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THE PARTING OF SUMMER.
BY MRS. HExANs.

Thou'rt bearing hence thy roses,
Glad summer; fare thee we'll /
Thou'rt singing thy last melodies
In every wood and dell;
But ere the golden sunset
OF thy latest lingering day.
D tell me DER this checkered earth
How hast thou passed away2
Brightly, sweet summer brightly
Thine hours have foated BY
To the joyous birds of the woodland boughs-
The ranges OF the sky:
And brightly midst the garden flowers,
To the happy, murmuring bee:
But how to human bosoms,
With all their hopes and fears
And thoughts that make them eagle wings
To pierce the unborn ycars2
Sweet summerl to the captive
Thou has flown in burning dreams
Of the woods with all their hopes and leaves,
And the blue, rejoicing streams.
To the wasted and the weary,
On the bed of sickness bound;
In sweet, delrious fantasies,
: That charged with every sound:
To the sailor on the billows,
In longing wild and vain
For the gushing founts, and breezy hills,
And the homes of earth again.
And unto me glad Summer
How hast thou flown to me?
My chainless footsteps naught have kept
From thy haunts Of song and glce.
Thou hast flown in wayward visions
In memories of the dead
In shadows from troubled heart,
Ger sunny pathway shed;
In brief and sudden strivngs
To fling a weight aside:
Midst these thy melodies have ceased
And all thy roses died
But Q thou gentle summer
If greet thy flowers once more,
Bring me again the buoyancy,
Wherewith my soul should soar.
Give me to hail thy sunshine
With song and spirit free;
Or in purer land than this
May our next meeting be
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Notice To ax-Payers.

NOTICE is hereby given that leniency has
~ ceased and action is required to meet the de-
mands of the county and Taxpayers are asked
to come forward, in this month, and settle, or
!ley wlll be liable 70 additional percentage for
intend TO settle up before winter.
sept l9-tf GEO. w INGRAM
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HOW TO MAKE MONEY.
BY FlTz-GREENE HALLEcK.

BY FlTz-GREENE HALLECK.
will tell you plan for gaining wealth,
Better than banking, trading, or leases
Take bank-note and fold it up,
And then you will find your wealth increases.
This wonderful plan without danger or loss
Keeps your cash in your hand and with moth
ing to trouble it,
And every time that you fold it across,
'Tis plain as the light of the day that you dou-
Bile it.
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When Patrick first tried peaches, he
said he liked the flavor but the seeds law
hard on his stomach.
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Prentice says man was the chief consid- :
Grafton at the creation. Woman was only
o "side issue"
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AT a recent marriage in London, the
service lasted two hours.
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DRAIN TILE.

MYTH Improved Machinery and New Dies.
w we are now prepared to furnish at the
shortest notice.
DRAIN TILE,
(Round with Collars and Egg-shaped with sole)
from Two to Seven Inches Calibre, superior to
any in the market. Also
BRANCH JOINTS SHAPED & SILT BASINS,
As recommended by "Waring' in his Work on
Undertaking. We also manufacture
Bricks and Earthenware,
EJ- Liberal discount made to Dealers.
Please address for price, sc.
ALvAN ALLEN. ALLEN & BELL,
W. NJ BELL Smyrna, Delaware
May l5-ly,
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
ATTEND TO YOUR TEETH.

Kew persons are properly impressed ~
l. with the importance of giving early CHE
attention to decaying teeth. The health is often
affected by them to say nothing of the inconve-
nlence ana suffering, which they produce. 1t is
important to have all carries promptly arrested
If treated in time most teeth may be preserved. :.
Teeth Extracted Without Pain.
by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas, harmless and
pleasant anesthetic.
J. J. VANDERFoRD, DDS.
may aFH Middletown, Del.
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THE DELAWARE
Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Guarantee Capital SIOO, 100000
HOME OFFICE--EXCHANGE BUILDING
Cor. 5th s. Market SIS.
Wilmington, Delaware.

VIE Pioneer Mutual Company in adoptnr
Rates of Premiums based on American ex-
perience of mortality and interest.
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany.
Purely mutual. All the profits divided among
the Policy-Holders There are no stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeiting Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment
All kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life.
Zen Year Plan. Single Payment and Instalmcnt.
All kinds of Endowment Tables. Return Pre-
mum Table. Joint Life Table. Childrens En-
dowment Table.
=, Premiums payable in one payment in Five,
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instalments, or durino
Life. Payments received annually semi-annuai-
ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash.
Dividends on the q Contribution Plonu II
will be observed that the reduction of rates Is
equivalent to a Dicidend in Adcance of at least
hirty-three and one-third per cent.
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company-for full explanation send for The com
pany's publications.
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PROMP T,
Md1letopn, Del. FEB. %, 1868.

Middlaopn, Del. FEB. %, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANN & Co.. Gentlemen: I
used Whann's Raw Bone Super-Phosphate on my
corn last spring, and on my wheat in the fall.
In each case it produced an excellent crop.
Wishing to determine which of the different phos-
pilates would pay me best, l tried several, and
am glad to say the yield was much the best
where | used Whann's l shall continue TO use
it, and cheerfully recommend it to my neighbors.
A. I. ST0OPS.
Midaletown, Del. March II, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANN Co.. Gentlemen: |
have been using Whann's Phosphate for some
time past alongside of the popular fertilizers, and
have come 10 the conclusion it is as good as any
other. | am going to use ten tons this spring.
Yours truly, HENRY CLAYTON.
March PLY
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La ssa sd :Esz..s..;
Delaware Rail Road Lnie
SUun,rS>ar AnronOau,,a-<
Summer Arrangement.

ON and after MONDAY, July 18th, 1868,
~ Passenger Trains will run us follows, until
further notice:
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JOHN P. McLEAR, President,
GEO. ". STONE, Vice President,

JOHN P. McLEAR, President,
GEO. W. STONE, Vice President.
M. NJ. CHILD, Secretary,
BENZ: NlELDS, Counsel & Actuary
ID. W. MAULL, Chief Medical Examiner.
TRUSTEES.
John P. McLeag, Samuel Brancroft Jr
W ,iliam BUSH, George w. Bush,
John v. kice, VIM. G. Gibbons,
Joo II. jackson, Henry f. Pickles,
Clement b. Smyth, Thomas d. Webb.
William Candy, William III Swift
William S. Hlles, Edw. Brinehurst Jr
James Morrow, j. II. Adams
Lewis p. Bush, N. D. H. b, Seidel.
James Bradford
DIRECTORS.
John P. McLear, Samuel Brancroft ir
William Bush, Ed. Rrinobnrst n
Thos. W. Webb, VIM. q. Gibbons
William Candy George w. Stone
Geo. w. Bush, Jno. Y. Rice
Williams Hilles, w. II. Swift
J. THOMAS BUDD, Agent,
July 31-1y Middletown. Delaware
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DIR. J. ]. VANDERFORD.

Dh' j. j. VANDERFORD,
Graduate of the Pennsylvania College or
DENTAL SURGERY,
HAVING located in Middletown. Del
~ respectfully announces to the publicofffSS
tainng to the practice of r''
DENTISTRY.
AkTlFlClAL TEETH Mounted on Dental yu,
canite, material superior to metals in lis adant
ability and durability. "Ap'
Persons having badly adjusted gold plotes ran
have them exchanged for the Vulcanite.
Great care will be given to Children's Teeth:
irregularities corrected, and deciduous teeth nre,
served until the permanent ones make their
appearance. i
ES-A superior Dentifrice constantly on hand
once on the corner of Scott and Main streets,
formerly occupied by d. L. Dunning.
April 10, l869-ly
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BRAND-NEW
Cigar and Tobacco Store !! !
IN MIDDLETOWN.

NHE undersigned takes this method to inform
= his friends OF Middletown and vicinity, that
he has opened
CIGAR ANB TOBACCO STORE,
On Main Street, one door cast of the National
Hotel, Middletown, Delaware, where Smokers
and Chewers can always be accommodated with
Cigars and Tobacco, of a superior quality, and
at very low prices.
@s5- Call in and try our selections
Having procured first-class segar maker he
has begun the manufacturing of segars and is
prepared to supply the trade at city prices
JOHN T. HAYES,
June o-6mo. Middletown, Del.
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760 How made it in six months. Sc
vi fO erct and sample mailed free.
Oct. 9-3m A. J. FULLAM, N. Y.
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TABLE OF RATES

And any information required promptly furnish
Gu Oh application 70 the Homo Office, or to
any of the Company's Agents.
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B Y T. Ell E G r A P Il.
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Press
Association. laAt p" 'A
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 29.--An interesting
letter, relative to the Cuban situation, has
come to light. A Spanish gentleman
went out to Cuba several months ago to
claim an Inheritance that had been left
him, and he says that at Nuevitas he
learned that nine Creoles were going to
be presently shot They passed near him
with firm step, heads erect and with
look of brave determination. When they
arrived at the fatal spot they seated them.
selves upon benches already prepared for
them, and at the sound Of the voice Of the
officer, who gave the word to FIRE, they
cried out, "Hurrah for Cuba T. Hurrah
for Cespedes" After they had fallen,
the volunteers stuck their bsyonets into
their bodies. 49,. 49, IL
At Gibra he saw group Of armed men
marching toward house Of modest APP
pearance. Wishing to see what was
about to be done he followed the soldiers,
who arrived before the door, halted, and
three of the party entered. The latter
cried out, at this moment, " Here's the
insurrector" Here's the Msmmbi !"
What do you wish2" said young man;
"if it is | for whom you search ] am OF
your service, bnt do not frighten my
father and mother" Without ceremony
the volunteers seized the speaker, and
beating him along the road with the butts
Of their muskets until they got close to the
cemetery, they ran him through with at
least twenty bsyonets. @
From Santiago de Cuba comes the news
of thousand atrocities committed by
the Infamous Francisco Peres, to whom
the Governor Of that part Of the island
has intrusted the direction Of matters in
Greanamabo and Baracoa. This bad
man, who is wanting in every sentiment
ofhumaniiy and Of every moral principle,
has been robbiug and assassinating every
Cuban who was believed to be Liberal
Whole families in the vicinity Of Grea
namabo have been murdered BY thu
bandit. Young and old persons have
been butchsred BY his knife; and biz
companions, not satisfied with the vii
lanies here. passed on TO BaracOa, where
aided By few other assassins, they wen
from home 10 home. Hundreds Of per
sons we're in this way murdered. and viii
the fall consent and knowledgs Of tb'
authorities.
The Radical Mississippi delegation i
reported to have had an interview re
Gently with the President on the Missis
sippi question, and 10 have told him tha
Judge Dent bis brother-in-lav, vas TOO
OF the old rebels, and had received sun
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-29
MORE INJUNCTION.
The City Entoined from Transfer.
ring In e Little Rock Railroad stock
10 Colonel n. G. BriakIey.

On application made by Mr.. F. s. Da-
Wis, Of the First National Bank, Judge
Harry s. Lee, in Court of Chancery, is-
sued an injunction restraining the Board
of MayoS and Aldermen from transfer
ring the Little Rock railroad stock to
Colonel R. c. Brinkley, which the Fl
nance Committee had agreed to do in
consideration of loan of $4,000. The
main points are as follows, as set forth in
complsinant's bill: 3.f
At meeting ofthe Board recently the
following resolution was passed..
Resolved, That the Finance Committee,
together with the Mayor pro tenn, be au-
thorized to use the Little Rock railroad
stock owned by this corporation as col
lstersls, redeemablc at the pleasure of
the city, to secure any past due claims
against the city Of Memphis, and to bor-
row money for the purpose of defrsying
the monthly current expenses.
The city owed at the time about $S4,-
1876 IL, portion Of which was due Mr..
Davis. The Finance Committee applied
to him, under the above resolution, to
borrow $4,000, and agreed not only to
receive that sum, but TO secure what was
already due Mr.. Davis by transferring to
him the Little Rock railroad stock. The
complainant states that be is informed,
and believes, and charges, that the said
Finance Committee, after refusing to
abide by its contract, as aforesaid, and
after having rejected the same, have, in
total disregard Of compliments rights in
the premises, accepted proposition from
the defendant, r. c. Brinkley, to trans
fer to him the said railroad stock in con-
sideration that he (Brinkley) will loan to
the said city the sum Of $4,000; and
complainant charges that said defendant
through its said Board Of Mayor
aud Aldermen and its said Finance
Committee, is about to transfer "a
said Brinklsy said stock to secure tbs
loan Of the said sum Of money, but upor
what exact terms complainant is not I'D
vised, aud states that this will cause hin
| great pscuniary loss, and prays for relic
as TO him in equity belongs. Hutehin
son 4 Townsend, McRse and Walker ar
solicitors for complainant.
Judge Lee granted he following ia;
Upon complainant executing bond wit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-29
NEW YORK.

New York, July 29.-The Herald says
the House Committee on Naval Affairs,
in imitation Of the Ways and Means and
other committees, propose going on a
"junketing" tour. They will embark on
the revenue cutter Michigan, and make
a tour Of the lakes for the purpose of ex-
aiming what additional legislation, if
any, is necessary for the better enforce.
ment of the revenue laws on the frontier,
and for the suppression of smuggling.
The committee will be gone some days.
ALBANY, July 2s.--The ooroner's jury
in the case of David Haynes, who died
from wounds inflicted on Saturday night
at Baboock's Corners, in the town of
Bethlehem, tonight rendered verdict
that he came to his death from wounds
inflicted by Abner Hood. Hood was
committed to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
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TheatrieaIs East.

The following gossip, from New York
letter, dated July Is, TO the New Orleans
Times, becomes more interesting when
it is stated that the actors most fsvorably
mentioned therein will be in Memphis
during the coming season and play at
our elegant theater:
The theatrical world is very quiet.
Wallack's actors, after laundering about
the Eastern towns doing their famous
comedies to empty benches, have scat
tered to arcadisn retreats, while Sell
vign's Boston Company, changing base
from the little Fifth Avenue to this house,
continue TO play Dora and Black Eyed
Susan with eqnivocal pecuniary success
The Lydia Thompson Troupe Ia mis-
homer, By the way, since that lady, owing
to i'll health, rarely acts herselO has
from various causes fallen into the
troubled waters Of unpopulsrity. That
class Of burlesque that chiefly relies
upon welI-shAped legs and yellow hair
has ceased to be attractive, here
at all events. SO the fair Lydia has
determined to seek more genial cline,
taking the nucleus Of her present troupe
with her. Bnrlesque, to succeed nova
days, must have the merit Of wit, which
quality the Thompson repertoire is sadly
deficient in. Enoch Arden is running
at Booths to fair houses. Ii is well acted
and superbly mounted. Fisks Opera
House, q failure with everything else, has
at last struck the popular tide with Lu-
ellie Western, whose powerful acting
continues 10 have an enduring held on
the affections Of the New York public.
She was always an artist Of merit, and
time seems only TO develop genius and
scarce touch the woman. Eddy, once a
great card at the BOWery, is announced
among the 100, 900 curiosities Of Wood Z
Museum 10 the meandering drama Of the
Wandering yeIo. The houses are moi
crowded, hence the applicable term
vide bills Of the dAy-"the coolest house
in the city" The Theater Comique
which, since the close Of its regular seA
son, has been catching at dramatic
straws, has settled itself upon Mr.. and
Mrs II. Watkins, and their play o.
Caught at Last. Suggestive title Th'
present week is announced as the second
aud last.
4rTak ma Pogue is in preparation a
Niblo's, and is to succeed the Thompson
troupe Welcome change To enhAne,
the glories Of its reproduction, Dominica
Murray, very rare actor Of the Erglisl
Robson school, has been engaged 70 plal
bis original part Of "Fesaey." The per
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JUDGE DENT. THE CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR In MISSISSIPPI.

The moderate Republicans and Con-
servatives of Mississippi are speaking oil
running Judge Dent for Governor OF the
State-the election, by order OF Grant,
to come off in November next. Judge
Dent, if we mistake not, is from Ohio,
but is regarded somewhat as Mississip-
plan, for the reason that soon after the
war he married in that State, and eRdea'
yored to raise cotton for one season.
which he failed in doing successfully.
he is unknown in this country, save as
the brother-in.law of General Grant.
He shines alone by borrowed light, the
rays of his reputation being reflected
from his big brother-in-law, the Presi-
dent; for whom, ct present, he is acting
as grand fugleman. THE title OF Judge"
prefixed to his name was obtained during
the war, when the Federal army was be-
sieging Vicksburg under Grant, and
when it was thought necessary for the
good discipline Of the forces that
en- additional Judge Advocate be
appointed, So Grant, true to his
natural instincts. in taking care of
his relations, made the Gnknown Lewis
Dent, Judge Advocate Dent. which
title he has worn with becoming dignity
since that time. Ifyop call at the Presi-
Dental mansion in Washington, tie gem
tlemsn who receives your card, and in
forms you whether or not yeu can have
the pleasure and honor of seeing the
President, is this same Judge Dent,
brother-in-law to the President, His
manner is said to be polite, and is some
What polished, but the man has an
inordinate desire to be Governor OF
Mississippi, the State in which be
first found and learned TO love
his sffisnced bride, now Mrs. Judge
Dent, wife OF the Presidents Private Sec
rotary, and Captain Jinks, Of the White
House. II the poor, down-trodden peo-
pie OF that once glorious old sister State,
Mississippi, can better their condition by
accepting the Presidents brotheF-in,law,
we think it advisable to accept him, ifno
better choice Is allowed.
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sonal difficulty between Tayleure and
Murray has been used by the friends OF
the former and portion of the press to
establish prejudice against English ar
lists, and to such an extent is il being
carried that art matters and the Alabama
question are made identical. Fortunate
" for Murray, he is not Q "blasted Brit
isher," but true son Of Ireland, and a
fine actor. The English papers are
naturally irate at this Wholesale course,
and retaliate in kind--or rather, in I'M
kind. Let US have peace.
Jefferson, Booth, Forrest, the three
great lights, are in and about New York.
The former opons at Booths August 2.
!" Mrs. Jefferson Of q son" and bran new
farm in Bergin county are his present
attractions. Forrest is busy making up
his winter campaign on the Erie canal.
"Superhuous bays the veteran of the
stage" Talking of superhuous, Collins,
the once famous Widow Machree," is in
town, having returned from Australia
looking very we'll for seventy years of
age. There is some talk of his making
raid through the country. Actors never
grow old to themselves. Pardonable
weakness. Miss Marriott, a London
actress of the Charlotte Cushmsn calibre,
and who has hit EN- hard here in Hamlet
paid flying visit to New York last week.
Her rendition of the melancholy Dane is
striking and ingenious. FTs "a o.
On the sea shore are Mrs. Bowers,
Kate Reynolds, the Worrells,@ Chanfrau,
Floyd and McVicker, mingling surf
bathing with study-new plays and other
business pertaining to the fall and winter.
Crosby, of Chicago, Miles, of Cinein'
natl, Canning, of Pittsburg, DeBar, the
Bidwell, of your city, DIR.
Spalding, Tom McDonnogh, and few of
the lesser lights are here, busy as bees.
The Metropolitan Hotel bar-roon at IL
o clock in the day presents very ami
mated appearance. What, with stars,
managers and actors, and the rise and
fall of salaries, this Dramatic Exchange
is not unlike the Gold Room on Auctu-
ating day. .ias ANON,
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OFFICE OF SOUTHERN LIFE Tvs; Co.,
MEMPHIS, TEAM. July u, Is6s. !

Alta meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of this Company, held this day,
Messrs. Frazer, Davis and Woodruff, the
committee appointed to draft suitable
resolntions expressive of the feelings of
tbis hoard. on the death Of Mr.; @. P.
Norris. reported the following, which was
unanimously adopted:
WHrREAs. God, in bis wisdom, has
scan IN 10 remove from our midst Charles
p Norris, late a Director of this Com.
nany: and, whereas, we desire to mani
fsst our appreciation of the sterling pri.
vale and business qualities of our la,
mented associate, saa ia testify to his be-
raovad "a m;lv our nrofoundest sympatby !:
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NEW ApvERTisEME NTS
University of Nashville.

THE TWENTIETH COURSE OF Lee:
/ lures will commence on the frst day OF
November next. The Preliminary Course
commences on the first Monday in October.
Theory and Practics-W. X. Bowling, MD.
Obstetrics-Chas. X, Winston, M ID
Chemistry-J. Berrien Lindsey. Md.
Surgery -Wiiliam 7. Briggs. MD.
Institutes Thomas L. Maddin. MD.
Clinical Mejicine-w l.. Nichol, MD.
Materia Medica--J ohm III. Calender, MD.
Anatomy Thomas B. Buchanan. M ID.
Surgical Anatomy-Van s. Lindsey D.
Demonstration Henry M. Compton. MD.
FEES The American Medical Association,
at the meeting in May last at New Orleans.
passed resolution that no school chargipg less
than $40 (while it favored by large majority
$40 should be represented in that body, nor
should graduates Of such schools berecoenized;
therefore the ticket for the full course Of lee
lures is $40; matriculating, So; disseeting,
$40; graduating, $50. For additional informa-
ton apply TO j. BEhRIEN LINDSLEY.
100 oaw-l53s Dean OF the facuity.
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security in the sum of $4,000. the Clerk
and Master will issue q writ of injunction
in accordance with prayer of the fore
going bin.
1t is stated that motion to dissolve
will be made, and if not successful the
Finance Committee will be epjoined
from using the stock as collateral with
anybody.