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Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14


The Next SrEP.-Some unsophistica-
ted people thought that after slavery was
abolished there would be an end of the
negro question. But not 30. Wendell
Phillips. who for years has shaped the
course ofthe Radical party. in hot haste,
on the day after the late election addressed
= letter to Gen. Grant, through the press,
demanding the passage Of constitutional
amendment forbidding state to disfran-
chise any Of its citizens on account Of race
or color. This is to be the next step in
the march Of fanatical progress The
rights Of the States to regulate suffrage
for themselves, so ostentatiously proclaim
ed in the Chicago platform. and recognised
as a cardinal principle of our compact, is
to be ignored, and the negro enfranchised
II subyerts the Constitution and repudiates
the Chicago platform at one and the same
time. Forney. also. joins Phillips in de-
manding this amendment. for be says the
Radicals win not have the requisite two
thirds in the 4lst Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
Repeal OF IN. on,ee-T.nars Act.


The odious tenure-of-ofhce bill with
which the Radical Revolutionists in Con-
gress tied the hands Of President johnson,
would be found a very inconvenient piece
of party machinery with Radical Presi-
dent in the chair. 1t is therefore already
proposed to repeal it. But ii is meanly
and no doubt falsely alleged. in the SUBJ
joined extract, that the Democrats intend
to move in the matter, and that the Radi-
Gals will forestall them. This is done to
break the force of the glaring inconsistent
cy of the Radicals, and as a pretext for
the repeal Of this piece Of palpable and
unparalleled political scoundrelism.
PREsrDsNrIAL PRIvILEeEs. 1t is said
that certain democratic members intend to
introduce bill for the restoration Of the
full privileges of the presidency TO Gen.
Grant, and it is believed that the republi.
cans will anticipate them, and that an
act win pass in December. to take effect
from the fourth Of March, which will give
the new President the full privileges, o.
his Office. - Wash. Cor. ~. T. fFibane
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

A Nav RuRAL FAMILY PAPER. Mes
srs. Pettengill. Bates & Co. of 81 Park
Row, New York. announce that on or be-
fore January next they win issue the first
number Of Rural and Family weekly pa
per. to be called Hearth and Home, ''and
to be devoted 10 all that pertains to coun-
try life. in its broadest sense. !" The pub
fishers state that the paper win not be par
tisan or sectarian. Donald G.. Mitchell
(better known as Tx MarveD win have the
general editorial charge. while the home
and freside department viii be subject to
the supervision Of Mrs. Harriet Beecher
Stowe. who Is also engaged as a regular
contributor. Other talent 10 enlisted for
special departments, and the publishers
promise to spare no labor or expense 10
make their paper worthy Of a place In ev-
cry household in the land.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
A WoMAn srsrrnorp 70 NJ HAnarn

A WOMAN SENTENCED TO DE HANGED.
Kate O'Brien. who murdered Bridget
McDermot. in Buffalo, N. Y was on Sa-
turday sentenced to be executed on the
18th Of December next When asked if
she had anything to say why the judg-
ment of the law should not be passed upon
her, she arose and delivered an incoherent
appeal to the court.
At the conclusion of her remarks Judge
Masters pronounced the sentence, and az
the last words were spoken the trembling
woman seemed to realize her doom, and
burst into passion of weeping, the sound
of her sobs filling the court-aoom as she
was led away.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Republican papers refer to the di-
ininished Democratic majority in Mary
land. at the late election (32. 2.000) as an
evidence Of the growth of Republicanism
in that State. Let any one consult the
registration, and he win see that voters
enough remained at home on the day Of
the election, TO have swelled the Demo-
cratic majority to over fifty thousand.
The. vote was 5000 short in Baltimore
City alone. and one thousand short of a
full poll in MANY of the counties. Nearly
al the absentees were Democrats, as the
Republicans polled nearly their full strength
In every place. A full vote can never be
polled. unless there are local candidates
upon the ticket, to bring out all the
voters. Besides, every Maryland Demo
erat knew that the State was safe, there.
fore they wore indifferent as 70 full vot.
at the late election.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

THE NOVEMBER MErEoas. an
nual meteoric shower is expected this year
between the 18th and 18th Of November.
The astronomer Of the Cincinnati Obser-
vatory writes to the Gazette of that city
"On the 18th and 18th of November,
between the hours of midnight and sun
rise, watch will be kept at this obserya-
tory for the so-called November meteors.
In this labor it is peculiarly advantageous
to have the cooperation of several OBJ
servers, aud, as the observations are Of y
very simple character, the director would
cordially invite all who are interested in
this subject to unite therein with him."
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

WHAr WILL THE COMING MAN Do -
We do not pretend to conjecture what
Grants policy will be. We leave specu-
lation to our Radical friends, who are di-
rectly interested parties. Wendell Phil
ips has indicated what his ring expects.
while the Conservative element Of the Re-
pulicans as unmistakably declares its pref
erences. Between these two opposing fac
tions stands Genrral Grant. He cannot
hope to satisfy both; /; and, as necessary
consequence, war must be declared. Hos-
tilities will commence with the assembling
Of Congress, and we look for as Interest,"
ing combat as that of the Kilkenny
cats. LET us have peace. "-Ne.eark On.
~ Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

GKN. RoBr. L. LEE We were inform-
ed yesterday that the Knickerbocker Life
Insurance Company, Of New York, have
transmitted Communication TO General
Lee, rendering him the position of "Su-
pervisor Of Agencies Of that institution in
the Southern States The salary proposed
70 be paid is SIC. 900 per annum.
In this connection we may state that
there has been considerable s.talk on
Change" abont the expediency Of electing
General Lee to the presidency Of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railroad Company. The
advocates Of the idea argue that his elec-
ton to that position would secure the i'm
mediate realization of the funds required
to complete the road to Ohio. Rich
mond Whig. a,aeS esI
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

TINS CossuLAR Srsrsn. The 9Th audi
tor Of the Treasury Department reports
that for the year ending June S0th. 1868,
the aggregate salaries paid TO the United
States consule. inclnding losses In ex-
change. amounted 70 SS73. $50. The To-
tai receipts in fees from consnlates we're
4435. 10, showing . revenue from this
source Of &01. .429 The consular system
Of the United States was never self sup
porting until the year 1896. Since then
the net revenue from this source amounted
to over $50. 900 q year.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

PREsIDENrIAL ELEcroRs. The Presi-
dental Electors. chosen in each State
meet at the capital Of their respective
States on the first Wednesday in Decem-
Der. They vote by distinct ballots for
President and Vice-P President, and send
the result. carefully sealed. by special
messenger. to Hon. Benz. +. Wade. Press
ident ofthe Senate. The Senate and House,
having fixed q day for joint convention,
will assemble together in the House. Mr..
Wade viii open the certificates, count the
votes, and announce that Ulysses s.. Grant
is elected President and Schuyler Collar
Vice President Of the United States.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The press Of the country are endeavor-
ing to forecast the policy Of the incoming
administration. Radicals. Conservatives
and Democrats, are all speculating upon
the subject. but know no more than the
man in the moon. We doubt If General
Grant himself knows much more than they
do. He viii be governed by circumstan-
ces. but is likely to look to his radical ad-
yisers for direction.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

Since the above was in type the Proc
lamation of the Governor has been made
public. The official majority Of the DEM
ocratic Electors, in the State, is 3,84S,
and for Maj. Benjamin 7. Biggs. for Con-
gress. 1895.
Hon. John A. Nicholson's majority in
1866 was 1880. In this county the vote
was, for McKim. (RadicaD 4.40S; for
Nicholson, 4.8l0. The Democrats have,
therefore, gained 649 in New Castle county
and 1875 in the State on the Congress-
ional vote. The Republican vote in this
county has fallen off 100.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Supreme Court Of the District Of
Columbia on Friday discharged John n !.
Surratt from custody. Some weeks ago,
the prisoner, after pleading ths- limitation
not, was discharged, the prosecution OBJ
jecting and entering an appeal. The ap-
peal Is now dismissed BY the Supreme
Court. on the ground that no appeal lies
against criminal judgement in favor Of
the defendant
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
MARRIED..

On the 29th Of October, at the residence Of tho
minis, D. D. of Kentucky, assisted BY Rev. Dr. J,
Morsell Rowland Cox. of Washington, d. e,
and Fanny Cummins, daughter of Robert Hill,
Esq. of Smyrna.
On the 10th ult. by the Rev. j. s. Willis, Mr.,
Solomon Townsend, of New Castle county, 10
Miss Hattie, daughter of John West, Esq. of Kent
connty, Del. sod
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by j IsAAcs,
NJ. ID. and Professor Of Disease of the Eve and
Ear, in the Medical College Of Pennsylvania, Ia
years experience, formerly Of Leyden, Holland,
No. sob Arch Street, Phila. Testimonials car,
be seen at his Office The medical faculty are in
yited to accompany their patients, as he has no
secrets In his practice. Artificial eyes inserted
without pain. No charge for examination.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
reported Fnilsusssring Expedition to cus


The following extract is taken from q
long report published in the New York
World Of yesterday. We give it merely
as rumOr:
The highly important events that have
transpired in Spain during the last five
weeks, which have resulted in the over
throw of one of the Oldest thrones on the
European Continent, has drawn the at
tention of adventures and flibusterine
Americans to the unprotected or weak
state of the defences Of the ever faithful
Isle of Cuba.
An expedition, or rather series of expe-
ditions, are now in process of fitting out,
the objective point of such being some
central point for general concentration in
the heart of Cuba. These expeditions
are seyerally being organized in New
York, Mobile, Boston and New Orleans
The object of these several expeditions
when united, is the annexation of Cuba
to the United States. ,..-ts-.
Commupication has been established be-
tween the leading insurgents now in arms
against the authority of the Captain Gen.
eral Lersundi and the different chiefs o.
the movement in the United States. s
In New York city the Acknowledged
leader of the filibustering movement is {
Colonel George w. Gibbons, who ha,
held commission and served in the vol
unteer force employed during the lat'
war. Colonel Gibbons is about twenty
eight years of age, is a man of powerful
frame, and when mere lad served undel
the ill-fated General William Walker, il
his Nicaraguan filibustering movement.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
The p.lsrs.re nzsesaen.

We intended 70 give the returns eom-
plete, in this issue. but the figures before
US are 50 muddIed that we are unwilling
TO burden our columns with them, as they
are yalueless, until corrected, for future
reference.
In New Castle county 917S votes were
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Louisville Courier and the Louis
vile Journal have been recently been uni
ted and merged into one concern, under
the title of the Louisville Courier--Joa.
nal. s
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

Michigan has man Of 100, and Odens-
burg, New York, one Of 1O6. now living.
The blind staggers is very fatal among
the horses in Talbot county
A firm in Portland has manufactured
"a 900 planchettes this season.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

"a Charade'' in verse. win appear
next week. We win send the 4taaaeyipi
free. for one year, to the lady Or geatle-
man who iirst solves It.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

u n rumored 10 Washington that Gen.
Grant bears strong antipathy to Office
seekers. and that comparatively few re-
inovals viii be made. The ins viii have
the advantage Of the outs. this time. II
this be true,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Republicans win have less than
two.thirds majority in the next Congress,
unless they eject some ten or fifteen DEM
oerats, which L Is believed they viii not
seruple to DO.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

DEMocRArIo Ns.-Besides electing
Democratic Governors in New York and
New Jersey, the Democracy of the Union
have gained thirty-fye members of Con-
gress, as follows
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The probabilities are that the Radicals
will have from fifteen to eighteen less than
two-third majority in the House.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
qAs nsvelss.sa = cas..


But Little is known here Of the progress
Of the revolution in Cuba. The author
tiles Of the Island are careful 10 permit
the publication Of nothing which gives
proper idea Of the difficulties Of the Gov
ernment with the revolutionists. We
have been permitted to make the follow
ing extract Of letter dated Havana, 0c-
tcber 10th, to gentleman in this city:
You already know that the inhabi-
tants Of the eastern part of this Island
have risen in arms and proclaimed the in
dependence of the Island. The Govern
ment has sent about ten thousand soldiers
to check the revolution. but until the pres
ent Il seems they have been able to do lit
tie or nothing. on account of the difficult
ties the troops find in marching through
unsettled districts covered with rocks and
woods, and where many men are lost
without seeing the enemy. Whole COM
panies have often been obliged to run for
their lives without having fred single
shot. Our papers publish every day ac-
counts Of the victories obtained by the
royal troops. but we well know what this
means, for though we read that SO many
Of the enemy were killed and wounded and
SO many prisoners taken, we find in the
same account that the killed and wounded
were taken away by the rebels, who would
not be overtaken in their precipitate fight.
In another part of the paper we are told
that one prisoner was taken and marched
through the nearest town, which proves
that taking prisoners is rare occurrence
with our brave troops. Our present VIC
tories are similar to those obtained in St.
Domingo, aud the result will probably be
the same. The Government is doing
everything in its power to crush the rev.
olution. but it has not the means to do it
effectually, and no help can be expected
from the mother country. We do not yet
know what will be the result of the pres
ent conflict. No business is done in the
city ; money is SO scarce that even our
National Bank cannot cash it's notes, and
the latter can only be changed for gold at
the stores at A or 5 per cent. discount.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
electoral vess.

The following is the result for Presi-
dent in all the States ~
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The bank of Smyrna has declared div
idend of 8 per cent. for the last six
months. clear Of tax.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Dela,eare Repubtican says move.
ment is on foot to re-install Col. A. H
Grimshaw as Postmaster in Wilmington
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

Il is said the party in favor Of q repub-
9, i rapidly gaining ground in Spain.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
DELAwARE LEeIsLATuRE.

The Legislature of Delaware will be
composed Of the following gentlemen, all
ofwhom are Democrats. except the first two
Senators.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

REsraNED. Rev. @. H. Shield, rector
Of St.. Stephens Church, in Sassafras
Neck, has resigned his charge to accept a
call rendered by the vestry Of Christ
Church at Washington, d. G.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
PUBLIC SALE OF
" a1uable Real Estate.
IN QUEEN ANNEs COUNTY MD.

FTvHE Undersigned as Attorney for Edmund
a Lynch Hewett Esq will sell at Public Sale,
at Church Hill, to the highest bidder, on
TAIrsday, December Sd, 1868, al O'clock, y. n.
All that Farm or Plantation,
Containg 100 Acres.
more or less, situated in Queen Aane,s cpunty.
Maryland, on the public road leading from Church
Hill to Ruthsburg, adjoining the lands of Judge
Cnaries Mccoillster and y. y: . Elliott Esq; and
Anne's and Kent Railroad, now being rapidly
pushed to completion.
The improvements consist Of
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14
TW0-STORY BRICK DWELLING.

butff WIfHllI ttIU Iast Ten years,
BARN. sTAB BILE and other rOUTBUIlDsNes.
The quality Of the soil is excellent. being light
with red clay sub-soil The whole tract lies
high not one foot Of land being lost during the
three or iQnr extremely wet seasons m
Persons desiring to purchase bargain in
Queen Annes county will do we'll to attend this
sale : i. fsse 4 s
- The tenant now on the premises viii
show to any spe desiring to view them. Visitors
from the North take ears OF Delaware Railroad ID
Halltown Station; Md, 7rs's =
TERNs--Very easy. Made knoWn on day Of
sale, or previously, BY addressing, - $
W SCpTT ROBERTS,
r.os Crumpton, Queen Anne's Co. Nd,
Noy.l5 le6s-fs.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

james Nicholson. Esq. of Pencader
Hundred, has received the appointment Of
Recorder for New Castle county. from
Gov. salisbury. We doubt not that Mr..
Nicholson will make very efficient
officer
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

We hear that Mr.. G.. Parker, on yes
terday, sent some Is teams to Masseys
Cross Roads to commence grading the
branch road from that place to Townsend.
The Queen Anne's and Kent road has now
only about six miles to grade.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

The Right Rev. Alfred Lee, d. ID.
Bishop Of the Diocese of Delaware. will
Cd. v. } oficiate in Saint AIMS Church,
Middletown, on Sunday morning next,
18th inst. and at night in the Chapel in
Middletown at o'clock.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-14

Isaac Sinex, Of Newport. New Castle
Co. committed suicide on Wednesday by
shooting himself. He was for many years
engaged in blacksmithing and was re.
spectacle and worthy citizen. We pre-.
sumo that he was near seventy years o.
age. 1t is said that he has been laborins
under alteration of mind for some time
back - Republican.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-11-19

From and after Aug. Goth. 1861, trains will leave in
in connection with all western lines as follows:
IRON DtNhIRh IND SALAHANCA-By New York
$50 T. " mn EXiRf.5S. From Dunkirk, Sundays
excepted) Stops at Salamanca, 10 90 a H.. and
ut lIornelsvile and Corning with the
Express mail from Buffalo, and arrives in New York Ut
235 p r. LEGHTviAG EXPRESS, from Salamsnca,
(sundavs excepted stops at Gornesville 30
(suppcr), nefsecting with the 22O train from alo
and arrives in New FORK at go \. NJ.
415 T. " NEF YORK NIGHT EXPRESS, from = ID
kirk. Sundays excepted) stops at Salamanca &
NJ. Olean 10 Turner'S $50 and arrives in
rev Ork at 1879 r. NJ. connecting with aitcrntt Ii
trains and steamers for Boston anu New England g.
$50 r. W. CINtINCiN4T EXpRESS, from Dunkih
Sundays cxccpted0 stops at Salamanca l1.55 p. Nj
and connects at iIoTneSye with the / 20 train from
Buffalo, arriving in New York 325 II.
545 H. M NEW YORK DAY EMPRESS. Sundays
cxccptcd) stops at llornesyille DOB 4 ~ (bkf) Sus
and arrives in New York 1888 p. NJ Connect. at
Great Bend with Delaware. Iackawanna & w stern
railroad. and at Jersey city with midnight Express
train of New Jersey railroad for Philadelphia, Bati
more and Washington.
500 A. 81 EXPRE5sS SL4IL via Avon and IIorncs-
vile Sundays excepted arrives in New York at 100
n: connects at Elnira with Northernce rail
way for Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore Wash
30 p w. LI&H7NING t,yPPESS, Sundays except
ed stops Horncllsyiilc 5.25 NJ (sIp) andu rrvcs
in New York 100 \. ", connects III Jersey city with
morning Dress train o. New Jersey Railroad for
Baltimore and Washington. and at New York wiz
6, 10 r " NV i0Rh IGGHT TXPPf.SS, daily, stop
at Portage S.5j P NJ ntersectine at Iornelsville viii
the 4. Is train from Dunkirk, and arrives in New
IL 20 r. ~. CINCINNATI EXPRESS, Sundays
cepted.) stops al Susquehannah 40 4. ~; (bkft.
Turner's 10 r. NJ. dne) and arrives in New York a
3.25 connects at Elmira. with northern Centra
X. X. for Harrisburg. PHILADELPHIA Baltimore, Wash
ingtOn, points sonth at Great Bend with Delaware
Iackawanna & Western railroad for Scranton. Trent
and Philadelphia, and at New York with afternoon
trains and for Boston and New England cit
Only train east sunday leaving Buffalo AT Il, II
r. NJ, and reaching New York at - 80 p. NJ.
Boston and New England passengers, with their bag
gage are transferred free u charge i'll New York.
To pleasure travellers the line of the Erie railway pre-
sents many objects Of interest passing through the
beautiful valleys of the Chemuns, Susquehanna Della
of natures beauties commands attention.
! Tho best ventilated and most luxurious slecpins
coaches IN TIE WORLD accompany all night trains
on this railway.
BA e. GA GE CHECKED T,HR OUGI
And fare al,0ayS as t01o any other route.
ASK FOR TICKETS VIA. ERIE RAILWAY
Which can be obtained at principal Tick Offices il
the westand southwest.
RID DIE, W.. u. BARR,
Gen'l Supt. Genl Pass. Ag't.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-11-19
the OMPEHSATiNC" PowER-
(Both eight and ten horse.)

oommendable ambition exists among threshesr %
Own the best machine in tie eghbuhood." Nothing
is more csagreeabe 70 them than 70 have farmers oo-
pis that their work is not properly Done to lose
valuable time By Of breakages, and they
not be too careful in selecting a machine.
The Sweepstakes is the accredited head
OF the 1hrcshing Machine family. and it, superior
strength durability. mplicy. of draft. style az
finish and capacity for hreshing and cleaning grain
faster and better than any other are acknowledged
The great reputation achieved by this
tavorite machine. has led several INSCRIPTIONS msnu-
iaelnrers. and numerous agents 20 attach the name
"SwEEPsTAKEs.' in way and another 20 theif
machines. and advertisements 10 mslcad and deceive
To avoid deception. see tina. every machine hss
the card. &C. AULTMAN x &C, Manufacturers,
CANTOR. OHIo,' in gilt letters conspicuously on
both sides of the Separator.
The Genuine Sweepstakes enables the
hresher To pick his customers seldoIn stops for
pairs, lasts much longer than others. much
grumbling and veyatiOn, does the same amount Of
work with less s0or. and enables him TO select the
best and most profitable jobs.
The farmers give il the preference, and
onen an extra price per bnshe because it ihresbcs
clean from the heads separates perfectly from the
straw, cleans I'll for market without waste all
the grain. does its work with the utmost speed safety
and economy. and does not keep gang OF men and
sams about them on expense.
The elegant Patent Pivot Side Gear"
Is To be found only on the "SwEErsTAKEs."
Our Patent Cleaning Apparatus en-
eDce the operator 10 contfO The direction OF the blast,
and position OF the selves and clean either heavy OF
light grain without waste is as IL can he ihroshed
the chat and dirt being separated from the grain
before IL strikes TIE seire az al.
Taylor's Safety Couplings, for Tumb1ing
Rods, which money. time and danger to NAN
and beast. arc furnished on all machines
Separators, Horse Powers. Straw
Stackers. Gears, or Jacks, sold sepa-
ratelv. when desired. written warranty do
livered with every machine. The .'sWEEPsTAKEs"
is usually very article after harvest. and par
hes should order saIiy
Call or send and get pamphlet circular
giving FIJI description and particulars. together
with numerous certificates. and the names and resi-
dcncc of several ihOusenl persons who nave bought
Iid Used Tia ; = Ez4sTAhss al t.l- NOT:H 81 liOIIs
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1868-11-19

ALI trains running directly through to New York.
IS 400 MILES WITHOUT CHANGE OF COACHES.