Middletown transcript., 1870-05-21

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heSotoed, that each and every one of us d,
, agree to charge rs cents deposit on all basket
mat leave our possession and, when returned
VIII pay the same price for them
Resotced, That the Secretary forward COP,
OF these resolutions to the Peach Growers Con
the 18th. VI
Resofced, That the Secretary be instructed te
procure 800 copies of the minutes of this meeting
to be printed for the use of those present.
Res0tred, That all persons present sign theil
names, as endorsing the above resolutions.
r. "A. Wilkinson. Iiilliard & McMulkin.
Combs & Nix. Kirk & Tbaver
Henry Brnker Co. Heard, Young & Co.
Fielder, Mount 4 Jimison Warner l. Co.
George Oliver & Co. Romaine 4 Powell
reeves, Brown l. Van Lewis Benedict
Wrinkle.
Warner, Dickson 4 McElrath
ClAs. w. lDELL Secretdry
"A resolution was then introduced and passed
unanimously, that the Association will adhere In
lis former action at Dover, in relation to the 4
ten's .fn eharse ior hauling from Jersey City, and
the return of empty baskets.
Mr.. Fulton offered a resolution that the Prcsi-
dent be committee to confer with the Railroad
authorities and the Peach Dealers for the mr.
pose OF devsing the best means for the sneedv re-
,urn OF empty baskets The President obiectinp.
.he resolution was modified so as TO provide for
committee of three, and adopted. The prcsi-
dentappointed Msers. Todd, Townsend and Cnm-
INNS, as said committee, to which the name of
lhe PRESIDENT on motion of Mr. Fulton. was ad
| ded ' "'' au-
The President then invited an expression of
opinion from the members of the Association az
W lhe prospect ct the growing crop. There was
very general response to this invitation, and
q concurrence of opinion that the crop would fan
| considerably short of last years
| Inc association then udiourncd to meet arain
at Dover, on the Sd Tuesday in June 1.-THE 2ls0
the time of the regular meeting.
A GALLANT DELAwAREAN GoyE.-We have o,-
ready announced the death, in Erie, Pa. of
, - hCie ben. Fleming, maintopman on board
,lih niagara at the ever-memorablc 'Pcrry's Viz
tory." The veteran sailor was born in Lewiston
Dei. IN 1872, and entered the naval service on
poniu the irlgate Essex in 1911, and at New York
Elliott at the capture of the Caledonia and AL
ans near Buffalo, on the night of Oct. 0, 1919
uha IN several other expeditions; but it was the
oiu man pride to recite the events of the olo-
r Tious 10Th of September, 1913. The veteran
M iiNeu IN Ere since the war, and has for some
9;r past peen an honored dependent on its will
ing bounty. For several weeks past The in6rn-
lues OF age have been rapidly gathering around
ana weakening him, until he could scarcely tot
Ter out, his last trip down town being taken n
couple OF weeks ago. He was unconscious for
some hours before he breathed his last, his snirt
nhaIly passing away so gently that the exact
moment OF his death could not be noted
~ lHE Town HALL FEsTlvAL-all next week, from
tuesday to Saturday evening inclusive. The at
fractions will bc-luscious strawberries. deIicioms
ice cream, cooling draughts from Rachel's Well
seoluptuo1s music by the inimitable Amphions
fragrant hoquets, evergreen bowers, birds of mar.
d"'se with brilliant plumage shedding radiance
upon the scene; sparkling fountains, glowing
jets, gushing melody of birds and last, but not
least, the sudUiter in modo-the cordial peninlity
winch so distinguishes these social reunions and
throws an additional charm over all
Mr.. Randolph Peters, proprietor of the Great
Northern and Southern Nurseries, Wilminoton
Del. will have on sale in Middletown, on Tuesday
next, the Gath inst at 0 O. clock, A. M. two LARGO
wagon loads of flowers, consisting of lar9e
stock of roses, deciduous hardy Towering shrn6-
berry, verbenias, geraniums, and all the new and
popular bedding plants
A fox hunt by moonlight took place in tbis
neighborhood, in the early part of this week.
keynard was seen, and hard pressed by hounds
ana hantsmen, but managed to elude his pursu-
ers. pack of hounds in full cry in the stiIIv
hours OF a calm moonlight night, is the sweetest
music to true huntsman.
TALL CLovER.-We saw some clover. ON Tbnrs-
day, taken from the field of Mr.. Beeks' in Sossa-
,ras Neck, which measured thirty-one inches in
IneiSht. Ihls is certainly a remarkable growth.
1t is overtopped, however, by some grown nm tbe
farm of Robt. A. Cochran, Jr in this yicin;tv
which measured thirty-six inches.
The Republican nomination election for sboriF
and Coroner for New Castle County, will he held
to-day. The judges are, for st. Georges-John
Appleton, f. s. McWhorter, David Mckee: for
ppoquinimink-Moody Rothwell, Jno. Derrick
son, George W. Gordon. -
AT a meeting of the Trustees of Delaware Col |
iege, last week, Hon. VIM. Purnell, of Baltimore
was elected President of the Faculty. and Prof
~ u. Porter, Professor of Agriculture. meet
ing 10 elect the remainder of the Faculty. was To
have been held yesterday.
The Methodist Episcopal Church, of Odessa
VIII hold Strawberry Festival on the 9th and
eft Of the Sabbath School. The Odessa Corna,
Band will lend additional attraction to tho oc-
casion.
The contribution in aid of the Richmond spe-
ierers, taken up in st. AIMS Church, on Sunday
iast, amounted to $50. The Rector. Rev. DR.
McCahe, forwarded a check for the same on
Tuesday.
Numerous drovcs of cattle, and some of sheen
nave passed through this place, this spring from
the lower parts of the peninsula, to the marshes
ana grazing grounds along the upper Delaware.
The great original CHEAP JOHN is coming. See
special notices. He will be on hand on Monday
evening, the Both inst. at the late Bank Room
No. ], Town Hall. -''on'
At New Castle, on Saturday, six men were
whipped in the Jail yard, for larceny. One had
neen whipped twice before. Others will receive
the lash to-day.
For beauty Of style and elegance of finish there
ls no cothlng like that of Oak Hall every gar
service and comfort. VI soou
The Atlantic Hotel, at Lewes, Del. was de-
not heavy. '''' 10