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Middletown transcript., 1868-01-25
Smyrna and Delaparc Boy Railroad

Smyrna and Desararc Bay Railroad
Company. AFTER public notice, pursuant
to the act Of incorporation, the Stockhold-
crs of the " Smyrna and Delaware Bay
Railroad Company" held their annual meet
ing at tleir Office in Smyrna on Wednes-
day, the 18th of January, 1868. John
A. Cavender was called tc the chair, and
Ayers Stockly appointed Secretary.
The annual report of the Directors for
the past year was submitted through GeSr
w. Cummins, President. We make tia
following extract of it from the Smyrna
Times. 1t says:
A renewed anxiety on the part of promi
nent fruit growers, and others, to avail
themselves Of the manifest advantages Of
fcred by the new route across New Jersey
to the central market of the United States
New York-over our road, in connec-
ton with them and with the Maryland and
Delaware Railroad, of which our road-of
only nine miles in lengths, perhaps,
the most important portion, has already
resulted in most satisfactory additional
subscription to the capital stock; and it
will require only about $40, ,O0O of addi-
tional subscription to justify the Board of
Directors, in inviting proposals for con-
10. h,,slI II Al Al.
sum it is not deemed prudent to commence
witha and it is hoped that the whole def
cheney will be subscribed during at least
the present winter. Can this hope be
deemed extravagant, when all the circum-
stances in which our community is placed
are recollected We have but about nine
miles of railroad to construct, which, it is
estimated, will not cost over 800, 900,
which, when finished, opens to us direct
through route to New York without change
of cars, as well as two new routes, by rail
to Philadelphia, and establishes an open
competition for patronage, which must re-
suit in saving of freight and passage
charges equal to at least 25 per cent. Of
the charges now extracted from our people
from the only existing avenue to market.
In addition to these advantages, resulting
from our connection by rail direct with
New York, an opening for our grain and
fruits will be established, by our railroad,
with navigable water at point within easy
reach Of ocean or bay steamers, or sailing
vessels, by which our fruits and grain can
be forwarded promptly and cheaply to all
the markets north and east of u.s. indepen-
IDENTIFY of all other railroads.
Let the subscriptions to the capital stock
reach $50, 900 or $50 900 during the pre-
sent winter, and we can safely promise
that our road shall be completed in time
for the peach crop of 1869.
Our subscriptions have now reached q
sum which is sufficient to justify the ex.
pcctation Of entire success in the work
before Us. W s..at " aa
Let us then be all in earnest, and let
each stakeholder determine within his owr
mind that he will urge his neighbor t,
subscribe mtil the required amount o
subscriptions to the capital stock shall BE-
secured this winter, so that the eadvan.
tagcs of the proposed new route to New
York may be made available at the earlies
practicable period. | ~ -.''-''
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PUBLIC SALE.

WILL be sold at Public Sale, on THURSDAY,
w the 9th of February, 1868, at the late resi-
dence of William Davis, deed, in Thoroughfare
Neck, Appoqunimink Hundred, near Deakynes-
vile, the following Personal Property, to wit:
- HORSES ! pair of excel-lsRRH2wxz~
lent MULES, Mich Cows, -
N1SAscomng into profit; Yoke TEX
Of Oxen, pair of three-year old Steers, we'll
matched and have been handled; Young Cat
tic, two years old in the spring; Heifer, coming
throc. years old and several very fine Shoats.
Farm Wagons. Ok Cart, Grain Fan,
Corn Shelter, 80 Grain Bags, IIussey Reaper, /
Wheel Rake, Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Plow
and Wagon Harness, Pork by the pound, Clover
Hay by the ton, Corn Fodder and Straw, 10 be
fed on the farm, &c. &c. IS Acres of Wheat in
the ground.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock, A. NJ. Terms
cash. SAML. JEFFERSON,
Jan 25-ts Administrator.
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Robbery Of Fdrners.-The farmers are
being plundered considerably by midnight
inarauders, in the lower end of this county.
The smokehouse of Mr.. G.. Mccall, near
Red Lion, has been robbed of considera-
bic quantity of meat, and others have had
their corn cribs robbed, and their fowls
purloined. They go boldly with horse
and cart and haul things away in the
night.
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Musicot.-Null g. Quay's Ethiopian
Concert Band, propose to entertain cur cit
zens at Fenimore Hall, this evening".
A vocal and instrumental Concert vii
be given for the benefit of the Method
Episcopal Sabbath School, of this town, on
Wednesday evening, the 9th of tfebruay >
next. A festival viii also be held the
same evening, in furtherance of the object.
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MIDDLETowN HOTEL
L. R.D AVIS, Pr0prietOr.

THIS well-known and popular establishment
i Ia still the fayorite resort Of the travelling
public. The proprietor spares no pains to insure
the comfort of his guests. A well-furnished Ia
BILE the choicest brands of LIQUORS, CIGARS
and TOBACCO; his acknowledged experience as
an abundant caterer, combined with attentive
walters, reliable hostlers and moderate charges,
viii, he feels assured, secure to him q continu-
ance Of the liberal patronage of the public.
EB>H0RSES AND MULES are always 10 be
found on sale at his Stables, during the proper
season; and persons in want of such stock can
readily supply themselves on accommodating
terms. Jan. 4-6mo.
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MIsHLER's HERB BrTTERs

Has cured more Diseases in communities where
it is known, than all other Medicines combined :;
and is kept in every Family. tits the Only Rem
edy that Really Purifies the Blood, and has never
failed in curing Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections.
As a general remedy to build upa shattered
and broken down constitution, nothing can equal
it.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Mishier's Green Label Herb Baters, is a specific
for Scrofula, Old Running Sores, and Rheuma-
tsm.
Sold everywhere. Jan l8--3m
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Union Lodge No. s, of this place, has
been invited by Eureka Lodge No. 65 Of
Millington, Md. to be present and assist in
the ceremonies Of breaking the ground Of
the Queen Anne's Co. Rail Road, on Feb,
9th, at 10a A. M. The Lodge, we under
stand, have decided to be present on that
interesting occasion.
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The Knickerbocker Mutual Life In
surance Company Of New York,

surance Company Of New York,
tCAsEI ASSETS s3,O00,OOO)
rs one Of the soundest Institutions of the kind
in America, as lis per cent Of assets to liabil-
ties show
During its existence 1t has issued policies upon
the lives of more than "a, 600 persons, and has
paid, in losses, over $500 900 to the families and
representatives of those who have deceased while
members of the Company.
Special care in the selection of its risks, strict
economy, and a safe investment of its funds char
acterize the management of this Company.
POLICIES.
Polices granted for any amount from $500 up
to $25, 600, upon single life from the age of IA
to 60.
Premiums are payable annually, or quartely, In
cash; or the party may give a note for a portion,
if the annual premium is not less than $50.
DIVIDENDS.
The business of this Company being MUTUAL,
profits are divided among the policy holders
Dividends payable in cash, or added to policy, or
applied to the reduction of premium notes. A
Policy on which the Company has received three
annual premiums is entitled to three years divi-
dends the first Of january following the receipt
Of the last payment. The second dividend is de-
cared on the first of January following the receipt
Of three more premiums, and 30 on. The diVi-
dend on the last is as large as that on the first,
which makes an average Of eighteen months.)
ALFRED q. COX, AGExT,
Jan ls-6m kiddletOwn Del.
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Fre.-The barn on the farm of DR..
Maxwell, now occupied by Mr.. Christopher
Lynch, near Still Pond, Kent county, Nd.
took fire on Wednesday morning about S
o'clock, and was consumed, together with
its contents, the horses only being saved.
The fire is supposed to have originated
from a pipe which was smoked by a person
who fed the horses that morning.
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We learn that the Tockwa Lyccum was
'reorganized at Sassafras, on Saturday last,
by a large attendance of the literati of the
vicinity. Some few years ago the Tockwa,
undoubtedly, stood second to none of the
Debating Societies of this section, and we
doubt not will again hold such position
among societies Of that kind.
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Good.-Several shares Of the stock Of
the Middletown Building and Loan Asso-
ciation were sold the past week at two dol
lars per share above par. The association
has been in operation only ten months.
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Grace Church, g the finest Methodist
Church in America" erected at cost Of
5000, 900 dollars, was dedicated in Will
inington, on Thursday last. Bishops
Simpson, Ames, Scott, and many minis
ters were present. II has been over two
yearsi in building, and is presented to TN
church at large as centenary offering.
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DIR. MUSGROvE,
DENTIST.
ELKTOM, MARYLAND.

.nFFICE-Opposite the Presbyterian Church.
" Teeth Extracted without Pain by the use Of
NITROUS OXIDE Gas; or by the latest improvement
the Spray PRODUCER, formed by Rigoline OF
Ether.
This Narcotic Spray is used where sensitive
teeth are to be excavated preparatory to filling.
Also, for PAINLESS removal OF the Dental Pulp,
and for minor surgical operations.
ARTIFICIAL TEE7.K inserted, from one to
a full set.
Persons from a distance desiring protracted
operations will please notify by mail, or other
wise, thereby saving disappointment and loss Of
time.
Tooth Powder and Mouth Wash kepHconstantly
on hand; also, DIR. J. d. Whites Dcntine.
THOMAS II. MUSGR0vE, d. D. s.
Elkton, Md, January ls, ls6s-ly
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Sales Gf Property. james @. jackson
of Mill Greek Hundred has sold 10 acres
ofland to james Lemon for $1O2 per acre.
lie has sold to Edward McGovcrn II acres
at $50 per acre and frame house neal
Jackson's Quarries for $3.50.
Robert H; Steele has purchased a, farm
of go heres in Cecil county, Nd. from
John Smith for $15.4OO. -
David ireland and James Brown have
sold the hotel property at Glasgow. Del. ID
VIM Gutherie Of that place for $3.50,
John Mitchell has sold his farm in Hook.
essin Valley, to his brother, Jos. Mitchell
at $110p per acre. st gaa r
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The President has sent to the Scnat.
the nomination of John B. Pennington
Of Dover to be U. s. District Attorney
in place of John L. Pratt, deceased.
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Washington Hyland, Esq. of Elk Neck,
Cecil county, died very suddenly in Elkton,
on Saturday afternoon last, of disease Of
the heart. He had been in his usual
health, we are informed, up to few miu.
utes previous to his attack.
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NULL & QUAY'S
ETHIOPIAN CONCERT BAND.

WlLL give concert at Fenimores Hall, in
W Middletown, on Saturday Eoeaing, January
25h instdnt, consisting Of Vocal and instrumental
Music Plantation Sports Burlesques, aud full
epitome of Ethiopian Minstrelsy, In which will
prevail fun without yulgarity. Morality is our
motto.
Admission Is cents. Front seats reserved for
ladies'. Doors open at 6, performance to COM
mence al o CLOCK. Jan le-2t-
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Masonic.--At the annual meeting of the
Grand Chapter Of NJ. II, r. A. Masons Of
Delaware; held at Dover, on Monday last,
Allen v. Lesley, M. d, of New Castle,
was elected Grand High Priest; James
Ponder. Esq. Deputy; and d. @. Goodwin,
Esq, Grand Secretary, The above gentle-,
men were duly installed in their Offices and
entered upon their duties the same eve
ming
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Peach Grooers, don't fail to attend the
meeting at Odessa, this afternoon. The
object is an important one, and the meet
ing should be well attended.
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HI. Richmond Chambcrlaine,

HI. Richmond Chambcrlalme,
MIDDLETowN, DEL,
nEALER in Drugs, Medicines Chemicals and
- Patent Medicines. Fancy and Toilet Arti-
cles, Sponges Brushes, Perfumery and Soaps.
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal use.
Lamps Lamp Fixtures, Shades, Wicks, Clean
ers, &c. The latest improvements in Burners and
Chimneys.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
and orders answered with care and despatch.
Physicians and Farmers will find our stock Of
Medicines complete, warranted genuine and of the
best quality.
Cigars and Tobacco of the best Baltimore man.
ufacture.
Store-Maine Street, opposite Davis Hotel.
January l8-ly
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Mr.. John Tweed, of Newark. has pur-
chased the Garrett farm of 100 acres, loca.
ted in the 4th district of Cecil County, fol
$40 per acre.
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DENTISTRY.

ARTIFICIAL TEETH Mounted on Dental vul-
canite, material superior to metals In Its adapt
ability and durability.
Persons having badly adjusted gold plates ca n
have them exchanged for the Vulcanitc
Great care will be given to Children's Teeth ;
Irregularities corrected and deciduous teeth pre-
served until the permanent ones make their
appearance.
.eArA superior Dentifrice constantly on hand
Of8ce seven doors east Of the Bank.
January 4, l86s-ly
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House and Sign Painting,
WINE AND LIQUOR STORE,

MIDDLET0WN, DEL.
VNHE undersigned take this method Of notif.;-
i ing the public that they have opened q
WINE and LIQUOR STORE
In Middlctown, Del. opposite Davis Hotel,
where they have on hand u large and varied ass
sortment Of WINES AND LIQUORS, In bottles
and casks, which they offer on advantageous
terms to the purchaser, at Wholesale or retail,
E0" Also, q fine assortment of choice TOBAC-
co AND CIGARS. COCHRAN 4 DAVIS,
Jan. 4-6mo. .t.#
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A correspondent Of the Commercial says
about 100 houses have bcen built in Sea-
ford the past year.
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Co-Partnership Notice,

f ~ - S@@ S1SSS ~@@@H $NSSSSSt
r HAVE this day taken my son. T. W. BUcKE,
i with me in the Iron Foundry and Machine
Business, under the firm and title Of WILLIAM
L. BUCkE l. son.
Middletown, January l, 1868.
We intend carrying on the business and giving
to 1t the whole attention of experienced and prac
teal men.
Castings of all kinds, large and small, made to
order at short notice.
We keep on hand, and are manufacturing,
Plow Castings of every variety, which we will
sell, wholesale and retail, so LOW for the CASE
as to make it an object for dealers and farmers to
call on u.s. -
In our Machine Shop we have facilities for
doing work Of every description.
Particular attention given to Repairing Cotton,
Wooden and Agricultural Machinery, Steam I'm.
gines, and Mill Work gencnerally.
WM. l.. buckle d Son,
Founders aud Machinists.
VIM. l.. BccKR. T.w. BucKR
January 4, lS68-f
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OYSTERS. OYsTERsl

A LII lovers of good Oysters should call at G
IA Johnson's Oyster Honse, Catherine street
Middletown. Families and parties supplied a
$2.Oo per gallon. Don't forget the place,
g. J0HNS0N'S OYSTER HOUSE,
Catherine Street, Middletovn
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BOOKS FOR WINTER READING

NorE-Any of the books named below will be
forwarded by mail, postage paid, RECEIPT Of the
price attached TO each.
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Ghe cytliddletoun dJtanstript
M ,ssrnnYg,s WIN. NJ. vANDERFoRD.

Bv EEEN1sYs& wSL II. vANDERFoRD.
TERNs.--$2.oO per annum, payable in adednee.
Single copies five cents. s .i3
sApvEETIsIsa RATEs.--0ue square of ten lines,
81 for the first insertion and 70 cents for each
subsequent insertion. One square one year $40;
six months SO. For quarter of a column three
months So; six months Sl2; one year, with the
privilege of fur changes, $25; forihalfa column
$50. Fractions of o square TO be counted as u
square. When the nuinber Of insertions is not
marked, advertisements will be continued until
forbid, and charged accordingly. Obituaries
Published at advertising rates; Marriages and
deaths inserted free. Yearly advertisers must
confne their advertisements to their own business.
bse- All letters should be addressed TO The
MIDDLETowN TRASscRIrr, Middletown, Del.
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"reminiscences of the War;" will ap-
pear in our next issue.
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PARLOR STOVES.
FRANCIS TARONI

EFLANC10 1AES0NA
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
II public generally, that he has recently located
on the northeast corner Of Broad and Lake
Streets Middletown, and is prepared to do all
kinds Of
House and Sign Painting,
Graining, China CLOSING, Calcemining, Paper
Hanging, &c.
All work done with neatness and despatch.
He invites the public to give him call, as he
fatters himself that he will be able give satisfacs
ton to all who favor him with their custom,
All orders will be thankfully received and
promptly attended to.
January ll--6m
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GEORGE GRAY,
MULES FOR SALE.

A VERY FINE LOT OF YOUNG KENTUCKY
IA MULES, for sale at the Stablss Of L. r,
Davis, Middletown, Delaware. by
Jan 4-3ts /, 6, NEssLoR
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James III. Frazier, M. ID.
GLASGOW. DEL.

nFPICE at the residence of R. NJ. Black, ESQ
~ Offers his professional services to fhe public
Jan. d.-y.
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DIR. JULIEN ]. VANDERFORD,
Graduate OF the Pennsylvania College of
DENTAL SURGERY,
HAyING located in Middletown, Del. .@
IL respectfully announces to the publcot1b
that he is prepared to perform all operations per-
tanning to the practice of
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LIVERY STABLE.

TTORSES AND CARRIAGES for hire at The
L Stables of L. R. Davis Middetown Hotel,
The horses are safe, and careful drivers win be
provided when desired. Terms moderate. kp-
ply to TH0s. MURRAY,
Jan. 4.--y. At the Stables,
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For Sale.

II HAVE for sale about 800 cord of WOOD
l. (standing- timber) on my Levels Farm, i4a
a-half miles from Middletown, and two-and-a-
half miles from Townsend, both Stations ON the
Delaware Railroad. 4-- s1f
Any one wishing to purchase either Iof the
above will please apply to
WM, REYNOLDS,
.-y Newark, Delaware,
Or, JOHN \. REYNOLDS 4 son,
Jan Aim Middletown, Del,
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For sale by all Booksellers.
January 25.
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Jan 4.-y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-27
letter frOn1 Fauquier Co., Va.

letter 1rOm FauqU2or TO-, We.
Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette.l
FAUoUrER Co., Va, July M.-Our harvest
has been closed, and it is charming sight to
the farmer to look over his fields and observe
how thickly the shocks stand, and how his gar
ners will be filed with the kindly fruits of the
earth. The present prospects are, indeed,
very Aattcring; vegetables likely to be album
dant; fine crops of grass and stock OF all kinds
increasing. Considering the disadvantages un'
der which we labor, We are rapidly recovering
from the ravages and blighting effects OF the
late war. Truly, the Lord has blessed US
hope the merchants Of Alexandria will be
up and stirring, and not suffer the agents OF
merchants out Of the State to monopollze that
trade which properly belongs to your good old
town. Here, for instance, agents from Baiti-
more are industriousIy canvasslng the county,
and holding out inducements to the farmers to
secure their crops The Alexandria merchants
should do the same thing, and contend tor the
prize. They should not spare little expense.
They or their clerks or agents could travel over
this and the adjoining counties at not much
expense, and would be kindly received and en-
tertaned. They should not remain at town
or village, or merely visit the court houses on
court days. That will not DO. They must
traverse the country, and be active and vlgllant
In their work.
I have lived in Alexandria. am fond of her
people, and sincerely DESTROYS of her prosper
ity, and anxious to sec her trade and proapcrl-
ty revived. But enough Of this lJr the present.
Before I conclude, permit me to state that
we have lately been highly favored in having
one of the ministers of the gospel from your
town to preach for Us here. l refer to Key.
Mr.. L., of the Second Presbyterian CHURCH,
in Alexandria He has lately preached at Sa-
lem several effective sermons, assisting Mr.. Is.
who has charge Of the church here, and who is
highly esteemed and beloved. After hearing
him, I do not wonder that Mr.. Is. congrega-
ton would not consent that he should leave
them, and to learn that the members Of his
church are increasing in numbers, and that ar
rangements are OF foot to enlarge the church
edifce, SALEM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-27
EERGENlA NESNS

The appointment of Mr.. Whine as Colec-
tor of City Taxes in Richmond, in place Of
Wiganl, who could not give the proper securi-
ty, gives satisfaction. Mr. Whine is 4 native
of the North but is settled business resident
OF Richmond.
1t is said that a new Virginia invention is
on exhibition in Richmond, called a ''cocklc,
garlck and smut separator" which can per
fectly separate cookie from wheat without re-
gard to the size Of the cookie.
Norfolk felt healthy on Saturday little
shooting scrape, a fight, and loot-race, all on
one day. 1t all broke out In the Mayor $
Court, where the devil sccmsd to have been
let loose.
The Educational Association at Richmond,
after an interesting session Of several days, at
which able addresses were delivered, adjourned
on Friday last.