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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

As surprising anything that has ever besn offered to
the public for the of Lung Diseases lie hiss used
ii in his family with great in the Of his
sister, WHO supposed to be in the last st4ges Of
SUMPTION This lady isnow we'll, and has been permG-
nantlv cured bV
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
CraOelers QGuiOe.
f., ,,,as -.Eszgs7gzgs1 PHILADELPHIA, Will
u M 81 &z. II MINGToN AND BALTlhOR
RAIL ROAD TINE TABLE.

f.. s,a -,ssszszYzss1 PHILADELPHIA, WILL
q 81 Z - II sMINdToN AND BALTIMORE
Kali ROAD TINE TABLE.
COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY lolh, 1869.
laips will leave DepOteorner Broad Street and Wash
ipgton Avenue as foows
WAY-MAIL TRAIN ats. 40 AM (sundays excepted,
for Baltimore stopping at all Rss nAr Stations. Corr
Meeting with Delaware Rail Roai at wilmington fc r
Crisileld and Iniermsdiate stations
EXPRESS TRAIN at 1900 NJ. (sundays excepted)
for Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Wilmington.
PeirSville and Havrede Grace Connt Wilmington
EXPRESS TRAIN at AGO P. NJ. Sundays excepted,
Tor Batmoreand washington stopping Chester Thur
low Llnwood Claymont, Wilmington Newport Stanton
Newark Ekon North East Charlestown yville HAyr
de Grace Aber1e Perryman's, Edgewood, Magnolia,
Ss-NiGdT EXPRESS at ll.9o P M (daily,) for Bsti.
Washington stopping at Chester Thnrew Lie
wopu' mont ilmingon Newark kton Nerth-Eafr
Ptrryylle aud Hsvro Grace PerrymAns and Magnolia.
fa Sengers Tor Fortress Monroe and Norfolk will take
the l2O0 NJ. train.
WILMINGTON TRAINS,
stopping at all staton between Philadelphia and vii.
Leave Philadelphia at 100 A. NJ. 80, 6Oo and 10
r. ~ The 800 PM. train connects with Delaware Rail
road ior Harrington and intermediate stations.
Leave WI miugton at 80 and 10 Am 40, Ais and
100 daily p NJ. The $40 A. NJ; train will NOT stop be-
twesu Chester and Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE CENTRAL R. R.
TRAINS
Stopping at all Stations on Chester Creek and Phade.
| phii and Baltimore Central Railroad.
Leave Philadelphia for Port Deposit suRdays exeeptsd
oxford at LOO P 81 The 100 A. NJ. train stops at ali
/ Stativua ueNNttn nllhuelpnlA anu LhmOkins
Leave Port Deposit for Philadelphia excepted
| at 10. % A. 81. and 20 p. NJ.
Trains leaving Wilmington at $50 A. NJ. and rs P.
NJ will connect at Lamokin Junction with the TOO A.
" and 30 r M trains for Philadelphia and Baltimore
Central Railroad
THROUGH TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE
Jeave Wilmington at 1880 A. 1920 5aT aud 1890
p M.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave Chester at Z. .25 As 00s and 1l.0S A. NJ, al
4.5s, eA9, 747 and 1913 PM
From BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
LeRve Baltimore 1926 A. M, Way Mail. ss5 Ain, Ex
press. 2s5 P NJ Rspress. 7.26 P. NJ, Rxpress. iO4O
| Z. NJ Express.
From baltimore to Port Deposit ana intermediate
stations at 500 r. M.
Accommodation Train from Port Deposit will leave
Perryve at 6.if A. NJ fer Baltimore aud intermediate
| staOna.
Trains for Baltimore leave Chester at 1905 and oil
| a. NJ and 35 p. M.
Train flr Baltimore leave Wilmington at 1852 aud
1908 AM, % aud Up. NJ.
| SUNDAY TRAIN FROM BALTIMORE.
Leaves Baltimore at 725 T. A., stopping al Magnolia
/ Psrryman's, Aberdeen, HavredeGraes, PsrryVille,
CharlestoSq, Northeast, Ekton, Newark, Stanton,
Newport, Warrington, Caymont, Linwood and Chester.
| IL T. KENNEY, sup'L
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
ORNAMENTAL WRITING,
If all kinds, is executed in The most finished
COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS,

including ths best and most rapid methods of comput
counts 60 comprised Ia The Course OF Instruction
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
EGISTER,s ORDEIL.
K REaisrER's OFFICE, NEW CASTLE County,

N EGISTER'B ORDElIs
liz, REalsTER's OFFICE. NEW CASTLE COUNTY,
August ID, 1863.
Upon the application of John :. Grubb, Administra
tor Of Isabella Dolton, late of Brandywne Hundred,
in said County, deceased it is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Administrator aforesaid, give
notice Of the granting Of Letters OF Administration
upon the Estate of the deceased, with the date Of
granting thereof by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date Of such Letters in six Of
the most public places of the County OF New Castle,
quiring all persons having demands against the Estate
to present the same, abide by an Act Of Assembly In
such made and provided And also cause the same
to be inserted within the period In tho Delaware
State Journal and Statesman, newspaper published in
Wilmington and 10 be continued therein two months.
49,, Given under the hand and Seal Of Office of tht
L. Register aforesaid, atNew Castle In New Castle
~ County Aforesaid, the day and year above writ
ten, II. @. PRAIM, Register.
NOTICE.
ALI persons having claims against the Estate Of the de-
cessed must present the duly attested to the Ad
minisiraor on or before August I'd 1870 abide the
Act Of Assembly in such made aud provided.
JOHN E. GRUBB, Administrator
Address-No6 6 Roblnson Street, Wilmington, Del
auto 2m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
A Peck of Cockroaches

Can be killed by single flask Of Lyons Insect Powder
Nothing else kills insects. This is their natural enemy
See that you get the genuine. Hh1s E. Lyons Sgnaf'
on the package. All others are frauds.
sept5-lm Depot, 81 Park Row, NY
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

YARNS FOR sALE.-No.l. An oxcellentiarm
L within one mile of Newark depot, in New Castle
County, containing about hundrad more oress
with a good dwelling and tenant house, and excellent
barn thereon desirable property, and will be sold
bargain.
No.2 nice little farm, situate in Brandywne Hun.
dred, within 4 u miles Of Wilmington, containing 40
acres, more or less.
No s. very valuable farm in excellent order, tho
Brandywine, miles above Wilmington with fine build.
ngs, orchards and other Improvements containing i0
acres or less
No. 4. Farm OF 900 adjoining the city of Will
mngton, with buildings orchards, and Improvements,
tuitAbe for farming trucking good investment on
speculation. Apply to WIN. MoCAULLkY,
oct g. COG Market Street
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
The Marrlapa Rinp.

Essays on the ERRORS OF YOUTH and the FoLLIEs
of AGE In regard TO SOCIAL EVILS, with certain help
for the erring and unfortunate. Sent In sealed letter
envelopes, free Of charge Address HOWARD Asso-
CITATION, BOX P. Philadelphia Pa. may2l
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
Pennsylvania Central Railroad.
SUMMER TIME TAKING EFFECT JUNE 9Th, 1860.


The trains OF the Pennsylvania Central Railroad leave
the Depot at THIRTY-sIRsT and MARKET Streets,
which reached directly by the Market Street cars the
,sst est connecting with each train Leaving front aho
Chestnut ard Walnut streets cars run within one square
sLEEPiNG CAR TICKETS can 10 had on appll alton
at the Ticket Office, northwest of NINTH and
CHESTNUT Streets, and at the Depot
Agents Of the Union Transfer Company Will call for
and deliver baggage at the Depot Orders left at No COL
Chestnut street. No. 1O Market street. will receive at
tontlon.
TRAINS LEAVE DEPOT, VIZ;
PAoLr A5h ACCOM- *; < zoo SS F. M NJ
FAST LINE AND ERIE RXPREss.....,.at li.5O A, NJ.
hAkk!sBuKa ACCOM- 800 p NJ
bAAReTAsTER 4cDoM TS M "a; ~
EaIE MAIL& PlTTsBURG EXPREss...~at lOaO 3"
Erie Mail leaves Daily, except sunday ruDninf on
Saturday night only to Willamsport On sunday night
passengers will leave Philadelphia at ~ o'clock.
daily, except Sunday.
The Western Accommodation Train daily, except
Sunday For this train tickets must be bag
gage dsTaT9d By 2 s NSpo sTEsS Street tee
| CINCINNATI EXPREss....,. ......,...at $40 A. NJ,
PHILADELPHIA EXpREss....,.:..:......at $50 %"
PARKEsBURd rRAIN~......,,.........".at9 80
LANcAsTER 1856 p NJ
ERIE EXpREss ss.....'''''... ....'...""...at 420
DAY hAPIEss @ ''.'.'''''.'.''..''et 420
HARRISBURG AgO0M.....................,at $40
For further infOTmston apply TO
| JOHN Y. VANLEER, Jr., Ticket Agent,
No. SOL Chesnut street.
| FRANCIS FUNK, Ticket Agent,
No. 1lR Market street,
| SAMUEL II. WALLACE, Ticket Agent
| At The Depot.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will not assume
any risk for baggage except for wearing apparel and
limit their responsibility to One Hundred Dollars In
value All bAgsags exceeding that amount in value will
be at the risk the unless taken by special
tract EDWARD II. WILLIAMS,
aug6-tf Gen'l 6upt., Altoona Pa.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
PENMANSHI

is tau sht by superior penman In such manner that
an attentive student in a short time gains RAPID
FREE and ELEGANT style OF BUSINESS WRITING.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

INAILY and WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
IL and MAGAZINES delivered at tho residences Of
subscribers. sold at the counter by
II. s. II. BUTLER
may1-tf s20 Market Street
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against theestate Of de-
eaaged must present the came duly Atesed to the
eutrix on or before June 29th 1870 abide the Act
Of Assembly in spch case made and provided.
ANNIE s. CLARK, Executrix.
Address, Gla,gow, Del. jyl6 2m
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

Students received at any time and Instructed at such
hours AS may heit suit their convenience.
The large number Of business men now In attendance,
and the applications received for Its students
I'LL vacant POSITIONS fully attest the appreciation In
which h,instituon is held by the business community
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
BUSINESS PRACTICES,

Purchases sales, C5nsignmenta, Shipments, Dealings
with Banks, Remt.AnGas, Sc, &e.
Also, Commercial LAw, Photography, Detecting conn
terisits. &c.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
GtotDlng.
DEMOVAL.
WILLIAM II. QUINN,
M Ell CHANT TAILOR
No. 1872 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DELAwARE.I

WILMINGTON, DELAwARE.I
The subscriber informs his friends and the public that
he has removed from No. 10 East Second Street, to No.
l2a MARKET STREET, third door from the corner Of
Second t aud next door to McInAls rug Store where
he will continue to carry on the
MERCHANT TAILORING BUSINESS,
All its branches He has sold out his stock Of Fall
and Winter Goods, and has purch Ased an entire
BRw STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
rlNK WRENCH oLorIs.s = -..,..o
which Is selected from large stocks Of goods. lie Will
ocr to the public all the styles Of goods which
he will cut in the latest styles, and make in the best
ALL GARMENTS WARRANTED TO FIT, and to be
He has also a large stock OF
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
all Of which he will sell at the lowest prices. Give him
call before purchasing elsewhere.
NBThe undersigned is pleased to return his thanks
to his friends and the pubcfor the patronage iberay
bestowed upon him at hsod stand and hopes ~ strict
attention to hewants of his customers to merit con-
mchso-ii '''' '"'''' WIN H QUINN
cPRINe AND SUMMER FASHIONS
J. II. MULHAUsEN
FASHION ABLE LOR,
Has removal to
No. AIS KING STREET, WILMINGTON, DEL,
IA Where he invites his customers and the publ
HI generally TO call and examine hts we'll selected and
WH extensive stock Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vessings
SUITABLE FOR
SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR,
Which he will make Into garments in the latest styles
He gives his personal attention to the fitting and wori
msushp OF every garment, and will spare no pains t
give entire satisfaction to those who may favor him witt
| their patronage.
lie purchases his materials the best terms, and fol
cash and can afford to sell at prices far below the uaua
rates Rpfs0n
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM
u leil cure .ehen all others .faa.

Is the remedy to all Lung and Throat difficulties
1t should be thoroughly tesed beforo using any othe
Ralsam,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

1nIE SIXTH AVENUE HOUSE, WEST
/ WILMINGTON. FOR SALE, with the square Of
ground on which 1t stands, will be exchanged for
other property. about three-fourhs of mile from
Market Street, directly on the contemplated West Will
mngton Horse Railroad, we'll situated ioF hrstelasH
Hotel, or any other public institution.
deei-tf j. A. BROWN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM

d. A. L. so9vill. who has for many years been
throughout the United States the inventor Of rene
dies tor the lungs, recommends
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
TESTIMONIALS OF PHYSICIANS.
Perry Davis Pain Killer,

which has been introduced to all parts OF the inhsbt.
able world and is everywhere appreciated and sought
after
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

s.zaa OGLETOWN HOTEL for SALE
TllNW Contains 70 R0OMS-7 up stairs and down.
E9sh Stable, Shedding, and pump of excellent water
Dsssk at door. 0ne acre of gr0uad attached, Price
~, ,6OO; ~ 600 may remain mortgage. RorfuTther
particulars apply TO Mrs ELIZA WILEY,
On the premises.
Or to THOMAS NJ. oaLR, No. East Third Street, vii,
mington, Del. jan22-u
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
THE PAIN KILLER

y Is by universal allowed to have for itself
reputation unsurpassed in the history of medical pre-
parstionH.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

In all It's varied forms Incidental 10 the human family,
and the unsolicited written aud verbal testimony of the
masses 10 Its favor sre its own best Advertisements.
The Ingredients which enter into the PAIN KILLER
being purely vegetable, render II perfectly SAFE and eff
elcious remedy sksn internally we'll as Tor external
application, when used according to directions. The
slight stain upon linen from its 10 external appica-
tons is readily removed BY washing in little alcohol
This medicine, justly celebrated for the cure OF 80
many Of the affections incident 10 human family has
now been before the public
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

NOR sALE.--A GOOD FARM IN PEN
IL ChDER HUNDRED, about lb0 acres Il miles from
b. Georges station on the Delaware Railroad. Build
ings all new 20 acres in orehard so in wood
fencing good. Terms easy. Apply to
THOMAS NJ. 00LE,
nov17-t1 No. 4 East Third St. Wilmington, Del.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
FOR SALE,
t.;SdaA ti;ifdiaA One the best Store Stands

..,ssa. TWO HOUSES FOR sALE.---
Iliu# The undersigned oilers house for sale that
,!I rents for $40 per month, ana will sell 1t on
EEh very accommodating terms. All the money
required 5000 cash $OO in two MONTHS ind 500 In
four months.
Also a house that rents for $l2 per month, on the
GEORGE II. TINDALL,
apr6-tf 423 East Fourth Street.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-03-11
ID II. j A M ES.

kOhmBHLI " "JAxES' LOCK HOSPITAL
j New Orleans, La, Established In 1861 ana fof
the last z years located In Cricago-the most sue
cessu Specialist Of the age in the treatment Of all
diseases Of private natufe-can be conldentisllv
consulted At hie ONCE and rooms 81 - RArpol RI 81
oosstR OF DHABsOsn sfnEsr, up sfAma upon the
treatment Of Chronic, 0QscurAl. 6yphilitic Hood
and Skin Diseases, and all Disorders Of CONTAGIOUS
Nensreal Character-which be cures without the uee
OF m' rcury odide Of potassa ar-enic or any poison
but with he N.uraALsss "a positive for all hs.
more and blood pOisone.
ORGANIC WKAKNESS, such - Seminal Weak
ncse Nocturnal and Diurnal Emissions. brought ON BY
abure OF the organ, early ndescrotiOn, excesoes OF
misunderstanding loss Of memory, confusion. de.
preston dim 1ees Of vision, and often times nean.
~, with deporable train Of other symptoms-
treated and radically cured BY an infaisble method
eavirg time and expense. All diseases peculiar to
the sexual organs OF private character, radically
and permanently cured.
Old diseases OF the moet horrible clsse where the
blood has become poiso ned-pfoda cine blo<ches on
the face email wafesy blsters-rans tn the head anA
boneeulcerated throat and nose sores ON the limbs
ana body, crofula-together with an endless mum.
Der OF sunsrings- eftectuay and perm ansnty cured
Dn JAMES IL recommended BY the press Of The
country, ~ professors Of medical colleges and By
the medical profession generally. Those a61icte1
should apply to him and be cured st once
Ds. JAMES can be coneuted, cOnhdentially, BIZ let
ei. r " Drawer sea, Chicago, enclosing stamp for
return answer; or ct his once 4 paslors N V Ran.
ooipn street, corner OF Dsarnborn street. from A.
4 UP. =. Ten separate rooms, and private en-.
france ana exite: go that patients never come in
eonsac. with each other. Everything private and
just published, BY DR.. James, two pamphlets. ON
SrEnnAsonnnKA and SYPTIlis, end hotk cent in
sealed envelopes TO any address on receipt 81 ten
cen0. 81 three RED postage etaOpe
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-03-11

A Howard county chap has been
boani over to appear In that county at the
next term Of the District Court to answer
tao charge Of poisoning cattle.
--ls weeks sleishiug Fort Dodge this
year.
--cresco, Howard county, 10 to havs .
new school house 10 cost $1,000.
The value Of the public schoo; houses
and lots 10 Council Bluffs is ESQ, 800.
-Barling,on school matters consumed
$40. 96S. 30 in 1868.
-Anamoss wants better school houses.
Better bu,id them.
-Tas average duly attendance upon
common schools in Burlington, in 1858
vas i,s6i; whole number Of pupils 1899
COST Of ta,lon psr month t.20; number Of
teacaers 80. at monthly expense Of Gle
$50.
The youngest son Of Mrs. Shirk. OF
Oskslooss, near the depot, fell into tub
Of hot water on Monday week, and was 20
severe SCALED that he died in abeut -
hours.
A man named H. Ogbarn. in Madison
coaaty. at the beginning Of the war became
i~prcsssd with the idea that famine vas
about 10 take place. and therefore invested
most Of his funds in provisions-nestl
coffee. The return Of peace LET him with
sqsantty on hand. for which be he'd paid
"war prices" He has now become hope.
lessly insane, and has been taken to the
Hsspiiai ~ Mt. Pleasant.
Inc CAw County Nsssenc.r savs.
'Lsnt hunters are focking iu,o Oass ,un.
~ At brisk rate s,ucs the compilation M
the L. l. 1 2. r. r. The number Of nsv
fatms that wall be opened in this county
the coming summer, will astonish the cid.
est ioh.bitsn,. Let them come, 10 have
one 1T the best counties ia the State Of
l~a. aud plenty Of good land which can
BE- III chased q reasonable prices"
The Journ ~ v,nton tells Of fell
Tow ~ho th,nks more Of his sister>in.la
than he does OF his wife His love for bis
w'fs's sister ia not only . great barrier to
his wits's happines, but makes q great dea,
Of trouble in lis own mind, for hs cannot
bear 70 sss another pay her any attention.
She vent out riding With another f.llev
aud the married men vent out With . -.
to hang himself. bat he changed h,s m;ra
ANA DID not DO it. When ssked 81, y.
id MT. he ss'd he eouidu't aod a .u;,..i~
Tree o limb 70 tie the rsps sei
From the weatern Hs, "a Of c.,..u
We copy ii, verdict Of the Coroner. ;u,,
=" ne css' Of freezing 70 death Of three
ne" :" Carroll c,aaty. which ~ Noticed =
'ss avssso: "Aa ioqaisi,ion held :. tho
." - o. s'"o" Bash. aud before him . ;u..
s'es o. the peace Of Carroll eoun,v ma,
sns ooa'es Of Henry R,bbls, J.e.s r.n,on
And Ben. su'a Luton. th.,s lying dead. ~.
jurors whose names are hsrs,o suh..r;h.s
upon their paths do cay that in ,h.;. ..:-
Iva ne seSvs naosd men cane :. ,p"9
d~s'h ~ ~1-sns,ion, superinduced I, %" 80.
ass o. drusgsl whisksy, ob,.in.d s.yc s"e
rsa CITY. Yah the exception Of J.eoh -
s'ns ~h,csos g bic death by fres..n-
ssS asse fasigss sssasiessd b. iase,f.s: !
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1869-03-11

While the tom tom was beating and the
pipe playing, the jueglsr, singing all the
time in log accents, snJothed . place in
tho gravel thr,e or four yards before us
Having thus prepared q bed FIR tho plant
10 gro~ in. he took a basket and placed il
over the prepared place, covering II with u
thin blanket. The man himself did not
wear = thread Of clothing, except : strip
round the Joins. The time seemed to have
coms fr the detecuve's eye. So just IS he
Vas becoming more earnest in his song,
and while the tom-tom beat and the pipe
shrillsd more loudly, l stepped forward With
becoming dignity and begged him TO bring
tie basket and its cover TO me. The Jug
Elsr ch.erfuily complied. | examined the
basket. IL VAS made oi open wicket-work.
thea examined the cloth covering. 1t
was thin, almost transparent, and certaialy
there was nothlng concealed in il. ! then
hxed my eyes on his strip Of clothing, with
euch intentness that u Was not possible 1t
could haze been touchcl without discovery;
ana babe him go on. felt perfectly su,e
that the trick would not succeed. Sitting
down he stretched his naked arms Jude.
the basket, singing and smiling as he did
so; he then lifted the basket off the ground
aud bcheld green plant about foot
high. Sat'Atied with our applause, he went
on with his incsntatlons. After having sat
. little TO Givc his plant time to grow, he
again lifted the basket. and the plant vas
nov two feet high lie asked US to wait .
little longer that We might taste the fruit |!
But on being assured by those who had
seen the trick performed before. that this
resu's would DO obtained, I confessed my
self dome" without tho slightest notion OF
how. examined the ground, and found it
WAS smooth and upturned. Apparently de-
lighted With my surprise the jaggler stood
up laughingly.