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Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A statement has been going the rounds of the
papers, which, we think, was first published in
the Wilmington Commercial, that Mr. Benjamin
+. Hanson, near this town, had been arrested for
illegal distillation of peach brandy, and his still
and brandy seized. Mr.. Hanson was not arrest
ed, neither had he been engaged in illegal busi-
ness. The facts Of the case are these About
the first of September, Mr.. Hanson having large
quantity of soft peaches, thought, as means to
save and turn them to profit, be would purchase
small still and manufacture them into peach
brandy. lie therefore went to Philadelphia and
ordered one, with fixtures, from Matthew O'Neil.
He paid the taxes on it, and Mr.. O'Neil, after
having procured permit from the Assessor at
Wilmington, brought it down and put it in or
der. Mr.. Hanson then directed his nephew, e.
Jones, Jr. to inform the Assessor, Mr.. Thomas
that the still was in his possession that he wish
ed him to come down and inspect it. and that he
| was ready to give bond and take out license
Mr.. Hanson waited several days and hearing
nothing from Mr.. Thomas, he through Mr.. Jones,
informed Mr.. Clark, the Deputy Assessor, of his
wishes. He waited some days longer, and
hearing nothing from either of them by the ad-
vice of friends, as the peaches were in order and
| the man to do the work waiting, proceeded to
manufacture the liquor. He was still expecting
the Assessor, when on the 18th instant he was
surprised by visit from the U. s. Marshall, who
seized all the liquor, flour barrels and 45 bottles)
also TIE still and fixtures and forced his team to
carry them to Middletown, where they were ship
ped to wilmington.
The TABLEAUx.-The Exhibition of Tableaux
Pantomimes, &c. given at the Town Hall, on
Wednesday evening last was well attended
The scenes were beautifully and artistically got
ten up, bespeaking much taste and skill on tn,
part of the ladies and gentlemen who managed
the affair, and especially to the ladies who ar,
ever ready to lend helping hand to any worthy
undertaking. The Tea Party, Taking the Veil
The Ghost Soldiers Dream, were all highl,
J credtable The Greek Slave was produced witt
good effect. A Ward, Jr. who was announced
as promising chip of the old block, exbibite,
his Wax Figures, at the same time making a hu
merous speech in describing his Figures, AM
showing the superiority of "Wax Figgers owe
Theatre Shows and Popular Lectures Tn
Pantomimes were also good and ELECTED frequen
applause from the audience. The indispensable
Amphions were present. and by their sweet mu
sic added much to the entertainment The ne
proceeds Of this entertainment together with tn
. two given last week, are about 5000, which vii
be applied in liquidating the Hall debt.
A Base Ball match was played on Saturda
last between the Academies of this town and tn
Red Lion Club, of Red Lion, on the grounds G
the latter. The following is the score
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

The PExINsULAR PEACH GRowERs Con-
vRSTIoN.-As usual there was q warm
time in this body at Dover, on Tuesday
last. growing out of difference in the
views and interests of those shipping by
water and those shipping by rail. The
Convention, however, after much debate,
accomplished the main purpose for which
it convened, which was the appointment o.
a committee to wait upon the several Raj
Road Companies freightipg peaches from
this peninsula to New York, for the pur
pose Of effecting a reduction in frcights
The next meeting of the Convention viii
be held in Middletown.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

We recently republished from the Middletown |
Transcript an account Uf the arrest OF colored |
man near that town for an assault on two ladies |
in carriage. We called attention at the time to
the improbability Of the story, and now copy the
sccused's own statement before the committing
magistrate, as printed by request in the last mum
Der Of that paper
We give more space to this affair than its inn
portance merits as Il Is fair sample of the slight
foundation on which prejudice rears so many Of
indiscretion Of poor man in the excitement Of
what was, to him, great ioss, Is magnified into
nameless crime by excitement and fears having
their birth in prejudice, and that is all.
We did not intend to refer to this mat
ter again. but the manner in which it has
been treated in the Commercial, has
changed our purpose. 1t is not true that
the ..indiscretiou" of this man, in the ex-
citement Of his loss, was ''maguified into
nameless crime" The nature Of the Of
fencs was distinctly stated, and there was
nothing in the statement TO warrant this
language Of the Commercial. It is q
phase of the offence no where given to it,
save in its own columns. The offence was
grave enough in its character and attend
ant circumstances. without adding to it
che brutal and diabolical idea couched in
the language Of the Commercial. As to
the allegation of prejudice" it is sim
pie attestation Of the existence Of bias in
the mind Of the Commercial itself, not u
gainst, but in favor Of offenders having a
black skin. Had a white man been gull
ty Of such an outrage towards two highly
respectable and unoffending ladies upon the
public highway, he would richly have de-
served the severest castigation; and if any
such should occur, it is to be hoped that
some male friend may be present to admin.
lister it, on the spot, in addition to the or.
binary penalties of the law. Prejudice
forsooth! To whom does this allegation
apply? To the ladies?-to the friend and
guardian Of the younger, who very proper
ly stepped forward to lend his aid and as
sistance in their distress ITO the com
mitting magistrate ITO the gentleman
who furnished the statement published ?
all Of them, without exception, belong t.
the party of which the Commercial is th'
mouth-piece; and surely it would no
bring m allegation of prejudice towards
the black man against the members Of it
own party. The truth is, that in its yea
to defend this 'poor man" the CONNER
'cial has put itself in an untenable position
1t has chosen to accept the statement o
the negro as true, while it rejects that @
the ladies, as having had its birth in "ex
citement" .'fear" and prejudice" 1t ma.
comport with its notions of propriety t
take the word of an infuriated black ma
in preference to that of highly respectabl
and intelligent ladies. but such cours
will meet with no countenance in this com
munity.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

The excitement continues in Whining
ton over the City Council muddlc. the
people Of the first ward being disfran-
chised, or without councilman, owing to
party chicanery. The Statesman calls for
an extra session of the Legislature to cure
the matter; while the Gazette opposes
the meeting of the Legislature, and sug-
gest resort to the Judiciary. So the
matter rests, for the present; meantime
the Republicans hold control.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Of the almost innumerable number of prepa
ratioms in the market for restoring gray hair to
its original color we know of none which gives
so universal satisfaction as Rings Vegetable
Ambrosia. We have tried il and found it to re-
store the color in truly wonderful manner-as
well rs to remove dandruff and all itching caused
by humors of the scalp. Try it and be satisfied.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

The schooner Anna Virginia, which was
taking oysters in Tangier Sound, Virgin
ia, contrary to law, was chased by cou-
pie of police steamers few days ago, one
of which contained troops, and as the lat
ter rapidly gained on the fugitive the cap
tain of the schooner put his helm about,
ran into the steamer amidships, sunk her,
and made off. The troops and crew were
picked up by the other steamer.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

THE New YoRK GoLD CoNspIRAcY.-
The New York Daily News of October
21st. says:-Jay Gould was brought be-
fore the grand jury this morning, and
questioned regarding the recent gold cor
ner AS result of his testimony Gen.
Butterfeld, the ub-Treasurer, and A. r.
Corbin, the brother-in-law of General
Grant, together with others, have been
indicted by the grand jury for conspiracy
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Rockhill Wilson's advertisement, in another
column Of this Issue, speaks for itself. The
clothes on the backs of our best citizens also
speak volumes in praise of Roclhill & Wilson 5
habits, Both for men and the soas of men,
Rockhill Wilson seem to have everything the
heart can desire, or the fancy can long after.
Most Of the happy homes in this vicinity are made
happier by the fact that the men and boys of the
household get their clothes at the great Brown
Hall. Read, and see for yourselves, gentlemen,
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

The Women's Suffrage Association of
New York city adopted resolution Thurs
day favoring the ratification of the Fif-
teenth Amendment. A resolution Of op-
posite purport was adopted at former
meeting, but this action was afterward re-
considered, and the whole subject laid on
the table.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Mayor Hall of New York city, replies
to Horace Greeley's recent denunciation by
offering to prove him monomaniac before
commission of lunacy. and challenging
him to discussed on the stump in the ru-
raj portions of the State.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

e The elections in Maryland for members
Of the General Assembly, Sheriffs. Sur
veyors, County Commissioners and School
Commissioners takes place ON the Tues
day next after the first Monday in No
vember," which win be the second day Of
the month.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Our old friends Rockhill& Wilson are as hard
at work as ever, furnishing every description of
mems attractions in the way of elegant and lux
urious masculine apparel. Their splendid Brown
Stone Hall is better furnished than ever with ev-
rything that man or boy can want for warmth,
health, and comfort. All that our friends need
to do, is just to call and examine for themselves
and compare the prices of this splendid clothing
with that of any other in Philadelphia or else
where
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Twenty-Five million six hundred and for
ty thousand two hundred and ninety EIGHT
pounds of upland cotton, valued at S5,-
902,S12 were exported from Charleston
during the year ending September 80,
1869.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Alexander H. Stephens. writing to a
friend in Baltimore, under date of the 18th,
says, in speaking of the Georgia State
Fair: - 1t will be utterly out of my pow
er TO be at the Macon fair. have not
been ont Of the house since February last
but few times, and then was helped
out and in. have very little hope of
ever leaving home again"
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

The Suez Canal is practically open,
water having been introduced by remov-
ing the barriers from Bitter Lake, and a
steamer has passed through the Canal
from Port Said to SueE in fifteen hours.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

President Pierce's Cabinet was the only
one in the history of the United States that
remained uHbroken from the beginning to
the end Of the administration.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

Some men have way of throwing
down their newspaper and declaring there
is (. nothing in it." The reason is there
Is nothing in their heads.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23
MARRIED..

On Thursday, Oct. 2lst, at the residence of the
BRIDES father, by Rev. DIR. Patton, Mr.. John r.
Hall, Cashier of the Middlctown Bank, to Miss
Mary A. daughter of Mr.. Thomas Murphy.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23
No. of Bank ll8l.
REPORT

Ofhe Condition Of The Citizens' National Bank, in
Middletoton, IN The Siatsef Delaware, at the close
Of business on the 9th day Of October, 1869.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23
DIED.

In st Georges, on the 18th inst. Eleanor V
wife of W. McWhortcr, and daughter of A. D
and Elizabeth Caldwell, in the Both year of hel
age.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Beans $500.
The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order; and we wish to
say that we keep constantly on hand good as
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middetown, Del.
9ss- Fresh Meat every day.
March 2O--tf INGRAM & GIBSON.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

sWlLMlNGPoN 4 READING R. r. BONDS
~. ae FOR sale by GEO. W. INGRAM 4 GO.
~. N9u Brokers,
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

HnhSr Glass Real Estate Bonds for sale bv
Get 23-f W.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-23

,APlTALlSTS are invited to call and exam,
r.! me 81 our iist OF Securities before investing.
oct. zS-u Geo. W. Ingram ! Co.
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BAKERIES AND CONTEMPORARIES.

CODA WATER AND MEAD.
In order conform 70 the requirements o. the loca;
ti6p / shall this timo forth reduce the hzo OF
INV glasses at 50 st. Charles street, and sell my
Soda Water and Mead at cts. per Glass.
Having class of customers at 81 Canal street a. mn
conveniently serve who prefer 70 pay
make change thers The public appreciation Of the
xceIlehce OF my Cakes and Pastry Is sbown m the daily
Increasing demand for them. The public arc reminded
that no sprituous liquors arc retailsd at any O NY e.
tablishments nOyh nlcS IaaSstas.i..
Rel9 I'm 81 st Charles sttSet anu s' S'tnt ~
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WIT AND WISDOM.

The richtful heir--Not the chignon.
The winds merchants pray for-the trade
winds.
Men who take things as they come along
Thieves.
The flowers of speech spring from the root
of the tongue.
The best lock for firearms-The one that Will
lock them all away forever.
An enraged man tears his hair; but an en-
Jared woman tears her husbands.
allow does your horse answer !" :" really
don't know, for have never asked him qnes-
ton"
The Chinese picture of ambition is man
DARN trying to catch comet by pntting salt
on s nm nose is become matter of Lon
don newspaper coinhAehl' IL 10 40 inu'AA AoA 10
his sermons.
:. GREAT brute of a husband" is advertising
in the papers for strong, abie-bodied man to
hold his wife's tongue"
An artist painted II bottle of spruce beer so
naturally that the cork flew out before he
could paint the string to fasten It,
IT. is maintained that the most inspiring ma
tural sight which glazier can contemplate, Is
the CLEAN of early day breaking through the
windows.
"well, Jones, did you see anything Of %, our
fr;and smith %, Eyes; gone deranged" H1s
hep Eyes indeed; he doesn't know his swn
hogs from those of his neighbors"
We have artificial hair, eyes, ealves, hips and
wear artificial heads, as we Eead -"f a, young
lady whose head was turned by young man.
= A thirsty Bostonian, offering drug store,
asked for d pint of whisky, saying that he de-
sired it to put on some roots to preserve them;
When the liquoY>was given to INN he placed
the bottle to Ms lips and swallowed large
dose. The1 he informed the clerk, who had
begun demonstrating with him for the lie he
had to1d. that he desired the whisky to apply
tQthe roots of his tongue.
A wellknown American citizen of Bangor
Me-, was passing by where some 1rishmen were
at work excavating for sewer, and one o.
them was jabberinS. away briskly in his mother
tongue, W HON he saluted, saying, Why don
you talk so that one can understand " Fat
with the ready wit. of his people, responded
oyer grandfather was the boy that could un
derstand it, and talk it, too, be jabers.
When the Methodist Episcopal Conference
assembled in Marlborough some years since
on the last day of the session, lad who's
father entertained same half-dozen preachers
entered the room where the ministers wer
seated, i'll n terrible state of excitement. =" lo'
seem excited, Isaac" asked one; what is tn
matter ~ Excited! amt excited, I'm mat
all over" "What are you mad about, Isaac
Don't you know it is wrong to suffer yoursei
to become angered ?" Wrong or no wrong,
is enough to make anybody mad hut preacher
Here's every chicken on the place cat up, eS
cent the old rooster, and just now lie happene
to see you fellows, and sung ont, And mus
this body die p and keeled over, stone dead
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Then she opened certain place in the
writinC-desk, from which she drew out a long
purse, and took out bright Goid piece anu
handed it to oliver. 1t was two dollars and
half: more money than he ever had Mt one
time, and the first he ever earned ;,
''Now" she said, 'this is to pay al! Your
debts; aud You must get receipt for each one
If Won viii Show me the receipts when come
to Boston and you have not gone i'll debt for
anything more, will give You something
TT was six months before Aunt Abby went
to Boston, where divers mother helped her to
do hex yearly -shoppinG.
She was nearly ready to go home again
when she told oliver to bring her the receipts
| he got for all his debts. 1t would have made
| n LAWYER laugh to see the queerly written bits
| of paper all signed by different boys, but she
! spelled them all ont. And after ne toAu n neI
| he had not borrowed cent since, she presented
| him with a handsome writing desk. In IT was
gold pencil and blank book bound IN red
4#eEees+, pocket in one end 1aE papers.
| She gathered up the reciepts and pinned them
! together, and wrote on the back, IN her own,
round handwriting, divers name, the date,
and in large letters this word, Free
! ''This account book" she said, sis to keep an
occan,tt of eyerv cent YOU receive, and all you
spend but do not disgrace 1T by gong IN dept'
Keep exact accounts, never go IN DEBT, ana you
will be rich" -.
the land, who gives away thousands every
wear, but who Keeps an account of all ms
income and his expenses, as exactly as ne dio
of the berries he picked, in that VISIT IN NM, M
boyhood He sometimes gets out the yellow
! sljns of paper and tells his boys how ne go
ont of debt. and that Aunt Abby laid TIT
: foundation of bis fortune. ,
= He saws the only debt he never paid, Is tn
| Iif,--,fs ..ceess- Ae-aEEes to her teaching hin
how to qetoat and to keep out of the grip OF thai
= old tyrant, who has destroyed thousands
Be,oare Of hin" boys he comes IN httle haolts
in little WAYS but his little links get to bt
, strong chains, that make people sIGres, and hi
name is Debt.
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In CoNFIIcT.-The absurdities involved in
the Episcopal Church are so fragrant, that even
it's own dignitaries help to expose them. Thus,
Dean Afford. writing in the Contemporary Re
riec, says4--
Al the nreyent hour two religions coexist in
the Church of England. We should say in
brief. that one was the religion of the Bible,
the other the religion of the Church. The cast
of their minds q. e., of the two parties holding
these Teligions.) is radically opposite, and we
cannot find a phrase which points out the
Characteristic aud central element of each side
so well as that which describes the one as
| 5raacbing the Church The immediate instinct
Of the one, whenever any religious practice OF
0nestion may present itself 10 the Judgment, Is
to think of the Bible the other OF the Church
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"Now, Oliver" said She, do you want to
pay all this :"
"You shall do it, but am going to have you
earn the money"
Then she took the paper and pinned it up on
the dark door post at the side OF the ki y
door, just where everybody came in-for II was
at the end of the house, under the broad elm
tree, whose shadows danced in the sunilght an
over the great door yard. Then she pfonSnC
a square basket to Oliver, and said: " 1ou
may as we'll begin now-go and pick this iuil
1t was slow work, filling the basket, for many
red, luscious punches found their way down
somebody's throat. At last it was full, and ne
helped Aunt Abby pick them off the stems into
glass dish, watching how they rolled IKE
shining beads slipping off string. Alter that
Aunt Abby went to the door post and wrote
down something with red chalk she earned
in her pocket The next day she wanted
| plenty of whortlcberries. He picked berries
until everything was full that could hold
| berries.
| The next day, one of the eventful ones OF
the week, was baking day. Oliver was SEM u
| to nick up brush to heat the oven, and then to
gather chips from the wood yard ollver
gathered his wood, and then, in the great
kitchen, stood looking in wonder at the table
| full of pies, Bread Indian pudding, anu loaNes
of sweet, brown bread.
At last Sunday came.
"Well," thought Oliver, here's one day
that l won't have to work and earn any thing
| After he had been to church Aunt Abby
showed him three verses that he was to learn
and repeat to her. They were these: " The
borrower is servant to the lender" lowe nc
man any thing" "The wicked borroweth, and
payeth not again" a.
Then she showed him the picture in tht
II Bible of man who seized his fellow servant
by the throat and said: Pay me that tho'
owest."
And her talk and the picture made such al
impression that he dreamed that night thai
Tom White and Tim Fales had tied his hands
and were taking him to the debtors prison:
Afew days more, and Aunt Abby set hin
down again to copy her chalk list by the sid
of his list of debts. This is the way 1T read: