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THE CUBAN SITUATION.

TIE war between Prussia and France has so
overshadowed all subjects of minor import
ance that the troubles of Spain and Cuba have
almost been lost sight of. Spain, which was
the immediate cause of the conflict, sits wait
ing for something to turn up in her favor, so
that she can wind up the work of her revolu-
tion and establish permanent government,
while In Cuba the counter revolution still
continues nominally, although the clash of
arms has almost ceased to be heard in that
quarter. That the Cubans have not been able
to achieve any permanent advantages against
the almost imbecile attempts to subdue them
made by the Spanish forces is disappoint-
ment to their well-wishers in the United
States; but people who cannot help them
selves when they have such an opportunity as
was presented to the Cubans can scarcely ex-
peot much beyond sympathy from their
neighbors. AS the matter now stands the
Cubans appear totally unable to achieve their
independence, while the Spaniards are equally
incompetent to establish their authority over
the island as heretofore. There is nothing to
be gained by prolonging such situation as
this, and it is for the best inte-
rests of all parties that the insurrec-
tion should terminate at as early q
day as possible. In view of the complication
OF affairs in Europe, Spain would doubtless
be only too glad to conclude the contest with
bes colony, so that she may be able to avail
herself of her whole military force in case of
sny emergency that may arise out of the
Franco -Prussian quarrel and if the Oubans
are not in a position to demand their inde-
pendence, they certainly ought to be able to
conclude peace on equitable terms and to
exact conditions that will prevent a continu-
ance Of the tyrannical policy on the part of
the mother country that caused the
insurreotion. If the Cubans had been half
as much in earnest as were the American
colonies in their contest with Great Britain
they would have succeeded in driving the
Spaniards from their island long ago. But
the fact is that all the Latin races lack stamina
and moral purpose, and it is far better that
CUBA should no given UP to Spain sgain than
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DESPATCH from Paris states that orders
have been given for laying waste the country
near the capital, and that valuable -four mills
have already been destroyed, while extraordi-
nary pains have been taken to place the rare
geological ouriosites in the Bois de Boulogne
in place of safety. The underlying idea of
this defensive strategy appears to be that it
matters little how many families may be made
homeless or how many of such commonplace
things as barns and mills may be burned up.
if deer, antelope and giraffes do not fall into
the hands of the Prussians. The rescue of
hippopotamus is deemed an object of more
moment than the preservation of the home
steads of ten thousand families, and if King
William can only be kept from driving back
to Berlin gigantic elephant, Paris litte recks
how many peasants may be plunged into
hopeless poverty.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-26

The REpUBLIoANs of Lancaster vote on
Saturday for Congressional, Legislative, and
other candidates, and the contest has been
singularly animated. If half is true that is
published by the local papers against the
various candidates, every man pressing for a
nomination much more merits a cell in the
penitentiary than a seat at Washington or
Harrisburg and according to the history the
several editors give of each other, all of them
should have been reposing behind iron bars
years ago. The District Attorney should
present at least fifty bills to the next Grand
Jury, if the newspapers are at all. credible,
and promptly move for an enlargement of the
county jail. Editors and candidates gene
rally should be indicted in the name of the
Republican party, unless honesty has en-
tirely ceased to vegetate in the Old Guard.
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If THE DISPATCHES sent over the cable las
night are not grossly incorrect, the bulk of
MacMahon's army has marched to the relief
of Bazaine. These reports do not imply
that a junction of the two wings of the
French army has already been effected, but
only that they are in such proximity as to
act in cooperation for defensive or offensive
operations, or at least to expose the Prus-
SLAMS, who are investing Metz, to the danger
of having simultaneous assault upon their
front and rear.
The Prussian advance upon the capital has
at least had the effect of impeding the trans
portation of reinforcements and supplies
from Paris to the French armies in front,
and if MacMahon ventures too far towards
the Moselle, it is possible that all his lines of
communication with the capital may be cut
off.
The central point of interest continues to
be the battle-ground of last week and the ad-
jacent country. 1t is in that region that a
decisive conflict is most likely to occur, and
in no other quarter have the French chance
of retrieving the disasters of the campaign.
The Harrisburg Telegraph is earnestly
urging the Republicans OF the hopeless dis
triet of York, Cumberland, and Perry to no.
inmate a straight Republican candidate for
Congress to pull the chestnuts out of the fire
for Cameron, and enable Haldeman to be re-
elected. When the Republicans shall have
burnt their fingers in obedience to Oameron's
strategy, Haldeman, being winner, can be
jolly. But if the Republicans shall not
rush their fingers into the fire, what then?
Fors particulars, inquire of the Republican
United States Senator who is struggling to
elect Democratic Congressman against the
wishes of the Democratic party.
The LOWER BAY NUISANCE still continues
in the environs of New York-that is to say
the bodies of thousands of dead dogs, cats,
and horses have been washed on the shores
adjacent to luxurious country seats and
suburban villages, and the air for miles
around Manhattan is tainted with poisonous
effiuyia. Thus rottenness prevails without
as well as within the metropolis, and health
and life are wantonly sacrificed to easare
profits on a New York offal contract.
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CHKSNUT STREET FEMALE SEMINARY,
~ PHILADELPHIA.
MISS BONNEY and MISS DILIAYE, Prin-
cipas. The twenty.frst year OF this ENGLISH
AND FRENCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
will open on WEDNESDAY,, Sept. Ia, at No. 1915
CHESNUT Street. m
Particulars from circulars. sl3tOf
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The CoNvENTIoN of Republicans in favor of
minority representation will meet at Heading
on Wednesday next. The minority counties
are especially urged to send delegates, but
delegates viii be welcomed from any section
of the State who sympathize with the move
ment. We notice that the convention that
elected the Berks delegates complimented
Cameron and Scott, and active efforts are
now being made to pervert the whole effort
into licking the hands which have smitten the
earnest Republicans of the Democratic coun-
ties. The chief complaint of the true men of
the minority districts is that the patronage of
these sections has been battered by the Sena-
tors to pay individual debts, and often in de-
fance of the wishes of the party. The Re-
publicaDs of the minority counties should
understand that some of the active men APP
parently enlisted with them have already
contracted to sell out and deliver the whole
convention.
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Exoves,oMs.

RkoAb PHILADELPHIA BAND, NO. I.
GRAND EXCURSION
TO LONG BRANCH,
SATURDAY. August 81, 1870.
Leaving Philadelphia, from WALNUT ST. WHARF
stTk O'Clock A. M,
By SPECIAL TRAIN over Camdsn and Buriing,
ton County and New Jersey Southern Railroads,
Giving parties EIGHT HOURS AT LONG BRANCH,
and an opportunity OF viewing the Trotting
Matches at Monmouth Park, and the Encampment
and Dress Parade OF the celebrated
NINTH NEW YORK REGIMENT,
Colonel James Fisk, Jr., Commanding.
Fare for the Excursion. n.................,..sa $3.50
Tickets will positively be limited; they should
therefore be purchased at an early date. They
can be procured until O'Clock p NJ OF the
day previous to the excursion, at the ONCE of
Beck's Band No. sas Market street; Charles Brint-
znghoffer No. 935 market street; Enos c. Renuer
No. b0l Girard avenue: j. c. Helm, No 1915 North
Tenth street; Ticket once, No. s2s Chestnut street;
also, Camden and Amb0y Railroad Ticket ONCE
Walnut street wharf, any day previous to the excur-
sion, and on the morning OF the Excursion rs 25 ct
q RAND vISITATION OF THE
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Gn full uniforml
TO ATLANTIC CITY,
FRIDAY August 2s, 1870,
remaining untd
MONDAY AFTERNOON. esth.
The various Communicates OF Knights Templar
hau
visit to Atlantic City this season. leaving VINE
Street Ferry at $50 P. M.
ON FRIDAY. August G6.
PROGRAMME WHILE AT ATLANTIC CITY.
FRIDAY EVENING.
complimentary Hops will be given at each of the
hotels by the proprietors.
SATURDAY.
At A. M. will report at headquarters, Ia fuu
dress, for parade on the beach.
At p. M. the "Grand knight Templar's Recep-
ton" Will be given at headquarters under the aus
pices OF Cyrene Commandery, preceded by dis
play OF fireworks Illustrating Masonic emblems.
SUNDAY.
Rev. Sir VIM. II. JKFFERYS, E. q, p. OF New
jersey will lead in devotion In the Methodist Church.
MONDAY.
AT Q A. N. viii report at headquarters, Ia full
dress, for the Grand Review before the Grand
Ohicers.
Sir VIM. WALLACE GOODWIN, P. e. c. Cyrene
Commandery and &. @. G. OF New Jersey, will have
general command.
General Headquarters Will be at the Sea-view Ex-
Cursion House.
Round trip tickets good from Friday afternoon
until MONDAY afternoon, inclusive, S.
See time table for cunning of trains etc. s16
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Tn EMPEROR who lately held ell France
in awe has now fallen so low that there are
none 20 do him reverence. In the French
Chambers yesterday, the Republicans pro-
tested against a fight for his dynasty, while
one Parisisn journal denounced him as the
sole author of tho present calamities, and an
other insisted that he must be kept away
from headquarters, because his presence at
the front was e sure presage of defeat; and to
crown his disgrace, it is reported that
Eugene pitches into him sharply for not ex-
posing his precious person on the battlefield
or, in other words, for being coward as
well as q criminal blunderer. 1t is impos-
sible that man so thoroughly untitled for
the leadership of France can resume that
position. Despised by the army, hated by
the people, and reproached by his own party
of Imperialists, it is high time that he sought
refuge in obscurity, and left armies and gov
ernments to men who are more capable of
managing them.
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ON FREE EXHIBITION
AT ~
CHAs. F. HAsELTINEs GALLERY,
No. lI25 CHESTNUT STREET.

BRAUNs FAMOUS PANORAMIC VIEWS OF
Berlin, Potsdam, Chariottenburg, coblentz Heidel-
Weisbaden, Brussels, Amsterdam. Waterloo, Lioge
Ypres, Rotterdam, Utrecht, etc. etc.
complete set OF the Berlin Museums, ana interior
views OF al the rooms In the various roya palaces
OF Prussia
Particular attention is drawn to the fact thar IN a
few days 100 views on the Rhine and It's f0rtidca-
tlong "a never before seen, VIII be exhibited II 10
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eoooArsoNAL.
II " q Is A e A ID E w "
FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS ~
No. isis LOCUST street.


NO t4ib LOCUST street
EDWARD CLARENCE. SMITH. A. NJ, Principal.
This Select School will enter upon its sixth yesx
completely reorgenized. - 4 = -
Rooms improved, and rentted with handsome fur
niture. N -
]. Pupils prepared for business life. Thorough
course In the EDg'ish Branches and Mathematical
Pupils prepared for high standing 10 College.
Special instructors IN French, German Draw
Ing Penmanship, Elocution, Bookkeeping. Natural
Science.
4. a carefully organized Primary Department
8. special features-an unsurpassed locality,
spacious and wel-venttlated rooms with high oef-
tngs, retired play ground.
Next session begins September 1s. Circulars ct
LIE WALK ERS, No. 922 CHESNUT Street.
Testimonial from Hon. William Strong y. 8 6u-
preme Court
PHILADELvHIA, June Is, 1870.
During the last two years my son has been an at
tendant OF the school OF Mr.. Edward Clarence Smith
known as Rugby Academy l can unquatfedly
commend MIR. smith to those who have sons 70 be
educated, as a superior instructor devoted 90 ffs
work, kind and firm In his management OF his pupils
and in all respects qualified for In his pro-
feesion.
s1s w. STRONG.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16
PARLOR STOVES.

PARLOR STOVES.
BRILLIANT, DEW DROP.
GAS BURNING BASE, UNION AIR TIGHT
PARLOR LIGHT, OUR PARLOR.
Also, SEXTON'S PARLOR HEATERS.
Stoves of all kinds suitable for Stores, Offices
Bar-rooms, and School Houses.
Also, the Morning Glory and the Oriental both
unsurpassed in beauty and efficiency They can
be seen in operation at the store of the proprietor
All sizes of Bar-room Stoves and Template
Stoves repaired at short notice.
Old Stoves taken in exchange
u.s. TIN WARE at wholesale and retail. ~sss
As have practical workmeu employed, think
I can give satisfaction to all who favor me with
their work. Particular attention paid to Roof
ing and Spouting.
AT HIS BRANCH STORE GALENA, MD,
He has large stock of Stoves and Tin Ware on
hand and is prepared to fill all orders for
STOVES, TIN WARE ROOFING sPoUTING, &C. &c
at the shortest notice and on the best terms.
g- ORDERS SOLICITED.
S. W. ROBERTS.
Middletown, February IL, ls7o-1y
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16
COOK STOVES.

NIAGARA, PARLOR COOK, MONITOR
CORAL COOK, WM. PENN, LEHIGH,
and others made in the city.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

AT Baltimore, on Saturday, a terrific
boiler explosion occurred in Sterling &
Abrams Chesapeake steam sugar refinery,
on the wharf, below Pratt street, The
boiler room and kiln house were demolish-
ed, and fifteen feet of the adjoining steam
bakery of Bartis & Co. was blown into
fragments from the base of the roof.
Seven persons are known to have been
killed, and a number were injured, among
the latter being several laborers on schoo-
ncr, laying in front of the refinery. The
Coroner's jury have found that the explos-
ion was caused by the insufliciency of wa
ter in the boilers
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Lyceunr Room, MddLctown,
Il or

Mr.. EDIroR-Owing to the stormy wea-
ther and the performance of Mr. X. L. K.
in the interest of the Town Hall Co. the
regular meeting of the Lyceum, on last
Monday evening, was adjourned and the
debate postponed until Monday evening
next, when the Tariff question, which is
at present occupying the time and talents
of Congress, will be discussed, and an in
teresting debate may be expected. An
invitation is extended to all--especially to
the Ladies-who may feel inclined to
spend an evening in that manner, to be
present on that occasion. r. G.
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WHANN'S
Raw Bone Super Phosphate

where they exist in readily soluble form and
are capable. of being at once assimilated by The
growing crop. This is the secret of its great sue
cess and the reason why our most capable and
intelligent farmers prefer it TO any other manure,
march 2G-3t
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

Washington correspdonents give the
particulars of a little breeze in diplomatic
circles at the Capital. Somebody forged
a letter in the name of NJ. Catacazy, the
Russian Minister, which was crammed full
of abuse Of Secretary Fish The latter,
on having the letter brought to his atten-
tion, is reported to have become mildly
excited, and laid it before the President,
who expressed great Indignation and re-
quested Secretary Fish to ascertain wheth-
or Cataeazy was its author. The investi-
cation resulted in showing that a person
formerly connected with the State Depart
ment, and who was hostile to Cataca-
zy, had forged the letter with the deliber-
ate purpose of injuring both the Minister
and the Secretary.
Gen. Ames, it is said, is about to lead
to the hymenial, ALTAR, Miss Banch Butler,
daughter Of Gen. B. +. Butler, of Wash
ington.
Brigadier General Candy is to be made
Major General to fill the vacancy caused
by the death Of Major Gcnearl George Ii.
Thomas.
Trchinosis has been discovered in the
cases of several members of family nam
ed Cove, in Lowell, Mass. from eating
knocked pork.
John l., Nickerson, said to be the old
est man in Queen Anne's county, died re-
Gently, aged 93g years.
Walter Brown, the American champion
oarsman, was on Tuesday appointed by the
Navy Department instructor of rowing at
Annapolis.
Stephen G. Philbrook, Tamworth, N. ii.
aged 100 years, has voted every year in
that town for seventy-nine years
The wateringpl place hotels are reducing
their charges for the coming season, and
issuing circulars to that effect
Henry a. Wise has taken the oath, in
order to be readmitted to practice in the
Supreme Court at Washington
The Fenian Congress in session in Chi
cago has been in secret session for two
days, and may continue for the rest of the
week.
A lady in Indiana, with hair ten feet
long, receives $40 per week for merely
sitting in a hairdrcsser's shop as a show.
A bearded woman died the other day
at Toulouse, aged 104 years. She had
beard two feet long.
Albany, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trcn-
ton, all gave democratic majorities at the
municipal elections on Tuesday Albany
gave between 2O60 and 5000 majority.
Panama letters state that Salgar has
been declared President of Columbia by
Congress, and that the bill recognizing
the Cubans as belligercnts passed the sen:
ate.
In Canada the volunteers have been
called out all along the Eastern frontier,
and are now under arms, in anticipation
of another Fenian raid.
Jack Reynolds, the murderer Of William
Townsend, grocery merchant of New
York, was hanged at the Tombs in New
York city on Friday, the 9Th inst
The French antiquarans are greatly ex-
cited over the discovery of large Roman
amphitheatre in the excavations going on
at Mount ST. Genevieve, near Paris.
The bell was recently stolen from the
steeple of Kentucky church.
1t is proposed to tunnel the Detroit
flyer SO as to have perfect railway CON
nection between Chicago and the seaboard.
Robert Toopbs is to deliver an address
at floral fair next mouth, at Augusta,
Georgia.
The negro Senator Revels attended
Beecher's Synagogue on Sunday. The
house was packed OF course Reecher
was happy.
Middletown transcript., 1870-04-16

W. u. K. constantly in the New York ana
Philadelphia markets, enables him to procure all
new and desirable goods at the lowest rates, and
as he buys direct from the importer in large lots,
it is to his advantage to sell cheap, that goods
may be turned out fast thus keeping the stock
new and lively all the time.
All are invited to call, feeling assured that
they will not be disappointed either in assort.
ment or prices.
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY,
BY CIIAs- HAMILTON vAEDERFoRD.

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six months So. For quarter of a column three
months $s; six months $l5 one year, with the
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$50 Fractions Of square to be counted as o
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published at advertising rates; Marriages and
Deaths inserted free. Yearly advertisers must
confine their advertisements to their business.
ls- All letters should be addressed to TIE
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Improve your Seed" The
Best is the Cheapest"
THE PREMIUM SANFORD CORN

VIE earliest and most productive field Corn
l. having yielded the past unfavorable seasons
over 100 Bushels Shelled Corn per acre. In
many instances when planted in the same field,
with equal chance, has rpcned from to weeks
earlier and yielded double the amount of other
corn Two bushels increase in yield per acre
Will pay cost of seed. Send stamp for Descrip-
tive circular, with testimonials from reliable
farmers throughout the country. One quart, by
mail, postpaid, 75c; quarts, $l.25; i quarts,
S2;25. One peck, per express or freight, 81
half bushel, 50; one bushel, S.. Address S. B.
TANNING, Grower and Dealer in Farm Seeds,
Jamesport, Long Island, New York
march 26-lm
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NOTICE.
500. FOR SALE. SlOO
Lumber at Reduced Prices ! |

White Pine Stock Barn Boards, bright and No.
! article, $25.
No. Ht. Cypress Shingles, 6x2o, Sll.5o.
No..l HIT. Cypress Shingles, 7x24, $2l.
No. Fancy Top Pickets, SCI.
An Excellent Beveled Siding, $175o.
A No. German Fluted Siding, $40.
White Pine Flooring, Excellent Quality, Sss@4o
We offer our superior stock of well selected
Lumber at greatly reduced prices. We have re
Gently incrsased our supply, and we are prepared
to challenge competition. We offer inducements
to those wishing to build that will make IL great
ly to their advantage to purchase of us, We sell
our own Lumber exclusively, and feel confident
of being able to sell al lower figure than any
other retail yard in ths county. Give us cali
and examine for yourselves before purchasing
elsewhere. y, .. FenamOre s. Go,
apr. 2-4t Middletown, Del
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The Mineral Constituents of Indian
Corn.

A N Analysis of the ash of Indian Corn proves
"A, it to contain Potash, Soda, Silica Lime,
Magnesia Chlorine, Phosphoric and Sulphurc
acids. All these ingredients are essential TO the
proper development of the plant. Without any
one OF them it cannot flourish. A crop of TWEEN
ty-nve bushels per acre removes SEVENTEEN
HooNOS of Mineral Matter from the soil. If
this be not restored to the land 1t becomes ex-
hausted.
All the above ingredients are contained in
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REGISTERS ORDER.

DEGISTER'S OFFICE,
IL New Castle County, March 9Th, 1870.
Upon the application of Martin E. Walker, ad-
mnistrator, c. 7. A. of John w. Callahan, late
Of st. Georges Hundred in said county, deceased ;
it Is ordered and directed by the Register that the
administrator aforesaid, give notice of the grant
ing of Letters of Administration upon the Estate
of the deceased, with the date of granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted within for
ty days from the date of such Letters, in six OF
the most public places of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate, TO present the same, or abide by an
Act of Assembly in such case made and provided !;
and also TO cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in the Middletown Transcript, a
newspaper published in Middlctown, and to be
continued therein two months.
~, Given under the hand and Seal of Of
I L. $. flee of the Register aforesaid in New
'--' Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
All persons having claims against the Estate of
the deceased must present the same duly attested
to the administrator on or before March Sth,
1871, or abide the Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. MARTIN L. WALKER.
Address-Middletown Del. Adm. G. I. A,
march l9-2m
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MIDDLETOWN STOVE HOUSE,
s. w. ROBERTS,

=. w. ROBERTS,
'AkES pleasure in announcing to his friends
L of Middetown and surrounding country.
that the liberal patronage he has received has in
duced him to offer to the public the greatest va
rlety, and best selected stock of Stoves, both
Cooking and Heating, ever offered in Middletown,
and at prices that cannot fail to please Among
the assortment the following