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The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15
Portland Mechanic Blues.

The Blues yesterday received from the state
arsenal at Bangor, sixty of the new Springfield
breech-loaders which are much prettier and
lighter muskets than those they have been
carrying. The Blues will carry these new
muskets at the parade next Monday, when the
Salem Cadets make their visit to Portland
Speaking of the Salem Cadets, we under
stand the friends and honorary members of the
Blues will see to it that everything is done to
make the stay of the Massachusetts, boys a
pleasant one, and we have no doubt they will
subscribe literally towards their entertainment
while here.
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PROBATE NOTICE.
To all persons interested ia the estate
hereinafter named:

ATa Court of Probate held at Portland within
"A and for the County of Cumberland, on the First
Tuesday Of October, in the year of Lord, eigh-
teen hundred and seventynine, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon here
natter indicated, it is hereby ORDERED,
That notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by causing copy of this order to be published
three weeks successfully in the Maine State Press
and Eastern Argus papers printed at Portland
aforesaid, that they may appear at Probate Court,
to be held at said Portland the Third Tuesday of
November next at ten of the clock in the forenoon,
and be heard thereon, and object if they cause,
the first publication to be thirty days at least before
the time so assigned.
LUCY PRITCHARD, late of Boston, in the Coun-
ty of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts,, deceased
Authenticated copy of Will and the probate thereon
proved and allowed in said County of Suffolk; anu
said County of Cumberland, presented by George
Morrill,, the Executor therein named.
NATHAN CLEAyES, Judge.
A true copy of original Order ,, ,u,.
w3w AZ
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Vickerv & LEIGHTON,

Thursday, Oct. 10th, and Friday, 18th
vickery & Leighton will display one of the
best assortments of garments that New Eng
land can show. Their dress goods and trim
mings are unsurpassed, and they keep every
thing desired in merchandise, which to know
customers must look at for prices and they
must compare goods. All that the firm wish
is for YOU to see for yourself.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

GAPS MADE IN THE FLESH by assesses and
ulcers speedily disappear without leaving a
scar, when HENRY's CARBoLIc SALvE is the
agent employed to heal them. This standard
article cures the worst sores, eradicates cuta-
neous eruptions, relieves the pain of burns,
banishes pimples and blotches from the skin
and has proved to be eminently successful IN
remedying rheumatism and soreness of the
throat and chest. Sold by all Druggists.
Oxygenated Bitters cure Dyspepsia
oct13 div
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ance on hand, Oct. 1. 1879, Of $32,s31.05 and
expenditures, 49,, 591.05. On hand $40. By
the liberality of few gentlemen in Portland,
most of them directors, 1900 has been raised
to pay outstanding bills, and the Institution is
free from debt.
Connected with the above was the report of
the Resident Physician and Superintendent,
the main points of which are as follows:
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
The Resident Physician and Superintendent,
DR.. c. o. Hunt, submitted the following
report:
Number of patients in the hospital, October
l, 1S79,-paying II, paying in part ., free g.
total %.
Admitted to the hospital from October l,
1878, to September 3d. 1879:
Males. Females. Total.
Patients paying board. .....54 Az lO2
Patients paying board part
OF the time. ............... 10 II 26
Patients entirely free. 27 81 As
SO 80 17G
These have been divided between the two
departments as follows:
Males. Females. Total.
Medlcal ''''.''' '''..''''a9 20 80
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Loss of the C.. d. Oliver.

The schooner G. d. Oliver Of Portland, Cap
tain Morey, on fishing trip, when making
land about daylight, 10th, struck OH the east
end of vaughan's Island and was left high and
dry till the evening tide, when. after discharg-
ing twenty-one barrels of mackerel and other
movables, she was foated. She could not be
kept so to reach the river, and was run into
Turlotts Creek. No insurance. She Is
owned by John S. Crockett of Portland.
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S32,S31 O5
EXPENDITURES.
$32,S31 o5
ELECTION OF oFFICERs.

The following individuals were elected asso-
ciate corporators: w. f. Phillips, c. M. Gore,
Jas. Bailey, VIM. Hammond, H. st. j. Smith,
F. Fessenden, D. w. Clark, Aug. Cummings,
Henry Deering, Mrs. Jane E. Judd, George
Walker, G. F. French, E. Newman.
The election of officers resulted in the choice
of the old board, as follows;
President-John B. Brown.
Secretary-Frederic II. Gerrish.
Directors for three yeaI.--John T. Gilman,
Israel Washburn, Jr.
Standing Committee. T. Dana, J. 3.
Brown, s. e. Spring, w. L. Putnam, e. ii.
Daveis.
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State Liquor Agency.

We learn that the case of ex-State Liquor
Commissioner Chase against the present Com
missioner Bigelow, which was to have come to
trial at this term of the Supreme judicial
Court, has been settled. Mr.. Bigelow takes the
old stock of Mr.. Chase upon the basis OF settle
ment which was agreed upon by the Govern
ors Council when they were here last May.
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Accidents S.

Monday evening about o'clock, as Abner
Lowell of Deering, was driving over Pride's
bridge, accompanied by lady, the axle broke,
throwing them both out. The lady was quite
severely injured, receiving cuts about the head
and shoulders Mr.. Lowell fortunately escap-
ed with slight injuries.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Joseph Jefferson-City Hall.
Americas Place in History-John Fiske.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Music Hall-Engaged.
Il. p. MCGOWAN.
Houses and House Lots for Sale-Charles Rich.
Probate Notices.
Probate Notice.
Mary j. Holmes-G. w. Carleton & Co.
Bulb Gardens-B. Il. Wells.
G. L. Beam.
Beautiful Works of Art-Cyrus F. Davis.
Wanted-176 Fore st.
N. BIB. /. Nelson & Co.
FOURTH PAGE.
Columbian Hall-Miss Fannie kellogg
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warning to Subscribers

One FL. B. Coombs is travelling over the
State representing himself as an agent OF the
PRESS, and soliciting subscriptions. The
latest field of his operations was Wilton. He
has no authority from us, and no contracts
made by him can be recognized by the PRESS.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY.-Wm. Clark, Albert Murray, Justin
Joice John McGrogan, John Fitzsimmons, Thomas
Rogers, Thomas WEIGH and Edward Clawson. In
toxcation. Fined IS and costs. Paid.
Peter Towle and John McElory. Intoxication
Thirty days each in county Jail.
Mary Sears. Larceny-two indictments. Sixty
days each in county Jail.
Michael Haley. Larceny. Sixty days in county Jail
Bridget Lally, Mary Mcdonald, and Della Feeney
Larceny Fined So each and costs. Paid.
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thereby challenge H. B. Shaw to trot his
horse tom B. Patchen" against "Maud o."
on Riverside Park, Rochester, N. H., Tuesday
Oct. 21st, for $500. D. t. MARSH.
Great Falls, N. H., Oct IA, 1879.
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The steamer Eirene, of the Clyde Line, be-
fore reported ashore near Red Bay, Straits OF
Belle Isle, is likely to become a total wreck.
Captain McMullen, with steam pumps, divers,
and carpenters, was to leave Quebec, Oct. II
for the stranded vessel.
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White Star Line.

Attention is called to the advertisement OF
7. P. MCGOWAN, who has been appointed agent
for this city for the popular White Star Line.
He is prepared to book cabin or steerage pas
sengers to Europe or the Continent at the
lowest rates.
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Whole number under treatment during the
year 1888:
There have been discharged during the
year 173, with the following results: Recov-
cred So, relieved 50, not relieved 8, not treated
II, died 4.
The proportion of deaths to the whole num-
Der treated is 2.02 per cent.
The causes of death were as follows:
Chronic Bright's disease, 1; conclusion of the
brain, 1; exhaustion following fracture OF the
skull and femur, 1; rapid gangrene following
amputation of toe, l..
We have cause to feel great satisfaction at
than in any previous year, Notwithstanding the
number of patients, and the number and
variety of surgical operations have been larger
than ever before. This is the best evidence
we could have that the sanitary condition OF
the hospital, is all that could be desired.
Paying patients paid at the following rates:
/ at the rate of $40 per week; l at $35; at
$25; at $780, % at S14; at $40; 81 at ~.
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Reform is the Order of the I

Reform is the Order of the Day,
y,bat ]ets-seap that Old Brown Windsor will
=. teEerbe removed from the toilet of the fash
iohable world. The purest and most fragrant
is that of the old London frm-J. & e. AT
KINsON.
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Members, and others intending to join, are re-
quested to meet at the Headquarters TUESDAY, at
8 O'Clock. LEVI NJ. BLAKE, Captain
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Superior Court.


BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.
TUEsDAY.-In the case of Hearn VS.. Shaw, Ham
mond g. Carney, the testimony was closed.
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For HOSIERY, Gloves, Merino and Cotton
Underwear, Felt Skirts, Bnstles and Corsets,
go to Carlton Kimbal's, 495 Congress street.
His aSutmfrt is complete and prices low.
octTf- ct
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The number OF weeks relief furnished TO pay
ing patients was SOP, to free patients 6S2 o.
| Total 1884 CT.
| This is equal to an average of 22.45 for the
year. which is an increase over the average
| number of last year of over 30 per cent.
The current expenses for the year have been
follows.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

DAMAGED UNDERwEAR.-Rines Bros, 255
Middle street, offer one case of damaged under
fannels at 37s cents, which are very cheap.
oct11 st
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

DIR. FITZGERALD at Falmouth Hotel We'd
nesday and Thursday, 18th and 10th. Will be
in Bethel, Friday, 18th. oct9-6t
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To the Webber Heirs,

A MEETING of all the Weber claimants will be
N held at 10 a. IN. Thursday, Oct. 20, A. D. 1879,
at 491a Exchange St., Portland, Me. All interest
ed are invited. By order of Trustees oc14d3t*
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

BLACK SILK PRINCES, Beaded Gimps, Marc
bout Headings Satins, Velvets and Buttons
for dress trimmings, bountiful assortment as
low as the lowest at Carlton Kimball's 1856
Congress street. oct14-2t
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Attention Hayes Light Guard.

CHEW JAcKsoN's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco
de28S&Ww1y
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; Sloop by Auction

i, f. O. Bailey g. Co. sell at II m. today, at
east side of Custom House wharf, a fine sloop
and all her furniture, &c.
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Maine General Hospital.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORA
TORS.
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STATE NEWS.
ANpRosCoGGIN COUNTY

At the civil nm of the Lewiston NUM-
cipal Court, Friday, suit between sisters has
been the feature of the day. The suit was for
money loaned. The trial was long and con-
tinued all day.
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AUCTION SALES.
SLOOP AT AUCTION

nN WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18th, at IL NJ, at east
~ side of Custom House Wharf, where she now
with fittings hammocks mattresses oil stove and
fixtures, &C., sc. Also yacht tender. For further
particulars call on
ocl1 dat
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

Hon. James T. McCobb, the Treasurer, re-
ported receipts this past year, including bal
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

Cnalr1IaH LlDrary CoIl
TREASURER'S REPORT.
The Portland daily press., 1879-10-15

III securing pubic commence ana favor. AS
general rule, strong reluctance exists in all
classes of society to recognize or partake of
their manifold benefits. But this condition of
things does not long continue. Sooner or later
a change comes over the public mind. Oft re-
peated experiences, and representations to 9TH
ers of the beneficial workings of such institu-
tions, and especially the triumphs of surgical
skill which, coming under personal observa-
ton, soon become widely known, are efficient
factors in educating the people up to a just ap-
probation of their intrinsic worth, and of the
strong claims they present for sympathy and
support. Such is the universal experience
Hence in the construction of general hospital
preparations are always made, and plans con-
summated, with esnecial reference to its pro-
spective wants. In other words, the selec-
ton of location, its extent and surroundings,
the size, architecture, and finish of the build
ings, must be determined upon in obedience to
a fact which long experience has fully estab-
lished, that every general hospital at its OPEN
ing, and for longer or shorter period thereaf-
ter, will have comparatively few patients, and
that provision must always be made for a con-
stantly increasing number, which, with proper
management, is sure to follow.
The early friends of the Maine General Hos
pital acted wisely, as we believe, in laying its
foundations broad and deep, and with a far-see-
ing reference to the future. They decided af-
ter mature deliberation, to erect a Hiding,
which in its appointments and capabilities
would answer the wants of the State for long
period of years. That decision at the time and
subsequently provoked severe criticism. The
building is too large, it was said, and
more money has been expended upon
it than wise economy can Justify. But
we have reason to believe that public opinion
in this regard is now modified, if not changed,
and that, in the judgment of the best-informed,
the present condition of the hospital, in this
early period of its history, fully vindicates the
wisdom Of their decision. 1t is daily growing
in public favor. The average number of pa.
tents admitted this year is more than thirty
per cent larger than that Of the preceding
year, and with corresponding annual increase,
which we confidently expect, all the wards Will
be occupied long before the close Of another de-
cads.
REPORT OF THR TREAsuRER,
Hon. James T. McCobb, the Treasurer, re-
ported receipts this past year, including bal
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
TENNESSEE STATE BONDS.
AN OPINION FROM CHARLES o'coNoR
SUSTAINING THEIR VALIDITY.

NEW YORK, April 3-Charlss O'Conor
has written an opinion 10 favor of tho
holders OF Tennesse state bonds, sustain.
ing the vadidtiy OF their hens upon the
principal railroads in the state of TeuIe-
ssee. He holds that the provisions Of
the iuternal-improvemet law of 1852 con-
stitutr the first mortgage encumbrances
upon the companies that sold bonds and
used the proce-dS for the cons ructi On Of
their roads and that the state held only a
trust title to be used solely for the bene-
tit OF the holders OF these iLterpal.im-
prOvement bonds and pronounces al!
! proceedings in Tenn, ssee, both l-gisla-
tive and judicial, utterly void as against
the bondholi-rs and in violation OF The
federal constitution providing agar nst
llmpAirmenfs of contracts
he pronounces the attempt to deprive
! the sintsrnal-imprOvemen bondholders OF
their security a. "desti!ut- Of any foun-
dation inreason, sound logic, legal
science or common honesty" and advises
prosecution OF the pending suit, in the
United b ates circuit court, for the b-ne-
hit OF all those bOndholders who may
come in and adopt them. The opinion
covers the foreclosed roais and also the
issues of new bonds since tho war to sew
erai railroad cumpabl-s. The amount OF
securities declared by MIR. O'Conor TO be
hrst-morigage liens on some of the most
Important railroad properties in Tennes.
/ see aggr' ga'es, with accrued interest.
nearly $1,000 600. Mr.. O'Conor strongly
advises against the proposed settlement
OF the state debt.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
Congress Yesterday.

In the United States Senate yesterday,
the session was spent in discussing the
right Of Mr.. Cha les II. Bell to seat in
the Senate from New Hampshire under
an appointment from the Governor. The
Senate then adjourned until Monday
next.
In the House, the amendment TO the
army appropriation bill prohibiting the
use Of tIoops at the polls led to pro-
tractcd and exciting debate. Mr.. Knott,
Of KY, ridiculed the republi can cry OF
revolution, aud maintained the constitu-
tionalty OF the amendment, Mr.. Robeson,
OF n. j., maintained the right of he gov
eminent 10 "ksep the peace anywhere
within q State" but failed, when re-
quested by MIR. McLane, Of Md, to refer
10 amy decision Of the Supreme Count
which recognizes any peace at all as the
"prace Of the United States" Mr.. Houck
Of Tennessee, favored bill providing for
holding all national elections under led
sral auspices, to the entire exclusion ol
the States, Mr.. Blackburn maintained
The constitutionality of the amendment,
showed that both Mr.. Garfield aud Presi-
dent Hayes, (at that time a member oI
the House, voted o iinpeach President
Johnson because Of his exercise of the
veto power, and concluded by declaring G
it 10 be the purp' 81 OF the d. mocratic
slue OF the House to maintain It's ground
An evening session wa. held, in Whicl
spet ches OH the amendment 10 the army
bill were made.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
REGisTER's OFFICE,

New Castle county, Mar. II 1879.
Upon the application OF Sallie b. Davis.
Administrative OF Eliza Moore. late
OF Wilmington Hundred, in said coun-
y, deceased IL Is ordered and directed by the
Regis er that the Adm nistratrix aforesaid
give notice OF the granting OF letters OF ad-
ministration, upon the estate Of the
deceased, with the date OF granting there
of, by causing advertisements u be pOst-
ed within forty days from the date OF such
letters, in six of the most public places OF
the county OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the es-
tate to present the same or abide by an
act OF Assembly IN such case made and
provided. And also cause the same To be
inserted within the same period in the
WILMISGToS GAZtTTE,a "a newspaperpub-
,ished in Wilmington, aud to be contIn-
ued therein three weeks, (eod).
,. Given unier the hand and seal
al. y. OF Once of the Register aforesaid
t-~~--) at New Castle, In Ntw Castle
county, aforesaid, the day and year above
written. g. BUGS Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the
estate OF the deceased must present uht
same duly attested To the AdmiDistratriS 4
on or before the seventeenth day OF March
A. ID 1890, or abide the act OF Assem- bly, In
such case made and provided.
bALLIE b. DAVIS.
Administratrtx
Address, $40 South 2lst IT., Philadei.
phia. Pa. mariS-3~ cod.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
HORRIBLE POISONING SCANDAL
IN CHICAGO,

CHICAGO, April 3. "A scandal was oc-
casion' d on the North Side some time
ago by the attention paid to Mrs. Henry
Gelderman by DR.. Henry Meyer. The
impr"priety Of his addresses arose from
The fact that Mrs. Meyer Mr.. Gelder-
m.n had shortly before died under cir
Gums ances which, taken in connection
with tn subsequent conduct of the sur
viving ones were deem d suspicious. The
Two bodies were exhumed, and, after
Careful analysis, just completed, large
quantities Of strychnine were found in
the system Of Mr.. Ge derman, aud the
stoma h of Mrs. Meyer Was found i'm
preenated wi h cOlchicine. The cofoner's
jury to-da,, after hearing he testimony
OF the chemists. found verdict recon-
mending that DR.. Never and MIS-. Gel
derman be held for murder.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
FIFTH EDITION.
NEW CASTLELETTER.
New CASTLE, April 1, 1879.

New CASTLE. April I. 1879.
Last night was gentle reminder that
winter yet fingered In the lap Of spring.
The greater number of our fishermen
have wet their nets. and were In hopes
that shsd were on hand, but the last fe W
days have caused them to change their
minds, and now do their fishing along
aide of the stove lin their minds). -
The Board Of Education are using
every endeavor to have school house
erected In the wastern part OF this city
and 1t will no doubt be accomplished very
soon.
"Old Boreas" yesterday afternoon up.
set load OF hay near Dobbinsville, and
did some fine work In the way of fscat-
tering IL. Moral Consult old "Prob ,
before hauling hay.
The recent act of the Legislature ex-
empting from State, county and city
taxation for 10 years anv manufacturing
establishment which may be hereafter
started here, is calling the attention OF
capitalists to our city. Let them come
there Is plenty OF room and no better
fasultes can be found IN the State.
The Delaware Iron Works are running
quite brisk, the greater part of the hands
laid of some months ago are now ai
work.
Tbs amateur minstrels will give anoth.
or entertainment IN the 18th and 10th.
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yEotsr1s's o1D11S.
ReglsteR's order.
REoIsrBA's UgvICx, [
MeW CnstiA 10 March Ath 1879 I


RE0IsTBn's UIHICK,
New Castle Co. March Nth, 1919.
Upon the application Of Joseph u. Car
peni.r, Administrat'r. i. OF Nathaniel L Tom
linson, late OF Wilmington Hd:. In sal
county, decd, II is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Administrator afore-
said, give notice OF the granting OF Letters
Of Administration upon the Estate. OF
the decd, with the date OF granting thereof,
by causing advertisements TO be posted
within forty days from the date OF such
Letters, In SIX OF the most public places OF
the County OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Es-
tate. TO present the same, or abide by an
Act OF Assembly In such case made and
provided. And also cause the same 70 ba
inserted within the same period In the
Wilmington GAZETTE. n newspaper pub
lished In Wilmington. and 10 be continued
therein three weeks (e. O. d.
,, Given under the hand and Seal OF
}L.s. Ofiice OF the Register Aforesaid At
t~>-~) New Castle, In New Castle County
Aforesaid, the day and year above written.
y. c. BIGGS, Register
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the
Estate OF the deceased must present the
same duly attested To the Admi n istrator
on or before Mar. 24th, 1890, or abide the
Act OF Assembly In such case made and
JOSEPH L. CARPENTER,
Administrator.
Address. Wilmington. Del. nsr15-awsod
The daily gazette., 1879-04-04
A Mysterious Law student.
From the n. Y. Star, April 2.

FROM INC N. L. otar, Aprll z.
For several days past the clerks at tho
law library have been puzzled by the
regular appearance Of q little, old gon-
tleman in thin blue overcoat, who al.
ways trsads with the utmost care and
keeps his left hand buried out OF sight
In his coat pocket. He sits for hours
surrounded by law books, whi IN hr
scans with the utmost care and deliber.
alton, stopping occasionally 10 get q
clerk to bring him another volume to In.
crease the dusty pile before him. The
aged student is Samuel j. Tilden. 1t is
eaid he. in company with another capi.
tallsr well known iu connection with
railroad projects, has a scheme for a
steam towing railroad along the berme
bank of the Erie canal and that he ID
making thorough search of the statute
books TO asc. rtain whether the e is any
existing law that would prevent them
from securing control of the privilege
by gi,latien Mr.. Tilden has already
matured his plan for obtaining the leg
/. laton at thu state capital necessary to
the succt IS of his new scheme, the rea
ohjecr of winch is to capture the tow,
palh of the canal for road bed for ne
| railway.