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Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

THE EASTERN QUE5TIoN.-The de
cided expression of Austrian sympathy
with the English position on the East
ern question is attributed to the unex-
pectedly broad views expressed in Lord
Salisbury's circular. Though the cab
met may have understood the matter,
it is stated the Austrian people at first
believed that England would object
only to such articles Of the treaty as st.
Stefano as affected her own interests. 1t
is now discovered from Lord Salisbu-
RVS circular that England embraces
the interests of Austria also, and it is
even asserted with some enthusiasm in
Vienna that ENGLAND is championing
international rights" The probing
lish tone of portions of the German
press continues to indicate what is held
to be the tenor of Prince Bismarck's s
sentiments, yet a strong pro-Russian
party still exists in Berlin. The Ger
man iron-clad fleet, it is said, win pro
ceed to the East in May. In England
the anti-war party has become weak
ened by the strain of the crisis upon
its patriotism, and sixty or seventy
liberal members Of Parliament have
given adhesion to movement to pre-
vent the party from trammelling the
governments foreign policy. 1t is as
serted in Constantinople that the con-
verson Of the Sultan to pro-Russian
ideas is imminent.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
FITS, EPILEPSY,
OR
FALLING SICKNES S

Permanently Cured-no hum
bug-by one months usage of
DR.. Goulard's Celebrated Infal-
lible Fit Powders.
To convince sufferers that these powders
will do all we claim for them, we will send
them by mail, POST PAID, FREE
Trial BOZ AS DR.. Goulard is the only
physician that has ever made this disease
special study, and as to our knowledge thou
sands have been p PERMANENTLY Y CURED
H. 50 Powders we will nnarnn-
tee a permanent cure in every case or refund
you all money expended. All sufferers should
give these Powders an early trial. and be
convinced of their curative powers.
Price for large box, 50 90, or boxes for
$40, 60 sent by mail to any part Of the United
States or Canada on receipt of price, or by
express, G. o. D. Address,
ASH l. ROBBINS,
april ely 360 Fulton, St, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Az OLD FIRu N 4 NEW PLACE -Legions

An OLD FIRM IN New PLACE -Legions Of
shoppers will be more than pleased to learn
that the firm of Hall Brothers, formerly OF %
South Second ST., have opened new, hand
some, convenient, well-lighted, and gener-
ousy stocked dry goods store at No. l2l6
Chestnut Street The Messrs. Hall invite the
attention Of their old customers and the pub
lie generally to a careful examination of the
immense variety of fabrics they are offering
for sale at lowest market prices Their line
of silks is a remarkably long and decidedly
select one, embracing every one Of the very
latest STYLES. In miscellaneous dress goods
they offer an almost bewilderingly varied as
sortment of shades and patterns to choose
from. Their miscellaneous dry goods com
pare fayorablY with any stock Of the kind in
this city or New York Ladies should bear
in mind that all the goods in the new estab-
lishment of Hall Brothers are strictly and ab-
solutely new.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

PEACH GROWERS still incline to the
opinion that the buds we're badly dam
aged by the late freeze, but they are
more hopeful than they were immedi-
ately after the visit Of the polar wave"
A number Of growers have expressed
an opinion that if there is no further
damage they will have a fourth crop,
while some others think they will have
a fair yield if the weather proves IA
vorabIe through this and next month
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

SATURDAY last a caucus of Repub-
lican Senators was held in Washington
for the purpose Of harmonizing the diff
ferenees with the President. The at
tendance was slim, and it is said the
caucus adjourned without result.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
GEN ERAL NEWS.
Tbs nnblic debt statement for March

The public debt statement for March
shows reduction of $2,313,614
The international Sunday School
Jubilee" is to take place in Atlanta,
Ga, on the 18th inst.
The infamous madame Restell"
(Ann Lohman) committed suicide in
New York, on Monday, by cutting her
throat.
Ten Brock and the California mare,
Mollie Mccarthy, are to run four mile
heats at Louisville, KY, on the 4tb Of
July next, for $4,000.
The trial of Henry Barlage, in Bal
timore, for the murder of his brother,
John II. Barlage, in September last,
resulted on Saturday in a verdict Of
murder in the second degree.
Masked robbers entered the bank of
South Pueblo, Col, on Friday night,
gagged the cashier, compelled him to
9 open en- the safe, and carried off 5000 in
currency and a gold watch and chain.
The printing machines Of the Low
ell Print Works, in Lowell Massachu-
sets, were stopped ON Saturday night,
throwing out of employment 300 hands.
In a few DAYS the whole establishment
will suspend operations for a month,
owing to the dullness Of the market.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
was sold at auction, on Monday, in
Richmond, Va, for S2,75O,OOO, the
purchaser being A. S. Hatch, Of New
York. The purchase was in pursuance
of a plan of reorganization in which
more than nine-tenths of the mortgage
bondholders united.
The bank Of jacksonville, Florida,
was robbed on Monday Of $500 in
greenbacks and bank notes A man
engaged the attention Of the cashier
while confederate entered the rear
door, stepped into the vault and Sc
cured the money. The robbery was
not discovered for two hours, and there
is no clue to it.
Jarvis A. Van Pelt, married man
living in New Brunswick, n j., was
committed to the jail in Trenton, on
Saturday, on the charge Of having OBJ
tanned s118, a gold watch, and other
valuables from a young lady Of Pen
nington, under false pretences. He re-
presented himself to be single and was
engaged to be married to the young
lady.
Captain J. Wesley Abbott left his
home, in Lambertville, NJ on Tues
day, to collect bills, and was seen the
same night with considerable money
in his possession. Nothing further
was seen Of him until Friday night,
when his body was found in the canal,
close to his residence. His pockets
contained only eight dollars and seven
cents. A coroner's jury decided that
he "came to his death at the hands Of
parties unknown"
TIE store of ! S Iamisnn. If IVES
ternport, opposite Piedmont, w. Va,
was robbed on Friday night, Of S24,-
600 in securities, S2,500 in cash, and
over $4,000 in promissory notes. The
latter were afterwards found in yard
near the store. A man living near the
store heard the noise when the safe
was blown open, and raised his window.
Two burglars, standing in the street.
threatened to shoot him if he did not
put in bis head, and frightened him g
that he dared not give an alarm.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

The people Of Massachusetts, are
now tired of fprohibitory laws in regard
to the sale of liquor, and are anxious
to try the Mofet bell punch. The
measure is now under consideration by
the Legislature.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

THOMAS c. ANDERSON, of Return
ing Board notoriety. was released from
prison Monday last, the Supreme
Court having refused the application
Of the Acknowledgement for rehear-
ing in the case.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

WE welcome to our exchange table
the Eru, new Cambridge, Nd, pa
per. It is a seven column folio, Re
publican in politics and displays con-
siderable ability both in its editorial
and local columns.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

In pursuance of an order by Presi-
dent Vanderbilt for a reduction of the
force in the machine shops of the New
York Central Railroad, 134 men were
discharged from the shops at Syracuse
on Saturday night.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

TTNDER THIS ACT, any person who served
~ fourteen days, or participated in one
battle. in the war of 1872, is entitled TO a
Pension Of So per month from date of appro-
val of act Widows Of such soldiers as have
died after similar service, no matter what was
the date OF marriage to the soldier, are enti-
tied to TIE same Pension.
No other parties are entitled.
All 1872 Pensioners dropped from the Rolls
because OF al'egcd disloyaIty are restored By
this act
Applications MUST lie executed before an Of
ficer Of 8, court of record.
s;end to US FOR any Information or blanks
needed GILMORE & CO,
at6 G29 F St, n. W, Washington, d. e.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

A REMARKABLE RESULT 1t makes no diff
ference how many Physicians, or how much
medicine you have tried, it is now an estab-
lshed fact that German Syrup is the only
remedy which has given complete satisfac-
ton in severe cases Of Lung Diseases 1t is
true there are vet thousands Of persons who
are predisposed to Throat and Lung Affec-
tions, Consumption, Hemorrhages, Asthma,
Severe Colds settled on the Breast, Pneumo-
MIA Whooping Cough, etc, who have no
personal knowledge Of Bschee's German Sy-
rup. To snch We would say that so, 600 doz-
en- were sold last year without one complaint. I.
Cohsumptives try just one bottle. Regular
size IS cents. Sold by all Druggists in
America
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

Pure NO. 1 Peruvian GuanO.
l. HE SUBSCRIBERS have effected an ar
rangement with the Peruvian Government
Agents, by which they have constantly on
hand
PURE No. PERUVIAN GUANU,
which they will deliver from their own stores
in Philadelphia, or the Government Stores in
New York o. Baltimore.
We sell no GUano but 0hct are receiUe
direct from tie Gocernment Stores,
therefore, parties buying of US can rely on re-
ceiving none but pure article
CHRISTIAN d CO.,
No. 141 Water Street, Phila.
Send for descriptive circular mar2-6w
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

With what complacency must the lady who
uses Glenn's Sulphur Soap glance at her mir
ror, for there she sees reflected a complexion
devoid of blemish This peerless purifier
may be relied upon to remedy all skin irFita-
tations. Sold BY all Druggists Hills Hair
& Whsker DYE, black or Brown, so cts.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
oatliatellanrous Adu is,
FOR RENT

A COMMODloUS Dwell FRA
n ling, situated on Main St, EgEIA
next to the Methodist Parson- sI5
age. 1t contains nine rooms, es5 S
front and side porehes, side
yard, garden, pump al the kitchen door, un-
der cover, andsother couvenienees not usual
ly found in dwelling for rent
The desirable ocarion Of this dwelling,
with the numerous conveniences and COM
forts surrounding it, will commend il to per-
sons desiring pleasant home in good
neighborhood, and at moderate rent
For Iurlher particulars apply to
NATH. WILLIAMS,
mar 30-lm Middletown, Del
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

IT is officially stated that the late
unpleasantness with the Sioux Indians
cost the Great Father'sp people, $2,312,-
h21
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
me WhoIesnIe Trnde IN Fruits.

The scene along the lower portion of
the North River front during the spring
and summer months is one not to be
equalled any where else in the world.
Schooners and coasting craft are un-
loading their cargoes Of strawberries,
peaches, melons, and all kinds of fruits
and produce from the South, and the
immense quantities, the seeming care
lessness as to whether goods ever reach
the right persons or not, the hustle and
confusion, the cursing Of negro drivers
and the continual banter Of the motley
crowd, all these make up a picture not
soon to be forgotten. Nearly all
Southern fruit and produce are landed
in this part Of the city, and the great
wholesale and commission houses are
located conveniently near. One of the
best known and most influential houses
in the wholesale fruit and produce
trade is that Of r. E. Cochran & Co.,
Of 96 Park Place. This firm was es-
tablished some five years ago, and is
composed of Mr.. R. E. Cochran, and
Mr.. E NJ. Hanson. They occupy the
entire building at the location named,
which is five stories high, and covers
30x90 feet Of ground This house
while dealing in all regular lines Of
fruit and produce, makes a speciality
of Southern goods. In the season they
probable handle more peaches than
any concern in the city, and they also
receive the earliest consignments.
Their extensive connections and unri-
vailed facilities give them great ad-
vantage over the majority of handlers
Of green stuffs, as they can get South
ern produce to market much earlier.
Their Southern receipts are from Flor
ida, Georgia, North and South Carroll
ma, and Virginia, working North as
the season advances. During the pres
ent season Messrs. Cochran q O.,
have handled more Delaware sweet
potatoes than all the other houses in
the trade put together, and the stock
has been Of unusually good quality
In peaches and berries their transac-
tions during the summer months are
enormous. The Governor Of Delaware
is an uncle Of Mr. Cochran, and owns
very large peach orchards in the best
part of that State, and his very great
influence naturally gives this house ad-
vantages not possessed by any other
concern in the trade. In the winter
season this firm receive largely West
ern poultry and game, also pork and
calves.-N Y Trade Jonrndl.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Lucas Mixed Paint!
Are You G0ing to Paint your H0lSG?

TT 50, IT WILL PAY YOU TO TAKE
L the trouble TO examine into the merits OF
LUCAS MIXED PALNT-aIl colors ready
mixed. Has peculiar and valuable advanta-
ges over other mixed paints Manufactured
by that old, we'll known and reliable paint
manufacturing firm, John Lucas & Co, Phil
adelphia. On their authority, and our own
knowledge of the paint, we unhesitatingly
put the strongest guarantee thereon
Our local reference will be to the persons
who have painted their houses with this
Paint.
Send for color card and prices to
G. E. HUKILL,
Dealer in
Lumber, Hardware, all kinds of Paints, &c q,
mar2-3m AIDDLET0WN, DEL
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Administrators sale
Valuable Real Estate.

Valuable Real Estate
VIRTUE OF AN ORDER of the Or
phan Court of the State Of Delaware, in and
for New Castle County, will be exposed to
pale, at public yendue. at the hotel OF Alex
snder Maxwell, in the town Of Middleton, on
Thursday, 25th day of April,
D., 1878. al o'clock, P NJ, the follow
pg described real estate, being the property
d John Cochran, deceased, to-wit:
y One equal undivided sixth part Of all that
act Of land, with the Dwelling House and
iIdings thereon erected, situate in St.
0Iges Hundred, New Castle County, and
tte Of Delaware, known as the "Rumsey
rm, and bounded as follows, to-wit:
Beginning al stone on the west side OF the
esham or Warwick Road thence north
70, east thirty-six perches TO stone, cor
forme Is to DR. James Naudain, now TO
I'm P. Cochran: thence north 80, east sixty
pur perches 10 corner formerly of said
'ames Naudain, now Of John p. Cochran !;
khence south $50, east twenty perches and
Hniue-tenths TO II stake; thence still with said
Uames Naudain and Benjamin Fields land
now OF John p Cochran, and the heirs OF
George Derrickson, dec d, north l40 west
TWO HunultC anu ninelN-lNO peTCuts anu
four-tenths to stake, corner formerly of
Joshua Driver and Benjamin Fields, now the
heirs of the said Derrickson and Thomas MUIR
phey, in branch known By the name of -
branch thence by the same the different
courses thereof, TO a corner stone formerly for
Hudson Clifton, row for William Polk, and
the division line OF the aforesaid -; thence
with the said division lines south 40, east
twenty-five perches and nine-tenths south
422o, east ffty-lhree perchts and seven-tenths
to a white oak; south l6o east Iwenty-one
perches and two-tenths; south 1919, east
fifty perches and nine-tenths; south 1889
east eighteen perches to II maple in the branch;
thence - $40, east sixty-two perchcs to a
stone in an old road; thence south 46i0, east
one huAdred and seyenty-one perches 10 the
place OF beginning, containing four hundred
and sixteen acres and seveniy-six square
perches oil land, more or less.
Attendance viii be given and terms made
known at The time and place aforesaid hy
WIN. r. COCHRAN,
CHAS. p. COCHRAN,
Adm'rs, or by their Attorney
Attest; J. NJ HoUsMAN, elk Orphan Court
mar 3u-2w
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

PEACH CROP IN SOUTHERN MARY
LAND.-A correspondent Of the Balti-
more Sun, writing from Plum Point,
Calvert county, Md, says: "The peach
crop in Calvert county seems to have
been almost entirely destroyed by the
recent cold snap. A careful examina-
ton Of several large orchards in this
vicinity enables me to say that all yell
low peaches have been killed. OF the
early fruit varieties there may be a
fair crop; but early fruit for some
years has been very improbable to
growers. They therefore regard the
present crop as an absolute failure.
Messrs. Henry Williams & Bro, whose
orchards are near this place, have been
requested by Commissioner LIE Due to
furnish for the use of the agricultural
department the fruit specimens of lower
Maryland, to be exhibited at the Paris
Exposition. Present appearances would
indicate that there is not much chance
of a favorable display. The wheat
crop in this neighborhood is looking
WE'LL"
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

1t speaks for itself; is what lady said Of
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup the other day, for a
single bottle cured my child Of a most dread
full cough.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

A very rapid, safe and easy way 70 make
money, is to procure territory to introduce the
latest useful invention that is wanted every
day, by every one, everywhere, who has a fam
ily-a full sized sewing machine with table
and treadle. for only Eighteen Dollars,
MANUFACTURED By THE PEERLESS
MFG. co. CT PHILADELPHIA,
does the same work as machine you would
pay eighty dollars for. rapid smooth and firm
work, and makesa a seam so strong the cloth
will tear before the stitches rip apart Agents
only need show them in operation to sell in every
house they enter Thirty dollars and upwards
cleared daily by smart agents No such ma
chine was ever offered at any such price
HIGHEST AWARDS AT CENTENNIAL
EXHIBITION. THOUSANDS OF FAMI-
LIES USING THEN.
Demand increasing every day where they
become known. Ministers, judges, lawyers,
editors tailors machinists, &C, recommend
them as perfect. Rights given free to first ap-
picants If there is no agency in your place
write for it or buy a machine fer your family
or relative; there is none better or so cheap.
Machines sent to all parts of the country, on
receipt Of price, Sls. Read advertisement
beginning
Sl8.-SEWING MACHINE.-SI
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Pure NO. 1Peru.Ian GuanO.

Attest: J. NJ. lloUsMAN, elk Orphan Court.
mar 3u-2w
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

.DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER of the Or
lphan Court of the State Of Delaware, in and
for New Castle County, will be exposed to
sale at public yendue at the hotel Of Alex
hnder MaNMeL IN lhe town Of Middleton, on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-25

the electric light, known as tie ..Rapien
light has been tried successfully in the office
OF the London Times. 1t is described as a useful
and agreeable light, which can be moderated
and arranged to suit all circunlSt ance5, and an
enthusiastic spectator writes to an English
paper that 1.-The sooner gas shareholders begin
to hedge by investing in electric shares the
better" As. however, gas stocks have recov-
cred somewhat from the panic they first ex-
perienced on tie announcement OF EdiSon's dis
coverieS, it would seem that the holders have
come to the conclusion that the electric light
viii not be made practically available to take
the place OF gas for general Use. That it Will
Supplant gas for the illumination OF public
buildings and crowded thoroughfares is pretty
certain. The fact that it supplies abundant
illumination without heat or noxiouS Odor will
make it desirable for use in places of public
aSsembiage and especially in legislative halls
The experiment TO be tried at the Cant, al Will
show whether it will work as a steady LIGHT
agreeable 10 the eye. Many persons find the
p,eSen, electflc u" ut painful TO the eye, but
P, ,y IL CA be regulated in way to be
pleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-25

some OF the democratic papers are arguing
that If tie curious reversal of majoritleS in
some of the southern districts is proof of intim-
idatiOn, the worst kind OF bull-d0zing must have
been practiced without exciting comment, in
The law-abiding state Of Maine. Waldo county
whose vote Is the cause of Eugene Hale's retire
ment from Congress, gave in September an
opposition majority of 5000. number nearly
hree-fOurths as large as the entire republican
vote in the county in 1876 when the republicans
had n majority OF 500. In the town OF Munroe
he vote i'll 1os6 was republican 23o, democratic
-; in September it was republican 81, oppO-
sitiOn PSI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-11-25

Our contemporary the Post, the accuracy of
whose numerical estimates has never been a
matter OF doubt since its figuring before and
after the recent election, is disturbed at some
fancied misStatementS in THE STAR and devOtes
nearly half column OF its space 10 their cOrrec-
ton. The assertions which wound the sens-
bilitieS OF the Post are 10 the effect that the
Orce which the British can at present muster
on the Indian frontier does not exceed 900
men. and that q considerable portion OF the
troops are not available against Afghanistan.
as they must be retained to hold stations in
India where the feeling il strongly in favor of
the Afghans. our neighb0r estimates the Brit
iSh troops OF the Indian army at $4,000, and the
total force including Indian auXiIiaifeS at $4,000
and denies in general terms the accuracy OF the
second statement. Accepting the Posts eSti-
mate that there are So.009 British troops in
India, though Gen. Upton gives the total num-
her at the time OF his recent visit only 65, 220
does follow that this entire force is along the
Indian frontier. or that it is at present avail
able against Afghanistan? AsGen. Upton says:
,-rhe army is distributed in small gaFrisons not
only with view 10 exhibit the military power
OF the government at as many points as possible,
but also to be within such distance as TO crush
Instructions in the beginning" Il is this
Tact that makes $4,000 a liberal estimate OF
the British troops al present available against
Rteh3llSiah- ana causes the LHilGOH Times
10 say that the three invading columns las at
present constituted are too weak for more ex-
tented operations in the direction OF JeIlalabad
GhaZni and Candahar," and 10 doubt 1.-The fea-
sibility of further advance" Ir is to be SUP.
posed that Great Britain would Use all the force
available In its march upon AfghaniStan. and
such effort has been made in this direction that
III has been said OF Lord LyttOn that he is at
tempting To scare the Ameer into submission
by a mere display OF force. And Vel the army
0I occupation fans considerably short of $1,000
This Is not to be wondered at The whole
indian army, English and native, on the from
tier. frOEs the sea TO the Hlmalayas, amounts to
tess thanthat number. As to the second point.
nobody well-infOTmed would assume that the
British can desert the Indian frontier TO re-
duce AtghaniStan. PeShawaT is the reDreSen-
tative OF numbers OF stations near the frontier
from which, on account OF their strong Afghan
Sympathieo. il IS Impossible TO withdraw troops
At Peshtwar several thousand soldiers are sta
toned. ana the Spectator speaks OF it as local.
~ where more than any place in India we are
holding the wolf by the ears Our neighbor
viii be compelled to class these London papers
that we have quoted as among the papers as
tOniSiiingly ignorant on the Eastern question