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Shooting ARRAY.

CINCINNNTI, February ia
Commercial, Riverton, Ky, spe-
ciai says that at religious meet
ing at Willard, KY, a shooting af-
fray occurred between three noted
characters named Roark, Mont
gomery and Clark. About fifteen
shots were fired. Roark was seri-
ously wounded, Clark slightly
hurt, and a Miss Marley, who
was walking with Roark, was
shot between the shoulders, and
the wound will probably prove
fatal. The affair grew out of an
old feud, the same parties exchang-
ing shots about three months ago,
which resulted in wounding Roark
slightly. No arrests.
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PARIS, February 22.-The ex-
IRENE Left, at a meeting yesterday
resolved to support the new Sem
ate bill after a speech by Gambetta
who showed the Danger there was
that the Bonapartists would take
advantage OF q prolonged proviso-
rum. Only ten members dissentad
from the action of the meeting -
The Bonapartists contemplate Of
fering an amendment to the Sem
ate bill proposing that Senators be
elected BY universal suffrage They
hope by this means to break up the
majority, but the Left has agreed
70 oppose all amendments. They
will support q demand for "urgen-
Cyl move that the bill be added to
that for the organization OF the
public powers, and then vote for
tile entire project.
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BY L ELEG kAPH.
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
ROBBED IN Al RAILROAD
CAR.
Al Suit Against the New TTa-
ven Railroad Company for
Bonds stolen from One Of
its Passcngcrs--Vcrtlict Of
the Jury.

NEW YORK, Feb. 90. = Before the
depot of the New Haven Railroad
Company was moved from twenty
seventh street, several years ago,
Jason Weeks, an elderly gentle
man. living in Bangor, Me-, was Il
passenger on an incoming train.
On the arrival of the train az forty
second street two ears were dctach-
ed and drawn " horses 10 The
twenty seventh street depot.
Mr.. Weeks was in the rear car,
which, on arrival a. Twenty-scv-
enth street, was allowed 10 stand
outside the depot for il short time.
The only other passengers in this
car Wers another old gentleman
and threeor four ladies. While he
was looking out tile rear door
several persons rushed Ia,
pushed him inside, and tvo or
three caught him by the hands,
holding him tightly. another jan-
med his hat over Ills eyes, and still
another, while he was thus held
helpless, robbed him Of $40, 600 in
bonds Before he could raise an
alarm the gang made their es-
cape, and no trace ofthem could be
found. 1t WAS the opinion Of Mr.
Weeks that the New Haven rail-
road company should be response
bic for the loss of the bonds tlrro'
the negligence of its officers in not
providing proper attention To It's
passengers against marauders. The
company failed 10 see it in this
light. Mr.. Weeks sued, and the
case was tried yesterday before
Judge Van Brunt Judge Van
Brnnt charged the jury that the
only fact for them TO pass upon
was whether a robbery of the
bonds occurred through the negli-
gence of the officers ofthe railroad
company. The jury decided that
it did, and brought in Il verdict
for the plaintiff for $l6,6S5.d7.
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Accident ON Chicago. Rock
Island Pacific R.. R.

CHICAGO. Feb. 22,--A An accident
occurred on the Chicago, Rock
Island d Pacific Raiload Saturday
night, near Sheffield by which
the sleeper and To coaches
We're thrown from the
track, one OF the coaches falling
down an emhankment of fit m
feet. About fifteen persons were
injured, but no names could be
ascertaincd, One person was killed
4 school teacher residing In
TiskilWa, he jumped from the car
n Il was running OH the sleepers.
Tho cause Of the accident was a
broken rail.
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Medicines &C..
WILLIAM DORSEY,
u - IT- II Z $ W
NO. 16 NORTH QUEEN ST.

Having remodeled his old stand, re-
speetfully calls the attention ofthe pub
lie and bis customers to full supply Of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufis, Paints,
Oils, Farnishes, Fancy Goods &c, now
on hand, to which fresh supplies are
constantly being added Ho being de-
termined to sell nothing Of an inferior
quality solicits portion Of the public
patronage, and takes this occasion to
return thanks for past fayors Pre-
hriptions carefully dispensed at all
hours July low | Y.
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The Panama Canal Route.

PANAMA, Feb. 20.-The survey
for 4 canal route across this part Of
the lsthumus Is progressing favor
ably under the direction cf Captain
Lull A much lower level than
that OF the railroad has been found.
Upon the arrival of the British
ship Of war Dryad, Il Jamaican
living In Aspinwall hoisted the
English flag over his house, nndan
officer and two soldiers Of the state
militia Immediately hauled the
flag down and sent the Jamaican
to prison
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ST.. Louis, Feb. l9.--The Globes
Topeka, Kansas, special says Lieu
tenant Baldwin, chief OF General
Miles scouts, has returned from
the Indian country He reports
some apprehension that the In
dians will renew hostilities In the
spring, but does not think they
will unless the tribes Of the South
are joined by those of the North.
They have been badly whipped,
and their ammunition is exhaust
ed. Large numbers Of those still
out have lost their ponies, and all
are in a demoralized condition.
1t has been definitely ascertained
that the Confederate hostile bands
of the South cannot now muster
over 500 fighting men Of four sepa-
rate bodies. The troops are still
in the field under Gems. Mckenzie
and Davidson and Coils. Hatch,
Biddle and Harris, and chastise
them whenever they can be found.
Upon the whole Lieut.. Baldwin
thinks the prospect for a speedy
and permanent settlement OF the
Indian troubles was never more
encouraging A large meeting Of
soldiers was held here tonight, at
which resolutions were adopted
thanking Congressman who voted
for the bill for the equalization of
bounties which recently passed the
House and respectfully requesting
the Senate TO pass the same bill.
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Canada.

MONTREAL, Feb. Glowing to
the accumulation Of ice at the rap
lis the water has risen about two
feet over the locks of Beauharanai's
canal, flooding several houses and
compelling The inmates to leave.
The island of Aux Chevaux Is COM
pletely submerged, meanwhile the
mills and factories of Valleyfield
are stopped for want of water.
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Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND DuRK L STREETS,
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the 1st Of
April, IS now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers. all Of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE will be we'll supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cocks. Charges
moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with n
choice variety Of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers
My old patrons and the general pub
lie are invited TO give nae call.
April 7,-1y. w.
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Railroad Tax.

OMAHA, Feb. 19.-By recent
decision Of the United States SUI
premc Court ut Washington as to
the right of counties to tax sub
s4llzed railroads in this State, some
$500, 900 will be paid over to vari-
Gus county treasurers on Monday
next.
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Fatal result Of n Careless
Dispatch.

OMAHA, Neb. Feb. 20.-The pas
senger train leaving st. Louis for
Omaha, on Friday, ran into stock
train this morning, near East
Leavenwerth, killing a stock dro-
yer and breaking leg of the con-
ductor of the stock train. The ac-
cident was caused partially by the
carelessness of a dispatch.
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Heavy Sales Of Baltimore e.
OHIO Tickets.

CHICAGO, February 20. The
Baltimore e. Ohio Railroad has
sold over $4,000 worth of tickets
at this point in the last three days.
in consequence oil lis reduction Ia
rates. The other roads are still
waiting for something to turn up
before reducing rates.
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Caucus of Republican Sem
safOrs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 The
Republican Senators held another
caucus on the order Of business this
morning. There was but a slim at
tendance. Among other subjects
under consideration to-day was the
civil rights bill, but no decision
was arrived at on anything.
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Two men formerly Of this city,
named Decavalier and Mcintosh,
were frozen to death during the
severe storm Of three weeks ago
on the plains near Sydney, Neb.
Their bodies were only found yes
terday, and taken to- Cheyenne.
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Fatal Accident.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 10. Maj. Y s
Patton, formerly passenger agent
Of N'sville & Chattanooga r.. II in
attempting to board a moving
train at the Louisville depot, this
city, was thrown under the cars
and horribly mangled. He lived
but a short time after the accident.
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Short Crops of Fruit and
Grain.

CHICAGO, Feb 20.--Reports from
the fruit regions indicate that in
Illinois and the Northwestern
States the trees have been badly
damaged and the crops will be
short.
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Pause young man. You want to get
married, and it is about time you did,
but recollect that unmarried men don, I
baveto situp all night once week with
q shot gun watching the clothes line.--
Milwaukee News.
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IGAR NEANUFACTORY
No. 4 Queen ST., MartinsburO.
SMOKING AND CHEWING
TORACCQS

of the best and most popular brands.
We will keep constantly on hand large
stock Of Cigars, imported, and ofour own
manufacture, which we win guarantee to
be FIRST quality. Retail dealers supplied on
short notice
In addition, we keep a complete stock
Of Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Cigar Cases
and Holders, and every article in the line
of our business. Give us a call, and we
guarantee satisfaction.
Apl '79. POTTER & co
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LUMBER ARID

COR. MARTIN AND COLLEGE Sis.
A LII kinds of building material con-
"A stantly on hand PLANS and SPE
OBLIGATIONS FURNISHED. A share
Of public patronage solicited.
9. J. SCHEELKY
A ul3. sind BUILDER
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JEW T-R Y

The finest and cheapest lot Of Jewel
ry consisting of Gold Bracelets, Cuff
Buttons, Studs, Rings, Gold mems, sc.
ever brought to this city. to be found
a. S. HUTCHINSONS
Oct 10th, INV.
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have just raturned from the East with
= nice and well selected
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
Maryland Affairs.

On the night of January 25th, John Smith
of Chesapeake City, Cecil county, fell down
stairs and lost his life. He was in his Goth
year. He rose from his bed some time in the
night, and in attempting to go down stairs
in the dark fell. The noise of his falling
aroused the family, and the old gentleman
was found at the foot of the stairs so much
injured that be died few hours after.
John A. Lurty, residing near Queenstown,
Queen Annes county, died quite suddenly on
Thursday morning last. He was engaged in
chopping wood, near his house, when he COM
planned of feeling unwell, and fell to the
ground in a few moments, and before he
could be removed to the house had expired.
II is supposed to be case Of heart disease.
Henry Patchett, -colored, was committed to
Jail at Denton, Caroline county, on Monday
last, for an attempted outrage upon de-
mented white woman at the almshouse and
for abusive and threatening language to the
overseer. He is now the only occupant of the
Jail for some time past.
Miss Cora F. Willis, daughter of DR.. Willis,
residing at Preston, was found dead in her
bed at her boarding house, last week, at
Goldsborough, Caroline county, where she
was engaged in teaching school at the time.
1t is supposed she died from heart disease.
The Easton talbot county, Jail now con-
tains six inmates-one under sentence of death
for murder, one on charge of rape, two for
larceny, one serving out sentence for bias
phemy and one serving out sentence of four
months for larceny.
A white woman named Ann Groome, an
inmate of the Kent county almshouse, near
Chestertown, blind and subject TO fits, was
found dead in the yard Of that institution on
Wednesday Of last week.
The corporation finances Of Cheslertown,
Kent county, are said to be good. After the
payment Of all claims about $50 have been
deposited in the Kent National Bank.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
Local and State Affairs.

Minor Topics.
Several more public sales have been addec
to our list this week.
The Orphans Court for New Castle county
will meet next Tuesday. The session VII
probably be very shsrt one.
Stock brought 'first-rate prices at MT. =
c. Enos' sale, near Summit Bridge, last Tues.
day. Notwithstanding the cold weather.
Newark had slight snow storm last Sun
day. SO says E. Els correspondent. Wonder
fit showed anywhere else.
When Stock laws are made for all the
School districts of the State, what will the
Legislature do for bills to pass
1t is said that the handsomest lady at the
Dover ball was an unmarried lady from Mid
tiletowR.
The Middleford, Sussex county, white girl
who eloped with negro last summer, re-
turned home recently, bat her father refused
to receive her.
Some crack Drained idiot presented me-
mortal to the Legislature last week, protest.
ing against capital punishment. That would
be very progressive"
A donation party was given TO Rev. DIR.
Patton, Of the Presbyterian Church of this
town, last evening. Rather too late for us to
say much about it.
His Exeellency, Governor Cochran, has SO
far recovered from his late indisposition as to
be able to be at his post, in Dover, on Tues
day.
The old stable, which has so long been an
eye-sore and nuisance to the people OF North
Broad street, has been sold, and is being torn
down.
lis said that since the appointment Of the
Governors staff, the biggest mans overcoat
is not ha,f large enough to make a.yest for
some Of the "Colonsls.i
Experienced fruit growers are OF the opln-
ion thar the peach crop has not been mater
ially affected BY the severe cold, as yet. The
prospect is still good for an excellent crop.
Fox chase to-day, from Townsend. Col. J.
c. Townsend, proprietor Of Townsend Hotel,
has procured a fine fox, which he will turn
ont to-day, at IL o'clock.
Appoquinimink' poet wants to be Will
mington SQUIRE" if the Legislature creates
an additional Justice Of the Peace for that
city.
A brakeman on the morning freight, had
his arm badly crushed at the Middletown
depot, yesterday morning, while in the act Of
coupling cars. ~ E&
A young man in this town, received a box
marked "Terrapins," but on opening it the
contents proved to be bones. This joke was
perpetrated by few close friends of his.
Ingram says that "Yellow Neds' have col
lected ia immense quantities, at the Fol
Hole, on the Sassafras, awaiting the opening
of the Ship Canal, In order to get through t.
the Delaware.
Col. Sawyer, of the Clayton House, vii
mington, has accepted the proposition OF tn
Sea Grove Association, Of Cape May, to TAX
charge Of a new hotel, which they propose t
esect at that place.
u0so S is
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13

A Grange Of the Patrons Of Husbandry was
oroan;zed on the 27th ult., at Stevensville,
Kent Island, Queen Anne's county, under. the
name of Kent Island Grange.
The physicians of Kent county have formed
a Medical and Chirurgical Society, and ap-
pointed a committee to draft a constitution
and bylaws.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
3 q Riocs FEBRUARY le, Personal Property.

Charades. Tea Party, &c.
The good folks Of the Odessa NJ. E. Church,
are making arrangements for first-class en-
tertainment in L. Y. tAspriPs Shop, in that
town, On Wednesday and Thursday evenings
next, to consist of charades, music BY, the
stOdessa Social Orchestra and . "Martha
Washington Tea Party" for the benefit Of the
exchequer Of their church. It promises to be
4 fine affair and will, no doubt, be very
pleasant.
Death from Scarlet Fever.
Mrs. Laura Willis, wife Of Merritt N. Will
Its, died at her husbands residence, near
Middletown, on Tuesday morning last, from
scarlet fever. The death Of Mrs. Willis
was one Of peculiar sadness. Her children,
three in number, had all been sick, one after
another, with scarlet fever, and the mother
was worn down with the fatigue and anxiety
Of nursing, and when the disease laid hold
upon her she sank rapidly under it, leaving
her husband with three helpless little ones to
mourn her death.
Deceased.
William Welsh, an influential and much
esteemed citizen Of Kent county, Md, died at
his residence, near Kennedyville, on Monday,
of pneumonia. He was just recovering from
q severe illness from typhoid fever, when the
former disease attacked him, and he was nm
able to sustain its shock, which proved fatal
Mr.. Welsh was about As years old. He had
been member of both Houses Of the Mary
land Legislature.
Howard Ogle, father of Thomas NJ. Ogle,
of Wilmington, Recorder of Deeds for this
county, and Of Benz. N. sOgle, Esq, Of Della
ware City, died at his residence in the latter
Town, on Tuesday, at the advanced age OF %
Ben. Butlerlsm.
Some disciple Of the Massachusetts, spoor
fancier, entered the cellar of Alexander Max
wells Middletown Hotel, on Wednesday
night, and attempted to con6scate q number
ofsebicksns that were slowed there for the u.s.
of the table dhote The noise be made awaken
ed the servant girl, who spead the alarm il
the house. and Mr.. B. M. Crawford, Jr., Wit
was staying at the hotel, ran to the res
enc and when the rascal saw him be jumped
.brouph a window, smashing the glass L
atoms, cutting himself as was evidenced o.
blood upon the sash, and escaped. 10 aDou
a. honr afterward a second attempt was mad
to get the chickens, but was frustrated u .
same way and by the same parties as me hrs
was.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
WANTED.

A SITUATION at some kind Of employ
n. ment Understand buying grain, am
practical miller, and understand the groce-
ry business can do almost anything in the
buying and selling line. Wages no object
this winter Address P. O.. Box HB,
Jsn9 Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
L e FARMS
i AND TOWN PROPERTIES
NOTICE.

DR. WIN. H. BARR bees leave TO say that
II having sold his Drug Store and business
to Joseph N. Barr, he invites the same gener-
ous patronage in the future as has been be-
slowed in the past on the store.
His Office will be at the old store, where be
will be found, as heretofore, prepared to rem
der professional advice and services.
WM. H. BARR, N. D.
Middietown, Jan. l, l875.-tf
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
$500 REWARD.

TNHE above reward will be paid for inform
J. ton that will lead TO the apprehension of
the party or parties who steal the lamps from
the town lamp posts, or damage the property
of citizens.
By Order of Town Commissioners,
oct3l-tf T. F. HURN, Chairman
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
SHORT POSITION EN- ENT-DAYF FIXED
FULL DISTRlBUTION.<
"a, ,l7s Cash Gifts, amounting te...$l ,000, 900
Number Of Tickets. 1OO, 900.
PRICE or TICKETS. er7--r

Whole Tickets.
Halves iu.uu
Quarters. o.VV
Eighths or each Coupon. n.........."....," zoo
ST Tickets for... .......".....".r.-lO0.0 90
The Montpelier Female Humane, Associa-
ton, chartered by the Legislature of Virginia
and the Circuit Court of Orange Co, propo-
ses by Grand Gift Concert to establish and
endow s.Home for the Old, Infrm and Des-
titute Ladies of Virginia" at Montpelier, the
former residence of President James Madison.
Governor's Office, Richmond, July 8, IA.
1t affords me pleasure to say that am well
acquainted with large majority of the Off
GERS of the Montpelier Female Humane Asso-
citation, v ho reside in the vicinity Of my home
and I attest their intelligence and their worth
and high reputation as gentlemen, as well as
the public confidence, influence and substan-
tial means literally represented among them.
JAMES L. KExpER, Gov. Virginia.
alexandria, Va, July 8, 1874 -
| commend them as gents Of honor and integ-
rity, and fully entitled to the confidence of
the public. $ . R. W. HUGHEs,
q. S. Judge Easfn Dist. of Va.
Further references by permission His Ex-
cellency Gilbert c. Walker, Ex-Governor Of
Va: Hon. Robert E. Withers, Lisut.-Gov. of
Va. and U. S. Senator elect Senators and
Mem mbers Of Congress from Virginia.
Remittances for tickets may be made By ex-
press prepaid, post-ofice money-order on
Washington, D. c., or by registered letter.
For full particulars testimonials, &C., se:.d
for Circular. Address,
Hon. JAMES BARBOUR,
PREs'T NJ. F. H. A., Alexandria. Va.
Reliable agents wanted everywhere.
Jan 234t
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
MARRIED..

CAvENDER- -FIsLER-On February 9th, 1875,
at I. 80 A. NJ, at the residence of the bride,
in Smyrna, Del, by the Rev. Jos. 7. Wright,
Mr.. Wilson T. Cavender, to Miss NJ. Carrie
Fisler, daughter of the late DR.. Samuel NJ
Fisler, of Smyrna, Del.
LEpsun-fowNsEND. .-On the llth inst, at
the Hotel of Col. ]. G. Townsend, in Towns
end. Del, by Rev. John Crowell, D. D., Wm.
s. Lednum TO Miss Laura Townsend, both OF
New Castle county.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the firm Of J. H.
n SCOWDRICK l. CO., arc::hersby respect
fully requested to call and settle their ac-
counts on or before the lst of January, 1875,
ard save costs NJ. E. WALKER,
Dec l9-tf - Assignee.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT, y
@ A ADWELLING-HOUSE Store
House. Slaughter-House and
III Stable for four horses, and lot
adjoining, of one-half acre of
ground, situated on Main street, Odessa, Del.
Possession given on March 25th, 1875.
HENRY STROUD,
Feb 6-3t. st. Georges, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
FOR RENT.

TINE STORE ROOM now occupied by ].
L Frazer Rliason, Esq. Possession given
March 25th, la7b EW. LOCKWOOD,
Dec 26-tf For Richard Lockwood,
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-13
DIED.

WnL1rs.-On Monday, 9th inst, at her re-
sidence, near Middletown, Laura E. wife OF
Merritt N. Willis, and daughter Of the late
Elias s. N.ndain, aged 80 years.
WELsH.-On Monday, 9Th inst, at his resi-
dence, near Kennedyville, Md, VIM. Welsh,
aged 40.
OGLE.-On Tuesday, 9th inst. in Delaware
City, Howard Ogle, aged IS.