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PROPOSALS FOR LETTER BALANCES
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. ), 1872.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until the sth day of January,
1878, at II o'clock noon, for furnishing Letter
Balances for the use If the post offices in the
United States for one year from and after the LIST
day of February, 1873, of the following descrip
ton, namely:
First. Balances capable of weighing eight
ounces, avoirdupois weight, to be graduated
down to quarter ounces. Of these il is supposed
that 900 will be wanted.
Second. Balances of the same, capacity grad
uated by the metric or gramme system. Ofthis
class 100 may be required
Third. Balances capable of weighing four
pounds, avoirdupois weight, to be graduated to
half ounces. OF this class it is supposed that
200 will be wanted.
Perfect accuracy, strength and durability will
be required in the Balances to be furnished,
Samples of each description of Balances must
accompany each bid, and the bidder who may
obtain the contract will be required to furnish
Balances of a quality in all respects equal to the
sample.
| Each Balance must be well and securely
packed in box for transportation, and deliv-
cred, free of all expense, to the BLANK AGENCY,
| Washington, u. G.
| More or less than the estimated quantities may
be ordered as the necessities of the Department
may require, at the discretion of the Postmaster
General.
| Awards will be made for each article sepa-
rately if deemed most advantageous to the De-
partment.
Bids not made in conformity with this adver-
tisement will not be considered.
Each bidder must furnish with his PROPOSAL
guarantees of his ability to comply with his bid,
and certificate from q postmaster that such
guarantors are reliable persons
A bond with two sufficient sureties will be re.
quired to each contract.
A failure to furnish promptly any article con.
tracted for, or an attempt to impose upon the
Department articles inferior, in the opinion OF
the Postmaster General, to those contracted for
will be considered sufficient cause for the for
fixture of the contract.
The Postmaster General reserves the right t.
reject any or all bids, if in his opinion ii is re
quired by the interests of the Department.
Proposals must be endorsed on the envelope
Proposals for Letter Balances" and direote
to the First Assistant Postmaster General, Wo-'
ington, D. c.
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The colored people Of Louisville, Ken
lucky, are about to start a weekly paper, to
be devoted to the development and educa-
ton Of freedmen. The title of the paper will
be The Planet, and it is to be entirely devoid
of political bias. The True Democrat, of LOU
isville, has kind word in encouragement of
the enterprise, and hopes that 1t will receive
aid In the way of subscriptions from the
whites as well as the blacks.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION, December ., 1877.

THE HISTORIANS BELOW STAIRs.-Mr.
FrOude, says the Evening Post, is beginning
to learn what it is to open an historical dis
cussion in q country where one man is as
good as another. In New Haven the other
evening he was 'hrlstled" by some rude per-
sons, and the servants of the family in Boston
at whose house he has been staying are in
revolt, refusing longer to be the ministers to
him whom defames Ireland. This is dis
graceful and to be regretted, but there is no
help for it. The average Irish girl is not a
close historical student, but she is an ardent
patriot. AS the rule she has had little OBJ
portunity to do her own dear isle service,
and now that she thinks she sees a chance
no augmentation will prevent her. Her
relative of the other sex is also as "hoigh-
minded" as was that "darliag of the aristOc.
racy," Barry Lyndon, and to suppose that
he will not shove q gentleman to the wall
when provoked into an historical dispute is
TO suppose what is untrue. None but the
least intelligent Of the Irish will be guilty o.
such conduct, however, and Mr.. Froude must
eubmit to it with as good grace as posi-
I ole. In Ireland he might be treated mucl
worse.
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present Government, the acts of which just
complaint is made, will cease.
The proceedings of the commission under
the convention with Mexico of the 4th of
July, 1868, on the subject Of claims, have
unfortunately been checked by an obstacle
for the removal Of which measures have been
taken by the two Governments which il is
believed will prove successful.
The commissioners appointed pursuant to
the Joint resolution of Congress of the eth Of
May last to inquire into depredations on the
Texas frontier have diligently made invcsti'
cations in that quarter. Their report upon
the subject will be communicated to you
Their researches were necessarily incomplete
partly on account of the limited appropriation
made by Congress. Mexico, on the part o.
that Government, has appointed simila,
commission to investigate these outrages. II
is not announced officially, but the press Of
that country states that the fullest investiga
ton is desired, and that the cooperation OF
| all parties concerned is invited to secure tina
end. therefore recommend that a specia
+! appropriation be made at the earliest da,
| practicable to enable the commissioners or
| the part Of the United States to return t.
| their labors without delay.
1t is with regret that have again to an
nounce continuance Of the disturbed cOndi
ton of the Island of Cuba. No advance to
ward the paciGcation of the discontinued par
of the population has been made, while thu
instruction has gained no advantage ant
exhibits no more Of the elements Of power, o
of the prospects Of ultimate success than wer'
exhibited year ago. Spain, on the othe
hand, has not succeeded in its repression, ant
the parties stand apparently in the same rela
tive attitude which they have occupied for
long time past.
This contest has lasted now for more thar
four years. Were it seen at distance from
our ncighborheod, We might be indifferent t
Its result, although humanity could not b
&tbey might occur. 1t IL, however, at ou
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
Ma 9,strates Cases.
BEFORE MAYOR siMMs.


Patrick Dofan, for disorderly conduct, was
fined costs and held under $50 bail 10 keep
the peace.
Joshua Bachus, col, for disorderly conduct
was fined costs, and held under 500 bail to
keep the peace.
Isaiah Temple, col, Jesse Kennedy, and
Patrick Tucker, for drunkenness, were each
fined 30 cents and costs.
BEFORE ESQUIRE PHUL
Saml Broom, col, for illegally voting in
both the Fifth and Seventh Wards, on Tues
day last, was held to bail. in the sum of $500,
to answer the charge at Court
BEFORE ESQUIRE FRAZER.
Geo w. Powell, for assault and battery on
Sam'l r. Jones, was arrested by Officer Dor
ran. He was fined 80 cents and costs, and
submitted in writing to the decision. After
wards he refused t. comply, but an hours
confinement caused him to change his mind,
when he paid his fine and was discharged.
SanlR. Jones. for indecent conduct, was
fined 80 cents and COSTS
ThOS. Thompson, was arrested by omcer
Ward, for assault and battery on Graham
Blandy, with single.tree. He waved a
hearing, and was ..held to bail, in the sum OF
$500, fer appearance at Court.
Graham Blandy, for assault and battery on
VIM. Stubb, was fined 81 and costs, and held
to bail, In the sum of $500, to keep the peace
Graham Blandy, for pointing pistol al
Thos ThOmpsOn's head, and threatening t
shoot him, was held to bail, in the sum o1
$500 for appearance at Court.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
socIE 60.
xxHrINas THIS EvxM1na.

Cherokee Tribe. No4, . r N, at Red Mems
Hall, AIS Market street
Lenape Tribe. No 6, ID R M, in fourth story
SaVille Building 9Th and Market street.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council, No. 3, .
U. A. NJ, at Hall, Fifth and Market streets.
Franklin Council, No. 9, o U M, at Mechan.
ics' Hall, 2l9 King street.
Wilmington Council, No b, Jr, y q N, at
Hall, 9th and Market streets.
Enterprise Circle, B U c A, at Hall 5O4 Mar
ket street.
Washington Lodge, No l, X of P, at knights
of Pythas Hail. No. 2ll Market street.
Washington Lodge, No 3, G +, at Good Eel.
lows Hall, Sd and Market.
Old Church division, No Is, of T Seventh
below Spruce
Wawaset Lodge. No 49, l y of u T, at room
10Th and Scott streets.
Washington Lodge, No J, p A. at hall,
Second and King streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
fhA Eplsootlo.
RAPID INcRfAsE-.rHE CITY RAILWAY grAptts
ATTACKED. -

RAPID yNcRfAgE-.r THE CITY RAILWAY srAptM
The horse disease continues steadily on the
advanos in thl city. and since Saturday rapid
increase has been discovered. A. YET, no cases
have resulted fatally, but fears are entertained
BY several owner, that their animals are beyond
recovery. The stables Of the City Passenger
Railway Company, which had previously
escaped oil signs Of the disease, were attacked
Saturday night. To day cars are run only every
half hour. while il ia very probable that , to.
morrow, they will stop entirely Should bad
weather set 10, they will certainly cease run.
ming.
The following new cases were reported this
City Railway stables, twenty horses and four.
teen mules.
Morris Weldie, carter sixteen horses slightly
| attacked
Fl. 7. Walton, eight Pusey 4 Rice several,
one Of which will probably proved fatal.
DR.. H. Garrett has also an animal suffering.
whose recovery is not expected.
Hartmann y Fehrenbach have four cases, and
are drawing their lager beer wagons with oxen.
Robt. Taylor, baker, has five, and about q
dozen parties have each one or two cases.
At kirkman's livery stables there are three
new cases, at the Black Horse stables two and
at the White Horse stables. one.
Thus II will be seen that the disease has rap
idly increased, and should cold rainy weather
ret in, numbers Of cases will undoubtedly prove
fatal.
In Philadel phia nearly all the street railroad
companies resumed operations to-day. The
horse disease having very much abated.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

ILLEGAL NoTINa.-This morning, another case
of illegal voting by an ignorant deludcd negro,
came off before Esquire Publ. On Tuesday last
Samuel Broom, COL. exercised the glorious priv,-
lege of the elective franchise at both the Fifth and
Seventh Ward polls. Samuel. until recently. has
lived in the Seventh Ward, from which he moved
into the Fifth. On election day. some of his
friends ~ told him he could safely vote in both
Wards, and on the strength of these assertions,
he did do. He has been held in $500. bail, to an
swer at Court, Mr.. H. F. Pickes going on his
bond. Thus. another ignorant negro. is made the
the scapegoat of rascaly Ward politicians while
still more, it is said, will be brought to trial in
few days.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

A BLACK DEED.-Sheriff Marvel and G. W
Wright. Esqs., went to Dover lase Monday
morning, leaving their horse and carriage Il
but reached Milford, fortunately. In time to
leave before dark or both perhaps would have
been killed, for some black hearted scoundrel
had taken the nuts from the bolts which hold
up the carriage shafts, and when they had
gotten but q mile out Of town. one side came
down, the horse kicked and both gentlemen
were thrown from the wagon. We regret
that Milford has 10 base Q coward as the crea-
ture who perpetrated this ack-Sussex Journal.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

THE BOSTON FIRE.-The ews of the great
con6agraton at Boston, reached this city shortly
after 10 o'clock Sunday morning, and was in
stantly announced on the various bulletin boards
along Market street. Large crowds soon gath
cred about the announcements, and general
sympathy was expressed for the unfortunate
city. All day long the crowds fingered abou,
the bulletin boards and the telegraph Office,
eagerly reading the latest dispatches. and uni.
versal expression Of joy and relief escaped
from all, a. the latest Dispatch received At 8
o'clock, p. M. announced that the fire was under
control.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Horne blankets are in demand.
Promenadss wess numerous last night.
The horse diseass IL rapidly increasing.
The Board Of Education meets this evening.
The shinny nuisance has not yet abated one
whit tAI
The Boston oonaagration is the leading topic
to-day.
The churches were generally well attended
yesterday.
Comments on the beautiful weather. yesterday
were protuse.
Don't fail to hear Forrest read Hamlet" to-
morrow night.
Preparations for the Christmas holidays are now
being commenced.
The Republicans will hold Jubilee meeting, at
Institute Hall, tonight.
Extra prayer meetings will be he'd at Unicn
M Il. Church, every night this week.
James Scott, one OF the undertakers ut Seaford,
has sold out, and will move 10 Wilmington and
engage in business.
The Easton (Md.) Journal denies the statement
that the smallpox was raging in that town. Two
cases. 1t says, have existed, and now there none.
During the year ending October 7th. 1872, tx o
hundred and seventy.seventy marriages were
celebrated In Sussex county The tax on the
licenses amounted TO $l,l0S.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

A NOVEL TEAM.-This morning L. F.
Adairs furniture wagon was drawn through the
streets. by large crowd Of boys, and taken to
Ogle d Millers auction rooms, for load Of fur
niture. On the sides Of the wagon. card. were
fastened, on which was printed, "If you want to
see the horse, GO TO Front and King" The
horse has the Epizootic.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

ENCLosED.-The frame work of the large
addition to the Harlan & Hollingsworth Com.
pany's car shops, is now finished, and the
building enclosed. The remaining portion of
the work will be rapidly prosecuted, and it
the addition. Their capacity then will be
equal to that of any other car builders in the
city.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Yesterday afternoon, y
shooting affray occurred at saloon at Rising
Sun, which resulted in the wounding Of one VIM.
haggerty. John Conner wanted Haggerty to
treat him, and became very angry when the latter
refused. Hsggerty then went outside, when Con.
ner sdvanced to the window, and fred three shots
ct I'M. Two of the shots took effect. one of them
tearing away of the knuckles of his left hand,
and the other piercing the palm of the same hand
The wounds were dressed by DR. West. and no
serious results are apprehended. A warrant has
been issued for Conners arrest hut he has not yet
beer found.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

PREsIDENT GRANT.-President Grant, Lieut.
Fred Grant and rarty, from Washington, passe
through this city, at 1880 o'clock last night, on
their wsv to Philadelphia, 10 attend the funeral
Of Gen. Meade, to-day
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

~ EDWIN FoRREsT, the greatest American
Tragedian reads Hamlet in the Opera House
on Tuesday evening Commencing at {
quarter before eight, sharp.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

RELIGIoUs.-Union Church was crowded
last evening, and a deep interest was expires
ed In the services by many presant. At the
close, several penitents, went forward, in re-
sponse to the invitation Extra prayer meet
inGs will be held every night this week.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

In BAD CONDITION. 1t is stated. on
reliable authority, that the hose belonging to
in very bad condition, and entirely unable
to withstand prolonged ordinary pressure.
II this is true, the matter should be promptly
attended to by our authorities, as it Is an inn
portant defect, and might be the cause OF
great danger to our city, IN case of large
conflagration.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

are having q large three-story brick addition
built to their carriage works, on Market
st rect, SOuthSide
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
JAMES BRADFORD.
KALRR IN
PAINTS, Oils, yARNISABS,
WINDOW GLASS.
Cement and Calcined Plaster.

Paints, white lead red lead. white zinc. iron paint
foot oil. coal oil. iilden Nephew varnishss. Eng
iish v,rnisshes. ALCOHOL .u!pentine, paint mills.
1assria!s. dsealcomania pictures. al kinds OF for
sisn and domestic glass. stained. srname entail and
saf!eved; coach painters material. stencil colors
led. brsnsss. vsrmillions. looking glass plates.
Mes. 8 and 8 East Third Street.
WILMINGTON. DEL.
l.D.-PaItoaisr attention paid to IIouss and
sesY re'.''ss. sis. wr'''.s' Ae.. Ae.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
JAMES FRANCE,
noUae, SIGN AND snip PAINTER
PAPER HANGEIa, &s,..
No. 6l2 KING STREET,

0S1t door yellow Post Once. wilminston Del.
weaA 4Aspsctfaily iafesn hisfiends and the public
enally. that be p nov prepared to DO all work in
6eelaiae, dlasise. Paper Mensins, kc. All worE
hfeQDeo0 . his care will attention.
VoVou0t1y work stto0ao4 to-
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

PRoGREssING.-The repairs to the Asbury
NJ. E. Church are rapidly progressing, and
already give indication that they will result
in vastly improved appearance Of the
Church. Dormer ventilatOrs and terra Gotta
chimney tops have been placed on the roof,
and handsome new cOrnice around the en-
tire church. The wall are being painted u
handsome brown color, and re.sanded. The
interior improvements and alterations, arc
also being rapidly prosecuted.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

FATAL ACCIDENT-On Saturday about
noon, colored man, named David Lopeman,
was killed by falling from his horse, on the
causeway, near Col. Andrews gate. Lope.
man lived with Mr.. Geo Fl. King, near New
Castle. and at the time of his death was rid
ing home from market, on horseback, behind
Mr.. Kings dearborn. At the above men,
toned place he fell, or was thrown from his
horse, the fall breaking his necE. and killing
him instantly. Coroner Woodward held an
inquest. and the jury rendereda verdict OF
accidental death.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
nCHAn NcGEARY

NAyO OULD respectfully inform MS friends aad the
w publio thst 10 continues 70 keep on hand the
4rgest and best assersnsnto Of 0sntlsansas. Ladies
Mavv and SocOua.h0DA Clolhlng
efths hsst qssljty, St Ne. SIC Tsenall rect
X S.;s:,! " s; ssssi & tIS
Bed Clothine. .BlapkeG, shseee sad 6pssaas COZ.
SANITY on ha1d. He fssls oonAd thaa As y able
city. Give him sail hs4oSo pureAasias elsswh here.
q ke will give sAtisfAetaon % all Who nay favor
hin with their patronage.
WHighsste essl priess laia Aass, 1rse, 1ses: 1sess::
eppsr. olass. xisk. Lsa1 end all geS1g u he hse
~ 9etneDD0 VSt0tA0Soo. Ne
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

Train Nc: eonneets At Ch 9dd's Ford With tlalna
on the PhiladelDhik and Baltimore Oe0tYal Rail
To.d arrivips q PhilAdel lp6ie q 9.oO ADD l.
on Philadsiphia. and Reading .Raiiroad. North and
South. eonnectin. at Reading. with trains for
Train No. 3 connect, .st xirdsboro' With trains
rom Pottsvills. Harrisburg, To-. Al Costsssills
Train No. 3 connects at Coetssville With Way
Train to Harrishurg At Birdsboro' with train for
Rsading. pottsvilie and Harrisburg. and with Way
Train South.
Train No. connects at Birdsboro' With train
from READING. Pottsville.. Ansntovn and Harris
burg. At Coatesyille with HarrisbuIe Aeeemmo-
daIlon for Philsdspha. At Chsda's Ford with
trains for Oxford.
Trsin No. s connects 1t Chsdd's Ford With train
lsayipg PhiladslphiA at %.a0p1.
Train No. c0pnectas4t Chadd'a ford Vith tyalAs
arriving st Philsdslpkls at S.co n end 1t Haiti
more et Loo N.
Connection By Stage TO and from West Chester
Ut Eagsrs with oil trains.
omitted. @. 6TOLz,
0aA eFAl SupOsinton0Ont
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

RErAIREp.-Thef ferry boat Camden. which ha
b en- undergoing complete repairs, at the yard o
the Harlan n Hollngsworth Company, left OF
trips.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11

A minister going to dine, after his sermon,
with one Of his deacons, came upon the hired
boy of his host digging at . voodchuok's S hole
checked his rein and accosted him with
"Well. my son, what are you doing there :"
'Die ging cut woodchuck, sir, said the
boy.
"Why, but don't you know that it is very
wicked. And besides, you won't get him If
you dig for him on Sunday"
"Git i'm 2" said the boy. "Thunder, I've
got to cit i'm the minister's coming to our
house to dinner, and we amt got any meat. /"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-11
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