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Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Firc.--On the 9th inst. the dwelling of
Mr.. Samuel Rothwell, near Summit Bridge
narrowly escaped confagration. A fire
had been kindled in the stove, in one of
the rooms, and the family were in another
part of the house. The stovepipe ignitcd
wooden firc-board, and it set fire to a
box of wood and basket of cobs, and
nearly all were consumed when the fire
was discovered. Great caution should be
observed to guard against accidents of this
sort at this season. In no case should
wooden fre-boards be used.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Dela@are Railroad Meeting,--At the
meeting of the Stockholders of the Della
ware Railroad held on Thursday last, the
following named persons were elected Di-
rcctors, being the same as last year, Sam'l.
NJ. FELTON,, Isaac Hinekley, Andrew G.
Gray, Joseph Bringhurst, Isaac Sharpe,
Chas. |. DUPONT, DIR. Isaac Jump, Man
love Hayes, Henry b. Fiddeman, Alex.
johnson, VIM. III. Ross, Chas Wright.
Jacob Moore. For Treasurer j. L. Alice.
The Board elected Samuel NJ. FELTON,
President. A statement of the affairs Of
the company was read, showing it in a
highly prosperous and satisfactory condi-
ton.
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MIDDLErowS TaAsscRIpT, Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Fine Skating.-Our citizens, young
and old, ladies and gentlemen, as well as
the youth of the town and neighborhood,
have been enjoying this fine sport, the
past week, over Drummond's Skating
Park, about thrce-quarters of mile from
town. Dancing has been called the 'po-
etry of notion" but it is sheer prose when
compared with skating. The Graces ought
to have been represented ON skates. What
is finer sight than to see a lady gliding
like sylph over the congealed waters :?
And if a stray curl or two float gracefully
over her shoulders, the effect is heighten-
ed, and good for the eyes-cspecially of
bachelors.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

The Queen Anne's and Kent Rail
Road.-The contract for the construction
OF this road was signed at Centrevillc, ON
Tuesday last, the 14th inst. by the Presi-
dent of the Company, and George Stearns
and Philip Quigley, contractors. The
length of the road is 25. miles; cost of
construction $500, 900. The earth to be
broken at Millington, on the 9th of Feb
ruary, at which time the Masonic Lodge
of Millington propose to give a grand en-
tertainment in honor of the event. and we
understand that other Lodges will be pres
ent. The occasion will be one of marked
interest.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

A Surprise. Rev. j. w. Mulford, of
Summit Bridge was unexpectedly waited
upon BY a few of his personal friends, not
long since, and presented with fine suit
OF clothing, as testimonial of their es-
TEEN for him. His religious labors in the
neighborhood where he lives have been in
defatigable and effective for many years.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Ndoigation.-The Delaware and Chesa-
peake canal is again closed by ice. The
iron ice boat has been courageously contcn-
ding with this foe of navigation, but was
at last compelled to yield, and quit the field
of battle. One of the Reybold line boats
"Vineland" is now lying at Delaware City,
where she will probably remain till trade
is resumed in the spring. .-Commercid.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
II. Richmond Chamberiaine,
MiDDLErowN, DEL,

MiDDLEFowN, DEL, G
nEALER in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals and
- Patent Medicines. Fancy and Toilet Arti-
cles, Spongcs, Brushes Perfumcry and Soaps
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal use.
Lamps, Lump Fixtures, Shades Wicks, Clean
ers &c. The latest improvements in Burners and
Chimneys.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
and orders answered with care and despatch
Physicians and Farmers will find our stock of
Medicines complete, warranted genuine and of the
best quality.
Cigars and Tobacco of the best Baltimore man
ufacture.
Storc-Maine Street, opposite Davis Hotel.
January lS--1y
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
or1sr1LER,s HERR nrTrERs

Has cured more Diseases in communities wher,
it is known, than all other Medicines combined
and is kept in every Family. Itis the Only Rem
edy that Really Purfcs the Blood, and has neve,
Stalled in curing Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections
As general remedy to build up a shattered
and broken down constitution, nothing can equal
it.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
Mishter's Green Label HerJ Biters, is a spccifc
for Scrofula, Old Running Sores, and Rhcuma-
tism.
Sold everywhere. Jan ls-3m
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Burglary an Neao Castle.-The stores
of b. s. Brown, John Herbert, and Miss
Kankade. in New Castle. Del. were bur-
glariously catered on Friday night of last
week, and their money drawers rihed.
No goods were taken.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
DIR. MUSGROVE,
DENTIST,
ELKT0N, MARYLAND,

nFFIcE--oppost the Presbyterian Church.
" Teeth Extracted without Pain by the use of
NITROUS OXIDE Gas; or by the latest Improvement
the SPRAY PRoDucER, formed by Rigolne or
Ether
This Narcotic Spray is used where sensitive
teeth arc to be excayated preparatory to filling.
Also, for PAINLESS removal OF the Dental Pulp
and for mihnr surgical operations.
1R11fICI1L TEETH inserted, from one to
a fun set. his4R FsFt u A.
Persons from a distance desiring protracted
operations will please notify by mail, or other
wise, thereby saving disappointment and loss of
time.
Tooth Powderand Mouth Wash kepgconstanty
on hand; also, DIR. j. d. Whites Dcntine.
THOMAS II. MUSGROyE. ID. d. S.
Elkton, Md, January 49, ls6s--fy
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Sale Of To,cn Property.-One of the
houses advertised for sale by Mrs. L. r.
Rothwell, in this town, and now in the
soceHpaney of Mrs. Spear, was sold on
Monday last, at pnblic sale, by Ogle &
Townsend, Auctioneers, for $4,150, Mr..
Thomas Massey, of Cecil county, pureha-
ser. We understand Mr.. Massey intends
to occupy the property in the Spring.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

/, An election for Directors of the Citi-
zcns' National Bank of this town.. was
held on Tuesday, the 14th inst. when the
following gentlemen were electcd:-Ge George
Derrickson, Thomas Murphy, DIR. j. v.
Crawford. John NJ, Cox j. Lake, Rich
ard semans. James Garman, G, b. Eli
son, b. Gibbs. 1tsa4s t&9
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
MILL s. QUAY'S
ETHIOPIAN CONCERT BAND,

NlIL give concert at Fenimore's Hall, in
w Middletown, ON Saturday EDeni,.g, January
25th'nStuRt, consisting of Vocal and Instrumental
Music, Plantation Sports, B,irlesqucs, aud full
epito,ne of Ethiopian Minstrelsy, In which will
prevail fun without yulgarity. Morality is our
motto T 49,
Admission 25 cents. Front seats reserved for
ladies. Doors open at g. performance TO COM
smenee at o'clock. 5s,,.l ,t.tss Jan ls-2t@
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
p ~ 49,
Louisa Muhlbaoh's Historical Novels.
ID. APPLETON Z. co..,
is AND AS BROADWAY, N


44s AND AS BROADWAY, NEW YORK,
HAVE just published, The Empress Josephine.
Ii An Historical Sketch Of the Days Of Napo-
leon. lvol Syo. Paper covers, 81 30; Cloth 81.
Napoleon and The Queen Of Prussia. / vol. Svo.
Paper covers, 81 5o CLOTH 81.
The UaHghter IF IN Empress. vol svo. II
lusiratcd. Paper covers, 81 80; cloth 81.
lhvie 1ntoinette and Htr Son. vol. 8yo. Paper
covers, 81 80; CLOTH 81.
Joseph H and His Court. Translated from the
German by Adelaide de v Chaudron. lvol. syo
Cloth, ST. ~
tFredrick the Grem and HIS Court. Translated
from the German by Mrs. Chapman Coleman and
her daughters. vol. l2mo I34pp. Cloth, 81.
Berlin and Sans-Souci; /; or Frederick the Great
and His Friends ! vol. l2mO. Cloth, ST. Ir
The Merchant Of Berlin. Translated from the
German by Amory Coffin, VI. d. ! vol. l2mo.
Cloth, 80.
Fretityick tile Great and Hfs Family IvOi. $40.
Illustrated. Cloth, 81. fe .AYE8.
Louisa Of Prussia and Her Times. vol. svo.
Illustrated Paper covers, 81 so; cloth, 81.
Henry VII. and Catherine Pdrr. An Historical
Novel. BY l.. Muhlbaeh. l vol. limo Cloth, ~.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Bale Of Laald and AfiH. The property
known as Brick Mill, with thirty-eight
acres Of land attached. belonging to John
y. Lewis, was sold at public anction in
Middletown, on Monday last, by Sheriff
Herbert, for $9,7oo, Benjamin w. Dick
ey, of Stanton, Del purchaser.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Lce.-Our citizens very generally en-
braced the opportunity to fill their ice
houses Oh Monday and Tuesday last. The
ice was supcrb-about six inches thick,
and as clear as crystal.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

The Presbyterian Church at Port Penn,
which was deprived of their pastor by a
recent amicabfe separation from Delaware
City Presbyterian Church, has called Rev.
n. S. More, Of long Branch, to fill their
pulpit.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Nee Railroad.-Ther is project ON
foot to build railroad from Delmar the
lowest terminus, on the Del. Railroad in
this State, to Nantieoke river.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

DEATH WARRANT-The death warrant
OF Lucy Purnel now in our Jail under SEN
tence of death for the murder of Hanson
Robins, arrived on Tuesday night. The
time fixed for her execution has not trans
pired. .-Saose HiU, Nd. Shield.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Me'e P0stedfccs. = The postofRce at
Spry's Landing. Kent county, Nd is re-
established, and George A. Ireland ap-
pointed postmaster. / | I
On the 10th instant, Delaware route,
now from Milford to Lewes, commenced at
Glendale, the railroad being extended to
Georgetown.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

A Good Premium. funds of the
Middletown Building and Loan Associa.
ton, sold1at the last monthly meeting, at
Is per cent. premium,
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

TIE Coletest Day.-Monday last was
the coolest day of the season, the mercury
falling to'1O degrees.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

There were 27 deaths in Wilmington
during the month of December, and for
the year 1867, 456. This speaks well for
the health of that city. FL 75 -1Fs,
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
WINE and LIQUOR STORE
For Sale.

II HAVE for sale about 900 cord of WOOD
l. (standing imber) on my Levels Farm, A
a-half miles from Middletoyn, and two-anfl-a-
half miles from Townsend, both Stations on the
Delaware Railroad. =
Any one wishing IN purchase either gof the
laboye will please apply to3iitst sss
50 81 4 tWM. REYNOLDS
8 80 Newark, Delaware,
Or, JOHN A. REY N6ID ii SON.,
Jan 4--lm MiddiStown, D4l.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Efe-For al interesting article on Mid
dletown, and its business men, see fourth
page.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
FRANCIS TARONI.
House and sign Painting,
WINE AND LIQUoR STORE,
NuppIETowN DEI, /,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

= laf nDDLETowN, DEL. g4ea
vTsHE undersigned take this method of notify
IL ing the public that they have opcneda
WINE and LIQUOR STORE
In Middletown, Del. opposite Davis Hotel
where they have on hand large and varied as
sortnient of WINES AND LIQUORS, in bottles
and casks, which they offer on advantageous
terms to the purchaser at wholesale or retail
gsST Also, fine assortment of choice T0BAC-
co AND CIGARS. COCHRAN & DAVIS.
Jan. 4--6mo-
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18

Edwin j. Brown, of Cecil county, /;
short time since, killed Devon calf, three
months old, which weighed 401 lbs Thi.
il hard to beat. s
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
OYSTERS: OYSTERS!

A II, levers of good Oysters should call at @
IA Johnson's Oyster House, Catherine street
Middletown. Families and parties supplied at
$500 per gallon. Don,t forget the place,
: 9ss -F{ iG.F30IiNSnNS OYSTER HOUSE
Catherine Street, Middetoxn
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
LIVERY STARLE

II 0RSES AND CARR AGES for hire Al the
III Stables of u. r. Davis Middleiown Hotel.
The horses are safe, and careful drivers win be
provided when desired, Terms moderate An
ply to FlI0S MBRRAY,
g Jan. 4.--y. 4sf1 sss Atithe Stnbles.
Middletown transcript., 1868-01-18
J. Thomas Budd,

nj MANUFAGTURER and Dealer in Agricultural
III Machinery, Steam Engines, Belting, Oils
Circular Saws and Tools Of every description, ut
city prices. Jan
USf received q fresh supply of 1000 his of
~ Bnekwheat. Flour. Also, a large stock of
Dried Fruit, csSsisting of Raisins, Ciiron, Cur
rants, &c.
JOHN, A. REYNOLDS 4 SONS. !.
January IL
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-06

Louis, for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the National Convention at New
York, on the 4th of July next The con-
yention passed no resolutions, either by
way Of platform on the curreat political
issues, nor by way Of instruction to their
delegates. But we have an 'irreversible
guaranty" on both these subiects-to use
form of expression sanctioned by our Rad
ical brethren-on the man selected They
are unanimously in favor Of discharging
the national debt in legal tenders, as ad-
vocated by Mr.. Pendletou, and Will az
cordingly cast their votes for him in the
convention, as the author, and the best
representative of that policy. While
it is gratifying TO us 10 chronicles
il will beto the entire Democracy OF the
Wet 10 read-this result in Missouri, II il
yet no more than we had expected. Mr..
Pendleton is the representative of an idea
which has taken q deep aud ineradicable
hold upon the people, and the numerous
expressions of preference for his nominal
ton for the Presidency are simply so many
indications OF an unalterable determine
zion to have that idea practically impressed
upon our national policy, by the selection
Of It's fttest representative for the first adj
ministratiye office in the government. And
it is a somewhat remarkable fact that SINH
lar expressions have been exhibited for no
other man spoken of in connection with
the Democratic nomination. II any have
been made, even by individuals, for Others,
they have been vague, indefinite. and in
different, while the expressions in favor Of
Mr.. PendIeton have voiced themselves
through the Democratic conventions Of
entire States, and through the press and
the people, from the extreme East to the
extreme West-from Maine TO Missouri
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THE BANNER ON THE POLIrICAL
SITUATION AND ITSELF
One Of the editors Of the Nashville

One of the editors Of the Nashville
Banner telegraphs the following: 8
Special dispatch TO the Louisville Courier.
NASHVILLE, June 4.-The Democratic
State Convention which meets here next
Tuesday to appoint delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention promises to
be the largest gathering of the kind that
has ever assembled in Tennessee.
Delegates 10 the State Convention were
appointed in the different counties last
Monday, and az far as heard from not \
single county has indicated a preference
for Pendleton, while the general feeling
throughout the State appears to favor
johnson as the first choice, but If there is
no likelihood of his nomination, the next
choice is certainly not Pendleton, and that
gentleman will have very poor show in
the State Convention.
Chief Justice Chase, while not being the
first choice just now, wonld receive most
enthusiastic support if his nomination
could be at all brought about. Public feel
ing here is now rapidly settling in his favor
upon the ground of his availability. The
greenback issue is looked upon in Tennessee
as quite secondary in Importance, while
Presidential candidate who is likely to
be available in battling against Radicalism
and its reconstruction policy will receive
the support Of the Tennessee delegation.
The indications now are that the dele
gates will not go pledged to support any
particular candidate, but be left at liberty
to vote for any man who can concentrate
all the elements in opposition to Radical
ism. This is the course advocated by the
Nashville Banner, which stands at the head
of the Tennessee press, in influence and
circulation, and is mostly read by the
country papers, and the more intelligent
and influential Conservatives throughout
the State.
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PENDLETON,s PROsPECTs

The Democratic State Conventions
which have instructed their delegates TO
the New York Convention 70 vote for Mr..
Pendleton, are Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon, California.
Kentucky and Massachusetts The New
York SHn says
"The adhesion of Massachusetts, 10 the
Pendleton forces is an event which even
the sanguine friends Of the Ohio statesman
have not been counting upou. Its influence
upon the party cannot faa 20 be widely aud
deeply felt. One district Of Maine has in
structed its delegate TO vote for him in the
| National Convention, and now we NAV
fairly expect that the other eight delegates
Of that State will 60 the same way. Yer
mont has hitherto been in doubt, bat she
will be 30 no longer. The purpose Of the
Democratic leaders Of New Hampshire TO
choose PendletoH delegates will be con
frmed and il will not be astonishing il
the delegation Of New York, with those Of
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware,
should come in to swell the ranks Of the
successful aspirant
There IS no doubt that Mr. Pendleton
is the choice Of the Democracy of the
West and Northwest, and he possesses
strength outside ct his party in those
sections The indianapolis Sentinel of
the LIST INST, says
"a gentleman who has been opposed to
the nomination Of Mr. Pendleton, informed
ne the other day that after an extensive trip
throughout the Northwest and minglng
with the people freely, ne was satisfied that
PendletOn AID greenbacks were the demand
OF the people, and it was not confined 90
the Democracy, either. lie found Repnb-
licans all over who we're dissatisfied with
the action Of the Chicago Convention, and
would gladly support the platform and
nominees that were outspoken upon the
greenbaek question. Ia every Democratic
State Convention that has been held in The
Wesi, che greenhack issue has met with !
universal and enthusiastic favor. Ii was
made plank in the platform of the Mich |
igan Democratic Stale Convention which /
met last week, and although the Missouri |
Democratic State Convention omitted reso. |
lulions, every allusion 10y the speaker 90 |
thai question was enthusiastically cheereA.n /
In regard to the Missouri Democratic
Convention, the Cincinnati Ea9aBer, |
one Of whose editors was present says
The Democracy Of Missouri held their
State Convention on the 29lh ult, at st.
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LOUISVILLE, June 5.-There was an
other fine crowd in attendance at the
Woodlawn Course to-day. There we're
two races, the FIRST race for the Louisville
Hotel Purse-S4OO for colts and 6llies
three years old-mile heats. Entries as fol-
lows:
John Belgour'sb. {. by Lexington, dam
Glycerin by imp. Sovereign l l; Larry
POOLS g. f. Jessamine Porter-l 4 dis; A.
BufOrd's br. C. Crossland-2 s dis: J. w
Londs' oh. c. Dick Jacksou-3 . 3. Time.
first mile, first heat-1:51; second heat
l:5l third heat-1;54. Second mile, first
heat-l:55; second heat-l:54; third heat
-l:53l. Totsl-S:46--3:45-3.47}.
Second Raee-Glope Purse Of $l0G. One
mile dash, free for all ages. The entries
were as follows N. b. Cheatham's b. h.
Ooltawah, tagged, 2; L. G.. Vittiloe's Oh. (.
Malinda Lewis, 4 years old, 8; John
Belgour's blk. f. years old, By i'm
ported Mickey Fee, dam Brown Kitty by
Birmingham, l James Fords b. E. 4 years
old, by Lexington dam by AItorf Time
1:5l,
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could be collected, then there would be no
use of bonded warehouses.
Dir. Schenek was opposed and Mr.. Lo-
gan supported the proposition Cor recess.
Mr.. Judd withdrew his motion to strike
out the Sth Section, with the understanding
that the section be reserved for amend
ment.
In view of the future action on the
whisky tax no amendments were made TO
the several following sections.
The l4ih section was, on motion of Mr..
Schenck, struck out.
Several amendments of detail were
made TO the 10th section.
Several amendments were offered to the
10th section reducing the salaries of as
SCISSORS, but all were rejected.
Sections 18th to Dist inclusive, We;
passed over without amendments.
Mr.. Jencks moved verbal amendment
TO the I'D section, when the committee
rose and the Speaker presented message
from the President in regard 10 the trial
of American citizens in Great Britain.
Adjourned.
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STEPHEN A. DoUaLAs in the Charleston
Convention was the choice Of a large
majority Of the delegates, and the elec-
aon in November 1850, proved him to be
the choice of large majority Of the
Democratic voters That choice was
frustrated by the refusal to give him the
necessary two-thirds of the convention.
The party was divided and disrupted
The people revolted at the dictation Of
the leaders The Republican party was
successful through tbis division. All
men now coneede that this was woful
blunder. 1t was a blunder whose terri-
BILE consequences warn against its repe
tihon. II any man should exhibit the
strength of Douglas in the New York
Convention, he should be the nominee on
the next ballot after that fact is known
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WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.
Presentation OF the Chinese Emaass
- Nominations by the Esreslsieu

Presentation OF the Chinese Embassy
| = Nominations by the Presidents
etc. etc. rf-.
WASHINGTON, June 81 To-day The
Chinese Embassador and suite repaired TO
the State Department and we're there Joined
by the Secretary of State. The party then
proceeded to the Executive Mansion. The
presentation ceremonies we're witnessed
from the yeslibnle by crowds Of ladies and
gentlemen. The door being open, the high
officials respectively were introduced 20
the President by The Secretary Of State. A
few brief remarks were made by Mr.. Bur
lingame and the President. The Embassy
were then introduced 10 the members Of the
Cabinet. The President exchanged a few
words with the Chinese Embassy through
the interpreter. All seemed pleased with
the interview. The Embassy retained TO
the State Department where they were
entertained with collation..
The President to-day nominated Martin
MeMahan, of New York, Minister resident
at Paraguay, vice Washburne, resigned.
Congressman John s. Wilson, Of Nor
folk, Va, was nominated for District At.
torney for the Virginia District, in fhe
place Of j.. III. Chandler, whose commits
sion will expire ON the 30sh Of June.
The State Department is in receipt Of in
telligence that Dennis OConnor, the last
American citizen imprisoned IN Ireland.
has been released, and j. nov on hia way
30 the United States.
The receipts Of customs for the week
ending May 30, we're s2,94f767.
Rear Admiral Thomas J. Craven, was
detached from his command in the Navy /
AZ More Island, on the frsi Of August, and |
ordered to the Pacific squadron. Coamo-
iore James Alden has been ordered 10 |
More Island.