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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

@ on AND A FTER M0SDA JULY 18th, 1869,
FREIGHT TRAIN, with Passenger Car attached
will leave Stations named a. he following changed
Hours, lsubiect 10 delays incdeat 10 felght bust.
messy viz:
GoIso Souru, leave Wilmington about 2 90 A. M;
New Castle, 400; Middleton, 6 90; Clayton 7.l5
Dnver, so Camden, 9.10 FELTON,, 1905 and be due
at Harrington 10 81 A. NJ.
GoIso North, to leave Harrington about 20 p.
NJ. Felton,, 400, Camden, sos, Dover, IS, Morton,
TO- Clayton, TOO Mddletown S4k, New Castle,
o;SO, aud be due at Wilmington l1.OOP. NJ.
ais train will stop To take mp passengers only at
'"srons named, but will set down passengers vt any
-seular stopping place between Harrington and vii.
hi,.pton, ExoEPr Hare's Corner, State Road, Dala-
ware Junction and Dupont.
NEW CASTLE TRAINS
Leave New Castle for Wilmington anu Phade
phia al 1.40 a, M. Leave Philadelphia, II as A. M
and Wilmington ! 90 P. NJ. for New Castl,
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAlNa
Additional TO those above will leave smyrna for
Clayton ll.45 A. NJ, and $40 r. n. lie I'VE Clayton
for Smyrna, $40 A. M, and 2i0F NJ, TO make con
nection with trains TO and from Dover. and Stations
south.
Steamboat trains heretofore run ars withdrawn,
A boat will however, leave Crisarls for Norfolk. in
connection with local train, on Monday Wednesday
and Friday evenings.
g. q. sEwALl,
Superintendent Del H. X.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21
LOCAL NEWS.

LARGE SALE OF REAL ESTATE = fug' ~
buiidup lots will be sold at public sale on TINS
day week, Saturday, Oct 23d) ats Z. n. iney
are situated on the Hill, near the residence Of
G. P. Norris, on eth and lib, and Clayton anu
Dupont streets.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

DlsoRprR1.Y CoSprcr on THE TRAIN "A
man named Evan Armstrong. hailing from New
jersey, was arrested by officer Legg; at me depot
ia This city. upon the arrival of the Delaware
Railroad train on Thursday evening last for being
disorderly, Evan imagined himself conductor
and attempted to exercise the functions Of that
gentleman. but was prevented and handed over
10 officer legg in this city.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21
From California.

DR.. IL. +. Askew and daughters returned last
evening from visit Of ssme weeks to California.
They have had pleasant trip, visited the Won
derful 70 Semitic Valley, and seen the other mar
wells of the Golden State, and were SO fortunate
rs TO be there during the State fair, where the
astonishing fruits of the State were displaying in
abundance Apples and pears weighing pounds
each were common. On their return eastward,
they met at Echo canon. on the Central Pacific
Rail Road, the California Excursion party which
left here Wednesday night week westward bound
The two trains were stopped and opportunity for
few minutes conversation afforded them. The
Doctor Uniforms US shat the Westward bound par
ty were 10 fine health and spirits and delighted
with their going that far
In the evening OF that day. Dr. Askew received
from the excursionists who had arrived at Weber
canon, the following telegram =
WEBER, Oct. II
Dr.. AsKEw.-Our Wilmington party send con-
gratulatlons and wish you safe return. We arc
all well and enjoying ourselves hugely. Advise
COMMERCIAL. j. H. JACKSON
The excursionisLs expected to arrive in San
Francisco this evening, although It Is quite pro-
bable that they reached there during the day, or
possibly, last evening. Now that they are once
more press terra f,ima, Qf we may SO call Cali
iorla's shaky soiD we hope to hear from them
more directly.-Saturddys Commercial
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

REVENUE SEizuRK.-Collecior Pretyman, on
rails q Peach Brandy. the properly of Benjamin
+. Hasson, near Middetown, whs WIS engaged
in illegal distillation. The goods were Trans,
ported to wilmington and placed 10 the hands OF
L. S. Marshal Dunn for safe keeping, uhth iney
are condemned by the L. s. Court
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

The morocco business In this city and Phlla-
delphia is at stand still, and but very little bus
incss has been done for the past few weeks. The
factories here are still turning out considerable
amount OF leather, but there has been great de-
crease since the summer We make the follow
iup nuatafions -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

Uou.rppr.xye.-A few evenings ago the
store az w. X s. Preston, corner Of Front and
Orange streets, was entered by some one and me
money drawers broken open. There was DO
money In them, and the thief left without taking
ANYTHING for his trouble.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

At a regular meeting OF the Managers OF the
Wilmington Board Of Trade. on Tuesday night,
Edward Belts was elected President, George y.
Lobdel, Vice President, Jas Bradford, treasurer,
and George W. Stone, Secretary.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21
A Remarkable M.rr,nue

The Smyrna Timts publishes the notice Of thc
marriage Of Henry Pratt Esq ex-Sherlfr of Kent
county, 10 Mrs. Mary Wallace, both If that town,
ana makes the following continents on the affair.
I'VE occasionally read of noteworthy events in
matrimonial matters in our exchanged, and this
week we feel called nppn to note one in our own
midst. The marriage is recorded In the proper
place in this ISSUE the happy couple being well
known and respected citizens, the groom having
al one time filed the Office oil sheriff Of the conn
ty with credit To himself and the station he occu-
pied. Tho bride, by the ruthless hand of death.
has been compelled to follow five husbands to Tho,
grave tall former respected citizens Of this com.
munity) and don the widows weed" and now
Cupid, without regard to past circumstances. has
hurled another fatal dart, and nj the aye of about
% years she again bows ut Hymens alter. to
which she is lead for the siyM time to offer her.
sell willing sacrifice to the god of marriage by
u gentleman who has entered his Slst year She
becomes his second wife In every instance, save
Tue hrst the lady has married wdoWers, with
chlufch, while she has remained without issue.
ANA now, while she is childless she has mar red
husband who has founded tribe, as has been
snid Of Rev. Peter Cartwright The number of
Ills descendants, children, grand children nnd
great grand children, was when last counted.
Just one hundred and sizty;fre and there have
been number OF acccssions ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
10 make the number seventy he thinks Tn, re
arc other circumstances IN connection with the
gentleman lite that we feel constrained 10 refer
70, though not altogether appropriate under this
head, perhaps. Notwithstanding his numerous
prugcncy he has had but one death In his family
his first wife. lie never borrowed dollar In
his me, ana never paid cents cost in suits al
law ON his own account. We may add, with
pleasure, that he is remarkably hale and healthy
Sns j. also the bIidc) weighs 20 pounds, stands
nearly SIX lcet ~ height and stands even Liphet
10 the estimation Of his fellow citizens than ht
uoes IN MS brals May fortune favor the brave -
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

Navigation Inns been resumed on the Tide
water canal, the few eand- bars caused by Inc late
rain having been removed.
During the week ending Oct 2nd, 100 boats
arrived 1T llavre de Grace per 1lduwatcr canal,
oil which ~ were for Philadelphia. AZ for Balti-
more, aud the others for lIavrc de Grace.
The Friends burial ground in Salem, N. j.,
ie being beautifully laid out. We call the atten-
tior Of Wilmington Friends to this item.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

WILMINGTON, Del.
Mr.. Robert Atkinson This Ia to certify that In the
summer Of 1866 we had slaughter house and shed
rooted with Plastic Slate being one OF the first put
on In this pae 1t has In every way proven to be
durable and satisfactory. and we consider 1t enc of
the best composition roofing now In use throughout
the Country. The Plastic STATE has become hardened
and now forms one complete sheet OF slate, w,thou.
bemish of any kind. JOSHUA HUTTON,
HIETT HUTTCN.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21
HATS AND CAPS
w. q. DARE,
At home again OF the cid stand,
No Al NORTH SECOND STREET,

Opposite Christs Ch,rch) where he will b. plessed
u serve his customers with all the latest
styles at the lowest cash prices. Come
A at once to the old favorte stand, where
&xaN you will always mud full stock OF
fashionable HATS and CAPS,
At prices that will defy competition. The public
have already decided that W. G. DARE, Opposite
Christs hurch fells the best and cheapest Hats and
Cans in Am.ric because his hats sill made OF the
best material and with taste; besides he is the only
halter that exchanges goods AID guarantees entire
tattsfsction Plesse REMEMBER No. ~ NORTH
SECOND STREET. for It tells where Dafes chesp
hats se under the chimes Of old Christs Church bella
PniLApEipnI., Sc. t. 81, 1s69.-233 SAW
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

r .ooK HERE Apple Psarer for rs cents at
Jas \, ROBINSON d CO.'S,
Ssuuni- Erd Hsfkdt GtA
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

IN ERS.
The undersigned, having taken Allderdi- GEN
streets, opened regular
Agricultural Depot a. Commission Heuse,
And will keep constantly on hand and for sale at
the lowest rates all the different grades of
FLOUR, BUCKWHEAT,
CORN MEAL. DRIED FRUIT,
GRAIN and SEEDS Of all kinds
Whanns and Moro Phillips Phosphates Conceu-
tra,ed Manure, Guano, and Other fertilizers
The only Eztesipe Hay and Sfrato Depot IN fhs Cif
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
WooD d WILLOW W ARE, Wire screens and Sleves,
and Woven wire from Copper, Brass and Iron.
BROOMs, BRUSHES, DC.
Neats-foot, Strained Whale and Lubricatlng Oils,
Wheel Grease, Tar 10 cans, kegs and barrels. Plas.
I'll and Cement A large and wellsescled assort-
ment Of GRlNDSTtiNES.
sALT-Ashton, Fine, Liverpool Ground. Turkey
Island aud Rock Salt. Ten different varieties
SkED POTATOES.
tn Hay, Grain. Potatoes, and all kinds Of farm
produce bought and sold. w. Il s. PRESTON.
Allderdice's old stand,
NJ W. corner front and Orange streets,
Wilmington, lei.
ap22-y and al Front street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

MORO PHILLIPS
GENUINE IMPROVED
suPER-PHOsPHATE OF LIME.
STANDARD GUARANTEED.
Fer saie at Manufacturer Depot
No. 10 south Delaware avenue,
Five doors below Chestnut street,
PHILADELPHIA,
no. % south street, Baltimore.
And by dealers in general throughout the country
The SOMBRERO GUANO of which
MORO PHILLIPS PHOSPHATE is and
always has been manufactured, (and Of
which he has sole control for the United
States, contains fifty per cent. more Bone
Phosphate than Raw Bone, therefore it is
more durable.
large per centage is Soluble, and will
Immediately yield its nourishmcnt.
The Ammonia it contains is pure and
ready TO yield its value-nOt animal matter,
capable OF yielding its ammonia after de-
composition in the soil.
Nothing is spared in its manufacture to
render 1t the most valuable Super Phosphate
and Crop Producer in the market.
Eight years experience has proved to the
farmer that ii is durable and can always be-
relied on as uniform in quality, and the nu-
merous unsolicited testimonials continually
received of its use in competition with other
Fertilizers, fully attests that it has not been
excelled.
PRICE $56 PER TON of 1000 lbs. Discount
to dealers.
MORO PHILLIPS,
Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer.
March LIST, 1860 maris 9m-w
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

CKsTREvILLE, DBL, Jan. 2, 1869.
Mr.. Robert AtkineoD,-pear Sir: The Plastic Slate
Roof which you put for me in June, 1865. answerh
every purpose for which Roof lie intsp ded. 1t has
neither run nor cracked Is perfectly and hard
slate itself, and think from all appearances 1t
will last as long as new building. feel confident
made and applied. Yours, respectfully,
A. Ii. DIXON.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21

WILuisGTos, DEL, Feb 9, 1859
Mr.. Robert Atkinson; We can say in relation to
Plastic slate Roohng that in the summer OF 1865 we
had part Of our fonAdry covered with It (ab0ut 1900
square fee) and that In 1867 and 6s we had 1t put on
foundry and office (700O square fest 1t has proven
To be excellent matersl for roofing purposes. Our
roofs erfecly III ht aud give trouble The
plastic slate has hardened aud now forms one COM
plee sheet Of slate, without crack or defect OF any
kind u. q. SrUTSENBUR9 j. son.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21
SPHAGNINE,
The Great Delaware Fertilizer,
'FRONT.' AND PERMANENT,
MANUFACTURED By r. ]. WAY q CO..
DELLA WARE CITY, DBL.

sPHhGNINE, Price $40 Fer Ton, with an organ
&c basis In soluble FORM combines Ground Bones
POTASH, Soda aud heterogeneous animal nubstanccs
in ,nch manner and in such proportions as t. make
u the chespest manure for the amount of fertizng
elements contained In 1t To be found In any market
one ton contains more plant food than twenty tens
OF farm manu- G. 1t Is prepared with especial refer
eice TO the permanent Improvement OF light, sand
aud heavy clay soils Good for all crops. Send for
circular. jy22Iyw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-10-21


WILMINGTON, Feb. 0, 1859.
This is to certify that had Plastic Slate Roof put
on my dwelling over two years ago. 1t has given
eTtire satisfaction. consider 1t by far the che ipest
and best Roofing in use. 1t improves by aRe-neither
cell nor heat affecting 1t. Mine is one seamless
sheet Of late over the whole roof.
RICHARD r. JONES. TO shipley St.
that have had the roofs VI new houses covered
with 1t, and fad perfect satisfaction with them.
JAS. M. JONES, 2ls Market st.
WIMSeTss DEL Feb 10Th, 1869.
In 1855 we had two buildings rooted with the tlas-
tic Slate BY Mr.. X. Atkinson. IL seems to improve
by age an 4 is nov seamless sheet Of solid slate.
perfectly fire proof and to all Appearances has all the
q. d. THOMPSON & CO.
WILnissros, DEL, Feb. 8, 1888.
take great pcarurr In Recommending Plastic
prsof root. had my ttore and dwelling covered
with It, OH the top OF An old shngle roof nearly two
years ago. The root Ii eutre shect OF slate
giving complete satisfaction, and to all appearances
very durable. LEVI WOODROW.
CoxsERcIAL 0RPIGE. FRB. II, 1859.
Mr. Robert Atkinson; We are much pleased with
the Elastic Slate Roof you put on engine house
two years ago. The roof being within IS inches OF
our steam boiler, and consequently subject to sudden
and extreme changes OF temperature, has been we'll
tested, we think and has stood the test perfectly. Ii
now appears without u II Nv and appsreHtly better
than when put on. Very Respectfully.
JENKINS Il ATKINSON
coating Of Plastic Slate is sure remedy far
leaky rhnRes and met roofs, also preventive Of
damp walls. Metal roofs painted with the best ma
teral extant-extensiyely used by the Il. X. Co.'S
ROBERT ATKINSON,
& f1ce with Way & Good), Fifth a Market sts,
tepsSm Wilmington DEL
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One Dollar for Each Article.

One Dollar for Each Article.
We do not offer single article of merchandise that
can be sold by regular dealers at our price, We do
not ask you to buy goods from US unless we eau sell
.ne cnenper thhn you can Obtain TEN In any other
about "
ONK-HALF THE REGULAR RATES.
We want good reliable agents in every part OF the
country ny empeling your spare time To fern clubs
nh hra lending US orders you AN obtain the most
dize, and all goods sent by will be as represented
and we guarantee satisfaction to every one dealing
Agents shou collect ten cents from each customer
ana forward 10 as IN ADVANCE for Descriptive Checks
TIE holders OF the Checks have the privilege of
either Purchasing the article thereon described Or Of
exchanging Tor any article mentioned on our Cata-
loeue, numbering over 49, different artices-not oue
Oh which can be purcha.ed the usual way for the
same money. The advantages Of fret sending for
n ~, are these We are constantly buying small
catalogues and Tor which issne checks till all are
sold hes Dies N every large club we will put checks
ior WATCHES, QIILTs. BLAHKETs, DRTss PATIg RsB or
rome other article Of value, giviny so members Of
ne club an ptertunty Of purchasing an article for
II TO aver $50, accompanied by the cash. the agent
may retain $2oO, and In every order OF over 500,
| w 90 may be retained t. PAY THE hXPRESS
| CHAkdEs. This oner is more especially To assist
agents IN the Western and Southern States, but is
open to all customers.
| NOmmloolONb.
Agents viii be paid 10 per cent in cash or merchan-
aize when they FILL uP THEIR OLUn, for which
below we give partial List OF Commissions;
For an order $50, from a club of thirty we will
pay the agent as commission, 70 yds. Brown or
Bleached Sheetipg Good Dress Pattern Wool Square
Shawl, French Cashmere Pants and Vest Pattern.
Fine large White Countcrpane etc, ETC., or $500 In
| cash.
| For an order Of $50, from club Of Fifty we will
pay the agent, Ms commission, IS yds. Sheetihg one
| pair heavy Wool Blankets, Popln Dress Pattei NJ,
Handsome wool Square shawl, Slver-Case Watch,
For an oroer Of 500, from club of One Humid 3D.
we will pay the agent, as commission, 100 yds. good
yard wide Sh.etiDg, Coin-Silver Hunting Case Watch
Rich Long Wool Shawl, suit Of all Wool French Cas-
| Himere, ETC., ETC.. or $40 in cash.
We do not employ any Travelling Agents, and GUS
temtrs should mot pay nj ney to persons purporting
| 10 be our agents, unless personally acquainted
| LETTERS.
For fa Their particulars send for Catalogues.
| PARKER g. CO.,
os and 100 summer ST, Boston, Mass.
sept23-1yw
i CARPENTERS 1--we have the Clover Leaf plane
Il Il Al ROBINSON . cos,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-07-29
TIE BAPTIST CONVENTION.


The delegates to the South Carolina Bsptis
Convention met in the Baptist church of this lhnce
on last Thursday morning. The Convention Wa
opened with prayer By Rev. j. 0. B. Dargan
after which the names of delegates were enrolled
ten Associations being represented. Dr. j: Il
Reynolds was re elected President; Rev. j. D. B
Dargan, Vice President; DR.. s. W. Bookhart
Clerk and Prof. CHI. Judson, Treasurer. Tht
Convention met twice day until Saturday even
ing, during which time reports were received from
various Boards and Agents of the Baptist ehurcf
in the State.
On Friday afternoon, Rev. T. R. Gaines was re
quested to lay the condition and claims Of The
Yorkville church before the Convention, which he
did, and about $3.50 was raised, in cash and pied
ges, for that church. Greenville was selected ~
the place, and Thursday before the last Sabbath
in July as the time, for the next meeting. Tht
gratifying fact was announced by the eon,mittcs
on obituaries, that but one Baptist minister has
died in the State since the last meeting
The delegates made very favorable impression
on our community. On Sabbath FIVE churches, il
town and two in the country we're supplied BY
ministers from the Convention, and were. listened
to by attentive and interested audiences. Alto
gether the meeting was pleasant one, both to'tht
Convention and to those Of our citizens who mel
with them. ~.
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such is Prof William JohnSon-thorough, unit
ring, able
The School is gradually growing. 1t should sue
ceed Dr. Curtis, for nearly quarter of centu
ry, has shown himself one of the first educators Of
the period. Let the friends of the institution ral
ly to its support. Health, discipline, and moral
influence all combine to make it desirable place
Long live and prosper the Limestone Springs Fe-
male High School.
In our vicinity, crops are beginning to fail for
Wait Of ram consequently some of us have very
elongated faces. others grumble and grovl about
the weather. very few bear it philosophiealTy. Two
more weeks of drought and it will become serious
matter 4artatSSshevers .have passed over the
country, but the rain belts are limited Some per.
sons consider the rain as falling whimsicaly, with
out any. lazy or control Others that there is spe-
cal providence in every shower: therefore, to such
too much rain is judgment, as we'll as too little.
The rain is as much controlled by the fixed and
certain laws of the universe as the motion of the
earth or the planets. These laws are the win of
God. Because we do not understand them, we are
apt to form very erroneous notions in regard to the
weather. lie who speaks disrespectfdly of the
weather, would find fault with the Eternal One.
To growl and complain and fret IS sinful; to bear
it patiently, doing our duty checrfuly through wet
and dry, heat and cold, is manly-Gol.like. p
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and the accused brought before Magistrate De
Large, colored The Doctor waived an examina-
ton, and was held to bail, in the sum of $500, to
keep the peace for twelve months. He was also
required to appear before Mr.. Horlbeck, U. s.
Commissioner, where he was held to bail, in the
sum of $500, to appear on Monday and answer to
the charge of interfering with government officer
in the discharge of his duty
While the Mackey clan were thus absent from
the Custom House, and entangled in the mesheS
of the courts, Mr.. Clark made brilliant and sue
ccssfu flank movement He assembled his fol-
lowers, went to the Custom House, forced open the
door and took possession. Marshal Lafayette ).
Woolf was put in charge and at last accounts,
held the post At night the Clarkeitcs assembled
la party to screnadc Bowen and Sawyer, intending
thus to give these gentlemen an opportunity OF
making speeches in reply to Dr. Ms TRADES.
But the Mackeyites, regarding the serenadc as
triumphant display over them, got up another
crowd and cfectua1y defeated it by yells, howls,
catcrwauls &c.
Thus ended the oficicial career of Collector
AIackey, who, it must be confessed, died very
bord u.