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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18

Giving hours and 50 minutes ct the Falls
Every one should provide eatables bekJre leay-
ing home, as Prospect Park has been secured,
which commands good view Of the FAN, for tue
exclusive use Of the excursionists to eat thesr
dinners and to leave their baskets. -
LIST OF AGENTS FOR SALE OF TICKETS,
Geneva-Stevens q Son, Talcott z Dole and Ne
Clintie & Gould. Ashtabula-C Collins Q Brother.
h Kinnear. AmbOy-Samuel Hazeltine. Con
Heaut-GeO. J. Record, 8. J. Smith, Townsend =
Babbitt and Hiegings q Judson. Jeferson-H.
Talcon and r. n Norton AndOF5r-J. 3. Nor
ley: Rock Creek-E. Wright. Austinburg-F.
A. Barnes.
PROGRAMME.
The Committee viii appear In hll Centennial
Dress, repr senting Washington, Lafayette,
Franklin and Lewis Philippe
Ladies appear IN costume of Lady Washington
and prominent ladies' of her day, VIII pass
through the tram.
Uncle Sam will be on the train in fan dress, a.
represented in the POsters, and is supposed
TO own and entertain the whole train
II ----Li load Of excursiOnfsts.
The Yankee Girl also viii be on bosrd ''sartfn' -
and viii give ne few to1ehes q fa1keo
Doodle, and all are invited to join.
''Dn Company Bufalo City Gnards, Of B1dalo,
will receive the train with military honorB ~
Williams st. depot, accompanied By the
Unicn Cornet Band, OF THE 18th Rege-
ment Of Bufalo. Co. d. headed
-- BY tie band on arriving 81 NJ
agara wilfIoFm and march ahead
ofthe excursion party to Prospect Park
were they will give grand dress parade
wonders Of the Falls can fnlly be enjoyed.
'.Df Company, Buffalo City Cards, are consldR.
ed one Of the best drilled companies In the Union.
ana they are now drilling Tor the prize oEereo y
the Centennial COMMITTEES. of Philadelphia
HRemember, also, Thursday, July 1st IL Do
miniol Day m Canada. u. = ! saB
q giss- C0NG'L BUILDING CoA1,
eonneaat. OHIO.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18

The famous bolder in the middle OF
the Niagara river channel below the
G 0at Island bridge. says the Buffalo Gone
nsereiaL. lies about thirty feet further
down the stream this summer than it did
last fall. During the heavy flow of ice
the huge rock as moved from its former
to its present situation. Before, the rock
was barely visible. lying under ledge
now iirests with very considerable por
tions of its ragged surface above the rap
ids. A new bolder was brought down
the river by the ice during the past win
ter. and now lies, a very prominent OBJ
iect, few yards south of its more famous
compa MON.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18

The Cincinnati Gasetts, which strongly
supported Judge Tan, says no Republican
paper in the noEthezn part Of the State.
or anywhere else, need Be troubled BY
any apprehension that Hamilton county
Republicans are going to ssulk in their
teuts.
They are going 70 do their level best.
GoVerDer Hayes viii have no heartier OF
more honest support anywhere than he
viii get from the Republican suppO rters
Of Judge TAFT. IF our opponents are
| counting on dissatisfaction or lukew arm
ness, they would do we'll to undeceiVe
themselves at once. Blu siness Is meant
We mean it down here in Hamilton Co.
especially.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18
N:fYs i3.S.ifISY

Builders, and others wanting Rooang dope, are
S,Formed that we are putting on drst-elass Slate
foT iess than tin OF iron and as cheap as shingles
Slate Felt Nails and Tools for sale. work done
In any part Of the country and warranted. save
-onT ynonev and eall or write before contracting,
- &C AULD q CONGER,
No, Water ST., opposite Union Depot GlsIe- ls5
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18

The course of the Republicans in nom
mating Gov. R. B. Hayes IS their canoi,
date for Governor, meets with q genefa.
ana-bearty approval IL this quarter ana
eveFy Republican takes courage ana reSos
he sieus Of the times with e feeling Of
v,c,ory At bis finger ends. Gen. Hayes is
. LAWYER Or fine ability, and , gai1nt 80
d;er a faithful representative otthe peo-
MI, and an efficient and energetic execu-
tive. He is personally popular with the
people, and hes the prestige Of not being
an Office seeker, but had the nomination
fully thrust upon him against his repeat
ed reiusals 70 permit his name to be used
If any man in Ohio can bring the STATE
back 70 her old mOorings, he is the man
The nomin ees for the other State ON
ces are capable and popular men, ano
the enllre ticket, viii receive the indorse
ment of the voters of the State in oc'o
hor ravf
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-06-18
FIMR g GOODS g 90 A SPECIALITY

sz--5T s-.r.SsA -.Io La. ola
laf .l.l f .I -a'
8Hss.soaH. nd .z-plA. spods eaa pFlo''- !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
THE GAZETTE.
THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 26
Judge Not.

Judge Not
Judge not
The workings of bis heart and brain
Thou can st not see
w hat seem'st to thy dim eyes stain,
10 Gods pure light may only be scar,
Bright from some weIl-worn field,
Where thou wouldst only faint and yield.
FELL FLAT, Yesterday, during one of the
numerous showers, Detroit lawyer walked
four blocks through the 'drips' to reach the
Office of Justice OF the Peace and say:
1t raios upon the justice wells the uD-
just"
His Honor removed the pipe from bis mouth,
looked out of be window, and replied:
''Grass needs it"
And the lawyer went out and kicked at a
newsboy to ease his burden of madness. De-
troit Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
49, BALTIMORE .EE

z 9 lno, o4L 4fR -!
- POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Capt j. 7. Barker,
WI! Leave 1 pier TO- Light street, Baltimore, EVE
~ TUESDAY, a. p. M. Returning, will
clock p. m. ~ 100A
The steamer SUE, Capt. James Harper, will
leave eSI pier III, Light street, Baltimore, EVERY
HURSDAY at 5 p. m. Returning, will leave
Alexsndris EVERY MONDAY, at 9 D. m.
Both steamers will stop each wsy at their ro-
spective river landings
For further Information apply to
NH 9 II E;no go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

SUMNER ARIA NGEMENT, BEGINNING
APRIL 26, 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

Two of the monkeys at the Jardin des
Plantes, at Paris, fought duel with knives
the other day. By some accident two large
clasp knives were left by one of the keepers 10
the cage of the animals, and no sooner had
they been perceived than two of the largest
monkeys seized them, opened the blades, and
tell upon each other like pair of men. Oue
OF them Was killed at the first pass, whilst his
adversary bad one of bis paws nearly cut off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
49, FOR POTOMAC RIVER
~ LANDINGS

sE-A FOR POTOMAC RIVER
s-.. LANDINGS.
On and after Tuesday, August II, the steamer
PILOT BOY will leave King street wharf on
TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS, at7.sOa M,
for Curroman and River Landings, returning
on WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS. For
freight or passage apply to 1000.
WASHINGTON s NORFOLK STEAM.
W W MOP moi BOAT 4 L1 Me- noeno,,
AND PROVIDENCE
On and after Monday, July IL, 1876, the new
and elegant steamers LADY, OF .E-
THE LAKE and JANE NOSE. a1a<sss4f5ssa1se
hEG will. make four regular trips between
washington and Norfolk each week, touching
at the principal river landings as follows: The
LADY OF THE LAKE will leave Washing
ton every Monday and Thursday, at o clock p
m, Alexandra $50 p. M. and Norfolk every
Tuesday and Friday, at4 p. M.
The JANE MOSELEY will leave Washing
ton every Tuesday and Friday, at p.m., Alex
andrla at :. 80 p M, and Norfolk every Monday
and Thursday, at 4 p. N. Fare to Norfolk 81 !:
round trip, tickets Sc. Meals and state rooms
extra 1lckets good on either boat or until used
EXCURSION RATES.
houno trip tickets at reduced rates to Point
LOOKOUT Fortress Monroe and Vue de I, Eau
10 Point Lookout and return, So SO; to Fort
ress Monroe and Vue de u Eau and return. SIS
"A further reduction to families of fifty cents on
eacn fare: Meals and staterooms extra.
ror CGkets, staterooms or information apply
at the othce OF the Inland and Sesboard Coastng
20 y Room NO: z, National Metropolitan Bank
Fifteenth street. opposite the Treasury Depart
ment Washington, or TO
F. A. REED, Agent,
Jy Zo-tf Janney's wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
Legal NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ No. Sc King st., Alexandris,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ No. 66 King St., Alexandria, Va
July 22nd, 1875.
In the Circuit Court of Alexandria city.
President. Directors and Company of the Farm
ers. bank of Virginia, (use OF Issscs, Taylor g.
Wllllams) vs. Inc Alexandria Canal Com
pany and others. In chancery.
Extract from the decree May term, 1851
missioner Kemper having been made and re-
turned before the fling ofthe amended bill and
before the said Philip Quigley, Henry H. Wells
and William w. DUNCAN we're made parties
hereto, is decreed that the said report be re-
committed to said Chsncery Commissioner,
with instructions to ascertain and report to the
next term Of this Court any further matters per
tnent to the said inquiry which any party hereto
may desire.
The said Commissioner shall publish for four
weeks notice of the time and place Of executing
this decree, and the same snail be equivalent 10
personal service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

pARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS
4 just received from William a. Drown q
Co., of New York, another invoice of these
beautiful goods. d. +. BRASHEAR,
my ~ l09 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

The Montpelier Female Humane Association
chartered by the Legislature of Virginia and
the Circuit Court of Orange county, proposes
by series of Grand Gift Concerts, to establish
and endow Home for the Old. Infrm and
Destitute Ladies of Virginia" st Montpelier
the former residence Of President JAS Madison
The Association is under the control Of eight
trustees, six Of whom are elected bi ennially by
the stockholders and two appointed by the Gov
ernor of Virginia
References by permission His Excellency
James L. Kemper, Governor of Virginia; His
Excellency, Gilbert G. Walker, ex-Gov. of Va
Hon; Robert E. Withers Lieutenant Governor
Of Virginia and U. s. Senator elect; Hon Robt
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District of Virginia.
Senators and Members of Congress from Virginia
Governors Office, kichmond July 8, ia.
1t affords me pleasure to say that | am well
acquainted with large majority Of the officers
of the Montpelier Female Humane Association
who reside in the vicinity of my home and L
attest their intelligence and their worth and high
reputation as gentlemen, as well as the public
confidence, influence and substantial means lib.
orally represented among them.
JAMES L. KKMPER, Gov. of Virginia
Alexandria, Va, July 9Th, 1874.
Ny personal acquaintance with q majority of
the gentlemen controlling the Montpeer Fe-
male Humane Association and the reputation of
all OF them enables me to commend thom as fully
entitled to the confidence of the public No act
or representation inconsistent with honor and
integrity need be apprehended in the conduct or
representations of thase gentlemen.
+. w. HUGHES,
Q. 8. Judge East Dist. of Va.
For full particulars, testimonials, &C., send
for circular.
Remittances for tickets may be made by ex-
press prepaid, postoffice money order on Alex.
andria, Va. or by registered letter, addressed
Hon. JAMES BARBOUR,
President Nj. F. II. a, Alexandria, Va.
@- Reliable Agents wanted everywhere
nov 23-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
Ill., SPECIAL NOTICE.
POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY

IOIOMaC FEKK1 COMPAN
IN IN ana afler SUNDAY, March 2lst regular
HOURLY TRIPS OF BOTH FERRY RATS
VIII be resumed on the route between Alexan-
dria and Washington.
;, On April LIST and thereafter the trips of the
Boats will be made from either city According
to the following schedules: 'As
d;oo SSO, $50, 10 80 and ll.30 a. M. and Il. 80,
l.3O, $50, $50, 4.3O, 600 and 100 .. m.
The Sunday trips will be as usual
s. S. HOWISON.
mn ~ President Potomac Ferry 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

a. Y D E'S STEAM LINES
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TIES
DAY, and leave Philadelphla EV- AZ
EKY SATURDAY, at II o'clock m. SSEk&
from Pier No. North Wharves
This line connects at Alexandria with the O..
a.. q NJ. and w. s. o: K. Rs, and at Philadel-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Boston
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
NO charge for transfer in Philadelphia and
no wharfage IN Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and Though
bills OF lsding given. Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
Z. A. REED, Alexandria.
VIM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphis
GEO. F. HYDE Georgetown D. 6.
jan 8-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26
GENATORIAL CONVENTION.

y
Notice is hereby given that Convention will
be held in the city of Alexandria, al Sarepta
Hall, on Tuesday, the 3lst day of August, at IL
o'clock a. M, for the purpose of nominating two
candidates of the Conservative party to repre-
sent the Senatorial District in the next Legisla-
ture composed of the counties of Loudoun,
Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William
W. w. THORNTON,
Chairman of Prince William county
THOMAS MOORE,
Chairman of Fairfax county.
B. F. SHEETZ,
Chairman of Loudoun county.
JNO. B. SMOOT,
jy 31-to Chairman of Alexandris county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-26

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to all parties
~ interested in the above suit and proceed.
lngs that | have fixed upon TUESDAY. the
24sh day of August 1875, at my Office No. ST
King street, Alexandria, Virginia, as the tims
and place when and where shall proceed to
-plsce they are required to attend
Given under my hsnd this 23d day of july,
1875 h. KEMPER. Comm'r in On,
+. l.. SMITH, Q jy 234w I
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Mrs. Beecher is said to be San awful
homely woman" And, yet there are
people who actually blame Henry Ward
for going over to Mr.. Tilton's and sit
ting on the floor and locking at en-
cravings Lou. Coar.Journ
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Lone WORDS. Rob" said Tom,
(which is the most dangerous word to
pronounce in the English language 7"
Don't know" said Rob, "unless
it's a swearing word"
."Pooh !" said Tom, "it's stumbled,
because you are sure to get tumble
between the FIRST and last letter"
.Ha! hav' said Rob. "Now I've
enc for you. 1 found it enc day in the
paper. Which is the longest word in
the English language
Observation-Disclosures" said Tom
promptly.
mo. sir it's smiles, because there's
a whole mile between the 6rst and last
letter"
"Ho! ho p cried Tom, "that's moth
ing. / know a word that has over
three miles between its beginning and
ending"
What's tbat?" asked Rob, family.
"Beleaguered," said Iom.-FTons
Jack-in-the- Pulpit, st. Nicholas for
April.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

The Detroit Free Press asks, if Mr..
Bergh can send man to Jail for three
months for killing a mad cat, we'd like
to know what he can do to boy who
feeds marbles to parrot?
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Mrs. Hugh Smith, of Maine. mar
ried young, and this winter the only
man she ever loved kept her chained in
a freless room until her feet froze SO
hard that amputation became necessary.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

A Detroit gentleman, walking be-
hind two school children the other day.
heard the boy inquire. "Will you be at
the party tonight ?" Il shall be
there" answered the miss, "but 1 may
as we'll tell you now that your love is
hopeless mamma is determined, father
is set, and it isn't right for me to en-
courage your attention. | can be a
sister to you, but nothing more. There.
fore you needn't buy me any valentine
or give me any more gum"
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Machinery has reached high state
Of perfection. An exchange remarks !:
We recently saw some burnt peas put
into the hopper of coffee-mill, and in
less than tive minutes they were oc-
cupyiDg a place in grocery window.
labelled Fine Old Mocha p
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
NOTICE.

DR. WIN. H. BARR begs leave to say that
IL having sold his Drug Store and business
to Joseph NJ. Barr, he invites the same gener-
GUS patronage in the future as has been be-
slowed in the past on the store.
His Office will be at the old store, where he
will be found, as heretofore, prepared to rem
der professional advice and services
WIN. H. BARR, NJ. D.
Middletown, Jan. l, ls75.-f
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
AN ACT

To alter and amend the Act entitled "An 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 Delaware, in General
assembly met,
SECTION l. 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 O. 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
ton 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.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
PHOTOGRAPHS!
NOTICE.

TIME 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.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

In explanation Of the reputed fact
that there are more women than men
in the world, Quin says, that 1--WE
always see more Of Heaven than of
earth"
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
Hambletonian & Patchen Stallion
DUNLAP.

DON NIAT.
nUNLAP, bay, l6 hands, years old, sired
II by Knickerbocker, son Of Rysdyk's Ham,
bletonian; dam, the Lennon mare, by Paul
Clifford, son of Vermont Black Hawk, (sire Of
Ethan Allen) Paul Clifford's dam by Young
Hambletonian; Knickerbocker's lst dam Lady
Patchen by George NJ. Patchen 1.-THE sire Of
Lucy) I'd dam by Old AbGallah, Sd dam by
May Day son of Henry. Dunlap will make
the season of 1875 at my stable. near St.
Georges, Del, Mondays, Tuesdays and We'd
nesdays; at Summit Bridge, Thursdays, FRI
days and Saturdays.
Slasher and Dunlap were awarded the t,co
first premiums over thirteen other stations at
the Peninsula Agricultural Exhibition held at
Middletown, Del, September 1874.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS 1875.
will give the following premiums for the
best colts by Slasher and Dunlap. Season of
1874.
lst premium of 5000 for the best colt by
Sasher foaled 1873.
I'd premium of $lO.O for the Cd best colt by
Slasher, foaled 1875.
lst premium of$2O.0O for the best colt by
Dunlap, foaled 1875.
I'd premium of $1,000 for the I'd best colt by
Dunlap, foaled 1875.
These premiums to be awarded by the Com
mttee on colts at the Exhibition of the PEN
insula Agricultural and Pathological Associa-
ton, at Middletown, Del, October 5, 6, I and
9th, 1875, at which time the colts must be
exhibited.
TBRMs-4O 90 to insure $40 90 by season.
For fabulated pedigrees or other particu-
lars, address THOS. J. CRAVEN,
St. Georges, Del.
Or F. D. NORRIS,
81 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mar. 20-5m.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
sNrdnal

N.D.rsnw can take these Bittefs accord
,rr to firections and remain long unwel pro-
vided their bones are not destroyed Dy mineral
,,nison or other means, and vital organs wasted
beyond the point Of repair.
Dvsueusfa or lmdfgcsttOu, Headache PaAn
in the Shoulders Coughs, Ilghtness OF the Cnest,
M1ziness Sour Ernctations Of the Stomach, Bad
Taste in the Mouth Bilious Attacks, Palptation Of
the Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain In the
region Of the Kidneys and hundred other painiut
svmntOms are the ofsprng5 OF Dyspepsia one
hottie will prove better guarantee Of It's meHts
than a lengthy advertisement.
Enr Female Complaints, In young or old,
married or single. at the dawn OF womanhood, OF
the turnof life these Tonic Bitters display SO de-
cided an influence that improvement Is soon per-
ceptible.
,,.of;sm and Gout, Bilious, Remittent and Inter
n,ttant Feyers Diseases OF the Blood, Liver, Kid
news and Bladder, these Bitters have no equal
Sucb Diseases are caused by Vitiated Blood.
They are a gentle Purgntfve as well ~
m Tomic. possessing the merit OF actlng as
powerful aren't in relieving Congestion or imam
nation OF the Liver and Visceral organs, ana ID
Bilious Diseases.
For Skin Diseases, Erupti0ns, Tefter, salt
Rheu:n. Blotches, Spots, Pimples Pustules, Boils
Carbuncles, Ring-worms, Scald- Head, Sore Eyes
Erysipelas Itch Scurfs, Disc0orations OF the skln
Humors and Diseases Of the Skin OF whatever name
or nature are literally dug up and out Of tne
system in q short time by the use Of these Bttefs
Grateful Thousands proclaim vINEGAk BIT
TIERS the most wonderful lnvig0rant tnat ever susr
tanned the sinking system
n. m. MCDONALD & Co.
Druggists and Gen. Agts., San Francisco, Cais
cor. 81 washington and Charlton Sts., n T..
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS q DEALEkS.
Aug l-ly.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Your young friend stayed uncom-
menly late last night, and I was quite
inclined to come into the parlor and
dismiss him." said an indulgent father
to bis pet Of sixteen. "Oh, yes, it was
pretty late; but We got so interested
in discussing ritualism that we did not
notice the aesting hours, papa" "Dis-
cussing ritualism ?" s,ernly qusried the
father. and then be walked slowly
away, with bis hands under his coat
skirts, trying to remember what they
called it when he was young.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
CHANGERS, TAKE NOTICE

Pure Ground Raw Bone and all the ingrsd-
tents for manufacturing Phosphate, furnished
to Changers at wholesale prices. Orders and
inquiries by mail promptly attended to.
J. A. CRANSTON,
Feb AIT junl. Newport, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
NOTICE,

The co.partnership of Cox b Jones was not
dissolved by the dea tn of Mr.. Cox, but under
a provision in the will of the latter it will con-
tinue until January l, 1875, and the business
will be conducted in the firm name until that
date
Jan. 3O-lm, COX h JONES.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
"A very desirable STORE ROOM within
ntty yards Of depot. Apply to
n, II. VANDEGRIFT,
Fso' @.-u Mt. Pleasant, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Bishop Ames tells story of a slave
master in Missouri, in the olden time
Of negro vassalage, who said to bis
chattel: 'Pompey, I hear you are q
great preacher Yes, massa, de Lord
do help me powerful sometimes Well,
Pompey. don't you think the negroes
steal little things on the plantation
.Pse mighty 'fraid they does, massa. ;
Then, Pompey, want you to preach
= sermon to the negroes against steal
ing After brief reflection, Pompey
replied: You see, massa, dat won't
do. cause 'twould throw such a colness
over the meetin'.'
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
BEEF! BEEF!

and Saturday morning, with good supply
of beef, mutton, lamb or veal, and will serve
customers at their doors. After nine o clock
bis 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.