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remain, yours truly,
jan15d&w1w JOHN B, DARLING,

In the last five years. thousands Of persons
have borne witness to the truly wonderful med
icinal power of DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY
REMEDY, NEPHRETICUM, in the relief of
kidney, bladder and glandular diseases, loss of
appetite, affections at the liver, Sc. 1t is pre-
scribed daily by the medical faculty, a tru
proof of its merit
10-25-40 June 2Oeodaw1W
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DIRECTORS MEETINa.-At recent meeting
of the directors of the Portland, Bangor q
Machas Steamboat Company W. +. Milliken
was elected Presdtn, and George L. Day
Clerk for the ensuing year. AT meeting held
yesterday Geo. Walker was elected Treasurer.
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Personal,

FefBOnaI. =
Mrs. Abba Goold Woolson lectured at Salem
on Wednesday last and is advertised for this
week in the courses at West Newbury, Water
town and Chelmsford, Mass
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Pure Milk for Family Use.

4 WOULD respectfully inform my former patrons
l. and citizens in general who contemplate change
in their supply of milk, that am prepared to fur
nsh superior quality of pure milk at reasonable
rates; ali orders felt at s. WINSL0W & CO.'S, IS
Market Square, will receive prompt attention by me,
where the flattering testimonials of some now
taking will be shown to those who wish to iDvesti-
gate. 1 shall employ no boys but deliver the milk in
person. CYRUS LOWELL, Agent.
dec25 d1wsu
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ANNUAL MEETING.

TINE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il International Steamship Co will be holden at
the Office the Company. No 20 Exchange Street,
on WEDNESDAY. the oath day OF January, inst,
at o'clock m for the choice of Officers for the
ensuing year, and the transaction Of any other
business that may legally come bef,re them
H. j. LIBBY. Sec'y.
January Is, 1877. jan15dtd
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CLAIRVOYANT.

MADAME N. q, MADDOX,th celebrated
VNl Clairvoyant. Fortune Teller and Doctress. can
now located at Market Square, of the Dollar
Store, opposite ohe Horse Car Depot, where she can
be consulted by all who wish to make her call
Madame n. has had large experience In tell
ing fortunes, searching out lost, hidden stolen
treasures, &C., and never known to be fault.
Do miss this opportunity Of consulting the great
est fortune teller ofthe age. Per entering intoany
new business profession, .he con uctine Of which
they do not understand, will find II to thef advan-
tage to pay her visit She can forete 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 since she
seven wears old.
Good testimonials given II desired.
Terms, Gents SI.00; Ladies 5Oicents. Office hours
rom "a. NJ. to P. Nj. no9du
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DR.. George +. French substantially corroborated
the testimony of the previous witness as to plaintiffs
condition soon after the injury, and gave it as his
opinion that the plaintiff would never recover.
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f. o. BAILEY & Co. will sell at 81 o'clock
to-day, at salesroom, Exchange street, by
order of the Sheriff, large stock of groceries
and store fixtures See auction column.
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Stated Meetings.
CITY GOVERNMENT,

The regular meetings of the City Council take
place the first Monday evening Of each month.
The School Committee meet the fourth Monday
evening of each month.
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For WASHINGTON AND THE SoUTH.-The
most convenient route for reaching the capital,
and all points South and Southwest, is by way
OF the n. Y. & N E. Railroad, which now
runs cars direct from Boston to Richmond and
Danville without change.
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CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements To-Day.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
NJ. L. A.-G Grand Concert.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
Those Linen Shirt Fronts H. I. Nelson g. Co.
NEW ADVERTIS EMENTS.
Horatio Staples-3.
+ G Nash-Attorney and Counsellor at-Law.
Wanted-Agents.
Ready to Dispose.
Take Notice.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, Carpets, &c.-F. o. Bailey g. Co,
Valuable Sale-F o. Bailey g. Co.
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Bleeding Mt the Luugs,

THERE is no dressing for burns that will com
pare with ''Forest Tar Salve."
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THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE SHEPLEY "A
meeting of the Cumberland Bar Association
was held yesterday morning to take action on
the death of exChef Justice Shepey. Presi-
dent Bradbury presided, and Judge Howard,
John Rand, Esq, and Hon. Nathan Webb were
chosen committee to prepare series of reso-
lutioDs and report at future day. The bar
will attend the funeral in body today, from
his late residence on State street.
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COMPREHENSIVE.

WE have this day formed copartnership under
w the firm name of DAVIS & HARrLAND,
and have taken the store No 2lO Middle street, for
merly occupied by Augustus Robinson, for the pur-
pose of carrying on the retail Boot and Shoe busi-
ness and would solicit the public patronage.
AUGUSTUS I. DAVIS.
ja16d1w THOS. p. r. GARLAND.
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MASONIC.
Al MdsOnic Hall. No. IS Erchdnqe Street.


YORK RITES.
BLUE LoDGE-Ancient Land Mark, first Wednes-
day Portland, second Wednesday; Atlantic, third
Wednesday.
CHAPTERs-G R. A. c., first Monday; Mt
Vernon, r A. C. third Monday.
CoUNcIL-Portland G. R. g. S. Masters, second
Monday.
CoMMANDERIEs OF K. Portland, fourth Mon
day; st. Adams, second Thursday.
GRAND BoDIEs-Grand Lodge, first Tuesday in
May; Grand Chapter, first Tuesday evening in May
Grand Council, Wednesday p. M; Grand Com
mandery, Wednesday evening.
Masonic RELIEF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wednes-
day in every month.
PORTLAND SCHOOL OF MASONIC INSTRUCTION
Second and fourth Tuesday Of each month.
ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITES,
LoDGE-Yates Grand Lodge of Perfection, first
Friday.
COUNCIL-Portland Council P. OF j. second Fri
day.
CHApTER-Dunlap Chapter Rose Croix de H..
third Friday.
CoNsIsToRY-M Maine Consistory, S. P. r. S., fourth
Friday in March, June, Septem Der and December.
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REDUCED PRICES,


In order to reduce our stock of Wooden Hosiery,
we offer the folio wing special bargains which are
from 10 to 80 per cent. lower than ever before
SO Dozen Children's Fancy Hose, at 10,
5, 90 and 25 ceats per pair; former price
rs, 30, Is and 80 cents.
35 I'D zen Heavy All Wool Hosiery, full
flashed, at %, 81 and 80 cents per pair.
Very Cheap.
5 Dozea Elegant G ashmere Hosiery for
Misses at75 cents to . 4 .35 per par; former
price 81 90 10 $t.5J.
Ladies' Wooden BaImOral Rose at rs,
20 and "a cents per pair. CheaD.
S5 Dozen Ladies All Wool Hosiery, in
plain cOiOrs and Stripes, at So cents per
pair.
Also BALANCE of our stock of ladies' fine
Cashmere Hose with embroidered clocks,
at greatly reduced prices.
Examination Solicited.
Owen, Moore 4 Bailey.
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COpartnership Notice.
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
AND PUBLISHERS
ASSOCIATION.

TTyHE Thirteenth Annual Meeting of this Associa-
Il ton will be held at Augusta. on the Anniyer-
sary Of Franklin's Birthday, Wednesday evening"
Jan 17th and continue through the day Of the 18th.
These winter meetings are devoted to the working
and business interests Of the Association, and should
be attended by every member
Per Order, BROWN THURSTON, President.
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AUCTION SALE
Sherif's Sale.

Sherif'S Sale.
STATE OF MAINE,(
CUMBERLAND, IS.
A TTACHED on sundry writs, and will be sold at
"A public auction, to the highest BIDDER, on
THURSDAY. the 18th day of January. A. ID 1877 at
u o'clock in the afternoon, at the Salesroom of F.
o Bailey & Co. IS and 81 Exchange Street in Port
land and said County, the following described per-
soDal property, to wit: A stock Of Groceries and
fr9visons, consisting in part of Shelf Goods, two
Kerosene Oil, Butter Spices &C. Nc The fixtures
consist OF Marble Meat Table, Meat Block, Marble
Meat Scales, Platform and Counter Scales, Cheese
Coffee GRINDER &C., &c
Dated at Portland, Dec. 26. 1876
M. ADAMS, Deputy Sheriff.
#. O. BAILEY 81 co., Auctioneer-.
jan17 d1t
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COPARTN ERSHIP.
NOTICE.

TVHE partnership heretofore existing between us
Il under the firm name OF HO WLAND q DE-
MOND is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Debts due to ana from the firm will be adjusted by
Demond Brothers, VINO will continue the Hardware
business at the old stand.
PARKER ROWLAND,
VIM r. DEMOND.
GOrham, n. H, Jan'y IL, 1877. ja17d1w*
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NOTICE.
Dissolution.

HNHE copartnership existing under the firm name
Il of Bacon, Libby q Galley is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, Mr.. john Galley retiring from
the firm He will also settle all The bills of the late
firm JOHN galley,
RUFUS +. BACON,
HOSEA 1. LIBBY
The business will be continued under the firm
name Of Bacon & Libby at the old stand, No 10 and
IL Oak street, where hope to receive the patron-
age Of our old customers and lots of new ones.
RUFUS f. BACON,
ja6d2w* HOSEA /. LIBBY.
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L O o. F.

At Odd Fellows' Hall, Harrington Block, Congress
Street
LoDGEs-Maine, on Monday evenings; Ancient
Brothers, on Thursday evenings; Ligonia, on Friday
evenings; Beacon, on Tuesday evenings; Ivy. D., of
r., second and fourth Saturday.
ENoAMPMENT- Machigonne, first and third We'd
day; Portland, first and third Saturday.
Relief AssocIATIoN-Every third Tuesday in
the month";
BENEFIT ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Directors meet
first Monday evening of each month. Association
meets first Monday evening of January, April, July
and October.
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9resumpscOt Park Association.

TIME Annual Meeting of the Stockholders OF the
Il Presumpscot Park Association will be held
SATURDAY, Jan goth, at o'clock NJ at the
office of W. II. Anderson. 81 Exchange Street.
Business:-Reports of officers, election Of Officers
for the ensuing year, and to arrange for the liabilities
of the corporation
PEI order,
H. TUKESBURY, President.
j. c. SMALL, Secretary. jani5dlw
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

At Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine first and third Monday in each
mouth
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deering-Lot of land fran Geo. K Eimball
to Frank g. Patterson
Lot of land and buildings thereon from Eliza
Jane Woodman TO. Chas. w. York.
Lot of land from S. Ell. Doten to Oracle G..
Campbell.
Portland-Lot of land aud buildings thereon
on Fore street from Patrick McGlinchy to
James III. McGinchy.
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Taine stock breeders Associa ton.

TUvHE Annual Meeting of this Society TOR the choice
III of officers and other business will be holden
at the the Common Council Room. City Building, at
Portland, Wednesday, Jan'y 31st, 1877, at
O'Clock P. NJ.
ja17d&wtd A. l.. DENNISON, Sec'y.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

The great social event OF the season
will be the Bienvenu party on Tuesday
evening. 1t will be full dress analr'
and in Carson but few invitations out
side of the club have been extended.
The elite of Virginia will be present on
the occasion, and the arrangements are
being perfected with excellent taste. NO
one Who has received an invitation VIII
fail to attend, and the evening Will oe
one of great enjoyment to all.
Ry the decision of the Electoral Com
mission in the Florida case. the Repub-
,;cans in Carson are somewhat elated,
and think that the long contested oattie
ia now virtually won. We heard OF iaiee
odds being offered last night by betung
men in favor of Hayes, but there were
none of the opposite party to RESPOND.
CHINESE New Years promises to be
largely celebrated by the Cinnamon IN
Carson.
NEARLY two hours yesterday was spen'
bv the Senate in Committee OF the
Whole.
A Box-BoN Social will be given to
morrow evening at the Ormsby House.
FLYNN & TowLE have filed voluntar!
petition in bankruptcy.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

ST. PETERS CHURCH (EPIscoPAI)
Services in this church at IL O'Clock
in the morning and 1870 o'clock IN
the evening. Sunday school imme'
diately after morning service.
HI. FOoTE, Rector.
PREssYrERIAN CHuRcH.-Rev. josiah
McClain, Pastor. to-day at II
A. n. and TIN. Strangers and otnerf
are respectfully invited to attend. The
;nstallatiou services will not take place
to-day as announced.
NJ. f. CHURCH. J. D. Ham
moud. Pastor. Services to-day at IL 4
n. and7P. N. Sabbath School at z ?
n. Seats free, and all are invited: SUB
iects of discourse: Morning. Go labor;
evening, Undeveloped Resources.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

The Third House will hold its Sec
oud meeting next Tuesday evening III
the Assembly Chamber. The Senate
Chamber was not sufficiently large to
accommodate the crowd which was in
attendance at the last meeting, hence
the change proposed. Among other
matters proposed for legislation the
Chinese queue bill will be considered,
and representatives from the Hop
Sing, Sam Sing and other companies
in the State will be present, ana win
present the grievances OF tneir race Ia
speeches prepared for the occas'o =.
THESE speeches will be delivered In
,hinesa. but the Sergeant-at-Arms
.,;II act as interpreter. and in conse-
nnence the desired object will be at.
ss;ned- Then, too, matters Of national
inheritance will be discussed, and the
decision of the members relative to
the Jo.isiana and Florida elections
will he telegraphed to Washington by
the AGENTS. of the Associated Press.
The deliberations OF tho body Will
commence at early candle light.
VIZ reproduce the following list OF til
Grand Jurors for the present term OF inc
D;strict Court: A. B. Driesbach, D. u
Kitzmeyer. H. G. Phillips. D. Il. Lentz
IN Martin. George C. Thsxter. Elijah
walker, J. T. Freddy, Alfred Helm; Ms!
shev kiuckel, O. T. Barber, J. W. Haynl
Jacob Klein, James Frazer. Jacob Muller
II. 8. Mason. George b. Weoo: =. n
Elrod. W. d. Torreyson. =. ; Gibson
George Tufy, c. G. Atherton. jacob 10
briner, B. F, Slater.
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AIMING STOCK REPORT
Morning Board.

Morning Board.
ophir 7os 25lI4, 2Os 25ss ,oo.
Wa1icsn / los i714, los l7H, 5l5s IL, l0os
Gonld and Curry SIS 1914, 65Os II, 75s
Rest and Belcher l5Os s4s4, los s41s, sos
California 655s 4s, 27os 49,, zoos 4sH
bio
Savage IS 8, COS s. o,< 400,
CON Virginia 225s sou, l20s SOS, 49os
AZ zoos 5Oss b5, sos 500 $50, sos
81 bSO, SOOs 50, zoos 500 b5, loos
80 $50, 65Os sos
Chollar IS $50, los t'6 ~
Hale and NOrcross 15s 5ss, looS 9Is
crown Point l55s 9
Yellow Jacket los 14i4
Imperial 2l5s 81 l5c, l5Os 5. O'1sc' los
81 Csc
Kentuck los ~
Alpha S. 20, l5Os 1917
Helcher 65s SIS, los o1a
Confidence los 90
sierra Nevada 65s 81, Sos So
Utah loss II, 4Os l6A
Bullion 1908 l3A, sos l34
Exchequer 535s ga, 4Os 6S, S5os "a "a.
Overman 27Os 9212, los wa, 9Vs 49, Jus
90 $50 ~
Ju.,ice l3Os Is, sos 1875. zoos 1874 b5
Union Con Cos 911a, 2Os Us, a4os '14'
23Os 9H
Julia 37Os 50, 170s so, 'OOs 5s4 s'o
Caledonia 595s
Baltimore zoos Ia
silver Hill zoos "a
Dayton 95Os IL
New York Con 65s SOC
Occidental zoos Is. 45s Ia
Phil Sheridan zoos
Alta 24Os "a
Woodville zoos 3
Lady Washington 42t,s "a
Kossuth sos Is, zoos
Andes SOS 7Oc
Wells Fargo zoos lOc
North Con Virginia ZOOS q
Prospect zoos 45c
Trojan zoos 1A, zoos l1s
Eureka Con zoos %, SOS 2ll1, us IA
Raymond and Ely sos So
Alps 25s SOC, IS 75c
RIVE Patch zoos 3, 5s 21z, 5O0s -.
Leopard laos ~, zoos ., 45Os ~ ,,
Northern Belle Dos II, 1855 26A, % Zo7s
7es 26A "a.
Modoc 275s ~. 25Os 25., zoos pa o3o
Manhattan 4Os 9, 25s ga, 2Os "a
Grand Prize zoos ., ZOOS $50
Leeds 64Os 5
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NEVADA LEGISLATURES.
Saturday, February 10. 1871
senate-FOrty.first DAY

Senate called to order at IL A. M. VIII
Iieut. Governor in the Chair.
Roll called, and afterwards prayer ny
the Chaplain.
Journal read and approved.
Leave of absence granted to Schultz
and Martin. co,..a 70.
solved itself into COMMITTEES OF the
Whole. Senator Cassidy in the Cna 1a
The passage Of Assembly Bill No. No ~ :;
making appropriations for the LIN anu
18th fiscal years, was recommended.
An extended debate occurred on oen -
ate Bill No. 81, relative to the claim o.
peter Cavanaugh, but the committee
finally recommended its passage.
Resolution. out of order. by Dick II
son, relative to the cleaning out OF Tue
furnace before Monday. Carried.
Adjourned.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.
sspY HoUsE-6EOR6E d. FRYIR. Fkorh'HA""'
NOTICE.

We are prepared to purchase and make I'D
-, .av.nces IN all the substantial mining
.,.c.s RICE PETERS.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

1.yoS's KArHA1RoN makes beautiful. glossy
luxuriant hair prevents its falling out or turn.
ing gray 1t has stood the test OF ~ years. IL
charmingly perfumed. and mas no ri'ai'
my2leod-wfs-ly
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DISSOLUTION OF partnership.

NvOTICE IL HEREBY GIVEN II:Is
II that the copartnership heretofore existing n
hetween N. NJ. Gaige and A. G. May. in the
business Of saloon keeping. in Carson CITY, me me-
sart The said Gaipe succeeds to the books and
h,s;ness: and he assumes all the liabilities OF
t',a late copartnership; and all debts due the
same are payable to him. =, ~ oA1ar
Signed: T. NAV
Carson City, Nevada, January ., 18TH
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

HAsAN's MAGNOLIA BALM preserves ana re.
stores the complexion; removes freckies. Tan
and sallowness; makes the skin soft, white ana
my2leod-wfs-1y
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-11

Highest and lowest Thermometer iof
last 81 hours, ending Feb. III, . p. NJ:
-, .h0rmometer AZ degrees
's .har,nometer. ~ degrees
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-10-28

na Sanz aunque trasportando su pa
pei porque su yoz Is de contralto,
fue aplaudidfsima, y Sc cree que en-
Ia 4zacena de Ia partitura de Verdi,
Eg Houudor, alcanzara TN triunfo le-
gitimo III amor patrio rebosaba de
orgullo; aquellas glorias del arte
eran espanoias
Las obras estrenadas hasta ahora
en- los teatros no han alcanzado to-
davla 10 que Sc llama IN frito. La
comedia de Blasco Los niisos q los
locos, en- la Comedia, ell drama La
n1ancha en- Ia .trente, de Suarez Bra
vo y Garrido, ell ell Espano,., y Ia
zarzuela A casarse tocaa de Pima {
Inzenga, no han hecho mas que de-
fenderse y pasar. Esperemos.
70.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-10-28

Muchos dias habia lido Ell vano & es
perarle, no sabiendo el senalado para
su salida
El sargento Sc acerco NAL humorado
y dijo a Ia mujer:
-iEh! buena mujer, basta.
II Por Dios exclamo Mariquita con
acento tan doloroso, que el sarganto Sc
sinti6 conmoyido, que es mi marido, que
es Ell padre de mis- hijos, y es inccente
Carranque no podia articular pala
bra.
-Toma, le diio Mariquita, diez du-
ros que he reunido. No he podido mas
toma dos camisas, I'M escapulario de la
Vfrgen del Carmen, y este medallion con
pelo de tus hijos. Valor. esposo mio
Confia en- mi, tus hijos seran buenos
Adios 40. Adios, mi esposo, mi COM
panero. Tu mujer no Sc avergaenza de
ii. Tu mujer sabe que eres inocente.
'pu muier to librara De la infamia, va
que no puede librate de las penalidades
Que vas sufrir como un criminal
Adios otra veg. Dios nos pfoteia. Reza,
acuerdate de tus hiios.
-senpra, dijo el sargento, yo bien
quisiera que hablara V. con su mari
do todo el dia, pero no puedo consen-
trio mas. Mi consigna no es ser sou
sibie on estos casos. Vamos, en- mar
cha.
Dona Mariquita bes6 su marido :
Sc arranco de sus brazos.
-Cumpla Y. ST deber. sehor sargen-
10, y Dios le pague la carload con que
aos ha tratado. 8
ii Voto a briosl.. lque me den 4
nj siempre estas comisiones murmur6
u militar proeuranao dominar su emo
lion.
La cuerda de presos Sc pnso en- mar
.ha.
~ Perdoname, esposa mia! grit6
1arranque con angustiosa voz d su mu-
on.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1877-10-28

esta y su marido, y el viejo, ante aque.
LA desgracia, Sc conmovio profundamen-
te, y determine ayudarlos con 10 POGO
que podia.
Dona Mariquita vendi6 10 que tenia
en- la casa que valia algo, y solo permi-
tic d su padre que pagara los Glen rea-
les que costaba la casa ella trabaia-
ria.
! trabajo con tanto ardor con tanta
habilidad, que pudo considerar compile
tamente asegurado ell trabajo para mu-
oho tempo. ST Dios le concedia ell
bien de la salud, no Sc moririan sus hi
JOS de hambre.
Antes de amanecer Sc levantaba &
trabajar, y solamente dejaba ell trabajo
para cuidar de sus hiios, disponerles
la comida y ensenarles buenas maximas
religiosas. A la una de la noche su
cuerpo cedia la fatiga, sus parpados
Sc cerraban, y muchas veces sobre la
misma labor dormitaba dos 6 tres ho-
ras.
Y esta vida pudo soportarla un ano
y otro ano, por ell amor de sus hijos,
porque el afan de cumplir sus deberes
le daba fuerzas sob1enaturales.
A sus hijos los hablaba todos los dias
de su padre; declales que era ell mejor
de los padres, que nj un momento de-
hian olyidarle, y tales encomios les ha-
cia del ausente, que los chicos venera-
ban d sq padre Y sqsnirahan por verle,
y SO aplicaban con ahinco para que su
nadra lbs viara a ynlvar natuHiocoo
aproyechados y titles.
-El os premiara, les decia su madre;
ouando vuelya do donda esta. os pre-
miara oen su amor, y, 81 Dios oye mis-
sliplioas. os dara un hien que es el mas
digno de estimaoion.
d Y d6nde esta nuestro padre ?
preguntaba alguno de los hIos de Car
ranque.
Este dQRde Dios ha querido ; bds-