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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-07-21
Fire Assurance.

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We take the following from the
Religious Telescope, published at
Dsytou, Ohio:
We take pleasure in inviting attcn-
ton to the advertisement of the Fire
mems Insuranc Company, in another
column of this paper. This Compa-
ny, in point of solldity, IS second to
none in our city or in the State. The
stockholders are of our wcalthiest
men, and afford an ample guarantee
to the assured that all losses will he
adjusted and promptly
paid. Among the officers of the
company will be found the name of
Mr.. J. b. King, as Secretary, who
was connected with this Office for
over seven years, and is well known
to the readers of the Telescope
We learn that lie is now visiting the
different counties in the State of Ohio,
for the purpose of advancing the in
tcrests Of the company, and we most
recommend him to our pat.
rons throughout the State as worthy
their confidence, representing as he
docs one of the best insurance com.
panies in the country. Capital and
$225 900 90. Office, corner
of Third and Jefferson streets, Day
ton, O.
j. B. Rothchlld, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Agent for this Company for
Hancock county. Call at the Post
Office for particulars.
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New Church.

The Methodist Episcopal Church,
of this town, are agitating the ques-
tion of building new church ediGcc
next Spring. the new building will
iace on Sandusky street, and the in
tention is to make something fine OF
it. The CONGREGATION is sufficiently
wealthy to afford first class church
and wa, hope they will doit,A
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Coming.

Still the soldier boys come. Tues
day evening the Branch train brought
in a score or so of the Doth, which
regiment is paid Off and mustered out.
The gallant boys looked well and
hearty. The balance of the two
Companies will he home soon. A
warm welcome to the soldiers OF the
Republic.
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Injustice Corrected.


Lieutenant Goode, Of the 5Tth, was
some time since, reported "dishon
orably dismissed" for absence with.
out leave. The following explains
the matter:
Mr. W. X. Goode, late 2d Lieut..
I5Tth Ohio Volunteers. Findlay, O.
SlR:-I have respectfully to return
you herewith, your muster out roll
and am instructed to inform you that
the Military Commission, to which
certain charges against you were re
fcrrcd for investigation, have found
that you were honorably discharged,
November 10th, 1864, and that tho
charge of absence without leave, was
made under misapprehcnsion OF
facts.
THos. NJ. VINCENT,
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Going Up.

We notice with pleasure that ten
or dozen snug tenement houses are
being erected in various parts of the
town. We would chronicle the COM
mencement of fifty with more pleas
ure for that number is sadly needed.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-07-21

Corruption wins not mono than honesty.
still in thy right hand carry gentle poaco,
To silence onvous tong guns."
Use the liquid Catarrh Remedy dis
covered by DR.. ID. II. Seelye, aud
judge for yourself of its merits. A
single bottle often cures always re-
licVes.
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Land for Sale.

We call attention to the advertise
ment of land for sale in another col
umn. Persons wishing to invest in
Western property will DO well TO call
and inquire for information. The
lands are held by responsible parties.
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Fresh Oysters,
At L. Il. GREEN'S, on Friday, July
2lst, and every week thereafter.
Married,

On the l1th inst, at the residence
of the brides father, in Madison tip,
Hancock CO., by j. w. Williams, Esq.
Mr.. John +. wilkins, Goth Ind. V. l.,
and Miss Minerva a. Blough.
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Any one that has not yet reported their in
come tax, will please do so ut once, to tic
Assistant Assessor for this Division. Any ono
knowing OF others whose names do hot ap
pear in the above List and who are liabl; to
pay income tax, will please report the same
10 D. d. Beardsley, Assistant Assessor, I'd
Division, 9th District, Ohio.
GEORGE W. BERRY,
Assessor 9TH Dist, Ohio.
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Died,
On Thursday, the 18th inst, Of
Typhoid Fever, Priscilla Price, aged
10 years, Z months and 10 days.

What Is lifoi 4 ilootIng vapor,
Blnishcd by the morning light,
Or the glmmer OF a taper
Dlmly fading on the sight.
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The following named persons paid, In I'D di-
tion to the amounts above reported, direct TO
The U. S. Treasury Department, the sums sot
opposite their names, asa tax upon BdnS
Dividends
Brown Henry 50Siles G ii 90
CarIin Parlee $50 I3Jurs Paul Z so
Carln Squire Is 90 jeardsloy d b IL 35
Jouaa 1sO uni
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CINCINNATI MARK IaTS

BEANS-Dull. So W for Primo White.
BUTTER-2tGl?G.
CORN --7G6G7Jc
EGGS-al7G0l9cJ3 dpzon.
hRUlr--Dried Apples, 53so u pound -
FEATHER '-Prlme, 1.-Two geese, $4,000
FLOUH-EXtra,ii lj. Fancy Brands, 81 rs
HoGS-Flrn, At - 5J6Gl0 90, gross.
sEED-Clovor, sli 50, Timothy, 80 IS.
WHEAT-prime Red, 20 0O4t 80
WOoL-3OGgjOc.
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MARKETS.
Commercial.

NORFOLK, NoU. 20, 1865.
Cotton continues in good demand, with little on
the market. Wequote from last sales at 43@4s
as to quality.
Corn.-We note the arrival of several cargoes,
principally old we observed one lot of new white,
however, which was quite dry and of fair quality.
We quote from sales Of old yellow yesterday at
zoe.
0ats.--The local market appears well supplied,
consequently the demand is not very active. The
market shows slight decline, and we quote at S5
case, with but one or two cargOes on the mar
ket.
nomnslly $l@$l rs.
ShingLes-We quote from sales yesterday, IL
in bunch, at Sl2 so.
Peas.-But small lot on the market-nominal.
Whedt.-There is very little coming forward.
The demand continues good at former figures.
Flour.-Market well supplied, but operations
confined to local trade. We note no change since
last figures.
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APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHT HoUsEs.-In 1860
the following appropriations were made:
FRGINIA.-Fitty thousand dollars for the con-
strpction of first class Light House at Assa-
league.
Five hundred dollars for buying the South
Branch of the Elizabeth river, between here
and the lock of the Albermare and Chesapeake
canal.
Ten thousand dollars for the completion of the
tower and Keepers dwelling at Cape Charles.
NORTH CARoLINA.-Five thousand dollars for
re-establishing the Beacon Island Light House,
and for constructing in connection Herewith a
beacon light to form range for running the De-
racoke Inlet.
Five thousand dollars for beacon light at a
suitable point at or near Cape Hatteras
Forty thousand dollars for a new Light House
at the mouth of Cape Fear river.
One thousand dollars for buoying Beaufort har-
Dor and Bogae Sound.
Ten thousand dollars for the erection of suitable
lights at the mouth OF North river, Tend of the
Albeparle and Chesapeake canal and at the
entrbnce Of North river in Curritack Sound.
Can any one inform US of how much has been
done toward the ends for which these appropria-
tions We're made2 We shall be thankful for any
information on the subject that any one may
furnish.
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OBsEoUIEs.-The friends of the. late Captain
w. Carter Williams, are requested to assemble at
Christ Church this morning at IL o'clock, to ac-
company his remains to the cemetary. The mem
beers of the United, and officers and members of
the late 9Th Virginia Regiment, especially in
yited to attend.
Captain Williams fell mortally wounded in the
front Of battle, while leading his men to charge
at Charlottesville; he was removed to Guinea
Station, where he died, and his remains were
temporarily committed to the earth Now they
have been exhumed, brought to this city, and
will be consigned to their last resting place to-
day. He was an active and energetic merchant
in this city prior to the war, was possessed of
much public spirit, had been prominent mem
Der and officer of the United Fire Company, and
was universally beloved and respected by all who
knew him.
"Wh this, or on it'' said the Spartan Mother,
as she handed her son his shield. Alas how
many of our gallant young men have returned on
their uhield And yet the list is not complete,
the sad record has not been finished, the remains of
more of those gallant spirits are yet to be gath
cred in" Some of the most promising young men of
this city have fallen in the late struggle, and
many of them have been re-intered in this place.
but there are more to come, and it is the duty of
Norfolk to see that they do come.
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pupsENrATIoN.--The spacious and handsomely
s.Inished saloons of the steamer Thos. Kelso were
Iul.;deraby enlivened Tuesday afternoon by an in
cot;n0 little episode which reflected much credit
tei e0 ali concerned A number of the personal
S oPpItimore friends of Captain George W. Russell
n1aa.armined that he should begin his his
ues sbip with good omen, and accordingly a
,na0nifcent silver service was gotten up and for
lily presented, above stated, on Tuesday at
l mao by William p Preston, Esq, on behalf
of The DONORS and received by Joseph j. Stewart,
~ e. on the part of the worthy captain.
ne service consists of silver salver, silver pitch
~ fonr silver goblets, set ofmagnifcent cut glass
Sanonters on a silver stand, and a massive silver
.~nmnet On the goblets are the initials G. w.
r and the date on the pitcher the following in
scription:
ri. friends who desire to acknowledge his private
worth and public services. November, 1865"
The saver bears the following inscription
Presented by the friends of Captain George
" Russell, of the steamer Thomas Kelso, whose
deportment as gentleman and efficiency as an
oaicer, have for more than quarter of century
contributed to the prosperity of the city of Bati-
more. November, 1865"
The trumpet and the liquor stand bear suitable
inscriptions, and the whole service is OF the most
beautiful and costly style.
After the presentation was over the company
adjourned to the dining saloon, where a sumptu-
ous repast awaited them and where amid the
flashing of wit and the fea de joie of corks, the
aftsrnoon was spent in the most pleasant manner.
A short while prior to the departure of the
steamer for this port, the company arose from the
,hanouet. and after hearty Congratulations and
kindly expressions, returned to their homes in the
monumental city, while the gallant captain turned
the PROV of his steamer toward Norfolk.
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The ATLANTIC HoTEL.-No house in this city
presents a more handsome appearance than the
Atlantic Hotel; the design is beautiful, and the
execution all that could be desired. But il is not
81 the exterior we designed to speak; while that
is all that could be desired, still the inside presents
more attractions. Mr.. Newton, the worthy pro-
prietor, has spent lifetime in the hotel business
and beyond all others whom we know, knows
bow to keep Hotel - and he does keep one too,
as thousands of travellers can testify His table is
supplied as other table outside of Norfolk could
De supplied; his rooms are neat and clean his
servants attentive and his clerks obliging'; and
all this we know from personal knowledge. We
desire all our readers to glance over his adver-
hsement in another. column.
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THROWING LIGHr ON DARK Subjective
have recorded many verdicts, but the following,
rendered by colored jury, beats 'em all:
owe, the undersigned, being korner's juary
and gone afore us, hab been sittin' on de said
niger aforesaid, and he did on de night OBJ de
fusteenth of November come to def by faln' from
de bridge ober de riber in de said riber, whar we
find he was subsequently drown, and afterwards
washed on de riber side, whar we s'pose he was
froZe to def
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New Advertisements.

The following new advertisements appear in this
mornings paper, to which we invite the attention
of our readers
Cheese advertised by James E. Jones.
Tipe.-James E. Jones offers lot of splendid
soused tripe.
Bucksts.-James E. Jones advertisea all kinds.
Jones.
Atlantic Hotel.-Mr. A. G.. Newton gives no.
tice that the ''Atlantic" has been thoroughly
renovated, and that the Billiard Saloon has been
handsomely refurnished
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WATCHES, JEwELRy, FANCY


The subscriber would respectfully inform his
friends, strangers visiting the city, and the pub
lie generally, that he has just returned from the
principal Northern cities with lots of new, beaut-
full, and useful articles, suitable for bridal, hoi
day, and other gifts, such as
Fine Gold and Silver Watches
Chains, Seals, Keys, Bracelets,
Engagement, Wedding, and other Finger Rings
Solid Silver Spoons, Forks, and Fancy Pieces
Of Solid Silver,
Fine 1nlad Writing Desks and Work Boxes,
Ladies' Companions, Albums,
Shaving Cases, Razors, Knives,
Eight-Day and Thirty-Hour Clocks,
Plated Ware, and many other articles too te-
dous to mentions all of which are offered for
sale at the LOWEST NORTHERN RETAIL
PRICES, and warranted.
Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired
promptly, skillfully, at moderate charges, and
warranted.
c. F. GREENWOOD,
q Maih Street, Head of Market Square.
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ELEvArTNe,-T wind played mischief with
the fences, shutters and signs yesterday evening.
One shutter, which had been removed from its
rusty hooks by the wind, fell within few inches
of our head, and, if it did not brighten us, re-
minded us very forcby of the shells that we had
heard crushing through the trees and ploughing
up the fields in times gone by. This morning will
develop numerous Frustrated fences, signs, shut
tiers and perhaps chimneys.
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MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE Ex-
CHANGE BANK.-There was general meeting of
the Stockholders of the Exchange (mother) Bank
of Virginia, in this city, yesterday.
After preamble setting forth the condition of
the Bank, resolution passed to the effect
that application for assistance be made to the
State Legislature to enable the bank to settle all
its affairs in the.proper manner. This, under the
circumstances, was probably the best
which could have been pursued
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VIEW l-Y esterday was one of the days we
read of-in the account of the flood-and of all
The days that we. have seen lately, would have
when the ark was about being loaded ssIn point
p iact," as Micawber says, it was just such
weather as old Mr., Noah experienced when he
tOok the helm and steered for Ararat. The food
gates were opened, and, it didn't rain, but it
poured. 1t was one of those days which knocks
!ne local department of paper into ''pi' because
Nstops all outdoor operations. If, then, this de-
Paftment of the paper should lack interest to-day,
lei the clerk of the weather be blamed.
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nov9-ln
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE

As Administrator of the Estate of A. B. Ur-
quhart, deceased, l will proceed to sell, at his
Plantation, in the County of Southampton, known
as the "ASSAMOOSICK" PLACE, on Wed
nesday, the 18th December, che following Per-
sonal Property, to-wit: Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Work Oxen, Fat Hogs, Stock Hogs, Plantation
Implements, Corn, Fodder, &C., &C.
And on Tuesday, the 10th of December I will
sell, at Oak Grove" the former residence of the
deceased, in said county, the Household and
Kitchen Furniture, one Carriage, one Buggy,
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Plantation Imple-
ments, Corn, Fodder, &C., &c.
If the sale should not be completed on the da5
above named, it will be continued on Wednesday,
the goth of December. Terms made known on
the day of sale. j. B. URQUHART,
novl0-tds Admir- of A. B. Urquhart, decd
Gg> Petersburg Index copy and send account
to this Office.
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MARRIED,

Church, in the ctv e Of fl Richmond ." by the Rev
Charles Minnigerode, Mr.. RICHARD C. MARSHALL,
of Fauquier county, Va, to Miss KATE WILSON,
daughter of Samuel Nj. Wilson, Esq, of Norfolk
county, Va.
In Chesterfield county, by the Rev. c. j. Glib
son, GERoME B. TUssrALL, Of Granville county,
n. c., to MARY M, second daughter of William
Britton, ESQ.,, of said county.
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H., eHANp CoNcERT.-Active preparations are be-
i IN made for grand concert which is to come of
o0n rortsmouth; this Thursday evening As this
rOneert has been gotten up for the benefit of the
II. We urge upon the citizens of Portsmouth
"a. me Importance Of turning out largely. This is
I as nrst move of the kind this season. and the
m u'es and gentlemen connected with it deserve
to I credit for their philanthropy. 1t bids fair
o " grand affair, and aside from the important
ths sc. INV view, is well worthy of the support OF
il good people of our sister city. The concert
10 come off at Oxford Hall, and closes with d
grand Tablsaa K;yamt. $50 . ",s
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A RUMoR was floating around last evening, to
the effect that the Bay Line steamers had not left
for Baltimore This was not correct they did
leave, but whether they went farther than Old
Point is more than we can say. There was a very
heavy storm prevailing about the time they left,
up at Old Point However, one thing is very
sure, they in the hands of experienced men,
who know well what to do, and will run no unne-
cessary risks.
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FREEDMAN's CoURT, Nov. 29th.-Sarah Fairy,
colored, charged with stealing. The case was not
sustained, and Sarah was dismissed.
VIM. Smith, eolored, charged with stealing,
denied the soft impeachment, but an examination
satisfied the Court that he was, at least, not as
Caesar would have had his wife, above suspicion.
He was fined five dollars and costs
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ARRIVALS.

ATLANTIC HOTEL--N oRFoLK, Va, Nov. 20.
II. H, Snow, A. B Hill, w. H. Carstaphen, H.
D. Robinson, W. r. Williams, North Carolina ;
]. H. Skinner j. B. Robertson, c.. B. Ammons,
r. P. Burton, NJ R. Harold, Jr. H. II. Curry,
DR.. W. R. Vaughn, G Taylor, A. V. Rowe, r.
s. Hurbert, J.. S. Bone, W. S. Lancaster, Vir-
ginia; c. Sloan, j. A. Noble, l.. Dunan, Jn, W.
Boyer. Baltimore; J. K. Calwell, W. l.. Savage,
Philadelphia W.Allen, Steamer Maria; R. ID.
Fox, National Express.
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q INTERESTING TO THE BUTCHERS p. Clinton,
captain and C. S. v. at Richmond, has five hun
ufed head of beef cattle to be sold on account of
". government, and invites proposals, for TWEEN
y-hve or more, until Monday, nth December.
PROPOSALS to state price per pound, gross weight,
S tne parties are willing topay and the number Of
mined in the usual manner Of averaging the
weight of beef cattle. This may or may not be
agood chance to replenish, and we call the atten-
NON OF our butchers to the latter that they may
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w Indebtedness, issued by the State OF
Virginia, under and by virtvs of the Act of AS
semby, bearing date 29th March, 1888, and stand
ing upon the Auditors Books in the name and as
the property of Mary C. Binford, for $1,000, and
numbered 40; another issued under the Act OF
the General Assembly of Virginia, of the 25th
March, 1912, and standing said Books, in the
name and as the property of the said Mary G.
Binford, for $1,000, and numbered 53S; and a
third issued under the Act of 29th March, 1888,
and standing ON said Auditors Books, in the
name and as the property of Anna A. Binford, for
$2OOO and numbered 400. And, whereas, the
said Bonds or Certificates of Indebtedness were
lost, mislaid, stolen, or destroyed, at some time
during the occupancy of the City of Portsmouth
by the Military forces of the United States, to
wit: since 10th May, 1852; Notice is, therefore,
hereby given to all concerned, that application
will be made to the Auditor of Public Accounts
for the said State, in the City of Richmond, for
renewal of the said Bonds or Certificates, in &C
cordance with the provisions of Law in such cases
made and provided.
MARY C. BINFORD,
ne.,. ARCHIE B. GWATHMEY,
husband of
ANNA A. BINFORD.
sspls-law-3m
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err a.sssaARLa AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL.-Steam-
can vessels of not over eghteenfee beam
to.aap pass the tide lock of this Canal, until noon
wesa After that time it will be closed for a
u two, to enable the Engineer to have some
In ,hs repairs made to the bottom of the lock.
the IT,. Meantime, all freight that may arrive at
eOpstu eA VIII be passed around it on railroad,
10 hi. acted for the purpose, and then forwarded
for bs CITY on vessels kept this side of the lock
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LEGAL NOTICES.
A II A QUARTERLY TERM Of tho
IN Court of the Corporation of the City of

Alta QUARTERLY TERM Of tho
N Court of the Corporation of the City of
Norfolk, continued and held on the 26th day Of
October 1867
A report of the accounts of John NJ Southgate,
Executor of John Southgate, deceased, having
been duly returned to this Court by William A.
Shank, one of the Commissioners of this Court,
and more than two years having elapsed since the
qualification of said Executor, and the said Exc
cutor having made affidavit that all the debts and
demands against the Estate of the said John
Southgate, deceased, have been paid so far as is
known, with the exception of enc Legacy to the
amount of five hundred dollars, to J. Southgate
Lennon, which amount he retains on his bond,
subject to call, by consent of residuary lega-
tees. On motion Of John Southgate, one of the
residuary legatees of said testator it is ordered
that the creditors of the said John Southgate,
deceased if any there be, do appear on the 26th
day of December next, being the second day of
the December term of this Court and show cause
against the payment and delivery of the Estate
of the said testator to his legatees, and that a
copy of this order shall be published once a week
for four weeks wee in the Norfolk Day Book, news
paper published in the City of Norfolk, and post
ed at the door of the Court House of this City,
on the first day of two successive terms of this
Court.
OOp' ~ HENRY M. BowDEN, c. c.
nov9-Th4w
NIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the
Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court OF the
City of Norfolk on the sth day of November,
1865:
Ann Swift Plaintiff,
against In debt and attachment,
Frederick Vincent, Defendant.
In this suit the object of which is to recover
of the defendant the sum of One Hundred and
Fourteen Dollars and Forty Eight Cents, with in
terest thereon from the 14th day of June, 1858,
till paid, and the costs, The plaintiff having
filed his declaration, and the defendant not hav
ing been served'wth the summons in this suit, or
with the attachment thereon. Aud it appearing,
by affidavit filed, that the defendant is not resi-
dent of this State, it is ordered that the said Fred
erick Vincent do appear here within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is ne
eessary to protect his interest and that copy OF
this order lie published once week for four sue
cessive weeks, in the Day Book, newspaper pub
lished in-the City of Norfolk, and posted at the
front door of the Court House on the first day of
the next Corporation Court of the said City.
A copy-Teste
HENRY NJ. BOWDEN, C. C.