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Middletown transcript., 1875-02-06
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. s, 1875.
Local and State Affairs.
Minor Topics.

Letter headings printed in copying ink
can be had at the TRANscRIPT Office.
The whistling Of the blue birds, on Mon
day, made US think that the spring time is
coming.
The Peach Growers Association will hold
their annual meeting on the 23d of the pres
ent month.
The Western Hetel Stables, of Wilmington,
were destroyed by fire last Saturday nignt.
Loss not very heavy.
Rev. DR.. Willis will lecture in the Presby-
terian Church, at Delaware City, Tuesday
evening, 10th inst.
Prof. Clemmer's Children's Jubilee on next
Thursday evening, promises 70 be a irst-ciass
affair
pigeon shooting match was broken up
by the arrest Of the participants, by the >. T.
G. A. in Wilmington, last week.
The Legislature-both Honses-has resoiv-
ed to adjourn sine die, on the 26th inst. WI
they do it?
Mrs. T. Y. DeNormandee, wife Of the well
known china merchant Of Wilmington, died'
in that city, last week.
+. P. Mcdowell has fine lot OF young
Western mules for sale, at the Middletown
Hotel stables.
The Commercial claims the right to ZAP
nroye or condemn the actions OF the Legls-
lature. When did it ever approve the acts OF
Democrats?
The Delaware College Advance says the
Newark Herald, the new paper that was 10
be started in Newark, is 'among the things
of the past"
As will be seen by bis card, Mr. John kras-
tel carries on the carpet weaving business IN
Chesapeake City, formerly conducted BY Mr.
John Smith.
We publish interesting letters this week,
from different parts Of the county, on various
topics Of interest.
The Legislative Ball will be given at the
Capitol Hotel, in Dover, next Monday night.
Tareton and kid gloves are in demand TINS
week.
The weather has been changeable this
week. Tuesday was terribly rainy day,
Wednesday pleasant and Thursday cold as
tsgit eout.'
The ice-houses are all filled.
The Building and Loan Association met en-
Wednesday evening.
The streets have been in bad condition to
travel for number of days
Navigation is still closed, and nc signs Of a
obreak up'' can be seen.
The trappers have little success this winter,
owing to the severe weather.
The ssService of Song has been postponed
for an indefinite period, owing to some inter-
fering cause.
Quot pitching has formed the means Of
sipassing the lonely hours away for the win
ter season. for number of our sporting men
There is some talk Of erecting "a saw mil
on the Appoquinimink Greek, but the parties
have not yet made any defiaite decision.
At the M. E. Churca the series of meetings
have closed, as the interest manifested did
not Justify their being longer continued
There was, however, number Of conver'
sions.
The entertainment to be given BY the ladie'
and gents Of the NJ. e. Church, will consist
of acting charades, &C., after which Mar
,ha Washington tea party will be the leading
feature Of the occasion, and judging from the
interest manifested at the meetings, rare
chance for pleasant evening may be expect
ed. They will be held on the evenings Of The
18th and 18th Of February, and good time
for all il in store. HExIcoN.
Public Sales.
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FOR RENT.

TTyHE STORE ROOM now occnpied by ].
i Frazer Eliason, ESQ.,. Possession given
March 25th 1875. EW. LOCKWOOD,
Dec 26-tf. For Richard Lockwood
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FOR RENT.

T0HE large and commodious Store Room in
i the Town Hall, Middletown, now occu-
pied BY G. W. W. Naudain. Possession Civ
en- March 25th. Apply to
Jan 9-3t SAMUEL PENNINGTON
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N q w HOTEL
At Townsend, Del.
FOR SALE.

7E0 Cords of Oak and Maple WOOD, eli
LOU ther in the woods or delivered in
Quantities to suit purchasers. Apply to II
JOHN A REYNOLDS,
Dec. l2-tf. Middletown, Del.
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The undersigned will rent his farm on the
Levels, near Middletowu. to good tenant for
the coming year. }. M. BARR.
Jan 40 1975--2m
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FOR SALE.

A SHIFTING-TOP PARK HETON, Pole,
n Shafts, Double Harness and Nets,-for
sale cheap May be seen at DIR. Barr's stable.
Jan 9-tf ]. NJ. BARR.
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NOTICE.

The gentlemen who took, through mistake,
a ROBE from the Middletown Hotel on We'd
nesday, 18th inst, will please return it.
ALEX. MAXWELL.
Jan 23-3t.
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A NEW DEPARTURE.
Four good reasons why Cigar Manufactur-
ers should buy their Leaf Tobacco of JAMES
DALEY 4 co.
First-We select and grade the leaf into
Wrappers, Seconds, Binders and Filters, throw
ing out frost-bitten and all uncured tobacco.
Second-We pack in cases ranging from
thirty-fve to seventy pounds, thereby giving
manufacturer chance to see what he is
buying.
Third-Whole cases have ruined many
manufacturers by being uasweated, tender and
losing from sixty to one hundred pounds in
weight.
Fourth-Every case guaranteed actual
weight and delivered free of Charge to any
part Of the city.
ALL WE ASK Is A TRIAL.
JAMES DALEY & CO.,
N. E. CORNER THIRD AND RACE STS,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa,
Jobbers in Leaf Tobacco, and General Supply
Store for evething connected with the BUSH
ness. ia 23-4t
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MARRIED..

vANpERFoRD- I'm Philadelphia,
Pa, on the 23d of December, 1874, at the re-
sidence of the brides brother, by Rev. John
Chambers, D. D., Dr.. Julien J. vanderford
and Miss P. M. Smethurst, both of that city.
No cards.
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FARM FOR RENT.

Jan 23-3t.
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House for concurrence. The House bill to
incorporate the Diamond State Insurance Co.,
was lost. The bill to incorporate the Even
ing Star Council, No. L., s. l. D. Of A., was
passed The House bill to change the place
of holding the elections in Broad Creek Hd.,
was laid on the table.
HoUsE.-A large number Of new bills were
introduced and read a first time, and notice
of several more were given. The bills for
changing the place of voting in Gumbors
HID, and for reviving and extending the time
for recording private acts, were passed. Mr..
Pyle, from the Com. Of Ways and Means, re-
ported back the bill repealing the tax on
bonds and mortgages, which was laid on the
table for the present. A joint resolution
donating certain law books to the New Cas-
tie Law Library, was adopted also the Sen
ate joint resolution in relation to the publica-
ton of decisions in equity cases. The report
Of the Fishery Commissioners was read and
accepted. Mr.. Pyle presented petition from
so3 citizens, of Wilmington, asking for the
establishment of public schools for negro
children. Referred. On motion Of Mr.. Now
land, the House resolved itself into Com
nittee of the Whole-secrst session-for the
purpose Of considering the Conference Com
mittee's report on the rules for the goverance
of the State House.. The rules as agreed upon
by the committee, and adopted by the Senate
were concurred in, except the one appointing
G. C. Fulton. librarian.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3.
SENATE.-Petitions were presented from
large numbers Of persons from different parts
Of the State, praying for more stringent
liquor laws, which were read and referred
Bills introduced: To incorporate the Sus
sex Midland R. r. co: : to amend chap. 372
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UNION SPOKE WORKS. Spokes,
Rims, Plow Handles. J. 9. DAVIS & SON. g..
W. Cor. Leopard and Otter Sts. JuA-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

IN his last letter from Paris Arsene Hous
saye discourses of beauty, and claims that
each can make himself or herself beautiful.
To sustain this theory he tells of Rachel. who
said to those who were speaking of her beau
ty: "You don't imagine-all of you who
think me beautiful now-a-days-how ugly
was at the beginning J., who was to play
tragedy, had comic mask. / was laughable,
with my horned forehead, my nose like
comma,my pointed eyes, my grinning mouth.
You can supply the rest yourself. l was
once taken by my father 10 the Louvre. l
did not care much for tie pictures, although
he called my attention to the tragic scenes of
David. But when 1 came among the marbles
change came over me like revelation. 1
saw how fine it was to be beautiful. l went
out from there taller than before, with bor-
rowed dignity which l was TO turn into natur-
al grace. The next day L looked over col
lection of engravings after the antique.
never received lesson SO advantageous at
the Conservatoire. If had ever effectively
addressed the eyes OF my audience by my at
titudes and expressions, it is because those
masterpieces so appealed to my eyes," "Oh,
1 forgot" she continued, 81 must tell you
that if 1 have become beautiful as you say,
though I don't believe a word of it, it is ow-
ing to my daily study how not to be uglier
than I am. l haze eliminated what there
was of monstrous in my face. As was in
the season of sap when 1 took the idea
making myself over again, after the ancestral
rough-dralt, everything, with the help Of
Providence, went well. The knobs OF my
forehead retired, my eyes opened, my nose
grew straight, my thin lips were rounded, my
disordered teeth were put back in their
places.' Here Rachel smiled with that deli
cate smile which was so enchanting. "And
then spread over all a certain air of intelli-
gence, which 1 do not possess" She was in
terrupted by so many compliments, which
were the simple truth. that she could not
continue the story of her imperfections.
''Well," she still said, "the good thing about
it is that did not try to be beautiful for the
sake of a man, as other women do, but for
sake of art, disdaining the commerce of
love- as the philosophers call it.
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T,itpr0rV Notes

An interesting and probably valuable discov-
cry has been made at the Biblotheque Nation
ale in Paris. During the Easter vacation
committee charged with the revision and class
i6cation of manuscripts, found twenty-one let
ters of Robespierre, which are said to contain
some startling facts. They are soon to be pub
lished.
Roberts Brothers will republish in this coun-
try Autobiography, Memoirs, and Core
spondence of VIM. Goodwin" His connection
with men celebrated in the literature of his
time was so intimate and vital that the book
promises to be one of great interest.
Among Roberts Brothers fall announce
ments are Miss Alcott's Eight Cousins; or the
AnthiIl;" Jean Ingelow's new novel. Fated to
be Free" Susan Coolidge's juvenile for Christ
mas time, "Nine Little GosliDgs;" Mr.. Ham
merton's Round My House," "Mce at Play,
by Neil Forest; 'Jolly Good Times, by 2.
Tho1ne; and Six to Sixteen" by Juliana H
Ewing.
Mr.. Swinburne is engaged studying the old
ballads, preparatory to writing something
about them.
Miss Sarah Clarke, sister of the Rev. james
Freeman Clarke, who has resided in Rome for
several wears, is engaged upon series OF
sketches of all the places visited by Dante.
These sketches have involved an immense
amount of study aud research, besides great
derl of travelling from city to city.
The London Academy says, ''Some of the
simple sociable habits of Talfourd's and Bull
wer Lytton's days still prevail in French liter
ary circles. Thus last week there assembled
in Victor Hugo's library some thirty of the
leading writer's and artists of Paris, and the
poet deelalmed selection of the pieces that
are to form the second instalment of the Le-
gende des Sieces' This general title, as NJ.
Hugo announced many years ago, is to cover
trilogy, whereof La Fin de Satan is the de-
nouenaent, and Dieu' the beginning. Both these
poems are now ready for publication
Swnburne's preface to the new edition of
Chapman's works is described as masterly
piece of English prose, as well as fine exhi-
bition of criticism. la passing he makes
generous defence of Browning from the charge
of obs,urity. ITO tax Mr.. Browning with OBJ
scurity," he says in one sentence, sis about as
accurate as to call Lyneus purblind, or to COM
plain of sluggish action of the electric tele-
graph"
A new "History of Secret Societies in all
Ages and Countries" by c. w. Heckethorn,
has been published in Eoglanl. 1t reaches
from the Magi to the Fenians.
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TO LET.
10 Let
To Let.

HOOD FURNISHED ROOM to let for gentlemen,
" in desirable location.
Enuuire at this office my2ltf
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In July next an International Geographi-
cal Congress will assemble in Paris, and great
efforts are making to have full attendance
of eminent men from all countries. A recent
writer from the French capital, in alluding to
this congress, said: "From the number and
variety of topics suggested for consideration,
the activities of geographers, the efforts of the
French Geographical Society and the patron
age of nearly all the crowned heads of Europe
there is little doubt that there will be an i'm
posing spectacle in the exposition, and an un-
precedented gathering Of men of genius and
science during the session of the congress-"
One of the main purposes of this meeting is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THE prospect is that the strike in the coal
region is near its end. The disturbance there
has been vexation to the whole country
and has encouraged the spirit of lawlessness
everywhere. The restoration of order will be
hailed with the lvelest satisfaction.
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A DESCENDANT of Peter the Hermit has
been raised by the Pope to the dignity of a
Roman Prince. Here is fine chance tor
Bismarck and Gladstone TO get terribly
frightened, and to raise the alarm that new
crusade is to be preached.
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on foot. An unbroken column of majestic beauty
and Oriental magnifcence. This parade has never
been approached, and is an imposing sight of gold
bedizzened brilliancy.
FREE OMISSION TO ALL WHO
PURCHAsE The LIE & OF r. Il.
ent period of 1875 with nearly 1000 pages and 30 full
page illustrations, reduced in price from $3.50 to
$1.50. For sale with the Great HppodrOme.
Uniformed Ushers in attendance.
Doors open at 10, and O'Clock p. m.
Admission 30 cents. Children under years, 20
cents. Reserved seats extra.
Every facility will be afforded the public for obtain
ing tickets on the ground, but to accommodate those
who wish to avoid possible crowd apd delay few
the Music and Piano Rooms of Ira G. Stockbridge
1856 Exchange Street.
pressing engagements elsewhere. the Hippodrome
will not visit any another city in Maine the present
season, and in order that all may see it at Portland
three elaborate performances Will be gwen. 10
avoid the crowds that will attend Ladies and Chill
dren had better visit the morning exhibition as far
as possible. ,,.,
aggregates nearly $4,000 daily, it will be mpossi-
bic tosstop for exhibitions Aat smaller towus. FIX
cursis trains can be arranged with and run at such
hours as will accommodate the public, carrying pas
sengers to and from the Hippodrome at greatly
reduced rates.
Remember the Roman HippOdr0me is
not n Circus and that every Objectionable feature
has been removed so that the clergy and moral
classes safely attend without fear of being an
noyed by coarse jests, immodest apparel and Iepu-
sive displays.
NoTICE.-The many thousand feet of lumber from
which the immense Ampitheatre is erected in every
stand will be offered for sale at public auction the
Hippodrome grounds the day after exhibition. The
lumber is valuable for building and other purposes
in most cases answering well as if new.
ROUTE OF THE PARADE.-The grand pageant will
leave the Reservoir and proceed through Bramhall
to Congress street, Congress to Exchange street, Ex
change to Post Office, Post Office through Middle
and Free streets to High, High to Spring street.
Spring to Bracket and through Bracket to the AM
ptheatre.
my2i dFSMWFM&w1t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

IT is asserted by some of the Western
papers that Ethan Allen caught the phrase
s"By the great jehovah from his grand
father, the venerable William Allen, now
Governor Of Ohio, with whom the expetive
ia a favorite one
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THE danger in New jersey is over, and the
world at large breathes more at ease. The
faculties of the two colleges have met have
calmly discussed the matter, and have decided
that the cannon shall be restored. So in
humdrum fashion the "rape of the gum
comes to an end
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THAT section in the Prussian converts bill
permitting the establishment OF religious
orders which devote themselves exclusively
to the care of the sick to continue in exist
ence, is said to owe its origin to the Empress
Augusta, who pointed out to the Emperor
the great services rendered in the last war by
the Sisters of Mercy 10 the wounded soldiers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THE increase in the war strength of the
French army, which has so alarmed Germany
amounts to 144GOO men. 1t is not to be Won
dered at that this increase should excite some
apprehension in the Teutonic breast.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

In speaking of the death of John G.
Breckenridge the Hartford Courant states
that the Democratic party in Connecticut has
been under the leadership and control, ever
since 1860, of the men who were prominent
in the Breckinridge movement of that year.
This accounts for the extreme secession
sympathizing tone of the Connecticut De-
mocracy. It will be remembered that Breck-
inrdge had much greater strength in
Connecticut than in any other New England
state, nearly equally dividing the party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

IT appears that the Indian Interpreters
have been iudulging in ways that are dark in
their intercourse with the "great father"
known to pale-faces as the President. They
do not fully nor truthfully repeat the COM
plants the Indians have to make. The last
time the tribes were represented at Washing
ton similar unfair dealing was discovered
One of the chiefs made bitter complaints of
ill treatment and robbery against one of the
agents. When the interpreter came to rem
der this he represented the Indian as saying
that this agent had been their best FRIEND
and had in all ways protected their interests
and dealt honestly by them; that charges had
been made against him. but they were not
true and that the Indians desired him re-
tanned, and would be very sorry to have him
removed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THE chief of the bureau of statistics fur
nishes statement, showing marked de-
crease in the exports of principal articles Of
British and Irish produce and manufactures,
from the United Kingdom to the United
States, during the four months ending April
30, 1875, compared with the same months OF
1874
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THE PRESS.
MONDAY MORNING, MAY "a. 1875

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with a Card certificate countersiened by Stanley T.
Pullen, Editor. All railway, steamboat and hotel
managers will confer favor upon by demanding
credentials of every person claiming to represent our
journal, as we have information that several "bum-
mers'' are seeking courtesies in the name OF the
PRESS and we have no disposition to be, even pas
siyey, party to such frauds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

A REMARKABLE case of drunkenness by
proxy is announced. The first ounce OF
blood injected into Frank Bar's veins caused
intoxication. This remarkable effect set the
physicians to hunting, and they discovered
that the man from whom the blood was
taken had been Oh spree. 1t is to be feared
that blood-drinking may once more come into
fashion. The effect of the TRANSMISSION was
very marked upon General Blair, and he
hadn't felt SO much like himself for many a
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

THE French Committee of Thirty did
very good thing for the republic when they
resigned. for they have been stumbling blocks
in the way of its establishment. They were
mon archists, and their endeavor has been to
impede all legislation that tended toward the
republic The majority of the Assembly,
now evidently strong republicans, did not
care to trust the bills for the new election to
the hands of the obstructionist committee.
At this want of confidence the monarchists
fortunately crew angry, and resigned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

IT is intimated that the reports in regard
to grasshopper depredAtions in the West have
their origin with the grain spectators, and
are put in circulation to assist the "bulls" of
uorO
believe that the plague will be lightly felt this
year, and that abundant crops will be har-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24
CITY HALL, PORTLAND.

Tuesday, June Ia 5,1S55 sat II o'cik A. WI =,
for the purpose of nominating candidate for
Governor, and transacting any other business that
may properly come before this convention.
The basis Of representation will be as fOllows:-
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
one delegate and one additional for every IS votes
cast the Republican candidate for Governor i'll 1874,
fraction of 40 votes, additional to the full number
for delegate, is also entitled to a delegate.
Delegates authorized to fill vacancies only with
actual residents of the county to which the town
belongs.
The State Committee will be In session at 10 O'Clock
on the morning of the Convention for the reception
credentials,
JAMES G. BLAINE, Kennebec, Chairman.
WILLIAM P. FRYE, Androscoggin.
HENRY o. PERRY, AroostOok.
STANLEY T. PULLEN, Cumberland.
A. III. S. DAVIS. Franklin.
JOHN ID. HOPKINS, Hancock.
j. Ii. III. UEwETT, Knox.
S. S. MARBLE, Lincoln.
ENOCH FOSTER, JR., OXFORD.
JOSEPH w. PORTER, Penobscot.
"A. THOMPSON, Piscataquis.
f. ID. SEwALL, SagadahOc.
S. j. WALTON, Somerset
FRED ATWOOD, Waldo.
NELSON S. ALLAN, Washington.
JOHN HALL, York.
May 4, 1875.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-24

IT seems probable that England will be
obliged to resort to conscription to maintain
her army, as the old voluntary system is in
adenuate
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Sports Of Ancient Greece and Rom

The Olympian Games and Races of the Coliseum
at Rome Flat Races by Ladies; Two horse Chariot
man Standing Races: Pony Races by Boys; Contest
between English and American Jockeys, introduc-
Races by Ladies'; Elephant and Camel Races; Four
horse Chariot Races Great Liberty Races, by Forty
one Wild Horses, representing the Corso Stampede
at Rome: Liiputal Pony Races with Monkey Rid
ers Perfection in Elephant Training.
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,ERMs $500 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE.

to secure uniformity in the system of mathe-
matics' hydrography, physics, history, COM
merce, teaching geography, and other SINH
llr branches of knowledge.
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Partner Wanted.

FVyO ENGAGE with man of large experience in
Il the and secondhand furniture business.
From $500 to $1,000 capital required.
Address FURNITURE, Press Office.
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We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or reserve eommu-
nications that are not used
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20 E,qf.
Store 10 Let,

A TENEMENT of rooms, situated 80 Franklin
"A Street. For particulars call at the house or at
So Pearl st. WHITNEY 81 MEANS.
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