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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-11-24
ELEPKANT EUNT IN THE PARK.
An Obstreper0us ssBabyo Who Didn't Want
His Carte de vssitc Circulated.

An Obstreperous tsBaby' Who Didn't Want
His Carte de v.sitc Circulated.
About noon on Saturday last the keeper OF the
elephants IN the PARK brought them out to the
ground In front or the old Arsenal, in which they
have stalls during the winter, for the purpose Of
having their ''lkenessesn taken. The photographer
found little or trouble IN taking the profile Of the
old elephant which stood as still for the occasion as
could be desired, but when the old fellow
was led away and 1t came the turn OF
the baby elephant 1t was different. Fright
ened at the camera, or getting q wicked notion
In his head, the y0ungser persisted In spite Of the
keepers Kind persuasons to the contrary, In pre-
sentlng his p0nderous and eXpressiOnless hind
quarters to the camera irritating the photographer
nearly to madness, and causing considerable merri-
ment to the few spectators who were lucky enough
to witness the scene. Finding That Kindness
towards the ANIMAL would not answer the keeper
commenced to beat him with the stick he gen.
orally has win him, hitting the little animal on the
side he persisted IN presenting. After great deal
OF labor he succeeded III getting the yOungster TO
lace the camera, but only for an instant, Tor
US the elephant looked at It he jerked the
keeper VINO had tight hold OF his ears,
clean OH his feet aud ran away al o splendid gait,
the keeper after him at the top OF his speed. A
ridlcuOusy small '.Durp" Joined IN the chase.
Nearly exhausted, the keeper succeeded In catching
up to the elephant and got hold OF his TALL and tried
finally led him back again to up his position In
front OF the photographer. But with the same oDst
macy tue crllter Woulu stauu any Otuer way out
with his head toward the camera. At length,
utterly out OF patience, the keeper caught up
pole which mad On iron hook as Its end and gave
the youngster powerful blow; but instead OF, as
he expected. subduing HIM to obedience,
the elephant starred OF again At full
speed and believing like bull. The scene
that ensueu was ludicrous in the extreme. The
elephant running with great speed the keeper after
him with Oil his might, utterng oaths in German;
the little dog barking the photographer stamping
with rage, the spectators shouting with laughter,
and the solitary Policeman getting out Of the ami
mails way every time he came round and shrinking
with fear. Ultimately, and after long and exciting
chase. the elephant was overnauled with a lasso
brought back, placed again IN position, and, being
out OF breath, stood long enough to have his profile
taken as well as could nave been desired, after
which he was led back to his stall IN the Arsenal.
Altogether 1t most ridiculous scene and
afforded the spectators lesson in elepnanune
sapacItV.
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TEE PEABODY MONUMENT.
Formation Of a National Acknowledgment
ment of Officers.


Formation Of a National Observation-Disclosures
ment of Officers.
The attempt TO organize Peabody monument
fund association, which failed in the Stock Exchange
meeting last Saturday, in consequence OF the dis
graceful conduct or some of those present. was
renewed yesterday afternoon at the banking house
Of Bloodgood Co., No. % William street.
large number Of bankers and merchants were
present. and after the adoption OF resolution de-
timing the organization az the National Peabody
Monument Association the following officers were
eiected:-
Prestdent-William Il. Nelson.
Secretdry-T. s. Vanderhon.
Tredsurer-John BlsOagoOd.
Roe ITesidens-Wilam q. Bryant, A. 7. Stewart,
g. Z. Marvin, Horace Greeley, j. b. Trevor. G. A.
Fahnestock, David BOWS, LeviP. Morton, e. w. Cole
man, Daniel Drew George hecker, E. ID. Stanton,
N. Marble, William b. Astor. I. A. HOyt II. B.
Claim R Roya Phelps, Rasse sage, I.
Low J. q. Bennett, Pierrepont Morgan. y. ID. Ash
ley Jesse Hoyt Henry Clews, J. NJ. FisKe, q. A. La
mont, LLOYD Aspinwall, II. g. Stebbins James
Browne Cyrus w. Fled, Cornelius X. Sutton, J. Il.
william 8fs tccS, { L. Undernln. Moses i. Grinnel 4.
B. Baylis, II. J. Hastings. 81
executive committee, with power to add to their
number:-George W. Mclean, George Bliss J. L.
grownell, Henry Chapman, William A.. wheelocE,
B. HARRISON G. f' brodnead. N T. Kus y; s. =
White, William D. Duncan, u. b. Grlnnell, j. p.
Akers, J. S. Ward. j. ID. Slaybock p. M. Myers
Hardy, II. $. Wilson, q. II. Watson, A. G. Wood,
ii. Greer, ]. A. Rlston, William Ii. Webb, q. S.
Sloane, 9. z. Parks, ]. b. Alexander, r. winthrop
The object OF the association Is to raise q fund by
one dollar contributions for monument TO the late
George Peabody, TO be erected in the Park Six hun
there Is every indication that the laudaple enter
PRISE Will be speedily crowned with brilliant success.
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DiaING RoBseaY BY RIVER THIEVES.
The Mate Of the Brig Alexander Knock ed
SenseIess and the Brig Robbed.

Yesterday, about ten O'Clock A. NJ, most des
perate raid was made by dock thieves on the English
brig Alexander, Captain Goodfellow, now lying at
the foot OF Fourth street. East river. At the hour
named the captain, accompanied by his mate left
the vessel for the purpose OF making pure hases.
They had scarcely reached the head OF the dock,
when man. passing over the gangway, addressed
the second mate, who was left In charge quite
Familiarity, disarminR him OF suspicion, and
then struck him well aimed blow, which
teed him TO the deck Reganng his feet
his revolver. Following hun down the steps his
assailant aimed second blow which left HIM at mis-
mercy, and holding an unsheathed knife over his
head, threatened his life Ii he resisted or gave
aarun. While thus secured hts contederates-six in
number-robbed the vessel OF everything availab 10
within their reach. Fortunately, the time did not
admit Of entry by force into the Captains caba or
valuable property would, doubtless, have been
secured by the desperadoes. As IL they secured
considerable booty. with which they managed to
make they escape upm0lested
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rATTiES In CONCLAvE.

Light Amusement for the Heavy Wcights-A
Wall for Fat Women tn Dance at the Ball.
Between thirty and forty men-fat men-squeezed
themselves INTO q small room IN the Revere House,
COS Broadway. TO embody and represent the 0or-
poral entity known as the Fat Mems Association.
The meeting was special and called by circular ex-
traordinary issued from Westp0rt Conn.,, near the
home Of the original fat men. the welghty
and momentous question for consideration last
evening was fat mems baii-how TO get
1t up and make 1t the biggest thing
ION ice'' for the whole winter. J. A. p.
Fisk, the heaviest weight save Busch In
the ASSOCIATION, presided, as he always does.
with an oleagnous grace of manner in keeping with
the peculiar responsibility Of his position the d.
recting power OF the physical forces under his
charge. The question OF lady partners was alluded
10, whether they should correspond to the standard
weight Of the male bipeds, or certain allowance
by way OF discount be made in their favor. 1t was
considered best not to press the ladies the point
but 1t was expressed as the implied sense OF the asso
citation that lady, unless positively infatuated with
member, should be wrapped in q reasonable share
of adpose tissue. Fat mems dress for the occasion
was discussed. Swallow tails were taboOed as
being likely TO excite INDIGENOUS criticism. Kid
gloves were deemed unhandy aud shirt collars sug
gestive OF apoplexy The conventional costume Will
be adhered 10 except in a few MINOR departures
sucn as the laying aside OF coat and vest If the
atmosphere be oppressive. The music by Grafulla
VIII be specially provided for the occasion; II Will
strike happy mean between the grave and gay
the lively and severe. A great deal OF time was
spent discussing the subject OF floor committee
Twelve, 1t appears. is the ordinary number for a
BALI but twelve OF the fat men 1t was thought
would take up too much room and inter
ferc with the may movements OF the other
fat men and their anticipated lat partners. Twelve
were finally selected on condition OF one nall refev-
Ing the other when tine oxygen gives out. While the
proceedings were going on Mr. FISK relieved the
time by an occasional joke and kept the bug dmples
Of the big boys In the room working payfuy In and
out. The following members were enrolled, making
q total OF eighty-eight, and the ball was agreed to
be held on the 10th OF December at Irving HALL
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the remains OF Mr.. Peabody to America In q ship of
war. When Mr.. Childers returns to town the vessel
win be selected, and arrangements viii be made for
her departure within fortnight.
In several parts OF the metropolis signs OF mourn
ing were manifested yesterday, and among others
the shopkeepers and inhabitants or BrxtOn closed
Their SHOPS and lowered their blinds as token OF
regard for Mr.. Peabody, and IN commemoration OF
his having purchased sixteen acres OF land in Shep
herds lane as site for the erection OF lodging
houses for the poor
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COLLISION ON HE HAhItM RAIL RnAn.

Last night a collision occurred on the Harlem
Railroad, which, fortunately, was not attended by
loss oil life Domnick Jones, while driving horse
and wagon across Fourth avenue ran in contact
VITA the Harlem train bound north. The wagon
was broken TO pieces, and the horse was so badly
injured That he cannot survive; but Mr.. Jones, who
70 des In lalst street, near Tenth avenue escaped
injury.
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poned; we then returned to New York, and FEW
days after Hideprand came ana asked me TO call Mr..
Hemann; did 30, ana Hiemann came soon after and
Hidebrand gave him thirty dollars; asked Hiemann
to give me some OF the mohey aud he would not
The examination was here adjourned until Friday
afternoon.
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vessels In visiting New York Il TO have their bot
toms cleaned and undergo repairs; but the Junta II
OF opinion that no large neer would not come here
at this uncture for such object, and claims that
the movements OF the squadron are connected with
Q game Of Spanish bravado.
THE PERUVIAN CONSUL
has not been ut his consulate for several days in con-
sequence Of Illness but the Official representing the
Consul states that nothing has transpired at that
ONCE in connection with the present movement re-
specting the gunboats. No communications have
been received from the Peruvian Minister on the
SUBJECT and no official notice ID taken OF the AFFAIR.
.., -. -. ....-.-, ,TL
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Bergerlnan; 1t was said by Bergerman that ali
the real and personal property or deceased should
be given to MIS-. ildebrand IN return for her kind
ness, and one dollar, lawful mouey, TO Mrs, Rohning
daughter OF deceased; they said they gave her only
dollar because they said she had bad reputation
and deceased did not like her; IL was written in the
will; Mr.. Bergermau showed picture, saving il
was John Philip Born; we then all had refresh
ments, and Mr.. Hermann and GoldSteln walked
away, while Bergerman and remained Mr.. Ber-
german kept the will; ne and went out the same
evening TO East New York, to Hildebrand for some
money; Hildebrand said he could not give us anv
as he short OF money, having Just paid OF some
said, "You know, Mr. Bergerman. tnat / made a
bargain with you not TO pay cent before the ex-
german and called upon Hdebrand and he gave
me sixteen dollars half OF which l gave 10
Bergerman; IL was then agreed between Ber-
german ana hiideorand that the Will should
Kings county, by Hermann; saw BerperInan a
few days afterwards, aud he SAID that Hermann
had not taken the Will to the surrogate's once as he
should have done We met Hermann short time after
That and he made the excuse OF sickness for NOT
going some days alter shat Hermann and / asked
Bergerman FOR some money and at his suggestion
german asked Hildebrand for money when the lat
ter went out and soon returned with forty dollars
which ne gave to Hermann, saying that he had bor-
r0wed II rom friend; we then went to o saloon
near the stable ana divided the money each recey-
ing ten dollars, Hemann Keeping ten dollars for Cold
stem; Goldsteln Hiemann and myself came to q
s saS IN BROOKLYN, opposite mo CITY HAN,
AL spoke about thus case with a counsellor
named van Nostrand; he said IL was an easy and
simple case; don't know that ne was aware OF the
manner In which the VIII had been drawn up;
Bergeman said to Godsteln and Hiemann tnat tue
examination would come that day. and that they
must say thasthey had known Inc deceased biemann
anu aoldstcin said, "Never mind, we know what we
have to say;n Hidebrand Van Nostrand, Hemann
and G0ldstein then went 10 the SurroRato's Court
saa s0ep sler rstaSasa apa ssa No case was poet
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AS is now pretty well known the coffin will not long
occupy Its present resting place, nor Mir. Peabody
long sleep beneath the roof OF the grand old Abbey
mat now anerds him so appropriate shelter.
letter frOm Mr. Gladstone has Informed the executors
that her MaIcsty's government ~ anxious W send
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
Miadlaorn, Del. lfarch II, 1868.
BALTIMORE FEMALE COLLEGE.

|INHlS Institution, the only Female College in
Il Mary lind, was incorporated in 1919, and
literally endowed by the State in 1860 1t af-
fords Boarders and Day Pupils every advantage
to acquire a thorough and accomplished educa-
ton. 1t has a good Library, Chemical and Phil
osophical apparatus, and valuable Cabinets of
Minerals Gems, Coins and Medals Besides pu-
pills from the different counties in Maryland, il
has an extensive patronage from the Middle,
Southern and Western States.
Session opens September 9th
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.
N. G. BROOKS LII. D. Prof Ancient Langua-
ges.
I. LUCY, \. NJ. Professor of Mathematics, &c.
Mons. LOUIS GANBlN, \. NJ. Prof of French.
Mr.. LEWIS LAUER, Prof. of German.
Mr.. G. A. GNOSSPELINS Prof. of Music.
Mr.. VAN REUTH, Prof Of Painting.
Miss NJ. 5. CoVINGTUN, Mathematics & His
tory.
Miss NJ. B. MOON, Bclles-Leters and Phvsiol-
ogy. Late Principal of Female Institute, Sumter,
S. c.
Miss IM0GEN II. SIMMONS, Piano and Sinr-
ing. Late Musical Directress State Female Col
lcgc Memphis, Tenn
Mrs. Il. a. POLSTER, Piano and Guitar.
Mrs. JULIET WORKMAN, Vocal Music.
For Catalogues or any information. address
July 3l--3m* NC. BROOKS. President.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
READ, READ, READ.

TNilE undersigned, thankful for past favors,
Il calls the attention of the Farmers to the fol
lowing. Intending to devote his whole atten-
ton to the
rsa GRAIN IN BUSINESS -eT
viii pay, on order of Mcssrs William Lea &
Sons, at Brandywin9 Mills, or Elihu jefferson
New Castle, Del. the highest price for all Grain
delivered on Del R. r. or Del. waters, the par
ties themselves being responsible for the payment
for all grain bought on their account
VIII fill all orders for RANlBO S and WHITES
LIME with promptness. Also, will pay partcu-
lar attention to shipping grain for farmers ON
their own account, making prompt return of
sales, and collecting the money for them.
Will fill all orders for the following Fertilizers .
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
MIDDLETOWW HOTEL.
J. Fl. WALKER
sls i..Dr Proprietor, ra ta-5 .I

HAVING succeeded Mr.. L. R. Davis, In the
IL proprietorship of this well known, long es.
tablished, and popular establishment, the present
fort of his guests, and make his house, as hereto
fore, the tavorte resort of the travelling public.
A well filled larder, well furnished table |; com.
Portable and airy Apartments; the choicest brands
of Liquors, Cigars, and Tobacco; Wit; a deter.
mination 10 render the fullest satisfa lion, COM
bined with attentive walters reliabi- ,hostlers
and moderate charges, will, he feels assured, Sc
cure to him n continuance of the liberal patron
age heretofore bcstowcd upon the establishment.
Accommodation for Drovers and Dealers in
Horses and Mules can always be secured. A lib
eral share OF the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. JOSEPH ii. iWALkERl'
Oct lily N Successor to l.. X. Davis
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
40 zaSslett f4attfaa AZ
.lsq .ros sATpRDAr NIGHT. n M


By "A. J. H., DUGANNE.
fits The work-day week has cast its yoke 81 II
.fa4 Of troublous toll and careful quest;
-1si The lingering twilight's saffron cloak
-e#l Trails DER the dusky West, ~ ts44 -
And curfew clocks with measured stroke
Chime in the eve of rest
From fallow fields and woody dells
The crickets chrp their pleasant lays;
81 The kline come up, with tinkling bells,
-ae tlThrough all the loonly ways;
And buckets drip by busy wells,
~ And ruddy ingles blaze. - .s
His whirling wheel the miller stops;
The smith his silent anvil leaves
q his ringing axe the Joiner drops;
No more the weaver wcaves
/. His loaded vain the peddler props l,..4
g ~ 3No ssals'ie
A happy hush, tranquil balm,
As if the weekday cark and care
Were lifted off and left us calm,
Pcrvades the quiet air; ~ ins. l4li
A sense as of silent psalm, t-l E.
feeling as of prayer.
- For now the night with soft delay,
Seems brooding like tender dove.
While the last hours of Saturday u FL
Shut in the homes of love-
d And the sweet Sabbath spans the way
To holier homes above - D, ~
God helpus all since here below
Few Saturdays are ours at best,
And out of pain and earthly woe
Few days of Sabbath rest / 4...ilIt
God teach US that We yet may know
The Sabbaths of the blest
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
THE DELAWARE
Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Guarantee CapitaI 500 200. 90.
HOME OFFIcE--ExCHANGE BUILDING
". =. Cor. 9TH & Market sts.
Wilmington, Delaware.

fI'HE Pioneer Mutual Company in adopting
Il Rates of Premiums based on American ex-
perience of mortality and interest. Ha
Premiums lower than any other Mutual Com
pany. ~ 7T0, f'GI
Pnrely mutual. All the profits divided among
the P9hey-llolders. There are no stockholders
in this company.
All Policies non-forfeitng. Not after two
years, but after the first annual payment.
Ali kinds of policies issued. Ordinary Life.
Ten Year Plan: Single Payment and Instalment
All kinds of Endowment Tables Return Pre-
MUM Table. Joint Life Table. Children's En-
dowment Table.
Premiums payable in one payment, in Five,
Ten, Fifteen or Twenty Instaments, or during
Life. Payments received annually, semi-annuai-
ly, or quarterly. All payments required in Cash
Dividends on the 90 Con&i5utiont Plan" II
will be observed that the reduction of rates is
equivalent to Dioidend in AaOance Of at least
3h,rty7three and o'ae-ttird pc, cent ~-y.,f seTT
The Loan feature is entirely original with this
company--for full explanation send for the COM
pany's publications.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30

Freight Train with Passenger Car attached, will
leave Stations named at the following Changed
Hours, (subject to delays incident to freight bus
mess, viz:-Going South, leave Wilmington
about 90 A. NJ; New Castle, 90; Middle
town, 90; Clayton, Isl Dover, so; Cam
den, 10; FELTON,, 10 05; ard be due at Har-
rington 1890 A. M. ea.t. ..lG G'A
Going North, leave Harrington about 20 P. NJ.
FELTON,, 90 Camden, 8 O5, Dover, As, Moor
ton, 6 10, Clayton, 90, Middletown, 8 As, New
Castle, 10 80, and be due at Wilmington. about
lf00.P. NJ This frain wilistop to take bp Pas
sengers only at Stations named, but set down
Passengers at any regular stopping place be-
tween harrington and Wilmington, Except
Hare Corner, State Road, Del Junction and
Dupont.
new CASTLE TRAINs.-Leave New Castle for
Wilmington and Philadelphia at 4 10 a. M
Leave Philadelphia II As \. NJ, and Whining
00P. M. for New Castle 'fzs5s
SMYRNA BRANCH TRANs-Additional to those
above leave Smyrna for Clayton IL as A. M
and el0 P. NJ. Leave Clayton for SMYRNA
40 A. NJ. and 2.lO P. NJ. to make connection
with trains to and from Dover, and Stations
South
Steamboat Trains heretofore run are with
drawn. A Boat will, however, leave Crisfeld
for Norfolk imconpecton with Local Train, on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings.
+. Q. SEWALL,
Apritls. Superintendent Delaware R. R.
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
REGISTERS ORDER.

10 - +-( M
DEG1STER'S OFFICE,
IL New CASTLE COUNTY, September 2nd 1869.
Upon the application of Francis T. Perry and
Thomas Cayender, Administrators of William NJ.
Vandegrift, late Of Appoquinimink Hundred in
said county, deceased; it is ordered and directed
by the Register that the Administrators aforesaid,
give notice of the granting of letters of Admin
istration upon the Estate Of the deceased, with
the date of the granting thereof by causing adver-
tisements to be posted within forty days from the
date of such Letters, in six of the most public
places in the county Of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate to
present the same or abide by an Act of Assem-
bly, in such case made and provided. And also
cause the same te,beinserted within the same pc
riod In the 5Middletewn Transcript a newspaper
published in Middletown, and to be continued
therein two months.
fC@, Given under. the hand and Seal of Of
Z L. S. }fice Of the Register aforesaid, at New
49, 'iCastle, in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written. ya-'er
1000 +.lu r. C. FRAIM REGISTER.
NOTlCE.-All persons having claims against
the Estate Of the deceased must present the same
duly attestcd TO the administrators on or before
September I'd, 1870, or abide tlie Act of Assem-
blyin such case made and provided.
FRANCIS T. PERRY, I ,,..,
THOS. LAVENDER. Administrators.
Address of +. T. Perry, Odessa, Del. Address
OF Thomas CayendeE ,Middlletown, Del.i
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30

t7710 How made it in six months. Sc
W LIN cret and sample mailed free.,
ocf. e-3m A. j. FULLAM, MY.
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PROMPT,
ACTIVE,
Mdlltown, Del. EJ. %, 1868.

4H""IItTONH, DtI HcO. Z6, 1868.
MEssRs. WALTON, WHANN & Co.-GcitlemeR I
used Whann's Raw Bone Super-Phosphate on my
corn last spring, and on my wheat in the fall.
In each case it produced an excellent crop.
Wishing to determine which OF the different phos-
pilates would pay me best, | tried several and
am glad to say the yield was much the best
where used Whann's. | shall continue to use
it, and checrfully recommend it to my neighbors.
A n SToOpS
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3rI1N Liz Ala
Delaware Rail 7 Road Lnie
s,,,,,,,.,. :. a ,,.,c.er,.,t
Arrnngement.

nN and after MONDAY, July 18th, Uses,
~ : ', Passenger Trains will run as follows, until
Middletown transcript., 1869-10-30
TABLE OE RArES

TABLE OF RATES
And any information required promptly furnish
led ON application to the Homo Office, or to
any of the Company's Agents.