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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18
BOBBY SHAFTO."
ANNABEL DWIGHT.


It is a bright and delicious June morn
ing. The sea beyond the gray cliff line
Is flashing a million jewels beyond the
rays of the sun. From my seat at the
piano l can see a dozen snowy sails dot
ting the blue surface. My canary in the
bay window is going crazy over his own
music; and drum out on the ivory KEYS
a nOnsensical air of my own compositions
and sing loudly the equally nonsensical
verses of nursery fame:
Bobby Shafto's gone to sea.
With silver buckles on his knee
He'll come back and marry me
Pretty Bobby Shafto"
The front door is wide open, also the
door from hall to sitting room, and a
masculine voice, expressive of much
amusement, says:
''Lucky Bobby Shaftor'
wheel about on the stool, and there
stands a young man dressed in a dark
flannel suit, hat in hand, laughing at
me.
Il haven't the honor of your acquaint-
ance,' | say, rather flippantly
He steps over the threshold and makes
me low bow. as he replies:
"Bobby Shafto, at your service"
"NonsenseW says |, laughing a little
in spite of myself.
cat any rate, " he pursues, quite seri-
ously, my name is Robert Shafter, and
that, you will admit, is very like Bobby
,Shafto. L called to ascertain if [ could
procure lodging here for the season. The
hotel clerk thought that [ might There
is not one comfortable room left at the
Eyrie."
have ascertained by this time that he
is rather nice looking. His hair is light
and curly; his nose is large, but he has
very pleasant, dark blue eyes, a long,
curling mOustache, and square chm,
cleft in the centre.
'tPlease be seated, " said, remember
ing my manners of a sudden. Il will
speak to Aunt Jane"
You must know that Aunt Jane came
to take care of me, tiny girl, when my
mother died. She has been with us ever
since, and her word is law with father
and me. Father, busy with his manu-
scripts all the time for he is a news
paper correspondent is only too glad to
let the reins of government slip into
such capable hands as those of my worthy
aunt She is spinster, tall and gaunt
of figure, with keen gray eyes behind a
pair of steel bowed spectacles, and she
wears her inevitable high white cap and
chocolate colored gown when l bring
her in and introduce her to Mr.. Shafter.
He Pushes unaccountably and seems
about to speak, but Aunt Jane says di-
rectly in her most business-Hke manner:
'My niece, Adelaide, tells me that you
desire lodging"
eyes, madam" replies the young
man. 81 belong to the band which is to
make the season here at Bluff Point,
and"
"Oh, then you are one of those band
men," interrupts Aunt Jane, rather dis
paragingly.
II have the misfortune so to be, ;" Mr..
Shafter replies, quite meekly, but there
is a culver of his lip and laughing
twinkle in his eye. 81 play one OF the
comets"
Now if there is anything on earth that
Aunt .ane abhors it is a wind instru-
ment.
She hesitates.
I, being rather in favor of having him
come, suggest that he may be willing to
do his practicing away from home.
"Oh, certainly" responds he. cheer
fully. eff you will be good enough to
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18

Charles T. Caldwell, a prominent West
Virginia attorney, heretofore known for
his infdelity, has been appointed and
licensed as a minister of the Methodist
Church.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18

The Japanese stick to it that the best
way to punish a man is to whack him on
the soles of his feet, and therefore refuse
to abolish the bastinado. Victims say
they had rather be hung or shot.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18

Physicians say the number of patients
cured in hospital apartments exposed to
the rays of the sun is four times as great
as Vt those confined ID darkened rooms.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18

George Washington Christopher CO.
lumbus Cleveland is the name of a six
year-old colored boy of Brunswick, Ga.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18
Make the Weak Strong

MY appetite poor could not sleep haa
headache a great deal, pains in my back. my bowels
did not move regularly. Hoods SarsaparilIa IN
short time did m so much ,od that feel like ne"
man NV pains and aches are relieve :, my appetitS
improved. say to others Try Hoods Sarsap1riIt
q T. JACKSON, Roxbury Station, Conn
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-18
Hoods SarsaparilIa

proven be ty superior 10 any other sarsa-
pariIla bI cd purifier, that ha well said: Its
health giving effects upon the blood and entire
human organism . much more positive than the
remedies of a quarter Of a century ago as the steam
power of TO-DAY is in advance Of the 81 and labori
Gus drud2ery of years ago"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

Philip J. Mlliken, Nicholas ODER, Jacob
Steven, Charles J. SWEET, George Trevor
gy, Charles s. Treworgy, Andrew WATSON,
Job Young, Benjamin Young, Thomas N.
Young. Samuel Young. RURAL.
Two young men giving the names of
Fred Shea and George Prescott, came to
Surry last week, and took lodging for
few days at the public lodging house for
the purpose, as they said, of a few days
sport at hunting They were well armed
with one gun aud a butchers knife. After
a few days sojourn they suddenly disap-
peared, leaving behind their gun and
knife, also an unsettled board bill. Any
one can have said property by paying the
bills.
The new three masted schooner Myro-
nus was in our harbor two days last week,
then sailed for Somes' Sound, to load
stone for Philadelphia.
Rev. ID. b. Phelan delivered his lecture
on dancing last Sabbath evening, and
whether it suits the people or not, all must
say he, as a Waterman and teacher, as he
showed his commission To be, Is not afraid
to speak publicly a he feels duty directs
His words, tone and expression were only
the words. tone and expression Of a sin
Crrc, loving. faithful friend and embassa
dor of Christ.
Mrs Reuben Osgood is very sick with
rheumatic fever her many friends anx-
iou>ly hope for her recovery, as she is
greatly missed from all social gatherings.
MIR OSgood, her husband, has the sympa-
thy of h> many friends in his trouble
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are YOU disturbed at night and broken OF
YOUR rest by sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth: If so. send at
once and get bottle of MRS. NINsLow q
SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETH
ING. Its value i. ncalculablc. II will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Depend
upon it, mothers, there is no mistake about It,
1t cures dysentery and diarrhTa, regulates the
stomach and bowels. cures wind cole, softens
the gums, reduces inflammation. and gives
tone and energy to the whole system. MRS.
WINSLOws SOOTHING SYRUP FOR Chill
DREN TEETHING is pleasant to the taste, and
is the prescription of one of the Oldest aud best
female nurses and physicians in the United
States and is for sale by all druggists thu ough-
out the world Price 2J cents bottle
ly4O.
If YOU want a custom suit made from tho
best OF material. trimmings and workman
ship in the highest style of art. and TO fit like
the paper on the wall. leave yonr measure at
the Boston Clothing Store and You will get all
Of these. and more. at as low prices as can be
shown in the country. loft
The good old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam.
Fest known cure for Coughs, Colds = Consump
tiou. Genuine Cutler Bros. x Co, Boston
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

Mr.. John H. Googins. formerly of La
r,oine now resides in Boston. where he is
Connected. we hear. with one OF the best and
most modern beef markets in New England
Their refrigerator at their business place IN
Bo.ton will hold about 200 dressed csttle, and
At Brighton they have one which VIII hold
1000 dressed cattle. Though they have not yet
been open wear, their sales amount TO about
500 cath. per week, all OF which are killed at
Brighton.
R.NGoR HISTORICAL MAGAZINE.-We have
received the latest number of the Bangor nus
t1ricH .Wdgaziae from the editor. COZ. >. " =.
Porter. and find it a. usual made up OF inter-
esting and valuable historical matter thar Is
well worth reading. The following are the
contents of the magazine: Memoir OF Sol'
Jonathan Eddy, OF Eddngton. Maine; Inc
Fir-t Meeting House at Wiscassd; non.
stephen Jones. of Macnias: Account OF a
Tourney from Bangor TO Calais. 1884. by VIII
lam ID. Williamson; First White Child born
in Lincolnyile.
Charles Langston. colored chap from
Baltimore. who shipped on the cutter Wood
bury as a ward room steward, few weeks
since deserted one DAY last week. and has been
arrested in this city. Before leaving the YES
sci he stole numerous articles of wearing ap,,
pareI belonging to the officers, and i is found
that instead OF paying for certain supplies
when sent to do marketing. as he was told TO
40 and furnished with money for the purpose,
he had run I'D quite bill on the officers ac-
limit. Besides this. it is stated that he bor-
rowed money from number OF the crew.
none of hich had been returned. The cutter
left PASSPORT for Buck port. Wednesday, and
the Young man will beneld here until the ar
rival Of one VI the VESSELS officers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
0riand.

SuuP LIFTING IN ORIAND.-Frlday
night, the 9th the stores of 4. J. Jordan,
druggist, and j. :. Condor, variety store,
were entered through the front windows.
In the former the entire stock of spcCta-
clc> and glasses was taken; value 40
dollars; nothing else disturbed. At Con
don's his stock of pocket knives, together
with a considerable sum of money was
taken. The lamps were lighted in both
stores. The work was probably done by
experts. \ carriage was driven INTO the
village from the west, and went out
toward Bangor on the north. The tracks
could be traced easily after light this
morning saturday. the 10th. We have not
years.
Nov 10.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

An OH physician. retired from practice. hay
iu- hid placed 10 hi- hands hs an ta>r India
missionary the formula Of 4 linn jr vegetable
rrn,dy for the >p,c,N and permanent rnre "f
Consumption. Bronchitis tHtarrh, Asthma
sni aIl throat snd Luns Affections. also pos
itiNc and radical cur for NcrNuu, Debility
and all Nervous Comp itnt-, after has 'nG tc~t-
I'd it, wonderful caratiNc pow"rs IN thousands
" ri~.-. ha,> felt it hi duty Ia max" It known
to hi, >utfrrius fellows. tctuatrd hv th~ mo
tive and = desire to relieve human suffering.
win send trte Of charge, 10 all who desire H.
thi, recipe. in German. French ur English,
with full directions for preparing and using.
sent by mail by niirr>>iu. with stamp. nam
ing hi, paper. ". \. NoTE>, li9 P",r"r's
Biock. Huchys'er. " J. lyrj2 COW
VIII be found an excellent remedy for
sick hradachr. Carter, Little Liver PilIs.
Thousands Of letter people Who have used
them prove this fact. Try them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
Bucklen'S Arniea Salye.

THE BEST SALvR in the world for Cuts,
Bruises Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands. Chilblains.
CornS. and all Skin Erupuions and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t i guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction. or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. FOR SALE
BY S. ID. Wiggin 1y22
DIR. MCGILL's FAMOUS SPECIFIC, OR
ASGE BLOSSOM, IA positive cure for all fe-
male diseases. Every lady can treat herself.
| have sold this medicine for two years and
can recommend it. Boxes containing one
months treatment, S1.00. Circulars and sam
pies free by applying to
s. d. WIGGIN. Apothecary.
May 16, 1887. u0
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

N-An excursion train on the way TO the
Ia. Ialr On the Americas, Preston and
C,,apA'h railroad WAS wrecked at Reeds
eft ~ Georgia, Two passenger coaches
gars e'ie rack aud were overturned. Four
ed sa, We're killed and many others injur-
>'ne fatally.
brona..ste asIiship Oteri from Truxillo.
B. Gu. cnI % New York Thursday, Captain
bod Ahd crew of the barkentine Isaac
asbare' u Newcastle. Maine, which went
eoas, ~ Vn seTan, reef ON the Mosquito
a IS. goStooer %. The vessel was valued
'o aud is total loss.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
Nov. ID.

Surry's list of voters as made out by the
selectmen. Abijah Clark and Nathaniel
Treworgy, March, 1888, contains the
names of l46 voters. OF those, so years
later, only 81 are living. At the last Pres
idential election, Is of the 81, voted for
Harrison. The names of the living are ::
Calvin Curtis, Abijah S. Curtis, George
Clark, Asa Carter. Jesse L. Floyd, Alex.
Grant, John T. Haskell, Benjamin Lord,
I'd, Asa G. Morgan, James A. Milliken,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15


Al an ca,h bour Ilur,d,, evening il
seemed A. lftI. ,,bul,. napulac,. was on
the s,r,..r ,.ta ,,r, lar.. part 81 IN.
window, w,r. ah.,la uitb usbt Th.
tc!I, were ra...... Tho ,t.am-m,ll. whist
ling and ', uliftiifor. small hov was
hlovIl... Ill i;r horn RIGHT tn,tily and max
.n, .I.,. ,,,.,r,. .,.,,,,,,.,-i.. man ,rr,ic,1
ma. r,..,lr,r,.> NM stores ,yrr.. >ul,n,Ii,i-
T., illuminated IN Central street every
r..t.i,.,.,. ,.s. ru,,la s,rilb,ylv ctrnl,cn,
and tl.. illumination. 3lI o,crfh,. cir, were
.,l.,,.lig .,.l.,.,liJ In fact that II fui..bt
.,..,, i,,s,li,,. T., discriminate. and ve,
700 .b.il d,. iuip.,ic.. IN n.,,, II w, .ay
.na. fin. Hancock House nm. american
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.r,, pr.. i5,,u Nrpop,li and /
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
Ellsworth Falls.

Ellsworth Falls.
Mr.. F. f. Hartshorn was in town last
week on business connected with the Da-
Wis < Smith estate He returned to Bos-
ton Wednesday evening.
Mr. Henry Conley preached in Union
Hall last Sunday evening. Our people
appreciate home talent and, as is usually
the case, the Hall was crowded
Work has been commenced on the engine
house The contract for building was
awarded Mr.. Carlton McGown.
During the absence Of Mrs. Lymburner
in the West, Mrs Abial Rowe is officiating
as mistress of the house for Mr.. Lynn
burner.
Mr.. George Whitcomb has gone to
Brunswick to work for the electric light
company.
Mrs. VIM. Cochrane on going from the
shed to the house one day last week slip
ped and tell, breaking several bones. Mrs.
Cochrane is an aged lady and has been out
Of health for some time.
Miss Helen York who has been visiting
MIR. and Mrs. Ellis returned to her home
in Rockland this morning.
Mr.. Edward Haney has been quite sick
for several days. He is little more com
Portable.
Mr. and Mrs A. W. Ellis leave home
this morning to be gone several weeks.
They will visit several places before re-
turning home Some thoughts are enter
tanned by them of making another trip to
California.
Nov. 10. b.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
To the Honorable County Commissioners Of Han

To the Honorable County Commissioners Of Han
cock county. State of Maine.
THE undersigned, seectmen of the town OF Han
L cock would respectfully represent that the
road beginning at the junction of Lin>cort road
thence ca sterly to where said road miersecis with
the main travelled road, is not now required BY
the public travel to he Kept ~ repair, We woull
humbly request Your ltunors 10 view said road
and II in YOUR judgment il i. not required for PUB
lie convenience that You i'll discontinue the same.
JEREMIAH >TKtTToS, t>electmen Of
T.. l.. STRATTo>- Hancock.
Hancock, sept. 2ith. rs.
STATE or MAINE.
HAxCoCk s. :-Couri Of county commissioners,
October fern, a. d., ISIS
Ipon the foregoing petition it Is considered by
the commissioners that the petitioners respon-
sible and that they ought to he heard touching the
matter set forth in their petition, ami theref re
order that the County Commissioners meet az lhe
premises in Hancock, on Wednesday the 18th tiaY
of December next at 1880 O'Clock, a. m, ana
thence proceed to view the route mentioned in
said petition. Immediately after which view, a
hearing Of the parties and Witnesses VIII ne ha,i
at some convenient place in the vicinity, anu such
other measures taken in the premises as the com
missioners shall Judge proper. And 1t Is further
ordered that notice OF the time place and purpose
of the Commissioners meeting aforesaid be given
70 all persons and corporations interested by serv-
ing attested copies of the petition and this order
thereon upon the clerk of the town of Hancock
ann by
posting up attested copies as aforesaid, In three
public places In said town thirty days at
by publishing the petition and order thereon three
weeks successfully in the Ellsworth American, a
newspaper published at Ellsw orth, in the county
at least before the time of said view, that all per
sons and corporations interested may attend anu
be heard If they think fit.
A true CODY of the petition and order thereon.
Attest:-H. B. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
LADIES WHO BLOAT.

WHAT great number there are; how I'M
comfortable it makes them; it i almost i'm
possible for those afflicted to enjoy life. In
my private practice have always found Sui
phur Biters to be the best remedy. All who
are thus troubled should use ii.
Nh. Iuu nS Rnsfnn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

MAfIaN ITIti wv p IN
STATE. OF MAINE

HANCOCK sS-Court Of County Commissioners
October Term, \. H. Is.
I,non the foregoing petition il j. considered hy
the commissioners that tile petitioners are rcspon-
siblc and they ought to he heart touching the mat
ter set forth in their petition and therefore order
that the County toumi- sluHer- meet AT G. Il.
Goodwin in Mariavltr on TUESDAY thu ith lay Of
December a. II. lS>~ at o'clock T.. IN ami thence
proceed 10 view the route mentioned III said pctl
lion imlne,iiately after Whch view hearing Of
the partie, and witnesses viii be had al some cor
yenient place in the vicinity, amt such other meas
ures aiken in the premises a. the commissioners
shall Judge proper, And II j. further ordered that
notice OF the time, place and purpose 81 the COIN
mis>ioners' meeting aforesaid Ice given To ali
persons and corporations Interested
by serving attested copies "t the petition ami
this order thereon, upon the clerk OF the towns OF
Mariavi'le aud Waltham AMI 10y posting up al
tested copies rs aforesaid. in three public places
in each OF said town thirty daNs at least before the
time appointed for said view and 10y publishing the
petition and order thereon. three weeks -ur"@--'
ivelv in the Ellsworth American, W-l'apeT
published at Ellsworth, in the county of Hancock
the first publication u he thirty days at least he
fore the time OF said view, that all persons ana
corporations interested may attend ami he heard
IL they think lit.
Attest:-If. H. SAUNDERS. Clerk.
A true copy of the petition and order thereon
Attest ii b. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
Rxk4
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
Merit Wins.

We desire 10 ,ay to our citizcn~, that for
years We have been selling pr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Dr. King New
Life Pills Rurkrn'- Arnita Sake and EIrc-
trio Bttcr>, and have never handled remedies
that srIl a. Well. or that have gwen such uni
yer>ai satisfaction. We DO not hesitate 70
guarantee them every time, and So stand
ready 10 refund the purchase price. il salts
factory results 10 not follow their u~e. These
remedies have Won their great popularity
purely on their merits. At :. i. Virgins,
Druggist.
The well known strengthening properties
OF IRoN. combined with other tones anu a
most perfect neryinc, are found IN Carriers
Iron l'ill>. which strengthen tile nerves and
body. and improve the blood and complexion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

When Baby Wa sick, We gave her CastoriA
When she was Child she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When shs had Children, she gave them CastoriA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

west Deer I.', \uY. H. to VI Aui Mr..
sterling Barbour, sen.
Amherst 10 nr. nui MI. GEO. 4. Lord,
IHli,ht,T.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15
NJ or TO e

Notice i hereby given that the undersigned will
amply to the next Legislature Of Maine tor an
TO incorporate them he'r associates and success ors
as the Iiarbor Bridge Company tor the purrost OF
erecting and maintaining free bridge for public
travel across Norwood's Cove, in fremont, Maine,
and the tile-waers thereof at or near tine site of
the old mill dam at the mouth OF SAID cove with
the right to take private property and pay just
compensation therefor, when required for said pr
poses, and with all other powers essential and Us
uaI in all the premises.
ated this 9Th day of November, 4. II. 1873.
HENRY II. CLARK, ). Ill. CLARK,
F. WEBSTER FRENCH, W. W. A. HEATH,
G H. FERNALD, JAS. l.. TYLoRJr.,
s. NJ. DOwNEs, and many others
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f-..a- - FROM 'a' September
t-el Friday
-r.Ie Is without pre- .dcu'.
''''''
T.
i"" .lea trrri an a'it ser
IN. ..l- ,..y, .,n,. shall rive
.....I~
victory wa~ celebrated
H Ar 3-o monster fire
Il ~5-rat -Hh rom we ~ ,''.
Village hhr>' loi'h mo
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

Iet n, Fires tc Lighf,j ami he Uiada,-S
>bie'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

The Republicans Of Ellsworth we're new
"r better pleased than over the result of
the recent election. Their enthusiasm was
altogether too warm and ardent to STAY
pent mp and they determined to give it
vent on the evening Of the second day af-
ter the election. During Thursday the
following dndgcr was issued which was
scattered widely over the city
the GREAT IICTORYt
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

EHoror'h 'riu Huoonats T.-niqht'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

n. clte ,rul'~ Pjntd Roi'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

Repre>entation of Cleveland and Harri-
son exchanging door plates.
had come down town, was escorted to his
residence by several of the veterans who
we're there welcomed and courteousy en-
tertained.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1888-11-15

\. ". GI.EEIY. 7. N.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1888-08-28
TUESDAY,

The House did good deal Of work
Wednesday, some of which would have
been better left undone. They got in a
fit OF despatching business by laying
useful bills on the table, and indefinitely
postponing others. The passport bill,
the object of which was to put the coun-
try on par with free countries like
England and the United States, by
abolishing the passport system, was in
definitely postponed, and the conse-
quence is that we are going to be relics
of barbarism for another biennial Pc
Rod. The argument for the passports is
that the system protects tradesmen. So
it does in their bad habits. Hawaii is
not so far as we know the only CONNER
cial country in the world with seaport
towns. One would suppose that there
was no other country in the world offer
ing the slightest facilities for absconding
debtors, whereas there is hardly any
country which does not offer much more
tempting opportunities for running
away from financial obligations than our
little Kingdom, with its limited outlets,
can possibly afford. We are sorry that
the House has taken the action which it
has, but it only reflects in this matter
diversity of sentiment which seems to
be general throughout the community.