Middletown transcript., 1869-09-18

The PENINSULA WASHING AwAY.-Will not
this peninsula again be submerged, some day,
in the distant future2 Is it not gradually wear
ing away by the attrtion of the waters which
lave its shores? Geologists tell us it was once
the bed OF the ocean will not the ocean again
claim its own 2 The Delasoare Republican says
THE Delaware encroaches on this State from
ten to twenty feet every year. The site of
houses that once stood in the midst of fields in
TINS county, are now under water. In Kent the
lighthouse near Bowers Beach has been re-
moved three times, and the tavern on the same
Beach, that once stood in the midst of cultivated
grounds, a considerable distance from the Bay,
with large trees in front of it, has its walls now
washed by its waters.' The waters of the Ches-
apeake are also continually encroaching upon
the land. The lighthouse on Poplar Island was
built half a mile from the shore; but it was
ultimately, washed away by the eneroaching
waves. The same result is seen, on all the
water courses of the Chesapeake, whether upon
the Islands or upon the main. In some parts of
the world the sea is receding, and the land en-
croaching upon its ancient domain.
THE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION The CONNER
cidl says The State and Peninsular Exhibition
and Fair opened Wednesday, on the grounds of
the New Castle County Agricultural Society. The
display of stock and farm implements is rather
meagre, but the exhibition building is unusually
well filled. The household department is also
unusually well filled, and there is fine display
of bread, cakes, preserves, jellies, &c. and also
needle work, and fancy and plain sewing. The
display Of fruits and vegetables is better also
than usual. But the interest of the affair CEN
tres in the races, which have thus far been quite
spirited, and the grounds are crowded with spec
tators.
FIsHERMAN's LuGK.-"A wet foot and hun
CRY stomach" is said to be the usual reward of
the fisherman. But not so with our neghbor,
Simkins, who is as good at fishing as he is at
raising wheat or growing peaches. Simon, of
old, was scarcely more fortunate in gathering his
piscatory treasures into his net. The Fox Hole
is his Gennesaret. Sixteen and half dozen.
seventeen dozen, eighteen dozen, and twenty-five
dozen, of beautiful white perch, have been taken
by him, at different times, in succession, to say
nothing of rock and catfish. Only let the tide suit
him, and success is sure to crown his efforts.
ANOTHER RAIL RoAD WAR.-Not between Drew
and Vanderbilt, this time, but between our fell
low townsmen, Mr.. D. L. Dunning and Mr. Jas.
N. Wine. The competition in the sale of Rail
Road Tickets is SO great between them, that the
price of travel is likely to be considerably reduced
fact which will be gratifying to the travelling
public.
meeting is to be held this evening, at eight
O'Clock, at Walkers Hotel, for the purpose of Or
ganizing Horse Company, for the recovery of
stolen horses and the apprehension of the thieves
All persons favorable to the formation of such
company are expected to attend.
A Coop SALE.-Two of our peach growers,
Messrs. Z. r. and Richard r. Cochran, sold their
crops to VIM. H. Wanser, New York, last week.
for 80 cents per basket. Other orchards were Of
fered at the same price, but declined.
Twenty-eight young ladies have followed each
other in succession to the Hymenial altar, from
the establishment of lady in this town; yet she
herself although universal favorite, still walks
Tin maiden meditation fancy free."
The Peach Trade of Thomas Landing on the
Appoquinimink Creek, is immense, 220, 247 bas-
kets having been shipped from that place up to
the 18th inst.
Mr.. +. W. Lynch, who recently left this neigh
borhood for Fort Wayne, Indiana, is now at
Memphis, Tenn,
Right Rev Bishop Lay, of the Easton Diocese,
will hold divine service at Warwick, Nd to-mor-
row afternoon, at 81 o'clock
The Delaware Journal says: Puritanical Will
mington supports horseracing, and calls it an ag-
ricultural exhibition.
About this time, look out for showers, as the
almanacS say the Equinox approaches.