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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20
From California,

.IeIW uIh SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10.
B. Olmet has been sentenced to be hung on
the 22d of January, for the murder of James
Irwin, in January last.
Hon M. Hall McAllister, late Judge of the
U. S. Circuit Court, died this morning. .it
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

A CARD.-"The Association for the Relief
of Aged, INDECENT Women" hereby acknow-
lodges the receipt of three generous donations,
viz: twenty-five dollars (s25) from the Chest
nut Street Methodist Church; an anonymous
gift of one hundred dollars ($10o), and be-
quest of one thousand dollars Isl ,00O) from
the late Miss Mary Ann Browne of this city. :
ELIZABETH MoUNTFoRT, Treasurer.
Portland, December IS, 1865. | ~ IS
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From Rashfnnton.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
The Secretary of State has received a tele-
gram dated yesterday, from the Governor of
California, representing that the, Legislature
of that State has ratified the Constitutional
Amendment abolishing slayery.
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Chicago Markets.

-.,ztrt.t.ss r.--s.t.s - CHICAGO, Dec. 10.
Four-d CtEG tfNH aENEIWttt
Wheat-dull and declined 1 q II; sales at 2s3
Corn-active al 4oc for No. i, and 10 q 42c for
No. 2.
Oats-dull at 25a a 26c. .E5G
High Wines--dull. .t..s.. S. trsfst ss..,...s
Provisians-dull and almost nominal. - y as ~
Hogs-in moderate supply; sales at 81 q 81 for me-
dunn to choice Dressed Hogs not so firm; sales at
10 a IL. s.s,
Receipts-3,5oo bbls. of -four, 1880 bushels Of
wheat a. 900 bushels of corn 1000 bushels of oats
Shipments IS 900 bbls. -four. a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20
Disastrous Fire.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec 49,
A fire at Owensburg, KY, on Friday con-
sumed a block of buildings on the corner of
I'd and Stann streets, occupied as business
houses by Messrs. Blair, Rosenfeld, Roths-
child and Others. Loss s25o,0O0 an 80
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

For an irritated throat, cough or cold,
Browns Bronchial Troches are offered
ed with the fullest confidence in their efficacy.
They have been thoroughly tested, and main
tain the good reputation they have justly &C
quired. As there are limitations, be sure to
obtain the genuine. Mw&F
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Negroe. Sentenced 70 Z s Ia e y :

WILMINGTUN, Dtl, DEC. To-
Two negro men, named John Walker and
Robert Mckay, convicted OF larceny by the
New Hanover County court, have been SEN
fenced to be sold into servitude for period
not exceeding five years. The sentence is
agreeable to the laws for the State in relation
to freedmen before the war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

THEATRE-This evening is last but three
OF the performance of Winslow & Co.'s Dram
attic Combination. Those who wish to wit
ness decidedly good acting must improve the
present opportunity. A rich bill is offered for
tonight as may be seen by the advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20
Great Inducements
FOR PARTIES WISHING TO BUILD.

NNHE subscribers offer for sale large quantity OF
j. desirable building lots in the West End or the
city, lying on Vaughan, Pine, Neal Sarton tnomas,
ment. Danfofth. Orange and Salem Streets. y ga
They will sell on credit of from one to ten years,
II desired Nv the purchasers and to parties who will
hu;id honsss or satisfactory character, they acH dd
vance. II desired, one fourth o. the cost Of building, on
conpleiion 9rfhe Ao.ise. From parties who build I'M
: Inniv every day except Sunday, from nine to ten
4 H. at the office of the subscribers, where plans
nav be seen, and full particulars obi aimed.
j. B. BROWN & SONS.
Portland. May 8, 1896. q .tala- ,aay4h
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Arrest of the Pirate semmes.

- MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 16.
Raphael ]. Semmes, of the pirate Alabama
was arrested last evening by orders from WASH
ington, and is now en- route North under guard.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20
Cumberland National Bar K.

rNHE Stockholders of the Cumberland National
i Bank Of Portland are hereby notified that there
win be meeting Of the Stockholders at their Bank
Ing Room, on Thursday, the 18th day of January,
and the transaction Of any other business that may
come before them.
sl SAMUEL SMALL, Cnahier.
Dec. 16, 1sa5.--dc1Sdlm VI - - = -'dll
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Second National Bank,

TUE Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders Of the
Second National Bank " iIlbe held at their Bank
ing Room, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of January
next, at p NJ. for the choice offve Directors, and
tor any other business that may legally before
them. 49,. o. S-'-
W. H. STEPHENSON. Cashier.
DecT, 1865, sr f,i Il dc9dtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

DIVIDENDS The Casco National and Mercbants
National, declare Dividends ina prl and October the
lst National, Canal National, Cumberland National
2Hd National and National Traders in Jan and July.
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CaScO National Bank.

TINE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF aaThe
Il Casco National Bank OF Portland" for the elee-
other business that may legally come before them,
viii be held at thei Banking House on TUESDAY,
the 9th day of January next, at o'clock p. M. 81
e. p. GERRISH, Cashier.
Dec 8, 1855. -aAT 10 dc9d1m
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Annual Meetings.
Canal National Bank.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders Of
1.-THE Canal National Bank of Portland" for the
election Of seven Directors and for the transaction of
any other business that may legally come before them
VIII be held at their Ban ing House ON Tuesday the
9th day Of January next, at O'Clock p. M.
decl1dtd b. G. SOHERBY Cashiar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20
Cincinnati Markets !, .

.gJst CINCINNATI, Dec. 10.
Flour dull and unchanged. Hogs weak at 10 20 q
10 90 nett asked; Receipts 200 head. Provisions
tending downward. Mess Pork declined to 26 80,
closing dull. Lard offered freely at tic, with small
sales; prime city at 16ac. Whiskey dull at 25 ID
Gid 1882 1i3' SSH II
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Merchants National Bank

NHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Shareholders in
day, January 9, 1866, at 10 O'clock M for the pur
pose Of electing Drec. for the ensuing YEAR de-
Gliding whether they VIII increase the capital stock of
the Bank change the value Of the shares to $1Oe
each, and for the transaction OF any other business
that may legally come before them. . - =
esl7l.-- Per order: II ri = 4.l s-~.ratr (
dec11dtd CHARLES PAYsON, Cashier. 10
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READ On. HUGHES advertisement, in another
column. In his speciality DR.. Hughes 10 uneuuaiIed
BY any physician In this country.
Jan 1-Wiy
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

Portland Daily Press Stock List.
CORRECTED BY WIN. H. WOOD & SON,
;tock and Exchange Broker, Exchange ST., Portland
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The National Traders Bank.

TUE Stockholders of this Bank are hereby notified
IL that their Annual Meeting viii be held at their
airy next, at o'clock p. M, to choose FIVE Directors
for the ensuing year. and to act on any other BUSH
ness that may legally come before them. p
- EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Portland, Dec 8, 1885. Ltd = : -
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MEDICAL ELECTRICITY
DR.. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician,

Nearly Opposite the United States Hotel,
WHERE he would respectfully announce to the
w citizens of Portland and vicinity that he has
located in this city. During the two
years we have been In this city, we have cured some
OF the worst forms Of disease in persons who have
tried other forms OF treatment in vain and curing
patients i'm so short time that the question Is ofte
asked, do they stay cured? To answer this Question
we win say that all that do not stay cured we win
doctor the second time without charge.
DR. ID. has been practical Electrician for tyeur-
one years, and Is also regular graduated physeiah
Electricity Is perfectly adapted to chronic diseases In
the form Of nervous or sick headache; neuralgia m
the head, neck, or extremities; consumption when
involved; acute chronic rheumatism scrofula HID
diseases, white swengs, spinal diseases, curvature
Of the spine, contracted muscles, distorted limbs
palsy or paralysis, st. Vtas' Dance. Deafness STAN
mering or hesitancy Of Speech dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, constipation and liver complaint ples-we cure
every case that can be presented; asthma bronehi-
tis structures OF the chest and all forms Of female
complaints. u Ill1 7. : = -
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Canterburys, or Music Racks,
WITH another invoice of splendid italian Chairs,
w just received and for sale by
BURROUGHS & HUDSON.
Dec 1B-dtf
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To Let.
SINGLE and Suits Of Rooms furnished or un-
- furnished to let, with or without board, at II
Free Street. II Gfl5 77FElFf|
Respectable transient hearders accommodated.
Dec 19-d1w# p &
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TEETH, TEETH! TEETH.

DR.. d. still continues to Extract Teeth by ELEc-
TRICITY WITHOUT PAIN. Persons having decayed
teeth stumps they wish to have removed for reset
ting he would give q polite invitation to call.
Superior ELECTRO MAGNETIC MAsHINFs for sale
for family use, with thorough instructions.
DR.. d. can accommodate lew patients with board
and treatment at his house..
Office hours from so'clock A. VI. TO IL NJ; from
to p. NJ and to In the evening.
Consultation free. noy1tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-20

Who have cold hanas and feet; weak stomachs lame
and weak backs; nervous and sick headache; diz=s-
ness and swimming in tho head, with indigestion and
constipation OF the bowels pain In the side and back
ternal Cancers; tumors polypus, and all that long
train of diseases win find In Electricity sure means
of cure. For painful menstruation, too prohise
menstruation, and all of those long line of troubles
with young ladies Electricity Is certain specific
and will, in short time, restore the sufferer to the
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

The house, but she cried hersel: 10 sleep
for Joy tha, night because she had looked
upoG his face.
The uext afternoon, lawyer Brown sat
alone in his office. when the door was
opened quickly and in walked Mr.. Dick
Brown. having a mein OF suSdued indigna-
lion and hauteur He weut directly TO the
business Of inqui.ng Olives address Mr..
Brown gave ii quite readily and coufteousiy,
only saying, as Dick turned TO 60
4 ,nink Miss Hudson will be pleased 10
see you, Mr.. Brown
lmperinence, mu.lered Dick How
does he know whether she will or not 4
ltwasnr halt an hour before he was with
Otise. And it wasn't any longer than ii
took 10 make explanation and kiss each 9TH
er beforehhs quarrel was made up and so
ends my siory-,he story which lawyer B.
told his little blue-eyed wife that Writer, as
they sal together in the cosy little Parlor o:
their new house e-keeping establishment.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

COLUMBUS Cox THE GUERRILLA This no.
iorious character has been prowIng about
the southern part OF Kenton county for
about three months. He claims 10 have a
rowing commission from the rebel authori-
ties to enlist len in the rebel service, and
steal horses. HIS fat her lives on Cruises
creek, about seven miles south of lndepen
dence, and he has a brother in-law who
lives a few miles further down the same
creek, in an out of the way place. Many
suppose that he m axes this latter place bis
headquarters, as he is frequently seen in
that vicinity Not long since he made his
appearance at parry at MIR. Seabury
Armstrong;, and played the violin for the
company to dance by. He was on that oc-
casion armed with two large navy revolvers,
and boasted of his ability 10 go where he
pleased as he knew every movement mad e
by The Union forces. There are several OF
the rebel farmers sons in that vicinity with
him and Others who do not belong 10 hfs
party hnow all about his whereabouts, and
keep him posted. They frequently visiI
Coving,on and learn all they can about mil
itary affairs and post up their leader. These
accomplces frequently get on spree, and
disturb villages and neighborhoods, and
then disappear, as may be inferred, TO the
retreat of their chief.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29
Inauguration Hymn.

All hailthe power of Abrams name,
Let white iolks proslrale fall
Bring forth the coIored gentleman,
And make him lord of all.
Let white folks no more lift their heads,
Nor dare his acts remove
OF mighty Lincoln-Abram First,
Who freed the ones we love.
Stand by and heed the chieflain's cry
More men we want than that;
Said he to pomPous General Fry,
Where will you ''come out al"
My proclamation has gone forth,
The wheel again must Iurn,
To take the boobies of the North,
''To whom il may concern"
Let Constitution and the Rights
or States no more be known,
For we have made the Sambo race
Superior 10 our own.
For this we've fought, for this we've
prayed,
The nalion's life have given,
Lord send the white folks all 10 hell
The nigeers all 20 heaven.
And Lord, when done with earth
Give 10 our chosen baud,
OF woody hesds-sweet scented crew
A place at thy right hand.
s..
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Eruption Of HOunt Vcsuvius- Terrific Spec
fqfla


Extract oi letter from Florence, Feb ls.l
Those who may have seen an eruption
OF Mount Etna can form an adequate idea
of this tremendous spectacle The crater
is about six Kilometres in circumiefence,
with four horrible, principal mouths, which
eject enormous stones 10 q height of not
less than one kilomeire. The lava is rather
brittle compared with that OF previous erup- I,
lions, but has certain smell of sulphur
and preserves an intense heat II flowed
rapidly the first TWO days, during which il
advanced from 70 10 13 miles. Subse-
quently 10 this il advanced much slower.
the lava making it's way under that frat
formed lide water under frozen river. "A
cloud OF dust hung over its course and woe
TO him who met il with the wind blowing
towards him. The eruption is limited 10
the fooi of Mount Fromenlo, and threatens
the territory of Piedmonte and Linguagros.
sa two considerable districts. This stream
OF lava, which caused serious appreheh-
Sions tor Clare, divided into seven branches
aud destroyed Whatever il encountered with
incredible votaclty. The great proprietors
have suffered immense losses, and the
small farmers are reduced to The most ex-
lrene misery. Descending q small valley
the lava formed bill which covered and
Joined the two Mounts Arsi, before divided
by plain. when The lava, dividing in three
streams. occupied an area of one mile. 4,
is his branch which is invading The distric,
OF MascaIi on the north. The breadth of
the lava is not greater than eight nor les.
than SIX kilometres. On Mount Struneddos
| the fire has separated into two streams. the
most considerable of which flows in a
/ norlherly direction, and is DESCENDING upon
The village of La ViAa in q stream about n
mile in breadth. The oiher branches.
though less con siderable, still cause grave
apprehensons. 1t appeared that after The
frs! eight days this dreadful scource was
or The point of ceasing, but upon the night
of the 9Th, which was preceded by a terri.
BILE storm lasting two days, great eauh-
quake was felt which opened the drsls.
with fresh vigor.
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GREE SUNDAY. y

Sunday, with our Liberals is a day
devoted by general consent TO m;scellane>
Gus Ieciuring. The hour for the mos part,
is halt past ten in the morning, three in the
afternoon or half past seven in The evening.
The themes al the discretion OF the lee
turef, except that il p considered rude, in
our present mixeS SpoPuIalion, to INTRODUCE
the subject of revealed or positive religion.
In view OF all The views that now gather
TO know the view of any given>speaker, it
would hardly be considered good manners
10 say anything irritating about sim or>the
way of getting rid OF it, Somebody migh&
drop in and ieaI hurt al the insinualion. -
Accordingly we find our Sunday lectuT-
ers with great consistency have generally
selected aod advertised as good Sunday
leaders-Au:ipo (lhis is the safeUtj-
Ihen Llberiy-Tem perance-lron clsds-
aeks-ConstiIuiional Amendment
the Black Vole-our Vice Presideni-our
Governor-our Mayor-the last tipped table
or the last CALLED wrist. But now that these
tnkling cymbals have no more changes TO
be rung on them We were favored last
Sabbath with eloquent essays by no less
Than six chosen Ihelorcans on the evils Of
dirty streets and Gingy cellars, with what
have been called admirable plans for coax
ing slow capitalists 10 make six per cenL
out OF eligible fats
Zone further reform is necessary.
Let The Rev disappear from the sdyerlis-
er's Eame, and leave doxologies and bene-
dictions 10 those who choose TO tall behind
their lime. In this equality OF torn, lee
lures on seven -Ihrlies used up railroads
and delicate Diseases will stand as right
fully announced for the 'emancipaIed Sab
bath dissertations on The Deluge or ser
mons on the Saints"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

CORRUPTION AT THE VERY DooR or rae
WHITE HoUsE.-The Hon. Emerson Eth
rid ee. publishes letter showing that the
Presidents private doorkeeper -O'Leary
has been in the habit of receiving money
10 admit visitors, and has procured the par
don OF rebel prisoners for $40 each. Ether.
idge says that he refuses 10 admit persons
whose business heknows TO be that OF ask
ing release of prisoners, and then proposes
10 take the papers and have the release
granted tor a money confederation. He
gives the history OF on transaction OF this
kind, iu which he gives the date aud the
names OF Tie party, What an honest ad>
mi1islraiion of affairs We are having under
honest Old Abe
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

The FIVE CRADLES "A mau VINO had
been drinking more lhan.wss good tor aim
decided 10 attem pl gaining hts ted without
disturbing MS wife sGd provoking a iec-
lure. He reached ,he door.of his room,
and after runinatog tor few moments OF
Ibe mater, thought If he could reach fhe
oedposI, aud hole or 10 that while be Zip
ped of his apparel The teat wouI he accom-
pIshed Unfortunately for MS scheme
cradle stood 10 direct line with the bed
posi-, about the middle OF the floor OF
course. when his shins came in contact
with II, he pitched over it, and upon gain
ing an erect position, ere an equilibrium
was established, he went over il backwards,
in an equally summary manner Again he
struggled TO his teet and bent foremost over
the bower OF infant happiness. AT length
with the fifth fall his patience became ex-
hau,ted. and The obstacle was vet TO be
overcome. Ia desperation he cried or 10
his sleeping partuer, Wife ! Wiie how
many cradles have YOU 2ol in The mouse 2
I've fallen over five, aud here's another be-
fore me !"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

A BAD PRAcTrcs Many yersons who uss
kerosene lamps are in The habit when go
ing 10 bed or when leaving a room for
short time, of turning The wick down low
IN Older 10 save irife of the consumption
OF oil. The consequence is that the air oil
the room soon becomes viiiated by The un-
consumed oil vapors, by tie gas produced
by combustion, and also by the minute par.
ticles OF smoke and SCOT which are thrown
of Air thus poisoned is deadly in lis ef-
iecis, and the wonder s that more persons
are mol Immediately aud fatally injured by
breathing it. Irritation and inflammation of
the throat and lungs, head ache, dizziness
and nausea are among lis effects.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29


FAsr AGE The Erie Pa } Dispatch con-
tans The following examples Of the pro-
gressive spirit of the age:
A man residing in Spring township, Erie
county, buried his second wife on Tuesday,
November /, 1864, and on the 18th, sley en-
days afier, married again. His frat vile
died abou, year ago, and he was FIVE
weeks in finding a second.
case which occurred in Dryden, New
York, however, leaves the Erie, Pa, case
lar behind Tor enterprise. A man in that
town had the misfortune 10 loose his wifs
on Sunday. on Monday had married his
servant girl on Tuesday they attended the
funeral of the deceased together, las new
wife wearing the old ones clothes.
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TIE MECHANIC.


Yonder he goes with sturdy tread,
.Toiline hard Tor. HE honest bread
Sleeves nproIled and cheeks high flushed:
While the city streets yet are hushed
20 The strong mechanic W
The sinewy- armed mechanic
With his broad chest swelling 10 the stroke
-Of the hammer against the lusty oak
Driving the nail with hearty will
Whisllins or ,cairolIing-never stiii-
Bui ever ia labor doing His viii,
Who loves the noble mechanic.
Thoughts Of FIRE and words Of flame,
off are the allies OF earthly lame
But to he The rock from the vaunting cone,
And 20 change 10 blessings The fiinly Stone
These DO the mechanic
Tie sinewy armed mechanic.
Giving bis baby what God gave nim,
Force of muscle aud vigor of limb
Scornieg The fear that his boys she'll be,
The pampered " weaklings OF luxury,
Or his girls sair puppets Tor men 10 see
The brawny- -backeG mechanic
T l-Stilsat
But mind speak of The real thing
Not of the Kind WI no shout and sing
And smoke at ths tavern. and cure abroad,
And who,care Tor neither themselves nor
God rr
Bat the irne, the earnest mechanic,
The clean, whiie-soued mechanic;
The man " no rolishes heart and mind,
While he frames the window and shapes
the blind,
And uiers his Iho't with an honest tongue,
Thai rs sell as irue "a his hinges are hnng
This Is the nobleman among
The noble band oil mechanics.
God The Maker 1reveiend say,
He is worker both night and dav-
Framer oil skies, aud builder Of hills,
Measuring wofIIs by The space tie nils
He IS The master mechanic;
Making palace ot every -taf-
Fashiouing out ol the air, car
For The sun 10 speed on his royal way,
Over the ire-whiie track of ihe day
Yes, God has abored-Iabors away
fake cheer, then, nohse mechanic!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

A WoMAS's ELysIuM To make q young
lady six feet deep in happiness give her
two canary birds, twenty yards OF silk,
crnoline skirt uice, cream, several rose
buds, squeeze of the hand, and the prom
ise OF new bonnet. II she dom. melt, il
will be because she can't.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

In The ellie of Wlberorce," is the fol-
lowing entry in his diary "~eu, to hear
Mr.. Foster. Felt much devoted and won
dered al a man who fell asleep during the
psalms. During the sermon, reni to sieep
myseB'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-29

In a speech in the House tie other day,
Fernando Wood said that he calculated the
present and prospective public debt at ST.
sos 600 600. or more than the combine
debts of ENGLAND. France. Russia, Anstria.