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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30
TERRIFIC poILER EXPLOSION.

The Worcester Spy, of Saturday, givessome
particulars of the terrific boiler explosion at
Washburn & Co.'S Wire Factory, in that city,
on Friday afternoon:
One of the most terrific explosions that
ever occurred in this vicinity, took place in
this city yesterday afternoon, about one
O'Clock, at the Wire Factory of Messrs. /
Washburn 4 Co., on Grove street. The large
steam boiler thirty feet long, and four feet in
diameter, and weighing about five tons, at
tached TO their powerful engine, exploded
with tremendous force, scattering the engine
house (Which is of brick) into atoms, de-
molishing portion of the walls of the main
building adjacent and injuring several work
men one severely, but it is hoped not fatally.
So immense was the force of tho explosion
that the ponderous boiler, leaving the fire
box and the crown sheet behind, shot through
the engine house walls into the air, to an at
titude of two hundred feet at the highest
estimated by many observers, and reaching
the ground, striking with the top downwards,
in the garden of Mr.. j. NJ. c. Arlnsby, on
Lincoln street, over a quarter of a mile dis
tant, and driving itself into the earth to the
depth of four feet; but it rebounded from the
garden, and breaking off a portion of the top
or rim, which it left buried there finally eX-
pended its force in landing itself on the other
side of Lincoln street, were it lay extending
across. 1t tore away Mr.. Armsby's
fence for width of fifteen feet and injured
the fence of Mr. ]. H. Gerauld.
There were over one hundred men at work
in the factory at the time, and number of
persons were at work upon the grounds out
side. It seems almost miraculous that all es-
capped with their lives, and that so few were
injured. When the boiler rebounded across
Lincoln street. two men were riding by in a
carriage, and very narrowly escaped death.
The cause of the catastrophe is explained
by the proprietors of the establishment in
his way While some of the men were at
york hosting up the wire, the rope became
around the shafting, rendering u
toppage of the engine necessary, with elo-
ing of the safety valve. The consequence
vas an increased pressure of the steam, which
aused the explosion.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

ing that she was already so deeply moved,
strove to soothe and comfort her.
Next day the visitors returned, accompa-
MED by DR.. Penrose but interference was
now too late. Mrs. Jones had died the pre-
ceding night, and Ruth was confined to bed,
her disease combination of slow fever and
consumption, brought ON by cold, want and
neglect. Everything which skill could ina
CINE was attempted, but in vain and useless
also was the almost incessant watching of An
drew Crawford by the bedside of the sufferer,
from the day he had heard of her illness. In
seventeen days from the. death of her aunt,
the body of poor Ruth Annesley was carried
from the same obscure dwelling, and laid in
the same obscure gravc-her fate nothing I'M
common, except in SO far as II exempliiied the
hollow decisions OF not an ill-meaning, but
only an inconsistent and giddy PATRoNEss.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30
LOCOMOTIVES ON TuRNpIKEs.

The triumphant success Of the self-propel-
ling steam fire engine on hilly Philadelphia
turnpike, has demonstrated, in the opinion of
persons competentto form correct judgment,
the practicability of selfpropelling carriages
on ordinary turnpikes, for passengers and
freight Among the most remarkable achieve
ments of the ponderous Philadelphia machine
was the complete control of its movements by
the engineer, so that he could guide it, or ar
rest its progress, with as great facility and
promptitude as skillful driver of a pair of
gentle horses. There can be no doubt that
the fertile and energetic Northern mind will
succeed in substituting steam conveyances on
turnpikes for horse power, contamination,
in view OF the enormous expense of construct.
ing railroads, ''devoutly to be wished.'' 1t
would be an especial blessing to Virginia,
with her uncompleted improvements, ii the
inventive genius of the age, which has tri-
umphed over SO many obstacles, could accom-
plish so economical and efficient mode of
transportation .-R'ehmond Dispatch.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

4 Mysterious DBArH.-Lnst Sunday morning,
Mrs. Hang residing in Washington township, Dau-
plin county, left home to go over the mountain on
visit to her aunt but not arriving there, search
was commenced for her, and on Tuesday forenoon
she was found dead, sitting on alog, with black
ribbon tied round her neck, to which was attached
calico string, the latter being tied to the limb of
tree" coroner's jury found that she had come
to her death by the hands of person persons
unknown, while many of the opinion that il is
case of suicide. There were some bruises on her
legs, and slight wound on her neck. 1t is said
she DID not live very peacoably with her husband.
ORIGIN OF CRIsoLrNE.-This was originally the
name of a Partisan mOdisto-ono Madame Crino-
line, who kept sort of dressmakng rooms in the
Rue de la Paix-it evidently came into use to de-
note the article most in repute at her establishments
She it was, who by the invention Of horse hair
woven into sort of cloth and manufactured into
that clumsy abominntion which always places them
if not in a headlong hurry, certainly ina hustle.
The name of the petticoat was given from that Of
se inventor, as has frequently happened the crino
line, tho peticoat, was derived from Crinoline, the
dressmaker.
"wHo is that lovely grl' :" exclaimed the witty
Lord Norbury, in company with his friend coun-
sellor Grant. miss Glass, replied the Counsellor
/" should eften be intoxicated could place such
glass to my lips
NED was arguing in favor of giving women
'the elective franchise. "Why shouldn't wo-
men vote as well as men-are they not as ca
pablo of forming correct opinions on political
subjects, Many n woman knows more than
her husband. THAT may be-" said Jim,
but do you suppose I'd have your politicians
come electioneering with my wifei Ned
knocked under.
THn latest dog story is of two dogs who fell
to fighting in saw mill. In the course
OF the tussle, one of the dogs went plump
against saw in rapid motion, which out him
in two instanter. The hind legs ran away,
but the fore-legs continued tho fight and
whipped the other dog.
tain and Turkish crew Of the vessel are said
to have acted with the greatest barbarity, pre-
venting by voilance and murder the unfortu-
nate Christians from availing themselves O.
the assistance thus providentially sent to them.
During the few hours previous to the vessel
going down, scenes of carnage took ylace on
the deck between the crew, under the orders
of their captain, and the Europeans on board.
Venetian had his head cut open by cut
from Ratchet, and others were killed in the
struggle. The Christians, in addition to los
ing all their property on board, were robbed
of all the money and jewelry they had about
them.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

INTERESTING EXPERIMENT AT THE WASHING
TON MONUMENT. We mentioned few days
ago that Lieut. Ives, the Superintendent of the
Washington Monument, was DESTROYS of mr.
ranging the machinery and rigging on the top
Of the columns i'll order to an early beginning
of the work. All the means of reaching the
top had been removed except single rope,
attached to a strong brace extending across
the top of the column. AT first it was sug-
gested that rigger might ascend by this rope
but Lieut.. Ives, in view of the possibility of
an accident by the undertaking. the rope be-
ing rotten, abandoned the plan. Since then
several experiments have been made. FIRST a
man was produced who, standing upon the
ground outside the column, threw stone
over it, more than 40 feet in height. Hav-
ing aacertained that he could perform this
feat, a small pack thread was attached to the
stone, but the resistance of the air to the
thread prevented his casting the stone more
than half the height of the column. Next an
Indian bow and arrows were obtained from
the Smithsonian Institution. The arrows alone
were fired over the column easily, but when
the experiment was made with the pack
thread attached, they could hardly be forced
up q hundred feet. A rifle was next obtained
and experiments were made inside the column
by shooting the ramrod, with pack thread
descend on the opposite side of the brace be-
fore mentioned; but this plan also failed, the
ramrod sometimes meeting with obstacles
which prevented its taking the direction
wished, and at other times the thread would
be burnt off by the firing of the gun.
Yesterday pigeon was obtained and car
ried inside the column. A pack thread was
tied to its leg, and the bird was carried to the
top Of ladder by one of the gentlemen pres
ent and thrown upward; the company below
to Brighten the bird, and make it continue its
flight upwards, whooped and shouted; the
bird flew around in the column and at last res
ted upon u recess designated for the reception
OF one of the stones presented by contribu-
tors. BY again whooping and shouting, the
bird was startled and took its flight upward,
and rested upon the very brace over which ii
was desired to cast the thread. This was an
anxious moment for those below. II the bird
descended by the side upon which it rested,
the plan would fail for the time; if by the
opposite side, all was safe and the end would
be obtained. The shouting was raised again,
bnt the bird looked down upon the noisy com
pany below with quizzcal tNo you don't. p
| A pistol was then fired to Brighten him, and
after some moments ofsuspense, the bird de-
cended upon the side of the column desired.
The pack thread was caught, heavier cord
was attached and drawn up the heavier and
stronger cords, until rope of sufficient size
was secured over the brace to enable the rig
gers to proceed with safety to the work of re-
fitting the rigging on the top of the column,
and putting the machinery in complete order
for future operations. The experiments were
made under the direction of Lieut.. Ives
Washington Star.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30
fro BIZ CONTINUED. ]

INTERESTING TO CorFiE DEALERs.---A law has
been passed and confirmed by the Senate Of
Hayti, aoblishing the irnpost q ifths and es-
tablshing an export duty Of one dollar and
three quarters on every one hunered pounds
of cotle, payable on the departure Of the car
go. This law went into effect July 10th.
INcENDIARIsM AND SUDDEN DBAru.--The barn
of VIM. Jones, in Gwynedd township, Mont
gomery county, Pa, was destroyed by fire
on the Oath inst, with valuable contents.-
The wife of the owner was SO severity fright
ened as to burst blood vessel. Instant death
ensued. The deceased was an exemplary wife
and mother.
THIRSTY PLAce.--It is estimated that In
the last six years there were Is, 900, 900 gall
ons of liquor and 100000 gallons of wine
imported into California, and nearly all that
time there have been five distilleries and Sc
breweries at work in the State.
A DEAR KIss.-The Purdy (Tenn.) Wing
Banner says that during the session of the
Circuit Court, Judge Walker fined certain
pous individual, once in good standing, $50
for kissing a resnectablo lady AGAINST her
will and constant.
ApUSpANoh OF bERh'hs'--ii harrisburg, fa'
tne ni"iAe. 70 ,e,iiy slue'eu WIN oiaekperries
which is selling from three to four cents per
l"ars ms crop rs the iafgest Wltnih reooi-
ieo'ion'
PRorrrABLg CoScERS.-The Boston (Mass.1 !
-. ~ o o. =. W. =, - go oo''oA A.''' mas
- ~ P'''' r'N '' "''0'
-. 49, "se ~ 'p''0A'
Lors er vgoHrApIEs.-Fresh vegetables
says the Lambertyille IN. J1 Press. are be-
coming very abundant. Potatoes. tomatoes
apples. &C.. can be procured remarl,blv eb..n
at present, at auy OF the truck stands. The
berry crop is one of the heaviest known In
several years. blackberries and dewherrLe.
selling at from 10 q cents ner mart. The
peach crop in this county will he verv l,osvv
and our produeers are making EXPANSIVE a..
anqementa for snnnivino the ci,v ,ns,t.ta
,,. A,
,.s. -, ~ 'o"''No,-." ''A.hs y saia
e""'s, ~ an ih'oihgent
mri'er says .ha' long walks should not be
taken before BREAKFAST as by so doing an un-
natural hunger is created, and the walker is
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

EFPEcr or CLIMATE on Woor.--" That the
climate of the northern States is more favor
able to the growth of fine wool than the south
west, repeated experiments are disproving.
Although it is an admitted law of nature,
that the covering of the animal will adapt its
elf in great degree to the climate in which
it abides, yet this does not prove that fine
wool cannot be grown in a warm climate any
more than that fine furs, or fine feathers can
not be found there, for many alimals bearing
the finest quality of furs, inhabit the most
southern portions Of our country such as
the beaver, otter, muskrat and flying squirrel ;
they are all found in Texas, as well as in the
Canadas. The Merino sheep has been bred for
ages as far south as the thirty-sixth degree,
north latitude, in Asia and we are informed
that there is no perceptible difference in the
hneness Of their fleece from that of the tlocks
of Europe. We have also the testimony Of
the head of the great Lowell Manufacturing
Company, who has purchased extensively
from all parts of the United States, that wher-
ever there are good shepherds, there is sure
to be found good wool The veritable sam
Piles of wool grown by an eminet sheep farmer
of Tennessee, (Mr. Mark Cockrill) are said
to have exceeded in fneness those selected
from the best focks of Europe, by an agent
OF our government; and Mr. Cockrill attri-
uu.es It's superior quallty to the climate of
that region. Whether Mr.. Cockril is correct
or not in his opinion, the fact is incontrover-
tible, that the climate has worked no deteri-
Grafton in the quality of the wool in the
many years he has given ool-growing his at.
tention. But whatever difference of opinion
may exist on this subject, it is established
beyond doubt, that ,eool grown IL a marm eli
mate has longer and sotter.fJre than HAT pro-
duced IN the colder countries, although there
may be no difference in the fineness of either
and the manufacturer will give a decided pre-
ference to the longer and softer stapie,n-
Patent Office Report.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

Mint OF THE UNITED STATES,
Philadelphia, July Goth, 1859
Dear Sir The new Cent is not legal tender
for any specified amount Neither was the copper
Cent of former issues legal tender for any sum,
They are "lawful coins, and authorized to
4" pass current as money" but they are not express
ly made a legal tender in payment Of debts.
The Constitution of the United States prohibits
the States from making anything but gold and
silver legal tender in payment of debtsn
This prohibition to the States does not apply OK.
pressy to Congress- but the principle perhaps does.
AT ali events, Congress has never made anything
but gold and silver legal tender.
Very truly and respectfully yours,
JAMES ROSS sNoWDEN,
Director Of the Mint
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

VALUABLE Does.-The assessors Of Ohio
present some curious statistics. In IL coun-
ties, 7o54 sheep were killed, and 1860 wound
ed by dogs during the year--the aggregate
loss being s25, 342,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30
NEW SOAP
CANDLE FACTORY.
No. 105 ShipIey Street,

Eec0nd,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
tE subscriber having fitted up the store No. los Ship
j. Icy Street, Wilmington Delaware informs his friends
and the public generally that he will keep on hand full
supply Of the varied assortment OF Soap and Candles
equal II notsuperor to any in the market He respectful
y socts the custom of his many friends and the public
generally Orders from distance attended to- and goods
sent by railroad and otherwise to all pRrs the State
Address, JOHN sPALLANB
July l0.h, Wilmington, Del
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR sALE-A two storicd house situated on SIN t,
tween Spruce aud Pine streets II coutains ex rooms
four Of which are papercd There is nccr under I'D
entire building, and the whole in complete order
Price $50 TERMS four hundred can remain on the
house; the remainder cash, Apply to
JANIS MONTGOMERY,
June L. No. 9a Shipley Street
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30
MONEY WANTEn

The subscriber can invest Thirty Thousand Dolara m
New Castle County, In sums varying from 800 to &OO0O
In good secure Mortgages for which bonus Of from iva
to tou per cent will be given -
Persons having money to snyest will do we'll to call al
No. rs shipley Street before going further
Apr. 2s-tf JAMES MONTGOMERY
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30


JAMES MONTGOMERY
CONVEYANCER, AND
NOTARY PUBLIC.
REAL REAL. ESTATE WRITES,
DnMpSS MORTGAGES
> BUNDs, WILLS
hhAsSs and RELEASES
Office No. 95 SIMPLIFY STREET
Apr 2s-tf WILMINGTON, DEL.
FOR sALE-A two stored Brick House sltr.,. Il,
c0nd street, between Washington and West ." 'a'
This Is suitable property for Butcher The bor..
beautiful grass plot with pan9s along the street
front Of twenty feet The back buildings oya IA,
and new, and three stores high Tho lot runs e Eood
dred and thirty five feet Lafayette Street str nun
y-two feet wide On Lafayette Street. there II raw Wel
sixtyhree feet on which there Is good frame sta I
This property has fountain OF good spring water rnn
continually upon H. Tho property contains aye thomg
seyen hundred aud twelve square feet inches
rablo properties In tho City pV'''
For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY.
Apr 9-tf No. % shipley Street. Wimincton
FOR sALE.-sx Three storied Brick Houses s,tn,,a.,
Madison Street These are now buildings lust anlsId
and are built In tho most substantial manner Consld
bio amount oftho purchase money may remain an II.
houses For particulars apply to '" 'na
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 2Stt No. 90 shipley Street. Wilmington
FOR sALE.-A three stored Brick IIoure .it,a,,
the corner ofspruce and Seventh Streets This ana
the best houses Of It's class in this city, and will be- sas
bargain ifappled for soon Apply o ''1'
JAMES MONTGOMERY
apr 23It, No. % shipey Street, Wilmington
FOR sALE,-A Farm containing ninety-nIne aero. =,
good arabic land This farm is situated about eight mile
from Wilmington, the cross road leading from tl .
nett Pike to the old Road leading to Kennott
The land Is in good order divided into convenient eld
all Of which are watered
The buildings good and substantial, all tha ov4
houses in complete order and in fact tho farm IL ,I
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 23-it No % shipey Street, Wilmington.
FOR sALR.A three storied BRICK HOUSE si,u,,.,
In Lombard Street, west side This ia excellent nTo
perry, with back building Private Alley, &c, &c ~
Six hundred dollars can remain on the prouertv pl
Apr 25th No % shipey Street, Wilmington
FOR sALE-1 Hundred Building Lots for sale in tbs
Western part Of the City Prices moderate and torms ar
eonmodatins Apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 2S-tf, No. % Shpley Street, Wilmington
FOR sALE--A three storied Brick House stusto Al.
Madison Street. between Seventh and Eighth Streets TI
Is very neat property, and which would suit work.
Ing man with small capital
Part OF the money remain on tho promlses
For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr. 2S-tf NO % shpley Street, Wilmington
FOR SALR--A very pretty Building Lot situated OH
West Second Street, between Orange and Tatna TLsi
good situation, and would do for almost any kind Of me-
ehanea business II has front twenty three feet FAM
inches Second Street and runs back hundred AMI
thirtytwo feet For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 2'-tf No. 95 shipley Street, Wilmington
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR SALB,--A very pretty Building Lot sltnatod OH
West Second Street, between Orange and Tatnal Tbi
good situation, and would do for almost any kind Of e
ehanen business 1t has front of twenty three feel four
Inches on Second Street and back hundred and
thirtytwo fcet. For further particulars apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr. 2Stf No. 95 shipley Street Wilmington
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR sALE.-A three storled Brick House. .iiuaiaI q,
the corner ofspueo and Seventh Streets This IL ana
the best houses Of It's class in this city, and will be ala
bargain, ifapplled for soon. Apply to " a''ua
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 23tf No. % shpley Street, Wilmington
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR BALE.-A three storied Brick House. situate al,
Madison Street, between Seventh and Eighth Streets T
Is very neat property, and which would suit woi
Ing man with n small capital
Part Of the money can remain on tho promises
For further particulars apply to
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

EINE OLD BOURBON wHlsKEY, for sale by
IL v. c. GILpIN.
may7. Corner of 10th aud Market sts.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR sALE-Six Three storied Brick IIonso. .,,...-
Madison Street These are buildings lust 6nsI "
and are built In tho most substantial manner constiu
houses. For particulars apply to Va 'Ns
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr. 23-tf No. % shipley Street, Wilmlnytoo
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

JAMES MONTGOMERY
CONVEYANCER, AND
NOTARY PUBLIC

REAL ESTATE, WRITES
DEEDS, MfoPTn .op,
BONDS, WILLS "Asi
LEASES and RELEASES
Office No. 95 iSHIPLEY STREET
Apr. 2s-tf, WILMINGTON, DEL.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

SuPERIoR PORT WINE for sale by
= " C. GILPIN
may Corner Of 10th and Market SITS.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

Mechanical Tread.
+ you want good bread, so to BoDDY'S No 2al Mar.
Il ket Street npr on
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

GATURDAY last was a gala day at BOLDLY IS Ice Cream
~ Saloon, In Market below Sd Street II seemed "a
al creation, with all her Children had turned out to
dulge in Ice Cream may li-tf
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

ZINE GREEN AND BLACK TEAS, received and Tor
IL sale by " c. GILpIN
may 2. Corner o 10th and Mart,at
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

FOR sALE-A Hundred Building Lots for sale in tLe
Western part Of the City Prices moderate and torms h.
eommodatins Apply to
JAMES MONTGOMERY
Apr 2S-tf, No. % Shipley Street, Wilmington.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-30

TnIRsTY PLAce.-It is estimated that in
the last six years there were l5,ooo,00o gall
ons of liquor and 100000 gallons of wine
imported into California, and nearly all that
time there have been i've distlleries and Sc
breweries at work in the State.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-06

EDITED BY MARTHA RUSSELL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-12-06

In jamestown, opposite to St. Louis, the
wife of Robert Greenleaf went out, leaving
two little girls, four and eight years of age re-
spectively, locked into the house, which, dur
ing her absence, took fire and was burned to
the ground, both children perishing in the
flames Mothers cannot at this season guard
their household jewels with too constant care.
The singular fact is mentioned in connec-
ton with the recent coal-ol discoveries in
Pennsylvania, that in many places in the val
ley of Oil Creek the ground is covered with
pits, hundreds and thousands of them evident.
ly dug for the purpose of gathering OIL and at
period so remote that trees $50 years old are
growing over them. BY whom were these
pits dug, and for what purpose was the oil
gathered