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and told the desolating news that Pinch"
had broken loose, and had threatened to
tell all he knew about misrule in Louisi-
ana, and as much more as his fertile in
tellect could devise. A long consultation
was held with the president, and then
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The Catholic Church Bell.-On Sunday
evening last, pursuant to public notice, the
ceremonies of blessing the new bell of the
Catholic Church of this town was perform
ed. Bishop Becker, assisted by two strange
priests and Father ballard, officiated. The
audience to witness the ceremony was very
large, filling the church pews and overflow
ing into the aisle and vestibule. After the
Service, which was said in Latin, the Bishop
addressed the audience on the Importance
and use of forms practiced in some way by
all denominations; blessing the church bell
being one of the ceremonies or services of
the Catholic Church. The address con-
cluded, way was opened for the Bishop
and his attendants to the bell, which had
been placed in the vestibule of the church,
and the ceremony of blessing the bell was
performed, which was Latin service also,
and occupied considerable time.
The bell was hung in the tower this week
and on Thursday rang out its first solemn
peal. In beauty of tone and sonorous
power, it far excels all the other bells in
town, and is probably the best bell in the
county. 1t is to be rung morning, noon
and evening, to call the people to prayer.
This beautiful custom is observed in all
Mahomedan countries, but in place Of
bell, priest calls in solemn chant from
the minaret of the temple. When his
voice is heard the followers of the Prophet
turn their faces toward Mecca and kneel in
prayer.
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Port Deposit Items.
NOTTINGHAM COMMENCEMENT.

NOTTINGHAM COMMENCEMENT.
AS had been previously announced the
annual commencement of West Noting
ham Academy took place on Friday even
ing, tho 18th inst. The evening was
delightful one, and long before shutdown
the carriages began to pour in from every
direction. By the time it was dark,
the grove surrounding the Academy was
thronged with horses, carriages and people.
At nearly eight o'clock the doors were
opened and persons were admitted into the
building, but there were not half enough
of seats to accommodate the audience, and
indeed the room would not hold all stand
ing. The ladies as far as possible we're
seated, the gentlemen stood up. The cur
tain arose about $50, and the exercises
were opened by prayer, offered by Rev. Mr..
Aiken, of this town.
The Principal of the school stated to the
audience that they had failed to get the
programmes from the printer, and conse-
quently each exercise was announced to
the audience before performed. Singing
next followed by Miss Emma Wilson and
Professor A. L. Barry. The piece was
one of great beauty and sung with fine
effect. An original speech came next by
Master Sammie Rowland; subject, "Cour-
age" 1t showed talent and thorough
study of the subject. Then followed a
dialogue by two boys; entitled, ga Library
Gone Up in Smoke" This dialogue set
forth in glowing colors the pernicious habit
of tobacco using, particularly smoking.
This was followed by select speech; enti-
tied, "Lewellyn's Lament; or the Grey
Hound.' A sentimental song by Miss
Rebecca West; entitled, "Kiss, But Never
Tell" This was truly delightful. The
next in order was an original speech by
one of the scholars; entitled, physical
and Moral Courage" The next, "The
Blacksmiths, by four boys. Select speech
by Master Goats, "The Famine, or Mime.
haha." This poem of Longfellow's was
rected very ably, even as we'll as some pro.
fessed elocutionist could have done it,
Professor A. L. Barry then sang "The
Sexton" another fine song. This was fol
lowed by an original speech by scholar
subject, "First Century" The next was
a dialogue by four boys; entitled, "Gre
Too Expensive. The song, "Evangeline, ,
was then sung by Professor Barry ant
Miss Emma Wilson. An original speech
subject, Future of Our Country" An
other original speech by boy, GA Day.
Experience"
Then followed the awarding Of prizes b.
the Rev. s. A. Galley, President of thu
Board of Trustees of the institution.
prize was awarded to each scholar wh'
e1celled in any study in which the clas
had been examined. The prizes consisted
of handsome volume of useful characte
and something which the receiver woult
never forget. We would not neglect t.
state that Master Charlie McClenahan, Sol
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Baltimore Markets.

FLoUR.-The market continues about the
the same condition as last noted-dull and
heavy, with very light demand from the
local trade: Western extra So; do. family
$Ga$G.1S; Howard street super $4aS4.50;
do. common to fair extra $4.50a$5.25; Pa
tapsco family $s.25; do. extra 1915; city
corn meal $4.25; Western do. do. 81.
WHARF.-The market continues heavy,
and prices are still tending lower, especially
for Western. We quote range of prices for
descriptions at the close as follows: South
ern red $1.20a$1. 80; white $1.2oa$1. 80;
amber 1.32a$1.35; Pennsylvania s1.25a
$1.30.
CoRN.-We quote the range of prices for
all descriptions as follows. Southern white
SGasS cents; do yellow Sass cents; West
ern mixed S0aS1 cents.
OATs.-The market is dull but steady.
Sales were reported as follows: Southern
heavy 20 cents; do. light so cents; Western
mixed in store 81 cents; Pennsylvania 70
cents.
RYE.-No sales or receipts reported. We
quote nominally at $1as1.05.
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ParasOls, and Umbrellas opening
at T. DRENNEN's.

AUGUST FLowER.-The most miserable
beings in the world are those suffering from
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. More
than seventy five per cent of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effect; such as sour
stomach, sick headache, habitual costive-
ness, impure blood, heartburn, waterbrash,
gnawing and burning pains at the pit of
the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue
and disagreeable taste in the mouth, com
ing up of the food after eating, low spirits,
&c. Go to the Drug Store of II. H. Nit
chel, Elkton, or E. Il. Frazer, Port De-
post, and get 70 cent bottle, or sample
bottle for " cents. Try it.
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BALTIMORE HAY AND STRAW MARKET
The receipts of hay were larger, and the
market weak. We quote as follows: Cecil
county timothy $24@2G; Maryland and
Pennsylvania do. $1S@21; mixed $1S920,
and clover $16@17. Straw-$13914 for
rye; $10(G11 for oat, and 5000 for wheat.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE..
SAMUEL SAVIN.

In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In chancery.
ORDERED, his 18th day of June, 1875 that the sale
made and reported by William J. Jones' Attorney for
the sale of the real estate of Samuel Savin
be ratified and confirmed unless the contrary
thereof be shown before the 10Th day of August
next; provided, copy of this Order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Cecil county, u week
for one month before the Goth day of July next
The Report states the amount of sales be $4,000
A. W. MITCHELL Clerk.
True copy: test, A. W. MITCHELL,
June 70 lSI5-lm Clerk.
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6, =, SO and 10 cent Calicoes, 10, 900
yards. Best Goods, at --nN's."
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Honey Dew.-Mr. D. Scott, of the 4th

Honey Dew.-Mr. D. Scott, of the 4th
district, exhibited a bunch of oak and
hickory leaves a few days since, at our
office, which were covered thickly with
honey dew. This saccharine deposit is
said, by Mr.. Scott, to be very abundant in
that section this season, and the bees have
been enabled to store large quantities of
honey, in excess of their customary har-
vest in former years. Honey dew is de-
rived from two sources. One is a secretion
from the leaves Of trees, and the other is
the deposit of a small insect, called the
aphis or vine fretter. Where this peculiar
nectar abounds bees are enabled to lay up
large stores of honey.
Artistic and beautiful in style and quail
ity-the Summer Goods at the
GLASS FRONT.
A Blessing in Disguise Many farmers
who have been induced to sprinkle their
potato tops with Paris Green mixed with
plaster in order to dispose of the formula
BILE bugs, have been agreeably surprised to
find the growth and thrifty appearance of
the vines very materially improved by the
application of plaster, with the promise of
considerable increase in the yield of the
esculent, for the busting they have been
compelled to give the potatoes, in order to
prevent the ravages of the bugs. Plaster
of Paris on many soils is great promoter
of the growth of crops. Clover is particu-
larly susceptible to its influence and where
it is found to be beneficial to the land it is
the cheapest and most easily applied of all
the mauures.
Groceries, Sugar, Coffee, Teas and Spices
at T. DRENNEN's.
Broken Leg.-William Griffenberg, of
Wilmington, Del, had his leg broken in
two places on Thursday morning last,
under the following circumstances: Mr..
Gritfenberg in company with a Mr.. Rus
sell, a timber dealer from West Branch,
Pa, arrived at the Howard House in this
town, by the :32 A. NJ. train from Will
mington, and the two gentlemen hired
horse and carriage of Dunbar to drive to
Back Creek for the purpose Of examining
lot of spars which Mr.. Russell had at
that place. When near the residence of
Noble Biddle one of the wheels of the
carriage was driven on bank, which upset
the vehicle and damaged it SO that it had
to be left behind and the men proceeded to
the residence of Mr.. Biddle, where the
horse was put in the stable and they pro-
ceeded on foot to where the spars were
lying, some two or three miles. On their
return they borrowed a carriage from Mr..
George Biddle, and a wheel to replace the
one that had been smashed on Dunbar's
carriage in the upset. While driving at a
slow trot near the same place, Mr.. Griffen-
burg, who was driving, managed to let one
of the wheels run on a bank by the road
side, and fearing the wagon would upset,
jumped out and in the fall fractured his
leg. The injured man was taken to Mr..
Biddle's and carriage arranged, in which
he was comfortably placed and driven to
Wilmington by George Biddle.
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PHILADELPHIA Markets.

Seeds steady, with light demand. Flour
dull; declined l2t cents; superfine So. 1894;
extras S4.3 !@4.75; Pennsylvania, Indiana
and Ohio do. s.. s74@6; high grades Sc. so
@7.50. Rye Flour 1925. Wheat quiet
and in moderate supply; red S1.31@1. SO;
amber 81. 3491. 35; white $1.42. Rye $1.05
for Western. Corn slow, yellow and mixed
so cents. Oats unsettled; white 66G67
cents; mixed GO cents.
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If you want the worth of your money 90
to SIMON and get your Cigars and Tobacco.
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A Good Rag Carpet for so cts. per yard,
for sale, by MCCRERY & BoULDEN.
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II you want nice Walking Cane of any
kind, 60 to SIMoE's Cigar and Tobacco
Store.
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Linens and Linen Drills, very cheap, at
MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.

EFFECTS OF TIE USE OF PARIS GREEN.
Mr.. McMurtie, the chemist CT the De-
partment of Agriculture, after series of
experiments to determine whether the ar
senical compounds used to destroy the
potato beetle would or could be absorbed
by the growing plant in quantities suffi-
Gent to be dangerous or deleterious to ami
NAL life, concludes that no arsenic can be
absorbed and assimilate in this way by
plants in the process of growth; and with
the quantity of Paris Green usually applied
to the acre, no effects upon plants or their
consumers is possible. This view is the
one generally received now by chemists.
Prof. McMurtrie is reported to be the
most thoroughly and infinitely informed
scientific man in the country on this SUBJ
,ject. In particular, he has made constant
experiments with a view to ascertain the
effect of mineral poisons, and especially
those containing arsenic, on the health of
plants. This is point of great interest,
inasmuch as it has been found that the
potato bug can be exterminated by poison;
and Paris Green "a mixture of arsenite and
acetate of copper is the cheapest and most
easily applied poison adapted to this use.
Fears, however, have been raised that the
poison which kills the grubs of the beetle
may enter into the composition of the plant,
making the remedy worse than the evil.
Upon this point Prof. McMurtrie's expert
ments tend to dissipate all fears. In the
plants that were killed, in the plants that
were stunted, and in the plants which grew
to full perfection, with the varying amounts
of Paris Green mingled with the soil of his
potts. the most rigorous chemical analysis
could detect no trace of arsenic in the COM
position of the plant itself. AS to the effect
on the growth of crops he has found that
the intermixture of this poison with the
soil in large quantities destroys vegetable
growth, but that in the small quantities
requisite for destroying insects it does not
interfere with or impede it at all.
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Dress Goods, cheaper than ever
at r. DRENNEN'S,
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Beef Cattle were dull this week, and prices
were lower. About 81 900 head arrived, and
sold at 74aS cents, for extra Pennsylvania
good ditto, and 4a6 cents per pound gross
for common, as to quality. Sheep were
dull. 1000 head arrived, and sold at Aga
6 cents per fb. gross, as to conditir-.-
Hogs were in fair demand. 5000 head
arrived, and sold at $11a11. so per 100 TBS.
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ABOUT SPIDERS. E. S. Morse
says: "Only the female spiders spin webs.
They own all the real estate, and the males
have to live a vagabond life under stones
and in other obscure hiding places. If they
come about the house so often as to bore
the ruling sex, they are merciessly killed
and eaten. The spiders skin is unyielding
as the shells of Holsters and crabs, and is
shed from time to time in the same way, to
accommodate the animals growth. If you
poke over the rubbish in female SPIDERS
back yard, among her cast off corsets you
will find the jackets Of the males who have
paid for their sociality with their lives
trophies of her barbarism as truly as scalps
show the savage nature of the red man."
Light and Airy-the Summer Goods at
the GLASS FRONT.
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Straw Mattings, white and checkered,
selling at cost to close out
at MCCRERY & BOULDER
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sB- The old folks say, was young, but
now am old, and | never used any soap
better than the Wilmington City," 3
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serpentine found on Broad creek, in the
upper part of that county. 1t is truly a
beautiful stone, and it is thought there are
large quantities of it in the hills where it
has been discovered. A force of men are
now at work endeavoring to develop the
treasure.
PICNIC.
The colored folks had a picnic and reg
ular jubilee at Happy Valley" on Mon
day night last. Tables were spread for the
hungry, and platforms for the nimble foot
ed. A genuine old-time "hoe down " took
place, the affair breaking up at three O clock
Tuesday morning.
"MULTuM IN PARvo."
The smaller boys have small store along
the street in different places on a dry goods
box. They sell cool lemonade, cakes, can
dies, ETC., and appear to be doing tolera-
bly, brisk business. After trying one cor
ner awhile without success, they move their
equipments elsewhere. Boating par
ties are in vogue about twilight of even
ings now, and many happy hours are whiled
away on the CLASSY water. The P,
w. & b. Railroad Company have their
gang of trackmen working through town,
readjusting ties and doing all necessary
work to make complete and perfect track.
The warehouse of j. Tome & Co.
is nearly finished. 1t will be a magnificent
structure of the kind when completed. :.
The weather during the past week has
been the warmest of the season.
Among others visiting relatives and friends
in town, are some handsome young ladies
Of Penningtonville, Chester comfy, Pa.
ELECTRICAL.
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The largest stock and best assortment of
Cigars and Tobacco is at SIMoN's.
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Simon has the largest and best selected
stock of Cigars and Tobacco in this town.
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Simon keeps the best stock of Key Wes
Cigars.
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SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The School Commissioners of Cecil county will NEE
at their Office in Ekton, for the transaction of curren
School business, the SECOND TUESDAY of esGf
and every month JOHN SQUIER,
May 3, lS74-U Secretary.
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MARRIED..

CHANDLEE-HOD June II,
at the Mansc, in Zion, by Rev. J. II.
Johns, JOHN B. CHANDLER and MARY
+. HoDGsoN, both of this county.
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Save % per cent on the purchase of your
Shoes, at MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.
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Simon sells you better Cigar at five
cents than you can buy elsewhere at ten
cents.
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1000 more pairs of cheap Shoes,
at "MALLON's.
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Till Robbery.-On Wednesday, while j.
E. Brown, confectioner, was absent from
his store few moments, some person, not
having the fear of the law before him,
slipped in and robbed the till of change
amounting to about dollar. The thief
did not take time to make careful investi.
CATION or the loss might have proved more
serious, several dollars being in porte.
monnaie in a back apartment of the drawer
The till of Mrs. Smiths confectionery has
been visited several times recently, we
understand
Early POtatoes.-We were shown a sam.
pie of Early Rose potatoes, a few days
since, raised this season by Mr.. c. G.
Thackery, on the farm Of Jas. e. Barroll
Esq, adjoining this town, which were
about the size of guinea fowl eggs. The
sets were planted on the 18th of May
This is very rapid growth for potatoes il
forty days from the planting. The pota
toes give promise of large yield from the
number of tubers forming. The Colorado
bug has not disturbed the patch, Mr.. II
having observed only few beetles on the
vines at any time.
Up Town 1mprOvements.-P. e. Strick
land has put up new portico with iror
supports and brackets for Jas. T. McCul
Tough, ESQ, at the front of his residence
- The town is curbng the south side o
Main street, from Wells meat store t,
Dolly Warden street, with pine psles.
=. The new public school house is bein,
pushed forward rapidly. The walls wer,
completed this week and rafters put on
The building begins to assume quite =,
imposing appearance. There could not b.
energy and enterprise enough awakened t.
put cupola on it, however.
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THE MARKETS..
ElktOn Markets.

CORRECTED EVERY FRIDAY.
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Some of our town gentlemen having
blooded trotting stock, which were nerv-
Gus to move, took their noble steeds out
short distance from Port toward Bat
tie Swamp, on the level, on Saturday even
ing last, and had some racing. A great
many were present to see the trotting,
which was said to be very good.
"PRECIoUs sERPENTINE."
We have been shown by a gentleman
from Hartford county, piece of the new
ly discovered something-called "precious
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Artistic and beautiful in style and quail
ity-the Summer Goods at the
GLASS FRONT.
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mic from the Black Hills country brings
the intelligence that the expedition under
Col. Dodge and Prof Jenney's exploring
expedition had formed junction at French
Creek, where nearly a hundred miners were
found. A dispatch from Colonel Dodge
says that gold had been found in paying
quantities, and that sluices and bitches had
been constructed by the miners. He says
that Gen. Custar's report has been con-
firmed in every particular. No Indians
had been seen in the neighborhood.
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CalicOes for 6, s and 10 cts. per yard, at
MCCEERY Il BoULDE's.


CalicOes for 6, s and 10 cts. per yard, at
MCCEERY & BoULDE's.
The largest stock and best assortment of
Cigars and Tobacco is at SIMONs.
Dress Goods, cheaper than ever
at r. DRENNEN's.
If you want the worth of your money go
to SIMON and get your Cigars and Tobacco.
6, 8 and 10 cent Calicoes, 10, 900
yards. Best Goods, at oN's."
Simon keeps the best stock of Key West
Cigars.
A Good Rag Carpet for so cts per yard,
for sale, by MCCRERY & BoULDEN.
II you want nice Walking Cane of any
kind, 60 to SIhoN's Cigar and Tobacco
Store.
Straw Mattings, white and checkered,
selling at cost to close out
at MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.
Simon has the largest and best selected
stock of Cigars and Tobacco in this town.
eT The old folks say, was young, but
now am old, and | never used any soap
better than the " Wilmington City" 3
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CENTRAL HOTEL,
Rrldge street. Winnemucca,
y,EyEY BROS. FaoPIIEToas.

NJ expense will be spared In making 1t 30.
With the entire Hotel thoroughly oscrhauied
sni repaired. the Tables supplied with tue
bsst in the market, and iurnished IN tue
finest style of the art. they hope to merit
liberal share Of public patronage. dcio u
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Stockholders Meeting.

nFFICr OAKLAND GOLD AND slLNER
a. Mill and Mining Company, San Fran
100 Anpust 4 loT5 An adjourned meeting
~ the stoekholders Of the above named Com
t,anv fes the election Of Trustees for the en-
rmins yeur. amendment of the bylaws OF the
Compsuy and transaction of such other busi-
n, ~ as may be presented, Will be heid az
the once OF the Company, Rooms and q,
~ 40 Montgomery street, San Francisco,
California. on SATURDAY, tue alSr DAY OF
August, inst at 1 o'clock 7. NJ
Transfer B olIs will b. cle.ed on the 18th,
ana ul,ti. after the meeting.
"' ~ ~ WM II. WATSON, Secretary.
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

ItNME INTO MY ENCLOSURE AT THE
I J Tule Ranch, six miles east of Winnemue-
ga in April last, one BALp-FAOED MAJ,
shoat six years Old color black, with Tour
Nlite feet, shoi in front, and very gen.i.e
vita no brands The ether is CHEsINc
sokREt, branded " ID " ON right hip, ana
an' brand on left hip. The owner is requesteu
~ prove property. pay charges and take them
away. JtMES SLOAN.
sioas's Ranch, Augssts. ls75-aus I'm
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NoTTCE1.

A COMPETENT AND EAPFRlENCED
~ Nurse has excellent accommodations
for Females during Accuuchement at her res
/ iepce. She will also sttend to them at their
own homes. For Terms, inquire OF
MRS. ANNIE NJ. KEMP,
AT her Residence Second Street, Winnemucca.
aul7 I'm -,rts eT