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, 1874-06-30
THE IOWA RAILROAD LAW.

Tho attitude Of the lending Iowa railroads In
regard to tue Railway law which takcs effect in
that State On tho 1st proxmo is still undcter-
mined. It is tolcrabiY certain, however, that
unitod policy OF resistance will not bo agreed
upon. Several minor corporations will comply
with tho law. Under its provisions bettor rates
will be allowed them than they now secure.
There iB also roaBon to believe TINT tho Chicago,
Rock Island j. Pacilo Nailroad will conform to
: the law al Boon as they ale notified Of their.
classification. THUS course is not willingly pur i
sued BY tho Rock Island Company, but tloy 500
no alternative. Several yoass ago, before tho
anti Monopoly movement had been dreamed of,
tho tito to thsir lands IN consideration Of which
thoy accepted an amendment to their charter
recognizing she right OF the Legislature to
rep tlate their rates, aud their President filed In
tho Office Of the Secretary Of State written
!! acceptance ol thoso conditions. This agree-
ment is deeuel q contract which cannot bs
ignored. Still, the Company will not escape
dilemma Thsy cannot consistently comply
with tbs Iowa law aud at the Bamo time continue
to disregard the moro lenient law Of this State.
If they charge passengers only 3 couts por milo
in Iowa, thoy can hardly dolnand cents in Illi-
no!s, whore tho local travel more than loubly
exceeds tho travel in Iowa. Aud, ii tlis eta!o OF
affairs forces tho Company to comply all over
its several lines, the effect upon tho other rail-
ways cannot be doubted. Meantime, tho othor
Iowa leading lines oyinco dispost ion to dfRre-
gard tho law. Tho Chicago. Burlington &
Quincy have been iuclinod to stand out from tho
first. The Northwestern and tho Illinois Con-
tral leaso their luos from an Iowa company,
tho President Of which, Mr.. Horace Will
iams, Of Clinton, In, has already notiaod them
that lie will apply for I'll injunction to restrain
them from complying with the provisions Of tho
new law. This proceeding he 1ustdos on tho
plea that, aa the llnos aro loased Oh percentage
OF tue gross earnings, any aetion calculated to
rcduco tho receipts would lnjuriously Affect tho
stockholders and owners Of tho property, The
papers upon which tho application for an iu-
junction will bo basod age now being prepared
by Iowa attorneys, and will be presented in court
at an carly day. This course has beon deter
mined upon by the lcssors regardless Of tho
wishes OF tho leasooB in tho mattor. A few days
will auialce to dispol all uncertainty. As soon as
tho Executive Council have determined tho clas-
slGcasion Of the various roads,-whtch they will
proceed to do on the laws taking oHeot,-ths
Companies vii be Obliged to make known thoir
Intentions.
, 1874-06-30

It is rumorcd in Washington TINT Secretary
Fish will soon bo removed bccauae ho cannot ho
induced by tho nogotiatora Of Cuban bonds to
recognize tho insurgents aa belligerents. Fish
has been reaiguipg any time lhose four years |;
and It would not be wise 10 venture much upon
tho present rumor.
, 1874-06-30
THE PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION.

THE PHILADELPHIA EXPOSITION.
Tho Philadelphia Press, i'll an article Insisting
that tho Centennial Bhow in that city must be
international" uses tho following language:
Tho sagnc!ty OF European manufacturers, aud Of
those interested in the extension Of commerce. will
recognize tho fact tut the exhibition will cougyegato
at Philadelphia commissions, exhibitors, and vIHitore
from every nation mud Static of tho two Acricas aud
tic AtilleH 10 study and compare tue fabrics, pro-
ducts, anl machines Of Europe nnd America and TINT
such opp ortuuity has never before leon presented
md cannot for years, Of cnlagng In worldwide
c!rcoH tho markets for the productions Of European
industry.
This from paper which Is devoted to the
policy Of destroying all tralo with foreign coun-
tries is at least surprising. The Press Ia pub
lishod u1llor tho Immediate oyeR Of Horny q.
Carey and William D. Kelloy, and ls the great
organ Of the "Home-Markot" party. Is it
possible TINT tho Bcaloa have fallen from tho
oyeB Of theso protcetioniBta, mud that now they
aro IN faror Of "enlarglng III -wido-clrc1oa
tho marhcta for tho productions OF European in-
tluBtry"? Are these British manufacturers to be
invited horo and given tue opportunity, ut tho
cost of tho American people, Of exhibiting thoir
manufactures and showing TINT thoy eau pro-
duoe better goods at one-third less
cost than tho protected Amorlcaus7 IB tho
"intornational show to DO thrown open TINT tho
"pauper labor" Of Europe mny have an oppor-
tunlty to anlargo tho market for its productions
In the United states7 Has there been British
gold " employed in tho management OF tho Cen
tennIa1, OF in tho ohlco Of the Prcss1 We
thought that tho grcat mission Of tho philoso-
phera Of Philadelphia, including their organ, tho
Press, was to teach tho doctriuo that each na-
ton waH to peoluoo everything 1t NODDED mud
buy nothing Of any other nation that cacl was
to build npa "homo markot," and neithor buy
nor sell In any other. 1Iayo not the people Of
this country been pnylug for ton Or moro years
several hundreds OF millions OF dollars extra
tax annually, to bronx down trade aud inter-
course with foreign nations. and iaoate the Amer
lcaa people from all othcrs7 1n tho faco Of
taxea varying from 60 to 100 per cant On wool
aud woolsu goods, Q! ~ psr cent on cotton
, 1874-06-30

Tho time has come whom continued silence BY
tho St. Lons press in regard to tho Great Bridge
will be construed as indifference to an important
public work. The people have right to know
something about such an uudertaRiug-who the
architect was, tho Commissioners, tie con-
tractors, and what was its cost Most OF all, tho
people would like to know how the expense Of
building tho bridge is to DO met, and what 1t Is
to be used for.
, 1874-06-30

-! -. n'' * r. :n1'..' . ~, suAr.----' :. ::
in freshness and originality Of conception tho
American expedition to Lourdes, has boon un-
In Englnnd. These men are making tour Of
the principal towns in tho agricultural districts,
pleading their cause and encouraging tic
Htrikers to hold out against tho tyranny Of tic
farmers. For onco the farn-laborers OF England
hnVo strong causo, and tAoy are making it
stronger by an unexpected exhibition Of modera-.
hon and good Benso.
, 1874-06-30

All tho members Of the Commission appointed
to motago District Of Columbia affairs during
the rocoss have accepted, mud there III no room
for my member Of tho ring. Until yesterday
there was Bomo lopo for tho spoiiators.
, 1874-06-30

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...,-ai.! ':s,.r>s.3 T. ha''. fA' 3hta'ES Viii ''
;,.'1,:,.; i " ~. =. tAIay. f'F 20 -ses 'n'n''
II .. .t.n inr:s'T''h:. A@:efi!ssFlG's'7
p, It = ala. arr nil .: ssr'I"s At IL: ftl'e
auring tho week, ,nuseu H.; :,:E''r':: &C '':n II"
open Saturday as on other days.
, 1874-06-30

Reference vas made in tho British House OF
Commons last night to an article that appeared
in London newspaper yestefday molning.
-: = - = AZ r-Tr~~s..:on If Canada from tie
= ,.:, Il ] IT.; ,t,icn Nth the II nj sir III.
...,, T. Ii it, '1u,.-4 1',: ~: Wiat n,4e Cat~:cn
: :. --.a ~. l14t t:'''e-t.1.,:eafs
t'r.s~ s. -,''.:r;s, ..!.sn sjs auaw:r :'r,ssss
, 1874-06-30

briof oxtstonco Of tho Worklngrnon's Party Inns
not oeon altogether fsuitloss. II, horonftor, tho
"ofklngnot Of Chicago band themselves to-
gethor Tor political or any othor PURPOSES lot
them At all ovonta bowaro Of Cominuplsm.
, 1874-06-30

The press-gag Law, III a modified FORM waa
smugglod through Congress- At the last session
by tho vouerable Mr.. Poland md Mr. Edmuuds,
Two Groom Mountain boys Of whom tho country
ought to bo proud, but isn't.
, 1874-06-30

ASHLAR LODGE, No. 3as. 4. T. and A; M.7Koaus,
Monroo IT, fnr business aud work. hs tSatcrnttL cor
hlslly invited 10 fnsct with ua y. Il. OItnNE. oso.
, 1874-06-30
MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE,

Dos9oR, June 39.--rhe Legislature to-day TO-
fused to paBs the LloanYo bill ofsr tha Cor.
arnug's ys.o, BY \ suto OF ITO 10 oa.
, 1874-06-30
TO,OAY'S AMUSEMENTS.

Mtv1cKKR's MISREPRESENTATION strcot, between
I)aarborn and State. tngaRomunt OK tho LinGard
FrouUe, u IL Tentatlon."
, 1874-06-30

nooLEY's T11EATRE-Rsndotph at5sHtt t botween
Clark and IAsallo EngaRcsncntn Of tho tt1th Asenae
Gomcds. Company. *'DliVor Twist"
, 1874-06-30
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

rxposIT1ON HI1If4DINt3-L Lake shore, foot Of Adams
Tn.t psrs by Moonlight" Aft1rnDOn and evonings
, 1874-06-30

4DELP1I THEATRIs-Cornor Of Wabash ayeMn %
&osty Th0ves."
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Pills, Potions and Pungencies.

Or, o. Fitzgerald the wonderful ca ryoyant
physician and surgeon viii visit Belfast at New
England House, Tuesday Dee. 22d remaining
three DAYS only--Don't fail to see him, bis cures
are truly wonder ful-EXalnnaion free Of
charge.
Keep EN- alive boy keep EN- aIiyel7
said an Old ply stefan to his young brother prac-
titioner. Dead men pay no bills"
Persons who have becorHe thoroughly chilled
from any cause. may have their circulation at
oucp restored by taking into the stomach a tea
sf,o0nfull Of ,'ohnSon's Anodyue Linment mix
ed in a little cold water, well sweetened
A vinegar hearted old bachelor says he al
WAYS looked under the head Of marriages tor
the news of the weak.
Every farmer who oWns good stock OF
horses, cattle and sheep, and intend TO keep
them through the winter, should gel al once
good stock of Sheridan's Cavalry Condltlon
Powders. One dollars worth will save at least
4 half ton ofhay
STEAM WIT.-Ata recent railway festival, tie
following striking sentiment was given :--"Ouf
Mothers-The only faithful tenders who never
misplaced switch"
Clergymen singers, and public speakers troGb-
led with hoarseness or bronchial affection will
find themselvs greatly relieved by the use OF
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam. Sample free
of all druggist
"John," said master to his apprentice, as
he was about starting on journey, ''you mus
occupy my place while am absent" "Thank
YOU, Sir" replied John. I'D rather sleep with
the boys"
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Murder VIII Ont.

tlcuL Nl4i i'atiSh- -yltAieiN i't'-
Cur readers will remember that in July
last considerable excitement was caused
BY the report that Nehemiah Drawn had
been murdered by George Carson, while
sailing il 81 boat near Milford.
Sunday morning july ~, party con-
sisting Of Nehemiah Drawn. George Car
Son. 81 Bradley. Mrs. Carson, Mrs. DoheT-
" and Carson's three children started N a
boat on fishing excursion TO the mouth
Of Sunkhaz stream Drawn and Carson
were both ntoxicate and after remaining
4 short time, started for the shore, where
the women and children We're landed The
women We're AFRAID the whole party would
be drowned which caused the la qdlng to
be made at Ragged Ledge, where the men
smashed bottle on TWO OF liquor Drawn
again took his seat in the beat and Carson
followed pushing of the craft as he did
so
The women then started to walk toward
the road. when Mrs. Carson turned and
saw Drawn overheard. She shouted the
fact TO her husband and asked him 10 aid
Drawn. Without watching farther they
ran to the village for help.
A coroner's inquest was held, when all
testified substantially as above, Carson
giving his version that Drawn accidentally
fell over the side of the boat and was
drowned, Blood was found in the boat,
but Carson's wife explained this on the
ground shat his hand was over the gun
vale and received bad cut against rock
Though the circumstances We're very sus-
piciods, Carson was liberated, no motive
tor a murder being apparent.
Thus the affair was settled at the time,
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Old ~ is on his last legs.

The Belfast Cornet Band gives a musical
Dr. 0. Fitzgerald viii be at the New England
House next Tuesday and remain three days
See advertisements
Mr. @. 4 Critchctt, OF the Belfast shoe fac
tory went to Roclland last week as an APP
praiser Of thu stock of ihe suspended factory
in that city
Houses are getting 50 thick on Bay View
street that new tenants get into the wrong
ones and begin 70 make themselves At home,
before they discover thcil mistake
Among the railroad freight of Saturday We
noticed carload Of bedsteads 225 in number,
for j. &, Thompson. furniture dealer. They
We're manufactured in Augusta.
Belfast SEA captains "a, that the steamer
John W Marshall spoken of in the annals of
last Week, a. touching 1t this place in 1876. is
now tug bou on The North rfer. New York.
There were tvo new lamp posts erected last
week by superintendent Fierce, Of The gas
wmh~. One al rhe corner "a Miller and Con
5rtss streets the other at he corner Of Frank
Ira and lougrc-> streets. There are three
other. to 9s ser which viii be done another
..ason
AHso~ IN iEouA>. AZ hAlf iast eicEen
o'clock sunday night, lire was discovered in
,ue basement of the barn Of the Arty estab-
uanmeni u The luog, u Brooks out By the
prompt assistance ii the citizens It was soon
-ubuucd with blt iJi, damage 90 the build
iu,r Amer thr H}4 va. pxtineuiShed Il party
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King kalakaua,

The reception OF King Aalakaua OF the
Hawaiian Islands, at the national capital,
took place about noon on Saturday, ana
was rather Il failure Is pageant, the
marines and the band making a very slim
escort Messrs Fish. Belknap and Robe
son rode with him to the Arlington Hotel
from the Baltimore 4 Potomac station.
A large crowd gathered on the street to
see the Royal stranger-a big, numbering
fellow of not very royal appearance. He
is mulattO in color, was dressed in dark
grey and wore no .ieweiry except ring
upon one finger At Wilson'S Station on
the Baltimore and Potomac road, where
he was met by the cabinet party, he WAS
approached first by Mr.. Fish, who said to
him: "Your majesty, am pleased to
greet you and to inquire as to your health =
The king, who speaks English well, re-
piled that he was in good health, and
hoped Mr.. Fish was also well. Robson
and Belknap were then presented after
which the new spaper correspondents
present We're introduced. There was but
little conversation. Belknap asked the
king whether he found it cold in crossing
Iowa. He appeared to be in blisstul
ignorance OF the Whereabouts OF the
native state OF the secretary OF war, ard
could not tell him whether or not he was
cold III Iowa. Neither fi5h nor Robson
breaktasted with him a, The Arlington,
but Belknap did 50.
The king was suffering - much from a
severe colo that he requested the presence
OF physician when he reached the hotel
Dr.. Turner of the navy prescribed for him,
and the royal visitor Immediately Went to
bed The arrangements for his future
movements will be delayed until Monday,
as he desires to remain quiet until that
time. 1t is thought he VIII be presented
to the president about noon on Monday,
and the programme for his entertainment
will then be announced The king is to
visit New York, and .he city government
W III tender him a reception.
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Horrible Child Murder.

MANCHESTER, n. H.. Dee Is.
A horrible case Of intanticide occurred
at 80 Middle street, yesterday afternoon.
A Young woman named Hattie Beamen,
came to this city last August, from St.
Lawrence County, n Y. and obtained
employment as kitchen girl in the board
ing house OF Mrs Philbrick. where the
crime was committed Night before last
She retired to her room. complaining of
illness. and not appearing al breakfast in
the morning, servant was sent to call
her. when She complained Of being I'M
well. In the evening, the lady OF the
house finding her door locked, demanded
admission. Miss Beamen arose from her
led and opened the door Upon entering,
Mrs. Philbrick. noticing the signs of dis
order Ia Gne room. and blood on the floor
and walls, soon found under the bed the
dead body OF 4 well developed female
child with its head nearly severed from
its body The deed was committed with
: pair Of shears, which We're found on the
floor. Miss Beamen is young woman,
of fine personal appearance, and has sus-
tanned a good reputation since coming to
,nis CITY. and has always denied her con-
dition 10 Mrs Philbrick. She claims to
nave been seduced by one VIM. Bailey, at
Her home In New York, under a promise
of marriage lie having deserted her,
and her family relations being unpleasant.
She came to this city for employment,
She il under arrest, and does not attempt
to palliate the enormity of her offence,
The only reason she gives for committing
the crime is that the evil one possessed
her TO do it.
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SNHLNCK'S SEAWEED TONIC,
SCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption. Frequently medicines that stop
cough viii occasion the death of the patient they
lock up the liver stop the rculation of the blood
follows, and In fact, they clog the action
OF the organs that caused the cough. Liver
Complaint and Dyspepsia the causes Of two
thirds Of the cases OF Consumption Many persons
complain OF duh pain in the side, constipation,
coated tongue, pain in the shoulder blade feelings
OF drowsness and restlessness the food lying heavily
on the stomach, accompanied with acidty and bech-
ing UP wind. These SYMPTOMS usually originate
from disOrdered condition Of the stomach or a
torpid liver Persons so affected, if they take
two heavy colds and If the cough in these cases be
suddenly checked will find the stomach and liver
clogged remaining torpid and inactive, and almost
and liberated, the result of which is death.
Schenchs PUlmonc Syrup Is eXpectorant " nich
does not contain opium or ANYTHING calculated 10
check cough suddenly Schenck's Seawsed Tonic
dssolves the food mixes with the gastric juices of
the stomach aids digestion and creates ravenous
appetite VI hen The bowels are costye, skin sallow,
or the symptoms otherwise Of a bilious tendency,
Sohencks Mandrake Pills are required, These
medicines are prepared only by
j H. SCUENCk & SON.
\. f. corner Sixth and Arch streets, Phila.
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
Dr schenck will be at the Quincy HOUSE, B0s-
ION, the following WEDNESDAYS October 9Th
ana 2lst, November ith and 18th and December "a,
and %0tl
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-12-17
A Lucky Journeyman,

\ iourneyman carrage-maker in April last
purchased ticket to the Grand Gift Concert of
the Masonic Relief Association of Norfolk, Va,
and when the distribution took place he received
il sufficient amount of money to buy lot, and
Dulld thereon neat and comfortable residence,
winch Will be q home for himself and family
durlng their lives. The second and last Gift
Concert OF this Association will be given on
ieasGay, December 10Th, and we would advise
all who desire to obtain one or more Of the large
prizes which will be given to the lucky ticket
holders to send without delay for tickets. The
Concert will not be postponed il will be con-
Quoted by gentlemen Of high character, and Ma
sons and others can place implicit confidence in
the honesty and integrity of all connected with
me management of the drawing. Send to Henry
Y. Moore, Secy. Norfolk, Va. for tickets, or
Branch Office, Nos. IS and so Broadway New
York.
WHY Is II POPULAR? Ask any fair-mintled
physician, or any family in which it has been
used, ask the whole Drug trade, why HALLS
HONEY OF HOREHoUND AND lar is so popu-
lar. The answer wilt be that the cures ofinyeter-
ate coughs, which it is everywhere efecting, are
the topics OF conversation in every city, town
and village in the United States. Its enormous
and constantly increasing sales are based upon
the grand fact, notorious throughout the whole
country, that il controls. and masters every
disease leading to consumption.
PIXIES TOOTH ACH DROPS Cure in one
minute
Stop that cough No one who has ever used
Dr.. Morris syrup OF Tar Wild Cherry and
Hoarhound viii be without it, AS remedy
for all throat and lung diseases, cure for Group
and preventive of consumption it has no equal
Relieves hoarseness, and takes away all the
distress of Whooping cough. Contains no opium
and is pleasant TO the taste Trial bottles 10
cents-WM. Q. Poor Il Son sole agents for
Belfast ALFRED HOOPER, agent for Sears
port A. J. JORDAN, agent for Orland JOHN
W PERKINS & Co., Portland. General Agents
MORRIS s HERITAGE,
lyf16 Philadelphia, PropretoIs.
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III ED.

00st4a,g notices. 1oyond ne Dofe, Name e,'a 4ge'
nausf je paid for.J
In Northport, Dee eth, Mrs Betsey, wife of Nath'
Sylvester, aged a years months and RI days.
In Stockton Nov Sth, John Griffin, aged Y years,
months. He was for many years one Of the lead
ing business men Of the town, and an honest man.
IN Palermo, Dec 1st Clarendon Black, aged IS
in Hollis, Dec tn, Joseph 9. Berry, formerly of
Burnham, aged Is wears and 10 months.
In Lamonie, 18th inst, Mr., Samuel Eaton aged 80
In Brookln 22d ut, Mrs. Lucy Ann widow of the
late Samuel Blake. aged years, II months.
IN East Hampton, Mass, Nov. Goth, Mrs. Emma
A. Nutter wife of K. S. Hendrick aged 80 years, c
months and days, forme " Of Ihomaston.
In Rockland Dec. 4th Mrs. Eunice Colscn, aged
% year,. months.
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Why VIII You
fer?

To all persons suffering
from Rheumatism, Nsu-
ralgia, Cramps in the
limbs or stomcah, Bilious
Colo, Pain in the back
bowels or side, we would
ny, THE HOUSEHOLD
PASACEA and FAMILY
LISI1IENT is Of all others
The remedy You want for
internal and external use
It has cured the above
complaints in thousand
OF cases. There IS no
mistake about it. Try il
Sold by all Druggists
1T-.rT21
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TO LET
IMPORTANT 10 TRAVELLERS.

When YOU visit or leave the City of NEW YORK,
save annoyance and expense Of carriage hire and
stop at the ssEsASD eSEbS kfOrEL, OPP
posite the GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT. 1t has over
$50 elegantly Iushed rooms and is fitted up at an
expense of 100000, Elevator, steam and all mod
ern Improvements. European Plan. The RES
n a rs a y r.. Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms
are supplied with the best the markets can furnish.
Tie CUISINE is unsurpassed. Rooms fora single per
son, $3.50 and g per day rich suites for families
prcpurtionatey low, that visitors TO the city and
ra' elers live more luxurioGsly for less money
At the GRAND UNION than at any other first class
Hotel in the city Stages and Cars pass the Hotel
every minute for ali parts of the City. q, I. & W.
ID. GARRISON, Managers. lyrgpI6
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- The Lewiston Journal coins new
"fruitlessly Tubing"
Uncle Samuel will expehd 800, 600 in
making pleasant the visit Of the King of
the Sandwiches.
So tar as heard from, Venus made
her transit in a modest and becoming
manner
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Plow Handles! Plow Beams!

am prepared to furnish Mt short notice. any style
of Handle that may be wanted, from the best of
Connecticut Oak; workmanship, first-class; furn-
Ished In any quantity, at bottom prices
FRED ATWOOD, Winterport, Me.
u24 Genl Ag't Higganum Mfg. Co.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-12-17

Speaking Of the Editors and Publishers
Convention, which will be held at Augusta,
Jan. goth and list the kennebec Journal
says
Among the topics for the consideration Of the
meeting, The relations Of newspapers TO their
patrons and the public" has been assigned to
Mr. William II. Simpson ofthe Belfast journal
This may give rise to misrepresentation
We suggested the topic to the President,
recently, and a willingness to submit an
essay at some future time If we mistake
not, an essayist was appointed at the meet
ing last winter