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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

The Bangor Daily Wing and Courier
has been sold TO Messrs. Benjamin A.
Burr. ). q. Robinson and Frank J
Lynde, the latter son of the late
proprietor. Captain Boutele who has so
ably and acceptable filled the position OF
dtor-in-chief during the past four years.
will retire. declining % continue his reia-
tons with the paper under the new man.
agement. His retirement will be much re-
GREETED and 1t will be difficult to obtain a
man TO succeed who will conduct The pa
per with the ability and independence that
has characterized it during his connection
with it. 1t is understood that the paper
will continue TO support the Republican
party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

Business in New York city Is almost
paralyz cd by the irrepressible conflict be.
tween labor and capital. The master
mechanic, Of the city are disrouten,cd
with the eight hour law, and have resolved
not TO employ any man who will not work
ten hours day. The worAingmen on
their part seem resolved to maintain the
advantage they have gained. The atxu-
ment OF the master mechanics IL that the
eight hour system ex-rts "A demoralizIng
influence on the men. aud is driving trad
from the city.
1t Is proposed to erect a statue OF I.iv-
ing,tonc in r.dinburg, Scotland.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
Or. scHEnck's STANDARD REMEDIES

The standard remedies for all diseases OF the
lunES are >chenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Schenck's
Sca.weed Tonic, and Schesck's Mandrake Pills .
and II taken before the lungs are destroyed, a
speedy cure is effected
TO these three me iicines Dr. J H. schenck OF
Philadelphia owes his unrvaled success in the
treatment OF pulmonary diseases.
The Pulinonic Syrup rpens the NOR bid matter
IN the lungs: nature throws 1t on by an easy ex-
pcetoration. Tor when the phelm matter is .ipe
a slight cough will throw 1t Of, III. patient has
rest and the lungs begin to heal.
Toenable the Pnlmonic Syrup TO do this. Schen-
ick's Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea- weed Tom
ie must be freely used to cleanse the stomach and
liver. schsnck's Mandrake Pills act on the liver
removing all instructions relax the gall bladder
the bile starts freely, and the liver Is soon reliey
ed.
Schenck's Sea-Weed Tonic Is a gentle stimulant
and alter the afkal OF which it is composed
mixes with the food, and prevents suffering 1t
assists tae digestion. BY toning up the stomach to
y healthy condition. so that the food and Pumon.
ic syrup will make good blood; then the lungs
heal and the patient will surely get well II care
10 taken 70 prevent fresh cold.
DIR. Shenck can be consulted at the Quincy House
Boston, on Wednesday March 18th, April sth and
I'D. May 18th and 9Th.
ADVICE will be given free, but Tor thorough
examination with tho Respirometer, the charge is
$50
schencks Medicines are sold by all DruExis, ,
throughout the country. SchencA 3 Almauac can
be had OF all druggists, free spno. lyll
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

SUSPECTED AURDER.-A man named
VIM. Hart of Bucksport, mate of schooner
William, and Rolfe Glosson, master, of
that place. was found dead on board the
vessel, at Rockland, Monday morning, in a
badly bruised condition. A quarrel took
place between Glosson and Hart, on board
the vessel on Saturday night. both men be-
ing intoxicated, it is reported. Glosson
came ashore Sunday noon, and came on
again at midnight. and saw the mate was
worse. and DIR. Banks was sent on board.
but found Hart dead when he arrived there
at six O'Clock Monday morning. The sus-
picion 10 that he died from injury received
in the quarrel referred to, and that he
must have been dead some time when the
physician arrived. Coroner Rust has been
summoned, who will hold an inquest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

VIII not our anonymous correspond
ents- save their posta ge by RETAINING from
sendiag us communications for the Ameri-
can! Such missives are never read by US
and never appear in our columns. Some.
we should probably be happy to publish,
If We knew what they were. but the
writer's name is in all cases an indispens-
able requisite. and when the name is
given, is always held in the strictest con.
fidence.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

There is deadlock in the Rockland
CITY Council over the election of board OF
assessors. They have had five elections.
and have found no one to accept. The
stick of the matter is the salary. The
Board of Aldermen wasn't to make the com.
pensation 81 65 per day while the Council
think they are entitled to s3.25. There IL
the same trouble with the salary OF the
road commissioner. the Board OF Alder
men desiring TO cut it down to el.5O pei
day.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
Thirty Year, Experience OF nm
cid Nurse.

prescsiption II one Of the best Female Physi-
clans and Nurses in the United States, and has
been used for thirty yeass with never failing
safety and success by millions OF mothers and
cbildien from the feeble infant VI one week old
70 the adult: 1t corrects acidity of the stomach,
relieves wind collie, regulates the bowels, and
child We believe il to be the Best and Suress
Remedy in the World. In all cases Of DYSEN
Terry and Ola RRa0A IN CHILDREN, wheth.
eanseo. Pull dHecesoas for using vii accompany
- hoesIe. Nose 0enuins unless the fac-siniie
n CUEfIS PERKINS 10 on de oatsi0e Wrap.
-. ia b. al neAieiae dAalsss. Spasly0
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

DE. Tr-sEk says: 1t IS unnecessary for me
to enumerAte the diseases for which the yEt,E-
TINE shouid be used. l know of no disease
which viii not admit OF its use with good results
Almost innumeTablc complaints are caused by
POISONOUS secretions IN the blood which can b,.
entirely expelled from the system by the use OF
the NEGEIlNE. When the blood Is perfectly
cica ssed, The disease rapidly yields all px "a
cease. healthy action Is promptly tored and the
patient Is cured"
The remarkable cures effected by vEGETlNE
have induced many physicians and apothecaries
whom We know, To prescribe and IL in their
own families.
In tact NEGETINE is the best remedy yet dis
covered. and Is the only reliable BLOOD
1CRlRAER yet placed before the public.
soId 10y all druggists and dealers eyerywhe c.
spno Swi4
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FRUIT TREES !!

'VHE subscrlb er W III taxa pleasure In Gtvrxo
the following Seeding trees 10 persons Inv ing
In Washington and Hancock Counties, who W IN
tA.e pains 10 RAISE and GRAFT upon them, viz:
$500 Crab Apple Tsees.
800 Paradise Apple Dwarf 10 gran
uBon.l
500 Asg~rs Qsi.ee, (ior Pears or raise
for Quinces.)
These trees in the Spring OF isl9 were yearIing
stocks Imported from France The Crab Apple
trees are not the siberian Grab but represent
ell 10 be harder and much longer lived. grown
from seeds OF the fruit Of wild thorny trab APP
pie tree founl In the forests OF northern France
and believed harder than our native trees. These
trees though neglected for years and grown IN =
very exposed situation. have taken their neglect
kindly, and preserved perfect health to the end of
their limbs. and are now ready to stand good
treatment an food. l am beginning To believe
with many others that the suTest way To grow an
orchard in good Apples in eastern Maine. Is to
gran hardy Seeding trees.
Trees VIII be delivered free at the stage Once
or RIVER Boat. PEI sons expecting a reply to let
ter or or Ter. Will please inclose n one three
cen stamp. Send orders by 1th of May.
Wn. freeman. Jr.
Cherry Geld. March $, lisa. IwI7
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

Miss Hattie s. Peller, aged about Is
years. an operative i'm shoe factory in
Belfast, was seriously injured Saturday by
her hair being caught in the machinery ;
and before she could be extrieated large
norton of her hair was torn on. and the
scalp raised and gashed. 1t is feared her
skull Is injured.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

Children Ofeen lOOk Rale and Sick
from no other cause than having worms in the
stomach
BROWNS vERMiFUGE COMFITS
will destroy Worms without injury to the child
being perfectly WHITE and free from all color
ing or other Injurious ingredients usually used In
worn preparations.
CURTIS 4 BROWN, Projectors,
No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York.
Sold by Druggists scd Che mists, and dealers in
Medicines at TwESTr.EIvE CENTS Box.
spnoly25
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fHE CoyPEsslsN OF An INVALID,

PUBLISHED As WANING and tor the benefit OF
YOUNG MEN AND OTHERS who suffer from NER,
vUUS DEBILITY, LOSS OF MANHOOD, etc,
supplying thu means Of eelf-cure. " rittcn by one
who cured himself amer undergoing consider able
Quackery, and sent free on receiving postpaid
directed envelope sufferers are invited 10 ad-
dress the author, NATaA MEL MAYFAIR,
spnef mos.n Box l53, Bro0klyn n, n.
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TER Ms.

The terms will be for either Of the above e., ru.
" i've dollars Tor The season. Cash OF sgt.-.....
tory paper at the time OF service.
r. II. DRgI3-Y.
Ellsworth, Aprtl H. lS-f ....
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NO TROUBLE SINCE USING
v E O. E T | N E.

tuAKLEsrUwS. October, $50
This ccrtihes that my daughter has always been
troubled with humor. which has caused ire
guent swelling on her face and about her eyes
Physicians called II the Erys peias but AT er hav.
ing taking two bottles OF the FEpt.TiNE. has no
been lrUdblel with IL since.
SIMON t.DRICH
thiTlestown, Mass
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Dark Hay, (withont white with black pain.s
stands lji hand high is four Years oil pU { ll.
Is by cen Knox. Dam Horteu-e bv the tu.s.ru ..-
bree Il running horse Lexington, ttAc winner a.
twenty three raccs, and Ell ,0e0 and The -i-s OF
more winners than any horse in AntrIcl. Sr.oft J.
Dsu by Imported Glencoe.
Lexington WAS broken the past w3ntcr ~, ...
good action. and can show good speed 9 flc l..-
Tie haudl ing he has had.
This present. good opportu i'y fof ih- p...,r
OF this county 70 improve the blood II t...-
lDr
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Gen. Hancock. '

nEN. HANCOCK will make the season .r I--.
VI Nav !. 20 SEPT. !. N my stable Eayr. I-
Gen. Hancock b. Dlagp be by pif pH.y.
Dam a Messenger Mare, by lhe I.u-t M..-..4-,..- .
Cen Hancock is Il years old last j .. z .
weigh. hoo tbs has taken the first pr,I-...r .-
every Fair held in this County Tor nine yea. ...
tfotted his mile in 2.Iy without lrrttln-- Id .,I
repeat 1t any day on gJoi track. lie AI. a t..
open, easy gait. and re transmits to his gel @
youd comparison.
TERMS:
single Service. .......-.................Sl5
fafl season, --'.-..-..'-.-........ ...-,--f-
part at time OF first service
Note payable ten days AFTER the mare i.al,.
Boarding pasturing at 4 low rate An
mares ~ the risk OF he owners.
IVORY GRANT.
Buckspo:t, April u. 1874. 4lno.Id
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

Some el25 was invested by Belfast
residents In the Kentucky lottery. They
drew 81.
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HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME.

Mr.. II. x. STEyrss:
Dear >ir-My daughter after having a severe nj
tack Of whooping cough. len ia A feeble state
81 health, being advised by friend she tried the
Nk.LrisE Ail liter u-ing a few bCtt es was
iuliy restored to hsaith
have been great sufferer from Hhc umati.m
nave 1Aing several bottles of the VkosTISE for
thIs CON paint, aud am happy TO sa7 entire.
~ cured nae. have recommended the SEsrrtNE
TO others, with The same good results ltls
great Cleanser and purifier OF the blood IA /,
pleasant " take aud saa checriuify recommend
IL.
JAMES MORSE sSt Athens street
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

Dapple Gray, six ye3rs old IN June ucNt stand.
I5t hands high, weighs iJSD lbs lie B. ft t..-u
Sherman, h" by Gen. Knox. ~hermtp'- tam "a. .,
the Scavey Mare, OF Waterytilet she bg I.-...4
Drews, out Of an Eaton Messeugrr NJ ire. t,.t
trot'cd when i've years Old In , ~. El-n,.A 3.
Dam, Maggie Mitchell. she by the Morrow 30. -...
he by Withercli. he BY the old winthrop 81 eu-
ger
II will he seen by the above pedigree. ...-t ~
would be hard to dad a hor." wtlh moro if.. Is
blood IN his yctas And the horse fulfill Ifr.
promise OF his breeding. without irtIHl.s. i. g,u
show 90 AIT. and he is considered ~ ID q D.. 10
OF Judges tn have splendid trottiug actfon. Au.t
his colts all show 1t. lie has some colts two
years OIL tins spring, that Will compare tlyDl.ulv
with any Of their age in The state. | shah limit
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joyment Of all the services on this day and
THE ORDINATION.

THE ORDINATION.
Agreeably to the vote of the Council. the
ministers and the people came together
again at half-past seven in the evening, to
orlain the pastor in the dedicated house.
Annexed Is tl<e order OF exercises :
! Voluntary by the choir.
2 Invocation. Mr. Hanscom.
scr.gture-rea ling, MIR. Reed.
S LYNN.
Sermon. Mr. Reese,
Prayer Of Ordination. Mr.. Porter.
Charge to the Candidate.
Mr.. b. d. Small
. Hand Of Fellowship, MIR. Long.
10 Anthem,
Y IL Al lress TO the church, Mr. Dunbar.
Il Doxe."gy Choir and Congre cation.
~ Renediction- by the Pastor.
The exercises were nearly alt character
Eed by brevity. The erdaining prayer
was marked by deep feeling, aud was
most appropriate. The charge to the Can
didate was given By his father, and was
full Of fatherly tenderness aud wisdom;
and the charge To the church was practi-
cal and good.
huc say ~as
the day. but the air Was warm aud the
weather was, on TIA. whole, propitio,,s;
and it was Remembered that at the pra, rr-
meeting pf the previous evening. prayer
had been offer, Il that the threatened
storm might be avcrted. and that the day
might be favorable.
Rev. +. 5. Small. the pastor. has a
bright prospect OF u efnlness and success.
and has already had much to encourage
him. We regret that his health has been
somewhat impaired by his labors. but we
trust that the vacation which he expects
soon to enter upon, will make him a good
u, new.
On Fast-day there was preaching In the
forenoon, by Mr.. he, Sc. and in the even
ing by Mr. Porter. The latter sermon was
followed by brief remarks from other
ministers. And SO The convocstion end
ed. The visitors went away. bearing pleas
ant memories OF the hospitable people of
Chcrryheld; and the latter. We hope. will
remember US kindly, aud be faithful Ia NIL
Ing their beautiful house, and In sustain
Ing their devoted pastor. Cow.
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Special Notice.

A Ii persons indebted TO the subscriber Nv not,
a or account. are notified to call and pay III.
same, on OF before June lst. next After thls dat
leslon.
West fremont, April II 1wis.
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Gen advertisements.
Mt. Desert Bride.

Mt. Desert Bridge.
NOTICE to the pubic is hereby gwen, that
~ from and after the Isl inst, travel the Nj.
iescrt Bridge will ne suspended. and the passage
OF vessels through the draw stopped, until
further notice. The same beng under repair.
Per order OF directors.
X. ~ THOMPSON, Ngt.
ifehton, pr. 10, lsst. Jwl.
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~ ~ al n . Z
. = 6erf

To al persons suffer
erIng from Rheumatism.
Neuralgia, Cramps in
the limbs or stomach,
Rilious Coils. Pain in
the back bowels or side,
he would say. THE
HOUSEHOLD PANA-
cEA and FAMILY LIN
tNENT IL of all others
the remedy you want
for internal and external
use. II he cnre,l the
a b o We complaints In
Thousands OF ase 9.
There Is no mistake
about Ii. Try 1t. sold
by all Druggists.
sp no l,3s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
Notice.

70 the inhabitants Of the City Of Ellsworth and
persons liable to be taxed therein:
You are hereby notified that the subscribers
will be in session at the ALDERMEN'S ROOM
in said city. on THURSDAY, the l6tn and IN Ill
receiving true and perfect lists of the Polls and
all the Estates, real and pea sonal not by law ex.
empied from taxation, which you were possessed
OF in said City OF Ellsworth on the lst day of
April, 1874, which lists you are required to make
and bring Ia.
J.F. DAVIS
n A. JOY,
l.. ID. JORDAN
Assessors ofEllsworth.
2wl6
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Medical Notice.

nR. GEORGE PARCHER having been ap.
- pointed City Physician, will render all neces :
sary medical attendance for the city poor. No
other bills for medical services or medicine will
be paid, unless by special order.
JOHN L. MOOR,
Chairman of the overseers Of Poor of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth. April Is. 1874. 3wl7
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
Freedom Notice,

HIS !. to certify 90 all whom Il may concern
mat have released TO my son ~ .t'rvmoat u ad.
uocNs' tue remainder of his lime Tor . consiiera-
non. shall pay no debts of his conIra acting, nor
claim any OF hts earnings alter this dale
ID. MADDOCKs.
Attest. ID. W. MApDoCKs
Ellsworth, April u, ls5l swi7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
Special Notice.
70 The Inhabitants Of Ellsworth ( Vicinity

WE the undersigned urge that cattle shall DO
W kept OF the streets, as We much tIoub-
led and damaged by their running at large, We
shall therefore proceed according to Law with
all cattle found upon our premises.
j. T. CRIPPEN
OWEN BYRN,
DAVID FRIEND,
A. H. NORRIS.
CHAS. e. BURRILL,
2Si7 RODNEY FORSAITH
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
IMPORTANT TO
BREEDERS OF HORSES.


shall stand the following stations the e tu.u,
season. IN this city.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
MIGCELLANY.

We hear that Wilkie Collins is coming
back to America again but this country
can get along very we'll without him. We
still have such a mixture Of all sorts Of
weather that we hardly know whether
Spring has really come or pot, but the wild
geese are flying ever and birds are singing
storms. The people having in charge Tie
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23
STATEMENT OF THE
Mutual Life Ins. Co..
OF NEW YORK.


sTABLIsHE IN Is4s.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. slst. ia.
REVENUE:
To Balance from last account. $So74.4SIS
" Premiums received, ISIS SO 20
" Interest and Rents, S.stf.tl3 10
s7,,1S6, Isl 81
DISBURSEMENTS:
BY paid Death aud Endow mt Claims, % s79, ss4 10
Annuities. 2i.55 IS
. Dyidends, 5,t05.4f4 IS
Surrendered policies and al.
" Commissions tpayment OF cur.
rent and extinguishment of
future9 ss5.4oO y
EXPENSES and taxes, l,o63 Sst 6l
Balance TO new account, 81 i-is i57 IS
sT7.5j8 4s6 81
LIABILITIES:
To Reserve at four per cent. s6lIts. 7st 81
" Claims by death, not vet due. Gi3,sa5 ~
- Post'nortem dividends, due on
demand. 4SMGa rs
Premiums paid In advance, 94aBt ct
" surplus accrued on Tontine Policies, - 42u 10
Undivided surplus, 3 ~ 7s5 OS
sG5 900 81 a.
ASSETS:
BY Bonds and Mortgages. co. ,aI.l7
United states anu NcwYork State
stocks 5qirsSs o.
Real Estate 25ig t0i 81
Cash in Bank and Trust Compa-
MES at interest 232a 85i 81
Interest accrued, t.i5s2 81
Premiums deferred. quarterly and
,semi-annuai. l,C970lI 81
" Premiums In transit, principally
tor December. Iai2!S .
" Balances due by agents l1.T7I u
--
sf5 ooe 81 81
Gross assets Dec. 81. 1873. So 60 So -
Increase Ia net assets in 1873 7t5g-.s .
Income from premiums and interest, 81 81. o.
Receipts for interest over Death,
claims &c, 4014ls9i
New policies issued in 1873 IF4'I
Policies in force Jan /, ls7i. - Il6
From the undivided Surplus Dividend vii, re
apporttoned to each Policy which shall be IN force
AT Its anniversary in lsTt.
NOIE.-By recent act OF the Trustees tlie MON
hcrship of this Company Is lmgteI - one u.tp
drcd thousand insured lives.
+. :. WINSTON, President.
RICHARD \. hCCukDr, Wa. II. e BARTLETT.
Vic.-President Actnary.
JOIN II. STUART. Secretary.
W. ID. LITTLE, General Agent, Portland.
S. .. wiaaN, b 6. 9, sTas---. Agents
FOR ELLSWORTH and VICINITY.
3wlB
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Mr.. Browns text was the name, .'Eben-
ezer,r found IL LIST Sam. 7:l2. Want Of
space fOrbids us to say more than that the
sermon was able, interesting. and srpro-
pirate. The singing BY the choir, under
the leadership Of Mr.. Campbell Kicker,
Was very 6ns. and addsd mach to the en-
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SEND ME FIFTEEN CENTS

and receive 4 n pages NEW MUSE, by return
mail worth 20 In sh-et music form 81 50 The
foLio. or u - and have 1t for one year
s"i' bko. A. DYER, ELL,woRru
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W. u, LITTLE, General Agent, Portland.
s. .. wia3N, q G. 6, SrRH-L-, AGENTS
FOR ELLSWORTH and VICINITY.
3Wl8
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

sTABLI SHED IN 1919.
'OR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. slst. ia
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+. : WINSTON, President.
RICHARD ~ NCCURDI, Wa u. e HAHTLErr
VIc.-PTesiient, Actuary
JOHN NJ STUART Secretary
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thst, at two P. NJ, the dedicatOry exercis-
es would begin. At the hour appointed,
the church was filled. and the services
commenced
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-23

From the undivided Surplus Dividend vii, re
apportIoned to each Policy which shall be IN force
AT Its anniversary in isTt
NoIE.-By recent act OF the Trustees thc mon
hcrship OF this Company Is limited - ope jttp
drcd thousand insured lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-18
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

have been stesmbnating twenty five years.
l have been on the Potomac ferry twenty three
years. l have been master OF the steamer City
of Washington since she was built up to Sept |,
1874. My pilot WAS John r. Wood. | DIS
charged my duty faithfully, as is well known 70
the travelling community, John K. Wood told
me, on the 24th day of July, he would not &"
any longer with me as pilot. This he also tod
Mr.. 5. 5. Howison, the acting, President of the
Potomac Ferry Company. After saying that
he remained there until Sept. |, 1874 when |
was requested by Mr.. 5. 5. lIowison 10 ,u-n the
boat over to Mr.. John K. Wood. NJ. John K.
Wood is the man who commanded the steamer
Wawaset at the time of her lis .ster. ii. neither
had masters or pl OTIS license at the time. lie
has pilots license endorsed masters to ran the
steamer City OF Washington between Alexan-
dris and Washington. He was discharged from
the line twice. BY some moans or other ne was
taken back back on the inc. l have been u big
friend to him he has been an enerny TO me. |
have had 4 good many pilots with me; he IL the
only one that ever took any advantage. In:
notification in the paper about my resigHlng, l
positively deny.
WILLIAM 4. POOR,
IL Late Capt Str City Of Washington:
National Republican and Evening >:ar choV. !