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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

= A man in Brattleboro, Vermont,
was recently urged by an insurance
agent to take out policy for the
benefit of his wife to the amount of
5000. Before deciding he asked
his wife's opinion, when she remark
ed, with charming frankness: '.Why,
my dear, you will of course act ac-
cording to yonr own judgment; but,
in case of your decease, it would
make me a rather more desirable
widowI'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

A "contraband" who found his
way to Boston with returning troops,
relates his experience on the battle
field as follows: eye see, fmassa,s I
was drivin' an ambulance, when q
mnsket-ball come and kill my horse;
and den, petty soon, the shell came
along, and he blow my wagon all to
pieces, and den got off"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Acou1rTED.-Tom Mcclellan, tried
for the murder of Myersat Hamilton,
Ohio, over a year ago, was finally ac-
quilted at Dayton last month. It
was in his defence that the late G. L.
Vallandigham gave himself his death
wound.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

A LADY living in Lydon, Vermont,
who lost her husband in the late war,
had an offer of marriage from a man
who lost his wife by divorce. She
answered: 1.-The Lord parted me
and my husband, but you and your
own devlish actions parted you and
your wife, and if you want another
one you must go to the devil for her,
for / won't have you"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

A Detroit negro prisoner, on his
way to the penitentiary for larceny,
was asked what he thought of his
trial. He said; "When dat lawyer
dat Tended me made his speech, I
thought shuah / was going to. take
my old hat and walk right out of dat
co't-room; but when the odderlawyer
got up and commenced talking, I
knew I was the biggest rascal on top
of earf."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Miss Abbie Clifford. of Iowa hav-
ing failed by few votes of being the
candidate Of one political party for
School Superintendent, was nomina-
ted by another party, but declined
the honor because she didn't think it
would be honorable to change her
politics so suddenly. That beautiful
delicacy will wither if Abbie gets in
to public life.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

.'The first bird shot in Ameriky,"
said an Irish sportsman. twas forku-
porkupine. I treed him under a
hay stack, and shot him with a barn
shovel. The first time I bit him I
missed him, and the second time I
hit him I hit him in the same place
where missed him the first time.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

A man once went to a lawyers
Office and told the legal gentleman
that he had been insulted by a man
who told him to go to -, and de-
sired. to know what he should do.
The lawyer suavely said: Il wouldn t
advise you to go; the law don't COM
pei YOU"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Wendell Phillips is called by a
Scottish sheet, in Edinburg, "a sort
of American Rochefort, Gambetta,
and Victor Hugo rolled into one"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Only twenty-six out of one thou
sand samples of London milk were
found genuine on analysis.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Business notices in the Local Columns, %
cents per line. each insertion
For legal and transient advertisements s2 50
per square Of ~ lines, for the first insertion.
and 81 90 per square for each subsequent in
sertion.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16
n. =. DU B0HS,
PAPER HANGING, CALCEMINlhG
Decorating, dc.

i" II. wADSWoRTH WILL PROMPTLY
give attention 10 all orders for Paper
hanging, Caleenininc. Decorating, &c, in this
city or vicinity. All work executed in the lat
est style in the best manner. at the lowest liT-
ing rates
Chas Mealey. will receive prompt attention
E7nI4tf
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

Bulwer's wife once called Dickens
a "Pot-house Plutarch.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

The only Ku-clucks-our old hon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16

rsAsH PAID FOR WHEAT. OATS, PORK
u Butter and Eggs by WHEELER
~ SHEDD.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
philadelphia Topics.

Last Week Of Parepa Opera.
The McOlure-Gray investigation is in pro-
gfess.
-Dougherty opens the Star Course, on We'd
nesday evening.
The Fifteenth Ward Municipal Reform As
sociation numbers near 400.
The Press refers to Horace, as "our good
friend OF the New York Tribune"
The Park Commission wish the Finance
Committee to get them loan Of three millions.
The Temperance men have appointed
committee to establish home for the inebriate.
"A convention of dentists for the considera-
tion of topics OF general interest to the profess
sion, was held yesterday.
The fifth anniversary OF the marriage q
Madam Parepa and Carl Rosa was duly celebrated
in wooden wedding" STYLE OH Monday.
The Telegraph thinks that the sum Of foui
and half millions Of dollars which Pliladel
phia company proposes to raise for the Centen
nal celebration, is not penny too much
"A countryman thought he did adore syrer
nymph named Nellie Moore, whom he had neVe
met before but when he left her open doc
minus $lG0 or more, he just got mad and wen
aud swore, out warrant for her arrest
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
THE PENINSULA.
wIoonIIco COUNTY.


salisburys church property is valued at
100000.
Tbos. B. Taylor is building ilarge schooner
at Barren Creek.
Salisbury spends 81, 900 annually, for churches,
$40, 900 Tor liquor, and $40 900 for tobacco.
The remains of the late ChAs D. Judah were
dsinterred, last week, and removed to the Cath
olc cemetery.
QUEEN ANNEs COUNTY.
The Geo. Lam resumed her trips on Saturday.
The new M. L. Church at Millington is nearly
completed.
Sheriff Dudley who has been lying danger
ously i'll, is recovering.
DR.. Harper has returned to Centreville with
greatly improved health
The dwelling house at Box's station, belonging
to the Cox heirs, was burned on the 10th.
A little son of Sheriff Dudley was painfully
hurt by being kicked and run over by horse
asst week.
There are so many cats in Certreville that the
Observer thinks it would be a good place to
start fiddle string manufactory.
The Observer says the 22nd was observed in
Centreville by general resumption OF bus
mess" Business has been a long while resum-
ing in that town.
A little negro boy living with G. A. T. Wright,
in Centreville, threw burning taper, with
down the cellar, into box OF straw. Instant
discovery prevented the destruction of the
house.
TALBOT COUNTY.
The oyster trade has revived.
st. Mchaels, it il said, will have an oyster can
merry.
They have little six year old prodigy in Eas
ton, who writes for the newspapers.
James Dixon and his son have been showed
| up on the Union Pacific II. H., but they have
been heard from and are we'll
TheJ are circulating petition in Trappe dis
| trct for the exclusion from the right to vote al
men who are not taxed to the amount OF 5000
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The measles have appeared in the First Dis
/ trict.
Benz. Wilson's wife, OF Henderson, died sud
| denly, last Wednesday morning.
The vansteven will case is in progress at Den
/ tom
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
nII.celInueou. Intelligence.

Vineland, N. j., had $40 900 FIRE early yester-
day morning. The railroad depot was nearly
destroyed, though the freight was saved through
the exertions Of the citizens.
The New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence will meet at Trenton to-day, Bishop Ames
presiaing.
New Orleans paper says that young widow
in that city who writes well, sis training herself
for an editor" Who is the editor she is training
for %o
A blushing bride at North Platte handed her
marriage certificate to the conductor instead Of
her ticket, and was Mortified to hear the an
nouncement that it wasn't good.
European cities are looking with favor upon
asI halt pavement. A test has shown that the
fire of conhagration would serve to toughen
instead of injuIing it.
A young student wants us TO tell him il W-o-r-
c-e-s-t-e-r spell Wooster, why Rochester
don't spell rooster
For men Of mettle - an iron will, Bivery
voice, plenty of brass, and little tin sure to
meet with golden opinions.
One seventh OF the entire population of Ger
many is at school, or in some educational insti-
tuition.
A bachelor has expressed the opinion that
he prefers slim ladies, because he can be nearer
their hearts.
squirrel in revolving case runs sewing
machine in the show window OF Saratoga shop
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
The Peninsulnr ship Canal.

THE NEXT MOVE AND WHAT WILL BE ASKED FOR.
The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun, telegraphs to that paper, this morn
ing, the following:
The Committee Of the Legislature OF Maryland
who are entrusted with the nilsson Of urging
upon the Government the necessity for, and the
advantages to be derived from the contemplated
ship canal through Maryland, have postponed
their visit to this city until Thursday next. 1t is
intended to make the application for survey
for the line of the canal directly to the Secretary
Of War, and not to go before a congressional
committee. The Governor OF Delaware is ex-
pected to accompany the delegation, and an
effort will be made to secure the attendance Of
John W. Garrett, Esq. Senator Yickers and
Gov. Swami will meet the committee and accom-
pany them TO the War Department. As the
construction OF the canal will involve an outlay
OF some million dollars, 1t is not intended to
press its consideration at the present time, but
the efforts of the committee will be made with
the view OF securing the proper surveys, so that
an advantageous route will have been laid out
when the time comes for the actual consideration
Of the Hmbiaet
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
A BIEamy Case.

WILMINGTON MAN INTERESTED - oAIIrHuMpiAN
BANDS, .soUIREs, cessTABLEs, AND RUNAwAYs.
The Oxford Press furnishes the particulars OF
lively case in that town. 1t appears that VIM.
Robinson, formerly of Wilmington, but forsome
time foreman of Dickey's wadding mill, at Hope
well, Chester county, was married to Mrs. Lu-
cinda A. Maloney, (with whose mother he board
ed,) on the 22nd inst. Now, the bride was al
ready married woman, her maiden name being
McCienachen, and that Of her husband John T.
Maloney. They had, however, never lived as
man and wife.
Under these circumstances, the ''calithumpisn
band" first serenaded the happy couple, and then
Squire Toy, who married Maloney, (about ten
years and a half ago. to the fair but tickle Lu-
cinda, felt that the majesty Of the law demanded
re-assertion, and armed constable with war
rant for their arrest. The constable captured
them, they had their hearing, were committed in
default of bail to West Chester, and were start
cd of, under the officers charge, when both es-
capped and are said to have taken their bridal
trip after these slight Interruptions, to Whining
ton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
The BnI,Imore ArchblshoprIc.

The Baltimore Sum Of yesterday says The
condition Of very Rev. Dr. Coskery, administra-
tor of Of the archdiocese Of Baltimore, was some
what easier yesterday, and although he is ex-
tremely low, his physicians that he may possibly
recover, il he is kept quiet, though they have
his brother, DR.. F. E. B. Coskery, and his, ,neph-
ew, Dr. Oscar j. Ooskery.
private telegram received in New York from
Baltimore Sunday, says that Father Ooskery, vic
ar general OF the diocese, was dying, IN conse-
auence of which kilograms were sent to the
Pope praying the appointment af an administra-
tor for the See Of Baltimore, pending the trans
lation OF al archbishop. 1t may be added, how
ever, that ever since the death Of the archbishop
and illness of Dr. Coskery, Father Dougherty,
the chancellor has been exercising the fune-
tions Of administrator.
"A telegram, this morning, announces the
death OF Father Coskery,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Market street improvements.

suPERcEDURB OF ONE OF THE OLD LANDMARKS
We hear that the old established dry goods
store, 3O6 Market street, owned by VIM. NJ Ken
nard, has been sold. 1t is the intention OF the
purchaser to replace the building with struct-
ure for the special occupancy Of Messrs. VIM
NJ Kennard x Co.
The new store will be complete in all respects,
and it is hoped may be ready for occupancy by
the middle OF May. While the work is going on
Messrs. Kennard < Co. will continue their
business in Central Hail. corner of 4th and
King streets. They will commence to remove on
Monday, March 4th and as it ia their desire to
close out their entire stock, the public may OK
pect to get great bargains.
The Job is in charge of r. A. Gilpin, architect,
in whose capable hands we may look for some-
thing that will be creditable to the street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
DOMESTIC NEWS.
REIcHRoRINc COUNTIES.

Chester county is dry.
The smallpox has d" dried up" in West
Chester.
The Parkeyille Methodists talk OF building
new church.
The cholora il depicting the hon roosts in
Chester county.
-'Bufalo Bill" Everybody knows him) has
been to West Chester.
-Thos. II. Jones store at Cupola station was
robbed on Saturday nighi.
The Democrats Of Chester county, hold
their delegate nominations on Saturday next.
Charles OliphAnt, Of Thorntonville has
leased Carpenters smith shop at Trimbleville.
-springyille has secured charter for It's
bank and about $4,000 worth OF stock has been
taken
Geo. Grant will have new trial. The third
Monday of March, 1873 has been fixed for its
commencement.
-"Spring City" is not euphonous enough for
the rising town Of Chester county, and Spring
ton" is suggested.
The appointment OF VIM T. Haines, of West
Chester, as Commissioner OF Customs, has been
confirmed by the Senate.
j. 4. Thompson, of Chester county, has a
COW from whose milk was manufactured 41316
ID of butter in AZ weeks, last year.
AN old Chester county wood chopper says
the trees there are frozen hard, and il requires
great strength to sink the axe into them.
j. A. Oleaver will open his handsome and
commodious store building, at Reeseville, with
a house warming on the 4th Of March.
The Chester County Republican Convention
to elect delegates to the State and National Con-
vention will be held on the eth Of March.
About twenty acres OF Chandler, Ball d
Pusey's farm, near Embreeville, was burned over
on Monday and the barn narrowly escaped. The
land has not been titled for several years, and a
rank growth Of dead grass overspread it.
William Kirk, Of Chester county, married
Anna johnson in 1867, in Lancaster, and after
wards deserted her, and Anna brought suit before
the Lancaster County Court last week to compel
William to support her and child. The Court
sentenced the defendant to pay S1.50 per week
from Dec 10. 1870 and for 30 long as they re-
main separate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Business and Trade Report

WILMINGTON, Feb. ~.
The steamer Edloin Forrest has had her re-
pairs completed at the Harlan h Hollingsworth
Company's ship yard, and left for Philadelphia,
to resume duty on her line between the latter
city and Trenton.
The schooner Estella Bright arrived from Bonn
bay Hook, with sand.
Eight cars Of coal for this city and six for the
Delaware Railroad, and one car Of iron and three
OF barley were received by the Wilmington u
Reading Railroad.
BY the p, W. 4 d. Railroad the following
freights were received and forwarded; Three
Of sundry freights from Philadelphia; four OF
coal. one Of oysters three Of slate, and three OF
sundry freights from Baltimore; one Of wheat
from Nottingham, Pa; nine Of sundry freights
from the Delaware Railroad three OF bark from
Norfolk one Of hogs from Parkesburg. The
shipments include one car Of clay to Trenton
three of sundry freghts to Philadelphia, one OF
plate iron to GAINESVILLE, Ohio, two carriages to
baltimore, two of sundry freights to same place
five ditto to Delaware Railroad, and two ditto tC
New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Fashion Notes.

Bows continue in favor for ornamenting the
neck.
Upper skirts do not show much change in
shape.
-Polonaises are of medium length and simple
shape.
Gold and silver are very much used in orna-
menting the hair
There is no alteration in cloaks, either in
shape or ornament.
Black lace scarfs make pretty additions to the
house toilette.
New neckties show broad stripes OF harmo-
nizing or contrasting colors.
White silk ties are amoug the fashionable
varieties of neck ornaments.
Handsome sets Of tortoise shell jewelry are
yet selected for general wear.
-Bonnets are very elegant melanges OF failie
and satin, with flowers and feather.
Jackets, with and without sleeves, are much
worn made of velvet, cloth or cashmere.
The standard ruff of white muslin, after re-
poated failures, has won the esteem OF the tash
lOnAble world
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Wilmington &. Western II. II.

MEETING AT LEwIsyILLE, CHESTER co.
A correspondent from Southeastern Chester
County writes us that meeting for consulta-
ton between the friends of the railroad projected
from Elkton, up Little Elk Creek to Oxford and
those OF the Wilmington Western Railroad
extension, will hold meeting for consultation
at Lewisville, on the afternoon Of Wednesday
next, the 9th inst. The call for the meeting is
signed by about forty of the most active and
wealthy people of the section, and the main
question to be considered is whether the two
projects cannot be partially blended, by forming
q junction, at some point, (probably near Lewis
ville,) and thence running by one route to Ok
ford,
OXFORD & PEACH BOTTOM RAILWAY.
The preliminary survey of this line, for mar
row guage road, was commenced by Engineer
Hood on Monday last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Enforcing the Sunday LAW. in Philadelphia.

To the vast army Of drinkers and tipplers Of
spirits that intoxicateth" Sunday was sad and
deplorable day in Philadelphia. From Kensing-
ton to the frrthest limits Of Southwark, and
from the Delaware to the suburbs, the thousands
OF bar-rooms and fashionable saloons, the low
and unlicensed taverns and beer saloons
were grim and silent, with portals barred and
shutters Theoretically sealed, which resisted ey-
nv effort OF the thirsty crowd who knocked in
vain 10 obtain their customary stimulants. The
closing on the part Of the liquor dealers was
general, hundreds who kept open on Sunday
week Joining with the rest in the movement
Sunday last. The local option people have gained
a great victory and with the aid Of the judges
the effect will be permanent. The dealers do
not regard the fine as Of much consequence but
the imprisonment puts different face on the
matter. His honor Judge Ludlow asserted, in
passing sentence on Wadlich, that he would iuhict
the full penalty prescribed by law on the next
offender convicted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
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The punishmsnts inflicted in this manner take
place twice year, after the sitting OF the Grim
inal Courts, in the Spring and Autumn. Whip
ping is mostly for larceny, though it is frequent
ly imposed for other offences. Women are not
now whipped though formerly they we're As a
rule. the lash is not "well laid on" though that
is the requirement Of the law, and the usual form
Of sentence. These facts are familiar to many
of our readers, but to some they may be new,
while the engraving, we have no doubt, will be
interesting 70 everybody.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Real Estate.

VIM. McCaulley & Co. have sold the following
properties, recently:
House No. 722 E. 7th st., for L. r. Burgoyne,
to L. H. Sammons 81 800.
House Oil Shipley st., for Edmund Grundy,
to George 8. Mckee, 50 100.
Farm in New Castle Hundred, for Mary Casey
TO Hayes Chandler, "a, 500.
Dwelling Lots Of land, Church Taylor ST.,
for s. Wilson q s. Chandler to DR.. II. r. Porter,
%, 500.
Building Lot, on West Sth st., for W. s.
Watt to e. W. jackson, $4,000
Dwelling, 9Th ST. between Pine and Spruce,
for VIM. O. Russell to George Blizzard. 81, 800
Dwelling, 821 Market st., for VIM. McCaulley
TO DR.. r. r. Porter, $4,000.
Dwelling, 4th st., between French and Wal
nut, for VIM. McCaulley to H. T. Pickels 81 200.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
The Pennsylvania aud Delaware Railroud.

PROGRESS OF THE aRADING-DETIvERY OF TIES.
William Schlegel has delivered eleven thou
sand cross-ties along the line Of the Pennsylva-
mia Il Delaware Railroad. About three Thousand
more are to be drawn to complete his contract.
Several gangs Of workmen are employed along
the road between Landenberg and the State line
and in spite Of the many difficulties occasioned
by the season, the grading will soon be complet-
cd. Complaint has been made by farmers that
the workmen during the cold weather made free
use Of their fences for fuel Rails being dry
burn better than cord-wood.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
The Fire ut Linwood.
PARTICULARS OF THE CASUALTY.

PARTICULARS OF THE CASUALTY,
The Chester Democrat, Of to-day says
About o'clock on last Sunday morning, fire
broke out In the large sugar refining establish
ment of Barton 4 Baker, at Marcus Hook. The
fire is supposed to have originated from the char
in the elevator.
The whole mill except portion Of the walls
and the entire machinery except small engine,
were destroyed. The building and machinery
cost 5l25 900, insured at $685. 900,
The stock had been ordered for tho spring
trade and the mill would have been in full OPP
Grafton in few weeks.
This fine structure was brick, and finished in
September 1871 The main building is 85 feet
square, Go feet high, 6 stories, black house de-
partment 65 feet high. stories sugar house
30 feet high store house, 80 by 80 feet, and %
feet high. When in full operation Messrs. Bar.
ton 4 Baker employ 40 hands.
In addition to the loss of the mill and ma
chinery. which we mentioned as costing Sl25,'
OOO there was a loss Of $4,000 worth OF stock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
The pIIIory and whIpplnE-Post.

The illustration given above is from George
Alfred Townsend's article on 1.-THE Chesapeake
Peninsula" in the March issue of ScriJner's
Monthly. 1t presents very fair picture of the
interior of the jail-yard at New Castle, Of the
structure known as the "whipping-post, and of
the manner in which culprits are punished, both
by whipping and pillorying. The instrument
used for whipping, by the Sheriff of this county,
is "cat, of which we here give an engraving,
procured also from SCribner:
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
New Jersey.

SUNDAY FIGHT AND ITS RESULT.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 2s.
John Foley was killed on Sunday at Hurd-
town, N. j., in fight with two brothers nam ed
wilkins. One Of the latter is dying.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Franco:

LONDON Feb. 2S.
All the European powers having commercial
treaties with France will shortly send protest
against any tax on raw materials.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Gen. spinner's sentims mt.

In responding to request from New York
for his autograph, Gen. Spinner the U. 8; Irea-
surer, wrote! ''You ask for my autograph with
a sentiment My sentiment is this When a
gentleman writes another on his own business
lie should enclose postage stamp"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.
Probabilities Clear and pleasant weather in
the Middle states with northerly winds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Pos, Onlce building at Dover,

Among other bills introduced in the U. S &.
Senate, yesterday, was one by Mr.. Salisbury, Of
this State, providing for the erection of U. s.
building, for post office purposes, at Dover.