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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

Professor Goodwin Smith. the eminent En-
glishman at present in this country, wrote a
letter three or four weeks since to an English
paper. the Beehire, in which he used the follow
ing language:
The speech Of Mr. sumner has had 50 great an
s+f..er in reyi,inr American hostility to England,
ana thecou;iuuance OF friendly relations between
the two countries appears mt this moment to be
id such peril. that I fear tLs promoters and org
auizers Of English emigration cannot, for the
present. prudently turu their thoughts IN this
direction. judging from what : know Of the
General temper Of the American people, and
from the language respecting Mr.. Sumner
speech which | hear held in conversation, l
should say there wogld be no rupture but. al
The same time hold myself prepared for a turn
# affairs which would ohlige English residents to
cave this country.
The effect Of such an announcement IN ing
and coming from a man of the high character Of
Prof Smith, was naturally very great. Indeed
be sudden fan OF the United States bonds in
London Oh the sth Of May is said to have been
largely due to the publication Of this letter. We
should have supposed that a month longer Of OBJ
-erFatlUn Woull nave hl1dt vi Nh4Ne- 'cttel ~
ul;ntel With the real purposes Of oarpeople ;
lut his recent speech at Ithaca, makes il plain
that h-. appreheusions continue highly excited
iIe said:
Ia pleading against a rupture Of the friendly
relations between the two countries, | am plead
not ouly for public interests and the Interests Of
humanity. but for the continuance in my own
case of q cherished connection, with happy pros
poets Of usefulness, in the service Of an ilsutu-
ton for which anticipate as long and rs noble
a life .n the future as that Of my own English
college In the past. am pleading, l might
almost shy. for my own home Nations ought
as much as possible TO lay their mil ds and hearts
together, ami understand each other o. thorough
ly as they can before they allow themselves to be
drawn, by warlike politicians and orators into
Shedding each others blood.
Prof Smith piainly does not understand tile
situation in this country War with England
ID account Of the Alabama cllims, viii only come
when this country declares war, which our peo-
pie have no idea OF doing. AMI there is if
possible less prospect of such result since Mr..
sumner freed his mind, and that Of a great many
% his countrymen, by his able exposition Of our
Grievances at the hand Of England
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
Correspondence Of Free Press ana l'"i'''
Our Washington letter.
WASHINGTON, May p, 1862
THE CABINET.


II NAV seem like an Old story to be discussing
the congestion of Grants Cabinet but as many
persons have not as yet made up their minu,
what sort Of an administration We have g0'' anu
as we are constantly getting light on the SUBJECT
will give you an estimate Of the Cabinet TN
cred from a comparison Of views Of men from
every State, of all classes and Of every se'''O"
Of the Republican party
| shall "nothing extenuate and nauSA' SET
down in malice but deal with plain facts
The Secretary Of State, Hon. Hamilton Fish,
is far ADLER man tban he was supposed to be-
He has conservative kind Of Americanism and
a calm, cool way of looking at every pa''opal
question that makes him appear much more
cautious than the hot blood Of Taung America,
as represented by such men as BanSs and 10
can. could wish nevertheless, | am OF the
opinion that he will prove very successful
Secretary Of State, and viii he as wise as he Is
cautious. He has hardly dealt fairly by Yer
mont in appointments, hut this is not so. much
his fault as it is the fault Of those Who cooked
the appointments before he was made Seire-
tary.
Hon. Geo. 5. Boutwell,, the Secretary Of the
Treasury. is one Of the most peculiar men in the
country. When his features aye at rest and his
dark faee is in rrpc-s. he locks almost dull.
But when he speaks his eyes gisren ike steel
and his face lights up with Good Of thorgnt
lie speaks low. and is of few words, but every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
GENERAL SEs>

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''.''
/ Hhiiaie-plh hlS ne.'iei ITO. i'''l
nor free public baths
A New ork policeman ls l'.iar arrest tr ~
/ tempting go a'i'ct a "'"' -'' l." yea"
! Five ef-es " twins oreurr- .-.- E-- an
/ the emierau,s au the Peruvian.
a Mexican claim for -l,5,ol0 a-..--. ...
government sold iu New llr4 tlc otter .-.
nineteen dollars
Paine l4.-.+.... .b...r ami, MAJ. ...--..- E..
| York or i'm CausI, far $500 ar -1.u0 ~. lib. .'
Wine t,o,.i,l.;1--,. f.-,,,- 10 -..... d.
New 0-rasr. b4s s.,- , CARA. al. ,--... ia.
Ii,e-r.r In -,r.-.r,.-.-, Inv. ,...,- . .t ..s-
riue if,u E. cam f.-..rt fr.- Cb..Y-.
ma
an. w." A'.c l"l''s say ..'"' 0t '-'A'
P'e'' 'A' "'-
Let Us -'t' '''' ---'' -''-
4 Weston farmer re.eni. s hung an hoop
skirt Ia his corn tell Go iu-h'.n a"ay the crows.
| The crows went away, but tle MID was -n- %
boys
The c.ew ID. tie snip Qs.,.- Cag have o1el
paid .t ari 4sea-r-e., BIS ODE vessel - -u-
ier Gle surveillance % i-, Federal -i.-.ili-.s-
u IS again rep r..l t.u large numbers a.
men ar. Irlu- to4r N,T Orleans. preparatory
TO joining Ae Cuban insurgents
TaIcre-. tue great Partisan saiul-er. who
cutezleI over fifteen millions francs. spent over
three million 90 them iu presents tl'a al.Ia--
girl.
t.r., Crosse .yy-...,-.., ,,....-.... ......,-.
that there 44- ae,er Ut.e . -rs.l-.l tae h-. ~
~ T.. Crosse r.e4 lIa1a W.. s. rl.c. tl.IIlae
,..a.u a-r.=
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

LEBANON SPRINGS RAILRoAD.-A special train
from New York to Rutland via Lebanon Springs
Railroad, came through on Sunday last, having
on board several of the principal officers Of the
road. The running time was seven hours and
forty minutes. The trip was made from North
Bennington to Rutland in one aogr and twenty
eight minutes The through passenger and
freight trains will commence their regular
trips on the first Of June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

AccpEr.-EH Roburis, Of Ferris5gr,s
his leg broken on Sunday last by the Xix ID.
horse. lie was on bis way TO church when
horse became frightened, kickeI bis t9a--.
the dashboard, striking lIr. R9tu-is IN ..
and breaking it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

"Noo'd lTFNs.-Fran,is Le.lair bi, Ma .
i'''' j. f. Oudette, Catholic priest. .tan al
'1e-hat acres Of land north Of The F-.-.
.'nooihou'e, and including the grove the HI.
for $4,000.
orVii-e Sinclair has purchased the '.St--,
arm Of one hundred acres, from Frln.i. ID
clair for 81, 900.
Messrs. Shaw and Weston have .51j+, 81,
Ohamoerlain a lot on Spring street for sa--
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

PLArrsBuRGH irENs.-Dr. Benjamin ]. Mooers
an old and esteemed citizen of Plattsburgb ,v..
found dead in his bed on the morning Of tba oo.L
inst He was nearly 81 years of age and had
retired, at his usual hour. in pretty good health
the night previous. His wife had been dead h,,
about month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
Personal ana Political.

Gen. s,aunard Is the Vermont member # the
Council Of Administration Of the Grand Army
of the Republic.
From Springfield, Illinois, there is a Demo
cratic rumor that Mr.. Yates is about to resign
his seat in the Senate.
The President has made between eighty and
ninety appointments since the adjournment Of
the Seuate-aboat half Of which are suspensions
under the mod feel tengre-of-ofire act.
The New York Post, referring TO the demo
cratic talk about appointing relatives to Office.
cites FIVE prominent democratic officials IN that
city who have divided among their family con
aectians tveuty-three good Offices. It takes the
Democracy to do these things up in style.
The colored man lately appointed postmaster
1T Anlersonyille, Georgia, has been so persecut-
ed ly the white men in that vicinity, including
the superintendent Of the National cemetery,
where more than thirteen thousand of our brave
soldier boys lie buried. that be has felt COMPEL
el to return his commission. He is pronounced
thoroughly reliable and competent for the place,
as much So as any VIII te man there, but the ''su-
per1r race prefer not to have any office at all,
bat to g two miles to Americas for their letters
rather than have a black man fill the offce Of
postmaster. We trust Gen. Grant viii give
Them the permanent privilege by disseminating
the Office AZ Andersonville.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

0lT|IT IUI II - : 7 III =
MuToS. Vt, May 30, 1862

NuToS. Vt, May 30, 1855.
jaws A. SlED0, ESQ
DEAR SIR,-Y0ur communication # the -
inst, has been received. We understood gu.
chaIee ge 20 be male. to test the hiking ..
ties of the Ay-hires as compared with ia.
Horns, and accepted it iu the terms c-tl4... e.
our letter Of the 9Th inst.
If We dill not understand your eaals--
Alright. anI as relating only TO the milking ...-
iues u the two breeds, viii you inform Us -
your challenge was, and otlge. Y.lrs.
CHAELl- I-.....
s. A. #E-
ELL Btarr-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

The late sale Of cavalry and artillery horseg in
Montreal was quite largely attended by Ameri-
cans and among the purchasers was Gen. George
J. Stannard Of this city, who bought three fine
imported cavalry animals. Mr. B. F. Rugg Of
St. Adams, secured one artillery and Mr.. Romeo
Hoyt of the same place, three cavalry borsos
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

There were % tubs of butter sd In
Richmond market last Monday, at prices r,.
ing from 50 to 81 cents per pound ais. ..
boxes Of cheese at from to &c cents per DIN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

Capt. W. H. Il. Kenfeld has been appointed
Assistant Assessor for Lamoille County, vice
! Heman A. Waterman. removed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

AcclDENTs.-A man named Young received
injuries at the steam mill in South Barton, VI,
on the llth, from wli.l he has since died. u.
was standing near the engine when theGnerl.l
belt broke. and before the engine could p.
stopped its speed became SO great, SIS 20 c,t-e i.
bursting of pulley on a sl.ft. one 9th. pieces
of which struck Young on the As4i. crashing
through his skull and into the Drain.
While Oryis Philbrck was turning pulley ~
Gauup's mill in Browningt5l. on ,he lo,h inst,
his clothes caught in shaft that was making
some 400 revolutions a minute, breaking his
arm below the shoulder and otherwise badly
bruising him.
David Horton was thrown from a wagon az
tached to a runaway team ~ Mount Holly on
Monday, and had bis right arm and leg broken.
One of the horses also had leg broken.
Dorastus Adams Of Ludlow. sustained a eou.-
pound fracture of the leg on Tuesday last by
being thrown from buggy.
A daughter Of Joel Todd Of Chester. fell upon
a red ho; stove one day last week, AMI one of her
legs was so badly burned as TO cause contraction
Of the cords, rendering her cripple for li.e
Albert NJ Richardson of the same place had
his thigh broken few days since by a kicking
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

No AXE To GRIYD.-During a recent visit td
Washington, Hon. George Nichols, Secretary Of
State, accompanied by an editor of one of our
State papers, made a call upon the President.
They waited some time for an interview, but
finally their turn came, and they were introduc-
ed. Seeing that the President assumed posi-
ton Of waiting, they Immediately assured him
that the sole object of their visit was simply to
pay their respects, for they " had no axes TO
grind-not even so much as a Ratchet. - - Well,
then, gentlemen, said the President, % you are
just the men l want to see. Make yourselves at
home, stay as long as you please, and be sure to
come again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

VERMONT CENTRAL RuROAD.-At the Bos-
ton Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Vermont
Central first mortgage Bonds advanced from Z I
- to IS. The earnings Of the Central il March
were sl3i 800 against $40 200 last year. The
increased business makes apparent the necessity
Of a larger equipment, and We learn from the
city money articles that the Court has sanction
eli the issue of 100000 additional equipment
Bonds petitioned for by all interests to run
twenty years, per cent, free Of Government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

IS the next number OF the Darlington City
Directory will be issued before long. BUSH
ness men who desire to have their announce
nents appear in its advertising pages should
give their orders soon. It viii be a valuable
medium for advertising, as must always be the
case with work that lies on every business
mans desk and is SO frequently consulted The
Directory will be more complete and, if possible,
more accurate than ever before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

The Burlington Free Press declares that The
Sun is an advocate of 81 very democratic opin-
ions " To which we answer briefly, That's 50
" y. Sun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

The proposed amendment Of the Constitution
receive a majority Of votes in the Senate, and a
two-thirds vote in the House then 90 over to
the next Legislature, and be voted on in the
same way, after which it must be submitted to a
popular vote. Ii is doubtful if the the twO-thirds
vote in the House can. be obtained this year,
even if a majority in the Senate should 60 for
the amendment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
BURLINGTON

There seems to be Just now, quite an earnest
rivalry among the Lads hereabouts, to see VINO
shall produce the largest hens egg. Master
Whippe Hendee has laid on our table spe;i-
men, from common pullett measuring by 9
- inchos, uhieh he thinks is a pretty "big
thing "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

0GDENsBvEG AND LAKE CHOIPLAIy K. R Co.
The ith annual report Ct the Directors for the
year ending March 81, 1865, states that the
gross earnings the past year were 81 oi5 221, 20;
expenses sGSS. 49,, 40, net earnings $3.50, $780,
24-showing an increase the past year in gross
earnings of SIG, 2i1. net earnings So, 096,72.
Since the present company took possession of the
road in August, 1865, there has been realized
ana expended 5000, 900 in the same space of
time The ,raes and road-bed, which was left
by the Old company in ? Tery poor condition,
has been greatly improved at an expense the past
year Of S50,O 900, and after a similar expenditure
the present year will in the future require only
the ordinary repairs to keep it in first rate con-
diton. The business Of the present year promises
to be larger than ever before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

Both branches of the Massachusetts, Legisla-
ture have passed bill to authorize sny married
woman 10 be an executrix, administering, guar
dian or trustee, to which Offices they have been
ineligible heretofore under tine laws Of that State
though unmarried women are allowed to ill
them.
Masonic CELEBRAuoN.-A grand masonic
celebration will take place at Waterbury,, June
oath, (st Johns Day., under the patronage of
winooski Lodge, in which it is expected many
other Lodges of the State will participate, and
for which extensive arrangements are being
made to render it a complete success The Presi-
dent Of the day is Col Benjamin H. Dewey, b.
G. NJ, of this city. and the Chief Marshal, Gen.
VIM. Wells, also Of this city. The Chaplain will
be the Rev. Edwin wheelock, q Cambridge, and
the orator of the day Rev. ". R Alger Of Bos-
ton. The Gaysville cornet band furnishes the
music. cordial invitation is extended 10 all
to participate. The Vermont Central, Vermont
& Canada, Sullivan, Rutland and Passumpsic
Railroads will carry persons attending the cele-
braticn for fare ose rdy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

Roger Porter, Co. B. llth VI. Vols, aged 10.
David " Stowe, TO. A, 9Th Vt. Vols, aged p.
In ldition to the above there are in Green
Mount Cemetery, the graves Of Gen. Ethan
Allen, and Col Ira Allen. Of the var of the
Revolution; and in the Locust st. Cemetery those
Of Stephen Russell, soldier of the Revolution,
John Price, Hiram Stafford and Joseph Barrow,
Of the war Of 1872
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28
Ghe 9ree pre5s.
:. @. BENEDICT. EDITOR.

Il published every Friday morning by
THE FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION
College 81, Burlington. ~.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

PArENE.-The following patents have been
issued to Vermonters for the week ending May
Is, 1859, and each bearing that date
Harvey C. Boadman, Morrisville, iog saving
machine
Reuben Daniels, Woodstock, bearing for shafts
c. b. Read, Burlington, bed-bottoms.
George J. Wardwel, Rutland, Assignor to
Steam Stone Cutter Co., ante-dated January 80.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

Charles Griswold, Master U, S. N, died at Bur-
Gngton.
Oscar G. Mower, Sergeant Major, 18th u s.
Infantry, died at Fort Preble, Maine, aged %.
George L. Lord, Sergt. Co. F, 9th Vt, diel at
Burlington.
George F. Burnett, u s n, died at sea. 1913,
aged 20.
William F. Burnet, Q. s A., died in Mexico,
1913, aged p.
Edward R. Whitney, Sergt 18th Indiana Vols,
died Of wounds received at n Bull Run
Battle.
IL THE CATHOLIC BURYNG GROUND.
Thomas NJ. Cullough, Co. A, 1st Vt Cavalry,
died at Strasburgh, Va, aged q
William II. Amber, 60. 6, "a Vt. Vols, died Of
wounds received in the battle Of the Wilder
ness, aged -.
William Russell, U. 5 4.
William ". Mason, died in Burlington, aged %.
Unknown soldier, supposed to have been from
Richmond. Vt, died in Hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

A lottery has just been drawn in Vermont.
and among the prizes were 5000 gilt rings,
worth half a cent, and $50 empty -four barrels;
while one young m n, who held $500 worth of
tickets, drew a blue edged plate. - Boston
Journal
We have heard of no such swindle in Vermont,
notwithstanding that we endeavor to keep
posted on State matters, and think the
Journal man must have made mistake in its
location.
Samuel Stone Butler, NJ D., an old and es-
teemed citizen of Easte Berkshire, died at that
place May 18th, in his SD year. He commenc-
ed the practice of medicine in 1910, and con-
tlnued 1t until about three years since, when his
declining health necessitated withdrawal from
the active duties Of life. During his career he
educated to the medical profession SO young
men, enjoyed lucrative pactice and held high
positions in State and County medical societies
He was ever Jealous in the cause of Masonry.
and in questions Of Masonic law his advice and
council was much sought by younger members
Of the fraternity throughout the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

VERMONT BEEF. - Joseph Purmort, Esq, Of
Georgia, has sold to E. F. Hoadly x Greene Of
st. Adams, two pairs Of fat oxen fed by him the
plst winter Weight, 1855 and 9 800 pounds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28

ASomm FIRE is PlArTsurnGH-On the
morning Of Saturday last, the store of Hymau
Bros On Margaret street, opposite the Cumber-
land House, Pat,sburgh. was burnt out from
cellar TO grret About % 'c.ook "a. III. the pro-
7re.ors, Ull lodged in the room over the east
eui OF the store, were aroused from their
>.uubers by the cry Of " fire." raised by Mis-
Weldon dress maker, whose rooms were in the
front of tie ba.lding On the second floor Al
most safaca;el by the smoke the brothers
itapei from their beds and IAN from the build
ing with vim- they could catch in their hands.
Miss w. and two of the men succeeded in get
ting down .ha stairs IN safety but the third
m.n was a little too late 70 escape jy that
source, and had to leap FROM the window, his hair
being nearly burned Oft his head.
From appearances when first discovered. it
evident that the Ere must have originated in the
cellar or Oh the first floor. at the rear end Of the
building. and it is believed was caused by a cigar
or partially burned match. clrelessly dropped
in the evening, before the closing Of the store
The store was owned by Messrs. Nichols
Lyrda and Was pretty well insured Hyman
Bros. Insurance viii not cover oug-halt Of their
loss. Miss Weldon had but very small in
surauce if any. l. Schier. who has been
scorchel 50 many times, had just put sixty kegs
Of lager beer in the cellar, to be stored there
few days, and lost all Of it, some $500 worth, on
which these was no insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-28


Geo. B. Brinsmaid. Sergt Co. II, 18th U. S In
ianIy.
James NJ Read, Adjutant 10th Vt. Vols, died
of wounds received in assault on the rebel
lines, at Petersburgh, Va, April 9th 1865.
Charles C. Smith. n. Y. Battery
William C. spaulding, Co. C, 18th VI. Vols.
died at Alexandria, Va, aged %.
John Pope, Go. C, 18th Vt. Vols, died at Wolf
Run Shoals, aged 20.
Edward c. Fletcher, Co. c, 18th Vt. Vol.
died in Burlington, aged 25
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-07-08

anticipated by the Department itself.
Taking the reduction fthe debt
since March l, as basis upon
which to estimate the reduction for
the year, and we find the national
burden growing lighter at the rate
of about $1iO,0OO,OOO per annum :;
or taking the last monthly reduction
as the basis of our calculation, and
we find that the national debt is
being paid off at the rate of almost
S200, 100000 per amum. In the
former ease the whole National
Dehtowill be paid off in less than
twenty two years, and at the latter
rate of reduction the entire debt
will be wiped out of existence in
twelve years! In either case the
result would be without parallel
in history and altogether SO as
founding, that few will believe the
result possible until it's accomplish
ment takes place. Columbus Journal.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-07-08
EMBRGIDERER2:s

OF the different attachments of our new family
machine which have secured the attention and ap-
provai of customers that for embroidering like
the Hemmer, is one of the few instruments which
will please and satisfy the observer Of its real
value. Itis SO simple in structure, that any one
who can on machine CT n use it, and without
instruction. 1t may be attached to or detached
from ihe machine in an instant. Without lengthy
description, and then, it would be difficult to
describe the great variety work that this little in
strument will do The reader must. not suppose
that what speak of is mere chain stitch opera.
tion, which is sometimes humorously termed en-,
broideiy. If desired, three celors of any kind Of
thread may be used at any one time and the cofers
or thread may be changed at the will of the opera
tor by removing the spools in and putting 9th.
ers in their stead; thus as many or as few colors
may be used the operator wishes. in the embrei-
dering of any garment. great variety Of results
are produced by the manner in which the tensions
are regulated. Different results may be produced
while the machine is in motion by simply changing
the tensions Results vary according to the length
of stitches kinds coors and tensions ofthe threads,
as well as sizes of the needles used. The Embroi-
derer will any kind of thread The use of zephyr
worsted certain purposes gives very pleasing re-
suits. In order to get just idea of this valuable
attachment it will be necessary to see It IN opera.
ton.