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County Commissioners.

The Board of County Commissioners were in session
Tuesday and "Wednesday last full Board present.
number of Outpensinns were passed
The following accounts Were passed: Henry Hess,
Collector Fourth district S6.23l %: Eiw IL. Bidde,
Collector Second district SSH 81: Amos Wilson, Col
hector First district. S314 ~: Richard IL Crothers,
Collector Eighth district S34S4 81; William A T"sh,
Collector Sixth district 1903 6S; Samuel IL. Miller.
Collector Third district Sll 2O9 81 Samuel Logan tot
Thus Supervisor Fifth district, S23 Az Andrew Bras-
ton Sr, work road, $50; Samuel Logon, Supervisor
Fifth district. So Il: Robert Mackry, Inspector Fourth
district, 50 10; H. VI. Larzaere paving. 81: Jane. b.
Marrrtt. taking pauper 10 aims house, :. 5O Edward
H. Bddle. insovrEcies for 1876, SS 50 Dr. W C. karS-
ner insolv ences dogs for 1874 and 1875 $40 VI.
N:tnain nsolvenccs dogs for 1874 and 1879 1854
Mrs. Catharne Mearns, plank, SIS 81 Dr. II. H. Nit
chrl plank and work on bridge. sos IS: j. W Oldham,
Superv Fifth district sd 10; n. Z. MIulcy, Treas
Cecil county aims house, ,029 81.
Collectors Bonds approved First district, Amos Will
Second, Edward IL. Bddle: Third Samuel IL Mil
Ter; Fourth, Henry Hess; Fifth, j. Scott Ferguson
Sixth VIM. A. Tosh Seventh, Joseph L. Reynolds
Eighth, Richard ii. Crothers-
The report of the examiners, Nc>srs Moore Gillespie
and Boyle in matter of change of road at Por
ter's Bridge, was taken up and confirmed.
An appropriation of $40 made for bridging Love
run. P"rter's Bridge in the Sixth district.
The appropriation for Cecilon for the year 1876
ordered TO be paid to L. f. Myers for work done i'll the
borough.
Hugh VI. Cameron authorized to straighten the
road Ncy's Corner, in tho Ninth district, at his
expense.
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Delaware College.

The annual commencement exercises of
Delaware College, at Newark, will begin
tomorrow, Sunday, June 18th, at s o'clock,
with Baccalaureate sermon, in the college
oratory, by Rev. VIM. J. Frost, d. D., of
Wilmington. Tuesday June 10Th, at II
O'Clock, annual meeting of the Board of
Trustees; at p. NJ, anniversary Of the
Athenean Literary Society, orations by G.
W. Marshall, A. NJ, NJ. D., and George
Morgan, \. B. Wednesday, June Goth,
commencement exercises; during the morn
ing addresses will be delivered by the mem
bers of the graduating class, also confer
ring Of degrees and awarding of prizes.
At O'Clock a meeting of the Alumni will
be held. In the evening the Delta Phi.
Literary Society will hold their anniver-
sary. Grafton by Hon. Joseph W. Parker.
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Town Commissioners of Charl, stown assuring the
School Commissioners that tier" would be difficulty
in obtaining deed for the lot. The school house
mttee for that district authorized advertise for
proposals 10 build school house in accordanc"
with the specifications presented by Mr.. England.
The trustees of Liberty Grove appeared before the
Board and made statement concerning the condition
OF III" school honS' showing the nrtr-sty for Il
building After discussing the subject referee
10 President EHrrlst, TO report on tn" same.
\ resolution to the effect that the American
arhmetcS he adopted for the Of the public schools
instead of those now i'll use, postponed uut
meeting.
A number of Boards of Trustees were reported
having organized.
The following trustees were appointed: Milton Sent
man. vice Jos. 7. Gather, decllncd VIM Bye vice john
J. Dewitt declined
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Young Peoples Association.

This organization met in its regular
monthly meeting, on Friday evening of
last week. The audience was quite large,
the house being nearly filled. w. J. Jones,
Esq, read very interesting paper on the
"Turco- Russian war; its Aspects in rela
ton to the Religion of the present day"
This was very exhaustive and able resume
Of the subject, and was listened to with
great interest by the audience. Its length,
and our want of space, alone prevents its
publication. Harry c. Iurn read selec-
ton from Mark Twain, and Nellie McKin-
sey sang very pretty little song. The
and steadily growing in popular favor.
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ned to the school, the coming FAN, pro-
vided Mey desire it.

ned to the school, the coming Fall, pro-
vided they desire it.
FESTIVAL.
We understand that the ladies of the NJ.
f. Church, of this place, contemplate hold
ing an ice cream and strawberry festival IN
the basement of said church, on Friday
and Saturday, January 22nd and 23rd; and
that they intend having the room in which
it will be held, tastefully decorated with
evergreen, flowers and national ensigns,
&c, as on former occasions. We can be-
speak for any who may favor it with their
presence, an opportunity of spending
pleasant time. They need not confne
themselves alone to the the pleasures of
the festival, but if they feel like it they can
take Il pleasant sail on the river which is
but short distance from the church. We
also understand that the committee of ar
rangements have decided to allow no beg
ging on the day of the festival, as is gen
orally the case at festivals.
SCHOOL HOUSE.
The Town Commissioners has donated
a half lot of the old fair ground, to the
use of the County School Board, for the
purpose of erecting a new school house on.
This will be much needed improvement,
as the house in which the school is now
held, is in quite dilapidated condition.
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Childrcn's Day.

To morrow will be observed at the NJ. f.
Church, in this town, as Children's Day.
Appropriated services will be held morning
afternoon and evening. The church will
be decorated for the occasion. This, how
ever, will not be the chief feature of the
day, as has heretofore been too much the
case, but the main effort will be directed
towards making the services interesting
and profitable to those attending. This is
rs it should be, for heretofore Children's
day has been great in its floral display, but
positively insignificant in all other respects
"a veritable fleeing show.
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II ELLING the INFALLIBLE FIRE
4 KINDER pays better than digging
for gold" My Agents have some
times made as high as $50 day !!
~ Every family in some entire towns,
even, have bought one-Thousands of
testimonials and diplomas from all parts
of the Union! Six years of use, with
increasing and overwhelming sales
Agents wanted for every unoccupied
Town and County in the States and
Canadas.-Circulars giving full parti-
culars sent on call--A Kinder sent to
any one wishing to become an Agent,
for 80 cents.-Agents receive their ter
ritory free.
Name the paper you saw this advertisement in.
Address r. p. SMITH, Drawer II,
Beloit, Wisconsin.
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School Commissioners.

The Board met Tuesday last all the members
being present.
The minutes of last meeting read and approx ed
Commissioner Biddle reported that he had attended To
the matter of the lot of ground for the Port Herman
school house, and read letter from Mr. Fears, stating
that Col Clay tuu would sell lot for the purpose:
whereupOn it resolved that Mr.. Bidle be author
lied to purchase the lot and advertise for proposals 10
build a school house similar the one in Middle
Neck.
Commissioner England made Il report concerning the
CharesUwn school house, giving specifications for the
same, which adopted by the Board. The trustees
of the school heard in reference the change OF
the lot for the school hous~, aud after consiier-
ton il determined 10 rebuild the lot the
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ROWlandsVilIe Items.
DEATHS.


John Hinson Boyer, worthy colored
citizen of this vicinity, was buried on Sat
urday last, from his late residence, on the
farm of Philip Connor, where he has re
sided, as manager, for number of years.
Margaret E. Caldwell, late of Rowlands-
vile, but recently residing in an insane
asylum near Baltimore, whittier she had
been conveyed by her friends on account
of her being unmanageable, died suddenly
one day this week, and was buried before
her relatives reached the asylum. De-
ceased was about 81 years of age and un-
married.
IMPROVEMENTS.
DR.. r. r.. Crothers is erecting hand
some dwelling a little north of the resi-
dence of DR.. VIM. B. Rowland.
Our enterprising coachmaker, Mr.. Brown,
formerly of Port Deposit, is giving general
satisfaction by the neatness and style of his
work. He lately finished a very handsome
buggy for one of the young bloods of Ris
ing Sun. He also repaired one for DR.. r.
r. Crothers, for which the ladies thank
Mr.. Brown.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Our worthy shoemaker has removed his
shop south of the coachmaker's, to enable
him to reach the base ball ground at an
early hour.
Our young folks have organized Liter
airy Society for the benefit of the NJ. p.
Sabbath School. Reese p. Mcdowell is
President, J. Y. Mccullough, Secretary,
and John Mccullough, Treasurer. The
next meeting will be held in the basement
of the church on the last Saturday night
in June. The following programme will
be carried out: Essays by John McCul-
Tough and A. A. Coale; Solo by S. Y. Hind
man; Trio sung by three young ladies,
accompaniment by Miss DOME Christie on
the organ; Referred Questions will be given
by Geo. M. Christie; Critic for the even
ing, Fannie Christie. A pleasant time is
anticipated.
Base ball arguments and barking ours
disturb the slumbers of our citizens even
until the "wee sma' hours E.
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The Jubilee Singers.

On Wednesday and Thursday nights
next, Goth and 2lst instant, Pollards cele
brated New Orleans Jubilee Singers will
exhibit at Odd Fellows Hall, in their grand
troupe is well known throughout the coun
try, especially in the South and West, as
one of the finest in existence. For three
months past they have been exhibiting in
Baltimore, where they met with unprece-
denied success. Don't forget the dates,
Wednesday and Thursday, June Goth and
21st. Tickets are for sale at Mitchell's.
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After almost week OF dull, rainy
weather, sunshine has come again, and the
corn, oats, potatoes and garden Vegetables,
are doing their best now, particularly if
the grass and weeds are kept down.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. Geo. w. Clifford, who purchased the
Carhart property, near Zion, has commen-
ced improving it by the erection of new
and commodious kitchen. Also, MIR. Jas.
c. Crothers has surprised the kitchen part
of his house with new coat of weather
boarding and new roof, and otherwise
fixing up. Clemson Brown is adding to
his property large new wood house, with
smoke house attached; and numerous other
Improvements that have been heretofore
noticed go to show that the old 9th district
is not behind in the way of improvements.
SERIOUS LOSS.
Mr.. Cornelious Barrett, who farms the
DR.. Mitchell property, near this place, lost
very valuable COW on last Sunday evening.
The COW gave birth to a fine calf the day
previous, and seemed to be all right on
Sunday morning, but towards noon she
got down and their very best efforts to..save
ler awaited HOIuluS. Also Oh Lne same
evening Mr.. II. II. Duyckinck met with
considerable loss in the way of sheep,
having had II killed and wounded together
in one night. Our informent tells us that
two of the dogs were seriously disabled by
a man who lives near the field in which
the sheep were pasterng. Unfortunate that
they were not only almost, but entirely,
disabled; for there are too many worthless
ours running about the country, and men
who own dogs and cannot keep them at
home, should, according to our way of
thinking, have them dispatched instantly.
THE TEMPERANCE TIDAL WAVE
has at last reached the Brick. Mr.. II. L.
Agnew held forth on last Wednesday eve
ming, for the first, there being considerable
interest manifested, particularly among
the Good Templars, in the cause of their
downfallen bretheren. 1t was deemed best
to continue their meetings every evening
during the week. Mr.. Agnew's address
was simply a recipal of his own experience,
and very good, but not in our opinion cal
culated to awaken much interest in the
outside world. He, however, very mod
estly took his excuse as being merely worn
out in the work, and promises us more and
better speakers hereafter. Should an in
terest be awakened in this community, like
unto other places, our friends coming in
from distance will hardly know that this
really is the BRICK.
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The Cecil House, at Charestown, kept
by Valentine Algard, was burglariously
entered, on Sunday night and money to
dollars stolen. The thieves effected an
entrance by forcing the back window, and
a general overhauling of the lower floor
ensued. No clue to the thieves has been
obtained.
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Port Deposit Items.
RUNAWAY.

On last Friday, pair of horses belong
ing to a gentleman living near North East,
got frightened at the steam from Mr.. J. J.
Bucks mills, and ran up Cedar street, near
Mr. Bucks residence, when both front
wheels came off and they were stopped
by some one on the road. Fortunately, no
damage was done. The wheels were put
on, and the gentleman returned home. A
good many children were playing in the
street, and it is a wonder that some were
not injured.
PIC MIC.
The Sunday School of the NJ. f. Church
will have their annual picnic, on Tuesday,
June 81, at Spesutia Island. The commit
tee has chartered one of the Susquehanna
Steam Tow Co.'S boats for the occasion.
The company leave at A. NJ, and will re-
turn early in the evening. Invitations
have been given to the Presbyterian, Epis-
copal and Catholic Sabbath Schools to
unite with them in day of pleasure
Some of the young people of the town and
country had picnic at Roberts Island,
Wednesday, June 18th. The day was
pleasant, and all enjoyed themselves.
BITTEN BY A DOG.
Howard Pugh, son Of Hon. Joseph B.
Pugh, and Mary Brown, daughter of Mr..
r. NJ. Brown, were bitten by Mr.. John r.
Bonds dog, Monday afternoon. Howard
on the arm and Mary on the thigh, but
neither of them were injured much. Some
children are in the habit of teazing the
the dog, and he took his spite out on them
ACCIDENT.
Ephraim Cornish's horse broke through
the bridge, near the burnt hotel, Tuesday
morning, and came very near breaking his
leg. After cutting some planks, the driver
with the assistance of several men, lifted
him from his uncomfortable position.
CHANGE OF TINE.
We have some change in the running of
trains. The train heretofore leaving at
1.5O p. NJ, now leaves at 1.30 p. NJ. The
train that arrived here at TO- so A. NJ, ar
rives at 1925 A. n. No other changes on
the branch road.
PROF. PoLLARD's JUBILEE SINGERS
favor our town with an entertainment,
Tuesday evening, June 10Th. From their
reputation, they will, and should, have
full house. All that have attended their
concert, speak very highly Of them.
RETURNED.
Mr.. John r. Bond, senior partner of the
firm of Messrs. Bond, Bro. & Co., has re-
turned home from the West, looking after
the interest of his firm. The scarcity of
rain has prevented a rise in North West
ern rivers, and no logs have come to market.
If none should come soon, the prospect is
that lumber will make an advance.
THIEVES
broke into the saloon of Mr.. John Long,
Monday night, helped themselves to liquor,
pocketed one or two dollars in money, and
left. They were inexperienced hands at
the business, and used something like
jack knife to cut through the door, 1t is
supposed they were dry, and wanted liquor
worse than money, as they left as much
if not more than they took with them.
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HIRES ROOT BEER PACKAGE

i Ahl3c u SdliouS VI Deer
AVA % cents; mai from Gipsissewa Sarsaparilla
Dandt lion and other Medical roots. delicious beyer-
age, possessing properties which will change any NOR
bid action of the stomach liver and Kidneys and keep
them in healthy condition, promoting strength and
yigor. To farmers and laborng it is indispensable
IN warding oil the effects of heat and prostraon dur
ing the Summer months. Manufactured only by C. E.
Hires, Wholesale Botanic Druggist No. Letiiia st ,
Philadelphia. Ask your druggist Tor it.
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North East Items.
EXCHANGE OF PULPITS,


On last Sabbath, Rev. Joseph Dare, of
Elk Neck, and Rev. J. A. B. Wilson, of
this place, exchanged pulpits, morning and
evening. The old adage is, "a change of
pastor is good for lambs"
DEATHS.
On Thursday 18th inst, Mr. JOS Keith
ley, a resident of this vicinity, died. Cause
of death, extreme old age. Mrs. E. P.
Lowe, an aged and respectable lady of this
town, died on Saturday night last. Mrs.
Lowe was severely afflicted for some time
with paralysis and hemorrhases. The
funeral took place on the 18th inst,
attended by large concourse of relatives
and friends. Rev. J. A. b. Wilson preach
ed very impressive sermon on the occasion,
from that beautiful text recorded in 1st
Thessalonians, iv, IA. Miss Matty West
presided at the organ, which discoursed
funeral dirse with that solemnity betitting
the occasion.
FESTIVAL.
The NJ. Z. Sabbath School held a
strawberry festival, on Thursday, the 18th
inst. Proceeds to be appropriated in re-
freshments for the children on the 4th of
July.
NEW EARN.
On Tuesday last, Mr.. d. NJ. Mcdaniel
raised a commodious barn on his already
much improved farm, adjoining his "Shady
Beach :" farm and residence. We say resi-
dence, because we understand he takes
possession next week.
ACCIDENT.
On Monday last, Mr.. Henry Fry, an
employee of Mr.. Chas. Cooper, at Gilpin's
Falls, got his hand caught between two cog
wheels, crushing hand and arm to such an
extent as to render amputation Just below
the elbow Indispensable. Drs. Housekeep
er and Mearns performed the surgical
operation.
CHICKEN DESTROYER.
The latest agony amongst fowls was that
with Mr.. A. Fout's, of this place, who had
a fine brood of young chicks, which was
gradually disappearing. To learn the
cause, Mr.. F. examined the coop, where
he found huge bullfrog with sides like a
bellows. On applying the knife, he soon
found where the young chickens were de-
posted.
HEADINGS.
Mr.. J. Albert Whitelock will read at the
literary entertainment to be given by the Aid
Society of the NJ. E. Church, Friday June
22nd, in the lecture room. His selections
are varied, and calculated to please those
who may attend. A cordial invitation
is extended to all to be present.
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DIED..

Baltimore, on June 10th,
at the residence of her sonin law, w. c..
Barnes, SUSAN J. THOMAS, relict of the
late Joseph r. Thomas, in the 62nd year
of her age.
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CharlestOwn Items.
RELIGIOUS.

The Rev. Alfred Scott, son of the Bishop,
and Professor in the Wesleyan Female
College, Wilmington, Del, preached two
plain and practical sermons, in the nj. E.
Church, of this place, on last Sabbath,
afternoon and night.
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RELIGIOUS.

Rev. J. A. B. Wilson, pastor at North
East NJ. f. Church, preached at this place,
Harris NJ. E. Church, on Sunday, June
10th. He preached an excellent sermon,
and we would like to have him with us
soon again.
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rs JOHN B. MEYER has again COM
menced the Tailoring Business, at his resi-
dence on West Main street, IN Elkton, and
would ask the patronage of his old friends
and customers. A neat and good fit guar
anteed. Also, Cleaning and Securing Of
Garments done at moderate rates.
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- - CT

c8 Mrs. NELSON has again returned
from the city with another large assort-
ment of Hats and Millinery Goods in gen
eral, and full line of Ladies' Dress Suits
of all kinds, cheaper than ever. Come and
see for yourself. All the latest styles of
Lace Bibs and Ruffs for boys and girls.
Also, Ladies' Underwear of all kinds, at
the lowest prices.
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Is For Sale, 900 lbs. Prime Country
Lard, at 12I cents per pound by the can.
MCCRERY & BoULpEN.
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- Ladies' Silk Sun Umbrellas, very
cheap. Fans i'll variety. Prices to suit, at
MCCRERY d BoULDEN's.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TYR. j. Ill. LAMAR,

OFFERS HIS PROFESSION SERVICES to the citizens
of Ekt0n and vicinity.
ohce-at his residence Main street opposite the
Mstho list church. June l6-ly
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Elk Neck Items.
DEATH,

Mrs. Sarah Thackery, wife of Robert
Thackery, deceased, formerly resident of
this place for number of years, died at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Moore,
in Baltimore, on the morning of the 11th.
She was buried here in the Rivervew ceme-
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SCHOOL.
The Public School in this place, number

The Public School in this place, number
ing sixty some pupils, has been under the
charge of Mr.. Geo. S. Mattingly, of st.
Mary's county, Md, since September last,
with Miss Jamie klllough, of Lancaster
county, Pa, as his very competent Assist
ant by their mode of governing the school,
and their naturally social nature, have
won the confidence and high regard of
both patrons and pupils; and, although
they are compelled to apply the rod of cor
rection occasionally, their kind treatment
in school has won for them the affection of
the scholars. We believe it is the desire
of all concerned that they should be retur-
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Ii. M. House Items.
FINE,

After almost week of dull, rainy
weather, sunshine has come again, and the
corn, oats, potatoes, and garden Vegetables,
are doing their best now, particularly if
the grass and weeds are kept down.
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- Full assortment of Ladies', Misses,
and Children's Shoes, at prices which defy
competition, for sale by
MCCRERY & BoULDEN.
Us For Fine Groceries, cheap for cash,
go to MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.
rs -Spring and Summer Cassimeres clos
ing out cheap, at MCCRERy Il BoULDEN's.
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BEAN AGENT is wanted for this county for the sale
of the E"IfLH Soid Ink Pen for writing indelliby
paper ETC. without the of fluid liquid ink of any
kind Refrrenc--the Editor Of this paper, who has
one IN ne Address j. X. HAWKINS, 2222 Madison
Square, Philadelphia, Pa
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On last Sabbath, Rev. Joseph Dare, of
Elk Neck, and Rev. J. A. B. Wilson, of
this place, exchanged pulpits, morning and
evening. The old adage is, "a change of
pastor is good for lambs"
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NAMES OF THE KILLED

THE CAUSE OF THE DISASTER
cannot be definitely known until an official
Investigation is had. 1t is said, however
that those in charge of the excursion train
were not entitled to the road and are re-
sponSibe for the accident.