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of Mobile however where is raging a bitter controversy between the "old School Board" and the new Swift. (Mr. Putnam) respecting the proper management of the public schools. I saw both parties and advised them to compromise their difficulties or leave all matters of difference to referees. The hospital at Talladega will be closed before [[?]] 15th Col. Bercher thinks that he can manage the School & county business in Ala. with 4 or 5 assistants, created in different parts of the State. He suggests that Wager can do all