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example, to corect the loose morals of the colored people; and as the evidence was conclusive as to the guilt of the parties, it was expected they would be bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury. Mr Conrad however released the man, and simply fined the woman $5- and in default, sent her to Jail, and after the lapse of 11 days, went to the jail himself and had her also released.

As the Statute of Feby 27th 1866 par. 4. imposes a fine of not less than $50- nor more than $500, the action of the Mayor in this case would seem rather to encourage immorality, than tend to a proper enforcement of the law - and so feeble a protection of the rights of the married woman who made the complaint, will undoubtedly increase the lewdness so prevalent among the colored population which it has been my aim to correct.

I am, General
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
John A. McDonnell
Capt. & Sub. Asst Com