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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16

A curious story comes from California
which goes 70 prove that the heather
Chinese has at his command an armory
Of ingenious devices which bid fair 10
make him a formidable rival 10 all bar
barians in every department Of industry.
A gentleman Of San Jose, DESTROYS Of
having fourteen houses built, contracted
with a Chinaman 10 do the work. That
the Chinese contractor was entirely in
nocent Of any knowledge Of the archi-
lecture Of civilized nations was no OBJ
stacle TO his contract for the Job. !"
With a shreWdness that was admirable,
be hired an American builder TO put up
the first house. During the operation,
the contractor from the Flowery King
dom, with his Chinese assistants, atten-
lively watched the method Of construc-
ton, and when the house was finished
be discharged the builder aud erected
the remaining houses himself In view
Of the marvellous facility with which
these organized human pieces Of ma
chinery adapt themselves to every cir
cumstance. the stories long current in
the East Of Wonderful Lamps, Genii.
aud other marvels Of that enchanted
land, begin 10 behppreciable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
EDUCATIONAL.
no TEACHERS.

A GENTLEMAN COMPETENT TO TEACH
"A the Ancient Languages. English language
and literature. Mathematics and the Natural
Sciences. would be willing % al an engage
in some school OF academy. Address l.,
Ledger once. SIS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
PICTORIAL DICTIONARY.
PHOTOGRAPHIC.

r GODsHAw WILL CONTINUE THE
IL. Photoraphing Gallery at the old stand
of L. & S. Godshaw, No. 1870 Main street. He
will pay all debts existing against the late
firm. Thanking the public for favors hereto
fore conferred. he invites all TO visit his
gallery, under the assurance that all work
will be done in a style to give satisfaction.
q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16

sAUNDERS--At the residence Of +. Lane,
near State Female College, at pm. 10Th
instant Major Tom Saunders.
His friends arerespectfully invited to attend
his funeral nj 8 o'elock this afternoon. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
MoLAssEs AND SUGAR.
r0 THE WHOLESALE MERCHANTs.

AM RECEIVING REGULAR SHIP
1 ments Of my new brands Of Molasscs- Try
them: satisfaction guaranteed. 1 am also
prepared TO lay Northern syrups and Louis
1T a-l4.inl Z. LANPHIER. SIS Front q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
Vacant City Lots

On Shelby street. Alabama street, Second
street. Beal street, Wellington street, Talbot
street, Jones avenue. Ross avenue, Exchange
street. Trezevant street, Walnut street, Mar
ket street, Tennessee street. Linden street.
fernando road. State Line road.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew, of New York City. is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S.H. Parvin. General Advertising Agent.
Cincinnati, Ohio. is our duly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements.
Hudson, Menet 4 Gay. 1873 Dearborn street,
and Barnhart. Bros. & Co.. "a Madison Street.
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
this paper
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
COTTON FAcToRs.1

DAGGING, TIES, GROCERIES, ETC.
ID furnished at lowest rates. and liberal adj
vaneements made on consignments. We are
also agents for the celebrated BROWN COT
TON GIN. which is considered by practical
planters the very best in use. We can conf
IDENTIFY recommend them, and believe they
will be found upon trial unrivaled for perfect
finish. strength. simplicity, durability. fast
and clean ginning. light running. and supe-
riOrity Of lint. In saying this we think we
will be sustained by the testimony of cotton
planters everywhere who have used the gins
of this make. dl4-39kw2y-42
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SPAIN.
GEORGIA..

MADRID, September l6.-A crisis in
the Spanish Ministry is imminent.
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NOTICE.
Annual Meeting OF the Stockholders
-OR THE
MEMPHIS AND OHIO RAILROAD CO.,
On Monday, October 4, 1870.
NOTICE.

0FTIcE oF MrNrHIs axp Ono r. r. Co..
MENPHis. September /. $50.
THHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
i Stockholders Of the Memphis and Ohio
Railroad Company will Be held e the oiicc Of
the Company, In the city q Memphis. on
Monday. October 3, $50, at u o'clock an.
~ NATHAN ADAMS, President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16

l have this day (as per reference to the
above card) connected myself with James A..
Swain in the General Agency of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society of the United States
Northern Mississippi, and in such capacity
present myself to the public. The business
that IL have just entered upon is eminently
worthy of the most serious attention and
thought, and eommends itself to the calm re-
the honor in part to represent. is not exceled
by any other similar corporation in the United
States in point of solvency, merit, worth and
extent Of business. Emboldened by these
friends and a generous public for fair share
of their patronage. I. N. JOHNSTON.
Memphis, September /. 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-09-16
Democratic Nominees.

FOR GOVERNOR,
GENERAL JOHN G. BROWN,
OF GILES COUNTY.
FOR STATE SENATOR.
j. j. DUBOsE.
FOR FLoAT-R.
JAMES M. HARRIS.
FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES,.
j. M. CREWS.
w. ID. LUMPkIN.
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DISSOLUTION.
N o II L G IL A!

rTNHE PARTNERSHIP IN THE PRACTICE
L of the law, which has so pleasantly existed
for over two years, between o, p. .Lyles and
B. C. Brown, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The business Of the firm will be at
tended to by both TO completion, and either is
fully authorized to act for the firm in all mat
tiers pertaining to the settlement Of lis bust
ness. Is. Y. BROWN,
Sept. 10, 1870. 1871 0. P. LYLEs.
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City Property, Improved,

Block.
Main street residence. between Vance and
Pontotoc.
Shelby street. Handsome brick residence.
-" Residence and store house.
Vance street-Four houses rental 1896 per
annum, at bargain. t
Beal street--Two-story frame dwelling.
Second street.-The business houses.
Lot 371S l4s1s brick i'm
provements.
fernando street-Lot 75xlsi; fine improve
ments.
Exchange street. Lot 271lx14s1z; cottage
improvements.
Exchange street extonded-Two two-story
frame houses.
Washington street-Neat cottage residence.
Mosby street.-The handsome dwellings.
Orleans street-Lot 50xl70; two-story frame
house.
Count street-Lot 5oxl65; frame residence.
- Lot 37llsx14sH; :"
Alabama street-Three dwellings.
DeSoto street-Lot 75xlS0; very handsome
improvements.
Linden street-A very desirable two-story
frame house.
Webster street-Frame dwelling; good.
substantial improvement.
Chelsea-Numerous improved places.
Market street-Business house and residence
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MONT. PEPPER. hkhCkk oTbf.
PEPPER 81 OTEY
GENERAL
MERCHANDISE BROKERS,
No. z West Court St,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
prrrRExcrs ny AUTHORITY :

REFERENCES By AUTHORITY;
stratton, Goyer 4 Co., Harris. Cochrane Co..
A g TreadwelI 4 Bros. Stewart Bros firer.
Teof PbilIips A CO, EN- Apperson Go,
First National Bank, Allison Bros.
a S Henderson. W Johnsph 49, ~,
New Orleans. Ne" OrieAns'
u,HE UNDERSIGNED PROPOSE TO Do A
General Merchandise brokerage. ana oee
leave 10 ofer their services in all ny.
of trade. The arrangements and conneetlon5,
-, hsve elected guarantee them unusual
advnntares for filling all order, Win q 2,
All Al such rates a. can be obtained OF the
N 4 ~ ionS scouainfance and association
With the principal merchants q tins eity sls =
them advantage not possessea ~ easrs ~ y ~
seh,eve thst success which IL always the test
Of merit PEPPER 4 oIKT.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
s.ec,a,s 20 the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 3. ?. A.
rRLEcRArH COMPANY.
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REAL ESTATE
PASSMORE s RUFFIN,
Real Estate Agents
"A ADAMS STREET,

MAKE SALES OF REAL ESTATE
wi either private or at PUBLIC AUCTION,
and invite attention to the following list Of
property for sale:
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01


1t AT once relieves and iuvigOrates all the vital
functions, without causing at any time ar under
any circumstances, the slightest injury to Any Of
them.
The most complete and Uniform success has for
many years attended lis use IN France, aud III some
portions Of the United States; ami il is HOW offered
to the general runie. WIN the ni;st absolute Hni-
victian that 1t can never tail toaecul,ihsli I'LL that
Is claimed for H.,
Ii is harmless in tic Extreme At ~ iiuies and
under all circumstances; and IL naelliied rs jtny
is Indicated.
the organs entirely free from irritation, and cver
in the slightest degree, Gteta%es er cXcitrs the ner-
vniis system.
In bilious Diseases, Indigestion AMI Dyspepsia, II
Is invaluable.
il ii thr grand Purifier uf Inc Bland. ainl lenct
cannot fail 10 eradicate rola the system Strriula
Erysipltas salt Eleun, Calker. aud CutanrnIls
Erptiuus generally. Irregular or want Of Appetite
Eulds, Coughs, Asthma Bronchitis, catari, colo
Pains Diarrhusa, Watei-hras, Sour and Bitter sto
II ach, aud fOuness and falntness of tile same I'm
pure BREATH dizziness sympathetic, nervous or si.s
Headache, rheumatism. tinnt and determinations in
all iorfls-hese an all kindred diseass can AWAY
be wholly cured or greatly relieved Nv this mid yc
| powerful remedy.
General Duality with itsinsepataule accompani
| mel!ts-inrntal and physical such a. rre,.n-slVk
pss lasstude Of mint and hully, drowsiuess tdis
pisiOh To exercise, weakness of the limbs, feel
nes Of discorragement dependency anu distrlst-
| all disappear under it. magic Influence.
II regulates aud nYigurates thr bowels; Is a SUR
aipUte for obstinate cosligenrss and piles; give
Renewed Ni1Dr 10 the stomach, cNOkts tlr action
The liver; dissipatcs the yellow dye Of ,laniee an,
1 er1dcatts from The sln bilious spots ur mold
| moths and Ffrcklcs.
| It eXcites to renewed, vigorous aral healthy AZ
! liz n; and Is certain 10 bring prompt rclirf ia al
cases Of DiarrhGa and Dysenteiy.
II Is emnently electual in the cure Of all disease
| of children. however nfantilr, especially for collie
| worms, and Irritation and fretfulnrs while teclliitp
/ As a dunrr pill or tigescr, II Is second tn non
other, taken with the food 1t operates as genera
| Alternative, whereby the entire impaired organism
| stimulated to renewed energy, and to healthy VI
gur and vitality. 1t Is extensively used ty the ia
Guilty ns u convenient aud thorough cathar,ic, hay
iig no action other than the one Intended. IL SCI
~ mail on receipt OF price ana postage. viz:
/ One lUX, sD.25 Postage, q cent
| FIVE Boxes, Loo is
Ii Is sold iiy MI dealers in drugs ami medicines an
by TURNER co, Sole Proprieurs,
| jy2g,iw In fremont street, Boston. Mass.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01


Made of poor rum whiskey, proof spilis,an refuse
liquors dot ,oreu splced and swee mod TO please
the taste call Il 'arOncs "Appets ~, "Restorers,"
&C. that lead .ippier on to Drunkenness and ruin,
but are true meul ''iir lidr from TIE native roots
and herbs of California, rec iron NIL alcoholic
ssmulants. They are the HiRAf FOOD PURIFIER
and LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect renovator anu
invgorator Of the SYSTEM carrying of all poisonous
matter, and restoring the blood TO healthy con1i-
ton No personcan take these Bitters according TO
directions and remain long unwell
500 will be given for an incurahle case provided
the bones are not destroyed by mineral poisons or
other means, and the vital organs wasted beyonu
| the point of repair.
| For inhanmatOry AMI chronic rheumatism, and
govt dyspepsia, or Indigestion bilious, remitleht,
and intermittent fcvers diseases OF the blood, liver
kidneys, and bladder these bitters have been most
| successful Such diseases are caused by Initiated
blood, which is generally produced by arrangement
| of the digestive organs.
Cleanse the ytiated blood whenever yeu find the
impurities bursting through the skin IN pimpes,
eruptions or sores; cleanse It when you find 1t oh
structed and sluggish in the veins; cleanse 1t when
1t is foul and your feelings will tell you when. keer
the blood pure and the health Of the system will
follow.
Pin, Tape, and other worms, lurking in the system
of so many thousands, are efectually destroyed and
removed.
In bilious remttent aud Intermittent fevers these
hlters have no equal. For full directions read care
fully the circular around each bottle printed IN 10
languages-English, German, French and Spanish.
| j. WALKER, Proprietor, 50 Commerce ST., NJ \.
Il. ii. MCDONALD 4 CO.,
Druggists and General Agents, San Francisco ant
Sacramento, Cal, and 80 and 81 Commerce ST., NY
fS-Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. jy2a4w
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

A SAFE CoMpANy.-We present, in another
column the advertisement of the Insurance
Company of North America, which is represented
in this city by Il. A. Van Trump, at Sixth and
Market streets. The North America is an old
company-yery old--having been incorporated
during the last century and has been, and is
now, under the management Of some of the most
solid and able business men in Philadelphia. Its
assets are about S3,000,00O. Security is the
main object in insurance and there is no question
but that the North America offers that.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

Train No. leaves Springfield at 90 A. NJ, Joanna
W, COld Run 10, GeigcrtOwn ~, White Bear
49, Hampton 81, Birdsboro' 40 Returning,
leaves Birdsboro' at 40 p NJ, Hampton 40, Whit,
Bear 81, Geigertown S. Cold Kun o. Joanna
10 Springfield S 20.
Train No. /, North, connects at chadds Ford with
Trains on Il. g. H. H., arriving IN Philadelphia at
90 a. M, and arriving In Baltimore Mt ID y. M,
PIMA ut % a. IN, and at Harrisburg ut 12 80 p M,
anu at BirdsbOr0 with train arriving at Reading at
10 35 a. Ill.
Train No, Q, North, connects at Chadd's Ford with
Tram arriving In Philadelphia at 80 p. M, and at
Cuatesville with train on Pennsylvania Railroad for
all points West, and at BirdsburO' with train ariiy-
ing in Reading at 3 20 p. III.
Train No. s. North, connects at Chadd's Ford with
Port Deposit at s.22 p. NJ. At Cuatesyc with Gin
cinnati Express West and Harrisburg Accommodate
lion East on Pennsylvania Railroad.
Train No. 4, North connects at Birtsboro' with
tram arriving IN Philadelphia at 10 20 and in Read
ing at 10 20 u. m.
Train No. 1, South, connects at Coatesyille with
Parkesburg train on PENNSYLVANIA Railroad AT
Chadds Ford with trains on Baltimore Central, ar
irving NJ Phlladel lhia at a. m and In Baltimore nj
ll.l5p. IN. At Wilmington with train arriving IN
Philadelphia, at 10 30 a. M, and train on Delaware
hailroad leaving at 10 10 a. In.
IRAN NO. z, south, connects at BirdsbOro' with
tram leaving Pottsville at 90 a. M, and Reading
10 10 a. NJ. AT Gainesville with Through Train on
fenlsylvania Railroad for all points West.
Train No. 3, South, connects ut Coatesyille with
harrisburg Accommodation East, and Cincinnati
Express West on Pennsylvania Railroad. AT Chadds
f9ru WIN tram arriving ut oxford at 1910 p. III.
IRAN NO. 4, SOUTH connects ut BirdshOrO' witt
IRAN leaving Philadelphia at 5.l5 p IN. and Reading
at 6.35 p. IN.
A Daily :tage from West Chester connects n,
Sagcrs with oil trains.
j. G. sIIARPLEss,
Engineer and General superintendent.
COatesville, July s, 1870. ian3 dxv
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

THE TuRF.-The annual races at Point Breeze
Park commence OH September 9Th, and will he
continued OH the It'll, sth and 9th. The amount
of premiums to be given away will be $4,000
Some of the fastest horses in America will
contest for the prizes on the last day for The
1880 purse, Goldsmith Maid, American Girl
George Wilkes, and Lucy have been entered
The announcement of prizes and the names oil
horses entered will be publistnd in the CoMMGG
tIAL. in few DAYS.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01
xaiIruaa Zines.
--rHssszs1 PHILADELPHIA, VIII WI,
Lea III NINGTON, BAliflmohh
Efl44,ff,7fTf TTME1TABI,

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Eff4 ~ INV 4 M M y w :
RA1lhoAD LINN 49,, ,,n ,o7o
Commencing hohoayi apr ss,s, 80 - .mprrr
Trains will leave Depot corner BkOAD ofhEni
Ann WASHINGTON AyFNuE, as follows: ..,,
WAY-MAII TRAIN at $50 A. M, (Sunuhys eAoep-
te for baltimore, stopping at all regular
U CON nsawSre r. r. Line; ut Clayton with Smyrna
NAV wrsncb r. III and NJ & d. r. r. at Harrington Win
4 u n r. r. at Seaford with d. d y X IL. W pe Z,
mar with e. s. r. r.. at Salisbury Win w. =, ~ II
SS TRAIN at II As A. NJ. Sundays eXcepteu
cor baltimore and washington, stopping az MllmihR.
ton PerryyIlle and Havre-is-drace. Oohnoo' ~
Wnington with train for New Castle. $3.50
W rrYpibSESa TRAIN at 400 p. NJ. Sundays excep-
tam for baltimore and Washington, stopping ~
SnSsue Stanton. Newark Ekton, NORTHEAST,
f,norestnn Perryville, Havre-de-Gracei Aberdeen,
pnrrvmania EduewoOd Magnolia, Chases and Steui-
ru,.s ' i,nn -
e NtsIIT EXPRESS at 80 p NJ, DAILY for Balti-
mare and Washington, stopping at Chester linwooa,
rioymont Wilmington, Newark, Elkton, North East'
malta -,
massenuers for Fortress Monroe and Norfolk, VIII
tate the i9O0 M. Train
Vs. WIZ NfINGTON TRAINS.
stopping ~ al ''" xviimington:
,,,,,,,,,,,a az n ID l. NJ go Zoo and
Leave rn1,aueip pn p A. tran connects With Della
100 Y M Ine 10, ovu rrnann and intermediate sta
ware haiiroa" ioi iia'''"o's'
lions. ,,,,,,..o,, ot n A. and q 10 A. NJ. 400 4 90
Leave " ninH'yWu, Tna q in A. NJ train will not
anu IL. .i,a, Soay !hester and Philadelphia
pHILApA a Al, an chester Creek and Pha
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

METHODIST FAMILY GATHERING. Wednesday
evening Asbury NJ E. Church this city, was filled to
overlooking by persons of the Methodist denomi-
nation and others to take part in what was called
Methodist Family Gathering. Large numbers
spoke of their experience in seeking to do good
and the happiness they enjoyed in doing SO. Tho
speakers were Revs. L. \. Plummer, Charles
Hill, r. L. Kemp, John Shilling, and many lay
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

FATAL AccIpENr-Anne Cosgrove, aged about
years, daughter of Albert d. Cosgrove, who
resides at No. 612 West Seventh street, in this
city.was almost instantly killed Wednesday, while
on visit to her grandfather's, Mr. Walker, mel I
Fairville, Chester County. She went out with
him to the woods. and while sitting with the child
on top of a load of wood the horse ran away
throwing her off, and breaking her neck. Hci
body was brought to this city for internent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

GALA-DAy.-The last Saturday in August is
generally holiday amongst the colored people
Of lower Delaware. On Friday evening, all
through the night and early on Saturday morning
large numbers of them were on their way to the
progress Of the colored camp meeting at Milford
could check them until they paid their respects
to this time honored-custom.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

UNION CAMP MEETING.--A Union Camp Meet.
ing of the coored churches of New Castle cou,.
ty, will be held in Netherlands woods, near New.
port, commencing on Friday, September 9th
Rev. Jesse Nichols will conduct the exercises
assisted by Rev. Isaac Young and others. Per
SONS wishing to attend the meeting will take the
cars on the Delaware railroad to Newport. whicl
is one mile from the woods The committee Of
arrangements John I. Whey, Abraham Cork
Aaron Roy. William Jones, and John Home,
announce that no spurious liquors will be ALLOW
ed on the grounds, and good order will be main
Iainnl
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

HousEBREAKINa. man named John Scott
entered Aug. Hillyard's house, last night, with
the supposed intention of stealing something but
he awakened the inmates, which caused him to
clear A male member of the family fired ,
pistol at him, as he was leaving the house, ant
officer Sparks Immediately afterwards arrested
him. He was held in $500 bail to answer a
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

FIRE AT Mu.FoRp.--0u Saturday morning. the
81 inst, a frame building used as stable, stand
ing on the wharf in North Milford. belonging ia
I. +. McColley, caught fire, and for some time,
threatened a number of other buildings and a
large quantity of corded wood i'll the vicinity.
Through the exertions of the citizens, however,
with water buckets. the flames were kept under
and the surrounding property saved. The fire is
supposed to have originated from lighted pipe
in the possession OF some person about The
building. The stable being empty, the loss il
not heavy
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

CoIoBED CAMp.--The camp meeting of the
colored people, near Dover, terminated on FRI
day. During its continuance the attendance was
quite large. On Sunday large number of white
people were present and in the afternoon Rev.
James II. Iightbourn of the Methodist church
Dover, preached sermon. Rev. Mr.. Manship
of Philadelphia also preached sermon on Tues
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

DRowNED.-The body of an unknown man was
found in the Christiana River. near the Third
street bridge, on last Thursday night. The
Coroner held an inquest this morning but could
obtain no clue as to who he was or where he
came from. His body was buried in the Aims
House burial ground.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

DRowNEp.-A boy named Burke, aged about
nine years, fell off vessel lying at the wharf al
New Castle on which he and his brother were
playing, on Friday last, and was drowned. iht
An inquest was held and the jury rendered I
verdict of death from accidental drowning.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

CELEBRATION AT LAUREL.-Ihe colored clii-
zens of Laurel, Del, will celebrate the 18th
amendment of the constitution of the United
States on Thursday the 23rd day of September.
Eminent speakers are expected to address the
meeting. A general invitation is extended.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-09-01

The . JONATHAN CAUSE pIc-NIt. Tie West
Chester Record, Of tile 27th, thus reports this
affair
THE long looked for picnic Of the scholars of
Jonathan Cause took place at the Elysian Fields,
on the Wilmington and Realiug Railroad. on
Thursday last. Rain fell daring the preceding
evening--and with it the spirits of many, for 4.
second postponement looked probable But
Dame Nature smiled propitiously and furnished
clear day for the occasion, though the supply
of warm was rather too large. Very early III the
morning the crowd began to anive-in the cars,
in wagons, and on foot, Jonathan himself,
seated in chair of state cmbowered with flowers.
the happiest of the happy, received the greetings
of his many pupils and their laughing, wondering
children. How young jonathan looks was
the universal remark The picnic was organized
into meeting with Hon. Washington Townsend
in the chair. Addresses were made hy MI
Townsend, Bayard Taylor, and other odd boys,
each striving to ontdo the other with his remn
iscences of his old school days and tho prank,
performed. Everything passed OF pleasantly il
spite of the intense heat, and finn and goot
liumor ruled the day The crowd in attendanc,
was estimated at from 1850 to 201D persons ant
oh, what lots of pretty girls, wildly recalling f
many n masculine mind the mothers of sait
lovely maids, in the old school days of yore
when they were Young, and exchanged sly CLAN
ces acros the rooms when JontyN wash
looking. y