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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14
Novel and Curious.

A novel and curious question Of life insurance
b likely to arise in Delaware. Professor West,
q Dover, had his life insured for $25, 600 for
the benefit Of his family. He has confessed to
the killing Of negro named Cooch Turner and
TO the horrible manner in which he disposed of
the rsmains. His apparent object in the murder
wss that the muiililated body OF the negro might
oowpanies bs defrauded out of the $25, ,OOO-
The question arises, ii West is hanged for this
nnrlss, will the companies be compelled to pay
- amount Of the insurance to bis family? If
The insurance holds good, it will be to the inter-
- of The companies to ses that ne murderer
sslb oHwith some lighter penalty, such as i'm.
peispamsnt for life The case u strange and
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14

INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE
REPUBLIC LIFE INS. CO.
CAPITAL STOCK, $5,OOO.OO. i.
OFFlcE-DELAWARE BRANCH
No. SIS Market Street, Wilmington.
soFFlCERS;'
GEO. G. LOBDELL. President.
Hon. THOS +. BAYAKD, Vice President.
L. EMMETT ROBINSON. Treasurer.
r. G. FRAIM, Secretary and Manager,
DIRECTORS:
Hon. Thos. r. Bayard. U. .. Senator.
Col II. S. McConb. Leather.
Clark +. Griggs Pres't l.. b. &W.R.R.
Mark M. Cleaver, Banker.
NJ. M. Child. he II Esta'e.
heander +. Riddle. riddle. Son l. Co.
Henry G. Robinson. Banker
Geo. 9. Lobdell, Car Wheel Manuf.
Rev. J; D; Curtis, Pre-. Elder N. n. Church.
hisn 1'nsn Ys:Ss5 hs:Iss sss1ssf Stat. Senator,
John M. Curtis. Physician
X. Emmett Robinson, Banker.
This Company issues its policies on stock rates,
which are twenty five per cent below mutual rates.
and its So 00a capital stock is pledged for the
payment of Its policies, which is security in addi-
ti0n to its premium receipts that be secured
in Hny mutual cons pans.
No dividend deus:ons-so much insurance for
SO mnch mopey-the ditferencein in rates being equal
TO twenty I've per cent. dividend in advance in
mutual company.
The ipsuring public are respectfully invited to
call on the undersigned at the Company's Office for
information concerning plans of insurance. tables
of rates, dc. X. c. FRAIM,
oct9. d5tawEw2m Secretary and Manager.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14

The Radicals have so mixed up things in Lou
isiana that the judges Of the Supreme Court have
a difficulty in deciding who is the Governor of
the State The only men who are competent to
govern the Southern States properly, the Federal
Government has assisted to prevent doing So If
the South is not ruined by the Radicals and their
negro allies it will not be for the want of bad
government.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14
U. P. JOHNSON, EDrron AND PaoPa1Eroa.

TEE DAILY GAZETTE is published every afternoon.
except Sunday at 4l6 Market street, and served by
carriers TO subscribers in all parts Of Wilmington
and the surrounding towns and villages. for SIX
cents . week, payable weekly. Yearly subscribers
SS. in advance.
The DELAWARE GAZETTE. established l7S4.
ia the largest and most aourishing weekly in the
State and hes larger circulation than any odner
ing at q year. in advance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14

Mr.. Coltax has not yet, it seems, fully deter
mined to resign the Vicc-Presidcncy and accept
the editorial chair of the tribune AT 100000 a
year. Whether the offer Of that sum was ever
made him is even doubtful. No doubt a number
of the stockholders desire to have the Tribune
again assume the lead in the Radical party; and
the Colfax arrangement is for this purpose.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14

The Tribune caiis Patterson, the jugged Sena
tor elect from South Carolina ga thrifty, unscru
pulous Pennsylvanian."
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-14
Edwin Forres,-rhe Dead rrasedIan

1t is not little curions TO note the wide csi-
mate placed upon the great American Tragedian
By those who would be his biographcrs, now that
hs Is dead II the great gifts and genius of this
man, who attracted more attention and consider
alton as an actor than any other American, called
about him while living host of friends, his enc
mica seem scarcely less numerous; and they both
follow him to the grave; and cncofin with his re.
mains their detraction and their praise. We copy
TWO paragraphs, both emanating, VIC presume
from stage critics; While neither may he wholly
true, our readers may hc astonished that SO wide
q difference should exist. The n Y. Tribune, of
yesterday, the day after Mr. Forests death,
deemed it worth while TO occupy three columns
OF small type in mn obituary which closes as fol-
lows:
"That which marred his acting TO the iudiciA
was that which marred his character as a man.
He was utterly selfish. He did not love dramatic
art for Its own sake but because it was tributar,
TO himself The true motive springs OF his con
duct were personal pride, seltasseriion, and ava.
rice of power, praise and money. Aided by great
physical strength, manly beauty. and natural tai.
ent, they impclled hn-oyer many obstacles and
much hardship-to prosperity and prccarious en-
inence. But they did not conduct him to real
greatness His nature fulfilled itself, and for that
very reason his life was failure. Ii was this
Whlcn mace MIN, III Our eyes, a pathetic object
He was never able, as matter of simple DESTINY
70 reach the goal which, nevertheless he vaguely
saw. To q man Of imaginative temperament,
picturesque attributes, and heart susceptible of
suffering, this was a sad fate. II resulted not by
reason Of what he did, but by reason of what he
was-a vast animal, bcwildered by n little grain
genius"
On the same day, Philadelphia critic, prints a
sketch in the Telegraph, of the great but unfouu-
nate actor, from which We copy:
1.-THE artistic instincts were intensely strong In
him, and as it must be to every true artist, the
Idea of giving up his profession was intolcrablc
to him. 1t was in the field of
the Shakesperean drama, however, that Mr. For
rest found his best inspiration, and a number of
6hakespeare's greatest characters he made living
and breathing realities, completely overshad-
owing oil contemporary attempts to personate
them, that 1t will be impossible for the present
generation Of play-goers to associate them other
than with him. What liking Lear" can there
possibly be other than Forests. Who, now
that the great actor Is dead, can embody "Coriol-
anusy" Who will make Richard III human
being, and not a melodramatic monster? Who
will render the passionate scenes in "Othello" in
the superb style that he used to do? or who will
read the address to the Senate with his exquisite
m0dulation and perfect emphasis! Alas Mr..
Forests great performances are now but memo
ries.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
Separate.

 For the last time, dear, the last, let me hold your hand; Separate forever from tonight we stand. g- The flowers grew so thiekiy OCT the gulf below, We never thought we neared it till tonight, you know. ... .-.5-B ST. HD.- Jasmine, roses, heliotropo, blossoms rich and Filled the eye with lovelness, filled the fra grant air. Dazzled with their glory, drunken with their scent, Hand-in-hand, together to the brink we vent Heedless where the pathway led, careless of the goal; Sweetness, calm, and beauty tapping heart and soul.
 Never from the sunny South, from the languid Vest Came the bitter blast that brought reasons searching test. Black and keen the east wind through the blos- Forced the clinging tendrils back from where they grew. Crushed the gorgeous mass of bloom, broke the fairy wreath, Showed in naked ugliness all that lurked be- meath. ..- Dear, good-by for ever, each too weak to stand By such graceful danger, lingering hand-in- hand
 The south winds subtle sweetness would steal the senso again, The west winds luscious languor lull the lazy brain. ..... Though the blast blow bitterly, though we shrink and shiver, Better so than lying lost in that sullen river Let the lovely poison-leaves wreathe and cling once more; We have-see beneath the yeil-ah, happy blindness oerl g- 3-.4 .- The parted paths lie straight and grey, the howery dream is broken; Separate for evor dear our last words are e spoken, ..-- -s.. ..-.r-. -... ss
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
A Brave Little Fellow.

While dozen or more boys at Holland Patent, Oneida County, were engaged playing hide and seek, Johnny Them as, aged eight years, while running over a vacant lot seeking hiding place, and whiie accidentally passing over an open well covered with a snow drift, broke through and fell to the bottom. The we'll is about fifteen feet deep, and has Q depth of water of five to six feet. His own version, which he freely gives, is most strange. He says when he fell through, he thought he was sinking into an old cellar of which he knew but upon being submerged in water, imagined that he was in creek or pond, and was great ly confused as he felt the water close over his head, but realized that he was rapid ly rising, until his head was above the water. He then reached cut his hands and could, with ease, sustain himself in this position and breathe-his hands clinging to the wall, all but his head still submerged. Here he began his recon noisance of the surroundings and chances of escape, and came to the conclusion, though in total darkness, that he was in we'll, and at once began the perilous as- cent. The we'll is of usual size, and has too large a circumference for the little ones spread of limb to enable him to adopt the usual method of bracing from opposite sides of the circle, and he was obliged to use portion only of the circle, for the purpose of making the slow and dangerous ascent. He says he "climbed as if he was going up 8 ladder" and after he had made considerable progress that he reached point where he could find no place in the wall for his feet and hands, and nearly despaired in view of again falling into the dreaded depths, Here, as he expressed it in his own and more fitting speech, the love of life, home and kindred came to his rescue, which, to- gether with little rest, enabled him to make more vigorous exertions, finally bringing him to the surface in safety and entirely uninjured. During all this time he had not been missed by his mates, and the first intimation of his perilous adven- ture was narrated by himself at home, whither he had at once repaired Ia dis tance of some eighty rods) minus his cap, which was fished out of the well the next morning. His escape is regarded by all as most marvellous, when in addition to the conditions that have been stated, it is seen that he was obliged to emerge through the small aperture in the snow drift through which he had fallen, quite distance above the surface of the we'll Utica Obseruer.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

JAY COOKE Co.,, are now selling, and recommend as
 profitable and safe investment for all classes tn First Mortgage 7-:8O Gold Bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Three-Tenths per cent. gold interest more than currency and secured by first and only mortgage the entire Road and equipments, and than e3 ,O0O Acres
 Land to mile of track, or 800 Acres of land to each $1, 900 Bond. The highest current price will be paid for U. S. Fve-Twenties and all other marketable Securities received in exchange Pamphlets ps, aud full information, well the bonds themselves be furnished application by JAY COOKE < Co.,, Phila- delpha, New York and Washington, and by most Banks and Bankers throughout the country.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
Guard Your Hea,th and Life.

How inconsistent is human nature, Men cayzw revolt vers to protect themselves against rufdans wepol- shcd otes where the p-eeaucu is unnecessary often neglect forty their systems against disease in tho most unhealthy Thousands of dyspeptics and other invalids languishing in sick rooms, or feeby and listlessy moving through streets who prudence Far inimical than the roughs androw- dies against whose possible attacks the timd them seves the morbid clements that pervade the atmos phere at this time of the year. and yet although it is undened and undenable fact that Hostetters Stomach Bitters afford perfect protection against these of disease than any weapon of offence afford against awless violence the reckless an nconsiderate continue to brave the danger with positive safeguard within their reach
 Every day. however, the number of these martyrs to their want of forecast dimnshes. Each succeeding demonstrates clearly the inestimable value of the Bters both antdote for the of dis ease and specific for it's consequences The miasma which generates periodic disorders umatsm liver complaint rreguarity of the bowels and other physical disturbances produces effect whatever upon systems toned strengthened and regulated by this powerful etable medicine, and dyspepsia debility spation intermittent and remittent fevers bousness
 d in fact nearly all the malades which the Btters if of the great remedy.
 the barrel keg gallon, is represented by rJol do,lo
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

A NEW ROAD TO HEALTH has been de- veloped by DR J. WALKER, of California. It cuts right through all the old fallacies of the faculty. His famous CALIFORNIA VINEGAR B1TTFRs, are working wonders. The formula of this inestimable Vege- table Medicine excludes alcohol, min- eral poisons and dangerous narcotics. It is tonic of the purest characters with cathartic anti bilious, and general regu lating properties. Composed of vegeta- ble products gathered on Sierra Nevada. and other parts of California, it is medi- cine sui geaseris, without a rival, as a remedy for dyspepsia, and all bilious and. nervous disorders.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
Bronchitis.

,s This is an irritation or inflammation of the bronchial tubes which carry the air we breath into the lungs. It arises from cold settled in the throat, from Catarrh extending to these parts, from scrofulous affections, and from severe use of the voice. The irritation from this latter cause commences in the la,- ync and glotis, which are the organs of the voice, and, extending downwards, produces hoarseness, coughing, ,.and spit ting mucous matter, sometimes mixed with blood. It IS chifiy dangerous from and terminate in consumption. It is the cure of severe and obstinate cases of this desease that Dr. Pierce's Golden Medi- cal Discovery has achieved unparalleled success, and won the loudest praise from all who have used it. It is sold by ali respectable Druggists. 584
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
A Big Idea.

I have plan which, if adopted by the stock growers of this territory, will do entirely away with the present laborious and demoralizing method of herding stock, and also utilize piece of real es- tate that has laid in the market for years without bidder, on account of it's be- ing "put up" so high at the start. My idea is this: Let all stock men in the territory unite in raising fund for the erection of a suitable building on the top of Pike's peak, having it connecte,f with the surrounding country by telegraph wire; then supply it with provisions, etc., sufficient to last one person at least six months. In the early part of the winter, man keenly alive to the charms of solitude, rejected lover might do, and provided with telescope, should be sent up there, with orders to kick away the ladder as soon as he reached the top. He should be known as the "general cattle gazer and herder-in-chief" of Col. orado.
 Now, for the results: A heavy storm comes on, and the herds are badly scat tered. Brown telegraphs up: "My cat tie are gone; look for brand B. ," Her der-in chief replies: ''can see fifty head of stock, brand B. down on the Arkansas, forty miles below Puebla. :" Higgins sends up: My old merino buck has got away; swing your glass to- ward Cheyenne for him." Cattle gazef replies: "Can't see him; think he must have been gobbled up at Denver" So it would go. Whenever stock was lost the owner could ascertain at once in what direction to look for it, thereby saving great deal of trouble, expense and vexation of spirit
 Asword in regard to the salary of the herder-in-chief., His recompense should be ample. "No one to love; none to caress, ''is, to draw it mild, rather-some, what-in fact, we'll" You know how 'tis yourself. "- Western Paper.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

WHAT SHE COULD Do.-The editor of the Portland Transcript, having asked a lady correspondent, who applied for a sit nation, "What could she do ?" received the following comprehensive reply esI can keep house or @ secret; drive 8 horse or bargain; tend post office, a store, or baby; make loaf of bread or shirt sew on buttons, &c.,, or so forth {; mend stockings, milk a COW, wash, iron, bake, or brew-is that enought for woman to do? Then I'll decipher the copy that puzzles you, re- write the manuscript plain and true, or even If fortune but play me fair, and my sphere points the way of my duty there, take the editors scissors, his office, and chair. Satisfactory guarantee any day that can do and have all that I say land more to).n -E s-@-5-
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
MOTHERS who have dauohters that

MOTHERS who have daughters that have weak lungs should arrest the dis ease when it is in the inGpient stages. It is indicated by hacking cough, pains in the chest, difficulty of breathing, or oppression of the lungs. If this be per mitted to run on, tubercles will form, and Consumption will be the result. A most valuable remedy will be found in Aliens Lung Balsam to cure and check this in it's first stage, as an Expectorant it has no equal. For sale by all Medicine Dealers.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

ADVERTISING AaENoY.-It is a fact that all these persons doing business which requires extensive advertising, and who from the mode of conducting it are able to arrive at close approx imation of the results produced by each separate investment in this way, are uni versal in the opinion that good contracts can be secured through well established Advertising Agency like that of GEORGE P. HOWELL & Co.,, New York, It stands to reason that an agency, controlling patron age to the extent of from fifty to one hundred thousand dollars per month, should be able to secure favors which would not be accorded to any mere indi- vidual, even if we omit entirely the ben efits which they must derive from their extensive experience. ."-Erehonge.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

A HAPPY COMMUNITY. the towns of Washington and Palermo, in Maine, is tract of land, 200 by 454 rods, known as Hibbard's Gore, containing some fifteen farm-houses, whose inhabitants belonging to no town or plantation, pny no taxes and cannot vote, and during the war were not annoyed by the draft. The origin of this happy land was Chat when the town line of Washington was run out several poor families lived there, and the town authorities left it out, fear ing that they might add to their paupers, Palermo has never claimed it, and it has since become quite setNement,ga land re- mains in perfect independence.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

Melancholy Break-Down.-There are lively break that make audience laugh and there sad and sorrowful break-downs that make the kind-hearted grieve To the latter class belongs the enervation of body and mind which is usually called general debility nervous weakness ' and which, when neglected, too often terminates in atrophy and death. wholesome inedicated stinu-
 ant is the thing needed in of this descrip
 on and science and experience unite in pointing to PLANTATION BrTTERs as the true specific. The fact that it combines the properties of nvigorant with those of regulator and alternative, in exactly the proportions necessary to produce radical change in the tone of the system and the action of the digestive and secretive organs, is an unanswerable argument in its favor general restorative.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pim pies, ringworm, salt-rheum, and other cutaneous affections, cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the JU- WIPER TAR SOAP, made by CAswEhL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York. 1t is more convenient and easily applied than other remedies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy compounds now in use.-Com,
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

There are more than one thousand diff ferent kinds of pills in the United States. Some of them are worthless and iniuri- ous, others are good and beneficial. Old Dr. Parsons invented the best anti bilious pill we ever saw or heard of. They are sold under the name of PARsoN's PUR- CAPTIVE PnLs.-Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

We understand that the whooping- cough is quite prevalent in the towns around us; but that no cases have proved fatal. Some families use nothing but JoHNsoN's ANoDYNE LNIMENT. Oul Doctor, however, says little ipicac, to produce vomiting would be an advan- tage.-Com
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

A UNIVERSAL REMEDY.-" BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" for Coughs, Colds, and Bronchial Affections, stand first in public favor and confidence; this result has been acquired by test of many years.-Coat.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
Massacre of Jews in Russia.

Advices have reached us of another serious outbreak against the Jews in Russia. The populace of Ismalia, town of 2,500 inhabitants, near the Turk ish border, by an apparently precon- certed movement, attacked the Jewish quarter of the town and began an indis- criminate slaughter of the Israelites. The Jews, who were totally unprepared for the attack, fled in the widest confu- sion. Large numbers of the refugees succeeded in escaping across the border into Turkey, where they were kindly re- ceived by the Turkish authorities, who took prompt measures for the relief of the sufferers. The extent of the massacre is not known, but large numbers of the Jews were killed and wounded.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
Verify It Hath No Equal, ! CONSERVATIVES READ!

Would you cure that distressing Coush and bring back that healthy vigor till lately planted in oheek If would, do not delay for you it will be too late.
 Aliens Lung Balsam is your hope it has been tried by thousands such you who have been cured, many in their gratitude have lent their to that sui fering humanity read their evidence and believe. Don't experiment with new and untried mixtures you cannot afford it. but try at this invaluable article it can be found in Drug Store and at most general stores It warranted to break up the most trouble It warranted to give entire satisfaction all cases of Lung and Throat difficulties.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

The Messaula lMontana) Pioneer, for December 9, was printed on half sheet of wrapping paper. The edition con- sumed all that was left in town, and the editor announced that the next issue would be printed on gunny bags unless 1t stopped showing.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

JUSTICE in Wyoming has been inter- rupted in manner hitherto unknown in the annals of courts. A female justice of the peace was recently compelled to retire for few weeks from the bench for reasons not wholly unconnected with the next census of the Territory.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

THE recent sale of the Marquis of Waterford's s estates in Ireland is described by the Dublin Post as one of the most remarkable ever witnessed in any part of that country. The land was divided into one hundred and twenty-one lots, and brought upward of $1, ,5G0,0O0. What renders this sale remarkable was the fact that most of the land was bought by ten ants, some of whom paid at the rate of fifty, others forty, and none at less than thirty years purchase.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

The Colwells, Shaw & Willard Manu- featuring Company, of New York, sold during the year 1871, 206 tons of tin lined lead pipe.-Cone.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16
vEGETTNE E,

The great of it's wonderful t strikes ct the root of disease by purifying the blood restoring the liver and kidneys healthy action, and nvgoratng the nervous system.
Connecticut western news., 1872-02-16

Columbus discovered America, but 1t has been found that the only economical Shoes for children the eel ebrated SILVER TIPPED-never wear out at the toe and worth two pairs without Tips.