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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
For Medicinal Purposes onlr.

Along with an advertisement Of Pure French
Hennesey Brandy which Mr.. John S Easter
day recommends for medicinal purposes, we
acknowledge bottle Of the same, which shall
be properly used. and for which Mr.. yesterday
viii accept our thanks. We have no doubt it
is all it is represented to be, aud is too costly an
article for other than the legitimate uses for
which it was especially procured, and to such
as need such an article we have no hesitation
IN referring 10 Mr.. Els advertisement. As to
the seductive potions so artfully compounded
at Nr. E. bar we would adviseSld and young
T. shuu them. We wish he would make them
less palatable and, consequently. less inviting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07

JOB WoRK.-Our facilities for the execution
of job work are only equalIed by our readiness
to accommodate the people Sale Bills, Horse
Bills, Circulars Cards,-anything and every
thing Of the kind done promptly and hand
somcly at the Free Press Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE.
CharlcstOwn, Virginia.

V'HE next Session will commence on Monday
| September 18Th. 1859, and close on the last
Friday in June, 1870.
English Branchcs-MRS. FoRGEsT.
Latin-REv. A. c. HorEiSs
Mathematics and Modern Language
Miss Fay.
Natural Philosophy, Chemistry
and Physiology-DR. G.. 7. RICHARDSON.
Vocal and instrumental Music
Miss y. 7. FoaRTsT.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for thorough course in English, the
Languages, Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ.
will be afforded. Particular attention will be paid
10 Music and pupils will be required TO play at the
Musical Soirees, when the friends OF the pupils can
have an opportunity to iudge Of their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as well as
By private lesson.
For Circulars, Terms, &c, apply to the Princi-
pal. Mas. A. N. FORREST.
July 30, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Special Notices.

ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN!
As all persons are more or less affected BY
the change Of season with disorders difficult to
manage by ordinary treatment, the
MORNING STAR BITTERS COMPANY.
Have determined TO present their Bitters to the
public, knowing that it will sustain the merits
claimed for il.
II is claimed for this article, that il will cure
all diseases. What is asserted for it, il nil cure
viz: disorders arising from deranged Liver to Wit
Impurity of Blood, Nervousness and Nervous or
Bilious Headache in delicate Females and Child
rem, Melancholy Dyspepsia. General Debility, &c.
In Bilious Fever and Chis and Fever, its value
not only as relief, but as an actual cure has been
fully proved.
This preparation has not been made ms is usual
by carelessly throwing together ingredients but is
the product Of long and careful study and trial re-
suting in complete success. 1t is not intended to
conflict with Physicians as will be seen BY their
testimonials accompanying each Bottle to its
successful use, when other means have failed
For sale by AISQUITH d BRO, Charlestown,
July 10, 1865. Wholesale Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
A. B. WOOD, Agent

HARPER's FEEEY, December :, 1869.
EDIroRs FREE PREss-Dear Sirs:
Please notice in your paper in
connection with the Time Tables >" you have al
ready published. that the last Passenger Train
North, due at Charlestown at II p NJ, will run
in advance of time fifteen minutes so as to connect
at Harper's Ferry with Cincinnati Express 4"
East which leaves here at 80 p. N. each day ex-
cept Monday. Respectfully,
A. D. WOOD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Baptist Fair

We learn from the Ner Era that the BaP-
:ist Fair held in Martinsburs on Tuesday night
last was success-the proceeds netting nearly
a thousand dollars The following IS the re-
suit Of the contest for the numerous articles
voted Tor, by which il viii be obserg cd Charles
town and jefferson County were highly COM
uIueutei.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
On Thursday 3Ist of March,

1870, 70 vote of all the male Taxpayers Of
Jefferson County who are not minors, nor of
unsound mind, nor paupers, or who are not
under conviction Of treason or felony, or bri-
berry in an election, and who have been resi-
dents Of the State for one year, and Of the
county thirty days next before the said election
the said sum or so much thereof as may be
subscribed by the Board Of Supervisors in
pursuance of said election to be expended on
such portion of the said railroad as shall be
located within the limits of Jefferson County
Ordered, That the following places be
designated as the places for holding the said
election, and that poll he opened in each of
the said places on the said 3 LIST day of March
1870
In Bolirar Topnship-At Bolivar and Har-
per's Ferry.
In Grant Tornship--At Charlestown and
Kahetown.
In Areiy1H Tornship-At Smithfed.
In ChapIine Toonship-At Shepherds
town.
In Shepherd To,rnsaip-At Shepherds
town.
By Order Of the Board
C. II. TRAYNOR,
Clerk of Board Supervisors.
February %. 1S7O-4w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
WEST VIRGINIA.:

A T RULES held in the Clerks Office Of the
"A Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, Febru-
airy Rules 1870,
n. S. WHITE, Admir- of Sadlor,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
BROADWAY HOUSE!

Read, Read ofthe Many Great and Grand Bargains:
DEST Brands of Brown and Bleached Cottons,
ID to zoe per yd. Very Best A Nashville,
Maxwell and New York Mills Cotton, Is, 20, Csc.
Superior English and American Pins, Ia Rows, sc.
Lancaster, American and Sprague Prints, 10, IL
and l2I1c. Whoever heard of papers Best As
sorted Needles retailed at 10 cents And Merri-
mack W. and Chintz Prints at l21z and lac. No.
/ aud extra Note Paper at 5, 8 and lOc per quire
The very best Paper Collars only l0c per box, En-
velopes at to Sc per pack.
II is really no rOnder he People are surprised
When they can buy the Best English Hose and
Half Hose at 10 to 40c. just think of 1.-THE very
best Buffalo Alpaca going at 80 TO 90c-worth so
TO so per yd This is the place for Real Bargains
more Goods for One Dollar than you can buy for
Three at the so-called Cheap Stores. Grand Sales
in Carpets. Shoes, Boots, Hats, Mattngs, CASH
meres and all kinds of Notions, at one-hird their
real value. Now is the time-save your money!
Call at the BROADWAY HOUSE, Corner of Lib
ertv and Lawrence streets, CharlestOwn, AND
BUY. You will go off rejoicing over your BAR
GAINS. AUCTION every Saturday Night, IN
less otherwise ordered. HEDGES, Agent.
February n, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07

To PERMIT SALE or PARSoEAGE.-A bill
has passed the Legislature Of West Virginia,
authorizing the trustees Of Zion Church in
20 sell the Parsonage property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Baltimore Markets.
New Schedule.

Mail Trains East and West connect at Weaverton
with Trains for Hagerstown, Chsmbersburg, DC.
on W&P. BRANCH:
Mail Train Northleaves Charlestown at II 81 4. NJ
" " South % at SO F. NJ
Fl Pass North " at 5l4
" South :" at 9 OF A. VI
RespectfullV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07

, " a one hnad-sI rev grbs,-;b,-, .,
tls fFee Irsss beginning with tbi. d,,e Tbs
Jup'oT les'4ies to tel lie -sas,3 -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
WM. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.
J. D. FAYNAS, Deputy Clerk.
LATEST NEWS.

IF you don't want To catch cold buv one Of J.
/ Goldsmith's Quilted Comlor,s, Of which be hs.
last received ere bale.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
GREAT BARGAINS!

HREAT BARGAINS can be had by calling at
" the New Store of j. Goldsmith opposite
Gustav Browns Confectionery. In order to make
room for Spring Goods will make a deduction Of
20 per cent on all my goods commencing on Jan.
lst, 1870. Ladies Furs S5-worthS7 Siberian
Squirrel Sg.5O-worth $40; Children's $3.50
worth S., &c. Double White Blankets Si-worth
So finer grades in proportion. ! have also on
hand large stock of Domestic and Wooden Goods.
Call and see my yard wide French Mernos at soc.
per yard-worth 7jc, and all other goods in pro-
portion. A complete stock Of
GENTS WEAR,
In all its branches, from a Working Suit al 81 to
Fine Dress Suit at $50 Over Goats from SC so
to $50. Over and Under Shirts, Hats and Caps,
Trunks and Valises, and n great many other goods
such as Notions and Fancy Goods too numerous
to mention. Call and see. No trouble To show
goods. j. GOLDSMITH
Jan. 10, 1870. Opposite Gustav Browns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
f l. f G. II | O \
NOTICE.

A T meeting of the Board of Supervisors
"A of Jefferson County, in ShepherdStown,
West Virginia, held at the Court House on the
28rd day of February, 1870, the following or
order was passed
Ordered, That the question of subscription
10 the capital stock Of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company, to the amount Of two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars be submit
ted at a special election to be held
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
To Whom it may Concern.

WHITE & LEE, Trustees,
rs.
WORTHINGTON'S Administrator.
THIS cause having been heretofore referred
IL to John W. Kennedy. Esq. a Special
Commissioner who declines further acting in
the matter, by consent Of parties Daniel B. Lu-
cas-, Esq, is hereby appointed Special Com
missioner in said cause in the place Of said
John W. Kennedy and directed to perform the
duties imposed on said Kennedy by tie former
order of the Court and report to this Court his
proceedings for further action.
A Copy 'Teste
WM. A. CHAPLINE, Clerk.
J. D. FAYMAS, Deputy Clerk.
Parties interested will please take notice that
will proceed to execute the above decree at
the office Of Green & Lucas, in Charlestown,
W. Va, on Saturday the 18th day Of March,
1870. DAN'L B. LUCAS,
February IA, ls70-4t. Commissioner.
Printers fee-S6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
A TERRIFIC STORM!

The most Terrific Storm upon RecOrdi
Trees almost entirely Uprooted!
And BOXES Blown to and fro in every direction
The People began to Rcjoice that the grand trump
mad sounded Great Tidings for All, and
Hardtimes Banished from our midst!
HARK! LISTEN TO THIS SOUNDl
More New Goods, and Cheaper Goods than erer,
D.. Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Paper Hanging

Tie carl Of the long established house Of
Mirror D. MErrEE. No. ~ North Eutaw
Street, appears 10 our columns to-day. Hi,
stock Of Wall Papers, Window Shades. Fire
Prints &c is always full and comprising the
choices. aud newest patterns.
Di,AHulrss REMOVAL bin has passed
both houses Of Congress. aud Is now a law.
containing over three thousand names. renov-
Ing the disabilities Of Yirgu'ans. From
FREusErcs-Jos. Il Sberrari. W. L. Bent
jos. : Carson !. F. Wall. A. Mutton. C. Alb.
C'fr1;h. @. w. Ward, Jos L. Putnam. 70. B.
Holiday
CLAESE-Ioha L. Morgan. MAJ Israel
Green. Lewis F Glass. Joseph + RYAN.
WAEuLN.-Ewel Baker GILES Cook. n. r.
Fr,stow Green b Slmue's r. B. jacobs. ]. y
King /. Leach. J. r. Jackson. W. ScrossinS.
ACSNowLEU5EVENT.-We are under obi
cations TO Dr. T. Sewers for an invitation
90 attend 'he 4s,h Annual Commencement Of
the National Medical C5Uege-Me!ical De-
Partment Of Columbian College. Washington.
D. C. Or. Sewers Is native of Clarke caun-
~, and graduate Of the Class Of 1870. Ofthe
twelve graduates We observe DR.. Sewers name
second on tho list
PUBLIC SALEs-Give attention 70 the aiyer-
tssusa;s Of Public Sales Some fine Stock
will be exposed for sale. Withou, rejecting
upon others we may make special mention Of
'as opportunity presented for the purchase Of
improved stock by the sale az Mr. Logan Os-
'lr- oa Wednesday next. The crowd that
Will be there will remind YOU Of a March
Court day 80 ante 5a'lrao, times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Selling off at Cost.
FOR SALE AT COST.
WANTED

ITO exchange Bees for Clover-seed. or IN sell
some Stands. To buy Brood Sow with pigs
now or not later than the latter part Of February
or to buy good Shoais. Also 10 sell, or cG-
change in trade for the above, fine Sow, which
will litter again in Nav. Address
FARMER X, Free Press Office.
Feb. :, ls70-it
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07

Sudden Departure.
CAD news 10 the friends of OLD Mr.. CREDIT
S-who departed from No. q January lst 1870.
We will not be able to extend further indulgence
10 snv-except those who have paid their bill.
promptly. II requires NANCY 70 conduct business.
Jan. II, 1870. TRCSSELL 4 LUCAS.
CALT.-5O Sacks Fine Liverpool. 100 Sacks Of
> g. A. Liverpool Salt, just received for sale low
for Cash, BY W.EBY.
CORY MEAL for sale BY
Y February I, $50. ". ELY.
TSAACS. RESNER'S Extra and family Flour,
| for sale by W. EBY.
nARK and Bright Navy Tobacco, for sale by
IL Jan. 81, $50. W. ELY.
INOUR sold By the Barrel viii be delivered
free Of charge and warranted.
January 81, 1870. W. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-03-07
Entler Hotel,

+ ANDRETHS GARDEN SEED ja,i rcccirsd
i and for sale By JAS. Law. HOOFF.
DCMPS-new supply Of Cistern Pumps for ,als
by JAS. LAW. IfOOFF.
HANDPOwcr and Pocket Corn Shelter, for
III saleby jas. LAW. HOOFF.
LAY, Straw and Fodder Cutters be-, in mar.
III kei-for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Isl receiving tine assortment Of goodsin nv
~ line u which invite attention.
JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
4 0nn LBS. Grindstones on hand a1d for
f,OOO sale At low rates By
FEB. :. JAS. LAW. HOOFP.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

GREAT SNAKE HUNT IN Ono. On the
10th ult. at Big Island township, in Ma
rion county, ON the farm of Alexander
Campbell, great snake hunt occurred.
The party was headed by Captain Jackson
Brady, who led his gallant company down
into the tall prairie grass, and surrounding
a twenty acre lot, set fire on the outer
edge of the grass at o'clock, p. NJ. The
grass burned WE'LL the flames rolling up
ten feet high, and as the fire advanced the
snakes r6treated to the centre, sometimes
making desperate efforts to spring through
the flames, but the blaze being too heavy
they were killed in the attempt. At 6:45
p. NJ. the ground was burned over, and
Captain Brady went over the field of car
mage and picked up the debris of the great
army of snakes, and by actual count, there
was found to be 13, 9S3 snakes of all sizes
One black racer was nine feet and inch
es long and seven inches in circumference.
This may be considered good days
work for this neighborhood, as the snakes
had become so bad that small children
were afraid to go to school, and they even
attacked some adults, several having been
bitten on their boots. Some imagined
snakes in their boots, and it had become
a common thing for fifty or hundred
snakes to chase men, women and children
across the prairie. The milk snakes were
constantly milking the cows, and thereby
interfering with the dairy business in that
standardization (Ohio) Mirror.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14
WOODLAND, May 18th, 10.

Mr.. EDITOR Il have but few mo-
ments to write, but want to tell you of our
share of Tuesdays hail storm. About 2
p. NJ. it grew very dark, and few huge
drops prcsaged the tempest then came
the hail, rattling on the roof and sheds
like large edition of Fourth of July fire
crackers, with an occasional pistol shot by
way of variety. We gathered some Of
them and measured indiscriminately they
varied from i inches to 388; but at 4, p,
NJ. two hours later, Mr.. d. came in with
tin cup full, measuring after standing
all that time, 4 inches to A; they were
gathered on the late G. Vandegrift's farm,
about mile northwest of u.s. The fields
were white as lime-pilc for some time
after the hail had ceased. l don't think
there has been any great harm done to the
fruit; some buds were of course destroyed
but enough are left. We shouldn't fancy
n frequent visitation of the kind, however.
Ye shall hope, on Saturday, to find the
extent of the storm, from your paper. 1t
WAS not quite SO bad as the Philadel phia
finch hail, at any rate.
Yours, Truly, FAITH.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

Eight lucky people in New jersey and
New York are rejoicing over their good
fortune, having just ''tallcn heirs" to an
estate in Scotland, variously estimated at
from twenty to thirty millions of dollars.
The person who gave the information to
the "hers" was a man named Smith, who
makes it his business to look after and
collect claims of this kind. Some of the
heirs are in good circumstances, but most
of them are poor, and when the news of
their vast inheritance in the old country
reached their ears they could not believe
it was true, and for u time nothing was
done, and the matter was dropped. One
of the party, however, wrote letter to a
prominent member of the House of Lords,
England, making inquiries as to whether
any such estate had been left In the
course of two or three months he received
an answer, stating that such an eetate had
been left to William Innis, and that if the
heirs could prove their claims there would
be but little difficulty in getting their mon
ey. Since then one of the heirs has visit
ed England, and found that both the state
ment of Smith and that contained in the
letter were true Able counsel were con-
suited, who state that if the claimants
could produce the old family Bible, with
the records, it would be the best evidence
as to the title. The gentleman returned
home and commenced searching for the
kew to the vast estate-tho old Bible \
few days ago the sacred volume, in {
double sense to the heirs, was found in the
hands of an Innis living in Pennsylvania
with the family record complete. Th'
Bible was printed in Edinburgh in 1922
and is in good state of preservation
A number of persons named INNS hav'
heretofore laid claims to the estate, which
are of course set aside by the discovery o
this old relic.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14
TRANSCRIPT CORRESPONDENTS
SAssAFRAs, Kent Co. Md. l
May 10th, 1870.

Mr. EDIToR-in your issue of May 7th
/ find an article from the Columbia Spy,
in which the writer says Gin speaking OF
the Peach Borer) if we would box in our
trees and cover the top of the box with
some thin muslin, it would prevent the
f1y, from which the borer is hatched, from
laying its eggs around the trunk of the
tree, and we would thereby get rid of the
greatest enemy known to peach orchards
the peach borer.
Now, | know of no way to prevent the
fly from laying its eggs, but do know,
by experience, a process by which the
eggs can be prevented from hatching,
thereby accomplishing all the peach grow
er desires. My plan is this-take plow
and throw the furrow from your trees,
then have a man to follow after with a
hoe and clean away all the dirt from
around the trees which was left by the
plow; then have man to follow after the
hoeman with dull knife and scrape of
all the glue and small worms which he
may find around the trunks of the trees
after this, apply half gallon of wood
ashes to each tree. If your orchard is
young, make the second application, ant
YOU will not be troubled with the peacl
borer any longer. The fly may lay it
eggs, but the ashes will prevent them from
Matching The remedy is both simple
and cheap, as the ashes can be bought fo
sixteen cents per bushel, making cost o
one cent per tree. Try it, and | thinl
YOU will find you have been well paid fol
your trouble. II. n. T.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

The N. Y. World of Tuesday says =
Daniel Mcfarland was yesterday acquitted
of the murder of Albert D. Richardson.
District-Attorney Garvin spoke for two
hours. The Recorders charge was regar-
ded as rather unfavorable to the prisoner.
The jury retired at precisely B o'clock, P.
NJ and, after an absence of one hour and
forty minutes. brought in a verdict of
mot guilty" An extraordinary scene
ensued. Mcfarland and his counsel were
surrounded by an excited mob of people,
many of them women, who cheered and
wcpt, in the frenzy of their joy, and en-
braced and kissed everybody within their
reach. The jurors came in for share OF
the general congratulations. After the
prisoner was formally discharged he was
conducted to a carriage by his nephew and
lady friends, and taken to the residence OF
Dr. Mcfarland, in Lamartine place where
he passed the night 1t is understood
that the jury stood ten for acquittal and
two against, but that discussion of the
case won over the minority to the verdict.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

Passengers from Kenncdyvlc, and all stations
on the Kent County Rail Road, will reach Will
mngton at lO.l5, A. NJ. Philadelphia at l AS,
NJ. and Baltimore at l.05, p. NJ.
Passengers for the Kent County Railroad, Will
leave Baltimore President Street Depot at 7,25
A. NJ. Philadelphia depot corner Broad ST. and
Washington Avcnuc) at $50, A. NJ. and Will
mington at 1910, a. NJ.
a Stagc will run between Chcstertown and
kcnnedyyille, making close connections with
trains East and West. 1t will leave Chcstertown
AT $50, A. NJ. and returning, leave kcnnedyvile
on arrival Of train, and reach Chcs,crtown about
go, p. NJ. j. B. WINGATE,
apr 30-tf Chief Eng'r AID Sup't.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

ALTERNATE READINGs.-In st. Geor'
ge's Methodist Church, Philadelphia, the
sections of Scripture are now read in alter
nate verses by pastor and congregation
They are SO read in the Spring Garden
M. E. Church, and Trinity Church in
West Philadelphia. The idea is some
thing new in Methodism. At st. Geor.
ge's, last Sunday, the method didn't
please at least two or three people, They
rose from their seats and left the church
At the Methodist Episcopal Church, il
Cambridge, Md. the chants of the Protes
tand Episcopal Church are used, and they
are sung with fine effect, by well prac
ticed choir.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

The crop reports thus far from all parts
of the country are favorable
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14
Terms OF Sale.
Kent County Rail Road.

TNIlE Kent County Rail Road being completed
l. to kennedyviile, trains will run daily, (Sun-
days excepted, for freight and passengers be-
tween Kennedyville and Townsend where close
connection will be made with trains of the Della
ware r r. commencing on
MONDAY, MA Cd, 1870,
And will run rs follows until further notice :
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14
The catliddletown Transtript
BY CHAS. HAMILTON VANDERFORD.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,

BY CHAS. HAMILTON vANDERFORD.
TERMs.-$2.oo per annum, payable in aa'dnce,
Single copies five cents.
ADVERTISING RATEs.-One square OF ten lines,
ST. for three insertions and 20 cents for each
subsequent insertion. One square one year $40;
six months &c. For quarter Of q column three
months So; six months SIS; one year, with the
privilege of four changes, $25; for half a column
$50. Fractions of square TO be counted as a
square. When the number of insertions is not
marked, advertisements will be continued until
forbid, and charged accordingly. Obituaries
published at advertising rates; Marriages and
Deaths inserted free. Yearly advertisers must
confne their advertisements to their own business
NI1- All letters should be addressed to The
MIDDLErowN TRANSCRIPT Middletown, Del.
MS- Office corner Main and Scott streets.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-14

The voxcd question of the Spanish
kingship has taken another turn 1t is
suggested to make Espartero king, and
Prim his successor. This project is said
to be favorably received in Madrid. Es-
partero is now rs years old, and under
this arrangement his ambitious heir would
not have to wait many years for the crown.