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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
Terrific Explosion.
MY. Times January 8

1
At O'Clock last night tho inhabitants O.
Greenpoint and Hunters Point were star'ieu |
by flash that for moment h!led Inc al
with yiyed light, and low rumDlinE sou iI
like that of an earthquake, that followed I'M,
mediately alterward, shaking windows ana
objects indoors in manner very mysterious
TO those who did not know the cause I'M
mediately huge volume Of black smoke
was seen rising over the oil works Of Bliss
willie, and moment after great pillows Oh
flames were leaping high into the air, while
the dense black cloud stretched itseli lar
away to the west -.
The noise of the explosion caused great
numbers TO repair tothe scene, iull OF appre'
The scene Of the disaster was John -
Cozzens' old oil.works, now run by MI
Burke, under the supervision oil Patrick NC
Gum An immense still, covered IN ny
large brick structure, had exploded, plow
ing 10 atoms, and scattering the famed nuiI
over tie brick stable and office adjoining
All these buildings were in very short n l,i
involved in a general contagration' IN
spectacle was magnificent one lis appail
ing character beng much miligateu, ny IN
fact that NO person was seriously injured .
it. Only one person was working near IN
building when the explosion took place, an
fortunately escaped with only slight bruls
or so, being thrown down by the concusi
ion. Owing to the remoteness Of the plac
from fire limits, the engines were not on IN
ground until everything that was with
reach of the flames was beyond redemption
nor could the department avail much alt'
its arrival except to prevent the fire irol
spreading to the surrounding works.
Thousands upon thousands OF gallons
oil were consumed. the flames throwing
glare that lit up the surrounding country II
a great distance. The amount OF damai
could not bc ascertaincd at once, but it W
thought that it would not iall short
$4,000.
Another reporter says Carr " Burke
oi-works at Blissvilc, Long Island, we
totally consumed last night The fire "
caused by the explosion of two oil sll
winch created great alarm in the 'easte
district OF BROOKLYN. and attracted v
numbers OF the scene of the conilagratit
The engineer was in the building at
time OF the explosion, but provdenially
capped with his life The suburban fire
pariment was utterly powerlers 10 contI
with tie flames, and the entire prope
proved a total wreck. The lo2sis esilma
ut over 500 900, on which there Is no ins
QncC,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
A New Candidate for the French Throne

There is still another pretenler to that
French throne which no wise man would ac-
cept, even if it were offered to him by the ma
ton unanimously. Carl Gustaye Ludwig,
iourneyman tailor of Stuttgart says that he
is the legitimate son Of the Duke Of Rcichstodt
and "a Hungarian Countess TO whom the
Duke was privately married There is said
to he living a witness of these nuptials, in the
person OF Hungarian officer. There Is a
story that Prince Mettemich apprenticel lhi.
imperial child to tailor in stuttgart. liz
has been before court at Ischl, charged will
writing his princely rank in lis passport an.
claiming the name of Prince Joseph Eugen'
Napoleon Bonaparte for which lie was eSpelle'
| from the country. Long ago there was som
story of private marriage OF the young Ma
poleon, but though this may account for IT,
claim this young tailor sets up it is far iron
establishing it. His likeness to the Bonapalt
family is said to be striking, and in this p
has the advantage Of Napoleon Ill, who look
more like a Dutchman than an Italian 4
Greek.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09

A very singular man, Oliver Elmore by
name, and called the dHermit of Winhall
River" died from the effects Of exposure last
week, at the foot Of Straton Mountain, Vt.
He was nearly 80 years old, and for several
decades has remained in total seclusion, His
history as told by the Manchester Journal, is
as follows. When young man he lived IN
| Connecticut, where he formed strong attach
ment for young lady, which was recipro-
ated and the day set for the marriage. Be
fore the event took place the lady was taken
sick and died. Grief for her loss, without
destroying his reason, took away all desire
for enjoyment OF to associate with his fellow
men. Soon after lie went TO Vermont and has
spent the long years of his mourning IN the
wilderness with no companion but his dogs
and hens. lie lived, for the last thirty years
in "hole dug in the side of hill, " neal
Winlall river, the mouth of which was GOV
cred with slabs. In this hole he lived in com
mon with his animals, literally sharing will
then his "bed and board" He subsisteC
principally on what lie could raise, and seldom
went abroad lie was worth nearly S3,Uo'
at the time of his death, which he willed to
sister living in Connecticut, where he la
i many influential and wealthy relatives, anon
whom is q member Of Congress, and others d
n high positions These relatives have ofte
= tried to induce linn 10 abandon his slnsula
habits, but without avail. Threescore year
d could not eiIlce the memory of the loved an
n lost
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
9slamars Shuts guurmaL
TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY o, 1872.
uOV SOFTLY or THE BRUISED
HEART.

How softly on the bruised hea'
A word Of kindness falls,
And to the dry and parched soul
Tie moist'ning tear drop coils,
Oh, ifthey knew who Walked the earth
mid sorrow, grief, and pain,
Tho power a word Of kind ness hath
'rwere paradise again.
The weakest and the poorest may
The simple pittance g'vei
Aud bid delight 10 withered hearts
Return again and live;
oh, what IS life If leve be lost
Ii mans upkind TO man
Or what the heaven that waits beyond
lnis brief and mortal span
As stars upon the tranquil sea
In minute glory shines
So words Of kindness in the heart
Reflect the source devine;
Oh, then be XII d, whoe'er thou aft
THAT breathes the mortal breath,
And It shall brighten all thy life,
And sweeten even death.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
LATELY MUCH INPRovED-AND THE NEW
Universal Clothes Wringer

,.., IN, pa,,,,,. p,r,vr p.upLE Coa-wnEELs
~, ~ n 80, Son .ro now Internationally far su.
Wv a.. ,r.sh,ng clothes ever in.
peliOi " any .,s, ,see ye,r by saving
80 -. 30 a-I -, "il'
''s'' ''N ''' -,-.,
Tn Editor Of this paper who purchased WASHER AnO
wrnger, thus testlGes as to their value' -.
Awaiting us sure eonuemna1pn' st growi from The
USs IN ~ on nav vent the
few moments when the 9psrs.SG s oP NE machine
hponsht NV xsyv much 10 our astonshnent NUM-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09

CEIDLITZ POwDERs.-Thisv aluab BILE house
- hold Aperient, have Put up fresh every week
out pune materials only. IGs0 guarantee each porder
10 contain fH ueigh The exercised in prepari ne
them is matter importance-espeeially invite compar-
ison with those nerior kind sold at less money!
EDWARD McINALL, Jr.
Second and Marketrts
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
JACOB S. wELDIN

sgyiSs RESPECTFULLY informs the citizen Of Wimir-
Ef ton, and the public generally that he has on hand
lllt his old estabshedstand, at the corner OF hEt
z1 and KING sts general assortm ant OF well selsl
ed Family Gro eeries which he will sell 81 the lo6'i
prices and on the most reasonable terms. uavingto.
number Of years been engaged in the business, ne re
spectfully invites the pubic to call and examine 81
stock, he feeling eonhdent II will give satisfaction
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09


A few nights since, at late hour the
speaking tube at the Office door of one OF our
popular physicians was used by some mrl'
night wag, whan the following dialogue too6
place.
We'll, what 10 you want 2
Docs r. DJones live here Y
yes, what do you want 2
Are you DR.. Jones 2
'Yes.'
Or Simon Jones p
'Yes-yes what do you want p
why, how long have you lived here
Some twenty years why ?
why why don't you move 2
lfyou stay there about ten seconds NOR
you VIII find am moving y and be bounded
out 90; bed, but the patient was heard moving
down tue street At o rate that deiied pursuit
-----ssass--------
See here, Jim Brown; did you ever say
| that my father hadn't a3 much sense as sam
| Smiths yaer dog ~ "No, never said no
| such Thing. / said that sam Smiths yallel
dog had more sense than your father ever had
and that's every word said" well h's
lucky you didn't say the other thing, tel
you,n
"A little yagrant 10y, brought mp ina Lon
don police court tho other day, IN reply t.
questions, said; ~ don't live nowheres
Amt rot no friends sleep at night unde
the sloatoard agin the Lyccum 1hcater
Sometimes gifts under other boards"
There was once an independent oh lads
who, pcakng Of Adam's naming all the ami
mails, said she didn't think hedescryed an.
credit for manning the pg-any one wonl
know what TO call him.
Song II "a, sol hunter MY h1rrue-
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
INSURE YOUR LIFE
IN THE
DELAWARE
MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE co,
HOME OFFICE :.--EXoHANdE BUILDING,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
JOHN P, MoLEAR, President.
CHAs. BURTON, JR, Secretary
ROBERT c. FRAN, Genl Superintendent Of Agencesl

CHAs. bUhTUNl IRl slcTNIary
ROBERT c. FRAN, Genl Superintendent Of Agenciesl
HThe Delawarei Mutual has no stockholders Airline
surplus funds OF the Company will be equitably divided
amongst the pocy -hllters The business OF the Con
pany is conducted with energy, equity aud economy,
thereby enabling the Company to effect Insurance. at
low rates with perfect security pOieyholders Cen
temen ofehArseter DESTROYS oforming connection with
the Company agents, are invited to communicate
with Robert G. Frtim, General Superintendent Of Agen-
eeg, at Home Office Wilmington, Delaware Rocks
containing references and table OF rates will be sent Ia
any address application being made to any Of IN,
Ofieers or Agents Of the Company.
WILLIAM n. ALRlCHs, General Agent for Delaware
JAMES WOOLLEY, DAVID r. RICHARDS ant
EVANS PENNINGTON, Agents at Wilmington.
augl-3m
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
THE JUNIATA,

Our great double-heatng PARLOR ETOVE, h6s col
much improved and besutifed this years. w en-
known the merits.of this Stove neel no comment
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
DeoderIzcd Cod Liver


We are now manufacturing and selling In large
luantiet both wholesale aud retail, the following
treat Remedies Of our manufacture, which we war
rant will do everything which they are soldshr
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
EEOTEL.
PENNsGROVE,
Salem County, New Jersey.
THE DoUBLE-OVEN
Sunnyside Cook Of 1d10,

ENTIRELY NEW AND SCIENTIFIC PnINCIPIss
with sIPHON FLUE, guaranteed to thoroughly "a
two large ovens and six pot holes with two thirt
fuel used In the single oven COOK stoves
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09
OUR BLOOD PURIFIER

Cures scrofula, Psoriasis Hsarps, letter Ring worm
seald Head, Botches, fimples, &c, &c. rms hloo'
Purifier is pronounced the best ever offered 10 the pup
lie and quicker and comes In larger bottles ina
any sold at the presendaY. tits perfectly pure an
reliable article.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-01-09

We are still manufacturing our long ant iay -
known
Barley-Shea Cooking Stove
schighly esteemed by the public for several yea s
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
A Timely Warning.

That Staid, substantial and sober
minded publication the New York
Journal OF Commerce, gives the fol
lowing most sensible and timely adj
vice to the Cincinnati Convention
now in session. If the wirepullers
give heed to the warning, all may
go well, but if not, then it is proba-
BILE Democracy will try to ''paddle
It's own canoe" and let Liberal Re
publicanism take care of itself. The
Journal says:
'!But let the Cincinnati gentle
men, says the editor, dismiss from
their minds the idea that the Demo
Gratis are SO weak and used up that
they are ready to follow any lead.
Some old Office-seekers, weary of
waiting for the day of returning.
power, may be willing to accept any
terms, however humbling, by which
they may belong to the winning
party, but the truth is too plain to
be lost sight of, that the Democracy
is an immense power, welded to-
gether by the blows of frequent de-
feats, and that thousands of its
members think they can win with
out any outside help. Let, there
fore, the Liberal Republicans be
careful and wise, or they will make
a miserable failure.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

beam to her keel, or plank to her
hull, let its stars and stripes float
proudly on the breeze. Do this,
and she will ride maiestically over
the heaving sea; bid defiance to
the tempest and the storm. and
land her noble, gallant crew on
freedoms peaceful, happy shore.
Neglect this great duty which you
owe to your God, your country,
your kindred and yourselves, and
hushed will be the voice of hope ;
and memory, lingering over the
desolation which will follow the
triumph of Radicalism, will let fall
a tear of anguish over the mighty
ruin, aud tell that all is lost.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

behind their trenches to snatch Il
moments repose. with their muskei S
beside them. The enemy, too, had
given UP the contest until on the
dawninG of the morn, when Death
and BloOdshed would again hold
high festival. The tumult was be-
comm" suhdued, and only now and
then might he heard stray shot,
or some wounded man muttering, i'll
his delrium, IL fitful, feverish, half
forgotten prayer of his childhood.
Ever and anon might be heard the
maddened neigh of some noble beast
TINT g stretched his fleet limbs to
rise no more,' or the night was rem
dered still more ho,rid 10y the with
ering curse, which death arrested on
the prOfane ones lips. Presently
there arose on the dewy air a rich
and powerful guSh of melody. The
two opposing armies seemed to hold
their breath, as wave after wave OF
heavenly music assembled Oh the
still air. 1t was one of the gifted
bards of old Erin singing Campbelfs
:. Soldiers Dream and his heart
went out with his song, and many a
rough and war-stained soldier
brushed the unwilling tear from his
mauIy cheek, and many ii brave soul
glided softly into eternity as the lay
had ended-when one long. loud
huzza greeted the singer from both
armies
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
pecial TO the Memphis Appeal

Special TO the Memphis Appeal
CINCINNATI April 3O.-This Con-
veption is no Democratic funeral,
especially if Adams he nominated.
In such case the Democrats will
nominate Davis. The members of
the National Democratic Committee
state that ninety per cent. Of the
party are Democrats, and they must
he consulted. ThereupOn, Adams
stock goes down, and Davis and
Curtin win strength. The Demo
Gratis will support these men, or
TrnmbuIl or Brown, but never Ad-
ans. Davis stock rose to day.
Missouri is safe without Brown.
Schurz and the Germans are for
Adams. Schurz, i'm speech to-
day, urged the nomination of a
man of high social position, moral
worth, harmony, honesty and puri-
ty. The delegations all organized
to-day. Greeley telegraphs that
lie is satisfied with the pr-termissiOn
tariff. Senator and Gov. Hamilton
are both here. The Tennessee dele
gates met and proposed to prevent
the seizure of the new organization
on the ninth by Democrats. Your
correspondent proposed that the
Reformers and Republicans call a
Convention on the ninth Instead Of
the seventh, and the trouble would
be settled. 1t was agreed to,
through the influence of Fowler,
who has brains. Senator Cox, Of
Ohio, is approved ny the Democrats,
and gains strength. Hendricks
says lie will canvass Indiana fer
Davis Trumball and Brown arc
for Davis
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

the special election held on the 30tb
day of March, 1872.
Ordered, That The following ac-
counts lie allowed and paid ont of
any money remaining in the county
treasury not otherwise appropriated
belonging to the General Funds, re-
spectively:
General Fund.
e. S. Jeffrey, to services of self and
deputy in aSsiSt'g Regtrs SO 90
III X. Smith, services as Reg
istrar for railroad election, 20 90
Z. III. Luitwieler. services as
Reg'r RE. election, 20 90
Ordered, That the Board adjourn
until the first Monday in July, A.
ID. 1872.
VIM. BRECK, Pres
f S. JEFFREY, Clerk.
+. Ii. LUITWIELER, ID. G.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
Another Visit by Hon. Frederick
Douglass.

Frederick Douglass (cOlOred) re
turned to this city, after a short trip
to New Orleans, and reached Jack
son on Saturday. On the evening
of that day we received an invita-
ton to call on HIM at the residence
of Hon. j. j. Spelman (colored.)
On reaching the locality we
found there Mr.. Douglass travelling
companions, Hon. Geo. T. Downing
(colored) j. Selma Martin, Lewis
Douglass. (cOl'd) +. G. Ban BADGES,
Hon. w. II. Smith, Of Washington,
Hon. Mr.. Gibbs, (whitr) member of
the Arkansas Legislature and
James Jones of Arkansas. Among
those who called on Mr.. Douglass
during the evening were Gov. Pow
ers, Lieutenant Governor Bennett,
Hon. ii. Musgrove, (white) Sena-
tors Warner and Gibbs, (white)
and Messrs. Mitchell, Barrett,
Reed, Rector, Vincent, Fisher,
Cass, Gall white) FurnisS, (colored.)
Among the ladies were Miss Carrie
Fisher, Mrs. w. Ii. Furniss and
Mrs. j. II. Rector. Mr.. Douglass
seemed to be quite anxious to learn
the exact political status of MisSiS-
sipp, etc, and we were impressed
with his perceptive powers, which
are certainly extraordinary. After
refreshments, wine, etc, the party
dispersed.
(The reader will understand that
we have interpOlated the Pilots re-
port with the designation of the col
or of the several participants IN
this entertainment, to the extent
OF our knowledge. 1t seems to have
been quite an exclusive affair. The
name of not a single home citizen
of African descent Is gwen.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

COST OF A NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD PER MILE.-Just now,
figures on this subject are interest
ing. a narrow gauge road of seven
miles is projected in Texas. The
ground to be gone over presents
about the average number of diff
culties. An able engineer was
chosen to examine the route care
fully, and here is the report on the
thee feet gauge:
Cost per milc-564 tons of rails,
of 36 lbs per yard. at S75, 1927 80;
$500 lbs spikes at five cents, SIG ;
$40 spIiced joints ut 90 cents, S2tr ;
264O cross ties, 6 by > inches by )
feet 6 inches, at 80 cents, 1892 4;
1000 yards of ballastiug, at 80 cents,
$500; laying one mile track, $500
graduation and masonry, $4,000 ;
making a total of 1924 so per
mile, or SGl,G4l so for the seven
miles.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

Eff Rev. Mr.. Upton, US. Senate
from Nebraska, and a Radical, said
last December in the Senate: -
believe the Republican party is
worthy to be yet redeemed from
the curse that rests upon it to-day
on account of the mistakes of the
and the corruption
and downright plundering of dis
honest Of1icehOiders. | stand here
for the publication of the Repubii-
can party; but l do plead guilty to
that other charge, that | believe
there is corruption, deep and dam
ming and fostering, all through this
of ours. l believe
that, and l have uttered it,"
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

~Cash buyers will find 1t to
their advantage to purchase their
goods from G.. l.. Gross, as his stock
Of Spring and Summer Goods is
now complete and deties in cOmpeti-
ton, for &. .. u.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
Railroad Election.

Upon the petition of fifteen citi-
Zens, taxpayers and legal voters of
the county of Madison, |, VIM. Breck,
President of the Board of Supervis-
ors of Madison county, Mississippi,
do hereby give notice that "A vote of
the qualified voters of Madison coun-
ty Will be taken at all the election
precincts of sad county, on Satur-
day, the 3Oth day of March, 1872,
on the question of Subscription
or g No Subscription " of the Bonds
of the county of Madison to the New
Orleans. Jackson ana Great North
ern Railroad Company to the amount
of FIFTY Thousand Dollars, said
Bonds to be issued to said Company
upon the completion of twenty miles
of their road north from KOSciuSkO.
And | do hereby give notice that
in pursuance of an order of the
Board of Supervisors, made on the
9th day of March, 1872, that vote
of the qualified voters of Madison
county will be taken on the same
day, the Both day of March, 1872,
at all the election precincts of Mad
iSon county, on the question of
:. Subscription or " No SubScrlp
tom of the Bonds of said county
of Madison to the Vicksburg, Can.
ton and IazoO City Railroad Com
pany, to the amount of Two Humid
rend and Fifty Thousand Dollars.
And | hereby direct that the said
election on said day be conducted
in all things in accordance with the
election laws of the State of Missis-
sippi, and under the general super
intendencc and direction of the
Board of Registration of said cOun-
~. The attention Of all persons is
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

hereby called to the following law,
which is required to be published
with election notice:
Whereas, The Board OF Snpervis-
orS have notified the Board of Regis
trars of the special election ordered
to be held I'D the county of Madison,
on the Both day of March, 1872, in
reference to the subscription by said
county to the capital stock of the
New Orleans, jackson and Great
Northern Railroad Company, and
the Vicksburg, Canton and Yazoo
City Railroad, we do hereby give
notice, as Registrars of said county,
that the said election will lie held
on the day above designated, at the
following places:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
Extracts from Road Law.

See. o347. If any person shall
refuse to serve as Overseer OH said
road, agreeably to the order Of the
Board of Supervisors OF his county,
he shall forfeit and pay the sum OF
fifty dollars, to be imposed Oh him
as :; fine by said Board, for the use
Of the county; and said Board shall
have power to collect such fine, as
all other fines are now collected by
law; and if amy overseer, who shall
refuse % serve, shall fail to notify
the Hoar.l Of Supervisors, or the
President thereof, OF such refusal,
within ten days after the receipt of
lis appointment, s!ia | forfeit the
farther SHE: Of ten dollars, to be i'm
posed lis :. fsa', Is aforesaid; ilut no
perSan -!:H.i he required 10 serve as
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04
A Social Equality Gathering A Mix
inq of Colors.

Black spirits and white,
Blue spirits and gray;
Mingle. mingle. mingle,
You that miugle may.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

Charles Sumner has been in
tervieWed. lie is in favor of the
Cincinnati Convention, but will not
preside over it. He is opposed to|
Judge Davis being its nominee, ana
of the many mentioned in that con
nection prefers Trumbull or Charles
Francis Adams. Sumner himself, !
some assert, is DESTROYS of the noml-
nation. Should he receive the|
it is fuI Their asserted 4
the entire body of the colOred|
troops would fight nobly' under
INN, and that as an "independent
anti Grant candidate" the Demo
Gratis would give him almost the
solid vote of the party. Yes. As
between him and Grant, ''the solid
vote of the party would-rivet the
nails in his national political coffin
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-05-04

The Board of Registrars will open
their Office at the court house in the
city of Canton on the 21th. Goth and
9th days of March to give certifi-
Gates of registration to all persons
qualified, who have not yet received
the same.
HENRY r. SMITH, }
NJ Il. MCMICKEN, Regis.
E. II LUIrWIELER,
March s, 1872.