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moving by parallel roads towards Paris,
separated only by few miles, and the
engagements which were fought on Sun
day and Monday were the results of efforts
on the part of the Prussians to strike the
retreating columns of the French and cut
off their rear divisions.
Some idea of the sanguinary nature of
the engagements Of the first three days of
the week may be formed by the statement
that ten thousand wounded men are in
camp at Chalons, while the streets of the
town, given up to wild disorder and license,
show unmistakable evidence of dcmorali-
cation in the French ranks. Napoleon, is
at Chalons organizing the reinforcements
sent him from various parts of the empire.
The German and French fleets were off
Cuxhaven, North German port, and can
non reported heard at sea in that direction
would indicate that naval engagement
was in progress at the time, though no
particulars are furnished. With their
decided naval advantages over Prussia,
the delays of the French fleets are as un-
accountable as many of their delays on
land, and in the end may prove equally
disastrous.
In Paris there was more popular COM
plaint of the deficiency of real news from
the seat of war. Great crowds were up
all Tuesday night waiting for advices
The newspapers on Wednesday contained
nothing in regard to recent operations.
The fragmentary details received, how
ever, leave no doubt that very hard fight
ing has been going on at intervals ever
since Saturday. Prince Frederick Char les
has been refused truce to bury his dead ,
which, if true, would indicate at least
some Prussian reverses or checks during
the series of engagements that have been
going on.
An official dispatch, bulletined in Paris,
claims that after brilliant combat Sun
day night, two divisions of the Prussians
sought to intercept the French "march I"
were rcpulsed. A dispatch from Metz, at
3 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, also an
nounces that serious engagement had
been fought on Tuesday, near Gavelottc
small village six miles southwest of
Metz and two miles west of the Mosclle
The French claim the advantage in this
light, but admit their losses to be heavy.
Advces via London, of not so late a
date, however, declare, on the other hand
that the continuous advance of the Prus-
slams has been almost without serious in
terruption, and adds that the French re-
ccived coup de grace at Metz, and fell
back, shattered and demoralized. upon
Verdun, and that the army entered the
last conflict in starving condition.
From the same quarter comes the report
that the garrison at Strasbourg had
made sortie, but were driven back by
the Prussans. Carlsruhe adviccs men
tion a series of skirmishes of the Baden
army around Strasbourg with the people
of that place, who are defending their
city.
LATEST The object of Bazaine seems
to have been the concentration of his for
ces at Chalons, where he will make a
stand, and where bloody battle may be
expected.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

A report reaches US from Easton, Md.
of personal encounter between Charles
IL. Gibson, an attorney of that place, and
Thomas X. Robson, of the Easton Star.
The former assaulted the latter in a ma
gistrate's Office with cane, and a seuf1le
ensued in which both combatants sus.
tained slight bruises and contusions. They
were separated and went to their respect
i've homes to wash up, staunch wounds,
and repair damages, They subsequently
met upon the street, when Mr. Robson
assaulted Mr.. Gibson with a cane. An
other rough-and-tumble cnsucd, followed
by another slight effusion of the vital fluid
The affair grew out of some structures in
the Star ON the official conduct of Col.
IIambleton, in which that gentleman was
charged with nepotism in his West Point
appointments. the brother of Mr. Gibson
having received. the cadetship, and being
unable to pass muster, as the Star alleg-
ed, on account of some disqualification.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

The contract for furnishing the Post
office Department with stamped envelopes
and wrappers for four years, has been a.
warded Dempsey & O'Toole, of Washing
ton, at the rate of 1924 900 per annum.
The Chicago Post is authority for the
statement that Mr.. Frolinghuysen has de-
clined the mission to England, that Pres
idcnt Grant has offered it to Senator Trum-
bull. and that the Senator will not accept.
Hon. George II. Pendleton, Gov. Hoff-
man, and other leading Democrats, have
taken ground against the introduction of
Chinese laborers into this country
Tench Tilghman, son of Matthew Tilgh
man, Of Kent county, Md. died last week
near San Francisco, California, where he
has lived for seventeen years.
No clue yet to the Nathan murder.
The house was recently sold for $40, ,00o
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
the pnAon TRANSPORT ArIos.

Robberries have been committed upon
the peach trains, we understand, and ship
pers have suffered loss This has led to
correspondence between certain dealers
and the Railroad authorities in reference
to their liability in such cases. The fol-
lowing letter from Mr. Jackson, Master
of Transportation at Jersey City, to Mr..
j. I'll. Warner, of the firm of Warner,
Dickson & McElrath, has been placed in
our hands for publication, showing that
the agent refuses to admit any liability
on the part of the Company" This re-
fusal of the Railroad authorities to ac-
knowledge their liability for the loss of
property committed to their charge, is un-
derstood to be in violation of an agree
ment between them and Committee re-
presenting the Peach Growers of Della
ware. 1t is also believed to be against
the law which governs in the case of COM
mon carriers, so frequently applied in the
courts against railroad and other corpora
tions engaged in the transportation of
merchandise. The precise nature of the
agreement between the Railroad authori-
ties and the Committee of Peach Growers,
we are unable to state perhaps some of
the gentlemen who composed the Com
mittee will remember distinctly what the
agreement or understanding was, and will
be able to state whether it has been car
ried out in good faith or not. We sub
join the letter, as follows:
Nep York and Pdi1adclphia Rail Road cia the
United Rail Roads Of Neac jersey and
The Philadelphia and Trenton Rail Road.
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT s OFFICE. l
a Jersey City, Aug. Sd, 1870.
DEAR SIR Yours of the I'd is received. As
to acknowledging any liability for losses such as
you refer to in yours, | wish it distinctly under
stood that cannot admit of any liability on the
part of the Company.
Mr.. Welch has been consulted and states that
such was not the agreement, and when you and
your committee were present at Jersey City, il
was distinctly understood that yonr wishes
would be taken into consideration and every
thing done that could be TO have the business
work satisfactory, but they were not all agreed
to-. 1t has since been reported TO Mr.. S. Towns
end, who acted as chairman, that we could moi
put the platforms between the tracks, nor could
we at Jersey City assume the liability as referred
TO in yours, unless specially directed so to do
by the President of the P. w. Il B. r. R. agree.
ing thereto, as well as the Presidents of the Uni.
ted r. R. Co.'S.
As to lights, they are now being provided. As
to ferry slip. it is prepared to be used when need
ed. As to drilling, instructions will be given
from time to time to do it in such a manner a.
will be satisfactory to the peach consignees, and
also as to sending cars to Newark. The car fol-
the eonsignecs will be placed at once far theil
the streets properly watered, and | think tht
roads will soon be in good condition.
Respectfully 7. JACKSON, G'l. Supt
]. II. Warner, Esq.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

On the first page of this issue will be
found very interesting but very strange
story by that well known writer and dra-
matical critic, Colley Cibber, entitled the
Money Finder 1t wears the air of truth
sul narrative, and is more interesting than
u tale of fiction.
On the same page, also, an original ar
ticle on the development of Middletown,
continuing subject which we very curso-
rily alluded to, week or two since, re-
commencing the establishment of wool
en- factory, cotton factory, and paper
mill, in Middletown. We trust that the
attention of capitalists may yet be directed
to these enterprises, which promise fail
returns in profits on the amount of the
required investment
On the inner form we publish an article
written for Chicago paper, setting forth
the advantages of this Peninsula as tht
Garden and the Orchard of our great At
lantic cities. Like every thing else relat
ing to the development and advancement
of this region, it will be read with inter
est. The natural advantages of the Pc
ninsula between the Delaware and Chesa
pcake Bays, are only beginning to be ap
prcciated.
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THE COUNTRY PAPER.

A contemporary dilates in the following
sensible terms upon the value of the coun-
try paper:
Are you property owner ?-have you
an interest in the growth and prosperity
of the town ?-are you interested in any
improvements in the vicinity are gou
business man? Then which can be of
most service to you-the local paper or
the one you get from abroad? 1t is all
wch enough to patronize city papers and
periodicals, but no man, of good, sound
judgement will do SO to the erclusion of
has local paper.
The local paper has its influence abroad
as well as at home for although its cir
culation may not be as numerous, it is
often scattered over wide expanse of
territory and it has a secondary influence
even where it is never seen nor read for
the very fact of papers being published
in town will give the place name and
reputation among strangers, wherever that
fact is made known.
The most able and experienced editors
of the city press acknowledge and apprc-
ciate the power of the local press, and are
free to recommend its liberal support.
The St. Louis Daily Democrat, in speak
ing on this subject remarks that " men
may say what they will of the influence
of the larger papers of the chief cities !;
we will maintain that a vigorous, indie
pendent local press has done more than
all other agencies to save the country
from disaster. 1t gives voice, force and
concentration to the opinions of men in
each county or neigborhood, and thus
wields a power which, in the aggregate,
no leader however influential, can with,
stand" And the able and experienced
editor of the New York Tribune, in an
article on the same subject, says -
" Nothing is more common than to heal
people talk of what they pay for advertis-
ing, &c. as SO much given in charity
Newspapers, by enhancing the property
in the neighborhood and giving the local
tiles in which they are published repu
tation abroad, benefit all such, particular
ly if they are merchants or real estat,
owners, thrice the amount yearly of the
meagre sum they pay for their support
Besides, every public spirited citizen has
laudable pride in having paper o
which he is not ashamed, even though h,
; should pick it up in New York or Wash
ington.
"A good looking, thriving sheet help
property, gives character to a locality
and is in many respects desirable publ
convenience. If from any cause the mat
ter in the local or editorial columns shoul,
not be up to your standard, do not cast
aside and pronounce it good for nothing
until satisfied that there has been no NOR
labor bestowed upon it than is paid for
If you want good readable sheet, it mus
be supported-not in a spirit of charity
but because you feel necessity to sup
E 2 port it. The printing press is the powe
i that moves the people,"
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
DIED.

In this town, on Saturday last Mrs. Martha
Jane McLeary, consort Of Mr.. John T. McLeary,
in the list year of her age.
In this town, on Sunday last, Miss Annie j.
Backiston, daughter of the late William H. and
Ii. NJ. Blackston.
On Monday, the 18th instant, Susan H. infant
daughter of E. G. and Susan p. Fenimore, aged
months.
At his residence, in New Castle Hundred, on
the 18th instant David W. Gemmil, aged sixty
two years.
In this town, on Thursday, Mnria infant
daughter of D. W. G. and Alice Walker, aged
2 months and II days.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
Registers Order.

DEGISTER'S S OFFICE,
Ii New Castle County, August 2nd 1870
Upon application of John f. Rash and John
B. Cooper, Administrators of John H. Rash, late
Of st. Georges Hundred in said county, de-
ceased it is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the Administrators aforesaid, give no.
tice of the granting of Letters of Administration
upon the Estate of the deceased, with the date of
granting thereof by causing advertisements to
be posted within forty days from the date of such
Letters, in six of the most public places of the
county of New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
ing 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 tho
Middletopo transcript, newspaper published in
Middletown, and to be continued therein two
months
~, Given under the hand and Seal of Of
I L. s. fee of the Register aforesaid, at New
~ CASTLE in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
b. GIBBS, Register.
NoTIcE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attested TO the administrators on or before
August End, 1871, or abide the Act of Assembly
in such case made and provided
JOHN L. RASH,
JOHN b. COOPER, hum
Address-Smyrna, Del.
aug 6-3m
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

A CoLoRED MAN NOMINATED TO FILL
WmrTEMoRE's PLACE IN CONGRESS The
republicans of the first congressional dis
trict of South Carolina have put in nomi-
nation State Senator Rainey (colored) to
to fill Mr., Whittemore's unexpired term in
the Forty first, and also for the full term
in the Forty-second Congress. White
more's candidate got only out of 80 votes
on the informal ballot.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

The following delegates to represent
Appoquinimink Hundred in the State and
County Conventions, were appointed at
a Democratic meeting held on Saturday
last:
To the State Convention-F. T. Perry,
G. Ferguson, j. 7. Taylor, 1. P. Walk
er, j. McCarty.
To the County Convention-J. G. Will
son, G. Rothwell, j. Garman, G. Tat
man, j. r. Collins.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

We call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of the American But
tonhole and Overseaming Sewing Machine,
on the first page. This is the best ma
chine in the market, combining, as it
does, all the advantages, and obviating
the faults, of all other machines. 1t is the
highest price machine in the market, but
it has the most powerful construction,
which will insure good work for quar-
ter of a century. 1t is fast gaining favor,
and in time, we believe, will supplant all
other machines. One of these machines
is on exhibition and for sale at D. L.
Dunning's.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

VIM. I. Warner offers his entire stock of goods
at Philadelphia cost prices preparatory TO closing
prises everything in the notion and trimming
line, such as laces, embroidery, edgings, buttons
of all kinds, collars, cuffs, silk tissue, barege,
skirt braids zephyrs, corsets, hoop skirts, &c.
&c. which will positively he sold at cost prices,
freights only being added Great bargains-call
at once,
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EDIToRs' ExcURsIoN.-Th officers of
the Pennsylvania Northern Central Rail
Road have rendered an invitation to the
Maryland Editors Association, to take a
trip over their road through Pennsylvania
to the romantic regions of Western New
York. The time is not yet fixed.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

We learn from the Centreville Observer
that Col. Samuel Hanblcton, of Talbot,
win be renominated for Congress, in that
district. Henry R. Torbert of Elkton, is
likely to be his Republican competitor.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

no" DEAFNESS BLINDNESS and CA
TARRH treated with the utmost success, by ].
IsAAos. NJ. d. and Professor of Diseases Of The
Eye and Ear (his speciality in the Medical C0llege
Of Philadelphia, ID gears, experience, formerly OF
Leyden, Holland, No. s05 Arch street, Phila
Testimonials can be seen at his office. The med
ical faculty are invited to accompany their pa-
tients, us he has no secrets in his practice Ar
fifcial eyes inserted without pain. No charge
tor examination. apr l5-ly.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

The Chicago Post says that Mr.. Ere
linghuysen has concluded to decline the
mission to England, and that the Presi-
dent has offered it to Senator Trumbull.
The latter, however, is understood to pre-
fer remaining in the Senate.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

The Democratic convention to nominate
candidates for Governor and Congress, as
eembles at perer, on Wednesday next.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
GIBsoN,s PRICE CURRENT.

The above prices will be paid in cash for pro-
duce delivered in good order; and VIC wish to
say that we keep constantly on hand good as
sortment Of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del
March 2C-f Wm. 2, GIBSON.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
REGISTERS ORDER.
DEGISTER,S OFFICE,

pEGISTER'S OFFICE,
IL New Castle County, July 9th, 1870.
Upon the application of Henry Davis, Executor
of Samuel W. Roberts, late of St. Georges Hum.
dred, in said county, deceased it is ordered and
directed by the Register that the Executor afore-
slid, give notice of the granting of Letters Tes-
tamentary upon the estate of the deceased with
the date of granting thereof, by causing adyer-
tisements to be posted within forty days from
the date of such Letters in six of the most public
places of the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate, to
present the same, or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. And also
to cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the Middletowa Transcript, a newspaper
published in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two mouths.
4WN Given under the hand and Seal of Office
s=Aeae1of the Register aforesaid, at New Castle,
New Castle county aforesaid, the day and
year above written. B. GIBBS, REGISTER.
NGTlCE.--All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the same
duly attested to the Executor, on or before July
10th, 1871 or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided. HENRY DAVIS,
Executor,
July 30-2m Address-Middletown Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
aug l3-ly
Six Cents Reward.
Six Cents Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber, on the 3lst of
Ia July last, an indentured WHITE BOY,
named ROBERT SMITH. All persons are hereby
forwarned against harboring him, or trusting
him on my account.
THOMAS MASSEY. =
Aug. l3th lS70-3w.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

$3.50 will buy barrel of Kirkwood Flour at
A. T. BRADLEY'S.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.

81 will buy % pounds Choice Family Flour at
A. 4. BRADLEY'S.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20

50 buys barrel of Powtaxat Flour, the best
in the market, ut A. T. BRADLEY'S.
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
COOK 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.
Go>TIN WARE at wholesale and retail. -tsS
Being practical workman, himself he thinks
can give satisfaction to all who favor me with
their work. Particular attention paid to Roof
ing and Spoutng.
AT HIS BRANCH STORE ST. GEORGES,
He has large stock of Stoves and Tin Ware on
hand, and is prenared to fill all orders for
STOVES, TIN WARE, ROOFING, SCOUTING, &C &c
at the shortest notice and on the best terms.
lag~ ORDERS SOLICITED.
JOHN B. ROBERTS.
aug 10, l87O-y
Middletown transcript., 1870-08-20
MIDDLEToWN STOVE HOUSE.
JOHN Ts. ROBERTS.

bUkHN Hbs HtVHb q IshE,
TNAKES pleasure in announcing to his friends
l. of Middletown and surrounding country,
that he has taken the Tin and Stove Store of the
late s. w. Roberts, and offers to the public the
largest and best selected stock of Stoves, both
Cooking and Heating, ever offered in Middleto,yn,
and at prices that cannot fail to please. Among
the assortment are the following
COOK STOVES.
NIAGARA, PARLOR COOK. MONITOR
CORAL COOK, WIN. PENN, LEHIGH,
nd others made in the city
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&herif,a. Sale.

JIG. Elstner Ia Bussier Dis
VS.. , trict Court, La.
H. NJ. Underwood. No 2450.
by virtue of writ Of fieri facias
- issued from the Honorable the
District Court in and for the Parish Of
Rossier and State of Loui>iana, in the
above entitled suit, and t" me directed.
| have seized aud will proceed {" sell
at public auction to- the last and high
est bidder, before the Court House
door. in the town If Bellevue, La.
within the legal hours of sale. an
SATURDAY the 2nd day of April,
1870, the following described property
situated in Bossier parish. toWit:
One Steam Saw and Grist Mill. With
all fixtures belonging thereto.
Stock Cart, aud two mules.
Seized as the property Of defendant
Fl. NJ. Underwood and to be sold 10 pay
and satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-CaslI, with benefit
of appraisement.
b. D. HERRING.
Deputy Sheriff.
Bellevue. La, Marc 10. 1870.
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Succession Notice.

SUGGESTIONS cf III tho Parish
J"hn Hamittr and Court Of Bo$sier
Pm ience Hodges. Parish, La.
MTotice is hereby given that Joseph
In N. Bryan, administrators of the
SUGGESTIONS of John Hamiter and Pa
thence Hodges, deceased, has this day
fled in the Office of said Parish Court,
his tahleau of distribution and final
account as administrator aforesaid.
Nnw, therefore, this is to adnonish
all persons concerned. that If "pposi-
ton is not made thereto within the
time prescribed by law, said tableau
Of distribution and final account will
be homologattd and made the judg-
nent If the Court.
Witnt s., the Hon. l.. w. Baker,
Parish Judge Of Bas<ier, La, this Goth
day Of February. 1870.
T. n. BRADEN, Clerk
n49 BIS District Court.
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