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Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN MINE-THRKs
HUNDRED LIVES Losr.-A Wigan, Lam
cashire, Telegram, England November 26
says "A terrible explosion has occurred
in the Arley mine colliery, Three hun
dred men were in the pit; most. if not
all, of whom have perished. Thirty-two
dead bodies have thus far been recovered,
Hundreds of the relatives of the dead are
gathered at the mouth of the pit, and the
scene is heartrending.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Some ten miles north of Salt Lake City
is boiling sulphur spring. II Itgushes out
in great volume ut the foot of limestone
rock, from an apertare as large as hogs
head, and a stream that would fill tube a
foot square. The water is very strong,
and you can perceive its odor long time
before you reach the spring. tits boiling
hot, and strolling Mormons often cook
eggs in it.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

" Elsie's" picture Of bachelors home
is graphic. She has had a glimpse Of the
inner hidden mysteries Of that queer
looking place." and by the light of her
pen has photographed it. Let the young
bachelors recognise the fidelity Of the pic
ture, and gallantly respond to the ehas-
lenye in the close Of her article.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

e laf.l & r.
ATrILA, have received a copy of
this pamphlet, the chief aim of which is to
prove that woman is not a human being.
1t furthermore states that she is not the
image Of God, that she has no soul, that
she d no part of creation, that she is not
claimed by the world, nor can she claim
anything of the world, that she will not
resurrect. dc. and contains long argu-
ments in support of these views. The au-
thor of this famous work has been Justly
styled the 8 wickedest man in the world y
and we doubt not that if the fair sex could,
they would consign him to regions far be-
yond the Styx The reason the author
gives for putting forth such production
is, that he is possessed of that incorrigible
fault Of always telling the truth, however
detrimental to bis personal interests, and
contends that after calm and unpreju.
diced perusal, its readers will come to the
conclusion that Attlla tells only the truth
FtS says PNnp ~ ~ WIN uu uthPSPpeGb bO b0t
female sex that he publishes this work, fol
bis mother whom be loves dearly, is a wo
man; but that be has always had the babi
of telling the truth. Attila processes t,
be great believer in the bible, aad quote
it in many instances in support Of hi
assertions. The bible says every iiv
isg thing shall bring forth after its kind
As such is the case, we would suppos
that Attila's mother was some long-arme,
ape, or other hideous or long-eared ami
NAL This work is one Of the creates
literary curiosities that has recently sprun
from the teeming press, and the ingenuit
displayed by the author in trying to prov
his fallacies is extraordinary.
Persons wishing to procure copy Z
this book, and they will find 1t very anus
ing. can get It by enclosing twenty-6y
cents and addressing Attila's Privat
Secretary" Box 116, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

The Rev. DR.. Boynton, who converts
his prayers into stump speeches, threaten
cd to fog General Howard, member of
his Church, and the General told him he
had better try it. :
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28
AocIDENrAL suoorINe.- Charles Low

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. Charles Lowe,
young man residing at North East,
Cecil county, Md. was instantly killed on
Saturday, while ginning at North East.
He was accompanied by another young
man, whose gun was accidentally dis
charged, carrying the whole load through
loves body. BE died instantly, not ut
tering word.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

The expenses of the city of New York.
as large as they have been, are still on
the increase. The levy of last year was
$25, 900, 900, and this year it has been
increased to 1913, 900, ,00O This is hardly
to be wondered at, when we take into the
account the rapid increase of that great
CITY,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

General r. E. Lee has been rendered
the position of supervisor of agencies" Of
the Knickerbocker Life Insurance Com
pany, for the South, with a salary of
SIC, 900
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Bishop Lay, Of Arkansas, has been
chosen Bishop Of the new Diocese of Eas-
tern Maryland. of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Try Dobbins Electric Boot Polish. We
have never used anything equal to it. For
sale by John A. Reynolds & Sons.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Twenty-eight pews in the new Third
Presbyterian church of Pittsburg brought
more than $87, 900 by auction.
Mrs. Lincoln was last heard from at
Frapkfortson-the Main.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Mr.. I. Il. Bradbury, of Elkton, Md
intends starting bakery at St. Georges
Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Horace Greeley, of New York, will
lecture in Elkton, on Monday evening,
Dec. 7th Subject Self-made Men. .
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

LARGE TuaKEys Samuel M. Palmer,
Esq. Of Christiana Hundred. has pair
of bronze turkeys that win weigh sixty
pounds
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

HORSE, BUGGY AND HARNESS STOLEN
Some bold and adroit thief entered the
carriage house and stable of Mr. Samuel
Brady, on Tuesday night last, and car
ried away one % his match horses, his best
buggy and harness., and two horse
blankets The doors were then carefully
locked up again. The same party then
proceeded to the stable of Mr. VIM Brady,
brother of Samuel, who resides in the Vi
cinity of Middletown, and stole set of
harness from him. A reward of 800
has been offered, and it is hoped the viii
lains may be apprehended and brought to
justice. This entire peninsula appears to
be infested with thieves, and nothing is
secure from their grasp. The people are
becoming SO exasperated at the frequency
of these offences, that we would not be
surprised if they should visit with sum-
mary punishment the first offender who
falls into their hands.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

We saw large ripe strawberry on the
23d inst. grown by Mr. A. H, Hushabeck
This is late for such fruit, though he says
he has had them to ripen as late as the Sd
of December.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE KENT
COUNTY RAIL RoAD-Showing his receipts
in cash and in the bonds of Kent county,
as follows In cash from individuals on
account of subscription for capital Stock,
1927 ,483 rs; in cash accrued interest on
county Bonds, paid over to the contractors
$176 At, making the total cash receipts
1927 $3.50 %. In the Bonds of Kent county
on account of the county subscriptions for
capital Stock, $16, 100. Total payments
in cash $21 ,627 05; leaving balance in
cash of $6,033 81. Total payments in
the Bonds Of Kent county $11 800, leav-
ing a balance in Bonds of 81, 300.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

We understand that sufficient stock has
been subscribed to make the new railroad
from Delaware City to the Pennsylvania
Central, near Parkesbasg, via Avondale
an absolute certainty -,je6eysoaiaa.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

& SUDDEN DEATH. Mrs Adeline 8. Arm
strong, wife of Mr.. VIM. Armstrong, of
Odessa, died suddenly on Friday morning,
the Goth inst. from-hemorrhage Of the lungs.
She was in her usual health, apparently,
in the morning, and engaged in her Or
dinary domestic duties, about 9 o'clock
A. M, but was corpse by H. She was
an exemplary christian, and death had no
terrors for her.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

A week or two since vessel load of
100 bushels of Sweet Potatoes was ship
ped from Milford, Del with several hun
dreds each of citrons and pumpkins. They
were sent to Tarrytown, N. Y. The po-
tatoes were bought for 80 cents, and sold
for $225; the citrons for 5 or cents
each, and sold for rs and the pumpkins
barely paid expenses. Upon the whole
the profits of the cargo amounted to a
big thing, Mutual Freigd.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Henry A. Wise is writing his autobiOg-
raphy,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

The whooping-cough seems to be preva-
lent in Delaware and Maryland. Adults
who had the disease in childhood, are at
tackled as well as children. Quite num-
ber of cases have occurred in this town.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

A Wilmington paper alluding to the
union of the three congregations in this
town, on Thanksgiying-day, says =" An
era of good feeling-of Christian fellow
ship-must reign there" Whether this
be so or not, we are sure that it ought to
be so.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

Snow fell here rapidly on Friday night,
Goth inst. but melted during the night
so that there was not much to be seen in
the morning. The storm extended over
wide extent of country. Thunder clouds
preceded it, during Friday afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

ATTEMPTED ARsoN-On Wednesday
night the 18th inst. the dwelling of Mr..
Samuel Todd, near Galena, Kent county
Md. was discovered to be on fire. The
smoke awoke Mr.. Todd, who that night
fortunately slept in the adjoining room, and
he extinguished the fire before it got un-
der way, or did much damage to the
building. 1t was evidently set on fire by
an incendiary, and suspicion rests upon a
servant girl in the family. Paper, old
guano-bags, and other articles, had been
thrust through an aperture between the
plastering and weather. boarding and there
the fire was discovered. A few minutes
later the house would have been envel-
oped in flames.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-28

THANKSGIVING. - The observance of
Thanksgiving-day, here, was an event
which deserves to live in the chronicles of
Middletown. The character of that OBJ
seryance is what is more especially de-
serving Of commendation. 1t was union
of the several churches. giving lovely
example Of christina fellowship which was
refreshing to look upon. Presbyterians,
Episcopalans and Methodists, all assem-
bled together, with one accord in one
place, the children of one common father,
met to do that father reverence, at the
bidding of the supreme authority, state
and national. Rev. DIR. Patton, of the
Presbyterian Church, where the services
were held, conducted the exercises. Af-
ter singing and prayer and the reading Of
portion of scripture, he read the procla-
nation of Gov. Salisbury. He then in
troduced to the audience Rev. j. c. Nc
Cabe, ID. ID. Rector of St. AIMS Parish,
who delivered an able and eloquent ad-
dress, based upon the proclamation of the
Governor, which he characterized as one
of the most admirable documents that ever
emanuted from State Executive, and a
finished sermon in itself Dr. Patton fol-
lowed DR.. McCabe in some brief but per-
tinent remarks in which he said, in sub
stance, that for fifty-two Sabbaths in the
year they were separated and confined to
their respective places of worship, and
that it was fit that they should assemble
( together, one day at least, out of the three
hundred and sixty-fve. Rev. Mr. Col
clazer, of the Methodist Episcopal Church
was not present, from some unexplained
cause, though it was understood that he
was detained at home on account of in,
disposition.
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old Government Java, Sahanilla, Laguy-
~ ra and White and Green Rio Cofees, re-
'ol'00 ~, 0'' HOUGH s. RAMSAY,
ian 30 147 King street.
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African Fetichism.

We have published, from time to time, on
good authority, accounts of the negroes in
Hayti returning to the fetich worship of their
barbarian ancestors and kindred in Africa
Some have pretended to doubt these state
ments, because they conhicted with their
theory. There is no doubt, however, as to the
fact of these Africans relapsiug into barbarism,
both in Hayti and elewhere, whenever they are
emancipated from the restraints and guidance
of white people. We see now that President
Salnave, of Hayti who it must be presumed
is one of the most intellectual and civilized
men of his race, has been eXcommunicated by
the Christian Church for fetichism. When
ruler or chief of people like Salnave aban
dons religion or adopts superstition we may
be sure that the mass of the people have gone
or are tending the same way; and this relapse
of Salnaye to African fetichism is con6rmatory
of what We have heard frequently about the
negroes in Hayti returning to their normal
state of barbarism.
The blacks in the United States, taking them
in mass, have attained degree of civilization
which the race never reached before or else
where OF course, we mean the mass OF that
people, and do not consider such rare lndlvl-
dual exceptions as those OF Ioussalnt Over.
ture and others Of superior ability as contro-
Vertlng tne general TACT. lnese CASTS aAe
entirely exceptional and are very rare.
The blacks here made this progress to-
ward civilization because they were in i'm
mediate contact with and under the guild
ance and control of the highest race of man
hood, the Caucasian. Perhaps we might say1
also, because they were under the highest type
Of the Caucasian race, the Anglo: o:Saxon or
Anglo-Amercan. But even here, where large
bodies of them live chiefly among themselves
and are isolated In a great degree from the
white people, they begin to relapse. The fact
has been known to many Southerners and to
those who have travelled and studied the sub
ject in the South, for long time. But latterly
it has come to our knowledge through the
most reliable authority that in certain parts of
North Carolina, of Louisiana ofother Southern
States, the negroes are going back to sort OF
ttetich worship. Even there, where they have
been taught Christianity from childhood and
see its worship and influences all around them,
they are tending to the grossest superstition
and practices regarding witchcraft. There are
cases where unfortunate blacks have been
nearly beaten to death by their fellows for
the purpose of pummelling the witches or evil
splrlts out OF them, just rs the barbarous tribes
@1 OF Africa do, as described by NJ. Du Chaillu.
ihis universal tendency everywhere to tetlch-
lsm-ls remarkable, and is subject for the
study of fphilosop ers.-M T. : Herald.
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Anecdotes of Felix G. Mcconnell.

A writer in Southern Society" who was
contemporary, in Congress, Of the late Felix
Grundy Mcconnell, Of Alabama, Contributes
some amusing anecdotes Of that eccentric per
sonage. We quote:
"One night Mcconnell went to hear the
great yiolinist, Ole Bull. Unfortunately he
had taken glass or so too much, and he Was
hardly in situation to appreciate properly
the sweet strains that fell from the bow: In
the midst Of one Of the most exquisite pieces
while every breath was suspended and every
ear attentive to catch the soft sounds OF that
magical instrument, and the whole audience as
it were hanging upon the elbow OF the artist,
the silence was suddenly broken, and the har-
mony harshly interrupted by the well-known
voice of Mac. exclaimlng at the toy, OF Its
compass, s'None of your ID hightalutlng.
but give us Hail Columbia, Happy Land, and
bear hard upon the treble. Immediately
from eyery Dart Of the house was heard the
cries Of "turn him out, - 6 throw him over,
etc, Instantly some five or six police officers
approached to enforce the wishes of the house,
and eject tie disturber of the peace and har-
mony.
Nc. was not only one of the haudsomest men
in the house, but also one of the most athletic,
and besides, was an accomplished practitioner
of the art of self defence Seeing some score
of these officers approaching, he squared him
self In a boxing positol crying out ust
lay yourself off into acre lots, and I'll take a
half acre at time" He would have been as
good as his word, but some of his Congression.
al friends coming up, interfered and took him
off to his room-not before he had received a
severe cut on his forehead from one of their
heavy clubs.
The next morning coming into the house, he
met Charles j. Ingersoll, who was surprised at
seeing his hair (which he usually wore brushed
up) fiat down on his forehead.
"Why, General" said MIR: L., l did not
know you / was not aware that you wore
SOh, no." said Mac, ''it's only scratch;
at the same time exhibiting the cut which he
had received the night before, and which he
had hid by plating down his hair on his
forehead; so opposite to his usual way OF wear
ing it, that it had very much the appearance
Of wig.
He had collection of the most singular and
striking phrases and comparisons / have ever
heard, but unfortunately they were mostly
drawn from the race course, and other places
not quite so respectable, that it is impossible
to give them here.
ITO the above, we would add, that Mr.. Nc
Connell was the member of Congress- who,
once, ''on BENDER" found himself at Fish
Town, in this place, then in all its glory, and
in the "heighth of the season" Astonished,
and as it seemed, delighted with the scene and
its accessories" he swore that it was "a Ken
lucky of place-and had he known there was
such tasa to be found in striking distance from
Washington, he would have madeit his busi-
ness to visit it, at least, once week. ;"
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GROCERIES,.
HARRIE HOUGH G. WIN. RAMsA1
THOUGH & RAMSAY,

Ill WV
OR GERS,
No lat, King street, Alexandria, Va
duce Always on hand choice stock OF Eng,
lish and American Pickles and Sauces, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables, Sardines, Pine app les
and Eastern Dairy Cheese, Buckets, Tubs,
Brushes, Baskets and Willow Ware generally.
ian 30-lY
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DoULrERER's FRIEND.
A CERTAIN CURE FOR
GAPES AND OTHER DISEASES IN
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS.
A Cortain Preventive of Chicken Cholera.
Will prevent disease in all kinds OF fowl ana
nromote an increase of fat. Read the following:
r jefferson, Frederick CO., Nd,
July 22d, 1867.
Messrs. Clotworthy s. Co..
Gents-Thc wonderful cures which have been
made by your Poulterers' Friend cannot fall to
interest all who raise poultry. a gentleman OF
this village has been experimenting on chickens
With the eapes. he tried your Poulterers,
Friend, according to the directions, and it had
the desired effect in removing the worm, etfec-
tually relieving the chicken at once; since
then T have had many calls for 1t, and l: mas
is OF incalculable value to all who raise poultry
Resnectfullv, A. SPENCER.
Price 25c. per package.
pCS1LoTWORTY S CO., Baltimore. ~
Also, RAT KILLER, HORSE AND CAL
For sale by JANNEY & CO. 145, King st.
And E.S. LEADBEATER & co.
nov 1e-6m
UABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED
| GOODS.-Just received at SO, King street,
Alexandria, Va, an assortment of III able Cutie
~. of beautiful styles, Plated Forks and Spoons
Of the best quality, which We will sell at small
al ian 81 JOHN T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
PLAsTER.
soO tons Soft Blue Windsor Plaster, on han d
ond 70 arrive. for sale at lowest market rates. BY
feb HOOE q WEDDEkBO KN.1
n BOXES Dobbins' Electric Soap; cases
q Lamp Chimneys cases fresh Tomatoes
lust received and for sale by
iansO 147, King st.
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MARRIAGE,

reflect thst g sound mind and body are the most
necessary requisites to promote connubial hap
pines Indeed W thout these the journey
through life becomes u weary pilgrimage; the
prosp ct hourly darkens 20 the view, the mind
becomes shad"wcd with despair aud filed with
the melancholy reflection that the happiness OF
another becomes lighted with your own.
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YOUNG MEN,

Who have injured themselves by, q GER
tain practice, INDUCED in, habit fre-
quently learned from evil compan!ons; or at
school, the effects of which are nightly felt,
even when asleep, and. if not cured, renders
marriage impossible, nd destroys both mind
and body. shoutd apply Immediately;
What pity that = young man, the hope, OF
his country, fhv pride of his parents. should be
snatched from all prospect IS and enJoyments OF
path of nature, and indu!gjng il certain Sc
cret habit. Such persons must, before contem'
plating
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HARMLESS ! CHEAP !

The above oil will be for sale by the principal
Grocers Druggists and Oil Dealers throughout
this section of the State.
Mandatory and Wholesale Warehouse Will
be open in few days, al No. 81, Union street.
SAMPLES exhibited, and orders solicited from
the trade, by
RICHARDSON, LUTHER & CO.,
dec l2-1y Mansion House, Aexandrla, We:
JOHN H. PAHR9TTi PhhHxaTibR1A. VA.
Dealer IN DAANA 0001P: WRITING PAPER,
Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags Envelopes,
Inks, Gum Mucllage,
Gold, Albata and Steel Pens,
in short everything comprised Under the term
Stationery for the Office, School Room ana
oIss,ns AIso' SHEET MUSIC, (some 1000 to 5000
pieces on hand.) The only stock OF NJ use ever
gotten up here.
Violins, Guitars, Flutes, Banj jos, &c. -
The very best Italian aud other strings ior
Guitars, Violins &C., and musical Instruments
generally. Terms cash.
Also sole agent here for the Ri,hmond and
Manchester, Va, Paper Mills.
ANY sizes and weight. of Wrapping and
Printing Papers furDlsncu at snolI ho'iCeI opc''
eo+;cfoc ocforv terms oct l-tf
J. w MALLS. THoS. RISHIELL F. HooGE
FAMES W. MALLS s. CO.,
Dealers in
HARDWARE, GLASS, OILS, PAINTS,
FELT, PITCH, LAMPS, TIN WARE,
CEMENT, G. PLASTER, LIME,
BRUSHES, &C, &c.
Manufacturers of DOORS, SASH FRAMES,
BLINDS, MOULDINGS, AND
BRACKETS,
Factory, cor Queen and Fairfax streets.
Store, ISL, King st , ALEXANDRIA,, va.
iYn 9-tf
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feb 11-9nn
REAL ESTATE
AND
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

LITE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF VIRGINIA.
The undersigned having been appointed agent
for this company, has established an office IN
der the Mansion House, where he can be found
during business hours, and will be pleased to
furnish all desired information on the subject
of insurance.
The Company to which he is attached is rap
idly growing in popular favor, its managers be-
ing men of distinction, and we'll known through
out the State. The Company offers induce
ments to insurees held out by no other compa-
nv, and the fact that it is Virginia Company,
managed by Virginans, entities it to the cor
dial support of Virginians.
refer, by permission, to Messrs. G. q. Rob,
inson, J. s. Knox, Thomas Perry, or any of
the leading business men of the city.
LEWIS 81. W1NGFIELD.
DR.. M. M. LEWIS, Med. Ex feb ll-3m
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INSURANCE.

THE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK.
Cash accumulation on hand. S25, 100000
ALL BELONGING TO THE POLICY
HOLDERS OF THIS
COMPANY.
To business men, and particularly to the me-
chanics and labering men:
Have you provided for your families in eV'nt
of your death?
It is the bounden duty of every good husband
and father to make provision for his wife and
children, and LIFE POLICY is certainly
the cheapest and surest means of accomplish
ing this end.
A man 90 years old, can at cost OF about
TEN CENTS A DAY, secure to his family the
sum of $4,000.
Think of this, and act promptly, for life is
very uncertain.
THE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF NEW YORK,
is the largest and unquestionably the best COM
pany in the country.
Apply to
w. D. CORSE, Agent,
No. IS, King street,
Alexandrin, Va
Doctor NJ. NJ. LEWIS.
Medical Examiner.
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PAPER HANGING.
WALL PAPER,
PICTURE FRAMES,

Z '''' D-N -' BORDERS, SC
A. M. TUBMAN has resumed his business,
at store No 1871 King street, doors east Of
Washington, where can be found choice stock
OF goods, in his line, consisting of Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Picture Frames: Cornlces,
Brads, Curtain Hoo Ks. Hollands, Ere Board
Prints Borders, Looking Glasses Shade Fix
lures, Picture Cord, Tassols, &c, at prices low
er than ever. n,
Also, about 1900 rolls Of DAMAGED PA
Ali orders for Paper Hanging and Upholster,
ing promptly attended to in city or country,
stroet sep l3-tf