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Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
STATE AND LOCALS.

Short ITEMs.-NIr. A. Hudson, near this
town, has about 5000 cabbage now growing
which are so large that bushel basket could
not be placed over any one of them without
breaking the leaves.
MIR. Beniah Truit, of Lincoln, has shipped
about $500 quarts of strawberries this season
which brought him an average of % cents per
quart. They were all picked from about an
acre and half of ground
William H. Thompson violently assaulted
Constable Doran last week while attempting to
serve writ OF execution, and was held, under
$1,000 bail, to answer the charge at the No
vember term of Court. 1t don't do to fight it
out on that line
Excursions from Milford to Lewes are popu-
lar. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday
Schools have each made one the Episcopal
school makes one tomorrow, and the Railroad
20. make one on the 4th of July.
The contract for enlaEging the NJ f. Church
at Dover has been awarded to Messrs Fisher
Bockman OF that town, and they will COM
mence the work very soon. 1t is to be extend
ed 25 feet.
We learn from a reliable source that the
steamers to connect with the Junction and
Breakwater Railroad between Lewes and New
York were put on yesterday
Mr.. VIM. Brady, near Middletown, has a
thoroughbred Durham COW, four years old.
from which was made recently in one week,
sixteen pounds of butter.
The schooner -Four Sisters, Capt. Henry
Laws, which plies between Milford aud Phila-
delphla, made the run to Milford in sixteen
hours last week-l42 miles
Two children of Mr.. Colt, of Mill Greek
Hundred, died, on tie 5th inst. from eating
strychnine which had been placed in closet
to kill vermn.
Two prominent candy manufactures of VIII
mlngton had fight in a 'Squires Office last
week. a " sweet old time" is likely to result
from it.
A quizzing cores spondent of the Milford ma
per keeps the Dover gentry in a feeze. They
threaten to go for him" if he don't stop writ
ing about them.
The Sussex Journal advises the Democratic
State Convention to convene at Lewes; it will
stand better chance Of keeping cool.
The colored people have decided to have
their grand Fifteenth Amendment Celebration
In Milford on the 18th day of July next
The "Od Folks OF Middletown bv ro-
quest, repeat their concert ou "Wednesday. Julv
The festival for the Dover NJ. f. Church
last week, was hardly success.
Smyrna has contributed over two tbonsond
dollars at festivals in six months
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We are informed that StmmS' White PuIHonir Bal.
sam acts promptly and quickly in curing all Chrome
Diseases affecting the throat breast aud lungs as IN
Bronchial affections, Sore Throat. Chronic or recent
coughs, Cronp, Asthma. BronchitIs. WhOoping Cough
Sh"r!ness Of Breath, SPliIing of Blood Soreness Of
the Breast, Pain and TghIness 0f the Breast Caarrh
OF the Breast, HoaTseness. Coughs. &c
And inst Il u powerful ExpectOrant. with tonic
alternatives and dIfusIve properties and stands unex
ceed u raIey eQnaed, IN cnnng all dlseales OF the
Throat and l.nngs-has cured Asthma, Of ten years
Standing In CrOnp Il is said TO he persect specific
and lhat u acts chemical food. aud will huIld I'M
cents and 81. See Advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL.
sHIP.-By telegram from Washington we are
advised at once of the resignation of Attorney
General Hoar and the nomination by the Presi
dent of Amos I. .Ackerman, of Georgia, as
his successor. Mr.. Ackerman is now United
States Attorney for the District of Georgia.
He is a native of New Hampshire, and is
about forty seven years DID, He emigrated to
Georgia twenty five years ago. He studied
law with the late Judge Berrien. was originally
a whig, opposed to secession but finally yield
ed to the general pressure and entered the
rebel army as an officer in the staff of General
Toombs, the man who was going to call the
roll of his slaves on Bunker Hill Mr.. Acker-
man accepted the situation at the close of the
war, however, and has been acting with the
Republicans since. The New York Tribune
says:
The nomination Of Mr. Alderman means the
recognition of Georgia as State in the Union.
IN spite OF the persistent efforts of factions in
and out OF Congress to befOg her true condi,
tlOn and postpone the day of her deliverance
1t means the recognition of the best Union.
men of Georgia, those longest identified with
the fortunes OF the State, who most heartily
accepted the results of the war, and have most
honestly and faithfully endeavored TO repair its
breaches. 1t means the recognition of Twelve
Millions of our Countrymen.
There are some doubts about his confrma-
ton by the Senate, owing to his record.
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The closing exercises of the Seminary will
take place, as previously announced. at the
Town Hall, on Friday evening next. The cx-
ercises will consist of defamation, original and
select, essays, with vocal and instrumental
music Rev. A. Rittenhouse will also deliver
Hall will be open at y o'clock, exercises begin
at s o'clock. The public are invited to attend.
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Is is thought probable that the session Of
Congress may be extended "A few days, to july
18TH on account of the state of business. 4
large amount Of unfinished business must 20
over to next session.
Henry B. Anthony of Rhode Island and
Aaron II. Cragin Of New Hampshire were lat
week re elected TO the t. 5. Senate for six
years from the 4th Of March next by their re.
spective Legislatures.
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CoNTEMPTIBLE.-The Sussex Journal refers
to Mr.. Coursey in the following disgusting and
blasphemous manner:
"No matter if he were a small sized angel
in outward form, we know that the blackness
OF hell lies deep in his inwards He will no
doubt, be eulogized as third Messiah and
worthy follower of Old Abe. but the bare
fact that he is the candidate of the Radical
party and that too by tricksters' and negro
votes, is enough to damn him."
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

THE TINES is published every Wednesday afternoou Nv
JOsEPH H. HOFFEckER Editor and Proprietor at SMYRNA
Delaware.
not paid till the end of the paper
all arrears paid only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will he inserted ra of Seven Cents
line "rhe first insertions subsequent insertions
ahaf cents liberal discount made quarterly semi
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

REVENUE RECEIPTS IN DELAWARE.
Fulton, supervisor of Internal Revenue for
Maryland, Delaware and the District of Colum-
bia, reports to the Internal Revenue Depart
ment, in Washington, that the annual list in
Delaware for the fiscal year Just closed shows
an increase of s., ,696 27 over the year previous
Thus every now and then the administration
writes in letters of gold an additional reason
why it should continue in office The total re
ceipts from internal revenue during the year
en- ling April 80, 1870, $3.50, 260, 954.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

To BE ERECTED.-The Junction and Break
water Railroad Company contemplate putting
up large frame building on the beach at
Lewis, with tables and seats for the accommo.
datiOn of excursiOnists. tits proposed to make
it two stories high, the upper story to be divi
ded into sleeping apartments for the use of
those who may wish to go down on the train in
the afternoon to spend night at the seashore
and return the next day.-Mutual Friend.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS, The following nam,
last, to serve the ensuing year by Harmony
Lodge No l3, A. +. A. NJ: Worshipfil
Master, j. ?. Dickson; Senior Warden, w.
A. Clouds; Junior Warden, A. MahOod Sec
retary, j. W. Flick Treasurer, Thos. B. Me-
gear
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NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts Balmorals. Ladies aud ChrIdrens Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp WIcks, Gloves.
Neck-ties, Handkerchieis Iiuoks aud Ewes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid. Combs Gun Gaps,
Hair Pins. Buckles, Pms, Needles, Scissors Goat
and Vest Binding. ThImbles, Collars Cuffs CorSets,
TwIne. kId Gloves, Machine Sewing SILK, aud
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter, Fools cap, Note and
Bill Paper, Pens Pen Holders. Lead Pencils, Slatts
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink, Pocket,
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucllago, &c.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

hE0pENlNG OF THE LIBRARY-The shelly
ing OF the Smyrna Library having been remov-
ed 70 the room in the Town Buiiding ,yh;ch
has been neatly fitted up for the re"ant;nn %m'1 ~
inc books; the Trustees intended to have omoOl "
ed the Library for use in the new roou OPo"t Iont
evening This was prevented by the non mr.,
rival OF the gas fixtures, and the reonnn;nr %'
was therefore postponed to FRIDAY evon;ns
neXt-Z4th mex instant, at which time the nmhI;nc
VIII again have access to the collection III.
hundred dollars worth of new books will soon oul
be at the command of the subscribers 70 'VGn ,I
Library this addition having been placed wi, tLe
IN the power of the Association, bT the I;hnn, b',
subscription for new stock TO the amount Of S5nn
upon the part of our own citizens. and az NV
equal sum by Dan'l b. Cummins, esq. of phil
delphia. As that gentleman residing at n d;s.
tance from us cannot receive aDy advanta1.
from bis stock, the amount of his subscrint; t;or
Is generous contribution to the interests ol
our town 1t was intended by him principally
70 oeneht those young men, who are without
the means OF accumuIating private libraries
and 1t is hoped they will avail themselves Of
his lIberaty. The managers of the Library
can have no private interest in the inititution
end earnestly desire that our citizens will suf
hciently appreciate their efforts TO allow then
to. be useful to the community.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

ExPLORTNG PARTY.-President HinckIev of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, Judge Houston, of the Junction &
Breakwater road, and several other gentlemen
of note, visited Lewis and Rehoboth Beach on
Saturday week, for the purpose of enioying a
day or two at the seashore; but we understand
the principle object OF the distinguished visi-
Of Rehohoth as to its eligibility for irst-class
hotel -MutudI Friend.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

The CROPS ABROAD.-''The Mark Lane
ETpreS$, the great newspaper authority on
the grain market in England states that the
continued drought in that country is strong
evidence of the failure of the wheat crop and
large increase of prices In March last wheat
was selling for 50 IS the quarter and at pres.
ent brings $40 IS. The merchants in England
base their calculations on deficient crop in
1869 and Oh probable short supplies this year
from the Baltic. Grain is also being sent to
the Continent, and medium quality California
white wheat at Sl2 IS per quarter, free on
board, was recently shipped for Ilavre. The
Mark Lane Express says that the transient
dream of overloaded granaries and endless sup
plies in England is fading away
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

THE COUNTERFEIT CAsEs.-Tbe Un;ted
States District Court convened at Wilminrton
on Tuesday. The cases of Jump and Mellon
OF kenton, for passing counterfeit money in
Mlddetown were abandoned by the prosccut-
ing attorney, A. Higgins, on account of dcfec-
i've evidence, and the jury rendered a verdict
o. q acqulttal without leaving the box. Hons.
NJ b' Smithers and w. q. Whitley were coun-
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

AMENDMENT CELEBRATION IN KENT There
will be mass meeting of colOrcd Republicans
held at Dover, Del, on Tuesday, July 5th
1870. Eminent speakers will be present; the
Smyrna and Wilmington brass bands will be
on hand t. enliven the occasion
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

REMARKABLE EsCAPE-On Friday after
noon last little boy named Weller was, among
others, bathing in Denney's mill pond, Duck
Creek near this town, when he met with a
narrow escape from drowning The food gates
were up to let off water and the little fellow
was caught by the eddy and drawn down into
the current forced through the gates by the
surging volume of water, turned end over end
in the turbulent whirlpool and finally landed on
the shore on the other side of the eate-bole
being but little injured in his rapid submarine
passage from the mill-pOnd to the meadow
below He is not swimmist-is about 10
years old.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

EXECUTION OF DARNEL.-Next FRIDAY is
day appointed for the execution of Edword Il
Darnel, tn.) convicted of the murder Of Thos
Hogan, near Canterbury. We learn that Dor.
mel expresses his willingness to die as a nenaltv
for his participation in said murder. bnt stiiI
adheres to his original statement that the mur.
der was committed by VIM Loper, who was
ttrled and acquitted. Darnel admits baving
formed design with the other party to rob
the peddlei. We understand that an effort is
being made to obtain reprieye. -Deln0a,c....,
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

a col0red brass brnd of Wilmington were
IeIt by the cars at Middetown one evening last
week and had to stay all night. They sought
lodgings at negro mans house. MIR Vim.
II. Green, on learning that the negro was go
ing 10 accommodate the band, ordered him to
from his employ. The band accord;nolv sought
lodgings elsewhere, at late hour. The negro
rents the house from Mr.. Green, who is a
Caucasian.
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DRY GOODS,

VIZ; Silks, PopIns, Alpacas, Challles, All Woo
Delalnes, Cotton Delalncs, aud Cuhcoes " Ith mant
OF the latest STYLES Of Dress Goods Ginghams,
Jeans, Osnaburgs, FIanneIs, rickIngs, Table Cloths
Sack FIannels, Napkins, Sheetngs. Pillow Cass
Muslins, Swiss Strpngs, CambricS, Paper Mu>lins,
Denms, Checks, DrIIing>, Nankeen, Linens Mus
Inns, PlaIds, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Chambrays.
Piques, and all the goods usually found in FIRST.
class country store.
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Wood and WiIiOw-Ware.

Washing Tubs, Buckets, Keeers, Chutns, Brooms,
Clothes Pms, Clothes Brushes, Hair Brushes Scrub
Brushes Fancy am Market Baskets. Curry Combs
Butter Prints. R,'s Bowls. Wash Boards, Wall
Brushes, Half Bn.. md Peck Measures, Oh
Cloths, Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

1HE NEW PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD. This
synod authorized by the recent General AS
sGmbly, convened in the Central PRESBYTERIAN
1hurch, Wilmington, on Tuesday of last week
1here were % ministers and IS ruling elders in
attendance About 40 ministers were absent
The Kev,. John Patton, ID. d., of NIiddletown,
was unanimously chosen moderator: Rev. John
T. Carter, stated clerk Rev. b. +. Bttenger,
permanent clerk, and Rev. j. NJ. Maxwell.
treasurer. And as temporary clerks, Ruling
E'ders Jonn L. McLear, j. Ferris Moore and
Judge Irwin "-O
The Synod was divided into three Presbvto.
rlcS, viz: /. All the ministers and churches
IN the State Of Delaware and all in MARYLAND
east OF the Su>quehanna and the Chesapeake
were consolidated into the Presbytery of New
castle. =. All the ministers and churches in
the District OF Columbia, and IN Montgomery
county, Md; together with those in Virginia.
were formed into the Presbytery Of Washing
ten City. 3. The ministers and churches in
tne remaining portions of Maryland. together
win WIN those IN West Virginia east of the Blue
hidge' Were constituted the Presbytery of Bal.
tm9re. This greatly enlarges the boundaries
vi vi the Presbyterles. Under the old division
tIe .nerG were three PreNbyteries in this State
t, me rTceSS6ytery Syy OF New Castle, o. S; Presby-
Cery OF Wilmington, n. S.; and the Presbyte-
ry OF Lewes, o. s. The Prcsbytery of New
castle Was established in I7I7.
Inc following named committee were an.
polhIeu TO report to next Synod series of
standing rules for the government of Syndd.
VIZ; key: j; p. Carter j. Crowell of Odessa
ana y. B Spottswood, of New Castle. and
RRu,Ing II III Elders a. Stirling, j. Ramsay and j
l.. moore: The regular stated meeting of synod
was appointed to be held in Baltimore on the
second Sc W Tuesday Of October. Synod adjourned
JnrLrg Jn " LearngSday evening, after brief but most
uehghtful and important meeting.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
GROCERIES,

Sugars, Syrups, Moasses, Rice, c, f;e, Teas,
Chocolate, Coffee Essence, Coffee Roasted, SavanIL
la Coffee, Coal OH Lard Oil Candies, Soap, Splc =,
Salts Saleratus, Saltpetrc, Alum, SaPonnier, lndI
go, Starch, Corn Starch. Fnrna, Trenton CrackPrs
Cheese, Shot, Powder, Matches, Vinegar. Shoe
Backing, Stove Polish, Mustard, Pepper, Hams,
Shoulders, Side Meat and JOws.
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A Large Assortment OF Ia Is
and Caps,

Umbrellas, Saddles Brides, Surcinglcs. Horse Col
lars, Window Blinds, Iron Stene aud Qusenswars
always on hand, at the lowest prices.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

DICKENS FUNERAL. Charles Dickens re.
mains were buried in Westminster Abbey on
Tuesday of last week. The funeral was plain
and unOStentatious. The cOrtege consisted of
three carriages hearing his children. his sister
in-law, other members of his family and few
personal friends. The coffin of the novelist
was laid in the Poets Corner at the foot of
Handel, at the head OF Sheridan and with
Macaulay and Cumberland on either side-a
nttlng ana appropriate resting place. Thou
sands OF people visited the spot subsequent to
the burial.
The Senate Finance Committee has agreed
on i ak bill not materially different from that
passed by the House. The stamp taxes on re-
celpts and small commercial paper are stricken
out, while the House income tax nronositinn
is not touched. In the Tariff hin tbn w,na
paragraphs have been stricken out. sugars rr.
CLASSIFIED, bagglng reduced one cent. aud lutte
put back. The total reduction contemplated
oy both bills is stated at $75, 100000.
At Baltimore, on Friday. the suit of Marion
W: Seibert and Elizabeth. his wifn aga;nst
JOhn LeeSon, for assault, was decided bv an
award OF $500 damages to Mrs. Sehert. 1t an
pears That the defendant went to Seibert's 5 house
curing his absence, last February, and SEEING
his wife hand. kissed it against her will.
The Maine Temperance Executive Committee
met last week aud voted to indefinitely most
pone the State Temperance Convention, called
to meet at Lewiston, the Republican Conven.
Ilon and candidate for Governor being consid-
cred satisfactory 0'
HOME INVESTMENTS. We are selling the fol-
lowing, desirable first class securities. Sun
bury Lewestown K. r. of Penna., per cent
First Mortgage gold Bonds at 90 and accrued
interest and the Wilmington and Reading II.
II. md Mortgage per cent currency Bonds at
!SZ4 and accrued interest, and recommend them
IN our opinion as a safe and profitable invest
ment; John McIear & Son. Bankers, No.
oo2 Market street Wilmington Del,
DYsPEPsIA Is a HYDRA HEADED MONSTER. from
winch nearly all the Ills the human flesh s heir to"
originate The Peruvian Syrup, protected solution
OF The prnIOxide OF Iron. is long tried and we'll
iablIshed remedy for this distressing complaint; It
has cured thousands when oher remedies have failed.
ECONOMY Save yonr money by baying your cloth.
ing at Ok Hall. A suit from Wanamaker n Brow MS
will out wear two from some other Clothing House.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

- NIMiNGToN, June IA. 1870
70 MessrS benjamin H. NcIls Robert H. Cumu,in, and q (
GENTLEMES-l have Received from ,,,i A. a L.
galel D" the htpuhilcar tunvputiDIl ~ pyr nm nm
uay Tue 9f INST an oil ai iiraiiun hat no
lOL representative to CuugrrS,
heartily thank the representatives Of m
oI btlA~are Tor TINS evidence # their aId , a.
teine Tor the acceptable. hatirrlt, rnn'er IT, ~
have chosen M r.s' i!fi ia "hlch you
Convention. ''' W '"c authorizations Oi the
Niaetuy, frankly and without aIlnuv 7 aco.,+ ,b -:
h"i WIN kliuWe ui It's .,i
W 10 "oik iaithluy hY all honorable means ior The Sc"
" n.y., W. ti,1ire hrpubIcan state and County TIck,ts
ne lthaicatlun of party lines STATE t n.y.ar,
IlriIct hs 10 need no discussion Our policy and ir @
qu l. plainly I" harnnnLe laws win rho sp,Ii, ~ -,
% @ i Independence and with the genius Of a Re- uub.
The necessity for reformation in the financial Fi- n
II" an t4ui modification and of our
W ION ana inr extending facilities in the nanaI.n,.nt
interests IN every part State is
t INV avnrl'r theory, that Delaware by reason Of its
an cnpa" climate Oi its central location and ready access
I 10 me MAJ keS OF the several adjacent
a'dS tlgt ana successfully
eS ani "i tS IA rOad and iaciti, So
e 10 An extended commerce needs but
Heiat" ahd reasonable fostering encouragement from
nftIehaI Appropriations 10 make il Il garden supplies
anu Ita niue Ol wealth 20 all
ardent belief propose whether or out Of official uos6 t
ur wth renewed cartS in citizens of all
sections anu O all parties accomplishing early reaa-
But the State nominations having been made what next
Iinpy thiS The Republican Party to-day,
non majority "i legal votes the will he our
W. 20 not record them and enforce fair election. has
captgns which led to victory the selection other n-
t"htu 10 position Am not fairly entitled appeal through
you gentlemen, 10 Republican the prompt, 10
organize together 10 stand perSten'Iy work and t
wiz sdCcess III NOFeHlltr tor the Republican
''DAS'' ' cry truly yours,
J. T. HEALD.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

New CASTLE PEACH GROWERS - "The
Fruit Growers Association of Delaware and
Maryland at its annual meeting, held at the
hotel Of WIN. I. Chance, in Odessa, j une llth
appointed a committee of five members to re.
port some plan by which the Association can
remedy the great grievance the members con
tinue to suffer by the non return of empty
peach baskets aud crates. The committee con
sisted Of Daniel Corbit, David Stewart, NJ. d.
Henry Ii. Appleton, Edward G. Fenimore, and
John {. Corhit. The committee submitted a
resolution, which passed, pledging each mem
ber Of the Association to hold the statesmen in
Philadelphia responsible for the return of each
basket and crate, and when they are not return
ed the sal lesmen are to pay % cents Tor each
basket and 20 cents tor each crate.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

MOSQUITOES IN DovER-Dover has been
9lmoNt devoured by mosquitoes On Monday
week they hung in myradS on the houses on
Main ST., almost as $ thick as they could stick, y
literally Speaking. People could not open their
houses. The Dei1'0arean says: A singular
tact IN connection with this invasion is that
while the mosquitoes were swarming along
Main street and on the Green. the western and
northern parts of the town were almost mos
quitoess.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

The United States Circuit Court convened
in Wilmington Yesterday. The case of Whar-
tOnby VS.. DIR. VIM. Daniel and u. Bailey, in.
diving the ownership OF Clayton, was not
entered lor trial. l. comes on in October.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

BASE BALL.-The game has been revived
in this town and there are two clubs now organ
lied, the Pioneers" and the "Shoo Fly"
a number Of the players are skillful. On Sat
urday afternoon, during match game, VIM.
McAtfec had his little finger broken by catch
ing ball
A match game came off on Saturday, June
llth, between the Active club of Camden. and
the Magnolia club of Magnolia, on the grounds
of the former club, in Camden The Magno-
liza boys came off victorious, for the second time
SO TO 20.
Smyrna times., 1870-06-22
NEW STOCK OF Spring GOODS.

which he intends TO sell cheaper than any sold II
tins market for years, consisting of
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COUNTRY PRODUCE

GEO. w. CUMMINS, .gr.,
COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCE STREETS.
mch23 '70Iy
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THE Crops Wheat harvest is becoming
general in this locality-some commenced as
early as Monday. The crop is greatly injured
by rust and scab. Low land wheat will not pay
for cutting in many cases but some of the high
ground grain is comparatively little effected
Corn is rallying finely under the dry atmos-
phere but large portion of the crop is drown
good condition, will be immense. Peaches are
much injured. Some growers tell Us they will
not have third of Weld, while others, on
Joining farms, think they will have nearly a
full crop, A half crop, on the whole, is as
much as is expected