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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Condensed Dispatches.

The fishing schooner A 7. Vance. Fast
port. Me. for Boston with frozen herring
struck a ledge near Thaichers Island. The
Captain is in hopes TO save the vessel.
The Postmaster General base. his reasons
for not adopting the double postal cards and
return letter envelopes principally upon
economical grounds.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
FROM AUGUSTA.
The Legislature.

AUGUSTA, Feb. 10.
\ remonstrance was presented against the
repeal of the porgy law
a bill was presented for the incorporation
OF the Ragged Lake Dam Company of which
the incorporators are Samuel H. Blake, Eb-
enezer ). Coe, Gorham L. Bovnton. Samuel
7. Strickland, John Morrison and Elbridge
II. Hunting.
An order of enquiry was passed as to the
expediency of repeating the Insolvency act;
that enquiry be made as to amending the
law IN relation to hawkers and peddlers.
Passed To be engro>sed. an act extending
the time for completing the Bangor and Pts
cataquis Railroad, an act to amend an act to
incorporate the Richardson wharf Company.
y large number of petitions were presented
for holding the February term of the :. J.
Court at Caribou in Aroostook County
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
The Weather.

WAR DEPARTMENT
oiiire Of the thri Signal officer
WASHINGTON. u. e.. FEB. Ill AN
iJ.dicdfiOas
For New England, light snow in northern
portions and partly cloudy or clear weather
III southern portions. with south to west
winds. slight rise in temperature, and slightly
rising barometer
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson Leland, of
Trenton, wish TO acknowledge their obliga-
tons TO their many friends, the citizens of
this and neighboring towns who responded
so literally to their needs, not only with their
sympathes but with more substantial assist
ance, after the fire Of last Summer which de-
prlved them Of their dwelling house and barn
together with all their household furniture,
wood. hay, and farming utensils They have
been enabled to erect new buildings and finish
them sufficiently to keep them comfortable
Tor the winter. They have been supplied
with hay. provisions, such articles as are
needed about the house. &c, to such an ex-
tent that. instead Of being without a roof 10
shelter them and household articles to use.
they are placed by these generous responses.
in comfortable circumstances. s
Last weeks AMERICAN saws Five sun
DAYS in February" which an "old citizen
informs Us. has not occurred since 1884" If
"nd citizen will examine his record n little
closer. he will find there was five SUNDAYS
in February, 1852. with the state of the
weather each Sunday. as follows
sunday Feb. /. snovstorm. IN. wind fresh y T.
:, clear and cold
d, fair and moderate
z, fair and cold
~. sunshine and clouds highest wind
tor - years. : W.
Amount of hon, raised 1870 -,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Two Organs.

Regulate first the stomach, second the liver;
especially the hrst. - rs to perform their
functions perfectly and you will remove At least
nineteen twenticths Of all the III that mankini
Is heir to, in this any other climate. Hop
Butter. is the only thing that " III give perfectly
healthy natural action 10 these two organs
Maine Eur1nPr
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

Ellsworth-feb. :, Miss Georgctta Thoma..
adopted daughter of Geo. w and Mrs. T.. c.
Per sins. aged ~ years and months.
Hancock-Jgn. ,. Mrs. Polly Stratton, aged
81 years. : months.
Brooklin-Fcb. ), Mrs, ReLecca o. H-rrirk,
aged II wears and II months.
Biuehill-Frb. 8, Charles W. Allen, aged 3
year., 5 months.
>urry-Feb. :, Louisa L. Treworgv, aged
q wears.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12


The interest manifested in mining. in
your city, is partaken of here. Prospecting
is the order of the day \ company has
been formed, with headquarters here, for
the purpose Of working the "Candagc,.
mine in Bluehill. It is known as the Can
dage Copper Mining Company. having a
capital stock of $500, 700 divided into lOO.-
900 shares. with a par value of -. each.
The following lis; Of officers we're chosen:
President-A. G. iIagerthy.
Secretary-Geo ". Hale.
Treasurer Y. Byard
Dircctors-A {. Hagcrthv, 5. J. Can
dage. Sam1 Herrick, C.. II. Clos.on. JOS
Candage, Jas, ?. Byard, G. I. Icrrick.
2j,O00 shares reserved for treasury stock
The property Of this company is situated
on land formerly owned by 5. J. Candage,
They have begun to sink shaft are work
ing with crew of five and are down about
l3n The limited amount of stock which
IN, been put upon the market has been sold
readily
IAc D.. -s.aorrin Silver Mining Company
are working their shaft. with a gang Of :
men. \ night gang is soon to be put on.
Preparations are being made for opening
a mine on the land Of Parker Billings.
The river has been open during the
winter 50 as TO permit the steamers to make
their usual landings
DO YOU knit shoddy is the query of
the average female.
Two vessels broke from their moorings
in the gale Of Tuesday night, the 3rd inst.
and found resting places on the northern
shore Of Deer Isle. Roy.
Fob q
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Nj 4 I>It f - .

Brook lin-Jan. -, by Rev. c. +. Bartlett.
Capt. PHILLIP Stinsou OF BROOKLYN. and Mis-
Rose Haskell OF Sedgwick.
Eastbrook-Feb. :, by ;. o Googns, Esq.
Capt. George W. Googins OF Hancock, aud
Miss Clara A. DYER OF " altman
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Granqers.

The grangers will hold mass meetings in
the several New England States during the
year in accordance with the decision of the
National Grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Business Notices.

Don't fdH 10 try pr. kunnAi'S i;aI-tin. far
Coughs, Colds. ioar- ness. Sur"rr~- OF the
Throat, Chest, Lungs. &c. \ pleasant and
etirctual remedy. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Price - Il 70 cents, by all
Druggists Iyr.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

VtiE subscriber hereby gives public mott - 10 all
L concerned, that he has been duly appointed
anu nave taken upon hial~cif the trust OF
Executor OF the last Will aud testament OF
DANIEL +. IREWpRt.1 lat. OF BIuehlll
IN the touutyof Hancock, Woman deceased no
h""i required by the VIII. he therefore requests
alt person. Tho are indebted to the said ,I,,ess
ed esiateto make imuI, date payment, "a nd those
who have ANY demands thereon To ex
hi0lt the same for settlement.
JOHN ;. TkEWORGY, Executor
February 1, lSs0 avs
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
MARINE LIST.


Bo>TO>-Ar ), sch Neneha, Kelley, Passport.
td :. sch Abraham Richardson, Reed HIyti
DTTCH >IASp III AREpR-Ar 3, sch Jane Haskell,
Providence for bridgeport.
Hl >NNIs-Ar 9Th, sch Joshua Brag,lon.
NEW lORK-Ar ), >ch " alter NJ Young. Thomp
son. Cape br;i'iia \ bios JOS VI Riley, Robins. .
>tgua.
Passed through Hell Gate, 4th, sch Grace. Az -.
New York for somerset, Abigail Haynes, MAAf.iIi.
Port johnson for Prov lence.
Ar 5, brig >ila- y. Martin, Parker, Barren Is
land.
wIrAI>GroN, y C-Cld 4th, sch Brave, Googin-,
Hayti.
Roreiga Ports.
Mayagues, Rim port Jan -, sch Post Boy,
for New York g oranges
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Appointments BY the Goyernvr

DIR. Charles W Johnston of East Machia,
has received the appointment of trustee of
the Insane Asylum in place OF Dr. \. J. Ful-
Ter Of Bath and Samuel J. Gallagher of Au-
guSta has been appointed in charge of the
Pension department in place of Benz Bunker
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
PATENTS,
r H. EDDY.

No 10 state st., opposite Atlsy, Dosao..
secures Patents in the United States; aI.ni,
GREAT britain, France anu other foreign countries
1opies oil the ciaims vi any Patent furnished NV
renting Que dollar. Assignments recorded n,
ashingtob No Agency in the United states
Possesses superior facilities tor obtaining Patents
OF asce, tanning the patent;.bility Of Inventions
n. H. eDDi' solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS,
regard NJ Eddy as one Of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom / have
tsd oihcial intercourse
CAAs. MASON, Commissioner of Patents.
lnsehtors cannot employ person more trust.
worthy or more capable oil securing Tor them AN
early and favorable consideration at the Paten
O"ee' EDMUND BURKE,
late Commissioner OF Patents,
, . BOSTON. October 49, $50.
IL. Il. EDDY, Esq dear SIR: you procured 10,
me- IN lsio my hrst patent. since then yvu layG
Acted Tor and advised me in hundreds oi caaes.
ana procured many patents, reissues and exten-
aons. l have occasionally employed the best
agencies IN New York, PhilaaleJh ia and Wxrhina
ton. but still give you almost the whole Of NY
bustness, In your line. and advise others " en-
Pioy You. Tours traly GK0RGE uRAPER.
Boston ian. J. $50 tyrI
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

~ our 81 Probate holden at Ellsworth, with
IN and Tor the County Of Hancock ON ,he arst
Wednesday Of February. A. ID. 1880
1hOMAS j. lilNCSLEf. nameI Executor in a
] certain instrument purpOrting TO he the last
WIN ami testament OF Lemuel Z Gushing late of
biuehill In -ald county deceased having pre-
scented lhs same for probate:
ORDERED That the said Hincklcy give notice
TO MI persons Interested, BY causing
acopy OF this order to be published rec weeks
sucres'iVely in The Ellsworth American, printed
IN Ellsworth, that they may appear at . Probate
Cohrt TO he helt NJ Ellsworth ia said County
on Tue !nd ednrs day OF April next, Mt ten OF
the clock IN the forenoon, and shew cause if anv
theS have. why the said instrument should not
De proved. approved, and allowed As The last
viii AMI testament Of said deceased
Sw7, PAKkEk ,TIrCE t,ao
true Copy AEe.t:-CHAs. r. DoRk, ReyIs,er.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

Some Of the more active Of our young
people have inaugurated a series Of social
gatherings at Powers Hall, that bids fair to
be OF much benefit to the social element OF
the place. Uniting together, they invite
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Amount Of wheat raised 1879
School District No. :. Trenton.
Bushels


DONATION INSTANTANEOUS friends and
Pensioners of Rev. and NJ, J. +. Evelc,h.
Unexpectedly gathered at their residence on
the evening Of the 22d ult. bringing with
them, no, only words Of cheer. but also
substantial tokens Of their Kind feelings in
numerous parcels of groceries, provisions.
&c. and leaving also generous gift of
money for all which they tender sincere
thanks. The evening vas spent in social
converse and singing, and closed b, reading
and PRAYER By the Pastor Such seasons
mark 4 sunny spot in the lie Of a Minister.
and serve to unite him and his people in
stronger bonds Of love.
On the evening Of the 9Th ult., the pco-
pie again gathered a. the house Of sick
ncghhor AZ Hull, Cove. amt contributed FOR
the eoinfor, Of himself and family in a gen
e-o-, manner.
Also on the evening OF the 10Th. large
number gathered at the residence Of all
aged sister Of the Baptist Church. and left
large amount Of good things for the support
and comfort Of her family. II was real
surprise, and a season Of much enjoyment
TO all present. The pleasure of the evening
vas much promoted by the aged sister get
ting out her old flax wheel, and spinning
fax which had been raised the past year.
Many Of the company had never seen the
old fashioned instrument before, nor the pro-
cess by which those Of former generations
clothed themselves in Linen" before the
days Of cotton gins and cotton factories.
We parted after PRAYER by the Pastor. thank
ful for our better privileges. than the
fathers enjoyed, and feeling that 40 give"
to those who are needy and grateful is quite
as full Of blessing, as it is 10 receive T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
Notice Of Foreclosure.

10 i!EREAS Hannah W. Gillcy, OF fremont. in
W tlr County OF Hancock bv hct deed al
M"rISa4e lated bee. I<tn, A. d. is77 and
recorded IN the ilanCoc< Registry ri Dcc.is hook
I'V pdSc 10 conveyed to me in mortgage a c.r.
tam pHice. vi ami win the Uhild ny. thereon
situated Ia I'D fremont nuI LiesciiIsd "A. al
lows: BE- nuing Ine saStrrn Inc OF n,,.t
oNhr" - } lmrs 1. tIik. and running suu. il
- deg ta~' seventy Io.is Ia "a stt.e. fhcnr,.
7~ut - Nc-l fifteen .iud naII r1,t, IA, a MAJ, A
Ice, t.s'rcc pfth ~ Wet seventy r,,,I, Il, ,,J
'i.A 'ana' thence nor. - tIst Oy said CARA.
land hltcen aud tat rod, 10 III. htst ,,n.,,n,.d
hvHH't. CONTAINING slA ac,rs and ninety II. T.,
more or less AID whereas tile conditions of
Stld mortgage have been aud are broken i
calm a foreclosure ct the same, auI eIy,- lin,
notice thereto.
ANDREW LOPAUS
By A. Z. MlliiAen his Alty
b"Ie' January 20, 1870 3a5s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

THE BEST IOUGH MEDICINE in the
World" Tue on Vegetable lTanOnary
Bdlsdm. Cutler Bros. 4 Co.,, bo.tDu, Ssnsi,
reduced 70 &c; Large, Il,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

NtE 'Unscriher HEREBY gives pubic Lut.c, to
1 all 'neerned tn Al he has been duly appoint
e" aId has taken upon tins eiI the tTusl OF Nh
Ad,u.ut-, Itor OF the E,tItc vi
>ARAH NJ. HoLDEN, lite OF Deer Isle
In the LountS uf Hancock, marrlcd woman de-
e+scu, " StNlng bond As The Ia. direct. be lher.-
lore requests AL persons who ara, ini.bIeil t,
the SAID deceased's estate 10 make lmm.,ll
ATE payment. and those no have any de,uauds
thereon TO exhibit tie same tor payment.
W. w. THOMAS JR
Jan. Il, lss0. 2,E.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

bankruptcy Noticc-Wm. T. Prrble
Picked tp-t'errish A Foss.
Boots and Shoes. {. WIVES
State Normal >chool-R Woodbury..
t"reclosurc-Car ulinc y. Billings
business thancs-t. Ma.gati
Sheriff >ale-A. X. pevercnN.
Libel for Dtvoree-Eudora ID. Rich.
Probate Notice. = DOrr
llbel FOR Diyore,-yosei,hiu. NJ Torrcy.
Probate Notirc-T. 4. Woe-lnan.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

II Court Of Probate holden at Ellsworth. within
ana Tor me tguaty Of Hancock. on the fret
Wednesday Of February. y u, 1850.
0ARAH VI. WOODS, an Interested prrsop In
~ certain Instrument purportus Il be the last
viii AMI testament uf Josiah Il Woods, lat, OF
a~thc' IN said county deceased, having presented
the same for probate
ORDERED That the said Sarnb N w,ods
give notice I" all persons interested nv eau
inG copy Of tns Drdcr TO bc published three
W. a. 80 tt7-Fviy ia tue Ellsworth American
printed ut Eltsw nth that they may appear Pro
pate Court, 10 be holden at Ellsworth in said
ounty on The 2nd Wednesday of April next
at Ten of the CLOCK in the forenoon and shrw
cdu-e. Il any they have, Why the said instrument
should not be proved, apple owed, and allowed
As TIE II VIII aud test. sicnt OF sand ,l,ces,.d
d"'' FARMER TUCK. judge
\ true copy, Attest.-CHAsi Z. DosR Register
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
City and County.
Religious Services IN this City each Sunday

CONGREGATIONAL at 10 80 A.
VI. and p. ". Sabbath school in tae aftei-
noon. at - O'Clock, NJ.
BAPTIST Preaching at and P. N. Sal.
bath School at Z. n.
UNIrARIAN.-Church service At ass and
80 T. N. sunday school 1t r. NJ.
CATHnLIc.--Presching at 10 l-s o'clock A.
". Sabbath School Mt 3P. N.
MISUNDERSTANDING at 9 and 7. Nj
Sabbath School at T. NJ
UNION TEMPERANCE NsETING-every sun
dsv at IA Z. NJ. at the Methodist Nestry.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12

TUE subscriber hereby gives Public notice. o all
! concerned, that size has been day appointed
Ah'' hA' tArh upon herself, The ttust vi an Ad-
lnlntstrairiN OF the estate OF
RUBEN >lUBBs, late of Bucksport
10 thr COInty OF ilaIc.,ck, yeomsn deceased
ny EiNHe pond as The Law directs, -he therefor
requests ali person, who are in,itbtei to IN, .,ii
Ht taseds estttr, To make Immediate payment
h'H '''Sc VINO HaEe any d .inands
thereon 10 exhibit The 5 lme for raymrnt
JOANNA >IUBB~
January :. 1870. Ava.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
To the Honorable judge Of Pr, bate for tn, Conn.
If uInDnnA -

To- the iionorahle Judge Of Pre- bate for the Coun-
THE undcr-ig ucd Guardian ID Ala J. ,rnv ~
1 Bu'A-p"rt. TN said ,,untf' Minor Her of
Nathan Il, snow, late II Bu, ksport, in said ,ouD.
y, deceased respectfully represents that said
MINOR l. seized ami possessed Of the following
described Real Estate, Va undivided seventh
part ul the homestead farm Of BENJAMIN snow
'+ir ~ -a1I BurA-p"rt subject to "A mortgage ON
-sui tirn {" farhaTt snow, for which | hay,. an
"HrF ~ t'rft hEc dollar, which consider ativau-
t.-''u- ant bg-tr" To- accept, said offer /. from
la'har' snow, II being the described In a
mortgage Deed recorded In the Registry Of DEEDS
i"T SAN touhtNr Volume l@b, page =, from H.
SNOW t" Hi b.tul snow. That Ii would IL. for IN.
benz III uf said minor that -ai Real Estate. -hnuId
he -ohi, AMI the procc,- thereof nut out AT inrer
ct or "thrrws-" used for her benefit He there.
f"rr pFaN1 that License may be granted him tn
sell ami convey the aDovc describes, Real Estate
AT public or private sale. according to the require
Incnt Of the Law, or Ia accept said offer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-02-12
'"''tA'AA 49, A'''s
STATE OF MAINE,

hASc"th' ss.-C"urt OF PROBATE. February
Term. \ u 1880
Upon The foregoing petition. ORDERED That
.Ald petitioner give public notice to all person.
Interested by causing copy oi the pet itlon. and
thus order thereon, u b, publish ID three we.k
successfully in the Ellsworth American a news.
paper published IN Ellsworth. IN said County
mat they may appear at Court OF Probate Tor
SAID County, to be held at Ellsworth on the End
" "Wednesday OF ApIil. next, at ten of the CLOCK
IN the forenoon, IL snow cause, ii any they have
why the prayer oil said petitioner should not be
granted.
3~'' PARKER TUCK, Judge
AILe-i;-tHAs 4. DoKR, Register
a true cops, Attest:-tHAS Z. DoKk Register
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-10-02
TO ADVERTISERS

TIE FREE PRESS Is . leading newspaper and
advertising medium, and has the best ofhce with
In thirty miles. II has fair and increasing eircu
lation Of the best SORT both locally and generally.
A live paper, devoted to immigration and the
development aud proSressof tie country. Jefer.
sonan Democratic in pol(cs. Only and Official
paper Of the county. San Marcos. the county
seat, Is growing town Of some 500 Inhabitants.
located on the great highway from Austin.
the capital OF the State, via San Antonio
to Mexico. thirty miles from the former
and fifty from the latter city, OIL the lnterna-
tional Railroad which is now completed
to this point. 1t Is noted for Its reliS-
ious aud educational privileges. and as the
center OF a fine country aud excellent community;
also for the celebrated springs, half mile above.
which boil up from the bowels Of the earth ut the
foot OF the mountains, forming the San Marcos
river, and constituting at once great natural
curiosity and an inc xhaustible water power.
Advertising agents, and advertis ers generally
throughout the country. will be apt to recognize
In the proprietor Of the FKEr PaEss one with
whom. as newspaper publisher Of Eastern In
diana during fourteen year,-rfrom September
1858 TO December 1872 ,-tbcy have probably had
business transactions, to which he can point them
with pleasure as the best evidence Of his respon
,ibility and mode Of doing business.
III See table Of advertising rates on first page.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-10-02
CROPS.
From Nlnrlindnlc.
MARrINpALE Sept. 23l, 1880

MARTINDALE Sept. % |, 1851
EDiToR FREE Press Owing to
cotton picking and 50 on l have been
unable to keep up my regular correspop
dence. We had Democratic speak.
ing here to-day as announced, but
think the Independent candidates went
off with the badge. The speakers were
James Cahill, of Lockhart, l. b. Stand
ifer of Martindale. W. i. Boron Of
Guadalupe county-the latter represent
ing Il. II. Rogan Of Lockhart, an indie
pendent candidate for County Attorney
Mr.. Staudifer has bright hopes Of
getting to the White House, aud says
his speeches to the people. that il
they will elect him, he will straighten
all the deficient laws and make such
new laws as we need. No doubt he will
do so. Martindale is steadily improv
ing, it now has two stores, blacksmith
shop, wood-shop, butcher shop. liquor
saloon and fruit stand. Our cotton
crop in this section will be at least one
third shorter than expected, owing to
the ravages of worms and wet weather,
and unless we have dry weather soon will
be still shorter. ....-
Chas. Holt,a german Of this neighbor
hood, died at New Brauufels few days
since. and was buried here, death, caus
ed from surgical operation.
| think most of our county officers
for next term will be Independents, as
most all are out with county conventions,
Nothing more of Importance.
Yours, ALPHoSso.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-10-02
From Es;,strOp.
B,sTROp. Sept. 9th, 1880.

BAsTROP, Sept, 9th, 1851.
EpIToR' FREE Press: After two
week D daily rains, it cleared off at last
yesterday with pleasant North wind,
hope it will remain dry row till Christ
mas, our lands arc we'll soaked and IL
long dry spell would benefit US. The
rain and worms must have damaged
our county some $4,000. Cotton seed
is sprouting in the bolls. 1t is remark
nble that after so much rain and hot
intervals there is so little sickness in
town in the country | learn there is
more, and the practice OF our three
town physicians is principally there
Two venturesomc boys OF about Is
years attempted to cross the Colorado
river (ut its present stage II feet high
with an extempore skiff made OF two
goods boxes, they got along we'll TIL
the current stove their craft on a tree,
they luckily succeeded in clinging to it..
One of them could not swim, the other,
a good swimmer, reached the shore,
and friends as soon as possible, got into
a skff and helped the one on the tree
to the bank.
Politics quiet at present, candidates
nun erous. The Republicans will hold
a convention to nominate candidate
Tor the Legislature, and think an in
telligent colored man will get It ; II he
accepts, | think he has a good chance
to be elected, for he can divide the
votes Of the white candidates. The
Greenbaekers will have a convention at
Paige IN this county to nominate for
Senate from this district. What the
result viii be it will be impossible to
tell. The Republicans nominated a
DR.. Hays of this county for the Senate.
The Democrats nominated Col. W, A.
Moore for the Senate. Let them all rip.
The fastest horse wins the race, no ore
hurt except the defeated candidates.
&. ERHARD.