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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BY" WINE PRoDUCTS OF New JERSEY
This State Is becoming celebrated for grapo cul.
turo and wine. Some the richest port in the
world is prcdacod in New Jersey by MIR. Alfred
Spcer, who.e name II become celebrated as 8
producer OF strictly pure unadulteratcl wine.
The Port Grape Wine OF MIR. Spocr WAS award.
Cd the highest premium st the Centennial, is not
bottled or put in market until it is four years
o Il, and has become thoroughly line and mel.
low II mas proved itself q wonderful assistant
to physicians, who prescribe it from tho fact that
they have hitherto found it difficult to obtain a
pure Port Vino. This Wine is recommended
for dobi!itsted pcrsons and is given to consump.
tives to llSo with fresh raw eggs, and as medium
Tor taking cod liver oil. The difficulty Of get
Ting m imported or oven pure California Port
s well understood 10 be 80 groat AS to preclude
Doctors from allowing their patients to run the
risk of its use. Mr. Speer being aware Of
this fact has taken tho utmost caro- in tho
making of his vino from tho ripest and finest
grapos, so as TO supplant tho imported wines by
producing genuine article. Ills wines arc
for medicinal purposes. The Druggists through
out tho country sell 1t as bottled by Mr.. Spoer.
~ J. Triju,r.
ESa5" BEFORE REMOVAL ~ THE CORNER, |
will closo ouL my lino Stock Of Clothing and
Heuls Furnishings, comprising III part tassi'
'''o'o '"''7 ~ '''"' MI "'o' A'''S a.
50 co brsvv all l;nen nuc; (,nsts st ono dm-
lar, and ALI my fine Cloth, Cashmere and
Diagonal Worstod Suita propor!'nEately low.
.u
." NV LII" l. "'''"E ''a'' 30" VIII WI e"''S
T., ,,<,o,ra hsrco;,s
For MI who contemplate tfsTn'ihg' and ior
o,,,u ,.,o.o. houo noo and oou,,Ioto o.,
sortment Of franks and Satchels.
rr.r,,,u
jy7 50 King street.
va. Mon-an ~. -. 1,-.. .,oo,- -
~ nav '"'so "'''I I:,
oc"S' '"o '"''' VI '''y '"p'.I' -, 4"I',,
"l'''''' i'' "''''''' "''' ""'on WIN ~ '''' ~
,T,Dnpv 1-;o,
~ "Al1Dh yl.'IL,i /, - N'lls S.'
B=la" SEOIA REDWEIN. N.--FA1RFAA COURT
HOUSE. July :, lolL-JanseS Is. Rearer, l"o
MARKET 81, Ih'la"eEphta.--Dear DIT: nave
peen suhJect 10 severe Httscks Oh hoauScne "h'cn
last about threo days. On Friday nighl' III inc
oc&lnninG oi one OF lheso a'tacNS' 'ooH "i''c
gasslal OF your 'i'ooia kedweIn,' which III
short timo relieved mo, and kept mo froe from
IL the other TWO uays. "ouio "o't7o PeiSoNS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-21
II. BkENGI.ES

H. BKENGHE'S
ICE CREAM PARIOKS,
Ning street..
ilsv, boon rshttea aud arranged in tho mos!
approved style ot comfort nnl case; and he
promises during the present sseson 10 meet the
wants y! his par-'ns in tho ssno acceptable
:nannar az for years past.
rs leo Cream, Water Ices, Soda Water,
Cakes Pios, Fruit and Confectionery always ON
hand
FROZEN CUSTARD mads to order and de-
divorced to any part Of the city.
TONIC BEER. Of my own manufacture, a
superior article, drawn from fountain always
IN hand
grs-Ordors promptly attended, to and families
supplied. my 2-e'tt
ICE GOl.D SODA, VlCuY, KISSENGEN
q AND
BEDFORD WATERS,
FIVE CENTS PER GLASS.
Tea snd
Cslisays Syrups
AtJANNEY s. cos. Branch Store,
sp2, N. w. cor. King and Royal stroets
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ses- TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people rcmembcr this Use daily
THU kSTON'S IVORY PEAK l. TCtyIH
POWDER Il will preserve them through lie.
Sold w druggists 25c per bottle. feb 2S-ly
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sa-IlARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tice it, Rcnoyato your soiled Gloves with JOU,
VEINS l N o u y Il l. Z ESS KID dLOT ID
Sold BY druggists Is cents por bottlo
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GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,

GROCERIES AND LI9IUURS.
NOTICE
[ Offer for sale
500 BARRELS OF FISH
Comprising
Family Roo Potomac Herring in hb3 u do
Bay Island Labrador anu Boone Bay Split
Herring.
Newfoundland Round and split Herring.
Call early and buy cheap
SAM'l,. j. REED,
jy2 No IA 5. Fairfax st, Alexandria
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IL CO.

DEDUCING STOCK.
IL Wednesday, July H. 1877.
Our stock is largo end must BIO reduced
Grost inducements to Country Merchants.
We hsvc determined to cut our stock down
as much as possible as the season advances, and
great bargains may be expected in sll styles oil
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Country mer-
chants specially invited to call and tsko advan-
tsge of our down prices.
'''''' ID. f. BRAsHEAR, 1O9 King 81.
II 4. Hoomes jy II
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~" NOTICE.-Wc have a large stock OF
Gents Fine Shoes Of very superior quality,
suitable for summer wear, which will bo sold at
reduced prices in order to close them out.
iy7 WADDEY, II King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-21

EI-A CARD.-To all who are suffering from
tho crrors and indiscretioas Of youth, nervous
weakness, carly decay, loss OF manhood, SC,
will send recipe that will euro you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by missionary in South Amorlcs. Send
selfsddrossed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
INMAN, Station ID, Biblo House. Now York
city. feb G-eo&w6G
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Comprising
Family Roo Potomac Herring in ub3 Il 40.
Bay Island Labrador anu Boone Bay Split
Herring.
Newfoundland Round and Split Herring.
Call early and buy cheap.
SAM'L. j. REED,
jy2 No. IA S. Fairfax st Alexandria
!, W. AVERY,
Dealer in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY ukoUh-
klES. VINE LIQUORS. &c, Nc,
2s.6 King ST., cor. Al Tired,
sons ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
" ~" NEW GOODS,
NEW PKICESl
Tie subscriber respectfully announces thnt
no ''sS '""S" No. tDa ~ s:'ie KING STREET,
and is prepsrel to offer full and carefully So
''''''' FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
NJ urices which cannot fail to please. Goods
delivered promptly to sll parts of the city. and
satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. An
'''Slv'f..,'i nv G.lf "''~N i. j. DAVIDSON.
w A. JOHNSON,
4RUtMEY, LIQUOR, FEED AND COM
MISSION MERCHANT,
Northeast Corner Cameron and Royal stroots
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
re- All orders from the country Will rcco!Fa
prompt and careful sttention. ian 23-ii
G4EohcE HcbUkNES & SON.
OHOlCE FAMILY AND FANCY uRoCE'
KIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
vN0IISH and SUOTCH ALE and BROW II
STOUT.
Also EASTERN and POTOMAC liEkRl
and MACkEREL.
NOS, 1865 AND lao b NG STREET,
washington Hall Buildnx,)
Aloxandria, Fs.
Ordsra promptly flled. rrh att
|(3. w"' RAMSAY
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY uNoUEK,
TIA DEALER
S. +. cor. GIEp AND ST AShPH SIS,
noy2-tf Alexandria. VIZ.
|V GEYSER WATER
GE1SER w ATEk!
| Just received fresh supply at
WAKEFIELD " HALLS,
iy9 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
ITNUKNIr SEEDS.
NEW CROP EUTA BAGA
inst received from Lsndreth and for sa!o ut very
| low rates.
| jv9 +. s. LEADBEATEK IL BRO.
VrDRDS MAGICAL MIXTURE for wash
Ill ing clothes without rubbing or boiling,
/ wsrrsniod not TO injure the clothes. IRONING
msdo easy by using MOLlEN, tho bost laundry
| gloss in tie world. For sale by
nv If McLEAN s. UllLER lOl King st.
TTIGGlNS STANDARD SOAP is THE
Ill cheapest ever offered. Call and examine 1t.
| ;o28 FL. DAVIDSON, l4I King st.
| I ,OOKED CORN BEEF Wilson's ceie'
~ brateI brand. for ssle ht ,c.xr,s
jelG Ah'A >"
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Say Look! LOOK I'VE have had sent us
from largo retailer in Now York city quito
lot of LADIES BOOTS which arc little out
of style They will be sold ut about one fourth
Of their cost. Ask for job lot at
nv IS WADDEY'S, "a King ST.
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rHILDKEN'S LINEN and PiQUE SUITS
~ in choice styles NJ
FERGUSON & BROS,
NV % 81 King street.
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s1- To TIE LADIEs.--W have just receiV-
cd very largo and superior stock OF Low
QUARTER SHOES, in al Of tho la:c styles.
They aro handsome and dursblc. THESE
GOODS ARE FIRST CLASS, and thcy will
be sold for much loss thsn they can bo bought
claewhero.
my Is WADDE1, "A Alng ST.
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DEAUY FOR SUM MER.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
LEGAL.


EG A L. MARY RICH,
- Henry Katterheinrich, a minor, George
KatterheiIrich, minor, Bertha Katterhein-
rich, minor, Caroline Katterhenrich and
Henrietta I. Martin, a minor, will take notice
that petition was iiled against them on the
10th day OF March, A. D. 1877. In the Court OF
Common Pleas, within and for the County OF
Hamilton and State of Ohio, by Henrietta Kat
terheinrich and is now pending, wherein said
Henrietta Katterheinrlch demands partition
of the following real estate, to wit:
All that certain lot or parcel OF ground situ-
ated. lying and being in the City OF Cincinnati,
Hamilton County, Ohio, in the northwesterR
part Of Cincinnati, bounded and described az
follows: Commencing at a point on the eass
side OF Dudley street, l04 feet north Of ths
streets, and thence running north on the east
line OF Dudley street % feet and inches. moro
or less; thence east parallel with Hickory
street / 10 feet to II foot alley; thence south
eriy along the west side of said alley % feet
and inches, more or less, to a point l04 feet
north Of Hickory street; thence west parallel
with Hickory street ITO feet to Dudley street,
the place of beginning.
Also, the following described real estate, TO-
wit:
All that lot Of land in Cincinnati, Ohio, COM
mencing at point on the east side Of Dudley
street II feet north OF the northeast corner OF
Hickory and Dudley streets, thence running
n orth along the east line Of Dudley street IS
feet and extending back east at right angles
with Dudley street the same width In rear as
In front ITO feet to an alley Is feet and inches
In width, being In Square 81. Belts Subdi-'
vision of Squares in Cincinnati, Ohio: and thaa
at the next term Of said Court the said Henri
eta Katterhelnrich will apply for an order
that partition may be made OF said premises.
Dated this 18th day OF March, a. D, 1871.
HILDEBRANT q BRUEER, Attorneys for
HENRIETTA KATrERH ENRICH.
mh.0-6tTu
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
Woods Theater.
The ORIGINALS.

The lecture given at the Central Chris
tian Church last night by Mr.. A. y.
Van Lennep, a native of Turkey, and for
thirty years resident OF the East, was
one of the most pleasing, instructive
and entertaining we have ever listened
TO. The information he imparts is OF es-
pecial interest at time when every
thing in relation to the East is so eager
ly deYoured. Another lecture will be
given Thursday evening, and there will
be an effort to nave them repeated next
week.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
Young Mems Gymnasium.

The annual ME eting OF the Y. NJ. G. A.
was beld last evening at the Gymnasium
Rooms. The result Of the election is as
follows: Directors elected for three
years, Messrs. Bradstreet and John III.
Walker; for one year, Mr.. Ammi Bald
win.
On motion of Mr.. Jos. ]. Emery, the
name OF the institution was changed to
that OF the "CIncinnati Gymnasium"
The Secretary reported last years re-
ceipts, $s,947 %; expenses. 81 465 10;
cash balance in Treasury, 1882 II.
A vote OF thanks was rendered w. H.
Mackoy, Esq, and John L. Falls, the
re;iflng Directors.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
SWORN IN.
Police Judge-Elect Nose wilson
Takes the Oath.

Mosss Wilson, ESQ.,, the newly elected
Police Court Judge, appeared in Court
about 8 o'clock this morning, and, after
q short talk with Judge Lindemann, the
Court was adjourned.
The present Judge and the new one
proceeded to the private office on the
left OF the building, where Mr.. Wilson
presented his certificate of election from
City Clerk Richard Rohner.
Judge Lindemann then administered
the oath OF office to his successor. Mr..
Wilson also presented his bond in the
sum Of $1,000, signed by Alex. Starbuck
and Wesley NJ. Cameron.
The ceremonies took but few min
utes. and Judge Lindemann remarking
that he did not think II necessary to
have bond, as be had been serving two
years without one.
The Court Immediately after was
again .openef, and things went on as
usual.
Mr.. Joan G. Murphy, the Prosecute =
elect, will not be sworn In until the ex.
'piratIon OF Mr.. Callahsn's term.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10

DR.. Green's Fit Cure has been tested
by the worst cases to be found. 1t does
not fail. All druggists sell it.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
TABLE WARE.
FIRST-CLASS
t able W are!
VERY Low PRICES.


Never before, in the history OF the
world, has Fine Plated Table Ware been
sold at as low prices as at present, ana
never before have the styles been 30
handsome, or the forms so desirable for
service. Beautiful and durable Tea
Sets, Coffee Urns, Ice Pitchers, Cast0rss
Cake Baskets, Butter Dishes, Baking
Dishes. Knives, Forks, Spoons ana
Napkin Rings are now sold at such
prices as TO be within the resources OF
almost every housekeeper.
There is great economy in the substi-
tuition (whenever it is posslble) OF this
ware for Shina, as there is so little lla-
bility to breakage. This is Indicated by
the constantly Increasing sales to that
class among housekeepers known ae
"Good Managers" =
Persons In search OF articles desirable
as Bridal Gifts find an unlimited fe d
for the selection OF elegant and useful
things in the collections from all the
prominent manufacturers Of the United
States, ,.as now displayed In the Saiea-
rooms of DUHME s. CO., Fourth and
Walnut.
The sale OF the solid Steel Triple
plated Knives at $6 90 per dozen will be
continued to May 1. Since the reduc.
tion in the price of these Knives to SO 90
per dozen, nearly 800 dozens have been
sold by DUHME u co.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
without an EauaI.

The hygienic properties OF Murray & Ian
mans Florida Water are a marked and dis
tinctlVe feature of this delicious perfume. Its
wonderful power in relieving nervous head
ache, fainting turns, ordinary hysteria, and
sick room, mark it as peculiarly adapted to
the requirements or the boudoir, the dressing
room and bath,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
ADJUSTMENTS.


Kelly g. Leon's Minstrels opened to 8
full house last night, Notwithstanding
the bad weather. The entertainment
was one Of the best minstrel shows wit
messed here for long time. All oil the
old favorites Of the company were on
hand, ana there are several strong addr
tions. The performance was not1n the
old ruts, and the freshness Of II was
very agreeable. Leon's female charac'
ters are as immense as ever. Every
night and Wednesday and Saturday
matinee.
Woods Theater.
"Bright Little Lotta," always q IA
vorite, appeared last night in "Mu
settle" to a fine house. "Musette" Is one
OF the most pleasing pieces in whicr
the little lady appears. Her own part
affords full scope for her peculiar viyac.
ity and sprightliness, and there is much
to the play besides. In the hands o.
such an actor as Mr.. Butler the charac-
ter of "William A. Bokus" is almost as
important as that assumed by the star
Mr.. Graham, Mr.. Mackay and Mr.. Good
rich all made the most OF their respect
i've characters.
"Musstte" this and Wednesday even
ing and Wednesday matinee. Then two
nights and matinee OF Zip"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-10
EDUCATIONAL.
ORERLIN COLLEGE.

Collegiate and Prepare
4 tory Departments. Elective studies. Ad-
mits both sexes. No saloon temptations. Best
ef religious influences. Thorough ana cheap.
Tuition, incidentals and library fees only s27 q
year Over I, 200 students annually. For fuller
address J. II. FAIROHILD, Presi-
dent or j. b. 4. MARSH, Secretary, Obcrlln.
Ohio. au3 d&W,u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12
Magazine Notices.

The opening paper in the May-June number
of the North american ReUieD, and one of the
most noticeable, is that by Senator Morton on
The American Constitution, in which he ad-
vances the view that the electoral college is not
only useless, but dangerous, and that it has
never yet faithfully represented the people, but
has often msrepresented them. He strenu-
ously contends for its abolition and for the di-
rect election of President by the people. In
succeeding papers he proposes to elaborate
these views
The second paper of the number is an article,
partly biographical. partly CRITICAL by William
Cullen Bryant on that almost forgotten poet,
Abraham Cowley, who the proof reader begs
US to believe, died in 1867, and so must have
been 257 years old at the time of his exit The
article will be read with more interest on ac-
count of its author than on account of Its sub
ject
Karl Blinds paper on the Revelations oil Eu-
ropean Diplomacy Is commented upon at some
length in another column of the PRESS. The
curious and suggestive denunciation of cold
Constitution by the Japanese Traveller, ST.
onara," has been reviewed in one Of our pre-.
entertaining contributions to the number is
Laurence Oliphant's article on African Ex-
plorers, illustrated by maps. Mr.. Oliphant
Insists, and fully proves his statement, that all
the leading discoveries in the geography OF
Africa have been made by three men, Living
stone, Speke, and Cameron. Livingstone ex-
plored the Zambesi and discoyered the great
lakes Nyassa and Baugweolo, the latter in all
probability the source of the Congo. Speke
carried off the blue ribron of geographical dis
covery, and solved that problem of the ages,
the location of the source of the Nile. Cam
eron confirmed and emphasized the discoveries
of his predecessors.
Other articles Of interest are The relations Of
Debt and Money, intslligently set forth by
Elizur Wright; severely critical review OF
Harriet Martineau's Autobiography, by James
Freeman Clarke; Soul and Substance, a
thoughtful philosophical paper by Thomas
Hitchcock; and review of Recent Progress in
Physical Science. A noticeable article is that
on The Progress Of Painting in America by
the editor, who shows how our dependence
upon foreign schools has interfered with free
dom and originality of native artists. "We
want" he says, 'for the better promulgation of
recent art productions, to gather together re-
suits of our artists from the Pacific to the
Atlantic-a gallery where we may yearly wit
ness the progress of painting through the
Union, from New York to San Francisco, from
st. Paul to Galveston. By thus collecting the
results of the year under one roof, the public
taste for national art will be encouraged and
diverted from foreign imports of inferior value.
And only thus can we encourage native artists
to WELD vigorous pencils and keep pace with
the material progress of the country" The
book reviews are as usual excellent.
Published by ]. r. Osgood 81 Co. Boston
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12

So far as American sympathy is con-
cerned, it is easy to see that it is on the side
of Russia in the war in which she is now en-
gagged. She is denounced as barbarous
government, trampling rival nationalitie,
under foot and extending the sway of ab.o-
lutism. We know, nevertheless, that the
Emperor Alexander has emancipated the
peasantry of Russia from seldom, that
he has given liberty to millions of men
who. for centuries, have been the VIC
tins of the worst system OF slavery, and
that under his rule Russia, while extending
her limits to the confines OF British India,
has made great progress in the arts of peace.
The Turks are enemies of modern improve
ment. They broke down the Greek empire
and sought to destroy the civilization of Eu-
rope. For three centuries they made war on
it until they were driven back from the walls
of Vienna by Sobieski and his legions. Ever
since they have been danger to the peace of
Europe. Often they have caused interna-
iional wars, and as long as they remain in
Europe they will be source of discord and
trouble. As long as they had exclusive pos
session of the Black Sea coast they prohib-
tied access TO it by the vessels of other ma
tions. 1t was not till Russia obtained lodg-
ment on its shores that it was opened to the
commerce of the world.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12

A remarkable article recently appeared ia
the London World upon the disturbance and
decay of English trade a1d production. 1t
makes use of a speech on the subject delivered
recently in Parliament by Mr., Baxter, who
put forward and discussed this view of the
situation: "The manufacturing interests of
England are now carried on at serious loss,
and the foreign markets for our manufactured
goods have never been worse than they are
now." The distress in the cotton and iron
trade has become chronic, and the writer de-.
clares that it can be remedied by no transient
expedients, and the reliance of the English
producers upon the doctrines Of free trade is
shaken. Countries that, have built up their
industry under protection are successfully
competing with England, not only in the
foreign markets which she nad learned to
consider as exclusively hers, but at home in
her own market. American cottons have in
truded at Manchester. The sources ''of our
much-vaunted wealth seem fast Fastening to
decay" One result of this is that "the ranks
of the unemployed grow larger every day."
In this condition of things the thoughts of
producers are turned toward protection.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12
News and Other Items.

The New Hampshire news-gatherers are en-
tering into an active rivalry to discover the per-
son who has the largest hand in the state.
Thus far Mr. Bracket, of Greenland. N. H.,
who few days ago held up twenty-eight eggs
in his hand, carries off the (biggest) palm.
The slim figure and sharp face, the long thin
hair and the slightly STOPPING shoulders OF the
Confederate Admiral Semmes can be seen
every day on the streets and in the court rooms
of Mobile, as he pursues the practice of law, in
which he sends to the bottom many an oppon-
ents ship.
1t is said that through careless legislation in
repeating severe statute Tennessee has now
no law against horse stealing, robbery or lar
ceny from the person, house or bridge burn
ing, or house breaking to commit larceny or
robbery.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12

GEORGIA gave very small vote, only
about 10000, on the question of repudiating
some $S,000,000 of Bullock bonds, but they
were almost all one way-in favor of it,
which is bad for the credit of Georgia. In
South Carolina Governor Hampton spoke
very strongly of paying all honest liabilities,
but added that it would be the duty of the
state government TO ascertain what its.liabili-
ties are. No state can gain anything by re-
pudatlng debt incurred by its own agents
at the expense of innocent investors. Mime
sofa will hold an election next month to de.
eide whether the state shall settle with the
holders Of the two and quarter millions
railroad debt which was repudiated nearly
twenty years ago. II is not proposed to pay
the whole, but to scale it down more than
one-half. This is quite as dishonest as the
act of Georgia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-05-12
TERMS $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

MR.. Conway, in his last letter to the Gin.
cinnati Commercial, records the singular fact
that many persons in England dislike the
singing of the nightingale, the most celebrat-
ed in verse and the sweetest in song Of Brit
ish birds. A lady living in Stratford.on-
Avon has stated that she has often had SER
wants leave ''because the nightingales were
so noisy" There seems to be no popular su-
perstition in England in regard to these birds,
in spite OF their nocturnal and mysterious
habits, though nearly all the other birds OF
the country are associated with good or evil
omens, and mystery and augury are found
even in the goose.