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put their pistols against him and fired, killing him instantly, No cause why he was murdered could be assigned by any of the family. The old man was universally liked by both white and black, and all seemed wrapped in mistery until it became known that two men, by the name of Shie, had got on the 10 1/2 oclock train at Gallatin and got off at Sandersville. This fact in connection with their previous bad character pointed to them as the murderers, they were arrested brought to trial before committing court, they had the trial postponed until Saturday 31st inst and again postponed until Sept 6th.

No of rations issued in the Sub Dist for the month of August 527. No of col'd men proscribed for voting up to the present 2204.

Only a few of the schools have been in operation during the month 

I regret exceedingly that I cannot continue to make the favorable report this month which I have been in the habit of doing for