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Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

In the General NJ. Il. Conference, at Chi
cag0, on Friday, the report of the Committee
ON Lay Representation was presented. 1t re.
commends the adoption of measure and sub
mittcd plan providing for the admission of
one layman to the General Conference from
each Annual Conference, and providing for the
admission Of not more than thirty layman to
each Annual Conference 1t was ordered to
be printed, a minoity report was also present
ed by the Rev. S. NJ. Merrill, against lay repre-,
sentatOn, which was also ordered to be printed.
resolution has also been introduced con-
demnlng the use of tobacco and shutting out
from the ministry all persons addicted to the
the ~ Y. Tribune, we trust that the Rev. Mr..
bingham, who offered it, will draw up an
Eleventh Commandment to the effect that
Thou shalt not smoke, and will take imme,
date measures to close the Kingdom of Heav.
en- against all sinners who take snuff, drink tea
or coffee, play whist, checkers, coquet, or base
ball, read Scott's novels, or smile on Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
A CERTAIN CURE FOR MARRIED LADIES,

A CERTAIN CURE FOR MARRIED LADIES,
with or without medicine, from whatever cause, at
one interview or by mail, by MADAME REsrELL,
Professor of Midwifery. Over thirty years prac.
tice. Her INFALLIBLE FRENCH FEMALE
MONTHLY>PILI.S, No |, Price 81, or No. 2,
four degrees stronger, Price S., which can never
fail, are safe and healthy Office, No. East Fifty
Second Street. first door from Fifth Avenue, New
York City; or sent by mail. Her Circular, "Ad.
vice to the Married." especially for those whose
health or circumstances, forbid too rapid increase
Of family. Sent Free. mhlS3m.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

PRIZE FIGHT BROKEN UP.-On Saturday named
White and one named Carroll who had attempted
previous to have prize fight Baltimore prevent
ed and each held to bail in the of 81 to fight in
State OF Maryland to EktOn in the and walked
mikes into Delaware to have the "ml."
CarT0 eaped into the rOped announcing himself ready
for the fray To the astonshnen of White then
cared he would fight and nothing could induce him to
Phe ostensbe for this refusal the absence
Samuel COlyer whom he had relied COlyer with tho
party and proceeded three miles the Delaware when
suddenly he rcraced his steps and returned to Baltimore
next train.
Thus the affair given by White for the time at least
though he had much trouble and expense his
friends considerably out of pocket The friends of Carroll
disappointed they had anticipated and early
victory for their champion After much wrangng the whole
party tramped through and mud back to EkOn find
fresh accession friends had the second train in
the morning. This second party had reckless spirits
them and they had refused the conductor the
from Baltimore EkOn The conductor elegTaphed
Baltimore Deputy Marshal Gray and Chief Detective Crone
officers proceeded to EktOn in the afternoon train
When they dsembakd the fancy scattered rapidly and found
hiding places. 1t understood however police
had purpose to arrest except for breach of the
peace and everybody quiet and orderly and paid
everything they there difficulty. The whole party
quietly returned to Baltimore.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

MIDDLETOwN ITEMS The Tanscript says
the house Of Mr.. j. B. Fenimore came near be-
ing destroyed by fire last week A lady acciden-
tally set fire to some clothing in closet with u
candle.
The enterprising firm of Messrs, j. B. Feni-
more 4 Go. are erecting Steam Saw and Plan.
ing Mill, corner Scott and Lake Streets.
STRAWBERRY FEsTIvAL.-Th ladies of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, contemplate hold
ing Strawberry Festival, for the benefit of the
Church.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

A national BANK-One of tho chief
wants of Milford is National Bank with
capital Of 100000 to begin with. No commu-
nifty in the State is so inadequately supplied
with capital Now we only have branch of
the Smyrna Bank, which will supply very
limited amount of loans after Smyrna gets all
IT wants, But whenever the exchanges are
against this community and the money market
grows tight she will not loan dollar here. So
says Our Mutual Friend.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
COAL OIL! COAL ola!

The safest, best and cheapest OIL for Illuminating
purposes in the market We guarantee IT To he all
that is represented, and at less cost to dealers than
can be purchased in this, or the Philadelphia Mar.
kct. Give US call.
THOMPSON & CO.,
Wholesale and retail dealers Ia CoalO Lard Sperm
Whale and Lubricating Oils, s. w. cor. SECOND
and MARKET Sls., Wilmington, Del. [ap22-Iv1
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
N1EDIO AL NOTICE.

M EiJlC A l. NOTICE.
4'A Notlce IS hereby gwen that the Annual Meet.
ing OF the MEDICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE
wlil be held al NEW CASTLE. ON Secesd Tuesday.
('tD OF June, mex. at 10 OclOrk. A NJ A GENERAL
attendance Of The profession Is solicited
May 25, 1868. j. w. SHARP. Sec'v
P.S.-The Board of Medical Examiners Will also
meet at The same time and place Tor The purpose of
granting Licenses 10 those who NAV appy for Them,
70 Pfaclce Medicine and Surgery this State as the
Law requires. w SHARP
may<|-uHi Sec'y OF the Board.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

SHEEP KILLED. Thirty-six head of sheep
were killed the 18th inst, by dogs on the farm
Of Mr.. Samuel Mccall in Red Lion Hundred.
The valueOf the sheep and lambs killed.
amount to about $3.50. Some dogs also broke
into the smoke house of Mr.. John Mccall, by
scratching the dirt, thus undermining the
smoke, house, and stole two hams and a should
er.-Repu6licGn.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

A Grand Musical Entertainment was given
at the Camden NJ. L. Church, last evening,
under the direction of Prof. w. G. Fischer,
Of Philadelphia, assisted by Prof. Porter, a
blind pianist, and some of the best musical
talent in Philadelphia. Prof Porter played a
number of grand descriptive pieces, Battle
Scene, Scotch Fiddler, &c. The proceeds are
to be applied toward paying off debt incurred
in purchasing an organ for the church.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The new paper mill being erected at Rock
land, tor Iessup g. Moore, will be magnificent
affair, probably the most perfect in all its ap-
polntments and machinery of any in the coun-
try. 1t will be thoroughly fire proof aud viii
cost over 100000.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
30 per cent. Dividend

The PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co
OF Fhladel Pha' declared Dividend tf 50 per cent
January list. 1868 on all policies in force Derem5r
3lsl 1907, on the full premium paid whether on lbe
Lille or Endowment tables. Parties insured in lbls
company are requested 10 call on the agent DR. r.
CLAwsON SHlyrna, Del, and examine The annual
s'd'eheHl Vi DlNlueHuS. maV27
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

CRICUIT FEsTIvAL.-The ladies of Smvrna
Circuit will meet at the Parsonage on next Sat
urday morning, at o clock, to appoint tie time
for holding the festival which owing to the late
ness Of the season, cannot be held before the
middle of June
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

AN ETHIOPIAN CHANGING HIS SKIN.-Mr.
John Pratt, who resides on the farm of Mr..
Samuel NJ. Reynolds, OF this town, near Black
iStOn's Cross Roads, Kent county, Md has
negro man in his employ, whose skin, from his
neck to his waist is turning white. The process
has been going on about three years lie is
sad to present very strange appearance. ~
MiddLet0ton transcript.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

Hon. Willard Salisbury arrived at his home
in Georgetown, last week He was serenaded
by the band on Monday evening, and after en-
tertalning the members of the band, he made
speech.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

Passage Tickets from Europe to America.
either by steamer or sailing vessel, issued at
lowest prices. Drafts on England and Ireland
Tor sale III sums to suit purchasers, by John
McLear & Son, Bankers 6O7 Market Street,
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
FOR PRESIDENT,
Gen. U. 5. GRANT.

Edward G. Bradford, of Wilmington, has
been appointed member Of the National Re-
publican Executive Committee, from this
State. Washington is the Committees head
quarters
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The Village RrcorI of Tuesday, says Mr.
Marshal Walter, of West Chester, in ploughing
on his farm in West Goshen townships Chester
county, on the 18th inst, turned up an i'm
mense quantity of locusts. They were within
two or three inches Of the surface, and the
ground was full of holes lIcthinks there was
a half peck, which were consumed by his barn
yald fowls. These locu>ts were plowed up at
the site of an apple tree, which was standing
seventeen wears ago
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The government some time ago gave out
contract for extending the Breakwater at Lew
es, to the Ice Breaker, and y large force is now
employed in the work.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

President johnson had grand reception
at the White House, over the impeachment
failure. Every Democratic member Of both
Houses Of Congress called upon him.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

BUSINESS MATTERs.Joseph f. Williams who has been
chandzng in Kenton for time has returned SMYRNA
and taken the recently occupied by John
Street.
Mr. Cosen has moved into h shoe store,
street recently occupied by H. II. Parsons
Mr.. Parsons will into his jewery store on
Main
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

Don't forget to W ite for Wyatt & Garrett,
Circular Of Measurement, No. G2l Market St.
Wilmington, Del. iapi5,Ivi
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
POLITICAL ITEMS.

The Soldiers and Sailors National convvliDn met at Chicago
Wednesday last The delegates from twenty three States
formed IN procession and marched to Turner Hall where the
Convention organized by the selection oi GOV. Eirc
brief speech taking the chair congrtuing the country ON
being well represented by its fighting material Speeches
made by Gems awley IalStct SckleS others.
Gen Grant cuOgizcd by them all and the
denounced by of them. Gen. Grants WAS
received great enthusiasm. Extremely radical resolutions
were adopted Gem Grant declared the soldiers
for President No preference for Nicercsicnt expressed
The Mississippi Democratic State Convention did appoint
the National Convention, declared
probable that the Constitution will be rejected the
therefore be permitted to participate in the Presidential
election. Should necessity, however hereafter arise for such
action, the Executive Committee will appoint delegates.
AHoTHER NATIONAL CoxvENrIoN-A to- Washing
correspondent the New York Herald national convc-
tion is about be called Baltimore nominate an
independent ticket for President and Vice President.
EXPREsDENT PIERCE has writtena letter to say that he
will sustain Mr. Penlleon Mr. seymour Mr. Hendricks Mr.
Dootle, Gen Hancock, other whom the Demo
cratic Convention may nominate for the Presidency
Speculation Tonight is rife with regard to the probable nom
inees of the convention to in New York the July
The leaders of the Penron interest have here during
the past ten days taking situation and the friend,
Hancock in considerable have upon ground
compare notes and look the field from national stand
point Ardent admirers of Seymour, Hendricks aud Adam.
have also been here. such organized com
Washington correspondent to the Pla Ledger OF Monday.
The Chicago nominations and the platform attached thereto
have, during the past eight hours discussed 10y lead
ing representative assembled in this city ami the
verdict to the Grant and CoIfx nominations is the,
the strongest that could have been selected anon.
the hinst otle
Ledger Monday.
The Connecticut Legislature Thursday elected Ex
Gov. Vim. A. Buckingham United States Senator, to succcc.
James Dixon, whose term expires ncNt March,
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

RAN.The continued rainy weather has made the farmers
heart-sick Perhaps than halt of them have their
planted and what planted suffering or
the % days of the month that have passed only
without ran and than five and
sunsinng All the prophesies good weather fail Forty
days after Lent have passed. the has changed
the weather keeps on.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

Secretary Stanton sent letter to the Presi.
dent y sterdag afternoon, resignipg his position
ms Secretary of war.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
MARRIAGES.

~ by Iicy.WR McFarlane Tho,
H. Evans ani Susan Chclius all of SMYRNA. Del
NtlElI-MOnlE-On the 2lst inst. at the residence Of the.
pu' parents by Rev A. Hrnhousc, William n. Wright,
10 A. Adil" youngest daughter Charles Moore EsI all Of
Wilmington, Del,
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The best Brown Stout Porter and Old Lon
don Ale, for medical purposes, at G. w. STAN
dish's Restaurant.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
GOLD QUOTATIONS. STOCK. &c., lr,,a
Mcllear Il Son, Bankers, Wilmington, Del.
Quotatons. Nav ID. lsl.s AT 3 o,..l,,A:
CrOn's CoIaSfoot ssock CANDY.

Those suffering with COT CHS Will find the above
uneqnailed for Coughs Principal depot in Smy ma
Henry Bearne's Fruu and Conie"i ioHery establish
ment, Commerce street. Manuiactory
CROFT ~ CO., I27 INorfh Second Stretf,
ap22 I'm PuIIADEIpp
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
NEWARK MACHINE W0RKS
TnE DIAMOND STATE
'lElhpGghGr and UI9amap

We call the attention OF Farmers our Improved Diamond
STATE IhreSller and Cleaner, with double acting lrr rl
operation "i these machines Is such will warrant us
III those III want of TheshcrS and Cleaners to
ours before purchasing elsewhere. We manufacture sizes
No So c cy lmer No 2 80 inch cylinder No.
l"lcr are OF the best materials
warranted TO suit purchasers. Large small powers can M
used to drive them, desired Galvanized Sheet Iron s6
Tor Sieyes and shaker bottoms They unrqualed strength
uabtS ami ease OF running, doing their radly and
~ the best manner The machine is model simplicity in
~ and oneratlOn HHiNe price Of il much below
Others IN the market The double shaker separates all IN, %
from the straw; is wasted, the un> passed ms
cleaner The shoe be detached from shaker and he
machine used as Thresher and Separator alone.
Two anu three horse Endless Chain Powers
steel Rods and the Improved Link All the bearings the
wheels ARE steel making the
team AO' Lever Powers 10 Send for circular Address
CASHO 4 CO,
,,, ~ Newark Machine Works. Newark Delaware.
JOEL PCSEY, General Agent T1y279H,
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
THE, MARKETS.

Wheat, red, new 81 10 Beans. per bus. .... 4.G0
white 23G Potatoes, ncW, ,..... III
Flour, per bbl., from Side Meat, pen h.. ~
wapon... $li so Lard.............. &0
Corn, (whte) ncw,... I.l0 Hams. &c
" (ycllow) "... l.lj Coton Rags Sc per ID
mcal......... l.20 Sweet Potatoes , 40
Rye.............. l.6U Butter. ........... 81
Oats............... 80 Eggs per doz...... 20
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS-Fo Bed
Wheat 81. SO(u2.9O; White Wheat &@.Il.r
$@.4o Rye is selling at $l.70la I.72 + bush.
Yellow Corn. $I.25Hf I.2G. Oats So 9,,c.
Cotton 2l(n2Oc. per H..
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

FLY-Th"re is some complaint the farmers in this
section of fly the wheat. 1t mainly In crops
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

Alex. FAIRIES has the biggest stock of lurnilure
vcer brought to Smyrna.
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MISCELLANEOUS CIn JOTTIEGs.

"A large assemblage was present, yesterday
afternoon, nj the laying of the cornerstone of
the new Catholic church of st. Charles BoTrO-
nco, The newly consecrated Bishop, Right
Rev. DR.. UHara, conducted the services. The
work OF erecting the new church edidce will be
pushed forward vigorously. The cornerstone
contained COINS OF the present year, church
records, copies of the daily papers, and other
documents. Father O'Reilly, iOrmerly of the
Cathedral, has been appointed TO collect funds
ior The erection OF the new church.
The Italian Societies oi this city held Con-
vention on Saturday, at Jefferson Hall. Mr.. q.
Patronl introduced the delegates and Mr.. Ratio,
the President pro ten. The on7ention orga'
nzed oy electiDg Mr.. Ciarlo, OF OHIO, President;
MIR. Patfoui, of Philadelphia, Nice-Presldent
Mr. Massa OF New York secretary. Several
articles OF the proposed union were adopted
and alter taking tue name OF the Italian League
N the United states, at Z o'clock the COhYen-
tiOn adjourned.
The Democrats aud conservatives of the
Twentieth Ward held meeting on Saturday
night at Tenth and Master streets for the pur-
pose of raising Il hne American flag, haylup
inscribed on it the names OF the cand dates Tor
the offices of President and Wee President of
the United States, Horatio Seymour and Gen.
Frank =. Blair. Officers were chosen, and a
number CT resolutions passed.
--Rev. Robert f. Hill, eighteen years a mis-
sionaly III Africa, died in Philadelphia on
Thur,day morning, July 16. He was once a
slave in Virginia. For ten years he was mem
Der OF the Llberian Congress. Eloquent, earn
est, and courteous, his loss wilt be widely felt.
The funeral service VIII take place at the Shiloh
Baptist Church this morning.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
has directed Assessor J. w. Frazier, of the First
District, to educe his assistant assessors from
twenty-five to fifteen. There are now seven
teen divisions, and they are 10 be cut down to
ten.
Several of the Philadelphia German singing
societies lett the city at AN early hour this morn
lue Tor Reading, to attend the SHngerfest
which commences III that city to-day.
i Resolution Hose Company intend visit
ing Boston, leaving this city on the 2lst o
septem Der next. The carriage belonging to the
Company will be rebuilt, ana new cylinder o
hose placed upon the reel before leaving the
city.
THE Kensincton Hose Company havins
decided TO preserve their ambulance, have sen
It to the makers tor repairs.
The carriages of the Robert Morris Hose
and the southwark Engine Company are nov
at the shop Tor the purpose OF repairs,
The warrants for Hose and Engine Compa
nies. will be delivered to-day, By the Che
EngiI eer.
The keystone beat the Olympic Base Bal
Club on Saturday, the score score standing 25 tC
10.
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IMPROVEMENT OF oGDENsBURG HAIR.


sealed Pr posals in dnpllcste, will be received at
this office until u M. MON DAY August 10, 1868 for
deepening by dfesgipg the harbor OF Ogdensburg
NV York as to give Twelve feet OF waVer ~ the
lowest stage, In the following places, Wiz
eeCton ]. ON the ouLer bar across the channel into
The upper harhoT. nor theastely from the lighthouse
where about 1900: cubic yards OF hard sand Is esti
mated 10 require removal
Stcilop II. Between the bridge, the ferry wharf
and the Rome Railroad depot where, t. is est-
about $500 cubic yarCs ot very hard "harl-
pan" with gravel and small boulders, must be taken
out
All the material (Which will be measured I'm the
scows) must be dumped at least half mile below the
outer bar. In deep wa er, a. u point 10 be marked
The work n ust be commenced as soon AS possible,
and no later thsn ep l5 1865, continued as long as
POSSIBLE this eason, and completed by the 30th OF No
Vember. RG9
and separate contracts " Ill he mace for each
Bl must be Il. sde upon prin ed blanks. which can
be procured this Office fo- similar uues)
which mut be Properly filled up and signed as indl-
Gated. AL the information y ssessed at tnlS oitce
will be given sidders bt al iCshlg 10 contract are
particularly requested TO eIdniine at OgdCbTD bOre
SendHIg in tttir bids. &. h. BLUNr,
Lieut., OIL Engineers and BreveCol. U. S. A.
u. s. ENGINEER OFFICE,
OSwEGO, N. V. July "a 1858 got
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PROPOSALS.
A ssIsTANT QUARTERMAsTgRs OFfICL

A SsIsTANT QUARTERMAsTsRs OFffCE
IL v,.,,,,.,. LINcoLS DEror'
sseo sIe PsqpSs"s r. ,s WI y, BE- received tn Office
This depot OF he following articles VIZ = N'' ."
llIo one hundredl Horse Brushes, each.
80 eeGbiriy SIX Ihest Locke. Per dozen,
10 (,ne bundred) Door Locks ara Kn,b,
Y { welveJ sick les. each.
20 twenty hvel gallons Alcohol per pound.
o. my pounds Borax per gallon.
% SO ge S3ye bbTnSdTed PGands Gssss 50 per pound
lzUwelveJ Carpenters Peucils, per dozen.
q ~ ATTY lou scythe Stones, each.
RunSItd WV "TTS@s BTahelp per ssSS SS.en
2iGwenty.iourl "a paiot srushes, etcn.
9ticuJJ Grind tohtt and fixtures, esc6. cn.'"'
l2uwelvtJ GA,den Hoes, each,
6plHl scyshes, each.
esEl - 90 Sneahes, each.
g {ny ntyy' los lbs Inrome esesn est,G% per-
500 Ii 1tbree IN hu6Srsd ibsy Iie Crease per To-
bOthnS) IDS q ue (lrlshl -,.
6(slx) sides Birdie Lea her, per SIDE,
700 two ihousand) los. White Lead, tLewIs)
20" Ctwo thousand) lbs Cot Nails, 100, per keg
oS l%S {dns lt' t6onSaS5s en hsRaTssq5 .o'' a g.
2GwOj ebp. Coal on. per gallon.
b6s Sp nsssS hpsssd D S bSsG bs"S per sson
(onej barrel Meats Foot Oh, per gallon.
800 tbgee hrnc5edl & a. lbs & pT,'g %s per 10; no., IN
IS tlweniy .fyeJ lbs Hemp lwIn- thesvy) per Id.
wG} SsTres TSTpepvyne % per Ss1 SsIop Ssilop
5Ctive} ies. b aeE Wax: per IL.
Prop sa from dealers in the different articles
sDecIied are Invited. The articles must be o. the
be delivered within six day OF the plance
PfCposas to be made in duplicate, and addressed
BY order OF Brevet Brigadier General ]. c. Meier.
rtp, Deputy QnartermssteT-GeIerslU U. =. A, Chief
Quartermaster DeIot OF Washington. ,,ryr
7l5et Bvt Col. and a a. q M ., 5, A.
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OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
Office No, lO4 5. FIFTH street.
PHI a

PHILADEL PHIA, July 10, 1868
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed propo ais viii be received the Office of
the Chief Commissioner of wavs until 10 O'CLOCK
NJ. mon DA Y, the 9th inst, the construction
Sewer the line OF ChesDut street from second
Front eets he Constructed OF bricks, circular
in with a clear inside diameter OF three feet,
in accordance with plans and specifications to
be prepared by the Department OF Surveys,
with such man. holes as may be directed by the
Chief Engineer aud Surveyor. The under.
stsndIng TO be that the Contractor shall take
bills prepared against the property fronting
on said sewer to the amount OF one dollar aud
side of the street as so much cash paid; the baance
limited by OTdinai ce to be paid by the City.
When the street Is occupied by city Passenger
Railroad track the sewer shall be constr ucted along
side OF said TRACK in such manner as not to obstruct
interfere with the safe passage OF the cars thereon;
and claim for remuneration hall be paid the Oou
tractor by the Company using said track, specified
in A ct of Assembly, approved May 8. 1866.
All bidders Invited to be present at the time
and place OF opening the said Proposals. Each pro
possi will be accom- panied by certificate that bond
has peen filed in the Law Department directed by
ordinance May %. 1860. " the lowest bidder shall
not execute a contract within five days atIer tine
work is awarded. he will be deemed as declining,
and will be held liable on his bond for the difference
between his bid and the rext highest bid. Specifca-
tions may be had at the Department of surveys,
which will be strictly adhered to-: ->
MAHLON n. DICKINSON,
7173t Chief Commissioner of Highways
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DRowNED.-An inquest was held Saturday
uUon the bodies Of Bernard Gallagher aged ten
years, aud X. II. Kroger, aged ten who were
drowned on Friday near the Point House.
Gallagher resided at No. 33i Monroe street, and
Kroaer at 312 same street.
Roger Kuilton, aged lwenty.elght years, was
drowned yesterday while bathing in Wissa-
hickon creek His body was recovered and
removed to the Wssahckon toll-gate house, on
the WissahCkon pike.
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On HIS TRAvELs.-A young mau represent
inc himself to be an agent and collector for the
house of D. Appleton & Co., New York, pub
hsrers of the Railroad Gnde, on saturday
Bother, manufa cturers of white lead, No. los
South Front street. and presented a bill tor $50
for advertising IN tue Guide. The hrm sus-
lodged information at the detectives office,
Officer John II. SteDheus proceeded to the
Messrs. Harrisons,' where be awaited the com
ing OF the stranger, who was to call at 3 p. NJ.
He arrived in time, check for the amount Of
the bill was given, and be gave receipt in full.
Then he was arrested. He viii nave hearing
to-day.