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Middletown transcript., 1877-02-03
[PUBLlsHED BY REQUEST. ]
From the Republican.
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION.

The question what will our Legislature do
in the way of temperance legislation this
winter, is one that is occupying the minds of
more of our people than ever before We are
informed, by friend who has been to Dover
interviewing the members on the subject, that
the House is about evenly divided on this
question, while the Senate is very conserva-
tive and non-committal. 1t is understood
that the "Liquor League will be on hand
with "lots' of money, and will .'fee' Law
yer, and use every means in their power to
procure the repeal of the Stringent License
Law, and the passage Of free License Law
in its stead.
Their plan is to let every man sell who is
willing to pay $50 or SlOO license, as the case
may be without being compelled to publish
his application, or pass the scrutiny of the
court.
1t is quite certain that if Local Option OBJ
tains this winter, the friends of the move
meat viii have to put forth herculean efforts
and bring such influences to bear as will con-
vince the Legislature that the masses are in
favor Of submitting the question to the people
TO be decided at the ballot-box.
We are pleased to see that the chief officers
of all the Temperance organizations Of the
State have united in call for State Tenn
perance Convention in the interest Of Local
Option to be held in Dover, Wednesday, Feb.
29th, 1871 For the first time in this State,
the temperance people are united. Local
Option is the 'pOlicyn-on this issue the
battle is to be fought. Now is the time for
action. No time is to be lost. Let our friends
be active in circulating Local Option petitions
Let every church, lodge, division, and 9th,
er temperance organization in the State, be
fully represented at Dover on the goth of Feb
ruary. In the meantime, let every minister
of the Gospel take this matter in hand, and
preach on the subject, circulate petitions, and
urge his church to action. II proper effort is
put forth, victory will be achieved but
there must be work, earnest, energetic, per-
severing work done during the next Eve weeks
Friends Of the temperance movement are you
sufficiently aroused? Local OPTIoN.
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We were exposed last week to a pitiless
storm that wet our feet and stockings, and
indeed our person all over. In fact we took
a cracking cold, which brought sore throat
and severe symptoms of fever. Ths good
wife asserted her authority, and plunged our
feet in hot water, wrapped us in hot blankets
and sent our faithful son for a bottle of Ayers
CHERRY PECToRAL. 1t is a splendid medicine
pleasant to. take and did the job. We slept
soundly through the night and awoke well
the next morning. We know we owe our
quick recovery to the Peetoral, and shall not
hesitated to recommend it to all who need
such medicine. 7ehuaeano Texas) Prss6y-
terian. tmarl
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There is no doubt but The present condition
of all kinds of business and industry is fear
fully depressed, and it behooves every family
to look carefully to their expenses. Winter is
comiug on when children are liable to Group,
Whooping Cough, etc. Coughs and Colds
will prevail everywhere, and Consumption,
with other throat and lung diseases, will carry
off mary. These diseases should not be neg
lecled. Doctors bills are expensive, and we
would advise our people 10 use BosoHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP. 1t never has failed One bot
tie at rs cents will keep your whole family
well during The winter. Two doses will re-
lieTe any case Sold in all towns in the United
States, and by your druggist, H. Chamber
laine, Middletown, H. P. Baker, Odessa.
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READ AND LEARN FoR YoURsELF.

1sA4AD An . LEA IN FOEN hOUHNo H7H41'
Many valuable discoveries and much useful
knowledge is kept from the world, because Of
the. immense expense in making them known TO
the people. This is not the case with BOscHEE' 5
GERMAN SYRUP, although bni few years in
troduced into this country, its sale now
reaches in every town and village in the 0. S.
Its wonderful success in curing Consumption,
severe Coug hs Asthma, and all other diseases
of the throat and lungs, was first made known
by distributing every year, for three years,
over 400, 900 bottles to the afflicted, free of
charge, by Druggists No such test Of merit
was ever given before to any other prepara-
ton. Could you ask more7 Go TO your
druggist, II. Chamberlain, Mddletownr or
H. P. Baker, Odessa, and get bottle for 75c
and try il Samnle hotfles 10 cents
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FOR SALE,

A HANDSOME BRICK RESIDENCE locat-
IA ed on the corner of Main and Scott Sts.,
Middletown, Delaware, only one square from
the Delaware R. R. depot, containing sixteen
rooms, besides bathroom, with tank, and Gel
lar. The house is fitted up with all the mod
ern improvements and conveniences for house
keeping.
There is also large brick stable, carriage
and ice-house on the premises-all under the
same roof-in the attic of which is another
large tank.
This is one of the finest properties in the
town and is very desirable as a residence. An
Office attached to the house, together with its
convenient location, makes it particularly
suitable for a broker, lawyer, physician or
other professional man.
1t will be offered for sale until January lst,
1871, when, if not sold, it will be for rent.
Possession given at once.
Forfurther information apply TO JOHN A.
REYNOLDS, or on the premises to
dec 2-tf J. B. FENIM0RE.
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Messrs Reynolds Co., will make their I'd
annual sale on1be Levels on Thursday, Feb.
9Th, 1877. The property to be sold, Horses,
Cows, Young Cattle, Hogs, Farm Wagon,
Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Forks, Shovels,
Hoes, Rakes; Falling-top Buggy, Jenny Lind
wagon, single and double Carriage Harness,
Wagon Harness, Plow Gears, &C., &c.
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Those two foes of bodily comfort, Rheuma-
tism and The Gout, cease their twinges if the
affected part is daily washed with Gleun's
Sulpher Soap, which banishes pain and rend-
ers the joints and muscles supple and elastic.
Depot Crittenton's, No. Sixth Avenue, N. Y.
Hills Hair h Whisker Dye, black or brown,
so cts. tmarl
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Nervons nebiIitv.

Vital weakness or depression weak ex-
hausted feeling, no energy or courage; the
result of mental over work, indescretions or
exeesses, or some drain npon the system, is
always cured by Humphreys Homeopathic
Specific No. %. 1t tones up and invigorates
the system, dispels the gloom and despon-
dency, imparts strength and energy, stops
the drain and rejuyenates the entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect success
by thousands. Solo by dealers. Price 81
per single vial, or S5 per package Of FIVE Yials
and So vial of powder Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address Humphreys Homee-
pathic Medicine &C., 562 Broadway, n Y.
See large advertisement.
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This road has been laid with about 1890
Tons of good Iron, and about 60, 900 Ties,
mostly White Oak, and the best Fish Plates
hsve been used.
The Trains are running daily on the most
of the road, which is located through one of
the finest farming regions in the United States,
and is in an improving state. Peach and
other Fruits are grown fthe best quality and
in abundance, and Grain and the grasses grow
finely. If the road could be completed to the
Chesapeake Bay, with steamer connecting
its advantages with Baltimore City, it would
open travel and commerce that would be re-
munerative to the owners. 1t is now doing
good business.
TERMS OF SALEs
The terms of sale are, one-third part of the
purchase money to be paid on the day of sale,
or on tn. final ratification thereof at the op-
ton Of the Trustees the balance to be paid
in two equal iustalments in one and two years
from the day of sale, with interest at six per
cent. from the day of sale, and to be secured
to the satisfaction of the Trustees by bonds
or notes with approved security.
GEORGE B. WESTCOTT,
GEO. W. T. PERKINS,
GEORGE YICKERS,
Jan. 6-tds TRUSTEES.
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ST. ANNE's SCHOOL
MIDDLE1O WN, DEL.
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies' Rev. WILLIAM
G. BUTLER, Rector.
This School is offered to the parents of this
peninsula as a Home, under their own eye
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
oonduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members of the family, of society
and, above all, of the Church of God.
The Department of Music, instrumental and
vocal, will be i'll charge of Graduate and an
experienced aud successful Teacher in that
specially.
Boys, under ten years of age, received.
Address the Rector for circulars. The Fall
term begins September 10th, 1875. jul29y
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Business Iotals.

Messrs Reynolds & Co., will make their I'd
annual sale on the Levels on Thursday, Feb
sth 1877. The property to be sold, Horses,
Cows, Young Cattle, Hogs; Farm Wagon,
Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Forks, Shovels,
Hoes, Rakes; Falling-top Buggy. Jenny Lind
Wagon, Single and Double Carriage Harness,
Wagon Harness, Plow Gears, &C., &c.
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New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
An elegant Two-Button. Kid Glove for rs
cents cash, at s. n. REYNOLDS.
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Dick Brum, a colored man, was taken to
Princess Anne Jail, on Monday, charged with
shooting other negroes through theiwindows
OF their houses in Crisfeld When asked
what he was locked up for he said "for shoot
ing dem publicans.n Richard should have
remembered that election times were over.
and to shoot 'publicans now is illegal.
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One bale of heavy twilled Gray Flannels at
25 cents, same goods sold last season at 374
cents s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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All the Right and Title of the Kent County
R. R. Company to the Railroad leading from
Massey's to the Delaware line, being part of
the route from Masseys to Clayton, and from
Clayton to Bombay Hook, about three miles
to the Delaware line.
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DON'T FAIL to see the "EooNoMY
COFFEE PoT" at Eliason & Bensou's, the
most economical coffee pot ever manu-
featured.
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New No. l, 2, q Mackerel in barrels, hal
barrels, quarters and kits; New Split Labra-
dor Herring in barrels and half barrels, just
received and for sale by S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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Extra long leg, whole leather, double sole
Mems Boots-warranted not TO leak, rip or
break until worn out with old age. Price,
only 81 cash, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS
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A neat, comfortable HOUSE TO LET from
The present until March 25th, 1877, with the
privilege of next year. Is on Broad street ad-
joining B. F. Lippincotts. Lowest rent in
town. Apply at the BooT AND SHOE STORE,
or TO G. E HUKILL.
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Mems fine calf Dress Boots double and sin
gle SOLE at 81 90, so and 90. Also, calf
Congress Caters at 81 %, so, IS, 2 so
90 and A 90, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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A choice Rio Coffee, green, 25 cents, roast
ed 80 cents, CASH, at S. n. REYNOLDS.
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A FRESH INVOICE, Bethlehem Buck
wheat Flour and Oat Meal Grifs, the best
in the market For sale by
S. N. REYNOLDS.
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Opened this day, a new case Of CALICOES,
warranted fast colors, at cts. per yard, at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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Good, heavy long leg Boots for mems wear
So 25, so, 2 rs and 90, for sale by
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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The largest stock of Hamburg Edgings in
Middletown can be found at W. H. MOORE
& cos.
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Ladies in need of nice Silk Dress, call at
S. N. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at S1.OO, $l.25, SI.50 and 81 70
per yard, just received direct from the i'm
porters.
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ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
TRANsoRIPT Office.
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Ladies' 2-Button KID GLOVES, all colors,
sVarranted. Every pair that rips or burrs, ex-
changed for new ones. 81 per pair.
s. NJ. Reynolds.
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Buffalo Robes, Horse Blankets, Carriage
Whips, in stock and for sale by
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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Kid Gloves-every pair warranted-at W.
e. Moore & Co.'S for 81.
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All that portion of the Kent County Rail
road which begins at the depot, near Ches-
tertown, and runs to Chester river, through
the lands of Mr.. j. N. Usilton and others, to-
pether with
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Star Skirt Braids I cents Cash, at
S. N. REYNOLDS.
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Hams, Shoulders, Sides, Beef (smoked), at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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slocomb Mince Meat, Granbsrries, Raisins,
Citron, PruRes, etc., at
s. N. REYNOLDS.
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Clark's best Spool Cotton, 6 cents per Spool
or 10 cents per dozen Cash. at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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FOR. RENT.

The Brick Dwelling, with Store attached
(known as Lockwooi's Corner), or with
House and Store separate Possession given
March 25th, 1877. For further particulars,
apply to Mas. MARTHA E. CLAYTON,
dec3Otf P.0. Box lO4, Middletown, Del.
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Boys and Youths Congress CATERS Balls,
and Long Boots to fit all the little folks, at
81 25, so & 10, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
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Ifyou want Gros-Grain Ribbons cheap, 90
to W. Il. MOORE co.'s.
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ALSO,

all that portion of the Kent County Railroad
leading from Chestertown through the lands
of Messrs. ]. N. Usilton, DR.. T. H. Whaland,
Judge Wickes and others, TO farm belong
ing to the Rev. Samuel W. Thomas near
Belair, distance of about four and half
miles. The Track has been laid about two
thiros Of the distance, and the whole graded
and bridged.
viii also be offered at Public Sale at the
same time and nIaca
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LARGE and Substantial Wharf,
on Ohester River, a navigable water.

ALSO,
All the right of the said Kent County Rail-
road as located from the point on the Fancy
road, at Watson's Farm, 10 the lands of Thos
R. Browns heirs and deYisees, at a place
called Herring Pond, at the Chesapeake Bay,
all of which, but fraction of a mile, has been
graded.
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ALsn

All that part of the Kent County Rail
Road between Worton Station and the main
road leading from Chestertown by the Fancy
Farm, and intersecting said road at or near
Watsons, on the Wilmington Farm, distance
of between three and four miles. This part
of the road is in full operation.
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wide reputation, or maintained ii so long as
Ayers CHERRY PEoToRAL. Ithas been known
to the public about forty years, by long con-
tinued series of marvellous cures, that have
won for it confidence in its virtues, never
equalled by any other medicine. 1t still
makes the most effectual cures of Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, that can be made BY med
ical skill. Indeed the CHERRY PECTORAL
has really robbed these dangerous diseases Of
their terrors, 10 great extent, and given
feeling of immunity from their fatal effects,
that is well founded if the remedy be taken in
season. Every family should have it in their
closet for the ready and prompt relief Of its
members. Sickness, suffering, and even life
is saved by this timely protection. The pru-
dent should not neglect it, and the wise will
not. Keep it By you for the protection it ai-
fords by its timely use in sudden attacks.
PREPARED By
Or. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Sold by all druggists and dealers in medicine.
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Go to W. H. Moore & Co.'S for Zephyr.
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

For Diseases OF the Throat and LunRn
such as Coughs, Colds, TVhoopfn1
COngh, Bronchitis. A sGhma, ana
COESUHEPTTnW.
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y ths Poor j ~ ca.tls g.


Trustees OF the Poor or New Castle Co.
The Board Of Trustees of the poor of New
Castle County held a quarterlymeetingi We'd
nesday at the alms-house Tn e building
were all minutely inspected, aud every de-
partment was reported to be in a good healthy
condition. The books show $50 inmates, be
ing an increase Of 80 over last quarters re-
port. Bills were passed and ordered to be
paid amounting 10 1923.
The resignation of VIM. Reynolds, Treas
urer Of the Board, was presented and accept
ed. James NJ Watson of Wilmington and
W. F. Lane of New Castle were nominated to
fill the vacancy, when the latter was elected,
he receiving votes to 6 for Mr. Watson.
John W. Evans stated that the resignation
ofC. Hill Brinton, Trustee for the Northwest
district of Wilmington, had been presented
to the Levy Court and accepted by that body.
In recognition Of Mr.. Brinton's services as
member of the Board, Mr.. Evans offered the
following resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
heS0fpeQ-Inat Inc bOarQ expresses It's re-
gret at the resignation of Col. G. Hill Brin-
ton, one its most efficient members, and we
hereby tender him the assurance Of our ap-
probation of bis earnest services, rendered in
bis capacity as Trustee for the Poor for the
city of Wilmington, for the last FIVE years
Considerable time of the Board was oc-
cupied in discussing some proposed curtail-
ment or expenses, by which the county tax
can be reduced one per cent. Although no
definite action was taken, yet it is understood
that the reduction will be made at the annual
meeting.
The vacancy in the Board caused BY the
of Mr.. Briuton has not been filed
though Mr.. Fehiger the member of Levy
Court from Wilmington had the power to ap-
point one to serve until the meeting of the
Levy Court As that body will meet, how
'ver, next week, the vacancy will then be
illed.- Commercial.
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The few compost
tons which have won
the cOn6denceof man
kind and become
household words, not
only among one but
many nations, must
have extraordinary
virtues. Perhaps no
ona avar aaouaad -
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The Kent County Rail Road.

AAO AOAV OOoAVJ Aeo4A AsOcsut
The Company was chartered by an Act of
the General Assembly of Maryland, on the
9Th of March, 1856, and several supplement
tary Acts relating there'o have been since
passed by the General Assembly of Maryland
all which Acts may be found among the pub
lished laws of the State, together with ali the
estate, property, franchises, rights and char
tered privileges belonging, attached, or ap-
purtenant to said Road, including a lot of
rails which have been removed from the road
bed.
The Main Stem of this road, now built from
Chestertown to Massey's X Roads,
30 MILES IN LENGTH
s connected with the Queen Anne's and Kent
Rail Road, and with the Townsend Branch of
the Delaware Railroad, and also with the
Bombay Hook road leading from Masseys to
Clayton, on the Delaware road.
The number of acres of land condemned is
about Eight Acres to the mile, or about $50
acres, besides land for depots and sidings.
There are Stations at Worton, Lynch's, Still
Pond, Kennedyville, Blacks, Lambson's, and
buildings at all of them. The depot at Ches-
tertown contains upwards of two acres, where
there is a turn-table, and several buildings.
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Business Locals and Special Notices 10 cents
a line for each insertion. Obituaries charged
for at the rate of cents per line Of eight
words. Marriages and deaths inserted free.
TERMs: Cash in advance, invariably.
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Mr.. Dean asked for information in regard
10 the National Association fee, and for an ex-
PLANTATION of the item "sundry expenses during
fair" Messrs. VIM. R. Cochran and J. T.
Budd gave the required information in regard
to the first question, and the secretary read
from his books list off the items of expenses
alluded to, after which Mr.. Dean expressed
himself satisfied, remarking that he had asked
the question for the purpose Of securing in
formation for the benefit of the meeting. W
A. Comegys then moved that the report be
referred to an auditing committee to be ap-
pointed by the chairman of the meeting. Mr..
Townsend saw no Recessity for such a COM
mittee, as he had confidence in the gentlemen
composing the board, and believed the report
all right, and that the board had done the
best they could for the interests of the Asso-
citation. The vote was then taken, and Mr..
Comegys' motion prevailed, and Messrs. Com
eggs, Joseph Biggs and George Derrickson
were appointed the committee. On motion OF
VIM. Green, Mr. Dean was added to the COM
mittee.
Mr.. Green, as chairman of the auditing
committee, appointed at the last annual meet
ing, made verbal report that the committee
had carefully examined the vouchers of the
board up to that date-both of their secretary
and treasurer-and had found the. accounts
all correct and satisfactory At the request
of Mr. Dean this report was reduced to wri-
ting and placed in the hands Of the secretary
for preservation.
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Aublit Sales.
PUBLIC SALE
Thursday, l5th0f February, 1877,

commencing at Il o'clock, A. NJ, the follow
ing described Railroad Property, on the East
ern Shore of Maryland, commonly called
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Stlistellanpous advertisements.
The Main Buildings
OF PHILADELPHIA.

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rHE ELEcrIoN o. oFFIcERE.

The other business Of the meeting having
been finished, E. B. Rice moved that the As
sociation go into an election Of officers, which
motion was adopted. and on motion of H. A
Rowland the following tellers were appointed
to hold the election Messrs. H. A. Nowland,
Joseph Biggs and Andrew S. Eliason A
slight opposition made TO two or three of the
members of the board served to make the elee-
tion little more interesting than it would
otherwise have been, but the most perfect good
humor prevailed, and nothing Of an unpleas-
ant nature was said or done on either side.
The result was an almost unanimous re-elec-
ton Of the old board, except that Mr.. Arthur
Johns was chosen in place of Mr.. VIM. Polk,
whose name had been left off of the ticket at
bis own urgent request, thus proving the
hearty endorsement of the actions of the board
by the stockholders and the confidence Of the
latter in them. The polls were opened little
after two O'Clock, and kept open till four dur
ing which time 456 votes were cast. The Off
GERS as newly elected, are:
President-William R. Cochran.
Secretary B. Naudain.
Board Of Managers-E. W. Lockwood,
Martin E. Walker, Edward G.. Fenimore, L.
p Mcdowell, R. A. Cochran, Jr., ]. Il.
Walker, Thos. J. Craven, Daniel w. Corbit,
Arthur Johns.
After the counting Of the votes and the an
nouncing of the result by the chairman The
meeting adjourned, having been one of lhe
most pleasant and quietest of the kind that
could possibly be held.
Alta subsequent meeting Of the board the
time for holding the next annual fair was
fixed for October Sd, 4th and 9TH, 1877.
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Wednesday, Jan. slst.

Senate.-Mr. Hopkins offered resolution
empowering the Committee on Education to
send for persons and papers in reference to
the report Of Charles W. Rowland, Treasurer
of the Del. Association for the education of
colored people. Mr.. Davis from the Com. on
Corporations, reported back the bill in rela-
ton to railroads with an amendment which
was adopted and $50 copies o. the bill order
ed The bill for further supplement to the
charter of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Company was read first and second
time and referred to the Com on Corpora
tions. The Clerk of the House informed the