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Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
FORIY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
SENATE.
WAsHINGToN, December

WAsHINGToN, December I.
Sargent from the naval affails committee, re-
ported with sue eudments the House bill for the
lief of the Sufferers by the wreck of the Hurou.
The amendment provides for payment to the
heirs of those lost, sum equal to twelve mouths
pay to the heirs of Capt. Guthrie OF the life
ing service, sum equal to his compensation fol
one yeaT; aud to the hers Of those belonging te
| the wrecking steamer Baker, who were lost 10 at
tempting to save those on board the Huron, one
hundi ed dollars each
The amendment was az &c d to and the bill theI
passed.
After the morning hour Mitchell made a speech
iu favor of his resolution iOI eXleudIng the time
Tor building the Nolthera Pacific Railroad.
The annual statement of expenditures for work
at the Springfield Armory, war referred to the
military committee.
The resolution by Anthony to PRINT three thou
sand extra copies OF the Presidents message, was
passed
A resolution was adopted that the President
state the expenses OF the Sioux war, Casualties
therein, etc.
The Senate agreed to the House resolution to
adjourn for the holiday recess from Dec. 18th to
Jan. 10th.
Edmunds called up the resolution submitted by
him Nov. 10Th, rtq lts ing the ATTY General To
communicate to the Senate AS soon as possible, IA
list OF all criminal prosecutions commenced in the
courts of the U D. in the Distict of South Caro-
Ina since Jan. lst, 1876, for offences against the
lves property civil lgAts rights Of suffrage oil
any person " It'll the Dames of the aliegsd offend
ers, and "A statement OF the disposition of such
pros &c u ton and the dates thereof. Agieed to.
Matthews called up the concurrent resolution
submitted by hm yesterday, III regard to the pay
ment of the principal aud interest ot the govern
ment bonds III silver com, and after II had been
read he said that 1t hIs intention 10 submit
some remarks tais aileruue 10 regard 10 the res
olulon before the morning reference TO the COM
mttee of finance. AT the request OF several sena-
tors he would allow 1t to lie over until Monday,
and then call it up and have something 10 say III
regard thereto.
The Senate at 2.45 went into executive session,
and when the doors were Ie-opened, adjourned
TIL Monday.
A resolution was adopted that the records and
files of the House be placed ln a fe proof build
ing.
A concurrent resolution to a iourn from Satur
day, the 18th inst. to the l0th of January, was
adopted.
The House then went into committee of the
whole on private calendar.
At 3 o'clock the committee rose and reported a
number OF bills favorable to the House, and they
were passed.
The Senate amendment to the bill for the relief
of the sufferers OF the wreck of the Huron, was
concurred IN.
The House at 80 adjourned till Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
The Steamer CITY OF
Berlin.
FEARS THAT THE STEAMER Il
WRECKED.
Three Hundred and Twenty.rwo Per-
sons on Board.

NEW YORK, December 7. There was vague
suspicion that the steamship wrecked off Ushant
Is the City OF Berlin and the fact that IA package
found was addressed to the British Colonial De-
psrtment. adds to the belief as Assistant Secreta-
ry Plunkett OF the British Legation at Washing
ton, was passenger. She had ffty-two abin and
one hundred and twenty steersge passengers, be-
side crew OF $50.
Among the passengers in the cabin were Rev.
W. ii. Channing 5 l.. Crocker, jr., and James
Green of Boston; Rigby and Greenhill of the
British rifle team, and j. Van Schaick of New
York. pi ominent and we II known banker and
politician. Ben Fish and George Melville, Amer
ican circus riders, were aboard, bound to Eng and
on professional tour
The steamer was probably one of the best ap.
pointed on the ocean; was ship-rigged and could
make good speed under sail alone. Had eight
life boats, numerous life buoys, and was com
manded by the veteran Captain Kennedy, who
had made over five hundred voyages across the
Atlantic.
la shipping circles it is generally believed that
there is no occasion for any serious alarm in re-
gard to the City of Berlin. Reference is made to
the fact that the sister ship, City of Brussels was
out Il days this season, without being spoken, the
whole voyage to iceland occupyin ing 80 DAYS A
year ago this month the City OF Berlin made a
voyage of ~ days coming this way the delay oe
ing due to bad weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
The Late Failure at Ellsworth.

The Ellsworth American, in speaking OF the
failure of the weliknown business firm of j. ID
Hopkins < Co. and Hopkins, Mcdonald & Co.
says that several years ago they undertook the
task of manufacturing hemlock extract, building
| a mill and investing $4,000. The hard time.
shiunk the MAJ rketabe value of the extract, ano
also of course had depressing effect upon their
large Numbering operations. In additional tc
this, they have been cruelty afflicted with fires
Their steam m i'll has been burned twice, the last
time last yeai, being totally consumed with al
the stock on hand. A few years ago their im-
meuse stock OF accumulate lumber WAS consumed
by fire. causing loss OF thousands, at a most crit
zeal time.
They have struggled brayely against oil Their
misfortune, and have put all their private proper
ty into the business in the hope 10 save it. They
have not even spared their homes but have
mor, gagged them to nearly their full value. They
have for the past few years practiced the mos,
IigiG economy in their personal and family ex
penses. 10 spite of all their Efforts however the
day came when they could not meet their oblga-
tons, and we've brought to stop. Their liab,li-
ties amount in the aggregate to nearly 800, ,000
about half of which are unsecured. Their lndebt.
eJness is mostly TO banks, and capitalists, and but
tile loss will be incurred by lsboring men. The
value of their assets will depend so much on sun
dry IL gal questions that ii cannot now be deter
mined.
John ID. Hopkins James II. Hopkins, Chas. D.
Med ,nad Edward X. Hopkins and John b. Jor.
dan, are involved in the disaster.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
NEW YORK.
ScnudalOu, Crueliies,

NEW York December 7. Scandslous cruelte.
led to the ioiced resi- gnation OF Lees, supeInten
dent OF baltimore house OF refuge.
Failure.
The unseen red De BITS of the Lake Side print
ing COMPANY OF Chicago, which Jailed yesterday
aggregate 500, 600.
Circulars from Demarara state the manufacture
ers OF sngar nave ceased making colored sugars
Two R0gues.
Among the grand jurors who originally found
the lndicm MT against President Case for perjury
in the returns of the Security Life lns. Co., was
Gilman, insurance script forger, now in Sing Sing
prison.
stay of Proceedings.
Judge Dckerson has granted n stay of proceed
ings 10 the matter OF Case, late President OF Se-
curity Life Ins Co., convicted and sentenced for
swearing to false statement.
Fire.
The dwelling of VIM. Tainor of Springvsle
was buraed to the ground last night, and to-day
portions OF the remains of Iainor we're found in
the ruins. The fire is supposed TO be lncendlary,
and as Tanor was quite wealthy foul play is sus-
peced.
Suicide.
Wm. Learned. drummer for a Bottom house
committed suicide to-day by shooting himself.
The Huron.
The Huron naval court to-day heard the testi-
mopy of Asst Engineer Deming one of the Hu-
ron survivors. No other business was attended
to.
Dec sion.
The L. $. treasury decides that the old copper
cent Is not and never was legal tender.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
THE MURDERER JOY.
How he Received the News of Hi Com
mutation.

LAWRENCE, December 7. Joy was Informed
Of the action of the council, last evening" by the
sheriff. He received the news of his comnutation
with evident satisfaction and after the sheriff left
fell upon his knees and prayed ierventy. To the
question whether he was reconciled to spend the
rest of his days in confinement, he said "Dont
believe I'll be there long; something will happen
to prove my innocence" The prisoners mother
has been here the past few days obtaining sigma
lures for a petition for Communication.
She first learned the disposition of the case from
gentlem man whom she had asked to sign. She
and joys sisters visit him to-day. He is in the
best of spirit, though confinement has told upon
his health. He SAYS he is perfectly satisfied seeds
OF consumption are IN his system, As his sister
died of this disease. He will be removed to State
Prison in = few days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
MASSACHUSETTS.


DEAN.
BosToN, December 7. At Lowell, TO day Da-
riu, Whuelouse, coal dealer, was Killed ~ tall.
ing iuto coal BIN.
Generous Bcquests.
The will of the late Gsrdaer Chil.on Of Mans.
field, bequested Sl00. 900 to the Baptist Mission.
sry and Publication society; 5000 TO the society
for relief Of INDECENT Baptist ministers, and $4,000
TO the Mansfield Baptist chnrch.
Political.
The democrats nominated a board of aldermen
Tonight, making strict party nomln atons.
Fires.
Fire to night in l04 State street block, owned
BY a. +. Mills Of New Yolk, caused a damage To
the building of $1,000 Carter, Ruggles K Co.,
groceis, lose $1,000; Sawyer & Co., yeast, $1,000.
Fully Insured.
A house owned aud occupied by Benz. Perkins,
Wolfhoro' was burned TO day. Loss $1,000; il
sured sljU0. IL, eadiary.
CollisiOu.
A collision of the steam lighter A. T. Nichols,
laden " It'll hemp, With the steamship Bermuda,
this afternoon, resulted in the sinking OF the first
named vessel. The captain and crew with
difficulty rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS

Rnmors OF Beacon.feld's resignation cur
rent in London.
A batch OF Baltimore rioters were yesterday
sentenced TO jail or terms varying from three 10
six months.
The receipts of internal revenue yesterday were
$4l2 lG6.S0.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
THE BOKDEK Troubles.
HEAVY WORK EXPECTED AMONG
THE SIOUX.
Feais for the Safety of Iieuts. Bulls a
Young.

New YORK, December I. Army officers are re-
ported as attaching grave importance to he order
that the four foot companies of artillery ordered
to the Mexican frontier are not permitted to take
their wives or families. General Ord is said to
enough heavy work to do without being encum-
bered with women.
Il is also stated that General Miles is ordered to
remain in Washington, ill the arrival OF General
She dan, for consultation as to the needed move
men against the fresh Sioux outbreak.
Several officers believe Lientenants Bulls ami
Young, who nave been absent on q raid INTO Mex
co for three weeks, have been captured and sent
to the city of Mex ico, prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
m EXICO.
The SituatiOn.

TUCSON, Arizona, December I. Private letters
to VIII lch credence is attached. say that General
Eptacio Huerto, commanding General of Sonora,
under Dlsz, is ordered to Mexico, aud all federal
gsrrsons in Sonora concentrating 10 Gusg-
mas, the frontier towns being left unprotected
Discomfort is general in Sinsloa. Sonora and
Lower California, there having been revulsion Of
opinion in favor of Lerdo. Important news is ex-
pected soon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
Weather Indications for To-day.

For New England and the Middle States,
and lower lake region, falling. followed by rising
barometer, fresh aud orisk southerly Winds veer-
ing to westerly or north-westerly, and warmer,
clear or partly cloudy weather are probable, sue
ceeded by falling temperature in the two last dis
trcts. and with occasional light rain or snow fro
the lower lakes to Northern New England.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
THE ENGLISH MINISTRY.
RumOred Changes.

LONDON, December I. A correspondent of the
Edinburgh scotsman says it is confidently antic-
psted in wel-injormed quarters that Earl Bea-
consfield will retire before parliament assemblies !;
that Lord Derby will succeed to the premiership,
and that the Marquis of Salisbury of Inuia, will
succeed Derby secretary Of state for the foreign
department.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
INDIANA A.

INDIANAPOLIS, December I. Tue Daily News
to-day has all interview with ex-Gov. Hendricks,
10 reference TO the reports that MIR. Tilden took
tue oath Of office last year and would soon begin
= contest for the presidency. MIR. Hendricks says
of this IL know nothing whatever about these
statt mepts OF course | cannot know Mr.. Til
dc MS Action-what he has bsen doing and what he
intends to do. As far as | sm Concerned Mr..
Wheeler has been sworn into the office of Vice
President and will stay there for four years.
When he was sworn that ended it."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

FLDUR-Extra sprlng - 75a5 75
wlIEAT No. 2 -pring 0gs ,. cash; l09ass
l0sA4 December, rstsal09a Iat nary No. l0l Jsa;
a l1 4; rejected, 80
Jan ~.
OATS -15 .c sash: - ID C.; 25i.o Jan.
Kl h.-So. :, So &C.
BARLEY No. spring, a6J-c.
PORK Cash II 80 all 90. Jan, ~ 10 4,
Dec, IL 90.
LhRD- Cash 10 - cash. 7s5-a7s7,s, Dec.
Jan. s75sa
BULK MEArS-Shoulders, tka,kc; short rib
sides, s.. &C.; short clear rib, 5ta G.
WHIskEY-western,l Ia.
tREIGHTS-Corn to Buffalo. Skc.; whea. do,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
WASHINGTON.
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, December :. The President
sent the following nominations TO The Senate to-
day Minister to Brazil, Henry Hllliard Of Ga
Consuls: John Smith at Montreal, Alfred Lee ct
frankfort, Julius stabel at Osak, J. McI.an Al
Nassau. Stc'y L. S. legston in Spain Dwight
Reed of y. y. All the above are duplicates ot
those sent in A. the eytrs session hut were uncon
frmed.
The Border Ttoubles.
The House committee on Foreign Affairs to-
day took up Tor consideration the question of our
relations with Mexico, as affected or likely to be
affected by the military policy of having raiding
parties into Texas pursued across the border and
punished by American troops a Mexican soil.
Gen. Ord, who has been enlightening the com.
mittee on Military Affairs on the same subject for
the last three days, was engaged in q like effort
TO day before the Foreign III iii, committee and
the same gtound was practically gone over Ia
reply to questions by Cox, . stated that diplo.
macy had failed to correct the mischiefs com
planned of; that the military policy was gradua lly
succeeding; that he thought congressional en-
dol sement of that policy would have the desired
iesnlt, because II would convince the Mexicans
that the policy was not a mere temporary expedi-
ent, but to be persisted Ia until cattle steal u :
was entirely disseminated.
Chinese Qu stiOn.
A bill was introduced to-day by Representative
Shelley oil Ala, 10 regulate Chinese immig grafton
II proposes per capita tax of $3.50 upon every
subJtct oil Chlua, Immediately on entering the
US, either from China any other country after
Jan. l, '79, excepting Oil 'eis duly accredited
agents OF the Chinese government and their f4mi
lies or servants, coming to tie L. 5 in some Off
cal capacity. Every Chinese subject violating
this provision to be lunished by Imprisonment at
hard labor for not less taan five years The bill
was referred to the committee on Education and
Labor.
Railroad Matters.
The bill Introduced by Stephens of Ca amend
atory OF the Texas Pacific railroad act PROPOSES
to issue to tnat company bonds of the L ). to an
amount not exceeding s3S $50 000 pay able priu-
cipsl and interest in gold, to and 30 years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF of Coughs and
Colds. use the popular remedy, Madam Porter's
Cough Balsam, one of the best and cheapest med
cnes sold. Its virtues have been tested by thsus-
ands for many years in the treatment of all dis
eases Of the Throat and Lungs, and is confidently
offered ss q reiever of those diseases. Price 2j,
50 and rs cents bottle. nov6-t -t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

Mr.. Horne, at Rowses store, is the agent for
Hutchinson & Co.. the noted Florists, of Ports
mouth, N. II. When received here, the flowers
are as fresh and fragrant when Just picked.
A veteran fox hunter in Pennington, while ont
on the trail a few davs. succeeded in driving las
he supposedly a fine chicken thief to his burrow.
Judge of his feelings when excavating him he
proved to have transformed to a rabbit.
The Executor of the will of the late Mrs. Lydia
Pierce of Brunswick, has handed to the Treasurer
of Bowdon College 8 check for $1,000. being the
first bequest OF that lads to found a scholarship to
be known The Pierce Scholarship" in aid of
deserving students as may he designated by the
President, Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain and his
successors.
J. NJ. Larrabee, Esq, chairman Of the Superin-
tending School Committee of our sister city Of
Gardner, visited the grammar school in this city
yesterday. and heard the classes recte. lie
speaks in the highest terms Of both teachers and
scholars. II is indeed a model school and those
interested in grammar schools invited to come
and see the work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
THE EASTERN WAR.
The Russians to Attt mpt the
C}ptur5 IF Batoum.
BAD CONDITION OF AFf,IpS IN
BULGARIA..

MANCaEsrER, Dt ceinber Z. A Pera despatch
to the Guardian states the Russians are expected
shortly to make determined attempt to capture
Batoun. IL, iail is believed certain.
Affairs IN Bulgaria are going badly. Should
Pleyns fall, it Is believed the Porte will be anable
10 continue the war for any length OF time.
Berlin ministerial journal says the English
government propose to purchase the Turkish
fleet.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec mSer 7. The Grand
Nsler has rendered his resignation 10 lie Ditau,
who refused 10 acct pit il.
1t is reported Suleimsn Pasha has gained an
other victory between Pevns and Trnova
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
THE ECkED STEAMER EURO,
PEAN.
No Lives are Lost.

LONDON, December I. The steamer reported
wrecked of the island of Ushani, coast of Brltts
ny, France, is the European, OF the I MON Steam
ship Co., from the Cape of Good Hope for Ply
mouth and Southampton. Few if any lives were
lost. A despatch says the European ran on =
rock in the fog. The passengers took to boats
and the steamer sank in ten minutes siterward.
No lives were LIST.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08


The Rocklsnd Free Press says that Gen. Tillson
now has employed in the construction Of his
wharf, two vessels with steam hosting apparatus.
He will continue work through the winter, as the
weather permits. AS the water is much more
clear than in summer, it enables the men to place
the stone below the surface of the water with
greater precision. When completed the wharf
will be nine hundred feet in length, five hundred
feet OF which is already completed.
There will be special meeting of Seth Will
ing Dec. stb. at l-2 o'clock, for the purpose Of
making arrangements for the funeral of Arsainus
Littleield, late Of Co B, I'd Regt. Infantry Vol.
Though not a member OF the order, he made q
dying request that he might receive the customary
burial rites of that organization. The funeral
will take place from his late residence, corner Of
State and Winthrop streets, on Sunday next, at 2
o'clock p. NJ. Services at the Unitarian church
Mr. Marshall Withheld proprietor of the Au-
gusta House, yesterday afternoon received des-
patch from his brother. in Lowell, Mass convey
ing the sad INTEL gence that his father had met with
an accident by falling and was killed. No further
particulars aye known. The name of the deceased
was Darius Withheld, and he had resided in Low
ell more than thirty years, where he was engaged
in the coal business. He active, stirring
man. and it was probably while engaged about h 8
establishment that he met ith the fatal accident
His age was 6s years. Mr. Withheld left on the
Pullman train last evening, for Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
t'ENNSYI.V ANA.


PITrsBURe December I. The total loss by the
MiilerstOwn fire is estimated al $500 600 The
fire, which broke out shortly before midnight,
destroyed many places of business. A large num-
Der of dwellings, were destroyed and manv fsml-
hes were ndered home ess. Tue Post Office wa,
burned. The indiv dusl losses aud the amount OF
insurance cannot be learned. The fire is believed
10 have originated by the explosion of kerosene
lamp.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
tMarrifb.

IN Windsor. Dec. O. by Rev. A. Plumer. Mr..
Samuel II. lyon to Miss Emma J. Erskine, both
of " ind-or
In ID Dinariseotta, Dec. s. Mr.. X. X. Spear OF Rock
Ia d, to Miss Ellen Austin of Damar scotia.
In Subeboro, Dec. 3, Mr.. J. Alstou Perkins TO
Miss Lizzie Pillsburv both OF beboro; Nov.
rs, Mr.. B. r. Yates OF Damariscotta, to Miss Ella
q. Lewis of Yarmou tn, Mass.
At Sbeepscot Bridge. MIR. NJ. W. Follansbee OF
Newcastle, to Miss Ada Hatch of Damar scotia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO The
lai's Aeurrsrr 3uurrl


Sch. Starlight of Calais, Grant, from New York
for Poirt .Pire, while getting to on the Sd
grounded near Fort Wad,worih. She was hauled
OFT few hours ai',i-w h'ut dauage, and pIo-
ceeded.
Sch. Mary A. Chase from Bsrcos, for New
York, with cocoanuts and Logwood. was totally
lost near Hatteras. yesterday. Capt. Low and
crew
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
FINANCIAL &.O0MMEROIAL. &
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

Ssw York. December I. 1871.
Money loaned at Ga7 per cent. on call. Foreign
exchange W, ak; sos aisl- for sixty days
and Ash as4 - demand. ,iod opened at .O2a
and closed at lO2A. Borrowing rates -0aoaj per
cent. ana dat, ana carrying rate 2als. Clearings
sl7,76i 100. Custom receipts s270 100. Treasury
dlsbursej. s,l so interest, sl95.0)O Tor bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

AT THIS SEASON of the year Coughs, Colds
Hosrsencss, and other affections of the Throat
and Lungs prevail. Madame Zadoe Porter's
Curative Balsam is a valuable remedy. No fami-
iy should be without bottle in the house. 1t 10
only twenty-five cents. and will be found worth as
many dollars for the cure of the above complaints.
II i, for sale by all Druggists dec6-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
ILLINOIS,.
Court Matters.

CHICAGO, December T. Application was made
in court to day for the appointment Of a receiver
tor The German savings bank OF Greenbaum Bros.
A. they do not oppose the application receiver
will doubtless be placed N charge. No receiver
has yet been appointed for the German National
bank, and there is a probability that the officers
will be SLOWED to wind up its affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
N A RH LAND.
Committed.

BALTIMORE December Z. Geo. Hssford alias
Michael Kelly, was before L. ). Commissioners
Rogers this afternoon, charged with the murder
OF Capt. Thomas e. Wnitney Of the Americ
ship Mary Anna, on the high seas, and committed
for y hearing Dece ember IA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
OHIO.
Murder.

CLEVELAND, d, cember I. Last night q man
named Flnney, living near Mansfield, was brutaliy
murdered. His wife, daugh and son were also
badly Injured A negro named Webb is suspect
cd Of the murder also u farm hand living near by,
who has been arrested. The negio 1. still at
large. 1t is supposed thst FInney had coDsiders-
BILE money in the house, which the murdeiers
werv after.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

Thousands of living grave-robbed witDe -ses
proclaim the wonderful virtues of Adsmson' ;
botanic Balsam as speedy cure for coughs, cold,
asthma and consumption sample bottles free
Large bottles, 35 and Is c., dec5.t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08
NJ ISStblJKI.
Frauds.

New YORK, December /. In the testimony at
st. Louis. yesterday, in the trial sf l., ndon, for
frauds in constructing the custom house, it ap-
pears that instead of building the stone piers
solid, they were filed with shell and liquid ce-
mcnt. Over 100 piers were constructed in this
manner, aud 1t IS dangerous 10 attempt building
on them
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

Rev. Mr.. Tnden of the First Baptist church,
having been called TO Massachusetts by the death
Of q relative, his pulpit will be supplied to-mor
row by the Rev. ii. V. Emmons of Hslowel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

There seems to be want of harmony in Lew
iston. between the law and the gospel. For the
vsne on the court house and those on the churches
point in opposite directions, ss the journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1877-12-08

The Mayor of Belfast has ordered the city mar
shal not to allow pedders of any description TO
sell their wares upon the streets.