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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-15
NOTICE.

THE attention Of parties furnishing WILLOW WOOD
for our use is called to the following specifications
The wood must be young branch wood not over four
or hVe years gowth straight clean and Tree of heart and
II peeled mus be thoroughly divesed Of bark For such
wood, peeled, EIGHT DOLLARS cord will be paid
aud unpeeled SIX DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS per cord
on dsisery at the Mills unpeelsd II must be delivered
soon after cutting, before the bark No old knotty
n has s'sd wood will be received except at cord wood
prices.
p. I. DU POINT de NEMoURs co
March llth, 1s62-1i-2m
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RAsTHRN DIsTRIOT-

DRIVY WELLS cleansed promptly and satisfactorily
i Apply to AMOR }. WRLDIN, No. 326 East Second
Street, aud at South East Of Sixth and Spruce
Streets, Wilmington, Delaware mar2T-im.
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mAril.imv
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SloO REWARD.

MAIoR's OFFICE Wilmington, April s, 1862.
Whereas, man by the name Of JAMES KRLLUM.
suddenly disappeared from this city, on the morping OF
Monday the 2h Of March, ultimo, aud The presumption
H. that he has been ouy dealt with by some person or
persons unknown, hereby osr reward Of one Hundred
Dollars, to any person who will give sueh Information As
will lead to the recovery of his body.
VINCENT c. dTLPIN
apllzw. Mayor Of Wilmington,
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H. X. Bringhurst's Bulletin.

H. X. Bringhurst's Bulletin.
Wholesale and Retail DTHggisf, (3l7) Fourth and
Market street,
CEPHALIC PILLS (Spauldingsl for Head Ache al H
II. BrinRhursts 317 Market street.
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES one Of the best
articles for diseases Of the throat &c at H. Brnghurss
Drug Store
TOWNsEND's SARsAPARILLA, fresh stock lust re.
csved and for sale by H. r. Bringhurst Apothecary.
WIsHART'S Pine Tree Tar Cordial, the celebrated
cough preparation to be had at H. r. BTlnghurss Drug
Store.
sPAFPORDis OLIVE TAR. the genuine article to be
had by calling at u. H. Bringhursts Drug Store
Mrs. WINStOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP now In great
demand for children teethng, at H. R. Briughursts
fLASkS for sp0rtsmen-I have fine assortment of va
rlous sizes from u pint to pint have just imported
them and they the finest quality Of Dix0ns FAskr
II, X. Brnghurst, 3l7 Market street.
BRANDY and WliIskEY selected pure and of fine
quality for medical purposes, by II. r. BrnghurBt
FLAGGS RELIEF, for the immediate relief Of pain at
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, in Whining
toD Thursday the 18th day Of October at 10 o'clock
A. NJ.
COLD CREAM tor chApped hands or lips for sale In
any quantity by II. X. BrnghursL
FINE SALAD OIL, a superior article at II. r. Bring
hufstE.
HosTETTERs BITTERs, they give general satisfaction
aud are now In great "yOgue." II. X. Bnnghurst
Wholesale and Retail Druggist
since last except which has advanced four cent
per bushel.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-15
JoHs p RurH. Sees

CANCERS CuRED--Dr Lesey informs the
people of Wilmington and vicinity, that he will
resume his professional duties in this city, and
will lie found at Almonds Hotel, corner Fifth
aud Market streets, for the CuRE OF CANCERS,
on the third Saturday in January, 1861, and on
the third Saturday of every month thereafter,
until further notice, between the hours of ten
o'clock in the morning and two in the afternoon.
Persons afflicted with cancerous diseases are in-
yited to call. dec 10-f
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Sherifalty.

NIIE undersigned announces himself a Union cAndl-
date for the Office Of Sheriff Of New Castle county at
the approaching nomination election aud pledges himself
nomination Of the Union Party.
GEORGE s. HAGANY.
Wilmington, Feb. ls.
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Shariffaltv.

THE undersigned hereby offers himself as a Unior
i candidate for the Office Of Sheriff Of New Castle
County, at the ensuing nomination election.
LEWIS W. sTIDHAM.
st. Georges Hundred, February Is.
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SheriHaItv.

To rHE vorERs OF NKw CASTLE county,
THE undersigned offers himself a Unconditional
Union Candidate for the office OF Sheriff of Nav Cas-
LEWIS A. LAVENDER.
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Sherihalty.

To THE voFERs OF NEW CAsTLR COUNTY.
HlHE subscriber offers himself as Union candidate fol
the office of Sheriff Of New Castle County and respect
fully solielts your votes.
N. b. APPLETON.
Wilmington, Feb. 10.
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SherimAltv.

THE undersigned hereby offers himself as Union Can.
didate for the office Of Sheriff New Castle County,
the approaching nomination election.
ROBERT CANN.
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For Coroner.
sherifaIty.

WILLIAM HUKILL will bs Union Candidate
" Coroner of New Castle County, At tho Nominate
Election.
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SherihaltY.

To THE voTKRs Of NEw CAsflR COUNTY.
nus undersigned oiers himself Union Candidate
i for the nomination for the office Of sher, Of New
Castle county and respectfully soets the support Of the
voters and st the time he pledges himself support
the nominee ofthe party.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
MILL CRERK HD.. Feb. 4. ls62-l4-tn
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most respectfully offer myself to the Independent voters
l. Of New Castle County, as an Unconditional Union Can
dldAte for Sheriff, at the coming fall election.
SYLVESTER RtAEHARD
WIlmiugton, February 9Th, lssg-Il.if.
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Young Ladies Institute,
WILMl NGTON. bEL.

WIIMTNUTON, DEL,
NUMBER limited to Thiriy-Buildng new and we'll
IN located Good accommodations. spacious grounds
for exercise Charges moderate Next session eommen
ees the first Monday in April For information address
iREv. Tll0s. NJ. CANN, A. NJ,
Principal and Proprietor
RElERENCE-llon. willard Hall, II. S. McCombs,
ESQ., H. Porter, M. d. s. Floyd Cashier Bank OF Della
ware George Bush President Bank Wilmington and
Brandywine Wilmington, Deli Mr. Charles Beaslon,
0dess Mr. John r. Cochran kddlet0wn; Mr.. lssAc Giles,
Laute Mr.. Wilson S. Cannon Lepsc; Mr VIM iiurock,
St. Georges; Rev. Messrs. AikmAu Wswel Roberts and
Patterson, Wilmington; Rev. Mr. Gaylord, Delaware
City and Rev D. II. Emerson, st. Georges. marlS1m
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For Philadelphia at $50 A. mi

ETTTl44-- nm and alter MONDAY
" April l4th 1862 the.
D--lI& STEAMBOAT 2EPHYR will
ss227sit7i~ fsllowA
r. - I7Is' w Leave Wilmington from
King Street Wharf At $50
and Chester at 7.4O. A. NJ
Leave Phad'a from Chestnut Street Wharf at . p NJ
Stopping Marcus Hook Chester st about an hour
after the time named each way.
Fare between Philadelphia 4 Wilmington, IS osuts
Return trip tickets, so cents
Fare between Wilmington and Chester or Hook Iscents
Return trip tickets, 20 cents
~ Return trip tickets good only for the day they
dated.
Es-BreakfAst provided on board.
Freight tAken At the usual low rates Shippers are re
quesed to have their goods Chestnut Street wharf
BY or before p NJ, to insure their coming down same
day. and have receipts sent with each load Of goods all
goods not reeepted for will be at risk Slip
dephia.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-15

TINS ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK, No. III Mar
ket Street. Wilmington, Delaware. Office open to
receive deposits and make payments, daily, ex-
oept Sundays, from 0 o'clock, A. NJ, till p.
M On Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 O'Clock,
and on Saturday evenings from 6 to Z o'clock.
Profits upon deposits in this institution after
payment OF necessary expenses, are all to be d-
yiied among the depostors. Dividends are de-
ulared semi annually, in the months of April and
October. dividend Of per cent for G months
lbeing at the rate of per cent. per Rnnum) was
declared In October last.
The Charter enacts that no member Of the
Board Of Managers shall be entitled to receive
nny profit or emolument for his services as such,
or he allowed to borrow any funds deposited with
the Corporation.
Managers William s. IIilles, Edward Belts,
Rli Todd, Joseph W. Day, Chacles W. Rowland.
Thomas W. Bowers, George W. Bush, Edward
Moore, Leonard II. Wales, Clement b. Smyth,
Dr ] r. Vaughan, James Scott, VIM. Canhy.
WILLIAM S. lllLLRs, President.
GEoR0R W. BusH, Vice President.
IoHN P. McLRAH. Treasurer.
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PENINSULAR r. r. LINE.
Change of Hours.

0N and after MONDAY, April eth, 1882 Trains for the
until further notice
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The subscriber feeling thankful for past patronage
Wishes continuance Of the same, he will continue
the business in all It's various branche, In furnishing
Building Materials at Pyles Building In Orange between
finh Hnd sixth streeia, Wilmington, Delaware
mar27lm. ISAAC PYLE.
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DELAWARE STATE JOURNAL AND TUE
"THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE
Insurance Company of che
State of Delaware"
lORloIFAL MlLI CREEK, &c }
.anv couttn,,a. 10 oo..,,.,,.


THIS Company continues offer TO the people Of Della
ware It's superior advantages Of Insurance against loss
nrs on all descriptions Of property, except Marine
Tho Institution is commented by over 90 years expert
ence In and attention TO the subject Of Mutual
beng the first to Introduce the principle into our StAe
by reason Of which, II is believed the Managers have
een enabled 80 TO adjust and discriminate between the
uerent varates OF property 10 render the menb
snip among this most equitable In character Of the
Gus Insurance Companies presented 10 the public.
IL takes credit to ITSELF that Its payments OF losses have
been SO prompt aud LIBERAL that In % years business and
losses reaching over 100000, not single case OF ga
on has occurred, aud scarcely without entire salts
faction to the PARTIES Insured
Looking more to tha safety than the number and
amount of It's risks II has declined Hundreds Of Thou
sands OF Dollars Of Insurance. either requiring
great an amount in single risk Offering unfit OBJ
Ject OF Insurance for the character Of the Institution
In this manner Is conceived II has the safest aud
most select lit OF lnsurnces In proportion to the amount
over Six Millions Of Dollars, ut any other Company
Within reasonable range.
As evidence Of this it has not only reduced the rate Of
Insurance, at all times moderate Onelxth during tho
last two years, but II presents clear surplus fund
tdoOO as security against any assessment the tp1st
Notes. which sun by the esOrt 10 Scrip CerthrAtos Of
the balances due u each menber b0ng Issued will
be paying interest to them from January 1867, at the
rate Of per cent per annun thus making astl farther
deduction,
II commenced the year 1861 with real protection To
the community In Deposit Notes Of S25U,0UU
Surplus funl bUOUO
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-04-15

SAVE your MONEY. Remember the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the office of William
McCauey, Esq, No COG Market street, Will
mington, Del. and is opened every day to re-
ceige 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.
J0HN p RuTH. SECS
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TO TET
A very Valuable FERN for Sale

Cltuats Delaware City, in New Castle County con-
- tanning 900 less about 175 acres upland
and 225 embarked meadow. The buildinas ar
moderate, but the land Is susceptible very high state
OF improvement II Is IN Of the best neghbo In
county and will be aod very low with consderabl
part of the purchase money to remain lien on n n IA
srAble. It would divide into or farms Apply 10
octlI coo Market Street. wilminston Ds,
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Registers Office.

NBw CASTLE CoUEIT, February Goth 1862
Upon the application Of Martha Z. Rice Administrators
u ofThomas b. Rice late of the city Of Wilmington in
said County deeeased isORDERED directed BY the
Register that the Administrative aforesaid give notice
Estate Of the deceased with the date granting thereof
by causing advertisements TO be posted within forty ays
from the date of such Letters In six Of the public
places Of the County Of New Castle requiring all persons
having demands against the Estate present the same
or abide by an Act Of Assembly In such made and
provided Aud AlsD the same TO be Inserted within
the same period in the Delaware State Journal and States
man newspaper published in Wilmington, and 10 be
continued therein two months
f~-1 Given under the hand and Seal Of Office Of the
L. Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New Castle
'' County aforesaid the day year above written
PETER D. VANDRVRR Regster
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500 REWARD.

81. PETERS BENEFICIAL goolgrYl }
wilmington, Del, April 9th, 1852.
Whereas, man by the name Of JAMRs KRIIUS
member Of this Society suddenly disappeared from this
CITY on the morning Of Monday the 24th Of March, ul
We hereby offer reward Of One Hundred Dosrs ior the
recovery Of his body ~
Signed; GEORGE 0NEILL, President
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THOMAS B. REHSON.

Would respectfully inform his customers and the citizens
generally, that he has
REMOVED HIS SCROLL SAVING & WOOD |
TURNING ESTABLISHMENT,
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10 D. morton Pooles building
Foot of Orange Street,

Wilmington Delaware where will be kept general as
sor,meht Of Cabinet and Carpenters rurnings. Alsc
House Brackets and Wheel Hubs furnished order
short notice He solleis share Of the public patronage
AS- WANTED-Gum Timber Suitable for Carriage
Wheel Hubs mAf25 en-.
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Secretary and TreAsurer-RoBERr McCABs, MI

Presidenl-JESbE SHARPE,
Secretary and Treaaurer-RoBERT MoCABB NJ. b.
DIRECTORS
Eli Wilson, Brandywine Hd; James Deapain Christi.
ana Hdi James Webb Samuel Barr, Il. q. stotsenburg
and Jesse Sharpe, ilmngton Hd Robert MoCabe, Mil
Creek Hdi John +. williamson White Clay Creek lid
George JAnyler New Castle I'D Curtis d. Ellison, PEN
eader Hd.i John q CLARK, Red Lion Hd. WIN. Temple,
Smyrna; james II. BurnhaH, st. Georges Hd; Charles
Flsming Peter T. Causey, Milford Henry Todd, Dover
Charles Tunnel, Georgetown.
AuENTS-As we'll for receiving applications for insur-
dues OF members:
Ell Wilson, Brandywine lid; Robert MeCabe, MIL
Creek Hd.; James DelsplAln ChrlRtAna lid; John y.
Williamson, White Clay Greek Hd Curtis d. Ellison
Pencader I'D Rcd Lion, st. Georges and Approximately
Hundreds Joseph 9. Grnith, smyrna James CTippen
New Castle Hd Charles T. Fleming, Milford. Charles
Tunnel, Georgetown Henry Todd, Dover
Communications on general business addressed to the
underslgned Wilmington, will receive immediate Altsu
tlOn.
fss ROBERT MccABE NJ. D.. Secretary
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ALL persons having claims against the Estate Of the de-
ceased must present the duly Atiesed to the Ad
minisatrx before the 26th day Of BebruAry A. D.
1865 or abide the Act Of Assembly made and
provided
MARTHA E. RICE,
Administrative.
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st. Peters Beneffoial sooietv.

WmMINaroS, April 9th, 1852
Al Special Meeting Of st. Peters Beneficial soeety
held this evening, motion, resolved
that reward Of 800 be offered the recovery Of the
body OF their fellow member, JAMES KELLUM who
disappeared on Monday, March 2ath 1862
,.,,ns .,o,,.. GEORGE 0'NEGLL, President.
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NOTICE.

THE partnership heretofore existing the firm of Pyle
j HolHton Is this day dissolved by mutual consent
and the business will be hereafter conducted by Isaac
Pyle, who will also settle the accounts Of the rm.
ISAAC PYLE
DAVID 3. HOLsToN.
WILMINGTON March Gath, 1862.
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NOTICE.

A CARD.
HAVING disposed Of the Stock of Hardware 4c at No
IL 204 Market Street, to
C. A. RODN NEY,
l take pleasure in recommending my successor to my
friends and the public, entirely worthy Of their patron
age. II. q. BANNING.
Wilmington, Del, Jan. 1st is02.-stf
I1ARMERs BANK STOCK and UNION BANK OF
Il DELAWARE STOCK, for sale by
JOHN MoLEAR 4 SON,
tebl4. III Market Street.
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AuDIToR,s NOTICE.

THE undersigned will attend at Georgetown, Sussex
Il County April I4th, 1862; Dover. Kent County, April
2s 1862; New Castle New Castle County May l2 1852 at
which time the School Committees Of the respective
Districts In said Counties requested To appear and
settle their school accounts.
W. N. HAMILTON
Dover, DEL, March 90 ls62.-26im.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-11

abilities Judge LAPoRTE one of the last of that
ola fashioned school of politicians friends and advisers
Vi JACKSON ana SKUNK, whose political virtues are wor-
lhy oil emulation, but who alas are disappearing
few perhaps still left in the ration-but in our own
State was almost iLnot quite the last representative
o hat class OF men, who living through the troubous
times OF jackson administration were fay rewarded
py knowing that their rmness and honesty had earned
lorthem the respect and gratitude of the nation.
In tho various relations ofdomestc life and the neigh.
borhood Judge LApoETE not less Successful than in
his political reputation. His kindness frankness and TN
assuming manners with the intelligence gained by long
and varied experience in public e his recollection of
historic events, and personal acquaintance with historic
personages, made him delightful companion whose
conversation was both agreeable and profitable The
high estimation in which he held by the community
in which heresided aesed his private virtues and use.
funess Happy shall we all be- if at the close of life
extended as was his we descend to graves follow
ed by the same honor and respect and unbemshed with
so lewtaultS. Enemies he had none-lOr his greatest
care was to avoid woundng the feelings even with those
with whom he decidedly diferedand we doubt much if
IN all the eXasperaton of party conflicts he caused one
ranking wound.
During the past few years disease severe and painful
somewhat affected his nervous system diminishing his
activity and usefulness. His intimate friends watched
with pain and anxiety the progress of his acion less
hopeful than him self who entertained hopes of ultimate
recovery But their worst apprehensions realized
in his sudden DEATH not among strangers for he was wei
knoW md respected where he died. Those who parts
with him here in the hope of his return in improved
health were inexpressiby shocked by the sudden an
nouncemcnt of his DEATH and the universal expression
OF grief and rsgret which the information elected told
how great was the esteem and respect Of the community
where he resided.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-11

le- The correspondent of the n Y. Times,
IS the following incident Of the late battle, which
that our Pennsylvania regiments arc composed OF
yA kind Of men.
F,;be.ore the lett of oar line gave away, Saturday
7n, rcdccmng feature Of the fight took place
eI brigade opposite Gen. SEYNoUR'S Brigade Of
RsYHoLD's command made charge The move
f va, quickly discovered by the Commander of the
II Gen. PoRTEG-whO ordered the Second, Fifth
X'h Pennsylvania Reserves to charge also. Be
he co1te 'lins forces and a5oJt midway stherc
i old cveral feet lower than the surrounding sur
ithe land. The first struggle was to Obtain pos
%. that road, which the Union brigade succeedc d
n FHs-repnlsing the rebel brigade with terrible
v ie'' While Maj. MADILL was waving the lag Of
zh Regiment to rally the brigade after the de
Aea' consequent upon the charge, a shot cut the
twain Gen. REYNOLDS rode forward seized the
/ rode M and down the line with them wrapped
around his person, when the BOYS actually
lFing and gave their General three rousing cheers
iaYNoLpS WIS so much pleased with the conduct Of
aie that he could only express his appreciation OF
oHdAet by eXclaiming " Bully for you, boys" at
/ ae time throwing his cap high in the air This
another burst OF applause. The brigade imme-
/ eesed up in order, marched to the rear by II c
companies. and there reform. d in line OF battle
n much dcliheraton and coolncSs. amidst shower
'' shot and shell, as if oil parade in green i,ld
4 own native State. These regiments belong to
AL corps, which acted 50 noble p TT wherever
". met the enemy. 1t was almost at the vcrv
succeeding this charge that McDowELL's LETT
Sy Tor want OF iiicient support, which was close
lhe cheers of the brigade were heard along the
''fd' the right where, very naturally. it sup
"" The left had gained some signal advantage and
efS were responded to alonethe whole line
O.! was soon turnei into grief, and their words
n,e of denuncistion upon the man who is held re
0e Tor the disaster of that day.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-09-11
2 We have already briefly ann ounced

We have already briefly ann ounced
'ea death, in Philadelphia, Oh Friday morning,
H. 1862, Of Hon. JOHN LAPoRTE, but the long
e ana services Of the deceased, as well as his high
'' and many cstimablc qualities, enttle him to a
lIiended notice.
h L4PoRrE was born at ASYLUM. in this county.
u" Jay OF November, 1898, and was consequently
years OF age. His father. BARTHOLOMEW La.
YET held in recollection by many of our older
| D'fing The French Revolution, a large number
uD'eh' eXlled from their native land, made a set
''iS county, which they named asylum, in
"es shoud lind an asylum from the dreadful
prosecutions OF France. Upon the Restoration
''h returned, but amongst those remaining was
''RTE' 1t was here that Judge LApoRrE was
where he for most Of his life resided. cultivat.
'ae most extensive and valuable farms in the
,'''ed has filed many public places of honor
with inflexible integrity, and discharged their
a0'V and efficiently. He was first elected
WIS county in lS22, was chosen to represent
VII 'he Legislature in 1927, served five years
T''''y, being elected Speaker the last session
"e' VS32). In the fall of 1882 he was elected
- and reelected irlS34. During the time he
'@' IN Congress, measures OF the most excit-
~. interest convulsed the country. Judge La
"''ieh supporter of the policy of General
NO.. ''fng the panic session, voted uniformly
I,eS and policy of Old Hickory's Admins
a.. '"5' iS4O, he was commissioned as an Asso.
po, ms county, by Gov. PORTER, which place
g,,.'r '''' May, lS4j, when he was appointed Sur
n,. " "Ov, SKUNK, an office which he held
- SnioVng TO Towanda, in 1850, as senior
- p"aNlng house of LAPoRTE Mason d Go.
es b. o'ie' reeapitulation of the places Of public
5os, 1eoeased. In these degenerate times it is
hi. ,'''e I. which can be paid him TO say, that
,,3;,. lug official career, during the stor,niest
en .,,,' warfare, his integrity and honesty have
Ro. even by the slightest whisper Of sus.
gbt "onitted to be, by all, strictly honest
tRaar, VINO assumed a place with a determin-
u perform its duties, to the best Of his