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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
Squibs.

When a baby stuffs his toe into his
mouth he little realizes how hard it will
he for him in latter years to make both
ends meet.
Have you the song, 'Saccharine
Futurity p" asked girl of the music
clerk, ave bave," he answered, as with
pleasant smile he rooled up a copy of
"The Sweet by-and-by."
The fashionable city-church minister,
who is compelled to exc out misera-
ble existence on $4,000 a year, has
been voted vacation. He will recre-
ate on the lecture platform at 500 a
night during the warm weather. [YOn-
kers Statesman.
George has had a great many pull
backs in life," said the young wife to
her lady friend. And when the friend
said, eyes, l saw him with one, yes
terday," the young wife didn't know
what she meant by it [St. Louis
Times-JOurnal.
''Der amt one nigger on de top side
of CREATION" said a colOred man the
other day, putting his hand to his ban
daged head, "what can sing a HYMN
and put the gears on a kickin' mule at
the same time"
The Springfield Republican warns us
of "slnmharinG unlcann which ,e,e--
smelt a mouse and wanted to have him
nipped in the bud.
A writer tells us to place our hand
upon our heart and hear its muffled
beat-that it will sadden us. True
but not SO much as placing our hand
upon our wallet, and realizing from its
| thinness that we must soon become the
muffled beat Rockland Courier.
''Yes," said the witness, 81 do re-
member the defendants mother crying
on the occasion referred to. She was
weeping with her left eye the only one
she has and the tears were running
down her right cheek" "What," ex-
claimed the Judge, chow could that
be? ?" "If your Honor please" said the
witness, "she was awfully crOss-eyed."
The story is told that Longfellow and
Fields were making a short pedestrian
tour some few years since, when t.
$ their surprise an angry bull stood in th'
: pathway, evidently intending to de
n molish both poet and publisher. 60
n think" said Fields, 'that it will b
e prudent to give this reviewer a wild
o margin" eyes," replied the poet, 81
d appears to be disputed passage"
II A young lady graduate in a neighbol
S, ing country read an essay entitle
s. employment of Time" Her cOmpC
5, sition was based on the text, "Tin
lg wasted is existence used, is life" tt
ee next day she purchased eight ounces
ne zephyr of different shades and con
Vn menced working a sky-blue dog wi
d sea-green ears and a pink tail on
y, piece of yellow canvass. She expeC
ge to have it done by next Christmas.
ar Norristown Herald. rul- sa
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01

ANOTHER STORY OF LINCOLN
While Judge Logan of Springfield, ILL.,,
was Lincoln's partner, two farmers who
had misunderstanding respecting
horse trade went to law. By mutual
consent the partners in law became an
tagonists in this case. On the day of
the trial Mr.. Logan, having bought a
new shirt open in the back, with a huge
standing collar, dressed himself in ex-
treme haste and put on the shirt with
the bosom at the back, a linen coat
cOncealng the blunder. He dazzled
the jury with his knowledge of "horse
points," and as the day was sultry took
off his coat and summed up in his shirt
sleeves. Lincoln, sitting behind him,
took in the situation, and when his
turn came remarked to the jury Seen
tlemen, Mr.. Logan has been trying for
Over'an hour to make you believe that
he knows more about a horse than
these honest old farmers who are wit
nesses; he has quoted largely from his
horse DOCTOR and now, gentlemen,
submit to you (heTe he lifted Logan out
of his chair and turned him with his
back to the jury and the crowd, at the
same time Tipping up the enormous
standing collar), what dependence can
you place on his horse knowledge when
he has not sense enough to put on his
shirt 7" The rOars of laughter that
greeted this exhibition, and the verdict
that Lincoln got soon after, gave Logan
a permanent prejudice against "bosOm
shirts"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01

was in dark corner, but one of the
cubs at once ran towards the child, who
had uttered frightened scream. The
cook lay down on the floor, and reach
ing down, caught hold of the little fell
low and raised him up. The she bear
had heard the child's cries, and with
growl rushed towards the trap door and
seized the child just as he was lifted up.
The little fellow was IN an instant
dragged into the den, encircled by the
claws of the old she bear. Joe, hearing
the noise, came to the door, and seeing
his child as it were in the jaws of death,
did not hesitate moment but leaped
from the floor into the pit, lighting on
the head of one of the bears. He man
aged by frantic effort to tear his child
from the beast and throw him behind.
In another instant he handed the little
fellow up among the almost paralized
spectators. The moment the child was
out of the pit the she bear grOwled
fiercely and sprang on Joe, who had no
arms to defend himself. The brute
him on his back. Her teeth were driv-
en- fully half an inch into his flesh. He
was then completely at the mercy OF
the animal, whose tameness had disap-
peared, being enraged at having the
child taken away. Joe did not lose his
presence of mind, but seized brick
which lay near him, and struck the
bear on the snout with all his might.
She let go her hold and Joe quickly
got on his feet. Joe was then rescued
from the pit, his legs covered with
blood and his trousers torn to shreds.
The child was not injured at all beyond
slight scratch on the head"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
A Fathers Adventure in a Bear Pit.

The Toledo Globe relates the follow
ing story about fathers rescue of his
child: "Montreal has a noted charac-
ter named Joe Beef, who keeps a saloon
and eating house, under which is bear
pit. 1t extends all along under the
house and is reigned over by "a big
black bear, weighing four hundred
pounds. There are also a female beal
and two comparatively young cubs
which Joe reckons among his domes.
tic pets. On the afternoon of June Is
while cOlored preacher was holding
services in the singing room thre'
American strangers came to visit th'
place and the trap door was throw
open to show the bears. While Jd
went into the barroom, his little boy
six years old, went too near the edg
and fell into the den. The old -bea
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
Passumpsic RailrOad.---June 80, 1879.
st. Johnsbury Church Directory.

ADvRNT-Paddock Village. Elder L. G. q Mrs.
Mckmstry, Pastors. Sabbath Services at 1880 a.
III. 1:45 and 6:30 p. sabbath School IL III.
Prayer Meetings at 1880 p. Ill. Sunday, Tuesday and
Friday evenings.
REFORMED Observation-Disclosures Hall, Rail
road street. W. II. Laird, supply. Sabbath ser
vices-Preaching at 1880 a. III. and 800 p Ill. Sab
bath School at 300 p. Wednesday evening
prayer meeting at 7:3O o'clock.
BArrIsT-Railroad Street, Corner Maple. Rev.
E, 4. Sanford Pastor. Preaching lO:3U A. M. 5.
School II NJ, prayer meeting $3.50. Prayer meet.
ings Wednesday evening at 1880
FREE BAPTIsI-Main Street. Corner Prospect
Rev. G.. :. Frost, Pastor. Residence at G.. T. Brig
ham's Spring st. sabbath services at tp:3O A. Nj.
and $3.50 T.. M. sabbath School at 1900 M. We'd
nesday evening prayer meeting at 1880
CuURCH OF THE MEssIAH-( Universalist). East
ern avenue, corner cherry street. Rev. B. Nj. Ill
lOtsOn, Pastor. sabbath services at l:45 and $3.50
T.. NJ. Sabbath SLnOOl at II Nj. Wednesday even
ing prayer meeting at 1870.
METHoDIsT-Central, street Rev. f. s. Locke
Pastor. Residence head of Summer Street.
sabbath School at 1900 NJ. Wednesday evening
meeting ut 1880.
NORrH CoNGREGATIoNAL-Main street. corner
Church. Rev. Henry W. Jones Pastor. sabbath
services at 1O:3O A. Nj. and $50 p. Sabbath
School at 145 z. M. Wednesday evening meeting
at 1870
SourH CoNGREGATIoNAL-Main street. Rev
Edward L. Fairbanks, Pastor. Sabbath services
at 1880 A. NJ. and 6:30 r. NJ. Sabbath School at
1900 NJ. Wednesday evening meeting at 1880.
ST. ANDREw's-(Episcopal,' Main street. Rev
N. +. Putnam Rector. Services ON SUNDAYS al
1890 a. m, and p. M. Holy days and Fridays at
a. m. Wednesdays at 1880 p. m. Sunday School
at $3.50 p. IN.
ROMAN CATHOLIC Cherry Street. Rev. j. A
Boissonnault, Parish Priest Mass and 10 a. III +;
NespeIs and BenedictiOn at y. m. On the
second Sunday of the month, service at $50 a. m
and p. IN. AT LyndOnville same day at 1880 a. m
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
The Father and Child.

The way is dark, my Father cloud on cloud
Is gathering thickly DER my head, and loud
The thunders roar above me. See, 1 stand
Like one bewildered Father, take my hand, b"
And through the gloom -- b.
Lead safely home u-I
Thy child. -E,u....
The day goes fast, my Father and the night
Is drawing darkly down. My faithless sight r
Sees ghOstly visions fears, a spectral band
Encompass me. o Fatheri take my hand, I..I
And from the night ... .
Lead up to light ..
... Thy child, @ .t
The way is dark my child but leads to light
1 would not ALWAYS have thee walk by sight
My dealings now thou canst not understand
meant it so but will take thy hand,
And through the gloom .....
Lead safely home ... ID. ..
My childl ..
The day goes fast my child but is the night
Darker to me than dayl In me is light;
Keep close to me, and every spectral band
Or fears shall vanish. 1 will take thy hand
And through the night
Lead up to light .
My child. .,......
The way is long, my Father and my soul
Longs for the rest and quiet of the goal.
While yet journey through this weary land,
Keep me from wandering; Father, take my hand,
Quickly and straight
Lead to heavens gate,
Thy child
The way is long, my child but it shall be
Not one step longer than is best for thee,
A,,6 Sho1f of last xvha hall
Safe at the goal, how did take thy hand,
And quick and straight,
Lead to heavens gate
My child.
The path is rough, my Father many thorn
Has pierced me- and my weary feet, all torn
And bleeding, mark the way. Yet thy command
Bids me press forward; Father, take my hand
Then, safe and blest,
Lead up to rest
Thy child.
The path is rough, my child but, oh, how sweet
VIII be the rest for weary pilgrims meet
When thou shalt reach the borders of that land
To which lead thee as take thy hand,
And safe and blest
With me shall rest
My child
The throng is great, my Father many doubt
And fear and danger compass me abOut,
And foes Oppress me sore cannot stand
Or 80 alone; Father, take my hand
And through the gloom
Lead safe along
Thy child
The thrOng is great my child but at thy side
Thy father walks then be not terrified,
For am with thee, will thy foes command
To let thee freely pass will take thy hand
And through the throng
Lead safe along ....
My child.
The cross is heavy, Father have borne
| 1t long, and still do bear it. Let my woIn
And tainting spirit rise to that blest land
| Where crowns are given. Father take my hand,
| And reaching down
Lead to the crown
Thy child.
The cross is heavy, child yet there was One
| Who bore a heavier for thee-my Son,
| My well beloved. For Him bear thine. and stand
With Him at last; and from thy Fathers hand
| Thy cross laid down,
d CrUwu,
| NV child.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
st. Johnsbury Post Office.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
Boston and intermediate offices. Arrive 500 p
IN. Close $50 M.
Boston through mail. Arrive lao a IN. Close
s.OOpm.
New York and the West Arrive 2.25 and IL 25
m, SIS m. Close s.45 a m and 500 IN.
Newport and the north. Arrive $50 m. Close
4.30 m.
Portland and the east. Arrive 11.2O IN. Close
11.O0 m.
Swanton and intermediate Offices Arrive 200 p
III. Close 1.30 pm.
Waterford. Arrive $50 m. Close 4.45pm
IN.
West Concord and East st. JOhnsbury. Arrive
Q 20 m. Close 4.30 III.
CHAS. p. CARPENTER, I'd, P. M
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Grarelers' 6nide.
Portland 4 Ogdensburg R. R.-June 30, 70.

TRAINS MOVING EAST.
MAIL-Leaves Swanton 600 a. M, Cambridge
Junction 1875 Hardwick s.4a, East Hardwick S.59,
Greensboro 9.O7, Walden 9.31 Danville 9.52, St.
Johnsbury arrive 1923 leave 1045 East st. Johns
East Concord 11.4O, arrives at Lunenburg 11.5O,
Portland at 557 p. m.
MIXED.-Leave Swanton 700 a. M, Cambridge
junction 1912, Hyde Park 81, Hardwick 1.02 p
M. East Hardwick l.2S Greensboro Las Walden
234, Danville SIG arrives at st. JOhnsbury 4.20
leave 500, East st. Johnsbury 5.22, West Concord
5.42 Miles Pond 20, East Concord 6.37, arrive at
Lunenburg 100.
EXPRESS-Leaves Maquam Bay $50 p. m,
Swanton els Cambridge Junction 500, Hardwick
e2l E. Hardwick 9.33, Greensboro 9.42, Walden
1905, Danville 1925 st. Johnsbury arrive 90
TRAINS MOVING WEST
MAIL-Leaves Portland 500 a. IN. Lunenburg
/. .55, p. m, East Concord 2.04, Miles Pond 2.13,
ST. Johnsbury 2.55, leaves 4.30, Danville 500, Wal
Hardwck 6.12, Cambridge Junction 7.33, arrives
at Swanton at 900 p. m.
MIXED.-Leaves Lunenburg 800 a. M, East
Concord 6.22, Miles Pond 6.39, West Concord TIA
East st. Johnsbury 1856, arrives st. JOhnsbury 500
leaves $50 Danville 9.53, Walden 1888, Greens
bOro 11.16, East Hardwick 1872, Hardwick 11.54
Hyde Park l.2s p. m. Cambridge junction $50
arrives at SwantOn 600.
EXPRESS-Leaves st. Johnsbury $50 a. m.
Danville 7.1e, Walden 73S Greensboro 7.5S, E
Hardwick s.04, Hardwck Sl5 Cambridge Junction
9.35, Swanton 11.05, Maquam Bay arrive lilo.
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business 4irsetOrp.


inn business Houses in ST. JOhnSbury.
Agricultural Tools and Hardware.
II NSKELL & SONS, Hoyt's Block, Il. Il. st
Apothecaries.
e. C. BINGHAM No. 5, Bank Block, Main st.
Attorneys at Law.
Nj MONTGOMERY, Jewett's Building, X. r. St.
ELISHA MAY, over Hall & Fletchers Store.
EELDEN a. IDE, No. . Caledonian Blk, up stairs
Books and Stationery.
HOWARD q ROWELL CaledOnian Blk. Main st
Book Binders.
Z. NJ. STONE & CO., Agt's, Monument Square.
Blanks--Legal and Business.
G. NJ. STONE & CO., Monument Square.
Bakers and Confectioners.
CROSS & BRADLEY, Main Street.
Clothing for Men and Boys.
K. a T. FAIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Crockery, Glass and Stone Ware.
f.. q f. FAIRBANKS & Co, Fairbanks Village.
Carpeting, Paper-H -Hangings, Window-sha,Ies
L. & T. FAIRBANKS & Co, Fairbanks Village.
Dentists.
J. l.. PERKINS, Caledonian Block, Main Street.
Dry Goods, and Ladies' Fancy Goods.
o. II. HALE, Avenue Block, r. r. Street.
l.. & r. FAIRBANKS Il Co, Fairbanks Village.
Furniture and Caskets.
HALL Il SWITSER, Main Street.
c. A. A.CALDERwOOD, 1. .. o. f. Block,
File Manufacturer.
ST. Johnsbury File Works, opp. Passenger Depot
Groceries and Housekeeping Goods.
Il. n Il. FA AIRBANKS & CO., Fairbanks Village.
Insurance, Life.)
f.. E. SARGENT, (AStna,) Railroad Street.
Photographs.
ID. \. CLIFFORD, CaledOnian Block, Main Street.
Printers and Publishers.
G. NJ. STONE 81 CO., CaledOnian Block, Main st.
Paddock Iron Works.
DAN'L THOMPSON, Proprietor, Paddock Village
Stoves and Tin Ware.
II. E. & d. Q. WOODRUFF Railroad Street.
II. COWDERY, Eastern Avenue.
Watches, JeweIry and Toys.
HOWARD 81 ROWELL, CaledOnian Blk, Main st
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EMERSON HALL, Prest. W. S. BoYNToN, Treas
The Passumpsic Savings Bank.
BANK BLOCK--2d Story.
E. ID. BLoDGETT, OFFICE HOURS.
SAMUEL JRwETT, invest z Oom- Daily, 9 to 10, a.
E. F. BROWN M, to p m.
Tuesdays and Saturdays, to p. m tt
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OLD PAPERS,

Good for pantry shelves, putting under carpets,
and doing up bundles, for sale at so cents hun
dred, at this office. tt
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Telegraph Office.

Western Union and Vt International-in Post
Office, Main st. Open from a. m, TO p III. Sun
| days to 10 a. m to p. m. Night messages al
| half rates,
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St. Johnsbury Athenmum.

LIBRARY AND READING -RooM-Free TO all Omen
from A. NJ. to IL M; from to 6. p. M, and from
Z to 1-2 Saturday evenings.
ART GALLERY-Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
W. W. THAYER Librarian.
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LELAND a. WHITNEY

Would inform those wishing to take lessons on
either Organ or Piano. each can be accommodated
in that direction after Oct. Is, 1878. Terms made
known application. For any further informa-
tOn call on address,
BOBERTS g. WHITNEY,
Wards Block R. r. St.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, Oct Z, 1873. soft
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1879-08-01
MODE OF BAPTISM.

' The method of baptism followed by
the Dunkards is called trine immersion,
and is the first in order of their Ordi-
nances-to be observed Immediately
after the exercise of true repentance.
Believing in the doctrine of the Trinity
that there are three persons in one
GOdhead-they maintain that there
should be three acts in one baptism.
In accordance with this belief the can
didate is immersed three times, invarla-
bly, by forward motion of the body.
backward immersion being, they say, d
human invention. In addition to the
ordinances already named the sect
practice the laying on of hands and
amounting the sick with oil. 1t is, how
ever, done only at the request of the
sick person, and always by an eide
when one can be had. To the effectua
celebration of the ceremony two persons
are always required. Their mode o
worship does not differ essentially from
that of other sects, save in the use o
the Lords Prayer, which they repea
at the end of each petition.
| MINISTER'S, ELDERS AND DEACoNs.
Ministers are selected by vote G
the whole congregation, brethren an
sisters, regardless of age. In this wa
the church, they say, labors to secure
minister of proper acceptance to preac
the word. After he has labored SUI
/, fciently long to give proof of his mn
istry, he advanced to what is called th
: second degree, and is permitted
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ST. ,9ubmsburp Galedonian'
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY by
G. M. STONE & CO.,

o.,, Soldiers, Monument, st. Johnsbury, vt.
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Advertisements illustrated toih Cuts taoeaty-
are per cent ddUance ouer scale rates No oIectond
ble advertisements receiUed and nothing but legitimate
business advertising solicited.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

BERLIN, February 10. 1t is alleged that
the petition of the Catholic ladies Of the
Rhine provinces to Emperor william, has re-
suited in po.tpOncnent under certain eondi-
tions, of dissolution of the Catholic Nunnsry
schools. at Ahrurier and NonncBworth
Vienna, February 10 Premier Strsmayr
declared in the Austrian ReichstIg that the
cabinet had no programme for future work
required to be done. There was the consid-
Grafton Of the budget and passage Of bills
connected thcre"ith. In reference TO East
ern affairs, he said that the government tax
ing its stand on the treaty, Berlin would con
slider its duty to execute the task assigned it
by the Powers, and would seek to avoid oil
constitutional complications, and further sac
rifccs az far a. compatible with honor and
security of the Monarchy.
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Condensed TEIE(:RAMS.

Intelligence is received Of the loss of the
st. John ship Adriatc, Mt Dunkirk. The
captain and crew we're saved.
Steamer Ward brings news of the death of
+. r.. Frye, American Consul vi Bay Islands
The Eastern Shore railroad in Delaware.
was sold Wednesday, to the first mortgage
bondhoders for s.. subject to n lien Of $500
GOO.
The imports of millinery dry goods, etc,
in Canada, the past few weeks, are the
heaviest known. Merchants are anxious TO
get large stocks before any change is made in
the tariff.
Both branches of the Connecticut le.isla-
ture have unanimously passed a resolution
condemning the action Of Congress on the
Chinese question.
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EHlGEsTEyR ACCIDENT.
L Young Wan Mnn.lcd l.. the
fsnEiNay ears.

NE,r WAthn>iLLE, February -. \
shocking accident happened to Charles Mace
brakeman on the Eastern bound freight, at
West Watcr'lir station. "Wednesday fore
noon. A the train was nearing the station
Mace went ont upon the platform of the sa-
loon ear. to unshacAlc the saloon car from
the rest of the train, in order to set off some
freight cars. and fell between the cars. Three
wheels of the saloon car ran over one leg
cruSiin. it to atoms. below the knee The
other leg is broken, but not 50 badly. His
head i, also badly hart. lie was taken to
Watcr' HE. and from thence by special train
to Belfast. his home. His father is Conduc-
tor Oh thn Hclfast Rranch
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AFFAIRS AT SITkA.
Fear, OF "a Massacre..-a Call for PRO.
lection.

WAsuINGroN, February ~. Mai William
Goyerneur Morris :. Pratt Agent q the
Treasury at Sitka, recei, cd u telegram vas
tcrday, from Surgeon Minor at Puget Sound,
stating that the commander Of the British
gunboat Osprey, would take his vessel from
Vancouver l.land to Sitka, if the American
Consul would request it. This latter declined
II take the responsibility.
Maj. Ao.ri. photographed to she consul for
particulars, and received this following;
FICEHoY, February Is.
Citizen. of Si,ka duplicated the comman-
der Of the Osprey for protection from Indians,
representing that without immediate protec-
ton. fears OF an indiscrimnate massacre were
entertained. The commander s.nihed his
readiness TO 70 on official request, if instruct
ed The situation is urgent. No objection
was made, nor Was protection s,ksd as
necessity. and informed the commander.
The Osprey left for Sitks to-day noon.
Signed
ALLEN FRANCIS, L. =. Consul.
Secretary Sherman photographed the Collec-
tor at Port Townsend to direct the revenue
steamer Oliver Walcott to proceed to Sitks
II. soon A. possible, and preserve peace.
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The Work OF the COmpa lttces.

The Ways and Means committee held
meeting, last evening, to consider the bill be-
fore them concerning the taxation of railroads
This provides for the taxation, not only of
the stock, but the entire franchise of the
roads the effect OF which would be to drive
every railroad in the State into bankruptcy.
Mr.. Pickard Of Bangor. spoke in favor of the
bill. Hon. J. w. Bradbury of Augusta. Hon.
j. II. Drummpnd, Hon. Nathan Webb and
Pres. jackson of the Maine Central Railroad
spoke against the proposition. The commit
lee will undoubtedly report that the bill ought
not to pass.
The Committee on State Valuation. met in
the Senate chamber. last evening. and voted
that the State Valuation committee shall con-
sist of IL members. one from each county,
and employ one clerk. Senator Prince. Rep
rescntativc- Dickcy and Woodcock, were ap-
pointed committee to draft resolve to be
admitted to the legislature The commit
tee adjourned to meet this afternoon at two
O'Clock.