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The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
REEORE JuncE row

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE FOX.
WEDNEsDAY.-In the case of the United States v
William Foster which trial Tuesday, the jury
returned verdict of not guilty.
In the action of Unitsd States Edward a. Mar
wick, smuggling opium, the was dismissed with
out costs. as IA 81 tr
G. f. Talbot Evans & Putpam.
United States Brig }. Polledo, II. 4. Machln,
claimant In this case, which libel against the
brig for smuggling opluin PROCLAMATION the vessel
was declared forfeit. { y. SbAE latsr
u. II. talbot. Evans & Putnam.
IN -4amraHy.--Jolm Curt, hbellant, v steamer H.
IL. Day Libel for damages for cutting down plain
ut sail boat in collision with said steamer, eaus-
ed as is alleged, by the negligence of those in COM
mand on board the steamer. The evidence was put
in, and MIR. Barnes made the argument for respond-
nnts H A
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At Short and Lorings may be found an al
most endless variety Of choice and beautiful
books for children, selected with especial refer
ence to the approaching holidays. Beautiful
picture and toy books, and nursery rhymes il
lustrated in the gayest manner, are among
these. Some beautiful English books for chill
oren, Illustrated very richly in colors, will es-
peclaliy commend themselves to the taste of
the little people.
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STONE FRoNTs.-Most people will be sur
prised to know, that the stone fronts which
adorn many of our reconstructed buildings
are not much more expensive than brick For
instance, we are told that the beautiful front to
the Merchants Bank cost only $4,000, and it is
estimated that the stone for the Libby block on
Middle street, Will cost only $i00 more than
brick. To say nothing of such considerations
as the beauty of the city, handsome buildings
like these are worth more in the market for
sale or to rent, by at least double the extra
cost. Ten per cent of $500 is only $40. Does
not everybody know that store with an at
tractiye front will command 500 more than
another equally commodious but seowhng on
the street with an ugssy brick face?
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SUPREME JUDICIAL no11nr 3,l /.

d CRIMINAL TERN.--TAPLEY J, PREsIpIkG.
WEDNEsDAY-Thomas Armstrong, who had been
convicted OF receiving stolen goods-iron bars from
the lot OF tho late Judge Potter in the Eastern Ceme-
tery-was sentenced to sixty days imprisonnlont in
the County Jail h,
The case ofJ o'Neal, which was on trial Tues
was argued to the jury by Mr. Reed for the accused
and Mr.. Webb for the State. The jurry returned a
verdict OF guilty. His counsel filed motion to set
aside the verdict and for new trial ''- i
Charles ONeal was tried on an indictment cbaru.
ing him with receiving stolen goods-the goods stolen
Dy oom oNeal. He was dcfendei by IMessrs.
Smith & Read. Verdict, guilty. w uf.4N
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L. .C.D.Dow
Secretary pro. tenn.

In the early settlement of our country the
greatest anxiety was, how our people could get
enough of good wholesome food. Now the
manner of living has changed so that many
people really suffer, and enough of every kind
around them. Why is this? 1t is because their
food distresses them Buy one bottle of Mains
Elderberry Wine and you will etrelief Then
buy a case. dec4tf
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Aid f0 Vessels Din isfrnss.

Boston, Dec. 12.
capt. Fengar, of steam revenue cutter Paw
tnXet, has received orders from the Secretary
OF the treasury to cruise until the 1st OF April
from cape Ann around Nantucket Shoals to
Holiness Hole and through Vineyard Sound
1or the purpose of rendering aid to vessels that
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Cotton Rcceipss.

MOBILE, Dec II.
The receipts of cotton at all ports since Sep
tember 1st amount to $4,000 bales. There was
no export of cotton to foreign ports from this
port the past week. From New Orleans the
foreign exports were 10000 bales, nearly all to
England. There was some buying at New Or
leans on English account.
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coLoRADo AND NrpnAskA-rhe Tribune,

COLORADO AND NEBRAsKA-The Tribune's
Washington correspondent says: J
The Committee ON Territories will report
bills for the admission of Colorado and Nebras-
ka, but should the President veto them, it is
very questionable whether they can be passed
over his head. There are several Senator's m,
the Republican side who are opposed to the
conditions which they have adopted, because
they do not allow universal suffrage. They
think it more important just now not to admit
any State which refuses, this right, than at any
other period, inasmuch as that issue is to be
an absorbing one III the future
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School Sessions.

PORTLAND, Dec. IL, 1866.
Mr.. EDIToR:-I understand that the School
Committee have now in discussion the question
whether the High School in this city shall COM
mence at 8 o'clock in the morning, or continue
as at present, half past eight 1 am confident
if the Committee were aware Of the great in
convenience which the present arrangement
entails upon both parents and children, they
would Immediately return to tie old establish
ed hour. And hope parents will agitate this
matter until the Committee win be compelled
by sheer force of public opinion to comply with
our requests. A PARENT.
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EVASION oE THE TEST oArn.-A washi,. 9

EVASION oE THE TEST OATu.-A Washil O.
ton special says: g-B8sE es@ q
An ingenious way has been discovered for
getting around the test oath, as applied at the
Post Office Department. A claim agent of
this city takes mail contracts in his own name,
and transfers them to Southerners for small
percentage, and they do all the work, but do
not anywhere appear on the books of the De-
partment. A good deal of this sort of business
Is going ON now. - --H 81 - ~
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THE MURDERED MAINE SoLDIERs.-The N
Y. Times special Washington dispatch says
The Committee, (which Mr.. Pike, of Maine,
is to be chairman, authorized toinvestigate the
murder of certain soldiers in South Carolina.
having been clothed with authority to send for
persons and papers, will conduct its investiga-
tiOn in this CITY, t - gs.t.-- .
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

CoUeHs.--As soothing pectoral. Browns Bron-
chial Troches are advantageously employed tc allie.
viate coughs sore throat hoarseness and bronchial
affections. Those exposed To sudden changes OF
weather should have them, as they can be carried in
the pocket and taken as occasion requires upon the
firs1 appearance of a cold or cough.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

Mr.. EDITOR You copied an item from the
Boston Journal Of the extraordinary sailing of
the yacht Tea Ranger, making the run from
Portland Breakwater to Thatcher's Island in
IL hours and ten minutes. / can find any num-
Der OF coasters that will accomplish the same in
eight and half and nine hours. The distance
from Townsend to this port is not 20 les, but
80 miles. tss NEPTUNE.
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PORTLAND AND TTcINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
For Sale and Lease. ..f II,
Auction Sale-E. NJ. Patten & Co.
Old Sewing Machines Exchanged
Christmas Gifts-Hudson & Rlake
Wanted-Situation.
Barber Shop for Sale.
White Pine Lumber-G. w. Cobb & Co.
10 Box Manufacturers.
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AocIDENT.-We learn that a little daughter
of Philip II. Brown, Esq, fell on the ice yester-
day and broke one of her arms. She was en-
gagged in skating at the time of the accident
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

PROMENADE CONCERT - The Grand Con-
cert to be given by the 18th Maine Regiment
Association, at Mechanics Hall this evening
commences at 8 o'clock. Dancing will COM
mence at o'clock 1t will be brilliant af-
fair and those who wish to attend should Sc
cure tickets early to-day. f3 -.l-t
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

The Board of Managers Of the "Associa-
ton ior the Relief of Aged INDECENT Wsmen,"
gratefully acknowledge the reception of valu-
able Thanksgiving donations from Messrs.
Greenough & Morse, Pennell s. Co., Chenery
& Taylor, Wilson & Millett, and also many ar
ticles from other friends of the Institution.
BY order of the Board.
..f M n. G. d. Dow,
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WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. O.
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.
Rebel Funds turned over to the
United States.
SOUTHERN STYLE OF RE
CONSTRUCTION,
Establishment of Territorial Gov
ernments.
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR
ESHDENT.

NEW y ORk, Dec. II.
A Washington dispatch says U. S. Treasurer
Spinner to-day received letter from the rebel
agent in Europe, enclosing certificate of de-
pOsit of the rebel government of e4O0 He
stated in his letter that inasmuch as no such
government was in existence, the money be-
longed to the United States. Mr. Spinner gave
orders to-day to have it sold and the proceeds
turned oyer to the Treasury
AtW ashington dispatch says Judge Able
who holes an official position in Mississippi
met DIR. Sydney, of the same State in Capital
Square this afternoon The Judge came up
and addressed the Doctor as follows: You
are renegade Southerner; what are you doing
here?' The response was knock down blow.
A challenge from Judge Able followed. They
were to fight with rifles on the Virginia shore
to-day at noon; bu the matter was subse-
quently amicably arranged.
The Commercials Washington special saws
arrangements have been made by the District
Marshal for the safe keeping of Surratt when
he arrives, and his speedy trial.
xgIhere are indications that Congress will not
authorize the issue of additional national bank
notes, but may reduce the amount which some
banks are authorized to issue, so that the
South may have more banks and currency.
Leading Republicans advocate the Territori-
al plan as the only practical solution of the re-
construction question. Memorials from loyal
lists in the late insurrectionary States will
shortly be presented to Congress, asking for
the overthrow of the existing State govern
ments, and the establishment of territorial
governments based upon negro suffrage, and
the perpetual exclusion from the franchise OF
all who have borne arms against the Union
A movement is organizing in Washington to
run Speaker Colfax as the Republican candi-
dale for President at the next election. with
Senator Howard as Vice President
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

WE learn that the annual sermon before the
Association for the Relief of Aged, INDECENT
Women" will be preached in Central Church,
next Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr.. Allen
A contribution will be taken for the benefit Of
the Society tits hoped that our citizens will
contribute literally to this worthy object, as
the Fire, while largely reducing its income
from subscribers, has tended to render this
valuable Institution even more useful and
necessary. fi -
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THE MAINE STATE PRESS is published Attn

THE MAINE STATE PRESS. is published at.the
anne place every Thursday morning at S2.o0a year,
Invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADNERrIsTNG.-OhC iucl OF space IN
ength ol column CONSTITUTES a square"
$l.50 per square daily rst week. Is oanis per
week after; three insertions, less $1OO; eontlhu
ng every other day after first week, 30 cents.
Halt square, three insertions or less 20 cehts' one
week, 81 90; 80 cents per week after
Under head Of E!AMUSEMESrs, @2ou Der square
per week; three insertions or less Sl,6o
SPECIAL NOTICES, S125 per square it,r the lrst IN
sertDn and 25 cents per square or each subsequent
Insertion.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has = larse circulation in every bar
of the State for Slp9 ger squareior first inserions
and so cents per square tor each subsequent nser-
ton.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13
Establishea June 20, 1862. Vol. ..

THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is published
every day, SUNDAY excepted at No. Printers
Exchange, Commercial Street, Portland, by n. A.
FOSTER, Proprietor. rrsr-
TERMs:-ilight Dollars year in advance.
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13
Virginia Opposed to she C0mstiiu,;ouaI
Amendment.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 12
a careful count has been made of those
known to favor and those known to oppose the
adoption OF the constitutional amendment, and
Legislature can be relied on to give it their
sanction 7 " ~
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War of determination on Yankces aud
Negroes i'm North Carolina.

!. u. NEW 1ORK, Dec. y.
The Heralds Raleigh On. C.) correspondent
says lhe Regulators in that State are at work
robbing Yankees and negroes. They have
burned a gin house belonging to a Northern
er. Another Northerner was shot and negroes
are shot and hung nearly every day. u
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13
The Nevada scna,orsh;p.

'AN FRANCISCO, Dec Z.
Advlces from Nevada are to the effect that
the reelection OF Senator Nye is almost certain
The Portland daily press., 1866-12-13

INTERNAL REVENUE STATEMENT, showing
the amount of assessments certified by Nathl
G. Marshall, Assessor of the 1st district of
Maine, to Nathaniel J. Miller, Collector of said
district, during the month of October, 1865:
Amount monthly list, +.lt ~ ast5t7r S6s 3f2.3I
Amount previously certified during the
fiscal year 1866, ll NC = II 372 1868
/ Total, se,-5 iO,a9922
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AMERICAN LLGDYs

THE undersigned hereby give notice that he has
A been appointed Agent of American Lloyds for
tne Site OF Maine, and is prepared to inspect vessels
OF an sizes IN course of construction and report the
same for classification n I 4 III II ~ INV
Snip builders and owners would therefore confer a
iavof by sending me early notice of fie vessels they
WILLIAM ROGERS, Inspector
Daih, ME-, NOV lo, 1866. nov19ti1m*
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BARRIERS shop for Sale,
Mo. o, Enaiu Street For particulars inouire
IN at the Shop of G. W. JOHNSON
dec IS d1wt -
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The audience was rather larger than on pre-
yious occasions, and listened with undivided
attention. s arllI .. r,,1 90
The next lecture will be delivered next
Wednesday evening, at the Chestnut Street
church, by Prof Agassiz t
, 1866-02-23
MEDICAL CIRCULAR.

LIVERY PHYS IN located in tho country or
II small village, and engaged in the practice Of
his profession. has or less frequently found the
successful treatment of Chronic Diseases difficult, IL
not impossible, owing to the absence of many facil
tiles which within the reach Of those residing in
the cities and larger towns.
The undersigned has for this reason made arrange.
ments for the treatment of this class of eases, by
which patients can have the benefit of all aPplisnGes
at present known to the profession. ~
Persons placed under his care will receive in ad-
diton to correct medical and surgical treatment,
the benefit Of DR.. Langston Parkers method Of treat
ment by fulnigation the of many of the mineral
and saline waters, both for bathing and general use
bathing in sea-water, &C., when indicated beside
the ordinary general and local baths Of water heated
air and vapor.
Physicians having under their care or knowing Of
persons afflicted by obstinate Rheumatism, Skin
Diseases diseases of the urinary organs, &C.. which
have resisted ordinary treatment will confer great
favor upon such persons by calling their attention to
the facilities here afforded.
8-For special information, apply in person or by
lstter,tO J. L. C00MBs, Id,
,a Portland, Oregon.
Ea5- Consultation Rooms in CREE's BUILDING, over
Wells, Fargo & Co, Entrance from Stark st. sly
, 1866-02-23
Legal Notice.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF
WALLA WALLA-SS :sf
IN tie District Court Of the First Judicial District.
: TO EUGENE. .CROWNE.
You are hereby notified that William A. Mix has
filed complaint against you in said Court, which
will come on to be heard at the first term Of
the Court which shall commence more than two
months after the 26th day ofJanuary, 1865, and un-
less you appear at said term and answer, the same
will be taken as contested and the prayer thereof
granted. The object and prayer Of said complaint
is to recover from you the sum of one hundred and
Won to piafutif for goods, wares and merchandise
sold and delivered to you, and for money lent.
WIN. A MIX.
Ry his Attorney, J. D. MIX,
Waila WalIa January 26 1856 6-2m.
, 1866-02-23
Legal Notice.


UIEfRrroRY OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF
WAbLA WALLA-SS
A. FRANK AND \ In the District Court of the
N. .wERTHEIMER, First Judicial District for
Plaintiffs, vs.. the Territory and County
W. B. PATTEN, J. aforesaid. ....,
To W. Ii. PATTEN, Defendant in the above entitled
action.
You are hereby notified that A. Frank q N. Wer-
theimer have filed complaint against you in said
Court, which will come on to be- heard at the first
term of the Court which shall commence more than
two months after the 18th day of January, AID 1866.
And unless you appear at said term and answer, the
same will be taken as confessed and the prayer
thereof granted.
The object and prayer of the said complaint is to
recover Judgment sgainst you for the sum Of -Four
Hundred and Sixty Dollars and sxty-nine cents and
interest," balance due from you to the said A. Frank
G. N. Werthemer, for goods, wares and merchandise
sold and delivered by them to you, and your proper
ty has been att tached in said action Complaint fled
January 9th, 1865. DUGAN & SHARPSTElN,
Ann Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
, 1866-02-23
Lewiston and Bitter Root Valley Pack
Trail Company.
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE LEWISTON AND
BITTER ROOT vArLAT > AcK TRAM COMPANY.

CERTIFICATE OF IEooRPoRATIoN OF The LEWISTON AND
BITTER ROOT vArLkT > AcK IRAiI ooNPANH.
lsr. This is to certify tSat the undersigned and
their associates have this; the 18th day Of Dece-
ber A. D.. 1866 associated themselves together ior
the purpose Of incorporation, under the nSne o. Ie
Lewiston and Bitter Root Valley Pack Tran Oom-
Pany.
struct and maintain a good and practicable PACK
Trail from Lewiston, in Nez Perez County, hoano
Territory to the western Boundary OF Montana Ter
ritOry, follows, towit: Beginning at Lewistoq and
running in an easterls direction to q. poiat near
Shutes Ferry the Clearwater River crossing salo
River at near said p0nt thence IN anorth-eastery
course to within about one mile Of what is known as
the Lulu Fork Trail thence easterly to the said
boundary line Of Montana Territory.
Sd. To charge and collect toll on each fifty miles
OF said trail so soon as completed az the following
rates, the maximum rates to be charged and collected
on each 'hfty miles OF said trail to be VIZ:
For each animal packed I5e
For each Man and Horse. e,.....................75c
For each Loose Animal, ,...... ........3I13e
For each head of Sheep and Swine, .-l21Sc
4TH. That the capitol stock of the said Company
shall be ten thouSand dollars. and the same
shall be divided into forty shares Of two hun
dredJand fifty dollars each.
5rH. That the time or term for which this Com
pauyfs to exist is hereby fixed at twenty Eve years
from the first day Of February, 1855. Thatthe num-
Der Of Trustees for this Company shall be three, (
and the following named are hereby appointed as
trustees to act for the first four mopths, and till 9TH
ers are duly appointed, viz: J. g. Scranton, II.
A. Tinkum and Perrin Whitman.D
6TH. That the place Of business for said corpora
ton shaHbe within ths present limits Of Nez Perce
County Idaho Territory, and the principal Office is
hereby located at lewiston Nez Perce County, Idaho
Territory.
In witness whereof, the undersigned have hereun-
to subscribed their at LIE vision, this, the 18th
V D'''''- ''' --' ~ ''' JIG. SCRANTON,
H. A. TINKUM,
PERRIN WHITMAN.
TERRITORY OF IDAHO. .,
COUNTY OF NEz PIERCE. 90
Personally appeared before me. G. Krebs Clerk of
the District Court of the First Judicial District Nez
Perce County, Idaho Territory, J.-G. Scranton, H.
Tinkum and Perrin Whitman, personally known to
to be the identical persons who executed the fore
going certificate ofincorpoation, and they, the said
J. g. Scranton, IL. A. Tinkum and Perrin Whitman
duly acknowledged to me that they executed the
same freely and for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned. -r 80
In witness whereof l. have hereulto set my hand
and affixed the adopted seal of saidCourt this, the
18th day December, 1865. G. G.KREBS.
- Clerk Of the District Court.
JI By S. STILES,
Deputy Clerk.
, 1866-02-23

Local CkLEBRIriEs.-A letter from Salt Lake
to the Springfield Mass ,Rs7u6tiean, contains
notices ofcertain local celebrities which we re-
produce. The first of theseis our fellow towns
man
GEO. p. THOMAS.
Geo.F Thomas is of Irish extraction, If not
Of birth. He may not know whether the latter
or not; certainly be doesn't care. Formerly he
was knight of the whip in Georgia Drfftihg
to California, with the early adventurers to that
country after the discovery ofgold, he became
a large stoekholder in the California stage COM
pany, and was for some years its vice president
10 that capacity he established the line from
Sacramento to Portland in Oregon, residing in
the latter State the while. Upon the discovery
of gold in Idaho in 1862, he sold his interest
and resigned his position in the company, and
removed to Walla Walla, from whence he ran
stages, as the constantly shifting travel demand
ed Afterwards, Col Ruckle joining him, they
extended their line to Boise City, constructing,
at heavy outlay, the Blue Mountain road. He
is sensible, whole-souled, hospitable "Irish
gentleman fond of quiet glass, a good story
or joke, and said to be the best judge of the
horse on the Pacific coast.
COL ]. S. RUoKLE.
Col. ]. S. Ruekle came early from New York
to California, and thence to Oregon without
means, but with great resources in business abil-
ity and energy. Alone, unaided, he construct
ed the first railroad in the territory, and built
the Mountain Buck, which was among the hrst
steamers TO navigate the Columbia. Afterwards,
he merged railroad and steamboat in the Ore
gen Steam Navigation Company, corporate
body with two millions capital stock, and own
ing all the steamers and controlling all the bus
mess of the Columbia river. He became prom
nent member of the,cempany,, for sometime its
superintendent and lately its president. He is
intelligent and cordial, and loves bottle of
good wine.
Weather Table
Ofthe Temperature in Walla Walla for the week
, 1866-02-23
LEGAL Notice-
TERRTToRY OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF
MAI.LA XALLA-MS

WALLA WALLA-SS
Ia the District Court Of the First Judicial District
To II. WAY:
You are hereby notified that J. c. Smith has fled
A complaint against you in said Court which will
come on to be heard at the first term of the Court
which shall commence more than two months after
the o. day of February, 1866, and unless you ap-
pear 1T said term and answer, the same will be Ia
ken as confessed, and the prayer thereof granted.
The object, and prayer OF said complaint is to
cover ffon you the sum Of seven hundred and nine
ty five dollars as damages due plaintiff for failure to
comply with the contract set out in the complaint;
and to foreclose the mortgage executed BY yol op
the 27th day of February, 1865 to said plaintiff, to
secure the perfornance Of said contract that GER
tain lot Of land in Gains Addition Of the City of
Walla Walla, W. T., commencing on Main street at
the corner of 7. p Pages lot and running east on
the Tue Of said street to the corner Of the lot owned
by c. s. Bush thence at right angles along the line
Of said lot TO the centre of Mill Creek to the line of
T. p Pages lot thence at right angles along the line
of said lot to the place Of beginning, ~,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
walla walls, February sth, 1865. s2m
, 1866-02-23

. Al hoNE.-IIon. James McAuliff, who so ably
ana efficiently represented Walla Walla county
VA 'ne late Territorial Legislature, arrived at
"OH' oy Thursdays stage, looking well, and
was gladly welcomed by hosts of friends. Du-
ing 'ne session Nc. sent US any amount of "doc-
unents but owing to the ice blockade they did
1O' reach US until after the adjournment