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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

Committee on State Lands and State Roads.
The Joint andng Committee on State Lands
and State Roads will meet at the Land Oflice, on
Tuesday OF each week at two O'Clock +. NJ.
PAykhEp: Wdp,nSy BnnLE'dH Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

Judiciary Committee.
The Judiciary Committee will meet on Tuesday
and Thursday of each week, at IA O'Clock, IN the
afternoon, in the Judiciary room, until otherwise
ordered.
GREENLIEF T. STEVENS. chairman
HIRAM BLISS, JR., "'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

CoDtmiate on military .4fdrs.
The Committee on Military An irs viii meet in
the AdiutaIt Generals once on Monday oi each
week It ; O'Clock 4. NJ.
A. b. SUMNER, ,,,i
J. l.. BROWSE, '"a'ih he"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

COMMITTEE on Ways and Bradges.
The Committee on Ways and Bridges will meet
in Room No. d, on Wednesday of each week, at
O'Clock +. NJ.
MOSES Mo, 5 5; 5; Mo- MouLloS' Chairmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

Committee on agriculture.
The Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture
will meet at Room No. Is, on Wednesday of each
week at , O'Clock, p. NJ.
RUFUS PRINCE, ! Choir,ao,,
+. f. PARkHURsT """''"o"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-01-25

CommiHee on Commerce.
The above named committee will meet on Wed.
nesdays, at O'Clock T.. NJ :, In Room No. II.
A. NJ. NASH, ! ,.h,i.,uo
j. :. WINsLOw, N""'''"e"'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
BUYING OLD MASTERS.
Iron the Pail Mall Gazette. |


A gentleman recently purchased IN Italy picture
by an old master, but was not allowed to take out
Of that country But there Is way Of getting over
this difficulty, which Is sometimes suggested by tho
vendors OF tho old mastersnamely, to have modern
landscape painted over 'the GEM" and thus
hidden, tho custom house authorities will
never stop u. The suggestion Is clever
avail yourself OF II. some live and twenty years ago
a traveller picked up veritable gem from well
known gallery, whose owner parted from II with
tears aud only for q valuable consideration---and
that might be safely smuggled out OF the country
modern landscape was painted over IT, "Whcn you
get to England any picture cleaner with hgnt
finger will remove the veil OF the modern painter and
reveal the beauties which II concealed" Inc pan
succeeded admirably up 10 a certain point. The
picture cleaner had not a 'lignt hDgcr" lie re-
moved the modern landscape but IN dong 30 un.
fortunately rubbed out at tue same timc tue oiu
master; aud the purchaser, when the picture Was
cleaned, found that he had really got TO adorn his
gallery was tho portrait OF a general omcer Of tns
time Of George L. In full uniform.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
THE FIFTH REGIMENT IN CAMP.

The grounds Of tho Richmond Club, Al New Dorp,
Staten Island, were taken possession Of on Saturday
afternoon by military force, ana will not be surrsn
dered to their proper owners until this evening. Tho
present incumbsnts some four hundred and sixty
members OF the Filth regiment, N.GSN.Y, under
command Ut Lieutenant Colonel Gimpel, who are
joying fortyeght hours OF camp life under the most
suspicious circumstances This Is the first attempt
OF this portion OF the State militia 60 through the
regular duties OF field life. From the experience
OF the Eighth regiment at Cresdmoor on the
Fourth of July the sfRcers determined not
TO expose their men 10 the scorching heat Of mid
summer, and certainly bettor day than Yesterday
could have been CHOSEN for thor purpose. The
grounds Of the club, including the haIi-m track,
contain eightythre acres, anord,ng ample room for
all tho purposes OF the encampmon For the ac-
commodation OF privatcs there are 100 tents, and
for the officers OF various grades some forty more.
These stand on tho level green, within a
fross,ns the beach Near the entrance long covered
stand been fitted with tables, whcroon spread,
Yates, hgn and low Hard by stands a summer
house, whence "sircams or cool lager
insy howm Able bodied men, however, are
no overflow. Lieutenant Colonel Gimpcl expressed
great pleasure yesterday at the excellent behavior OF
tho men and their perfect sobriety Tho rules aud
regulations oil camp life no said were strictly OBJ
served ana all hands seemed In excellent bumor.
Rcvellle comes at six A. A., fatigue call NJ halfpast
sx and breakfast halt an hour later. Yes
terdny the regiment was Thoroughly drilled
In preparation for the dress parade which
occurred five O'Clock Laf hour earlier than the
time announced Throughout the afternoon the
road leading from the station at Now Dorp to the
camp ground, ten minutes ride, was crowded with
VISITORS in carriage and on loot, aud tho parade
was witnessed by FULLY two thousand five hundred
persons, many ladies' occupying seats la
The JUDGES stand. Everything passed on favor
ably, the exercises beth In tho manual and In
marching beng very fairly performed. Tho re2
mental band furnished appropriate mu sic aud was
afterward rewarded with Keg OF beer. Colonel
spencer In citizens clothing, addressed his regiment
at the conclusion OF the parade, and said that he had
never II lock or act better. The camp named
"Camp Ward, In honor Of Briandier General Ward,
from whom letter was received regrettiDg his ina.
biiity TO be present. Trains leaving the New Dorp
station we're crowded 20 the platforms. Camp will DO
broken this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09

OF the orchestra. II 10 understood that Mme Roze
has recently declined very handsome offer from her
father-in-law to appear in opera. owing 10 engage
meDts made far ahead by Mr.. Maplcson. Jr.
Mr.. Herman, the great es,digitateur, will begin
his engagement OF four weeks ut the Aquarium, on the
afternoon OF Wednesday. September Is. This will be
his appearance In this country after absence
OF over two years. and he brings with him an entirely
new repertoire OF isats of legerdsmain. lie win be as
sisted by a corps OF European attendants, and the
were It Is said never attempted here before.
Some of these are alleged TO be startling In their
effects In one of them persons made to appear
and disappear beneath tho eyes oil the audience and
while q netting is spread around the stage As no
trap doors the difficulty OF performing this
feat III be better understood His arst public per-
Torrance will be given in the afternoon. r.,s.
Mr. Theodore Thomas takes his benefit at Glmore's
Garden on Wednesday evening The occasion will be
memorable one, nrst because of the programme and
secondly the cooperation Of the New York Pnilhar-
monic Society, ISIS Emma Abbott and Signor Tagiia.
pietra. All the reserved said 10 have been
already purchased. The programme arranged 10 as
fo.ows:-"Kaiser arch,'' Wagner; "vorspiel, Queen
OF sheba" new, GoldmaIk; vase "Caprice," Rubin
stein; song "Nosl," Adam, Signor G. Tagapietra.
Selections from .'Rheingold" new, Wagner; over
ture "Fideo, . Beethoven; largo, Handel; cavatina
"Castn Diva" "Norma," Beln, MISS Emma Abbott {;
symphonic poem, "Les Preludes," List; overture
civilian Tel,' Rossini aria "SalRo gia." Nabucco,
verd, Miss Emma Abbott; waltz, "wiener Fresken. !"
Strauss; Hungarian march, "Raxoczy, Berloz The
season will close at the Garden about September 90
Mr.. Thomas leaves New York for the West October l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09

WILLIAM I. DHnnotV Is III cPutus
D,vycneck has returned TO Munich from Venice.
The painter OF ''Tho orphan Girls" bought by Miss
Catherine Wolfe IN the late Salon, 10 Hector Doroux,
ana not Jules Lefebvre, as Inadvertently stated.
The city OF Paris has voted CO. 000 Tor the purchase
OF works IRON the Salon, aud possibly OF some from
tue Universal Exposition.
81 German Is TO have q statue OF Theirs
They have inaugurated q monument Of Paul Louis
Courier At Veretz, Indre ct Loire, France.
The premier grand prix tor painting has been
awarded 70 NJ. H. schommer, pupil OF N. M. Pills and
Lehman the second grand prix was given 10 Il. L
Doucet, a pupil OF NJ Lcfcbvre and B5ulanger, aud
the premier second grand prix went TO NJ j. n.
Buand, pupii OF NJ. CabaneL NJ. Doucet had su
exquisite head OF young giri tNo IO4l, N the late
Academy exnlbiton ncrc, whch VIII be recalled win
pleasure by those VINO saw H.
Tue Princess Louise's studio, IN tho garden OF
Kensugton Palace, Is nearly hnished II was dos
signed by n. W. Goodwin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09

TALK WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO MISsrBEts.
"And what has minstrcisy to say Tor itself as re-
CARDS the coming season." asked HERALD reporter
yesterday Of Mr. Brch Of the well known negro min
strei trio OF Birch wambod and Back as. the San
francisco Minstrels the place OF conversation was
the green Of their theatre and the time
ately after rehearsal Mr. Birch had Just finished his
part the cnlivenng play OF the "Iwo rramps, and
tue impression lett by his summary ejectment from
the grounds OF the country gentleman whore ne had
boon caught was evidently stu fresh In his memory
$50 you want TO know ABOUT our prospects,, ;, sal d
Mr. Birch. 'I'n glad the HERAL gives the same
cnsncs as other managers, Tor gcng 10 do big
thlngsn
"Nothing out OF the common run Of your minstrel
business, supposcY'
"rhere you are wrongn exclaimed Mr.. Backus In
the same tone OF vocs he adopts when initiating
Forest. 1--WE are going IN for the legitimate That's
the trump cara
Tragedy 7"
yes SIR, tragedy. III tell you in confidence (hero
Mr. Bsckus spoke in sepuchral whisper MS he
glanced round the Ales TO Il any one was within
heatiug) we are about TO produce julius C@sar' with
most wonderful csst.u
THAT piece las already hal remarkable CASTS"
Yes yes. know. Bat I'm 10 play Bruius in a
blond wig, Ad Wyman, that tall fellow over there Is
10 be the lean hungry Cassids He's lean enough,
and you'd think he was hungry u you ever saw him
tackle square meal. Biron here Is TO be Julius.
be Marc Antony, while Ricardo is to play my wiio
tBrutus', you KNOW.
"rnat wni be a wonderful combination"
"Won'tu NJ Beats Davenport, Birret and Bangs
all hollow. And then the properties ana scenery.
They'll be awiuIiy grand. We nave bought three
new frames and sixcxtra whitcwash brushes on pur.
pose.
"And after Julius Cnarfp
"wer, when we run tnat a hundred or Two nights
we'll have Ham let and Macbeth
'.Are you not TO have any original piccesY"
'Vi course We nave msiodrsma w local
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
THE LOAN EXHIBITION OF THE SOCIETY OF
INFORMATIVE ART.

DECORATIVE ART.
The second loan exhibition OF tho Society Of Deco
ratve Art will open the National Academy Of De.
sign October 10. The society Is desrous OF making
approaching display successful as the last one
and respectfully solicit Of the the loan OF
tque objects Of art embrodercs, old lace. old plate,
antique Iewolry, CHINA and pottery, paintings draw.
Ings, cngravings, etchings, objects oil Chinese and
Japanese and Whatever rare, curious and arts
TIC. These exhibitions are OF great value to tho
public as educators well as means Of securing
funds for nrmly cndowing the society.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09

could not white tue managers would not, pay
sum sufficiently large to tempt our best writer's
20 devote their entrc limo 10 the stage Nevertheless
there has boon very good work done by such au
tuors Judge X. Conrad, Dr. X. NJ Bird n. T. Willis
Epos Sargent Mrs. Mowatt aud others. MIR. Edwin
Forrest had extensive repertoire selected from the
leading tragic writer's OF England, including Shake
his fortune wls derived from ..Metamora "rhe Glad
iaor and ~ ick Cade" rns trio OF plays, IRON the
pens OF native drametists, brought him more money
than the thirty others In which he appeared
orR BEsT SCHOOL OF ACTING.
Really the school of acting nave ever had in
this country was the Oid Bowcry, ard the most en-.
terprisng of its managers tho late Thomas s..
hambin. No New YORK theatre ever experienced the
.sRienz,, Last pays OF Pompei" ~ orman Leslie -
ernest Maltravcrs," "Hernani,n &C. all plays from
the pen OF u local drsmatst. Louisa Il. Medina. The
list of American plays produced under Hamblins adj
such popular successes as Putnam Brook.
many others rbo success OF Mnchsps
olympic largely duo to DR.. NorthaIi and other
troduced TO the public, and season after "a
Glance at New YORK" ncd TO overlooking every
theatre In which ~ was presented. Boston ana Pna-
delpha also Witnessed many triumphs OF The Amer.
eau drama In the former city 'Moll Pitcher, -
"Rosina Msadows,r "Ths Drunkard" aud "six De-
erees OF Crime" we're honored with long runs aud
filled the managers coners DR. j. s. Jones did some
excellent workin sucn effective dramas as the SCAR
penter OF Rousnp and Sturgeon OF Paris.n
REVIEW AND A. RRAsoN
After reading some OF the articles which have
lately appeared in the press OF this city thought al
first what great condescension u would DO for
agcr risk the success OF his by the produc
ton OF play from the pen OF native author but
after reviewing the history OF the American stage
during The past forty years and recalling It's
many successes II no longer wears the humil-
iating appearance OF apatrouizing condescension
the part OF managers to produce play from native
author, but rather, from monetary point OF view,
an act OF wisdom TO give our dramatists IN equal
chance with their favorite foreign authors; ana al.
though our literature may never be cnrlched
by the advent OF an American Shakespeare
whom Nature Impoverished herself III ere
toul yat xvttb kopf N
writer may yet be found 10 enrich our native
drama win plays that our people may speak vi
with a ieenng OF national pride. SIR EDWARD Lytton
BuIwer wrote two OF the most popular of our modern
plays--'RiehelIeuu and the Lady OF Lyons"-and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09
STUDIO AND OTHER ART NOTES.
he Metropolitan Museum of Art opened on the I'd

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art opened on the I'd
inst
j. Mulvany is In town on o visit
The Tile Club are going on another trip. They wilt
take in Race Rock this time. There will be twenty
1--WE cuts illustrating the article In Scribners their
last trip.
ROBERT Gushing, the sculptor, has finished q small
model clny for the colossal bronze bust Of Thomas
Moore, winch Is be erected ny the ST.
Patrick society OF Brooklyn In Prospect
Park. Several sculptors have been invited
10 send sketch models in competition
and all are 10 be Ia by the 10th instant. Mr. Cusn-
ing's rendition 10 good and vigorous one The face
of the poet full oil Character and the curly hair in
tellectual forehead and quietly smiling mouth, are
well gwen The sculptor nearly I'm shed tho clay
model tho statue "May nower," before described.
Walter Shirlaw has lust completed plousIng little
picture callod "rhc Gossips;' a couple OF German
peasant girls are standing with jugs by fountain,
wash tub The little figures neat, the story Is
we'll told and the coloring Is strong and rich.
Henry Muhrman, young Cincinnati artist. mas
Just returned to this country from Munich, ana In.
tends staying In TINS city. We were much pleased
with numuer Of his German studies In pencii anu
water color, OF figures, small interiors ana pts OF
church decoration rhcy show much talent and nave
good perception oil detail combined with broad effects
}. 3 Hartley has just finished = oewl.cning ntue
clay, called Sunnower," the thrd OF series
IL represents the head OF u orignt-eyeus sweet
mouthcd, dimped little girl oil four or I'VE wears.
with an inverted sunnowcr on her head as nat and
with the leaves OF the plant terminating the BUST
"Lly another Of the series, Is gtI WIN my ior
hat, aud ..Rose'' Is sweet woman's mead, with
long curling hair falling down over the breasts ma
with an opening bud placed In the hair, lust above
the &c ntrc OF the forehead.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-09

NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY SEPTEMBER ls7s-TRIPLE
The New York herald., 1878-09-10

lanes NJ FORD. AUCTiUNkEK, 1872 80 Av., AT
o'clock. regular weekly sale of liouschold Furnure
Csrpefs about 90 yards Oitcloths. Bedding hne pier
and mantel Mirrors, &c. uousekcepep and others n-
vited.
The New York herald., 1878-09-10
-BAkKkR L CO.. AUCTlOAEEks.
~ and 40 Liberty vt.
United States MSrshal's saio.

A -BAKKER CO.. AUCTIONEEkS
~ and 40 Liberty
United States MsrshHl's safe.
BARKER 90. will soil on Wedne esdsy, September IL,
- ~ o'clock NJ, extensive aud Valuable
OF the finest qualities.
s Furniture
BARKER co. will also sell Wedne SOFTEN.
bcr comnfcncing at lux o'clock large lot Of do
sirabe hand Furniture consisting of
oxeelen. pnrof. Bedroom. Library aud Dinin. suits;
rosewood Bookcases Bureaus, Bufets; mahogany Bed
stesds Cabnets Tables &c also splendid Mirrors Cor
nces lace Curtains, Bedding, Blankets, Counterpanes
Ware, Kitchen Utensils DC.
The New York herald., 1878-09-10

- =
CLOTHING.
A LAT ABRAMS ESTABLISHMENT, o GIL Av.-
"A .ful value obtained In cash tor OF Ciothing,
Books. Ac Call or address Mr. or Mrs ABRAMS.
A -A-ATTBSTloNi THE KING OF PAYING rHB
n .highcst price In gold for cast-on Clothing, Jewery
BOOKS Convince yourself and call address Mr. or Mrs
HARRIS. ieO 9Th av.. one block below Macys
Ar sos BROADWAY. NEAR ierH sT-BRoAD.
n way prices paid for Casoh Clothing. Jewery Books
overcoats " TO SIS; Pants 81 10 So Address MIN1z,
1.6OS Biosdwy.
A M. MARKS, ioi 9TH Av., OPPOSITE srlI sT. =
N .Lsdes aud gentlemen will be asonish ed at the high
prices paid cashj tor csstof Clothing. Carpets Jew
eiry Books, &c. Ladies' waited on by Mrs. Marks
EDwARD MILLER. "a STU Av.. NEAR wAvERLkY
Upiace, pays utmost value cast on Clothing Call
ndaress
CAsUBERa PAYS BROADWAY PRICES FoR
Lscsstcf Clothing So West 3lst st., between Broad.
way snd 5tn av
900 7rh Av.. ABOVE 23D sT-MR OR MHs
AACzItKLEs positively par the highest prices for
csst.of Cothins ana Carpcts
The New York herald., 1878-09-10

-TUNIS JOHNSOS. AUGTIONEEK,
IA old stand 81 Nassau vt.
THIS DAY. AT II O'CLOCK,
salesro0m. 81 Nassau At,
SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Moquet Carpets. Mirrors, Office Desks,
In every variety; Parlor and Bedroom Furniture,
ROSEWOOD square Piano,
l rose wood upright Piano,
Wardrobes Bookcase. Etsrefcs. Kitchen Utensils. &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-12

THE tMOZART.--OWing probably to the
pleasant change in the weather, which was
SO oppressiveiy warm In the early part OF
the day. and to the fact that the visiting
military would be present, there was quite
q large audience at the Mozart last evening.
Though varied, the programme was rather
poor; which was unfortunate, since there
were so many strangers In attendance. a.lfl
Mrs. r. W.Wood, made her first appear
ance before the Association. and sang Mil
lard'sa )" LoDging.'' She received perfect
storm Of applause and profusion Of floral
tributes. Miss Smoot, another candidate
for public favor, played a piano solo from
"Mignon" in q highly creditable manner.
The Sappho Musical Society. conn posed
OF fifteen young ladies, sang the chorus
/" Charity" by Rossini, and were we'll re-
ceiyed. HIS ~ 49,, .,.
The selections by the orchestra were ra-
ther ill-chosen, and in many respects poorly
rendered. The overture "Turandot," by
Lachner, may be fine composition, but it
is not calculated to please the average audi
ence, and requires greater study.
Signor Jardella did not really do himself
justice in the Polonaise," by Ivan Miller
The impression left upon the audience BY
last nights performance was certainly not
the most pleasant, and the want OF life and
spirit on the part Of the performers, and
enthusiasm on the part OF the audience, de-
monstrated very clearly the fact that the
warm summer weather is not suited to in
door concerts. Would it not be better to
take recess during the heated term? a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-12
LOCAL MATTERS

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CHAMBER OF C0MMERcE.-,The annual
meeting of the Board OF Directors OF the
Chamber OF Commerce was held yesterday
cyening-the president (E. .: Noitlng) in
the char. The following standing commit
tees were annoCnced: '..,,"-
Arbitration j. g. Spots, A. Bodeker,
John Booker, j. w. Randolph, and w. b.
Watts.
Manufactures: r. E. Blankenship, c. T.
Palmer, Samuel S. Cottrell, II. M. Smith,
and Lawrence Lottier. .+
Outward Trade: l.. D. Crenshaw, Jr.,
Fl, BUhmer, Thomas Seldom, W. Benjamin
Palmer, and G. D. Thaxton.
Commerce: Charles D. Hill, l.. Is. Ia
tum, s. Fl. Hawcs, L. II. Blair, and u.
Tidemann.
Mines: T. NJ. Logan, J. II. Bryant, ?.
W. Grubbs, o. II. ChalkIey, and James K.
Werth.
Inland Trade: J. P. Rogers, r. F. Will
liams, H. j. Myers, J. W. Cringan, and a.
B. Goodman.
Finance: J. Fl. Montague, James 7. Gray,
Fred. z. Scott, NJ. Millhiser, and G. Il.
Baughman.
Accounts: l.. Levy, J. H. Martin, E. W.
Gates, John Bowers, and f. d. Taylor.
The resignation OF Dir. i. w. McCalce
as member Of the Board Of Directors was
received and accepted, and Richard A.
Dunlop, Esq, elected to ill the vacancy.
The following members OF the Committee
on the James-Riyer Improvement, on the
part of the Chamber, were reappointed: e.
.. N1lting, r. L. Blankenship, Albert Ord
way, George W. Allen, Isaac Davenport,
John Purcell, and j. X. Childrey.
In answer 10 question several gentlemen
stated that Colonel Ordway is still citizen
OF Richmond, and that (without pay or
charge) he has rendered the James-River
Improvement most valuable service in
watching its interests at Washington. He
and his associates were unanimously re-
elected,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-12

EXCURSION DOWN JAMES RIvER.-The
public will have an opportunity to spend q
pleasant evening down James river on next
Wednesday, the 18th instant. The ladies OF
the Grace-Street Presbyterian church will
have an excursion down the river by the
steamer Ariel, and such arrangements have
been made as to ensure that it will be one Of
the most agreeable excursions of the season.
Those who 60 can feel assured that they are
assisting a worthy object. The ladies Of
this congregation have been untiring in
their efforts to complete their church. Their
old church building was burned in 1865,
since which time they have been making
every effort to repair their loss.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-12

DEATH OF WELL-KNowS BARBER
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Taylor was
called upon to view the body of Charles
Parsons, the well-known colored barber
who died Wednesday at his home in an al.
ley near the corner Of First and Marshall
streets. 1t appears that Parsons took it
into his head that he had been coniured by
an enemy, and to overcome the conjuration
he employed DR.. Phillis Burton, an old co.
lored woman, who processes to use anti
dotes for that imaginary af1iction.
1t is said that Phillis prepared q dccoction
OF frare roots and old nails and administered
it to her patient. AS we have stated, Par
sors died, and the Coroner was called in to
see whether the mysterious medicine had
anything to do with abbreviating his exist.
ence; but that officer decided that death
was caused by dropsy, and suspicion against
the mti-coniure doctor was withdrawn
The deceased was about thirty-three years
of age, and had worked for some time At
Hechler's, on Seventh street near Broad.