Middletown transcript., 1869-11-27

Written Discussion by the Composition Class
Examination of the Primary Scholars. Reading
the standing of each scholar and distribution Of
cards.
REUNION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURcHEs,-Rev.
DR.. Patton gave to this congregation on Sunday
evening last, a very interesting account of the
proceedings of the General Assemblies of the Old
and New School Churches, at Pittsburg, in the
consummation of their nnion. The vote was al
most unanimous, on both sides, a result as graft
flying as it was unexpected, and the act of reu-
MON was formally accomplished in the midst of
much enthusiasm and religious fervor. The num-
Der of persons present in the spacious Church,
was computed at three thousand, while other
thousands were unable to gain entrance. The
proceedings throughout were of deeply interest
ing and highly impressive character. Both As
semblies were dissolved, and Old School and
New School gave place to one united and harmo-
nious body, amid the heartfelt reoicings and con-
gratulations of all who participated in or wit
messed the interesting ceremonies, A more i'm
portant or imposing event has rarely happened in
the religious world. f3
THIRD HAVEN OYSTERS Fresh fish and oysters
daily from Third Haven river, by rail directfro
Easton, Md. Charley Adams caters to the tastes
of our citizens by providing these delicacies for
them, and taking them to their doors. 1t is a
| great public convenience to be able to get these
articles for the table, and Charley ought to be
continue the trade. The rail road being open to
Easton we can now, through his agency, enjoy
! the fine fish and oysters of the Third Haven, al
most as well as those who live upon the banks oi
that beautiful river. Just think of it The fin
ny treasures which are to-day disporting them.
selves in the waters which lave the shores of Ok
ford, Perry Neck, Hopkins Neck, and other local
tiles below Easton, are tomorrow next day
| smoking upon our tables, nicely brown and crisp
sufficient to tempt the palate Of an alderman; ant
all through the enterprise of Charley Adams. Cit
izens of Middletown, remember him, and encour
age him. ii-
FIRE.-The pile of wood on tho Railroad, wa.
discovered to be on fire, near the cattle pen, OF
Wednesday night last about 10 O'Clock Th
wind was fresh from the north, and scattered tn
sparks SO as to attract attention. The alarm wa
given, and a number of citizens were soon upoi
the spot. By moving portion of the wood an,
throwing water upon it, the fire was soon extin
guished. The timely discovery of the fire wa
most fortunate, for had it got fairly under way
itwould have swept the steam pump building an,
water-tank, the depot, restaurant platform, AM
everything that stood in its way. The fire is be
, lieyed to have originated from the little engin
with which the wood is sawed for the use of th
trains. -aN rht' ia 'ss >Aaas y
New DBpor AT MDDLErows We are glad /
! be able to state authoritively that handsom
. Passenger Depot will be erected at Middletown O
tnc OcldWAEc ndllEOhuj as carly as possible mex
spring. 1t will be handsome and commodiou
: brick building, with waiting rooms, &C. and wit
D dwelling house and restaurant attached,
: will probably be the handsomest building of tt
kind on the road and will cost eight or ten thou
and dollars. Work on 1t will commence at Ii
earliest opening of spring. We rejoice with on
Middlctown friends at the prospect. IS sas,
. We find the foregoing in Tuesdays CONNIE
I cial. Having once before published in our co
; umns a somewhat similar announcement, we wi
a give II credence only after the work is common
ed. 81 Fs st n. Mrs
Cor Hm THRoAr.--Edwayd FORMER, prison.
at New Castle Jail, was found with his throatcl
on Monday morning. He ID charged with 80
. ting FIRE 70 o barn. lt tRa
Bernard Curren, drinking soloon keeper !
. Wilmington, has been held to bail in $1,000 f
+ passing counterfeit currency. IS. l..s5f
: The gas works in Smyrns, are ai~eristd /,
sheri6aa sale.