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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

THG OLDEST CRY IN THE WoRLp.---Dnmas-
Gus is the oldest city in the world; Tyre and
Sidon have crunbled on the shore; Palmyra
lies buried in the sands of the desert; Baslbec
ID ia ruin; Niaeveh and Babylon have disap-
poured from the shores of the Tigris and HI
phrltaa-. Damascus rssoainS wliat II was be
lore the days of Anraham---e centre of trade
.1ud uavei IN island OF yerdure IN H. desert, a
"nicarstiuatcd capital" with martial aud sR-
cred gFsocatious extending beyond thirty cen
tuTies.
/. was near Damascus that Saul Of Tafsus
saw the light from heaven, "above the bright
ness Cf the suu;" the street which is called
Strait, in which il is said ho "prayeth' still
| runs through tho city, the caravan cnmes aud
| goes as II Gid one thousand years agoi there
| is the eheik the ass and the water-wheel; tht
merchants of the Euphrates and the Mediter'
rhncnu s,ll occnpy these with the "multitudt
of tacr waters" The city which Nahome
surveyed IRON n neghborng height, and wH'
| afraid 10 eiIer, "hecnuse it is given TO man tc
| have but one paradise, and, Tor his part, ht
! was resolved not to have IL IN this world, Is
to this day what Julian called the "hve of the
Fast ns it wss IN the time OF Isaiah ''the
Head of Syria"
F,on plmuEcss, came onr damson, our blus
! plUms Rld tue delicious apricot ut Portugal,
| called dnmaScu; hHmnsk our beautiful fabric
cotton md filk with vines and flowers raised
upon a smoat, bright ground; damask rose
| introduced into Eny laul IN The time oi Henry
| VII; the Damascus blade, 80 ta,ous the world
over tor its keen edge and remarkable elasii
city, tho secret OF the manufacture OF which
uss lost when TauIeTiane carried off the ar.
lists into Persia and that beautiful art OF in-
laying wood and steel with silver and gold
kind of mosaic engraving and sculpture
| united, called damas keening, with whicl
boxes, and bureaus, and swords and guns ART
ornamented.
the streams lrola Lebanon, tue rivers OF Da-
| uiascus," tho s'riyers OF gold, still mnrniu
and sparkle in thr wilderness oi "5yral Oar
! .
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19


A rich and handsome young widow lately
asked gallant officer on half pay at what in
surance office he would advise her to insure
her house.
In either the Union or Hand in Hand Office,
replied he, Significantly.
"ls the office near :" she asked.
"Very near madam cover it with my
hand - placing his hand on his breast.
The widow WAS not iusensible to his wit or
merit, and speedily got insured at hymens
Union Office.
-SS If you make perfor alton through
volume of Shakespeare, why is that mathe-
matical sbsurdity Because the part is greater
than the whole.
sss- When that load of Massachusetts wo'
men reaches Oregon, it is proposed to founu
city and call it she cargo,
MY An Irishman protests against inc the
,argiop of suffrage 10 Ireland. ne sAya
moor country has suffered TOO nae"
' s~-ru f;rest Britain the letter Is u,amA
,- a~ o,se. from 'ome, from 'oPe' from 'A'N-'
;rt" hexile hanguish, and hahhie9'
= .ea soorins may be beregarded as Unpopular
0 st,A- skt,Ar-,,,sir. il is usually bass so'''
u,u, ,ong did Gain hate his brotherf
-, ss he was Abel
h.,r sboald be taught to dance,
~ Ever! ,'e of brnin with out hops1
,rhe, Is echo like visiting acquaint-
s-sa' wben she returns your call.
,w-People who travel into eannibal eosu-
- are apt to be turned into Indian meal.
.,ss- How was it that Noah did not emerge
6rsr from the ark Because he came forth.
psa- some mems minds are so badly tum-
blcd that they can't be made up.
asSS- The dentists sure crop--sore gum
uas-Thsre will be a fish and oyster exhibit
uon at Arschon, near Bordeaux, in france'
mex. July. Americans are invited to take psr'
in the exhibition.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

WHO OHVULU DE JUh NENI oHENIFF'
Among tAs many candidates Offering them
selves tor the nominee of the Union party, we
know OF none better qualified or more deser
wing than Samuel Allen, ESD. ,-of White Clay
Greek Hundred. He has been devoted to the
interests of the party for many years. As Il
christian gentleman he is too well known ior
any commendation. Being a native of New
Castle county, aud having resided in various
parts of the county, it is TO be hoped that the
many friends whom he has made by his hon
est and upright business transactions, as well
as his incorporating political course OF con-
duct, will endorse what has beeu already said
by giving him their unanimous support at the
polls, W. c. II.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

LINES,
Extemporane ously written on the death Of
Ohm WESLEY, infant son Of George W. and
lazy Vernon, who died March l4th, 1865, in
he second gear of his age. Sympathet ically
ddressod to his bereaved parents,
BY CLARENCE.
precious little sprite
Has dropped its load OF clay,
Aud gone TO be an angel bright,
In everlasting day.
No more ye see him now
BY sad disease oppressed;
And though upon his marble brow
Tho hand of Death may rest
Beyond this vale of tears
Behold your happy lamb,
How bright the little saint apDearsi
Let this your sorrow calm.
The casket may decay,
To death and dust go down,
But new in everlasting day,
The Jewel wears the crown
Done is the dying strife,
His little spirits free,
And now in everlasting life,
In robes OF victory;
He shall forever reign,
With jesus on his throne,
Where sorrow, sin, disease and paiu,
Aud death are never known.
Then let your grief be still,
And recognize Gods claim,
And say with resignation's will,
Thrice blessed be His name.
Submit and be resign'd,
Aud when your cares are Ger,
Your lost ia death, through grace you'll
ind,
Where partings are no more.
Thursday morning, March 10th, 1866.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
For the Delaware Republican
WHEN, AND WHERE WOULD DIE

rpl thu bcltNhit
WHEN, AND WHERE WOULD DIE.
BIT JENNIE Z, MAGRB.
ola would he sweet to die in spring,
Whom tow 'rots round my easement bloom
And little Dirds their music fling,
Upon the breath of rich perfume.
To me il iDatters nothing, where
lay this ,suuld'ring body down;
From what lone, desert isle afar,
70 TO eaIm my peerless crown.
Tis sH eet to have kind friends, and dear,
Whose tones can dissjpGte my gloom,
But Jesus' voice IL sweeter far,
fhan any earthly iriendship-toue
IA have his loving bosom nigh,
On which to rest This aching head
H,s rod, and staff TO comfort me,
When The darksome valisy tread.
4 dis whene or my master wills,
la boary age, or lifes glad prime;
When rouod me winters atern wind steals
Or in 'he golden summer time.
Where'r die, oh, twill be well,
Abroad, or in my happy home;
So my mission here fulfil,
So my duty all perform.
The waking blast I'd hear as soon
In he lone cavern5 of the deep,
AS ia The velvet skirted glen
where friends love in Jesus sleep.
Wilmington, March lalh, 1866.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

A LOVE- LErTER-The following love letter
We obtain from one of our exchanges, and
publish it for the benefit Of such of our rea-
ders as may wish TO write love letters and lack
the style;
"Och, Paddy, swate Paddy If was your
daddy, I'd kill you wild kisses entirely; if was
your brother, and likewise your mother, I'd
see that ye went to bed early. To tsste OF
your breath I'd starve me to death, and lay of
my hoops altogether. To joost have q taste ei
your arms on me waste, Ia larf at the main.
est of wether. Dear Paddy be mine, me own
swate valentine, YEN find me both gentle and
civil; our lite we will spnd to an illegan. ind
and care may go dance wild the divilp
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

SOMETHING New AND No HUHBUe.-We are
most happy to announce to the readers of our col
uulns and the public generally, that Mr. 1, e Sex
abolished the war price of pictures, and with his
superior facilities is prepared to execute all or
ders in the Photographic art aud he guarantees sats
factory work to all his patrons and we judge by
his fine display at his door that he stands without
riyal in this city 1t is we'll worth walk to his gal
lery such fne specimens of artistic skill that
he exhibits We notice in particular the Porcelain
Pictures-a new lyle and becoming very popular. -
Sections Gallery is the only place in this city where
they are made with Our wish is that he may
receive what he justly deserves, the patronage o
those who wish first work at reasonable price
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
H u M 0 r O u S.,

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An INDIGNANT rMAeIsTRATE.--Some years ag
when Egypt, Illinois, was not so enlighteae,
as at the present time, rough looking mai
was brought before a country justice on I
charge Of assault and battery. He had bester
some one very badly.
81 am astonished," said his bonor, 'at your
arrest on such a charge. You have beaten the
man horribly, and must punish you severely.
Why did you do it2"
"Because," was the reply, "he provoked
me-"
what did he say 2"
"Hs said, sir, that was a thief"
"Won't do, sir. she'll have to fine you
heavily"
"He said | was a liar"
"Wont do--no excuse"
"He charged me with having poisoned my
grandmother |"
"Shoudn't have beaten the man so badly"
he said was the offspring Of canine
species of the female sex"
"Not sufficient provocation Shouldn't
have been so severe. Should have got war;
rant. Any other excuse 2-must punish Sc
verely."
Eyes. your honor, he accused me of being
Republican"
"Dd he2 the scoundrel Called you--you,
sir-called you Republican. II you had
shot the seoundrel dead, no jury in the world
would have found you guilty. dismiss tho
case.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

INSIDE A PnIsrING vFIoE 1t is not alone
compositors who will enjoy the following. 1t
is capital illustration of printing office di-
alogue
Foreman of the ofice-"Jones, what are
you at now ="
Compositor-"Fm setting "A house on nre,'
almost done W
Foreman--"What is Smith about 2"
Compositor-"He is engaged on "Horrid
murder"
Foreman-"Finish it as quickly as possible
and help Morse through with his telegraph.
Bob, what are you trying to get up2'
Bob-"A panic in the money market"
Foreman-"Thomas, what are you distribu-
ting ?"
Thomas-"Prizes in the gift lottery"
ForemAn-"Stop that and take hold Of "A
runaway horse Slocum, what in creation have
you been about this last half hourf"
Slocum-"Justitying the Compromise mea-
| sure my sub set up"
Foreman-"You chap on the stool there,
what are you on now2"
| Chap on the stool-"On the table that you
gave me-"
Foreman--"Lay 1t on the table for the pres
i, emf; no room for it,"
/ pesitor-"liow about these Municipal
candidates p"
Foreman-"Run 'en in. What do you say,
Slocun ?"
slocum-"Shall l lead these Men of Bos-
ton p"
Foreman-"No they are solid of course.
Compositor-"Do you want full faced
head TO Jenny Lind's family 2"
Foreman -" mo; put EN- in small caps,
Joseph, haven't you got up that Capital
joker"
Joseph-"No, sir; I'm out of Sorts"
Foreman-"Well, throw In this Million Of
California gold, aud when you get through
with ii ri give you some more"
Editor--"What DO you want now2"
Deviljos-"More copy, sir."
Editor-"Have you completed that 'Elo-
quent Thanksgiving discourse q"
Devilioe-"Yes, sir; and have just set up
"A warm winter
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

A Wonp FOR THE SgAsos.-The Pittsburg
Banner closes its review Of the old year with
the following paragraph
To have lived in the scenes through which
We have just passed was high. privilege. But
to be permitted u live when God rends the
heav ems when He comes down, when the noun
t4us bow down AT His presence, will be a glo-
rious honor. We know not what may be be-
fore us in the twelve months upon which w
enter, but we may be always sboat our Mas
ter's business that when He comes He ma,
hld US waiting for His appearing, and read!
| to do His will.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

nsss-S Some Of ths Yankees are still at their
oil tricks. In New Brunswick, the anthor'-
ties recently sought to encourage bear killing,
by offering three dollars premium for each
bear that was killed. the proof to be the pro -
duclion of the snout. The large number o
snouts presented, chilly by Indians, led them
to al investigation, when it was discovered
that the Yankees over in Maine manufactured
them of India rubber, and sold them to the
Indian at hfty cents apiece.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

A VALUABLE TREE.-During the month of
January last, the timber OF a single black wal
nut tree WAS brsught to New York from a
Western State, aud 1t Is said to have produ ,
ced the owner $27 ,0Oo The log was 70 feet
long and made 45oO square feet OF inch plank
These, cut into veneets the l Both of au inch
thick made 35, 900 square feet, and the ven-
eers were worth $27 900 in the market.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

Boots and Shoes.-We invite the attention of
our readers to the large and well selected stock
OF boots and shoes, TO be found at the store of
g. A. Stowell i Bro, southwest corner of Sd
and Market streets, in this city. Ladies', gen
tlemen misses and children can purchase the
most elegant articles, ut extremely low prices.
These gentlemen are polite and obligng 10
customers, and will take pleasure in showing
their stock to such as may give them a call.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

TAGiSG Com. Thousands take cold and
hfinr naon themselves yariou forms o 'ncu-
rah!c diseaae, by laying asids an extra gar
mcnt when perapiring from heat or vigorous
exercise when exercise h ~ been taken the
p.rscn sfoull rest awhile iIefore removing an
extra garment, and if lying. down or exposed
to il current OF air, more clothing, instead o'
less, snauld be added till well rested. When
exposed TO cold itom gelii ing the feet or per,
son wet, dry clothing ST pnd IN put on, and
/ vigorous exercise taken however stnpiu th'
! norso0 may teel, unless too much exercise ba'
/ previously taken, IN which case, they shout
remove lie damp clothing Ee,ire immeaia'el!
| to he'd, coTer very warm snd pui warm pt'eA
! or Hat iroBs TO the ieet 70 as 10 Great
warmth ia u shorl time. Before, and durih
the continuance Of exercise, person ma
drink cord water, bus never immedlHe'y
rcnsing from exercise, however thirsty
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

j. C. Pio4i!, is constantly receiving China
Glass and eaeensware, such as Tea, Dinner and
Chamber sets, to which he invites the attention
of. his friends and tho public generally. He feels
confident that he can suit tb sm with goods and
prices. He keeps constantly on hand large
and we'll selected stock of goods such as Plates,
Dishes. Tumblers, Pitchers and Fruit Jars
Do not forget the place it is 2l3 Market street
Wilmington, Del. Call and see his stock and
make your own selectinus.-sepl4-tf.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

H Mclaughlin, Justice OF the Peace and Com
missioner OF Deeds, &c, for the State OF Mis-
seuri has for sale two splendid three story brick
houses situated west of Market st. No |, con-
tains IL rooms and the lot 81 feet inches
by 80 feet deep price twenty eight thousand
dollars. No. q, 10 rooms corner lot 20 by
10 feet deep price $4,000 terms easy. aiso
want to rent 100 houses, can get first rate ten
ants rents collected at 8 per cent, and the
money paid over as soon as collected. bave
II few choice building lots for sale. HUGH Mo-
LAUaHLrs, J. r., Office No. 502 Shipley street,
between 5th and 9th, Wilmington, Del.-de4 6m
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

Tar CusAN SLAVE Some excite
menl has been caused iu Cuba by u decree or.
deriuc that all negroes OF captured slave ex-
pelitiOns, now at work on various plantations
OF the island, shall be surrenderedto the Go
yernment. IL is believed to be the intention to
send these negroes back TO Atrica--an emf
| nentlv proper course.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

Hats, Caps, and Trunt:.-our readers will
find An excellent assortment of Hats, Caps and
Trunks, at the store OF u. A. Stowell Il Broth
er, South East corner of Third and Market sts.,
in this city, which they are selling at prices to
to suit the tines. Their hats and caps are got
IN in the latest styles, and finished 10 the best
possible manner. Gall and examine their stock
before purchasing elsewhere. oc 26tt
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

"Martha, does thee love me p asked Qua
ker youth OF one at whose shrine his hearts
fondsst feelings had been offered up.
"Why, Seth answered she, tive are com-
manded to love one another, are we not2"
"Ah, Martha but dost thou regard me with
that feeling the world calls love 2"
~ hardly know what to tell thee, Seth,
have tried TO bestow my love on all; but have
sometimes thought perhaps, that thee was
| getting more than thy share"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

gentleman lying on his death bed, called
his cOschmen, who had been an old servant,
and said,
"Ah, Tom am going long and rugged
Journey worse than ever you drove me-"
"oh dear, sir" replied the fellow Che hav-
ing been au Indifferent mastery never let that
discourage you, Tor it's all down hill"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

young gentleman being pressed very hard
in company to sing, even after he had repeat
edly assured the company that he could not,
| observed testify,
"You intend to make butt of me-"
nNo, my good sir" said Colman, tive only
want TO get stdps out OF you."
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
GMR
Philadelphia, WiAmingson and
baltimore n R Time Il. BILE.

coMMENoINa MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 1905.
T 4. w. ass Depu,, oIncr bIOsa treoI and Wash
Q lgtops Avenue. as follows;
Sxpress train at AIS NJ, Qiondays exoepted,l fol
baltimore and Washington, stopping at wilmington Per
rssiils Bayredeoraoe. Aberdeen, Perrymans and Mag
psliA and Stemmsrs Run.
Delaware Rail Road Train at Sis ~ M, (sundayse en-
spted) Salisbury Milford aud intermediate Stations
xsyaaii train Vt Ob, a. IN. (sundayB excepted. for
mont and all Regular Stations between Wilmington and
aud Baltimore.
Expre Train al IL As A. M. (5undays ExceptedD for
Bait and Washington.
Rx 1ress. twain At 24bp. M [Sunhays excepted, Tor
B"lt more and Washington topping at Chester, clay
mon wilmington, Newark, Elston, North East Perry
vile, HavredeGrnce, Aberdeen, Perrymans Magn' liza
. and stem,nor's Run.
yht,Expreas at IL Oh p for Baltimore aud WASH
Z gton, stopping at Chester Thurlow, Linwood Clay
mt Wilmington, Newark Elkton East, Perry
ville and Hayre do-1raoe
train.
As an additional accommodation for those holding
through Tickets for Baltinre, Washington and sontl-
ern Points, Special Oar will leave the Philadelphia De
pot a. llOa m connecting at arsys forry with the.
Accommodation trains stopping ut all stations between
Phi,adelpha and wilmington
Leave Philadelphia at s.l6, lll5, u. IN. $50, 80,
ant 1130 p. The 3.30 p. train connects with Della
ware r. R. for Milford aud intermediate stations.
Leave WILMINGTON 100, s15, $50 am. 500, 900,
Trains for New Castle leave Philadelphia at SIS NJ,
THROUIlI fnAiNs FROM BALTIMoRE.
Leave WILMINGTON AT 400 m, A.30, and 10 90 y.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave CHESTER at OF, sbs and 10l4 o. M, 1887,
843, sol, 6.44, and 10 50 p.
From BALTIMORE TO Philalelphia.-Laave Baltimore,
$50 a. IN. WtyMal 92) a. m., Express. Ito p. N.
Express. 6s6 p. m- Express.
mediate stations, will leave Baltimore at 4lOP NJ.
TRAINS for BALriMuhE leave Chester ut 9.b2 a. M
2S and ll60 pm -.
Trsius for Baltimore leave ilmipgton ut 523 10 80
al M, and 400 r, m,
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

"Julius, why didn', you oblong your stay
at de Springsf"
"Oase, Mr.. Snow, dey charged too much"
"How SO, Julius ~
| "Why, de landlord charged dis colored in
diwidual wild stealing de tea spoons, and as |
| ~es afraid he might get personal. perambu-
| lated to the cars and walked homen
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

Ness Edition. NJ DR.. Taun2 Works-An interesting
work giving the history of generation for married per-
~ those about to marry PhyseAi and Cons itu-
tional disuuahcations, Auatcmically PysoicRically
and Medically considered Manhood, how lost how r0
stored-the treatment and radical OF SpermAturr
hCsa Viyidy exhibiting awful disclosures ef the nys
tores of raal Life; also, DIR. Young Pocket Asculs
pins every his Physician;' it contains 100
engravlngs aud will enable to cure themselves vi
ali private diseases without exposure For sale only by
Wm. H. Chadwick, ut his Medicine and variety sto o
adjoining tho Fountain Hotel and Museum opposite the
civ Spring. No 2OT W Fourth Street, wilmlng0n, bel
Mailed any part OF the Uuited ststes on receipt Of
So cents. sept Ut
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

EDWARD TATNALL, JS.
RrandyWisac NsITSet seS,

WILMINGTON, DEL.
Office near Toll Gate uu rhlnAvIgliH Tnrupike.
~ prps CONSTANTLY On uAhb Att NAHitfitS
N oI Nursery Stock iloudis lari' AM Nttird Is
soIt,nont OF APPLE AND rEAGu IRfEs, I" Which hu
invites the attention uf planturs
TAKE NOTICE.
That can anl dc uGdesr the Nrl'GH rev '"ih hg'n'-
a M nood the country. ~ example u' "hoi lht ,1
ma stn that at the present tme mu tAugu-i) i-i u
AGENT from the state VI New York Il oiotng l'"H nart
Vines al 200 por cent adv nay rpta prices ~ n'
IL selling other things at proportional f"tr " w"hid h
rsl ,, lhe uuic Il, ini,nI IA thoniyr4 nj what re''
articles cl A GoJp QUALITY car la I"ou'eh at hnn'
W ,Ir,,Ir., .ls,,,, uug7
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19

SUN AY 4 RA Ms.
EXPRESS TRAIN at 4l5 a. m. for Baltimore and
Warrington, stopping at Wilmington, Perryvile Havre
de}raco, Aberdeen, Perrymnn's, Magnolia and Stem
nsr's Run,
NIlHT EXPRESS l1O0 p. IN. for Baltimore and WASH
itgton, stopping at Chester, Thuriow, Linwood, Clay
mont, Wilmington, Newark s'kton, North-East Perry
willie aud Hsyre-dc-Gracs.
spe la Train will leave Phil -olps fer Wilmington
and Intermediate Stations at II 80 p. m.
BALTIMORE FOR PHILADELPHIA.
Leave BALTIMORE at $50 p. m, stopping at Hsvrede
Grace Perryylllo aud Wilmington Also stops at Ekon
aud Newark TO take passengers for Philadelphia and
leave passengers from Washington BaltmoroA and
Chester from Baltimore Washington.
Leave Wilmington for Philadelphia at $50 p. m.
Freight Train With Passenger Car attached viii leave
Wilmington for PcrryvillS and intsrmepate stations
at $40 p, IN,
KENNHY annn INF lanI
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-03-19
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SOUTH.


WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.
% aud after MONDAY PESRuARY 26, 1866, Trains fol
fh0 Accommodation OF PassopFors will leave as follow
uutil farther notice