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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

4..fl. "a ~ :. 81 81 a.
vs. Papllsnea' iFs' week. under inc
eap''on q Inc siA'e' certain specala-
lions concerning .ne uuDerna'orial CON
'es'' 2 'ns sHees '''a' ai'sr some Prellm'-
mary Da''o'lns me VarrOa woes o.
pai''m0se e'E wOp'a % 'raasisrrea .
10Y vFoome' " are assured 'na' inns
view q sne eeAses. : not me corfee. one
'na' Yrs Soae 9 Da,''mo1e c''y WIN DC
gwen . mn .af1On ~ gOou iai.nl ana
Win aahese . MN a1'u ne Is nominated
o q '0ng y 'nere : = prospect o. sucn q
result = ne snou'u nos snow sumeienI
s'Eengsn % acn'eve success, tnen inc
v'ss q Dal'lnose wa pc thrown % oos.
ufoome' VINO Is expesseu 70 cross the oay
WIN ~ so'ss sOilu iron 'hs Eastern
enore, ana w''n nari0ro ana Anne
arundel :, sne q from baltimore CITY
wound give nun ~ winch = more .ilan
enough % elect Inc friends OF mr.. Ham
.u ,u
y eoen'ie7, ualis's . alissauy y WASH
ington 3, Frederick 6, Carroll D, making
o.. ID, e.,r, Ra,,;r,o~. o;,,, . D,.,.l,...ar
--.--,1i-s' - =.
4, total II. The friends OF Mr.. Carroll
claim Ralt;mora civ 81 R,lt;mora co,n-
-
" 2, Howard =, Montgomery 4, Allegany
Garratt z total "a. leaving Prince
-
ueofges Z, Chares s, Caivert ., and o.
Marv's 3. 13 in all. debateable ground.
~ ~ $500
FROM ehese premises the conclusion may
be easily deduced, that the Gubernatorial
s...z . n g.. b.:....i.1 I..
i's'sn . - .'o"' oe'ns 7s'''s.' "u1 s'.as
the convention alone will be able to de-
.o.,,,;.,a M. i i, n, ~. -, f,ov..r
eel'n'ne why . - oe 'le noA' "o'einot
There is also some doubt as to how the
vota ~ esrta;, COMMITTEES cla;mad nv ono mr.
= 80
more OF the aspirants VIII ultimately vote,
and This uncertainty adds to the commit
~,
CATIONS OF the case Wnicn can oniy DC settleu
bv tho Convention on the plat proximo.
rl $1,000. a.. nv
Il ~ nasinole osMl " inaa,lr,suay.induiges
w 5,o1lowieg speealauoss Mno VIII be tne
. s1.ulu !. Vt uossrn1r = me eonundrnm
a. 2 uoM 1919 nc , 9f.ains o. me ponti-
S.a,z an .. IA. n ven ~ throughout the
-. II e':s sno Der,o 1.. conservative
EEaly sns il'e m tespsc.vey OF Carroll,
hn roY, ny anu nam't.o ' are working equally
r ,s ~ saesess' Inu slaaes are made that are
h. a''sp y saom sns sucrsss q me iavorlte
s 1e,oas - ms namoer Of votes
car1 = J IN u e ), Is 90 For
.. alos. ~ sla.n,su VIZ = soses rom baiu'
10y III T w, nywatl eounsy' o1'sary 5 Cnaries
snu talDo., ou. hls more ssnguine adhsrents
= A' LIZ LIZ le.sses anI 1ne nomination
= a., SUI ,,.;a1 s lrienas claim the west
vaa,'se'.a no.ah 1870 % frederick,
iV;,'S'.,,; -, csaIS worcester and
,,.siaii.' '.'.h U.s. goahas, tney say, may
,ha s,,.,,, ~ ~1n M .wo Dsing now IN
~, s,s f:l ais.rc. ror uroome
srsa, Aae r,,,a, IVA Queen ci Anne $ som
with so,ns co,t;naan. ~. \, pa, ~ certain
MN so'le eon.inseht vo.es IN Baltimore city.
f;r,san and Har,,. "a 49, .ns ou'se. iaVor
mattsrs now .asm ~ H., & !; ! sa'd: As
s' NV VEN VS. .nree leading candidates
nee II. ,s'-'.,3 s,,,l r. WIN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

VaLrABlE Carrie. II The fnestlot Of s.short.
horned cattle in the world were shipned
from Jersey City, n. !. on the steamer
Holland, for England, on Thursday. They
number fourteen in all, and have been selec.
ted by competent and experienced buyers
from every part Of the United States and
canada, at the almost fabulous cost Of Si25,.
900, They are the property Of Mr.. George
W. Fox, the foreign partner Of Mr.. A. T..
Stewart, OF New York. 0fthe fourteen yalu
able animals, three are from Kentucky, eight
from New York, two from Indiana, and one
from Canada. The two most valuable beasts
are from the celebrated plantation Of Mr.. A.
j. Alexander, Of Woodland Park, Kentucky.
and for them Mt. Fox paid the sum Of s36,,
600 One Is a bull, and the other heifer.
For The former 600 was paid and for the
latter $4,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Keely Motor, the new discovery
for which such wonderful effects have been
claimed, which was to drive railroad ears,
boats, and all kinds of machinery without
fuel or steam, but simply by air and water,
has received its quietus, this week, from
the Scientific american, which that jour
nal rather harshly criticises as an attempt
to impose upon the eredulity Of the public.
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TO PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

a yeaHg Lady ofseveral years exper;an..
- espan's OF teaching all the usual branahss,
9 sn English education. Music and F s,s.ss
y uesifous o. procuring situation i. s''..'
nlnmily, as FreeeptFcss. Terms noia .ss,s
Inc mos. saiisihc,cFy references ,,rao s' re &
by a. The Office Of The ADrorsrs' W. We.,,a ap-
June 26
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The MARYLAND REPUBLIcAS, pub
lished at Annapolis, Md. by Luther F.
Cotton, began new volume on Saturday
last, and celebrated the event by appear
ing in new outfit The Republican, is
an excellent paper, deyotos much Of its
space to local news, and is deserving Of
the large patronage bestowed upon it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Adsiees from Spotted Tail Agency, received
AZ Omaha, state that three large war parties
Of Indians leli the neighborhood on the 18th
inst, one each for the Ponea, Ute and She's
hone reservations. Il is believed by the well.
informed that gigantic Indian war is about
TO commences. Information has been sent 10
the Indian Agents This makes FIVE large
war PARTIES which have left the reservations
wifhin two weeks. Il il stated that the cav,
airy are not strong enough to guard the Black
Hllls and keep the Indians on their reserva.
lions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26
no. 1852 EQUITY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll co,,,,
Charles T. Reifsnider, Trustee, vs.. James A
Bostian and Wife.
hDERED this 18th day Of June. A n
~ 1919, that the account Of the Aud;tor
MED 10 this cause be finally ratified and con,
hrmed, unless cause to the contrary ,he sen
be shown on or before the 18th day az INN
next provided a copy Of this order be inse,saa
LOT TWO successive weeksbefore the last ma nsd
nay, IN some newspaper published in Carroll
~. FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
june 2o.N FRANK 7. sHaw, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

MANGANESE UNREH. Mr.. Jacob ID. Slo-
thower, Of Mountjoy township, this county,
whilst skaiflug for iron ore near townsville.
frederick county, Nd, came upon vein OF
Manganese TIMBER, which proves 10 be twelve
feet thick and Of excellent quality. Paints Of
all colors but white and blue are made out al
this material A carload has been seut "a
DillsbuFg for manafaeiqFe lsftgsb'gg Com.
piier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Baltimore Daily Epeniag Ne,es
has been sold TO three gentlemen Of Wash
iugton, for the sum Of $4,000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

TnE REpusLroAs STARE CrxrRAI
CoAMsrkk The Baltimore Apleriean
has this to say in reference 70 the late
meeting Of the Republican State Central
Committee, Of which there we're but AZ
members present out of a total of IS, as
Of whom, according to the american were
oi6ceholders.
There were forty-two members Of the Re-
publican State Central COMMITTEES in attend
arre ai the meating IN Baltimore on Tuesday
last Of which number only fwenty.six we're
oiliccheiders The usual landatory resoln-
tons Of CONFIDENCE ia Mr.. Creswell were not
adopted By the Committee The resolution
70 hold ihe next State Convention IL West
minister Is understood % have arisen from an
effort On tbe part Of the country members 10
cAeape lram the attempt to bro~beat and
control the Convention 81 ofI'eehoIders. which
has distinguished The Iaks Two a. three Assem-
bIakts II The city,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26
DIED.

In Myers District, on the 10Th instant. of
consumption, John Thomas Bowers, aged y
years, mouths and II DAYS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Sherman's Memoirs have killed him
stone dead, as Presidential candidate.
His book was not written in vain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

W. have been shown copy Of T6s
bsys H'gks, a monthly paper Published
II this plzco " Master willis r. Hoppe,
q % senis : year Il presents quite -
a'nateaf appearance. but considering the
edl'ors iaexpasieace > certainly very cred
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Society, connected with Central Hall
School, which \ under the supervision Of
Miss Lizzie y. Matthews, viii give an enter
tainmeut At Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday
evening. 29th instant. We have not been
apprlzed Of what the entertainment will con.
slsi. but j. is only sufficient to say that Miss
Matthews has charge Of il 70 assure our read
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Han. Charles B. Roberts, Of this city, had
conferred upon him, on Wednesday, the title
Of Doctor of Laws: By hoant s.. Nafy's Col.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Union National Bank, Of this city, has
declared q semi-auual dividend Of Eve per
GENT
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

a. iAe oatbreak Of the Revolutionary var
n IT'S, there we're dirty seven newspapers
Published 10 The Aniericaq C0lonies Onf d
these thirty seren thefe arr I've ID existence
to-day. and Two af these Eve are published i,
Maryland. One was the Maryland Gasefts
R1b''stei indianapolis b Fred. and Samuel
Sf>en' and nov Published by The Nessrs,
.4.e<rice1. then pab|;zIsed i, WIN. Goddard
and now BY 6. G. Eailsa san.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Iha Rzamipaf, :, n, NsEsen. No gisea
goilee q he teachafs lbs week 1f he EXAM
inafians
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26
DIVIDEND.

Union National Bank Of Wesfmin,,,,
June 10. 1875.
VIE President and Directors of M. Rail
= n hSys this day declared Semi. annnaI
DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER CENT -a
upon the Capital Stock Of Bank. navah,.
on or alter Tuesday, July 9Th. 1875. r-'""'e
;rn.9e.a, >. W. Herring,
S-e Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

CRY CouSCII--At meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council of Westminster, held
on Tuesday evening, Messrs. Shorb & Leis.
ter were released from $500 improperly as !.
sessed for the year 1873, and Shorb 4 Son,
for $500 improperly assessed for the year
1874.
On motion, ordinance No. a., to prevent
the herding and pasturing of cattle in the
streets or ALLEYS OF Westminster, was adopted.
On motion, Mr.. +. o. Grimes was requested
to confer with Mr.. G. W. Matthews, in re.
gard to the transierence to the city of LaFay.
cite Square. On motion, adjourned to meet
on July 9Th.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26
Fete champetre Notice.

VIE Ladies' who propose ASSISTING n a..
fete Of the Amphions are reoSas ~ 's ~
meet ior the arrangement OF bus;ness y n 20
halA hArI7 Monday Ereniao. JUNE y = ~An y
CLOCK. The Leaders Of the lifFeren, CO.
are also requested 70 be present ~ Nho'sS
d w Nm m. A. McKRLIIP, Pse.;as.,
D. w hrcKlSQuAN, Secreiarr. ;naSs,.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

MEtRosE ITENs.-For several weeks chick
ems disappeared in numbers from Reuben
Shaffer's and Frederick Trump's, and the
possible cause could not be ascertained until
Monday, when they tracked an animal and
found its den. The den was opened and
found to contain minks. Four Of them were
killed and few made their escape, but the
chickens have not been molested since.
Mr.. John c. Rohrbaugh, of the firm of
Lppy Rohrbaugh, intends to go west.
Hay-making has fairly commenced. There
will be short crop.
On Saturday last, the Lutheran Sunday
School Of Manchester had celebration.
james Venus has opened a Photographic
tent IN this place, and is doing good bust
ness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Randallstown, Baltimore county, Is the
residence Of Edward Spencer, Esq. whose
teeming brain is said to rival that Of Dion
Boucicault, Tom Taylor, or Gilbert, ia the
production Of dramatic writings. The editor
Of the Towsontown Uaion says, Randalstown
is a very small village, situated on the Liberty
road, in the north western part Of Baltimore
county near CarTnll and Howard counties,
about tonrtaen miles from Baltimore. Mr..
Spencer is farmer, and after the potato bug
and grasshopper season Is over he writes
plays for amusement.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Summer Solsiice brought us Summer
heat The temperature Of Spring which pre-
vailed up 70 Tuesday last, Suddenly gave way
20 torrid atmosphere, and on Thursday, at
3. O'Clock, p. NJ. the thermometer registered
9S' out doors in the shade.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

Il is stated that the transportation Of grain
BY the Western Maryland to Canton during
the last month has doubled that Of the pre-
eeding month. The arrangement in relation
TO the departure Of trains from Calvert Sta
ton, which recently went into effect, has been
the means OF increasing the revenue Of the
company. This Is the case especially with
the excursion trains, which leave with large
number Of passengers each week. The con
tract with the Northern Central and Balti.
more and Potomac Railroads IN reference 10
the use BY the Western Maryland Of the Bal
tImore and Potomac tunnel, and that with
the Canton Company IN relation 10 the use
Of the Union Road, is nov in force and are
said 10 work excellent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

SroSE Roam lrENs. The rains of the last
two weeks have been Of inestimable value and
the crops have improved very much. An
average crop Of wheat win be harvested; corn
and oats are looking fine; potato bugs have
been almost entirely destroyed, and good
yield is expected; grasshoppers, in large nun
bers, have made their appearance in the clover
fields, many of which are destroyed, and fears
are entertained for the safety Of the wheat
and oats. Jacob W. Frock was thrown from
a horse and severely bruised, recently. DIR.
j.. Rinebart was called, who rendered the
necessary attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

One Of the horses attached to the hack Of
the Wilson House, on Saturday evening last,
became frightened by one Of the traces coming
loose and dangling around It's legs, and al.
tempted to run, bus the driver checked Il.
The horse then began to kick and rear and
finally fell, breaking the pole. The dash
board was kicked Of, and othsr damage sus-
tanned by the vehicle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

FIRE on THg RAIIKoAD.- train from
baltimore, on Monday, which reaches here
at u 80 q. m. set FIRE TO lot Of railroad ties
at Shambergers station, belonging TO Messrs
Grimes Stouffer, Of this city, and DESTROYED
between % and 30. Fortunately the fire was
discovered by Mr.. Isaac Winchester, who
summoned his men, and soon extinguished Il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

:. Cardinal McCloskey, accompanied by the
Papai Delegates and several Bishops, passed
through this city on Monday, on their way
70 Emmittsburg. The Western Nd. Railroad
has been severely taxed this week; owing to
the large number Of persons who have been
attracted 70 Emmittsburg by the commence
ments Of st. Joseph's Seminary and Mount
st. Mary's College.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

DEsTaucrIox ny Doos.--on "Wednesday
night the dogs got into the turkies Of Mr.. ].
Murray fingling, near Westminster, and
Killed thirteen young ones aud disabled the
old ones. This is another item in the count
against the keeping Of so many worthless cnrs.
The infatuasion for dogs appears to be IN no
way abating, but rather on the increase.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The Gunpowder Agricultural Club. Of Bal.
timore county, has offered purse TO any OF
its members who will raise Is barrels Of corn
70 the acre. Edward II. Matthews, SON Of
j. ID. Matthews, Esq. is competing for the
prize on an acre Of his fathers farm. His
corn is planted I by ? feet, with two stalks IN
a bill.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The ice cream and strawberry festival of
the Young Mems Christian Association, this
city, held ON Wednesday and Thursday eve
nings, realized about $50 clear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

A WMK.-0n Saturday last Messrs Frank
Fisher and Charles Poe, OF Baltimore, walked
from that city to this place, distance of 30
fnilaQ
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-06-26

The best Carpet Sireteher ever invented,
price one dollar, at H. l.. Norris.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-23

At Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNcIL-Maine, first and third Mondays In eacn
month.
TEmpLE-Forest City, No. /, every Wednesday
evening.
COOP SAMARITAN BRoTHERHooD.-Eastern Star
Assembly No meets Deerg' ente at Cons Of
Temperance Hall Saturday evenings.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters at Mechanics Building, corner OF Eongress
and Casco Streets. Open day and evening BUSINESS
meeting every Thursday evening at I5 O'CLOCK.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco Streets First Ihurs-
day in each month.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Corner
Congress and Casco Streets Every evening.
PORTLAND FRATERNIT--No.3 1854 Congress street,
Every evening.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. 3
THURSDAY ss Msn So IL Friday evenings
their Hall, Clapp's Block. Market Square.
PORTLAND ARMY AND NAVY UNION Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First TUESDAY IN each
month.
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sons OF AMERICA-Camps No
f.3&4 conyenes over the Eastern Express Office,
Plum Street, Tuesday evening; No. at School
House, Turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth, FRIDAY
evening; No. 8 on Wednesday evening, and No. :
on Monday evening at Temperance HAIL. NO. ools
Congress street.
PORTLAND INSTITUTE AND PUBLIC feo nis 81 tR
City Building, open ana Tree 10 oil Hopi ~ W
to and 7 o.
PARTLANp TYPoGRAPHIcAL UNION, No. 75-Cor-
ner Congress- and Casco Streets Second Saturday IN
each month.
PAYsoN LITERARY SOCIETY.-Meetngs every
Monday evening, Browns Block, cor. Brown anu
Congress streets, at u O'Clock.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS, congress
Hall Block. Second Monday in each month. DehV-
cry of books, 2 to 6, to 9. day and evening.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. A. R.-Meetings every FRIDAY
evening in Mechanics Hall, corner of Congress ana
Casco streets.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARs- Al
cana, Monday; Mission, Wednesday; foreSg lily
day, at Sons of Temperance Hall Congress st.
Iron Clad Thursday, at West End.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-23
STATE NEWS.
ANnRosoosa1N COUNTY.

About 2 o'clock Sunday morning fire was
discovered in the Maine Central depot at Lis
bon. The freight shed was burned; one car
load of cotton consigned to Farwells mills, 100
cords of wood and considerable merchandise
was burned. The fire originated in the cotton,
which is supposed to have ignited by spark
from passing engine. The passenger depot
was saved. Thirty bales of cotton were de-
stroyed.
The Lewiston Journal says that the word
mosquito vanqqished social gathering in
that city, in which the spelling mania had
broken out. 1t was too much for doctor OF
divinity, judge professor of language, to
say nothing of less learned people.
The Auburn ghost turns out to be an insane
woman who escaped from her friends.
An extensive entertainment is in progress
for the Lewiston Reform Club. to be held April
LIST.
OXFORD COUNTY.
press Correspondence
DR.. Alexander Boothby, for some years a res
ident of Denmark, died very suddenly of heart
disease at East Newfield Wednesday, March
18th. He has gained some notorlety through
out Maine and New Hampshire as blind doc
tor, who has manufactured and vended his
medicines by travelling from town to town.
His age was about II years.
PENoBscor COUNTY.
The Wing says that the salary of Bangor
mayors is but $500. An attempt to make it
$1,000 failed.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Nathan Wood of Mercer aged s. years, has
cut in the woods his next years supply OF
twenty cords of wood. Half of this is fitted
for the stove and piled in his shed. He is now
suffering from severe attack of whooping
cough
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
The Sentinel says that shade and fruit trees
about Eastport were badly damaged by the
heavy coating of ice formed on them Tuesday,
breaking off limbs and bending some of the
finest trees to the gronnd
The Machias Union says Henry T. Mcdonald
has caught ID foxes this winter, for which he
has realized seventy dollars.
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddeford Times reports that the mer-
curry indicated ten degrees below zero in that
city Monday morning Perhaps it meant ten
above.
Ephriam Otis, Esq, well known citizen of
Kittery, died Friday Of Bright's disease. Mr..
Otis was for many years master blacksmith at
the navy yard. He was a justice of the peace
and served as magistrate in the trial of civil
cases at Kittery in years past. He was Free
Mason and Odd Fellow. e.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-03-23

Gen. Shepherd of. Skowhegan has gone to
Albany, Georgia to make the usual season ar
rangements for running his cotton plantation.
He will be absent month.
Father Powers, recently priest at the I'm
maculate Conception, has been transferred to
Manchester, N. HI.
Annie Louise Cary will receive 10000 francs,
or $4,000 for five months at st. Petersburg.
Miss Annie Starbird will sail for England on
the Goth of une.
The many friends of Thomas e. Twitchell,
ESQ.,, of the dry goods house of Locke, witch
ell & Co., will be pleased to learn that he has
SO far recovered from his severe illness as to be
able to visit his place of business on pleasant
days. He has been confined to his house ten
weeks with rheumatic fever.