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Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

SAN Francisco, April ia fire
broke out in the Kentucky mine, OH the
Seven Hundred Feet Level this evening.
1t was found necessary to close the shalt
again in order to smother the fiames.-
1t is supposed that the fire is still burn
ing in the Yellow Jacket mine as the
steam and vapor from that mine are
much hotter than what issues from the
Crown Point mine. A partial examina-
ton of the mines to-day di, closed that
considerable damage has been done to
the Kentuck and Yellow Jacket. Collins
were sent to the Crown Point shalt this
afternoon, and several bodies recovered.
They were horribly distigured, but still
recognizable. The mines have been
closed for this week. Some 40 bodies
have been removed since commence
ment of the fire, about week ago.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
TO WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:

We understand some of our Democrat
ic friends whom we have opposed politi-
cally through the HERALD, have been
wishing to call at our Office, but have
heen deferred for fear they would not
be pleasantly received. We have been
both amused and annoyed that any one
should have such an opinion OF MS, as we
have always endeavored to treat those
who call upon us with respect, no mat
ter what their political or religious be,
Lief We are not wild beast. and if we
were would be harmless, rs we have be-
come so aged that we are toothess, and
cannot bite them. A. Johnson is the on
ly man that we know of that might pos
sibly meet with cool reception. Our
contempt for him is so great that we
should very likely show it in our looks
and actions if he were to walk into
our sanetum, which we hope my never
be disgraced ly his presence. We ten
der to all men and women the same
privileges we claim for ourself, "the right
to think and act according to the dictates
of their own conscience" We do not
know whether we are different from 9th
ers in this respect or not; but we respect
no man that does not advocate what he
thinks and believes is right, even though
it may be wrong according to our way of
thinking. We cannot all see or believe
alike. This would be strange world if
ouly those who thought alike could be
friendly. When that state of affairs
comes TO pass we shall want our ticket
. of leave.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

Gen. Grants course promises to he as
judicious ON Cuban affairs.as it has been
statesmanlike on Reconstruction. The
rights of American citizens are to be pro-
tected, but the Government is not to be
drawn by unauthorized expeditions from
our shores, into an attitude of hostility
to Spain; and for both purposes our
squadron in the West India waters is to
be still more heavily increased. There
will be no lack of spirit or determine.
ton in enforcing respect for the Ameii-
GU S and compelling reparation for such
outrages as have already occurred; but
on the other hand, we will not initiate
the course of Great Britain during our
own troubles, by protesting neutrality
only to retain safe cover for making
war securely. There will be no war,
unless the folly of Spanish officials force
it; and then it would be made, not by
equipping Al ,bamas, but by sending
out the American Navy.-N. Y. Iri-
bune.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

......P oughkeepsie, April 1.-THE New
York Conference at Sing Sing adjourned
sine die to-day. Before doing So reso-
luton was adopted placing the subject
of licensing female preacher in the hands
OF special committee, with instructions
to make report at the next annual
meeting Of the conference.
1.-THE greater portion of the town of
Haughton, Michigan, was DESTROYED by
fire Sunday morning. Sixty-five acres.
comprising ITO occupied buildings. were
burned over. The Methodist and Catho-
lie Churches and schools escaped. The
loss is estimated atnearly 100000. Over
200 families are left homeless or PARTIAL
ly destitute.
.,.."Baltimore, April 19.-On Saturday
evening, at Iarrettsville, Hartford coun-
ty, Maryland, Miss Cairnes shot and
killed Nicholas McComas. About TWEEN
ty persons were seated on the rorch of
the hotel, when Miss Cairnes suddenly
appeared, DIR W pistol and fired three
shots at McComas. The alleged cause
of the killing is seduction. Miss Cairnes
had previously brought suit against
McComas for breach of promise of mar
rriage. Both parties are highly respects-
BILE.
mfr, Charles e, Smith, President of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company, will shortly take trip to
Europe, for his health. During his alb
sence, Mr.. Franklin b. Gown will act as
President of the Company.
...... Ex-Secretary Stanton's health is
very precarious, and the. symptoms so
unfavorable as to excite the deepest So
licitude of his friends.
ex-senator Sprague is to be serenaded
by the Washington workingmen.
$50. Reading will furnish one thousand
Odd Fellows to the great parade, to take
place IN Philadelphia on the 26th inst.
IA telegram from Augusta, Ca, says
that the disposition made by Congress of
the Georgia matter gives universal joy.
1.-The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
has dress of new type, and looks well.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

......Last year in Philadelphia there were
1881 dwellings erected, besides |, JIG ell
largements and additions. In New
York there were but five hundred build
dings (most of them dwellings) erected.
Why such disparity? The 1[ining Re-
giSter says: "PeYsons unaware thai
Pennsylvania is duplicate of England
in underground resources, also that Phil
adelphia IS tue operating basis and focus
of important railroad communications
than amy other city, affect establishment
at the, amazing growth of Phil
adelph:a; whereas its expulsion, nrcu-
mutation, increase, is The logical Sc
quence of its diversified industries, ma
lural advantages, facilities and surround
ings.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

...... Horace Greedy has purchaed 100
acres of cranberry land in Burlington,
county, n. j., and intends putting in 60
acres witt cranberries this spring.
......While Benjamin Franklin lived he
purchased his paper from the Ivy Mill.
in Delaware county, Pa. The was mill
erected in l7l2, and is still in operation.
1.-THE boots and shoes manufactured
In Massachusetts during 1868 are esti-
mated to be worth one hundred millions
of dollars.
Mahogany is so abundant in Nevada
as to be used for fuel. A contract has
been entered into, to supply several
Thousand cords of it at three dollars and
a half n cord.
......A young couple of Rockport. Maine.
while counting, walking out together,
arm-in-arm, fell through hole in the
sidewalk, each breaking a leg. Their
fall set them up in the world-a iury
awarding them verdict of So, 900
against the town.
......Only fourteen members of Nnpole-
on's grand army are now living.
.....,A letter lies in the post-office at Ma
rysville, CAL, directed 10 the "WiclSed-
est Girl in Marysville."
......Tobacco culture in Virginia and
North Carolina has become a losing bu-
siness and will be generally abandoned
by planters.
......A Newfoundland dog in Lagrange,
Missouri, performs the rites of sculpture
for all the deceased of his species in the
neighborhood.
......Only one city of its age in the coun-
has out stripped Leavenworth. 1t is
thirteen years old and has thirteen
thousand inhabitants
MA correspondent asks the Philadel.
phia Press "What is the browning glory
of Andy Johnson's official career?'5 and
answers, "In getting Mtdd out of the
Dry Tortugas."
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

liticians, as Senators and Representa-
tives all are, feel the importance to their
party CT giving the emoluments and adj
vantage OF Office to men who will make
use of them for the maintenance of the
party; men who have heretofore con-
tributed of their means, labors and in
fluence, to make the party what it Is; to
whom the party is indebted; and who
are likely to keep the party always In
their debt; rather than to men who, po-
litically speaking, are good only in the
sense of doing the party no harm, anfi
always giving it their votes. Probably
President Grant is influenced in this
matter by a concentered earnest desire
to cure the terrible corruption in Gov
eminent, with two much reason associa-
ted with politicians.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

A friend writing privately from the
heart of Kentucky to the Editor of the
Tribune gives casually the following il.
Illustrations of the spirit that still refuses
to come out of her:
MANY professed Christians, it appears
to me, are entire strangers to the true
spirit of Christianity. To show the ami
mus of some, / will say that l have
heard q Church member say that i have
been made so man at seeing the negro
children passing on the streets with
books in their hands, going to school,
that | have felt that 1 could take the
books from them and beat them to pie
ces on their faces (rhis specimen was
Missionary Baptist.) A short time
previous to the election, in an adjoining
county, was asked by gentleman at
his fireside show 1 thought the election
would co. / replied that I thought
Grant would be elected The response
from the husband was, L am afraid so.'
From the wife it was, IF he is hope an
other Wilkes Booth will arise The con-
versatlon turning upon the negroes, she
SAID, They ought all to be killed off,
And this woman is a mem Der of that or
der who. in this and some other States.
contend that all their Churches shall be
known as The Christian Church, thus
claiming for their denomination the dis
unctive name of Christian. Such utter
ances frequently emenate from both men
and women of all professions and of no
profession, but all embraced in the great
Democratic party. Yet, uotwithstand-
ing, 1t is plain 10 be seen that many who
have been warm, active sympathizers
with the Rebels are now expressing sat
lsfaction-some even gratitude = that
Slavery is abolished, and say that they
would reinstate it if they could do so by
the wave of the hand. But others, again,
feel that life has been stripped of ali that
is of any worth, and think the necessity
of personal exertion-doing one's own
chores, or drudgery-is intolerable, and
ought not, cannot be endured by any
one possessing moiety of self respect
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

A NEW DocToRIN CLAYToN.-Edward
Grewer, who has been for some time
past, studying medicine, has been very
successful in extracting corns, warts,
&C., without giving his patients the least
pain, which operation he learned long
before entering upon the proper medical
studies. His charges are mo Ierate, be-
ing only so cents per corn. Who would
suffer for years with these troublesome
nuisances, when they can be relieved of
them in few minutes, without suffer
ing any inconvenien e? A cure war
lanted
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
THE Tx BILL.

The tax bill that has lately passed the
Legislature contained ~ sections and 20
amendments. From the great ado Demo-
Gratis make about amendments, we had
an idea that they would not be chargea-
bic with such affairs, but to our aston
ishment here are seventy attached to one
bill. That beats Congress and Andy
combined. Times change and people
with them, and the most changeable set
that we know of are Delaware Demo-
Gratis. Two years ago they made great
hue and cry about taxation, when the
government levied it only on certain ar
ticles and on certain kinds of business.
and thought we would not be able TO live
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

MORE PRECIOUS THAN FEMALE Sur
FRAGE.-The Creator has endowed wo-
man with most wonderful organism,
but it is often sadly impaired and vast
ed by peculiar ills and wearing palms,
The female sex will find in MISHLER'S
HERB BITTEIaS rare specific and
tonic for every period in life. 1t will
rescue the sex from the perils and dam
gers that threaten during the most criti-
cal periods of their existence, carrying
them safely through every trying occa-
sion, curing their former weak and sick
ly constitutions, driving away all chron-
ic, scrofulous, organic, nervous, bilious
and other disorders that have made their
lives miserable. MISHLER'S HERB
BITTERS will cure all forms of female
difficulties, from the earliest stage of fe-
male suffering, and in every condition
of sickness peculiar to them. 1t will i'm
part strength to the system, preserve and
restore the beauty of face and form, and
insure permanent health. Sold only by
respectable druggists.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

MATRIMONIAL. = The undersigned
having just come of age and in possession
of two or three thousand dollars, and be-
ing DESTROYS of entering into the connu-
hial state, takes this method of submit.
ting his propositions to the considera.
tons of the young ladies of Duck Greek
Hundred-which are: He wants a lady
about 10 or 20 years of age, whose beauty
is unadorned, and whose graces are not
repulsive affectation-one who is not
so extremely modest and retired, and
yet not disgustingly forward-one who
commands proper respect for her sex.
Her domestic accomplishments must be
those which make up true woman, as
no fictitious matter will be accepted. He
will, when necessary, prove his worthi-
ness. All correspondence strictly con
tidential. Address,
HARRY GARDELL.
ap17-2t Clayton, Del.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

FIRE AT BRIDGEvILLE.- On Tuesday
morning last, says the DcLd,odre If'i-
basne, between the hours of IL and o.
clock, quite large fire broke out in
Bridgeville, destroying a storehouse
owned by DIR. John II. Sudler, and oc-
cupied by William l.. Hubbard. In a
few moments after the breaking out of
the flames, tremendous explosion,
caused by key of powder, was felt for
several miles from town, and by the ex-
plosion the fire was spread over the EN-
tire building, and the flames from the
windows and doors prevented any
one from entering. Consequently the
whole stock of goods was consumed.
The goods and building are both in
sured, but not sufficiently to cover the
full amount of loss.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

SIDE WALKs.-Again we notice more
improvements in our side walks. Mr..
VIM. Whitlock has got into the street
commissioners ring and is proving to
be an efficient member. He has improv-
ed the walk from the store on Washing
ton Avenue, to the corner of Tippet st.
This place was formerly very low and "a
bad crossing in rainy weather. The JIM
proyements are nearing our office. There
seems to be some rivalry existing be-
tween our Commissioners, but we have
not as yet determined 10 whom most
credit is due, but judging from the agil-
lily of Mr.. Whitlock we think he will
surpass his competitors. Success to his
''shoYel and hoe"
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
A Now snuthnrnxnvon

j.. ]. Hale d Sons, Murray ST., New
as7; Pars IL au 4 5sT 4 Home Lie Lie
by lady of Tennessee, native of Ala ba.
ma. l VOL, II mo-, price 400 Orders
solicited. Sent ly mail, post paid, on
receipt Of price.
A copy of the book will he sent to any
editor who will publish the above, to-
gether with TIL note, and forward a
marked copy Of the paper to the publish.
ers.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
CUBAN AFFAIRS.

BALTIMORE, April l2.-On Saturday
night, meeting of American and Gu :
ban ladies and gentlemen was held AT
the residence of Mrs, A. Lincoln Phelps.
Sonora @. NJ. DeColas, vice president.
and Sonora Mercedes dc shannon, sec
rotary of the Junta Patriotica, of New
York, We're present.
A committee of thirteen ladies was ap-
pointed to determine as TO proper action
in II gard to Cuban affairs. A branch
society, in aid of. the sick and wounded
OF the Cuban army, was formed.
The meeting was addressed by Samuel
Shannon, Of New York Hon, g. u.
Phelps, of Maryland and others.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

EDITORIAL CALLs.-On Wednesday
MIR. Vanderford editor ofthe Middletown
Transcript and Mr.. Dunlap, editor of the
Ci1mptonion CALLED at our Office. MIR.
Leonard editor of the Easton Journal
called on us about two weeks ago. We
are always pleased to see our editorial
friends, and will extend to them hear
ty welcome no matter how much we
NAV happen to differ in our views po-
litically or otherwise.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

1t gives me pleasure to certify that Mr..
Scheetz's Bitter Cordial in my opinion is
purely vegetable in its constitution, and
an excellent tonic, being harmless in its
character, and not being an alchoholic
stimulant.
ELI STOCKTON, NJ. D.
Read SCHEET,Z'iS standing aduertise-
nlc1lt Ia another column.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

A New CIrY.-Snyrna has been in
corporated by the last Legislature as
City. A number of improvements are
already in progress and many more are
contemplated, among the number a
town hall, market house, &c. A Mayor
and town officers will be duly elected
We are glad to see the spirit of improves
ment is alive in our sister town, if it has
died out in our own.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

Md. & DEL. r. R.-The rails have
been laid on this road as far as Lloyd's
branch, and construction trains pass and
re-pass safely over them. The bridge at
this point is being put in, and the iron
steed will soon leap this wide-extended
chasm. Iron continues to arrive, and
satisfactory progress is being made on
the road Denton Union.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

,.....A Minnesota man, who had disloca-
ted his jaw, walked twelve miles with
his mouth agape, to haye the disi0inted
mem Der sat right. 10 prevents violent
collision, the surgeon assistant insisted
on inserting his thumb in the patients
mouth, until tine doctor plainly indica-
stout splinter. Upon crowding the law.
it resumed its rightful place with such
force o s to snap the stick asunder, where
upon the student rejoiced that he had
withdrawn his thumb.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

A UNION FAMILY.-A Sussex county
correspondent says that Mr.. John Day,
worthy citizen and good Republican,
residing in Nanticoke Hundred, had the
following relatives in the Union Army,
during the war:-Three sons, two sons
in law, one brother and eighteen neph-
ews, making twenty-fo four soldiers, and
there were but three men left home for
all these families. His wife had one
brother and uine nephews also in the ar
my, making thirty-four soldiers who
were relatives of the COUPLE CONNER
cidt.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

MORE SPLENDID OYsTERs.-Mr. G.
Risley, whose establishment is in the
building occupied by Mr.. A. Neon
aughy, Real Estate Broker, has just re-
ceived ia lot of splendid oysters, which
he serves in all styles to suit the pallet.
Also, a new supply of nice fresh confec-
tionaries. Persons patronizing MIR. r.,
will always find him polite and oblisi 49,
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

THE RAILRoAD.-The Directors of the
Queen Anne's and Ke:t Railroad Com
pany, met in Centreville, on Thursday,
and determined to continue the road
from Carvilles Corner to Centreville.
We understand that the Directors assert
that if the subscribers to the stock are
prompt in paying their subscriptions,
the road will he in use by the LIST OF
August neXt.-Centrevttte Observer.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

vELocIPEDE.-The citizens of Easton,
Md, seem to have the velocipede fever.
One was sent from Wilmington to Mr..
L. w. Wright, of that town. One of our
Clayton citizens gave it a trial, but he
failed miserably. This is the first in
stance in our memory that one fast
thing refused to be conducted by anoth-
or.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

DORCHESTER & DEL r. R.-The rails
have been laid OH this road to within
nine miles of Cambridge, and there the
tracklayers stopped for want of iron.
Efforts are being made to raise a suffi-
cient amount of money to complet the
road in Cambridge.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

QuERY.-We wonder why the Legis-
lature did not make an appropriation to
have this tax bill printed on large cards
and presented to every taxable person
in the State? Unless their memory is
better than ours it will be impossible to
remember what they owe the State
Perhaps the Governor has that part of
tho business to attend to. II so the
HERALD Job Office is open for bid, if
we ars opposed to a Democratic tao.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

WHERE IS THE DEL. REPUBLIcAN?-
No DeIaware Republicans have been re-
ceived at this office for two weeks, and
the mutterings of the subscribers are
not only loud but deep. Friend Yer
non, if you do not wish the full contents
of their " vials of wrath" poured upon
your head you had bt tier be sending
them along. 1t is too bad to deprive
people of papers when they want them.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

ing Gen. Grants battles, we think him
entitled to some reward and shall have
to give the President a talking to if this
matter does not receive his immediate
attention. Andy gave him an Office, and
we do not see why the new President
should not.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
RI.INnNrss ~ r.m....-.

DEAFNESS, BLIN DNESS AND CArApRm
~ treated with the utmo; success, by j.
IlsAAcs, Nj. d., and Professor of Diseases OF
nc rye and Ear; liis Speciality IN Lhe Medical
ence, (formerly Of Leyden, Holland,) No: S05
Arch street, Philad'a. Testimonials can be-
seen at his office. The medical faculty are
has no secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes
animation. Feh-17-I-vr
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

VIM. Worden; Auditors. ]. c. Bailey,
Samuel Cats, Peter Carr; Directors
holding over, w, w, Tschudy, j. r..
Clements, Jno. II. Hoifecker, VIM. H..
Baggs, J. Williams. The Diamond
State Association held its meeting We'd
nesday evening.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

OFFICERS ELEcTED.-Th third annual
meeting of the Smyrna Building and
Loan Association was held on Tuesday
evening OF this week, and the following
officers elected for the ensuing year:
President, j. w. Spruance; Vice Presi-
dent, III. g. Douglass; Secretary j. B.
Copper; Treasurer, III. Bearne Two Di-
rectors for three years, j. p. Hoffecker,
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

.:....A raptured writer inquiries, "What is
there under heaven more humanizing
or, if we may use the term, more angel.
izing, than a fine black eye i'll lovely
womanr' Two black eyes is the only
answer thought of at .presen. rive ans
wer, pure heart. l-HERALD.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

SHAD.-These fish are being caught in
large numbers from the creek at Smyr-
ma Landing. They arc said to be of a
larger size than those from the Delaware
River. and of better taste.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
Mrs. n. =. NIcCON AUGHY,
EDITREss AND PROPRIETKEss.
CuAyS~N, DELAWARE.
Saturday Morning, April Z, 1869.

ApJouRNEp. The Legislature adj
ioarned Friday the 9th, about II o'clock,
t. the great relief Of the whole State, II
not to the members themselves.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

PEAcHEs.-We learn the peaches were
not materially injured by the snow and
hail of Tuesday, in this section. There
is a fair prospect of an abundant crop OF
this delicious fruit.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

The following are the new elected Of
ficers of the Kent County Teachers In
of Dover; Secretary, o. b. Super, OF
Frederick; Treasurer, e. d. Tarr, of Lee
banon. Executive committee, Rev. A.
Davis, of Wyoming, G. w. Super, and
e. w. Gaylord, of Milford.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS.

MD. & DEL. r. R.-The track of this
road is being relaid with new ties, by
Edward Mcguire, CT this town, the con-
tractor.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17

NEW SIGMA. McConaughy, Land
Agent, at Clayton, has put up at his of
flee, east side of the depot, handsome
now sign, got up in Stubs best style.
Clayton herald. (Clayton, Del.) 1867-1870, 1869-04-17
Family Marketing.
Marriages.

) WEENEY-BUTLER March 18th, by the
hev; Rather DAILY, Mr.. Bernard Sweeney, :,
OF Clayton, to Mrs. Jane Butler,