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Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26
The Organ slave.Trode.

Educated people, if there be any, who do
not loathe the street-organ nuisance for its
own sake Says tho London, Orchestral, may
yet join bands with its opponents for the
sake of those interesting and amiable be-
lngS, the oTgan-grinders. Both classes
ought therefore to sympathze with the OBJ
ject Of General Menabrea's bill in the Ital-
IAN Senate for the abolition of the slave
trade in Italian boys. The system on which
these Italian street musicians have existed
is one of the greatest hardshipto themselves.
In encouraging it, weakly humane people
have really inflicted cruelty upon the horde
OF grinders, hurdy-gurdy players, violinists,
and prOprietors OF white mice, who infest
our streets. Actually they have placed a
premium ON the odious traffic in children
which has gone on for number of years in
Italy; which liourished mostly in the cor
rupt principalities swept away by the unfit
cation Of Italy; and which continues to
flourish in the states of the Church.
These unfortunate boys and girls-the ma
tority are boys-are sold in large numbers
TO spectators ON the weak bencVolenco and
musical Ignorance of the foolish multitude
in England and france. They are literally
sold for consideration, the parents pocket
ing the money and making over their of
spring to the Spectators, who forthwith
snip Them for the Paris London, Marseilles
and Dubltnmarkcts, where they are trained
in their respective departments of playing
singing, begging, and thieving-sometimes
all in a breath. What can they do but re.
sort to theft, when the earnings of the day
are small and beating awaits them on
their return with empty pockets to the crue
The inquiries of the italian government
carried out through their consuls abroad. re
suit IN an array of terrible statistics. Three
hundred children in Paris alone are in bond
age to some sixty pddroni, who demand
| liked sum out of their days earnings ant
obtain IL under the most brutal ill usage
In London as great q number OF childreI
infcst the streets, besides those who have
grown up in the service. Most of them arr
Systematically ill clothed, to excite thu
compassion OF the ignorant; some are even
manned with the Same object. At length
however, the energy of the Italian govern
ment has been aroused.
Urged by the representations of Coun
Arrlvabere. and other statesmen who hat
reason to blush for tho credit OF their coun
trys government abroad in permitting 81
hateful atraflic, the Senate are about TO con
slider General Menabrea's bill which rem
ders illegal the emigration of minors win
nave been purchased from their PARENTS
FINES rising from $50 and imprisoned for no
less than three months, await all engaged
IN such practices. The effort deserves tn
iull sympathy of all classes-even of thos
who, having neither ear for music nor antip
athy TO dismal noises, lavish their charit
on these white slaves, and thus foster
shameful commerce.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26


championship" widow lady, aged III, who
has over 1000 descendants living.
.......A travellers summary of Texas: "The
best woman and the meanest men, more
sickness and less health, more corn bread
and less corn. more negroes and less labor,
more pretty ladies with little feet and no
ankles to match, than any State i'll the
Union"
......At Nashville, on Tuesday, Attorney
General Tuthill called at the office of Mr..
Grisham, editor of O new political journal,
and fired revolver at Grisham. The latter
escaped injury, and seizing Tuthill bert him
severely. The ARRAY resulted from an artl-
Gle in Griscam's paper.
......Joseph Evans and Boyed Williams, in
mates of the National Soldiers Home at
Dayton, Ohio, were engaged ON Saturday
morning in cleaning out their quarters in
the barracks, when Evans stealthly APP
preached Williams and dealt him three muir
derous blow on the head with n hatchet, in
flicting wounds which caused his death in
few minutes.
:. Velocipedes or Bicycles, according
to the report of the English Postmaster
General, are extensively used by the let
ter-carriers in Wales. The clerks in the
public offices in London, it is reported,
use bicycles to go to and return from
their business
......A printer who employed a number
oil female compoSitorS, lately inquired
of friend if he had 'any daughters who
his acquaintancehe replied, "No, but
have a wife who would make an excel
lent devil"
Fifteen hundred busels of strawber-
ries were shipped at Golden, Me-, one
day last week for the Chicago market.
Strawberry pickers are in demand in
that section-the wages being three cents
per quart. A good hand can pick one
hundred quarts per day.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

years; and that all the boys that are large
enough to swim or paddle a canoe are
engaged in these sports instead of at
tending Sabbath School. This ought
not 10 be, and we hope in the future the
good people of Leipsic will see to it that
these boys are taught to respect the Sab
bath day and keep it holy The Good
Book says. "train up child in the way
in which he should go, and when he is
old lie will not depart from it." IT
parents would have their children make
good and useful citizens, they should
early lead their feet into the right path.
A day is coming in which God will hold
every parent to strict account for the
manner in which they have performed
their duties to those entrusted to theii
care. AS general thing boys who have
no respect for Gods day, on who make q
practice of Decorating it, make but poor
citizens, and in nine cases out of ten
turn out criminals, who end their days
in the lowest haunts of vice, in peniten
tialies or OF the gallows.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

LErPsIc.-Tlis ancient town is walk
ing up from its long sleep, and gives
signs of improvement. A Town Hall
and Episcopal church are to be built
during the year. A new street has been
laid out and opened through the centre
of the town called Chestnut street. a
sluire is being put in one branch of the
creek thirty feet long by ten feet wide,
TO reclaim the low lands. The Lovy
court appropriated five hundred dollars
towards this necessary improvement
The order of Coed Templars is in a
flourishing condition and has been the
means OF greatly improving the morals
OF the town. Leipsic bids fair tn be Il
large and important town in a short
time.
Since writing the above we have re
ceived commitment IN from a cores
pondent of lie HERALD, who does not
speak very favorahly of the toys in this
town. lie says the greater part of the
liquor drank III Leipsic, is by the boys,
and that very little attention is paid tn
the Sunday School-less now than there
has been al amy time for the past ten
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

Moss AGATEs are very plentiful along
the line OF the Union Pacific Railroad,
but are found in the greatest abundance
in the vicinity of Church Buttes and
Granger, $50 miles west of Omaha. The
beds are fifty yards wide and one nun
dred long, and from one to two miles
apart. The agates are discovered be-
tween and under large smooth black
pebbles, resembling coble stones. Be
sides the two spots mentioned, agates
are found at Cheyenne and Sweotwater,
are in color brown, light blue and light
yellow. Some of the moss agates, it is
stated, are covered with exact limitations
of pine trees, vines, cedar forests, hedges,
trains of cars, stars, and figures of every
Imaginable shape. The hunt after them
is said 10 be more exciting than chasing
the buffalo over the prairies, or fishing
for trout.-I'htta. Ledger.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

SAD DEATH-Kittedb By Lightning.--On
Friday evening, Mr.. Daniel Miley, re-
siding about half a mile from Gear
spring, ON the road leading to the -Four
Locks, was instantly killed by stroke
of lightning. About 5 O'Clock on that
evening a cloud passed over Mr.. MS
residence, heavily charged with cleo
tricity, and as he approached a door to
look out at some hands at work in a
field not far OFF, with the remark that
they would get wet if they did not re-
tire, he received the fatal stroke, fell to
the f Dor, and with gasp or Two ex-
pired. A boy by his side was knocked
down, but, strange as it may seem, was
not seriously injured. No traces of the
lightning were visible in the room or
upon the furniture, having apparently
passed into one door and out of another
ON the opposite side of the room, follow
ing, as is supposed, strong current of
air which was rushing through.-Ha-
gerStolcu (l[d.) Herald.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

FINE STRAwBERRIEs.-N y. Under
wood, residing near Kenton, this week
presented us with three boxes of the
Ii rgest and sweetest Strawberries we
have Lad this season. They were of the
Jucunda variety and we do not belive
they could be eXcellel either for size or
flavor We do not think our mouth
small, but found ST me OF these strawber-
ries more than we could manage at one
mouthtul. Several we had three bites
at before we demolished them. We are
sorry we did not measure the largest.
These berries brought so cents box
last week in New York. Mr.. Under
wood Will have few plants for sale.
Those in want of good plants should
send in their orders soon.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26
TO CONSUMPTIYES.

headvertlserhavingb been restored TO health
in few weeks, by u very simple remedy, af-
ter having suffered several years with a Sc
we're lung affection, of that dread disease
Consumption-is anxious to make known to
his fellow-sufferers the means OF cure.
To all who desire 1t, he will send copy. OF
the prescription used-free of charge.-wlih
the directions for preparing and using tho
same, which they will find SURE CURE FOR
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, etc.
The object of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and
spread Information which he conceiYes to be
Invaluable; and he hopes every sufferer VIII
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing,
and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address Rev. Edward a. wilson,
williamsburg, Kings County, N. \.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

...... a band ofrnffiansr armed with sticks
and clubs, went intoa colored church at
Liberty Hill, Hawkins county, East
Tennessee, on Sundpy, June g. fi6uYish
ed their shelalahs above their heads,
made grimaces, and laughed Immode-
r'tely at the colored preacher in the
midst of his pious devotions, and other
wise disturbed the peace and dignity OF
the congregation. When tho eervices
had been concluded aud the audience
dismissed, and the preacher, who had
remained behind, was about to leave the
church, he was seized and taken into
the woods, robbed of all his money, strip
ped and, whipped, and the flesh of his
arms and back torn with an iron book.
Afer perpetrating these horrible soytures
the robbers warned the preacher that il
he did not leave that section OF country
they would kill him.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

The wife of Hezelliah Greenlee, of Mason
county, West Virginia, was instantly killed,
cumstances In company with her husband
she was returning home by a near path
through the woods from a neighbours where
day. They were walking hand-in-had, not
dreaming, when dead tree they had just
passed suddenly fell brushing the shoulder
of Mr.. Greenlee and striking his wife OH the
top of her head, crushing her to the earth in
one solid mass, breaking every bone in her
body, so that her remains could not be re-
cognized as those of a human being. Strange
to say, Mr.. Greenlee was not injured i'll the
least further than being stunned for few
moments. The eve-tree, which was rotten
at the roots, gave way from its weight. Mrs
G. had been married O little less than six
weeks.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

FREDERICK S. JAMESON, of Columbus,
Ohio, recently paid court to young
lady who resided ten miles east of the
city, and they were engaged To be ma, =
ried. On Sunday last he visited her and
found that she was dying of consump-
ton. lie returned, and undertook IL
drown his sorrow in strong drink. On
she was dying. On his return Ii me
that night he procured quantity OF
laudannm and swallowed it, and then
told his mother that the young lady was
dying, and that he was not going to sur
vive her. lie died the next morning,
and word was brought TO the city the
same day that she too was dead. Y
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

THE CROPS IN NEW ENGLAND.-It is
stated that in New England the pros
poets for grass, grain and orchard fruits
have not been better than now for many
years. The planting is over and the
corn is in the ground earlier this year,
as the wet weather prevented planting
i'll May and early in June last year. The
orchards give abundant evidence of a
large yield of apples. The farmers are
giving greater attention to cattle and
horses, as they find that good working
oqen and good cows pay good peofit-
an outlay of SO to $50 yielding from $75
to $500 and $500 in four years in breeding
of horses and cattle.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

GigIT TT B-ICn rTTrfTT II 1tffy 1l1IU JcSff G1fTs
panneled ON Thursday morning, and the
cases in both were on trial, when they
adjourned for dinner. After dinner tile
Circuit Court met again, promptly at 2
o'clock, and the Common Pleas soon al
terward. 1t was noticed by one of the
lawyers in the latter thatthe Jury looked
rather larger than usual and upon count
ing them he found a bakers dozen OF
jurymcn in the box, instead of the even
twelve. Mentioning the matter TO Judge
Blair, his Honor also counted, and he
also made the number thirteen.
Thinking he discovered the extra juror
in the person of an honest and intelii-
gent appearing gentleman who had come
in as though quite at home, hung up his
hat, leaned his cane in the corner, and
composed himself comfortably in his
chair, the court iutimated to him that he
did not belong there. The g ntl-man
thought there was no mistake; lie had
been sworn as q juror in the case that
morning. So positive was he that every
thing was right. that a suspicion crossed
the minds of some of the attorneys, and,
possibly, of his Honor, also, that they
may have been trying the case, thus far,
with thirteen instead of twelve jurors.
In the meantime, the jury III the Cir
cult Court room was noticed to. be one
"short," and, after waiting few mo-
ments, the bailiil was sent in search of
the missing man. Going to the door, he
looked up the street and down, but
could see him nowhere. At length, not
knowing where else to look, he pulled
open the door of the Common Peas
room and looked inside. just at this
moment our juror had begun to doubt a
little whether he wis right, looked
searchingly into the face of Judge Blair,
and noticed that while he was equally as
pleasant looking as that OF the Judge he
had sat before in the morning, still il was
not exactly the same. Then, looking behind
him, lie saw a window where there was a
blank wall before dinner; he was convinced
of his error. Looking at his Honor with u
most comical expression of countenance, he
said:
swell, believe am in the wrong box,
sitter all I" and seizing his hat and cane, he
took as straight line, and made as quick
time, rs possible toward the door, while the
walls fairly shook with the laughter of those
who had witnessed the affair. When the
missing juror turned up in the Circuit Court,
and the mistake was explained, there was
another roar of laughter.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26
The Union Debt.

National debt is s6S,05 Re god. that of Great
Britain is Sl26,75, and that of Holland Sl0G,35;
while France and Spain average more than
$50 Of debt for each inhabitant; we pay
Great Britain which pays Si,53 to our 1901
In annual expenditure, however seven coufi-
tries of Europe exceed us, namely, Holland,
Spain and Austria. Our expenditure is 81,
Is per head in gold, while that of Franco is
$O.43, and that of Great Britain Sll ,3lM This
is estimating our population ut SS,O00,009.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

......No President has ever moved so quiet
ly about the country as General Grant does.
His antipathy to receptions and speech ma
king is so we'll known that his time is not
himself. They contrived in Boston to eX-
tort half hundred words from him on
Wednesday, but farther attempts upon him
were useless, and he left the banquet hall
and fled to Groton, where he could smoke
his cigar quietly with Secretary Boutwell,
GRANTS example will be productive of good
If it leads other persons in official life to keer
silence. The evil of the day is "gab.''
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

81 Councilmen, is Republican, except
ing 8, possibly 4, Aldermen who have
their I'd year yet to serve; and the
whole responsibility is courageously
and hopefully accepted.
THE NATIONAL DIVISION SONS
Of Temperance, which concluded
their 25th annual session on Saturday,
have given new impulse to the tenn
perance movement here. and besides,
have had personally, by their own
acknowledgements, "a good time" The
Grand Division had them in charge.
]. EVANS.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

Ice CREAM Mr.. George Risley of our
town has commenced the manufacture
of ice cream at his establishment, orpo-
site the Depot, where will be found at
all times crtams of different flavors
lemonade, confectionaries, pics, cakes,
oysters, &c. BY his pleasing and agree
able manners, and his strict attention IL
business, George has won many friends
and host of customers. May his bus
mess steadily increase, is the wish of all
MholSnow him.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

WYOMING SEMINARY.--The anniversary of
the Philomathean Literary Society, Wyom-
Thursday evening, July Sth. Their program
me indicates more than an ordinary literary
and musical entertainment. This institu-
ton is in prosperous condition, and is one
Of the best on the peninsula. Professors Ea-
ton and Grumbling are deservedly popular
teachers, and have won their way into the
session of this institution will begin Oh the
nth of September.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

AT last dispatches have come through the
Allied and laraguayan lines from our lost
Minister. This good fortune we owe not to
the Offices of our accredited agents in Brazil
or Uruguay, but it seems to an adventurous
Englishman. The Allies even yet are dis
tant from victory. and cannot enter upon
operations till July. To the several enter
pt,ises tately ISporteu OF tonez tne Eniopean
steamer of the Allies. Most of the recent
undertakings ofthe Dictator bear the STAMP
Of ,vigor, and, to some extent, success. The
Allies, unless ably led By their new com.
nlander, the Count Flu, have as clear q
chance Of failure as the desperate tyrant
they seek to overcomc,-N. y. Tribune.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

.....There is re, ort from Germany of a
so-called scientific experiment which
was cruel. DIR. Won Trautvetter, of
Berlin, curious to know the effect on the
human intestines of certain injections,
experimental on young woman who
was supposed to be dying of consump.
tion, and actually subjected the helpless
creature 10 an experiment which in1lict-
Ell terrible torture. She died an hour
afterwards, and the surgeon then was
able to satisfy himself by poSt-mortem
examination of the effect lie had pro-
dured; and the cause is reported Us a
matter OF scientific interest in the Prus-
sian medical Journals.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

MD. 81 DEL. RAILRoAD.-Iu late is
sue.of our paper we made some remarks
in reference TO this road that has caused
the editor of the, EaSton Star TO open his
batteries upon MS.
We have not room in or paper this
week, or the time TO reply to this attack.
As we have been to head quarters and
learned all about the Railroad difficulty
we shall next week give u full account
of the whole affair,
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

tHSJ uhiui icu Ohtil Oiu ltdBy una tliS DlDtt
struck up the inspiring strains of "Hail Col
umb4a." The eX-Confedcrate cllicftain
watched the banner as its folds spread cut
TO the breeze, then revcrently raised his hat
from his head, waved it toward the Stars and
stripes, and exclaimed, THAT is the old
in n quiet corner away from the crowd
without ostentation or attracting the notice
OF more than one or two i lserverS, and he
seemed to be unconscious OF their presence.
81. Paul (Aftitn.) Pioneer, June l3.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

a LETTER from Western Kansas gives
some interesting news about the Indian
troubles. IL seems that the war, RS IL is
called, is not over. A few hundreds of red
men are rowing about, max ing assaults upon
emigrants and exposed settlements. A
number of white men have been killed, and
some women carried into captivity. Our
correspondent charges that the ordinary
kilograms about Indian affairs are anything
but trustworthy; that there is great deal
of unnecessary alarm in some cases, and
that most of the reports sent eastward are
favored to suit the purposes of interested
parties.-N. 7. Tribune.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

RENoMINAlEp.- Governor CT airy was
renominated for Governor of Pennsyl-
vHn:a, at the Republican Convention
held on Thursday, in Philadelphia. He,
received one hundred and twenty two,
votes on the first ballot. The nomina-
tion was then made unanimous. Hon.
II. w. Williams was nominated for
Judge of the Supreme Court. to fill the
vacancy made by the resignation of
Judge Strong. They are both good
mon and we hope they may be elected.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

Family Marketing.
nEAFNEss. BLINDNESS AND CArARnI

nEATNEsS, BLINDNESS AND CATARTII
IL treated with the utmo success, by j.
IsAAcs, NJ. D., and Professor of Diseases Of
The Eye and Igdr; [his spectnHy) in The Medical
ence, Formerly of Leyden, Holland,) No. sos
Arch Street, Philad'n. Testimonials can be
seen at his office. The medical faculty are
invited to accompany their patients, as lie
has no secrets fit his practice. Artificial eyes
inserted without pain. No charge for eX-
animation. Fcb-27-1-yr.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26
CLAYTON, DELAWARE,
Saturday Morning, June 26, 1869

NEW SroRE.-John w. Flick has
opened his new store, where he is now
prepared to furnish his friends and the
public generally with ice cream, con-
dictionaries &C., on reasonable terms.
See advertisement in another column.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

.....Advices from Northwestern Mexico
state that extensive gold fields have been dis
covered near Colima. The mining district is
represented to be 100 miles in length and To
exceed the California mines in richness
There is great rush of people to the new
digging: In anticipation of the Govern.
merchants of Colima print on their bill.
heads, payable in gold or silver coin"
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26
Spefial ayofifes.
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretlon, will, for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the receipt and directions
for ma king he simple remedy by which he
the cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by
the advertisers experience, can do so by adj
dressing, in perfect confidence.
John II. Ogden,
No. AZ Cedar street, New York.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-26

Miss Kate A. Lamar of this city; 'June," by
where are the Landmarks" by Miss Kate
G. Prichard of Washington, ID. g.. Golden
Threads" by Miss Mary A. Curtis. Before
and afrectionate address presented to to The Ia
dies of the graduating class, consisting those
already named, and Miss Fila S Mcdaniel,
of Miss Mc6aniei entitled @GTeat men en- sew serve
us in what they do, greater in what they
are" was thoughtful and well written
pr2duc1lHon ahd Inc TaIieo1 f which she
deep feeling. After singing various anthems
in very delightful manner, the benedc-
ton was pronounced by Rev. Alfred Cook
soon reigned where everything had gone
MERRY as ~ marriage bell."-Rtpu5tican.