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The Portland daily press., 1870-09-14
Terms $500 per annum, I'm adrance.
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lrrom the Hagerstown Twice-a-WsekI
Yesterday morning about six o'clock, John
French, son of George French, Esq, OF this
town, passed from this life, after an illness Of
more than two weeks, brought about in
most remarkable wav. The facts. as we have
learned them rom intimate friends of the de-
cease are about as follows: For two or three
years past it has been noticed that the young
man bad peculiar views upon various subjects
and especially religion ana his futule state;
but it was not surmised that they were EN-
bedded very deeply, much less to such an ex-
tent as to derange his mind; on the con rary,
beng more than unusually gifted with intelli-
gence and acuteness, credit was given him Tor
more than the aver &c oi common, reasoning
sense. He, however, became fond oil reading
that class oil works on theoretical religion, la
the transcendental style, too many of which
are to be found i'll the libraries of persons who
are not aware OF the tendency OF those high
fown but delusive disturbers OF the mind OF
the genuine seekers after truth. To such an
extent did he become absorbed in some OF the
mysticism anu sophistries of these .quacks in
theology, that his brain gave away, and rea-
sou, at least upon reli iOus subjects, took flight
and while laboring under the misfortune, he be-
came impressed with the idea that he had
some special religious task to perform which
could only be accomplished after be had tasted
ioriy days and nights, which feat he began
hO"t'J tWo ihOutuo dSO, anu dCtudiiJ huiShCu
two weeks since.
Every effort made during that time to in
duce him to eat utterly failed, and those who
were in close contact with him all the time
say that not a mcuthful OF food passed his
lips Strategy, after persuasion had exhaust
ed itself, was resortad to, and tempting fruit
and other things were placed in his way, and
III SUCH manner as to leave the impression
that their presence was unknown 70 all but
himself; yet he reirained from partakipe of
them in every instance. OF course, during
this time be became very much reduced. look
ing more like a skeleton than a living human
being.
Nature at length could stand the strain no
longer, and few days before the expiration
OF the forty days he was compelled to take to
his bed, and although everything that could be
done for him was done, he at last gave way,
and his spirit sought that sphere where the
great mystery finds solution. Alter the forty
days he was ted with great care, but his sys-
TEN had sunk too deeply to recuperate. There
are very few in this community who doubt
that French did what he professec to under
take-namely, with the exception of drinking
freely OF water and smoking considerably, TO
actually live forty days and nights without
tasting food. 1t is pronounced by physicians
to be one OF the extremely few cases Of sx-
tended lasting tnas have come to the knowl-
edge of the world.
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"A Louisville man has invented machine
for picking cotton which consists of four
wheels, ard running-gear similar to that of an
ordinary wagon. In the center of the bed are
several teases like those used Tor mapping
cloth. The teases are contained in a wire
cylinder, and operated by means OF pulleys.
When in running order the frame is lowered
over the rows Of cotton, which it cleans on
the plants just as well as if dono by hand.
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:5'ssH SALE.

ss The undersigned would urge the i'm
~ portance of more aitent on to the chill
UITYYsN drtns first teeth, aud in doing SO
-, woulf announce to parents OF Port
land and vicinity that he is prepared TO give special
attention to the children. The general impression
win parents is that he FIRST teeth are If little
POI itance aud they seem surprised when the DE- mist
recommends fliag, bru,hin and other means OF
prese valon: fvery one should know that dis
eased CONDITION "t The teeth and gums, and pre-
mature loss o. the first teeth, cause contraction
t9s bes6y aw ng Tn which it is nssiols to have
With iiteeu years. practical ,xoerience in the
profession, am fully prep red to treat and fill
teeth, or insert artificial teeth ] am using West
erns Metal, which Tor under plates has many ad-
vaniages over every her Material
Teeth Extracted Without Paio,
nav. introduced iuto my practice the Nitrous
CAs. Jas; shall be prepared to administer it at al
hours: nave had five years expeiie ience III ITS a.
Once at my residence, "A Free strest, near Con
au25-neweow OF McALASTER, D. d. S.
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Notice OF Meeting.

Not ce s hereby given the sgners of the Articles
OF Assoca ion for the manu- ufaeure, use and sale IN
the State OF Name OF the Z" Abel Loom. so called
PoItlapd at the .ffice OF x 0sl,us a. A dams, cor.
OF Ex, hange ami Nilule Streets, on Saturday the
tenth day OF Sep ember next, at ten O'Clock A. M,
the Pubc Acts .f 1910 oi the 5, ate OF Maine, cor
pyraton 10 Manufacture said " a bel Looms in the
State o. Maine and all fabrics OF any hind that NAV
be made therein.
j. A. KENDALL
One Of the Siguers Of said Artcles-
Portland, August 25th, 1870, ae26tS
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Farm tor sale!

IN OF the very best farms in the to,vo ot pbips-
- purg; known as the Lee Farm" situated on
tue hehheDec RIVER about five miles from Bath The
sala larm contains about three hunnred ycres OF
whic there is spendId wood OF about two hum
dtcd acres of Ship Timber and other kinds of lin
ie pe .nlty acres IN The held and seventy acres in
me pasture. There is a Two story brick House on
the ia. m and barn ana out-bni d ngs
IN; IS rare chance tor ship-builde,s.
For turjher pa,ti' ulars please call 1t
5. ID. .CULEoWUBrHY'S
50 Excaarge ST., Porllaad, Maine or at
S. h COLESWOhTHY'S, ,JR
52 Washington Street, Bath, Name.
sep5deod&wtf
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The Traverse City lMich.) Herald says:
" There was new scholar at the Methodist
Sabbath school last Sunday. Just as the bell
had been struck and the Superintendent was
about to give out the opening hymn. young
bear, weighing about forty pounds, trotted up
the aisle, smeIed the books that the librarian
had spread out before him, gHlnted his appro-
baton of them, and then quietly seated him
self upon his launches in the pulpit. 1t is
stating the case mildly 10 say that everybody
was surprised, and that the children smiled
audibly-very audibly. The officers of the
able for the mental and moral edification of
the young cub, but he so entirely absorbed
the attention of the children that it was
thought best to have him leave. He was ac-
cordingly politely invited to retire, but he had
evidently come to stay, and stay he would.
1t was his first attendance to Sunday school,
and, being thoroughly imbued with the spirit
of young America, resolved to see the thing
through. A strap was finally got around his
neck, and he was led away and fastened in a
small adjoining rOOm,' used as store room.
Order was restored, and the Superintendent
was once more about to commence services
when a racket as ii all bedlam had broken
loose, was heard in the store room. Once
more the officers came to the rescue, and,
opening the door, they found that the cub bad
broken loose from his fastenings, and upset
five-oaliOn kerosene can, and was play ing mad
in a most magnificent style. As the door
was opened, bruin dashed out, shook the dust
off his feet as a testimony against the treat
ment he had received, and left, evidently dis
susted with the manner Of conducting Sun
l. =
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Fine Suburban Residence for sale

The subscriber offers for sale his
AsfiNN(l modeIn-buit residence situated on
MTxEfSr-LR the eminence overlooking Wood
&3 aS4HMTEA ford's Corner, Westbrook. 1t con-
&xEtslAkzly- taios IL good sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, IS supplied with abundance OF
hard and SOFT water, and il is in good state of
pair. There is large stable on the premises. The
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely LAID out,
and on which is fin vegetable garden, the yeseia-
bes to lie sold with the house.
This OF the finest locations in the vicinity of
P0rtanr-within five minutes walk of the horse
caLs. and aoIding fine view OF the city. hart or,
ocean and ,he surrounding country Price $4,000
One-third OF the purchase money may remain on
mortgage il desired. Possession given Immediately
Enquire of SAM'L JORDAN, ESQ
+. S. A grove containing tive acres adjoining on
the south, also of tilla9e land the north,
will be soI with tie Inrer. II erred.
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Il NEW modern built House. situated on High
a street, together with large garden; desirable
residence for a geneel family.
For particulars inquire OF
sep7d2w JOHN G. PR )CTER, 90 Exchange ST,
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FOR SALE.

A TWO and halt storied house. pleasantly stu
IA ated on the Northerly nt Oxford and Boyd
Sts. For particulars enquire at No 81 Exchange st.
au24d3W
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

ftNIiE members OF the Portland Turnverein are
i notified that classes Tor gymnastic exercises will
be formed every AFTERNOON OF the week, Monday
and Friday excepted, commencing FriJay, Sept 9th,
at oo,oek, and tor Spar'ing, Wedn- day Evt ming,
Segt 7th, at O'Clock, under the tn lion of Prof
Don't. Members wishing 10 avail themselves OF the
privilege off red will please reror as above
Per Order, V. V. TWJTCHnIJ, Sec.v
sep7l2w
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Brick House for sac.

I COATED on the westerly side of Cumberland,
IL near Elm street; contains ten rooms, gas plen
ty OF water. The location OF this property makes it
desirable tor any per wanting house convenient
to the centre OF business.
Apply to W. II. JERKS. Real Estate Agent,
sep6d2wt Cahoon Block next east CITY Hail
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For Sale.
For Sale or Lease

TWO Story Brick House. No. II Myrtle St, above
Cumberland ST., nine finished rooms. gas and
plenty of water, furnace etc. FLqdre at No. 40
ETanklin Sc. (sep7tD F. A LEAVITT,
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r Tn0H An easy job in every town, S. to S. q
uOOA DAY sure. Samples an iul particulars
sent for 10 CO ITS. No buwbug. Address GEO. s.
HELLEN, Lewiston, Name sep1Sst&wsw
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RANK OF THE METROPOLIS
NGs. Al and.43 State sucet,
30 TON.

This Bank. having remodeled its Banking House.
making it OF the most pleasant and convenient
OF access in the city, will continue to receive de-
posts, Discount promptly for customers, buy and
sell Bills on Londop, Dublin, Paris Ans terd am
frankfort-on- The Main, and all other cities of
Europe Asia aid Alrlca and issue Letters OF Cr.dt
for travellers (which will be h0nored in any part the
Wordl upon the most favorable terms Parties
would do W. II TO apply before engaging elsewhere.
We are constantly receiving letters OF the 10 low
ing import:
"ShM L A. WAY, Esd:
Having travelled in Asia, Turkey and other parts
OF EUROPE with a Letter OF Credit issued by your
Bank Il take pleasure in acknowledging tie uniform
CO.. rtesy and attention shown by your corrtspoii-
dents EDWIN HADLEY."
N.B. A commission will be allowed TO Banks or
Bankers who rder etters or bills for their friends.
feb2S. .2aw26 S1aw39t-1y
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Farm for Saio.

Esirn LOT HalC.
Offered at a great bargain; III
A <fs,ysl y Lamb Homestead farm in West
EEIfSsJsszrln troog. three and haif miles from
E3iIs&xs.AM Portland on the road to Saccarapla.
ksI ksE,ll11s422Iy I,ll11s42Iy SAID excellent farm consists Of
about seventy five acres conyiently divided into
moving pasture and wood land; has good well OF
wa.er larg barn convient house and out buildings;
has also valuable orchard OF 150 young trees in
gooa bearing condition. Another valuable source OF
profit belonging the farm is an excellent gravel
bed, the only in tie vicinity, and one from which
the town buys largely. Situated so near Portland,
upon the main road from the country to The city,
tns iarm Gtters lnducements such as lew others can
ober 10 any one desiring alm either for profit or
enjoyment. For particulars Inquire CT
q. l.. z. WARREN,
hiiooN"u Saccarappa. NJ
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ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT AT MONT
BLANc-Particuiars arc given in late Eng
lish papers of a fatal accident that occurred to
party OF English tourists near the summit
OF Mont Blanc. on Tuesday, August 2. The
parry in question consisted of Mr.. Marke, of
Woodhill, Liskeard; Mrs. Marke, his wife, a
young lady, her friend, and three guides.
They left Chamounix on Monday, the 1st,
about midday, with two guides, ard arrived
without accident at the hotel de Grands Mu-
lets at P. NJ. At IL the next morning
having added to their party the third guide,
they started on their upward journey. After
having safely traversed the Great and Little
Plateau, they gained the summit of LIE Corri-
dor about 10 A. NJ. AT this spot, as there
was a considerable breeze, the ladies, with
one of the guides halted, while Mr.. Marke,
with two other guides, went up higher to see
if the weather would permit them to continue
their ascent. They promised to return in ten
or fifteen minutes. The ladies beginning to
ieel the cold, their guide, contrary to the in
functions OF MIR. Make, and the express Or
ders of his fellow, started off with them ON
their descent home They were all three
COiuSStCu Oy lopCs Xuios xudlhe,
nately, at the same time also leaning on the
arm OF the guide, her friend following lew
steps behind. Scarcely had they gone 100
yards when Mrs. Marke' and the guide sud
denly disappeared into crevasse, which was
covered with thin crust OF frozen snow
Providentialy Tor her friend the rope, being
rotten, broke, and she remained half dead
with fear, but in safety, close to the upper
edge of the chasm. Mr. Marks and the two
guides, hearing cries oil distress, rushed down
in all haste, and in less than five minutes had
1eachet as near as they could with safety the
edge OF the clevasse. They looked down and
shouted as loud as they could. The silence
OF the grave was their only answer. Nothing
remained now tor the survivors but to hurr,
back to the Grands Mulets and send down to
ChamOunix for assistance as quickly as posi-
BILE. In a very short time party OF porters
AMI guides, with everything requisite Tor the
sealc ch after the remains OF the travellers, ar
rived at the scene OF the disaster. The search
continued during the remainder of the week.
but owing TO the situation and iorma' ion OF
the crevasse all their efforts proved unsuccess
full. Mrs. Marke had only been mari led two
months She was the eldest daus hter OF Rev
r. e. Maui, rector OF Rlckinhall, Suffolk. The
names OF the two surviving guides are Franz
Boulgeur and Jean Pierre Zimbyugell, na
tiXcs OF Valais, and that OF the poor young
fellow who lost his lie, and who had joined
the party at the Grands Mulets, Gay CIozier
Ozyme, aged twenty three, Sauoyard.
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HlsE 91sltsy 1Ey sll5g gassM@ tSssMAe@a=Ns

Lck AnLY USE. Simple, cheap, reliable
IL Kp everything. Agents wanted. Circulars
and sample stocking free. Address HINELEY KNIT
TING MACHINE Co. Bath, Me. oc29-d1y
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The Portland Daily Press
Is published every day (Sundays excepted) by
the
Portland Publishing Co..
At iS9 EXCHANGE STREET, Portland.
TERMS Slight Dollars Year in advance.
The Maine state Press

Is published every THURSDAY MORNING at
81 year; if paid in advance, at $500 a
year.
RATES OF ADvERTIsINo.-One inch Of space.
in length of column, constitutes square"
$1.50 per square daily first week. rs cents
per week after; three insertions, or less, 81 OO;
continuing every other day after first week, so
cents
Half square. three insertions or less, 75 cents;
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs,'' $500 per
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STATE PRESS (which has large circulation
in every part OF the State) for 81. 90 per square
for first insertion. and so cents per square for
each subsequent insertion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Commission of lnsolvency.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned
~ have been appointed aud duly qualified as
against the estate OF Levi Knight, l,te Yarmouth,
in the County OF Cumberland, deceased, which
estate has been represented ins0vent; and that we
shall be session that purpose, at the office CT
Bonney q Pullen IS Exchange ST.. in Portland, on
the fist saturdays OF October. Noeember and De.
cember, respectively, A. ID. 1870. and on the frst
saturday OF January, and The fist and last Satur-
days Of February, A. d. 1871, from ten to twelve
O'Clock in the forenoon.
PERCIvAL BONNEY.
STANLEY I. LIEN.
Portland, September 6, 6,.1s70. sepIdiaw3tW
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TO LET.
For Rent.

EOUR Tenements in new bouses stnated o, creen
= 81 street between Cumberland and Portland treefs
Eacn tenement ccntaius rooms 8 living rooms
enanners, e mas SebagO wal on each floor. Gas and
hA'ures III every room. Rents 5000 and upwards,
Apply 10 JOHN T. HULL.
au2beod3w Room No 12 Fluent Block.
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IN. Cor Troy Times
The richest New Yorker in his day was a
German emigrant who never could sound the
''M," but alwais said "tousands' instead
of thousands ard dat" instead of sthat. y
His son William and his grandson John Jacob
(Astor) are the cbet landboders in America" f"
They still retain their strong German aspect.
and think the latter might be taken for a
newly landed Prussian. Some of the most i'm
portant branches of manufacture have f
many years been controlled by German tami
lies. Here are the Havemeyers, the Ocker-
thausens, and the Mollers famous as sugar re
finers and immensely rich. Then there is the
piano-iorte and furniture business, of which
the Germans make speciality. The richest
manufacturer of oil colors in this o. CITY is
Daniel f. Tieman, German either by birth
or descent. The stock exchange abounds with
German brokers, while German BANKERS are
now among our heaviest Wall street men.
They have very strong national feelings, and
would not remain idle spectators OF their
country's ruin. Among the young Germans
the most popular melody is that famous ma
tional war song commencing with the words
"He shall not have the free German Rhne.s
"He" means the Frenchman, and he shall not
have it; even if our young German element is
obliged TO sled blood in her defence.
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For Sale or Lease.
A LOT of land Cross street. Enquire OF Edward
"A Howe No. "a Dantorth street, or OF ii. j. Libby
No. l4G Middle street. may14dtt
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tskaE ssTATxs
For sale.

sfNHE desirable property situated on the westerly
corner OF gh and Pleasant Streets. tie late
residence OF N. Blanchard. Esq consisting Of u three
story Brick HOUSE, upon large lGt containing about
10000 squa feet One of the best locations i'm tbe
City. For particulars inquire Of
JOHN G. PROCTER,
Real Estase Broker,
sep9d3w 90 Exchange ST., Portland.
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House for sale.

House for Sale.
Z HE pleasantly located two story House. No. 10
Park St, now occupied by Mr.. G X. Babb, is
for sale. The house contains nine finished rooms
Fine lot 48x90 feet. 1t spi by Sept 25tl it will
be to let. Will be Sold on favorable TERMS
Arpylo w. Fl. JERRIS,
Real Estate Agent,
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The New CUBAN TARrrF.-The following il
the new tariff OF duties on imports into Cuba.
to take effect October 1st, 1870.
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TO L. II a.
TO 4.

CToRAGE and Wharfage or Custom House
~ Wharf. Apply to LYNCH BARKER q CO.,
ocl6tf 159 Commercial st.
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House and Land for sale.

vFtHE subscriber offers for sale the brick house No
40 Deering street. Also severa desirable lots
opposite. CHARLES PAYsON.
June 6, 1870. jun6tf
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German Wealth in New York.
PoRT0IAAND.

Wednesday Morning, September IA, 1870.
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ENTEEL accOr modations for a gentleman and
wife (pleas ant parlor hsmber) and a few sinsle
gentle men, may be had ii applied tor soon at 20
Hampshire ST. au22aim*
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WANTED
Wanted !

A SMALL Tenement and room suitable for a Dress
u MSkeI's Shop; need not be connected
CHAS. p. MATT OCKS, Art'y at Law.
o So Middle Street or
sepS Mrs. A. d. REEVES, Sc Free Street.
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Store to Lett

m Midde, between Franklin and HampshiI G
" Streets. In good repair.
JAMES A. FOSS.
Portland, June 20. jun21ti
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1870-05-05

- ODeiaN0ti UIroNicse displays its
ADl1lAriiy with the B,b:e By coming to
the do1snse Of . suspected mercantile
Urn Of that city with the statement
that 'slt h % far above repgoach as
HOeiphar's wife,
An induatrious old man in Eastern
Connecticuf. Whose early education was
nGgiscted. bas put out sign announce
lng: '.0oin out whitevashin done IN
hsse."
4 little reconstructed Southern girl,
I've ysars old. axe coiored servant In
ths course Of theological examination,
what the 18th commandment was. The
reply that there were only 10 command
ments vas scornfully received, and the
lSth commandment was that the coIored
people should vote.
A Toledo German, who has kept 81.
hon for the accommodation Of printer.
~ had to suspend on account Of the
customary impecuniosity of the craft.
Here 10 Q list Of some Of his customers,
= k,und on the books: "Der Lain
Brinter"; "Der Leet;e Brinter"; Der
Pen Putler Brinter''; der Tfvel'; Der
Brinter init der red hair: der Brinter
NIT hair not shoost 50 red"
A Memphis paper tells .this anecdotc:
An anxious looking chap wandered into
the mayors office the other day and
asked permission to link ut the book in
which the names Of candidates for office
are entered. The clerk blandly asked.
"What Office are you running for. sir:'
10 which the the other replied. wall,
/ dunno; Thought I'd look over and go
for any vacancy that might turn up.
In, beastly fond Of "rtis."
This anectaote il rs good "a 1t IL old:
A college professor encouraged h'S
Re0leRy class t. collect specimens: and
one day they deposited piece Of brick
streake,l aud stained, with their coll-c'
tions. thinking to impose on the doctor
Taking up the specimens. the professor
remarked: "This is a piece Of ,aryts
from the CHpsDffe Hiiips. J1uHHiuk dt
another: "This II a piece or feIdspar
from the Portland qnarries. And this. b"
coming to the brick. II. u piece of impl
deuce from some member Of this class. y
A sharp tongued Texas woman ~
gravated her lord to such degree that
he deserted his hOuse in Houston, and
fed to Galveston. where he gained
courage to write the following letter
preliminary T., his return:
Galveston. January the It'll. 1870:
My Lorin Wife: line comm "ne nes
week M have forgive you for jawin m-
lille come on the O'clock trane ant
stay ONE hereafter & tri To lie aItere,
man. I want peace AMI SO yew. why
shoOIn't we love eacl, other. n. We u~e.
ter when we were first jined together
IN the wholly bands OF madi"rk. I've
jinel temperance s'-ity but ify"n il"
me again for co,nmin o,ne III VOLTA,
you like City fur We must lave peace a.
era t ses.