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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

DELMAE, August 2nd.-Quitc a destructive fire
occurred here last night, breaking out at nine
O'Clock in the store house Of VIM. N. Hastings.
The cause is unknown. Through the prompt
rScrtions OF the citizens OF the place (inany Of
whom were absent NJ woods meeting some
miles distanD the flames were prevented from
spreading though in dangerous proximity to the
other buildings. The ladies especially deserve
great praise for their noble exertions.
Lois u, 500. Partially insured In the Delaware
Mutual, OF Philadelphia. j. NJ. G.
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BRANDYwINE MILLS QuorArloNs BY JAMES E.
PgICE d Ga.
Marriagfs.

Observation-Disclosures ed, at the Twelfth ST.,
NJ. Z. parsonage. No siI Nurth Eleventh ST ,Phila.
dephla. by the Rev j. e. Smith, Mr.. William q.
Thompson, Of Phiadelphs, 10 Mary e. Seal, Of this
CITY,
HILLING-MASSE Y.-July 9th, on the Camden
Camp ground, by Rev j. r. Hill of Erie Confer
ence. Rev. John Shilling Of Wilmington Confer
ence to Miss Emma Massey, of Kent Co., Del.
DEvINE-EDWARDS- 0n July 9Th, at Philade-
phia, by Rev. Mr.. Agnew, W. j. Devlne 10 Miss
Francisco X. Edwards both Of this city.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

FATAL ACCIDENT - You've MAN DROWNED
WHILE BAImiSo.-Ay young man by the name OF
John Mccormick, living with his parents near
Udess, ON Mitchel's farm, was drowned ut Long
Bridge, Theroughlaru Neck, Sunday afternoon,
while bathing near the bridge He, with three
or f.nr others, had been grabbing and boating
during the afternoon, and afterwards determined
TO take bath. While crossing the stream near
the bridge he was overpowered by the force OF
The tide and whired SO rapidly around by the
eddy that his companions were unable to rescue
him. His body had not been recovered at last
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

BELLEVUE INsrIrurE.-The sixth annual cata-
logue and circular of Bellevue Institute, at Attle
borough. Bucks county, Pa, has just been issued.
1t contains the names Of nlneiy-six young ladies
who have attended the school during tho last
ough character, running through course Of four
years, and under the careful management of Mr..
seal the institution is In every way successful.
We notice several names Of students, In the cata-
legue from this State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
Cnrd from ESQUIRE silver.

WILMINGTON, July VI, l6bJ
MEssRs. EDiroIs IL have been very much
annoyed within the past few days by u number
of my friends calling on me and asking me II u
was true TINT had turned to be n Coppcrhcad,
as such report was in general circulation the
reason Of my change being attributed to my
desire for rcappo'utncnt as Justice Of the
Peace! | heg leave 10 state through your jour-
nal for the information Of those who are inter-
cstcd that when the Democratic party left Inc at
the commencement OF the Rebellion, In eonsc-
quencc of my support OF and adhcrancc to the
Union, naturally united myself with the Re-
publican party, because they advocate in part the
principles which | advocate. From that time
until the present | have voted the Republican
ticket and expect 10 continue to do so until such
times as the so-caled Democratic party shall SO
reform its principles that IN old jackson Demo-
crat like myself will be able TO recognize 1t as The
Democratic party. As for tue motive, beg leave
to state distinctly that shall not be an applicant
Tor reappoiutment us a Justice of the Peace. II
l live TO complete my present term, which will
make ii years in office, shall he satisfied to re-
tire and leave my place for perhaps more wor-
thy successor.
Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
WIN SILVER in.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
Spefial Nuttfes.
The President Declares W.

The President Declares War
Against all impositions upon the people, and Science
following the glorious example; is out
AGAINST THE POIsONERs
who sell sugar Of lead hair dyes, that not only ruin
tho hair. but paralyze the system. lmpostors
WHO DESTROY THE UNwARY
should be put down by law. In the meantime,
Cristador0's Excelsior Hair rye
ia offered under the guarantee of Professor Chiffon,
the famous analytical chemist, as an efficient
Pure and Harmless Preparation.
CRIsTADoRo's HAIR PREsERvATIvE. as a
Dressing, acts like charm the hair after dyeing
Try 1t.
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Very respectfully, yours. &c.,
VIM. SILVER, JR.

IMPROVEMENTS Down THE SrArE.-The Dem-
warean says Notwithstanding the very general
complaint Of hard times and scarcity of cash, N
view of promising crops improvements OF all
kinds are being made throughout the State. We
arc informed that considerable building is being
done at Harrington and Pennington. At Seaiord
several dwellings are being erected, and fine
brick hotel, that will be credit to the place, is
giant houses were finished during the year, and
others are in course of construction. The fine
brick mansion OF DR.. IL. Ridgcly, will soon he
completed. Dr. Rogers will soon have enclosed
a large three story brick store house, Messrs.
Richardson & Robbins have made an extensive
addition to their canning establishment. Mrs.
w. +. CulUrcth has commenced handsome resi-
dence on Main street, and we might mention
many minor improvements. About Townsend
and Mdactown, carpenters and bricklayers are
said to be quite busy"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

Pretty Women. A comparatively few La
dies monopoize the Beauty as well as the attention
Of society. This ought not to be co. but It is; and
WILDE while men are foolish and single out pretty
faces for companions.
This can all be changed by using Hagau's Magno
lia Balm, which gives the Bloom Of Youth ana re-
fHed sparkling Beauty to the Complexion, pleasing,
powerful and natural.
Ne lady need complain of red tanned. frecked
or rustic Complexion who will invest seventy-hvs
cents in Hagan's Magnolia Balm. Its effects are tru-
ly wonderful To Preserve and Dress the Hair utc
I.you,s Hathariou.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered the
purchase of s2,OOO,OOO in 5-2O bonds weekly dur
ing August. This in addition to the 100000
on alternate weeks.
The internal revenue receipts for the month
have been $21, 587 900. The receipts for July of
last year were s17, 100000.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

LuMBER.-We call attention 10 the ADVERTISE
ment elsewhere inserted to-day. by W. r. 4 Il.
Cause, lumber merchants, at Front and West
streets, Wilmington. Our readers who may
patronize them will find them reliable gentlemen,
and nccrrata denera.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

rH- The place to go If you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson Il Foulks No. 1902 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 cavalry boots For laaes and
misses the variety offered is almost infinite and meme
who wish to buy can fail to be suited, while to get
shoes for your children it is Just the place to 90
Remember the place, 1O2 West Second street, Will
mington.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

JOHN q. CLARK, EsQ.
We publish to-day, with sincere regret, Tho
announcement of the sudden death, Thursday, Of
John q. Clark, Esq, Mt his late residence, " Pros
poet Park" near Delaware City, in the 1lst ycar
of his age. Mr.. Clark was one OF the great far.
mers of Delaware, and is widely known through
out this county aud the Stale. lie was II geIillt-
man Of genial manners and simple tastes, who
dispensed n generous hospitality, aud wa, us
popular as well known.
Hc never, we believe, held any important pub
lie position, but was frequently mentioned IN
connection with the Guberuatorial Office, hi
name being quite prominently used as u candi
date for Governor in several Wing and Republic
can Conventions.
He was a prominent member Of the Presby-
terrain church at Delaware City AT the time Of
his death he was chairman OF the Board of Trus-
tees of the Poor for New Castle county and had
served In the Board for many years. wealthy
public spirited man, his death will prove great
loss 10 the business community.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

HIGu TAxEs.-0wing to tho exorbitant road
taxes OF Pcncadcr Hundred, ii is proposed by the
cizens to hold public meeting shortly some
where on the old Buck Road, to take into CON
sidcra,ion the proprety Of erecting toll-gatcs at
the end of every public road, as substitute for
the present onerous Democratic road tax.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

OrnSrSG or THE QunES ASSE's RoAp.-Thc
first traia of cars passed over the newly com
plpied section of the Kent and Queen Annc's
Railroad to Milington Tuesday. Peach cars
will commence running over the road to-day, the
Delaware Railroad operating the road. This
opens to trade and travel thirteen miles more OF
our Peninsular Railroad system.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

OrEN TO MiLLrNcToN.-It is expected that the
Kent County X. X. will he completed to Milling
ton to-day, and Superintendent Sewall of the
Delaware Railroad, and u number of other gem
tlcmcn have gone down to inspect and formally
open the rOnd - T1sddy's Commercim
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

TnE Fruit SEAsoN.-Thc fruit season may
now be said to be at It's height, and yesterday it
was found impossible for bay vessels to get up TO
Light and Pratt street wharvcs In order to dis
charge their cargocs. Peaches OF good qualify
were retailing at 20 cents per peck There is also
a great abundance of melons and cantclnps, which
are reaching market from Anne Arundel county in
large quantities, whilst tomatoes, potatoes, ,Sc
are said TO have been seldom more abundaRt or
Of finer quality. baltimore Sun, Wednesday.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

DOMESTIC MARKETs.-Buttc sold this morning
ut 40 cents per pound, eggs 2jc., peaches 2O02be.
per hall peck or II. per basket potatoes 1u@
l2c. per half peck; tomatoes 15@1Gc. blackbcr-
rcs Case, per quart.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

~. 8. APPOINTMENT Sylvester Purncl has
been appointed keeper of the light house at Cross
Ledge, in Sussex county upon the recommends
ton Of U. s. Collector Noleu.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

NEw scar o'NlNE TAILS AT NEw CAsrLE.-A
new s. cat o'niuc tails" has been procured for
| Now Castle. 1t was manufactured In New Castle
aud is considered beauty by the numerous ad,
mireis of the pilory and post in that medieval
| TOWN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

re- A. d II. Stevenson the agents of the celc-
brated Florence Sewing Machine which has given
universal satisfaction and took the premium at the
machine should call aud see them Mt 712 Market 81.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

Pic-Nlc.-The German Turner's of this city
will hold their tenth annual picnic al Rosendal,
on Monday next, August 9th. The City Cornet
Band 10 engaged for the occasion.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

pH- La1ies and Misses Merno Vests, Trimmings,
Hosiery, Bindings Buttons, &c, for Boys Clothes
A. IL Il. S'TEVENS0NS,
5l2 Market street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

DELAWARE CTY AND PAKKEsHuRG Raj.
RoAD-CoSTRACT FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION. --lniui-
nation from the gentlemen ut the head of the
proposed railroad from Parkesburg, Pa, to
Delaware City, states that u contract was made
on Monday for the construction Of the read
The amount Of cash subscription required to be
first made, $500, GOO, had been raised, and the
Pennsylvania Central Company then assumed
the work. The contract embraces everything
necessary to place the road in complete running
order, and we have no doubt tho enterprise will
now be rapidly pushed forward.
One Of the directors, in II letter says: Push
ION the Wilmington and Western road, so that
Eve may make connection with Whining
"ton."- Thursdays Commercial
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

NEw JUSTICE or THE PEACE. flames VI. Wat
Governor Salisbury
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

NETTING IN THE FIFTH WARD.
Tho Republicans Of the new Fifth Ward held
their preliminary meeting for organization last
evening, at Ninth aud Shpsy streets Isaac j..
Jenkins was called to the Chair, and w. N.
Chandler appointed Secretary. IL was resolved
to hold the nominations for Ward officers at
James Z. Persons hotel, Ninth nnd Shipley, on
Saturday evening next, the polls To be open from
To 50 O'Clock. Washington Mason and Benz.
4. Bye were appointed Judges, and f. A. Van
Trump clerk. The following Wald Committee
WAS appointed John p. Ruth, n. +. Pickles,
John G. Haddock, Benz. 7. Bye, john j, Toner.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES..
The following list includes the Democratic
Ward nominations as far ms made. They include
all except those of the 5th, eth, and 9th Wards:
:, 1T Wand, Council, Patrick Dillon. e years.
Ralph Mccall, Il yrur); Inspector Thomas IL.
Sharpe; Assistant, Philip q Plmkett.
I'd Ward Council, William Quinn, e years.
Frazer; Assistant, Michael Boil.
ID Ward, Council, Henry +. Finncgan, e yrs }
james France, q Year,; Inspector, John t. Dew
or; Assistant. john q. Glatts.
Alb Ward Council, Edward Mclntrc e years,
Charles McClnskcy, q Year,; Inspector, William
L. Carr; Assistant, Wesley Hickman.
9Th Ward, Council. james Elliott, e years
Edward Singles, q Year,; Inspector, George G..
Ward; Assistant, Richard Burton, Jr.
9Th Ward, Council William Mcconnell, q yrs
William G. Pierce, q Year,; Inspector, Robert
b. Morrow; Assistant, Samuel Is. Springer.
THE MAYoRALTy.
We hear of no opposition in the Republican
ranks to the denomination Of Mayor Valentine,
aud presume there will be none. The Democrats
on the other hand, have had some confusion
among the members In contest for their honor,
but Captain Barr and Mr.. Pennington both an
nounce their withdrawal, this morning, and the
narrows the aspirants to Mr.. Thos. NJ. Ogle, and
Mr.. Joshua L. Simms Captain Barr would pro
bably have been as strong candidate as any Of
these named, while Mr.. Pennington, we presum,
stood no possible chance, even ol a nomination
As between MIR. O,lc and Mr. FinnH, We shall b,
better able 10 expitss our opinion when the nom
nallon is made.
THE OTHER OFFICES.
For President of Council, DIR. Askew, william
Bright, and James Bradford, are named among
the Democrats For Treasurer, James McCabe
George II. Rohinrtt, and John Akin; for Asses
sor, Lewis Mccall and Francis Wright Seyera
Of these Will be- recognized as the customary
aspirants, whn have heretofore been REGULAR,
defeated.
EuMiNATioN ELECTION.
The Republicans have not yet fixed upon III
time for their gent raj nominations
The Democratic nomination election will taxi
place in the City Hall, on Saturday, the III inst
The polls will be opened at IL O'Clock, noon, AN
continue open until 8 in the evening.
NEw JUSTICE OF THE PEACE james VI, Wa
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

Jy WHEELER " WILSON'S
SEWING MACHINES,
us Market street Terms TO suit all purchasers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05
PECULIAR AVAILABILITY.
BRANDRETHs PILLS.

BRANDRETHs PILLS.
Their peculiar adaptability to all constitutions as
cleaHsers Of the bowels and the blood has establish
ed their great merit. They restore the liver, the
spleen and even the heart to healthy action when
other remedies have been used without producing
any benefit. They do not expose those who use
them to any danger, being as safe as salutary.
Extract frsm Letter to DR.. Brandrsth from G. j. Fay
Esq, p. M., Hammontsn, ~ j.
"in 1888 was in poor health, and my friends as
well as myself supposed that my earthly voyage
would soon terminate. But after taking one box Of
Brandre,h's Pills began to feel better Well, sir,
when had used up twelve boxes l was well,
healthy man-my weight having gone from 1871
pounds up to l52 pounds. then ordered supply,
and between that time and the present have retail
ed three thousand dollars worth Of these invaluable
pills, and am quite sure that have thereby been in
strumenta in saving thousands lives.
"Yeurs, truly, G. u. FAY, P. M.
Sold by all Druggists. Observe my npme in white
letters In the government stamp.
b. BRANDRETH,
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LOCAL NEWS.

Smyrna streets now have finger boards.
Camp meeting commenced at Milton on Satur-
day
The Republican comes out in favor Of free
trade 10 coal.
recent gale at Dover blew the cupola oil
Slnksprnres mill.
The agitation in favor of railroad from Sea-
ford to Georgetown is still Kept up.
Tracklaying OIL the j. Il B. II. Il. has pro-
grcssed one mile towards Lewcs.
dog supposed to be mad was killed near
Georgetown, Sussex county, last Thursday.
The small pox Is prevailing on Bombay Hook
t0 some extent.
DR.. Russell of Christiana, was recently attacked
with Paralysis, and his life is di,paircd Of.
Z. s. Watson, Of Milford, is Il stakeholder in
the company lhat own Congress Hall, Saratoga.
Morris dickinson has resumed the management
Of the Washington House. He knows how 10
keep hotel.
Judge" Murdick, of this city, lad his pocket
picked Of SI3 while recently attending one OF the
Suffolk Park races.
last week ut Bombay Hook. IlGuk and line and
cheese bait arc tile tackle used
Two horses belonging to Robert Moore al New
Castle HID, dicu suddenly II lew days ago, and 1t
Is suspected that they were poisoned.
Among the members elected to the Virginia
LElslatufc Is Isaac ID. Budu, lurintfy OF Sin) RIA.
lie was elected us n Walker Republican,
Thomas Il. Young has taken ont l. Of al
mnistlali0u on the estate OF his TT =, homas
Young, ESD, dcccnsed.
The Sears corps arc energetic ,, -cfs. They
nave seen almost all of both the projected routes
Of the Wilmington Il Western Railroad, already.
Younger Grier, son of Geo $. Giicr, of Mil
ford, fell from tree the other day dislucuting
his wrist and breaking M arm.
A new frame two-story house for the USE Of the
Eleventh street bridge-tcndcr has just been
erected at Eleventh and Church streets.
Letters iestalnenary have been granted 10
Theodore f. Clark, Of Delaware City, upol the
estate OF the late John G. Clark, Of Red Lion
Hundred. The notice appcais elsewhere.
Grn. Torbcrt has resigned the position ni prtsi-
dent of the Board nf Town Commissioners in
Milford and Charles 7 Flomming has Teen
elected In his place
Curtis b. Ellison raised the present season t1I
stock field of 30 acres, IN Prucadtr Hundred,
an average of % hush Is If what to the acre.
he grain was large and plump.
On Friday the 10th INST while the hhorvrs
were engaged in tlrcshing wheat by steam, on
the farm oi Benjamin Hanson, near Middlclown,
the wheat took fire, and three stacks and one
wagon load were consumed, together with the
wagon.
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SHOULD GET THEIR SHOES

cP CHILDREN
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-05

| DOARD WANTED in private family on farm
| ID within 2 to miles of Wilmington by gentle
| U2d&w THIS OFFICE.
| NTOTICE-All persons take notice that my wife
| IN Lydia Ann Taylor on or about the 21st Of Feb.
ruary last left my bed and board, therefore all
persons against trusting her my account as will
| pay debts OF her contracting.
| jy22 3tp LEWIS TAYLOR
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Obituary.


Wilmington, DEL. July slst, 1869.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-12-02
Cgrv ADVERTTsEsIENTs.

-, '-so7-ro-x OF 1,ounctinaan Doughty, sec
eonded by Councilman Steinbachs the fol-
lowing order was unanimously passed
II Is now here ordered that six weeks
public notice be given, by publication IN
The Evansville Journal public nelFspa-
-T1er printed and published in the city OF
Evansville, that on Monday the 81 Day
81 January. 1870, the Common Council OF
fna civ ar T,valsviiie will make an order
to extent Walnut street Of said city from.
eleventh street to Orange street. embrac-
ing within said extension, the ground era-
braced within the following lines, to-Wits
Commencing on the northwest side Of
Walnut street, az point where The line
of said street intersects the south side line
of d six foot alley left open by the K. d @.
Railroad Company, on the south side of
the depot ground Of said company, thence
in q direct line with said Walnut street
535z feet, thence due east l95 feet to Hun
ment, thence from point on the east side
of said street . feet north from the centre
street in said Northeast Enlargement :
thence from q point on the south side Of
Orange street. at which the south line of
fractional Lot No. 70, in Block No. 4, Hub
bardss Addition to the city of Evansville
intersects said. Orange street; thence ex-
tending In south westwardly direction
westerly corner Of Lot No. "a, in Block
4 IN HubbaTd's Addition aforesaid, en-
bracing within SAID street SO extended g
feet of the rear or northwaTdly ends Of
Lots and 3, the corner part of Lot 4, and.
30 feet Oft the rear end of Lots 13, IA, Is, l6.
H. Is. 49, and ~, In said Block A.
And 1t is further ordered, that Market
street, In the Northeastern EnIargemen emit
be extended as followss Commencing at a
point on the proposed south line Of Wal
nut street extended $50 feet from the
southeast corner of Block No. 10, in the
northeastern Enlargement of Evansville /;
thence extending south % feet to the north
line of Chestnut street; thence fIOrt heast-
Wardly to the aforesaid south line Of VAL
nut street, and thence westwardly 81 feet
to the place of beginning, embracing with
in said extension a small fractional point
bard's Addition aforesaid.
And any person aggrieved by reason of
the adoption OF this order, may ct any
time within six weeks nom the I'D day OF
November, 1869, apply To the Common
Council for redress 10y petition or remon-
stranc0 in writing, left with the Clerk of
the Common Council, containing a state
ment of the Injuries complained Of, and
| The amount demanded therefor, and said
petition or remOnstrance will be duly con-
gidered, heard and determined, on the Sd
day of January, 1870. And it Is further or
| dered that the Clerk Record in the Minute
Book of the Common Council the plat of
| said Walnutand Marc ct streets as proposed
| herein to be extended. WhTch said plat
has been prepared by James d. Saunders,
| City. Survey or, and submitted to, and ap-
proved by this Board.
A. NJ. MoGRIFF, Clerk,
City Clerks Ofice, EVANSVILLE
NOVeTu Der Goth. 1859, mo-