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Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

The Radical Congressional Convention
OF the Lancaster District met and nomina.
ted Thaddeus Stevens, though more
than four days dead," for reelection to
Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

AGRICULTURAL ExHrBITIoN.-The Del
aware State Agricultural Exhibition and
Fair will be held in Wilmington, on the
II, IS, and 10th days of September. Ar
rangements are being made for the finest
and largest exhibition ever held in our
county. There will be trials of speed be-
tween some of the best horses in the coun-
try.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

Croquet and Chess are among the most
popular amusements in Middletown. Base
ball has fallen into disfavor everywhere,
and very properly, for it is attended with
danger. A contest for the championship
at chess, has been going on for some time
between experts of Odessa and Middle
town. The contest is yet undecided.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29
MIDDLETOWN, DEL.

FOR PRESIDENT,
HORATI0 SEYMOUR.
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
GEN. FRANCIS P. BLAIR,
OF MISSOURI.
PoR DEMOCRATIC ELECTORS.
ANDREW G. GRAY. Of New Castle.
JAMES P. WILD, Of Kent.
WILLIAM A. SCRIBNER, of Sussex
FOR CONGRESS.
Maj. BENJAMIN T. BIGGS.
FOR sHERIFF,
JACOB RICHARDSON,
FOR CORONER.
LAWRENCE PENDEGRASS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SCRIP ron DEL
AwARE.-The commissioner of the General
Land Office has transmitted to Governor
Salisbury of Delaware 1863 pieces of agri-
cultural college scrip issued under the act
of Congress, approved July 2, 1862, and
its supplements. The said scrip embraces
1000 acres, being thefull quota to which
the State is entitled under the law.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

A large number of the friends and
neighbors of Major Biggs, from Middle
town and Odessa, called upon him at his
residence, yesterday evening, to tender to
him their congratulations upon his nomi-
nation for Congress. The party were vc-
ry cordially received and Hospitality enter
tanned by the Major, and after spending
an hour or two in social converse, they
left him, with their best wishes for his
triumphant election.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

HORSE SroLEN.-Mr. George Davis,
residing in the lower part of this county,
had horse stolen from him, some days
since. The thief was arrested and lodged
in New Castle Jail. He acknowledged
taking the horse, but said he did not in
tend to steal him; he merely took him for
a ride.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

St. Peters Roman Catholic Church was
filled to its utmost capacity, on Sunday
morning last to witness the installation of
Thomas A. Becker, as Bishop of the See
of Wilmington.
Archbishop Spaulding, of Baltimore,
was present and led the ceremony. There
were also several clcrgymen from dis
tanee.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-29

Holton Yarnall, carpenter, who resides
at 302 East Fourth street, Wilmington,
fell from the second story window of the
new Hall, in this town, one day last
week, and strained the leaders of his foot.
He has so far recovered as to be able to
walk, and is doingwell.
Eben Cloak, ESQ. of Smyrna, died on
Thursday afternoon of appoplexy. MIR.
Cloak was the oldest, and one of the
wealthiest and most highly respected citi-
zens of that town.-Deldlodrean.
The Forest Presbyterian Sabbath School
of Middletown, propose to make an ex
cursion to the Cool Springs, near Odessa
on Thursday, September 3D., with the
congregation of said Church.
A woods meeting will be held next Sun
day in Mr.. Samuel Roberts woods, neal
Salem Church, Appoquinimink, Hundred
by the Methodist Protestants, Rev. A. 5
Eversole, pastor.
The Academy of this town is still with
out principal Mr.. Newman having re
signed, the Trustees recently elected
gentleman to fill the vacancy, but he ha
declined to accept the position.
Mr.. Brennan, of the FELTON, Hotel, a
Elkton has established brewery.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

MKErfNGs.-The Democratic meetings held
on Saturday evening at Pioneer City. and on
Sunday evening last in this city, were splendid
successes. Too much praise cannot well be
awarded the speakers on both occasions. Be.
side Hon j X. Shafcr, Col. s. A. Merritt. Ma
jor K. E. Foote. Hon. George Alnslie. and
Frank Miller. Esq. OF this place. particular
credit is due Col, Flsurnoy, OF Boise City, whc
in mastery speech. on Sunday evening last,
in this place fairly captured the hearts of the
nearly one thousand people present II was
by far the best meeting of the season, and had
telling effect on election day.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

HIdH LIFE DivoRcE.-Frank Leslie, pub
Usher of Fraak Leslis's Magazine. has sued for
n divorce from his wife. on the ground of her
adultery-ehsrging that she bad prac,iocd the
crime. TO his knowledge. for thirty y~ars- Ra,h.
or too long time TO be considered worthy Of
notice now. In return she. In her defence.
charges him with the same crime. 10 her
knowledge. with thirty wo.acn. Sweet scented
couple. They are Of Eng'sh birth and were
married 10 England, bis name being Henry
Carter q. ;ha. time. but changed TO bis present
one, after becoming citizen Of this country
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12
disquiet ofBlack Republicans generally.
We iollify naucRlu and while we

disquiet ofBlack Republicans generally.
We jollify muohly and while we
cannot join in the lamentations and
shed tears of sorrow with our Radical
brethren in this, their hour of affection,
AS they are relieved of the cares and
|perplexities which would have harassed
them had they been called upon by the
people to FILL the Offices which their souls
longed to possess, we can assure them
that in that quiet retirement, to which
the people consigned them on Monday
last, they will have ample time for,re-
Election, to see the errors of their ways,
and come to the sage and sensible con-
clusion that to the Democracy belongs
Idaho Territory.
Returns, of course, cannot be given
complete, but enough are known for US
to assure our readers that the Democ-
racy have carried their entire ticket.
We give the reported majorities for the
most strongly contested Offices: Sha-
fer, for Delegate, about $50; Foote,
for District Attorney, about $50; Brit
ten, for Sheriff, "a; Donaho, for Asses
sor, II. We hope to be able to give
the official returns, in tabular form, in
our next issue.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

Al tho residence Of the Brides father. by Rev. " m
Roberts August 9th, Ep. 4. X JEWELL 10 Mas AAaY
A. MARKHAM, both Of Idaho City.
Madison. Wisconsin. papers please copy.
Bully for them "a. Is a " Tank but didnt for
get the Printer Ia something good 20 cat. and vie
shared in the pleasures Of the occasion in tho enjoy
meat Of huge wedding cake Hope the table Of tho
happy couple may always do their groaning. from
burdens Of tho klnd. and THAI he and his fair
bride may for friends. fun fodder. Of
which thay have fail share " Better lase Than
never in good action. but better si Is early than
late and HI has started early he always docs with
Anything nc~dlng 10 DO aous by him
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

RIDING ExTRAoRptsAKY.-A young man
named Mowry few days ago, at the Bay View
race track. San Francisco. rode Dol miles in
IL hours and - seconds. for wager of g.. $50
against $4,000. The fassssi mile made during
the ride was 2:o5; the average was 40. Thir.
ty horsss.-halfbreed Califoro.a-were used.
and the rider was but little wear,ed This ia
the longest ride. and the fastest on record.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

editor Of the WORLD we are left partly at the
mercy OF circumstances, aud must crave the
indulgence of our readers for this Issue of the
paper in particular. from the fact Of all in the
establishment having been more or less actively
engaged in election affairs, the whole of Mon.
day last, giving but sae day 10 make up this
issue Of the paper.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

Bro FrRE.-An immense pile Of coal, belong.
ing TO the Union Pacific X. K. Co. near Chey.
enne, caught Ere on the 18th ult, which ex-
tended to large pile Of wood near by, add NIL
was entirely consumed. There were 1900 tons
OF cool and 1000 cords Of wood, valued at
$4,000. The FIRE 10 supposed to have been
spontaneous.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

BORROWED CArrrAL-J. Brumbaek. Rad
ieal Republican candidate for District Ai;or.
ney Of this Judicial District, by some hocvs
pocss arrangement was upon every bogus tick.
ct opposed to the regular Democracy. May
voted Brumbaek unwiiiingly ADD unknowing.y,
who. withou. regard to politics are warm
friends Of Major X, Z. Foo.e. shenanegan.
chicanery and intrigue can't beat The Major.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

ADA COUNTY ELECTION. We have rc-
ceived, by private means, the following returns
OF the late election In Boise Precinct Ada
county: Shafer, about 10 maj, Reub. Robbins.
% mai; J. Miller, %; Prickett, 6; Porter, 4.
The Democratic ticket Ia ahead for oil the 9th.
err Offices.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

JOSH BILLINGS, on preaching, says: a.
ways advise short sermons, especially on hot
Sunday. II Q minister cant strike lilo In Der.
ing forty minutes, 10 has either gotta poor GIN
let or ID boring IN the wrong place.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

TREAcHERY. We learn from authentic
sources that Hill Beachey used every influence
10 bic power for tho defeat Of J. X. Shafer. ID
he (Bsachey) Democrat
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12
Boise County Again Democratic.
THE WHOLE TICKET ELECTED

THE WHO'LL TICkET ELhUIhU
The 10th of August, 1868, is among
the days that were, and the Democracy
of Boise county have every reason to
congratulate themselves on the proud
and glorious victory achieved by them
upon that day; having to battle against
not only their natural enemies, the Rad
ical fanatics, and unprincipled support
ers of the unconstitutional measures OF
a fractional Rump mob, but also having
arrayed against them the riff'raff and
scum of their own party Sorehead, so
called weakened Democrats, who
bolted the regular nominations Of the
Democratic party, not as a matter oi
principle, but for self-interest. The re,
suit is to be priced not only as party
success in the election of the regular
nominees to fill the respective positions
for which they were placed before the
people, but as triumph of principle
over selfinterest, a triumph of r19ht
over tcrong;; and, thank God, it has
taught us who are our friends and who
are not only our enemies, but who are
and have been traitors in our Demo
cratic camp. 1t has developed the
cloven foot in some, and torn the lions
skin from the recreant limbs of others
who have heretofore been honored by
our party, and imposed themselves
upon the people of Idaho as devotees
at the shrine of pure and unauthorized
Democratic principles.
The stability of the Democratic or.
ganization in this Territory has been
severely tested in the late election.
The Radicals left no stone unturned,
be they what they may, that would
promise them the slightest shadow OF
a possibility of sowing the seeds of
discord within our ranks. Money has
been used without stint, promises of
official position made indiscriminately,
and everything done that could appeal
to the passions, prejudices, and personal
and individual preferences, and not to
the reason of the people. But notwith-
standing all that they have done, the
glorious old Democratic party in Boise
county has won new laurels, and has
emerged from the conflict bearing its
banners proudly aloft, bidding defiance
to the combined assaults of Radical
ism, fanaticism, soreheadism, and every
other "ism," emanating from what
source it may; the glad tidings will
fash across the wires to the East, as
surfing our brethren there that Idaho,
Insignificant as she may be, and hay
ing no voice in our national affairs, re-
news her allegiance to the Democratic
faith; that we have not been forgetful
of the past, nor are we unmindful of
the future. We have q right to re-
joice;-to rejoice that the organization
of our party remains intact, that we
have passed through the fire unscathed,
and have successfully resisted all at
tempts of diabolical enemy to disor-
ganize and break up our party in this
county. We have neither the time nor
space to give vent to our feelings Of
jollifcation in this issue, but are proud
to communicate to our friends every
where that the game-cock which has
headed the Democratic tickets in this
Territory ct every election since 1854,
still stands, head and tail up, Growing
victorioasly to the great disgust and
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

THE whole number Of deaths In San Fran
cisco for the month Of June, was 2l3. July
will doubtless increase this number, 40 tho
small pox 10 prevalent in that city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-08-12

NrPPxD.-The following IL local item Of
the Frontier Under, published July 14th, at
Laramie City," Eight dealers In counterfeit
greenbacks put 10 the lock up Saturday"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17
Oxford Co. Agriculture, Fairs.

We publish on the 4,h page. the revised
Prize Lis'. and awarding Committees. Of
the Oxford Co Agriouliusl Society. which
viii hold their Fair az the grounds between
South Paris and Norway village on Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 6.
and s,h.
The West Oxford Agricultural Society
will bold heir Fair at Fryehurg. on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday. Oc,. Is.
10. and 18th We shall publish their Pre-
miums ani comrniiiees nrxtwcck
We hope toe Li.'s will be preserved for
reference, srd that irn,ne dia,e preparations
Tor the Fairs will Re made. Let each one
determine early wha, he will compete for.
and then lay his plans according ly-noi
wait tall harvesting, and see what has
Glanced to grow worthy OF a premium.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17
Canton Items

On Saturday The 4,h lost, tho ice len the
river 81 Canton Point. and on Frids, lOih.
The writer crossed on ncw ,cr, a, the same
place. \ feat. upon authority OF Dr. Cor
nclius Holland. never before performed
within the remembrance Of man. We here
a'th 'abmi, a s,a,caen, Of our own expert
crcc 20 ero,'iny the river.
Sat. 4'h. . \. NJ. crossed on ice; 5P.
NJ. crossed Ia boat; Friday, I0th. \ ".
IN boat 10 \ VI on ucu jcc. t~iec.. Sal,
llih. \. NJ. on new lie; Sal lib. 6P.
VI TO icc 20 De seen in The river The
above is, r"cori new 70 the iahabuau,, Of
his section.
j. Peru, fCu nal G, distant. tho citizen,
report that lights have bccn seen in hog.c
now unaocsP.sd. iorncrly ounod and occu.
pied by Mr' Sarah X Holland The light.
have the peculiarly Of changing from, one
~indo~ to another. ard instantly disappear.
ins ~i;hoo; any visible causr Attempt,
have been made 10 enter tic house and a..
certain the raaso 60 no purpose. IL - ru-
mcied that one man attempted 10 enter and
VA met o, an apPa'i,ion Which par,acd him
home. k'cliuE h,m at every step. leaving
impressions similar 90 what Oh, have been
expected o. muscular mar. having a bar.
roW tooth, permanently fixed 10 b.. great
toe 50 a. to Project forward IA A threaten.
ing manner. lie "a, I,,abirI Tor several
days. Tho subject - siira ting the atien.
ton 4 c'iizcns tor : rsdiu. Of several miles
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17


being confined 10 bis house by sickness.
saw IN his door ari. April 2d sixteen me-.
four hor,cs and saw. which prepared fuel
enough. N few hours. Tor ri, stove. aud
placed the same under cover TO last Till alter
Grant u sworn into tbc Presidential efliee.
The wood va. Gus from hiss wood, hy a
Previous bee
Died. In Hartford. March S1,h. Stephen
lfi'h. aged So YEAR. Trul an honest man
The widow, vh, commcncy,l housrk epinl,
on the same f'rn Whsrr be- liel. - now
surrounded by children and grandchildren.
who must have long seen that temperance
wa. a virtue.
Old experienced Tcn say the flow Of sap.
and the fine chance Tor collecting the same
Wa never surpassed in hi. vicinity.
l.. n B'sser, the popular high school
teaobor. AMI wai.noy un mag. anI wife.
Of tho Baptist church. j,iacd the NeEin
scott Lodge of q OF G r. March 2s,h.
/, - a beautiful SIGHT 90 see friend. % TEN
pcrlnsc use their inAiencc 20 check the
vile train. TO proven, the Youth from falling
AMI TO raise men np from rum : dark doins.
The voters IN this vicinity rejoice iha,
oto OSroRp is heard upon iu,peA ehncnt.
through her faithful Representative. She
il A. strong ia the House as she was in the
6e,d U,RrFoRp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17
Pleasant Gathering.

A Washington correspondent ofihe Levi,-
ton Jourr Al thus allud~s to social occasion
enjoyed at the residence OF our Member Of
Congress. a; Washington.
Ion " edneSday evening. April 1t. Hon.
Sidney Perham gathered in has hospi,ablc
PaTlors = large number Of wanderers from
the Pine Tree State; not TO see. as one
might at tirst imagine. how many April
fools" there were among them bat to give
oil friends. long separated. the pleasure Of
spending 4 social hour IL was not 'fuu
dress par de-; nor vet fashionable Nh
dress party. To obtain entrance there,
ono ueeird neither shou der strap, nor
buttons. tut IL was absolutely necessar,
that you or your wife should have been
residen, Of the 81 Congressional District.
think Maine may well be proud 81 her
representatives here, whether N the Nihtar,
or Civil service noticed amouE them.
many good heads and intelligent faces
bot none ! ike better than our own How.
ard have time TO mention but fc~-
Gen Chss Howard and his beautiful bride.
Hon Horatio King. formerly Of Paris. and
Postmaster General under Buchanan Rev.
Geo X shaw. formerly Of Paris. and Mr
Morrill,. formerly Of Farmington.
lodging from appearances should say
ihs, ever, body had a good time and en-
joyed greatly the evening
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17
Second District.
UNION REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION

The Union Republic ans Of the Second
Congressional District are rsques ted TO
meet in Convention by delegates. at Az.
BUlsN. on "Wednesday. the 9th Lay OF Nav
next. at one o'clock. +. NJ. 90 select two
Delegates 10 represent the District in the
NaiIonsl Union Republican Convention. to
be beld in Chicago, Illinois. on Wednes-
day, the Goth day OF Nav next. for the pur.
pose OF nominating candidates for the office
oil'rcs'dsnt and Vice President OF The Cni-
ted States
The basis Of representation viii be ne fol.
lows: Each CITY, town and plantation. one
delegate; an additional delegate for the frs,
fiiy votes cast tor the Union Republican
candidate for Governor in 1867. and an adj.
ditional delegate for each additional one
hundred votes cast Tor SAID candidate; a
majority fraction of one hundred viii enli,le
to an additional delegate.
CHAS. j TALBOT. !
JAMES L. CLARK. District.
Il. WHITNEY. Z Committee
ROBERT MARTIN.
March. so. 1865.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., Feb. Is. lsGs.
The members nj ,Ls Ir,,;,..l S,.,..
nIc are professionally classified =. follow.
L1,cyeys. fo,fy Cole. ofC,l Err, 6
Dixon. OF Conn B,varI ,rJ s,,i.t...,
OF Del Trurnbur ard Yate. o. m MOI
ton and Hendricks. of h8 Crime. a-d
Harlan. Of lows; Guthrie and D,vi, of
80, SUI e" ''sD - Name
80, '''''"' '' M'. How
- ~ 80, ,',' ''' ,''''', o. MINI.
r., A''
- '' Ne'A
I.g1.t, ''p' OF
80 6. " ''' 'hn N'''.
- ~ sso" "ues'
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49,.
L.. M, C-..u ''' -
IN .c-.t..In gan,
:, ~ ''es'"' MorriA' OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17

WINTER rot only fingers. bot dccidedl,
rests IN 'ha Jap Of Spring The snow OF
the 7'h, Which "is damp a. il, tell hardened
bs tire extreme cold. made good ,Ieighin.,
uP TO Monday, when the sun began to
make some impression upon It. and wheels
were substituted. Notwithstanding the
warmth Of the sun. during the DAY. the
atmosphere continues cold and heczing-a
very d'sagrceable month. thu, far. Wed
ne'day vas warmer, and the appearance !,
now that Spring has fairly set in.
Thursday morning. few hours Of midi
ram last uiEhi. caI,ied off nearly al the
saow-mud aboundinc. air haimy from the
South. ard birds singing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17

ia very interesting Union Sabbath
School meeting was held at tue CongregA
uonal Church. Lev .sion. on Fast day alter
noon. Tie SaPcriH,cndenIs OF the different,
Sabbath choo!s gave statements rcspr citing
the work and exercises o their schools. the
cAt.orvn we're out ia large numbers and
made large choir Of singers. auI a iIrc,ss
from The clergy mAn wery made. The alter
noon OF East day could not be more profit.
ably sPen' than 10y such occasions. aad in
small places. where no religion, service,
arr usually had IN the afternoons. these
Sabbath school unions should be held
Why cannot we have such a union of the
NORWAY and Paris schools at South Pari..
on -ome Saturday aiternoonl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17

tRA man was nearly knocked DOM
Sa'Htday. IN one Of the streets ia Boston .by
brick t'Hos from a house and penetrating
ms ha' 10 MS head 4 grea; many arr
da'l END. ked down by 1ihcr sorts ofbfic,s
'' 'b''r hts which not onl, penetrate their
heads bui a considerable distance toward.
their legs