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The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
THE AUDTTORIAL INQUISlTION.
THE AUBITOns hooks THAGED no
THE OFFICE or Ex-U. ..
MARSHAL rrTHsN.
Record Evidence showing that Twenty
two Of Heiless's Pets are ne.
faulters for slss geo.

Hecord Evidence Showing that Twenty
two Of Heiioss's Pets are ne.
faulters for slss, geo.
The Auditorisl Investigating Committee mel
Monday afternoon. sPtesent Chairman Steven
aud Messrs. Aldige, Leeds and Desmarais.
On motion of Mr.. Aldige, the COMMITTEES went
into executive session, which lasted until D. IN.
during which time r P. Hickey, Warren Holmes,
A. Newhotse and other Witnesses we're examined,
but The injunction of secrecy ss
no THEIR EVIDENCE
was not removed.
Pending the session evidence was elected rela.
tive TO the missing btoks, which leaves no doubt
but that the books we're taken from the Auditors
afice In cab 10 the Custom House. where they
we're taken to The Office Of Pitkin, the then u.
Marshal.
Acting upon this information. the committee,
on motion, selected Messrs. Aldigs and Demsta's
az d cub committee TO visit the office OF The u. B.
Marshal, and obtain all The information possible
relative to the matter.
This they did, and upon their return reported
thst they were satisfied that ex.oiflcers of The
United States government had been
PARTIES 10 fhH ooaoHA1MENf
of ihe Auditors books, and that they would en-
pect, as Col. Wharton ssid they might. the az.
sistanee Of the United States officials In recover.
ing them.
Mr.. Brainatd, the expert, reported that in his
examinations Of the records mot stolen frum tts
Auditors oi1ice) he had found TWEEN y4two Of the
ex-tax collectors TO be
DEPAuBTBHs fo THE AMOUNT or st55gbI SO,
the names, parishes and amounts being az fol-
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Dead at Inst.

The man WIN. Henry Hart Hughes, who
attempted to commit suicide on the 2eth inst, at
hs residence on Ersto street. near Willow, by
shooting himself ih The head with pistol and
then cutting his throat with penknfe, died from
the effects OF his wounds at one o'clock Monday
morning. The coroner held an inquest and re-
turned verdict according with the facts.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
PLANTERS SEAMLESS COTTON BAGS,
FOR PICKING COTTON,

All complete. made any. length desired
the best and cheapest article for the pur-
pose now, known, for the following rea-
sons, viz. Woven Of double and twisted cotton
of double durability Of osnaburgs or any other
material used.
Also-BAGGING OF same material in 3o-yard
pieces. TO be cut as may be desired into bags Of
any length, IF taken care Of, these bags will
wear many seasons, or If wished, after picking
is over, can be cut up and made into wearing
apparel.
to convince planters that for cheapness dura-
nothing equal to these Bags and Tagging.
We have also on hand GRAIN BAGS Of the
same material as above. holding two two and
one half. and three bushels each.
For sale by OGDEN e. BELL,
Sole A-ents and Dealers in Baling Stufs
jy1 1w 1s Union street
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
Departures by Railroad.
ny THE JAnHson RnurE.


Among the many departures by the jackson
and Great Northern route last night were the
following: h. z. Oos and family, ot Vera Oruz for
Washington; J. A. aambis and A. Gambia aud
servant for Europe, via New York; +. d. Green.
A. Stein, II. .. Bardnfll and Robert Miller and
family, for New York; Robert J. gestar. John
Hill, Vim, McOracken and James Deoour. for ST,
Louis and the Wess. and Arthur g. Burt and r.
o. Ward, for Fan Francisco.
ny THE MOBILE R5UrB.
+ The following were some Of the departures by
the Mobile line on Sunday and Monday:
o. H. Sine air and Col. Cressy, for New York:
Joseph Zeigler, for Badon springs; John NJ
Gould aud family for Boston; Henry Greene, for
New York; the family Of James Hopkins, for
Virginia Springs; y. Forcheimer and family and
%. Forcheimer and family, for Niagara Falls; A.
schlenker aud family, for Niagara via Wan
keshs; Mr.. M. Hiennemsun and family and A. B,
Myers and family, for Niagara Falls; Geo. Tay-
lor and family. for New York; Mr.. A. +. Elliott
and family. flr Baltimore; Measrs. Jas. W. and
John H. Brownlse, for Scotland via Chicago;
also, Mr.. Amedee James.
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THE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, TUESDAY, JULY g. 1877.

occurred. without warning an alarm was tung
on the wires Of the American District Telegraph.
telling Of . Gre st boz III.
In less than sls sseconds Capt. KaliDsks corps
had hitci,ed two horses TO salvage wagon, tie
men were Ia their places and ott at full run
down Camp street. Everybody expressed much
admiration for the fapdty Of drill and readiness
uf the sAlvsgs corps Under Capt. Halinsky.
Aftef eungfatuiatihg Col. sGefard the guests
Withdrew satisfied with the thorough efficiency
OF his Important invention.
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Mortunrv uepurt.

The following report OF the number Of inter
ments and principal causes OF death occurring in
this city during the week ending July /, 1877, is
furnished us by Dr.. b. y. Taylor, secretary Of the
Board of Health:
Males LILO, females 3D.; total 1Dl; white ti3, col
ored 81.
Cholera infantum ., consumption 25, fevers al.
heart disease 8, inf animation OF bowels O, menin-
gifts y. small pox 20.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

The livellest place about the state. House on
Monday morning was the Auditors and Treas
1ref's offices, where one or Two country tax col.
leetors made their appearance, for the purpose
oil s&
SETTLING THEIR ACCOUNTS
for the last quarter. Though but two OF three
have 80 far presented themselves, the Auditor
has every reason TO believe that the entire State
will be heard from before the time expires, and
he is therefore making preparations for q rush.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
A SHIP ON FIRE.

The GOV. MOrtsn DurBs mt southwest Pass
ANA IL scuttled.
by telegram received st the Cotton Exchange
Monday morning. intelligence Ut the burning Of
the American ship Gov. Morton, hsnce for tsrinis-
by, England. with . cargo Of 46oo bales Of cotton
and 1900 slaves WAS received.
The vessel took Are early In the morning Al
Southwest Pass, and the hesdwsy Of The flames
WAS 80 great that she had 10 be scuttled, and
now lies In twenty feet Of water. About two.
thirds Of her cargo will be saved In damaged
condition.
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-
HONEY AND LIGHTNING
A Freak of Lightning In Kansas Hee-
Hive.
tAtobison Patriot. !

Hive.
fAtohison Patriot.
Last night, during the storm, one OF
Rev. l.. A. Alderson's bee-hives. which
was sitting under O cottonwood tree,
about forty feet high, and about four
feet from the trunk, was struck by
lightning In most singular manner.
It seems the bolt entered the hive from
below and completely destroyed it,.
About one-third oil the bees were either
killed or 80 injured that they are use
less, and The rest, being in the comb,
which is O nom conductor, were unhurt.
Portions OF the comb which was against
the wood was melted, and the bees,
which were yellow, were turned black.
Strange to say tue lightning spent its
fury upon the beehive. And stranger
still, the bolt avoided the trees tower
ing forty feet high, and entered the hive
from the bottom
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s165,gsI SO

This, OF course. does not cover anything except
the "orders" that have been issued to the tar
collectors by the ex-Auditors TO pay these
amounts into the Treasury, the records from
which the amounts are obtained being virtually
the receipts OF tax collectors themselves. and
they having made settlement for the amounts
named; have not paid the amounts into the treas
nry, as the Treasurer re books will show,
This beir0 tha af,at,nt NJ
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
THE COURTS.
second District gourt

sec0nH DISTRICT Court.
In this court the SUGGESTIONS Of Buena sta
Carroll aud Charles stringer have been opened.
Eliza J. Toul and William Pugh, minors have
applied for emancipation.
The following SUGGESTIONS were opened: Ed.
Nester, Louis Fix, Mrs. Marie i. Arnelt and VIM.
J. Smith,
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

In our advertising columns this morning
will be found q request from the clerks to EN-.
ployers to close their places OF business at IL
O'Clock M. 60 as to enable them to participate in
the annual festival at the Fair Grounds on July 4
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

The New Orleans Gaslight Company has de-
ciared, as will be seen by the notice published in
another column, dividend Of four dollars per
share, payable to The stockholders on the 10th
instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
IT IBERNIA INSURANCE COMPANY,
Office No. 81 Camp street.
JOHN HENDERSON, President.
2. IRWIN, Vice President
THOS. r. BRAGG, Secretary.

Earnings. .s1ss.oss
Losses paid. 1879
Net profits. 6025S
At IN election held on Monday. the 7th instant.
the following named gentlemen were chosen
Directors of this Company 10 serve for the ensu-
ing year:
p Irwin John Henderson,
Thomas King, yphn 9. Ryan.
Thos. Gilmore. W. ). Casteil.
John T. tIibbons. Jas. A. Girdner,
William Hart, Emile Gauehe,
David jackson, John III. Hanna,
FL. Gasquet.
Az n meeting OF the Board, held May IA, JOHN
HEND DERSON. President, r IRWIN, Vice Presf-
dent, md THOS. +. BRAGG. Secretary, were
unaD imously reelected.
The Board declared out Of the net profits OF
the Company for the p st twelve months 10 per
cent interest; also per cent dividend On tho
paid up capital, and 20 per cent dividend ON
premiums paid by stockholders fmaking, with
the rebate, IS per cent on premiums). Said in
terest and dividends TO be placed to the credit Of
the stock notes.
Interest and dividends on f'-''
able In caah "+ "
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
JERSEY AND ALDERNEY
MILK. MILK. MILK.
Pure and fresh. from the country, to be had at
Corner Car0ndelet and Common streets
and Branch, No. CD Canal street, near
CastOm-HOuse. North side

TuH only pIHce IN the CITY where this ceIe-
brated m Tx can be procured
PuTe. rich aud sweet Jersey and SAlderney
Mi k and Buttermilk at S cents per glass, re-
ceived daily on ice via Jackson Railroad, from
the famous Arcola Dairy Farm. Said stock is
from the w4Il-known Fowler's impertations Of
Jersey and Alderney CATTLE
Also kept on hand, Mead. Soda. Vichy Mir
eral Waters. Homemade Pies and D.
Is24 10
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So 90. S2 90. S2 90.
COw Peas. Cow Pens.

PLANTERS AND FACTORS ATTENTION.
We will close out the balance OF our Stock,
the only Peas In market, at TWO DOLLARS per
bushe for mixed and Whippoorwils.
A. A. GREENWOOD q CO..
ie17 I'm Al Magazine street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

the form Of their procedure and the seefecy oI
thsr sittings they retired to their rooms.
Thi, special term viii probably hos last more
out some prominent cases.
Ibe Hfand Jury, after remaining In session for
some time, adjourned until o-day. when u 10 re-
ported sene 3 true bulls viii be presented. The
ersl ices which will require very litts parol evil
denee 70 ley before them, and hepee the amount
OF work transacted this week will be more than
usual.
| Peter W. Young entered suit against Jnjss
Krost for 5000 damages, alleging that the de-
fendsnt falsely msde an afIi1avs against him
| charging that Young entered hs fKrosts) dwell
ing house aud stole pFoperty thersffom, under
| which affidavit plaintiff was imprisoned falsely.
Fo,irtI, District Court.
A. Guitar vs. Jno. Guitar. Judgment for
plaibtiH for $9l0.
q. l.. Merrism vs. Mary Jane Maynard. Judg-
ment for plaintiff Tor 1910 90.
In the case OF q. II. Davis vs. Forts, et al q
motion 10 dismiss the appeal WAS made on the
ground that the snrety's nsiHe, ?. Martinez, WAS
forged. After hearing OF the rule. Judge Monroe
dismissed the appeal
sixth District court.
p. j. Oockburn has fled q suit for writ OF
attachment against Joun Fl. Gaines on judgs
ment OF 1909 80. obtained In ohieot county, Ark.
Auguste Dubois was locked up ID The Central
Police Station, charged with behg fttgitive from
Justice ffoni East Baton Reugs '@ Ae al'7
We esil The attention Of our tesders 10 The large
sale of ctbekety wars tn be sacrificed, a. ID we're,
at the liquidation sale Of The stock OF tho late firm
OF Gaines n Reli. Here Is y chance for frst class
bargsins.
The Union National Bank has declared a semi
annual dividend Of five per cent, payable to le
stoekholdefs on an after the I'd instant
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

The Union National Bank has declared semi
annual dividend Of five per cent, payable to lhe
stookholdefs on al, after the 21 instant.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

Auguste Dubois was locked up ID The Central
Police Station, charged with beitig fugisive from
justice from East Baton R6ugs. 5aF 1e at1
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| he above statement is o just, true aud COR
| rect transcript from the books of the Compapy
PAUL FOUHGHY, President.
G. w. No1T, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

STATE OF LOUIsfANA. I
Parish OF OrleaHs CITY of new Orleans
Sworn to and subscribed before me fhs sey=
enth day Of June. 1877. JAMES FAHEf.
Nstary Public.
At meeting of the Board of Directors, held
on the seventh day OF June. 1877, u was resolved
to decare cash dividend Of twenty per cent On
the net earned participating premiums for the
ear ending May 81. 1871, pay able on the third
Monday II July next
Also. to pay to the Stockholders. on demand.
Interest at the rate Of ave per sent per annum
on their stock
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03
DtRErjTpRss
or THn-

TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL STATEMENT
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The Trustees. In conformity with amended
charter. submit the following statement Of tho
affairs Of the company ON the S0th Of April 1917:
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Tho above statemene is 9 true. and correct
transcript from the books Of ths Company.
THOS. A. ADAMS, President.
HENRY v. OGDEN, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this nine
teenth day Of May. 1871. .-
w. b. KLETNPETEB.
No ary Public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

Or THE
CRESCENT MUTUAL ms URAECE COMPANY
NEw ORLEANS. May 10. 1877
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

The Board Of Trustees this day resolved. that
after paying the annual dividend Of TEN PEI,
Of TWENTY PER CENT In cash be paid ON
MONDAY. June II, TO those parties emitted TO
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

= A|FNfs - hA-@af AF-Nh'ASs
Thos, 4. Adams.
Sam'l y, Newman.
Ram1 H. Kennedy.
John Phelps,
Adam Thomson,
Henry Abraham,
Victor Meyer,
Edward J. Gay,
Joseph Bowling.
Slnvn HernshetIn,
simon Forehelmer,
JOS. u. Wolff.
X. b. Post,
Ed. Pilsbury,
Jno. Il. King, f..
nVlI "
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

p. j. Cockburn has fled . suit for writ OF
| attachment against Joun Fl. Gaines on a judgs
ment OF 1909 80. obtained In Uhieot county, Ark.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-07-03

OF which s5e5s7 So is appropriated to balance
OF interest and liquidation OF doubtful assets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
FRAUDS In SILK.
A Conspiracy to rmporr Millions Mt am
differentiation Discovered.
rBy Telegraph to N. Z. Tribune. /


WASHINGTON, April s.-Special agents
of the Treasury Department are at
present engaged in an investigation Of
the facts connected with the importa-
ton OF silk at the port OF New York.
Preliminary reports have already been
made to the Secretary OF the Treasury.
From these papers it appears that q
conspiracy has been discovered for the
wholesale differentiation Of silk i'm
ported into this country. This is ac-
complished by aid OF the manufacturers
and agents In Europe. and 1t is believed
by the connivance of customs officials in
New York. As nearly as can be learned,
the average differentiation is from 80
to 40 per cent on an importation OF
many millions Of dollars. So extensive
have these frauds been that it Is report
ed that the largest dry goods houses in
New York. including that OF A.. L.
Stewart u Co., are unable to import silks
directly and pay the duties upon them
according to law in competition with the
fraudulent importations made by Ger
tain jobbing houses. The result Is that
instead of importing their own silks
these houses purchase them of jobbers
In New York whose facilities for buying
abroad are not as good as their own.
The investigation Of these frauds will be
continued, and II they turn out to be OF
as extensive q character as the dis
eoveries already made seem to indicate,
their exposure will probably be one oil
the most important ever made.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The Examination of Clerks.
TChicago Times.1

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Secretary
Schurz to-day inaugurated practically
his rule concerning the examination OF
clerks and other employees Of the Inte-
rior Department. Between fifty and
seventy-five employees are to be dis
pensed with by means OF this board OF
examination. Secretary Sehurz gave
orders accompanying the appointment
of the board, that it's names should not
be made public, in order that they shall
not be annoyed by. importuning EN-.
ployes or their friends. As announced
In Schurz's letter, published few days
since, the board Is to be composed OF
two members at large for the depart
ment and one for the bureau to which
the party examined belongs. The Pat
ent bureau is to be taken up first, and
examinations will probably commence
within few days. The Land, Pension
and Indian branches will be taken up
in turn. Mr.. Schurz to-day said he in.
tended to see that this rule was enforced
in such manner that efficiency shall
be the only criterion for the department
in making appointments, removals and
promotions.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
Germany and AIsacc-Lorraine.
from the London SPECTATOR

M. Besancon, Deputy for Metz to the
German Reichstag, drew on Monday a
pathetic picture of the consequences OF
annexation to that city. There are 5000
empty houses, and the value of proper
ty has fallen from 100000 marks I la to
every year, yet the tax assessments re-
main the same. Thousands Of cop
tants'' are being expelled, amidst ,"de..
spair Of which you can form no idea. !"
M. Besancon entreated his hearers not
to pass such distress coldly by, and had
the courage to propose that Germany
should restore Alsace-Lorraine, whose
national sentiment, as the elections
showed, remained Interchangeable, and
thus carry out a great act Of national
reconciliation. "Then would all the
burdensome war preparations cease, !"
and nations cease to distrust one
another. No reply was made to this
speech, but it Is symptom Of change
OF feeling in Germany that it could be
made at all without cries Of treason.
Venice had to wait for eighty years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
ROMANTIC.
Two crazy Lovers.

KEoKuK, Iowa, April John Ken
nedy, who is demented, was brought
here Wednesday night and lodged in
jail. While in the employ Of David
Robinson, near Belfast, in this county,
Kennedy fell in love with the formers
wife. His love was reciprocated, and
the two made arrangements to leave the
State together. While crossing the Des
Moines river in skiff on their flight, a
day or two ago, the woman was seized
with q sudden delirium, and is now
hopelessly insane. On being separated
from Mrs. Robinson, Kennedy also
went crazy, and after repeated but I'M
successful attempts to gain access to the
house where the woman is being cared
for, he took an axe and deliberately
chopped off his left hand. Both Ken
nedy and the woman will probably be
sent to the asylum. Neither had shown
any indications Of insanity previous TO
their attempted flight.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
NAVAL INVESTIGATIONS.
The Responsibility Of Investigating to
be shifted to the House Committee.
TChicago TimsF.l

be shifted to the House Committee.
[Chicago Timer.l
WASHINGTON, April Secretary
Thompson has signified his intention Of
shifting the responsibility Of investi-
eating his department to the House
committee. He is satisfied that q
thorough investigation is necessary, and
thinks he can do it more thoroughly
with House committee to aid him than
alone. Secretary Robson spends
his leisure moments preparing explana-
ton which his organs publish under the
head of communications. Mr.. Randall
has already expressed an opinion
against the transaction OF any public
business during the extra session, and
il he were elected Speaker he should
use his influence to cut the session down
to the briefest possible time. There are
precedents, however, for appointing
committees during an extra session OF
Congress, 50 that it is possible that
Secretary Thompson's request may be
complied with, whoever is elected
Speaker.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-04-15
Communicated
SAM MOORE,
His Story About Being Driven from RicE-
land Parish.
New ORLEANS, April IA 1877

New ORLEANS, April Is, 1877.
Editor Denocrdt-In the latter part OF the
month OF November, 1876, ]. f. Kelly, snper-
visor: J. M. Galloway and T. b. Gardner. CLERKS
of registration Of Riehand parish; J. Nettles,
samuel @. Moore and T. NJ. Dixon, all white eiti
zens OF said parish; and David Frazier, jeff Per-
kins, fWm. Ross, Archy Benson, Gabriel Roberts,
Cyrus Landrum and Ephraim Kelly colored citi-
Gems OF said parish, came to the city OF New Or
leans and made affidavit against the peace and
fairness with which the election was carried in
said parish on the seventh day OF November, 1876.
After these parties had made their affidayits,
which affdavlts we're used before the Returning
Board, and figure in sherman's report; all OF
them removed to and are now living In HIGHLAND
parish, following their usual voeations with the
excep ion Of Sam. @. Moore, who has seen proper
10 loter in this city until about three weeks ago,
when he left here to go to koxrbe county Miss
After being absent until Saturday, Moore turns
up in this city, and omolains to Gov. Nichols
that he had been off from Richand parish
for being Republican; that he had plantation
in said parish, and was not permitted to live on
ii.
Some time in the fall of 1874, or early in the
year of 1875, the said Sam. @. Moore bought
from the Homer College q piece OF wild land
lying on the V. 8. & r. Railroad, about eight
miles east Of Rayvi 10 in said parish on credit,
the college retaining special mortgage and
vendors privilege on said land to secure the
payment OF the purchase price. Moore also
bought about six hundred and fifty dollars worth
of lumber from Major Bres, of Monroe, On credit.
Major Bres Immediately afterwards recorded in
the recorders office OF Richland parish his claim
and affidavit, and perpetuated his privilege as q
furnisher of material against the house built by
Moore on the said land Lsst winter, one year
| ago, / obtained Judgment against Moore at
the suit of Provette Il Petty VS.. S. G. Moore,
| in the Parish Court of Rchlsnd parish, for about
two hundred dollars. got no ext cution against
him, for the reason that everything he owned
was 90 incumbered with special mortgages and
!. 1T. n.
would sell for enough to pay the mortgages and
privileges and if he did have any otter property
never knew it.
In the fall of 1876 the above described proper
ty was sold for taxes and has not belonged to the
said Moore since, and he has deported himself in
sneh a manner that his relatives will not give
him shelter. much less strangers.
Respectfully, ONE THAT KNOWS.
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We have no sort Of hesitation in an
nouncing now, in view of what we be-
lieve to be the Southern policy Of the
President, and in advance Of the as
saull we expect to be made upon him on
account of that policy, that we have no
idea OF being Indifferent lookers-on
upon the combat between the factions,
but that, il it come, we mean to go into
it with all our mig bit on the side OF the
man whose enemies in his own party
would strike him down for not holding
down the oppressed and prosecuted peo-
pie of the SOUTH Richmond Wing,
(Dem)