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The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

THE Russians are getting closer to Con-
stantinople all the same. They intend to be
on hand in case that English feet does at.
tempt to make trouble.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

EVERY regular attache OF the PRESS "a furnisbs,
With Card certificate couptersigned BY STANLEY T
Pullen, Editor. ALI railway, steamboat and bote
managers will confer favor upon us BY demandips
credentials of every person claiming to represent
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

The Southern Representatives make any
thing but handsome show in that matter of
the Southern postmasters and mail con-
tractors.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

REPRESENTATIVE DOUGLAS of Virginia
has pleasant way of coming into the House
drunk nearly every day.. He Is Democratic
Reformer.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
REAL ESTATE.
A Good Farm For Sale.

GITUATED in Cumberland on the line of the M.
- c. r. r. II miles from Cumberland Centre,
containing about 65 acres, with buildings thereon,
will be sold April 13, 1873, at ten O'Clock a. M. at
public auction unless previously sold at private SALE
Any information will be given BY the subscriber, on
the premises. Z. ID. MERRILL.
mar13 ood2W*
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Proposals tor Furnishing the City Of B0s-
Ion with Graaite Edgestones.

Proposals tor Furnishinx the City Of Bos-
son with Grauite Edgestones.
Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of
Supe tintendent of Streets, City Hail. Boston, until
Thursday, March 2s, 1873, TarelUe o'clock NJ. for
supplying the City of Boston with Granite Edge
stones to be delivered the streets during the year
1878 - ~ -.-.---,-
The stones 10 be seven inches in aoidth On top not
less than sic feet in length and of uniform DEPTH not
less than t,rety inches; to be straight ed Uith0t
Dind, and free from punches or depressions. To be
peen- hammered ON top. and three inches on back;
the top edges and surface to be true to line and
straight edge The front to be pointed and the ends
squared and iointed the entire depth Of the stone
Each and every stone to be equal, both regards
quality and fnjsh to the sample on exhibition in the
office Vt the Superintendent of Streets.
Proposals to state The price per lineal foot, deliv-
cred 10 such qnanes and upon such streets the city
proper, toxburs. South Boston, East Boston, Dor
chester, West Roxbury Brighton and Charlestown,
as may be designated from time to time by the Su-
perintendent of Streets Proposals may be made for
one or more of the above sections
The successful bidder will be required to give
bones with suretes satisfactory the Committee on
Paving for the faithfol performance of their contract
The right is reserved to reject any all proposals
Proposals to be indOrsed Proposals for Edge
stones" and addressed to
THOMAS j. WHIDDEN,
mchS lot Chai fman Committee on Paving,
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Proposals for Furnisbing the City Of B0s-
ton with Granite Paving Blocks.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the
Superintendent OF Streets. City Hall, Boston, until
THURSDAY, March 81, 1878, tiDetUe o'clock NJ for
supplying the city of Boston with Granite Pacing
Blocks during the year 1878 The stone to be equal
in quality to the best Cape Ann or Quincy Granite
and the blocks to be of the following dimensions and
specifications:
width, 3 IL to A iuches.
Length, To ches
Depth. = , to 4 ipcbes.
AU the edges to be sharp and straight, forming
right angles at their intersections both hoaizontaly
and uertic1tiy The faces to be straight split and
free from lunches or depressions Each and euery
block to be equal both as regards quality and finish
to the sample exhibition in the Office of the Super
intendent Of Streets and to be in every respect
isactory to the Committee on Paving and the Super
intendent of Streets.
Proposals to state the price per thousand blocks,
delivered on such wharves in the city of Boston as
may be designated from time time by the Superin-
tenient of Streets. Also the number of blocks
which the proposer will deliver PER month from the
first day OF Nav to the first day of November.
sample Of the blocks must accompany the pro-
posdI.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish
bonds with sureties satisfactory to the Committee
Paving for the faithful performance the contract.
Prof. osas to be indorsed proposals for Granite
Paving Blocks," and addressed to
THOMAS j. WHIDDEN,
mar7t21 Chairman Committe Of Paving.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
WANTS.


A BOY aged I5 or 16, who writes good hand and
n can come well recommended. Apply in person
between II and O'Clock p. m. to
E. RUSSELL & CO.
mh14d3t 31A Exchange St.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
FARM FOR SALE
AT A BARGAIN,

TINE Capt Jacob Merrill place.. in Kennebunk-
Il pot situated one mile from the village and P.
depot on Is. g. NJ z r. There are 28 acres III
tue farm. which is bounded in part BY Kennebunk
river, so that two-th,rds of the fences are saved.
The land is level aud nire for moving, will bear
good crops Of hay House OF 10 rooms all finished
ana convenient, cellar under the whole with brick
hoor to the same. Large barn. wood house, car
riage house ann pig sty, buildings INJECTED. Fine
well Of soft water near the door. The farm will be
sold ent re divided into three lots one of 13A
with the buildings, lo of III acres and one of
acre. If the same is not old before April 10th it
will then be offered at auction at 10 O'Clock a. m
For further particulars, terms &C., apply to
CHARLES WELLS on the premises. p O.. ad-
dress KeunebunkpoTt Me. feb25wtap1O.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
FOR SALE.

FUR SALE.
1 nEsIRABLE and elegant Hotel and
Elm IL Livery stable for sale. Business
E interests in California recurring my i'm
d6S5H mediate and personal attention have induc-
E4a, ed me to otter my hotel property. the
aearsport House. in Searsport, Me-,
for sale. This house is SO widely and favorably
known as not to require particular description.
Sufficient to say that the house is large and COM
modious with all modern improvements, and situat-
ed in one of the most pleasant and thrifty villages in
New England, and dong first rate business offers
extra Inducements as safe and reliable investment
for profitable and paying hotel business it is unsur-
passed in Maine The hotel and livery win be
SOLD separate or together desired. Shall sell on or
before May 1st next Correspon ience invited as to
prices terms &c, Personal examina tion of the prop
erty preferred. Come and see W. H. MATHEWS.
mar12 d2m
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
For Sale.

For Sale.
nN Oak Street near Ocean Street, Deering, two
" new houses, 8 rooms, bath room, pantry and
closets These houses thoroughly built, and will
be sold at great bargain. Also 20 house lots for
sale very low. Terms to suit Inquire on the prem
ises of j. P. TYLER,
marI3 DIV
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

A man with from 5000 to S4OO can
make $3.50 to $500 per month, money
fully secured, rs our sole agent in any
city in Maine. In legitimate. per-
maDent, and easily established business.
Full Investigation solicited
BOTKIN& VAIL,
226 Washington St.. Boston Mass.
mar13 d3t
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
Tenement Wanted.

TN central and desirable location, not far from
L Congress Square, consisting of eight or nine
rooms, with modern conveniences Can wait few
weeks if necessary References first class. Address
.RENr" Press Ofice' mh13dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

Wanted to Exchange for Farms,
GEvERAL houses and lots. in Portland, now
- rented and paying good lsterest. For further
particulars apply TO N. s. GARDNER, Real Estate
Agent, No. ~ Exchange Street. mar6eod2w*
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
Wanted.

EyARM wanted within or 5 miles of Portland in
Il exchange for New Brick House in Portland.
Apply to F. F. FLANNEkY,
fe1ltf No. 3 Preble st. City.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

NITY property for Farm in the Country. "A
" house and 1--WE tenemenfs, and let
with about 5000 feet Of land. viii rent
well, and likely to advance in value, Apply to
E. UPHAM, Exchange Street.
feb25 eod1m
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
HOTEL TO LEASE.

The New England House, Portland, Me,
Address AUG. P. FULLER,
de28dtf Portland. Me.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

For Sale.
A FARM pleasantly situated, 81 miles from Port
"A land in Falmouth, on the old Yarmouth road
near Graves Hill 1t contains 65 acres good two-story
house of 10 rooms hard and soft water in house. barn
4Ox50 stable 20x39. Cuts about 25 tons of hay For
further particulars enquire Of ALBERT j. MER-
RIT,I, on the premises, deI5eodtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
House for Sale.

House for Sale.
A NICE house Tor sale very low, if applied for
n soon. Terms easy. Or will be leased for a
term Of years, to good careful family. Inquire Of
E. f. UPHAM,
mar9dtf or SMITH GAGE s. co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

year, II paid in advance AT $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch Of space, the
length of column, constitutes square"
81 81 per square, daily first week: rs cents per
week after; three insertions less, 90, continu
ins every other day after first week. so cents.
Halt square three insertions less. 70 cents; one
week, Sl.o0; 50 ceuts per week after.
( SP cIAL NOTICES. one third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs'' and "AUcTIoN
SALES" SO 90 per square per week; three insertions
or less $i.50.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STAT
PRESS" (which has a large circulation in every part
OF the Sta e for 81 90 per square for first insertion,
and 80 ce per square for each subsequent insertion
Address all communications to
POR LAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,
Published every day (SundaYs excepted) by the
p PUB LISHING co.
AT ios EXCHANGE ST.. PoRrLAN
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance. To
nail subscribers Seven Dollars Year If paid in ad.
vance.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15

DOOMS in Harrington Block, on Congress street
II now occupied by DR.. Tasker. Possession given
January 1. Inquire OF JOHN G. PROCrER,
SO Exchange street.
oc20 dtf
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
TO LET.

To be Rented.
A VERY desirable front room, with large alcove.
"A Bath room upon same floor. Apply at
jan7dtf 606 CONGRESS ST.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
To Let

1.-TWO Tenements on Clark Street, No. II. In
Il quire Of JOHN SWEETSIR, 5 Neal Street.
The Portland daily press., 1878-03-15
TO LET.

WITH or without the furniture, the house No. "a
w Park street. now occupied by L. D. Shepley.
For further information inquire at Office of Portland
Water Co. Plum street. mar1ld3w
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
DIED.

BRADY On Friday June es at his late resiene is7
East 4si Il Michnc Brady. native OF tie county
Meath. Ireland. aged ~ wears
The relatives and iends at the family are respectfully
invited 10 nit nj The funeral Monday July from st
AEhc-s Church ga ST. between 81 and Lexington avs
where solemn lh will be- celebrated tor the re.
st Of his soul Al l0s NJ and thence to Calvary Gem.
80
hREESE AT r!nekneyville H. June 20 the Hon
sidney Brecse Of the Illinois supreme Court iused 10
years, native OF Mhlteshuro. Ontiia county n Y
speaker Of the Illinois Legislature Major u to Black
hawk war ana United states senator the full term
from March I. 1913
cH AfffE In seekcnk, Mass. June %, sarah chaTce
aged ~ wears
MORTON In Troy. y. June 20 Mrs Julia Ann Nor.
ton ~ the SAN year OF her age, widow John Nor.
ton. Jr. Oi New York
SMITH AT Hath On the HUDSON. June ~ tie Rev.
john smith, A NJ aged ~ years
TITUS On saturday morning. June 80. after Ins
ana severe illness. snrahJ the beloved vile Of o,Ah
Inu, aud Daughter ., John Farrell, aged q. years l
month AMI ~ days
Relatives and friends Of the family arr respcc,frv m
Nhed 10 attend The funeral nom her late residence. b
Madison st on Monday afternoon NJ O'Clock.
WINTERS On saturday, June 20, 1875. Mr., Il Win.
tcrs, IN the 10Th Of her
Relatives amt friends OF the family. and those of htr
soninlaw James Brady. are respectfully tuy1i,d to
attend the funeral nom her late Residence. ai Madison
St IN Tuesday. Inl, > 1874 at "a, 4 NJ Jhcncr L.. So
MarY's Church. where solemn hg d mas wa un,T
tor the repose Of her soul nerncnt at Caivur, conl
terry Relatives and friends kindly requested NJ 20
send flowers
WHITE In Phiadclpha, June 2s sarah. aidiw u
Robert Whit, aged - years
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
THE BARON JAsMuND's SUICIDE.
His Brain Unpoi.ed by the breaking OF .
Marriage Engagement.

Ifrr-frefn
The body of Il supposed suicide was found
on the Grent Western Railroad track near Ko-
maka Ont. Can. on Friday night last. 1t is
w e Si r3 man aoGg 90 YEAR, 81 ssr IN the nat
hearing the words Chicago. Wabash avenue
g4 w WI cb' n2ibhr'1 mr. iH@nd LADY, small
IN large diamonds, Il small ring with an emer-
AID Stone, and II wedding ring marked II. V.
/, to VI. H., May ~ 1875 and the photograph
Of a young lady
A reporter called at 027 Wabash avenue last
evening and the family recognized the man as
the Baron Theodore Won Jasmund editor of
the Detroit TolkSbidH. whom the DIES pitches pub
lshed saturday announced as missing. Allthat
the family know about him Is this:
lie was ~ years Of Hgn and had been In this
country sixteen years: His brother is secra-
i,ary Of the Emperor Williams Cabinet aud the
by the charms OF a Mrs. Overtom' a book can
vasser, widow Of Detroit. lie proposed aud
receive some money from Europe, and then
they would be married. lie made formal set
tlemcnl upon her, AMI all went well until the
widow began TO fear that she had been deceived.
ms the money did not arrive. She came to Chi
caEo Ia corsu.i with old friends. she stayed
three weeks. Frequent letters passed between
h"r and her noble betrothed, and shn fnnlyan-
nouneed 10 him that she had concluded not to
marry him. and departed. II seems that in the
mean time the Baron had given instructions to
nav" the expo ted packages OF money forward
ed 10 the place Whrre his lady love WIS staying.
ana sue had no more thhn started Tor Grand
lGplds hHlOrc two packages arrived hVoNproSs,
one containing $500 and the other 81 600.
II WIS then that this letter was written 10 tho
Tilted lover. Informing him Of The arr val of the
packages. and also OF the presence there uf AL
ms lrttfrs ANA presents To the idlr, Raise widow,
advising Am Ia come in p'lson and reclaim
20 I'M, rs Mrs. ONeron had left tue latter with
thut request.
Baron Jismund came in answer to the letter,
90 Nrdnrsl"y wst. and pnt NJ In the Woo iruif
Hotel, lie called AT the house on "Wednesday
ynd Thnrsday afternoons, and was utterly east
down hy the caMmiiy lie could not be con
sOlrd Tor the loss Ol the widow. and said that lac,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

CAtharine Donovan. a comey woman, thirty
years ut age. arrested Yesterday while AT
tempting 10 drown herself from the second street bridge
In tlc police station She said she tired ct life. About
year ago her husband deserted her IN England ami
she came to tins country IN search Ol INN. She tailed Ia
Mud HIN, ami went 10 work tins city Francis Sius
A. Whose employ She had been for some nine months
While thuscmpoNed size nude the acquaintance cot Pat
rick casey OF South Troy AMI she alleges that under
promsc ui mArriHpc shc lived with INN tor several
months and They had house furnished with the tntru
non OF being welded soon aud settling down. Sunday
last she visited Patrick hut he hnd married another
woman and th, furniture gathered tad been transferred
with the an, cuOns OF Pat Hence Iatharme decided to
end her lite.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

LOvE-BI' KNELL In ~ Paul's Episcopal Church
New Albany, Ind juno ~. hy the Rev Jessie Il Rick,
NJ H. Miss Emma Hsknrll. the daughter o the Hon.
,"nftc bieknrlL { from the NV ALBANY district,
Babylon n j
MoSSIlAvEN In syracuse, n Y. June IL by the
hrN - Haven " d. III. D. Chancellor OF Syracuse
lnlNrrsitN assisted hN the Rev & r Of Mcckicn.
burg. \ Y. Charles NJ Moss, Professor the tlroek
Language amt IeraiUfe IN the llinois Wesleyan Uni.
Nrr'iiy AT Biot-t1u. NJ ant Miss Frances Haven,
sou and daughter the officiating cergymen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
Spttml notltts.
RUPTURE RADICALLY CURED.
wnAr ROWE rARurR, WRITES.

To the Editor ~ the 81 Ifr, Globc Dcmo,ra'.
haNius been afflicted with rupture aud suffered from
rue NC Of irn,srs g. protect H. was hapIy inturod 70
call 1T silrrmans office, south 18th ST. 81 L,u. nom
reading his hdNcrusemrnt IN the Christian AdForafc
has afforded me world ot Subtraction ho,ie- hnviuI
has never tern runturci Pour months has. u.ed mo-
support A. have 200 mood tor any.
Ihhs having proved Nnrrman's method rcaiin- run.
tire success, as we'll ~ having proved tlc ia, q
trus.cs On be both annoy ing aui iWuriou. iprl II any
duty tn suffering humanity 10 make Those thiugs know ~
utnr hope that utior. ana ted may secure a., rcstcf'
uou and happiness which now ruloN.
conveyed an words
And another great 1iylnil;c Is that durin- she iimo ~
Treatment was enabled tu he active iu husiiess
Nhit D, farming mot h|n'htn- from any tack aud 50
have Gtn" ou sn'r discontinued fir application -
sherman > rrwullrs without being cnn-IHu. from any
symptoms. thiti Dad ever been rlpturrd From his
cundln0 - u tius irri ASSURANCE uf 10, ig per
rrN sound, and that can do grritcr favor Ia those
wh"aro 'uptWpd than recommend 10 their cor.dera
Ton StnrnnfI.- treatment / J ROWE
ttsrRAliA Mo-. Feb ~ is7S
Sfnmniilod rupture cannot take place under Dr.
sherman h treatment
Ccipt of ten cent.
br Shoru1u. conalrr, the circumstances oi the m.
u'hl A. WEI IsIl~ ease Doc his charge oi treatment
lytsNhhl 80 Uuitu". rs,t.N
Patient, trom On" country can receive treatment aud
leave fur home
REMEMBER rNINrIrAI OFFICE
~ Az. NI.N YORK
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
ski-m,.h between soldier. aud Civilians.


A correspondent writing from Fort Ewell de-
ttils night between squad oi clifu~ AMI parts of
soldiers VINO m,touN Vue auoi,r tor raiders The cut
lcns ran the soldiers pursuing. when the horse oN Mr.
Chtltrs gave ont hV di-nuuutrd and being armed IA
Winchester and revolver. and bonn. VcgA much a
cited. he fired upon the soldiers The soldiers hrr,ufuu
returned the nre and a shurp light rusird. thd, =,
Agan,t the fourteen The sRl result that CAiid, r.
WAS Nuunlrd vr Times. Elti OF arms Were hruk IT,
and annihtr wound. hiWo,I g. ho nil. WE received.
Grinders wounded one SOLDIER sho0uns truigh his
wrist, and klltd tliIec oi tAcir horses
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
Threatened Dismissal or r-sn,nry CIcrh..

WAsHlNGToN. Juno S0.-Thoro IS great con-
stcrnatiun amon the clerks n the froasury Denart, at
here over the threatened RnI OF the official axe To-.
morrow. nuulber oi female copyi-ts received their
walking papers Yesterday afternoon, It ~ reported
that over hundred di-ml9sals WI be- made
OF course No slnllu One at the twenty i've hundred
Treasury clerks reels under tile CIrCunIstAH
and nobody knows Who's loIt Will bc to no during tue
coming month
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

Retail Coth store IA the nrd states Ii the Old stand
kclhrH Alien, corner Ann ami William st, Pa tts pur
cnasnt then va Is there can have them made up
Euaran.te vi satAs tDry NJ -Air
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
Business llotlt,s.


is thief II ncgccts hygenic laws ant ,ut.il,
Is victims Sohoi.ni saws " Let mc if,..s. t'.s "A
Of your mouth frncrnsiinauon WHISPER. Wat ;i
your teeth need alliug Break this -lnvris
don't and keep Your masucators until old IT,, Co.,; it.i
once
procrsstina tor puts OF. and spaldng- Ge bod. on
forever.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

Have you tried the perfection blend OF
Mocha aud Java Coffee 900 elias, AR,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01
MARINE INrELLIGHS0a

sfSi,ffVt Al.dANAr--rfs MY.
sunrise. " sun so's.... ai,Aonn sets -
uuii NAlfR-rui> nav
sandy Hook 90 GuV lAaut. % ~ lluA date 10 80
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

Neither drusged, Hauorcd. nor wa,cred-Dr
lnefhLls puie Nnos from c q olnn pulmi lant lId.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

With powerful dyspepsia an try int bland hut
searching specific MiA 81 Magnes,a All druggists
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

arrived, ant the fruits OF KNOWS ia~'1. t~. laf.
md cnterpriso DISPLAYED ~ III iumit .l- Do.
hes summer Hat prorurthle AZ a. if"IdNH n'He
fnth AVenur Hotel aud IA all The ir4!litt 500
Union, OF kNDNS agents Those Wiu tisslt &C., lt 80
fashion must secure white hat OF kNOX. r.c,.si
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

The mother dads - faithful r,-ud 90 MRS.
WINsLOM's sOpfiliNG SYRUP 2ic,a 90 lo:.i,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

s"nt board ~ iaN ,rH cr1r> without sIrknussi
trans flathu~h AN Hrpih VA AMI LoX Islau1
Cay daily D.YO A Al anu .SUP N
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

Pomeroy'- Elastic Kuptu-e Hell .. the hcst
lnss without meta springs Price, 81. 1iJ Broaaway.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-01

knox's Nhits summer Hat. AS.
ID LlLuLlN-IA NM MN. ANL..-.... -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-17

line have been and are contracting for all the
freight In sight. The O. b. Church Is overdue,
but will probably pass up during the night.
CAIRo, Jan. t2-Capt. Dugan tells me that he
and Diver Burfiss have perfected an invention
that cannot fail to raise the heaviest towbOats
and sternwheel steamboats, that have we'll nigh
defed the methods usually employed. They
feel that they are now masters Of the situation,
aud believe that they will not lose boat here
after.-[Walt.
Memphis Avalanche, January 10:
The Dean came UP near noon Of sunday, with
hhds sugar. II sacks cotton and sundries,
crossed over the river to take on Q lot OF oil.
cotton and other freight. and came back to the
wharf in the evening. The Dean leaves for New
Orleans to- morrow afternoon.
The james Howard came UP from New Or
leans late Sunday. and also returns south to-
morrow. She brought 32s bbls molasses. 81 hhds
sugar, 6 hhds cocoanutS. so bbls oranges ana
sundries.
One of CARROTS barges IL to be loaded with
corn and truck at Wolf Island. twenty miles be-
low Cairo.
The stt amer Illinois, on her way up. and the
Hard Dash bound down, collded at daylight
Sunday morning near Island GO. about 100
miles below here. The Hard Dash struck head
on, losing her jachstaffs and forward rigging,
while the Illinois was hit on the starboard
lower guard forward Of The boilers and was cut
into her hull Her guards we're considerably
torn and the boat made narrow escape from
destruction Capt Cummings was pilot on duty
on the Illinois, while Jack Porter was mt the
wheel OF the Hard Cash. Both are first class
pilots. The Illinois will repair and be ready
for duty In time to leave this evening.