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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
No Late James Gordon Bennett,

I
James Gordon Bennett was boln about the
lr 1900. ut New Mil Keith, Bauffshire, Scot
fd, and in his l4th or 10Th year entered Ro-
fn Catholic seminary in Aberdeen, with u view
preparing for holy orders. After an academic
p Of two or three years he abandoned the inten-
pn OF entering upon an Ecclesiastical career, and
April, 1919, emigrstsd to this country, and for
hort time made livelihood by teaching. In
autumn Of 1919. through the influence OF the
~ OF tho publishing house OF Wells .G Lilly
ston. hs obtained the position Of proot-reade,
that establishment.
In lS22 he arrived IN New York, and after a
pit connection with tho press OF that city, was
)aa&ed BY the proprietors OF the Charleston,
W Courier a. translator from Spanish.
lsnc.n papers. He returned to New York af.
an absence OF seveal months aud proposed the
sohSnmsnt OF commercial school, but falling
ashvered course OF lectures on political econ
~. IN 1870 Mr. Bennett made his tirst attempt
oeoome the proprietor OF public journa.
mihng IN the publication of q sunday papel
Yea 1he NsW York Courier. In 1926 h,
connected with Democratic newspape
usa Inc National Adp0catc, and soon after
NOS began to take an active part in politics,
w he left The Nat.ona! Adpocate and wa
~ Engaged as an associate editor OF the Enqui
ne became amembsr OF the Tammany Soci
ma ~ lS26 WAS devoted to the inte, ests o
A JACKSON. residing 1t Washington as
ponoent. He continued in 1929 to write il
soitorsl department of the Courier and En-
~ s9o within that year became an associate
~ i T.. IN 1852 difference OF politica. op,nlol
..a.. u" associate Caused his withdrawal, and ii
.''ool M Q, tnat year he issued the first number u
~, !. notk C'ooe He next purchased an in
Les1 IN the Pennsylpa,.ian, published in Phila
pals' anu continued its publication until 1873
ae u'h OF May, 1884. he issued the first mum
'Ts vs.a sas New York Herald. in the publicato o.
-. uu.en no was most successful, ana amassed
.e.,u4e' tie was nlcoatestabiy u man q
s''''''ss, penetration and judgment
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

\ party OF wits once stopped at tavern.-
When the feast was over one OF the members
called IN the hostess "Angelque,' he said, ~
am gong To give YOU "A lesson in astronomy.
Have you not heard of the great Platanic year,
when everything must return 10 its former con.
dItlon2 Know, then, that in sixteen thousand
years We shall be here again. on the same day
and at the same hour. Will you give us credit
I'LL them The hostess. however, had her reply
Il am perfectly willing she retorted, but it is
Just sixteen thousand years since you were here
before, and You left without paying; settle the
old score and will trust YOU on the new"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
A Territory without Taxes.

svolaao w. presents state of financial pros
~ territory unequaled in the history
=. uew T,, state, II not entirely without prece-
nS nv, lhere Is no Indebtedness of any kind
ukag over the territory. There is a sur
.nsu. rsM soo,ooo in the treasury The current
nSes my ot the government are less thar
W per annum The law provides that
10. ~ snail be levied for the current year,
s, sad that the tax Of 1873 shall not exceed
saa one half mills on the dollar. When
~ ,skolasare meets again In January, 1874.
%. parsent surpluswill scarcely be diminished. |.
"e'o a. Slo simple fl cts stated in plain man.
M. mere a Is . territory with no debt, no
~''' s"o hard cash In the treasury.
HcskDINos OF CoNoREss. the Senate
= .vnoay, -oa the bill to amend the bankrupt
rss ~ passed. The day session was consun,.
6eac aessrs Carpenter and Logan in
Snes cSNaes IN reply to those Of Sumner AMI
ss =. ss Srltlcistng the President and the re.
hitss. VI s1'ns ihveSosstlng COM
~ ~! HOUSE passed bills relieving tie polAi
nsns sGllltles .nl Of number Of peTsons, and e
''n" me bankrupt law.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

hoN C. X. BUCKALEw's SPEECH-The all
|ss Of Hon. c. R. Buckalew, the Demo
|tic candidate for Governor of Pennsvlvania
Hel rs his nomination, meets with appro-
lion alike from Democrats and Republicans
hat State. Mr.. FOrney's paper, the Press
|lsres that "it reads like the address of ii
kriot, and carries us back to the early days
he Republic, when intel ligence and inttg
were the standards of fitness for Office.
I sentiments are liberal and his promises
>,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
! the Daily 0aastts.

j the Daily Gazette.
Ma EpTroB :-Is it true that q new Civil
khts Bill has been offered in Congress to cover
orden Of the Grant Convention men in Phila.
)pha tomorrow The colored men are placed
separate commands, and have distinct Head.
y ara and placed IN the line for coiorel tro ,ps
)Ass inform me If this is In accordance with
kp lam colored man will not say of what
)or lsst you may refuse to publish my letter,
EQUAL RIGHTS
The new Bill has not vet been offered; but it is
ply that it will be reported on the return OF
bator Wilson, should he be defeated in the
|mination.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

h is now reported that President Grant wrot,
liter to his brother in law Casey, Collector a
~ Orleanson May 18th asking him to resign
|euggesling that it would lie only decent fo
b TO do so and that Mr.. Casey's resignato,
written on the l7lh ult. But in spite OF Il
), Mr.. Casey remains Collector ofthe port OF
Nv Orleans, and there is no reason to beiev.
tenure Of Office will be cut short by orders
IN Washington.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

Dr. L. Irish and Mr.. Edward o. Anderson
have been arrested in Brooklyn, charged with
poisoning the husband of the latter arsenic hav-
ing been found in his stomach.
Cespedes, the Cuban revolutionist, has recent.
ly hung several traitors in his force heads down.
ward.
The Couper Boat Club of Savannah, has gone
to Philadelphia TO take part in the national
amateur regatta.
Hon. John Sanfeld Macdonald the premier
of Ontario died at Cornwall, Canada, Saturday
afternoon.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
Tremendous Rain Storm in illinois
--AouSes Flooded,

'HicAGo, June "a tremendous rain storm
passed over portion of Central Illinois Satur
day and saturday night, doing great damage
|" u" crops, fences. &c. In the county of
Springfield cellars and easements We're flood
ed, and IN several instances water poured into
the llrst tloors OF houses, daiving the inmates
to other quarters. In brickyar,ls near the city
many thousand bricks were totally destroyed.
a portion OF the track OF the Springfield and
Illinois Southeastern Railroad was washed
away.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
|AILY GAZETTE.
4. s.dlcaI National Convention

hD HooICav UussVV~s SOVvoVssV"
4, in Ph,ladelphia tomorrow. Already large
Ih.rs Of delegates have arrived, and the hotels
all filed.
N. Louisiana delegation. colored. took posses
AZ psrlor K in tho Continental, but were pre-
I'd upon to give it up and it is said they were
.tsrrsd to y private house. The Radicals
talk 20 loudly in favor of equality usually
I 70 escape the company Of the negro when il
not pay to endure the odor. 1t is quite
.itsst that the Civil Rights Bill is not for tn,
tb. II is intended to degrade the Southern
te,, and is one of the vilest acts that ever one
ptryman put upon another. and its passage
,ld b cause Of war had the South not al
ay been conquered.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

HE mass meeting TO ratitv the Cincinnati
nominations was held in New York last even,no. .
cooper Institute, ihe place OF meeting was .w.l
hI'ed t'et-rai Cochrane presided. aud speeches
were naan by Se,itor Fipton, Col. A. X Mcclure
Creheiai fitzpatrick and Robert B Roosevelt -
Letters were read from Senator Fentou. Cas,lu.
Clay, Seaator Irumhuil Hon James Brooks.
General Imbodeu and others
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

rhe Baltimore Gazette reports five Demo
)lic papers in Maryland as rejecting the Gin
natl ticket in any and every contingency
that prefer Democratic ticket, but will
bmt to the action of the Baltimore Conven-
b twenty that leave the matter in the hands
|he convention, and four that indorse Greeley
: Brown.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

This is 4 good time TO plant cats. The cat
should b. prepared with boot jack, revolver
Or some other utensl and then planted under
plum tree. If yon nave not got a plum tree,
plant anywhere. Plant Al you can and plant
deel. This branch OF agriculture is too much
eglected.-RUrLANp HERALD.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
by Telegraph to the Daily Gazette
Commercial
PHILADELPHIA, Jane 4.

Cotton firm, 21a274.
Flour weak; 1upertine at SGa6l extras S7a7;
Wheat unsei.ed red - TO-
Corn duh; yellow, 67a6Sc; Mixed 66aG7.
Oats, 57a59
Provisions dull and unchanged
Whiskcy, o3c.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
to the lIaily Gazette.
WAShINCro

Proc EEDINGs OF CONGRESS.
WAsHISGToS. June 1.
SFNATt-Thc petition Of St Crispins against
the rel'eai OF the eight hour law wa. presented.
lhe Conference report on the tariff bill was
cons drred Mr.. Scott said that the ten per
cent. reduction was a mistake but he would vote
iorit
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
THIRD EDITION..
BY TELEGR A PHI.
BY Telegraph to the Daily Gazette.
WASHINGTON.

WARRINGTON, June 4.
The Senate agreed to the conference report
The majority report of the Investigating Com
mittee on the New York Custom House, was
presented. Mr.. Bayard from the minority
committee asked leave to report during the
recess. and have it printed
HousE.-Ihe House passed bill giving the
Southern States their quota of arms due from
1862 to 1869. The Tariff and Tax bill was
considered. The bill restores the tax Oh
matches and stamps on bank checks.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
&heritf's Sales.
Sherin's Sale.

PY. virtue Of an order Of the Superior Court of
county, to ms directed. v II tie exposed to Publ
sisi al the Washington Hotel: ker, BY Isaac Pyle.
New ,'astle county. Del. on SATURDAY, The I'm
LAY of June. A. D. 1872. at 10 O'clock a. m, the ol
lowing described Personal Pr p.rty. viz six
teen Shares of the Capital Stock Of the Wlming,ou
and Western Railroad c. mpsny
Seized and taken into execution as the property
JAMES ARMSTRONG Sheriff
sheriff's Office. New Castle May 3Oth. A. b. is7a
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

1t is rumored that Mr.. Bergh intends to educate
the public mind up to sympathy with the OPP
pressed turtle by endeavoring 10 bring to justice
the cruel race of farrers who drive IRON nails
into the hippers OF horses For. Mr. Is. is re.
ported to say with much reason. ii it would hur,
man to have his shoes nailed fast TO his feet
why shouldn't 1t hurt a horse to be treated
and II (as is thus eonclusivey proven the horse
suffers from such an unnatural proceeding, why
should turtles have their ne.yc.ess fins pororated
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

c"hPo''tor, now in the Off ,e of the New
ark On. j. } Adesrtjser, once asked Mr.. Gree
Icy influence to procure Government clerk
snip IN Washington. Can you saw wood?''
qurried the philosopher. YES, sir" faltrr-
ingly replied the applicant. Then stay away
from Washington" was the only further re-
mark vouchsafed. The compoSitor now tend
eis Tue same advice to Mr.. Greeley, mo mat.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

The name grass widow i, of French or
Igin 1t is derived from the French grace and
originally meant widow by courtesy
A pocket boot-j jack has been invented. You
put your foot into your pocket, give a spring
into the air, and OFT comes your boot.
a Jacksonville Ull. urchin tied the baby
carriage to the dip mares TAIL and his little
brother got lively ride and broken head
In the State library at Albany, New York,
are the very papers that We're found in the
boot OF Major Andre, and which led TO his
conviction as a spy.
In Florida court the order had to wake III,
two OF the Jurylnen TO listen to the iudge' ,
charge. They must have had a very dream,
idea OF the evidence.
The Catsktii Mountain House stands Z 90,
feet above the Hudson, and from the from,
balcony view extending over about lU, 90,
square miles can be had on Il clear day.
Il don't care much about the bugs" said
Warnley to the head of a gentee boarding
house. 'but the fact is, madam, l haven't tht
blood to spare; you see that yourself "
The English language consists of twenty,
five thousand radical words, of which shak
>peare uses fifteen thousand; and il Is the yer
nacular seventy millions of human beings
\ bare. footed, bare-headed little boy aston
| ished worshiping congregation, few sun
days ago, by rushing into the church and ex
clainllng. where's my papa The pig,
are outt'
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
SPAIN.

MADRID, June 4.
The Cortes passed rssolution making valid
the amnesty granted by Serrano to rebels in
Basque provinces.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

tTHE EVENING News" IL the title of neat
ls penny paper that made its appearance III
ester on Saturday.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
Dl e D..

ARMsTRQNG-At kiamens Del. sunday June
I'd. s' Mrs Elizabeth Deal Armstrong. aged a
years. U months and > days
The relatives and friends respectfully invited
70 attend the funeral from the residence of her
brother in.l'w, Thomas Pulling. at kismensi. on
aeuhtsuay. ath inst II meet at the hou Mt l.
o'clock. Funeral To proceed /, st. james Church
Stanton,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

"ay y love IKE Scotch plaid? BscauseJ
stuk, and oftsn crossed.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

WEALTH OF THE USITEu STATEs.-lt l.
satisfactory to find out that something still
remains to this country besides death and
taxes. me returns OF the centn, of ls1U
make the total value of real and persun,l
estate in the United States, exclusive of the
possessions OF the General Cove rnmeut
amount to $50 06s, ,jls, 5o,, If this estimate
he accepted a. correct it shows that notwith-
standing the war there has been remark
aoIr increase IN the wealth OF the nation
since ST ,. when the entire valuation was
placed al slG lt'9 Gl6,Oi Blu. from th,. ~,
marks OF b"nt,al Walker, the Superintpn-
drht "i the Census, which are prexrd to the
statistics of wealth and public Indebtedness.
= become, evident that this estimated yalua
'i"l must ne lar from accurate. although no
PANS pave probably been spared 10 render
me returns a complete and precise as
pn, ,ible.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

!, A Lone FAST We clip the following from
the Ledger of yesterday. 1t sounds very dout.
lu', but from the reputation Of the Lodger for
true
!, On saturday workmon engaged in removing
the ruins OF Jayne's Building in Dock street
made curious discovery They unearthed a
cat and dog, both alive hut greatly emaclat
ed from their fourteen DAYS fast The ami
mails belonged to the engineer and were in
the building at the time OF tie fic rh,y
were found n "A space sufficiently lar., "a
mold them but not to permit any movement
Aftcr their release they persisted in remain
~ IN each Others company, resisting all in
ducementS towards separation.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
SECOND EDITION.
b Y T e L EG r APH.

by Telegraph to The Daily Gazette
WEATHER REPORT.
WASHINGTON, June 1.
Threatening weather with rain till noon.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

situated On Nandever avenue. Jessup. Carter Lam
m9t and IWenty-second streets. in the city Of WI
minsttG. ~ " '"
These Il los are beautifully situated high and
healthy.with commanding view. overlooking the
desirable for cottage residences AS the ground !,
nigh with good dry, cellars and in respectable
improving p.rt Of the city. and fast enhancing ia
wlli hnd that they are located upon the main av.
enues to the River Delaware -
Also. at the, same time. a large stone Barn and
small Stone and Brick House '.
CONDITIONS OF SALE. E.-rwepty (sn ner zen,
cash when the property is struck of balance in six
20 months with interest from date of sale bankab4
| for cash. WILLIAM TUaTSuE y"
,y yoGLE / MILLER. Auctioneers. 605 Market street.
| Wilmington. Del. innei -
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

b. Telegraph to the Daily Gazette
ENGLAND.
LONDON. June 4.
II is raining to day throughout England
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04
CAR PETS,

embracing Ingram Two and Three ply. Tapestry
Brussels. Body Brussels, Velvet and others
Sale to- continue from day to day until the entire
stock is disposed Of. the whole to be sold without
reserve in lots to suit all, for CASH
Sales TO commence 10 .. N, 2 and p. m.
wy2. 2.lmd.Wlt
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-06-04

DR.. TUFTS Dye requires but few minutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-09-19
TO WHOM ASSESSED.
(and remarks.)

Beginning at the southeast corne,
of said lot fifteen on Third street
Capitol Hill, thence running nortl
along Third street twenty-seyer
feet, thence with q parallel line o,
the south line Of said lot fifteer
westerly eighty-five feet to the lint
Of said lot, thence south parable
with Third streat east twenty-sever
feet to south line of said lot fifteen
thence east along said line eighty.
five feet to Third street and the
place Of beginning.
Secoud. third and fourth installments
of tax for curblng and paving foot
way, on interest from December
-, looo..ss... 200 OF
DUO. ......
Maroney, Patrick and Catharine. 1.
Peter
Fifth installment of water tax, on
interest from July I, 1853. .$3 Is
Having a front of eighteen feet nine
inches by the depth of the lot and
next adjoining the north thirty
seven feet six inches front Of said
lot.
DltIO. .ssss. ..ss
Fifth installment of water tax, on
interest from July I, 1868. .S6.1S
Martin, Peter ...................
Pat, Jr.
Third installment of tax for curbing
and paving foOtwav, on interest
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-09
ADDISON HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 81.
My REASONS


knowing of the many prejudicei existing in the
public mind as we'll as in the mind Of the "regu-
lar Physician" against specialists or travelling
physicians, | feel that few explanatory words
in regard to my position, and the circumstances
which Induce me 10 Gravel" are duo to the pub
lie n vol as to myself Before making engage
meni, TO visit ddorents points, in Vermont and
vicinity, was almost daily in receipt of letters
from parties in the country who, though anxious
to consult me-, avowel their utter iniblity TO come
to Burlington for Tint purpose; nua being anxious
to meet the wishes Of those applicants, hut con-
WINGED of the useles'ne's and danger of prescribe
ing without previous personal examination,
finally determined on making regular visits to "a
many towns in Vermont and vicinity as my time
would admit of, and thus afford such persons an
opportunity Of consulting Inc.
From the commencement of my professional ca.
rcer, my time and attention has beea exclusively
devoted to the study and investigation ofdiseases
Of the NASAL CAVITY, THROAT, LUNGS and
CHEST, to affections of the EYE and EAR, and
arrangements of the NERVOUS SYSTEM. My
speciality embraces the eradication of CONSUMP-
TON, CATTARH, THROAT DISEASES, AF-
FECTlONS cf the VOCAL ORGANS, ASTHMA,
and all LARYNGIAL, BRONCHIAL and Pull.
MONARY COMPLAINTS, the removal of DEAF.
NESS, DISCHARGES from the EAR, NOISES in
the HEAD, the restoration of DEFECTIVE
SIGHT, by medical and surgical means, and the
treatment fall diseases leading to GENERAL
DEBILITY, or to the establishment Of consump
ton
/ Ia every case coming for examination, can
did opinion will be given rs to the probability o
which does not offer reasonable chance Of sue
cess.
/ Ia opening permanent office in the TNf'
BuiLpIN. Burlnst ~ for the cure Of all chroni
diseases, whore will he found in personal attend
ance most of the time. am determined to d.
everything in my power in order to strengthen
the good opinion, which from my reputation, ma.
he already entertained Of me, and 10 exert my
self 10 the utmost in behalf Of those who ma
ccnnie their caser to nay professional care.
In conclusion, permit me To assure the publ
that in'alids coming under my care, may eKper
TO receive every beneh' guaranteed by science
kill. and comprehensive experience.
w. SMYTH.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-09

D. y
Being an increase Of $4,000 machines in ore
wear. and all of them Faauiy Seuiag Mdcimt. q,
as we make no heavy Manufacturing Machine,
which form so large an item in the sales Of Other
Companies. Twice as many Family Sewing Nj
chincl sold by Wheeler a Wilson than by any
other Company. This Machine will do all kinds
of Family Sewing from the finest to the coarse-t
fabrics, using silk twist, cotton or linen thread,
and making the Istriockcd Elastic Sttch--alikc
on both sides of the fabric sewed--and recognized
everywhere as the most durable and handsome
stitch BY use of its attachments, other stitches
can he made Embroidery, Double Loop and Sin
gle Loop Stitches: very easy to rip, and there
fore but little desired.
We claim and can show, that the Wheeler y
wilson is the s,iilsst, simplest, most durable ant
liqhtsa running lock stitch Machine in use, and
will give One thousand Dollars for any standard
Shuttle Machine that will excel it in either Of thu
above mentioned points.
| Having no shuttle or undertension to adjust the
simplicity Of the Wheeler 4 Wilson cannot be-
questioned. We shall be happy to show ths
Wheeler d Wilson TO any one who will call at our
newly furnished Room, at II. L. Sheaon's Block
Middlebury.
We do not crowd the Wheeler 4 Wilson int
your house, but will be happy to let you try one
before purchase.
Don't buy a Machine before calling to see The
latest improved Wheeler 4 Wilson Machine
Sold on the monthly instalment plan if desired.
Send for Samples of work and Circulars TO 80
LON NJ. ALLIS, Agent, 40 Church Street. Bur
lington, Vt, or l0;3u
L. p. L0UCH, Agent for Addison County,
Office in H. L. sheldon's Block, Middlebury, Vi
All kinds of stitching done at the Wheeler &
Wilson Sewing Machine office. Shirts made e
order.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-09
State News.

AT South Royalton, VT. June 81, Mr.
II f. Howard lost 80 sheep, while be
had them up to shear, from excessive
heat.
Edward l.. Paine, of Pittsford, sold
load of hay on the 18th day of April
which weighed, net, 4l25 lbs. at S25 per
ton-S5l SO for the load.
Julius Wilson, OF Bethel, heat one
of his oxen last Friday. and throwing
cold water upon the OK it died in a very
short time.
Prof L. +. Wright has resigned his
position as principal of the Royalton
Academy, and has accepted the princi-
palship of the Preparatory Department
of Thayer College, Kidder, No.
The Fourth" at Rutland was eee.
brated by grand mass picnic, with an
Grafton from Col. Charles II. Joyce, and
races, and drunken irolics Tho Herald
says drunkness and disorderly conduct
prevailed during the day. Fines were
imposed on twelve persons for being
drunk, and nine persons for selling liquor.
The aggregate amount Of these fines is
something over s542.
"A block of marble, in Sherman
Adams and Williams quarry. at Wet
\ Rutland. on Friday week. fell a distance
of hundred feet, by the breaking Of tb,
chain by which il was attached to the