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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-05
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

JM Beard Of Visitors viii on the 18th DAY OF
MATHEMATICSappie TO engineering and arci,i-
lecture. Appltcanis for the position win address
the 'a@ CHAIRMAN OF THE FACULTY, =
~ Poss'ofice, University Of Virginia
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
A Singular Railroad Accident.

A very strange accident happened to
the express train on the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad on
Friday night Of last week near New
port, Del. south of Wilmington. The
Commercial thus describes this singular
accident. The first intimation of the
accident was the sudden overturning of
the locomotive and its fall across both
tracks while the train was running at
about the speed Of twenty miles per
hour. After its fall, the locomotive
slid along for probably fifty feet, tear
ing up the track and bending the rails
out Of shape. Some of the rails were
entirely displaced. The locomotive was
badly broken, and portions Of it were
scattered around in all directions. The
tender turned completely around, was
broken from the trucks, which were left
upon the road bed in the rear. and fall
ing fiat upon the track, was jammed up
against the bottom Of the engine.
Against the tender was piled the for
ward truck Of the baggage car. which,
overturning, was partly buried in the
bank, its forward end being about even
with the forward end of the locomotive
The Pullman car, next in the train,
was also thrown upon its side, the for
ward end being jammed into the rear
end Of the baggage car, and also plowed
into the embankment The two fol-
lowing cars were also overturned. The
trucks we're wrenched from the baggage,
Pullman and first passenger cars, and
being driven into one another we're con-
siderably broken The fourth car did
not leave its trucks. but was overturned.
The five other coaches of the train, re-
mained upright, although one Of them
was driven from the rails The body
Of the cars were not much broken, and
all the passengers escaped unhurt. ex-
cept one Baltimorean. who was slightly
cut and bruised TIE fireman was
somewhat cut about the head, and
bruised about the body, but not serious
ly. The escape without loss Of life in
run off Of such a character is remark
able, and the passengers we're freely
eongratulating themselves that such
was the ease as they viewed the wreck.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

ANDREW JOHNSON AND THE PREsI-
DENT.-Ssnator Andrew johnson, Of
Tennessee, made his FIRST speech at
the present session of the Senate, on
Monday last, on the resolution approv-
ing Of and endorsing the course Of
President Grant in reference to Louisi-
ana and the Kellogg government. The
Ex-President drew striking contrast
between the action Of General Grant in
Louisiana affairs and Of himself in re-
gard to Tennessee in similar circum-
stances 10 1867, when be refused to
permit any interference in State affairs
by the military He depicted the
peaceful and prosperous condition Of
Tennessee under the policy Of non-in-
reference with the disturbed and ruin
Gus condition of Louisiana under the
military government Of Grants emf
saries. He reflected severely upon, and
bitterly denounced, the course of the
President in Southern affairs and made
a stirring appeal to the people to awake
to a proper sense Of the impending
dangers to the country from the en-
croachments Of the military in the
hands Of an unserupulous executive,
and warning them that a third lease Of
power to General Grant would culmi-
nate in the overthrow Of the republic
and the establishment Of q asspotism in
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

The gentlemen who opposed the d.
vision Of New Castle county may take
to themselves the credit Of having post
poned any increase in the Legislative
representation Of this county for at least
four years to come. It is not likely
that any Of the other propositions for
increasing the number Of representa-
tives from this county will be adopted
BY the Legislature; and even should
they be they are 50 very far from be-
ing satisfactory to the people Of the
county that their chances for ratifca-
ton at the next election would be ex-
ceedingly slender
We do not believe that any measure
can or will be suggested which will as
nearly meet the wishes Of the people as
the division Of the county would. Rep
resentation according to population
would probably suit some people, but
it would not relieve the citizens Of Will
mington Of the great bore Of travelling
to New Castle to attend court, and
other legal business, nor would pro-
position to give it be met with approval
even BY the people Of this county.
Many believe it wrong in principle and
will never agree to it. Like objections
are also urged against the District
system. So that things will doubtless
remain as they are for several years yet.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27


The extra session Of the United States
Senate was closed, and the Senate ad-
iourned sine die on Wednesday. Pre-
yious to its adjournment, however, the
resolution presented by Senator Fre-
linghuysen, Of New Jersey, approving
and endorsing the course Of President
Grant and Sheridan in New Orleans,
was adopted by the vote Of Republican
Senators, Notwithstanding the fact that
the Congressional Committees had, af-
ter thorough investigation, reported
adversely to Kellogg and the Legisla-
ture claimed to have been elected on
the Radical ticket.
By the adoption Of that resolution
the Senatorial representatives Of the
Republican party have assumed for that
party the whole responsibility for the
actions Of President Grant and his
minisn, Sheridan.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
M. E. Conference.

This healthy off-shoot Of the old
Philadelphia Conference was cast from
the parent stem seven years ago, being
organized in Wilmington in 1867, and
has since that time fourished to such
an extent that it is now fair rival of
its mother body
The territory Of the Conference ex-
tends over what is generally known as
the Delaware and Maryland peninsula,
including some Of the finest charges in
the Methodist Church.
There are now connected with the
Conference one hundred and twenty
two efficient ministers, and twenty-five
thousand and four hundred members.
The Conference has also probation
list Of those who are on trial for ad-
mission to the church, of forty-four
thousand Last year there were eight
teen hundred converts throughout the
Conference. The Church property
owned by The Conference is extensive
and valuable, among it being probably
one of the finest churches in America,
that Of Grace in Wilmington. This
property consists of three hundred and
twelve churches valued at twelve hun
dred thousand dollars, and forty-eight
parsonages probably with a hundred
and twenty-seven thousand dollars.
The Conference last year raised nearly
million dollars for the support Of the
Bishops and the ministry In addi-
tion to this, about FIVE thousand dollars
were raised for various benevolent pur-
poses 1t will be seen by this hurried
resume of the status of the Conference
that it can boast healthy condition,
good standing and great prospects.
Dr. James, the presiding Bishop for
the present session, is the Senior Bishop
Of the Methodist Church. having been
ordained at an earlier date than any of
the living Bishops and having been
among those pioneers of Methodism in
this country who received their ordina-
tion from the hands of "Father An
drew"
Bishop Scott, whose home is ct
Odessa, and who will honor the Con-
ference with his presence during the
present session, was ordained only a
short time subsequent to the Presiding
Bishop, and therefore stands next in
rank in college. Correspondence Of
State Journal
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

which the supreme power would be
concentrated in the hands of tyrant
who would retain his authority by
force Of arms
Mr.. johnson was followed BY other
Senators in the same strain, all de-
nouncing the interference Of the Presi-
dent and his subordinate, Sheridan, in
the affairs Of Louisiana.
What grounds there may be for the
apprehensions Of Senator johnson from
the usurpations of President Grant re-
mains to be more freely developed in
the future. Whether the President is
indeed looking forward to a further
lease of executive power, with a view
to seizing the supreme authority per-
manently into his own hands is. Of
course, but a matter of conjecture now.
We "take but little stock" in the gen.
eral outcry about "Casarism" 90 much
dwelt on by the n Y. World and by
many Of the members Of the United
States Congress. We de not believe
that Americans have anything to fear
from attempts by the Military Presi-
dent to initiate the example Of Crom-
well or the two Napoleons, as was inti-
mated by U. s Senator the other
day, and suddenly lay violent hold
upon the government; but the people
cannot look with too jealous an eye
upon every infringement Of the consti-
tuition or encroachment upon the rights
Of the States. If ever our republic is
destroyed, it will not be by sudden,
violent assumption Of unwarrantable
authority BY the chief magistrate. That
which is most to be feared and guarded
against is the gradual interference with
the reserved rights Of the people and
the States. and the cringing, sycophan-
tic submission to, and approval Of. the
illegal acts Of the usurper by fawning
partisans.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Mr.. Uri Carruth, editor Of the Inde-
pendent newspaper, Vineland, New
Jersey, was on Friday week shot and
mortally wounded by Mr.. Charles K
Lands, well-known and prominent
citizen Of that place It appears that
the latter considered himself aggrevied
by an article in the paper and took
this questionable mode Of righting him.
self. There was much excitement over
the matter and there were at first re-
ports that threats of lynching Mr. Ian
dis had been made. These were after
wards denied, and later accounts speak
Of reaction in public sentiment, and
the idea seemed to prevail that Mr..
Lands had been the subject Of grea
provocation on account Of the ineessant
and bitter attacks Of the Independent
upon him and his family for three
years past.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
For the Transcript.
77pt.
"Ambrosia. y
DEDICATED TO F. P, MIODLErowN.

DEDICATED TO F. p, MIDDLETowN.
What is that so loudly signing,
Like the sound of guineas flying,
Or monster rat dying,
Moaning round the parlor door!
Is it at the sash behind me,
From some lost peach-pluck quite nigh me,
Or the ssboys," sent out to find me,
Never more never more
Was it ghosts of long-lost bitters,
Was it but some duck S night twitter,
Shrinking from the thief's knife glitter,
In the hen-house. ever MORE
Was it but the "grooms-maid' 81 heart beat
Or the groans of turkey just cate,
Or the "varieloids'' quite exit,
Gone from US forever more.
Was it from the three, grim sentinels,
Mourning o'er their liquid contents,
Drank down by the barns white fence rails
In the moonlight ever more
Was it ghosts of chicken salad.
Or the lost love in the ballad,
Resting here, with face so pallid,
Never more never more
Looked |, then to find the moaning,
Like some lost soul loudly groaning,
Or some old witch loudly grooming,
Der her eauldron ever more
On the stairs with sef-confding,
Like some bat, from daylight hiding,
In man or woman sweet cenfding,
Never more never more
Sat man, with dark eyes cleaning,
Black hair o er his brow streaming,
Lips with means, and greans teeming,
In the gloom forever more.
These the words from out his lips slipt,
Whilst from brow, the drops of sweat dript
81 shall be put in the TRANSCRIPT"
Ever more ever more
ENIELAsOR
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

sSUsoUEHANNA IcE GoRGEs.-The re-
cent breaking up Of the ice on the Sus-
quahanna river has been attended with
most serious consequences to The towns
along its banks. As usual on such oc-
casicns Port Deposit has come in for a
very large share Of misfortune and dis
aster. The immense masses Of ice be-
came gorged in the river below that
town and vast food Of water deluged
the town, submerging the lower stories
Of the houses and spreading ruin and
loss on every side. A large portion Of
the track Of the Port Deposit branch Of
the P. W. & B. r. r. was torn up,
bridges were washed away and R. R.
travel brought to close. At Havrs de
Grace, also, considerable damage was
done by, the overfowing Of the river.
The gorge still remains, though the
ice has been gradually settling, and the
water slightly falling. Great danger
is still feared, however. as it is thought
that the settling Of the masses Of ice
only render them the mere compact,
which threatens to bring about results
more disastrous than any heretofore
experienced.
Yesterday the ice gorge at Port
Deposit was reported to be showing
signs Of weakness, and there was hope
that the town would escape second
food. There are several small open.
ings in the gorge. and portions Of j
below Havre de Grace have broken
and gone out. If mild weather con
tiaues for week orten days, and The
gorges on the north and west
branches hold out that long, it is hoped
that no further disaster will occur.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

A SPELLING MATCH IN PHILADEL-
pHIA-A spelling bee for the benefit Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
building fund came off on Thursday
night, at the Academy Of Music, Phil
adelphia, which was densely crowed by
deeply interested audience The con-
testants, to the number of seventy, half
ladies and half gentlemen, were upon
the stage. The ages Of the men rang
ed from 18 to go. The first word
given was difference" which was
spelled correctly, followed by several
others "Musketeer' was then given
to lady and she retired unable to spell
it. ''Excitation' followed, and this a
young man failed to spell. "Contuma-
cious" and 'sdeliquesce" were also tried
and missed.
This went on for over two hours, and
finally but one person, Lizzie j Rueh.
was left. all the rest having gone under,
and to her was awarded the first prize,
'.Zell's Encyclopedia" Five other
prizes, consisting Of standard works,
were awarded The second was to Laura
Rose, third to Miss E. G. Ruch, fourth
to William F Hughes, fifth TO Fl. W.
Griffith, and sixth to Annie Graham
The ladies were shown to be decidedly
the best spoilers.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

Details Of terrible tornado in Geor-
gia and South Carolina are telegraphed
frem Augusta At the Elan Church,
near Camac. Mrs. Lewis Jones was
killed and twenty others were injured
three Of them dangerously Near Mil
ledgevile, Is houses were demolished
and several persons we're injured. AT
Sparta. Mrs S D. Massey and Miss
Berry were killed Miss Bailey was
killed at Appling. where the Methodist
and Baptist churches and the Academy
were demolished, in addition to the
buildings heretofore reported destroyed
Along the entire track Of the tornado
the country is a waste. At Hepzibah,
in Richmond county, many house we're
demolished and the fences and trees
were torn up. Great distress prevails
in the desolated region, and contribu-
tions sent to the Mayor Of Augusta will
be distributed among the sufferers
Smithland and Rays Point in the
Ouachita Valley, Louisiana, were also
devastated last week by tornado.
Smithland was levelled to the ground
and a woman and her child were killed
AT Rays Point. buildings. fences,
horses, mules and CATTLE were "scatter-
ed for miles" The track Of the storm
was 800 yards wide and Is long.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
MARRIED..

THoMPsoN-NEEDLEs On Tuesday, the 23d
inst, at the parsonage by Rev DR.. Patton,
Mr. James Thompson and Miss Sallie Needles,
both of Middletown, Del. 3t.
SUTToN-VANDEGRlFT.- Thursday, the
25;h inst, at the parsonage, by the same, Mr..
Edwin G. Sutton, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Lidie R. Vandegrift, of Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
On Monday night, while Mr.. Nelson,

On Monday night, while Mr.. Nelson,
residing near Alexadria, Va, was
absent from his home, his wife was
feloniously assaulted twice by colored
servant named Simms, about 81 years
Of age. Simms was arrested on Tues
day morning and taken before a ma
gistrate named Brook. who sent him to
Jail in charge Of single constable.
While on the way to Jail mob Of
Marylanders. including several colored
men, took Simms from the constable
and hanged him from tree.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
Spetial Notites.

Whence this great commotion the country
through, among the Alcoholic Bitter-mongers?
They stand aghast at an innovation on their
privilege of making drunkards of the sick
A competitor has come into the field with
which they cannot contend. DR.. ]. Walkers
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs the undefiled es-
sence of the most eficacious vegetable toniss
and alternatives in the world, is driving all the
still-born nostrums of King Alcohol to the
wall There is no disease, internal or exter-
nal, in which it is not bene6eially admins
tered
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
a simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure Tc
all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used, (free of charge), with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find a SURE CURE for Con,
SUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c. Parties
wishing the prescription will please address
REV. E. A. WILSON,
1914 Penn ST., Williamsburgh, N. Y
Dec l2-6m
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
ERRORS OF YOUTH,

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion will, for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
all who need it, the recipe and direction for
making the simple remedy by which he was
cured. Sufferers wishing TO profit by the ad-
vertiser's experience can do so by addressing
in perfect confidence, JOHN B. OGDEN,
Dec l2-6m. AZ Cedar ST., New York.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

PRospEcTs OF THE FRUIT CRop The
Rochester Express says that it has taken
a great deal Of pains to ascertain the
condition and prospects Of the fruit
crop, and as far as it has learned, the
prospects have not been better for years
The peach tree, throughout Northern,
Middle, and Western New York, not
withstanding the long and intensely
cold weather for the past six or eight
weeks, is yet uniDjured, the fruit buds
looking healthy and vigorous. with a
prospect Of good yield the coming
season. The apple, plum. and cherry
crops also promise well. Nursery men
have no reason to complain Of the small
fruits, vines, towering shrubs, and the
different varieties Of the more delicate
evergreens, as those have been protect
ed by quite large body Of snow which
has covered the ground with scarcely
any interruption ever since the last Of
November.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

The Legislature Of Alabama adjourn
ed sine die Monday. Its last action
was intended as a checkmate Of the
Civil Rights law, being the passage Of
a bill Withdrawing the licenses from the
hotels, and allowing them to make con-
tracts with boarders.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
Napoleon and SambO Stallion
NAPOLEON II.

NAPOLEON II is bay, l5a hands high
sired by Louis Napoleon; dam, a Sambo mare
For style and speed he cannot be surpassed
by any other stallion in the Stale. Can trot,
when in condition, in 2.45. As road horse
he has no superiors.
He will make the season of 1875. at Sum.
nit Bridge, Mondays and Tuesdays; at a
Maxwell's stables Middletown Hotel, Wed.
nesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
TERMS.-S30 to insure; $40 by the season
For further particulars, address
/. P, MCDOWELL,
mar 27-3m Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

ALI 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, NE. 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.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
DIED..

HnLYARD.-On Thursday, 25th inst, 10
Middletown, Vim. F. Hillyard, aged 25 years.
Funeral Monday afternoon, Goth inst al
2 o'clock. Services in the NJ. E. Church. In.
terment at the NJ. E Cemetery. The friends
of the family are invited 10 attend the funeral
without further notice.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27

The BAPTIST CHURCH IN DELAWARE,
Ten years ago there were only five
churches in the State Of Delaware,
with a membership Of less than five
hundred now there are ten churches.
with membership of about one thou
sand, and church property to the
amout of Sl25, O00. .and the collegiate in
stitute in fourishing condition. These
figures do not INCLUDE the Antinomian
or old-school Baptists.
The weather was intensely cold in
Northern New York Monday morning
The thermometer marked IA degrees
below zero at Ithaca. and 20 below
zero at Etna. Along the Hudson the
range was from 6 to IA below. The
roads were filled with heavy snow drifts
from the storm Of Saturday.
The Editorial Association of Mary
land held its annual meeting in Balti-
more on Wednesday. L. V. Bough-
man. Of the Frederick Citizen, deliver
ed the annual address, and Hon Geo.
W. Wilson. Of the Prince Georges
Gazette, was reelected President
The Governor Of Massachusetts, has
appointed Thursday, the 9Th Of April,
as a day Of fasting.
The people of Augusta, Ga, have
contributed $4,000 for the relief Of the
sufferers by the tornado in that State.
Bismarck carries defiant smile on
his face. and a six-shooter under his
coat.
Middletown transcript., 1875-03-27
manner equally blending force and

a manner equally blending force and
judgment.
In other art features this number Of
The 4ldine is rich almost beyond the
average. THE Path Of Duty" a
capital drawing by Davis. after Merle.
engraved with admirable effect by I.
Cole; three views in Southern, Utah /.
by Thomas Moran, convey the scenery
Of that wild region with great force and
rare beauty Joan Of Arc at the Siege
Of Paris" and 1.-The Partisan Men Of
September, illustrate two very different
yet equally striking scenes in French
history
The Aldne Company have establish
ed an Art Union, similar to the we'll
known Art Union in England, and are
distributing their works Of art, both
sculpture and paintings, which are con
stantly collecting, among their subscrib-
ers. Art premiums, valued at 50, 500,
are distributed among each series Of
5000 subscribers Subscription tickets,
at 5000 each, entitle the holder to
The Aldine for year, to the new
chrome and to ticket in the distribu-
ton Of art premiums The Aldine
Company, publishers, No. 5S Maiden
Lane. New York City.