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Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11
A Marriage of Convenience.

Alas that such phrase should ever
sully the lips of an American woman
Well may we strive to hide somewhat of
its dcformity under Q foreign dress, when
we speak lightly and carelessly. amid the
flow of playful conversation, of q mar
rtoge de concendnce," as if we were not
uttering in those words high treason
against man honor and woman's purity.
For what does TIE phrase imply, but the
desecration of that sacred bond-the last
relic of that glorious Eden life-that di-
vine picture of happiness upon which the
smile of the All-loving rested as He pro-
nounced it very good the profaning
of the sanctuary Of {! home" over which
the shadow of that lost Eden still fingers :?
Well may the angels weep-those pure
and holy beings who sang the nuptial
strain in the bowers of Paradise, when
Adam received from the hands of their
mutual God and Father his other and
ISdeaE self-who rejQieed over the two souls
henceforth to be united in one-in love,
in duty, and in praise-when they behold
woman, young and lovely, leaving the
home of her youth, going forth into the
world with one who is hcnceforth to be
her companion and protector-pot BECAUSE
it is he whom her soul loyeth-pot because
her affections are entwined about lim-but
because il may be her parents request
because he can provide for her the COM
forts, perhaps the elegancios of what she
calls life; because she will, by joining her
lot to his, acquire certain position in
" the world;" but man for whom she
has little or no more liking than she has
for any chance acquaintance or admirer.
Or, alas it may be still worse than this.
This young creature, with heart that
had it been left unspoiled by the false
teachings of the same society, should have
been fresh and pure, yearning after true
and holy affection, is about to sell herself
to one who is an excellent match for
her." for he has an excellent estate Of:
man who lives to hunt, to shoot, to give
dinners-who will :" hold her little bet
ter than his dog, little delrer than his
horse," but from whom all that is pure and
good in her recoils. Yet she will take
this man in the presence of God, for her
dearest earthly associate, and boldly utter
the lie to His minister to love and honor
such a man.
Oh, when we think Of what marriage
ought 10 be-what to loving and truthful
hearts it is, and then turn to the fearful
picture of what it is too often made by these
marriages of convenience, we'll may we be
every sorrowful."
When, fresh from the hand of his Crea-
tor, Adam stood forth in his strength and
beauty, Gods vicegerent on the new and
lovely earth-nature with enchantment |
surrounding him on every side, and speak
ing through her thousand voices the prai
seg Of the bepefcent Lord of all still he
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE.

TNHIS Institution, the only Female College in
l. Maryland, was incorporated in l849 and
literally endowed by the State in 1860. 1t af
fords Boarders and Day Pupils every advantage
to acquire thorough and accomplished educa-
ton. 1t has a good Library, Chemical and Phil
osophcal apparatus, and valuable Cabinets Of
Minerals, Gems, Coins and Medals. Besides pu-
pills from the different counties in Maryland, ii
has an extensive patronage from the Middle,
Southern and Western States.
Session opens September 9th.
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.
N. G. BROOKS, LII. D. Prof. Ancient Langua-
ges.
T, LUCY, A. NJ. Professor of Mathematics, &C.
Mons. LOUIS GANBlN, A. NJ. Prof of French.
Mr.. LEWIS LAUER, Prof. of German.
Mr.. G. A. GN0SSPELINS, Prof. of Music.
Mr.. VAN REUTII, Prof of Painting
Miss NJ. s. COVlNGTON, Mathematics & His
tory.
Miss NJ. B. MOON, Belles-Letters and Physol-
Ogy. Late Principal of Female Institute, Sumter,
S. G.
Miss IMOGEN II. SIMMONS Piano and Sing
ing. Late Musical Dircctress State Female Col
lege, Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. E. A. POLSTER, Piano and Guitar.
Mrs. JULIET WORKMAN, Vocal Music.
For Catalogues or any information, address
July 3l-3m% N. g. BROOKS, President.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11
REGISTERS ORDER,
DEGISTER'S OFFICE,
Ii New CASTLE COUNTY, September 2nd, 1862

IL
LII NEw CASTLE COUNTY, September 2nd, 1869.
Upon the application of Francis 7, Perry and
Thomas Cavender, Administrators of William NJ.
Vandegrift late of Appoquinimnk Hundred in
said county, deceased; it is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Administrators aforesaid,
give notice of the granting of Letters of Admin
istration upon the Estate of the deceased, with
the date of the granting thereof by causing adver
tisements to be posted within forty days from the
date of such Letters, in six of the most public
places in the county of New Castle requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate, to
present the same, or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. And also
cause the same to be inserted within the same pc
riod in the Middletown Transcript newspaper
published in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
,", Given under the hand and Seal of Of
L. s. flee of the Register aforesaid, at New
e-,-J Castle, in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
r. G. FRAIM REGISTER.
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against
the Estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attested to the Administrators on or before
September I'd, 1870, or abide the Act of Assem-
blyin such case made and provided.
THoS. CAYENDER. Administrators
Address of +. T. Perry Odessa, Del. Address
of Thomas Cavender, Middlletown, Del.
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0Qlit and Bulnor.

PAT's SrocK Pat Donahue was ga
broth of boy" right from the 'gem oe
the say" and he had small contract oil
the Cornway Railroad, in New Hampshire,
in the year of grace 1855, in which he
agreed to take his pay part in cash, part
in bonds, and part in stock. The stock Of
this road, be it remembered Oike mar y
others), was not worth Continental,
and h IS always kept up its va'u, with re-
markable uniformity. In due time Pat,
having completed his job, presented him.:
self at the trcasurer's Office for settlement.
The money, the bonds, and the certificate
of stock were soon in his possession.
"And what is this now?' said Pat,
fourishiug his certificate of stock, bearing.
the 'broad seal of the company.
"Thas is your stock, sir" blandly re-.
piled the treasurer.
g And is this what Tn to get for inc la.
bor? Wasn't me contract for the stock ?'''
why, certainly; that is your stock.
What did you expect?'
"What did | expcctp' said Pat, excit-.
edly; why, pigs and shape and horses,
shurew
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

A little girl, hundred thousand miles
or less distant from Hartford, was rebuked
by her mother for her fondness in killing
flies The little one had acquired great
dexterity in this employment, and was so
much occupied in it that the parent found
she was growing into spirit of cruelty.
Calling the child ta her side one day, she
said in sad tone, Macy, dear, don't
you know that God loves the little flies ?"
Mary seemed to hear the words as though
they suggested many new ideas. She
stood by her mothers side for some time
in thoughtful sadness, and at length walk
ed slowly Up to the window, where be-
wildcred fly was humming and buzzing
about on the pane. She watched it low
ingly for q long time, and then, almost
too full of grief to talk plainly, she began
to utter caressing words: ''Doz ee fiji know
dat dod loves 90? Doz 90 love dod p Here
she extended her hand fondly towards the
insect, as if to strQke away the terror that
she had inspired. 'noz 90 Doz 90 want
to see dod? Well" in tone Of intense
love and pity, 1T the same time putting her
finger on the fly and softly crushing it
against the glass, "Well, 90 shall"
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

On NICK When Nick Biddle was con-
nected with the United States Bank, there
was an old negro, named Harry, who used
to be oafng around the premises. One
day, in social mood, Biddle said to the
darkey-
well, whst is your name, my old
friend ?"
Harry, sir, ole Harry, sir" said the
other, touching his sleepy hat.
cod Harry" said Biddle; .'why, that
is the he, rnme they give to the devil, is i
Yes, sir" said the colored gentleman,
sometimes ole Harry, and sometimes ole
Nick.n -
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WQRpswoRTH's SELF ESTEEM. james
Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, used to relate,
with much humorous relish, an anecdote
of the author of The Excursion At a
meeting of the house of Professor Wilson,
on Windermcre, in the autumn of 1917,
where Wordsworth, Hogg, and several
other poets were present, the evening be-
came distinguished by a remarkable bril-
liant bow, of the nature of the aurora bor-
calls across the heavens. The party came
out to see it, and looked on for some time
in admiration, Hogg remarked: ''It is a
triumphal arch got up to celebrate this
meeting Of the poets" He afterwards
heard the future poei-laurcate whispering
unQonsiously to himself, ''Poets. poets!
What does the fellow mean? Where are
they!" In his conception there was but one
poet prescnt-himsclf.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

ANECD1TE OF RuRToN.-,John Broug-
ham started a comic paper in New York
some years since--thc Lantern--and a
funny story is told Of him and it. Billy
Burton, the actor, was no friend to Broug-
ham in those days, and there is reason to
believe that no love was lost on either side
The story runs to the effect that John, ON
entering u res aurant, found Billy and one
of his chums sitting at table-Burton,
as usual, ''fatigucd," Mis,a ing Brough-
ham, Burton replied roughly to the ques-
ton: "Have you read the Lantern this
week p by saying: "No! | never read tho
thing unless I'm drunk-unless Tn
drunk-(repeatiug in IL louder tone, )--ua-
less I'm drUnhr' Broughman, who is the
very pink of politcness when he chooses to
be courteous, Immediately rose from the
table at which he was sitting, advanced,
hat in hand, to the end of Burton's table,
and making a bow in his grandest manner,
observed: Then, Mr. Burton, l am shure
of one constant reader p This was set
tier. Burton made no reply, but the
story got wind as too good a thing to
keep.
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Selrtt poetrp,
IF YOU SHOULD EVER GET MARRIED.

If you should ever get married. John,
| I'll tell you what to do
Go get little tenement,
just big enough for twol
And ono spare room for company,
And one spare bed within it
And ifyou begin loves life Alright,
Youd better thus begin 1t.
In furniture be moderate, John,
And let the stuffed chairs watt
One looking-glass will do for both
Yourself and loving mate;
And Brussels too, and other things,
Which make a fine appearance,
If you can better afford, they
Will look better year hence.
Some think they must have pictures, John,
Superb and costly, too;
Your wife will be picture, John,
Let that suffice for you.
Remember how the wise map said,
tent and love within it
Is better than splendid house,
With chickering's every minute.
And one word as to cooking, John
Your wife can do the best
For love, to make the biscuit rise,
Is better far than yeast
No matter if each day you don't
Bring turkey to your table
Twill better relish by-and-by,
When you are better able.
For all you buy, pay money, John
Money that very day
If you would have your life run smooth
There is no better way.
note to pay is an ugly thing
If thing you choose to call it;
When it hangs o Ter man who has
No money in his wallet.
And now when you get married, John,
Don try to ape the rich:
1t took them many a tolsome year
To gain their envied niche.
And If you should gain the summit, John,
Look well to your beginnngI
And then with all you win repay
The toll and care of winning.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

Grandpa {. What, my dcar?''
" Who ploughed them great bitches in
your forehead p God, my child"
" What for? :" [ don't know, Willie
Don't bother me-" q know, now Fa-
ther can tell how old his COW is by the
wrinkles on their horns. Is that what
God put them on you for?" "Now, Viii
lie go to bed that is good boy"
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MIDDLET0WN ACADEMY.
A First Glass Boarding and
DAY SCHOOL,
LLNnEP TILE DIE EnnLnaL nu
UNDER THE j

WARREN I. HICKS. A. B. p,
HUDSON A. WOOD, A. B. Fa'S0irALS'
assisted by
Mrs. GENIE II. HICKS and MRS. MARY WOOD.
EALL Term begins September 18th, and ends
l. December gath.
WINTER Term begins January 4th and ends
March 26th.
SPRING Term begins April 9th and ends June
25th.
Tuition per Quarter of IL weeks, payable at the
middle of each Term:
Small Scholars in First Lessons. .......S 90.
Primary Department.. 8 90.
Academical Department. t......,,:.........ll 90.
Classical Department.. ......."..l5 90.
instrumental Music. 90.
vocal W.
use OF Flano w.
German and French leach extra ........2 90.
Tuition per apnum, including board,
wood, lights, and washing. .....22o 90.
The same per FERN. 90.
Students charged from the time of entering.
For further particulars address the Principals
for Circular, Middletown, Del. Oct. 3-tf
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

One Of the fashionable churches of New
York, which tried to draw crowd by hav-
ing handsome young ladies act as ushers,
has been laughed out of the practice
The church got to be known by the name
of the church of the holy waiter girls.
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A young lady who was rcbuked by her
mother for kissing her intended, justified
the act by quoting the passage What
soeyer ye would that men should dc unto
you, do you even SO to them.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

A gentleman who has been struck by a
young lqdy's beauty has determined to fol-
low the injunction and "kiss the rod that
smote him."
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

No bull of Irish extraction can excel
this of Cobbet's. In one of his ''Rural
Rides" he says: 81 saw no corn standing
in ricks; thing never saw before, and
would pot haze believed it had l not seen
it." j
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

One solitary philosopher may be great,
virtuous, and happy in the depths Of pow
erty, but not whole people.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

An auctioneer always looks for bidding
when conducting a sale. ~ ~
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The Revolution (woman's rights papcr)
seriously urges that women shonld be put
on the police force.
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

What goes against a farmers grain Iii;
mowipg-machinc.
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MIDDLETOWN STOVE HOUSE.
s. w. ROBERTS,

s. w. ROBERTS,
TNAKES pleasure In announcing to his friends
L of Middlctown and surrounding country,
that the liberal patronage he has received has in
duced him to offer to the public the greatest va
riety, and best selected stock of Stoves, both
Cooking and Heating, ever offered in Middletown,
and at prices that cannot fail to please. Among
the assortment are the following
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11
COOK STOVES.

NIAGARA, NOBLE COOK, MONITOR
CORAL COOK, WIN. PENN, LEHIGH,
and others made in the city.
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PARLOR STOVES.

BRILLIANT, DEW DROP
GAS BURNING BASE, UNION AIR TIGHT
GEN, OUR PARLOR.
Also, SEXTON'S PARL0R HEATERS.
Stoves of all kinds suitable for Stores, Offices,
Bar-rooms, and School Houses.
Also, the Mofning Glory and the Oriental, botl,
unsurpassed in beauty and efficiency. They can
be in operation ut the store of the proprietor
All sizes of Bar-room Stoves and Template
Stoves repaired at suOrt notice.
Old Stoves taken in exchange.
GS> TIN WARE at wholesale and retail ~ssSl
As have practical workmen employed think
! can give satisfaction to all who favor me with
their work. ParticAiaR attention paid to Roof
ing and Spoutipg.
S. W. ROBERTS.
Middletown January a, ls6s--ly
Middletown transcript., 1869-09-11

WARREN /. HICKS. A. B.
HUDSON A. WOOD, A. B. pRlSclrAIs'
New-York tribune., 1869-04-16
TuE oHRIsTY ESTATE.

Byeck dot Smith.-Tbe trial of this case was
resumed yesterday. Mr.. c. BainDrdge Smith acted as
counsel for the defendant. Justice C. X. Smith was ex'
amned on his behalf He testified that on tho 10Th OF
September 1861, when the will Of E. Byron Chrsy was
admitted 10 probate the conveyances complained OF by
Mrs Breck were executed. the papers IN SUIT 70 set
aside $1,000 mortgage TO Mr baknad @ h hsr
m resist the probate OF the will offered by Mira. Brock
That under these circumstances hc was requested to
draw up basis Of compromise between Mrs Chflsty'
Gsnimah, GRni and ~''ph That lie drew drew such
who said It substantially correct and requested hlm
10 draw tho papers. These papers were deed OF TWO
$40 600 mortgnges deed OF two other houses to Charles
X smith; sstisactions OF two mortgages heId ny Bshk
man and smith: conveyance OF the NewUtrecht lots
and mutual releases Of all interest Blankman objected
10 OF hesethe deed TO hImsei-that the arrahge arr &
that deed was accordingly modified The papers were
all executed before ,he VIII WnI 70 rnorty D1 wa
10 c. X Smith, but as security Tor Judge JOness Iee or
were sold. Blankman's two houses were sold and tho
proceeds, deducting the two mortgages palu 70 hn e
$1,000 was paa oEer sod 70 FOR $4,000 and the proceeds
after deducting scme assessments paid 10 VI ~ sn l
other house sold for $4,000 and the money ne " o.
SMITH retained at the request OF Mrs Chsty TO pay OH
the claims against her. aud to invest the rest Tor her
benefit lie had paid $4,000 OF this money for claims
and there still claims against i-one OF oOC-and
81 Geo TO ndSe oness fec out Of IT, They had not been
able TO pay the money to Judge Jones as r askln had
laid claim to H. and lad procured an Judouoh from MS
Honor. -
Judge Barnard could not believe till shown his order
that he had ever granted It,
Mr. Haskin had not served any papers, but had Kept
fling iis pe,idens the property-One now and them az
the expiration OF co days another, with some change OF
parties They had had at the time OF the SALE 10 pay HIM
$500 500 from Mr.. smith. and tlCoo from Mr. Blank
man-to get rid OF these les pendens leaving him how
ever, To proceed with action he might have. Mr..
Smith responsible for whatever claim he should es
tablisb
Two other witnesses then examined, hut without
adding much of Importance and tho case was Adjourned
10 to-day.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-16
SUPPOSED SUICIDE OF A sPIRITUALIsT.

On w ednesday morning last EDWARD hougers,
dodgers in the Seventeenth Precinct Police
Station, at the OF Firstave and Ffthst, was
found dead when the doorman turned out the remainder
of the dodgers Coroner Keenan, held inquest over the
body yesterday the Morgue The only witness OF i'm
pOrtance was the celebrated spritnaist medium John
B. Conklln He testified that Rodgers had been we'll
known him for IL years past and that he has been
contributor to various sptuais and other papers dur
ing nearly all of that time or late he has been in dest-
tute circumstances On the 18th inst he called on Mr.
Conklin and borrowed small sum Of money from him,
and handing him paper, requested him To read ater
his departure Soon aterward he went away on look
ing at the paper given him. Mr.. ConkliD found u
and q request that 1t be published In one or
OF the daily papers In accordance with this report
was copied and sent more OF the daily papers
for publication 1t was not printed however On near,
that he had committed suicide Dr. Shine made post
mortem examination Of the body, but could nnd no trace
OF poison 1t is possible, however, that Rodgers took
morphine the presence Of which in the internal organs
would not be readily detected In Order to make more
thorough examination, DIR. Shine removed the stomach
aud contents aud the inquest was adjourned uniltoday
New-York tribune., 1869-04-16

CANE PRE5ESTATloN.--The friends of the
Hon. WIN. MungeD, Member OF Congress from Fndlay IN
the Fifth District OF Ohio gave him q supper at the
GreasOn House, OF Thirteenth and Esis Washing
ton, d. G., on the evening OF April g. The repast was
snptuous, the wines elegant aud the whole affair was
OF the very best style As caterer but few srpass Mr.
Greason The party OF twenty-five gentlemen made
up OF men who reside have resided, In Ohio and
were all personal friends OF Gen. Mangen There was
nothing political or partisan In It, Tho General
rather asonished when Judge McCorkle, late Member OF
Congress from California. made eloquent and
proprae presentation speech and presented him with
magnificent g0ldmOunted The matter was a sur
prise, and the General evidently affected by the
currence. Our reporters, however, took down his re
marks, which were as f0lOws:.
GHSEHES In accepting this oL-n Of and friendship
but feby Long personal
with nearly gentsmsn present. associations formed the he
ties strong aud powerful a. the love which
Jonathan make this time 20 he held
from andpoht can but feel aud Srow friendship prompted
this offering When oa ofeabes permit
this cane will help support my o.uE bat until death shall
short mortal shall
tca ADD respect these friends who this ng have thus bonoed
tTho whole affair very pleasant. The spe cches Of
Gen. McGroarty, Judge McCOrkle liud Capt Frey were
exceedingly appropriate and very mimentary to Gen
Mungen. Mr.. Greason being toasted, responded in q
happy manner. National Washington Inelligencer.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-16
OWL.

Fargo et al dgt. BldtchI0rd oi dl.--rhe argu-
OF this continued yesterday Judge Porter
occupying nearly the whole Of the duy. There Is stil
one counsel on each side 10 bo heard.
Henry A. Taylor dgt. The Quicksilver Mining
COmpGnyThis Is snt In the Supreme Court To declare
the plaintiff % be the OF per Of the property
held by the Quicksilver Mining Company. The
plant sets forth that Knowles Taylor, the estator OF
the plaintiff and John B. Gray jointly purchased In sis
large tract OF land tho borders OF the bay Of San
Francisco that by subsequent arrangements TayOrs
coming trustee, and that the promises ultimately fell
Into the hands of the defendants the Quicksilver Mining
his share the representative OF Knowles Taylor In the
property Of the Almaden Quicksilver Company. The de-
PENDANTS claimed on the grounds that tho Court had
no jurisdiction OF the subject Of the action that the
stated did not constitute cause of action, and that
Robert J. Walker should have been mado party. The
Court below oycrrued tho demurrer aud the defendants
appealed. The appeal was argued.
New-York tribune., 1869-04-16
MEETING OF THE FRUIT GROWERS, CLUB.

The Fruit Growers Club met yesterday af-
ternoon. In their room, over the whtlock Exposition
Mr. WaReman presided. Mr. Fuller read paper on tho
OF disappointment TO purchasers Of trees flowers
seeds &c II he sad generally the fault OF buyers
who obtained their trees and plants from travelling
agents instead OF going TO regular dealers 1t was
quently because the soil cultivation Of kind
develop the capabilities Of tho tree plant He
tnought, general thing nurserymen furnished the
varieties they agreed to- lively discussion followed
TO the responsibility Of nurserymen Mr.. Kenneman
thought purchasers should 20 directly to dealers who
could bo held responsible for the genuneness
OF their goods. MIR Fuller said that every
one who purchased Of travelling agent deserved
TO be cheated. ono OF these agents had
bought strawberry plants OF him at " per 1000 and sold
them in the noighbOrh0Od, fine French warn.
ety. at $40 per 100 Mr. Smith SAID he thought the parties
who sent these agents with their catalogues
dishonest the agents.
The Club next took up the snbect OF grape culture In
the city One gentleman present had been quite
ful IN the experiment lie had built number OF houses
m Brooklyn, NewYOrk City. and Jersey City, and had
planted vines In all the back yards These vines did
well and have an abundance Of fr1t He rented his
houses Tor from 800 TO 500 year more than similar
houses without the vines brought Several other mem.
bers spoke favOraby of the plan The Club adjourned
10 meet again next Thursday