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Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
7-3O GOLD LOAN
or IuE
Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
Rapid Progress Of the Work.

r1VHE building Of ,heNor,hcrn Pacific Railroad,
l. tbcgun July last, Is heing pushed forward
with great energy from both cxtrcmiiics of the
line Seven thousand men are employed in Min
nesota aud on the Pacific coast The grade /,
nearly completed 26G miles westward from Lake
Superior; trains are running 100 miles Of iin-
ishcd road, and ,rack-'aying Is progressing to-
wards the eastern border o9 Dakota. Including
Us purchase of the 81 Paul & Pacific Rond, the
Northern Pacific Company now has 10 miles oi
completed road, and hy September mex, this will
lie increased TO NJ least BOO
A GOOD INVESTMENT. jay Cooke & Co
are now selling, and unhrsiiHiingly recommend
ns profitable and perfectly safe investment, the
First Mortgage Land Grant Gold Bonds of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company. They have
30 years to run, lear Seven mud Three 1enihs
per cent gold interest (unrc than per cent,
currency snl are secured by first and only
mortgage on the entire road nnd its equipments
and also, as fas, rs the road is completed, on
81, GOO ACRES OF LAND 10 every mile Of
track, or 800 acres tot c,ch 81 600 Bond. They
are exempt from U. ). Tax; prinrpn and inter
rs, are payable II, gold denominations; eoi-
pons, SloO 10 VI oo0; registered, 500 10 Slo,-
900.
LANDS F0R BONDS. Northern Pacific
7-30's are ut u, all times receivable at 10 per
cent. above par. in exchange for the compa-
ny's lands, nj their loves, cash prices. This rem
dcts them practically interest bearing land war
rants.
SiNkING FUND. The proceeds of all sales
Of lands are required 10 bc devoted TO the pur-
chase and cancellation Of ilr Firs, Mortgage
Bonds of the Company. The aud grant of the
road exceeds fifty million acres. This immense
sinking lgud will undoubtedly cancel the prnci.
pal OF tic Companys bonded dch, before il falls
due. With their ample security and high rate ui
interest there is no investment accessible TO the
people, which Is more profitable or safe,
EItHiNGiAG {. s. IEE-TWENTfES
The success OF the new government 3 per cent,
loan will compel the early surrender Of United
States per cents Mans holders of Fivc-Twcu-
ties are now exchanging them for Northern Pa
cifc Sevcn-Thitlics, thus rea izing r handsome
profit, and greatly increasing their yearly in
come.
OTfIER SECtRfTIES All marketable
stocks aud bonds will hc received at their high
est currc-t price in cx .an.c Tor Northern Pa
cihc Scyrn-fhirlics. Express charges on money
or bonds received and on Srycn-Thir,ics sen, in
return, will he psid by the financial agents. Full
information maps, pamphlets, etc. eau be OH
,ainci en- application nj amy agency, or from the
undersigned.
JpilN McLEAR 4 son,
Bankers and Principal Agents for Delaware,
No. Coz Market Street, Wilmington,
For sale at the ciizen's National hank, Middle
town
aug 26-3m
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
In German work called "The Histor,

In German work called "The History
of the Rose" the writer mentions that The
largest rose tree known to exist is III the
marine garden Of Toplon. France. Its
Of the species known as the Ranks rose.
bearing white flowers. The branches
stretch over length Of seventy -Gvs fsol
high. The stem near the rcol measures
two feet eight inches In circnn,lereics..
and the plant yields iify thousand roses
during tho months Of April and May.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
FRESH MEATS.

rTNHE undersigned respectfully announce to the
/ residents OF Middlclown that they have rent
ed the store opposite tho Pcninsular Machine
Shops on Main street, Middleiown, Del. and In
tend, on and after MONDAY, SEPT. IS, to have
4 supply Of fresh meats equal 10 the demand Of
all who may favor them with their patronage.
Al orders supplied with promptncss and dis
patch. WALLACE GARY. .
sept 23--3m
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04

In the museum at Casscl, Germany, Il
a library made from Eve hundred Europe:
an trees. The back Of each volpius 4
formed Of the bark Of tree, the sides q
the perfect vood, the top Of young weed
and the bottom Of old. When opcnsd ~
book is found TO DO box. containioe ~
flower. seed. fruit and leaves Of she lsss.
sithor dried or initiated in wax.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
TIL e BITTER ROOT
AGUE PILL.

v1NIlE undersigned having pbiaincd the most
l. signal and prompt relief from the use OF
these Pills, concluded TO procure a large amount
Of them to supply the ncighborhood, To be GER
tain that the investment would he snic, applica-
ton was made 10 one Of Inc most prominent and
successful physicians Of tine country for his opin
ion Of this medicine. lie replied
at is perfectly yharmlcss. Contains no Arsen-
ic, no Mercury nor Quinrc. aud yet Is so cner-
geiic and powerful, tina, firmly believe II will
cure all eases of Fever and Agne, " propsry used
In 1852 eases there was not one failure where the
medicine was used as directed. Therefore, by
plaeing |, within the reach Of every one, yon will
conIcr an untold blessing upon the community
Encouraged by this frank and unrcser,cd ies-
iimony, have prepared myself to establish Lo-
cat Agents wherever the Pills are needed.
CHARLES A. BRYAN,
GysgRAL AGgxr,
Chesapeake City, Md.
BITTER ROOT PILLS are for sale by CHAM
uEsLAixE, Pharmaceuiist, siiddletowp, Del.
sept lG-3mos
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
L1v Err
DIR. SIMMONS
LIy Err REGULATOR,

A PREP ARATION OF ROOTS AND HERBS,
warranted to be strictly vegetable, and can do
no injury TO any one.
Il has bccn used by hundreds. and known for
The last tAirty-iivc years MS one Of the mos, re-
liable. etIitacious aud harmless preparations ever
of|ercd 10 the suffering. II taken regularly and
nersistcntiy, Il Is sure to cure Dyspepsia, head
iGaaa' ache, jaundcc, cosivcncss,
sick headache, chronic diar-
REGULATOR. rhGa, affections of the hlad-
der, camp dyscn'cry, nncc-
- -S lions af The kidneys, fever
nervousness, chilis diseases OF tue SKIN imput,!
of The hlodd melancholy, or depression OF spirits,
heartburn. collie or pains in the bowels pain In
the head. fever aud aguc, dropsy, hollis, pain in
hsrk and limbs. asthma, erys;pclas, female AT
S.ctjous. and bilious diseases generally.
Preperdd only by J. II. ZElLlN CO.,
Druggists, Macon. Ga.
Send fIr a Circular. Price ~ ny mail si'-'
For sa,t b, CHARLES TATMAN, Jn.
Dec. a-ly. Midd'e'owh' pe''
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04

q lady vritcs % know II Il b peopse--
that il, Il Il is ladyliks-te rslsllGls -
squeezing back when . nan squasooo. ~
hsnd. NJ. Rditor answsss: HNfen, ~
might squsess easy. jusl soseGA - ~ ~
know lhae ron ars nce dlapesi1 - No.
about Il. Dus doa't t1s1 a6l1 e
hin yel 'ksoV hee ~ ~ -
= hs siSat stist ~ - ~ a
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
i THE SYMPTOMS Of Liver
slMs IONS

TnESYMpTOMS Of Liver
Complaint are uneasiness
6lMMONS and pain In the side. Some
times the pain Is in the
- u shoulder, nnd Is mistaken
for rheumatism. The stomach Is affected with
loes Of appetite aud sickness, bowls in general
cus,ive, sbnetimcs alternating with lax. The
bad 10 troubled with pain, and dull, heavy SEN
aatlon, cohsidcrebc loss OF memory, accompanied
with painful sensations Of
having left undonc some
LlV EN thing which ought TO have
been done. Oficn complain
uu,uu.l ing OF weakness, debility
And low spirits. Sometimes many OF the above
symptoms attend the disease ana y. o'nrr u'nes
very fcw cf them but inc nver y gcnctahy 'be
Organ most involved. Cure 'he hVcr WIN
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04
FOR SALE.

11URE. .BLOQQEp JERSEY RED, or CLARK
G sooek u ~, 1bbni ten 10 twelvs wesks old.
se... $50 A..W. Lynch,
~ Ss--ls Ssss SsoeI5sswn, hi.
Middletown transcript., 1871-11-04

BARRIERS mako many fricnds. but scrsps
more acquaintanccs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.
To sho'e the re,y age and lody ot the Tn'ss

4 Chicago journal calls attention TO the reri-
val of lost art. known to the Romans when
they manufactured asphalt pavement There
is On exhibition in that city an 'lmpcrlshable
asphalt pavement which Is said TO be lmpervl1o
Gus to water Interchangeable under the acton OF
the elements, elastic hard. smooth. tree from
dust, tougher than granite. easily handled ana
taken up desirable and which can neither rot,
burst, nor shrink: which. above all, Is cheap
\ delegation Of Marlanders conferred with
President Grant Yesterday on the consolidation
Of all the political elements in their State that
sre onnosed to the Democrats The President
received the visitors cordially, and indicated a
disposition to aid their object. Isn't this an
interesting interview, with the President Of
the United States?
Seventy-six years ago it required some TWEEN
ty days to get the most important news from
Paris to London, and twice as many days to get
it to Boston. Robespiere' fall occurred and
his execution with St. Just and Couthen took
place July 29, 1894, but the important intelll-
gence was not announced IN LONDON until au-
gust IL.
4 special from Princeton, Illinois: reports a
riot in progress at Albright Station, on the
Mendoza and Prophetstown Railroad. among
the laborers. seven-fvc Of whom have been dis
charged by the contractors without receiving
their pay. \ number have been seriously
injured.
1t is no longer mystery why the Erie rail
way pays no dividends that it can avoid. 1t
seems that it had in employ in 1865 no fewer
than forty lawyers, and its litigations during
that time cost it in counsel fees alone more than
third of million dollars
The opponents of Mormonism in Utah are
opposed to the admission Of the Territory as a
State at present They desire first to break
the lower Of Brigham Young. and have
transmitted their views to the House Of Repre-
SentatlveS.
4 kind of hoof:complaint now making such
ravages among the cattle in New England-is
thought at least in Rhode Island. to De con-
tagioua The Legislature has been therefore
called upon
The advocates Of ''Womeu's Rights had a
hearing before the judiciary Committee of the
House of Representatives yesterday, and argued
their case with considerable spirit and ability.
Perry Fuller we'll politician. died in
Washington yesterday.
The South Carolina House Of Representa-
tives protests against general amnesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

CoLLATERAI--At the restaurant of Il veal
thy and jolly old caterer in Hamburg, a gentle
man who had not Il shilling in his pocket Toasted
sumtuously on all the delecacies the bill of fire
afforded When he had finished his repast and
also drank his bottle Of Rudesheilner, he quiet
Is said to the landlord, II have no money to
pay your bill, my friend but if You will let ME
do 50, will give you u piece of advice that is
worth more than the money The landlord,
though taken back at the cool effrontery of his
impecunious guest, laughed and said to him.
We'll, sir. if you have no money to pay for
what you have eaten and drunk. let Us have
Your valuable advice
All right, replied the stranger Now lis
ten: you should ever be sent to the peniten-
riary, and have there to walk on the ,readmill
always be sure to choose the left side. You
will find it much easier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Thursday. January IL, 1871.

TIE San DOMINGO ArFA1R-In the Senate,
Yesterday. the San Domingo resolutions were
taken up. and Mr. Summers amendment d.
recting the Commission to inquire into the al
legged revolution against Baez and the relations
between Hayti and San Domingo, was rejected.
Mr.. Salisbury offered an amendment making
B. F. Curtis, Gen Sherman and ex-Presldent
Willard Fillmore the Commissioners under the
resolution. which was also voted down. Sieve
raj other amendments were negatived and the
resolutions were adopted as they came from
the House, and now 90 to the President tor
their signature. 1t is said that Ex-senator
Ben Wade. President White, of the Cornell
University, and Bishop Simpson, Of the VI. r..
Church, are named as the San Domingo Com
mission. The Tennessee has been ordered to
Norfolk and will depart as soon rs possible
with the Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

ABRAHAM LINcoLN's FEEs-The Chicago
Legal News has the following bit of informa-
ton relative to ''Lincon's fees
The largest professional fee that Lincoln
ever received WAS five thousand dollars paid
him for twice arguing the case Of the County
of Mclean against the Illinois Central Railroad
Company. reported in 18th Illinois, 2el. The
opinion of the Court sustained his view of the
case holding that the provision in the charter
of the Company by which its property was ex-
empted from taxation on the payment ola GER
tain proportion Of its earnings was constitution
al The Company owned nearly two millions
of acres of land, and the road passed through
twenty-six counties: 50 that had the decision
been adverse to the Company, half million of
dollars put at interest would scarcely have paid
the taxes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

\ number Of Friends having charge of the
Indians belonging to the Northern Superin-
tendency, called upon the President yesterday
They reported to him the improved condition
of the Indian tribes under the care Of members
of their Society Schools have been establish
ed and industries introduced,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

l;w. Randolph. of New jersey. in his an
nual message. touches on the subject of rail
way corporations and monopoists. The Exc
cutives of other States have expressed dread
that they will control and ovcrpower all other
corporations and private rights, but Governor
Randolph rather fears that their own rival in
terests will bring them into violent and per
haps physical. conflict
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

The meagreness Of the war news is indicative
Of the calm before what may be the coming
final storm Of the war On Monday an engage
ment took place near Rougemont. The artil-
lery duel at Paris is continued without any
important result The Germans report the
French Army of the Loire to be in full retreat
and closely pursued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

4 dispatch from Washington says:-"The
President does not intend, as some Of the news
ra,.ers have stated to send message to Con
gress on the subject Of reconstruction. he will,
however, in few days. transmit large number
of reports from military officers, received at the
War Department. in which complaints are
made and incidents given Of disturbances in
the South. They will be submitted in order
that action may be taken with view to afford
the required relief and recommendation TO
this effect may be made By the President in Il
brief message
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

Dispatches from Washington Territory re-
port that the country between Monticello and
Olympia is flooded The streams are all high
AMI many have overhowed. Many bridges and
sections of the railways have beeen carried
away Travel in consequence has been gene
rally suspended and the mails are carried on
horseback. 1t is still raining heavily. and the
streams are rising
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

1t is said that 'SenatorJ ohnston. Of Virginia
intends in few days to offer a resolution in
structing the Committee on Finance to inquire
into the expeliency of abolishing the internal
revenue system of collecting United States
taxes and proposing that the quota Of taxes re-
quired from each State be ascertained. and
That they shall be collected by State authori
ties in the manner State taxes are collected,
and by them paid into the United States
Treasury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

We see that some of the Radical newspapers
speak harshly of Mr. Motley for refusing to re-
sign when invited to do so. by the President.
These same papers sustained Mr.. Stanton, in
the course he pursued, under President John
son 5 administration
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

The little Church around the corner, con-
temptuously recommended to the friends Of the
late Mr.. Holland, an actor in New York. as the
place where they could find clergyman who
would give christian burial to the deceased is
now celebrated in prose and poetry-while the
minister who made the reference is universally
condemned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

Use HELMRoLDs FLUID EXTRACT BUcHr IL
all diseases "f these organs, whether existing in
male or female. from whatever cause originating,
and po matter of how long standing. 1t is pleas
ant in taste and 0dor, Immediate in action,
and more strengthening than any Of the prepars-
tio,,s Of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from broken-down or delicate
constitutions, procure the remedy al once
The reader must le aware that however slight
NAV hc the attack of the above diseases, it is
tain to affect the bodily health and mentalpower..
All the above diseases require the aid of adj
ure!ic. HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHr
i the great Ditrctic.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Price Sl.2l
per bottle, or 6 bottles for Sc 80 Delivered 10
any address Describe symptoms ia all colnmu-
nicationS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

The Baltimore Sun says. that the MANNER in
Which the government is sold in railway land
grants is shown in the results Of its imbecility
in the case of the Union Pacific railroad, which
has thus early virtually repudiated what it owes
to the government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
VIRGINIA NEWS.

In the L. s. Circuit Court, in Richmond,
Judge Bond presiding, on Tuesday, long de-
bate occurred upon the calling Of the Office
Judgment docket, during which every member
of the bar III attendance participated The
question arose as to the rules of practice in the
the L. S. Circuit Courts of the several States
The main question, however. was, whether the
present session was continuous term or an in
dependent session.
Captain Henry Davis city grain measurer. of
Richmond died on Monday, in the 1+th year
Of his age. He was for forty-two years citi-
zen of Richmond, and was well known and
highly respected.
Charles W. Tankersley, late Of Stafford
county. but now Of Arkansas, has been elected
Speaker Of the House Of Delegates OF that
State.
\ bold attempt was made on Sunday night
las, to assassinate Mr. James B. Moore, a
highly respectable citizen Of Prince George
county. The attempt failed.
Richard Buchanan died last week: near the
Summit in Spotsylvania county, He was
wounded in the war Of 1912. and Is said to
have died from the effects Of that wound.
DR.. Durritt' house. near Spotsylvania Court
House. Was DESTROYED by fire one night last
week. but the DR.. saved all its contents except
his meat No insurance.
The fair and tableaux: at Stafford Court Houe,
Christmas week. realized $500 to build church
upon the land donated by Mrs. Morton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

The Senate of Virginia, yesterday, passed a
joint resolution providing for the submission of
tn. adjustment Of the State debt with West
Virginia to arbitration, by vote of 81 to !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

In the Baltimore Stock market, yesterday,
there was some activity in Virginia Gs, $4,000
of the old registered bonds selling at 81 regu-
lar way, IN advance of ! but the general Stock
market was dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BucHu AND
IMPROVED ROSE WASH will radically ertermi-
nate from the system diseases arising from habits
Of dissipation, at little expense, little or no
change in diet, Inconvenience or expoaurei
completely sup-rseding those unpleasant and
dangerous remedies, Copaiva ind Mercury, III
all these diseases
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

HELMRoLDs FLUID EXTRACT BUcHU, in a.
iectons peculiar to Females, is unequalled by
any other preparation, as in Chloro~is, Or Re-
tention. Painfulness, or Suppression of Custom
airy Excavations, liberated or Schirrus State OF
the Uterus. and all complaints incident to the
sex or the decline or change oflife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
New York, August 10Th. 1876.

Allow ,ue 10 call your attention to my PRhf-
.PAT1OS OF COMPOUND EXTRACT
BCCHU. The component parts are BtCHt:
LONG LEAP. CUBEBS. JUMPER BERRIES.
N,ny or PREPAgAT1oS-Buchu,i in vacu,.
Juniper Berries. by distllatiun u form me
gin. Cubebs extracted b. displacement VIII
spirits obtained from Juniper Berries; very
lizzie sugar i: used, and small! proportion 0:
spirit II is more palstab!e than any now IN use.
Buchu, a. prepared by Druggists, is Of dark
color It is plant that emits its fragrance:
the action Of flame destroys this ~ active
principley leaving f dark and giutinoui dec0c-
ton Mine i. the color Of ingredients. The
Buchu. in my preparation predominates; the
smallest quantity Of the other ingredients are
added, - prevent Fermentation; upon inspec-
ton it will be found no: to be Tincture. Is
made in Phartnacops, no7 is it a Syrup-and
therefore can be used in c:.-es where fever Or
Inflammation exist In this You have the knowl-
edg. ii the ingredients and the mode Of prepare
ton.
Hoping that you will favor it with trial and
that upon INSPECTION, i; will Meet with your ap-
probstion
With IL feeling Of confidence,
l am very respectfully,
HI. HELMBoLD.
Chemist aid Druggist Of III Years ExpcIieiice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
4 NOVELTY
THE AMERICAN FAMILY KNITTING
MACHINE

Only twenty-five: Dollars.
ANY person. can rc:,iiz" H.. cash in ~" weeks
from th, proceeds of thi, wonderful little ma
chine Ii will knit 2nIu stitches in oil. l.inul,.
and d., perfect work. Gall ard II il. operation
nj the agency Located ii thr Land Gficr: Sml"o:
l. Miller NJ. H.! Kin stree. Alexandria. d;
ian l2-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12
November 4. 1854.
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,

HEIMBoLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BuCHC. for
weakness arising from indiscrr,ion The es-
hausted powers ii Nature. which are accompan-
led by :" many alarming symptoms, among
which will be found Indisposition to EIertoh,
Loss 81 Memory, WakefulneSs, Horror of Di-
<ens,, or Forebodng> OF Evil in fact Universal
Lassitude. Prostitution and inability enter into
the enjoymcnts of society.
The constitution once affected with Organic
Weakness requires the aid OF medicine to
strengthen and invigorate the System. which
EXTRACT BUCHU invari1-
hlv does Ii no treatment is submitted to- Con-
sumption ensues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

F;rst-c!s~S HDt"l -a..: reduced
On and after this ,;at" the WASHINGTON
HOUSE LynchhUr4 Va. will only charge for
board and lodging - p per day-hreakfast SOC,
dime" sc, supper 30.
Will. the pernancn, decline in supplies and
;hc greatly reduced profits in agricultural. me-
chaucal and other pursuits naccssitate economy,
tha proprietor. thankful for the liberal patronage
extended 20 his house heretofore trusts that the
public will sustain hin! in this. an effort in the
right direction. ~ an increase Of business
T. {. :. FERGUSON.
Proprietor Washington House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

:.adress H. T. HELMBOLD, Drug 4 Chsm-
cal Warehouse, 54 Broadway, n. y.
None are genuine unless done up in steel
engraved wrapper. with facsimile of my Chem
ical Ware house and signed
H. IT, HELMBOLD
New York je au-lawd&twly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-12

The revival of rumors Of changes in the Ca
binet of President Grant has brought from
Washington an authoritative denial that any
will be made