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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

a Cincinnati paper of the 9th ult.
says the Ohio river is open below that
place, and that there are not less than
one bundrs d thousand barrels of flour
in tue towns upon the Ohio river, from
Pii,sbarg to its mouth, waiting clear
river and good stage Of water to be sent
TO market.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

csraiiy Tor their pains. Having done this, he
would send his carts and cause them 10 be
carried TO such place of the highway us
needed nending. Sir Matthew Hale died
1916, aged sixty seven ears.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

The correspondent of a neighboring
paper, says ian old maid is not SO great
nuisance as a dozen yeIping dogs"
Tia: fellow ought to be hung for his
gallantIy.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

dressed 10 him was--"I can't see it,""!.
don't see it," 81 cant wee that at all. ("
At last Mr.. Hall took a letter from his
pocket, and wrote on tho back of il with a
pencil, IN small letters, the word Con.
"Do you see that !'
eyes"
He then covered il with piece OF gold.
"Do you see il now ?"
emo"
~ must wish you good morning, sir ," said
Hall, and left him TO his medilations
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16

rendering no service TO, the Government q
the United States, with the names OF such Of
hcers, oragents, or deputies, the sums or sal
ares paid to each, and the times ofservice o
each, respectively.
8. RESOLVED, That the various Executiv,
officers, in replying TO 'he foregoing resolu
lions, be requested, at the same time, 10 fur
nish statement of tho period at which on,
innovations not authorized by law, il sucl
exist, had their origin: their causes, and tn.
necessity which has required their coi,inu
ance.
6. RssoIred, That the Secretary Of IN.
Navy be directed to furnish this committee
with the report, or copy ofthe report. OF John
r. Van Ness and Amos Kendall, commits.
sioners appointed by authority ofths Presi-
dent oil The United States, TO receive and re
port such testimony as might he offered
!ouching certain charges preferred by Mr..
Hanson Gassaway, relative 10 the condemns
ton, and delivery TO him, of sundry pieces
OF ordnance ut Washington arsenal and GER
tain other charges connected with sundry
contracts, and other matters connected with
the Office OF the Navy Commissioners, which
commissioners sat during The year 1893.
"A true copy from the Journal.
Attest: B. F. HALLETT, Clerk.
=" H.ete|e committee ~ the xf0uSe 10 tRQGirc
anfoM Executive Depa, tn,ents, &c.
January 23d. 1897.
The following resolutions were adopted i.
and the chairman directed 10 furnish the Pre-
sldent of The United States with CODY ftbe
same:
Resolved, That the President of the
United States be requested, and the heads of
The several Executive Departments be di>
rected, 10 furnish this committee with list
or lists ofall officers, or agents, or deputies,
who have been appointed or employed and
paid, since the 4th of March, 1929, TO the lst
Ut December last, If any, without authority
Oh law, or whose names are not contained in
the last printed Register of public officers,
commonly called the "E;ue Book by the
president or either of the said heads of De-
partments, respectively, and without nomi-
nation TO, oi the advice and consent of, the
Senate OF the United States showing the
names OF such officers, agents, or deputies,
the sums paid 10 each, the services rendered,
and ny what authority appointed aud paid, s.
what reasons for such appointments.
ResolUsd, Tha, the various Executive of:
ficers, iii replying to the foregoing resolution,
be requested, at the same time, 10 furnish a
statement of the period a. which any limo.
valions not authorized by law, il such exist,
had their origin their causes, and the neces.
SHY which has required their continuance
Attest: Is. Il. HALLETT, Clerk.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-02-16
From the National IntsIigencer.
THE PRESIDENT g. CONGRESS

IL has been for some days understood that
Letter had been addressed by the Presi.
dent OF the United States, 10 the Investiga-
ting Committee (raised in the House of Re>
representatives. upon one OF the passages OF the
Presidents Message) in reply 10 a Resolu-
lion, or To certain Resolutions, of that com.
mittee. Not intending to publish in cur
columns any partial accounts of evidence, SC.
before that committee, we have abstained
from reporting what was publicly spoken of
respecting It's proceedings (including the
Letter. OF which we expected in du g time 10
lay the whole official account before our
readers. We find, however, in the Globe
Of Saturday, that the Letter Of the President
has been published with his sanction, in con-
neXlon with the Resolutions of the commit
lee oy which it appears to have been drawn
forth. We transfer it TO our columns as we
lind 1t, preceded by the Resolutions, and
submit the whole 10 the judgment Of our
readers. They will agree vi lh US, we pre-
sumo, that II IS very extraordinary d0cu-
ment liable 10 various exceptions, OF which,
perhaps, the most material is its claim oi
immunity for Executive officers from inyes-
legations into their conduct by the House OF
Representatives which body, if ever with-
In the sphere offs duty, is empha,icaliy Sc
when IL considers i,selfthe Grand Inquest OF
the Nation, and, in that capacity, calls W il,
nesses TO testify before il. The letter has
Caused, of course, no little sensation, and " i'll
probably fill a memorable page ia history.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

"Ncrer mind. There must be some.
thing very comprehensive in this phrase OF
"Nevcr mind" for we do not recoloct 10
have ever Witnessed quarrel in the street,
at theatre, public room or elsewhere, in
which il has not been the standard reply to
all belligerent parties. "Do you call your
self a gentleman, sir!'-"Nevcr mind, SIR
''Did offer to say any thing to the young
woman, sirl''-"Never mind, SIR" sDo you
want your head knocked against the wall,
sir ?''-"Nover mind, sir" 1t is observable,
too, that there would appear to be some hid
den taunt in this universal "Nevcr mind"
which rouses more indignation in the bosom
of the individual addressed than the most
lavish abuse could possibly awaken.--Thc
Pickwick Papers.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

M USIC STORE.--MUSICAL IN
Nu SHIPMENTS of every kind, and in
great variety, kept constantly on hand and Tor
sale at the Detroit Bookstore, (old stand OF ..
Wells, dceeased) where those wishing to pur-
chase are invited TO call and examine for them.
selves. The following articles can be found
among the stock now on hand:
Two very superior German Violincelles,
Kent Bugles, Post Horns, Hunters Pocket do
Flutes with from one to eight keys,
Pitch pixies, Tuning forks, Violin mutes,
Capo D'Astros, Guitars, with single and doub-
lcbottoms, small Bugles, Pandean Pipes,
Buple crooks and shanks, Violin bridges,
Pegs and bows, Piano and Guitar strings,
Flies, common and extra, Flageolets and Clar-
ionets, Violins, an extensive assortment, among
which are to be found one of the celebrated
stamp of Breton one Of CIaudofs famed in
struments, and one containing the stamp OF
Thomson, Admirers of the Violin are invited to
cali and examine these celebrated instruments.
Just received as above large ASSORTMENT of Pr
ANO MUSIC, well assorted;
Piano instructors, Preceptors for the flute, fife,
&C., Admired airs for the flute, violin, kent
bugle and fageolet,
Also. LAccordeon, Mouth harmonicons,
Portable music desks, Bass and snare drums,
&c. &c. /
AS soon as navigation opens, every addition
which the market requires will be received, and
the assortment kept full. Pianofortes will be con-
startly.kept on hand, together with all the ne,c
music as soon as it is published. Music Associd-
items will be furnished with every thing in this
line, on the most reasonable terms.
l.. L.. MORSE.
Detroit June 90, 1886. lyl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

IL, doors below the Mansion House, Main
street. WIN. GALL1GAN respectfully informs
the public that he continues his business at the
above stand, where he manufactures and keeps
constantly on hand every description OF CABINET
Work, comprising Sofas, Couches, Sideboards,
Secretaries, bureaus, Book Gases, Wardrobes,
Pier, Centre, Card d Toilet Tables, Scroll
bottom, Tea do. Ladies' Work do. and Stands,
Music Stools, &c. On hand full assortment
of White and Egyptian Marble Tops, for Centre
and Pier Fables, Bureau Tops and Wash Stands.
Likewise, every description of BEDSTEADS,
and atl,other articles in the Cabinet line.
He has in his employment first rate workmcn,
and his materials are as good as can be procured
in the country or in Newly and he hattefs
himself that no shop in the western part OF the
ssate~can turn out finer and more substantial
work, with greater promptitudc.
He also keeps constantly on hand, Mahogany
Curl Maple and Painted Grccian CHAIRS; Ike
wise, Scroll, Crown, and Roll Top Fancy do, TO-
gcther with common Windsor, and most other
Kinds, all of which will be sold twenty-five pei
cent cheaper than can be purchased in this market
Cooks Patent Mahogany Knobs, Mahogany
boards and venecrs, and varnish, for sale at the
most reasonable prices. His friends are particu.
larry invited to give him call, and patronage
generally is respectfully solicited.
Buffrio, June 90, 1886. lyl
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

A Snow Storm in Vermont. an
nexed sketch OF real snow storm is from
a late letter.
"Ncver talk to mo again about snow
storms; you know nothing about them.
| wish you could just peep at the snow here;
we are almost buried in it. Absolutely
when Jimmy went ON Monday morning to
milk the cows, he was obliged to jump out
Of the second story window, the doors could
not be opened of course he was buried,
but as tho snow was light, he scrambled
out. In the course Of the day, with the as
sistance of mon and horses, we got a little
cleared out, so that it was possible to get to
the wood shed at least"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
AMERICA AND ENGLAND.


THoUGH ages long have past
Since our fathers left their home,
Their pilot in the blast,
Der untravcl'd seas to roam;
Yet lives the blood of England in our veins
And shall we not proclaim
That blood of honest fame,
Which no tyranny can tame,
BY its chains
While tho language, free and bold
Which the bard of Avon sung,
In which our Milton told
How the vault of Heaven rung,
When Satan, blasted, fell with all his host,
While these with reverence meet,
Ten thousand echoes greet,
And from rock to rock repeat,
Round our coast.
While the manners, while the arts
That mould nations soul,
Still cling around our hearts,
Between let ocean roll,
Our joint communion breaking with the sun,
Yet still from either beach,
This voice of blood shall reach,
More audible than speech,
"WE ARE ONE"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

NEW GOODS.-Thc subscribers give
~ notice to their old friends and customers,
and the public generally, that they now
receiving large supply of goods, direct from N.
NJ, selected with great care: the wines and
liquors purchased from the importers and war
rantcd TO be pure article--which they offer for
sale at wholesale and retail as cheap as can be
procured from any other house in this city; a.
mong which are the following, viz.
SUGARS.-Brown, Porto Rico, brown
HAVANA, loaf, lump, Muscovado.
MOLASSES.--Sugar house, West
India.
COFFEE.-Java and Rio.
TEAS.--Imperial, pouchong, young by.
son, hyson skin, hyson skin in catty boxes
ID lbs. each for family use, and in canisters
of 2 lbs. each.
WINES.--Port, Madeira, Tenerif, mus.
cat, Gibraltar cherry, Champagne, Roderer
brand, prints and quarts silver tops, claret,
Malaga, Burgundy.
PORTER.-London and Philadelphia
pints and quarts.
acknowledgements, Pellon, Peach,
Cogniac, Bordeaux.
st. Croix and Java rum; Holland and
American gin.
TOBACCO.-Cavendish, large and
small papers, fancy papers do ID. and half
lbs, canisters do.
SNUFF.--Macaboy, American gents,
Rappee, Scotch.
CIGARS.--Principe, Crown, Dos ANA
Cos, Pellon, American, Alexandria.
| Together with large supply of raisins, figs,
prunes, almons, hard and soft SHE'LL Madeira
nuts, pea nuts, filberts, Brazil nuts, nutmegs
saleratus, indigo, lead, ginger, English canister
powder, Cassia, Pimento, pepper, alspice, cod
fish, herring, mackerel corks, bath brick, sweet
oil, ground coffee, pepper sauce, mustard ID. !
| ID and ID. Windsor soap great variety, black
ing, sardines, starch, Saltana raisins, currants
Tamarinds, assorted cordials, ground pepper, Pc
mcnto and Cassia; lemon, raspberry and straw
berry syrups, lucifcr and loco foco matches ca
pres, olives, cocoa, wine, vinegar, assorted spi
ces, etc. etc.
ALSO a handsome assortment of knives ant
forks, carvers, pocket knives, drks, razors, scis
sors, shears, iron timed spoons, plated do pow
der TASKS, molasscs gates, iron dog collars, bras
do, cork screws, razor straps fish lines hemp d,
chalk do; Dressing combs, pocket wallets, class
do, memorandum books, fine wallets, pencille,
pens, silver pencils, percussion caps, poke
compasscs hair, shaving, tooth, hat, clothes
crumb and shoe brushes; snuff boxes, wir
selves, Irvine reels, shaving boxes, wood ra
traps, clothes lines, hemp, and MANILA hos /,
3 and rope, nails of various sizes. Tosethe
with many other articles, too numerous to men
ton in this advertisement. Call and see.
C. M. g. l.. M. BULL.
| 1915 vi
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
SMITH a BOWMAN, having rccoiv

which consists of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardcare, Cut
Terry, Medicine, Crockery School Books,
Blank Books, Boots and Shoes, Looking
Glasses, Windouc Glass, Z By 9, Shy 10,
and 10 By IL.
All of which they offer for the lowest cash pri-
ces. They would also inform their friends and
customers, both in st. Joseph and Kalamazoo
Counties, that their FIGURING mill will be in OPP
Grafton by the 9th February, when they will be
ready to answer all orders for Touring and bar
reling, or grinding Custom work.
They would further give notice that all persons
living on the south side of the river, and coming
TO mill or to trade at their store, they will give
them pass which shall pay their Ferriage across
to and from Three Rivers.
Three Rivers, Jan. 80, 1897. 3ltf
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From Bulwer's Ricnzi

From Bulwer's Renzi
LOVES EXCUSE FOR SADNESS.
CnIDE not, beloved, if oft with thee
feel not rapture wholly;
For aye, the heart that's flpd with love,
Runs DER in melancholy.
To streams that glide in noon, tho shade
From summer skies is given;
So, if my breast reflects tho cloud,
IT'S but the cloud of Heaven!
Thine image glass'd within my soul
So well the mirror kecpeth,
That, chide me not, if with tho light
The shadow also sleepeth.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
CONSTANTINE REPUBLICAN,
MUNGER a COwDERY,


- among which are----
Leather and cloth bound, cheap Instruments
Definition and common English READERS;
Blake's Historical Reader;
Webster's and Walkers Dictionaries
Woodbridge's and Olney's Biographies & Att;
Parlcy's Geography and Tales; mars;
Kirkham's, Murray's and Greenleaf's Gram
Dabolrs, Ostrander's and Colburns Arithmetic;
Blake's Natural Philosophy;
Introductory Reader, Juvenile Instructor.
For sale by MUNGER g. COWDERY.
:, Constantine, July 81, 1886.
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a trarelter'S trick.-During a period of
very active opposition between the rival
coach proprictors OH the Wexford road, the
down coach stopped at Ra;hnew, in the
county of Wicklow, to breakfast: this re-
past SO indispensable to traveller among
the Wicklow mountains, was delayed under
various pretcnces, till the coachman's horn
announced the moment of departure in
vain the passengers demonstrated against
this precipitancy he must drive TO time and
could not delay. When at length he had
succeeded in getting his grumbing compa-
ny together, one gentleman was found want
ing and on ''minc host' opening the door
of the breakfast room, he found him quietly
seated at the deserted table.
"The coach will be off, exclaimed The
landlord.
Sand so would | too, could | have
got spoon 10 eat my egg" replied the
guest.
"a spoon, sir p
Yes sir, spoon"
"Why, why, where arc all my spoons.
Stop, stop, stop, coach; Jack, Pat, Joe, run,
every one OF you: stop Inc horses-stop
the coach till get my spoons" vociferated
the landlord while struck with consterna.
ton, each looked to his neighbor for an ex-
PLANTATION of the scene.-ln minute a
a crowd had collected around the carriage,
to whom the robbery of the spoons was de-
tailed, with the resolution Of the host that
all the passengers should be searched with
the assistance of his party. He was about
commencing his operation, when out walk
ed the dilatory passenger from the break
fast table, who Immediately demanded what
was the matter?
"Mater :" roared out the landlord, shave
| not been robbed of dozen silver spoons
by some of your rascally company-and
your BLACKBOARD coachman preventing me
from searching"
Thea drive on, Paddy, al's right" ex-
claimed the wag, and turning TO the cxaspe-
rated host, he said "look into the teapot for
your spoons, and for the future make more
haste with your breakfast"
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

Publishing The bans.-Jonathan present.
cd himself and his intended to the minister,
for the purpose of being married. Being
asked il they had been published, he replied,
40, | guess so--for told it to Uncle Ben,
and he told his wife of it, more than week
ago.-N. III. Herald.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
.RESH GOODS.-T

NRESH GOODS.-The seubscriber has
mon colored do; dark prints sheetings; wool
ON blankets; Canton flanncsi wooden socks
wooden gloves, lined cotton do; worsted comfort
ers, &c. &c. Also, supply of cotton batting,
wicking, and wadding; which he will sell to-
gether with his former stock of goods, at the
lowest prices for ready pay.
c. l.. MILLER.
Constantine, Nov. Is 1885, GOV
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

NNHE undersigned hereby gives notice that
IL he will do Conveyancing, take proofs and
Acknowledgements of Deeds, mortgages, take Aft
davits, protest bills and notes for non-payment
and attend to all other business pertainingt to the
duties of his Office.
JAS. EASTMAN JOHNSON.
Notary Public, in and for the County of st. Jo-
seph White Pigeon, March /, 1897. 35tf
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
1yjtO,CE WINES a. LIQUORS.

VJ'rhe subscriber has on hand and for sale,
large assortment Of choice Wines and Liquors,
consisting Of ST. Crcix Rum; New England do. |;
Frepch Brandy Holland Gin Old Whiskey |;
Malay; Winc Port do, Madeira do, French do.
do.s &c. &C., which he offers for sale on the
most liberal terms. TO tavern keepers and 9TH
. who purchase in quantities TO sell ngain,
hbcrul discount will be made.
JOHN g. BARRY.
Constantine, Dec. IA, 1899. 21y
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
D EADY MADE CLOTHING.

- Just received from New York, large as
sortment of Ready Made Clothing, consisting in
part of sattinett vests, cloth do, bombazine do,
silk velvet do, plain silk do, storment do, fancy
Marseies do, Canton flannel drawers, do do
shirts, woollcn do shirts and drawers, blue blan-
ket coats green do. do, brown do. do, ladies'
cloaks, sattinett and moleskin coats; sattinett,
cloth and moleskin pants, velvet and bombazine
stocks, &c. JOHN S. BARRY.
Constantine, October IL, 1885,
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
MILES PILLS AND JULEP.-

WI The Genuine Hygeian Medicine of the
American College of Health. The subscriber
having been appointed District Agent for the
west part of Michigan, for the sale of the above
Medicine, and publications of said College, is pre-
pared to appoint agents, application, in all the
different villages in his district.
Volnia, Mar. l 1897. GEO. FREESE.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
Pa lakes The Nerspaber.-A Young plan.

Pa takes The Newspaper. young plan
ter in the upper part ofthe state of Mssis.
sippi, lately married to beautiful and
highly intellectual lady, after the shoney
moon had passed, was panied 10 Deserve
that hls young bride was thoughtful at times,
and appeared I'd suffer much from ennm
Thinking this might be caused dy the alb.
sence of female companions, he induced
several young ladies', relatives, to make his
house their home, in hopes thereby to rem
der her completely La p. This arrange
ment had not the desired effect. His be-
loved, though apparently joyful and cheer
full while conversing with him, as soon as
the conversation Jagged, rclapsed into the
melancholy mood. Surprised at this, he
fell to bordering the cause; and after
lengthy reflection, he came to the determi-
nation of sending to New York for q piano,
TO be forwarded by the first ship bound for
Natchez, Vicksburgh, or Grand Gulf.
Well, the musical c,mp,nion at length ar
rived-and SPLENDID one it was, of beau
tiful mahogany, ornamcnted and polished,
to the value of $500 bank note. And
then it discoursed such ravishing melody,
as the snowy fingers of the young bride
pressed the keys! The young planter
was in raptures and congratulated him.
sefon having the one thing needful to his
angels complete felicity. Poor man! he
paid but poor compliment to his amiablo
partners intellect, if he thought she could
contentcdly pass her leisure hours in strlIm-
ming pianoforte! He was mistaken,
though "music hath charms" like love, it
is not the only desideratum in this world
for while it pleases the ear and touches
the heart, but ministers not to tho mind
The lady seldom courtcd Apollo and her
husband had the modification of feeling that
he had not yet made his domcil para
disc to "her he adored." AT last, to solve
the riddle Of her discomfort, he asked her if
sho did not at times regret having entered
the marriage state. "Oh no, indeed :" she
replied with earnestness-" never for mo-
ment, have been other than your happy
wife, 6ut -Sometin,eS "Well sometimes
what, dearest" If must tell you thea
sometimes 1 regret you don't take the
newspapers Pa takes a half dozen!'
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

hRUGS.-Lccs pills; gum Myrrh; sup.
II carb. soda; Tartaric acid; Dyotts pills |;
sponge; lucifcr matches; crude borax refined
do; gum camphor crm. tartar red preciptate;
gum Arabic [; African pepper; liquid opodeldock
oil of spike; British oil gum fntida; Rowand's
tonic mixture; tereb vcnot; sweet and castor oil,
&c. &c. JOHN s. BARRY.
Constantine, Oct. l2.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12
SUBSTITUTES FOR CALOMEL,

- Miles Pills, the Genuine Hygeian Medi.
cine of the American College of Health, proves
on trial to possess all the good qualities, and none
of the deleterious consequences of Calomel For
sale by GEO. FREESE.
Volinia. District Agent
Also, III. b. Houston, Kalamazoo; Milo Wins.
low, Allegan; Charles Gregory, Jonesvie Jas.
Heron, Charleston; Shoulder e. Co., Codwater;
Martin G. Whitman, Whitmanville; Kellogg g.
Chaplin, White Pigeon w. A. Sanger e. Co.,
Mottville; w. T.. House g. Co., Constantine I;
Smith Il Bowman, Three Rivers james Smith,
Schoolcraft; Sub gents
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-12

IN The subscriber has Just received and is now
receiving an extensive assortment Of English,
French and American DRY GOODS, Hard.
ware, Crockcry and Glassware, Paints, Oils and
Groceries, all of which he offers for sale to the
citizens of Constantine and vicinity on the most
reasonable terms. ALLEN GOODRIDGE.
Constantine, October 3. 1886.