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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Ordnance Office,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, May 4, 1864.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this oGHcs
until TUESDAY the oath day Of MAY, 1854 for sineh
Columbiad she'll to be delivered In the following guam
titles in the undernamed Afsenals, viz.
At the Watertown Arsenal Massachusetts,, 10000 g.
inch shell.
At the wsiervliet Arsenal, New York, 10000 s-ineh
shell.
At the Now York Arsenal, Governors Island, New
York 10 coo inch shell.
At the Allegheny Arsenal, Pittsburf 10000 s-ineh
shell.
At the st. Louis Arsenal, Missouri 1000 s-inch she'll
These proleeties he made Of the kind Of metal,
and inspected after the rules laid down In the Ordinance
Manual the tensile strength OF the Iron TO DO not less
than "a 600 lbs per square inch. Drawings be
MT any Of the United States AfsenAls. The proeess
to be Inspected at the foundry where cast and
10 be delivered at the Arsenas free of charge Tor hand
ling and transportation, Deliveries must be at
the rate less than onetsnth iOth) of the whole
be made the 18th day Of June, 1864.
Failure make deliveries at specified time will sub
the eontrac to forfeiture OF the ber he may
fail to deliver at that time.
Bidders will state explicitly the Arsenal or Arssnals
where they propose to deliver, and the number Of pro
jecies they propose to deliver each place it for
than one,
No bids will be considered flm parties other than
regular founders, propretOrs OF works who known
to this Department TO be capable Of executing the
work proposed for Should any party obtaining a
tract offer ahels other than those in his
dry they will be rejected and the contract rendered null
and void
knowledgements of their fnrees their signatures
Each party obtaining contract will be Obliged to
enter into bond with approved suretes for lis athfu
execution.
Upon the award being made successful bidders will be
notified, and furnished with forms OF contract and bond
The Department the right to reject any or ali
bids II not deemed satisfactory,
Proposals will be addressed to "Brigadier General
George D. Ramsay, Chief Of Ordnance, Washington, D.
CT and endorsed "Pfoposssv v61o. qr s;ne6 eo9mbiAd
Brig. Gen, Chief Of Ordinances
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
NEWARK ACADEMY.
Prof. Edward D. Porter, Principal
SESSI0NS--1S63.

The buildings and grounds have been placed com
Elete order and filled up with furniture especially
adapted for the comfort and convenience Of studsnH-
Rooms furnished for the older boys in Colleges for
private study, free from the confusion and restraint
school room.
The Course ofInstruction Is thorough and practical
designed to ft young for admission to best Col
ege fer the active duties Of the farm shop count
Ing house.
BY hesbsraty Of the Board of Trustees the Academy
y furnished with Library of 1900 voumes and one Of
the best collections of Chemical Philosophical AppA.
raus In the United States-thus aording facilities
acquiring complete Scientific and Mathematical aiuoA
tion tar superior to most schools in our country
The bert Teachers will be employed, and no lAbo,
spared to the prOper moral mental and physcal
training OF the young entrusted to his care Tarms
moderate. For circulars and Information address
EDWARD d. PORTER
P1 Newark. Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

EYE AND EAR-Prof j. Isaacs, NJ. D.. ocu
list and Auris, formerly of Leyden, HOLLAND, is
permanently located at No. 5ll Pine Street,
Philadelphia, whore persons afflicted with disea,
SEES Of the Eye and Ear will be scientifically
treated and cured if durable. Artificial Eyes
inserted without pain,
N B.--The Medical faculty is invited, as he
has no secrets in his mode of treatment. iu3-ly
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
TnE CONFESSIONS AND ExPERIENCE
In " AL D

N v A J. D.
Published for ile beneht, and as a warning and
CAUTION TO YOUNG MEN
Who suffer from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay Oi
Manhood. etc, supplying at the same time,
THE MEANS OF SELF CURE.
BY one who has cured himself afE being put to great
pense and injury through medical humbnR and quaekey
by enclosing post paid addressed envelope, sin sls
copies may be had OF the author.
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Esq,
2eIY BEDFORD Kings CouluY, N. Y.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

SAVE YOUR Observation-Disclosures the Delaware
Saving Bank is located at the office of William
McCaulley, Esq, No. COG Market street, VIII
mington, Del, and is opened every day to re-
eoiye deposits. All amounts received from one
dollar upwards, and five per cent. interest paid
on the same from the day of deposit
WM. McCAuLLRY, President.
J0HN P Rum. See'v
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Gherihaltu.

HE undersigned hereby offers himself to the voters
il New Castle County candidate for Sheriff. sub
lect to the nomination OF the Unconditional Union Party
He pledges himsefto give the successful an u
divided support. THOMAS NJ. CULBERT.
WILMINGTON, Jan, 9, 1s64-tn.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
HEADQUARTERS.

I HHAU.VUARTERS,
| DIeTRIcr or DELAWARE,
a. wmMNeroN, Mar 10th, 1864 J
No. O.
me attention Of the President and Directors othei
euthorzed agents and representatives Of all Banks In
sssuranee ssee Companies, Rail- Road, Turnpks Ferry and
1anuiaeturng Companies, and all other moniei Carpor
ever and of the Citizens Of the State Of Delaware
(which Is embraced within this District of the Middle
peparmentD is called to General Orders Nos 80 and ss
uAled respectively at Baltimore, Nd 10th day Of April
M an9 me LIST day Of May 1854 and issued by command Of
si'yor zen Low. Wallace, commanding the Middle De-
partment Sth Army Corps
BY COMMAND BRIG. GEN KENLY
JOHN HUIDEKOpER,
,. H. 4 A. d. c.
may Ic-lt A.. A.A.A.G.
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NJ w AhIEhbs
AIIDDLsss DEPARTMENT, srH2AHMr CoRps.
BALTIMORE, Mp, ApTl 26th, 1851

MIDDLssDRPARTMBSr, srH2AHMr CoRps,,
a,,,,n.. - BALTIMORE. Ma, Apr1 26l, 1854
No 30.
MANY citizens Of this Department have gone volun tar
INTO the States in rebellion against the United States
some 70 join the rebel army others to aid and
ne rebellion by their presence and otherwise who have
e property IN real estate slaves sochs OF various de-
serpuon and other securities for money this Depart
sn And many citizens Of the States in rebellion who
n usH participated Ia and encouraged that ysmont have
similar property within this Department. 1t is deemed
important that such property should not be under the
control q such persons and liable to be used in whole
~ part IN the support OF the rebellion and against the
Interests Of the United States II Is Therefore bereby
ordered that the proceeds of all real estate the hire Of ali
ee tue interest on all debts due from persons In this
department. the current interest all private debts
tne Dividends and interest on all Stocks and Bonds
o. hai TOAD Companies Banks, Turnpike Road Compa-
mes Manufacturing Companies and public corporations
howboever declared and payable which are the property
oi the persons above described and within this De-
partmen shall be withheld by the persons authorized
pd whose duty is to pay the same from such PERSONS
neI representatives, agents and attorneys, howsoever
constiiute and that the shall be paid over to Lieut.
COL ALEXANDRA BLHs Quarter Master of this Depart
men, or such other agent the General Commanding
may authorize aud appoint from time to time All DER.
sons having authority such property will be held
Isponite Tor such sums may be paid in violation Of
mission - ~
The hire and the proceeds Of the labor of such slaves
as are In the counties of Maryland in this Department and
belong to the persons above described will in due pro-
portion be se apart and for the use OF such
slaves when they shall have bean freed by the Consttu
uona Law OF Maryland as 1t Is hoped they will be-
BE COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL WALLACE,
SAMUEL o. LAWRENCE
- AssfSidnt Adjutsnt General
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.
WILMINGTON, Nay iOh, 1854.
j. HUIDEKoPER,
L. A. A. A.G.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
SHERIE.FALTY.

1NHE Subscriber offers himself to the voters of New
Il Castle County a candidate for the office of Sheriff
subject to the decision of the Unconditional Union Party
He returns his sincere thanks his friends for the
terng vote given him in 1862 and respectfully soes
their votes at the ensuing nomination election piedgin9
himself to yield ardent support to the successful
nominee. SAMUEL ALLEN
jan. 1b-tn. White Clay Creek Hundred
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Sonr,ual anu sstatea,mam
Tuesday Morning, May "a, 1854.
Jonrnal Rnd Statesman TIme~table.
BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND WILMINGTON,
onrrluLLn norreeled pilh eperN ehanae.

CdretailV corrected t0ith every change.
PpAlNs LEAVE WiLmHGgOs FOR Philadelphia
At 10 N nuies before O'clock, morning.
AZ - o'clock, morning.
AZ "a minuios nf,er II o'clock, noon.
AT o'clock, afternoon.
At15 minutes before o'clock, afternoon.
Al 4 o'clock, afternoon
Al 33 minutes after o'clock, afternoon.
Al so minutes after O'Clock, evening
Al 10 minutes after o O'CLOCK night.
Al II minutes after II o'clock, night.
At so minutes after o'clock evening, Sundays.
Al II minutes after II o'clock, night, Sundays
TRAINS LEAVE PnlLApELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON
At 80 minutes after 4 o'clock in the morning.
At minutes after 8 O'Clock, morning.
AT Is minutes after IL o'clock, morning.
At 80 minutes after l O'Clock, afternoon.
At 80 minutes after O'Clock in the afternoon.
AT 80 minutes after o'clock, afternoon,
At O'Clock, evening
AT so minutes after 10 o'clock at night.
AT II o'clock, night.
At 80 minutes after O'Clock, morning, Sundays.
At 80 minutes aftar 10 o'clock, night, Sundays.
At II O'Clock, night, Sundays.
STEAMBOAT ARIEL foR PHILADELPHIA,
At6 30oclOck IN the morning from King st.wharf
FoK WlLMINoToN,
At $50 O'Clock in the afternoon, Chestnut st
whar.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

If you wanta Refrigerator, call at 604 Mar.
ket street and take look at the North Pole, it
IS good article, and we are closing out at old
prices. FERRIS & GARRRTs.
NAV 10 IT,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
PROPOSALS
/. HUIDEKOPER,
u. q A. A. a. G..


FOR RATIoNs AND FUEL FOR FIVE FATHoM BANK
AND CROSS LEDGE LIGHT VESSELS.
CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, SUPERINTENDENT OF LIaHrs,
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE May 10, 1861.
lEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office
- until IL o'clock M Wednesday, the 18th day of
June 1854 for furnishing and delivering RAtions
Fuel for the Ave Fathom Bank and Cross Ledge Light
Vessels In the Fourth Light House District and for any
relief light vessel and light house tender that may be
called for, for year from the LIST day OF July 1864
to the 3Oth Of june 1885, inclusive. The raons to be
good and approved quality to be delivered alongside
the light house tender other vessels provided for the
purpose, at Wilmington Del. in good and sufficient
packages barrels boxes and cases. and in good order
to the United States agreeaby to specifications aud @
bes attached thereto, which will form part the
tract copies OF which may be had by applying at this
office.
All bids must be sealed and endorsed Proposal for
Raous and Fuel for Light vessels and then placed in
another envelope and left at directed to this office
prepaid If sent by mail By order OF the Light House
Board, T. NJ RODNEY
may lI-tt knnaEinlanlanL of linhla
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24

PHOTOGRAPHIC uALLERY.-N1essrs LARKIN 3
Co., formerly of this city, having recently en-
larged and improved their hitherto extensive
PORTRAIT AND PHoToaRAPuIo Picture Gallery
al the CoRNER OF EIGnTH AND ARoH STREETS,
PHILADELPHIA, are now prepared to take all
kinds of Photographic Pictures, plain or colored,
in the highest style of the art, at the lowest pos
sible prices. aged aud young are alike taken in
all weather and in any light, by means of the
additional facilities Mt this establishment. The
new entrance on Arch Street is a great conve-
nience to ladies', all of whom are invited to call
when in Philadelphia, and see the numerous
besutitnl art specimens which adorn the gallery.
ap24-1y
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Simms, Cholera svrnn.

For the rapid of Diarrh@a Dysentery Cramps Collie
CholeramorbuF, Weakness of the Bowels Chronic Dlar
rhoea and diseases Of the Bowels as frequent ooseness
Cholera lnantum and summer diseases OF children.
SO wide is the field Of usefulness Of this remedy and
numerous the Of its cures that nearly eyerv
part OF the country abound In persons publicly known
who have been restored from alarming even desper
ate diseases AS Dsarrhoea, &C. When once tried its SUI
perory over all other preparations Of Its kind is to apt
to escape observations and when It's virtues are known the
public no longer hesitate what remedy employ for the
distressing and dangerous complaints incident to the
warm and sulty seasons while many inferior remedleg
offered tie community have failed and been discarded
Ths preparation gained friends and every
trial only estimates 1t higher in the of the
and unfortunate everywhere IL has never failed in sin.
gle case Of army piarrioea, II cured soldier in Lexng-
ton Kentucky who had been discharged one
bottle performed this cure II was given to him by Mr.
Phillips of Brandywine Hundred. II the administration
would use such article this instead Of opium pillp
there would be able bodied soldiers in the field than
there nowis II contains opium at Price 70 cents
Per bottle sold BY dealers generally Prepared only by
Dr. j SlMMs SON, Ply sicans and Chemists 4th and
King Streets Wilmington Del. Sold by D. r. Burton and
Cowgill Son, Dover, and dealers generally. sep
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Agents I

ooK to your interesisl Call aud examine something
III urgently peeded by every person; or ten samples sent
FREE by mall for Twenty Cents, that retais for Two
Dollars. BY r. L. WoLCoTT, No. 40 CHATHAM SQUARE.
NEW YORK. dec 221yW
7 ANDRETH's new crop Garden Seeds Peas Beans
,3eet Asparagus, EggPlRnt Pepper, Lettuce CABBAGE
spna III Celery Cucumber, Onion Radish Sc for eaTly
sowing at G. CHANDLER SON,
GIL Market Street
Landreths Garden Amanacs for Eratutous distribution
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Sherihaltv.

THE undersigned offers himself candidate for the
nomination Of the Union Party of New Castle County
for Sheriff Having had two years experience under Levi
B. Moore and feeling himself competent discharge the
duties thereof respectfully soics the support Of the
Union voters, At the time he pledges hmsel tc
give the nominee his cordial support.
ALBERT t. HALL.
CaetIaH Ian .tf
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
sHEnIEEAIrK

flNHE undersigned offers himself candidate for the
Il domination of the Union party Of New Castle
ty, for the office Of Sheriff. and respectfully solics the
support of his fsllowcitizens. AT the same time ha
pledges himself to abide the nomination aud give the
nominee cordial support. -
jan. 15tn. GEO, S. HAGANY.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
wistar's Balsam of wild Cherry

So general has the use of this rem edy become
and sOpopular is it everywhere, that it is un-
necessary to recount its virtues. It's works
speak for it, and find utterance in the abundant
and voluntary testimony of the many who from
long suffering and settled disease have by its use
been restored to pristine vigor aud health. We
can present mass Of evidence 10 proof of our
assertions, that
CANNOT BE DIsCREDITED.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
COMMERCIAL RHOoRn.
WILMINGTON MARKET.
Corrected by @. Chandler Son.
pELAwARE pEpARTMENT.

The Committee on Fine Arts solicit for exhibition
sale the Great Central Fair, Paintings, Pieures Lh
ogrAphs Engrdvings Designs Photographs and other
tees properly belonging this department They give
every assurance that Of art loaned for exhibition
will be carefully taken of aud returned in good order
their paintings &C., at the disposal Of the Committee will
seud Ia the Chairman notification of the iact stating
the name the and the and size Of the ar
tce offered and also whether is for exhibition or SALE
The Conn ittee will make every arrangement for the
safe transportation Of such articles without cost to the
owner
1t is especially desired that every artist living in this
State. whether professional amauer, should be repre-
scented by some work his her production II ia
known that there many persons OF taste and skill
whose laDors would do honor to the State. They are
earnestly requested to contribute
Any further information will be eheeriuly given by
II UAunuAN UIcs nbairuau
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
REMOVAL.
BOOT AND SHOE STORE.

The undersigned respectfully Informs his friends
and the public generally that he las removed his fash
onabe Boot and Shoe store from the southeast corner
Of Sixth and Spruce ss to the Hchool-house building
of Sixth and King ss where he intends keeping
constantly hand excellent assortment of we'll
made zenemen ladies and ehildrens boots and shoes
for sale cheap for cash
Particular attention paid to customer work
Repairing done with neainess and dispatch.
JACOB KATEs
Wilmington, March 25th, 1854. apl6 3m.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
DR.. Cheeseman's Pills
Now for the Rush to Cheap Johns
Another New List of Prices.

Boots and Shoes so per cent less thap any
other store in Delaware
Dry Goods 10 per cent less than any other
store in Wilmington.
Crockery ware 20 to 80 per cent less than any
other store in this city.
Notions Of all kinds from 18 to % per cent
less than any other person dare attempt to sell.
Spool Cotton, Cloaking Cloths, Flanhels, Pant
Slufs, Undershirts and Drawers, Window Cur
taius, Coal Oil Lamps, Glassware, Knives and
Forks, Pocket Books, Brushes of all kinds from
10 to 20 per cent less than any other store in
the United States. Open from a. M, to 8 p.
IN. No. 506 Market Street, Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Election.

BANK OF DELAWARE,
WiLMRGToa, May 81 1861
Stockholders in this Institution h,reby nohAd hat
election for the choice of Directors for the
ensuing year, will be held at their Banking House.
Wednesday the FIRST day Of June next between the ho
Of two aud five o'clock p. NJ
By order, s. FLOYD, Cashier.
maveAt
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
wilmington. May II, lSe4.-tf
SheriffaIf

TO The Unconditional Union Voters Of Nele Cattle
County:
nHE undersigned offers himself a candidate for the
nomination OF the Union voters the Office She rf
and respectfully socis the support Of voters
the time pledges himself to support the nominee Of
the party. WILLIAM JONES.
Red Lion Hundred Jan. ii, 1864. jan l5.tn
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
Mo Pain attends their operation
slMMS' VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS

They operate without gripng siekenine Weakening or
leaving the bowels eosve and there disease Of the
liver that these Pills will not If medicine will reach
az Al so specifically ia their operation the Liver
that they have long since received the merit Of Inc est
Headache - ~
Tha Rev. W. C. Robinson of the Philadelpbia NJ. H..
Conference, speaks Of them the best Pills he has ever
used besides many others might refer TOT elegantly
sugar coated p cents box, five boxes for al Prepar
cd only by slMMs son, Physicians and Chemists 4th
and Ring Streets, Wilmington Del.
Sold by d. y. Burton, Cowgirl Son. Dsyer; Hammers.
ey Fouk, Milford Simpson, Camden; dealers and rors
10
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18th DIVIDEND

OF TIE DELAWARE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
MAY 7, 1864.
The Dir cors Of said Company have this day declared
divldent Of Five per cent for the last six monhs pay
able to the Stockholders their legal representatives
and after the 2th inst at their olee No III Market St.
Wilmington Del. JOHN MoLEAR Sec'y
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SCOTT i& STE WART,
AUCTIoNEERS,
No. 622 Chestnut st., Phila.

~eN' SeSS OAVobAub Ab', AAA0s
FINE ARTS.
WE would advise our numerous readers that th.
w largest sale Of
Oil Paintings,
Which has ever Been held In the United States will
take place at Messrs. SCOTT STEWARDS GALLERY
No. 90 Chestnut st., Phila ladelpha, commencing on
Tuesday Evening, May "a, 1854,
The sale 70 continue every evening during the week,
and until all are disposal Of
rms sale eompriGes over
800 Pictures,
From the United Artists Gallery Among them will be
found many o. the choicest works that have been
offered at public sale
Those whO desire Adorn their walls with works Of
real artistic merit will find this opportunity that
may never again occur.
The Paintings will be sold with the frames which are
OF the latest hty les and warranted pure gold leaf
Paintings will be open for examination with deacrip.
uHs catalogues on Saturday, 2lst inst.
may II lw
Dry Hickory Wood.
JUST received a lot of PRIME SEASONED HICKORY.
U For sale by GEO. W. BUSH,
April IA, 1ssi-apI6 s''''' " ''''''
Dry Goods and Trimming Store.
The subscriber would respectfully inform her friends
and the public Generally that she has taken the store
formerly occupied by d. IRVING,
No. 800 East Seventh Street,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE,
Where he Intends keeping constantly on hand splendid
MINGs. ~
Also. READY.MADE SHIRTS which will be disposed
81 at as low prices as at any other establishment In the
She viii give particular attention to DRESS MAKING
IN al its branches, and the making OF CHILDRENs
CLOTHING She invites the ladies to give her cali as
she nstters herself she give entire saiisiaction
aPo-om. MRS. NJ. A. PYLE.
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Dividend,


The ARTISANS SAVING BANK,
wilmington, April 49, 1854
The Managers have this day decided dividend at the
rate Of six per cent per annum celr Of Government tax
payable to the depostors demand Dividends not drawn
bear interest from1A l.
JOHN p MoLEAR, Treasurer.
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Dividend.

Dividend.
BANK OF sMYRsA }
May 5, 1854.
The Stockholders of this institution are hereby mott
fed that II dividend of eight per cent and extra
dividend of dollar per share clear of all taxes have
this day ben declared out Of the profits the last six
months payable to the stockholders their legal repre-
sentatives on demand.
By order,
ma 104t. W. M. BELL, Cashier.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-05-24
The Universal Clothes wringer.

sELF-ADJusTING AND ADJUSTABLE.
1T Time, Labor, Clothes Money It is the hest
L aud only RELIABLE WRINGgR before the people,
1t is the most durable Machine made, and e1mbines
more Strength Of Frame, Capacity for Pressure, am
Power Of Action, than any Of the soeaed cheap wrY
ers in the market. The best Is always the chespesl/
is the only Wringer with the
PATENT C0G-WHEEL REGUL AroR /uot
For turning both rolls together. The RollS s,,
twist on the Shaft fkNsh'
Furnished 10 Families Trial FREE oRO.,
For Sale by WIN. II. BILLANyet sts.,
5. E. Cor. Second and .hgton, Del.
anr a2-2m Mz-s-------
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FOR SALE.

It OIl BflLlTi'
AFARM IN CHRIsIIANA HUNDRED, of
{9s.ssM 147 acres This farm is well located in a
lssssN4 good neighborbood. Well adapted t o grain
ssss % and grazing. Buildings, Stone House and
G.=AsaA Barn, with all the neecesssry outbuidngs.
Within less than miles Of the Philadelphia Wilmi1g
ton and Baltimore Railroad. Terms-One- half OF the
purchase money may remain secured on the farm
TWO STORY HOUSES, IN KING STREET, Be
tween 9Th and 7th srests with parlo Setting and Din
ing Rooms and Kitchen, to Chambers, Bath Room
with rot and cold water in each good location.
have also several SMALL HOUSES in Church St, and
good LOT on Fifth and Jackson Streets, l06 feet
Fifth, and over 100 feet on Jackson St.
M. Ii. OUHHELTREE,
Real Estate Agent,
6l6 KING STREET