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Whs» the roads wbioh are aow building
aid tboae which are projected are comple
ted, thy peninsula bet
the Delaware
■fld Chesapeake Bays will be covered with
a net-work of railroads, threading -every
county and eommunicating with every coun
ty seat, connecting the main stem with
tide-water, all along the shorea of either
hay. Nor ie the time of the completion
ef these road* far distant. Some of them
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are finished, and others in an advanced
mage of progreee, while others still are
jut being oommenced.
Commencing at the tipper part of tho
peninsula, we find a road projected from
Columbia, Pa. to Port Deposit, thence
connecting with the Philadelphie, Wil
mington, and Baltimore Rail Road, to
Ktkton,' and thence to New Castle Junc
tion, where the lumber, coal, granite,
slate, Ac. of the region traversed by the
road^will And an outlet to ship navigation.
A portion of the road is already built, and
the upper part, from Colombia to Port
Deposit is in progress. The lower section
we understand, has been surveyed. A
road, We believe, is also projected from
mom point in Pennsylvania to Wilmington.
The Baltimore Central croaeea the upper
part of the peninsula, and the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore, croaaee it
about sixteen miles lower down, touching
the head waters of the Christiana, the Elk
and the North East, orossing the Susque
hanna at its mouth. Then we have the
Delaware Rail Road, with its connections,
running from Wilmington to Deimar, trav
ersing the beokbene of the peninsula be
tween the two bays. From this main
atom, lateral roads, building and to be
heult, branch off to the right and left,
through the length and breadth of the pe
ninsula. First, the Frenehtown and New
Castle. The Frenehtown section of this
track wan taken up, and the road aban
doned, come years ago; a part of the Del
aware portion of the road remains and is
in use. Second, tho Kent Rail Road,
from Townsend via Moaaey'e Cross Roads
to Swan Creek, Kent eounty, Md. Then
the Smyrna and Bombay Hook Road.
Then the Queen Anne's and Kent Rail
Road, to run from Massey'* Cross Roads
Via Millington, Suddlersville, and Centre
villa, to tide. This road it it said, will
ha oommenced and completed within the
promet year. Then the Queenstown tnd
Barrington Rail Road, projected, but not
^ Jot commenced. The Maryland and Dela
ware Rail Road comet next, running
through Caroline and Talbot counties, to
Oxford, on the Third Haven. This read
has progressed to near the Talbot line, and
effort* are being made to push it to com
pletion. Then the Dorccster and Delaware
Rail Road, from Seaford to Cambridge.
This work wm commenced last season, and
ta rapidly progressing. Then the Poco
moke and Wicomico ; and, not to mention,
them in regular order, there are the Dela
ware Central, from- Dover to Maryland
Um; the .Junction and Breakwater Road,
- from Salisbury to Berlin, aud the road
from Seaford to Georgetown, and lastly,
the Erotern Shore Road, from Delmar to
Criaficld. All these roads, when finished
will form the complètent system of rkilroad
connection and transportation, perhaps to
he found in any equal area of country, in
the Union.
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The editor of tho Transcript hoe not wintered
Bay colle lately oa high-priced (rain, or ho woald
haow the reaeon why farmers prefer buying to
raising harem sad mules,— Belauerten.
Doe* not tho Delawarean know, that we
are fresh from tha form, and familiar with
tho wet and care of stock T Does it not
aIm know that colts require grain in Ken
ta*ky, aa well at in Delaware ; and that
the price of grain ie about'the eame in
both State* 7 And if tbe Kentucky stock
breeder« can rear them and bring thorn hero
end eeU them to Delaware formers at a
profit, the latter could rear them at a grea
ter profit, or at lese coat to themselvea;.
thus saving the immense annual outlay in
cash, to keep up their supply of stock.
«TAND1NU Sw arret OX TUI NrORO
Platform . —The Bond wing of the Balti
more City Radical Convent»», on Thurs
day of Uto week, after declaring fo r Gen.
Orast, placed themselves squarely on the
aagro platform by passing the following
resolution by aeclamation:
Bctohml, That the Republican party In Mary
land, having in Ita State convention of May 1«,
1M7, solemnly Sad deliberately organized aaew,
m the basis of impartial manhood suffrage, and
having then and there ms de the colored nun a
member of tbe party in full standing and fellow
ship, eannot now east him ont, and we therefore
demand that Ma rights be recognized and impar
tial suffrage be oarriad out, not fa theory bnt in
practice.
If a President la asvar to bs impeached, pray
why la there a constitutional provision for that
«stream process 1—Madwai Paper
Than we suppose tha Proaidant moat be
impea ch ed
provision. No better reaaou than thia has
been offered ia tbe articles of impeach
ment.
sly banana* there it aueh a
A ridiculous story of a conspiracy to
Wow up Congress by nitro-glycsrins, gain
ed cuiTsney sorbs days ago, and oocasionsd
some sxeitsment in Washington among the
ms mh sT i , Who it sterna, ware not altogether
prepared fcr a spsedy settlement of their
flaal accounts. The story originated from
despatch from Superintendant Kennedy,
fcf New York, to the Chief of Police of
the District of Columbia, Which dispatoh
was caused to be read by speaker Colfax,
to the effect that about two hundred pounds
of nitro-glyoerine was missing from a wall
knows establishment in New York, and
its supposed destination was the cellar of
the Capitol. Tho memory of Guy Faux
and the British Parliament rushed at onoe
into the minda of the purturbed members,
who thought their loot hour
The effect on the floor, aaya a Washington
letter writer, was ludieroua in the extreme.
wet come.
Baugh's Journal of the Farm says, the
indications of a large wheat and rye crop,
were never more promising. In many
portions of the country, and especially in
Northern States, the ground has been cor
ed with snow daring the entire winter.
The protection thus afforded, ean scarcely
fail to affect the crop favorably. In a few
eases, the experiment of compresing tbc
snow with rollers, has been tried, with
what refaits, remains to be seen.
At the regular monthly meeting of tbe
Middletown Building Loan Association,
on Thursday evening, money brought an
average premium of 34} per oent.
AMIttard Article* of |papwk waL
Th« impeachment committee of the
House had apparently completed its in
dictment, yet, as if feeling the detection of
the flimsiness of its charges by the public
judgement, it on Tuesday proceeded to
frame additional allegations against the
President, which were reported to the
House j one, that of Gen. Butler, which
had been voted down the day before,
charging Mr. Johnson with having nsed
language in hi* speeches at the White
House to a committee of eitixens, in Au
gust, 1866, snd in Cleveland and St.
Louis, also in 1866, to bring Congress into
contempt and ridioule ; and another, fore
shadowed in the speech of Mr. Stevens on
Mgpday, relative to the suspension of Mr.
Stanton last summer, and the alleged at
tempt of the Preeident to defeat his rein
statement while the Senate was consider
ing the sufficiency of the reasons reported
for his removal. The Houae adopted the
article offered by Mr. Butler by a vote of
87 yeas to 41 nays, (showing thus thst
some republicans voted against it,) and
that of Mr. Stevens by a strict psrty vote.
If anything were necoeasary to show indis
putably the intensely partisan character of
this whole proceeding, it would be the re
version by the House, in its adoption of
Mr. Butler's article, and of its own action
of the day before. In a matter bo grave
as impeachment, in which one department
of the government is putting another
trial, ire should expect men, if ever, to act
on individual couvictions and conscience,
and yet we find the majority in the House
shifting about in mass, from day to day,
tipon a matter involving the structure of
the ' government, with the facility of a
flock driven hither and thither hv the
shepherd. We might suppose, indeed, that
action in such a case would be solely guid
ed by the highest dictates of conscience,
but it is idle to claim that this ia so when
such spectacles as this are presented. The
majority of the House cannot claim to have
acted otherwise than under a party
date after such a turnabout as this.
Senate of tbe United States ie made of like
pliable material, an idea which is too un
reasonable to be entertained, then is im
peachment a mere work of party ; but we
eannot and will not admit to ourselves such
a possibility until forced to it by its own
proceeding. The eonntry will "look to
the Senate" for high, fair and equitable
judicial action, and that ia the hope of pa
triotic and juat men.—Baltimore Sun.
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PncHdlagi or Coagrtis.
The 8enate was on Thursday ths great
center of attraction, and at an early hour
the galleries were thronged to witness the
expected organization of the court of im
peachment. About one o'clock Chief Jus
tioe Chase and Associate Justice Nelson,
sccompanied by a eommitte of the Senate,
consisting of Messrs. Pomeroy, Buckalew
and Wilson, appeared at the bar, the Chief
Justice being in his robes of office. The
President pro tempore (Mr. Wade) imme
diately ordered all legislative business to
be suspended, and then vacated the chair,
which was taken by the Chief Justice, to
whom the required oath was administered
■hr Justice Nelson. The oath was to the
effect ' ' that in all issues pertaining to the
trial of impeachment of Andrew Johnson,
President of the United States, I will do
impartial justice, according to the consti
tution and laws." Tbe required oath was
then administered to all the Senators pres
ent? except Mr. wade, whose name is last
on the roll. When the name of Mr. Wade
was called Mr. Hendricks arose and ob
jected to the swearing of that gentleman
as a member of the court, on the ground
position as the President pro tern
he Senate made him an interested
On this question a long and ex
debate ensued, Mr. Johnson holding
that it would be clearly in violation of the
constitution for Mr. Wade to participai
Howard and W
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while Messrs. Sherman,
llama sustained Mr. Wade's right to be
sworn, because there is a probability that
that the Senate may, before the verdict,
elect another than Mr. Wad* to he Preei
dent pro tern. The discussion oomkiued
np to the hour of adjournment.
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At the corporation election in Frederick,
Md., last week, the Democrats carried the
city by an average majority of 207. The
Democrats also carried the city of Reading,
Pa., by 336 majority. Last year it was
Bepolicati.
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LETTlOt nu» BÂLÏIHOUK.
in
Baltimore is still experiencing
of the Frost King. Thermometer rangi
from 4 to 1.8° above aero, the harbor filler!
with floating ice, the wharves and ware
houses piled with freight, awaiting the
S snial rays of old Sol to loosen the ice
tters and allow the white winged craft to
resume their away. Business necessarily
dull, the merchants, however, with the
the effect
it
opening of spring anticipate a lively trade.
All eyes are turned to Washington,
watching the progresa of eventa. Im
peachment the all engrossing theme, ap
ropos of this the great Democratic Conser
vative Meeting at Front street Theatre
a decided suocess, the people turning
out en-mosse without distinction of party,
cramming and packing the building from
pit to dome. The stage was filled with
eminent and distinguiahed men.
The Mayor presiding with a full
complement of Vice Presidents and Sec
retaries, after tho reading of a number
of letters from prominent gentlemen, HU
Excellency, Governer Swann, Maryland's
proud Bird of Liberty, arose and addressed
the meeting in support of Andrew John
son and his policy, based upon the con
. His speech was telling and to the
point, eliciting round after round of ap
plause. The Govenor was followed by the
Hons. Messrs. Keer, of Indiana ; Ross, of
Illinois ; Brooks, of New York ; Collady
and Trimble, of Kentucky ; and clusin
with 8 Archer, Esq. of Maryland. A
the speakers denounced Congress ss the
Rump, unconstitutional, tyrnuical, usur
ping, and destructive in its aims and pur
poses, but cautioned the people against
hasty ill advised action, recommending the
Ballot as the sure and safe remedy for all
our troubles. The audience appreciating
the magnitude of the event for which the
meeting had been called, listoned calml
and attentively, save when
concerning the Flag and American Liberty
would oause an outburst of applause that
"Shook tho very ground the building stood
on, evidencing that Maryland, my Mary
land, is patriotic and true. Judge Chase's
letter to the Senate, proves a first-class
shell in the impeachment ranks. Denouc
ments hourly looked for.
The grain market fluctuating, wheat
$2 65(^2 80; yellow corn
white. 1 12@1 15; oats 75®82'cents!
Gold $L40f 1 40J, 1 41.
More anon
March 5th, 1868.
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For the Middletown Transcript.
Messes. Editors.—Y our paper is fast
becoming the battle ground for clashing
ideas, and worthily is it, that the scene is
removed to where reason has its best
portunity for reflection and calmness, and
on both sides, all being said,
will eliminate the truth and
advantage of the contestants and them
selves. We have an organization among
us, about which there is a different
opinion and in whose favor there seems
to be used only the wildest conjecture
and assertion, it is a case for a pure
mathematical proof yet queerly there is none
vouchsafed, in the truth of the promised
benefit lies staked, or about to be the
future welfare of poor men. Now if a
certainty can be obtained a good to the
community will be produced, therefore,
our object which is to arrive, directly or
indirectly, at this result is commendable.
The nature superficially of the Building
and Loan Association iu its practical part
needs no explanation, they are scattered
in this age of Gold Gambling aud Oil
Stock Speculations over the land, but not
therefore for that reason are they unim
peachable. We wiah to hear an answer
to a few inquiries. Why is it that this
great discovery, greater in its beneficiary
capacities than any introduction since the
Banking System, and secoud only to it in
importance, gives no world-wide celebrity
for its vast results to its inventor in this
age when no history is lost ?
Why is it not recommended by the head
oentres of financering as the medium for
the loan of all money, regulating for the
intoreat of both, the communications be
tween borrowers and • loaners Î Why do
not s considerable part of our funds pass
through this more than Midas-like institu
tion, where tbe borrowers' 6 per cent, is
tripled magically, for the satisfaction of
the capitalist. Why cannot this prin
ciple be introduced into mechanics, aud by
improvements at last perpetual motion he
obtained. Wc see a limited number of in
dividuals engaged solely in money loaning,
trading exclusively with each other en
riching,'to usurious extent, a part of them
selves and not at the expense of others,
aud of course at no one clse's. It is with
out doubt, to illustrate, the anomaly of a
man lifting himself over a fence by the
straps of his boots, which, if accomplished,
overcomes the difficulty in the way of per
petual motion, as I have stated.
One-half, probably, of the members do
not expect to borrow. If the association
run» out in eight years they will realise
about 18 per cent. Now, if we had
association large enough, and the members
sufficiently patriotic, could not the Gov
ernment be loaned money at 2 per cent,
and yet net 6 percent, to loaners, relieving
an over-taxed people, by enabling a sink
ing fund to be formed, which would
clear off the debt.
Let us proclaim thia thing, Messrs. Ed
itors, money is worth only 6 per cent.
Let us make it plenty at 2 per cent,
us pay off the National debt, and earn the
blessings of posterity, and let ns by all
means nave from the wordy friends of this
super-eminent invention, the figures, tho
mathematical demoustration of its feasi
bility, and let the medium be your paper.
We are well aware that our in some sort
description displays inconsistencies, but
they are necessary in writing of the in
stitution, as many think they comprehend
it. So let us have no exhibition of the
folly of thia communication in words.
Let it be attempted to be demolished
where ouly it can be by the proof of a
mathematical statement. There has been
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tiatlou. Inquirie.
The Boston Journal says at a dinner
given by the directors of one .the Bank
street banks in Boston, last week, there
were present, among others, thirty gentle
men worth a million of dollars each.
Ar du JAUsovs Transcript.
Messrs. Editors.— Feeling an interest
the progress of your paper, the Middlc
Vrantcript, and earnestly hoping that
succeed in its objeot, I know c
better way in which to signify my good
wishes than in writing a description of a
Masquerade Party given in the vicinity of
New Castle. I have also another objoct
view, and that is, to partially oontra
dict, or rather to render more favorable
opinion which the good eititens of
Middletown have long entertained of onr
town, namely—" that it is the moat stupid
and dead-and-alive plaee in the world."
The caid " Party," was given by Mr.
D., whose residence is about half way be
tween Now Castle and Wilmington. At
nine o'clock, the guests were all, or nearly
all, assembled in the spacious parlor of the
hospitable host, and a spectator entering
the room at that moment could not fail to
have been pleased with the beautiful and
picturesque effect produced by the variety
of costumes. First there was, " Night,"
represented by Miss V. A. The dress
was of black velvet, ■
stars, velvet crown ol
lace veil nearly enveloped her figure,
next in order was " Morning," represen
ted by Miss L. J. A dress of white, a
pink tarleton veil, and sing
forehead, while her beautifi
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sUgled with silver
atara, and a black
The
le star over the
'ul golden hair
fell in natural ringlets to her waist, in all
very pretty idea of the " rosy dawn."
Then came the "Highlander" represented
by Miss L. R. Her dress wan of gay
plaid material, a plaid aaah crossed on the
shoulder, and a coquetiah black velvet cap,
with a black plume, dropping gracefully
on one side. The " Flower Girl,"
beautifully represented by Misa A. J. A
white ewisa drees, looped up with flowers,
flowers on the shoulders auj at the waist,
and a basket of flowers in the haud. The
"Goddess of Liberty," was Miss C. M.
Her dress was of thin white material, trim
med on the skirt with red and blue, red
Zouave"' jacket, blue sash, and liberty
cap, her dark hair fell in waves over her
shoulders, while a silk flag carried in the
hand completed the costume. " Summer,"
was there in the person of Miss K. J. A
dress of white silk, festooned with flowers
and grasses, with a sash and wreath of
flowers. The " Nun," Miss L. E.
dress and veil of black, white
the breast, aud a " rosary" at tho belt.
The " Equestrian," was Miss L. P. At
tired in a long black skirt, black velvit
basque, black velvet hat, gauntlets, and an
ivory handled riding whip. Miss L. A.
was the sweetest little " Shepherdess," im
aginable. A grey skirt, black boddicc.
and a crimson and lace cap, with a crook
in her hand. Miss M. L. represented the
" Peasant girl," short dress of scarlet
einbroided with white, black velvet " pea
sant waist," with a piece of red material,
trimmed with lacc, thrown over the head.
Miss E. 8. was a sweet " Scotch Lassie."
Robinson Crusoe and his Man Friday,
were duly personated by Messrs. P. J.
and J. E. "Base Ball," was personated
by Mr. J. R. The " Girls from Yankee
Land, wero very well represented by Miss.
E. B and Miss C. R. also by a young
lady from Philadelphia, Miss D. M
At 11 o'clock the company unmasked,
whence ensued the confusion and rectify
ing of mistakes as usual on such occasions.
Then followed dancing to very excellent
music. At 12 o'clock refreshments were
served, after which dancing was resumed
until a late hour, or rnther until an early
hour in the morning. Thia " Party," I
would state, had been prececded by others
of the same nature, by musical aoirees and
sociables, so that our old town can and will
compare with any other of the same aiie,
in regard to its refinement of aociety, and
social intercourse. L.
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For Ike Middletown Trtmteript.
Rigas of «Me Times.
That pomp, and pride of power which
in the first flush of conquest plays with
conscicnoe, and datlica with magnanimity
by it* seductive grace cheating friend and
foe alike, hath given way at last to open
deed* of bold effrontery, aud legalized
crime.
Step, by step, through the long suffer
ing aud continued forbearance of a once
truly patriotic people, the hydra-headed
monster of party power feeling stealthily
her way rises now to gigantic stature, and
dropping tho habilimeuts of disguise bares
tbe deformity of her nature. A faction,
potent by patriotic hoodwiukiug, stirring
appeals of sentimental philanthropic com
prehensiveness, working for the sole ng-'
grandizement of self, deems tho momeut
auspicious to unveil her face, and prônent
the hidden mysteries which for years they
have toiled to culminate.
Fully convinced that some extraordinary
means are essential to secure that contin
uauce of power which is necessary to main
tain their dominance, by trampling con
stitutional rights with cloven heels they
hope to ride triumphant in the harbor of
eternal security. Shorn of power, the Ex
ecutive of s powerful nation presents an
abject object of pity to an amazed and
startled world ; the scorn of envious
crowned heads, the burlesqued actor to the
priest-ridden serf of foreign soils.
glory of a nation hath de
parted, and the liberty of a once free peo
ple, dimmed by usurpation and tyranous
action, witlTappealing glance and sorrow
ing heart, shudders at the fortbcoiuing ca
lamity, while they staud aghast at the ap
palling blood-stained banner of Revolution
herald a Republic's overthrow,
thud of a saddened
sations and agonizing in its tbroba for an
ebbing existence, beats wildly to lighten
the gloom of a comely countenance.
Those who rushed to a border, drawn
by sectional strife, stand horrow-struok at
the impious civil war which threatens itn
inent danger, and loth to polish guns
anew, watch with stern brows, and com
pressed lips the impending struggle which
endangers freedom. The old battle ory
which infused vigor to the arm that wield
ed sabres, and gave zest to tho double
? |niek of bataillons eager for the former
ray, is wafted afar, while sedition with
wistful eye silently greets the near ap
proach of murder, ready to crown the dû
tard brow of Civil Revolt. ,
Importing the viocs, and glorying in the
lustful example of foreign emissaries, heed
ing the advice of bloated partisans, who
support unprincipled factions, that threaten
The boastful
The dull
hoart great in its pul
to inundate a vast country by storms
blood, we are Cut losing self respect and
natural bravery, while we passively sub
mit to pander a great birth-rig Jit for the
pottage mess which swells the stomach of
a pigmy race.
Liberty, with broken staff, and glaring
eye, tramples her eap in the dnst, and
gathering her royal robe close around her
symmetrical form, disgusted, and broken
hearted drops humbly, while monarchy
with pompous mien eyes the throne a god
dess offers to vacate.
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Mu* dieting In Baltimore.
of Thursday says :—The mass
meeting of ci tike ns of Baltimore at the
Front Street Theatre last evening, to ex
press the sense of the community on the
present critical condition of national affairs,
was ono of the largest and most imposing
popular demonstrations ever witnessed in
this city. Like the meetings of s similar
character which have preceded it in New
York and Philadelphia, it was composed
of those commercial, manufacturing aud
working classes whose interests are inti
mately identified with the continued peace
and prosperity of the country, and whose
voice ought, therefore, to be heeded by
those who desire to ascertain and are will
ing to be iufluenged by the intelligent pub
lio sentiment ôf the country. Prior to
suoh assemblages as these we had mostly
mere partisan utterances on both sides of
the question, but the proceedings of these
announce principles which befit the mouth
of national and conservative men of all
parties. In addition to ( the speeches made
and the letters received and read, from dis
tinguished persons in different parts of the
country, at the meeting last night, resolu
tions were adopted which express the gen
eral sense of sober aud reflecting minds
with reference to the issues between tbc
legislative and executive departments of
the United States government, aud which
bave reached a crisis in the impeachment
of the President of the republic at the bar
of the Senate by the House of Represen
tatives. They pay an earnest tribute to
the firm aud unflinching manner in
which Mr. Johnson has stood by the great
principles of the constitution, and exhibit
impressive manner the extraordinary
spectacle that is now presented of the
arraignment of the President by the House
for the oxcrcise of a power conferred upon
him by the constitution, and which
ceded to he such by all parties, and by
the most eminent jurists and statesmen of
the country, down to the present time ; and
of the hot, indecorous haste by which a
proceeding so grave and momentous has
been hurried through. Confidence is, not
withstanding, expressed in the constitu
tional tribunals of the country, and the
Senate still looked to as a rampart behind
which the constitution .may find a ref
uge. It is to be hoped that the intuitions
which the people have formed and signified
in their late meetings of the injustice and
ovila of tho impeachment proceeding will
not be coutomued by the Senate, and that
this dignified assemblage will consider
whether to act in this matter
which the masses do not approve
tcuiplatod by the constitution or, demanded
by any publie exigency, will not he pro
ductive of greater misohief than any which
it is likely to remedy. *
The Sun
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Th* Démocratie Victories.
It thunders all around the aky. The
town elections held in New Hampshire,
Maine, and New York all tell one atory—
overwhelming Democratic gains ss com
pared wijh last fall, when the Republicans
were everywhere beaten. With these fig
ures before us, it is safe to say that were
a Presidential election to be held next
week the Democrats would earry every
State in the Union, except, perhaps, Mas
sachusetts and Iowa.
In Troy wo gain twelve hundred upon
the vote of last year ; in Lansiugburg three
hundred ; in Utiea two hundred and fifty ;
in Rhincb'ck three hundred, and in
eral minor towns equally large gains. A
hotly cont :sted town election iu New Hamp
shire shows so large a gain that if the
proportion holds good next week that State
is sure for the Democracy by a handsome
majority. The Portland election shows
that the popular reaction against Republi
canism is as strong in the old Pine-Tree
State as in New York. Every return
tells the same tale, and all condemu the
mad majority in Congress. The impeach
ers stand impeached before the high court
of the people.—AT. V. World.
at
Bishop Stevens. —The accounts from
Wilksbarre continue to indicate the grad
ual improvement and the eventual recov
ery of Bishop Stevens, who was so seri
ously injured by
dent. As he wtl
service for a considerable length of time,
the Bishop has authorized the Standing
Committee of his Diocese to procure the
temporary assistance of some of the other
bishops. The Standing Committee, though
its President, the Rev. H. J. Morton,D.
D., is making the necessary arragements
to fill the Bishop's appointments, during
ot month, and it is expected thart
the Episcopal duties of the Diocese will be
performed by Bishop Randall, of Colora
do ; Lee, of Delaware, and others.
a recent railroad acci
ill he disabled from aotivc
the
We would suggest to Farmers; Market
Gardeners aud others, to give Bowers
Complete Manure t fair and impartial
trial. I-ost season it was found to be of
remarkable benefit, and from the result of
that it will be largely used this spring.
It acta at once in the soil, forces and sus
tains the crop, and ia the substantial food
so necoeasary for all vegetation.
A despatch from 8an Francisco, dated
March 3 says, Governor Haight sent in
a message to-day, in which he declines to
forward the resolutions endorsing the ac
tion of Congres* on the impeachment of the
President, on the ground that it would
improperly influence the judgment of the
Senate setting as a court.
Biblical Curiosities. —The twenty-first
verse of the seventh ubapter of Ears has all
the letters of the alphabet in it. The
nineteenth chapter of tbe second Book of
Kings and the thirty-seventh chapter of
Isaiah, are exactly alike. And in the
Book of Esther, which has ten chapters,
neither the word Lord nor God occurs.
It* MU of News.
At the Democratic State Convention of
Peuusylvauia, held on the 4th instant
resolutions were adopted in favor of the
prompt restoration ot all the States to their
rights and functions ; that the Constitution
of the Uuited States is the supreme law,
and binding upon tho people aud evey de
partment of the goveruiueut ; denouncing
the impeachment movement : opposiug the
present raveuue system ss ill-devised in
congruous aud inequitable ; demanding
rigid economy in every department of the
government, and a reduction of the army
aud navy ; making the republican party
responsible for the delay in restoration ;
condemning the tenure-of-office act, ami
approving the Executive opposition thereto.
Charter elections were held ou Tuesday
in a number of places in the State of New
York. In Utica the democrats elected
their mayor by 487, about 21) less major
ity thau they had in November. In Au
burn the republicans succeeded by 417
majority. In Elmira the democrats gaiu
cd 10U over last year. In Rochester the
democratic mayor was reelected by 88S
majority, an increase of 871 over the vote
of last November. In Ithicu the result
was—republican majority, 117 ; gsiu since
last spring, 28. The democrats carried
Troy by 1,456 majority, against 140 last
year. A number of other towns show
democratic gains.
A new paper has been started in St.
Louis called the Jiejmdiator, which will
advocate, it says, the repudiation of the
so-called national debt, except that portion
of it represented by legal tender notes.
Judging from the State platforms recently
set up iu the West, it will find a large
nnmbcr of adhurents in both parties in
that section.
President Johnson has appointed Thom
as Ewing, Sr., of Ohio, Secretary of War.
The nomination has not been confirmed by
the Senate, though it itfcagain rumored
that Stanton will resign, to get rid of a
judicial decision of the ease now pending
against him. •
The disease known as plcuro-pneumonia
is committing great ravages among the cat
tle in the vicinity of Baltimore. In ouc
stable thirty-eight ca^es have occurred, of
which thirty-five were fatal. The scourge
is believed by some to be the riuderpest.
Secretary Stanton is still iu possession
of the War Department. He cats and
sleeps in his office, and has not left it
moinunt since General Thomas was appoin
ted Secretary of War, ad interim.
An attempt was made at Limerick, Ire
land, on Tuesday night, to burn a large
machine shop, but it was frustrated by the
police. The incendiaries, who are alleg
ed to be Fenians, used Greek fire.
Barnum has had his Museum burned
out again. This makes the second time
for New York, and inculdingthe Philadel
phia Museum, the third time for Barnum.
A dispatch from Bangor, Maine, says
the Democratic Convention resolved in fa
vor of the payment of bonds in greenbacks
and supporting President Johnson ; also iu
favor of Pendleton for President.
A train on the Canandaigua Railroad
ran off the track near Gorham, N. Y. on
Wednesday, aud three cars were set on
fire by the upsetting
persona were burned three of them fatally.
I'ortus Baxter, Representative from
Vermont in the Thirty-seventh and Thir
ty-eight Congresses, died on Wednesday,
iD Washington.
The New Hampshire State election takes
place on next Tuesday. The Democrats
confidently erpcct to redeem the " Granite
State" this spring.
Daved McConkey, Esq. well known as
a capitalist, in West Chester, Pa. died
suddenly of paralysis, on Thursday the
27th ultimo.
General George H. Thomas, like Gen
eral Sherman, declines the promotion offer
ed him by the President.
St. Louis was visited by a thunder gust
on Sunday, and on Monday by a snow
storm.
Sixteen or eighteen persons left George
town, Delaware, on Tuesday of last week,
to seek fortunes iu the West.
The Grand Jury of Bucks county say
that their poorhouse is unfit for even the
confinement of animals.
Two girls are walking 300 miles in Iowa
on a wager.
of a stove. Twelve
Tike Advfci
In Cotton.
The late riae in cotton, even though it
may enhance somewhat the value of an ar
ticle of such general consumption as cot
ton goods, cannot be regarded ns a matter
of regret in view of the immense relief
which it affords to the great staple of Amer
ican production, which had been formerly
such a prominent source of national wealth,
from a condition in which it did not pay
tho cost of production. The low rate of
ten vents a pound left tho producer no
margin for profit, and so depressed tho
cotton interest that sorions apprehensions
were entertained for the future of a culture
which hud been, and ought to be, one of
the principal tributaries to the commerce,
revenue and general prosperity of tho
country. It must have been a very
al and anomalous state of things
when the great staple of a country did not
pay the cost of production, and the more
immediate cause of it may, perhaps, be
found in the financial revulaion and
mercial failures in England, under which
those who had been bolding up cotton for
speculative purposes gave way, throwing
a largo quantity upon the market when
manufactures themselves were stagnated as
well as general business, and there
thus but a small ootton demand. The re
dundancy huving ceased, and the supply
from this country not being as great
was anticipated, the value of ootton has
been enhancod, and prices have risen fiotn
16 to 23a24 oents a pound. The bent fits
of the change to that portion of the eonn
try which hus suffered so much from the
natur
com
WU8
impoverishment of war and the remunera
tive prioes of their chief production cannot
be overestimated.
By this healthful
change the factors will bo able to make ad
vances to the planters, and these in their
turn will be able to employ and compen
sate the laborers, so that, to a more or
less extent, all classes may be able to go to
work again with rather more cheering
prospects, a more contented spirit prevail,
material reconstruction forwarded, and the
8outh, it is hoped, bo in a good degree put
upon its feet again.— Baltimore Suv.
of
'"he Maryland United States Sena
tor. —The two houses of the Maryland
Legislature on Thursday voted four times
more for United States Senator, but, as on
the previous two days, failed to make a
choice. The vote on the last ballot stood :
Swann 29, Thomas 23, Vickers 22, Mc
Cullough 18, Harablcton 9, and J. K.
franklin 1. The name of Mr. Earle was
S nporarfly withdarwn. An informalcnu
i of the members was to have been held
t night. The House has passed a bill
appropriating $5,00(1 as a year's salary to
the lion. Pllttip Francis Thomas, who was
refused his seat in the
ate.
- M ,
In Smyrna, Del. February 17. by the Rer. W.
B. Gregg, Mr. John C. Kirkpatrick, of ('evil Co.
Md. and Mies Eleanor 8. Alexander, of New Cas
tle County, Del. i
At " Essex I.odgo," on tbe loth ultimo, by
Rev. C. 11. Shield*, U. T. Barton, Eeq. of Win
chester Virginie, and Mim Katie, daughter of
Wm. Knight, Esq. of Cedi County, Md.
DIED.
On Wednesday morning, the 4th instant, at his
residence in rhiludrlphia, Richard II. Bayard, ia
the 72d year of hia age,
At Kirkwood, on Monday; March 2d, Barney,
R. oldest son of «lohn C. and Hue B. Clark, aged
11 years and 7 months.
In ApjKtquinimiuk Hundred,
William Ginn, aged 70 years.
At Delaware City, Dei. on the 29th alt. Mr
John Hurtles, in the titlth year of his age.
In Ited Lion Hundred, on the 4th instant, Mrs.
Jonc E. Penuington, iu the 75th year of her age.
In New Castle, on Saturday tost, the 29th nit.
Mrs. Sarah Isabella Atlderdice, in the 44th year
of her age.
the 29th ult.
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MIDDLETOWN MARKET
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Cora yellow.
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Onts.
Timothy Seed.
Clover Seed.
Butter.
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MIEHLER** HERB RITTERS
H»» cured more Diseases in roumranities where
it is known, than all other Medicines combined ;
and is kept in every Family.- It is Hie Only Rem
edy that Really Formes the Blood, and has never
failed in curing Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections.
As a general remedy to build up a shattered
and broken down constitution, nothing can equal
it.
Sold by «17 Druggists and Dealers.
Milkier't Or ten Ijakel lkrb Bitten, Is a specific
for Scrofula,Old Buaning Sores, and Rheuma
tism.
Bold everywhere.
Jan 18—3m
FOR SALE. 1
ÇJFHMKR WOOD sold low if immediate deiir
t-7 cry is wanted. For considerable lots prices
still redsced. '
WILLIAM GREEN.
March 7—tf
ATTENTION I »
A LL persons indebted to Jonathan V. Leath
erberry are requested' to make immediate
paymeut to either of the sabscribers, assignees
JKS8K LAKE,
W. A. COCHRAN.
Middletown, March 7—3t
THE WORLD'S
Combined Mower & Reaper,
THE VEHÏ REST IN THE WORLD.
TUE ECONOMY
Wood Tooth Self-Delivering Hay and
Grain Bake.
■tor Bat* by
- - A. T. BVDD.
O RDERS arc being received for the above new
and superior machinery, and a limited num
ber only can be supplied this season. Bend your
orders at once. (Jail and examine them. ■*
A genu for Economy Rake wanted, to
whom a liberal commission will be allowed
March 7—tf
The Excelsior Stamp Extractor,
KANl'rACTCOED BY 11
AYI8 A THOMPSON,
PENNSGROVE, Salem County, N. J.
M MIIS Machine, as the name indicate«, ia equal,
A and in many respecta surpasses all other«
now in use.
1st. I« equal in power.
2d. Superior iu portability ; can he mored easi
er two men from one stump to another.
3d. .Superior in simplicity; can be made hy
any farmer, assisted by a blacksmith.
4th. Superior in quick action : can takcupmote
slumps Iu one day than any other puller aow la
IF by
5th. Lower in price ; they are sold so low that
IV person haring stumps cun afford one.
Drier, made in a substantial manner, $20.
Individual rights *6. All orders promptly
attended to. Machines delivered at steamboat or
railroad free of charge. Mar 7-r-Jm
PUBLIC SALE.
T HE subscribers will mil at Pablte Sal* ea
SATURDAY, the 21st day of March, last,
at Brick Mills, one mile aud a half last of Mtd
dletuwn, 2 good road or farm HORSES,
C*pKVq2 good Mill Wagons, 1 two-horse W*g
Alo*X.'m, nearly new ; 1 one-horse Wages,
Dugout, and 1 Family Carriage. 2 acts Sieg]«
Harness, Bridles, Collars, Head Hallen, DonBU
and Single Lines, Saddle and Briddle, » Mowing
Scythes and Snath, Harrow, Cultirator, Grind
stone, Hoes, Shovels, Forks, Excelsior Grain Fan
Scaling Tub, pair of Cora Knives, Half-tlusfaei
and Bushel Baskets, lot of good Bags and Barrels
1 good Proof Start, » Grata 8boveb, Manure, Corn
Fodder, 1 Egg Stove, ia good order ; Ac. llay by
the ton ; Turnips by the husbel ; Turkeys and
Tsana.—All sums of $30 and under, cash • over
that amount a credit of three months will he g(van.
the purchaser giving bankable note with approv
ed endorser. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock, r. «.
. CHALK A MYERS,
Also at the same end place, l good Milch Oow,
in profit • 1 Hay or Straw Cutter, 2 Fork*, k Mae,
1 Crow Bar, 1 Horse Blanket, set of PlowChaias
and Harness, lot of Milk Pana, lot of Onion Sets,
lot of Carpenter Tools, Bramble Scythe, I Spade,
1 Hoe, Cold Chisels, Haw, Oil Cane, Half Ruehel,
he. March t-ds*
J UST rectived a new lot of Mackerel, Shad and
Herring, to be sold low.
Feb ;g NACDAIN A BRO.