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San Andreas independent., 1857-10-10

is by far the largest, and greatly superior IN
quality, to any heretofore presented by our So
cietv This was to be expected, and we may
hope for many years to come, the improve
ment in quality, at least, will BE observable
each year. There is no business to which our
State is more admirably adapted than the
raising of stock. We have fewer diseases. and
greater variety of grasses, than any other
country in the world. The Importance, how
ever, of improving our breeds, especially of
our cattle, is not, | fear, properly appreciated.
ln short time the wide, and as maay thought,
exhaustless range will be gone for at least six
months in the year, and we will have to look
to cultivated grasses on which to fattten our
beef and mutton. Indeed already we find it
difficult to SUPPLY the market with good beef
during the months of Jan. Feb. and March.
Last winter, and we may expect the like next,
the same quality of beef brought double the
price in March that it would have sold for in the
June preceding, or following that month. If,
then, we are to cultivate grass which is to
supply our markets with good winter beef, it
becomes matter of the highest Importance
that we should improve our breeds. and hence
the necessity for the importation of fine blooded
cattle. This, am happy to say, has already
commenced and you will find in our stables,
cattle that you might feel proud to exhibit in
any State of this Union. IL is believed by
persons experienced in stock-raising, that half
blood, short horn Durham, for beef purposes,
when grass is valuable, is worth fifty per cent
more than the common stock. and that the
same amount Of grass fed to thorough breds
will double the quantity Of beef. II FED to our
native herds1 The reason Of this IS, that the
short horns feed kinder, msture year or two
earlier, and are capable Of carfyisa much more
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

expenses falling upon the citizens in the
shape of taxation.
If those Immediately interested wanted
the street widened, let them widen it at
their own expense. The money which the
work would require he thought might be
more judiciously expended upon the water
works, in laying a new pipe. This he
said would require all the capital tho city
could raise, and that all unnecessary out
lay should be avoided.
John Wales, objected to the views of
DR.. Grimshaw, and Mr.. McCauley as mar
row, selfish, and anti-progressive. In the
course Of bis remarks he INDUCED in a
good deal Of sarcasm upon the report Of
the committee, and applied to the members
composing ii, the epitbet of Edo nothing"
DIR. Grimshaw made few remarks in
reply to the arguments and charges Of Mr..
Wales, and concluded by saying that he
would have the meeting to understand
that Mr.. Wales was opposed to the ordi-
nance.
e. A. Wilson defended himself against
the charge of doing nothing as a member
of the committee, and illustrated his posi-
ton by relating an anacdote, which brought
down the house.
Mr.. Wales, moved that committee be
appointed to wait upon the Railroad Com
pany, and ascertain if they would contri-
butte $500 to the widening of Water
street from Market to Poplar, but the mo-
ton was defeated.
The meeting then adjourned.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
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leaving the sum of $ll,595 90
to be provided by the city, which sum it rests with
you now in town meeting, assembled, to say
whether or not you ure willing to pay towards
the opening and wipcning of said Water Street.
All of which is respectfully submitted. Edwin
A. Wilson, Samuel Hills, VIM. McCaulley, Jos.
Bringhursi, Eli Todd, Committee.
The President having finished reading
the report MIR. John Sebo arose and
moved its adoption.
John Wales ESQ.,, objected to this, and
brought forward his reasons, saying that
such adoption would effectually annihilate
the enterprise and put permanent check
to all action in tue much needed improve
mcnt. Mr.. Wales argued ingeniously and
enthusiastically for the widening of the
street IRON Market up to Poplar, and said
that ii the Railroad Company would con-
tribute five thousand dollars as it had
promised to do for the widening through
out the city, could not reasonably and
would not refuse to defray the remaining
expenses which, he thought would not ex-
coed $4,000 at the farthest.
MIR. WIN. McCauley, commended the
report of the committee, and thought that
the property holders on the road ought to
be allowed to consult their own judgment
with regard to the advantages that the
proposed widening would be to them.
Mr.. ]. I. Head, spoke at considerable
length upon the benefits, which would ac-
cruc to the city from the widening, and
also of the great improvement in the APP
pearance of that part of the city, which
would follow the enterprise. He said the
advantage would not be confined to the
few Immediately interested, but would in
initely promote the general interest of the
city. "rhat" he said, which benefited his
neighbor, indirectly benefited him, and if
the property holders along the street were
benefited by the widening, the whole com.
muuity must of necessity be.
DIR. Grimshaw opposed the adoption of
the resolution, and objected to any of the
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
Meeting Of the Water Street Committee

The Committee appointed at the last
meeting for the widening of Water street,
to wait upon the Railroad company and
property boldcrs along said street, met at
the City Hall on Saturday evening last
and rendered report Of the interview with
the parties.
Il. a. Wilson was chosen President, and
Hansen Herman Secretary,
Alexander Porter acted as Vice Prcsi-
dent.
Mr.. Wilson, in few opposite remarks
stated the object of the meeting, and then
read the following paper as statement OF
the views Of the parties concerned in the
proposed improvement, and the respective
amounts offered for its completion.
Report Of fhe Committee on lridening Wafer 81.
By virtue of resolution passed al meeting
of the citizens of Wilmington, held in this Hal,
on Wednesday evening, August 18th, the under.
signed were appointed commit to confer with
the owners Of property and others interested in
the proposed widening and opening Of Water
Street
In accordance with the daty assigned them,
the committee proceeded at once to have interviews
with all the parties SO Interested The questions
put to each and all were substantially thcse
Are you interested in the opening and widening
of Water street, lf.o, to what oxtent, and how
much will you subscribe towards its accomplish.
mentl
To these questions we annex the answers of the
individuals.
w. II. Pierce has not given the matter any
very serious consideration. Is not prdparcd 10
say If any or how much benefit it would be to
him but would give twenty-five dollars on
venture.
Sames 4. Akin does not consider ii would be
any great advantage to him. Thinks, however,
the streetloughl to be widcued, and will contrib
ute 25 dollars.
Hugh grGosern would like to have the street
widened,fb Put will not contribute anything towards
IL
%dthfw Dnrney would lila, to have the street
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

~ An Irshman, known in Hayerhill, Mass, as
"Bg Johu," came 10 his death last Sunday night
in the following manner: He had been to War
rem village to procure medicine, and on his return
In the evening he fell, breaking bottle which he
had in his pocket the glass cut through lis pants
and severed an artery IL his abdomen, and before
morning he blcd 10 death
u A girl named Esther Ladd, who was sup.
posed to have been murdered aud thrown into a
well at johnson, Vermont, has been heard from.
A letter was received by the postmaster of Bar
ington, few days ago from the Ncwburyport,
Massachusetts,, almshouse, stating that she enter.
ed that institution the first OF October last, under
the assumed name Of Esther Smith, hut that she
now owned her t. be Ladd
Ut A horrid murder was committed near Glen.
inegos on the 9Th OF August, when poor old man,
over eighty years of age, Yves cut to pieces IN the
highway and robbed by some one unknown. The
murder found lis way in the papers on the 22d
September, six or seven weeks aner its commit.
tai, bu, the murderer had not yet boon discovered
when the steamer seicd.
10 The only troops now lcn in knnsas are
four companies second artillery, one company
third artillery, and two companies second dra.
goons. All the additional force has left for Utah
The following troops have been ordered 10 Kan.
sas, and are expected 10 reach there about Octo
her LIST: Ten companies fourth artillery from
t'lorid., and ten companies first cavalry from the
Plains, which will make force of nearly $500
men to keep the peace during the October cleo
tons, should il be necessary.
Ut A minister and three witnesses sworc posi-
lively nj Boston, the other day, that Albert Pat
terson was Eli Merrill, and that he was guilty Of
bigamy. This was too much for the real Merrill
who came forward, swore that Patterson was moi
him, and had Patterson let of. People ought Il
"keeriul" in swearing 10 the identity Of eacl
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
For the Delaware Democrat
A Profile of a " Rowdy."


Webster in his Dictionary says, that rowdy
is ga rioious, turbulent fellow"
A rowdy is species of genus homo, which is
found principally IN large ciiies--his outlines OF
anatomical proportions are of several varieties al
though tho general aspect of the animal are such
as define him at once TO the stranger, as belonging
TO peculiar class. His head is usually shaved
closely, except that tuit of hair which grows Just
above the ears towards the line Of the main sulurc;
this tut or name is left to glory in its length, aud
is made 10 perform an important part of the head
ornaments; il extends in downward direction to
ahc bottom of the ear (Which is generally very
ong) then makes curve forward TO the check
bone, then another to the edge of the eye, and
ends like the fiat horn of a ram. The back hair
is cut so as TO develop the bulldog bump behind
the car, which is made to develop itself to a size
acceptable for the crowd by being struck with
sundry brick-bats.
From the top Of the nose to the root of the
hair, the line of profile is very short indeed, the
frontal argan being considered an unnecessary
nppendage 60 the operations and purposes of this
animal, as brains would be more likely 10 suffer
than tie mere bones of the soul.
The nose ofthis animal is very much like those
of men, except being rcd and often skinned, with
ugly scars across the bridge. The mouth repre-.
'e"'s WY huen catnsh OF mole, WIN small
s u 'poaeoo JUICE cH.ehaing rom each
,ahaea " Wv s"' a,u uiways III iui' 'iue when
s'o'. . on nr'' INC 'ee'n resemble Tue
"ni,, da.Ia" II'a ,' po"ue'ins us.'plsnnen'
y 1 ",,,s Nv ia. o. e,P Of 'n'e animal Is
NJ ~, w., ~ liz s'ys-n cap' IS thrown
- ~ Wv "seA '.,u,s '"v "noc he4u, ehcep
,hs s1"' ~ ''1u'i,uiy euflee ana Plas'ered on
~. i'S", pa''I,nu na' Is worn on one
'nu ~ .ne n,au' leaning forward mat lhefim may
'ouch uie as,ies on Tue huge segar, which Is al
Says eA'enuing At TIC angle OF a barber pole
"V rr. Wv 'uou.,'.
Inc NECK oil rowdy, Is his invariable badge o.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

"ff'FeoN alcly hoinc- iron = ,1,-si17.--.
They were desirous 10 take passage in the Cen.
trail America, from Havana, on her fatal trip, but
were refused on account of yellow fever. Disap.
pointed, hut not discouraged they took Eassa &C
in smiling vessel and arrived in New York With
out accident.
" We regret TO announce the death Of Gene.
raj John Henderson, ut his residence at Pass
Christian, Mississippi, on the 18th inst The N.
Orleans Picayune says; "Gcn. Henderson WIS
formerly Senator in Congress from the State of
Mississippi, and has been for some years in the
practice ofthe law In this city. For the last few
months he has been quite i'll at the Pass, where
he died, on Wednesday morning, in the sixty
second year eff his age"
~ A widow lady, named Frank, living in
kirkwood, opposite Wheeling, Va, recently fell
violently in love with an Irish Laborcr on the rail
road at that point. Pat ut frst reciprocaied her
passion, but laiicrly growing cold to her protesia
tons of affection, she concluded 10 snuff out le's
brief candle, and drank off large potion of cor
rosiye sublimate, from the effects of which she is
now lying in critical condition.
10 Archy McNeal, formerly Of Washington,
Pa, was stabbed three times by Mr.. Shannon,
near Fort Dcs Moies, Iowa, on the 22d August.
II was thought he could not survive. Shannon
was held 10 answer in $1,000.
III A fellow, said to be half crazy, confined in
the Armstrong County Jeil, (Pu.,) made muir.
dcrous attempt upon the life of another prisoner,
named Andrew Timblin, in the Jail hall, on Fri.
day Last. lie asked Timblin to lend him his
poeket-kniie, and, on his request being complied
with, instantly stabbed the latter in the lcli side,
making an ugly wound. Had tho knife not
struck rib, the blow would have been fatal
" An exchange, on what authority il is moi
suited, says that Miss Heron, the actress, who has
achieved brilliant success, always spends few
moments in prayer before going on the stage TO
act. Whereat the Boston Post suggestcth This
act of devotion, which may be called act l, scene
l, is probably in compliment 10 Rev. Mr.. Bellows.
~ Mr.. J. Parton, the man who doesn't believe
in devil, and who is "Fanny Fern'sn third hus.
band, is writing life Of Aaron Burr
u Mrs Brien Culligan, residing at Boon,on,
Morris county, N. j., was found dead in her bed
on Thursday morning last. She had been COM
planning for some days Of dysentary, was len by
her brother on Wednesday night, quite sick, and
was found dead by him the next morning, with
two small children by her side. As there were
no marks of violence, and every appearance indi-
Gated that she had died suddenly from sickness,
no inquest was deemed necessary.
u IMPORTANT TO SSAKr FANcfERs.-Dr. Alfred
II. White. writing from Lynville, Tenn, says -
In 1852 dissected the head of a large rattle.
snake, and to keep from being wounded by &C.
cident, ] extracted the two fangs, and proceeded
10 examine every tissue when I Eonnd anothor
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
COMMERCIAL.
MARKETS.. ocr. 30.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ALMONDS INDIAN QvExS IIorri- FuTH Asn
MARKET STREETS, Wilmington, Del.
This old established and dcscrvedly popular
First Glass Hotel is still open for the reception Of
guests. The location is in the most pleasant part
of the city, and in the immediate vicinity of the
United States Courts, Custom House and Post
Office, well as all other places of business
The rooms arc large and well ventilated the fur;
niture of the finest material, and made to order
expressly for this establishment, rendering II the
most desirable First Class Hotel in the State.
The Stables connected with this House are
spacious and comfortable, and will always be-
found in good condition, and attended by careful
hostlers. .INf
CHARLES NJ. ALMOND, Proprietor:
(Latc of Eagle Hotel, Phlldd'a-)
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
sl,OOO.OOO

Now, We have no objection to awarding talent
ats Just due, do you not think in this instance we
have paid too dear for 1-Whistle Shall we
send for the fur mnntilll, for your wife or sweet.
heart, IL you have either?
This has been great week with us, on Monday
We had the great parade of Firenien, and most
splendid one It was. A description of which
would ell d vplumc--so We shall merely state that
it was, as fireman would desire, and the public
love 20 praise. II was parade of brave hearts
with their implements of war-water against wa.
1tcr. CONNECTED with the parade there was Gu.
rous question in relation to precedence, the Iii.
bcrniln cliimng seniority over the - Hand and
Hand" A committee is appointed to examine
into the ages ftheso machines, and then make a
report in two wccks-sub-rosq-w will let YOU
into secret, and anticipate the dcci Tede.
,ieeit.
Hand and Hand vs. MLernia.p
The Hand and Hand" was instituted in tho
year 174a. Make note of that---for the IIiber.
MA At this plrade took the lead as being the old.
est. Now mark "The IIbernia Fire Company
daics its formation from the 10th day of Februi.
ny, feJ2r We hare said Il.
Ave hive occasionally alluded to the acts Of our
magistrates They are getting wise, and more
ignorant every day. There is 4 small boy ia
MoYamensing Prison, on charge ofstcaling four
cents worth OF sausages, ard little fellow, for
stealing an article valued At one cent, and two
very respectable women were recently committed
osi the oath of a wrcteled creature, who accused
them of tlicit-thc Judge of the Court discharged
chem on the Instant more lily, ignorant,
miserable set OF magistrales, neyor disgraced Il
.-iiy, than those that we have.
Next Tuesday Ia our election, and 4 warm time
we shall have of il. A new party has sprung up
that is going to effect the Democrats, il is ille
the Molly Magazines lis members are Catho.
lies, and are lepgucd together in a fearful band
The true Democracy, and even the Priests rcpu,
tiste il, and We are in hopes that ere Tuesday
arrives, II viii dwindle down TO the little end o.
nothing. These secret institutions never succeed
nor alssuld they. Yours,
tIlrs sIl CRkBS1ICK.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

p .
thng--a black heart and contemplate DISPOSE.
ton, or, clre total yacuity of mind, or common
reason-hcncc, in either case, he is the ever ready
machine to apply to any purpose. OF late days
especially in Baltimore and Louisville, he is used
by politicians to keep the elections aions--for
few glasses of common rum and their heaven be.
slowed luxury, pistol they can be hired 10 per.
form any act however, degrading, however mean
unlawful, criminal, theiyish, murderous, or in fact
anything that will provide them food for that day
without honest labor.
They are sometimes used like other animals,
in hauling, for instance, the politicians ef Wash.
ington htching them to cannon, to pull II up 10
the Fourth ward on election day, to fire on unof
ending citizens like they do in Baltimore but
his animal is much behind good horse, for
hey cannot stand fire, for no sooner did the Ma.
lines charge and fire, than the rowdies seampered
and rctreatcd, showing that they had not been pro
pSrly broken TO such traces. They are ollen used
for assassination, any one of them can be hired
for two dollars (ihat being the standard price IN
Dlllinorc) to kill any one in the dark, 10 suit the
purposes Of their cmpoycrs-this being the com.
mon mode ofgctting leading Democrats out of
the way in Baltimore and Louisville no less than
nine being so despatched in the former city,
~ w. us 'ite ho"ahs. ihcy are olteh
used Tor stealing Cthis being their daily ocoupa-
tion' they arc great adopts) and make ii point
to save more IN fire for the " hells" Of large
cites than Is usually saved TO the insurance com
pDics. Ia fact, this animal can be trained to al
most any act, 10 which the horse or mule species
would not condoscend-so docic is he. fIc,
however, has one great fiiling-he cannot be
made TO stcnd up 10 fight single handed and
alonc-he must be in crowd or he iciA shy, and
in this respect he is much more harmless ami
mai than many suppose, for no one need be afraid
OF rowdy in day light, or by himself unless it is
a woman or child, these he always insults.
In New York this animal is kept in pretty good
order, and has also been Lately in Philadelphia, as
inc authorities IN those places treat them in pro-
per manner on all their turbulent demonstrations
va BY knocking them in the head, or shooting
them IKE nnd'dogs, both being abont the same
oeneh. TO society
In Baltimore however, the authorities make
regular appropriations for their support, and have
raised them to level OF the city government, as
.ne merchants take them 10 their homes, dine
theniand eothc them, Just before election day and
furnish them with lists OF opponents for slaugh-
tor, and this animal being exceedingly fond of
slight attentions from wealth, is pleased 10 death
over the entertainment, and Is willing then TO per-
form any deed, however bloody--and after clre.
or 10 he shinced like caftlc far g., -,
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

that mob-ridden city hut we shall 10, credit them
with disintercstcdness, nor admit them to be un-
biased witnesses. Our city is fallen, and cannot
rise while law is trampled under foot by rufian
bands, before whom the ministers of the law COW.
err OF by whose votes and interference at the polls
almost any officer under the Corporation can be
displaced. These evils are upon us and the an
sven to a few practical questions must reveal
our future coursc in regard to them. 81
In haste, yours, G.
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10

- ~" iu''Voo'uoV
CIRCULAR TO LAND OFFICERS IN Minnesota, KAN
sAs, AND NERRAsKs.-Ihe General Land Office has
Just isucd the following circular to land officers
in the Territories Of Minnesota, kansas and Ne
braska.
-By the joint resolution Of Congress approved
March 3, 1897, valid presumption claims on the
10th and 36th sections, heretofore reserved for
schools in the Territories of Minnesota Kanas, and
Nebraska, will be recognized, irhere The settle
n'ent has been ar may be prior 10 the surrey
"lst. In eases where the approved plot of sur
vcy has not yet been returned, the documentary
statement must be filed irifhin three monthe after
tha receipt Of sich approved plat at the district
Office.
a. Where the plat is not in the Registers
Office, the declaration must be filed within three
months from The final publication of the circular
in your land district. A failure to comply with
this requirement will work forfeiture of the
claim"
The land officers in the Territories nboyc-mcn-
toned, upon the receipt Of this circular, are re-
CURED to cause It's insertion in a newspaper OF
the most general circulation in their respective
districts, once week for eight successive weeks,
and to send to the land office copy of the news
papef, showing the date Of the first publication,
that Will be the period oftime by which hereafter
the Office will be enabled to test the validity of
presumption Claims, SO far rs the declaration is
concerned, OF the class falling under the second
head in the circular.
DEarIL--'rhe Navy Department has received
information of the death OF Boatswan Van Rem
sellaer Hall, who accompanied Captain IIartstcne
IN search of DIR. Kane.
TnE Board TO MAKE TRAL OF BRLEcIl-L oAniSc
Delaware Democrat. (Wilmington, Del.) 1857-1858, 1857-10-10
207IO,670

~IFf'Uf -Df TEIlUfW
Revolutionary Pensioners--Thc names of
5000 of those who served in the Revolution
have been placed on the pension rolls since the
18th March, 1873 and on the Both June last on.
y 3l6 of this number were reported lining.
THE Skirt AuDiToRsliIP.-Df. Tate, Of Va, this
morning took the oath of office and entered upon
his duties as Sixth Auditor of the Treasury.
SfocK COMPANIES AND THE GRaDrArIoS Acr-
Inquiries have been made Of the General Land
Office ms to whether number of persons, forming
themselves into joint stock association, can have
the benefit Of The graduation act by going out and
becoming actual settlers on public hnd--not for
their individual benefit, but for the benefit of their
common inicrosi---Ilo answer ia the negative was