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in its character, and indicates, a radical change, during the last few months.

Concerning the matter, of the distribution of rations, among the colored pauper population, I would report, that rations are being issued to those, who can produce unquestionable evidences, that they are suffering, and have no means of support. Every precaution, is taken to prevent imposition, and to avoid giving encouragement, to idleness, by supplying those who are capable of providing for themselves - These people are absolutely destitute, and entirely dependent upon the Government, for their sustenance - During the warm months, they could get along tolerably well, with vegetable, food, but now what they subsist upon they must pay for, or beg.  As they are all old and infirm, and unable, to obtain employment, unless the Government takes