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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-16

Messrs. Fields 0sgood, g. Co. have done an
excellent thing by printing, in their Household Edition Of
Thaekeray the Shabby Genteel Story" in the same
volume with It's sequel The Adventures OF Philip" We
are glad TO learn that tho same firm about issuing
complete collection OF Thackerays essays and misce
lanies uniform with the novels
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

The SHERIFFALITY Y.-Messrs James Arms Il ong,
Isaac Grubb, and William II. Lambson, announce
themselves as candidates for the democratic NOM
nation for Sheriff of this county. II is reported
says the Republican, that John w. Griffith, Chas.
II. Gallager, Thomas Harvey, and Humphrey
Morrow, of this city Robert L. Armstrong, of
Christiana Hundred, and VIM. A. Hukill, of
Odessa, will be candidates for the nomination Of
the republican party for the office ofSberif.
There is great inquiry among Delawareans
for Virginia lands, and many of our citizens have
been prospecting iu that region recently, and
some have purchased.
New Castle is about to erect works and intro
duce a supply of water to the town, at cost of
$50, 900 The prospect for this ancient town was
never SO promising. f.t-f
Mr.. Jos. W. vandegrift bought at public sale,
last week, the house and lot KIN own as the Can
non property in Odessa, for the sum Of So, ,955.
There is a lady residing in Wilmington, who
is the mother of five sets of twins, the eldest about
ten years old, all fine, healthy children.
The Townsend Brass Band paid Miss Olive Lo-
gan the compliment of serenade, Mt the Nation
al, after her lecture on Thursday night
Mddletown is not very safe place for bnfI,la
robes aud carriage blankets, when left exposed.
Prime sausage and hominy, and variety of
Christmas nicknacks at McKee's.
There are "slippery paths,'' for youth and old
age too, in the byways of Mddlctown.
The Presbyterian Sunday School at Chrstiana
is to have fair on the 2lst inst.
Not one word have we heard from the Elkton
Rail Boad meeting, on Tuesday last.
Money is 'easy" here at this time, say the mo-
ney lenders.
Smyrna is about to enjoy her Town Hall inn
mensely.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
Correspondence Of the Mddletopn Transcript.
SAssAFRAs NECK. Dec. IA, go.

SAssAFRAs NECK. Dec. IA, go.
Mr.. Editor Noticing through your
paper that you solicit correspondents, l
will try to please you and interest your
readers. We are very peacable people
down here in the lower part of the first
election district, therefore we have no
murders committed, no robberies. except a
hen roost, now and then, and the dogs
get among the sheep sometimes. We have
had but few deaths, none that am aware
of since that of our much lamented friend
G. T, Osborne. Our young ladies and
gentlemen have been seized with mania
for marriage, an Elktonian took from our
midst one of our fair bellies, not long
since, then some of our young gentlemen
seem determined to prove the truth of
the old adage that turn about is fair
play" for several of them are soon to de-
prive some localities of their favored fair
ones, The farmers generally are done
gathering ther corn, and are now prepar-
ing for the Christmas Holidays. There
are to be but few removals this year.
T. Prettyman still continues at Ponds
Neck cross road, and L. Price at Peddle
Lane. The teachers of the two Schools
in this locality have left us, but the va
cancies have been filled by two good and
competent teachers and the Schools are in
a hourishing condition; at Ford's School
house we have debating society. Hon.
Judge Morgan is President; r. G. Nor
gan, Treasurer; H. H. Hessey, Secre-
tary. Tney have not been long organized
but their members are rapidly increasing
The subject discussed last week was an
old, but inexhaustible one, viz =" Were
the white men justifable in their treat
ment towards the Indians" Speeches
were made by II. II. Hessey. Joseph
Clark and r. G. Morgan Our ex-com-
missioner, James w. and our commits
sioner elect James A Morgan were called
for, but both being ccry baslfM men de-
clined speaking. Defamation by r. G.
Morgan. will now ask you and your
readers to pardon all errors, as this is
my FIRST ATTEMPT.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
Poor women, applicants for fuel and
meat, blockade the Mayors Office at At
lanta in mob. ,.-..

Would you have continual cheerfulness and
happiness on your wifes countenance? Would
you have your home irradiated with those beams
of Joy which can come only from the well gotten
Then you must be considerate of the good
woman's comfort. And you mustn't depend on
her for the making Of all the little boys clothes.
When you can buy clothes for the little fellows,
as good, as beautiful, and as cheap, as RocKHlLI
WILSON make them, it is sin 70 inflict that
much toll on your wife.
Our readers will do well to take their juve-
niles with them when they 20 to Philadelphia 10
buy their clothes, (as we know all the best look
ing of them do, at RocKmLL wnsos's.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

We have received the first number of
the Baltimore Christian Adrocate, a new
paper just started by DIR. Thomas L. Bond
and Rev. r. A. Holland, editors, price
81 90 per year. DR.. Bond is we'll known
as writer, having long been connected
with the press. He wields one of the
most powerful and trenchant pens con-
nected with the profession. His co-laborer
is unknown to US, but if he be at all an
equal yoke fellow with DR.. Bond, we pre-
dict for the 41dv0cate useful and pros
porous career.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

ADVERTISING There are many who
think that advertising doesn't pay For
the information of such, we give the ex-
perience of few of the most successful
business men within our knowledge:
Without advertisements / sho nld be
poor man to-day. II. #. Helmbold.
=" My success is owing to my liherality
in advertising. Bonner.
Advertising has furnished me with a
competence. Amos Laurence.
81 advertised my productions and made
oney."-Nicholas Long,corth.
Constant and persistent advertising
is sure prelude to wealth. ."-Stephen
Girard.
He who invests one dollar in b nsinest
should invest one dollar in adve ertising
that business. ."-A. T. Stepart.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

LABOR COMING EAsT.-The San Fran
cisco Daily Morning Call, sent to us by a
correspondent in the Golden City, COM
plains that the mechanics and laborers are
being driven out of that city and State by
the influx of the yellow-skinned celestials.
Almost every emigrant train west Of
Omaha is crowded with hardy and in
dustrious mechanics. At that place they
scatter, and take different directions,
going to seek other places to find en-
ployment and home. This is a calamity
to California it is depriving her of an
active, hardy, and industrious population,
necessary to her development, to make
room for an idolatrous, incongruous race,
who never can become incorporated with
her people, or permanently located upon
her soil.
The South is looking to these people tc
supply its great need of laborers. But il
is mistaken policy. They had better
look to Europeans, even though they
should only be able to obtain them il
smaller numbers, and though it should
require much longer time to populate
their rich savannahs and their depopulated
towns. The Asiatic will be source o.
trouble to them, as the African has been
and if they are wise they will encourag.
the emigration only of their own race
These emigrants will be source of prof
and convenience, and source of strength
the others never can.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

REPORT OF TIE SECRETARY OF THE IN
TERIoR.-The anual report of the Hon.
Mr.. Cox, Secretary of the Interior, opens
with the statement that 1866, Isl 81
acres of government land have been dis
posed of during the last fiscal year, and
that the cash receipts,from all sources have
reached the figure of 81, 4,472, 8S6, %. while
the expenses have amounted to but 1888
Sl6,43. During the year 1892 patents
were issued, for which fees in excess OF
expenditure were received amounting to
$2l3, ,926.02, The total amount paid to
pensioners was $2S. 1922, ,8S4,0S Indian
affairs are represented to be in pecun-
iarily pleasant condition. much Of which
is attributed to the efforts of the Indian
peace commission. Much. of course. is
said concerning the Pacific railroad and
its various branches, but little that is moi
already known. Mr.. Cox closes his re
port with pointed appeal for civil ser
vice bill, and INDUCES in the vain hop,
that the present Congress may pass one
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
CONGRESS.

Congress viii adjourn on the 22d to the
9th of january. A bill was presented on
Wednesday to incorporate, a company to
hold an International exhibition in 1871, J,
at Washington, but Mr. Sumner stated
that Q similar exhibition was to be held in
London the same year. so the bill was laid
aside for the present. A modest petition
was presented to the Senate, on Wedues-
day, from the so-called Labor Convention,
asking that the public lands be distributed
among the laborers of the South. Why
of the South Are there no laborers in
other sections of the country? Aye, but
they are not black; the negroes inhabit
the South, and the petition is for the SOU
thern laborers. Let the white laborers,
elsewhere, make note of that The Pc
tition was referred. A resolution of re-
spect to the memory of George Peabody,
was offered providing for a squadron to
meet the British ship Monarch, bearing
his remains, and escort her into port. The
resolution is to be considered ON Monday.
New York ship builders are in Washing
ton, urging Congress to take measures for
the revival of commerce and the shipping
interests. This can best be done by mod
flying our ruinous tariff.
In the House on Thursday bills were
introduced to apportion representation in the
forty-second congress, to establish bu-
reau of customs revenue; to amend the laws
for the collection and assessment of in.
ternal revnue and to repeal the tax of ten
per cent. on notes of State banks.
The House resumed the consideration
of the census bill and all amendments
being disposed of the bill was passed; the
title reads an act to provide for taking the
ninth census of United States.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

We congratulate the Smyrna Times on
being selected to publish the laws of Con-
gress, but we cannot congratulate its
readers. We did the same service for the
Government under President Pierce's ad-
ministration, for four years in succession,
and got very tired of the job; but our
readers were more SO. 1t was very COM
forting, however, after the work was done,
to pocket the money.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

HEARTH AND HOME has completed its
first volume. 1t is an elegantly printed
and very entertaining sheet. The last
number contained an admirable portrait
of Geo. Peabody, with number of other
illustrations. Subscription 81 a year.
Now is the time to subscribe, at the COM
mencemcnt of new volume. Address
Pettengill, Bates & Co. 81, Park Row,
New York
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

INTERvIEwINa.-The practice of news
paper reporters interviewing public men,
has grown to the magnitude of an intole-
rable nuisance. No one is safe from their
visitations, and the privacy of any one
whom they choose to visit is invaded at
will. The best remedy against this an
noyance is not complaint or remonstrance,
but the toe of boot.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
noe KILLING.
: For Greece tgrease) we draw our shiniug bladcs"

A valued contributor sends uB the fol-
lowing timely production on Killing
time" One would think the subject not
very poetic theme, yet tho writer's
practiced pen has wrought it into most
readable poesy; and the familiar picture
which is so graphically drawn will be
readily recognized by all who have parti-
cipated in this peculiar work of the season.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

A young man named Vincent A. O.
yandever, committed suicide by shooting
himself with pistol, at Rising Sun, &C.
Gil comfy, Md. on the 10th inst. He had
been conductor on the city cars in Phil
adelpbia, and had been accused of stealing
$500 of drover named Miller. and had
been arrested and released on bail
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

CouGHs AND CoLds.-At the present time when
so many. persons are suffering from Throat and
Lung Diseases, they should bear in mind that
hAssoN's COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR never fails in
curing Coughs, Colds, IIoarsness Pain in the
Breast, Sore Throat, Asthma and all diseases of
the Throat and Lungs. 1t is an excellent remedy
for Group and Hopping Cough No family should
be without it: Sold in Middletown at DR.. w. II.
Barr's Drug Store, for so cents bottle. Russell
lands, Proprietors Philadelphia.
Nov. 20-3mos.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
pp. NanIckru,s cnraIcAl 1svEsrle!

Dx. NeHLcKEn's CHEMICAL INvEsTIGA-
rroSss-We complete to-day, the publi-
cation Of the very interesting article of
Dr.. yoclckcr. Who among our agricul-
: tural readers has preserved this article
& and read it with the attention its impor-
q tance merits 1t is not an article to be
= read carelessly and thrown aside, but is
s; . snbject for careful study, cmbodying,
as it docs, facts derived from patient in
yestigation. experiment, and scientific re-
search. All our farmers know that a
clover lay. will stimulate the growth o.
whest, but they also know that it de.
vclops growth of straw to much greater
extent than it docs of the grain. aud tina
bs after clover, wheat is apt to fall. If thes'
two defects conld be remedied. Glove
v would seem to be all that DR. Foelcke
claims for it as a fertilizer for wheat
$40 Perhaps DR.. Stewart, who is known to b.
tslswell versed in chemical science, coulc
suggest remedy for these things w
are not informed whether the same result
are seen in the wheat crop in England
after the turning in Of clover, as are in
'eg ssariably witnessed in this country
not, the causes are probably TO be trace
toa difference of climate or sod
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

The failure of ten business houses was
announced in New York on Thursday, in
clnding j. Edgerton, carpet importer, for
over $500, 900. The failure of the dry
goods house of Howard, Cole & Co., Of
Baltimore, for 800. 900, is also announced
Three failures in Philadelphia are reported
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
INGRAM & GIBSON'S ?

The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order and We wish ~
say that we keep constantly on hand a good as
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Mddletown, Del.
GS- Fresh Meat every day.
March 20--tf INGRAM T. CJpcnN
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

Matches are made in Heaven" it is
said. If SO, that between Richardson and
McFarland's wife must havo been an ex.
ception Not even the officiating of the
heavenly minded Beechcr, nor the peculiar
prayer of the pious rockingham, could
lead to the belief that Heaven had ought
to do with IT,
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
ELEGANT RESTAURANT
Confectionery Department,

Will be open during the Fair, at which usa,s
and refreshments viii be furnished at reasonable
rates. The best order viii be preserved, and no
violations Of the Rules will be talerated. There
will also be Coat Room opened where Ladies
and Gentlemen can deposit their wrappings for a
small consideration. ~
Season Ticket 80 Cents,
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
FINE READY MADE CLOTHING

22s MARKET STREET, End Door below THIRD
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE.
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
Ready Made Clothing in Delaware,
Our Own Make, now on hand, and will be sold
at less than Philadelphia Prices.
All our Clothing is made in Superior manner by
PRACTICAL TAILORS.
The Proprietor having an experience of oyor
thirty years in this Business will guarantee sats-
faction to any purchaser.
full line of
FINE CLOTHS, .-.
CAsSIMERES, and
Constantly on hand for
- ORDER WORK, .
which will be made in tho
ss- LATEST STYLE AND BEST MANNER
AT No. 2ss Market Street.
gs- The Oldest Established Clothing Emnor;,,
in Delaware.
Marcnlo-y Edward Moore
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

In the U. s. District Court, at Balti-
more, W. B. Phillips, formerly Postwas-
ter at Cambridge, Md, has been convic-
ted of stealing from the ost-office, and
sentenced to $6454 fine and six months
imprisonment,
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

We have again to announce to contri-
butors that it is against our rule to ad-
init anything into our columns unaccom-
panied by the name of the writer.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

DR.. Oliver, agent of an English Emil
grafton Company, was shot dead in Char
lottesville, Va, Thursday, by George c..
Ayrcs, planter of Fauquier, who charges
Oliver with having injured his daughter.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
MARRIED.

At the Bethsl N. E. Church, Pivot Bridge, Nd.
Dec. 18th, 1863, by Rev. N. &. Ellison, Of Hobo
ken, n. J. Charles s. Ellison and Addie Y. Clay
mia Manor.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

Pork is selling in Smyrna at $13; at
$40 and $12, in Chestertown and Cen
treyille.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
GRAND FAIR.
Middletown, Delaware.
A Grand Fair for the sale of useful and f.,,,,
"A articles will be held in the >'
Middletown Hall

Commencing Thursday afternoon, Dec
Esd, 1869, and closing on the 2stk,
At which time will be sold by chance and other
wise a variety of articles consisting of Carriages
narness, Won and Buffalo Robes, Whips, Az.
Ladies Saddles and Brides, Gents Saddles and
Brides, Suits Of Cottage Furniture, Children's
bureaus, French China Tea Sets, Dining Sets
Magnificent Vases, Statuary Glass Ware Chill,
dren's China Sets, Silver Ware, Plated Ware
trunks, TTrunks, ladies' and Gentlemens Hand Satchels'
cal instruments, Sewing Machines, Books snd
Stationery, Stoves aud Hollow Ware, India Rnh.
Der Goods, Gentlemep's Flock Waterproof Over
Coats, House Furnishing Goods, GsntIemenss
Furnishing Goods, Perfumery and Toilet Ar,ia
e,es Ladies ,,e ana Geutlemens Jewelry, and an el.
all Of which will be sold at regular rates. An
pT nn A nYn --~-
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

If you want to sell your land, advertise
it in the Middletown Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18

How to make money--adyertise in the
Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

PEACH AND STRAwBERRY SHIPMENTs.-The Cen
eral Freight Agent of the Delaware Rail Road,
furnishes the following statement showing the to-
tai number of baskets of peaches and strawber-
ries shipped over the road during the season of
1862
BY R. R. Co.'S to Jersey City, l,937,3
/" Philadelphia, 90, ,026
81 Wilmington, 13, S43
By Adams Express to all points, 42,779
Total number of baskets, 2,0s7, $3.50
This immense crop was transported without
accident or loss, the Company having ample ac-
commodations.
The number of quarts of strawberries shipped
over the Delaware Railroad during the season of
oca E.llo
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
pIrDDLETowN. DEL.

SATURDAY MORNING, DISCLAIMER Is lsss,
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
KILI.ING-TIME.

Written for the lMddlesoir,l 7hant teript
Middletown transcript., 1869-12-18
THE MARKETS,
MIDDLETOwN MARKET.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. T. BRADLEY.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12
THE OHIO LEGISLATURES.

The Columbus (Ohio) Crisis, says:
'The astand most favorable count we
have been able to obtain of the proba-
BILE political complexion of the next
Legislature, voted for last week, gives
the Democrats Is in the Senate, the
Abolitionists 10, and the Cincinnati
Reformers 2. In the House, Demo-
Gratis claim 81, Abolitionists So. and
the Reformers 5. BY this count, if it
should prove correct, the Cincinnati
Reformers hold the balance of power.
This estimate may be subject to modi-
fication. There is talk of a contest in
Madison county, where the Democrat
ic nominee was defeated by three or
four negro votes; and in Scioto county,
where Newman was beaten by twenty
or thirty votes of the same color.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

IF General Grant, says the N. Y
World, cares for the opinion his coun-
trymen entertain for him, he will lose
no time in making public the letter
which it has been stated under oath
that he received and answered at
Washington, in Pennsylvania. 1t
was written by his brother-inlaw, Mr..
Corbin, and forwarded through spe.
cial messenger by Messrs. Fisk and
Gould. It is possible that Messrs.
Fisk and Gould had legitimate bust
ness with the President of the United
States which justified their extreme
anxiety that he should get and an
swer a letter from his brother-in-law.
If SO, the letter itself will show it, as
no assertion from any quarter will.
Let us have the letter, and have it at
once.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

Is caAIxs.--secretary May has been annoyed
by parties taking his copy Of the Oregon Sta uies
and forgetting 10 return il. This has happened 81
often that he has procured iron clasps to bis book
and chained it down. .-.StatesnaR.
Which, by the way, reminds us of
something. What has become of the
proceeds of the sales of the Oregon
Statutes for the last few years? The
law authorizes their sale and the De-
partment has been selling them at sc
coin, per copy. We don't recollect
to have seen, in official reports, any
account of monies received from such
source.
We like that plan of keeping books
and as an economical measure we re-
spectfully suggest to the Secretary
that he had better procure clasps and
chain down and paddock all of the re-
naming copies of the Code and then
throw the keys in the Willamette.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

The following picture of ex-Goyern-
or Gibbs of Oregon is from an Oregon
correspondence of the Recolution, Su-
san B. Anthony's Womans' Rights pa
per. The subject is easily recognized
''The lawyers Office was in the back
room of an old wooden building used
as hotel. The great man, since Gov
ernor of Oregon, sat with his legs
crossed, as if to assist in holding up
the ponderous proportions above. He
had large frame, but it looked di-
minutiye when compared to his mann
moth stomach, which seemed to swell
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

ReE~ The importation of rags from the
Mediterranean, hides from Brazil, and other
commodities from tho tropics, is known to
bring tho germs Of disease, chiefly feyers,
which are sometimes very afflicting and ia.
tai. AYER's AoUE Corr stimulates theliyer
to excrete these germs from tho system as
effectually as it does the miasmatic poison oi
our ague districts. Consequently it affords
invaluable protection to stevedores and 9th.
ers whose occupations expose them to these
dangerous infections; and We hope to render
them valuable service in giving them this
information. .-Neso York Despatch.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

out like q gigantic protuberance on the
side of gnarled oak tree. His eye
brows were dense, coarse, brown and
shaggy, and he looked to me as though
he might have been at least half-broth-
er to the grizzly bear that roams the
sierras and had just gorged himself on
on unprotected ranch of Digger Indi-
nm children.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-11-12

DIVORCE ExTRAoRDINARY Among the
causes on docket for trial at the Cir
cult court now in session in Benton
county, is one wherein squaw sues a
white man for divorce. The plaintiff
has employed one Of the leading attor-
neys in Benton county, to see the thing
through.