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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09
The Delivery OF the Virginius Prisoners
From the New York Tribune's

From the New York Tribunes Acco unit
1t was at sunrise on the morning of
Thursday, Dec. Is, that the remaining
prisoners of the Virginius were led
forth from their dungeons, as they ex-
pected, to meet the fate of their COM
panions. Their inhuman captors were
still deceiving them on every possible
occasion, and torturing them both in
body and mind. They had been told
that morning to prepare for death the
priests had entered the prison, and had
administered the solemn duties of their
office, and they were then led forth in
the same manner as Ryan and Fry had
been few weeks before. Some of the
number were still skeptical, however,
as to so speedy doom, for the fire.
quency of the Spanish threats had
rather deprived them of their terror.
Even on the march to the waters edge,
the Spaniards continued their threats
and devised new means of torture. They
were at length all placed on board a
scow or large raft and slowly towed out
into the stream. The Juniata was lying
a short distance away, with the Stars
and Stripes floating above her. Her
officers were crowding the decks, and
with powerful glasses were straining
their eyes to catch the changes on the
countenances of the prisoners. They
saw the steamer, but for long time
seemed not to realize that they were
destined SO speedily to stand upon her
deck. Slowly the Spanish tug dragged
itself long, and as she approached near
er and nearer the faces of the prisoners
were seen to change. Still, however, it
seemed rather the inspiration of the
Stars and Stripes than the hope of
speedy freedom that moved them.
A moment later, and the stupendous
scow swung around under the stern of
the United States steamer, and the
prisoners were no longer masters of
their own emotions. AS one of their
number stood out prominently among
his comrades, and as the truth flashed
upon him, he gave one triumphant
shout, and swung his hat wildly in the
air. 1t was the single spark needed to
fire magazine, and his shout had not
died on the air when it was taken up and
re-echoed by his companions. and the
shores and the harbor of Santiago rang
with cheers for the flag of the United
States. The Spanish officers looked on
in moody silence, but made no other
demonstration of their disapproval.
Like madmen, the liberated captives
rushed upon the decks of the Juniata.
Like children, they cried when they
found themselves free from their bar
barian prosecutors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

THOSE nations who eat fish with one
meal each day are undoubtedly the most
active in intellect, and the most capable
of brain labor without exhaustion or
fatigue. Not only is such phosphate
food conducive to the activity of the
brain, but it promotes fecundity and in
creases the ability to endure cold, fatigue,
etc., and, while the facilities for obtain
ing it are constantly increasing, it would
be well for the rising generation were
they made to partake of and realize it
as second only in many respects to the
staff of life and the husband and father
who occasionally takes half day from
his legitimate business to fill his basket
with delicious fish should not be con-
sidered as a mere sportsman, but a
"good provider" for his family of those
things which are of vital utility.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

HANNAFoRD e. THOMPSON, Subscrip-
ton Book Publishers, Chicago, have in
press an exhaustive History of the
FARMERS MOVEMENT, by Hon. J. Peri
am, Editor Western Rural, one of our
ablest and best known agricultural wri-
tiers. Its title is THE GRoUNDswELL. II
will be the standard work on Oranges.
Clubs, etc., and is certain to prove a
great ha. Book Agents, and Farmers
especially, should read the publishers
advertisement. It is bound to sell.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

The Legislatures Of the following named
States are in session; Ohio. Louisiana, Arkan-
sas, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Wisconsin, Missouri, Maryland, Maine,
Massachusetts,.
The public debt Of the United States has
been decreased less than three millions Of dol
lars during the year 1873.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

The Gospel has but forced alliance
with war. It's doctrine of human BROTH
erhood would ring strangely between
the opposing ranks. The believing
speech of cannon and the baptism of
blood mock it's liturgies and sacraments.
It's gentle beatitudes would hardly serve
as notices for defiant banners. nor its
list of graces as names for ships of war.
.ReU. Il. III. Chaplin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

WHEN they told Jim Oxford, of Vir-
ginia, that he was dying, he replied
Wall, don't forget to put them shin
giles on the mule-pen afore it rains
again."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

FRANCE, from the variety of her in
dustries, is one of the most self-sup-
porting nations in the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

THE national debt of Italy has reached
the respectable amount of 1907, 472, 800.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

1T is very easy to say, take things as
they come; but suppose they don't
come,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09

Cook murdered his wife and mother-in-law
and then cut his own throat from ear TO ear.
He suspicioned his wife of infdelity.
Two Legislatures are In session in Louisi-
ana, representing the Kellogg and the McEn-
cry Governments.
Gov. Kellogg, of Louisiana, is his message
to the Legislature, says the debt of the State
is 90, 2S3, 1856, and recommends the repudia-
ton of 40 per cent. Of the amount by funding
the debt at 60 cents on the dollar.
The late election in Texas is invalid, as the
Supreme Court of that State has decided that
the law under which it was held is unconstitu-
tional This law directed the polls to be kept
open but one day. in contradiction Of the pro-
visions of the Constitution, which requires
them to be open for four days. Under this
decision the sitting State officers hold over till
the Legislature orders new election in con-
stitutional manner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09
The South.

horrible domestic tragedy was enacted at
Louisville, Ky, on the I'd inst. Aman named
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-09
The Grange.

There are $4,000 Changers in Nebraska, and
the order is growing rapidly.
State Master Brainerd, of Wisconsin, has
just made a tour of the State and reports the
order in flourshing condition. and the men,
bershp rapidly increasing.
The Grange movement has reached the Ter
ritories. Colorado has already ten lodges,
with an aggregate membership Of 400. A
lodge has been organized at Bismarck, Da-
kota.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

tbs TILroN-BEEcHER ScANDAL.-The truth or
f,lsity of this disgusting affair will, doubtless,
soon he made known. On Tuesday last, young
lawyer named VIM. ]. Gaynor entered COM
plant before Justice Riley, of Brooklyn, against
Theo. Tilton for libel on the Rev. II. W. Beech
er. Gaynor said his object was to bring the
matter before the court and have it investi-
gated and cleared up. The writ was served
upon Tilton and he WAS carried before the Judge
and plead mot guilty. lie was then discharg-
ed on his own recognzance and the trial fixed
for the next day, Wednesday 1t is to be hoped
that this matter will now be fully sifted, and the
truth or falsity of it brought to light.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
A Terrible Storm.

Pitsburg and Allegheny City and vicinity
we're visited with II terrible rain storm on Sun
day last. The rain fell steadily all day but to-
wards evening il descended in perfect deluge
swelling the streams and flooding the country.
Houses swept from their foundations and
torn TO pieces The force of theslorm was felt more
severely in Allegheny City than elsewhere. For
nspge than mile out ON Spring Garden Avenue
marks OF destruction were everywhere visible.
Houses were thrown together in heaps and. utter
Iy ruined. The water rose TO the depth of l5
feet flooding the stores ami other houses and
running the conenis. Bridges were swept away,
trees torn up by the roots aud everything in
fact in the track of the flood was literally de-
stroyed. The widest excitement prevailed.
Hundreds vi men, women and children and
horses and cattle pcrished in the flood. The
bodies OF over hundred persons have been re-
covered. LIN some instances whole families were
drowned The tunnel of the Pan Handle rail-
road was flooded to the depth of four feet aud
rendered impossible for the trains. AT McLaugh-
Inns, eleven miles west, eleven persons are re-
ported drowned, also hundreds OF horses cattle,
sheep, &c.
The prevailing theory is that the disaster was
s4used By o water spout. Several gentlemen say
mat heavy cloud, Of funnel shape and black
as ink, was seen hanging over the city, the
narrow, or small end being lowest.
II Is impossible for persons not acquainted
with the locality to understand the full extent Of
the damage done by this terrible storm. Those
OF our readers who witnessed the effects of our
great food last Summer can form some idea OF
the magnitude of this fearful disaster. The
heavy rains had swollen the streams in the hills
ut the rear of city until they burst their barriers
and whole mass of accumulated waters fell sud
denly upon the city, sweeping away everything
inilsir course The destruction OF property wai
immense.
meeting ofcitzcns was held to devise mean.
for the relief of the sufferers, many hundreds o
families hayeing heen made desolate.
Great storms have also visited various part
OF the West On Friday Of last week terrible
Storm burst upon the town of Eureka, Nevada
flooding the streets 10 the depth Of many feet
Tho eastern portion Of the town was flooded il
less than TIN minutes and houses were torn from
their foundations and destroyed. The inhabi
tsnts, who uere hcnimed in upon a little rise il
sls sentYe Of thai part OF the town. were rescued
from, their perilous position BY means Of ropes
me, flood last, snly half IN hour but in ltha
short space Of time the damage done il almos
Incredible Thirty houses were swept away
ripo,e then, the Office Of the Sentinel newspaper
and Il tis,thought that upwards Of twenty o.
tiirly lives we're lost. This disaster was i.ls'
caused by i water sPont. 4.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
LETTER FROM w."
MIppLErowS, DEL, july 2srH, l

AIIDDIETowN, DEL, July 28TH, 1874.
Mr.. Editor In giving some account OF the
mode of nominating candidates, by the Demo-
cratic party, in this county, was stated, that in
1854 MIR. Samuel Townsend favored return TO
County Conventions for nominating candidates
for the Legislature and Levy Court.
Mr.. t., 10 your last issue says that statement
is false. and that he never for one moment favor
ed giving up the ballot for delegates. Will Mr..
T., deny that in Appoqninimink HID, in 1854, be
took part in election OF delegates to the County
Convention, that be attended the county meet
ing, and was in tho room when the Convention
reported the ticket, and that he made no objec-
ton 10 the mode OF nomination
From 1854 to 1866 Mr. 7. took but little part
inSihe Democratic noplinationsi 10 the, latter
year he took an active part, attended the County
meeting on The day the Convention met, and had
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
The Stolen Child.

The child mystery of Philadelphia continues
unsolved. No positive evidence hasyet bcen OBJ
tanned which offers any reliable clue to the abb
ductors or their place Of concealment. num-
her of suspicious characters have been arrested
and it was thought on Tuesday last that the
right parties had been found. One man, who
was arrested, is said TO have been an old hand
at the kidnapping business in England, having
stolen child in Yorkshire some years ago, for
the ransom of which he demanded f5oo, though
unsuccessfully This man is said to answer the
description of the larger of the two men who
stole Charley Ross. farmer processes to have
seen two men in buggy at a tavern on the
Lime Kiln Pike on the night of the first Of July,
having little hoy with them, who was crying,
and that they attempted to pacify him with can
dy. The little fellow would not stop crying and
one of the men struck him TO make him stop
The other demonstrated with him for striking the
child This child is thought to have been Char
ley Ross. A barber, of Allentown, Pa, says
that on the morning Of the 7th of July car
riage, drawn by two horses that seemed to be
very tired stopped in front of the First National
Bank, and that two men, one tall the other short,
u Nohuu auu u htto IVY eos o~e' N"S "S--'''-
was we'll dressed and wore heavy gold watch
and chain. The woman and the tall man en-
tered his shop with the child and engaged him to
cut the boys hair, which was light and in long
curls While having this done the woman talk
ed to the child and promised him ice-cream and
candy to keep quiet. The barber says the child
seemed to be bewildered, as if he did not know
what was going to be done with him, and tina
he neither laughed nor cried, nor paid any al
tention to what the woman said to him. A gen
teman who was near also noticed the parties
and the child, and processes to have had his sus
pieions aroused. These gentlemen have sine
seen the photograph of little Ross and say the.
are confident that the little fellow Of the barbe
shop was the stolen child. The theory that tn
child is still in Philadelphia, however, prevail
to a great extent and general and thorough
search of all the homes for frendlcss childre
and such other houses is talked of. This vii
probably be done. In the meantime every pos
sible effort is being made by the detectives
track the villains, though, greatly to their cred
it, they refuse to tell anything that they hav
done, or are going to do. From present pros
poets it is hoped that the child will be restore
10 his parents before another week shall hay
passed.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
156 ACRES OF LAND,
BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS.

And it is ordered that the purchasers thereof
be and appear at the next Orphans Court for
New Castle County, that the Court may assign TO
him, her or them the premises sold pursuant to
said order, he she or they with sufficient surety
or sureties to be approved by the Court entering
into recognizance to the State, to be taken and
acknowledged in said Court, in penal sum, to
be determined by the said Court with condition
TO pay to the parties entitled severaly, their ex-
ecutors, administrators or assigns respectively,
their Just and proportionate shares of the said
purchase money, with interest from such time as
the Court may determine in manner and form as
may by the direction of the said Court be pre-
scribed and appointed in said condition.
Attendance will be given and terms of sale
made known at the time and place aforesaid by
George Gray ESQ.,, Trustee, or by his attorney.
Attest: C. NJ. VANDEVER,
July ll-ts Clerk OF Orphans Court
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
REGISTERS Order.
REGISTERS OFFICE.

New Castle County, May 18th, 1874.
T Upon the application of William Lore, Exec
u utor of Experience Garman, late of Apo
auinimlnk Hundred in said County, dec d, j. is
ordered and directed by the Register that the
Executor aforesaid, give notice of the granting
of Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of
the deceased, with the date of granting thereof,
by causing advertisements to be posted within
forty days from the date Of such letters in six Of
the most public places of the County of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate to present the same, or abide by an
Act of Assembly in such case made and provid-
ed. And also cause the same to be inserted with
in the same period in the MIDDLErowN TRANS
cRIpr, a newspaper published in Middletown, and
to be continued therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal Of Of
Il fee Of the Register aforesaid, at New
Il. b. Castle, in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
B. GIBBS, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

THANKs.-Wc tender our thanks to Messrs.
Herriek 4 Eccles, of Odessa, for quart basket
of the largest and finest blackberries we ever
saw. They were of the Wilson variety and were
considerably larger than pigeon eggs, and of
most excellent flavor, They were grown on the
small fruit farm of The above named gentlemen,
at Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

consultations with the delegates as to candidates,
yet all the time did not open his mouth against
nominating by Conventions. Will he deny this
Mr.. T. boasts that he always speaks ont on every
matter--that there is no concealment about him
how can the assertion that he never for one
moment favored giving up the ballot for dele
gates be reconciled with bis course Of action in
So and '662 w.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

UDSYCHOMANCY, or SOUL CHARMING"
L How either sex may fascinate and gain the
love & affections of any person they choose in
stantly. This simple mental requirement all
can possess, free, by mail, for 25c, together with
a marriage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams,
Hints to Ladies' Wedding-Night Shirt, &c.
queer book Address T. WILLIAMS \ Co.,
Pubs. Phila. jul H-4t
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
900 PIANOS AND ORGANS

New and Second Hand, of first-class makers
will be sold at Lower Prices for cash, or on In
stallments, or for rent in city or country dur
ing this month, by HORACE WATERS \ SON,
No. 4sI Broadway, than ever before offered in
New York SPECIALLY: Pianos and Organs TO
let until the rent money pays the price of the in
sirument Illustrated catalogues mailed.
large discount to Ministers, Churches, Schools,
Lodges, etc. lJne 1881
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
FARMS WANTED.

T HAVE enquiries for small farms on this Pc
L ninsula, and respectfully solicit persons hav-
ing such farms, improved or otherwise, TO place
them in my hands for sale. Blanks for descrip-
ton furnished upon application by mail
J.THOMAS BUDD,
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
July 25-3m. Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

DORDENTOwN IN. .J.) FEMALE COLLEGE.
ID Thoreugh instruction; healthful and beau
tiful location one of the most carefully conduct
ed and best sustained institutions in the State
For terms. etc., address Rev. JOHN H BRAKE
LEY, PHD. July 25-4t
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

VT7ANTED--Agents for CHARLES SUMNER,
w BY Gen. N p. BANKs Bishop GILBERT HA-
VEN, and VIM. M. CuRNELL, LID, with eulogies
of Carl Schurz, Geo. W. Curtis and others. Ex-
elusive territory No competition. Address J. H.
Earle. Publisher, Boston. jul ll-4t.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate Of
the deceased must present the same duly attested
to the Executor on or before May llth, 1875, or
abide the Act OF Assembly in such case made
and provided. WILLIAM LORE, Executor.
ADDREss- sNft s. Aa bVes rt5i
Jne 20th--2mos al s5rfe $50 Es8
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
FOR RENT.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

A PAYMENT OF TWO DOLLARS per share
n upon the subscription 10 the capital stock
of Peninsular Agricultural and Pathological As
socation is now due, and payable to E. Rey-
nods, Treasurer. W. h. COCHRAN,
Aug l-3t. Chairman of the Executive Com
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
FARM FOR RENT,

E0R the year 1875, near Chestertown, ND
IL Wheat can be seeded this Fall. f8s
Apply to the Editor ofthe
July is-3t CnEsTERTows TRANSCRIPT.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
81 south sth ST., philadelphia.

DEAR Sir:
Ifyou want a safe, pleasant. profitable legiti-
mate. lifelong occupation, visit me at my well
known Philadelphia establishment, and investi-
gate have neither the time nor the inclination
to reply to the letters of the simply curious, but
where six cents (pestage) are enclosed, VIII
promptly send the necessary information.
This is unquestionaby rare chance TO secure
a desirable business. Respectfully,
July 25-4t. JOHN w. BoNNEN.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

The republicans of Missouri are in great
stew, not knowing whether to disband and form
q new party or take defeat under the old name.
The democracy stands as firm as a rock
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

VT7ORKING POPLE-Mae OF Female. En-
w ployment at home, $50 per week warrant-
ed no capital required. Particulars and valua-
BILE samples sent free Address with cent re-
turn stamp Q. ROSS, ,Wiliamsburg,N. NY. jl25-4t
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
1listtllanrous.

A BSoLUTE DIVORCES OBTAINED FROM
IN Courts OF fdifferent States for desertions, nc.
No publicity required. No charge until divorce
granted. Address, M. HOUSE, Attorney,
Nov 29-9m I94 Broadway, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
DIED.

July 26th, at the residence of her parents
Edith Enos, infant daughter Of Joseph H. and S
Lucrela Enos aged 6 months and s days.
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
LIVINGSTONE is DEAD.

For 80 years millions have intently watched
his perllous yet heroic struggles, and grand a.
chcvemcnts, and now eagerly desire the Com
plete Life-Hlsory of this world-renowned hero
and benefactor, which unfolds also the cnriosites
and wealth of a wild and wonderful country. 1t
is Just ready. 1000 agents wanted quickly. One
agent sold 1874, another l96 one week, For par
ticuars address HUBBARD BROS, either Phila,
Boston. or Cincinnati, o. may 3O-st
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
NOTICE.

The Democratic voters of New Gas lie County
are hereby requested to meet in their respective
Hundreds, on Saturday, the 9Th day of August.
next and select delegates TO the State and
County Conventions.
By order of the Executive Committee,
WIN. HERBERT,
Nl.atu ux.aa.a
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01

BONER, W. IT. &c CO.. Music Deal
ers, 1IO2 Chestnut ST. will mail ''Home Sweet Home
arranged Cabinet Organ Melodeon. upon receipt
of 80 cents. ~ Jul 4-l2t
Middletown transcript., 1874-08-01
ctlistellaneous.
JItlaIcllallFutla.
TRUSTEES SALE
REAL ESTATE.

DY virtue of an order Of tire Orphans Court
ID of the State of Delaware, in and for New
Castle County, made the tenth day of April, A.
D. 1874, will be exposed TO sale by way of pub
lie auction,
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1sr, 1874,
At the Hotel of Alexander Maxwell, in Middle
town, at o'clock, p. M, the following described
lands and tenements, situated in st. Georges
Hundred, New Castle county, being the Real Es-
tate of the late Henry Allen Fields, deceased:
Beginning AT stake on the line of the lands
of George Derrickson at letter c. ION Draught No.
l., also corner for lot No. 3, thence with said
Derrickson's S land north eight and three-fourths
degrees west, ffty-one perches; south seventy
nine degrees west, one hundred and thirteen
perches to stone, north thirty-six deg. west,
forty-eight and seven-tenths perches to stake
at corner for Outten Davis; with said Davis
and G. REYNOLDS north ffty-nine and a half deg
east, two hundred and thirty-6ve and six-tenths
perches to a stone, corner for said Reynolds, and
on a line of the land of John Hays; with said
Hays south thlrty-seven deg. east, fourteen and
two o-tenth perches to stake, corner for Dover !;
with said Dover lines reversing the same south
ten deg east one hundred and seventy-one
perches; with the same north eighty-three and a
half deg east, sixteen perches; south six and
three-fonrths deg east, seven and six-tenths
perches to stake on said Dover line, corner fol-
lot No g. thence with said lot No.3, south eighty
eight and half deg. west one hundred and ten
| and fve-tenths perches home TO the place of be
ginning, con tanning within said metes and bounds
The New York herald., 1874-08-24
THE LECTURE SEASON.

AT THTs kyENIxG-A LECTURE ON NERvoCs
"A Debility and special Diseases at DR.. kahn's Mu-
'eum. Remember the address 6s5 Broadway, ne ar
Fourth street The largest and most mf1nhcent Mu
cum IN the world. Admission 0c
IsPECrAL LECTURES AVERY NIGHT AT Ei9Hr
y O'clock Al the New York Museum Anatomy 6i3
Brosdway between Houston aud Bleeexer streets