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The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1869-06-17

PEgA. The last rail On tbs PaCifc
Road has been laid, That woRld
be a good thing to iay between
the North and the South, They
have been railing at one aRothcc
long enough.
.z4 31 ~
The weekly echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1868-1876, 1869-06-17

The Police Jury met on june
.Sth, pursuant to adjournment the
day before. Members present Che
same as Yesterday. =
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

Batiiing on the Notwithstanding About
the Bnthers. she Bathing Dresses, the
Different styles Of Ankles, etc.

Huining on the HeNcn---SOmeluinE About
the Fathers. she Bathing Dresses, the
Different styles Of Ankles. etc.
The aesthetics OF bathing cannot be better
studied than in the dresses. The dresses
may he set down as never becoming, but
alter what have seen this morning must
say that ugliness as well as beauty is only
comparative term. The orthodox bathing
dress have described. 1t looks well upon
young woman, hut n costume OF that sort,
neatly and tightly beltcd about the waist OF
massive mother OF three daughters IS rela-
lively ridiculous. Those ladies who require
a 200 pound balance when ascertaining their
weight should adopt modified sea toilette,
or be prepared to elIace the sublime impress
sion produced by the elegance of their full
dress appearance. Yet this is 10 be pre-
ierred to the "lOOse gown" style of attire in
which the more plehian matrons dispOrt
amid the waves II is convenient for a
student of anatomy, and let us hope it is
pleasant TO the weaTcTs. II Is offensive to
the sight. l distinctly calalogued sixteen
different styles OF ankles-let me use that
word in its most elevated sense-and general
contour Of form displayed by the wearers OF
these mockerles of clothing this afternoon.
AS they descend the long beach, the sportive
breeze catches up the flowing garment,
watts and twists il about, spreads and con-
tracts il, until, with a desperate clutch, the
Nlcllm piunEeS INTO the tuBe Oi the waves
and vets the hem. As she advances II grows
worse. After the first souse the sacre gown
clings 20 her limbs and form with the tena
city Oi poor mans plaster, developing each
angle and swelling, defining each depression
and protuberance, until the human form,
generally by no means divine, stands COW
cred hut not concealed. Then a breaker
catches il with puff Of wind, and the
structure OF an inverted balloon is presented.
Then 1t is washed and frted about, and as
she steps out again upon the sand, it is
caught by the swift following wave and
thrown IN one spileful dash under her ieet
This is one extreme OF the fashion OF
bathing dresses. The other was shown this
morning on the persons Of couple oi little
ladies, who complied with the letter. but
hardly the spirit of the law, by chasing the
breakers IN costume identified with that at
Mazeppa, as performed by the late lamcnted
Menken. II is an incontrovertible fact that
they were much more attractive in appear
ance than their less distinguished nrichhors.
noticed n reverend gentleman, who wore
his spcciaces into the surf, mildly rcmon-
slrating with them, and once his hand went
his coat tail pocket might have been, and
knew he would have given them a tract but
for the absence OF that receptacle Cor
Boston Post
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

A MAD Dod "A MoTuER's PRHsRXcE OF
MND.-As the family of n merchant. consist
ing of his wife, two little daughters, and a
grandmother Of the children, We're seated on
the gallery of their residence, the children
playing, a dog, which had been pet and
which was much attached to the girls, was seen
approaching the party, foaming at the mouth,
and with other evident 81 ms OF madness. The
mother seized her children, rushed into a
sleeping apartment and threw them ON the
bed, and got in herself after them. The dog
followed but the lady took mp chair, and
with it tdcfended herself aud her precious charge
successfully against the furious attempts oil
the animal to leap oil the bed. Meantime, the
grandmother had escaped from her perilous
situation into another part of the house. AT
last the dog left the room and went ON the
gallery, when the mother rushed to the door,
and closing it, secured him where he was. A
policeman was called in, and Intellectually at
tempted to shoot the brute with his own pistol,
whereupon the courageous lady procured one
of her husbands for him, told him "that will
shoot, " and after five or six fires the dog was
dispatched.-M o. Bulletin.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

THE ROUMANIAN GIRL SHOW Visitors
10 London, says The Nens, have been rather
astonished by our Baby Show; but what
shall we say 10 an annual fair for marriagea-
BILE young grls Such a show took place on
the 11th and 12Lh of last month, and is of
immemorial custom among the Roumanians.
As the time for the fair approaches, the
fathers whose children are marriageable col
lcct what they can afford as a dowry. What.
ever this consists OF, il is packed, il possible,
INTO cart or carriage, and on the appointed
day they all fathers, children, and chatlels
start for some trysting place, generally
chosen among the western mountains Of
TransylYana. When the fair is opened, the
fathers climb to the top of their carriages and
shout with the whole power OF their lungs,
81 nave n daughter to marry. Who wants u
wife ~ The call is answered by some other
parent who has n son he rs anxious TO par
Off The two parents compare notes, and il
the marriage portion is satisfactory, the
treaty is there and then concluded The
young man takes possession of his vile with
all her goods and chaltels, and drives of
merrily. II, on the other hand, the match is
not equal, or for some other reason unsats.
factory, then tue parent begin To cry theiI
live merchandise once more.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

BLOODY WoRK.-on Friday, at the farm of
Mr.. Rozell, on the Franklin Pike, an alterca-
tion occurred between a white man named
VIM. Carr and negro named Miner. Miner
was indolent and negecting his work, and be.
came quite insolent to Carr because the latter
after in vain persuading him to work, finally
ordered him to do so. W ords ultimately grew
warm between them, and the negro attacked
Carr with pitchfork, and after knocking him
down, stabbed him several times. While down
Carr dendeayored to shoot the negro, but the
three first attempts ended only in the bursting
of caps. The fourth attempt, however, was
successful, the vicious assaiant being shot
through the heart, and instantly killed. MIR.
Carr was severely stabbed in the leg and arms,
and the last thrust made with the pitchiork
narrowly missed a fatal aim, the skin of CARTS
breast being grazed by the prongs of the fork.
-NdshUile, Tenn, Union.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

FIENDIsH CRUELTY TO A CHILD.-A man
In indianapolis, named O'COnnell, returned
home about midnight, last Friday, in a
drunken fit, and, finding nothing else to de.
molsh, attempted TO kill widow lady's
child, winch was asleep in the house. After
heating it for a long time, the fiend com
menced biting its feet, nearly biting the large
toe of of its left foot. He then caught it up
and threw it through back window, break
ing out the glass and sash. The child fell in
narrow passage-way, which IS paved with
rough cobble stones, and, while 1t lay there,
unable to rise, lie went out and jumped upon
1t, when its loud cries brought out the neigh
bors, who attempted to take it from him.
The moment the scoundrel saw them COM
ing, he caught il up by the neck and ran
across the back yard, kicking il at every
step. Climbing over low fence, he at
tempted to lay it upon the railroad track,
where it would have been run over by a
train in few minutes. The parties who
were following took the child IN charge and
sent for a physician who, upon examination,
found that lis shoulder blade and collar bone
were broken, besides other injuries, which
are very serious and perhapsfatal. O'Concll
made his escane, but was arrested Wednes-
day afternoon, and had a hearing Thursday
morning, on the charge Of assault and bat
terry with intent TO Indianapolis Jour
nal.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

Edward johnson and Henry Patterson,
two young ruilans IN San Francisco, beat a
Californian, Henry Alexander, lad of fif-
teen, so seriously that conclusion of the brain
followed, resulting in death.
A hen down in Maine recently vindcated
the sagacily of her race by deliberately pick
ing the eyes out of ten chichens she had
Matched from eggs which had been surrepii.
tiOusly foistcd upon her.
Robert Morris, one OF the signers Of the
Declaration OF Independence, who managed
the national finances with signal ability
passed the latter years of his life IN Imprison.
ment for debt.
A Newpor; lady has ring cut entirely
from single diamond.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

by this soft brown hair, that, falling, hides
The iaee ofmy love, where love abides
By these teura, crushed, that. gliatning bright,
Speak in thine eyes, love, such living light;
BY this hand, all love, in mine entwined
Ry these lips, all love, thus loving mine;
BY the heart my love, close-lo, see
Throbbing, trembling, whispering to me,
Telling its tale, love, truthful know;
Now love Of Inine nov, what is its woef
Tell me thy pnin, sweet-what - Oh, Cannon
It's all through that-that dreadful saImonni
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

A young man having preached for DR.. Ed
monds one day, was anxious to get word OF
approval for his labor of love. The grave
Doctor, however, did not introduce the subject,
and his younger brother was obliged to bait
the hook for him.
81 hope, sir, did not weary your people by
the length of my sermon to-day"
''No, sir, not at all; nor by the depth
either.'
The young man was silent.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17
WILMINGTON, TUESDAY. AUGUST II. 1869


I've told the daisies at her feet
I've told the stars above her
And still venture To repeat
How arlently / love her
But she herself, my lady fair,
Hath never known and cannot care.
I've told my father all my griei-
Conhded in my mother;
According To my own belief,
I've told my elder brother
And yet, alasl never dare
Speak frankly to my lady fair.
I've trusted in my bosom friend
tAs well as my relation9;
He knows precisely whittier tend
My tender aspirations.
'fia time, perhaps, that declare
My passion to my lady fair.
I've brought my light guitar Tonight
My voice is well in training;
But, ere smite the strings Alright,
One obstacles remaining
cannot improvise AN air
To serenade my lady fair.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

An Irishman went to live in Scotland for
short time, hut didn't like the country.
''l was sick all the time was lhcre,n said
he, "and If had lived there till this time I'd
been dead year ago"
Loving wife, at Long Branch-"The horrid
surf makes me Keep my mouth Shut Sar-
castle husband "lake some of it home with
you"
1t You want your neighbors to know all
about You, give party, and don't invite the
folks who live next door.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

- WIIMINuTON, FH0fnarY o I0bW.
This is to certify that had Plastic SlAie Roof put
on my dwelling over two years ago II has given entire
eatsiaciion con sdor II by far the cheapest and Lest
Roofing now In II improves by sge-neithor cold
hest Affecting 1t. Mine ia sam ess sheet oi
slate over the whole roof RICHARD r. JONES
2l7 shpley Street.
I fnlly concur in the above statement so much 70
that have had the roofs Of thrss houses covered
with II, and ind perfect IA tsfaction In them.
JAS. NJ. JONBS 2lS Market Street
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

An India railroad, which ran on u iresile-
work Tor long distance, became so noted
Tor lis casualties, that the allieaiOrs came up
regularly Tor their daily lunch.
A butting match between negroes Is an
nOunced IN Southern paper.
Cold water and Paris green continue favor
ties with suicides this season
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17
THE DELAWARE
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
GUARANTEES CAPITAL, 81

GUARANTEE CAPITAL, SIOOOO0OO.
HOME OFFICEExchange Building 9TH Wilmington
lower any q Ter Company
COMPANY
All Policies Afi frt ulpym
ALI
ment All kinds Endowment
Premiums Payable
e Payments received An seminu Quarterly in
Dividends Contribution
The feature entirely gn with this
BTsE
tho oHmo
D,CAhf
and dourg
Jchnp wm
sh mamCub
9%5Y " Bush Henry FPskss HMm, 80 JaacnS
J9HH hSLEaR MI1d.M C4NRY
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

WILMINGTON, DEL, February TO- 1869.
ln 1876 ws had two buildings roord with the Plastic
Slate hy Mr.. Il. Atkinton 1t Eesms TO improve by ago
aud Is now seamless sheet solid slate perfectly
lire proof and to all appearances has all the qualities
claimed for 1t by the paientve.
Oh. THOMPsON Co.
WilnlN0ToE, BEL, February s, 1869.
take great pleasure in recommending Plastic SLATE
Roofing to any aha may ire AMI watpr proof
roof had NY store and dwelling covered with il, on
the top OF All CID shingle roof nearly two years ago
lhe root Is now one entire sheet of slate giving com.
fleo satshclion and to all APP very durable
LEVI WOODROW.
COMMERCIAL OFFICE February IL. 1869.
MIR. RuBfRr ATKINSON We are much pleased with the
Plastic slate Roof vnu put engine house two
Years ago The roof being within lS inches of steam
boiler aud consequently subject 10 sudden and extreme
changes Of Temperature has been well tesed think
and has stood the test perfectly. IL appears with
out q haw, aud apparently heiter than when put on
Very respectfully, JENKIAs ATKINSON
As-A coating Of Plastic Slate is sure remedy for
LsAky sbinge aud Metal roofs. Also preventive Of
damp wallis
METAL ROOFS PAINTED with ona of tho hest know
Panlsi extensively used by Railroad COmparies.
Nuohug promptly attended to. Experienced hand
mplnyed and tatiHiAetou guNranloed.
ROBERT ATKINSON
At GOOD a lIANNAS Hardware Store
g. W. corner 5l aud Market Streets,
eh-u-om WlLMlNHruN, lusl.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

The people Of Venice once hisscd an
eclipse which did not quite come up 10 their
expectations.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

The Deadly Flower of MexicO-A Success
General Lescn.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17
GOOKIN'S
BAGGAGE EXPRESS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

llW Delioer Baggage to all parts Of the CitJ,
promptly on lie arrigGI Of all trans.
Also BAGGAGE CALLED FOR AND CHECKED fwhee
Railroad Tickets are hold) To ALI POINTS
FROM PklVATE KEIDENCEs.
ca Orders left at H. BTinghurst's Co = Drug stos.
sixth aud Market Streets, shoemAke Drut stop,
Eighth aud Market, u. 4. Blinghursts Fonrth Nd
Maikel, anu ieegaph uiiee AZ The depot, will Ieeeie
prompt attention. N. W. GOOK1N,
Jeio-@m Proprietor.
iI EST WlLMINGTON.--I HAVE 4
w few desirable HOUSE, LOTS LETT that / will ,il
NJ reasonable Prices IN monthly payments to persas
VINO Wish iohuiid for eeidenco but for speculatIR
de't-4m y. A. BROWN
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1869-08-17

NO. lilo Cnestnut street,
PHILADELPHIA, where his Gown Make" Of Champion
Hoop skirts, especially adapted to FrstClass Whole
sale and RedR Trade will be found 10 embrace the
most extensive assortment in the Union, and all the
latest and most desirable Styles, Shapes Lengths and
sizes ., "a, ~ "a yards round, Of ll4n and 0ored
Paniers' Walking skirts, Reception Trails, &e &c., to-.
gethe with over ninety different varieties of Mlssts
aud ChildTens skirts, all OF which for symmetry OF
style, finish, ghness elasticity. durability and Real
Chedpfss are unequalled Nv any other goods In the
market, and are warranted in every respect skirts
mado TO order, altered and repaired, wholesale and
tail.
Full lines Of Low Priced Eastern Made Skirts 10
Springs, 10 Cents 20 Springs 40 Cents 20 Springs 90
Cents; 80 Springs, 90 Cents, aRd ~ springs 10 Cents
s-c0RsETs-CORsETs.
Ffyseven different stl and prices, from 70 cents
to $780, embracing K. Worley, "Beekel" "GlOVe Fit
ting,p Madame Foy's Corset Skirt Supporters Mrs,
Moody's Patent "self Adjusting Abdominal" Cursets.
French, English and Domestic handmade Corsets aud
superior French Patterns u Coeil Corses sOur own
Make" to which We invite especial attention.
Complete assortment Of LADIES UNDER GARMENTS
al very low prices.
GENERAL AGENT for the DARTRAM Il FANTON
FAMILY SEEMING MACHINES superior to any other
before the public. Fttytwo Of these No. Machines-
price 5h5 eaehare being given away to customers
In order to get them introduced. Every person in
want Of articles In line should examine QUE goods
before purchasing elsewhere. Call send for circulars
at our Mandatory and salesrooms, No. Ills Chestnut
Street. Philadelphia. WIN 4. HOPKINS
aufG-.lm
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-30
TIE REPORT ON THE CAPITAL AP-
Preparation BILL.

The Committee to whom the Capito!
concentration Bill was referred have
reported their views with regard to the
proposition back 10 the Assembly aud
recommend the passage Of substitute
Bill which is thought to be more per-
feet in its structure. We have not seen
tae substitute, but if it is as we'll
framed as the message which accompa-
MES il. it may be considered as being
we'll worthy the support Of the Legsla-
,are. In their report the Committee
have spoken concisely and to the point.
The plain aud simple arguments that
present themselves in favor of making
this the permanent location of the seat
of government are recited with force
and directness. l, is unmlstakably the
part of economy for the State 20 be pro-
,ided, as early as possible with build
ing OF its own, capable OF giving se-
com mo dalton to ali the ONcerS OF Tue
various branches of its government.
This is certainly true if il be better
ecouomy for the State TO own rather
tban to rent lis public buildings-and
We suppose nobody Will pretend that 1t
is Cheaper to pay twelve or fifteen thou
sand dollars a year in rents than 1t
would De to erect and maintain n build
Jag OF its OWE capable OF giving the
required accommodations ct the price
named. /. being then, true economy
% build, still. further regard for cheap
pess demands that the Capitol should
be erected when it can be done at the
,eas. cost-and not even the bitterest
opponent OF the present scheme will
dispute that il can be built here for a
less sumthan anyw here else in the State,
both from the low prices of materials
here prevailing and the feasibility of
utilizing the Prison labor. We cannot
doubt that majority of the Legislature
will regard the matter from the admira-
bic standpoint taken by the Committee
and pass the Bill.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-30
TIE SPECIFIC CONTRACT ACT sUs
TANNED.

An opinion written by Chief Justice
Lewis and signed by his brothers Whit
man and Johnson Of the Supreme Court
was yesterday fled, in which former
decision of that body, adverse to the
Specific Contract Act of this State is
reversed. This decision lends much
weight to the coin basis" Act which
has passed both branches of the Legisla-
turs aud which now awaits the Gov
eauor's signature. So far as this new
decision may affect the financial pros
poets OF the State Printer, he bows
With becoming resignation to its results;
but he begs leave to stick TO it that he
believes the former decision to have
been logical and correct. Like a law
abiding citizen, however, he accepts
the situation.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-30

CHANGE OF BASE We mentioned
yesterday a runor that Senator Nye
had resigned his seat in Congress 10
take the position of Postmaster General
under Grant. We notice in the dis
patches to the Sacramento Union that
the Washington a,rid ngacs has assigned
the Senator to the position Of Minister
10 the Turkish Court. Should he go to
Constan,inople. Nye would entertain
the Sublime Porte in a manner that
would astouish his subiimity. Think
Of the transition: From the sags-brusb
to ;he Golden Horn
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1869-01-30

S75 900 in bonds in aid of the Virginia and
| Vruckee Rail Road Company.
| Referred to Lyon county delegation.
Senate Concurrent Resolution-grantins
leave Of absence to Senate Committee on
State Prison and House Committee on State
Institutions, on February 9Th, for the pur-
pcse of visiting the State Prison.
Adopted.
Senate Concurrent Resolution-to print
LEGO copies of Report of Surveyor General
Adopted.
Assembly BilI-An Act creating certain
Legislative Funds-with amendments by
Senate.
Concurrcd in.
NOTICES.
By Mr.. Corbett, An Act in relation to the
recordation and satisfaction of certain pa
pers and copies of process.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Woodwork, An Act for the bene-
fit Of married women and insuring the lives
of their husbands.
Referred to Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Wright, An Act to amend the
Public Highway Act.
Referred to Committee on Internal Iul-
provements.
Act to authorize any person or persons to
creek.
Referred to Committee on Internal In
provements and ordered printed.
Recess till 8 J.
100, p. N.
The House in Committee OF the Whole,
Mr.. May hugh in the chair, considered the
GENERAL FILE.
Assembly Bill-An Act to amend an Act
to provide for the formation Of corpora tons
for certain purposes.
Passed.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution-To sub
nit the proposition for holding Constitu-
tonal Convention TO the people at the next
general election.
Passed.
Assembly Bill-An Act to amend an Act
TO prohibit the carving of concealed weapons.
After spirited debate, was finally ordered
for third reading.
At 3 o'clock P. NJ. adjourned till Monday.