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Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Newark. Del. Oct. 7th, 1872.
Complaint and Answer.

The merchants and business men Of
New York are often rcproachcd by the
professional politicians for not manifesting
a more active personal interest 10 the
party contest Of the day. Il is = com.
mon saying. that they are SO absorbed
with buying and selling. with money and
merchandise. that they have neither time
nor inclination to ''help save the country"
Also, that, because Of this abstinence
from politics and political strife, bad men
worked themselves into Office, cntailing
upon US the maladministration, the cor.
ruption and dishonesty, which are become
a perennial il no. a perpetual scandal in
the public service.
Granting, for the moment, that the i'm
putation is not an unjust one, We would
suggest to those who assume to be the
creators aud leaders Of political opinion,
that an excellent way to win over the ac-
tive personal cooperation Of the classes
alluded to would be to make politics some
thing better and nobcr than mere trade.
or stepping-stonc to Office, or the means
merely of advancing ignoble ambitions.
One thing 10 certain. and that is, il the
unbridled license Of the leading journals
and the most influential orators Of both of
the great parties that are now contendng
for power and place is to be accepted MS n
correct gauge Of what politics and politi-
clans ought to be. ideally, no, only the
merchants and business men Of our great
cities. but vast numbers of other self res
pecting people. will continue indifferent
| II a.
like these. not only that =" the post o'
honor is private station" but that. after
all. there is some truth in the biting sar.
casm Of the old English moralist, VIII,
defined patriotism" (thc patriotism o
the pol,icians) as the last refuge Of /
scoundrcl
We trust 1t is not prcsumptuous 10 hop
that. in this particular, there will be so,n
change for the better, before another Pres
idcntial election comes along. aud ,ha
even the professional politicians will rea
lizc that the sures, way to public favor
with the grea, body Of the American pco
, pie, is to " level up, aud not 10 - lcvc
down In this case W. suspec, thcr
will be no OCCASION tor complaining of tn
indifference of the merchants. or husinc>
men. or any other elias, of citizens, Il
current politics
Another thing We rn,ir": Whrncve
things come 20 the worst ~ the hands q
the professional politicians, it i. always t
the merchants nr banker, TINT resort j.
,, hal as il from necessity. for some mun Il
! integrity aud capacity tn briug our mn
u'cIpal administration cut ot the .luug
: nf dcsrond No doubt this is the bc-
thing they can do ID such a strait bu
/ would not ,hc next best thing be to en-
deavor to return to better courses them
selves, so as To do away with existin
r moral and social imprdment. TO free
participation in political affairs than
: possible at presen, on the part Of thos
: whose services they are SO anxious to er
-. list in the last resort
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Letter from Charles 0'Conor. to Jas.
Lyons.
NEw YonK. September 80, 1872.

NEw YoRK. September 80, 1872.
My DHAR SIR III have snd or writ
ten anything differing in the slightest de.
gree from what is contained in my two
published lctters--onc to the Louisville
Convention aud one to the commiitcc-l
possess no power Of language which
would enable me to speak more plainly
on any Of the subjects there treated Of
II may be true. as you suggest. that
people will not vote for any man who will
not announce in pablip manner that II
elected he will serve them. II so, they
will never vote for me. | should regard
such announcement ns one mode Of solicit.
ing their support. II tho Southern peo-
pie did not know, before | said anything
on the subject, that one of the candidates
is man Of transcenden, ability. they are
siugplarly slow Of apprehension. The des.
olation Of which they complain is atiribu,-
able. to him. Long aud disastrous war.
that filed his "bloody chasm" with frat.
ricidal slaughter, and involved tho whole
country in debt and decentralization. is
due to TO the pnequallcd energy" com
bined with the folly Of this one exceeding
ly able, exceedingly amiablc, and exceedingly
mschievous man. ! regard the possibility Of his
election With inoxprcssiblc aversion. II the ideas
Of heathen times prevailed, would cheerfally
surrender my person ~ sacri6cs on the altar
Of that deity who, controlling events, might thus
Be propisated and induced 10 save my country
rom impeading evil. do mot write this letter
for pu6llcaslsn. with unchanged and nm
changeAble ftieudship, respect and esteem,
remain, ny dear cir, yours truly,
Uniito O'Obupa.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

Our thanks are due to 4. X. Cochran,
Esq. for some fine peaches sen, to us last
Thursday. They we're of the Salway va
rie,y, and of excellent quality.
The later peaches brought more re-
nun ra,iye prices this year than any 9th.
er kind, and those whose orchards were
supplied with " Salways' or other late
varieties were fortunate indeed. Those
who contemplate putting ou. trees this fall
would do well TO call upon Mr.. Cochran,
and procure some of these late varieties
from his extensive nurseries, Of which see
advertisement in another column.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

We would call the attention Of our
amuscment-loving readers to the announce
ment in another column Of Rufus Somer-
by x Co. Entertainment and Presenta-
ton Festival in the Town Hall this after
noon and evening This company cxhib-
tied 10 Wilmington to full houses every
evening for about two weeks. aud were
very successful. We have never seen
their entertainment ourselves, but judging
from the manner in which they have been
received in other places. We have no doubt
those who attend their exhibition will be
greatly pleased.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
The Elections Last Tuesday'

The returns from the State elections
held on Tuesday indicate Republican VIC
tories in all the States that voted on that
day, unless Il be lndisns, which is still
somewhat in doubt, tho contest in that
State having been very close. We have
not yet received the official returns. but
enough il asceitained to show that Hart
fanft (Rep.) is certainly elected governor
Of Pennsylvania BY about 20, 900 majori-
ty. and that Ohio gives . Republicsn ma
jority. estimated at $1,000. Indiana is
claimed by both parties, though partially
official returns give Hendricks Cd. } . small
majority. In the charter elections Of
Connecticut aud New Jersey many towns
were carried by the Republicans which
the Democrats hnd claimed as certain for
their ticket.
1t is asserted by the Democrats that
great fraud was practiscd in Pennsylvania,
especially in Philadelphia, by the Rcpub-
licaus. In tina, city the registration lis,
is said TO have contained 1865 900 names
when the actual number Of legal voters !,
not over 125. 900. The government, too
is said to have intcrfcrcd with the free ex
crcise Of the franchise, 500 deputy mar
shals having been placed at the polls tt
aid in controlling the election in the inter
est Of the dominan, party.
We have no positive means Of KNOWN,
the truth Of these reports. Whether tn
registry contained bone ride list Of III,
names of the legal resident voters Of Phil
ndclphia, or whether names Of men car
red to that city for election purposes wer
put upon it for the benefit Of the party il
power, and whether the Administratio,
did or did not use its power, as is charged
to aid in carrying these elections. of cours
we do not know, but IL il did so il is moth
ing more than the people Of those State
might expect. 1t is bu, carrying ou, III
doctrines which they themselves advocat
ed most strcnuously few years ago
When the Legislature of Maryland was ar
rested, and its members locked up in 20
litical prisons by order Of the President
the people Of the Northern States applaud
ell the act; and when The shoulder strap
ped minions Of Abraham Lincoln's powe
took possession OF the polls aud conlrolle
the elections in Delaware aud Marylan
the people of the North said ii was - q
military necessity for the safety Of til
Union ! and again in 1868, when Gen
Dix marched his 5000 troops from Fol
Mclicnry to every voting precinct, in tn
State Of Delaware, the Northern peop
considered it righteous and patriotic a,
done for the welfare Of the Union. |
their frenxied hatred of secession the
yielded up their liberties, and placed ur
limited power in the hands Of the rulin
party, and when they seek a return
the trust they are mockcd
There is an old saying that "curst
come home to roost." These people place
: the sword in the hands of their rulers
; suspend over the South, not re1ectir
$ that it had two edges and would cut DO,
!. ways when occasion required. The intc
g ference in their elections, whether by 70
4 ciblc or by fraudulent means. is but Il
e natural result and consequence of the
!. misguided teachings.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

William Dean. Esq. the irrepressiblc
straight-outer, has written letter to the
Every Evening reviewing the speech of
Senator T. +. Bayard in the Wilmington
Institute last week, but while disagroeing
with him on tho subject Of voting for Hor.
ace Greeley. Mr.. Dean does not hesitate
to declare his unqualified admiration 70,
Sen. Baysrd. asd his perfect confidence
IN him - patriotic Statesman. The lette,
closes with a Aosrish of trumpets for
O'Copor and Adams.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12


wANTED--By n man ~ years Of age, single, |
and Of steady habits, who is "A good Pcnman
and Accountant, situation in Hotel, Coal
Office or to act as Collector under stands the
Bar business o. n Hotel thoroughly, and would
be willing TO assist in keeping the books Salts
factory reference furnished. Address,
L. 4. V. Middletown, r. o. Del.
Coates 4 Cloaks Spool Cotton, cents per
spool. Gents half Hose, pair for IS c,s
Just received 1000 lbs. New Tar Rope in store
w $. NJ. REYNOLDS.
New No. |. and , Extra Shore Mackerel
by Dbl. and half bbl. at
$. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Black Kid Gloves stitched with white, for
81 90 n, 5. NJ. REYNOLDS
Odessa and Bon-ion Bus,lcs, n,
White Sugar for l2. cts. II, .....
:. VI. REYNOLDS.
| Pure Cider Vinegar, for pickling.
5 NJ REYNOLDS.
The only placc to re, the Eslcle Kid Glove
| fer ~ -, in Mddlelown, is at
5. N. REYNOLDS.
| Tug SwucunACK Mr.. Smith Excursion to
| Nauch thunx. aud over the SwitrhhAck Rail-
| rpnd. takes place on Thursday, October l7ih.
This will hc delightful, time to make III. trip as
this month is toy tar the mast pleasant Tor irav-
eiEg, and then The Autumn scenery in nll It's
grandeur will &c displayed
The rScuision will leave Wilmington un the
above date, returning early On the evening oi
the SAME day. ii,scls ctn tc procured u, the
Book Store at Nc.,is loug hmnu, Thomas 4 Go.
4.l Market street, Wilmington. Del Fare for
the round trip 81 80.
\ large assortment uf Tru..cs Braces and
supporters tot sale sud properly fitted hy ply
| SiciHn, at tuANugRi ,lNE pRuE STogy,
SrlruIrE or ltAE .--t'sd to arrest fcrm.ita.
,ion in iidrr and Ihlf 80 frrscrs. il. sparkling
properties without imrr',ns any ior'ien uioi
or taste, ut tllA NBERl. AlNtS
Pharmacy.
fnn SAfr A good sound mud gentle MARE
eight years n!d. Apply TO
JAMES COLLINS:
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

We invite attention to the card Of Mr..
WIN. NJ. Goldsborough. Teacher Of Music
M. Goldsborough. Ten years ago. wss
~ ossanist Of 81. Asas's P. 3. Church,
sad sises ttsa hss dsvossd part of hk
ains te ssastlss % piaes ssd oreas With
lmssA sseosss. I'D b ssssidsssd . ssed
'lssshss - wsll y ttfbenRs
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

Official returns from eighty counties Of
ludiana, reported majorities from nine
counties. aud estimated majoritics in three
counties not heard from, clcc, Hendricks,
Democrat, for Governor, by 800 to 800
majority. The balance Of the State ticket
is probably Republican, Hendricks runs
ahead Of his ticket in almos, every county
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

PHILApEIpIrIA. October l0-The city
official count shows that over ils, 900
votes were polled. Ilar,ranf,'s majority
is 20 o,+37. and the majority for Congress
men at large is 2l,9la
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

Tmg SwircnBAcx.-The Excursion to Manch
Chunk, aud over the famous Switchhaek Rail-
road will leave Wilmington, Del Thursday de-
,ober i7th, at O'Clock. A. NJ, rcturaiug on the
evening OF The same day at ioP. ". Fare for
the round trip 81 so. Tickets can be procured
by addressing Mcssrs. Boughman, Thomas L Co.
booksellers and Staiioncrs, 4ai Market street,
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
~ lelllED.

On Tuesday. October s,h. by Rev. Charles
Cooke, d. D. assisted by Rev. J. ". Langley,
in Green ST. ". T., Church. Phiada Thomas s.
Dunning, N. y. of Middle,own, Del. 10 Lydia,
daughter Of SAMUEL r Balderston, of Philndel-
phia. No Cards.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
FOR tie Mid.iiofowa 7ranseYipf.

Mr.. EpiToR Please insert in your
columns the following article. taken from
the New York Bulletin Of Oct. 5th
l think il will apply equally ms we'll to
the politics c! Delaware as Of New York
MERCHANT.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

DEArn OF WllLiAM H. SEwARD.-Ex-
Sccre,ard Seward died at his residence in
Auburn. New York, on Thursday. at the
age of seven,y-one years.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
DIED.

On September 2:,h, Anna H. infant daughter
Of Joaei'h u. and $. Lucreiia knos, aged I
months and 81 days
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Carriages !!

J. n. Cox 4 Bro. have a very large stock ol
Carriages on hand, which they will close out on
reasonable terms. Great inducements 10 Cash
buyers. Now 10 the time to purchase good
Carriage at low rates.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

S35h 9Is 20
!S'me q Dclrpar. C,aa'y u N,w Ciis'it, as:
|. J. l. Gibson Cashier ~ the NV Castle
COUNTY Naliona Bnuk uf udcssa DO solcinnly
that the above statement, is true to the best
of my knowledge and hciicf
J. l.. GIBSON, Cashier.
Sui scrilcd aul sworn To before me this 7,h
day ui uciohsr, \. u. ls;l
J g. BROWN y =.
CHAS. TArMAN.
Cirrect-Ati,st; iulIN APPLETON. Directors
WILLIAM rpLk
October l2-lw
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

SJJ3, I6S Oh
Sai, Of Dciardre, County ef Nsr Ca,Hs, .:
|, John II. Hall, Cashier Of The Citizens Ma
,ional Bank, Of Middlc,own, do solcmnly swear
that the above statement is true, TO the best Of
M, knowledge and belief.
J. Il. HALL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th
day Of October, 1872.
J. b. CLARKSON, Mp
w. CRAWFORD
Correc,-Attes, u. T. BIGGS, Directors
JAS. N. cox,
October l2--lw.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
nUslS scss LOCALS.

WANTED, IMMEDIATELY.-A quick, sc-
tive boy to learn the Printing business; must be,
able 10 read we'll. Apply at This OGice.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
REPORT

QfAe Condition effAe Cyfissss' National Rink a
lNifiltfo~n, Deiawore, at the cioss Of business on
Tie 81 dag VI October, 1879.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
NOTICEi

A The solicitation Of our employees, we the
IA undersigned merchants OF Middlctown, do
hereby agree to close our places Of business at
9 o'clock, P. NJ, on and amer Monday, Hovem-
cpsiiane until the goth Of March, 1878. :
W. n. Moore, 8. n. REYNOLDS,
@. W. W. NAudain, Charles Tntman, Jr.
Scowdrick I Cochran, Hanson Brothers.
J. =. Eliason, 3. r. Stephens L Co.
Oct. l3-tf.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

The Esielle kii Glove the best glove in Amer
lea for 81 25 warranted not to rip tear 10 frs,
putting ON. ut y NJ. REYNOLDS
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
REPORT

ofhe Condition n he Ncr Castie County National
Bink ef O.icssd, at n, close Q; l.sia,ss on tho
81 dny q October lsia.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
The Health Of Dr. aicCsbc.

We are glad 10 report, upon the authority o'
our correspondent al Middleionn. Delaware that
the Rev John Collins McCahc, u. ". Rector oi
Snin, AIMS Protestant Episcopal Church of lha,
town. has entirely recovered from his very severe
| attack of illness lis is officiating regularly in
hi. church every Sunday, lectures once during
the wee. in his chapel, and says that his hcalit
has not been better for years than It is nov. We
congratulate both the Doctor aud his rnugrcEa
| lion on this pleasant condition OF things - Eros
! Er,uiny.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Msrder In p.gsboro' iinns'rea.
sraa Deg.

Our usually quiet people were somewhat ex-
cited on Thursday afternoon, BY shs appearance
10 our streets Of : dog which, BY vssy scesntric
aad undeglike behavior led 10 the bellef thas he
doF ''manIs potu." Ssvesai persons tried ,helr
skiii IL shooiing at him, asd for tIms there
vss considerable amouat n s'popping'' going
on, hut A. there were none Of our champion
pigeon shooters present.. whcu last heard from
BIZ msd-logslip wNs stili travelling around.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Delaware city Items.

FATAL AccfnESr. On Wednesday last, Joseph
Houston Il lad, son OF i.ision A. Houston living
with Theodore Clark, near this city, whilst rid
ing on \ roller, fell of, the roller passing over
him and killing him. His father, who was work
ing in the same field thought that his son had
stopped to rest. and did no, pay any farther at
ien,ion to his stopping Finally he went ovei
TO see wha, was the matter, when he found hi.
son living under the roller dead. Il is supposed
that he followed 10 the oxen when he felt and
they did not stop until the roller had passed
partly over him, and remained there until h,
was found
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Minor Topics.


The carpenter work on the new SMYRNA N. +.
church is completed, the nphols,ering is nearly
finished and the ladies of the congregation are
raising money 10 procure carpet for the build-
ing. The church will be n handsome affair
when finished.
A Democratic meeting will be held in from, Of
Foxwels Hotel, in Smyrna, this evening, At
which prominent speakers will be present 10 ad.
dress the meeting.
The new Catholic church being bull, a, Dover,
win he dedicated, |, is thought, on Christmas
day.
The citizens of Dover want Congress to appro-
pirate $40, 900 to build new post Office In that
place.
Parridgcs are very numerous about Dover
and even come into the town.
US. Circuit eoart.
The Z. s. Circuit Court, for the district of
Delaware, will meet in Wilmington, on the 18th
| inst. The following petit jurors have been sum-
moued TO attend by Y. s. Marshal Dunn Ed
ward Iiringhprsi, Edward Grubb, Robert Casey
Jr., Vim. Bird, Jr., Curtis ". Tall~y, Josiah
Lsudien, Charles Green, Charles l.. du Poni,
William Ferris, Henry q. Banning, Gregg
Chandler, Henry DANNY, Alfred Belts, Samuel
| McClary, Thomas J. Mahahy, Geo. Richardson.
Edward L. Rice, James bradford, Francis Bar
~, George W. Dorsey, William Porter, Samuel
N. Puscy, Charles Corbi,, james J. Janvier,
james NJ vandegrift, William d. Clark, 8.
Mino, Curtis, John r. Reese, Richard jackson,
Samuel Cauper.
Murder In Dsgsboro' Hnnslred.
The usually qniet disiric, Of DaRsboro' Hun
| dred was thrown into a fermcnt Of excitement
on Tuesday last, the day sf the Little Election
throughout, the State. Robert Downs and Bur
ton Cramfeld quarreled at the polls, when the
| former shot the latter with donbie-barrei shot
gun. The load took effect In the lower jaw,
| and Crnmficld died in about ono hour after the
shooting. Downs was arrested and lodged In
jail after a hearing before a Justicc nf the
Peace, on Wednesday .-Penisssia Record
Afaa Dog.
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12

61(6 n als tsl6hbssheod
~ 4 qse'iss y M
- euel Dtnsod1lls<utGIs
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
Masonic Presentation.

Rev John Collins Mctabe. Grand Master %
Masons ia the State Of Delaware has acorpict
an invitation from T.. II Valentine Esq. tn
sculptor, to present his bus, OF Grand Scctc,trA
John Dove 10 nos. Lodge, Of this city. judge
B r. Wexford will respond GU tshalf of ,h'
Lodge The presentation will take place a, As
sembly Hall on the night Of the 18th. --Richmonc
Duty Dgpatc..
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
The New Organ.

The Sriiyhi-OW TrnA ficr Published undo
the anspices Of VIM. dean, Esq. aud DIR. ]. A
Brown viii be out to-day, containing the al
dress Of The Louisville Convention to the pccp
OF the [. y, extracts from the writings oi llotac
Greeley. aud an original plan for choosing q
conor aud Adams Electors for Delaware. We d
not know What effect this movement will have il
this county, but it is said to met, With consider
able favor in SUSSEX
Middletown transcript., 1872-10-12
List OF letter. Rcmaia,"G IN the Post one
tor the week ending Oct. ~, Is72.

Col Harry Gilmore, the famous Confederate
Cavalryman and partisan leader was In town u
few days since, aud stopped at the hotel Of Geo
W. orilp Esq. The Colonel was looking well.
lie called upon Rev. Dr. MrCabc, and asked
questions concerning the Readings who so long
lived in this neiehborhood, stating that he is n
connection OF that family.
sale af Real Estate.
George W. Ingram has sold to Mrs. c. 7.
Polk OF Odessa, the farm of George Reynolds
TIVE aud n half snilcs from this town, Price
81 lO5 90 per acre, Mr. Reynolds Is about 10 bu,
a farm near Cccl,on Md,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-04-27

:, - ON, SMALLPOX PATIENT ON ma TRAysrs
X sesseraay morning the mo,,otony of noi;ce
ilsc at tne First station was yaried bv .Ia
apmrition Of colored man .bn oln;s,a,i y has ..e
p,.sti accommodations ,, at the expense of the
Guy: Ihe request wns not unusual, and IRE.
atcd no excitement; but when it was fol.
lowed by the statement that the applicant had
the smallpox, 1t is hardly necessary to saw that
the group of officers was group no lonrer
They very naturally departed In directions 30
divergent as the four points of the com.
pass. Nearly all had business on the ont.
side Of the building, and several min
utes elapsed before the negro was advised
to seek the president Of the Board of
Health. Heathen walked up Min street,
waving his hands to keep people at dis
tance, when his mysterious gestures excited
the attention of a vigilant policeman, who
strongly sllspecting the man was crazy, drew
near to make an arrest In case of attempted
violence. Weary of the officers attentions
the negro was finally reduced to the neces-
sity of again announcing that he was SUBJ
iect of the smallpox. The announcement
had the desired effect, and the stranger again
had the road to himself. He finally found
his way, as we are informed, to the pest
house, and will there receive proper medical
attention. He stated that he arrived here on
the Baltimore boat yesterday morning. II
This statement is true the captain of the boat
is liable to cenSurc for allowing him To come
ashore without giving notice to the police or
the Board Of Health.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-04-27
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

THOMAS ". W.kEESEE will sell ut "ci"'k TO-
night, At SO Main street. gentlemen turh''hhR
goods. showcase, mirror. ~.
+. y. SEWBURN will sell at T. NJ. two building
lots In Sidney. corner OF Laurel aud H'F'r'!
streets.
MOODY 4 ROYALL will sell at % L. NJ. In Man.
chester, on Ninth street opposite The hiirhe''
large and assorted stock Of furniture, NC.
-. X. WElSlGER will sell at u j. NJ, In Man
chester, the large brick residence, with large lot
of ground attached. known aS "Walkc pro-
perry.
HILL & GODDIN will sell at L. ii. two framed
dwellings Church Hin, on Thirlieh street be-
tween q ana /.
ROBERTSON Il BRONAUGH will sell al s T. NJ
twelve binding lots la MaIA's addition, Mah-
chester.
JAMES VI. M.TAYL0R will sell 81 =. NJ 4 house
aud lot and vacant lots In Manchester.
COOK 4 LACGnTuN will sell at 10 4. VI. horses
mules. &c.
THOMAS W. kEESEE will SCH n tic horse lot al
IL A NJ horses. mules. e..