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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07
Extensive rurchase--COloneI McComb
Interested.

A telegram from Memphis, dated May 9TH, says
the Mississippi Central Railroad has been leased
to Eastern capitalists, of whom II. s. McComb
of Wilmington, Del, is the head 1t is said that
Col.Sainuc Taitc, OF the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, has been rendered the Presidency.
This road runs from jackson, Tennessee, South
ward to Canton, Mississippi just North of Jack
son, the capital of that State 1t connects al
jackson with the Mobile and Ohio Railroad ut
Grand Junction with the Memphis and Charles
Ton, and ut Canton with the New Orleans, jack
son and Great Northern Railroad running alto
gcthcr, II distance Of 23G miles aud travcrsug tile
most fertile and productive sections oil West Ten
ncssee and Central Mississippi.
The enterprises of Col MeComb are now
of the most extensive character. Few men in
the country are more widely or deeply interested
in the great railroad and other Improvements of
the country. In addition to his large ownership
In the steamboat lines connecting New York
with the New England States, his prominent po-
sition in the Pacific Railroad, and this last i'm
portant purchase, his operations in business ,ue
large and far reaching.
Our only regret is that his comprehensive ell
terprise and large capital have not been some
what more applied to forward the interests of our
own city, in whose behalf 80 much may he sai :,
ind whose position affords such good opportuni-
ties for development and growth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07
Milford.
We arc indebted to the Mutual Friend for the

We are indebted TO the Mutual Friend for the
following items:-
The schooner "Clayton Friend" Capt. Will
liams, from New York, laden with pine wood,
encountered sqaall on the night OF the 23d ult.,
between Barnesat and Sqnan Inlet The captain
this impossible he put back to Cape May, but III
doing so lost half his load Of wood.
An effort was made sometime ago in Milford
TO organize a Building Loan Association, but il
has been suffered 10 die ont, and no such associ-
alton has yet been organized.
The Hniuut Friend urges the establishment
of n regular street market in Milford. 1t surely
seems surprising that one has not been cstablis-
ed there long ago, considering the great advan-
tage accruing to both buyers and sellers. To
show the Importance of the matter to farmers we
may state that ground within easy distance of
Wilmington market is on that account alone
worth from 500 to 800 more per acre than
equally good land not so well situated
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

colored Church Conference.

~, l.e Annual Conference of the African Union
ss;uist Cooied Methodist Protestant Church of the
s.ilNt District, comprising the States of Penn
.sy, IVY New fersey and Delaware, met in the
April 18th. ~ -
d. ny Conference vas called to order by the
r rlesident Of the District, Rev Edward Chppcy
mra, "ieieu tue proceedings with an appropriate
j, Key. Charles II. Williams was elected Vice
~ and A. Black Secretary. A committee
:" 'lltce on credentials was appointed, WHO, alter
Aai''la'lon reported the credentials OF the dele
S"us W attendance ms correct
N q, .iiis stage Of the proceedings, Major Gener
!! aicgory, Of the Frecdmen's Bureau. came III
nsl,, Mas Introduced by the President, who also
80, ,NNu MN TO address the Conference The Gem
r r..n ,lill'ed and made few brief and pointed
tb"o on The subject of Colored Education, at
,,i INCLUSION of which the Conference adjourned
"n'll Monday morning, ut 10 O'Clock
~ 'ohuhy morning IL re-assembed according
.,,,J''urhinent,and after adopting rules Of order
t " ny .'ie remainder of the session in discussing
terence e' ga" powers VI 'he oon-
W. ~ tuesday, the whole of the morning session
,, No. occupied by a lengthy discussion between
F aa,nsfs OF this district and members of the
~ H. uistrict In the afternoon the characters
H. n 'ne members came up and were sustained by
NC conference -
mc," Meuhesday morning the examination of
na,mn' was continued, all answering TO their
on aa,. eAcepl Three, two of whom were absent
III count OF sickness, and one, deceased since
iro,n ,,p,liefenee. In the afternoon the reports
ut ,, ae several stations were read and disposed
a., NV NV the Conference adjourned to meet again
~ ,na, Ty morning at IL o'clock.
,enii.. thursday morning the Conference reas-
atr r"i,i; ana after being opened with appropri-
ununa,S lous services, the eighth question for The
until ~. conference was taken up and discussed
Il, ~, I,lc close of the morning session.
nn !" .e afternoon, after the singing of a hymn
in@ sip, ,Nyer by Rev. G. H. Williams, the follow
SUBJECTS were considered:
the van, ane amount received by ministers during
"a Missionary report.
"a, -, Sabbath Schools.
l l.h' Reports of Churches.
con ,G. Examination of applicants TO join til,
ieo, ne consideration and discussion of these sub
s oeeupled the whole of the afternoon session
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EeIf0m .

FEIToN, KENT Co.. MAY 5th.-Our town still
moves steadily EDWARDS. Our churches and
schools arc of the first class. The pulpit in the
ME-. Church is filed by the Rev.T.J Quiglcy, ID.
d., andw think no little credit was given by the
Philadelphia Conference to the heads Of our cti-
zens when they sent ID. ID. to labor for us,
which the DIR. does most acceptably and arlu-
ously. Our Presbyterian church is supplied by
the Rev. Mr. Murdoch, formerly OF Railway, N.
j. He is very intelligent man also and his SER
vices are very much appreciated, you see we
need not perish for want of knowledge, having
four excellent discourses each Sabbath within
our reach. But4 must make mention of our Sc
lect School, conducted by Prot, K. II. Skinner
and his excellent wife and sister. They each
seem to be engaged in their appropriate work,
and know Of no better place for parents to send
their children, who wish to have them instructed.
Our orders of Odd Fellows, Masons and Good
Tcmplars are in excellent condition. AT the Hall
of the latter the following were recently elected
us officers for the quarter commencing MAY LIST,
VIZ, W. Goodwin, p. w. O., Z. j. Bath W. c.
Mary Cooper, W. ", j. T. Iitzenberg. w. r. s.,
Thos Downes, w. A. s., Peter Creddick, Treas
urer, j. B. Conner, w. +. s., +. p. Dcnham, w.
O., Joseph Needles, w. NJ, A. Freeman. W. A.
5. Frederick Auer, w. /. G., P. Cahall, w. o. G.
This order is also accomplishing much good,
though 1t does not meet with the co-opcratiop of
many whom we think should lend a helping
hand in staying the tide of devastation and death
that seems ready to sweep over our land On!
how many bleeding hearts there are this tav from
the sale Of Intoxicating liquors. Who can NUM-
Der them? What family is excmpt7
PIIIIo,lATlI
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

THE COMMERCIAL and our weekly the DELLA
WARE TRIBUNE, are the only newspapers pub
lishcd in this city that exclude indecent medical
advertisements. This fact may not now be gem
orally known, but we intend to call public atten-
ton 10 it until our ncghbors are compelled by
public opinion TO clear their advertising columns
Of the vile and trashy stuff of which they are full
We arc surprised that Journals which lay claim
to responsibility at all should be SO regardless Of
proprieiy in this respect and that cultivated
and refined community, such as ours, should
have made no effective protest against the evil.
These advertisements pay pecuniarily II large
price, but do they ply in the improvement Of the
morals of the community?
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

Heavy Storm, mt Crfsfield.

= heavy thunder storm, accompanied by hail
and a very high wind, passed over Crsiield MD J
OH Saturday night. The hail broke all the win
dows out Of u train OF passenger cars OH the Del
aware Railroad, and broke II considerable amount
Of glass in the town.
The wind blew car off the track. The most
singular feature OF the storm was its very limited
range. II was scarcely felt on the Chesapeake
Bay, and did little or no damage anywhere else
ihan in The immediate vicinity OF CIisiicld.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

rF- The place tn go if you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson 6 Foulks, No. 1o2 West
Second street. Wilmington. Gentlemen can find an
assortment which embraces every variety of boot and
shoe, from the light dress shoe fancy pump, to the
heaviest bregans or cavalry boots For ladies and
misses the variety offered is almost Infinite and none
who wish to buy can fail to be suited, while to get
shoes for your children, it s just the place to 60
Remember the place, 1902 West Second street, Will
mir riot
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

The PRICE of job printing in this city is thirty
per cent. lower than 1t was before the CONNER
cIAI. Steam Printing Office was established and
the fact is well knewn that we inauguiatcd the
present lair prices. No Wilmington business
men can now go 10 Philadelphia for printing
without losing money by the operation And
furthermore, we intend TO keep he prices down to
II fur standard and execute work rs cheap, as
quick and us stylish us any Office in the world.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

NEw NJ. Il, CnuRcH AT PERRyvlItE.-A new
and handsome little NJ. Il. Church has just been
erected ut Pelyylc. This is considered remark
able considering the previous reputation of the
Was opened last Sunday, and Rev. Thos. l.. Poul-
son OF the NJ. E. Church at North East preached
there in the morning and afternoon. The
new building is 80 by 40 feet and will cost when
finished s2l00 A collection was taken up last
Sunday and $500 raised. The people who have
pushed this important movement ON to success
arr few in numbers and POOR but they have with
that wonderful pertlnacity and vitality, which
Mrhodsm infuses into its members worked on
until they have triumphcd over every obstacle.
The Church Extension Society will furnish the
remainder of the money needed after the con-
rrcration has raised all 1t cai
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

In Centrevillc, Queen Annc's County, Nd, the
18th ult, Robert l.. Lucas ard Thomas H. Daycr
became engaged in Il fight ut restaurant, and
during the iracas Lucas got buyers right little
finger in his mouth and bit it slightly. No attpn-
ton was paid TO it, but on The next day ii was
badly swollen, ard in IL few days the iniannl-
ton extended up the entire arm. On Sunday
Dryer was taken up to Chestertown by his broth
cr, and his finger was amputatcd on Monday, but
modification of the entire arm subsequently
cnsued, and we understand he died on Thursday
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

w. e r. RAILnoAp.-The Reading Journal
says: Mcssrs. A. p. Tuition and William Call,
contractors for the muson work of the bridge
over the Schuylllill at Birdsboro' for this new
road, are pushing forward the work with COM
mendabc energy. From seventy-fve 10 a hun
bred hands are now employed by them in the
various operations of qnarrying stone, digging
foundations for the abutmenis and piers of the
bridge, dressing stone for tho mason work aud
hauling the same down the Hay Greek Valley.
During the past week the foundation for the
abutment on the wesl bank of the river was laid
down, and the walling up is now going forward.
The bridge will cross the river in straight line
about seventy-ilye yards above the old bridge,
and will pass close by the anthracite furnace OF
the Messrs Brooke, on the canal, thence west of
the village to the old forge, thence up the Hay
creek, past Hampton Furnace, toward Geiger-
town. Operations have been somewhat retarded
so far by the unftvorablc weather, but from
henceforlh it will be pushed ahead as rapidly as
possible.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

Milton, Del.


BUSINESS.
mirror, Sussex county, May 4.-Shpbuilding
las USUALLY proven n very important branch Of
business in Milton but the failure in crops last
year, and the present pressure in the money mar
het, have reduced it To small proportions. One
vessel is being built, however, which when com
llctcd will be a beiutiul and noble craft. She
is schooner 10 carry about 400 tons
Tie wet weather is very discoumging to our
farmers IN this section Of low country; but should
lie weather become more settled the prospect for
good crops is fine. The wheat is fine The prom
lie Of muck fruit is exceedingly encouraging.
business IN every department seems 10 be re-
yivilg. Our merchants are crowdlng their stores,
our mills have plenty Of work our shops wear
amore cheerful aspect, while the whole colnmll-
nifty is becoming more hopeful and anticipatiyo
tt.uprnlly
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

EXHIBITION AT SMYRsA.--Thc students Of tho
Smyrna Seminary will give an exhibition in the
Seminary building in that town,on Thursday and
Friday evenings, May nth and 15th. The exhi-
bition will consist Of 7dJieaur Fieapts, Scriptu-
raj, Historical and humorous dcclamations select
readings, music, &c, and will doubtless be very
pleasant affair, neither labor nor expense having
been spared iu preparing for it,
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Jrarsllers' Guide.


esss2a .s5Ssss37h--sSsasss9 MINGTUN AND BALTIMORE
RA1L ROAD TIME TApLE
CoMMENClNG MONDAY, APRlL 18th. ISIS.
Trains will leave Depot corner BROAD STREET
AND WARRINGTON AVENUE, as follows: A
WAY MAIL TRAIN at $50 A. M, Sundays excep-
te',l ior Baltimore stopping at all regular satons--
CONNECTING with Delaware Railroad at Wilmington
for Cris ,1 SD aud Intermediate stations.
EaPKESS TRAIN at 1900 M. Sundays exeel-
ted) for Baltimore and Washington, stopping at vii
mhl it, ferryyie, and liavfe-detirace Connect
~ Wilmington with train for New Castle.
EXPRESS TRAIN at 3,so p, N. Sundays except
ed) for baltimore and Washington stopping at Chess
Ter, Thuriow, Linwood, CaymonL Wilmington, New
port, Stanton, Newark Ekt0n, North Easi, Charles
town, Perryville, Havre-de.t3race, Aberdeen, Perry
mans, Edgewood, Magnolia, chase,s and stemmor's
Run Connects at Wilmington with Delaware Kali
road Line stepping at New Castle Mlldetnwn, Clay
ton, Dover Huntington, Scaiord, Salisbury, Princess
Anne, and connecting at Crsiield with Boat for Fort
ress Monroe. Norfolk, Portsmouth aud the South.
NIGHT EXPRESS at II 90 T. NJ. tDnily,) for Baltl-
more and Washington, stopping AZ Perryyille and
Hayre-deGrace.
Passengers for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk, via
WILMINGTON TRAINS
STUNNING az ali sia-inns botwean pbiioi.i,bi, o,S
'fe " Wfilr;ngtnn. f''' '''~
Leave Philadelnhia nj ii 00 A. NJ os0 4 o. 7 90
and ii I'd fdsiIvi p nj The X 90 p N train cnn
meets with delaware RaiIraad far Uarr;n.,t.n ami in,
icrmcdiste Stations.
Leave XVjIminotnn nj = m and gin M 1 on
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

Mr. Nathan Licbcrman has sold the property
on Market street above Fourth, which he recent
y purchased of Rev. W. IL. Trapnall, to Jona-
than Rumford, of this city, for II, SOD
The store property on the N. Il. corner Of
Fourth md shipley streets, was sold ut Sheriifs
sale, by 7. NJ Oglc, on Saturday, to Peter Bren-
nm for II 200
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

FRANKroRp, Sussex Co., May 4-On Thurs
dry, 31ih nlt., L. II. iIayman, Esq, gave u pub
lie examination of his pupils, which showed their
proficiency ia their several studies, MS well as his
great ability ms teacher. In the evening, MIR.
llnyman favored lis with n grand exhibition, con-
sising Of dcclamations and essays, which was
well attended and highly appreciated. The ox-
animation and exhibition reflected great credit
upon both pupils aud teacher. w.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

COLUMBIA AND PoRT DErosIT RAILROAD
The surveying party on the route OF the ColIm-
bia and Port Deposit Railroad has reached Me-
Calls Ferry. These men are under the control
Of the Pennsylvania Central, and it is said that
this company is surveying the route to ascertain
the estimate cost Of the work by one of It's own
engineers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

TiiE PuILIsiERs of this paper have In course
of preparation Business Directory of the city of
Wilmington. This work, prepared with great
labor and expense, will contain also n Directory
business men. and besides an immense amount of
statistical information of use to everybody. Or
ters for the Directory should be addressed to the
proprictors Of the THIHuNE. The price Is 81. o.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

MORTALITY AMONG lloi,sEs. Raymond, II
farmer living on the Glasgow road, about three
miles from Elkton, has lost nearly all Of his
horses by IA disease which has hitherto balllcd
the skill Of the farriers. Thus far, five have
died. They refuse to eat as soon as attacked, but
maintain II strong inclination TO drink. They
dip their noses in the water to the depth of eight
inches or more, and hold them SO until comprll-
cd to lit the head to take BREATH then immed-
ntely try again to drink. In this way they will
linger until they drop dead.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07
1eaths.

TAYL0R.-0n the 9th inst, in this city, Ann Jane,
wife Of Robert Taylor, aged IS years.
STARVATION Sunday evening, May Q, VIM. E.,
son Of Nm. II. and Rebecca Stewart, in The 22l
year of his age.
GitEENLEAF.--on May list, Mrs. u. F. Greeneaf,
in her 3Itl YEAR
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

NATIONAL LODGE !. o. G. 1.-THE Right
Worthy Grand Lodge Of North America, |. o. g.
T., viii hold It's Annual Session ut Richmond, In
from the Grand Lodge Of the State Of Delaware
are Rev. c. W. Landretb, Of ChrstaIa. and DIR.
2. G. Rogers, of Willow Grove. The rail-
rad companies issue free return tickets to ali
persons who pay full fare out to attend the
lotlpe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07
ANALBPTIOA.

HNAIbF IIUh.
A Physician who had Consumption for
Aseveral years. with frequent bleedlngs ol the
lungs, cured himself with medicine unknown to
the profession, when his appeared hopeless. He
is the only physician who has used II In his per-
son, or VINO has any knowledge Of its virtues; and
he can ascribc the degree of health he now enjoys to
but utter despair and entire extinction OF all hope OF
recovery, together with a want of confidence in all
others, Induced him to hazard the experiment To
those suffering witty this malady he recommends his
"Analcptica," certain remedy in Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, and all diseases
of the Lnngs and Throat. He has treated more ca
ses successfully than generally follows the treatment
of this class OF cases, and feels pride only exceed
minsh suffering aud prolong life. Call or address
DIR. E. BOYLSTON JACKSON,
Janl1-1yd&w No. $50 N. TENTH ST, Fhilada.
ss- Medicine sent by express all over the States
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

TABLEAux.--Th congregation of 81. AIMS
Church, Middlelown, arc making preparations
for grand exhibition Of tablcaux.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

CATTLE DIsEAsE.-Thc Republican asserts that
a strange disease prevails amongst the cows in
the ncighborliood about Dover They take sick
and die Immediately after calving. Several
valuable cows have already died recently.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07
Grasr,s Celebrated snIve.

We are constantly hearing favorable rcpsrts from
those who have tried this remedy. Amy Anthony,
wife of Mark Anthony of this city and living ut No.
Locust street, afflicted with feon on the finger,
was recently induced to make trial Of the Salve.
which had been almost unerdnrable Every other
remedy but this proved niavang. Those who have
tried it once are satisfied Df its merits, and nothing
will induce them to be without suppy.-faA Rirer
Neigs
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

TnE Sr. AUGUSTINE BRipGE.-The Levy Court
of this county has contracted with Mr.. Enoch
Harrison, of Newark, Nj, to build bridge over
St. Augustine Marsh, near Port Penn, for the sum
Of $4,000. The bridge Is TO 1880 feet long, and
10 be finished by tho LIST of November.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

Proposals WAsTED.--Thc contractors for Tho
construction OF the new Kent county railroad,
MessIs. Sanford, Sears, and Backus advertise
for sub-contracts for grading the road in sections
of one and two miles. The letting will take place
on Inc 18TH inst, at Chestertown.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

sK. X. K.''-Some kind friend in the "Klan''
has forwarded warning to US personally, for
which we return our thanks. 1t is not so elabo-
ratey done as some We have seen, which we are
disposed to resent as slight, but the ornamenta-
ton of the skull and cross bones is rather skill
full. 1t bears the significant date of g IIell-Firc
Day-Bloody Moon-unus Mlala, a period of
time likely, we should judge, to be naturally
connected with the author.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

WeITn KNowISG.-Catarrh, like a Fever-sore, de-
ponds upon humora condition of The blood there
The success of DIR. Kenncdy's "Permanent Cure for
Caarrh" lies in the fact that IL purihes the blood,
gives tone and vitality to the system while the ulcer
u'ed membrane is ceanscd and healed by soothing
applications. For sulc by all druggists.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

tB- Renorai.--,John Il. Frock has removed his
Trimming, Zephyr, and Fancy Goods Store from los
to No 424 Market street. to the store lately occupied
by James NJ Watson. Thankful for past fay0rs he
hopes by strict attention to business to merit con-
tinuance of the same. Cambria Edge and Insertion.
Laces, Lace Collars, Lace Handk erchefs new style
Black Lace Wells, very cheap ut JOHN e. FR0CK'S,
4l1 Market street. AL doDr belov Fifth straet
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WHAT DR. Won BERGEN's
GERMAN TONIC WILL DO.

1t will cure Dyspepsia Indigestion, Weakness and
Debility of the Stomach, Bowels and System geucr-
ally.
1t Will enrich the blood, promote the appetite,
strengthen the weak from dissipation long contin
ned sickness. 1t never fails to strengthen and in
vigorate the digestive organs, and in all cases where
a tonic is required it has superior.
1t is particularly recommended to clcrsymen Mcr-
chants Lawyers, and all persons of sedentary habits
For Females and delicate persons requiring gentle
smuaut, increased appetite, and clear mental fac
ulties, nothing was ever so potential.
sE- Price, rs cents bottle 6 bottles for 400.
l.. NJ. ENGLAND " SON,
s. H. Cor. Second and King Street,
ap27yeod&w Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-07

szPosrAL CHANGEs.--At Dublin, Hartford CO..
MarylaBd, c. l.. Hopkins is appointed Postmas-
ter, vice W. II. II. Whiteford, resigned. At
Danes Quarter, Somerset County, Maryland,
Mrs. Elizabeth Parkinson is appointed Post
MASTER vice Miss Emily Parkinson, resigned.