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Middletown transcript., 1874-12-26
70 Our Subscribers.

Under the provisions Of the new
postal la~ which goes into operation
on the irst Of January next, the pub
fishers of newspapers are required to
prepay the postage on all papers sent
through the mails out Of the county in
which they are published Many of
the city publishers are adding sud-
client amount to the subscription price
iof their papers to cover the postage.
We do not wish to do this. We will
!. keep the price Of the TRANscRIPr what
it is nov. and pay the postage our
selves. But to do this VIC must ask all
our patrons to pay their subscription
promptly il advance. They DO this
without grumbling with the city papers
and We only ask that they will treat VI
ss they do them
Some Of our subscribers. probably
more through oversight than intentional
neglect. have allowed their subscrip-
tions 10 get considerably in arrears
and we must ask them to pay up the
amounts already due. and at the same
time remit us two dollars for the com
ing year. g sai.ae
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To Thomas ]. Foard,
os McDosouGa, DlL.

Seventy years have this day fed,
Since first W needed milk and bread
And half 4 world has come and sped
With rapid fight,
Since first we saw, with hairless head,
That Christmas light.
I'm hale and hearty, save my shanks-
They played me many Youthful pranks-
For what they are Pm giving thanks,
Though lost their spring
cannot dance on polished planks 81
A Highland Fling.
So much for self; and now for you q
hope you're we'll, and well-to-do, s.
And daily stride your barn-yard through,
sem With nimble tread.
Not backward, grieving, cast sour view
Ger time that's fled.
Whom at the table, take your fool al
In joyful, not desponding mood,
For snsdcking lips nth gratitude, s1
A zest impart. =
May be drap would do you good, i
W - And cheer your heart.
But what You are, and what yon be,
Myself DER soon will come and see,
Well talk told times with youthful glee, s
re Not NOPE and new,
Bnt hoping many Christmas days to see,
se;s Well put time through 2
Dec. 25th,. 1874. z. Med. RoBERTs
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A Legal Settling Of Civil Rights.

~ The suit Of Benz. Gardiner, color
ed man. against John Ellsler, manager
Of the Cleveland Academy, has bsen
settled in favor Of the defendant. On
the 1lth Of FEBRUARY 1873, Gardi-
ner bought ticket admitting to the
dress circle or parquette, but was pre-
vented from taking seat by the nshers,
and requested to leaye that part Of the
house, on the understanding that his
money be returned. Gardiner left.
but brought suit under the civil rights
act against Manager Ellsler. Judge
Griswold, of the Supreme Court in his
charge to the jury, stated in effect
that theatre was private establish
ment, and that manager had . right
to exclude whomsoever be pleased fiom
it. The civil rights act. he stated in
his charge, has no application what
ever in this case "This plaintiff has
right to bring suit for a breanh Of
contract in reference to admission TO
the theatre ss if be we're white per-
son. But every man has Q right to use
his own property as be sees at, 50 that
be does not injnre the person or proper
ty of others. asias So!
s'In the conduct Of ones own busi-
ness 0 man is not bound to consult the
feelings or tastes Of others. He has
no right to injure their persons or
character or property. So long as be
does not do them wrongs. or commit
nuisance. be may conduct his own
business in just such manner and on
such rules as he sees 6t This right ap-
pertains as well to white as black. Il
is conceded that Mr.. Ellsler conducts
the Academy of Music for bis own
private gain. and u hs sees &t. in the
management Of his business, to provide
and establish rule that no person q
color shall be allowed to enter the dress
circle and he enforces this rule. it is
no ground for any acticn against him
BY such person. Gardiner. the
plaintiff, might establish . theatre
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The Commercial complains that the
Democrats want,tor 4 frittsr away time
and prevent any substantial results be-
inc, reached this session. and oil be-
cause Congress has adjourned until,Jan,
4th. We do not as asgeneral rule en-
courage people in wasting time. but if
those Republicans who wish to work.
intend to give US any more Of the kind
of Legislation; that they have been treat
ing the country to for the last fourteen
years, probably the longer the recesses
taken until after the 4th Of March next,
the better it will be. ,e.. aa:ssgs
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The vioksburg Troubles.

The majority Of the moDgrel Legisla-
ture Of Mississippi few days ago adopt
ed 4 memorial calling upon President
Grant for troops to quell the disturb
ances ii that State. Too ready to seize
upon any pretc1t for sending soldiers
IN tie Southern States to overawe those
unhappy people into submission to his
pefty's measures, the President at once
complied With their request, in spite Of
sn earnest protest from the oonser 'ative
members Of the Legislature, secompa-
MED 81 declaration that the State was
never 10 more psacefal condition than
Il present; and Issued Psoslamationu ?
commanding the "insurgents" to dis
perss and 20 peacefully t. their homes
within ase days from the date OF bis
proclamation.
s In commenting upon these 7" Vicks-
burg. troubles !" the Wilmington Conf
nsevcial pretsuds to be very impartial !
bat napifssts its inclination toward the
/. negro side By attempting to justify them
in what il i pleased to term their
..counter revolution" It enters into
! a'lsLored arganens to prove that that the
action Of the white people 10 forcing the
resienation II the negro sheriff, because
be either could not or would not give
the pecessary and requisite bonds, was
all wrong and very criminal, while it
can see no reason for condemning the
!. counter revolution Of iss darling
:: colorsd people" -
Whether the Commercials theory.
applied to general principles, is right
'lc o. wrong, We will not stop now to ar
que. but IN the case Of the Southern
people al theories and precedents fall
to tue ground Violent diseases are
said to require violent remedies 4
ever i people on the face Of the globe
could be justified in using force to rio
themselves Of oppressive 0fice-holderf
assursdIy the people Of the South are.
Never vas any people cursed with =
worse set Of thieves and scoundreisthan
have been those people. 9 Plundered
and outraged their State governments
usurped BY adventurous carpet-bsggers
their treasuries robbed; their taxes IN
creased beyond endurance; their Just
complaints Knocked and scoffed at BY
the general government. until forbear'
ancs can % longer be esteemed vir-
tue. lis no wonder. when courts fail tc
s do them jsstiss. and the executives fai
70 execute and enforce the laws, thai
they It last take the lay into their owl
hands, and seek by this means to ale
>viase their oppressions.
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\ The Almanac Publishers complain that their
business is destroyed by Ayers American Al
manac. The people prefer it to any other, the
Farmers, Western, Southern, or the numer-
ons local almanacs, when they can get Ayers.
It furnishes the best astronomical data, wealth.
sr and jokes OF them all, and above all, medi-
cal advice which is invaluable for every fami-
ly. 1t is supplied gratis by the druggists, and
should be preserved for constant reference and
use. We are sure that no good housekeeper
or grandmother goes willingly without one.
standard, y. T. eHy.
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The Boss Child Mystery.

notwithstanding the fond hopes and
sanguine expectations Of the people all
eyer the country that the loog lost boy
would soon be found and restored to
his anxious parents, no clue to bis
place Of concealment has yet been dis
covered and the mystery remains as
dark and is apparently as far from being
solved as ever. The opinion that be
hss been killed By his abduotors is
greatly strengthened by the finding Of
the body Of little boy. dressed in
girls clothes. floating 10 the North
river near the scene Of the recent oper-
.t ons Of the burglars. Mosher and
Douglass, Who we're shot near Bay
Ridge last week. 1t is said that this
dead boy bore strong resemblance to
the Photographs Of little Charlie. and
Il il thought that this selves the mys-
I -
terry. There are many, however, who
deny this. and the hops 10 still enter
tanned that bis recovery i near At hand
Negotiations are said to be pending
between his holders and some citizens
Of Philadelphia for his return and .pc
questions asked" Anything may be
submitted to to rescue the psor little boy
from the villains who are holding him
But it is sad precedent to establish
Gould they be caught and the severest
puniAhment inflicted npon them thai
the brain Of man could invent. there
would bo but little sympathy wasted
upon them. Mr.. Ross. the father .ol
little Charlie. tired Of waiting for The
recovery Of bis boy BY the detectives,
has published card in which be offers
! ! = ir'evsrd of $4,000 for the retsrn Of hi.
sos. & lcr suy iuformstion that will
iead = III recovery. and promises to
~
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F0rfhe Transcript. siia
|s,s Letter from Warwick.

DEAR TRANscRIPr-Knowing that
our history ss yet is unwritten. and
promising On the exciting events that
hurried on the footsteps of each other q
short time back, we hoped to be- en-
abled to chronicle a series Of incidents
which might amuse il not instruct.
One turns with pleasure, however.
from tho ebulitions Of passion to charm
ing home scenes, pleasant social gather
ings, where beside glowing anthracite
love feasts are ip order, anticipating re-
unions hurrying apace, where gathered
under the misletoe, the Christmas cheer
is jubilant with good feeling and fellow
ship. a sa isas a8ss
Your correspondent has his own fun
listening to the exchange Of opinions
respecting the authorship Of former
letter from this delectable or debateable
county. and goes 50 far at times as to
suggest the probable paternity Of the
article. -es..
The superfuous caloric of passion
which cropped out few weeks ago is
passive now, but we fear its dormance
Is omineus Of . Christmas hurricane,
for we are people "fearfully and won
derfully made .,.s
Tbs face Of the Sheriff has become
familiar to our townsmen, and several
expected to renew their acquaintance
with the citizens Of Elktop,, but strange
to relate the fights are legally no fights.
for the sword has been beaten into q
plow share by the expertness Of an as
tute attorney. You may know law 10
your State, Mr.. Editor, but residence
IN this county is, essential to perfect q
man in that honorable profession. Our
magistrates are keen hunters after costs,
the most trivial alteration furnishes
food for litigation and if one reaches
court with money, judgment day pos
| sib]y may settle the dispute, who car
tell? '
Way down HPeddle Lane" they
catch terrapin. shoot canvass back ducks
and sell benzine as deathly as the bal
Of needle gun. One can live as well
and die as quick there as most any
other place. S..Y
About the head of the Sassafras river
that dread foe Of the household, searle
fever has made its appearance malig'
aant and fatal, burning the life curren
| Of several bads of promise.
Considerable interest hss recent,
been manifested in an ENTERTAINERS
given ct the academy ip this village
which assumed the form Of spelling
matches. The public we're cordial.
| invited and largely availed themselVe
of the invitation. The lady principa
(as stated in our previous letter. is ac
complished and effective as an .instruc
tor, well deserving the thanks Of th'
whole community for her efforts 70 ip
troduee an amusement as pro6table a
pleasing. 9is
The niger vho.uore coon skin cal
and was kissed By the white pan
"spiled for aCeassel, we'll, be go
It, and his leg broke too. last. Tbursda.
causing excitement throughout th'
whole place the limb vas proper'!
! fixed BY three doctors.
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Christmas Its Celebration.

The origin Of the festivities attend
ing the celebration Of Christmas is not
clearly known. Almost from time i'm
memorial custom has prevailed among
the various nations Of the earth Of set
ting apart some distinctive portion OF
the year as season Of holiday and
general enjoyment Christmas, being
regarded as an essentially Christian
festival we are naturally Inclined to
think its origin should be found in
Christian times, and it seems strange
indeed that many Of its amusements,
sports and festivities can be traced far
back to the ancient Druids who inbabi-
ted England long ere its conquest BY
C@sar's leeions. But even at that far
of time the heather denizens Of the
English forests made bright their
miserable huts with decorations Of ever.
greens and the yule-log The Christ
mas tree can be traced back to the days
Of Roman glory without finding its
origin From this source comes, also,
our custom Of giving presents at Christ
mas. In fact the customs of the pre-
| sent time are combination Of those Of
the ancient Druids, Saxons, Germans
and Romans. Ias Is s5a
| It was about the 4th century Of the
Christian Era that the 25th Of Decem-
Der was fixed for the celebration Of
Christmas. At that time Pope Julius
| / caused strict and thorough inves-
tigation to Be made as to the time Of
the birth Of Christ, and the result Of
that investigation. founded upon data
obtained from Roman tablets. was the
establishing oftheo twenty-6fth Of De-
eember as the proper anniversary q
the birth Of the Worlds Redeemer,
Since that time the annual return ol
Christmas has been hailed with delight
by almost all classes and kindreds Of
1 people Of the Christian world. and has
ever been observed as 4 time of merry
mixing and slsdness. Il 10 true IN.
deed that the long-faeed Puritans oi
England made q desperate attempt to
prevent the suptrstitious observance
Of the time that PaPists and Malignants
called Cbristmas.p but their efforts
were unavailipg. and the world rejoices
to-day in the return Of "Msrry Christ.
mas" qls b sd
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and, ifIhe saw Ct. he could establish
|rule that no white, patsep should BE,
permitted to enter tie dress circle or
any other portion Of the house The
jury returned virdict for the defeu.
dant. .-American
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ask mo questions !" he appoints plsces
ID Ph,ladslpbia Bostop. Nsw York;
Baltimore and Washington where The
child may Be left and the money re-
ceiyed.
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PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS

Are now offered the most favorable oppor-
tuuity ever presented for supplying themselves
: All Newspaper Publishers are offered H6rat
rates for advertising in part payment.
Publishers, Printers and Dealers s0iN find Il
to pay them, before purchasing elsewhere, To-
correspond with ANSON HARDY,
Dec l9-3m. Auburndale, Mass.
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glisfe|lanspus.
BANK R0BBEBIESl
sHAGnINa DASHIER8

The Boston Daily Adpasisv Of Oct. % says
editorially: ssTbe method adopted to rob the
banks at Marlborough, Pa, and repeated ct
Milford, N. H., on the night Of the 18th inst,
is getting to be q favorite with the burglars.
But ahere is very simple way of preventing
such rebberies. If the key used to secure
bank funds is so made as to be separated. and
the parts put beyond tie control Of any ONE per-
son during the night, masked burglars would
find the paR9ing and intimidation Of cashiers
to be prcatless work, and to offer complete ~
curity against this latest and most favorite
trick Of the burglars.
THIS ABSOLUTE PROTECTION
Is given by the Hardy Patent
Detachable Indicator.
APPLICABLE TO ALL DIAL LOCKS.
By this device, the rimof the Knob on which
the figures and letter., are marked, 10 made to
take off after locking the lock, and being di-
vided in ituo or mons pieces and distributed
among the officers Of the bank or partners Of
firm, becomes q key the custody Of which
Is in keeping Of two or more persoNs, and can.
NOT be used to open the lock without az he
pieces being returned.
The 'scombination' may be known to all
te IuItieo, buu yct CtsustS Ve wSeV ~ wy " ltu
out the assistance Of ALE the others.
This most complete security against this lat
est and favorite trick of the burglars has been
applied to the Vaults and Safes of the
q. 5. SUB-TREASURY, ssts. s
The N. e. Trust Co., 80 p.....
The Emierant Savings Bank, " ''''on.
The Blackstone National Bank, s
The National Banks of Peabody, Warren,
Randolph. Newbutyport, Ditts Savings Bank,
and Mercantile Of Salem, Mass. Also the
Nreat Falls National, Granite State Bank, and
Hanover Savings, of N. B., and THE q. 8.
BRANCH MINT at San Francisco, CAL, and
many others.
to those they have in use, can be- supplied at
q moderate cost on application to
/ sa ANSON HARDY, Auburndale, Mass.
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TWO GOOD FARMS,

and is now divided by hsdes, making >
farm of about l64 acres and enc of sbout 100.
acres THE IMPROVEMENTS an Frame
Dwelling and snitable out-buildings % each
farm a. now divided. The water on both
farms is very excellent; there is . good mea-.
dow land attached II
The farm viii be sold in one tract, o. ~ now
divided, to suit purchasers. The soil is good
and dsadapted 10 ihe growth Of Grain, Peaches,
Pears and Small Fruits. The lasd has been
thoroughly lined. There is : hourishing Or
chard Of $500 Peach Trees Of good varieties,
1900 Eve years old. Also, : variety Of Pears
and Small Fruits.
Vessels constantly ply between The several
wharves and Baltimore, and there is . daily
line Of steamers from Bait. and Phila. touching
1t the several landings atscouvsnisnt hours.
TERAS:--The terms Of sale are Ous-ihird
cash or in 60 days, at the option Of the Trus-
tee, and the bAiace in one aud two years, with
interest from day Of sale, TO be secured by
bond of the purchaser, With security approved
by the Trustee. The tenant, Mr. David Zen-
ker, will show, the premises to any persons
desiring to examine them.
HARRISON W. vICKERS, Trustee.
Chestertown, Dec. 5. ls74.-3t
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FOR RENT.

A DWELLING containing eight rooms /;
"A water convepieat, and garden. Also, .
DWELhING @. with six rooms, and STORE room
a f. BY II f., With good cellar. Possession
given on the 25th Of March. For further In.
formation, apply on the premises to =
MRS. G. J. SMITH, MIlGlnss,
Dec. ls-tf. Main street, Middletown,
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted 10 The arm of J. n.
"A SCOWDRiCK 4 co, ars:heFsby respset-
fully requested &c call and settle their &C
counts on Or befhFe the lst Of January, 1875,
and save costs. N. e. WALKER.
pee. l9-U. Assignee.
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.''ls Nflu advertisements,
THE BALTIMORE SUN.
A DAILY MORNING JOURNAL.
Full Of News and Sound in Principle.
81 FIRST CLASS AND INDEPENDENT.
It's past the Index Of its future Cheapest and
best newspaper known. Postage prepaid
BY the publishers, and price .un-.
changed. Published daily, ex-
~ tsI cept Sunday.
eNeuu advertisements.
THE BALTIMORE SUN.
pRospFCruS FOR 1915

i -
!. THE SUN, throughout all t.fhe many years
of its existence, was Lever more widely cirsu-
lated and more popular and prosperous than
it is 1t this time. Its usefulness and strength
have increased with it's years, till now it is
Indispensable to individuals Of every class an d
to every interest in the community. Being
concise, yet comprehensive, there is no other
medium BY which people can be 50 conven-
iently and fully informed Of all that d tran
spring in the world Of news, Political, Social,
Moral, Commercial, Financial. &C., as through
The Sun. Its independent character and ele-
waited tone in the treatment Of ell subjects in
sure confidence, and render 1t potential fer
good and acceptable in all circles.
Truth and justice and the promotion Of con
iidence and good feeling throughout all the
borders Of the :Unioa are it, constant AIM -
The Sun is free from partisan politics and SEC
tartan religion For the pfesef vation Of the
proper balances of government, State and ma
tional, and the RIGHTS Of all, it has alwayf
striveA ss3 "a ,'5fs s. ase
As newspaper it has the most advanced
and complete facilities for gathering intelli'
eence from all parts of the world, and is IN
surpassed in its means Of serving the people
in every regard.
lAs an advertising medium The San, BY fea'
son of its immense circulation, which y fal
greater than that ofall the other city morn
ing papers combined affords an especially
valuable medium of exchange for all the fofml
Of business and in all the walks of life, and e.
rates that are insigni6cantin view OF the wic'
diffusion, of its announcements.
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NOTICE. o.,
FOR RENT.

V,HE STORE ROOM now occupied by ].
Frazer Eliason, Esq. Possession glyap
March 25th, 1875. E.W. LOCKWOQQ,
Dec 26-tf. For Richard Lockwood.
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NOTICE.

y. 4 So sss.5s sIlssl{ <fti s54i47. ~
H,HE Annual Meeting Of the Farmers Ne
L tual Fire Insurance Company OF St.
Georges and Appoquinimisk Hundreds, will
be held in the Hotel Of Edward Silcox,, Jr ,
Esq, in Odessa, Delaware,
MONDAY. THE 4,h OF JANUARY, 1878,
Ar ! O'Clock, P. NJ, s s
At which time seven (7) DIRECTORS will be
elected to serve during the ensuing year, and
the interest on the deposit notes at the rate 81
six per cent. per amman will be required to be
paid. The Coupons due January. 1876, on
certificates Of Indebtedness, mnst be presented
to the Treasurer in order to have the amount
allowed on the premiums due.
JOHN G. CORBIT, President.
CHAs- TATMAH, Secretary.
December nth, ls74,-tm. as
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UNBIRAOHED NUSLINs.
MOTTO ID.

All custsmsrs whose bills have bsen
presented must make settlsment sn or
before January s1st. 1875.
In order to ssll soeds shsap / must
buy for cash. and | have 70 dspsad upsa
the collection Of debts due ne to raise
fasds with which 70 bay.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION BY NAIL.
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber, intending to quit farming,
will sell at Public Sale, on his farm at Nox-
entown, ah - {istE afges
ON MONDAY. JANUARY 4th. 10.
All his Stock and Farming Utensils, to-wit:
l pair oc Mules, coming Z and 8 years old in
the sprink. well matched and quick L Black
Horse, good for road or farm, kind and gsa-
tie, 8 years old in Spring:l Mich Cow, l
pair Of twin Calves, 2 years old in Spring, be-
ing very much alike will make nice yoke Of
oxen; i Red Heifer, l Farm Wagon, nearly
new. with iron axle and frame body; L Mill
Wagon, Twin Harrow, Gultivators, Plows,
Plow Gears, Wagon Harness, Fodder Cut
ter, Forks, Shovels, Barn Shovel. Hoes,
HaifBushel, Corn Knives, 20 Grain Bags.
HOUSEHOLD 4 KITCHEN FURNITURE.
/ Cook Stove, nearly new; ! Lounge; l
Sideboard; lot of rush-bottom Chairs and
Stools, other Chairs; eight-day Clock and
Alarm Clock, Tables, Sewing Machine.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock.
TERMS All under $40, cash all over
that amount a credit of IL months will be
given, by the purchaser giving bis bauksble
note with good endorser.
Dec 26-lt EDWARD SILCOX, So.
|
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gtal Gstatt e s1zl1
TRUSTEES SALE
I orvxLUxBL1
REAL ESTATE.
CONTAINING 264 ACRES

And 10 Perches Of Land. more o. -
This desirable farm is situated On the public
road leading from the village cf stfI Pond 70
Betterton Wharf; 10 about TIVE mi!ep nom
Still Pond, II miles from Betterton wharf, two
miles from Barnard's wharf, on the bay Il
Is sconvenient to churchsss schcols and stores.
Adjoins the lands Of Dr.. Maxwell, Thos. ka-
ers. on the Sassafras river, and i convenient
10 the celebrated fishing and cunning shores
or the Sassafras and Lloyd ! Creek. The farm
is susceptible Of : natural division int
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Ward Beecher. and Edna Dean
Proctor. have been indulging 10 some
gushing correspondence, with, good
many 'dears in it, over the termina-
ton of the latter'e slander suit.
! About 1000 houses in Toxic, Japan,
were destroyed BY fire on the 17th Of
November. s5s s,sstets 4 4'iss sh'
The small-p pox. Of most virulent
type, is raging at Sorel in the Province
Uf Quebec. va5n M aaa SO