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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25

whether the body could pass through the opening
Nothing WIS found that night, and the xt(Wed-
mes lay) morning it was decided to cut away the
lam from the lower side. This was done, ani
they had proceeded but little way when crp-
were heard which the workmen supposed came
from the bank. The cries continued, aud after
the removal of n few more plauGs tue buy wut
found alive and WE'LL lie had crawled upon
some iimhers, which kept his head and part of
his body out Of the water. lie was delirious
when found, and 10 weak that he had to be car-
RED hume. wrapped in sheet. lie says he has
10 recollection ofanything except that he found
himself climbing up the framework Of the dani III
the dark aud it kept dark all the while he WINS
there lie says be cried and shouted all the
while, through the whole of it. He must have
lalen some distance when he was drawn down
The boy is saiI to be almost entirely recovered
from the effects of the accident.
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IMPORTANT EXECUTIVE ORDER.
The Employment of Rebel Property il
the Conduct of the War.

WAN DEPARTMENT, Ju'y -.
EXEcUrIvE ORDEH First O,dered that the
military commanders within the States of Virginia,
South Garolina, Georgia, Floridl, Alabama, Mis-
sssppi, LUuisianl, Texas, aud Arkansas, in an
orderly manner seize and use any property, real
or personal, which may be necessary or conyen-
lent Tor their several commands as supplies, or
for other military purposes, aud that while
property may he destroyed for proper military
objects none shall be destroyed in wnntouness
and malice
Sseond That military aud naval commanders
shall employ rs laborers within and from the said
States 80 many persons Of African descent as can
he adVaniageously us,d Tor military or naval Pur-
poses giving them reasonable wages for their la
Dor.
Ihird That. us to both property and pers ons
Of Airlcan descent, accounts shalt be kept gu fiji
ciently accurate md in detail to show the guam
titles aud amounts. and from whom both such pro
perty aud persons shall have come, as Il basis
upon which compensation can be made in proper
cases. The several departments OF the Govern
ment shall attend to and perform their appropr-
ate parts towards the execution of these orders
by order Of the President.
EDWIN NJ STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
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UNION PARTY NOMINATIONS.
NOTICE,

The Committee appointed by the late
Union County Convention at New Castle,
to cooperate with our friends in Kent and
Sussex counties in regard to the State
Convention, have agreed after consulta-
tion with the lower counties, to fix the
nineteenth day of August next as the day
for holding the State Convention, at
Dover. Saturday the ninth day of Au-
gust next, at 2 p M, is recommended to
the several Hundreds as the time for
choosing five delegates from each Hun
dred to the State Convention, and the
Judges appointed to hold the last Nom
ination Election are requested to be pre-
sent to assist at said meetings.
EDWARD BELTS, See'y.
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Gen. Butler too sharp for the Rebels

The Boston Journal has letter from CORES.
pOndent ut New Orleans, who narrates the fol-
lowing instance of the keen vision Of General
Butler:
A few days before the Flying Dragon sailed,
there was funeral in that city, and the coffin
was deposited after tue usual ceremonies in a
tomb. From information which Gen. Butler
had received, he ordered an examination of the
coffin to be made afteiward, as the cause OF the
death of the person which it was said TO CON
tain, was not satisfactory 10 him On opening
the coffin, no corpse was found, but in its place
II large amount Of gold coin, which was mme
diately taken possession of in the name of the
Government. Specie continues to be found
which has been secreted by the rebels, and il
all cases ii il seized.
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INC ArmY of Vlrginia.
Another stringent order by Gen. Pope-Spcession
synlPathizeys 10 be sent .Soul.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGINIA.,
I,l


HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF VIRGINIA.,
WASHINGTON, July %.
General Orders No / l,-Commanders of OIL MY
corps. divisions. brigaies aud detached com
mands will proceed immediately to arrest all dis
loyal male citizens Within their lines or within
their reach, in the rear Of their respective sta
tions.
Such az are willing to take the oath of allegiance
to the United States aud will furnish sufficient
security for its observance shall he permitted to
remain at heir homes aud pursue in good faith
their accustomed avocations
Those who Ielnse shall be conducted South
beyond the extreme pickets of this army, and
be notified that il found again any where within
our lines, or at any point in the rear, they will
be considered spies and subjected to the extreme
rigor of military law.
lfany person having taken the oath of allie
glance as above specified, be found to have yio-
lated it, he shall he shot and his property seized
and applied to the public use.
All communication with any persons whatever,
living within the lines of the''enemy, is positively
prohibited, except through tho military author
tiles and in the manner specified by military law;
aud any person concerned in writing or in carry
ing letters or messages in any other way will he
considered and treated asa spy within the lines
OF the United States Army. By command of
MAJOR GENERAL PoPE
GEo d. RUGdLEs Col A. A. G. and Chief of
staff.
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NOTICE

/ S hereby given that the 10th inst, HORSE sup
posed 10 be stolen, and answering the following des
crpton was placed In charge Of the subscriber al Will
mingtOa, Delaware.
The owner Of said Horse must forward within 20
days from this date prove property aud pay charges or
said Horse will bs sold to pay expenses
DESCRIPTION
dark brown stallion, low in flesh, having white
mark inside OF left hind foot an two white marks on
right side o. his body about II hands high eight or
ten years old.
GEORGE II. AYDELOTT, High Constable
July 20, ls62-lt
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NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof Edward D. Porter. Prinoinal
FALL SESSION 1850

FALL SESSION 1850
1iHR Fall aud Winter Session Of this institution will
1 commence on the drst WEDNESDAY Of November
aud continue five months
The baidings and grounds have been placed In com.
pete order aud nled up with new furniture esneeisy
adapted for tue comfort aud convenience Of students
Rooms are furnished for the older boys Ia Colleges for
private study free from the confusion restraint Of
school room
The Course OfInstrueon Is thorough aud practical.
designed to DIT young fur admission To our best Col
rge or fer the active duties Of the shop or count.
iug house.
By the liberaty OF the Board Of Trustees the Academy
furnished with Library OF 1000 volumes and one Ut
the hest collections Of Chemical and Philosophical appA
rAtus 10 the United siaes-thus aordlng facilities Tor
acquiring complete scientific aud Mathematical sducA-
iion lar superior to most schools In our country
The best Teachers will be employed aud no labor
spared to tbs proper moral mental aud physical
training Of the young entrusted to his care Terms
moderate. For circulars aud Information address,
EDWARD D. PORTER,
Ap la Newark Del.
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IA. D. INSLRR.
WHUIN5HIt HIIH ItttHII DVHItT III
Books, Stationery, Blank Books

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
Books, Stationery, Blank Books,
Writing and Wrapping paper, Fancy
Articles, &c.
No. COB Market st., opposite Bank OF
Deidvdre, Wilmington, Del.
Begs leave to call the attention OF the public to
his large assortment of
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
Comprising History, Biography Travels,
Poetry, the latest and best standard Novels Far
mer's aud Cook Books Mechanical and Arch-
tecturnl Works, Juvenile Books in great variety,
School aud Text Books, Family aud Pocket
Bibles, in all styles Of binding Prayer Books,
LYNN Books, Of al denominations beautiful
Presentation and illustrated Books; Blank
Work, OF all kinds on hand and made to any
pattern.
gay Binding done Neatly in any Styie. -i5sH
PAPER BAGS OF ALL SIZES.
Cards neatly Written or Engraved.
Orders from the country or elsewhere will
receive prompt attention.
A. b. INSLEE,
Bookseller and stauoner,
No. 603 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del
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Spet iaI l1utIrrs.
To Consumptives.

To COnsumptiVes.
The advertiser, having beeu restored to
health in few weeks, by very simple remedy,
after having suffered several years with Il severe
lung affection, and that dread disease, Cousump-
tion-s anxious to make known to his fellow
sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used (lree of charged with the di-
rec'ions for preparing aud using the same,
which they will find sure Cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, &C. The only object of the
advertiser in sending the Prescription is to beue-
fit the afflicted, and spread information which he
conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing. and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Willamsburgh, Kings County,
myl6-3m. New York.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25

SINGULAR ESCAPE FROM DRowNIEo-The Hart
ford papers of the 10Th instant gives an account
of the most wonderful escape OF boy from drown
ing. On Monday evening, three boys went
bathing in large dam of the Greenwood Com
pany's mills across the Pennington river. One
hole in the dam The other boys became fright
ened and agreed not TO tell what had become of
their companion, but said that he had gone into
the woods. His continued abseuce created sus-
picion, and on Tuesday morning his clothes were
found on the bank from which it was supposed
that he was drowned. The pond was dragged,
hut without success. circumstances led to a
more rigid examination of the Toys, when the
truth came to light that he had been drawn by
the current into the hole in the dam. With no
thought that the lad could possibly be alive all
further efforts 10 fnd the body were postponed
till night, when il was decided that torch light
search would be more effsctual in determining
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
A REBEL SpY.-A Secesh woman, was

A REBEL SpY.-A Secesh woman, was,
we learn, arrested at Camp Douglas, u
day or two ago, under suspicious circum-
stances. A jury of matrons, called for
the occasion-a jury of two or three only
sat on her case, and discovered in one
of her petticoats full rebel mail, which
was seized of course. We understand
further that the letters contiscated impli-
cate several persons in this city in the
furtherance of rebel plans. What Col
Tucker the commander of the post, pur
poses to do In the premises, we are moi
informed Chicago Tribune.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25


PAYMENT OF TAxgs.-lhe undersigned Re
ceiyer OF City Taxes, will he at the City Hall OH
and after the first day OF July, 1862, between
the hours of 8 O'Clock and II in the morning,
and from to in the afternoon, for the pur-
pose Of receiving Taxes. A deduction of five
per cent, is made on all Taxes paid in July
Al paid in August aud up 10 the day Of election
the face of the bill must be paid, and after that
date Eve per cent will he added to the bill.
EDWARD 4. TAYLOR,
June 27.-2m. Receiver Of Taxes.
GOLD, SILVER AND OLD DEMAND TREA-
suRY NorEs.-R. r. Robinson & Co.,
corner of Fourth and Market streets, are
paying the highest price for Gold, Silver
and Old Demand Treasury Notes They
are also Subscription Agents for new
500 U. S. Loan. Persons wishing to
invest in the above Loan will please give
them call, They are prepared to de-
liver the bonds at once.
July ll--4t.
FACTS FOR SOLDIERs.-Th Throughout
the Indian and Crimean Campaigns the
only medicines which proved themselves
able to cure the worst cases of Dysentery,
Scurvy and Fever, were flolOways Pills
and OintmontS Therefore let every Volun-
teer see that he is supplied with them.
ONLY 25 cents per Pot or Box. 228
JUST RECEIVED, several large lots of new
Goods from New York auctions, in Silks, De
LANES and fine English prints at prices to sui
the times, also, one large lot OF bleaohed Mus
lins yard wide at 8 cents per yard, and al
other goods in proportion. A fine lot Of blacl
Silks. high Lustre and wide very low Con
stantly receiving job lots of Embroidery, cbeape
than ever. Black Velvet Ribbons all widths
Irish Linens Bayadere, Cambria, Nanesoek
striped and plaid Musins constantly on hand
Ladies Bamora Spring and Summer Skirts
the best in Delaware at the price. JoHs o'NEI
Market street, 4th door below Fourth street
Wilmington, Delaware.
ONEIL's cheap fancy and staple Dry Good
Store, No. 3lS Market Street, Wilmington
Delaware, four doors below Fourth street,
Keeps constantly on hand a general sssortmeI
Of everything in the Dry Goods line, as chea
Rs can be found any where else. The finest n
sortment of Embroidery in the State, as low
any House in New York or Philadelphia
Please give him call. No. 3l4 Market stree
four doors below Fourth street
mar7-ly JOHN O'NEIL.
Bd- CHEAP JouN's IS the greatest place
town.
H6y~ Cheap John sells more Boots and Sho
than any other store in Delaware.
Bds- Cheap john has the greatest stock
any other store in Delaware
R9S@ Cheap john is the sole agent for the b
Spool Cotton made IN the world, at 4l2 Hi
Street.
COOK WANTED.-A good White Cook wi
thoroughly understands her business, m
hear of good situation upon appllcati
To Mr.. WOODROW,
LIST Turnpike Gate, Newport Road.
July lS.-tf
The horrors oil war can be greatly mi
gated by that sovereign remedy, Holl
ways Ointment, as it will cure any woun
however desperate, if it be well rubb
around the wounded parts, and they
kept thoroughly covered with it. A T
of Ointment should be in every MAJ
knapsack. Only 25 cents per Pot. 2
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25

How M0RTARs ARE LOADED AND FIRED. The
following description of the mortar pract Q is
by a correspondent of the Cincinnati CONNER
cial
al took position on the shore near the point
and along the mortars, TO witness their practice.
The firing of mortar is the very poetry of a
battle. bag of powder, weighing from eigh-
teen to twenty pounds, is dropped into the bore
of the huge monster The derrick drops the shell
10; the angle is calculated; long cord is attach
ed to the primer; the gunner steps out upon the
PLATFORM and the balance of the crew upon the
shore. The Captain gives the word, the gunner
gives the cord u sudden jerk, crash like thOus-
and thuuders follow, tongue of fame leaps
from the mouth of the mortar, and cloud Of
smoke rolls up in beautiful aeecy splrals devel-
opiug into rings of exquisite proportions
"One eau see the shell as it leaves the mortar,
flying through the air, apparently no larger than
a marble The next you see of the shell, beau
tiful cloud of smoke bursts into sight, caused by
the explosion. Imagine ten of these monsters
laundering at once, the air filled with smoke
clouds the gunboats belching out destruction,
and completely hidden from sight in whirls oil
smoke, the shells screaming through the air with
an unearthly sound and the distant guns of the
enemy sending their solid shot and shell above
and around us, dashing the water up in glisten-
ing columns and jets OF spray, and 20 have the
sublime poetry of war"
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Mason and pixOn's Line.

To the Editor Of Thc N. 7 Tribune.
SIR: AS n subscriber to THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE
respectfully solicit from you the favor in its
columns of an explanation Of the ot-repeated
phrase of "Mason and Dixon's Line" When,
how and by whom was it established ? Is il u
latiudcal border, or formed by water course
Was it actually surveyed by those whose names
it bears, or merely argued in Congress or in u
Convention by them Please answer
H.C.
Maiden Rock, Pierce County, Wisconsin June
30, 1862.
Mason and Dixon's Line is the parallel of lati.
tude 800 43' &c." forming the boundary line be-
tween Pennsylvania and Maryland. It takes its
name from Charles Mason and Jere0iah Dixon,
two English matematicians, who in 1868 were
employed by the rival proprietaries of Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland to determine the line of the
common boundary of those colonies, which for
several years had been the subject of vehement
dispute. They commenced the survey in Decem-
ber of that year, first determining the latitude Of
the City of Philadelphia, then proceeding to ex-
anime the lines of previous surveyors and i'll the
Autumn of 1894 starting the famous line which
bears their name from the river Susquehanna
Pursuing their labors, it was not till The 4th of
June 1866, that they were at the summit of the
Little Allegheny in westerly direction. They
were greatly impeled in their lahors by the In
dians, but at length obtained an escort from the
Six Nations through the influence of Sir William
johnson, and succeeded in reaching the Great
Allegheny about year afterward Having COM
peted the line 244 miles from the Delaware, and
to point within SO miles of the whole disanc,
to be run, the Six Nations compelled them tt
abandon the survey. Retracing their steps, the,
returned to Philadelphia, and received an hon
orable discharge from the commissioners, unde
whose auspices they had undertaken the survey
December &c, 1867. The establishment Of thi
line terminated the border warfare which ha
been carried on for nearly 80 years between tn
inhabitants of the two colonies; but 1t is chief
remarkable as forming the division between Free
dom and Slavery in the original States of th
Union. Ed 7Ti5.
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Wesleyan Female College,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE


nHE NEXT ANNUAL SESSION will commence on
l. MONDAY, the First day OF September.
Parents sending their daughters boarders request
session.
Day pupils will he received at the usual charges Tot
tuition They will receive equal attention with The
hoarders and have the Advantages for study and m
provement If they regular and luuetual in attend
auce.
jy2 -2m JOHN WILSON prasIdsnt
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MAJoR-GENERAL HALLECK
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT,
G0MMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Armies of the United States.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July II, 1862.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July II, 1862.
Ordered, That Major-General Henry W Hal
leck he assigned TO the command of the whole
land forces of the United States as Genera-in-
Chief, and that he repair to this Capital 80 soon
as he can with safety to the positions and oper-
atons within the Department now under his
special charge.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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-LsoN. President
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PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

FlouR. 4e-Plour sold At IS 5Oo@5l29S for superAne
Rye Flour sold At f326 and Corn Meal at S2s' v bar
rel a., ,,, . IN.
for Pennsylvania Corn sold at 6uc for good yellow
oats sold at 43c for Pennsylvania.
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BUSINESS MATTERS,
S-T-1960-X.
DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS.

They purify, strengthen, and invigorate.
They create n healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change OF water and
diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation and late
hours.
They strengthen the system and enven the mind.
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers.
They purify the breath, and acidity OF the
stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation
They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, aud Cholera Nor
bus
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head
ache.
They are the best Bitters in the world. They
make the weak man strong, and are exhausted
natures great restorer. They are made of pure
St. Croix Rum, the celebrated Calisaya Bark,
roots and herbs, and are taken with the pleasure
of a beverage, without regard to age or time of
day Particularly recommended to delicate
persons requiring gentle stimulsnt. sold by
all Grocers and Druggists. Sold in Whining
lon, Del by
DR.. A. H. GrimshaW s. Co.,
Rice & Harlan,
G.. b. Thompson,
Edward Bringhurst Co.,
Alfred Walton,
VIC Gilpin,
John L. Russell,
Edward McInell,
DR.. ]. Simms l. Son,
W. II. Almond & Co.,
And by the Proprietors,
P. H. DRAKE & CO.,
jyl6-6m. No. 2O2 Broadway, N. Y.
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DIED


HINCHLIFFE.-July 10, SARAH ANN, daugh-
ter of Joseph aud Elizabeth Hinchiffe, aged
months
POULSoN-J July II, WIN. w., son of VIM. C.
r. and Ida A. W. Poulson, aged months.
COXE.-July II, EDWARD L. CoxR, aged 5l
years.
vALENTINE.-July 20, JonN NJ. son of VIM
and Amy Valentine, aged 8 months.
TOWNSEND. July 81, ANN ELIZABETH, wife
of Enoch Townsend, of Brandywine village
aged 33 years.
PARKS.-At Rockland, on the Goth inst, in
FAINT son OF Andrew Parks, aged about six
months
ALLEE.-In Dover, on the Sd inst, CHARLES
D., infant son of James F. and Martha Alice.
aged months.
HALL In Dover Hundred, on the 18th inst
Capt. CALEB HALL in his 73d year
BETTS.-At his residence, near Gumboro, on
Tuesday the 18th inst, SAMUEL BErrs, aged
S3 years, 3 months aud 10 days.
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ATTENTION MEN /!

VOLUNTEERS wAnied for the Fonrh Delaware Rsgi-
ment Of Volunteers. bach recruit viii be paid
two dollars premium, hundred dollars bounty, and
from thirteen to twenty-five dollars VIII be given per
month"; and one months psy in advance Pay and ratons
nished As soon as enrolled. For particulars apply to
Capt. A. J. WILLIAMS,
Or let Lieut.. JOS. HARPER
Recruiting office, in chrstiAna Village, Eew Castle
county, De- lyAlm.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-07-25
NEW YORK MARKET

Thursday, July "a 1862.
FLouR. &o-sales at s6OO@,526 for superhue aud
aS46dbeb for extras. Rye Flour sold at ,Ou@42o
Corn Meal sold at S3 80. -. -,
E-Wheat-NilwAuke club sold at Sl1s@ sl2l.
rive sold at sO6s2e sold at 46@49c Corn sold at
bi(05Gl5c.
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DIVIDEND.

DELAWARE CITY BANK
July 10, 1862 !
THE Directors have this day declared Dividend of
Five per cent out OF profits of the Bank for the
last six months PAYABLE TO the Stockholders demand
iyis4t WM. w. FERRIS, Cashier.
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SAVE YOUR MosEY.-hemember the Delaware
Saving Bank is located ut the office of William
McCauey, ESQ.,, No. COG Market street, Will
mingtou, Del, and is opened every day to re-
eOye deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards and FIVE per cent, interest paid
on the same from the day Of deposit.
WM. McCAULLEY, President.
JonN P, RUTH. Sec'v
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or Philadelphia at $50 A. M

ssyorss ON and after MONDAY
NS&b~h " April 14th, 1862 the
e. Ia STEAMBOAT ZEPHYR will
Y.,,ssIfTfSl3fii 4k22fgttfSf~ run fellows:
X II sHEH Leave Wilmington from
EEzazaEIhAiAaa King Street Wharf, at 63O
and Chester at T.40, A. NJ
Leave PhilAda from Chestnut Street Wharf, at P. NJ
Stopping Marcus Hook and Chester Atabout an hour
after the time named each way.
Fare between Philadelphia Wilmington, IS oents
Return trip tickets, so cents
Fare between Wilmington and Chester Hook, Iseentl
Return trip tickets, % cents.
aa Return trip tickets good only for the day ihsy
are dated.
E7-BreAkfast provided on board.
Freight taken at the usus low rates. Shippers re
quesed have their goods sent to Chestnut Street Wharf
BY before p NJ, to insure their coming down same
day. and have receipts with each load goods all
goods not recepted for will be at owners risk slip
ceipts be procured At the ONCE at Wilmington or Phia
delDhia.
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NOTICE.

n HE undersigned would inform farmers that he will
repair Threshers and Corn Shelters, at the shop OF
William T. shaw, Pyles Building, Orange street. near
sixth Having long experience in the business he hope
70 give satisfaction to those who may him with their
patronage. DANIEL ukMf.
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FOR CAPE MAY.
MERCHANTS HOTEL,

THIS popular Hotel situated the Beach, Is now
open for the reception of guests Terms s. Per week
o'DoNNELL HoNAN,
jnly-7.2m. ProprietorH.