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Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The Kent Rail Road.-We learn that
the contract for the construction Of the
Kent County Rail Road has been signed.
This is for that portion of the road be-
tween Massey's and Deep Landing. The
upper terminus will be fixed at Townsend,
unless the friends of the Sassafras, War
wick, and Middletown route, have the
ability and the will to furnish $50, 900 in
money to bring the road to this point.
The friends of this route who reside in
Kent, oppose the Townsend terminus, be-
cause, as they allege, the guarantee of 6
per cent. to the Della ARE Road for con-
structing the section from Massey's to
Townsend, would entail perpetual tax
upon Kent county. They also aver that
the subscriptions to the stock of said road
obtained from persons residing along the
line Of the proposed route via Sassafras
and Warwick, to Middletown, were based
upon the belief that the road would take
that direction, and if it should not, they
will resist the payment of such subscrip-
tions in all the Courts of the State. Sc
the matter rests, for the present. What
further action the friends of this route pro-
pose to take, we are not advised.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The LEADER. We have received
the first number of this goodly quarto,
published in the City of Monuments, in
tho place of " SOUTHERN SOCIETY,"" 1t is
beautifully printed, and its columns are
rscy and readable. But, oh that horrid
frontispiece! Black as the ravens wing,
mot head of Gorgon was ever more forbid
ding. Put it away. imstanter !; what per-
version Of taste, ever to have conceived
such cap1 for SO fair thing as " TIE
LEADER"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

GoyERSMENT OFFIcIALs.-Some idea Of
the large army of ofice-holders, in this
country, and of the immense patronage
dispensed to them, may be gathered from
statement compiled at the instance Of
the impeachment managers, and reported
to the Senate on Monday. The aggregate
number of officers in the different depart
ments. is given at Al ,55s, with salaries
amounting to $31, ,708, 1861.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Chicago has given Democratic major
ity at her charter election, of 921. AT
the last Congressional election. in 1866,
the Republican majority was 983. At the
election last November, the Radical can
didate for County Treasurer, received
over four thousand majority. Democratic
gain, of over 5 1000. Chicago thus gives a
most cordial greeting to the National Re
publican Convention shortly to assemble
in that city.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The attention of merchants and dealers
in Coal Oil, is directed to the advertise
ment Of Messrs. Thompson & Co, s. W.
corner of I'd and Market streets, Whining
ton, Del. which appears in our advertising
columns. They guarantee to sell none
but the safest and best. Don't run the
risk of burning your property by using
oil under lawful test.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The Pacific Railroad has climed to the
summit of the Rocky Mountains and begun
its descent on the Pacific slope. A dis
patch from the chief engineer of the work
announces the laying of the rails upon the
summit, with beftting ceremonies, on the
10Th of April
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The new constitution has been defeated
In Georgia; Gen. Gordon has been elected
Governor by large majority and what
Is stili more significant, the counties which
have the largest negro msjorities have
gone Democratic.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

The New York Times, in reviewing the
article which recently appeared in the Ma
ttonat Intettigencer on the subject of the
succession to the Presidential Office in case
of the removal of the present incumbent,
is very much inclined to believe that the
position assumed by the writer, that nei-
ther Senator Wade or Speaker Colfax are,
under the Constitution, eligible to that
Office, is q correct one.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

A letter to the editor of this paper, from
gentleman in St. Mary's county, Md.
expresses the opinion that the late cold
weather has destroyed the peach crop in
that region, where the orchards were in
bloom. They are not yet in blossom here,
where the season is at lest two weeks later
than il is In Southern Maryland.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
LOCAL Arrams.

Ansaisements. The citizens of Middle
town and vicinity have not lacked amuse-
ment, of one kind or another, for a couple
OF weeks past. First, they had the Wal
lace Dramatic Company. which played
here couple Of nights, with but indiffe-
rent success. Second, lecture in rhyme
by Rev. 81. L. Howard, amusing and in
structive, though but few persons were in
attendance. Third, several lectures to
Sabbath School children and adults, by
Mr.. VIM. R. Hunter, Sabbath School
Missionary, of North Carolina. Fourth,
a lecture on Temperance, last night, un-
der the auspices of the Good Templars, by
s. M. Hewlett, +" the Little Jersey Gun. "
And, lastly, Gardner & Kenyon's Circus,
to-day. In this medley the tastes of all
have doubtless been gratifed.
For the benefit of St. AIMS P. E..
Sabbath School Library, we are soon to
have Tableaun- Nivants now in course of
preparation by the ladies, who know SO
well how to manage such things. This is
bound to be success, for when the soft
hand of beauty takes hold of any moral
enterprise, like this, it must succeed.
Messrs. J. M. Cox & Bro. have kindly
rendered the use of their extensive new
Show Room for the purpose.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
Mr.. simons, of Philadelphia, will Civ

Mr.. Simons, of Philadelphia, will give
an exhibition of the American Fire Ex-
tinguisher, to test its efficiency in subdu-
ing conaagrations, on Tuesday next, at
o'clock, P. M. before the Town Commits
sioners, who, we learn, if satisfied with
the apparatus, intend to purchase some of
them for the protection of town property
against fire.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
Baltimore, January

DhtduoISi ~, 1908.
81 used the Rodonda Guano upon Corn, which
planted in the spring of 1867, with much sue
cess. The Guano was applied in the hill on the
poorest portion of my farm and yielded Il better
crop than the richest part did without Guano. l
have used various fertilizers on my farm in Anne
Arundel county, and considered the Rodonda
Guano equal to any costing double the money.
HENRY DUYALL,
OF Duvall l. Iglehart.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

A letter from Fredericktown, Cecil co.
Md. an editorial upon the status of the
negro and what shall be done with him,
and several other articles, have been de-
Sersed until our next.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

j. Thos. Budd, Esq. proprietor of the
Peninsular Machine Works, in this town,
has put new Cupola in the Foundry con-
nected with that establishment. Mr.. B.
has a considerable quantity of new agri-
cultural machinery on hand. Farmers
may here supply themselves with any kind
of machinery required.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Rev. DR.. ]. Collins McCabe, officiated
at St. AIMS on Sunday last. He will
permanently occupy the Rectory on and
after the Sd proximo.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Several large droves of cattle passed
through here, this week, on the way to
the upper Delaware marshes, perhaps,
where they are fed and fattened in consid-
cradle numbers for the city markets.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
DIED.

AT Bridgeton, New Jersey on the nth inst
Mary Elmer Whiteley, daughter of William G..
Whiteley, Esq. of New Castle, Del. in the 23d
year of her age.
Near Chesapeake City, Nd. on the goth instant,
Mrs. Margaret Longfelow, in the 18th year OF
her age.
In Wilmington, on the Goth instant, Rachael,
wife of Thomas Garrett
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

We invite attention to the advertisement
Of Mr.. VIM. 7. Gallaher, Harness Maker
Odessa. Persons in want of good set
of Harness, can be supplied by calling on
Mr.. Gallaher. ....g
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

k1-Read the advertisements. Parties
who come to town in search of bargains,
weah do well to consult beforehand the
huaiDsss columns of the TSanseript See
the advertisements.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Mr.. T. N. Naudain has sold to Mr..
Thomas Massey, his Lot, extending from
Cass to Scott street, so feet front, with q
depth of 260 feet, for $1,000.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
FOR RENT.

A GOOD two story Frame Dwelling, with
- Large Garden attached, situated at the
Brlck MILL about one mile and half from Mid
aie.o"n. good Stable is attached to the prem
Apply 10 WIN. H. MYERS,
April zo-u-" On the premises.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
HARNESS MAKING.

TNHE undersigned having commenced Harness
i making at
ODESSA, DEL.
Is prepared to furnish every article in his line
on the most reasonable terms.
HIS experience in city and country justi6es his
promise that
ALL HIS WORK WILL BE OF THE
~BEST QUALITY .-AT
And gives him confidence to solicit share of the
public patronage.
%1- His Shop is on Main street, in the house
formerly occupied by Joseph Tawresy.
WIN. T. GALLAHER.
April 25-tf
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
Anne Arundel Co. Md. January l. 1863
HENRY owINGs.
Cedar HILL Hartford Co. Md Sent 81 1897

OtuHI hit IIHTTUTU %. MD. sept. II, 1867,
" used three tons of Rodonda Guano on corn
last spring, side and side with pure bone-dust.
The difference is SO great that no one would be-
lieve it unless they saw it. l have had farmers
TO come six and seven miles to see my crop OH
which used the Rodonda Guano. 1t surpassed
all the corn in the neighborhood no matter what
kind of fertilizers were used"
THOMAS SMITHSON.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
nIsHLER,s HERB BiTTERs

MISHLhIt'B HENB BITTERB
Has cured more Diseases in communities where
it is known, than all other Medicines combined {;
and is kept in every Family. tits the Only Rem
edy that Really Purifies the Blood, and has never
failed in curing Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections.
As a general remedy to build up a shattered
and broken down constitution, nothing can equal
it.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Mishler's Green Label Herb Biners, is a specific
for Scrofula, Old Running Sores, and Rheuma-
tism.
Sold everywhere. Jan ls-3m
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Denton, Caroline Co. Md. January 81, 1868.
" used the Rodonda Guano mixed with one
third of Peruvian, and the result on Corn, by
applying two hundred pounds to the acre, broad
cast was beyond my expectations for raised
eight barrels to the acre on land which had never
paid before. By applying the same quantity ON
Oats raised very fine crop and the Glover
looked beautiful. | used at the same time two of
the crack fertilizers of the Baltimore market, at
the rate OF hVe hundred pounds to the acre Tho
Corn though the land was better. could NOT be
compared with that raised from the Rodonda.
p. o. CHERBONNIER, M.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25
TO FARMERS
RODONDA GUANO!!
The Cheapest.and Best Fer
tilizer in the Country!

TTNHE RODONDA Guano is not a mineral phos-
L phate, requiring the action of Sulphuric Acid
to render 1t soluble its great power as fertilizer
is in its entire solublity without the aid of acid
1t is not " Manipulation" or Compound of Fish
or Flesh with Mineral Phosphates, the regularity
OF which Is always uncertain and dependent upon
and controlled by the honesty of the manufactu-
rer. The Rodonda is n Pure Natural Guano. as
the large percentage of organic matter sufficiently
attests, as fine as -four and sold to consumers IN
the very condition as imported. -.r,..--ss
The price of the Rodonda Guano is not the
least unimportant in these days of agricultural
competition and pecuniary embarrassment. The
Very Low Price at which it can be sold places it
within the reach of every farmer and avoids the
risk of large loss frequently incurred by failures
of the crops in the purchase of high priced fer
tilizers.
The results of its use during the past year are
most gratifying, attested by the Certificates of
the most Intelligent Farmers of our State, from
which we select the following:
Baltimore, January 10, 1868.
"I have used your Rodonda Guano on my
farm in Hartford county last year in the same pro-
portion as Peruvian mixed with Ground Bone on
my Potato ground side by side. found thatlthe
Potatoes were equally as good crop on the por-
ton of the ground where used the Rodonda as
where used the Peruvian. take pleasure in
recommending it to the farmers as a good ferti-
lizcr. JAMES WARDEN.
Anne Arundel Co. Md. January l, 1868.
~ received the Rodonda Guano shipped me
last May, which gave fair trial on my tobacco
crop at the rate of about $50 pounds to the acre,
applying it in the hill. In noting its effects,
found where the Guano was used the Tobacco
made quicker start, growing much faster, ri
penng about two weeks earlier, and producing
atleast twenty per cent, more to the acre than
that planted alongside, on the same day, where
the land had been well manured with barn-yard
manure. am so well pleased with the result
that l intend using it again"
HENRY OWINGS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

Price 1882 per Ton, in bags or barrels.
For Sale by E. T. EVANS.
April 25-tf = ...
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

MIRACUIOUs EscAPE.-From the Silver
CITY Avalanche of the 10Th we clip this:
Last week young man named Thomas
Hamilton, employed in the Golden Chariot
mine. had one of the most miraculous escapes
from what would seem almost instant death
that il has ever been our lot to record
Hamilton and two others had just prepared
blast and lighted the fuse attached thereto.
Giving the signal, they got into the bucket
and were being hoisted to the surface, du.
ring which operation Hamilton kept looking
downward at the burning fuse. Suddenly
looking upward, he imagined he was about
to come in contact with some projecting tim
bers. and instantly threw himself from the
bucket. Falling distance of thirty feet, he
struck with his head on the solid rock at the
bottom of the shaft. Oh, horror! the fuse
was burning, and without the Intervention
of almost miracle the unfortunate man
would have been blown to atoms. But, as
good luck would have it, in one side of the
shaft, at the bottom, there was eight Tor ten
inches of water, the splashing of which ex-
tinguished the fuse and saved Hamilton's
life. He was brought to the surface and tax
en- to the Miners Hotel. Strange to relate,
his injuries were not of so severe a nature
as might be imagined His head received
some ugly looking cuts, and his shoulders
we're somewhat bruised, but he is now able
to walk about, and will be at work again in
n few days
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
PLANTATION BITTERS.

This splendid Tonic is now used by all classes
of people for every symptom of Stomach out
of order"
The secret of it is this Plantation Bitters are
certain to correct the juices of the Stomach, all
its machinery at work, and enable it to resist and
throw off the approaching danger. The tendency
of the operations of Nature is always towards a
cure all she needs is little assistance at the
proper time. How much more reasonable and
sensible it is to help her along with gentle, yet
powerful Tonic, than to deluge and weaken and
defeat her curative processes with poisonous drugs
and fiery mixtures, which only stupefy and plant
the seeds of disease and death.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

"O'MEARA Is DEAD -" 'Meara is dead,
then ?'' said the General. at Chattanooga.
- Yes, sir, " replied the officer Of the day, to
whom the inquiry was addressed, " his body
is about being sent forward. y Gallant
0'Meara !" continued Grant. as if commu-
ming with his own spirit, and the spirits of
the braves around him, Gonel A braver
man never filed n saddle" Z" He is at the
landing now, waiting to be pat on the boat. "
knew him well" the General spoke on,
as if he needed not what was said by his
companion-'' he was with ue in the Army
of the Tennessee. | shall never forget his
noble defence of the trestle-work at Holly
Springs He saved US ali from starvation
Noble O'Meara. Brave Irish Legion !"
- Would you like to see him, General ?"'' l
should. let us 60" The two officers passed
together to the little steamer by the levee
of the river. 1t was touching sight. A
group Of officers and men had gathered on
the deck and levee, while others stood look
ing on along the adjacent heights. The
coffin, covered with the American flag, lay
on the army bier. The procession had halt
ed, and the boat was about to start
I" Stop the steamer a moment" said the
General, solemnly: " | want to see him"
An orderly removed the colors and the coffin
lid. The hero bent over his departed com
rade, and dropped a silent tear on the cold
face. His lip quivered as it always did
when he was experiencing deep emotion
He clasped his hands over the breast of the
brave young Irish volunteer who had come
so willingly with him from the same State,
who had stood 50 gallantly by his side in
the deadly hurtlings of battle, who had
fought so bravely to save his whole army
from death by starvation, and who had now
offered up youthful life as a sweet. rich
sacrifice on the altar of his country. An
exile aud pilgrim from his own native land,
he had come to America to die for the flag
that is the emblem of liberty throughout the
world
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
-
s:T186oX.

great French Physician says: ''More than
half of the diseases in the world comes from neg
lect to fortify the system against changes of eli
mate. weather, and food. The great secret of
health is to keep the condition of the Stomach
and Blood regular and uniform. so that changes
from Heat to Cold. from Dry to Damp, etc., can
not upset the machinery of the body, and breed
disease"
Now, it is fact positive and well-known, that
there is no such bulwark and assistant for the
Stomach as
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
AYERS
CATHARTIC PILLS

possess so Elany advantages over the other
purgatives in the market, and their superior
virtues are so universally known, that we need
not do more than to assure the public their
quality is maintained equal to the best 1t ever
has been. and that they may be depended on
TO do all that they have ever done.
Prepared by J. c. AVER, NJ. D., & Co.,
Lowell, Mass, and sold by
soldbv L.. .WELLDNDORFF, shasta,
CRANE & BRIGHAM, and R. Il. MCDONALD
& CO., San Francisco. Silly
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
MEXICAN
MUSTANG
LINIMENT

LINIMENT.
1t is an admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Liniment perform more cures in shorter time, on
man and beast, than any article ever discovered.
No compound has ever been invented so useful
and effcaciouS in curing
RHEUMATISM, SORE THROAT, STIFF AND
WEAK JOINTS, BURNS, BRUISES, EAR
ACHE, SPRAINS, FRESH CUTS OR
WOUNDS, SWELLINGS,
Or any other complaints requiring an external ap
plication.
FOR HORSES
1t is an indispensable and valuable remedy in all
cases of SPAWN, Splint Ring Bone, WindGalls,
Bruises, Strains, &c.
1t should be kept in every house, camp, and
stable Accidents will occur. Promptness is eff
eacy.
All genuine is wrapped in el-pate' engrav
lngs' bearing the signiture of g. W. Westbrook,
chemist and the pirate U. S. stamp of DEMAs
BARNES Il Co over the top.
An eHort has been made to counterfeit it with a
eheap stone plate label. Look closely.
Sold by all Druggists and Stores in eyery town
and mining camp on the Pacific coast.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
FLEAS.

LYoN's Magnetic Insect Powder is and
certain death to everything of the Insect Species
-Fleas, Reaches, Mosquetoes, Ants, Bugs.
IT KILLS INSTANTLY.
What is peculiarly surprising in regard to this
arueie Is, that Notwithstanding its instant death
insects, 1t is perfectly Harmless to mankind and do
nestle animals. 1t can be inhaled or eaten with
perfect impunity. 1t bears the testimony of en-
inent and disinterested chemists that it is
FREE FROM POISON.
No article has ever given such positive satisfac-
ton in its use.
Its reputation Is well known. 1t is easily and
readily usei-dirictions accompany each Aask =
Beware of counterfeits. The genuine has the sio
niture of E. LYON, and the private stamp of DE
MAS BARNES Co. Anything else of this kind is
imitation counterfeit. Any drufgist will
procure the genuine if You insist you will have no
other. Sold by all druggists aud dealers on the
Pacific coast.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

\ CLERGYMAN Of the Established Church
in England recently preached sermon, at
tributing the continued hot whether TO the
wickedness of the nation in supporting Glad
stone in his measures for the overthrow of
the Irish Establishment.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

THERE were SO deaths in San Francisco
last week Eighteen of the number died of
small pox. and 35 were under five years of
nee.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
Important Certificates.

"# I owe much to you, for l verify be-
lieve the Plantation Bitters have saved my life.
Rev. W. II. WAGGoSER, Madrid n. Y"
of thy Plantation Bitters. My wife has been
greatly benefited by their use.
Thy friend, ASA CURRIN, PHILADELPHIA Pa"
"# l have been a great sufferer from
Dyspepsia and had to abandon preaching. #
The Plantation Bitters have cured me.
REV, J. s. CATaoRN Rochester, Ny.
"@ I have given the Plantation Bittert
to hundreds of disabled soldiers with the most
astonishing effect. G.. W. d. ANDREWS,
Superintendent Soldiers Home, Cincinnati, o.
The Plantation Bitters make the weak strong,
the languid brilliant, and exhausted Natures
great restOrer.
The public may rest assured that in case will
the perfectly pure standard of the Plantation Bit
tiers be departed from. Ecery bottle bears the fac
simite Of signature steel plate engrariny,
It cannot be genuine.
Any person pretending to sell PLANTATION BIT
TIERS in bull or By the gaHton is spindter and i'm
posfor. Bernre Of reftled bottles. See that our
Pirate Stamp IS UNMUTILATED euery cork.
Sold by all Druggist, Groeers and Dealers
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

\ HORRIBLE SroRY-A murder of pecu
liar atrocity was lately committed near Ii
moges, France. \ shoemaker's wife near
Babinaud stTangled her husband in his sleep
and afterwards cut his body in pieces For
four days successfully she went into the
woods and lanes about Limoges, scattering
little bits of her husbands body in various
directions far and wide Every night she
returned to her house and lay down to sleep
by the side of what was left. Six davs after
she put on her best gown and danced at
village fete. She has been sentenced to
penal servitude for life.
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03

BAD FOR THE JuDGE.-They have at least
one girl of undoubted loyalty in Illinois.
Judge Griffin was holding Court in Aledo
while camp meeting was in progress near by.
Certain young ladies came over from camp
ground and solicited lodging. The landlady
replied that every bed in the house contained
two lodgers. except one, and that was occu-
pied bv Judge Griffin. But come up
stairs. F" said she, and will find place for
you" She led The young ladies followed
One of them, bursting into tears. buried her
face in her hands. and leaning over the rail
ing sobbed bitterly, exclaiming in broken ac-
cents. "I-I-I don't want to sleep with
Judge Griffin; he-he-he's a Copperhead "
There's no discount on that girls " loyalty.J
The Shasta courier., 1868-10-03
SPECIALTIES.
PRICE AND GUARANTEE.

The largest and most varied stock of Gentle
men Clothing. Furnishing Goods Trunks, Bags
sold, being of our own manufactures is Guaranteed
havlng contracts direct with European and Amer
lcan Manufacturers of piece goods, we thereby
effect saving of fully 80 per cent in wholesale
dealers profits, and are thus able to offer superior
Goods at less than second-rate prices