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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
The Fire Department.

WATER WITcm AND RELIANcE-PREsESrA-
TIoS.-On Monday evening there was very
pleasant meeting at the Water Witch Engine
House. The occasion of the meeting was the
presentation by the Reliance Fire Company of a
glass case containing complete set of fremen's
paraphernalia and two birds of Paradise, all of
glass, to the Water Witch Steam Fire Engine Co.
Mr. Devine presented the articles and on behalf of
the Reliance Company thanked the Water Witch
Co. for the many favors extended to them, spoke
of the gratitude and kindly feelings of his Com
pany to the Water Witch and regretted that their
financial condition was not at present such as to
allow them to manifest their feelings by offering
them more costly gift.
I. Bowe, Vice President of the Water Witch
Co., received the gift, and, in behalf of his Com
pany, thanked the Reliance; spoke of the
kindly and fraternal relations of the scompan-
les; expressed regret at the condition to which
the Reliance had been reduced, and his belief that
with its present strong and energetic company
that they would soon come up to their former
standard OF efficiency said that he believed that
the City Council would soon extend to them the
aid they needed, and IN conclusion hoped that the
time was not far distant when the Water Witch
can reciprocate the kindness Of the Reliance. In
the course of the evening fine large cake was
received from one of the members of the Water
Witch who has recently been married.
The whole affair was n decidedly pleasant one,
The % Owl Assembly, favored them with several
songs and H. II. j. Naff rccited a poem. The
occasion was one which will long be remembered
with pleasure by the members of both Com
panes
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Wn.MIxeroN. February 9th. 1867

WiLMINGroN, February 9Th. 1867
Within the last few days Congress has by sew
eral votes given evidence that lis policy with res
poet to contraction of the currency will be ex-
tremely moderate. The effect has been to relax
the money market, and for the present the future
looks rather more cheerful. The Spring trade is
regarded as backward, and holders of goods are
ready to sell at current prices, while producers
are cautious and do not allow stocks to accumu-
late any faster than they can possible help. Hence
for the moment large number of hands are unem-
ployed.
The compound interest notes issued amounts
to sl4S, j02, no. OF this sum probably $3.50 O0O-
OO0 are held by National Banks, and are counted
asa part of the reserve equal to % per cent of
circulation and deposits which they are required
to keep on hand. This is not strictly in accord
aive with the terms of the law which contcmpla-
ted this reserve as composed of greenbacks. The
fear has been-thal this custom might be disturbed,
and in view of such possibility, apprehension of
the consequences Of such policy, have combined
with other causes to influence both banks and
capitalists to exercise extreme caution. 1t is now
generally believed, however, that not only will
there be no disturbance of this policy but that
the Government will be authorized to issue cer-
tlcates bearing interest ut the rate of per cent
to the amount of 5100.OOO0O0, which certificates
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07


In THE WRoNG Box.-A man bearing the SAN
culinary title of Michael Fitzpatrick was recently
discharged from service in a regiment stationed
at Fort Delaware, and was so delighted with his
new found freedom that he imbibed "oh, be Joy
ful'' in large quantities, and became somewhat
cantankcrous' down at the railroad, insisting
on smoking in the ladies' car. Officer Legg
brought him to the station house where he was
allowed to cool of, fined 90 cents and costs and
sent away in more sedate frame of mind
ISDEcESr.-I.ewis Wing, (colored) got SO
drunk that he forgot the laws of decency. He
was arrested by officer Solomon, and fined so
cents and costs to refresh his memory.
ExAcTlSG opEDIENcE.-Charles jackson, (col-
ored,) finding that his wife was not so obedient
as, according to his lordly ideas, she ought to be,
conceived the brilliant idea of giving her good
old fashioned thrashing to bring her to her senses
His wife did not fancy that sort of thing In these
times of progress and woman's rights, SO she
complained to the police officer. Heritage ar
rested Charles and brought him before the Mayor,
who fined him costs and required him to give bail
in the sum of 800 to keep the peace
Ii BAD oUARTERs.-A white man, giving fic-
ticious name, got drunk on Wednesday night and
was drawn into house near Fourth and French
streets, occupied by colored people. The house
has rainier n bad reputation, and quite number
Of "darks" were in it amusing themselves by
hearing the drunken man sing He was laid
back on a settee with his scoat and vest open
Some parties gave information at the police office,
and officers Heritage and Hyatt went down and
arrested him. He had $50 on his person. He
had hearing this morning and was fined so cents
and costs. When he found that his $50 was still
safe he was delighted, paid his fine cheerfully,
thanked the officers for arresting him, and invi-
ted them all to go take drink. Item-they did
not go.
An AIRY BERTH.-John Holt got drunk and
took lodgings in the market house. This was
city property, but officer Solomon thinking that
the city had more suitable lodgings for such men
as John, took him to the station house. In re-
turn for its tatherly care John donated the city
80 cents and costs.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

GAME OF CROSS PuRPosEs.-One of the large
manufacturing establishments of this city which,
from the nature Of its business, only has OCCASION
al use for steam power, has a small engine and
boiler in the cellar. The boiler recently sprung
aleak, and the water from it running into deep
hole in the cellar, the proprietor hired two colored
men to bail il out. Another old cofored man who
has charge of the boier,pot knowing that the boil
er had sprung aleal since last used, but knowing
that it shoald not be empty turned on the water
which of course run out into the hole when he
turned on more. The men who were bailing
meanwhile worked industriously, but with
little effect. 1t was some time before the propri-
etor, who thought it took two men good while
to bail out hole, discovered what was the mat
ter, and we presume they would have kept on
bailing until the Brandywine was exhausted had
he not made the discovery,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

BUSINESS CiiANGE.--The firm of Messrs r. d.
Hicks Il Co., was dissolved on the LIST instant, and
the business sold out to Messrs. Moore d Bro,
who will hereafter conduct 1t at the old stand,
corner of Third and Orange streets. The Phila-
dolphin branch Office will be closed up. The new
firm consists of Mr.. Thomas NJ. Moore, late of r.
d. Hicks Il Co., and Elias n. Moore, from near
Middlctown. The new firm cannot but succeed,
as their establishment, the Delaware Steam Soap
and Candle Works, is the largest and Oldest es-
tablished business of the kind In our city, and
has achieved quite reputation for the quality of
goods turned out.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

excuses his course in regard to the confirmation
OF our worthy Copperheads by stating that these
men are Objectionable to the Loco Focos. 1t is
well known that Riddle and salisbury will both
vote for their confirmation and that Riddle has
already used Mr.. Barr to put into the post office
his Loco Foco hangers on.
JAN. 81. UNCONDITIONAL. SuRnESprn.
Dear Commercial =" Factory Girl il reality
and writes the pages of real life. FIG.
The Republican states that row of handsome
brick houses is on the tapis.
We would prefer row ON a good stone foun-
dntinn ~ @
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
Il HIS LIN f
Is CONSIDERED
BY COMP EMIT JUDGES
TO BE
BEYOND ALI QuEsrIoR
THE BEST NOW OFFERED
In this Market.
ANALYSIS OF scHUYLkILL LIME.

ST.. JOINTS CoLLEeE, ANNApoLrs,l
January, IL, 1860.
r. T. TYSON, Maryland State Gsologisl:
DearaSir During our interview at An
napolis some months since, you expressed
the opinion that the analysis of lime for
publication in your reports should be of
samples taken as the cargo lie delivered
on the farm. You will remember that
told you that l had such sample taken last
April, while on visit to my farm. Iannex
the analysis, and think that it represents one
| of the best varieties of the 'Schuylkill Lime
of Pennsylvania. The sample was taken
before it was slaked, and represents great
many Jumps from different parts of cargo
of 1000 or 5000 bushels. These were pow
dered and fairly sampled-the balance of the
sample being preserved in glass in our cabi
net.
l paid l23 cents per bushel dnslaked, and
have since obtained 1000 bushels from the
same source. The sample taken from the
second load was taken beneath the surface
of the heap, and from several parts of the
heap after it had been slaked for several
weeks on my farm. Ne
l am thus particular in giving you the
circumstances under which this sample was
taken-as you told me that it was your In
tention to procure samples representing the
lime that the manufacturer sells to the far
mer, ''and not such as is sent for analysis"
The cargo was accidentally" presented
at the landing during my visit to my farm,
and the captain assured me that ii was from
the quarries of W. B. RAMBO, near Norris
town, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania,
Moisture, &C., expelled by full red heat, con.
tinued for about is minutes. .,,....,s....a 6 "a
Sand or Insoluble Matter. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90 IS
Phosphoric Acid, Iron and Alumins ....... .0s o.
Lme-oxide OF Calcium or QuIcklIme. :. 80 "a
" "
soluble silica 20
10000
The Stacked lime referred to above was
soluble in dilute acetic acid, except abou,
six per cent. (6.92), and yielded TOT. of
pure carbonate of lime obtained by precipi-
tating the acid solution with oxalic acid,
and then heating the oxalate by the usual
process. Yours, respectfully,
DAVID STEWART. NJ. D,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

THE DOMESTIC MARKETs.-Thc market people
yesterday had more pleasant day for their
business than they have had for some time
There was but little change in prices. We make
the following quotations Beef, sirloin steak
2sc, round steak Doc, best roast 2sc, chuck 1G@Q
20c, stewing pieces 12@16c Veal, outlets 25c,
fore-quarter 12c, hind quarter 20c; mutton, chops
zoe, hind-quarter 16c fore-quartcr -; hogs $40
ali Z cwt; pork 1lol15c Z ID turkeys 1sc I, ID |;
chickens are not sold by weight, and It Is
difficult to give satisfactory quotations, they
ranged this morning from soc to S1.50 q pair ac-
cording to size; sausage 1G@1sc U ID; scrapple
so19c u hi lard 1G@1Sc o III; butter 450e5Oc u
h, some sold as high bic eggs 4sol50c d doz;
potatoes 1G@22c 4 hf PIX; onions 1sc . hf pix
cabbage 5@1Oc q head; beans, all kinds, loo v
at; honiny 12c u qt turnips 6@10c U hf PIX;
apples i0M50c /, Inf pix.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
THE ABOVE LIME
Can only be Obtained

Can only be Obtained
of the following persons:
N. Duffee, Leiperville, Pa; Samuel Good
ley, Linwood, Pa.
In Dela,oare, A. P. Shannon, Christians,
S. Y. Wilson, Newark; Hurlock & Cochran,
Middletown; Richard Townsend, Townsend;
W. H. Thompson, Clayton; N. 7. sevil,
Kenton; E. Plummer, Goldsboro, Clayton
P. o.; Chas NJ. Bratton, Odessa; H. c.
Walter, McDonough; vandegrift Skelenger,
Summit Bridge.
In Maryland, ]. R. Brown, Elkton;
Jno. Friel, Centreville; A. woodall, Galena,
VIM. N. Brice, Kennedyville; G. A. Rich
ardson, Cecilton; Wesley Stack, Green's
boro; Hiram Goodhand, Wilmington, Thos,
Shallcross, Cedar Grove, OF address
WIN. B, RANBQ, Proprietor,
jan7-d&w rristown, Pa.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

Tile Boston 7rdcciler says the differ
ence between Whitier's new poem and
" Massachusetts school-marm" is, that while
one is the '''Tent on the Beach. . the other is
bent on the teach.
1t is stated that several young men have
appeared at fashionable receptions in New
York City recently, in something like Court
dress-maroon velvet coat and breeches with
silk stockings. A New York fool is fool
enough for anything.
The N. Y. Ev. Gazette says =" a man
in this city goes with his arm in Il sling, be-
cause he is too lazy to swing it," We think
it is as hard to sling an arm as it is to swing
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

kHAsDsoME CARs.-Jackson & Sharp. car build
ers, of this city, shipped on Monday, to Montgom-
cry, Alabama, two very handsome passenger cars,
being the remaining ones of lot of four, con-
tracted four by the Mobile and Great Northern
Railway Company. They are to run between
Mobile and Montgomery, and are considered
among the handsomcst specimens of workman
ship ever put up in this city.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

MORE RopDERIEs.-The shoe store of f. X.
Jaquette, at the corner of 9th and Shipley Sts.,
was entered Tuesday night and robbed of six pairs
long boots and twenty pairs of shoes and CATERS.
The store not broken into but the door, on which
there was both lock and dcad-lach, was unlock
ed and opened. The thief seems to have been
remarkably well posted, as he picked out the
very best goods in the store.
Yhe auction store of VIM. Graves, at the corner
of 18th and King Sts., which was robbed a few
weeks ago, was broken into again last night The
thief entered through window on King street
and carried off about about $40 worth of goods
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
9eaths.

R0I.LEY-On Tuesday, February 5th in this CITY,
Mary A. Rolley, In the 10th year of her age
SEARLkS-On the first inst Irena, daughter of Sam.
four months.
WILLIAMSoN.-on the End inst, in this city, George
r, son OF Samuel and Susan Williamson, aged
about years.
HYDE.-On the I'd inst, in this city, Mrs. Margaret
Hyde in the sIth year of her age.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

LECTURE AND CoNcERr.-A lecture and con-
cert will take place at Institute Hall, on Tuesday
evening, February 18th, in behalf of the Della
ware Avenue Baptist church. Rev. G. Van Meter
of the Howard Mission, New York, will deliver
the lecture, and will be accompanied by ten of
the sweetest singers Of the Mission. Subject Of
the lecture Travels In Europe
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

ARMsrnoSo's EXECUTION. No respite has as
yet been granted to Armstrong, convicted at the
last session of Court of the murder of his wife.
Should none be given, he will be hanged accord
ing to his sentence, on Friday next between ten
and two o'clock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
PHILADELPHIA HAY MARKET.

During the past week 400 loads of hay and 100
OF straw were weighed and sold at the Farmers
Hay and Straw Market, North Seventh Street.
The supply still continued limited, and the prices
advanced figure. Best quality Timothy Hay
sold at s2@2. 10 per 100 lbs ; mixed and inferior,
$l.75@1.s 80. Straw sold at S135a1.40.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
OUR LETTER BOX.

A FRIEND IN THE COUNTRY writes to us in the
following complimentary TERMS concerning the
TRIBUNE -
81 am proud that we can now show to the
world such a respectable paper in the Diamond
State. May it ever be sustained by the intelligent
people of Delaware; it is just what we need, in
many respects"
The information asked for we shall inquire
concerning, and give the result in next number.
Editors of The Commercial Can you inform
me where can get the account of the Cosden
murder which happened some years ago III the
lower part of this State. DIV.
We are not able to afford our correspondent
any information on the subject. Can any of our
readers do so?
Dear 6pmmercidt:-It was with great ransom
some people obtained their freedom, even wadlng
through tears and blood. The regulations of
Sour Letter Box" as stated in Fridays paper
fully assure me we have come in our midst, who
are free born
Educate the masses, give us free press, and
we shall be omnipotent
WrTMINGToN, Feb 4, 1867.
Editors Commercial: In your issue of this date
account of the Cosden murder.
can say that the only surviving member of
the Cosden family is now boarding at Mrs. Longs,
Bird street, between Market and King, who, pre-
sume would give him or her the desired infor-
nation. She and young man named Webster,
who lives with E. X. Crawford, were all that
escaped with their lives.
Yours very truly,
+. s. HARLAN.
IN REFERENCE to the Cosden murder, 'tP. II.
p" writes lis =" Please inform 3D. W. that
gentleman by the name of Cam was the Sheriff
who hung the murdercrs. He lives between
New Castle and Wilmington. The murder was
committed in Kent County, Maryland"
BAD WuIsky.--The following calls attention
to subject important TO many citizens of Dela-
ware t.
NJ. Editor, Would it not be well if some of
our Delaware Legislators would frame. and offer
a bill, to dirorce the State from the use of bad
whisky As divorce is the order of the day no
one can reasonably object to the putting assunder
of the vile Ingredients affiliated with the whole
family of alcohol. The process of aleoholization
would give the consumer of ardent spirits pure
drink and free him from the chances of being so
often chased by the man with poker
prohbitory law is out of the question while
Democracy rules Delaware, but think the party
cannot object to giving their votarles pure arti-
Gle OF consumption. Such law would prolong
the rule of the dominant in so much that the
chance of dying from the use of bad whisky
would be greatly lessened.
A. p. OsMoND.
CANTERBURY, Jan. 80.
STILL HARrING ON MY observation-disclosures.
EDITORS THE editor of the Republican contin-
ues his efforts in behalf of the Copperhead office
holders of this city. After damning them with
faint praise, he adds insult to injury, by stating
that they are the meanest of their tribe. In the
issue of this day, the editor of the Republican
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

BUSINESS observation-disclosures. Clark IL Gray
BILL proprietors of the Peoples Business College
in Reading, propose opening branch school in
this city. It will be conducted ON the same prin-
ciples as their main College, and the students will
be taught to carry on actual business transactions
in all departments of business. It will be some
thing entirely new in our city. Mr.. John X.
Williamson, at 81 Tatnall st., is their agent
here, and applications for scholarship must be
made to him. Full particulars in regard to the
school eau be had by applying to Mr.. Williamson
either personally or by letter.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

SuprEn.--On Friday evening, the night of their
ball, the Water Witch Fire Company gave u sup
per to some members of the Harmony Fire Com
pany of Trenton, which was very pleasant af-
fair. The Mayor and some members of the City
Council were at II.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

the banks will be authorized to count as part of
their reserve, and with these take up the the
compound interest notes as they mature. Tie
relief which such an Act will afford will be i'm
mense.
The prospects are that a larger number of
houses will be built in this city during the coming
year than for many years past. Preparations
are already in progress for very extensive opera
tions in this direction
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

Sr. ANDREWS SUNDAY SCHooL.--Thc Sunday
School of st. Andrews Church has been closed
for several Sundays on account of improvements
In progress in the school room. The room is
now about finished, and it was re-opened on
Sunday. The school room has heretofore had
nothing butanpainted benches and bare floors,
1t now has the floor covered with handsome mat
ting, quite number of new benches have been
procured, and oil are painted In imitation of oak
The ceiling and walls are handsomely painted,
and n new reading desk has been put up, which
Is a very pretty affair.
The whole of the arrangements display sss
lent taste and reflect great credit on the superin-
tendent and teachers of the school to whom the
credit of bringing about this very desirable change
is due.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

VALUABLE WHARF PRorERTY Al Aucrloy.--
The wharf Of the Nautilus Steamship Company,
ut the foot Of Market st. will be offered ut public
sale on Wednesday, February 20.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
Legal Intelligence.

CouRr OF CIANcERY.-Th Court of Chancery
is now in Session at Dover, having the case of
the Sureties of ]. f. Clements rs. Chas. ii. B.
Day. U. S. Collector. Edward Ridgcly ,Chancel-
lor al Item.
Comegys and Salisbury for complainants ;
Smitlers for Respondents.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

LITERARY ExnIBITIoS.--The ladies and gentle
men of the Delaware State Normal University
In giving their closing exhibition of the first
three have concluded to charge small admission
of twenty-five cents for the object of purchasing
amusical instrument for the benefit of the Insti-
Triton. The entertainment will consist of orig
nal essays and orations with music by the band.
~ O'Clock Tuesday evening, Feb 18TH Corner
of Second and Washington Sts
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

WILMINGTON Observation-Disclosures OF OFF
cERs.-The Institute election took place on Tues
day in the Library room, and resulted In the
choice of the following gentlemen as officers for
the ensuing year -
President, s. NJ. Harrington.
LIST rice President, John p. McLear.
20 Fice President, John II. Adams.
Corresponding Secretary, Daniel w. Taylor.
Recording Secretary, DR.. d. W. Maui.
Treasurer, c. w. Rowland.
Directors, William Candy DR.. W. R. Bullock,
w. II. Swift, Dr. John P. Wales, Edward Tatnall,
Jr, Anthony Higgins, VIM. NJ. Candy, VIM. L.
Croasdalc, Peter T. f. Smith, John G. Bougman.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

GEo. WM CuRrIs' LEcrURE.-Mr Curtis lee
turc Monday evening was worthy of the man and
theme. His subject was Conservatism" and
he exposed the utter folly of attaching any val
ue to the adjective Conservative without taking
into consideration the character and the principles
IL was intended to conserve. lie painted in
glowing colors the measures and the principles
which have gloried in the names of conservative
and conservatism. Ills lecture was some Of the
time amusing frequently eloquent, and deeply
interesting Throughout. His illusions to our mar
tyred President were of the most touching we
have ever heard. AS platform orator Mr.. Cur
it's has but few equals in this country. Those of
our citizens who missed the opportunity of hear
Ing him, and we regret to say that there were
many, missed a rich treat which they will regret
ind deserve to regret, unless they had urgent
reasons for remaining at home.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

ISsTALLMESr CALLED fo,.-The Wilmington
City Railway Company have called for further
nstallmeni of its capital stock payable on or be-
fore the first of March.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07

LrcruRr.-Prof. Taylor's lecture, on Thurs
day evening was, so far the lecture and expert
ments were concerned brilliant success, but we
are sorry to say that the audience was small COM
pared with what 1t ought to have been. The lee
ture was on deeply interesting subject and 1t
shows lack of proper appreciation on the part
of the people that 1t was not better attended.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-02-07
LOCAL NEWS.

DELAWARE NORMAL School. number of
students ut this institution is gratifying evil
dence of It's success. The list now contains the
names of forty pupils.