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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-08
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Main Street, Barnssui1e, Oltio.
II. e. FrasIer, :;:::: Proprietor.
|HUESTS will find the best accommodation
VI a. this House.an no pains viii be spared
to make them comfortable.
Hacks leave the Hotel every morning for
wooisfeld. Carriages and drivers furnished
travellers at all times. sep24Y.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-08

will pay the highest market price for
Bacon. And to those in town wanting good
hams shoulders or sides, will supply,lat the
lowest market rates. Call and examine my
stock.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1870-03-08
HOl TO The BARBER SHOP!
AND 80 s.
GROCERY

T,HE undersignsd keeps the only Barber
i shop in Woodsfeld. Shaving, hair-cut-
ting and shampooing done in the best style,
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
Apa.ruasanr Prne,,ce.

The Cecil Whig strongly rebukes the
rascality Of examining fowls with corn or
other food just before killing them 50 as
to increase the weight. 1t says that aside
from its knavishness. the practice Injuries
the quality Of the flesh, and requires that
fowls shall be dressed rs soon as killed.
The Wigs complaint is a just one, but
there Is still another practice on the part
Of poultry vendors even more Objectionable
than examining; it is 6losoins. To give a
plump appearance to the fowl some sort Of
pipe or reed 10 introduced into it and it i:
blown full of air, said air being exhaled
from the blowers lungs. This is simply
loathsome. and the Clerk of the Market
should be authorized to seize all such fowl
just a. he would seize tainted meat or but
ter Of short weight.-Commercidt.
We have twice known pint Of corn +
be taken from the craw Of turkey, ono
in Elkton, and once in Middletown. A
l8 cents per lb. this is selling corn prett
we'll. Such petty meanness deserves e1
posure.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

TIE DARIEN ExPEDITIoN.-The prepa-
rations for the Darien survey expedition,
which have been in progress for some time
past, are, it appears, quite complete, and
the two vessels detailed for the service,
the Nipsic and the Guard, are expected to
leave New York in about two weeks. The
expedition will be under the exclusive con-
troll of Lieut.. Commander Thomas o. Sell
fridge; the men tob be engaged in the work
will number two hundred and eighty =;
the scientific complement and outfit are
excellent, and it is expected that something
more than mere fancy sketch of the dan
gers and difficulties of the isthmus will
come of the affair. The eminence and i'm
portance of commercial nation depend
upon its ability to secure foreign trade.
Without the Darien canal, as an offset TO
the Suez canal, Americas chances of Sc
curing the Oriental trade, wills it is as
sumed, be " lcssened to shadow" Tho
expedition was to have departed on 1t:
mission to-day, but the Nipsic was on
yesterday run into in N York harbor, dur
ing the prevalence of u thick fog, by boa
coming in, and was so much damaged thai
delay of two weeks for repairs viii be ne
cessary.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

"AUpI ALrERAM PARTEM." Hear the
other party-hear both sides--is good
counsel and safe course to all who would
elicit the truth. Miss Olive Logan hav-
ing recently lectured here on "Girls." ."
and made it the occasion to descant on wo-
man suffrage and other cognate themes,
Madam Ducker proposes to lecture here,
in the Town Hall, on Monday evening
next, on the other side of the question, ol
the I" Proper Sphere of Woman" i" opposing
the absurdity Of women neglecting thei'
families and domestic affairs to enter th'
arena Of politics, and showing the evil tha
must arise from such course. The pub
lie may no doubt expect little 6gurativ'
cap pulling on the occasion. As a speak
er, Madam Ducker is said to be null Sc
cundus.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

REMARKABLE DEATH.-A Man Killed
by Knitting Needle.-One week ago
yesterday. Martin Smith, young man
twenty-six years of age, in the employ Of
Mr.. Jacob Conklin, Of Westbury, L. L.,
was the victim of an accident which ter
minated fatally. As the young man stated
to the physician, he went to shelf. on
which was some knitting work, to obtain
something. and accidentIy stuck knitting
needle into his face, below the ball of the
eye, making not the least mark, draw
ing no blood, at the time, causing him no
pain. As the needle did not enter deep.
Il gave him no trouble. Early next day
the physician saw him. but finding nc
wound, anticipated no trouble. On Thurs.
day Smith was delirious, and died at 6 o
clock that evening. The physician is un.
der the impression that the needle passed
through the passage to the nose and pier.
ced the brain.-N. Y. Times, January 1s
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

During severe storm on Sunday at
Assumption, Illinois, two dwelling houses
were demolished and two children killed.
Three other persons were injured.
Robt. Thorn of Dutchess co. N. Y. died
Thursday from injuries received from
burglars on the night of the 9th instant.
The Chinese quarter of the town Of San
Jose, Cal. has been destroyed by fire,ren-
dering one thousand persons homeless.
Six human skeletons have been found
in the twentieth ward of Philadelphia and
:" startling sensation" is the result.
Governor Alcorn and General Ames
have been elected United States Senators
from Mississippi.
Spain has IA, 900 troops in Havana alone.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

Gen. Lee expects to be present at the
funeral obsequies Of George Peabody,
which will take place on the 2Sth instant.
The greatest warrior Of the age goes to
New England to testify his respect for the
greatest philanthropist of the age. The
one of Virginia, the other Of Massachu-
setts. What will they do with Gen. Lee
in New England? The leading Republi-
can presses say they will treat him with
distinguished consideration. A gentle
man at our elbow says, they will gaze and
admire, but profess to despise.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

1t is announced that Prince Arthur of
Great Britain, who has been sojourning
for some time in Canada, will arrive in
Washington early next week, and will be
the guest of Minister Thornton, at the
British legation, which has has been re-
fitted for the occasion. How the Prince
is to be entertained has been matter of
some discussion, and has resulted in the
arrangement of series of dinner parties.
The result is not quite agreeable to the
young ladies', who wanted some balls, so
that they might dance with this scion Of
royalty. On Monday, oath, and Tues
day, 18th, Mr.. Thornton will give dinner
parties in honor of the Prince, to which
leading members of the government will
be invited. On Wednesday the President
will dine and wine with him, and the di
plomatic corps will also be invited. Or
Thursday he will dine with the Secretary
of State, and on Friday there will be an
other grand dinner at the British legation
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

DEAD HEADS. Ministers. editors, and
others who ride in rail road cars, attend
concerts, lectures, and other exhibitions,
free of charge, are called, in common
parlance, "dead heads" It is a misno-
mer to apply this term to editors. They
render more than an equivalent for all
such privileges accorded to them. For
even when they are paid only moderate
price for advertising said concerts, lee
lures or exhibitions, there is another SER
vice expected of them, Of more value to
the concert, lecture, or exhibition, than
all the advertising put together. and that
is, an editorial puff" or notice in the
editorial or local columns. And this ser
vice, strange as it may seem, although
considered indispensable, must be render
ed qratis! After such service has beer
rendered, chcerfully and heartily, it no
unfrequently happens that ticket Of I'D
mission is withheld from him in meal
and niggardly spirit, and he is required t
"pay his ,cay," as if no such invaluabl
service had been rendered. Who is tn
"dead head" in such a case? Why, th
managers of the concert, lecture, or exhl
bition, without doubt. dead to a prope
perception of their duty; dead to sens
of justice; dead even to common courtesy
Talk Of editors and publishers as " dea
heads" why there is no other class of me
under the sun who perform SO much lab'
gratis and no other that the public I
not expect to pay for all that they do. L
publishers everywhere, as they do in mar
places. charge double price for all loc
notices then they will be better able
pay their way. wherever they 60.
ordinary advertisements should be pa
for. there are stronger reasons why loc
and editorial notices should be paid for
higher rates, not the least of which is th
they are far more valuable And yet th
are expected gratis.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

TIE LATE VIOLENT SroRM.-The storm
which swept over the Western States ON
the 18th instant, appears to have travcrs-
ed the lakes and their line as far east as
the Hudson. Northern Kentucky suffer-
ed terribly. In the vicinity of Cave City
the storm became furious tornado, pros
trating every house within radius of six
miles. Prewitt's, in the same State, was
utterly wiped out. Twenty persons were
killed and the destruction of property i'm
mensc. At Cincinnati, and at New Alba
nv, Ind. there was a most terrific display
Of thunder and lightning, and the rainfall
is estimated at twenty inches /! The same
phenomena attended the storm at Nash
Vile, St. Louis, Louisville and Pittsburg.
The food was unprecedented, extending as
far east as the Hudson. Railway travel
along the line from Buffalo to Chicago,
was suspended during the greater part OF
Tuesday. But perhaps the most singular
of all was the sudden fall of the mercury
from 42o to 16 below zero. At Chicago
it stood at 80 below zero at noon on Tues
day.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

The FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.-Tele-
grams show that both Ohio and Iowa on
Thursday completed their ratification of the
fifteenth amendment to the constitution.
This makes twenty-seven States, if New
York be counted. which have ratified,
leaving but one more necessary to consum.
mate suffrage without regard to color
throughout the United States. Nebraska
Georgia and Texas are yet in reserve L
fill the measure.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

DR.. B. +. Chatham, Cashier of the Philadelphia
National Bank, will lecture here for the benefit OF
the Town Hall, shortly. Subject" Life and
Death" The time will be announced in our
next issue. The we'll known ability Of DIR. Chat
ham will draw full house, independent of the
public object of the lecture. The old friends of
the Doctor, and the friends of the Town Hail.
should unite their efforts to give him "bump-
err
The Library and Lyccum Association will
meet in the Lecture-room of the Presbyterian
Church, in this town, on Wednesday evening
next at 8'oclock, perfect its organization hear
the reports of committees on lectures, procuring
suitable rooms for the meetings of the Associa-
ton, &c. The public are invited to attend and
| Join the Association.
| On Thursday last the train on the Junction 4
Breakwater R. r. a short distance this side OF
Houston station struck flock of sheep and kill
ed fifteen of them. They belonged 10 Mr.. David
| Scott and were valuable breed.
FATAL AccIDENT-Thc Kent News says: A
| colored man, name unknown, was killed on the
railroad, near Kennedyville, on Tuesday OF last
week. He fell from the cars, which passed over
him and killed him instantly.
Professor Jules De Launay delivered an inter
esting lecture here, on Wednesday evening last,
on the Catacombs of Rome. number OF dia-
grams were exhibited, illustrating his subject.
Our fruit-growers are anticipating another int
CROP next season, as it is asserted that the hes
peach crops have always followed mild winters
Job Townsend, an old and highly respected cit
izen of ST. Georges lid. died on Thursday of las
week, from pneumonia. lie was about II year
of fage.
The birds were singing, and the frogs were pip
ing, on Sunday and Monday last the 10th an'
. nth inst. as though it were Spring.
There is an effort being made to procure ma
terial to publish newspaper at Seaford. lie
them buy the Clayton Herald.
Jonathan Emerson has been appointed Post
master at Smyrna, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
Ksaaiesl Exuavaganee Densunesa ~ mad
teal CenErcssmans
NJ D,ve.. n M,,,.chu,,t,,, cha;r,

4
Mr.. Dawes, Of Massachusetts, chairman
Of the Committee on Appropriations. pro-
duced profound sensation In the House,
on Tuesday last, by arraiguing the admin
istration Of President Grant before the bar
Of public opinion, for its unparalleled ex-
travagance. Il is said the members left
their seats and stood in groups in the
aisles and around the speaker. hardly able
to believe their own eyes and ears, that
Radical congressman was actually ar
raigning Radical administration. The
scene is thus sketched by the Washington
correspondent Of the New York World:
"The administration of Andrew John
son." thundered this Massachusetts mem-
Der, surrendered to the people on the alle-
cation of prohigucy, but what are we to
think of that which succeeded it, on pro-
misses Of retrcnchment and economy, when
we find that it asks for nearly fifty millions
more of the public money for this fiscal
ycarT Mr.. Dawes, looking around at
his wondering Republican associates, said
this was an ungracious task, but he pro-
posed to speak plainly and then he de-
veloped the real estate speculations of the
administration-St. Thomas and Samana,
which called for nearly eight millions more
in gold, and the $500, 900 demanded to
remove the philadelphia Navy-yard to
League Island, just because some Penn
sylvania member had declared that tht
Republican party must do something fol
Philadelphia. Nor was the three millionl
and half, which the new Post-ofhce il
New York is to cost, included; nor thu
amounts that the Senate tackled on to ap
preparation bills here in Washington
He proposed to deal blow by opposing tn
commencement Of all the proposed public
works, "If we don't put It down here
won't be put down anywhere" said MIR
Dawes.
The World of Wednesday says, editori
ally, the speech of Mr.. Dawes will com
mand universal attention. He accused hi
own party Of violating the pledges Of re
trenchment and economy by which the
were enabled to carry the Presidential ele'
tion, and of going far beyond the extravs
gance which they charged upon the &C
minstration of fAndrew johnson. He say
that the Republicans arraigned that az
minstration for prodigal and proaigate e,
penditures, turned it out by means of thc'
charges, and that now, in the very FIR
estimates made by the administration
General Grant, it is proposed to make Il
public expenses $49, ,628, ,537 more ne
year than was appropriated for the prese
year. He says that every one Of the d
partments asks for an increase, with t
single exception of the Attorney-Gener
who is likely to be thrust out and consig
ed to private life. Mr.. Dawes justly ma
tains that this is scandalous failure
fulfil the pledges made in the election.
p Mr. Dawes speech was felt to be
damaging in its effects that reply t'
was resolved on, and the task devol'
on o. j. Dickey, of Pennsylvania, "
: replied 10 Mr.. Dawes on Wednesday,
- Mr.. Diekey was not able to rub out
figures, which are standing accusat
against this administration.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

An effort was made in Congress, a few
days since, to pass resolution to adjourn
on the FIRST of May next but it failed.
There is no disputing the fact that this
body could transact all its business in less
than half the time ordinarily employed 3;
but it prefers to spend its time about other
things than the legitimate business before
:.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

RAspA1L REDIvIvUs.-The announce
ment officially made in Paris few days
ago that NJ. Raspail, one of the radical
leaders in the Corps Legislatif, was dead,
seems to have originated in hoax, and
strange to say, was not contradicted until
Thursday afternoon. Deputations from
various parts of France who were on their
way to Paris to attend the funeral were
notified, and much Indignation was gener
ally felt on account of the cruel jest.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
NEWARK, DEL. Dec. llth, 1869.

TO the Democratic Voters Of NeW Castle county.
GENTLEMEN My name, as a candidate for the
Sherifalty, will gain be before the party for nom
nation. From the generous support accorded mo
in the past. am lead to hope success will crown
this my third attempt. Should fate decree 9TH
erwise, the successful nominee shall have my COR
dial support. Trusting the PRINCIPLES OF Demo-
cracy may triumph, let the standard bearer DO
whom he may. have the honor 10 DC
Very truly yours,
Dec, l8-lm. JAMES AhMo oihoNu'
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

Evansville, Indiana, is becoming more
important every year as a wholesale market
for tobacco The shipment in 1868 to
that city amounted to 10000 hogsheads,
and it is anticipated that during the season
of 1869-70 there will be received over
Is, 900 hogsheads. The tobacco is grown
along the Green, Tennessee and Cumber-
land rivers, and is transported along those
streams and the Ohio river to Evansville.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
DIED.

On Sunday the 10th, at the residence of his
father near Elkton, Md. b. Frank Frazer.
On Thursday, the 18th instant, near st. Geor-
gcs, Del. Mr.. Job Townsend, in the nth year Of
his age.
In Baltimore, on the 18th instant, after long
and painful illness, DR.. George e. NJ. Roberts, in
the 64th year of his age.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

Iowa is larger than New York or Penn
sylvania-larger than New England, with
out Maine-and more productive than all
of them put together She has thirty
five millions of acres of rich, black mold,
and to-day clean furrow can be turned
over thirty millions of these acres. Al
though less than FIVE millions are under
cultivation, they produced last year eighty
five millions of bushels Of grain,
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FINE READY MADE CLOTHING.

FINE READY MADE CLOTHING.
22s MARKET STREET, End Door below THIRD
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
TINE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
Ready Made Clothing in Delaware,
Our Own Make now on hand, and will be sold
at less than Philadelphia Prices.
All our Clothing is made in Superior manner by
PRACTICAL TAILORS.
The Proprietor having experience of over
thirty years III this Business, will guarantee satis
faction to any purchaser.
A full line of
FINE CLOTHS,
CASSIMERES, and
vEsTINGs,
Constantly on hand for
ORDER WORK,
which will be made in the
yGas- LATEST STYLE AND BEST MANNER,
AT No. 22s Market Street,
~ The Oldest Established Clothing Emporium
in Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

The Easton Md. Gazette states that N. w.
Vanderford, of the Transcript, published at Mid
dletown, ''contemplates starting new paper in
Wilmington"
No one of that name has ever been con-
nected with the Transcript. and no such
purpose is contemplated. The matter was
talked about, last fall, hence this rumor.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

Q GHERIFFALTY.--To the Voters of the Demo-
- cratic Party of New Castle County:
GENTLEMEN :--Encouraged by many friends I
am induced to offer myself as 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
VIM. II. LAMBSON.
New Dasile Hid. Dec. 25-ts
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
Edward Moore
MarchlG--y

CouGIIs AND CoLds.-At the present time when
so many persons are suffering from Throat and
Lung Diseases they should bear in mind that
HAssoN's COMPOUND SYRUP OF TAR never fails in
curing Coughs Colds, Hoarsness, Pain in the
Breast, Sore Throat Asthma and all diseases of
the Throat and Lungs. 1t is an excellent remedy
for Group and Hopping Cough. No family should
be without it. Sold in Middletown at DR.. W. II.
Barr's Drug Store, for so cents bottle. Russell
& lands, Propretors, Philadelphia.
Nov. 20-3mos.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

A private dispatch to Southern mem
Der Of Congress, received at Washington
on Thursday, from Jackson, Miss. says
H. r. Revels, Of Natchez, has been elect
ed to the United States Senate for the
short term, by eighty-one votes. The re-
ceiver Of the dispatch says Revels is ne.
Or0
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

The Journal and Statesman asks why
does not Congress reconstruct New York!
Like Georgia, it " went back" on the fif-
teenth amendment. Send Butler there
with troops, by all means. 1t is hardly
fair to keep all the United States soldiers
in the south.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

The Maryland Legislature. on Tuesday
last, elected Mr.. John Merryman, of Bal
timore county. State Treasurer, by a vote
Of so out Of Ill. The long agony is at
length over.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

Governor Bowie of Maryland, under
authority of the constitution, on Thursday
appointed Hon. VIM. p. Maulsby, Of
Frederick, chief judge of sixth judicial
district. composed Of the counties Of Fred
erick and Montgomery, to gil the vacancy
caused by the death Of Hon. Madison Mel
son.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
MARRIED..

On january 18th, at the residence of Mrs Mary
A. Hazell, Philadelphia, by John g. Wilson, v.
D. NJ. Mr. Edwin d. Etherington of Cecil county,
Nd. and Miss Sarah Il. HAZEL, daughter Of the
late VIM. B. Hazel, of Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
INGRAM & GIBsoN's 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
sorment of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner Of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del.
no. Fresh Meat every day.
March 20-tf INGRAM & GIBSON
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22

The Clayton Herald has been discOntin-
ned and the Office is offered for sale
Middletown transcript., 1870-01-22
SHERIFFALTY.
GHERIFFALTY.
To tie Electors of New Castle County.

FELLOW CITIZENS IL offer myself to your con-
sideration for the Office of SHERIFF of New Cas-
tic County, subject to the nomination of the DEM
ocratic party. Respectfully yours,
ISAAC GRUBB.
New Castle Hid. Jan. 22-tn