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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

Glycerine and Ltharge, mixed into u
paste, furnish an extremely firm cement for
iron and stone. us well as fastening iron to
iron, and is said to lie particularly adapted
to fixing iron IN stone, as for railways, ect.
the material hardeus very quickly, and must
therefore be used nj once. Ii Is insoluble in
water, and only attacked by concentrated
acids. Articles joined with it can he used
in very few hours afterwards. Sandstone
blocks, joined by this cement, have broken
in fresh fracture, rather than at the point
of the union of the original surfaccs. Very
dry liharge'does moi form so good cement
as that which has absorbed considerable
amount OF water. Ouly the purest material
is to be used. -9-.
The discovery Of this cement was acci-
dental, and was attended by rather ludi-
crous occurrence A gentleman about 10
attend a bali, wishing, In order 10 improve
his personal appearance, to reduce PIN
pie upon his forehead to as small a size as
possible, was advised to use white Of lead
but lacking this material, he supposed lilh-
arge wonld answer the purpose as well
and as glyceriue keeps the skin moist, he
mixed the two substances and placed the
mixture on the spot in question. In short
time the mass became SO hard that the appli
cation became very painful from the tight
ening of the skin. The use of solvents
water, spirits of tdrpcntine, alcohol, ben
zine, Sc.-was of no avail, and the unfortu
nato individual was obliged to remove the
lump by force, at the expense of extreme
pain and great disappointment at being una
BILE to visit the ball. This trifling occur
renee, however, suggested the idea of thu
valuable cement we have described.
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NUMBER 14S.


fARMERs ATTENDING MARKET LIABLE TO TAX
AS PRODUCE BRoKERs--THE TAX TO BE
ASSESSED.
Some receut decisions of the Internal Revenue
Department led General Woodall, Assessor for
this district, to address letter to the Commits
sioner, asking as to the liability of the farmers
attending market to the special tax Qicense)
dealers are required to pay. In reply, he has re-
ceived letter, the pith of which is rs follows -
OrricE OF INTERNAL REvEsuE,
WAsHINGTON, Sept. 30th, 1869.
SIR:-Your letter Of the 18th instant, inquiring
relative to liability to special tax of farmers who
sell the products of their farms, from the steam
boat wharf, or along the markets, wherever they
can find place, to unload the same, but having
no particular stand, is received. l reply TINT
farmers whose occupations il is to sell the pro-
ducts of their farms away from the place Of pro-
duciion, and at store or stand, are liable to
special tax as produce brokers
Persons selling In the way described In your let
ter, come in competition with dealers and brokers
who pay the special tax, and 10 exempt the farm
ers from the tax. when doing the same business,
would be manifestly unjust The sales TO which
you refer are net those of a peddLdr, and the
iariner who actually makes 1t a business to so
sell, should be held as produce broker
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
To DANIEL WeopALL, Assessor,
Wilmington, Delaware.
From this It will be seen that the Department
decides that persons regularly attending our
markets are liable to the tax and we are informed
instructed and will proceed at once to make the
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could not help it then, for my brain was
confused, and, STOPPING down, l took the
cases one by one, and opened them, in the
fond hope that had been deceived, and that
| should find the jewels safe but, save one
ring, which had escaped their notice, every
thing had been taken. / sat on the carpet
for few minutes holding my throbbing
head, and trying to recall the scene, but
almost In vain, for it seemed as If a portion
of my existence had been wiped completely
away. l was showing jewelry at one mo-
ment. the next 1t seemed that was seated
by the empty cases. tried to cleat my
faculties, but in vain; and l should think
quite half an hour had elapsed before thor
oughly awakened to the fact that had been
robbed, rung the bell. had nearly arrived
at the extent of my loss two or three times,
but only to have, as 1t were, veil drawn
over my senses, just as If a relapse were
coming on and then mentally blind, / could
do nothing but rock myself to and fro, trying
to get rid Of the remains of the strange stu
por in which had been plunged. Before
the waiter could ascend rang again.
Where are Mr.. and Mrs. Ross y in
quirod.
"Went out in brougham some time ago,
sir and your lunch is ready"
My lunch p exclaimed.
lcs, Sir Inc luncu tucy orucreu lOT
you."
"Oh, thank you !" l said quietly "I'n
ring again. Send my porter up in five
minutes time"
The waiter did rot seem surprised that
the door was fastened on the outside-it had
not struck him then but as soon as he had
gone, hastily repacked the empty morocco
cases, and as soon as possible made my way
into the street, and met the principal.
We were just getting uneasy, Mr.. Willis
and going to send after you. What have
they taken p
" Everything, sir, said almost tercely.
What" he exclaimed.
l told all knew, while he listened with
blank amazement. Then followed visit to
police headquarters and to MooIes, TO find
that Mr.. and Mrs. Ross had not returned
while SO impressed was the manager with
his visitors responsibility, that he laughed
at the idea of there having been any swind-
ling transaction. They were most respecta-
BILE people, he said paid their bill last time
without u murmur their porlmanteaus and
boxes upstairs were all in their rooms and
1t was all mistake" or something worse"
he added with a dark look at me.
That IL was " something worse" was very
soon evident, from the tubes and bottles, and
wine-glass containing a few drops of u lin
pid fluid, found to corroborate my story.
But though the instruments of the deception
even to couple of respirators, lined with
wet sponge, were found, the depredatOrs
had made their escape, and were never
found. =t.
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Pleasant Anair AT Delaware city.

DELAwsE CRY, October 29.-" To do good
and 10 communicate" is divine precept of large
and varied application. This was recently illus
tr.ted in little unpretcntious effort at pleasure
aAd profit made n our quiet town. II is generally
known that the Episcopal Church, In this place.
during the autumn was the recipient Of light
Mug stroke, which did 1t considerable damage;
and ii 10 marvellous that the whole ediflce was
not consumed. The lightning cloud passing over
the town spire of this church being the highest
elevation, naturally received the stroke; and the
rod being defectvely insulated, the whole build
ing was for Il few moments cnveloped in fire, but
happily was not consumed. This little flock of
Episcopalians has many friends, and since the
disaster, has received divers expressions OF SYM
patby. Among these good and pleasing things
was an amateur concert, given for the benefit oil
the parish and the pleasure of the inhabitants Of
the town, by q few ladies and gentleman OF
Ctaymont
This little party who displayed most decided
skill In music and song were received and treated
with special and thankful kindness their effort
was most acceptable, and the large audience that
waited on them evinced how highly they were
graiincd by the performances of these visitors Of
good will. Acts and events like the above are
very grateful and commendable, and should not
pass without a record. The gentlemen were gen.
erously entertained by F. d. Dunlap. Esq, and
the ladies by Captain Maxwell, and the evening
Of the concert was closed by joyous and festive
entertainment beautifully and bountifully pro-
vided by the ladies of the parish, In which there
was large participation. OsE.
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Delaware Hist orical society-AnnuaI
Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Historical Society Of
Delaware was held on the 14th inst. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year,
President, Hon. Willard Hall Vice Presidents,
VIM. I. Reed, Esq, DR.. Henry Ridgely, and Jas.
Ponder, ESQ.,; Recording Secretary, Rev. 7.
Gardiner Littell; Corresponding Secretary, DR.: L.
2. Bush Treasurer Gregg Chandler, Esq. LII
brarlan, Rev. willard II. Hinckley; Directors,
DIR. Henry +. Askew, DIR. VIM. Cnmmirs, Geo.
B. Rodney, Esq, Com John 7. Gillis, and James
&. Douglass, Esq.
During the past year n goody number OF books
have been added tu the Library, which have been
arranged upon additional shelves by the sysicma-
tic Librarian, who does not seem to be at all
afraid of hard work. Donations uf books and
newspapers have been received FROM Mrs. Solo
mon Sharp, the Misses Brindley, Bishop Morris,
OF Oregon, the Rev. Cornelius Springer, of Ono,
and Chancellor Bates.
The membership of the Society has increased
the following gentlemen having been added =
Messrs Jos. K. Walters, J. a. Fulton, John flck-
man, Moses Bradford, Rev. +. Israel, Rev. 6. A
| Latimer. Rev. l.. Marks, MIR. ClaIkson Taylor
| X. A. Gilpin, E,q, Rov. A. Goodman, Bshni
Becker, Rev.W H.lI Marsh, Rev. g. W, Folwcll
Rev. z. Riley Rev. q. II. Smytb, and Rev. j.
| McCabe, ID. y.
| Corresponding and Honorary members huy
| also been elected as follows ,-Drs Henry Glib
bons, WIN. L. Gibbons, r. X. Gibbons, at Sal
Francisco, Rev. WIN. Alkman, u. D.. If New
/ York John 8. Littcll, John Mccoy, E,qrs Rev
Messrs. j. w. Brown aud Wm +. y. Mursell, u
| Philadelphia.
A drawback to the Society is that some Of til
members take no note of time" which,it mus
be confessed, certainly does 1y very rapidly. and
although they do not forget their pledge To "pa
an annual contribution of three dollars" yet
year is very apt to slip away before member
aware of 1t, the pledge is forgotten, uninteniioi
ally good faith is broken, and the Society
hampered in its quiet but most important wori
We feel 1t only necessary 10 say u word TO Il
wise.
The time Is coming when the true value OF th
excellent Society will be fully appreciated:
New York, Brooklyn, Hartford and elsewher
! large and valuable collections have heen gathe
ed, reading-rooms and libraries established, a.
beautiful building erected; and oil within e
! montbt from their inception. Let us emplu
\ their zeal five owe so much to the past, wi
its examples aud warnings, II is only fair that
should transmit the advantages we have receive
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

Mr.. G. MAoD., of London England, W rites
to New York paper, urging it to use " its
powerful pen aud iriluence" to get up a
Grand International Dog Show. The proud
Brlishcr does himself the lcnor to remark
g America, that has hitherto been taking
the lead in advocating the advanced ideas of
the world in everything tending to the COM
fort of man, both in science and civilization.
is behind in this" Now this is scandalous
in the highest degree. Such a state OF
things must not he allowed to exist six
month longer. The tail-feathers of the great
American eagle must surely droop when its
children are obliged to make the humiliating
confession that while the great Republic has
taken The lead sin advocating the advanced
ideas of world" it has be- so disgracefully
behind the times as to have had no Dog
Show. Let the citizens of the Republic cease
for time their petty chickering's over the fl
naucial problem, and the tariff matter, and
the Presidential succession and the Ononda-
ga giant. and set resolutely at work to feme-
dy this defect in the national civilization
Cincinnati Gazette.
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FL
Senator sprague I'm the Newspaper
business.

Nearly year ago it was rumored that
Senator Sprague was negotiating for the
purchase Of the dying old National Intel.
Lgencer at Washington, but IN his behalf
there was ut that time positive denial OF
the soft impeachment. The poor old paf.e,
having died, however, and some vain at
tempts having been made to galvanize it into
active life again, it is now positively given
out that Senator Sprague has bought the
remains, and that under powerful battery
Of greenbacks, fractional currency, nickel
and copper he will probably revive the old
concern into an active and energetic political
machine, as the pioneer organ of Chief JUS
tice Chase for the Presidential succession.
Very good. If Senator Sprague has the
mind, as he has the means, for sinking ID
the experiment one or two hundred thousand
dollars, let him go ahead. While the money
lasts it will be II good thing for the writers
printers, paper makers, etc, concerned, ant
It may also help the Chief Justice. WHO
knows ,--NfW York Heruid.
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Arrest of n Bigamist.

pouGuERTY, THE MEDIA BIoAMlsT, COMMITTED
TO NEW CASTLE JAIL.
Our readers will remember sad case of suicide
at Media, Pa, recently reported in our columns.
The suicide was woman, who had been mar
ried by one James Dougherty, and been subse-
quenlly deserted by him. He had taken with
him several hundred dollars, the result Of careful
frugality and yeais of toll, by his wife, as SER
want, before he married her.
Dougherty came to New Castle, in this State,
and married youug woman, with whom he
sailed on bridal tour to Boston, the expense
being, of course, borne by his real wife's money.
When the knowledge Of his actions came to his
wife, she Immediately took dose OF poison,
from the effects of which she died.
Dougherty was not heard of for some time
afterwards, but for some time past has been
skulkng about Chester, Pa. as The second mar
riogc took place in this State, 1t was against our
laws the crime was committed. Mayor Valentine,
hearing Of his whereabouts, issued warrant for
his arrest lie was accordingly arrested on sus-
licion by the Chester police, and subsequently
transferred TO the officers OF this city. He had
hearing before Mayor Valentine, on Thursday,
and was held to bail In the sum of $1,000 To
answer the charge, and 10 default was sent yes
terday 10 New Castle Jail to await his trial.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

According TO all the reports which are re-
tailed in the English newspapers and by
London correspondents Of American jour
mails, the English people have pretty pros
pect for the rule over them of an unmtigated
roue after the death OF Queen Victoria. The
stories which are told about the Royal
Princes are quite as bad as any of which the
Georges were the heroes, and the influence
of the numerous amorous entanglements oil
the three young men is said to be producing
bad state of morals among the higher and
middle classes of the land. The Prince OF
Wales has one of the most charming women
in Europe for wife, and yet he has almost
| broken her heart by his infideitles, and her
constant illness is mainly attributed to this
cause. He is deeply in debt and recently
gave his note for 25O, 600 (S50, ,000) to noted
opera boutfe actress in Paris, for which little
| indscretion his royal mother gave him what
| the old woman call "a bit of her mind on
this transaction, telling him pretty plainly
what she thought about married men with
families of their own, and very much in deb
making presents of $4,000 to women o
whom the less said the better. His breth
ers, the Duke of Edinburgh, now in China
and Prince Arthur, who is swinging arount
the circle among the Kannucks, are said Il
have the same weaknesses of character, bu
being less prominent and unmarried, not 81
much scandal is circulated in regard +
them.
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Sunday school Anniversary.


TWELFTH ANNIvERsARY OF RoDNnY STREET
SCHOOL.
Rodney street Chapel was filled to OVERLOOKING
with persons yesterday afternoon, and many
turned away unable to gain admittance.
The exercises opened with the school under the
directions of Mr.. Isaac Baird, chanting "Gloria
in Excelsis," after which prayer was offered.
The children then sang very sweetly the
hymn commencing;-
.'o welcome day that greets us hero,
We love It's cheerful rule"
The superintendent Mr.. John Taylor, then read
his annual report. He referred to the change
that had taken place since the school had frst
organized twelve years ago; not a scholar that
Joined the school at Its commencement was not
with them; some had been removed by death,
Others removed from the city, and he hoped were
spreading the gospel as taught them in former
| years, wherever they might be. since celebrat-
| ing the last anniversary but one scholar has
| been removed BY death. Twenty-Five scholars
| and two teachers had been added to the school
| Ing the past year. making total member
| ship of niuety-flye. Their library has been re-
plenshed by the Central School, and new In,nl-
| lure has replaced the old. Many of the scholars
| had expressed themselves as having abandoned
the ha,ints of sin. and believed they had been
changed by the Holy Spirit Into new creatures.
He closed 10y exhortiug the teachers TO reward
energy in the good work, in hope of rich re-
ward hereafter.
The hymn,
"Work, fer the night is coming.
Work through iha morning hours
was then sung by the children.
Rev. Geo. IL. Smyth, of the West Presbyterian
Church, then delivered very interesting aa
dress, which was listened to very attentiyeiy. =,
The hymn, "Ohl when shall we be there z
was sung after which Rev. Chas. d. Shaw, o
the Central Church, made very pleasant ad
dress, interesting alike to children and adults.
| The "victor's PALM was sung by the school
n collection taken up, and that beautiful hymn,
30, how my spirit longs for thee,
Beautiful aud above"
was rendered by the scholars very prettily, afte
which the benediction was pronounced, and tn
Q congregation dismissed.
The school is held under the auspices of th
S I'M. c. A., OF the Central Presbyterian Church
q aud is Taught mainly by members Of that churcf
, Prayer meetings are frequently held In tho chap
: on weekdays which are generally well aftendet
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s2o7, ,Oss Al

Difference. S3l $40 49,
The tax on distilled spirits in these months of
1868 was 1900 per gallon, and u tax Of 30 cents
per gallon on leiiued coal oil was collected 10 '6S
that il not collected in 20. The tax on manu-
inclures is reduced from per cent. in 1868 to 2
in 1850 Pianos in 1868 paid each 50; in 1862
nothing. All carriages worth 300 paid tax of
II 0U, and of $500 tax of $500. In 1869, no
carriage Is taxed unless worth 5000.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

WYoMIHG "A letter from this town says -
+" Near two hundred thousand baskets of peaches
were sent from this point this season, including
both freight and express. E..ff
Several new buildings are in course of cree
ton. fr
"The Good Templars here intend having a
grand joifcation next Monday evening""
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

COMPARISONS BETWEEN 1860 AND 1868.
We have obtained from the records of the u.
s. luterpal Revenue officers in this State, the fol-
lowing report, showing the difference between
the results achieved during the last year of John
sons administration, and the first year of Grants
Collections made in the District of Delaware
for the months of June, july, August and Sep
tcmber, 1868, and for the same months IN the
/ ycDr 1864.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

port, per Tide Water Canal, during the week
ending October 9th, the following boats For
Philadelphia 65 boats, loaded with lumber, grain,
etc. For Baltimore, 95, loaded with lumber, coal
etc. Hayre dc Grace, Hall Bros. d. Co., 0, with
coal Hilles 4 Boyd, 16, with coal; Simmons
wharf, 8, with coal; williams wharf 8, with
ceal Smiths wharf, 2, with lumber; Morgau's
wharf, 0. with lumber. Total 1856 boats.-Hacre
Republican,
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LOCAL NEWS.

TIE SrEAMRR FEIToS. steamer Samue
M. Efi,on has finally been hauled of the rocks
and is now lying on the beach high and dry. The
damaged part Of the boat will be partially re-
paired, and she we'll he brought down to Will
mington, within two weeks and hauled out on
marine railway to be thoroughly oyerhaued.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

GRASD DIVISION y. OF T.-The Grand Division
Sons of Temperance. of Delaware, held their an-
nual meeting in this city last Thursday, and elect
Liaei; G. W. s., G. G. Bowman; g. W. T., Joel
v. Greenman; g. W. c., WIN. E. Brown; g.
w. g., W. Z. Price; G. ". C.,--flaDna.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

A brilliant meteor passed over Dayton and
Forest Station, Ohio, on Wednesday morn
ing. II was accompanied by rumbling
sound, and at Forest Station there were
three explosions heavy enough to break
fwindows. 1N
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

PERscSAI,-Thc distinguished artist, James
Hamilton, with whose fame many of our culti-
waited readers are familiar Is now on n visit to our
City, executing some long promised commits
sions.
He is the guest of II. L. Tatnall, Esq some
time during the winter Mr.. Hamilton leaves for
Europe /; any of our citizens dtsirous of obtain
ing genuine works from this artist, should call
npon him.
Speaking of art, we avail ourselves of the op-
poriunity 10 inform our readers of our purpose,
shortly to call their attention TO the fragrant m-
positions perpetrated yearly by certain itinerant
picture dealers forgeries and limitations without
number, are scattered by them over the country,
MIR. Hamilton's works have been copied by
seare aTa paimed If rs originals, some of these
copies are I'd ear e. w 8.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

A CEsTEsARIAs GoNE.- Daniel Jones. color
ed man, aged 100 years. uine months, died at the
residence Of Charles d. Agness, No. j0S West
Second st., Thursday morning at four and half
o'clock. He died, without pain or disease, of old
nge. He was a native OF Sussex county,
has lived in this State all his life. and
for many years In this city. He has
been quite feeble for several years. but
his mind remained active, while his bndy seemed
TO wear out. He was good old man, and wide
y known by people of all clus.cs. His remains
will be buried Sunday
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Work, fer the night is coming.
Work through th9 morning hours.

Dr.. FIELDS PATENT PRocKss.-Dr. Wnlism
Fields has sold 100000 worth OF bis rlghts TO
use bis new process for the manufacture OF steel.
and ia still negotiating for the sale of the right N
New England and other valuable territory,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-11-04

RAILROAD EXTENSION IN WORCESTER COUNTY.
THE Snow Hill Messenger, of 23d instant,
says -" Negotiations have been pending for
some time past for the loan of u sufficient sum to
continue this road TO Synepuxent Bay; they are
likely to terminate successfully, the bidders be-
ing the same gentlemen who took most Of the
causing delay is ia the mode OF securing tue
bonds. We understand that matter has been re-
ferred by the road to It's own Counsel and by the
bidders 10 council of their own selection. Doubt
less the opinion of the legal gentlemen will soon
be furnished their respective clients. We think
we may say the road is certainty"