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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27
Fire Thursday. Night.


About fifteen minutes after II o'clock
Thursday night fire broke out in the stable
occupied by Robert Smith and owned by
George W. Bush, situated between Front
and Second streets on French, west side.
An alarm was promptly sounded and
the Fire Department quickly responded,
but owing to the inaammable contents of
the building the stable was soon wrapped
In flames. The fremen, however, went to
work with a determination and soon got
control of the fiery element, but not in time
TO save any considerable amount OF the
interior Of the building or its contents.
The prompt action of the hrsmen made ii
impossible for the flames to spread,
although the sparks arose by the million
and illumined the whole neighborhood,
and al one time n connagration seemed
imminent.
The general supposition is that the fire
was of ncendiary origin, but some advance
the theory that II resulted from sponta-
neOus combustion; but the first proposition
is the most plausible.
Mr.. Bush has an insurance on the build
ing Of 5000, which will hardly cover his
loss.
5lr Smiths loss consists in horse-feod
destroyed and few small items other
than feed. A very fine horse belonging to
him WAS badly burned about the head, and
should II die fDm its injuries, which is
not improbable, bis less will be large.
Another horse belonging to Mr.. s. was
slightly injured about the head and neck.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27
THE CITY

Buy your ticket for the Hudson rivor
excursion.
The iron front OF the new hotel is being
painted white.
Candidates for Mayor are very busy at
the present time.
The Camden Camp Meeting continues
over next Sunday.
The pond of stagnant water at Third
and Parrish streets is IL nuisance.
improvements are being made on the
Frlend's school house on West street.
McInRll sells fine sodawater at Second
and Market streets.
The Advertiser says Mr.. Pickles "has a
job on hand TO stop the 4th of July"
We think this must be mistake.
Tickets for the Hudson River Excursion,
August LIST, car be procured at Boughman,
Thomas II Co.'s book store, 49l Market
street.
The arlstocratic nose of some cores
pondent of the Commercial is offended by
the " lower classes" smoking in the street,
Smoke is smoke no matter who makes it.
Any minister Of the gospel who will
permit himself to be responsible for the
lies and indecency Of certain weekly pa
per in this city ought to be driven from
his pulpit In disgrace.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27
Betting on Horee Racee.

People who are such fools as TO stake
their money on horse-races might have
their eyes opened a little by reading such
fact as this, which is told of Mr.. Harper,
the owner Of Longfellow, and his white
rider, before the race at Long Branch.
The old man observed something myste-
rious, but said nothing. lie telegraphed
to Kentucky for the colorcd boy, who had
driven Longfellow before, to be sent i'm
mediately to Long Branch. lie arrived
but not a word was said, and the white
rider was dressed for the contest with
Harry Bassett Then the old man told
him that he thought the colored boy could
ride better that day than he. The colored
boy was dressed in a moment, mounted
upon Longfellow, and won the race.
And now comes the conclusion The
white boy was seen by Mr.. Harper TO
have roll of money, showing that he
had been tempered with
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business has been quite dull in town for
three or four weeks past, the public onces
IN sartiular being unusually so.
A match game of base hall will be played
on "Wednesday afternoon next between the
Iammsny Ctue, OF this town, and the Forest
city Clue, uf Philadelphia.
In the report OF the departure of the Cape
May party, In yesterdays EVERY EvKNING.
the name of James Wilmot, rs one Of the
company was unintentionally omitted.
The Register, on Monday, admitted to
probate the VIII OF Aaron Fox, late OF your
menthfy on the same unto Sarah +. Fox,
widow Of deceased aud ENeeutrix named In
the viii.
Letters OF Administration were also
granted the same day upon the estate OF J os.
Cranston, late OF Mill Creek hundred, unto
Hannah X, CranstOn and Edward CranstOn,
aud upon the estate OF John Hamilton, late
of Wilmington, deceased, unto his brother,
william Hamilton, of the same city
The Register. THURSDAY. admitted TO pro.
bate the will of Samual Jefferson Esq, fate
Of ST. Georges Hundred, deceased and
granted latteIs of AdmiDi gtTation, with the
will annexed, unto Thomas J. Craven OF the
same hundied; one of the executors named
IN tie Will being deceased, and the survivor
having renowned in his favor.
The yachts Carrie and Naiad Queen, with
their respective crews, arrived last evening
The Petrol had not arrived np TO this morn
lug, but is expected " during the day. OWNS
| to the high wind and heavy sea which pre-
vailed y great part of the time their success
/ pisvatoFial was not as good as they could
have wished hnt in other respects they hat
q nice time. They all enjoyed good health
and return TO their various duties invigO
| rated and refreshed,
| Thursday morning zone of those profes
sional Italian heggars, with which somj
/ patta OF our country are infested at times
| having with him a child, apparently about {
/ years of age, called Al the residenee of Il. T.
lloleomh Esq, asking aid, Mr. Holeomb
| struck with the resemblance OF the child L
| IA photograph OF the child of Mr.. Sieb. O
] Quincy, ILL.,, who was stolen about Yea
| ago arrested the man and had him taken be
fore Esquire Nandever, by whom he was com
| mitted to prison ~ n Vagrant and word telC
| rraphed 10 Mr.. Sieb, and, also, to the chic
detective Of Philadelphia, who has bee
searching for Mr.. Sieh's child for severa
months. From the description, the clos
likeneas to the photograph and the unsat
isiaetOry account OF the man, Their
Is every reason to believe this to h
the long lost Frederick Sieh, aud on
authorities and people generally are anxton.
ly waiting proof from Illinois that will cor
trm their suapieiOns and enable them 1
return the little fellow to his parents,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

GREELEY And brown DENucRArlo
ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION
A meeting was held Tuesday at James
McCuhc's Office to complete the Organaa-
ton of Il Greeley and Brown Democratic
Asssociation VIM II. Brady, temporary
Chairman, presided.
The committee appointed for that pur-
pose nominated the following permanent
officers for the Association, who were
confirmed -
Northumberland Is 4. Helsler.
Vice presideuts--Frst Ward, James
McClosky; Second, William H.. Quinn (;
Third, James McGlinchy Fourth, Jacob
Butts Fifth, John W Carey; Sixth, J.H.
Frazer; Seventh, d. Taylor Bradford I;
Eighth, A y. ChaytOr; Ninth, DR.. +. q.
shurilidge; Tenth, james O'NIell.
Corresponding Seeretary-John II. Publ.
Financial Secretary Peter b. Ayers
Recording Srcretary-E. b. Frazer.
Trcasnrcr-James McCabe.
The Vice Presidents were constituted a
Committee aud instructed to report To the
Association arrangements for holding n
grand picnic and county ratification
meeting soon in the vicinity Of this city,
aud Messrs. VIM. II. Quinn, George
Chance and james =. Hayes were APP
| pointed u Committee to procure Apaakers.
James .McGlinchy, jacob Butz and
| James T.. Hayes, were on motion ap'
| pointed a Committee TO nominate Com
Mite ON Finance.
The Association will he known as the
Greeley aud Brown Democratic Assoeia.
| ton OF New Castle County and the next
meeting will be held on Monday evening
| at O'Clock, the Secretary having baeH
| directed to publish notices to this eject.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

Grace, Ninth and West, Rev. Jacob Todd; ser
R. w Todd. lOis. 4. NJ. Va. =. M
Union. Fifth and Washington, Rev. Charles
HI id 10y Am A. "a 1s M Raw Rnoo s,,
: Scott, Seventh and Spruce streets. Rev. T. L.
BTsndywine, Twenty arst aud Market. Rev. T.
pl EPwoITe s o9apsl Tenh MD Church Rev H H.
Maasl.sy Chapel claymont Avenue and 4 street
PRssBYrRRIAS.
Central. King street. below seventh lo'G. A NJ,
ilano,sr, Sixth aud King Rev. Lafayette Marks ;
we.i Eiehih 1ud Washington. Rev. Goo. Il
smy los A. NJ, 7's, T. NJ.
peN 1tiunhl Getting. rs lullnwH: Young People q
piAA 70 urtllhg Sunday tyruiug at quarter u Z
u'cleck iu the mayer room; Congregational we'd
n"-dty 81, mug al ~ . clock Ladies. IN Their
saturday evening at ~ clock,
,Firslt Ieuth aqqd Market, Rev. S. II. MeRown
diNet, Ad1las anj Chestnut. Rev. A. J. Snyder
Koiney street Chapel. Rodney street near Del.
Gilbert Chapel, Fourteenth and French
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
RI. Rev Alfred Ice. u D., Bishop NJ Delaware.
Rector Rev. Mr. Arnold, Assistant l0is. A. NJ ,
Iriuily Chanel, FINN and King Itay. William i
Frn,t b. ID . 6rst nnd s.ennI snnde,s l., "asi
month Al l1t' a NJ AMI ~ j. II ,bir '@ xxx
f,urth SuudaVs Al III. A III and 1 y II. W.
nesdnvs Al T. r ii FRIDAYS AMI H,iv j,v. M
| 1875. A. NJ.
Trinity Church, tOld Swedesl Seventh and
Church, Rev. DR.. Frost, Rector; Rev. William
Murphy, Assistant
| AWAY, Inlrd aug Washington Kew. George
a.; o. h4ftlmgr' W., 4, NJ ~, Z. NJ
u ~ ~ - hsh4q"Nei avenue aau madhel Ieei,
new l. u hitelli lu'p' A. A. T. 7. NJ.
pow.x c.rynt,c
~. ~, NuAAs uaIhpLV,
W.T. ~, hey. Thomas A. Becker d. D., Bishop OF
L 81 psfsris SiVth aud Wet pav u.,,ho,,- A
i Mrfirane. Il IN & S1 ii IA A n ia q ~ j." Il
| 81 Mary's SIKH And Pine Rsy + R.ili',,
q 9l ,Sl Ia IN 4 n snd IN y N. N'iii'
| NJ PAul's Cibanel Fnmrth XXX JacsLt,, p.v Al
X Faii"n; 8 S s 10 10 6 A. NJ and S'S1 , N
| 81 lanes Cianei Tnysting s anu " a., f.
| D.; Isne1 Si,.l,el, LoN,sllhs Avenue ana Du
'A'' -'''' '''' S''' JIM ~ q a. ~
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

ITS ,rpoRTrn LEASE 10 Tnr BALTIMORE
a ONO.

Its ,.rpoETEn LEASE rn Tnr BALTIMORE
a ONO.
Last wcel the West Chester H,jpSiicU
,t,lI..bei an article stating that arrange
u,,,,t- h,u been entered into which ,iIlu-
,lly rave the Baltimore aud Ohio u. L.
co.. control oflhe =. W. ~ y. L. Il. This
ArrL 10 has the following
PnuApei.PHlA, July iWh, lNf".
EnttoR EEruHtICAN 81 thiu, thr per-
SON Who gave You the inilrmasi"n COM
tniurd in a locll in the R1"hiirHt OF last
week. 10 the eHrcl that the Baltimore N
ohio Railroad had occurred possession Of
Tie Philadelphia Wilmington ~ Baltimore
Railroad, was mi4iuiurmed. i may he
llnt un agreement has hecn entered into
,,hrrehy the Philadelphia aud Whining
SON road agrees To- tram Port freight
aud ,ass,ngcr- to the Baltimore aud
Ohio. tni ii does not exclude from
lis advantages The Pennsylvania Central
Company ! believe, iurihrr' That the
PENNSYLVANIA Central aud Philadelphia
,ud Wilmington roads ar as-ncinisd To-
..rilrt in the enterprise of huiIdiug "a tun-
ur nndrr the city OF Baltimore, (yOur in
innnaut To the contrary notwithstanding
aud that H. soon AS 10 is completed, their
,-,yt,rrtive roads will he jointly run in the
interest Of the Pennsylvania Central Com
rnny aud in opposition 10 the Baltimore
aud ohio Company. ENGINEER.
Nntr.-Th, information upon wAlch the
local in question WIS based was received
from a former resident Of thi- borough, hut
NOW Il resident Of Baltimore city. This
fact. coupled with the circumstance OF his
hrlrs "a railrOIl contractor, and the runli-
drn.r with which his statements were
made Justified u~ IN accepting ihcm a'
currr0. lie gave the raur Of the party
holding mninrty of the storh la The T..
" and u. Railroad, aud who had de 'ided
the question in favor of the Baltimore an,
ohio. Bat further inquiry, since made
has lrd us To doubt this statement, as doe
our correspondent Engineer" Tha
important movements are ia contcmpla
lion Nv these mammoth corporations
there eau be- no doubt, hut everything
IT. vet shroudcd in mystery Corps q
engineers are hn-ily engaged IN making
surveys. Int Tor whom the work !
being done Is one of the things that ''n
fellow Inns vel been able to lind out. W
dudcr ,und that new corps of engineer
have been employed for more than
week insutNcying road from Philudelphi
cid NrwtoWu square, in the direction Il
this Borough For whom The work in b,
mg doue, We do not know, nor have "
met any person that did. The survey
being carefully made, and We'll know
citizen has been euhioycd TO secure relci
Sea from property holders upon the line q
laid down, This looks like business, bi
as there har been 20 many movements an
counter movements in favor of new raj
roads Of late, il g. not well 10 place niue
faith in any of them until contracts a
given out aud excavations commenced.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

Jackson Hugill, n miller, was recently
brought before the magistrate at Stockton,
Eng, charged with having in his possess
sion 81 sacks Of an article supposed to he
sawdust for the adulteration Of meal. On
submitting the "article' to analysis II was
found to consist entirely Of fibre generally
resembling oat husBs which had betn cal
cined to tue ground. 1t contained mo-
thlug but trace of nutriment, and was
worse than wood when eaten by man or
beast, because the husks would irritate
the inteetines and cause Inflammation.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

The drought In Sussex still continues.
Corn in Sussex will soon be "laid by"
Lewes is popular. Likewise Rehoboth
City.
A new mission chapel IL to be built in
Smyrna.
The African NJ. K. Conference met at
Dover on Tuesday.
Camp meetings, mosquitoes and green
corn are becoming more plentiful
Many ladies and gentlemen Of smyrna
are enjoying themselves from home.
Candidates for the Office of Sheriff are
coming to the surface in the lower coun-
ties.
The roof blown OIL the Bethel church
Smyrna, a short time ago has been re-
paced.
Ortllp's Hotel and j. II. Kilpatrlck's
dwelling, In Middletown, were struck by
tightening and slightly damaged on the
evening Of the 18th.
About forty Catholic Clergymen from
Chester, Pa, and Wilmington, were on
an excursion to the Wakeman House,
Bombay Hook, on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Chas. T. Dunning. of Dover, has
been elected Principal of Laurel Seminary
He graduated at Dickinson College at the
recent commencement, being the second
In the class.
Rev. e. W. Buoy has written letter
declining the NJ. K. Pulpit of Smyrna.
His health is entirely broken down. Rev.
VIM. 4. Tull, OF Red Lion, has expressed
a desire to take the charge.
The Pilot Boy will commence daily trip.
from Bombay Hook and Collina's on tn
lst Of August. The Ldmokin will continu,
as usual but will leave Leipsic at O'Clock
instead Of II as heretofore.
The Smyrna Times says the well.knowr
old trotting horse "Filmore" owned iol
| the last IS years by DR.. c. d. Green, o
Philadelphia died at Canterbury, som,
days ago, at the advanced age Of37 years
Ills death resulted from internal iniu
ries, but for which he would have live,
several years longer, 1t is supposed.
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Emit

ON Mo'day eight carloads Of straw
hcrri,s to Jersey City aud three carloads
to Philadelphia were shipped. One hum
dred crates Of peaches from Wyoming, one
hundred from Bridgeyille and small lots
from other stations were shipped on the
same day.
ON Tuesday seven carloads of berries
were shipped to Jersey Cily aud three
carloads to Philadelphia. Two car loads
Of Norfolk truck and several crates Of
peaches were also shipped.
Thursday there were eleven Cur loads OF
fruit to Jersey CITY, and five car loads To
Philadelphia. Also one car load Of Nor
folk truck from Crisileld
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

BISHOP BkILKY.-The Baltimore Sun
gives the following brief biography of thie
distinguished divine, who will probably be
appointed Archbishop of Baltimore, which
Incl udes the Diocese of De aware
Bishop bayley ia about sixty years of
age, and Is a native Of New York State.
He was educated for the Episcopal minis
try, and for some time, as a clergyman Of
that church, was stationed In Western New
York, and during the latter part of his
career was stationed at Hagerstown, in
this State, where he was very popular.
He then went to New York, the time being
about thirty years ago, where he soon after
became convert to the Roman Catholic
Church. After being ordained Catholic
priest he was for some time secretary to
Archbishop Hughes, of New York.
He was the first bishop Of Newark, and
was consecratcd In New York, October
S0th, 1858, by Archbishop Bedini, Apostol-
ic Nuncio from Rome together with several
others who were raised to the episcopal
dignity at the same time. just before the
appointment of Archbishop Spaldlng ,theE
Bishop Of Louisville, to the archdiocese Of
Baltimore, rumors were very numerous as
to the chances Of Bishop Bayley's appoint
ment, and he appeared to be almost the
universal choice of the clergy and laity Of
the archdiocese. Oflate the name of Bish-
op Bayley has not been mentioned so
prominently, but be would undoubtedly be
to the clergy a most acceptable prelate.
Bishop Bayley IL an accomplished writer,
and published some years ago history Of
the Catholic Church In New York State.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

lIuDsoE RIVER Excursion Parties
living along the P. W. Il b R. r., or Del.
r. r., can secure excursion tickets to Will
mlngton, good for three days If they pro-
cure II ticket for the Hudson River eXcur-
sion fton Boughman, Thomas Il Co. See
untiee
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

FIRE IN CHESTER between eleven and
twelve O'Clock on Wednesday morning the
Union Mill, situated on the corner Of Sixth
aud Welsh streets, In Chester, and owned
10y Mcssrs. Chadwick u Moore, was dis
covered to be- on fire. The Games were not
arrested until after the mill had been par
TALLY destroyed. The insurance Is small
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o. U. A. M.


IN STATE CoNNcIL.
Tuesday the following gentlemen
were elected and installed officers of tile
State Council, o. U. A. NJ;
8. c., Albert A. Foreman s. V. c.,
Charles b. Snyder; s. c. s., John Cornish ;
s. q. r., Joseph Mancllli $. q. Ind, Andrew
j. Thompson s. q. Ex., Manlove Hazel ;
5. c. Pro-, d. b. Marley; Trustees of
Widows and Orphans, Florence Seaman,
Richard ". Boozer, P. @. West, Robert
IL. Ames Representative TO National
Council, Charles B. Snyder.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

INTERNAL RKvBSUE. Internal Revenue
supervisor, Alex. r. Tuition for Psnnsyl-
yania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,
and the District Of Columbia Is retained
under the new law. Supervisor Alex.
Fulton is thrown out.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

BASE BALI.-Thc second game Of base
bali between the Quickst,p aud ludcpen-
deut Base Ball Clubs, Of this city, was
played Thursday afternoon at the
Srhuetzcn Park. The first game Resulted
in favor Of the Quicdstcp, hy the score of
~ to 81 the second us follows
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

There is getting to be such demand
for Jubilees that Gilmore might do a
thriving business were he to open AN
establishment for the sale Of peace iubi
lees, and retail them At so much piece,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

THE BERKs County RALRoAD.-The
land damages of the first 20 miles of the
Berks County Railroad arc being arranged
and the contractors will commence work
on the road about the LIST of August.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

DELAWARE County JUBILEE. Extensive
preparations are being made for the Della
ware County Jubilee, under the direction
ofthc aceompIished Mrs. Caroline RichiDgs
barnard
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

lloRsEs STRAYED.-Three horses be-
longing to Geo. W. Bush were turned
loose Thursday during the fire and have
not been seen since then. Mr.. Is. offers a
reward for their recovery.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

NEW DwRLLING.-Mr. II. +. Kenney,
Superintendent Of the p. W. Il Is. r. r.,
is having fine residence erected at Ridley
Park. The dwelling Is Of frame, the main
pttt being 30x45 teet, with back bulld-
ing 20 feet square. II ia 3 stories high and
class manner and having all modern i'm
provemcnts.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

Nor so,-Mr. WIN. 3. Hayes, Republl-
can Candidate for Mayor, desires us 10 say
that the report that he has Withdrawn
from the canvass is not true. lie will be
u candidate at the nomination election on
Saturday next.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

SWEDISH LARORBRs. - II. A. Malmsten,
agent for the Householdcrs' Association
Of this city has sent an order to sweden
for twenty seven servants for families liv-
ing here. lie has also an order TO furnish
Middletown with thirty six more than it
already has. The people in Midi etown
speak very highly of these people and say
they 20 about their work in an intelligent
sort of way that makes them very use
full. Any of our citizens wishing Swedes
can obtain them VII application 20 $. f..
Belts, agent for the Adams Express Co
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

DECzlsED.-The aged parents OF Rev
Mr.. McKeown, pastor OF the First Presby-
terrain Church Of this city died recently at
their home in West Virginia within few
homra of zach other.
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POLIIICaL CAMPAIGN OF IS72
CAMPAIGN CAPS, cAPEs, TORCHES,

Transparahelss ard ban
hers, With portraits or
any device fnr all par
ties. SILK, bunting and
mu In. nags of all sizes
on hand ..er made to or.
der. chinese lanterns OF
I'll sikes and styles pa
Per hAllOCuH. IRE works,
&C &c. Campaign
clubs fitted ont st Tie
lowest rates At Will
LIAM +. sGHBlBLE :
campaign Depot. a
South ThlrdstTeel. Phil.
IlAri lu6WSin
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

Two MEN DRowNED.-On Thursday,
18Th, Mr.. Charles Stack and Col. James
Hughes were drowned at the mouth of
Wetipquin Greek in the Nantlcoke river.
They we're both men of advanced age, no.
ing respectively "A and rs years. They
were in a boat loaded with oysters which
sank with them. We have not been able
to gather further particulars, and are I'M
able to say whether or not the rest OF the
crew were saved.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

CHAIRMAN APPOINTED AND CoNvEN-
TIoN CALLED On Tuesday last the Dem-
ocratic State Executive Committee met at
Dover and elected A. }. Wright, Esq,
Chairman of the Committee In place Of
VIM. Dean who refuses to support the
Liberal Republican nominees and a few
days since resigned his position, At the
same meeting call was ordered for n
State Convention to be- held ut Dover on
Thursday, August 18th, to nominate u
Congressman.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-07-27

A RRMARKABLE FREAK or lIGIlrNiNG.
On the evening Of the 4th of July, Mr..
j. Ford Of Brandywine hundred, formerly
of Black Horse, Middlelown, while taking
his family riding in II two horse carringe,
the fearful thunder storm Of that evening,
which will be remembered 10y many In this
locality. overlook them. Mrs. Ford sat on
the back scat of the carriage with her little
sou, some four or live years old, upon her
lap. The lightning struck Mrs ford's
hat, SET fire To the ribbon that encircled
ii, and burnt q portion Of the hat before
the fire could he oXtinguisfrd, the
electric nuid also SCARED her nose and
stunned her, the horses becaw. iiightcn-
ed at the terrible clap Of Thunder that inn
mediatcly followed the lighti ~, and he
came uumanageable hut were finally
brought under control by the cool and
skillfil management of the driver II is
strange but nevertheless true, no one In
the carriage was seriously injured. The
hat, which we had shown us since the
occurrence, had wire baud around IT,.
We consider this one of the most eccentric
freaks of lightning and tine most remark
able escape from It's fatal effects ON
record. chester Democrat.