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Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
For Tie MaMHetown Transcript.
Advice to IA Flirt.

Young man, have you a mother, sis.
ter, or any female friend, who holds place
of esteem or respect in your heart ? Then
never again trife with the holy affections
of a trusting, confding girl; never make
her promise that you cannot, or will not
fulfill, and never give her reason to in
dulge in hopes which can never be real
lied. 1t may be a matter of fun and
amusement for you it may enable you to
pass many hours of pleasure, which you
would not otherwise enjoy; bnt, ah con-
slider the cost of such pleasure; for what
is mere sport to you, may cost lifelong
misery to another. Your unmanliness may
sink deep in her heart, and turn the young
life, budding with promise, into one whose
every purpose will be turned from its legit-
innate channel into an existence without
purpose, or even worse Is there anything
more dcspisable, anything that should call
down the condemnation of every honorable
man, more than those motives which ac-
tuate a young man in paying his address
cs to young lady and monopolizing her
time being careful to show his better
character while in her presence, and lead
her, by every word of mouth-promises to
believe that his affections are centered on
her, until he has gained her warmest affec-
tions in return, and then declare he did
not mean to encourage any feeling warmer
than that of friendship. as if it were
valid reasoning for one human being to
sever the head from anothers body, and
then plead he did not know that the act
would cause death. And how many young
men resort to this practice to gain girls
affections. 1t is an every day occurrence,
and an act on which fashion has set her
seal Of appreciation. We need not go be-
yond our own circle of gentlemen acquain-
tances to find many of those most dishon-
orable g male hirts." 'Tis true, We ladies
arc not altogether free from blame for our
patronizing air, donned for the benefit OF
all smart young men, who can boast of the
number oftheir conquests and victims. We,
perhaps, give the male Hirts encourage
ment. Ladies are more confiding in their
nature than the stcrner sex, and trust in
maa's hoaos, too often, alas to find their
confidence betrayed They are more gen
tie iii their weakness and look up to him
as the perfect work when they are ava
lSened and ind they have treasured up a
ytalse idol, they are apt to give up to de-
spair. When yoa meet with disappoint-
ment, young man, you have the world tc
60 to in your dependency; you mingle
with the grave and gay in the many con-
ficting events of worldly life your sor-
row is soon forgotten. Not so with her.
She cannot make another a confdant Of
her sorrows, and in her retirement she can
but brood over your faithlessness, and ta-
king yon as counterpart of the world
doubt humanity. Young man, what would
your feelings be, were you to see a deal
sister made miserable by one of those hui
man vampires ? Would it not wiring youl
very heart in agony? Your suferings are
naught compared with what hers woulC
be. Then forbear Observe the golden
rule, which is--ss Do unto others as yo,
would have them do unto YOU
lNCOGNITO.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

A meeting of the Democratic and Com
seryative citizens of New Castle County,
will be held at the Court House in New
Castle, on Saturday, September 5th,
1868, at 2 O'clock, P, NJ. to ratify the
nominations of the late National Conyen-
ton and our Electoral ticket, our nomina-
ton for Representative in the Congress OF
the United States, the Legislative and Lc-
Wy Court Tickets, and Sheriff and Coro-
ner,
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

CALL FOR THE BEAssEMBLINd OF Cox
GREss.-The Washington Star, of Monday
afternoon, has the following, which is not
surprising in view of the desperation of
the political element which undertakes to
govern and porpotuatc It's power in the
South:
A movement is on foot among South
crn politicians looking toward call from
the Southern Legislatures for Congress to
reassemblc in September. They profess
to have no faith that the military viii be
used in good faith to protect the existing
State governments without further legis-
lation, and expect when the presidential
election arrives to see carried into effect q
most extensive system of terrorism aud
fraud. Several new Governors Of South
orn States recently made acquisitions on
the Secretary of War for arms under Il
law passed in 1876, but the Secretary has
declined to furnish until further legislation
is had on the subject. The Governors,
in consequence, have united in appeal to
Congress to meet on the day to which
they had adjourned to take action in the
matter"
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
lslel.ory E,olo l.alsl..g u 81. aeos.sea,

The Democrats of st. Georges raised a
fine Hickory Pole, on Saturday last. The
pole was 169 feet long, and in attempting
to raise it some of their ropes gave way,
and the pole fell, coming in contact with
Mr.. Minor Harvey and Mr.. McWhorter,
neither of whom were very seriously hurt.
Nothing daunted they took off section of
the pole, and set it firmly in It's place, Civ
ing their bergeo or streamer to the breeze,
intending to rc-splice and raise the entire
pole at subsequent day. The meeting
in the evening was large and enthusiastic,
and was addressed by Noble II. Biddle,
Esq. of Elkton, and by ii. A Nowland,
Esq. of this vicinity. The Odessa Band
was present, and added additional interest
to the occasion by its enligening strains.
The rearing of hickory poles was intro
duced as an eleetioneering feature. during
the campaigns of Gen. jackson, who bore
the soubriquet Of "O Old Hickory" given
to him by his grateful and enthusiastic
countrymen for the distinguished part he
bore in the bloody battle at the Hickory
Grounds. 1t also possessed considerable
significance rs to the heroic character
and stern nature of the man. He was
tougher than hickory itself, for his enc
mics, though backed by the money power
of the United States Bank, could never
break him down. On the contrary, he
vanquished every adversary, and bore
down all opposition. Such is the signif-
cance of the Hickory Pole now, The Dc
mocrats mean to overcome the opposition
in the present campaign, hence they are
again hosting their Hickory Poles,
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The President, in consequence of the
shooting ARRAY Of the negro Zouaves in
Washington on Thursday, has reiterated
his order for the disbandmeltt of the Mill
tia in the District. The order was given
to General Grant last November, but he
has not obeyed it, and the President has
notified the Secretary of War Of the fact,
instructions will accordingly be given I'M
mediately to General Candy, Seven of
the Aouaves were arrested on Saturday
and required to give bail in $500 to an
sWer
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ALABAMA PRESIDENTIAL ELEcToRs. -
The Montgomery Mail, democratic pa
per, gives report that Governor Smith
of Alabama, will soon issue his proclama-
tion for an election of presidential electors
and Congressman, at the regular time for
election in November. The election, it
says, will be conducted precisely as the
old code directs-except that those hither-
to disfranchised must file their application
with the probate judge of the county be-
fore voting.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The Democratic State Convention will
assemble ot Dover on Wednesday next.
There is considerable speculation as to who
is likely to receive the nomination for
Congress. The gentlemen named in the
lists are--Hon. John A. Nicholson, G. b.
Lore, Esq. Maj B. I. Biggs, DR.. Swith-
in Chandler, James NJ Johns, Edward
Ridgeiy, and John Fl. Paynter, Esqrs
A nomination is equivalent to an election,
hence spirited contest for the bonor may
be anticipated.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
DIED.


AT New Castle, on the llth inst. Mrs Elizabeth
P. wife of Capt. Robt. II. Barr, in The 10th year
of her qge.
AT his residence near Port Penn, on Monday.
the 10Th inst. of consumption, Dr. john Alriehs.
On the 5th inst. at his residence in Sill Pond.
Col JAS. H. Gale, in the 10th year Of his age
On Wednesday last at Warwick, Jesse +. son
of jacob $. Hayes, Esq. aged months.
In this town, on the 2lst instant, Ellie daugl-
ter of James II. and Ellie NJ Scowdrick. The
relatives and friends of the family are respectful
ly.invited TO attend the fuReral from the resi-
dence of her parents this afternoon, the 22d inst
at 3 o'clock
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ENcKE's CoMlr r-B. r. easds, Super
intendent of the U. S. Naval Observatory
at Washington, sends a communication to
Secretary Welles, in which he reports that
Encke's comet was observed there. on Fri
day morning, by Professor Hall. This
comet has not made its appearance before
for thirty years.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

STATE PoL1rIcs.-The city election of
Wilmington is held on the first Tuesday Of
September The Republicans have made
the following nomi4ations: For Mayor,
Joshua S. Valentine; for Alderman,
Francis Vincent; for Treasurer, Geo. G.
Maris; for Assessor, Daniel T. Hawkins.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The NEw YogK DEMOCRAT. Brick"
Pomeroy's new daily paper, made its first
appearance last Saturday afternoon. Thir-
ty-two. thousand copies were sold the first
day, and there was demand for 10000
more which could not be supplied.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

CuRIoUs DIsooyERy,--A gentleman in
one of the Departments at Washington has
made curious discovery, which we pub
lish below. He numbers each letter of the
alphabet, and then adds the numbers cor
rospoding to the letters composing the
two tickets, Seymour and Blair, and Grant
and Colfax. The result shows 1T for
Seymour and Blair, and 140 for Grant
and Colfax, the total being 317, which. is
the number of votes in the Electoral Col
lara thus.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The annual statement of the Post-ofice
Department for the year ending june 30th
will show deficiency of $4,000, ,000.-
This is partly owing to the restoration of
Southern mail routes and to the subsidies
for ocean service.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

A black snake of uncommon size was
killed by Mr.. Tilghman Nuttle and his
sons of Caroline county, one day last week
whilst getting timber from his woods 1t
measured y feet in length 81 inches
around it.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
Fruits and Flowers.
DELAWARE AGAINST THE WORLD II

N0W is the time for the ladies and gentlemen
IN of Middletown and its vicinity to call and
see specimens of Wax Fruit and Flowers, at the
Academy, and avail themselves of the rare op-
portunity of learning this beautiful ACCOMPLISH
ment, in class which will be organized in a
few days.
Mrs. j. A. Bigger, is well known in Delaware
and elsewhere, and can give best references as to
capacity and justice, in imparting knowledge 10
her pupils August 22-lt =
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ANOTHER VIcT1M.-A Mr.. James Rey-
nolds, of Philadelphia, was drowned al
Atlantic City, on Saturday, while bathing
on the beach His body was recovered.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

DEMooRATIo Victory IN IpAuo.--Idaho
advices of August II, state that Judge
Schaeifer, the Democratic candidate for
Congress, is 400 ahead. His election is
claimed by coo majority. This is Il large
Democratic gain.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The New Orleans Picayune says large
number of new buildings are now being
erected in that city.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ID Drown's U. S. Standard Scales Railroad,
-I0Hay, Coal, Platform, and Grocers Scales
of every description All Goods Warranted.
Barclay Street, New York. May 2-3mes
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

Hon George II. Pcndleton and Gene
raj Tom Ewing, Jr. are TO speak in Ban
gor, Maine, on the 10th instant, in Angus
ia on the 2lst, and in Portland on the
22d, in behalf of Seymour and Blair.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

As we go to press refreshing showers
arc falling, which will mature the corn.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
LOCAL ArFAIRs.

REMINIscFNcEs OF TIE PAsT-A copy
of the Federal Gazette and Baltimore Dali
ly Advertiser, of the Both July, 1796, has
recently found its way to the Office of the
Baltimore Sun, which journal has made
note of its contents, The 4th Congress
met in Philadelphia, and an act of that
session, signed by George Washington,
is contained in its columns. The latest
intelligence from Boston was eleven days
old, and its European news three months
old Among the advertisements was one
of book by John Hagerty, of Annapolis,
" wherein are stated the disadvantages
arising to the State of Maryland from the
proposed law before the General Assembly
in reference to the cross-cut canal between
tho Delaware and Chesapeake Bays"
VIM. Mcdonald g. Co. 203 South st. an
nounce the "Philadclphi and Baltimore
Water and Land Stages, sailing boat
leaving the lower end of Bowly's Wharf
every day, saturdays excepted) stopping
few minutes at the County wharf, Fell's
Point, to take in water and proceed to
t'rcnchtown, where stages will be waiting
to convey passengers TO New Castle, and
where another packet is waiting to proceed
immediately, wind and weather permitting
to Chestnut street wharf, Philadel pha. "
There was another line of packets to Phil
adclphia via Bohemia and Appoqninmink
Mr.. L. Robinson being the proprietor
who guarantees that i" one week is the
greatest length of time required for the
transportation of merchandise or heavy ar
| ticles from either of the extreme points Of
the line, although light articles will be
delivered in four Or five days after ship
ping" The contrast presented by these
arrangements with the facilities for trave
and transportation now, brings to our view
the rapid strides our country has made il
the march Of Improvement, within the 7;
years which have elapsed since then, pc
riod within the recollection of quite mum
bcr of our oldest citizens still living il
this town and neighborhood.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

RAIL ROAD Acc1DENr.-Th locomotive
"Thomas Clayton" of the 135 Express
Train, on Monday morning, was thrown
off the track, at BIiddletown, by the dis
placement of the switch. The locomotive
ran into the platform and tore it up for
several yards' but did no further damage.
The speed Of the train had been checked
before it reached the switch, else the dam
age would have been much greater. The
switch was all right at sunset, and it is
supposed it was changed by some malig-
nant person. Another locomotive was
telegraphed for to Wilmington, which
oamc down, and at 4 o'clock took the
train on towards Crisfeld. On the Tues
day night previous, some malicious per-
son ran a wood car off the switch on the
main track, and the approaching train
struck it and knocked it off the track, do
ing no damage. An inquiry into these
malignant acts ought to be instituted, in
order to ferret out the perpetrators.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22
ELorEMENT.-We e learn that an Englisl

ELopEMENr.-We learn that an English
man NAMED William D. Long, elopod with
the wife of John Snodell of Appoquini-
mink Hundred, last Monday. The par
ties passed through Odessa, and contrac-
ted Il bill at the store Of Capt. Walker,
The faithless woman ordering the same to
be charged to her husband. They procee-
ded to Middlotown, where they took the
train going north and have not since been
heard of. Mrs. S. is the mother of seve-
ral chrildren, and heretofore stood well in
the estimation of her ncighbors. Mr.
Snodell is an industrious and upright man
and is highly esteemed by his fellow citi-
zens. Since the above was in type we
learn that the faithless wife returned to
her injured husband and children on We'd
nesday night last, and that for the sake Of
his children he consented to receive her
back again.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ATrEMrr At RApE.-George Miller, col
orcd, was before Esquire Black, at Glas-
GOV, few days since, charged with an
attempt to commit rape on a colored wo-
man. The Squire wrote out the commit
ment, and held Miller in custody until late
in the evening, with the expectation of
getting constable to take him to prison.
but falling in this, the man was discharged
on his own recognizance to appear before
that officer on Saturday next. Miller lives
with Richard Clayton, Esq, on the Manor
-Guzettc
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

REED BIRDs.-It is rather too early for
reed-bird shooting, but we hear that the
marshes of the Delaware begin to be
thronged with them. Sora or rail, will
also soon be in season. We have known
as many as 150 of these last mentioned
birds to be killed by a sportsman on one
tide. What luscious broil, or palatable
pie they make. They command high
price in the city restaurants, and myriads
of them are sent thithcr, where their bones
are picked by the hungry denizens with
great gusto.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

Try IT.--Constantine' Persian Heal
ing Pine Tar Soap. Itcures pimples, itch
salt rheum, sunburn, chaps, ring worm,
ulcers, and all cutaneous diseases Erad-
icates dandruff blotches, and eruptions,
and is the best medicated soap ever Offer
ed to the public. For sale by G.. B.
Thompson, Wilmington, Delaware, and by
druggists generally.
DIsCHARGD. Samuel Hill and Benia-
min Hill, brothers, committed to New
Castle jail, recently, under suspicion of
setting fire to the stack yard of Mr.. Sam
uel Townsend, were brought before Judge
Wales. on a writ of habeaS corpus, on
Monday last, and discharged after hear
ing of the case, there being no evidence
against them to warrant, their detention
for trial.
At meeting of the Board of Directors
of the Kent Rail Road, on Saturday last,
Isaac Parsons, Esq. was elected President
in place of VIM. Janvier, Esq. declined.
The Indies and gentlemen of Middletown
should not fail to call at the Academy and
view Mrs. Bigger's beautiful specimens of
art in the articles of wax fruit and flowers
She proposes to impart instruction in this
beautiful art to- class in this place,
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

ACCIDENT TO THE ODESSA SrAaE.-On
Tuesday the dashboard of the Odessa
Stage was broken off by the ponderosity
of one of the 6" solid men" of that town,
The accident occurred in Middletown.
The Smyrna Circuit Camp near Black
bird, commenced ON Thursday. There
are two tents from Middletown, and one
OF more. from the vicinity of Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

KILLED.-The Delawarean says "A
white man named Joseph Outten, a resi-
dent of Milford, said to have been drum
ken, disordcrly character, was instantly
killed near Bowers Beach, last Saturday
by being run over by an OK cart. Outten
it seems, being drunk, got in the cart
which was passing him on the road BY
some means he fell out, a heavy whec
passed over his neck and broke the bone
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

The Democrats of Brandywine Hundred
raised handsome hickory pole at the
Practical Farmer on Monday night
They will soon adorn it with fine flag on
which will be emblazoned the names of
Seymour and Blair.
Middletown transcript., 1868-08-22

KILLED.-The Delamarean says that a
boy living with Mr.. Donaphon, on Mr..
Charles Browns farm, about four miles
from Dover, on the Smyrna road, was
killed last Wednesday by a kick from a
mule.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-26
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Il Valuable Little Farm.

VI Il sa4l1 DIE Llttlc Farm.
Under and ly virtue of Il Decree of the Circuit Court
for Cecil county. sitting court of equity the under
signed, Trustee" will Offer at Public sale the Court
House door. in Ekton, Cell county, Md. on
Thursday, December 31st, 1865,
at / "c",k ". al: that d,sral!" property Of which
Ellis C. PHILIPS died seized situate in the 9Th Election
District t', road le.n. from Port Dcosit Brick
Meeting lInu%', and containing
1j Acres Of Land.
or less. The improvements consist of all.
good substantial tw,,-story FRAME HOUSE, IL LsFlI,
n with all the necessary nutlmiliin"s: also, M M
Blacksmith Shop, Shocinc Shed AMI Wood E;ldi ~
y"uu; Apple Orchard consisting of - of choice
varieties.
The lanl is we'll waterrl aul well fenced
in the county desirable. T" those who wish nice
little farm in pleasant nrshhorhood and convenient to
markets. for small amount of money and reasonable
terms, this property il especially recommended Young
farm who wish To have n small farm If their and
to invest their earnings safely should attend the sale
TERMS OF SALE. us determined by the Decree
follows -Onra,if of the purchase money to he paid iii
cash the day If sale the balance thereof in equal
in-tilmcnts of AMI three years from the day of sale
The credit payments be secured by the Bonds of the
purchaser. with security To he approved by the Trustee
and Ia lear interest from the day of sale.
Cast of Deed Stamps. &c. to he paid 10y the purchaser
Possession given March 18th, 1869
REUBEN HAINES,
Elkton, Dec ., lS5S-ts Trustee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-26
SPRING.BALANCES.

One of our exchanges gives 4 needed
warning against these honest-faced impo-
Sitions.
"In nearly all the meat-markets, and
many of the groceries and other shops
where articles are sold by retail, are to be
found some nice little contrivances for
cheating the purchaser and adding to the
gains of the seller, called spring balances.
"The spring balance was never intended
to give value received; it is only conven-
lent to show an approximation to the
weight of the substance which is attached
to the hook or placed on the suspended
support below. The spring balance is al
most the only sort of apparatus that is of
more value to the owner the longer it is
used. This contrivance is so, for the rca-
son that every strain on the tension of the
spring causes it to bend Il little easier than
at the previous time it was bent so that,
admitting that it furnished a true index OF
the weight of an article when it was new,
it is certain that it will not do so after the
lapse of few months of use.
Not only is the spring balance inaccurate
when compared with the lever-balance,
but it is, after little use, inaccurate when
compared with itself-that is, it will re-
quire greater weight to register the tenth
pound on the scale than it did the first for
the reason that smaller quantities are much
more frequently weighed than larger ones
or, again, if ten pounds are weighed sep
arately they will not weigh ten pounds
when put on the hook or support together.
'.No butcher or market-man buys his
meat by weight on a spring balance, and
their use is a fraud on fair dealing that
communities should no longer tolerate. and
which the Canadian Government has al
ready prohibited
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-12-26
From the Atlantic Monthly for January.
After Election.
BY JOHN C. WHITTIER.

The days sharp strife is ended now,
Our work is done, God knoweth how!
As on the thronged; unrestful town
The patience of the moon looks down,
wait to hear, beside the wire,
The voices of its tongues of fire.
Slow, doubtful, faint, they seem at first
BE strong, my heart, to know the worst
Hank there the Alleghanies spoke;
That sound from lake and prairie broke
That sunset-gun of triumph rent
The silence of a continent
That signal from Nebraska sprung,
This, from Nevada mountain tongue!
Is that thy answer, strong and free,
o loyal heart of Tennessee?
What strange, glad voice is that which call
From Wagner's grave and Sumpter's walls
From Mississippi's fountain-head
A sound as of the bison's tread
There rustled freedoms Charter Oak
In that wild burst the Ozarks spoke
Cheer answers cheer from rise to set
OF sun. We have country yet
The praise, o Ged, be thine alone
Thou givest not for bread stone
Thou hast not led us through the night
To blind us with returning light
Not through the furnace have We passed,
To perish at its mouth at last.
o night of peace, thy flight restrain!
November's moon, be slow to wane
Shine on the freedman's cabin floor,
On brows of prayer blessing pour;
And give, with full assurance blest,
The weary heart of Freedom rest