Middletown transcript., 1874-09-05
Consr.sni.,.on ], Meeting.


On Tuesday evening number of personal and
political friends Of John P. Cochran, Esq, gath
cred at his residence, Cochran Grange" to
extend to him their congratulations ON his nomi-
nation by the Democratic party to be their candi-
didate for Governor. They were accompanied
by the Diamond State Band, which on arrival at
the house took their position in front of the
piazza and played several select tunes. Amer
which II. A. Nowland. Esq, was called for and
came forward and, addressing Mr.. Cochran, ex-
expressed the sincere and hearty congra atulations
Of his Democratic friends and neighbors in his
having been selected as their chosen leader and
| andard bearer in the approaching campaign,
| and their ardent hopes for his triumphant elec-
| tion
Mr.. Us remarks were listened to with the
most respectful attention, and, at their close the
band again struck up lively and inspiring air
Charles Beasten, Esq, was then called for and
responded in a few pleasant remarks expressed
his own personal qualification and pleasure at the
selectioa of his friend Mr.. Cochran, as the Cub
ernatorial candidate the Democracy.
Mr.. Cochran then stepped forward and ex-
pressed his thanks for the honor that had been
extende6Dto him by his party friends saying,
that though he had not asked nor sought the
nomination at their hands, since they had seen
proper to confer it upon him he should feel him
self bound to do all in his power to secure the
success OF the Democratic ticket, and should he
be elected he would promise, as far as in him lay,
to be the Governor, not of party, but of the
whole people Of the State and to conserve the in
| erests of every class of his fellow citizens Mr.
Cochran retire amid loud cheering, and, after
more music by the band, E. Reynolds was called
for, and coming forward, thanked the audience
| for the compliment intended TO be conferred upon
him, and said that though he was but little ac-
customcd 10 public speaking he felt that the oc-
casion would justify him in expressing the sin
cere qualification he felt at the successful nom-
nation of our distinguished fellow citizen by the
great Democratic party of Delaware to be their
leader and standard bearer in the approaching
campaign He said :" it is mark Of no ordina-
ry favor and distinction to be selected by large
body of people to be their chosen leader and the
candidate for their sufrages for the position OF
| their ruler, manifesting as it does the confidence
felt in the ability and integrity of the man upon
whom their choice is fixed. AS such you can
not fail to regard it as high compliment at the
hands of your fellow citizens, and all the more
gratifying in that you did not seek the nomina-
tion from your party, your name having
been used without your consent and without
your knowledge We congratulate ourselves on
having secured a candidate so worthy of the sut-
frage of the people" The speaker then alluded
TO the many promises of Democratic success in
1874 and closed with urging all to the support OF
the Democratic candidates and roll up tremen-
dous majority for Cochran and Williams in No
vember next.
Mr. John Cochran then in behalf of his father
invited all present into the house, where the
spacious parlors had been thrown open and a
handsome collation. spread, of which the guests
were invited TO partake. Good cheer and merri-
ment ruled the hour. Toasts were given and
spontaneous and hearty wishes for the successful
election of Mr. Cochenn were spoken. Mr.. VIM
Cam, accompanied on the piano, by Mr.. R. L.
Price, sang two or three songs greatly to the
amusement of the guests. The company then
broke up with three rousing cheers for our popu-
lar and much respected candidate and all return
ed to their homes highly pleased with their even
ing's entertainment.
Minor Topics.
The Democratic County Convention meets in
New Castle to-day.
The Horticultural Fair of Wilmington will be
held about the 10th inst
The price of ice has fallen considerably in Will
mington within the past two weeks.
Caleb McCollister was sufecated by well
which he was digging, near Seaford, last week
caving in on him.
The Fall term of Delaware College opened OF
Wednesday, Nearly all the old and several new
students came back.
The NJ. f. Church, of this place, will be oper
for Divine service tomorrow. Preaching by thu
pastor, DR.. Matlack.
The Democratic ticket nominated at Dove
but in Kent and Sussex.
The Commercial was the only one of the Re
publican papers of the State that gave anything
like fair, ungarbled account of the Democrats
Convention.
| Land Sales.
Geo. w. Ingram, real estate agent, sold last
week, the farm of E. Jones to Geo. Wiggn, o
Brooklyn; also the farm of Wm. Deshane t,
Joseph Peacock. Terms in both cases private
He expects to report three other sales next weel
which are not quite confirmed yet He is boun,
to sell.
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Maryland Affairs.
Miss Mary Mills, daughter of Mr.. Robert Mills
residing about eight miles from Snow Hi Wor