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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-17
PREPARING FOR THE PANAMA CRISIS.


oP AMERICANS now ON THE IsTHMUs.
Washington, Jan. IG.-Nr. Adsmson The Unftcd
stsfes Consul General at Panama. January 2 30
csived communication from the Secretary General Of
the Department Of Panama, stating that disturbances
Of the public peace might follow the suspension OF
work the Panama Canal. which suspension Is OK
pectcd soon In transmitting this information 70 the
State Department Mr. Adamson seys:
In view OF what may be anticipated the Governor Of
thu Department suggests foreign should
solicis authority from their respective
homo their countrymen who thus be deprived the
means OF subsistence. The work the locks stlll
rnues and IL Is understood that Mr. Ethel for
that part Of the large advance placed TO his
credit with third party before sup
position Is th2z he will continue until advance
!" exhausted. Work has stopped az Bias Obspo, and will
DO stopped az Oubbs the 5th instant We appear to
DC on tho verge Of crisis grave results may well be
spprehenoed Fortunately, there comparatively few
Americans employed upon tbs canal
The Secretary Of State, in his report 10 the Pres
dent advises thai the matter be laid before Congress-
that II may n II sees ft appropriate money 10 seizure
tie deportation Of the Americans on the Isthmns
LARGER SALARIES FOR APPRAISERS.
Washington, Jan. 16.--secretary Fairchild TO-DAY
transmitted 10 the House Of Representatives a com
municsfion to his Department dated January 4 con-
faning resolution adopted by the Boston Merchants
Assocstion stating that Il is the judgment Of the
Board Of Directors of association that the salaries
now paid to appraisers and assistant appraisers al
the principal porte are entirely Inadequate: that
larger salaries should DO paid and the Of Office
Of al appraisers should DO during good Behavior The
legislation necessary to effect the changes advocated
is reecmmeadod By the Secretary
Appraiser stearns made removals yesterday
but the sinqusiticn" kept in full blast In the
Public Stores John ~. Constable of Arnold, Con-
stable Co., said that II was more than doubtful If
the importing merchants OF this city would submit
name TO Secretary Farchiid as Mr.. McMullen's sue
SCISSOR
CoNsUL~CENEIiAL SETliLL TERRIFYING.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Consul-Cencral 6ewall, OF
esznos, spent two hours to-day with the Senate Com
msttss Foreign Relations Mr. sewall spoke Of
me eonmercal interests involved ia maintenance Of
the Antonemy Of the Islands, and their neutrality
@mnpK the treaty making powers.
COMMISSIONER BRAGG's NOMINATION.
EGh.nxtan. jan I4-Tha senate Committee on
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COMMISSIONER BRACES NOMINATION.
Vxhsnxtsn, jan IS-Ths Senate Committee on
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To the Farmers and I.ho..

10 the Farmers and Iaho~
Ohhries county. Our object IN ssSls OF
you tnrough the medium Of Tho
70 call your especial attention n a., apers IS
.ion whose sole object is to inform, 49,. a
rug classes, TO enable them 10 selI a.. "Of1-
uucls IN the highest market and bns : PIP
lowest TO renounce all allegiance A. i, y .ne
Gle man and Spectator, and 10 hoo, .,,S ua-
pendent citizens. This association = nue.
9s the National Farmers Alliance 80 aso \.
operative Union Of America The Fas ~ W
Alliance was started in Texas about ~ ,ners
1913, aud on January LIST, 1899. tbs -, ysar
numbered fully one-half million rs,;. 49,,
members, scattered throughou. most ~ n
9oulhein and several Western States +, u'e
business organization for business n,,n. = y
ana Is necessity Of the times. being 49,
ihto existence by the necessity Of nni,ea ~
~ on the part OF the agricuturlsis n AZ.
Oo.e' ,ue causes OF the depressed condition -
"sliOuitutel ana then 70 act as a unit il
s,rohgi soild, secret and binding organ;,.
u t' ne unprecedented growth Of this NV
nv similar organizations IS the very bes ev,.
ue5ee as 10 the ne ;essity Of their exis anea
ana the accumulat.ng evidence IF -. ny W.
continuing rapid growth and entbns;as e s,lh
the cause points with an unerring cert,;a,.. VI
a grand success. It's metto Is ,ifn ~ .
essential, unity, and in all things cb..;, Inns 4.
Though the alliance is Of recent da,e aI,s;
its power has been felt and proved a',SNil
benefit TO the farmers Of the South Wes, ss ~,
Northwest as in the case of the t,ps.l, -n'
Trust in the former, and the "Twine Tsss. .s,
IN the latter sections. As yet Charles con...
has only two or three sub-aliances. poraa.
key was the first to fall into line and we t...a
the entire county will soon follow her 60
ple-thus enabling US to form connie al;
ance, and recognition in the State aliianna
In order to organize thoroughly ana 800
matlcally to bring in closer relationship az
union, and to protect the farmers interest,"
more vigorously the alliance has appointod II
state organizer Tor every State In the Trnio.N
VINO IN turn appoints sub-organizer for evs
ry congressional district, each Of whom /. ~
der the direction of the National Alliance
We must unite and Cooperate with each otbs.
take intelligent action, but above An tbinal
keep together. Read our own literature ~
nave national organ read il. II numbo,s
among its contributors some of the oreato,,
thinkers OF the age: subscribe farmers n ~
National Economist" Washington. D 4
so you may be posted upon what the all,anco
is doing. "May He who ruleth al tbinns
and 'acldetn the destiny of nations n His
hands hasten the day when the banners ~
consolidated labor will wave triumnbantIg
from every hilltop in our land, and Inc nec.
pie thoroughly understand the great prineipIes
that underlie our organization, to the INA
that we may through "a well defined system Il
cooperation break the shackles that bind tho
industries of our country in ssrvile chains
and say TO our people you are free men,
COMMITTEE of Alliance, No. 60
Pomonkey, Charles county, Nd
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Transfers of Property.-BHIs Of 8.

lIHHsieIs Vi TVpeTty.- OF Sale
From John B. Harrison and wife to T. Harri.
son & Co; consideration; Sl3O. John F
Key to H. NJ. Thomas; consideration % 81
V. NJ. Nelson to Mary V. Kemmis; considera.
ton, $3.50. P. W. Robey and wife to Wash
ing Kick; consideration, $3.50. II. L. Mnld
to Wash Hicks consideration, S3s 40. WIN
Scott to J. ". Warng; consideration, Sl5.-
James II. Cough to L S. Herbert Co.; con-
sideration, $3.50. John +. Bailey to Southern
Maryland Commission Agency; consideration,
SIP rs. John W. Hill and wife to r. A.
Richmond, consideration, $500. Thomas Il
Luckett to Michael Morris agent considera-
ton, $50. s. r. and Julius Gibbons to
Walter R. Franklin, consideration, $780,
George w Berry 10 Peter W. Robey; coasd-
Grafton, $50.
Deeds. From Thomas E. Bowie andwife
to Margaret r Carroll for five acres Of land
consideration, SIS. james N. Burch oE7iza
Lee for 30 acres of land; consideration, $50.
y H. 81 Rubpts anu hitS " Aif.ii-s sat++ssti'
for 1 acres Of land; consideration, 500
f. A. Harshman and al to Thomas Fish fol
fam in CORVALLIS Neck; consideration 50
Joseph Il Nutwell to s. Chappelear 90
acres Of land; consideration, 81. Norw L
Nutwell TO Susan J. Chappelear for intcfet u
80 acres Of land; consideration, 5000. Wm
II. Cauter and al 10 Susan J. Chappeelr FOL
tract of woodland; consideration, Sl00 r.
c. FGrgusson and wife to Harry Norrsand
wife for acres Of anl; consideration, So
James W. T. Simpson aud al to Geor!e II
Lloyd for tracts Of land in fourth district;
consideration, 81 600. John Richmond tc
Julian lnglc for part Of "CHfton;" consilera.
ton, $50. Henry Chapman and wife to Bean
Mcpherson for I acres of land; consideration,
$40 James Maddox and al to Lemuel w
Maddox FER interest in "Smalwood E Eau. e
ment;' consideration, s.. S Gross anil a
to Austeuous jameson for Bowling Green
and "Church Over aud "Bureh's Reserve;
consideration, Sl33 F. ShanuaJrook to \
A. Harshman fer farm in CORVALLIS Neck
consideration, $3.50.
Mortgage from Susan J Cbaprcear and a
to Charles J. Benaparte on several tracts 0
land; consideration, 5000,
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Local Brevfttes.


The year 1889 is making an unfavorabls
record for disasters.
Lime is an excellent disinfectant and is
very cheap.
Tobacco plants in many sections of the
county are scarce.
Mr.. S. VI. Dent, of Downhan 4 Co., Alex
andria, Va, was in the village on Thursday
Miss Mamie Roberts is visiting friends in
Hyattsyille, Nd.
The commissioners are in session this week
passing accounts preparatory to making the
annual levy.
Mr.. George Mcpherson has secured a posi-
tiou with Nessrs. Fenwick and Berry, Hyatts-
vile, Nd.
Mr. John 7. b. Perry has removed from the
county to Washington city in search of en-
ployment. So our young men go.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton on Monday last to John Gilroy and Lizzie
Nilstead, both Of this county.
Senator Edelen is at Atlantic City, and feels
already much benefited by the change. He
will remain at the famous resort for a couple
og weeks longer.
What has become to the town fathers, the
seavenger, and the county appropriation for
Port Tobacco? The weather is growing hot
and the sickly season approaching.
Mr.. Bernard Matthews, who for bis services
to the Democratic party in the campaign Of
1887, was promised so many good things has
been bounced from the State Tobacco Ware
house. Mr.. Matthews was at first given a
screwman's position, then retired on the pen
sion lst of the warehouse at small pay and
finally dropped.
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Shipped to Danyille.-Some time since
We alluded 10 the fact that Commissioner
Murray had communicated with tobacco
srm in DanvilIe, Va, and that the list Of
prices for tobacco WAS so much greater than
could be Obtained in our home market, that he,
and Others, contemplated making consgnments
10 that city. Mr.. Wesley Bowie, Of tits vii
LACE. impressed with the belief that it would
pay to try the somewhat remote market, ship
ned on Monday last two boxes containing
three or four hundred pounds to Danvilie.-
he has not yet heard from the consignment,
but calculates by the early part of next week
10 get an account of sales. We sincerely
trust that the prices will prove more satisfac-
tory than those obtained in Baltimore, fer in
that case. other and larger consignments will
follow, and as natural consequence the COM
bination of Baltimore buyers, who grow
wealthy at the expense of our tobacco planter,
win be forced, either to pay better prices, or
seek other fields in which to fatten. In our
next issue we hope to be able to give prices
obtained by Mr.. Bowie.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

A Stock Company Benedict jockey
Club was converted into stock company At
an enthusiastic meeting on Thursday Of last
week The shares for the fall meeting have
been placed at s., which entities members to
free use Of track and stables, and dividend
in the gate receipts. The matter has been
taken hold of by some of the most prominent
men of the four lower counties. Amono
whom may be mentioned from our county
arc Col L. A. Wilmer, Dr.. George D. Mudd
B. NJ. Edeleu, A. Posey, H. A. Turner aod
many others. Every one present at tile meet
ng spoke in glowing terms Of the successful
outlook for the coming meeting as the pursf :
to be offered will be an iuducement for GOOD
horses 10 come. The next meet az Of the com.
pany will be held on July 18th by which time
it is believed at least 200 will have become
members. The following officers were chosen.
President, j. G. Howard Vice President "
F Bowling Secretary and Treasury. DR. I
G. Carrieo. 1t is probable the fall meetin,,
will be held about the LIST of September. 50 1,
to have excursions run to Benedict during III !
races.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

81. Thomas Academy.-The annual com
meucemcnt OF st. Thomas Academy will be
held at the hall at Chapel Point on Thursday
evening, June 10th, commencing at I p. NJ
The general public are invited to attend. This
institution has, since its formation, been ua-
der the control of the Misses Neale, aud the
many talented and accomplished ladies who
have graduated at the institution, attest their
success as educators. Those who may attend
the commencement of this popular and sue
cessful school for young ladies will be pleased
and gratGed with the exhibition. The pro-
gramme will consist of a play, Rotations,
music, aud an address BY one Of the Reverend
Fathers from st. Thomas Cuurch,
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bihal Snit.-Some time since as our rea-
wvr viii remember tie IulanA and Coastwise
Transportation Company, then running Cedar
peint summer resort, libelled the steamer
Henry Bishop, which had been chartered as
an excursion boat, for falling to make the re-
CURED speed ana the case was decided adverse
IL to the company in tire District Court Of
Washington. aud m appeal WAS taken. The
case was sent back to the District Court for
filler preparation and hearing. Judge James
feheard the case on Friday last and decided
that there was no such failure shown in the
running of the Henry Bishop to Cedar Point
under lis charter us authorized the Inland
Company to abandon the charter, and he,
therefore, held them responsible for the pay
OF the steamer daily antil the end Of the sea-
son Of 1887 under charter. The case will go
again TO the General Term before the litiga-
tion is con iuded.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Shooting Case.-On Monday afternoon
last Vivian Leland the half-wtted son of Mr..
{. l.. Leland, OF Hill Top, was with little
son q Mr.. Hugh Posey at the home Of Mr..
John Leland. The Leland boy got hold of a
pistol, and as we are informed, while prank
ing with it, it was discharged. The ball
struck young Posey in the face just below the
left eve. Dr.. John w Price was summoned
and probed for the ball, but was unable to To-
cate it. He regards the condition Of the little
sufferer as critical.
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A Good Magazine-The July number o

A Good Magazine.-The July number Of
the Delineator is filled with illustrations and
descriptions Of current and incoming STYLES
for ladies, misses and children, articles on the
newest dress fabrics, novelties and trim
mings, and representations Of the latest ideas
in millinery, and fancy work. In addition
there are papers by practical writers on the
household and its proper maintenance, and a
selection of entertaining and instructive read
ing on the eegancies of life. 1t is a splendid
family magazine of fashion, culture and art.
The subscription price is 81 90 per year; sin
gle copies Is cents Address. The Butterick
Publishing Company, I, 9 and II West 18th
Street, New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

An Editors Visit On Monday morning
last We were pleased to have visit from our
brother Hon. Adrian Posey, of the Maryland
I"dPendeHt. Mr. Posey was candidate for
the position of Internal Revenue Collector
the position which Mr.. +. Snowden Hill, Of
Prince Georges county, now flls-but was
defeated. lie seems to think that, in some
particulars, he was not fairly dealt with but
says, at the same time, that he is no 'kicker,
and that he will work as earnestly for the sac
cess Of the principles of his party, as he has
ever done. Far from being detected az his de-
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French Contraction Wednesday, Jul

French Contract Wednesday, June
9Th, the French contract for about 5000 hogs
heads of Maryland Tobacco was awarded tc
Messrs. A. Schumacher & Co, Of Baltimore
city. In view of the great competition by the
German tobacco buyers for this contract, it i:
believed tie bid that obtained the same must
have been at about cents. The market for
Maryland Tobacco generally begins with the
awarding of the French contract, and the
bid at which the latter is obtained in measure
governs the prices to be paid the grower, SO
our farmers have but little prospect Of getting
more than cents per pound for French
grades this spring. The transfer buyers, ex-
cept in few instances, have quit dealing in
the weed, and a majority Of the crops will
have to be shipped by FIRST hands.
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gett of Port Tobacco st Mary 5 Enterprise.
A Paddle puek with Four Legs


A curious looking common puddle duck was
Matched out yesterday week on the farm Of
Mrs. John Kershaw, at Benedict, Charles
county, Nd, and, il calculations are not
wrong, it will be able paddle its own canoe
with much greater speed than many of its
brothers. Mr.. J B. Gourley, of the Weems
Line, who saw the bird sunday, says it is the
most wonderful thing in the county. The
duck has foar legs, three on the lett side and
one on the right. They are all the same size,
and seem to work in perfect accord. The two
extra legs are placed one after the other in
direct liue, tore aud aft Of the place where :he
main legs belongs, and are fully developed -
The only difficulty experienced by the ugly
duekling, when it walks, is that the motion is
like that of a crab-sideways--a sort Of a
shuttle that Is amusing. The bird is in
ksal,hy condition, aud liable TO live.-Balti-
pre- american,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

ArreStcd.--Jamcs Flint, of Benedict,
against whom three indictments was found by
the grand jury At the May Term Of Court
for selliag whisky in that village on Sunday,
was arrested on "A bench warrant on Wedues-
day last by Constable Murray, acting for
Sheriff Stnoot. lie gave the required bail OF
500 in each case for his appearance at the
next term.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14
THE Verdict is unanimous.

W. D. Suit, druggist Blppus, Ind, testi-
ses. ~ can recommend Electric Bitters as the
rers best remedy. Every bottle sold has CIV
IN relief in every case. One man took six
battles, and was cured of Rheumatism of 10
vears'' standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
BeIlyille, Ohio, afirms: 1.-THE best selling meei-
cine have ever handled in my 20 years ex-
ner,ence, is Electric Btters." Thousands of
atbsrs have added their testimony, so thai the
verdict i unanimous that Electric Bitters do
,nrs an diseases Of the liver, kidneys or
blood. Only half dollar a bottle at W. W.
Padgett's.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Suit for Divorce Elm the Washington,
D. G. Circuit Court, on Monday last, Barbara
T. Alexander filed bill for divorce from
Richard Il Alexander The plaintiff sets out
II marriage at White Plains, in this county,
in January, 1873, and, that the husband still
resides there.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Bishops Visit.--Bishop Paret preached
in Nauiemoy Church on Saturday last, and
ON Sunday be preached 70 Il large congrega-
tiun in Christ Church III this village In the
afternoon be preached at st Paul's Chapel,
aud on Monday at Piccawaxen Church. At
Christ Chutgh the bishop confirmed class of
II AZ st. Pauls Chapel 10 were confirmed.
Aud at Piccawaxeu class Of 70 were con.
frmed.
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r. L. Murdock,
FAsHI0NAsLE TAILOR,
Near Pot Tsbacco Station.

Just received he fashions for Spring and
Summer, am nov prepared to make suits in
the most Fashionable style. Securing, repair
ing, cleaning, binding, &c, coats turned,
iii of which is done at the shortest notice and
cheap. will bein Port Tobacco every Tuts-
day and Saturday prepared 10 take mea. ures
and receive materials. Work delivered in
Port Tobacco if desired. Thankful for past
avoro. solicit the same patronage aud salts
faction guaranteed jy lin
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14
R.rI-Ien,s Arnica SaIve,

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruis-
l. sores. ulcers, salt rhenm, fevor sores, tet-
~ =, ebaaped hands, chilbains, corns, and all
NJ eraIptious, and positively cures piles, or
s IN nav required. 1t is guaranteed to give
~ satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
5 Is cents per box. Fur sale by W ". Pad
oett.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Serious ARRAY. Small and
Robert Duumorc, both colored, were at a pic
ne near Hill! Top on Monday night last,
when, after some words had passed between
them, Dunmore was struck on the head with
pole by Small and knocked down and Sc
yerely beaten Dunmore, it is alleged, is Sc
riousy, if not fatally injured. No arrests.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

G.. Ober Il Sons GuanO.-All persons
indebted to G ODER & Sons Co., for Guano
purchased from John NJ. Lloyd or
VIM J Burch, will please come forward
and make settlement with me, now sta
toned at Bryan.Uwn.
c. 3. LLOYD, General Agent.
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Charlotte HAN commencement

CHARLOTTE Hall commencement
Each year the old Charlotte Hall School is
growing more popular with those having
children to educate, and its commencement
exercises are always largely attended. The
public examination by the Board OF Trustees
will take place on the 25th and Goth Instant,
aud the exhibition On the 9th. We are in
dcbted to Captain Sylvester, the efficient prin.
cipal, for an invitation to attend the exercises.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Died.-At 'IIopewell,' near Waldorf, on
the evening Of May 18th, 1889, after a brief
illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Q. Monroe, in the 73rd
year Of age, reict OF the late II. Daniel Mon
roe and daughter of the late Richard l..
Smallwood.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1889-06-14

Boat StOlen.-On Friday night last a sail
boat called the "Ruth," was stolen from
Chapel Point wharf, il Port Tobacco creek,
and nethng has since been heird from it
The boat was the property Of the Jesuits and
was quite a valuable one.
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ONLY 2ac PEI. PAIR.

100 doz children's fast black plain
cotton hose for young girls; double at
heel and toe; splendid quality, and
warrauteJ
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Communicated

Mr. Eiitor;-During the scholastic voo
now about TO close, have had charge Of "A
Pubic School at Pomfret no. g. in III
Sixth Election Districtl enrolled 20 n,,;,
My averages for the expired terms vvsrd
spectively q, %, and "a, aad. for the ta. \
now about to expire, | registered % ns NM,
and will make an average Of 26. An Of r XXI
averages are unprecedented in this school I''a
For my services the patrons gave me an -
salary Of $50 90. can sag wisA.s c,e,r : A' "a
science that have Garefu!is ag.8 pho-o,',Sis,s
given instructions to every individual psr .
e :, "a, 1;ivioF, b
anscVF0ui a'41 Z - 4eg leage to State thar !
am satisfied and well pleased ct the progrs..
OF the school, and that the advancement mass
Is not merely the turning over of the Leave,
or going through the book as The chilaras
often express It but the Solid adUaAcenaept os5
progress ID the mastery Of the subjects taprb,
| make TINS declaratloni Notwithstanding o,-
School Examiner did not honor me With ~.
presence, even once during the year, altbo, II
sac nm pass the school. Had he msSs
call, as was his duty, he could and dopbfia.A
would have eorrooeraied my statement a. =
ihe advancement aud progress of nly So. y
rms however has not been questioned ~ :
single patron Of the school or any one e,sa
terested in the education of the youth ~ ,h ~
community. But this is not what | SET ON ,u y
say. don't know from what source Il ~, y
mates or the motive prompting the asser,iaa
but 1t has reached my ears that some mis ..Oa
bic creature, some contemplate, tattling
monger, is stating that called ,he cI,iiSsas
of my school, "a lot of fools '' All 2 ?
want 10 say now Is, that the author of ~ = /.
assertion is - lar. " 'uat
Pomfrct Nd, June nth, 1859. WIS