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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05
MURDER.
SHOOTING OF ooLoREp MAN Al NEW
CASTLE

SHOOTING OF A LOlOhhb NAN % 49,"
CASTLE.
About O'Clock, last evening, James Booth,
commonly called " country Jim "th,' to dis
tlnguish him from very respcc'abie relative o'
his, resident of New Castle, shot coiorcd mar
named William Smith, killing MIN instantly
Booth Immediately gave himself. up ana was
committed to Jail, and last night Shcrin heroerI
summoned the Coroner to hold an inqaos' Oh Inc
remains of Smith. Coroner bcilew went over
early this morning to perform the duty ana sum-
moncd jury.
The testimony taken indicates that Booth had
had quarrel with John W. smith, Srand-chiid
OF the murdered man and after attacking the BOY
in the street, followed him to Smiths dwellins
striking him on the way with club. The boy
ran In and closed the door, when Booth APP
preached the window, and after few words with
the old man, took aim with pistol and flred,'he
bullet passing through the latter's heart. lie
staggered and fell, dying almost immeaiateiy'
Booth then went to the Sheriiis Office and gave
himself up. lie is described as being singular
and eccentric man, rot supposed 10 DC quite COM
pos mentis. lie was III the habit oil drinking ana
at Tunes became violent and dangerous. lie Is
not without means, being the part owner OF
large farm near New Castle, the management Oh
which Is, however, not in his hands, smith, inc
| murdered man, was known as very luiet inohch-
| siye person.
1t Is by no means improbable that Inc reckless
ness with which the murderer regarded human lie
was In this case partially produced by the feeling
which more respectable and better known MEM
bers of his party have been trying to inilame
against the colored people.
| The following is some of the testimony taken
before the jury.
John NJ. Smith, (colored boy), testified us fol
lows Between and 0 o'clock on the evening o.
Aug. 18th was in front OF Miss Bouman's house
as got opposite the pump Mr. Booth struck me
then ran MIR. Booth followed me; as went ii
| the door he struck me again went In and shu
the door; VIM. Smith came down stairs and 81
down al the window; said James Booth strucl
me; WIN. Smith asked what he done il for;
told him nothing that knew Of; Booth said Il
he pokcs his head out of that window will slov
him what for., Bootb then came towards III
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05
or run new memberH of oongregs lrom

Or ruiz new members of Congress from
Tennessee, the following account is given;
John TrimLle Is by far the ablest. He he
longs to the arisiocracy of the South, is
man of liberal culture, high social position
and of considerable wealth. He is deeply
read in German philosophy, cherishes the
most liberal views Of society and religion,
and is regarded as philosopher. James
Mullins, of the Fifth district, is a most sim
gular man, and lie will make numerous sen
sations in Congress He is about fifty years
Of age, has the appearance of hard work
ing blacksmith, is terribly earnest man,
pays no more regard to critical English than
to criticising rebels, and speaks on all occa-
sons and during all time allowed. All the
boys say ''IIurrah for Mullins!' D.A.Nunn,
OF the Eighth district, who takes the place
Of Leftwich, is plausible, courteous, SEN
sible young mana lawyer by profession.
He will make good, quiet Representative.
II. r. Butler of the First district, is tall,
lean, grey eyed, cold and Scotch looking.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05
Peninsula Railroad :, STEM.
IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION IN All. nlnE,.
TlONS

IMPROVEMENT ANb EXTENSION IN ALL nlREt-
TloNs.
The ripidity with which the Peninsula Rail-
road system is being extended is decidedly graft
flying, eyidencinS rs il does a very thorough
awakening Of our people to the Importance of
easy communication with north, Ri markets. and
q spirit OF enterprise and energy which has not
always prevailed nongst the people.
The present activity in railroad matters is al
most unesamplcd and several new roads
branches of the Delaware, are to-day actively
pushed forward.
MARYLAND AND DELAWARE RAILROAD
General Tilghman President of the road, pass
cd through Wilmington on Saturday evening.
lie was Just returning from New York. where he
stated he had contracted for sufficient iron Ia
finish laying the track on the NJ. & d. road from
Greensboro the present terminus, to Etston. liz.
expects that the track will be laid to El,,,n Nv
Christmas Easton is ~ miles from tirccn.huro'
and A miles from Clayton, the present terminus
Of the road.
KENT COUNTY RAILROAD.
This road is now being located and in anticlu,-
ton of its speedy completion the d slaware rail.
road company are putting up Il large new loco.
motive turn table at Townsend, which Ia, n,,tiy
been fixed upon us thu northern iertainis. ~ IL
roud.
DORCHESTER AND DEIAWARRE ROAD
We learn that the Maryland part Of ilii- roat
from Cambridge To the Delaware State line liz,
been located. Tie Delaware part Of the road i,
to be built by the Delaware iailrrtl and that III,
engineers will commence at Ss,aiori on Mond,,
or Tuesday to locate this portion There i littl,
grading TO be done on any OF these road. ant
they will al be rapidly pushed forward as st5,i
, as the surveys arc completed.
I'm Masonic Exclusion The Masonic it..
'crhily and their friends had very pleasant tim
, VI ','eif eSsnrtion on Friday, but were unable II
0 ri'' e'''s ont the programme rs arr,ged
my gov opposite Cape May ut about half pas
- T. ~ pu' a fresh wind was blowing toward
/ the shore, causing sueh a ron.l, ana h.ivv "a,
that it was considered ,lan.rru ii, ,,,,,n,, J.,
l land. The boat then ran around il, thc 49,, h
the island. and it is possible tina, M, ,,,r,,
have landed by means OF surf iuats. I'm, ~, n,
) care to do so. They then started back and !, :.
rived at Delaware City, where they landed, nj
O'Clock, and spent an hour or so, and then n,
sumed their homeward trip, arriving at Fourt!
,, street wharf at about half past o. last evening
having probably spent as pleasant day as thoug
they had not been prevented from landing.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

PATENT GRANrEp.-J. button Steele, Chief
Engineer of the Wilmington and Reading Rail
road, has invented and patented an lmproyemcnt
in Truss Bridges Models of Mr.. s. improve
ment, and other approved Truss Bridges now In
use, were made ut the shops Of the Reading Rail-
road, which resulted in quite a victory for the
Steele Improvement having withstood weights
that broke the others down.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

ATTEMPT 10 COMMIT SUICIDE. Of the
phi ien IN New Castle JAIL on Sunday night,
tore up blanket and made rope with which he
hung himself to the iron door. prisoner who
occupied the same coll, boy, called to the
Waterman, who cut the man down. A few min
utes delay would certainly have terminated his
existence. He is from Pennsylvania, and is
awaiting trial for larceny.-Gazene
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

PnRsosAL.-Hon. George 7. Fisher, Judge oil
The Criminal Court at Washington, d. c., has
heen on visit for several days to MIR. Hiram W.
McColley, u brother-in-law, at Greensborough,
Caroline county, Nd He is also visiting his
fuher-in-law, Rev. Trusten P. McColley, at Mil
ford. Delaware. -Friddys Commercial.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

EDITORIAL vIsIT.-Our office was honored,
on Wednesday, by visit from Mrs. r. 5. McCon-
aighy, the accomplished lady editor of the Clay
ton Herald. Her persecution by the Kent county
ehivalry has not impaired her cheerfulness, for
she finds, as usual that it has produced her hosts
Of new friends.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

CARS Standardization q Sharp. the we'll
Wilmington car-builders, shipped last week
almost full train Of cars, passenger aud freight,
westward for the u2ion Pacific Railroad. A much
larger order from the California Pacific" road,
Is nearly really to 60 forward. The cars for the
latter road are taken topieces, packed in sections
and shipped to New York by barge, and thence by
sea, around Cape Horn, to San Francisco
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Wister, of Philadelphia,
is spending the summer at his country seat in
Blandywine hundred, about mile this side OF
Claymont
Quite number Of other Philadelphians are
spending the summer at country residences in the
Anner part Of this county.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

DEArn or MIR. BREEsE.--We yesterday copied
from the .jou,nal a notice of the death of this
gentleman. We are informed that the item was
in some respects incorrect. His name was Samuel
w. Breesc, and he died of congestive chills, not
feyerat Townsville, Georgia, instead of Thomp-
sonyille as was stated in the notice above refer
red to. lie was the husband Of Mrs. Brcese, IL
braiian Of the Institute, and has lived in the
South for may years-Sutarday's Commcyciah
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

fu,sr UxrrAR1As SOCIETY. The Rev. Fielder
Israel, pastor of this Church, has returned from
his summer vacation and services will be heia
hereafter in the Scientific lecture room OF the In
stitue building, as usual, at 1o}4 In the morning
aud 3 in the evening.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

TIM CRors.-Asidc from the very fair wheat
CROP and the heavy hay crop already gathereland
stored the crops Of this county for this season will
be very light. The almost total failure Of the po-
tato crop we have alluded to elsewhere
of oats about half crop will be gathered \
very heavy crop was grown but owing to the
heavy rains which Immediately followed and pre-
eeeded the wheat harvest the oats could not he
harvested until great part of it was spoiled. \
large amount Of that raised is still standing and
never will be cut.
The prospects for good crop Of corn Is also
very poor. On the high lands the crop will be
| an average one, but on tlc marshes and on other
low grounds the continued wet weather has so
soitencd the earth around the stalks that the
wind has blown great portion Of the corn down
and ii is lying in the ground moulding.
It will require nearly all Of the large hay crol
TO feed the stock, and corn promises to hc lisb
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

The Association have ap 9ointed receivers, Mcssrs
GEORGE a. COOKE, 4 co., whose well known in
tegrity and business experience will lie sufficient
guarantee that The money ntrusted To Them will be
promptly applied 10 the purpose stated.
PuuAprLpmiA, Pa, May 90, 1861
10 lie officers and Members Of Tie Washin1ton Library
Co, ". $, REd b, Secretary.
Gentlemen -0n receipt Of your favor of the 18th
inst, notifying us Of our appointment Receivers
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

Axs,yru.Any.-" We the People" adyertises
that he proposes to celebrate the mnel'e.h ann
sersary of the Battle of Brandywlne' on liv ii.a
ofseptembcr, on the grounds Of Geo. "cialn' III
lr,,dv tvine Hundred
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

A NOTICEABLE Improvement is now going on
in South Milford, Mr.. ?. L. Caiisey, Jr., is cngu-
gcd in tearing down the old corner building adj
joining the Milford Marble Works, where he III
tends to erect u handsome residence for him eli.
The house is to lie situated in the back part 81
the lot, the from, to bc converted into u shaded
lawn in most respects similar to that of his faith
er's Ex-Governor Causey, directly opposite.
This makes the third new building in course Of
erection in South Milford.
In making preparations iol The erection of tie
building, a hugc weeping willow tree was cni
down, reputcd To- be over one hundred and TWEEN
five years old. II measured eighteen feet in cir
cumfcrcncp. -.Sasser .1Igas.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

nv,r.,xp.-Adam Grubb highly respected
,.,;,rn If Brandywinc Hundred, died on Tuesday
slornoon week, at the advanced age OF ciglty-onc
,.... uc had been sick for several months
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

BeEARwArER RAILRoAp.--A small force of
track-layers are nj work on the Junction and
Breakwatcr road. Owing to the lnsnfilcicncy Of
the force the work progresses slowly.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05
LOCAL NEWS.

HARVEST Honr.-A Harvest Home eelen '.
,,on will he held in Riddles woods, near the el'y'
nm ,bo 1atb instant, by the members OF Union
VI T. Church.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

Plenty OF CANpIpATEs.-lhc Nc".o"n
lord is informed that there are twcnty-thfee can,
didatcs for Sheriff, thirty-iour for Register anu
forty for CLERK of the Circuit Court i'll Somerset
cnully Md.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

Bir BY BLOOD l1ouSp.-Charlcs Brodhrad,
a German living at Eighth and Madison Sts., has
for some time had very large female blood
hound in his possession. The hound has had { he
pup and has been somewhat savage II She thought
II was in danger. Yesterday Brodhead aud his
wife went on an excursion leaving at home boy
named VIM. McCloskcy, an orphan who boards
with them. This boy was out in the yard between
; and & IN The evening, and for some reason llt'
hound attacked him, first BADLY biting his rtiid
and then tearing his arn: luckily something
caused her pup TO give yell and she flew 10 Is
rescue giving the boy time to escape. Had i nsi
been for this il is probable tlc powerful sit ~
hrit would have killed the hoy
McCo-k,y was taken by officer solomon down
10 Dr. " 4lcs Office 10 have his wound dle-sel,
and is ,w anilg well having been painfully VA
hut moi seriously injured. -.Hondtys CommeltfL
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

w METHODIST ehtRcii ~ the e"tfii.-
icy james MITCHELL oil richmond. virginia, a
aeN9'eu iaborcf III inc cause OIL Inc Methodist
fliscopai church. Is spending some time IN VIII
'Sloh. nc mas charge OF what Is not merely tile
"aly loyal Methodist pulpit IN Richmond, but the
&liy losli one OF any denomination, excepting,
d course, the colored people. Ills congregation
/, MOI lArye Int wi lahorin,, .,rnnstiy M
,...ti,.. .',aa.s,,,, r,,a.. Nv
i'i'A'l- accessiohs, lhey NJ present occupy
4 church building erected by the Cnimrian>, but
have the opportunity If sufficient funds can be
f,ised of srcnrirp a most comfnrta,le md cnu,.
II " .eu''A7 A'oss eot'io' 'i'ic anu eo'"-
I.ou"hs euihee' one Oh the largest III the city
which has been closed during the war. Tic
establishment of LOYAL cbnrches ,h,or,,,an, -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

S,LE or REAL EsrArE.-M NJ. Child, Real
f.-t,te Agent, has sold for james Bradford the
t!rte story brick dwelling, No. 1915 Washington
,ii,et. to Thomas Brown and the similar dwell
linz. No. 1Oo2, for Henry f. Pickles, TO Eli Viii
s4n, Of Brandywinc Hundred. He has also sold
lot on Delaware Avenue, between West and
Washington Sts., for Judge Gilpin to james W.
Ware, and VI. l.. Lchtenstein, on which Mr., w,
proposes to Immediately erect residence for
hiin-elf ~ an encouragement 10 builders il may
well to state that of the block of ten houses,
q which the two first named belong, within eight
months from their completion, only two remain
II andisposed of, and Of these one is not in the
tit.trhrt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

NEW DEror.-A handsome new depot is being
pm, mp ut what is known ms Egncr Station, we be-
litsc. the first station past Brandywine Station,
and situated nj the point where the road to james
Prices farm crosses the railroad, 1t is said that
The depot is being built by Mr.. Frank Sellers, for
his own and neighbors' convenience, though the
Company is lending helping hand to the enter
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

PEnsoNAL.-Thc Journal says -Rey. e. d.
Shaw, the new Pastor Of the Central church of
tbs city, is winning golden opinions from his
congregation. Ills ministry thus far proves very
acceptable to the people.
Rev. DIR. lands has returned from lis brief
trip to New Jersey, and is again with lis people
IN this city. During his visit he was welcomed
by the people of his old charge with demonstr,-
lions Of respect and esteem that must have been
gratifying indeed to him. A large congregation
of listeners attended divine service in the Grove
near Bethlehem ON Sunday, to hear him preach,
and much pleasure was cyinccd AT meeting with
their old pastor and friend once more amongst
them
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

PrRsoNAL-Chef Justice Gilpin Is about to
make visit 10 Louisville, Kentucky He will
he absent some two or three weeks.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

SAIL or Real EsrArn.-Mcssrs Ogle n Town
send have sold Mr.. Truss farm near Red Liun,
containing 100 acres for about 81 500.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05


This Institution, being under the control OF rep
rc.cnatiye men of our State and civ. and 50 snc-
ccssr,v ,oano,oa dosor,,.s no ,,;,,i,,s,
cess,uhs il"h"scu, oeeerNes inc hlShtst consider
anon at the hands III our fellow-citizens 1t has
first class facilities for giving normal. business
ar ,I.s slnnl e,ucati,,, p,nt Woo,a.,, ;.t..,,
~, ~. ~, lto"'''t
graduated ut the University Of France. william.
Il. Virgins. Eso.. hus far q many v.ar. 1i.,i,.
,.,;s,,,'1 ,,,,,,.,,f f 80
suisheu hiiisci' u u pcltai and dfanshtslhan,
that lie needs no comment FROM It's. But We con
orotnlnte onr voupr ncon,e ,,oeauso ho ~
~, '"5 peoPSo -'.""eo ~ Nus eoii-
scented TO devote so much OF his valuable time as
they may need to teir benefit MrI.lchtensteln
is one Of our most DISTINGUISHED wool ,o,,,,,,r,
~ ,t.....,,,.., :. 49," gov,
Miss Magonesal y successful teacher Of the
Piano Forte, ard vel liked bv tie students. Mr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05
EXPOSITION uNlNERsELLE.

pauis 1867
CuuNGtio> IarrEI,lH, CnaMr nE MAus.l
10th July, 1854.
Mn. II. lltspiS,, No t:,J Recent st, London -
Lear Sir: Replying To yGur inquiry, beg to state
that the osIr Coin MEDAL for the manufacture and
Perfection af Sewing Machines and Button Hole Ma
chimes, WAS awarded to Messrs Wheeler & Wilson,of
New York. Yours Respectfully
HENRY Il. q. DALlGNY,
Member OF International Jury and Reporter of same.
Another letter OF thr same date says
Dear 50, Replying TO your inquiry, herewith
give you the list Of gold medals awarded to my class:
DuPu'IS ET Dt-MERY, for Screw Shoe Machines,
WHEELER II V IISON, New York, for the Manu-
iacnrc aud perfection Of their Sewing Machines and
ButtonlIulp Machine.
There is also, in the list OF "Co-operaiorsi" Gold
Medal granted to Mr.. Ellas Howe Jr, personally, as
Promoter of the Sewing Machine.
Respectfully yours,
HENRY Il. q D'ALIGNY,
Reporter of Glass No 81, Group No G,) Member Of
the International Jury Mt the Exposition
rniyersellc.
Extract from J lie Monitenr Ilyerscl,n official
journal Of tile French Empire
..The Wheeler and Wilson Company Of New York,
manufacturer. Of American Sewing Machines. have
inst received The Gold Medal" At the Exposition
UniyeFser. for the good construction of their Ma
chimes the new improvement ior making button
holes, applicable to their sewing machines also,o
their machine especially for making buiton-hoes
This award is accorded for the great develop
melt that Messrs Wheeler 4 Wilson have given to
the sewing machine Industry, in bringing their ma
chimes 10 the doors pf all by their cheapncss and solid
constructions which allows ther cmp1oyIucut with
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

DAsrAEBIr AoT.-We learn that a valuable
tack of lay, belonging to Mr.. A. d. Nandcver,
was hilrcd last night by some incendiary. Two
ah.r stacks were prepared for burning, holes
i.aSng been made in them and flax, saturated
with coal oil, put in these holes. Some enemy OF
Mr.. Wanderers seems inspired with an almost
dryilish malignity. A short time ago we noticed
that some one, probably the same person who
Iirrd the stacks, had driven nails into the ncshy
part of the feet of one Of his horses We hope
lm rascal will be detected, ARRESTED and convicted.
ErikIN'S CnnlLnnrcinl
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

New CmuRcm.--A beautiful new Methodist
Church has recently been flushed at Claymont
The success Of the enterprise is in great mca-
sure due to the munifccnee of Thomas Kimbcr,
Esq, who, though member OF another religious
society, has contributed largely towards the cree
ton of this building. The church Is built in
modern style, with steep roof, and the walls arc
of Brandywinc blue rock, like those Of StJohn's,
in Bmndywinc, OF of New Jerusalem, in this city.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-05

y FEARFUL STONY OF RErHIBUrIpS.--T
Denton (Md( Cnioo tells the following story
concerning Richard Greenwell. who recently
committed suicide AT Stafford, Dclawnrc.
Quite number Of our readers are atou,;n,od
with this man Greenwich, he having sold Lref il,
this market sever; years ago. He WAS 49,
known here as one Of the men implicated in th'
iorcible entrance into the jill OF this place, and
tic taking thercirom one james Wilson, (negro1
who was arrested imprisoned and awaiting trial
pr the murder OF little girl, in this county, and
nng IN tl.c rear Of the Jail yard. After he was
hung shot. and throat cut, this same man Green
we'll cut and carved him US though he were a
beef. and then toasted and burned to ashes the
pieces lie reserved the right hand of the negro
and carried 1t home to Delaware with him, in
which State he then resided.
But what change has taxed place since that
tnrlay night. Since then the fearful iudg-
ments of the Almighty seem to have visited him
on all occasions About year after this trans
action he lost his wife 10y the most agonizing OF
deaihs-tliat of burning Since the death of his
wife, Greenwell lost his right hand by the cars
passing over it and crushing II. On several oc-
c;isions he came near losing his life by being
thrown from his carriage. and two or three times
was taken up as dead. Finally, On Thursday.
the 18th inst. he remarked 10 some one that
God Almighty would not kill him and lie would
go and drown himself" which he did and put in
end to his existence.