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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

A Maine Mans Experience in the south.
The Bangor Whig publishes extracts from
an interesting letter concerning the adven-
lures of Mr.. S. S. Gardiner, who was at one
time student in Bangor Theological Semin-
ary, afterwards soldier in one of our Maine
regiments and an officer of the Freedman's
Bureau, and finally elected Judge of the Pro-
bate Court of Butler County, Alabama. The
rest of the narrative is given by the Whig's
correspondent:
simultaneously with other States officers,
he (Gardner) took his seat as Probate Judge.
At once the "war" commenced, and it has
never ceased from that day until this. He has
been repeatedly assaulted in the Streets threat
ened in every manner, shape and form possi-
BILE. About week since, while holding ses-
sion of the Commissioners Court with the
Commissioners and the Sheriff present, his
Court room was entered by rebel desperadoes
and he was knocked down with bludgeon by
one of them. Believing that certain death
awaited him, he took the cars and came to
Montgomery and has not since returned This
is the third time he has been "run off, by these
desperadoes. During one of these temporary
absences, he wrote to Crenshaw q MiDDis,
leading Democratic lawyers of that town in
regard to the atrocities being Committed upon
hlm. A meeting OF prominent sitzshs ns S,osns were
Minnis, Crenshaw, Herbert, Posy & ana brough-
ton) failed utterly and completely to censure
the conduct of the rufhan VINO Were constant,
iy menacing hin, and had so often attacked
him.
corJner. giving him the facts of the meeting,
ond telling him "his life was not cate in
Greenville." This is one of the letters picked
up and published. and for which Colonel Min
mis- has been denounced and villified on the
streets of that delectable town. 1t is openly
announced that no id scalawag or carpet
bagger shall hold Office in Butler county. The
sheriff is afraid to execute process-prominen
citizens of the county push on these ruffians-
the Probate Judges office-is closed, and the
Union men dare not open their mouths.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23
NEW HOTEL AT ATHENS.

Mr.. 81. Fl. Emesy of Athens has just OPEN
ed very fine hotel for country village. 1t
contains about fifty rooms, finely furnished
and has fine stable. The cost was over
S25O00. Your pleasure seeking people will
40 wen 10 write the name and place in their
route books for the next season. 1t is i'm a
rare trout locality, and on the direct. road to
Moosehead Lake,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

"A young lady in Tennessee has had a Gu
riOus love experience. BY her friends wish
she Tilted the man she loved and married an
other. Soon she obtained a divorce ana mar
ried her own true lover. Then her second
husband died, and now she has remarked her
first husband
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23
The Whislkey FrauL..


The Retrenchment Committee, of which
that king of investigators, Mr.. Van wyck, is
chairman, has at length reported on the ad-
ministration of the Revenue Bureau. The
document fastens the responsibility of the cor
ruption and inefficiency of the revenue service
upon our Democratic President as will be seen
by the following summary of its contents:
The committee approve the reduction of the
whiskey tax made last spring. and also the
provision whereby the capacity of a distillery
is made one of the elements of taxation
Ihere Is less fraud, the committee say, than
there was.a year ago. The President is se-
verely censured for his course with respect to
internal revenue officials and the committee
think there is no hope for an improvement in
the service while the present administration
exists. They charge the President with ap-
pointing worthless and incompetent men, Gov
ering villains with the cloak OF executive ia
vor, keeping men in Office long after their re-
moyal was recommended by the revenue bu-
reau using the revenue service as a promoter of
political policy and interfering again and again
with the course ofjustice when thieves and prof
ligates were in way to receive punishment.
They give good deal of attention to matters
in New York city, recite Binckley's curious
history in that connection, show up his asso-
ciates, say that his mission cost the govern
ment S2S,OO0, that be is, in contempt of the
committee, keeping out of the way so that he
may not be forced to give evidence. They say
that the President and the whisky ring have
created such reign OF terror among honest
officials in New York that many of them could
hardly be prevailed upon to appear before the
committee, and that the publication of their
names is withheld in order to save them from
Mr.. Johnson's wrath.
The most important thing in the report is
the testimony of Commissioner Rollins as to
powers he has and the course of the President
and Secretary McCulloch with reference to
his bureau. This will do great deal to open
the eyes of the people to the true condition Of
things in that bureau. Mr.. Rollins gives the
orders issued to him by Mr.. McCulioch, and
says that since the Philadelphia convention Of
August, 1866, he has been allowed almost nc
voice whatever in the appointment or removal
of persons in the revenue service; that he gen
orally learns of changes in his subordinates
only through the newspapers; that his pro
tests and recommendations are alike unheed
ed; that he is allowed to nominate supervisors
but with reference to other snbordinates ha
| no more power than clerk in the department.
He supports his evidence with spme startlins
Es co, 5fIo wing how tfIe rresldent and MIR
McCulloch have managed things.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

lily AVEthdhAtus
"HEREAS,the City Council by their Order pass
w ed December 9th, 1865 directed the Committee
on Laying Out New Streets, TO lay out and estab-
lish the lines of Chadwick Street, between West and
Bramhall Streets,
Notice Is hereby gwen to ali parties. interested
that the Joint Standing Committee of the City Coun-
Gil on laying out new streets, will meet TO hear the
parties and view the proposed way the 26th day
December, 1868, at four o'clock in the afternoon,
at the corner of West and Chadwick Streets, aud will
then and there proceed to determine and adjudge
whether the pubic convenience requires said street
or way to be laid out
Given under our hands on this seventeenth day OF
December, A. D. 1868.
JACOB MCCLELLAN
ALBERT MARWiok, Committee
s- EZRA CARTER on
j. f, LEAvITT I LayinQOut
JAMES MOVES, New
GEO. h. CHADWICK, Streets
dselsdtd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23
A LAW ABIDING PEOPLE.

The Supreme Court is in session at Nor
ridsewock, Judge Danforth presiding. We
must be lawabiding people, as the Grand
Jury found but two bills and the TAILOR has
no boarders except a few jurymen.
SOMERSET.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-12-23

Mr.. r. w. Emerson IS to repeat MS SIX lee
lures in Worcester, Mass. Couldn't we have
that course in Portland?
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

The discussion on negro eligibility in
the Georgia Legislature was closed with a
speech from Turner, negro. On the
vote being taken negroes were declared in
eligible by vote of 80 to %. Twenty
five were unseated and four remain, who
claim to be white men. Their case will
be investigated on Thursday. A Wash
ington letter says:
The action of the Georgia House of
Delegates in excluding negroes from that
body on the ground of incligibility, has
produced no surprise here, as it was known
here in advance that the movement would
'be made under the dictation of the Radi-
,cal committee of Congressman. who con-
slider that such action would be trump
card in the Northern canvass, as showing
'the Radical party was not favorable to ne
gro equality. 1t required great deal of
backing and filling before the carpet-bag-
gers of Georgia could be induced to move
in the matter, as they professed to see in
it nothing but their own political over
throw. In resisting the proposition they
urged that the negroes would easily un-
derstand that they were being used mere
ly as tools and would turn from them in
disgust and join the Democracy. This
loss, however, was regarded insignificant
when compared to the great advantage
arising to the Radical party in the North
ito be able to demonstrate to the masses
THAT the Democratic speakers lied when
tthey charged their opponents with favor
ing negro equality. This is the key to
the action of the Georgia Legislature, and
the Radical wire-workcrs are chuckling'
over it as one of the smartest tricks of the.
canvass. How will their colored allies
relish it?
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
CASH! CASH!
IS NOW
THE ORDER OF TILE DAY,

ID USlNESS, Of all kinds is being put on Cash
ID Basis and it is right and proper that it,
should be.
If farmer sells his wheat, corn, oats, or hay,
it is for cash
The sells his beef, pork or potatoes, it is for
cash.
lfhe sells his peaches, it must be for cash.
Mercantile credits are now reduced to thirty
days, which is equivalent to cash; for thirty
days is no accommodation at ALL TO man who
does a credit business.
At the beginning of every month the "Monthly
Statement is sent out to all dealers, and the
amount summed mp at the foot of that estate
ment' must be promptly paid, or the delinqucnt's S
credit suffers 1t is evident, therefore, that mer-
chants cannot do business satisfactory to them
selves, and keep up their credit and their stock,
| if they continue to give the long credits hereto
| fore extended to their customers.
| Business, generally, is approaching more near
| ly a cash basis, and business men everywhere,
will be compelled to conform to the general rule
| and practice. Consequently, the undersigned,
FOR CASH ONLY, OR ITS EQUIVALENT
| IN TRADE.
| We have marked our Goods to the lowest pos
sible figures, ana prepared to sell Great Bar
gains for Cash Only.
Try the effect of cash purchases, and note the
| sum saved by it,
| no" We are Offering Goods cheaper than ever
offered BEFORE because they will be sold for cash
| only.
Come and see for yourselves.
All Persons having outstanding accounts will
please come forward and settle up without delay.
j. A. REYNOLDS & SONS.
| Sept. IL, l868-lm
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

THE PEACH GRop IN TIE sT,-While
tthc people on the Atlantic seaboard are
suffering from dearth of this delicious
fruit, the Cincinnati papers report that
the peach crop in that locality was never
larger. The prices however, are high,
ranging from $3.50 to 81 per bushel.-
This is caused by the large demand from
.other quarters. From 500 to L, ,00O boxes
'are leaving Cincinnati daily for New York
.city, and from three to five cars laden with
peaches are dispatched every day from the
towns on the Little Miami railroad. Eas-
tern dealers, it is stated, are buying up
and shipping all the bestfruit in,southH Hes-
tern Ohio.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

A STREAK OF LUcK-We have heard tell
.of streaks of luck, but, verify, the most
,pre-eminently fortunate one that ever
Preached our knowledge struck our friend
,and respected townsman, Miles K. Bell,
Esq. yesterday. He was rumaging over
psome old family relics in the garrett of his
residence on Main street, when he'found
upon opening an old fashioned hair trunk,
the handsome and princely sum of $780,
900. Words arc inadequate to express
the great delight of the finder on finding
himself so suddenly and .elmost incrcdu-
lously transferred from comparative poverty
ITO the possession Of wealth, and the many
blessings attendant thereon.-Norfok,
va. Day Book, Sept. 8.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
FARMS!! FARMS!I
EOR SALE, THREE FARMS

LN0R SALE THREE FARMS.
Il No. a farm situated on the road from
Sudlerspille to Church Ill., and within two miles
of the latter place. containing l60 ACRES,
nearly all arabic. This farm il we'll located,
being near public School, a Church, and good
FIGURING Mill, and is very desirable property,
the land being high and susceptible of the high.
est Improvement, at small expense.
No. Is situated within three miles of Ches-
tcrtown, and also within three miles of Rolph's
wharf, and not more than two miles from Decp
Landing, La where grain or any other produce can
be sent away, either by steampQat or sail vessels,
and contaias about 200 ACRES, this farm is 10,
Gated cat on on good county. road, and ths lapd y
high and Of very superior quality.
10. ID within two and half miles of Sud.
lersville, and lying Immediately on q public road
and contains about $50 ACRES, and would di..
vide 10 advantage if desirable into two farms:
AL three farms have buildings and are now
occupied, and being cultivated.
Possession will be given at The end Of the year,
or sooner if necessary. The terms can be made
easy TO suit purchasers. Persons wishing tc pur.
chase had better apply at once 10
LEMTEL ROBERTS,
Nea~ Crmptcn, OF Su.lleisylle. Nd
August ST
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
ATTENTION FARMERS.
FOR DRILLING FERTILIZERS

in the State of Delaware, and East Maryland, aFe
now prepared to fill orders for this justly cclcbraz
ted machine. Having been improved by the New
Cast Iron Bottom with thumb screws to regulate
it in sowing the desired quantity, it remedies all
defects of the last year, and only needs q fair
trial to guarantee success.
Farmers whp have drilled their Phosphates by
its use, prefer it to all other Fttrilizer Drills III
the market. 1t will sow just the quantity you
want. 1t is adjusted SO that damp phosphateS
will not clogit. 1t is simple and not liable to
get out of order. 1t may be attached 10 any
seed drill ordinarily used. 1t has been in usa
only one season, and it speaks for itself
READ THE FOLLOWING OPINIONS:
ReU. Bishop Scott, says ~ like it, and use g."
Daoid Steipdrt, A. D. of Port Pen, Del says:
"This drill of Fosters is God-send to me"
Henry G. Walker, of McDonough, Del. says:
work verySwell, with your improved adjustable
bottom, regulated by two thumb screws, you
have in my opinion perfect mdchine."
Strtnger Il. Tinley, Jr. says ~ would not
part with mine for many times the cost of 1t,
provided could not get one made on the same
principle"
r. Mckee, of Middletown, Del says at ac-
ted admirably, the improvement invented by
yourself, makes the arrangement so simple, that
the dullest must be convinced of lis perfection
and complete manner of working"
We also beg leave to refer to the following
gentlemen, who are acquainted with the work.
ing of the improved Bottom :--Thos. K EtpiiAyorth,
Joseph Cleavcr J. J. Janvier, j. r., Williams,
S. f. Shallcross, Thos. Cochran, Heiify' Jones,
Joseph Roberts, and JAS. Baad. = 4suH
We are prepared to put new bottoms to drills
sent out last year.
Price Of New Attachment $50 90.
Terms cash on delivery.
Please send your orders to Enos and ChefinA
Odessa Pei: Ut. ENOS.
I'M CHEFFING
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12


SOLE AGENT, at MipDLErowN, for the KING
of Super Phosphates, viz MORO PHILLIPS
GENUINE IMPROVED. The BEST Phosphate for the
money in this or any other market. The Price
is not reduced, and neither is the quality of the
Manure. The retail price is S5G per ton-$6 in
ton of Phosphate is small item, when we con-
slider that one extra peck of wheat TO the acre at
present prices, will more than pay the extra S.
applying the Phosphate at the rate of 200 lbs to
the acre. l will guarantee it to make the extra
peck OF wheat, over any other Phosphate, and
also to make heavier growth of grass after the
wheat than any other. 1t contains more No |
Peruvian Guano-less sand and less plaster than
some others, therefore has more strength.
That al | have said in favor of Moro Phillips
Phosphate is true, requires only one trial to con-
vince the most sceptcal. | would refer persons
in doubt to John 7. Cochran, Esq. who uses fifty
tons each fall, or to VIM. Wood, or Wm Il
Cochran, both Of whom have given it a fair trial
side by side with other Phosphates.
liberal deduction in price win be made to
cash dealers or consumers Of large quantities
OF the Raw Bone Phosphates Baugh's Com
mcrcial Manures have proved to be the best in
the market. Farmers should use the best, aud
get their money back with compound interest.
Phosphates delivered free of freight at any
station on the Delaware Rail Road, or at any
landing on the Delaware or Chesapeake waters,
in quantities of tons or upwards
4 liberal deduction to clubs. Send in your
orders early.
August 8, l969-3m.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
INDEX OFFICE, WARRENToN, VA.

Moro Phillips, August sth, 1868.
DEAR Sir Il wrote you last year in regard
of your Phosphate, and bought a ton, which
sowed on ten acres of wheat, also purchased
other Fertilizers, and put the same quantity on /.
have just thrashcd my wheat, and delivered it
at the depot. hauled with two horse wagon
twenty-tour bushels at a load, and the wheat
with your Phosphate on it, weighed, the "a
bushels,) l49 lbs. more than the other The con-
sequence is, you will sell this fall, Il large guam
tity in this ncighborhood, as great many have
come to me for your address. Send me some
pamphlets, and will distribute them for you.
Yours, j. w. FINKa
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
WILCOX & GIBBS
Family Sewing Machines.
From the Superintendent of the Penn.
sylvania Central Railroad.

ALTOONA Pa. Sept Ia, 1865.
One of your Sewing Machines has been used in
my family for several years. For simplicity and
mcchaHcal accuracy of construction, | have seen
no Sewing Machine equal to it. The speed and
correctness with which it does its work are hdmra-
BILE. 1t has given ami continues TO give us entire
satisfaction ENOCH LEWIS.
DOVER, Sept. 18th, 1885.
Mssrs. WHcor & Gibbs Gentlemen :-Hav-
ing had eighteen months experience with your
Family Sewing Machine, ! take pleasure in say
ing that it has given perfect satisfaction. 1t has
been the means Of selling several in this locality.
d. F. BURTON.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. Jan. 29th 1850
''The simplicity and accuracy of its mechanism
prevent its dropping stitches, to which many 9TH
er machines are liable, and which has hitherto
brought the "chain stitch into disrepute. One
cannot but admire the beauty and accuracy of its
movements, and the entire absence of all nose
even when running Mt the rate of 1000 stitches
and upward per minute. This alone must prove
great recommendation to it, Another merit is
the good workmanship. The parts are made in
terchangeable, SO that in the event of accident to
the machine, any part can be replaced alta tri-
fling cost. 1t is, indeed, a mechanical wonder
"a household necessity ~
PHILADELPHIA PRESS, leG0.-"The un-
paraleled success which has attended the intro
duction of the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
is a sure guarantee of its merits"
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
Ihe Nliddletulrn Transtript
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,
BY HENRY VANDERFORD.

ES> Office corner Main and Scott streets, over
D. L. Dunning's Book and Variety Store
TERMs.-S2. 90 per apnum, payabie in adeancc
Single copies five cents.
ADVERTISING RATEs.-One square of ten lines,
for the first insertion and % cents for each
su. .Ti insertion. One square one year $40;
six moi.i-ss So. For quarter of column three
months $9; six months SIS; one year, with the
privilege of four changes, $50; for half column
$50. Fractions of square to be counted as Il
square. When the number of insertions is not
marked, advertisements will be continued until
forbid, and charged accordingly. Obituaries
published at advertising rates; Marriages and
Deaths inserted free. Yearly advertisers must
confine their advertisements to their own business
gs- All letters should be address ed to THE
AIDDLETowN TRANSCRIPT, Middlctown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
nIARRIEn.

In Wilmington on the 7th inst, by Rev. J. D.
Curtis, Mr.. Alfred Stoops to Miss Anna Russell,
all of New Castle Hundred.
On the Sd inst by the Rev. ]. Maddox in
Wharton street Church Philadelphia, Professor
). Il: Beggs, to Miss Carrie P. Aydon, eldest
daughter of the late Jonathan Aydon, of Will
mngton, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
NOTICE.

NHE Democrats of st. Georges Hundred arc
l. requested to meet at the Hotel of VIM. 7.
Chance in Odessa, on Saturday the 10th inst
at o'clock, P. M. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the Offices of Assessor, Inspector,
and Road Commissioner, By order of the Hun
dred Executive Committee.
L. R. DAVIS, Chairman.
Sept. IL, 1868
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

'.The Chinese hold the office of school
teacher to be the highest in the world
This is right. The office of teacher is
one of the highest and gravest RESPONSE
'bility, and ought to be respected as such.
All the people are educated in China, and
'the instruction of youth is universal.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by IsAAcs
M. d. and Professor of Disease of the Eye and
Ear, in the Medical College of Pennsylvania II
years experience, formerly of Leyden, Holland, J
No. so5 Arch Street, Phila. Testimonials can
be seen at his Office. The medical faculty are in
vited TO accompany their patients, as he has no
secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted
without pain. No charge for examination.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
Farmers Take Notice.

VIE Subscriber will sell at the Peninsula
l. Machine Works, Middetown, Del at great
ly reduced prices, lot of Reapers, Reading and
Hand Corn Shelters, Horserakes &C. as be intends
to close out his stock.
ROBT. Ii. HODGSON
Sept. l2-3W,
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

Elias D. Johnson, a repentant carpet
dagger of North Carolina, hos come Out
for Seymour.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12

Farmers, Your Attention !! !!
NOTICE that the PENINSULAR MACHINE
In WORKS have Presumed labor" and par
ticular attention will he given TO repairing PEN
ington b Hussey's Reapcrs, Horse Rakes, Thresh-
ers, and Horse Powers of all kinds. A lot of SUI
perior Reapers on hand. Farmers, look to your
interests, and purchase Reliable Machinery "made
at home," where you can have your repairing
done promptly and reliably and at the shortest
notice. as~ All work warranted equal to any
offered, ]. TllOS. BUDD,
July 2G-tf Agent.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
DIED.

On Wednesday last, at the residence of Thomas
5. Merritt, near Middletown, Thomas Gorrell
Lockwood, son of John and Hannah Lockwood,
aged IL months.
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
BOOT & SHOE MAKING,

TAMES II. COLLINS, respectfully informs the
- public that he has taken the Shop at the cor
ncr of Broad and Lake streets nearly opposite
the Academy, in MIDDLET0wN and is prepared
TO manufacture Boots and Shoes to order. Spe-
cial attention given to repairing, and all work
finished with neatncss and despatch lie re-
specttully solicitsa share Of the public patronage
Middletown transcript., 1868-09-12
DELAWARE STATE.
Agricultural Exhibition and Fai1

WILL BE HELD AT WILMINGTON, DEL.
Under the direction and on the grounds of the
Agricultural Society of New Castle County. on
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY, Sep
tembcr, 18th, lSth and 10Th.
900 premiums are offered, amounting to ga, 600.
For regulations and catalogue of premiums, ad-
dress the Secretary.
ZADOC TOWNSEND, President.
On. r. McCABE, Scc'y, Wilmington Del.
Sept. 5-2t