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Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The FoURTEENTH Amendment. The
Secretary of State, Mr.. Seward, has made
prcciamaticn IN regard 70 the adoption of
the JOINT resolution OF Congress proposing
what is denominated the fourteenth amend
ment to the Constitution Under the law
Of 1918, when three -foutths of the States
have ratified any amendment, it is made
the duty of the Secretary to SO announce.
After enumerating twenty-three States (in-
cluding Ohio and New Jersey, which un-
dertook to recall their assent) as having
adopted the amendment, he cites also the
fact that from documents on file in the
State Department it appears to have been
ratified by ''newly constituted and newly
established bodies, avowing themselves,
respectfully, to be and acting as the Legis-
latures of Arkansas, Florida, North Caro-
lima, Louisiana, South Carolina and Ala
bama." These make 30 in all, the reoui-
site two-thirds--the whole number being
~ MIR. Seward therefore certifes that if
the first resolutions of the Legislatures Of
OHIO and New Jersey are to be deemed as
remaining in full force and effect, (admit-
ted to be matter of doubt, notwithstand-
ing the subsequent action of withdrawal,
then the amendment has been ratified in
the manner hereinbefore mentioned, and
so has become valid.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Society is not, and ought not to be, ex-
cluslvely devoted to serious concerns. The
bencfccnt Creator of the universe would
not have adapted human beings to the en-
joyment of his gifts unless he intended that
they should be enjoyed. With the law
which enjoins industry, comes the law of
fruition. Why should the eye be formed
to perceive natural and artificial beauty, il
it is not to be used for that purpose? Why
has the capacity to make instruments capa-
BILE Of emitting sweet sounds been given, il
such sounds are not to be heard +? WHY
should the human structure be capable OF
the sweetest melody, and of graceful ac-
tion, and of the delightful expression beam
ing from innocent and heavenly counten-
ances, if pleasures from such sources were
forbidden us? Why does the grape ripen,
the silk worm toll, the annual fleece return,
the diamond sparkle, the marble yield to
the chisel, and the. canvass catch and pre-
serve the inspiration of genius, but to
awaken human desire, animate industry,
and reward with fruition? 1t is the eg-
cess, and the abuse, that are forbidden.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The Leader, democratic paper pub
lished in Baltimore, furnishes the follow
ing:
While the Radicals arc protesting nro-
found satisfaction at the New York nomi-
nations, aud talk confidently of being able
to beat Seymour and Blair ut the election.
even partizan temerity as yet has rarely
approached that degree of personal asper-
sion against tho hcad of the ticket, which
usually results from a Presidential nomi-
nation. The fact is, Governor Seymour's
character is lifted, even in popular cons;d-
GRAFTON, high above the low vnlraritv of ner-
sonal abuse. Like the perfume Of sp;ce
islands blown out to sea, there il abont =
good mans reputation widesnro,d senso
an instructive RECOGNITION. that norvodo,
the opinions of all mankind nntirnl,, o' bo
yond the necessity of eulogy or defense
The world knows him to be Christian
gentleman To dofame his character is
not merely moral torpitudc, but want Of
political sagacity and good sense. II de-
veiops an unfortunate contrast at opce-;t
brings two very different men in direct
comparison, between whom, in noint ~
character, there is not analogy enouoh IN
be OF any benefit to his competitor. Sew
mour and Grant belong to entirely d;ffar-
ent subdivisions of mankind. Tho ono :.
a consequence; the other on oco;don.
One is an acknowledged leader; the other
an obedient disciple to men almost as 10.
norant as himself-an eiigy, set up to iS-
dex doctrines in whose making he has
been dumb, IN whose conception he has
had no part nor lot whatever. Grant ia n
political and mental deaf mute: Sovrorr
the chosen and chief apostle of great mar
ty' Seymour is a representative of the
best character and culture the country az
lords; Grant is mentally. commentaries
man, without even an ordinary noas,iro 80 -
sensibility and refinement, smitten w;tbaI
win tendency to low habits and pur-
suits While Seymour discourses econo-
my and Jurisprudence, Grant naturallv
:, talks horse. ;. Give each man to his in,
and if Seymour is encrossed with
auairs OF state, Grant will drive his doubIe
team at TOP speed half-soas over. n in
no disp9.ition 20 be funny that we mt
forth an illustration fully larnc out IN sact
u the sa3ject presents 5ut few atSraetions
it touches the depths Of simple rsaiity. An
intelligent National pride must regsrd tho
position of General Grant as a positive rc-
heetlon upon the low ebb of public intelli-
genco,. the thoroughly vicious condition Of
our National politics. Never were two
\, men more ut examples of the character of
the parties thay represent Never was
there truer test of the Intelligence of the
actual capacity for forming
correct opinions and governing themselves
than Is presented in the person and
principles of the respective candidates.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The wheat crop in this region turns out
to be not so gcod as was expected. Those
farmers who have threshed their wheat
say that it does not yield in proportion to
the straw. The oats crop is very light
and the failure of boath wheat and oats is
attributed to the excessive hot weather.
Oats have suffered more than the wheat,
because, the crop maturing later, it was
exposed for longer period to the wither-
ing, scorching heat, which has prevailed
ever since the 1st of July.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25
From Washington.

The democratic ratification meeting on
Saturday was one of the most successful
ever held in this city, and the crowd in
attendance was very great. Mr.. Jonah
~ Hoover presided at the main stand and
eloquent speeches were delivered by Sena-
tor Doolittle, Gen. Ewing, Representa-
tlyes Trimble, of Kentucky Niblack. Of
Indiana; apd Eldridge, of Wisconsin ;
Hon. j. M. Kayanaugh, delepate from
Montana; General G. W. Blair, of Kan
sas, and Judge Rice, of Alabama. The
resolutions fully endorse the nominations
and the platform adopted at New York.
and pledge it an earnest support. The
demonstration gave the lie complete TO all
statements that have been sent hence that
the nominations have created no entbusi-
asm here. A more enthusiastic meeting
or one participated in by better class Of
citizens, was never held here. Letters were
read from Hon. George H. Pandleton
Gov English, of Connecticut; Gov. Par
ker, of New Jersey; Hon. S. J. Tilden, Of
New York, and others.
Mrs. ex-President Tyler and DAUGHTER
are now here, and have been visited bv n
large number of friends to pay their re-
spects This is Mrs. Tyler's first visit to
Washington since she presided with such
grace at the White House.
The johnson Departmental Club at a
recent meeting endorsed the nominations
OF Seymour and Blair, and pledged their
support to the ticket here and at the polls
in their respective States.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The Neo York Day Book says 1.-THE
harmony OF the Democratic party is COM
pie'e-the Ticket is up to concert pitch
.he wnoie vast army of the democracy is
IN perJect accord, all over the land" And
now nepupiicans' listen for the grand
S'o9o" q 0'cfory! Oh! what an 10 tri-
~",phe will go up from this grand armv
~ Novemoer' ihe very we lkin shall ring
WIN the paeans Of victory. Listen, Radi-
c'iS Dlnna ye hear the slogan 2"
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

DEATH OF AN AGED NEeREss. negro
woman named violet Stocks, aged i07
years died near Hillsborough, Caroline
county, on Tuesday night, July 7th.
When young, she belonged to the late
Judge Hopper's father. She was subse-
9uently purchased by the late David
Knots, of Caroline, and remained slave
IN the Knots family up to 1888, since
which time she has been permitted to 20 at
large; but was supported in great mea-
sure by the present Mr.. David Knots
She died of old age. She nursed Judce
Hopper when he was baby.--,Star.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Circulars have been sent all over the
country by the Republican National and
congressional Committees, to Post Mas
ters, and Revenue and Custom House of
nciais' levylng certain per cent upon
tnelr salaries, to raise money for election
eering purposes. These circulars assure
the parties to whom they are sent. that
the money so contributed will be "judi-
clously expended" As we'll might they
cast tneir'money into the sea as to attempt
10 promote the election Of Grant Herewith.
Fate has registered the decree that he ney-
er was born to be Preside nt. The Post
masters, tlde-waiters, and il custom house
ana revenue officials, may as well save
their money; they may thereby save their
bacon.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The Frederick Union announces the fac.
that gold bearing quartz has been discov-
cred on spur of the Blue Ridpe now
tain, near and adjacent to Frederick c;tr
specimens of which have been eran,;nsh
and tested by experienced gentlemen. some
OF whom arc experts, having had exne.
rlenoe in California, and who propoupco
1t rich and very similar to the gold quartz
OF that Ellorado.
AREEsTzD.-The New York Tribune Of
Monday says:-" William Thomson a
watch maker from Dover, Del. pawned a
watch left with him for repairs for $50 in
Phlladelaphia. lie then came to this c;tv
and sold the pawn ticket, and was arrested
on Saturday evening by detective officer
Ousenberry and locked up"
NEw PosT OFFIcE.-A new most ofso.
has been established at Chambersv;iyso ;iiSo :
New Castle county, Delaware, t. Bratton
Jr. Post Master; between Blackbird and,
Deakyneville. ana n''
Route from Seaford to Concord -iI,roas
additional trips are ordered from Anrnst
ist' making service daily, except SUNDAY
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25
BLOODY DISTURBANCES IN TExAs.-Ou
the evening of the 18th riot commenced

at Millioan, on tho Central railroad In
Texas, A party of about twenty-five ne
groes, led by white school teacher and a
negro preacher named Brooks, attempted
to hang man named Holiday. White
citizens prevented the execution and head
ed BY the Sheriff and Bureau agent, at
tempted to suppress the mob, and twelve
negroes were Killed
On the 9th the numbers increased on
!, both sides. skirmishing occurred during
the day. The casualties are estimated at G
twenty-five. A small body of troops ar
rived late last night and dispersed the RI
oters, killing three negroes. The latter
numbering 300 to 500, had fortified them.
selves three miles from Millican, and re-
fused to lay down their arms until the
troops dispersed them. The entire loss is
fifty or sixty. The difficulty is said to
have arisen from suspicion that negro
member of The loyal league had been hung
but who has since been found. o.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

~ A monstrous snake was shot recently in
tennessee, by several young men who
went in pursuit of it. 1t had created
great CONSERVATION for some time preyi-
Gus. The monster was skinned, and the
skin blown up with bellows ready for
exhibition. 1t is twenty-nine and a half
feet long, thirty inches in girth, has ter
rible head twenty inches broad and.a tail
ridged like an alligator. 1t is supposed
to be boa constructor that escaped some
thirty years ago from menagerie; but no
boa constructor ever exhibited in this coun-
try had tail like an alligator. IL is per-
haps the largest snake ever seen in this
country,
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

KENT County, Mp.-We CLEAN the fol-
lowing from the Chesterto0n Transcript :.
-on Wednesday last, a son of Mr.. Ere
dus Vansant, of this county, while riding
the breech horse of wagon was thrown
on, and the wagon passed over his body.
killing him almost instantly.
We learn from farmers who are enpaoed
IN threshing their wheat, that it is turn
ing out very poorly not yielding more
than one-thrd Of what they expected at
the time of reaping.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Congress has voted to take recess from
Monday next to the 21st of septr. when
unless otherwise ordered, an adjournment
will take place till the first Monday in De-
eember. The bugbear of presidential in
reference with their revolutionary schemes
is made the pretext for recess instead Of
an adjournment A motion was subse-
q1ently made to reconsider. and they may
deelare their session perpetual, like the
French convention.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The barn of William D. Clark, ESQ.
near Delaware City, was struck by light
ming, about 9 o'clock, on Sunday night
last, and entirely consumed, together with
its contents, consisting of one thousand
bushels of wheat, just threshed; one hun
dred tons Of hay, and other articles. No
insurance. The light was distinctly seen
here, and the fire was burning for more
than an hour.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The Town HALL.-The brick work of
the Town Hall was commenced on Mon
day last, and the joists of the first floor
have been laid. The corner stone will be
laid on Monday next, with appropriate
Masonic ceremonies. Messrs. Stocktill
Floyd Il Briean, of Wilmington, contract
ors for the brick work, will start a good
force on Monday next, and if they have no
interruption, they say they will have the
first story up by the end of the week.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

MAsoNIo.-The last annual communica-
tion of the Grand Lodge of A, F. A. M.
in this State, granted charter to Jeffer-
son Lodge, No. 27, at New Castle. DR..
Allen V. Lesley is W. NJ. James A.
Nowland, Senior Warden, and Edward
Challenger, Junior Warden of the new
Lodge. They have just had their charter
beautifully engrossed on parchment by W.
B. Wiggins, Esq
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Mr.. J. M. Horning's Photographic es-
tablishment has been enlarged by the ad-
dition of wing to the building, oyer
which the sky-light has been placed, the
front being now used as a reception room
and picture gallery. 1t has also been
thoroughly renovated with the paint brush
inside and out. Horning's Photographs
are Acknowledged to be faithful likenesses,
and finished in the highest style of the art.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25
The New York Herald $, ,,nnor,s Grow

Inc New York Herald Imports Grant,
anu speaks oy the card, we suppose, when
- says Urant Is full believer in free
ilquor' good liquor, and plenty of it.''
"fan' would scorn to drink water with
out something in it." AS temnerance
0anoiaa'e 'here were several who might
nave peen selected preferable to Hiram
Ulysses.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Pennsylvania makes two-thirds of all
the glass manufactured in the United
States In Pittsburg there are sixty-eieht
glass works devoted in about equal pro-
portions to bottle, window glass and flint
glass work. Their annual products COM
prise 70,000,0 900 bottles, 600, 900 boxes
window-glass, and $500 tons Of glass
ware. worth, in the aggregate, nearly sew
en- millions of dollars. :
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

0reeiey mas undertaken to read Thad.
o'eVenS oa' OF the party for entertaining
tne greenDack notions of Mt. Pendleton.
"freeley hlmsef was long since read out Of
'ne party ior becoming bail fbr Mr.. Jeffer-
eO1 Jaws ofeeiey tells Stevens to Ego,
g anu S'and osupon the order Dfhis going
NC 0lo Pon.ical Dawds' into what decent
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Horse flies are unusually humorous in
the lower part of this peninsula. In Tai.
bot county, last week, large swarm Of
them were mistaken for bees saws ! the 81 =
Mlchaels'Comet, and an attempt was made
10 hive them. The Cambridge Herald
says - Never within the memory Of the
oldest inhabitant have flies Of ali kinds
been SO plentiful in this vicinity. Every
bush is filed with them, and horses cat-
tie and hogs are suffering dreadfully." ~
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Sugar candy it is estimated, is consum.
ed in the United States at the rate Of 2fa
o0o pounds pcr day, or 100, 900 90.
pounds per year. Of the amount,
York manufactures about 5000 poa,45s
per day Philadelphia, Ia 900; Chica. :
IA 900; st. Louis, 10000; Cincinnati
l0O;oOO; Baltimore, 5000 and Boston q
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and CATARRH
NJ Wea1ed n with the utmost success, by'J isAAos'
Ear, in the Medical College of Pennsvya1io "ii9 10
Years yea experience, formerly Of Leyden Holland !
no. 800 Arch Street, Phila. Testimonials cs1
Ds seen at his office. The medical faculty are in
ylled to accompany their patients, a he has nj
sceres ~ ms practice Artificial eyes inserted
wllhout pam. No charge for examination.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

A dispatch from Montreal, July 20th,
says, parties from Schlastique and other
points report the roads impossible on ac-
count of the burning forests. Quebec
steamers are twenty-four hours late in
coin,seqence of the smoke on the river, and
railroad trains are also detained.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Inc mpetuous' but ciear-headed and sa-
saoiouS Dialr' mas written an admirable
,e's'r Oh acceptance which WI will spread
peiOre our readers in our next 1t has the
ring Of the true metal about Il.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Messrs. John Wood and Joseph Hot
fecker, two young carpenters, left here on
Monday, for Chicago, to seek their for
tunes in the west Frank Hull, the pe-
destrian, also carpenter, left he.e on the
9th instant.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

A heavy rain fell here the best part Of
the day, yesterday. The earth was well
watered and corn is rejoicing.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The Democrats held ratification meet
ing at Georgetown, Del. on Tuesday.
which was addressed by Hon. Willard
Salisbury and Mr.. Causoy.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

Amos Loveless, of Baldwinsville, a dav
or two since, sheared seventy-fve sheep
in one day.
A New Castle county boy, in this vicin-
lty, has performed similar feat.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-25

The camp meeting near Smyrna, Del.
commences on the Goth of August.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-26
-urRcm coNYENTION.

A call has been issued by the Council OF the
Unitarian church for Convention Of all the liberal
Christian Churdes to be held on the 9th Of October IN
t, city The following subjects are on the docket ot the
Couercrcc for considerations some Oi them by order OF
tho Conference m syracuse, Of them at the Instance
of the members VINO have brought them bciOro the
Council. .t.-.... a. ,.hor, c,,.os
Thc relation. between our churches ana the hherM
ch,trchr of Europe O. The rcnlOus between lhs Con
ference aud other liberal religions organizations IN Amer
ca Tho pO,sibuy 0f literary, critical, SCIENTIFIC ana
Theological review which should combine the support OF
IN, Iera gOus organizations OF America D. our duty
a. that nos, of the population OF our cities who have no
connection with tle established churches ana take
nv, irtetest I'm them 6 The salaries of ministers
: mo host arrangement for assisting the pun
ncaton Of a liberia religious Literature. s. The Local
ira r"I,t,ons of mis- Conference with the African
Methodist Church. Any church or religious organization
which wishes 10 be represented ana mas no 'i
onc" With tLr Rev. George H. Hepwworth' Boston, or
thc Pew JoLn d. Wells, quincy, Mass.
New-York tribune., 1868-08-26
ROHING
TuEEU-MILE BOAT RACE At SING SING BE-
TWEEN RAYMOND AND NICKEL.

TUEET-MILE BOAT RACE At SING SING BE-
TWEEN RAYMOND AND NICKEL.
SING SING, Aug. 2j.-The lOng-talBed-Of
thrccmiie race in working boats between John Nickel
of Cold spring and Jared Raymond Of sing Sing, took
place hero this afternoon. Nickel rOwed iu the john
ogden. D. feet inches I'm length, and weigh
iug ~ n Raymond rOwcd 300 the Xix Zag,
also II feet ucAe, long. bat weighing 81 pounds. Tho
a half down the river, turn stake-bOat,
ana return. The race 90 have come
off a % m buf the boats did not start tl half an hour
afterWard Long before the hOur, crowds Of persons
of hut two or three solid bets they being about even
There one however. OF 500 % so, on hcke The
friends of C latter WtlC very CuLhucut before the starr
but would eaer no odds. Al about o'clock the
u0tiiicd 90 get ready. The surface Of tie
river af this time q tc rough. but NOT enough Go
ILtudlc tt rHw'rs shortly after two the Judges were
.Ir boat and tho contestants up fJr the START
inside, Nickel being abreast ~ lu, tn line, about twenty
feet away. great throug ot people was watcii-
iHE l.' scene ana lIt liNfl WIS h.tI WIN
ilY decorated vessels Precisely az p p u. they got
t. word. start being Effected Al first 10 seemed
impossible for either ~ gain am inch. Soon however,
30 noticed that Nickel pulling close in shore,
ard many fearful that he would fall iu Charley
NaIds I the last race hy pulling too close 10 the
ing with the Prison Dock Ills friends fears
were soon ull1yDd by Nickel making splendid
spurt. shooting alrad Of Raymond ln huc style. beating
him 90 thc staksuua three lengths. once around Ray
sluy could but 90 o. no Nickel kept steadily 10
work keeping the three length gap open, reaching the
lomcboat that distance ahead aud winning tho race in
tc remarkable time Ul u minutes so seconds or course
talk. of matching tkle and aymOLd again, this
time 90 Ifu I've miles fJr 500
New-York tribune., 1868-08-26
VIRGINIA

MONSTER REPUBLICAN MEETING N RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, Aug 2j.-A splendid Republican
ratification meeting here to-day was attended by more
than 10000 Grant and Coliax After fine process
SION speeches were made by COY. Wells, Gen. william G.
wickham. Charles Whittescy, Fields Cook James H.
Clements, ana Others. The names OF the Republican
nominees we're received with enthusiasm Thousands oi
coIored with large deputaOus from the surround
ing country marched through the city with mHsIc flags
banners, aud wagons. bearing implements Of labor ana
banners inscribed Grant ana Peace OF Blair ana Wal:
Labor must De respected: " LEI us have peace We
The City sprng Square dcnscy crowded, ana slde
meetings held In brilliant speech Cen Wckhaln
once Confederate General said that If Grant elected
the Democratic party would be broken down ana the
country would have peace. He was as willing 10 De
called "carpet-bagger" Democrat The meeting passed
/ on without any disturbance
New-York tribune., 1868-08-26
NlISsOLRI
coNrrNr1oN op coLoRrD ~.


ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2j.-The State Convention
Of coored people called consider the subject Of i'm
partial suffrage and devise plan to aid IN securing equal
rights 70 all before tho law, held here to-day The
attendance o. delegates large After the cleo
ton Of T. g. Wells Of st. Louis permanent Chairman,
and the appointment OF several committees addresses
were made, and the convention adjourned until to
morrow.
KNIVES AND PISTOLS At A DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2j.-At a Democratic mass
meeting at Matoon yesterday, collision occurred be
tween OBrieu the Democratic candidate for Congress
and the Sheriff OF the county Knives ana pistols were
used, but damage was done.
REGISTRATION ~ THE FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25.-Thc registration OF voters
commences IN the Fourteenth election District OF Missouri
tomorrow Both parties will make vigorous efforts 10
roll mp large number Of voters state convention ol
negroes assemblies mere today 10 take steps 10 secure
suffrage for coored fund OF $4,000 ls to be raised
The negroes claim that they nave population OF '0O III
the state.