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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

a nfAurlruL STRANGER IN the SKIES.


Tuesday evening, about hali-past seven o'clock,
everybody was startled, Interested and delighted,
by the appearance OF most brilliant meteor Ia
in the western skies 1t appeared to shoot from
near the souIhernmost star iu the constellation,
Great Bear" and moved due west uutil within
about thirty degrees Of the western horizon,
where il exploded. 1t left bright luminous
trail, and east light strong enough 10 illuminate
the faces Of observers stationed at favorable
points after the explosion well defined nu-
cleus remained visible for about fifteen minutes,
and from this nucleus long sting Of whltish
vnpor arose, ascending 10 great height In II
siuuouo line. and this also remained visible Tor
many minutes. flenucleus and stream Of vapor
had soinrw hat of tic appearance of great lamp
blown rnt, and from which an enormous line OF
smoke was streaming. The liHe of vapor assembled
u short di-tnnce in an apparently vertical line,
and lhcn made Il great bend to the southwark
fprniii. semcrclc and then resuming its
vertical ascent, went TAP 10 u great height. One
observer laws that the stream Of yapUr rrinainrd
In sighl ur,re than twelve minutes 10y his watch
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From Port Deposit.

M" TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING camp MEEr-
ING-fEsrivAT, nc.
Ponr DkroslT, Aug. 2l.-In my last referred
to Iic-c of Good TemI'lars, to he held %, the
10Th list. II was in a grove near East Nolliug-
ham, Pa Lodges from Port Deposit, North
East, Rising Sun, Ekton, Kennett Square, Row.
andsyille md other places were represented
Tue stand for the speaker AMI officers was about
thir,y-two feet long and ten or twelve wide,
covered with plank in regular camp meeting
style, and ornamented with evergreen strctchcrs
aud wrcilhcs In front OF the stand between two
trees was suspended The National ilig. while on
the right and left were two superior bands Of
music. II il estimated that there were about six
thousand persons present, but seats for only about
fur hundred.
The ring address, by Mr.. Brueius. Esq of
Chester county, Pn., was u clear and earnest
appeal n temperance. He was followed By Rev.
+. l.. Poulson, In Ills usual earnestness, lleHcy
and humur. After dinner came the spca.er Of the
day-iiorace Greeley. Ills discourse was calm,
points; |. What is lntempcrauce. III. What it
does. Ill. Oar obligation concerning ii. lie
was followed by Dr. ST. bbins III Il short, perso-
nal, imprtuous defamation, very much like the
lrishnan's physical constitution, pore,Jnt reuk.
Altogether the meeting was II success, aud the
order was favorable comment upon the cause of
temperance.
A camp meeting il in progress ut Aberdeen,
Hartford county. Yesterday was n big day, but l
have not learned who occupied the pulpit. An
excursion train left here yesterday Sunday
morning for the camp Mt Brandywine summit
On Wednesday there will DO festival in the
Prcsbl terrain church at West Nottingham. Tbs
ladies' If that church intend making Il grand
affair of IT, j.
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THE PENINSULA.


The Orphans Court of Worcester county met
"u Tuesday Of last week. Judge Pitts could not
attend, on account Of severe Illness.
7 The farm near Berlin, belonging to Lemnel
y. Duncan was last week sold to Mr.. Sheldon
Young, Of Jolliett ILL.,, for $1,000 cash.
"a camp mcetingjs now in PROCESS at Chinco-
league and one will commence at Nassawaiigo,
three miles from Snow Hill, on the 9th.
The schooner "Mariah Elizabeth" Is now IN
the hands of deputy Sheriff Bailey, having been
attached at the suit OF n creditor of j. A. ~ W.
W. Melvin.
correspondent writes to tho MESSENGER
that there was born on his farm calf with ears
aud nose similar to n mules; it had no eyes, the
'kln being perfectly smooth over the place where
the eyes should have been.
Mr.. Peter Furbush of Berlin, has refused to
pay the Corporation tax assessed against him
by the town authorities, on the ground that he Is
not bound 10 pay the road tax and nj the same
limo work upon the streets. The Bailitf has
ltvird upon property to satisfy the same, and Mr..
Y Intends to test the " Constitulonalty" of the
law
james A. Melvin, Esq.,, well known citizen
# Ncwtown. disappeared about two weeks ago,
and has not been heard from since.
CAROLINE COUNTY, MD.
The Denton Union, of the 20th, says that in
that county fifteen weeks have now elapsed since
rain has fallen In sufficient quantity TO "wet the
EfOnnd through"
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are IN lintnined with increasing interest. They
are held In wilmington circle tent. Tho great
crowd ct Sabbath departing makes quite change
In the general appearance of the congregations
ana Vel among those who have remained there is
no falling III 10 the interests of the meeting
There Ii is bees little or no wild-fre or unhealthy
excitement. Men and women have been Intense
y aud Immensely IN earnest. md that earnestness
dors not seem to subside with a change in the
surroundings. The great thought Of constant re-
iisiins wmk is kept continually before the people,
rus afternoon the ehillrcn's meeting was
marked by particular feature. After remarks
ny kevs. a. Cookmln, Lucas, and Pancoast. the
children were asked whether any of them loved
Jesus! and several arose aud said, 81 do love
Jesus, &c, ,Sc. When they were requested If
any of them wanted y new heart they might
kneel II the nliara and ask Jesns to give it to them
and without any special urging thirty boys and
girls, from seven 10 fourteen years of age, came
U Tue altar Of prayer; then the Sunday School
Superlntcndrns aud teachers gathered around
them IN solemn prayer. the scene was very i'm
pressiyr, inllhers and fathers were gathered
around their children in holy prayer for their con-
version.
This morning heavy fog hangs over us aud
rain threatens.
The camp will probably close on Thursday
murning. j. f. e.
WEDNESDAY, August 2jth.-Rev. Messrs. Wig
gns, kuItz and Great were the preachers to-day.
Brother Great has large individuality for little
man his sermon was full OF interest from begin
ming to end. He Is n young man, and has the
promise OF bsng useful servant of the Lord
Jesus.
AZ o'clock, A. NJ, a meeting was held in the
Wilmington cilcle tent for the promotion OF
Christian Holiness Many were led to entire
conservation of their All to God; others entered
in the tullncss Of the divine grace.
The chidrcn's meeting was held in Wilmington
circle tent to-day. The children arc taught to
feel that these are especially their meetings, and
are urged to take part Ia them. Their prayers
and remarks are full of simple power. SOME of
the children were converted.
Prayer meetings at the stand and Ia the large
tents are held every day.
We are constrained to say that this Is one of
the most profitable camp meetings We have ever
attended.
Rev. 4. q. Murphey formerly Of Wilmington,
arrived to-day. He stops with st. Paus people
+ II n
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WE PRESENT to the farmers of Delaware this

We PRESENT to the farmers of Delaware this
week the advertisement of Joshua A. Horner OF
53 South Gay street. Baltimore Mr.. Horner
manufactures bone dust on his farm near Balti-
more, and wishes to increase It's snle In this
State and on the Eastern Shore. We do not
know Mr.. Horner, personally, but his ADVERTISE
tnent reads like that of IN old fashioned honest
farmer, and VIC should expect, were We to order
bonc-dust from bis mills, to get pure, unadul-
terated article. There can be no doubt that much
OF The stuff sold for phosphate OF linc boue-
dust, phuinc &c, is so diluted with admxtures
oil Garth sinh, &C., that it is almost worthless us
fertilizer. 1t Is therefore, great desiacratum to
farmers to have within reach reliable inanufac-
turer whose manures can be depended upon
always to produce results aimed at. We there
fore advise farmers to give Mr. Horner's bone
dust trial and see whether 1t has the merit
claimed by the manufacturer.
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- - '---'----- - -
OUR LETTER BOX.
The Milford Post Onice.


MEs,Is. EDlTons THAT model symbol of
Journalistic literature, under the title Of ''Dela-
warean," and familiar to many Dcliwarcans who
can read plain realizing, and still a greater num-
Der who are 50 unfortunate as TO be compelled to
get iir puii'ica advisers to read il to them, has
betn guilty, With many other things, Of down
right lying, In regard TO the management of The
Milford Post Office. But this being part, and
not small part, either of its creed aud since it
Is generally conceded that g liar cannot tell the
Truth" and as we believe in the maxim Every
man To Ills trade" il is, perhaps, 10 some extent
excuta!le. 1t would probably be well, however,
just here tn remind Mir. X. Of the fact that his
political machinery is so thoroughly composed of
copper metal, that we think his influence at
Washington would probably be insufficient to
mpeach, In the least degree, the character of an
honest man who performs his duty us faithfully
It's does The present Postmaster ut Milford.
MANY CIR ,ZENS of MlI.Fppp
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BRASpYwIsE MILLS QUOTATIONS. BY JANIS e.
PRICE, q Co.
MarrfagRs.

ZhBLEY.-On Tuesday afternoon, August 2lth, 1869
Martha, wife of Anthony G. zebley. in the SD
year OF her aye.
OREM-GOODWIN.-ByR Rev Z. Miller on the 18th
Inst, MI. James Orem, of Queen, Anne to Miss
Sallie A. Goodwin, Of Kent Co., Nd.
PHILLIPS-GR Tuesday, August 81,
AZ Odessa, by Rev. g. A. Phebus, Mr.. William H.
Phillips OF LEBANON Kent Co., Del, to Mis- Sallie
j. Grnenberg Of Odessa. Del.
SIN lTH-BLEST.-Jun cath, at the residence of
kev J: d. Erwin, 1402 Christian St., Philadelphia,
nba:. = Smith, Of Baltimore, Md, to Josephine
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

The Hide and Ledtter Interest of last week has
the following In reference TO the morocco IN rket
in this city:--
business is rather active in this place at present,
and the call continues fair for all grades III goods
Some of the large dealers are buying l1cfiI In
anticipation of u good Fall trade, whil, vi. .h,r
manufacturers arc taking u fair ampipl ut stock
suitable for their business We have sill thu
complaint to make Of the high price oI the raw
material, In fact some classes OF stock cannot be
used at present rates; manufacturers are and
must buy with much care, or it will merely bc
exchanging an old dollar for new one. doing
business at present prices Of raw stuck. The nd
vance on the flushed article Is almost impossible
TO obtain. and prices remain much the same us
last ip,Ortrd We oupr.-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

The JUNCTION AND BREAkwAIER RAILROAD
Concerning the extension OF this road from
Georgetown to Lcwes, the Sussex Journal says
The work Is progre sing rapidly on the rail.
road. Some three and half miles have been
laid and large part Of il pm, in perfect order
The line Of the ruad was surveyed by Mcrs NJ
C0nwell, Esq, the acting civil engineer and
superintendent. Mr.. q. did his work handsome
ly, running straight line, and after passing the
curve ut this place you eau see the ocean at the
other nd--with piassu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

Mns.i,s. EnruRs For the past two or three
year. have watched with considerable interest
the dpiuss of the managers of the Agricultural
Society and have often wondered why il is that
| such discrimination is made in the distributions
| Of Pr iuni>. or to make myself more fully I'M
dorst1"d why h IL that our horses, horses that
bel M IL our Stnte are not Offered premiums
worthy Of competing for Instead Of having the
purses 50 errlngcd that trained track horses from
philadelphia come down here season after season
and carry away $500 Of our money, ard that ty
horses Kept for the sole purpose Of hippodronng
around the country. We have good horses in
this city and comfy, horses that eau trot fast.
and which woud malie II good race and nfr ird
grafiltaii n TO the numerous v,itor, who tlrppg
the grounds, hut their owners are not disposed to
COME IN competition with the above class Of Nv L.
IRIS and horses.
One III the esiuublu directors Of the society,
great luvGr ot horses and who delights to spend
money 4, improve the breed II this State de-
serves d, have some opportunity shown to him
instead of all to strangers as an inccatiye to en-
| courage him in his cnduayurs. 4 few remarks in
your epey sheet might nave the desired effect and
awake the Directors from the Rip Van Wrinkle
SLEEP IN which they seem to have fallen. on this
subject. A SToCRuoLpER.
HIM, ,,ts .,pt,st businpst ,nnttn IL
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

MEssRs. P. II. DRAKE Il Co, propliet0rs OF the
Plantation Bitters, are said to be the largest i'm
porters of II. Croix Rum and Calisaya Bark in
America. The Rum imported by this Firm is all
used in tho preparation of their Bittcrs, and is
manufactured under the immediate supervision
OF of their agents, upon leased plantations on
the Island of ST. Thomas Over niue thousand
a"nna,ly Far "I their Btters Alone the Calisaya
Bark imported from Brazil, and is also gathered
ard selected by the natives, under the supcrvi-
sion of an agent sent out for that purpose The
cures produced by these Bittcrs are wonderful
MAGSoLiA WATER.-Superior to the best i'm
ported German Cologne, and sold at half the
price.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

ing the erection of the new students residence OF
Taylor Il Jnckson's academy expires by contract
to-day. and the buildisg Is done, painted and
ready for its inmates. John G.. Haddock was
the contractor for the whole structure.
The gas company are now laying four-inch
main on Eighth Street, from Madison to Franklin,
distance Of 1900 feet, and the work of paving
and curbng on franklin, from Seventh to Eighth,
ia abOut 10 he done
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Sink
Ing Fund give no lice that sealed proposals will
be received for the redemption of one million of
dollars of the loan of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania due July LIST, 1870 until noon of
October /, 1869. There are few States in the
Union able to make IN announcement of this
character.
The weekly statement of tho Philada. banks
shows decrease in deposits, of s36s,311; in
specie, of s21 1892; in legal tenders, of $40 60s
In circulation, fs2,55s and on increase in loans,
of 9376.635
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

RooKLAsD FEMALE INSTITUTE. call the
attention of our readers 10 the advertisement Of
this hourishing and well-known female institu-
tign OF learning. situated at Nyack NY, beau
ride from New York. The grounds comprise ten
acres and are tastetully laid out afordipg pupils
facilities for healthfu outdoor sports and recrea-
tions. The plan of study embraces three depart
ments-the Preparatory, Academic and Collegiate
and each department in charge of competent
teachers,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

GEassnoprERs-The warm dry weather of tho
Ih'1t few weeks has brought out the grasshoppers
IN strong force, and they arc doug considerable
damage In Chester county. A gentleman from
The neighborhoed Of Waynesburg, In Honey
bronx township, says they arc very bad IN that
vicinity, particularly so on the young clover.
lie noticed several fields where the clover was
almost entirely destroyed Vest Chester Record.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

SELLING CIGARs.--In New York several cigar
dealers have just been fined for exposing for sale,
in their show cases. loose cigars. Shopkeepers
should notice that section 81 of the act of July
20 1868, imposes penalty Of fine and imprson-
II cnt upon persons offering for sale cigars IN any
other form than in the original box, and that The
taking # cigars from box regularly stamped
and placing thea, in show case renders them
liable to the penalty.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

HORTICULTURAL ExHiBiTIos.-Th annual ex-
hibon Of the Horticultural Society will coni-
mcnce 10 Institute Hall on Wednesday evening
september 18th, and continue day and evening
throughout the week. The display both OF
fruits and vegetables, ought to bs very extensive
aur such season US that Just closing, notwlti-
Handling the drought.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

WEDNESDAY, August %.
The market was crowded this morning with all
kinds OF produce. Truckers still complain of
low prices. Butter keeps high, owing no doubt
10 the scarcity Of pasture. The great cry among
all farmers IN the market was more rain. The
corn crop, they say is beyond redemption, even
If rain should come now. Peaches, peas and
apples were very PLENTY. We make the following
uilptnlious r"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26
The President Declares War

The President Declares War
Against all impositons 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
the hair, but psralyze the system. Impostors
WHO DESTROY THE UNwARY
should be put down by law. In the meantime,
Cristador0's Excelsior Hair rye
is 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 on the hair after dyeing
Tryit
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26
&ukffaI Nntffks.
TO Owners of Horses and Cattle

10 OWRerB or Horses ana GALLO.
TOBIAS DERBY CONDITION POWDERS ARE
L warranted superior 10 any others, or no pay, for
the cure of Distemper, Worms, Bots. Coughs, Hide
bound. Colds, &C., in Horses; and Coils, Coughs,
Loss Of MILK Black Tongue, Horn, Distemper, &c,
In Cattle. They are perfectly safe and innocent;
no need OF stopping the working OF your animals.
They increase the appetite, give ne coat, cleanse
the stomach and urinary organs; also increase the
milk Of cows. Try them and you will be with
out them. The late Hiram Woodruff, celebrated
trainer of trotng horses used them for years. Col.
Philo p. Bush, OF tn, jerome Race Course, Fordham
n Y, would not use them until he was told OF what
they are composed, since which he Is without
them. He has over twenty running horses in his
charge and for the last three years has used 9th
er medicine for them. He has kindly permitted me
to refer any to him. Over 1900 other references
can be seen at the Depot.
Sold by Druggists and Sadlers. Price 2b cents pc
box. Depot, 10 Park Place, New York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

q Tho place to go II You want boots and shoei
that will wear is Nicholson 8 Foulks, No. 1902 wes
Second street, Wilmington. Gentlemen can find ar
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 meme
wha wish to buy can fail to be suited while to &c,
shoes for your children it is just the place to 60
Remember the place. 1902 West Second street. viii
miurton.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

OYSTERS IN PRospEcr. Snow Hill Mes
senger says the people Of that section "begiu to
smile again ut the approach of month with an
X" III IL. We are told that not only the bcdded
Chesapeake oyster bids fair to BIO good this sea-
son, but that the native oyster is very ilue.n
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

IT is mournful sight to see business man
Loading about his store or Office complaining of
liberal system of advertising by circulars and the
daily newspaper, he may treble his business In
six months and make money "easy." One dol
lar judiciously invested In advertising Is worth
five to auy man, TRY
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

Nav CROP CoTToN.-The first balo of new
crop cotton raised near Selma, Alabama, and con-
sigucd to Mcssrs. Henry Sloan & Sons, of Phila-
dulphia, was sold at auction yesterday by Samuel
&. Cook, Mt 40 cents per lib. Mr.. Richard Garsed
WAS the purchaser.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

AcuIpaST.-Last Monday man working on
st. Pau's Catholic Church, at Fourth and Jackson
streets, fell from the top of the building to the
ground, injuring himself pretty badly.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

LECTURE ny Miss DIcKINsoN.-In response to
an invitation given her. upon the occasion of her
visit TO Wilmington last winter, Miss Anna L.
Dickinson has written to this city from San Fran
cisco, fixing the 18th of December for another
lecture. The Institute Hall has been engaged for
the purpose.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

THe SALEM STANDARD SAYs:--Adycrtlsing
has created many u new business has enlarged
many nm old business has revived many dull
business has rescued many failing business !;
success iu any business. Try 1t, reader, i'll your
business
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9eaths.

LEECH.-on Monday morning the 23d inst, Evan
y. \. Leech eldest son OF Daniel and Emma s..
Leech, in the third year Of his age
ALLDERDICE.-0n Sunday, August 22d, Joseph
Alderdice, aged IS years, son Of the late Abraham
JUMP.-On August 18th, 1860, John Jump, ssn OF
John W. Jump Of Milford. aged year,.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

vlsIrIse FIREMEs.-Hope Steam Fire Engine
Company, of Norfolk, Virginia, Intend visiting
this city about the 10th Of October. No doubt
they will receive hearty welcome.
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B O n e D u S t

B o n e D u S t
THE subscriber having Just erected at his farm
l. near the city, the most improved machinery for
making BONE DUST, is now ready to I'LL orders
for any quantity which will be delivered ut the short
eet notice.
The Bone Dust will be finer than any heretofoer
mnde by hin, quo chemical process resorted toy
bling the Farmer or Planter to COW 1t with the Drill.
Mr.. Samuel Sands, well known 10 the Farmers and
Planters of the United States as the former editor
OF the American Farmer and Rural Register, will
have charge of the Oiice. No. 6s SOUTH GAY ST.,
near Pratt and will be happy To receive the visits
orders Of his old friends.
FORTY-FIvE DOLLARS PER TON,
put up in neat bags. No charae for bags.
Farmers and others arc invited to visit my works.
have nothing to conceal.
My men have nothing nice to perform, therefore
have no mon admttance" signs on my premises.
Persons are free to examine my Factory, aud the
modus operandi Of Dus' making
cannot afford 10 pays, 10 or 20 per cent. to COM
mission merchants as my PROFITS do not exceed 10
per cent.
BONE DUST, SIS manufactured by me, is simple,
and its quality he made conform tn the price
JOSHUA A. HoRNEk,
Oflice 81 Solih Gay street, near Pratt.
Baltimore, Md.
Or at his old stand corner of Chew and Stirling
streets. ang2i, 1yw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

gE- Ladies and Misses Merlno Vests, Trlmmings,
Hosiery, Bindings, Buttons &c, for Boye Clothes
A & IL. EvkNSONE,
Tl2Aarket street,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-08-26

TWENTY-FIVE dollars will pay for two squares
In the Delaware TRIBUNE one year.