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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
OUR NElaHBoRs.



The public schools of this county generally
closed on Wednesday of last week.
The steamer dice has stopped her running
"a n ferry boat between llavre dc Grace AID Port
Deposit, having been sold 10 firm in Baltimore.
The vote on lny delegation IN the North East
N. Il. Church resulted in for and i against. II
was taken In the Ekton Church, the same day,
and resulted In 20 for and Is against.
According to the latest reports the shooting
of cplnrcd man named Flamcr, near Elktan,
recently, was siigularly deliberate aifiir. The
cnroner's jury gave verdict that deceased came
TO his death by wounds Inflicted by WIN. j. Pot
ter 'ln the heat Of passion" which is at variance
both with the testimony and the piisoncrs own
statements.
QUEEN ASSE's corSTy.
John Elburn, convicted in April last of shoot
ing s. q. Meredith aud sentenced to pay fine
Of 800 and be imprisoned in the county Ill for
thrue months, has been pardoned by Gov. Bowie.
Hiram Goodhand, of Kent Island, got into
quarrel recently with VIM. H. Lcgg, and made n
desperate effort to cut his throat. He also Sc
vcrply cut VIM. Jclftris, who intcrfered to save
Legg's life Both the wounded are recovering,
which shows that the would he murderer Is not Il
Goodhand ut the business. He has not been mr.
rested
CAuoLINE COUNTY.
Tile Teachers Association meets in Denton
on Saturday, July 10
Arthur Brown, OF Centrcvillc, has been adj
mitted to practice in the Caroline courts.
"A NJ. Il. cnmp-mcctug will commence at
Hubbard's woods on August 9Th.
Thomas Williams has been appointed mail
messenger between Grcensborough aud the rail-
road.
TALBOT COUNTY.
Tile 18th of July is not Likely to be celebrated
in Easton.
Peter G. Stevens started some weeks ago to
settle In the West. He met with II railroad acct
dent, ard after several days of Inconsistencies
was sent home where he is rapidly recovering.
-Thnngh Base Ball has lost somewhat of its
first popularity, il is still quite extensively pleycd
in this county.
laying the corner-st of the new Masonic Lodge
Room and Town Hall in st Mchae's on Tuesday,
July 18th.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Harvest has come and gone and left q crop
behind 1t which fills the hearts of the farmers
with gladncss and their garncrs with grain.
--Ilcniy Coviugion aud Levin Buck, both
colored, Of Hungry Neck, had an alteration re-
Gently which resulted In Il fight in which Buck
was almost killed.
DORCHESTER COUNTY.
The Cambridge Helah seems 10 be conduct
ed ON queer business principles. Last week il
was offered for sale,-ihis week IFS editor SAYS
that was nll a jake, and he did it merely to show
some dngbicrs that he had a Right to sell.
Cambridge Male Academy closed on Monday
weck
The HeraM looks at camp meetings from u
singular standpoint. 1t says " These meetings
arc joyous seasons for the young aud gay. OF
both sexes, who generally do most Of !heir court
lr9 ~ camp meetings
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Farmers, families, and others can purchase ne
Remedy equal to DIR. Tobias Venetian Liniment for
the cure Of cholera, darrhGa, dysentery, Group,
collie, and sea sickness. taken interHaly-Qt is per-
fecty harmless; see oath accompanying each bottle)
and externally for chronic rheumatism, headache,
toothache sore throat, cuts, bruises
mosquito bites, old sorea, pains in limbs, back and
chest. The Venetian Linimen. was introduced in
1s4 and no one who has used it but continues to do
3d. many stating, If it was ten dollars bottle they
would not be without it. Thousands of certificates
can be seen at the depot, speaking of Its wonderful
curative properties. Price, Fifty cents and One Dol
lar Sold BY the druggists and storekeepers through
out the United States. Depot, 10 Park Place, New
Xort-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

There was n pretty large attendance at the
auction sale of Mr.. e. B. Smyth's property on the
Avenue Wednesday, but the property did not sell
as high as It was expected it would.
No. l, of the new houses. sold to Ihomos Y.
DeNormandie for 57.9OO No. ., to John r.
McLcar, for $500; No. o. to DIR. A. II. Grim
shaw, for 81 800, and No. 4, to j. z. Doughtcn,
for $500.
The house in Avenue Row sold to Samuel NJ
Harrington, Esq, for $4,000, making total of
Sl33 $40 for the five houses. The auctioneers
were L. W. Stidham & Son.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The First National Bank of Dover has declared
dividend of four per cent, clear Of taxes, for
the last six months.
The Delaware Railroad has declared the usual
semiannual dividend of per cent.
Secretary Boutwell's monthly statement on
July let shows that The amount of public debt,
less cash and sinking fund in the Treasury, is
S2,4s9, 0O2, 4SO &c, against 1885,, 4126l3 - on
the list day of June-a decrease of ZIG, 4i0 1872 Sc.
The total debt, principal and interest, is $2,645,-
17O,294 49, against 638 $40 653 10 on the let of
June. According to the figures furnished, the
debt less cash ia Treasury and sinking fund, had
been decreased since the LIST of March last $780,
AGO. 10 40.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08
SpefiaI gntires.
GRANT AND PROSPERITY.
CrIstadoro's Excelsior Hair DYE.

Business revives under the now regime. Other
than general causes have, however, given tremcn-
dous impetus to the s,e of
CrIstadorO's Excelsior Hair Dye.
The Chemists have come out in two leading sces-
tiic journals against the lead and sulphur Posons
for the head tor that is their proper Designations
with which the country is infested while Dr. Chiffon
the first analytical chemist in America, announces
to the world that
CRIsTADoRo's DYE IS UTTERLY PoIsoNLEss,
and that he knows it to be SO because he has anay-
zed IT. CRISTADoRo'S HAIR PRESERvATIvR, as
Dressing acts like charm on the Hair after Dye
ing TRY it.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

THE WAsHINGToN FIRE CoMrANY's NEW
Hook AND LADDER APPARATUS new hook
and ladder apparatus of the Washington Fire
Company has been housed and attracts much at
tention The carriage is forty feet long from the
end of the tongue to The end of the tiller and is
painted white and handsomely ornamcnted. 1t
contains five ladders, respectively %. 80, %, 20
and 10 feet in length five large and five sma /
hooks and one large chain hook with pole, four
lantcrs and signal lamp, four axes, two picks,
crowbhr and other instruments likely to be of
great use ut very extensive fires II was built by
Chas. Hartshorne, Of New York. aud cost 5'1250.
The machine is an important addition to the APP
paratus of our fire department. and its want has
often been felt at large fires in the past.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

th- The place to- go II you want boots and shoes
that will wear is Nicholson & Foulks, No. 1902 West
Second street, Wilmington. Gentlemen can lind an
assortment which embraces every variety of boot and
shoe, from the light dress shoe fancy pump, to the
heaviest brogans 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 is just the place to CO.
Remember the place, 1902 West Second street, Will
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

SHIPMENT or pEAcmEs-The peach growers
VI Whitehall and R,ymond's Neck held a meet
ng IN Smyrna tonakc arrangements for shipping
their peaches at less cost than that charged by
railroad. They resolved to employ ting and
three schooners To run from Whitehall Lending
during the season. 1t is estimated from 1000 to
10000 baskets can be shipped from there. The
peach growers around Leipsic have engaged two
steam tugs and several sailing vessels To carry
tlliir peaches 10 marke..-ChrytOR HefdM.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

is the pure peachy Complexion which follows the
use of Hagan's Magnolia Balm. 1t is the True Secret
Of Beauty. Fashionabls Ladies' in Society under.
stand this.
The Magnolia Balm changes the rustic country
Girl into Belle more rapidly tnan any other thing
Redness sunburn, tan, freckles, blptches and all
effects of the summer disappear where it is used
and genial, cultivated fresh expression is obtained
which rivals the Bloom of Youth. Beauty is posi-
sbe to all who will invest 70 cents Mt any respecta
bic store and insist On getting the Magnolia Balm.
Use nothing but Lyons Kathairon to dress tao hair
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

MOWERS AND REArERs.-The following is tho
report Of the great field trial of Mowers and
Reapers, held at Sedala, Mo-, and closing on
Saturday the 26th of June. 1t is said that no
more exhaustive trial of agricultural Implements
has ever been held ut the West The Clipper
machine received the four highes. marks in each
class in which 1t was entered. We give the
figures In the class of "Droppers," presenting
the marks received by each machine, 100 being
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

UNDERSTANDABLE AT the Parsonage of
the NJ y. Church, in Chester. July 9th, by Rev.
James Cunningham. James Anderson, and Martha
Anna Rudolph both Of this city.
TAYLOR CAvNA.- the evening OF the sotb ult..
in Philadelphia, at the residence of the brides
mother, by thu Rev. Andrew Culver, Mr.. job b
former place. "
Delaware county papers please copy.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

PRg-ESrATIoS.-The employees of the railroad
awarded to another gentleman, last week, pre-
sentcd him with magnificent lib. pound cake
aud eight boxes Of LUCINDA Strawberries Mir.
Kirby made the presentation. Mrs. made hearty
acknowledgement for the iavor.-SiaJrnd Times.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

SUDDEN DEArm.-Mrs Jane Husband, quite
an elderly lady who resides ut 7O5 Tatnall street
died quite suddenly this morning. She has been
sick Tor some time but appeared much better last
evening. This morning her daughters fixed her
in her chair and left her, to go to market the
other to get breakfast. The latter returned to see
II her mother was ready for breakfast and found
her dead in the chair.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

gentleman, whose father died of consumption at
SO years, WAS also attacked when about 81, by the
disease, He had cough. night sweats and general
debility. Doctors recommended cod liver oil, but
he wasted away. At last he determined to use Bran
drcih's Pills In two months they made him sound
nun.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

~ The crops-The crops bids fair to he very
line during this year. The berry crop In this state
was never so large; the wheat is excellent and the
peach prospect is timer than it ever WAS This will
whether the crops be poor or otherwise, j W. Br-
ME will continue 10 sell excellent boots and shoes 10
ladies, gents and children upon the very lowest pri-
ces. The number Is Dos Maidet street,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

CHcIL County CASE DLcIpEp. The Court of
Appeals has Just rendered decision, reversing
l'le decision OF the Orphans Court Of this conn
". in the case Of Mary \. Riddle vs.. John W.
Falls,
HE facts If the ease ate these; Mary A. Rid
die filed her petition in the Orphans Court cla'n-
ng TIC proceeds Of sale Of II yoke Of young oxen
aud carriage belonging to The estate Of her
husband, Humphrey Riddle. The foundation OF
the claim was u clause in her husbands will
which brqueaihed TO her whatever personal
property she might need to carry on farming
with" The Executor, Falls, resisted this claim,
and The Orphans Court, after argument. refused
her prayer, and dismissed her petition. Mrs
Riddle then prayed an appeal to Annapolis, and
the decision just rendered revorses the decision
of the Orpbaus Court, orders the Executor TO
pay over 10 Mrs. Riddle her full clnn and, in
conclusion, directs the Executor, Falls to pay
the cXpenSes.-CecR Wh'g
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

THIRD SrRuEr BRipGE.-rhe work of filling
up the abutments at the northcrly end OF this
bridge is proceeding rapidly. The Railroad Co.
has built its branch road up on the bridge to the
point where 1t is intended 10 fill up, and trains
of dump. cars are rapidly filling the place up
with sand
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

AEMoRY SrCuRED.--Thc Smyth Zounves have
leased the third story OF the Ferris Il Garrett
building, at sol Market street. for an armory. 1t
Is to be nicely papclcd and painted for them by
after. The company have now about hundred
members,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

SALE or REAL EsrATE.-Jnmcs II. Ray. Of
Newark, has sold for jacob Currinden II farm
near Coocns Bridge, containing 30 acres to DAY.
III W. Ca,ky, Of Baltimore, for $4,000 cash.
lie lias also sold toJacob Cuirinden the farm of
Robert Fuigunson near Newark, containing lij
acres for sll, 800 one halt cash.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

AIRING IRA colored boy named Cannon re-
Gently carried off one of number of watches
he was examining in the jewelry store of Alfred
Warmingham, in Milford. The boy was shortly
afterwards arrested, and Immediately offered 10
pay for the watch and the costs of the case, say
ing that he "ouly went out TO see how she would
run in the open air." His offer was accepted.
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leaths.

HuSBANDS-on Wednesday morning, It'll inst,
mrs. Jane Husbands, In the Slst year Of her age
Inc relatives and friends of tine family are invited
u attend the funeral from her late residence, No.
house at 2 o'clock,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

,irinity If Ills div wss nj Frrderica G mirs he.
low here on Thursday, and distinctly heard the
explosion Of two of Duponts powder mills which
took place on that day. This is u coed distance
for Nulnl 10 trnXnl
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

IN FOR REpAIRs.-Thc U. s. Light House Boat
Gerdnuium is now lying Mt Fourth Street wharf.
She hrs been on duty at New Orleans aud Is here
Tor rcpairs, but has not yet been assigned 10 any
particular boat yard.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

FATAL AccIDENT.-As john Mllburn, of Dover,
was engaged Tuesday, the 9Th Instant in hauling
logs for William Shakespeare, the "sweep," or
lever, Of the log carriage got loose and came over
with terrible force, striking and instantly killing
Mr.. Milburn. Deceased leaves wife and several
children.
WILMISGToN AND READING RAiI.RoAD.-Chef
Engineer Steele, of the Wilmington and Reading
Railroad, was in town last week making arrange
mcnts for the reception and delivery of cross ties
for this end of the road. He made contract for
quite quantity and 1t Is understood that track
laying will shortly commence here Tho short
branch connecting this road with the Pennsyl-
vaua Railroad, at Coatcsville, is completed and
in running order.
WILMiSGToS AND WESTERN RAILRoAD.-Thc
Board of Directors of this road met Wednesday at
2 O'Clock at the Board of Trade rooms, and
elected Joshua 7. Head, of this city, President.
Committees were appointed to select Secretary,
Treasurer &C. No instalment on tho stock has
yet been called for.
We congratulate the public and those mmc-
diatcly concerned in this most important enter
prise on the selections made for Directors and
President. The energy, persistence and capable
tiles of the latter arc qualities well known and
well appreciated in this community, and they
will not fail to make their influence shown in the
work of building the Wilmington and Western
Railroad.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

GuSE 10 RouNp LAkE.--Rcv. Mcssrs. Cook
man, Clymer and Gracey lett todny to be present
ut The National NJ. Il. camp meeting. commencing
tomorrow at Round Lake, iu the State Of New
York
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

The WIlatlSGroN AND WESTERNS RAILROAD
Concerning his enterprise, the West Chester
Republican snye. The citizens Of Wilmington are
very much in carucst in regard To this road
which they see at once, must, when built, open
up To them new source Of trade and commerce.,
which cannot help adding greatly to their pros
pcriy.
" But il is no; Wilmington alone that will be
benefited hy the speedy completion Of this roid.
When ii is remembered that il will run through
rich ard fertile part Of Chester county, If car
rled 10 its proposed destination. IL becomes Il
matter Of deep Interest to those Of our citizens
who live On or near the probable r.ute."
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

PsrsoSAL.-Thc Milford Mutual Friend says
ut Is understood that General Torbcr Is packing
up, preparatory to proceeding to San Salvador
where he will represent the interests OF Uncle
Sumuul,"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

General Paez, the distinguished libera;or of vene-
zuela' says he has used them as his only medicine for
thirty Year,, with the most satisfactory results.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

CuRious NAMEs.-The following names have
bcun taken from the new Wilmington City
Directory, published by Jenkins u Atkinson, for
1869, the origin of which may appear somewhat
curious TO Our readers. III list so numerous
there are only Iioggs and Bacons, Bucks
and Lamb, l Bull but s Bullocks and llarcs
There arc no trees, but II Bushes, Twis and
Bramblc. Although there are no men, women
and children there are Boddys, Hand, Lcggs
and only Foote's.
of tic fcathcred tribe there are II Martins, 4
Crows, 4 Birds, don't know what kind, Cana
rvs, Robin, Peacock and Hawke.
Wild animals are scarce there being only 8
Foxes, | Wolfe and Bear Money is also scarce
There are no Banks and only 2 Moneys, Sllvers,
Fpps aud Shilling.
There are 10 Mills and Is Millcrs The spiritual
welfare of the people is very much neglected as
there are only Deacons, 3 Monks and Bishop.
Although many buildings are being erected
there arc only 2 Bricks and 5 Stones, but there
are ii Halls II Chambers aud Kitchen.
Ol the color Of the people there are II Blacks,
u OF whom are white; 20 Whites, of whom arc
black; % Browns some of whom are white and
some black; Grays, Pink and Dunns -
Greens and D Greenmans. There Ia / Cora
(specd with K.,) and Cobb; . Backburn-
ana 2 Blnckstones. There arc Longs aud D
shorts z Iitles, G StontS and 2 Sizes There
are 20 Caunona but only Gum.
There are 2 sGectel but nothing nearel sour
ihaa Pickles, In The musical line there arc 4
Bells. 0 Horns aud l Pipers. There are Farm
RI and only Fields and Seeds. There are 9
Files aud hammers. The earth is KEPT moist
by ID Clouds and Foggs.
mere are 2Wasiinglon's, 0 Jctlersons,2 Madi
ton's. 10 Adams, Monroe, % Jaclson's, .
FOLKS. Harrlsons, 90 Taylors, 90 Pieice's,
Crants,
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For costiveness, Dyspepsia, and as Family Mcdi
cine they arc unrivAllcd.
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The HOME FOR AGED WoMEN.-1hc managers
Of the Home for Aged Women have purchased
a,I 10y loo Dy l9o5a ieet on iiarrison sirsg' ana
WHICH they design to erect u suitable building
Mr. Thomas McClary has presented them with u
lot valued at 5000 the proceeds Of which will he
used 10 aid in building. Any contributions for
this purpose will be th0nkiully received by the
Treasurer, Miss Anne Semple, gO2 Market street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

FoR BRASpYwiNE CAMr.-Llst Sunday even
ing the congregation of st. paul's NJ. L. church
voted with but two dissenting voices to attend
the Brandywne camp meeting, which com
monccs on the 10th of August next. VIM Bright,
Joseph s. Dickerson, and Humphrey Pyle We're
appointed Il committee to secure grounds. The
paslor, Rev. Mr.. Clymer, was afterwards add cd
to the committee,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

TRUSTEES ELtcrtp.-Georgc Z. Tyhout, S. NJ.
Curtis, Juhn Williamson and Edward d. Port
er have been elected To i'll the vacancies in the
board Of Trustees Of Delaware College
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

70 4. d. Il. Stevenson arc tue agents of the cele-
DRAFTED Florence Sewing Machine which has given
usversal satisfaction and took the premium az the
Paris Exposition in 1867. Those in want Of n good
machine shonld call aud them at Ti2 Market Sc,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

SHERIDAN RirLEs.--The Sheridan Rifles have
elected the following officers: Captain, John
Carroll; First Lieutenant, William Morrison /;
Second Lieutenant, William w. Bowen. The
members are ninniiesting renewed Interest in the
Company, and il is expected that In few weeks
they vii, be able to turn out with sixty fully
elnpped mon.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

A RAILROAD RuMoR. = The Harrisburg
Telegyaph of Wednesday, says: ut is positively
asserted that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
hls obtained the control of the majority OF the
stock OF the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad,
and that road will be leased by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, in order TO give them n
through line to New York and direct communist
cation with the great Pacific Railroad" This
tnmor has been on our streets for the last fort
night but its truth is denied by those who ought
TO be convcrsant with the facts of the casc.--
icddin1 Times,
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"a Ladies wishing Children's Clothing made and
perfect satisfaction guaranteed should 20 10
A. u II. SrEs ENSON
Ma
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-07-08

Ia Those in want of patterns for ladies ana chill
drens clothing OF the latest style should call on
A. u Il. STEVENSON
10 Market strpnt