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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

Mr.. EDITOR: There seems to be great
diversity of opinion OH the subject Of build
ing more bridges.
Some are very much opposed to being tax
ed to pay the expense; others seem TO fear
that it will benefit few land holders, which
In reality is no argument at all, but eimply
their good fortune On the other hand 1t is
argued that more building land is required
for the laboring class OF our population which
is probably true, and were ! q resident OF
the city, should favor all improvements
that would produce taxable property enough
10 pay the interest on the cost and leave the
expense to be settled by the next generation.
While the above question is being discuss.
cd permit me TO say that West, outside the
city boundary and Of course free from all
city taxes, is plenty Of better building
ground and more healthy than either bridge
will bring into market, and is as near TO the
business part Of the city also. Tbs land
graded by nature and ready for building
viii be sold al public auction next month
viz: One hundred house lots together will
four squares and two half squares, suitable
for country seats, and about flleen acres o
land in three lots laying south Of the rail
road. Plans and Specifications are being
prepared and will be ready for examination
in a few days. j. A. BROWN.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

A NOVEL WEDpINo.-A lady In one OF
our Vermont towns, says the Bellows Falls
Times, few days ago, wishing to get mar
married, invited the people to her fathers
house to al evening prayer meeting, as the
custom was in their neighborhood, and gave
the parson an invitation and "the hint. :"
He arrived at the hour appointed and found
soma seventy or more persons there assem-
bled, no one knowing what was going to
take place. He choose to address his onngre.
CATION upon the marriage at Canaan in Cali
lee. Having finished his discourse the said
lady and her afiapced rose to their feet with.
out invitation, and the parson married them
without any "bluster," but among many be.
wildered countenauces, and said amen, took
ms nat and len them wondering, and for
aught know they are wondering yet.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

How AN IrGocRHT MAN WAS CONVICTED
AND Huso.-In tho recent trial OF the par
lies charged with the murder OF Captain >.
r. Gruber, Mr.. Tully, one OF the counsel ior
the defense, narrated the following story
The whole case was made up OF oircum-
stantial evidence Of the l0osest characters
and TO illustrate how guardedly even the
best and strongest eircumstantisl evidence
must be taken, he referred to trial that
took place in this very Court about thirty
years ago.
Judge Canonge then presided in the Court,
and Mr.. Muzurean was the Attorney-Gene-
raj. There then lived on the bayou road
man about 90 or 80 years old. He was not
an educated nor wealthy man, but he was
honest and had a good heart. Having had
a limb broken, he was very infrm in health.
BE made his living by going to the Bayou
ST. John every evening and catching fsll to
sell in the market the next morning. One
moonlight evening, while sitting on tho
bank OF the bayou, fishing as usual, he saw
a lady dressed in white in company with
gentleman, walking in the road beside the
bayou. They were quarreling as they pass
ed him, aud bis attention was attracted by
hearing them quarrel.
After they passed he resumed his fishing
and waited until he had caught the usua
supply. He thcn started home with hi
basket. As he reached the place known Al
the "Coquet" he heard a loud cry, and soor
after a feeble cry. Advancing in the di
rection Of the sound, he saw a woman in
white gown lying on the pavement, AM
| coming TO the woman he perceived that
| dagger had been stabbed into her bosom
Thinking TO relieve her, he took the dagge
by the handle and drew 1t out. As he di
so Waterman grasped him. The womai
was killed.
The poor fisherman was tried for the mui
der. The case was made out clearly agains
him. He had been detected in the very ac
bending over the body of the deceased wit
the weapon in his hand. He was convicted
and was hung at Congo square. About 81
months after, trial was going on in Judg
Cononge's Court. b citizen called as a jurC
said he did not wish to be on the Jury, an
wished to speak few words to the judge
The judge allowed him a private eonve
sation. 5upposing that no might hay
scruples about capital punishment, the judg
asked him # that was the reason he obiecte
to being on the jury. mo" he answered
that is not the reason. saw the hshe
man hung for the murder OF my wife. i
did not do it. killed her myself, irol
Jealousy" The Judge sat petrified. I'll
man made for the door, escaped, and hi
never been heard OF since.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

A number of ladies were arrested at
Lowell, Mass, the other evening, for forging
ecturc tickets.
few days since farmer in Pennsylva-
nia, while killing hogs, accidentally shot
and killed his child in the arms Of its mother
a gipsey camp near New Haven. Conn,
takes about 800 a night from foolish young
people of that city, who visit them 10 have
their fortunes told. THIS speaks bad for the
intelligence of that city.
A worthless youth named Louis Bruner,
residing in Buffalo, recently attempted to ex-
tort money from his mother by swallowing a
dose OF laudanum in her presence. He goi
more down than lie intended, but an i'm
mediate emetc heightened his life and his
mothers troubles.
Over 100000 sheep persisted near sar
Antonio, Texas, during snow storm, New
Years day
A boy IL years Of age shot at the clerk 0
The National Bank of Port JerYis Saturday
week, with the intention of robbing the banI
after killing him. The ball struck larg
bound BOOK, thus saving the clerks lie, AM
tile boy was arrested.
John Robinson Il colorcd cook, on boar,
the Lady Blessington, is under arrest in New
York, charged with attempting TO burn tn
ship while at sea.
Six persons were poisoned in Portland
Me, on Tuesday, and although no death
occurred, two Of tEem are in very pre-
carious condition. How the poison wa
administered is mystery.
Two men were MORALLY wounded il
brownsville, Texas, recently by patrol G
colored soldiers.
A woman in New Britain, Ct, recent
became enraged at her husband for som
cause or other, and in revenge rushed out q
doors and seated herself in snow bank
where she remained until nearly frozen.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

Of this kind brought before 1t. Nowi the
time for dissatisfied married people TO IN
loose their bonds. and try their luck in some
other quarter. Those who draw blanks In
the matrimonial lottery can have another
turn Of the wheel by using the Legislative
crank.
On Thursday Mr.. Allderdice gave notice
tina, be intended to ask leave 10 introduce a
bill providing for the revision Of the public
laws of the State. This is all well enough
and the work is badly needed, but where is
the money TO come from. The Revised
Code now in use cost $4,000 or $4,000 and a
new one would cost as much. How soon
may we expect a report on the subject OF
revenue from the Committee OF Ways and
Means. y.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

A Washington dispatch says the Ways
and Means Committee has decided in favor
Of exempting from tax all incomes below one
thousand dollars.
A young man in Paris, who wanted TO
drown his dog, took him in boat and threw
him overheard. While pushing the animal
IRON the boat with his oar, he fell overheard
and would have drowned had not his dog
held him up till assistance came.
The Biddeiord, Me, journal tells hard
story about drunken man in saco, who
dropped from his mouth piece OF cracker
he was eating, when little dog Immediately
picked it up and ate it, and in less than an
hour swelled up and died. Powerful liquor
The wound IN Mr.. Frederick Stewards
head, received al the time OF the assassna-
ton, has only closed over within recent
period. Trepannlng was impossible, owing
10 It's situation on the side of the skull, and
now the brain at that point is only protected
by thin armor Of flesh.
The Mayor OF Georgetown, ID. g., has
given notice to all the male Inhabitants, boil
white and black, above the age OF twenty
one years, to appear before him and th'
Board Of Alderman, at the time named, io
the preparation Of the list oil voters undo
the provision Of the late act Of Congress Il
regulate the elective franchise in the Distric
Of Columbia.
There has been a decrease Of the negr
population OF Virginia, amounting 10 on
hundred and ninety thousand.
The publication of the U. S. laws in Texa
has been given to the Austin Gazette, who's
editor was formerly JEFF. Davis's Priyat
Secretary.
A leading New York clergyman, in II
cent sermon, declared that tone leadin
paper Of that city had greater power an
more influence ON the doctrines and opinion
OF the people of this country than all til
pulpits in it,
II is stated bya correspondent that me
chant IN New York who failed twice
fifteen years, and was forced TO sell his wife
wardrobe to procure the necessaries of lli
has lust retired from business with tortuI
Of 100000.
The crown Of the Queen OF the Belgian
is causing sensation 1t is composed
forty-hye pearls, of forty magnificent di
monds of immense size, and five thousar
small briliants
Nathaniel W. Morse, Of Norridgewal
he, has recovered one cent damages fro
thirteen citizens Of the town Of showhega
who was forced by them 10 cheer the Amel
can lag after lie said he was glad Of i
assassination Of President Lincoln.
Governor Swami was on Friday elect
l.. 5. Senator for six years from Marylan
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

Dsad.-Lindsey Nicholson, died a, his
residence in Philadelphia, on Saturday last,
in the s4ih year OF his age. Mr.. Nicholson
Is well known 10 many Of our citizens as the
trustee nj the heirs owning the Indian Queen
Hotel, Fifih and Market Streets
Temperance MestiHg.-The temperance
meeting in the City Hall, on Friday even
ing, was very well attended. 1t was ad-
dressed by Wm. Silver, Jr., Esq, and Geo
w, Kick, ESQ.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

Nh. HEALD publishes spirited and tell
ing communication in yesterdays Rspu6lf-
can, in reference TO the opposition manifested
in regard to certain city improvements. We
hope the controversy may be continued 50
long as it may be conducted temporarily,
and with a view Of leading the public mind
TO proper conclusions. In this way only
can the people be set right upon questions
which they rarely II ever thoughtsof or had
presented to their consideration before.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

KELLEY-CoX.-In Chester, Pa, on the
10th inst, by Rev. William McCombs, Mr..
JAMRe KELLEY TO MARY Z. Coz, both OF
Wilmington, Del
MoBELEY-BIRD. --January 2Sd, by Rev.
John Thompson, at the residence OF Mr..
Duglas, in Philadelphia, Mr. WILLIAM r.
hosELHY to Miss MARaARnr Z. BIRD
both Of New Castle County, Del.
DRAPER-DUFF.-At the NJ. D. Parson
age, Newark, Del, by Rev. J. Shields
on the Sd OF January, DANIEL F. DRAPEI
and Lucy DUFF, both of New Castle Co.,
Del
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

DEATH OF THE FIRST MAIL ARR1ER.-
The Bedford Inquirer has the following.
Jacob Graft died in Somerset on the list OF
December, 1866, at the advanced age OF
nearly ninetY-nine years. The deceased
had been resident Of Somerset county for
upwards of sixty years He was the first
man that carried mail from PHILADELPHIA
TO Pittsburg by this route, carrying ii on
horseback from point to point, and consum-
ing about two weeks in making q trip. He
died as he lived, a Christian, and has gone
to the spirit land to come forth again to the
resurrection of life eternal
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS,
PROCLAMATTON.

CHARLES KIRPB, Chief Caterer 10 the citizens Of
WILMINGTON, and the public generally do publish ani
declare - So
4. That REED BIRDS and other choice rnms ara in
season and may BE- found done mp the very best aty
TWEEN MARKET AND KING STREETS ~
y That OYSTERS are now strictly prime aud ara done
up In the moat delicious stoWs, Pans Prys &c al ii.
Oyster Bay House in Third Street " "
., ThAtAl kinds OF Tereahments may be obtained At
the said Oyster Bay House in Third Street. dsns Up 10
the fntuIe As In the past 10 make this rsctory one n
The best In the United States model estsbsbmsnl a,
which LADIES AND GENTLEMEN can Obtain svsry
luxury In the shape OF BATTING and DRINKING AZ iii
prices, and be accommodated pleasantly and promptly
tS) Given under the hand and seal Of onlee of ii,
Ills sAd Oyster Bay House, 10 Third Street between
this seventh day OF September A D. 1884
sspSo CHARLES RtERK, Prsprlet
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

rnR EDITOR or TnE Rspubliean says that
the weather on last Friday and Saturday
was quite moderate and warm. The editor
must have been sitting astride bis steam
boiler smoking a segar about the time he got
that notion in bis head.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

A BILL is about to be presented to the
Legislature Of this State making the terms
Of the several officers Of this city three years
instead of one year, as at present. We have
no objection To the passage Of the bill, pro-
Yided a clause be inserted that no oficer
shall be eligible for reelection at any sue
ceeding term of his incumbency.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

SINGULAR DEATH.-Some days since, a
man named Ambrose, of Watervile, Me.
was engaged in Telling tree, which lodged
against another, and in order TO clear ii he
assembled the fallen tree to cut n limb While
so doing the tree started, and threw him
with such violence against the broken limb
Of another tree as to completely lmpale him.
tho limb passing entirely through his body
He was finally released, and lived seven
hours after, whom death put an end to his
nufferings
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

One HUNDRED AND THIRTY-sIx YEARS
OLD" Aunt Milly," colored woman for
merly belonging to Captain James M. Harris,
residing near Rockfish Gap, in Nelson coun-
ty, died at the residence OF this gentleman
on the 18th instant, in the one hundred and
thirty sixth year Of her age. She was born
IN 1881, in the beginning of the reign Of
George ii. She was contemporary of Pope,
swirl and Bolingbroke-t though probably
she never heard of them hariottesuiiis
Ohrontole
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

A WISCONSIN OFFICIAL, who had arrested
couple of rascals, was riding with his prl-
soners, when q prairie chicken made its ap-
pearance, and the officer drew his revolver
and fired two or three shots at It, One Of
the prisoners suggested that he could do
better and the revolver was handed over to
him. The prisoner, however, did not try
his skill on the chicken, but presented the
shooting-iron at the officer and "backed of, "
leaving the officer to cOgitate on tho Suneer.
tainty OF man," and to return home mimi,
the prisoners and $50 rsvolverl
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

THE REBEL JOnNsoN's REMAINS.
The remains Of the late rebel, General A,
Sidney johnson, were taken TO Galvcston5
Texas, last week, for inlerment in all "thr
pomp and circumstance Of glorious war;"
by number of rcbels and confederate sym
pathzers Gen. Sheridan, however, did not
like 50 much display made over the dead
rebels remains, and the following cores
pondencG took place between the Mayor OF
Galveston aud Gen. Sheridan
GALVESTON, Jan. pa Major General p. IL.
sheridan, commanding Department of Gulf,
New Orleans; The citizens Of Galveston wish
To give civil escort from the steamer to the
cars to the remains of General johnson. poi.
General Griffin has issued prohbitory or.
der. viii you give authority to the ctizeni
here to give civil escort 10 his remains2
(Signed,) CHARLES A. LEONARD,
Mayor Of Galveston, Texas.
To this the General replied:
Sir--l respectfully decline to grant you
request. have too much regard for III
memory ol the brave men who died to pre-
serve our government to authorize cOnledG
rate demonstrations over the remains OF an
one who attempted to destroy it.
CSigned,) p. II. SHERIDAN,
Major General U. S. A.
The body was subsequently, taken I
Houston. Before its arrival there, all III
buildings ware draped in mourning. Tho
sands Of people met the body at the depo
and escorted it to the Female Academ.
where it will remain in state for few day
when it will be taken 10 Austin for into
mt ~.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

THERE WILL BE FOUR EcLIPsEs IN
the present year-two of the sun and two
OF the moon, but no remarkable phenomena.
An annnlar eclipse of the sun, March 8, will
he invisible In America 1t will be seen,
however in Europe, Asia and Africa. At
Greenwich the time Of its occurrence Is
o'clock and II minutes in the morning. The
other eclipse of the sun, August 30, will be
total, but visible In tho United States or in
Europe. The South Americans will have a
view of it, A partial eclipse Of the moon,
March 20, may be witnessed from all parti
Of the United States In New York city and
State the time Of its beginning will be abou
2. 90 in the morning, and ii will end at abou
halfpast Ave o'clock. In California ant
Oregon II will begin on the evening Of thu
10Th. A partial eclipse of the moon, Friday
evening, September, 10, will be visible ii
parts Of the United States, though its begin
ming will not be generally seen. At place
west of Boston the moon will rise more o
less eclipsed From the Pacific States thi
eclipse will not be seen at ALL
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-01-29

GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICE
" OF WATCHES, AT
ZIBA FERRIS, JR.,
CORNER FOURTH AED MARKET STREETS
WILMINGTON, DEL.
LADIES IS KARAT HUNTING LBvHR WADDHRs
FROM SS TO la5 DOLLARS.
SILVER HUNTING AMERICAN LEvBR wATOBEa
PROM as TO IS DOLLARS.
All other silvsr Hunting Lever Watches, from Is to
~ dollars
As-An Watches sold At this establishment ara
WARRANTED P0R FIFTEEN MONTHS
Orders BY mall promptly Hed. mylb-N
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POSTAGE.

When aent by mall the postage TO any part Of the
uaisd States win DO but TWENTY -FOUR oTsfs war fof
rsekwood" aud bat HoHv eBsfs year for ca ii Of The
ReVisus
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CONSUMPTION DURABLE by DR.. scHENcHs


MEDICiNe.-To consumption, the system mus
be prepared that the lungs will heal. To accomplish
this the liver aud stomach must first lie ceansedand
appetite created for guod wholesome food, which,
by these medicines will be dgested properly and good
healthy blood made thus building the constitution,
sCHENCK's MANDRAKE PILLS cleanse the stomach,
of all bilious sccnmulations and by using
the Sea Weed Tonic In connection, the appetite Is re-
stored
scHRNCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP is nuricious as
well medicinal and, by using the three remedies.
all impurities expelled from the system, and goo
wholesome blood made, which will repel all disease. l.
patients will take these medicines according to direcs
tions, Consumption very frequently in is last stage
yields readily their action Take tie pills frequent
y to cleanse the liver and stomach II does not follow
that because the bowels not ccstive they not
required sometimes In dlarrhoea they
The stomach must be kept healthy, and an Eppetite
created to allow the Phlnonic Syrup to act on the
respiratory organs properly and alay any irritation
Then all that is required to perform permansnt
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much possible eat all the richest fool-f't meat
game and, in fact anything the appetite but be
Particular and nasticate we'll. tand ". ca mo- ly
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-09

FIGURING Mill BURNED.-On Fri
day night the 4th inst. the large and
splendid FIGURING Mill belonging to
Daniel Kennedy, situated in Lawrence
Co, two miles West of Portersville was
totally consumed by FIRE. This was one
of the best Mills 10 that section Of coun
try, and was valued at $4,000. Ov-r
1000 bushels Of grain were CONSUMED.
No Insurance.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-09

SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES' The
Herald Of Heath for October comes to
US freigttrd as usual with useful knowl-
edge and timely hints uron health phys,
ical Development, and the laws of Ffe.
he present number possesses special at
trne;ions for the ladies containing three
interesting articles, viz, Letters to La
dies" by Mrs Dr. Gleason "a Letter
to Young Girls" by Mr.. De- Mil
ler; aud Farmers Wives" by Helen
Mar 1t a.so contains contributions
from Rev. Hcacy Ward Beecher. Moses
Got Tyler, proG Rufus King Browne,
rhooe Cary. Des Jayior Sbodgrass, and
ps',efs 81 Year 20 cts foS sample
or rin- Nlub r-
aIALEh Eo)p n co ~ is
.AIGHr STREET Asw ir3n
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Paints for Farmers and Others.

TIME Grafton Mineral Paint Co, now manufact
uring the Best, Cheapest and most Durable .Pain
In use: coats well pnk on mixed With pure Linseed
OIL will last 10 15 years 1t Is Of light brown or
beautiful chocolate color and be changed to green
lead stone drab olive cream to sIt the taste Of the
consumer. II is valuable for Houses. Barns, Fences
Carriages and Car-makere, Pals and wooden-ware, Ag'
rcuItural Implements Canal Boats, Vessels and saips
Bottoms Canvas Metal and Shingle Roofs, tt being
Fire and Water proof Floor Oil Cloths, ions Manufaet-
III er having used 5000 bbls the past yeer) and
paint for any purpose unsurpassed for body durabi
ty elasticity and adhesiysness Price 10 per bbi oil
300 lbs which will supply farmer for years to come
Warranted In all cases above. Send for circular
which gives fup particulars. None genuine unless
branded in : trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint.
address DANIEL BIpwELL, 2si Pssrl e., y. Y.
Sept 4, 'R-6mes
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THE AMERICAN CITIZEN. =
Butler, Pa, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1867

LosT.--On Sabbath evening last be-
tween Sykes Photograph room and the
NJ. E. Church, lsi:her purse with steel
clasps the fastening broken-contaln-
log slO.25. The finder will be liberals
/ ly rewarded by leaving the same at this
Office. 1t belongs to hard working,
= poor man Do unto others as you would
have them do unto y u-Retutn it.
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HLADEs' C0NsTIT UT'ON PILLS

Are so called because of their pecu liar direct and eff
cient effect upon the Liver Stomseh, Blood and Ner
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aeh In arrangement, Dyspepsia, they will delight
the patient with their mild aud beneficial effect, espec
tally IT, from long continued indigestion and ccstive-
ness they left with periodical returns OF the Sick
Headache. In case of severe Cold producing Chits
and Esver you break very soon by using the Pills
as per direction with each box.
ks-Also for sale hy SAMUEL GRAHAM and RED
ICK CO.. Butler, Pa, at 25 cts. per Box.
JOHN IT, BLADES 4 CO.,
une 18th. 1s67-6mo,) Pfnpt,eto, s. Elmira, n Y