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Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

CoMpLIMENTARY.-Ho Greeley, in
the Tribune, recently applied the coarse
and vulgar epithet of &C liar," to Gov.
Seymour, of New York, in reference to a
statement made by the latter, concerning
the expenses of the Government, which
he declared to be more than $3.50, 900, 900.
Whereupon the World returns the COM
pliment to Mr.. Greeley, showing that Mr..
Seymour's statement was drawn from the
report of the Secretary of the Treasury
wherein the expenses of the Government
are set down at $157, ,916,760 And this
immense sum is required in time of pro-
found peace. The tax-burdened people
will bear this fact in mind.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

A NATIVE GRAND JuRoR.-Mr. J. N.
Black of Charlcstown in this county, has
served on the Grand Jury for the last 25
y as, being summoned at some term
of Court by every Sheriff, except one, that
has held the office in this co. during that
period. The popularity of this case is
that he has invariably been drawn as a
Grand Juror, in no single instance serving
as Petit Juror. The same peculiar for
tune attended his father whose name
John Nelson the son bears. We doubt
whether another freak of fortune so sin.
gular has ever been recorded. cd.-Ceca
.Whig.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ?-Despatches
over the Cuba cable state that great activ-
ity is displayed in the dockyards and for
ti6cations of Jamaica, and that the British
admiralty, in anticipation of trouble aris-
ing out of the Alabama claims, have been
calling home seamen from the colonies to
serve in iron-clads.
We find the above afoat among the
news items in the columns of our exchan-
ges. 1t can hardly be anything more than
the emanation of some sensation-monger,
who seeks amusement over his own absurd
stories. If it is, we had better be looking
to our own iron-clads, for we are told by
the Army and Navy Gazette, that the
most of them are better calculated for har-
Dor defence, than for distant and aggres-
sive warfare. England has sea-going
iron-clads superior to our own. But it
would not take long to build them, in case
Of need She could do us but little harm
at sea, beyond intercepting few of our
merchant ships which might fall into the
hands of her cruisers. 1t would be upon
the land that we should have her at dis
advantage. Canada would be certain to
be ours, and no native-born citizen need
to strike blow. All that would be me-
cessary would be to arm and marshal the
Fenians, and then HE them over the Dor.
der they would sweep through all hel
Canadian provinces in an inconceivably
short time, with resistless impetuosity
The campaign would be even briefer thar
that between Prussia and Austria; while
not all the iron-clads she could music
would be sufficient to save her West Indi
possessions from our grasp. There is no
the slightest doubt, that, in case of wa
with her, at this time, we should settle u,
all ccounts,-paying her off, both the oil
and the new
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A severe thunderstorm passed over
this section of country at an early hour on
Thursday morning, which did considera-
BILE damage in its course. About 8 o.
clock the lightning struck frame house
on Lake street, in this town, occupied by
Mr.. j. H. Collins, and tore off the wealth.
erboarding from one end, the fluid de-
scending between the weatherboarding and
the chimney. Two children of Mr.. Col
Inns, asleep near the chimney, were not
aroused by the conclusion. The plaster
ing was scattered about the floor, and the
studding shiv .red into splinters, otherwise
the house sustained no very material in
jury This is the third time, it is said,
that this house has been struck. A daugh-
ter of Mr.. Frank Stephens was killed by
the electric fluid in it two years ago, and
it had been struck once before.
In passing over the farm of Mr.. E. R.
Norney, Long Island, on the Delaware,
St. Georges Hundred, the same morning,
the Lightning descended upon his barn,
which was burnt, with all its contents,
involving the loss of eighteen head of cat
| tie.
In the further progress of the storm, in
an easterly direction, the lightning struck
large brick house in New Castle, near
the Stockton House, and set it on fire.
For awhile it was thought the building
would be utterly consumed, and despatch
was sent to the Wilmington Fire DepOrt-
ment for aid. Two engines were about to
be sent down on a special train, when the
despatch was countermanded. The dam
age is estimated at 81 800
The same storm passed over Kent coun-
tv, Md. some time before it reached here.
The barn of Mr.. w. N. Z. Wickes, in
Shrewsbury Neck, near Locust Grove,
was struck by the lightning, and burnt,
together with two mules. A black man
in the barn at the time, was not harmed
The lightning also shivered mast of q
schooner belonging to Mr.. Simon w. Bo-
yer, which was lying at Fox-Hole. Land.
ing, near Sassafras.
1t was reported here, on Thursday, thai
three buildings were struck in Dover, bu
we did not hear the particulars.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

THE KENT Co. RAILRoAD.-The Cecil
Democrat of Saturday last says A sub
ject of less vitality would long have been
given up in disgust under the influence of
such conflicting views and contending in
terests that have beset and surrounded the
scheme to give Kent county the benefit OF
railroad communication. No two parties
seem able to agree on point of beginning
or ii terminus, nor can two agree upon the
particular locality that the general welfare
would require the road to traverse. The
natural result has been that dozen differ
ent projects have been considered, and al
most adopted, to have in turn the imprint
of failure stamped upon them. One of the
most fruitful sources of contention has been
the question where a junction with the
Delaware Railroad should be made. 1t
was first purposed to have the connexion
at Townsend, and thus save the expense
of building two or three additional miles
of road, by having it run through bogs
and swamps, much of the way. The peo-
pie of Sassafras and Warwick oppose this
scheme, and favor Middletown for ter.
minus. Many meetings have been held
and prorositio ubmi ted terdlng to secure
this result. 1t was ut one time virtually
agreed on the part of the management tha
the road should go to Middletown, if the
residents along the line would subscribe
$50, 900. This demand was subsequently
increased to sixty and afterwards to sew.
enty thousand dollars. Each of these de-
mands was in turn complied with, ant
finally it was supposed to have been fixed
on Friday of last week, that the roat
would certainly go to Middlctown. Al
this would cause it to traverse severa
miles of the lower part of this county, ant
would rebound greatly to the advance
ment. of that section and particular,
to the improvement of tn e village o
Warwick, we have share of the local re
gret that this last measure is still very in
secure of fulflment.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

data" in his despatch to the Balti-
more sun says General Butler, desired
to have General Grant subpened as wit
ness before the Senate, but General Logan
objected, charging that General Butler
purpose was to enable the counsel for the
President to tear him to pieces" as
it is expressed.
To prevent Butler from carrying out
this design, a resolution was offered and
adopted by the managers, that no witness
should be called until authority for the
same shall first be obtained by vote Of
the managers. The report of reconcilia-
ton between Generals Grant and Butler is
entirely unfounded.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

SECRETARY SEwARD.-Mr. Thurlow
Weed makes an important announcement
IN the New York Commercial, to the eff
feet that no considerations whatever could
induce Mr.. Seward to remainin office sin
gle day after Mr.. johnson is removed. if
removed he is to be, by the impeachment
court, The Importance of the statement
consists in the general belief that when
Mr.. Seward goes all his custom house.
postoffice and internal revenue appointees
will have to go too.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

KU-KLUx KLAN FABRIcATIoSs. The
Washington correspondence of the New
York Tribune says:
"The correspondents of New York
journal amuse themselves by writing threa-
tening letters in the name of the Ku-Klux
Klan to members of Congress and others
here, and then telegraphing glowing ac-
counts of the affair to that paper. This
is one of the ways in which news is made
up for that Journal"
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The ELEcTIoNs.-T Louisiana con-
stitutional election began yesterday, the
18th inst.
The election in Georgia commences on
Monday next, the Doth, and in North Ca
rolina on Tuesday, the 21st. In Florida,
it will begin on the 4th Of May. They all
continue three or more days. The South
Carolina election closed on Thursday the
general belief is that the constitution has
been ratified.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18
Democratic Gains in New Jer.ex.

Mr.. O'Neil, Democrat, was elected
Mayo Mayor of Jersey City, on Tuesday last, by
$50 maJorlty--a gain of OIL.
In Bergen Mr.. Hamilton, democrat,
was elected "a democratic gain. The
democrats elect seven out of twelve alder
men-a gain of seven.
In Hudson City the democrats have a
thousand ma.ority-a gain of 500
Hoboken gives democratic majority,
with gain of four or five hundred.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

More ImproCements.-Mr. Samuel r.
Stevens has commenced the erection of Il
new Store House, % by 40 feet, on the
hotel lot belonging to Robt. A. Cochran,
Esq. west of Davis Hotel. 1t is to be
frame, Mr.. Lingo, contractor.
Capt Samuel Pennington is about to en-
large his brick store-house occupied by
Messrs. Gary 4 Walker, corner of Main
and Broad streets.
Mr.. Geo. w. Ingram is erecting new
frame Store House, corner of Broad and
Anderson streets, Is by Sc feet, Mr.. W
j. H. Lingo, builder.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The Arkansas Republicans send word
to Washington, that their U. S. Senators,
and a member of the lower House will pre-
sent themselves for admission this week,
with evidence that Arkansas has been fully
reco"strHcted by complying with all the
terms of the law.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

SENATOR SAULsBURY.-The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, writ
ing under date of the 18th inst. says:
Senator Salisbury has heen called to his
home, in Delaware, by the serious illness of his
brother, Gov. Salisbury. 1z
Mr.. Salisbury has returned to WASH
ngton. and appeared in his scat on We'd
nesday. sy
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The Bel Air Kgis mentions the erec-
ton Of cattle scales in that town, as an
evidence of its Improvement 1t is sur
prising what rapid strides towards i'm
provement some towns do make.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

CoNGREss AND TIE CnIcAGo' CoNvEN-
TIoN.-The Washington Correspondence
of the Baltimore Sun, April II, says: 1t
has been very generally published that
Congress will take recess of ten days
about the time of the Chicago convention.
The matter has been talked of, but the pro-
position meets with little favor in the SEN
ate, and there is no prospect of that body
concuring in it. Doubtless so many mem
bers of the House will go to Chicago as to
leave that branch without a quorum, and
the Senate, whchis always behind the
House in business, will have chance to
catch up.
The truth is that none of the big work of
the session, such as the finances, the tax
and the tariff, has yet been entered upon.
Senator Sherman has solemnly warmed the
majority in Congress that they dare not go
before the people in the next Presidential
election without having devised some ac-
ceptable system in regard to the finances
and the public debt, and the question of
internal taxation is one of scarcely less
Importance. Then the fight on the tariff
will be more bitter than ever this year.
The impeachment trial will probably last
this month out, so that it will be the first
of May before the regular business can be
resumed. Most of the large appropriation
bills are yet to be acted upon. From this
it will be readily seen that there is plenty
before Congress to keep it hard at work
for three months to come without taking
reccsses to attend political conventions.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The Leisure of Rev. H. L. Howard, at
Fenimore Hall, last evening, was a deci-
ded success. An appreciative audience
was present, and the lecture was studded
with gems and .brilliants of thought and
feeling which elected high commentator.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

THE NATIONAL DEBT.-Twenty thousand
dollars were on Wednesday paid into the
sub-treasury in New York, having been
beqaeathed to the nation by the late Ralph
). Fretz, of San Francisco, California, to
help to pay off the national debt
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

MoNsrnuM HoRRENDUM !-Forney has
been threatened with assassination BY
the Ku-Klux So has Brownlow! The
Age thinks Forney is in more danger from
another quarter, since Senator Cameron
has shown his teeth in reference to the
matter of defalcation.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The AMENITIES OF THE Passive
clip the following chaste and classic SEN
tence from the Wilmington Commercial,
of Thursday. 1t refers to an unlucky
wight in Princess Anne:
"Why il was necessary for this wretched cuss
of a rebel Maryland editor to lie about it to this
degree seems to be explicable only in his deprav-
ity or his desperate lack of subjects to falsify."
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

Joseph II. Chandler, of Christiana; j.
Hobson, of Dover; Robert Frame, of Mil
ford; James Macauley, of Newark: and
John B. Dilworth; are the latest appli-
cants in bankruptcy.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

Mr.. A. G. Riddle has entered his appear
ance as counsel for Mr.. Stanton in the suit
for damages against him by Adjutant GEN
eneral Thomas for false arrest and imprison-
ment, and entered a plea of not guilty.
Messrs. Merrick & Co. counsel for plain
tiff, have Joined issue, and the case will
probably be down for trial at the May
term. The damages are laid at $3.50, 600
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

An election for a President and seven
Directors of the Kent County Rail Road
Company will be held in Chestertown, on
Monday, 11th of May next. A payment
of five dollars per share is called for.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

General Nagle and six other Fenians
sailed from Cork, Ireland, Thursday, for
the United States. They were released
by the Elglish Government on condition
that they will never return to that coun-
try. .... .-sf...t
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

The Louisville Journal don't think Ben.
Wade man of sufficient polish to fill the
Presidential chair. 1t says of him that he
is the coarsest of the many coarse men
whom the vicissitudes of the times have
thrown into Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

We have received the first number of
Oar Mutual Friend, successor to the Mil
ford Argus. 1t is published by VIM. B.
Lowery 4 Co. and makes a good appear
anee.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

An attempt was made by certain ne
groes in New Orleans Wednesday night
to murder Judge Ogden, formerly of the
Supreme Bench of Louisiana.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18
Democratic sIeetins.

The Democrats Of Appoquinimink Hundred,
are requested to meet at the Hotel, Black Bird at
o'clock, P. NJ. Saturday, the 25th, inst. to or
paign of 1865. good turnout is requested.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Appoquinimink Hundred, April 18th, 1868.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

Easter Sno,c Storm.-Snow fell on Sun
day evening last, but the bright sun of
Monday dispelled it, and by Tuesday night
it had disappeared.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

At Blackbird, Samuel r. Warren is
appointed Postmaster, vice VIM. A. HUI
kill, resigned.
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-18

AT the charter election in Albany, New
York on Tuesday, the Democrats carried
the city by two thousand majority.
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THE GAZETTE.
-Tr1EsDAY EVENING, JANUAR.YY -

WHoa NOT 70 MARRY-Marrlage Is q tck'
lish business at best, and young ladles Wns "lsh
to live happily, should before engaging them
solves snse every honorable means to acqualnt
: sa 49,. With the character and habits OF
the;r .snitors. They should never marry
- One who is not known to be truthful and an
- ss ., Nor one who is not honest and indus
trious; .;!.s
4 Nor profane sewearer tor one WILL not
he likely to reverence his wife who treats With
irreverence his Maker;
S. Nor a loafer-that Is, one who mas no
certain calling, trade or profession by which to
secure. family an honest livelihood, but lives
by his over taxed wits, or by sponglng on I'M
thankful friends;
5 6. Nor hard man for he who for gain
ruins Others, will, sooner or later, come to ruin
himself; -, -,
I. Nor dry goods clerk who spends all his
wages on goId-headed canes, kid gloves, tine
clothing and costly jewelry
8. Nor rich man who acquired his rickes
BY fraud or oppression, for such lie under the
ban of heaven, and his riches are destined to
prove curses rather than Dressings;
9. Nor q poor man who is ashamed OF his
poverty; for such will be ashamed to work,
and heaven has decreed, 1t any man will not
work, neither shall he eat.
Take the advice of your mother and Other
experienced friends before you enter lnto 90
engagement 1t will be 100 late to seek 1t
after you have plighted your faith to sultor.
--LyncEbng Neaos.
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STOVES, TgNWARE, dc.
)TICE TO THE PUBLIC.

n Office IL 1Hh roDAA0'
Without making q useless harangue, l will
say t. my friends and the public that am now
prepared to supply all of their wants in the way
Of STOVES 1t is time lost to undertake, to
look for anything better than can be, found IN
nv store have something new in the way OF
HEATING STOVES, which cannot be sur
passed in STYLE or beaut of design To one
and all will say tat whatever sell warrant
to aLswer the purpose sold it for therefore
invite my country friends to call and examine
my stock Of COOKIN 6 and HEATH &
oTUVE~ before purchasing elsewhere, conf
dent that they will not g" away dispIeased.o
would ais enumcrate amongst my st. OK hne
lot Of TIN WARE, of my own manufacture,
and made by very experenced w9rkmen also ;I,G
TIMED SAFES, PRESERVING kET-
TIES, Fruit Cans, Fine Japanned and Plan
shad Ware and Chamher Sets to which
would call the attenti N Of the cubic Coffee
Urns Tea Urns, Waffle Irons, Childrnn' Toys,
and fine lot OF Block Tin Ware and other ar.
ticles which are too numerous to MENTION
Thankful for past patronage hope to have q
continuance Of the same.
E. GRIMES,
SEP ll-2swtf No. 43, King street
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
- KING STREET. -
BOOTS AND SHOES.
FALL STOCK.

We have now on hand large stock Of La.
Dies GENTS, MISSES, BOYS, YOUTHS
and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES, Of
every description which have been recently
mad@ of the best quality and latest styles also
q GOOD stock of HEAVY GOODS, suita bic ior
the country, to which we invite the sp4cia! at
tention of country merchants, ana ,armers in
want of good and reliable goods Will DO we'll u
call and examine before buying, ss they will
be sold very cheap.
Mems Calf Double Sole Stitch Boots
g Scotch Bottom Boots.
' Dress Boots.
" Heavy Kip Double Sole.
" % Grain.
" Calf Congress.
" Stitch Congress.
" Scotch Bottom Shoes.
g Peg Balmorals.
- Heavy Kip Brogans.
" SeWed
Ladies' Calf, Goat and Morocco Boots.
g Glove, Kid, Congress and Polish Boots.
-" Fine Kid Heel Slippers
q" Lasting and 81 rocco.
Misseg' Calf, Goat and Morocco Boots.
" Lasting and Kid Polish
Children's Goat, Morocco Lasting Calf aud
Glove Kid, Lace and Button Boots.
Boys, Youths and Childrens Long Calf and
Kip.
Gents and Ladies' Gum OyerI5h ;,; nn,v
sep l7-tfeb a. King ST., Alex%ndria, Va
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DAPE& BAGS
T. PAPER BAGSl

THOSE PAPER BAGS Chat is, another
supply have just arrived and will he constant
" arriving if tn y continue to depart o. they
have don" recently.
These B gs come direct from the factory, and
GO direct to the purchaser at factory prices.
FLOUR SACKS, Of any size, furnished to
order, with your name and place Of business
ampcd on them, W thout additional charge,
we have TO adopt the :'Nlillers Rule" first
entirely out before you order more.
JOHN Fl. PARROT,
Dealer in Blank Books, Writing and Wrapping
&c. &c, corner King and W ter streets
direct from the manu- -acturers, importers and
publishers, and as l deal upon strictly cash
principles, I give NY friends the benefit hay
ing adopted the motto, small profits and quick
sales" J. II. P, as above stated.
P S.-As 'one good turn deserves another"
according TO the Old adage, l gatronize, those
who patronze me, and having y large family
to feed, who are fond Of good things, you will
please make note Of it. j. L. 7. do, do, DO:
Fourthly and Lastly for the Present.-lf |
DO not sell you goods as cheap as any one else,
I do not expect you to buy Of me- and, vice
versa. charge nothing for showing goods.
JOHN H. PARROT.
jan I-tf as said before.
NRY STALIZED DILL
NO DIRT, NO GREASE,
NO SMELL WHILE BURNING.
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VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court
Jane Hunt against +. o. Powell and r. a..
Slrother. Ia debt.
Mem The object of this suit is to attach a
tract of land, the property of the defendant,
Strother, in this county, containing. 204& acres,
purchased by the said Strother from I: +
Love; also, tract CT land, the property of the
said defendant in said county, near Ayr Hill,
containing 10 acres, to pay plaintiff the sum OF
$500, with interest rom August 2, 1861.
happening by affidavit filed that the deft.,
r A. 5trother, is non resident Of this State,
it is ordered that he appear within one month
after due publication hereof and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest. A copy, teste.
W. L. ED WARDS, Clerk pro tenn.
Moore, P. G jan 9-laW4w
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sNOULTERERiS FRIEND.
A CERTAIN CURE f

a CERTAIN CURE FOR
GAPES AND OTHER DISEASES IN
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS.
A Certain Preventive Of Chicken Cholera.
Will prevent disease in all kinds OF fowl, and
promote An increase Of fat Read the following:
Jefferson, Frederick co, Mo,
July 3d. 1867
Messrs. Clotworthy s. Co.:
Gents-rhe wonderful cures which have been
made by your Poulterers Friend cannot fai' to
Interest all who raise poultry. gentleman of
this village has lean experimenting on chic ems
with the gapcs. He tried your Poulterers'
Friend, according to the directions, and it had
the desire" effect in removing the worm, efec-
tuallp relieving the chicken at once Since
then I have had many calls for it, and i: has
been used extensively with the same result. 1t
is OF i1cAlcuable value TO al who raise poultry.
Respectfully, A. SPENCER.
Price 25c per package
Prepared only by
Also RAT KILLER, HORSE AND CAT
TIE Pc DERS the best in use.
For sale by JANNEY y co. l45 King st.
And 4. S. LEADBEATER & co.
nov lG-6m
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VIRGINIA:-Atr rules held in the Clerks
Y Office ofthe Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, on the 9Th day of January, 1863, The
Exchange Bank Of Virginia, VINO sue for the
use of George W. Camp, trustee, plaintiff,
against John T. Prce and Sidney F. Blackjack
and Thomas Marshall, late copartners, trading
under the firm name of Blackjack Marshall 81
Co., defendants: In debt
The object of this suit is to recover the de-
PENDANTS the sum of 800 and cost of protest,
81 so, with interest from July IL, 1851, till paid.
due by the defendants to the plaintiff
The defendant, Thoma Marshall not having
entered his appearance and given security ac-
cording to the act of Assembly and the rules of
this Court, and it appearing by affidavit that he
is not resident of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendant appear here within one
month after due publication of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect his interest in
this suit; and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,a news
paper published in the city of Alexandria.
once a week for four successive WEEKS. and
posted at the front door of the Court House of
this county. A copy-teste
e. o. Claughton, P. @. jan II law4w