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Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

Formerly it was q maxim that a
young woman should never be mar
ried until she had spun herself set
of body, table and bsd linen. From
this custom all unmarried women
were termed spinsters.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

That historic puzzle, tho mystery
of the Man i'll the Iron Mask, is to be
unveiled by August I;eise, a German.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

INDIAN SQUAws READY To COM
PETE WITH TIE Rifle TEAMS OF
THE World. D.-Cnpt. Mcdonald,
commander Of the famous San Fran
cisco cadets, has camp at the foot
Of the San Bruno Mountain in Cali.
fornla. and for several months has
been training q company for Indians,
including four squaws and five men,
who represent rs many differ cnt tri-
hes. Capt. Mcdonald is wealthy and
eccentric, aud it is his intention that
California shall exhibit in the great
Centennial sh9w some of the most
wonderful Of tho wild inhabitants of
Cnliiornia's forests. The Indians are
trained in a lightning drill, in war
dances. in the feast Of fire, in a ribbon
dance, and in gymnastic fcats. The
squaws, Capt. Mcdonald thinks, will
be able to compete with any team Of
marksmcn i'll the world. At long
range distance they havo done some
extraordinary shooting. The Iddians
are 10 be in Philadelphia in May.
Their costumes are elaborate and
costly.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

The are thousands Of children in
this country who have never seen n
silver ten cent piece or silver quarter.
What very interesting Kindergarten
lesson there is now in store for the
little folks. Paterfamilias must take
the first ten cent piece that comes TO
him in trade, and carry it to his little
bluc-cyed darling, md explain to her
the ramc Of the coin, its value, and
teach her its commercial usese by
sending her to invest lin sugarplnms.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

Benjamin Willis and his two sisters
were equally determined OH The qucs.
ton Of his marrying-hc that he
would, and they that he shouldn't.
This was in Bangor, which city is
greatly excited by the row in the
Willis family, which is wealthy.
Benjamin got married, and while i'll
Portland on the bridal trip, the sis
ters had him arrested as q lunatic. A
medical examination, however, de-
III ,nstratcd his sounducss Of mind and
he was liberated.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29
NERVOUS IEGSTRATlON,

Is characterized by general lang,lor or
weakness ofthc whole organism, cs,sciailv
of the nervous system, obsirnr,ing and pre-
venting the ordinary functions ofnai,,rc;
hencc there is Il disor,lrred state of the
sccretions; constipation, scanty and high
eolored urine, with al excess ofcar,hv or
lime sediment, indicative Of waste Of brain
and nerve substance, frequent lalpilations
OF the heart, loss ofmcmorv and mark Ell
irresolution of purpose, and inability 10
carry into action any well-lrlincd business
enterprise, or to fix the mind upon am one
thing at time. There is great sensitive
ness TO impress, though retained but a short
time, with nickcring and nuttcrins con,li-
sion Of the mental faculties, rendering an
individual what is commonly called Il
whif1lc-minded or Undetermined man.
This condition Of the indyillual distress
ing as it may with a certainty bccllrcd by
THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRICUM
AND LoTHRops TONIC PILLS,
Medicines uuriva'cd for their wonderful
properties and remarkable cures of all Ncr-
vous Complaints. Thcircilicacy is equally
great in the treatment and cure Of Cancers,
Nodes, Ulcers, P,lst,lle, Pimplcs, letter,
Fever, Sores, Ringworm, Erysipelas, scald-
head. BARRIERS Itch, Scurvy, Salt Rheum,
inga, Worms and Black Spots in tho Flesh.
Discolorations, Ulcers in the Throat, Mouth
and Nose, Sore Legs and Sores Of every
character, because these medicines arc tile
very beat
BLOOD MEDICINE
Ever placed before the people and arc war
rantcd to he shc most powerful Alternative
ever originated by man, removing Morbid
scnsiblity, Depression of Spirits, Demcntia
and Meiancholia
Be7S- Sold by all Druggists, and will be sent
Ivy express to all parts Of the country qy adj
dressing the proprietor, G. EDGAR
LOFllROP, NJ. d., lI3 Court street, Boston,
Mass, who may be consulted free Of charge
either personally or by mail. Send 25 cents
and get copy Of his Rook on Nervous
Diseases.
arg II 1875 ly
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

A colore'l dramatic company is
travelling i'll New England ,ia s
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

The London Times will send 4
Walter press to the Centennial EN-
hibitien upon which it is printed, this
press having been built expressly for !,
the exhibition, with all the latest
Improvements.
Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-04-29

a THoUGHTFuL TAILOR.
young man from one Of the suburban
districts, say the Danbury Ae,rs, was
i'll one nf our tailor shops getting
measured for Il vest the other after
noon.
married Or single o 'qucricd the
merchant after taking down the num-
bcr.
"Unmar: icd,' said the young man,
with a blush.
"lnsilc pocket OH the left hand
side, then" observed the tailor, rs if
to himself, making a memorandum to
that effect. After moments pause
the young man from the country was
prompted to ask
"What difference does my being
married or unmarried make with the
inside pocket ofmy vest 2"
"Ah, my dear sir" observed the
tailor, with a bland smile, "all differ
encc possible, as you must sec. Being
unmarried you want the pocket on
the left side, so as 10 bring iii. yr.:iy
lady's picture next to your heart"
but don't The married man also
want his wiIc's picture next to his
heart = qucricd the rnxious youth.
Possibly there is an instance Of
that kind said the tailor archng
his eyebrows, "but l never heard of
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NUMBER. bio

It was in New Jersey Sunday
school. The Superintendent appro-
ached youth of color who was pre-
sent for the first time, and inquired !,
his name :or the purpose Of placing it
OH the roll. The good man tried in
vain to preserve his dignity when tic
answer was returned, "Well, massa
calls me Captain, but my maiden
name is Moses" lIslnL
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

New HAMPSHIRE will open the cam
paign Of 1876 two weeks from to-mor-
row. when a Governor, Railroad Com
missioner, and Legislature are to be
chosen Two years ago the Democrats
carried the State in the reign of gen
eral Republican cussedness that then
prevailed = = \ x
Now both parties have excellent can
iidates. and there is no diversity be-
tween them on the currency issue, but
the Granite State is just the place for
Blaine's ghost of JEFF Davis to play its
Iiveliest pranks and stampede all wan
lering Republicans back to the party
fold again. 1t will doubtless vote Re-
publican BY an increased majority, but
it will be without significance 10 the
Presidential contest 1t is but an outer
picket skirmish. and the result will be
a flash response to the tomfoolery of the
Hills, fuckers and Randalls Of Con-
gress, who seem to think that the only
way to make their names immortal is to
defeat their party and themselves; but
when Connecticut comes to speak there
will be more CLEARLY defined lines and
the verdict will tave meaning If the
Republicans can't carry New Hamp-
shire by an increased majority. they
will prove that they are too much de-
moralized to profit by the blunders of
the Democracy, and if the Democracy
lose Connecticut. they will simply de-
clared that 1876 inst their gear out
Phila. Times. 28th uh.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

WIF1 No. 10 The book with this
title, written BY Mrs. Eliza Young.
18th wife of Brigham Young the chief
prophet Of the Mormons, is doubtless
the only. real and complete expose Of
the secret workings Of the Latter Day
Saints ever given to the public. Mrs.
Young relates in plain, but expressive
language the experience Of almost a
lifetime spent among the disciples Of
Joe Smith, and gives true and vivid
history Of the rise and progress Of the
polygamous society. He who wants to
be posted in the history Of this people
who have been for years attracting the
attention of the government and the
country generally, should read this
book Of Mrs. Young's. Miss Caven-
der. Of Smyrna, is canvassing for the
book, and will be in Middletown next
Tuesday for the purpose Of receiving
subscriptions.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

The Spanish ''cruel war" is over.
Don Carlos, after a series Of wholesome
furnishings. has thrown up the sponge
and left the field, announcing that be
has given up the struggle with Alfonso
for tho Spanish throne, for no other
reason than to promote the good and
happiness Of the people Of Spain. but
he wants it be distinctly understood
that be does not by any means relin-
quish bis claims to the throne Thus
having magpanimously given up a
struggle, which he could no longer
maintain, he has gone to England to
await the. progress Of events in the
hope that in the Auctuation Of Spanish
politics be may yet succeed in mounting
the throne Of bis ancestors. 4.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

THs most startling sensation that has
fallen upon the country since the assas-
sination Of President Lincoln was Great
ed yesterday BY the announcement that
,he Secretary at War. General Belk-
nap. had been found guilty Of selling
official patronage and receiving bribes
for appointments within bis command
At irst the report was received with
much caution: for people we're 10th to
believe that, even 10 these times Of
Official corruption, an officer occupying
so high position in the Government
could. bs found guilty Of SO fragrant
derelic,ion Of duty; but full confess
sion by the Secretary and hasty re-
signation. of his Office confirmed, but
too fully, the truth Of the report. Arti-
cles Of impeachment wero at once. as
soon as the facts Of the Secretary
crime became sufficiently established to
warrant the procedure. introduced into
the House Of Representatives, and i'm
mediatoly adopted with scarcely dis
senting vote. A committee was ap
pointed to give the necessary informa-
tion to the Senate. In the testimony
taken before the Congressional investi-
eating committee it was developed.
among other things, that one Caleb P
Marsh had paid to the wife Of General
Belknap for bis appointment as post
trader at Fort Sill, in the Indian Ter.
ritory, the sum Of $4,000 and th'
further sum Of So. 900 per annum since
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

WHEN the Democratic County Con-
vention met at New Castle to open the
campaign Of 1874, proposition was
introduced to abolish the practice OF
nominating candidates for the Legisla-
ture aud Levy Court by conventions a.
is now and was then toe custom, ano
leave the selection Of these candidates
to the voters Of the several hundreds
themselves, to be chosen by ballot after
the manner Of nominating the candi-
dates for sheriff and coroner A lik.
proposition will in all probability be in-
troduced at the next convention also.
Why then not settle it before hand !.
Why not lay it before the people and
let them say which Of the two method.
they would prefer?
1t cannot be denied that there ar.
many evils attending the present ays-
TEN. The primary meetings held for
the purpose Of appointing delegates to
the nominating conventions are too FIRE.
quently but little more than the gather.
ing Of q few individuals who, having
some particular object to accomplish OF
some personal friend whose name they
wish to see upon the ticket. attend th'
meeting to secure the accomplishment
Of their ends. Or it may sometimes
happen that few self-constituted lead
ers will 60 to the primaries and being
skilled in political trickery. or wire
pulling, they at once assume control Of
the meeting and. getting one Of tbei,
own number in the chair, select such
delegates Is will respond to their
wishes. and these delegates are sent to
the convention to put ia nomination the
candidate whom the aforesaid "clique'
has chosen.
A discussion of this question now
would serve to show up the advantage.
and disadvantages Of both sides, and
perhaps save the County Convention
rast amount Of unnecessary debate and
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

annoyance, and # Messrs. Dean and
Townsend and the Herald New Castle
fabletelling correspondents would spend
their fire 10 discussion of his subject
they might. accomplish far more good
than they possibly ever can in the use
less war Of words that is at present
waging between them over subjects SO
trifling as those which now engage
their attention
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

A BAD Lor -Winslow, the Boston
forger. who was recently arrested in
London. seems to have lineally inherit
ed his aptitude to crime. His race are
said to have been bad lot altogether.
His father, counterfeiter, criminal at
large: his brothers, frgers; bis sister.
an expert imitator Of signatures and
the wife of man who was hanged for
murder-altogether a lively ancestral
and family send-off for a man deter
mined to conquer the confidence Of
pious Bosom by his evangelical ways
and spirit of true inwardness.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
ANOTHER great effort is being made.

ANOTHER great effort is being made.
We are told, to establish Democratic
daily paper 10 Washington, which, it L.
intended, shall be the organ Of the
party at the capital. This same ex-
pertinent has been tried again and again
several times but has never met with
any success but successive failure. The
Washington air is not wholesome for
the health Of the organ Of any party out
OF power. Washington papers depend
too much on Government patronage to
be able to get along without it.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

1t is extraordinary how mems views
change under the teachings Of expert
.nce. Everybody remembers the as
toni>hment caused by the new depar-
ture proposed for The Democratic party
few years since by Mr.. Vallandigham
in relation to the issues settled by the
late war, though the party, both North
and South. accepted it long ago. If
The lite Of Mr.. Vallandigham had been
spared. he would doubtless have borne
an important part in bringing the
Democrats Of the country into their
present patriotic attitude as to the
issues of the past. And now we find
Senator Thurman. whose record as
consistent advocate of an honest cur
rency is without blenish, in letter tn
the Den.ocratic members Of the Ohio
Legislature, quoting approvingly from
speech on finance delivered last July
by the Hon. Geo. H. Pendletnn. in
which the latter declared emphatically
in favor of coin as the only basis for
paper currency. and for a return to
specie payment as soon as the Interests
If the country will permit 1t would
be curious. aud not very surprising
event. if MIR. Pendleton's friends
should yet present bis name as hard
money candidate for President at the
coming Democratic National Conven-
tion-N Y Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

/ STATEMENT
COMM MISSIONERS
Town OF N1iddletOwn,
For the Year Ending March 9Th, 1875.
| DR..
Balance in hands of Treas. 1874, 5 406 st
Tax levied on real estate and
csn;,,,;on 18Th 1902 81
| Doy tax 80 81
Road Commissioners 1875, zoo W
From Circuses. ~ W
Curling. 81 IL
1881 81
Pd E. N. Grattan, order book, 50
Pd. f. N Gratten, rebinding
Town Records, "
Pd Powers & Weightman, for
charges for ex'inguislers, AZ Al
Pd. j. Roberts, making lamps,
repairs, &c, "a AZ
Pd + C. Schreitz, lighting lamps
from March Ia, 1875 to March
IA. 1876, Isl 20
Pd. Dew. c Walker, for holding
Town election, DC
Pd. Charles Adams, oyster shells, OC
Pd. J. A. Stephens. oyster shells, l25 w
Pd. Thos. Budd, amendment
to Town charter, 90
Pd E, Jason & Brother, coal oil, so "
Pd. James Maxwell, curbing and
tagging. 2l0 w
Pd james Wilson, for stone, 10
Pd. E. R. Rice oyster shells and
basket, l3 O5
Pd Lee & Gears, repairing cell
in Town Hail. 10 80
Pd. Lolum Watkins, wharfage, 81
Pd Edward Reynolds, printing, IA 0u
Pd VIM. Green, work on streets
mailing and stone, l56 10
ID. j. NJ. Barr, lamp chimnies,
&c, % 20
Pd E. R. Cochran, hauling oys-
ter shells, Fc al 81 aL 81 Az
Pd. VIM J. Eliason, lamp post, 50
Pd. L. u. Vandeyrift, hauling, 40 "a
Pd Charles NJ. Sianger: laying
stone. 65 81
Pd J. b. Fenimore & Co., lumber
pd &C &. G. ohamberlaine, for -
chimnies, &c, 10 40
Pd W. W. Wilson. for hauling, IA 49
Pd. S. NJ Re, nolds, coal oil, a.
Pd. 7. w. Burris, police service, 5 90
Pd. W. W. Cannon. police SER
vice, 5 OF
Pd A. S. Pennington, police SER
vice, 5 90
I'd Richard NJ johnson, police
service, 90
Pd. M.dford, work on streets, Ii
Pd. David S. Stevens, work on
streets, IL 63
Pd. Thomas Wright work on
streets. IL IS
Pd. Alexander B. Cooper, for at
tornevs fees, 10 90
Pd. Clarence Anderson, glass
lamp, chimnies, &C., AZ %
Pd. Il K. Smith, oyster shells, 48 IS
I'd. +. w. Lockwood, cash paid
for labor on streets 3 81
Pd. John Carroll, for use of cart, 4 o.
pd. Thos. W. Buckle. keeping in
order FIVE extinguishers and
articles for ex,inguishers, AZ "a
Pd. b. Woodall, leveIing street, 6 o.
Pd. Andrew j. Hayes, work on
Streets l3
Pd. Charles E. Anderson, assess
meut for 1875 90 90
Pd. Mrs Lydia A. Price, build
ing for fire extinguishers, 10 o.
Pd. 5 S. Hulten, use of cart, A OO
Pd. Nathaniel Williams, trans
cribing Town charter, s o.
Pd. Alexander Maxwell, oyster
shells, Z Ot
Pd. Mddlelown Hall Company,
for use of lcck-up, 81 81
Errors allowed the Treasurer, 80 5.
allowed Treasurer, LOB 4,
Balance in hands of Treasurer, 3ll IS
1881 81
DR..
70 balance in hands Treasurer, $3ll Is
Due the Town for curling, II Is
Due the Town from sources above
mentioned, $3SS 81
E. W. LOCKWOOD, Pres.
]. R. HALL, Sec.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Kit Carson's body. according to L.
T. Allen. Of Kansas City. does mt lie
in neglected grave Ia southern Kan
sas. Mr., Allen claims to have been
present when Carson was buried with
Masonic honors at Taos, N. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

FOUND.
Il Game TO the premises of the subscriber,
near Armstrong; crossing, Delaware Rail-
road. on the night of February 29lh, sorrel
HORSE having three white feet and white
nose. The owner will please come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take him
away. WM. j. JONES.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
ORDINANCE OFFICE,
WAR DEPARTMENT.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. D q March 2. 1876. J
The Governor Of the State Of Dela-
,care-SIR: | have the honor to in
form you that by virtue Of section 3 of
the act Of March 3, 1873 the State Of
Delaware has been credited OH the
books of this Office with the sum of
$l7 900. the same being the value Of
the stores charged to the State July Is.
1861 The amount now due the State
on its quota is Sis 40.
Respectfully your obedient servant,
S. V BEACH,
Brig. GeD'l Chief of Ordinance
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
Delaware's Arms.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 2, 1876 I
Adjutant General Reynolds. Will
mington-Deor Sir: Yours of the 29th
was received last evening. This morn
ing | saw Gen'l Beach. and be gave
me the enclosed letter to the Governor
and told me that the arms for which
The Governor sent his requi>ition would
be forwarded to day. l JUS, now sen,
you telegram. | am very glad that
The matter has been SO speedily and
satisfactorily settled.
Yours truly.
JAMES WILLIAMS.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

Minister Schenck sails from Liver
pool for New York to-day in the Cum
nard Steamship Abyssinia.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
6 YOKES OF GOOD OXEN.

Some pure bred Alderney Cows, several SherI
Horn Cows, some with Calves by their sides.
and some Springers, which will be in profit
soon.
Among the Shoats are one par of pure
Essex, number of Berkshires Chester co.
Whites and some common stock.
The other articles cons ST of Phseton, !
no-lop Buggy, (nearly new). and made b.,
hest makers, Peach Wagons, complete ami
(nearly new j. several Farm Wagons, | Farm
ROLLER, II pairs new Twin Harrows. ! new
Wheerake, Potatoes by The bushel, &c.
Programmes on day of Sale, with full deS-
criptien of Horses
TERMS.-All sums of and under $40.
Cash, over that amount a credit of six months
will he given by purchaser giving note with
approved endorser and adding interest from
dhv of sale.
No postponement on account of weather.
WIN POLK,
S. NJ. ENos Auct. E. R. COCHRAN
Weekly Deldrore Gazette, Cecil Democrat
Kent News, Smyrna Times, Delaworean aud
Easton Ledger, copy till day of sale and send
bill TO William Polk, Odessa, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
SHEPIFF'S SALE.
5 M u LES

HORSE. 10 COWS, II HOGS, 10 SHEEP,
l Reaper, farm wagons. wheel rake, plows,
h .rrows, cultivators l-2 interest in so acres
of wheat ia ground, lot of corn, household
goods, &c.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty OF Joseph A Richards, and TO he sold BY
WM. H. LAMBSON, Sheriff. :.
Sheriff's Office New Castle, February 25, A.
D., 1875. mh4-2t
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
MUTUAL
LOAN ASSOCIATION.
The subscription book for the sale of the
FOURTH SERIES

of the stock of the Association is now open.
Besides heng safe and profitable investment
ii enables its members 10 purchase for them
selves homes with none, they would other
wise pay for rent Application can be made
to the Secretary at any time, who will be
pleased TO give any Information desired.
The Annual MEETING of the Association for
the eleclion OF officers will be held TUESDAY,,
March Fl, at O'Clock, A. G. cox,
feb 26-tm Secretary.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04
FARMING UTENSILS, &C.

Among the Horses are number Of fine and
valuable roadsters, good, sound young farm
horses and some cheap horses suitable for any
purpose.
LIZZIE PIERCE, by Frank Pierce, the celebrn-
ted sire of fast trotters, is IL young sorrel
mare years old, kind, gentle and sound
she has never been trained or timed, but We
believe she can ,rot in good deal less than
3 minutes and bids fair to be very fast.
NARY EVERETT, sired by Edward Everett,
is fine, large, strong bay mare, and believed
to be in foal by Mambrno Pilot, is years
old and has pulled two men in a wagon in
minutes.
JENNIE BRADFORD, is a handsome dapple
gray mare OF great endurance and fine
driver.
KENTUCKY is very fine large brown horse
sound and Kind in all harness, years old, II
fac driver, can troi in 3 80 or less. and is
unsurpassed as saddle and family horse.
There is also pair Of nicely matched
GRAY HoRsEs, suitable Tor any purpose.
Several MARES with foal.
Several CoLrs, &c. ...
tine fine young Bay STALLION, years old,
l51 hands high, sound and kind in all har-
ness, sired by ''ChiId HAROLD; and out OF II
Litigation mare, making him superior stock
horse
The MULES are chiefly year old, green
Kentucky MULES, fine size and best grades.
nut there are pairs of young, large sized,
well broken MULES, which are frst-class in
every respect.
Among the Cattle are
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

2 HORSES,
ONE MULE. COWS, 9 YEARLINGS, I
SHOATS, 500 bushels of Corn, II acres Of
Wheat in ground 2 Farm Wagons, Milk
do, Peach Bo " and Springs, | Germantown
Wagon, York Wagon, Wheelbarrow, Drill.
Fan. Corn Shelter, Roller, 2 Twin Harrows,
Plows, Cultirators. Grind Stone, lot Of
Peach Baskets lot of Fusniure.
Seized ant taken in execution as the pro-
perty of Passmore II. MITCHELL and to he sold
hy WIN. Fl. LAMBSON, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, New Castle, February 2sth,
A. D., 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1876-03-04

which am selling at prices to suit the times.
| have also, and am making TO order Plow
Brides, Backbands. Harness, &c, very cheap
at my Harness Store on Main Street, opposite
the Pennington Machine Shops.
A. II. RUSSELL,
March 4th-4t Middletown, Del.