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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01


ESCAPE OF NoToRIoUs CoNvIcT-HE Is
RE-ARREsrED.-All the men Of the Fourth Della
ware Regiment remember George johnson, who.
while in the service, murdered colored barber
and then fed to the enemy's lines. Afterwards
he was arrested, tried by Court Martial, and sem
fenced TO BIZ hung. The sentence was subse-
quently committed to imprisonment for life, since
which time johnson has been confined at Fort
Delaware.
On Thursday night he and another prisoner
escaped from the Fort and yesterday at about
O'Clock the Chief of Police, Mr.. Dougherty. re-
cciyed letter from the Commandant at The Fort
notifying him of the escape, and last night before
twelve johnson was in the city cells, where he
still remains.
The prisoner tells quite romantic story con.
corning his escape. He says he feigned sickness
and got into the hospital, that while there he po
some old clothes, stuffed them, and put them in
his place in bed to deceive the attendants and
thus gain time: he then went up to the parape
and lowered rope down to O'Heame "a mar
who escaped at the same t.me) and hauled til,
latter up through the chimney. He attempted t.
haul up another prisoner but the latter was too
large to get through tue flue
The two who had thus got loose went down /,
the river and got three boards on which the,
ioated out into the current and there soon halle,
an Ericsson Steamer which took them UP undo
the supposition that they were fishermen who I'm,
upset their boat; and in compliance with tbeI
urgent request set them down at Delaware CITY
From there the convicts went to ST. Georges nm,
thence to this city But littelreliance is placed OIL
Johnson's story and the impression seems to b
that the prisoners had some outside assistance 1,
making their escape. No one well acouainte
! with Fort Delaware can well believe johnson,
story. o'Hearne has not yet been arrested,
: MARKET THIEvEs.-Two boys named .Job
Jordan and Thomas Thompson were arrested h
officers Wingate and Heal for stealing marketing
They are part of q gang of boys from TO i
years of age who are making practice Of rot
} bling wagons when the farmers go to put tbeI
) horses away. Market people win do well to
, on the look out for them.-Sa,urday's CONNIE,
ciai
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

patient SwiTcH.-We learn that VIM. Whar-
ton, Esq, formerly of this city, the engineer OF
the city railway here, at one time president OF the
company and one of the few men to whom It's
existence is due, has achieved n perfect success
with u switch which he has invented, and which
has been adopted by the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad Co. Mr.. Wharton patented switch
for city passenger railways some time ag'', which
is now in use on this city railway.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

THE PEACH TRADE.-We have seen 1t stated
that the expectations Of the fruit growers on the
Peninsula had been disappointed in the peach
crop We think we can confidently say that no
reasonable expectations except in rare instances
arc disappointed in the yield
The fruit and truck trade has already o,,eucd
and immense quantities will soon he passing over
the Delaware railroad The fruit now coming is
from the Virginia Peninsulas near the York ana
Rappahannock rivers. An independent freight
line has been started by which the steamer Old
North State runs from Buglcrs landing. ON the
james river, to Crisfleld and there connects With
through express fruit train for New York. BY
this route 400 boxes and 20 or 50 barrels Of
peaches, apples and tomatoes arrived al Crisfeld
this morning en- route for New York.
The special freight train connecting with this
boat leaves Crisheld at s o'clock in the morning
and arrives at Wilmington at O'Clock in the at.
ternoon.
As an indication of the prospects on this Pc.
hisui', we may state the fact that 2GG cars have
been engaged by growers and dealers. to carry
peaches from the Peninsula to New Ynr, ,Io,o
Ii Is calculated that car makes the round ~; Il,
three days, this gives about SS cars per day. a.,
each car carries 400 baskets, making the shin
nlents per railroad to New York alone 50 200
Allowing all needful margin for disappointment
the average will, during the height of the sea
son, be over $4,000 baskets per day.
we have no data from which to calculate
the amount shipped to Philadelphia and to thl
city, but 1t must at least be as large as the quar-
tity shipped to New York, and is probably larpel
In addition to this immense shipment by railroa
alarge amount of fruit is sent by the Chesapeak
steamers to Baltimore, ard by steamers and sai
ing vessels from the Delaware river to other pla
ces. During the peach season it is officially ar
nounced that three special peach trains per da
will run on the Delaware railroad. between her
and Clayton, two of these running down as far !
Camden, and one as far as Laurel. These train
are additional to the regular through freight trair
from Crisfeld, on which the fruit raised south ,
Delaware is hipped-Thursddy's Commercial.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01


THE ALpERMAN's DoeKEr.-Iu our last pro-
cccdings of Council we stated that
THE Committee Committee of Accounts) re-
ported in favor Of deduction of $3.50 on the
bill of Boughman, Thomas & Co., for dockets
furnished to the Alderman, the Committee con-
sidering that lie is responsible for that amount"
We are now informed that the Alderman is
commanded to keep docket by positice ia,c and
| that that docket must be he property Of Tie city.
| For proof of which we refer to the following,
| from the City Charter:
Section 81, Of Chapter 739 of the Revised Code,
(the Charter of the City of Wilmington) says -
1.-The Mayor and Alderman are hereby constituted
conservators Of the peace, within the said city,
and are authorized and required to exercise with
IN said city all the authority which Justices of the
Peace may exercise" (see pages 217, Revised
| Code).
Section Is of the Amended City Charter SAYS
1.-The Mayor and Alderman of the city shall each
keep record of all judicial proceedings had be-
fore them under the charter and ordinances of
| the city. which record shall be the property of
the city, and shall be kept in such custody and
disposed of as the City Council may direct" (scc
Ordinance Book, page 30.
The Alderman states that before ordering the
docket, lie spoke to the chairman Of the Police
Committee Mr., Titus, and told him that he must
have docket, and that he intended to order il
from Boughnan, Thomas & Co., and Mr. Titus
gave his assent lit. He also informed Mr. Wool
man, Of the Police Committee, that he must have
docket. The law Of the State now mperatiyely
fixes the size of the dockets and also their num-
, Der OF the indexes. See Revised Code, pages 3is
, and 1l5, Vol. r. Delaware Laws.
The same law that requires the Mayor to keen
] n docket, requires the Alderman TO do So They
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

DORCHESTER AND DELAWARE RAILRoAp.--We
understand that this road running from Cam
bridge, Maryland, to Seaford, Delaware, is about
to be put under contract, and work commenced
on 1t in the month of August and we have no
doubt but that through the energy of its indeiati.
gable President-W. W. Byrnc-it will be rapidly
pushed forward to completion. The p, w. & B.
R. R. have contracted to build the road from Sea-
ford to the Maryland line.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

The APPRECIATION of our efforts in Southern
Delaware has been manifested in most striking
manner. by the great measure OF support eStcnd-
ed TO our weekly paper, the DELAWARE TRIBUNE.
It has now larger circulation in Kent and Sus-
sex counties than any other newspaper published,
and we have there the warmest and most enthu-
slastc friends of our efforts in behalf of DELI
wares interests
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

DroEAsEp.--Benjamin Chandler, gentleman
vi considerable wealth, and one of the mos'
highly respected citizens of Chrstiana Hundred,
died Oh Tuesday last. He was Ruling Elder IL
the First Presbyterian Church, of this city, and
had been confined to his house for several years.
His death will be much regretted, although he
was at the advanced age of eighty odd years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

Dissatisfaction Cloak, Esq, one Of our old
est, well-known and most respected citizens,
died at his residence, Belmont, on Sunday last.
Mr.. G. was born in this town in 1889. He was
engaged for number Of years in the carpenter
ing business with surviving brother, and after
accommodating ample estate retired to the beauti-
full residence above named, devoting his atten-
ton 10 agriculture. Times.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

Young MEs's CHRISTIAN AssocIArloS.-A
meeting was held at 81. Peters Church, Smyrnn,
on Tuesday evening, the 2sd instant, for the pnr-
pose of organizing Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. After full explanation of the objects
and working Of such associations, q temporary
organization was effected
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

AocrpEsr.-A colored man employed by Mr..
Pearce al the United States Hotel while attending
a colt belonging to Mr. Pearce, on Thursday, was
kicked in the face and had his nose broken and
badly mashed, causing it to bleed very freely.
Medical aid was summoned and the mans in
| juries attended to.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

The 800 LlcESsE.-We find there is prevail
ing impression that the law Of the State, passed
at the last session of the Legislature imposes u
license tax of 300 each public exhibition, such
as concerts, panoramas, minstrel entertainments,
or theatrical representations, which may take
place in the State. This is altogether a misapprc-
hensfon of the law, and we sec no reason why
any one should be SO mistaken. The only i'm
portant references to the subject are the follow
ing -
From section , l-.' for each license to exhibit
"a circus the sum Of one hundred dollars"
From Section 3. l-"E Every building, tent,
''space, or area where feats of horsemanship or
acrobatic sports, or theatrical performances are
exhibited shall be deemed a circus within the
& meaning Of this act.'
From Section G. -" Every person who shall
procure license under this act as. pro.
"prietors of crcuscs. ...... shall be authorized
" and empowered during the year for which sucl
| " license was granted, to exercise and carry OF
the trade, business, pursuit, or occupation fol
which the license was granted"
| 1t will be seen that one payment of the license
tax by any hall will cover all the performance.
| inside of it, except those of the Bltz Anderson
| character, which are termed jugglcry by the law
and may each have to obtain license. Thu
amount of the tax we cannot find specified in tn,
| law
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
Local AGENTS WANTED througout the United

The Association have appointed as receivers Messrs
GEORGE A. COOKE, & co.. whose well known In
tegrity and business experience will be sufficient
promptly applied to the purpose stated.
PnILApRLpIIIA, Pa, May 20, 1867.
TO the officers and Members Of the Washington Library
Co., A. s, READ, Secretdrp
Gentlemen On receipt OF your favor of the 18th
inst, notifying US Of our appointment Receivers
for your Company, we took the liberty to submit a
copy Of your Charter with plan of your nerprise,
to the highest legal authority the State having
his favorable opinion in regard to its legality and
sympathizing with the benevolent object OF your As
ssciation, viz the education and maintenance of the
ephan children of our soldiers and sailors at the
Riverside Institute, we have concluded to accept the
rnsahd to use our best efforts to promote worthy
ad object. Respectfully, yours,
GEO. A. COOKE, & co.
Address all letters and orders to
GEO. A COOKE, & CO., BANKERS,
80 South Third Street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Receivers for the Washington Library Co.
SAMUEL +. BELTS, Agent,
at Adams Express office, No. 5l9 MarFet St,
Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

DEpicATIoN.-The new church built by the
colored people recently, in Thoroughfare Neck,
between Deakyneyille and Taylor's Bridge, was
dedicated on Sunday last by Rev. VIM. R. Nc
Farlane. 1t will doubtless be remembered that
this church is built on the site of one burned by
some white incendiaries of bad political training
about year ago. The new building is substan-
tial frame, about "a by 84 feot..-Smyrna Times.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

Soss OF TENpERAScE.-The Grand Division
of Delaware held their regular quarterly session
at their room, corner Fifth and Market streets,
Thursday. The usual routine business of the
Division was transacted.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

SCHOOL EXHIBITION IN SEAroRD.-The private
school of Miss Anna X. Cannon gave public ex-
hibition on Tuesday evening, the 23d instant, at
the NE. Church, which was filled to owe flowing
with delighted audience. The exercises con-
sisted of dialogues, recitations and music aud all
were of highly creditable character to the pu-
pills, showing the great care exercised by Miss
Cannon and her admirable adaptation to the BUSH
ness of instructing the young. Miss Cannon has
model school and should be patronized literally
by the people Of Seaford-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

oSE MORE. A tall and seedy individual
around on Sixth street, yesterday, distinguished
himself by pcrsisting that he was ga Salisbury
man." He was, appropriately, very drunk.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
LOCAL NEWS.

PATENT IssuEp.-Among the patents issned at
w Washington, for the week ending duly %, Is one
TOD, E, Sexton, of this city for an improvement
s5n,dlroad rail coupling. (
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

New DELAWARE WHEAT.-New wheat from
this State was sold In the Philadelphia market on
Saturday at S2.3i@2.36.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
AMERICAN
FRUIT DRYING HO US Il


In presenting this new and useful invention % INC
public we feel satisfied that we are supplying wan.
that ffuit-growers have long experienced " Us Il
means Of preserving In the most perfect manner, a'
fruits or vegetables, such as
Peaches, Apples. Pears, berries, rump-
kins, GroencOrn, Beans, Pens, &c.
II Is house with furnace attached IN such man,
ner as to canse constant and rapid circulation OF
heated afr within, carrying OF Immediately the va,
terry elements Of the FRUITS and preserving all the
aromatic properties, without the least fermentation
or decomposition.
The fruits are not coored, hut remain fair and pure
free from all manner OF dirt, flies wet weather.
Il only requires about eight hours 70 dry them per,
fectly Fruits thus dried are Of donbe the value OF
those dried In the ordinary way.
Price q House drying three bushels At time, ssS
Delivered at any station on the Railroad.
Try one and be convinced. Enough fruit Is lost
from falling of trees. In ordinary orchard, which
II saved, would pay for several houses ....,
Propretors Of Patent Right for New Castle and Kent
Counties, Delaware.
Del, fer the prOprietnrs.
EH- For particulars, address.
jy1s-2m Wyoming, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

CALL AccErfEp.-Rcy. Charles ID. Kellogg
formerly Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church
of this city, has received and excepted call te
the Reformed Dutch Church, Northumberland
I
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

The BERRY TRADE--An immense quantity of
berries is now being shipped on the Delaware
Railroad to the Philadelphia and New York mar
kets. The platforms of the various stations from
Middletown Southwark are loaded with boxes,
buckets and crates, awaiting transportation. Com
siderable competition exists at various points on
The road, amongst dealers At Harrington buckle
berries could be bought at IS cents per bucket,
and 10 cents for dewberries, while at Seaford the
prices were run up to so cents for dewberres, and
80 cents for huckleberries. Those who gather
the berries in the vicinity of seaiord are in high
glec over the high prices received, while the deal
crs ut last accounts were rather down in the
MOUTH
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
SIIERNIAN'S Nv PATENT
AS YOU LIKE IT SKIRT,
rs North Eighth ST., cor. Fiibert. as.

TyIIIS is not only new fashion, but new article
i of Skirt, made on an entirely new principle, y
novel ana yet perfect the ladies' contend 1t shonla
be called Perfection &C
We would here call particular attention to the AS
YOU LIKE IT, or flexible joint. extending dswn VIZ
front of the skirt it is constructed that he springs
fold inwardly hut not outwardly and readily yied 70
the slightest pressure thus allowing them to collapse
go that the skirt occupies the smallest possible space
while sitting, riding or in passing through croW W.
and yet the moment the pressure IL removed, the
skirt resumes 1t original and beautiful shape. H.,
The novelty and utility Of this contrivance need ph'
be seen to be appreciated
But for want Of space we might here publish thous-
ands of extracts from letters daily receiving,
speaking in the highest praise Of these skirts.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

The Riverside Institute.
Situated at Riverside, Burlington County, New Jer-
sey Ia founded for the purpose Of gratutousy educA-
ting the Of deceased soldiers and seanen oil the
United States
The board Of Trustees consists Of the following
well-known citizens Of Pennsylvania and New Jcr-
6ey -
HON. WILLIAM b. MANN,
District Attorney. Philadelphia, Pa.
HON. LEWIS r. BR0OMALL.
Ex-Chief Coner u. s. Mint and Recorder Of Deeds,
Philad'a, Pa.
HON. JAMES NJ SCOvETs New Jersey
HON. w. W. WARE, New Jersey.
HENRY GORMAN, ESQ.,,
Agent Adams Express, Philada, Pa.
J. e. C0E, Esq,
ofJoy, Coe & Co., Philadelphia.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., Washington, D. g., April
is, 1s6l.-Ofice of Internal Revenue Having rccei
we'd satisfactory evidence that the proceeds 81 the
enterprise conducted by the "Washington Library
Company" will be devoted TO charitable useH permits
sion Is hereby granted to said Company to condnc'
such enterprise exempt from all charge whether from
special tax or other duty.
Il. A. ROLLINS. Commissioner
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
ST EV EMS HOUSE.
NJ, 23. rs, a ~ BR GA DwAY N. Y.

VT 90 ~ az u ID IL v n d W n N, HI
Opposite Bo,oing Green.
ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
TIVE STEVENS HOUSE is well and widely known
4 to the travelling public. The location il especially
suitable to merchants and business men It is In
close proximity to the business part Of the cityis
the highway of Southern and Western travel-and
adjacent to all the principal Railroad and Steamboat
dey OTIS.
THE STEVENS HOUSE has liberal accommoda-
ton for 800 guestst is well furnished and pos
sesses every modern Improvement for the comfort
and entertainment of its inmates. The rooms are
spacions and well ventilated-provdod with gas and
water-the attendance is prompt and respectful-and
the table IL generously provided with every deicacy
OF the seasonal moderate rates.
GEO. X. CHASE g. CO.,
jy13-Gmd&w PaopRIETons
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01


Coon TkMriAns Pic-Nic.-r Good Templars
"i Biidgeyille, Sussex county, Del, in connection
with members of othcr lodges Of the order in the
surrounding community, had grand time in a
beautiful grove near the village on Wednesday
Tie 2l'i inst, lasting all day. The meeting was
attended by at least 1000 persons, many of them
III The regalia of the order. The programme for
the day was varied with public speaking, music
and recreation.
The exercises commenced with prayer by Rev.
MI. Watson OF Laurel, and addresses made by
icy. VIM. Rink of Bridgevill, Rev. p Rawlins
VI trinity, Rev. Mr.. Watson and Rev. Mr.. Car
fol,of Laurel, and 5. Hersey,oi Wilmington.
The deep interest manifested on the occasion
shows that many of the people OF Sussex arc ar.
IDENTIFY in earnest in their devotion to Temperance,
principles.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

taken place in the U. s. Revenue Department in
this State. MIR. A. 7. Hall Assistant Assessor,
under Chief Assessor Dickson, for the 9TH Divi-
sion, composed OF New Castle and Pencader Hun
dreds, has been removed, and --- Dobbs APP
pointed in his place.
In Sussex comfy, Caleb L. Morris, of Milton
has been removed, and Edward p Jones has beer
appointed. The latter gentleman, is, we are in
formed, relative of Mr.. W. Hemphill Jones, ar
daache of one of the Washington departments.
Messrs. Hall and Morris were both appointec.
Of Mr.. McLear, and of course members Of the for
mer Union party. Their successors are of pre-.
ciscly the opposite afLnties
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

DEATH or JuDGE.-The Hon. Brice John
Gollsborough, judge of the Court of Appeals from
the Eastern Shore district, died at his residence
in Cambridge, Dorchester county, on Tuesday.
the 23d inst, In his Gath year, and was buried
from tie Protestant Episcopal church in Cam
bridge on Thursday. lie was III about six weeks,
of heart disease. Judge Goldsbooughs ten
years term of office would have expired in No.
yatnhar 1871
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

Repairs Projected The First Baptist Church
is about to undergo extensive repairs, the tower
requiring re-slating, etc. 1t will cost some three
thousand dollars.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01
The Washington Library Company,
WILL AWARD
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars

IN PNESFNID
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS,
On Wetl,,esday, Sept. 25th, 1867,
AT PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Or at the Institute, Riversidc, N. j.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-08-01

Now Passion for 1857.
The national Republican., 1867-08-31
THE DEPARTMENT..
Interior Department.

LAND OFFICE DEoIsIoS.-Tho Commissioner
has replied, In answer to an inquiry relative "a
the widow ofa deceased settler, that after dc.
cease Of settler, under the homestead law, the
widow may continue the settlement and i'm.
proyement Of q tract for the remainder Of the
i've years, or II she declines to do SO that the
heirs may continue the same.
WITHDRAWAL OF CALIFORNIA LAsDs.-The
Commissioner Of the General Land Office has or
derod withdrawal, In view Of the Placerville
and Sacramento Railroad Company, under the
act Of Congress approved July Is, 1866. of the
odd numbered sections for twenty miles on each
side Of the road, extending from the town Of Fol-
som, on the American river, to the town Of Pla.
cerville. The even sections on each sido arc In
creased to $3.50 per aero, by the act Of 1853.
GENERAL LAND 0FFICE-The Commissioner
Is In receipt of returns showing an aggregate
disposal Of g. 102 acres Of the public lands during
the month Of July last at the local offices at
Winnebago City, Minnesota, and Carson City,
Nevada. The greater portion Of tho land was
disposed Of at the Winnebago City Office by mill
tary land locations