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Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
SATURDAY MORNING, OCT. %, 1876.
"Swsrr LILLE, MY DARLING. We


"Swrfr LILLE, MY DARLINa."-We
have received from s. g. Upham, No.
25 South Eighth St. Philadelphia, .
piece of music with the above title.
The music by H. P, Danks, author Of
"Silver Threads among the gold" is
melodious. natural and easy flowing.
and il pronounced BY critics. one Of
the authors best compositions. Il is
destined to have a large sale. The
publisher. s. G. Upham, No % South
Eighth st., Philadelphia. will mail,
postpaid to any address. copy on re-
ceipt Of 20 cents. Sold BY all music
dealers. e,....... szs..
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WOOLENS.

Ballard Vale white and all-wool Flannels,
Shaker Flannels, all-wool and cotton mixed !
blue, grey and scarlet Flannels, plain and
twilled heavy scarlet Flannel, preventative
of Rheumatism; white and grey lO-4 Blan-
kets, all prices; white and colored Bed Spreads
and Quilts. Bleached and unbleached Cotton
Flannels at 10, l22, l5, ls. 20, %, rs cents.
Bleached and unbleached Muslins in all ihe
desirable makes and widths, at lower prices
than ever. We are receiving every week new
and fresh Prints, in all the new styles which
we are sellingat the low prices Of 81, 7, 8, 9,
and 10 cts.
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Current Literature.

The Premium Engraving, issued by
"Peterson's Magazine" for 1876, like
everything else from that quarter, is oi
rare excellence and beauty. It is not
Of the cheap, colored litbographs. with
which the country is flooded = but a
irst-olass line, and stipple engraving.
executed in the highest style o: art.
The artists are Illman 4 Brothers. and
they have engraved it. (sise. "a inches
by 20,) expressly for "Peterson's
Magazine" in their most brilliant
manner. It is such plate as would
sell, at retail. for Eve dollars. The
picture represents two charming little
children, still in their night-dresses, at
papa and mamma's chamber door. ct
early dawn, coming to wish them :
merry Christmas It is . picture
that will 60 to every heart. In artistic
merit, and beauty it is. we think, the
finest "Peterson" has ever issued.
You can get it. gratis. by raising a
club for Peterson" for 1876, or by
remitting $3.50 for it and for The
magazine. the magazine alone being
two dollars. This is . rare chance.
Address Chas. j. Peterson. 300 Chest
nut Street. Philadelphia. Pa.
Brete Harte's new novel, "Gabriel
Conroy," which is st last completed,
and carefully guarded in the publish
er's safe. calls forth the highest autici-
pations in literary circles. 1t will be
begun as a serial in the November
number Of Scribuer's Magazine. with
out illustrations. for it is said to be
graphic beyond need Of them, and full
Of incident. The story takes it's title,
'Gabriel Conroy," from its hero, a
simple. good hearted. honest old miner,
Of q type somewhat different from that
Of his illustrious predecessors in Mr..
Harte's writings. Several familiar
friends, nevertheless. renew old ac-
quaitance, among them Colonel Star
bottle. The story is wholly in Mr..
Harte's original 6eld. and is said to
fulfill, as novel. the promise Of bis
very best tales. Tho opening is pro-
nounced. BY critics who, have had
access to the manuscript, to be very
powerful; it is terrible picture Of 1
starving camp, and from this start the
story is said to hold The reader with an
almost uncomfortable grip, seeing that
he has to wait month BY month. -New
York Tribune.
Harkness' Magazine. conducted on
the principle of completed matter and
filled with 90 abundance of short stor-
les. scientific and geographic sketches.
poems and dialogues. is calculated to
please the masses Of the people. It is
an entertaining and instructive Mag
asiue. pure in tone. original In plan.
neat, 10 Typography and % welcome
guest 10 the family. Address, enclof.
ing one dollar for four numbers.
"Harkness' Magazine. Wilmington,
Delaware.
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NOTIONS AND HOSIERY,

Full assortment Of Ribbons and Neck-Ties,
Bows and Scarfs, in all the new shades.
Black and Tortoise Shell ,high-back Combs,
1000 pairs ladies' and misses white and
striped Hose, only l23 and lb cents per pair !;
Cloth and Berlin-lined Gauntlets and Gloves,
for ladies' and misses wear; Jouvin KID
Gloves, one and two button, in brown and
black colors; gents, boys and youths, la.
dies. misses and childfen's heavy Merino
Vests and Drawers, in all sizes and prices.
Heavy Buck Gauntlets, Gloves, and Mitts for
gents, boys and youths. s.is'
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9eu advertisements.
LIST OF ENTRIES
Wilmington Trotdlg Association,
OCTOBER 81 B 90, 1875.
FIRST DAY, Oct. 81.

Sos
FIRST DAY, Oct. 81.
PURSE No. l.. FoR MINUTE HoRsEs.
|. J. H. Dickinson, Will, Del, blk m Maria
2. j. L. Dickinson, b g Big Frank
3. H. J. Ewing, Rockland, gg Rockland
Boy
4. J. l. Course, N. J, bk roam mare Belle
5. John Tate, Phila, roam z Oliber
6. Phil Shuster, b g Butcher
I. James A. Wilson, Will, b Little Frank
8. William Martin, g b m Mary NJ
9. John G. Dunwoody, Phila, chest g Sleepy
John
PURSE No. 2. For ESQ HoRsEs
l. James Johnson, Millington, Md, Stone
Q. W. F. Taylor, Rancocus, N. ], g Shelly
Copperbottom
8. ]. McCrystal, Phila, b 6 Dick Ellis
4. 1. J. Fly, b Bay Star
5. George Litzenberg, Phila, b m Alabama
!. John &. Dunwoody, {" 1 3 Gen. Custer
8. George H. Elkinton, N j., b m Nan
9. ]. E. Martin, Wilm., Del m Jennie M
10. William H. Burgett, Chesapeake City, b 6
Billy Boulder
PURSE No. 8. For 2:40 HoRsEs
|. W. H. Thompson, Wilmington, b g Prince
2. George A. johnson, Phila., br m Little Nell
8. Henry Hess, Fair Hill, Nd, b m Gipsey
Maid
4. w. Florence, Baltimore, Nd, b m Lady
Florence
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It is announced from Washington
that the Commissioner of Internal Rev.
enue will instruct the officers Of his
bureau not to seize cigars packed in
paper or tin boxes for the present.
when they are satisfied that the tax is
paid. He will recommend Congress
to modify the law, SO as to permit the
use of such boxes.
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PENN S U LA. !.
our different
DEPARTMENTS
~ ii1 i
SIS ci aas41 Il
Are now complete.
DRESS GOODS

All-wool Plain and Plaid Poplins, In the
new shades of dark, green and brown beau
tifur Plaids for misses and children.
Tycoon Repps. Diagonal Cloths, Poplin Al-
pacas, Plaid Debeges, Serge Plaids, Iona and
Tiber Cloths. By buying in large lots, we
have complete control over the celebrated Col
lingwood Black Alpacas in this vicinity, and
can offer them at lower prices than they are
sold at in the cities. sis 8# 4a .Il
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

We make these our specially, ordering our
stock two months before the season from the
manufacturers enables US to offer the best of
goods at the lowest prices. Mems heavy
whole stock Boots, So 90, so, 400; Boys
heavy whole stock. 81 75, 90. SO, 3 90 !;
Gents Calf Boots ard Button Shoes. double
sole, S4 90, so, 90. Ladies', Misses and
Children's Button and Lace Shoes in Kid. Mo-
rocco and Lasting, made by Philadelphia
manufacturers and every pair warranted
prices, 81 90, 125, SO, l IS, 90, 2 Is,
2 80, 3 90, 3 so.
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OLD NEW YORK,

Elegantly illustrated articles on Old New
York, by JOHN F. MINES, will appear at once,
and will attract the attention of all, in city OF
country, who mark with interest the develop
ment of the great metropolis, and affectionate-
ly remember the quaint peculiarities of its
olden time E
Every number is profusely illustrated, thus
enabling US to give to our descriptive and mar
rative articles, an interest and permanent
value never attained in a non-illustrated pc
riodical. Under its accustomed management
the magazine will in the future be devoted as
it has been in the past, 10 sound literature and
Christian progress.
The Editorial Departments
occupy over twenty pages of each number and
contain DR.. Hollands vigorous and timely
editorials, as we'll as Reviews of the latest
works in Art, Literature, and Science.
TERMS:
$4.0 90 a year, in advance; 35 cts. Number.
The 10 vols, complete, Nov. 1870, to Oct. 1875
bound in maroon cloth. 500 90
do do bound in half morocco 80 90
Vols. begin in November and May. Any Of
the earlier volumes Il to WHY will be sup
piled separately to parties who wish them TO
complete sets at this rate, i.e., cloth So 90 !;
half morocco, So 90.
Booksellers and Postmasters will be sup
piled at rates that will enable them to fill any
of the above offers.
Subscribers will please remit in P. o. Money
Orders, or by registered letters. Money in
letters not registered, at sender's risk.
SCRIBNER & CO.,
Oct % TAB Broadway, New York.
The 'Middletown Transcript and Scrib-
ner's Monthly, postpaid, for $5.25. Address
Transcript Office, Middletown, Del.
'The very best ladies' magazine published. .n-Seneca
Falls NJ ~ Courier
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An immense republican to orch-light
procession in honor of the Ohio victory
isok place in Phila. Thursday evening.
Governor-elect Hayes. of Ohio. and ex-
Governor Dix. ..of New York, and Gov
ernor Hartranft. Of Pennsylvania, we're
in the procession.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Vital weakness or depression

Vital weakness or depression :
A weak exhausted feeling, no energy or
courage; the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, In
DESCRIPTIONS or Excsssss, or some dram upon
the system, is always cured by Humphreys
Homeopathic Specific No. 49, 1t tones up
and invigorates the system, dispels the gloom
and dependency, imparts strength and ener-
gy,- stops the drain and rejuvenates the en-
tire man. Been used twenty years with per-
feet auccess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, 81 90 per single vial, or $500 er pack
age Of FIVE vials and So LOO vial of powder =
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Address,
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
COMPANY, 562 Broadway, New York. oc23
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WANTED.

A YOUNG MAN of steady, moral habits,
IA active and intelligent, who has had at
least two or three years experience in mercan-
tile clerking, a good accountant and book
keeper, to act as book-keeper and salesman ia
frst-class general store. None who cannot
meet these requirements and come we'll recon-
mended need apply. Address or apply at
Oct % THIS OFFICE.
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BOOTS & SHOES

Ladies' fine Velvet and Kid Slippers, 81. 90
to $l.25 per pair Ladies' Button Pebble Cal
tiers, $2.25 TO $2.75. Ladies' Lace Balmoral
Boots and Caters, S; .25, 81. rs, $2. 90. So 5o
GUNS, gold and nickle-plated Pistols. all
at low prices. Our friends and the public
will please and examine Cur stock before pur-
chasing. Respectfully,
M s. r. STEPHENS l. co.
Middletown, DEL, April ~, 1875.
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ELABoRArE PRsPARATIoNs FOR THE
REvIvALIsrs rs-There are to be two
organs in the Brooklyn rink when
Moody and Sankey begin next Sunday.
one Of which is to be in charge Of Mr..
Sankey. A chorns of two hundred
voices is to be selected from the
churches. Mr. Sankey has asked that
none but Christians be put into the
choir. as they con more fervently sing
the songs. Il 10 estimated that the
rink will hold $500 or I 900 persons.
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NOTICE.

A quarterly meeting of the Trustees of the
Poor will be held at the Aims House on We'd
nesday, the 9th day Of October, 1875. Those
who have bills az ainst the institution Of the
Poor will please present them TO the Trustees
of the Poor of their district
Oct l6-tm JOHN w EVANS, Clerk,
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MILLINERY, DRESS MAKING.

WE wish to inform the public in general
w that we have well selected stock of
FALL GOODS.
Please give US call we hope you will
favor us by so doing.
L. V. CANNON l. CO.,
oct 23-lm Middletown, Del.
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General News.


A telegram from Boston, says that
some Of the Methodist Ministers Of that
city are about TO petition the President
for the pardon Of the Jefferson Borden
mutineers, convicted Of murder, and
now under sentence of death.
Spirituslistic mediums predict that
Virginia City. New. is soon to destroy
ed by fire from heaven, and some ol
the good inhabitants are packing up
for removal. but the average resident
reflects tn It the only FIRE likely to reach
him must come from the opposite quar-
ter.
Edward Thomas, the negro who was
convicted Of the murder of Richard
Sheffield. fellow convict, also colored. !.
at the Auburn State Prison. on the
10th Of June last. was Wednesday
sentenced BY Judge Dwight, at Au-
bnrn. N Y, to be hanged on the 10th
Of December next.
At Selma, Alabama, Monday, Isaac
McAfee, q colored man, was convicted
Of having caused the disaster on the
Selma, Rome and Dalton railroad q
year sgo. BY placing distractions on
the track. and he was sentenced to ~
years imprisonment. Two white men
are to be tried for the same offence
At st. Genevieve, Mo-, Monday,
drunken white man, named Grimes,
went into the house Of a colored woman,
known as "Bad Anne" and fell asleep
on the bed. The woman was absent
at the time. When she returned she
attempted to wake Grimes, and failing
in the attempt. killed him on the spot
BY striking him on the head with hoe.
A New Jersey pauper lately got
himself into such a self-satisfactory
state of health that, instead Of the ordi-
nary poor-house diet, they were forced
to give him nothing but repeated doses
Of whiskey for twenty-seven days; but
such luck was too good to last. and
jnst as be was enjoying life for the first
time be died.
A pastoral letter from Bishop Bour-
get was read in all the Catholic Church
es in Montreal on Sunday, again
warming the people against interfering
With the burial Of Guibord. and advis-
ing them to keep away from the cere-
mony. The pastoral states that the
ground where Guibord is to be inferred
will be laid under an interdict and ac-
,ursed from the moment his remains
ire deposited there. ssta
A piece Of property near. Blooming
ton, ILL.,, has been transmitted in a
peculiar way by recent decision Of
Judge Upton. A lady, dying, left it
% her daughter. The father married
.gain. and on June 2. 1874, the girl
lied. On June 20. 1874. son was
born to the father by bis second wife.
The question was whether the girls in
,eritance reverted wholly to her father
,r whether, under the statute, the half
brother was entitled to part Of the
estate. It was decided that the half
brother partook Of the inheritance, even
;hough eighteen days had elapsed be-
,ween the time of the girls death and
lis birth. 4a 1851
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CARPETS.

1000 yards Carpetine and Mating, consist-
ing of ine extra wide Brussels, 81 so to 81. rs
! er yard; all wool Ingram 85c. to $l.l0;
wool filling, so to 75c; Hemp, Cottage, Rag
and Stair Carpets, IS to so cts.
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CLOTHS, CASSIMERES .

Fine French and English Black Cloths,
Black Diagonal, silk-faced, figured and silk
all-wool Cassimeres, suitable for the most fas-
tidious taste. Small plaid and plain Cassi-
meres for small and large boy wear. Z s :.
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MOURNING GOODS.

Black all-wool Cashmeres, Poplins, Hem
rietta Cloths, Tamise Cloths, Deiaines, Aus
tralian Capes, &C., new style Ga plaid Diago-
nal and Black Mixed Repellants for ladies'
and misses Suits.
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CLOTHING.

Cashmere Pants for men and boys, 81 so to
$2 80. Heavy Black mixed Cashmere Suits,
for Gents and Boys, $40 90, $l2 90 and $l5.
Overcoats of all sizes and prices. 7;es
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Mems and Boys Ready-Made Suits from
100 to $500 Mems fine cloth Coats and
Cashmere Pants. Also, Fine Suits made to
order for $40. 90 to $25 90.
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PETERSoN'S MAGAZINE
Postage prepaid on all Subscriptions

@ E1ery subscriber for 1876 viH be pre-
sented Nth superb, larye-sizsd steel engraving
Of TrumsbuWs celebrated picture Of "The Sign
ing of the Declaration Of independence" This
piU be. "Peterson's" Centennial Off. W.-9
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PIGEON FLYING CONTEST FROM BAL
rIMoRs TO PHILADELPHIA.-A carrier
pigeon flying match, from Baltimore to
Philadelphia, one hundred miles. took
place last Monday, for three prizes
first. $50; second. a gold medal, and
third, a silver cup. Six pigeons, own
ed by members Of the Fairmount Fly
ing Association. were tossed from the
United States Hotel. President street,
Baltimore. The birds had been brought
to Baltimore on Sunday night. in charge
Of james Scho6eld, the selected Judge,
from Philadelphia. by whom the pig
cons were tossed separately, beginning
at Z o'clock A. M Monday morning.
The birds had been numbered on the
tail feathers before leaving Philadel-
phia, and were further stamped with
private marks on the wing feathers in
Baltimore They were tossed at inter
vals of half an hour. each on being set
free rising to great height. then cir
cling around overhead in circuit Of
about mile. darted off toward the
northeast for their homes in Philadel-
phia,, and we're .out of sight in min
ute. The birds carried no dispatches
to impede their progress. The betting
was high in Philadelphia. pools having
been opened several days in advance.
The favorite seemed to be Fred. Woods
bird, on which two to one was bet in
many instances. In Baltimore there
was great interest manifested by pigeon
fanciers and the result was anxiously
awaited. As the records of the ''voy-
ayers" were not familiar in this city the
betting was limited.
Telegrans were received at the Sun
Office during the afternoon announcing
the arrival Of the winning birds and the
time iu which the 100 miles was made,
Is follows
First. Fred. Wood. two hours and
thirty-one minutes second, Levi Ros-
ton, three hours and seven minutes,
and third, Thos. Grist. Eve hours and
four minutes. The owners of these
birds, therefore, took the premiums in
the order named.
The birds engaged in the contest
we're all Of the variety known as Ant
werps. capable of great endurance, and
when fully developed Of flying several
hundred miles on stretch Inferior
birds in pigeon parlance are called
ssdufers ."-Baltimore Sun.
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SILKS.

Fine Cashmere and Gros Grain Black Silks
50 50 to $3.0O-worth $4.00 Striped Japan
ese Silk, 81 to so cents.
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Thrilling Tales and Noyelettes

Are the best published anywhere. AH the
most popular ,Oriters are employed to Vrite orgi-
nally for Peterson" In 1876, in addition
to the usual quantity of short stories. FIVE
ORIGINAL COPYRIGHT NOVELTIES
will be given, by Mrs. Ann s. Stephens,
Frank Lee Benedict Mrs. F. H. Burnett, and
others.
Mammoth coIored Fashion Plates
These are printed from steel plates, and
colored by hand, in the highest style of art.
Patterns Of the newest bonnets, hats, cloaks,
jackets, ETC., etc., appear in each number.
Also the greatest variety of children's dresses.
Also, Patterns for Every Day Dresses, in
Calico, Delaine, &C., &c. Also diagrams. by
which dresses can be cut out. Peterson" is
unrivalled as guide for the fashions. You
do not know what to wear till you see tPeter-
son."
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Remember we prepay postage to all mail
subscribers. Formerly the subscriber had to
pay il at his or her post-ofice, at an expense
of from twelve to twenty-four cents each, ex-
ira. Now that we prepay the postage,
peterson is cheaper than ever.
ONE Cory, ONE YEAR, Postage Free,) So.
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No. BOG Chestnut ST., Phla.
Specimens sent TO those wishing to get up
Clubs.
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GABRIEL CoNRoY,
BY BRET HARTE.

Begins in the November number.
and will run for twelve months. This is Mr..
Harte's first extended work. The scenes and
characters, which the author has chosen from
his favorite field, California, are painted with
characteristic vividness and power; and the
work is without doubt the most graphic rec
ord of early California life that has yet ap-
peared. We shall also begin in the January
numhpr
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CENTENNIAL LETTERS,

A rare collection of Revolutionary Letters,
mainly from stores in the hands Of the de-
scendants of Col. Joseph Ward. They are
full of interest, and will be read with a rare
relish in connection with the Centennial Gel
ebration of the year.
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DRESS GOODS
CT.OTHTNG

New shades of Alpacas, Poplins, Delaiues
and Wash Poplins-l2} to 35 cents.
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CLARK'S best 0. N. T. Spool Cotton, only
Go cents per dozen or cents a spool.
JOB LOT of Ladies' Kid Gloves, only 65 cts.
per pair-selling everywhere for 81 90.
LADIES' Misses and Children's Sewed Shoes
at zoe, soc. 75c, and 81 40 per pair. A
splendid Ladies Kid Foxed Cater for So.
GENTS and Boys Caters and Balmorals at
81 25, ST. 40, ST. 95 and So 70 per pair.
ALSO, large lot Of Mems Plow Shoes, laced,
81 25 and ST. so per pair; buckled, 81 65
and 81 IS per pair.
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A Second Farmers Vacation, .

Col. Waring is now in Europe, visiting, in
a row-boat ride of two hundred and fifty
miles, one of the most fertile and interesting
of the vine-growing valleys Of Europe. This
second series of papers promises to be even
more interesting than that with which our
readers are already familiar
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23

sPETERsoN's MAGAZINE contains, every
year, 1000 pages, IA steel plates, IL colored
Berlin patterns, IL mammoth colored fashion
plates, "a pages of music, and 900 wood cuts.
Great improvements wiU be made in 1876.
Among them will be series of illustrated
articles on the Great Exhibition at Philadel-
phia, which will alone be worth the subscrip-
ton price. They will be appropriately called
The Centennial in Pen & Pencil
The immense circulation of "Peterson" en-.
ables its proprietor to spend more money on
embellishments, stories, &c &C., than any
other. AsiUes more for the money than any in
the svorld It's
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Ex CHEAPEST AND BEST !A
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Yelu 9duertisrulents.
ScIibner's Monthly for 1876.

The publishers invite attention to the fol-
lowing list of some of the attractive articles
secured in Scribner's Monthly for the coming
year. In the field of fiction, besides numer-
Gus novelties and shorter stories, there will be
Two Remarkable Serial Stories,
BY AMERICAN AUTHORS.
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9elu ertistnlents.
MIDDLETOWN
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AMERICAN COLLEGES,

Written respectively by their friends will ap-
pear during the year. The revived interest in
college life makes these papers especially time
ly, and will secure for them snusual attention.
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M. L. HARDCAsTLE,
S. R. Stephens & Co.
NEW
SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK

OF Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Slippers, Cloths, Cassimeres, Ready.
Made Clothing for men and boys, Carpets, La
dies Ties, Cuffs Collars, Black and Striped
Silks, Guns, Pistols, Cartridges etc.
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Middletown Stove House
Will be found the largest assortment of
STOVES
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"PHILIP NOLAN'S FRIENDS,

By EDWARD EVERETT HALE.
The scene of this story is laid in the South
western territory, now forming the States of
Louisiana and Texas, at the time Of Aaron
Burr's treason. The characters lived in a
section which was now American, now French
and now Spanish, and this record of their
adventurous lives makes a story of intense
and unflaqging interest throuphout
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"The very best ladies' magazine published -Seneca
Falls ~. ~ Courier.
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can you select? Bah the idea is not
only preposterous. but it is simply dis
gusting.