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Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26
Original Artitlcs.
Correspondence Of The .Hddidown Transcript.
NOTES OF TRAVEL,

Mr.. EDIroR To man of culture and
powers of observation, the benefits of trav-
ell are of the highest Importance. The
new phases of thought in politics, in re-
ligion,. and in all questions of social
science, which are presented for the con-
sideration of the traTclcr, give an expan-
sive, cosmopolitan character to his mind
which renders him the enemy Of bigotry,
sectionalism, and the petty preiudices and
icalousies which provincialism generates.
Moreover travel and association with peo-
pie of other sections teach us to give up
many of the false ideas implanted in our
mind by partisan influences, and fostercd
by those who hesitate not to sacrifice truth
to advance their own personal ends. How
much better it would be for our country.
if the people of the two great sections, the
North and South, should intermingle with
each other, and by personal association
learn to understand each others peculiari-
ties, and in spirit of honor and frankness
to deal with each other as fellow citizens
living under the same flag and united to-
gcther by common interests? If fthis were
So, where would be the blatant politicians
and party zcalots who falsify history
and aistort the truth, to excite variance
and animosity between the different sec.
tions of our country with the view of de.
irving profit and position thereby? Likj
Othello their avocation would be gone
AS Nero fiddled while Rome was burning
so these men look on with complacency
while they behold the fires of politica
strife raging and threatening to destroy
the Constitution, and by slanders and mis-
representations they seek to strengthen
the cause of military despotism and t.
overthrow our civil liberties. We repeat
that a cure for all this would be found il
inter-communion between the people in thu
far-separated portions of our land. Ii
this progressive age, it is one of the bright
est signs of the times that facilities fo
travel are becoming so great that all part
of our country will soon be brought int,
close relationship, and it is to be hoped
that by reciprocal influences, the who'll
will be made homogeneous, and the diver
gent forces which are thought to be inev
liable in broad empire, will be effectuall,
ncutralzed. With this view, let us com
mend the Pacific Railroad and all such en-
terprizes as great mediums for uniting tn
people together in the bonds of amity AM
awakening a feeling of common interes
and fraterpal regard. These general obser
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A0ritultural department.

PRopAGATING New STRAwBEIRIEs.-
DR.. Seth Boydcn 50 wctl known as a suc-
ccssful grower of some remarkable varie-
ties of strawberries, sends us the follow
ing; "Thc strawberry plant is subject to
many variations from external causes,
which should be avoided when the highest
success is desired. The best varieties will
retrogradn if they arc neglected and cilok-.
ed with weeds, or grown too thick, or i'll
sterile soil, and will become an inferior
variety, requiring years of good cultiva-
ton to restore them to their original con-
dition. For new sitting the best plants
should be selected from healthy parents,
with large runners, and carefully handled
An injury to the plant is an injury to the
future crops. If the roots are broken or
tangled the plant will never fully recover.
The young plants should be set as soon as
they have roots sufficient to sustain them.
selves, and not want for water before they
have become firm in their place. New
land, or soil net much worn, is preferred,
and should be tronched Il foot deep under
the rows and layer of manure put Oh .Ae
subsoil or bottom of the trench. If the
soil is heavy and liable to dry hard, a small
quantity Of fine manure should be added
and well mixed before the trench is filled.
The roots should not come i'll contact with
much strong manure, but after the plants
have become firm they may be literally
top dressed"
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KEEPING POULTRY IN ORCHARDS. Some
farmers make it practice to keep their
poultry in their orchards from early in the
spring until cold weather sets in. A
picket fence should be built around the or:
chard high enough to prevent their flying
over, with a suitable house, pr shed, in
one corner of the yard to shelter them at
night. thus situated, the poultry will
thrive and prosper, keeping themselves in
good condition, and the increase in eggs
will be greatly augmented and their USE
fulness and valu enchanced to their own
cr at least, on account of the thousand
myraids of insects, WHICH they naturally
destroy.
The immense number of insects and
worms that are injurious to trees and fruit
which fowls will destroy, when kept with
in an inclosure in this way, will more than
repay the cost and labor of building the
fence. By keeping them inclosed in an
orchard, and the CONTINUAL seratahipg
which is done by thom will prove advan:
tagcous, both to the soil and trees them
selves.
We do not offer these suggestions as be-
ing practicable in all cases but it has pro.
ven itself profitable to confne fowls in the
manner as above stated.
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by N. n. L.

Mourn all We groves, in deep Plutonan green,
Let sighs be heard where joyful songs have been
Let monrnful stock-dovcs thro' the woods com.
plain
Who never hope to see their mates again,
Whilst hollow winds through pny forests blow
And fall the saddcning accents as they ilow
Ie Whispering echoes too, prolong the moan,
Fair Abia's gone, never to return
Throw of yoor gay attire yG blooming maids
With sable Grape cnwrap you pensive heads,
GOuI lovely frames in docful mourning dress
And your heart-rcnding sorrow thus express
And sigh along the melancholy shore,
Fair Alba gone, and to return no more.
In days of yore, so wcpt the Hebrew maids,
For Jepthas daughter through wild mountain
shades,
When she, sweet maid, did all her charms resign
4 sacrifice at supcrSttion's shrine,
We bcauteOus flowers, droop your fragrant head,
And pine and waste and crumhlc on your beds
And whilst you fade and languish and decay,
Let Jersey rivers weep themSclve away,
Ye'murmurng brooks assist the pensive moan
Fair Alba 5 gone, and never to return.
Soft village maids shall never fondly come,
To strew sweet flowers around fair Abas tomb
No mourhtul matrons o'er her grave shall weep,
Fair Alba slumhcrs in the brny deep,
Gracefully along the plains She lately moved,
by village swains, admired and beloved,
a virgin, innocent, a christian known,
Her virtue with superior lustrc shonc,
Who knew her best, endure the hardest cross,
With her fond Father, weep his heavy loss,
And in sad accents join the dolcful moan,
Fair Abin's gone, and never TO return.
OF all the youths that grace the country round
DcamOn alone her heart propitous found
Close by her side the faithful lover stood,
Till parted from her by the fatal flood,
The formidable wave came rolling on,
Parted and threw him to'ards the wished fo
But bore fair Abba further in the main,
Sudden She sunk and never rose again,
Full tides OF grief now swell young Dcamon
breast,
Tortured his mind and rohl'd his soul of rest;
lie ties about him the sad badge of woe,
And walks with solitary steps and slow
Thro' lonely groves and vents his fruitcss moan
Fair Abba 5 gone, and never 10 return.
So hapcsS Pctrarch wcpt the early doom
of lovely Laura, lost in vernal bloom.
Toned the sad harp HAT sott compassion moves
And told his sorrow 10 the silent groves.
CONSOLATION.
From the clear waves behold fair AHA rise
And soar triumphant to the bissful skies,
Where welcomed by the shining host above,
She drinks the streams of uncNhaustcd love;
Through the hcst fields of Paradise she rovcs
And hrcathcs the fragrance of celestial groves.
The dazzling spcndor OF the Eternal Throne
EncompnSscd with lis glorious rainbow zone,
Heavens awful Majesty in full glory placed,
Displayed TO view by smiling Mercy graccd,
Her soul approved, with sweet ccstatic bliss -.
She triumphs i'll eternal happiness.
Midd'efo~n, Delomqrc, 1916
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

TIE VALUE OF SoILrNG.-Soiling, or
the growing and cutting of green crops for
feeding stock, is thing that no fdrmer
can afford to neglect as by'alopting this
method any farmer may be able to keep
more stock, and in better condition, with
out so much injury to the laad as iE the
old way The crop usually relied on four
this purpose, is sowcd corn, which should
be ready for use as early as the first of
August, as pastlrage thcn becomes dry
and less abundant, and COWS will shrink
in their milk, unless the supply of succu-
lent food is kept up. Now, it is the prac-
tiee with many farmers to feed Immediate
ly after cutting the corn; but experience
has taught the writer that if the corn is
allowed to wilt for few hours after cut
ting, before it is fed out, COWS will thrive
better, and give IA better quality of milk.
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00lit and 4umor,

a Doctor was very much annoyed by
an old lady who always stopped him on
the street to tell him over her ailments.
Once she met him when he was in great
hurry.
"Ah see you are quite feeble" said
the doctor. "Shut your eyes and show
me your tongue"
She obcyed, and the doctor, moving off,
left her standing there for some time in
this ridiculous position, to the infinite
amusement of all who witnessed the funny
scehe.
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FOR DRILLING FERTILIZERS


in the State of Delaware, and Fast Maryland are
now prepared to fill orders for this justly ceebra-
ted machine. Having been improved by the New
Cast Iron Bottom, with thumb screws TO regulate
it in sowing the desired quantity, it remedies all
defects of the last year, and only needs IL fair
trial to guarantee success.
Farmers who have drilled their Phosphatcs by
its use, prefer it to all other Fertilizer Drills in
the market. 1t will SOW just the quantity you
want. 1t is adjusted so that damp phosphates
will not clogit. 1t is simple and not liable to
get out of order 1t may be attached to any
seed drill ordinarily used. 1t has been in use
only one season, and it speaks for itself.
READ THE FOLLOWING OPINIONS:
Rer. BSh0p Scott, says " / it, and use it.
Darm Sterdrt, ~ u. of Port Pen, Del. says
"This drill of Fosters is God-send to me"
Hrnry G. Walker, of McDonough, Del. says :
"It has proved very satisfactory, it does the
work very WELL with your improved adjustable
bottom, regulated by two thumb screws, you
have in my opinion perect mdchihc.h
Stringer i. Tinley, Jr. says: "I would not
part with mine for many times the cost of it,
provided could not get one made on the same
principle"
II. Mckee, of Mildlctown, Del. says: at ac-
ted admirably, the improvement invented by
yourself, makes the arrangement so simple, that
the dullest must he convinced of its perfection
and complete manner of working"
We also beg leave to refer to the following
gentlemen who are acquainted with the work
ing of the improved Bottom -Thos. +. Dilworth,
Joseph Clcavcr, j. ], Janvicr, J. Il. Williams
). f. Shacross, Thos. Cochran, Henry Jones,
Joseph Roberts, and JAS Budd.
We are preln rcd to put new bottoms TO drills
sent out last year.
Price Of New Attachment $50 90.
Terms cash ON delivery.
Please send your orders to Enos and Chcflins,
Odessa Del. Il. L. ENOS.
J. NJ. CllEFFINS,
JuI
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SHAMEFuL.-A very bashful young man
escorted an equally bashful young woman
home. AS they approached the dwelling
of the damscl she said, entreatingly, "Je-
h;e', now d' MT you tell nobody you beaued
me home" "Sary." said he emphatical-
ly, "don't you be afeared of that; I'm
jest as much ashamed of it as you are"
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SOLE AGENT, ut MIDpLETowN, for the KING
of Super Phosphates, viz MORO PHILLIPS,
GENUINE IMPROVED, The BEST Phosphate for the
money in this or any other market. The Price
is not reduced and neither is the quality of the
Manure. The retail price is $50 per ton-SG in
ton Of Phosphate isa small Item when we con-
slider that one extra peck of wheat to the acre. ut
present prices, will more than pay the extra SO,
applying the Phosphate nj the rate Of 200 lbs to
the acre. ! will guarantee it to make the extra
peck of wheat over any other Phosphate, and
also to make heavier growth Of grass after the
wheat than any other. 1t contains more No.
Peruvian Guano-less sand and less plaster than
some Others therefore has more strength.
That all have said in favor of Moro Phillips
Phosphatcis true, requires only one trial to con-
vince the most sceptical. ! would refer persons
in doubt to John p. Cochran, Esq. who fifty
tQHs each fall, or to VIM. Wood, or Wm. II
side by side with other Phosphatcs.
liberal deduction in price will he made to
cash dealers or consumers Of large quantities.
Of the Raw Bone PhoSphates Baugh's Com
mercial Manures have proved to be the best in
the market, Farmers should use the best, and
get their mpHpy back with compound interest
Phgsphates delivered free Of freight, at any
station on the Delaware Rail Road, or ut any
landing on the Delaware or Chesapeake waters,
in quantities Of tons upwards.
\ liberal deduction to clubs. Send in your
orders early.
AugustS, lSGS.-3m.
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A wag the other day asked his friend
How many kHqyes do you suppose
live in this street besides yourself" ''Be-
sides myself'' replied the other; edo you
mean to insult me ?" "Well, then," said
the first, chow many do you reckon in
cluding yoursclfY'
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A parsimonious sca-captain, answering
the complaints of his men that the bread
was bad, exclaimed, "What complain of
your bread that is made from flour ?
What do yoH think Of tie Apostles =?
They ate 'shew bread" made from old
boots and shoes"
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An ill-natured woman at Saratoga says:
"Some women dress to please each other !;
some to please mcn--.or rather one man,
for, as a general thing they despse the
generality of mems opinions on millinery /;
but the most dressy women don't dress to
please anybody-thcy dress to worry wo-
men,"
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vations have grown out of our experience
during the summer just past, it having
been our fortune, during that season, to
indulge in sundry mcanderings" in the
South as well as in the North. If the
readers of your sprightly journal are gifted
with great amount of patience, they may
spare few minutes, while I give them,
in loose, disjointed way, few notes of
travel.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

A clergyman lecturing to his female pa
rishoners, said =" BE not proud that our
Lord paid your sex the distinguished hon
or of appearing first to female after the
resurrection, for it was only done that the
glorious news might spread the sooner"
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The'clark of a cockncy church recently
made the following announcement to the
congregation: "You are desired to at
tend meeting in the vcstry, at four
o'clock, to consider on the best means of
eating the church, and 10 digest other
matters"
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You can keep a score Of heps aRd rear
chickens from them 9R Ave hundred
square yards. If it is not all grass, You
will have to supply them with green food.
They must llave green food aHI Dust. '''
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A young lady having asked a gentle
man why he didn't secure some fond ones
company in his voyage across the ocean of
life, replied that he would do so were he
certain that said ocean would be Pacific.
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A correspondent of the New York
World says that England is now paying
from e10 to 912 per cwt for hops-cqual
to 20 or so qeHts per pound in our cur!
rency.
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GoINo ON.-Seeing great crowd gath
cred in the street, a gentleman, meeting a
boy, SAID to him, is there anything go
ing on?" "Yes, sir" said the boy.
There's two things goin' on-you'rc 60
in ON and I'm goin' on"
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A correspondent of the Journal of Ag-
riculturc says that sweet oil administered
to horse with the bots, will effect a cure.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

Who was drowned in the Delaware while bathing
in company with young gentleman to whom
she was botrothcd, in 1916.
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A RARE CHANCE.

VNHE undersigned, being unable to obtain n
l. Dwelling House in this place, for himself
and family offers his entire Stock of Goods, at
private sale. The business has been and now
is improving. a. ". SPARKS,
August l5-u Warwick, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

Goldsmith must have been thinking of
the "Grccian bendp when he wrote :
when lovely woman stoops to folly"
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INDEX OFFICE, WARRENrox, VA,

Moro Phillips August sh 1863
of your Phosphate, and bought II ton, which
sowed on ten acres of wheat, also purchased
other Fertilizers, and put the same quantity on.
have just thrashcd my wheat, and delivered it
At the depot. hauled with two horse wagon
twcnty-four bushels at load, and the wheat
with your Phosphate ON it, weighed, the -
bushels, l49 lbs more than the other The con-
sequence is, you will sell this fall large guam
tiy in this ncighborhool rs great many have
come TO me for your address. Send me some
pamphlets, and will distribute them for you.
Yours, j. W. FINKS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

He that by the plow would thrive. him.
self must either hold or drive. '''"
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ATTENTION FARMERS

TNlluMAS 7. Enos and James NJ. CheiTins,
l. having purchased the exclusive right, for the
season, to manufacture and sell
Fosters Phosphate Attachment,
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26
E. r. COCHRAN,
DEALER IN
GRAIN, LIME,
FERTILILERS. &c.
RH: ! JJ1141-.o no1o-a.,o

Middletown, Delaware.
WILL pay the highest cash prices for al
w kinds Of Grain. Win sell Lime as low a.
the lowest. Will sell No.
PERUVIAN GUANO,
500 per Ton.
Ellis Fertilizer,
$56 per Ton.
RHODES PHOSPHATE,
$50 per Ton.
BAUGH'S RAW BONE PHOSPHATE
$50 per Ton.
BAUGHS CHICAGO BONE,
$50 per Ton.
Baugh's Chicago Blood Manure,
$50 per Ton.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-26

Mourn all We groves, in deep Plutonian green,
Let sighs be heard where joyful songs have been,
Let monrntul stock-dovcs thro the woods com
iInin
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FARMS!! FARMS!!

ODESSA, Del. July ls-2m
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THE NEW ORLEANS PsEUMArIs
PRoPELLINa COMPANY.

C. w. VALLEY having nde invention, BY which ears
vehicles may be propelled BY ~ ssE AIR.
and the utility and prssc.bty Of the having BY
practical aud Theoretical mechanics falls endorsed,
TINS inducing the belefh It's reasonably certain,
Just " further proposed
Stock Company for the parishes Of Orleans aud
Jsfeon for the Of full testing the and apply
Ing if 70 practical use In said parishes
The Csrs So ok Of said Campsny shall be 100 shares OF
s00 eaeh which g. w. valley lavender and Pasntec
in Ike manner SO shares retained BY the parties Who
developed the invention leaving only 3 shares
open for Subscription.
90 these so barrs the subscribers v be required 10 pay
the time Subscription. 70 Tomsfs
Of IS per share and each Of sad shares
WI be subject further assessment Of % on the call OF the
Directors II needed -. .... $500.
TferssRer no assessment shall ke made BY vote
Of thrre-oarths Of the stockhoder each voting psr
capita" - -,
e. ing OF the tnbsrbers called for Purpose OF
organization At Which meeting the voting shall be per
capita." thouf regard the amaunt Of stock held
ubTcrpfions will be the ocs Of r TOMAfls,
ESQ 70 q Commercial Place, where full inf rmstion can
be obtained
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LOsT--sTOLEN--FOUND.

CTOLEN-FROM MY RESIDENCE, ON THE NIGHT
- of tire 18th nst Promsory Mote by o. L james
order Tor Nine hundred Dollars, and Duo Bill.
drawn by VIM Wallace to order for One Hundred and
Ffty Dollars All hereby notified
tate for said bills. j. Pipckney Smith. ~
New orleans Feb 81. 1858.
r OsT OR sTOLEN-oERrtFICATE OF STOCK,
IL No. 33 in La Nari te Association. Notice Is hereby
given that shall in due time. apply for new certificate
T. SAL NON
II OsT-APPLICATI0N WILL BE MADE FOR THE
IL renewal Of the following Certificates Of Stock which
have been lost 90 shares Of the Bank Of America No l6
% Shares New Orleans jackson aud Great Northern Rail
road No 525 dated 18th April, ls5S-a In the name Of
r. Jones 10 Shares Of Union Bank o. Louisiana No.
1919 dated October Is 1852 in the Of RebeccA Raglan
wife OF Jesse r. Jones'
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r r. sARRAZINs
TOBACCO xANUFAoroRY.

Corner Chartres and Conu HreetA
M J. p sARRAZrN thankful for the patronage extended
him since the establishment Of his factory has constantly
his best ions increase bis reputs
ton and able the Southern states superior
article Of Iabcco for smoking In all sorts Of pack
ages suit the trade bis Of Chewing Tobacco
Pipes, Cigars, etc, 10 renewed By every arrival
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CENTRAL HOUSE. MAGNOLIA. MISS
= r. r os MILEs FROM NEW ORLEANS.


LINE OF TIE N. o.. JACKSON AND g. N. R.
This beautifully situated and connOdssss hotel having
entirely renovated newly painted and provided with nsr
furniture bedding ETC. and put in complete md perfect
order f0r Ths Tor families
who desire to seek health and passed There
Of yellow fever ehsierz At tns point
ign slttudeneuly the level Of the sea
giving pure ard wholssos atnosphe pare spring water
pleasant grounds o1 adng and hne shng In the
Tangpshoa Also and csld baths In tse House
Daily communications sroad and Telegraph wi the city
Orleans Of the advantages 20 be found here
To sportsman coaaty affords abundance Of game
and plenty Of fish Livery Stable wen Supplied
with horses srd carriages connected with the establish
nent; also large vegetable garden, furnishing daily fresh
vegetables for the tnbie The New Orleans sns Jackson
Railroad Trains arrive and depart daily and on and
Sundays excurson trains 10 and from Magnolia Fare BY
excursion half price Terms wil he moderate, and %
isnes remain the entire liberal az
rangement will be made ths determination Of the I'M
dersiened 20 make the Central House A FlRsT-CLASs
HOTEL all the comforts Of home be obtained.
HCHAs sNEDEs. Proprietor.
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CIsrKRN AND CARPENTERS WORK

The undersigned having removed from his old stand No 10
Camp street will pleased resolve ths orders Of his old
fisnds and customers a. Mr. Tayisrs iis Camp street
VIZ AYRES
Cistern Maker and Ckrpentsz
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
EOK sALE......-"............ SALE
ROBINSON & ASTON,
AGENTS, NO. "a COMMERCIAL PLACE
Improved Property.

Improved Property.
twostsry Brick Dwelling CarOndeet near Lafayette
street.
story Brick Dwelling Camp, between DelOrd and
T. os'oTy Brick Dryades. between Triton Walk and
julia street.
double Frame Cottages BaOnne between KratO and
Tia ia streets.
Double 0.story Frame Constance street.
wo-story Frame Dwelling on Euteps, between PrytAnla
and Coliseum streets
Old building handsome Lot Poymnia Prytsnia
TwostoFy r. arae House Chippewa Orange s.rest
Cottage corner Of rene and Barracks streets
Cottage Paluyra setween Rochebaye and Dorgenois
STREETS
Two-story Dwelling on Tonti st Peter
Cottage on Roman Bisnyfle street ..
Cottage Marikny Avenue.
Cottase jackson street.
q tiage Dry ades street.
Cottage on Clio
Cottage Liberty street.
Cottage fal oHdelet 20 eet.
Cottage on ST. Al drew street.
Iwo-ttOry St Charles street
Cottage corner Of Constance and Fourth streets.
Double two story House on Pfytania street.
Cottage on Constance street
Two double Cottages on Josephine street
Cottage Third and Dryades streets.
COTTAGE on Delachaise street
Two-sioy House on Delschase street.
Cotfage corner OF Paquemines and Berlin Streets
Ctttaae Chestnut street .
Cottage on Marengo near 81 Charles street
Tvostsry Brick House Clay AveAue, ST. Charles Raf
Cottage in Greenvile
Cottage and whole Square or Ground In Greenvilla.
Cottage IN OsrEollton-