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co-laborers in working out its sublime causes, as traced by its philosophers and Statesmen, in their exalted aspirations for the perfection and establishment of a government founded in the unity and happiness of its people, And in claiming an undeniable right to share in its successes, or as they may elect, to repose in the beams of its glory, They also expect to partake alike of the shame, humiliation and woes attendant upon its defeat. But be assured that whatever civil and political advantages may have been secured or may in the future [[strikethrough]] may [[/strikethrough]] by wise and prudent legislation be granted this [[projects?]], They will cling to them with the tenacity of death and abandon only in the Throes of dissolution.

Labor &c
The freed people, generally, having no other occupation, are busily engaged in that afforded by agricultural pursuits, and in consequence of the prevalence of storms, during the month, have been unable to prepare fields which at this date last season were seeded, A daily succession of favorable weather is desirable if, for no other reason than to hush the voice of Croakers who are predicting short crops and starvation.

Destitutes.
All applicants for "Bureau aid" during the month have been referred to the County, and with success. Individuals, unable or unwilling,- as the case may be,- to pay, in money the tax levied, to meet the legitimate expenses of the Counties of this Division have been permitted, to return the value thereof in Corn, bacon &c Thus a sufficient quantity of food, has been obtained, to meet all demands made upon the Overseers of the poor, And owing to the pecuniary impoverishment of the people generally, Medical Attendance when absolutely