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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

EREIGHT ROUTE
TO TIE
SOUTH AND SOUTH KST.-
~. rssz,zsxa1 FREIGHT TRAINS OF DEL
~ w5QX@U3@R.R. Line connect Via E-SR.R)with
steamboat for Norfolk, Portsmouth, and all points
reached by the seaboard and Roanoke and Norfolk
and Petersburg Railroads and their very extensive
connections.
EQ SEwAIL4
Supt Del. r. r.
tsrt,,I,,r ri lSS3--1s
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

Nor TRUE One of the scmi-weeklice, and the
most dlsreputnble one Of THIN, intmates that
some of the reporters from Abroad ut the recent
execution, were Intoxicated, which IS entirely
nnfnunded. 1t also snys that the New YORK
papers published pretty correct accounts Oi the
execution and the Philadelphia evening papers
alone incorrect ones. This Is likewise false, for
the Worlds report was grossly exaggerated, and
the Philadelphia evening papers reports were
morning papers. The most Incorrect report We
have seen was that of the Philadelphia Morning
Pat
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

Tas-TABLK W. & R. Rive call attention to
the new time tnble of the Wilmington y Reading
Railrond, pubished In our advertising columns
The train west now leaves Wilmington al
O'Clock IN the morning. inslend OF 10 The first
train conf EAST. however, leaves Contesville at
the came hour, as heretofore. passenger car
this city and Coatesville ut 1l.30. These trains
start from aud arrive ut the freight depot Of the
Company at the foot OF Monroe street. The
other trains leave the depot OF the y. w. u y
sold at the Company's ticket office, corner Front
and French streets.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
educational.

A CARD.-THE REV. GEO. HOOD, formerly Prin
"A opal of the Chester Female Seminary, in Ches
SCHOOL FOX YOUNo LADIES' Be will receive
two or three more pupils into his family. Latin
Music and Drawing taught thoroughly. French
FIR circular. janS,a6wu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
fire, asaarius & gife gusnraurf

RELIABILITY AND PR0MPTAhssI
VAN TRUMP 's
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY
ESTABLISHED 1865.
B,Inghw,a's Building. Sirth and Aarkt ST.
WnNpsror. DEL
Cash Capital Represented s45,0Oo,ouO
The following well known Companies represented
FIRE AND MARINE.
Assets over
Franklin Fire, Phiiada., $4,000, 600
1ns. Co., North America (Fire b Marine) g,OoO,6oo
Niagara, New York, 1,bug, 900
City, Hartford, 100000
Farmers Mutual York, Pa. s00,vo0
LIFE q ACCIDENT
Mutual Life, New York s5,0O0.0Oo
Travellers Accident Hartf .rd, 2600,0Uo
LIVE STOCK.
Chester County Mutual Lave Stock Co.
~ Facilities for placing any amount OF Insurance
at short notice In well known reliable Cons aues
pie aud complete. Orders by mail promptly attended
E.A. VAN TRUMP,
Insurance Agent and Broker, Bringhuret Bulldog
Sixth and Market Streets, wilmington, Delaware
my2n 1ydSw.of
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

SE-"Tam delgh ed with my Mclean d. Hooper.
-Mrs, RIrlHsHuIsE, BOY NeS street,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

ts-" Bau 'ng used many sewing machines, pref
the Mclean 81 Houper. - Mrs. MoFADpIs,
III mr.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

rU-" Haping used the McIe,ns Hooper hearth
commend it"-Mrs. ,-Eo CHANCE SOL Orange street
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
RANKING HOUSE OF
JOHN McLEAES Sc SON,
NO. 500 MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

We offer for sale the nrst Mortgage Bonds q the
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Mime otA Railroad
Company. Interes', 7 Ter cent per nnnum Prin.
cipal and interest payable in gold coin, free oil
Government tax.
ROUTE OF THE ROAD.
The line OF Il Is road rurs from the rty Of burling
ton in northwesterly direction to Mankato, In the
State of Minnesota, there connecting with the Min
nesota Valley Railroad r. IN that place to 1t. Paul,
which is now In successful operation.
The en- ire length Of this road will be about three
hundred and thirty miles. It will form, with the
lnnes0ts Valley Road and the Rockford, Rock
leland and IT Louis Road direct and nearly
straight line from St Paul TO 1T Louis, total dis
lance Of about 90 mi'er.
The enterprisnp men OF the West are fully awake
To the Importance Of ths road and to it, splendid
future The directors OF the Rockford, Rock leland
and St Louis tairoad O.. In the pr spectus Of thei
own road. recently fr,n the press, say: 1.-THE I'm
mense trade destined TO pass over the Burlington,
'edar Rapiis and Minnesota Railroad, now under
construction, and stretching dist nee OF $50 miles
acrsss he Stae Of !. wa, into thu heart u Mime
sota th. connecting with the system Of roads CEN
treing at 1T Paul, will 90 over nearly 200 miles or
our line from Burlington TO st. Louis"
twill ne, VIII completed the mott direet rout
TO Philadelphia and New Ynk, In connection with
the PeBnsylvsnia ilroad and he roads controlled
by that well known and abb administered corpora
lOn.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

~" w I'D not p'vs up my Mclean n Hooper TO-
three times tr price Miss M--BR, oKIs, Midtown.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
Financial Quotations,
Furnished 10 us by Jous MoLEAH u Son, Bankers
COZ Market, Wilmington, Del.
WIIn,inutOn Mntkeis.

YRANDYwIsE Mil.Ls QUOTATIONS By JAMEs K.
PRICR 81 G..
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

rp-"The Mclean q II .oper does all my work !
tho best IN am, Mis- CAsrssrgR, II G.rard 81
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

B. A. FAHNEsToCK's
v e r Nj I f u q E.
Why is 1t that so many children die under tho age
Of live yearsf That large proportion of children
die under that age, has long been subject Of re-
mark, and without satisfactory cause ascertained,
1t is certain.
also, il is known that worms exist in the human
est ecially mothers, who are more constantly with
their children cannot be too observing OF the first
sEep Sn Be- q e Yhsy
from the most delicate infant by the timely use of
n. A. FAHNEsTOCK's vERMIFUGE.
1t is perfectly harmless contains no Mercury being
PURELY VEGETABLE COMPOSITION.
And may be administered with the utmost Safety to
Worm Coniec,ions, made more for the purpose OF
pleasing the palate than overcoming the disease,
their short lease of life is nearly exhausted, and B.
A. Fahnestocks vermifuge continues TO grow in
favor daily.
CAUTION.
Should occasion require you to purchase y. A.
see that the initials are B. A. This is the article
that has been SO
Favorably Known Since 1929,
and purchasers must Insist on having IT, Il they do
not wish to have al imitation forced upon them.
SCHWARTZ C HASLETT,
FORMERLY
BA. FAHNgsToCK's SON q CO.,
,oLE PBoPEiErogs,
Pttsburg, Pa
decs-eod&wly
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

sw-"7he Mclean u Hoop.r Goes all we expected.
THOMAS rArloR
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10
Phildelpnia NJ q rkats.


TUESDAY, FGU. 3, Iob5.
Cotton in light demand; middling upland
PSI cents. Flour in small business; North
western extra family $5@5.25; PenDsylva-
mia do at $5@5 90; other grades unchanged
Wheat in light demand; Pennsylvania red,
1872 cents. Rye unchanged. Corn in good
demand new yellow 5000 cents. Oats
steady at 81 cents Crude petroleum 2l@22t
cents; refined 29t@29} cents. Groceries un-
changed. Provisions dull. Pork $27@27.-
80. Lard lG4 cents. Whisky steady at 81
for Western iron bound.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

EUBS9 IrURS I FURS!
HUDSON BAY SABLE,
MINK FABLE, CHINCHILLA,
ALASKA, ASTRACAN,
GREBE, and SQUIRREL SETS, at
THOMAS d. VERBS
NAT STORE,
s24 Market street, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
tv-Also Angora fringe cut to any width.
Q-d MI
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

fE u111 T5WIMMoToN AND nEADns0
fk@ RAILROAD,

CHANGE OF TIME.
On and after February 7th, 1870 trains viii run as
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-02-10

TEN ANT WANrrD-Want,d, tenant for my
l home farm situated two miles from " imingtop,
IN NV CAST, Hundred, Delaware 1t lii one OF the
most productive farms In the state. The ten"nt
h,use, barn, and oatbuildings are not excell.G by
any IN tue county all of The land IL tiliab,, aud
GEO. G. LOBDELL,
Second and Lombard sts., Wilmington, Del.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
TO MlLLMEN!

WE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE GOLD
w Hin News Once half . ton Of superior
TYPE Metal, for journaling ppaIIosss IN 9u,rts
A1ccd pri ;es for cash.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
NInrriago b MenornbIe.

Essays for Young Men, on the honors.
pleasures and advantages Of . happy Mar.
rlagc, as centrasted with a Single Life, AMI
the fearful Evils OF celibacy, In modern times.
Sent free. In sealed envelopes. Address, Howard
Association, Box L, Philadelphia. Pa fe2 3m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
The Necessity Of q Visit Overcome.
tn

Patients residing In any rart OF the State,
however distant, who may desire medical advice
on their respective cases, and who think proper
10 submit n written statement Of such In prefer.
cnce 10 holding spcrsonal interview, are assured
that their communications viii DO held most
sacred, and the cure guaranteed.
All letters must be addressed to the corrc-
spending physician, thus:
BENJ. +. JOSSELYN, N. D.,
BOX T3Jl 61S Sacramento street,
Between Montgomery and kcarny,
dcG-69.1yis San Francisco, Cal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
Crcnt Reduction In Prices.


We now give patients four weeks HyGienic
Medical Treatment, with Board and Room, for
$40 lin ordinary cases.. Board, so per week /;
With Room, from 81 to S10. Medical Baths,
nom 80 cents to 81 each Y for SiOi 20 for $ls:
We have q separate Medical Department
for Ladies', which Is attended by q thoroughly
competent woman, while the private residence
of Dr.. Smith, which Is connected with the
Home IL chiefly devoted tothe accommodation
of Ladies desiring HySlenlc treatment.
There is not one female invalid In twenty that
has been suffering nom Nervous Debility, or
diseases peculiar 10 their sex, that cannot be
PERMANENTLY CURED by spending from
four to six weeks at our Home. This statement
we make In confidence, and from our experience
and observation OF the last twenty years, and
nom the many who have been treated at our
Home and elsewhere. We have yet to learn Of
a single regret from husband or wlfo OF time or
means they have expended In Hygienic Medlca.
tion, II the females OF this State could be made
aware OF tho healthful advantages OF TINS Hy-
0ionic Institute over the system OF poisonous
d~rug.taEin:, VIC could not accommodate one In
twenty who would claim our Inequalities.
feb4-im
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
DIR. SMITHS
Hygeian Home Water-Oure,
e37 CALIFORNIA STREET,
OPPOSITE ST. MARY's CATHEDRAL,
SAN FRANCISCO.

THIS IS THE ONLY REGULAR WATER.
j CURE In San Francisco, and by far the most
extensive and complete Hygienic Institute on
the Pacific Coast. And, We offer to Ministers,
LAWYERS, Miners, Merchants, Mechanics, Farm
es. and all worthy persons who desire to try
the advantages Of this rational system Of med.
icine, the ho.pltalities OF our Hygicnic Home
and Cure. Young men who have become dilap-
.idated or lost their health by excessive toll, ex-
posure, or eneryating habits contracted through
Ignorance Of physical laws, may with US find
more OF tho encOuragcments they need, and the
means that win restore them TO health, than
elsewhere In California.
Observation-Disclosures and Consultations In
regard TO Health. Free, from 10 A. u. to 3 T. u.
I'VE have the Electro, Russian, Turkish and
Thermal Baths, and every form Of Medical
Baths for Ladies' and Gentlemen, from Q to G,
and on Sundays from Z \. n. to / L. n.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-14
sign Painter Wanted.

A SIGN PAINTER, AND ALSO A GOOD
n House Painter, can obtain situations, and
employment guaranteed for the season. ut good
wages and ttcady employment. by applying TO
G. L. BROWN.
Gold Hin, February 7th, 1870. fsT.tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-12-08
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8. t870.
AMERICAN. FOR 1871.

v" stall ENLARGE ,hr ,Blsrf-aa III r,,a
o"&'anin. of the new yulu January
's'i. making Il 2sXi2 VII. then De A.
large II any weekly paper In the State MI
ctP' thc hennebec Il.o4pal, W. think. AL
any rate. the increase III siye viii oi,, ns
'hFee Or four more columns Of reading
matter
We az" state, for thr benefit III our
readers living ia the shore towns, that the
local Editor. 4. f.. SAWYER. will prepare \
fun marine record for publication each
week. We Will he much obliged to any
one for list of arrivals. and clearance.
"i vessels, IN his locality. Also Tor a lit
OF vessels owned, ana sailing FROM tbo
same place.
Also, We very much want a local cor
respondent II most ofthr towns, a. gi,cu.
III" current news Il II MT lnna, c.rn,n,-
mcati"n~ that are acceptable. nor SEMI
mental articles. about "airy nothtng.,
however well written. because NJ have
but the passing events which Interest the
active AMI wide awake world
We intend to increase The circulation u
the .inerlcan still further, ami 10 do thi,
W. shall labor To make it an Indispensable
visitor g. every family one that 40 iut,ili-
gent household can wcll ct along without.
/" those who wish for more rcadin.
than The iiaerfoGa gives them. We Offer thu
follow inc
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-12-08

Nix. EDITOR Last evening attended a
''tin wedding party" and d, il wa the first
thing of the Kind that ever came of here.
send you short account Of il for pub
LEGATION.
Dee. 3D.. was the tenth Anniversary Of
the marriage of Mr. aud Mrs. William
Hill; and they thinking they -honld like to
have some of their friends meet with them
on the occasion. invited some forty To meet
at their house to take tea and spend the
evening.
About five o'clock the guests began to
gather and about six. supper was an
nounced.
The table was literally loaded with good
things; consisting of baked checkers. of
the Bramah stock. weighing some fonr
pounds each. done up with nice stuttino
and all the ''etceteras" that go ia to make
up splendid chicken supper. This was
accompanied by three kinds of cake.
cheese. preserves. apple and squash pie
nice butter and loaf bread that cannot be
beat in all Down East"
And then we had our choice Of the ex-
tract Of pure Japan or Java. to wash away
the cobwebs Of distrust, and make each
one satisfied with himself, and willing his
neighbor should share in the good things
of this life
After RECALLING the inner man to safety
the remainder of the evening was spent
In social converse, old fashioned games &c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-12-08
GeneTal Buffers Yinu

'""'''' h''t''f I- h"f rrrrN lhg 'hc Nrry
h'EheN' praise, i'F hi~ ,p+r+'h MUSE
H'''" on thr E"Puhii'Ai party future
l"''y IN" il'A KRAFT tH'- N"Hntr1 must
'"'h i'" "ar M',h 'T"H' britain. "n a"-
'''"'' 81 ''' Niah'"1 claims rs Tr"'~-frr-
"''' = W'nth Pr -'iii worse +" .I' -n
'''I'''' l4 PE''tH.'~ Nua.- t- tN "F
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VOLUME 1G.

~ 'he reception room stood . Il,
Table cor cred with a choice variety n, ~ se
ware 50 useful IN every household 'a
About nine we lett for home. VIII I'LL,
VISA the evenings entertainment
so, Mr. Editor, We say. give Ii, ..
weddings instead q those mi.er.f,
divorces - common III commupi,ias
whose balefnl Influence is felr o, any,,
laad. n.y..
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Chr C:lisuortb AlnsritaA

p, raeiished every Thursday Morning 1t Pete
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terms. &C.. sec arst page.
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tusttu1k aHVer.'sentnis tnr r It vur lowest rash
rates Advertisers ~ ;Nai eats ar.- fciia.tad \,
'e"'e the'f iasors with either q. The above houses
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THE
Tri- Weekly ARGUS

L1ntaIus the latest Tesgrapnc News from a.
part. Ut tbs World, Market Reports ship News
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OF inc l9s,r Frtlr}. 5. t., Warrington I
'a"','e. Y. Etnecr Eure "a. pr-a.,rlsl. .-.
h'si p others whose e atrsHI.t1t.s n.t,. ..r
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TIL, w EEkLY
EAS Term Argus

Is now ih- largest paper in the State, au3 rat Il
tts largest IN the country. Ia - ample tuEIalrs
pOHu'M questions are cAsitIlg Gt-ru --tI ltHt...
TIE old Jener-unian -taRd siulnt, from which t.r
AkHt has never -WeryeI, new bu-iuc-- eut-.
pri-c7 Of every Kind ,iyoc merltci attra-. I.
and the great current topics which aEIta.e tH.
world are concieely reyleA ed aui comlnrut..l ...
IN. A full summary OF state aud genera SkN~
i gwen, attic and other Market Report BIZ .er.
graph, Prices Current ship New, ConEf---taagl
and Legislative proceedings, valuable pra Jc;,l
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THE CHINESE MAssACREs

The massacre of the French and Rus.
sian residents at Tientsiu. under circum-
stances Of great barbarity, were supposed
by some to have been premeditated and
from purpose among the populace to ex-
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THE VENETIAN CLAIM.

The sense of Congress is desired as
early as may be convenient upon the pro-
ceeding of the commissioner upon the
claims against Venezuela as communicat-
et in my messages of March 4th, 1859,
March LIST, 1870, March 3ist 1870. II has
not been deemed advisable to distribute
any Of the money which has been received
from the government until Congress shall
have acted upon the subject.
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POSTAL AFFAIRS j..

The accompanying report of the Post.
master General shows most satisfactory
working Of that department. With the
adoption Of the recommendations contain
ed therein, particularly those relating to
the frankins privilege anal the adoption of
the correspondence cards, a selfsustain-
ing postal system may speedily be looked
for. and at no distant day further reduc-
ton of the rate of postage may be at
tanned.
recommend the authorization by Con-
oress Ia the Postmaster General and Az
torpey General 10 issue all commissions TO
officers appointed through their. respect
i've departments. AT present these COM
missions, when the appointments are pres
idential. are issued BY the State depart
ment The law In all the departments OF
the government except those of the Post
Office and Justice authorizes each 70 issue
it, own commissions.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Always favoring practical reform, res
pectfully call your attention To one abuse
or long standing which l would like to see
remedied by this Congress. 1t is a reform
ia the civil service of the country. |
would have 1t 20 beyond the mere fixing
of the term Of Office OF clerks and employ
ses. who do not require ..the advice and
consent Of the Senate" to make their ap-
pointments complete. would have il
govern not the tenure but the manner of
all appointments. There is no duty which
SO much embarrasses the executive and
heads of departments as that of appoint
ments. Nor is there any such arduous
and thankl-ss labor as that Of finding places
for constituents. The present system does
not secure the best men tor public place.
The elevation and publication Of the civil
service Of the government will be hailed