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DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
At Augusta, the Esd day of July, A. ID. ISL.
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his ap.
pointment as Assignee in place OF joseph A.
Sanborn, deceased, OF Charles +. Collier and Eras
tus ID. Hamilton, OF Augusta in the County of
kennebec and State OF Maine, within said District,
who have been adjudged Bankrupts upon petition
oil their creditors by the District Court of said Dis.
trict.
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District Court Of the United States. Dis.
trlct of Maine,

kENNEBEC COUNTY-TR Probate Court, at
augusta, on The second Monday Of august 1871.
I s.. 4. G. BUrTkRFIELD, Administrators
-. on the estate of Zacharah Butterleld, late
OF Vassalboro', in said County, deceased, having
pettioned for license to sell at public auction or
private sale, the following real estate OF said de-
ceased, for the payment of debts, &C, VIZ: Three
and onehaf acres of land situated in Clinton,
and bounded on the west by land owned by Amy
Lamb, on the north by cross road leading to Peter
Webbers, on the east by land owned by +. NJ.
Lamb, on the south by land owned by S. J. Rich
ards land set OF to z. Bulterfeld or Executors
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior TO the first Monday of
September ne xt, In the Kennebec Journal news
paper printed in Augusta that all persons interest
ed may attend at Court of Probate, then to be
holden at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why
the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
ii. X. BAKER, Judge.
Attest CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3W3f
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Notice of Assignee of His Appointment

IL TUt DISTRICT COURT OF THE USITEp STATES
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MAINE.
In the matter Charles +. Collier
ana Erastus ID. Hamilton, individu- In
ally, ana as members OF the hrm OF Bankruptcy
Collier, Hamilton Il Co.
Bankrlpts.
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Secures patents In the United States also in Great
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ascertaining the patentability of inventions.
X. III. EDDY Solicitor OF atents.
Testim onials,
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Onice.r
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of PatentsO
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Boston, Jan. /, 1871. ~?
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1T n DIN Eft JUUEV'
Attest: CHARLES HEwINs, Register. 3w35

KENNEBEC COUNTf.-H Probate Court, at
Augustd, on the second Monday Of AuguSt, 1917
A CERTAIN lNS1kU MEAT, purpOrLing to be
n the last will and testament OF william Bur-
CESS late of Augusta. in said county, deceased haN
ing been presented for probate
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the Brst Monday OF Seq
TENDER next, in the kennebec Journal, a newsp&-
per printed at Augusta, that all persons Interested
may attend at "A Court of Probate, then to be hold
en- at Augusta, and show cause, if any, why TIL.
said instrument should not be proved, approved
and allowed, the last will and testament of the
said deceased.
H.K. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLES HEWINs, Register. 3Wa5
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed AdminstI ator on the
estate Of
ORRIN PRATT, late OF China.
in the county of kennebec, deceased interstate, and
has undertaken that trust by giving bond as the
law directs ALI persons, therefore. having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to exhibit the same for settlement; and all
indebted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment TO ALBION T.. WEEKS.
July2!, 1877. 3w3j
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21
JANUARY MAGAZINES.
THE ATLANTIC.


second paper by q South CarOlinan con-
tuus thc discussion the political and social Result
IN south Carolina" Illustrating the effect Of tho Pre- j.
dents uocy u the decreased expense ~ hc aie Gov
Ciucn.. and it, Increased purity and efficiency; n tie
decrease oI crime and tic increase OF material prosperity
and public spirit among the whites; IN ihe utter extht-
ton of ta Republican plr,y and Inc revival OF the oil
political Intolerance; III the renewal Of interest," I'm ied-
r,ll affairs TIE part Of the whites; and in the Danish
malt of the gro nom politics, and bis cnAanrcd ma
M prosperity. Tie writer presents cheerful view oi
te state OF business South Carolina. Tie crops Oh the
present year have been unusually good 4He
Fall trade is bIisIr than 1t has been since
1850. Not only have the merchants laid
u larger stocks than is their custom, bat many new
stores have been established. Ghe railroads are DONG
well aud every branch Of Industry is thriving. Every
body ls deeply Interested U politics. Tie ladies, aiter an
interval OF ten years. once more grace the sessions OF the
LEGISLATURE by their presence. TIE Old glyeIes of the
summer are renewed. Military enthusiasm is in the as-
ccndaut The cd arstocracy takes the lead IN all things
ae OBJ rure In the return Of the whites to power tAey
have not forgotten o old issues and the struggle with
ue North nor have they ceased % think thai this Is
white mans government, and that the negro should Keep
his place. But they have learned nat they cannot
Away have their way. They have learned the diehty
and danger OF scces5on ana that, however desirable
once 4 is now out Of the question. But they fun OF
schemes making the best OF their situation IN lhe
Union some them hope % gain control OF Cong esq
and with 70 Southern President % direct everything
to their advantage at will ALL however, are not 50 SAN
eainc. The number also contains The Adironda' Ks
VrrGedva sketch by Charles Dudley Warner relating
bcaruutng adventure last summer which las been 'h'
pride OF his lie ever since; \ Little Tour in France
by H. James IT, describing visit 20 the ancient CITY o.
Rheims with its cathedral and champagne; Edward
Gibbon." a biographical and critical study Dy ". D.
lIovclIs; and original poems By Longfeio" whittier,
and tIoIncs now feature IN the m glziuc is TIE ls
~ series of Oycn Letters from NcwYolk" by r y-
oud Wc.tbro.k devoted to literature ami arc II this
city. which promises to be interesting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21
"a Journey Through the wind River Country ana
"yOiceless," tragic story Of italian life.
SCRIBNER.

StRIBNER.
"The Growth Of Cities in the lfnito1
States" by G. Magic IT, is instructive paper pres.o
ing some curious facts IN regard 20 the tendency Of %
lition 10 crowd into the lorsc cities together win a.
exposition OF the law which regulates the moyene,.
The writer arns that the change within the las, tb
years m the proportion ~ city population 8. 20 raa,
able as TO amount almost 20 \ social revolution I'm, o.,
growth Of cities in this country. however aIuaren,,
spasmOdic Is the result Of natural law which rrerT
under such conditions Of society as arc found n m.
United states, and iu several Of the nations n El-~
Obi. Jaw, whose ELECTS conspicuous especially , M
Southern, Eastern, and Western secti ns Of Ue i..,,
States may Do IRE cd iB che formula, Tic ,.,I
Of population Is to concentrate IN cities 30 lar,...
done without affecting tie products q tle 49,,
ana 10 further" TIC writer brings A IT,,
array OF statistics iu support OF DIS pc.i,~
which wll commend the attention ~ intol -.rtro.d.r
not their aoofp tauce Among lis statements. those
TIE condition OF the South al t1e present moment Will
found suggestive; "m Che South 20 app.r- tlat n.
growth Oh cities bias lot p. pac, w.h ile mc.a.e i,
population, With Tie tulrucy % concentration IN
other States Charleston, u 1900, was litl c.,gs.,.
in tine United states. AMI 30 1870 there a,ie tr.v,
towns of greater population. Bu, Redmond ADD N.v
Orleans alone excepted, t Is siil tie largest u ,
cotOu-pLntu- States, which border Oh ths scl ana biz
Gulf IN tils territ ~ Is presented many of the caaa
t.ristcs that distinguished Great Britain m tie tuned
Charles H. The towns arc Few and small ana -,parst4
by great d. tances. Their combined p3puia ou A4s j.
creased litte faster than tlc city Of PAadcp h d1s
Ing The last try year,, but la- not kept pace With ne
growth OF NcWIOr.' Tie great need az the EDatl,.s
tie opinion OF tie writer. s agricultural machinery. t
VIII DE LETT fatally IN the ira, by the great c.es Of lie
world unless IL finds means 10 create an agricultural
population. The working q the raw maeua. a. hone
might accomplish tie sired result; bI. n would DC
difficult to establish such ma industry uaui la
c.Auery Is more largely used iu TIE Production
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21
RRIEF NOTICES


"Chcrry Ripe" by Helen i. Mathers. author
o. Comm Tbro the rye" is the ltcst at on to the
TauyNEs series Of cheap Novel Extras" II IL re-.
printed from TcBD,e Bar oi whose pages u has been
for some time the principal attraction. The story Is
simple enough In outline, yet it H. told with such an
abundance OF Incident and dramatic art the descriptive
pa-lses varied md animated aud tn, character
drawing i often 80 distinct tIJt the interest OF tbc
reader Is strain d FROM the charming first chantr 10 me
exciting aud unexpected conclusion We arc led thfou IN
sup'rahuuddnce, perhaps of painful stones those who
rere in The luxury Of may certainly enjoy the pcr
pcStes aud sorrow the misconceptions and domestic
wrongs tne wrciohcd love, hate maduess, d,corI OF
which pretty and provoking Mgnon Is The inpnc.ut
cause bat asoni1ns the general spirit the story is
the last page mikes am 'nd for much that has gon. be-
fore. The action takes place IN London In Paris and I'm
Eu-a rural towns ana i illustrated b. capital sketches
OF ~ceneNu bits OF local color. winch have the IN ri c
not OBTAINING MS too long from tn movement OF events
Indeed the author has the gitt. which many authors
ldck, u telling story clearly AMI amply aud yet t. Ing
81 fast Tie least satisfactory part oi Cherry Ripe" To
taste Is the character OF Mmon, who meant Tor a
fascinating creation uf ethereal DWELLINGS, and innocence
but becomes cold. unreal aud grocsqur. Whatever the
faults of the book bo. however, weakness aud dull
ncss not among them.
-" Golden songs of Great Poets" Sarah H. Leg.
gctU II tine title Of dainty holiday volume con
si-Iing oi -x original poems, by Wendell Holmcs Long
fellow, Bryant. whittier, Lowell and Baylgd Tay-
lor with nlustrsiious by nirlcy. Moran Hart
FredericAs. -mii,, AID McEntec. selection l. of
iricI 10 the spirit OF reverence icr the American poets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21
HARPER.

The number opens with lively descriptive
patr on Journey from Dresden to Prague, and especial
~ devoted TO tire wonders and cariOSues Of the ancient
capital OF Bohemia The sketch abounds with interest
Ing historical details well pictures OF the quaint lie
OF tle modern city, and il written with great Yy"cly
aud graphic effect Life on broadway exhibits SeVer"
. ns Of interest IN chaotic metropolitan thorough
far. declaring that London shows nothing equal 10 H.
and Paris Itself can hardly ,IpiSs it, The writer grow"
ccstatic in some Of his dies rlptions, showing lively
fancy II not exact observations 1T has champaign
sparkle" he says seven in the parts where business j.
supreme its tread is elastic, baoyant, and Al
most rytlnnic ~ it follows the rattle AMI
roar Of the vehicles; and that rattle and
roar, made by the pressure OF hundreds OF
wheels and hOofs "a resonant pavement, are Ike the
crtscsad5 movement Of a heroic symphony" Dr. j. v.
Drlpcis scientific article Ia 4this number Is Of more
popular character usual describing his experiments
nrc.rd To the cause of the 01w Of zap IN plants ana
the circulation of e blood N animals. The admirable
sketches entitled "A YOUNG Americans Travels by
Mrs. Fremont brought 10 close in this number
much 10 the regret host readers who have been
greatly attracted by the picturesque character Of tie de-
tails ana the naive franbnoss of the narrative The
machine has several original poetcal contributions.
mostly from well known writers, and ia the abundance
ana beauty the illustrations il even surp"sses it6c
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ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN GREAT TlRErr

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The book contains critical notices OF the Italian, Fem
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Religion" walter Tn0npury's Oh aud New London
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whose nance arc tie tuoparc and s brought ont in
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Mr.. George w. Carleton Las enlarged and reprinted
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Acinrs" o.. Carleton cob the amusing Iilo col
lection Of drawings from lis travelling sketci-book
winch ne hrst gave 70 tie public several years afo
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tIc altyo which they mako fun, and many Of them
aic iuil O.! r.cy and delicious huIuOr.
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BOrH PUBLISHER And IMPORTER.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21

THE FLOOD OF YEARS. ~ WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
square l=mo. pp. 81. c. L. Futuan's sons.
The interest which belongs to this pathetic offer
ing Of one OF tho iilustrious seniors Of American
poetry cannot be enhanced by the splcndor Of the
outward adjoining" which graccs its visible form.
On opening the exquisite yolulc the eye is greeted
with the lfc-kc portrait Of thc venerable bard. be-
trayng no sign of abaied strength in connection
with the experience of years aud the wisdom Of age
This is followed by several scenes from the poem.
designed and engraved by Mr.. W J. Linton. whose
rare artistic -ft seems tO have found fresh nspira-
ton ia the consciousness of peculiar aud noble
theme Among the passa gos selected Tor illustration
from the poem is the description Of the variety OF
characters who disappear beneath the swcllings OF
the inevitable Hood
There they who tot,
And they who strive. and they who feast aud they
Who hurry 20 aud fro. The sturdy hind
Woolmau and deliver with the spade-aIe there.
Aud busy artisan beside ms bench.
And paIld student with his vrittcn roll
moment on the mounting bu!ow seeu-
Tie dlod sweeps over them aud they are gone.
There groul OF icyclcrs, whose urpws arc twined
with roses, uIc the toru0.t swell awhile.
And as they raise their flowing cups to touch
TIE cAukug brian TO bum ara wnrlcd beneath
The wave, and disappear | hear tur jar
o. beaten drums. ANA tluuders that break forth
From cannon, where Tie ads lutins bIi.Dw sends
W To the ,,ent long 1!rs OF armed men.
Tlat hurry 90 the charg. through flame and smoke
The torrent bear, them under, whelmei and hid
SLAYER and slain, ia heaps Of bloody foam.
Down go The steed and rider; the plmnrd chief
sinks VITA his followers, the head that wears
The imperial d,adom goes down beside
The fcou's with cropped aud branded cheek
Perhaps the finest conceptions of the artist have
been suggested by the following lines
sculptor yields
The chisel and the stricken marble giOws
10 beauty: - bis easel c1eef-tyei.
A painter stands nud sunshine at bis touch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-21
CONTEMPORARY.

Professor I. ". Newman contributes yIe'
orous paper Tic NARROWER" maintaining that PIs
lament should Doe inrIs,ad WiJh larger share u
responsibility in The dec IratoE OF war andthe conc.u
sion OF treaties the commences Of the Gospel OF john
maintained against an com rS By Professor 'yscAas
who asserts that the modern criticism which takes e
opposite side propose, ior acceptance historical mon
stro,ity nug is only the notorious au houty Of tho
cye-witnes and apostle from tho rs moment appealing
behalf of the book that could have opened tie way for
tue recognition OF a Gospel which departed 80 much
from tue received traditions of the evangelical. story
Professor Bau discusse, the Civil service Examination
scheme m Relation 10 sciences ana 20 Languages OF p
Ing Incidental view, of good deal Of interest on
scientific classification; The Characters Of Paltus
afford tine theme or admirable classical paper by Dr.
James Donaldson and among other important article, u
an essay ON The Sayeowuer and tie Turk" by PROBES
oor Goodwin smith, treating with just discrimination ~
the points of senblance between the present Russian
war and the civil war Of the United states