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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06
Girard's Wonderful Dreams.

CTEPHEN GIRARD was one of the
~ most remarkable men who ever lived.
Philadelphia, the city where he amassed
his great fortune in business, was the re-
cipient of his munifcent bounty at his
death, and his name and memory are we'll
preserved in the Girard College, Girard
row, Girard avenue, Girard Bank, Girard
Insurance Company, Girard House, ETC.
At Girard College, where the support and
education of some 500 orphan and half
orphan boys are provided for, there is a
marble statute of Mr.. Girard, which rep
resents him with exact fidelity to his ap-
pearance in life. He was of short stature
benevolent smile, and shrewd face.
He wore large, peculiar coat, and his
hair was tied in a cue. His whole life
was marked by his eccentricities, which in
no particular were more observable than
in his occasional acts of benevolence.
In his Office was young man as clerk,
who attended to his duties very intelli-
gently and faithfully. This had attracted
the attention of Mr. Girard, for nothing
escaped him. One morning he came into
the Office, and calling the clerk, remark
ed:
Young man, dreamed Of you last
night"
f" Dreamed of me ?" returned the clerk
in surprise.
Yes saw form and heard voice.
The form was your own, and the voice
said This young man is your best
clerk, but he should be cooper Mer-
chants fail, but coopers are always sure of
a living by their trade So youI uImust leave
me, and learn to be frst-rate cooper.
I never go contrary to my dreams They
often tell me how to proceed. | trust in
them as | do my own judgement, and l
obey them conscientiously. Go and get
place to learn the trade of cooper, and
when you can make barrel come and
see me again"
The clerk was of course, greatly as
tonished. But he had no fear of toll,
and he knew that he would lose nothing,
in any event, by falling in with the direc-
tions of Mr. Girard. Accordingly he
settled up his affairs in the Office, and in
few days engaged with Mr.. Girard's
cooper to learn the trade. During long
period he kept steadily at work and made
excellent progress.
Meanwhile Mr.. Girard had notforgot-
ten him.
He often saw the young man in his
overalls on the wharves at work, aud he
always spoke encouragingly to him. He
had not made up his mind as to what he
would do for him, but he was greatly
pleased at Unsuccessful carrying out of his
dream. On one occasion as he came from
the wharf he muttered:- =
"My young cooper is doing well. He
is man every inch Of him. ! must give
him helping hand"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-12-06

s6S- 1t is a curious coincidence that
Louis XIV of France took Strasbourg by
assault from the Germans on the 28th of
September, 1851, and that it surrendered
to the Germ an forces under General Wer-
der exactly one hundred and eighty-nine
years after, ON the same day of the month,
the 28th of September, 1870.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
tCcmmubicated.l
Persicntor.

In answer to daily inquiries We would explain
as follows:
The Persicator weighs rs lbs to tho bushel, at
$40 per ton, one quart 10 the tree, 1n8 trees to
the acre the cost Is 10 per of peach orchard.
II has always been applied close around the
collar of the tree aud at any time up to June.
Some farmers prefer to broadcast at from 400
To 900 lbs per acre but 1t Is believed that the good
results of the former method justify its ndodt on.
MIR. Thomas Di.worlh, of Port Penn, informs
us that he applied this Potash upon his corn last
May, after 1t had come up and tnrned yellow,and
was In fair way to be destroyed by insects. The
result was change In the color almost In
night Tho corn was green and grew all The
severe drought and yielded IN excellent crop
Therefore we feel justified In recommending this
remedy to be applied on the ill to prevent insects
and fertilizs the crop as late as June list.
Some certificates lately published by Messrs.
Crchton & Son, Of Baltimore, who have been
manufacturing the Perscator in Maryland indi-
cato its successful use upon corn, peaches and
sorghum and afford coincidence OF testimony
valuable iu this connection. The Baltimore nrtic q
canalned but one-hat 90 the amount of Potash
Offered In our own manufacture. We have just
completed an arrangement by which the gen lie.
men referred to resign all rights in the Perscatoi
to ourselves
voeckers Eoglsh experiments show that 9
manure like this, composed Of Potash and Phos
pilates nearly doubled a crop OF hay and left the
ltnd In better condition than where nothing wa
applied 1t occurs Ia US that 1t would better pay
10 sell hay at from s1.4o to IL GO per hundred ID
Than to raise cereals with their various nttendan
expenses
The Oats also is now paying crop and |
largely dependent upon TIC Potash supply. w
lonk for good results from tho soluble silica o
the Persicator, In making 1t strong In the straw
We are applying 40 tons Of Persicator upo
peach and pear trees, corn, oats, grass and poa
toes. The demand which We are endeavorin
TO meet promptly is EVIDENCE of the desire on o
bands for . Substitute far ashes.
Hl9gIse, REyR0Lp d Co.
.. Delaware Oily, Del,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
Real Estnte.

AUCTION SALE ON THE LOWERING PROPERTY.
-MrJr. Head announces elsewhere an auction
sale, on his usual terms, without withdrawal,
postponement, or Undertaking." of thirty-hine
building lots, formerly portion OF the we'll
known Lowering property, in the Northwestern
section of the city, between the passenger rail.
way and the Brandywine. We regard that part
Of the city as embracing more advantages and
points of recommendation tor private residences
than almost any other locality, the readiness o.
access to the business parts Of the town, by iht
passenger railway, being consideration tina
cannot he left out of view. These lots arc stu
atcd on Broomc street, Gilpin Avenue, Shallcros
Avenue, Lowering Avenue, Franklin street, Clayton
street and Rodney street. Plots showing thei
precise location can be seen by the posters an
nonncing the sale, or by calling on Mr.. Head
625 Market street.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

cgIMIsAL cARELEssSEss-onILDA ALMOST KILLED.
NEW CASTLE, April 25.-Thcre was quite an
excitement created In our usually quiet town on
Saturday evening last by the running over OF
Evan little son of G. l.. Jemison ESQ. The
child miraculously escaped being killed, one
wheel of the carriage passing directly over his
head, cutting and bruislng II in terrible manner.
1t can not be- attributed to accident. for the par
lies were under the influence Of liquor and driv-
ing furiously. Some Of The parties. 1t is under
stood, belong iu your city,and should be arrested
aud punished to the full extent Of the law. 1t Is
not safe for women and children TO walk the
streets when such characters are driving through
the town, for they appear to have no respect ior
themselves or regard for the safety of others
We would suggest to Sheriff Richardson to KEEP
an eye on them, and Whenever guilty of care
lCssuess and immoderate driving, arrest them al
III.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
Nfaths.

DAvIDsON.-on the goth lust, William NJ, infant
son Of Thomas and Leah DAvi ison, aged months.
weeks and days.
MAXWELI.-Oa the evening o. the Seth instant,
Charles @. M xwel, In hi 33t year.
WELCH-In Milton. Sussex Co., Del, on tie Goth
instant, Florence welch, aged II Years.
''Blested the pure in heart: for they shall sec
God."
ROB'NsON.-In this city on the 9lst inst, Charles
j., infant son of John and Sue Robinson, aged 3AS
months
MEARNS On the 20 instant, Annie, daughter Of
Andr ,w and Esther Mearns aged year, 10 months,
and days.
SEARLES-On Sunday, April ~, 1870, Geo. W. cor
OF Thomas j. and Mary searles, aged Q ,ears.
RUSS ELL.-In this city, the goth inst, nMrs
Virginia Russell, in the a2d year of her age.
Mrs. Lydia Hazlltt, formerly Of Wilmington, Del,
in the 6b h year OF her age
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

A FAMILY NrDIsrsE We call the special atten
tion tf our readers TO the Advertisement 81 that IA
veiite home remedy, Perry Davis Pain Killer. It
has been before the public over THIRTY yesrs, and
probably has wider and better reputation than any
other proprietary medicine Of the present day. At this
period there are but few unscqssnted with the
merits Of tn. Pain Killer; bnt willie some exo 1t a.
liniment they know but lite uf lis power in tar
inv pain when taken Internally, while others uee IT.
internaly with great ccess, but are tqusy igno-
rant OF It's healit virtues when applied externally.
successful whether used internally or exile naly, ahd
IL stands to-day upralled by all the great catalogue
OF family medicines. 1t is sufficient evidence o. It's
virtues US a standard medicine, TO know that IL IL
nov used in al! parts Of the world aud that is sale
Is Gems anily increasing No curative agent has had
such widespread sale or given such universal eats-
faction, Ii Is purely vegetable compound, and per-
I,ctly safe, even in unskillful hands.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

FAors FOR TIE LADms-Neiry six years ago,
ordered one of your Sewing Machines and tince then
have done with 1t, not onlyal the ordinary family
sewing but also all our millinery and mantus max.
Ing besd, frequently eneroaehirg upon the ,ailor's
peculiar province; and this for family of digit
adults. Several Of them grown. engaged bust
or professional life. hsve wrought various
kinds Of MATERIAL from Swiss muslin and silk TO
heavy beaver cloih and morocco. and have two bed
quilts, every stitch in which. fiecing quitting and
bindiug,was dons on the machine. When purchased
was perfect novice, never having worked any
Kind of machine. The agent was miles away, aud
there was not then, ss now, other Wheeler q Wilson
Machines near by. Still, though nevai had five
minutes instruction, / fo1nd no trouble Ia learning
myself 1t is as completely under my control as The
needle in my hand, and h,s never needed any re-
pairs. Only two needles have been broken. Que
No. Q needle did all tn, sewing, coarse and fac. fr
ten years. 1t is indeed household pet" 1t hiss
psd for s4lf mere than once in the sewing bills
which II has saved. Mrs. M. A. GAGE.
Roxabellc Ohio,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

The Tribe of ]. o. X. NJ, just established at
Chesteriowp, Is called the 0zenc Tribe. Why not
Benzne ? More people would have understood
the meaning.
Court commenced on Monday week. There
was quite number OF petty criminal cases.
TALBOT COUNTY.
-Sportsmen arc exercised over a law passed
by the last legislature, prohibiting the killing Of
insectarious birde.
The Highland Light hes resumed trips as n
night boat between Easton Point, Cambridge,
and Dover Bridge.
Ex-Governor Philip F. Thomas, Is ono of the
Counsel for the State iu its suit against the B. u
U. H. r., Company.
The Maryland aud Delawa r. r. was hon
orcd with Its first accident on Thursday of last
week. just after the locomotive separated from
the cars to Let them run into the depot 1t struck
n COW breaking her leg md throwing her of the
track. In some manner, the wounded animal
flung herself back on the track and wa, run isto
again throwing two passenger cars OF the track
and over on their sides. The only person Injured
was brakesman, named Saunders, who was
thrown twenty feet and received several severe
but not dangerous bruises. The cars were badly
damaged.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
Brown, the OK thief, has been sent to the
penitentiary for four years.
Tho last session of court was busy one.
Denton is incorporated, but has not yet re-
ceived It's charter.
been extended in this county To cases OF assault
and battery.
The next report of the Agent on the Md. "
Del Railroad, will show heavy increase In the
amount of mail matter passing over the road.
Those interested have failed to agree as to
the location of the Denton Hay Scales.
| Fruit looks we'll
Spring term of the public schools closes May
9th.
The journal notices with warm expressions
of regret the death Of Solomon Grinnage, on
old and highly respected colored man.
| cKoIL COUNTY.
| THE ladies of Trinity Church in Elkton arc
to held festival as soon as strawberries are ripe
"A man named Norris died recently from over.
exertion 10 his endeavOrs to extinguish IRE IN
the woods near his residence.
"A circus exhibits at Elkton on Friday, 10Th
inst.
DIR. Buckley,a well known physician of Norll
East, died on Thursday, 18th inst.
Several new streets arc to be laid out il
North East.
wIcoMIco COUNTY.
Tho pupils OF Mr.. Dukes select school, II
Salisbury. have given some pleasant entertain
ments of late.
The colored school IN Salisbury gave YER
successful and pleasant exhibition last week.
Joseph e. Lynch, well known citizen, die
at his residence five miles from Salisbury, las
week.
II. Humphreys has been elected chairman Q
the Board of Town Commissioners.
WORCESTER COUNTY.
There are seven prisoners in Snow Hill jii
, awaiting trial.
The town election in Snow Hill takes plac
May End.
, "A new lodge of Good Templars has jul
started at Newtown with forty charter member
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
FINANCIAL, ANo COMMERCIAL.
wIImfhgton Markets.
BRANpYwIHk -MIIla QUOTATIONS. 'Bv JAnEs Z.
- Prior u ca. f'N


"WEDNESDAY. April 27.-The markets be-
gins to look shabby, Spring products not
coming In, as those held through the winter
disappear. Butter was somewhat scarce,
and sold at 55@60c; Eggs remain at 5000;
Potatoes s@i0c per halfpeck. Sweet pota-
toes hang on wonderfully, and sell at 10000
per half peck Kale, 10c; new Onions, zoe
per dozen; Spinach, 10c per half peck I;
Rhubarb, &c a bunch. Meats remain un-
changed. Fish are plentiful; Herring sell
at 10000 per dozen; Perch, loo per dozen,
and Shad at from. 70 to zoe per pair, accor-
ding to quality. = 'JA{ :.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

rE The Fic, Lin Sat for fraud in age, i caus-
ing great excitement III Boston. II should warn
young men not 10 marry in haste Ri.e is but ~,
his bride 81. He swesrs that shs maze him believe
she was but his aye. b, using Magnolia Balm upon
her fare, neck and kands Poer you h.. lie probably
found her elbows weren't quite 70 soft aud pretty.
Ought Bagan 70 he inaicteds We know oi meny
peariy and natural clmp'exisp. 10 which we dent
hbjact We HE pr,tty women, TO aalsh thq picture,
lhly should uss' Ly1us KathsllDl upon ne hplr.
Es psy sss M, ssfss ss ro 'ssafsa'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

Horse SrEALISo.-A small iron grey mare,
five years old, and unshod, together with a'York
wagon harness, and a saddle, were stolen from
d. q. Vail, Of Kirkwood, on the night oil the 20h
lust. The thieves are believed to be two colored
men, one q bright mulatto and the other very
dark Mr.. Vail offers, elsewhere, a reward of
$50 for the recovery Of the property, and go for
the arrest of the thieves.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

No house has done so muoh toward advancing
the standard of ready-mase clothing as Wan maker
8 Brown. They have compelled other establish
menis to improve their clothing, but III they keep
the lead. having always the largest stock the bert
pands and the lowest prices.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

AN OI.p Bosr.--As workmen were engaged In
repairing the bapks of the Christuna, near New
port, n Jew days ogo, they discovered the old
ferry boat which was used ut that point prior to
the erection Of the bridge, over fity years ago.
of mud. The timbers were In an excellent state
oi preservation and the bout apparently as strong
IA when lust used. -GlzeMe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

IT, Another giant stride has been inside in chemi-
cal science Phaon's vltaa, or Salvation for the
HAIR !. astonishing improvement on all prepsri-
lions for restoring The natural color Of gray hair.
he etoore known. 1t is pellucid, cooling, limpid,
irodo GUS and never failing, and has no sediment
Sold by all druggists and fancy goods dealers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

srEAMERs BEIwKEs New YORK ann LEWIS.
The Miiiord A~sal Friend OF Saturday, has
the following: 'sume gentlemen from New
Yoik visited Milford, yesterday to make arrange
the Junction and Break water Railroad, for put
ting on steamers Immediately after the compile
iion Of the pier Ut Lewes, to run between that
place and New York. The gentlemen, we believe
have agreed to furnish three Steamers two of
which are TO run regularly and the third one tn be
Mt their command at any time she may be needed.
We understand that the pier will be completed in
about three weeks"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

rE- The venerable Arcbdeacen Scott, of Durham,
Canada hasi, sIys that he suffered from dyspepsia
more than twenty i've years. but that three W, eks
liIsd him 90 Wonderfully hst hs Gao hardly parsuads
blasell Of the ,eils, snd people Tba aH9S hial Gro
sef5hialed 81 ne chanif,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

Ice.-We direct attention to the card Of J.
Puscy, Jr., Ice dealer, In this paper. Farmers,
truckers shippers, Ice cream makers and others
along the line of the Railroad will be supplied by
Mr.. Pussy, with pure Ice by the box on reasona-
Bile teims and short notice. .s
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

THE DELAWARE MARsHEs.--'rne owners of
the marsh property along the Delaware River,
IN the Northern part Of the ty,have grown tired
of temporary expedients against flooding, and
have authorized tho erection of dyke along
their river front that shall DO effective and
t,prmanpnt y q
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

EXECUTIVE CoMMIrrEE.-A meeting of the
Republican Executive Committee of New Castle
county Is called for Saturday May 9TH, at eleven
o'clock. a. m, at the Washington House, in this
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
ELASTIC SLATE ROOFING.

This Is light, smooth water and fire proof roof,
equally applicable and good, steep or fiat NO run
ming in hot Misunderstanding conductors and smear
ing walls. Leaky thtngle and metal roofs made
water light by n csating Of Plastic tsravel roofs
can be eli aned off AID made good new by the coat
of Plastic. The following parties who have used 1t
have given me the privilege Of using their names a.
reference:
e. q. stotsenburg q Son. e. !. dn Pont, dc Ne
m 'urs d Co., Pussy, jones y Co, II. L Tstnall o
aims q Atkinson, Morris we'die, Murphy d Cswper-
thwait, Chas. +, Thomas, Richard X. Jones, Caleb
Miller, aiett Hutton, Levi Woodrow. and John g.
New Castle; alexander ". Dixon Centreville, Del.
Experienced hsnds employed and satisfaction guar
anieed ofi,e with Gooa d Hanna) s. W. cor 9th
and Market Streets
marI0.tfw hnBERF ATkiNS3'N.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28
Markets by Telegraph.
PHILADELPHIA NARKRTs.

Markets by Telegraph.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, April 27-Cotton unchanged.
Snperfne -four "a 80 extra &7.75 al
Red wheat 1927 % 100. Rye &1.05. Yellow
corn 81 10 @ 1.16. Oats, 60 q &c for Western.
SO q 66c for Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, April 25th.-Bceves dull this
week; extra Pennsylvania and Western steers
911@i0c fair to good T14@9c; common 697c
per pound.
Sheep in fair demand 1900 cents.
Hogs dull, lower, at S11 5O@13.5 80 per cwt.. the
latter for prime corn fed.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

TUESDAY EVENING, April 26, 1870.
Cotton firmer middling 23tc. Flour
steady; superfine o. 37@t 624; extras 81 IS
@5 Northwestern extra $5 20@5 rs; Penn
sylyania $5 25@6 80. Wheat quiet and IN.
changed. Rye unchanged. Corn dull, I'M
changed. Oats-State unchanged West
ern Coo. Petroleum advanced !; sales 5000
bbls crude at l9ac May delivery; 1000 bbls
refined at 264@26tc, April 27sc, May 264
@27c, June and July. Coffee steady Rio
'43@l7ac, gold Laguayra lSac. Sugar
steady ; Cuba 9b@0tc, refining. Molasses
dull. Provisions looking up :. mess pork
$2s@2s 25; prime $24. Lard 16t@l6sc
Whisky dull, 81 03@l Oh, wood; 81 o., iron.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

A Mammoth Concern .
wansmik,r b Brown rive emplo msnt to about
1900 men and WON IN, saa do business OF nearly
miIiln and a half at Oak Hall.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

ISoR SALE.-At steam engine and mill machinery.
II Engine lain. cylinder SO in. stroke, fly wheel 10
feet diameter. Husk and pit gearing csmplete for
two run Of bure, well built and In good order-price
very moderate Also. q ~ in. improved Jonville
Turbine Water. Wheel, as good as new, with shaft,
pales, ETC.. and one pair Of feet bnIs. For sale
only for want of use. For turtle particulars apply
to JOS. TATNALL,
Ap14l Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

"ANY WHITE MEN HERR ?"-A few weeks ago,
at a sale In pencader, a well known politician OF
New Castle County, II member of the White
Mans Party" drove up to crowd III attendance
halted aud asked IN his pompDus way, Any
white mcu hore?" Now, IL 30 happened that
just ut this moment there appeared at stable
duur u well known character, notorious IN all
that section for his good-ior nohing-ness-- drunk
MS usual aud answered the voice from the car
rlugc, Tin here, jim, how are you ~ These
Two choice spirit recognized each other at once
and flew ioto each Others arms, much To the
amusement of those present. jim dismOunted
and the happy couple linked in fond embrace,
proceeded in a zig gag course to the nearest
drinking stand aud "smiled " together. We
record the incident us one atfording foed for
either fun or reflection. Possibly one suggestion
arising might be whether, II this be- the white
mans party" it Is not moro reputable and dt
cent to belong TO another organization.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

tive YoU SEEN OUR NUT CRACKERS and
II SFt Piels ThsI are q ysE{ oSPsE' Nv Suss'{
VI saA Hsfs.. ~" g,ss'~stss.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

WILMiNGroN AND KEApIse RaILNoAD.-It has
been finally decided TO locate the freight and pat
tcngcr delos Of this road on Madison street near
Front, and the treslle work for the extension OF
the road 10 the location fixed upon is now COM
red through Hedgcville, to avoid tue present
necessity Of using the long sideling si The P. W.
~ B. X. K, which will soon BE- crowded with the
cars for the peach trade. Business on the rod
continues to increase and large quantities oi lime
are now coming here over 1t tor shipments 10
stations on the Delaware. and T. W. Il Is. Roll
roads. Several carloads OF grain have also been
brought over the road to this city within the past
lew days. Out about the present temporary
freight depot, and from there To the new turn tn
bic, men are busiiy engaged IN grading, filling up
and other work, and everything is beginning 10
ppt m nm mir OF permanence,a and to have stendy
going substantial air.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-04-28

BALTIMORE, April 26.-Cotton quiet and
firm m ddlings, 23c sales. so bales; re-
ceipts, AIS bales; exports 25 bales stock,
33O5 bales.