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Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

A curious phenomenon, which gives
rise to an Arab superstition, occurs
about three leagues from Tor, on the
Red Sea. The spot, which is half q miie
from the sea, beers the name of Nakous,
or the Bell. 1t is about three hundred
feet hi gh, and eighty feet wide, presents
q deep declivity to the sea, and is cover
ed by sand, and surrounded by low
rocks, in the form of an amphitheatre.-
The sounds which it emits are not peri
odical, but are heard at all hours and at
all seasons.
The place was twice visited by Mr..
GRAY. On the first visit, after waiting a
quarter of an hour, he heard low con-
tinuous murmuring sound beneath his
feet which, as it increased in loudness,
gradually changed into pulsations, re-
sembling the ticking of clock. In i've
minutes more it became so powerful as TO
resemble the striking of a clock, and,
by its vibrations, to detach the sand
from the surface. When he returned, on
the following day, he heard the SCUM d
still louder than before. Both times the
air was calm, and the sky serene; so
that the external air could have no share
in producing the phenomenon nor did
he find any crevice by which 1t could
penetrate.
The noise ia affirmed by the people oil
Tor to Brighten and render furious the
camels that hear it and the Arabs OF the
desert POLITICALLY ascribe it to the bell Of
a convent of monks, which conventthey
believe to have been miraculously pre-
served under ground. Sweetzen, ano
ther visitor, attributes the phenomenoi
to the rolling down of the sand. A hill
in Connecticut, which still retains its
Indian name, Moodus, meaning noise
is famous for the strange noise hearo
there.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
where the west Is.
The Chicago Tribune says:

The Chicago Tribune says:
Chicago is no longer Western, but
an Eastern city. 1t is only 900 miles to
tile Atlantic coast, while it is 1850 miles
to the Pacific coast. Dividing the Union
into east, centre, and west, each division
will embrace all the States lying east OF
the Mississippi river; the central, all the
States and Territories between the Mis-
sissippi and the Rocky Mountains; and
the western, all the States and Terrific
ries between the Rocky Mountains and
the Pacific coast. Somewhat the largest
of these three great divisions is the cen
trial. And. astonishing as it may APP.
pear to those who have not examined
the map carefully, the territory lying
west of tho Rocky Mountains contains
as many square miles as the territory
east of the Mississippi river, notwith-
standing this comprises eleven Southern,
ali OF the so-called eastern" and Cen
tral'' States, and all of the old "North-
west" The completion of the Pacific
Railway has changed the former West
into East and Central, and moved the
West 1900 miles towards the setting
sun. The actual West consists of Cali
fornia Oregon, Washington, Nevada,
Arizona, Utah, Montana, Wyoming,
and the major portion of Colorado and
New Mexico. 1t is hard TO realize the
truth tibet Chicago is an Eastern city,
and that Illinois is not even Central,
but is an Eastern State. Omaha, which
has always been regarded as ON the ives
tern verge of the Ear West" is in fact
$50 miles east of the centre of the Union
We are not SURPRISED, therefore, that the
citizens of that enterprising little place
resent the imputation of being in the
Far West. In short, this is toleranle
long "kentry," from East to West, and
when the Dominion is absorbed" the
distance will be equally as great from
North to South
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

Long ago it was ascertained by natur- |
alists, that worms and insects are with.
cut BRAN, and yet they pursue course
OF activity which borders upon the do
lIain of reason so We are accustomed
~ say that they act from instinct, which
is no explanation AT all of the phenoin-
e.ia IA The highest orders of organic life
" hicL have Their origin in the brain. II
at organ is severely injured, so that its
lIorinrl functions are no longer perform
CD, CONSCIOUSNESS and orderly naniies-
iatiuus of its influence are interrupted
or suspended. But the insect world
swnrms with beings of the most delicate
cJnstru .tion, without hearts and with
out brains, whose movements and whose
habits, independently of thousands of
contingencies TO which they are exposed
l,rove in the most satisfactory manner
That their acts are near approach to ell
ements of reasoning faculty, if they do
not indicate reason itself. When, by
-,ecident, thread of spiders web is
broken, and the little weaver examines
tho misfortune with extreme care, and
iy taking different positions, surveys
he damage, aud then proceeds artisti-
cally t. repair it by splicing or inserting
an entire new cord. Again, when n
wandering fly becomes Cntnngled in the
ret, the owner of he trap, lying patient
Nv near by for game, indicates calcula.
ion in regard to the character and
strength of the victim. Does it no
strangely resemble reason when all ii.
movements, under such an aspect of at
fairs, show, beyond doubt, the spider
Considers the matter in all its relation
lefore vonturihg to seize the prey? AM
Yet spi lers are without a brain.-Ec
chGnge.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

PEACE JUBILEG.-The Peace Jubilee
seems to be the grand centre of attrac-
ton at present. On Thursday it was
estimated there were fifty thousand per-
sons in the Coliseum, and ten thousand
on the outside that were unable to gain
a6mittance. II is said to be the greatest
musical rally ever held in any country.
Madame Parepa,s voice was heard clear
and distinct above that of all the other
singers throughout the building. On
Thursday she appeared in two solos and
her reception was the greatest.ovation
ever given any singer in the history OF
music.
The vast au dience rose and cheered
her until she repeated the Star Spangled
Banner. When Gen. Grant entered the
building, the vast audience broke into
the widest enthusiasm. This Jubileeis
said to be great financial, as well as
musical success, and does great credit to
those who got il up, as well as to Mr.. Gill
more, the sole conductor of the Musical
performances. The Musical festival will
close to day, and will long be remem
bered by all who were so fortunate as tC
he present.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

The only collegiate institution founded
and owned by colored men i'll
North America is Wilberforce Universe
ty, at Xenia, Ohio, founded in 1863
Although having colored man Bishop
d. A. Payne) at its head, and two color
ed professors, it has two white profess
sors, and admits blacks and whites to its
classes with equal freedom.
The cellegs building, erected with
great sacrifices, was burned TO the
ground April IA, 1865, by an incendiary.
The trnsteesare laboring to rebuild 1t at a
cost of thirty-hve thousand dollars,
which they look to the friends of the
struggling negro to give them. Could
this amount be better, bestowed? Re
member it is to aid the colored men to
raise and educate and Christainize them
selves. 1t is to help the negro to show
that he has understanding, self-respect
stableness, and aspiration sufficient &c
prove himself worthy of full American
citizenship and social equality. We
know Bishop Payne, and feel full con
fidence in his heightened intelligence anC
dlsinterested devotion to his race. ut
is frank, self-respectful, and upright
and his college wins the regard and con
fidence of all who inquire into its work
ings and claims.
Mr.. John Cousins, the agent, who il
now soliciting aid in New York, is col
ored man whose presence carries conf
dence, and who has what we value less
letters from distinguished statesmen
both national and local. We hearth,
commend him to all true-hearted, open
handed friends of the colored race. Tn
college is Methodist in tone and spirit
but not sectarian. MIR. Cousins addres
is No. 543 Broome street.-Nev Yor
Tribune.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
NJ E WiSPAPER IMPROVE
.ME.NTS.

The Maryland Republican, published
at Annapolis, Maryland, comes to us
this week enlarged and improved. We
always regarded it as one of our prettiest
and best printed exchanges and thought
there was no room for improvement and
opened it. This paper was started over
sixty years ago and from present appear
ances bids fair to live as many more.
Icei er Acsl.g.a- l-zs--ss l-aEs-As- lseU-'@
good paper, and though wo cannotthink
as he does politically, we are always rea-
dy to extend to him the right hand of
fellowship and wish him long and hap
Ply life and abundant success in his bust
ness for the future, and hope when we
both shuttle off this mortal coil to meet
in that country where all good editors CO.
CENTREvILLE OBsERvER.-This good
Democratic exchange comes TO us en-
larged and improved. The heading is
beautiful. and the ger eral appear
ance of the paper is greatly improved
This paper was printed on a new Pot
ter Power press just put up by friend
Busted, and is the first power press ev-
err used in Queen Anne's county. We
are always glad to chronicle the success
of our friends of the editorial fraternity,
and hope that prosperity may ever at
tend our friend b. in the future as in tht
past, and hope: we may be able TO con
graduate him at no distont day on hi
success in selecting a suitable compan-
ion for life as well as tor his prosperit,
in business affairs.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
FOR SALEI

A splendid farm of 3Os acres in Cecil co.,
Md. of high rolling land, beautifully and
beautifully situated, with u commanding
view of all the surrounding country, imme-
diately adjoining the thriving town of Ches-
apealxe city, at the mouth of the Delaware
and Chesapeake canal, within 200 yards of
churches, schools, stores. blacSsmiths,
wheel wrights, and machine shops; has dali
ly communication with Philadelphia and
Baltimore, by steamers and sail vessels and
is within short drive of two Railroads has
on 1t a good dwelling house, and good out
buildings and 1000 peach trees q part of
which are now bearing, and is enclosed and
divided into fields, with good fencing and
hedges two-thirds of this farm is bordered
by navigablc water, by which the owner
has his lime and other fertilizers delivered
on the farm, and ships his grain and peach
es. AS this farm adjoins the town large
portion of it can be sold Off for building lots
which are now selling fromS4 to SSper foe d.
A very desirable property offering an excel
lent opportunity for profitable Investment.
Price 100000. Terms very easy. BY
A, McCONAUGHY,
REAL ESTATE AGENT
CLAYoN, Del
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
Reported Conversion to Catholicism
of MIR. A. Il. Stewart.

that A. Il. Stewart had Joined the Catho-
lie Church, have been in circulation, but
as rumors about rich men are always
flying about, this particular one did not
attract much attention. Ihave just been
informed, however, that it is perfectly
true. The great millionaire, my inform
ant says, was received into the Catholic
Church by Archbishop McCloskey, with
whom he had been in consultation seve-
The same person informs me that Mr..
Stewart lately gave donation of $40, 900
to the House of the Good Shepherd, a
Catholic institution for retaining fallen
women. / do not vouch for the truth of
either statement, and 1 confess to some
skepticism about both. But they may
be true, nevertheless.-Mobi Register,
June 9th.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
Prof. Hamilton Dead.

A letter from a gentleman in New
York informs us that Prof. Hamilton,
the eminent horse tanner, is really dead,
and that the report OF his death given
some time since was not stated for the
purpose of giving him notoriety. One
night during Hamilton's exhibitions he
had bad horse to subdue, and by acct
dent the horse neck was broken, which
cost the Professor 5000. shortly after
ward another valuable horse was killed
while being treated, and that cost the
Professor 900. These accidents, with
the fact that his class rapidly dwindled
in size in consequence of the misfor-
tunes, operated disastrously on Hamil-
ton, and he took to his bed with what
proved to be an attack of measles. Dur
ing the height of the disease he drank
immediately of ice water, and death
resulted. He now lies buried in GREGG.
wood. His late agent is giving exhibit
tions for the benefit of Mrs. Hamilton
Rochester Union.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

Geo. Earheart, turnkey of the Frank
lin (Ohio) Jail, was assaulted on Monday
morning on entering the prison, by two
prisoners, who struck him several blows,
handkerchief over his mouth, strapped
his legs together, and after taking away
his pistol and keys, locked him in cell
and then unlocked the other cells and
invited the prisoners to come OUT
Eleven men answered to this call ; they
then opened the outer door and made
their escape. Pursuit was at once COM
menced. Five of the prisoners were
overtaken near the County Infirmary,
but drove off their pursuers by vigor-
Gus show of revolvers. Some of them
are desperate characters, and ten of the
number are under indictment for bur-
glary.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

WHY ARE YOU so NERVOUS ?-Let us
resolve the question. 1t is because your
organization is naturally delicate, or you
make it so by violating the laws of ma
ture. Life is a burden to tens of thous-
ands of human beings only on account
of the indulgence of their appetites and
passions. As an appropriate and legiti-
mate penalty they are suffering from
nervous irritability, irregular sensations
uncontrolled impressions, unfounded
uneasiness, restlessness, qualms, mis-
givihgs and dispondency. Their tears
will flow or laughter break out unpro-
voked by sorrow or joy. They are vic
Tins of hiddin diseases which produce
this fluttering state of animal spirits. Is
not this your condition? What you
most need is iaUigordtion. - MISH-
LER'S HERB BIrrERS is a tonic and
gentle stimulant which will refresh both
mind and body with natural strength,
and what it gains for you it MAINTAINS.
Persons of nervous temperament will
be able to overcome and keep in chez k
their infirmity by the daily use of this
pure and Wholesome nervine and invigo-
rator.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

SMYRNA.-The policreports Of Smyr-
ma is to the eifect tht scarcely day
passes that some imhber of the ardent
has not been arrested They have very
strict law, it seems, ifsome respects. A
man seen drunk pssing through the
town in boisterous lhnner or even ui-
city, we are told, is taken into custo-
dy and five dollarsis the requirement
for his liberty. Wears glad to notice
that the authorities oiSmyrna manifest
such an adherence aEwrnNt this evil, but
we think that parties disturbing the
peace of the town should beimprisoned
for some time with inoderAe charges
on their release, instead ofVpaying the
amount when trapped" for ieedom.-
This is an open system Of matchmaking.
We think if they pretend to apve city
regulations they. should carry hem out
to their full extent, treating otler grie-
vances properly-for instance thu block
aiding ofstreet corners, which are lender
ed almost impossible by the Fixed !"
humanity congregated there. A lRssage
is seldom made for the fair soxl while
running the gauntlet, and in eonse-
quence are obliged to crowd thief way
through, and at the same time ling a
subject for their expressed criticisms, or
''swing around" another street pirhaps
half mile farther than necessary to
get rid of this nuisance. This hould
have the attention of the commisi oners
as much so as the rum-sucking hague.
Even the display OF more etiquette
than is exhibited by some private fami-
lies would not be amiss, lin which,
of course, the commissioners areleXcul-
patory). A person cannot pass, p some
parts of the town without the windows
being thrown up filled with peIYons ca
ger to notice the passers by, staring then
almost out of countenance, after which
if the face is unfamiliar, the qaery goes
to an opposite porch or windoN of per
son therein" Who's that?" This, like
the other nuisances, is very annoying.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
mo- CONSUMPTIYES.

The Notwithstanding been restored to health
in q few weeks, by avery simple remedy, al
ter having suffered several years with Sc
we're lung affection, of that dread disease
Consumption-is anxious to make known to
his fellow-sufterers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OF
the prescription used-free of charge,-with
the directions for preparing and using tho
same, which they will find SURE CURE FOR
CoNsuMPrIoN, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, etc.
The object of the advertiser in sending the
Prescription is to benefit the afflicted, and
spread Information which he conceives to be
Invaluable; and he hopes every sufferer VIII
try his remedy, as 1t Will cost them nothing
and may prove q blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription Will please
address Rev. Edward A. Wilson.
williamsburg, Kings County, N. Y.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

No one at the south pretends to deny
that, whatever may have been the
devastation of the war, the business of
that section was never more encourage
ing than at the present time. 1t is the
case in everything. The people at the
end of this season will have more in
pocket than perhaps at the end of any
season previous to the war. just take
the articles of carly fruits and spring
vegetables as it relates to the single port
of Norfolk, Virginia, the value of which
is estimated TO be much greater than all
the articles shipped from the same port
in any one year before the rebellion
Germantown Telegraph.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
Mrs. r.. y. McCONAUGHY,
EDITREsS AND PRoPRIFTREss.
"The Whistling Lady" will appear
next week, in jocular rhyme.

Som FITTING NEw.-The lady compos-
itors of New York have succeeded in
establishing Typographical Union, the
only one of the kind in the country.
They appointed committee to attend
the late National Convention at Albany,
aud were well received, and prevailed
upon that body to recognize female
typos. So much for woman's perse-
verance.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

ma private letter dated Cimmaron CT
ty, New Mexico, May 10, speaking of the
mlnes at that place, says; "The mines
are paying bigger than ever. One mill
stamped out $4,000 i'll seven days. This
is actually true. 1 have ON my
counter now lump of retorted gold
weighing TEN pounds, and the owner of
the mill says he will, tomorrow night,
clean up $50, 000-a seven days run. l
know these items seem steep to those
who cannot behold them, but you can
rest assured they are literally true"
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
MarriagG$.

POWELL-DEAN.-O the 18th inst, by
the Rev. ]. T.. Shipley, at Royal Oak"
Milton Powell, to Miss Alice A. Dean, both
of Talbot county, Md.
CRAMER -M'D0WELL. - On the 18th
inst, at the residence of the brides mother,
in Smyrna, by Rev. A. Rittenhouse, Mr.. ID.
Harry Cramer, of Chicago, formerly of
Smyrna) ana Miss Annie M'Dowell, daugh-
ter of the late James Mcdowell, Esq.
DRAKE-TAYLOR-On the LIST inst, at
the residence of the brides father, by the
Rev. j. Barnett Mann, Mr.. A. II. Drake, of
Ithaca, N. Y, to Miss Fannie Taylor, of Wy
oming, Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

THE CRoPs.-It Is now estimated that
there will not be over two-thirds of n
crop of wheat in this section of country.
A gentleman who has examined several
heads says that fully one-third of the
grains have been killed, and the average
yield to the head will be about "a kerr
nels. This number is one-fourlh great
er than the yield last season when there
was only about a half crop. The oats
now growing finely. 1t is too early to
predict what kind of yield there will
be. The corn is backward, but is gene
rally of good color, and warm weather
will make it grow rapidly. Grass is
generally light, clover having been
greatly damaged by the winter, and the
Weld will be much less than ii has been
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
A RARE CHANCE !

@MRA The subscriber is about to re- uz.@PA
SSes tire from business and offers 49,
erSS her stock of MILLINERY e. ~
for sale; will give Immediate
possession of a well established store, doing
q first-class business, situated on MAIN ST..
Middletown, Del. To any lady wishing to
engage in
MILLINERY AND MANTuA- MAKING
A fine opportunity is offered. The stock is
of the most fashionable style and quality,
being purchased for cash, will be sold very
low, If applied to at once. Address
Mrs. S. N. HATCH,
jun-l9-2t. Middletown, Del,
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

MED1cAL.-The Medical Society ofthis
State, convened at Georgetown, Sussex
CO., last Tuesday. DIR. Sharp, the retir-
ing President, delivered highly inter-
esting address, and the proceedings were
characterized by good feeling and great
unaniinity. DIR. William Marshall was
elected President for the ensuing year
They adjourned to meet at Dover, tie
second day of next June.-Repubiican.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19
THE Fort Atkinson (wisconsin) Her

THE Fort Atkinson (wisconsin) Her.
aid has the following:
A dreadful report was current in this
village yesterday that mad dog had
bitten two children-a boy of seven
years and girl of fourth the town of
Milford, in this county, and that the pa
rents, whose names we did not learn,
were informed by the attending physi-
clans that the only possible way for the
children to escape the agonies of rabies
would be to take their lives. Incredible
as it may seem, they administered an
opiate to the boy and bled him to death,
and the girl was smothered in feather
bed. There seems to be no doubt of this
as it is we'll Rttested.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

THE Peace Jubilee, at Boston, began
GA Tuesday. After prayer, an address
by Mayor Shutlctf, and an Grafton ly
Hon. A. III. Rice the musical perform
ance began. The chorus numbered over
1000 persons, and the audience abe I
5000. Parepa Rosa and Ole Bull pes
formed, and the effect both of the solos
ana choruses was grand. The render
i..g of the "Stur Spangled Banner" by
! the performers, with the accompanl-
ment of bells and cannon, crlled forth
great enthusiasm. President Grant
went on to Boston Tuesday 10 be present
AT the jubilee.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

For harbor defences something new
must be tried, the officers who have
been experimenting being convinced
that the thickness of iron requisite to
protect our forts against the most pow
erful artillery is so great as to make its
cost enormous. and the device itself i'm
practicable. A vast expense is saved,
but the question of harbor defence has
not become less perplexing than before.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

In the vicinity of Darlington, Wiscon-
sin, there have been almost constant
outpourings of rain. The storm has
done considerable damage in the way of
washing cut corn, and TO a small extent,
wheat and oats. The atmosphere has
been very damp and cold-buL just the
thing FIR wUeat. Corn has not yet got a
good start, bit II few days of warm, sun
shiny weather, will make it "git."-
Grass is looking finely, and everything
is luvely-if il don't rain.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

SABA little boy, aged about nine
years, son of William Turner, ESQ.,, of
Smyrna, died very suddenly one day last
week. The day previous to his death he
had an aching tooth extracted and i'm
mediately after went in the mill pond to
battle, remaining some time, taking a
deep cold in his jaws, which caused his
death.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-06-19

THE Milford Mutual Friend says some
McNatt, colored barber of that town,
fourteen cats in box. They had evil
IDENTIFY had terrible battle in their close
qual tiers, ami folr were dead, and the
others terribly battered, bruised and
bIoOdv