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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30
Destructive Fire at Lyons.


Judge Lslingvsll. sf Lyons gives ~ the
following particulars Of most destructive
Ore that occurred 10 that place on Sunday
morning. consuming thistsss buildinss,
and destroyed large amount Of property.
eseds, etc. The Gre wss 6rst discovered
ia the Restaurant On 4th strsss. and bad
evidently been burning for some time, %
those 10 the immediate nsighborhood had
smslsd the burning Of goods, but were un
able to trace it to ito source, until the
flames burst out.
Between 8 and o'clock. while many Of
the people were at breakfast. the alarm
vas sounded. but they we're unable to
cheek the devastating flames until IL
o'clock, when thirteen buildiogs had been
laid in ruins. For four hours the scene wss
one Of the widest confusion. All Of the
buildings along Fourth street. up Maine
street, and back along the public square.
were swept away, with the exception Of
the large brick, On the corner ef Fourth
aad Main, which was built Are presf, and
wss damaged not 10 exceed $500. This
building is the finest in The city. aad was
occupied bya dry gseds and crseksry
arm. These will probably Ice e1 800.
The following are the losses - Mais
street:
Jshs White. Dry 0ssds; buildiss 10
~ lee, 81, 100 insurance. Il The Paenao,
goods damaged abeus q. 900. folly issussd.
BAldsin, Jswslsr, building . tssal lsss,
o6oo iassrapes In the Hsos u Lyses. Ne
isssssnss % gosds, msstly savsd.
TEN. Lsedham, Meat Market, building .
fetal loss. ol 400, no insurance.
Hamil, Grocer. building total Len, 1900.
goods mostly saved. No insusssss.
Scott 1 Sadlsr, Crocksry, cor. 4th and
Main streets, damage to goods q, ,ooe. In.
sursd for $500 in the Lsrrilasd. In tAis
baildisg were numerous law efhess. etc.,
which were uncsrsmoniously cleared sf fur,
niture. Obooks, 6xisgs, ste. Their damage
10 light.
The following ere the losers ON 4th %.
Hennssy, Furniture, loss heavy, $4,000
- insurance.
4. @. Dick, Restaurant, total loss about
$500. No insurance.
Marble Works building, tetal lsss el 900.
No Insurance.
Nrs. Doe, BsArdiag Hsuss. buildiag g.
tel loss 81 500. No insurance.
Paint Shop, loss triaing, probably $500.
Along the public square. NJ. Stanley
shoe shop, was . total lees, ssy $500. No
insurance.
Market House tstal lsss-ol 900.
There we're iev other email buildinga
destroyed, making in Ill -.
The origin Of The 6rs 10 supposed v b
The earslsssusss Of burglars, in dropping q
lighted match ameng ssos papers. cd
slsth. ste, stored 10 ths garrst Of Dick .
! restaurant
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

ARasvAlA
DAvsnpoas- From ~. Paul.
KoIynsDUne-FYom Fl. Madison
lSAscA-Trom -. Paul.
JR1sis bAiVwm-from 81. Louis.
COrBfnoo Clinton.
pnPAnrrDso.
DAvsoPoss-For st. Louis.
XuSnsDune For r.. Madison.
lsAocA For 1t. Louis.
JaHHls BALpwm-for 81. Paul.
Coupfgee--For Clinton.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

The contract for rsoedsling the State
House has been awarded to L. A. Robert
son, Of Dss Moinss, for the sum Of GA, 900.
The street grades have left the ospitsl high
and dry, and 10 danger Of going dcwa BY
land slides. To remedy this, . new story
10 to BE- added to the building. Dot On top,
but bslsw. The uew basement stssy will
b thirteen feet high outside, With On eleven
foot stery. In ths basement i to b. erect.
ed new tirs-proef vault, which will bs Z
two story inatitstisa, szsssdisg up iats ~
ef The eonmittes ssoas q ~ ersand 1esg
The building will aloo b soocoa onow. 81
ss-phsssssd 10 nasy q ~ seeas.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

PERSONAL -Adjutant General N. B. b.
kse is stoppiss at The Bsrtis fer . few
days.
Judge Lsfanswsll ssrivsd:: in this City
last evening. and 10 stopping at The Bustis
House.
We received . call to-day ffea Frank o.
Everett, Agent for Tebbstts Physiological
Hair Rsgsnsrater.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

To.oay's 4 Advertisements.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30
JOHN l.. COFFIN,
LAND AGENT.

Ass for saIs. I6s, 900 srses choice 9asmid
Laude 10 lowa, 10 es different counties, sslact(
ron 10 70 Is years siace. BY special agents. 81
mostly owned BY the pstestses.
n, 90 sesss IN lllinoss, Wiscooain ssd nisd
esta, Uai0pseved 1.ots II Davenport, lsClaii
Ps,neetea. Wajcott. DusAnt, Atsiisss, DcWn(
lows Oily and Dee Noinss. Twenty dweIli(
bOusss ssd stspse ~ Dsvenrost' sovA6ts
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

Seas WnD CAs.-Thss. Hsbsst - yss-
tsrday shss anA killed large wild 81 10
Fas,han stress weeds, iaosdiseslv II ~
ssas II ~ LsClaise sseats. Mr.. b. ~
sttraeaed v ~ spss by tAs bsliewise u
Ne nsnbsslses eAitle that paDouae h Abe
wesds. Ths bsvioo vsss ssosaog fasd
ehargisg aseusa = II sslsst 6slas)nsss
Of yeans iaps vsrs sttSaias piasASesks iats
then. He fosnd The object u thsf ssliei-
suds vss large Wild cat, which 4sy ven
chasing around with eli the fusyioasina'
bic.
On the approach Of Hr. Hsbsf. the cat
ersuehsd for msmsnt It the iod Of large
tree, and then sprang like 6ah from Of
The ground 70 the lowest brancj. distaass
Of fftess feet. He vas brough down from
his perch BY gssd charge Of lhot. net Civ
ing up Tie ghost, hswsvsr, without tsrribls
yelling and screaming. He hsasursd over
three feet from tip 10 lip. % weighed 4s
pounds. He stesd over swsfsst high. HE
elavs wsss sharp q : sJGor. Fren the
nsurafal hswliaes heard(a thse nsiehbsr.
heod lest sight, q b suiPsee6 ~ naee b
oo0eWheee y the Uood4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

"DvnocnAcY N AnRRIcA."-Wha tt hes
done, what tits doing, and whst it will do,
BY Ransom H. Gillet, 10 the title Of new
book just publisbsa By Appleton I Co.
Il 10 . concise. fsreibls and psspicuous
exposition of the record Of the Dsuocsasy
in this country since the formation Of
the party. II asounds il narrative and
personal rsmiuisssaes's of the many great
men who were on the stage Of action a
different periods sf the history Of our
land. Several finely executed steel port
rats ornament its pagss. Il y . book
which every one should have For sale BY
Luss I Griegs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

Mesrlxo TuIs EvRxixe.-All these intss-
ssted il eegsaising . Liberal Church in
this place are requested 10 meet ct ths
Opera House THE svsring At 8 s,elseA.
We have not for years sssn the people -
thoroughly aroused on religious matters -
they are ever this new project. Il 10 being
discussed o. the street corners, in sfiess,
place q business and family circles. Some
bitterly dsssuses ~ movsasat - bern
se ~ devil, cd shiak thss svsa b these
days ssrangs doctrines have arisen. Sems
defend, while sshsrs vatsh.ths msvsmsnta
with much case, yst in I'll these indisasisns
there appsaes ts b much 70 warrant ths
prediction sf eueeeos. Men Who ten years
ago opposed . similar movement in this
eity srs nov hs etaunchsot dsle0dses. And
shall we az the world setsogaaes
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30
TOILET.

Rsnders hs Sksn sett. smooth, clsss sn1
bsswtjIel. VA remove Tan, FSeckles. end
eli other disoeloratisns. Sold at sW Drug
s;sts snd Fancy Good dsslsrs eessyrhevs.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

T. O. Snow, the stock agent Of this com
pany, Who has been In the city for The past
few days, 10 meeting with marked success
Ia securing steek in this new project. He
presents itin such . favorable light, that
oil are confident thas il viii pay. He sx-
poets to sell about Z, 900 shares hsre-snd
probably more. The line Vill b completed
from Chicago 70 this city BY the fret Of
August-at which tine " predict that the
stock held hses easnot b purchased q less
than pr. AZ Ne smeunt 10 appropriated
shroaehsst The Stsas. this 10 the ealy sp.
psstunity our people viii have Of investing.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30


The river has raised about one inch q
this point in the last - hours.
Passenger travel on the river is geed
this season beth up end dswa stsssa.
Packets have more than average trips cen.
pared With let season.
Reports ftea Dubuqus ~ ~ sivss h
ssming % finely, having swsllsd nvs insA.
= sisss Thufsdsy night. Th@s nest hesa
bssa hsavy saias asevs y Dssdass ssch
bsos6cisl results y ralliae sad bsaGisg.
The Ksg Oiay. ss Ne n. ". U. Lice, ~
bssa sAossushly fspsired q Dstulus.
A. 50. Lssis The river 10 absus station.
~.
Ansthse bsi1gs asssss sAs Mississippi q
o. LessA \ Il ssatsoplaliss, - IL ~
daye . eeaveotisn eesaileoad ~ viii nee(
there tss Ne Durpsss Il psssssliag The -.
eAnisssisa ed isitisliag he sasssprise.
The pespessd hsiles vim - EXCESSIVELY
for railrsad puspssss, and b ssnstrucssl
under vAat 10 knewa q ths JOB character,
that was obtained at The last session Of The
Illineis Legislature.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

The :Dubuqss. FROM 81 Louis. fer
st. Paul to morrow norning a I o'cleek.
The Pembins, from st. Louis, for Sc. Paul
will arrive tomorrow evening, and depart
on Thursday morning at 4 o'clock.
The New Boston, 10 the rsgulas packet
fss f. Madison Menday morningat n
O'Clock.
The Key City, from 81. Paul, fer 81
Louis tomorrow svsniug at 6 e'eleck.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-06-30

The cheapest and bsse trap ever usaa for cetehiAo
1ass 0opkess. o9aIprse, 4e. Don't - DsleODeto
mi rats wish. SD tEss 1ti ysef pssaisss wlh ~
e6ensive stench arising nom their decaying bodies,
bat use the Trap. which 10 - catch tAe0. oeo
that tos, without the nee - bail One tsial 10 eum
Gent to sasisfy any one Of its ssperloriy ever ~
athess. Sample tReUs seaS hl n.an: lceaa4s psid,
Sole Prop'rs end uanufAetufele, Worcester, 4ooo.
@eold n Dovenpoft ~ 0eNo1f = Jordan.
Wood q Keliy anlJ. 4. Davenport.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27
THE FINE ARTS.
The Artists Fund Exhibition.

a private view of the winter exhibition of the
Artists Fund Society was given at their gal.
leries, No. 1884 Chestnut street, on Wednesday,
10 which number of artists, amateurs, and
connoisseurs were invited. and yesterday 1t
was formally opened to the public. Owing to
the non-reception of number of works
which were expected from New York, the
exhibition is not extensive as
the managers OF the Fund hoped
that IL would be on their opening day. Tne
walls of the three galleries, however, are nicely
filed the pictures are, most OF them hung ad-
vantageousy, as they would not probably be If
the walls were more crowded, and the exhibit
tion is not less attractive to those who are in
terested in the advancement of Philadelphia
art from the fact that it is almost entirely
composed of the works of Philadelphia
artists. Many OF our bestknOwn painters
however, are unrepresented, from the
fact that the artists have scarcely settled down
TO work yet after their summer tours. 1t is
contemplated, however TO keep the galleries
open all winter, and TO make an interchange of
works contiD uaily. so that the walls Will always
give a fair represt ntation Of what the artists
are doing by presenting TO the public their
latest pictures fresh from the eesel.
The present exhibition, although limited in
extent, is in many respects highly gratifying
as showing decided improvement in many Of
our promising young artists, as well as those
who already have established regulations
The uniform excellence of the pictures is some
what remarkable, and gives to this exhibition
a character not often seen in more pretentious
collections.
Mr.. d. r. knight who bids fair to be ere long
one of our best figure painters, exhibited
several works of great merit "The Veteran"
an old soldier with little boy by his side, is a
vigorous work, which will do much towards
advancing the reputation of the artist Mr.
knight is improving in color and the peculiar
coldntss and hardness which characterized
some of his earlier productions are being very
successfully overcome. A couple of sketches Ia
Oil in the first gallery, entitled Tue Child
Stealer" and "Desgars are Coming" are excel
lent specimens of rich and harmonious color
Mr.. Knight also exhibits the original sketch OF
his large picture of paul Preaching at Athens
painted for the Methodist Conference and the
Rival Pets" little girl peeping into a BASKET,
| which, We should judge, contained litter OF
! puppies from the attitude OF the canine speci-
men, who appears TO be jealous of this Inter.
] ference.
Mr.. Peter Moran is anoth or young artist who
has improved very much of late. His picture
entitled Family Quarrels," representing q
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27
The "Opera BOufe'' as Permanent
Institution.

THE idea of q new and elegant theatre on
Broad street. are glad to say, meets with
general favor; and, with one exception, 1t Is
approvingly spoken of by the entire press of
the city. The prospects are that the theatre
will be erected and insugurated under the most
favorable auspices; and If skilfully managed,
rs it undoubtedly will be If Miss Laura Keene
takes charge of 1t, its success as pecuniary
speculation Will almost certainly be assured
from the outset One of our contemporaries
opposes the erection OF a new theatre on gene
raj principles but without adducing any very
substantial reasons why such an establishment
as the one proposed should not receive the
liberal patronage of the pisygoing public. 1t
however thinks that q theatre to be devoted
entirely TO opera GOuDe performances is
what is needed at this juncture, and we are
very much inclined to be of the same opinion
The vast majority OF people go TO the theatre
and opera solely TO be amused, and style of
entertainment that will satisfy the eye by its
elegance, please the ear with It's lively music
and put rybody In good humor, is just the
thing TO take with the public and put money
in the pockets of the stock holders and mana
gers. We have long wanted something differ.
ent from the ordinary run OF operate and
dramatic pei formances, something as popular
bat more refined than negro minstrelsy. and
opera bOuGe supplies this desiderStum perfectly.
Those VINO look Nv Tue mNLef rom an un-
pIejudiced point of view can ca lily understand
why Ofenbachs music and the laushaole bur-
lesques which IL Illustrates, hit the fancy OF the
public; and 1t Is 10 disparsge m tent of the taste
of the much abused public, that the very at
trsctive perform abees gwen in this city by the
accomplished French artists Of Mr.. lemans
troupes were appreciated and eDj joyed. The
Academy OF Music. however, is too large
building for such light aud Laughter i1spir.
ing entertainment as opera 6oW0e and the
operas and the actors would appear to better
advantage in moderate sized, com.
Portable. and elegant theatre designed ex
pressly for their accommodation. Opera bou1e,
as a permanent addition 10 our round OF win
ter amusements, is a pleasant thing to
think about, and We hope that we may see the
suggestions made on the subject carried out OF
course those who do not admire the buT0sque
opera. who think that light and easy music
VIII destroy their taste for better things and
who are afraid that their morals Will be COR
Tupted by TCstee's kick, can remain away and
! enjoy themselves after their own fashion. We
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27

would not force or even attempt to persuade
spy one to visit our opera bosl0e theatre, espe-
cially as we imagine that there will be
danger of IL languiehing for want OF patronage
OfcouTse, II no one but 'irres ponsib ble young
men" advocate this scheme and attempt to put
II In operation, It will amount TO nothing; but
we think-although we may possibly be mis-
laken in the matter-that there are enough
practical men" in The country who will look
at this subject from practical as we'll an
artistic point of view. end Will be willing to
Invest their money and run the risk of eating
a areasonable return for it,as they would have to
do If they invested In any other speculation OF
like character. That such an establishment
would be solely patronzed by ";ast men and
vulgar women" is an assertion that has nothing
TO support IT, The patrons of opera bou6e In
the past have been as refined and intelligent a.
any that have filled the Academy OF Music when
the best works Of the greatest masters OF the
musical art have been produced, aud the same
class will continue to patronize IL in the future
as literally as ever, If they have nothing more
to complain of than ct the present time.
Bilious critics, who mistake indigestion for
heightened morality and artistic culture, can.
not drive people away from any style OF
Smusements unless their disparagements are
based upon substantial grounds. Our play
goers and operagoeis are in the Ia abit of seeing
and thinking for themselves, and they have
not yet been able TO discover the utter depra-
witty of opera bouGe, as was proved by the
audiences attracted ny the late performances at
the Academy OF Music. We therefore ad vocate
al opera 6oUDe theatre as the addition to our
places of amusement that we need even more
than we do an establishment devoted to the
legitimate drama.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27
TIE WHIPPING POST IN DELAWAKE

Our be arts sre frozen within US, almost,
AS W read OF the Delaware whippi " post.
Ills shame and sin
To sand and grin.
And crack or jokes
AT the suffering folks
Who bare their backs
To the crue smacks
or the savage whip;
While with to tr BILE grip
The mRnaces hold lhem last TO the post,
At the plllery post OF Delaware
Groves Of citizens come and stare
At The horrible sight:
terrible right,
What dsgrace
In public place
Ugh! Ugh We torn ram sights like those
To ,hink about R0CKHILL& WILSON'S CLOTHES
Instead of stripes upon the bare back, ROCKHILL
d WILeON offer the puDiic the most elegant strped
Cashmere PSntaloons Likewise AID moreover.
Goats Vests, aid everything civilized needs to
have on his back, OHEA APER THAN EVER, FOR
CAsH.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
115y=a TIE "sCH oMACKER, PIANO

EIs2" TIE '.SCH 0MACKER7 PIANO.
~ BUY FIhsi GAS PHILADELP Ala
OBTAIN THEIR GUARA NTEE. AND TIER Shy
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUS Try.
hO7 ciOn Plan sold by agents are gener ally
ch, 81 that can be fuun la NeW York Boston
mBIks,s and, aHer all. they ihe puc sser as
much As fra l. class SchOnl0cker Pianos. The Agent
las already tevera commissions ddded ,ore the
toner o ia ne an 81, utL ent and ia fe yea IL
becomts worthless aud there redress
Our Pianos have main Rti ed the high as
B,StcidSS JOT more man thirty years, aud htve been
awarded he highest prem u nls. ana now al N {.
to be the finest and mOsG highly Improved
rDEnts made Ia the ceunTy.
on new sLd oeApttu Warero3ms, No. llO3 Oh ES
Sve FEC O'ies with full assortment of 'unerOr
Grand, Square. and Up' i0ht Pianos, wh ch of r
The most JdUoru6ie Lrrms. Gail and exam ne tn 4,n
o? you Will admit ha5 we are sole tn pr al that
said. aud thai no other establish In this
city can offer h same liberal inducements
THE SCHoNACKER PIANO Il Fa CO.,
No. ll03 OH K SNU 4 street.
NJ. B.-Pianos TO Rent. - Iltnr,g 10 XI
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27

THE tribulations OF the tidewaiters whom
Secretary McCulloch wishes to discharge and
Collector Cake wishes to retain are more
easily imagined than described. Tothe general
public it matters little which set OF contestants
may be sustained. The real meaning of the
struggle appears to be that Collector Cake
desires to establish claim for continuance in
Office under the Grant administration by re-
sisting the dismissal Of a batch of Republican
appOintees; and Secretary MoCulloch is too
sOrely pressed by Congressman Randall to
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27

"A man in Toronto has not spoken for
fifteen years, and so is called lunatic. He
is probably dumb, and selling the public.
The sale of a very pretty Coolis girl in
Texas excities the Irib une's attention. Sho
was sold as English girls were to planters in
old times, to pay her passage.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27

voluntarily consent TO the discharge Of his
Democratic supporters. AS the time Of Grants
Inauguration approaches, we may expect that
the Johnsonized Office holders will furbish up
their Republican records, and spare no pains
to prove that they were always more ready to
cheat the President than the SAnata.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-11-27

NEW CHR0MO LITHOGR RAPHS.
IN Flesh ASSORTMENT OF
ENGLISH, GERMAN. AND AMERICAN
CHROMOs.
Among the Latest are:-
sc Od's Acre."
'FsIing Spring " vi ginia.
"Making the scrap Book
HFmdtLg Ihe b. ook" after Derket Foster.
"Tne pet Kitten" aG'er b 'rket Foster.
"Ihe sun Flower after Berket Foster.
FOR rALE BY
DUFFIELD AhHNBAD.
Bookseller. STA ioner ard
pealer in ChTOmOS Frames, etc. etc
M273t No. ia OHESNUp Street.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-11-13

The Democratic papers of Tonnes
see propose to run Andrew Johnson
for Governor. Should he fail i'm that,
he will return to Greenville and run
for Alderman failing in that he will
return to his goose. Had he remain
ed all right son the goose" he would
have been a thousand times more
than he is now. .
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-11-13

"Why Stand you thus amazed ?"
To see a person of your natural beau
ty with head of dry, brisuing, UNI
kept hair! Go purchase bottle of
"Barrett's Vegetable Hair Restora-
tive" 1t will transform your hair
into beautiful glossy ringlets, moth
ing so etlicacious was ever offered to
the public omcY Courier.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-11-13

Republican gains in that State are
largest in the counties which he can
vassed.
Minnesota, on her third trial, car
ried the amendment striking the
word "white" from the State Consti-
tuition.
Anna Dickinson is lecturing in the
east on the subject, "a struggle for
life.n
The Boston Transcript thinks the
Blair family has been declared un-
constitutional and void by the Amer
can people.
Our Government has furnished
Yearly six thousand limbs to its
MANNED heroes. The distribution is
follows: Legs, 1874; arms, 2,234 /;
,ands, A; feet, 8.
Horace Greeiey's salary as leading
ditor of the Tribune is stated as
1000 per annum.
General Grant, with his family,
cached Washington quite unexpect.
oily on Saturday night, and quietly
rove to bis residence.
The returns, as far as received, in
icate that the next Congress will
and as follows; Senate-57 Repub-
cans, ii Democrats; Republican
ajority, 46. House-129 Republi-
Us, 76 Democrats; Republican ma
rity, SO. Joint Republican MAORI
as far as Q elected, 90. There are q
2mbers still to be elected before the
of March next.