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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

We are authorized to announce Gen. B. +.
CHEATHAM, of Coffee county, as q candidate
to represent the State large IN the Congress Of
the United States. Election in November next.
Subject to the Convention called by the Demo
cratic Executive Committee. je1 If
I'VE are authorized to announce Hon. JOHN
wv E. DROMGOOLE, of Rutherford county,
as candidate to represent the State at large in
the Congress of the United States. Election in
November next. je1S to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

STORAGE AND COMMISSION.
Wheat! Flour! Gotten F!

WTE ARE PREPARED, IN EVERY way, for
w carrying Wheat, Flour and Cotton in large
lots. Can receive or discharge ten to fifteen cars
per day. Our charges for wheat are less than
those of any other EleEaTing Company we can
hear of in the United States Flour and Wheat
stored out OF the reach of the smartest NASH
WILLIE RATS. Money always on hand for loan on
merchantable Wheat, Flour and Cotton in large
lots, on the best terms. Such produce insured
at market value on receipt of same.
We offer to our planters only, a thousand bush
els of prime AMBER SEED WIFE AT, weighing
sixty-eight pounds to the stricken measured
bushels, the very best thousand bushels we
have seen this season They win please file ap-
plicatiOns promptly, as millers want it all, at
high price, for making their best -four.
sep1 I'm DOUGLAS, SON & CO.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

lows: 929 Texas beeves, 1919 calves and
yearlings, 27l hogs 237 sheep. The sales
during the same period were 1,7s7 Texas
Deeves, 1885 calves and yearlings, 359 hogs,
2S7 sheep and "a mich cows: leaving q
stock on sale of 841 Texas beeves, 1,158
calves and yearIings, S22 hogs and "a mich
COWS. We give ruling prices as follows;
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
SundFfes.

SEEDs-Demand moderate. We quo te
as follows: Clover 500; timothy 81. so;
orchard grass $3.50; blue grass 1925; red
top $1.75.
COTTON YARNs-We quote at 12sc, 14ic,
16ic and 1876 for 100, 800, 500 and 400
SHUCKs-In demand at $3.50 per 100 lbs
for hacked, and $3.50 for rough.
WRAPPING PAPER.-We quote small at
SOC; medium 75c; double crown 81.
IRoN.-We quote as follows: Tennessee,
bar, TIC % ID; Kentucky, do SIC; Tennessee
band 7.610c; Kentucky, do. 6a673c; Ten
nessee boiler plate 84c; boiler heads &c; fire
box Zoe; sheet, common 5sN6l; do Ken
lucky 6s67sc; do. Tennessee 7t69c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For Alderman and CounciImen-sfh
Ward.

WTE are authorized to announce NJ. G. COT
w TON for Alderman, and DR.. G. K. WIN
STON and EDWARD WILLARD for Council
men of the Eighth Ward. sugN te
WE are authorized to announce HUGH CAR
w ROLL as a candidate for Councilman in
the 9Th ward. sep3 If
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

Tennessee Bonds are quoted in New
York at IA for both the old and the new.
Bank of Tennessee notes are bought at 81
and are sold at SO. State warrants are
bought at SIC.
Southern Bonds I'm New York.
The sales of Southern bonds at the New
York Stock Exchange on the 28th ult. were
as follows: ~.
SECOND BOARD. ~.
5000 Virginia six per cents, consolidated. 81
5000 South Carolina six per cents, new,
January and July.
The sales on the 10th ult. were as fol-
lows:
FIRST BOARD.
10000 Georgia seven per cents. .............sS
1000 Missouri six per cents.
1900 Missouri six per cents, 1873. 100
SECOND BOARD.
10000 Tennessee six per cents, old So. .....73x
1000 Missouri six per cents.
5000 North Carolina six per cents, new....N
The sales on the Both uit. were as fol-
lows:
FIRST BOARD.
1900 Tennessee six per cents, old c...f3X
$500 South Carolina six per cents, new,
January and july.
5000 Missouri six per cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
FOR SALE.
STRAYED.

CTRAYED Or sTOLEN-From nv resi-
- dence on Franklin pike, near Ewing's ave
nue., young SoTrel Horse, about l6 hands high,
white on left leg and white streak on face. A lib
erai reward will be paid for information leading
TO his recovery. CHARLES LUXFORD, 81 and
81 Market street. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

ME are authorized to announce 8. ID. BASS
wv as a candidate for reelection as Alderman
from the 9th Ward. aus27 te
NTE are authorized to announce B. G. WOOD
w as a candidate for Alderman from the 9th
ward. sep3 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

CHICAGO, Sept. 2 Flour quiet with
moderate demand; extra 6.OOA7.75. Wheat
No. sprine $l.2461.25; No. 2, SI.21,
closed at Sl.l9a6l.20. Corn 3S1a385c.
Oats Csc. Rye SIC. Barley &c. Provis-
ions inactive and nominal. No sales of any
other. Whisky 90c. Buffalo freights,
corn 12c.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

A T the solicitation of many Of the residents of
IA the I'd ward, we, the undersigned, hereby
announce ourselves as candidates for the follow
ing ward offices: For Alderman-W. T. LINCK.
For Councilmen-MAX. ROSENHEIM and
THEo. SEIFRIkD. sep1 tt
WE are authorized to announce BENTON
w SNOWDEN as a candidate for reelection
as Councilman from the I'd ward.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
LOST,

II OSc-Plain Gold Bracelet, between Pitts
IL stable in Edgefeld and the Square, or in the
vicinity of the Square. The finder viii be suita-
blv rewarded by leaving the sans at No. Union
street, Nashville. 1t
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Memphis Markets.

MEMPHIS, Sept. Flour, family $500
69.5O. Corn meal dull at S2.70 per Dbl.
Corn 56658c. Oats 33c. Bacon and lard
dull and nominal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OIOo>No.~.,' s>>s<Oo-e>
ON MARRIAGE,

Happy Relief for Young Men from the
effects of Errors and Abuses in early life. Man
hood restored. Impediments to Marriage re-
moved. New method Of treatment. New and
remarkable remedies. Books and circulars sent
tree 10 sealed envelobes.
Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. 2
South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
auOll d1xw3m sr
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GENERAL MARKETS.

No receipts OF shipments since.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
FINANCE AND TRADE.

Gold opened in New York yesterday at
1881 and closed at 1854. Dealers here
were paying 1i2a and were holding at 1874.
Exchange on New York is taken by the
banks at par and is sold by them at 81 per
thousand.
Government securities were quoted In
New York yesterday as follows:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For CouuctIman-etb Wer,,.

WE are authorized to announce WIN. LIT
w ERER as q candidate for reelection as
Councilman from the 9Th Ward. augG te
WE are authorized to announce T. j.
w YARBROUGH as a candidate for Coun-
Gilman from the 9th Ward. aug28 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For Alderman and COuneIImen-3d

WTE are authorized to announce ANDREW
w j. SMITH a candidate for Alderman, and
N. REED and A. q. CARTER candidates
for Councilmen in the Third Ward at the ensu-
ing Municipal Election. aug22 to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

TOE n on III OHS1HHOs'
MURFREEsBORo, Tenn, June q, lS72-Editor
Union and American: Please announce that
am a candidate to represent the 4th COngression-
al district of Tennessee in the next Congress of
the United States. Very respectfully,
JOS. B. PALMER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For Conxress-secona Di.tr,e..
For ConrressLFourth Districs.

WE are authorized to announce Hon. Z.
wv GARRETT a candidate for Congress from
the Second District. Election in November.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Cecilian College,

MALE-In the country, on Z. q P. R. R.
IHl Branch. Tuition, Washing, Fuel, Lights,
per 20 weeks, 800. II. A. CECIL 50 BIOS,
Cecilian P. D Hardin CO., KY. aug9 I'm
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Nashville live Stock Market.

CATTLE-Market dull. We quote ship
ping Sa63ac; butchering 2!62ac; inferior
1461sc. Grazing cattle in some demand.
SHEEP-In demand at $2.5063.00 per
head.
Hoes-We notice some demand for stock
hogs at 363tc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ward.
For Conrressmnn-StEta nt Lnrra.

WYE are authorized to announce j. A. KEEL
w LOGG as a candidate for Councilman from
the 10th War at the ensuing Municipal Elec-
fiOO geuI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Iand far SaIe.-.SOO Acres.
ADMINISTRAToRSHlPs.
|~.0ONV.,NCONe,O~O oN-oJ-Or000O-0
Administrators Not &c.

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED ADMIN
istFat0r Of the estate Of Gen. Joel A. Battle,
dec'd, persons holding claims against il will pre-
sent them, properly prooated, In the time re-
quired By Law, or they will be forever barred;
and those Indebted to II will make payment to
me. X. n. HERBERT, Admir-.
aug25 3w
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For Asaerman4.h ward.
Fer COuucIInau-4tb ward

WTE are authorized TO announce ABRAff
w SMITH as candidate for Alderman from
the 4th Ward at the ensuing Municipal Election.
aup31 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

a talent is perfected in solitude; a char
acter in the stream of the worle Goethe
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
FLOUR.
NEW FLOUR,

WTE ARE NOW PREPARED TO FILL
w all orders for our celebrated Flour, war
ranted equal to the best. our prices win al
ways be the same as other frst-class mills. Our
brands are as follows:
RfngIesder, FOntaneHIe, Glendale.
A. M. TENNIS0N s. co.
Nashville, june %, 1872. wed fri q suntf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

New Orleans Live Stock Market.
The New Orleans Picdy,ne gives the ar
rivals for the week ending Aug. 81, as fol-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
NashvtIe Flour and Grain Marker.

FLoUR-Market firm and active at $500
05.25 for superfne; $7.7518.25 for choice
family; So 506S. 70 for strictly fancy.
CORN MEAL-We quote at $4,000 for
unbolted and bolted.
CoRN-We quote at 45c buying loose
from wagon. Shipments to-day If 400
bushels at Coo, sacked and delivered in
depot.
WHEAT-Rceipts and sales to-day of g.
300 bushels at prices ranging from 81 .OO6
1.40-the latter figure being paid for a
small lot of fancy.
OATs-New are bought at 30c loose. and
dealers are shipping old at 45c, sacked and
delivered in depot.
BARLEY-Duil at 40d6Oc buying.
RYE-We quote at 6567Oc buying.
BRAN-We quote at $14 per ton.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

NXTE are authorized to announce X. II. PAGE
w as candidate for Councilman from the
4th Ward at the ensuing Municipal Election.
auo92 IA
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Fer OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ward.

ME are authorized TO announce W. III. PER-
w ry as candidate for Councilman from the
First Ward at the ensuing Municipal Election.
augN to
NIE are authorized to announce N. B. HAM
w LTON as a candidate for Councilman
from the First Ward at the ensuing Municipal
Election. au27 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Nashville Produce Market.

DRIED FRUIT-Receipts and sales to-day
of 1,200 TBS apples at &c.
EGGs-Firm at 15c from wagon.
HAY-Market unsettled. We quote at
$27M28 per ton.
PoTAToEs-Market quiet. We quote
Irish at $1.0061.25 per barrel.
FEATHERS very dull. We
quote prime at 55c.
WooL-Receipts light and market weak,
and declining. We quote tub-washed, free
of burs, 55660c; unwashed do. 35638c;
bury lots 5610c less.
CMCKENs-We quote spring at prices
ranging from $1.5062.40 per dozen, accord.
ing to size. Hens command Csc piece by
the lot.
GrNsENe-We quote at 65N70c.
BEEsWAx-We quote at 25c.
RAGs-The market overstocked and dull.
We quote at &c.
BUTTER-We quote at 12s615c for good
country; choice zoe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
ror Alaeryman-Ist ward.

TN answer to call Of the voters of the First
Il Ward hereby announce myself as q csndi-
date for Alderman, and would respectfully re-
commend them to my past record
aug25 ids JAS. A. STEELE.
VXTE are authorized to announce HIGH
w DOUGLAS as q candidate for Alderman
from the First Ward at the ensuing Nun cipal
Election. augZ7 to
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

WTE are authorized to announce Z. j. NOR
w RIS as a candidate for reelection to The
office Of Mayor at the ensuing municipal cleo
ton. te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
For A,der1naD-7th Ward.
For COunciIman-zth ward.

VETE are authorized to announce JAMES A.
w Chiffon as a candidate for Alderman
from the Seventh Ward at the ensuing Munich
pal Election. aug31 te
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

VTTE are authorized to announce W. @. HURT
w as a candidate for Councilman from the
It'll Ward. aug25 to
WTE are authorized to announce SAM HUNT
wv as q candidate for Councilman in the It'll
ward 1t the ensuing Municipal Election.
aug22 te*
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
ANNouNCEMENTs.


UTE are authorized to announce w. II VII
w KINSON as q candidate for the Office of
Mayor at the ensuing Municipal Election.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
Baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE, Sept. Flour strong;
western superine $5.25a55O; extra S6.75a
7.75; fancy $S.25a9. 25. Wheat ST. Hal 80.
Corn &c. Oats 39a41c Rye. 75aS0c. Mess
pork $500. Bulk shoulders 71a75c; sides
9tc; clear rib 9aa93c. Bacon-shoulders
SIC; sides 10aal0sc; clear rib lie. Sugar
cured hams 17018. Lard dull at Sc.
Western butter-choice scarce and wanted;
medium dull. Whisky 945.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

The Public Library of Kentucky.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

e We are authorized to announce i. G. HAM
BLEN as a candidate for Representative of Da-
eral Assembly of Tennessee. Election in No
vember next. ..-...r ie2 te#
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
BANKING.
BANKING HOUSE
NATIONAL SAVINGS COMPANY


L. G.. T.4RBOX, Cashier.
THOS. 8. JN.ARRs Pres's.
nEPOSITs RECEIVED AND INTEREST
II allowed thereon; loans negotiated, collec-
lions made, and General Banking businesstrsni-
scted. oct1otf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
New York General sfarkess.

NEW York, Sept. Flour higher,
with moderate export demand at $685. a
l040. Rye -four steady at 81. 25n5. 10.
Corn meal quiet. Whisky 93!d935e.
Wheat higher at $1.6161.S0 Rye quiet.
Bsrley and malt unchanged. Oats 4565Oc.
Eggs, Western 24625c. Beef and cut
meats unchanged. Mess pork S1420.
Lard, No. to prime steam, new S56S5c;
old 95c; kettle 93c. Coffee-Rio I56l8c.
Sugar unchanged. Molasses firm. Rice
8i69a. Western butter 15620c. Cheese
l0M14Jc.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03

ITO the Voters Of the 9Th Congressional Dis
trict: I am candidate for Congress. If this
announcement should meet the appreciation Of
my feIlow-ctizens, / shall be gratifed to receive
their support. JACKSON b. WHITE.
jyl3 I'd
ITO the Voters of the Fifth Congressional Dis
trict, composed of the Counties of Cheat
ham, Davidson, DeKalb, Robertson, Sumner,
TrOusdale and Wilson: 1 announce myself a
candidate for reelection to Congress at the No
vember election, subject to such action as the
wisdom of the District may deem essential to
secure harmony and success of our political
principles. EDWARD l. GOLLADAY.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-03
BANKING.
Third National Bank.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
BOARD OF DIRECTORs.
W W. BERRY, CYAs. z. HILLMAN,
JOHN KIRKMAN, EDGAR JONES,
DANIEL GARTER

NVRANSAOTS A GENERAL EXCHANGE
L Business and deals in United States Bonds
and Gold. EDGAR JONES, Cashier.
w. w. BERRY, President.
JNO. KIRKMAN, Vice President. sep1 IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A SITUATION WANTED-BY AN ENGLISHMAN; Is
IA good farmer and vegetable gardener; has I'M
doubted testimonials. Address ii. s., box l26 Herald
Office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A YOUNG MARRIED COUPLE WISH SITUATIONS;
IA man coachman and groom to take OF gem
temans place; understands tending furnaces can milk
wife as cook washer and roner or TO do general house
Call Tor two days at 495 18th between Seth and
37th sts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A SITUATION WANTED AS COACHMAN.-ANY LADY
IN or gentleman wishing such man call ut private
stable lf5 East 35h ST., present employers from to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A s COACHMAN.-A SITUATION WANTED, by
"A competent, trustworthy man; very careful city
driver; seven years highest Recommendation from
present employer Call address NJ o., 2S5 East h
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A s COAChMAN-A YOUNG MAN, WHO WILL BE
"A disengaged October account OF his employer
dispOsinH OF his horses wishes best city
references Call on or address t. r., private stable lc
West 10Th st, M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

yNANTED--A MAN ON A BARGE TO COLLECT
w charges reigh,s and keep taliey; one that can
have small amount OF money, with his employer,
curity, good salary and steady employment will he
given. Call ut No. Newark St, Hoboken Ask for Cap
tain Rohcrts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-25

A RESPECTABLE YOUNG LADY DESIRES STU
IA alton In fancy confectionery store. Address
STORE, box 230 Herald office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-05
Chesapeake City Items.

Religious.-Rev. NJ. Aldred, of Galena,
is expected to Preach in the NJ. E. Church,
on next Sabbath morning, at 10 O'clock.
First Trip.-The steamer C. P. Smith
made her first trip to Chesapeake, on Mon
day last. This line, if continued, will be
quite an accommodation to our merchants
and others visiting Baltimore.
TAeft-On Friday night Of last week.
some person or persons broke into the
wheelwright shop of Mr.. John McVey, in
this town, and stole all his tools. Mr..
McVey had to purchase new tools before
he could resume work.
MIL Sold.-Thc steam saw mill in this
town, owned by Messrs. Neveling & Co,
has been sold to Mr. Bergo+, who, we
understand intends to convert it into a
Sash Factory.
Iemperance.-A public temperance meet
ing was held, on Mondy night, in Temper
ance Hall, in this town, which was well
attended. Mr.. John Chambers was ap-
pointed Chairman, and w. T. Reed, Secre-
tary. After several short speeches, a SER
les of strong resolutions was adopted, ex-
pressing the sense of the meeting. One of
the resolutions defining the views of the
meeting in regard to the duty of the
Church in the cause of temperance was
couched in the following language:
Resolred That the church should more
actively assault the iniquity of the traffic
in Intoxicating drinks, and the power of
the pulpit should be brought to bear in
favor of temperance, to the end that the
hearty cooperation of the laity might be
secured to awaken wholesome and cor
rect public sentiment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-05
North East Items.

Religious.-The Northern Convocation of
the Diocese of Easton held their Fall Ses-
sion at St. Mary's Church, North East, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last
The meeting was well attended. Address,
ed by the Bishop and others.
Fair and Festival held at Bethel NJ. E.
Church on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
last, proved success. Net proceeds, some
eight hundred dollars.
Clubs Organized.-A Grant and Wilson
Club was organized on Saturday eveninipg
last. Much enthusiasm prevailed. Some
60 joined. The Demo- Greeley also drum
med up five men and seven boys at Jacobs
Station, the same evening. President, H.
Bennett, candidate for post Office.
Mscellaneous.-Cool weather. ;. Far
mers are busy sowing wheat. Shower
of rain on Thursday night. . Fresh Pork
sells at 12c. per pound; beef, 1Gc. per lb.
sweet potatoes, 81 per bu.; white do. at 10
C. per bu.; eggs, lSc. per dsz; butter, B0c.
per h.; Chinquipins, 10c. per shot bag full.
Aecident.-Joseph G. johnson, one of
the County Commissioners, fell through
his saw mill on Wednesday last, injurying
his side and back severely. Attended by
DR.. Morrison. He has somewhat improved.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-05
Pilot Town Items.

Railroad Kayeny d Buck have
finished their contract, which extended
from the State Line to Peach Bottom
The road is now ready for the rails from
Octoraro to Peach Bottom. They have
commenced their new contract, which
extends from the point where they finish
ed to Meals, above the Eddy Rock The
Eddy Rock is one of the largest on the
river. The water is one hundred feet deep
at the base. The next heavy contract is
at Turkey Hill, where the water is not
deep, but very swift. Mr.. McGran, the
gentleman who had the contract was
drowned there last week. He and two
others were examining the rock, when the
boat upset; the other two were good SWIM
mers and escaped. Mr.. McGran was a
large man, 65 years of age.
Dypthsria,-This disease appears on the
decline, there was but one dangerous case
in the neighborhood on Monday child of
Mr.. Kelleys, at Oakwook, I have learned
it has since died.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-05
Fourth District Items.

f0pS.-Corn promises good yield, oonnidrrin,
have had such dry season; buck heat, of which an
unusual quantity was sown, also promises we'll and is
nearly ripe enough to cnt farmers hero have put
part and others the whole of their stubble with
buckwheat Potatoes, the late particularly are
small and very fr~ in the hill.
Scarcity Of Water is still the cry full half tho wells
in Newark Del, dry, and in places along the
Chester county line il trayeisp stors rilnge he
cannot always get water enough to water span of
horses. The Biz and Little Eks not wtis landing tho
late rains look like small runs high UP as Elk
Dale which ia l6 or II miles north of Elkton. man
can step the Big Elk At one stop
A.Cahs-The uraLt and Wilson met Of this District
An informal meeting held at SCOTS mills, on We'd
ncsday evening last which adjourned meet at the
place next Tuesday evening (he Stl) organize
for the campaign and form club, ont, and all
TDnr Eijterj !, oftwo three weeks past church
gin. tn" best subj ect your Itemiyer ever
read Twas both timely and well said
Died-on Sep. 10TH at the residence of her in
law, Thomas Peterson, after lingering Illness Mrs
Amanda Lane, aged about 81 years.