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Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19
The Two Candidates.

The New York Tribune sent cor
respondent into this State recently to
write up political matters. His letter
has been published. and We make the
following extracts from it about the
two Gubernatorial candidates, to wit:
DR.. JuMp.-The Republican candi-
date for Governor, DR.. l. Jump, Of
Kent county. is a man Of fine personal
appearance and good attainments. and
personally well liked by those who
know him intimately. He is native
of Delaware. and for many years has
been a successful physician, practicing
his profession in tho capital of the
State. From the formation Of the Re-
publican party he has been an active
member of it, having advocated the
election Of Mr.. Lincoln in 1860, and
even openly expressed his preference for
John G. Fremont in 1856, when the
Republican party in the State was so
feeble that no Electoral ticket in the
interest of that party was nominated
OF the fact that his expressions Of con-
victions adverse to Slavery years be-
for the war, secured for him the active
support Of the colored voters, and were
mainly instrumental in bringing about
his nomination, there can be no doubt;
and he viii! unquestionably secure the
entire vote of that element, which rep
resents fully 5000 votes, fully one-6fth
of the voting population of the State.
Mr. COCHRAN nominating
convention was large and enthusiastic
although somewhat inharmonious, and
Mr.. Cochran's nomination was COM
promise. The Salisbury interest fa-
vored the nomination of Mr.. William
Bright of Wilmington, but caucus of
the New Castle county delegation re-
vealed the fact that Mr.. Bright's nomi-
nation would not be satisfactory to all
sections, and then Mr. Cochran was Sc
lected. The name would indicate that
Mr.. Cochran was of Irish extraction,
but such is not the case He is de-
scended from an old Dutch family, who
acquired lands-some Of which Mr.,
Cochran now owns-from the Indians
long before PENIS time. some of the
old title deeds or purchase papers dat
ing as far back is 1910, at which date
the ancestor of Mr.. Cochran became
resident Of this. vicinity, since which
time the family of the Cochrans has
been esteemed worthy and representa-
tive people. He has been life long
Democrat, and was one of the few slave
owners of New Castle county at the
time of the issuance of the Lincoln
Emancipation Proclamation. He is af-
liable and hospitable to friends, but
somewhat cool and reserved among
strangers, and in personal canvass
would be no match whatever with his
opponent, DIR. jump; but fortunately
for him his private character is spotless.
while many of his acts of chivalric de-:
votion to the Democratic party are we'll
known throughout the State and the
different members of his large and in
tluential family are not only hard work
ers politically, but are popular aud at
tractive men, and will undoubtedly
carry on the campaign most eifectnally
for their kinsman.
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Maryland's Governor.

miss Sparkle" the witty cores
pondent of the Washington Republican
at the White Sulphur Springs, alludes
''thusly" in her letter Of the 14th, to
Maryland's Governor, not forgetting at
the same time. however, to indicate
that she reads Baltimore papers, but
with . somewhat jaundiced eye. Hear
her;
His excellency, JAS Black Groome,
the model Governor of Maryland, ar
rived to-day His advent has created
Autter in the paniers hereabouts, many
of them seeing the executive mansion
at Annapolis, with wistful eyes. afar o.
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. The
Baltimore papers stated some time ago
that the Governor was about to install
a pretty piece of new furniture in the
Gubernatorial mansion, bet the Balti-
mere papers are notoriously unreliable
and-but what is in them ots tsside of the
associated press dispatches, local dog
fights ano Jones Falls twaddle? Moth
ing. have the very best authority
for saying that in their statement the
Baltimore papers have been humbug-
ging the aspiring women of Maryland.
The Governor is still fancy freo' To
the breach, once more to the breach,
dear friends and the day will be ours.
TO the victors belong the spoils!' Now
for it, and, may the (you know who)
take the hindmost
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19
rhe rlIxton Teurnament.

The tournament at Elkton came of last
Tuesday. The attendance was large, up
ward Of 1900 persons being present. G. W.
Cruikshank, ESQ.,, delivered the address to
| the knights.
Chas. Grason, Knight Of the Highlands,
won the first prize, silver service, and
crowned Miss Cora lamar, of Elkton, queen.
Dallas Lore, Knight Of Indianola, took the
second prize, ahandsome bride, and chose Miss
Sallie Cavender, as first maid of honor. The
third PRICE three spoons, was taken by Frank
Kennedy, who chose Miss Jennie Enrich, of
Phila, as second maid of honor, and G. W.
Bacon selected Miss Bessie Mafit, of Elkton,
for the third maid Of honor, he having taken
the fourth prize, q tin dipper. Mr.. Cruik-
shank made the coronation addresses. A
grand ball in the evening wound up the pro-
gramme.
Appoquinimink Nominations.
The Democrats Of the South District met
last Saturday, at Blackbird, and nominated
Richard H. Armstrong for Inspector and
Abram Hayden, Jr., and R. F. Hanson for
Road Commissioners. Jno. M. Naudain was
selected as their choice for Assessor for the
Hundred.
Died At the Almshousc.
A young girl of 20 years, pretty and intel
ligent, and whose family enjoy high social
position in Philadelphia, died in the almshouse
in Wilmington last Saturday, from the results
of an abandoned life. She was taken from
den in Wilmington to the almshouse two
weeks ago. Her parents took charge of the
remains.
LastSonday three mea Of Wilmington went
over TO Pennsgroye, across the Delaware, in
the steamer Palasads, and got drunk. They
tried to sail back in askiff, when one of them,
Hugh McDevitt, fell overheard and was
drowned. The other two were rescued before
the skif full Of water) sank.
aa George r. Fisher.
The Baltimore Snn says that George P.
Fisher, the United States District Attorney
for the District of Columbia, who is now in
Delaware, does not intend to return to Wash
ington, but will tender his resignation to the
President" The Sun also intimates his at
tachment to the cup.
The Iron Pier at l. Yves.
The iron pier at Lewes now extends 1850
feet from the shore. The present low water
depth is about l8 feet. The material ON hand
rs piies-will carry the work out 100 feet
more, nearly reaching the maximum depth, 20
feet low water, leaving 365 lneal feet yet to
be provided for.
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19
Business Totals.
FROM OHIO.

The womens temperance war now raging
in different parts of the country, particularly
in the west, with such unparalleled success,
recommends for persons who claim whiskey q
necessity for medicinal purposes, to use
Green's August Flower which contains no in
toxicating spirits, and is gentle laxitive and
plant, Indigestion, Gostiveness, Sour Stom-
ach, Sick Headache, coming up of the food
after eating, puri6es the Blood and System.
Just what is needed in the Spring of the
year everybody Try it,. Sold.by Cham
berlaine, druggist, Middletown, Del; H. P.
Baker, Odessa, and E. Jester, st. Georges.
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NOTICE.

The members and friends of " The Associa-
ton for Moral Reform of the State of Dela-
ware are hereby respectfully notified that
the third annual meeting of this Association
will be held in the town of Dover, on the
4th Wednesday of September, being the 23d
day of that month, to begin at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. Business of importance is expected to
engage the attention of the Association, and
the membersand friends thereof are earnest
ly requested to attend.a A. j. WRIGHT,
Dover, Del, Aug. 20, 1874. Rec. Sec'y.
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19
FARMS WANTED.

r HAVE enquiries for small farms on this
L Peninsula, and respectfully solicit persons
having such farms, improved or otherwise, to
place them in my hands for sale. Blanks for
description furnished upon application by
mail. ]. THOMAS BUDD,
REAL ESTATE AGHNT,
July 25-3m. Middletown, Del.
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The Cause of Temperance finds one of its
most insidious and dangerous foes in the
many so-called ''tonics" and "appetizers, !"
made of cheap whisky and refuse liquors, fin
ished up to suit depraved appetites under the
name Of Medicine. DR.. Walkers CALIFoR-
MIA VINEGAR BITTERs are none of these
They are not beverage, but are genuine
medicine, purely vegetable, prepared from
California herbs By a regular physician
For all diseases of the stomach, liver, kid
neys, bladder, skin and blood they are an
infallible and unrivaled remedy.
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

All who want good SEWING MACHINE
and having the Cash to pay for it, will have
inducements offered them at the Great Sewing
Machine Depot of A. T. STOOPS, N E. Cor.
Fourth and Arch ST., Phila., they can get at
no other Sewing Machine place in this city.
All kinds of needles, oil, silk, cotton, linen
thread, &C., low for cash.
Old Machines taken in exchange, and par
ties allowed literally for them.
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The Episcopal Convention, atChica-
go, elected Dr. Seymour, rector Of st.
Marks church, N Y. bishop Of Illi-
nois, last Tuesday
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

A man named CASTOR knocked his
wife down and stamped her to death,
in Philadelphia, on Tuesday
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

WpsYCHOMANCY, or SOUL CHARM
i ING" How either sex may fascinate
and gain the love l. affections Of any person
they choose instantly. This simple, mental
requirement all can possess, free, by mail, for
25c, together with marriage guide, Egyptian
Oracle, Dreams, Hints to Ladies, Wedding
Night Shirt, &c. A queer book. Address
T. WILLIAMS : Co.,
sept SIT. Pubs., ptila.
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WEBER PIANOS. Grand, Square
and Upright Jubilee Organs. j. A. GETZE,
1117 Chestnut Street. Jul4l2t
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

UMBRELLAS of Best Material and
Make. Joseph Fussell & Son, North
4th Street, PhiIadelphia. Sc lett
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

UNION SPOKE WORKS. Spokes,
Rims, PIow Handles J.. 6. DAVIS & SON, 8.
W. Cor Leopard and Otter Sts. Jul4
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WOOD TURNING. Mould
M ! s ] : I
hi a. ing and Cabinet Mills, Newells, Balus-
iii ters, Table Legs, Columns and Circles,
iii Walnut Mouldings and Beads, Church
@U0 Pews, &c. Fancy Scroll Saving of all
81 kinds, Porch and other Brakets. j.
"a 4 Kile & Co., $50 North Twelfth ST.
@l y = Philadelphia, Pa. Sc lett
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

WA TER WHEELS, WIND-M1LLS
Pumps Plumbing and Gas Fitting in country heu-
ses. Send for circulars or call and see samples.-
w. G. Rhoades. 12@1 Market St Sc left
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

TERRA GOTTA PPES.-Chim-
nsy Tops and Cement, Rustic Cemetery Posts. g.
w. Hamlin, No. 8 North 7th st, se19-12t
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

SLATE MANTELS and all other
SLATE WORK, CRATES, REGISTERS, &c. J.
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Tournament.

Arrangements are being made to hold
tournament at Odessa, Del, on the first Of
October next, for the benefit Of the SAKE Horn
band Of that place. Further announcements
ofplace and programme will be made in afew
days.
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

Messrs. J. Fletcher Burris- and Philip Fl.
Boone, of this vicinity, returned 10 Michigan
University, Ann Arbor, Mich, last Tuesday,
where they have been pursuing their studies
during the past year. Mr.. Burris enters the
Senior class and will graduate next Commence
ment. Mr.. Boone enters the Junior class.
Middletown transcript., 1874-09-19

SU.NNY-SIDEe STOVE POLISH.
IT is THE BEST IN THE WORLD. Reasons for
preferring Sunny ySide: Its requifes less labor.
Its effect lasts Its lustre is more brilliant. Its
cost is little for the superiority Of the article It is
also very valuable for lubrcating wagon and carri
age axles. The genuine is stamped on each label
Sunny Side Stove Polish VILE e Co.,
1924, 1896, I32s, 1880, 1332 and 1894 Cal
lowhill St. PHILAD'A, PA. Agents, Messrs. citizens
& Rcxsamer, for Pennsylvanla, No. 10 AZ
South Front St., PHILAD'A, PA, auS-N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-18

The nam line extends from Kansas City, Mo-,
and Leavcnworth, Kansas, both tourishiug cities
ON The Missouri River, through Central Kansas
and Eastern Colorado GSg miles 90 Denver, Colo
radG. and with several hundred miles of Branch
IS, in addition. reaches every portion Of Kansas,
Colorado and New Mexico, aud all of It's fertile
valleys. Rare opportunities are offered for ac-
ouirins. names IN a section y! country unsur-
sed for fertility and health. The state Capt.
tall State University, State Agricultural College,
state Nu,snal School, Blind Asylum, Sc, OF Nan
sa.. are az located Immediately along the line,
ahd the educational facilities generally are un-
vaualcd By reference to the United states Az
rj.p'u~nl Reports, it will be observed that Kan
.ls had = greater yield to the acre OF the ceIess
tl,3, .f, oibrf State and Gold Medals and Di
,rn.,. Tor the greatest and best display of Frui;
nul N.r..u'turai Horticultural and Mineral pro
ducts. E.,, H--n awarded at the Great EXPOSE
ruu- .uj f..r- throughout the land in competi-
Z, .. ....f. .... ,itr~ states For the tourist and
tat-.IG. d. ..ri.t al EARNING landscape is pre-
,..'as. .~G -.. deli .rifgl air % Colorado. and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-18

The following Patents were issued from the
United States Patent Office to citizens of Illinois
from June 10th, 1S14 to June 23d, 1874. Reported
for the FREE TRADER by Alexander d Mason
Solicitors of Patents, COS Seventh street, Wash.
inston, ID. c.:
Enameling Bricks-D w Clark, Chicago.
Horse Hay Rake-J HollingswOrth, Chicago
Lightning Rod NJ Mott, Chicago.
Cigar Case-J II Thwlng, Chicago.
Flour Sifter-H Mears, Rockford.
Construction of Iron Plows-G Moore, Moline
Joist Seat-W II Drake, Chicago
Hog Rmming and Marking Machinc-P Liste-
man, Colinsville.
Drawing Board-C Poorc, Lexington.
9olt for Mddlings Purifier W Wilson, War
rem.
Watering Tanks for Hogs--G \ Carter, Prince
ton.
Die for Stamping Chccks-R Corslcy, Chica-
90
Fumigating and Disiniecting and EXtcrminat-
ing Vcrmin--F lIcidlcman, Quincy.
Leather Bclting--C Munson, Chicago.
Cultvator and Stalk-cuttcr-R ? Rogers, Gin
ton
Freight Card Van LEV, Aurora.
Lamp EXtingusher--N Wagner, Quincy.
Uterine Supporter 7 Waight, Chicago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-18

One of the grandcst illustrations of the enter
prise Of the times is the completion of the great
iron bridge over the Mississippi at Louisiana,
Mo. erected in the short space OF i've and n hall
months from its commencement 1t was formal
~ opened on Christmas for through trains from
Chicago to Kansas City via the Chicogo and Al
ton and St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern
Short Line. The route Of this line is from chi
cago to Kansas City, through Joliet Dwight,
Chenoa, Bloomington, Petersburg, Jacksonville,
Roodhousc, louisiana Mo, Mexico, No. Mober-
w. Mo, and over the Missouri river al Kansas
CITY, on the first bridge ever built across the
/" Big Muddy" This line passes through an eN-
ceedingly prosperous country, aboundlng III
splendid views, through a succession OF cuuva-
ted farms and possesses numerous attractive
features TO dispel the mOnotony that prevails on
ordinary routes, and makes the trip one OF pleas
ure, instead of tedious journey. This line mas
become proverbial for the excellence OF It's equip
ment. New Pullman Palace Cars, new Reclining
Arrears, elegantly carpcted and fitted with
dressing. rooms with every toilet convenience Tor
ladies, gentlemen and families travelling with
children. without extra charge; also superb day
coaches, smoking cars, and dining cars, where
one partakcs of as good meal, while speeding
on their Journey at the rate of thirty miles an
hour, as may be had at any hrst-class hotel Any
Ticket Agent selling through tickets 10 the West
will furnish tickets by this excellent route, over
the Chicago and Alton and 81. Louis, Kansas CITY
and Northern Short Line, to Kansas, Colorado
Nebraska California, aud the Great West For
Map, Circulars and Time Tables, address either
James Charlton, Chicago, ~ ?. b. Groat St
Louis Md, either OF whom VIII ilrnish any in
formation desired. u.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-18

| BALLor5 MONTHLY MAGAZINE for August !,
already Issued and is a number which will bear
critical examination, 1t is cmbcllishcd with
4 series Of beautiful illustrations Of scenes
on the Connecticut river and presents, among
others, the following contents:
Scenes on the Connecticut River; Ocean Pleas
urcs and Perils; Haunted, or Florence Iyington
Oath. The Robins Nest; The Last OF David
Whippcy; Too Late; Elnor's Fortune; Wild
Cat Jim; An Unfortunate Match; Immortal;
The Ear's Daughter; Pet Parrot; Plea for
Rest; Aunt Sarcpta's Ghost. OUR YOUNG fEO-
PIES SToRY-TELLEE-Lcila Grey, or Twice an
Orphan; Boobies Kite; Curious Matters; Kuth,
vcn's Puzzle PAGE; The llOuseheepcr; Facts and
Fancies; Sporting Adventures Numerous Pic
tuces)
Published by Thomcs x Talbot, So Bromfeld
street, Boston, at $3.50 year,
The ILLINOIS ScHooLMAsTER for July is a
nlmber that should be read by both parents and
teachers. Itdiscusses questions like these: Sex
and school," docs Teaching Pay Intellectual.
lr;" and others Of that class with notable ability.
Then it is filled with varied information in re-
gard to our public schools all over the state-tho
State University, Normal Schools, &c, that eve
rybody should know something about. Publish
ca AT Norman. a. hToNc a. T. \. Ilc"ItI, EultoIs'
6 so year.
PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY forJ July We have
often had occasion to notice this publication as
probably the best Of its kind in the country. Its
mission is to supply cheap music for the million
not inferior music, but the best in cheap
form. The number for July, for instance, con-
tains !. pieces Of new music, such as would cost
at least So in the usual shcct form, but which is
here furnished for3O cts. j. s Peters, 800 Broad
way, y. Y.
All the above publications for sale by O.man
& Hapcman, in single copies or by the year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-07-18

| 4 traveller in Assam, Mr. T. T. Cooper, de
scribcs as follows the land.lccchcs whici
abound in the forests of that country; 10
all the hardshps and unpleasant sensations
Experienced in the Assam junglcs none have
| LETT more disagreeable recollection than
the attacks of land .ceches. Often on sitting
down | could count dozen of these little
animals hurrying from all directions TO theiI
prey. In length they are about an inch
while their thickness does not exceed that OF
an ordinary sewing needle Their mode OF
progression is very curious. Fixing one OK
tremity, by means Of its bellshaped sucker
firmly on a leaf or on the ground, the leech
curves itself into an arch, and the other END
is advanced till the creature resembles a loop,
again to expand into an ARCH but the move
ment is quicker than words can describe;
the rapidity with which they get over the
ground is quite startling AS they occasion
ally rear themselves perpendicularly and
sway about from side to side, takinga sur
vey round them in quest ofprey, the observer
cannot fail to conceive dread of the blood
thirsty little creatures | could never resist
watching them whenever | took a scat. At
first they would hold themselves erect, then
suddenly, as though they had just discovered
my whereabouts, they would throw them
selves forward and with quick, eager strides
make toward me. Another kind of leech
found in Assam is the hairleech, so called
from its great Length and extreme tenuity. 1t
lies in wait in the grass, and as animals feed
enters their nostrils and fixes itself firmly in
the interior, where it takes up permanent
quarters, causing the poor beasts great irita
ton. 1t does not appear to attack human be.
ings"
The Assam landleech is not so formidable
pest, however, as the horse,leech of Ceylon
According to Sir Emerson Tennet, the Cey.
Ion land .leeCh is about an inch in length
and as fine as a common knitting needle, but
capable of distension TO the thickness of a
quill, and a length OF nearly two inches. II
can insinuate itself through the meshes of
the finest stocking. 1t is always ready to as
sail a passing traveller or Quadruped The
coffee planters are obliged to wear "lcech
golfers" OF closely-woven cloth for protection.
"On every twig and grass blade" says Wood,
"the landlceches sit, stretching out their
long bodies toward the coming prey and has
tcung after the traveller with dlreful speed.
Instinclively they make for the unprotected
parts. They crawl rapidly up his clothes,
they insinuate themselves INTO his neck, his
coat sleeves and his boots; and wherever n
patch of bare skin can be found there a small
colony of leecheS is sure to hang"
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birds, who stay out I'll dusk, having app IT
emily the latca.key TO their several SIS
seem bothered when returning, ana ny very
low, sweeping along the ground unit they
Get their bearings Then begins such d
Slaughter rs marked the coupe G'c,o,. Pole,
and clubs are the weapons, md at every
sweep a dozen birds, Drained, crippled, OF
manned, tumble to the earth. Scarcely less
simple and efficient Is the practice Of rakIng
them down at night with poles from the low
ec branches of trees Were they roost Let il
be said that the birds often settle 50 thickly
that bouChs as large IN circumference as &
mans thigh are broken off by the weight
and that the new and tender SHOOTS are blasted
By the incumbent mass. TheHoXes, and, lat
or in the year, the hogs, iatten on the ungath-
cred hecatombs that are left dead or to die IN
the grass.
Tie shotgun and the net are the principal
weapons affected 10y the hunters. The beach
of CRYSTAL Lake, where the waters were low
cred last year, atiording sheet OF level SAND
some % miles round and nearly halt miie
wide is thickly dotted with the stands OF the
hunters small huts of pine,boughS III
which the hunter sits with his guns. At
times poles are placed for roosts without and
dccoys employed to induce the birds, like
Dilla, TO come and be killed, a rakinE Ill
charge sweeping them from the poles literal,
IL BY dozens But when thick flights are OF
regular occurrence, there is nothing to do but
10 blaze away and pick up the dead. Inc
nets do more wholesale execution but re,
quire larger capital. Round a woodland
spriug where the binds will stop to drink,
the smooth ground Is abundanly spread
with corn mingled with salt, the water OF the
Spring also being sailed with liberal hand.
For several days the birds that 90 th.ther IN
search of food are allowed to take their fill
and carry home the good news. At last
growing bold by habit, they come not single
Spies but in battaions, and settle down to
work" the ground Systematically. They
advance Gu echei0H, with dis advantage, that
being blessed with wings the rearward COM
panes, as they find corn scarce, fly over the
heads of the front companies and settle upon
ground, in turn to become again
the rear guard. You may have noticed how
pigeons feed, gathering gram to this side
and Il grain to that and advancing all the
while The regularity and rapidly OF this
successive flight and settling remind one OF
an expert dealer throwing monte 1t Is, IN
the language of the card. sharper zone over,
one under, one two, three" all the time.
When, therefore this sailed ground becomes
the regular resort of flights OF birds 1000 or
) 900 strOHg, the woodland tree-lunch system
IS abolished and the birds arc made to pay
with their persons" as the French would say.
The nets, suspended on stakes round the
ground, are struck, there is hurried and
roar # wings as those most hap
Nv nv of, and the earth is covered with a car
bet OF dark blue. The nets rustic and undu
late with the efforts of the imprisoned birds
and