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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
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Allowing sixty per cent. OF the above sum
10 pay the working expenses, net revenue
of $19S, 567. Ga is claimed, sum more Imam
sufficient 10 pay tho interest on the Dohus,
establish the sinking fund, and leave over
ten per cent. to apply to dividend on the
stock.
The foregoing estimate of earnings is based
nm the present trade for the first year, not
making any calculation Tor the increase oil
business on the opening of the road. IRE
parations are now being made by several
coal Companies to ship both anthracite ana
biluminous coal at Wilmington, also at TINS
\ point and New Castle preparations are nelng
made for large business In the shlpment Oh
lime. -,
Forty miles of railroad transportation Will
he saved TO consumers of coal along the line
of the Delaware Railroad, by having 1t
brought to them over this road.
Leaving Wilmington the beautiful banks
OF the Brandywlne were soon reached, ana
a short halt made at Dupont's Powder Mills,
I,where the party were Joined by MIR. irene
Dupont another of the directors Ihe VII
laQe of Chadds Ford, in Delaware county,
was then sited, and the party met and wei
coined by Hugh q. Steele, ESQ the Presi'
dent OF the Wilmington and Reading Rail
road, and other gentlemen. The roao
crosses the Baltimore Central at this point
AT Coatesville, the party were escorted to
the Stephenson Hotel, where an entertain u,
ment had been prepared for them, and tht
, company. ioined by DR.. charles Huston, @,
f e. Pennock, and s. Il Worth, OF the Boart
of Directors, and other gentlemen interested
in the new road. The dinner over, the entire
, company assembled in the parlor, and, aitei
1 talking railroad and other business matters
over to satisfactory extent, social pleasures
and miscellaneous facetie wero INDUCED il
t and much enjoyed by all present;
The rails are OF the Central Pacific pal
tern, fifty six pounds per yard, manufactures
at the works of Messrs. Atkin Brothers
o Pottsville, and furnished by Messrs. Mailn
Dundore, OF this city. The laying OF these
and other concomitant action on the part {
To- the authorities, has been done with view I
n future and comparative permanent SUGGEST
y. and from what we have seen oil the WI
il minElon and Reading Railroad within tn
"a last few days, in conjunction with It's prof
Il poets and general workings, we cannot bl
to consider it most valuable and deslrap
Improvement in the section oil counli
la through which il masses,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17


! TAG TRoUBLED CURRENT OF LovE.-Quite
difficulty occurred on Franklin street on We'd
nesday night, says the New Orleans Ptcdyune,
between Hardy Britt and John Fletcher, about
the kidnapping of the daughter of the former.
It appears that the young damsel having ar
rived at that delightful spring time of life when
marital visions are all c0uleur do rose, found
her young affections had run riot with the inn
age Of the fascinating Mr.. Fletcher But as if
to give force and truth to the adage that "thc
course of true love never did run smooth, the
young creatures parents, forgetting their own
youthful and romantic days, sternly forbid the
alliance. In this emergency what could be
doneT The young beauty would inevitably
grieve herselfto death, if sorrow, "like worm
in the bud, was permitted ito feed upon the
Siamask of her cheek" Like Leander, when
he dared the waves of the Hellespont for his
Hero, Fletcher was equally gallant in behalf
of his dulcinea He determined to snatch her
from the cruel guardianship Of her parents,
and domestcate her in his own domicie. But
scarcely had her radiant presence made an
elysium of his household than the law steps
in and Mr.. Fletcher is arrested as kidnap
per. Without giving him an opportunity o
pressing farewell kiss upon his Clorinda's
iips. officer Hills hurried him away to the Pa
canier street police station Instead Of dis
porting in the Eden Clorinda had made his
home, he was lodged in police cell, and Oh
Thursday appeared before Judge Becker to re
peat this .'o'er true tale of love-, " and interes
the sympathies of that romantic magistrate il
loves behalf.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17

INTIMATE AcQUAIETANcE. "A witness be-
ing interrogated as TO his knowledge OF the
defendant in the case, said he knew him IN
timatoIy-he had supped with him, sailed
with him, an d horsewhipped him.
"If," said an Irish apothecary, "you find
three tumblers of whiskey punch disagree
with you over night, don't take 'sm I'LL the
next day, and then leave 'em off entirely" "
A Washington paper describes beautiful
young lady as having face painter might
dwell upon. That would be delightful
4 residence.
An il-bred man is said 10 be like light
ming, because he docs not know how TO con
duct himself.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17

a Lone LOST RELATIVE The tomb OF
Adaml How touching it was, here in q
land of strangers, far away from home, and
friends, and all who cared for me, thus to
discover the grave of blood relation. True,
q distant one, but still q relation. The un-
errlng instinct of nature thrilled its recogni-
tion. The fountain of my fllial affection was
stirred TO its profoundest depths, and gave
way to tumultuous emotion. leaned upon
a pillar and burst into tears. l deem 1t no
shame TO have wept over the grave OF my
poor dead relative. Let him who would
sneer at my emotion close this volume here,
for he will find little TO his taste in my
journeyings through Holy Land. Noble old
mamie did not live to see me-he did mol
live 10 see his child And I-l-alas, did
not live to see INN. Weighed down by sor,
row and disappointment, he died before
was born-six thousand briei summers be
fore was born. But let us try to bear i
with fortitude. Let us trust that he is bette
off, where he is Let us take comfort in th'
thought that his loss is our certain gain
MARX TWAIN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
The Marriage Rinp.

Essays on the ERRORS OF YOUTH and the FoILIEs
Of AGE. in regard to SOCIAL EVILS with certain help
for the erring aud unfortunate. Sent In sealed leteT
envelopes free OF charge. Address HOWARD Asso-
CITATION, BOX p, Philadelphia Pa. may2l
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
PENMANSHIP
COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS,

Including the best and most rapid methods Of eomput'
Ing Interest Exchange Profit and Sales, Averaging Ac
counts &c. compried in the Course Of Instruction.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17

Students reesTed any time and instructed at such
hours as may best suit their convenience.
The large number of busness now in attendance
and the applications received for Its students
to l vacant positions fully attest the appreciation In
which hsinstitution Is held the business community
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
BUSINESS PRACTICES,

Purchases, 5Sles, OonslgnmentsI shipments, Dealings
with Bauks RemittAndes, &e1 &c.
Also Commercial Law, Photography, Detecting coun
terfeits &c.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
" Somebody's Darling"

THE following exquisite little poem was written b
Mrs. Mary Lacoste, of Savannah, Ga, and original
published, we think, in the Southern Churehmdn
will commend itself by Its touching pa,hos to allreader
The incident 1t commentaries was unfortunately tC
common in both armes:l
Into ward of the whitewashed wallis
Where the dead and dying lay
Wounded by bayonets, shells and balls
somebody's darling was borne one day
Somebody's darling 30 young and SO brave
Wearing still on his pale sweet face,
Soon to be hid by the dust of the grave,
The lingering light Of his boyhood's grace
Matted and damp are the curls of gold
kissing the snow Of that fair young brow :
Pale are the lips Of delicate mould
Somebody's darling is dying now.
Back from the beautiful blue veined face
Brush every wandering ailken thread
Cross his hands a sign of grnce-
IL. Somebody's darling Is still and dead,
Kiss him once for somebody's sake,
Murnur a prayer, soit and low,
One bright curl from the cluster take
They were somebody's pride you know
Somebody's hand hath rested there
Was 1t mothers soit and white,
And have the lips of a sister fair
Been baptized in those waves of ightf
God knows best lie was somebody's love
Somebody Is heart enshrlned him there,
Somebody waited his soul above,
Night and morn on the wings Of prayer.
Somebody wept when he marched away,
Looking 30 handsome, brave and grand
Somebody's kiss on his forehead lay
Somebody chung to his parting hand.
Somebody's watching and waiting for him,
Yearning to hold him again to her heart
There he es-wiih blue eyes dim,
And smiling, childlke lips apart
Tenderly bury the fair young dead,
Pausing to drop on his grave a tear
Carve on the wooden slab at his head,
usonebndv,s dnrlinp lies buried here /"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17

The wilmington and Reading RAILROAD,
Its Condition and PrOgress---A Chre'"'
Survey of the Work.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17
SPEER'S
PORT GRAPE WINE.
Used by Hundreds of Congregations for
Church Communion Purposes
EXUELLENT FOR LADIES AND WEAKLY
PERSONS TO USE.

sPEER's WINES are invaluable for the Invalid anu
the They the pure juice Of the uraps
for the weak and dsbiaisd. sehly persons should try
them,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-17

saptlO-sul
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
KINGS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

The Kings county Board Of Supervisors met yes
terday afternoon, Supervisor Osborne in the chair
The Commissioner OF Jurors presented his list OF
jurors for the year. Dennis Drscoll, who enlisted
as volunteer In the United States Marine corps
under the promise of 5000 bounty from the Board Of
Supervisors, pettoned for the money, never having
as yet received that sum. The petition was referred
70 the Law Committee.
supervisor LITTLE, IN regard to the State assess
ment OF BROOKLYN. reported that ne met with the
assessors IN Albany on Wednesday and was IN
formed by them that there had been an increase in
the state OF 500 0o0 but that full justice wonld
be done to Kings county that they would take last
years assessment roll as basis OF the valuation OF
the property and would see that the city tax would
not be higher than It 10 ct present.
supervisor WHITRHILL inquired II IL would not DO
oetter to send another committee to Albany TO look
after the matter.
Supervisor LITTLE thought not, for the state as
SCISSORS understood the case thoroughly, and would
deal justly.
supervisor CRooKB offered the following:
Resolved That bs referred the Supervisor OF the
eneshth ward examine the bridge kswtown creek
between Grsenpoin Hunters Point and report TO this
boaId e condition. and what work repairs requires
for Ns safety.
The Supervisor stated that the bridge was reported
70 De IN very bad repair and that was dangerous.
Inc resolution was adopted.
Inls bridge was only recently constructed ct
cost Of So, 600.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
value OF the taxable property In Brooklyn. real a
personal for the preseut year, Is "a follows:-.
SINGULAR RETRIBUTION.

A Man Fatally Injured While RobbinE a
Storehouse-Death of the Burglar.
A man named George Henry washington met
with al accident yesterday morning while rob-
bng storehouse which resulted In his DEATH
1t appears that at about one O'Clock John
Fritz, who Ii employed a. private watchman at the
storehouse OF Roberts b Co. in Furman street.
heard noise in one OF the stores like that Of some.
thing falling upon the floor. For some reason best
known to himself he took no notice OF It. He neegd
ing out In the street he observed another one
going IN the direction OF the South ferry.
Washington, who Is an EnQltshman, twenty nine
years OF age, was employed as Q laborer about the
stores, and although there had been some extensive
robperies OF cotton goods he was not suspected.
About six o'clock IN the morning his wife came TO
the stores and told the private watchman that she
believed her husband was lying dead IN the store.
house. The watchman opened the door and found
washington lying beneath the main hatchway IN an
insensible condition. His wife said that he went out
with another man about twelve O'Clock at night and
about an hour after the other man returned
to the house and told her that her husband
had fallen and was at the stores. It appears from
gagged In pulling some cotton goods from bale near
the hatchway when he missed his footing In the
dark and fell. Officer Shaughnessey, OF the Forty
first precinct took the unfortunate man to the sta
tion house In Washington street, where he was ex-
amined by police surgeon CochraDe, who pro.
nounced his injuries fatal. He was then removed
TO the City Hospital where he died yesterday after.
noon. The Coroner was notified ana WIN hold an
inquest to-day.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

AssAULTED.-John McCarty, grocer, was found
yesterday in an almost nsenslbe condition in Hud-
avenue, John street. and bleeding profusely
from severe wound upon the head. He stated that
he had been assaulted by man named Cavanagh.
FATAL RUN OVER ACCIDENTAL boy named Robert
Frazer, seven years old, by an ice cart
in Tnlary street. between Bridge and Lawrence,
yesterday afternoon and instantly killed. The C0r0.
ner was notified.
RELIEF OF THE P0oR.-The Superlntendents OF
the Poor Of Brooklyn have prepared report which
shows that the expense Of the department is rapidly
increasing each year. The amount asked for last
year was $475 900, an increase OF $3.50 the
previous year. This year they ask for $7S 600 more
the total amount required being $3.50, 900 The pro.
county Is one in every 5a2 The number Of panpers
now fed Ii 1900.
nTHE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN BROoxLYN.-The re-
turns OF the Board Of Assessors. which have been
made to the Clerk Of the Board Of Supervisors Of the
value OF the taxable property In Brooklyn. real and
for fho artv lo
The New York herald., 1869-09-03

port 10 h,m-and a committee Of ten was appointed
70 communicate with democratic leaders Id oroer 70
promulgate their sentiments.
Captain SLOAN then appeared ana spoke ~ len9tn,
being frequently applauded. he believed that Tam.
many would be obliged to recognize MI. Cohen, ana
read amid thunders OF applause an extract from the
HERALD OF the LIST inst, IN which notice was taken
Of the awakening OF the German element and tneir
demands on Tammany. Speaking Of Andrew Johr<
son. he thought HIM the best and truest man tAAs
ever Occupied the Presidential chair for when the
radicals attacked him. and he found that by com
plying with their demands would serve only party,
he fell back on the people. In conclusion, he said
the power Of the ballot is mighty one and II work
in0men only knew II wcould use It Fifty one thou
sand men are ready to back Mr. Cohen as represent
ting their nationality and faith and he also repre-
sented no small number OF Americans and Irish.
Mr.. COHEN was then introduced and enthusiastic
cay received He said that IN the people had nomin-
ated him he would stand by such nomination. He
believed that he would be supported by Tammany.
and Mayor Hall and others were favorable to him:
He went on to state the duties OF Supervisor and
SAID ne was fully prepared to act az an honest man.
should he be elected and would consult the work
ing mans interests before that OF jObbers.
After speech In German by Dr. Friedrich Frech.
and rousing one by Mr.. P. O'Reilly, OF. the Ihlr
teenth ward. the meeting adjourned amid loud
cheers for the democratic party and Mr.. Cohen.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
IHe PRIZE RING.
A Sunday Prize Fight in So. Louisa Dis
graceful Exhibition.
IFrom the ST. Louis Republican. August 81


From the 81. Louis Republican. August 31.l
Two men, named Michael Flynn and Leary
Wheeler, living on OFallOn and Twenty second
streets having had Q quarrel determined FEW days
ago to settle the difference between them by pas
sage at arms or more properly speaking. at nsti
cuYs and the fight came or on sunday last.
The spot selected for the scene OF the contest was
In O'Faon's grove, near the Fair Grounds. and the
fight was conducted, as far as was practicable, IN ac
cordance with the revised rules OF the London Prize
Ring. There were about seventy spectators by whom
q ring was formed, the party having no stakes or
ropes with them. The usual preiminaries were
gone through ana Peter Flood appointed referee. II
was about half-past ten when the light commenced
and both the amateur pugtists went to work In ear
nest. Flynn's superiority was evident In the nrst
round, which was the hardest fought one In the
battle. 1t lasted three minutes and nine seconds.
Tnere was some good sparring. The round termi.
mated by Wheeler going under. First blood and first
knock k-dOwn for Flynn.
Time was called and the combatants toed the
scratch promptly. Flynn had the best OF the light In
the second round, and Indeed, through the light He
displayed considerable science.
In the tenth round Wheeler was knocked out OF
time and Flynn was declared the victor. During the
fight Wheeler was Knocked down eight times In sue
cession. Flynn was Knocked down once and slipped
No stakes were fought for. The combatants are
about twenty-One years OF age. Flynn was the
lightest OF the two, weighing about 100 pounds,
while Wheeler's weight was about lao pounds
Wheeler Was very inexperienced boxer. and his
antagonist the reverse.
Wheeler was badly punished. he was cut about
the face ana had received good many severe body
blows. He was unable TO walk from the place. and
had to be brought to town In wagon. The fight
lasted twenty-five minutes and twenty-five seconds.
The quarrel Of the two persons originated from a
trivial cause. When the light closed they shook
hands and made up their difference. The question
will be asked BY many, why could they not have
done 50 before without having this disgraceful ex
| hih,tion2
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
important eedings-The Fair Of 1S00-
City Transit.

Important Proceedinss-The. Fair Of 1900
City Transit.
The regular monthly meeting OF the American Instt.
tute was held last evening at the Cooper institute Mr
J. williams ofnciating as chairman. The attendance
was unusually large and the proceedings highly
Interesting. The minutes OF the previous meeting
having been read and approved the Chairman Of
the Board of Managers reported that the arrange
ments for the approaching fair were now
no doubt but that the exhibition OF 1859
would far surpass Oil previous displays made
under the auspices OF the Institute. Applications
for space have been pouring in 80 fast within the
past few days that 1t was clear there would not be
an inch OF room to spare The report Of the Finance
Committee for tho quarter ending July ST. 1869,
shows the following tOtals:-Receipts, 36,o08; ex-
penditures, So, lS2 Balance In treasury, t3.s s66
The Committee on Manufactures and Machinery
reported that comparatively few Inventions had
been referred TO them during the past year. The
been unprecedently satisfactory. The society has
devoted number OF evenings to the discussion OF the
best means Of rapid transit through the city Of New
York, which the advantages and disadvantages
OF tunnels, deep cuts, elevated railways and rail.
ways the street level were very fully set FORTH
Considerable attention has been given to the ques.
tion Of uniting the cities OF New York and Brooklyn
BY means OF bridges causeways and tunnels. On
motion Of Nj. Nash. II was
Resolved That the OF the Institute be and are
hereby authorized 10 make the necessary for
scientific lectures for the coming year. the
sum Of q. 900 ID hereby applied 70 that purpose.
An excited debate on kerosene Oil followed, out Q
timely motion to adjourn prevented any serious ex
piOviOu.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
THE GETTYSBURG GATHERING AND THE GETTYSBURG
SPRING

To TIE EDITOR or THE HnRALD:-
Your reference to the Gettysburg military convo-
cation does the proprietors and managers OF the
Gettysburg Spring Company great injustice. The
convocation was called without their knowledge or
connvance. II was not Q "dodge" to advertise the
water. We, the undersigned, DO oil advertising for
the Gettysburg Spring Company In . direct and
systematic manner through the press. so far % wo
know or can ascertain the military convocaton was
called BY the "Gettysburg Battle Field memorial
Association" In good faith and for tho purpose an.
n0unced In the circular OF invitation. whether any
good can or will result from II we do not pretend to
say 30 far ~ we are concerned We assure you an
the public that we are the last persons In the world
who would disturb the sleep OF the brave men from
the North or South, who are buried at Gettysburg,
your article OF TO-DAY. We trust you will bestow
upon the parties interested the right OF denia
through your columns AZ yon exercised In mputing
the charge. j. II. DRAKE co.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
SIXTH WARD TWEED ASSOCIATION.

AuOtHtT DTuHUS'ue "E"'"s1 "e'"rV"''
The hall corner Of Centre ana Pearl streets was
quite crowded last evening with people OF the ward
m sympathy with the movement Of Tweed against
Belmont. Mr.. Richard Walters presided. Mr.. j. r..
solomon offered the following preamble and resolu-
sions, which were enthusiastically cheered while
being read and unanimously adopted
whsreas the Tweed Central Democratic Association, In
meeting assembled recently adopted resolutions urging
sns retirement OF the Hon. Augustus Belmont from the
Charm OF the National Democratic Committee, and
tbs selection OF the Hon. William NJ Tweed as The proper
person occupy that position therefore
Resolved, That Mr.. Belmont has been weighed 10 the
OF democracy and found wanting that his symps-
thes boudhoder !nnca TO the success OF the demo
cratic party and that lie politically unworthy oil the honor
able position be occupies.
Resolved That recognize In William NJ Tweed esecu.
tive ability broad and comprehensive statesmsnship and
.ha political forecast and extended influence essential to
democratic victory in the coming csmpsgn and that ths
action OF The Tweed Central CLUB meets with approval
and pledge them our hearty cooperation ana support
After speeches by Mr.. Solomon and Mr.. NJ. Brophy
the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald., 1869-09-03
UNION REPUBLICAN GENERAL COMMITTEE.

The Campaign to Open on the 18th Instant
Tho "NOfe OF Preparation"
The regular monthly meeting OF this committee
was held last night at their headquarters corner OF
Broadway and Twenty-second street. the President,
Mr.. John v. Gridley. in the chair. The committee
on resolutions appointed at the last meeting pre-
sented preamble and resolution to the effect that
eli republicans are cordially invited to Join the As.
Gembly District associations and participate IN the
coming primary election, which was adopted.
The chairman OF the executive committee reported
that lhat committee held regular meeting ON Mon.
day evening and resolved to recommend 20 the Gen.
era Committee the propriety Of adjournng unit, the
10th inst, and then issue call for the primaries.
This Suggestion was also adopted.
The designations OF John B. Dngledine and Thomas
ScanlOn, delegates 70 the Genera. committee from
the twentieth ward were accepted, aud the commit
tee adjourned until the 18TH