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discharged without regard to the terms of contract.- 

Inquiries relative to the provisions of the amended "Homestead Act" lately passed by Congress are increasing and the desires of the class of persons its provisions are intended to affect are daily shown in their applications for information.

The almost total failure of the corn crop must necessarily cause suffering among both whites and blacks, and the Sub Commissioner in charge predicts a necessity for issues of rations during the coming winter. The Sub Commissioner has made earnest endeavors to impress upon the minds of the people the necessity for rigid economy as a preparation for their possible and very probable future wants. 
 
The necessity for more schools is apparent and the Sub Commissioner is making all endeavors to supply the want.