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Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05


TIE THIRTY -EIGHTH SrATE.-Colo-
RADIO is in in time for the Presidential
election. The bill for her admission to
the Union was passed BY both houses
Of Congress more that year ago, and
all that was necessary was the adoption
of a constitution and the ratification
Of the conditions imposed upon her by
Congress to entitle her to all the rights
and privileges Of member of the
Federal Union. These, in a proclama-
tion issued on Tuesday, President
Grant says she has done and now she
is all right, and can send her senators
and representatives to Washington as
quick as she has a mind to. M
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The rain storm last week commenced about
the middle of the week, in the gulf Of Mexico
and on the Florida coast, and in twenty -four
hours by actual measurement, it reached four
hundred and sizty-one inches Wilmington
Herald Aondoy.) saa s
Whew! what rain! Four hundred
and sixtyone inches Of thirty
eight feet, five inches-as high as the
tops Of the houses. What wonderful
escapefthe people along that coast made
from being drowned Perhaps, though,
they had arks or climbed up the trees.
But won't the Herald take off just a
little Of its "actual measurement ?"
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General News Summary.

Speaker Kerr's condition at Alum
Springs, Va, was very critical We'd
nesday night.
Entire vessel crews are said to have
been massacred by the South Sea
Islanders.
Neither party seems to be anxious to
try the feasibility Of impeaching Robe
son.
The total amount of outstanding
legal-tender notes on August 1st was
$3.50. .619, ,22s.
The Washington Monument appro-
priation of 100000 has passed the
Accounts come from the Northwest
of devastations by grasshoppers, the
crops of many settlers having already
been devoured.
The severe storm on the coast of
New Jersey on Sunday caused much
damage, particularly to railroads.
A thousand INDECENT New York work.
men paid their acting Mayor a visit
yesterday, but be could not relieve
them =.
Mr.. Randall says that the present
House has saved the country $50, ,OOO.-
600, and the next one will save S20,-
600, 900 more.
The majority report of the House
post office committee severely condemns
CreswelPs, but commends Jewels, ad-
ministration.
The emperor William impresses upon
koumania the importance Of peace, and
1t is stated, Austria will demand her
neutrality.
The battle at MEDIUM on Friday was
disastrous one for the Turks Several
battalions, Of 400 men each, were COM
pletely annihilated.
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BELKNAP Nor IMPEAcHED. The
Belknap impeachment trial is ended,
and BY vote Of 35 ayes to 25 nays
(less than two-thirds in fayor) the Sen
ate has declared that he is not guilty
Of the charges for which be was tried.
It is said that large majority Of the
senators were convinced Of the ex-
Secretary's guilt but they doubted the
jurisdiction Of the Sepate in the case
after the resignation Of his Office had
been accepted by the President, and on
this ground they voted against his i'm
peachment. Among these were Sena-
tor Eaton, (dem. Of Conn, and Sena-
tors Cameron, Of Wis and Christiancy,
Of Mich, independents. The vote on
the first article Of impeachment was as
follows :ef d aeif M ta safa
Guilty--Bayard, BoorH, Cameron,
Pa. CockreU, Cooper, Davis, Dawes,
Dennis, Edmunds, HAMILTON, Harvey,
Hitchcock, Kelley, Kerna,s, Key, Nc
Creery, Mcdonald, Merrinson, Mitchell,
Morrill,, Norwood, Oglesby, Randolph,
Ransom, Robertson, Sargent, Sauls-
bury, Sherman, Stevenson, Thurman,
Wadleigh, Wallace, Whyte, and With
ers. Iai b4i5s9 1Asaai a8 Fl ratiA
Not Guilty-Allison, Anthony, Bout
well. Bruce, CAMERON Of Wisconsin,
CHRIsrrANoY, Conkling, Conover,
Cragin, Dorsey, Eaton, Ferry, Freling-
huysen, Hsmlin. Howe, ingalls,, Jones,
Of Nevada, Logan. Mcmillan, Paddock.
Patterson, Spencer, West, Window and
Wright.
Democrats in Italics Republicans in Roman. In
ependants in Small Caps.
The vote the on other articles was
ubstantially the same.
This result Of the trial by no means
acquits the accused Of the charges
against him for bribery and corruption
1t is to be taken only as the declaration
Of minority OF the Senate of their
disbelief in the right to impeach
private citizen for crimes commit
ted while in possession of an Office
under the government after he has
vacated that Office. This point is
therefore, doubtless, settled, and i'm
peachment can only be regarded here
after as the remedy for the removal of
obnoxious officers, and not for their
punishment.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05

It is now conceded by the Democratic
leaders at Washington that Congress
will take no action on the financial
question during this session.
Hon Godleve S. Orth, the Repub-
lican nominee, has withdrawn from the
gubernatorial contest in Indiana.
The jury in the Hamburg massacre
case find seven persons guilty, with
eighty-seven accessories before the fact.
During the fiscal year ending June
80, 1876, 22,5 Chinese arrived in
this country, 259 of whom were females.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05
ACROsTIC.

Life is ever, ever changing,
Years are fleeting-voices hushed-
Death is moving buds and blossoms,
In his swarth, fond hearts are crushed.
All must yield-we're only waiting
For our summon, day by day,
Melting hopes, and shattered castles,
Under broken hearts, now lay.
Rest we better for life's tread?
Perhaps we dol may not know;
Hearts are sundered, friends are ashes
Even dreams are full of woe.
Yours ever lovingly Rosie.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05
A WONDERFUL ESTABLISHMENT.

WONDEHfUL 20 IA6LIoF1MGNi.
One of the sights afforded by our city
at the present time, which no one visit
ing the Centennial should fail to see, is
Wanamaker's Mammoth Clothing Depot
Third and Market streets.
This is the largest establishment of
its kind in the world, comprising, as it
does, between two and three acres Of
store room on one floor, and containing
on its hundreds of retail counters a
stock Of Clothing. Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps. and Mems Furnishing
Goods valued at over one million of
dollars. Some idea of the extent of
business done at this giant establish
ment may be gathered from the fact
that nearly two thousand hands are
constantly employed in the different
departments-of these five hundred
being always in the store engaged in
the capacity of clerks, statesmen, cutter,
sewers, ETC., etc.
The business is all done on one floor,
and is carried on in all its branches
with the most perfect system. Every
thing works as smoothly as clockwork,
for the simple reason that every en-
.ployee in the manufacturing depart
ment has his specific work to perform,
and particular place to perform it in,
while the clerks and statesmen are under
strict discipline from the time they
begin work in the morning until they
leave their posts in the evening.
Visitors to the mammoth house are
always welcome. and are treated with
uniform courtesy and attention, whether
they purchase or not The different
stages in the manufacture of clothing,
from the reception of the fabrics in
the piece, direct from the mills. down
to the folding of the ready-made gar
ments for exhibition on the counter,
may be seen here to the best advantage.
while the wonderful steam cutting-ma-
chimes and other improved labor-saving
appliances used in the tailoring busi-
ness. are constantly in operation.
The proprietor, Mr.. John Wan
amaker, is also the senior member Of
the firm Of Wanamaker & Brown, Of
the celebrated Oak Hall Clothing Store,
Sixth and Market streets, and Of the
house of John Wanamaker Il Co 816
and 800 Chestnut street, this city -
These two establishments employ over
a thousand hands, and do an immense
buiness.
Mr.. Wanamaker began business in
1861 with Mr.. Brown, under the now
famous firm name of Wanamaker &
Brown The business relation continued
until Mr.. Browns death in 1868, when
the entire business passed into Mr..
Wanamaker's hands, and has since been
carried on under his personal super
vision with degree of enterprise and
success that has not only made his
name synonym of American go-a-head-
itiveness, but has enabled him to build
up princely private fortune. e.-Cdtholsc
Standard, Phsla. July 29th. 1876.
At Salt Lake City Monday morning,
Judge Shaeffer rendered decision ir
the suit of Ann Eliza against Bringham
Young, to recover alimony He re-
duced the amount made payable by
order Of Judge Mexican from $500 to
800 per month, gave defendant 80
days in which to pay the amount in
In default of which bis property shall
be levied upon, and decreed that the
costs Of the suit shall be paid by de-
f..
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05
ST. ANNE'S SCHOOL
MDDLETO WN, DEL.
A BOARDING AND DAY scHooL

A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
for Girls and Young Ladies. Rev. WILLIAM
c. BUTLER, Rector.
peninsula as Home, under their own eye
and within their reach, where their daughters
may receive faithful training in all things that
conduce to physical, mental and spiritual
growth as members of the family, of society
and, above all, the Church Of God.
Boys, under ten years Of age, received.
Address the Rector for circulars. The Fall
term begins September goth, 1876. jul2sy
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PERSONAL.

VISITORS to the Centennial accommodated
with cool, nice rooms, breakfast and sup
per at ST. per day Within ten minutes ride
(by steam) of the Main Building. Station in
sight of the house. Not obliged to use the
street cars. Lunch provided if required. For
full particulars address
Mrs. ROSALETNE R. MURPHEY,
S. E. cor. 26th l. Dauphin Sts,
aug 5-tf PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05

Russian troops are fast pouring into
Servia.
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The only Drill that ,ciH positively dis-
tribute properly all kinds of Grain,
Seed and Fertilizers

lsr-Force Feed Arrangement for Sowing
Grain, consisting Of one gum and one iron
roller-which is really the only force feed ar
rangement made-giving you an even and
regular distribution of grain at all times. Can
SOW any amount of grain, from peck to two
bushels.
2D-The Patent Spring Hoes, having gum
springs on end of Drag-Bar, tbeing the only
perfect gum-spring arrangement) thereby
doing away with the old wooden brake-pins,
and allowing the Drill to pass any obstruc-
ton that the axle will go over without inter-
fering with working of Drill.
3D-The Patent movable or sliding Fulcrun
Of Spring Bar for sowing the grain deep or
shallow, is an improvement not possessed by
any other drill.
4TH-The Patent shield for covering the Gear
wheels, to prevent clogging or cramping with
weeds, cornstalks or accumulation ofgrit and
gravel, which make a Drill run heavy, is q
needed improvement over all other drills.
is possible to make one, having one face show
ing Lie acre, and another face registering
the acres.
6rH-The Patent Azle is so constructed that
the bearings are all on the outer and inner
parts of Spindle, causing the Drill 10 run
lighter to the team, and more steady, than if
hearing was all on center of spindle.
7TH-All we can say for the Putent Guano
or Fertilizer Attachment is that it is the only
one that will sow or distribute properly all
kinds of fertilizers in all conditions.
The BEST also has Patent Hoe Shifter, by
which the Boots can be changed from straight
to zigzag line, or vice versa, while seeding
along. The Grass Seed Attachment is perfect.
In fact, it would be impossible to give all the
good and superior points possessed by this
Drill, without occupying too much space.
Suffice it to say, our Drill is just what is
claimed for 1.-THE best-AND HAS NO EQUAL.
For further information call on..any of the
following
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HARPER & BAKER.
DOVER. DEL.

DOv LAGs DEAss
General Agents for State Of Delaware and
Eastern Shores OF Maryland & Virginia.
Pamphlets, price-lists and terms sent on
application to any of the above agents.
aug 5-tf
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05

The mixed train will be run subject to delays Incl
dent to freight business, and will stop only at sta
tions where time is given.
7.34 P. NJ. train on Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday will make close connection at
Delmar with train for Ocean City.
aug. 5-tf H. F. KENNEY, Sup't.
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$25 REWARD! IS

Was STOLEN from the premises of the
subscriber near Galena, Nd, on the evening
of Tuesday, July 18th, a
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05
DARK ROAM MARE.

years old. Is hands high, well made, thin
black name and tail, some scars on her back,
close to her rump, made ~ rolling, and shod
in front. The above reward will be paid for
her return, or for information that will lead
to her recovery. THOS. H. TURNER.
July 20, 1876.
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

IN and after Tuesday, AUG. LIST, 1876 Sundays
" excepted Trains will leave follows:
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At the trial in the field on the farm of Mr..
Jones, one-half mile below Cecilton, Cecil CO. j,
Md, Saturday, June oath, 1876, the Judges
gave their decision in faver of the WARRIOR
as the BEST Combined Mower and Dropper
there. jull-tf
Middletown transcript., 1876-08-05

e IA EAk OF + LENTY ."lOe promise
now is that this is to be year Of boun-
tiful production Of nearly everything in
this country and in Europe, but when
we consider that unfavorable weather at
the moment Of harvest may cause great
damage we are disposed to be cautious
in assertion. In California, however,
the crops Of barley and wheat are made
and generally harvested The wheat
harvest proves to be all that was antic-
ipated. After deducting an ample sup
ply for home consumption there will re-
main the enormous amount Of 700, 900
tons available for exports. which is
equivalent to nearly %, 100000 bush
els The yield Of barley is also very
prolific, and there will be 210, 900 tons
Or nearly 10000, 900 bushels available
for export. The good fortune Of Cali
fornia is shared by Texas. where the
cereal crops are fine and have been har-
vested in good condition, but the great
staple Of the State is cotton. and the re-
ports regarding it are unusually favor
able, there being scarcely enough which
are otherwise to "prove the rule" The
cotton crop in that State is nearly a
month in advance of the more northern
cotton-growing section, where it has
passed into an adage that July makes
the cotton CROP" and therefore we may
safely say that the cotton crop of Texas
is assured. The first bale of new cot
ton arrived at Galveston last Sunday,
which is an indication, although not
certain one. that the crop is rapidly ma
turing. In other sections of the South
the reports are somewhat conflicting re-
garding the present condition Of cotton,
but perhaps not more so than usual even
in good yielding seasons. and the favor
able returns far outweigh tho croaking.
Coming now to the West and North
west, we find in the winter heat grow
ing seeti,n y that the harvest is far ad-
vanced and in many places entirely over
and the yield proves to be much larger
than anticipated, for where only one
fourth to one-half an average crop was
it has proved to be seldom less
than one-half, and from that up to full
average. The spring wheat growing
States have given us some discouraging
reports, but they may in many, if not
in all instances, prove to be exaggera-
tions. and it is not improbable that
full crop will be harvested. Fall barley
has been harvested, aud turns out we'll.
Spring barley in the Northwest gives
fair promise Of full crop Rye and
oats are abundant everywhere. Corn is
growing rapidly, and continues the fair
promise of the largest yield in the his
tory Of the country Turning now to
Europe, we find that as the harvest ap-
proaches the croaking becomes silent
The damage caused by storms and uu-
favorable weather earlier in the season,
in France and Holland, has
not proved to be permanent, and the
cereal crops at the latest mail dates were
IN more promising condition. In the
south of Russia the wheat harvest had
llready commenced. The only real un-
avorable reports come from Hungary,
md even in that country there had been
change for the better-Cincinnati
Price Currant.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
A Inducements

Prof. Gangero's Royal Ysddo Jsps, Will
give two entertainments during the present
week at the Grand Opera House, on Friday
and Saturday evenings, the 22d and 2sd.
They come to US we'll recommended by the
press of the country, and We have no hest
tation in recommending them to the public.
Miss Charlotte Thompson will produce
her masterpiece "Jane Eyre," on Christ
mas afternoon, and In the evening for the
first time In this city "Ingomar the Barbar-
isn" with Miss Thompson in tho role Of
"Parthenia," at both performances she will
be supported by an excellent company. In
every respect the bill for Christmas is the
best ever presented to Wilmington aud
ience. The box sheet will be opened to-
morrow (Thursday,) at Boughman Thomas
Il Co.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
ONE CENT.
Local Matters.
Cor"nss's lssQsssss.

COS"nsrs xNQWoet.
On Sunday morning Mrs. Anna Dunlap,
AGED about 80 years, reject Of Francis Dun
lap, was found dead In her bed ct her resi-
dencs in Delaware City. Tho Late Deputy
Coroner, George e. Clesver, wrote to ex-
Cornoner Groves yesterday. morning in
relation to the death. Mr.. Groves notiaed
Deputy Coroner. John McCafIrey of the
fact, who at once telegraphed Coroner Rose,
at his residence at Townsend, and received
a reply to proceed to Delaware City and
bold the inquest, ss he bad case to attend
to at home. 20 '~1
Deputy Coroner McCafrey accompanied
BY Dr.. n. Ogle drove to Delaware City in
sleigh, and after summoniug ajury proceed
ed to hold an inquisition.
Lsvtnis Young, colored, testified, that che
was the only person who resided with Mrs.
Dunlap. The deceased retired about
8 O'Clock on Saturday night last,
and that she went to her room
about o'clock on Sunday morning,
to call her, and found her dead.
DR.. ]. McKemp, her attending physi
clan, testified that he had attended the de-
ceased for the past four or five years, and
IN his opinion she had died from valvular
disease of the heart.
DR.. Il. o. Ogle, testified that from the
evidence, the deceased came to her death
from disease Of the heart.
The jury rendered . verdict in accord
ance with the above facts. q 'N4
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
The Great London Eens0tioN,

The Great London Sensation gave very
creditable performance at the Opera House
last evening, but the house was not remu-
nerative, and they were unable to pay
their bills. A number of creditors, fear
ing that their claims would be lost, as 10
the trouble in many cases with travelling
companies, at once issued foreign attach
ment aud seized their effects. They were
to have given three more performances
one this afternoon, one tonight and one
tomorrow night. How this will affect
their programme We are unable at present
writing, to ascertain, but We wish them
success.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
The LOSS Of the Schooner Allco N,
Allen,

BALTIMORE, Dec. 19.-Capt. Bingham,
of the schooner Alice NJ. Allen, which vessel
was dismasted and founded in hurricane,
lat, 5.26 N. long. 74.30 W., while on voy-
age from Turks Island to Baltimore, and
crew rescued blythe bark Eliza White, Capt.
Wotteu, of Boston, Dec. s, and landed in
Philadelphia on Sunday, made entry at the
Custom House, this morning, and reported,
on Nov. Both, when dislnasted, signalled
American brig Alexander Nicholas. No
answer to signal, and brig passed without
rendering assistance. If the brig had
answered signals and hove to, we could
have reached her in our boats, and saved our
personal effects and valuables. The brig
passed within two miles of our vessel. The
lost schooner was valued at $40, 900; insured
for 81 200; value of cargo (salt), $1,000.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
Minor Locals.

How about the turkey to-day.
for this season of the year. ,'
Been down yeti We mean on the pave
ment.
The Weccacoe sled lost an iron runner
on Fourth street hill, last night.
The dolmans worn by the young ladies,
are very becoming.
The Water Witch boys expect to have
their new wheels ready by Saturday.
The sleighiB9 is fine, and both old and
young are making the best of 1t.
Jenny has left town-the two legged
horse, we mean. rIg'-'
The Boston One Price Clothing House,
have erected handsomenew sign. ..
The sledding on the various streets was
very fine last night, and was q source OF
enjoyment to many of both sexes.
Our editor says he wants q Christmas
tree. A great big one is desired. but he
does not know any farmer who wants to
advertise.
From the appearance of the large num-
ber of turkeys on our streets, one would
suppose that the servians had gained .
great victory.
Farmers should beware of butter thieves
they gerally operate between five and Six
O'Clock in the evenings Of Tuesdsys and
Fridays.
Some parties, not having the fear of the
post and pillory before their eyes, have
been helping themselves to chickens for the
holidays, In the neighborhood of Brown
town. Thus far about two hundred have
disappeared.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
THE FRENCH MINISTRY
GENERALPREss DISPATCHES
WARRINGTON.
Xiv Conversational Session.
Senate.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-The chair laid
before the Senate communication from
the Secretary of State transmitting list OF
names of persons not citizens of the United
States who held consular offices, and to
whom salaries were paid during the fiscal
year en]ing June 30, 1876. Ordered to be
printed and lie on the table.
Mr.. Window, Minn., from the Commit
tee on Appropriations, reported without
amendmendment the House bill making ap
preparations for the year ending June 30,
1878. Placed on the calendar.
The Senate then passed a number of bills
on the calendar of a private character re-
ported favorably by the Committee on
Claims.
The Morning herald., 1876-12-20
PUBLIC SALE.

PERFMProRy PUBLIC SALE.
FIRsT.CLAss HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
TURE,
Will be sold at Public Sale, on
FRIDAY, DECEMB BER %, 1875,
at $50 o'clock A. M, at
At No. 25 WARRINGTON STREET, Will
mlngton, Delaware.
IN PARLOR-5l yards of Boldly Brussels
Carpet, cost $3.50 per yard: Hal cloth suit
Off pieces, consisting OF sofa, 4 Brace Arm
Chalrs, adi.s' an. lgents' eceptlen Chalr
! Large Mirror Spring Curtains. Parlor
stove Franklin Reflector. Is: g..
IN HALL AND >TAIRWAY.-5 yards
tapestry Brussels Carpet with Border, u
Stair Rods and Fixings Step Pads steel
Engravings ofthe entennial Buildings, in
Elegant Wa nut Frames.
IN LIBR ARY.-l Loring d Blake organ,
estop, all In first-class order; Marpie Top
Centre liable. Walnut; solid Walnut BOOK
8 amp stools: Pivot Chair: w alnut xten-
sion Table, u feet six legs; Stove; Cai pei,
Lounge; Pictures, Curtains, Brussels Gar
pet, etc
DINING ROOM g Walnut Cbairt, cane
6ott. m, Walnut Ex' ension Table Lounge,
Looking Glass, China, Glass ana queens
SECOND STORY IRON ROOM.-l Wal
nut Marble-top Suit Of9 pieces, Bed Springs
Mattress, Curtains, Chamber Set, Ingram
carpet, etc.
TWO-sTORY BACK BUILDING:-l Cot
lage suit ofl0 pieces, Room stove, Mattress,
Blankets. Quilts. Pillows, Curtains. brus-
sels Carpet, etc.
ROOM al Jenny Lind Bedstead, ! dres-
sing Bureau, Bed. Bedding. Mattress. Cur
Wlns, Mating, etc. ~.
SERVANTS kOOM.-Bedsteads, Mat
tresses, Mating, Blankets. Chairs, ETC..
=, BATH ROOM.-l Stove, Looking GLASS,
stand, Towel Rack Chairs, etc.
kITCH N.-No. 7 Vic or Cook Stove
with all the attachments for warm water,
all kinds Of kitchen utensils, good Nj, CHI
en- Table Arm Chairs, cane bottom, oas-
Kets, tin ware etc.
INYARD.-Hothouse Sash. Rabbit House
Fancy squirrel House, Extra Large Dig
House, Hose House. Lot kubDer Hose, Iubs,
Buckets, Barrels, Refrigerator, an" many
other articles not herein enumerated.
The above goods are as good a. new, nay
ing only b en- in use snort time. sale
positive, a. the subscriber is about TO re-
move from the city.
The house will be open on Wednesday
morning before sale, and early on morning
oofsa'e for the inspection of goods. For fur
tner erparticulars call on
MAJOk e. M.FULLER, or,
l.. W. STIDHAM Son. Auction ers.
decl4 No. II 4. Fourth st.