Middletown transcript., 1870-10-29

The Democratic meeting at Newark, on Thurs
day last, was one of the largest and most enthu-
siastic meetings of the campaign. The process
sion, which marched through town about twelve
o'clock, consisted of three bands of music, nearly
three hundred horsemen, with wagons, carriages,
and vehicles of every description, all of which
were beautifully decorated, making fine and
imposing sight. AT the appointed hour, the
horsemen, headed by the three bands, marched to
the residence of VIM. Reynolds, Esq. and escort
ed the speakers to the place of meeting. There
were from twelve to fifteen hundred persons pres
ent, a fair proportion of them ladies. The meet
ing was called TO order by Wm. Reynolds, Esq.
who announced VIM. Dean, Esq. as President,
and named ono from each Hundred as Vice-Pres-
ldent. The Hon. Willard Salisbury was intro
duced as the FIRST speaker, who made an able ad
dress, introducing an occasional anccdote by
way of illustration. The audience paid marked
attention throughout, and not the least attentive
listener was Senator Wilson of Massachusetts,,
who was attracted hither to hear his friend and
fellow-senator. We understand there were many
more prominent Republicans present, represent
ing most of the Northern States. The Hon. Eli
salisbury was next introduced, and made a
short but forcible speech. The meeting then ad-
journed. AT O'Clock in the evening another
meeting was held, which was addressed by the
Hon. Thomas F. Bayard.
The frequency and brillancy of the auroral
displays are m liking us familiar with these cees-
tial phenomena. On Monday and Tuesday nights
the heavens presented most magnificent appear
ance. crimson zone extended from east to
west across the heavens, little south os the ze-
NTH. The aurora borealis in the northern heav-
ems was elevated several degrees above its usual
position, and resembed the dawn. Two belts of
white light arched like the rainbow, extended
between the northeast and northwest one slight
ly above the other, while ever and anon corusca-
tions of light shot up from the dun-coored base
of the aurora. Altogether, it was one of the most
beautiful and magnificent displays of the kind we
ever witnessed.
U. s. Circuit Court, Judges Strong and Hall,
presiding, met at 70 o'clock on Wednesday morn
ing. The case of John Minot citizen of the
State of Massachusetts, in reference to the Della
ware State tax, on the Philadelphia, Wilmington
" Baltimore Railroad, was taken up and argued
on the part of the road hy Messrs. McGowan, of
Philadelphia, and j. p. Comegys, of Dover and
on the part of the State of Delaware, by Messrs.
Eli Salisbury and Thomas F. Bayard. The
Court reserved its decision till this morning.
Tableaux were held in Newark on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings last, in aid of the Pres
byterian Church now being completed. The ex-
hibiton was highly creditabe, and also a sue
cess pecuniarly, the proceeds amounting to nearly
two hundred dollars. The Swiss Bell Ringers
will give entertainments on Wednesday evening
and Thursday afternoon and evening next for
the benefit of the same church.
Republican meeting was held at st. Georges
on Wednesday evening last, two-thirds of the au-
dience being negroes. The meeting was ad-
dressed by Anthony Higgins and DR.. Taylor
Another Republican meeting was held at Glas-
gov on Thursday evening, and addressed by DR..
Taylor. There were about forty persons in at
tendance number of whom were Democrats
Mr. Samuel j. Corbaley, of Kent, Nd. was Wis
tied by party of friends on Monday evening
last, on the occasion of his tin wedding. A rigbt
merry party were present, and the evening given
up to social enjoyment. Sundry additions were
made to the family stock of tin-ware.
Mayor Valentine, of Wilmington, was brick
batted by negro boy on Monday morning. Of
fcer Hyatt, being near, took him into custody
An Usage Orange plucked from the hedge of
Mr.. j. Kanely, measured l73 inches in circum-
ference. Appoquinimink against the world.
Newark College is in full operation, with up
wards of twenty Students and we understand
a number more are expected to enter soon.
Coal, lumber, stone, &c. are coming TO this
town by water, via Odessa. Will the Bailroad
Directors take the hint
The stone foundation of the new Bank build
ing was completed on Thursday, and the first
bricks were laid yesterday.
And now look out for the Sanford Opera Troupe
which is to exhibit in the Town Hall on Monday
evening next.
Our citizens are now able to get prime fresh
Oysters, delivered at their doors, for 80 cents
per quart.
The wheat sown in September in this region,
we learn, is suffering greatly by the ravages Of
the fly.
Blind Tom, the musical prodigy, exhibits in
Elkton next Tuesday.