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Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09
ET0WN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE SATURDAY

all human probability, the disease that
now consumes me will soon give me
grave in foreign land. But there arc
few things l wish to say before die.
was wrong not to explain to you at first
But desire to spare you what you might
consider disgrace. thought you could
and would trust me. 1t was my sister you
saw. She was vain and frivolous, anG
eloped with a proAigate. The marriage
was illegal and Ethel was disgraced. She
came to me and asked for help. [ could
not refuse her. I was taking her to Il
safe asylum when l was absent that night
You understand it all now. Don't be
troubled, dear, but forget me and be hap
py. My sister is dead now, and l have
not, fear, long to live. God bless you,
dear! In heaven all these wrongs will
be righted."
For two years lived alone at Swans
Nest-two years of inexpressible agony ;
then the news came! A steamer home
ward bound from Calcutta, was lost, and
Horace Reade was one of the passengers.
That was the death of hope! Another
year dragged by. One sweet May evening
[ strollcd down to the sea shore. The sun
was setting in waves of gold and purple,
and full moon came up, flooding the
great sea and the long stretch of glitter
ing sand with misty splendor, The
tide rolled in with low musical murmur
| sat down on a rock.
Far out upon the bar, stately vessel
swung at anchor, and little boat from it
was coming in. watched the tiny craft
with kind of fascination. Presently it
grated on the sand, and a man sprang
ashore.
A wild, nameless hope took shape in my
heart. arose and tottercd forward, blind
and half-unconscious. The instant after
a strong arm clasped me.
| looked up into the face above me. 1t
was wan, and worn, and changed by suf-
fering, but knew it in an instant.
ooh, Horace! my husband" l cried,
forgive me-"
Then I felt his tears upon my cheek
his kisses on my lips. The happy world,
drowned in the splendor of the spring sun
set, faded out, and l sunk into his arms
insensible.
1t is all over, the remorse, the loneli-
ness, the aching pain! We live at Swans
Nest, my dear, forgiving husband and
myself.
Il had engaged my passage" he said,
4" in the steamer that was lost. But |
fell i'll, and could not come then, and that
sickness has restored me to you, thank
God
thank him also, daily and hourly for
this undescrved, this perfect bliss.-Pc-
tcrSOn'S for Nay.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

The present census is the ninth that has
been taken by the general government.
The first was taken in 1890 The follow
ing are the total populations of the coun-
try as returned by the previous censuses ::
1903, ,929, ,827; 1905, ,305, ,925;1S10
= ,293, ,S14; 1920, ,G38, 1871 1890
12,866, ,020; 1640-17, ,069, ,453; 1850
%, ,101, SIG; 1SG0-31 ,445, So 1t is a
noteworthy fact that at the taking of the
first census the State of New York was
but fourth in order of population. By
rapid strides it gained the first rank in
1920, position which it has since main
tanned.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09
HOW COFFEE IS CULTIVATED.

The manner of cultivating the coffee
plant varies but little in the several Gen.
trail American States, and short sketch
Of how their favorite beverage is produced
may be interesting to all good coffee
drinkers.
The coffec-beans are first planted in
t-beds, from which, in few months,
they sprout, and shoot up five or six inch
es high, when they are removed singly and.
taken to the fields which have been pre-
pared to receive them. There the young
sprouts are planted anew, in rows, with II
space of from four to six feet between each
plant For two years they need no more
care, except an occasional plowing out of
the weeds which spring up around them.
The third year the plant is from three to-
four feet high, and commences to bear,
producing about pound of coffee fruit.
Each year adds to the size and product
iveness of the tree, till it reaches about
ten feet in height, after which it gives a.
product of from twenty to thirty pounds
of green fruit.
The coffee fruit resembles in shape;.
size and color, a plump cranberry, and
grows closely to the small, lateral branch
es of the tree; so that the hand can at once
strip off the fifty or more berries branch
may bear. On some plantations, the
trees are dwarfed, for the double purpose
of increasing the fruitage and facilitating,
the picking.
The time of picking the crop varies, ac-
cording to the locality, but ranges from
December to March. When the fruit is
ripe, all hands are employed-men, wo-
men and children-and as fast picked tho
berries are sent to the mills, which, ar
ranged something like shelters, re-
move the pulpy overings-leaving the
kernels, which are Immediately spread out
in the sun to dry. At this time the
skies are watched carefully, and in case
of rain, the kernels are rapidly gathered
under shelter, as rain upon them while
drying would cause an irreparable injury =
and, on some plantations, machines for
drying by hot air have been introduced.
After few days in the sun, the kernels
become dry and crispy they are then
thrown into circular trough, and large
wooden rollers, shod with iron, crush the
shell, and liberate the two beans which
each shell contains. The bean has still
another coating--its skin-which is the
hardest of all to remove, but, through
long continued attrition with iron-shod'
rollers, this, also, is mostly removed, and
then the fanning-mill cleans the bean by
blowing away the loosened skin and bro
ken shells.
But the most expensive part of the pro-
cess is now to come. Before long tables
sit the natives, young and old, chattering,
laughing and singing as they work, and
on these tables are poured the beans ss'
they come from the tanning mill. Each
Indian holds haskell in his or her lap.
and with both hands rapidly picks out.
every perfect bean, till there
remains on the table nothing but broken
and imperfect coffee, of no value. Tho
hands are paid, at this work, so much per
quintal, of one hundred pounds, and skill
full pickers make good wages. 1t takes
six hundred and sixty pounds of the fruit.
as it comes from the tree, to produce one
hundred pounds of clean, marketable cof-''
fee--and yet it pays.
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Two Irishmcn, on sultry night, took
refuge underneath the bed clothes from a
skirmishing party of mosquitoes. AT last
one of them, gasping from heat, yentured'
to peep beyond the bulwarks, and cspied
FREELY which had strayed into the bed
room. Arousing his companion with a.
punch, he said - Jamie, Jamie, its no.
use, ye might as weel come out Here's
one of the crayters sarchin for us wild a
lantern"
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That's a good gun of yours, stranger;
but Uncle Dave here has one that beats
it," d" "Ah! how far will it kill hawk
with No. shot?'' II don't use shot, or
ball either" answered Uucle Dave for
himself. ''Then what do you use, Uncle
Dave?" 81 shoot salt altogether. 1 kill
my game so far off with my gun, that
without salt, the game would spile before
l could get it,"
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gelrtt noetrn.
CLING TO THOSE WHO CLING TO YOU

There are many friends of summer,
Who are kind while flowers bloom,
But when winter chills the blossoms,
They depart with the perfume.
On the broad highway of action,
Friends of worth are far and few;
So when one has proved his friendship,
Cling to him who clings to you.
Do not harshly judge your neighbor,
DO not deem his life untrue,
If he makes no great pretentions-
Deeds are great though words are few.
Those who stand amid the tempest
Firm as when the skies are blue
Will be friends while life endureth;
Cling to those who cling to you.
When you see a worthy brother,
Builetng the stormy main,
Lend helping hand fratcrnal,
Till he reach the shore again.
Don't desert the old and tried friend,
When misfortunes come in view,
For he needs friendships comforts
Cling to those who cling to you.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

An exchange says: The sheep are an
effectual exterminator of briars. Cut the
briars close to the ground with a scythe,
and afterwards let the sheep pasture on
the sprouts as fast as they appear; two
seasons will generally suffice to destroy
them. Ploughing briars rather seem to
encourage their spread, for many of the
roots run beneath the plough, and every
piece of root will send up new shoot.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

The indiscretions of our youth are drafts
upon our old age, payable fifty or sixty
years after date. And they, are sure to-
be paid. Young men remember that, and
try to lead regular, sober, and Industrious
lives, avoiding undue exposure, late hours
and all excess.
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The other day, in Buffalo, an excited
individual with carpet-bag in one hand
and an umbrella in the other, and ashawl'
hanging over his arm, accosted one of the
street gamins with the question: Say,
bub, which is the quickest way for me to
get to the Eric Railroad dcpot?' "Run!"
was the lacoAic reply.
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Whittier tells the story of a Quaker
meeting" in New England, which was
troubled by brother who was moved -
to speak oftener than was for their best
edifcation, and SO passed the following
resolution :'It is the sense of this meet
ing that Geo. c. be advised to remain
silent until such time as the Lord shall
speak through him-more to our satigac-
tion::"
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

A young man in Ohio recently opened
clothing store and was sent to Jail for
it. Reason-tho clothing store belonged
to another man.
This, that, and the other, ever make a
great pothcr.
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A lazy dyspeItic was bewailing his own
misfortunes, and speaking with a friend
on the latter's general good health and ap-
pearance. "What do you do to make
you so strong and healthy p inquiries dys-
peptic Live on fruit alone" answered
the friend. "Fruit, what hind of fruit ?"
"The fruit of industry, and l am never
troubled with indigestion.
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T A lady recently sent fur cape to fur
establishment for repairs. She explained
her wishes in the following note: want
mi kape mendid whar the mices nored it,
in gud shape.
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Three year old, energetically, to a fly
on wall 800, fly, don't bozzer me"
Mother-'Dear, where did you learn
that p Three year old, singing" Dat
what my muzzer said"
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A man who was the valedictorian at
Harvard about ten years since, now rings
the bell to start the horse cars in an Indi-.
aua town. at is good thing to have a,
fine larned edication."
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A couple of chairs belonging to Benedict
Arnold, were recently sold at ST. Johns,
N. B. ter $12.75 each.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

The Vieeroy Of Egypt expects to realize
ten millions of dollars by the sale of laudi
along the Suez canal.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

A Burlington (Towa) lady has advanced
so far in woman's rights as to go to the
barber's regularly to be shaved.
Middletown transcript., 1870-07-09

Boston manufactures $4,000. 900 worth,
of pianos yearly.
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Fresh Indian ortrages are reported ID
Wyoming. Six citizens near Atlantic
City have been murdered and horribly
mutllatFd. The stage from Big Sandy,
duesat South Pass. is miaeinRs and 1t is
feared chat the passengers. have been
captured or killed. Among sfhems are
two United States Army officers. 81
a. "Ohi what IN excellent Tonic" ia the
language of the invalid who uses Solo,
MONS BrrrERs. MI
Dyspeptics should use DR.. TUFTS
Golden Eugle Bitters.
''Just the thingI' Such is the excla-
NATION OF the DJspeptics who use SOLO.
MONS B1TTERs. N21
DR.. Tnttfs Golden Eagle Bitters Sis fhe
best tonic in tho United lStates.. 81 ~
II am strong and healthy, yet to pre-
serve my good condition. use Solo
MONS BTrTERs. -, N2i
A healthy and exhilirating beverage is
DR.. TUFTS Golden Eagle Bitters.
The woak .qpd emaciated mother says:
''My health and strength is restored r. =
the uso or SoIoMoNs' BlrTEpa. MI
If you want n fine appetite and good
digestion use DR.. TUFTS Golden Eagle
Bitters.
Delicate females take the Golden Eagle
Ritters
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~ A STRANGE CAUsE OF DEATH -On
Monday of last week, q young man,
naneds Henry Schooloraft, residing at
Springfield Landing, East Baton Rouge:
La. met his death ID singular nannets
While out hunting he encountered p
large rattlesnake, which hesatterpted 10
kill. by striking iswith the buN of hts
shotgun, and, in'so doing, one. .oE tfse
barrels was discharged, lodging the con-
tents in his breast, from the effects Of
which he died in n short time.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. We have re-
csiyed a. catalogue of this institution for
the present year. There are reported
464 students. OF whom Virginia has ITO;
Maryland SO; Alabama. and North Caro-
lima "a each;. Mississippi 80: Tennessee
81; South Carolina "a; Georgia 25;
Texas %; Kentucky II; Louisiana Is;
Florida 6; Arkansas A; 80. The faculty
numbers 27-many Of them OF national
reputation. III I'm
A New BIsHoP. The Pope has con
firmed RI. Rev. Ignatius Persico Roman
Catholic Bishop Of Georgia; with head
quarters at Savannah.
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Nobody supposes that Horace Greeley
is fool; yet Horace Greeley. or, at any
rate, the New York Tribune, says that
the muses. of Northern men who "wa-
tered Southern battle-felds with their
life's blood" did it "to preseype TO the
scorM an absolutely free gorsrnnienN 1t
is true, the Tribune does not say that
these soldiers accomplished the purpose
for which they came hither, but it evi-
IDENTIFY means That they did. This Sab
solutely free government" appears to us
of the South, who are still ruled by the
bayonet, to be very much like the free
governments in Ireland, Hungary, Po-
land, India, ETC., which appear to Eng
land. Austria, and Russia, ns the best
that could possibly exist, but to NIL the
rest of the world as grinding despotisms
But, then, We arc not capable of judg-
ing. Wa must needs refer such ques-
tions to the decision of our Northern
brethren" who are amazed that we
should have doubt on the subject.
Richmond Dispatch.
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Yeddo has been again visited by q
great fire. A correspondent of the Japan
GazeHe writes: Ruined dwellings,, shat
tered fortunes, want, and even death,
have come in place Of the joyous New
Years festivity, SO long looked forward
to. hear that nearly 5000 houses
wero destroyed, and that over sixty lives
are automatically reported lost. Besides
an immolation OF faithful retainers
guarding store of silver. who were
buried in the walls of building which
fell in upon and crushed theG, T hear
that thirteen persisted around an enor-
nous quantity of kinsnts, which the Co
vernment had placed for safe keeping in
the large silk store called 'Eheslya.
The men stood staunchly to their posts
until they were completely surrounded
by fiery circle, which 0n-lookers could
SEQ momentarily narrowing its edge. It
WAS evident that most must perish, md
NIL did so-thirteen charred heaps of hu-
manity being found next day between
the go-downs. The kinsats were the re-
suit OF last years in-gathering of taxes. -
MAY IT REST IN PEACE. Ant :
Slavery Society intends giving up the
ghost. It proposes to hold commemo-
ratlFo JnOllee IN this city on the 9Th inst. !,
which shall he its last meeting. We are
very glad it intends dissolving. A hcca-
tomb of graves, many thousands of
widows and orphans and frightful load
OF debt. arc the results of its labors. If,
after all the mischief it has done, it can
rest i'll peace, we trust it will. But what
Wendell Phillips. it's President, will do
without it We cnnnot even imagine, ut
the present writing. .--Ye,o York Herald.
Two negroes, named Tom Young and
Bob Gum, were hung in HiIIsboro',
Orange County, North Carolina. on Fri
day last, for tho murder of Martin v.
Blalock, young white man, on Christ.
mas night last. The murder was com
mi!ted for tho purpose Of robbery.
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I Tar ADyooATE@o OF THE SWINoHRsTnB
RIFLE. In speech delivered5 et WASH
ington, last week, and which is copied
from EtheG Republican organ into our
Columns tp.d&S, Gov SCOTT sayoWs his
firm belief fAthAb the Winchester rife 10
tho great pana9ea for the political ills TO
which his parry has fallen prey: in the
South. He views the question of duty,
as Governor of a State, In purely par
tisan sense, and as is characteristic of the
man, he utters dire and bloody threats
against his political opponents. This is
very, foplish and Icontcmptiblel on the
part Of the Governor. He must know
that the greater portion OF the opposite
party are trained and disciplined soldiers,
and while they have no love for him and
his oo-laborers, they nre equally desti-
tute OF fear, ieren though MheE hns the
'powera ahda the will to enforce bis, de-
-mands. AS representative OF that class,
we will go to the farthest extent, under
the civil law, in guaranteeing to every
man the right to vote as he pleases; but
we trust that the day, oE hny6nets aud
rifles is forever gofie. ati seens, how
ever, that Gov. SCOTT differs with this
sentiment, and is preparing to cosroe the
white people OF the State into quiet sub.
mission to his re-slection without oppo.
sition. While prsting Of intimidation
and violence, he seeks to make use of
the one and threatens the otlier. Weare
confident that all pariesip the coming
canvass will take up the refrain Tor peace,
good order and Oh unrestricted ballot
and are equally oonfident that the mast
discreet aud sensible among the Go
vernor's political friends will repudiate
his talk of Winchester rifles, ammuni-
ton, &,.-Anderson lnteNigencer.
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r. T. M o V A T. :.

HAVING removed my place Of business to
Ill tho stand formerly occupied by DR.. Berry.
next to Pollock House, my patrons will find
mo at that piace hereafter, with full and
consisting Of English. French and Scotch Cas-
simeres, Neck lies, and Gents Furnishing
Goods gcnorally. A call is solicited.
March "a ,J.F. EISEEMANN
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The Carolina House."

THIS HOUSE has always enjoyed the repu-
IL tation of being the best place in tho city
mixed drinks. Tho now brand OF Whiskcy,
THE HlBEhNIAN, is something out OF tho
ordinary run. Call and see me, on Washing
ton street. RICHARD BARRY
April Proprietor
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Terrible CALAMITY IN RANDOLPH
CoUNTY.-A correspondent writing from
Cuthbert to tho Macon Journal, under
date of Wednesday last, says:
A serious casualty, and one which has
occurred near this village, this morning.
We were visited by heavy thunder
storm and shower. AIR. G. B. Smith. O
citizen Of this County, living few miles
out, we'll known and respected by all,
was sitting with his family around the
fre-side, when the lightning struck the
chimney, and, following it's fue. pros
trated him and his entire family, con-
sisting of his wife and three children.
/ Mr.. Smith was sitting Immediately in
front of the Fireplace, his wife on one
side, and q minister, Mr.. Armstrong, who
had spent the night with them, on the
other. Mr.. S. was killed instantly-hav-
ing his neck broken. Mrs. Smith was
severely shocked aud seriously burned,
there still being much doubt ns to her
recovery. The children were all more or
less injured, but not dangerously so
Mr.. A. was the first to revive after the
shock. and, upon arousing. hurriedly
proceeded to pour water upon Mr.. Smith.
About this time the laborers, who had
been shut up in another house during the
storm, came in and told him the house
was burning. Mr.. A. then proceeded,
with the assistance of the workmen, to
remove the family, and by the time
they were removed, and before anything
could be saved from the flames, tile roof
began to fnll in.
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Mountain Butter

Mountain Butter.
el1 KITS North Carolina MOUNTAIN BUT
~ TER for sale low by the package.
March Q GEO. SUMMERS.
The Fertinzlng Properties of "Phuine. y
A NALYSIS-Bon Phosphate Soluble. Sul-
n phate OF Ammonia. Sulphato Of Potash,
Suiphate of Soda, Suiphate of Lime, Carbo-
nate OF Lime, Sulphate Of Iron, Organic Sub
tilizing ingredients known to chemistry. 1t
cont aims every property necessary to supply
tho wants of vegetation, and is a reliable
compnsition.-mak it tho best general FER
flaIHER ever offered to Planters and Farmers
in South Carolina. For Gardens, it will be
found cheap and satisfactory manure.
For sale i'll largo and small lots, by
FISHER i HEINITSH,
March 12t Druggists.
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Notice,

Notice.
<A THE fast trotting Messenger
1t,vaer$AA Stallion DANvlLLE will season
effttasaaaaY RYF3 in Kichland County, this spring.
0r.H-M at Agnew 4 Co 3 Livery Stable,
hasze@asSzG. Columbia. where he can bo
seen; also, at W. II. Dnwdy's, on the Wood
ward plantation in the Fork, and alternately
at tho above places every nine days. For par
ticnlars apply at the above places.
Danvio took the Grst prize at our last State
Fair for speed, and Gun show as fine colts as
any in tho state. April limo
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FoUNrAIN OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY.-Purify
the "blood" and enricl, tho stream upon whiuh
life ebhs and flows. Use HEINITsH's QUEENS
DELIGHT. 1t onriches the blood when thin
and watery. Too many neglect the condition
Poverty Of blood is common disease. The
chief symptoms arc ''paleness," feeble pulse,
loss OF appetite, indigestion, flatulcnce and
irregularity of tho bowels; low spirits, he ad-
These points are always found to be connected
with poor blood. The ''QUKEN's DELIGHT" is
a fe.exhilarattng elixir, and should be used
at this season. Get "a bottle. For sale by
FISHER HK1SiTsH. go April
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G. D. Eberhardt,

HAYING just returned from New York,
III would respectfully ask his old patrons
ana tho public generally to call and sec his
new and we'll selected stock OF SPRING and
SUMMER STYLES, Washington street. oppo-
site Law Range. March % IL
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Sugars! Sugars =!

TN consequence OF tho decline in Gold, we
Il have reduced our prices for SUGARS, and
arc now retailing STANDARD CRUSHED
SUGAR at six pounds for 81 90, and all other
grades in proportion. Terms cash only, at tho
reduced prices. ]. & T. Il. AGNEW.
ADrIl g
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Chester Hogs and Pigs,
AND FINE GRADES.

WE are now prepared to supply
%ss'A persons in want Of fne stock with
--Wi8 he following fine breeds, at reasona-
- lie prices: Full Blood Chester County
d JOS AMI PIGS. A lot Of Grades, being a
cross Of Berkshire and Chester. Apply early
to D. c. PEIXOTTO & SON,
Auotioneers and Commission Merchants.
Anril ca
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kosKoo The Norfolk Daily Journal, OF
Decembtr II, 18G9 says: It.. i'tG'
"Tlis medicine ia rapidly gainiug conf
dence of the people, and the numerous testi-
nonials OF It's virtues, given by practitioners OF
medicine, leaves no doubt that it Is safe and
reliable remedy for IMpURlTY OF THE BLOOD,
LIVER DISEASE, &C."
Tho last Mciicdl Journal contains an arti-
Gle from Prof: i. 8. Newton, NJ. D.. President
speaks in high terms OF it's curative proper
ties: and gfyos u special recommendation oil
koskoo to tho practitioners Of medicine.
This is, we believe, the fret instance where
by the Faculty of any of the Medical Colleges,
and reflects great credit upon the skill of DR.
Lawrence. its compounder. and also puts
Nkoskoo" in the VAN OF all other medicines
of the present day. Fps
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Taken Up.

Taken Up.
nNE MILCH COW AND CALF; color, red;
" marks, white forehead, upper square
swallow fork, and two under bits in right ear.
Under bit aud swallow fork In left ear.
The owner will please como forward, provo
his property. pay charges, and take them
away. MACDUFF ARLEDGE.
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