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Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

When the statement first met our eve
that Mr.. VIM. P. Torrdy, Chemist in
the Surgeon Generals office, Washington,
had been discharged by the Secretary
of War because he had married Miss
Annie Surratt. VIC rejected it as unworthy
Of belief, and as too mes and contemp-
tible to be true. 1t appears, however,
that the statement is true, and that such
unparalleled vindictivcness is receiving its
merited denunciation from the public
press. The Baltimore Eccn;nq CONNER
ciot says Of this almost incredible act of
political malignity:
Considering that the United States Government
was the deliberate murderer OF this lady's mother.
one would suppose that the measure of their
hatred and revenge was filled, and that the or
Ihaned daughter might be permitted to spend
the residue of her life unpuIsued by the malice
OF her mothers murderers But it is not so
The marrying Of Miss Surratt is an unpardon-
able ofense, and is mildly punished with the
dismissal of her husband from the service of the
United States.
"o ho'nc vi Cecretdry RaWInS QeSer-
yes now to be associated in infamy with
that Of Stanton.
Gen. Butler declared that those who
hung Mrs. Surratt we've guilty of murder.
ana 80 we believe think the people of this
country. Edmund Span gler, one of the
victims OF Stanton's corrupt military court,
last week published swo orn statement, in
which he says he heard Payne, Atzerot
and Harold, who acknowle edged their own
guilt, declare that Mrs. Surratt was an
innocent woman. And yet her daughter
who has already suffered 80 much, is pur-
sued by the vengeance of government
and the young man who married her dis
charged Its service. 1t is said that this
young man is OF excellent character; no
doubt ne was Republican during the
war, or no could not have held the posi-
tion he did. Comment upon such tyran-
ny and meanness Is useless
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

TIE STEAMBoATs.-The mud machine
succeeded in digging the "canal" out on
Saturday, and on Monday the steamer .Jer-
seq Blue came up to Rothwell's Landing
without difficulty. She will commence
regular trips about the oath of July.
A meeting of the Peach Growers of
Whitehall and Raymond's Necks was held
Saturday week, Capt. John Mustard, of
this town in the chair, when it was rcsolv
ed to employ tug and three schooners to
run from Whitehall Landing during the
season, 1t Is estimated that from 40. 900
to 10000 baskets oan be shipped from
thore.-Smyraa Times.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

THE QUEEN ANNE's AND KENT RAIL
RoAR.-The Cruwptonian of Saturday
last "A meeting was held at Mil
lington on Wednesday last. The contrac-
tors were present and intimated their read
iness to proceed with the work, and that
the track to Millington could be laid and
the road opened intlme for the peach crop.
They had made arrangements for sup
ply of iron, ptrequired maney-from the
company. They said the attachments had
been satisfied, but had no legal documents
to show in proof thereof, so the money
could pot be placed at their disposal until
the directors were satisfied on this point.
The general understanding, however, was
that work will be Immediately resumed,
the track laid and the road opened to Mil
lington in few weeks.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

The GREAT SOLAR EcLIpsE.-A large
number of scientific men are making pre-
parations for the observation of the total
eclipse of the Sun, which Is to occur on
the 1th of August next. It will be a
marked.event. Since 1882 there has not
been a total eclipse of the Sun which
could be observable in any considerable
part of the country, and no other will be
visible in America during the rest of the
century.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

Inc National lntelligencer, of Washing
ton, has suspended publication. For six
ty-nine years 1t has been regularly issued
For some time past it has been in the
hands OF receiver, and has gone under
from nnanclai embarrassm ent. There is
some talk OF merging it with the Washing
ton Evening Express, but it is very doubt
full if it ever appears again.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03
READ, READ, READ.

VIE undersigned thankful for past fayors
Il calls the attention of the Farmers to the fol.
lowing. Intending to devote his whole atten-
tion to the
GRAIN BUSINESS,
VIII pay, on order of Messrs. William Lea 4,
Sons, at Brandywins Mills, or Elihu Jefferson
New CASTLE Del the highest price for ali Graf,
delivered on Del. r. R. or Del waters. The nar-
ties themselves being responsible for the ment
for all grain bought on their account.
Will illa orders for RAMBO' s and WHJTEs
LIME with promptness. Also, will nav nartcn.
Lar attention to shipping grain for farmers M ON on
lnelr own account, making prompt return Of
saies, and collecting the money for them.
VIII NIL all orders for the following Fertilizers:
Moro Philips Super-Phosphate,
RHODES sUPER-pHospHATE.
BAUGHs' RAW BONE supER.pHospHATE,
ELLIS SUPER-PHOSPHATE,
PACIFIC & PERUVIAN GUANoS.
Also will furnish Clover and Timothy Seed at
the shortest notice.
Can give the best references as to ability.
A. Il. BRADLEY,
July BLY, Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

DRowNED.-Miss Susan Mcdowell,
aged about 60 years, was drowned on Sa-
turday morning week, by falling into the
well while drawing water. The accident
occurred at the house of Mr.. Jessie II.
Shippers, near Union Church, Cecil Co.
Mrs. Shippers made an effort to rescue her
by lowering the well bucket to her She
grasped the bucket and was drawn about
half way up the well, when she fell back
and was drowned before assistance could
be rendered.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

The Baltimore Gazette one of the
abiest and best conducted journals in the
country. has been reduced in price to two
cents per copy. This paper is of the lar
gest class OF dailies, contains all the cur
rent news OF the day, Foreign and Do
mestlc' accurate market and law-reports,
reliable Washington corres spondence, and
sound editorials.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

BANK PAPER.-The Fourth of july fall
ling on Sunday this year, the 9th is by
statute designed legal holiday. Paper
falling due on the 9th is therefore PAYABLE
on the 9th, and paper falling due on the
4th, must be paid the Sd. Some embar-
rassment r may be avoided by noting this
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

The Cambridge Herald Is jubilant over
the prospect OF an carly completion of the
Hail Road to that fourishing and beauti-
full town. Hear it:
Uur railroad VIII be completed in few weeks
principal cities and towns of the United states
even with far-dstant San Francisco while nv
wafer, we can sail from Cambrdge-harbor a.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, and CATARRH
treated with the utmost success, by ]. IsAAcs,
NJ NJ. u. and Professor of Disease of the Eye and
Ear, in the Medical College of Pennsylvania -
years experience, formerly of Leyden, Holland,
No. sO5 Arch Street, Phila. Testimonials can
be seen at his office. The medical faculty are in
vited to accompany their patients, as he has no
secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted
without pain. No charge for examination.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

The Maryland democratic papers are
casting about for candid ate for Comp
troller, to succeed Col. Leonard. Col.
Geo. Gale. of Kent; Col. Levin L. Wool
ford. OF Somerset; and G. a. Wales. Esq.
the efhceient Chief Clerk under Col. Leon
ard, are spoken of. The State Conven-
tion viii nominate.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03
FINE READY MADE CLOTHING.

22s MARKET STREET, 2nd Door below THIRD
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
Ready Made Clothing in Delaware.
Our Own Make, now on hand, and will be sold
at less than Philadelphia Prices
All our Clothing is made in Superior manner by.
PRACTICAL TAILoRS.
The Proprietor having an experience of over.
thirty years in this Business will guarantee sats--
faction to any purchaser.
A full line of
FINE CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES, and
vEsTINGS,
Constantly on hand for
ORDER WORK,
which will be made in the
&5- LATEST STYLE AND BEST MANNER
AT No. 22s Market Street
ES- The Oldest Established Clothing Emnorium
in Delaware.
March lG-y Edward Moore.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

Vice President Colfax, in very bad
taste. made long speech, at Providence,
on Monday, in praise of the Administra-
tiop. 1t would have come with better
grace from some pne entirely unconnec-
ted with the Administration.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

Ex-rresident johnson was serenaded in
washington On Thursday night, and re-
spondod IN raey speech ih which he paid
his respects to the powers that be.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

It's rumored that Hon. Reverdy john
son intends to answer Senator Summers
speech in relation to the Alabama claims
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

Mrs. Edward A. Pollard, for shooting
DR.. Moore, of Baltimore. was convicted
on Monday and sentenced to 80 days i'm
prisonmept. She swooncd when scntcned.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

George Francis Train, Anna Dickinson
and DR.. Major Mary Walker are all an
nounced to speak at Stockton, Cal. Bed
lam let loose.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

on the 9TH Of July, the people of Vir-
gin'a VIII vote on the ratification of the
Constitution,
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

The Deta'care Pioneer is the title of a
new German paper, democratic in politics,
just issued in Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03
GRAND CONCERT.
Vocal &c Instrumental.
AT THE TOWN HALL,
Middletown, Delaware.

VIE Good Tcmplars have the pleasure TO
announce that they have engaged several
artists from the IYsrIruTE FoR THE R,1yn IN pl;,
adelphia, and will give Concert on
Monday and Tuesday Evenings.
July 18Th and 1871.
commencing = at 8 o'clock. Miss Gill and Mr.
b. b. Paryin, @ocalsts; Mr.. G. U. Reybold. Vic.
lmIst Mr.. j.. E. Fighter, Pianist.
July 3-2w. ''
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03
Glowing sce1 ,e /!

Glowing scene
Natures long holiday luxuriant,-rich
In her proud progeny she smiling marks
Their graces, now mature and wonder-fraurht
Hail season exquisite I-and hail We sons
Of rural toll !-ye blooming daughters We
Who, in the lap of hardy labor raised,
Enjoy the mind unspotted
Hail harvest-home!
10 !nee the muse Of nature pours the song
by instinct taught to warble! Instinct p1re.
sacred, ana grateful, to that pDw'r ador'd
" nich warns the sensate being, and reveals
The soul selfevident, beyond the dreams
OF visionary skeptcs Scene sublime
Where the rich earth presents her golden treasures
Where balmy breathings whisuer TO the heart
Delgh!s unsPeakable where seas and skies,
And hills and valleys, colors, odors, dews,
Diversity the work of natures God.
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Beans $500.
The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-,
duce delivered in good order; and we wish to-
say that we keep constantly on hand good as,
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which we
VIII sell reasonably for cash, at the Corney Of
broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Def..
March 2O-tf INGRAM A. CJRs0N
Middletown transcript., 1869-07-03

eHARvEsT.-A kind and benefcent Pro-
videncc has rewarded the husbandman
with a rich harvest of gol den grain, and
the joyful song of the reaper has been
heard in the fields throu ghout the cur
rent week. Smiling Plenty is pouring
from her cornucopia her bountiful gifts in
richest profusion. Havin g CLEANED the
waving fields, the husbandman will soon
begin to gather the rich fruitagc of his
orchards, which are bending beneath their
luscious loads. The season has been one
OF rare productiveness, ca ling for special
gratitude to the all-bountiful Giver of
every good gift.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-26
INCOMES FOR 1868,

AS REPORTED TO THE ASSESSORS
FOR THE VARIOUS INTERNAL REVENUE DIS
TRICTs OF THE CITY OF NEw-YORK.
The following Alphabetical List of the Tax
able Incomes of persons making returns in this
city and county has been copied from the
official books of the several Assessors:
New-York tribune., 1869-06-26

Butler, Chas. E., Trus.
OF @. II. Costar....
Butler, Chas. f., Trus.
of Catherine NJ. Va
lenol. ol.............-...
Butler, Chas. E., Trus.
of Josephine BedlOw
Butler, Chas. f., Trus.
of Julia c. Reuben
Butler, W. A..,.......
Butler, Chas. E., TTus.
OF Georgiana l..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11

INFLUENCE OF FERTILIZERS ON NEGE-
rArIoN.-A few years ago, when apply
ing top dressing of fine raw bones TO
a meadow which had run into blue grass,
the bones were carried to the field in
bags, early in spring, and these bags
dumped upon the ground at equal diStanc-
e, 80 the piles could be taken into baskets
and SoWn evenly over the field, These
piles were no, gathered M clean, and
larger proportion was lenthan was sown
over other parts of the field; and the grass
on these spots grew taller and of deep
or. darker green. These were cut 10y
themselves, and bound in bundles TO pre-
serve them separate.
In winter, when feeding the hay from
this ield-which was fair crop and saw
ed IN good order-the cattle and horses
were occasionally given some of these
bundles, and they would leave the hay and
devour these as greedily as it they had
been oats. They readily knew the differ
cucc. although of the same Kind Of hay
and grown in the same field. The large
amour; of phosphate OF lime and nitroge-
nous matter applied to these spots produc-
cd more perfect development of these
qualities in the grass, and probably gave
the hay finer odor and therefore finer
relish The animals seemed to distinguish
the difference the moment it was brought
in smelling range.
We have also tried the pertinent of
sailing spots here and there in the pasture,
and dressing others with bones or super
phosphate some weeks before cattle were
turned out in spring. and uniformly found
that they delighted to feed on these spots.
All these facts 20 10 show that the fertili-
" of the soil does affect the quality of the
crop: that ton of hay or grain, or any
other TODD. is Of more value when raised
upon soil containing the requisite fertility
to produce a perfect development of all
its component parts, than upon soil when
some of these elements are deficie Mt
Rural New Yorker
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11

Plaster aud salt are excellsntfertiHzers

Plaster aud salt are excellent fertilizers
for clover. When the clover is two or
three inches high and the leaves wet WIN
dew, is the best time to sow the plaster !;
but the salt does best when warm ram
falls lust after il is sown. Now when the
clover is fully grown what is the best thing
TO do with it? Our farmers at least w
ont of everyloo-will NOW it into hay.
But is that the most profitable use that
can be made of field of clover? We
think not. What then? We say pillow it
under. But to nine-tenths Of our farmers
il looks like havoc and waste To set the
plow into fresh green field OF clover and
especially when il is in full bloom, looks
so beautiful and fills the air with such fra
GRANGE. True, the pillow spoils the beauty
of sucb field and the burrows destroy
the fragrance. But what then? Thus
plowed under il makes an excellent ma
uure. Ii is unquestionably the cheapest
and best fertilizer that farmer can OBJ
tain. II enriches the soil quicker than barn
ward manure and puts it in better condition
for succeeding crops than almost any
otbar manure. Y contains all the elements
needed to prepare the soil for all kinds oil
grain. 1t is strange that such icrt'Iizing
of exhausted lands is so mach neglected
bv our cultivators Farmers, think oil this,
and pillow your clover under II you
have anv growing, and Il YOU have not,
prepare field and the seed. You can't
do any work ON your farm that will be
more profitable.
Sr-LPHArE or AMoNIA is much used IN
England as fertilizer on crops OF wheat
and grass, and eXcellentresults. Do any
of our farmers use it? Our gardens would
be very much improved by It's use. II is
not very expensive, for a little of it goes
a good way in stimulating the growth of
plants.
Z llAhElS aAN pil1il - iuiStN4ANN-
ing clothes with snuff and a little camphor
will Danish all crickets and moths. We
have good authority for recommending
this remedy.
SETTING OUT GARBAGE PI,NTs.-An eS-
cellent manure for this vegetable is ami1-
turs ofequal parts orhen and COW manure
thoroughly saturated with water. Leach
this mixture rs Won do ashes for soap max
ing, and mix the leached water with muck
making it thick paste and putting il in
to the holes prepared for the plants. Set
Your cabbage plants in this mixture and
hey will not wither but grow from the
start Such fertilizing will push them
ahead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, Sc - Bard OF County Commissioners,
MAY Session, 1872
Upon the for, going petition, titac,ory evidence
having beea received that tnc petitioners are re-
sthe and tina; Inquiry Into the merit. oil their
application iseXp,dieut, 10 i Tden that the Coan
~ Commissioners met ~ the Hotel OF John I.
Merrill AZ AndGVer Corner, In said county on Tues
day, the thirteenth day OF July eSi, at ten OF the
clock A. VI and th,uce prOc'.c 90 view the rouie
mentioned Ia laid petition; immediately sit'r which
view hearing Of the parties aud witnesses viii be
had at some coay,ui.at pace IN the vicinity, and
such Gther measures taken In the premises A. the
Cummi. siuners STALL judge proper. And IL ~ iur-
ther ordered that notice OF the time, place and pur
pose OF the Commiss iOncrs' meeting Aforesaid he
given 10 all persons aud cofpor a,ons INTERESTED by
eau sing atiestcd copies Of sAid petition and OF this
order thereon 10 be served upon the respective
Clerks Of the towns Of Andovcr, Ramiord, B,thel,
and Woodstock, aud OF Milton Plantation and h lam.
hn's Giant, and also posted up in each OF said
Towns and Plantations, and pub isl'cd three weeks
.uccrs,iveI, la the Oxford Democrat, a newspaper
printed At Paris In satd County 90 oxford, the hrs
OF ID publication, and each OF the other notices,
To be n.de served aud postcd ~ least thirty days
before sald time Of meeting, 10 the end tina, all per-
sons and corporations may then aud there appear
aud sh,w cause II any they have, Why the prayer
of said D titiOntIs should not De- granted.
Affect: NJ N hisoALi', Sttk.
4 true copy OF said petition, AMI ORDER OF Court
tyvreOu.
Attest: wN. X. kIMBALL, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11

SEED Corn. Experience proves beyond
question that the best kernals for seed
are thoSe tha; grow on the middle of the
ear. The tips and butts must first be
Shelled off, and the remainder is the best
seed. Nothing like having good seed
More depends on it then some farmers
dream of. Select your best potatoes for
seed. When they come up spread plas-
ter and ashes upon them. As soon as
corn has broken ground handful of ash
es to hill will be found profitable. A
little guano and plaster mixed and placed
upon the hills after the corn is up will
also work good results.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11
srArE OF MAINE.

~
OXFORD. Ss--Board Of County Commissioners,
MAY Session, 1859
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are re-
sponsible and that inquiry into the merits OF Their
application Is expcdient:
n i Ordered, that the County Commissioners
meet at the Inn OF Simeon Brett, at Canton Miiis
in said County, on TUESDAY, the sixth DAY Oh
Iuly next at ten of the clock A. NJ, aud thence
proceed to view the route mentioned III SAID peu.
lion; Immediately AFTER which view nearing OF
the parties aud WI nesses will be had NJ some con
yenent place In tie vicinity, and such other meas
urcs taken In the premises a. the commissioners
shall Judge proper And 1t Is further Ordered,
that notice OF the time, place and purpose oil tue
Commissioners meeting aforesaid be given To all
persons and corporations Interested, by causing
attested copies OF said petition and Of this order
thereon 10 be served upon the Clerk of the town OF
Hartford and also posted up in three public places
in said town, and published three weeks success
sively IN the oxford Democrat, newspaper PRINT
ed in Paris, in said County Of oxford, the hrst OF
said publications and each Of the other notices,
To be made served and posted, at least thirty day
before said time Of meeting, tn the end that MI
persons and corporations may then ana thcre APP
pear, and slew cause If any they have, WHY thc
Drawer of said petitioners should not be granted
Attest. W. X. KfMBALL, Clerk.
A true copy of said Petition and order Of Court
thereon. ~
Attest: W. N. hlmbALis, IitIh'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11

r, ,hs Hon. Board Of County Commissioners
within and for the County OF ONioru.
yTsJIE undersigned. Selectmcn Of the Town OF
Hartford, in said County of Oxford, pursuant
70 vote Of said town, respectfully represent tnat
the Road located by your Henors In the towns OF
Hartford and Canton, in said County, from Tyiers
Corner (so-called), in Hartford, by Whitney Ponu
To Canton Mills on petition Of T.. c. Chase ct ans.
in the year eighteen hundred aud sixty.seyen 10
no longer required by the public, and Una. Inc me
said town OF Hartford; Wherefore your petition
ers pray your Honors TO view the same at an carly
day and IL discontinue the same or so nncn y,
the same as is located within the aiofesan so~n
of Hartford, if. in your Judgment the sashe Is On
pedient,- as in duty bound will ever pray
STEPHEN =. IRISH,
Joseph l.. MENDALL,
ALDEN BARRELL,
selectmen of Hartford.
usrn,ra Nav I 1859 navel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-11
wN. X. kIHBALL, Clerk.
To tho Honorable County Commissioners OF OK.

To tho Honorable County Commissioners Of OK
ford County.
4 CCORDINis TO y vote OF the town OF Peru and
~ in behalf OF said town, yoar Petitioners, the
~clectmen of the same, would respectfully repre-
sent that the County Road loca.rd about three yrs
ago leading from the bank of the An,lru~coggn
river opposite Mexico Corner, u The town OF Peru
across land owned by VIM Walton, OF said
town, e. the Axe FACTORY Road tsOcSlledl, near
Runford line WAS located a. Itsrsect with con-
tenIplated ROsd leading down the river by Rum
ford Fails but a. this road has never been located
and in all probability never VII be- We feel conf
dent that the public convenience does not require
the construction OF the above iaIne located road !;
We therefore pray your iIouEs 10 discontinue the
same or # IN your opinion public thorou gfiAre
/, necessary 10 connect the towns Ot Peru and
Mexico al this point. aud - not think proper 10
di,conttuue,-we pray your Honors 10 30 change
the location as 10 best consene the travel going
up river, and Is IN duty 0OInd will ever pray
ISAAC CHASE
HENRY = MCINTYRE,
MERRILL KNIGHT,
Selcctmen of Peru.
Peru, Feb. q, 1853 may2l