davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The Garfield craze HIS died out among
sensible people, who now measure the man
by uhat he was. A movement was started
in Philadelphia some weeks ago 70 erect a
$4,000 monument to us memory, and the
undertaking IS proving failure. After
diiiceut solicitations only $4,000 have been
raised, and the promoters win either have
to build small affair or abandon it alto
-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Since the new law has gone into effect,
punishing wife heaters by lashing, a num-
Der Of cases Of wife beating has occurred in
Baltimore but no flashes have been applied
to the violators Of the law. Several cases
have been brought 70 the notice Of the au-
shorit;es. bat the wife always relents and
either refuses to pvoseeate q al Or testiiies
IN the husbands behalf. Thus the iay Is
practically dead letter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

NO. lole EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Thomas ellis vs.. Joseph H. ellis.
Ordered this 25th day of July, A. D. 1882,
that the third account of the Auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed.
unless cause TO the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of August next;
provided a copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published IN Carroll
county.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True. eopy,-Test:
july 29-2t FRANK L SnAw, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The PENNSYLVANIA Independent Repub-
liesn State Committee met in Philadelphia
on Wednesday, three-fourths of the mem
bers being present. The chief business Of
the meeting was the consideration Of the
four propositions submitted by the Stal-
wart wing of4he party for a union, all Of
which we're rejected Thus the triangular
contest between Stalwarts. Independents
and Democrats viii go on. with chances
largely in favor Of the Democrats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

4 newspaper reporter has aseertained
from Aristarchi Bey, the Turkish minis
ter, that the name Of the leader ef the in
surrecsion in Egypt Is pronounced Arosi,
with the accent On the second syllable. and
not Arab or Arabic
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Congress, which Is controlled 10 both
branches BY Republicans has already made
appropriations amounting % over $780,
000.o00, and the session i not over The
Republicans read defeat from the signs Of
the tinss, and their days Of extrayasance
and plunsor being numbered, they are im-
proving their opportunity
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
DUBLIC SALE OF STOCK AND
Il FARMING UTENSILS.

On Thursday, iugust 10, 1852, at u M,
horses, 2 Cows, Brood Sow, lot of Shoats,
20 Sheep and ID Lambs, . Wagons, lot of
Farming Implements, &c. See bills for partie-
ulars. All in first class order.
ELIAS B. ARNOLD,
Near MeehaniesvilIe.
july 22-St* r. c, MArTHEws, Auctioneer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Tie Sew York T'mes, The leadipg Re
publican paper nf the country, says that The
Depocratie ticket ia Ohio is the strongest
and best that The Democratic party has pre-
ssnted for years. lis suceess i siaise gen
orally conceded At home aud abroad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

In the Anne ARUNDEL contested election
cases. judges Miller, Hayden end Ham
mond have rendered decision, declaring
their was no election of county commits
sioners GOV. Hamilton win 81 the IA
capciss.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Remarkable Mirages in sweden.

Mirages are frequent aud remarkable in the
southern and central parts Of Sweden, and
from time TO time whole landscapes. cities
and castles, with moving objects have been
observed reflected on the sky for hours Du-
ring an afternoon in May magnificent spec
tacle was seen over the Lake Of Orsa, in re-
mote part of Dalcarlia, IN latitude 81 degrees.
Many large and small steamers, with smoke
rising from their tunnels, were seen reflected
over the lake, aud later on the scene changed
to landscape, the vessels then taking the
form of islands in the lake covered with more
or less vegetation. The phenomenon lasted
from to o clock p. m, the mirage at last
dissolving in a haze.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves to be IN
dehted to the late firm OF Grimes / Weaver.
either by note or book account, will please
call and settle the same With |. 4. Weaver.
who may be found at his Office in the second
story OF the Warehouse of f. 0. Grimes L
Co., at Depot, Westminster, Nd.
July past
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
DENNSYLVANIAC COLLEGE,
Il GETTYSBURG, PA

The first term of the next Collegiate year
win begin September 7, 1882 The Faculty
of the Institution is full. The course of in
struetion is liberal and thorough. The loca-
ton is most pleasant and healthy, in the midst
OF an intelligent and moral community, and
accessible BY Railroad trains three times a
day. The preparatory Department in charge
of the Principal, Rev. J. B. Focht A. NJ,
with two assistant Teachers, furnishes thor
ough instruction for boys and young men pre-
pairing for business or College classes. Stu
dents in this department are under the spe-
cial care of their instructors who reside with
them in the building.
For further information or Catalogues, adj
dress
NJ. VALENTINE, d. D.,
President, or
REV. J. B. FOCHT,
july 22-3t Principal
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The Baltimore So Is 70 be commended
for rs efforts % secure for Baltimore such
fist mail facilities as are accorded to ether
large cities, aud such a. Baltimores posi-
ton and ilnportanee demand
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Cora and Musetta Sturm. Of Waynesboro' ,
Pa. the two girls charged with the murder Of
their stepmotber, are both under arrest The
girls enticed her to the springhouse, and after
knocking her senseless with billet OF wood,
one Of them stack her IN the heart With a
darning needle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
ELETcHER A. BALE,
Il WESTMINSTER, MD,
Chemical Company of Canton
FERTILIZERS.

Those attending 20 use Fertilizers this fall
should purchase this article, a. il is one Of the
best in ths market, and has given universal
satisfaction. Refer 70 J. J. Roller, Sapcrin-
tendent OF the AlIns House Farm. Samuel p.
Everhart. George W. Miller, and Hon John
=. Smith. jaly 2q-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Maine viii lead off in the fall elections,
the election for state officers, congressman,
6e., occurring ON September 18th.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
E,Esr1vAL at Meadow Branch,

A Festival viii be held by the Meadow
Branch Sunday School on the evenings of Au-
gust Sd and 4th, and on the afternoon and
evening of August 9TH. july 29-2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The August puasber Of orr Littie 0aes
Is perfect gem, and We can recommend it
to parents. $3.50 year Published by
Russell Publishing Company Boston,
Naas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
GUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRA,
- TION AND FESTIVAL.

St. Johns tLeister' s. Union Sunday School
will hold Celebration aud Festival in the
Grove at the Church. ON Saturday. August
18th. Festival to be continued at night.
The Beckleysville Band will be in attendance.
All are cordially invited. july 29-st
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The New York Herald after discussing
the causes, gives out the eoasohng infor-
nation that the hottest part Of the sum
mer Is get to come.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Fourth Election District, being
Woolery'S District.

On Monday, the l4th day Of August. 1882,
at Bollingers Hotel, Patapsco. On Tuesday
the 18th, and Wednesday the 10th DAYS of Au-
gust, 1882, at Mrs. Wentrode's hotel in Finks-
burg. On Thursday the 18th, Friday the
18th, and Saturday the 18th days of August.
1882. atthe store of Grife & Shipley, in Gam,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Wm. B. Usilton, one Of the editors Of
the Keaf Meas, Is recruiting at Monterey
Springs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Western Maryland College,
WESTMINSTER, CARROLL CorxTY, MARriaxp.
incorporated 1865,

The slss seui- Annual Session Of this in
ssituiiOn Of Learning begins September 9Th,
issa The special attention Of those resid-
ing in or near Westminster is called to the
advantages Of having such College 50 con
venieut TO them. Young persons of either
sex can here receive Thorough E.iaeatsoa
without losing the privileges Of home resi-
dence. The Preparatory Departmen, affords
full course for the ordinary business Of
life, and by hepurchase of Scholarship the
t'sa Collegiate Course can be had at about the
same low rate. charged in the Preparatory
Department,
For further information see or address the
President,
1T. WARD, D. D.,
at his residence, or any of the Professors at
their residences or at the College,
III. importan, that .tadent. enter ct the
beginning of the session, or as soon thereafter
a. practicable. july %
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

Since the adoption Of the I've cent fare
the Baltimore city railroads are making
more than when the old rate was charged
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The business viii be continued at the old
stand by Grimes Co., who solicit the patron.
age Of the friends Of the old firm and the pub
lie generally. july 29-4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Sixth Election District, being Man
chester District.

On Monday. the 18th day Of August. 1882.
at the residence Of the Register. Geo. Show,
err, in Manchester. On Tuesday, the 18th day
Of August, 1882. at Blocker's store, Alesia,.
on the Baltimore and Hanover Railroad
On Wednesday, the 18th day Of August, 1882
at the store Of Chester Wantz, ia Melrose-
Saturday the 18th DAYS of August 1852, at
the residence Of The Register, Geo. shower.
IN Manchester.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The male inhabitants Of New South Wales
appear to be in a sad condition. A great
number of them find il to be physically impos-
sible to procure wives. According to report
recently issued on the population of that cole
ony, no less than 10000 women are required
to equalize the sexes, The other Australian
colonies require about the same number in
proportion to their population.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
r Isr OF UNCLAIMED MATTER

IL remaining IN the Posi- Ulhce, Westmin-
ster, Nd, July -, 1882:
Brott, .Ino. b. I.eppo, W. X.
Bankert. Miss Maia Miller, Mrs. Ora
Beekwith, Niles c. Myers, Mrs. Sallie A.
Collier, Miss Hattie Mering Geo. T.. drop
Dell, Jennie G. Noyes, S. L.
Evans, Geo. w. Snyder, George
Fowler, Joseph Sullivan, Jno. II.
Hook. Mary s. Taylor. Miss Sadie
KEYS, Mrs. f. Tankerd, Mrs. Rachel
Kelley, Miss Mary A. Yingling, Miss n. M.(3l
Little, Peter Ward, John L.
Persons calling for matter IN the above list
viii say it was advertised.
july 20 All. HUBER, P. NJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
d BENTLEY WARDEN,
La M. D., d. d. s.,
nLrNrrISfr

Office at Uniontown, Nd. Will visit New
Windsor every Thursday, and Union Bridge
the FIRST and last Tuesday of each month.
july p eow-2m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
First Election District, being fancy.
town District.
Second Election District, being Uni
ontowp District.
Third Election District, being Myers
District.

On Monday the l4th, Tuesday the 18th.
Wednesday the 10th, and Thursday the nth
days of August, 1882, at Andrew Wisner's
hotel, in Silver Run. On Friday the 18th,
and Saturday the 10th days of August, 1882,
at the--store of Absalom Yeiser, near Deep
Run
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
II A. NIssELL,
e. BLACKSMITH AND
IInDcIr SrInED

Corner Main St. and Washington Road,
Westminster. Especial attention given to
Shooting. Also iron and wood work in gener-
al. Your patronage is solicited
July % SIS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
or copartnership.

Notice u hereby given that the eopartner-
ship heretofore sBbsissiEg between the under
signed, apder the style or firm of Grimes 4
Weaver, IS this day dissolved by mutual con
sent. Either will sign.
E. o. GRIMES.
|. : WEAVER.
IYssiaafasleF. NJ. I'LL. e. EsSs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Fifth Election District, being Free.
dom District.

On Monday, the 18th day Of Auguss. 1889.
at the residence Of the Register, J ". Steele.
in Freedom On Tuesday the 10TH. and We'd
nesday the 10th days Of August, 1882 at
I Ways School House, on the Sans Creek
road. On Thursday the 18th, and Friday the
18th days of August, 1882, at Stony Ridge.
School House. On Saturday, the 10th day
Of August, 1882, at the residence Of the Reg
lister, ]. W. Steele, in Freedom.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Seventh Election District, being
Westminster District.

Precinct No. 1.-0n Thursday the 18th,
Friday the 18th and Saturday the 18th DAYS
Of August. 1882, at the residence Of the Reg
lister. James Z. Smith, on Main street, IN
Westminster, next door to Reifsnider & Fink's
law Office
Precinct No. 2.-On Monday the 18th,
Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday tie 10th
days Of August, 1882. al The Office q the Ear
mers and Planters Live Stock Association.
on Main street, in Westminster, west Of the
railroad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
EXECUToR's SALE OF AN
H EXCELLENT FARM

By virtue Of the last will and testament Of
George LeeSs, and ofan order OF the Orphans
Coart OF Carroll county, Nd, the undersigned
executor Of said deceased, will sell at public
sale, on the premises, ON
SATURDAY.. the IstA Of AUGUST, ISSs,
at clock p. m. the farm owned by the
deceased during his lifetime. containing
~ ACRES, l ROOD AND los SQCAR
PERCHES,
more or less This farm is in Manchester
district, adjoining the dividing line between
Maryland and Pennsylvania, mile east Of the
Hanover and Baltimore Turnpike. ahaa; 2
iailcs south Of Black Rock. Mules from Mel
rose. and adioigs the lands of Aaron Crum-
rne, GeaFse hiaehaFt, David Garrett and
Others.
The Improvements are good l.SSA ~
( log wea;herboarded dwelling. ETTTfN=AR
recently repaired; bank harm. - ss5ssSlHs14l-
nearly new; wagon house. tive
hog houses. carpenter shop, spring hoasa with
neveE saiilng spring Of fae water, &c, well
and Faulp at house and harm. two apple or
ehards ia tall bearing condition and other
fruit; fencing good; and Is conveniently siivsd-
sssfxr ed Ahoat ten acres IN woodland and
- the balance under cultivation. predue-
f. ing excellent crops and has been heavi.
y lined This property is conveniently loeas.
cd As 70 railroad, churches, schools, postofFice.
mills, &e.. and Is a very desirable farm
Also Al the same time aud place q tract OF
Superior woodland containing IA ACRES.
more OF less fhis lot will h surveyed and
divided into small lots aud cold TO salt l,ur-
rhaKegg.
1sfNs. One.shird 81 TIE purchase money
10 b. psid in cash on the day 81 sale or on the
ratification q the same By the Court. and tn,
rrsidne 10 nine aud eighteen mouths from The
DAG Of sale; The credit payments 10 be sccEr-
Cd ~ the notes Of purchaser or purchasers,
With sufficient security, bearing interest from
the day OF sale.
JOHN GEIMAN,
july 2a-ts Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Eighth Election District, being
Hampstead District.

On Monday, the 18th day Of August, 1882,
at Marsh Hotel. in Hampstead On Tues
day the 18Th, Wednesday the 18th, and Thurs
day the 18th days of August, 1882, at o. Neal 5
Saturday the l9sh days Of August, 1852, at
Ahbott's store IN Eden
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Ninth Election District, being Frank
lin District

On Monday, the 18th day Of August, 1882, at
tie residence of Lewis G. Franklin, in Frank
Invite. On Tuesday the 18th aud Wednesday
the 10th DAYS of August, 1882, at the Store Of
David Cover, in Winfield. On Thursday the
18th, Friday the 18th, and Saturday the 18th
days Of August, 1882, at the residence Of the
Register, Lewis c. Franklin, in Franklinville.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
pEe1sTRATIoN NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens of
Carroll county that the Officers of Registration
for the respective election districts of Carroll
county will, for their first summer sitting in Au-
gust, sit in their respective election districts
in Carroll county for the purpose of ascertain
ing and registering in the proper registry Of
voters andpoll books the persons qualified to
vote in their respective election districts and
precincts Of said county,
On the Second Monday in august, and the
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday Immediately followiag said
Second Monday, from s O'Clock, a. nl., to 2
O'clock, p. M, seAich said days .cW be the
Lfth, I5fh, ION, I'm, 18Th and 18Th days
Of August, A. D., 1882.
On all of which above mentioned DAYS,
during the hours above stated, the citizens of
Carroll county are entitled to apply to be regs
istered in their respective election districts in
said county.
The places and days of sitting Of the re-
speetive Officers of Registration, at each of
said places, in each of their respective dis
triets, viii be as follows:
First Election District. being Tanev.
town District.
On Monday the 18th. Tuesday the 18th.
"Wednesday the 10th, and Thursday the 18th
days of August, 1882, at the store of Frank
H. Elliott, in Taneytown, and on Friday the
18th, and Saturday the 10Th days of August,
1882, at the residence Of TIE Register, Charles
a. Waesche, miles souAkwes of fancy
town, on the heysyille and Ianeytown road.
Second Election District, being Uni
ontowp District.
On Monday the 18th, and Tuesday. the 18th
days of August, 1882, at the residence of the
Register, Levi Fleagle, in Frizzellburg. On
Wednesday the 10th, and Thursday the 18th
days of August 1882, at the store of Philip
Andrews, in Uniontown. On Friday the 18th,
and Saturday the 18th days of August, 1882,
at the store Of William ]. Fleagle, in May
berry.
Third Election District. being Myers,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

IMPEDING INVITATIONS on Paper or
w Cardboard printed at this Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Tenth Election District, being Mid
dleburg District.

On Tuesday the 10th, and Wednesday the
10th days of August, 1882, at Lyan's Hotel,
in Middleburg. On Thursday the 18th, and
Friday the 18th Of August, 1882, at Benjamin
Pools Store, in Keysville. On Monday the
14th aud Saturday the 18th days of August,
1882, at the residence of the Register, John
H. Difendal, York Road Station, Western
Mnryland Railroad.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The rebels are distributed as follows ;-One
division outside Of Carlo, two regiments in
Carlo. two divisions al kafr q nowar, 1900
infantry at Rosetta and 1890 al Damiet;s-
Each division consists of four regiments Of
infantry Of 40 uaen. each, two regiments Of
cavalry OF 500 men each, one regiment Of ar
tillery Of zoo men and thirty.six guns. -Four
thousand civilians we're taken from necessary
works on the Nile to intrencb AZ kafr q Do.
war. Arab -Pasha holds a battaliea and a
battery Of two ssiuadrons in readiness TO check
any Rrifish advance narties.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
THE WAR IN EGYPT.
sAruRnAY.s NEWS.


Arefugee from Cairo reports that there were
massacres of Europeans in the outskirts of
that city on Monday. The killed at Tantah
include two English engineers named Crow
Their and Macalan. A sheik and the Governor
tried to save them, but without success. At
Calinb family was taken from railroad
train and put under the wheels. All the en-
pIoyes of the Cadastrar survey at Tantah have
been killed A rifle regiment occupies fort
400 Yards outside of the Rosetta. These are
the only troops outside the walls. NJ. de Les
seps has telegraphed from Alexandria to Paris
that immediate action is necessary, especially
10 protect the Suez canal, and that awaiting
the result of the conference is ridiculous.
The official native report of the lombard
ment of Alexandria said that eight ironclads
we're sunk, two burned and four captured, and
that the latter would be brought to Cairo. All
the French ships have left here, and the United
States flagship has gone to Brindisi.. The
markets and the hourse are reopening tor bus
mess
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29

The Khedive has signed decree dismissing
Arab Pasha and declaring him rebel. lie
has also issued general order forbidding the
Egyptian army to obey orders from Arab
Pasha, and forbidding the people TO pay him
their taxes. He asks the people to assist the
English, who are promoting the real interests
of Egypt The mail steamer from CONSTANT
nople which arrived here this morning has
been embargoed, and her captain arrested on
suspicion that she was conveying letters to
Arab Pasha. The steamer is guided by four
steam launches from the British feet. The
British have chartered two vessels to convey
500 mules from Limasol, Cyprus. They will
start for that port to-day. The Mahmoudieh
canal has fallen fourteen inches in the last
forty-eight hours. Miscreants are still occa-
sionally caught with balls in their possession
which are saturated with petroleum.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Election District, beine
New Windsor District.

On Monday the l4th, Tuesday the 15th,,
Wednesday the 10th, Thursday the 18th, Fri
August, 1892 at G. +. Lambert store, Main
street, in New Windsor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Twelfth Election Destrict, being
Union Bridge District.

AAA@hAls ~ " -tA-AaNfA
Register for lst District
LEVI FLEAGLE,
Register fur % District
JAC0R L. LIPPY,
Register for Sd District.
JAMES w. TAYLOR,
Register for 4th District
JOS. w. STEELE,
Register for 9th District
GEORGE SHOWER,
Register for 9Th District.
JAMES L. SMITH,
Register for 9TH District.
JAMES w. HAM.
Register for Sth District
LEWIS c. FRANKLIN,
Register for 9th District
JOHN H. DIFFENDAL,
Register for 10th District
JESSE LAMBERT,
Register for nth District
JOSEPH COVER,
Register fer 18th District.
lv 9o-3t
The Penn's Grove record., 1882-08-05

by the office, as a specimen of which,
witness this remarkably quick time.
The engrossed copy of the Revised ST t
utes, containing 1,0SS pages was reeeiv
ed at 5 O'Clock on Wednesday evening,
and a printed and bound copy was com
pleted on the following Saturday at
oon The entire work had to be read
by proof-readers three separate times.
l could give ether instances of similar
promptness, but space forbids. 1t
would be impossible in this short letter
to describe the various kinds of inn
proved machinery-presses, folding
machines, etc-used in the establish
ment, or to give an estimate of the
amount of money the Government has
invested in it. The original outlay
was S135, 900, but subsequent additions
have more than quadrupled this
amount.
DON PEDRO.