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Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
Maryland Affairs.

TAKEN AT HIS WoRd.-The Democrat and
Nesos Dorchester county, Nd, has the fol-
lowing curious item
A gentleman from the Neck says: Some
years ago Rev. Isaac Collins was preaching
at Speddin's Church, Neck district, and was
very much annoyed at his congregation turn
ing in their seats to look at every new arri-
val. At last he could stand it no longer, and
exclaimed "There is one special request
desire of this congregation, and that is that
they turn all the seats around SO as to face
the door before l preach here again." His
request was attended to, and next Sunday
when the Rev. Mr.. Collins walked up 10 the
pulpit he looked around at the backs of his
audience and was so overcome with emotion,
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23

NOTICE., JACKSON BRIANT in COM
In pliance with the requirements of the act
of Assembly in such case made and provided,
do hereby give notice that shall apply in
writing to the Court of General Sessions of
the Peace and Jail Delivery of the State of
Delaware, in and for the county of New Cas-
tie, upon Monday, the 18th day of November
next, A. D. 1875, being the first day of the
next November term of the said Court, for
license to keep an Inn or Tavern known as
the National Hotel, in St. Georges Hundred,
in School District No. "a, New Castle County,
and State of Delaware, with the privilege of
selling intoxicating liquors in less quantities
than one quart, to be drunk on the premises,
and the following freeholders recommend the
said application, to-wit:
R. A. Cochran, E. R. Cochran,
G. E. Anderson, J. F. Eliason,
Lewis Miller, s. N. Reynolds,
Sewell Jones, George Echenhofer,
Nathaniel Williams, j. B. Fenimore,
John A. Kinsley, John G. Vandenbraak,
J. H. Walker,
Oct l6-3w JACKSON BRIANT.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE
5000 REWARD.

will pay the above Reward for the arrest
and conviction of the incendiaries who SET
FIRE to my buildings on the farm occupied
by B. F. KASELY, on last Monday, goth inst.
ROBERT A. COCHRAN. 8
Sen Gift
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
Business Totals.

1900 yards Hamburg Edgings, at W. H
MOORE & CO.'S, very cheap.
If you want pair of good Shop-Made
Boots, 60 to W. H. MOORE & CO.'S. Every
pair warranted.
very handsome line of Shawls, at W. H.
MOORE CO.'S.
| The best yard wide 123 cents Bleached
| Muslin, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Toilet and Fancy articles at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
| A nice stock of French and English per-
fumery-Jasmine, Heliotrope, White Rose,
Jockey Club, &C., at ANDERSON'S DRUG
STORE.
MANIFEsTs, for the shipment of peaches and
other fruit, printed promptly and neatly at
the Transcript Office.
Chamois skins for cleaning windows and
carriages 20, %, 80, and 40 cents at ANDER-
SONS DRUG STORE.
An elegant Two-Button Kid Glove for 90
cents cash, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
All sizes window glass at ANDERSON'S
DRUG STORE (Barr's old stand.)
Granulated Sugar IL cents A II cts, and
BILL HEADS, Shipping Tags, &C., can be had
at the TRANSCRIPT office, at very low rates.
No. l, 2, and 3 Mackerel in barrels, half
barrels, and quarters New Split Labrador
Herring in barrels and half barrels, Just re-
ceived and for sale BY s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
A choice Rio Coffee, green, rs cents, roast
ed 80 cents, CASH, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
Ladies in need Of a nice Silk Dress, call at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS and look at those Guinet
Black Silks at 81 80 and $1.75 per yard, just
received direct from the importers.
Ladies call at s. M. REYNOLDS and look
at the new assortment of Hamburg Edgings
and Insertings, in all widths and prices from
10 cents and upwards.
ENVELOPES of all sizes, and letter heads with
business cards, furnished, very cheap at the
TRANSCRIPT office.
Clark's best Spool Cotton, cents per Spool
or 20 cents per dozen Cash, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
Ladies and Gents newest style Windsor
Ties and Scarfs in all shades and widths from
20 cents to $1.00, at S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
A full line of heavy Merino Underwear for
Ladies and Gentlemen, at
S. M. REYNOLDS.
The best l23 cent Hose in the market, for
sale by S. M. REYNOLDS.
1000 yards of the best Calicoes, selling off
at 8 and cents, at
s. M. REYNOLDS.
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
A good Black Tea for so cents, at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
Titensr Applitations.

nj OTICE-I, SAMUEL YEARSLEY. in
lN compliance with the requirements of the
act of Assembly in such cases made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that | shall ap-
ply in writing to the Court of General Ses-
sions of the Peace and Jail Delivery of the
State of Delaware, in and for the County of
New Castle, upon Monday, the 9Th day Of
November, A. D., 1875, being the first day of
the next November term of the said Court, for
license to keep an Inn or Tavern known as
the Port Penn Hotel, in the village of Port
Penn, School District No. So, st. Georges
Hundred, New Castle county, State of Della
ware with the privilege of selling intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart, to
be drunk on the premises, and the following
freeholders recommend the said application,
to-wit:
Isaac b. Vandegrift, Hugh Fleming,
o. B. Webb, Simeon Lord,
Conrad Zacheis, VIM. Gibson,
Thomas s. Eaton, VIM. C. Webb,
Zenas P. Longland, Silas S. johnson,
T. W. Engle, James T. Carpenter,
VIM. A. Cleaver
Oct 2-3w SAMUEL YEARSLEY.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
Is your Life Worth 10 Cents 2

Sickness prevails everywhere, and every
body complains of some disease during their
life. When sick, the object is to get well j;
now we say plainly that no person in this
world that is suffering with Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint and its effects, such as Indigestion,
Costiveness, Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Heartburn, Palpitation of the Heart, Depress-
ed Spirits, Biliousness, &C., can take Green's s
august Fzower without getting relief If you
doubt th. go TO your Druggist DR.. Cham
berlain, lsiddletown, Del, or H. P. Baker,
Odessa, Del. and get a sample bottle for 10
cents and try it, or regular size for Is cts.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
Spetial Motites.

IT Is USELESS to attempt to cleanse stream
while the fountain is impure. Dyspepsia,
complaints of the liver and kidneys, eruptions
of the skin, scrofula, headaches, and all di-
seases arising from impure blood, are at once
removed by DR.. Walkers CALIFORNIA VINEGAR
BIrTERs, the great and infallible purifier of the
blood, and renovator of the system. 1t has
never been known 10 fail, provided the patien
had not delayed using it until the vitality of
his system was too far gone
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
NOTICE.

The undersigned intending to quit business,
offers for sale ONE-HALF interest in the
WHEELWRIGHT and BLACKSMITH Shops
Consisting of STOCK and TOOLS, &C., will
sell CHEAP and on reasonable conditions
Possession given Immediately. For further
particulars, address L. B. LEE,
Oct 2-2m Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23

Business Locals and Special Notices 10 cents
a line for each insertion. Obituaries charged
for at the rate Of cents per line of eight
words. Marriages and deaths inserted free.
TERMS: Cash in advance, invariably.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23

DRAWINGS FOR THE NOVEMBER TERM OF COURT.
The following is a list Of The Petit Jurors
drawn for the November term of the Court:
First panel: Brandywine hundred-Bay-
ard Gaest, John Veale, Westle; Harrigan !;
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
MEETING IN wILMlNGToN-ELEcTIoN OF OFFICERS
AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS.

state Temperance Union.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23

New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses,
Choice Sugar Loaf Drips and Sugar House
Syrups, at S. M. REYNOLDS.
A good Black Tea for so cents, at
S. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Rumford's Yeast Powder the best in the
market, for sale by s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1875-10-23
HOUSE FOR RENT.

ST. ANNES RECTORY. Possession lst
October. Apply to GEO. W. INGRAM.
Sc lpl-f.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23

On immigration and Agrical-
ture-Messrs. Pannell, Mcdonald,
Dickinson, Sherrard and LOOMS.
On Claims and Grievances.
Messrs. Sherrard, Dickinson, Gran
than Pannell and Berkshire
On Public Printing Messrs.
Eastman, Cunningham, Clayton,
Price and LOOMS.
On Federal Relations-Messr
McGinnis, Camden, Custom, Clay
ton, Dennis, Bennett and Loomis.
On Forfeited, Delinquent ane
Unappropriated Lands - Messr
Dickinson, Golf, McGinnis, Arne'
and Scott.
On Rules-Messrs. Dennis, Ben
nett, Johnson, Burdett and Bish-
OPP.
On Public Library-Messrs.
Shelton. Eastman, Cunningham,
Golf and Berkshire.
Enrolled Bills-Messrs Scott and
Cunningham.
Nothing of interest was trans
acted in the Senate after the an
nouncement of the standing COM
mittees.
SPECULATIONS.
The Senatorial contest wakes
warm and wakes warmer. Hon.
Allen It. Caperton, accompanied
by several friends, arrived last
night, and, we presume, will at
once actively enter the list of aspi-
rants.
Camden ana Walker are ac-
knowledged to be the two leading
candidates, and this fact being full
ly realized by the other aspirants,
they are putting their heads to-
gether for the purpose of prevent
ing caucus, hoping in this way to
bring about free fight in an open
field, and thereby secure some ad-
vantages they could not otherwise
obtain. | hardly think they will
succeed in their little game; but if
they do succeed in preventing a
caucus, L fail to see how it will ben
eft those engaged in it, But the
average legislator is as uncertain
as the Irishman's flea, and all spec
ulations may be suddenly and I'M
eXpectedly set at naught.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
For the INDEPENDENT.
FROM VANCLEVESVILLE.
Eds. Independent.

Eds. Independent:
In these days ofmysterious Won
ders and ghosts, when every coun-
ty and neighb orhoed has its appa-
ritions, it would never do for Van
clev esVille to be behind the times,
and so we have ghost at last
None Of your tangible humbugs,
but real ghost, and this time ina
rathor peculiar form. A few nights
ago one of our young citizens mot
a Good Templar) as he was riding
along towards his house, suddenly
came to halt, and behold! stretch
Ell across the road appeared very
strange spectre. Strange sight in
this peaceable eommunity-a us.
banner. Yes, the glorious old stars
and stripes may look very beauti-
tiful to patriotic citizen, but our
travellers patriotism seemsto have
been at low ebb about this time,
and he did not relish the idea of
seeing the banner of his country at
such an unreasonable hour land sup
ported by an invisible hand. The
consequence was he was a little,
just little, confused. However,
ne made the best of his way back
home, and the next morning some
neighbors went to look for that flag
1t is needless to say that they did
not find it - but 1 will say for the
benefit of some efyour timid read
ers, that as long as Mr.. Geo. Zepp
keeps his spotted mustang POM at
home that ghost will not appear
again in this vicinity. All Of our
first class sensations turn out to be
spotted ponies, or something equal
ly as tangible.
Rev. A. E. Rogers commenced a
series of meetings at Vancleves-
Vile school-house ON last Sabbath
night, and will probably continue
the remainder of the week. In
spite of the. REGISTERS" fun our
Debating society is progressing.
The question last Friday night was
SIS capital punishmentjustifiable,'
with Messrs. j Sykeman, r B
Carrot, and w Wecton in the af-
firmativa, and j Pool, r McWil-
liams and III Fulke in the mega
tive. After a lively discussion it
was decided in the affirmative.
More Anon,
Respectfully
MEMO.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
FROM BERKELEY SPRINGS.

BERKELEY SPRINGS, Jan. 81.
We are informed the following
fatal accident occurred in the south
e-n part of this county. A child
of 3 years, son of Mr. Page Henry
was fatally burned ,on Friday last,
during brief absence of the
Mother.
The Grand and Petit jury term,
County Court, meets on LIST inst,
with rs causes on the docket, sew
eral of which, are very important.
Through the courtesy of County
Clerk, Dawson, we give the fol-
lowing statistics, during the year
past, there were $50 births, 40
deaths, 40 marriages. Tnese figur-
es are almost an average for some
years, yet there has been noiin-
crease of population, the surplus
being sent off annually to furnish
congressman &c. for the far west
This time, Morgan owns the
snake, that is to he embalmed in
history. On Tuesday last large
snake, of unknown species, was
killed by Chas Shade, the reptile
was 3 feet long, IA inches in cir
conference and was supposed to
be an inhabitant of the water, as
it had taken possession of spring
upon Charley's PAS premises.
The store of Mr.. Rider, 2 miles
from Bath on the Martinsburg
grade, was consumed by fire, the
latter part oflast week, loss $4,000
and ne insurance. Mr. r.. believes
it was the work of an incendiary.
Bath seems perfectly Indifferent
as to who is next Senator, but
wants p. S. located right here.
PETER
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
THE AGRICULTURAL As
ISOLATION.

An effort will be made on the
Both of January, to get q meeting
of the Stockholders of this Associa-
ton. The Society thus far has
proved decided success. Of
course its every effort has been
surrounded with the usual amount
of sombre croaking, but for all that
it has been pushed along and the
receipts of every fair has netted
enough to pay ten per cent.
dividend on thirty thousand dol
lars. Three thousand dollars has
been applied annually to the pay
ment of principal and interest on
the debts. We do not know why
the country people have refused
not only their financial assistance
but actually their presence at the
fairs. We know what we are
talking about. Our position at
the gate enabled us to know
pretty we'll who attended,
and whilst we are sorry to do SO,
still, honest candor impels us on
say, that the financial success OF our
fairs is not due to the attendance
of the people of Berkeley. We do
uot refer to exhibitors, but to WIS.,
itors. This is eminently wrong.
We have hoped that the Changers
would take hold of the institution,
and endeavor to secure enough
stock to place it upon firm basis.
But we have not heard of any sue
cessful move in this direction. The
stock book shows that the town
people have done their duty. The
Association should now receive
the most earnest attention, and
every stakeholder should certainly
be able to attend and aid in organ
izing for the current year. We
hope to be able to say, that the
meeting was well attended. The
prospect ahead is good.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
The Capital Question.

The following in reference to the
removal of the Capital we clip from
correspondence of the Wheeling
IateHigencer. We have no doubt
in the world our people will be
happy to be honored in the man
ner proposed.
The Charleston people are very
restless over the talk about NOV
ing the Capital to some point in the
northwestern part OF the State.
They think the chances are against
them much stronger than ever be-
fore, and we are lead to believe
that they are right. There is an
actual majority in both branches
of the Legislature who are in fa-
vor of removal, if they can be con-
centrated upon some favorable To-
cality to place it. The Wheeling
proposition all along has heen con-
sidered the most desirable, but re-
Gently new plan has been sprung
viz to take it to Martinsburg as d
permanent location. This propo-
sition takes from Charleston the
Eastern Panhandle delegation,
which is now solidly for it, and if
the friends of the Wheeling propo-
sition will unite on Martinsburg
the removal of the Capital from
Charleston is a fixed fact The
question has not yet been moved
in either House, but it is rapidly
coming to a head and will be in
condition to leave at an early day.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
One Dollar and her Forgive
moss.

The will OF the late Julia Smith,
who left an estate worth $40, 900,
was admitted to probate in New
York Saturday morning after II
long contest. The peculiar feature
of the case was that she left all her
properly to Il niece, a minor, cut
ting off her husband with 81 and
her forgiveness " Mrs. Smith
had separated from her husband
some years prior to her death, ow-
ing, as she alleged, tn his cruel
treatment of her. The contestant
was the husband.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
Communicated.
MEssRs EDS :

MEssRs EDS:
The room of the New Haven
Debating Society was enlivensd
on last Tuesday evening by the
presence of DIR. j. 3. Snodgrass
and his accomplished friend, Mr..
r.. s. Richardson. After the rou-
tine business was over the Doctor
was introduced, and held the au-
dienee entranced by the power
of his demonstrations i'm proof
of the triumph of mind
over matter, challenging the I'M
Outstanding oy the depth of rea-
soning and the beauty OF his inn
agery. AT its close a vote of thanks
was DR.. by the Society. The ques-
ton for discussion was then taken
up and briefly reviewed, the DIR.
and Mr.. Richardson participating,
who by their brilliant repartee de-
lighted the audience. S.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23

The Washington Chronicle calls
upon Forney to come home from
Europe and explain how he came
to get $25, 900 from the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company at the very
time when he profsssed to be per-
sonally struggling to reform the
corruptions of the Republican par
ty in Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
INDEPENDENT
Published Daily and Weekly by the
INDEPENDENT PRINTING CO.
6londeps Building Corner Queen & Martin ST
CAPITAL REMOVAL.

LiScWHeTS Will ne IOunu some IN
teresting correspondence from
Charleston. The question of Cap
ital removal is referred to in not
very hope ul terms, and the diff
Guilty seems to be just where it was
the last session of the Legislature,
viz: in the Senate. We do not
know whether or not it can be at
tributed to the detection of the
Senator from this district, for we
have been recently informed by
many leading Democrats of this
county, that Mr.. urantham has
always expressed himself in favor
OF removal. We never had any
conversation with him on the SUBJ
ject. We know that John w.
Grantham, of Jefferson, was against
removal, and such was the feeling
last fall in consequence of this po-
sition, that had he been a candi-
date, he would have been defeated
by a majority of at least one
thousand in this district. Even
the Democrats of this Panhandle
are becoming tired of this trifling
with the interests of the people,
We heard prominent Democrat
say on Saturday last, that this was
not political question, and that
in his opinion, four men out of
every five in the district desired
removal. 1t is simply impossible
for Delegate to sustain himselfin
this Panhandle in q vote against
removal. 1t is q Well-known fact
that for certain purposes,non-re-
movalists took this question into
Tuscarora Grange, and that body
honestly decided in favor Of re-
moval. Since that time TWO other
Oranges have acted, viz: Mill
Creek and Gerardstown, and both
have spoken in favor of removal.
This is certainly strong indication
Of the feelings of the farmers, and
representatives will yet learn, if
they have not already learned that
farmers have votes and influence.
In the town of Martinsburg, we
assert without fear decentralization
that the municipal authorities and
the Board of Trade, representing
every interest of the Corporation,
favor removal. We do not know
that either the Senator or Dele
gates from this county propose to
vote against the interests of their
constituents, but if they do, it is
we'll that they do so advisedly. We
are at a loss to know why it is that
men SO suddenly change position at
ter election, and are SO full of prom
Uses to comply with public senti-
ment prior to the election. We
think we car safely defy any man
to name twenty-five voters within
the limits of Berkeley county, OPP
posed to removal. and willing to
publicly avow it.
We refer to these things,now not
ia the hope of influencing single
vose on the question, but with the
soledesire of preparing our people
to aGf in the future upon this issue
independent of all parties.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23
AN OF III Il R PRINTING
SWINDLE..
Where the Peoples Money
Goes.

We clip from the Wheeling Reg
lister, the following Special Dis
patch, dated Charleston, Jan. 10.
There is new printing fraud of
large proportions agitating the
community here. The printing is
nOw let to the lowest bidder, and
under that arrangement, John w.
Gentry has manufactured for the
School Department, one thousand
copies of blank book with a
printed head ,and containing eleven
leaves of foolscap, for which he
charges the State the modest sum
of ten thousand dollars.
This magnificent swindle is said
to be in strict accordance with
law. d.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23

Douglas Jerrold says, il his
Hedgehog Letters" hat "respec-
liability is all very we'll for folks
who can have it for ready money,
but to be obliged to run in debt for
it is enough to break the heart of
an angel
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23

We caa never detect how much
of our social demeanor is made up
of artificial airs until we see a per-
son whe is at once beautiful
and simple. Without the beauty
we are apt to call the simplicity
aWkwardness.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-23

There is no such thing as luck.
It's fancy name for being always
at our duty,an so sure to be ready
when t he good time comes.
, 1875-09-21
GREAT BRITAIN,

LoNpoH Botk. 20 Tho Richmond Iron Works.
At s.ooktot-upon-Tecs, comprising twenty-&ix
furnaces And rolling mills. and employing $40
hands, haa suspended. Tho concern is fnsoivont.
THE DAEAnsruFxa nAnXEr.
Lonpos, Sept. N.-Tho Mark Lana Express
this evening has the following review Of tho
corn m2Fk8a for the week: Tha lhnt 6Atli-
srings Of the harvest In the South
Of England haTe been woll eccnrDd. The usual
consequence haa snaued, and tho reduction IN
the pres Of wheat hAs baou unlversal. say FROM
! to 2 sllllings per Quarter. As our hvoraEes,
iowovor, arc only 1H I'd aboYe those OF last year,
thsra sootps 10 bo lttl room on 6eanty and
goes begging, Il may ind profitable vent III tho
coin trade. Tho Frencl, claim that tho kroWth
has exceeded their Wanta BY about 3,Oo0,0o0
quarters, bnt sbs fact that Frcnci farIusrs aEs
tuore reluctant than ousse.os 70 givo way con-
firms tho ll4presslon that the estimate il or
roneous. The Paris market tAa beeu steady for
four and flne wheat. though It In about SHILLING
eassor for inferior new. Ia The provinces there
has been very little change. On tho Continent
generally there has boon but little movement.
tho spazketd IN somo placer ln 1oimany being
tlrmer, and In othsrs eaater. In Holland prices
have only declined I chilling; In belgium
hardly that but 10 Hungary. with better sup
plies there hsa boep = decline Of 9s per quarter,
aud tile HANG h true OF DonmaEk. Holders a.
Odessa still demand higher prices.
THE ERIN AoAp.
sir Edward William Wstkia, who haa 1uat IT.
turned from 1 personal inspection OF The Erlc
Railroad, has published bs report 10 which he
describes tho permanent. way OF The Er'e
Issil1oad ~ quite equal TO tho standaid
In tho Un1ted 6tates, but tho rolling
stock, he says, u detective. Tho net
revenue OF the limo is only II pes cont Of the
gross receipts aud tho outstanding dcbts OF tho
Company arc equal 10 about fourteen montha'
prohts, 8ar Edward won!d not raise now capitat
In tho present stale Of the Company's credit.
but advises tho boudboldars TO devose the
eaxntngs OF tho Line towards paying on