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How TO Make a Hot Bed.

Place the frame where the bed is to stand,
fronting to the south or southwest; mark the
ground all around on the inside Of the frame,
then remove the frame and dig out space
about eighteen inches deep, and replace the
frame, which will rest Immediately on the
manure, which ought to be fresh from the
stable, and place it near in a heap. Shake
every fork full well, mix the long manure
with the short. Now begin to fill the pit;
when you have shaken in dung to the thick
ness OF five or six inches, beat well down, and
so on till the manure is about nine inches
from the top of the front of the box; now see
that it is quite level and put on the sash.
The heat will begin to rise next day, and on
the second day it will be ready to receive the
earth, which should be dry, not like dust, but
not too wet, and should be rich and fresh.
The bed should be filled up about six inches
with it; then put on the sash and let them
remain twenty-four hours; then take them
off and stir the earth well. The earth is to
be level, not sloping like the glass. The glass
is sloping to meet the SUMS rays and to carry
OF the water. The earth which was taken
out of the pit should be put around the out
side of the frame SO that no water will run in
to the bed. When ready to SOW the seed take
off the sash and make little drills from the
back of the bed to the front, drop the seed
along the drills regularly, cover all over
smoothly, write the names of the seeds and
date of sowing on small piece of paper put
in the cleft of a little stick, and stick it into
the ground at the end of each drill, and put
on the sash. The main principle is to give
always as much air as the plants will endure,
taking advantage of every mild day to re-
move the sash for this purpose. If they have
not enough air they will grow up spindling,
and will have small seed leaves and, indeed,
if too much deprived of air, will die. Let
them grow strong rather than tall; short
stems and broad, dark green seed leaves are
signs of good plants. Out OF hundred fail
ures in hot-bed culture, ninety-nine arise
from giving too little air. When it is neces-
sary to water, do it with watering-pot that
does not pour out heavily Water at sunset
and shut down the sash tight. Should high
winds or sharp frost set in, protect your
beds with straw or straw mats.-Prdctic0l
Farmer.
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HOTEL TO LEASE.
To Let.

The New England House, Portland, Me,
Address AUG, P. FULLER,
de28dtf Portland, Me.
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POETRY.
To the First Robin.
BY FRANCIS L. MACE.

Weicome again, from the land of the summer,
bIa IN the maple, with jubant song!
N919ng and singing thy rapturous greeting
Where hast thou staid from our garden so long?
Often the little ones looked from the window
. When the soft snowfakes fell feecy and dumb.
saying "See, mother! the white bees swarming!
When will they 60, and the led robins Gomez
Rocked on the bough of the silver-leafed maple,
Hast thou one sigh for the orange and palm?
Could the magnolia's sweet-scented blossoms
Watt Ger thy sleep more exquisite balm!
Bird of the North! thou hast winged tiny way nome
ward,
Led by love that was constant and strong;
On the same bough that in other days rocked thee
Build new nest, but, oh! sing the old song.
Herald art thou of the pageant approaching
The floral procession of Summer, our queen;
Let the winds listen, and hasten the sunbeams
To spread for her chariot a carpet of green.
Bid the trees hang out their banners of welcome,
Red and white banners of beautiful bloom!
Sing, happy brdi and thy comrades, advancing,
Shall rout the last spectre of winter and gloom.
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Wanted.

100 Agents, both Male and Female. to sell our
.t L useful household articles. They viii sell
TO almost every house. Any one can sell them. We
from four to five dollars per day and expenses
rease call and examine the goods, every housekeep-
er needs them and wants them. We have a large
variety. N. B.-Busiuess chances boueht and i so5J
mere; Call, or address with stamp, T. F. BOWE,
ll93 Exchange street, Portland. ia9dtf
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REAL ESTATE.
Farm for Sale !

TUE Well-known Homestead Farm of the late
i COL. d. L. WARREN, of West Pownal, is
offered for sale Said farm contains about lis acres
of land, large .Two-storied Brick House and eli.
substantially built and in good repair, a Barn some
80 or 80 feet in length and in fair state of repair
outbuildngs, &C., There are some Is or 20 acres OF
very fine ntervale, capable, with proper manage
ment and care, and without the expense of dressing,
Of producing 4eayy crops OF fine quality grass,
Of hay, and may easily be made to produce IS to 100
tons year, 1t is an especially desirable farm for
dairying purposes having very superior pas
ture u Is located within about one half mile of
Store, SC ho0lhouse, and Railway station on the
Grand Trunk. There are also offered tor sale two
Outlots,-one OF about 40 acrss, and known as the
Marston lot. On this lot there is very fine young
orchord OF about 30 Apple trees Northern SPY, in
excellent bearing condition. Also an old orchard,
which in bearing years, yields quite large amount
of fruit There is also Woodlot OF some 20 acres,
lying on the highway from Pownal station to New
Gloucester line Their lot is well wooded, easy of
access and in every way very desirable and valua-
BILE lot. These lots will be sold with the Home
stead, or separately, as the purchaser may DESIRE
For further particulars inquire of MOSES PLUM
MER, or d. j. LAWRENCE, near Pownal station,
on the Grand Trunk Post office address, West
Pownai Me. ma15eod2wSw
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CHFVI, OCV' u 1uFO' VI O1dIcf
TRIED EVERYTHING.

Messrs. j. O. BoSUorth Dc Co, Denver. Col,' Cen
Hemen.-I have used SANFORD'S RADICALCURE
FOR CATARRH, and it has given perfect satisfac-
ton. have tried almost everything, and iJ is the
pleasure in recommending its to all afflicted with
Catarrh of any kind and offer this as my testimony
to its benefits. Very truly,
Denver, Oct. /, 1875. WIS. DECKER.
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WANTS.

Assistant BOOkkeeper.
A Young Man who thoroughly understands hook
"A keeping, desires situation as Assistant RooS-
keeper Good references. Address D'0A
aplOdlms W.T.. KIMBALL, Locke's Mills.
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Wanted.
Wanted.

A Situation by an American Girl to do light worl,
IA Is good Cook. Address
ap1Od3t "B, Press Office.
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A Small Farm i'm Gorr,am For Sale.

GtONTAINING about fifteen acres of land, with
~ Dwelling House and Barn. There is a very
valuable young orchard on the place, also large
number Of Grape vines and Raspberry bushes Of
choice varieties The farm is situated about II miles
from Gorham Village. Inquire of COL. F. Robe,
5. HINKLEY. Esq or John A. WATERMAN,
Treas. Gorham Savings Bank.
ap10 cod Svow
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NOT QUAcK NOsTRUM.

Gentlemen Il hereby certify that for severa years
past have used the VoLTAIC PLAsTERs in my
practice. and have never known them to fail in af
fording speedy relief in those for which they
are recommended They are not quack nostrum,
but a remedial agent of great value.
Very truly yours, VIC. COLLINS, NJ. D.
Bucksport, Me-, May q, 1874.
Sold everywhere at % cents. Sent by mail, care
fully wrapped, receipt of price, % cents for one
rs for six. or 1925 for twelve, by WEEKS &
POTTER, Proprietors, Boston, Mass.
mar31 W&Sd2w
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Farm and Stock For Sale.

.CITUATED in Gorham, one mile from the village
~ consisting of sixty acres of land, house, barn.
stable, cows an and a horse. Will be sold to-
gether or separately as desired. $1,000 can remain
on mortgage For further particulars inquire of
EDWIN COBURN, near the premises. or Of
GEORGE F. SMALL,
mh27d4w* Steamship Wharf, Portland, Me-
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TOntine] Hotel for Sale i'm BrunS-
wick, Maine,

TTVHlS long established, well known and popular
ed for sale very reasonable terms. 1t contains 42
rooms, well adapted tor the accommodation of guests
and has capacous stable and carriage house adj
joining in good repair. 1t is centrally located in the
thriving town of Brunswick the seat OF Bowdoin Col
lege, and the Maine Medical School. and presents a
rare oppo tunity to any person wishing engage in
the Hotel business. If not sold, will be offered to
rent to reliable party.
For further particulars apply to the
BRUNSWICK SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
apr2eodtf Brunswick Maine
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the following directions for raising this ex-
cellent vegetable are from the Garden. A
small bed of autumn.sown spinach will sup
ply aquantity of dishes throughout the spring
at time when change of vegetables be-
comes desirable. Sow the prickly-seeded
variety the last week in August; the earlier
it is sown the sooner will it run to seed the
following season. I generally SOW spinach
after early potatoes, without any special prep
aration beyond raking the surface evenly and
smoothly. Sow the seed thinly in drills one
inch and half deep and one foot apart, and
thin out the young plants to four inches
apart; the surface, of course, must be often
stirred with the hoe to maintain the soil in a
healthy condition, but need scarcely men
ton that this should never be done when the
land is wet. In gathering the produce for a
certain period, pick off the largest leaves only.
when the plants begin to run to seed in
spring the best plan is to cut off the whole
tops OF the plant down to within one inch or
two inches of the ground; new growth will
then take place that may, when sufficiently
large, be served in the same way, Until finally
the roots are exhausted when, of course, the
remains should be cleared off, and the land
well manured and cultivated for the succeed
ing crop. 1t is the natural tendency of any
plant in spring and early summer to throw
up flowers and produce seed, but it is far
better to divert the strength of all culinary
plants that are esteemed for their leaves only
into the production of young, succuent
growth, especially as this not only tends to
increase the bulk but also extends the season
OF bearing of the crop.
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TTyHE Chamber ON the corner of Middle and Cross
Il streets, recently occupied by w. G. Beckett,
merchant tailor. Apply to HENRY DEERING,
mch13df 81 Exchange St.
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For Sale or TO Let.

FGVHE very desirable house, No Park Place.
Il Price $2400. Rent S25 per month"; Enquire On
the premises.
Price $4,000. Rent 500 per month. Enquire of
CHAS. H. KIMBALL. Architect 1901 Middle St.
Boyd Block, OR of JOHN C, PROCTOR,
apo eodtf
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SOREIY AFFLICTED.

J. o. BoSUorth Dc Co., DenUey, Col: Gentlemen.--
Prompted by fellow feeling for those afflicted with
Cararrh, 1 wish to add my testimony in behalf Of
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH.
have been sorely afflicted with this fearful disease tor
four years, and have tried every known remedy
without avail, until 1 bought bottle of the above
CURE from you, which gave me almost instant re-
lief. 1t being constitutional well local rem
edy, believe it to be all that is claimed fol- it,
Radical Cure for Catarrh. Very truly yours,
VIM. AMETIVE,
Denrer Sent % 1S7h With .Ienson Bliss 81 Co
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Agents Wanted,

IN Cumberland county to canvass for the full His
l. tory OF Moody 81 Sankey, the best terms ever Of
fered For TERMS address, with three cent stamn if
convenient to e. A. PALMER, Gen. Agent. -
apouzw Portland, Me-
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For Sale.

A HOUSE LOT, situated at Orchard Beach. For
"A information please call at the Grand Trunk
Dining Saloon, Portland Me. MRS. C. H. LORD.
aplU d1w*
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Wanted.

FVNO hire furnished house in the Western part OF
Il the city, where the rent could be paid in the
board of the owner. Apply to
f. G. PATTERSON, 379s Congress st,
April7 1w
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BOARD.
BOarderS Wanted.
Front ParIOr Chamber

NJ AN and wife, OF few single gentlemen can find
AA good accommodations at reasonable rates at
ap4d3w* - WINTER STREET. 90
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Wantell,

HNO hire smart one armed or disabled soldier tn
Il sell "The Life of Gen. Jorge A. Custer ),
one agent reports 112 orders in eight DAYS Send for
terms and large circular to A io'
CRoCKER s. STICKNEY. Publishers
Apl7 ''ieets P Pe,To
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PORTLAND &WORGESTER line
Portland & Rochester r.. II.
DECEMBER 5. 1876.
Trains will run as follows

,-,=----- Trains will run as follows
ENrNz VUl Leave Portland at = 30 a. n, =,
$50, $50 and GEO d. nm.
5.3O A. M. Accommodation for Worcester. Ar
rfves at Rochester at 9.55 a. m connecting with
Eastern and Boston g. Maine Raroads) AT
Nashua 11.47 a. M, Lowell 12.15 p. M,
Boston LIS p. M. Aver junction 1910 p.
at 2.1O p. M, connecting with trains South and
West.
2.3O r. M. Steamboat Express through to
New London without change. Con-
meets at Rochester for Dover and Great
Falls, at Eppinx for Manchester and
Concord at Nashua for Lowell and
Boston, at Aver junction for Fitch
burg and the West via HOOsac Tunnel
Line, at Worcester with Boston g. Albany
Railroad for New York. at Putnam with
"Bost0n 81 Philadelphia Express Line'' for
Philadelphia, Baltimore and WASH
ingtOn, at New London with Norwich
Line Steamers, due at Pier No, 40, North
River New York, at 600 a. m.
$50 Il. M. Mixed Train for Rochester
$40 =. M. Local for Gorham.
Trains leave Rochester at 100, LIS and tt145 a
NJ, arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. H., *1.2O and
t5.10p. m.
Leave Gorham 900 a. m, arriving at Portland SAC
a. m.
Mixed.
steamboat Express stops only at Springvale Al
fred SacO River, Gorham, Saccarappa and West-
brook, making close connection with through trains
of Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
de4dtf j. M. LINT, Supt.
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Maine Central
RAILROAD.
MONDAY, APRIL 2. 1877.

Passenger Trains leave Portland for Ban
gOr, Dexter, Belfast and Waterville at
1885 a. m. and - 40 m.
For skowhegan at 1886 p. m. and 70 40 p. m.
For Augusta, HallOwell, Gardiner and
BRUNSWICK at 1885 a. M, 100 a. M, IL 40 D. m.
and5.20 p. m.
For ROckland and all stations on Knox g. Lin
coin r. R., and for Lewiston via Brunswick at
90 a. m and 2.40 D. m.
For Bath at 100 a. M, 1910 and 500 p. m.
For FarmiBgtOn, Monmouth, Winthrop
kendGeld, West Waterville and Water
Vile via Lewiston at 1926 D. m.
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Bread Making.

Make thin batter of -four and tepid water
and add sufficient salt then, if two loaves are
intended, dissolve third of cake OF com
pressed yeast in halt a cupful of tepid water
and add to the batter, stirring all together
and set in warm place over night. In the
morning the sponge will be light; add suffi-
Gent flour, and work well. and set in warm
place until the dough becomes lght-general-
ly in this weather it takes over an hour; then
work again, and set in pans and allow to rise,
say from Is to 20 minutes, but do not let it
or it becomes sour; then place in an oven I'M
til cooked; after the bread is sufficiently done
it should remain in the oven with the door
open to dry the bread half an hour or So.
Bread thus made combines everything desira.
bic in being light, white, and perfectly sweet
Tor two or three days after baking. 1 believe
bread made thus would keep sweet for week,
out 1t has never been tested longer than three
or four days.
mince Pies without NIeat
One cupful sugar, one cupful molasses, one
cupful water, one and one-half pounds raj
sins, Chopped one-half eupful weak vinegar.
one-half cupful butter, little salt, three eggs.
three pounded crackers, spices to suit t6e
taste. This will make six small pes.-Ne,v
York Times.
Graham Bread.
One quart Graham flour, one quart wheat
flour, one cup yeast, one-half cup sugar; let
it rise over night; in the morning knead it
and let it stand in the pans a short time before
baking.
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House Wanted,

fH.5.:f small family without children desire
AsA must contain from seven to nine rooms. bavno
considerable direct sunlight, and be Supplied VIII
e. Box 1857. ;o I"HIess
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Land for Sale at Cumberland
Mills,

PY virtue of a license from the Judge of Probate
ID now offer for private sale tract of land near
Cumberland Mills in the town of Westbrook, said
to contain about IL acres. Price asked 1900. Terms
Cash.
F. NJ. RAY
ma16tf Guardian of Charles A. Haskell eft al
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RAILROADS.

PASSENGER TRAINS leave Portland
for scarboro,. sacO, Biddeford, KEN
nebunk. Wells. North Berwick, sonth
berwick, Conway Junction, clio I,
Kittery, Portsmouth,, Newburyport,
salem, Lynn, Chelsea and Boston nj
900 a. M, arriving in Boston at 40 p m.
sac0, Biddeford. Kennebunk, KiIfery,
Portsmouth, Hamptons, Newburyport,
salem, Lynn, Chelsea and Boston nj
800 p. M. arriving in Boston at 7.30 p. ru., in
season for New York and Western connection.
Pullman Parlor Car attached.
$50 q. m. BiddefOrd accOmOdatin train.
Returning leave Biddeford at 90 a. m.
Night Express with Sleeping Car, for
Boston at 2.lJ "a, m, every day except
Mondays)
RETURNING,
Leave Boston Mt 100, 1890 and nj S 90
p. M, connecting with Maine Central
and e. 4 N. A. Railway for NJ. j ohm
and Halifax. Pullman Sleeping Car attached
Through Tickets to all Points south and West at
Owest rates. Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Berths mt Ticket Once.
Passengers by this line avoid all change.
Oc9df A. ROCKWELL, President.
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LOST AND FOUND.
Lost,

Lost,
"A oblong, Black Thread Lace VEIL, probably
w rA on High st. between Congress and Commercial
me S finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
'''S oiiice' ap1Od1w*
Lost.
"A Feather bed. The finder will be suitably re-
a warded by leaving it at VIM. G. DAVIS'S place
at clearinghouse Hill, Cape Elizabeth. ap9d1w*
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BOarders Wanted,

nNE Of the pleasantest front parlor chambers in
BRACKET STREET, corner of Spring. mh27tf
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NOV is your chance to get good rent all to your
IN self, small House, within minutes walk of
CITY Building; rent about $1,000 per month. Apply
tG W. W. CARR,
dec15dtt 1871 Newbury Street.
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For Lewiston and Auburn.

Passenger Trains leave at 1926 p. m. and sos
passenger car attached, connecting at Cumberland
junction with Mixed Train for Lewiston and
Auburn. The IL. 50 a. m. tram is the Night Ex-
press Train with Pullman Sleeping Car at
tached, which makes close connection at Bangor
for all stations on the Bangor & Piscataquis, and
E. " n, A. Railway, and for Honlton, Wood
and Halifax.
Passenger Trains arrive in Portland as
follows:-The morning trains from Augusta, Gar
diner, Bath, Brunswick and Lewiston at S.45 and
s.50a. m: The day trains from Bangor, Dexter,
Belfast, Skowhegan, Pennington, X. & L. r. R.
and all intermediate stations at 2.H and $50 p. m,
The afternoon train from Augusta Bath, X. & l..
r. r. at 6.12 p. m. The night Pullman Express
train at Les a. IN.
PAYSON TUCKER, Supt.
Portland, April 2, 1877. ap3idtf
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For Sale in G0rham, Maine.

a The residence of the late S. A.
A<GN-G WHITTIER, with eight acres of
Ilkf% land. House and lot will be sold
l44 6.lA separate, il desired. Apply to
-as.@L-xzz3a. d. e. EMERY, Esq, Gorham,
Apl7 eod2w
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A SITUATION as copyist, proof reader, or as
"A sistant in public library, by a lady.
Address NJ, G. H., Alfred, York Co., Me.
Ap7 ~1w
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a FEW boarders can find good rooms, furnished
"A or unfinished, with or without board, at
febSdt 416 CUMBERLAND STREET.
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An Express train Quilt and equipped expressly for
this line) will be run by the Boston 81 Providence
Railroad leaving Boston at 90 P. NJ. daily Sundays
excepted making the to Fox Point wharf, Prov
idence, distance AZ miles, in about one hour.
The Providence Liue, in the character and equip
ment of its Steamers and its direct railroad connec
lions with the South and West will offer to the trav-
cling public advantages possessed by no other line.
For this purpose it is intended to run the maenif-
cent and Well-known steamer "RhOde Island' in
connection with the and elegant Steamer
"MaSSdchuSets built expressly for this route, and
fitted i'll manner unequaled for comfort, elegance
and safety.
On both Steamers the Dining Room IS on the main
deck, presenting unobstructed view of the passing
scenery, and the luxury of taking meals in pure.
sweet air avoiding the close, vtated atmosphere of
a saloon cabin No other Sound steamers possess
these great improvements.
These superb steamers will run from Providence to
New York direct, making no intermediate landings,
thereby assuring an early arrival in New York.
d. BABCOCK, PreS't, A. A. FOLSOM, Supt,
Providence& StoningtOn Boston & Providence
Steamship Co. Railroad.
mh3l eod3m
Maine Central Railroad.
TENHE attention of shippers of freight at Portland
is called to the new arrangement of freight
trains on Maine Central r. R., to take effect APRIL
| I'd. 1877.
| Freight for Lewiston, Auburn, Bangor,
and Belfast received at freight house before 80
2. NJ, will be forwarded same day, and will be ready
for early delivery at destination next morning
| PAYSON TUCKER, Superintendent.
March 31st. 1877. aD2dtf
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To be Let,

TTyHE Offices in Third Story Merchants National
l. Bank, now occupied by j. & E. M. Rand; also
the front Offices These offices heated by steam
have gas, water and fire proof vaults. Possession
given Nov. list. oct27dtf
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RAILROADS.
NEW LINE
NewFOrk


On or about May list, 1877, a new passenger route
will be opened between Boston and New York, to be
known the