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Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

The N. York Tribune has been figuring
up che probable result of the Presidential
lelection, and falls ten votes short of the
requisite number Q59) to elect Grant.
n It is ssrtain, therefore," says the Tri-
bune, g that the election of Grant and
Colfax requires the Republican party to
carry one or several'of the doubtful States.
Upon the heavy electoral vote of N. York,
9S. Pennsylvania 20, and Ohio 81, de-
pends the result Of the contest"
1t is comforting to the Democrats to be-
heve that all three of these great States
are sufe for their own candidates. And.
not only SO, they expect to "carry the
war into Africa or, in other words, to
captureia part of the enemy's dominions
in the South. They viii yet rue the day
when they mapped out their +" reeonstruc-
tion " policy.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
Affairs in Washington.

The " Five State" bill, as it is called
for admitting the Southern States, came
up in the Senate on Monday. Mr.. Vick-
ers was the first speaker, making his mai
den speech since his entry into the Senate.
He spoke about two hours, and was lis
tened to with much attention by the Sena-
tors. His argument was plain but solid
and convincing, showing up the absurdity
of the new tangled radical doctrine of CON
gressional control over the suffrage in the
States. ..t
Mr. Bowen, raululently elected Mayor,
occupies the Mayors office, and two separ-
ate organizations claim to be. the Council
of the city, one Democratic, the other Re-
publican. A police force is kept about the
City Hall day and night to prevent vio-
lence. The struggle, however, is an une-
quail one, and the Radicals must ultimately
hold the power. The white citizens Of
Washington are, not match for the car
pet-baggers, backed by Congress and the
negroes.
Mr.. G. w. Wooley has answered, by a
written statement, the questions of the
managers, and accounted for his twenty
thousand dollars. His presence in WASH
ington related not to the impeachment,
but to the whiskey tax. ,or .lH
A bill was reported on Tuesday for the
division of Texas into three States, design
ed to guard the Senate against Conser-
yative changes in the Northern States by
bringing in additional Radical representa-
tivos of the negro element at the South.
The Chinese embassy was presented to
the House on Tuesday. A similar recep-
tion will probably take place in the Senate.
Rumors of Cabinet changes are revivev,
but they do not seem to be worthy Of
credit.
Manager Butler, on Monday, spoke Of
Wooley's cot neil, r. j. Brent, and R. 7.
Merrick, as "conspirators. Mr.. Brent
publishes card in the Baltimore Gazette,
of Wednesday, in which he says of Butler
Il do not know that Gen Butler under
stands that such term implies criminal
conduct, and that nothing but his constitu-
tional exemption could secure him from just
accountability for so false charge. No
one but being deficient in magnanimity
honor, and true courage, would thus wan
tonly traduce gentlemen in the discharge
of a high professional duty, 1 make this
statement merely that the facts may be
known, not from any apprehension that
my character can be injured by assaults
from man who never held position
which he did not disgrace, and whose
name is at this moment the foulest blot on
his country's history" .-..,. ..
1t is rumored that Mr.. Eyarts is to be
nominated as Attorney General, Mr.. Groes-
beck as Secretary of the Treasury, and
Hon. Reverdy johnson, as Minister to
England. Mr.. Wooley was discharged on
Thursday having ''purged himself Of con-
tempt" by answering Butler through an
examination Of, four hours, out of which
Butler made nothing.
The Arkansas bill having successfully
run the Legislative gauntlets, went to the
President on Monday afternoon to receive
his veto, r.l .e.T....
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
r. FERGUSON, Secretary.

DEMocRArIc MEETING "A meeting Of
the Democrats of ST. Georges Hundred
was held at the hotel of Mr.. Chance, in
the village of Odessa, on, Saturday, June
9th. - - !,
Gassaway Watkins was appointed Chair
man and 4. T. Evans, Secretary. -;,.,.i s.l
The meeting then elected the following
named gentlemen to the State Convention
to be held at Dover, on the 18th Instant
Gassaway Watkins, R. G. Mathews, E. R.
Cochran, Thomas DilRorth, Purnell j
Lynch. - = s..9 y.
Delegates to. the County Convention as
follows; Samuel Jefferson, W. r., Coch.
ran, II. A. Nowland, r. G. Hayes, Thorn.
as J. Craven. i1 - st. g.
On motion it was decided that each del.
egation be empowered to fll any vacancy
that may occur. -, 80
Ordered that the proceedings Of the
meeting be published in the MiddletoU,,
Transcript and Delq,core Gazette.
GAssAwAY WATKINS, Chairman.
Z. I. EVANS, Secretary. 'fl'1' '''
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
The Commissioners of Cecil county,
have assessed the National Bank of Elkton
at $50, 900, ON which it will pay tax.
Delaware Affairs.

TRIBUTE TO Ex-PREsIDENT BUCHANAN.
AT meeting of the Democrats of Will
mington, on the 9th inst. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted and
ordered to be printed in the Dela'0are Ga
zette, Middletocm Transcript, Delawarean
and Philadelphia Age.
Resoloed, That we desire to express in
fitting terms our respect for the memory Of
the late james Buchanan, of Pennsylva-
MIA whose long and useful life, has in
the wisdom of Almighty God, been brought
to peaceful and honorable end.
Resolved, That during his long and Ia
borious career, whether in his private pro-
fession as Lawyer, or as a public serv-
ant; as Representative in. Congress; a
Senator of the Uuited States as United
States Minister to the Courts of Russia and
Great Britain; or as President of the Uni
ted States he has exhibited capacities Of
the highest order, combined with person
al character free from stain 6rreproach 5
unimpeached and unimpeachable.
ReslUed, That as Constitutional Law
yer Mr.. Buchanan stood in the foremost
rank of the Statesmen of his own time
the compeer of Clay, Calhoun, and Web
ster; and ever evinced his conscientious
adherence to the letter and spirit of the
Federal Constitution-never suffering the
ends of party to sway his action or Judge
ment in violation of its provisions.
Resolved, That his honest name the
dignity and purity of his life; his states
manlike abilities, and great public services
will be cherished by his fellow-countrymen
long after the ISLANDERS of petty partizan
malignity shall be forgotten.
Resolred, That we commend his life and
public services to the close study and imi-
tation of our own and succeeding genera
tions, as true patriot, an able statesman,
and sincere Christian.
On motion adjourned. f''ae
DR.. HENRY +. AsKEw, Prest. -
JoHN II. MOORE, Sec. ''-.t ,.r'
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

KINDLY SoLIcIruDE.-It is amusing to
witness the tender solicitude of the Repub-
licsn press and politicians for the Demo-
cratic party. They seem very anxious
that Chase should be their nominee, and
that the Democrats should incorporate into
their platform, the Chase plank of {" uni
Hversal suffrage and universal amnesty. 1"
The Democrats no doubt fully appreciate
-the kind consideration bestowed upon them
by their disinterested Republican friends,
but they fear that this delicate piece of
chase-werk would be rather unsubstantial
anaterial for a democratic platform. They
feel much obliged to the Republicans for
their good Offices and kind intentions; bu,
with that self-reliance which has hitherto
marked their course, they propose to man
age their own affairs in their own way.
BY dint of diligent search, and thorough
Interchange Of sentiment and opinion in
the convention, they hope to find suita-
Eble candidate among the distinguished men
of their own party, and to put him upon q
solid platform, wherein is neither chase
work nor mosaic. y
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

X. X, K.-Considerable excitement was crea-
ted In this town this morning over the Ku-Klux-
,klans1i Last night long slips of paper were post
cd up all over town, with sentence printed on
each. Some had "Ku-Klux-Klan," !" Others "Be-
ware-You are watched" "The Avenger is on
his Path, y &c. It is stated that a number Of
young men were seen in York carriage late last
evening, and It is supposed that one of those
dangerous Klans Of Z" Ku-Kluxers' has been or
sgRnizod IN our midst II is reported that a simi-
lar Organization exists in Middletown and other
places IN the State. Weare no alarmists but
evidently something il in the wind" Let
every lsw-abiding citizen be on bis guard. .-Smy-
The Ku-Klux -Klan" of Middletown
win smile at the above announcement, and
The frightened Smyrna editor himself would
hardly be able to repress one, if he were
familiar with the little piece of bagateue,
ont Of which the alleged Ku-Klux X Ian
Of Middletown sprung, and which origi.
mated very grave letter from this place
Published in the Clayton Herald. If all
the "Ku-Kluxers" were as harmless as
she fan-loving. "Klan' of Middletown,
there need be no dread of their nocturnal
yisitations., .t Z. qe.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

ANorMER RAoE.-A race will be run
over the Warwick course on Tuesday the
18th inst. between the gray horse, g To.
ney." owned by Mr.. Benjamin Crawford
and the roam mare " Kate" owned by
Mr.. Benjamin F. Kanely, for a purse OF
$500, distance 600 yards the race to
take place between 2 and 5 o'clock, P. NJ.
Toney has quite reputation as a ra-
Ger, having been victorious in several well
contested encounters. 1t is expected to
be spirited contest, both animals being
noted for speed. ar. s .'..a
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

.i-fllfgT rr-e.
DEMooRATIc MEETING At a meeting
held at Blackbird, Appoquinimink Hun
dred, on Saturday, June 9th, to- select FIVE
delegates to the State Convention to be
held at Dover on. the 18th inst. On mo-
tion Of Mr.. Weldon, james Kanely was
appointed President and R. Ferguson,
Secretary. ..,f.sy .,sg..to-o...' ~
On motion Of Jos. Roberts the Presi-
dent was instructed to appoint commit
tee Of five to report the names of Eve per-
sons for delegates to the State Convention
The President appointed Thomas Deakyne
VIM. Weldon, james Roberts, G. Fergu.
son, and j. G.. Vandyke,,'t. /, -.
The committee reported the following
delegates; Samuel Townsend, Jas. L
David, r. T. Perry, Owen g. Grow and
Joseph Hoffman, Which report was adop
ted. -. - =.
On motion of J. g. Yandyke, the Pres
ident was instructed to appoint q commit.
tee of five to report the names Of FIVE per.
sons for delegates to the County Conven.
ton, (to be held at some future day.
The President appointed the following
committee: Owen G.. Grow, Edward Sill.
COX, Alex. Deakyne, Jas. Kanely, Jr
and William X. Evans. E ~
The committee reported the followin,
names for delegates Gideon Il. Roth
we'll, VIM. III. Staats, Henry p Reading
Edward Silcox, Jr. and David g. Rose
Which report was adopted. - ii''{' ~
On motion Of Jos. Roberts the dele
gates were instructed 70 fill any vacancy
or vancancies that may occur in said del
egation. ~ ~ =
On motion of Wm, Weldon, there wa
a committee Of FIVE appointed for the Hun
dred as an executive committee. to serv
for two years, or until their successors ar
appointed, as follows Edward Silcox
j. G. Vandyke, Isaac p. Walker, C. Fer
guson and James Buckson. Z y f
The meeting then adjourned.
JAMES KANELY, President.
r. FEReUsoS, Secretary Lt52s ~
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

TertiGm Quids.-It is supposed that the
Chase movement may end in the organiza-
tion of third party, but never in making
him the candidate Of the democrats. Let
it " take any other shape but that" ,o..
The Qaaternions,o ,of fourth party, is
in process Of incubation in Baltimore, with
Fred. Douglas for President and Hugh
Lennox Bond, for Vice. Both these or Or
ganizations will tend to weaken, Grant.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

NEWARK AND AvoNDALE RAILROAD.-A
meeting of the friends of the Newark and
Avondale Railroad, will be held at the
Odd Fellows Hall, Newark, on Saturday
afternoon, June 18th, at 2 o'clock, for the
purpose of receiving the reports from COM
mittees appointed to obtain subscriptions
to the capital stock of the road, and for
general consultation. This road is design
ed toconnect Delaware City with Parks
burg, Pa, 1t is only 81 miles long, over
country rich in water power, and mex
haustible beds of the best quality of lime
stone |; it will connect with four leading
roads in the country, the Delaware Rail-
road at the, junction, Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore at Newark, Balti-
more Central at Avondale, and Pennsylva-
MIA Central at Parksburg. /. 1t will afford
an outlet for the Coal, Lime, Iron, Petro-
leum, and Agricultural products of Penn
sylvania, from q point on the Delaware,
accessible at all periods of the year, to
vessels of the largest size. and will save
forty miles in distance over existing routes
The measure is receiving the support of
the local interests on the route; Delaware
City and vicinity has subscribed over
twenty-five thousand dollars; the Penn
sylvania interests are prepared to build the
road in that State, and at an informal
meeting held at Newark, few days since,
pledges Of subscriptions were given to
nearly fifteen thousand dollars. If the
matter is pushed with proper energy, the
road can be built at an carly day -Dela-
rare Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

DrNosRArrc srATs, CpsyiE,iisruros i,ii HON. 1T is
announced that a freight train, with pas
senger cars attached, will leaveoD Dover al
$40 P. NJ. on the 17th inst! touching a,
all the stations, for Wilmington, to enable
the delegates from this county to return
the same day. Many persons from this
vicinity will go to Dover besides the del
egates, and this arrangement will enable
them to return at a convenient hour.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

The strawberry festival for the benefit
Of the Sabbath School, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, of this town, has been
well attended. Notwithstanding the unfa-
vorable weather. The room is decorated
with much taste and brilliantly illumina-
ted; the tables display heirtempting del
icacies /; the ladies wear their sweetest,
blandest. smiles; and the indispensable
AMPHIoss are. there, to add the charm Of
music to the gay and festive scene. The
festival will be continued this evening,
and it is-expected to be the crowning and
most interesting time of the festival, as
the ladies have no doubt reserved the best
wine (fguratively speaking) for the last Of
the feast, 81 t-tI- teil ra u
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
THE sERENADE.
Written for Me Mddletown Transcript,
by J. C. NJ.

BY J.fC.M.
"Old Appoquiniminkis'' white tombs in mellow
Smoonlight sleeping M 4
The grand old trees, like sentinels, around their
night-wateh keeping,-x M Es
The dewy grass in sparkling sheen lay bathcd IA
geni-like splendor, v' &
And Dian on the scene below. smiled down so
sweet, SO tender :Af tf 8 sfFJ' ~
The whip-poor-will had ceased his cry, the night
bird told no story,
The church, the tombs, the cool green sward,
seemed stepped in silent glory.
Half dreaming in my chair lay, twas mid
nights stilly hour,
And Ger my senses stole perfume from shrub,
and bud, and flower: --=.-' '''s.----.'-'
Half dreamng-when there came strain, was
s4i 1t from earth or heavenP @ =
1t rose, It fell, the air grew soft rnethought the
Ia skies were riven ;,s4.ff ,,i'.i Y.s..
VI those sweet notes, perchanee, might be from
far of spheres Of beauty,
Where love responds to loves sweet songs in rap
ture, and in duty. L.. FhH.r
Through the cool air, now tremulous with echoes
softly stealing, a2a's
1t seem'd that heaven was kissing earth, its ten
derness revealing
But nO-amid those ange.-notes manhood's rich
tones were blended,-
sat enraptured by the song, until the strain was
ended. r,s- I.
"Nita, JuanitaP' sweet refrain, SO gentle, so
imploring ~
Its burthen was, Of loving hearts from pain to
rapture soaring.
fully woke, the song I'd heard, that seem'd to
steal from Aideen,
Came from group of loving friends thus kindly
serenading.
The strain was hushed--the echoes dicd-the
happy group departed,
And silence waved her noiseless wing around the
heavy hearted;
Yet as he turned, and pressed his couch, in
dreams he heard those numbers,
That touch'd his waking ear, and now stole
swectly o'er his slumbers.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

At meeting Of the Directors of the
Middletown Hall Co. on Tuesday evening,
the following contracts were awarded =
For the Stone Work, to Samuel Davis, of
Wilmington for the Brick Work, to
Messrs. stocktill, Floyd 4 Briean, of Will
mington; for the Carpenter Work, Mr.. W.
Graves, of Wilmington; for supplying
Stone, to Messrs. McIlvaine & Son, Ches-
ter, Go. for supplying Brick, to Messrs.
Lewis 4 Son, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

The heavy northeast storm of wind and
rain, which set in on Wednesday night,
continued, with slight intermissions, up to
noon Of yesterday. The quantity of wa
ter which has fallenis immense; the earth
is completely saturated, and the violent
wind and rain must have Frustrated the
wheat in every direction. and probably
damaged the crop to a'great extent. .
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
For Tie. Middletown Transcript.
THE FUTURE.

Can men think of the future?
of a coming prosperous day2
Of National wealth. and happiness?
While fanatics hold the sway?
Whilst party rules the country,
And the Southern States are dumb,
Can men, ! say, look forward
To the crisis which must come?
Can men, but for moment, think
This "lane will have no turn?"
That Southern blood will not resent,
Nor Southern anger burn2
That sets can rule, with lustful band
The sons of those who fought,
And helped to gain the liberties,
From England dearly bought2
Is there no hope? No glimpse of light2
To lead our rulers on
Has God forsakcn this bright land,
And sent His curses down?
Mol no He surely secs us yet,
Our hope is from His hand
He will not suffer slaUes to rule
Der white meR's homes and land.
RosALEINE.
Bohemia Mills, June, 1868.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

Land in Sassafras Neck, Cecil county,
Md. appears to be selling at rather low
figure, judging from several sales recently
reported in that neighborhood. 1t is ac-
knowledged to be the finest district of Ce-
Gil, valuable frdit-growing region, with
abundant water transportation, and con-
veniently located with respect to the pro.
jected rail roads; and yet, land sold there
last week, at the moderate price of S22
to $50 per acre. The Snethen estate, 1S7
acres, was sold to W. r.. Freeman, fol
$31 so per acre. Five farms of the estat,
of the late Gov. Veazey, were sold as fol
lows: The Mansion House farm, 29s1
acres, to Jams W. Veazey, and sisters
Mrs. ieraycroft and Wills, for 500; Hol
farm, 13O acres, to same, at $50; Deer
Valley farm, 863 acres, to same, at $22;
Hill farm to q. p. Lusbyat $25; and tn,
Fishery farm to John A. Lechler, of Phil.
adelphia, for, SAG per acre.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13
ExrRAonp1nAnr Prnp.rn1.n,su 7 .

EXTRAORDINARY PEDEsTRIAN1sM.-
Goulding completed, at four o'clock on
Saturday morning, in New York, the, feat
of walking thousand miles in Thousand
hours, for a wager of $4,000. He is
greatly overcome by fatigue, however, and
his attending physician has forbidden him
to sleep more than a few hours at time
until the debilitating effects, Of his long
journey shall gradually wear of. His feel
and legs are in very bad state. But few
friends are permitted at present to converse
with him. This is the second time only
that this extraordinary feat of endurance
has been successfully performed. ~,
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13


Mr.. Hoe, the inventor of the cylinder
press, whose patent of 81 years expires in
July, is in Washington asking for re-
newal, upon the ground that he has not
been sufficiently Icompspsated. This i:
the plea upon vhieA eyefs 4ppaisatiOn for
renewal il basea, md ipusht 70 be resis.
ted. Twenty years is ong time to enjoy
tbs fruits Of q monepdls. nd enough to
compensate the genius of'any inventor.
1t is due to the public that it should not
be extended. Presses Of an kinds are
twice as high as they ought 70 be. but the
price Of the cylinder press Is out Of all
proportion 10 the -eost-cf materizf zf-audo oi
construction. The Goodyear patent ought
never to have been extended, for monopo-
lies are odious 70 the people. 1as's 96l q
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-13

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE Doctor Solomon
Sharpe, of the U. s. Navy, while laboring
under temporary alteration of mind, yes
terday morning, wentinto the yard with a
razor and cut his throat. He was soon
discovered and the aid of several eminent
physicians secured. The arteries were ta-
ken up; the incision sewed up and at
noon hopes Of recovery were INDUCED.
He is between go and 70 years of age and
has suffered much from paralysis He had
not been able to leave his boarding house
for week or two.-Del. Gaz. Of Tuesday.