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BEFORE JUDGE fOA.
MISUNDERSTANDING National Bank VS.. j. b.
Swanton assignee of John Harvard in bankruptcy.
In this case Judge Fox this morning delivered the
following opinion The claim is submitted on the pc
tition and answer without other evidence. From
them it appears that the bank discounted Harwards
note for 5000 in February 1870 receiving from him
collateral for the loan Maxwels note for $685. SO.
Within four months of proceedings in bankruptcy the
bank surrendered the Maxwell note to Harvard and
took from him as security for the 5000 note and other
claims they held against him transfer of one fourth
of ship Emma, which transfer has been by this Court
adjudged invalid under the provisions of the bank
rupt law. The bank now demands return to it Of
the Maxwell note but their surrender of it vol
untary in exchange for other security there has been
no mistake the part of the bank of any facts but
they have elected to give up valid security and take
in its place which the law makes invalid and
fraudulent against assignee. The mistake, if
any, is Of law, to the legal effect of their
security and from this the Court cannot relieve them.
1t is therefore ordered and decreed that the petition
of the Sagadahoc National Bank be dismissed.
TalInan & Larrabee. w. L. Putnam.
Louisa p. Woodman VS.. Charles P. Mattocks,
signee. Louisa P. Woodman proved check for
$500, signed IN. M. Woodman," against the estate
of woodman g. Littlejohn which the assignee of the
copartnership contests, upon the ground that the
same, if provable at all, should be proved against
the individual estate of n. M. Woodman. The
holder contends that the check given for money
loaned to the coparnershp and that the individual
credit never substituted for that of the copartner
ship. Judge Fox ordered that said claim be estab-
shed to the full amount thereof against the estate
of said Woodman s. Littlejohn copartnership
liability.
j. H. Drummond. Mattocks g. Fox.
Charles P. Mattocks, assignee, VS.. Ellen B. Brown.
petition of assignee of T. F. s. A. B. Brown for dis
allowance of a claim of Ellen b. Brown Hearing in
progress
Mattocks g. Fox. Strout g. Gage.
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TELEGRAPH ITEMS,

There were four suicides in New York Sum
day.
Gladstone entertained Gen. Schenck the
American Minister, at dinner Saturday evening.
Brig L. M. Merritt, at New York from Car
denas, while being towed up from quarantine,
was cut through by ice. Her cargo of sugar
will probably be a total loss.
Thirty steamers and fifty other craft, having
cargoes valued at $1,75O,O00, are in peril from
the ice freshet at st. Louis, though the danger
is partly over.
Senator Wilson spoke at Manchester, N. H.,
last night, and r. B. Carpenter of South Caro-
lima, as Conservative Republican at Colts
town.
The damage at Cincinnati by the ice is esti-
mated at 1901, 900.
The first eight trains that were recently
blockaded arrived at San Francisco Monday
morning.
Sir Charles Dix delivered his speech against
monarchy in Chelsea, England Monday night.
Gladstone told the House of Commons, Mon
day, that he could not tell the House when the
Government first received the American case.
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Superior Court.

FEBRUARY CIVIL TERM-LANE, j., PRESIDING.
MoNDAY.-The cases assigned for to-day were dis
posed of without trial There will be no session
Thursday next.
The following assignments Of Justice cases was
made:
TUESDAY FEB. 20.
licking vs. Taylor.
96-Richmond VS.. Oxnard ct Trs.
176-Loring vs.. Same.
215-Keazer vs. Same
19S-Brackett VS.. Parker.
201-Hogan vs. Nelson ct ais.
213-Call VS.. Terney.
220-Blaisdell VS.. Mitchell.
312-Varney VS.. Baxter.
372-Wescott VS.. Wescott.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. Fl.
- 219-Mains VS.. Mains.
220-Crossman vs.. Owen, Admir-.
263-Shepley Holt
264-Strout vs. Same
265-Benjamin VS.. Same.
364-Marrett ct al vs. Pendexter ct ais.
39S-Leighton VS.. Portland 81 Kennebec r. r. Co.
406-Gosse ct al. vs. Mains.
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NEW YORK

ID,
NEW YORK, Feb. 19-The Court of General
Sessions to-day was densely crowded. Judge
Bedford presiding. On opening the Conrt
Mayor Hall stated that he was there agreeably
to the order of the Court with counsel ready
for trial and insisted that it be proceeded with
Attorney General Barlow replied, stating that
the trial could not go on as Judge DAILY was
otherwise engaged to-day, fact known to the
defendant, but Gen. Barlow said the defendant
nevertheless came into Court for Interior pur-
poses. 1t was only another trick of the defend
ant, a mere fraudulent device to gain the credit
of being ready for trial and an endeavor to
place the Attorney General in false position
before the people.
VARIOUS MATTERS.
Nothing of general interest transpired at the
Stokes trial yesterday. Further testimony was
taken relative to the legality of the grand jury.
Judge Barnard says that the story that he
had S1OO 900 deposited in a bank is lie.
James T. Brady, a Post Office clerk, was to-
day held in $4,000 bail for embezzling packages.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
AUGUSTA.
Especial by International Line
THE pDnppTArInNG

Especial by international Lne.l
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
AUGUSTA, Feb. 19-The House will proceed
tomorrow to consider the bills and resolves ap-
propriating money for schools, roads, bridges,
and will dispose of them before proceeding to
other business, in order that the appropriation
bills may be passed and the State tax assessed
THE ADJOURNMENT.
1t is generally conceded that an adjournment
cannot be reached this week
THE GENERAL RAILROAD DISCUSSION.
The discussion on the general railroad bill
was spirited, but no new agreements were ad-
vanced, the ground being well covered in pre-
vious discussions.
THREATS ON IGNoRAMUsEs.
1t is rumored that petition will be circulat-
ed for the removal of Superintendent johnson,
on the pretext that he has made himself OBJ
noxious by his earnestness in advocating the
educational measures that he has suggested.
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European Markets.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. $1,000 A. M.-Cotton firm
Middng uplands III a lid; do Orleans 113d sales
$4,000 bales. Breadstutfs quiet. Corn Dos Cd.
LONDON, Feb. 1s-11.sO A. M.-Consolss 2s for money
and account.
American securites-U.s S. $40 1862, sis; do 1865,
old, 92s; do 1857, 92s; U. S. 1O-4O's 1884,
PARIS, Feb. 19.-Rentes 56f &c.
ANTWERP, Feb. 19-11.3O A. M-Petroleum Ar
LONDON, Feb. 1870 P. M.-Consols 92a for money
and account ~
American securities-U. S. 5-2Os 1857 924.
LIVERPOOL, Feb, 19-130 p. Motion strong;
Middng uplands lid; do Orleans III a 11sd; sales
oo0o bales of which 1000 for speculation and ex-
port. California Wheat 12s Cd. Lard As Cd.
LONDON, Feb $500 P. M.-Consols closed 92s for
money and account.
American Securites-U. s. 5-2O's 1862, 91s; do 1855
DID, 92!; do 1861 914; do 1O-i0's, $751;
FRANKFORT, Feb. 1875 M.-United States 5-2O's
1862, 955.
PARIS. Feb 1875 p. M.-The Bourse closed fat;
Rentes 555f &c.,
LIVERPOOL, Feb 1875 p. M.-Cotton closed firm |;
Middlng uplands ND; do Orleans III q 1lsd; sales
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MASSACHUSETTS,.
Tragedy at Lowell.

ONE YOUTH SHOOTS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THE
CAUsE-CRITICAL CONDITION OF THE VICTIM.
LOWELL, Feb. 19.-About half past 10 O clock
last night sad and disgraceful affair occurred
on Mount Vernon street, Centralville, in this
city, IN which young man named Charles f.
Kimball, a resident of this city, and who has
been studying bookkeeping in Boston for a
short time, was shot by jealous lad named
Charles Watts, who was infatuated with a
young girl to whom Kimball had of late been
paying his attentions The circumstances, as
near as can be learned, are as follows: The
young persons in the affair, all about the same
age, sixteen years, attended service at the John
street Congregational church last night. and as
the congregation separated Kimball waited up
on Ella Spofford, daughter of Deacon Abram
Spofford, and upon arriving at her home, re-
manned about an hour Watts followed the
couple and laid in wait for his rival, and, as he
left the house and was opening the gate, was
accosted by Watts who informed him that he
had carried this thing far enough. Whereupon
he fired two charges from his pistol at Kimball,
one OF the charges taking effect in his left arm,
the other in one of his lungs. Kimball was
carried into the house he had just left, where
medical assistance was rendered. The ball has
been extracted from his arm the other remains
He is in very critical condition this morning,
and but little hopes are entertained of his re-
cOvery. Watts was found about midnight, ar
rested and lodged in the lookup. He appears
but little concerned and gives the particulars of
the affair without hesitation. The pistol which
he borrowed and nsed on this occasion has not
been found, and he refuses to give information
as to its whereabouts
The affair has caused not little excitement
here, particularly as the young people are all
respectfully connected. Miss Spofford and
Watts have been attending the High School for
about two years, during which time they have
been more or less intimate. Watts is credited
with good record at school latterly, though it
was not long since he was arrested for some
slight irregularity at home, in which he was
charged with stealing quite an amount of
money from his parents. His father died last
fall and step-motber, with whom he has since
been living, resides on the Mefrimac corpora
ton.
THE EASTERN RAILROAD DIRECTORS.
BOSTON,, Feb. 19.-The committee of Eastern
railroad stockholders, presented their report at
the adjourned meeting showing the election OF
the following Board of Direetors Samuel
Hooper, Boston; Franklin Haven, Boston
John Woolredge, Lynn; Thornton X. Lothrop
Boston; Henry L. Williams, Salem; Ichabod
Goodwin, Portsmouth, n. H.; Benz. f. Evans
Boston. The meeting voted that the directors
if they shall deem it expedent, may lease OF
1 otherwise aid as authorized by statutes in the
! construction and operation of any branch OF
! connecting railroads. The retiring President
Mr.. Browne, received vote of thanks.
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An order affirming and establishing the lilies
of the Wards in accordance with the report
was passed, to 2-Simonton and Mccarthy
voting in the negative
An order was passed authorizing the removal
of tree in front ofsChas. Sagers stable on Oak
street; also one in front of s. B. Beckett's house
on GRAY street. provided is can be done without
expense to the city, was passed in concurrence:
An order was passed ordering the issue of
warrants for the comniing Municipal election;
and also for the citizens TO vote on the proposed
change in Ward lines.
The petition of Henry A. Turner, for per-
mission to erect three story wooden building
on the corner of Washington and Congress
streets, was granted.
Petition of Abby PendeYgast. foY compensa-
ton for personal injuries received by falling on
the ice at the corner of Congress and Pine
streets, was referred to the Committee on
Claims
Adjourned.
IN COMMON COUNCIL.
Papers from the Board of Mayor and Alder
man nassad in concurrence
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Foreign Imports

Foreign Imports.
HALIFAX, Ms. Sch Grant-220 tons coal to j.
L. Farmer
Receipts by Railroads and Steamboats,
GRAND TRUNK RAILwAY-25O cans milk, 2 cars
paper, do shook, 20 do lumber, do laths, do of
hoops, do clapboards do peas, do peas do oats,
do beef do corn, do lard do bark, do boards,
1 do timber, do sundres; for Lower Provinces-6
ears -four do bacon, do lard, 1 do sundries; for
Allan steamers-13 cars grain do potash, do pro-
visions.
STEAMER FOREST CITY FROM BosToN-29 hhds
molasses, billiard tables, 80 empty kegs casks OIL
$50 kegs lead bdls chair stock % dressed hogs 10
per- 10 bbls OIL do sugar. 1925 do pork 20 boxes of
cheese % cases shoes, 20 do and 20 bales domescs
10 terces lard, bales cotton "A coils rope horse
100 pkgs to order; for Canada and up country-sj
bbls dyestuffs, 100 do WOOD 100 bags dyewood, 10
casks soda ash, 1000 dry hides 81 bdls STEEL 100 do
leather sewing machines, pieces marble, rs pkgs
to order.
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NEW HAMPsHIRE.
DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH A BURGLAR
BRAVE YOUNG MAN.

DESPERATE AFFRAY WITH A BURGLAR-A
BRAVE YOUNG MAN.
GREAT FALLS, Feb. 19.-The house of
Charles W. Wright was broken into last night
about half-past seven by a desperate burglar
Mr.. Wright was away on business, and a young
man named Charles Blood was staying in the
house during his absence. Hearing noise he
went down stairs, and, although there was no
light, saw the form of man in the the sitting
loom. At that moment pistol was fired by
the burglar, and the bullet lodged in the wall.
Blood instantly calght the robber by throat and
struck him with the butt of his pistol. In the
struggle both fell to the floor. The robber
struck Blood a heavy blow in the forehead
which partially stunned him, and was about
leaving the room when Blood sufficiently re-
covered to fire his pistol the bullet lodging in
the burglars back. He escaped, however. No
clue as to his identity has yet been obtained
He had collected all the silver ware and valua-
bles in the house, and tied them in the table
cloth, ready to take away. Young Blood de-
serves much credit for his daring, being only
IL wears old
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MAINE.


AWAKE ON THE RAILROAD QUESTION.
BATH, Feb. ia large and enthusiastic
meeting of our citizens is being held this even
ing to devise means in aid of the petition now
before the Legislature for the charter of the
Portland, Bath and Sea Shore Railroad. City
Hall is packed to its utmost extremity. The
feeling that this road is imperatively demanded
by the business interests of this portion of the
State is deep-seated and strong.
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IOWA.
PAINFUL INCIDENT-GREAT DEPTH OF tn
SNOW ON THE PLAINS

PAINFUL INCIDENT-GREAT DEPTH OF THE
SNOW ON THE PLAINS
SIOUX CITY, Feb. ia distressing incident
of the terrible storms during the winter is con-
nected with the discovery of the remains of DR..
Hall OF Oseeola county. He was lost in a ter
rible storm three weeks ago and his BODY was
only discovered four days, when dog belong
ing to the family brought in a portion of one of
the missing mans legs. The animal was fol-
lowed ana the mutllated remains were found
Later reports from Dakota confirm the state
mepts in regard to the depth of snow during
Decem5er. and January. John w. Smiths
wagon train which left the MILESTONE agency
for Spotted Tails new reservation on White
Earth river, only 200 miles distant, was six
weeks making the trip. The train encountered
snow DRIFTS many hundred feet deep and ex-
necessary to force passage by shovelling The
weather was so intensely cold every watch
stopped and every man was more or less frozen
some seriously, The party suffered greatly but
no lives We're lost
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PORTLAND, Feb 15, 1872.

W. Y. Thomas. Jr,, Esa,. State Commissioner
Of Immigration
DEAR SIR - The undersigned respectfully
request you to deliver your lecture en-
titled "a Ramble in Norway in the City
Hall at such time as may suit your convenience,
for the benefit of the Second Parish Society," to
aid them in the completion of the "Payson
Memorial" church editice
Hoping you may be pleased to grant us a
favorable reply, we are yours, very sincerely,
j. j. Carruthers, Samuel Fogg,
s. w. Larrabee, EdW. Paysop Thwing,
George Brock Henry P, Merrill,
j. II. Webster, ., 7; Land,
las M Palmer, d. w. Kensell.
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GEORGIA.

ALMOST AN ACCIDENT,
SAVANNAH, Feb ia southwark train on
the Savannah & Charleston Railroad met with
an accident last evening at Savannah river
bridge. On the arrival of the train at the
bridge the conductor finding the trestle inse
cure, unooupled the engine and endeavored to
cross without the train. The trestleworlt gave
way and the engine was preoipitated into the
river The engineer and fireman were picked
up quarter of a mile down the river.
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Mill for Sale or Lease.

INITIATE In Wilton, near the Wilton Depot, one
- MN with never failing water power. The build
ing is 6ix4O, tqree stories Suitable for woolen or
cotton manufacturing The building wheel and shaft
ing Is all new can rely about 60 horse power the
entire year, no trouble from neshets The property
Will be sold in yearly instaments If desired. saw
and shingle mill and lath mill connected, will be offer
ed with the above property If wished for.
For further particulars inquire of
tCHARLES BARTLETT, Wilton.
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PERIoDIcALs-Peterson's National Magazine
for March has been received andis for sale at the
book stores of Messrs Bailey & Noyes, and II. l..
Davis, Exchange street; Loring, Short &;
Harmon and Augustus Robinson, under Fal'
mouth Hotel, also at the school-book, mus
ic and periodical store of E. c. Andrews, No.
80 Center street, and at the book and periodical
depot of Messrs. Fessenden Bros, Lancaster
Hall
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PORTLAND, Feb. 16, 1872.

To Rey. j. j. Caruthers d. ID. and others Of the
Second Parish Society.
GENTLEMEN:-I cannot but appreciate the
earnest, untiring and altogether praiseworthy
efforts of your Parish to rebuild its church.
To assist you in any way in my power will be
pleasure 1 shalt be happy to deliver the lee
ture as you suggest on Wednesday evening"
Feb 2Sth Yours truly,
w. w. THOMAS, JR.
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AocIpENT.-Monday forenoon an Irishman,
named Clancy, went down on to Long wharf to
buy some herring. While there he got into
dispute with the captain of a vessel lying at
the wharf, both became angry and the captain
pushed the Irishman who fell and broke a bone
in his ankle. The injured man was carried to
the police station where physician was called
The captain was arrested.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
New Advertisements To-Day.

SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN.
One Price and No Variation-E. I. Eden & Co
Removal-Andrew Mulnix.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Lectures-Rev L. C. Bolles
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Notice to Shoe Dealers-Kenneth Mcdonald.
Boy Wanted-C. Il. Chisholm u Co.
City of Portland-H. l. Robinson.
NJ. c. NJ. A.-Library Room.
Business Chances-Taylor & Co.
To Let-Tsnement.
Dissoluti1n-D. w. Brown & Co.
Situation Wanted.
North Yarmouth Academy.-Jas. NJ. Bates.
Age cts Wanted for Life of James Fisk.
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HARPER's BAZAR-Ths beautiful weekly
publication is the standard with ladies for all
the fashions of the day. Besides containing nu-
merous fashion plates and their explanations,
it gives large amount of first-class literary
matter, which always renders it welcome Wis.,
itor to the parlor circle. The number for the
ensuing week, richly illustrated, has been re-
ceived at the periodical depot of Messrs. Fes-
sender Bros, Lancaster Hall; also by D. Went
worth, dealer in books, stationery, &C., 337
Congress street, corner of Oak street.
TRIP AROUND THE WoRLD.-Gordon Broth
ers Photographic pictures of trip around the
world which are advertised for Fluent Hall,
this evening, are well spoken of by those who
have seen them. They are especially recon-
mended to Sunday Schools
GEORGE F. EMERY, ESQ.,, announces in the
Argus that he will not be candidate for May
or this year. personal considerations preventing
his accepting municipal office
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METEOROLOGICAL.
SYNOPSIS OF WEATHER REPORTS FOR THE PAST
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS.

WAR DEPT, OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL)
OFFICER, Washington, ID. c.,
Feb. 10 600 p M
Probabilities-The barometer will probably
fall Tuesday throughout the Mississippi valley,
with increasing southerly winds and threaten
ing weather, the lowest pressure moving east
towards Illinois. The highest barometer will
probably remain over the Middle and Eastern
States with partially cloudy and pleasant
weather. The barometer in Florida will proba-
bly, move northeast, keeping some distance off
from the South Atlantic coast with increasing
northeast Winds Easterly winds with clearing
weather will probably prevail on the Western
Gulf coast.
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TEMPERANCE LEyEE.- Portland Division,
No 50, Sons of Temperance. will hold a levee
al temperance Hal, No. 351 IL Congress street.
this evening at haif-past seven o'clock.
Addresses from several gentlemen are expect
ed Oysters will be served up during the even
ing. The public are invited
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MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.

Mr.. EDTroR,-We understand that Douglass
& Robinson of Ferry Village have established
an Insurance Agency of the Agricultural In
surance Co. of N. Y, and they are also the
Elizabeth, Westbrook, Scarborough, Gorham,
Standish, Windham, Yarmouth and Free
port ***
LIE n L.. .,nI. AZ
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New YORK. Feb. 1o-Eveninq.- was easy
1891 Gold strong at 1909 "a 11Ok; loans at "a per
cent. to fat clearances S2,0OO0O0 The Treas
ury to-day paid SS7 600 in redemption of bonds and
interest. Governments higher, firm and in fair de-
mand. Southern State securities steady except new
South Carolinas, Stocks dull at a per cent. low
er except Union Pacific which fuctuated from 81 to
36s with heavy dealings at intervals
The following were the closing nnotations Of Gor-
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CHARLESTON, Feb. 16.-Freights to LIVERPOOL BY
steam vie New York I'd on uplands and Id on Sea
wise to New York, by steam &c u ib on uplapds and
lie on Sea Islands; 80 y fierce Rice; by sail &c "
ib uplands; 81 a IS on Lumber; 50 a. $40 on
Timber. To Boston, by sail, lc upland Cotton. 10
Providence So v NJ on Boards; &c y ID ON uplands
by steam 81 y bale in addition to New York rates.
vessels are in demand to take Lumber freghts from
georgetown, s. c., Darien and Satila River, Ca and
9aeksonville Fla, to Northern ports and $40 q S12
" M are rates on Lumber and Boards
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-THE movement Is to a fair
by steam for Liverpool 9-l6d: 10 New Work o.. 10
Philadelphia 1c; to Boston &c Sugar to New York So
v IND; Moasses 81 " Dbl; Tobacco Sc By sail
men 1c Genoa lie, Boston 11i6c; Sugar TO New York
SO " hid; Molasses 20 y Dbl; Tobacco &C Iy hid
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DOMINION OF CANADA.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. rpRArx

HALIFx, Feb. 19.-The Chronicle in reply to
an editorial in the Toronto Globe, ridiculing the
story OF a secret treaty, reasserts its authenti-
city, and says that it is creditably informed it
was signed after the conclusion of the Wash
lngton negotiations by Lord De Grey for the
British government, and Sir John A. Melon
aid on the part of the Governor General.