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For fresh and elegant perfumcry, call at Forbe
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Come, come come for al goods at Gyc per
cent above cost and at cost Oyercoats, suits and
pants and vests, at VI. STIEFEL & Co.
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What You Can Buy mt the Cheap shoe StOI
of Child & Phpp>.

Mems wool-lincd boots for $3.50.
" shoes j2j
30
Ladies 1.1j.
Beaver loXcd shoes, 80 to ID
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Serge Button boots, 100.
The above goods and many Others we arc offer
ing at extremely low prices in order to close
them out this season.
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Everything ia the line oi winter goods vii! be
sold az lower prices than ever heard 81 before in
this market. - the cheap cash store of J. Ne
a,..ffst.
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The Eoya, lgddu japanese Troupe ta"t give
a performance ~ Turner Hall ca MONDAY even
in come with high reputation - master per
former in iheir very maryelou, snd peculiar
Enc They WI doubtless have . crowded house.
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|,chool books Of all kinds, at osmm x Harc-
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merry telegraph operator here, nov q Chicago
in the employ 81 the e., z. T. & r. 4. r., was in
town YESTERDAY shaking hands with b. nuncr-
Gus friends,
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Serge Button boots, Loo.
The above goods and many Others We are Of
fering at extremely low prices in order to close
them out this season.
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LOCAL MATTERS.
Ottawa Post OHce,

CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS:
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Mems wool-lincd boots for $3.50.
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What You Can Buy AZ the Cheap CASH store
of Child 4 Phipps.
Mems wool.lned boots for $3.50.
shoes 3.25.
90.

Beaver foxed shoes, 10 to !,!l.
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Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

DEFEAT OF SENATOR CARpENrER.-
Hon. Angus Cameron was elected U.
s. Senator by the Legislature Of Wis
consin on Wednesday morning, by a
coalition of the Democrats with the
more conservative Republicans who
were opposed to a reelection Of Sena-
tor Matt. Carpenter. Mr.. Cameron's
nomination was conditional upon his
acceptance Of platform including
"hard money. tariff for revenue only,
and the supremacy Of the civil authori-
ty in time Of peace"
The new Senator was born in Liv-
ingston county, N. Y, in 1926. He
removed to Wisconsin in 1857; and
served in the Legislature Of that State
six years. He is prominent lawyer
and member Of the Episcopal church.
He will no doubt be far better Sena-
tor than the man whom he succeeds
and be much more acceptable to the
country at large.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
Letter from Warwick.

A vivid Imagination to one in the
enjoyment Of health, is a source of de-
light, but when the blood is sluggish.
it necessarily becomes refined woe, and
the extremes of this feeling have been
manifest to some extent in the person
Of nv informant Of the bird story. of
which I wrote in my last letter. for
when / seek to gain more explicit in
formation, all elicit is, Il told yeu."
Curiosity is stretched to its utmost.
to end why Mr. Townsend is SO bitterly
opposed to the contemplated Ship
Canal, and wonder expands her round
eyes, to know, wherefore, an enmity SO
bitter, should manifest itself towards
any plan to further the interests, and
develop the resources Of this cut of and
hemmcd in section. If it is real inter-
est for others, fear Of general pocket
drainage, the action is noble, philan-
thropic and humitarian, but a doubt
exists in this diplomatic age, of the
laudable acts Of the best men, and the
sermons Of our most eminent divines
fail often to convince their hearers,
while many listen credulously as they
laugh at their gasconade. The plan is
certainly feasible, and those who are to
profit the most directly are the most
needy, let time eventuate what it may,
for God knows the languishing agricul-
turists need something to invigorate
and infuse life. Our people say. .'let
her come," this Ship Canal, and we
will sell them earth as far down as they
want to dig
The raccoon perch Of the Jsrseyman,
the yellow Of the Delawarean, dubbed
by us Marylanders with the sobriquet
yaller neds, have sent scouts from their
advance guard up the streams, and
where the lee has gone, barefoot mig
gers can occasionally be seen intent on
the capture Of fry.
The severe lessons of morality given
us recently, have been modified BY time.
and old seuen up is as bold as ever.
One Of our farmers whose property lies
adjacent to the town. is an active pro-
moter Of the interests Of all in INDECENT
circumstances, by giving employment
to the many. and by his various enter
prises, large beni6cence, keeping 'the
wolf from the door" in this time Of dire
necessity. b.
WARWICK, ND, Feb. Sd, rs.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
General News.

The Secretary Of the Interior, Tues
day, sent to Congress report showing
that during 1873 405 Indians we're kill
ed and 227 Indians captured by United
States troops, and that A citizens and
48 soldiers were killed by Indians
During the FIRST six month"; Of 1874,
1853 Indians were killed and 73 Indians
captured by troops, while SO citizens
and 8 soldiers were killed by Indians.
The Secretary of the Treasury has
issued call for the redemption Of if
teen millions Of Fiye-twenty bonds Of
1862 on the 1st Of May next, the date
at which interest upon them will cease.
OF the amount called in twelve millions
are coupon and three millions register
ed bonds.
At Jasper. Tennessee, few days
since, a gentleman seventy-sjx years Of
age led to the altar blushing bride Of
only thirteen summers. To add to the
charms Of the young bride the BRIDE
groom gave her $4,000 as marriage
5ift.
The new postal arrangements with
Canada provide for the fpll prepayment
Of postage on all mail matter at the
domestic rates of the country from
which sent. and the country Of distina-
will deliver free Of charge
The public debt statement for Feb
ruary 1st shows an increase Of 81, ,397 !.
$40.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

The Commercial still harps upon the
same old string Of giving this county
increased representation by "a simple
Legislative enactment" Some Of the
most prominent and learned lawyers Of
the State express the opinion that the
Legislature cannot increase the repre-
sentation Of one county without giving
like increase Of representation to the
other counties also. If this be true, as
it doubtless is, how much better of
would New Castle county, or if you
please WILMINGTON city, be, it the num-
Der Of her representatives should be in
creased to 10 or IL, while those Of
Kent and Sussex are increased to the
same number? Would that be any
nearer to popular representation than
We now haves 70 give representation
according to population would require
. constitutional amendment. Nor can
it be obtained in any other way. The
Commercial and Gazette and their ad-
herents and followers might as veil then
Join in the request for division Of the
county, and let the constitution be
amended 50 that it can be done. Then
WILMINGTON will get her increased rep
resentation and her court house at one
and the same time.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

nation (?) except it be from his own
fertile imagination, we are at q loss to
determine. We have lived in Middle
town several years, and have yet to
have the first resident Of the town or
vicinity declare himself in favor Of Mid
dlelown being made a county seat.
That our people are in favor Of divld-
ing the county is true, but that they
want the county seat brought here is
not true. They believe that division
Of New Castle county into two counties
is the best, if not the only, method by
which more representation in the Cen
eral Assembly Of the State can be OBJ
tanned for the large population Of the
ten hundreds that now compose New
Castle county. To insist on demand
to which vast majority Of the people
are opposed, and which eannet be OBJ
tanned, and refuse a means Of accom-
plishing desired end which may be
secured, is not very wise or prudent,
but looks as though the demandant
sought rather the accomplishment Of
his own purposes than the good Of the
people whose welfare be processes to
seek. We do not believe the people of
the lower counties, aud Of the lower
hundreds Of this county, will ever agree
to give to Wilmington representation
based solely on the numbers Of her
floating population, which will give her
controlling interest in the Legislature,
and if the people Of Wilmington really
desire, what they ought to have. bet
ter representation in the General As
sembly, they should be willing to defer
something to the wishes and opinions
Of the people Of the rest Of the State.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
Letter from Newark.

Dear Transcript A thought has
struck me that, having but little to do,
l might employ the time in writing
you as to what is going on in this tewp
and vicinity.
The latest cause of excitement is
"White Clay Greek en the rampage"
The old stream has overfown its banks
some FIVE feet in depth, covering up
and carrying off the fences and ice at
most fearful rate, and spreading itself
over the meadows for 100 yards or
more, carrying CONSERVATION to the un-
lucky farmers who have wheat within
reach Of the angry rirer, for fear lest
their wheat will 60 along with their
fences.
The next exciting topic is dog Law
which two Of our worthy citizens are
trying to persuade the Legislature to
see the propriety Of blessing our two
school districts. Nos. 80 and Al with,
but which, from the reports Of their
proceedings as published. it would seem
they have no notion Of doing at pres
ent, the bill having been referred back
to the committee after having passed
the House by vote Of l3 yeas to 8
nays. Some of our folks think the OBJ
jections urged against the bill are rath-
er "far-fetched For, 1st. Dogs
which do not belong here we do not
want any how: let them stay away or
come with an owner and they will not
get into trouble. And to the second
objsction-that man canpot be re-
turned as an error who has dog as
sessed to him, they being personal
property, in two school districts and no
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber, intending to quit farming,
will sell at public auction, at his residence
near Summit Bridge, in st. Georges Hundred,
on the road leading from Summit Bridge to
St. Georges, on :" ,Asf'
WEDNESDAY =, % FEB. 18th, 1875.
his entire stock and farming utensils, as fol-
a lows, to-wit: ls head Of HORSES,
d y MULES AND COLTS: No. l, brown
N1A.mara, years old, sound and gentle
and can trot close to 8 minutes; No. 2, black,
"Dolly," years old, can trot in min; No.
3, sorrel, "Easter," good farm mare, years
old: No. 4, brown, Fanny" with foal, good
farm mare, years old; No. s, sorrel, "Jen-
n.y. fine family mare, 9 years old No. 6,
black, ''Dan," years old, good road horse
and fine worker; No. Z, sorrel mare, "May,"
with foal, years oldi No. 8, bay mare,
old; No. Is, sorrel horse, "Bird," 5yrs. old;
No. IL, brown, Morgan" 10 years old No.
IL, Sweeper" 10 years old; No. 13, dark
brown horse, 'tGeorge," years old, good
driver, gentle, and lady can drive him with
safety; No. IA, pair of Mules, kind and gen
tie, will work. anywhere; also 8 Colts, foaled
last Spring. head of CATTLE: 5 No.
Mich Cows, 8 in profit and 2 coming in profit;
l yoke of Oxen, young and good workers.
FARMING UTENSILS Q Farm Wagons, good
as new; Peach Body and springs TO suit any
farm wagon, l light Rockaway Carriage, l
large Carriage, Sleigh, ! Jaeger Wagon,
Ox-cart, Hay Rigging, Roller, Grain
Fan, l Corn Shelter, superior Reaper and
Mower combined, Buckeye Reaper and Now
er combined, Eight-Horse Power, Steel
Tooth Rake, l Revolving Rake, 2 sets double
Wagon Harness, in good order; set Car
riage Harness, set Cart Harness; Ploughs,
Harrows. Gultivators, Forks, Rakes, Hoes. &c.
Lot Of Seed Potatoes-EarIy Rose and Peach
Household and Kitchen furniture, &C., &c.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock. a. M.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

The AMERICAN FARMER FOR FEBRU-
ARY-Comes to hand we'll laden with
a rich freight Of matter not only read
able but instructive and directly prac-
tical. Prominent features in this issue
are reports from numerous active farm
ers' clubs, correspondence from every
quarter, including letters on agricul.
ture from Germany and >Frarce; in
structions for making supsr-phosphates
on the farm, letters on sheep husban-
dry; q very full horticultural depart
ment, embracing fruit and vegetable
growing, the cultivation Of flowers.
&c. ; q valuable paper giving detailed
account Of the mode Of raising early
potatoes BY the truckers Of Southeastern
Virginia; fish culture, with instructions
for making trout ponds on the farm.
&c. Everything in the number, in
deed, is substantial and adapted to our
intelligent farmers. who cannot 60 amiss
in subscribing for this useful farm jour-
nal, the price of which. including post
age, is 81 go year, or only $1.1O
each to clubs of FIVE or more. The
publishers, SAMUEL SANDS & Son, Bal
timore. Md, will send specimen copies
free on receipt Of stamp for postage.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

FRUIT Growers are invited to read
an article on our fourth page on the
"New Jersey Peach Crop" and the
manner Of marketing it. Perhaps the
example Of the Jersey shippers, in sup
erintending the transmission to market
and sale Of their own fruit, might be
followed with considerable advantage
by our Delaware and Maryland grow
srs. One thing is certain, nobody can
expect another to attend to bis business
as we'll as be will do it himself. or
take as much interest in it as the owner
will. If ever we have another peach
crop it might be found Of great benefit
to the farmers to adopt some such plan
as that pursued by our neighbors across
the river.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

During the recent election campaign
the Republicans Of this State declared
most positively that they were not in
favor Of, but most bitterly opposed to
the passage Of the Civil Rights bill.
If they were honest in those declara-
tions they should now allow their voices
be heard in denunciation Of the attempts
Of Ben. Butler and his Radical cor
freres in Congress to pass it through
the House. Thus far none Of their pa
pers have said word in opposition to
the rascally proceedings in the adoption
Of new rules for the express purpose Of
getting at that Civil Rights bill to pass
it this session. Unless they repeat
their last summer denunciations now
when they may be Of some avail we
shall be compelled to adopt the conclu-
sion that they were not telling the
truth then.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
Anblit salts.
PUBLIC SALE.

The subscriber will sell at pnblic auction, ,at
Eis residence in Pencader Hundred, on the
road leading from Summit Bridge, Delaware,
to Chesapeake City, Maryland, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1875,
at 10 o'clock, a. M, the following property,
It'll - to-wit IL head Of Horses, Mules and
q - Colts: No. l. Grey Horse, elegant
AosA.farm horse No. Bay Horse,- fine
driver; No. 3, Grey Stallion, perfectly gentle,
good worker and driver; No. 4, Sorrel Mare,
good driver and worker; No. S, Bay Mare,
good driver and worker; No. 6, Sorrel Mare,
good worker; No. Z, Bay Mare, good driver
and worker; No. 8, Colt, years old, fine size
and style; No. 9, Black Colt years old; No.
10, Black Horse, an elegant family horse No.
IL, Pair of elegant work Mules. IL head Of
Cattle, among wqich are some as fine Mich
Cows as can be found in the State, some in
profit and some coming in profit.
FARMING UTENSILS: Farm Wagons, Mill
Wagon, Iron Excelsior Combined Reaper
and Mower, Hubbard Mower, Grain Fan,
Horse Power, Corn Shelter, three-knife
Cutting Box, l set of Wagon Harness, Roll
er. Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Hoes, Forks,
Rakes, Shovels, sets of Plow Gears, Collars,
Brides, &C., &C., &c.
Conditions made kno,cn on day Of sale.
s. NJ. Enos, Auct. D. G. ENOS.
Summit Bridge, January goth, ls75.-ts.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

H. N. Jenkins, Of the Commercial,
1t meeting Of the Wilmington Board
Of Trade, on Tuesday evening, made
the assertion. 10 discussing resolution
offered by W. 7. Croasdale in refer.
enee to increased representation, that a
"division Of New Castle county is only
wanted by few persons around Mid
dletown, who are anxious for Court
buildings to be erected there" This.
in face Of the fact that the measure is
a very popular one. at New Castle,
Newark, aud, doubtless, all over the
county, outside Of Wilmington, and
that the people Of Middletown and
vicinity have always declared that
they do not want county buildings here,
but have ever been. and probably will
ever be opposed to q removal Of the
ceanty seat from New Castle. is most
astonishing declaration. Where Mr..
jenkins could have obtained bis infor.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
The PRoposED DIVISION OF THE

The PROPOSED DIVISION OF THE
CouNrY. The Wilmington CONNER
cial and Gazette oppose the division Of
this county, the one on the ground
that it will not give to Wilmington all
that she asks. 1t wants representation
according to population and nothing
else. The other opposes it on general
grounds and for no special reason, sx-
cept that "it might result 10 giving the
State to the Republicans" The Euery
Eoening thinks it "the part Of wise
men to accept things as they are, and
to obtain the best result possible, even
if it be not all that is desired" The
advertiser also thinks that division
Of the county is the most feasible if not
the best plan for settling the vexed
question.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06

where else. that is simply bosh- Does
not the law new existing say that
whsnever dog is assessed, the owner
shall have property in the same? :? The
object Of the bill, if read itright. and
understand it, is to enable the assessor
to ascertain who are the owners of all
the dogs that are running around.
There are legions of them. The asses
sor only finds owners for about 30,
while, we are satisfied. there are $50,
at least, if not more. in our districts.
We lose our sleep and poultry by
worthless ours, and can get no redress.
If we can succeed in getting the bill re-
ferred to above made law, we will be
able to sleep more soundly, if nothing
Last week Chief Justice Springer
held court of Quarter Sessions to de-
eide case between one Of our citizens
and the road commissioners Of Peneader
Hundred. The Justice. in his legal
wisdom, decided in favor of the plain
tiff. The counsel of the Road Com
missioners now informs the Justice
that if the constable institutes proceed
ipgs to collect the claim under that
judgment, he will get into trouble. If
that be the case it seems to me the R.
r. overrides the commissioners, and
they the people. What is your opin-
ion? really must bring this to a
close hoping you will excuse. if too
long. W. G. G.
Newark, Feb. Sd, 1875.
Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
Aublit Sales.
PUBLIC SALE.

Intending to quit farming, will offer ct
Public Sale, on my farm q miles from Mid
dletown, on the road leading from Middletown
to Odessa, on
THURSDAY, FEB. 18th, 1875,
at 10 O. clock, a. M, the following property,
- to-wit: head of HORSES: No. /,
q :, Hdpk, grey horse, Isl hands. good.
AuA.reliable farm horse; Nos. 4 3, Boo
4 Dick No. 2 is q large black, l64 hands,
No. is dark roam, l53 hands, q good farm
team; No.4, Bird, light bay, l53 hands, a
good farm horse and fine roadster No. 5,
Eannv. light roam, l5a hands, good carriage
mare; No. 6, Prince, dark bay, l52 hands, q
fine saddle horse, being an easy PAGER and
racker; No. I. Sslim, large bay, l63 hands,
true worker and very stylish carriage horse.
pair of Mules: lst pair, l54 hands, fine
pair of blacks, well broken, work at anything;
I'd pair, l6 hands, steady and sure team; Sd
pair, l5a hands, a large pair of dark bays,
will guarantee them to work at anything: |
refused last year $3.50 for them. Cows and
l Yoke Of Oxen.
FARMING UTENSILS: Farm Wagons, Wood
Wagon, / large Peach Wagon, carries "a bas-
kets; Peach Body, with springs, carries o.
baskets; Ox-carts, Twin Harrows, 2 Ox
Yokes, Wheat Drill, Jersey Plow, 5 Culti-
v0t0rS, WHEY IlUWo, hCSnonuoAu -
Patten l. Davis Plows, Concaye Plows, Pea
cock Plow, Excelsior Reaper and Mower
Combined, Kirby Mower, / Grain Fan, |
Cutting Box, Corn Shelter, double-row
Corn Crosser, Double Carriage, | Single
Carriage, ] tws-seat Sleigh, Shovels, Forks,
Hoes, Spades, &c. A lot Of Pigs for cash.
One-half Of 81 acres Of seeded Wheat, the terms
of which will be made known on day Of sale:
HARNESS sets of Wagon Harness, SET OF
Lead Harness, Brides. Plow Gears, &c.
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES: good Cook Stoves,
Nos. 8 and Niagara, with Pans, Pots, ket-
ties, ETC., Coal Stove, two-leaf Table, !
sinele-leaf Table, Round Table. Steamer,
Tubs, Dishes, Churns, Buckets, Chairs, and
other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale.-All sums under $40, cash ;
on all sums over $20a credit 0 twelve months
will be given on bond with approved securi-
ty, with interest from day Of sale.
Jan BOTS. T. s. MERRITT.