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Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Mr.. Joseph Harris, of West Virginia,
writes to the New York Farmers Club
that he has grown grape vines from the
leaves stripped from the vines and placed
in sand prepared for them. The buds and
roots started out from the stem of the leaf.
He takes the leaf from the vine by quick,
downward jerk, breaking it off close to the
vino. 1t remains in the sand about two
weeks, after which it is potted off and
grows rapidly.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

A New Hampshire editor, who has been
keeping record of big beets, announces
at last that "the beet that beat the beet
that beat the other beet is now beaten by
a beet that beats all the beets, whether the
original beet, the beet that beat the beet,
or the beet that beat the beet that beat the
other beet"
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

DRAwING.-A drawing master, worry
ing his pupil with contemptuous remarks
upon his lack of ability, ended by asking !:
"Now, sir, if you were going to draw
me, what part of me would you commence
with first p
The boy, with meaning look into the
masters face, answered very quietly
"Your neck, sir"
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

A bear attacked farmers cabin one
night, when the farmer got up in the loft,
leaving his wife and children to take care
of themselves. The wife seized the poker
and aimed a happy blow at Bruin. "Givc
it to him, Nancy" cried the valiant hus-
band. After Bruin was dead, he came
down from the loft, and exclaimed, "Nan-
cy, didn't we fix him."
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Mr.. Dalton, of England, by careful ex-
pertinent has shown that where there is a
mellow soil three feet under any crop, it
can defy the weather and come to maturity
without drop of rain after the LIST Of
June. This shows that successful tillage
in arid plains depends wholly on deep
plcwing.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Why is it that there are more young
men vending their way homewards at a
late hour on Sunday night than on any
other? Whose meeting" keeps in so late?
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

A well-known physician used to say
that roast beef, serenity of mind, coldwa-
ter baths, and an amiable wife, would
make almost any man healthy, wealthy,
and wise.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

"That's very singular" said a young
lady to gentleman who had just kissed
her. "Oh! well, my dear miss" was the
reply, II will soon make it plural; and
the villain did.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17
PEACHES I!

VNHE subscriber has made arrangements to buy
J. PEACHES at the Mddletown Station. dur
ing the season, and will furnish Baskets for ship
ing of same, thus saving the Growers who have
no Baskets the expense of purchasing at present
high prices. Give him call before disposng of
your fruit elsewhere. E. 7. EVANS,
Agent for W. II. Wauser,
June 26-f Of New York.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Domestic magazines Wives who blow
up their husbands.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Some hearts like evening primroses,
open more beautifully in the shadows of
life.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

What is husbands promise about Civ
ing up tobacco apt to end in? Smoke.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

The Lynn Reporter wants to know if
the Coliseum is Boston's great bawl-room.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

How to make clean sweep-wash him
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17
BOQUET BASE, and
THE BRILLIANT.

Orders will be received and promptly
filled for any kind of Stove that may be
desired.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-17

Prompt attention to business, moderate
prices, competent workmen, and deter
fnination to please, may at all times be ex-
pected by those who may favor him with
their Gu tom.
May lily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10
Now Ready:

Now Ready:
DEAR CULTURE FOR PROFIT.
NEW BOOK on THE PEAR.
An Illustrated work, entitled
PEAR CULTURE FOR PROFIT"
By p. T.. QUINN
spseis Horticultural for years suee.ful grower OF Pears
''"aei The subject simply and thoroughly treated under tb.
slowrg beads:
VARIETIES;
ASPECT;
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL,
DISTANCE APART
SELECTING TREES;
DwARPs AND STANDARDS,
TIMB OF PLAETINGi
PLAHTIHGt
DIGGING TREES PROM THE NURSERY ROW AND PACKING,
VARIETIES TO PLANT
PRUNING;
hAEURIEa AND MULcHINo:
GATHERING PRUIT,
MARKETING PEARS,
PROFITS OF PEAR CULTURE
PROPAGATIoH-BUDDISG AND GRAPHING
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
ORCHARD RECORD.
THIS WOrf win be found complete practical manual for Ii. Pear
srsxsr, whether for pleasure profit
Oas yolame, handsomely bound Price Sent h.. b.
mall or rteeip. Of pneS . THR TRIBuSH E.vy.,l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10
Atb Civilizations.

A MEXICAN HOTO-LITHOGRAPHIC co. IS
"a OsFlCE Lac been removed TO No 40 Fuon.st. n Y
THE NEW-YORK CITIZEN
II - AND ROUND TABLE
PUBLISHED SATURDAY.
MR. BELMONT AND THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
COMMITTEE
THE WORLUS BETRAYAL GOVERNOR SEYMOUR
fan AMI explanation Of that Rothsbd 10 the
background With poGt Of Eight Millions great
BeHdoeIs Of Europe destroy the hopes Of the
POLITICS, FUS. LITERATURE, AND SPORTING NEWS,
THE CITIZEN.
No. % Beekmsnst
FESTIVAL WALTZ ("Wine, Women and
Ssng!l Ssas. 5e Sounds from the Vienna Woods" Waltz
tor four bands. Sl Qm yve Gaop." four bands 81 IS
BITSoN Co, MUSIC PUBLISHERS. No. III Broadway n T.
WAGES TABLES-FrOm hour to 60 hours.
w and from day TO weeks at 81 to S37 per l2no 30 Do
ball begd SOC cloth 7j tuck Sent BY nail The supplied
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Qrintins.


WIN. EVERDELL. SONS, No 104 Fulton. ST
w STEAM JOB PRINTERS and LABEL MANUFACTURE
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MtNital.

lltplfdl.
SOME FOLKS
SLEEP
NIGHTS
without u,ur noDDs NBRvNE splendid invgorstor nbs To-
ali Summer Complaints For sale by all Drsggs Price 81
vE'IIE PATENT ANTI-RHEUMATIC WAD-
DISG-ARer the plan Of Abs Kern d.he the celebrated Ar
the miraculous Of euing the mOsI olnh
sickness q a surprising short time.
uronsA
absorption and separation restoring completely 80 health
Sold BY druggists everywhere. . . ,,,.~,
Wholesale depot. Ma. 80 Broadvty
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RVING INSTITUTE, Tarrytown, N. "a
S'r CIsalin anil to D. .. ROWE. n 4. Pu,,lSI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10

CTEAM TO ANTWERP, calling at SOUTH-
~ AhPTOE.-lEhAN LINE-CITY or LIMERICK Oct s.
join O. DALI Assbt No. Is Broadway, EsW.Y York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10

- No s9 West Forty Geoonds tssyolT FArk kcpt H.
Three departments KndergAr.n ntermedate Classical Bo under
charge Rev LOCKE 0iTs Mss 81 PROSE pdncUal each
AAssted W sdeslt teaeben Apply al school
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SaIts bp dutti0n.
Situatious UIantto- -9tmalss.

GERMAN FEMALE SERVANTS constant
" 10 be fouad at Mrs HILDS GERMAN INSTITUTE III E'eI
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sATIOR HATS Eg Children; TRAVELLING HATS for Ladies'
FEATIBRS RIBBONS, a0d MATERIALS L. BlsSSs MlLLiE
cry No 500 Broadway. cOr5er Of Nluetseuth'st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10

We have received Pant XIX. of the American
edition Of Dr. WILLIAM SMITHS Dictionary Of he B6le,
extending TO the word "Olive" Hurd d Houghtou) ;
A Guide Book Of Florida and he South, by DANIEL G.
BRISToN NJ d. philadelphia: George Maclean); History
Of tie Kings and queens Of England in doggerel
New-York: William T. smithson); The American Joe
Miller a. b. Peterson Brothers,; Ruby Grays Strategy
the latest novel from the untirng pen Of Mrs ANN 8.
sTErITNs CThe Samel; and Bestandee der EngliSchCn
AasprGe3e elements of English Pronunciation by JOHN
J.. APPLETON mo mprint.
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gors,s, 6auiasts, &t,

GOOD, Gentle HORSE and CARRIAGE
" WANTED take payment In ans, os
PLOT OF GROUND Teutbave Inquire for particulars. Of J.
ROMANO BROWN, No 1919 BreSiwsy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-10

PART T.
Woman in the Nineteenth Century
PART H.
hglauron and Laurie.
Wrongs and Duties Of American
Women.
George Sand.
COnBuelo. 49,,
Saud.
Caroline.
EverGroving Lives
Household NoblenesG.
"GlumdRlcliicheS"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21
Seaford.



Mr.. Nathaniel Horsey, is the oldest living ner-
chant in this section of the country. He COM
mcnced business on his farm at Horsey's cross
roads, miles from Seaford, 3S years ago h.
extreme neatncss with which he kept his store
and farm was the theme of all praise. No pnius
or labor was spared to keep every thing in pros
per order. HIS farm-houses and dwellings and
all the surroundings under his magic touch were
made the loveiest spot In the county. Buying
largely in grain and produce there was no mar
KIT so near as Seaford Tor Its delivery whence by
cheap water transportation produce was shipped
by vessel to Baltimore and Philadelphia. To ac-
commodate his large business he established
store In Seaford and gradually became the owner
Of the greater portion of the wharf property,
granaries. &C., and also other valuable real cs-
tate, beside controlling an immense business.
Some ten years since being convinced that the
town would, on account of the railroad facilities
and It's natural advantages, some day become
large and Important place, he launched out into
extensive improvements, building first one of the
largest and best store-houses 10 the county. As
soon as completed and heavily stocked with all
kinds oil goods, he turned his attention to his
farm, removing all the old dwellings and build
ing one OF the best farm houses in the neighbour
hood, which with Its beautiful surroundings he
calls the Mansion Farm. Al the same time re-
moving the old store and building new one to
correspond with the improvements of the age.
equal IN style aud finish. Though not quite SO large
as the one In Seaford.
Mr.. Horsey soon after became largely involved
by heavy Endorsements, losses on grain, &C., and
after struggling hard for many years to relieve
himself from embarrassment Is now compelled in
his old age to give up all his property. The whole
Of the properly, including his other farms, and
all his town property in Seaford consisting Of
dwellings, store-house, wharves, and some thirty
choice town lots, many on the principal business
streets, will be positively sold by the late Sheriff.
at SeafOrd. on the both of January 1860
Such sale rarely occurs in life time.
NArrtrnuu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

George Read Riddle, deceased. Each candidate
received seven votes, and ------- received ono
vote.
Bills passed third reading.-To authorize the
Clerk Of the Peace Of Kent county to procure
new seal To incorporate the Shields Library
Notices given.---By Mr.. Gooding, to incorporate
the Masonic Hall Company to Incorporate the
kiamensi Woollen Company.
By Mr. Russell, TO incorporate Diamond State
Council, No. Q, Brotherhood Of the Union, of
Milford.
By Mr.. Goodiug, to authorize the Recorder Of
Deeds, of New Castle, to copy Index.
HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr.. Robinson the House pro-
ceeded TO the election OF U. 3. Senators.
Mr.. Dean nominated Thomas f. Biyard for
the full term and Mr. Robinson nominated James
A. Bayard for the unexpired term Of George
Read Riddle deceased, each OF the candidates re-
ceiving tweniy-onc votes were unanimously cleo
ted.
Bills passed third reading.-To change the
course OF public road leading from Dover TO
Hazletyille; to incorporate Lafayette Lodge
No. 2 X. OFF,; to incorporate Washington Ledge
No. X. of r.; to vest In Slna Chase, colorcd the
right to hold and possess certain personal proper
ty Of William II. Bewlcy, colorsd, deceased to
amend chapter 1903 Of the revised statistics res-
tive to writs Of Attachment.
By DR.. Brown, an amendment to the act cnti-
tied an act TO limit the city debt Of Wilmington I;
allowing the city authorities to borrow $25, 600
for school purposes, read third time and passed
the House-yeas 20, nays none.
To divorce Christian Hershman and Charlotte
Freshman. Also Senate bills to divorce Charles
Kaiser and Kary Kaiser. Yeas 10, nays 8. Also
Senate bill to divorce Richard I. Sawdon and
Mary A. Sawdon. Yeas IA, nays7.
Second reading -
To amend chapter CT of the Revised Code to
incorporate the Edge Moor Iron Company; to
renew the charter of the st. Georges and Apo
qninimink Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, and to divorce jones B. Riggs and Laura
Z. Riggs.
FIRST redding:-
By Mr.. Cloud, Senate bill 10 incorporate the
Rive Front Railroad Company.
Notices giren =
By MIR. Meredith, an act to amend section Of
chapter II, of the Revised Code relative to gen.
eral assessments, changing the time from eight
to four years.
Mr. Mitchell introduced bill to repeal so much
of section LIST, chapter SO, OF the Revised Code,
as makes II Illegal to contract for higher rate of
inter est than per cent.
The bill was read the first time when Mr.. b.
con made motion to indefinitely postpone the
further consideration Of the BILL and upon that
motion demanded the yeas and nays, SIS follows:
Yeas-Messrs Bacon, Cloud Conway, Hamm,
Houston, Matthews, Rcynolds-7.
Nays-Messrs. Brady, Brown, Deakyne, Dean,
Marvel, Meredith, Mitchell, Robinson, Silver,
romlinson, Vandegrift, Walcott and Mr.. Speaker
Ia.
On motion of Mr.. Meredith the bill was referred
to a special committee, consisting of Messrs.
Mitchell, Houston and Deakyne.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21
OUR NEIGHBORS.
TALBOT COUNTY.

The quarterly meeting Of the Easton Circuit
In the NJ. E. Church, will be held at 81. Michaels
on the 23d and 24th of January.
--Loring Tozier, a native Of Maine, who has
taught school in Qveen Anne's and Talbot coun
ties for Il number OF years died at Lewstown, in
the last named county on Tuesday Of last week.
The St. Michael's Comet is generally quite
late In reaching us.
During Christmas week a new tenement
house on the farm Of Edward Convey, in Church
Neck, occupied by colored man, was burned.
The furniture OF the occupant was destroyed.
The oxen stolen from Mr.. G. W. Bowde, of
Trappe district, were found In Baltimore by De-
tectiye Pointer, aud returned to their owner. The
two negro men who stole them have fled from
the county.
"A stage horse valued at $500, belonging to
Smith g. Ford, died recently of some disease.
james II. McNeal, Esq, prominent citizen
Of Talbot, died recently at his residence, "Dar-
lington Park, near Easton,
"A protracted meeting is in progress at the NJ.
P. Church in Easton.
The Easton Circulating Library is being i'm
proved.
Rev. Mr.. Hcpchey Of the Catholic Church 10
Easton is delivering lectures on the True Church.
The following persons have been chosen Di-
rcctors oil the Easton National Bank Col. Saml
Hambleton, DIR. l. d. Adkins, PIERRE Groome, Col
VIM. r. Hughlctt,J. II Harrison, NJ. NJ. Dawson
=
CECIL COUNTY.
The quarterly council of the o. U. A. NJ, in
the State of Maryland, was held at Elkton on the
10th inst.
--Chas. Murphey, of the Fourth District, had
80 sheep killed by dogs one night last week.
Capt john s. Christie, Of Rowlandsville, who
served in the sth Md. Reg. during the war, and
was the proprietor of extensive flour mills at
Rowlandsville, died on the 18th inst.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The trial of George Bailey, onesof the crew
of the Brave" commenced on Tuesday 18th
inst. Court commenced the day before.
II. II. Majors s. Bro, of Pennsylvania have
bought the Clifton farm containing 200 acres, of
Chas. T. Marshall for 100000. The Herald says |:
'This is one of the prettiest situation on the Ma
nokin, and though somewhat neglected in the
last few years, 1t is susceptible of the highest i'm
provements."
WORCESTER COUNTY.
Bishop Scott, of the ME-. Church, will preach
In Newtown on Friday evening, January 22nd.
The Record, in language more ftrcible than
polite, denies the truth of report circulated by
lis enemies to the effect that it about TO sus-
pend publication
On the 2nd instant, large whale, dead. but
Ire perfect state of preservation, was found on
tiih beach near Berlin. The discoveries of the
Ms cut It up and converted 1t into oil. II was
As Get IN length.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

We gather the following items from the Smyr-
ma Times.
Smyrna has gas again, but the people seem
slow to resume its usc
On Saturday night, 9th inst, VIM. Green.
son Of Elijah Greeu, living near Smyrna, was at
tackled by Joseph b. FAIRIES and Jas. D0noho, In
front of the Odd Fellows Hail. He drew his pis-
to and discharged il, the ball taking effect in the
thigh of Donoho The attacking parties at once
On Monday young Green (tle parties are iads)
entered complaint before Squire Mariner against
FAIRIES and Others, stating that they had moiested
him on several occasions and he was constantly
under threats from them. FAIRIES was held to bail
in $500 to keep the peace and put in an appear
ance at court. DOnOho was unable to appear.
The affair grew out of deg fight.
The tightness OF the money market has caused
great falling off In the number of literary PIT
pels subscribed tor ut smyrna
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

RESOLUTIONS or THE SUSSEX County BAR
Al a meeting of the Bar of Sussex county, held
on Friday, the 9Th day Of january, A. o., 1869,
Hon. Edward Wootten WINS called to the Chair,
and Edwin R. Paynter elected Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were stated to be to
do honor to the memory Of Hon. Martin W.
Bates, who died at his residence In Dover, on the
1st instant.
On motion II was resolved that a committee Of
three be appointed by the Chair to prepare reso-
lutions for the meeting. Hons. G. s. Layton,
John X. McFee and Jacob Moore were appointed
said committee.
The Committee, through Its Chairman, reported
the following resolutions, which upon motion
were unanimously adopted -
1. Resoived, That the members of this Bar
have heard with sincere regret of the dccease of
our respected fellow citizen, the Honorable Mar
tin ". Bates the senior member of the Bar of
this State, who died at his residence in Dover, on
the 1st day Of this month.
0. Resolped, That our departed friend, who,
whilst living, was distinguished by his eminent
abilities as a lawyer, and usefulness as MEM
Der Of society, has left 1.-THE SAVIOUR Of good
NAME" as on upright, honorable and honest
man that his kindness and charities endeared
him TO the poor, who In his decease have lost a
benevolent. sympathizing friend; that his uni
form, consistent life as member of the church
and protesting Christian give his surviving friends
and relatives the comforting assurance that be
has been called from state of suffering " :" an
fadeth not away
8. Resoired, That whilst we would not inter-
NEEDLE with the sorrows Of the relatives Of ths
deceased, we most respectfully tender to them
our sincere coincidence and sympathy in this their
great bereavement.
4. fesoired, That as a mark OF respect for the
deceased we will wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days.
8. Resoired, That Hon. G. s. Layton be, and
he is hereby appointed and requested 10 present
these resolutions to the Honorable The Court of
Chancery and Orphans Court and the Superior
Court of this county, at their respective sessions
now next following, and to the Court Of Errors
and Appeals of this State at the next June term
thereof; and request that. the sainc may be en-
tered upon the records of said Courts respectively
6. Resoiped, That these proceedings be pub
lishcd in the newspapers Of this State
Z. Resotced, That the Secretary OF this meeting
forward copy of these resolutions to the family
of the deceased.
After the adoption Of the resolutions appro-
PIRATE addresses were delivered by the Chairman,
Hon. @. 8. Layton, John Il. McFee and Jacob
Moore. On motion adjourned.
EDWARD WOOTTEN, Chairman.
EDWIN r. PAYNTEK. Secretary.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21
Marriagfs.

R0Ss-LARZELERE-On Tuesday, January 10.
1869, at the M. Il. Parsonage, New Castle. 6y The
Rev. l.. Dobson, Mr.. John Ross OF The Cherokee
Nation, Indian Territory, to Miss Carrie e. La,-
aclere, of New Castle, Del.
GATE--ln the N. II. Cnnrct l.,
Georgetown, Del, on Thursday the IAN inst. y
Rev. D. Dodd Mr.. Adam X. Slemm n, VI Norris
tswn, Pa, and Miss Josephine Wingae, VI q, OF. C.
town.
uRTON-CAMPBELL.-O the 18th In t.. Al tie
c-dence Of the brides mother In the prpseice o,
the Mayer, by Friends Ceremony. Charles Burton,
Dr. to Lydia L. Campbell, both ~ this city
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21


Paris has now sixty nine political jour
nails.
"A southern paper calls for stop to be
put "to the foolish practice of shooting one
another, so prevalent at the South"
The debts of Miss Menken, between
five and six thousand francs, were paid by
the Society of French Dramaiists.
The letter-caTiers of the Newark p. o.
are learning to use velocipedes for the delv-
cry of letters.
Memphis has not had enough to eat for
many years, and ascribes its slow growth to
this fact.
The Ward Brothers have challenged the
st. John crew, by whom they were beaten
at Springfield last year in the four-oarcd race
for the championship of America.
Hop farmers in Wisconsin who have
abandoned the crop now wish 10 get the
valuation of their land, which had run up
to an absurd figure, reduced to the old STAN
dard.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

DELIcIousLY MEDIoIsAL.-This is the univer.
sal verdict pronounced upon Plantation Bitter,
by all who have tried them. The wei. known
hea,lth-promoting ingredients from which they
are made. and theirinvaluabe merits ms u remedy
and the preventive qualities against disc SOS ari
sing from climatic changes, minsn,atic Influences
aud imperfect secretions, are widely Known
and 30 honorably endorsed, thnt we trust no one
will forget the advantages of their use.
MAGNoAIA WATER.-Superior 10 the best i'm
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the
WV
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

WHY So2-Col. James W. Wall, Ex-U 8. Sem
ator from New Jersey and one ofthe most prom
inent Democrats in the country a gentleman
Of ,culture and ability !; lectured in Institute
Hall, some weeks ago. The audience was quite
small, and though Mr.. Wall charged but 800 for
his services, the nett loss to the institute, by the
lecture was some forty or fifty dollars.
Since then, "Nasby," known to be one of the
most radical political writer's, from Republican
in the country, lectured to q crowd
ed house. He received s125, yet the nett profit
to the Institute by his lecture was about the same
lost on Mr. Wallis.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

We gather the following items from the Mid
detown 7rdnscrpt:-
Rev. John Moore, Of Philadephia. editor of
the American fuaydids, lectured in Good Tenn
plars Hall last week =. There was one million
pounds more Of grain shipped from Middetown
Station ia The month of December. 1868, than IL
the month Of December, 1867 Reduced to bush
els his would amount to l66662s -. The week
Of ,,rnyer was partially observed in the town..
William Osborn Thompson, little child about
MAE months of age, aon of Mr.. Hugh Thompson,
OF Bohemia Manor, wus scaldUd to death on the
4th instant, by the upsettng of Kettle Of boiling
water from the top Of an unsteady stove.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-01-21

ATTEMPTED OUTRAeE.-A colored man named
Henry Lockwood was lodged in Georgetown Jail
on Monday OF last week, charged with an at
tempt to commit a rape on the person of a white
woman named Elizabeth A. Gum on Friday jan
unry oth: BON parties live near Dagsb0ro. The
caught her and carried her into her house, but
did not succeed his purpose. On the following
Wednesday night the house in which this woman
lived was burned, whether accidentally or by de-
sign is not stated. The woman Ia said to be re-
specially connected but to bear abad character.