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Middletown transcript., 1870-06-11
MIDDLETowN, DEL. June 9th, 10

MIDDLETowN, Del. June 9th, 10.
TO the Democratic Voters Of the " White
Mans Party"
take this mode to express my CRATE
full Acknowledgements to the party for their
liberal support at the late nomination elec-
tion and pledge my support to the sue
cessful candidate. If providence permits.
l shall be candidate for Coroner of New
Castle county, in 1872. Remember, drioe
peg there, for if life is prolonged, l shall
he ON hand. JOSEPH EARNEST.
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cTAR sPANGAED RANNErA

STAR SPANGAED BANNER.-A large 40 col
~ umn paper Ledger size illustrated Devoted to Sketch
Poetry, Wit Humor, genuine Fun Nonsense (of SEN
sble kindl and to the exposure of swindng humbugs
&c Only 70 cts. year, and superb engraving Evan
gcne kx2 feet gratis, 80 900 circulation Money re-
funded to all who ask it, 1t is wideawake, fearless,
truthful. Try it now. rs cents year Specimens free
Address 8 'BANNER,N IIinsdale y. Il.
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Russell Separators.


1t is impossible for us, in this brief notice. to
speak of all the points of utility and excellence
embraced in these machines, and must content
ourselves with IL mere mention of few of them
and invite you to examine the machine We
will furnish either the open or closed cylinder,
spiked with the very best of iron. The cylinder
shaft is made of steel, and fitted with brass boxes
lined with the best Babbit metal. The gear
shafts are made of steel, and run in boxes lined
with Babbit metal. The gearing is made of the
best of charcoal iron, and fitted in the best posi-
BILE manner. The cylinder is perfectly adjusted,
by men of long experience. The cylinder cap is
so constructed that the cylinder will not throw
dust into the face of the FEEDER The grain-car-
rier is ten inches wider than the cylinder, afford
ing ample room to obtain a perfect separation.
The revolving knocker in the second carrier is of
great value in securing the grain, The double
fan will clean grain of all kinds, in the most per-
vibrating shoe-rakcs are very useful in prevent
ing the choking or filing up of the shoe and ele-
vator. The arrangement for raising and lower
ing the concave is very simple and easily opera
ted. The sell-oiling and noseess shake-rods,
for the shoe and elevator spout, must be seen TO
be appreciated. The small shafts are made of
good iron, the Journals turned polished, and
fitted in the boxes perfectly. The boxes are lined
with Babbit metal, and fitted with oil cups and
caps to keep out the dust. The pulleys are made
of cast-iron, covered with leather, to prevent
slipping. The belts are of good onk-tanncd leath-
er, well stretched, cemented and riveted together.
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ONE MILLION ACRES
OF
Choice Iowa Lands

EOR SALE, ut 50 per and upwards for cash, or
on credit, by the Iowa Railroad Land Co. Railroads
already built through the Lands and all sides OF them
Great inducements to settlers Send for free pamphlet
1t gives prices, terms ocation tells who should
west, what they should bring what it will cost; gives
plans and elevations of Is different styles of ready
honses, which the Company furnish at from two hundred
and fifty to four thousand dollars ready to set up. Maps
sent II desired. Address w. w. WALKER,
may 14-1m Fice-President, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Double Pinion HORSEPOWER,
WITH RUssELL's PATENT MOVABLE CENTER.

WITH RUSSELL PATENT MOVABLE CENTER.
Russells Improved Double Pinion eight and
ten-horse Cary Power, with movable centre, has
long been in use, during which time it has with
stood the most severe tests, and for light draft,
strength and durability it has no equal. The
movable centre, is of great value, for by its use
the master wheel is allowed to adjust itself to the
master pinons, so as TO divide the labor equally,
thus overcoming friction, and removing to a great
extent the liability to break by sudden jerks or
starts of the horses. The and 6 horse power is
essentially the same as the eight and ten, except
in size.
The spring coupling fork is now attached to
the line shaft of the power, and is made with a
reversible dog by taking off the coupling fork
and changing the dog, the horses may travel Ell
thcr to the right or left.
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Blaoksmithing and Wheelwrighting
IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES.

HAYING employed good workmcn, lam now
l. l. prepared to do all kinds of work in Wheel
wrighting in connection with Blacksmithing.
llorseshoeing, Carriage Work and Cradle Work,
done in the best manner. All work warranted.
have new process for tempcring mill picks,
advantage to call on me before sending their
picks to the city to be tempered.
| also have some second hand Peach Wagons
and Mill Dearborns for sale, which will sell at
a bargain. j. G. VANDENBRAAK.
June 4-3m Middletown, Del.
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Dissolution Notice.

TNHE CO-PARTNERSIIIP heretofore existing
l. under the name of INGRAM & GIBSON is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, and VIM
u. Gibson is authorized to settle the business of
the firm. Persons having claims against the
firm will present them at once and those indebt-
ed to the firm will please make prompt payment
GEORGE w. INGRAM,
WILLIAM 2. GIBSON.
Middletown, Del. May l8, 1870.
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The undersigned will continue the

The undersigned will continue the
PRO VISION AND GROCERY BUSINESS
at the old stand, on Broad street. His store will
always be supplied with Groceries, Crackers
Fish, Bacon, &C. and Vegetables and Fruits of
all kinds in season. lie hopes for a continuance
of the fiyors heretofore bestowed on the old firm
WILLIAM Z. GIBSON.
may 2S-3w
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SAT ESMFNWANTIGD in a paying busin
S. Kennedy, 4l3 Chestnut st. Pl
A MODEL HOUSE.

DElNG cripple have made house planning spe
of convenience, beauty. and economy Descriptive circu
lars OF Plans views etc with general information val
ue to ALL sent free Address with stamp script If
venient Geo j. Colby, Architect Waterbury, Vermont
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A CARD
To the Democracy of New Castle County.

The undersigned takes this early opportunity
to return his hearty thanks to the Democratic
voters New Castle County for the very gener-
ous support they gave him at the nomination
election for Sheriff ON Saturday last. Having
used all honorable means to obtain the nomna-
ton, without success, he hereby pledges hmse elf
to work zealously and earnestly to secure the
election of his successful competitor, James Arm
strong, and urges his personal and political
friends to do the same, believing that in the pen
ding contest principles are of incalcuaby more
Importance than men, and that the man whom
the people have chosen to go forward with the
standard of Democracy in his hand must be rec
ognized and supported because of the sacredness
of the principles he represents.
WILLIAM II. LAMBsoN.
New Castle, June 9Th, 1870.
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BOSTON ICE!
TINE subscriber, the original

TINE subscriber the original
l. "C00L SPRING CHARLEY"
begs leave to announce that he will serve Pure
Boston Ice the ensuing season to all who may de-
sire it, and asks a liberal patronage from all.
He has served you long and often, and has
never made ten dollars clear on his ice. Ills
price list for the present season will be as fol-
lows, and he assures you it is as low as he can
SELL and you must not complain
PRICE LIST
81 so per hundred by the hid. in NIiddletown
200 " " q outside of i"
2 cts. per h. for less than 100 lbs. in Mddletown
"a q g g q g g &C outside of g
3 d" g" q" +" "lO lbs. everywhere.
may 28-3m CHARLES ADAMS.
TITO DEALERS IN BASKETS, PEACH
L GROWERS, and all persons using or SELL
ing Baskets.
| wish to call attention to q new article made
on n new principe-being the lightest, and best
Baskets in the market. Call or send for samples.
Baskets Of any size or weight made 10 order.
Address G. b. ROGERS,
1873 Market street, Philadelphia,
Agent for Manufacturers.
Also, Berry Baskets and Crates of the most APP
proved patterns. may % I'm
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
Spettator.
Tuesday, February 20, 1870.
Geo. Peabody.

On Friday, the last funeral honors we're rend-
cred 10 Baltimore to the memory of Geo. Pea
body. The Bait. Gazette says that large, ap-
preciative and sympathetic audience completely
filled the grand hall of the Peabody Institute
A solemn and beautiful dirge inaugurated the
proceedings, and was followed by an appropriate
prayer from the Right Reverend Bishop Whit
tingham. An Grafton was then delivered by s.
Teackle Wallis, Esq, To say that it was alto
gether worthy Of the occasion and Of the man
whose fame it was intended to commemorate,
would be to do it but scant justice. 1t was a
candid and searching review of Mr.. Peabody 5
life and character, interviewer with brilliant
disquisition on human weaknesses and tempta-
tons, and the trials and nobler rewards of life.
1t was as graceful and eloquent in language as
it was lofty and true in sentiment. No juster
OR grander tribute has, within our knowledge,
been paid to any man of this generation, and
we bat express the opinion of all present when
we say that it was such an eulogium as few men
in the world have ever deserved and received
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
VIRGINIA Pnlifics

With the Richmond Wing, we think that,
''the election of good, honest, capable men to
Office, the passage of wise, wholesome and con-
stitutional laws, and the care Of our industrial
affairs and of our works of internal improve
ment, should for the present constitute the pol
itics of Virginia. We have more to fear from
q heated, bitter and premature political contest
than from any other cause. It would be con-
test between divisions of our own people over
mere shadows, when We should all be united
and harmonious in fostering common and solid
interests. 1t ought to be the wish of every
good citizen of Virginia, native and adopted,
white and black, to place her once more on the
high road to prosperity, and influence. Party
divisions will come soon enough without our at
tempting to force them prematurely."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
Neac Aduertasesa,ae, -
II AIDES LADIES! TAKE NOTICE.
THE 81
tsNEED SEWTNG MACHINEp r

IT AIDES LADIES! TAKE NOTICE.
IL ~ THE liz
WEED SEWING MACHINE
LOCK STITCH STRAIGHT NEEDLE I
The most simple, beautiful durable and econom-
ical of any in use The Weed
ssFamiIy FavOrite''
received the HIGHEST MEDAL awarded to
American Sewing Machines at the Paris Expo,
sition of 1867 and GOLD MEDAL over all
others at the Exhibition held in the Maryland
Institute Baltimore, in November, 1869
Call and see how beautifully it can Hem, Cord,
Braid, Fell, Tuck, &c.
We call your attention to a few certificates
.aoAs Ee' BALTIMORE, Nov. 9Th, 1869.
To Weed Se,ciag Machine Company:
GENTLEMEN = We have had one of your ma
chimes in use in our factory the past year and it
and we have no hesitation in recommending it
as good machine. Yours truly,
MOORE, LARRABEE s. CO.,
Boot and Shoe Mandatory, IS S. Charles St
Agent Weed SeOing Machine Company:
So N. Charles Street.
I am the owner of Weed Family Favorite,"
and after the experience l have had with Others
shall certainly give it the preference over ALL
have used the Singer New Family Style, the
No. 2" the Grover & Baker, Howe, Wilcox
above them and say further that have never
required any instructions in regard to using it.
nor the least difficulty in managing it. 1t is so
simple child can use it,
-<..1 Mrs. JULIA WRIGHT,
176 Greenmount Avenue
Thousands of testimonials can be produced.
certifying to the superior excellence of the
Nv Fed MACHINE from parties who have
used ALL OTHERS
Come and see for yourself r-~rtsg
We would also call your attention to nice lot
of winter goods, which we will ssaf at cost.
Ladies and Gents Notions. Stamped Aprons,
Yokes Switches. Millinery Goods, &c. u
j. w. NEWTON, Agent, S
New street, above Va hotel, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
Farmers Clubs.

In several of the counties of Virginia, says
the Richmond Wing, there are not only county
agricultural societies, but neighborhood associa-
tions for the promotion Of husbandry in all of
its branches. We have observed with no little
satisfaction that these organizations are general
ly in prosperous condition The members at
tend the meetings aud enter with proper spirit
into the discussion of subjects pertinent to the
Interests OF agriculture. This is right. We
hope that the farmers throughout the State will
form county or neighborhood societies where
none exist at present. They are productive of
much real benefit not only to the members, but
to the Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
AUCTION Sales.

commissioners Sale of LanGs..by
I virtue of decree of the Circuit Ocu,t OF
Augusta county rendered in the cases OF rerry
VS.. White and ais and Kyles administrators for
&c, vs. White and ais, we will PrUSceeep1;c On
THURSDAY, THE 10th DAY OF MAkCH.
1870 on the premises to sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, the following prop9;++ry,t 70
wit: list, A tract containing 81 acres. situated
on Messy Greek at the Junction OF the Messy
Greek and Brooks Gap roads. ho;nc tho
End, A tract containing SOL acres, 1eing me ne
same tract conveyed to Thomas >. White oy
Williar., B Cochran and wife, and :. A.,
3rd The interest of Thoraas j. w ate IN Tue
Messy Creek Academy lot, upon the following
terms, to wit ef,e 81 ear.
So much in hand as will pay the costs OF suits nc
and sale, and the remainder in three equal IN
stallments, payable in one, two, and three years
respectively, with interest from the day OF sale,
the purchaser giving bond with approved per-
sOnal security and the title retained as ultimate
security. 1s5-s
The crops in the ground are reserved, and pos
session given on confirmation of the sale by the
Court. JOHN B. BALDWIN,,
GEO M. COCHRAN. JR.,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
febS-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
Southern Postmasters.

The United States Supreme Court has just
decided a case affecting Southern postmasters
war, and the sureties on their official bonds
The question was whether, under the compul-
sorry payment to the Confederate authorities of
moneys of the United States in their posses
sion at the time, the principal and sureties re-
manned liable therefor. The Supreme court
has decided that the defence of irresistible
force, etc., is not sound, because such a consid-
Grafton was not within the condition of the
bond, and that the defendants are liable for the
amount due
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
The School System.

In nothing, says the Norfolk Hrgiaian, has
the folly aud incompetency of the Underwood
Convention been more clearly shown than in
the attempt to introduce into sparsely pop
ulated and comparatively unsettled country, the
county organization and educational systems as
they exist in the densey peopled and teeming
communities ofthe Northern and Eastern States.
There these methods have gradually been intro
duced, subject to such changes and modlhca-
tions as the increasing wealth and population
from time to time suggested, until they have
attained their present proportions and develop
ment. In such community. and with such
population, it is not to be denied that the edu-
cational facilities are such as to enable the citl
zens to educate their children in an economical,
if not in thorough manner /; but to tran splant
the system here, and expect its machinery to
work with the same efficiency and smoothness,
argues both ignorance and folly. There all the
people are taxed equally to defray the expenses
incident to the plan; here the burthens will
fall with ruinous weight upon few; there the
school districts are small and compact each
containing, however, sufficient number of in
habitants to fill the school houses with sufi-
Gent number of pupils to give employment to
the teacher, and secure the dissemination ofthe
rudimeuts at least of an education to the masses
of the people here the introduction of the plan
will cause one of two results: either the school
districts will be so large that the distance will
deter half the pupils from attending, or the
State will be dotted over with empty school
houses, and the people be taxed to death for
the construction of the buildings and the salaries
of the teachers. when half dozen children, on
an average, will receive the benefits of the So
called education, and the whole thing will be a
farce
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AND FOR SALE.-I will sell, private
Baker Brothers.

HORSE SHOES I'VE have Just received
Ill another large lot of superior HORSE
SHOES. which will sell at very moderate fig
ures. Farmers and Blacksmiths will find it to
their interest 10 CALL
febl5 BAKER BROS.
STONE WARE.-Just received and for sale
~ at low prices, large lot of OTTOBINE
STONEWARE, superior to any ware in the
market fe15 BAKER BROS.
pAKER BROS. Herewith call the atten-
ID ton of the public to their stock of
Groceries,
which they offering at low prices, adapted to
the times, VIZ:
Coverings White Sugar, Clarified, Brown, P.
Rico and common Brown.
Old Government Java, Laguyra
~ and Rio Coffee
Teas, Spices, Starch. Corn Starch. &c
Hardware
We have large assortment of Rolled Iron of
various sizes, which are selling at moderate
prices, also HA MERED IRON of very supe-
nor quality, drawn to sizes especially ADAPTED to
the use OF farmers and btacksnaiths of this vicin
ity.
Horse Shoe Nails, made of the best Norway
Iron Nail rods very superior and tough
Boots and Shoes:
VI pest makes and at low figures. DYE Stufs of
various kinds cheap -
GLASS, PUTTY, OILS. &c.
We have large assortment of STAPLE DRY
GOODS, which we offer at very small advance
on cost 10 trouble to wait on customers
Staunton, January H. 1870
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22

fetch IT LIGHT. "A venerable secession
list, who had passed through all the sights, the
scenes, the trials and calamities, of the late
civil strife, was conversing with friend about
the state of the country, when he was asked
what he thought now of his favorite remedy
for entertainments by the General Government
upon the rights of the States. He replied that
as long as it worked right it was good; but. af
ter his last experience, if secession cau'e around
again he should fetch it very light Rich.
DISPATCH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
The Peabody Fund.

The trustees of the Peabody Educational
Fund have just held their annual session at the
Arlington House, Washington, with a full rep
resentaton of trustees present. The report of
DR.. Sears was exceedingly interesting, and
showed most gratifying results of the labors of
the trustees during the past year.
It was voted that the next annual meeting
should be held in Philadelphia on the third
Wednesday of February, 1871; and that a
meeting be held at Memphis, Tennessee, or
some other point in the Southern States, du-
ring October of the present year.
The trustees dined Friday with the Pres-
dent, who takes deep interest in the affairs of
the-assOciation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-22
T AND FOR SALE.-Aotinp under a de-

AND FOR SALE.-Acting under de-
Ia cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, rendered in the cause of Blain's executor,
against Williams Wise and others, I will pro-
ceed on the premises, on FRIDAY, the 4th day
of MARCH next. to sell at public sale, to the
highest bidder, tract of land in said county, on
the Harrisonburg s. Warm Springs turnpike,
adjoining Neff Cowger, Todd and others con-
tanning about 81 acres. 1t is of fine quality,
Southern exposure mostly, has on it a young or
chard, small tenement, &c e
Terms.-Costs of suit and sale in hand bal
ance in equal instalments at six, eighteen and
thirty months, bearing interest," purchaser to give
sufficient personal security and title to be retain
ed Sale at ii o'clock, A. NJ sat st
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sALE.-Rx uirlu

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue
" of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
coed on SATURDAY, THE 18TH Day OF
FEBRUARY, 1870 in front of the Courthouse
IN Staunton, to sell the parcel of land in the pro-
ceedings mentioned, fronting ON Winchester ST.,
extended on the Northwest, and the Institution
road on the Southwest, and nearly opposite the
premises of Mr.. Pike Powers. 1t will be sold
altogether or in four separate lots, conveniently
laid off with water privilege guaranteed to each
lot. Plat and survey may be seen at the office of
Shelley q Bumgardner.
Terms-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale; and the balance in equal instaments at six,
twelve, eighteen twenty four and thirty months,
with interest from the day of sale bonds with
good security to be given by the purchasers, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
teb1-4ts JOHN B. BALDWIN, Conn.,
VALUABLE FARM IN MA leK Eft
Y In pursuance of deed of trust executed to
1857, by John W. Hogshead and wife, will pro-
coed on the premises on SATURDAY, THE
18th DAY OF FEBRUARY next, to sell that
valuable farm or so much thereof as may be nee.
essary on which said Hogshead nov resides II
contains $50 acres. is of fine quality, we'll inn
proved, with good residence, barn and outbouses
1t is near Striblng Springs, on both sides of the
Harrisonbprg and Warm Springs Turnpike,
about eleven miles from Staunton Sapd adams
lands of Kinney, David G. Hoggsett and Others
TERMs:-Costs of sale in hand balance in
equal instaments at six, eighteen and thirtv
months, bearing interest, the purchaser to give
bonds with sufficient security and the title to be
retained as ultimate security. 70
Sale at IL o'clock. A. NJ
jan2i-tds NICRO. K. TROUT, trustee
DUBLIC SALE.-The subscriber will So !
can,v at n1 IL 5eSaanee near Newport in Augusta
24th day of February, the following properttvs.4 o
Two good work horses, several cows ono o.
horse wagon, one No. l two-horse waSon tao
Two sets t ct harness pows and harrow, two No.
80 gallons, y or IA tubs, and many other G.Ies
too tedious to mention. o'nei articles
Terms "a credit of FIVE months will be p;ven
on al suns OF % and upwards for all amounts
feb1-4ts AHnMv.oo
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Accident to an Editor

On Wednesday morning, the 9th inst, Mr..
B. F.<Harlow, editor of the Greenbrier bde-
pendent met with painful accident. He was
about leaving his residence, near Greenbrier
Ferry, and was unloosing the rein of his bride
which was attached to the balusters of the porch
when his horse suddenly jerked backward
catching his hand against the bausters, tear
ing the nail from one finger and fearfulIy man
Cling and bruising two other fingers