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Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
Tn. impeachment Trial.

With the conclusion of the speech Of Mr..
Bingham, on Wednesday. and after ses-
sion Of twenty days, the impeachment
case is submitted to the Senate for decis-
ion. We have had no reason to change
our opinion, expressed at the beginning,
that the President would be convicted and
deposed; but a contrary opinion begins to
be expressed BY certain parties at the Cap
itol. The Washington Express, of We'd
nesday evening, says: a3
!" 1t is generally conceded, even. by
strenuous advocates of the measure, that
impeachment is failure. AT no time
since the impeachment trial began has
their been SO much depression and uncer-
tainty among its advocates, and so much
Y hopefulness and security among opponents,
ss now, when the case is about closed.
This but confirms the opinion to which we
have all along adhered, that Mr.. johnson
would be undisturbed in his functions as
Chief Magistrate.
"Data," the well-informed Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun, also
says:
d " There is more excitement about i'm
peachment tonight, "wednesday, } thar
has been manifested since the commence
. ment of the trial. Rumors of the mos
extravagant character abound. What thi
Senator has done; what that one has said
what others propose to do, as to one o.
more of the articles of impeachment, ar
the topics of discussion in secret conclaves
and openly in the hotels and upon tn
streets. There is much talk of bets an
banters for wagers as to the verdict, bn
their does not appear to be great amour
of money put up. The impression anon
the best informed, generally, is that tn
President viii be acquitted. The radical
q have an immense lobby in attendance t
urge conviction, many of whom gai
Z admittance upon. the floor of the Senate
= Among those upon the floor to-day wer
Theodore Tilton and George Wilks-th
8 latter being seated in Senator's chail
1t is not expected that verdict will
rendered until next week.
p The Court assembled on Thursda
morning, as usual, and finally adjourne
to Monday. The vote will be taken @
Tuesday or Wednesday, it is said.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
For the Mddletopn Transcript
Tableaux Vivants

Mr.. EDIToR.-The Tableaux continue
to be the great subject of interest. The
rainy weather has interfered, to some ex-
tent with them, and it has been decided to
have another exhibition on Saturday, May
9th. Be good enough to give the infor-
nation to your readers, that they may
avail themselves of this-iast opportunity Of
Witnessing the splendid scenes which have
excited so much admiration.
Artemus Wards Wax Figures will be
presented again with, if possible, increased
power and comic effect. Minnehaha in
Hiawatha's Wooing is unrivalled in beauty
and splendor. Hiawatha must need ex-
ercise great self-control, if he does not
wish that this scene were transported from
the domain of fiction to that of reality.
Jennie Dean in her simplicity and sweet
ness captivates all hearts, The Knight
ing of Sir Walter Raleigh is a magnificent
scene. Sir Walter wears his dignity with
the air BETTING a courtier. Queen Bess
brings to mind the days we read of Dido
in Virgil. Regina sedet.
Time fails US to enumcratc all the at
fractions of the various scenes. Let ever,
one who has taste for beauty and splen
dor judge for himself by coming to tn,
Hall SO we'll arranged through the kind
ness and generosity of the Messrs. Cox
The costumes have surpassed the expec
tations of the most sanguine. We hav
only time to say in conclusion that tn
music is all that could be desired, and tha
the refreshments are of such characte
as to do the heart of bon vivant good.
Yours in haste,
.-.... GAMMA.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

DEATH OF Dir. WATERs.-Rev. Francis
Waters, ID. d. died at his residence in Bal
timore on the 23d ult, in the seventy -sev-
enth year of his age. DR.. Waters, for
merly President of Washington College
Chcstcrtown, was highly respected cler
gyman Of the Methodist Protestant Church
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

Rev. Jno. Inskip, chairman of the COM
mittee to find a suitable place for holding
the second National Camp Meeting, in the
interests of the doctrine of sancti6cation,
the first of which was held at Vineland,
N. j. last summer. is anxious to secure the
old celebrated Red Lion Camp Meeting
ground, in New Castle county. Del. for
that purposesto be used sometime in the
month of August next
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

Horses and MuIes.-There have been
sold at the Middletown Hotel, since the
10th of January, 100 horses, 191 mules;
and nine yoke of oxen. The horses av-
eraged $225 head, and the mules 1926.
One pair went over $40O. The horses
sold for an aggregate of $24, ,525; and
the mules $62, 2,075; total, $50. 600. The
season is pretty well over, yet fresh lot
arrived on Wednesday.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The total killed in action during the
whole war out of this monster negro army
of 100, ,G54 was only1 ,514, or less than
nine-tenths of one per cent. The missing
those who got near enough to the front
to be taken prisoners-number two hun
dred less While the deserters are more
than ten times the number killed And
those who died without tasting powder,
and were discharged because physically
unfit for duty, foot up So, ,102-nearly one
third Of the whole negro army.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

THE WHEAT Caors.-The apers of the
Eastern Shore of Maryland are giving gra-
tifying accounts of the prospects of the
coming wheat crop. They say the indica-
tions are that an abundant harvest will be
reaped. From the Western Shore the ac-
counts are generally equally cheering.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

PARDoNED BY THE PREsIDENr.-John
V. Kendall of Galena, Kent county, who
was convicted. in the United States Dis
trict Court of carrying on a distillcry
without a permit, &c. and sentenced Oc-
tober ID, 1867, to be imprisoned one year
in the Baltimore city Jail and to pay fine
of $4,000, has been pardoned by Presi-
dent johnson, and on Wednesday last was
released from jail
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The report of the impeachment trial will
be published in two volumes of abont 600
pages each, and will include all the preli-
minary proceedings in the House, the
evidence, the arguments, the deliberations
of the Senate and the verdict. The first
volume is now nearly ready. The whole
will be edited by Major Ben. Perlcy Poore,
clerk of the printing committee.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

John H Bateman. Esq, Postmaster at
Dover, has been appointed cashier of the
First National Bank in that town, vice
Charles KINNEY, appointed cashier of the
Farmer's Bank at New Castle.
On Sunday night there passed over the
Delaware Railroad, from Norfolk to Phil
adelphia, 1S barrels of new green peas, the
first Of the season.
Beecher's income last year was S3s, Gas,
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

SUDDEN DEArH-Mrs. Job Townsend an
aged lady from Port Penn, died almost in
stantly Monday morning at the house of a
relative in Thoroushfare Neck, where she
was visiting, from an attack of appoplexy
She was an estimablc old lady, greatly be-
loved by the people of the Neck, where she
formerly lived.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
The QUEEN Assr's R. R.-A riot was

THE QUEEN ANNE's r. R.-A riot was
barely escaped in Millington last week.
A number of Irishmen, employed on the
railroad being compelled to work eleven
hours per day instead of ten, struck for
higher wages, and drove off number of
negro employees. Millington was terrib-
ly excited for time. But few of the
men are at work now; a number went
back to Philadelphia. About two miles
Of the road lie graded.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

MIN1srERIAL.-The Rev. Edward II.
True, late Rector of St. Michaers Church,
Germantown, Philadelphia, has accepted
the call to the Rsctorship of Christ Church,
Dover, and already entered upon his du-
ties. tits expected that Episcopal service,
will be held in Camden Parish in Dover
The Delawdrean understands that Mr..
True proposes to open select English and
Classical School,
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

There is now living in Paris an artist
of eminence, the Count dc Waldeck, who
is nearly 102 years of age. He has pain
ted for the next Exposition magnificent
group of curiosities selected from different
museums of Paris.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

From Panama we have late South Amer
lea news. The Paraguayan war still con.
tinues and the slaughter in recent engage
ments has been terrible. The cholera is
diminishing in the Argentine Confedera-
ton; twenty-seven thousand had died of il
in Buenos Ayres and vicinity. Yellow fe.
yer is increasing in Callao and Lima. II
is reported that the Emperor of Brazil in
tends to abdicate.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

A tornado swept over the town of Shan
ghea near Galesburg, Ill. ,on Thursday,
unroofng two churches and demolishing
IA houses. Four persons were killed and
forty others injured, many ofthem perhaps
mortally.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The storm Of Thursday night prevented
the exhibition of the Tableaux Vivants.
1t was postponed until last night and to-
night. A large attendance is anticipated
this evening.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

A duel was fought near Baltimore. Mon
day, between Baron Won Kuperon, Of the
Prussian Legation at Washington, and
General A. Gallatin Lawrence, of Rhode
Island. Neither was hurt and "satis-
factory explanation" followed. The "af-
fair" grew out of remark of the Baron's
which was misapprehended by the General.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

FLORA TEMPLE.-This famous trotting
mare-that so often has cre;t d such a
decided furore in racing circles-is now
owned by Aristidcs Welch, Esq. and sta
bled at his country seat at Chestnut Hill.
Last week she foalcd fine mare colt, and
already the gentleman has had offers for
its purchase. c.-Philadelphia Age.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The ladies of Christ Church, Delaware
City, Rev. j. P. Duhamel, Rector, have
purchased a lot of the Packard estate, on
which they propose building parsonage.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The election for town Commissioners
took place in New Castle, on Tuesday
when the following gentlemen were chosen
Giles Lambson, Charles Clements, John
Keengan, Robert Murry. james II. Hous.
man. Clerk of the Market John Bacon.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
DIED.

At Flemming's Landing, in Thorougfare Neck,
on the 4th instant, Mrs. Varoneca Townsend,
aged II years.
At his residence in Stanton, on the lst inst.
James Mitchell, aged about II years.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

A colored man named George Laws, was
drowned near New Castle, on Wednesday
of last week. by a brig running down and
upsetting his boat.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

Lieut. John M. Jones of the U. S. R.
Service, Of Wilmington, has been transferred
from New, London Conn, to Charleston,
s. G..
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The Camden Camp Meeting will COM
mence this year on the 29th- of July, and
continue until the 9th of August.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
MARRIED..

In Trinity Chapel, Wilmington, on the 3oth
of April, by the Rev. Charles Ireck, Thomas W.
Rogers, of New Castle, and Elizabeth, daughter
of the late James Russell, of New Castle county.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

Rev. John Mccoy, has rendered his
resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian
Church Of Smyrna, to take effect July LIST.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

We call attention to the advertisement
of Maj. Sears, relative to sub-contracts for
grading Kent County Rail Road, which
appears in this Issue.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
Why, my dear sir, we grow them
around here, in rich profusion,

With eyes bright as diamonds
And lips like the rose,
And cheeks fair and peachy,
The pride of their beaux.
If you were not already benedict it
would make your very teeth water to look
at them. Send over the Democrat man,
we hear that he is on the look out.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The Ladies of Middletown, Del. are preparing
to give an exhibition of Tableaux Vivants for the
benefit of st AIMS P. +. Sabbath School, on
the 7th and 9th ofkay. If they lack few pretty
girls TO make up the corps the Transcript can tell
the managers to send over to Elkton.- Cecil
Wing.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
coiored Troops Fought Brav ety."

Look at the record as Secretary Stanton
presents it in the summing up of his chief
Of the /" Bureau of Colored Troops"
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

The Republican State Convention in
Richmond has nominated Governor Wells
for Governor .s- 81 sts. t.e-i
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09

Louisville has trotting mule which has
made the mile in 22l.
Middletown transcript., 1868-05-09
ATTEND TO YOUR TEETH.

ATTEND TO YOUR TEETH.
>EW persons are properly impressed q
l. with the Importance of giving early ccd1E
attention to decaying teeth The health is often
affected by them, to say nothing of the nconve-
nience and suffering, which they produce. II is
important TO have all carries promptly arrested.
If treated in time most teeth may be preserved.
Teeth Extracted Without Pain,
by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas, harmless and
pleasant anesthetic.
J.J. vAEDERFoRD, D. DIS.
Nay 9-u MiddetOwn, Del.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10
.sEsTMRRrET.E.E- =.

Gather up flowers, bright buds and young leaves.
Irvine them in anchors and crosses and wroathes
Let thy tears fall the sweet flowers among.
Tears from thy soul by sad memories wrung.
Steal, with soft Footsteps beside the low graves
Whereslnmberso calmly our "PatriotlBraves."
Hush the low sob. and repress the deep sigh.
Let them not hear that wild. "heart-broken"
cry
Here rest the hopes of fathers fond pride.
The orphan boy slumbers full close at his
side,
Here lies the Lover who wore in his breast
A maiden's last FAREWELL soft silken tress.
A widow, Ger this one has wept in despair.
And gathered her little ones round i. in
prayer;
The Father, the Orphan. the Lover the Son
And many Just marked with the sad word I'm
known
All, each, have a glorious victory bought,
Though they persisted, and fell. when the battle
was fought.
victory gained over Death and Decay
A victory lasting. though Time pass away.
They saw the bright sun of Peace" shadowed
at noon.
Black diseord and hate stalked abroad in the
gloom.
They felt the strong throes of a land in distress,
Upheaving beneath vain tyrants Cypress.
Then lit the new torch by. the blazing hearth
stone
And hurried it onward to Brother and Son,
ITO arms" was the ery--and they drew the keen
blade,
And left the bright seabbard to rust in the shade.
They fought the fight DraveIy, but whom it was
done
They heard not the "roll-call' nor tap of the
drum;
The death-stream was redeemed with hearts
warmess blood,
mistaken they plunged in the fathOmless food.
Their forces were marshaled upon the bright
strand,
And marched to the time Of eternity's" band,
No report is needed. their acts are all known,
They that haze conquered are ,Oearing the cro0n"
Then gather up flowers. bright buds and young
leaves,
Irvine them in anchors and crosses and wreathes,
Place them-a lingering fragrance to dwell
Above the green graves of our hearts 'immor-
telle." Nj. G. II.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10

A CAUTIoN.-The Nashville Christian
Adrocatc calls attention in the following
paragraph to matter in which our citi-
zens are interested:
1--WE have been repeatedly requested TO
caution our friends in regard to their con-
tributions to colOred collectors of money
for the erection OF repair Of churches, etc.
We are told that they sometimes make APP
plication for help, on the ground Of their
connection with our church, when they be-
long to some of the rival organizations in
our community. A gentleman told us the
other day that he contributed to an inter
est of this sort, after asking il it was
Southern Methodist Church. and receiving
assurance from the female collector that il
was-whereas il belongs 10 the so-cailed
AFRICAN Methodist Episcopal Church"
He said he would look into the matter +;
hut whether he will prosecute the negro
for taking up money under false prelenses,
We do not know, but presume not. He
ought 10 demand the restitution of she
money contributed. As Northern white
Methodists robbed us Of 40 many churches,
it is not perhaps TO be wondered at that
/ Northern black ones should attempt TO prey
upon IA on a smaller scale. We advise our
benevolent friends to give nothing TO any
who are soliciting a,d, until they know
that what they give will be properly APP
prOpriated. Pay no attention Ia their state
ments that they are Southern Methodists,
for they will make that claim when they
are a. bitter enemies Of the Methodist
J Episcopal Church South, "a the crusaders
/ Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, North.
| The occasion for this caution Is a sad de-
| have tallen.'
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10
o,s.srrus OF THE FREsHET.

NNNAAnLE ~ VI
Drowufug Of 81 sEaB aud Team Near
vashxiIIe-Narrow Escape Of GER
man and Negro.
4 terrible disaster occurred day before
Yesterday on the farm Of John Harding,
ak or seven miles above this city, on the
Cumberland river. On the farm is a large
and deep slough fed by water from the
river, and near the center is an island,
which is reached from the main land by
an earth road thrown up as a crossing.
During high water there is a strong cur
rent 10 the slough, which il then turned
into a rapid stream, rendering an attempt
at reaching the island extremely danger
Gus.
On the day above named, the water had
swept over the crossing 10 the depth of
three feet, and n farmer named james
Weber, who rents a portion Of the Hard
ing farm, endeavored 10 reach the island
with an OK team and wagon. A German
and a negro were in the wagon with him,
and demonstrated against the dangerous
attempt, but Mr.. Weber laughed at their
fears, and seizing the lines, himself drove
into the water, keeping the crossing until
some distance out, when the weight OF
the wagon and the swiftness Of the
current caused the earth to give way,
sweeping men, team and vehicle beneath
the turbulent surface. Mr.. Weber was
drowned, and the oxen and wagon were
both lost, while the German barely es-
CANAL daatb nv clinoinO 10 a twip and
keeping his head above water until help
came. The negro was saved by elinging
10 a tree.
The discovery Of the accident was made
through some negro children, who called
10 several ladies to come and see the
men SWIM" The German and the negro
were rescued by the prompt action Of
Mr.. Medlin, who reached them with a
canoe and dragged them from the water.
The body of Mr.. Weber is reported TO
have been found during the evening. He
leaves a wife and six or seven children in
only moderate circumstances.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10
rHF. CITY


The Paschall House Association Of St.
louis, in which are 500 prizes, valued at
half million dollars, promises to be the
most brilliant success Of the times. 1t has
created the greatest enthusiasm wherever
II has been announced. Being indorsed
bv the best citizens Of st. Louis, il has the
confidence of everybody. A full ana
minute detail OF the scheme will be iouhu
in our advertising columns, TO which the
attention Of the reader is specially directed
The uccess Of X. II. Thompson, No. Al
Cherry street, IL due 10 the fact ihat ne
knows what the people want-he oiiers II
Cor sale-and advertises the fact to tie
nublic His stock OF gentlemen's furnish
inc goods is complete and fully up to the
--latest STYLE. He calls particular attention
10 his make Of shirts as the only perfect
fitting ones sold in the city.
Kline & sherman, Masonic Hall, have
hit tine season with their soda arrange
ments. They have the most expensive APP
paratus in the city, and are now prepared
10 furnish the coolest and purest Of soda
water Nothing could be suggested to
render their apparatus more complete, or
their syrups more delicious.
A spring wagon and horse for hire by the
week or month-apply at this Office.
Albert & Seeman continue their sales at
auction 10 the trade tomorrow, offering
great variety, for which see advertisement.
At the Central Auction House, NJ. j.
Dolin will have a closing out sale Of furni-
ture, carpets, &c, &c, tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Dan. J. Scanlan, No. "A North
Summer street, sdyerlises 10 make to order
boys, youths, and children's clothing.
She will be assisted by her husband in cut
ting and fitting, whose reputation in the
business is first class. These are people
who have lived here for years, and deserve
the patronage Of those who really desire 10
sustain their home people and friends.
The Evansville, Hendersonville and
Nashville railroad being completed to
Hopkinsville, and making close connection
with the roads 10 Memphis and Louisville,
offers 10 hurried travellers the quickest
route, with no night changes, TO all points
West and South. See schedule.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10

CHAs. STONE EsQ.-To no one connect
cd with the management Of the recent sue
cessful meeting of the Nashville Bloodhorse
Association, Is more credit due than 20
Charles Stone, Esq., who, owing TO the
temporary engagement otherwise, ofthe Elf
cient Secretary, Geo. S. Kinney, Esq, filled
his place 10 the entire satisfaction Of the
Association and the large crowds in attend
ance. He displayed degree Of good judg-
ment and energy in all the details Of the
week, that contributed largely 10 make the
spring meeting one Of the most agreeable
aud profitable that the Association and its
patrons have ever enjoyed.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10
Decorating Confederate Graves To-
DHy.

To-day is the anniversary Of the death
Of Stonewall Jackson, and it has been Sc
ected as a memorial day for the decoration
Of the graves Of our noble dead. Let
every one whose heart enshrines the memo
ries of those who fought and died for what
they believed to be the noblest cause, that
ever unsheathed patriots sword, 90 quiet
ly to the City Cemetery and Mt. Oliyet this
afternoon, between three and Elk O'Clock,
and strew their floral offerings on the
graves Of those fallen heroes. We hope to
see a general outpouring Of the people.
Maids and matrons, and We who trod the
fiery edge Of battle, go and offer this
tribute Of affection to those who fell be-
meath the Stars and Bars, fighting for South
ern independence.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-10
GENERAL MARKETS.

NASHVILLE, May 9, 1868.
CoTToN-Received II bales, shipped
none, and bales sold at 2S4c.
NASHVILLE COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock on hand Sept. !. 1867
Received to-day y! 80 o-
Received 20 5i-7O.5I5
Total.............. ....................... 7Osg7
Shipped to-day. ........-.--.......-...--.. %
Shipped previously. S6O-G9r560
Stock on hand to-day.................... 1881
The following dispatches were received
at the Chamber Of Commerce:
NEW YORK, May 9-1O:5O A. M-Cot-
ton market very dull and unsettled and
accurate quotations cannot be given nom.
inally, low middling 30 Uplands 81 good
middlng 81; Mobile 321 Orleans 81 re-
ceipts of the week 1000 bales sales Of the
week 1900 bales exports 1850 bales
stock $1,000 bales; receipts for the
week at, all United States ports A.
500 bales. II M.-Coiton market dull
and prices nominal; uplands 81. 3
p. Motion market dull and prices nom
inal; sales to-day $50 bales uplands 81.
LIVERPOOL, MAY 9-Il:15 A. Motion
UldFhFl 4iifA ~ iiiaAlti7 ~ OAifAu1 A-<2u-
P. M.-COtton market easier; sales to-
day COO bales shipments from Bombay to
ID Of May, 1000 bales
LoNDoN, May 9.--ll:l5 A. M.--Consols
"a for money 924@92s on account I;
United States bonds 70t. 2P M.-Consols
81 FOR money 923 on account; United
States bonds 70s(g70f.
CORN 67@S22c per bushel.
CoFFEE-Rio z3@264c; LaguYTa 28c;
Java 38@40c
SUoAR-Orleans 14I@l5Ic; coffee A
l7lc; B l7Ie; c 165@17e; crushed
l8l@l8lc.
FLoUR-s9 5O@i5 p for superfne to
fancy
SALTS 50 for : bushel bbls
CoTros YARNs.-5OO 2lc, 600 l9c, 700
lie.
NAILs-S5 IS for los to Cos, and
25c advance on smaller sizes.