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Middletown transcript., 1875-03-13
Patrons Of Husbandry.

Mr.. EDIToR-In your last issue you
mention that some informality in the
FIRST organization of the Delaware State
Grange, and, also, that dissatisfaction
existed The facts are as follows: The
constitution of the National Grange
provides that "whenevsr there are ff-
teen subordinate oranges working in a
State, it shall be entitled to State
Grange" When there were fourteen
oranges working in Delaware, (without
any request, without even the know
ledge of patrons in cur State, and with
out any authority Of law those oranges
we're attached to the Maryland oranges,
and placed under the jurisdiction Of the
Maryland State Grange, with assurance
to our subordinate oranges that the ar
rangement was temporary only; and.
that, when our fifteen oranges were
formed We should have State Grange !;
wherefore, our sub-granges acquiesced
in the arrangement. As soon as the
requisite number Of State Oranges we're
formed we made application to the pro-
per authorities for the organization Of
our State Grange. without success
The patrons in our State came together
and appointed committee to obtain
the formation of State Grange, who
met with no better success We then
wrote to Master Adams of the National
Grange, who made objection on the
ground that Delaware was too small to
have State Grange, and would not be
able to support one. We continued to
make application and to petition in
vain until the masters Of every sub
ordinate grange in the State assembled.
and resolved to organize State Grange
on their own responsibility, and to send
a delegate to the eighth annual session
Of the National Grange, at Charleston,
S c., in February last. seeking recog-
milton; or, otherwise demanding the
organization of State Grange in Della
ware as the law allowed The National
Grange declined to recognize the grange
80 formed, or our delegate; but agreed
to send National Deputy to organize
our State Grange as soon as the
National Grange adjourned, which was
done; and the result was, the formation
of our State Grange by Worthy Deputy
Hamilton, as noticed in your last
number
The reason of the change in the OFF,
GERS as to the first State Grange. and
the last one organized as above stated.
was that in adopting new amendments
to the National Constitution of the
order, at the late meeting Of the Ma
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SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1875.
New HAMpsHIRE ELEcTIoN.-The

New HAMpsRIRE ELEoTIoN.-The
election in New Hampshire, on Tuesday
for Governor, Congressman and Leg
islature was very close. There was no
choice Of Governor by the people, and
both parties claim a majority in the
lower House Of the Legislature, the
Senate being tied. The Democrats
elected two cut Of the three congress-
men and majority Of the Council.
This will prevent the removal Of Dem
ocratic office holders. The election of
Governor will have to be made by the
House of Delegates. Much excitement
prevails and the official counting Of the
returns is awaited with anxiety.
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A QUESTION YoR PSYCHOLOGISTS. ~

A QUESTION FOR PHYsIoLsGIsrs. If
a man absorbs large quantities Of nico-
tine and imbibes some vinous or alco-
holic stimulus at various times. or all
the time, alternating nicotine with
whisky. and champagne with cigars, is
it or is it not probable, is it or is it not
possible, may it or may it not be likely,
would it or would it not be reasonable
to suppose that ideas, if the man has
any, might, could, or would be confus-
ed, cloudy, misty, and the man become
queer, excitable, unreliable, uncertain,
stupid, stolid, idiotic, insane?
As the doctors are always ready for
any conundrum, we wish the medical
colleges now making N. D 8 would
put this question to the candidates for
diplomas.
This is one Of the questions that is
now about to invite very considerable
examination. The people Of the United
States may yet have deep interest in
the reply to this question. .-Phi1a.
Commonwealth
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Aew advertisements.
rHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE
BY LEXINGTON,

BY LEXINGTON,
Dam, Levity, by Imp. Trustee, &C., was bred
by the late R. A. Alexander, of KY, and
raised by ex-Gov Bowie, of Md
LEGATEE is a beautiful rich bay, l54 hands
high, remarkably aOeu built and very strong
He possesses not only the very best crosses for
running but also for trotting, his dam being
by Imp. Trustee, the sire of the great trotting
gelding that trotted twenty (2U) lies in less
than one hour; his sire Leringr.a second to
none as a sire and racer. LEGATEE has done
seme good running and is very fine trotter
and, driver.
He will stand the coming season at the Ho-
tel in Odessa, Monday and Tuesday, March
22d and 23d; at Mr.. VIM. Dieh's, between
McDonough and Port Penn, Monday and
Thursday, oath and 25th, where he may be
found every other week till June oath The
mean time lie will be near Warwick, Nd
TERMS $40 to insure. Season S25
Groem so cents.
For further particulars, address
GEO. W. LOCKWOOD,
WARWICK,
mar l3-tf. Cecil County, Md.
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County DIVISION. feeling in
favor Of division of New Castle county
seems to be on the increase. A large
and enthusiastic meeting in its favor
was held at the City Hall, in Whining
ton, on Wednesday week and resolu-
tions approving Of division were adopt
ed, and committee appointed to visit
Dover and lay the matter before the
Legislature. We are glad to see this
awakening among the people Of Will
mineton to sense Of their own inter-
est, and trust that the Legislature will
not turn deaf ear to their appeals.
Whether majority Of the people of the
county are in favor Of division or cp-
posed to it remains to be ascertained.
This can be done in no way so we'll as
by submitting the matter directly to
them.
We have always entertained the
opinion that both Wilmington and the
outside hundreds would be benefited
by separation, and'd not yet see any
reason to change eur views. In the
matter Of attendance upon the County
courts the farming communities would
certainly be greatly relieved. To be
compelled to leave their farms in the
Spring and Fall, at times when their
presence is mostly needed at home, and
to attend as jurors or witnesses upon
long session Of court, sometimes of four
weeks duration, at times when their
business requires their closest attention,
is excessively annoying and many
times expensive to our people As it
is an acknowledged fact that the vast
majority Of the cases which occupy the
attention Of the Courts goes from Will
mington, the burden to the country
people in this respect would be greatly
lessened. Instead Of a long session of
weeks duration, the court business OF
the lower hundreds could all be trans
acted 10 few days and the people
could return to their business affairs.
That the citizens of Wilmington
would also be benefited in this respect,
in having their courts at home instead
of having to 60 over to New Castle, we
suppose even Mr.. Higgins will not
dispute. s'
There are other and strong reasons
which could be urged in favor of
division, but We do not propose to enter
into lengthy argument on the subject
at this time. The leaven seems to be
working in the right place-in Will
mington--and we prefer to let it take
its course there. 1t is probably the
best, if not the only practicable. way Of
settling the vexed question of repre-
sentation and we hope the Legislature
will give it the proper attention
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PENINSULA AGRICULTURAL AsseCIA-
rIoN.-A little more than a year ago.
a few gentlemen Of Middletewn, ap-
preciating tie advantages to an agri-
cultural community to be derived from
the holding Of yearly fairs for the COM
petitive exhibition of the products Of
their farms, orchards, stock yards and
gardens, as well as the various mechan-
ical implements used in husbandry,
conceived the idea Of forming an asso-
citation for this purpose. Though
their efforts were at first decried by
many persons who had but little faith
ia the ultimate success Of the meve-
ment, they persevered in their endeav-
ors, the movement met the approval Of
the people Of the neigbborhood, who
entered into it with hearty zeal, and
their efforts were crowned. at the fair
in Semtember, with a success beyond
their anticipations.
The second year Of the organization
opens with brighter prospects than the
first did, and the members Of the As
sesiation have the right to look forward
to a more brilliant exhibition and sue
ssssful fair in the fall Of 1875 than was
that of 1874. The mere association,
BY an act of the State Legislature, has
been merged ints legal corporation
with all the rights and privileges per-
tanning, by law, thereto. being thereby
placed upon more sure foundation.
The funds paid in upon stock last year
together with the money taken at the
fair was sufficient to liquidate, within
a few dollars, the heavy expense in
Cured in the lease and preparation Of
the grounds, and the erection of build
ings, the payment OF premiums, and
other minor matters incidental to max
ing ready in the first instance. and the
Association enters upon the second year
of its existence, with its grounds proper
" enclosed and prepared, buildings for
the careful housing of stock, and the
display of machinery and other articles
OF domestic manufacture; eating and
r,freshment saloons for the entertain
meet Of visitors, grand stand capable
Of seating thousands of spectators;
stable, booths, pens and other accom-
paniments, and q trottiug course pro-
noanced BY competent judges one Of
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mar l3-t.
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber will sell at Public Sale, at
her residence near Port Penn, Del,
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 10Th, 1875,
At o'clock, P. NJ,
Her entire stock and farming implements, as
fellows, to-wit: 2 Horses, one good driving
horse, and one good farm horse. 6 good
Cows, yoke of Oxen, Farm Wagon, l Mill
Wagon, Ox-Cart, Family Carriage, York
Carriage, good Fan, Van Wickle's; Corn
Shelter, Wheat Drill, Reaper, 5 Plows, 2
Cultivators, Carriage Pole, 8 sets Carriage
Harness, l set Wagon Harness, Brides, Col
lars, Plow Gears, lot Of old Iron, and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sdle-All sums under $40, cash /;
on all sums OF $40 and over a credit of eight
months, the purchaser giving bankable note
with approved endorser, with interest from
date. ANN JEFFERSON.
Mar l3-ts S. NJ. Enos, Auct.
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In the United States Senate, Tues
day, letter form the Vice President,
stating that be would not be present,
was read Mr. Ferry, Of Michigan
was then elected temporary President,
he receiving 80 votes to % fer Mr..
Thurman Of Ohio
A despatch from St. John, N. f.,
says that the bodies of more than forty
persons who have died there this win
ter have been temporarily inferred in
the snow, which lies SO deep in the
cemeteries as to prevent the opening Of
graves:
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
a simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure. To
all who desire it, he will send copy OF the
prescription used, (free of charge), with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find SURE CURE for Con-
SUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c. Parties
wishing the prescription will please address
REV. E. A. WILSON,
1874 Penn ST., Williamsburgh, N. Y.
Dec 12-6m.
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ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion will, for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the recipe and direction for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured Sufferers wishing to profit by the ad-
vertisers experience can do SO by addressing
in perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
Dec l2-6m. 40 Cedar ST., New York.
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STOLEN.

From the sheds of the National Hotel, Mid
dletown, Del, on Wednesday evening, March
10th, small BAY MARE, having white spot
in one eye, and white name, frcm having been
rubbed by the collar; also small one-seat
CARRIAGE, one spoke in the near front
wheel split and wrapped with twine A lib
eral reward will be paid for the return of the
above property, or for any information that
will lead TO its recovery. G. R. STILES,
mar l3-2w. Murphey's Mills.
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HAIR! HAIR! HAIR

AIDES, go to Mrs. A. NJ. Midcalfs where
IL you can get all kinds Of Hair Work made
to order. Combings worked up into Braids,
Curls, or Frizzcs, Old Braids dyed black or
brown. One-quarter mile from Middletown,
on Mr.. William Brady's farm, in rear of his
residence. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
charge. Mar 13*
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BEEF! BEEF!

The undersigned gives notice that he will
visit Middletown every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday morning, with good supply
ef beef, mutton, lamb or veal, and will serve
customers at their doors. After nine o'clock
his wagon will be stationed in the Square,
opposite the Middletown Hotel, where he will
be pleased to receive calls from citizens of the
town and vicinity.
Mar l3-3t. CHARLES ADAMS.
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-s~ FOR
Sassafras River.
March l3-lt.

THE steamer TRUMPETER will, on
L and after Monday, MARCH lst, leave
Georgetown at a. m, Buck Neck at II a.
M, and all the intermediate landings on the
route one hour later than heretofore; arriving
in Baltimore at 2 p. m. Returning, will
leave Baltimore at her usual hour-l0} q. N.
We sincerely trust that the friend " rela-
tons hitherto existing between the steamer
"Trumpeter," her patrons and the public gen.
orally, may never grow less for the perpet-
uation o. which we will ever be found striv-
ing our very best.
mar ely. WIN. CUNDIFF, Capt
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publif Salrs.
PUBLIC SALE.
The subscribers will sell at Public Sale, at
the Deer Park Hotel in Newark, Del, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1875,

The subscribers will sell at Public Sale, at
the Deer Park Hotel in Newark, DEL, on
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1875,
The following personal property, to-wit:
~1l HEAD OF HORSES: Nos. l. 2,
good drivers, quiet and gentle, and
N0sA.8 yrs. old No. 3, light bay-prompt
driver, qaiet and gentle, without q blemish,
sound and all right, Is hands high, years
old; No. 4, brown-prompt driver, quiet and
gentle, without blemish, sound and all right,
up-headed and very stylish, l6 hands high, 8
years old; Nos. 5 & 6, bay and sorrel-good
workers, years old; Nos. I l. 8, pair of
sorrels- nearly matched, sound, gentle, quiet
and prompt drivers, and s years old Nos.
3 & 10, pair of mares No. 8 is IL yrs old,
sound, quiet and will work anywhere: No. 10
is good worker, tip-top in the shafts of =
cart; No. IL, dun mare-with foal by G. MUIR
phys Arlington 10 years old, quiet, gentle,
s, and good worker 2 yoke Of Oxen, well
broken and quiet, live weight 310e and 3400
lbs. 3 FEEDING STEERS, 6 lnA
GOOD COWS, one fresh by day
Of sale. the Others springing; l,--@0
two-year old Bull, part Alderney; pair Fat
Oxen, live weight 1000 lbs, fed by w. A.
Morrison.
two-seat carriage, with tongue; Good
York Carriages, l set of Double Harness,
sets of Single Harness, set of Wagon Har-
ness, twO-horse Spring Wagon, l one-horse
Spring Wagon.
Terms Of ale.-All sums of Thirty Dollars
(3o) and uader, cash. on all sums over that
amount a credit Of six months, the purchaser
giving baukable note with approved endor-
ser, interest added: or three per cent. off for
cash. The fat Oxen will be sold for cash.
JOHN f. LEWIS,
JOHN A. REYNOLDS, IR.
H. RIDDLE, Auct. mar Cts.
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Three colored men were sworn 20 at
Baltimore Monday as Grand Jurors,
for the March term Of the u. S Dis
trict Court. These colored jurors are
said to be prosperous business men.
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SCHOOL.

M RS. BUTLER desires to receive several
lHI additional pupils, boys or girls, for the
remainder of the year, at St. Anne's Rectory.
Terms: Twenty Dollars the half year, in
advance, inclusive of Latin and modern Ian
guages. feb 2?-3t
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MARRIED..

ELIAsos-BoULDEN. By Rev: Jason Rogers,
in Pencader Presbyterian Church, on We'd
nesday, March Sd, 1875, Mr.. Frank Eiason
and Miss Fannie NJ. Boulder, both of New
Castle county.
Elkton papers please copy.
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PURE GROUND RAW BONE

Furnished by car in lots of fve tons and
upwards, or smaller quantities from store.-
Parties ordering early will get all the benefits
OF lowest prices. Also, materials for manu-
featuring Phosphate always on hand. Prices
as low as the lowest, quality as good as the
best. Orders and inquiries by mail promptly
attended to- J. "A. CRANSTON
Feb l3-tnnl, Newport. Del.
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State of Delaware, County Of New Castle, IS:
l, John R. Hall, Cashier of The Citizens
National Bank, of Middletown, do solemnlly
swear that the above statement is true, to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
J. R. HALL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
4th day of March, 1875.
J. S. CROUCH, Mp.
HENRY CLAYTON)
Correct-Attest ]. A. REYNOLDS, ou
JAS. CULBERTSON WIS
Mar 13-lw
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NOTICE.

4 LII persons indebted to the firm of j. H.
"A SCOWDRICK & CO., are hereby respect
fully requested to call and settle their ac-
counts on or before the lst of January, 1875,
and save costs. NJ. E. WALKER,
Dec l9-tf Assignee.
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CHANGERS, TAKE NOTICE! !

Pure Ground Raw Bone and all the ingrsd-
tents for manufacturing Phosphate, furnished
to Grangers at wholesale prices Orders and
inquiries by mail promptly attended to.
j. A. CRANSTON,
Feb AIT junl. Newport, Del.
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NEWPORT PLASTER MILL.

am now grinding and have for sale
LAND PLASTER,
the purity of which guarantee. Can furnish
large or small quantities at short notice and
low figures. ]. A. CRANSTON,
Feb 13-tjunl. Newport, Del.
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NOTICE.

The co-partnership of Cox l. Jones was not
dissolved by the cath of Mr.. Cox, but under
provision in the will of the latter it will con-
tinue until January l, 1876, and the business
will be conducted in the firm name Until that
date.
Jan. 30-lm, cox l. JONES.
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NOTICE.

A meeting of the Stockholders of the Mid
dletown Hall Co., will be held in the Office Of
DR.. W. H. Barr, on MONDAY, the 18th day
of March, 1875, between the hours Of of and
o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of electiag
Seven Directors 10 serve the ensuing year.
mar l3-lt SAMUEL PENNINGTON, Sec.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
All persons interested in the matter of Tax
alton upon Assessment of Investments for
State, County and Poor parposes in New
Castle county, will please take notice that the
Assessors of the several Hundreds will call
upon them for the purpose of Assessing the
proper Investments as provided by Law, and
for any information respecting the same may
call or address the Levy Court Representa-
tives for their Hundred, and for redress to
the Levy Court in person, as the Court will
sit as Court of Appeal, during the days of
their sitting, until the 3lst day of March, 1875.
JOHN P. SPRINGER,
Mar 6-3w Clerk.
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Public Sale.
MlDDLErowN, MARCH 10th, 1875.

MlDDLETowN, MARCH 10th, 1875.
The subscriber will sell at public sale, at
the Vendne of Benz. Hessey, near Warwick,
Nd, on March 10th next, lot of Household
Goods, consisting of | Walnut Secretary,
Walnut Bedstead, with Springs and Mattress;
2 Feather Beds, | Looking-Glass, and other
articles. W. N. WILSON.
Mar l3-lt.
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From the subscriber, in Odessa, DEL, on
the 8th inst, ELIZABETH LEWIS, an ap-
prenticed eolorsd girl about Is years old. All
persons are forbid trusting her on nv account.
w A HUKILL.
Odessa, Del, Feb. 20, ls75.-2t
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NOTICE.

The Third Series of Stock of the Mutual
Loan Association for sale at 81 90 per share
first payment March l6, 1875.
A. G. COX.
FEB. 20-tf. Secretary
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REPORT

Ofthe Condition ofthe New Castle County Ma
tional Bank Of Odessa, at Odessa, in the State
Of Delaware, at the close Of business, March
lst, 1875.
pECOTTPCEC
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tional Grange in Charleston, it was dis
covered that an unintentioual and un-
forseen blunder had been made in that
all Passed Masters were excluded from
the right to be members Of the State or
National Grange; and. ss some of the
officers elected at the first organization
we're Passed Masters. the grange was
reluctantly compelled to leave them out
in the new election. j. NJ B.
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Nelr Advertisements.
REPORT

Ofthe Condition of the Citizens National Bank
of Middzetown, in The State Of Delaware. at nt
close of business, March lst, 1915.
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ELECTION.

The SECOND ANNUAL MEETING of the
Mutual Loan Association will be held March
10th, 1875, at o'clock, in the usual place.
Election of officers, acting on proposed amend
ments to Bylaws, and other important busl-
ness. A. G. COX,
mar 6-2t Secretary
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FOR RENT.

The large and commodious STORE ROOM
in the TOWN HALL, Middletown, now eccu-
pied by G. W. W. NAUDAIN. Possession
given March 25th. Apply to
Mar l3-tf. SAMUEL PENNINGTON.
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KENTUCKY MULES.

V1HE subscribers will have a large and su-
l. perior lot Of three year old KENTUCKY
MULES on hand, on and after February 18th,
1875, and they want the people to come and
see them. WIN. POLK,
Feb 6-tf E. R. COCHRAN.
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All who want good SEWING MACHINE
and having the Cash to pay for it, will have
inducements offered them at the Great Sewing
Machine Depot of A. T. STOOPS, N. f. Cor.
Fourth and Arch ST., Phila., they can get at
no other Sewing Machine place in this city,
All kinds of needles, oil, silk, cotton, linen
thread, &C., low for cash.
Old Machines taken in exchange, and par
ties allowed literally for them.
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AN ACT

AN ACu
To alter and amend the Act entitled San Act
to raise Revenue for State and County pur-
poses,'' passed at Dover, March Both, 1871
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatiUes Of the State Of Delatcare, in General
assembly met,
SECTION 1. That from and after the passage
of this Act it shall not be lawful for any
Assessor in this State to assess. and no tax
shall be levied and collected On any debt or
debts due from debtors residing in this State
secured by or due on judgment decree, recog-
nizance, mortgage or bond for ary purpose
whatever.
SECTION 2. And be it futher enacted that
This act shall not apply to, nor exempt from
taxation any bonds, mortgages or any other
obligation due or owing from any incorpo-
rated Company in this State from any taxa
tion whatever, and all acts and parts of acts
inconsistent with this act be and the same are
hereby repealed
Passed at Dover February 9th, 1875.
mar eff.
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NOTICE TO FARMERS.

EXCELSIOR OATS weighing 40 pounds
to the bushel, Mammoth White Dent Corn.
and Early Rose Potatoes for Seed, for sale BY
W.. F. GOODWIN.
March 6. ls75.-3t.
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READING ROOM OPEN.

Notice is hereby given that the Middletown
Library and Reading Roem are now open for
the accommodation of the members. New
subscriptions can be left at any time with the
treasurer, G. Tatman, Jr ESQ.
Jan. 30-tf. E. w. LOCKWOOD, Prest.
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Two of the principal hotels at Chat
tanooga, fearing the operation of the
Civil Rights law, have given up their
licenses and will be conducted as pri-
vate boarding houses. 1t is said that
a white man tried to hire a negro to
s at himself at the dining table of the
Reed House in Chattanoog aon Friday
night, but the colored citizen was fear
ful Of the consequences. A number of
Kentuckians who were taking supper
at the time would have resented his
intrusion by pitching him out of the
window, and as the dining room is in
the second story, he might have been
seriously hurt