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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
PORT or ALEXANDRIA, JUNE 2!

Sun rises .......... 80 Sun SETS. ......... 25
: ARRIVED.
Steamer Sue. Baltimore to j Brodcrs II Co.
Schr Mary K Graham, Boston. to j i Agncw
& Co.
Srhr l. A Rose Washington, TO w f. !;mcot.
Schr butterfly, New York, to Smno! IL Perry.
CLEARED.
SlrJ w Thompson, Leonardtown, by FARoGd.
Sir Msttano, Nomiui, by j Brodcrs e Go.
Schr Charm Baho by T j Mohsfay Il Co.
Schr l. A Rose, Boston, by w a Srnoot.
Schr W Il Huston, Somorstt by lamp and
Bait Coal Go.
Sehr Jos Ru3d, Boston, by j 2 Agnow & Co.
PASSED UP.
Scbls Carrie Hart, Samuel G. Hart, Ueo H
Mills. 4 lice Belle and Emma & Edwards, all
from Eastern ports for Georgetown.
PASSED DOWN
Schfs Samuel G Hart, Providence; Horny
Adelbert, Boston Matthias Dunnock, Norfolk
Potomac. Rappahsnaock, Winnie LAWN, -,
from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schr S W Locke, from Washington for Now
London. at N 2st.
Schr Clara E Simpson, hence, at Boston Dist.
Schr Skylark, for Georgetown, sailed from
Bath 10Th.
Schr Daniel Brown, Fall River for George
town, sailed from Dutch Island Harbor 10Th.
Schr Emma Aery, from Georgetown, at Fall
River 18Th.
Schr Stephen Morgan, for Georgetown, sailed
from Fall River 18TH
Schrs Mary Froeland, for this port and
Oceanus from Georgetown, sailed from Now
New London ooh.
Schr Fl Congdon, for this port, sailed from
Providence 10Th.
Schr Mary Stsndish, from Georgetown, load
ed with coal and bound to Boston, which put
,,.Iz D.. - IL.
miles below WolfTrap light, in the Chesspeak g
bay. on Sunday night, and is damaged to the
amount Of $780, She will be repaired and pro.
coed on her voyage in few days THE previ.
Gus account merely stated that che had sprung
her bowspritl
Schr Ella NJ Pennell from Cheverie for this
port. wrecked on West Quoddy Head, was tax en-
10 Calais June 81 from Lubec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

MILITARY ORGANIZATION. we arc ploaS e'
to learn that an effort is on toot,sWlth E.roos
probability of entire success 10 orka" a;,;os
military company 10 this city: but lew s sIov
are without military organlzal9o, aut n r"rn,
apdria has the material. 10 Abundance, !; 'o' nu
as fine company as can be muS'Gieu ~ - h.
city in the State or out OF IT, l: ~ The
hoped that our young men viii u5.te 10 , ;I
effort with aacrty, and that the older oD'S VIII
give them support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

ms-The members of Andrew jackson Lodge,
No. 100, A. +. u A. NJ are hereby notified TO
be- present st a called communication to De heid
to. morrow Sunday afternoon, At 4t o'clock,
for the purpose Of attending the funeral of our
late brother, Matthew UBrien. Members of
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No r. and al
Masons in good standing are invited to be pre-
sent. BY order Of the w. M.
II l. K ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
EDUCATIONAL.

VIRGlN1A AGRICULTURAL AND ME.
CHANICAL COLLEGE.
Tho Seventh Session begins AUGUST 10Th,
1878. Instead of 1872 State students, as hereto
fore 2C0 will be received free Of charge for tut
ton. Board in messes costs S. month
Apply for appointments as State students. or
for Catalogue, to G. Il. c. MINOR, Pres't.
je 17-eolm Blacksburg, Va
OF Summer
~ Law Lectures (nine weekly begin 18th
July 1878, and end 18th September. Have prov
cd of signal use. -lst to students VINO design
to pursue their studies at this or other Law.
School; ID, to those who propose 10 read
privately; and Sd, to practitioners who have not
had the advantage Of systematic instruction.
For circular apply (P. 0. University of Va }
John L. Minor Prof. Com. and Stat Law
my q colin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

Rr,pHAyEN INSTITUTE. The patrons anu
fx;onds # Relle Haven Institute will be nIeascd'
to learn that Mr.. Garter Hage' 'i is.aa ovnr.
q teacher of known abilities anu 's,sJ p rn
Renee, will be associated with Nlr: W. =; ;n.r rno
10 the conduct Of this ola lnsltutiou ~ t. "chon
the next season. we DespeaS p' Sent will
liberal patronage. Their advertisement "'
appear in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

THE LICENSE LAw.-As will be = seen e Dy
not; m elsewhere the Commissioner Of Reverb /,
has ' returned tho names of those ,I to W., wRG al
bese not upon said list and who fail to &c, G1%e
forward ' forthwith aud pay for theirs WIN % %
repcrted by the treasurer for indictment 1s an'
S fvpV' this beipg the requirement of the LAY"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

AN UNQUIET DEATH.-Lawrenco Murray
the old oolored wood sawyer who was stricken
with paralysis on the street fG" days ago. I,e'
nrsv;ous to his death a colorcd man named
William Douglas, who lives in the same build
w. made an assault upon his. Douglas, wife
Id daughter, and the sbrieks aud screams OF
~ atte1 and the noise of the furniture, Knocked
Jown and broken in the melee, awakened and
eycited the whole neghborhood. aod aIarmco
onJ scandazed the watchers By the dying man
bedside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
MEETING OF EN CONFEDERATE So

MEETING OF En- CONFEDERATE Sol
DIERs AND SEAMEN.-An adjourned meeliug
OF ex.Contederate soldiers and seamen will be
held next week, of which due notice will be
given in the Gszette. for the purpcs, OF
making arrangements for the decoration of the
graves of their comrades, whose remains are
inferred in the cemeteries adjacent to the
city, and also to form an organization, with
the object Of offering annually this tribute of
respect to their me no1Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

The excursion of the NJ. E. Church n, sd dec;i
School, to Marshall Hall, yesterday c,,nS;derabIy
edly successful, the receipts being 'onS'u'' "''
larger than anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

MAYORS OFFICE. Harriet Lawson, color
ed. charged with stealing sundry articles of
clothing from G. H. Smith, was found guilty
and locked up for sentence.
Champ Garter. colored, upon complaint of
bis wife, charged with disorderly conduct, was
dismissed, the complainant not appearing to
testify
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

Observation-Disclosures are 10 progress
at Pennington, Nd, for large tournament to
be held there during the early part OF next
month. A large number ef knights have al.
ready enrolled their names. and it is expected
that the affair will BIO most agreeable one
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
DOG LICENSE

Persons owning or intending TO keep any ami
NAL of the DOG KIND are informed thst the
Auditor is now ready to issue licenses at 81 Is
for male dogs and 81 Is for female dogs.
Parties interested will please procure the usual
license without further notice.
AUDITORS OFFICE.
Alexandria, Va June 10th. 1878. [lOt
DRIDGEWATER, HORNBAKER AND
ID CAMERON MILLS NEW PROCESS
FAMILY FLOUR for sale by
ie13 ALLEN G.. HARMON.
OF ~ 50 CENT CORSETSl
iaG FERGUSON s. BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

FORT FooTE TO BE ABANDONED --Major
Breckenridge who visited Fort Foote yesterday,
on tour Of Inspection. states that it will 10
all probability be abandoned in short time, as
it is embraced in the twerty five forts which
are to be vacated during the month Of July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, June =. lS7S.-The
receipts on Change to-day were light and tho
feeling in the IN srket continues depressed. The
first new Wheat brought hero this season Was
offered to-day but sold on private terms; the
quality was inferior; sales Of old at 100. Corn
sold at IS for white, and Sd and IS for yollow
Small sales of Rye and Oats 81 and So respec-
lively.
COAL REPoRT-The following is a report Of
the receipts and shipments Of coal during the
al a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

CoLoRED MAsoNs-At meeting of the
Universal lodge Of oolored Masons held 10 the
Alfred street school house, last night, the fol.
lowing officers were installed: David Jones,
Master; r. H. Lylos, s. w.; e. ?. Douglass,
J. w.; G. ?. HeBry, Secretary; Wm. TripIett.
Treasurer; j. w. Watson, Tyler S. g. Dundas,
s, D.; J, Nick, Ware, j, D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

HUNTING CREEK BRIDaE.-Ata meeting of
the Board of Supervisors Of Fairfax county Oh
Thursday. the contract for repairing Hunting
Creek Bridge was awarded to Messrs. Baker,
Bradshaw Il Co., Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
EXCURSIONS. PICNICS, 80
DON'T LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS.
STEAMED SUE,
Captain W. G. Geoshegsn,
STEA NJ Err SU e,

Will mako an excursion from Washington TO
Point Lookout (stoppng st Alexandria going
and returning) EVERY SATURDAY during
the season. Leave King street wharf at $50 p.
IN. on Saturday, and arrive at 3Os no. Monday.
Fare for round tr p 50.
For further information apply to j. Broders
Bro. Agents, Washington, D. Q. ie Ppm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY. -Messrs.
Green & Wise sold to-day by public auction,
under decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexan'
dri. county, the farm formerly owned by ).
Dix Mills. aoj oinog the Ivy Hill Cemetery. and
containing about S acres, to DR.. ID. n Rust,
for the sum of S 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

Mother says the baby is fretfuL but il the
baby could talk, it would say it had pain. Re
litve the pain by giving DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup al innocent but cffectual remedy. -
Price 25 cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

RETAINED LErTER.-Letters addressed to
J. w. Parker. Washington, d. g., Judith S.
Robinson. NJ. R. Page. Somer's Point, n. j.;
4. Vanderherchen. Philadelphia, Pa. and Mrs.
Sarah Allen, no postofice direction, are de-
tanned in the postof6ce here for want Of post
age and better directions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

80 RIS REFINED SUGARS bought
~ the decline. onpa RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
ElGUnf SfHeV!kie9.

Rock Creek, at. Georgetown, Is so filled with
mud that i; las been necessary for The canal
CONF ary TO order their steam drsdge TO that
pOiut to clear it Cui before boats cin pass 1t
is expected that the work will be completed by
to day at noon.
Three steam lhreshrg m.chiocs aud the
necessary equipments, the property OF Mr.
SAMUEL Pullman, were drawn into the city this
morniog, aud exhibited at the intersection Of
Cameron ard Royal streets, whore they ettrac:.
ed considerable attention.
A large painting OF The steamer Sue, execut-
ed by Mir. s. Il. Shnman, Tor the company to
which she belongs, ii 90 exhibition IN The
widow Of ". ". Adams store, Cd King
street.
Mr.. L. i. Berkeley, aon of Postmaster Berk-
ley of this city, was thrown from his horse, at
Ccntrevillc, last week, and badly, though not
seriously, injured
Jameson & Collins have gone into bank
ruptcy, but will continue operations at their
foundry. as trustees.
The Finance Committee Of the City Council
will meet to night for the purpose OF settling
the accounts CT tho past year.
The first lot of new wheat received here this
season arrived to day By the steamer Matlano,
consigned to &. H. Robinson Il Sou.
The steamer Harry Lodor is undergoing the
necessary preparations for Inspection, whioh
takes place Monday moro!ne.
Extensive repairs are III progress upon the
whalr at Fort Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22


BALTIMORE June 22.-Virginia 6s, old, 25i
do deferred 44 Virginas, consolidated, 59S i;
do 81 series % due coupons 624. Cotton quiet;
middlings III. Flour dull and unchanged.
Wheat-Soutbern dull and steady; Western
spot higher; futures steady; Southern red lO0a
liz do amber l15sll7; No Western winter
Corn-Southcrn dull; Western steady and firm
Southern white IS; Western mixed spot and
Juno dG4 July 4G! Aug 475; Sept 4si steamer
3q4i. Oats scarce, firm and higher; Southern 80
ABS; Western white 33a33i; do mixed -. Rye
quiet and firm; good to primo G5a5s. Hay
steady and unchanged. Sugar shade lower at
81 sHs Coffee dull and nomiually unchanged.
Wbiskey quiet at Sl.0S.
NEW YORK, June 22-Stocks heavy. Money
2!3,. Cold 1UJa, Flour du and heavy. Wheat
dull and tal cent lower. Corn iai cent lower
and dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

C11GAR CURED SHOULDERS choice re-
y ceivod to-day by 1c MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

gesy- AN EI.EuANr SroCI; o. SPRING AND
Summer Boots SID Shoes Tor Gentemen'H wear
at WADDEY's. 10 kag 81 ,t!o1n W.. Zap o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

say- EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOES
very cheap n
rnv2l lEADD9:I's, no King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

1t is pretty generally conceded that Lodllle's
Headache Specific is the only reliable medicine
known for the cure of headache. Sold by every
druggist 10 Alexandra. Ask for Durang 5
rheumatic Remedy, for rheumatism. 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

St. Joseph's Church, on Sixth Avonuc, n.
Y, has large and wealthy congregation; lts
pastor, the Rev. Father Farrell, a faithful SER
want, known by his works, testiies to the Won
derlul curative properties of Giles Liuimcut
Iodidc Ammonia in naammatory rheumatism,
pains in the joints or loius, for it gives Instant
relief.
Dr. GILES. 120 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial size 25 cents.
Sold by f. S. Leadbeater & Bro. Send for
namph]et
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

DECEIVED THIS DAY-Three half chests
~ ofvery fine Gunpowdor Tea
myS W. A. JOHNSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

Remember this, that when you buy can OF
DooLEY's YEAST PowRER you take 20
chances, for it is warranted absolutely pure,
full strength and full weight, and it cannot fall
if properly used, to produce the most positive
and satisfactory results; not only 10 biscuits,
rolls, mutIiUs aud fancy cakes, but 10 all kinds
Of batter, grddle cakes az well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

% MATS EXTRA FINEOLD BROWN
W JAVA for sale low by
my29 &. VIM. RAMSAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. WnsIow )
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves vino
collie, regulates the bowels, cures dyscntery and
diarrh CA, whether arising from tecthlog or
other causes. An old and we'll tried remedy.
. cents bottle. lt GE-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

CUGARS ARE LOWER AT
~ McBURNEY s. SONS,
je3 166 and 10 KIM st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22
EA.NAL COMMERCE.,

CHOICE NEW CROP PORTO RICO MO
~ LASSES received to-day by
ia 6 j &. MILRIIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

~I,ETNESOAP received to-day BY 11pN
I hhl,SS IL ' J. G. MILBURN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

DOACHES ROACHES! ko ~: ~ ssIo hv
II USE the Italian lnsee5 f1Tqeis ~ HA sIf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

THEAP FLOUR-RAMSAY is selling
~ very low to cose out his stock of Flour.
NV %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

~ANTON GINGER, fresh at usAy,s
u INV -------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

A1OTICE-ONE CENT BOTTLE OF
~ PERFECTED BUTTER COLOR will
answer for Fifty pounds OF Butter. For sale by
w. F. CREIGHTON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

r1REsH TEAs-newo cro o p uSlSS & s6 NV ns
Il uFeS' lCG and 10 King s!reet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

BANK STATEMENT.-Now York, June d
The statement of the associated banks, issued
from the clearing house to-day, shows tho fol-
lowing changes:
Specie, decrease. ............... 20}5500
Legal tenders, increase 2.9t4 600
DEPOSITS, decrease. .............. DOL, 100
CirculaLion decrease ........ ..........". I3OCJ
Reserve. increase -. ...... ......... 1,02S 715
The banks now hold SlG, le9 SO IN excess ot
the legal renulrements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

gyy- NOTUUNG SHORT oil UomistakabIe bene.
fits conferred upon tens OF thousands OF sufferers
could originate and maintain tho reputation
which AYERS SAEsArARII.I.A enjoys It's u
compound Of tho best vegetable altorsslVes. win
tie Iodiies OF Potassium and Iron, and Is the
most ciisctual Of All remedies for scrolulous,
rrercurisl or blood disorders. Uniformly sue
cessul and certain in its remedial efccLs. il pro.
duccs rapid and complete cures of Scrolula,
Sores, Boils. Humors, Pimples. Eruptions, Skin
Diseases ard al! disorders arising from lmpurlty
of the blood By its invigorating effects it al
ways relieves and ofton cures Liver Complaints,
Female Weaknesses and Irregularities, ana Is 8
potent ronewer of vitality. For purifying the
blood it has no equal. 1t tones up the system
restores and preserves the hoslih and impsrts
vigor and energy. For forty years it has been
in extensive use, and is to-day tha most available
medicine for tho suffering sick anywhere. Il. -
Lead heater s. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-22

rI1RY our NEW ST &. p. rEA-vcry nice.
NV &. WIN. RAMSAY.
Urine LEMONS and ORANGES at
NH II j. T.. s. T.. MILBURN s,
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Books Received.

10 Hampden. Lord Burleigh. BY Ma
uley. Half-Hour Series. Paper, 133 pp., rs
nts. New York: Harper s. Brothers. Portland:
Loring, Short g. Harmon.
The Mistory of a Crime; the Testimony of
an Eye-Witness. By Victor Hugo. Paper,
illustrated, 103 pp., 25 cents. NewYork: Harper
q Brothers. Portland: Loring, Short s. Harmon.
Joi0 Milton. Lord Byron. BY Macauley.
Half-Hour Series. Paper, 1876 pp., rs cents. New
York: Harper s. Brothers. Portland: Loring,
Short & Harmon.
A History of England i'm the Eighteenth
Century By W. Z, H. Lecky. Cloth, two vol
umes 62s and 6ss pp., s5. New York: d. Apple
ton & Co. Portland Bailey s. Noyes.
Letters of John Keats to Fanay Br awne.
Written in the years 1919 and 1920, and now given
from the original manuscripts. New York: Scrib-
ner, Armstrong s. Co. Portland: Loring Short s.
Harmon
A Law Unto Herself. A Novel. By Rebecca
Harding Davis, author of "waiting for the YER
dict" &c., &c. Cloth, 50 pp., so cents. Philadel-
phia: ]. B. Lippincott & Co. Portland: Loring,
Short s. Harmon.
Two Tales of Married L. ife. Hard to Bear
By Georgiana M. Craik. A True Man. BY NJ.
G. Sterling. Paper, 11s pp., 80 cents. New York:
Harper q Brothers. Portand Loring, Short g.
Harmon.
Fieid-marshal Count molflse's Letters
from Russia. Translated from the German by
Grace Bigelow. Hslf-Hour Series. Paper, 1871 pp.,
% cents. New York Harper & Brothers. Pert
land: Loring, Short s. Harmon.
History of the English People. By John
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England under Foreign Kings. 1O7I-12i4; The
Charter, 12O4-129l; The Parliament, 1ss7-i461.
With eight maps. Cloth SIG PIP, $3.50. New
York: Harper s. Brothers. Portland Loring,
Short s. Harmon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-16
Magazine Notices.

The atlantic Monthly for March sparkles
with unusual brilliancy, owing perhaps to the
fact that the GALAXY has fallen into 1t. With
six sonnets and a strangely prophet, poem en-
titled The White Gar, by Lonsfellow; an
apotheosis of thai gallant soldier, William
Francis Bartlett, by Whittier, who denomi-
mates him the 'more than Sidney of our day."
Good Times, by George Parsons Lsthrop, and
Winter, by O. L. Cleveland, Timely and pleas
ing poems,-the department of poetry shows
what the French would call enlbarras de rich
esse. The department of fiction is similarly
strong containing three chapters of Dstmold,
Mr.. w. H. Bishops popular serial; The Lost
Lover, touching story of New England Life,
by Miss Sarah o. Jewett; The Loves of Alonzo
Fiz Clarence aud Rosannah Eshetop, by
Mark Twain in his peculiar vein; and The
Adirondacks Verified, No. I'LL, wherein
Charles Dudley Warner relates with delicious
humor his Fight with Trout Mr.. John J..
Piatt contributes paper on Edmund g. Sted-
man and his Poetry, aud Mr.. Howells q sketch
of the celebrated French poet of the last cent
ury, Jean Francois Marmontel. The third
Open Letter from New York, by Raymond
WestbrooB, treats of the metropolitan theatres
and the present tendency 20 the romantic
drama. The more solid AMI instructive articles
are Arthur Venner's portrait of James Fszy,
The Ring-Politician of Switzerland brief
sketch of Victor EmmsnuePs Political Work,
by William Chauncy Langdon; The Staff of
the United States Army, by Assistant Adiu-
taut-General Robert Williams, U. S. A., an
argument for promotion BY merit instead of by
seniority; and, very apropos to the present
rage for pottery, Edward II. Knights profusely
illustrated article on the Drinking Vessels, Pots
and Pans of Uncivilized Nations. The polit-
ical article is By the late Gideon Welles, who
gives ia a .ha,ac:eristc way an account of The
Opposition to Lincoln, in 1861 The Contrib
utors' Club is bright and lively, and the writer's
discuss the Indian Q iestion; He'll; The Lord
Hicks Marriage; Photography; Tiles; The
Boundary Line between Poetry and Prose; sew
eral late novels and other matters. In Recent
Literature ara critical notices Of Johnson's Ori-
entail Religions; Caton's Deer of America;
George Sands Dsrnieres Pages, and other late
publications
The numbers of the Living Age for the weeks
ending February 8 aud 16 have the following
contents: The Ddtch in Java, by Sir David
Wedderburu, Fortnghtly Review; Schools Of
Minds and Manners, Blackwood; Erica, trans
lated for the L,uing Age from the German of
Frau Won Ingerseben; Lord Melbourne, Quar-
terly Review; Congregational Singing, Corn
hill; Mcleod of Dare, by William Black, from
advance sheets; The Death of Victor Eman-
uel, Spectator; Murder of Commissioner Fra
ser,-Delhi, 1885, a tale of Clrcumsiantial Evil
deace, Fraser; Baron Munchausen's Frozen
Words, Spectator; VIII O the Mil, Cornhill;
The Vice of Talking Shop, Examiner; Dulcis-
cisslma, DIsctlssima; Passage in the Life of
an Antiquary, Macmillan; and the usual choice
poetry, etc.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-16
CONVENTION OF REFORM CLUBS.

The Quarterly convention of the Reform Clubs of
the State of Maine will be held at
Augusta ON Wednesday and Thursday,
March 6 and =, 1S5S.
1t is earnestly hoped that every club in the State
will be represented at this session. so that full and
complete report can be obtained.
The Reform work is spreading like 'Wild Fire. al
over the West and South, and let arouse and re-
our interest in this good work. and have grand
and glorious Revival in the State of Maine, always
keeping in mind our notices, "We Dare to do Right
"Charity to all, malice towards none"
The usual reduction and one-fitth fare added on NJ
@. r. r. and its branches.
Per Order State Committee,
FRANK KENDRICK, Pres't.
GEO. W. MURCH, Sec'y.
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