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Case of the Bark Richmond, Capt. Weeks.

The owners of the whaling bark Richmond pre-
ferred a claim before the Court Of Commissioners Of
Alabama Claims, for compensation for the use of the
said vessel and damage and consequent loss of the
season in the Arctic in the year 1865, by taking to
San Francisco the officers and crews of some eight
vessels, burnt by the Confederate cruiser !Shenan-
d0ah. The petition was dismissed last month, the
Court taking occasion to speak very highly of the
conduct of Capt. ". P. Weeks on the occasion re-
ferred to, and expressed its regrets that there was
no authority under the Act of Congress to grant
compensation. Capt. Weeks is now first officer of
the ship NJ. .Notebohm, in this port. The New
York World thus comments on the case:
1--WE may go further than it was proper perhaps for
a judge to go, and say that the conduct of Capt.
Weeks ought to make his name q household word
wherever the English tongue is spoken, and men Of
English blood rejoice in the simple, pnpretentious,
old-fashioned virtues of them that go down to the
sea in ships The story of the Richmond is such q
story as Daniel Defoe should be alive again to tell.
And yet not even Daniel Defoe could better the
manly, homely English in which Capt. Weeks him
self tells it. We seem to see him, and to see into
the simple, straightforward workings of his honest
sailors heart, as we read his Statement to the Court.
How, when he came up in Behring Strait with q
swhaleship on fire, not knowing the cause of it,
he forbore to puzzle himself with vain conjectures,
but set to work saving such articles as he could that
might be valuable to the use of his own ship
since the wind was against him, and he felt that he
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fore was not defrauding his owners or his partners
While be was thus engaged there came = a ship with
al sail set ;hat hailed him a. it swept by and ad-
yised him 70 fee, since there was : pirate close 1T
hand How upon receiving this CHASTITY news. he
grayely debated in his own mind what his duty was,
came to the conclusion that he might = as well lose
his ship Sc take 10 oil, and, knowing ali that Wild
Pacific waste OF waters as land men know Broadway,
pluckily resolved that be would wait for foggy
spslI and get through the Straits in spite Of tue
pirate. How while be was waiting for this happy
spell Of fog and sleet. with teeth hard set and his
honest mind made up to do and dare. there hove in
sight still another sail coming towards him,
which. when the wind died away, lowered q boat
and sent it after him. How. when this boat came
along side, be was ~surprisel to see 50 many faces
Of shipmasters.' Wan faces they we're. doubtless,
and sad TO be looked upon By this brave shipmaster's
eyes. for they were the faces of masters whose ships
had been taken from under them and burned at sea;
ruined masters, shipless now, and crowded with
hundreds of men shipless like themselves. into the
narrow hold Of a single vessel, the General Pike.
All this good Capt. Weeks in his simple way sets
forth; and then came the strain on his heart. For
these unhappy shipmasters begged him to relieve
and take them of, being afraid of sickness on &C
count Of the crowded state Of their ship 1t was 4
sore trial. To comply was to abandon his voyage.
He had dared continue his voyage when nothing
threatened him but the pirate and capture and
conaagration in those Arctic seas Now God and
humanity threatened him and he found them sterner
foes. He did not yield without q struggle. He
went on board to see for himself, and found these
poor shipmasters had not misrepresented the mat
ter 1t was as bad as could be. There was no
help for it. The stout heart that had not blenched
before the pirate gave away. Capt. Weeks con-
suited with his officers aud came to the conclusion
that they fought to relieve those poor fellows.
4 dared not do otherwise are his simple, touch
ing words. He did not do otherwise. He took the
ruined shipmasters out Of their floating hospital.
He carried them to Honolulu, thereby losing his
season. And now, while all the men he saved may
come into court and get their compensation for the
. season of which the pirate deprived them,
brave, generous, manly Capt. Weeks has no case.
1t was not the pirate that cost him his season.
1t was heaven and his own sound heart. Surely it
is a hard case. The law is the perfection of human
reason, of course. But we wonder whether good
Judge Jewell, in his Utmost heart, when he gave his
decision, did not wish the law might sometimes be q
tri6e less reasonable than it is?'
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Il. HkCkFELD Il CO.,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED PER
GERMAN BARK CEDER,
SHORTLY DUE FROM BREMEN.
A WELL SELECTED CARGO
ENGLISH, GERMAN &EREN(H GOODS
Consisting In Part of the Following;
A Full Assortment, Of Prints, all styles new
and desirable patterns,
White Cotton. Horrock's White Long Cloth,
A. II. and B.
Brown and Blue Cotton DriI, Brown Cotton,
Blue Cotton, Heavy Denims, Hickory Stripes.
Bed Ticking, Turkey Red Cotton,
Blue Flannels, White Linen, assorted widths
and qualities,
Waterproof Cloth. White Moleskin,
Fine French Merinos, Reps, Buckskins,
Fine Cassimeres, Black and Blue Broadeloths,
Mosquito Netting,
Linen and Cotton Sewing Thread,
Alh-mbra Bedquilts,
A Splendid Assortment of Clothing
Fancy Flannel Shirts,
Denim Jumpers and Overalls,
Fine Merlno Undershirts,
Merino Socks,
Cotton Socks and Stockings,
Silk. Linen and Cotton handkerchief,
Heavy Blankets.
Fine Silk Umbrellas,
Linen Shooting,
Assorted Burlaps and Woolpack Sail Irvine,
Imperial Navy Hemp Canvas, No. 90 to C,
Hair and Cloth Brushes, from J. Gosnell d Co.
Fancy Soaps and Hair Oil,
Shawls. Ponchos, Plaids, NeedlewOrk,
Imitation Jewelry,
Lockrts, Rings, Chains, Ornaments.
p. 4 p. Knives, Scissors.
Corkscrews, Timed Spurs, Axes,
French Calfskins,
Wrapping and Printing Paper,
A VERY FULL ASSORTMENT OF
GERMAN. ENGLISH & FRENCH
Stearin Candles, Ultramarine Blue.
EPSON Salts, Castor Oil.
Fence Wire, No. 4, 8 and 6,
Galvanized Iron Pipe, ] and I inch.
Hoop Iron, I, /, l and IT inch, Riyets,
Paints and Oils, White Zinc. White Lead, &c,
Caustic Soda and Palm Oil,
Hide Poison, Market Baskets.
Brooms, Casks and Barrels,
Casks Blacksmiths' Coal,
800 Tons Best Steam Coal,
Also a few Music Boxes & Regulator Clocks,
A Fine Assortment of Havana Cigars,
English and German Ale,
Bavarian Beer, in OTIS. and pts.
Champagne, Ruinart pere and fills, DTS. & pts.
Champagne, Heidsieck & Co, qts. and pts.
Champagne. ThOreau, qts. and pts.
Sparkling Hook,
Rhine Wines, Claret,
Gin, in green boxes,
Samples now Open at our Office, and Sales made
to Arrive,
TO Orders from Other Islands Filled. 81
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Boston, Dec. 22-Shortly before Z ?. NJ a terri
bic explosion occurred in South Boston. by which a
large number of persons were injured and several
killed. 1t is impossible as yet to learn the cause of
the explosion or extent of the damage. A large gas
main running under Federal street bridge to South
Boston, and along the waters edge under the pave
ment on Federal street, exploded with u loud report,
tearing up the pavement for $50 feet or more. The
street was thrOnged with people at the time, and
many were buried under the debris. Crosby's grain
warehouse was badly shattered, and will have to be
taken down. The foreman was instantly killed. 1t
is supposed that several persons were blown into the
water. Several dead bodies have already been taken
out. Killed and wounded thus far: Killed, 2; fatally
injured, A; seriously hurt, 9; slightly injured, 80; Z
persons missing and supposed to be blown into the
cold weather caused the pipe to burst, and the
ground becoming impregnated with gas, ignition
from some cause communicated with the gas.
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Boston, Dec. 23.-Thousands Of people visited the
scene of the disaster at Federal street bridge. The
search for the bodies was resumed by the police, and
two more were recovered-those of Geo. Elwell and
John Kells. Elwell was in the employ of Johnson &
Co., and Kells, Of the Adams Express Co. The
wounded are doing well and will likely recover.
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GROCERIES, HUBBUCK's PAINT OIL,
White Zinc, White Lead,
Venetian Red, Yellow Ochre,
Caustic Soda, C. c. Tin Plate, Sheet Lead,
Sauce Pans, Tea Kettles, Sheet Zinc,
Galvanized Tubs. Fence Wires,
Refined Iron, White Bros, Portland Cement,
Gunny Bags, Burlaps Bags,
Printing Paper, Petroleum Barrels,
New Oil Shocks,
Vienna Furniture,
Boutelleau & Cos, Brandy, in glass, one to
four diamond,
Boutelleau 4 Cos, Brandy in Casks,
Gin in Cases,
Norwegian Ale,
Cordage,
Window Glass, &c, &e., &c.
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Opinions of the Press.

From the many complimentary notices
tAat the press of the state have accorded
US, We select a few from those that we have
been favored with:
tFrOm the Beiloios Falls Timesl
The Rutland Globe Is an enterprising newspa-
per, thoroughly alive TO the times, lively edi-
torials, and whacking all bad things generally
~ Is goou vermont paper, and as we are TO
have presidential as well as a state election
this year, 1t Will be good time to have 1t.
tFron, The Woodstock Age.l
Tho Globe is a iirst-cass New England daily,
OF FePubl esH faith affd Httttfrd and the state
may well be proud OF 1t. II has more matter
England daily.
From the Windsor Journal.l
II any OF our readers want good Vermont
daily paper they viii lind 1t in the Rutland
Daily Globe.
[Frotn the 81. Johnsburn Caledonianl
me GLOBE Is large, handsome and newsy
paper
From the Vermont Fdrner.l
The GLOBE has achieved an envfable reputa-
tion IN the state as an outspoken, Independent
republican Journal and one which shows more
enterprise In It's news department than any
other Vermont daily.
From the Woodstock Standard
The Rutland Daily Globe Is one OF the most
enterprlsing dailles outside of the cities.
[From Tie Cambridge (N. " PostI
The Rutland Globe Is one OF the best ex-
changes received at this office. 1t is q well
edited and newsy sheet, creditable 20 Rutland
and its editors
From the Bennington GG-etteI
The Globe taken all In all, Is one OF the best
dailies which comes 10 our sanctlm. AS daily
Journal IL has no equal In Vermont.
tFrom The Argus and Pdtriotl
The Rutland Globe gives more reading matter
than any other daily In the state
[Foom the Ludlop Gayettel
Now Is the time TO subscribe for the Rutland
Globe, the best paper the west side OF the noun
tain. and one or the best In the state.
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The American People

No people in the world suffer so much
with Dyspepsia as americans. Although
years Of experience in medicine had failed
to accomplish a certain and sure remedy
for this disease and its effects, such as
Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water brash,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of
the Heart, Liver Complaints, coming up OF
the food, low spirits, general debility, etc.,
yet since the introduction of Green's AU-
GUST FLOWER we believe there is no case of
Dyspepsia that cannot be Immediately re-
lieved. 10000 dozen sold last year without
one case of failure reported. Go to your
druggist, Albert w. Higgins; also Rice &
Co., Castleton, and L. Kellogg. Fairhaven,
and get sample bottle for 10 cents and
try it. Two doses will relieve you, Reg
ular size 70 cents. dSw
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CASTORIA,

Is pleasant and perfect substitute, in all
cases, for Castor OIL. Castoria is the result of
an old Physicians effort to produce, for his own
practice, an effective cathartic, pleasant TO the
taste and free from gripping.
Dr. Samuel Pitcher, OF IIyannis, Mass, sue
ceeded In combining, without the use of alco-
hol purgative agent as pleasant to take as
honey, and which possesses all the desirable
properties OF Castor OIL.
1t is adapted to all ages, but Is especially re-
commended to mothers as reliable remedy
for all disorders of the stomach and bowels of
children. 1t is certain, agreeable, absolutely
harmless. and cheap. 1t should be used for
wind collie, sour stomach. worms, costiveness,
Group, ETC., then children can have sleep and
mothers may rest.
j. b. Rose & Co., Of 40 Dey Street, New York,
are the sole preparers OF Castoria, after Dr.
Pitchers recipe.
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righted, ana persons infringing on the same
VIII be dealt with according to law.
dtf A. w. HIGGINS.
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PRICE 81 PER BOTTLE.-Sold by all Drug.
gists Sold In Rutland by Francis Fem.
octS-tly
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DROsTRATION, RESULTING FROM THE
4 eff cts OF the intense heat Of the summer
months is the predisp0sing cause Of so many
of the diseases peculisr TO hot weather. II e
stomach partaking OF the loss OF vitality per-
vading the Whole system, rs unatle 10 com
plete digestion the food passing undissolved
through the bowels, irritates the lining mem
Drine, and diarrhpa, dysentery, choiera NOR
bus, and when prevailing, Asiatlc Cholera may
be excited. Attention to diet, moderate eXer-
else, bathing, and regular habits must be OBJ
served. Femaihtaif the vital forces and pre-
vent laesltude and exhaustion. Dr. Wheeer's
Compound EliXir Of PhOsphates and Calisaya
IL unquestonably reliable, az IL invigorates
the digestive organs, and supplies material for
generating nerve force. jyled&w2W
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On and after Monday, March 27th, trains VIII
run as follows Sundays excepted;
GOING SOUTH FROM RUTLAND VIA
SARATOGA.
1000 a. n.. EXPRESS, arrives at Schenectady
l.so p ~, Troy ATOP. m, Albany
3.45 p. IN. Mall, for all stations south. con-
-neels-a at Fey-t44 ++-=At +sai-5f-~ft4i-
sleeping car train for New York.
SOUTH, VIA RUTLAND 4 WASHINGTON
DIVISION.
500 q. III. EXPRESS. arrives at Troy $50
Albany 1890 a. M, New York S'da
2.aOp. m. MAIL stops at all stations on r.
&W. Division arrives at Troy dl0
p. m, Albany $40 p. IN.
FOR PORT HENRY, PLATTsBuRGH, RoUsEs
POINT AND MONTREAL, VIA. WHITE
1870 "a III. MAIL, stops at all stations on the
Champlain Division, except Fort
IT,, arrive AT Plattsburgh 3t0 p.
m, Rouses Point 4.3G p m, and
Montreal 100 p. m.
3.45 u. m. For Port Henry and Intermediate
stations. Arrives at Port Henry
In addition TO the above the following trains
LEAVE WHITEHALL
90 a. m. EXPRESS, arrives at Schenectady
925 a. m. Troy 1000 a, M, Albany
10 20 y. I'M. new YORK EXPRESS, sleeping
car train.) Arrives at Troy u 80 a.
M, Albany l 90 Il. m, and New
York 100 a. m.
FROM ALBANY, VIA sUsQUEHANNA
DIVISION.
For the west and southwest
3 8
Al I'm ;S6 I'm s,dsS.
Nos. ! and have Drawing Room Cars attach
ed for Binghamton. No. accommodation TO
Oneonto,
Through tickets may be procured at the
Company's Ticket ONCE, Union Depot, Rutland
and at all principal stations. ,,
Gen. Manager
s.R. MAYO GEM Ticket Agent ar
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KatIf0aGs.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

SUMMER ARRAEGEM ENT.
on and aiter Monday, Juiy Ath, ls76, strains
VIII run as follows, (Sundnys cScepJcC)
GOING SOUTH And EAaT
Leave Rutland for Bellows Fails ut 4.iO ara
1l;4o a. N. and 1890 p. m. For Bennington, $3.50
ana ll:O5 a. M, 2:lO and 1000 D. m
MAlL-Lcaves hutland at $3.50 Tor Manchester
Bennington ana New \ ork, Via troy or Leba-
non Springs and Chatham.
PASSENGER TRAIN--Lcavcs Rutland at 41O
a. m. for Bellows Fails, Boston, New London
Springfield and New York.
MAlL.--Leave 81. Adams ct 100 q. m, Bur
lngton at SGD a. M, Tlconderoga at J:5O ana
800 a. N. arriving at Rutland at fiaOa. m.
Leave Rutland 1870 a. IN, FOR Boston, Spring
Held New London and New York.
EXPRESS-Leaye RUTLAND II % a. m. for New
YORK Via North Bennington and Troy.
PASSENGER TRAlN-Lcaye Burlington 300
p m, connecting with trains from Montreal
81. Adams, and White Mountains, arriving Ia
Rutland at $3.50 NJ.
MIXED TKAiN-Lcavc Rutland 2.l0 u. for
BENNINGTON and Intermediate stations.
MIXED TRAlN.-Leayes kuJianu at 1880 r. H.,
for Bellows Falls and Bratteboro.
NIGHT EXPRESS--L eayesOgdens at 1910
am Montreal 80 pm, st. Adams Go5 Pm Bur
lington 1880 p. M, Rutland 1890 p. IN. for rev
YORK via North Bennlngton and Troy.
Leaves Rutland at l:2o ana GOO an, and 2t5
and 1888 pm.
ExPREss-M AII-Leaves New London at 500
a. m Springfield $500 a. ln Boston 1880 a. H.,
Bellows Falls II 80 am, Troy $40 a. NJ, North
Bennington $40 a. H., Rutland 2:o5 p. m, for
Ticonderoga, Burlington, ST. Adams, Montreal
EXPRESS-Leaves New York at SEQ a. H.,
North Bennington PA p. M, Manchester 3:2s
pm, RUTLAND 1893 M, for Tlconderoga, Bur
ungton and st. AlAans
NIGHT EXPRESS-Leaves New York at 400
p. H., via Troy and North Bennington Rut-
land lao for Burlington, St. Adams, Montreal
Ogdensburg and the west.
MIXED TRAIN-Ieaves Rutland al 500 an.
for Burlington, com Getting with trains tor 81. .
Adams, Richford and New port, Vt, also for
White Mountains via Mo tpelier.
mlAED TRAlN.--Leaves Bellows Fells az $40
o. M, arriving In Rutland at 81 q. m. and Ac-
commodation Train at $50 p. M, arriving In
Ru land at 9l5p. m.
MIXED TRAIN-Leaves Bennington at q:2O p.
m, Manchester t:i5 p. m, WallngfOrd 1864, p.
m arriving in Rutland $40 p. IN.
Trains leave Burlington gong east for Mont
peler, &C., at 1870 a. m 1910 p. m. and G:t0 o. NJ
Trains leave Bellows Falls going north, foI
| White River Junction, &C. at q:20 a. 10, anC
| l1:50 M, and $50 and 1929 .. M
B Sleeping cars are attached to night trGiuh
| between st. Adams and New York.
| Drawing room cars on day express trains be-
| tween ST. Adams and New YORK.
| j. ". HOBART GEM supt
| St. Adams, Vt, July %, 1876.
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DEL. & HUDSON CANAL co.

W. II. STENNETT,
Gen. Pass, Ag't., Chicago. jl4-s2
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CATARRH.
ING CURED,
with DrOppings In Throat Ai~os,
to Choking, Headache, PaInsi,
Shoulders, Back and Kidneys
and Entire Breaking Down
of the system by
Constitutional Catarrh Remedy.
MEssRs. LIITgLFIELD g. Co.:
reside at Manchester, N H., and previously
resided at Hennlker and am native OF Weare,
this state. | have had Catarrh twenty-five
years, ever since was nineteen years old had
1t all the time. 1t run all that period, ana
nights it would I'LL up and drop down IN my
would spring up In bed to save myself from
strangulation. 1t affected my head so that
felt confused, and was troubled with severe
| headaches at intervals, for week at a time. l
| also had pains In shoulders, back and kidneys,
| from which l suffered immensely. SO bad were
| they, that a year ago last summer Twas obliged
to lie in bed most OF the time for three months.
have tried all kinds OF snuff and Catarrh
remedies with no particular benefit, and con-
suited physicians. began TO take the CoNsTI.
TuTIoNAL CATARRH REMEDY last August. 1
| began TO grow better before finishing the first
bottle. am now on the third bottle. MY Ca
| tarrh is cured my health is restored. ! have
no pains, aches or cough. My whole system Is
made over new. / think 1t is this medicine that
| has rescued me from intense suffering and
almost the grave. l am now able 10 do the
hardest work and bear the greatest exposure,
| and feel that cannot say too much In favor OF
| the CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRH REMEDY.
MRS. X. j. FLANDERS.
Manchester, N. H., Feb 1871.
PRICE 81 PER BOTTLE.-Sold by all Drug.
gists. Sold In Rutland by Francis Fem.
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Men are earning $40 to si2o per week 1! selling
OUR COUNTRY

Complete In the thrilling history Of 100 event.
full years also Of the great "EXHlBITlON,"-
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lures, natural wonders, curiosities, etc, all
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1000 more agents wanted quickly for this and
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10000 already solo, also new Bible, 1000 Illus
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miscellaneous.

A GENTS-25 elegant 9x11 Chromos 81;
IA 100 for 49, National Chrome Company,
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n AGENTS WANTED FOR THE GREAT
centennial HISTORY


IL sells faster than any other book. one
Agent sold 81 copies in one day. Send Tor our
extra terms TO agents. NATIONAL PUBLISH
ING Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 4w
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OUR NEW DRESS.

THE STAR, IL will be seen. appears to-day
In an entirely new dress. The great wear and
tear Of material consequent upon the high
rate of speed at which our large Hoe press Is
driven. In order TO meet the wide and con-
stantly increasing circulation of the paper,
renders these renewals of frequent occur
renee. The great problem 10 be solved In the
publication OF such paper as THE STAR
that il one that undertakes to give a COM
piete reflex of the worlds doings each
day. aud at the lowest price possible,-is to so
adjust conflicting forces that its daily history
shall be not only full and complete. but at the
same time be printed as clearly and distinctly
n possible. In order to constantly secure
this end frequent renewals and consequently
large OUTLAWS of money are required; but these
demands We eheerfully meet, as IT is the deter
mination of the proprietors that the paper
shall he at all times and in all ways worthy
OF its liberal and growing patronage.
Our present new dress, which will appear
yet handsomer after few days use, is from
the firm of Lewis Pelouze 4 Co, successors
TO Lewis PelOuze, deceased, proprietor of the
old-established Philadelphia type foundry,
which has supplied new dresse, to THE STAR
ever since il was started.
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Comparatively the Centennial Exhibition
was great success During the 15s days il
was open the official returns show that the
number OF paying visitors was $, Ooi, "a, from
whom was realized the sum of -. si372i49
This Is a sum ~, 6s2 III i'm excess of the re-
ceipts at the London exhibition OF 1851, ami
$i,.lo,0A IN excess OF those at the Paris ex-
position OF is65, the most successful in pecun-
larry results OF any OF the great exhibitions
held prior TO our own. The sum realized by
the London exhibition OF ISL was 81 ,I2i .6lO.
and at Paris, in 1856, -, 1857. The sum
realized at the Vienna exhibition OF 1873
was much smaller than that received in
Philadelphia 1t is pity that Congress did
not provide that the government exhibit
after the exhibition, should have been pre-
served as the nucleus OF permanent ma
tional museum 10 be located at the capital
Great Britain has a grand national museum,
toward the growth of which the government
yearly appropriates large sum OF money
The government exhibit n; Philadelphia
ana the Smithsonian collection would have
made respectable beginning for "A national
museum here. As the matter stands. how
ever, the government exhibit il to be sold To
the highest bidder