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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-30

We venture the assertion that Mr. Tucker
is Disguised with the way they do things in
Congress. When lie delivered speech on the
doctrine Of the Rights Of THE States and main.
tanned the theory Which the Soutl, had al
ways upheld, lie was whistled ont of tune and
charged with iujuring his party, which had al
ways advocated the same idea Then he is
confronted with the Judiciary report Oh the
election bill which is supported by his own
party, utterly repndiatng the whole theory of
State Rights and embracing The most abso-
lutte centralism ever Incorporated into ma
tional legislation. We cannot see how Mr.
Tucker can reconcile himself to his party, with
his views of the powers of Congress and the
government. and the legislation proposed by
thar same party, especially that involved in tie
election bill, reported by the Democratic Judi
elary committee and supported by tile Demo-
cratic party in Congress.
MIR. Tucker must have a poor opinion of tn c
consistency OF the Democratic party of the
country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-30
TEMPERANCE.

There has been a remarkable stimulus given
to the Temperance cause in Staunton within
the last few months. A quiet. earnest intlu-
ence has been at work. operating npon the
minds and convictions of all classes Of society.
the result Of which has been large additions to
the membership Of the various Temperance
organizations iii our midst. Men of all ages
and conditions, the habitual and excessive
drinker, the systematic tippler, and the con-
stitutionally temperate man, have united their
efforts in bringing about the most remarkable
temperance revival that has ever visited this
city. The bcneficent effects are already seen
in the changed condition of many of them and
the influence temperance habits have upon all
mankind. The clearly apparel, the gladstone
couhtenance. the clear eye, the cheerful smile,
the erect step, which have taken the place OF
dlsheveilcd appearance, the intiained face,
the morosc temper, the unsteady, Keeling gait,
all attest the wonderful reformation that has
been effected, and speak trrmp.t-toned of the
good that has been accomplished. Such results,
brought about without shocking the sensbili.
ties of any, quietly. unpretendingly, and with
oi't officious obtrusion, cannot but attract the
sympathy OF all who have proper conception
OF the great evil OF intemperance and the desc
lation it has spread throughout the land.
We earnestly hope that the good work may
go bravcly on, and that the determinations
which have been effected, may prove enduring,
attesting in the happy influences thrown out
from the lives of the subjects thereof upon the
social and domestic circles, tie be,leficcnt re-
suits OF 'tcmpcrance in all things
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-30

In pursuance OF decree of the Hastings Court for
CITY of Staunton, entered the 18th day of Feb
ruary 1875 i'll the of Harmanvs Cease ana ais,
we will sell on the premises. on
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
General News Summary.

The latest intelligence from Mexico
is Of an alarming character It is re-
ported that the President Of the Su-
preme Court has started for the United
States, and that President Lerdo is pre-
pairing for the sale of bis property in
case of disaster.
The first of the civil suits against the
St. Louis crooked whiskey men has re-
suited in favor of the government. Dis
trict Attorney Dyer expects to realize
about 81, 900, 900 for the government.
The potato bug has made its appear
ance in Northern New Jersey and has
created great apprehension among the
farmers of that section.
Ex-State Treasurer Jones. Of Gcor-
gia. bas been arrested on the charge Of
having illegally withheld over $780,
600 of State money
In the Methodist Episcopal General
Conference on Tuesday. Cincinnati was
selected as the place for holding the
next session in 1880.
The New Orleans Picayune says
there were twenty-nine negroes killed
in Wilkinson county, Miss during the
recent disturbances there.
CITY Controller Hancock of Philadcl.
phia was arrested on Tuesday and
bound over in $1,000 bail Oh charge
of misdemeanor in office
Five fishing vessels and forty-seven
lives have been lost in the Gloucester
Massachusetts, fisheries this year
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

Town ORDINANCE. In our adver-
tising columns will be found the full
text Of the ordinances for the govern
ment Of the town, recently adopted by
the Board Of Town Commissioners.
That the disorderly conduct Of the
tramps, ''peach-plucks" and other like
nuisances, who infested Middletown
last summer, greatly to the annoyance
of the citizens, may not be repeated,
the present Board declare their inten-
ton to enforce these ordinances to the
letter. There is nothing hard or diff
cult to be obeysd in them, and no re-
quirements to which any good citizen
cannot readily submit. Especially is it
desired BY the people Of the town that
the Commissioners shall rigidly enforce
the ordinance which prohibits fast driv-
ing through the streets. People regard
the lives and limbs of their little
children, little too precious to be
willing to run the risk of injury to
them from being run over by rapidly
driven teams to crafty the young
sports" who wish to show off them
selves and their horses to people who
only regard such displays with the con-
tempt they merit. There is not SO much
Of this done as in former years, and a
few arrests and heavy fines will have a
tendency to break it up altogether.
Young men and boys who have no
regard far others, merit none for them
selves and foolish sympathy for their
youth should not be allowed to permit
them to escape the punishment they
deserve.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY MEETING

In accordance with time honored custom,
of the Democracy of New Castle County, a
County Meeting will be held in the Court
House in the city of NEW CASTLE,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 9th, 1876,
at o'clock, p. M, for the purpose Of appoint
ing Judges to hold the several nomination
elections appointing County Executive
Committee, and for the transaction Of any
other business that may properly be brought
before the meeting.
In view of the astounding developments
almost daily made by investigating commit
tees of Democratic House of Congress, of
fraud and corruption in high places, it be-
comes all good citizens to attend this meeting
and help effect thorough organization of
the great Democratic party for the ensuing
campaign, so that it may effectually battle
with and overcome corruption and radicalism
in all its forms. The only hope of rescuing
our beloved country from the control of un-
principled men, from bankruptcy and repu-
diation rests upon the success Of the Demo-
cratic party in the coming contest.
JOSEPH ROBERTS,
Acting Chairman last County Meeting.
Appoquinimink Hd., Nay 8, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
CHANGES In THE CABINET. President

CHANGES IN THE CABINET President
Grant took the country considerably BY
surprise, on Tuesday, by making sew
eral important changes in the Cabinet
Mr.. Pierrepont was appointed Minister
to England in place of Schenck, re-
called. Judge Taft was removed from
the War Department and made At
torney- General iu place Of Mr.. Pierre
pont and "Don" Cameron of Pennsyl-
vania is made Secretary at War.
These are radical changes, and in some
respect good ones. There can be no
doubt Of the qualifications Of Mr..
Pierrepont for the position to which he
is advanced, or of his superiority over
the man who has recently been re-
called. Judge Taft is a good lawyer
and will evidently be more at home as
Attorney General than be was at the
head Of the War Department. Don
Cameron-weIl, be will do for Grants
Cabinet.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

The republican convention of Ne
braska has elected her delegates to the
national convention at Cincinnati.
They were instructed to vote for Blaine.
The republicans of Auburn, Me
have renomiuated Hon. W. P. Frye
for congress. Blaine delegates to Gin
cinnati were chosen.
The Michigan delegation to the St.
Louis Convention. it is understood,
stands 16 for Tilden and 6 for Hen
bricks
Judge Upton has been nominated
for Congress by the republicans of the
eighteenth Illinois district.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
ytlistellaneous.
TRUSTEES SALE
REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF an OrQer OF Tue OIPuaue
Court of the State of Delaware, in and for
New Castle county, made the Gath day OF
February, A. D., 1876, will be exposed to
sale at Public Auction
ON SATURDAY.
the 18th Day Of June, A. D., 1875,
at the Hotel of R. T. CLAYTON, in the
town of Middletown,
AT IL O'CLOCK, NJ,
the following described lands and tenemeDts,
being the real estate of JOHN NJ. NAUDAIN,
deceased, to wit Beginning at stake in
the centre of the public road leading from
Middletown toward Blackbird, corner for
these premises and lands formerly Of A. Snow
Naudain but now Of Robert 7. Cochran,
thence with the centre Of said public road
toward Middletown, north 12o 40/ west 88
$40 p.rches to stake in the centre of said
road corner for these premises and lands of
the heirs of Elias S Nau lain, deceased, then
leaving the public road and with the line of
lands of E. s. Naudain's heirs and lands of
John Appleton, north SIG east 244 $40
perches to stake in the woods, corner for
these premises and Appleton, thence south
883o east 9 4-l0 perches 10 a stake BY the side
mill-pond, corner for these premises and APP
pleton, thence down said drain and binding
Herewith north $50 east IL 4-l0 perches,
north $40 east II 4-l0 perches to stake,
north 573o east rs 6-l0 perches, and north 72o
east $40 perches to stake by the edge of
the most northwestern prong of NOxentown
mill pond, thence down the said prong south
1919 east 4 Clio perches, north 1899 east
4-10 perches, south 79a east 48 perches TO
the main prong of Noxentown mill pond,
thence up the main prong of said mill pond
and binding Herewith about 262 perches to
the line of lands formerly of A. Snow Nau-
dain, but now of Robert Thomas Cochran,
thence with the line of said Cochran's land,
north $50 west 26 6-l0 perches to a stake,
corner for these premises and lands Of -
Cochran, south $50 west u perches to a
stake corner for these premises and lands Of
Cochran, thence north 34o east a. perches to
a stake, corner for these premises and lands
of Cochran, thence aouth 894o west l0l clio
perches to the stake in the centre of the pub
lie road leading from Middetown toward
Blackbird, the place of beginning, containing
within these metes and bounds
253 ACRES
and sixty-seven square perches of land, be
the same more or less.
Attendance will be given and terms of sale
made known at the time and place aforesaid by
JOHN H. RODNEY, Esq, Trustee,
Attest: Or by his Attorney.
C..M. VAXDEvER, Clerk Orphans Court.
N. B.-The above property is situated
about two miles from Middletown, in New
Castle county, Del, and within mile of
- Al MI n.
The Improvements consist of Frame House
two and half stories high, in good repair,
stable, granary, ice-house, carriage house,
etc, all in good order. There are about
seventy acres of peach trees in full bearing ;
also good apple orchard of about two
acres. The fencing and hedging are good
and the place is in high state of cultivation.
The terms will be easy-the greater portion
of the money remaining on the property.
Particulars will be given on the day Of sale
my20-5t JOHN II. RODNEY.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
Political Notes.

The Richmond Enquirer says: It'll
den's nomination would cut off all hope
of any Western State and leave New
York in doubt. The first place will be
given to Bayard. Hancock. or some
other compromise man equally accept
able to the East and the West. and the
second may 60 to Governor Hendricks,
of Indiana A ticket thus formed is
the very strongest within our reach.'
The Illinois republican convention
Wednesday appointed Joseph Robbins,
R. G.. Ingersoll, G.. B. Raum, and
George S Bangs delegates at large to
the Cincinnati convention Shelby NJ.
Cullum was nominated for Governor.
Some "bloody shirt resolutions were
passed; also one expressive of conf
dence in Gen. Grants administration.
The Pittsburg Post puts it on this
way: The bugle. call for the St. Louis
Convention will be, mo forced con-
traction. no forced expansion, no forced
resumption Candidates who are not
prepared to stand upon this had better
take back seat, or prepare for first
class funeral.
The New Hampshire republican con.
vention assembled on Wednesday and
appointed Ira Colby, Nathaniel White.
G. H. Burns and Daniel Hall delegates
at large to the Cincinnati convention
They are uninstructed, but three of
them are supposed to be for Blaine and
one for Bristow.
Suppose, for instance, the Republican
candidate should turn out to be Conk
ling and the Democratic candidate Will
liam Allen. would it be very hard work
to start a third party? Wouldn't it
start itself? That's the way the New
York Tribune looks at it.
The Missouri republican convention
has elected the following delegates to
the Cincinnati convention: Benz. B.
Loane, R T. Van Horn, G.. A. Fink
linborg and James T Smith (colored. }
The delegation is divided. a plurality
being for Blaine.
The Republican convention of Min
nesota has elected nine out Of her ten
delegates to the Cincinnati convention
10 favor Of Blaine. Alexander Ramsey
heads the delegation The convention
adopted strong resolutions in favor Of
Blaine.
Simon Cameron was born the year
that George Washington died, and Don
Cameron was appointed Secretary of
War in the Centennial year of Ameri-
eau independence. What two more
patriotic events in our history? Match
them who can.
The New York Nail says: evil
liam Allen was present at the birth of
the Democratic party. He seems de-
termined to attend its funeral and pro-
vide the corpse.
The Michigan democratic convention
has elected the following delegates at
large to the St. Louis covention VIM.
L. WILDER, Peter White, Terril j. Mills
and Henry Chalbertin.
The Kansas Democratic Convention
at Topeka last week adopted green
back platform and instructed its dele
gates to St Louis to vote for Hendricks.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

Bristow. How honest and efficient a
Cabinet officer young Cameron will
make can be judged from the fact that
he was dismissed from his position as
President of the Northern Central Rail-
way couple Of years ago, because Of
gross mismanagement which, it is cur
rently reported. involved the misappro-
priation Of the funds of the company
As sone one said. to-day, "Don was
confirmed, not because he is qualified
for the position of Secretary of War,
but because he is the son of his
father" Don is rich, of course. as
most of Grants favorites are. having
married a round million with his wife,
the daughter of James Mccormick, of
Harrisburg A + b.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
Our New York Letter.
New YORK, May 10, 1876.
THE GAME OF POLO

THE GAME OF POLO.
The latest excitement among gentle
men Of fortune and sporting proclivities
is the introduction by Mr.. James Cor
don Bennett Of the game Of "polo,"
which is the old fashioned ball game Of
'.shinney," with the improvement Of
mounting the players on horseback. 1t
has long been favorite in England
and now bids fair to prove the seusa-
ton of the season at Jerome Park,
where extensive grounds have been de-
voted to its practice. The Polo Club
are erecting an elegant house which
will be ready for occupancy about the
1st of June. Meantime MIR. Bennett
has imported twenty-three mustang
ponies from Mexico, and practised
games are played twice a week. The
game is very lively one, requiring
excellent horsemanship and great phys
ical endurance The tough, wiry little
mustangs, not over fourteen hands
high, seem to enter into the spirit Of
the sport with great vim, while occa-
sional collisions, to say nothing Of sharp
blows from the mallets. aimed at the
ball, but lighting on the hands and legs
of the players, give great animation to
the game and amusement to the spec
tators. A match game will be played
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

"Griselda," the bright Centennial
correspondent of the Hartford Times,
writes to that journal: "The true way
to enjoy this wonderful exhibition is to
leave home without any limit to your
leave Of absence Do not try to write
or do any work. Take holiday 10 all
that the term implies IF you are not
hurried you will enjoy thorough in
spection of the contents of each build
ing, and at the termination of your visit
feel that you have obtained information
and knowledge that will be of service
during life"
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
REGISTERS ORDER.
Registers Office,

New Castle County, May 10th, 1876.
Upon the application of William X. Cochran
and Charles P. Cochran, Administrators of
John Cochran, late Of St. Georges Hundred
in said County, deceased, it is ordered and
directed by the Register that the Admins
traitors aforesaid, give notice of the granting
of Letters of Administration, G. T. A.,
upon the Estate of the deceased, with
the date of granting thereof, by causing ad-
vertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters, in six of the
most public places of the County of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, or
abide an Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided and also cause the same to be
inserted within the same period in the MID
DLErowN TRANscRIPT, a newspaper published
in Middletown, and 10 be continued therein
two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of
1", Office of the Register aforesaid, at
LIS. New Castle, in New Castle County
.~1 aforesaid. the day and year above
written. sc. BIGGS, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
STATE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,
- z,'s||B

By order of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Delaware, State Democratic Con-
vention, composed Of fifty-6ve delegates from
each county, will be held in Dover, on TUES
DAY, June 18th, 1876, at 2 o'clock, after
noon, for the purpose Of appointing six dele
gates, two from each county, to the National
Democratic Convention, to assemble at st.
Louis, on the 27th day Of June, 1876.
And it is requested,
That the Democratic voters OF the several
hundreds throughout the State meet, at the
regular places for holding such meetings, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day of June, 1876, at
O'Clock, afternoon and, according to the
rules of the Democratic party in each county,
appoint the number of delegates to said State
Convention to which they are entitled res
pectively.
And it is also requested and urged,
That the best men, in all cases, be selected
10 said State Convention, that they in turn
NAV select the best men to represent us in the
National Convention, to The end that our can
didates for President and Vice President may
not only be men of the highest character,
morally and politically, but that they may be
endorsed and presented to the country by
convention composed of such men.
ROBERT J. REYNOLDS,
DOVER, May 16, 1876. Chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
NOTICE.

The State Superintendent of Free Schools,
Delaware, will meet the Teachers of New Cas-
tie County, and others, who wish 10 teach in
the State of Delaware, for purpose Of exami-
nation, at the following places. Examina-
tions will begin promptly at 9 o'clock, a. m.
Odessa, June 5th Newport, June 9Th.
Kirkwood, June 9th. Henry Clay, June 9th.
Newark, June 7th. Mermaid, June 10th.
Candidates will provide themselves with
writing paper.
J.H. GROVES,
State Sup't.
SMYRNA, DEL, May 22d, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

Mr. j. Donald Cameron is the only
Cabinet appointment President Grant
has conferred upon the great State of
Pennsylvania, save the brief iuterreg-
mum reluctantly filed by Mr.. Adolph
E. Borie. For this late recognition We
are, Of course, expected to be obedient-
ly sensible. Press.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

State Of Dclawarc, County Of New Castle, IS:
], J. L. Gibson, Cashier of the New Cas-
tie County National Bank of Odessa, do SOL
emnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
j. l.. GIBSON, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day of May, 1876.
]. G. BROWN, Mp.
Correct-Attest: W. POLK, Dlee
CHAs. TATMAN, tors
May 27-lw
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

In the Senate on Thursday the bill
fixing the salary of the President at
SIS. 900 was reported back with the
recommendation that it pass, the Presi:
dents veto notwithstanding. No def
mite action was taken.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate
of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator, G. T. A., on or
before May 10th, 1871, or abide an Act of Ass
sembly in such case made and provided.
WILLIAM R. COCHRAN,
CHARLES P. COCHRAN,
Administrators.
Address-Mddiefo~n, Del. myl0-2m
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
MARRIED..

WAINwRIGHr-MooRE- Philadelphia, on
the lst instant, at the Parsonage of the Eben-
ezer NJ. E. Church, by the Rev. j. Walker
Jackson, D. D., E. Bird Wainwright and
Catharine A. Moore, daughter of Mr.. Charles
Moore, of Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
FOR SALE.

A very desirable DWELLING HOUSE. with
garden and stable attached, eligibly situated
on Main street, Middletown, Del, containing
II rooms, bath room and kitchen; also, a lot
fronting on Main street 60 #. and 40 #. on
Cass street, with depth of $50 it,, having a
frame storehouse erected Thereon also, lot
of 2 ACRES on Lake street. Apply TO
THOS. MASSEY,
Nov 27-6mS Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
NOTICE.
FOR RENT
THE HAMBLETONIAN STALLION.
IBEjRTY&

Will make the present SEASON at Middle
town and vicinity at the greatly reduced rates
of $50 90 for insurance, ($5 90 certain money
Other rates at like proportionate reduction
For further particulars, address
HAMBLETONIAN STOCK CO..
Mar25-tf Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
New advertisements.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,

At Middlet0wn.
In the State of Delaware, at the close of
business: May 18th, 1876:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discOunts................ 7O4 06
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation. 80, 900 90
Other stocks, bonds and mortgages, 5,261 81
Due from approved reserve agents, 12,252 73
Due from other National banks.... 759 95
Due from State banks and bankers, 1853 70
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, 1888 04
Current expenses and taxes paid.... $50 81
Checks and other cash items...... 40 90
Bills of other National banks....... 686 90
Fractional currency, Including
nickels) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 277 %
Legal tender notes...........-... 5,220 90
Redemption fund within s. Treas
urer( is per cent. of circulation.) $3.50 90
Total $24s, ,976 IA
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in................ $50, 900 90
Surplus 1920 90
Other undivided profits. 6,l92 56
National Bank notes outstanding $4,000 90
Individual deposits subject to
cheek, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6l. .Z93 30
Demand certificates of depost.... 39l 80
Due to other National banks....... $3.50 78
Due to State banks and bankers. 3,0l7 IS
Bills able........................... 5000 90
Total $24s, ,s7e IA
State of Delas0ars, County Of New Castle, IS:
!, John R. Hall, Cashier of The Citizens
National Bank, of Middletown, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true, to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
JOIN R. HALL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day of May, 1876.
s.. CROUCH, Mp.
HENRY CLAYTON, n,uo.
Correct-Attest J. A. REYNOLDS, unw0 .n.s
BENZ. T. BIGGS. LUIS
May 27-lw.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
FOR. SALE

Two Building Lots on Lake street, Middle
town, 40xl50 feet each.
aprl5-tf w. WILSON
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
Machine and Blacksmith Shops, in WAR
WICK, Md. Also, for sale, lO-Horse En-.
gine and Boiler, Lathe and Tools.
Apply to WILLIAM WILSON.
Or j. T. WILSON,
aprlo-lm Levels, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

Best Brands Of the popular
PHILADELPHIA G0Oda
always I'm full Supply.
Under this head may be In.
cluded Choicest Patterns OF
CARPETMGS fresh from the
looms Of the most celebrated
Makers.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-27

At Middlet0wn.
In the State of Delaware, at the close of
business: May 18th, 1876:
RESOTRCES