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Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
local AFFAIRS.

The PEACH CRop.-Such contradictory
statements have been made public in ref
erence to the next peach crop, that the
public are likely to be misled in reference
to the yield. The crop has been greatly
damaged by recent frosts. In this neigh
borhood IL win not be one-fourth of an
average crop. Here and there an orchard,
fayorably situated. will bear we'll; bst In
a majority Of cases the buds have all per-
ished except few on the topmost boughs.
In Sassafras Neck, we have been assured
by tweintelligent gentlemen from diferen,
parts Of that fine pcach-growing region,
there will not be two hundred baskets.
A gentleman from Bridgeville informs
us that the crop is much damaged there.
In Kent county Md. the News says:-
We learn from reliable sources that recen
frosts have seriously injured the peach croI
in this county. Many orchards that prom
ised fine yield have been SO badly dam
aged that but few buds are left upon tn,
trees.-Kent Ne,os. .t
In Qneen Annes county, the Observet
says We learn from large peach grower
that the cold wet weather of the pas
week has very materially injured the peacl
crop. The buds have become withere,
and many of them dead.
4 In Kent county, Del. the Dela,oarea'
says Our information about the peacl
crop in this vicinity now is that it will b
failure, the continued wet weather an
late frosts have caused the trees to she
the fruit.
i In Somerset county, Md. the Herat
says s,-There will not be more than half
crop of peaches, owing to the late frost
of last month.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

AN UNLUcKY DIVORCE M.
Grant, of Bridgeport, recently obtained a
divorce from his wife Julia, and the fact
was announced in the Bridgeport Farmer.
The next day Mrs. Grant informed the pub
lie through the columns of the same paper
that the notice was the first she had heard
of the matter. Last week Mrs. Grant re-
ceived information from England that de-
ceased relative had left her between $780,.
600 and 500, 900 and MI. Grant is said to
be somewhat disgusted at the turn which
affairs have taken. and is fruitlessly lament.
ing that divorce. Mrs. Grant will be rec
objected by our citizens as a resident o
Hartford for considerable period, and al
especially distinguished for her equestrian
ship, she having been awarded premium
at several State fairs.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

"OYFIcIAL HrsToRY OF THE LATE CIVIL
WAR" ny Hon ALEX. H. STEPHENS.
publish, in this mornings issue, the an
nouncement of Stephens History Of the
late Civil War, "its causes, character, con-
duct, and results, book for all sections
and all parties" No gentleman's library
ought to be without it. The name of Mr..
Stephens is a sufficient warranty of its
ability and fidelity. It will take the place
Of all other histories which have been is
sued from the press, too many of which
are little better than mere -catch-penny
trash, thrown upon the market only to sell.
Mr.. John A. LOBBY, 637 Pine Street,
Philadelphia, is agent for the work, and
proposes to wait upon our citizens after
Tuesday next, for the purpose Of canvass
ing for the work.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
MOUNTAINEERING.

FARMERS and others, having wool to manu-
y tacture, will find it their interest to call at
HERssTEAD FACTORY on Mill Greek, where special
attention will be paid 10 manufacturing Clethsr
0assimeres, Kerseys,, Blankets, Stocking Yarn,
&c. and. with skilled workmen, and increased
facilities, guaarantee is given, that the work
will be done in proper hapner, and.at reason
able prices. Full market price paid In cash for
of Superior Goods, Yarn &C. ut very low prices
Orders left at g. Worrelrs store, 40 Market St.
wilmington, will be promptly attended TO. Wool
sent by rail, and directed 70 me and directions
BY mall withi careful description o. goods wanted,
will be carefully attended TO.
II ,'sSnsdG'a' 80 THOMAS iW0RRELL.'
800 Tatnall st. Wilmington, bel.
May 23-lmoi tE2If.B
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The National Industrial Advocate, is
the title of q new and handsome hebdoma-
dal just issued at Washington City, in the
interests Of the working classes, by II. r.
Austin, Esq. at $3.50 per annum. The
Advocates ample pages are well stored
with appropriate. matter, and its editor
seems TO WELD well-practiced pen. II
win doubtless meet a liberal encourage.
ment at the hands Of the industrial CLASSES
Of the country. who need an able central
ergaa to watch ever their interests.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The Town HALL.-We learn the Di-
rectors of the Town Hall, through the
various Committees are making active
preparations for pushing the work forward.
The contract for Brick has been awarded
to Messrs. Lewis & Son, of Wilmington,
Del. Other contracts for material will be
awarded at an early day. Mr.. David
Maxwell, has been appointed Superinten-
dent of the work. The plans submitted
by Mr.. Samuel Sloan, of Philadelphia,
have been approved by the Board and they
will soon have most beautiful, commo.
dious and attractive Hall, something long
needed, and an edifce which we doubt moi
will reflect great credit upon the Stock.
holders and all connected with It's build.
ing. =" ''
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

AN IMMENSE BUSINESS. The Gazette
learns that the firm with which Major
BENZ. T. Biggs is connected do the most
extensive nursery business in the United
States. They have four extensive nur-
series and have sold nearly one million
peach trees alone this year. They have
one nursery in New Jersey, two in Mary
land, and one in Delaware. Tho Major
owns about 14O0 acres in Delaware and
Maryland. "a .sj, ..r.... f. ,....,...I
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The Delaware Gazette, of yesterday,
says :--'''..An intelligent Republican Office
holder told US on Tuesday that New Castle
county would be carried by five hundred
majority against the negro suffrage plat
form" %
!, We learn that prominent and inAuen-
tial Republican Of St. Georges Hundred
recently publicly denounced it in this town
His example will be followed by others.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

r STRAWBERRY FEsTIvAL.-The ladies Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, of this
town. contemplate holding a Strawberry
Festival, for the benefit Of the Church, in
the fine large Show Room of the Messrs
Cox, Of which due notice will be given
The ladies' are looking forward to the oc'
casion as one which will afford them no
only much social enjoyment, but theil
Church abundant pecuniary aid.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Curious INCIDENT. In the Fourth Dis
trict of this county two COWS, one buffa-
10, the property both of Mr.. Anderson, be-
came engaged in fight, when the bufalo's
head got wedged in between the horns Of
the other cow, and remained 50 several
days before it was discovered. They were
thus formed together for eight days and
were only released by one of the horns Of
the COW being sawed off. They were SO
much reduced that they could hardly stand.
annapolis Democrat. F.. f ~ T.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

A MILLIONAIRE IN THE PENIrENrIkRY.
Mr.. John Develin, Brooklyn member
of the whiskey ring, has been sent to the
Albany Penitentiary for defrauding the
Government out of various sums of money,
amounting to upwards of $500, 900. He
is the richest man in that institution, being
worth $2,O00,00O. Last year he in
dulged in woodcock and cushiohed arm
chairs; this year he will devote TO shoe
making and corn-meal, made toothsome by
"long sweetening"-New Orleans molas-
ses. Great efforts were made by his friends
to save him, but without avail. ., .m
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

AN ETHIOPIAN CHANGING HIS SKIN.-
Mr.. John Pratt, who resides on the farm
of Mr.. Samuel NJ. Reynolds, of this town,
near BlackistOn's Cross Roads, Kent coun-
ty, Md. has negro man in his employ,
whose skin, from his neck to his waist is
turning white. The process has been 60
ing on about three years. He is said to
present very strange appearance.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

NARRow ESCAPE FROM IRE.-One Of
the ladies in the family of Mr.. J. B. Fen
more, of this town, having occasion to 60
into the closet in the second story with a
lighted candle, on Wednesday morning,
accidentally set FIRE to some clothing which
was hanging up in the closet at the time.
The clothing was consumed, but the fire
was extinguished by the active exertions
Of the inmates, assisted BY one or two
neighbors. without communicating to the
building. & 7ai III t5l .'.
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I Owing TO the prevalence Of wet weather
many farmers have not yet finished plan
ting corn: Some have not finished break
ing their ground. A letter to the edito,
of this paper from the lower part of Tai.
bot county. Md. dated the 10th of May
ys:-" Farmers are very much behind
in planting corn; some have planted, bu
/ suppose half of the corn ground in oul
neighborhood { Royal Oak } is not ye
broken. The wheat prospect is tolerabl,
good"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The enterprising firm of Messrs, j. B.
Fenimore & Co. are erecting Steam Saw
and Planning Mill, corner Of Scott and
Lake Streets. They have received their
Engine and Boiler, and have erected their
Mill building. They expect also to add
to it Sash and Door factory, and will soon
be prepared to execute orders for all work
in their line. r,5 54. aT.t sm
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The following fling at a country editor,
is well offset by what follows. "A country
editor thinks Columbus is not entitled to
much credit for discovering America, as it
is SO large he could not well have missed it.
A metropolitan editor gravely and tri-
umphantly announced the other day, that
the people" of this country had been
numbered, and that they were "ln the
majority" " p
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

AT a meeting Of the board of Directort
Of the Kent County Rail Road. held at
Chestertown, on Monday last, Thomas w
Eliason, Esq. Of Chcstertown, was elected
President. The board will meet again on
Monday next, and the meeting viii be an
important one in view Of expected action
IN reference to the upper terminus.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

The cold, rainy, backward season, is the
subject of general remark: Rain, snow
and hail comaningled, descended upon us
one night last ,week.lI This week has been
wet and cold, 6res and overcosts being
Indispensable, X @ fsTf ~.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Travel from Wilmington to Philadel-
phia is cheap now-by rail, 40 cents the
round trip, single tickets rs cents. By
steamer, single tickets 10 cents, excursion
tickets Is cents. The shop-keepcrs in
Wilmington. have to sell low, now, to keep
trade at home. They have the advantage
Of Philadelphia in rents, il nothing more.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

A CHANCE FOR CAPIrALIsrs. fine
estate of the late Gov. Veazey, situated in
Sassafras Neck, Cecil county, Md. will be
sold at public sale, in Elkton on the 4th
Of June, by James Black Groome, ESQ.
This is desirable property, and located in
the finest district in Cecil county.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

George Nebeker publicly retracts the
charge Of forgery. made against Sheriff
VIM. Herbert, some time since, and ex-
presses his regret for the same.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
MARRIED..

On the 30 ult. by Rev. r. B. Frampton, Mr.
Bennett jackson to Miss Lizzie FrainptOn, both
of Talbot county, Md.
In Philadelphia, on the l4th mss by Rev. j.
w. Claxton, Mr.. Jesse Chandler, of Wilmington,
and Miss Virginia Point of New Costte.
In Baltimore, on the 18th inst. by Rev. Mr..
Norris, Mr.. Harry H. Harbert and Miss Millie j.
Nicholson, both of this county. .FS
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Senator Henderson, of Missouri, is about
to marry Miss Mary Foote, belleof Sara
toga.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Wade Hampton will make the COM
mencement address to the literary societies
of General Lees college.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Prof Sweet has just completed, in
Providence, his task Of walking one hun
dred miles within twenty y-four hours.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
PURE COoL. SPRING
yatp .u IA ~ ,oH,i-slzs siH
&c L Ad' 5s,mo7T

WILL be served TO the Citizens Of Middle
w town, on and after Monday, May 25th, at
the following rates -Tp RagplaE eastmpqs,A loo
lbs, and over, 80 cents per Hd,s2Al lbs, RHd0dO0,
] cent per lb. under rs lbs, u cents PerIlb.
Casual customers will be charged eEtnauTe4
May 23-2w 80 CHARLES ADAMS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

Droves Of Cattle still continue to pass
upwsrd to be fattened upon the fns gra-
zing grounds Of the Delaware Marshes.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
The Feeiing Of Rsflecting MEN.

The New York Times, (Rep.) in refer
ring to the late vote of the Senate upon the
impeachment, says that the general feel
ing Of rejecting men is, that the country
has had narrow escape from an impending
danger. 1t adds
When the heat Of party passion has
passed away, sober and rejecting men will
wonder how they conld have been betrayed
into such violation of common sense and
common decency. The Senators who will
have to justify themselves, to their own
consciences and at the bar of pubic opinion,
viii be those who voted for conviction on
this preposterous charge-not those who
voted against it. And every man who has
any appreciation of what it is that consti.
tutes the honor and security of the nation
will rejoice that the country was saved the
scandal and reproach of deposing Presi.
dent under 80 shallow and barefaced pre-.
text as this. We have escaped this blacl
and lasting stain ON our national reputation
and it is one of the narrowest escapes any
nation has ever made from one of the
greatest dangers which any nation has eve,
encountered" .,.,..... .....
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23
THE DIAMOND STATE
Thresher and Cleaner

THE DIAMOND STATE
Thresher and Cleaner.
XX7E call the attention of Farmers to our i'm
wv proved Diamond State Thresher and Olea-
ner, with double acting Separator. The practi-
cal operation of these machines is such as will
warrant us in advising those wanting Threshers
and Cleaners to examine ours before purchasing
elsewhere We manufacture three sizes, No. j.
36 inch cylinder, No. 2, 80 inch cylinder, No.
3, 26 inch cylinder. They are of the best ma
terials and workmanship and
Warranted to Suit Purchasers.
Large or small powers can be used to drive them
as desired. Galvanized sheet iron is used for
Selves and Shaker bottoms, they are unequaled
in strength; durability and ease of running,
doing their work rapidly and in the best manner.
The machine Is a model Of simplicity in It's con-
struction and operation, and the price of 1t much
below Others in the market The double shaker
separates all the grain from the straw, none is
wasted, and the crimped sieVes and the peculiar
motion Of the fan shoe makes it a cleaner unsur-
passed. The shoe can be detached from the sep
arator and used as Thresher and Separator
alone. Two and three Horse Endless Cham Rail-
way Powers with steel bearings-Pelton and
other Lever Powers, and SO send for a circular
CASHO l. Co. Newark, Del,
- Address-Joel Ptsey, Gensfal AGt,
May 23-3m ..s Newark, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-23

render him powerless hereafter. La Lib
critic Radical opposition) says simply that
the verdict shows that liberty is the best
guarantee Of justice.
The Constitstiomalist (semi-official I'm
perialist) regards the vote as fatal to the
Radical party.
The Epoque Opposed to impeachment
from the beginning) blames the Republi-
cans for attempting TO remove the Execu-
tive on grounds 20 trivial. and says that q
great political party could not more clum-
silly have lost Its prestige.
The Presse (Austre-C -Catholic) ventures
no decided opinion, but confines itself "a
admiration Of the republican institution,
which permit the Chief Magistrate of forty
millions Of people to be brought to tria
without bloodshed or national disquiet.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01
The cloven Heel Cropped out ia the
South.


The Southern negro. conventions are be-
ginning to exhibit the croppings out OF the
eleven heel ia an unmislakabie manner. Ia
the words Of q local paper the devil with
all his horns and hoofs, is beginning to
show himself In earpcst g the Georgia
Convention the white man ls considered OF
no account IN framing the new CONSTITUTION
he is dislranchised without resource, IN
many instances, while the negro is elevated
TO every prerogatiVe hitherto enjoyed by the
whites The radical negros aim IS not only
at political equality, but at social equality
with the whites This was eyinced IN TIC
tumultuous dismissal from the Convention
of g Drorcsition the other day o prevent the
Intermediates Of whites and blacks, and to
Danish to I4iberia any magistrate or clergy
man who should be found guilty Of uniting
such persons in marriage. In the lndIand-
ton Of the majority 1t was proposed to ban
ish the preposer himself to Liberia without
delav The Georgia negroes demand equal
rights to public conyeyances, hotels, etc,
with the whites, as Ia Louisiana. In the
South Carolina Convention a large majority
Of the officers are blacks, and a black con
stitution Will no doubt be born Of the body
Ia the North Carolina Convention the blacks
are SO jealous Of their position as the equals
Of the whites that reporters are excluded
who shah dare to make any distinction Of
This, however, Is not the sentiment Of all
the black delegates, for one Of them insisted
on the color being reported, alleging that if
his white brother was ashamed Of his color
he the black was not Of his" In Virginia
proposition to assist the emigration Of the
blacks Of the State to the Western country,
where they can live IN the enjoyment Of
their freedom unmolested, was secuted at
| The negroes mean to be at the head Of affairs
/ In Virginia, as IN all the other prescribed
States The latest dodge is that they must
/ have their share Of the members of Con
| gress; but they may he willing to compro-
mise if their white allies win furnish each
/ black aspirant with an equivalent for two
! years Congressional seryiee-sixteen thou
| sand dollars
Thus are the radical revolutionists going
on from bad to worse-from anarchy in
Washington and negro supremacy in the
South to open and corrupt bargains for pc
litical plumber. In all these groupings out
Of the cloven heel we see the tendency o.
the times-that the radicals mean to secure
perpetuation of political power by all the
influences at their command. or that theJ
intend to leave the government in a condi
ton Of ineztricable confusion, riot anC
chaos.-Neig York Herald
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01
Renovating OId Fruit Zee.

The American Fruit Culturist states that
when old trees become feeble, there is no
better way of imparting to Il EN- vigor than
by manuring. Instead of adopting the more
common practice of digging a circular
trench around them and filing this with
manure, the operation may be performed in
more perfect and efficient manner by
digging narrow radiating trenches from
within few feet Of the trunk, directly from
it-this viii prevent cutting many of the
roots. These may tten be filed with a
compost. made Of turf, stable manure, ashes
and perhaps little bone manure-the turf
to be the chief constituent, say one-half or
two-thirds-apd the ashes say one-thirtietb.
The bone manure is not essential, as its
constituent parts ere in common manure in
small quantities. If this is done in autumn,
the roots viii be prepared to penetrate it
early in spring, and if the tree is not past
recovery, it may make a new growth. The
roots probably reach as far each way as the
height OF the tree, and the trenches should
extend about the same distances They need
not be cut very near the tree, as the roots
are all large there, and would be more likely
to be injured and would be little benefited
The trenches should be only the width of a
spade, and be from two to four feet apart
Old apple orchards always grow and bear
best when kept under cultivation. If the
soil is, however, naturally or artifcially
fertile, they succeed well in grass continually
grazed short by sheep and swine These
animals are useful in deyouring the insects
of the fallen fruit, and assist in manuring
the surface. An annual autumn application
of yard or stable manure, with small per-
ton Of ashes-or, in the absence of ashes,
ime-will commonly be useful. If the
orchard is only top-dressed, the application
in autumn is Of great Importance, that the
soil may be soaked in winter or spring. II
plowed in it should be done in spring, after
the manure has remained all winter on the
surface.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01

Axes, Hammers, Hatchets, Files, Rasps,
Chiseis and Gauges,
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes,
Augurs, Saws, and Drawingknives,
Iron and Steel Squares,
Trace, Wagon, and Coil Chains,
Dog, Halter and Jack Chains,
Planters, Garden, Cane, and Grub Hoes,
Butt, Strap, Window Blind, and other
Frying Pans, Corn, Coffee, and Paint
Mills,
Patent Balances and Steelyards,
Razors and Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, sho7els and
Spades.
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01
- Qrand - 81 the Repu5lic.-The

The Grand Army Of the Republic-The
New York Express thus refers to the char
aetsr and material of this organization:
The Grand Army Of The Republic" So
called, is but q revival of the old Wide
Awake clubs; persons who, it will be re-
membered, helped to get up the late civil
wa, but who prudently resolved themselves
into the noble army of home guards, when
the lighting commenced. The real soldiers
Of tie var, the fellows who did the rough
work-have nothing to do with the organi-
cation, which is merely q machine in the
hands of the Loyal Leaguers, to obtain or
keen Office.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01

Sad Casualty We regret to learn that
on Wednesday morning last, while Hon Of
MIR. John AcCool s, Of this county, was
helping TO carry a large pole in building
los house upon his fathers place, he slipped
down m endeavoring 20 shuu mad hole on
Ills path and the pole striking bis leit temple,
fractured his skull. producing death that
evening lie was worthy young man, and
leaves a large circle OF relatives and friends
to mourn his untimely death.5- Aosciusko,
Mss Chronicle, l4kh.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01
RL.aCKs.mETHs, R.ECEs.
Circular and Other Saws,

Screw Wrenches and Tackle Blocks,
Pumps and Fixtures, Grind Stones and
Gearings,
Pad, Door and other Locks,
Hollow Ware, Casgines,
Stock and Wash Kettles,
Blacksmitbs' AnTils, Vices, Bellows, etc.
Stocks and Dies, Railroad MaHls,
Picks and Barrows Iron, Cast, Blister and
German Steel,
Tin Plate and aetals,
French Window Glass
Guns, Percussion Caps and Shot
Fishing Hooks and Lines.
Piows and Cotton Scrapers
CultiTators and Harrows,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and facking
Reapcr's Powers, and Saw Nils,
rIsalslssl EstsaIiainleat.
Agents for 1Iarvin's--fssnsrly stsaEns Z Mar
Via'ss-sasss
As.aH si5 81 aeHss ceseso - Sc ssansa.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01

lowed shawl pin. aud had to have bis wind
Pine cut open to get it out Smart bog.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01

Mr.. Glars PRoPHEor-In 1874 when
Henry Clay was leading the Wings, he put
forth the following prophecy:
The agitation of slavery in the free States
will
1st Destroy all harmony
ID Lead to division.
Sd To poverty
18th. To war
9th. TO the determination Of the black
race
9th To ultimate despotism.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1868-02-01
Farming Imp1ernents
Iron, Nails,
Wrought Iron Safes.

We have been engaged in the Hardware business in Mem
Phs Tor twenty and have now the pleasure Of in
forming old and the public generally that
we receiving very extensive stock CT Hardware,
kept and enabled to offer
great Country Merchants. Planters aud 9th
who may wanting anything in line. OursOek
part Of shg following