Governor's Proposal to Oust Factions and Brigands The populace was in terror of widespread looting, but 20 far th have only been 'a. few sporadic cases, Several of the government offices, including the law-court, were apparently given over to the general Public to do what they liked with, and they have been gutted even their floors and ceilings and stair-_ eases, and all day long doors and windows and furniture and planking. were to be seen being carried along. the streets by those who had been lucky enough to get them, old women being specially to the fore. Last! night, which was the critical night, passed quietly, and to-day the People are breathing more free! Tt looks as if these in command. intend that what looting is to be done shall be done by them in their own way.
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