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Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
inequality and Excessive Pressure Of
Bank Taxes.

inequality and Excessive Pressure OF
Bank Taxes.
Our reporter called on the officers Of
several banks this morning, and from
them learned that the tax on the larger
banks amounted to from $500 TO 81 500
per day. This tax was so Onerous that
it completely walled ia the efforts Of the
bank officers. If any large amount Of
the redundant currency should be on
deposit for safe-keepiDg on the part OF
the owners, the bank stockholders we're
compelled to pay tax upon it, without
having any opportunity Of using it,
Again, should holder Of large guam
tity Of gold place the precious metal in
the bank on deposit, merely for safe
keeping. the bank was compelled to pay
tax without realizing anything from it.
Should the banks officers be desirous
of increasing reserve for the purpose
Of resuming specie payments, their
efforts were retarded by the enormous
tax that was imposed upon them. and
thus an obstacle was put in the way Of
effeeting what is considered to be de-
sirable result. With the present tax
on capital, amounting to about 5 per
cent, several of the larger banks had
contemplated reduction Of their capital
from 40 to so per cent, as the only
safeguard against serious injuries, if
Dot bankruptcy With the rate Of dis
count fully two per cent. below the rate
allowed BY Law, the banks had no op-
portunity Of earning money sufficient to
pay the taxes and current expenses.
neu TUG taA n as I1iSt - ffeeteeSsSe73ea ae
willingly complied with as war mea-
sure, but now so long after the war had
ended, and business reduced in conse-
quence to less volume, requiring the
use of less money, some consideration
was deemed necessary in order to save
the banks from actual ruin. and this
subject was to be brought fully before
the meeting tomorrow Commercial
Advertiser, Dec 18th, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
LARGE Public Sale |

THE SUBSCRIBER, INTENDING TO
quit farming, will offer at Public Vendue, on
the farm where be now resides, one mile
South ofthe village of St. Georges, New Cas-
tie county, Delaware, on
Monday, 10Th day of Feb'y, 1877,
at 10 clock, A NJ, the following stock and
farming utensils;
l3 HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS,
among which are some superior drivers, and
four Mares, heavy with foal. Also, a very
stylish Pony, suitable for Phaton.
IA HEAD OF CATTLE.
Nine head of Fine Mich Cows, coming into
profit, Fine Durham Bull, Yokes of we'll
broken Oxen, IA head of Shoats and Pigs
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Farm Wagons, Peach Beds, Horse
Rake, ! Sloner Grain Drill, Corn Shelter,
Van Wrinkle Fan, Peach Ladders, long Lad
der-25 feet, four-horse Pennington Reaper
been used but one season, Kirby Mower
also in use but one season, l Y ork Carriage,
set of Single Harness, l set of Double Har-
ness, set of Double Harness, 4 sets of Wagon
Harness Plows, Cultivators, Harrows, Shov-
els, lopautSi EoIhS, OedIsi anu MI AHe dEtlcles
TO be found on well stocked farm.
5000 lbs Of Pork-Hams Dc Shoulders.
(ihe latter Sugar-Cured. Household and
Kitchen Furniture. Also, a lot of Prime
Glover Hay.
TERMS OF SALE:-For all purchases of
twenty dollars and under the cash will be re-
quired for all purchases above twenty dol
lars credit of Seven Months will be given by
the purchaser giving a note, with interest ad-
ded, and payable in bank, with approved en-
dorser. Five per cent. off for cash.
feb l3-ts A. G OSBORNE.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
PUBLIC SALE.

The Subscriber having rented the farm on
the road leading from Warwick to Cecilton.
will sell at public sale, on Tuesday the 20lh
day of February, at Il o'clock, six head of
horses-good workers and drivers; one pair
Of mules; three colts, two years old next
Spring; one Devon bull, two years old next
Spring; eight head Of good milch cows;
eighteen head of sheep one farm wagon
one mill wagon; one no-top buggy; one steel
tooth rake; one Buckeye mower; ploughs
harrows, cultivator, plough gears, wagon
harness, ETC., etc.
Terms Of Sale "A II sums over Ten Dollars
credit Of ten months will be given by the
purchaser giving his note with approved Sc
curity, payable al Inc CIIIZeus NATIONAL Bunk
of Middletown, Delaware. Any person fail
ing to comply with the above terms will be
held responsible for all losses on second sale.
feb 3-tf W. 7. BEEKS.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

DELAWARE MARRIAGES "A bill has
been introduced in the Delaware Legis-
lature proposing restriction on mar
riages. It euacts that where both part
les, or the bride alone, are residents Of
that State they shall be guilty Of mis-
demea6or if they leave the State for
the purpuse Of being married beyond
its limits. This remarkable prohibition
may lead to serious embarrassmeDts.
Delaware is 50 small State that May
and Bennett could not find it when
seeking a CORY battlefield within its
limits. Such may be the case with
giddy young Delawareans inclined to
matrimony. They may not know when
they are outside the gallant little Com
monweslth. But this difficulty might
be remedied by fencing in the State
Yet in that case when the parties once
escape the bounds and marry they may
never return again. Thus Delaware
would lose present population and Of
course the outcome Of those who depart
.Baltimaore Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
Berkshires for Sale.

now have on hand choice liiiers of Thor
ough-bred Pigs from my prize winning sows,
Betsey, Lady Crow and Lady Brunette.
These sows have always taken the first
prizes over all other competition, whenever
exhibited.
The pigs are sired by my celebrated hog
SAUC0N LAD, JR. Pigs, six weeks old, S. !;
two months, Sc Older stock for sale.
Also, lot of Good Sheep for sale, or to let
out on shares.
RI. NAUDAIN,
ieb3-2t Two miles South Of Middletown. Del.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
FOR SALE.

A HANDSOME BRICK RESIDENCE locat-
IA ed on the corner of Main and Scott Sts.,
Middletown, Delaware, only one sqsare 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 eonvenienees 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 residence. An
office attached TO the house, together with its
convenient location, makes it rticularly
suitable for broker, lawyer, physician or
other professional man.
1t will be offered for sale until January lst,
1877, when, il not sold, it will be for rent.
Possession given at once.
For further information apply 10 JOHN A.
REYNOLDS, or on the premises TO
dec 2-tf ]. B. FENIM0RE.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

Gen. Miles. with about three hundred
infantry, gained signal victory over
about 800 Cbeyennes and Ogall-
alias, under Crazy Horse. on the 9Th Of
January, on Tongue river, Montana.
The battle lasted for FIVE hours, heavy
snow storm prevailing during part Of
the time. The less of the Indians was
very severe, many Of the positions from
which they were driven being found
covered with blood Gen. Miles lost
four men killed and six wounded.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
Our Washington Letter.

Congressional Proceedings-Electoral Com
mission-Dstricf Police Board-True In
wardness of the Pension 0fice-Chaudler's
B -A3.eennl-A- -Little Dodge of the
Freedman's Bank People-Wells, Of Lou
isiana-Theatrical- Notes, etc.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

The amendment to the Act in rela-
ton to the advertising of Sheriff. 8 sales,
recently passed by the Legislature,
meets with general approval. Its good
effects are already perceptible in the
distribution of the SheriF's advertise
ments in the several papers according
to the selection Of the debtors. This is
just as it should be, and the law is bet
ter than it has ever been before. To
allow the interested debtor no say what
ever in the matter Of the sale Of bis
own property. was as unfair as to COM
pei the sheriff to advertise al sales of
in one paper.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
Bubble Sales.
PUBLIC SALE.


The Subscriber intending TO discontinue
farming, will sell at Public Sale on the
Georges Point Farm" IN Middle Neck, on
MONDAY. February 12th. 1877,
the following property, viz: i I head horses,
among which are several very fine drivers
two pair of extra mules 8 wears old forty
head Of caltlp, including ten head of superior
Mich Cows-ihey will all he in profit soon
ore yoke of oxen one year old grade Dur
ham bull one yearling grade Durham bull
balance young cattle including several high
grade heiiers. and among the lot are twelve
head Of York Stale heifers, purchased for
dairy purposes fifty head of superior stock
ewes-in lamb by Shropshire and Southdown
bucks; four brood sows, twenty-one shoats
and twenty-seven pigs.
Farming Implements and Miscellaneous
articles
Three farm wagons-two nearly new ore
OK cart; one mill wagon; one Woods self
rake reaper; one Mccormick do reaper; one
do mower; two Stoner horse rakes; one roll
ler-neR one baud corn-shelIer-new one
Smith do; ] Pelton ten horse power--in good
order; one grain fan /; two Hamilton phos-
phate drills-nearly new one post borer;
one circular wood saw one cross-cut saw
large lot of plows, consisting of Pratt's, Da-
Wis, Moores, Concave, Wiley's and Peacock's;
two Jersey gang plows; seven cullivators;
three twin harrows one harrow single,
double and three-horse trees spades, shovels
hoes and forks; wagon and plow harness.
brides and collars-all in good order; one
falling-top hnggy-nearlv new made bY Cox
4 Bro; one do in good order; one set single
harness one sci double harness-have been
used but very few times.
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
consisting of chairs, tables, carpets, earthern,
Tin and queensware one new Regulator No
COOK stove, etc., etc.
5000 lbs. OF PORK
hams, sides and shoulders by the 100 pounds
one eighteen feet batteau; lot Of stool dgcks
in good order; one new shad net; one Ches-
apeake Bay duck dog "Don''-good retriever.
Tenant'sright, ,one-half interest in eighty acres
wheat, seeded, aud many other articles 10 nu-
merous to mention.
Terms Of Sale All sums $50 aud under,
cash over that amount a credit of 9 months
will be given by the purchaser giving banka-
ble note with approved endorser. interest ad-
ded, payable at ElktOn, or Middletown Ma
tiOnal Bank No goods to be removed until
conditions Of sale are complied with Sale
positive and without reserve, and TO COM
menee at 10 clock, A. NJ, sharp.
BEN. NJ. CRAWFORD, JR
S. u. ENos, Aucii0neer. feb 3-ts
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

MR. SENATOR RAYS dog bill, now
pending before the Legislature, has a
good many advocates in this cOmmuni
ty. Men engaged in raising stock, aud
especially sheep, will favor almost any
good act that will provide for the de-
structiOn of the droves of worthless ours
which run over the country, belonging
to nobody when the assessor is at hand,
worrying their stock, killing poultry
and often sheep. Although the bill bas
been laying upon our table for some
days, we have not yet taken time to
give it an examination.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
Arp Goods, Groceries, &t.
S. M. Reynolds,
COCHRAN SQUARE.

The practical solution of the late political
complications has had beneficial influence
upon business and goods Of all kinds are now
advancing in prices.
Now is the time for prudent and .economi-
cal housekeepers to lay in their supplies and
save money.
We shall offer during the next fhirtr-days
full lines of all The leading makes Of blearhed
and unbleaehed musliHs, at slight advance
on last years prices.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

talking about, and we are not altogether
certain that be was not right in saying
that Wells did not have single honest
friend
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

Closing Out Sale of Fall & VIM
ter Goods at greatly reduced prices
will commence February lst, and
continue until April lst or until
there is any demand for that kind
Of property.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
For Sale.

An Evans & Watson Fire Proof Safe in
excellent order. Also, Secretary and Book
case. These articles will be sold cheap, as the
owner has no further nse for them.
feb 3-if TRANSCRIPT OFFICE.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
Valuable Personal Property !
win be sold on the premises of the late
John Townsend,
NEAR TOWNSEND. DEL.
On Wednesday. february 21st. 1877
sHEAD OF HORSES,
(sOme of them very fine drivers),
IPaIr Of Mules. 1 Devon null.


(some of them very fine drivers,
4 Pair Of Mules, 1 Devon Bull.
pair of fine Work Oxen, Z fine Mich Cows.
(some of them had calves this winfer-others
will have calves in the spring), three years
old Heifers, 10 head of Large Shoats-good
breeds, Family Double Carriage, York
Carriage, l Buggy, all good and in good
order, farm wagons, peach wagon, horse
cart, Kirby reaper and mower combined,
l steel-tooth rake, drill with phosphate at
tachment, Van Wrinkle fan, / saddle.
sleigh, plows, harrows, cuItivators, scythp
and grain cradle, grub scythes, shovels,
spades, forks, chains, carriage harness, double
and single, wagon harness, plow gears, bEi-
dies, collars, and Roller.
Twenty-Five acres of Wheat, seeded the
wheat to be threshed on the premises, and the
straw to be left on the premises
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Three cook stoves FIRST rate), sitting room
and parlor stoves, some burning wood, others
burning coal, a large lot Of farming tools and
fixtures too numerous TO mention Several
tons ofprime No. Timothy Hay, Early Rose
Potatoes, fine lot Of Meat first qualiiyl, TO
be sold by the pound. Sale to commence at
10 o'clock, sharp.
The conditions of the sale are as follows
All sums Of Ten Dollars and upwards, Seven
Months credit will be given to the purchaser
by his giving, at the option of the Admins
traitor, a note or bond, with interest added
from the day of SALE and also such security as
said administrator may see proper TO accept,
and no goods TO be removed until the condi-
tions are complied with, and any person fall
ing 10 comply will be compelled to pay any
loss that may accrue to the administrator by
the second sale.
SAMUEL TOWNSEND,
Administrator of the late John Townsend.
W. A. HUKILL, Auctioneer
Townsend, Del, Jan. 26, 1877. It's
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
PUBLIC SALE.

THURSDAY, FEB Y %, 1877,
the following described property, tO-wit;
II HEAD OF SUPERIOR HORSES.
YOUNG AND SOUND.
No. Lee, perfect family horse in every
respect, years old.
No. 2-Butcher, good horse for all pur-
poses, years old.
No. 3-Miniie, handsome bay mare fitted
for either road or farm, years old.
No. 4-Dexier, bay horse of great endur-
ance, handy every where, years old
No 5-Bell, black Hambletonian mare,
coming years old, fine size and very gentle !;
her dam a Star mare.
No. 6-Jenny, bay mare, fine size, very
stylish, fearless of locomotive, and No
road mare, years old.
No. Brown Horse Dan, coming years
old, good farm horse.
No, s-Clara, thoroughbred mare of Mes
senger stock, fine size and a superior brood
mare.
No. 9-Carbon, roam horse, years old, a
good driver, would learn TO trot fast; very
gentle.
No. lO-Nina, bay mare, years old. No.
l road mare.
No. ll-Lucy, bay mare, years old, fine
worker and brood mare.
No. I2-Pony, suitable for children, very
gentle and good hack.
No. l3-Three Hambletonan Colts, coming
years old. One yearling. All very fine
and worthy the attention of horsemen
No 1.-two pair of large and well broken
Mules, six and nine years old
One Eleventh interest in the Hambletouian
Stallion Liberty.
8 HEAD OF DURHAM COWS,
Large and Fine Mixers.
8 SUPERIOR HEIFERS.
Of same stock all with calf by thoroughbred
Bulls.
IA LARGE SHOATS,
Jersey-Red Stock
Family Carriage, in good order; l York
Wagon, nearly new Double and Single Har-
ness Large Sleigh; Track Sllky; 2
lron-Axl Wagons Orchard Wagon, near
ly new Peachbody and Springs Market
Wagon Jaeger Wagon l Horse Cart and
Harness; Peach Cutler; large lot of har-
ness and farming implements Of all kinds
Large lot of Household and Kitchen Fur
niture. Ten Shares of Agricultural l. Pomo-
logical Association Stock. Thirteen Shares
Of Delmarva Stock
TERMS :-All sums of $40 and under,
cash over that amount a credit of Eight
Months will be given on note with approved
endOrser. WM. R & G. P. COCHRAN.
feb lots Adminis;rators.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

among which is one Horse years old, and
good driver; one good work Horse; three
Colts-one two and three years old, respec-
lively, this coming Spring, and one pair of
good work Mules twelve head Of Cattle, con-
sisting of Mich Cows, part of which will
soon lie in profit; four young Cattle; one
Yoke of very superior Work Oxen; head
Of Sheep l extra Brood Sow and Shoats.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Family Carriage and Harness, Farm
Wagon and Harness, | Roller, l Feed Cutter,
and a general line of farming implements,
such as Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Shovels,
Spades, Hoes Forks, Plow Gears, Brides,
Collars, etc. besides many small articles not
mentioned. Also, Washing Machine.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and
under Cash all over that amount a credit Of
Seven Months will be given to the purchaser
by giving a note or bond, with approved
security. JOHN 7. COOPER,
W. A. HUKlLL, Auctioneer.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

IMPROVEMENTS ON THE DELAWARE.
The House Committee. on Monday.
agreed to recommend the following ap-
preparations for the Delaware river:
Harbor at Wilmington, $4,000
Ice Harbor at Chester, 800
Delaware river below Petty's Island, $4,000
There still remains the following in
expended balances of river and barbor
appropriations for the present fiscal
year:
Lewes Pier, $2s,000
New Castle Harbor, $4,000
Wilmington, $4,000
Chester Harbor, 1900
Delaware river below Petty's Island, 5000
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10

HAY I! HAYl
A lot Of Prime Timothy Hay for sale, by
the ton Apply to
feb loft WM. R. COCHRAN.
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
S3tlu advertisements.
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber having rented his farm, will
sell at his residence, in Thoroughfare Neck,
On TUESDAY, February 2Oth, 1877,
His entire stock and farming utensils, tO-wit ;
HEAD OF HORSES, MULES
AND COLTS,
Middletown transcript., 1877-02-10
Fine UnbleaOhed Shirtings.

Laconia L, A. Lawrence L L. 4-4: Pen
Perell R, A Nashua R, A.; Boston, a
Feqoo' a. -
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-30
Application for Patent
TO THE W"ILLIAMSBURGn MINE,
NJ. Oh.
u. S. LAND OFFICE,
EUREKA. Nav, May |, 1877.

L. S. LAND OFFICE,
EUaEgs. Nav, May /. 1877.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAI
~ samuel Cooper, A. Benedict, L.. A
iiail and X. 7. Mcdaniel, whose Postofice ad,
dress is Eureka. New, have this day filed
their application for a patent for fifteen hum
dred l,oOOl linear feet OF tho WiliinmsburyS
mine or vein bearing silver, with surfacl
ground two hundred 900 feot ia width, sitM
ate, lying and being in Eureka Mining dis
trict, county Of Eureka and State of Nevada
ard known and designated by the field notes
and official plat ON file in this otiico as lot No,
III.
The exterior boundaries Of said lot No.
being as follows, to-wit:
Variation l61 Dig. east.
Commencing AT II post marked Ne. /, u. s
survey No. III, whence the flagstaff in tho
town Of Eureka bears :. 10 DIX. 50 mn. h.
9,7id IT,, the highest point Of Ruby Hill No. |
bears 5. . Dig. 90 min. W, SOL f.. post
No. l. Y. ). survey No. 81. ~Buliwhacker lode
bears n. Is dg. b min. W.. 30 $40 it.. and the.
main shaft upon this lode bears 5. S9A Dig .
h., 30i DO IT.; thence running LIST course )
7S9 dg. T., LOO f., TO post marked No. 2, L.
) survey NJ. liz. thence running I'd course
;. ia dg. ", 40 IT.. to post marked No. 3.
U. >. survey No. III; thence Sd course n.
7s9 ds. W.. l,,V0 H., 10 post mark d No. 4.
l.. 5. survey No, III: this post stands on the,
southeastern boundary OF survey No. 81, Bull
wiaekor lode: thence 18th course n. 81 Dig. h.,
l0i IT,, to post marked No. b, U. 5. survey No.
III, the same bong post No. 2 OF said survey.
No. oil; thence 9th course n. "a dx. W.
l02 30 f., to post marked No. q, U. 5. sur
vey No. liz; thence 9th course N. liH Dig.
l.. 81 2-l0 IT., to post No. |, tho place of be-
ginning containing d IS 100 acres.
This claim is bounded sn the west by the
B~uiiwhacker mine.
The location Of this mine is duly recorded
in the Recorders office of Eureka Minins
District On page 81 in Book Il vi tho Eureka
District Mining Records.
10 ~ a A 80 nIa.p.,.- 49,
portion Of said Miiliamsburgh mine, or said
mining ground, as hereinbefore described,
are required 80 file their adverse claim with
the Register Of the United states Land Office
atEureka. in the State OF Nevada. durins
tho sixty days period OF publication hereof.
or they will be barred by virtus Of the provis-
my2-B0d ID. b. IMMEL, Register.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-30
Application to Disincorpo,ate.

VpPuS~"~s ~ ~eOs
TN THE MATTER OF THE APPLI-
j cation Of the Meeamoras Mining and
amelting Company to dissolve and disincor-
p~orato.-Notice is hereby given, that the
Mctamoras Mining and Smelling Company, a
corporation formed under the law Of the
State of Nevada, has presented to the Hon.
+. w. Cole, District J udge of the Sixth udi-
cial District. in and for Eureka county, State
Of Nevada, q petition praying to be allowed
to disincorporate and dissolve, and that
Saturday, the 25th day Of Aug ss,
A. D. 1877, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, or rs
soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, has
been appointed as the time, and the Court
room of said Court in Eureka, Nevada, as
the. place at which the said application is to
be heard.
In witness whereof. l have h~ereunto set my
hand and aft xed the seal of the District
Cosrt aforesaid. this 22d day Of June. A. D.
1877.
.%fsEAL.] +. II. HARMON, Clerk.
By L. MoLISRLLf, Deputy Clerk.
je23-law8w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-06-30
DeHnuuent Notice.

NOTICE.
ITO SAM'L j. BEEBE AND SHERIDAz
you arc hereby notified that the under
signed co-owne with you in the original Local
tien or claim known as the Manhattan
Mine," containing gold, silver and other met.
ais, situated in Eureka Mining District, on the
western slope Of Prospect Mountain, and
which is duly recorded in Book Sd" page
.'6S" of the Records of said Eureka Mining
District, having performed the work and
made the expenditures on said mine as re-
quired by Act of Congress, May 10, 1872, for
the years 1875 and 1876, and that your respec-
tive parts of the costs, and amounts of such
work and expenditures, are as follows, to wit:
ON MANHATTAN MINING co.
Sam'l J. Beebe and Mr.. Sheridan for
the years:
1875, on 800 feet a $40 per 100 feet...... $50 90
1876, on 500 feet g $40 per lOO feet $500. 80 90
Which sum must be paid to the under.
signed within one hundred and eighty days
from the first publication of this notice. or
your interest in said mine shall be forfeited
forever after. A record of such work being
performed by the undersigned, can be seen
by applying to NJ. q. C~avanaugh, the Mining
Recorder Of Eureka District.
HENRY T.. STIMLER.
Belmont. March %. 1877, mh3l-S0d