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formerly Of tho American Hotel. " a.hing-
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three OF Rcdonda the growth is about - PEI
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Nov &c, 1868.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

The Commercial Convention which met
at Louisville on Tuesday last, is but the
adjourned session of the commercial con-
vention which met at Memphis last spring.
Among the general questions which it is
expected will be discussed are the Pacific
railroads. the Mississippi levees, the coolie
question, the European grain routes,
southern and eastern connections of the
West, and other matters connected with
the reconstruction of southern commerce,
industry, manufactures and mining. In
connection with these, the more specific
subject the most direct and shortest lines
to the Atlantic seaboard from chief wes-
tern and southwestern ports cannot escape
attention.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

REPuDIArIoN.-The cry of "repudia-
tion" is ever and anon raised against those
who favor the proposition of paying the
United States bonds in greenbacks, or
according to the terms of the contract-in
gold, where gold is specified, in paper,
where it is not. The western Democrats,
with Hon. George II. Pendleton at their
head, advocating this plan of payment,
have been denounced as repudiators. And
yet, it is now declared, that the Repub-
licans themselves, are maturing plan
which is, in truth, reputation of por-
tion of the interest accruing upon these
bonds. A Washington letter says:-
20 It is known that portion of this Ad
ministration and large part of the Rad
icals in both Houses of Congress are
known to favor the substitution of the
present bonds by funded debt bearing
interest at four per cent, or still lower
figure"
The funded debt of England bears only
an interest Of three per cent and it may
be deemed advisable, by our Republican
repudiators. when Congress meets, to fix
the rate of interest upon our funded debt,
at three per cent, in imitation of England.
1t SO, we shall probably hear no more the
charge of reputation against the Demo-
Gratis. Such measure would cut down
the rate of interest to lower figure than
the payment of the present rate of interest
in currency, and would cause many per-
, sons who now hold government bonds to
get rid of them. Foreign capitalists would
then absorb the greater part of our fun
ded debt, because money commands a
lower rate of interest in Europe than it
does here. and seeks permanency, rather
than larger return for shorter periods
American capitalists, fond of speculating,
and greedy of the greatest gains, would
employ their funds in other ways, promi-
sing larger profits. We think there is not
much doubt that this scheme will be car
ried out, sooner or later and these bonds,
which have absorbed 80 much American
capital, or our American Consols, we
suppose they will then be termed) will be
shufled off the hands of those who hold
them, as fast as they can be disposed of,
and other investments sought for.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

A correspondent of the TRANSCRIPT ad :
dresses note to us, in which he says =
"Your paper is well printed, on good thick,
white stock, and should be taken by every
resident in your section" 1t affords us
pleasure to say to our correspondent, that
the TRANscRIPr is taken, by nearly every
person OF consequence in this section
We haye added fifty to our circulation
within the last three weeks, and these ad-
ditions have been voluntarily made, with
out any solicitation ca our part, fact
which is all the more gratifying to us.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

A MATRIMONIAL ITEM.-The Smyrna
Times says We occasionally read of
noteworthy events in matrimonial matters
in our exchanges, and this week we feel
called upon to note one in our own midst.
The marriage is recorded in the proper
place in this issue, the happy couple being
well known and respected citizens, the
groom having at one time filled the office
of sheriff of the county with credit to him
self and the station he occupied. The
bride, by the ruthless hand of death, has
been compelled to follow five husbands to
the grave Gall former respected citizens of
this community and don the widows
weeds" and now Cupid, without regard
to past circumstances, has hurled another
fatal dart, and at the age of about 55 years
she again bows at Hymen's altar, to which
she is led for the Sirth time, to offer her.
self willing sacrifice to the god of mar
riage by gentleman who has entered his
S1st year. She becomes his second wife
In every instance, save the first, the lady
has married widowers, with children, while
she has remained without issue. And
now, while she is ohildless, she has mar
ried husband who has founded tribe.
The number of his descendants, children,
grand children and great grand children
was, when last counted, Just one hundred
and sirty,fce, and there have been num-
Der of accessions since-nearly enough to
make the number seventy, he thinks.
There are other circumstances in connec.
tion with the genteman's life that we feel
constrained to refer to, though not alto
gethcr appropriate under this head per-
haps. Notwithstanding his numerous pro-
geny, he has had but one death in his fam
ily-his first wife. He never borrowed
dollar in his life, and never paid cents
cost in suits at law on his own account
We may add, with pleasure, that he is re-
markably hale and healthy (as is also the
bride); weighs 2l0 pounds, stands nearly
six feet in height and stands even higher
in the estimation of his fellow citizens than
he does in his boots. May fortune favor
the brave"
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

The Republican flagstaff, in this town,
displayed the flag at half-mast and drapcd
in mourning, in token of respect to the
deceased Ex-President Pierce, on Mon
day last. We mention the fact to the
credit of the gentlemen who have it in
charge. To differ politically is the priv
ilege of American citizens. Indeed, it
were not desirable that there should be
perfect accord between us, for then poll
tical stagnation would ensue and there
would be none to keep watch and ward
over the common veal But, when the
bright guardians of the country die, we
mingle our sympathies, and sorrow to-
gether over the nations loss.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16
THE NEW REVOLUTION IN SPAIN.

In reading the news from Spain, as it
dribbles through the selves of the censors
at Madrid and Paris, it is necessary to read
between the lines. With all the care of
these gentlemen, anxious as they are to
SO color their reports that the disatfected
in France shall not be encouraged by the
success of revolutionists in Spain, they
cannot prevent it from appearing that
throughout almost every province the peo-
pie are in arms against the Regency.
The army marches hither and thther, and
the revolutionists give way before them,
but only to appear again when the army
has moved on, What has been going on
in Cuba for the last year now repeats it.
self in Spain. The army is irresistible for
the moment, wherever it appears; but it
cannot spread itself all over the country
at once, and for every patriot whom it
shoots five arise to take his place. Eight
ing continues in Saragossa, and the au-
thorities demand reinforcement, said the
latest dispatches. The republic has been
proclaimed at La Carolina and Candesa.
1t is feared that the insurgents will make
a movement on Madrid. Adviccs from
republican sources represent that the in
surrection is gaining ground" Unques-
tionably, such intelligence as this is of the
gravest import; no more is heard of the
negotiations between the government and
CASTELAR, and his fellow-republicans. 1t is
improbable that these leaders would per-
init their adherents throughout the coun-
try to continue to waste their lives in a
hopeless struggle The republican leaders
must know that there is at least good
chance for their success, or else they are
guilty of criminal disregard for human
ife.-N. Y. World.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

TIE LATE FINANCIAL BUFFET IN WALL
EEr,-The European press is uttering
is comments upon the rage and madness
which turned Wall Street into a bear gar
den, on recent memorable occasion The
London Times of the 18th inst saws, edi-
torially:
There may be circumstances in the f.
nanclal position of the United States au-
thorizlng so glaring departure from sound
rules of public economy, but it is difficult
to deny that mere struggle of gamblers
by an act of the government is magnilied
into an event of national Importance. II
MIR. Boutwell, had persevered, more money
would have changed hands, more fortunes
been made or marred, other brokers gone
mad, absconded, or committed suicide; and
the threat against Fisk might have beer
executed. 1t is not easy to decide wheth.
er this will be for good or evil. 1t might
have allayed speculative fever, sobcred
gambling madness, weaned some helpless
dupes from the exchange, and rid it Of
some arrapt rogues. The lesson will mo-
be altogether lost but had the lesson gone
on to the end it might have been more i'm.
pressive, and its prccepts enhanced by G
higher cost.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

ELEcTIoNs.--State elections took place
on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indi-
ana, Iowa and Nebraska. In Pennsylva-
mia Gov. Geary was reelected by the Re-
publicans over Asa Packer, Democrat, by
from 5000 to 5000 majority. Philadel.
phia went Republican by over 1000 ma
jority. Last year it went Democratic fol
mayor by 1900 majority
In Ohio the Republicans have reelected
Gov. Hayes while the Democrats have q
majority in the house of Representatives
and the Republicans in the Senate. Iowa
is Republican as usual.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

Public lectures have been turned into
schemes for money-getting, and the bust
ness has been systematized in our cities.
Purveyors have sprung up, who engage
the professionals, and announce their fall
and winter courses. These professional
lecturers run through the season, lectur.
ing here and there, wherever they can
find employment, venting their CAB and
gas, much of it staler than a thrice
told tale, at so much per lecture.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16
TOURNAMENTS.

The custom of holding tournaments,
which prevails in Maryland and in some
other States, seems to worry certain con-
ductors of the press, who fail not to sneer
at those who engage in these pleasant
pastimes as the Maryland chivalry."
The public mind must have its excite
ments. Men are but children larger
grown, and will have their diversions,
amusements and gala-days. If they are
innocent and harmless in character, how
much better are they than horse-races and
other like gatherings, where ladies will
not go, and where there is betting, swear
ing, drinking and fighting. We have
been present at some of these tournaments.
where thousands were assembled, and the
scene was not marred by the presence of
solitary inebriate, or a single broil.
Why? Because woman graced the occa-
sion by her presence, and inspired all pres
ent with respect and decorum. On one
occasion, we remember there were twenty
four gallant Knights in full costume, (not
dressed like Indians, as one of our unap-
preciative contemporaries has il, } all mount
ed on fine blooded horses elegantly capar-
isoned, each Knight with his lance deco
rated with ribbon. There was the inspir
ing music of cornet band the martial
sound of the bugle and the Stentor-voice
of the herald, ordering the charge; the
marshaling of the Knights upon their fleet
and high-spirited steeds, to enter the lists;
their manly bearing and feats of splendid
horsemanship that challenged the admira-
ton of all beholders. And then, the
grand cavalcade of Knights, headed by the
vlctors, bearing upon the points of their
spears the beautiful white wreaths with
which they were to crown the Queen of
Love and Beauty and her maids of honor.
And then, these favored ladies extending
their fair hands to receive the proffered
cronet, placing glove upon the point of
the spear in token of their acceptance.
amid the smiles and congratulations of
friends and admirers.
We saw nothing in all this, worthy of
sneer, or calculated to offend propriety in
any way. On the contrary, we saw much
to admire, and much that had an ennobling
tendency upon the young persons of both
sexes in attendance. "These young men
would have been better employed with the
plow or hoe handle" we hear some of our
carping critics say. Why, bless you, ma
ny of them dropped the plow and the hoe,
to participate in this agreeable pastime,
Gin obedience to the old adage-''all work
and no play makes Jack dull boy')-
and probably resumed these useful imple-
ments the very next day. We should be
pleased to see these tournaments more fire.
quent. They would do no hurt, either to
the manners or the morals of the partici-
pants; aud we cannot say az much of some
other amusements more common at the
present day.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

The Expenses OF RoYALrY.-It is 90.
tlmated that the monarchs of Europe cost
their subjects about forty millions Of dol.
lars per annum for their personal EXPENSES
merely. The household expenses Of the
rulers of the principal countries are as fol.
lows; The Pope, $500, 900; Wurtem.
burg, $220, 900; Denmark. S24O, 900
Sweden aRd Norway, $3.50, 900; Holland
$500, 900; Portugal, $685., 900; Bavaria
81 200, ,000s Great Britain, So, $50, 900
Prussia, z,4OO, 900; Italy, $3, 200, 900
Austria, "a, 100000; Turkey, sc, 600.
100000. ~O'
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16
MARRIED..

On the 9th inst. by the Rev. William Uric,
Henry Pratt Esq. Ex-Sheriff of Kent Co. to Mrs.
Mary Wallace, both of Smyrna, Del.
On the 7th inst. by the same, Mr.. Kendall s..
Warren and Miss Susan Colt Both of New Cas-
tie county, Del.
On the 3Oth of September, at SMYRNA, Del. by
Rev. A. Rittenhouse, VIM. n. Allen and Miss
Susan Cramer, both of New Castle county.
Oct. 18TH 1869, at the residence, of Mr.. James
Budd, by Rev D. r. EweIl, Mr. William r. Rat
ledge, to Miss Mary G. Webb, both of Newcastle
co Del.
Elkton papers please copy.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16
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Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16
DECREASE OF AMERICAN Tonnage.

DECREASE OF AMERICAN ToNAGE.-Dur-
ing the fiscal year ending June 30th,
1869, the number of American vessels ar
irving from British ports was 343, with a
tonnage of 350,054 tons. The foreign
vessels arrived from British ports dur
ing the same period numbered 1, 100, with
tonnage of 1 .426, ,545 tons. This shows
a decrease, even from last year, when it
was thought our tonnage was about as low
as it would get, ofabout one-sixtb, and
an increase in foreign tonnage about one
ninth. The exhibit is far from encourag-
ing.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

SEBAsTopoL. During the Crimean war
the Russians sank seventy eight vessels in
the harbor of Sebastopol. in order to pre-
vent their capture or destruction by the
allies. Of these, nearly all have been
raised by an American engineer. The
wooden vessels were so damaged by the
teredo as to be worthless, but the iron
ships, twenty-seven in number, were rails
ed in serviceable condition. The plan
at first tried by the engineer proved un-
successful, as the ordinary Indian rubber
caissons and pontoons were inadequate to
raise large line-of-battlo ships, weighing
in one instance 5000 tons. Caissons of
unusually large size were then built, hav-
ing six girder frames running fore and aft
to give strength, and at the bows were hea-
Wy singing chains, running over wheels,
to lift the submerged vessels. The cais-
sons were divided into compartments, and
when the lifting commenced water was
admitted aft, to counterbanlance the de.
preston forward, and the caisson was sunk
to nearly the level of the water; then, by
means of an air-pump, the compartments
were freed of water, and, as the caissons
rose, the ships lifted with them. The ships
were sunk at depth Of sixty feet in the
water, and were EMBEDDED in twenty-three
feet of mud, so that the enterprise of free
ing the navigation from these distractions
was work of great magnitude.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-16

The perfection of the topographic art is
the PRINrER's CIRCULAR. by r. s. Men,
amin, Philadelphia. If there be clean
.er, sharper, or more beautiful and perfect
impression from moveablc types anywhere,
We have yet to see it.