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Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

THE CARDIFF GIANT-A BEAUTIFUL
SwINpLE.-An authentic erposc of the
gigantic stone giant has been made by the
ingenious inventor of the fraud, who was
year and half incubatng the idea.
According TO this confession a gypsum
quarry in Iowa was bought, from which
the material of the statue was obtained.
With much difficulty the stone was con-
veyed to Chicago and there chiseled into
shape by sack,dripking sculptor named
Saley. Upon the completion of the swim
die, enclosed in that famous iron-bound
box, it was shipped to Cardiff and buried
on the farm of one eNewell-Broome Coun-
ty being noted as great place for relics.
Newell had a one-fourth interest in it, and
various persons were admitted to part
nership in the enterprise, though it does
not appear that anybody but Newell got
much except protested notes A three
quarters interest was purchased by party
of six for $50, 900; $10,O cash, the
balance to be paid in ninety days. The
indiscreet removal of the $40, 900 from
deposit by one of the parties interested in
the fraud aroused the sucpicions of the
company purchasing that all was not right,
and they Subsequently compromised, paying
in the aggregate $14 300 for being hum
bugged. The author of the swindle felt
that his stone petrifaction, properly man
aged, was equivalent to fortune, and de-
clares that but for the impatienoe of his
partner to gather the fruits of their fraud,
he would have had the mother of the giant
unearthed near the same spot Undaun-
ted at this first failure to acquire fortune,
the intrepid inventor predicts that in less
than two years he will be able to humbup
the American people with some colossal
fraud in comparison with which the Car
diff giant will be but q wooden nutmeg.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

HEAVY STOCK Samuel W. Roberts, has now
on hand at his Stove and Tin Warehouse. Middle
town, l25 Stoves, of all sizes and patterns, en-
6racing Parlor Stoves, Heaters, Cook Stoves,
Ranges, nc. Also, large stock of Tin Ware
and housekeeping artoies lie invites public at
teention to his large stock, which is unsurpassed
II equalled, by any store outside Of the cities.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

S SliERlFFALTY.-To the Voters of the Demo-
~ cratic Party of New Castle County:
GENTLEMEN :s-Encouraged by many friends I
am induced TO offer myself as a candidate for
nomination for Sheriff for the County of New
Castle, pledging myself to abide by the nomina-
ton OF said Party and give my hearty support to
the successful candidate. Respectfully,
WM. II. JAMESON.
New Castle lid. Dec, 25-t;
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
MARRIED..

At the NJ. E. Church, near Chestertown, on
the 10th inst by the Rev D. c. Ridgeway, John
II: Parvis NJ. d. of New Castle county, Del. and
Miss Henrietta V. Hart, of Kent county, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
INGRAM & GIBsoNs PRICE CURRENT.

The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order and we wish 10
say that we keep constantly on hand good as
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which wo
Will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del.
March 2o--f INGRAM 4 GIRsoN
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

The bill Incorporating the Elkton and
Massey's Rail Road Company, has become
law.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
WATER WHEELS.
THE DUPLEX TURBINE.

NJ OF equalcd by any wheel in existence. Great
= economy of water. The only wheel suita-
BILE for variable streams. Adapted to all kinds
OF Mills. illustrated Pamphlet with useful Ia,
bes sent free. j. Il. STEVENSON
march 26-3m s3 Liberty st. New York.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

NANTED.-A RESPECTABLE WOMAN as
w Housekeepcr, in small family, with good
reference. Apply to ANN L. LORD
h''ren zo-3w Odessa Del
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

The thrilling story of " The Blue River
Bank Robbery" is concluded in this issue.
Other entertaining matter will be found
npon our outer pages to-day.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
The Mineral Constituents of Indian
Corn.

A N Analysis of the ash of Indian Corn proves
~ it TO contain Potash, Soda, Silica, Lime.
Maignesa, Chlorine, Phosphoric and Sulphuric
acids. All these ingredients are essential to the
proper development of the papt, Without any
one OF them it cannot flourish A crop of twen-
ty-fivc bushels per acre removes SEVENTEEy
POlNDS of Mineral Matter from the soil. If
this be not restored 10 the land it becomes ex,
hausted.
All the above ingredients arc contained in
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
SHHEREFFAHTY.

CHERIFFALTY.
To tie Electors Of New Castle County.
FELLOW CITIZENS IL offer myself to YOUR con-
sideraton 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 Id. JAN 22-tn
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

The Maryland Legislature closes its ses-
fiop On Monday next
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26

S36, ,030 05
Present debt of Hall is as follows First Mort
gage Sl2, 600 Second Mortgage, 81, 900; Bills
Payable, 81, 900; Sundry Accounts OUTSTANDING
81 ;S34 10; making total of $50, l54l5
Kcceipts from Rents, Lectures, &c. So, POP 25.
mar. 2G-lt W. ii. BARR, Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1870-03-26
WEIANN'S
Raw Bone Super Phosnhata

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 26-3t
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
THE FREE SCHOOL CAUSE.

An old Grcctan sage, when asked by Il
wealthy citizen what benefit his son
would derive from receiving an education,
replied, "At least at the theatre he would
not be obliged TO sit like one stone upon
another
In our present practical age we have
learned more Uses for education than per-
haps the old Grecan ever dreamed Of The
| culture of the mind so as to enable it the
better TO receive the truths of philosophy
or enjoy the trumphs of art is a. impor,-
ant now a. then; but we have further
learned to AN extent of which the ancientS
could have had but little conception, that
the training of the minds of the people
provides directly for the comfort of their
bodies, and that education is sure and
speedy means of increasing the prosperity
and wealth of IA community.
Schools are rs certainly sources of in
crease of wealth as mills or factories.
Where they abound, their cost il repaid
many fold in the mere item of increased
value of property. An educated commu-
nifty will be prosperous even under the
most adverse surroundings, while an un-
educated one, though possessed of the
choicest gifts Of nature, never attains its
full measure of prosperity.
Leaving out of view the advantages
arising from intelligent skilled labor, expe-
riencc has demonstrated that even among
those working at the most simple tasks,
the laborers on our railroads and Others
whose work it would seem could not be as
sisted by school training, the workman
who can read and write is worth to his en-
plOyer IL considerable per ccntagc more
than the one who cannot.
1t is we'll known that in no community
can the children of the land receive gen
eral and proper school training without a
good system of common schools. Private
schools-goOd enough 80 far as they 20
must nevertheless always fall short of ac-
cOmplishing the great result.
Our State will never realize the full pros
perity to which it is entitled by its natu-
raj advantages, until we have a good, eff
Gent system of free schools in operation.
Such Il measure is a. directly for the bene-
tit, wealth and prosperity of our people as
good roads, improved farm machinery,
railroads, factories, furnaces, or any other
OF the appliances so necessary to our natu-
raj prosperity.
The people are in earnest ON this subject
and the politician who dares To place him
self in opposition 10 this great cause may,
IN the future, rue his folly.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
THE FALL CAMPAIGN.

In few weeks the people of this State
will be in the midst of an exciting politi-
cal campaign. A Governor, members of
the Legislature, and Representatives to
the Forty-Second Congress are to be cho-
sen. From the organization of our Gov
eminent to the present time, these popular
elections have been attended with public
excitement, too often allowed to assume a
form calculated to interfere with the kind
ly personal relations which should exist
among the people. In the warm contro-
versies between political opponents, ties of
friendship are often broken, and never
again renewed. Bitter personal anmosity
follows; the interests of the country are
forgotten, and personal ambition is the
ruling power. The press is i'm a great
measure responsible for this unhappy state
of affairs. Ifmembers of the press would
abstain from personal abuse, and pursue
a decent course, there would be less to in
cite men thus disposed to say improper
things and commit improper acts.
There is no reason why the coming can
vass should not be conducted on high
toned principles. If men of one party be-
gin to eliminate, the other naturally fol-
lows with recrimination.
Is it not time that mems reason should
be appealed to instead of their passions
and preiudices? Instead of the baser
qualities of mans nature, his higher and
nobler powers should be brought into re-
QUESTION in an important matter, such as
this upon which we are entering.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
THE MITRAILLEUR.

The construction of the mitrdWcUr, or
mitrdUcuse, as it is variously spelled in
our European dispatches, has been already
explained. The name, like the instrument
itself, is new one even in France but
obviously derived from the French mi
h'aiHe, a kind of cannon shot, correspond
ing closely to our grape or canister
The numerous gun barrels of the mitrail-
leur, rapidly fired are expected to produce
an effect like that OF discharge of mi
traille from the mouth of II cannon.
This new implement of destruction, con-
corning the practical utility of which 80
much speculation has been INDUCED in,
and which the French seemed to think
had half gained them the victory before
IA blow was struck, by the terror it had in
spired among the Prussians, seems 50 far
to have accomplished no especial result of
Importance, and may perhaps prove of
little benefit. Statistics of results accom-
plished i'm the speedy slaughter of con-
demned army horses, placed in range ut II
convenient distance and on favorable
ground, furnish only a very unreliable cr-
teriOn of the power Of the new Instrument
to avoid capture and do mischief to the
enemy amid the rapid and changcful cvo-
buttons Of the battlefield.
1t was reported at the outbreak of hos
Utilities that the Prussian authorities had
offered large reward to the soldier who
should first capture Il mitraileur. If this
he true it il likely that some brave follow
er Of the black eagle has been able to send
n snug remittance to his thrifty frau, in
some one Of those quaint, quiet North
German cities which our special European
correspondent 80 plcasingly describes, for
several mitralleu~ are enumerated a.
among the captures of the Prussian- in
the retreat of the shattered forces of Me-
Mahon.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
THE FEDERAL COURT.


The Wig of yesterday is greatly exer-
cised at our notice in reference to "clog-.
ginS the docket of the Federal Court, and
delaying the business pending there" We
have nothing to take back which we have
said on that subject. If the dockets of that
Court are to he made an issue in the Con-
gressonal race, we will accept it. If MI
Maynard is to be held responsible for the
accumulation of cases on the dockets of
the Circuit and District Courts we will
certainly give our views as to where the
fault lies. We have the kindest feelings
towards Judge Trigg. We know him to
be gentleman of ability; but while he is
all this, we know, and every man in all
this country knows, that Mr.. Maynard
has had nothing to do with cloeging the
doclets of the Federal Court, for which
the Wig very foolishly seeks to hold him
indirectly responsible.
The insnuation that any one wished
"from one to two hundred persons sent to
Jail, who could thus be prevented from
voting for Mr. Maynard for Congress- is
simply absurd, and we do not envy the
heart that conceived it, 1t is in keeping
with the character of assaults that have
been made upon Mr.. Maynard by that
journal.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
THE CHEAPEST AND BEsT PAPER.

BY an agreement between the publishers
of the Jhig, Press and Messenger and
CHRoNlCLE, the rates OF subscription to
the Weekly are uniform I. G., Two Dol
lars each to single subscribers clubs of ten,
$3.50; clubs of twenty, $1,000. Each pa
per now stands upon its merits. The
WEEKLY CHRONICLE, at the same price of
the Wing or Press and Messenger, is the
cheapest paper in East Tennessee. ltcon-
tains almost t,cice as much reading matter
a. the Press and Messenger, and more than
the Wing. 1t containsthe latest telegraph
ic news and the Market Reports, and is,
the most desirable and cheapest Weekly in
East Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
A BIG COUNTRY.

1t is hard for an American to become re-
conciled to our European neighbors making
such a disturbance about little bit of land
along the Rhine. We could spare them
space ten times as large from one of our
western territories, and not miss it. 1t
might not be a bad plan for Uncle Sam to
suggest to them to quit their squabbling
and take Alaska instead of seals, polar
bears, ice privileges, and all.
Nasty says Johnson consented to favor
the purchase of the latter country on the
ground that it would enable him to get rid
forever of the Blair family but inasmuch
as they have failed to appreciate the de-
lights of its climate and situation, why not
turn it over to Jean Crapaud and Herr
Bismarck: 1t might certainly cool their
military ardor this not weather.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
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COMPARATIVE DISTANCES.

1t was impossible during our late war for
Europeans to realize the extent of our colm-
try, the lengths of our marches and the
generally large scale, a. to distance, on
which our operations Were conducted.
This was one of the reasons why their pro-
phecies a. to the result Of our campaigns so
universally and widely missed the 'marll.
In like manner it is difficult foru- to Jm-
derstand the diversity Of the settlement Of
European countries and the circum9cribed
area within which immense armies are at
present operating. Ii we imagine two ma
tons, each of about the same population
rs our own, occupying together territory
equal only i'll extent to two or three of our
States, and their huge armies suddenly
hurled into conflict on short line along
the border, not daring 20 20 to the right
hand or the left for fear OF tre-pas-iug Oh
neutral territory we may gain some
idea of the nature OF the present Franco
Prussian struggle
1t is not surprising that 50 soon after the
declaration Of hostili5ies we hear the clash
of arms and read OF great battles lost and
won, of tens of thousands of killed, wound
ed and prisoners. 1t i difficult. however,
to believe that if that number of American
soldiers Were operating in 80 circum-cribed
a territory the struggle would not be even
more sharp and decided. One j. half in
clined to believe that were Sheridan with
Napoleon he would some fine day make a
dash, get into King Williams rear, and
brighten with his horses tread the wealthy
burghers of Berlin before returning in safe
ty to camp, or that We're Sherman in com
mand of the armies of Prussia he would
outflank the enemy and appear som,
fine morning to storm the Qualification
A rising around the frightened capital of jc
besf France.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the last number of the Athens Post,
Col. A. Blizzard is announced as a candi-
date for Representative from this Congress
sional District. Col. Jno. Williams, of
this county, has been on the track for some,
time, and probably thinks he has a dead
thing of it. A number of other gentlemen
from that party are spoken of, and we have
no doubt are willing TO serve their country
in that capacity.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

THE Democratic press al over the couu-
try join in traducing Hon. Horace May
nard. His political record being consist
ent, his private character beyond reUrouch
and his capacity a. It statesman being uni
versally acknowledged, they resort TO low,
mean filings, without making any specific
charges. Finding 40 vulnerable points Of
attack, and being unable 10 produce any
thing in the shape Of al argument, they
seek to attain their end, by personal abuse.
This kind of warfare viii not meet with
success. The country demands a higher
tone for political controversy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

If Grant fails TO Sustain Bullock i'm his
efforts to defeat an election in Georgia this
fall it will be the first time he has ever
turned his back on a Radical law-breaker
in the SOUTH Union and american.
The Union and american is very much
exercised over President Grants treatment
of /" Radical law-breakers at the South. !"
A few years ago the editors of that journal
would have been greatly pleased to see
Grant "turn his back - upon different
class of " law-breakers." He didn't turn
his back upon that class and there is where
the secret of the Union and Ame,fcan's OPP
position TO him lies.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

THE Republicans of the 10Th Ohio Dis
trict have done themselves credit by re-.
nominating Judge John A. Bingham for
reelection to the Forty-second Congress.
A gentleman of large experience, pre-emi-
nent ability, stern integrity and unfiinch-
ing patriotism, he is just the man to occupy
a seat in the halls of our national legisa-
turc
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

DEMOCRATIC papers take great pleasure,
just now, in parading before their readers.
in tabular form, the number of Representa-
tives in the present Congress who act with
that party, the States they hail from, with
the number they expect to gain in each
State in the fall elections. BY their arith-
metic, they figure that a majority of the
next Congress will be Democratic We
are not alarmed at this, for we have lived
long enough to see Democratic figuring
fail ON number of occasions. Neverthe-
less, our friends should 90 to work-organ-
ize, prepare for the canvass and teach these
gentlemen that something more than mere
tables Of figures is required to secure seats
for Democratic office-seekers in the United
States Congress
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

IL the Sth Congressional District, two
conventions have been called-one by the
rcd-hOt Democrats and the other by Con-
seryatives. The first is supported by the
Appeol and the latter by the Jackson
wing and other journals. Each party ac-
cuses the other of being disorganizers.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

THE Press and Herald, thinking its
dreams of French victories and glory were
about to he realized, and eXulting over
yesterdays news, said, pleasure before
business always. Napoleon has quit play
ing at catching balls with Louis and is now
attending TO Bis"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

The Germans of Nashville have raised
one thousand dollars for the fund to be ap-
propriated to the widows and orphans of
the soldiers who may lose their lives in the
present war. The fund raised in the
United States to this date amounts To one
million of dollars.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-24

Gen. SHERIDAN has been received in
Europe with every mark of respect and
consideration. He remained at Berlin "A
short time and then left for King Williams
headquarters.
Smyrna times., 1870-05-25
$4,000 A YEAR AND EXPENSES

10 agents TO sell the celebrated WILSON SEWING
MACHINES. The best machine in the world Stitch
qt'he q on ooh SIDES ONE MACHINE WITHOUT MONEY.
For further particulars, address 25 ~ 9th ST. Phad'a
Pa. feh13 9m
Smyrna times., 1870-05-25
Maryland & Delaware II. r.
On and after MONDAY, APRIL H. 1870 trains will run a.
GOING SOUTH.
GOING NORTH.

by the above arrangement close connections will
both ways and passengers will arrive early both in New York
and Baltimore and will be able PHILADELPHIA
more, returning day.
All Freights be Stations at least (SO
thirty minutes before starting
twenty-tOu hours. -
feb6 ]. L. CALDWELL Superintendent
Smyrna times., 1870-05-25

Made OF POOR RUM, WIIISKEY, PROOF SPIRITS,
aud REFUSE LIQUORS, dOcIored, spIced, and
sweetened 10 please The tasle called " Tones, ZAP
pellZeTs,"" ResIOrers," NC that lead The IIppler
to drunkenness and ruin. but are true medicine,
made from the native Roots and Herbs Oi California
FREE FROM ALL ALCOHOLIC STIMULANTS
Tney are the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect RenOvator and In
vIgOTaOr of the System, carrying of all poisonous
matter, and restoring the blood TO a healthy cOndI.
tlOn. No person can take these Bluers according 10
directions, and remain long unWell
500 Will be gwen for an lncurable case, prOvi
ded The bones not destroyed by mineral pOlsOns
other and the vital organs wasted beyond the
point Of repair.
For InRammatory and Chronic Rheumatism, and
GOut, Dyspepsia, or Indigestion, Bilious RemIttent,
and Intermittent FeveTs, Diseases OF the Blood, Liver
Kidneys, and Bladder, these BII"HERS have been
most successful Such Diseases caused by vi
IIaled Blood which generally produced by derange
menl OF the Digestive Organs.
Cleanse the VltIated BleOd whenever You find its
impurities burs ing through the skin in PImp'es
EruPhOns or Sores; cleanse 1t when you find 1t oh
str Ic Cd and sugg Isb in the veins; cleanse ii when
It is iOul, and your feelings will tell you whea. Keep
the blood pure and The health OF the system will
follow.
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, lurking n the
system OF so many thousands eifecluaily destroy
ed and removed
In Bilious Remittent. and Intermittent FeveIs.
these Bitlers have equal For full directions read
4 langnages-English, German, French and Spanish
J. WALKER, Proprietor, 80 Commerce ST N. y.
r.. IL MCDONALD & CO.,
Druggists and General Agents, San Francisco, and
Sacramento, Cal, and 80 Il "a Commerce ST.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. mig 3m
Smyrna times., 1870-05-25

Also FREIGHT TRAIN with Passenger Car attached will
leave Whining about 400 A. NJ New Castle 44j MddcOwn
$780, Clayton 73O Dover SO Camden 95 FELTON, 1910 and be
ngton about p NJ FELTON, Camden. 455 Dover
MOOrtOn, Clayton. $50 Middleton, 500 New Castle
and he Wilmington, about 1890 p NJ Subject delays
incident to Freight Business.
This will stop take up Passengers only at Stations
named but will set down at stopping place
Haes Corner State Road Del Junction and Dupont.
New Castle Trams-Leave New Castle Wilmington and
Philadelphia at TAO, A. NJ.
Leave Philadelphia NJ and Wilmington llO p NJ for
New Castle.
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS-AdditiOnal to those above
leave Smyrna for CLAYTON l0 A. NJ and p. NJ.
Clayton Smyrna, $40 A. NJ and 200 p NJ to make
tiOn with trains to and from Dover and Stations South
T.. O. SEWALL, Supt Del r. r.