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Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

TRIAL OF Mowers. Rs.-We witnessed on
tuesday, in Capt. Penington's hay. field,
a trial at moving timothy and clover, be-
tween y Mccormick's Mower, entered by s.
E. Shallcross, Esq. and the Clipper, and
the Excelsior Combined Mower and Reap
er, entered by Z. T. Evans, Esq. All
three of the machines did their work admi-
rably, but the Clipper seemed to be the
fasyorite, on account of its light draft, but
the swath it cut was three inches narrower
than those of the other machines. The
Excelsior was our favorite, because it will
both NOW and reap, and by purchasing a
machine of this kind, the farmer saves the
price Of one, and is able to do with it the
work Of two. These machines are all on
sale at the warehouse of e. 7. Evans.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

Pleasant water excursions are not only
very agreeable, during the hot weather,
but conducive to health. A very pleasant
trip to those who do not wish to spend
much time away from their families or their
business, may be enjoyed by taking the I
O'Clock train from this place to New Cas-
tie, where the train arrives at 8 o'clock.
Half an hour may be spent in ramble
through the well-shaded streets of that
pleasant town, and at half past eight one
can go on board the steamer Major Rey-
bold, which plies between Salem, N. j.
Delaware City, New Castle, and other
towns on the route, and after enjoying the
invigorating air and the beautiful scenery
of the noble Delaware, land in Philadei,
phia, and all for fifty cents, SO far as the
steamer is concerned. The railroad fare
$50 cents, which would make the round
trip $3.50 besides incidental expenses.
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FOCAL AFFArRs.

A PLEASANT AFTERNOON AMONG THE
CmLDREN.-We had the pleasure of at
tending tho annual Picnic Of the pupils
Of the Washington Institute, School Dis
trict No. 6S, in COL Clayton's Grove, on
Wednesday afternoon last. The Institute
numbers upon its register some ffty-fve
pupils, male and female, with an average
attendance of fotty-fye. Miss Carrie
Moore, the efficient Principal, enjoys to an
unlimited degree the confidence and esteem
of the Trustees and Patrons of the School,
who speak in the highest terms of her un-
remitting efforts for the advancement of
the pupils under her charge.
A goodly number of the friends and pa
irons of the school assembled to witness
the exercises, and the pupils went through
the parts assigned them, much to the sa-
tisfaction of those present. Where all did
well, it would be invidious to discrim-
mate, but we cannot forbear to mention
with especial commentator, Miss Eliason,
whose personation of the Grandmother
was done to nature, and elected the ad-
miration of all present. The following
is the programme of the exercises:
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rhs Fe.rsA Of suly.

T."
To-day is the national anniversary and
b national holiday. 1t win be observed
in different places, in different ways, more
or Jess rational. according to the tastes and
inclinasions Of those participating in its
obseryances. Here, we have no deep
throated cannon to herald the auspicious
morning; no military, to honor the day
with the pride. pomp and circumstance"
of martial army; no committees of grave
citizens, bearing civic wreaths; nor belt
ed marshals, Fastening on horse to form
their waiting columns no groups Of chill
dren bearing wreaths Of flowers; no ora
tor Of the day; no public table Z" groan-
ing" beneath its weight of tempting Vi
ands; no toasts, no songs, no sentiment.
The day, here, will be devoted to FuN,-
Momus will reign supreme Foot races,
games Of quoits, wheelbarrow rolling by
blindfolded men, and similar pastimes,
will gil up the hours till evening, when
q display of fire works will close the scene.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

THINGS IN KENT County, MD.-Tbe
county commissioners have elected VIM.
Stevens, Esq, of the fifth district, the
county director in the Kent county Rail-
road Company. Mr.. Stevens is one Of
the judges of the Orphans Court.
SALES of REAL EsrATE.-R. Hvnson
Esq, trustee, sold at Crumpton, on Wed,
nesday last, the real estate of the late III
Is: Slaughter, as follows IL. A farm
lying on the main road from Chestertown
to Millington, containing 121 acres to
Jos. Catlin, at $106 per acre. 2. The
Home Farm, ITO acres, to Joel G. Slaupb-
ter, at $13e- per acre 8. A farm on
Chester river. 150 acres, to W. Fl. Har-
rison, at $37 per acre. Various other
lots belonging to the same estate were
sold, the total amount realized being as
oo0.'+ John Q. Slay, Esq. attorney, has
sold at private sale to Rev. VIM. Uric. for
81 400, the tract of land containing tbir-
teen acres, with improvements, belonging
to Mr.. James Shuster, lying on Chester
river, opposite Chestertown.-KentN Neps.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
MARYLAND AND Delaware RAr1no,

MARYLAND AND DELAWARE RAILRoAp
We understand that at a meeting of the
board OF directors ofthe Maryland and Del.
aware Railsoad Company, held in Eastor
last Thursday, arrangements were made by
which the company is to purchase the iron
and ties requisite to complete the road tc
Hillsborough-this material having for
some time been delivered on the line Of the
road-and we are assured if the people Of
Caroline county will promptly come for
ward and raise the balance of the ten thou
sand dollars they have been called upon to
contribute, it will insure the early compile.
ton of the road to Tuckahoe creek.
Twenty-eight miles of the road, from CLAW
ton to Ridgely, have been built and paid
Tor according to contract. A large portion
OF the capital to do this has been furnished
by Talbot county, and Talbot expects to
furnish the cash necessary to build the
road from Tuckahoe creek to Easton. II
IS not asking too much of the people Of
Caroline, therefore, to raise the small
amount OF cash necessary to build the road
from Ridgely to Hillsborough. Ifall will
promptly come forward now, and do their
duty in this matter, we feel confident that
there will be no further delay in the work
-EaSton Star.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
The s.. aGohaels Como, Cbron;o,e.

The St.. Michaels Comet chronicles the
rescuing of negro man by two young la
dies of that vicinity. 1t says: Our read
ers remember the sudden and violent storm
ofSaturday afternoon last Oliver Green
colored man living on the farm of Ben
net Baggs, Esq. was crossing the creek
near Mr.. Baggs, in canoe, when his
boat was struck by the wind, and Green
was precipitated into the water, beyond his
depth. The spectacle was witnessed from
the shore by two ladies--the Misses Sew
mour, daughters of the late Jere Seymour
who, seeing a fellow-creature at the
mercy of the waves, and in imminent dan
ger of drowning. prompted by the noble
instincts of the sex, and forgetting danger
and all else in the desire to save the life of
human being, got into little frail canoe
so frail that man would not have trus-
ted himself in it in such storm-and after
the most heroic exertions reached the
drowning man just as his strength had
failed him and he was about to sink
Green, at this time, was nearly insensible,
and the two ladies found their strength in
adequate to the task of getting him into
their boat, so one of them held on upon
him, keeping his head above water, while
the other rowed the canoe to the.shore. to
which they safely arrived, aand in short
time the semi-drowned negro was restored
to consciousness. -,.e
That two ladies should thus place their
lives in imminent peril to save life. and
succeed in spite of difficulties which would
have appalled, many bolder heart, is wor-
thy of public commendation. That the in
dividual rescued was an obscure colored
man, whose death would scarcely have been
noticed, but adds to the nobleness and
generosity of the act. All the circum-
stances of this case prove that we have
heroines in our midst as brave as were any
Of those whose names, surviving oblivion,
have come down to us through the olden
traditions. 81.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

b. -.-F q a =.
AFFAIRS IN ODESSA. Our attentive cor
respondent at Odessa, sends us the Nllow-
ing :.
A few days ago, while Jas G. Mathews
was attending to the machinery belonging
to his works in his tile yard, mile from
town, his foot was caught between two
irons, and the entire sole was torn from
his boot. No damage was done to his
foot other than bruise. We congratulate
Mr. Mathews on his narrow escape.
STRAwBERRIEs.-On acres of land,
planted in strawberries, and owned by Geo.
Naudain, there were gathered {, 900 quarts;
on acres belonging to F. Stevens, were
gathered 10000 quarts; on II acres
owned by Mr.. Lord, were gathered 1000
quarts; on 1 / acres, owned by Polk &
Hyatt, were gathered 5000 quarts. Max
ing total of %, 900 quarts, on 81 acres,
and an average of 1884 quarts per acre.
The new Sage owned by Mr.. Chance,
and on the line between Odessa and Mid
dletown, made its appearance in our streets
ON Wednesday morning, 1t is certainly a
nice turn out" and will add greatly to
the comfort of the citizens and strangers
desiring to travel by this mode between the
above named towns
The school taught by Miss Williams,
known as Lords school, closed yesterday,
and will remain closed till September
Our fellow-ctizen, Chas. Beasten, ESQ
started yesterday for New York, to attend
the Democratic National Convention, to
meet to-day. We wish him, as well as all
the Delaware Delegation pleasant trip
Our streets have become very dusty on
account fthe great number of teams draw
ing stone for the erection of the New Hall
at Middletown.
Mr.. Charles 7, Stratton, of Middletown,
will open stock of dry goods, grocer
les, &c. next week, in the Store House,
recently occupied by Mr.. c. Bratton. Mr.
5. intends also to keep full supply of
Coal, in connection with his store.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
Delaware Ana,rs.


NEw RAILRoAD PRoJEor.-A meetins
Of parties in favor of building railroad
from Delaware City to Parkersburg. Pa.
was held at Newark, Del. on Saturday
A committee appointed at previous meet
ing reported that the amount necessary
for the organization of the company $3.50
OOO) had been subscribed, and that the
books for general subscription would soon
be opened. This road is to be put in op-
GRAFTON under what is known as the old
charter for the Delaware City road, which
was obtained from the Legislature Of Del
aware several years ago, and was revived
recently through commissioners appointed
by the Governor. The charter authorizes
the road to run from Delaware City to
any point on the Pennsylvania or Mary
land line, and exempts the stock from tax
alton until the net receipts amount to II
per cent Of the capital -Dcl. GaSette.
The Democrats of Clayton raised a pole
forty-fve feet in length on Saturday night,
in front of the produce store of Mr.. George
W. Whitlock. They are making prepara-
ton to celebrate the approaching Fourth
of July in an appropriate manner. A
large stand is to be erected, band of mu-
sic is to be present, and eminent speakers
will address the meeting; the whole to
conclude with magnificent display of fire.
works in the evening.
Coon STRAwBERRY Y1ELp.-We are In
formed that Mr.. Joseph c.. Griffith & Co.
of this town, after deducting all expenses
for crates, boxes, picking, shipping, &c.
have realized from one-fourth acre of
ground 946 boxes or quarts of strawber-
ries, leaving net profit of S102.O2.
The berries were mostly disposed of here
in town.-Snsyrsaa Times.
A BIC PoTAro PATcn.-Mr. Cow, on
the Gen. Van Worst farm, near Milford
has sixteen and half acres of nicely
growing round potatoes. 1t required one
hundred and sixty-five bushels of seed
potatoes to plant the patch, and from
present appearances the yield will be
about two thousand bushels. Mu-
tual Friend.
DEMOCRATIC JUBILEE.-There will be a
Democratic pole raising at Red Lion on
the Fourth Of July. After the pole is
raised there will be a game of base ball
played by the club Of the place, and other
clubs are invited to be present. In the
evening there will be an extensive display
of fire works on exhibition.
HAIL SToRM.--The Sussex journal saws:
A severe hail storm passed over that coun-
ty on Wednesday. In Indian River Hun
dred great damage was done to the corn
and wheat. The wind blew down trees
and in some sections was very destructive
to crops.
The Conservative Soldiers and Sailors of
this State, held meeting at the Democrat
ic headquarters, in Wilmington, on Satur-
day evening last. We learn that they ap-
pointed delegation Of fifty to represent
Delaware in the New York Convention of
Soldiers and Sailors. ....,.
A new postofice is established at Mount
Pleasant. New Castle county, Delaware.
and H. Vandegrift appointed postmaster.
Office is between Kirkwood and Middle
Oo"n' .r .F t....a. ...l.f. .s.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

A handsome new stage sufficient to &C.
commodate six passengers, has been placed
on the route between Middletown and
Odessa, by Mr.. VIM. IT, Chance, who
now has the mail contract between these
points. Passengers will find it pleasant
to sit behind pair of fine horses, in a
neat and commodious stage, and we have
no doubt that Mr.. Chance will find it
profitable. The community are ever ready
to respond to every effort for their comfort
and enjoyment. The fare too, is so low
only 30 cents, that passengers will perfer
to use the stage instead of their own con-
veyances, when they want to reach the
cars at Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
On Wednesday, before the -bonr for the

On Wednesday, before the hour for the
assembling of the Louisiana Legislature,
two companies of United States infantry
and body Of police occupied the sidewalks
in front Of the Mechanics Institute, New
Orleans, and appearances indicated that
trouble was expected. Two of Gen. Bu-
chanan's staff were present when the SEN
ate was called to order. The committee
to which General Buchanan's order was
referred submitted report in which, "in
due respect to the Commanding General, /"
etc. it was recommended that the test oath
be discontinued, and members be allowed
to qualify in accordance with the Constitu
ton Of that State. The report was adopt
ed. 1t is stated that the application for
the presence Of the military was mado by
the Democratic Senators elect,
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

California is likely to become the great
est 6, raisin producing country in the world.
The best grape for this purpose is one Of
the Malaga varieties. The process is to
break the stems of the principle punches
and thus prevent the flow Of sap. The
fruit then shrinks in the sun, the watery
portion is dried, and the sugar concentra-
ton increased in proportion, Last wear
one farm yielded twenty-five thousand
pounds, and single Isabella vine bore
twenty-five hundred lunches.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

!, We understand that Sax-horn Band
is practicing here, in order to take part in
the ceremony of laying the corner stone Of
the Town Hall. There was fine Brass
Band here, few years ago, and the ma
terial is still here; all that is requisite is
reorganization and a little practice. We
understand that the Board of Directors
have determined that the corner stone
shall be laid with Masonic honors, and
that Union Lodge No. 5 of this town,
have been invited to conduct the cere-
monies,
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

MIDDLETowN VERSUS ODEssA.-Another
trotting match came off over the Warwick
course, ON Wednesday, between Mr.. Thos.
Cochrans' bay horse, and Mr.. R. G.
Hayes horse, of Odessa. These are con-
sldered the two fastest horses in this vicin-
ity. Mr.. Cochran's horse was again vic
tor, time not stated.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

Thomas Pearce, lad between thirteen
and fourteen years of age, residing with
Mr.. Charles Anderson, of this town, and
attending the Public School, absented him
self from school on Wednesday, since
which time he has not been heard from
Any information of him will be thankfully
received by Mr.. Anderson.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

On Wednesday, the first day of July,
we commenced to sell our ENTIRE LINE
of Foreign and Domestic Summer Goods.
at GREAT reduction in price. We do not
write this article for mere talk, but mean
all we say. Having but one price, we are
obliged to MARK DOWN, so that ALL in the
store may know JUST HOW to sell. Those
still in want of Dress Goods would do
well by calling. w. NJ. KENNARD, 3O6
Market St. Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
sherin. of Now Castle county.

We copy from the Delaaoare RepuUi-
can, list Of the names of the Sheriffs
Of New Castle County, from the year
l7O3, up to the present time. 1t. will be
observed that in the early times, under
the Colonial Government, their terms of
office varied from one to fifteen years.
The presumption is that they were appoin-
ted by the Governor, and subject to re-
moyal at any time. II
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

The Provision Store of Mr.. VIM. l..
Chalk is great convenience to the people
of Middletown. Flour, meal, feed, and
every kind of edible, nearly, may be had
there, in season. Fresh meat, dried beef,
beef tongue, bologna sausage, butter, lard
fruits and vegetables of all kinds, in store
and awaiting purchasers. The opening of
this store supplied a need which was great
ly felt by our citizens.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

We call the attention of the honorable
the Board of Commissioners of Middle
town, to the sanitary condition of the
town. The hot weather is upon us, and
every street, lane, gutter, backyard, hog
pen, stable, or slaughter-house, ought to
be kept thoroughly clean. Noxious weeds,
piles of dirt or rubbish, and everything
calculated to cast unwholesome exhala-
tions upon the atmosphere, ought to be
carefully removed. Lime ought to be
freely used in all places calculated to taint
the atmosphere and engender sickness
The physician can tell you how slight a
cause will sometimes create sickness. Va
cant lots, or unfrequented streets, covered
with luxuriant growth of burdock, dog
fennel, jimson-weed, or other offensive
weeds, ought to be moved closely and the
filth removed. Every good citizen ought
to see to his own premises, but where he
neglects to do SO, it is due to the public
health and general welfare, that the au-
thorities should have it done for him, tax
ing him with the expense. If these and
other timely precautions are taken, much
sickness may be prevented.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

A LARGE INoREAsE.-We were shown,
on Wednesday, parcel of wheat consisting g
OF 70 heads, the product of one grain, ta-
ken from the field of Mr.. John r. Gill,
living on the farm of VIM. r. Cochran,
Esq in Kent county, Md. which yielded,
according to count, 1000 for one. Can
any of our enterprising farmers beat this.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

A letter from Odessa to the Delaware
Gazette, says:-Last year we shipped from
Thomas Landing, on Appoquinimink elk
about $50, 900 baskets of peaches, where
as this year do not suppose there viii
be 5000 baskets.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

Bowers Complete Manure has favorable
mention from all the farmers who have
used it in this section of Delaware. With
out single exception, SO far as we have
heard, it has been used with the best re-
suits, and has given the fullest satisfaction.
1t may be had of John A. Reynolds &
Sons.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

carry such vote at the outset. The
question as to who will be nominated is in
volved in doubt, and win probably not be
solved before Tuesday. Let us wait pa
tiently, bucyant with hope, and resolved
on victory, let who win be our chosen
leaders.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

Harvest commenced on the 1st instant,
in a few fields, ripper than the rest but
the general harvest will not begin before
Monday, the 9th. The crop, in this sec
.tlon, is good one, though some slight
damage may have been sustained from the
rust
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

A company of strolling gypsies went
through here on Monday, going towards
the upper part of the State. These people
subsist through the folly of those among
whom they sojourn, by telling fortunes,
and the practice of other small craft.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

In Baltimore, on Sunday morning last,
Miss Caroline r. Sturgeon, aged % years,
daughter of Capt. Edward G. Sturgeon,
formerly Of Cecil county, was burnt to
death by her clothes taking FIRE from a
cook stove s.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

HoT WEATHER.-On Wednesday the
thermometer registered 900 in the Shade
and on Thursday, 92o. Yesterday IL went
two degrees higher, registering 94o.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

The funds of the Middletown Build
ing and loan Association, sold at the
last monthly meeting, on Thursday eve
nlng last, at BOZ per cent premium.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

The ladies' festival at Cecilton, recently.
netted Soo2, the proceeds to be applied
to the erection of new parsonage,
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

A black man now presides over the
louisiana State Senate, by virtue of his
othce as Lieutenant Governor of the State
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04

The Reconstruction Committee have au-
tnorlled Mr.. Stevens to report his bill for
dividing Texas into three States.
Middletown transcript., 1868-07-04
PROGRAMME.

PROGRAMME.
SSalutatory, Frank Biggs.
Song-"bird OF Beauty" Seniors.
Dialogue, F. Denny. ]. Clayton.
sung happy Land, Juniors.
9enny's L, learning, Jenney Biggs.
song lrundle BED" Seniors.
About Study, NJ. Naudain. e. Eliason.
oo nong-.lV We no Mother now &c" Seniors.
IN Ihe Little Graves; Mary Clayton.
Song" Always Happy" Juniors.
The Reindeer and the Rabbit, L. Ellison.
F. Eliason.
Song-"The Chase" School.
Are you Polite? Louise Naudain
Song-"Where the Warbling Waters &c. Seniors.
What Ails the Boy? ]. Biggs, A. Bigrs.
Song In Motion. little Ones
Nowadays Mary Clayton.
Exaggeration, J. GRAY. L, CLAYTON
Song-"Let the Smiles &c,' Seniors
Who stole the Birds Nest, Fannie Eliason.
Song-"S "Snow-clad Hills" Mary Clavton
The Old Fashioned Teacher-Teacher. f. Denny
Patrick-Joshua Clayton.
Spelling Glass, Harvey Davis George Denny,
Frank Biggs
GEOGRAPHY Glass. Joseph Denny, John Naudafin,
Thomas, CLARK. .
1ong-'Ien Little indians, F" Junior Boys.
Writing Composition, N. Eliason, s. Ellison,
C., ". Ahoooh1 IlillsOH. .
song Mnsical Alphabet" Addie Denny.
Facauon, John Biggs.
After the exercises ended, the pupils
were conducted to a Widespread table, and
partook of ice-cream, pound-cake, SPONGE
cake, nuts, almonds, candies, and other
CONNECTIONS, which was not the least enjoy-
able part OF the proceedings of the day.
Then the adults and visitors partook of
the generous hospitality of the school, and
were served bountifully with all the deli
cacies which had been provided in such
abundance. Then came " Copenhagen,
jumping the rope, and other pastimes,
which brought to the recollection of some
of the seniors present, the old song of 81
wish were boy again" The day pas
sed off pleasantly, and without any occur
renee to mar the general enjoyment.