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Middletown transcript., 1869-02-27
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Thursday next will be the 4th of March,
the quadrennial return of which always
brings with it change of the Administra-
tion. President johnson will retire with
the good will and respect of every one save
the unscrupulous among his political op-
ponents. Gen. Grant, within one week
more, will be inaugurated in his stead.
We have no high hopes Of his administra-
tion of public affairs. but we will accord
TO him the praise that is due. and will GEN.
sure only where duty impels. The few
remaining days before his advent, will be
spent in speculations as to the personnel Of
his Cabinet, and the line of policy he is
likely to pursue. But to speculate is all
that the quidnuncs can do. Gen. Grant
keeps his own counsel, and his reticense
only sharpens the edge of public curiosity
bis selection of his cabinet will, to a great
extent, solve the riddle of his policy, and
give to the public some insight into what
has been studiously kept out of public
view. 1t may reasonably be supposed
that the character of the men who are to
become his constitutional advisers, will
give color to his Administration. Gen.
Grant is more likely to be lead than to be-
come leader, and when his Cabinet is an
nounced, it will at once dissipate the i'm
penetrable mystery which has hitherto en-
shrouded him. .s
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Foreign Summary.

Greece has accepted the conditions of the
Paris Conference. Things are getting
worse in Cuba. The conciliatory offers Of
the government are withdrawn and a
bloody Spanish contest, as remorseless and
senseless as one of their bull-fghts, seems
imminent
After enjoying for several months a
greater quiet than usual, Mexico is again
troubled with instructions Risings are
reported from quite a number of places,
and in others outbreaks are expected. The
second city of the Republic, Puebla, was
for a short time in the hands of the insur-
gents, but soon recaptured by the Govern
ment troops In Sisal, also, the leader of
the insurrection was compelled to fly. The
simultaneousuess of the rising indicates
vast plot, but as yet no success seems to
have anywhere been obtained by the con-
spirators. The men who are thus far men,
toned as being at the head of the move
ments, Negiete and Quiroga, are not like
ly to become dangerous to the actual Gov
ernment and the peace of the Republic.
General Dulce has issued another proc
lamation addressed to the Cuban volun-
teers. There was great alarm and agita-
ton among the citizens of Havana on Mon
day, but on Tuesday the city was quiet.
Volunteers are guarding the streets and
walls. The insurgents had defeated the
Government troops near Remedies and
captured the town. Accounts of engage
ments in the vicinity of Trinidad, Cisnfu-
egos and Villa Clara are received, with re-
suits sometimes in favor of the insurgents
and sometimes in favor of the troops.
General Caballero de Roda is to succeed
General Dulce as Captain General of Gu
ba.
An address in reply to the Queens
speech passed both Houses of the English
Parliament on Wednesday. In the House
Of Commons, Tuesday evening, D'Israeli
his regret that the ratification of
the convention with the Ulnitc1 States was
not announced, and hoped for speedy
Conclusion of the treaty MIR. Gladstone
said the final issue would doubtless be sat-
to both countries. The debate
on the disestablishment of the Irish Church
will commence March 1st. The Queen is
both as favoring the measure
and as noncommittal.
The English papers give up all their la
bors in diplomacy with Reverdy johnson,
as bad job, after all. The Times says:
I'VE have done our best for a settlement
Of the questions at issue, and we now wait
for propositions of the new administration
under General Grant
The Provisional Government of Spain
has resigned. Marshal Semano has been
by the Cortes with full executive
powers for the time being, and granted
hi.n authority to form new Ministry.
The Spanish Cortes has met, and Ferdi-
nand, ex-king of Portugal, has consented
to be candidate for the throne. The
Duke of Montpensier i. n t. a popular fav-
Drte.
A Paris letter of the Odd ult, says, that
Jefferson Davis, now in Paris, is suffering
from an attack of heart disease, which pre-
vents him from going on to Nice at pres
ent. He is under medical treatment.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
Gen. Prim on Tuesday, at
Madrid
All the insurgcnt chiefs of Crete have
submitted to the Turkish authority.
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The CRop PRospEcTs IN MARYLAND
Our Maryland exchanges are already spec
ulating as to the prospects of the next
crops. The Somerset county papers esti-
mate that million quarts of strawberries
will be shipped from that county during
the-coming season. The St. Mary's Ga
zette says OF the crops in that county :
" Much apprehension is felt in this section
for the fruit crop, the argument being that
the prolonged mildness Of the weather will
force premature budding, thus laying the
crop open to the nipping frost attacks of
early spring. Our farmers have generally
SEEDED their tobacco beds and are at pres
ent busy with their fencing operations
Ihe outcry is generally in regard to the
uncertainty of agriculture al labor. The
wheat crop is decidedly promising"
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They DoN'T LIKE Ir-"WnAr Is SAUCE
FOR THE GoosE Is NOT SAUCE EoR THE
GANDER. The Philadelphia Post, Of
Wednesday. had leading article on the
repeal Of the Tenure-of- Office Law, under
the heading, " Shall Grant wear Johnson's
ChainsT. The Wilmington Commercial
of Wednesday says -
That failure to repeal the Tenure of Office bill
would greatly fetter the ability of President Grant
in his desire TO remove the host of incompetent of
fcials, whom Andrew Johnson has gathered up
seems unquestionable. The inference to be drawn
from the stubborn refusal of the Senate to repeal
can be none other than the desire to retain in the
hands Of that body their present control over ap-
Pointments and removals. In other words. thew
signify that they do not trust President Grant AM
more than Andrew johnson. -
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GENERAL LoSasrREEr ON THE FLooR OF
CoNaREss.-The Washington Eupress, Of
Wednesday, says General Longstreet was
upon the floor Of the House on Tuesday
afternoon, at first seated writing at desk
vacated for him by Republican member.
In short time he was discovered and
soon surrounded by both Republicans and
Democrats, and cordially shaken by the
hand. One Republican member said to
Longstreet:
General, We have admired your courage
and bravery on the field but we esteem
your recent course in matters of political
interest to the South as of higher order
of courage than that which you displayed
in battle.
General Longstreet bowed in acknowl-
edgement of this and other compliments
bestowed upon him.
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THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL BnL.-We have
received from correspondent the follow
ing remonstrance against this measure,
which, it will be seen, was defeated in the
Senate on Tuesday, though to our surprise
by the most meager majority. We do not
participate in the prejudice against this re-
spectacle body of sectaries. but we think
the principle of the proposed bill is wrong.
The State feels it her duty to foster educa-
ton, but her purpose is to make citizens,
not sectarians.
Although "the eyes of all Delaware" should be
upon our law-makers as servants of our whole
people, yet was not aware, from not having
closely scanned the various measures brought be-
fore the Legislature, that petition had been pre-
sented to that body by the members of the Roman
Catholic Church in the State, the object of which
is to obtain the passage of law to set apart from
the rest of the public fund an amount to maintain
schools under their exclusive religious supervis-
ION The Legislature Of course recognise the
sacred right OF petition but that they will accede
10 sucn monstrous proposition cannot for one
momeut come within the category of possibility.
should the principle be admitted as q debateable
quesuon, IL must De evident that other religious
bodies ,-Episcopalians, Methodists, Presbyteri-
ans &c. may with equal propriety and as much
show of justice, claim the same rights in the pre-
mises and thus the appropriation of what was
intended as general benefit, will degenerate into
sectarian struggle for asccndancy, and the OBJ
ject OF the appropriation diverted from its origi-
nal; intention. This will of course give rise 70
loDDyism, and various other evils as adjuncts and
accessories, and the primary as well as the re-
mote consequences will work radical evil in our
midst. call attention at this time to this matter
promising, however, should necessity reauire
It, more extended notice of the subject in the
future. We have all faith in the representative
body now in session. and 1t is only necessary now
to say to our law-makers in this connexion. that
1t is hoped and believed, in view of the evil that
would result from the success of the petition that
the old aphorism must not be forgotten, that Uan
ounce Of prevention is better than 9 pound of
curt" "THs EYES OF ALL DrLAWAann
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The PREsrDENT's AMNESTY PRooLAMA.
TIoN-REPoRr OF THE JUDICIARY COMMIT
TEE.-Senator Edmunds, from the Judi.
ciary Committee to which was referred the
message Of the President, communicating
copy of his proclamation granting par.
don and amesty to all persons engaged in
the late rebellion, have made a report.
The report comedies the right of the Pres
ident to grant reprieve or pardon, but
denies his constitutional right to issue a
general amnesty. The repoft concludes
with the following resolution:
ResotUsS That in the opinion of the Senate the
proclamation Of the President of the United
States OF the 25th Of December, 1868, purportin0
to grant general pardon and amnesty TO all per,
sons guilty Of treason and acts of hostility to
the United States during the late rebellion. with
the Constitution or laws. -
The report was ordered to be prin ted,
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MAGAZINE CHANGE.-With the April
number, The Land We Lore, will be mer-
gcd in The Ne'o Eclectic, Baltimore, Gen.
ID. IL. Hill remaining an editor and part
ner in the consolidated Magazine, but still
residing in Charlotte, N. G. There will
be no change in the Eclectic, except that
to its present features will be added such
characteristics of The Land I've Loye. as
have made that publication SO acceptable
to military readers. .4e
Middletown transcript., 1869-02-27
The Peninsulnr Fruit Growers Associate,

Ahe FehihsuAnr Fruit GrOWers' ASSOCIATION
A large meeting of the peach growers
of the Peninsula met in the Levy Court
room, in the town of Dover, on Tuesday
afternoon the 10th inst. at 2 o'clock.
The President, John P. Cochran, Esq.
was in the chair. The minutes of the
previous annual and adjourned meetings
were read and approved.
Mr.. Todd reported that in pursuance of
a previous resolution, he had waited upou
the principal and responsible commission
merchants of the city of New York, and
that they were in favor of making Jersey
City the place fer delivery Of fruit.
On motion of Mr.. Samuel Townsend,
the report of Mr.. Todd was accepted, ana
further, on his motion, it was agreed that
Jersey City be the place for the delivery
OF fruit hereafter, except for such fruit as
was retailed.
Judge Houston offered preamble and
series of resolutions, stating that irres-
ponsible parties from the city of New
York had come into the State and solicited
consignments of fruit, whereby many
persons had been defrauded and no return
made of the sale of such consignments.
Therefore, on motion of Judge Hous-
ton, resolution was adopted appointing
Arthur Mcdaniel and r. w. Todd, law
partners, late of Delaware, but now in the
city of New York, attorneys for the Pc
ninsula Fruit Growers Association, to
collect claims against irresponsible agents
in the city of New York, and otherwise
protect the interest of the Association. y.
On motion of Mr. Bradford the Execu-
tive Committee was instructed to wait
upon the different Railroad Companies AMI
make arrangements for the transportation
of fruit, to the best interests of the peach
Growers of the Peninsula, and to report
at meeting called by the president, when
deemed advisable.
On motion of Mr.. Shallcross, of New
Castle, Judge Houston was appointed to
fill vacancy in the Sussex county Exc
cutive Committee.
Messrs. Todd and Slaughter were ap-
pointed committee to audit the accounts
of the Treasurer.
Several peach growers came forward and
Joined the association, after which the as
sociation adjourned to meet at the call of
the President
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The Fourth National R.nl ~ ph;,...,

The Fourth National Bank of Philadel-
phia has closed its doors, in consequence
of an alleged defalcation of the Cashier.
A party of English miners are tunnel
ling Broadway. N. Y. under the direction
of the Pneumatic Dispatch Company.
The trial of James Grant for the mur-
der Of H. Rives Pollard was commenced
in Riehpond on Monday.
President JohRsoR is expected to vacate
the White House. MaEeh Sd. and to leave
Washington on the 9th.
Charles A. Gambrell, well-knowu -four
manufacturer of Baltimore, died ip ID It ci-
ty on Saturday, aged 64,
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THE DARIEN SHIP-CANAL TREATY The
treaty made by General Gushing with the
Government of Colombia comedies to the
United States the exclusive right to con-
struct an interoceanic canal across the 18TH
mus of Darien at any point which may be
selected by the United States. The Col
ombian Government cedes six miles of
land on each side of the canal-one-half
for its own benefit, and the other for that
of the party undertaking the construction
of the work. The Colombian Government
is to receive ten per cent of the net in
come for the first ten years, and after the
canal is paid for, twenty five per cent. of
the net profits. The treaty s t. be rat
ifed by the United States within ten
months; the surveys to be made within
two years after the ratification the canal
to be begun within five y ears and finished
within fifteen years after the ratification,
otherwise the charter fails. The charter
runs for one hundred years. The canal is
to be under the control of the United
States, and Congress can fix the rate of
toll; the navigation to be open to all ma
tions in time of peace, but closed to bel
lgerents who may seek to avail themselves
OF Its advantages. 1t is estimated that the
canal will cost $10O, 100000. A compa-
ny is organized in n York under char
ter OF that State, with Peter Cooper as
president 1t is said, on distinguished au-
thority. that this company has the capital,
and is ready to commence the work. Con-
gress, however, is at liberty to give the
preference to this or to apy other private
company; or the United States can itself
undertake the construction of the canal
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The birthday Of Washington was fitly
celebrated in Philadelphia. The orator Of
the day was the Hon. Thomas A. Hem
bricks, of Indiana.
The steamboat Peoria City was snagged
and sunk in the Mississippi river near Nat
chez Sunday night. Passengers aud bag
gage saved.
An equestrian statue of General Grant
is to be placed on the southern portico of
the Treasury Building at Washington,
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LAND SALE.-Mr Elihu Jefferson. at
Bethel Church, five miles from this town.
has sold his back farm" containing SO
acres, to New Yorker, named Smith, for
$4,ooo, We may add, in this connection
that almost all the land buyers now are
truckers and want small farms. for which
they are willing to pay good prices. We
frequently have letters of inquiry from
Northerners for small tracts. s.-Smyrna
Times.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

CoUGHs AND CoLDs.-At the present time when
SO many persons are suffering from Throat and
Lung Diseases, they should bear in mind that
HAssoNs COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR never fails
in curing Coughs, Colds Hoarsness, Pain in the
Breast, Sore Throat, Asthma and all diseases of
the Throat and Lungs. tits an excellent rem edy
for Croupand Hopping Cough. No family y should
be without it. Sold in Middletown, at DR.. W.
II: Bars Drug Store, fois5O cents bottle Rus
sell and Lands, ProFrietors Philadelphia.
Dec H.. .3mos
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a CAUCUS of Republican Senators, in re-
sation 10 the Tenure of Office act, was
held on Monday. After session of sew
.eral hours. it was decided by % votes to
postpone the question until after the 4th
of March,
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ANOTHER VETo.-The President, on
Monday sent to the House his veto Of the
bill imposing additional duties on copper
and copper ore. 1t vas subsequently PAS
sed by more than two thirds vote.
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II this Peninsula were erected into one
State, retaining the good old name of Del
aware, with Easton or Denton as the Cap
ital, we think the public interest and con-
venience would be better subserved than
they now are, nnder the present tripar-
tite division. What say you, citizens of
the Peninsula?
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Senator Salisbury fractured his right
ankle, on Saturday night last, by acciden-
tolly slipping while stepping from his car
riage in Washington. He is suffering a
good deal of rain, and will be confined to
lis room for some weeks.
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A petition is eireaiaLipg amongst Con-
gressmen and others, asking Gen. Grant
to appoint ex-senator Creswe1l. of Mary
land, to a seat in the Cabinet.
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DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by j. IsAAcs
NJ. ID. and Professor of Disease of the Eve and
Ear, in the Medical College of Pennsylvania, l2
years experience (formerly of Leyden Holland. !
No. sO5 Arch Street, Pha. Testimonials can
be seen at his Office The medical faculty arc in
vited TO accompany their patients, as he has no
secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted
without pain. No charge for examination.
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d. The citizens Of Baltimore. Lynehburg,
Va. GreenviAe aud Nashville, Tennessee,
have rendered hospaalities to President
johnson, on his homeward journey after
tlc 4,h of March.
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DECLINE IN CoAL.-The best Locust
Mountain Stove Coal is selling in Will
mington at so per ton of 2240 lbs large
nut W; small 81; these are the prices de-
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Major Biggs has engaged rooms at the
National hotel in Washington, preparatory
to taking his seat in the next Congress
which convenes on the 4th of March.
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MARRIED..

AT Newcastle, Del. on Tuesday morning Feb
23d. by Rev. John B. Spottswood, Armour Doug
lass, of Camden, Del. and Emma Janvier, daugh-
ier of Mrs. Ann G. Janvier, of New Castle.
Middletown transcript., 1869-02-27

Washington gossip has ii that General
Grant has announced his intention of ap-
pointing only civilians in his Cabinet.
Middletown transcript., 1869-02-27

The County Commission ers for Queen
Anne's and Kent met at Crumpton on
wednesday week and decided to have the
bridge at that town repaired.
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HE WHEAT CRoP.-Our Maryland ex-
changes very generally speak of the prom
Use ofa good crop from present appearan-
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GRAND
Vocal and Instrumental Concert 4! +!
AT THE
TOWN HALL,
MIDDLEToWN, DELAWARE,
Fuesday Il Wednesday Evenings
Mrch 30M and 31st, 1869,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
UNION LODGE, No. S, A. F. A. M.

WIS CONCERT, (given under the auspices of
Il the Masonic Fraternity is designed 10 be of
the highest order of merit known to the profess
SION Satisfied that this community will appre-
ciaif hrst-class entertainment no pains viii he
spared to make it such as will reflect cred, upon
an concerned The acknowledged excellence OF
the celebrated Vocalsts engaged for The o. sion.
10 Guarantee 10 the lovers of harmon that they
will be furnished with u riu e music srsst
Onr own popular local Orchestra, THE AM
fhloNS, VIII also add much 10 the entertain
ment and the large Auditorium Of the Town
Hail is expected to lie filled, each evening. TO its
utmost capacity. The following vocalsts have
been engaged:
MADAME HENRIETTA BEURENS
MISS ANNIE J. WELLS.
coNTRALTos.
MRS. f. B. JOHNSON
MISS LIZZIE A. WELLS,
TENoRs.
PROFESSOR JOHN X. Mcgowan
j. T. WELLS.
]. G. MAREE,
A. r. BUTCHER.
PIANIST.
Professor A. BACHMAN.
The entire company to be under the direction
OF the well known popular musical purveyor,
Mr.. J. 7. Wells, of Philadelphia
The selections for the Programme will consist
OF Operatic Choruses, Trios, Duets, Solos, Popu-
lar Ballads, Comique and Sentimental, of the
highest order
Tickets for each evening-One Dollar; to he
had at the Stores and also at the Hall, on the
evenings of the Concert. Children half price,
Doors open at o'clock, Concert 10 commence
at O. clock.
A FESTIVAL
viii also be held in the Banquet Room. each
evening" where will be provided every delicacy
of the season.
February Goth, 1869
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The Presbyterian church in Elkton have
abandoned the pew system, and made their
sittings free to all.
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DIED.

At Warwick, on the goth inst. Ella Maslu in
the l2ih year OF her age, daughter of Ja,l,s and
Rachel A. Maslin.
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Can This be Surpassed in the State ?


- SAMUEL NJ. ENOS, sold for BENJAMIN Denny.
-. - OF rencader Hundred, on Tuesday the 2srd,
HORSES.
Nick SlO3 Dollie, Sl65. Lucy S,eo
Dexter 1895 Flora, Sl6O. Merit SaSe
Fancy, S237.50 Gen. Hooker. S2oO. Hail S9oo
Napoleon, 5000. 'TT ~-''
MULES.
Pair No $500.
No.2 Ss07 so
NO. $246.0O
One Odd Mule, 5000.
Mich Cows from $50 to SIol Oxen from $3.50
to $500 per Yoke; Stears from Sl22 TO Sl2s ner
Yoke. Young Cattle $50 to S5l Shoats l6l to
ls3 rents per pound
Although the day was unfavorable the sale was
largely attended. The stock was in fine condi-
uon' and having most excellent Auctioneer, il
took but short time to dispose of them. G
February 27-2w s-,5F
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$l345 a.
by AMOUNT pIsBuRsrp AS roL1ovs.


by AMOUNT DIsBURsrD AS roLtows.
To whom Paid On what Account Amt
J; j.; T. Anderson By order former Board SIS 90
Thomas Lane I" 90 oc
Henry Vanderford o0 o0
VIM. II. Barr "a.
a. J; Hayes Labor on Highways 100
JOS H. walker Attorneys Fee, Expenses
~, to New Castle 10 40
\ RhGs' Lane. Lane Lighting Street Lamps sos
ID; d. II. namely Scraping Streets, 90
wesley Gale (col'd) Labor OH Highways 90
"seus s"rrss Lighting Street Lamps 100 -
John A. Reynolds Sons Fire Buckets
Joseph Holland Resetting Lamp-post Sso
Dewitt G. Walker Assessor az 90
1ach"riae a. Jones Repairing Bridge so
Chas. NJ. oanger Laying Cobble Stone
south side Town Square % 90
Edwin X. Cochran Hauling Gravel on High
Robt. A. Cochran Cobble Stone $40, Fire "
Ladders, $29 70 65 II
John Morrison Building Shed for Ladders % ar
VIM. Fairbanks Hooks & Irons st 77S
A. Hushabeck Repairing Street Bridge / 90
J.. Is. Fenimore Co. Lumber and Spikes 90
d: h. Dunning Book, Bbl &c. $40
W: H. Barr Lamp Glasses Chimneys IL "a
II: vanderiord Printing Annual Statement 90
W. IL. Moore Collectors Commissions 90 90
Error List Taxes Enormously Assessed IL 90
j. I. Budd Expenses to Philadelphia to
Purchase Curbing $50
John Jones Town Constable 6s
j. H. Walker Expenses for room for
Town Election 500
Chas. Tatman, Jr. Oil bbl, Lamp Chimseys rs
Total Expenditures Sll9l 90
Cash in hands of Treasurer Sls4ss
REHABILITATION.
Amount Received sIaAssI
Amount Expended $ll9l 90
Cash OH hand l547 S1a1r O..
J. THOS. BUDD,
feo' GU Secretary.
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ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
Finances Of MiddletoWn. Delaware.

For the Year Ending March 1st, 1869.
DIR.
For amt received Of John T. Anderson,
former Treasurer Sal1 40
for license of Theatre M
Circus Companies 30 90
ofSt. Georges Hundred
Road Commissioners 100 90
Received from Taxes Levied this year 7ss SS
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PUBLIC. SALE.

TNl!E undersigned will sell at public sale At
Il her residence, near McDonough, St. Georges
Hundred, on
MONDAY, THE 18Th DAFOFMARCH, 1869
At 10 o'clock, in the morning, the following
Stock and Farming Implements: