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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

AccrnEsTs At LEIrsIc.--A correspondent
ava. nsuudny was an unlucky day In Leipsic.
H. H. ibe morning two ladies were out ridlng their
horse u took fright. jumped into causcway, fell
down. unset the carriage, but fortunately did no
serious injury to either ladies or carriage. In
,be evening Il was quite dark, and as DR.. Swain
WINS coming in homo he drove into Mr.. Wilson's
turned both wagons over, throwing himself and
medcjues oil out In the street, bnt In the other
case no injury was done except breaking the
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

inward hoping the time might soon come when
we should be privileged to again visit that people,
Salisbury Is town of about three thousand
inhabitants. IL has the advantages of both water
and railroad transf ortation, and IL perhaps the
most enterprsing and business town on the Eas-
tern Shore Of Maryland. The main street is quito
eity-like In appearance, with Its large stores
Joined up alongside of each other. It also con-
The place, its originators having no idea at that
day of Its dimensions to-day, paid little or no
attention to building or locating streets; conse-
quently many of them are irregular and narrow.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

FIRE. About 3 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon,
a fire broke out In n frame building occupied as
stable and slaughter house by Joseph Gould.
The building was situated on the little Court
running eastcrly from Talnall street, betweed I'd
and 3 and mainly occupied by slaughter hou SEES,
mostly frame.
The block around these buildings is closely
built up with factories, stores and dwellings,
fronting en- second, Third. Tatnall and Orange
and Mallriz, Bayard & Tayor's great leather and
morocco factories, and great fire was imminent.
The fremen promptly arrived on the ground
and suppressed the flames before they extended
beyond the building in which the fire broke out.
| The Washington Company got their new hook
| and ladder apparatus In service aud 1t was OF
great assistance. The building was entirely con-
sumcd aud with 1t two or three sides Of beef for
| to-moriuw's market.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

IRoN siIir BuILpISo.-Though the Harlan q
Hollingsworth Company have as yet taken no con-
tracts for new vessels there has been some in
crease of business In their yards. Work has ac-
lively commenced In altering and reftting the
iron double-ender Winnipeg, and large force is
employed in ovcrhauling and repairing the iron
steamer Sun Jdcinto which was wrecked on Body
Island, 80 miles north of Cape Hatteras The
Iron Age, the iron bnrque recently launched, is
almost rugged and nearly ready 10 sail.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

re- Agricultural Bzhibition.-The Delaware Btate
Agricultural Exhibition and Fair will take place on
the grounds OF the New Castle County Society, on
September 10, 10 and II so also ON the same dates
at Institute Hall, will come on the autumual exhibit
tion of fruits and flowers OF the Hortcultursts OF
the state. We presume that the many hundreds oil
people whs will attend these interesting fairs will
consult their interests by buying their fall and win
tos boots and shoes at Birnie's popular and cheap
store No. sos Market St., Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

FATAL AccIDENT-MAN KILLED ny A BURST
FLY-wHEEL.-The Republican states that Joshua
Porter was killed by the bursting Of the ny-wheel
on the threshing machine Of r. Marley, near
Newark, on Friday last. The accident was caused
by the belt flying of, when Mr.. Porter FASTENED
to put on the break, aud forcing 1t down too sud-
denly the wheel burst, and q piece OF 1t struck
him on the head with suck force as to break the
skull and produce death in about five hours. He
and eight or nine Children. lie was very worthy
man. and his sudden death is terrible affection
TO his family.
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Milford.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEsS-TEMPERANCE MAT
TIERS.
MILFORD, Sept. 6th.-It is still dry and warm
here, in fact, dry is no name for iI,-for we have
had no rain to do any good for so long that we
are almost out Of heart as to ever having any
more. On last Saturday week there was quite
good rain fell to the north of us but we had
scarcely enough to lay the dust. The farmers
are now busy taking down their parchcd up
fodder, Some think the corn in good land VIII
be better Than was at first supposed. but to make
the best OF it, il is bad enough, for on tue poor
lands there will be scarcely anything sased.
Vegctali, IN Of all kinds is very scarce.
The peach crop this year has hcen heavy, but
prices have been low. Business iu Milford con-
tinues DUH but there Is some building still going
on.
The Jester property was sold ut public sale on
last SATURDAY. The house on the corncr Of Front
and Walnut street was bought by James Rcedy
for $3Oi5
The Milford Board of Town Commissioners are
getting up new town ordinances, and are also
about TO erect ''lock-np," thing which has
been long needed 10 this place.
The annual session OF the Grand Lodge OF Del
aware, |. o. G. T., was held here last Wednesday
| and Thursday. Quite large delegations were
present. The next annual session will be held IL
Middctown in 1870.
On last Wednesday evening there was public
temperance meeting in The ME. Church. II wal
opened with prayer by Rev MIR. Flippo of Dover
after which short and pointed addresses wcr'
| made hy Rev. L. Sinbbs, Rev. o. f. Flippo, DR.
stiles Kennedy, DIR. McCallum, Rev. +. Croacl
and ., T. Rainsdell Esq. The church was crowded
| and all listened with great interest until the meet
Ing closed at a late hour in the evening",
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

SERIOUS AccIDEsr TO A LADY.-On Friday,
August 9th, Mrs. Maggie Grier, wife of George
s. Grier, Esq., while visiting the wooden factory
Of Mcssrs. Hoffecker g. Brother, at the Haven
Mills, near this town, in company with some
friends, had her dress caught Ia the shaft of the
arst brake, which was revolving ut tho time at
the rate Of one hundred and twelve revolutions
pcr minute. She was caught up and thrown q
distance of several feet, striking against the ma
cblnery OF the second brake. In her fearful
descent her head came In contact with the spindle
shaft solid bar Of iron, producing concussion
Of the brain, severe confused wound on the
scalp, decorating and bruispg the forearm, and
otherwise seriously injuring her. Dr. William j..
". Purnel was called In, who rendered the neces-
,ary surgical aid, and we learn the lady Is doing
we'll and likely soon to recover, notwithstanding
the delicate state of her health.
But for the presence Of mind of one of tie
ioprictors of the mills, in arresiDg the machiue-
~ by cutting off the supply Of water. the accident
ieL Friend.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

A PLEASANT SuRpRIsE-OLivET CnuRcH.-
During the month OF August in which the pastor
of the Olivet Presbyterian Church, of this city
Grew. A. j. Snyder) aud his family were spending
their vacation away from home, tho congregation
and Its friends very ingenously managed to get
into their house. and removed the old carpet
from the parlor floor and put down new and
beautiful one in its place. handsome silver
plate was put upon the door, with the pastors
name inscribed upon it. Also beautiful quilt
was found on the sofa for Mrs. Snyder as token
of friendship, besides other valuable testimonials
OF appreciation bestowed upon the family. When
the family returned 10 their home few days ago
they discovered these evidences of kindness by
their people, to their utter establishment and sur
prise They take great pleasure in rendering their
sincere thanks to their kind benefactors. But
the end is not yet. They also visited the chapel
in which they worship. Aud when the pastor
came to minster TO his people, he found the
pulpit refurnished and oil fitted up anew-a new
sofa, new chairs, and the pulpit grained and var
nished. These certainly are evidences of n liberia
| and apprecIative people.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

he Beau,iful.-1f you desire beauty you should

BE BeauttfuI.-If you desire beauty you should
use Hagan's. Magnolia Balm.
1t gives q soft, refined, satin-iFe texture to the
complexion, removes roughness, redness blotches,
sunburn tan, etc, and adds tinge OF pearly bloom,
to the psineet features 1t brings The bloom OF youth
to the fading cheek and changes the rustic country
girl into fashionable city belle.
In the use of the Magnolia Balm lies the true secret
Of Beauty. No lady need complain Of her complexion
who will invest rs cents in this delightful article.
LYONS Kahairon is the best Hair Dressing In use.
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LOCAL NEWS.
Local Brsvitlss.

,,u,ord merchants are excited over an ordinance
m'u,bbitipr them from displaying their goods In
p,US street 10 front Of their stores.
Kan, and Sussex farmers arc busily engaged In
,n MING and badIng their corn. I'll not SO muth
,bs custom in this county.
Tho Queenstown & Harrington Railroad has
.,m nv" 10 stand, owing to o difficulty with the
contractors. -,
, freight train Is now being run on the Mary
,.nd md Delaware road-Clayton TO Easton-to
transport peaches.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

DELAWARE Cry IarRovEMESTs.-Th Repub-
lican states The Chesapeake and-Delaware Ca
nal Co., are at the prescnttime, widening Clinton
Tho oripinai width Of IL street by survey. was
only 40 feet; the Companys improvement will
make the street &c feet WIDE This improvement
Is due to the liberality OF the company, and when
completed, will be enc of the greatest benefits
that has been accomplished in our town for many
safer drive, and particularly an ndornment The
work is progressing rapidly under the superin-
tendence Of B. N. Ogle, Esq.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

DISEASE AMONG CATTLE.-A gentleman from
New Garden, Chester county, states that num-
Der of cattle on the Avondalc Farm" had died
within the past ten days from what is supposed to
he Bloody Murruin, while others pronounce 1t
Texan Ticks. veterinary surgeon has been at
tending them, but has failed to check the disease.
The cattle were ,aken to this farm to pasture by
farmers living in the nighborhood. aud now that
the disease has broken out among them, the
owners will not take their remaining stock home
for lear of spreading the disease. The cattle are
sick but day or two before they die; the symp-
toms Of the disease are dizziness and great palpi-
| I'M
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Frightful Developments.

TTISHUIUI D5VOIVPuICHuSs
At last the people have got the fact Through their
hair" that hair dyes impregzated with acetate OF
lead and other metallic salts are
Murderoas Preparations.
When they sec the metallic sediment at the b,ttom
Of the bottles they know that the disgusin, stuff IL
literally thckened with Poison. They ak therefore,
fora
HARMLESS VEGETABLE DYE.
and dnd 1t, pure and eficacioos,in
CristadorO's Excelsior Hair rye
offered under the sanction of Professor Chiltons
guarantee that II contains 'nothing deleterious."
CRlsTADoRos HAIR Preventative, as a
Dressing acts like charm the hair after dyeng.
Try 1t.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

IE- The place to go ii you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson q Foulks, No. lo2 West
Second street, wilmington. Gentlemen can find an
assortment which embraces every variety OF boot and
shoe from the light dress shoe or fancy pump to the
heaviest brogans or cavalry boots. For Ladies and
misses the variety offered ia almost Infinite and none
whe wish to buy fail to be suited, while to get
shoes for your children it is Just the place to CO.
Remember the place. 102 Wet Second street, VIII
min
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Errsct from Private Letter from Ha,oaii Sandtcch
Isfduda


IS Although the eruption is not so
violent now, the volcano Is a fearful sight to
behold. The rivers of lava still flow, and the
smoke from the crater ascends In awful majesty.
During this volcanic uphenval It has been very
sickly here. A peculiar sort of low malarious
fever, which has grown out Of the foul. condens-
ed vapors of the volcano. has prevailed to an
alarming extent, and at one time 1t was feared
ii would depopulate the island. But fortunately
sea captain calling here for supplies) distributed
Plantation Bitters to the suffering, and quick and
thorough cures were the result. The news spread
like wild.fre. Chng..Takin 4 Co., commission
m, rchants, had these bitters for sale. In short
time their office was beseiged and their supply
exhausted. A steamer was despatched TO San
Francisco by order of the hospital department,
and new and enormous supply obtained as soon
as possible. From that moment the scourge
was stayed. Not another fatal case occurred
and the epidemic has now entirely disappeared.
- Is this wonderful remedy known
in your city2 hope so, for 1t is sure cure for
all fevers and miasnatic sickness You may tell
your friends SO for me. II. NJ. G.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-superior to the best i'm
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the
Dricp
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Heaths.

APPLEBY-BlGoS.--on the It'll inst. at the house
of the brides father, Mr.. James d. Appleby TO
Mrs Maggie NJ Bggs, both nf this CITY Rev: j.
f.. Cllmer and Rev. A. Rittenhouse, officiating
Clergy men.
LEARY.--On tho 81 inst, Michael Leary, aged "A
years.
MARyEL.-Sept. 4th, 1869, Carrie o., daughter OF
n. II. n Ii. A. Marvel, aged year and six months
MoORE.--Cn wednesday, September LIST, 1868, Mary,
daughter of 4. q. and Apnic Moore, in the list year
oi her age.
JAMES September h. 1869, Arthur son OF
Friends Of the family invited TO attend the fu-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

nTHE CAFE MAY FIRE-MR. McMAKIN's Loss. -
We have as yet received no authentic informa-
ton of Mr.. John McMakin's loss by the recent
destruction by fire of his hotel property at Cape
May, but we are told that II will be about $50 900.
The buildings and furniture were not Insured.
He intends rebuilding, and will be ready for WIS.,
itors, we suppose, by next season.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

F,RE.-On last Saturday afternoon wood
train going up the road set fire 10 the thorn hedge
an The farm Of Mr.. Hudson, and before 1t could
be extinguished destroyed one hundred and
isenty-nve yards. The wind was high and every
thing dry 60 1t was impossible to put the fire out
until it reached the road. The same afternoon
sparks from the freight train on the Maryland
and Delaware Railroad set fire TO some old ties
and wood laying short distance from the tank
house. and entirely consumed them. The fences
were torn down to prevent Its spreading. Clay
ian Herald
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

TRACK LAYING ON THE W. AND X. RAILROAD
Track laying on the new Wilmington and Reading
Railroad commenced In this city few days ago,
and is being rapidly pushed forward. A double
track is being laid from point opposite E. & A..
Belts machine works, and the work has pro-
pressed about half mile.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09
TIME THIRTEENTH GRAND ANNUAL
Il EXHIBITION OF THE
Delaware Horticultural Society,
nm n ILSTITI1TE HALL.

In THE CITr on WILMINGTON,
On wednesday, Thursday, Friday ana
Saturday, sept is, I6, IL and Is.
Proceeds for the .Home for FriendleSs and Destitute
Children"
We again appeal to the friends of good cause
with hearty thanks TO those who have on former oc
casions, SO willingly helped us-for contributions
ether Of time, money or articles for exhibition or
sale. 49,.
promise of an unusually fine display, so that with
slight exerton the Exhibitions of former years, sue
ccfsful as they were. may be far surpassed.
The New Castle County Agricultural Society ha
fixed upon the days fer nolding its Fall Exhloi
ton, VIII CHI will give persons from distance the op
pOItunty OF attending both during one visit
Schedule of Premiums offered is now ready Tor
dstributOH and can be obtained At the office OF Inc
New Castle Co., Insurance Co.. the Institute Build
Ing or will be mailed 10 any address on application
to the Secretary.
Contributions may be sent in of the President
or Secretary to Institute Hall and should he received
not later than Wednesday, Sept. 18th, at noon.
WILLIAM CANDY, President.
EDWARD TATNALL, Jn., sec'y. ap2o.2tawew
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Comfort and Bliss or Pain and Agony.
TAR. TOBIAS CELEBRATED VENETIAN LINZ

II
- MENT, whose wonderful cures, sure and nstan
famous action, in cases Of Chronic rheumatism,
Headache, Toothache, Group, Cuts. Burns, Collie,
Cramps Dysentery, etc, have astonshed the civili-
xed world, is new catchpenny but an article that
has etood the test OF twenty-five years. The enor-
nous sale and rapidly increasing demand is Al once
the surest evidence Of its usefulness and popularity
Ne family should be without a bottle in the house.
Hundreds OF dollars and many hours Of suffering may
be saved by its timely use.
Collie, Cramp and Dysentory yield at once to its
pain-curative properties. 1t is perfectly Innocent
and can be given 10 the Oldest person or youngest
child. Ne mater IL you have no confidence in pa
tent medicnes-lry this, and you will be sure to buy
again and recommend to your friends Hundreds Of
Physicians recommend 1t in their prac,l c.
Sold by the Druggists and Storekcepers Price Fifty
Cents and Ono Dollar. Depot, 10 Park Place, New
York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

delaware Mutual Life Insurance Com
panyet.rompt rayment of osses.
r,' =, IT,, ,n,, s,oaLs vol far the nromnt-
Inc i,"ow'uE my op.n, ~ raa,,sa,,a., rr,-
hess Vi ''i' ''''"".' -
pany in paying It's losses. Inc company was Gu
titled by the terms OF its policy TO siXty uays III
'no 10. 49, 49,, ,,,ora ,sas y, dorh, ahout
its liability in the casc-i e., there being doubt
os III. ;dcu,,tv of the party &c. the Board of Di-
- w. .,.a % ,o,, IN. ,oss
rcctors unanimously resolved 10 pay tne ioss
forthwith. Mr.. Person died on The 9th day oil
AUGUST the proofs of death duly attested were
,'., -. A.. ot,,o. Of Tim Comm. nv IN tho
18Th of the same month"; and the money paid TO
to Mrs. pierson on the 2sth Of August, instead of
,i,. ,,,r,..,,h of October. the time It was due
This promptness, wnerc 'ie'e Is w u"eo' no '"
the liability of the Company, Is certainly very
s.,,,,,n,dotI. Tho following is the note :
co''n'e'''' ,,, M, Au,,,., 90 1880
Mn."iS'''s, DA'"' A.hN No. 81"
MRM N. CHILD y, ., =, H. do,o
l acknowledge the receipt OF yours o. TINS date,
ipclosiug check for 1--WE thousand dollars, being
The amount due by the Delaware. Mutual Liie
Insurance Company upon the pohcy Of Joseph
| ID. Person. my late husband, electeu LOT NY
| benefit. l return yen and your company my
warm aud grateful thanks for the promptness
with which you have made this payment, anu ior
the Kind and gentlemahiy uea'nic'' ""f' W.
| ceivcd ut your hands.
Yours, respectfully,
| QCopy) ELIZA PlERsoN,
| Widow of Joseph ID. Pierson, deceased.
| In ,dd,,,ou IN the above we have obtained
,ist Of The losses Of the Delaware Mutual aRd the
i'm, i'm ,bsv were maid.
'''Io , NY Thorpton. $1,000. Baltimore. Nd, died
An oGp Iith 1s6s proofs of death presented May
81 lass mid MAY 18th.
Rev Setb s. Grove, $1,000, Bristol Pa, died
Dee. 10Th, 1868, proofs presented january Ism,
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falling of, but are likely to brisk up somewhat
when the = Smock" variety comes into the mar
ket. Fifly-iour cur loads were shipped to Jersey
City yesterday, and to-day's shipments will
probably reach seycnty-five car loads.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

THE Com IN Susspx.-A correspondent at
Brldgeve writes us that " the farmers are TAX
ing of their fodder aud find the corn much better
than was eypected No rain vet"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

MORE PEACHEs.-We are In receipt ofa spcn-
Delaware City, by the hands OF his SON No
better peaches Of the variety have we ever tasted
and we extend our acknowledgment for the cle-
giant Gift
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

nv,ic,ous.-Our friend Samuel Townsend, the
vounrer. of Canterbury, has according to pro-
mse. sent US crate of delicious peaches. They
iaste like Republican peaches, being fair and
sound, with no appearance OF decay. Mr.. T.
mi please accept our thanks.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

no,cuxsrEn AND DELAWARE RAILROAD
rrork ayipp has been temporarily suspended on
,his road fol want OF iron. 1t will be resumed
s sus Immediately, rs five car loads OF iron went
d dOw Monday morning over the Delaware Rail-
mad
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-09-09

DIED FROM HIS INJuRIEs.-Robert Sherrard.
the young man In the employ of II. F. Pickles a.
Bro, who some time ago fell from the roof OF
the new school house In West Wilmington, died
on Monday from the injuries there received.