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Smyrna times., 1868-02-12
CORRESPONDENTS.
Written for the "Smyrna Times"
The Smyrna Benevolent Society.


While the mania of Festivals ragged all over the
country, it impossible for the citizens Of our
town to remain idle spectators. They soon became
interested in that plan Jf raising money, and each
church had them in quick rotation again, and again,
and appropriated their proceeds 10 the improvement
and furnishing Of their churches and parsonages.-
At length the idea was suggested by some gentle
men, that Festival should be held expressly for
the relief of the poor of our town. sIt was commu.
nicated to the ladies' God bless them) whose hearts
are in sympathy with sorrow and poverty, and
distress. And though the men may sometimes say
of them
10! woman, in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please"
They may GIDays say,
But. when affliction rends the brow,
A minislering angel, thou"
Not moment was lost. A general invitation was
given 10 the ladies' TO assemble At Miss c. Russels
The call was promptly obeyed, and large con.
course met at her residence, and her parlOrs and
hall were densely crowded. Here all denonina
tonal feelings banished, and only Gods call &c
| Remember the Poor, was the motto of the meeting.
| II determined, then and there, January 3lst
1867, TO hold Festival for their relief, Wednes
day and Thursday evenings, February 9th and 7lh
| Arrangen ents speedily made. and the FESTIVE
held at Wards Hall at the appointed time, and thu
handsome of S465 realized.
On Saturday afternoon, February 9th, 1867, th,
ladies' met again at Miss Russel's and organized th,
above named Society, each member of which wa
TO contribute a small amount monthly.
In looking the accounts, we think the dona
tons aud monthly contributions have increased Tho
fund derived from the Festival, TO near six hundre
dollars.
The Committee report having visited thirty-eigh
families, in which were at least one hundred ndi
viduas. Nineiy-fve dollars have been expended il
wood. Provisions have been literally, though no
| .f,ll. .f..I II e. -
been given aud twenty six pairs of shoes purchases
and distributed. sA
II has been objected. by some, that persons hav
bsen assisted by the Society whose cases we're no
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ERRORS OF YOurH-A GenlIeman who

ERRORS OF YOUTII.-A Gentleman who has
suffered for wears from Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay and all the effects of youthful indiscretion,
will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free
TO all who need it, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy by which he was cured
Sufferers wishing TO oft by the advertisers expe-
rence, can do so b. addressing, in perfect conf
dence, JOHN Is. OGDEN,
40 Cedar ST., New York.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

of the road. We are mistaken In supposlng
that we have the road completed to RldgeIy;
The debt resting upon the road In the shape oi
First Mortgage Bonds is so great that 1t would
swamp the road in very little while, and II
the payment of these bonds was demanded, il,
ouidation upon the part OF the company Wouia
be the inevitable result. If the people want
the road, permanently they must Ialse .uo
amount Of money necessary to carry on the
work. If they fail to do this, what IS already
subscribed will. must, and ought to be lost
and the control of the road pass into the nandS
of another company who, IN all proDaDllity'
would not consult the convenience or pecunla-
ry interest of our people.
Land Sales. B. T. Biggs has purchased
the Joseph Palmer farm, in the upper district
) of Queen Anne's county, containing 20 acres
price $4,000. Also the holland farm. In the
same county, containing 100 acres, pnce S',-
500.
VIM. S. Cleaver of ST. Georges Hundred,
DEL, has purchased of Samuel Rodgers, a
farm of l44 acres, in Cecil county, Md, iol
$l6,0 600.
THE QUEEN ANNEs r. R.--The breaking
0 of the first ground on this road took place al
/ MllingtOn, on Thursday last, under the aus
! pices of the Masonic order OF the town.
!, grand procession took place, headed by one
s of the brass bands of Smyrna, followed by the
e Masons the NJ. E. Sunday School, and citi
|, zrns A triumphal arch was erected, unde
l. which the earth was thrown up by Col. Lem
e Roberts, and sprinkled with corn, win and OIL
>, bv the Masons. Speeches were made by Lloy'
y = Tilghman. Pres. of the Co., BENZ. L. Blggs
Col. Roberts and Gen. Geo. Nlckers. From
two to three thousand people were present.
~~-
Forty or fifty ladies of Burrillvie, r. l.
the other night, wined, had a sleigh ride t
Wo0nsocket, dined, and paid their bills, en-
tirey unattended by gentlemen.
If you want handsome Foot Mat, such as Coco
or other kinds, go to Prinrose's
It is rumored in Charleston that Gen. Car
* by is to supersede General Meade, and tha
= General Sickles is to return to the Carolna
h. The only place where you can find an assortmel
rs of Carpets is at Primrose's.
:. 1t was rumored in Washington, Monday
~ that Hon. Chas. Francis Adams has reSigne
ne ne his position as Minister to England.
#. A baggage car and its contents, including
corpse, were burned, on Wednesday, on Il
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Rallroa
The Conservative Convention Of North Car
lima has appointed delegates to the Democra
ic Presidential Convention.
, Banking House Of John McI.ear & Son, No. g.
- Market ST., Wilmington. 5-20s lO 40s, 1-30s al
" ~ all other good securities bought and sold. Del
y ware Stale Bonds, Delaware K. Z. Bonds, BaI
v Stocks bought and sold on commission. Drafts
- New York and Philadelphia ISSUED.
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SEIZURE OF ANOTHER STILL.-Mr. Frank
A. Taylor, U. S. Asst Assessor, and two Off
GERS, seized a whisky still on the premises ol
Mr. Coyle at Brandywine Springs, last Thurs
day evening, which they brought to Whining
ton. They also destroyed quantity of whis:
XIV and molasses mash. The man who rented
from Mr.. Coyle and carried on the illicit bust
ness suddenly disappeared and has not been
arrested
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TO CONSUMPTIvEs.

The Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON will send free
Of charge)IO all who desire il the prescription with
the directions for making and using the simple remedy
by which he cured of lung affection and that
dread disease. Consumption. His only object IS TO
benefit The afflicted and he hopes every sufferer viii
try this prescription. it will cost them Iothing.
and may prove blessing. Pe0se address
Raw EDWARD WILSON,
No. los South 2d ST., Williamsburg, N. Y.
II you want Oil Cloth for Floor or Window, 60 TO
Primrose's,
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

TEMpERANcE.-A Temperance prayer and
experience meeting was held on Monday even
ing last, in the Presbyterian Church. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. VIM. B. Gregg,
who opened the meeting with very appropriate
remarks, stating the order of the exercises
to be singing, short speeches, and lifting OF
their hearts in prayer to God for His blessing
upon the cause of temperance. Remarks were
made by Rev. John Mccoy, DR.. VIM. Cum
minis, Rev. VIM B. Gregg and I. o. Ayres.
All things considered, the meeting was sue
cess,
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CHARLES M. NEAL.

CHARLES M. NEAL.
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND PROCTOR IN ADMIRALTY,
Office 224 South Fourth Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Special attention given 10 all matters relating ts
vessel property. Oct24.sm
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

ALLEGED INSANITY OF Mrs. LINCOLN
Private letters received from Chicago state
that Mrs. Lincoln j, u-ane beyond all doubt
She recently sold all the furniture in her house,
and has two old men as body guard, believing
she will be robbed and murdered. Her mania
is for selling, and dread lest she come to
want All her friends are said to be consciou.
of her mental condition, but think, so long a:
she is harmless, her removal to lunatic asy
lum would increase her deraugement.-Bos
Herald.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

BRUTAL OUTRAGE.-A negro boy, named
Aaron Conner, from Is 10 l6 years ofage, COM
mitted a rape, on Wednesday afternoon last,
upon the daughter of Mr.. VIM. Giles, near
Armstrong; Corner, as she was returning from
school. lie was arrested by two young gen.
tlemen in the neighborhood, brought to this
mitted him to New Castle. whittier he was st, IA
ken by Constable Lane. The victim of this
outrage, we understand, is only about twelve
or fifteen years Of age.-AiddLetOUH Tran
script.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

GRANT CLUB.-A Grant Club was organic
ed in Wilmington last Wednesday evening by
the Republicans. The officers are: President,
Howard NJ. Jenkins. Vice Presidents, DIR.
VIM. d. Nolen and Major D. H. Kent; Cor
responding Secretary, Frank A. Taylor; Re-
cording Secretary, d. W. Taylor.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

CHURCHES The Episcopal Church, of this
town, has organized juvenile choir
The organ of the NJ. +. Church, wor king
rather badly, was examined day or two since,
when it was found that the mice had taken up
quarters therein. A number of the pins were
eaten off and about pint of peanut hulls ta-
ken from the music board. 1t is being repair
ed by Mr.. j. V. Smith.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

THE LIBRARY. The Board of Directors of
the Smyrna Library Association have leased
from G. W. Cummins, Esq, room on the
second floor OF Cummins & Rasin store, lover
Stockly Bro. S ofice) on Main ST., to which the
Library will be removed on the first of March.
The room is to be neatly papered and fitted up,
and will make very handsome reading room.
The location is the most central that could have
been selected, and the removal may prove a
great benefit TO the Library.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

MuLEs.-The Middletown Transcript, speak
ing of the extent to which mules are used il
that section, says: " Since the 10th of Janua
ry, l22 have been sold at Davis stables, in this
town, at an average of $I7O piece, making
the aggregate sum of $40, ,740."
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

A terrible fire at Chicago, week ago, de-
stroyed property valued at about three millions
OF dollars; and, while the city is dangerously
built Of wood, demolished its finest brick and
iron structures. But, great as the loss is, it
will not long be felt in the driving business Of
that energetic city The real estate trade new
er languishes there. The transfers last yeai
amounted to $4,000
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

REMARKABLE WINTER.-A gentleman in
forms us that the ground has not been entire
ly clear of snow for sixty-eight days. Another
informs us that we have had Dut one week OF
thawing weather during the winter, which was
lust after Christmas.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

FATAL AccIDENT-Ja acob Allen, of VIII
mington, was crossing Shellpot bridge about
one o clock on Saturday morning, when he was
struck by locomotive and precipitated through
the bridge, causing instant death.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

NoTIcE.-A quarterly meeting of the Kent
County Association Of Good Templars will be
held at Wyoming, on Wednesday, February
18th, 1868, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. Members oi
the order are invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

THE ROADS. 1t rained on Sunday and froze
on Monday, causing the roads and streets to
become a sheet of ice, in which condition they
still remain. We have heard Of no serious ac-
cident from falling.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12
INFORMATION.
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Information guaranteed 10 produce a Iuxurianl
growth Of hair upon bald head. or beardless face
also, recipe for The removal Of Pimpes. BlolCh hes
EruptOns. etc. on the skin, leaving The same soft
clear and beautiful, can be Obtained without charge
THos Y. CHAPMAN, Chemist.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

Messrs. James and Abel Taylor, of this town
are soon to start an iron foundry in Dover, un
der the firm of Taylor & Son.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

extremely necesstous. We think the visiting COM
mittee. who are our am0ners, and upon whose
the Society depends, are the best judges OF
the recipients of their aims. They visit them at
their homes, aud are made acquainted with facts,
that other visitors might not know. There are
some worthy people who apparently may not need
assistance, and yet at the time, may besuter-
ing for some of the necessarIes OF life.
1t has been said that some families have been as
sisted whns husbands and fathers spent their earn
ings in ardent spirits. Shall onr visiting committee
pass these Nretched abodes where the wife has not
only poverty TO contend with, but its most hldeons
form? Shall they step into the next neighhors and
bestow their aims only where virtue and poverty
dwell together? When the suffering wife of the
nebriate ascertans that her neighbor, WHO has not
one.half the misery that she has to contend with,
has received assistance and she passed by unheeded
may she not well say
Neglected, forsaken,
Dark hours roll by
Forgotten, and irIendless,
Why should not die?
| II, in some cases, they have rendered assistance
| to the ungraieful and unworthy, how much better
that it should happen so, than that they should neg
| lee the worry!
It has been frequently said AMI believed, that sc
much suffering would not be if the subject were no
| in provident and indnlant. This, no doubt, is ap
pcabe to many. But when Winter is upon them
|
shiverngv every crack Of their apartments, and th'
earth is frozen and covered with snowy carpet
and the stove cold and the embcrs nearly extingnlsh
ed, it is time to read lectures, but to obey tn
plain Scrptura injunction, "Give to him that ask
eth Of thee. and from him that is needy turn n"
away" We think it may be said of our Commit
tee that they
"hre alive to every tender feeling,
To deeds Of mercy ever prone;
The wounds Ocpain and sorrow healing
With soft Complssions sweetest tone.
mo proud delay, no dark suspicion
Siints the free bounty Of their heart;
Thcy turn not from the sad petition,
But cheerful aid at once impart,"
As the Society proposes holding Festival for tll
benefit of the subjects for which il was founded the
earnestly solicit contributions from the ladies' an
gentleman of this town and vicinity to aid in mall
ing the Festival Money or provision
will he gratefully rcelved.
The Society does not identity itself with any rel
gous sect or political creed neither does il cxclud
gentlemen from membership; but is funded upo
the broad platform of Christian henevOlence to su
lering humanity, irrespective of creed or color,
r A MEMuER.
Smyrna Feb. llth, 1863.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

EXHIBITION The Smyrna Landing Sunday
School will give an exhibition on Thursday and
Friday evenings of this week. Tickets for sale
by Phillips & FAIRIES and l. D. Hamilton
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

Some one broke into Thos Slaughter's meat
house, Dover, on Sunday night, and stole a
quantity Of meat. An effort was also made to
enter Jas. Evans' four store.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday a
terRoOn, by JOS. II. HoFrEcKER. Editor and Pro
PrietOr, al Smyrna, Del.
TERHS-SuUscaIPTIoN,-- year, $500 in aa.
Saaee, or $3.50 if not paid till end Of the gear
paper discontinued until allarredrsare P0id-Only
at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS ,o be inserted at the rate Of Seuer
Cents line for the first insertion; subsequent IN
ssrtioas 81 cents. A liberal discount made
9narterty, semi-annuaI and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

THE ACADEMY. The new proprictors arc
about completing negotiations with parties to
take charge of Smyrna Academy. Further
particulars next week
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STATE AND LOCALS.

LEVY CoURT APPOINTMENTS tebru-
ary sessions of the Levy Court OF each County
has been held New Castle, Dover and Geo.ge-
town, respectively, and the following appoint
ments made by each:
Nelo Castle County.
TsTreasurer, Mark Cleayer; Colleectors-B
DIVINE Hundred-Robert j. Handy; Will
mington---We District, John W. Griffith ;
Easton District, Edmund Provost; Christiana,
Thomas Kinsey; Mill Creek, VIM. B. Ochel-
tree; White Clay Greek, Jesse G. Russell
New Castle, George Allen. Pencader, Johr
w. Denny Red Lion, Penton Belville St
Georges, Mark L. Hickman Appoquinimink
James H. Wood; Trustees of Poor, Edward
Bringhurst, Brandywine Thos. S. Merritt
ST. Georges; Isaac Stats, AppOqulnlnk ; AT
torney, VIM. G. Spruance; Jail Physician
Charles E. Ferris.
| Kent County.
Andrew ]. Wilson was reelected Count
Treasurer, and the following gentlemen appoln
ted Collectors:
William Hutchinson, for Duck Creek Hid.
VIM. r. George, for Little Creek Hundred X
G.. Walker, for Dover Hid. Isaac Gooden, TO
Murderkill Hid. r. H. Short, for Mispilo
HID; VIM. d. Fowler, for Milford HID. Tn
court also appointed John G. Carson. of DO
yer hundred, and VIM. Slay, of Murderki
hundred, Trustees of the Poor, and DR.. r. ?
Jump, Jail Physician.
Susser County,
John L. Colborn, County Treasurer. Co
lectors-Cedar Greek, Samuel ?. Collins
Broadkiln. Wallace w. White; Nanticoke, Ed
ward I. Ford; Northwest Fork. Jacob c
Kinder; Broad Creek, VIM. IAWindsor ; Dag!
boro, Thomas Short; Baltimore, Stephen I
Collins; Indian River, jesse B. Stevenson
Lewes and Rehobeth Samuel Lingo; George
town, Bayard MackliD.
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THE LOAN FEATURE
DELAWARE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Directors Of The Delaware Mutual Lile Insur
anee Company, believing that It's members no: only
ehIliled receive all The of premiums p"ld
assumed ny he;n in the shape aud under the me of
dividends but they enIIlled To ali The OtGeIIs
whiSh The large aCcumulaIIUns of n Life Company can
cOnler have determined TO incorporate lie following
feature INTO Ills plHn VIZ:
When The accumulaIIOu Of funds from premium re-
ce ps. shall be sufficient meet ordinary iUsse..
the shall be loaned, lie hIghes bdLer, The
oliOwing terms
FiRsT.-M Money shall be loaned 10 Policy holders
only.
SECoxD-No member shall borrow more than the
amount Of his Policy.
ThIRp-Hhe Policy will he taken security, but
only actual value, lis Surrender value, the
bal1nce must he amply secured by satisfactory fTst
Mortgages on Real Estate. The Board cf Director
shall he the ud 2es OF the suCIeHcy OF such security
FOURTH In the event of the death OF the member
whum such loan is made. il shall he applied TO the
payment of his Policy.
FIFTH Money loaned, shall he called in only IN
OF extraordinary losses AMI then sixty days no.
Iics shall be given, and the loans Longest out shall be
the first called and not Than one fourth OF any
one loan shall be called IN at payment. unless a
larger proportion shall be lndspensahlv necessary -
Thus giving the borrower III. probable Use OF The
n Oney during his lie. II he chOuses ~ Teinn IT,
SIXTH-ln the member To whom money is
loaned, shall fail to pay the interest agreed upon, or
shall allow his Policy 10 lapse for non yment Of
premiums then the loan shall be Withdrawn.
SEVENTH Every member Of The Company shall he
notified when funds be disposed Of IN this man
ner and bids shall be received by sealed proposals
| Read advertisement Of Company in an0lhrr cOlu mn
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

CIRCULATING LIBRARY--Wm. Mcdaniel i
making arrangements to start q circulating Ii
brary in Dover.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12
CHEAPEST CARPETS in PHILA DELPHIA
AND WuERE TO RIIY THEM

AND WHEKE To Do HEW'
Almost e~ery one has heard UI EVANS CHEAP CAR
PET STORE. where you buy your goods l"wer than
nj anv other establishment. aud make your selections
from one of The largest aud finest stocks OF
BRUssELs THREE Ply. INGR.IN, STAIR and RAG Car
peIs nII. CLnTIIs MATrINGs. WINDOw SHADES, &C.
We are selling CarpCIs Two yards wrdr only 81 CO.
Dont buy without examining our iOw prices, AID be
| certain that YOU gel Ini0 the right si"re
JOHN NJ EVANS,
mr6 2m No. 3l7 ". 2d 81 ahove Vine
| and directly nppnsile Wood ST., Phliad'a.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12

DEAFNESS, Blindness. and Catarrh, treated with
the utmost success, by Dr. J. IsAAcs. OculsI and
Aurist (armeriV of Leyden Ilulland,) No. sos Arch
Street Philadelphia. Testimonials from the most ra
liable IN The city and country ean be seen at
his office. The medical faculty are invited 10 ae-
company their patients he has he secrets IN hit
parcilce. Artificial eyes in ,eried without pain. Nc
chargesmade for examination mySly.
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T. GREAT FEVER AND AGUE AND Z
PEPSIA CURE.
Eishlep's Herb Biteers

Has cured more Diseases communities Wit re il is
known, than all other medicines comb ned; ard IL
kent IN every family. Il Is The Only Remedy that
Really PurIies the Blood and has never tailed IN
caring Dyspepsia ami Kidney Affections.
As general remedy 10 build up shattered and
broken down constitution nothing can equal II.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
MISHLER'S GREEN Label. HERB BlT'TERS.
Is n specific for Scroluia, Old Running SOres.
Rheumatism and Secondary ami Tertiary Syphilis.
A Specific for the Errors Of Youth,
Sold everywhere. Jan22.'m
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

9T We tave bnt little confidence in The trumpei
tOngned statements of the prOprieOrs Of advertised
medicines generally, bot are forced TO concur III
the opinion uniformly expressed by all who have
used PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER. that It Is very
va IuahIe Article. .!and one that II would be well Tor
every household t. have at hand, in case Ot bruises
tcais burns dIarrhea dysentery cholera, teVeF ana
ague and the host OF diseases, external and internal
which Is ada pied to cure or alleviate No arlcIe
of medicine ever attained To such popularity and
extensive diff si0n II has penetrated To every part
even the most remote, Oi The known world. bearing
with il its healing influences more potent than those
Of the splcesOG "AraDy the bles." We are informed
by our principal Druggists that they sell more OF hs
article for expectation than any or all Others, and that
the demand is constantly increasing Salem Observer
GrLADIES TRUSSES. SUPPORTERS. ELIAS
tic Bandages, Belts. Stockings. Knee Caps, BAN
NINGIS u THIGHS Braces, Spinal, Shoulder and
Erector Braces, Light French and German Rupt1re
Trusses Syringes. in great variety, &C.,
at NEEDLES"
TWELFTH Street, First door below Race, PHILA
DELPHIA. Crhis Department is conducted Exclu
svey for Fema and Children, by competent LadI
and The stock is adapted 10 their Special Wants)
adjusting Mechanical Remedies. we combine
correct construction, with ease and COmlnrt!
&. II. NEEDLES
Professional Adiuster Of Trnsses, &C. :.
Corner OF 18th and RACE Streets, PHILADELPHIA
may som
Smyrna times., 1868-02-12
Written fDr the Smyrna Times
Smyrna Circuit.

Smyrna, Feb. llth, 1868.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1868-12-19
State Of LOuisiaM;l
@"- PARISH COURT
PARISH OF ST.. JAN
Succession Of the late 1Afogene Bourgeoi.

Succession Of the late 1Hfosene Bourgeois.
By virtue of an order Of sale dated l4rh
December, 1863, to me directed by the Hon.
orable the Parish Court Of the Parish Of 81.
James, will offer at public sale and auction,
on the premises, on q
THURSDAY, the 2l.t day of January, 1869,
at II O'Clock A. NJ,
the hereinafter described tract of land, TO viii,
lo,-A certain lot Of ground, situated in the
Parish of 81. James, on the left bank Of the
Mississippi river, at about six,y.seven miles
above New Orleans, measuring one arpen,
and one sixth trout on the rivee by forty
arpen's in depth more " less, bounded
above by The property of Emile Le,ulle,
and below by tina, of Euphemon Leblanc,
now belonging to Cesar Por,a.
2o.-One undivided third of a sugar house on
the said property, several buildings, one
horse, one mule, one snlky, one gun, and
sundry movable articles.
TERMS-CAsH on the spo, in legal
currency.
S. THEREOF,
Sheriff.
Parish of ST. James, December 10Th, 1868.