Middletown transcript., 1868-10-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

peninsula We have several instances to
record, all of which have taken place with
in few days past. Mr.. Robert Griffith, !
near the Head of Sassafras, had horse |
stolen from him, about the 22d of October.
The animal was probably ridden off, by
some one, and turned loose in the road, as
he made his way home again few days
since.
About the same time, on the night of
the 22d inst. Mr.. Christian Kenslcr, liv-
ing at Pine Tree, in New Castle county,
Del had gray mare, blind in one eye,
stolen from his premises, which he sup
poses was carried into Maryland. He
offers reward of fifteen dollars for her
recovery.
On the same night, the store of Mr..
James Price, in Peddle Lane, Sassafras
Neck, Cecil county, Md. was broken into
and robbed of $25 in money, and about
$500 worth of goods, of different descrip
tions, Among the goods stolen, the
rogues took away hogshcad of bacon;
a considerable stock of Mallalieu's cassi-
mers, which had just been purchased
sugar, coffee, boots, shoes, &c. The
thieves are supposed to have travelled in
two dearborns, aud were tracked in the di-
rection of Smyrna, Del. 1t is to be hoped
that these rogues may be ferreted out and
brought to justice.
Mr.. William Green, of Maryland, had
a horse blanket stolen from off his horse,
at Warwick, few nights since, while the
animal was standing hitched in the street.
Tomorrow is Hallowmass, or All-Saints
day, and this evening is Halloween, the
time when mischievous boys play their
pranks by pulling up cabbages, and re-
moving signs, gates, steps, boxes or what
ever else they can lay their wanton hands
upon. Look out, boys! The moon is at
her full, and if sufficient light should be
shed upon you to reveal who you are, and
what you are at, your sport might be
spoiled. Some old fogies, forgetting that
they were boys once themselves, have an
ugly fashion of creeping about on such
occasions, with little piece of raw hide
tucked under their vests
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR TRAVELLING
The people of Kent county and the first
District of Cecil have now daily communi-
cation Baltimore by the Sassafras River
The steamer "Thos. Collier" well known
to travellers on the Potomac, has been
purchased by campany for the Sassafras
River route, and began her trips on Mon
day last She will leave Baltimore on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and
return the. intermediate days-thus alter
mating with the "Trumpeter" which has
for several years supplied that route.
SECOND CRoP OF STRwBERRIEs Mr. A
H. Husheleck, of this town, brought to
our Office, yesterday, dozen ripe straw
berries, of large size and fine favor, being
the second crop from tine same vines this
season. Mr. L. B. Cruikshank, near Ce-
clifton, has also gathered strawberries of
the second crop. A gentleman in Elkton
has u second crop of currants in his gar
den. A pear tree in this town is in full
bloom, and other fruit trees are in bloom
in the ncighborhood.
WAsMINGToN CHEsTNUTs In the year
1858 or 81, Mr.. Joseph Roop, resident
of Pencader Hid. N. G. co. engrafted on a
young hickory tree, shoot from chest
nut tree, obtained from Mount Vernon.
1t grew with vigor, and for several years
has borne the finest and best chestnuts,
which have been named the Washington
Chestnuts." They are as large as the
horse chestnuts
The Town Hall will be covered in, in
the course of next week. The roof, which
is of galvanized iron, is being put on by
our townsman, Mr.. Samuel W. Roberts
The plastering will be done by Mr. A.
Green, of this town, and Mr.. George NJ
; Tyson, of Warwick, two first rate me-
chanics. The Board of Directors are
pushing the work forward with all possible
dispatch.
Rev. Mr.. Aikman, prominent Pres.
byterian minister of Wilmington was
t robbed of his pantaloons last Saturday
: night. The thief entered his bedroom
The pants were found next morning neal
Z the front door, but his pocket-book, witt
+, So, was gone. This is the third or fourth
d instance of this kind.
A Lyceum or Debating Society has beer
: organized at Warwick. Public debates are
o held every Tuesday evening The meet
+ ings are well attended by ladies and gen
:, tlemen, and the discussions are both in
G structive and entertaining to those whC
IS participate in them.
A meeting of the Democrats of Appo
quinimink and st. Georges Hundreds will
be held at Peterborough, on Monda,
is evening, at o'clock. Major Benz. L
s. Biggs, Edward Reynolds, and II. A
n Nowland, Esqs. will address the meeting
d The Democrats of Red Lion Hundred
n will hold meeting at st. Georges, thi
e evening, commencing at 7 o'clock. Capt