Middletown transcript., 1873-04-05
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TO anu near the lectnrc by John " Byrne, Esq.
In the N. U. Church, Odessa, Thursday evening,
Harkness' A1rssiss says Of Mr.. O'Byrnc:
We follow him Into the lecture hall where,
In that role for charitable pnrposes. he has in
structed and entertained in almost every one Of
the Eastern and Middle States, vast audiences
who have had the pleasure to listen TO his sehol-
arly essays upon various literary. historical aud
political subjscfs, whilst his cloqucace No pub
Ne speaker, his rsmarksblc ability rs a lecturer,
and his ierse and vigorous style Of writing. have
popularizcd him with the general putie, his Sc
uialiiy aud kindness OF disposition have cndrared
him 10 the more limited number who meet HIN
IN the social circle. Mr.. U'Byrue has been cit
izen Of the State for three years and has earned
a well deserved reputation as useful citizen and
= bold and liberal public mas"
The lecture 10 far the benefit OF the public
school in Odessa, aud Is gratuiious on the par,
Of Mr.. o'Byrne.
Hom. G. G. narv's i.eesare.
II Is a matter Of regret ,ha, the lecture by c.
Channeey Burr, ESQ on Wednesday nigh, was
rot more fully attended. II was an admirable
lecture, aud delivered 10 nn eoqucn, and attract
i've msuDer.
Mr.. Burr has delivered his course Of lectures,
Of which this is the iniiia,ory one, 10 large audi
euces In various places and every where received
the pisuiits Of his charmed hearers. His theory,
of the human race, will. doubtless, I've regarded
with disfavor by many eonscicn tious people but
there never yet has been new theory or science
promu gated that did not receive the same dis
proval and condemnation.
Enserprssimg.
The want Of proper markets for the immense
amount of country produce tof the smaller
kinds which abounds In this community has
long hcen felt. This want, Mr. T.. Is Rice has
during the past winter. s,riven Ia great meas
urc 10 supply, and has purchased, paying cash.
and shipped 10 New York, large amoea,s OF
poultry and eggs lie Is now engaged IN pack
ing and shipping eggs and those who have eggs
To sell would DO well TO take them TO him
Tkitto's History of the bible.
The agent, George Pticsily. is stopping with
us for n few days tor the purpose Of procuring
orders for this splendid work. and we trust he
will meet with success commensurate with the
| rare merits OF the book.
al am ia the habit Of consulting DR. Ki,io'
works constantly, and consider them invaluable
! can mos, cordially and conscieniionsly COM
mend them 10 ALL JoHS pArroS,
Pastor OF Forest Pres. Church.
Pardoned and Rs-nrresfed.
William D. Virgins. who WAS convicted Of
the emhez.lencni OF pension funds, and sentenced
| 10 imprisonment for six years has been pardon :
| ed by the President. lie was confined IN ihe
jai a, New Castle. After his release FROM Gus
ioty hy the Presidents pardon he was re-arrrst-
ed at the suit of the officers Of the First National
of Wilmington, aud required to give bail for bis
| appearance u. Court.
Canrert.
Frank A. Corlev. tho comic vocalist, with lis
minstrel troop. will give concert on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings next. April sih and
| 9Th, in the Town Hail. for the benefit OF Good
Samaritan Lodge q. o. + OF Mlddleiown.
| Coney s troop Is well known to many Of our
citizens and their concerts are said 10 lie very
/ entertaining
| Explosion.
| Abou, eleven clock. Wednesday night, one
| OF the rolling mills q, the Du pont powder
works exploded with considerable force Al
| the men rrtise from th'ss mills when they ar
pat IN operation, one WAS injured, and the
damage was slight The shock was ds,incty
felt in Wilmington.
| Armstrong; Corner.
! Rev pr. Patton. OF Midieiown viii preach Ia
the Mission Chapel al Armsirougs Corner to-
morrow afternoon At O'Clock. The public ART
| invited TO attend.