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Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

Among the female lecturers is Miss Hen
rietta Titus, who is blind, in Minnesota,
and Matilda Blind, who is not blind, in
England.
The Tax levy for city purposes in New
York, for the coming year, is 50, ,S54, 900
about 81 900, 900 less than last year
The Legislature of Alabama has finally
passed the Alabama and Chattanooga
Railroad bill, loaning So, 900, 900 to the
road.
Potatoes have recently been offered for
sale in ST. Albans, Vt. by the load, for
80 cents bushel, without finding pur-
chasers.
Mrs. Rose Madder is lecturing against
the female suffragists in Michigan, and
they are madder than she is.
Harrodsburg, Ky. has an old negro wo-
man who has grown perfectly white in the
course of life of 100 years.
The snow is two feet six inches deep al
Huntington, Pa. with drifts ten feet deep
in some places.
Negro preachers in Virginia are trying
to check the emigration southwark.
An Indiana shoemaker has got $25,
600 legacy, and is now making shoe fly
The insurance on the Great Eastern anG
her cargo of cable is $3,500,00O.
Edwards and Collyer will fight on til,
I'd day of March.
Cleveland has started tunnel q mil,
and quarter long under Lake Erie.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

We advertise in another column the
Philadelphia Safe Trust Deposit and In
surance Company. We learn that this In
stitution is chartered by the Legislature,
and its principal business is to receive on
deposit for safe keeping, valuables of all
descriptions, from costly fabrics to Gov
ernment bonds and precious jewels. A
treasure imbedded in the bottom of the
ocean is scarcely more secure from the
burglar or from fire than are the valuable,
stored in the vaults of this company.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The Boston Post says the last practice
that has been unearthed in Congress, that
of peddling out West Point cadetships, is
perhaps the meanest yet brought to public
reprobation. If the nation is to put up
its favors and honors for brokerage, we
had better embark on new system.
This is the most contemplate scandal which
that body has brought upon itself. Think
of a Congressman being SO reduced both
in pocket and dccency as to propose the
sale of privilege which tho nation has
seen fit to intrust solely to his highest
judgement and honor. With such de-
graded sentiment oozing through the body
of the national legislature, how can it be
expected to comprehend properly its great
responsibilities.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY la, 1870.
A cHANaE coNrrNG.

The New York World argues that the
principle of protection" or a high pro-
hibitive tariff, is doomed" A square
vote was had in Congress, few days ago,
which resulted in meagre majority of II
only, for the prohibitionists, in total vote
Of III. Assuming this to be the relative
strength of the prohibitionists and free
traders in the House of Representatives,
the World thinks "it is easy to see that
protection is on its last legs, and will fall
prostrate Immediately after the next CEN
sus, which is to be taken this year Du-
ring the last ten years the population of
the East has remained comparatively sta
tionary, while the West has been advanc-
ing at prodigious rate of growth. In
the new apportionment of Representatives
founded on the census about to be taken,
the Eastern States will lose, and the Wes-
tern States make great gains. AS soon as
the West is represented in Congress in
proportion to its population, the era oi
high tariffs will end. The protectionists
have even now majority of only eleven,
and the new apportionment will at once
change it into majority at least thrice as
great on the other side. Nor will the gair
to the free-trade side come wholly from
the West. The relative strength of the
South in Congress will be considerabl,
increased by the new apportionment, anc
the South retains its old hostility to pro
tective tariffs. In consequence of the alb
olition of slavery the South will be enti
tied to Representatives for the whole @
its negro population, instead of three
fifths of it, which was the rule previous t
emancipation. 1t was not till after th
Southern Senators and Representative
withdrew from Congress, before the war
that the prohibitionists were able to pas
the Morrill, Tariff. With the South agai
represented, and both the West and tn
South largely strengthened, protectio
will be repudiated by majorities. whic
will make its advocates stare"
New England ideas and New Englan
policy which have so long been cngrafte
upon the government, will then have pas.
ed away, and the incubus of New Englan
domination will have ceased, a consummi
tion most devoutly to be wished.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
Revolutionary Franco.

Paris is again the scene of atirring
events. By onr cable dispatches it ap-
pears that the government, from sense
of delicacy, refrained from arresting
Rochefort while he was in the Chamber,
and that afterwards he was arrested as he
was about to enter the place of political
meeting, where five thousand persons were
gathered. Upon the announcement of the
arrest to the meeting the President, Gus
tave Florens, made melo-dramatic parade,
characteristic of certain class of French
men. He rose excitedly, drew his sword,
fred his revolver and declared that the in
surrection had begun. Then the meeting
broke up, and, with swarms of others,
they swept along, pillaging stores for arms,
and removing from stables carriages with
which they made barbados. The mol
used their frearms-tbe police, it seems
did not use theirs, yet they managed tc
make three hundred arrests. With the
military force at the disposal of the govern
ment, no use whatever appears to have
ben made of the army.
On Wednesday night, at midnight
Paris was the scene of another riot.
is rumored that many were killed anC
wounded by the police, who are very ac
tive. Troops, although in the vicinity
had not, at latest accounts, fred on tn
rioters. Many arrests have been made
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

SPEECH OF Mr.. BrGGs.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore Sun,
of Monday, thus mentions speech deliv-
cred by Hon. b. 7. Biggs, of this State,
in the House of Representatives, on Sat-
urday last :-"Mr. Biggs, of Delaware,
obtained the floor and made good speech
upon general politics. He advised grea-
ter degree of conservatism and modera.
tion on the part of the majority, if they
would accomplish any real good for the
country. AT the close of his speech Mr.
Biggs was congratulated by his fellow
members on the Democratic side"
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

Every police officer and every detective
who attempts to compound with felony,
by negotiating for the payment of GER
tain per cent. on stolen bonds or other
treasure, between robbers or burglars and
those who have been robbed, ought at once
to be arrested and held in law as accom-
plices in crime. The opinion is prevail
lug that among the detectives are some o!
the most arrant knaves.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

In Havana, on Sunday morning, four
New Workers were passing along the
street. They all wore blue neck-ties. A
man stopped them, pointed their neck-ties
and spoke to them in Spanish, which they
did not understand. Hc then, with re-
volver, shot three of them, one fatally,
and escaped. By our despatch it appears
that the Governor-G General has ordered
the whole police force to search for the
offender, and use every means for his
apprehension. 1t is very unfortunate fol
people to wear obnoxious colors in time
of civil trouble. 1t may be remembered
that in Baltimore, under the rein of Gen.
eral Dix, children under year of age
were arrested and confined in prison, for
the crime of wearing red ribbons on their
sleeves. Yellow and red are Spanish
colors, and it may be that blue is not con.
sidered a proper color to wear.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
January 1870.

The annu.l town election, which takes place
next month, begins to agitato our citizens. Shall
we have municipal government or not2 That
is the question. Ought our streets to be kept in
order-our sidewalks paved-our lamps lit to
save us from cropping about in the darkness, when
there is no moon to give light? Has everything
been done that needs to be done, towards inn
provement? Were the town ordinances hereto
fore passed, necessary for the proper regulation
of our corporate affairs, or were they altogether
unnecessary? Was it an unnecessary and an
uncalled for act to have the town incorporated
Will the comfort and convenience of the citizens
of the town be in any manner promoted by elect
ing proper board of Commissioners? If so, is
it not the duty of all good citizens to aid in the
election of such board, that they may exercise
proper supervision over the interests of the
town, and promote its growth and development
We bespeak for the lectures of DR.. McCabe, on
Monday and Wednesday evenings of next week,
good audiences. The acknowledged ability o
the lecturer, the popular subjects he has chosen
as well as the benevolent purposes these lectures
are intended to serve, ought to fill the Hall. Be
sides, the price of the tickets for the course,
$l.50, is so low as to bring them within thu
means of all. The Amphions will add the charm
of music to that of eloquence, and as Woman il
the theme, the attraction will he three-fold. lie
the auditorium be filled.
One of the most agreeable sociables, and til,
most largely attended, was given at the residenc,
of John Cochran, Esq. near this town, on Thurs
day evening last. Another will be held at til,
residence of W. W. Rothwell, Esq. on Thursda,
evening next.
The Cecil Democrat says the Chesapeake ant
Delaware Canal will be closed for two weeks af
ter the 7th instant.
Mr.. Jas. II. Wood, of Appoquinimnk Hd. is
Republican applicant for the New Castle Sheriff
atty.
Thirty-four dwelling houses were built in Do
yer last year.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

A Wilmington paper gives publicity to
the story that an armed company of men
surrounded the farm house of W. III. Ely,
near Crumpton, Md. on the night of the
I'd instant, and demanded one Hamilton,
Scotch teacher of a negro school in the
vicinity, who boarded in Ely's family.
After some parley between Ely and the
armed men, Hamilton was called out Of
the house under the promise that he would
not be harmed, and was told to leave the
neighborhood, which he promised to do,
and the school was rclinquished next NOR
ming.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
Correspondence Of he Mddieto,on Transcript.
CHESTNUT RIDeE, Kent Co. Md.
February 9th, 1870.

DEAR TRANscRIPr 81 saw 10 your COL
umns few weeks ago, grandilo9uent ac-
count of the weight of Mr.. Cochran s
hogs, and after stating the weight of the
heaviest, you pathetically exclaim "who
can beat that I" Echo, perhaps, answers
"who," but l find myself impelled to give
the name of our good old friend, A. Dre-
ka, of Sassafras, as the happy individual
who can beat that all hollop. His entire
lot averaged 426 pounds, and his heaviest
weighed 400 pounds. That casts even
Middletown in the shade, doesn't it
Yours, INCoNNU.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

Baltimore has just had a sensation in
the discovery that provision dealer named
Louis Est has been supplying his custo-
mers with meat and bologna sausages from
the flesh of diseased and dying animals
Hogs sick with pneumonia, and cattle so
weak as to be unable to walk, have been
slaughtered and sold: and any number Of
persons in South Baltimore now remem-
ber that meat bought at the store of Est
gave forth very peculiar odor when
boiling. The offence is very serious
one, but Est has been released On giving
bail in 81 900, and further security that
he would not sell for eating purposes any
of the diseased meat that led to his arrest
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

REPORT or THE SUPERINTENDENT OF La
BoR AND AGRIGULTURE OF THE STATE OF
MARYLAND.-The Hon. VIM. S. McPher-
son, has made very careful and full re-
port to the Legislature which gives very
clear statement of the success attained in
colonizing labor from the old world. The
Report shows the landing of IL ,052 Emi-
grants at Baltimore in 1869, 1927 of whom
is said to have remained in that State.
The foreign agencies have been discontin-
ued, and great decrease has been expe-
rienced of late in the number of applica-
tions for agricultural laborers. " Now,
as before its emancipation, there is a per-
ceptible drift of the negro population south
ward and its total number is supposed tc
be annually diminishing" The Commits.
sioner continues, Judging from thu
number of applications, written and verbal
made at this office, estimate that above
five thousand additional laborers per an.
mum are required in Maryland, to keel
wages at such standard as will Undue,
owners to engage more extensively in the
cultivation of their lands"
The Commissioner hopes this may b
obtained from Europe, if additional facili
ties are afforded the Superintendent Of
the Emigration business.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

TIE UNITED STATES NAvY.-According
to the most recent corrections of the " Ma
Wy Register" it appears that there are
1900 commissioned officers in the United
States naval service. The vessels in the
Navy comprise ships of the line 5, frigates
6, screw steamers 80, sidewheel steamers
II, iron-clads 81, sloops II, storeships G..
Since January. list, 1869, there have been
sold five screw steamers, six sidewheel
steamers, one iron-clad, one ship and one
storeship--'fourteen in all. At the time
of the unexpected suspension of the work
at the navy yards there were 35 vessels
fitting out or undergoing repairs, and IL
on the docks.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

An astounding and surprising story is
told by N. Y. World correspondent con-
cerning the Port Jervis National Bank.
The officers of the institution, which was
robbed a few weeks since, are represented
as having negotiated with the thieves for
the return of $23, 900 of the stolen bonds
upon the payment of certain percentage.
1t is alleged that the President of the bank
after using every effort to secure the bur-
glars, received letter from prominent
attorney in New York, stating that the
town bonds could be negotiated for and
procured by means of the latter's efforts,
and in response to this information the
President visited the lawyer, stating to
him that he had como not only prepared
to negotiate for the town bonds, but fol
all the securities that had been stolen
This information resulted in proposition
from the thieves to return the town auc
Government bonds for twenty per cent Of
their value. Infused with the hope of pro
curing the stolen treasure, it is said thu
bank officers finally concluded to accede
a second interview was held, and to theil
surprise the burglars said IF you wan
those bonds you can have them for TWEEN
ty-6ve per cent. on the town bonds and fif
ty per cent. ON the Government bonds.
Having discovered that they had beer
trapped by the heathen, the officers deter
mined to make the best of the circumstpn
ces and accordingly agreed to accept tn,
second proposition, hoping, it is said, tc
eventually secure them without payment
of the money. At subsequent interview
the per ccntage agreed upon is alleged tc
have been paid by the officers of the in.
stitution, and the 1923, 900 worth of bonds
given up. The transaction" says the
correspondent, "was intended to be kept
profound secret; a few days have elapsed
however, and the matter is out, and Port
Jeryis is as gossipy as ever" The name
of the lawyer is not known, but the cor
respondent AYERS that the President of til,
bank can inform all inquirers.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
CAPITAL S5OO,OOO.

For safe-keeping of Government Bonds and
other Securities Family Plate, Jewelry, and oth-
er valuables, under special guarantee, at the
lowest rates.
The Company also offer for Rent at rates vary
ing from Slb to SIS per annum, the renter alone
holding the key, Small Safes in the Burglar
Proof Vaults, affording absolute security against
Fire. Theft, Burglary, and accident.
All fduciary obligations, such as Trusts,
Guardianships, Exocutorships etc. will be un-
dertaken and faithfully discharged.
Circulars, giving full Details forwarded on
application.
DIRECTORS.
Thomas Robins Benjamin b. Comegys,
Lewis r. Ashhurst, Augustus Heaton
j. Livingston Erringer, +. Ratchford Starr
r. p McCullagh, Daniel Paddock, Jr.
Edwin NJ. Lewis, Edward Y. Townsend,
James l.. Claghorn, John d. Taylor,
Hon. William A. Porter.
OFFICERS.
Presdent-Lewis II. Ashhurst
Vice PreSidcnt--J. Livingston Errngcr.
Secretary and Treasurer-R. =. McCullah.
Solicitor-Richard J.. Ashhurst.
Feb. l2-6m
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

THE SALE OF CADETsHIps. New
York Sun states that six years ago Mr..
Boutwell,, then member of Congress from
Massachusetts,, forwarded to the War De-
partment letter which he had received
offering him one thousand dollars for an
appointment to West Point then in his gift.
Subsequently it was discovered that the
author of the letter obtained admission
upon the recommendation of Represen-
tatiye from Michigan, and thereupon Mr..
Stanton psremptorily dismissed him, and
called upon the gentleman from Michigan
for an explanation. He affirmed that he
had received no pecuniary consideration
for the appointment, and as there was no
evidence that he had, the young man a.
lone was punished.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The colored National Executive Com
mittee, at Washington. have issued an ad-
dress recommending that upon the official
announcement of the adoption of the Fif-
teeenth Amendment, the colored people in
every State and Territory assemble for
prayer and thanksgiving to Almighty God
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The United States Supreme Court, on
Monday last, decided, by majority Of
one, that debts contracted prior to the
25th of July. 1862, the date Of the pass
age of the legal tender act, cannot be dis
charged in legal tender notes, but the de-
cision does not touch the question of con-
tracts made since the passage of the law.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The competency of the Southern legis-
latures for their duties. as constituted
under the reconstruction law, may be in
ferred from the fact that the committee
of the Alabama House of Representatives
on Enrolled Bills recently " reported in
favor of employing scholar to overlook,
correct the spelling and make good gram
mar of all the bills introduced in the
House before the bills were brought up
Oh second reading.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

A HANDSOME SALARY.-The Philadel-
phia Ledger says that the new president
of the Reading Railroad Company is voted
an annual salary of $40, 900, and on con-
dition that he relinquishes entirely the lu-
crative business of his profession, except
in the interest of his company, $40, 200
annually in addition.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

Mrs. Samuel Hartford, Of Moosehead
Lake, Me. is said to kick the beam" at
$50 pounds avoirdupois, cut 100 cords of
wood last winter, paddles her own canoe,
smokes tobacco inveterately and manipu-
lates her knitting-work only when the
weather is too stormy to fish with profit,
and says these are the only women's
rights" she will ever crave
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The Wicomico members of the Maryland
Legislature. want a special act to establish
the whipping-pOst in that county. We
believe there il 40 prison in Salisbury,
the county seat,
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

Many of the organs of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, are advocating re-
union Of the several branches of the fol-
lowers of Wesley; but the Baltimore organ
Of the Southern branch, thinks it is simp-
ly impossible. while the present arrogant
tone Of those organs is maintained.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

The Worcester Shield has been .splarg-
ed and improved by an outfit of new type.
We are gratifed at these evidences of the
prosperity of the Shield. which has long
been engaged in the public service.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

METEOROLOGICAL 0BsERvATIoNs.-A gentleman
in the lower part of Cecil county sends us the
following range of the mercury at sunrise for the
months of january 1869, and January 1870. 1t
will be seen that January 1870 was warmer by
an average of five degrees.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

DR.. Munsey, of West Va. is the latest
sensation among Methodists, as thrilling
pulpit orator. He is said to be giant in
stature, as we'll as in intellect.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
PUBLIC SALE.

TNHE subscriber having rented his farm, will
Il sell at public sale, at his residence, near
Black6ird, on MONDAY, February II, 1870, al
10 o'clock, A. M. all his stock, farming impe-
ments, &c as follows: l pair EXTRA -
~aAFRN MULES, good WORK0N-
eSakN HORSES, SIX COWS, 30 NusAs
Ill Ewes, with lamb by an extra buck ;
7 Shoats. iron axletree Wagon, wooden do
Pork by the lb. lot of Blade Fodder, and
Peach Blow Potatoes.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 OF
under, cash; on all sums over that amount, q
credit of 10 months will be given, purchaser Civ
ing bond or note with approved security.
Feb. 12-lws COLEN FERGUSON.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
POSTPONED SALE.

VNHE subscriber will sell at public sale, at his
l. residence, on the soad leading fiom Janii-
sons Corner 10 Middletown, on MONDAY, Feb.
IA, 1870, at ! o'clock, A. NJ. the follow ing pre-
perty - head of Excellent FARM R
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
MIDDLETOWN STOVE HOUSE.
s. w. ROBERTS,

INAKES pleasure in announcing TO his friends
l. of Middlctown and surrounding country,
that the liberal patronage he has received has in
duced him to offer to the public the greatest
riety 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 are the following
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

DEACH GROWERS, LOOK TO YOUR IN
l. TERESTS,
And buy your Baskets now, while Superior
Basket can be bought at a Low Price. A few
thousand Of the best
HANDMADE WHITE OAK SPLIT
BASKETS
Ever offered for sale In Mijdletown, may be
bought cheap by applying early to
A. 7. Bradley, or X. Alvan Cochran,
Feb. l2--6w Mddletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12

lie, good stock; head Chester and Jersey
Shoats. l Mill Dearborn, 2 Farm Wagons, one
with iron axles peach wagon, nearly new 2
york wagons, jenny lind carriage, l corn she'll
er plows, harrows, cultivators, shoyels, forks,
rakes, hoes, spades, &c. 1000 bundles Of blades,
set wagon harness, sets plough harness, /
Wood Iiaines' drill, phosphate attachment
ed peach baskets, and lot of articles not men
toned.
CONDITIONS OF SALE.-A credit of IL
months will be given on sums of $50 and over,
by purchaser giving his bankahle note with APP
proved endorser, stamps and interest added. All
8 per cent. will be made for the cash on sums
over $50. HENRY II. McVAY.
Feb. l2-lt r. 7. p. Clayton, Auc.
Middletown transcript., 1870-02-12
COOK STOVES.

NIAGARA, PARLOR COOK, MONITOR
CORAL COOK, WM. PENN LEIIIGH,
and others made in the city.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-03-05

II
We were forcibly strnrkNith this
thought the othesday, npcA Hsrng q
person fenszk ehat, bg 81 gratity
ing his curiosity he had msdc a calca-
lation of the revolutions which the
wheels in q watch make in day ana Q
year. The result Of Ais calcalation y
as suggestive as it is interesting. ns,
For example: The main wheel MAKES
four revolutions in "a hours, or ,Bp
in o year the second or center, "a re-
volutions in Q { houra,o or g, 100 in year;
the third wheel, l9a IN "a hours, or 90. !
$50 in q year !; the fourth wheel (which
carries the second -hand LAO in "a
hoars, or 5, 525. 600 IN = year; the fifth,
or scape-wheel. l2,o64 in q hours, OF
4,12s, 400 revolutions iD- a year; while
the beats or vibrasieus made in p
hours are 3es, 800, or TAI $4,000 in
year.