BIBLE-READING IN SCHOOLS.

DEBATE IN THE HOUSE.

(BY TELEGEAriI.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. JThe debate of the evening in the House last night was on the question of Bible reading in schools, and the crowded galleries afforded ample evidence of the Sact that, it was an interesting one. The second reading of the Bible in Schools Bill was moved by Mr Fulton in a good speech, and the discussion which fol lowed was remarkable for the display ,p£ debating talent. Mr Fulton's desire wfis that tho House should meet the question i'airly and squarely, and he reviewed some * of the objections that were made against the reading of the Scriptures in schools, lie explained that some of the supporters of the measure did not think it went far enough, and that the bare reading of a few lines would not do much good, but he and others would be glad even of that conces sion. The measure simply provided that a portion of the BiWe should be read aloud ciaily by scholars, that such reading should not exceed twenty minutes, and that no child should be com pelled to attend if tho parent or guardian objected in writing. Mr Fulton proceeded to comment strongly on the fact that tho Bible was the only book prohibited from our schools. We took every means to secure the physical and mental develop ment of the children, but neglected their moral training. IX"! laid stress on the fact that forty-two petitions in favour of Bible xcading in the schools had been presented this session. These contained 14,366 signa tures, and came from every district and denomination in the colony. Mr Fulton denied that the effect of the < change would be to introduce denominationalism into the schools, mid appealed to the House nob to let it go forth that we were to be one of the few places in the world to refuse this blessing to our children. The morion for the second reading of the bill was seconded by Dr. Hodgkinson, who had presented a petition from 1,600 women of Southland in favour of Bible-reading in the school?. He claimed that the Bible would teach religion and moral duties, and educate the moral faculties, and said its literature was of the highest merit, surpass ing all other books. The bill should in his opinion be passed on humanitarian grounds, a3 some children would hear the Bible read who would not hear it read elsewhere. The doctor's speech concluded with the startling assertion that unless we introduced the Scriptures we would Seal the doom of the common schools, which would not livo ssven years longer under the present system. The opposition to tho measure was com •menced by Mr R. Reeves, who thought the Schools Committees had already sufficient power, as they could appoint a certain time .. in the day for Bible-reading. '; Mr Goldie followed with a very telling speech against the measure. He spoke with the experience acquired by twenty-three years' service as an instructor in Sabbath aghools, and he asserted that it was as great a mistake to attempt to force the Bible into the public schools as for the State to attempt to teach religion. The proper place for tho Scripture. , ? was the Sunday-school, the home, or the pulpit. He feared parents, as well as ministers of religion, were only too anxious to have children taught by proxy. He contended that religious instruction in Industrial Schools was not analogous. ; . They were not, he said, justified in pressing Roman Catholic teachers *o read tho Bible when their Church objected to them having the Bible in their possession. He also urged the objection that Hebrew parents might have to the New Testament being placed in their children's hands. ' This was the thin edge of the wedge to in troduce denominationalism, and he referred to the boast of a Church of England clergy man it; Auckland who did not scruple to say that this was so. Mr Goldie made a strong point against the contention that the provision in the present law was not sufficient by saying that the Auckland Women's Temperance Union had taken this matter up, and found that while the children were eager and willing to learn, the difficulty Mas to obtain teachers, and clergymen shirked this duty, for which they Were paid. • Mr Bruce gave the bill his support on the ground that he was a democrat, and therefore believed that majorities should rule. In this case that rule could nob be attended with any injury to the conscien .tious feelings of the minority. Mr Buxton, who spoke with all the unction of a lay preacher, was opposed tc religious teaching in schools. They should keep all ministers out, but let the Bible gc in. He took exception to Mr Goldie's sym pathetic consideration for Roman Catholics. and for Ms own part did not believe Catholics were so much opposed to the Bible in schools as they were represented to be. Mr Tanner spoke at considerable lengWb in* support of the measure. Ho declared that tho difficulties suggested by Mr Goldw did not .exist, and claimed that the results of Bible-reading iv the schools in othei countries had been most beneficial. Catho lic3 would not object to Bible-reading in the schools so long as their claims to State aid to their schools were recognised. Mr Blake scored a point when he ex pressed the opinion that if the subject created so much discord in the House, what discord would it not cause in schools amongst the children ? Mr Hobbs<said there would be no diffi culty if we all belonged to one denomina tion, but religious.strifes and differences were worst of all. Speaking from his own ex perience, he objected to religion being rubbed in by'schoolmasters. Dr. Newman's speech was devoted to a defence of the youth of the colony from the charge of rowdyism and larrikinism. He opposed the bill. Wi Parata and Sydney Taiwhanga both supported the measure. Sydney said the "foundation of England was the Bible and all laws were made by it. The Bible had made Britain what; she was now, and without the Bible he did not think England would stand a few years. (Laughter). : He quoted the reply of Queen Victoria to an Indian Prince respecting the secret; of England's greatness, and hearing a sceptical laugh, added.that that was what he was told in England, but he did 3aot*know if they had told him a falsehood. Hon*. G. jl|sher, Minister for Education, objected tdTlie;schools of the colony being made the battle ground of religiojus in tolerance. Ib was evident, from the num ber of petitions, that) there was a general desire for the Scriptures- Joeing raad in the schools, but any concession made this way could only be done by some such system as tbe adoption of the Irish Board series of which would be a, fair compromise. Those selections had-.beeb drawn up ,by an Jtoglican and aKoman Uatholic Archbishop. H,e claimed that at tie. present time the f ullejfc liberty was given to use schools for thii|Sftrpose.... .";.,, . ";.. ~, it, ( - t , ,\ ' Mi , Mien held that tfie 'coticesßipn that the Bible might foe, read after s.chpoLiiours A was nob sufficient. In Germany and » Switzerland the Bible waie-aQneidwed to-be the basis of in elemen&ry" schools.; In Britain, Italy, and Belgium tBO Bible was part of th 6 edtKCatiDrr eystem., ~ !Eb@ democracy of the country demanded ■ that the bill be pasged. ■■-'■. v The Hon. Mr JFergus tnade a #gorous« ;., speech, against, the bill., He eattf that in \ Otago piii'mifcrfion wae given to send Out cir vculav-i asking the opinion of parents on the r 'f.c. The i cnr>g was $hown by jfacfr uhat; o> i.v Sift y pet- cent, of parents abso ' luuily dftdiued ftawoairer .ihe questicn • &fcl -all. Li they introduced in the

schools they must also grant denomina tional education. If the Bible were intro duced to-morrow he would be found fight ing under the banner of denominationalism. He held that supporters of Fulton's bill wanted to establish a State Church in New Zealand, and declared that if the issue of Bible-reading in schools and denomina tionalism were placed before the people, an overwhelming majority would pronounce in favour of maintaining the present education system intact and inviolable. Mr Taylor followed with a humorous speech in which he described the introduc tion of the present measure as an insidious attempt to break down the secular system oi education. A new argument against the bill was raised by Mr Withy, who urged that the State was not warranted in taxing tone whole of its people to teach religion which would only be taken advantage of by a section. The discussion was carried on till tne supper adjournment by Mr Levestam, who could nob resist the opportunity of making another attack on those Legis lative Councillors who had circulated the petition in favour of candidates pledged to 'support Bible-reading in schools. On resuming, the running was taken up by Mr Grimmond, Mr W. P. Reeves (who said that the question of Bible-reading should only be raised by debating societies or a Young Men's Christian Association), and Dr. Fitehett. These gentlemen all spoke against the measure. Si" Jnlius Vogel said that it was.because members had a high reverence for the Bible that they objected to its being trifled with. It was not to be inferred that because they did not agree with the principle of Scriptural reading for twenty minutes daily in schools, they did not becomingly regard the Bible. A child who grgw up without a tjrmly-implanted religious creed was likely to become a social misery to itself, but while paying this he did not think that the State should undertake the duty of deciding in what direction the religious instruction of children should go. There were only three ways in which religious education could be given to children. The State must either leave it to the parents and guardians, or must undertake to establish sectarian schools, or must subsidise denominational schools conducted by private people. Bible reading in schools was but an initial attempt; to bring about denominationalism. For these reasons he felt compelled to vote against the bill. These latter speeches had been found to be so damaging to the bill that Mr Downie Stewart was compelled to speak strongly in its support. He declared that this question would be a test one for years, and that ultimately the Bible would be re-established in public schools, from which it had been excluded by a catch division. Instead of Bible-reading in schools leading to denominationalism its exclusion would lead to that result.

Mr Walker charged the Ofcago people wjth not being sincere at heart on this question, as the Presbyterian Church had not devoted its fine endowments to the pur poses of religious instructions. A noblo contrast in this respect was provided by the Roman Catholics, who were entitled to some denominational aid. Kemarks in the same direction were made by Mr Guinness (who moved the second reading of the bill six months hence), Mr Fitzherbert, and Mr Samuel. The fact that five out of the last seven speakers were lawyers made it apparent that they were stonewalling to prevent the Law Practitioners Bill coming down.

Sir George Grey attacks the Lawyers.

Sir George Grey, who was cheered on rising, said they had been watching « solemn farce, and the whole event of the evening was disgraceful. Bible-reading had been made an excuse for robbing poor people of the advantages about to be conferred upon them. The lawyers of tho House had used this subject to prevent the Law Practitioners Bill being considered. (Members of the legal fraternity in the House, hereupon gave way to excessive hilarity.) Would those gentle men seek to sit on the judicial bench, would they aspire to wear the ermine here after, which they had disgraced as menv bersof the bar that night ? Mr Samuel rose to a point of order and asked if the speaker had a light to refer to another bill in order to attack those who bad spoken. The Speaker ruled that Sir George was in order. (Cheers.) Sir G. Grey said he was glad tho hon. gentleman's conscience was stung at last. (Cheers.) That such a debate could be prostituted for such a purpose was to him inconceivable, and the actions and words ot the hon. gentleman to whom he referred were insincere, and they knew it. They stood up apparently fully sin cere in debating the question then under consideration, while they were really bent on an utterly contrary course. He trembled when he heard one hon. member refer to the Bible imparting truths to children. Hβ spoke th6se words as if he were speaking with no other object, while he was really participating in a plot to rob the people of rights to wnich they were entitled. When he (Sir George) thought how the poor had been treated that night, when he thought how long they had suffered and had been denied relief when it was near to them, and how the healing cup had been dashed down, when he recognised that their contemptible purposfe was the greed for gain-r- Mr Samuel rose to a point of order, ,Was the hon. gentleman justified in accus ing hon. members of being actuated by the greed for gain ? The Speaker: I think it is an improper motive to impute to hon. members of this House, Sir George Grey said thab he could fancy the plots that had been made to wrong the poor. In may ways they had suffered so that he hardly knew how to speak, and he regretted that the ordinary rules. were re ferable to such a great occasion when so great a wrong had been done under a seem ing of virtue. ' He believed that this Parliament would yet , , see, despite the wrong that had been done him that night, that justice " should be done, and that, at all risks those measures should be brought forward despite the plot that had been so cunningly carried out to defeat them from coming on that night. He be lieved that what had taken place would at tract attention to these great events that he spoke of, and that this Parliament would show that they would not be used for such a purpose. Let an opportunity be afforded for bringing forward those bills which had been defeated in such a mariner! Let them be discussed openly and fairly, but if tliey were to be defeated let them be de feated by fair means. (Cheers.) Dr. Fitchett, in vindication, said that, see ing tfcat.no lawyer spoke till nearly twelve o'cIocIj;, and that bo lawyer spoke more than: ten minutes, the hon. gentleman was not jjastified fa casting on the lawyers of the ; House tbe reflection he liad, an 4 charging them with arranging a ounningly devised plot to prevent the Law Practitioners Bill coining oh. '>■■ ' • Mr Fulton replied at some length to argu ments of the opponents of the bill., ;; Mr Seddonj wJio also spoke, asserted that Government supporters to the num ber 1 of' fpuir'teen had spoken to prevent Grey.'s bili coming pny the bill to relieve tenants being one reason for the obstruc tion/ The division waa taken at 1.30 a.m., when^©(imotiooiforrthe second-reading of the bill was lost by 31 to 14. There were 16 pairs, 3?&e #jtv|e*o» .Ip) was as M lowex**? ;■■•■•.•■, .'■:■'■' ' :.■:." ■;; : ■ > -•-/ . > * ','-:, Ayes, 14: ■ Allen, Attdereon. Buxton (teller), EeiidwiCk 7 EiltOn, 4 Hpdg- j tehson, Joyce,- McKenzie (Waiiterno), Rlehaf-dteOn '(MaSaura), ■ ' Rose, Steward ; (Waimate), Stewaxb,. and

can Fermis, Fisher, Fitchett. Fitzherbert, Fra'ser, °Goldie, Grimmond, Guinness, Hobbs, Jackson, Kelly, Kerr, Lawry, Levestam, Marchanb, McGregor, Moat, Monk, Moss, Peacock, Reeves (St. Albans), Samuel, Seymour, Thompson (Auckland North), Walker, Withy. Pairs—For : Turnbull, Taiwhanga, Fish, Pyke, Graham, McKenzie (Clubha), Pratt, Jones, Hall, Bruce, Ward, Khodes, Mills, Larnach, Atkinson, Carroll. Against : O'Callaghan, Loughrey, O'Conor, Reeves (Inangahua), Beotham, Pearson, Richard son (Kaiapoi), Izard, McArthur, Hislop, MacKenzio (Mount Ida), Newman, Vogol, Buchanan, Mitchelson, Valentine.

Headache.

Headache is an exceedingly troublesome as well as very prevalent affection, and in most casea is of a nervous character, or re sults from some nervous cause. In many cases the pain will bo in the forehead over and between the eyes, while in other cases it will be a dull, heavy and oppressed feel ing rather than a pain. Often the painwill be in one or both temples, attended at times with a throbbing which the slightest motion aggravates or increases. The top of the head is frequently the seat of the trouble, and the pain and disagreeable sensations are very annoying. Without doubt the most serious head ache, and ono if allowed to progress and become more and moro frequent in its attacks, will result in some alarming nervous affection like eerebro - spinal meningitis, paralysis or epilepsy, is that of the back part of the head or upper portion of the spine. In such cases the pain is generally of tho character of a dull ache, with more or less stiffness in the nock, or a feeling as if tho hoacl were partly disjointed from the spino. This foim'of headache, while not so fre quent as tho others, is much more danger ous, and demands immediate attention. Another kind of headache, and one pro ductive of the most intolerable suffering, is the so-called sick headache. This, like tho others named, is a purely nervous headache, but there is added to tho anguish of the head a sickness at tho stomach, which makes the disease doubly difficult to bear.

Theheadacho popularly called "nervous headache " is not confined to any particular spot or portion of .the head, but tho head seems to ache all over. The sick headache is in reality tho same affection, there .simply being; an extension of tho di.seaso until it involves the pneumogastiic nerves, or nerves which go direct from the base of the brain to the stomach.

All the above forms of hcadacho are of a, nervous character, and aro caused by a weakness, irritation or disease of fcho brain tissues or nerves of the head, and in order to relieve or cure such cases, it is absolutely necessary to use a nerve remedy, which; by acting directly upon tho affected portions of tho norvons system, restorer then natural and healthy condition. Now, having explained the cause of headaches, tho next tiring necessary is its treatment and cure. This has for some timo been a disputed question even among phyeicians, but wo behove at present that it is acknowledged by all that Warner's safe nervine is the boat possible remedy for these painful affections. Afc least, it is conceded by all that this medicine is the most certain of all known prepara tions for tho euro of headaches, and we havo never seen or board of a case which ib will not cure. Tho remedy is purely vegetable, and being perfectly harm less; can be vised freely hi all cases of head ache, and with an absolute certainty of beneficial results. Wo most emphatically adviso against the use of jpolßoncras drugs in such cases, us not only are they useless as far as a cure is concerned, but they are always injurious to the eystem. This is another reasou why wo bo etrongly recom mend Warner's e.ife nervine, Oβ it can do no possible harm, and its use always relioves and cures tho disease.

THE RIVAL FERRY STEAMERS.

HARBOUR BOARD INQUIRY,

! The Works and Tariff Committee of the Harbour Board, at ita meeting , yesterday afternoon, opened an inquiry into the ; circumstances under which the ferry steamers Eagle and Victoria so nearly came into collision in the mid-chatinol on the 9th November last. There were present: Messrs W. R, Waddol (in the chair), M. Niccpl, A. H. Nathan, T. ttendorson and F. Phillipps. There were also a number of witnesses in attend ance-, in the main building, waiting there to be called upon. Tho witnesses included Captain Crawford, who was .in charge of the Eagle, and Cap tain Landers, who was in charge of the Victoria ; Captain Burgess, Chief Harbour master, Captain Fisher, Deputy Harbour master, Messrs W. Webster,* E. W. Alison, Granb, P. Austin, J. Thompson and others. It was arranged that the inquiry should be held in the committee room, and all the members were in their places at 2.30 p.m. The press representatives having made ap plication for admission, some discussion ensued as to whether or not the inquiry should be regarded as private, to the exclusion of. the press, and the Chairman took the voice of the Com mittee on the question. In the course of the discussion it was remarked that the in quiry was not likely to be finished on.that day, and if the statements of witnesses (which were not to be made on oath) were published, witnesses who had not been called might be inclined to "trim their sails " accordingly, and the object of the in quiry would be defeated. It was, there fore, decided that representatives of the press should not be permitted to attend. One reporter, however, expressed his de termination to test the legality of the decision arrived at, and declined to leave unless expelled by force. The police were thereupon communicated with, and Ser geant Clarke and Constable Mackie shortly put in an appearance. The reporter having repeated his determination' not to leave; unless forced to do so, Sergeant Clarke placed one hand on his shoulder and escorted him to the door.

Discussion was then resumed on the question of publicity being given to the proceedings, and eventually it was resolved, " That the Committee adjourn until after the meeting of the Board on Tuesday next, and. that tho Board shall be asked for directions as to whether the inquiry shall be held publicly or privately."

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Aftee , we went to press yesterday after noon, the following business was transacted at; the meeting of the Board of , Education. £1 5s was granted to the Ohinemuri school for repairs, £3 10s to the library of the wade School, and £5 to Mata school for repairs,—An application, from <}pua for an enlargement) of the school was. deferred ; also an application for schools at Waikomiti and Takahuo.—lt was also de cided that no further action be taken with regard to the school at Swanson until the Board's revenue for 1888 had been ascertained. A letter was read from the committee of the Tauranga school district asking the Board to proceed with the erection of a new school. A resolution was also forwarded from a pub lic .meeting held by the householders asking the Board io go on with the work, and also bfltertng to Subscribe £75 towards the cost of the building. , The chairman said that the .building, would cost about £450. This/ matter was aled cleferred for one week; ! 1

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 36. 1887.

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Let any person troubled with any of the above complaints give Behoham'b Couoh Ph,li» a trial The most violent Cough will ia a short time be removed. Oiiraioir.—The publio are requested to notice that the words "Bbeoham's Prtw, St. Helens'• Mβ on the Government Stamp affixed to each Box of the Pills- If not on they are a forgery. Prepared only and sold wholesale ana retail by the proprietor, T. Beecham, Chemist, St. Helens. Lancashire, England, in boxes at Is. IM. and 2s. Bd. each.—Sold by all .Druggists and r&ten» (Medicine Dealorß througho'at ihei Colonies. "■' < Sf.B.-'FuU diieotione are given with eeoli bos.



Prapcry, Clothing, &c rPHE BABY- LINEN AND LADIES' JL UNDERLINBN WAREHOUSE. SILK HOSE! SILK HOSE! P. DAVISON Has just purchased a job lino of Silk Hose, and will sell them as under:— » HALF COST! HALF COST PEICES! Ladies' Black, Pale Blue, Cream, and Pink, 2s lld 3s 6d, 3b lid; Maroon, Navy, Cardinal, : 3s 6d, 3s lid, 48 6d. Children's Pale Blue, Pink, and Cream, 1, Is lid; 2 28 3d • 3, 2s 6d ;4,259d ;5. 2s lid. Black and Dark Colours, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, 3s3d. 200 dozen Ladies' Trimmed Linen Collars at 6d j each; usual prices, Is to 2s 6d. I 15,000 yards Beaded Net in Navy, Maroon, Black and Gold, Black and Silver, Drab, etc., all at 2d per yard ; usual price, 9dyard. 100 yards Beaded Gossamer, White and Silver, Drab and Gold, Brown and Gold, at 6d per yard; usual price, Is per yard. A beautiful assortment of Ladies' Printed Skirts from Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s lid-very choap.^ Ladies' Print Dresses from 6s lid to 21s. Ladies' Stuff Dressos from 12s 6d to 355. Ladies' Print Morning Wrappers, 2s lid to 4b lid. Children's Print.'Sateen, and Stuff Dresses, 2s 6d to7s.6d, at half warehouse prices. Very special lme-50 dozen Ladies' and Chil dren's Printed -Aprons at 6deach. Also, largo variety of Coloured and White Aprw^f£O£^JdJx>_ss_6d : Magnificent assortment of Fans, bought very cheap, to he sold at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d; worth 3s 6d to 14s 6d. In all the newest shades. Beautiful variety of Sun Bonnets from Is to 9a 6d. No. 9, JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY Sts.



PRTCE I TDRICE I PRICE 1/G I JT 1/6 I i 1/6 BEAUTIFUL LONG \;i OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, and Pink. 1p Just Received, a parcel ~t f* cs fin of the above, to be sold Jo \\t\ tt,a ™" r - 1 " w Price ofau^^BM W. P. OGILVIE, Viotoeia Street West. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKEB. To secure ft Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERIck'S GUT PAPER PATTERNS. JL : Jl ~...-■■ I - :, Metropolitan Fashions, Kustrating Patterns, monthly, Id eacsh ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT- Wμ. P. OUILVIE,; DRAPER. VICTOEIA-STREET WEST. CHEAPER THAN EVER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. C HOPKINS, liONDON House, Victoria and Nklson Sts., I Is now showing some of the cheapest Drapery and Clothing ever offered in Auckland, as the ■following'lines will show :— Dress Materials in Greys, Browns, and Fawns, 4s lid for 12yds; Striped Delaines, 12yds for 34 lid ; grand value in Df ess Materials at 6s' 9dj in fashionable shades; Coloured Satin in all shades, from Is j>er yard -, 80-inch Heavy Twill Sheeting, Is OJd AVhlte); 90-irich Heavy Twill Sheetinfr, Is 3d (White); a lot of Slip Mats, Is each; Men's Mosgiel Tweed Suite, 33s 6d; Men's Tw.eed Suite, 12s 9d; Men's Tweed Trousers arid Vestt, 7s lid; Men's Coloured Mole Trousers, 4s lid (value for,your mouey); Men's Tweed Trousers, 5s lid pair ; Youths Tweed Trousers; 3s lid ; Boys' Tweed Trousers, 3s 6d; grand line in Men's Merino Sox, 9d; Men'e Brown Cottoa Sox. 2Jd per pair. • ': ■■' , C. HOPKINS, London House j Victoria and Nelson Streets. N.B,—Open every evfining tijl 9 o*clbelt. Public- Notices. STRAWBERRY (JAJRDENS! WILLOW GROVE STRAWBERRY GARDENS, Next the Upper Wharf, Devonport. GAEDENS NOW OPEN! STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM I MARK PARRISH, In returning thanks to his supporters for past favours, begs to inform them and the public generally that he has great pleasure in announcing that these well-known and popular Strawberry and Tea Gardens are how open. Mark Parrish being one of the largest strawberry, growers in the colony, will always h,ave a large and fresh supply on hand, and can guarantee patrons the ripest, the largest, and most delicious fruit in the market, and they will not be stinted in quantity either. ' FRESH CREAM TWICE DAILY ! Tea, Cpflfea and other Refreshments always on hand. l Three hundred visitors can he seated at the tables at one time. Lawn Tennis arid Croquet Ground, and other amusements for the convenience of visitors. STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM! •» WILLOWGROVE GARDENS DEVONPORT. School Treats arid Picnic Parties provided for by speoial arrangement. Family orders, dinner parties, and for jam, promptly attended to. Trams will run to the Gardens af half-price; return from Gardens, Threepence. 't *■*'■" ■■""■ SI. PARRISH, PROPRIETOR. ONE SHILLING "OACKET of SALSALINE will preserve X TWENTY SHILLINGS , worth of food. To* be' Obtained of all Chemiete and Grfloers, in la and 2a packets. « J^«l Wholesale Agent; EICHABD A. CAER. Aupkland. ESTABMSBED 1859. _„„.„« GteE & POTTER, COACHBUILDERS, LORNB and RUTLAND'STRSBTa. Coaches, Carriages, Waggonettes, Buggies. Pony Carriages, Carts, Drays, and every de scription of vehicles kept in stock, or builte to order. The trade supplied. ,1 N3.-*Trapßle»tto customera whilst repairs are beingexeouted. ? •«* -- —_ - - —--



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