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Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

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The KENT CoUNrY RAILRoAD.-A
commission To take testimony Id regard
to the alleged fraudulent sale Of the
Kent County md. Railroad Compa-
ny, was held In P Philadelphia last week,
This sale was made under the foreclo-
sure Of the first mortgage bonds issued
to G.. B. Westcott, G. w. q. Perkins
and George Vlckers, trustees on. the
Sd day Of June a. d., 1869, BY q de-
cree Of the Circuit Court Of Kent Co,
Maryland, Presiding Judge Hon. Jos.
a. Wickes, Of Chestertown, Md. The
decree has been In force over two years,
but owing to the failureiof Jay Gould
to secure the cooperation Of the out
side bondholders, the sale was held
back until the past winter. 1t is al
legged that a Mr.. Bingham, who repre-
sented himselfto be Gould's agent, hav-
ing visited all the bondholders, and
promising that the interests Of each and
all should be taken care Of, secured
the confidence Of q majority 50 as to
insure sale without much COMPETE
ton. On the day Of sale, however, it
ID said he found present several Of the
bondholders who had been inquiFing
into his antecedents, and not being sat-
isfed Herewith, resolved to become
bidders and thereby protect their own
interests by preventing the road from
being struck off at d nominal figure in
the interest Of Jay Gould. In order
to defeat this new departure, it became
then Oh the part Of Gould's represen-
tatives, necessary to hatch UP some new
plan by which to drive off the compe-
ting. bidders, and it il charged that this
was done by manipulating two Of the
trustees, who made arbitrary terms
which could not be complied with by
any bidder present, not excepting the
parties, even representing Gould. Elk
United States Senator George Vickers,
who brought in q minority report, re-
commended the sale to be Yet aside. -
Philadelphia Eeeniag Bulletin.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

N. j. DEMoCRACY.The Dem-
ocratic State Convention of New Jer-
Jew, met at Trenton, On Wednesday.
and after adopting the customary reso;
lutions, in which they affirm the prin-
ciples Of the St. Louis platform de-
nounce the Electoral Commission
frauds; congratulate the country %
the adoption Of the Democratic South
ern policy BY Mr.. Hayes oppose
special legislation in behalf Of, but ex-
press sympathy for workingmen de-
mand reduction In the salaries and
fees Of all public officers, and reduc'
tion Of the legal rate Of interest TO siz
Der cent; they nominated Gen. Geo
B. cClellan, with much enthusiasm
- their candidate for Governor, On
tile frst ballot.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

The American Iron Works, employ
inc two thousand men, and I'll. Lloyd,
Son a. Co.'S iron mills, employing one
thousand men, at Pittsburgs Pa, re-
sumed work Wednesday. The former
have been idle six weeks and the latter
eleven weeks.
Hon. Levin Woolford, comptroller
Of the treasury Of Maryland, has ad-
dressed letter to the editor Of the Port
Tobacco Times declining to be a can
didate for denomination to that posi-
ton.
The Clairmont Savings Bank, in New
York, has been closed by order Of the
Examiner, becauseit had departed from
the legitimate business Of savings
bank, and was certifying checks. Its
deposits amounted to about 100000.
a special dispatch to The Sun from
Princess Anne, Nd, states that on
Wednesday evening Hon. George B.
Dennis, United States Senator from
MARYLAND, whose serious illness was
Yesterday announced in the Sun, was
much easier and improving slowly.
An official dispatch from Gen. Stur-
ges states in substance that the Nez
Perces hanked him and proceeded down
the Clark Fork, Montana he followed
them two days and came upon them
On the Yellowstone, about seven miles
below the mouth Of the Clark Fork,
and fought them nearly all day. He
captured several hundred horses and
| killed great many Indians He LOST
somesoldiers. The friendly Grows also
fought the hostiles and captured one
hundred and fifty horses. The Nel
Perces had burned a mill and several
ranches.
4 Ex-Gov. Hendricks, Of Indiana, lef
Queenstown, on the 18th, in the steam
ship Russia, and is expected to arriv'
at New York next Tuesday. He is K
BE received by Mayor Ely and th'
other municipal authorities on the day
Of bis arrival and escorted to the Fiftl
Avenue Hotel. During his sojourn il
New York he will be the guest of thi
authorities, and will be shown over th
I various city institutions and places o
note. He viii also be privately enter
tanned by q number Of leading citi
zens.
The Democrats are said to believ
they can compel Senator Patterson, Q
South Carolina, to resign. If this is 8
they are very seriously mistaken i
their man. It will be q great dea
easier to get Patterson into the peni
;; tentiary than it will be to get him t
resign.
A private letter has been receive
in Washington from "a distinguishe
source stating that the Pope's healt
. has failed, and that he is not expecte
! ito live until November.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

THE sMAcMAHoN MANIFESTO.
The cable brings Us the full official
text of President MacMahon's mani-
festo to the French people, Of which
We had leading points previously. He
appeals to them to support the govern
ment By electing to the Chamber Of
Deputies moderate men. If this ap-
peal should fail to meet with favora-
Bic response he expresses the determi-
nation to hold the position for the pc
Rod to which he was appointed and to
protect the ministry Of bis choice at all
hazards. tits manifesto that breathes
all the spirit Of q coup detdt, and may
possibly, in the event Of the return Of
3 republican majority, be the prelude
to It. He denounces the republican
candidates who are not Of the moderate
wing Of the party, and who, in the clas-
sifcation Of the Chamber of Deputies
we're designated 'tthe left" and the
eextreme Ieft,1 as sdemagogues" hos
tile to the existing government dam
gerous to France, and menacing France
with the distrust Of Europe, Then fol
lows a menace that every one will un-
derstand, and none more quickly than
the people President MacMahon ad-
dresses. If these "demagogues he
saws, are elected, efhe could not obey
their mandates. He could neither be-
come the instrument Of radicaligm nor
abandon the post in which the constr
tuition has placed him. He calls upon
the people, if they desire to secure to
France stability, order and peace, to
choose between those who would bring
upon the country fresh complications
and the candidates whom the govern
ment will support and who are author
ized to use bis name. 1t will be noted
that In DO part of the manifesto does
The word republic appear. It i ig-
nored entirely, and aFrance" substitn-
ted for It. The late M. Theirs more
than once declared that the only gov
ernment possible for France was re-
public, and during his presidency, and
afterwards, he used all his efforts to
consolidate it. Marshal MacMahon
does not believe in republic. BY
training soldier, and q good one, and
by sympathy an inperialist, his con-
sietiOns, if he were to give expression
To them, are that France requires tobe
governed with strong hand He has
made 1t clear in his manifesto that he
intends to 80 govern it, and will hold
On to the presidency for the full term
Of seven years for which he was APP
pointed. That term does not expire
until 1880. With the army at bis
back, and with the will and the power
| to use it, be can carry out his purpose.
The elections throughout France take
place on Sunday, the 14th Of October.
IF the republicans triumph crisis will
be reached, Of which no one can fore
tell the nd.-Baltimore Sun.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

DEATH Oh SENATOR BoGy. = Hon.
Lewis ". Bogy, y. 8. Senator from
Missouri, died after aahort, but severe
Illness from paralysis, Ut his residence
ii st. Louis, On Thursday. He was
elected to The Senate il place Of Hon
Frank j. Blair, Jrs il 1872, and hi
term would have expired March 5d
1879. He was IN his 64th year.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

Managers it has been q magnificent
success gery year, and even lit year.
whom he greet Centennial Int stna1
tiohal Exhibition swallowed up and
absaE alnfs all the interest," d Che
people III fairs throughout the coun-
try) 50 that State and county fairs, in
other places, were, almost universally,
failures, ours was nearly a. much Of 9
success, both in finances and exhibits
as Oh other occasions.
Of one thing the people should dis
abuse their minds, and that j., that
this Is not d nMiddletown Fair" as It
is called u the many papers, but it >,
what II was intended to be from the
beginning, and as the name Of the a.
sociation implies, the agricultural fair
of the MARYLAND and Delaware PENN
sila. Not that we wish to absorb The
entire interest II the people II this
fair, to the detriment Of other fairs On
the Peninsula, but that we want AL
our people from Wilmington to Prin-
eeEs Anne to feel IN interest in the
| fair, and to feel themselves at perfeci
liberty to bring to the fair anything
they may want to place On exhibition
The exhibition has q splendid pros
pect at present Of being superior thi'
year to what it has been IN any Of th'
past years. The space % the Ladies
Building is being rapidly taken up
and, the other departments are alst
fast filing, while the list Of entrie
which we publish elsewhere presen
unusual attractions in that department
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
FOR, SAIE !!

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A LL THAT VALUABLE TRACT OF
"A. Land or Farm of the late John Town
send, deceased, and whereon he resided, will
be offered at Public Sale, at the Hotel Of VIII
liam B. Hollis, in the village Of Townsend.
Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle County,
State of Delaware, on
TUESDAY. I'd day of OCTOBER,
1877, at Tioo O'Clock, P. H.
Said Farm is situate on the road leading
from Townsend 10 Warwick, and distant
about one-third of mile from said village Of
Townsend, and containing about
ITO Acres.
more or less, and adjoins the lands Of Sam
uel Townsend, James 7. Taylor and VIM. =
Riley. The buildings and fences are good.
the soil first quality.
The conditions are, ten per cent. cash down
on day of sale, and the remainder to be paid
as soon as a deed is made. Title indisputable.
SAMUEL TOWNSEND, Trustee.
Townsend, Dell, Sept. l5, 1877. Is
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

A TIME-H0N0RED SPECIFIC.-The long
and successful career of DR.. Wishart's Pine
Tree Tar Cordial as contrasted with the
speedy collapse Of nostrums devoid Of efficacy
which have from time to time been pnfed into
brief notoriety during the twenty odd years
that this celebrated medicine has been sold,
affords proof that the American public con-
tirues to repose its confidence in deserving
articles only. The Pine Tree Tar Cordial has
long been recognized as the leading specific
for Consumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Diptheria and all other diseases d
The breathing organs. 1t is, moreover, Ger
tain, speedy, and safe botanic remedy for
Dyspepsia, Liver Disorders, Serofulus Afec-
lions, Urinary Troubles, Gravel, DropsY, De
bility, Constipation, and Female Complaints.
Constantly accumulating evidence of an I'M
impeachable character establishes the fact
that it not only entirely eradicates the dis
eases to which il is adopted, but also that its
action is remarkably prompt and thorough.
The crucial test Of experience has demonstrat-
ed ias reliability iu every particular. Sold By
all druggists. Principal depot, No. 9l6 Fill
bert Street, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

WoRTH ITs WEIGHT In GoID.-Undoubted-
ly The greatest modern discovery in medicine
i DaCosta's Radical Cure for dyspepsia sick
headache, sour stomach, costiveness. bilious
ness, loss of appetite, distress after eating,
and all disorders caused by indigestion or q
deranged liver ITs RESULTS ARE ASTONISHING, /,
and sure relief is guaranteed in every case
where il is faithfully used. It tones up the
stomach, regulates the liver, restores the nalur-
aT appetite, strengthens the delicate and ex-
pels all morbid humors from the system
Typhoid and bilious fever might, in almost
every case, be prevented by its timely use
Trial size rs cents. For sale by Adkisson b
Co., and H. R. Chamberlain, Middletown,
and Il. P. Baker, Odessa, Del,
Also agents for Prof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, perfectly safe and extremely
palatable No physic required. Costs rs
cents. Try it toctl
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

AsroaIsHIEG SUcoEss.--It is the duty Of
every person who has used BosCHEE's GERMAN
SYRuP to let its wonderful qualities be known
to their friends in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonia, and in
fact all throat and lung diseases. No person
can use it without immediate relief. Three
doses viii relieve any case, and we consider
ii The duty Of all Druggists to recommend il
to the poor dying consumptive, at least 70 try
one bottle, as 1000 dozen bottles were sold
last year, and no one case whereit was report
ed. Such Medicine as the GERMAN SYRUP
cannot be too widely known. Ask your
Druggist about it. Sample Bottles TO try sold
at 10 cents. Regular size Is cents. For sale
by Adkisson 4 Co., Middletown, and H. ?.
Baker, Odessa, Del
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

AdYices from Lower California state
that the whole border il III disturbed
condition, there being two bodies Of
armed men on the frontier, one sup
porting the pretentions Of Villagrana,
and the other under Moreno and Judge
Silva, the latter having issued q proc
lamation that Legaspy and Yillagrana,
with their followers, are forbidden the
country.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

LINES or SENATOR DENNIs,
Hon. Geo. r. Dennis. U, 8, Senator
from Maryland, j reported very sick
al his residence In Somerset county,
He has been Ill for several days, and
al one time his condition was said to be
dangerous. He Is now somewhat VET
Aar
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
SATURDAY MORNING, sEPT. 2. lsVI:
MASSACHUSETTS. The Republican

MASSACHUSETTS. The Republicans
Of the aold Bay State met n State
Convention on Wednesday, at M0r- 2,
cester. and nominated Hon. Alex. =.
Rice, for Governor, and Horatlo y
Knight. for Lieut--Governor heso-
lutions were adopted fully endorsing
the Southern policy Of the Fresidenl
and pledging him the support q fhs
Republicans Of Massachrsetts.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
S. 6. BIGGs. Register

NoTlCEl
All persons having claims against the Es-
tate Of the deceased, must present the same
duly attested TO the Administrator, on or be-
fore the goth day Of August, 1878, or abide the
Act Of Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided JAMES r. PRYOR,
Administrator
Address-Massey's < Roads, Nd.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

A Face with charming features may
be rendered actually repulsiYe bY blotches Or
pimples. GLENN's SULPHUR Soar, promptly
remedies all complexional blemishes as well
as local eruptions Of the skin, burns, bruises,
scalds, &c.
Sold BY all Druggists-HilPs Hair b Whis-
ker Dye, black or brown, SOC.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
PoultrY. Calves q Game.

Highest cash price paid for Poultry, Calves
and Game, Of all kinds, on Mondays, We'd
nesday and Thursday, until o'clock, P. M.
Highest cash price paid for Eggs. Oface OPP
posite Depot, Middleiown, Del.
apF-tf DUBOIS 4 GRTsCoM.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
A CARD.

MISS ELLA LORD "a pupil Of Prof. Carl
Gaertner), is prepared to give thorough in
struction on the Piano and Organ, IN Middle
town ani Odessa. A limited number of pu-
pills will be taken. Terms reasonable. APP
ply TO Mrs. W. Lippincott, Middletown, Del
or MISS ELLA LORD,
aug ll-3m Odessa, Del
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
DIED.

COCHRAN. In Jersey City, N. j., Septem-
Der 18th, Richard Eugene, only son Of R.
Eugene and Laura Cochran, aged months.
CRO0KSHANK. Near Cecilton Nd, Sept.
l9th, Francis B. Crookshank, aged 73 years.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
PREMIUMS. S.S5,O0O

The good order and decorum that have
characterized our previous Exhibitions will
be strictly maintained, the premiums will be
impartiaily awarded, and every effort will be
made TO render the occasion pleasantand sat-
isfactory to all who attend.
EXCURSION TICKETS
win be issued By the Philadelphia Whining
ton Bait. R. r., admitting to the grounds,
which TO be good for the return trip must be
punched by the Gatekeeper. 1t is expected
that Excursion Tickets viii be issued by all
railroads connected with the Delaware Rail-
road. The Philadelphia, Wilmington Bal
timore Railroad win charge regular rates Of
Freight to Middletown upon all articles and
stock for the Exhibition, and return them
Free. Exhibitors l0ils please apply to agents
Of DeEa,oars Railroad for rates,
The Grounds win be open Tuesday, 0cto-
Der I'd, for the reception Of articles and stock
for the Exhibition. Ladies, Agricultdrists,
Pomologisis, Horticulturists, Poulterers, Gra-
ziers, Inventors, and Mechanics are cordially
invited 10 become Exhibitors. Books are now
open and information will be cheerfally given.
One of the very best half mile tracks in the
country. Trials Of speed each day under the
rules Of the National Trotting Association,
as follows: s5ae8 II @ H9
FIRST DAY.
Colts under 4years. .........Purse, 800
$50 Class..a....ssa...-....-...s.. lou
2,45 Glass. ..,...,..s.s... zoO
SECOND DAY.
For 30
400 Classs.... .............-.......-.. zoo
2,34 ................,. : $50
THIRD DAY.
500 Parse, $50
ii 2.4e Glass..s.ss..s..,s....-s..s. ..s..... sou
2.29 Class-........s s....,.A.-....... 4oV
Box Stalls for track horses. Hay and Straw
free. It t.ss
Ample arrangements have been. made for
the comfort of Stock, Sheep, Swine, Poultry,
&c. First-class Dining and Refreshment
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
REGISTERS ORDER.

REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.
New Castle County, August 10th, 1871.
Upon the application of james R. Pryor, Ad-
ministrator of Jeremiah Pryor, late Of Black
bird Hundred, in said County, deceased, it is
ordered and directed by the Register that the
Administrator aforesaid, give notice Of grant
ing Letters of Administration upon,the Estate
of the deceased, with The date Of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements 10 be post
ed within forty days from the date of such
Letters, in six Of the most public places of the
county of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the estate 10 present
the same or abide by an Act of Assembly in
such case made and provided. And also cause
the same 10 be inserted within the same period
in the MiDDLETowN TRAEscRIPF. newspaper
published in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
Given under the hand aud Seal Of
f~, Office of the Register aforesaid. at
Ills. New Castle, in New Castle county
t@1 aforesaid, the day and year above
written.
s. C. BIGGS, Register,
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
BoMBAY HOOK sPEoIAL SCHEDULE.

Stock and Freight Of all kinds taken on
the nAriei.,
Fare from either Landing, 10 Philadelphia,
30 cents. sept22-tf
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
FOR SALE,

Cheaper than Coal.
WOOD delivered, sawed and split, lengths
1 foot and Is inches, at $500 per CORD,
or S2. so per LOAD. Also YOKE well bro
ken YOUNG OXEN and l SOUND CHEAP
MARE. Cows taken to pasture.
WILLIAM GREEN,
iuue l6-tf Midd letown Del.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22
Attantion. Frnit Growers.

-VVVL@VzN1-g = - = - =
The undersigned having newly fitted up
large and commodious Ware-roomsi are pre-
pared to handle a large quantity of Fruit and
Produce to q good advantage to the Grower
or Shipper. Having an awning covered pave
ment Of 4s feet on Water street and 48 feet
pavement on Front street. We furnish Stem
ellis, Shipping Cards and StickeFs by mail
upon application. Special contracts made
with large shippers. Satisfactory references
furnished. Correspondents solicited.
CHESTER b TOWNSEND,
22e North. Water Street, Philadelphia.
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

A Band of Music
VIII be Present During the Fair (
Admission, so cents; Season Tickets, 81.
Children under II years Of age, half price.
Admission to the Grand Stand, rs Cents.
Saddle Horse, 25 Gents. Carriage, Is Gents.
W. R. COCHRAN, PREslDEET.
J. B. N4UDA1N, Secretary. #
Middletown transcript., 1877-09-22

Ample arrangements have been. made for
the comfort of Stock, Sheep, Swine, Poultry,
&c. Firsl-class Dining and Refreshnent
Saloons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-15
MOTHERS /!

That wasting form; that CLASSY, ex.
pressionless eye That ftful starting
sleep That picking of the nose With the
thin fingers all tell 10 palmer language
than peH can describe. that worms are
killing your child, whom you can save By
the timely use of Van Deusen's White
Worm Corrections, and for which we give
you five good reasons for using:
]. Children eat them as they do candy.
2 They drive out worms thoroughly
without pain
3. Cleanse the stomach completely
4. Cure bowel aud teething complaints;
5, Restore health and vigor-give lus.
tire to the eye and cheerfulnass to the
spirits
NEVER give your children CoLoRED
worm candy.
1t the merchants in your place have not
Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS, insist
upon their sending to us or where they
purchase their medicines, and get them as
they will save the lives of your darling
children.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
KINGSTON, ULSTER Co., NY,
s@-Price 25 cents a box. ISL
Sold at every store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-15
Good Enough.

While competitors are growing about
hard times l. Epstein, the irrepressible,
continues to drive business When he
started his wholesale and retail music
department, many laughed at the idea of
success, but uumindful of jealous op
ponents he has gone steadily on until now
it is no longer an experiment but an
established institution. After being in
competition with Chicago houses, and com
petitors generally, Epstein again carries
off the laurels in Mercer county, and re-
ports the sale of three magnificent pianos
of the celebrated Emerson make. That
there can be no questioning the truth oil
these statements, the names are furnished:
To r. B. Olmstead, of Reynolds, one
Emerson piano. $3.50.
Josiah Cander, Of Hamlet, $3.50.
VIM. Stelnour, of Presumption, one OF
the finest Emerson upright pianos, $3.50.
Mr.. Epstein is agent tor all the leading
makers and guarantees to duplicate prices
| anywhere. Possessing unequaled facilities
over smaller dealers. and buying drecj
from first hands. he can ill orders more
promptly and at lower prices than can be
obtained this side of Chicago. DOM
forget the place, Epstein. Star Block
Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-11-15
an Overlooked Dam Swindle on the
State.

The legislative committee, to investigate
claims for damages to land caused by over
flow in consequence of the construction Of
dams and other improvements on the Lii
nois and Little Wabash rivers, met in
Springfield yesterday, to make up its re-
port, The work Of receiving claims and
taking testimony is complete In La Sale
and Bureau, Marshall and Putnam coun-
ties, 2O7 claims have been filed for damage
to II 62S acres, and the amount claimed is
$l67,444 81. The claim for damages on
the Little Wabash is very small. The
commission is composed of Senators
Archer and Davis. and Messrs. Jack, Tice.
and Wilkinson, of the house. These
claims are a swindle upon the people OF
the state and not one of them should be
allowed The work done by the state on
these rivers has been benefit to the land
owners on their banks, and has been the
means of making thousands of acres of
good farming land which was before only
swamp or liable to overflow every spring
and fall. The improvements were made
upon the earnest solicitation of the repre-
sentatives in the legislature Of these same
land owners, and after they had been made
and the value of their land had been
doubled, number of spectators went
among them and induced many to claim
damages The whole scheme is a swindle,
and not one cent of the states money
should be paid for damages.
The principal attorney for the claimants
is Hon J. j. Heron, of Bureau. and the
attorney for the state Is G. Warren, Esq,
of Princeton The latter has fled
written opinion with the board, and this
was to day given to Mr.. Heron, who will
prepare a reply to it. The board will be
in session some weeks at Springfield.