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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
Milford.

The EPIzooTY.-The horse disease has ap-
peared here and throughout the surrounding
country. Justus Lowely has six horses sick
with it, though none are seriously 3d.
LAUNCH -Messrs. Lamb Il Black launched
from their ship yard. on Thursday, vessel OF
$50 tons There are two others upon the stocks
-one very large one-which are being Duilt
by Messrs. Ca Isle Il Scribner. They will not
be ready to launch before spring
DEDICATION. basement OF the M. L.
Church is nearing completion, and its dedica-
ton Is proposed on Sunday, December 1st The
upper room will be finished in the Spring.
MISCELLANY, Y,-Business is revivlng now that
the election is over. The Kent county
Quarterly Association Of Good Templars meets
in Milford on Wednesday, the 9th inst.
EuAHu
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
FIMAnolAL AND ooaaaamRoIAL.
MERELY MHhrIonKp.

Court begins to-oay, at New Castle.
Are we to have no Indian Summer
Geo Mcdonald comes on Friday next
The churches were wen attended, yesterday.
Grant favor Civil Service Reform in reality.
=" We the People"is preparing for grand BAN
qaet.
built. O~s'' " 1-'' '''''' - ~" '- ~'' "''''''
.-Cuibert stIn is in the neld with choice hats and
cheap ones.
The "vesper" party returned from New York,
on Saturday.
Wilmington business men are all Aick Of the
horse disease.
Hopes are entertained that we are to have a
cheap laundry
is Grace Church the handsomest church in the
United sta'es7
-Bsyne is making some very heavy ovsrcoats
for cold weather.
Wilmington Underground was read with in
ter,st by many people
BE carful with your Eplzootic horse lest he be
seized with dropsy and die.
Building material is higher than 1t was a year
ago and may go higher still.
The COMMERCIAL Job ONCE furnishes blotters
gratis to It's patrons; step in.
The workingmens Cooperative Building Asso.
chiffon is grand enterprise and ought 70 succeed.
"A complete line OF gentlenenis ladies' and chill
dren's merino underwear at W M. Kennard L Co. 3.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

eH The Justice Of tbs Hrdiot rendered by the pub
lie years ago In favor Of the MsxIoAR UsTANG LIN
IMEST mu 6 he apparent to all who have used that
famous preparation or seen 1t used Its healing In
husnce Is irreslsLbe. The most obstinate forms Of
neursgic or rheumatic disease are totally cured By
u, and that In an inconceivaby short space OF time
External injuries or sores whether OF man or bea
as well as all equibe tr human mala les fer which
l1nlment ma be used, are sp sediy -emedied by its
use Remember, 1t is not merely q palliative but
an eradicant OF disease.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

EB- Somethi,lg Nei0.-T here fs something new III
der the Snn, and Mr.. Anton He re and his am aDlt
wife, on the N. K. Cor Of I'd and orange sts., have
discovered IT. Let everybody who passes lUok III
the beautiful Sign before their door, and our meA
ing will be understood. They have introduced the
want seriously felt here and we wonder mat no ont
sooner has perceived the expediency, or has hgo
the tact and business foresight TO open such store
ALI those who are fond OF Masquerades or private
Theatric ls now obtain the dresses they desirs
for those and similar purposes at one-haf the r
mer St Wilmington nad 70 be supplied hereto
fore rom PhilRd lphia and NeH York at great
trouble and expense 70 our citizens; but now sht
has furnished neraelf with ,Vei iything requlAi IN
the COstuming line. Theref re, let al cal who de-
sire such goods. No matter how fantastic or blzarrt
may the style yeu are in search Of, Mr. and Mrs
Henze can at once meet your demandR
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

f%-THe Greatest Want of the present age is men
anu W0men, ,heailhy ana vigorous In mind and body.
Inc continued headache weakuesses netyuusuess
and varying ailments which aiiiict women are gen.
ally the result OF imperfect action of the stomach
aid other vital organs. DR.. Walkers California
Vi reg Bltters, being cUmpOsea entirely OF geta-
BILE substances Indigenous 10 California, may be
taken with perfect safety by the most delicate, and
are a sure remedy, correcting all wronRAction and
giving new vigor to the whole system.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
COUNTRY SEAT
FOR SALE.

: The subscriber now offers for sale his late ga
residence known as 'Vue de leAu," about II II 3a
mle f;om the city boundary, on TIE WilminRton
and New Castle road. 'ihe place contains about so
acres of good tillabe land Tne Mansion Is Of briek
of modern style, ~ stofies contains some 10 er ~
rooms, with bath room, water closet. 4c ali heated
by Gods patent steam heater There is a beautiful
lawn in front and rear. with ne shads trees shru IL
oery, &e. apple orchard adJolu ng the lawn, with
grapery, 40; The outbu'ldlngs are barn. carriage
house. stab ing chicken hOusr, ice house &c, There
are Two tenant housea on OppOsi side Of the roa1
There is nae view both Ct the city and the rver
This IS chance rarely offered 10 Oubtain so desita-
pie country seat, being within g. minules' wax OF
tne several rar0ad dep0ts Tia this W, with stages
pass hg Tue door four or five times da ly betwst
winning on and New site, and there Is a prnba-
DIlly lhat the contemplated narrow gauge railroad
between wilmington AID new Castle will pass near
the property
he terms will be accommodating, and possession
can De ob aimed &C once II dsired lhe present oc-
cupant haViug received an appointment In distant
D. HICKS,
hoVe-TuF&Au Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

RAILROAD BuMoR.-The Middletown Tran
script learns from source which it presumes
wonld be considered reliable, that arrangements
have been maae between the p W. d b. Il. X
and the Del. 4 Penn II Il to have the train
which now leaves New Castle at 7.40 A. NJ. coL-
meet with the Delaware and Pennsylvania
r. r. at its junction with the Del r r. as sooL
as the former road liz finished sufficiently to al
low the running OF trains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
The EpizOOtic parade continues.

Two more fatal cases by the horse disease.
The shifting engine, at the W. 4 r. depot, ran
on the track this morning. A short delay to
operations.
Lots Of ice around the cutters. this morning
Court commenced at New Castle to-day.
The horse disease has caused considerable de-
tention to business operations.
Court is in session at New Castle. The Con-
MERcIAL will contain daily r, ports.
Cromwell's Art Entertainment begins on We'd
nesday morning. Have you secured your seatsi
The W. 4 W, R. R. time tabls went into ef.
feet, this morning.
Springer, Morley, and Cause purchased pair
Of oxen TO prosecute their business, but stray
ing into the street they were lost for several
hours. They were finally found in the city pound
The prayer meeting at Union church will con
tinue, this week. Several penitents were for
ward, last evening.
Revs. g. ". Folwell and J. NJ. Haldemsn, o.
the Brandywine Baptist Church exchanged pull
pits yesterday. Mr.. H. preached very acceptabl!
to large congregations both morning and evening
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

EXTRA YIGILAscE.-Strict orders have been
issued to the whole police force, for the arrest
OF -" night pTowleTs." Hereafter, any one OIL
the streets at an unreasonable hour, who cannot
satisfactorily explain why will be liable to arrest
fake warning, all who keep late hours, and profit
thereby
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

- Extensive Furniture StoTe.-The attention OF
the public is called TO the very large and varied
STOCK OF furniture of j. j. N. Harman, No. ait
hlng street There s nothing equal TO Il in the
SIate oi DelaWare, and persons wanting furniture
dated by this old and reliable firm. They make
their own goods and sell at prices as low as the best
huuses In the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Rallrsaa Hsur...
FRAINs LRAYE wIlMINarl

TRAINS LRAvK WILMINGTON
For Philadslphia-1.s5, @ab, $50 $40, 1880 q m.
AS0, p m.
For Rss York-Lsb a. m. laso and $50 D m.
For Balthsore-lab2, a0s and l0.O2 g. m. l.9s and
K11 p. m 4I
Fer TIE DelassaTe r. R.-iabs, e.40 and 1910 q. m.
626 .. m No Sunday trains.
For Nos castis-12.ob, s4o, 1910 q. m, and LILO
as pm.
nor sOatespils-s.sO. A. M and and P. NJ. The
nrst two run through to READING.
For W. & W X. r. Market St., DaDot) s.25
1910 q m, and 30 p. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON.
1R4o aso, and lO.45 q m; 1216 II 20, asO, AGO,
&c., I.0O, eco and ll.s0 p. m. Sundays &c., 11s0 p,
m r
= TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON,
From Delaware X R.-a00 Uvom New CAstle)
101b a m. 8.oo, 60 and 1880 pm (The two latter
are freight with passenger car attached
From W. d r. R-s.lb and Ills, a n and g 10
?. m The SIS y IN. only runs fr IN Coatesyile
From htlauelphia-l2.42, l SO, 9.b6 a m 1900,
l. g. 20S, 80, nU1 o.is, s.9b, iU.so. sunday 1242
m.. and 10 80 D. m.
From " 4 y. z. R--lMsrket st., Depop 7.Ss a.
M, 24b and o.10 p m.
Bw- Bee time tables for further particulars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

COMMISSIONS. Joseph Tatnall, George lSel
lers, Henry Swayne, j. Poulson Chandler, and
samuel Lodge we're appointed at three separa Il
commissions, TO ASSESS the damages on a. many
different properties, on the opening and Widen
ing Of Water street. The commissions vii
meet on Wednesday, the Goth, and make re-
turns on the 23d.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

GooD LUcK.-Last week Harry Thompson OF
Willistown, IN company with gentleman from
Philadelphia, went down into Delaware for the
purpose OF cunning. They were quite lucky
and reaped a tiue harvest Of game, judging from
the fact that they brought home with them 15U
partndges aud 30 ducks whieh would serve u
make a good game supper" = West Chester
Hgcpgd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

OPEN ALL WINTER.-Mr. Tredenck, proprietor
Of the hotel at Rehoboth Beach. below Lewes
has made special arrangements for the accom-
mediation Of gunnera and sportsmen during the
winter. There are numerous varieties Of game,
IN that neighborhood.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

The ages under l year, I From to 2, s
to 5, 8; s to 10, 2; 10 to 20, o; 20 tc 80. 8 80
80, 2 so to 90 2 not given, l. Total 46.
Born in America, 80; England, 2 ; Germany, l,
Ireland, 2 Sweden, not given, l total 46
Males "a; females, % total 46
White. 81 colored, 8 not given, total 46
Brought here for Burial, 1.
ELISHA HUXLEY Registrar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

Meeting OF CLER0YMEN.-Dr. K. l.. Dashiell
one Of the Corresponding Secretaries OF the
Missionary Society Of the NJ. E. Church, desires
to meet as MANY Of the ministers Of the Wi
niiugton conference as can conveniently attend
at Smyrna, Del on Monday, the 25th inst ,
the day after the dedication of the Smyrna M
E, Church. Bishop Foster is also desirous OF
meeting, at the same time, the members anu
trends of the Ministerial Education Societ,
Meeting In the NJ E. Church at "a O'Clock, p. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

u-LGdis herino Pests,
7b-ceLt ladies' Merno Veat.
Tb-cent Ladies' M rinO Yesl
This superior quality, good weight, slightly Vest
is an unusual bargain, at price above Lamed. Also
sl.0O Good Weight Ladies Vest.
xl40 Fine WoOl-mixed Yess
S1.e5 Ladies' Full Regular Vest.
I5-cenl Gents MeIlno shirt
Sl.O0 5enis' Superior Quality Shirt.
Sl60 Gents SaxonJ Wool Shirt
Kid Oil yes positively warranted
Also hildrens Underwear in arge variety at
low ngur g. JOHN M. FINN,
s. 4 Cor. Arch and Seventh sts., Philad'a-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

RESIGNED. Capt L. r. Burkert late dispatcher
Of freight trains at the W. Il II H. X. depot, has
resigned his position and gone to Piedmont, w.
Va, to accept a position as Conductor on a
freight train, on the Baltimore Il ONO railroad
between Piedmont and Grafton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

E%FALL CLOTH 'Ne-Mr. John II. Muhlhauaen's
pleasant tailoring establishment. al ais King street.
has Just been supplied with nne STOCK OF FAIL
GOODS, selected With much care and discrimination,
Just such stock as tasteful people Ike 70 examine
and select frem- Ar. Ma customers have the ad-
vantage OF his 10 years experience IN the selection
OF goods and styles OF make up. Thoae who begin
70 feel the need Of Fall and Winter clothing, should
oy all means, call at his place before getting
nnnannrnd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

INDUSTRIAL. Newark Machine Co. Gate
Casino Coz are meeting with proper degree
Of success. They contemplate ali increase of
stock and capitol, are adding an addition to
their works Of two-story building 45 by 40
which will give them shops 40 feet long by Al
feet wide, two stories and garret with smith
shops, store room and shedding additional
Messrs. Harbert aud Raymond, of Philadelphia
have contracted with the Company for the en-
tire control OF their Diamond state ThresheI
and Cleaner, taking all they can build.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
proposals.
VDKOPOsAI,s.

DKOPOSAI.B.
Il FOR FURNISHING A sCHooLHoUsE.
Sealed proposals will be received b. the Building
Committee OF new Schoohouse, No. II, (situated on
vembsr 2Sd, at3 CLOCK, r. NJ, for furnishing sal
echO0lhOuse with two Portable Heaters, with pipes
registers dc, placed In the building in worEinp
order and with guarantee to heat the several rooms
TO the satisfaction OF the com ittee.
All proposals must state whether for Belf-feeding
or plain heaters.
Tne Committee reserve the right to reject any OF
all bids. IL. b. MCINTYRE,
v.15-Tt Chairman
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

The CRY CARs.-There are no street cars
on the line to-day They have been withdrawn
in order to give the best Of care possible to the
horses and mules, nearly all OF which are suf-
fering from the prevailing disease. Due notice
will be given when the cars resume.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

E~-Hrs GTundy says that sozoDoHT eclIpses all
other prep ratiOns for the teeth and gums. And
what MRS. says is reiterated most empnaticaly
by ninety-nine one hundredths OF the beauty and
fashion OF the land
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

-clildyep's MeTino hight Go0ns We would cal
especial attention Mr.. Finn's line Of Ohlldrens
Merino Night Gowns which are peculiarly adap' ea
for the approaching colo weather Being a coz .
bination OF the Shirt and Drawer, children RoI
SO liable 70 expose themselves as with the ordlnar
gown They are already being Largely adopted Mr.
INN is also prepared TO offer some special bargains
In Childrens Merino shirts and Drawers and stock
ingA JOHN NJ. FINN,
S. B. Cor. Arch and 7th sts., Phllad'a.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

~ Fresh Fish-A fine assortment at Eighth and
Orange, az reduced prices Fresh mackerel haibut
white sn, rocK, black fish, hadock, cod-n h. catnst
and nJnnders all nice and fresh.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

tH- chapped Fands face, rough kin, pimples
rinRwoIm, salt-rheum, and other cntaueous sffee
tiOns cured, and the skin made soft smooth. bl
using the Juniper ar SOap, mad by Caswen, Ha1
ard a Co., New York. Be certain to get the Jnnipe
Tar Soap, as there are many worthless imitation
IL ade with common tar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

U-The Pttrest and sweetest Cod-Liver OIL is HaE
ard 4 Caswels made on the 8 ashore fIom fresh,
selected nvers, bV Caswen, Hazard Co, ,N-w York
IL is absolutely pure and sweet Patienta who hav,
ONE taken 1t prefer 1t 70 all Others Physicians nave
dreided it superior to any Of the other oils in mar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

Iron ORE.-The barge Ne,o Era has arrived
at the wharf of the Wilmington q Reading R
4. Co. with a cargo of iron. The iron is for re-
shipment to c. Z. Pennock & Co., at Coates
Vile
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
PeIIceCsnrt.

William Hamilton had hearing before the
Mayor this morning on charge OF threatening
bodily injury to Joseph Egner, for which he was
fined the costs and held for $500 10 keep the
peace.
This cAseswith three cases for ordinary drunk
enness makes the total since Saturday morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
" Corsets.
6O-eent Superior Corset.

60-cent Superior Corset.
60-cent Shapely Corset.
s0-cent Desirable Woven Corset
el.O0 Fine Quality French Corset
tl.25 Extra quality Ribbed Corset
Kid Gloves,
Kid Gloves.
NoTK-Mr. Finn warrants all Kid Gloves, prompt
ly taking back all found defective His Gloves ART
the best Paris makes, and reasonable in price.
JOHN NJ kINR,
s. E. cor. Arch and Seventh sts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
wzHs ZIG 10, WEST meHzH STREET

W-THB BIG 10, WEST hGHTH STREET
TIE PLACE TO BUY
YOUR FALL SHOES,
have increased my stock, and am prepared to
ell good shoes
AT VERY LOW PRICES.
Ny motto ia "Quick Sales and Small PROFITS.
have women's good shoes for s1.oO per pair
ow is that for high Please give me call beIort
buying elsewhere.
LOOK for the big o on the box by the door.
]. Nj. HOLMES,
No. 10 West Eighth street,
mEr79-tf I'D door from shipley,) VII. Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
Stewards,
$1,000 REWARD.

BY au hority conferred by resolution passed by
the City Council Of Wilmington, Nov. 14Ih, 1S12,
do hereby oner reward of one hundred dollars for
SUN Information as Will lean 10 the arrest md con-
vlctl IN OF the person or persons who, on th night
o. the lsth inst, set fire TO the stable owned or
rented by p. Plunkett 4 Co.
nnd further reward Of ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS Tor such Information a. will LEAD to the arrest
and Conviction OF the persJn or persons who, on
the morning OF the 18TH inst, ire The stable
novl5-u j. l. sIMMs, Mayor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
2olitifal Hntifes.

DoLITIoAl NOTICES = Politicians 60 TO Oh
WEED SEWING MACHINES.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
Weather Record.

REroRTED DAILY AT PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. /, BOYS
DEPARTMENT..
WnAmoToS, Del, Nov 18th, 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Temper Height Dew Wind Rain
ature of Baron Point Fall.
42o 80 Adm. 47334S WS.W. o
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
= NEW HORSE DISEASEI

TnE UELEBRATED Il. H. II. HORSE MEDICINE
TRIUMPHANT.
The proprietors guarantee a cure in any case
wnen applied IN time
So Directions with every bottle.
noV4-l2t FOR SALE BY ALL DEALE7s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
Boaraiua.

DoARDING-Bo -Boarders wanted To trV Weed Sew
Id ing Machines at bi4 MARKET ST.
HDOARDINg-Fo GENTLEMEN at
ID seple-tf sl2 KING STREET.
DOARDING-At4 All Market street, table poard
I'D furnished. auRs0-u
HDoARDING-At I
kB apr3-sm 900 DELAWARE AVENUE,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
INSTRUCTION IN

EB-INSTRUCTIoN IN
DRAWING AND PAINTING,
A ply to A. T. SCOTT, Room No. 6, 8. W, corner
OF Eighth and Market streets.
EVENING DRAWING CLASS commences Sep
tember l6th, at ~ O'Clock. sepb-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
OTTO
TAGGART'S EXPRESS.
WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FREIGHT THE
ENTIRE WINTER at the Once,
CHESTNUT sTRREr WHARF,


novs-lm PHILADELPHIA
NJ OTICE-All are Invited to try the Weed Sewing
In Aachlne at bl4 MARKET 81.
NJ oTICE-ro WATER RENT Rks.-Al persons
IN who have sold property during the present
year must give notice in writing TO the Registrar,
a. the Ufiice OF the Water Department before the
Soth Gay OI November lsI2 and insert In the notice
me name OF the purchaser and number of
property purchaser Otherwise they will be
held liable for the \ ater Rent the next year. Also,
all persons who may wish to discontinue the OF
wafer any portion OF it,must give notice above
a. pay SAOO for drawing erule. No alteration will
be mad in any bill after tne above date. new
assessm MT OF BrandyWine wat having been made
and the Bills competed,al persons interested are
invited 70 call and exanns the same.
octl6tnov3j FRANK A. TAYLOR, Registrar.
NOTICE.
| THE WILMINGTON a. READING II. n.
COMPANY
Have completed arrangements to carry MONEY,
| PACKAGES, and EXPRESS MAT TrER TO and
from all Jnts on the line Of their road and West
Chester. Express matter sent to franklin Telegraph
ONCE, No. y West Third street. their Depot Front
ana Madison, or orders ef with MeMullen Seal,
delivering agents Will receive prompt attention.
apr6-tf @. STOIZ, Genil Supt,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

Advertisements OF three lines are inserted under
this head twice for 20 centA)
wv TANTED.-second and third story. with back
wv huidirgs for q light business; locality be-
tween 81 and sth, and King and shipley str cts.
Such building can be leased for term OF years
nov,ls-2w' A, dress III. b :" THIS OFFICE.
AET ANTRD-A few good men TO canvass for new
w aud profitable business. Apply Immediately
or address To c. X HUSTRR
novi6-im' M s97 E. Seventh ST., wa, Del.
ANTRD-A CABINET maker pply 10
w noV.l5-u X. s. YOUNG t0l Shlpey 81.
WI ANTKD-A MALE TEACHER. = In School
wv Disth NO. 81, New Castle, Del Wages 81
per ay. Apply to School Committee, otessa, Del.
novib-st II. P. BAKER, Clerk.
NTANTED "A good home for a stout boy; mas
wv been accustomed 70 country work Apply a.
nOv.l4-it' THIS OFFICE
WTANTRD-A good tru 'ker, Immediately None
w need apply nnless able to furnish good refer
ences as 70 capaoility and honesty
nov.2-u Taos. Y. DBNORMANDIE.
WyANTED-Agents wanted at bi4 Market street
wv 70 sell the WEED SEWING MACHINE
WANTED -IMMEDIATELY. - Active young
w men TO canvass for the Grover haker Sew
ing Ascnlne. Apply at SIS aARKET ST
oct5-tf Wilmington, Del.
NTRS. TAYLoR'S SELECT INTELLIGENCE JE
IVA OFFICE, N. K cor. second and est streets.
Families supplied with white servants at short
notice. Iy93 6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18

AtARM FOR SALE-A valuable arm near -.
II HADDONFIELD, N. j belonging to SSASG
M!4 the estate of harrison AldersOn, de- &1s55N
M ceased, containing liz acres OF land, ~
within ~ miles OF railroad station at Haddunnell.
adapted TO MARKET Gardening, Dairy Farming, nr a
combination ss at pres mt OF both IL aires Of Rood
M a1oW, with two permanent streams o. water: ex
cellent Farm House, with all tn. necessary Btrn4,
> anling outnOuses complete. Persons desrous Of
viewing the premises c. do 80 by applying at the
Farm, or through bTEtHkN q. COLLINS,
oct2s-lm, ,eOd&w lib Market St., Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-18
MOURNING GOODS.
NJ o It L G e 4.

LAFGB STOCK OF FANCY cASSLMERES
AND CoATISGs FOR YOUNG MEN
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-06-06
A Place for LOng-Livers.

Attakapas is noted for the large num-
Der of old people to be found within
her borders, many of whom reach the
age of ninety or one hundred years. 1t
is seldom, however, that person meets
SO many old people as are to be found
upon the plantation of Messrs. Char
pentier and Como, just below Patter-
sonville. While we visited there, re-
Gently, Mr.. Charpentier pointed to an
old gentleman, who came lettering
along with large stick of wood upon
his shoulder, and we were surprised to
learn that he was ninety-two years of
age, and astonished to hear that it was
only recently that he performed the
feat of walking from there to Vermil-
ionville and back, distance of nearly
$50 miles. His name is Joseph Collin,
Frenchman by birth, and he has re-
tired upon tract of land in that vicin-
ity for about thirty years-so long, in
fact, that in his dotage he concluded
that it belonged to him, although a
planter had kindly suffered him to re-
main there for charity's sake. For a
time he was sheltered only by wagon,
which he had converted into kind of
house. The wind finally blowing this
down, he removed to a cabin near Mr..
Carpenters residence. Being very in
dustrious he still manages to make his
own livelihood.
The second curiosity there is an old
African negro, who is about one hun.
dred and five years of age. His wife is
about eighty five years of age, and Mr.
Charpentier bought both of them, prior
to the war, for $500, as they begged him
to do SO, that they might have home
Beside this old negro couple, he
showed us an old negro preacher, who
must be seventy or eighty years Of age
whose mother still lived on that place
being over one hundred years of age
There is another African woman there
also, whom he believes to be upward o
one hundred years of age, and severa
others who would be considered OLE
people in any other country than this
Mr.. Charpentier is both kind to AM
proud of the affec tion of these old pee
PIE for him, and they, like most of hi
former servants, will probably die Oh
his place. --Ns'0 Iberia (La.) Sugar BO,0