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a region traversed by vast swamps,
and General Smith determined to re-
turn. He fell back slowly, ambusca-
ding the pursuing rebels. The Fourth
Regulars routed a rebel brigade three
times at Okalene. At heavy Skin
mish at joys farm, Col. Forrest.
brother Of General Forrest, was kill
ed, and Colonel McCullock, severely
wounded. The rebels we're complete
ly routed. Our return was delibe-
rate. The rebel loss in varioas en-
gagements was not less than 500
Our loss was not. over loo, chiefly
straglers' The damage done to thu
enenys railroads is irrcparable ant
the destruction of government store
very great.
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Homicide.-A man named Joel
Haines, a resident of Davenport,
Ohio, was shot and killed a few days
ago, by woman named Margaret
Hum, at the house of colored man
named Edward Cole, situated on the
State road about TWO miles south of
Doe Run Pa. for whom she was
h0usekeeper. The West Chester
Republican says that the man, a
stranger to her, called at the house
and inquired the way to West Ches-
ter; she replied she did not know,
when he became very saucy, and left
the house. After he went out, she
went to.the widow; he was standing
at the gate, and threatened to kill
her. She Immediately procured a
gun and shot him, the load taking
effect in his face, causing death in
about forty-eight hours The woman
has been arrested and committed tC
Chester countyjail.
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From Fortress Monroe and the
South.

FoRrREss MONROE, March 8.-The
flag of truce steamer New York arrived
here this evening from City Point, with
FOG Union prisoners, who were exchang-
ed for an equal number taken up. The
Richmond Seminal of March 9Th contains
the following dispatches:
MERIDIAN March fisherman was Mt
Canton last Wednesday. Our cavalry are
lighting him on al. sides. There was
heavy cannonad,ng at Canton all day on
Wednesday.
Sherman has taken large number OF
negroes. He leaves the country pertec-
ly impoverished wherever he has been.
WILYINGroN, March r. A blockade
steamer was sunk off Caps Fear yester-
day.
CHARLELToN, March 8 Two hun
dred aad five shells have been fired Al
the city since the last report. There is
neihing else new.
Tie Richmond Wing Of thei7th says
aEight bundled and sixty one prisoners
arrived here yesterday; under charge Of
Major milford, to be exchanged under
stipulation of the cartel. It is hoped
that the regular exchanges will be re-
sumed for the future. aa
ssThe body of Col. Dahlgreeu wa
brought to this city on Sunday"
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A Confederate Raid Into Acco-
mac County, Vir..
TWO STEAMERS oAPTUREn--ooMMIssi

TWO STEAMERS CAFIOhEi'-T Soi"HAS'%N
RY STORES DESTROYED.
Passengers VIM va,ne MP ah the Nor
folk boat yesterday, report that party
Of armed Confederates thirty in number,
under Captain Fiizhugh. crossed the
Bay in boats on the night of Friday last.
and surprised early on Saturday morning
the lolss, Captain Webster, lying at the
wharf at Cherrystone Point. They cap
tured also the telegraph operator at the
Point, and destroyed all the oomnisssry
stores collected there. Capt. Webster
was in his berth at the time his steamer
was boarded, and the first knowledge he
had of the presence of the raiders was
their entrance into his cabin, and their
demand upon hun for the money In his
possession. This amounted to some
Twelve hundred dollars, which he hand
ed over TO them. An attempt was then
made 10 carry off the steamer, but her
engineer had succeeded, in the mean
time, in dislocating some part of her ma
ehinery, and she could not be moved
1t was then determined to burn tho vessel,
but yieldiug,, finally, TO the urgent en-
treaties of Captain Webster, the leader
of The raiding party concluded to release
the steamer on condition that Captain
Webster sign bond for $l0,0OO, II
Baltimore, which was done. Whils
these arrangements were IN progress, .
negro who had managed 10 escape from
the steamer started of in the darkness
and gave the alarm to company of cav
alry that was stationed few milos II
the the interior. The situation Of th'
raiders thus became critical; bat jus
before the cavalry reached the Point
the United States steam Transport Titan
loaded with Commissary stores, sarrlvet
from Fortress Mouroe. She had scarce
" touched the wharf before the raidinl
s;u,==asA o. s,v,-. 81 >--ft----d i'e'
together with her captain and crew, nj
, teen in number. The surprise was s
sudden. in this instance, that her captor
, we're enabled, by the aid Of some of thei
: own party, to become complete masters
of the Titan, with her engine and ma
chinery in perfect order. They put o
t steam Immediately and turned her hea
. to the Bay; but we're still within ess
haillng distance from the shore whe
the Federal cavalry arraived. A fe
a shots were fred which did no harm an
!, which we're answered by shout of def
: ance, and the Titan, with her prisoner
!; aud booty, steamed across the Bay f(
d parts unknown. Captain Webster wi
e paroled and arrived in this city yesterd'
a morning. as .
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FROM Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, TENN, March 8.-All
the laborers on the London Bridge have
b,en sent below to work on tho Dalton
Railroad.
A British subject, one Thomas Wisp-
ham, left here to-day, going Nol.h, He
ran the blockade into the Confederacy
with fl000, TO speculate ia cotton, was
conscripted into the rebel army, passed
through several severe BATTLES, and final
ly escaped.
KNOXVILLE, March 8. -SinceIths frst
Of February, three hundred and thirty
eight usn-esmmssisnsd officers aud pri-
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On Wednesday the 9th inst, OF the
residence of his mother, in Georgetown
Caleb r. Paynter, aged 80 years.
He was the grandson on the Paternst
side, of the late Governor Paynter, ana
of the late Caleb Ross Esqr., on the
Maternal side This young sentleman's
intellect was much above the ordinary
standard, to which was added a good ed
ucation. He was kind and warm heart-
ed, unassuming and considerations, free,
from envy and malice, which high toR,-
ed character Indignantly spurned -
These virtues were we'll ealcnlated to
draw around him as they did, large
circle of friends. What more could we
say for him, than that be was a most sf.
fecliouate aud Devoted son and brother1
But like all others he had some enemies:
but he now rests where he hears not the
voice of his oppressors, We trust under
the protection of him whose power is en-.
uipotent and to which all worldly brief
authority must ultimately yield, and be-
subjected to the inscrutibls will of
Providence, who in his own good time
and way will surely lay his relentless
hand of retribution upon prosecutors and
opprsssers, aud all others whs incur hia
divine displeasure.
We truly sympathize with the sorrow
ing mother an6 other nesr-snd dear rsl-.
atives who have shsred 40 largely Of ths
Affections and trials Of ibis worldj bus
while we do so,s.we must re1iina ihsra
that all such Affections and troubles =. a
bat the dispeasationa of the all wiss
Providence. designed for good purposes,
probably to adincAsh them as soiouru-
srs, ofths Uncertain J 81 life. the certain
ty Of death and to light up ,lssr pathway
to far brighter and mere bsas.ifCl i,i~
hsritanee, prepared for all those wlH
love aud keep the Commandments Of ~ (.
most merciful Creator.
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e. Vaolence TO an Oficer.-On Monday
afternoon woman named Margaret Goa
ty, who lives in Walnut street below
Ninth, sent to the city hall for the po-
lice authorities to arrest a party of
drunken men wearing the uniform of
the invalid corps, were creating a dis
turbancs in her house. Officers David
Wingate and Samuel Buck we're sent
to her assistance, when the latter took
into custody one of the party, when one
of the others isterfered, and swere bis
companion should not BIO arrested, at
the same time making violent threats
Officer Wiugate attempted to arrest him
when he received a severe kick; and af-
forwards blow in the mouth, cutting
ais lip. lie, however, succeeded in,
knocking this man down, and while at
tempting to put ''twich" on his wrist,
he received Kick in. the left eye, se-
verely injurlng it. In the meantime he
used his ''bily" pretty freely, and it is
supposed inflicted considerable injury.
The woman in the neighborhood crowded
around, and interfered with the officer,
pulling his coat and importuning him tc
desist. The miscreants we're finally res,
cured by the soldiers and secreted in the
MILITARY rendezvous at 9th and Walnut
SITS. Men with such proclivitlss should
be sent to the front, where they woulC
have an opportunity Of fighting witt
rebels. Two of the party were subse
Iquently arrested by the provost guard
4 One Of them was placed in the guarC
: house, aud the other sent to the hospit
4 lsal, having received severe injuries abou
Z fthe head. They formerly belonged Il
& the l14ihl Perna. and 9Th Md Reai
simeais, out are nowlattached to'the Inya
+, did Cops Republican.
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MAR|..RIRn,...,...

On the 25yh nit, by the Rev. AIl
II. Adkins, NJ. Mines Downs, to az
Martha T. Downs.
( On the 18th by the same, james
5. Dunoway to Miss Emiline Lewis. :
At LewisviIle, on the 24th inst, BY
the Rev. H. G. Fries, Mr.. William s.
Culver 10 Miss Eliza j. Massey.
AT Moore's Meeting House Or
the 1 | inst, by the same, Mr. Isaac
w. Owens to Miss Jnlia J Twilley.
On the 10th inst, by the same, Mr..
William p Taylor to Miss Sally T. Sire
man.
At Moore's aieetings House, On the
10th of Jan. BY the same, Mr.. William
F. Hcarn to Miss Maria NJ. Twilsy.
On the 2Sth OF Jan. by the same, Mr..
John S. Taylor to Hiss Margaret A,
Larimer.
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you scarcely need 70 ad #
What here speak for tbs hsticds goss'
my own hearty personal conCarrsnce.
To which Lieu. Gsnersi Grant replied
as follows:-
MIR. President, | accept this commits
sion with gratitude fer the high honers
conferred. With the aid Of the noble ar
mics that have fought on so many fsld's
for enr common country, it will be my
earnest endeavor net to disappoint your
expectations. l feel the full weight Of
the responsibilities now devolvlng OF
me, and / know that if they are met 1t
win be due to those armies, and above
all, to the fever of that Providence which
leads both nations and men.
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3DKiumsy.

The Levy Court End Court Of APP
peal for Sussex County flushed their
Business and adjourned ON Thursday
last, We notice the passage OF the
following resolution:
Resolued, By the Levy Court Of
Sussex County, at their March SEES
sion, 1864; that Josiah P. Marvel,
County Treasurer, is hereby author
lied and directed by said Levy Court
to give to the President, Directors
and company of the Farmers Bank
of the State of Delaware, at George
town, their successors and assignees,
his bond for tho sum Of twelve thou
sand dollars, payable on the LIST day
of June next, 1864; and the said Jo-
siah P. Marvel, County Treasurer,
and his successor or successors, as
County Treasurer, is and are ordered
and directed by said Levy Court as
aforesaid, 60 pay to the said Farm
ers' Bank the interest on the afore
said bond senii-annually, onthe Isl
day of June and December, each an,
every year hereafter, until salt
bond is paid and satisfied in full.
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1864-03-16
Gen. Smiths Cavalry Expsdi-
ton. -l9ei

NASHVILLE, March General
Smith, commanding the late cavalry
expedition from Memphis through
Mississippi, reached here vel terday.
The following particulars ate r0lia
Bile:
The main purpose of the Fxpedi-
ton, seven thousand sstrong, vas to
destroy railroads and army stHres.-
1t was not essential to join SHERMAN,
although desirable: The expedition
was delayed ten days by heavy fresh
cts, The Mississippi State forces
nnder Gen. Gholson. reported ht IL
900 strong, began to surronndps in
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1864-03-16
MATHER & CO.,
No. ss5 Broadway New York are our
agents for the Messenger.

GRAND JURoRs.--Thc following gem
tlemen were drawn on Friday the llth
inst, to serve as Grand Jurors for this
county during the present year, viz:
Cedar Creek Hd.-George Wilson,
Amos .Siaytop, James Rhoades of j.
Broadhitn Hid .---Jainss NJ. 0-rey
,.Bsniamin W bite. - . =
~ Saatssoke .Hd.--- tsobt P, Barr, Miles
Msssick.
North West Fork Hd.-Wm. q Ro-
gers, Solomon 7. NooIs, George W.
Collins.
Broad Creek Wv s. Warrington,
Solomon Short.
Lattle Greek Hd.-Bsnjaa,iu Hitch,
Robert Twilley.
Dagsboro' Hd.--.Robsrt w. FINLEY,
. Edward Short of e.
Baltimore Hd.---Joseph s. Carey,
Henry Hickman.
Ind1an Ripur Hd.-Samuel Davidson,
Peter Robinson.
LsUeS & Rehoboth HID Harbeson
Hickman, S. p. Houston.
Georgetown Hd.-1homas Pepper,
George w. Willlu.
I" List Of Petit Jurors drawn March 18th
1864, for the April Term of the Supe-
rior Court, viz:
Cedar Greek Hd.--John Davidson,
Levin Hopkins, Joseph A. Calhoon.
BroadktIn H.-Benton II. johnson.
Robert w. Belts, Henry w. Hudson.
.Nanticoke Hd.-David Reynolds
Cyrus Jefferson, John G. Dolby.
North Vest Fork Hd.-Wm. w. Nor
ris, Tilghman d. Kinder, VIM. Gray.
Broad Creek Hd.--David W. Moore
JOHN s. Matthews, James Scott Sr.
.LittLe Creek Hd.--George Adams
Marshall Smith, Hiram +. Pennewik.
Dagsboro' Hd.-John @. Hazard
VIM. Wiley, Manasn Short.
Baltimore Hd.-Wm. b. Hickman
Henry Poole, Joshua Bishop.
itfdian Riuer Hd.-Thomas R. Bar
ker, Henry b Lingo.
LeiDss & Rsho5otk Hd-rWm. l
''a',s f5sa s y 4 si iisi 8 ss'F
soygsiotgn Hoe kthdal ! Wingaf'
n
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ORDERED OUT OF THE 1tINEs.-A
letter from the Army of the Potomac
says that an order has been issued, d.
recting that all ladies within the lines
shall leave as early as practicable, and
that no more passes shall he granted to
such visitors.
This order was not given day too
soon, if h. Boston Couriel's statement is
true. That paper says Klpatrick's ex-
pedition was known to thei''ladies" at a
great bail given in thescamP, on the Odd
Of February, and iniimates that, the se-
cret was communicated il this way TO
the rebels. He
The camp is said to be full of women
bearing the names of the officers and
members of Congress, who are furnished
with passes from the War Department.
An officer Of the guard said he had pas
sed over the Alexandria road the day
previous eighty-thres, all with passes
from the War Department, and many
bearing names of members Of Congress
PhiIa. Ledger.
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"One Of 'cm"--on Monday one
of the ministers of the conference
appeared at the door of the residence
Of one Of our citizens, his home du
ring the session of that body in this
city, and knocking, that it might BE-
opened unto him, doincstlc'answer-
ed the summons. Seeing a gentle
map standing before her, with car
pet bag in his liand, in her s;mplici-
~ saIuted him with "and what do
yea wsnl?" The reverend gentleman
replied that he had been directed to
the house by Rev. Mr. Robinson,
and presumed he was right. The
unsophisticated female, remembering
tho preparation that had been made
for the preachers snddenIy exclaimed
'.OA you're one Of EN-, are your then
walk in, walk in and he was usher
4 insp The presence of the family
s3 c7al3 Dsrliy restrain their laugh
Is 2 ge lleleqiaae asaner in which
b aas aae bean received Re
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Presentation ofa Lieu. Generals
Commission to Mai. Gen Grant.


WASHINGTON, March 9.--The President
of the United States, this afternoon. for
mally presented TO Major General Grant
his commission as Lieutenant General.
The ceremony took place in the Cabinet
Chamber, in the presence Of she entire
Cabinet, General Halleck and others
The President addressed him thus
General Grant-By the nations ap-
probation of what you Save done, and
its reliance upon you for what remains
TO do, in the existing great struggle, you
are now presented with this commission,
constituting You Lieu General in the
United States. With this high homer
dsvolvss upon you also corresponding
responsibility. As the country herein
trusts you, SO, under God, it will sustain
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For the Mossonger.h

MIR. EDlTOR IL. 3. isaVs
-----77 E$f - in1uii ASH
have Withdrawn from the Nj. IL. Church
for reasons which will subsequently, be
made known, if found to be necessary;
thought / would ask you to favor me
with an insertion to that effect in your
paper, as there will be good deal said
about the course | shave taken, and as
these are rather squally times, l thought
would define my position in regard to
the war and Government.
First, am ready to say on oath or
Other wise, that have nc interest in the
Domiaions Of jefferson DAVIS, / claiul
no protection under his flag, and de-
sire no interest in nail hole of his navy;
but claim my protection under the old
flag of the United States, where l have
my projection and where l feel as 8
christian [ owe my allegiance, and j
any further exhibition of my loyalty issne
cessary to be made to give satisfaction t.
all parties concerned, | ain ready to MAKE
it at any time, and | further w;sl
that-the papers of this State if they se'
proper, to copy the above.
Most Respectfully,
ISAAC T.. ADKINS.
.MaLLsboro' Del. March 9TH 1864.
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From Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, March 9.--C6l. Harri-
sons pickets we're fred on near Niska-
jack Pass, but With this exception, I
doubt not all is quiet. The situation of
the rebel army is unchanged. Wheeler,
Morgan, Roddy and Patterson, four sm,
inent cavalry leaders of the enemy, are
now all in and around Dalton, VeIe-
raus are returning every day in largsl
numbers. Deserters from the enemy
continue to arrive, but not TO the same
extent as formerly. Officers on Leave
of absence crowd tho cars coming FROM
Nashville. There is great desire FOR
activity in the army 81
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ties are, however, relieved to d great ex-
tent, from the draft, because ef the large
number of blacks who have bSen MUSTER
ed into the service from these counties.
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SUSSEX COUNTY

Each Ward or Hundred which fur
nishes its quota will be exemp, from the
draft under the present call.
EDWIN WILMER, Provost Marshal
LEONARD g WALES Commissioner,
DANIEL G.. FISHER. Surgeon. Z.
Bo1rd of ENROLMENT.
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HEADouARTERs PROVOST MARSHAL
STATE OF DELAWARE,

WILMINGTON, March {, 1854.
The quotas 10 be furnished by the
several Wards of the city II NWilming-
ton, and by the Hundreds 10 the ssve-
raj counties Of the State, tofll the call
of the President for 100000 men, and
to make up deficiencies, are hereby an
nounced as fellows to wit
NEW rACT'I n r[lfEyTY
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10 By permission of Divine Provi-
dence Rev. William Handy will preach
In the Courtroom next Sabbath after
noon, 10Th, at O'Clock. Preaching al
SO in the Evening.
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stes, ana 1ss eemmlsAIsp

Yates, and aye eomsisxien ~
Eavsseonss i1s5 onr lines here asl
ters from the rebel afmyy haSs1S Il u
the oath suaipeen released. v'phs aggrs Z
gate during January was six hundred.
Two hunderd and ssvsnty-fve prisoners
we're captured during January and Feb
ruary, Of whom eleven have taken tina
oath.
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The Superior Court andCourt of
General Sessions of the Peace in and
for the County will set in this place
on Monday tho 1lth day Of April
next.
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Sports Of Winter ands,spring.

BY THE BARD OF TOWER Halle !
Oh lively youth, rcjoced TO glide
Across the Schuylkill's frozen tide,
What bliss thy bosom knows 4
When BY thee some fair skater skins, l
Whose sparkling eye with pleasure swims
Whose cheek with crimson glowa -
&C.,
Bnt like all joys of earthly day, "a
That ice did soon dissolve away, y
Nor left trace behind;
And you, who've sported gu its plain,
Must, now tia turned to waves 4agaia,
Some new diversion find.
When Spring with verduro sloihss The
mead,
Then moupt and gallop forth your fteed,
So mettlesome and feet,
Or push your light battean from shore,
And make, with sturdy arm, your oar
| The foamiugwaters beat.
Thus may you hope TO interest
Zach gazing damsel's arless breast,
Who gladly win behold
Ssgraeeful youth, intent to please, I
Pursuing manly sports like these,
So Sctive and 80 bold.
wase
| Bafyet, to sa6eivsis The eye.
With al your grace, in vain you'll try,
Ii dresssdSia uncouth euise,~
And nowhere are there suits SO nice,
E.sQusSpring s$green leaves or Winters
N~% leo, y
A AS Tower Hall supplies,
= @arowER HAgassNo 5ls Marke. Street
Philadelphia BENNETr + W. ~
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THE MESSENGER.
TERMS.

The Messenger will be furnished to
subscribers at 81 90 per annum, if paid
for in advance; or ST., Soft not paid for
until the end of the year.
ISAAC TUNNEL, Editor.
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Headquarters. PROVOST Marshal Of
the State Of Detaauare.-Wi Wilmington,
March 1st, 1864.-The quota of the
State of Delaware to fill the call of the
President for 500, 900 men, and to make
up deficiencies is, 2936
Less credit due for volunteers and
drafted men up to Slst Jan 1864, 1876
960
Distributed as follows
Quota assigned to New Castle Coun-
ty, 1892
Less credits to Jan. 81, 1864, $50 ALI
Quota assigned to Kent Co. 1888
Less credits to Jan. 81, 1864, 424
Quota assigned to Sussex Co. 1913
Less credits 20 Jan. 81, 1864, 5S4 289
900
Quota of New Castle County,
On January 81, 1894, 412
Less credits from January 81,
1864 to March LIST, 1864, GIL
Quota of New Castle March l,
1854, 35l
Quota of Kent COunty on jan
uary 3l,slS64, 3Os
Less credits from January 81,
1864 to March ], 1864, IS
|
Quota of Kent County March
: l, 1864, 27l
Quota of Sussex County on the
: 3lst Of January, 1864, 239
: Less creIit from January 81,
1864 TO March l. 1864, liza
e Quota of Sussex County March
e i, 1864, 65
: Recapitulation.
Number of men 10 be drafted
in New Castle County, So
Z Number of men to be drafted
' in Kent County, 27
: Number of men to be drafted
! in Sussex County, 6
! a. 80
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From the above number 1851 will be
deducted the number of Volunteers from
each County whc may enlist from and
after tho LIST of March, and before the
day Of tho draft.
Edwin Wilmer, Provost Marshal; Lee
onard E. Wales, Commissioner; Daniel
G. Fisher, Surgeon. Board of Enrol
ment.
The above seems the most plain and
satisfactory statement that we have seen
published anywhere. The proportion of
men still due from New Castle County
seems large; but it will be remembered
that the population ef this county is near
Ely a. much as both the other eounties.
The vbite population of the lower eoun-
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GEORGETOWN. DEL.
Wednesday, March is, 1854.