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Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28
COL. WILMER

correspondent of the Susser Journal, writing
from Monmouth county, N. J. says -" A Dela-
warean has been figuring rather conspiculously
here during the past two or three years. l al
lude to Colonel Wilmer, Ex-Provost Marshal of
your state. believe this gentleman's publc la
bors during the war, began at Wilmington, Del
and ended at Albany, n. Y.
Soon after the President of the U. s. relieved
him from duty at the public institute at the lat
ter place, where | have been informed the Cole
mel showed great proficiency in the manufacture
OF paint brushes, he was elected President of tho
Manhattan Brick Company" whose yard is a
half mile from this town, and on the bank of n
branch OF the Raritan Bay. Business progressed
well, ana the Colonel prospered SO well that he
hnally bought out the Company and 'fruu the
machine himself until last summer, when he
suspended payment and took the BANKRUPT net
ABOUT TINS time the Colonel was afflicted with
one OF those remarkable losses of memory, that
so often afflicted him in the Provost MARSHAL $
ofhce. There, | believe, he received money
clothes, &c. from the substitutes TO send home to
their friends, but forgot TO do SO hence his visit
to Albany. Here he sold certain lot of bricks
to man and received near $500, in payment.
but entirely forgot the circumstances and sold the
same bricks to another party. The Colonel was
therefore arrested on an action of trover and
conversion OF property and lodged in the county
Jail at Freehold. After few DAYS, several pen
tlemen entered a bond for his appearance for trial
at the April term. The Colonel made his appear
ance but his case was not reached, and as he was
very dissipated in his habits (he is not a member
of church any longer) his bondsmen became a.
larmed and he was again placed in the custody
OF the Sheriff, and at the time | now write our
lamented Ex-Provost-Marshal is meditatinp in
Jail. friend of mine called on him few days
ago and enquired if he could do anything for
him. lie said he guessed not, unless he could
bring him bottle of whskey. The occupants
of the Jail at this time consist of Col. Wilmer
and five negroes. Their cells open in the same
lit'ie yard, ana they all go out TO sun and exer-
else themselves together.
For the information of our picnic friends.
however, will state that the Colonel's cell is a
miserable dirty little hole, and | should think
quite as uncomfortable as the hay-loft over the
horse-stables at Fort McIIenry.
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A strange tragedy is reported from
North Carolina. On Saturday last j. w.
Stevens, an ex-State Senator, attended a
public meeting tn the town of Yancyville
and as he did not return to his family in
the evening, search was made in every d.
rection throughout the night without avail.
on Sunday morning the search was re-
sumed' and after looking everywhere else
the Courthouse was ransacked. The
keys to all the private and jury rooms
were found except one, and that room
was locked. The door was burst open and
MIR. Stevens was found dead, dangling
from beam, with rope around his neck
and his clothing saturated with blood. A
deep cash in his breast showed that he
had been stabbed to the heart, and an
other wound showed that the assassin's
dagger had penetrated the unfortunate
victims throat
1t is supposed that he was invciglcd into
the room by his assassins, on the plea of
business. and then foully murdered. No
clue to the perpetrators of the bloody deed
has yet been obtained. The people of all
political opinions express great regret at
this horrible occurrence, and active efforts
are being made to ferret out the murder
ers.
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lhey get up some queer things around
Seaiord' The Peninsuar Record, prints
the following item: Mrs Catherine Eli
good, of this town is the fortunate owner
of a Tame Duck common species, which
laid a nest full of eggs, precisely the
shape and form of gourds, with handle
to y inches long with the exact curve
and form of common gourd. Beat this
Peninsular for " strange freaks in nature. ;"
The Record also says, robin, almost
entirely white, has made for the last FIVE
or six years, her annual visits to this town.
for the purpose of rearing her young. The
people have become so accustomed to these
visits v that they look with apparent anxiety
for her arrival.
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sIass Meeting I'm The Town Han,

A mass meeting of Democrats and all
others who oppose the misrule of the Rad
ical party in Congress, and their special
legislation in behalf of the negroes, will
be held in the Town Hall, in Middletown,
on Saturday evening next, the 4th of
june, at o'clock. The meeting will be
addressed, upon the issues of the day, by
Hon. MICHAEL G. KERR, of Indiana
Mr.. Kerr is in Congress, and will be able
to expose more fully to the people the
plans and purposes of the dominant party
whose central and controlling power is To-
Gated in the halls of that body. Let all
who desire to hear calm, dispass onate,
but earnest dis ,ussion of the topics of the
times, be present
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There is danger of a row, it is said, be-
tween Great Britain and the United States,
on account Of the cod and mackerel fisher
men. A law of Canada authorizes Brit
lsh officers employed in the protection of
the fisheries, to 60 on board any vessel
within any harbor of Canada, and remain
there, or order her to leave; and if she
delays to sail, after such notification, for
ttnW,enty-four tn, hours, she may be seized.
The first British officer who tries it on any
Yankee fishing smack, will be thrown
overheard, and then trouble will begin.
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To READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS
The outer form, to-day, will be found
quite attractive. :" The Sabbath Bell .
and Going a Maying," are two sweet
little gems of poesy. The story of " The
Unburied Corse,' is simply narrative of
events which passed under the writer's
notice and observation, unembellished by
any drafts upon fancy. The story is not
the less thrilling, on that account, and
affords another illustration that truth is
stranger than fiction.
After long silence, we are pleased to
hear again from our esteemed correspond
cnt in Savannah. We hope to hear from
him more frequently.
Our fair correspondent " Irene," has
furnished us with a graphic pcn-and-ink
picture of good old St. Anus, the fidelity
of which will be acknowledged by all who
have trodden its hallowed precincts. We
know of no lovelicr spot, when bathed in
the golden sun light and balmy atmos-
phere of sweet June morning, than St.
AIMS.
The letter of Dinah Badiner" is laid
aside, simply because the subject has lost
its interest. We should be pleased to hear
from the writer on other topics.
We have on hand a number of other
manuscripts, which shall have attention
in due time.
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1t is now reported that Espartero will
accept the crown of Spain. This disting-
uished citizen was dismissed from the
Ministry by Queen Isabella in 1856.
Immediately instructions in his name
broke out at Madrid, Barcelona and Sara
gossa, but Espartero took no part in them.
and the next year resigned the office of
Senator, since which time he has been en-
tirely out of the circle of political combi-
nations. This fact is in his favor at the
present time, as it removes him from the
circle of clique manifestations. But the
coup detat in Portugal, may have some
effect upon the views of parties in relation
to candidate for the throne of Spain. That
an lberian union is contemplated is be-
yond question. Portugal seems preparing
for the change, and the friends of this
movement in Spain, will naturally wish to
see man in supreme authority there,
who will favor their side of the issue
should it arise. Matters are becoming
more and more complicated in these near
neighbors of Napoleon's, Spain and Port
ugal.
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The Amphiou Band, of this town, will play to-
night at the Elkton Opera. They are also en-
gagged to play at West Chester, at the annual
Commencement of VIM. f. Wyers' School, on
the 23d of June.
The annual meeting of the Fruit Growers As
ISOLATION OF Delaware and Maryland, will take
place at Odessa, on Saturday, It'll of June.
A Camp Meeting will be held at the Camden.
Del. camp ground commencing August 3D. and
closing on the 18th.
This is the last night of the Towa Hall Festi-
val Give them "benefit this evening.
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Well balanced heads-we do not mean
human heads, for few such are to be found
but newspaper heads, with an equal
number Of letters on each side Of an ap-
propriate cut, like the Public Ledger, the
Public Record, The Sun, The Age, the
Middletown Transcript, for instance, con-
tribute to the good appearance of news
paper, and betokcn correct conception
Of proportion.
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The editor of the Boston Evening Times
although Republican, is unequivocal in
his criticism of the obstructionists in Con-
gress. In Tuesday evenings issue he
says "there never was period since the
Declaration of Independence when the peo
pie at large were so dissatisfied with their
representatives, in Congress, or so deter
mined to mark their great displcasurc en-
phatically when opportunity shall come" !"
And the dissatisfaction and determination
grow apace.
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We have received from the National
Publishing Company, Philadelphia, ad-
vance sheets Of the second volume of AL
cxander II. Stephens great work on the
war, which will shortly be issued from the
press. This work is sold by subscription
only, and an agent is wanted in every
county. Address National Publishing
Company, 26 South Seventh street, Phil
adelphia
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

%S~ The Great Original CHEAP JoIN, will
open out at No. Town Hall (ate bank room) on
Monday Evening, the 30th of May. lie will sell
everything used in housekeeping, dry goods,
crockery ware, boots and shoes, carpets, oil
cloths, window shades, glassware, table and
pocket cutlery, &c. &c. &c wholesale and retail,
at the lowest prices ever sold in Delaware. Look
out for him. NAV 2l-2w
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Thomas Harvey was nominated on Sat-
urday last, as the radical candidate for
Sheriff, of this county, and G. A. Wins
low for Coroner. both of Wilmington.
The negroes turned out in large numbers,
while comparatively few whites voted.
The ticket, therefore, is the ticket of the
negroes.
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That story of "the great snake hunt in
Ohio, where 1888 snakes were burnt
in the tall prairie grass, in an area of
twenty acres, has gone the rounds of the
newspaper press unchallenged The Ma
rton Ohio Mirror, which journal got up
the story, is now entitled to the belt as
the champion story teller. II beats the
stories OF the "big birds " seen in the
west, all hollow.
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STRIKE For HIGHER WAcEs.-The
hands at work grading the railroad below
Easton struck on Monday for higher wa
ges. The work will be discontinued until
the terminus of the road is fixed, and the
hundred men late) y at work on it can now
turn their attention to agriculture.
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We publish the following as compan-
lon-plece for something similar on the first
page. The Chemquasabamlicook River
flows into Lower Umsakis Lake between
Upper Pataquongomts and Wallahgosqur-
gamook Lakes.
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Much excitement still prevails in San
francisco about the silver mines of New
Mexico, which are said to be the richest
in the world.
Dispatches from Canada report disas
trous hire in Quebec on Tuesday, which
destroyed five or six hundred houses and
two ships.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

We have been credibly informed, says a
Centreville paper, that there are arrange
ments on foot with fair prospect of sue
cess for running train on the Q. A. &
*, Il. Il. from Townsend to Sudlersyille
the present terminus of the road, at an
early date; also, that operations will be
resumed ere long for the completion of the
road to Ccntreville, by the end of the
present year.
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Gs5- DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS and CO
TARRll treated with the utmost success, by ].
lsAAcs. NJ. d. and Professor of Diseases Of Tie
Eye and Ear (his speciality in the M,licaE CGlIeqe
e? IhadoeIhia, I3 gears experience formerly OF
Leyden, Holland No. SO5 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
lihclal eyes inserted without pain. No charge
for examination. apr l5-ly.
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LoTnAIR," the last novel from the
practiced pen of the Right Hon. Benjamin
DIsraeli, is the latest sensation in the lit
tcrary world. 1t has been twenty-three
years since anything from the authors pen
was published, and the present work has
been written in the hours of relaxation
from his political duties.
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Frank W. Lynch, son of Amos w.
Lynch, Esq. of this vicinity, has become
the editor of the Cotton Plant, published
at Austin, Mississippi, succeeding T. j.
Woodson, who commenced the publication
of the paper in September last We wish
Frank abundant success in his new enter
prise.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

SHERlFFALTY-To the Democratic Voters
~ of New Castle County:
;.trEMEN GENTLEMEN again offer myself to your con-
slderation as a candidate for the Office of Sheriff
OF New Castle County, subject to the nomination
OF she Democratic party, and hereby pledge my
sell 10 give to the successful nominee a hearty
support Respectfully
w,., JAMES ARMSTRONG,
"hlte Clay Greek Hundred, May 28-tn
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Judge Thurman, of Ohio, and Judge
Sharswood, of Pennsylvania, are looming
up on the political horizon, as democratic
candidates for the Presidency, in 1872.
They are both men of ability who would
confer honor and dignity upon the office,
and command the respect of the whole
country.
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New Castle Hid. Jan. 22-tn

- SHERlFFALTY.-Tot 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,
WM II. JAMESON.
New Castle HID. Dec 25-ts
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

Part No. 4, of Vincent's History of Del
aware, contains an account of the visit of
the Hollanders and the settlement of the
Swedes.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

The Democratic nomination for Sheriff
and Coroner, will take place on Saturday
next, the 4th of june.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

The municipal election, in Richmond,
Va. Thursday resulted in the success of
the Conservative ticket by large majori-
ty. The Conservatives also have Norfolk.
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Boarding Wanted.

A LADY desires board for 3 or months, for.
a herself, and son, az years of age) in a re-.
spectacle family, on farm or in a country vil-
lage. Address (stating terms)
J. NJ. CAMBRIA,
may 2l-2t Care of Phil'a. Nat. Bank
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may l8-3w
CORONER!

To Tie Democratic Voters Of Nev Castle County.
EELLow-CITIzEN Sat the earnest solicitation
OF my friends, | offer myself as candidate for
the nomination of Coroner of New Castle County,
and hereby pledge myself to support the success.
ful nominee of the Democratic Party.
JOSEPH EARNEST.
st. Georges Hid. March &c, ls7o-tn,
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VALuABLE.-Mr. Nathan Shpley, who
resides near Warfieldsburg, has valua-
BILE brood mare. She is not ten years old
yet, and her colts have realized $3.50.
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The undersigned will continue the

The undersigned will continue the
PRO VISION AND GROCERY BUSINESS
at lne ola stand, on Broad street. His store will
always be supplied with Groceries. Crackers
Fish Bacon, &c. and Vegetables and Fruits Of
all kinds in season. He hopes for continuance
OF the favors heretofore bestowed on the old firm.
WILLIAM u. GIBSON.
may l8-3w
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BOSTON ICEI

TNHE subscriber the original
l. "COOL SPRING CHARLEY;T
begs leave to announce that he will serve Pure
Boston Ice the ensuing season to all who may de-
sire it, and asks a liberal patronage from ALI
He has served you long and often, and has
never made ten dollars clear on his ice. His
price list for the present Season will be as fol-
lows, and he assures you it is as low as he can
SELL and you must not complain.
PRICE LIST.
81 so per hundred by the nd. in Mddletown
90 Z" " q " "outside of
cts per 10. for less than 100 lbs. in Middletown
% " " " " 60 u % outside of g
3 ." "lO lbs. everywhere
may 2S-3m CHARLES ADAMS.
ITO DEALERS IN BASKETS, PEACH
l. GROWERS, and all persons using or sell
ing Baskets.
wish to call attention to new article made
on new princple-being the lightest, and Nest
Baskets in the market. Call or send for SAMPLES.
Baskets of any size or weight made to order
Address G. b. ROGERS,
l33 Market street, Philadelphia.
Agent for Manufacturers.
Also Berry Baskets and Crates of the most an.
proved patterns. may 2S Inn
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The violence Of the wind, yesterday af-
ternoon, blew the top OF of one Of the cars.
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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
sortment of Groceries and Provisions which we
VIII sell reasonably for cash, at the Corner of
Broad and Anderson Streets Middletown, Del.
March 2o--tf VIM. n GIRSON
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BUSINESS LOCALS,
Notices underms Aeadlo cts alinetor each insertion

Notices under head 10 cts hnetor each insertion
w. NJ. Kennard, BOG Market Street,
Wilmington, has one of the finest assort-
ments of black silks ever offered in that
market, composed in part of fine black
Gro de Rhine, 81 90, Gro Grain $1.37I,
extra $3.50, TaAeta $1.50 and $1.75,
Superior Gro de France $1.75 and 81 90
grand Cacbemire de Amerique at $2.5
very heavy and beautiful, same goods now
selling in nearly every city at $500, also
a fine line of the fashionable Japanese and
Pongee Silks, in all shades, from $1.00
to $1.25 per yard. And probably the
most extensive variety Of new dress fabrics
to be found in any one store south of New
York Selling for one price enables this
house to offer many inducements to Cash
buyers.
Sprague's Pacific Jaconet, French
Lawns, and Organdies-new styles and
colors, IS. 20, and 25 cents per yard.
French Grenadines, 40, SO, and 62I cts.
per yard, at John A. Reynolds e. Sons.
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To the Democratic Voters Of M,o Castle Co

FELLOW CITIZENS AT the earnest solicitation.
OF my friends again offer myself as a candidate
and am thankful to my friends for the rro snnnort
'ney gave me at the last nomination election. and
pledge myself to abide the decision of the party.
RICHARD GROVES,
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SElERIFFALTY.

HERIFFALTY.
TO the Electors Of Ne'o Castle County.
FELLOW CITIZENS IL offer myself to your con-
slderation for the Office of SHERIFF of New Cas-
tie County, subject to the nomination of the DEM
ocratic party. Respectfully yours
ISAAC GRUBB
New Castle Hid. Jan. 22-tn
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Dissolution Notice.

'HE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
Il under the name of INGRAM & GIBSON is
u shiS , aay dlssolVed by mutual consent, and VIM.
y. Gibson is authorized to settle the business Of
the firm. Persons having claims against the
hrm will present them at once, and those indebt-
ed to the firm will please make prompt payment.
GEORGE w. INGRAM,
WILLIAM z. GIBSON,
AiddletO'on, DEL May lS, 1870.
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bishops ANIMAL POKE-a new article.
II call and sec il at EVANS;
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THE MARKETS,
MIDDLETOWN MARKET.

WEEKLY BY A. T. BRADLEY.
The Portland daily press., 1870-09-16

A Berin!leeter says the provisional govern
ment at Paris would have been accepted by
the Prussian government if the exactions pro-
posed by Prussia had been assented to. These
embraced the cession of Alsace and Lorraine
and the dismautling of the French fortifica-
tions on the German frontier. The provisional
government refused to listen to any PROPOSE
ton for the surrender of the French territory.
Another Berlin letter says that Prussia will
not negotiate with the present government at
Paris. Prussia proposes first 10 occupy Paris.
A regency will be established. The Corps Leg
islatif and Senate will then be summoned and
will be expected to name commissioners to
treat on the Prussian basis. When this treaty
is signed Napoleon will be released and France
will. be left free to choose her own government.
The work of desoation around Paris began
on grand scale on Thursday noon. Vast col
umns of smoke are reported by the last Dieppe
dispatches as rising to the north and east of
the capital. Many houses at St. Denis were on
fire. The bridge at St Cloud was blown up
Wednesday evening. The fine bridge at Neu-
illey, one of the handsomest in Europe, is
mined ready to be blown up.
The advance guard of the Prussian army be.
fore Paris consists of eight regiments of infant
ry, five Of cavalry, six battalons of jagers and
sixteen batteries of artillery in all about 45 600
men. The remainder of the army is moving
slowly, The heads of the columns having reach
ed Coulommers, in the department. of the
Siene and Marine, about IS miles from Paris.
on Tuesday, in force.
A II h,tr r;o vi
ons has been stopped.
The Spanish government is evidently alarm.
ed by the manifestations of the Republican
spirit of the country, and is silently preparing
to meet and checkmate any designs of the
Republican leaders. Gen. Prim has been ac-
cumulating troops around Madrid and has also
secured great stores of munitions for their sup
ply. Prim is evidently uneasy and is using
every exertion to hasten the election OF a
monarch.
Italian Utility seems to be nearly accomplish
ed. The sympathy of the people is almost en-
tirely with Italy. A dispatch from Florence
announces that the Papal garrison at Monta-
rio has been captured. Civita Vecchia has
declared for Italian unity. On the approach
Of the Italian troops at Bracciano, only seven
miles from Rome, the inhabitants came out
and displayed the Italian colors.
King Victor Emanuel has written letter to
the Pope explaining his course. Any delay on
his part, he says, would have occasoned the
proclamation Of a republic in every Italian
city, and his army would not have fought
republic, which would have been fatal to Pa.
pacv. AS it is, republicanism is SO rampant
that it may prove irrepressible.