i'll c
-Ytii. service. and q rapid reduction Of the put-
-a de+-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-11

kEFoET or III ADsUrAxz AL gsesoroR
GENERAI.-Iae rep8rt opens with al allusion TO
the great labor involved Of necessii IN the work
incident to the close Of the war Il states the
gratifying fact that Eve Of the G. soldiers unac-
counted for IL the last report mad been heard
from, and the list is once more inserteG la thr
hopes Of lessening the number if possible still
more.
In regard 70 the ORGANIZED Militia, General
Wells rpmarks that
Earnest exertions have been made during the
wear 10 organize the Militia, under the Act Of
1867, but 50 far with but partial sucsesS.
The varying policy Of different Lsaisarure,
seems TO have fOstered wglt o. oonfdenes in
the permanency o. &c present law; some e.
preston Of affirmation or further legislation
would appe y to be the most obvious wav Of
meeting this objection, and viii prove that the
people Of the State are interested to rraia..,a =
small, but well organized and disciplined Militia.
The matter Of expense naturally obtrrdes itself
IN considering this subject. No necessary er-
pense Is extravagant; and il is believed tb.+ ~.
existing law and regulations nave rs3ao,-5 ~
to the minimum consistent via any activ. ~
ganizatiqp- 4 iGd'ei0ss expense in the present