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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03

IN BANKRUPTCY.


In the matter OF
GEORGE ". COLLINS, IN BANKRUPTCY
Bankrupt
rrHI~ is TO give notice thai on the isJh dav Of
/ December :. ~. In. Warrant IN Bank
ruficr issued against the Estate OF George
" Collins Of B'aphil. Ia the County Of Hancock
aud state ni Maine. who has been All indeed a
HlnkrUpt en- hi oHn petition. flei Oct. lsuh. lsT.
that tht 1875 tncui at any debit and delivery Of
ans property Belonging 10 zach bankrupt. To BIN
tdr his use and the transfer Of any property hr
him forbidden ty law. that meeting Of the
Creditors Of the said Bankrupt 20 prove their
debt. and to choose one or more Asst snees OF hts
k-faIc. will be held al tourG Of BsnF ruptcy, to
Dee holtcn al The Custom House in Ellsworth. be-
tore ths-. hauiin. Beg. Register. on the ninth
day 90 January, liz. 81 10 O'Clock A VI.
HtD. NJ. SARGENT,
2A5s Deputy L. :. Marsha, as Messenger.
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WDOUBTED INDEMNITY!

eall the careful attention Of the business men
OF Ellsworth and vicinity to the Iacts and figures
Let DOT the tusuTiuR pu hlic be logger ieiudcd but
look into the matter tor themselves careful aud
Candid investigation viii tell the TRUE STORY.
THIS ! solicit and urge. The Leading aud Indie
pendent Companies are peculiarly thorough in the
management OF their business. Careful to know
In regard to each risk. the moral as well as the
physical hazard. as far a. possible Judging csch
Tiss on its own merits, accepting those which
sees desirable at equitable rates. leaving the un.
desirable 10 those who wish them. On this plat
form they show greater prosperity comparatively,
than those companies which take risks more
loosely relying on rates to save them.
The SIC OF company Is no criterion OF is
strength. The larger companies have larger la
bties, usually writing larger lines and accepting
a larger amount OF undesirable insurance. thus
keeping up the volume OF the business. heir liza
hiiiies for reinsurance Is therefore larger. and
they liable to heavier losses by extensive
1Agrations.
My aim Is to furnish only
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03

-FRUIr CAKE.-Take one pound of
butter aud one pound Of sugar. and
beat them together W ilh the yelks of
of eight eggs beat the white separately
mix with these one and half pounds Of
flour, one teacupfu of cream, one wine
glassful of brandy and one of wine. one
nutmeg, one teasp oonful of mace, one
teaspoonful of clio yes, two teaspoonfuls
ofcinnamon. one saltspoonful Of salt three
quarters IF pound of raisings stoned,
three-quarters of pound of curranls.
half pound of citron; mix with the
-four two teaspoonfuls of yeast powder.
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STATE OF MAINE.

HA>Cock. ss-Court Of Probate bee. Term
A. u Isl.
Accounts having been aled tor settlement; IN
estate 81
DINTEE ROBINSON. Bucksporf. ~
: acct of +. C.w goldman Trustee uRlcr the Will
FEED " $40 ". Bucksparf.
Gurl act o. I. & WcodmAn. Surviving Trustee.
oEpIEEu That the said Accountant give no.
iica thereof 4, ai fsr-nus interested. bv causing
= cops eft.i- order 90 Dee Published thrive weeks
sUrr'-- lvt'F Ir tar ti'-worth America. lrtu ed
in = rarts fH.t fa"r Wsr autc1r ~ q Prnhs Q
tHut ts .4t holden al i4rAsIulit. .u tii. 81 " ''i-
ut-'tv cd Jan next al ten Of the clock Ia thc
f1r'l ..u. and -HaH csii-c. II any thry have, why
the 4Gc should not d. allowed.
Gw 90. PAEkEE TICK Js1gr.
\ Irl, Jou~- Attest CHAS. 4. DpKfs tsrz3-,-r.
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PILES. Hemonhoids.
PILON.

Many causes tend to produce IN 70 pa In
fHf and dtsfresst,sg sf1te. Tho blood -
retarded IN 't' return; the too frequent
use of drastic parOdfires tends TO produce
eongesfion Of the bo,rets, torpid action Of
the liver, and humorous other causes arc
TEE source Of hts complaint, and hifherfo
nothing eDectuat has been presented TO
the public, Ghich srouid rapidly aiIeriafe
symptoms aud ultimately Prore an eject
Tee cure. In PILOS hare remedy
trhf~h not only acts almost Instantly, bst
trifi r-0sore the largest fUDsors Of the pa rte
Piles ~ Sb.o,Pt tor, aud many rho
been radically cured, hare been ASSURED
prior 10 asinJ this treatment by emit
erer co~id erpect ia ne, uo1Id Dc 6y az
operation, and re",oriag Il or them from
Me esdy ~" grosea"rs "hieh .eee:.i ias,
srish delight. and - no,c prescribed bv
many practising Physicians, trhe are coy
ntsa"t OF tts merits: as the only knosrs
frtee. Fury Cents per package, or Sin
thorough la the eradication OF the differ
enf aud curious matadies demon mated,
and are the result Of patient. searching,
iaborio.s, aud scientific inrestigation,
embracing a period OF many years, tn
Europe aud 4n,erien.
,,, ns :S,sd @,ssstsn. ar, orr ssomp.sa
ness to their retatire merits, aud corrob-
crate ererg assertion. Where there arc
many oJ usseus@. ana pa
tients so desire, DIR. CHANDLER will
Be pleased to pire all Information, and
treat by letter iJ necessary.
Descriptive and Explanatory Cireu-
lar Of the ohOce remedies sent on receipt
of stamp. II the pRO PRIETA RY
MEDICINES are not sale at HONr
particular druggists, send orders to
Or. CHANDLER,
l479 Broadway, Nev-York City.
Goo. a. ParCher.
SOLE AGENT FOR ELLSWORTH.
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The maine Poultry Association will
hold their annual exhibition and fair at
City Hall, Portland, Feb. 7th to 18TH,
inclusive. Entries for competition for
premiums close Feb. I'd, 1878. A large
and attractive premium list is offered
and will undoubtedly bring out one of
the best, if not the best exhibition of
poultry ever made in the State.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03

Many causes tend to produce this painful and
distressing state. The blood is retarded in It's
return; the too frequent Use Of drastic purga-
tyes tends to produce congestion OF the bowels,
torpid action Of the liver. and numerous other
causes are the source of this com plaint and
hitherto nothing efcctual has been presented To
the public, which would rapidly alleviate
symptoms and ultimately prove an effective
cure. In PILON we have remedy which no
only acts almost instantly, but will remove the
largest tumors Of the parts CPiles) by ab.orp.
ton, and many who have received not only
benefit, but have been radically cured, have
been assured (prior to using this treatmentD BY
eminent surgeons that the only relief they ever
could expect in life, would be by an operation
and removing It or them from the body by a
procedure which necessitated the knife. This
remedy has been hailed with delight, and is
now prescribed by many practising physicians,
who are cognizant of it's merits, as the only
known sure cure for PILES
AZ Price, Fyty Cents per package, or sir
for $50.
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I'm the District Coors efthe ais~d state Q
Tor the dsirict OF Maine.
In the matter OF
Asa X. HITLER I'm BANKRUPTCY.
Bankrupt

Bankrupt
lIIS Is to give notice that on the eighteenth day
L OF December A. ID ISL a warrant IA Rank
ruptcv was issued az ainst the Estate of Asa X.
Hitler OF Oiis in the County Of Hancock and
state 81 Maine who has be, adjudgcd n Bank.
rupt on his own petition Hicd Oct. IL. ls.7: that
thu pa ymeni ct any deht- AMI delivery of any
property belonging to such bankrupt 60 him. or
i"r his use and the transfer Of any property by
him are forbidden hy law thst meeting of the
creditors of The said Bankrupt 10 prove their
claius and ta choose one morn assiguees of
biz Estate v 90 hc held al Court Of Bank rupicy
10 hc h.I,leu "a; tie Custom House an Ellsworth
before has Himn Esq Register on the ninth
day OF January 4. -. LIS al 10 o'clock \. VI.
GEp. NJ : ARGENT.
pcpsiy L. :. Marshall A. Messenger.
Geo :. Peters Esq solicitor. ew52
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JOSEPH BAKER.
Notice.

All persons and towns are warned against har.
boring or trusting one Catherine Mitchell wife O
Ohm Mitchell, pa upper of this town, as a sui,a.
BILE place has been procured for her; therefore
no bills contracted for her maintenance or tor
any other purpose. will be paid by this town.
A. G. FEKNALD, Overseers OF the Poor
\. >. sIANLEf,t OF Cranberry Isle,
Cranberry Isles Dec. p, ls77. 3w52
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I'm the Di.srscs Cours Of the United state.
Tor the District OF Maine.
In the matter of
JOHN ID. HOPKINS
4 CO.. and ~, N. vvprpvcx,
HOPKINS MCDONALD AN 0aNhheT III e
n Co,
Rankrupts.
IN BANKRUPTCY

THIS Is TO give notice that on the eighteenth day
J. OF December. A. u. 1871. 4 warrant In Bank
ruptcy was Issued against the joint and separate
estates of John n. Hopkins. James ". HOPKINS
Chas u. Mcdonald AID Edward X. Hopkiu
partner under the stvle Of J. n. iny kins 4 Com
pnuy. and John u. HopEils. iame= ~. Hopkins,
Chas. II. Mcdonald, Edward n. fIobkins and
John u. Jordan. partners under the style Of Hon
kins, Mcdonald Company. Of Ellsworth. in the
County II Hancock sud state Of Maine. whe have
been s'ljn lgrd Bankrupfs Individually and as Co
partners their petition, filed bee. 10. 4. H.
1871, that the pa Tment OF any deuts and delivery
oi any property belonging 10 such iBankrupt-. 10
them for their AMI the transfer of anv
properly by them, are forbidden by law; that a
NEE Ing OF the Creditors o. SID Rankrupts to
prove their debts aud 10 choose one mere As
signees Of thir Estate. will he held n Court Of
Bankruptcy 10 b. holdeu az the custom Houss in
Ellsworth. on the hinth day OF January, ls5s. at
II o'clock A. NJ, before Chas. Hamlin, Esq Reg
isteT.
GEO. VI. SARGENT.
Deputy 4. :. Marshal, as Messenger.
Hale Emery, Solicitors. awjs
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Ayers
Sarsaparilla

For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases, Erysi-
pelas, Rose. or ST. Antho-
ny's Fire, Eruptions and
Eruptiye diseases Of the
skin. Ulcerations Of the
Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
Lungs, Pimples, Pustules,
Boils, Blotches, Tumors.
letter, Salt Rheum. Scald
Head. Rinrworm. Ulcers
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03
PROPRIETARY
M e DsClNE S
DIR. CHANDLER, F.R.S.A.,
L.se Phy,ieisn TO ST. Georges and 81 oa'the'e-
news Hospitals. London. Csratcr to
ST. Ehrsbeth's etc.

amer years Of the most sa6orteMs 80
seorrI. and sarestigofioa, aud after the
pra~tieoi application ia treatment 10 fhos-
syu5. of ,snfieafs. Geo. Chandler, An,
n - yosr presents TO the american pub
lie me foifo~ing remedies. hts sote die
eorery aud property, the efficacy Of srASeh
- .si,sfed IL the eolapsi.o.s quantity Of
srs1I,uouioIs. the unsolicited offerings of
suffering ard discouraged pofieafs, rho
haze not only r~eei~ed rcftef and oereFs
fros, their continued ssc. tSf haze bees
cad,roiIv eSred Of ailments and ehrcwto
eossp lasafs, .~htch haze been "dy"dged ~
the most cssin~ss fhvsictaNs - hcPetess.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-01-03

- Blank Licenses, to be given owners Of
Dogs by Clerks Of Towns, for saie At
this Once lstf
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the County Of HancocG
T1UE undersigned. WIDOW 81 joseph Lawrence.
L late 90 bfltud. IA -aIa County. 'ies-sz -ct, -
sprctfuilf Icprc-cuf- that sAi GC-casci died
l,a.-s-s.i of Per. nal k-tAtr. 80 Inventory pf
Wrteh hss b.,u dulS rsfur al into tho Probate
bfh .r. THAI her ctg,urD ti0te- render So uerr~.a
that she -hHnli have more of .ul personal e.
tat thar -Lr q. eltitl q 90 distribution there
rf. .ts therefore pray. that 1our itonOr would
grarf her -ucl Allowance out oi .aid Personal
ts'atr, a- ysI'lr discretion 11H NAV determine
necessary aud proper. ami also - appoiut tom-
--ipurr- 60 ..t uuG her bower iu thc real estate
OF --ti dc.va.,d.
HANNAH NJ. LAWRENCE.
ra
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Representing first class, reliable and ndcpenl-
ent Companies, which are unsurpassed In char
aeter, standing and strength furnishing the most
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
COMING.

COMING.
Br NELLY NJ. HUTCHINSON.
Lend me thy lance, O gracious Moor,
That may cleAve the dark;
Sing softer, " md, or hush the tune;
OlAushing River hark
Tor hsys los. nv heart, alas
And know that irs near,
O tangled vine leaves. lot him paas
HE comes, my Dear my Dear
-Harper's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Hoto to Train up a Boy.

Have you boy from FIVE to eight years
old? 1t SO, it is matter OF the greatest
importance that you train him up right.
Teach him from the start that be can
run across the aoor. whoOp, chase around
the back yard, or use up few nails and
boards to make carts or boats. III you
let him chase around, he'll wear out shoes
and clothes, and nails and boards cost
money.
Train him 10 control his appetite. Give
him the smaller piece OF pie; the bone
end OF the steak; the smallest potato.
and keep the butter dish out OF his reach.
By teaching him TO curb his appetite you
can keep him in good humor. Boys arc
always in good humor when hunger
gnaws at their stomschs. II he happens
TO break a dish and teach lesson at The
same time.
II you happen to notice that your boys
shoes are wearing out. take down the rod
and give him peeling. Those were
purchased only ten months ago, and
though you have worn out two pairs oi
boots during that time. the boy has no
business to be 50 hard on shoes. BY Civ
ing him a sound thrashing you will pre-
vent the shoes from wearing out.
When You want your boy to 60 on au
errsnd. you should state it and add
Now go As quick as you can, ard II
ron are gone over five minutes. III cut
the hide IF your back"
He will recognizs the necessity OF haste
and he will hurry up. You could not do
the errand Yourself inside OF hlteen
minutes, but he is not to know that.
Ii you want him to pile wood. the way
TO address him is this:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Not DisdppOfnted.

A mite OF q boy. poorly dressed and
bsre-iooted, was wandering around the
Central Market yesterday, in chilly
hungry way. A pompous citizen. we'll
dressed and carrying big cane, caught
sight OF the boy and loudly called out
Here, you-come here"
The boy approached, and the citizen
demanded:
where are your shoes, sir9"
"Hain't got nome"
Aren't your feet cold2
Yes, sir"
don't you want some shoes? ?"
"Yes. SIR"
"If gave you nickel what would
you DO with iiP"
..W hat WAS lett after getting my shoes
out OF it Id invest 10 wind!" demure!y
replied the boy.
he didn't get any oinvest. but be was
not disappointed. He never knew OF
that style OF men to give anything unless
q reporter was on hand to make q note
OF it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

Now see hero, Henry, want every
stick Of that wood piled up before noon.
II | come home and find you haven't
done it, I'll lick YOU I'LL you can't stand
up"
Ii is more than boy Of his size can do
in whole day. but you are not 10 blame
that no is not thirteen instead OF eight.
Il you hear that any one in the neigh.
borh ,od has broken window, stolen
iruit or unhinged gate, be sure that 1t
Was your boy. II he denies it. take
down the rod and tell him you will
thrash him to death If he don't own up
blt that you will spare him il he does.
he will own up to II lie in order To get
rid OF d thrashing, ard then yeu talk to
aim about the late of liars and bad boys
aud end up by saying:
Go TO bed, now, and in the morning
I'll attend 10 your case"
II you take him TO church, and be
looks around, kicks The seat or smiles at
some boy acquaintance, thrash him the
moment you ge! home. He ought to
Lave been listening 10 the sermon. II
he sees ali The other boys going 10 the
circus. and wants fifteen cents 10 take
him in, tell him what awfully wicked
things circuses are, how he ought 10 be
thrashed for even seeing tho procession
go By and then, when he's sound asleep,
do you sneak of, pay half dollar to 60
in, and come home astonished at the
meuagerie, and pleased with the wonder
ful gymnastic feats.
Keep your boy steadily at school;
have work for him every holiday thrash
him If he wants to 90 fishing or nutling,
restrain his desire for skates, kites or
marbles; rouse him up at daylight; cold
or bot cuff his ears for asking questions,
make his clothes out Of your cast of
garments, and you'll have the satisfaction
OF knowing, when old and gray headed.
that you would have trained up useful
member Of society had be not died just
as he was getting well broken in.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08

ANEcDoTK OF LINCOLN .-"One day"
said Mr., Lincoln, when l first came
here, got into fit of musing in my
room, and stood resting my elbows on
the bureau. Looking into the glass, 1t
struck me what an awfully ugly man ]
was. The fact grew on me, and made
up my mind that I must be the ugliest
man 10 the world. Ii so maddened me
lha, | resolved, should | ever see an
uglier, | would shoot him at sight. Not
long alter this Andy -" (naming a
lawyer presently "came TO town, and the
tirst time | saw him | said TO myself,
There's the man. went home, took
down nv gun, aud prowled round the
streets waiting for him. He soon came
along. Halt, Andy, said |, pointing my
gun al him. Say your prayers, for I'm
going to shoot you
why, Mr.. Lincoln. what's The mat
ter? what have done3
We'll, made NJ oath that II ever
saw a man uglier than | am, I'd shoot
him on the spot, You are uglier. sure;
so make ready to die
MIR. Lincoln, do you really think fm
uglier than yous'
Yes
"'WelI, Mr.. Lincoln, replied Andy
deliberately, and looking me squsrelY 10
the face, If an. an uglier, frs G'0ay ="
Editors Drawer. in Harper's AagaSine
for December.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Tares on EdltOridL Faith.

One Of the greatest trials OF the news
paper profession is that its members are
compelled to see more Of the shams
of the world than any other profession.
Through every newspaper office, day
after day. 20 all the weaknesses oil
the world, all the vanities that want
TO be pulled; all the revenges that
want to be reaped; all the mistakes that
want to be corrected: ell the dull speak
ers that want to be thought eloquent all
,be meannsss that wants TO get its wares
noticed gratis in the editorial column IN
order 10 save the tax in the advertising
columns; all the men who want to be
set right who were never right; all the
crack brsined philosophers with stories
as long as their hair, and as gloomy as
their 6nger-naiIs in mourning because
bereft of soap; all the bores who come
N s,av five minutes, but talk FIVE hours.
Through the editorial and reportoriai
rooms all the follies and the shsms oil inc
World are seen, day after day; and
,hs temptation is TO believe in neither
Cod man nor woman Ii is no surprise
n me that in this profession there are
some skeptical men; l only wonder that
journalists believe anything .-4almage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
NUMBER 50.
Dutch J0e's PRAYER.

An ANECDoTE CONCERNING THE ATTITUDE
OF THE SOUTH ON FINANCIAL QUESTIONS.
Is 1T ANOTHER METHOD or RRvENGKp
To The Editor of The Tribune.
SIR: While ignorant and narow-miut-
ed men are discussing measures which
must plunge our beloved country into
h1miIisting disgrace. we poor women.
looking on helplessly, question vainly
after a reason. 1t looks to US like the
qualification of a small, blind revenge.
Is it those who are. by an unsuccessful
war. OF their own seeking, suffering In
adversely. bu. whose prospects are
already brightening-is 1t that they can
not resist the chance little power gives,
to plunge those whom they still regard
as enemies into disaster and disgracep
Do they forget that in the distress they
will bear an equal share or is this only
a woman's view ? remember an Appro-
pirate story;
Du!ch Joe was q laborer In my grand
fathers service. He had been sailor;
his adventures. told in imperfect English'
drew an admiring audience OF winter
night az he smoked his pipe within the
wide jsmbs OF the kitchen fireplace. At
one time be bad been impressed on board
SD English "man OF war" and evidently
saw bard service until he deserted. The
pride and arrogance of the officers called
out all JOe's eIoqneuce: "Thsy were so
big. so high" he would say; "they think
they are so high as'-dropping his voice
reverenlislly-"so high as our Savior"
Not understanding the rules of the ship.
the poor fellow, for smoking bis pipe
after "eight BELLS" was heavily ironed
and put in the hold.
What did you do there, Joe"
"Oh then prayed to my Savior"
''And what did you pray for"
II prayed that the bottom OF the ship
might fall out"
Why Joe. then you would be drowned
yourself"
"[ no care so they oil be drowned,
too"
Am very far wrongP When the bot
tom falls out will the wise men at Wash
iugton find lite-boat7 HELEN.
Memphis, Dec. Is. 1877.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-08
Steamers TO South america.

hofauo htnks . Lettsr In heHH" " e'ae'A'
WASHINGTON, Dec, 25.-Horatio King,
e1-Postmaster.G General has addressed the
following letter to morning paper Of
this city. The letter is interesting in con.
noclion with The Efforts being made TO
Increase the trade, between the United
States aud South and Central America
and Mexico. Mr.. King says:
II am glad to see thAt,.there is & )od
reason to hope that bill for the estab-
lshment OF steamship line either from
New York, Philadelphia or New Orlea 5
to Brazil may soon become law. Many
years ago, when our postal authorities
thought it wise TO limit the pay for mail
service between the United States and
Europe 10 the sea poslages OF the mail
conveyed, they were equally in favor oil
reasonable subsidy for the establishment
OF the line discontinued last year IRON
New York 10 Rio Janeiro. The subject,
however, was discussed long time be-
fore the necessary authority to put the
line in operation could be obtained from
Congress, and once established never
should have been discontinued.
The advantages of such commuDicG-
ton cannot be calculated in dollars aud
cents, although it scarcely admits Of a
doubt that both countries would realize
from il handsome pecuniary profit -
That model sovereign, Dom Pedro ii Il
appeals, is not only ready, but anxious to
paw his malt OF the cost OF the desired
service; and our Government is fortu-
nate 10 having near it as his honored rep
reseutative gentleman most admirably
qualified in every respect for the position
Councillor Borges, the Brazilian Min
is,er. He has resided among US 80 long,
aud has made himself so unusually sc-
cep,able as a courteous and genial neigh
Dor and friend, that we feel like claiming
him as citizen OF our own country.
Moreover the Emperor's late visit, which
afforded everybody 80 much pleasure
could receive no happier recognition than
n ready acquiescence on the part OF Con-
gress in his proposition for the speedy
rs-establishmen of direct communication
between the two countries.