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Middletown transcript., 1869-11-13


Peterson's Magazine for December is on
!, our table IL advance, Il is splendid
:: number; with TIVE steel engravings, a-nam-
moth fashion plate, a.eedored pattern in Ber-
( lin work, aud nearly fifty wood cuts. Its
mammeth colored fashion plates are al
Ways the htcst and prettiest. In 1870, in
addition to its usual quantity of short sto-
: ries, five original copyright novelottea.
About 1000 pages 6f. roading matter will
be. given. in 1870, 12 mammoth colofed
ssSsshaoRs and IA superb steel cngraSings
The magazine will be greatly improved;
The terms. however. viii remain Two dol:
Jars z year to single subscriber. Il
clubs il is cheaper. See advertisement il
another column ,a'
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will sell at Public Sale, at my farm, three
miles west of Newark, Del. and four miles south
OF kimbleville, Pa. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. on
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd. 1859,
the following stock :--s pairs of good Western
Oxen; 20 head of good Western Virginia winter
feeding Steers; 20 head of good Western Virgil
MA over year Steers; 10 head extra Ane Durham
COWS; . head very extra Durham Heifers all
fresh head extra home-raised Durham Steers
coming years; head extra home-raised Dur
nam steers coming years; head extra homc-
raised Durham spring Calves. l. pure bred AL
derney Cow, with calf by thorough bred Dur
ham bull; pure bred Alderney Heifcr Calf.
80 head Of Western Fresh Cows, Sprinrers. Dry
Cows and Heifcrs. 30 head of Shoat Pigs. weigh,
ing from 60 to leo lbs. I head of Sows with
pig, good stock; IA head of imported Leicester
Ewes, extra fine; head of imported Leicester
Bucks, Extra fine; 10 head Western Ewes and
Feeding Weathers.
This list of stock, particularly those of my
own raising, are of the finest quality, and de-
serving the attention of persons who are desirous
of obtaining good stock to breed frnm, several OF
them having taken premiums at the Baltimore
Fair.
Owing to the great scarcity of money and tho
difficulty of getting paper discounted without
paying usurous rates, am compelled to make
my terms cash, knowing however that will not
realize as much for my stock as | would by giv-
ing time. Farmers who have the cash on hand
will bear this in mind and be on hand for bar
gains.
Sale will commence promptly at 10 O'Clock in
order to get through in good time. Convey
| ances will be furnished to and from the sale and
Newark depot at a small price,
CHARLES A. MURPHY.
5osaaA assna Il Mrsogen,, saDnln, AuetiOneers.
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80 .s..s4 Tar ,sFxi !cEssfs THE BASIS OF
........, REEEEsEsr rArIos. in the coming census,
which will decide sthe- ratio of representa-.
tiOp ip Congress, the negro population in
stead of being counted on the basis of
thrce-6ft 6fths-that is 6ye negroes to count
-sl..., =, -, s. 81, 49,,
be counted. Ehis viii give an increased
influence to the South act heretofore look,
cd for by the North. The Mississippi
:: river forming the Western outlet the bust
40 ness sympathies between the West and th'
South will naturally increase, to the preju
dice Of the North. This will be demon
:, straied before another decade
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TNHESE Views embrace a series of Beautifully
l. Colored Pictures, representing scenes from
the Old and New Testaments, Photographs of va
rious places in the Holy Land, showing the ruins
of once famous and prosperous cities also Pho
tographic Representations of places and objects in
the Old World, such as Palaces and Churchs in
the cities of Europe, the Streets, Gardens, Mon
uments, Mountains and Lakes, among them q Sc
ries beautifully sportraying the grandeur and
majesty of the Alps, with the Glaciers and the
scenery about them.
A choice collection of scenes in our own land,
embracing views in various cities of the Union,
representing many of the most attractive places
OF intesest and study, including the beautiful
photograph of The Falls of Niagara. These Pic
lures are unsurpassed by any similar set in this
country. sgs--.
In addition to these will be given choice pieces
OF Statuary, so perfect as to appear almost in re-
lief upon the CANVASS, also views representing
scenes Of Historic Interest, and Humorous Illus
trations, the whole forming a pleasing, instruc-
tive and popular eatertaipment.
This exhibition is spoken Of in the most fiatter-
ing terms by those who have witnessed it, and is
far superior to similar exhibitions that have been
given through the country. We can confidently
| say, to those wishing to see First Glass Exhibi.
on of this kind, that if they attend they will moi
| be disappointed.
Admission 30 cents-Chlidren half price.
| Nov. l3-lw
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The ancents desired |" locks bushy and black
as the raven as one of the perfections of man
hood, and tresscs long, silken and lustrous, as
the crowning glory Of womanhood, but Time,
the sly old dog, drew his fingers through their
hair, and left HIS MARK'' in white. Time is
now baffled by those who use Rings Vegetable
Ambrosia, the greatest and most reliable Hair Re
storative of modern times.
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The IT. Rev. Alfred Lee, D. b. Bish-
op of'the Diocese of Delaware, will oficiate
tosmorroE morning Sunday at St. AIMS
Church at 101 o'clock ,and in the evening
at the Gbapel in tliddletown,- at 7 o'clock.
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A new penny paper has been started in
.Philadetphias sbyr Alexander Cummings,
Esq. called ".The4 Day" The first number
appeared on-Thursday of last week. 1t is
independent in politics. and started with
a subscription Of 1000
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WA NTFD

1A0 Confidential Agents to dispose of
IOO stock of Goods. None but good and
reliable men wanted who can keep their mouths
shut. Small capital required. Afortune of 1885,
600 guaranteed TO man of the right stripe. Par
tcnlars free. Sample Of goods sent for rs cent?.
Call on or address ]. r. WATERS & co.
Noy. s-3m lo7 Broadway. y. <,
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Attention Of our readers is called to the
great public sale Of cattle, sheep and hogs,
advertised in this issue by Charles. A.
Murphy, near Newark, Del.
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DEATH OF Miss SMITH. H.-This lady, who
it will be remembered was brutally out
ragged, some weeks ago, by a negro named
Jim Quinn, near Jarrettsville, in this
county, and for which the negro was
lynched, we learn died from her injuries
in Baltimors last week. She was in the
sixty-fourth year of her age.-Bd Air
,Egis and Intenigcncer.
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Henry Harper, $40 Arch street, Phila-
delphid, advcrtises in this issue, fine sill
verware, watches, jewelry, &c. suitable
for bridal or holiday presents. Give him
A cali. c.t.' - .,t
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The farm in Yorktown, Virginia. upon
which Lord CORVALLIS surrendered his for
ces and signed the articles of capitulatlon
was recently sold for,$8, 600
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Hon. Thomas =. Bayard will please ac-
cept our thanks for important public doc
umcnts. 80
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BtNnS EZ.UU.
The above prices will lie paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in,good order; and we wish to
say that we keep constantly on hand good as
sorment of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner OF
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del,
GzS- Fresh Meat every day.
March 20-tf INGRAM Il GIBSON,
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Coy. Salisbury has appointed Thurs
day next, the 18th inst. as a day of thanks.
giving and rrai:e
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GRAND
StereOpticOn DissOlving view
EXHIBITION.

" TO BE GIVEN At
Drawers Church, Odessa, Del.
On Friday Eeeniag, Norep.ber, 10. 1869.
,als79 o'clock.
For the Benefit ~; the Sunday School Library.
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NOTICE!

0N and after Monday, November slh 1869, all
~ the Merchants Of
MDDLETo WV PELAWARE,
o'clock, every evening, Saturdays excepted.
Nov. 6-3y
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will sell at Public Sale, at my farm, three
of kimbleville, Pa. at 10 o clock, A. NJ. on
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
Base Ball Notes.

game Of base ball was played yesterday be.
tween the Haymakers, of Lansingburg, N. Y, and
the Kentucky Club Of Louisville, the latter being
defeated Dy q score Of 81 to II.
The Empires and Socials will play their return
game tomorrow at the Elysian Fields.
The Mutuals ana Eckfords will play the first game
Of a new series on Wednesday at the Union ground.
As both mines must have improved considerably by
their recent practice splendid game wi no doubt,
be given.
On Wednesday last the Gotnams defeated the
Spartas with the score 35 to IL.
The lrvings OF this city, although but recently Or
ganiZed, nave already made some good fights. On
Thursday last they went to TOttenve, 3. l., and
played against the Mystcs champions OF the island,
and came out ahead, the score standing Irving 20,
Mystic 10.
The employees of A. T. Stewart Il Co.'s up town
stOpe and the employees OF Lord 4 TavlOr's Broad.
way store played for the championship OF the Broad
way reall stores yesterday on the Empires ground
at Hoboken. The score stood:-A. T. Stewards,
SO: Lord 4 Tay0r's, "a.
On Wednesday last the Montauk defeated the
Warren Club, after Q well played game, with the
score 20 to 26. The Montauks ''wOuld like to hear
from ali respectable Junior clubs In this vicnty'
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
British and Foreign Corn Trade.

From the Mark Lane Express, August 1871
Up TO Thursday night there were occasional show.
ers scarcely sufficient to delay the harvest, these
were couneracted by severely cold winds: then
came q renewal OF really wet weather, with warmth
enough 10 occasion rapid sprOuting should there
De continuance. But, though the aspect Is
serious. let US hope for beneficial change,
or really heavy calamity VIII befal us.
Before the renewal OF much rain reports were gath
ering, Notwithstanding all the recent fine weather.
that the wheat crop more especially in the fens and
north. was extremely defective. The blighed ears
frequently exhibited, we fear, more truly repre-
sented the damage than those who saw them were
willing TO allow, although there was considerable
variety, one grower maintaining that his
produce reached from fifteen bushels per acre
TO nifty but we apprenend the high estl-
mate was considerably Overrated, and that this
year. IN general Is not likely to prove much better
than 1857 quality occasionally excepted. The value
OF 1865 wheat, which was forced down unreason-
aoy low, Will now become more apparent, and our
former comparison OF II to gold dust becomes justi-
fed. Town miers have long resisted the upward
movement but finding II too strong for them last
Monday iell in with the stream. Our wants this
year VIII doubtless be heavy, and 1t seems other
countries Will DE IN our position. The French mar.
kets have all been seriously advancing; 80 have
those Of Belgium, Holland and Germany.
The New York herald., 1869-08-29

The mail steamship Hansa Captain Brickensteln,
Rom Bremen on the 14th and southampton the l7th
Of August arrived AZ this port yesterday evening,
bringing mail report in detail OF cable kilograms,
dated TO her day OF sailing, two days Later
telegram from Madrid Of the 18th OF August, in
the LONDON Post, reports -
Mr.. Forbes left here yesterday for America, but il
is SAID ne will return to Madrid on tue reassembllng
of the Cortes. Tho EpOca and some other papers
deny entirely that any negotiations on the subect OF
Mr riForbes and the Spanish government; but on the
other hand, 10 Is stated that the spanish govern
ment desires that order should pe restored IN the
is md before taking the demand into CONSIDERATION.
A letter from Stockholm dated on the 10Th Of
August supplies an account Of the royal marriage
festivities IN Sweden. The writer says:-Ne have
had constant succession of jees on the occasion
of the marriage OF the Crown Prince OF Denmark
aud the Princess Louise Of Sweden and Norway.
The last Of the entertainments was picnic given by
the King which, although it rained all day, was
greatly enjoyed; after which the King and
queen paid parting visit TO the English
yachts, the ClaymOre and Cornea, the
Campanera having left at the time. Their
MajesIies received a royal salute OF twenty -one
guns on leaving and the salute was gracefully ac-
knowedged. The English yachts have now taken
their departure for Copenhagen, where doubtless q
hospitabe reception likewise awaits them.
some iurther DETAILS concerning the proceedings
relative to the baptism or the King Of Greece's son
at Corfu have been received. The JOY OF the popu.
laion was so great that cheers broke out IN the
church. In the evening King George gave grand
dinner to the diplomatic body ana the public
olcias. The next evening brilliant ball took place
at the palace, and was attended by the foreign rep
rcsentatives and the chief persons OF the town. The
Queen honored the United States Minister, Mr..
Tuckerman, with her hand in the cotillion, which
dance continued until daylight.
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
SCOTLAND.


The London standard OF the 18th OF August
chronicles the movements OF Jefferson Davis thus:--
Mr. Jefferson DAVIS Is the lion OF Glasgow and its
vicinity just now, himself and party having
established themselves In that city, and
made several excursions In the neghbor-
hood. On wednesday, en- route to GIas-
Cow, they passed through Dunfermllne and
visited the Abbey church and ruins. MIR. Davis
then paid visit To Stirling, and left for Callander
In the evening. The news soon spread that the ex-
President was In the town, and he LEFT per train
IN the evening three hearty cheers given by the
large concourss OF people congreRated on the plat
lorm Mr.. Davis afterwards visited Dollar. At
Glasgow he visited the Exchange where, In expecta
uon OF visit, there was a crowded attendance. The
sssembage opened passage In the centre of The
hail up 10 which Mr. Davis walked and at the end
vi tne room entered his name IN the visitors book.
On leaving the building Mr. Davis was loudly
cneerea: Jhe shpbuilding yard of the Messrs Ma
pier 1ovan was also visited, after which the party
returned 10 the residence Of Mr.. Smith, Benvue
DowanhiL on Thursday Mr. Davis, with DIR. Charles
Mackay, leIt GLASGOW for Oban. Mr.. smith and
number OF friends accompanied him some dis.
tance down the clyde. On leaving the Bro0miejaw
quay, wnere there was large concourse OF persons
Mr.. Davis was followed by loud cheers. winch he ac
Kn0wedged by raising his hat and bowing re-
peatedly. similar demonstration was accorded
him at GreenOck, Dun00n, Innellan ROthesav and
TIghnabruaIch, the crowds who were Assembled az
the drereDt piers exhibiting eager desire 70 have
q sight OF the famous exPresldent VI the Southern
States.
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
FRANCE.
The Imperial Amnesty Decree.

The Journal ODiciet OF Paris, of August Is. con-
tains the following details OF the amnesty decree
issued by Napoleon
Napoleon, by the grace OF God and the national
VIII, Emperor OF the French, TO all TO whom these
presents come, greetlng-Deslrng TO c0nsecrate the
centenary OF the birth Of the First Napoleon Dy an
act III accordance with our sentiments, we have
uecreCd and 40 decree az fOlOws:--
ARTICLE !. full and complete amnesty for all
sentences pronounced incurred up to this day on
account OIL Political crimes and offences; 2.
Onences and misdemean0rs against the laws regu-
iAunR tne press the laws relating to printing and
puDnsnlhe public meetings and combinations; q.
Dnences against the laws relating TO the customs,
enrec. And Inouect taxes, pecunlaTy guarantees,
forests, fsbing, the chase roads and the police re-
mtng 10 carriers; a. Violations OF the laws relating
ART. 2. The amnesty is not applicable TO remis-
sion OF costs incurred nor damages awarded nor
resolutions ordered; II Ia no way affects the inter
ests OF a third party
The amnesty bears the signature OF the Emperor
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
ARRIVALS.
nRronrEp BY TIE HERALD srEAx YACHTS.

REPOBTED BY THE HERALD STEAM YACHTS
Steamship Hansa (N0), BrckensteIn Bremun Aug IA, via
southampton l7th $50 PM with md,e and AZ, passengers,
to 0elrichs Co Aug lat so H. lon 10 26 saw Br ship
Henry bound 2h 2s5 miles east Of sundy Hook,
steamship Main iNC3,, hence for Bremen
steamshp United States, Norton New OrleApe Aug II,
and southwcs, Psss 22d, with mdss and passengers to
Frederic Baker
Steamship Merced starkey Fsrnsndina, mdss and pas.
esngers, 10 The Florida Railroad Co. 49,
Steamship virgo Bu.icy Savannah with mdse and pas
stcamship Loulss Moore wallace, Newbsrn, NC, with
mdse and passengers, to Murray. FerrIs : Go.
Ship Castne (of CAstine Avery, bombay, April M with
lnseed TO Napier welsord vessel Lnnt Bros, Passed
Cape Good Hope june 8 and crossad the equator u ~ 10
Ion Had light winds and calms during the whole
passage May 81 lat 26 B. Ion n E. spoke bark kahArina
lN0) from MAnmsin Tor Falmouth Is days out July 49,
Ion 81 3d. bark George Annic Dyer, from Portland for
Buenos Ayres.
Bark Edith Ross rossett asbcon River. wcA eS days,
with palm oil wood, &c, TO Yates Porterned.
Bark Eva Br) Allen, lac Hilton Tnns Cuba 30 days,
the whole Of the passage Aug Charles Rither died and
buried at sea h captain Jacob Hilton died and was buried
at sea.
Bark New York. GIBBS Ragged Island, 10 days, with salt
TO James Borand had very moderate weather
Brig Nellie Antrim, Wallace, Seville ~ days with lead, &c,
TO Warren, Nav Co. Had sr0ug bW winds and squally
weather most OF the passage
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Atlantic W. Star.

Those tough young customers the Stars Of Brook
lyn. continue TO shine as brilliantly as ever. They
met the sturdy Atiantics yesterday in return game
al the Captoine. ana although worsted In the con-
test. they made good stand and noble fight as
may be judged from the score given below. The
Atlantic nine played Of their strongest games Of
the season, a. indeed, they were obliged to. CAL
win, II will be seen, appeared In the Atlantic nine.
and looked quite natural, and played with much OF
his old time vim Rogers 1t win be seen, led at the
bat, and made four clean home runs The entire
Star nine helded finely, and made the game well
worthy OF their name. The following Is the score:-
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
s HIPPIN G NEW S.
Almanac for New York-This Day.
PORT OF NEW YORK, AUGUST Is, 1869.
CLEARED.

Steamship Iowa tBr),i Heddsrwick Glasgow-Henderson
SeamshD New York tNG), NOrdsnholt. Brcmen-osl
steamship Wilmington, Cole, Galveston via Key West
Steamship Crescent City, Hndreh, New oreans-Frederic
Steamship Victor, Gates New oreansc H Mallory 4 CO.
steamship Huntsville, crowcr savannah-R Lowacn
Steamship San Salvador Nickerson, savannah-w Gar
Steamship Champion, Lockwood Charleston Ii Morgan
steamship Empire; Price Wilmington, NcJams. Hand.
Richmond-Oid Domiuion Steamship Co.
steamship Valley City, johnson, Georgetown, DCrhlips
steamship Glaucus. Walden, Bo.on--w CLYDE
Ship Ladoga, Wiley, Falmouth for orders-W Ropes Co.
Ship DR. Barth NG), Boekwald', Hsmburg-Funch, Edge
ship Thos Harvard, Strickland. New Orleans-N Brig
Bark L Brett, Patten, Liverpool Brett, Son 4 CO.
Bark Ellen Dyer, Leland, Lverpool-H d Brook.
Bark sydenham (Br), Earle, London Brett Son 4 Co.
Bark Add q. Kader, Ryder, conssntnoplev Brown &
Bark X welden, Nickerson Marsclss- J f Ward Co.
Bark Marianna Gula'oa tIta, Moncio CIvita vecchia
bark sneto (Ita, Maccnre. Gibraltar and Genoa-soco.
wavelet (Br), Gring, Rio -Pendergas Bros
BARK wnhelmina Agatha (Dutch), Mollin Curacoa-C
Brig Queen Devon tBp, Turner, Plymouth for ordersG
Brig Excelsior teE,, Brown. Fecamp Boyd Hineteu.
Brig Elise NG) steenhagen, konisberg-Wendt, Totens
aris Rush Petty Malta B J Weinberg.
Brig Francis, Upton, st Martha and SavanIis-D de
Castro Co.
Brig Curacao Br Lockhart Curacao Jos Foulke's Sons.
Brig Harry, Brown, Demnrsra-T W Whitney
Brig lnginac Folinsbee, Port au PrnceR Murray, Jr
Brig Victoria Amelia (Br, Terrio Cow BsyHstton, Wat.
son 4 Co.
Brig volant (Br), Gsnion Cow Bay-Hat,on, Watson Il
Co.
| Brig Nebo 1,rl, Mcleod, Cow Bay C b Swain.
Brig Nellie johnson (Brl, Neva, 81 George, NIB.
Brig Ceres (Br), McCsrt, Wilmington NCBrctt, Son Co.
schr Maria Emma Port), Bree, Funchsl (Madeirs-L Il
Amsnck.
schr q Davis Allen, Para-B Weinberg.
Scbr Howard, Dernont, Para-C Ludnan Co.
schr A Clark, Bahrs, st Pierre, Mart-B Weinberg
schr Conant, Brantrey, Inagua-J Ward 4 Go.
Schr Kathleen BI) Wyman, st John, NB-Jed Frye Co.
schr ~ Jones, Line. Fernandlna "A Abbott. -
sehr Mary Fletcher Trscy Jacksonville Bentley, Miller
4 Thomas.
schr varuns, Sawyer, Jacksonville Simpson 4 Clapp.
Schr Carrie Webb. Rowland. Georgetown sCBenuey,
Miller 4 Thomas.
Thomas.
schr II II Thompson, Gaskeli, Newbern-B Mills
Schr II Jones, Davis Richmond-Van Brunt & Slaghh
schr Chingarora. Rider, Norfolk-C Staples Co.
| Schr Bosriman Billiard, Norfolk i Hampson.
| schr Russell, Meha6ey, Georgetown, DC-Bentsy,
schr vsnamau Price PhIladeiphia-van Brun, siaqh
| schr II Crowley, Crowley Phladepha-Snow Rich
| srdson.
| schr WIN McCobb Chapman, Bsngor-R Buck 4 Co.
schr Electric Spark, Carroll New Bedord-R Goodwin
| Co.
| schr G Acken, Hobbie, Stamford
| sloop Commerce, Palmer, New Hsvcn-G X Racket 4
| Bro.
| Canal boat Mosse. vicle, Rouse's Point
| Canal boat Adie Vaughn, whitehall.
| Canal boat Fame, Moses, whitehall.
| Canal boat J Buell., varney, whitehall
| Canal boat N Holis,er, 0deli, Whitehall.
Il
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
UNION.

Umpire-Mr. Hudson, OF the Union Club
Scorers Messrs. Lush and Berge.
Time OF Game-2 5U
Fly caches-Austin, 8; whelan, q Smith, 2; Haines,
BakeI, Stearns Hartman Bass Bevins, l; York,
/; Proctor |.
OF the play the occasion, that OF Goldie Austin and
Smith specially noteworthy, that Haines On
the other side Bass Stark and Bevns took the lead In fine
fielding.
The return match will played on the Union grounds,
Brooklyn, onthe 9Th of September.
The New York herald., 1869-08-29

On Friday last the Powhatans, Of Brooklyn, took
another trip to MOrrlsania to settle accounts with
the Unions. Their first game 1t may be remem-
bered ended in tie; and for the second contest it
wil doubt. be conceded that both would put for
ward their strongest representatives. Such was the
case, and the game resulted in victory for the
The New York herald., 1869-08-29
SAILED.

Glasgow Atalanta, London; New York, Bremen; Whining
tom Gayeston VICTOR Maposa and Crescen. City New Or
Charleston Empire Wilmington, NC Valley City, George
town, DC; Isaac Bell, Richmond &C.
Wind nj sunaet s.