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Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
Poss1BII.IrIEs or THE FUTURE.

England's shame--her treatment of the
Irish people. What glory she might
achieve if she were to relax her hold upon
Erin, and let that long down-trodden isle
60 free. The feeble and partial measures
of redress from time to time proposed in
the British Parliament. are unsatisfactory,
and serve but to stimulate the desire of
the Irish people for entire emancipation
from the British yoke. That event will
come to pass. some day, whether England
wills it to be SO or not, and it would be
wise in her to bring it about of her own
free yolition, for she would thereby cancel
much Of the wrong she has been the in
strument Of inficting upon unhappy Ire
land. If the emancipation of Ireland come
not before, it will follow speedily after the
next war between Great Britain and the
United States. Whether such a war is
remote, or near at hand, can only for the
present be left to conjecture. All that we
know is, that there are disturbing relations
between the two governments, that fill
thoughtful and clear sighted men with
concern. The Alabama claims are felt to
be subject of uneasiness and embarrass-
ment on both sides of the water The
present state of that question cannot long
continue. Action is demanded, and the
question must be met by the cabinets of
st. James and Washington. 1t has al
ready been announced that resolution of
inquiry as to the delay in the settlement
of these claims, is about to be moved in
Congress. This is the first public indica-
tion of rising impatience at the delay, in
this country. Once set the subject prom
incntly before the public mind in man
ner which touches our national pride, and
the ardor of the people reacting upon the
authorities at Washington, would cause
the subject to be pressed with such vehe-
mence and force upon the attention Of
England, as to preclude the possibility Of
settlement of it by negotiation. What
them Why, an appeal to arms of course,
that dread tribunal of last resort between
nations. Then would England feel the
force Of an avenging Nemesis, and the day
Of Ireland's delivery would be at hand.
In view of the possible contingency Of
hostilities growing out Of the Alabama
claims, England has done us an essential
service, by sending into our waters hel
steel-clad leviathan; that is, if our autho.
rites shall profit by the lesson thus afford.
ed them, to construct armor-plated bate.
ries for our own Navy. capable of repell.
ing the stupendous force of this iron vol.
oano.
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A SpEcK OF FWAR.-Rear-Adm Por-
ter, commanding the United States North
Atlantic Squadron, entered the harbor of
Port-au-Prince on the 9th inst. with the
flagship Severn and the iron clad Dictator,
and, upon landing, had an interview with
the Haytien authorities. He announced
that the United States had formed an al
lance with President Baez Of San Domn-
go, and warned the Haytien government
that he would punish any attempt on its
part to give aid to General Cabral, the lea
der of the insurrection against Baez. This
menace created much excitement in Hayti
and was regarded in some quarters as an
act of war. The Admiral, after the inter-
view, steamed off to Cape Haytien. The
Haytiens assert that English vessels are
conveying supplies to Cabral, with the
concurrence of the British Admiral If
Admiral Porter is consistentin warning off
all sympathizers with Cabral, he will ne
cessarily come in conflict with the British
in those waters.
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An appalling disaster occurred fifteen
miles from Yokohama, Japan, on or about
the Oath of January, The Peninsular and
Oriental Company's steamship Bombay.
from Hong Kong, bound for Yokohama,
came in collision with the United States
corvette Oneida, and the latter was sunk
with all hands, one hundred and twenty
in number The Bombay was but slight.
ly injured The news comes from Gale
Ceylon, and was telegraphed by Minister
Motley to the State Department. 1t is
rumored that twelve of the officers or crew
of the Oneida wers saved. The sudden
ness of the accident and the almost total
loss of life would indicate that the collision
took place at night. The Japanese coast
near Yokohama has been fatal locality
for American and English vessels. The
steamer Hermann was lost there with go
lives, February IL of last year, and the
steamer Tallahassee, with % lives, june
II. The Oneida was third-rate screw
of eight guns. She had been on the Asiat-
le station three years. Her commanding
ofiicer was Commander Edward P. VIII
liams, of Maine.
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CONGRESSIONAL ExpURG ATIoN.-It is q
matter for public. graduation that this nest
Of unclean birds is undergoing the work
of expurgation. Let the good work go
on, until it is thoroughly purged. But if
it should, it is suggested that scarcely
quorum will be left to transact the public
business. The nation would be the gain
er, nevertheless, for such measures as have
been proposed by Bingham, Morton and
Nye, for the enforcement of the fifteenth
amendment, are a foul blot upon the es-
cutcheon of any people, and particularly
of people protesting to be free. The he
gira Of Whittemore from the House, for
the offence of selling cadetships, has been
followed by that of Deweese of North Ca
rolina. and GOlladay of Kentucky. But
Ter, of Tennessee, it is said, and others,
will shortly be exposed by fresh revela-
tions. Let the good work go on, until
their numbers be reduced, if necessary, to
the qainquc requisite for the salvation of
the doomed cities of antiquity.
In Golladay's case, the cadet he appoin.
ted was examined before the committee
and testified that he had never heard that
any money was paid for his appointment.
Mr.. Golladay maintains his entire inno-
cense, and is going before the people of
his district for vindication and reelection.
He is the only democrat among the ac-
cused.
A series of public meetings have been
arranged by the friends of Whittemore in
his district, and he intends to defend his
sale of cadetships on moral principles, ha-
wing. as he alleges, applied the money to
benevolent uses. Will he be admitted. if
reelected? We shall see.
Butler, it is supposed. will be expelled,
unless he, too, resigns.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

CuBA.-The New York Tribune says:-
The House Foreign Affairs Committee re-
sumed the consideration of the Cuban sub
ject. They have discussed the question
in all its various aspects nth Uiew OF
securing Harmonious action. The senti-
ment of the committee is clearly in favor
of prompt action on the part of our govern.
ment, and decidedly against the policy
'ohtch has been pursued by Secretary Fish.
Although no vote has been taken ON any
of the resolutions before them, the mem
bers of the committee will undoubtedly
agree upon the one introduced by General
Banks directing the President of the Uni
ted States to issue proclamation of neu-
trality placing both the Spanish govern
ment and the insurgents on the same foot
ing.
TO wAia The World says Grant and
his Cabi eve declared to the Spanish
Ministe@ October 13. 1869, that the Uni
ted States saw no reason to accord be-
ligerent status to Cespedes and his revol-
tors. Happy and united family is this
Republican party in Washington-accord-
ing to the Tribune. Grant says it would
be hostile act towards Spain to declare
y spe1es belligerent There upon, Con-
gress does H.
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CHANGE IN THE UsURY LAws.-We
can hardly suppose there will be any Sc
r,ous objection to the recommendation of
the committee of the judiciary of the House
OF Delegates in favor of such chaupe in
our laws as will allow the taking Of sny
rate up TO ten per cent, as interest for
money IN this State when specifically con.
tracted for The legal rate will remain nj
SIX per cent. in the absence of any such
contract. This is in accordance with wba,
we have urged as the least that should be
done in the matter, and it is, perhaps all
that Is absolutely necessary at this time.
Indeed 1t may be more judicious than
other change at period when the country
seems rapidly tending to the wholesome
condition of specie basis.-Bah. San.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

The famous phrase, " What will Mrs
Grundy say 2" was first used by Dame
Ashfetd, one of the characters in Thomas
Morton's sterling comedy of "Speed the
Plough" produced at Covent Garden
Theatre, in 1873. Since then it has pass
ed into general use. Every town and
neighborhood has its Mrs. Grundy. and
the excellent dame gives title to a very
clever article in the last number of the
New Eclectic.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

The United States Senate Judiciary
Committee, after very protracted session
on Saturday, came to the important con-
cluslon that Whitley and Farrow, the seal
awag representatives of the present bayo-
net Legislature of Georgia, were not legally
elected TO the Senate. Having disposed
OF these pretenders, the committee next
lookup the credentials of Hill and Miller
and resolved that if it should prove that
each was elected by majority of the
9uaiined members of. the Legislature
that is, by members who were not dis
tranchiseo by the fourteenth amendment-
they would be favorubly reported to the
Senate. The committee decided to report
in favor of the sdmission of Ames. the man
who elected himself Senator from Missis-
sippi at the point of the bayonet.
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The Delaware Republican denies the
rumor that Judge George p Fisher in
tends to remove to Wilmington to become
a candidate for U. S. Senate, and says,
that instead of being candidate himself,
he doubtless would be pleased at the elec-
tion of E. G.. Bradford, j. I. Heald, W.
G. Spruance, N. p Smithers, or Caleb s.
Layton, on the expiration of the term Of
Mr.. Salisbury.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

1t is stated that the treaty between Co.
lombia and this country, for a ship canal
across the Isthmus of Panama, needs only
the signature of the United States Com
missioner to put it in position to be act
ed upon. Its ratification by the Senate
of Colombia is conceded. In the mean
time, the engineers sent out from this
country are preparing to commence the
survey of the proposed route.
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DIED.

On the oath ult. at No. 1914, Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, Richard Thomas, of Delaware,
aged about 64 years.
On Monday evening last Mr.. John Callahan,
of St. Georges Hundred, at an advanced age.
On Saturday last in this town, Miss Ann
Floyd, in the 18th year of her age.
On the 26th inst in Odessa, Del. Mahlon Fos-
er, in the Goth year of his age.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

General Quesda. representing the Gu
ban patriots is now in Washington. He
brings good tidings from the revolution
lists, and will be likely to present such
statements to the Government as will u
mite both branches of Congress in favor of
Free Cuba. The Fish policy will come to
an inglorious end, and the Sumner indif-
ference will go for what it is worth, which,
In the light of such humiliating events as
British man-ofswar escorting American
vessels out of Havana, is precious little.
The cause of Cuba richly merits the sym
pathy oil the United States, as do the in
suits of Spain our immediate and uneouiv-
oeal attention.
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Citizens of MiddIetOxym

In favor of bringing ont Citizens Ticket,
without respect TO party, TO be voted for at the
Town Election, on Monday next, are requested to
attend meeting at Walkers Hotel this even
ing at O. clock. MANY CITIZENS.
march 5-lt
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Hams, Pork, Lard,
DRIED BEEF, MAcKEREL AND HERRING
COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR,

and general variety of GROCERIES.
Drummonds Flour, meal and Feed, Watson's
Crackers, Confectionaries, Tobacco and Segars
soap starch, and soda. Adams extra early and
sugar corn for seed; white and yellow onion
sets, Landreth garden seed of all varieties Ear
ly Rose, Early Goodrich, White Sprouts. Harri-
sons and Peach Blow Potatoes Foreign and
domestic anu
GREEN AND DRIED FRUITS.
Canned Fruit and Vegetables; Pickles. Green
vegetables, Poultry, Eggs, and numerous other
He will be-happy to wait on his friends at al,
times, and hopes they will give him call.
Poultry Eggs, Dried Fruits, and all kinds of
Furs. DE WITT n WAiKEnn vi
Middctown. March 5--6m
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The Philadelphia Age says: In the de-
bate on the Mississippi question, full JUS
tice was done to the important subject by
the Democratic Senators. The speeches
of Messrs. Garrett Davis, Thomas +. Bay
ard, John P Stockton, and George vick-
ers were irrefutable. They could only be
answered by strict party vote.
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REGIsrERs oRDER.-RrolsrEn's $ orpIcs,
Il \ hnAy GIstla 70 EnI, q loro

REGlSTER'S ER.--RECIsrER's OFFIcr,
II New Castle Co. Feb. "a, 1870.
Upon the application of J. RANDOLPH HOL-
TON, Administrator of Spencer p. Holton, late of
st. Georges Hundred in said county, deceased;
it is ordered and directed by the Register thai
the administrator aforesaid, give notice 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.
III six of the most public places of the County Of
New Castle, requiring all persons having de.
mands against the Estate, to present the same.
or ABIDE oy az Act OF Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the sams
10 be inserted within the same period in the Mid
aie,own .in Transcript, newspaper published in
Mlddietown, and TO be continued therein two
months wv
(C7) Given under the hand and Seal of
L. S. Office of the Register aforesaid. In New
Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
:, ,NUIlCE.-All persons having claims against
,ne Estate OF the deceased must present the same
auiy attested to the Administrator, on or before
FEBRUARY gath, 1871, or abide the act of Assem-,
NY IN such case made and provided.
j. RANDOLPH HoLToN, Administrator.
march 5-2m Address Middletown, Del,
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
DR.. THOMAS H. GILPIN,
(sUccEssoR TO Dr.. J.J. vANDERFoRD,)
'huate OF the Pennsylvania College of
Dental SURGERY.

lfFEkS his professional services toE@s
~ the citizens Of Middletown and vi-UIIB
cinty.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH Mounted on Dental Vul-
canliei material superior u metals in its adapt-
ability.
Persons having badly adjusted gold plates can
have them exchanged for The VuIcanite.
Great care will be given TO Chdrcn's Teeth ::
irregularities corrected, and deciduous teeth pre-
served until the permanent ones make their ap-
pearance.
.In- superior Dentifrice constantly on hand
ollce ON the corner of Scott and Main streets
formerly occupied by d. l.. Dunning.
REFERENCES.
DR.. t. L. Buckingham, Professor Pennsylva-
MIA College of Dental Surgery
DR.. q: I. Darby, Philadelphia.
Dr. Thomas Musgrove, Hkton, Md.
DR.. Ii. ii. Mitchell, "
Samuel b. Foard, Esq "
Rev. Henry Ii. Mathews "
march ST
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

a communication upon the peach grow
ing interest, called forth by the recent
letter Of Mr.. Samnd Townsend, appears
in this mornings issue and will be read
with attention by the Peach Growers in
ibis vicinity,
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

The French carry on successful war
against the natives Of their colony of SEN
egal, on the western coast of Africa (nortb
OF Liberia } On the 9th ultimo they won
2 victory over an army Of negroes four
times the size Of their own.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

s. Teackle Wallis, Esq. of the Balti.
more Bar, at the request of the Maryland
Legislature, delivered eulogy on the life
and character of the late George Peabody,
before that body on Friday evening, the
10th inst. 1t was pronounced most
able and brilliant production, and the fol-
lowing day Mr.. Wallis received vote of
thanks from the General Assembly, and
resolution was adopted to print 2e0O cop
les of the eulogy for the use of the Legis-
lature, when it was announced that in re-
spect to the memory Of the deceased phi
lanthropist, the State Printer would make
no charge for printing the eulogy. Mr..
Wallis is one of-.he most brilliant and
scholarly men in Maryland In his hands
the fame of the great philanthropist would
shine forth with rits brightest lustre.
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a CARD.

AlpDLrTOws, DEL March lst, 1870.
Having decided to discontinue the pra c,,c. 90
my Profession, in this town, take pleasure in
FGs;glommenuing icon, TO my patients, Dr. Thomas r.
ullpin' ' my successor, formerly of Elkton, Md
VINO Is graduate of the Pennsylvania Gollege
Q, o y Dental Surgery, and whom they will find an
able and proficient Dentist. 's-'-' 0 ''''
Very respectfully. ia. yASpERroun..
march 5--3w
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
MARRIED..

In Warwick, March lst. by Rev D. r. Ewell,
Mr.. Martin Kingsbury and Miss Frances Atkin-
son.
BY the same March lst. Mr. Robert II. Reg
lister and Miss Laura Jones, all of Cecil Co. Md.
Elkton papers please copy.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05

David G. Blackiston, Esq. of Kent co.
Maryland, has been appointed Inspector
General of grain, by Gov. Bowie, and con-
frmed by the Senate.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
SHRE2EeEEEAHTY.

CHERIFFALTY
TO tile Electors Of Ne'c Castle County.
FELLOW CITIZENS u offer myself to your con-
sderation for the Office of SHERIFF of New Cas-
tie County, subject to the nomination of the Dem
ocratic party. Respectfully yours,
ISAAC GRUBB.
New Castle Id. Jan 22-tn
SHERIFFALTY To the Voters of the Demo
~ cratic Party Of New Castle County:
GENTLENEN Encouraged hy many friends |
am induced to offer myself as n candidate for
nomination for Sheriff for the County of New
Castle, pledging myself to abide by the nomina-
tlon OF said Party and give my hearty support to
the successful candidate. Respectfully,
WM. II. JAMESON.
New Castle lid. Dec 25-ts
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-05
GROCERY, PROVISION
AND
VARIETY STORE.

'liB undersigned respectfully informs the cit
l. izens of Middletown and vicinity that h. has
opened Store on Nam street, opposite the Pc
ninsular Machine Works, where may always be
iound at the lowest prices, and of the best qual.
ity, sN'''
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EARMERSii

EpEAD d this advertisement, and give it your
~ whole attention. The following Trees and
Plants are guaranteed to be grown from the mn.
lural stock, and will be sold in quantities 10
suit any purchasers.
liales Etariy llarkcr's Seeding
Livngston's Large Ear Ingram's Seeding BIO
ly ! Ork Late Heath H.H
lroth Early Red Stump the World
NJ OF Delaware Red Cheek Mnecottoui
Crawford Early Langworths Late
Crawford's Late Early Barnard ...i
Ward Late Free Crockets Late White
Old Nixon Free Druid Hill
Patterson's Seeding Van Buren's Goldcn-
Moorc's Favorite Dwarf
Smock .-
GRAPE YIYEs-Concord, Clinton and other VA
rieties years old. Hot House Grapes.
CuRRANTs.-Fine Red and White Dutch
years old, -'g
GoosEBERRps. "A merican Seeding, VS.. OLD.
Usage ORANGE-As large as year old plants,
fine roots.
PHLA RAsPBERREs.
Early Wilson, kittatinny, aud IAwton Black-
berries.
STRAwBEhRIEs Wilson'S Albany, Agricnltu,
rlst Charles Downing, Naomi and Stringer.
lthnbarh-Wyatts Iinnaeus.
llorseradish Sets.
Always on hand selected assortment of White
Oak split Baskets. Also will supply any ouan-
tity of the Clayton Tub or Baskets. beiua their
Agent at this place. ~
300 bushels of Early Rose Potatoes, of choice
quality. A. II. BRADLEY'
:, Commission Merchant
N"rch '-3mo. Middletown, Del.
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-03
For Sale or to Let.

nNE half Of nice two story double house, sit.
" ua cd d Ee miles from the city and within ten
minutss walk or X. r. Station. For further par
iiculars inquie OF SAMUEL BELL, at his new
east OF New City Bailding, Portland, Me. ap29tf
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-03
Land for Sale.

TNH AT Splendid Lot OF Land situated on the Cor
i ner OF Commercial and New Centre Strees
formerly occupied by N. P. Richardson & Co.'S
Foundry is for SALE and presents tempting oppor-
tunity for Investment. This lot contains about
10000 feet, and will be sold cheap. and on accommo-
dating terms. Fer plan and particular inquire OF
e. E. UPHAM. at UPhAM & ADA Ms
ap29eod3m Commercial Street.
The Portland daily press., 1870-05-03

Ious Contamination until
they were painfully affecting have been radically
cured in such great numbers in almost every sec.
nOn OF the country that the public scarcely need to
ee n1Snsa q 5,s virtues & e OF r uses ss
enemies of our race. Often, this unseen and unfelt
tenant Of the organism undermnes the constitution,
and invites the attack of enfeeblng fatal diseases
without exciting suspicion of its presence AGAIN
it seems to breed infection throughout the BODY and
into one or other of its hdeous FORMS either on the
surface or among the vitals. In the latter, tuber-
Giles may be suddenly deposited in the lungs or
its presence by eruptons the skim or foul ulcer
atons on some part of the body. Hence the occa-
sional use of bottle of this SarsaparilIa is ad-
visable, even when no active symptoms of disease
appear: Persons afflicted with the following COM
plants generally find immediate relief and, at
"a: st. Anthony's Fire, Rose or Erysipelas,
zetter. Salt Rheun,, Scald Head, Rin0,ro,sn,
visible FORMS Of Scrofa.loms disease. Also in the
more concealed forms, as Dyspepsi0, Dropsv,
Heart Disease Fits, Egilepsy, Neuralgia,
lar and nervous systems.
Syphilis or VenereaJ and MercuriaI Diseases
are cured by it, though long time is required for
subduing these obstinate maladies by any medicine
But long continued use of this medicine will cure
the complaint. LeMco,rAea or Whites, Uterine
monty soon relieved and ultimately cured by its
purifying and invigorating effect. Minute Direc-
tions for each case are found in our Almanac sup.
Piled gratis. Rhemmatisns and Gout, when
caused by accumulations of extraneous matters
in the blood, yield quickly to it, as also Liver
nation of the Lircr and Jnaisefice, when arising
as they often do, from the ranking poisons in the
blood. This SARSAPARILLA is great re-
slorer for the strength end vigor of the eystem
Ihose who are LonOuid and Listless, Despo,t-
dent, slceptcss, and troubled with Nervous Ap-
symptomatic of Weokness, will find immediate
relief and convincing evidence of its restorative
power upon trial.
PREPARED By
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Practical ard AnalvticaZ Chemists.
SOLD. BY. ALL. DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
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The Portland daily press., 1870-05-03
STATE OF MAINE,
SECRETARv's OFFICE,

SECRETARy's OFFICE,
Augusta, March 81, 1870. I
n conformity with section 2, chapter 20, publ,
L laws of 1869, hereby give public notice to al
persons interested therein, that the liability of III,
follow ng named banks chartered by the State n
Maine, to redeem their bills will expire as follows
Augusta Bank, Augusta, Oct. 20, 1870.
Belfast Bank, Belfast, January 25, 1871.
Bank OF Somerset, Skowhegan, May 21, 1870.
Bank Of Winthrop, Winthrop, May 2s, 1870.
Bath Bank, Bath, July IA, 1870
Canal Bank, Portland, March 81. 1871,
Cobbossee contee Bank, Gardner, Feb. 25, 1871.
Freemans Bank, Augusta, April IS, 1870.
Granite Bank, Augusta, July 21, 1870.
Gardiner Bank, Gardiner, March %, 1871.
Georges Bank, Thcmaston, January IS, 1871.
International Bank, Portland, August 5, 1870.
Kenduskeag Bank. Bangor, October 1s, 1870.
Lewiston Falls Bank, Lewiston, May 2, 1870.
Long Reach Rank, Bath, October 2, 1870.
Lumberman's Bank, Olltown, March 25. 1871.
Merchants Bank, Bangor, March 81, 1871.
Mechanics Bank Portland, February II, 1871.
Northern Bank, Hallowell, October II, 1870.
Newcastle Bank, Newcastle, March 20, 1871.
Oakland Bank, Gardiner, December 16, 1870.
Peoples Bank, Watervle, February 1s, 1871.
Richmond Bank, Richmond, January 2, 1871.
Sandy River Bank, Pennington, March II, 1871.
South Berwick Bank, South Berwick, March 20
1871.
Ticonic Bank, Waterville, January I, 1871.
Thomaston Bank, Thomaston, February II, 1871.
Union Bank, Brunswick, March "A, 1871.
Village Bank, Bowdoinham, February 3, 1871.
Waldohoro' Bank, Waldoboro' February l. 1871.
Waterville Bank, waterville, January ., 1871.
FRANKLIN NJ. DREW,
apr22d1aw4t-w4t17 Secretary of State.