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Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

The Annalist is responsible for the fol-
lowing equivalent for Jordan is hard
road to travel" Perambulatory progress
sion in the pedcstinary excursion along
that far-famed thoroug ghfare of fortune,
cast up by the banks of the sparkling riv-
er of Palestine, is indeed attended with
heterogeneous conglomeration of unfore-
seen difficulties.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
THE AMERICAN
Possesses alone and undisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:

other machine even pretending them;
IL has larger arm and stronger construc-
ton than any family machine, admitting larger
pieces OF work, thus Citing the machine to family
and manufacturing purposes as well, without
need OF two machines. 1t has 8Jx5 inches clear
room.
= 1t hens any width or thickness, from l-16
OF an inch cambric to inches beaver.
1t binds coat, skirt, or a hat without
any braid or binding whatever.
1t folds up the brim of a hat to any fullness.
1t oVerseams sheet or Brussels carpet
1t makes beautiful eyelet work.
1t embroiders on the edge.
material ''
1t has the braidng machine which makes
braid OF size or color at the rate of so wards per
hour. This sells for $40 extra.
10 1t always won the first premium at every
exhibition in which it has been entered.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

All, is it possible that you are still
alive Z" said a fellow on meeting one
whom he had grossly injured. "Yes, and
kicking" replied the other, suiting the
action to the word.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

A gallant was lately sitting beside his
beloved, and being unable to think of any
thing to say, asked her why she was like
a tailor. Il don't know" said she, with
pouting lip, "unless it's because l am
sitting beside goose"
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

"Why do you drive such pitiful look
ing carcass as that ? Why don't you put
u heavier coat of flesh upon him, Pat?"
"A heavier coat of flesh on him BY the
powers, the poor creature can hardly carry
what little there is on him now %
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

In Hoosier court, witness being ask
ed how he knew certain persons were man
and wife, replied =" Why, dog on it,
haven't heard them quarreling like dog
and cat, more than fifty times !''
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10
Registers Order.

pEGlSTERS OFFICE,
In New Castle County, August End, 1870
Upon application of John F. Rash and John
B. Cooper, Administrators Of John II. Rash, late
of ST. Georges Hundred in said county, de-
ceased it is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the Administrators aforesaid, give no.
tice 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 til" most public places of the
county of New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
ing demands against the estate, to present the
samc or abide by an Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided. And also to cause the
same to be inserted within the same period in the
Middletowo Transcript, newspaper published in
Mddletown, and to he continued therein two
months.
6@, Given under the hand and Seal of Of
L. s. fee of the Register aforesaid at New
'-r-' Castle in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
B. GIBBS, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

"Oh, Tommy, Tommy, that was abom-
Unable in you to eat up your little sisters
share of the cake - why, Ma" said
Tommy, didn't you tell mo that was
always to take her part p
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

MY son, how did you get SO wet ?"
inquired mother of her dripping hopeful
why, ma, the boys said daren't jump
into the creek, and by jingo, tell you /
aint to be dared" replied the young scape-
grace.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10
REGISTERS ORDER.
OFFICE,

pEGISTERS OFFICE,
In New Castle County, July 9th 1870.
Upon the application of Henry Davis, Exccator
of Samuel W. Roberts, late Of St. Georges Hun
dred, in said county, deceased; it is ordered and
directed by the Register that the Executor aforc-
sud, give notice Of the granting of Letters Tes-
tamentary upon the estate of the deceased, with
the date Of granting thereof, by causing adver-
tisemcnts 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, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate, to
present the same, or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided And also
to cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the Middietocn Transcript, Il newspaper
published in Mddletown, and to be continued
therein two mouths.
(f2SN Given under the hand and Seal of Office
S@ss'of the Register aforesaid, at New Castle
n New Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written. b. GIBBS REGISTER.
NGTlCE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attestcd to the Executor, on or before July
10th, 1871 or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided. HENRY DAVIS,
Executor.
July 3o-2m Address-Mddlctown Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

The woman who undertook to scour the
woods has abandoned the job, owing to
the high price of soap, The last that was
heard of her she was skimming the sea.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

"Now children" said school teacher,
ri want you to be very quiet-so quiet
that you can hear pin drop" In a
minute all was silent, when little boy
cried out" let her drop"
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10
THE AMERICAN
Buttonhole, 0verseaming,
SEWING MACHINE,
Has the following advantages over
most all other Sewing Machines
in the market;

l 1t has tension which prevents cutting of
thread or dropping of stitches.
2 1t has the most powerful constructions which
VIII insure good work for quarter of a century.
D IL seWs the lightest cambric and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
1t has feed bar which can be lowered or
raised at will, thus adapting it to all kinds of
material
1t is impossible to get the machine out of Or
der unless by rust, dust or taking apart. 1t will
never get out of order by working.
6 1t has the highest attainable speed, MAKING
2,2O0 stitches per minute by foot and .0O0 by
steam.
! IL is the lightest running shuttle machine.
1t makes the most beautiful lock stitch
0 II has the handsomest appearance
~ III mas lhe strongest most convenient hand
somely polished, braced table, with drawer, and
board TO prevent soiling the dress
II lis cover is polished, fitting and locked Ms a
lltte trunk. There is nothing better than this to
preserve the machine.
u It has straight needle.
l3 Four bobbins hold a spool of cotton
II 1t has the best hemmer.
Is 1t has the most complete attachment the
jack k-ot-all-trades, hens, fe!ls, binds, bastcs
tucks, braids and rufiles
l6 1t is as simple as any machine in the mar
kct
II 1t needs but little time to learn its onero-
ton. f-'''
Is 1t has the best embroiderng attachment.
10 1t scws on straight a piece while putting
another at the same time without bastng. at
tachment or after work.
These advantages combine the best qualities of
sewing machine for the family who want to
use it steadily in all kinds of work. Nothing
equal can he found in the way of combinin~ the
advantages OF all the sewing machines now
known, while obviatng all their faults.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

Very few horses eat picked salmon,
but we saw one standing, the other day.
before grocery shop with bit in his
mouth
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

Hops, in the country, run on poles, but
at the summer resorts they are spread on
the floor.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

A Schenectady Justice of the Peace
decides that a verbal contract is not good
without stamp"
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

Why should young ladies never wear
stays? Because it is SO horrid to see a
young girl tight"
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

NoTcE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attestcd to the administrators on or before
August End, 1871, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such case made and provided
JOHN j. RASH, | ,,,-
JOHN b. COOPER, Au'h
Address-Smyrna, Del
aug G-3m
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

An indolent fellow declares he prefers
rolls in bed to rolls for breakfast.
Middletown transcript., 1870-09-10

The more debts are contracted the more
they expand.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS FOE WAGON TRANS
FORMATION IN NEW ORLEANS.

OFFICE DEPUTY QUARrERMAsTER GENERAL, }
In charge OF Depot at New Orleans,
New Orleans, La, June 22, 1870
CEALED PROPOSALS. WHICH SHOULD BE
y in duplicate are invited and will be received at
this office, until FRIDAY, July %, 1870, at twelve
drays suitable for the purpose of ali public property
which may be required to be hauled In the city OF
New Orleans and vicinity,
Bids will specify the rates proposed for hauling
Hay, per bale; Grain, per Sack Iron and ironware,
per one hundred pounds; Barrels and Boxes of mis-.
Barrels, Tierces and other packages of Subsistence
Stores, per cubic foot; Hard Bread, per box
Clothing and Army Equipments, in boxes or bar
res per cubic foot; Wood, per cord; Goal, per bar
rel, and Lumber, per one thousand feet, for the
distance OF quarter of a mile. and additional
The freight to be loaded and unIoaded by the con-
tractor sufficient assistance to be furnished by
him for the purpose at such points as may be Or
dered.
Payment for the service to be made monthly, or
when the department is in funds for the purpose.
july 1870 and continue in force until June 3O ieI
No bids will be entertained unless they De from
parties engaged in the draying business, ana eaca
proposal should be accompanied by the names Oh
two responsible parties as sureties.
The government reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Proposals must be Endorsed Proposals for land
TRANSPORTATION" and addressed to the undersigned
ct his Office corner of Camp and South streets. New
Orleans, Louisiana, where any Information Will Dc
furnished on application; uu..-v nj.
By order of the Ohief (luartermastefs mihtafy NJ
vision of the South. ,,rrn uyrps
Deputy Quartermaster General. Brevet Briesdief
General. United States Armv, In charge Of
Depot Of New Orleans. !eX6s
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
PROPOS AIS.

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS.
City of New Orleans, June IT, 1870.
CEALrD PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE
DAY NOON, tina thirtleth day OF june instant, for
the GLOWING contracts
For repairing, reconstructing and extending the
wharves Buikheads, Revetments Jettes ana
Mooripg Posts of the port OF New Orleans, accoro-
ing to specifications on file in the office OF the Oity
Surveyor.
The contracts will be adiudcated in four sections,
to wit:
Section No, l-From Toedsno street to upper
side of jackson street ferry landing.
Section No. 2-From lower side of jackson sire ct
ferry landing TO upper side of Canal street Terry
landing.
Section No. 3-From lower side of Canal street
ferry landing to the upper side OF the terry anolng
at the foot Of Eysian Fields street.
Section No. 4-From lower side OF Eysian Fields
street ferry landing to the lower limit OF the city.
All parties making proposals fer these contracts s
Finance as evidence of their Intention TO abide by
the adjudication, the amount OF S250O Tor each OF
Sections Two and Three, and the amount OF S-utU
for each of Sections One and Four IN cash, wnich
shall be forfeited the city in case OF failure 10 sign
the contract. Bidders to whom contracts are not
on the day adjudications are made.
No bids will be received unless the certlhcate OF
the Administrator of Finance is lncoseo thereWltn,
to the effect that the required cash deposit mas been
made. Ill
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for landing
improvements - naming. also. the particular sec
ton bid for the outer enveons.
iel6 I'd j. X. WEST Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23

EIGHTH JUSTICE COURT, SIXTH DIS
T. trict, parish of Or leans, Nos. 344 and 345-By
virtue of two writs of fer facas to me directed Sy
the Hon. I'll. O. Caulkins, Eighth Justice OF the
Peace for the parish of Orleans in the above num-
bered and entitled cases. have seized and VIII pro
coed to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
in front of the Eighth JusticeeOourt. situate on
Magazine street, between Berlin street and Napo-
leon avenue IN the Sixth District. city OF New Or
leans on SATURDAY, June Is, IL 20, at twelve
o'clock NJ. the following described property to wit:
FIVE LOTS OF GROUND, with all the improve
ments thereon belonging appertain ing, situate
in the Sixth District of the city OF New Orleans
formerly city of Jeferson), parish OF Orleans, In
this State. in the square bounded by Napoleon av,
enue, Berlin, PlaQuemine and Chestnut streets, ana
designated by the nunbers ten, eleven twelve, thr-
teen and fourteen of square No. AZ. faubourg East
Bouiigny Said lots adjoin each other, and measure
as follows.
Lot No. 10 measures 30 feet front on Plaquemine
street by l27 feet inches in depth.
Lot No. IL forms the corner of Berlin and Plaque
mine Streets and measures 80 feet front on Berlin
street BY depth ana front PlaQuemine street Of
l2O feet
Lots Nos. T. 10 and IA measure each 81 feet 10 in
ches front Berlin street by l feet in depth, be-
tween parallel lines. American measure.
Terms of sale-Cssh on the spot in United States
currency M.fOA.
myAje6 Is Constable.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
L. M. FBournoy, President Of the CONNER.
cial Bank Of Kentucky, vs. Samuel 4. Thorne.

l.. M, FIournoy. President OF the CONNER.
cial Bank of Kentucky, vs. Samuel 7. Thorne.
TN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
for the Fifth Circuit and District Of Louisiana.
No 62l7-By virtue Of writ OF seizure and sale to
ceed to ss to the highest bidder on
July 1870 At twelve 90 O'clock MI At the CSu e.
Martin. in this State, the following described prop
si T. TRACT OF LAND, lying at Ohaspentier's
twelve arpents in depth from said bayou. and from
thence having eight arpents 'front.' more or less BY
dred and twenty two arpents superficial extent.
purchased by the said s. T. Thorne frem Mrs; Julie
Dugss. widow of jean Baptiste Chiasson, and from
Narcisse Chiasson, by an act passed before Simeon
Vsesy Martin notary On the Fss Of 0cto6es bs ss
dred and ffty.eight acres, bounded on the upper
side by the properly of vasin Bernard. and on the
Ss s.d Thons
maud. by an act passed before Simeon Valery Mar
@ nosssy IL n Of on
8. A TRACT OF LAND, lying in township NUM-
Der eight south Of range humber six east on me me
Thorne and OF the lower Line bE lands OF Jean E MIi
Vrginie Patin. wife, separated in property, Of
Alexandra Vezat. BY an act passed before Simeon
Valery Martin, notary, on the twenty NTH oay OIL
s 1. sfs is OF LAND. lying in said township
Southwestern District Of Louisans. containing one
hundred and thrV-six arpents also, the one undl,
vlde0 half OF y tract OF I6no having Jour uuuureu
and sixtyone 43 100 arpents, the whole purchased
by S. T. Thorne from Alexander Estelet. BY an act
passed before simeon Yasry Martin. notary. on the
first day of October, 1857.
s, A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, lying at the
place called "Grande Pointe." containing one hun
ared and sxty-three rs leo acres. being the frae-
iional southeast quarter of section number twenty
five in township number eight SOUTH OF range hum
Der six east. purchased by the said s.. T. Thorns
phonss Landry notary Of the parish q S. Martin.
on the twenty ninth day of August, 1853.
6. A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND, being in the
southwest fractional quarter Of section number
twenty-five in township number eight, south OF
range number six east in the Southwestern DISTRICT
of Louisiana. containing one hundred and nifty
16.lOO acres, purchased by the said s T. Thorne
from Aurelin Breaux by an act Under private sigma
ture dated twentieth day of August 1858.
Together with all the buildings and improvements
thereon. machinery, etc.
Terms-Cash at the time of adjudication, in
United States treasury notes.
COST of deed, stamps ETC., at the expense OF the
purchaser.
United States Marshal's Office. New Orleans.
May 81. 1870
United States Marshal, District of Louisiana.
my3l je4 ii Is Is jy2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
PROPOSALS..


DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS
City of New Orleans, June H. lsl0
CEAIED PROPOSALS, ADDRESSED TO TB =
y undersigned, will be received until FUESDAf
NOON the twenty eighth day of June instant, Tor
the following contract:
For furnishing all materials and building brick
sides and bottoms for ell the bridges or cuverts IN
St Charles avenue from Tivoh Circle to Toledaro
street. also, for constructing a brick sewer IN the
centre of st. Charles avenue. and in length about
thirteen hundred feet each side OF Melpomene ca.
nal according specifications on file in the ONCE OF
the City Surveyor.
Bids to be for superficial foot of sides and bottoms
of roadway bridges and per lineal foot OF sewer,
according to the specifications, and to state the
price, payable cash.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
bids. "
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF l.
nance as evidence of their intention to abide by the
adjudication the amount of one thousand dollars,
in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city IN case
of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded snai
have their deposits returned to them on the DAY ao-
indications made.
No bid will be received unless the certificate OF
the Administrator of Finance is incosed therewlh
to the effect that the required cash deposit has been
made. -,
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for brick
ieis I'd j. r. WEST, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
PROPOSALS..

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS
City of New Orleans June II. 1870
y UNDERSIGNED, will be received at this Depart
ment until WEDNESDAY NOON, the twenty
ninth day of June instant for the follow contract
For furnish 'ng and delivering one hundred ana
fifty thousand barrels best quality? Bank shells. 70
be delivered on the esrthwork of the evee, IN front
of the city of New Orleans at snch places az may
be designated according to specifications on ME In
the office of the Oity Surveyor.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator OF ~
nance as evidence of their intention to abide by the
adjudication the amount of fifteen hundred dollars,
in cash. which shall be forfeited to the city In case
of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded SNAIL
have their deposits returned to them on the day al
indications are made. 80,
No bad will be received unless the certificate Of the
Administrator of Finance is inciosed therewth. 70
the effect that the required cash deposit has been
made.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
Proposals to be Endorsed Proposals for furnish
iel7 I'd JR. WEST. Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
PROPOSALS. FOR TRANsPORTA'
TION.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT. OF TEXAS.
Chief Ouartermaster's Office,
Austin, Texas, June 3, 1871 }
CEkLED PROPOSALS., IN TRIPLICATE,
sn i n snd XII < Say
transportation Of all government ,roops and sup.
plies that may be required by the Quartermasters
ing On she ,hl5ty a,st az Fl jay sa .trrn
From New Orleans to Indianos. Texas. or return.
From New Orleans to Brazos Santiago. Texas, or
From Galveston to Indianola, Texas, or return.
From Galveston to Brazos Santiago. Texas. or
From Indisncla to Brazos Santiago, Texas. or re.
turn. and for passage OF officers and enlisted
men from New Orleans to Galveston, Texas via
Proposals viii state at what rates bidders propose
points. Officers and enlisted men cabin and deck
passengers, each. and the following classes OF
Horses. Mules Sheep and Beet Cattle. each per
head; Iron. Machinery. Lead, Zinc Tn: copper ;s
S Sss1x Soli
nance. heavy Ordinance Stores etc, OF each per one
UoaI DER ton. Hay, Straw, Moss and Oakum, each
Lumber, pine and oak. each per one thousand
Oats and Corn per sack.
MEASUREMENT GOODS.
Clothing. Equpsge. Crates. Crockery. Furniture,
Mattresses. Light Casks and Tierces, Books. StE
tionery, etc, each Der cubic foot.
DRY GOODS.
Flour Meal, Bread, Rice. Crackers, Dried App les
Onions, Potatoes. Turnips. White sugar, etc., each
per bushel. ~
Pork. Beef. Liquids. Lard. Lime. Cement. Plaster.
Tar. RIOS in, Moasses, Brown Sugar. Tailow. Crease
ETC., each per barrel
Army Wagons complete. Ambulsnces. Spring
Cams .Rd wDao1 . ssoh PICKLES
tracts. Candles, Crackers. Hard Bread. Far!ns,
Spices Condensed Milk, Canned Meats, Soap, ETC.,
each per box.
HAMS Lard and Rice, each per tierce.
Ice and Sugar, each per hogshead.
Lard per key pals, Brooms. Shoveis. and Spades,
each per dozen.
sugar Havana. aad Tobacco, per box
Salt, per pack and per bushel.
Lafhs and shir giles. each per one Thousand Coco,
Freight to be delivered at any or all of the above
named points. at such wharves as may be desig-
nated by the Depot Querterlnaster.
Troops ard public freight to be taken to the full
capacity of the vessels proposed to perform ser
vice. when required by the Qusrtermasters Depart
The ability of the bidder to fulfill his agreement
must BE- guaranteed 6y two sssgons ,h persons,
shown by the official certificate of the clerk of the
nearest District Court, or the United States Dis
The United States reserves the right to reject any
| or all bids.
Proposals must be indsrsed Proposals for Trans
portation," and addressed to the undersigned
By order of Brevet Major General j. y. Keynoids
General United States Army, Chief Quartermas
ter Department of Texas je2l Ct
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23

A man named James Bevill, while quarrel.
ing with his brother-in.law, Martin Gala
CHER, got cut in the neck with knife
about eleven o'clock last evening in grocery
store, at the corner of Foucher and Delord
streets. The quarrel originated in family
DISPUTE. Bevill was taken to the Second
Precinct Station, and DR.. Mackay, police
surgeon, sent for to examine the wound
1t is supposed by the officer Of the station
that the wound is dangerous, as he COM
plains very much about his neck. Gallagher
made his escape, but the officers are con-
fident that they can secure his arrest if the
doctor pronounces the man in danger.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23

The Houston Union is informed by parties
from Brennan that the cars will not be
running to the Burton Station before
August, but that heavy force is at work
on the next section above Burton, and will
have the road-bed ready for the iron t.
Mr.. Wheeler's, which is twenty-six miles
beyond Brennan, by the time the iron pony
reaches Burton, and that the cars will Ger
tainly be running within fifty or sixty miles
of Austin in time to carry off the early fall
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-23
CANCELLATIONS OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department.,
New Orleans, May 81, 1870
WHEREAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN
w made to me for the cancellation of the official
bond O Richard @. Bond. as Clerk of the Fourth
District Court Of New Orleans, to wit: bond
sand dollars (s5000J signed by Richard o. Bond as
principal. and Cuthbert H. Slocomb. and Eugene
La Sere securities in solido; the condition OF the
Richard .. Bond. Of his duties as CLERK OF Court
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in
the aforesaid bond, to file their objections to the
cancellation thereof in writing in the office of the
Secretary of State within ninety days after the last
publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State.
this thirty first day of Nay, 1870 and of the indie
pendence Of the United States the nintyfourth.
II. @. WAkMUTH,
Governor of Louisiana
By the Governor:
Assistant Secretary of State. JED BOT