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The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
Thc Chic0ra Caac.

The refusal of the United States Government
to allow the steamer Chicora to pass through
the Sault Ste. Marie canal with troops and
munitions of war for the Red River, has reused
the Indignation of the Canadian press. and the
teooe expresses its feelings in an energetic
manner. Our government has clearly under
STOOD That tue mission of the steamer was pure
ly belligerent one, and as such the attempt of
the Canadian authorizes to pass ever Ameri-
can territory was violation of international
law which the United States was bound to no.
tice, even without prejudice to either contend
ing party. The Toronto Globe of Thursday
says:
The steamer Chicora has returned to CoIlinc.
wood from the Sault, permission to pass he
canal having been refused by Gen. Cook, the
American officer in charge of the district and
stationed at the fort near the canal. 1t is al
legged by correspondent in Washington, that
permission TO pass would have been given had
it been asked, and that our government erred
IN not claiming the privilege. We do not see
,ne matter IN that light. If Canada had been
!evyng war on foreign enemy there would
have been reason in it, but to speak of -four
ana pork intended for the use of garrison in
Manitoba as different from ordinary FREIGHT is
an absurdity The refusal of passage to the
Chlcora is even worse. She is a vessel which
trades regularly on Lakes Superior and Huron
one mas been stopped ON her ordinary PASSAGE
as merchant steamer, and her owners subj
Jected 10 serious loss from the interruption of
their business. The allegation of Gen. Cook
was that the Cbicaro formed part of the Red
River expeditiOn-that was an error. She was
not chartered by the government. She carried
goods and passengers to the Sault for private
parties, and would have conveyed then also TO
Fort William had she been permitted, The
fact that the Canadian government might, after
the canal was passed, send freight and passen-
gers py her was matter with which the Amer
icans had nothing to do.
renteae:. IS no question of belgerency or of
.,,o.t:y IN the matter. There is nobody in
;nnton l,o whose rights and interests the Wash
the sovernment was bound to protect save
So owners OF The Chicora and her sbinners and
PASSENGERS. There is no war il, MoniitpnIo ~
reDe's even; all that has been settled R,t'.h ~
AmeriCan government are SO eager tn sbo,u t, ~
sympathy with the abandoned insurra amGw .nelr
they try to stop the progress of the "orr; tnae
designed to secure the peace of the 49, SOL
turbed district. '"'e'y u.s.
We have already pointed out the dutv % an.
government under these circumstances "a
canal must be constructed on British propnd
round the Sault, and the privileges which
American vessels enjoy in our canals ought to
cease till the question at issue is adjusted We
shall gain nothing from Americans. nor any
one else, by tame submission 10 wrong and in
suit. Ii the Americans choose to shut out our
vessels from their single little canal, in order
10 put dlmcultles in the way of our Northwest
ern progress, we must close our larger works
10 them. We can live quite as well without
them as they without us.
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Personal,

Bourciault has arranged with Mr.. Dickens to
dramatize 1.-The Mystery of Edward Brood"
Horace Greeley has gone to Nassau to visit
his wife who lies there very ill.
Senator Stockton and wife of New JERSEY
gave grand fete at Washington Thurday
night in honor of their silver wedding.
Lady Margaret Beaumont's residence in Pic
cadilly, London, was entered by burglars on
the 4th inst, and 100000 worth of her jewelry
stolen.
The Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovitcb,
second son of the Casarwitch, eleven months
old, has just died with the congestion of the
brain.
Mrs. Hugh Donnelly, of Woonsocket, r. l.,
has recovered OF the Gas Company of that city,
snow storm in April, 1865 was thrown from
his horse, which had stepped into an uncover
ed gas well and stumbled, and SO severely in
Jured him that he died three weeks subsequent
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Republican Congressional Con.
ventiOn.

FIRST DISTRICT.


The Republicans and all other voters of the FIRST
C;oNGRkssIoNAL DISTRICT OF MAINE, comprising
the counties OF York and Cumberland who re.
]olcmg IN the progress OF Human Freedom and
Equal Rights, achieved by the Nation under the di
rection OF the Republican Party in the past endorse
s wise poncy as best calculated to secure and per-
petuate the blessings OF peace, tranquility and pros
Perlty by the enactment of the principles justice
into law, and their faithful execution without regard
to race, color or previous condition are hereby in
viteu ana requested to send delegates to Conven-
tlon to be held in CITY HALL, SAco, on wEDNEs-
DAY, JUNE TwENTY-NINTH, AT lii O'CLOCK, A.
M, for the purpose OF nominating A CANDIDATE To
i REPRESENT ais DISTRICT IN TIE FoRTY-SECoND
CONGRESS- and to transact any other business that
may properly come before the Convention
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city and town will be entitled to one delegate
and one delegate additional for eveey IS votes cast
lor JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERJAIN, at the Gubernator-
al election of 1863 majority fraction OF 40 votes
will be entitled to an additional delegate
The Chairmen of the several city and town COM
mlttees are requested to forward names Of dele
gates: as soon as chosen, to the chairman of the
District Committee at Portland.
The Committee will be in session at the Hall on
the day above indicated at 10 o'clock A. H. to re.
ceive credentials.
The apportionment Of delegates to the several
cities and towns in the District is as follows:
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21

AS it has recently been stated in the public
journals that the first Congregational Church
of Bridgton contemplate building new house
of worship this summer, it occurs to me that
Some account of the early history of that
church may, perhaps, be of interest to not a
few of the readers of the ''Press." The church
was organized at very early period in the his
Tory OF the town, and, in 1889, Rev. Nathan
ohurch was settled as its first parton His
pastorate continued until 1927, almost forty
years. Clereymen did not then so frequently
receive calls from field of labor, but rather to
one. Upon the settlement of their pastor II
was voted by the parish to give him the second
iiSn' oi Iand winch had been set apart for the
hrst settled minister, sixty pounds sterling to
De paid in labor or materials in building a
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
BUTLER & REED.
No. II Market Square, Portland,
Nov 3o-SNeodtt
The Wear and Tear Of Business Life

The cares and labors business life are apt to tel
severely on the health and constitution of the ar
dent, energetic business man, and when the need
OF some sustaining agent is felt, stimulants that
cause only temporary exhilaration, and leave the
system in state of partial collapse when their
effect has passed off too often resOrted to. As
certainly fire leaves behind it resiiuum of ash
es, the use Of the adulterated liquors OF commerce
produces premature exhaustion and decay. Touch
them not. Tone and regulate the overtaxed vital
machinery with Hosetter's Stomach Btters In
that wholesome elixir, the cOholc element which
is the purest derivabe from any source is tempered
by the choicest tonic apsrient anti bilious and anti
febre vegetable extracts and juices. To strength
en-, recruit soace and purify the system is the mis-
sion of the great vegetable specific. When the
stomach is in healthy state, the bile flows regular
ly, The bowels perform their office properly, and the
Geographic fibres OF the system are in per-
fect working order, an enormous amount of labor
can be borne without risk inconvenience, and the
direct effect of the Bitters is to promote this vigor
GUS condition Of the functions upon which the nOur-
ishment OF the body and its power of endurance
mainly depend. The great tonic and Alternative is,
therefore, emphaticaily recommended for its re-
markable strengthening properties, 10 all upon
whom The responsibilities of lie press heavily and
who eel like taintng unier the burtheD. A lively
appetite, splendid digestion. ell site spirits, and
marvellous ability Withstand fatigue, are among
the blessings justly ascrbed to the renovating oper-
aon of this palaable and powerful cordial, and as
a spring and summer Alternative there is nothing in
the materia me'iica that can be compared with it.
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Republican State Convention.

Inc citizens of Maine who rejoice in the progress
OF Human Freedom and Equal Rights, achieved by
the Nation under the direction of the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN PARTY during tho last decade who
heartily second the Administration of President
drant IN lis measures to secure national prosperity
by the restoration of confidence abroad and tran
qulhty at home; who endorse its wise policy for the
reduction of the national debt and applaud its sue
cessful endeavors to establish economy and honesty
In the administration of the government; who ap-
prove the record OF the party in Maine on all ques-
lions of public policy, including its consistent aud
straight forward efots for the suppression of the
evils OF ntemperance, are requested to send dele
gates to State Convention, to be held in Granite
Hall, Augnstn, Wednesday, June 18th,
1870, at eleven o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose of
nominating candidate for Governor and to trans
act such other business as may properly come be-
fore the Convention. .,
The basis OF representation will be as follows:--
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled
to one delegate and additional delegate for every
70 votes cast for the Republican Candidates for
Governor in 1868. fraction of 40 votes will be
entitled 10 an additional del egate.
Delegates are required to be actual resid is o
the municipality they claim to represent in the Con-
vention.
The State Committee will be in session in the Re-
cep'ion Room of the Hall, at O'Clock the morning
of the Convention the reception of the creden-
tials Of delegates and to hear and determine all of
contested elections, subject to ratification by the
Convention.
JAMES G. BLAINE, Chairman.
VIM. p. FRYE,
CYRUS NJ. POWERS,
FREDERICK Robe,
VIM. r. LOWELL,
Jos. Fl. WEST, y.
PAUL STEVENS
S. 5. MARBLE,
TIMOTHY WALKER
WIN. P. WINGATF,
STANLEY 7. PULLEN,
j. w. WAKEFIELD -
HIRAM KNOWLTON,
s. G. THURLOw,
CHARLES B. PAINE,
GEO. II. KNowLTON, 0
Republican State Committee.
y. A. SMITH. Sec. Rep. State Com.
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Whole number Of delegates 272
M. A, BLANCHARD, Portland. Chairman
Jason W. BEATTY. Saco, Secretary.
GEO. LIBBY. Westbrook,
J. NJ. MASON, Limerick,
"A. HOLBROOK, Freeport,
JOHN WENTWORTH, Kittery,
LUTHER BILLINGS, Bridgion,
Republican District ornaaiffee
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
May q, 1870.
Proposals for IrOa- York;
For Stairs md Rnilings i'm United States
Custom- House and United states j
Court House Buildings, ut
Portland, Ne.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the office
OF the undersigned until II o'clock NJ, on Friday
the third day of June next. for furnishing and set
ting in place all the wrought and cast-iron work
quired for stairs and ratings 10 the above named
buildings, embracing wrought iron beams and
stringers augle irons, bolts, and ornamental string
er-screws OF cast iron.
ALSO, all the ornamental ratings, brackets, bolts,
anchors stays, ETC., required tor balconies at the
Custom House.
WORKING PLANS OF the foregoing may be exam
ined at the office of the Superintendent, copies
thereof will upon application be furnished to parties
desiring to make pIoposals together with specfca-
tions and blank forms for proposals and guaranty
bond.
ALL PROPOSALS will be endorsed "Bids for Iron
Work." and will be addressed to james II. CO.
chrane. Superintendent OF Construction u. S. Gus
tom House, etc., Portland Maine
JAMES II. COCHkANE, Superintendent.
my21dlw
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21

MIR. GOODWIN SMITH colrects the general.
iy received impression that Oxford University
has been opened to women. He says that the
examination to which girls have been admit
ted, Is not the entrance examination of the
University, but middle class examination
held under the auspices of the University for
the purpose of raising the standard of educa-
ton in the English secondary schools.
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PROPOSALS
For Furnishing Rniions and Fuel for
Iight-vessels, supply Vessels, and
Tenders, in, the First Light
A0useSDistrici.
LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTORS OFFICE.
POkTIAND MAINE Nav % 1874

LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTORS OFFICE.
PokTLAND, MAINE, May 20, 1879.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office I'M
til II o'clock NJ. the day Of
for furnishing and delivering Rations for the
Tender Iris, other Light Vessels and Fuel tor the
Tender Iris, Light Houses and Steam Fog Signals
the First Lighthouse District, tor year from
the LIST day OF July, 1870 to the Both day OF june
1871, inclusive The rations to be OF good and APP
proved quality; to be delivered alongside of the
lighthouse tender, other vessel provided tor the
purpose, at Portland, in good and sufficient pack
ages, barrels, boxer, and cases, and in good order,
tor the number of persons which will be specified by
the Inspector tor each vessel once quarter free Of
all expense to the United States, agreeaby to speci-
fcations and tables marked and b, attached
thereto, which will form q part OF the contract,
copies OF which may be had by applying at this
Office.
All bids must be sealed and endorsed Proposals
for Rations and Fuel tor Light-Vessels, &c." AMI
then placed in another envelope and lett at or d-
rected to this office, prepaid, II sent by mail.
By order OF the:Light-House Boards EesS i
j. d. HULL, l.. ii. In pector, LIST Dist
Satmy21-laW3w is
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21

With the sticky, filthy, danger
GUS Hair Preparations. but use
Natures Hair RestOra.
tive, which is perfectly clean
and transparent, and entirely
free from all dangerous drugs.
Hair, prevents the hair from
falling off, will cause 1t; TO
grow when prematurely lost,re-
moves dandruff and keeps the
head in a perfectly healthy con-
dition. Try a bottle and be
satisfied that it is the greatest
discovery of the age. PROC
TOR BROTHERS, Gloucester,
Soc Ag'ts for the Patentee. Ali
| the Maine Druggists have a full
supply. apr23snd&w1m
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
HAYDN Association NJ

At meeting OF the Government of Tho Assn
~ citation May II it was voted-that ali membeIs
who do not pay their annual assessment and On
the By Laws on OF before the 18th of Jnne rext.
shall be considered IS withdrawn from the Associa,
ton and their membership forfeited.
The books may be found at A. M. Smiths, Corner
OF Middle and Temple Sts., or at the Hall en- the
evening OF rehearsal. A M. SMITH, Secretary.
May Is sneOdtjunl5.
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

NIAGARA Fire Insurance Co., Of New York.
Tue UNDERSIGNED having been appointed agent OF
tns most reliable and well-known Company all
sSee naYg pa,ses expiring in the
Block, No. 81 Exchange street, and Get them re-.
pewed. mr5sntt l.. s. TWOMBLY. Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
Closing Out !!
CROCKERY, GLASSWAR
And silver Plated Goods!

We offer for short time entire stock at great
ly reduced prices.
1t consists of CrocAery, China and Glassware Of
different Styles and ofthe best quality large stock
OF Silver Plated Castors Spoons. Forks. &c, of the
celebrated "Rogers' manufacture, Fine Table Cut
lery, Kerosene Lamp Goods, and Tea Trays; also
large assortment of Vases and Fancy Wares.
We shall offer the above stock at prices that can
not fail to suit all who wish to purchase goods in our
line at bargain. We mean business.
hsYeCall aud for
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
Bachelors Hair DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the world
the only true and perfect Dye harmless reliable jim
stantaneous; no disappointment; no ridiculous tints;
remedies the ill effects of bad dyes invigorates and
caves the hair soft and beautiful black or brown
Sold BY all Druggists and Perfumers, and properly
pplied at the Wig Factory, 1G Bond st., NY
June 2-SNdlyr&w
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
DON'T
At Private Sale.

n, O. 1882 Congress ST., one fine English Brussels
~ Carpet, "a yards, ore set OF very nice Parlor
Furniture, black walnut in RIP, one Cottage Bed
stead. one straw Carpet. Allnew wi thin one year,
and will be sold at about oae-halt of the original
cost. my13Sntt
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DIED..

In this city. May 10, Mr.. Charles Blake, aged GO
years months.
Funeral services Sunday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock,
at his late residence, No. 221 Cumberland street
In this city. May 10. Mrs. Clara, wife of Daniel
Gould, aged " years.
In this city, May 10, John Melville, eldest SON of
months.
In Bath, May Is, Lizzie Murphy, aged II years
months.
r. Aver, aged IS years.
In Gardiner, May IS, Mary s. Lehman, aged SO
years.
In South Natck. May 10. Grace L., daughter OF
Calvin Edwards, formerly OF Portland. aged II years
months.
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Portland 4 Ogdcn.burg Railread.

In accordance with vote of the Directors of the
Portland and Ogdensburg R. R, Company at meet
ing held May 10, 1870, hereby notify the subscri-
bers to the stock of said Railroad that an assess
ment Of Five Dollars per share has been laid on
said stock, due and payable on the 27ih day
of May inst, at the Treasurers Office, corner
of Middle and Plum streets.
AUG. E. STEVENS,
my 21-sntd Treasurer p. &, n. r r Go.
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
HALLS
VEGETABLE S!CIL!AN
HAIR
REWEWZR.
Persons who are GRAY

Can have toer hair restored to its natural color and
it has fallen out, create new growth, by its
1t is the best HAIR DRESSING in the world,
making eless stiff, brashy hair, healthy, soft and
glossy. -
Price $1.00. For sale by all druggists.
r. P. HALL & Co., Nashua, N. H., Proprietors.
snT&S- weow apr26
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Hair Work F!
Wholesale and Retail!
Switches, all Hair, from SO upwards

Ladies will find my goods much cheaper than at
any other place in the State.
The Hair Dealers can save large per esntage oy
buying of me- and save the expense OF gong 10
Europe, Boston or New YORK.
J.P. SMITH,
mv2ol2w 100 Exchange Sc.
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MARRIED.

In this city, May 10, by Rev. E. Robinson, MUIR
dock McMillan and Miss Annie McIven all OF Port
land.
In Blddeford, May IA, by Rev. s. r. Wether bee,
Wilson, OF Biddeford.
In Augusta. May Is, Daniel F. Steward and Mrs.
Mary f. Fisher.
In Augusta, May 49, Sewall D. Cross and Abbie r
Mitchell.
In Hallowel, May II. Geo. A. Collins, OF Readfied
and Theodore c. Elmes, of II.
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IN THE MARKET.
Valuable Property !

THE residence and farm occupied and improv-
l. ed by the subscriber for more than twenty
years, is offered tor SALE 1t lies on Back Cove
Road in Wesibrook. one mile from city of Portland.
Contains thrty-nve acres-under highest eultva,
ton; house, mastic finished; has ten rooms, and
commands, by all odds, the finest view in the neigh
borhood OF the city,
Land, rich, Piable loan, falls off by an easy
grade TO Il Q waters of Back Cove. Garden en-
closed with ten-ioot picket fence, cedar paths,
three acres of land well stocked with fruit trees,
many OF them in full bearing; some 1000 pears,
dwarf and standard; cherries, pums and apples.
with "a mile OF tile drain; same length Of walks
well laid out 400 feet outdoor grape trels; two
large graperies in excellent cultivation, and fore
ing house; apple orchard, asparagus bed, and the
smaller fruits. Large barn, stable, carriaee-house,
wood house, two wells three cisterns. The whole
in perfect repair and comprising advantages not
often found in the market; now offered at very
low price.
Household furniture, some of It new and never
used, farming tools, wagons horses, &C., &c., may
be had it purchaser desires.
Apply on the premises, by letter through Port
land T. o., to subscriber, or t. VIM ii. Jerris.
EDWARD PAYSON.
May q, 1870. eodtf
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VIII TNEY,S
MEATS Foot Harness Soap,
oils, Blacks, Polishes and Soaps the Harness at
" the same time, Saesroom SO Milk street,
Boston. Harness Makers, Druggists and Groeers
eep it, Dy6sn3m
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21

Warren's Cough Balsam.
Is beyond question the very best medicine OF the
day for all COUGHS, COLDS, Sore THROAT and
LUNGS! Also, Tor Whooping Cough and Croop in
Children it is the most effective medicine ever used
Sold by all Dealers in Medicines.
BE-. BRADBURY, Proprietor, Bangor, Me.
GEO. G. GOODWIN 3 Co., Boston, Agents fol
New England. oct23eod6
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21
SPOK EN-.

Mays, lat 30 Al. Ion IS 90, barque Investigator
from New Orleans tor Havre.
May Is, lat SO 80, Ion ~ 10. brig Euscniay from
Turks Islands for Holmes Hole.
May Is. lat 3d. Ion 60, brig Osspee, from NJ essina
for Boston.
NAV II, Sc OF Hatteras IL miles. brig Ken nebec,
from Philadelphia Tor Charleston.
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Pimnles ON the Face.

For COmedores, Black-Heads, Flesh Worms or
Grubs, Pimply Eruptious and Bfotched disfgura-
lions on the Face use Perry's Comedone and Pim-
pie Remedy. Reliable, Harmless, and contains no
lead poison. Depot 40 Bond St., N. Y. Sold by
Druggists everywhere. marl7dxv4msn
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-21

The Reporter says boy about 10 years of
age, son of Cyrus Wing of Dead River, was
drowned in Dead River on Sunday the 18th
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-10-14
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melon Ior lne t.r-' tlmr 'n t"I- country.
passed a ti,l! OF punpN'n~. ami r'nl'i,
ed, ~ they were - G'"' When -'r'",
now much better they must he ""''
ripe.
"Nir," @;r.l an ast n'-h.4 landlady L.
Il tr"ve!er who had just sent MS cup no.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-10-14

THrRTY YEARS AGo.-A gentleman
who used TO drive cattle from Orleans
County to brighton Market before any
cars were running, informs us that the
regular pay OF those who went with the
drovcs was then 80 cents a day and eX-
penses, which at 'sDovers Taverns' was
the 80 cents for supper, lodging and
breakfast, with all the liquor one want
ed free. The return home was on foot
taking about five days, during which the
men were allowed the regular pay OF III
ty cents per day with! the cnoiee OF act
ual expenses or $500, by winch n''''
would be sayed.-St. Adams Messenger
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-10-14

could not understand where | was.
There was the heavy motion OF 4 vessel,
the wash-wasl'' of the water hurrying
by, and occasionally Il heavy tootstcp
upon the deck overhead. But at last
came a sigh, apparently close at hand,
followed by Il rustling noise and turning
my curious eyes i'll the direction, 1t was
for them to encounter my husbands
face, but SO care-worn, pallid, and amX-
ious as to be almost unrccO%nlZ bic.
The next moment my feeble arms were
round his neck, and the tears OF thank
tulnc-e were flowing, for | knew that
we were saved.
Saved, indeed; but how near had
been our end may be devined when | re-
late that the merchant which plckcd
Us up passed us in the night; but the
white sail Of our boat attracted the at
tention of sailor; and upon the vessel :
course being changed, the impression at
first was that the duty to he pcrformcd
was to afford Christian burial-a rite,
indeed, needed by the three sailors
Captain Webster and the sccond-mate
being the only other survivors.
\ month later, weak, and the shad-
uwS of our former selves, we were land
ed at Madras, the destination uI the YES
-cl which had picked Us up; and soon
after. but with many shlver OF dread
we re-rmbarkcd, to reach Java III safety
1t was not for many months that l re'