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Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

......A singular calamity has befallen the
town of Essen, in Rhenish Prussia. The
soil is sinking at several points; a new
street, one of the finest in the place, be-
ing specially affected. Three houses
have already been obliged to be taken
down, and fourth is on the point of dis
appearing. Twenty seven others show
symptoms of ruin. The cause of the
giving way in the ground is unknown.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
ORR SCHOOL HOUSE.

CLAYTON, a town of more than ten years
growth, has no school house, and from
present appearances there seems to be
but little prospect of having one built.
The Levy Court appointed commission
ers to lay off our district, but after wait
ing for weeks, until the patience of our
people had become exhausted, withc ut
ever seeing commissioners around, they
determined to wait no longer to have the
district divided, but have the school
house built as soon as possible. A meet
ing of the citizens was held and commit
tees appointed to make arrangements.
Some men promised work, some lum-
her, and others money, and we had an
- - -fssas- .s.ai-- .---ia---.-i'
round ere Clayton would contain an IN
stitution of learning.
But alas for human calculations,
whislxey or the devil, or both, for aught
we know, has taken possession of some
of.the men who talked the loudest about
what thew could and ,vouId do toward
building the school house, and before the
time came for the second meeting, they
backed out with the cry, 1.-THE whole
concern was a political affair, and they
would have nothing to do with it." A
good excuse to hide their meanness.-
Our only wonder is, they did not sing
the usual song with such ignoramuses-
Niger! Niger !! We know that poll
tics, in connection-with the school house,
was never thought of by any of the mem
bers of the meeting, except these men
who have madesuch an ado over it, while
we doubt very much if they have sense
enough to know what the word politics
MEANS So far as our observation goes,
they only know about enough to find the
way to their mouth with the wbiskey
bottle, and to do other vile acts to cor
rupt the morals of the community, and
bring suffering and disgrace to their fell
low man.
Republicans and Democrats are united
In fhfo ..ff... a
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
Saturday, Morning, April. rs, 1868.
FOR PRESIDENT,
SCHUYLER CoLFAX,
SPECIAL NOTICE /!

OBSERVE THE "A cross thus, X, in blue
before the name, indicates that the time
paid for has expired. No paper VIII be sent
without renewal of subscription.
Single copies, Two Dollars a year; One
elias for six months. Any person procur-
tnt us TES yearly subscriptions, will receive
a copy free for the same period for their SER
vices: those forwarding ten new subscribers
for six months will be entitled to copy free
for like period. In all cases the money
must accompany the names.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

AsseesFPER MoNTHLY.-The contents of the
sfay number are "Among the Andes of Peru
and Bolivia" 1.-THE Return of the Birds"
Roy," suncIe George Nazareth P it,s t
"Whitsuntide," "Faith and Fallibility."
1.-THE Crabbe Family" about Trees" IA
Village Library" "The Woman's Kingdom;
Love Story" "Drawing Bureau Rations,"
"At Twilight" From Derby to Dlsraeli,"
Editors Easy Chair, Literary Notices,
Monthly Record of Current Events, and
PER d BROTHERS, Franklin Square, New
York.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

CENrREvILLE OBsERvER.-Thisp pa
per, published at Centreville, Md, comes
to us this week very much improved in
appearance. The new type. with which
it is printed, is smaller than that form
erly used, and gives the patrons of the
paper greater amount threading matter.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

REAL EsTATE.-McConaughy & Riggs,
Real Estate Brokers at Clayton, sold a
farm near Halltown, Nd, on Thursday,
to Mr.. Butt, Of the firm of Berger &
Butt, Of Philadelphia, for $1,000.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

OUR Young FoLKs-The May number con-
Holiday Romance" zone Saturday"
Doty Dimple making q Call" 1.-THE Peter
kins at Home" "How June found Massa
ter" Princelkin," =" RAIN" Cast away in
the Cold" Enlightened eyes, Music
s. Round the Evening Lamp" "Our Letter.
Box" TIcKNoR e. FIELDS, Ia fremont St.,
Boston, Mass.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

THE CHILDREN's HoUR.-The May num-
Der opens with a beautiful little story "On
Guard" peter Gray" 1.-THE New Com
mandment," Little by Little" "What the
Sunbeam Saw" "The Long Journey" IA
Real Hero,n "Ned and Norah,r "Only Mary
Knows 1.-THE Hearts Ease, ""A Cripple for
Life" "a Touching Incident" "What is NV
Thought Like" HGod Put Them There"
1.-THE Child and the Rainbow" "The Even
ing Wind" Human Blossoms" "The Kit
ten and Falling Leaves" Fine Beauty
Terms Sl.25 year. I. S. Arthur & Son, No.
500 q 81 Chestnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. Pa
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

PETERsoN's MAGAzINE.-The May num-
her has splendid steel plate "On the River"
nee oleU wor e on the Rive P'tsF Frank
Lee Benedict, "Mr. Mountervilie" "What
Frank Thought About Marrying "Old Let
ed, aThe Wild Flower" why" iPre-exist-
ent Harmonies," Light and Shade" "The
Bride of the Prairie, ""A Springs Memory"
ton" Terms So. Published by c. ]. PETER
SON, 308 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
.ARTHuH,s HOME MAeAz1NE.-The lllustra-

ARTHUR's HOME MAGAzINE-The illustra-
tions in the May number are "Humble
Music" All along the Valley" Buying
Bargains" Instincts of Salmon" -" Mabel's
Cure, "Girl Dreamers, n"Charlotte Corday,"
and pags S
ley's Wardrobe" "To give is to live," :" The
Hollands" "Woman's Wrongs "Works
of the Coral Insect" Boys and Girls Trea-
sury," "The Home Circle" Evenings with
the Poets" "Hints for Housekeepers. -
Terms, $500 year. T. s. ARTHUR u Son,
500 and 81 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
SOUTH AMERICA.
TIE WAR IN PARAGUAY.

PARIS, April 2I.-The Moniteur of this
city publishes later South American
news this morning. No attack had been
made on Asuncion, the Paraguayan
Capital, nor was it likely there would
be at present, as the Allies were acting
on the defensive.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

1.-THE end Of the universe is positive
ly announced to take place on October
2, lS6S-until further notice,
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

Esquimaux Beaver Cloths. Black
Esquimaux Beaver Cloths, Colors.
Moscow Beaver Cloths, Black.
Moscow Beaver Cloths, Colors.
CASTOR Beaver Cloths, Black.
Castor Beaver Cloths, Colors.
FROSTED Beaver Cloths, Black.
Frosted Beaver Cloths, Colors.
TRICoT Beaver, Cloths, Black.
Tricot Beaver Cloths, Colors.
DUFFILL Beaver Cloths, Black.
These goods are sold and made to order in
Overcoats by BAGGs q COTTON, Merchant
Tailors, Smyrna.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
Sew advertisements.
Nh MERCHANTS

WHO DESIRE TO KEEP AND SELL
A Safe and Reliable Turning oil
At less cost than can be purchased elsewhere
would do well to call or communicate with
THOMPSON Sc co.
wholesale ana ttetaII Dealers Ina BURNING
Oil, Lubricating Oil, Turpentine, &C., &c.
s. W. Corner End & Market Street.
ap25-u Wilmington, Del
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

A New Store, A New Stock, better
class of Goods and lower prices than could
stand of j. II. PRIMROSE. Commerce street
Smyrna. Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
The largest assortment of Beaver Cloths
In the State, of all varieties OF coloFs and
makes at Baggs & Cotton's, Merchant Tail
ors, Smyrna.
Boots. Shoes, BaImoraIs and Caters

A splendid stock at city prices. Ifyou want
really good article, at the lowest cash rate
examine the new stock Of j. H. Primrose,
Commerce street, Smyrna.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

The Furniture Rooms of James
Mcdowell, Commerce Street, near the Depot I,
Smyrna, Del, is the place to get Centre Ta-
bles, BedsteaGs and Bureaus, or in fact
anything in the Furniture line. nov16tf
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

Hats and Caps, in every style, shape and
color, to be found at the new store of j. H.
Primrose, Commerce street, Smyrna.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

ga DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS AND CA
TARTcAH treated with the utmost success
by j. ISAACS, NJ. d., Oculist and Aurist
formerly. Of Leyden, Holland) No. sos Arch
Street, Philadelphia. Testimonials from
the most reliable sources in city and coun-
try can be seen at his office. The Medical
faculty are invited to accompany their pa
tients, as he has no secrets in his practice.
ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted without pain.
No charge for examination. nov2-ly
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

ns has a sfocr OF Goods that Is not exceii-
ed for Neatness, Beauty, Cheapness and Du-
rability, consisting of fun line of Dry
Goods, such as Ladies Dress Goods, Prints.
Delaines; Alpacas, Flannels, Opera Flanneis,
Balmoral Skirts for summer wear, Muslins
of all grades and prices. Cassimeres from
30 cents yard to $3.50. Cottonades and Boys
Wear Of all kinds. Notions, and full line
of White Goods, such as Irish Linens, Cam
White Goods for Ladies Dresses. Pocket
Handkerchiefs all prices. Barege for Wells.
Gents Neck Ties and Paper Collars
Also, full line OF Groceries, Queensware,
Baskets, Earthenware, &c. My motto is
quick Sales and Small Profits" and will
not be undersold in anything that will COM
pare in Style or Quality. Country Produce,
taken in exchange for goods.
JOHN BAYLIS. Jr.
commerce Street, below Market,
ap25-tf SMYRNA. Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

GOVERNOR GRANT VISITS THE RAGGED
SCHOOLS AND MODEL FARMS AT MON
TEGO.
HAVANA, April Ex-Governor Grant,
when at Montego, visited the ragged
schools and model farms established for
the blacks. Two thousand little ne
crosses sang hymns for his editication
at the Baptist mission.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
Some people saw obey study TO please,

but the fact is they study more how they
can make money Now this is exactly our
case, and we propose to do 1t by selling goods
of them. Any one desiring goods in our
line will, we are sure, save money by giving
us a call. BAGGS q CorroN, Dry Goods deal
ers and Merchant Tailors, Smyrna, Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
SpefiaI gutires.

McDowell's Furniture Rooms is the
Place to buy Cheap Mattresses, near the
Depot, Smyrna, Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25
Something EntireIy NewI a flll suit

HULotnB HHtAvAy NSWs Z. TUT 00'HV
of CARPETS and OILCLOTHS. The largest
and most complete assortment ever seen in
Smyrna is 10 be found in the new stock Of
j. II. Primrose, Commerce street, Smyrna
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO
LAUNCH THE q. S. STEAMER MoNoN-
dAHELA-THE PLATA AFLoAT-KING
CHRISTIAN IX.'s BIRTHDAY.
HHvANx, April ZT.-Uur last advices
from st. Thomas are to the 10th. A
third attempt to launch the American
man-of-war Monongahela has been
made, but it proved weak one. The
British mail steamer Plata is again afloat.
She sustained no damage, and was Ito
brated by grand levee, and salutes
from the naval and land batteries.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

WARSAW, April2l.-It is officially an
nounced that the foreign Consulates
in this city, which it was reported were
to be aba udoned, will be permanently
continued by their respective Govern
ments.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1868-04-25

THE WHEREABOUTS OF GARIBALDI.
PARIS, April 2l.-The Moniteur of this
morning denies the stories heretofore
prevalent of the movements of Garibal-
di, and asserts that he is still at his re-
sidence in the Island of Caprera.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25
NEWS ITEMS.

Gen. Phil. Kearney's brilliant cavalry
charge in Mexico forms dashing article in
tho first number Of Cap. Mayne Reid, s
magazine, Onward.
The number Of emigrnts who have arrived
at New York from Jan'y LIST to December
Oh 1858. is reported At 208 ,096, against
235, 4lO during the same period in 1867.
Mr.. jefferson Davis is travelling in Wur.
temburg.
Gen. Buffers funeral sermon is to be
preached from Jeremiah LII. 10.
The school-fund of Minnesota now
amounts to 3 ,03l 600.
The Massachusetts teatotallers are laying
i, large stocks ofMhisky, in anticipation Of
lie prohibit ~ revival
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25
CRocEERY OTTAWA Co., Mich, !
December II. 1861.

'SSSHAo+i - AcoA'
Or. G. w. Rob ,ck.-Sir IL
am a Farmer about 80 years of
age. was taken i'll in August, 1860,
with fever, general debility, loss Of
appetite, swollen limbs and stiff
joints, and was doctored by
Physician several months with no
result but a large fee Bill. I tried
after that, various remedies With
no benefit, l almost gave up in
disnair, when neighbor showed
me one of your almanacs from
G!i!lin's Drug Store. and recon-
mended your medicines. procured
two Bottles of Blood Purifier and
three Bottles Of Blood Pills from
Mr.. Griffin, which / took as di.
rected and was perfectly restored
to health. The whole Of last win
ter l WIS enabled to cut my fire
wood, now can do as good days
chopping as ever / could in my
life.
P. S.-A furth:r inlucement
to try your medicines vas the fact
that / was intimately acquainted
With O. Thomas, of Grand Ledge.
in this state, who was curoa OF
severe rheumatic difficulty by
your medicines. JOHN CHADWICK.
For Sale by Dr. !. j. Glenn.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25
NC Gregor and its business.

AIcGregOr and its Business
4 trip to the Pocket City intro.
auced us anew to many. OF its bust
ness men whom we in turn presen!
to our readers, not pretending to
notice all that is worthy of note, but
us far as our limited space will per-
nit. Y ... t.- ...4.r -,
We will commence with E.. r.
Barron s. Bro, who advertise ia
more than rival the Great Amcri.
can Tea Company, Cor anybody
else) in the sale Of Teas, both. as
to quality and price Their advsr.
tisement however refers to only one
branch Of their immense trade
They will do all they promise, and
ask trial. ..%
In Jewelry and Silver ware
French l. Richmond are the pio-
neers, and seem to have the,promisc
ola long and honored stay. They
have a curious "critter' for Sew
ing machine. 1t builds button holes
with the ease and grace Of an an
cient maiden. Sec their card
Mat. McKinnie continues to do
the stove trade; Geo. l.. Bass sue
cerds Bass 81 Elmandorf and will do
the Storage and Forwarding bust
ness; Kohn sells the clothing; D.
II. Hamlin & Co., sell tho confec-
tionery and such like fixtures; VIM.
B.Miller has the. mcerschaum pipes,
pouches, and legal tender tobacco;
Col. Richardson does the locals and
dishes up the literary viands in the
most artistic and palatable manner;
and G. II. Flanders of the Evans
House does the agreeable in the
most acceptable manner to the nu-
merous guests Of that popular resort
for the travelling public.
H. b. Malone & Co. sell the ag-
ricultural implements and Doc.
Malone of that firm says that they
have about 800 worth of reaper,
threshcr, and seeder notes, due
them in this county, some Of which
they have waited for long and pa
tieutly. With good crops and fair
price, for pork and grain, he won
derg why some of the farmers do not
try and pay their notes or part of
them. He says he would go hungry
rather than pay lawyers but when
there is no excuse for neglect, neccss-
ity knows no law. Any thing he has
inthc world(except wife and babies
The farmers can have, but be needs
a little money to keep the machinery
oiled up, and unless attended to be-
fore the first Of January their notes
must be placed in the hands of an
attorney for immediate collection.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25

| We caal tls attention o. cur readers y the re-
mar abe .e,tlAcatss Of cures per;ormedLy Dr. q.
We dose, knowing them 70 Be genuine: The agent
APP or 1sIoS. he propriytor. d these these medicine.
ten thousand i,Nars TO any person who will show
that any Of the ic:te rred not authentic
They have Desn sent @ ard the company
acter. Any Druggist can satisfy the mos. skeptrai
Sfths value Of those trnly wonderful gents. 10
blood Further r,assu and Blood riiis:. ' "'
The undersigned orassi.. 4 oresco. call. The A..
low Of tho wondsrful sfhcasy Of Dr.. ROBaCK'S
ss . S:'f g. zs, Blood
g. .sss n; s.: sassss
are true true . !. arlc' ''s'Sis s.. ,,,4c.......
NJ NJ. { Brick): Pomenoy Of the
La Crosse Democrat on Ro.
backs Bitters.. '<~"1'+
o G. w. RoBAcK, of
Cincinnati, is making
the best article of Bit
ters now nanllfactu-
red in the United.
States or elsewhere.
We have used them
for three years, aid
would not be without
them for almost any
money. In the spring
his Stomach Bittel:s,
are worth hundreds of
dollars for keeping the
stomach in order, and
cleansing the blood.
from it's accumulated
impurities.
1t is not Once.in two
years that we endorse
so-called patent medi~
cines, but Roback's
are worthy all the
praise we can bestoW
on them.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25
Fun.

The un6lushing impudence Of the
eastern newspaper press in asking
the publishing of prospectus worth,
TO any publisher from $25 to $50,
in connection with our modest re-
quest that they publish our pros
pectus, is bearing rich harvest Of
fun about these days. AS sample
we copy the following letter from
Mum & Co. Of the Scientific Amer
can:
NV YORK, Dec, Is, 1868.
Mr.. ". r. MEAD,
Dear Sir.-Your favor is at hand.
We cannot very we'll accept your
proposition to publish your prospec-
tus but we admire your spunk and
are half mind to give you cash
order for thousand dollars worth
Of advertising for your forciblc back
kick. Resp'y Yours.
MUM O. 20. +
Now, We publish advertisements
for quack doctors, and for spurious
patent nostrums for pay, but
dispense entirely with the services
Of the one, or the use Of the other. -
For newspapers We sometimes ad-
sersise but always: for pay, never
for exchange. If western paper
is not worth as much to an eastern
publisher as theirs is to the western
one they had better not exchange.
The Scientific American we clip
from largely, always with the proper
credit. This shows that we appre.
ciate 1.-The Scientific" and demon.
stratos more forcibly to the public
whether it wants it, than the pub.
LEGATION Of its prospectus. The
standard Of any papers merit is dis
played in its articles, not in wha'
it promises in it's prospectus.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25

Giard Township, May1s, 1868.
Messrs e. X. Barron & Bro.
e .red Sour Sap nd anu :, ea
than that received fsom any Tea company-also
much cheaper. Send me lbs Imperial Tea by
bearer. Yours very respectfully. OsLIS WARN.
hand these fine Teas enough to supply the wants of
nnesota. Particular attention paid to filing Club
do not give entire satisfaction they be returned
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1868-12-25

Farmersburg, Iowa, May 16. 1883.
Messrs y. r. Barron Bro, McGregor.
Gentlemen.-The Gun Powder Tea had of you
for 81 25 cents per pound Is COED il not better
than Tea have had from any Tea Company, aud
comes CHI apsr. III take ten pounds more. Yours
truly. ~ DANIEL BRONSON.
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&Garnavillo, Iowa, May l4th, 1865.
Messrs L. R. Barron Bro, McGregor.
Dear sir--Me have used the Imperial Tea At rs
bought Of you last Thursday, and find It very nice
| article. Yous very truly. K. ONLY.
, 1868-06-16

added to injury and have effectually pre-
vented an honorable and satisfactory
proceeding towards myself and other ln-
jured parties, who are, like myself, losers
of money through a misplaced confidence
in promises, that probably, like Pie Crust,
were made to be broken, and a reliance
in assurances that have proved otherwise
than reliable. I beg TO state, hat am
one of the many, who from the arrival OF
the Monongahela, has been favoured with
a share of Monongahelian patronage, and
having been notified that | should APP
pear on board the said vessel for the pur-
pose of presenting my claims for exam
%ination, /, according 10 appointment
went on board the said vessel for the
purpose of collecting my just and lawful
dues; and expected TO be treated as L
would treat any Gentleman who would
Gallon me on a business matter; but my
expectations in regard to being honour
ably paid, and politely treated, were not
realized. My presentation OF twenty
disputed Accounts subjected me to un-
-gentlemanly and insulting treatment from
Mr.. f. McGlensy an Officer in the Ship,
who, in the p~lenitude of his power, and
inflated with the importance of his posi-
ton, told me if he were 10 serve me right
he would throw me overheard, but his
apparent rage subsidized, when | cooIIy
told him If you are the Man 10 do that,
do it, here | am, but you would not tell
me that any where else but onboard your
own Ship. He further inSulted me 10y
tearing up my Accounts and throwing the
fragments into a Spittoon. AS my loss'
through misplaced confidence, amounts
10 Two Hundred Dollars, and exceeds
any loss sustained by any other person
who had a claim to present for payment,
/ have, perhaps, a stronger inducement
to expose the fraudulent conduct OF the
parties who denied my just and lawful
claims, and the ungentlemanly and insult
ing treatment | received from Mr.. F..
McGlensy an officer, who apparently, fills
a position that enables him 10 favor whom
he will, and insult whom he can.
While I sincerely hope that this COM
munication will be favoured with a space
in your paper, and that lis tenor will
have a beneficial influence. on the Mer-
chants, Shopkeepers and other persons in
this town who require and know how to
appreciate a desirable and honorable
patronage, I also indulge the hope that
it will, at no distant period, occupy a
space in the columns of the New York
Herald, and through that medium, be
the more likely TO come under the OBJ
servation of The Secretary OF the United
States Navy, and the United States Gov
eminent, whose we'll known liberality
enables all persons in its service to pay
honestly if they will for their require
ments.
In conclusion, beg leave to state, that
/ have made my grievances known 10 the
U. U. Consul, Major William Moore,
who, in my behalf, and in behalf of other
Merchants and Shopkeepers in this town,
has written to the Commodore of the u.
S. S. M~onongahela and has given US a
character that cannot fail to convince the
Commodore that we are not unworthy
his protection, and are not of a class that
would render untrue accounts 10 any one.