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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
Destruction by a whirrwind.

The Cecil Wing gives an account of thedestruc-
ton of the oulbnildings on the farm of Lewis T..
Robinson, near Bohemia Mills, on the night Of
Tuesday, April 10Th, between 10 and IL O'Clock.
The family were all In bed when the storm came
up with terrific violence, and were aroused by
the crash of falling buildings, and on looking
out beheld the large frame barn but recently
built and some other outbuildings, lying IN a
mass OF ruins. The cattle, horses and sheep
were all buried in the ruins. Several neighbors
were gathered TO the scene Us speedily as mes
sengers and the ringing of n large bell could as
semble them, and the stock extricated from be-
meath the crushed buildings Strange to say,
none of the stock were killed, and bu. one sheep
fatally injured. One granary, which had con-
siderable grain In II, wilbstood the violence Of
the wind, and the dwelling of the family also
escaped with some damage to the wall plates,
showing that the wind had almost force enough
to have lifted and demolished the roof of the
house also. A large willow tree near the house
wos torn up by the roots, and a number Of peach
trees destroyed. The fences on Mr.. Roberts
farm were blown down, but the storm does moi
appear to have extended beyond his property, at
but little damage was done anywhere else.
The destruction was the work of whirlwint
as is proven by the nature of Its devastating
power, which was almost entirely confined 10 ont
spot, there being no track 10 mark the course o
a hurricane. The wind was accompanied by {
heavy fall of rain.
Mr., Roberts estimates his damage at $4,000.
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BRAspYwIsE MILLS QUOTATIONS. by JAMES E.
PRICE & Co.
Marrfagfs.

TAYLoR-NETHREY-on the 4th install Whining
ton Del, by Rev. s. L. Gfacey, Pastor OF Union
N. n. Church william Taylor and Lydia II. Meth
rey. both OF this city.
WoRRILOW-PRICE.-InP Philadelphia, on the 22d
of April, by the Rev, g. Dram, Mr.. Thomas Wor-
rilow, Of Delaware eounty, Pa, to Miss Mary JANE
Price, Of Wilmington.
THAW-MITCHELL.-On the Goth April, in Christ
Church, Milford, Del, by Rev j. Leighton NICK i'm
William H. Thaw. Of Philadelphia. and q. Lizzie,
daughter of the late DR.. James r. Mitchell, OF the
former place.
ROGERS-PATTERSON- On the 18th inst, at the
parsonage Of the Wharton street, M. e. Church,
i236 S. Fourth st., Pha ielpha.by the pastor Rcy
Jos. Mason, Mr.. John W. Rogers to Miss Mary H.
Patterson, both Of Delaware City,
THOMPSON MARsHALL-In Philadelphia, on
the 29th inst, by the Rev. Mr.. Rice. Mr.. A, ]
Thompson and Miss Maggie Marshall, both OF thi
city.
JESTER-GRUBB,-On April 2lst., by Rev. Charlie
Breck, Of this city, Edward B. Jester OF Chester
Co., Pa, to louisa o. Grubb, OF this city.
| D0DGsoN- the Twelfth street m
E. Parsonage, No. SAT N. 18th st., PHILADELPHIA. @
the evening OF the 26tn inst, by Rev. j. Il. Smith
Henry Dodgson and Sarah Hanson, all of this city
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

SoMERsET FRUIT GROWERS AssocIATIoN.-A
meeting of the Farmers and Fruit Growers Asso.
citation Of Somerset County was held In Princess
Anne on Tuesday 9th inst. The executive COM
mittee reported that 10 furtherance Of the interest
Of the association, they had been In communica-
ton with the officers Of the Del. R. r. Co., and
have received assurances from Mr.. Sewell the
superintendent of the disposition of the r. r.
Co., to accommodate them 10 every particular Of
time and rates of transportation, that can be done,
consistently with the time Of connections with
other roads; but as no definite conclusion had as
yet been arrived at they deemed II premature,
to report what rates aud times have been men
toned.
The following gentlemen were elected perma-
nent officers of the Assoclation:--Col. VIM. 7. G.
Polk, President; Capt. John E. Fontaine, Vice
President; Joshua F. A. Tull, Sec'y., and Treas
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
Extract from letter from Santa Crolr.

Extract from letter from Santa CroLr.
We had wandered for many
hours through tangled forests of Tropical shrubs
and trees, some of them emitting most delicious
and inyigorating odor, when we suddenly came
upon large and well cultivated plantation, in
the center OF which were several buildings. Eu-
tering these we found them to be the ''press
houses" stills, &C., where the sugar cane is
crushed for the manufacture of St, Croix Rum.
Over 100 Coolies were at work, and the smell
from the fermentinh watts was very exhilarating
and pleasant We were shown through the en-
tire establishment, and learned that all the Rum
here produced was shipped to Messrs. P. II.
Drake & Co., New York, 10 be made into their
celebrated Plantation Bitters. The peculiar good
effects OF this Rum-which is the purcst and best
In the world-are well-known. Not single case
of Dyspepsia, Fever aud Ague, Consumption or
any such disease eau be foand on this Island,
| (cxcept of invalids come hero for their health,
| and they are almost always cured). Combined
with Cailsaya Bark, Cascarilla, and other impor-
| tant ingredients, this Rum becomes Plantation
Bitters and surely no finer tonic and general
| Family Remedy was ever seem. The combina-
| lion OF these Bitters was first discovered here
| many years ago, and oil the Natives swear by
Plantation Bittors, and say there is nothing like
IT," Judging by tho robust health Of the wit.
nesses, I am certain their testimony is true.
Us r. 8. 7.
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to- the best i'm
A ported German Cologne, and sold OF half thi
price.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

CARS SENT AwAY.-Messrs. jackson 81 Sharp
sent away yesterday six cmigrant cars fol the
Pacific Railroad of California, and will, In few
days, send others. These cars We are glad to say
are comfortably furnished, and though they have
not the uxurics which modern invention has
provided for travellers who don't mind expense
they have the essentials OF decency and comfort.
and with their oil cloth cushions and backs and
good springs, are an immense Improvement on
the old hard board seats which some companit
even yet furnish for emigrants.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
ALLEGED ournAoE.-on Saturday night a

ALLEGED OUTRAaE.-On Saturday night an
affair occurred at the house of john I. Messick
near St. James Church in Mill Creek Hd., during
which 1t is alleged that the person Of Mrs. Mes
sick was outraged. Charles and Emanuel Bailey
were arrested and had hearing this morning
before Squire Young. 10 this city.
From the evidence 1t appears that on Sunday
morning about O'Clock, Messeck heard noises
which convinced him some men had broken into
the lower part OF his house, and were trying to
force their way up stairs. He jumped out of the
window and ran to neighbor's for assistance.
According to his evidence he was absent an hour,
during which limo 1t is asserted that three colored
men forced their way into his wife's room and
committed the outrage.
Manuel was held to bail In the sum of $500 and
the other discharged. A man named Nailor who
Is said to have been the leader of the gang has
| and 1t is alleged all of them were drunk. The
woman made desperate resistance and bears
| the marks of violent struggle.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Ice is scarce In Milford.

Ice is scarce In Milford.
shad are very scarce about Milford.
The farmers around Middletown have flushed
planting corn.
Prof G. W. Super, of Milford, proposes to
visit Europe, next fall.
Secretary Boutwell, has appointed ]. T. Wilde
to be Surveyor of the Port Of Chester, vice Lit
zcnberg, removed.
Thomas Price and james Colvin, jr, have taken
out letters testameDtary ON the estate OF James
Coyin, late of Delaware City.
Charles Draper, of Milford, has written let
tar to the Muuai Friend, to justify liquor selling
by the bible and sound reason"
The Maryland g. Delaware railroad is nearly
graded to Easton, and Is said to be rendy for the
track-layers.
Rev. Dr. Thomas and Rev. q. W. Burke ed
dressed the Odd Fellows Lodge nj Georgetown,
on Monday, 26th.
The residence of Hon. Martin w. Bates, de-
ceased, at Dover, was sold on Tuesday, to VIM.
Sharp, Tor "a 800.
There will be an unusually larg quantity of
strawberries raised along the Delaware Railroad
this season.
The r., w. and B. Railroad Company is having
new rails laid on the North bound track between
here and New Castle junction.
The circus comes Friday. 1t Is we think, likely
To be the best that our people have ever had 0
chance to see, without visiting New York.
The State Directors in the Maryland & Della
ware and the Dorchester IL Delaware railroads
have been continued for another year.
The name and site of the post Office at Wes'
Nottingham, Cecil county, Maryland, is changed
to COlori, and s. Brown has been appointed
Postmaster.
wel.dressed young lady, hailBg from Now
Castle Delaware, was put of the 81 u. m. train.
ut E.kton, on Monday week Keeling drunk. Shit
took refuge in the Jail till morning
Daniel Bcddle, living in the lower part of Thu
county, receaty had his flyer amputated on &c
count Of a wound which IL was feared woult
cause lock jaw.
The Transcript says that Mrs. Hannah Femme
more, living in Delaware City, Is probably Thu
Oldest person In this State. She was born OF
the lith of April 1853, and Is now over ITO year
Of age.
The Clayton Herald says two members of th'
late Democratic Legislature went to Clayton OF
OF that village awake till late nj night by the
noisy carnusing.
DR.. Hepburn the we-known missionary Il
Japan, is spending few days with his sister
Mrs. Blackiston, at her residence in Middlctown
and Sunday evening week made an intercstin.
address In the Presbyterian Church in that town
Geo. H. Bates, sou of Chancellor Bates, wa
admitted to practice at the bar Of this State, u
the April term of the Superior Court of Ken
county. He has opened an Office at 6OS Marke
street, Wilmington.
The firm OF Thomas & Finley, Bankers, for th
past two years doing bu,iness in Elkton, has bee
dissolved and the business will be Closed MI
Thomas Is about entering business in Baltimore
and Mr. Finley, after closing affairs there, wi
migrate to Newborn, North Carolina.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

H- The place to go II you want boots and shoe
that will wear is Nicholson q Foulks, No. lo2 West
Second street. wilmington. Gentlemen can find an
assortment which embraces every variety of boot and
SHOE from the light dress shoe or fancy pump, to the
heaviest brogans or cavalry boots. For ladies and
misses the variety offered is almost infinite and meme
who wish to buy can fail to be suited. while to get
shoes for your children 1t is Just the place to CO.
Remember the place, 1902 West Second street, Will
miuptou.
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9eaths.

MoLANAN.-On the I'd instant, Elizabeth r., wife
OF James McLanan, aged Al years.
LUTTON.--Oa the I'd inst, Mary Jane, daughter Of
VIM. X. d Elizabeth f. Luton. in the sth year OF
her age.
GIBBS-April 18th, 80, near Lockwoods chapel, the
wife Of Stephen Gibbs, aged eixtysix, consistent
member Of the Methodist Church for forty years.
EAKIN-In this city on the Cd inst, William s..
infant son of Robert and Matilda Eakin, aged
mn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

MARKET STREET BRIDaE.-As some repairs
and alterations arc shortly TO be made on this
bridge we suggest that the foet-walks on II be
rallied, and. If possible, that they be widened and
otherwise improved. the rapid increase of busi-
ness on the south side, the large number of men
who pass to and from the factories on that side
to go to work, and the crowds who cross 1t to the
steamboats, starting from that side have made II
agreat and important thoroughiare, and con-
siderailon for their convenience demands better
and safer footway.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

10 RESUME IMMEDIArELY.-There Is no prob
ability of the carriage factory, burned on Mon.
day night. being rebuilt, but we are pleased to
learn that the unterprising firm who occupied il
Robinson g. Bro.-wll resume operations In q
few days. They have rented the large four-story
brick building erected by Mr.. Cotter, on Shlpley
street, above Second and will there carry on the
carriage making business. The only inconve
nience they will be put to will be from the neces
sty of having blacksmith shop separate from
their factory. We are glad for their sakes, and
the sake of their hands, that the fire will caust
no more lengthy suspension of their business.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

SELLING ny SAMPLE.-Thc Gazette, of Tuesday
morning, has statement of the filming of Mr..
Whiting, for selling by sample. This is an error
Mr.whittiug was not fined for selling by sample,
but Judgment was given against him, upon his
oon confession, for ten dollars and the costs for
peddiing, and refusing to show his peddler license
when required to do so. Mr.. Whiting was ac-
quilted of selling by sample, the evidence not
being sufficient to warrant the Alderman to hold
him to bail
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

CRIMINAL CARELEssNEss.- are informed,
on authority which we deem trustworthy, that a
number OF dogs known to have been bitten by
the mad dog which ran through Brandywine
(Sixlh Ward) some weeks ago, are running at
large Ia the streets there to the terror of the In
habitants. We have but one remedy to suggest
II e. bulets
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

W. q r. R.-The grading of the siding which
is to connect the Wilmington Il Reading Rail-
rpad with the Pennsylvania Railroad. is fast APP
preaching completion. 1t is expected that they
will commence laying the track next week. The
road between Coatesville and Wilmington will be-
in operation first, but there is yet much work to
be done, and the road will not be completed over
the whole line before fall.-Saturdty's Coates
rifle Union
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
THE DELAWARE TRIBUNE, WILMINGTON, DEL
Blood 1 Blood I blood !

This 10 The important season Of the yeaI-eprina
sistant In driving out the Msrbnc matter colleced
In the blood, and unless removed 1t IL certain 70 pro
ducs bilious disorders, derAnge the System and ~
lers Herb BltterB Is Acknowledged BY every ono 70
be the great blood purifier Of the present day. Il =
topics diuretcs and dapharotics and Is highly re-
commended as the most effective, nvigorsting, reno
waiting and cleansing blood remedy in the world For
all diseases srsing from Impurities OF the blood y Is
efcacous speedy and agreeable Thousands testify
who have given 1t fair trial. Over one and hall
million bottles sold In 1858.
az A. d b. Stevenson are the agents Of the cele-
brated Florence Sewing Machine which has given
uaiversal satisfaction and took the premium At the
Paris Exposition in 1867. Those in want Of good
machine should call aud zee them at Tia Market 81
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

A HANDY TnIso.-We have received from j
A. Robinson g. Bro. one of Hansel's patent win.
the thing housekeepers long have sought. II
will fasten curtain cord permanently, cannot
slip, and Is not at all liable to get out Of order
They are made of either brass or German silver,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

THE CANAL STABLES, A MAN, AND THrRrY-FI
MULRs BURNED UP.

THE CANAL STABLES, MAN, AND THIHTf.FIvE
MULRs BURNED UP.
Between 10 and II o'clock, Tuesday night,n fire
broke out In the frame stables of George +. Bra
stable at the time thirty Ave mules, used for tow
Ing on the canal and young man or boy, who
attended to the stable. The flames spread with
sach fearful rapldity that neither the boy or the
animals could be rescued, and all persisted In the
flares.
The fire was plainly visible from this city and
New Castle. We hive as yet received no particu-
lars ns to the loss ownership, etc., but learn that
the fire Is supposed to have been the work Of IN
incendiary.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

The SuINGLE MILL FIRE.-The loss by this
fire proves on further examination to have been
greater than we al first stated. MIR. Gregg,
the owner of the property, loses $4,000, only one
half of which is insured, and Though McAlpin a.
will probably prove much greater than. $4,000,
the sum we stated yesterday. The insurance
was stated correctly in yesterdays report.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

GREAT SALE OF SrocK.-On Tuesday at Twill
liam Goodey's sale, at New castle, recently i'd
vertised In this paper, stidham & Son sold sixty
three head Of cows, making gross amount oil
nearly six thousand dollars. Fifty-three mixers
brought mn average of $81.S61S the highest being
sold at S113.50, and the lowest $50. Ten feeders
sold at an average of $53.75.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

PERsoNAL.-Thc gentleman appointed Consul
to Callao-a Mr. Caldwell, of Mnine-was after
ward assigned TO Valparaiso, thus obviatiug any
recall of Mr. james n. McColley. Il is stated by
Il writer in the Milford Mutual Friend that the
latter was appointed from Pennsylvania, and not
from Delaware, he having resided for twelve
years previously in Philadelphia.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

Loss.-Wm. p. Passmore of Christana Id,
lost five fine pigs, valued at 1925, few days ago.
large lot OF rhubarb or pie plant, into their pen.
Other farmers have given this plant to their pigs
in small quantities without any evil effect having
been experienced. They should, however. b.
careful in feeding the article.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

Observation-Disclosures Peter g. Faucet and Jo-
seph o. WEIGH. from Georgetown, who had been
called from the domestic privacy of their rural
homes during the Presidency of MIR. johnson
10 serve their country us Department clerks al
Washington, have been released from that duty,
and, on Saturday, returned to their homes.
Neither Of them had served ln the army.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

RAILROAD AccIDEsr.-The Middetown Trans
script says The first accident on the Townsend
and Massey's Railroad occurred on Tuesday. A
train of Fix cars laden with iron and crosstes pro-
ceeded down the road towards the prese.t tcrmi-
nus, and on reaching the down grade, four cars
were detached by the breaking OF a coupling pin,
and rushing on TO the end OF the track, one car
was broken up and another damaged. Nobody
lurI -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
The Most Vigorous and Prosperous Com.
psny I'm the World.
THE EQUITABLE

The Most Vigorous and Prosperous Conn
pany I'm the World.
THE EQUITABLE
Life Assurance Society
OF THE UNITED STATES.
President Vice President.
Gxo W. PuILLrrs, ]. W. ALrxAspvE,
Seventeen Reasons for Preter1ng ibis Company
10 all Others.
!. Its Cash assets are upwards of $4,000 900 %
and constantly increasing.
3. None Of this Il made up q promissory notes as
.. It's Cash Income per annun Is over $4,000. 900.
and steadily growing larger:
ofpolcy-hoders, as is the case in many Com
paniee.
o. Nc deductions are made from the face of poll
cy for premium notes when 1t becomes claim,
as Is the caee in all note Companies.
G. All the profits Of the business arc annually d.
ss TSoy n' u sssS ESsSyS .%sns ss
Stockholders, as is the case in all mixed" and
proprietary" Companies.
postponed until sfter the lapse Of several years,
The society deals equtably with its pelicy-hold-
o The Equitable has made more progress since its
Organization than any other Life Company in
the World.
TO- It's risks have been so carefully selected and ts
dealings 80 equitable that 1t has never been
obliged to contest the payment Of claim atlaw.
II, The amour; oil new business during the year
ending September 1, 1868, was e5i, 666, si1.
H. Its policies average larger In amount than those
Of any other Company, showing that capitalists
select the Equitable for purposes Of investment
Is. The profits OF the business arr apportioned to
the assured on the Contribution pan," which
is conceded to be the only Equitable mode OIL
division, and not by the mode adopted by many
Compauies which Ia grossly unjust to . large
proportion OF the policy holders.
IL. Policies In this Company may become Self Sus
taininK, by the operation Of dividends, aftsr I
comparatively short term Of years.
Is. Losses In this Company are promptly paid. ant
information always given without delay TO TIL
| interested parties.
&c. It combines all the advantages Of all other Com
| pants without any Of their Objectionable fes
lures.
This society has spened an office at No. East sr
street. for the transaction Of its business In Della
ware. d. T. Richards. Special State Agent Owe
5000 600 worth Of Insurance effected in Wilmington
We REFER tn the following policy holdersIDnnise
Z. Jsnes. Washington Jcnee, Vim. HERBERT z,
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06


The Princess Anne Marylander of the 4th Inst,
after copying our report Of the peach crop,
says =" We fear but very slight remains OF a
crop are left In Somerset; few young trees,
Hale's early, Immediately on the water, and o
very few comparatively valuelcss Seeding trees
have some fruit on them. The rest are gone,
clean gone, and no amount Of reporting or print
ing could restore one OF them. Nor do we be-
lieve Wicomico or Worcester, have Jared much
II any better. Our friends from the whortleberry
section assure us that this important little fruit
promises an abundant yield. They anticipate
good days, when picking time comes. Edward
+. Duer, Esq, has strawberries formed on his
vines, large enough to rlpen In week or days
days.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The Denton journal, of the LIST Inst, says -
Some Of our fruit growers are elated over the
prospect for good crop, 10 comparison with the
estimate made Immediately after the storm Of q
few weeks since. One gentleman insists that
there are more peaches than before the storm.
He reasons thus Before the storm, nearly oil
the buds examined were destroyed, now all he
inspects he Ands living. 1t may be estimated
that this county will ship as many baskets as at
any previous period. The farmers Of this section
have awaited themselves of the good weather to
place their corn ground 10 good condition: Some
have already commenced planting, but the gen.
eral entering upon this work will be In the COM
ing week"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

SENTENcEp.-R Richard Bundck, who was tried
on the 18th instant, ut Princess Anne, Nd, for
the killing of George Conner, on Easter Monday,
and convicted of murder In the second degree,
has bccl sentenced to the penitentiary for 1s
vnnrs
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

ST. PAuL's ME-. CHuRcH.-The Sunday School
Teachers Association of St. Paul's Methodist E.
Church will meet tonight in the lecture room Of
the church, ut 8 o'clock. The attendance Of oil
their Sunday school workers Is expected. Mat
tiers of great moment, concerning their Sunday
school work, will be presented.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

PARTNERsHIp.-The firm Of Maltritz, Baird &
Taylor, morocco manufacturers at PA West
Third street, have extended their partnership,
which expired to-day, for three years longer.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

DELINQUENTs. = Suits have been brought
against the dclinqucnts who subscribed to the
Wilmington and Reading Railroad stock and re-
fused TO pay. Victor DUPONT, counsel for the
Company has engaged Hon. I. i. Bayard in
the cause, which will be brought before the May
T,ru