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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, Nov. l6.

New YORK, Nov. l6.
COTTON-sales 55l5 bales: mid. uplands l6n
FLOUR-state 100000; round hoop OHIO $40 $780,
western 0a6i5, southern 565 $3.50.
WHEAT-sales 81 900 bu; No spring 1875 1885,
No. ? do. 1872 1856; winter red and amber western
l37gl40
CORN-new mixed western, s09s3; old do. 81
9S1 in store.
OATS-state 6056l; western 59s60
PORk-mess, 2450; prime, 2i.5O.
LARD-stcam, l3a4.
BUTrER-Ohio, i4930: state, 20di2.
WHISkEY-Western free, sGgs6a.
RICE-Carolina, 50
sUGAR-Porto Rico 10Y. Muscovado, % nl0it.
SPTS TURPENTINE-459 9t6%.
PErROLEuM-crude, l2t. refined, RI.
TALLOW-Sa g9.
FREIGHTs 10 LIvERPOoL-hrm; Cotton, u;
Wheat, s94slO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.
FLOUR-spring extras 430a530.
WHEAT-No. 2, l06.
C0RN-NO. 2, CAS-.
OATS-4la for No. 2.
BARLEY-Sl4 for No. l.
LARD-l34.
ESs.PORK-22 90.
REtEIPTs-500O -four, OF, 900 wheat, 40, 900 corn,
p, 900 oats, 1000 rye, 5000 barley, 5000 hogs.
SHIPMENTS-5,000l -four, 1900 wheat, $1,000
corn, 900 oats, 00G00 rye. 5000 barley, 5000 hogs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
FROM NEW YORK.
New YORK, Nov. 10.

OKh, ANUF. AU'
The Custom Officers have seized valuable
cargo belonging to prominent importing firm
for frauds Oh the Government, which it is al
legged will reach 100000. The firm have also
been taken, and the whole affair is now I'M
dergoing thorough examination, pending
which the authorities refuse information The
rumors on the street are so unfavorable that
the paper OF the firm which usually passes at
5a6 per cent. was freely offered at without
buyers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

In our list of injured in the Railroad acct
dent on Tuesday we gave the name of George
Shepard as being wounded in head and leg
slight-he was wounded either that day or
the day before in Jewett's Saw Mill, Gardiner,
and had has erutcIes Nth him on the TRIM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.
London.

London, Nov. l6. There has been a re-
markable decline in the prices of all CONT
mental securities.
Further outrages have been committed on
foreigners in Canton, and the execution of the
Tientsin criminals has been deferred.
The United States steamer Portsmouth was
last heard of at Bohain, and the Franklin at
Lisbon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
FROM LEWISTON.

LEWISTON, Me-, Nov l6.
The Lewiston Journal publishes corrected
return of the census of Maine, by which the
whole population appears to be 62S, 7l9,
gain of only ll9 from 1850. The greatest
gains are IN Androscoggin and Aroostook
counties, several of the older counties having
suffered considerable loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

The train that met with an accident on Tues
day afternoon was twice interrupted on the
road below Gardiner by cows on the track.
The train stopped each time and the beasts
were driven off. There seems to be an unu-
sual number of animals now on the track.
special care at this season of the year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
FROM CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Nov.

CHICAGO, Nov. IL.
Senator Yates who has been confined to his
bed with bilious fever is now convalescent-
and hopes to be able to leave for Washington
in IL few days.
Farnswroth's majority is 1881, and Moore's
IN the 9Th district is lG7l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
For nice shoe brushes and boot blackings
go to Partridge's Drug Store.

If You feel dull, drowsy, debiitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly, poor
appetite and tongue coated, you are suffering
from TORPID Liver or "Bllousness," and
nothing will cure you so speedily and perma-
nently as DR.. Pierce's Alt. Ext. or Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t also cures the worst
lingering Coughs, at the same time strength
ening and purifying the whole system Re-
member that DIR. Pierce's private IT, S. Gov
eminent Revenue Stamp bearing upon it his
portrait, name and address, is upon every
bottle of the Genuine. Sold by druggists.
nOyl5-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Madrid.

Madrid, Nov. Is. A meeting of the liberal
members of the Cortes was held yesterday
One hundred and eighty-three Deputies were
present, including Swans, Lopez, Domnis
and Yzqueno. After long conference it was
agreed that the first vote to be taken on the
throne question to-day shonld be cast for the
Duke OF Montpensier, and if he were not
chosen then the Duke of Aosta should re-
ceive their suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

Corned beef should not be put into the pot
until the water boils, and not taken out un
til it is cold, unless you want it as dry as
chip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
local anD State Menus.

The funeral of Rev. DIR. Ballard will take
place in St. Paul's church, Brunswick, on
Thursday, 18th, at 10 l-2 4. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

Rev. c. G. McCully, of ilallowel has de-
clined the unanimous call of the Fort street
church, Honolulu, Sandwich Island, aud in
tends to return to Maine in the Spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Snow Storm.

BUFFALO, n. y, Nov. l6.
A snow storm has been raging here since
daylight this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Destructive Fire.

BALTIMORE, Nov l6.
Baker Bros Glass Works were burned
this morning. Loss $4,000; fully insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
sa=sss'=ssHaasa lsss -
DicO.

In Bath 18th inst, Darius n. Parks aged % yrs.
In Portland, 18th inst, Capt. Geo. Parsons, aged
AZ years.
On Long Island, Portland Harbor 10th inst, Levi
W. Gushing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Marrte0.

In Wiscasset, 18th inst, Orrington Abbot of Booth
bay to Miss Levey G. Alley of Edgecomb
In Pittsfeld, 9th inst, Geo. w. Hunt to Miss Ella
f. Judkns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

From hundreds of reported cases where pa
tents have increased in weight from five to
forty pounds while using FELLows' COMPOUND
SYRUP OF HYPoPuosPHITEs, no doubt re-
mains of its powerful action on the organs of
nutrition. novl5-+&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Tours.

Tours, Nov. lG. The French Journals
treat England's anxiety on the subject of Rus
sia's remuneration of the Paris treaty as just
return for her Indifference to the suferings
of her former ally. The Government here
seems to give no attention to the incident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Read This !.

Read THIS
All kinds of Stitching done at No. G5 Bridge
Street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
No. 70 North SIAtn Stftet, IHIIautIpnIs
GEORGE C.. GOODWIN q Co., Boston, Agents.

My hair was falling OF, used two bottles of Ma
TURE's HAIR RESTORATIVE and it checked it at
once. 1t is clean safe and efficient If your drug
gist has not got it, send direct to PROCTOR BROS,
Gloucester Mass. See advertisement.
G1u1r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17

Soreness of the flesh tenderness of the scalp, are
cured by using Renne's Pain-Killing Magic OIL
This is excellent also for sore throat, pain in the
joints. and people say at works like charm"
Sold by Titcomb. novl5-t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
Piano Wanted.

WANTED to rent, Good 81 or octave Piano
w Forte, for which fair price will be paid.
Address w, t. Augusta Pc. +novI6t4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-11-17
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, Nov. l6.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22
PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs FOR WROUGHT AND CAST IRON WORK
POST OFFICE AND COURT HOUSE, NEW YORK CITY.
POST OFFICE AND COURT HOUSE, NEW YORK CIrY,l
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT, May 8. 1870

PosT OFFICE AND CoURT House, NEW YORK CITY,
wsoIa3r II HHb SssF IaoN wok
nsnasa E Ss sessS @ s s % sn sps
ns son n ns IN the sa and
his oaco Consisting Of esson Columns. dpatss, &C.,
and M wreIsht re a IRON beams grders &C. ,
true and free from hsws or dsscs Of kind and Of the
By he and drawings
weigh less than the schedule weight and no surplus weight
ing IN respect from the requirements of the drawings be
All bearings of columns. bases plates &C., paned
turned perfectly al Iohcles drilled, the entire
The beam, and erders must be q the Of the
Hewitt other American manufacture equal thereto
and must be Of the sizes and weights called for in the
and sound. in all respect OF first quality.
plates of the dimensions and numbers required by hepec
fcati ons and schedules.
ead m % OF other % ps, n se WORK nr;o ehs
work together and In place. the pete satisfaction Of
% Be put bolt. and
os So BY s
and found defective in particular will be rejected
and engines in putting the work in place. without charge;
S% YIN os 70 Pay s III Ss s y e
when required scaodng to be furnished by the conirac
Proposals will be made by the piece for the various cast
r or as work
to mt and put the work in place, whether mentioned In draw
The work must pe furnished delivered fitted and put
place complete, within three months alter date Of written
notice 20 commence the work.
The work will not be subdvided among different bidders
but will be considered in the aggregate
The schedules will be used In Identifying the material and
making the payments which win be made monthly, deduct
ing per cent until the final completion of the contract
al bids be accompanied by penal bond In the
OF $4,000 that the bidder will accept and perform the
II him, sulciency the security to be
certified to by the District Attorney of the district where he
resides
The Department the right reject any all bids
II 1t be deemed for the interest Of the government to do
and bid that made the printed form to be OBJ
tanned in this Office and does not conform In respect to
the requirements OF this advertisement will not be consit
eed neither will any proposals be received from parties
themselves eogaged in the manufacture OF cast
wrought iron and who have not the necessary ac-
ties for gettn: out the castings or rolled beams.
Proposals will! be endorsed "Bids Iron Work. ad-
dressed to CALVIN 7. HULBURD,
superintendent
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

NT }. DIXON, 275 BLEECKER STREET, FURNISHES
l hotels restaurants conectioners fairs excursions
with his Ice Creams OF al nayors 40c.
per quart.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

DR. J. A. BEvAN TREATS AFFECTIONS or THE
~ Throat and Ear and other diseases principle
that he adopted with much success at Guys Hospital
London ldo5 Second aycnue between Fifty yfih and Fifty
ei xlh streets
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET-CoMPLErE ORDER
n for housekeeping Central Park and Convenient
70 Broadway cars. Apply the premises, No. 2H West
Fifty fourth street. between Broadway and Eighth avenue
Rent from &90 4lOO.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

10 ABINGDON SQUARE, BETWEEN BLEECKER
lO and West Twelfth streets-Sx furnished Rooms to
let suitable for business pnrposes splendid opportunity
dentist nilner dressmaker location desirable
venent lines OF would be let quiet
family hot and cold water and possession Immediately
1RH PEARL STREET NEAR CHATHAM:z.FoUR
fCO story House, with store aud basement 2Jx120 Ap-
ply to A. TUSKA, 200 Canal street.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

VNATER POWER TO LET-WITH THREE STORY
w brick Building 90x30 and wing story 4Jx60; thirty
Ave miles from city and one from the river in good
with dwelling. For particulars appyto 9. NJ. GORDON No.
Goa alir
The New York herald., 1870-05-22
MISCELLANEOUS,

-
CIRCULARS ADDRESSED, FOLDED AND MAILED,
~ giving the fun address, with street and number to any
line OF business tho United States Isis OF the names
furnished Mercantile and Statistical Agency, Ill Nassau
street.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

THOMAS n. AGNEW, 26l GREENWICH STREET,
New YORK, has reduced the prices of Teas, Coecs Su.
gars Flour and kinds Groceries, Molasses Proy
sions TO the go.G standard.
The New York herald., 1870-05-22

ITO LET OR LEASE (UNFURNIsHEpt-AN ELEGANT
l. brown stone high sto0p corner House Madison
above hequare four stories high 25x6o feet,
with bay windows, and 10 finished in the most expensive
style hard wood will be leased for three years
If desired. Apply to e. III. LUDLOW CO.. No. Pine ct.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
Lana Sales I'm the penln.uIa.

1t was stated in the Wing few days
Since that several large tracts Of land,
near Yorktown, had recently been pur-
chased by Northern capitalist. The
Norfolk Journal of yesterday says that
the capitalist referred to is the distin-
guished millionaire, VIM. II. Aspinwall,
OF New York. The lands purchased
by him comprise over eight thousand
acres, and extend almost across the
Peninsula Thanked on the one hand
by York river, and on the other hand
by the James, these possessions of Mr..
Aspinwall may not only be made i'm
mensely remuperative to him.. but ben
e6ciaf 10 all Che people of That portion
of the State, by being put into such pro-
eesses of productiveness as the vast cap
ital of the new owner will enable hmm
to resort to, for ithe development OF
these old Virginia lands.-R'chmond
Wig.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
resolutions OF Respect.

AT meeting OF Baltimore Lodge No. 6,
knights OF Pythias, held on Friday even
ing, December 9th, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, In the providence OF Almighty
God, our dearly beloved brother j. Nelson
Cookies has been removed from our midst
and from the brethren he no well loved,
and - - FllIOA
WHEREAS, II is proper that we with
whom he was 80 closely linked I'm the ties
of brotherly love and friendship should,
while We bow in submission TO the Divine
will, express our admiration OF the great
worth and sterling qualities of our deceased
brother and our deep sorrow ut his sudden
demise, therefore be ID F..t TO-.
RESOLVED, That In the death OF Brother
Cookies this lodge loses an earnest and eff
cient member and the order brother whose
devotion to its principles was shown In his
daily life and in the high place he held in
the estimation of his fellow men.
Resolved, That, as further token OF re-
spect, the character and emblems OF this
lodge be draped in mourning and that the
members wear the usual badge of MOURN
ing for the space of thirty days. l......-a.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to the family of our deceased
brother; that they be spread upon the min
utes and published in the daily papers Of
the city.
HENRY MATHEWS,)
]. ST. j. GARRISON, Committee.
HENRY UTHMAN, J
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
TIN Monroe Register thinks it "ver

i THn Monroe Register thinks it very
provoking" to find that the First and
Second Congressional Districts have
candidates for the United States sena-
torship, and that no candidate from any
ether District than the Third should
.be regarded by the Legislature, As
the Reaistsr seems to- be in favor lof
rotation, why not rotate the.state eapN
tal2 The Third District has had 1t
one year, now let the claims OF the
Second be regarded. Why not move
to Martinsburg2 81
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10

VIZ have received another communi-
cation from eur friend Estates Rights
Democrat" of Parkersburg, which he
must excuse us from publishing, 1t Is
rather too personal in its character for
use in our columns, or to. accomplish
the end intended by its writer.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
DIED.

SHUTZNER-Friday morning, Dec. 9th,
at Ia o'clock, Rosa, youngest daughter Of
Matthew and Mary Shutzner, aged q years
and months. t.t
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of the parents, at Fulton, ON Sunday
afternoon, Dec. 18th, at 2 o'clock. Friends
of the family are invited to attend. L.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
For CITY Sergeant.

Through the urgent solicitation Of great
many business men and citizens generally
WILLIAM L. DETWEILLER has consent
ed to become the Independent or Citizens
candidate for City Sergeant Duly consider
ing the untiring energy and extraordinary
ability he exhibited when acting as Deputy
Sergeant, proves him pre-eminently the
best man the citizens could place in that
position for their protection Of life and
property.
ISignedl MANY BUSINESS MEN,
does And Citizens generally.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
TO THE PUBLIC.

TTNHE WANTS OF THE PUBLIC CAN
be supplied by CULBERTsoS & FISH Err,
STAR FOUNDRY, with the most improved
Crates Utility, Wallace and other Patents;
warranted TO give satisfaction; free from
dust, smoke and sulphur; create draft in
bad fiues. We have In our employ an eN-
perienced Setter OF Crates, Hearths and
Marble Nantes. Jobbing solicited and done
tn order. ueciO
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
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MARRIED.

DEITCH-D ENME-On the Sth inst, at
the Parsonage, by Rev. Father Sullivan,
Mr.. EDWARD L. DEITCH, Of Baltimore, Md,
to Miss KATE DEMME. OF Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
WATER TAX FOR 1869.

T WILL BE AT THE OFFICE OF
| Esquire Clohan, Sixth Ward, on Monday
and Tuesday, December 18th and 18th, from
y A. NJ. to 4 p. NJ, to collect the .outstand-
ing tax bills OF the above date. No further
indulgence can be allowed, as they must be
and 18th, will also he at Esquire Kam-
mer's Office, Fifth Ward.
- = II s. MCDONALD,
deco Collector.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
Fourth Street M. E. Church.

DREACHNG TOMORROW SUNDAY
at lOL A. NJ. and p. NJ, by the Pastor,
Rev. Dr.: Westwood. Sacramen. OF the
Lords supper In the Morning. Subject OF
Evenings Discourse. Honesty.
Sunday School at I'm,
III are cordially Invited. declO
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
NEW ApyERTIsEMENTs
New English Lutheran Church,

JoHN STREET, ADJOINING POST
81 office. Built for any and all whe have
no church home Sermons Tomorrow:
a.. M.-aJacob's Prayer on meeting Esau.
Eyening-"Sin that is respected and re-
spectabIe.n Sunday School at 2P. ID. @
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
SAMPLE BUREAU,

and will, upon application, promptly seJd by
mail full lines OF Samples OF the Newest and
most Fashionable Goods, Of FRENCH,
ENGLISH and DOMESTIC MANUFAC-
TURE, guaranteeing at all times TO sell az
lotr, II not at less prices, than at any house in
the county. ~
Buying our goods from the largest and
most celebrated manufacturers in the differ
emf parts OF Europe, and importing the
same by Steamers direct TO Baltimore, our
stock is at all times promptly supplied with
the novelties Of the London and Paris
markets. ~
AS we buy and sell only JrorcdsI, and make
no bad debtS, we are able and willing TO sell
our goods at FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN PER
CENT. LESS PROFIT than IL we gave credit.
In seRdiJi0 for samples specify The kind Of
goods deSired. We keep the best grades OF
every class OF goods, from the lowest TO the
most costly. ...-
Orders t6laoca,panied ty The eqsh uiR be
PR0MPT-PAYING WHOLESALE BUY.
EIsS are invited to inspect the Stock in our
Jobbing and Package Department. Address
HAMILTON CASTOR & SONS.
1871, 1893, 3Ol and9S West Baltimore st.,
nov2l-d&w so Baltimore, Nd.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10

OYSTERS! -
" Oysters! -t4 a. tT
0ystersi $50, -st.r,
Oystersi
Fresh Can Oyster
Received daily at Nos washington Hal
Building, byssEs ga w. III. WOODS, ~
Agent for r. KING& CO.,
"'-~ Baltimore, Nd.
10 Celebrated FAMILY BRAND" a
speciality act4
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
i. q. q. II.

Ill MEMBERS OF WILDEY LODGE
a No. 2 ID. Of r., are requested TO attend
the next regular meeting OF the Lodge (held
on Wednesday, December lith, as business
OF importance will be attended TO. Mem
beers OF other Lodges respectfully invited TO
be present. MRS. NJ. a. HANE,
declO Secretary.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10
TWO COON oRCHARDs.

Underlying the whole, and accessible
from the west ode, In SIX FOOT WIN
OF COAL. There IL good county road on
the west, az also on the east line OF sslh
Farm.
Houses, a Stone spring House, Barn oorb
feet, with good Stabllng, Corn Crib, "ason
House, &c.
The above land will he divided 10 suit
purchasers.
Persons DESTROYS OF further information
viii please call upon on or address
JAMES A.GRAY, Martinsville, v.
Or, WIN. ALEXANDER, Bridgeport, u
dQrl
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-12-10

and, after the copying Of the books, to
90 again and see that his name has
been properly transcribed, is another,
and not the least argument j. favor Of
wiiping out the whole system and re
turning to a simpler, cheaper and more
convenient manner OF voting.
We trust that the Legislature will, an
its wisdom. give us an election Ia"
that, while securing the purity OF 'ne
ballot, will be plain and simple In It's
provisions. and convenient an execeii
ton. 900. .ac LTAaG
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-12-21
C. w. GREY & CO.,
Hawaiian Soap Works,

At Observation-Disclosures and Dealers
IN all kinds Of Soap. Beef, Mutton, and Goat
TalloW Wanted
Office. 30 Fort Sect, where orders will be received
and promptly trtended to. lss
The Hawaiian gazette., 1870-12-21

which might unsettle the cordial understanding &
has been their earnest endeavor to maintain with
the Russian Empire and for the above men,
toned reasons it is impossible for her Majestys
Government TO give any sanction on their part
to the course announced by Prince Gortschakof.
If instead of such declaration the Russian Gov
ernmeut had addressed Her Majesty's Govern
msnt and the other powers who are parties to
the treaty of 1856. and bad proposed for consid
GRAFTON with them, whether anything has oc-
Cured which could be held to amount to an in-
friction of the treaty-or whether there is any
thing in the terms which from altered circum-
stances, presses with undue severity upon Rus
sia or which in the course Of events had become
unnecessary for the due protection Of Turkey. Her
Majesty's Government would not have refused to
examine the question in concert with the co-sig-
nersito the treaty. Whatever might have been
the result of such communication, risk of fu-
ture complications and very dangerous prece-
dent as to the validity ofuternational obligations,
would have been avoided. am, etc,
Signed. GRANVILLE.
p. S..You will read this dispatch aud give
copy Of it to Prince Gortschakof.