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The Portland daily press., 1872-06-21
TIL ID PRESS.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 21, 1879.
Republican District Convention.
The Republicans of the several cities and towns
in the FIRST DISTRICT Of M,ine are invited 10
send delegates to District Convention to be held in
LANCASTER HALL, PORTLAND,
Wednesday, June 26th, 1879,

wednesday, June 20th, 1879,
AT II O'CLOCK A. NJ,
for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the
Fortythird Congress and candidate for Elector for
President and Vice-President.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each city and town will be entitled to send one del
cast for Sidney Perhan at the Gubernatorial elec-
ion of 1870. majority fraction of forty votes will
be entitled to an additional delegate.
The chairmen of the several cities and towns are
requested to forward the names Of their delegates
as soon chosen, to the Chairman of the District
Committee. r a... .E5n.U
The apportionment of delegates to the several
cities and towns in the District is as follows:
Acton, 5; Alfred, g.; Berwick A; Biddeferd o;
Buxton, 5; Cornish, 3; Dayton, 2; Eliot 4; Hollis
I; kennebunk, 4; Kennebankport, A Kittery, Z;
Lebanon, 4; Limerick 8; Limington, g.; Lyman,
8; Newfeld, 81 North Berwick, 8; Parsonsfield, 8;
Saco, 10; Shapleigh, 8; Sanford, 81; South Berwick
1; Waterborolgh, 4; Wells 4; York, 4, Baldwin, 8;
Bridgton, 5; Brunswick, s; Cape Elizabeth, S; Cas-
FreePort, 4; Gorham, 6; Gray, 81 Harpswell; 2;
Harrison, 3; Naples, 2; New Gloucester, g.; North
Yarmouth, 8; Otisfeld, 81 Portland, 80 Pownal 8;
Raymond, q; Scarborough. 2; Sebago, 2; Standish
4; Westbrook, 4; Windham 8; Yarmouth, g.
Whole nuraeHr from Cumberland County .116
whole number from York ...................1O .1O6
2 Iotal.... ......................... 222
Delegates authorized to fill vacancies only with
actual residents of the towns they claim to repre-
sent
The District Committee will be in session at the
Reception Room of Lancaster Hall at o'clock the
morning of the Convention for the reception of Gre
dentials s.r. -
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Let Me Speak Once More /!

w for their kind patronage through the last sea-
son, would invite any, and all who are to have any
steam, Gas Water Piping done to call and
if will not give them the best satisfaction both
to price, style and prompness of work. have also
hand lot of excellent Hose, which shall sell at
reasonable rate; old ones also neatly repaired.
X. MCDONALD, 200 Fore st.,
jun9dtf Foot Of Plum st.
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SUMMER RETREATS.
GEORGES HOTEL,
MAIN STREET.
Z H 0 ASTON, MAINE.

This old, well known and favorte house has during
the past winter been thoroughly repaired remodeed
and supplied with new furniture, in style equal to
any Hotel of the day. is now opened for permanent
and transient boarders
The rooms are light and airy, the arrangement, be-
ing such that each room has view upon Main ST., a
street unsurpassed in beauty, by in the State.
Making it most pleasant resor for visitors from cit
les during the summer season.
The arder will be kept fully supplied with the best
the market affords, at all times and seasons and no
pains or expense spared to make the condition of all
who may patronize the House agreeable and happy.
Central and commodious SAMPLE ROOMS are
open, in connection with the house to accommodate
Travelling agents.
Coaches leave the House to connect with all the
Steamers touching at Rockland from east west
Also to carry passengers to and from the cars
Carleton's well-known Livery Stable is connected
with the House.
All old acquaintance and friends at the LYNDE
HOUSE, where the undersigned oficiated as Clerk
from its opening invited not to forget his present
residence. He will be at home and happy to meet
them ALL WILLIAM X. BICKFORD,
Proprietor
CHARLES H. GLoYD. Clerk.
Thomaston, June list, 1872. je13dtf
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COLGATE & Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet Soap has
anovel but very delightful perfume, and is in
every respect superior for toilet use.
Sold by dealers in psrfumery and Toilet arti-
cles 4-sedsm
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
Dutcher,s Ligh,niuu FIy.kilIer.

Sweeps them of and clears the house spesdi-
ly-Try it-Sold by dealers everywhere.
lie l3-eod-1mo
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H PORTLAND, June 10, 1872.
On the foregoing application it is ordered that
hearing be had on the premises therein mentioned,
on Tuesday, July 3D. Is @ at 4.30 O'Clock P. M, and
that notice Of the above application, together with
this our order thereon be given by publication in
ofthe newspapers printed daily in Portland for
days at least previous to the time of hearing
JACOB MCCLELLAN t..-
S. T. CoRsER,
C. III. FARLEY,
Je20d7t Harbor Commissioners.
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ADAMsoN's Balsam cures Asthma, Coughs
Colds, Lung Complaints. Price S5 and 10 ots
mr15-T I S & WHY. .t
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LADIES suffering. from ills peculiar to.the sex,
will find benefit in Dupoheo's Golden Pill
je21-eod1w&wlt
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Agency for Sewing Machines.
w. 9. DYER, No. 272 Middle 81. All
kinds of Machines for sale and to let.
Repairing.
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FIVHE SteamerslDirgo and Franconia until other
i wise ordered will stop at Vineyard Haven
Holmes Hole) on their trips to and from New York.
I HENRY FOX, Gen. Agt.
june 18th, 1872. 3w
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PICTOU COAL

TENHE IntercoloniaI Coal Whining Com
Il pany are prepared to sell coal from their Mine
on the Acadia" Seam, at Drummond Colliery, Pic
Wharf, Pictou Harbor, in any quantity.
The coal from this Mine is now taken from a depth
of nearly 1400 feet and for steam and manufacturing
purposes is not surpassed by any in the Province.
1t has been extensively used in Cooking Ranges and
for household purposes generally, and owing to it's
cleanliness, brilliant fame and freedom from sulphur
has given universal satisfaction. The appliances for
handling and asserting the various descriptions of
COAL and the facilities for DESPATCH of superior
character Orders may be addressed or applications
S.. A. P. Ross, ESQ., Ag't, Pictou, N. S., or to the
subscriber who is now landing cargo of the above
COAL and is prepared to sell in large OF small quant-
ties and will keep constant supply on hand for this
market. a. ID. WHIDDEN,
.s -s No IL Union Wharf,
t Agent for State of Maine.
Portland June TO- 1872 iun11d1m
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LET it not be forgotten that the POSITIVE
cure for Irregularities can be found in Dupon-
co.'s Golden Pill. jel4-eod1w&w1t
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Books at Half Price or Less

~ treat opening sale of 1000 kinds of books at
" wholesale cost at COLBY'S, 119 Exchange ST.
for one month only ending July IL, 1872.
iun14d&w1mSw25
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Agents Wanted for
Prof. EOWler'S Great Work
Mo;ne S,eam-Ship Company

On Manhood, Womanhood and their Mutual Inter
relations; Love, its Laws, Power, etc.
Send for specimen pages and circulars Win Terms
Address, National Publishing Co. Phiia. "a Juii y"
The Portland daily press., 1872-06-21

EBAR Room REMEDY for weakness of the
stomach is dose of Rum Bitters. They are
surcharged with Fasel Oa a deadly element,
which is rendered more active by the pungent
astringents with which it is combined. If your
stomach is weak or your liver or bowels dis
ordered, tone, strengthen and regulate them
with VINEGAR BITTERs, a pure VEGETABLE
SToMAcHIo CORRECTIVE AND APERIEST, free
fromalcohol, and capable of infusing new vital
ityinto yonr exhausted and disordered system.
m2Q-4M
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For Sale Chean.

FOF SaIe cheap,
And TO Let If not Sold at Once,
HOUSE No. "a Emery st. Terms very easy; may
- be examined between 10 and 12 A. M and be-
tween and P. NJ, Monday and Saturday forenoops
excepted MATTOCKS & FOX,
Je3du tuT fbfJ 3. SS Middle st.
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For Sale at a Bargain.
A PROVISION store-one of the best locations In
n Portland. A small saleable stock. Sold en- ac-
count Of leaving the State. Must bo sold within ten
days.
For particulars enquire at Jones' Markets $40 Con
grsss vt. jel-tfis DANIEL JONES.
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WANTED!

A SMALL nice rent of about rooms, between
n Spring and Vaughan streets.
Call address G.. W.P.
je20-d3t* v., No. ia Brackett st.
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For Sale.

FJNHE two and one-half story house. No. At, corner
Il of Wilmot and Lincoln Streets, containing nine
rooms besides SINK and closets cellar cement
ed, brick cstern. furnace and gas The premises can
be examined daily Sunday excepted) from two to
four p. NJ. fUl EH
Also lot of land on Franklin ST.. near the Park.
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REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE!
House No. "A Emery St, head O
10 Z .gG-I CuShn1an Street.

o. Said house is one of the best locations ON
@;iii on the street; fine neighborhood Consists of
1.-Two story framed House and ell containing ten
gas good cellar and heated by furnace large brick els
tern, filtered; well drained One of the most desi-
Iabie and convenient houses in the city; close to
Spring street line of cars; can be seen from to p
M. Terms easy. Enquire on the premises.
June 10, so diff
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IHF PORTLAND DAILY PRESS
published every day Sundays sxcepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLIsHING co.,
AT 100 EXCHANGE ST, PORTLAND.
TERMS: Eight Dollars Year in advance.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

is published every THURSDAY MORNING at So so a
Year; II paid in advance, at So 90 a year.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING: One inch of space, in
length OF column, constitutes a square"
$1 90 per square daily first week; rs cents per
week after; three insertions, or less 81 OO contnu
ng every other day after first week, so cents.
Half square, three insertions or less rs cents;
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one third additional.
Under head Of "AMUsMEMENTs," So 90 per square
per week; three insertions or less 81 so.
. Advertisements inserted in the 'MAINE STATE
PREss (Which has large circulation in every part
OF the State for 81 90 per square for first insertion
and 30 cents per square for each subsequent inser
tion.
Address all communications to
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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STATE OF MAINE.
.rLIFsA-rT---t) IEEE T. T,
To the Electors
OF THE
CITY OF PORTLAND, IS.


DURSUANT to warrants from the Mayor and Al
Il dermen of the city of Portland, the duly quail
fled electors of said city residing in Wards one, two
three and four and six will meet in ther respective
Ward Rooms in said wards. and those residing in
ward five will meet in the Machigonne engine house
on Congress st, in said ward and those residing in
street in said ward, on TUESDAY, the twenty fifth
day of June instant at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
give in their votes upon the following question::
"Whether the inhabitants of the city of Portland
twill accept an act of the Legislature of the State OF
Mane entitled an act to authorize the city of Port
Gland to grant further aid in the construction of the
Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad" "Approved
February 81 A d. 1872 and will grant further aid
''in the construction of said Portland and Ogdens-
"burg Railroad in accordance with the provisions of
'said act to the amount of thirteen hundred and fifty
Thousand dollars: sa
The said inhabitants to vote by ballot on said ques-
ion Those in favor Of accepting said act and grant
ing further aid in the construction Of said railroad in
accordance with the provisions thereof to the amount
aforesaid, expressing it 10y the word "YES' upon
their ballot and those opposed to the acceptance of
said act and to granting said aid expressing it by the
word "NO'' upon their ballot. laX ~ aa
The polls on such day of meeting to remain open
until four O'Clock in the afternoon when they shall be
closed --s-,-.--- -~rr-s-v 1870
The aldermen of said city will be in open session at
the ward room i'll City Building entrance on Myrtle
street, from nine O'clock in the forenoon to one
O'Clock in the afternoon each of the three secular
days next preceding said day of meeting, and from
three O'Clock to five O'Clock the afternoon on the
last of said three secular days. for the purpose of
ceivng evidence of the qualification Of voters whose
voters in and for the several wards and for correct
ing said lists. at~ i
Per Order tiH
H. l. ROBINSON, City Clerk.
Portland, June II, 1872 je12dtd
PORTLAND, June IS, 1872.
To the Commissioners of Portland IIar-
bOr: .t-
TENHE undersigned being desirous of extending his
Il wharf on the nortR-westerly side of Peaks
hearing
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WHITE AND BUFF
for ChiIdr en-
For Sale at a Bargain.

All prices, at MRS. WELCH,s,
jeseod2w 70 Middle St., Sd door from Post Office
Also Aprons, Sun-Bonnetes SC.
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PORTLAND, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 21, 1879
WANTS, LOST, FOUND.


RLACK and Tan medium size bare spot on each
) side, where the hair is very SHIRT If left at 80
Hampshire ST., will receive liberal reward. je19*1w
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| 10y young man, Board in a private family, in
- west end city. Apply. giving full particulars 20
| H. p, Drawer 1119 Post Office. je19d2t*
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by family without children, a small hoiise with
u, u little garden. Answer, stating terms, ]. M,
Press Offce. ..-5f jun19#1w
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Bakers.
w. G. COBB, No. IL Pearl St.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
pENlNSulAR NGWa.

The smaii pox is still increasing in Dorches-
ter county.
A twelve and half pound turnip has been
raised near Snow Hill.
The depot at Snow Hill is to be changed TO 4
more convenient location.
The epizootic has now made its appearance
and is spreading in Worcester county.
An Adams Express Office has last been est,b
lished al Snow Hill. Mr.. Charles Parker is the
agent.
The revival meeting at the Vienna NJ. f.
Church has been postponed, on account Of the
illness Of the officiating clergyman.
George Henry ,son Of Il. jenkins Henry, Esq.
Of Berlin. has been recently appointed railroat
agent at Berlin.in place Of John Il. II. Marshall
Esq, resigned.
| The Snow Hill Messenger copies the GA
zETrE's condensation Of the Presidents messag
and credits it 10 the Delaware Tribune. Thi
will never do.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
new Advertisements.
CITY ITEMS.

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist. No. 80 Mark.'
r..nectf,,v informs his friend and the public
in general, that he keeps on hand ali aesefir'o.
medicines, and that n competent person ~
mes ready to prescribe for such SICK as can a.
tore and that no charge is made except the resu',
price Of the medicines. the same price as theS "ou.
nav anywhere else; but that ne one Is NN"eu ~
their residences.
BuILDERS HARDwARE.-We would ca
the attention of those building TO our stock
building Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass, &c, whlcA
ia we'll selected, and LARGEST in the State
Nails, Sash Weights, Rim and Mortise LOCKS Du~
Hinges. Shutter and Door Bolts, Staybacks, ana IN
fact all necessary material for building. fol sale pe
CAPELLE Il BROTHER, Zi2 Market 81.
Carpenters' Tools, Planes, Carpenters ana
Chapman's make Chisels, Sockets ana firmers
Squares Steel and Iron Compasses, Calapels, hues'
Wooden and Steel Braces, flnchers, be'eis' ga"
Sets Plumbs and Levels, &c, tor sale py
CAPELLE S BROTHER, PIP Market 81.
GRAIN BAGS-Stark Mills, AL, all cotton
0'''r cAPELLE APE & BROTHER. PIP Market ST..
PLOWS. Of different makes, as follows Heck
endorn, Moore Atwood & Wiley's, (New \ OH
makes,) for sale by ,.S.
PLOW CASTINGS 9S-Heckendoln Moo.e, Al
CAPEILE 4 BROTHER. 2l2 Market st.
KNIVES AND FORkS.-Our stock OF lapi
and Dessert Knives, Ivory Tp-lorn, Ebony AM
Cocoa handles both English and American make
j. vorthy of the attention OF any te wishing I
purchase CAPELLE X BRO. 2l2 Market 81;
CROSS CUT .SAWS.-Wood and Cross Cu
Saws with Tuttles patent teeth, these saws oy IN
experience Of practical men, will do as nueh v, wo.
one day as any other in nv, two ana az nR9 ieau
F' PIP Market Street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
MAGISTRATES Cases.
BEFORE MAJOR eIMMs.

Isaac Fisher, COL, for assault and battery on
Martha Bowie, COL, was fined costs and held to
bail, in the sum Of $500 TO keep the peace.
Thos Il. Percival, who would get drunk.
Notwithstanding the cold weather, was fined 30
cents and costs.
Mary Coony, became gloriously drunk. and
lying down on the sidewalk, was soon entirely
oblivous Of all the ills and troubles Of life. She
returned to consciousness in the City Hall cells
where officer Hickman had conveyed her in Z
pushcart Fifty cents and costs.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

4 Corner loafcrs are timing outfits too cold.
Who will be the next Clerk of City Councils
Mechanics Loan Association meet this evening.
Pedestrians were scarce upon the streets, last
night.
The Chrirtiana was still open this morning,
but floating ice was plentiful.
Small muffs will be fashionable this winter for
the ladies, and spotted fhrs for children.
The new style of bonnet is a cross between
locomotive smokcstack and a custard cup.
The second anniversary of Eden Lodge. No. !,
Masonic Ladies, will be held this evening at their
room in the Bakers Union Building.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

The burntout sewing girls of Boston are as
plucky as the merchants. Some friends slg-
gested the other day 10 one of them that a
contribution be made to supply her with a
new machine, she having lost hers by the fire
but she proudly replied that she had obtained
a situation as domestic, and should sta,
where she was until she earned a new ma
chine.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
SOCIETIES..
xxxr1xas THIS xvKN1No.

Asylum Lodge, No %. l o o F, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Third and King streets.
Good Intent Division, No 3, s; Of T, at Hall
Fifth and Market streets.
Humanity Circle, U A, Hall 504 Market
street.
Lincoln Lodge, No 3, X Of P, at Knights OF
Pythias Hall, oil Market street.
American Star Lodge, No l, +, ut Good
Fellows Hall, Third and Market streets.
Columbia Lodge, No IL. q T, at Fifth
and Market streets.
Fidelity Temple. No. l. True Templars, at Hall
oor. Of 7th and Spruce streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

PERIL OF STOCK SrECULATORs.-The Til
bane says it has lately seen letter, written by
once prosperous resident Of Washington city,
in which the writer recounts how he lost in
the Pacific Mail "c0rner" two thirds Of what
was competency. and how, when Northwest
shares had risen to 80, deeming the rise too
sudden to hold, he had sold 100 shares "short'
at 80, and finally was forced to take it in at 15O
leaving him with family to support and not
a dollar In the treasury.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

FATAL ACCIDENT.-A little four year old
daughter of Mr.. Amos Wentzel, residing in
Alsace township, fell into a kettle of boiling
lard which was being rendered at her grand
fsthsrs M & house and was SO badly burned that h
1,dtch
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-A young man named
Mahlon Fabian, residing with his parants in
Wood street below Chestnut, purchased twen-
ty.five cents worth of croton oil at drug store
last evening, and swallowed the whole OF it at
the corner Of Fifth and Cherry streets. He
was intoxicated at the time, and was taken to
the station house. DIR. GOOdhart was called
in and administered an emetic and at a late
hour last night Fabian was in fair way Of re.
coyery,-I2edlang Times.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

REAL EsTATE-Thc frame house belonging to
the heirs of Hannah Walsh, deceased, near Eighth
and Church streets, was sold on Sa.auay py Wm
r. Hodsop. trustee to Michael Walsh, for $500
Oelc Il Miller, aucionccr
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
a World Of Thanks 10 Due

To the botanist who first discovered the virtues
Of tn, QuILLAYA SAPoNARIA, or Soap Tree Of
Chilli. The wonderful cleansing and purifying
property Of its Bark gives to the fragrant Sozo.
DON'T much OF its unrivalled efficacy as presei.
vative of the teeth.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
It Acts Like a Charm.

This is what We hear on all sides of DIR. TUFTS
EXPECTORANT. In cases of Group, Broncht-
is, Asthma and all diseases it affords instant le-
lief. 1t permeates the very substance OF the
Lungs and causes them to throw off all acrid mat
ter 1t is very pleasant to the taste. Children
take it readily.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

SALE OF A FARM-Lot Cloud, Esq. Executor OF
Joshua Pyle deceased, sold the farm Of deceased IN
Brandywine Hd., advertised IN the GAZETTE. on
Thursday to John Mckay for s9,l30 1t contained
g. acres.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
New YORK, August 81, 1869

NEW YORK, August 81, 1869.
Dr.. DVm. II. Tut:
when in Aiken, last winter. used your
Expectorant for my cough, and found more BEN
eft from it than any have used. l took half a
dozen bottles home with me and have had to give
some of it to my friends. Please send me one
dozen by Express. e. y. d.
ALFRED CUSHING, % w. 3lst st.
Dr. Tufts Hair Dye Imparts . Natural Color
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10
BOARD OF TRADE.

DAILY MEETINGS ON CHANGE.
Twenty-Five members we're present at the
meeting to-day. The following receipts and
shipments were recorded.
RRCEIP8.
Eighty-fve tons Of coal, forty tons OF phos-
phate, 40, 1000 pounds Of hoop iron, twelve bales
Of cotton, 25, 900 pounds Of aue iron, 800 bales
Of rags.
sHlPNENTS.
One car Of coal, 60,O0Q pounds Of aue iron.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

COLD WEATHER. Laat night cold'weathers ct in
vigorously and during the evening, the prevait nee
of strong cold wind caused the streets TO De
generally deserted The wind increased in force,
and prevailed all night, making pedestrlan'sm
matter of considerable danger. owing to the loose
objects which the wind was constantly blowing
through the streets. Several window shutters ana
small Signs were torn from their fastenings anu
broker. This morning the WIND had some.
what nbated but the weather was still extremely
cold, the Thermometer standing at 20 degrees.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

FINGERS CRUsHED.-On Saturday afternoon
Mr.. Jonh w. Aoziea, conductor of +. w. d u.
Freight train No. 10, had the third and fourth
fingers OF his right hand crushed SO badly as to
make their amputation Immediately necessa-
ry, which operation was performed by DR..
Christ, of Chester The accident occurred
whilst Mr.. II. was attempting to '.couple"
some cars of his train on the railroad near the
fright depot at Chester
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-10

Two MEN DRowNED,-Mcssrs. John and sam
mel shores were drowned ON Friday, the 29th ult,
They were in yawl boat in the Wicomlco River
and at that part of the river known as "lcoIileo
Nuds the boat was upset by strong Wiha,
1hroviuu them into the water. The upsetiing OF
the boa, was witnessed by several gentlemen on
the shore hut as there was no boat convenient
they could render the drowning men no assist
oncc. These gentlemen were natives OF Dame.
Quarter district, in Somerset county, Md, an,
snns of Mr.. Levin G. W. NJ. Shores. They wer'
both highly esteemed aud respected, are men
families.