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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1876-10-14
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING
+" Don't Slop Over

So Don't sop Oyer," the old man said,
"A he placed his hand oil the young mans head
81 Go Il by all means, go il fast
Go IL while leather and horse shoes last;
Go Il while hide and hair On horse
win hang together, o go It Of course
Go il rapid as ever you can,
Ba; don't slop over, my dear young man.
81 Don't sIop over, you'll find some day
That keeping an eye 10 the wndward will pay
horse may run a little too long,
A preacher preach just fraction too strong;
And poet who pleases the world with rhymes
May write and regret Il in after times
Keep the end OF the effort always in view,
And don't slop over, whatever you do.
Don't siop over. The wisest men
Are bound to slop over now and tEeni
And yet the wisest at work or feast,
And the very ones that blunder the least,
Those who for split milk never wall
Are the ones who carry the sieadiest pail,
Wherever you go, go in for the fat
But don't sIop over, and freeze 20 thai
= Don't slop over. Distrust yourself,
Nor always reach 20 the highest sheif;
The next TO the highest will Centrally do.
And answer the needs Of such as you.
Climb Of course, but always stop
And take breath a little this side Of the Top;
And 50 you will reach il in wind and strong,
Without stopping over Thus ends my song
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03
s}listellaneolls.


(ARrEKSyuLE, GA, Oct, -, rs.
DR.. FELTON, and his leading Sup~
porters seem to think his election de-
pendent upon the downfall OF his oP-
ponents. Where have crossed
their tracks in the apper counties OF
the District frd this tale put IN cir
culation
"John ". Wohord was nominated
eleclor far The state at large through
mistake The members of The Con
vsntion thought they were nominat>
inc Gen. William t. Wofiord.
sill tell the facts and then let
th Sc who feel an interest IN the
question say bow il Is. The truth is,
this is ell pretense Gen. William
r. Wotford's identity was as we'll
knoan 70 the people 81 The State as
that Of any man in it. lie was all
ternate eIector on the Seym"re tick
et N SOS, was elec.or on the Gree
lev ticket in l,13, was nominated
for the United States Senate 10 o6o
bv the Democrats Of the Bullock
Legislature, and refused to run
against Gov. Brown, who was the
Republican candidate; lad run
against Young twice for Congress in
tbe 7th District, and against Smith
for Governor IN 1872.
And to the foregoing can be adj
dei that when the Convention OF the
-th District assembled in Gainesville
in May lest for the purpose Of send
ing delegates to the ST Louis Con
ventiou, when my name was propose
ed as q delegate for the State at large,
Mr.. John t. Aycock, Of the Barlow
delegation. announced the name Of
Gen. William Z. Wotlofd as a cons
pe,itor with ne for the place when
votes we're counted, | received -,
and Gen William T WofIord -
This Convention was held in the
county where We b th live, end
who're a question Of identity could
not well arise
In lie State Convention my name
was announced as a candidate toF
Elsc,or by Mr.. Mckibben. Of the
county Of Butts Col Jas. ID. Wad
dcll. aho Was Secretary Of the Con
yeuUon, and whose duty it was tc
enter on the record the name Of egcI
candidate as it was announced, not
e,s'audiug which Wotl.ord it was,
asked from the clerks desk whicl
one was meant Captain Ihos. j.
Lyon, member OF he Barlow dele
CATION, arose and said in a distinct
voice, at is John w Wofford, and
not General William I Wexford.
The ballot proceeded aud was cleo
ted.
II does appear to me that this
plain statement Of facts ought to put
at rest this silly story, b@t | have nc
idea that it viii
joins ", WofFoRD.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03

A SOCIETY," SENSATION IN THE Cry
on MtNlCo. AT the time OF the in
cepuon OF the Grant administra
non at Washington, the Mexican
Minister to the United States was
Seuar Matas Romero. lie IS des
criocd as man Of inc appearance
and engaging manners. Daring his
soiaurn st Washington he married
an American lady Of great personal
beauty, whom he atterward took to
bis home IN Mexico For some time
past he has been one Ut the home
ministers Of the Mexican Govern~
ment. and was esteemed quite sue
cessiuI diplomatist. Recently, So
ciety IN the City of Mexico was
shocked by the eIopement of Ro
mcios fair wife with nue Celestino
Negrcte, a writer for the press IN
that city. Negrete himself was well
married, and took with him consid
cradle Of his wealth, and the wife Of
Romero despoiled her husband Of
tof,q thousand dollars worth Of money
and aw-lry. Whittier they lied is
entirely unknown, bat the matter
created no little scandal and sur
prise, as Migrate was not at all pre-
possessing ia appearance. Shortly |
ai.cr the discovery of the elopement,
Romero appeared in Congress with
on. any apparent embarrassment or
confusion, and delivered an eloquent
speech in defense Of the government
3u some subject then under con0id>
eratiau.-Nuv OyiraaS P,c0H0c.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03
M T. GRIST

August u If
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1876-11-03

N4rUKr Is no better than CON-
mon nortal-she only turns the
leaves re(a)d.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11
REAL ESTATE.

Z Woodford's Corner, on High Street, House
IA and Barn; garden planted tor small family
Inquire of T. G. PATTERSON,
Jy6dtf Portland.
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INSIDE LINE
NIT. Desert, Machias,
Ellsworth and Bangor.
STEAMER LEWISTON,
CAPT. DEERING.

i H. Twill leave Portland every
c/stn1lSssSss7ssyzzs Tuesday and Friday Even
- ings at 10 o'clock for Rock
land. Castine, Deer Isle Sedgwick South West and
Bar Harbors (NIt. DESERT, Millbrdge JonesDort and
MachaspOrt.
Returning, leaves Machiasport, every Monday
and Thursday morning, AT 1-S O'Clock.
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BATH.
Eath Eciel, q. WI. Flummer, Prophet.
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BANGOR.
Franklin E6ouse,-HarIow St., scLaugh.
lin 81 Davis, Proprietors.
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RAILROADS.
Portland G. Rochester IL. r..
On and after Monday, April, s, 1876,
Trains will run as follows:

Il VI UkuUU ~ ASOCuCStC1 H. kas
On and after Monday, April, 5, 1876,
x=--,z=z-=, Trains will run as follows:
- = Leave " Portland at $50 a. M,
$50 A. VI. Train stops at all stations between
Portland and Rochester, and runs through to
Worcester. Arrives at Rochester at 1000 a.
M, (where it connects with Eastern and Bos-
ton & Maine Railroads.) At Nashua at II Al
a. M, Lowell 1215 p. NJ, Boston rs p. M,
Aver junction =, 40 p. M, Fiichburs
1.25 p. M, and at Worcester at 2.10 p. M.
connecting with trains South and West
$50 Il. M. Steamboat Express arrives at
Rochester at 4.3O p, M, connects at Epping
for Manchester and Concord, at Nashua
for Lowell and Boston, at Aver .sunc.
iion for Fitchbnrg and Hoosnc Tan
mel Line at Worcester with Boston 81
Albany Railroad, and goes through New
London without change Of Cars,
there connecting with the magnificent
Steamers of the Norwich Line, arriving in
New York at Pier No, 40. North EsiFer
at 600 a. IN.
State Rooms can be secured in advance at
barnes Bros, No % Exchange Street and
4 90 q. M: Train runs to Rochester, stopping at
all stations.
$40 A.. III Train runs to Gorham.
RETURNING.
Trains leave Rochester at 7.2O, 11.25, As a. M ,
and $50 p.
7.2O A. Va. Stops at all Stations, arrives in Port
land at 10 90 a. m.
1928 A. M Steamboat Express from New Lon
don, leaving Norwich Line Steamers at 90
a. M, and Worcester at 500 a. M, stops at
Springyale, Alfred, Saco River, Gorham, Sacea-
Kappa and WestbroOk, arrives i'll Portland at
20 p. m, makes close connection with the
Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
4 AS A ri. Train is freight train with Passen-
ger Car attached, stops at all Stations, and
is due in Portland at $40 p. m.
$50 p. WI. Train is through from New York,
stops at all Stations when signaed, arrives
in Portland at 1880 p.
Local Train from Gorham at 600 a. M, arrives in
Portland at $40 a. M.
j. NJ. LUNT, Supt
dtt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11

AUGUSTA.
Augusta House, State ST, Harrison Bak
er, Proprietor.
Cony EsSuse. G.. A. * AZ Couy. PrOprie
tors.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11
House for Sale.

A LOT of land 1870 feet front by 100 feet deep
"A centrally located, and in good neighborhood
There gas, Sebago water aud sewer in the street.
Apply to CHARLES CUSTIS q CO., 493 Congress
Street. jy7dtf
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BON D
niTonhn9l o


% Insert the names of the principal and suIeies
in full in the body of the bond; also the date. The
signatures to the bond should be witnessed, and the
certificate the inside should be signed by a JUS
tce of the peace adding his official title if signed
by Notary Public, he should atfix his seal.
Know all men by these presents, that
Of, in the State of -, principal and -
- as sureties are held and firmly bound unto
the United States of America in the just and full
sum of - dollars, lawful money of the United
States be paid to the said United States of America
or its duly appointed authorized officer officers ito
the payment OF which, well and truly to be made
and administrators, jointly and seyeray, firmly by
these presents.
Sealed with our SEALS and dated this - day of
Whereas, by an act of Congress approved June %,
1874, entitled San Act making appropriations for the
service of the Post Office Department for the fiscal
year ending June thrtieth, eighteen hundred and
seventy-hve and for other purposes, it is provided
THAT every proposal for carrying the mail shall be
accompanied by the bond of the bidder with sureties
and in compliance with the provisions of said law,
this bond is made and executed subject to all the
TERMS conditions, and remedies thereon, in the said
act provided ard prescribed to accompany the afore
going and annexed proposal of the said -
Now the condition Of the said obligation is SUCH
shall, within such time after his bid accepted as
the Postmaster General has prescribed in said adver-
usement enter into contract with the United States
of America with good and sufficient sureties to be
service proposed in his said Did, and further shall
perform said service according to his contract; then
this obligation shall be void otherwise to be in full
force and obligation in law.
In witness whereof we have liereunto set our hands
and seals this - day Of -, 1877
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STEAMERS.
FOR TIE ISLANDS.

@zS~~ STEAMER MAGNET
s/h,tAidef> p will make two trips daily to
-s :. s.ssa Pealtes', Long and Little Cbea-
z--=-<=lazs--@Aea-4&s beague Islands until further
notice.
Leave Portland Pier at $50 a. m, and p. IN.
Return at l1i5 a. m, and 80 p. IN. Will touch at
Poncc's, Trefethen's and jerks Hotels. Special
rates to parties and pcnics. ju23dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11

es=s A New two story French Rooted House.
GaSSE No. 422 Cumberland St., containing four
ESNYf iif- teen rooms fitted up with furnace, gas,
9ezx<As Sebago water, and all the modern in.
proyements OF frst-class house. Inquire of JOR-
DAN BROS, No. II Danforth st. apr4dtf
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For Sale in Deering 7

FTyHE splendid residence of the late Thos w. o.
IL Brion, Esq, situated about two miles from City
Hall, consisting of three story dwelling house. sta
BILE and grapery. Buildings new and modern built
Sebago water in house and stable Together with
seven acres of land in high state of cultivation an
orchard containing over 200 choice Fruit Trees. The
buildings will be sold with part all of the land to
suit the purchaser. Inquire Of JOHN C. PROCTOR,
50 Exchange st. ju23d3w
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CAPE ELIZABETH.
Ocean KEouse-J. p. Chamberlain, Propr
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Dated -, 1877 :.

For forms of proposal, bond, and certificate, and
also for instructions to the conditions to be en-
braced in the contract &C. advertisement of this
date in pamphlet form inviting proposals for mail
post offices of the above routes, and to be had on APP
plication to the Second Assistant P. NJ, General.
Bids should be sent in sealed envelopes, super
scribed: "Mail Proposals, State Of Maine" and ad-
dressed TO the Second Assistant Postmaster General
MARSHALL JEWELL
juSdlaw6wT Postmaster General
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTMASTER,

j, the undersigned, postmaster at -, State OF
-, after the exercise of due diligence to inform
myself of the pecuniary ability and responsibility OF
the principal and his sureties in the aforegong bond
and of the unincumbered real estate owned by them,
respectively do hereby approve said bold and certify
that the said sureties suf1cient-suffcient in my
belief to insure the payment of double the entire
amount of the said bond; and do further certify
that the said bond was duly signed by
bidder, and ----5- and -, his sureies be
fore signing this certificate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11

TlHE subscriber offers for sale his modern built
Il house, containing ten rooms, painted and pa
pered stable attached, cistern and well water. This
house built for the owner and cannot fail to suit
any one wanting good home, and also desirable to
any having children to educate. Situated on Cleave-
land St., three minutes walk from Station, Bowdoin
College, Church and Stores Will be sold low it ap-
piled for soon. II. A. THOMPSON.
Brunswick July g. 1876. iv6eodowx
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BOARD.
HsOsarders Wanted !

POARDERS can be accommodated with large,
ID pleasant and sunny rooms at 3S7 Cumberland
Street, corner of Paris. iySdlw*
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11
For Sale-

d.. The three story brick dwelling house, No.
%;i; 175 Danforth Street, recently occupied By
..AsA. Watson Newhall. Possession given imme-
diately.
Also, the two story brick dwelling house on the
westerly corner Of spring and Park Street. Terms
easy. JOSEPH ILSLEY
anon 1i4c
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Land for Sale i'm Deering.
For Sale.

NHE subscriber offers for sale desirable lot of
Il land on Stevens Plans containing about 30 GOO
feet. For particulars inquire at No. 21S Fore st.
apr11tt RUFUS DJNHAM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11

my n n DE X .-Mad anne n. A
Il Maddox, the celebrated Clairyoyant, Fortune
Teller and Doctress can be consulted at No. Quin-
cy ST. Madame M. has had large experience in tell
ing fortunes, searching out lost, hidden stolen
treasures, &e and was never known TO be at fault,
DO not miss this opportunity of consulting the great
est fortune teller othe age. Persons entering ntOany
new business or profession, the conducting OF which
they do not understand, will find it to their advar
tage to pay her visit. She can torete the destiny
of friends in any part of the world and describe them
perfectly She also describes all manner of disease
that flesh is heir to, and gives medicine for the same
She has given universal satisfaction to all who have
consulted her in her constant travels lince she was
seven years old. Good testimonials given il desired
Terms, Gents 81 90; Ladies so cents. Office hours
rom 9 A. NJ. to 8 p. NJ. noqitt
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FOR SALE.
House, No. 10 Emery Street,

fStHIS House is very thoroughly built and in
IL perfect repair. 1t contains Is rooms, bath
room, hot and cold water, water Closets gas Sebago
furnace &C. The lot contains nearly 1000 square
feet, fine garden with pears, grapes, shrubs, &c.
The location is of the most desirable in the city,
one-thrd of the price may remain on mortgage
Inquire OF S. H. McALPINE,
ju16dtf 005 Middla Straat
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11
Commencing Monday July 3, 1876.
SUNDAY TRAIN

Leaves HSston at a. M, arrives at Port
land at ~ 50 p. m.
Leaves Portland at go D. M, arrives at
Boston 1872 p. IN.
Pnr20r Cars on trains leaving Portland at S.45
a. III. and l3O p. m. and Boston-S.45 a. and 600
D. N.
The Fast Express Train
leaving Portland at 13) p H. runs through to Boston
in Three II ours and Forty five Minutes, max
ing close connection with Fall River StonngtOn and
Norwich Sound Steamer Lines and all Rail
Lines to New York and Philadelphia.
Excursion Tickets TO Wolfboro aud Centre
HarbOr, New York and Philadelphia
for sale at Bottom & Maine r. R. Ticket Office.
N.B.-Raies rs low as by any other Line.
Tickets via all Lines to ali points for sale at
lowest rates.
Free carriages from Depot in Boston to any other
depot and return-choice of carriages.
Trains on Boston IL Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor,
Rockand, Mt Desert, Machias, Eastport, Calais,
st. John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand
Trunk trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine
Central and Portland q Ogdensburg trains at
Transfer Station.
All trains stop at Exer ten minutes for refresh
ments at first class DINING rooms.
JAS. L. FURBER, Gen. Supt.
S. II. STEVENS, Agent, Portland ap29dtt
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FOR THE ISLANDS.
PeakeS' Island Steamboat Co.

sE~~N STEAMER GAZELLE, Capt.
.s2zSsraxkE---s- A. S. Oliver, on and after Monday
July g. 1876 will leave until further notice end Of
Custom House Wharf, of foot Pearl Street, for Jones'
Landing, Peakes' Island, daily at 0 and 10. a. M,
and 81 p. m. Returning leave Peakes. Island
and back % cents; children half fare. Special ar
rangements for picnic parties can be made at the
Office on the wharf.
Steamer Gazee or Express will make an evening
trip to Jones Landing at us. Returning, leave
Jones' Landing at 0.
nF VIII make the regular trip SUNDAYS
except early and late trips.
STEAMER EXPRESS, Capt. b. C. Deane,
on and after Monday July 8, 1876, will leave until
St, at S45, 1885 M. ard As and p. IN. Return
ing leave Evergreen Landing at $780, IL. 80 a. m. BIB
$50 p. IN. Will make an early trip on and after
July 9Th, leaving Custom House Wharf at a. m.
for Evergreen and Jones' Landing. jy3dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-07-11

fT=s. Six irst-class Houses for sale at bargain,
@,,, all less than ten minutes walk from the Post
.@ss.sA Office, City.
Two houses and three lots of land in Providence,
r. l., for sale or exchange for Portland property.
Also rst-cass mortgage paying 10 per cent. win ex-
change for first-class yacht. Inquire of
E. PONCE,
anr1Sdtf Cor. Middla and EXCHANGE Sts
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DIRECT NEGOTIATION Of AIer,

~ wines and Liquors. Holland Gin i'm
bulk j. Dekuyper Green Seal Gin in case fron Rot
terdam Irish and Scotch WhiSkey in bulk and case
from Ramsey ~ Co, Liverpool. Hennessey Brandy
IN case, vintage 1866, 1870 and 1873, direct from
france. Very line old Port and Sherry Wines direct
from London. IIeidsieck Champaign. Bass Pael Ale
kens. Also same (Hibberts bottling) in casks and
eases OF OTIS and Pts. In the original packages i'm
bond or duty paid by JAMES MCGLINCHY I'm
porter, Gu commercial ST. apr7eod6m
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United States Mail.
MAINE.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Washington. May 90 1876. I
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract Of
Il flee of this Department until O'Clock p. m. of
July 49, 1876 Ito be decided by the 31st july for car
ryng the mails OF the United States from October l.
1876, to June 80, 1877, the following route in the
State of Maine and by the schedule of departures
and arrivals herein specified, viz:
2f7-From Freeport to South Durham, miles and
back, three times week.
Leave Freeport Monday Wednesday, and Fri
day at p. M;
Arrive at South Durham by 4.3O p. M.
Leave South Durham Monday Wednesday, and
Friday at 10 M;
Arrive at Freeport by 1.30 p. m.
Bond required with bid, $500.
2is-From Damarscotta Mills to North New Castle,
4 miles and back, six times week.
Leave Damariscotta Mills daily, except Sunday,
at $50 p. M, or arrival of western mail;
Arrive at North New Castle at $50 p. M;
Leave North New Castle daily, except Sunday,
at $50 p. M;
Arrive at Damariscotta Mills by 40 p. m.
Bond required with bid, 5000.
259-From Dexter, by South Sangervie, to Brock
ways Mills, 81 miles and back, three times a
week.
Leave Dexter Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day at II a. M.
Arrive at Brockway's Mills by p m.;
Leave Brockway's Mills Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday at S45 a. M;
Arrive at Dexter at 10.45 a. m.
Bond required with bid $780,
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FOR HARPSWELL,

f5sSc~zss On and after July 4tb, 1876,
~/asEtNd> = Steamer Henrietta, Capt. q.
. - :. s-z:szf5 LOWELL, will leave Harps-
.n1zzs7 well every day, Sunday except
ed, at a. m, touching at Great and Little
Chebeague and Long Island. Returning, will
leave cad of Commercial Wharf, at D. for the
Cousens' Island every Monday, Wednesday and Sat-
urday. Will make excursion trips to Harpswe
every pleasant day, Sundays excepted, leaving Com
mercial Whsrf at O'clock touching at Long Island
and Little Chebeague. For particulars inquire OF
STEPHEN KICKER, No. 131 Commercial Street, up
stairs. ju4dtf
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STATE OF ---,l
COUNTY OF -, SS'

I,---- clerk of the -, the same being
-, whose genuine signature appears to the fore
going affidavit, was, at the time of signing the same
justice of the peace and for the county and State
aforesaid, duly qualified, and that all his official acts
as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
as clerk and affixed the seal of said court on this
- day of -, 1877
L. ST. ClerE
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century Of sunrises hath bowed
Its fulgent forehead meath the ocean-foor
Since first upon the Vests astonished shore,
Like some huge Alp forth-struggling through the
cloud,
newborn nation stood, to freedom vowed.
Within that time how many an Empire boar
And young Republic, flushed with wealth and war,
Alike have changed the ermine for the shroud!
"sprung from earth's first blood" o tempest
nursed!
For thee what Fates? 1 know not. This know:
The Souls great freedom-g of gifts the first
Thou first on man in fitness did bestow:
Hunted elsewhere, Gods Church with thee found
rest
Thy futures Hope is she-that queeDly Guest
The Catholic World for july.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me, -

NoTE.-When the oath is taken before Justice of
the peace, any other officer not using SEAL ex-
cept judge of United States court the certificate
of the clerk of court of record must be added,
der his seal of Office that the person who admins
tered the oath is duly qualified as such officer
Bids must be accompanied By O certified check, or
draft, s0IUent national bank, payable to the
order OF the Postmaster General, equal to per
tun on the present annual pay the route ichen the
present pay erceedS $4,000; or IN of nec SerUice
not less than per centun of the amount of the bond
accompanying the bid. if said bond exceeds So, OOO
The proposal must be signed by the bidder or bid
ders and the date of signing affixed.
Direct TO the "Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, Post Office Department. Washington, D. c.
marked Proposals, State of Maine"