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Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23

A discarded lover, hailing from Brook
lyn, N. Y. recently pursued his promised
bride to the family Of Gov Randolph, at
Morristown, N. j. whittier she had fed to
escape his opportunities, and made a des-
perate attempt to take her life. A few
months ago the lady was engaged to be
married to the would-be murderer, and
eceiyed his visits at her fathers house in
Brooklyn. The father of the girl is veal
thy, and was General in the Union army
during the late war. Apartments were
fitted up under the paternal roof, at cost
of $4,000, for the young couple, whose
monograms marked every piece of the
rich furniture. Elaborate preparations
were made for the wedding, Invitations
were sent out, and no one for moment
entertained doubt of a marriage. Two
days before the eventful day the bride
that was to be learned that her promised
husband was person with whom she
could not consent to trust her happiness
She Immediately broke the engagement
and ordered her suiter never to appear be
fore her again, when he attempted to stal
her in her fathers presence She escaped
and being again threatened went to visi
the family of Gov. Randolph. Her suite
presented himself at the door of the Gov
ernor's mansion day or two afterward
the girl gave orders to bar the door
Then he attempted to smash the door
and finally, it is said, fred npon his aft
anced through the window,
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23

CANADA.-The Dominion is in arms
on account of a "big scare" growing out
of rumor that the Fenians are preparing
to march cover the border" General
O'Neill, it appears, is actually on the ram
page. He has repudiated the do-nothing
Fenian Congress which recently met in
Chicago and called council of fighting
men, which assembled in New York, on
Monday last His object is to provide
funds and organize an expedition at once,
to join the Red River insurgents and strike
blow for the overthrow of British power
in all British America. Emissaries have
been despatched to the Northwest Terrific
ry in advance. Gen. O'Neill is COM
mapder of the Fenian Army, and has con-
troll Of all the arms and ammunition which
have been collected in considerable guam
iities at convenient points along the from
tier. All he needs. says the New York
Post. is enough to set him in motion.
When once across the border he calculates
tbat Ineu aHu uohey VIII come 10 his sup
port without stint. He is popular with
the brotherhood, and cannot fail to raise a
large body Of men. If the Red River in.
surgents really mean fight. and they car
effect a junction with any considerable
body of Fenians, the Canadians will have
to do some sharp fighting to overpowel
them, for it is certain they would be hea
Willy reinforced from this side. and would
subsist upon the country. A formidable
CANADIAN expedition consisting of abou
90O0 men with two steel batteries, is tt
start for Rupert's Land about the 10th o
May, but IL the Fenians really mean bust
ness and not bluster, and Gen. O'Neil
with his gallant gearers of the green, car
get into position in advance of the stee
batteries. and secure the cooperation o.
the Red River insnrgents, the news from
: over the border viii be quite lively after
9bi.c Some think, however, that tn,
ihing is only q large size bubble
wicked into nothingness by tAs
Isy bayonets.
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CONCENTRATED MANpREs AS AN INVEST
MENT.-ln series of experiments made
by Professor Voelker, the great English
agricultural chemist, land which unma-
nured yields tons. A cwt. of turnips,
gave for the expenditure of ten dollars in
superphosphates an increase of s tons,
cwt. being gain Of over one hundred and
strty-one per cent.
In this country the same extraordinary
results have been attained by the use Of
such standard fertilizers as Whann's Rau
Bone Superphosphate, On corn this ma
nure has frequently produced an increase
of from one hundred to one hundred ana
eighty per cent, over the same land un.
manured. In view of these facts farmers
who desire to raise large crops should by
all means use it. There is no better fer
tilizer in the market IA fact which is at
tested by farmers in every section of the
country.
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March ley Edward Moore

GsT- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and Ca
TARRH treated with the utmost success by j.
lsAAcs. NJ. d. and Professor of Diseases Of tie
Eye and Ear (his speciality in The Medical Coilege
Y I'hiladetphia, 10 years experience formerly Of
Leyden, Holland, No. SO5 Arch street, Phila,
Testimonials can be seen at his office. The me l.
ical faculty are invited to accompany their pa
tients, as he has no secrets in his practice. Ar
tiiicial eyes inserted without pain. No charge
ior examination. apr l5--ly.
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- SHERlFFALPY.-Tot the Voters of the Demo-
~ = cratic Party of New Castle County:
uENTtEMEN ;-Eneouraged by many friends |
nomination for Sheriff for the County of New
castle, pledging myself to abide by the nomina-
uon OF said Party and give my hearty support TO
'he successful candidate. Respectfully,
WIN. ii. LAMBSON.
New Castle Hid. Dec 25--ts
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INGRAM & GIBsoNs PRICE CURRENT

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
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown Del.
March 20-tf INGRAM A. GIBSON
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23
NOTICE.

A Ii LOT HOLDERS who have not complied
"A with conditions Of SALE are respectfully mo-
tilted that the time for go doing will expire on
Tuesday, April 26th, 1870, when they will forfeit
the amount paid on said lots.
apr 23-lw GEO. W. INGRAM q co.
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STILL FURTHER
REDUCTION In PRICES AT
John A. Reynolds s. Sons.

ONE THOUSAND YARDS
Best Makes Caliooes, l23 Cts. per yd.
Other /" " Ct, 8, 10 +" +"
Bleaohed and Uubleaohed Muslins,
10, l2a, 10, l8 per yard.
Coates & Olark's Spool Cotton ST doz.
Sterling Cotton 8 cents per Spool.
Best Soft White Sugar IA &l5 cts. lb.
Yellow Sugar 10, IL, l3 cts. per lb.
Best Rio & Lag. Coffee 25, 28
Best Coal Oil 8 Cents per quart,
Good MOlasses 8 Cents per quart
Rock Salt . cents per pound.
Sugar Cured Hams 2o@22 cts. per lb.
Heavy Side Meat ls cts per lb.
Shoulders l5 cents per pound.
A FRESH LINE OF
Alpacas and Dress Goods
Just Received and selling at
25 & 80 Per Cent. Discount
ON OLD PRICES.
BONA FIDE
b A r G A L N 81!
april 23-y
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23

/. A North Carolinian has refused $4,000
for mad stone in his possession.
Margaret Taylor, of Tennessee, is dead.
She was 107 and a maiden,
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23
SHHERIFFALTY.
GHERIFFALTY.

9 GIIERIFFALTY,
To the Electors Of New Castle County.
FELLOW CITIZENS Il offer myself to your con-
sideration for the Office of SHERIFF of New Cas-
tie County, subject TO the nomination of the Dem
ocratic party. Respectfully yours,
~ ISAAC GRUBB.
New Castle I'D. jan 22-tn
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GORONER!!

10 Tie Denlocratic Voters Of Ne,U Castle County
EELLow-CITIzEE Sat the earnest solicitation
o. u. my friends offer myself as a candidate for
and hereby pledge myself to support the snccncs'
iul nominee of the Democratic Party.
G. JOSEPH EARNEST,
st. Georges I'D. March 26, ls70-tn.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-23
(tORoNERl

10 h' Democratic Voters Of New Castle Co.
FELLOW CITIZENS AT the earnest solicitation
OF my friends again offer myself as a candidate
Ior the nomination of Coroner of New Castle Go.
ana an am thankful to my friends for the support
tney gave me at the last nomination election, and
pedge myself to abide the decision of the party.
RICHARD GROVES,
Delaware City, Feb. 5-tn
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
The Chinese Question.

From ocean to ocean, from the North
to the South, all over our laud, through
ont its centre, and around its border, the
great question is the Chinese question.
Statesmen are looking at it carefully;
newspaper men are writing about it; and
politicians are preparing for the introduc-
ton of John Chinaman into politics.
He has been introduced into the work.
shops of Massachusetts,; he has been
put into the fields of the South; and has
rendered, as far as the work is concerned,
complete satisfaction; and the news now
is that contracts for large numbers have
been made for New York City and other
places throughout the country-hence
the interest in the question. This con-
tract system savors to strongly of slavery
to allow the American people, who have
just passed through an ocean of human
blood. to rid themselves of the system of
slavery. which was eating out the vitals
of the Republic. We are yet mourning
for our friends and kindred lost in the
dreadful struggle against it, and are still
deep in the slough of debt of billions
created to rid ourselves of one of the
"last relics of barbarism" The country
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
OBITUARY.
Death Of Admiral Dahlgren.

kilograms from Washington, on Tues
day announced the decease in that city of
Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren, from
heart disease. This distinguished officer
was a native of Philadelphia. He was
born in 1910, and was appointed midship-
nan from Pennsylvania February lst,
1895. In 1861. while most of the principal
officers attached to the Washington Navy
Yard resigned their. commissions, Com
mander Dahlgren remained faithful to the
flag, and was consequently appointed com
mandant of the Washington Navy Yard.
Feb. 7, 1863, he was promoted to be Rear
Admiral, and on July 7th, 1868, relieved
Rear Admiral Dupont in command OF the
South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. A
combined operation of army and navy
forces, under General Gilmore and Ad-
miral Dahlgren, resulted, after long and
severe struggle. in the capture Of Morris
Island and the reduction OF Fort Sumter
to a pile Of ruins. Admiral Dahlgrcn.
when connected with the Bureau of Ord
nance brought about great changes and
increased efficiency in that department.
Among his measures were the adoption of
heavy shell guns of the Dahlgren pattern
and an efficient armament for boats con-
sisting of bronze howitzers of twelve and
twenty.four pound calibre with a light
iron field carriage for duty on land. He
also published several works on branches
of gunnery part of them being issued by
the United States Government.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
An Item for the Ladies.

Those of our lady readers who favor
the medical education of woman, and
also all our readers, both male and
female, who are dogmatically opposed to
woman entering the medical profession
becoming doctors, will read with interest
the following. which we clip from the
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Several months ago the Medical Ga.
sette offered a prize for the greatest num-
Der of acceptable clinical reports. In
answer to this the editor received series
of articles signed an. NJ. w." which he
published in the Gazette, and they there
attracted the attention, admiration and
commendation of the Faculty for their
undoubted ability, clearness and force.
Consequently, the prize was awarded
to M. N. w." but the editor was rather
more surprised than delighted to find that
IN. NJ. w - were the initials of "Mrs.
NJ. NJ. WEBSTER, II recent graduate Of
the Women'. Medical College Of Penn
sylrania."
The peculiar feature of this story is
that while the Gazette was publishing
these admirable articles of an. NJ. W."
its editor was filling opposite columns
with arguments against the ability of wo-
men to properly treat just such subjects
as m. NJ. w." was writing upon to the
admiration and praise of the entire medi-
cal profession.
We have one word to say for the edi-
tor-on making the discovery of the iden-
tity of M. N. w., he frankly, fearlessly
and gracefully acknowledged that he
was wrong and the women are right.
APRoPos-Miss Mary Putnam, a daugh-
ter of tho publisher. George Z. Putnam,
New York, has graduated as a physician
at Paris, with the highest certificate that
the institution can give.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
War In Europe.

Last week we stated to our readers
that war was imminent between Prussia
and France, and that the bloody work
might commence at any hour. Within
the time of that statement and this one,
embracing only one week, the war tocsin
has been rung, and now great armies are
about to meet in bloody conflict. We,
last week, briefly stated the avowed and
apparent cause of the trouble, which We
again, in substance, restate; for we wish
all the readers of the SENTINEL to start
with correct knowledge of this trouble.
Two years ago Queen Isabella, of
Spain, was driven from her throne by an
uprising of her people. She was COM
PEELED to leave the country. 1t was
first thought that Republic could be
established on the ruins of the old mon
archy. 1t appears, however. that the
party favoring republic is too week to
bring to a consummation this desired end.
The leading men of the country then
agreed to select member of some one
of the German families of Europe to
accept the crown, and sit in the empty
throne. The choice, after good deal of
casting about, fell upon German Prince
of the Hohenzollern family-the family
name of the Prussian ruling family
but commonly known in European polit-
ical circles by the name of Prince Leo
pold. The Prince accepted the offer of
the throne, which was rendered him by
General Prim. of Spain. This nomina-
ton was, however, not final, for it was
subject to the decision of the Spanish
Cortes, a sort of Legislature or Congress.
To this nomination Louis Napoleon was
bitterly opposed, and declared that it was
gotten up by Count Bismark, the Prus.
sian Prime Minister at Berlin. and Gen.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
New Banks.

Simultaneously with a prospect of a
withdrawal of a portion of our currency
from the banks of the New England and
Middle States, there has sprung up move
pent to establish the State banking sys-
tenn both here and in New York, but
more especially in Philadelphia, where a
deficiency of chartered banking capital is
greater now than at any former period,
because our business has swollen to such
vast dimensions. We have already in
operation here two State banks that seem
to be doing well, and notices have been
published of applications to be made to
the next Legislature for some half dozen
bank charters of the same kind; all, of
course like the two now in operation,
without currency-North american.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
Grocery and Provision Store.
Cherry Street, Miflintown, Pa.

THE undersigned, having purchased the
l. Grocery and Provision Store of S. B.
Loudon, situate on Cherry street, East Point,
has now on hand a full and well selected as-
sortment of
Groceries and Notions,
Az follows: Syrups, Teas, Coffees. Flour and
Feed, Mackeral, Salt, Csal Oil, Buckets,
Brooms, Fancy and Common Soaps,
Spices, Tobacco, Cigars, Rice,
Crackers. Vinegar, Coffee
Essence, Starch, Corn
Starch, Washing
Soda, Baking Soda, Lamp F.ues, Lamp Wicks,
Brushes, Indigo, Combs, Hair Oil, P0r-
fumery, Gloves and Hosiery, Sus-
penders, Thread, Buttons,
Notions and Stationery, and in fact good
assortment of everything usually kept in
country Grocery and Notion Store. Also,
Complete Assortment of Ladies' and Chill
dren's Shoes and BrOganS.
sSJ@ The highest rates allowed in exchange
for Butter and Eggs. -dGa Prompt payers,
thirty days.
MARIO C. BARTLT.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
Grasshoppers In Utah.

A writer to the Department of Agri-
culture Gays: "We are surrounded en-
compassed about, and overwhelmed with
grasshoppers. These insects have hatch
ed out the past spring by myrlads' on
the benches around the city, and In
most Of the unfrequented Streets SO that
now in the outside lots they are doing
a great amount of damage. In my lot,
which is on the east part of the town.
they have destroyed all my young green
vegetables, also my pie-plant, gooseber
ries, strawberry plants, potato vlnes'
grape vines. old and young, and stripped
nine teu,hs of my trees of foliages' and
now are cutting off tbe pea vines. As
an instance of their voracity, on the
9th Of April my place looked lovely
in the morning, at noon the small in
sects commenced to travel in a body,
and before sundown the place was as
bare as nothing had been planted, and
they, staying around, kept it so; and
now we have the appearance of winter
in the lots SO affected. The insects have
not travled far into the city in any num-
bers, because the inhabitants of the out
side lots are vigilant in their efors to
destroy all that they can. All modes
are resorted to-digging holes, driving
the insects into. and burying them in
the mud; piling straw, surrounding
them and driving them in, and then at
ter dark burning them in the straw put
ting hoop in the mouth of sack,
sweeping them into sacks and crushing
them catching them in sheets and de-
stroying them, &c. Though millions
are killed daily, we are overrun with
them, and people from the mountains say
the hills are covered with small ones,
yet to come down. 1t is deplorable
prospect, but we ARE going to fight it
out on that line
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
Red Cloud.

If the appended despatch be true, Red
Cloud really intends to stand by the re-
Gently enacted treaty stipulations, not
withstanding the predictions of some
sagacious men that he would disregard
them:
CHEYENNR,July 13.-A telegram from
Fort Laramie says it is rumored that Red
Cloud has gone to the Cheyennes to urge
them to be peaceable. and that if they
are not he will drive them from the coun-
try. The Cheyenues are camped on
the right fork of Powder river. Red Cloud
is expected here about the 10th of next
month.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20

eral PriIn, and principally all in the in
terest of Prussia, and further declared
his intention of declaring war if the
Prince was not Withdrawn. This declar-
alton and demand for withdrawal was met
by the Prusaian King in the statement
that he was stranger to the affair, and
that he could not intervene for the with
drawal, that the Prince could do as he
chose. The Emperor then demanded
that the King should give a promise for
the future The King refused to say
that he would not in the future take any
part in the candidature of Spain. He
declared that he reserved to himself the
right 10 consider circumstances. Prince
Leopold was Withdrawn. Minister Ben
edetti, who represented France at the
Prussian seat of government, Berlin.
again saw the King and peremptorily
demanded to know the Kings intentions.
The Minister was on the instant dis
missed. and the fact despatched to the
Cabinets of Europe. Both governments
Immediately put troops on the march for
the frontier.
Thus we state to our readers, in as
brief a manner as we can, what we be.
lieve to be correct statement of the
question.
Dispatches inform us that it is rumored
that battle wss fought on the frontier,
at or near Forebach-other dispatches
say at Thionville. For particulars we
must wait for the foreign mail. This is
but the entering wedge. The people Of
both Prussia and France a,e enthusiastic
in support Of their respective govern
ments. French accounts put the loss of
the Prussians at 5000 killed, and that
of the French at 1000 killed. As yet
the report can be traced to no reliable
source. Napoleon and his son have gone
to the front. The Crown Prince Of
Prussia has taken the field and is in com.
mand of the Prussian forces.
At Washington. on the 18th inst,
President Grant called Cabinet meet
ing. at which it is understood the whole
subject was discussed. Arrangements
are being made by which our government
will be kept constantly advised by tele-
graph, of the situation of affairs.
There are rumors among the Cuban
agents here, to the effect that Napoleon
intends seizing Cuba in case Spain shows
any sympathy with Prussia. In that
case the United States will be compelled
to interfere, and President Grant is re-
ported as saying yesterday that in such
an event he would be called upon to en-
force the Monroe doctrine. The Presi-
dent has determined to send General
Sheridan to Europe to observe the opera
tons of the contending armies. He will
start at once, and will be accompanied by
two or three members Of his staff.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-07-20
Hampton and Blair.

Wade Hampton and Frank Blair. Jr..
did more than any other men in the ma.
tion to defeat the Democracy in the last
Presidential campaign by rashly expos
ing the true feelings and purposes of the
party. 1t was generally supposed that
they had learned lesson from that ex-
perience, and that the Democracy were to
be spared thereafter the disastrous effects
Of their incontinent candor. Blair has
kept commercially quiet, and there is
room to hope that he may be truly peni-
tent. Not SO Hampton, however. This
blatant rebel seems fearful that the coun-
try is forgetting his offence and therefore
takes occasion, now and then, to air anew
his vocabulary Of treason. A statue in
commemoration of certain dead Confed-
erate soldiers was unveiled the other day
at Charleston, and Hampton was the ora.
tor. His address was, in the words of
the Democratic Baltimore Gazette,
worthy of the man and of the occa-
sion.'' The same paper says further
regarding it: "He boldly controverted
the declaration, 30 often repeated. that
the principles for which the South
fought were settled by the war. Hewarn-
ed his hearers not to be misled by that
unmeaning jargon which tells you that
your case was submitted to the arbitra-
ment Of arms. and that the sword has
decided that cause against you" Hc en-
phatically denied the power of the sword
to decide the principle or establish truth.
He admitted that it often overthrew a
just cause, and by brute force controlled
the right. 1t simply vindicated the
truth when it was drawn in defence of
truth. But it is false he said, in fact
as in logic, to assert that the sword can
or does decide justly between right or
wrong" Thus. despite the wild World,
and against the earnest advice of the
more prudent leaders, the Democracy
will here and there boldly show their
hand, and thus demonstrate the identity
of their cause with that of the rebellion.
-Pyess.