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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-29
1NsuRANcE COMPANIES.

IL PANY INCORPORATED rHR LsdlstArrRE or THE
STATE OF DELAWARE, wIrH CAPrAh or
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
q,HR PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ARE RReEIy
i lug applications 0r insurance at their office In WI
brildsEs IL general nerc6Aeds lhips port aud their
eargass hosehod furniture aud other personal prop y
sSs ssS Tasss iss aud country rodtee
Terms OF Insurance will be az favorable as any Of the
companies In the cities Of phl,Adsphs or New aSrI ,a
sody its capital and that all Losses will DO promptly
adjusted ny the company; pcropc.
AT tue annual election held the 9th day OF March
1860 the following directors were seelel 10 serve ths
George Jones, JOS Mendnhall, George v. Bush,
gsn p Esvn, samuel Floyd ESSsTd M Mscsl;
Insurance may be made for time not less than three
months. :.
Delaware Fire Company twhose ehaes ID per-
peuAl sec perpetual insurance real estate the person
becoming Insured depots the office certain
more OF less according TO the nature Of the risk upon the
amount TO be insured-but which eau be witndIaWh q
this method s believed to be much adyantageousto
the than the fomeT-the s about one na
less and there Ia renewing OF the policy from hme
Property that would be nsursd per at 40 and
Is cents the 1000 will be insured 81 az andS per deposit
Persons Wishing to Insure their property VI wanting IL
formation the subject ofnsurance Will amply TO tue
N'''''' - ''V'''" GEORGE JONES, President.
JonN MnLBAR, Secretary
NEW CASTLE COUNTY MUTUAL
IN INSURANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE WILMINGTON INSTITUTE,
CORNER EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
INTEREST ON PREMIUM NOTES REDUCED TO FIVE
PER CENT
WHE prineplo Of Mutual Insurance Is believed to be
the sseat expersneeso far to DO the
cheapest mes Insurance against Loss DY FiEE, and
although this institution has baeen but " years in eS-
stanre the list Of insurers Will compare faYoraby Win
any othsr and the loshae by Ere during that time al
though not bRys been promptly paid asal who have
bssa insured In this office and have had the misfortune
be burned out Nttss The object has beou 70 Sc
good list of safa risks rather than to swell thu
number ofiusurtd without regard to hahsTds thus les
senng tho liability sinking the cash capital Ia case
"a heavy disasters during the year.
y DIRECTIONS.
= GLNfNaroN.-William Candy, Clement Il. smytl, deo
10 Richardson, John A. Duncan, jacob Pussy. john Coon
r. ran, William Tatna, Edward 7. Bsiiah, CIV Rowland
Samuel Candy.
BEasDTwisR HusDRsD -. Cloud lott. EaHAr
BringhurBt
CHRfsTtAHA HuNDRnp.-James Riddle.
NRw CAsTLx HuEDRBD-John 'uyer
MngA CLAY ORARK HUEnRRD-A- p, shannon
WILLIAM CANDY, President.
3. D. SMITH, Secretary and Treasurer
Of "a Office houfs from to l and from 10 D.
- lam lii
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-29
NEW. PUBLICATIONS.
THE LONDON QUARTERLY RsNiEw (g1nseryatlve.)
THE EDfNBURufi REVIEW tWris)
THE ssFMl NsrER REVIEW 0Rsdieal),
THE No TIL BRITISH X VIEW Gree church,
BLAcKW0oD's EDINBURGH MA1AzlRE (roryl

These foreign periodicals regularly repubshed by
us 10 ths sy AZ heretofore Ihose who know them
and who have long subscribed 70 them, need reminder
those whom the ciY of the lat few years has de-
prYel Of their once welcome supp at the last periodical
literature, VIII he kat to have them sgAin within their
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ports Of the progress Of European science and literature
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-29

aOO feet In length is located upon the opposite side OF
the same Canon AZ the ledge already described II Ia
about feet in width, with we'll detned castings,
suitable description Of these properties cannot be
given in few words full information may be obtained
al the office of the Company.
hs vantares Of choice among many good locations
have beep secured by the personal inspection Of repre-
tentative OF the Company practical mining experience
Fro bs deaIied reports, the Company assured of
ina ipexhAusibs richness Of their property and
are made prosecuting the business with
vlgor accuracy and despatch.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-03-29
THE DIKEOIUh5 Ut TUE
rankin
SILVER MININ g
COMPANY

Inviia nyestments in no doubtful enterprise They have
ssersd Two mines OF great richness in Big Creek Mining
pisttet Lander County. Nevada, situated but oue ano
nall mles from Canon City, and about ten miles from
Austin. sac, -. 4. ..,. i. NJ.
ins and al deph Of only sixty iest have yielded
hi nsid S2i5 per tom worked by the rudest method.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
THE ELECTIONS.
Maryland.

The indications aresthat every official posi-
ton 10 the State Of Maryland will be filled by
Democrats. In Washington county the entilc
Democratic ticket is elected. Frederick coun-
ty also Democratic. These have been strong
Radical counties. Kent county gives 1852
Democratic majority. Wicomico, the new coun-
ty, gives 1000 Democratic majority.
Massachusetts,.
Two hundred and forty nine towns. give Bull
lock S3,626, and Adams 81, $50. OF the State
Senators elected, as far as heard from, 12S are
license men and six for prohibition. Ut 1915 9
Representatives heard from, 155 are for license.
John Quincy Adams though not elected
Governor, Is elected representative. @
tss.y Wisconsin.
The Democratic gain in the State, as tar as
heard from, is 1904. The Radicals claim
Fairohilds election by about 1900 majority.
but the Democrats only concede 5000 majority
The Democrats gain six or eight members Of
the Assembly and three or four Senators.
> II New York. ~.
The Albany Argus claims over forty thou
sand majority for the Democratic State ticket,
q majority Of the Assembly, and at least fifteen
Of the thirty-two Senators. The Tribune as
serts that the Radicals will still have a MAORI
ty in the Legis lature. - ~
& IF New Jersey ~ -
Returns from the lower end of the State
show increased Democratic gains. The Demo
catic majority in the State will be over 5000.
Last year the calmajority was $500. The
Legislature is Democratic on joint ballot by S
majority. -. - e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF VALUABLE LAND,
In L No E,EllI&(.E ltDII NtHY 4


By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of
King George county, pronounced in the suit Of
Quisenberry's Administrative VS.. Quscnbcrry
and others, the subscribers therein appointed
Special Commissioners for that purpose. will
expose to public sale, on THURSDAY. the
5th day of December 1867, Chat being Court
day. at King George G. II, the tract Of land
in the decree and proceedings mentioned, called
"THE COTTAGE"
The Cottage contains 724 acres. 1t is tnuu-
tifully located in King George county: on Ma
chodoc Creek, near It's entrance into tho Poto-
mac river and is bounded on two sides by that
creek and Williams creek. The landing on
tho farm is accessible to steamers and Sal; YES
sells of large class Offering the greatest tsclIl-
ties for delivering grain or wood The improve
ments consist of a small but comfortable Frame
Dwelling House, good Barns, Stables, E#5st
Corn Houses, Servants Houses, Ice House. LEI
pump &C. The fnrm is in fine condition, the
land level we'll adapted to the production Of
corn, wheat grass, &c, and IS Justly considered
the most desirable real estate IN that portion OF
the county. 1t Is we'll enclosed with 1oOd and
substantial fencing, and the several fields also
separated by good fences. There is a plenty Of
water, and tim Der in abundance for the use Of
the plantation. 1t is. altogether, n most desr-
able tract of land, for I'll agricultural purposes.
The TERMS OF THE SALE, as prescribed
by the Decree are One-third of the purchase
money in cash; one third in ~ months, and the
remaining third in "a months from the day Of
sale carrying interest from the day of sale, and
the deferred payments to be secured, after the
confirmation of the sale. by lien on the land.
Unless otherwise notified of a change the sale
will positively be inside at the time and place
specified. Information in regard to the char
acter Of this estate, may be obtained by letter,
addressed to VIM. s. Brown esq, Comorn,
King George county, or D.. r. H. Stuart, Edge
Hill, King George county, or to either of the
subscribers. Any person wishing to purchase,
however, ha better visit the promises, and ex-
amino for himself e. w. LEWIS.
JULIAN j. MASON.
WM. n. LITTLE.
King Geo co. Oc 25-lnW(jW Comm RS
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

It is u mistake that the Legislature just
chosen in the State of New York elects a u. S.
Senator in place of Senator Morgan. 1t is the
Legislature chosen next year in that State that
elects Senator Senator Doolittle's term ex-
pires on the 4th of March, 1869, not 1868, as
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$1,000. 600 IN WATCHES !

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We wish to immHdatc Y dispose Of the nDo""
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The Baltimore Gazette says: Notwith-
standing the enormous majority, sixty thousand
cast by the Democracy OF New; York, Baltimore,
in proportion to voting population, has done
better. The fguresin New York show about
$40 Democrats to every 100 Radi Gals, whilst
here We have about 40 true men to- every 100
destructives" ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

Astronomers are preparing the minds OF the
people for another meteoric exhibition, to oc-
cur on the fourteenth of this month The
maximum of the display is calculated to occur
at about half past two. o clock a. m., on Thurs
day of next week. iEt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

In his address at the Agricultural Fir at
Danville, Mr.. Charles Venable advis eil the
young men of Virginia and North Carolina to
seek their fortunes in tilling the eartn. to find
land and work, TO eschew politics and let pro-
LESSONS alone, as the readiest and toast effect
ual mode Demonstrating their shstte red for
tues. Most excellent advice .f .5E,...s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The remarks Of the Richmond Enquirer, In
relation to the course of those citizens OF
Northern birth, living with us, who IN these
times of difficulty and trial, take part with us,
and refuse to unite in the schemes to subjugatc
the white race to colorcd domination, will BE-
responded to, generally, by the people of Vir
pinia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The Yelverton case, in England, ruined Maj
Yelverton and rendered his wife poor besides
draining the resources of many friends Of both.
Since its first appearance in a Dublin court it
has employed twenty-six judges and two hum
dred lawyers 1t has been tried eighteen times
has consumed six years, and has cost about
three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

A RAT SETS 4 HOUSE ON FIRE Mr.. VIM.
I. Dickinson, of this county, had a narrow
escape with his residence few weeks ago.
1t seems he family were about retiring for The
night, when they were aroused by the smell Of
fire. On searching they found smoke coming
out CT rat hole, and at once cut away some
wooden work, discovering rats nest on lire,
and piece of the match that had not been!
consumed. Half an hour and the house, and
perhaps lives, would have been lost, whilst the
cause of the fire would have ever remained
Mystery Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

IEA-The Boston Journal of Chemistry says:
Tea has power to subdue irrtability, refresh
the spirits and renew the energies such as is
possessed by no other agent. When the system
of man is exhausted by labor or study, y cup of
tea reinvigorates and restores rs no other form
and adds
lessening the waste of the body, soothes the
vascular system and affords stimulus to the
brain The young DO not need it; and it is
worthy of note that they do not crave or like it.
Children will frequently ask for coffee, but sell
dom for ten. TO aged people, whose powers Of
digestion and whose bodily substance have be-
gun to fail together it is almost necessity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
GROWTH OF LoNDoN.-It is computed that

GROWTH OF LoNDoN.--It is computed that
the average extension Of the aggregation of
cities which are collectively known rs London,
is at the rate Of two miles Of finished buildings
per day. The need of this rapid construction
can be estimated when it is known that tho
railroad inprov ements projected, and now be-
ing constructed, will, during the present year.
necessitate the removal alone Of 20,0CJ dwelling
houses. A majority of these arc inhabited by
the industrial classes. In addition TO railroad
extension, London, like Paris, is undergoing
wonderful transformations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The Baltimore Sun says: "One of the strong
est arguments in favor of doing business on a
cash principle in the fact that at present the
branches of trade which are the dullestare those
10 which the longest credit is given. Houses
that do nearly cash business, it is stated, at
the North, have the best trade, ard the lie, st
inconvenience in meeting their obligations. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
PERIODICALS.

TEE LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW, (CuI ser. }
TIE EDISBURGH REVIEW, (Whig)
THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW, (RadicaD
The NoRTu BRGTIslI REVIEW, Free church,
BLACKwooD's EDINBH MAGAZINE (Tory)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The Providence Journal says the wages Of
the operatives are to be reduced this week in
several OF the largest cotton factories in Rhode
Island, and that if the times do not improve
an entire or partial suspension of work must
soon occur by the concerted action of the man
ufacturers rsH 81
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
ALEXANDRIA. 4
THURSDAY EVENING, NoVEMBER. I.

The PUBLIC DEBT statement, of the
public debt to the first Of November, compared
with that issued on October first shows that
the debt bearing coin interest has increased
2,9l4, $50; the debt bearing currency inter
est has sdecreased $aa4, 500, o4o; the matured
debt not presented for payment has increased
1922; the debt bearing no interest has de-
creased $3,5l1 500 90, making a decrease in
the total debt of $4,S86,607 80, and the de-
crease Of the debt less cash in the Treasury
$3,772,9O6 i76.IH n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

Information has been received that Sir Ed
ward Thornton has been appointed by the
British government as Minister to the United
States. Sir Edward holds the matter under
advisement, and the British government is
awaiting his acceptance or declination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07
COM MERSCHAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARK Ell, Nov. 1.-The market
this morning exhibited little more activity,
aud prices wero a shade better. Flour contln-
ues very quiet with light stocks on hand, and
only q retail demand Wheat ia Il little more
active, with offerings of 1900 bushels, and sales
at 295, 245 $50 and 255 for white, and 223 for
common rcd. Corn is in more active request,
with sales of TACO bushels at 1870 for white and
mixed and yellow. One lot new brought l05.
Rye is in light supply,and all offered Was taken
at no. Oats in brisk demand, with sales Of GU
bushels at G9a70, generally at the latter figures
Butter is still scarce and wsnted-prime "9a
no. Corn deal is quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

Dan Rice, the great Snowman, has given up
the saw-dust business, and retired to private
life. In his farewell address, delivered at
Pittsburg on the Sd inst, he said He had
made more money than the six richest show
men living, and had given away in founding
and supporting public charities and succoring
the poor, wounded, sick and oppressed, mil
lion and half of dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

For once, ths Radical papers do not Hfolow
suit. We have not yet Seen that any one Of
them Responsible the sentiment Of the Wash
inEton Chronicle, that the results of Tues
days election present an aggregate OF sub
"stantial encouragement to the Radicals p
The sentence was read to very decided Radi-
cal yesterday, and his emphatic, but uct polite,
response was--'tsD-n the Chronicle ~ =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

The European dispatches announce that
Garibaldi's plans have been Frustrated, bis
army defeated and dispersed, and he himself q
close prisoner. Many of the Italians. had
thought bin, sinvincible, as well as 'irrepres.
sible :" It would appear that he is neither.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-07

Advices received in Washington say that the
Cretans are preparing again for winter cam
paign against the Turks,