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Middletown transcript., 1875-05-29
General News.

Queen Victoria. England's most
gracious sovereign, was fifty-si years
old last Monday.
Gov. Hartranft has been renominated
for Governor of Pennsylvania by the
Republicans, and Henry Rawle for
State Treasurer.
Mr.. Beardley. Agent and Consul at
Cairo, Egypt, has sent telegram to
the State Department, under date Of
the 10Th inst, saying that Egypt
accepts the invitation to Be represented
at Philadelphia.
Official notice has been received at
Washington from Hon. George P.
Marsh, United States minister at Rome,
tha the Italian government will take
part in the exhibition of 1876 to be
held at Philadelphia, and appoint a
commission for that purpose
Dispatches from all parts of Mime
sofa, published in the st. Paul Pioneer
Press, show that there are no grass
hoppers in the districts devastated BY
these pests last year. nor in any part
of the State except in small area on
the Great Bend Of the Mississippi river,
and even in this district their numbers
are comparatively small.
In the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church South, at St.
Louis, last week, Rev. DR.. Brown,
Chairman of the Committee on Friendly
Relations between the Northern and
Southern Churches, made a report,
which was laid over. 1t appears from
this report that no satisfactory result
was reached.
The Rev. G.. W. Andrews, D. D.,
Of Shspherdstown, West Virginia, one
Of the most eminent divines of the Epis-
copal Church. died in Fredericksburg,
Va. on Monday evening He was on
his way to attend the Episcopal Council
held in Richmond last week, when be
was taken sick, and stopped in Fred
sricksburg with friends. He was sixty
eight years Of age
Persons arriving at Jefferson City,
Mo-, from all directions. say that most
Of the "grasshopper talk" is all bosh ;
that grasshoppers can be scooped up
by the bushel in some counties, but
that they are doing little or no damage
to the crops They assert that the
Governors proclamation, setting apart
June Sd as day Of fasting and prayer
for deliverance from the scourge," has
done great injury. and that inmigra-
ton to the State will be greatly retard-
ed thereby. Gov. Hardin presided at
church meeting in Jefferson City,
Sunday, at which resolutions were
passed setting forth that grasshoppers,
chinch bugs. &C.. were running the
farmers. and suggesting steps for thier
relief.
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The FoL1o.-The June number o.
this excellent musical monthly has beer
received and, as usual. is full Of good
things pleasing to lovers of the art di.
vine. Its columns abound in interest.
ing notes about the doings of the great
musicians, vocalists and actors. Sheri
biographical sketches Of great compos-
srs are found in its pages making it ex-
ceedingly interesting and valuable to
persons who regard such things. We
cordially commend the Folio to our
musical amateurs. The present number
contains four songs and two instrumen-
tai pieces besides over thirty pages OF
choice miscellaneous reading; and all
this twelve times a year for the small
sum of $1.60.
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Voluntary Advice and its Gvers.

There are many people who are ever
ready and anxious to volunteer their
advice on all matters and at all times
in season and out of season. Nothing
is ever done as well, and nobody knows
how to do a. well as these allwise indi-
viduals can do, ..or tell those who are
doing how to do. Do they enter la
dy's parlor they at once descry some
improvement that could be made in the
arrangement of the.furniture. This pic
ture is hung wrong, or that one is not
in the right place or would look better
somewhere else. The piano would be
better in some other part Of the room
or the sofa in some other corner, and
so on until they would-if they could
get to-rearrange, to suit their ideas,
the whole room. If a man is building
a house or store, these all-knowing busy
bodies are on hand ready to volunteer
their advice as to how it should be built
and how it could be improved They
appear to think-at least they act as if
they did-that nobody has such good
taste, or knows as we'll how things
ought to be done as they do. They
forget-er rather don't stop to think
that, perhaps, other people may have
some ideas or wishes Of their own, and
that their advice is not wanted Free
quently their sweetness is wasted on
the desert air." or, like themselves,
treated with the contempt it deserves.
In some instances it falls like water
upon goose's back. and passes off
without doing any harm; but there are
occasions when this unasked for advice
is accepted, to the injury of the party
to whom it is given. It sometimes
happens that young persons will r'ly
upon the professed experience Of these
advice givers and yield to their persua-
sions. Ifgood should result from pur-
suing their advice they would be per-
fectly willing to take great credit to
themselves, but if harm follows, they
are not quite 50 ready to take the GEN.
sure, but rest contented with saying
they "meant it for the best. " and the vic
tim Of their presumptuous advice must
suffer from their mistake When peo-
pie busy themselves about the affairs Of
others and presume to give advice, un-
asked, they ought to bear the response
bility Of their intermeddling, and if
harm results they ought to make it
good. Could this be done few times
perhaps these busy bodies could be made
to attend to their own business.
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Proceedings Of Court.

The Superior Court began its spring
term on Monday, Judges Gilpin and
Houston presiding Messrs. H. C.
Turner and John v Rice were admit
ted and qualified as members of the
bar. The Trial List was taken up and
large number of cases disposed Of by
settlement, postponement>o or otherwise
But comparatively few eases remain to
be tried.
The Grand jury returned true bills
against George Reavis, larceny; An
drew Dickerson or johnson. larceny
Mary Gamm, selling liquor to minors.
The whole afternoon was occupied in
trying the case of George S. Hollister
vs. Robert Armstrong-Replevin. -
This case is as follows In May, 1873,
Deal 4 Horncr hired the Jefferson
House, in New Castle, and fitted it up
for the purpose of hotel keeping In
the course Of their purchase they bought
a bill of liquor from John W. Gray, a
commission liquor seller in Philadel-
phia. Gray was satisfied as to Deal
and Horner's ability to pay. Hornsr
was young man of no experience.
Deal was the practical man but had
very poor health. Horner raised his
portion of the partnership money, but
Deal was unable So to do. Deals wife
who was to take charge Of the hotel,
grew unable Horner now got dis
satisfied. On July 9. 1873. they made
sale to George s. Hollister. The
creditors of Deal & Horner afterwards
issued writs of foreign attachment and
siezed the goods that Hollister bought.
The question at issue was whether the
sale was bona fde.
Messrs. Spruance and Bradford ap-
pear for the plaintiff, aid Messrs. Gray
Rodney and Cooper for defendant. The
case lasted until 6 p. M, when Court
adjourned until Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock.
TUESDAY, May 25.
The case of Hollister as Armstrong
was resumed, and nearly the rest Of the
day was consumed by the plaintiff-in
proving details, &c.
At 4.20 p. m. the Grand Jury made
their report. received the usual thanks
of the Court and were discharged. The
above mentioned case was then resumed
by Mr.. Gray for the defence, but was
again Suspended for the presentation Of
addresses. &C., in reference
to the death Of Judge Willard Hail.
"WEDNESDAY, MAY 26.
Hollister ve. Armstrong lasted all
dav.
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The DELAWARE AND CHEsAPEAKE
SHIP CANAL. are not at ell sur
prised, as Colonel Forney relates, that
English capitalists should have been
struck with the feasibility. the pro6ta-
bic use, and the manifest advantage
that would accrue to the commercial
marine Of oil nations by cutting ship
canal across the Eastern Shore PENN
sula from the Chesapeake Bay to the
Delaware. The national, not less than
the local, importance Of such canal is
so sslf-evident that it is scarcely neces-
sary to dwell upon point SO obvious.
Baltimore, by reason of her central
geographical position, il the ocean
gateway to the great interior cities Of
the West.-Baltimorc Gazette.
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A Farm
AT PUBLIC SALE

On WEDNESDAY, the 10th of June, 1876
at Mr.. 81. G. Pennington's Hotel, in Milling
ton, in Kent county, Md, at half-past3 3 O elk,
P. M. 1t is called "Tully's Lott and con-
tain 243 Acres, 8 Roods and Perches. 1t
adjoins the lands of Capt BuddsS Ford, Capt
Roberts and others in Queen Anne's county,
and lies on the public road from Church Hill
to Millington; is about 81 miles from Crump-
ton and q from Deeplanding on Chester Riv-
er. Nearly 100 acres is in Wood and Timber
consisting of Oak, Hickory, &C.. The soil is
good for all kinds of grain. The farm is di-
vided into three fields and is under good fenc-
ing. A young bearing Peach Orchard of
1000 trees. The BUILDINGS and Our BUILDINGS
are amply sufficient and in good condition.
The Terms Of Sale are-One-thrd cash or in
four months, and the balance in one and two
years in equal instalments. Interest from day
of sale, and the purchase money to be secured
BY Bond with security, or in some other sat-
isfactory manner.
Possession at the end of the year. MrJohn
Sapp, the tenant, will show the premises to
any who may call to examine them
GEORGE VICKERS,
Agent for the Riley heirs.
Chestertown, May 22d, ls75-ts.
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Rights OF n Citizen

Vthe United States-How to exercise and ho,, 10
preserDe them. By Theophilus I'assons, III. d.
CONTAINING commentary GU; the Federal
ana State Constitutions, giving their history
and origin, and full explanation of their
principles, purposes and provisions the now.
ers and duties of Public Officers the rights of
the people, and the obligations incurred in
every relation of life; also, parliamentarv
rules for deliberative bodies, and full direc-
tiens and legal forms for all business transac.
ITEMS, as making Wills, Deeds, Mortgages
Leases, ! Notes, Drafts, Contracts, etc. A Law
Library in single volume. 1t meets the
wants OF all classes and sells to everybody.
JONES BROTHERS l. CO.. Philo pa
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THE DWEELTNG

Is two stories in height, commodious and in
good repair. There is KITCHEN, two
Corn Houses, Two Granaries, Stabling, Brick
Meat House, Machine House, Dairy, and
Pump of Water convenient. Mr. J. Thomas
Bowers, the tenant, will facilitate the exami-
nation of the premises by any one who may
call.
THE TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by
the Decree, are: one-fifth of the purchase
money on the day Of sale, or in ninety days,
at the option of the Trustee. The balance to
be paid in three equal instalments, in six,
twelve and eighteen months from the day of
sale, with interest from the day of sale, and
to be secured by the bond of the purchaser,
with security to he approved by the Trustee
The terms may be modified TO some extent by
the extension of the credit, to suit persons
disposed to purchase.
GEORGE v1CKERs, Trustee,
U.A. G. GARRETT, Auct.
Chestertown, May 20, ls75-ts.
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PERsoNAL.--C. II. Vanderford, Esq
former editor of the TRANSCRIPT was in
town in the early part Of the week.
Mr.. V. is now engaged in publishing
the .Old Commonwealth" at Harrison
burg, Va" and is, we are gratifed to
say, meeting with much success in bis
new sphere. Long may be wave.
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THIS fine Walnut parlor suit covered in haircloth,
or wool Terry, any cslor, seven pieces, $l45.
We will ship the above Suits to any address
on receipt of prices named. No charge for
packing. For $8.25 extra, Four Walnut Cane
Seat Chairs, One Walnut Cane Seat Rocker,
and One Walnut Towel Rack, will be sent with
either Chamber Suit Solid Black Walnut
Wardrobes, feet high. $22.5O. Solid Black
Walnut Secretary Book Cases, y feet high,
1913 SO. All other kinds of CHAMBER or
PARLOR FURNITURE equally reduced in
price The choicest patterns of CARPETS
sold at manufacturers prices. Bedding in
every variety. Name the price of any article
Of Furniture you may need, and we will send
photograph. may 29-12t
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NEW MILLINERY STORE.

The undersigned give notice to the citizens
of Middletown and vicinity that they have
taken the store on Main street formerly occu-
pied by Miss L. Cannon, and offer to the
public fine assortment of Millinery Goods,
Notions, &c. Dress Making specially
Thankful for past favors, we hope by atten-
ton to business to merit portion of the pub
lie favor
May l-3m. L. v. CANNON l. co.
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The decoration Of the graves Of the
Federal and Confederate dead at Elm
wood Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee,
Monday. was. an event which points
we'll the moral of fraternization in the
matter of a mutually glorious history.
The largest procession ever seen in
Memphis, with the exceptin Of that in
honor of the memory of General Lee,
was formed. The ex-federal soldiers,
almost to a man, turned ont with the
ex-Confederates, and in the ranks were
seen the tattered battle flags of both
armies. At no time since the war has
there been such an enthusiastic inter-
ningling Of the blue and the gray.
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Mabel q. Young. the little fye.y.

Mabel ID. I0ung. tDc little hve-year-
old girl who was the victim Of an
atrociens outrage in the tower of the
Warren Avenue Baptist Church, Bos-
ton, Sunday. died Monday evening.
Cumulative evidence. among other
things bloodstains upon bis collar,
handkerchief and clothing. strengthens
the belief in the guilt of the sexton,
Thomas Piper, aged twenty-six years.
who is under arrest. The feel against
him is intense.
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NOTICE.

THE business of CARPET WEAVING for
L merly conducted by John Smith, at Ches-
apeake City, Nd, is now managed by his SON.
in-law, practical weaver, the death of Mr..
Smith not interfering with the old trade The
old customers will find the successor equally
as good at weaving Call at the old stand
JOHN KRASTEL,
Feb 6-3m# Chesapeake City, Md.
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A Ii that part of Tract of Land called
n "PocK HICKORY" or "FoRREsrvILLE, - in
Queen Anne's county, on the south side Of
the main road leading from Millington to
Peters's Corner, containing 2l0 Acres, l
Rood and 2 Perches. There are Tive TENE-
MENrs on the land, aud one under rent.
About l60 acres of this land is in WooD and
TIMBER; the residue arabic. The distance
from Millington is about five miles, and from
Sudlersvile about two miles
The Terms Of Sale are-One-third cash, or
in 80 days, one-third in twelve months and
one-third in two years, to be secured'by bond
with personal security.
The sale will take place at the Hotel of Mr.
II. G. Pennington, in Millington, on Wednes-
day, the 18Th day Of June, 1875, at 3 o'clock.
p. NJ.
A Plot of the Land will be exhibited at the
sale. GEORGE VICKERS,
Agent for the Owner.
U. A. G. GARRETT, Auct. a
Chestertown, May 81, ls75-tds.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Es-
tate of the deceased, must present the same,
duly attested, to the Executrix, on or before
May goth, 1876, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such ease made and provided.
MARGARET LAVENDER, Executrix.
Address-Delaware City, Del, care Of John
R. Bennett,
Nav 2a-2m
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GEoRGE ALFRED TOWNSEND has be-
come connected, in an editorial capaci-
ty, with the St. Louis Mo-. Times
Mr.. T. is fluent writer and gifted
journalist, and will no doubt prove q
valuable acquisition to the staff of the
T:snpe
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to all persons in ar.
rears for taxes for 1874 that on and after lime
!st, next, shall proceed to collect all tares
6y process of law that shall then be unna;d
can be found every day at the Office of Mes.
srs. Cox l. Jones, Middletowp.
may 22-3t LATE co,is,.o.
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DSYCHOMAKCY, or SOUL CHARMING, u
l. How either sex may fascinate and gain
the love d affections of any person they choose
instantly. This simple, mental requirement
all can possess free, by mail, for Csc, together
with a marriage guide, Egyptian Oracle,
Dreams, Hints to Ladies, Wedding Night
Shirt, &c. queer book. Address T. WILL
LIAM & CO., Pubs, Philadelphia. apl4-4
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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. J. A. CRANSTON,
Feb l3-tjunl. Newport, Del.
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About 1900 PEAR TREES in full bearing !;
about 400 to 500 PEACH TREES and a small
Apple Orchard beginning to bear fruit A
suficiency of WOOD for the uses of the farm,
and all abundance of Chestnut.
This land lies on the navigable waters of
the North West prong of Langford's Bay ad-
joins the farms of Messrs. Benjamin F. Beck
and William Gale; is about three miles from
village called the Trappe; one and half
miles from Church, and about three miles
from Schools and Post Office, within five
miles of two Mills; lies on navigable water,
from which oysters and fish may be taken
there is also good LANDING. The soil is
good.
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NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to the firm Of j. a.
IA SCOWDRICK b CO., are hereby respect
fully requested to call and settle their ac-
counts on or before the LIST of January, 1875,
and save costs. NJ E. WALKER,
Dec. l9-tf. Assignee.
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REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE,
Nrw GAsTJE GouyTy Nav 0nru 1o76

New CASTLE COUNTY. MAY 2oTH, 1875.
Upon the application of MARGARET CAvEN-
DER, Executrix of JAMES LAVENDER, late of St
Georges Hundred, in said County, deceased !;
it is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Executrix aforesaid give notice of the
granting of Letters Testamentary upon
the Estate of the deceased, with the date of
granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date
of such letters, in six of the most public places
of the County of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate,
to present the same, or abide by an Act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided.
And also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in the MIDDLETowN TRAM
SCRIPT, newspaper published in Middletown,
and to be continued therein two months
Given under the hand and Seal of
f~~ Office Of the Register aforesaid, at
LIS. New Castle, in New Castle County
AS~1 aforesaid, the day and year above
written. S. @. BIGGS,
REGISTER.
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CO-PARTNERSHIP.

New CASTLE, March lst, 1875.
The undersigned would respectfully an
nounce that they have formed a co-partner-
ship, under the firm name of HOOPES &
CRANSTON, for the transaction of the
Wholesale and Retail Lumber
Business,
at yard formerly occupied by Chas. Lambson
New Castle, Delaware. Having every facility
by both water and rail, and experience in the
business, we feel confident that we can supply
the trade at reasonable rates. IL connection
with Lumber, we propose to deal in all kinds
of BUILDING MATERIAL.
We would respectfully solicit share of
your patronage, and shall endeavor, by close
attention 10 business, and honorable dealing,
to merit your confidence.
Very Respectfully,
VIM W. HOPES,
May l-4w. J. A. CRANSTON.
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PEACH BASKETsi

200 Werden Stave Peach Baskets, 90.
goo Handmade White Oak Spliut Peach Bas.
kets' for sale cheap, ifapplied for soon, by
W. w. TSCHUDY,
SmyrBa, Del.
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All persons indebted to the late firm of
Evans & Jolls are requested to make mme-
diate settlement with E. T. Evans & Co.
Fredericktown, Md, April 10, 1875.
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MARRIED,

ALLES-ORTLIp On Thursday, May Goth,
1875, at the residence of the brides father
by the Rev Mr. Conkey, John Allen to Clara
M Ortlip, all of Wilmington.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
80 A NEW TWO-STORY FRAME
..:...lss COTTAGE, with modern i'm
,.,s:IA provements, desirably located on
-. Green Street, with large yard and
garden. Priceaand terms reasonable.
Apply to
Jan. 80, l875.-tf j. B. CLARKSON.
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DIED.

Ia Cecil county, Nd, on Tuesday, 18th
inst Joshua F. Biddle, aged IS years.
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me /. Men per day. Agents wanted. All
30 TO OlU classes of working people of
both sexes, young and old, make more money
at work for us. in their own localities, during
their spare moments, or all the time, than at
any thing else. We offer employment that
will pay handsomely for every hours work.
Full particulars, terms, &c, sent free. Send
US your address at once. Don't delay. Now
is the time Don't look for work or business
elsewhere, until you have learned what we Of
fer. G. STIssos h Co., Portland, Maine.
May 29--4m
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

OHk SA H z Ot6 f6 ENIe
<u<EA A fine sized THREE-STORY
z sLkDWELLING, very desirably To-
2Ya6 4 cated on Main Street, 200 yards
szzagsSl2 from R. r. Depot. Newly paint
ed and papered. Price and terms reasonable
Apply to G. W. W. NAUDAIN.
Feb. 27,'75.-3m.
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eMrlu advertisements.
Registers Order.

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New CASTLE COUNTY, MAY oath, 1875.
Upon the application of ARNOLD s. NAU-
DAIN, Administrator of SARAH A. NAUDAIN
late of Appoquinimink Hundred, in said
County, deceased it is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Administrator afore-
said give notice of the granting of Letters of
Administration upon the Estate of the de-
ceased, with the date of granting thereof, by
causing advertisements 10 be posted within
forty days from the date of such letters in six
of the most public places of the County of New
Castle, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate, to present the same, or
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided. And also cause the same to
be inserted within the same period in the
MIDDLETowN TRANsCRIpr, newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
~, Office of the Register aforesaid, at
I LIS. New Castle, in New Castle County
.~' aforesaid, the day and year above
written.
C. BIGGS,
REGISTER.
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DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS.

Plain and Plaid Nainsooks and Jaconets
Swiss Muslins, Victoria Lawns, and Piques,
from 25 to 30 cents per yard. Collarettes, so
cents per dozen. Hamburg Edgines and In
sertings. Table Linens, 30, 60 and 75c. per
yard. Damasks, 9Oc, 81 and 81 so per yard.
Napkins, ST. rs, 81 so and So so per dozen.
25 dozen Ladies' All-Linen Hsmmed Hand.
kerchiefs at l24 cents each.
Linen Ducks and Drills, Plain, Plaid and
Striped, for Men and Boys Wear,
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May l-4w.
FOR RENT.

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

About l7oO PEACH TREES, good late va
rieties for sale cheap. Also, Wilson's Seed
ling Strawberry Plants.
H. VANDEGRIFT,
Feb 21-tf Mt Pleasant Del
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Agents Wanted millions in It,"
LAST JOURNALS OF From the English work
Popular Edition DIR. LIVINGSTONE.
Price only $3.50. Immense sale as everybody wants
it, Also for the Elegant work, :" WORLD OF
WIT AND HUMOR." 4S0 pages with 430 En-
cravings. Selling fast Address F. C. BLISS CO.,
Publishers, Newark, New Jersey. may 2s4t
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Es-
duly attested, to the Administrator, on or
before May Gath, 1876, or abide the Act of
Assembly in such case made and provided.
ARNOLD S. NAUDAIN, Admr.
Address-Middletown Del.
May 29-2m.
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DISSOLUTION
OF CO-PARTNERSHIP

The firm of EVANS & JOLLS is this day
dissolved by limitation The affairs of the
late firm of Evans & Jolls will be settled by
the undersigned, who will continue the busi-
ness under the firm name of E. T. EVANS l.
co.
E. T. EVANS,
R. II. EVANS.