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Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
DEATH or GENERAL wosE,.r e. LEE

General Robert Il. Lee bneathed his las
At $50 o'clock on Wednesday morning,
Oct. IL, Of congestion Of the brain, Al
Lexington, Va aged 63 years, and 2s
days. ..'..,... -. -. -. ....
Robert Edward Lee was the son Of
Light Horse Harry" of the revolutiona-
ry war. The family arrived in Virginia
in 1866, and settled on the nothern neck.
Thomas, grandson ofthe first immigrant
was President Of the Virginia Council, a
great explorer, and sanguine of tho future
OF the country, His son, Richard Henry.
was member Of the first Continental Con
gress, and moved the resolution of Inde-
pendence, June, Z, 177G. He and his
brother, Francis Lightfoot, were siguers
Of the declaration in, Phila. Light Horse
Harry was cavalry officer of much dash,
and received a medal and the thanks of
Congress for his services. He married q
daughter of Philip Ludwell Lee, served
two terms in Congress; was Governor of
Virginia; married Anne Carter for his
second wife, of whom he had Robert Ed
ward Lee for bis second son, born at STRAIT
ford in 1906. II -
The early life Of the son was spent, at
home. He entered West Point in 1926.
and belonged to the class of which Joseph
Il. Johnston and O.. Mex. Mitchell were
members. He graduated in course, Sec
ond in honors and without demerit. He
Was attached to the typographical engi-
neers and appointed brevet second lieuten-
ant in July, 1929, Up,to 1885 he was
stationed at various forts. and in that year
ordered as assistant astronomer to run the
boundary between Ohio and Michigan.
He married daughter of George w. P.
Gusts in 1892, and received Arlington
House, and White House, on the Pamun-
ky, with her. In 1886 he was made frs
lieutenant and in 1888 captain; was as
signed to General Wool's staff as chief
engineer when the Mexican war broke |
out, and held the post under Scott. For
his conduct at Cerro Gordo in April, 49, !
AZ, he was breyeted major, breveted again
in August for Contreras and Oherubusco, |
and once more for Chapultepec in Sep
tember, when he was wounded in the as
sault, General Scott frequently mention |
cd him with praise. He was made a
member Of the Board Of Engineers at the
close Of the war, and held that position |
until 1850; was ordered as Superinten- |
dent Of West Point in 1852; detached by,
promotion to be lieutenant and colonel Of |
the I'd cavalry, commanded BY Albert
Sydney Johnston. and employed in Texas.
He was made colonel of the LIST cavalry
March 16, 1861. The history of General
Lee for ten years past is SO well known
that anything like q sketch of his life
turing that time is rendered unnecessary.
General Lee has left name that will en-
lure. lie was . man of commanding
presence, stately and reserved manners,
Ind great pride, but popular beyond
my southern leader save jackson. The
amily of General Lee have consented to
lis interment by the State in Hollywood
Cemetery. at Richmond. ,o. ~
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
For The Addleto9n 7raaseripf.

Mr.. EDIrOR will you allow me as an
humble member of the Democratic party.
small space in your valuable paper, to
return my thanks to those bold, brave,
honest men, who formerly belonged to the
Republican party, for their support of the
Democratic White Mans Ticket, In this
Hundred, on the 4th inst. feel proud
OF such men, and history will record their
names among the sayiours of their coun-
try. and children yet unborn will rise up
and call them blessed How any respec.
table white man could Or did vote any
other than the Conservative ticket on that
day, is beyond my estimate Of the white
race for self government. That they
should be willing to embrace such horde
OF ignorant negroes as was assembled at
that election led on BY two such miserable
creatures as had them in charge, Is a mys-
terry to me. All the most respectable por-
tion of the party kept on the other side of
the street. not wishing to be identified
with them or offer them (the negroes) any
civllities, but many Of them voted after
their colored brethren were through, not
wlthstanding many of them denounced the
whole thing as an outrage. There were
great many of both parties absent who
will be called upon to vote on the 9Th of
November next. Many Of the Republi-
cans were of the most substantial, intelli-
gent and wealty members of that party.
Will they. on that day, suffer themselves
to be manipulated BY such miserable tools
as conducted the last election, to vote the
negro ticket and bring everlasting disgrace
and shame upon themselves and their fam
lilies; for, recollect, there is Legislative
branch on the ticket, to be voted for, the
nominees Of which are Of the very blackest
negro stripe, and inst as sure as they are
elected your free schools will be filled with
negro children; then farewell to the edu-
cation of the children Of the poor white
man, for his children will be driven out,
for the two races will not agree to mingle
together in schools, churches, or anywhere
else. Now permit me. in conclusion, to
exhort all conservative white men, rich
or poor. to reflect, (for there is yet time
between now and election day. how much
mischief they may do by contributing by
their votes to elect Legislature that will
bring such calamity upon their race. Il
have nothing to say in opposition to edu-
eating negro children, but do say, give
them schools by themselves The negroes
young and old, have the best sympathies
Of my heart, but am not weak enough to
set up my judgment against the DEGREES
OF God, which are irrevocable, and which
have said of the negro, "a servant of SER
wants shall he be-" And now, of those
who are determined, like Ephraim, to be
"joined to their idols" I say "let them
alone" F. CONSERVATIVE.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

Reader, were you ever afflicted with
disagreeable neighbors, prying into the
affairs Of your family, meddling with your
domestics, telling them they work too hard
and don't get sufficient wages; that they
wouldn't do it to save their lives that
you are proud" and "stuck up" with
many similar expressions familiar only to
ignorant, low-bred people. Every com
munity has more or less Of such envious
cattle, who are not really worth mindiug,
for they have been trained to nothing bet-
ter. III al. .,f.,,,.
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Select Aoetrp.
INDIAN SUMMER.

Upon the bills the autumn sun ..
His radiance pours like golden wine;
And low, sweet music seems to run
Among the tassels of the pine;
Around US rings the wild birds scream;
Above, an arch of dark blue sky;
While, like maidens summer dream,
The mist npon the meadows lie. .
o peerless Indian summer hours,
With bracing morn and slumbrous noon!
How pale are yune's bright Aauntipg Howeri
Amid thy wealth Of gorgeous bloom.
The river ripples softly on,
With purple hills upon its breast 'H'
And soft clOnd-shsdows floating down,
Have found scene Of perfect rest. ,.t.
The evening darkness; from the hills
The glory fades, so proudly worn; "
And in the west serenely fills
The fair young moon her silvery horn;
While from the deep ming blue above
The stars steal slowly, singly forth; b.
And night winds, like the breath of love,
Come floating DER the silent earth.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

To Cure CoLro.-To cure c,lic in
horses, take a piece of carpet, blanket, or
any thick material, large enough to covtr
the horse from his fore to his hind legs,
and from the spine to the floor as be lies.
wiring it out in hot water as hot as you
can stand. You need not fear scalding
the animal. Apply this to the horse. and
cover it with q, similar dry cloth. As
soon as the heat diminishes much, dip tho
wet cloth again in hot water This plan
will within an hour cure the worst cases
Of colic.-Anierican Stock Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A Bachelor had the blues, and applied
to doctor for some medicine. The doc
tor inquired into his case and wrote pre-.
scription in Latin, which the bachelor
took to drug store Translated, the
prescription read, Seventeen yards of
silk with woman IN it," After the
druggist got through laughing, he read
the prescription to the bachelor who pro-
psed to n lady that evening, and was
married in two weeks. ,.,,, ........ g..
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
BANKING HOUSE
JOHN MCLEAR & Son
NO. eOa MARKET STREET,
Wilmington. Delaware
ESTABLISHED 1881
ESTABLISHED 1881

nEP0SlTS Of money received on interest dur
~ ing business hours Of every day, subject to
draft at sight, or payable at time agreed upon,
as may be desired hy the depositor.
Persons depositing with us can give checks in
the same manner as upon Banks, which will be
paid when presented.
We buy. sell and exchange all issues of Gov
ernment Bonds at current market prices. We
buy, sell and collect gold and currency coupons.
We execute orders for the purchase and sale Of
gold, and all kinds Of stocks and bonds on COM
mission.
Drafts on Foreign Countries payable in the
gold coin Of the country upon which they are
Collections made in all parts Of the United
States, Canada and Europe. ,..
Inquiries by mail promptly answered.
JOHN McLEAR d SON.
aug. 21-o.iios
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
THE AMERICAN
Buttonhole; 0verseaming, 'o''
SEWING MACHINE,
has the following advantages over
most all other Sewing Machines
in the market:

l II has tension which prevents cutting OF
thread or dropping of stitches
IL mas the most powerful construction, which
will insure good work for quarter of a century.
3 II sews the lightest cambric and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
II has feed bar which can be lowered or
raised at will thus adapting it to all kinds Of
material. A =; 81 .-III.~'
1t is impossible to get the machine out of or
der unless by rust, dust or taking apart. II will
never get out Of order by working. -.I =
9 II has the highest attainable speed, making
2,2OO stitches per minute by foot and 1900 by
steam.
I It is the lightest running shuttle machine.
II makes the most beautiful lock stitch.
0 II has the handsomest appearance
10 IL has the strongest most convenient, hand
somely polished, braced table, with drawer, and
board to prevent sOiling the dress.
II Its cover is polished, fitting and locked as
little trunk. There is nothing better than this 10
rreserve the machine.
IL II has straight needle. Is
10 Four bObbins hold a spool of cotton.
IA 1t has the best hemmer. -.
Is 1t has the most complete attachment, the
Jack-of-all-trades, hens, fells, binds, bastes,
tucks, braids and ruffles. .a
l6 1t is as simple as any machine in the mar
ket.
II 1t needs but little time to learn its opera
ton. ...l,
ls 1t has the hest embroidering attachment
10 II sews on straight piece while putting
another at the same time without basting, at
tachment or after work.
These advantages combine the best qualities of
sewing machine for the family who want TO
use it steadily in all kinds of work. Nothing
equal can he found in the way Of combining the
advantages of all the sewing machines now
known, while obviating all their faults
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A country apothecary. not little dis
tinguished for his impudence, in the hope
Of disconcerting young clergyman whom
he knew to be a man Of singular modesty,
asked him, in the presence Of large COM
pany, at a public assembly, "Why did
the patriarohs Of old live to such an ex-
treme agef" To which the clergyman re-
piled, 81 suppose the ancient patriarchs
took no physic." saa +
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A nice jelly may be made by taking
about two-thirds Of the ounce cores. ali
the parings with some Of the apple cores
and skins; boil in just enough water to
cover until pulp; favoring with little
ginger and orange rind. To one pint Of
juice when strained through flannel, add
one pound of white sugar simmer o few
minutes and strain into glasses. This is
net an expensive preserve and keeps we'll.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
THURSDAY,
The 3rd Day Of November, 1870,

A O'Clock, ?. N. at the Hotel of George W.
Ortlip, in MiddletOwn, the following described
Lands and Tenemchts, being the Real Estate o.
the late Samuel ". Roberts, deceased, the SAINT
being ordered 10 be sold for the payment of his
debts TO wit: All that certain tract, piece oil
parcel of land situate in New Castle county State
of Delaware, one mile from MiddletOwn, adjoin-
ing l,nds Of Nehemiah Burris and Alfred G.
NOwland, and binding upon the public road
leading from Middletown to Summit Bridge, and
on the east side Of said road, the metes and
bounds of which are as follows:
Beginning at the branch on said public road,
a corner for the land of Robert 7. Cochran,
thence with said road, north, 9io west, Is per-
ehes; thence with said road, north, 70 east 29l
perches, to a stone, corner for the land of Al
fred g. Nowland; thence with the line of the
said Alfred G. NOwland, south, $40 east, 1876
Clio perches, to stone, a-corner for the land oi
Nehemiah Burris thence with the line Of the
said Nehemiah Burris, south, 3O4o west, 245
perches, to the branch thence south, l5o east,
10 4-l0 perches, to the line of the land of the
Forest Church cemetery; thence with said line
of the Forest Church cemetery, south, $50 wes',
"a perches, thence to the place of Beginning,
containing within said metcs and bounds
liz Acres & 40 Square Per
OF Land be the same more or less.
To be sold free and clear of Dover.
Attendance will be given and terms of sale
made known by the Executor, HENRY DAVIS, or
by GEoRGE GaAY, ESQ. his Attorney.
By order of the Court,
BENZ. R. USTICK,
oct Its, 4 Clerk Of Orphans Court.
H y
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A Mrs. Hannah Jones piously raised
tablet to the memory of the departed Jones,
who had been a hosier, the Inscription on
which, after recording his many virtues
wound up with the following couplet:
HE left his hose, his Hannah, and his love-
To go and sing hosannah in the realms above"
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
THE AMERICAN
Possesses alone and undisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:


1t has larger arm aud stronger construc-
ton than any family machine, admitting larger
pieces of work, thus fitting the machine to family
and manufacturing purposes as well, without
need Of two machines. 1t has s9x5 inches clear
room. -.
1t hens any width or thickness, from lie
of an inch cambric to inches beaver.
1t binds coat, skirt, or a hat without
any braid or binding whatever.
A 1t folds up the brim of hat to any fullness.
1t overseams sheet or Brussels carpet.
1t makes beautiful eyelet work: =.
1t embroiders on the edge.
1t makes buttonholes of any size on any
material. - = ?
1t has the braiding machine which makes
braid of size or color at the rate of $50 yards per
hour. This sells for $40 extra.
10 1t always won the first premium at every
exhibition in which it has been entered. :
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

% A man who had borrowed q ssok Of n
neighbor to go to mill with, was knocked
into the water and drowned, and the bag
Lost. When the news was brought TO his
bereaved wife, she exclaimed. -.SMy efa-
cious, what fuss'll bc made now about
that sackm
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

BUSINESS AND BIBLEs.-Seyeral years
ago. I was practicing law in one Of the
many beautiful towns of Wisconsin. One
warm day, while seated in my Office at
work. was interrupted, by the entrance
Of boy, the son of one. of my clients.
who had walked into town, six miles, in
blazing sun, for the purpose of procur-
ing abide. He had been told, he said
that there was place there where they
gave them away to the people who had
no money; he said he had no money, and
was very anxious to get one of the good
books. and asked me to 60 with him TO
the place where they were kept. Anxious
to encourage him in his early piety, l left
the brief on which was engaged and
went over with him to the stand Of an old
Presbyterian deacon who had the much
coveted books in charge. introduced
him to the deacon, telling him the circum-
stances. He praised the boy highly was
delighted to see q young man so early
seeking after the truth, and presented him
with copy Of the best bound Bible in his
collection. He put it in his pocket, and
was starting off, when the deacon says:
"Now, my son. that you possess what
you SO much desired. I suppose that you
feel perfectly happyp
We'll" I do. old hoss for between
you and /, l know were can trade it
for Plaguey good fiddle"
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

. Coon ADvIca.-Halls Journal of Heal tn
says. "If man can sleep soundly, has .
good appetite. with NO unpleasant remin-
dsrs after meals, the bodily habits being
regular every day, he had better let him
self alone. whether he Is as big o. hogs
head or as thin and dry as fence rail. +"
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

7i No, my dear" said mother to- her
daughter who had been taking nap be-
fore dressing for party, you needn't
rearrange your hair. You couldn't make
Il look rougher If you did" "2isf "mrs e.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

+ "Gentlemcn Of the jury, in this case
the counsel on both sides are unitelIigible;
the witnesses on both sides are incredible;
and the plaintiff and defendant are both
such bad characters that TO me il is iudif.
ferent which wsy you give your verdict.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
To the Public.

TNHE undersigned respectfully Informs the cit
l. izens Of Middletown and vicini- <A
ty that he Is prepared with excellent -AaM
Horses, Wagons and Carts to do all eesss2s
kinds of hauling at moderate rates. Proprietors
of hotels and housekeepers will find IL to their
advantage to give him call. Coal and lumber
hauled OF shnFtest notice, Orders for baggage
or other parcels, lsft Rt tho Post Office viii re-
eeive prompt atteptiaa, ~
N. B.-75 Tons Of good BDILDING SAND fol
sale. WIN. W. WILSON.
July 2-h
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A little boy having broken his rocking
horse the day it was bought, his mamma
began to scold, when he silenced her by
inqtiring, "What is the good of horse
till it's broker" ..., -. ....#
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A victim Of unrequited affection, con-
cludes as follows: 7i'A - ~ ia
~ sat me down and thought profound;
This maxim wise drew: H' = -.-
It's easier far to like a girl il.lIf
Than make a girl like you."
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

At Wamego, a place in the extreme
West, is a shanty which bears the sign !:
Here's Where You Get q Meal Like
Your Mother Used to Give You"
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
Tait and 4umor.
A BlG YARN ABOUT SNAKES.

Awriter in the Cincinnati Chronicle
ys:--Abijah G. a very worthy old
man, and one of the early pioneers O
Southern Ohio. when relating some of hi.
adventures Of his early pioneer life to q
crowd of eager listeners (for all who know
him love to hear the old man talk, often
gets of some rather tough yarns. One
he tells-although ., sumner" he is will
ing to vouch for its truthfulness- abou.
an adventure he once had on the prairies
of Illinois. The story runs as follows Il
will give it as near as possible in his own
language): i.s;l-r
Ha young man, you talk about your
hunting adventures and snake stories; if
you'd seen the sights I have in my young
days, then you might talk. I'll relate to
you an adventure l once had with rattle
snakes on the prairies Of Illinois:
1t is now nigh on to forty years ago
when went out there to take look at
the country and enter some government
land. In the course of my travels l had
occasion to cross piece Of prairie that
l was told by hunters was full of rattle-
snakes, But, nothing daunted. 1 first took
the prccaution Of wrapping long prairie
grass round my legs, from the ankles up,
and then started in. I soon stirred them
up lively, and then war begun. When
ever one would strike at me. il would get
its fangs fast in the grass round my legs
then. with my bowie-knife, I would quiet
ly whack off its head. After got across
thought would count heads, and, bows.
believe it or not, there were just one hun
dred and ninety-nine rattlesnakes heads
hanging to my legs" t..
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

Is that clock right over there?'' asked
a visitor the other day. eyes right over
there 7" said the boy. roiis ~ 4.'.''t
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

Why use three words, /" double clog
dance" when one quoterpsichoranotleg-
opedalitysion," would do just as well?"
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A man who took drink flr'i from bottle
Of macilage says he he has felt g stuck up
ever since.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22

A Prussian squad called on q French
miller to grind some -four, but he only
bolted.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
Ramsdell Norway Oats,
Or SUPERIOR QuALIrY.

OF DUFhhIUK VUALlTI'
VlRLD One-Third mora than common yaFie-
i ties,
Ripen two or three days later; stiff straw
color gray. az Es.r ll'UE
Price, SO per bushel. 30 or more, $l3, if OF.
dered this fall. -
Samples may be seen at the Post Office.
ID. b. HIGGINS,
oct S=-4t AcDonosgA, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1870-10-22
Executors Sale.

DY yirtae Of On Order of the Orphans Court
Id of the State of Delaware, in and for New
Castle county, will he exposed to sale at Public
Auction on
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-27
T APRIL 20, 1870.
DRY GOOIsS FOR THE MILLION AS WELL
AS THE MILLIONAIRE!

DRY GOOIsS FOR THE MILLION AS WELL
AS THE MILLIONAIRE!
All of our goods are not bought at the New
York auctions, rs no FIRST-CLASS STOCK can
br fed from auction sales.
Heavy arrivals by steamer and express OF NEW
and ELEGANT GOODS, just bought, not exclu-
Fivcly FOR CASH, but bought right and sold right.
Handsome GRENADINES only IS per dress;
Elegant RLACk and COLOREO SILKS very
Elegant oRGANDIEs and JAPANEsE POP
cHEcKED JAPANESE SILKS and GRENA-
sEASibE and other PoPLINs for walking
MoZAMBlQUEs, endless assortment ies' 90 rs,
pIQUES, coiored and white, for ladies and chill
rLkIN BUFF and other LINENS for suits;
GLOVES, COLLARS, CORSETS,
RIBBONS, BLACK THREAD LACES. &C;
Large assortment best PRINTS ut TO- IL, 10, ana
l8sc. -r@-.-,
A splcudid line Of Llama Lace and Thread
Points: Shawls in great variety Holsery, SOCKS,
&c. full assortment of French and American
Cassimeres for men and boys: Irish Linens Tow
clngs, &C., a, ante-betlum prices; Quilts, skirts
Linen Bosom Shirts /: Gentiemen's, Ladies. ana
Children's Undershirts, &C., &c: cn
aple corner Main and Eleventh streess.