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ton. The least observqnt could readily per-
celve whether the news was favorable to
our armies or our traitorous enemies, by
observing the countenances of the Union
or " Peace men," as they meet in the street.
If the news be favorable to Stonewall Jack
son the Democrats or peace men look in
fine humor, and as pheasant as basket of
chips" if favorable to our army they APP
pear gloomy, downcast and very ready to
deprecate the terrible loss of life. Need
any one, does any one ask for more evidence
to show where their sympathies lie. And
yet they claim to be for the Union, the
Constitution and Government of the United
States, while at the same time they rejoice
when our armies are defeated, and laugh
with delight when ten thousand of our
brave soldiers lie bleeding, mangled and
killed OH the battlefield. Shame on such
men! They are the same in feeling, while
not entitled to half the respect of those in
arms against us in the Southern Confedercy
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melting to Violence.

The efforts that have been making in some of the
Northern cities to get up negro mobs and disturb.
ances have extended to locality and resulted in
several acts Of violence in the past two vseks.
About two weeks since some rowdy bows of Dover.
no doubt Missed on by the rebels of the place-made
an onset upon some negroes returning from church
and kicked up fuss generally. The following
evening the rowdics attacked the residences of the
negroes driving them therefrom at the peril of their
lives. In long article the DeIqtoqreGn constructs
this into negro characterization! The commence
ment of hosttcs by the negroes of Delaware. &c4
The following Saturday night, stimulated no doubt
by the highcolorcd article of the Deauoarean, some
rowdlcs in our town, made similar assault upon
some dArkcs on the plea that tho latter were inso-
lent On last Saturday night as on the previous
one, a crowd of low-priced white men and bows.
made demonstration on the darkey's quartes and
during the whole night terror reigned throughout
the dark precincts of" Whoppcn." IT. addition TO
the above instance Of violence we hear that the
African churches in Banco and near Willow Grave
have been burnt to the ground and others threatened
we refer and speak above as we have, TO warn
our people Of the danger of continuance of these
things Violence may begct Observation-Disclosures
II there Is not Just Cause for itand even the monk
ey' If having the example set it. may use the faggot
as vol as the man. We 90 in as much as any one
Tor Keeping the IIamites" in their proper place.
but at the same time are not in favor OF leaving
the administration of "law and order to an irrss
Ponslble mob, who Purposely get up disturbances to
gartify their propensity to indulge in acts Of vio
lenco. If the " darks" any different now from
what they have been for years past we do not know
1t, and we have no doubt the difficulties ara the
work OF secession sympathizers for political effect,
who' doubtless, would be delighted if they could in.
cite the "niggers" Of our State to some act of nm.
parent insnrrectlon The have made capital Of the
"nlgger" so long that they would be glad to use
him this fall if possible
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The Bounty to Cavalry Volunteers.

We are authorized by Col. Fisher tc
state that the Secretary of War has empow-
cred him to continue the bounty to all who
may volunteer in the LIST Regt Delaware
Cavalry up to the time Of the making of the
draft in this State, which, we understand
from the Governors proclamation, is to
take place on the 18th inst. We would adj
wise all those who wish to get into good
Regiment, and who desire to avoid the mi
litia draft, to volunteer in the Cavalry Reg
iment. Recruiting offices can be found in
all the principal places in the State.
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DEATH OF A VALUABLE MAN,-We ragrct to an.
nouneo IN this issue the death of Rev Jno. S Bell,
who died at his rosdecO, in Dover, on Saturday
after Rost painful illness of some months. As a
man. the deceased the highest style of good
ana useful citizen, and in nothing the ways of
providence more mysterious tuan the removal of
SUCH men in the primo Of lifo, and in the midst of
the period of their greatest usefulness. He was
from small boy, devoted member of the NJ. +.
church, the most of the time an Exhorter and Local
Preacher. aud such i'll all the positions of his useful
life, was his kindly department, carncstncss of
spirit and simplicity of manners, as to win the af
fections of all who knew him. Ills remains were
followed on Monday to this town for intcrment by
very large concourse of relatives and friends, which
after an appropriate and feeling discourse by Rev.
WIN. r. Cahoon-who had been selected by the
deceased for tho purpose-wors deposited III the
new N. L. eemetry.
He at the time Of his death Clerk of the Peace
for this county, which responsible position he filled
to the entire satisfaction, we believe, of every ono
having business with the Office. His dcccasc will
occasion the appointment Of successor by Gov
Burton for five years.
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well the treason contained in them, viii
Judge the Democracy accordingly.
Hon Geo. Z. Fisher is of course con
demned We should be very sorry to think
he had done anything to merit the thanks
OF those who are known to have no sympa
thy for the Government, but are Astounding
with it for treason and traitors To no
such class does he look for thanks. The
endorsement Of the great Union COnven-
ton and mass meeting of 1000 voters is
sufficient consolation for him, and sufficient
guarantee that he has done his duty as a
man and patriot, and should be proud of
the record he has made for himself
Such are the resolutions passed by the
sympathizers with treason in this State.
We should think they would themselves
hesitate to send them forth with such a thin
coat of sugar-eOating to hide the treason
implied if not expressed in them. In oppo-
Sltlon to such principles are presented those
contained in tbs resolutions passed at the
Union State Convention, and it is now for
the people to decide between them. On
the one side an undenying devotion to the
Federal Union and the old Constitution
on the other sympathy which finds res
pOnsive chord in the hearts of those war
ring against that Union and Constitution,
and which only wants little encourage
ment to fan into flame of open rebellion
People Of Delaware, choose We this day
between loyalty and its opposite.
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The National Taxes.

The undersigned having been appointed Assessor
Of taxes under the act approved July 1862 entitled
" An act to provide Internal Revenue to support the
Government and to pay interest on the Public Debt -
respectfully gives notice to the citizens of this State
that he has made the following divisions of the Dis.
trict. and appointed the persons named Assistant
Assessors, under the said act, designating At the
same time their Post Office In New Custlc county.
No. |. Brandywine lIundred-Assistan Mt Asses.nr
John w. Day, Wilmington L. o.
No .. Wilmington City-Assistant Assessor, Jas.
Woolley, Wilmington.
No. 3. Christina NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Assesso,
Jemes NJ. Braekin, Wilmington, Pc
No. 4. Mill Creek Hundrcd-Assistant Assessor
Alban Buckinham, Pleasant Hill.
No. 5. White Clay Greek Hundred-Assistant Az.
SCISSOR, Samuel l.: Eccles, Christana Z. o.
No. 6. Now Castle Hqndrod-Assistant Assessor,
Robert Cam, New Castle
No. 7. Pencader Hundred-Assistant Assessor.
Curtis b. Ellison, Summit Bridge
No. 8. Red Lion Hundred2Assistant Assessor.
John G. Clark, Jr., Kirkwood.
No 9. st. Georges Hundred-Assistunt Assessor
Caleb G.. Foster, Odessa.
No. 10. Appoquinmnk Hundred-Assistant As.
SCISSOR, Jonathan ). Hand, Blackbird.
IN KENT COUNTY.
No. ii. Duck Creek Hundred and so much of Lit.
tie Crock as lies west Of the State Road-Assstant
Assessor, William X. Cahoon, Smyrna.
No. IL. Dover Hundred and so much of Little
Greek Hundred as lies east of the State Road-As
sistant Assessor, David Clayton, Dover.
NO. Is. MurderkiIl Hundred-Assstant Assessor.
James Cook, Frederick.
No. Ia. So much of Milford Hundred as lies North
Of the Milford Branch Railroad, including the town
oil Milford and so much Of Mispilion Hundred as
lies North Of the Milford Branch Railroad and east
OF the Delaware Railroad. Assistant Assessor.
Samuel Draper, Milford.
No. l5 So much of Mspillion Hundred as lies
west OF the Delaware Railroad and south ofthe Mil
ford FEaacb RailToad; and 30 much Of Milford Hun
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Floyd in SMYRNA.

On Tuesday night last the rebel Floyd, or some of
his cmlssaries, broke into the armory of the Met lei
Ian Home Guards in this town, and stole twenty two
new muskets, (that had never before been removed
from the box in which they were packed and spiked
and bent thirteen Others and scattcrad them around
the yard We have not words to express the mag
nitude of such gross outrage only to hope that the
traitorous perpetrators Of the may be erreed out
and visited with the punishment so richly deserved
The Town Commissioners, it will be seen. have
offered reward of 800 for the perpetrators.
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"Ladies Aid of SMYRNA"

Pursuant TO a call large number of ladies of this
town met at Wards Hall on Monday evening to
organize society for tho relief of the sick and
wounded soldiers. Rev. J. c. Thompson being
present made short address, after which the follow
ing officers and board of directors were elected.
Pres. Mrs. DR.. Cummins, Sec. Miss Mary Anna
OfHey, Treas. Mrs. Jas. K. Clements
DiTectOrs-Mrs. Jas. p. Hohccker, Mrs. J. b.
Ayars, Mrs. Lydia Mcdowell, Miss S. c. Spruance,
Mrs. E. Beck, Mrs l. j. Hamilton.
committee of gentlemen to receive contributions
at their places of business:
Jas r. Hoficckcr, l. d. Hamilton. Thos. Carrow,
DIR, &. L. Mahon.
Committee of ladies to solicit contributions:
Mrs. Rachel IIoffeeker, Miss IL. Coomb Miss R.
OfHey, Mrs DIR. VIM. Cummins
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Proclamation,

TO THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE
WHEREAS 1t appears that the enrolment of the
citizens of this State cannot be completed in time to
comply with the orders from the War Department
fixing the third day of September. A. d. 1862 as the
day on which to commence drafting:
AND WHEREAS have been authorized by the Sec
rotary of War to extend the time for the draft. if
deemed by me to be necessary:
Now, therefore, |, William Burton, Governor Of
the State of Delaware, do issue this my Proclama-
ton, and postpone the draft in this State until the
twenty fifth day Of September A. d, 1862, at which
time drafting will commence.
In testimony whereof | have caused the Great
Sss of the State of Delaware to be hereunto affixed
Done at Dover, this twenty-eighth day of August,
~ in the year our Lord one thousand eight
SEAL hundred and sixty-two and of the Indie
~ 8 - Pendence Of said State the eighty seventh
WILLIAM BURTON.
BY the Governor,
EDWARD RDGELY,
Secretary Of State.
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$IOO Reward.

W leTFa'' gross outrage has been porpctratcd in
our midst on the evening of the 9th inst by the en-
try and robbery of the Armory Of the Mcclellan
Home Guards of this Town. some of the Guns haying
been stolen and others muhlatod and rendered unfit
Tor use: Now, therefore, all good citizens arc reques
ted to AID in detecting the perpetrators of said out
rage and reward of One Hundred Dollars will be
palu Tor the apprehension and conviction of any per-
son or persons concerned i'll said outrage, to be paid
on conviction Of such person or persons Of said Of
fence " w VI
ny order of the Commissioners of the Town IF
Smyrna, w. VI. BELL. Socraiarr
Smyrna, Sept. 10th, 1862.
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SHOOTING Casa negro man belonging to John
+. Reese, named Shade Crsdcn, was on Sunday
last shot by his son. youth of or II years,
with shot gun. the load took effect in his forehead,
right arm aud thigh, 'pcppering him pretty well,
tho, as we are informed not doing him any serious
injury. What the provocation was we have not
learned the negro has the reputation of being very
impudcnt fellow and we suppose it was something
OF TINS character which provoked the young man to
shoot him. Whether the provocation was sufficient
to Justify the act, arc unable to say
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Assessor, Clement L. Sharp, Milford.
SUSSEX COUNTY.
NO 10. So much of Cedar Creek Hundred as lie
south oil Cedar Creek and west of tho State Road 81
nuch OF Nantlcoke as lies north ofGravelly Branch
and the Northern Election District of North Yves
rork hundred Assistant Assessor, Alfred Short
No II. SO much Of Cedar Creek Hundred n, lie,
south OF Cedar Creek and east of the State road
i'roadklI and Indian River Hundreds. Assistant
Assessor, Caleb l.. Morris, Milton.
NC. 10. Lcwcs and Rchoboth, Baltimore and
Dagsboro Ilundreds-Assistant Assessor, Henry F
Rodney, Lcwes.
No. 10. Georgetown Hundred; so much of Nan
tcoke 0s lies south Of Gravcly Branch and SO much
OF Broad Creek and Little Creek as lies east of the
Delaware RaIlroud. Assistant Assessor, J. d. X od
ney, Georgetown.
No. 20. The Southern Election District of North
west Fork Hundred; and SO much Of Broad Greek
ana Little Creek Hundreds lies west of Delaware
NaHroad' Assistant Assessor, VIM. ii. Swiggett
SeaUrd.
The law will take effect on and after September
lst Nj 'rsons, of whatever trade or occupation,
are required to take out license to continue the same
Applications must be made TO the Assistant Asses.
sors, who are furnished with blank forms for that
purpose. All business done without application as
above, Is Contrary to law.
owners OF carriages, coaches, hackney coaches,
O'uCI Carriages not exclusively emply-
Ell IL husbandry or for the transportation ofIner-
chandIsc, are required to report the number and
value OF the same. Owners of billiard tables yachts
and gold or silver plate must report the same with
statement OF the amount of plate owned.
I'd. Manufacturers, where not specially exempted,
are required to make returns to the Assistant As
sesoT within ten days after each and every month of
the actual sales made by them during the preceding
month.
AuettO1eers are required to make monthly re-
port ct the gross amount of their sales.
The ProprietOrs or Managers Of Railroads or
Steamboats, are required to make monthly report
OF the gross amount of their receipts
butchers and others whose business it IS to slauqh
Ter for sale any cattle, calves sheep or hogs, shall
make a return at the end of each and every month,
OF the number respectively slaughtered.
Sd. All persons whose income derived from any
source whatever, shall exceed 5000 per annum will
be required to report the to the Assistant As
scSors at as early period practicable after the
3lSt day OF December next.
Schedules of Articles subject to tax can be had af
ter few days, application to the Assistant As.
SCISSORS, together with any information chat may be
required.
JOHN p. MCLEAR,
Assessor DeloNor, District
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10 Farmers and Dealers!
MORO Phillips
SUPER-PllOSPHATE OF LINE,
PTepared nj his
Secretary Of State.
Prepared at his
Chemical IlUrEs Hu,lIoo. v


Chemical Works, Cunden; ". j.,
under his own Supervision, by practical and sc,en.
tfc Chemist
DtPOT-NU. 81 NORTH FRONT STREET
PHILADELPHIA.
The subscriber offers his Super Phosphate of Lime
TO Farmers and Dealers. with the assurance that il
P'ses by USE it's superiority the cr-PhOsphates
and Guanos offered for sale. by Is concentration its
quick action, and its continued Gertllz;p g effects
lis UNIFORM composition guarantees uniform excel
lenCe
II contains an unusually large per centage of PhCs-
phorIc Acldi its per Centage Of Ammonia gives 1t
great additional FertIzing value, inducing rspld
growth, and Impartrng the indispensable nitrogen to
plants
II Is comparatively a article, being in use but
few seasons and has already obtained great celib-
rIly among the Farmers of the neghboring Counties
and Is now sold and sought after by the most exren
slve dealers IN Fertilizers in this city and Stale-and
also in the States of New York, New Jersey, Della
ware and Maryland.
CAUTION TO BUYERS! Observe that nv name
and place for manufacture each and every pack
age. none other being genuine.
II guaranteed by me to Dealers, under penalty
Of One Thousand Dollars that II will be kept o to
the same unequaed standard as heretofore.
Price $45 per ton Of 1000 lbs No charge for pack
ages. MORO PHILLIPS
0c5-A liberal discount made TO dealers. sepll .3B
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Tho Draft Insurance meeting which adjourned
from this town, to meet in Dover on Tuesday of last
week, wehcar ad Ourned at the latter meeting a. at
the first, without accomplishing anything, hav ng
tho fear-in considering the order about discourav
ing enlisments--of Fort Delaware bcfore ,bs;r o,,s
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

COMING HohE.-Dr J. S. Prettyman, Of Milford,
having been removed as Consul to Glasgow, is ex
pectsd homo in few weeks. Mr.. Prcttyman states
in letter to the PennsuIdr Ns,os and Advertiser.
of which he was formerly editor that he has no idea
of the cause which has led to his removal.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

Philadelphia EntorPrise-Geo. J. Hcnkss, the
well know first Class Furniture Manufacturer and
dealer of Philadelphia, has opened splendid Fur.
niture Establishment of mammoth dimensions at
GUY Il 81 Chestnut st-late Levy & Co.'S dry good
store-having removed thence from his old stand
ga Walnut ST. See advertisement in another
Column.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

A proclamation has been issued by Mayor Gilpin,
urging upon thu citizens of Wilmington the propri-
ETY. of appropriating two hours in each day for drill
and such other military duty as the exigencies OF
the occasion seem 10 require.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

FRE.-The DelaUarsan says :--"Thc barn and
outbuildings of Mr. William C. Carter, near Dover,
were destroyed by fire on last Wednesday night.
N.Y. Carriers loss it is thought will reach $780,.
Besides his buildings his entire crop of wheat and
oats, two horses, several cows, and some valuable
farm machinery and tools were consumed 1t is
not known how the fire originated. We learn that
Mr.. c. has an insurance of $500.
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SEGYDNA9 DlEn.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IL ,l8G2.

THE " TINES" is prJlished ereFy Thursday, by
Rosr. ID. fIoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor, al
Smyrnd, Del.
TERMS SrBscRrrTIoN,--One year, so in Gd-
rance, $500 if not Paid TIL end Of the year. No
paper discontinued until all arrears are pad-Only
at tke option Of the Publisher.
ADVEarlsFxEsTs-FOr erery square Of troelue lines
or less first insertion, Gty cents; eack subsequent
assertion t,oeRty.fs cents. Liberal arrangements
saa5e sUih yearly and lEyearly advertisers. Id
pertisemeHts sent tcthOut stating the number Of
times TO be inserted lciH he continued until forbid
den, and charged according to the ADORE rates.
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we hear that the Rev. Mr.. Pomeroy, pastor of the
Presbyterian church in Dover, caused u stampede
among the traitors of his congregation on Sunday
last, not that he preached political sermon. but
simply because in his prayer he asked the Lord to
be with our suffering and wounded soldiers. to prc
serve the lives and strengthen those who were undor
arms IN defence of our National unity. and To prant
success to our armies in suppressIng the wicked
rebellion, and thereby restoring peace. Can such
persons claim to be anything but traitors at heart
III active sympathy with the rebellion, and secre.ev
desiring in their Utmost sosl that Delaware NAV
De carried INTO the Southern Confederacv? Men
who are traitors at heart cannot take interc,t in
divine things, and hence thoy leave the church if
the minister asks God to bless this great Nation NJ
his own right hand planting or what is most usually
the case stay aDdy from the house Of God oltoge,bsr
In Milford, on Sunday week, the same tbing oc.
CURED because the preacher, Rev. Daniel Georg.
returned thanks in his prayer that moral strength
mad been given the President to resist fanatc,I
party on the one hand and treason on the other"
man who IS traitor to his country cannot be trus
TO his God. lie may have the outward resemblance
but he is like the whited sopulchTe: fair wbou, Inn,
within full of corruption
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

In Smyrna, white Wheat is selling at 1873
Red, 1928; Corn, 65 Rye, G3; Oats, 80 ;
Round Potatoes, 62 Butter, Is cents per
b. Eggs, 10 cents per doz.
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IN o. NC II "a nc -
FOR
HE SUFFERING!

The Directors Of the LADIES' Am SOCIE,rv IL
H 81 i"a' solicit contributions OF MONEY or MATE
10 from all ~oltdspohod persons. TO enable them
on,sh, me required articles for the Soldiers
=, buIons may be left at the stores ot Jas p
tcleGher. J. D. ilamilIOn and Thos Carlow. and at
through tie Tines F'' O'"io"'eueeo
Sent. 10Th; 90
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

SAILED ToH EuEorE,--ChOrles Beaston, ir., he who
made recent Fourth of July speech without INV
Fourth Of July in it--.latey law studon. with d.
NJ Bates, Esq, Of Wilmington, sailed for EuroDe in
the steamship Glasgow, last week. His purpose is
to make tour of part Of the Continent, avoid the
draft, and continue the studies of his profession. Fl.
is enc those ii is understood, who 6od = hoUd -
$1,000 to the Governor, to stand in his place il
drafted.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

"CoME IN Our OF THE DRAFT m--.Is the ioeoso
Placard suspended at the recruiting office of Sar.
geant Draper, in this town. Very good idea isn't
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

SECESSION SYMPArHY.--The country every
where has been under intense excitement
for the past ten days, in regard to the ex-
citing news from the armies near Washing
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The following from the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Will show what is thought of our Breekinridpe.
Peace Party ,Locofocoss in other States.
- TnE DELAWARE SEcEssIoNIsTs.-The State Con.
vention OF the Butternut Democracy of Delaware. n
report of which will be found in another column
deserves notice. The proceedings are worthy of a
Convention IN South Carolina, in tho early DAYS of
secession. Under pretended love of the Union and
The Constitution there is plainly visible desire to
subvert both The Presidents humane emnncna.
t ti, project is denounced in unmeasured terms.
The Administration is bitterly abused, and there Is
expressed determined hostility to the "Black Re-
P Tn Abolition Disunion Party now in power"
course ofthe prosavery, secession sympathizers,
payatd and Salisbury, is applaudcd, and of course,
a 1! OF the loyal and honorable representative. Geo
r. Fisher is condemned. N'O'
happily. this Convention does not represent a
majority OIL people ofDrlaware. This Democratic
Convention with its implied throat, contained in lis
resolutions and in the speech of its chief orator
Whielsy' to rise against the Government and Join
WIN the rebels should stimulate all to renewed
! efforts TO elect William Cannon, Governor al
George p. Fisher, Congressman.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

dre4 as lies south of the Milford Branch Railroad, to
the BOUNDARIES of the town Of Milford, Assistant
Assessor, Clement L. Sharp, Milford.
Smyrna times., 1862-09-11

ne su6criher respectfully informs the citizens If
smyrna ana vicinity that ke has a new and well Sc
DRLGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, FANCY
AND TOILET ARTICLES, DRUGGISTS
WARES &c, Sc,J
al ms Store. on Main street. ne1t door to Pank of
Smyrna, and that ~ "
Erery article is Fresh and Genuine. and oftbe Rsst
Quany thdt can be procured eaeh Leing selected er.
PFeSSy Jor PhyS'can'S Prescr piOns and Fa,niL use
is his determination to sell everything in his line
at the lowest price. ~
- Ills connection with the best wholesale bouses in
rhliadei pima and New York will enable him 10 do
So ne therefore respectfully sOcits the Public Pat
rohage which by strict personal attention to business
ana an accommodating disposition, it shall ever be
MS STUDY 70 deserve and appreciate.
TO THE PUBLIC
The subscriber is DESTROYS Of saying that. being
graduate OF the Phllade pha College harmacv and
having been engaged in this business for The mast
WE'VE years Is sufficient guarantee OF his ability To
compound PRESCRIPTIONS with perfect accuracy aso
assure Them that none but The BEST and MOST REII
ABLE drugs and Pharmaceutical Preparations will
ever DC usec Tor that purpose.
Bug2S JAS IIOECrCKrD