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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Mrs. Paitington has hcen reading the
health officers weekly reports, and thinks
"tOial' must be an awful malignant di-
sease, since as as many die of il as Of all
the rest put together.
"A desperate gander-Gght occurred in
Cairo the other day, and at the close Il
noisy old goose that had eheered the COM
fatants on escorted the victor to the flock
to which she belonged.
The Madrid papers speak of very
beautiful dancing girl, gypsy by birth, who
has lately made her appearance in that
city, and who, it Is thought, will make a
worldwide fame as a danseuse.
Mr.. Boyce, daughter Of the Judge OF
the High Court of Scotland, is in Jail in
Chicago, charged with numbering, by poi
son Charles johnson. She has fitted W
her cell attractiyely, and expects to have a
hearing soon.
"A moth flew into the ear of an engi-
neer on an express Grain, under full head
way, near Greencastle, Indiana, the 9th,
day with such force as to set the mtT
crazy. The train had to be stopped AID
surcibal aid procured to relieve hin.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Early on Saturday morning last Miss
Amy Brown, of Colchester, took dose of
morpllne, from the effects of which she
died about 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
She was engaged 10 be married fOon 10
Frank Gott, young man who was killed
by the cars near Manchester week before
last. For the past week Miss Brown has
been very dependent, ard letters since
found show that she had contemplated
susclde since the death of her lover. On
Friday afternoon she took beautiful
cross of flowers she had made, hired a
team, drove to the cemetery, and placed
the flowers on the grave Of her departed
lover, and returned to Colchester TO enact
the sad scene. Miss Brown was but Is
years of age, and was engaged Id dress
making Hartford TINES.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

A man in Providence, addicted to "tan-
gle foot, having lmbibed considerable
more than WAS for his good, took IL seat
by the fire, and "soon didn't feel so well
as he used to do" Near the fire was a
brood Of young goslings In a basket that
had been bought in, the weather bciug
stormy. The heat made the man sieS,
aud the disposition was strong within him
TO relieve his overcharged stomach. No
vcss,l being handy for the purpose, except
the basket ofgoslings, the load was quick
is deposited there. Calling his wife he
exclaimed, "Phe-Phmbe, where did /
(hic) did cat those gos .glings ~
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

The President and Directors of the Bal
timore and Ohio Company yesterday, the
9th instant, paid Il proper and handsome
tribute TO the late VIM. Prescott smith
They unanimously passed resolutions cx-
pressiye of their appreciation of his faith-
full services as master OF transportation
for the company through many OF the best
years of his lie, their sense of his loss,
and rendering condOlcnce to his family.
They also voted to set aside $4,000 Of the
preferred per cent. stock of the company,
second series, for the permanent interests
Of the family of the deceased. Baltimore
Sun. 1OMi iOeLober.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
THANKSGIVING Day.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2SrH, APPOINTED
BY THE PRESIDENT.

NOVEMBER 2SrH, APPOINTED
BY THE PRESIDENT.
BY the President of the United States Of
America-A Proclamation:
WHEREAS, The revolution of another
year has again brought the time when IL
Is usual to look back upon the past, and
publicly to thank the Almighty for His
blessings and,
WHEREAS, If any one people has more
occasion than another for such thankful
ness II Is the citizens Of the United States,
whose Government is their creature, sub
lect to their behests, who have reserved to
themselves ample civil and religious free
dom, and equality before the law who
during the last twelve months, have enjoyed
exemption from any gricvous or general
calamity, and to whom prosperity in agri-
culture, manufactures and commerce has
been vOuchsafed.
Now, therefore, by these considerations,
] recommend that ON Thursday, the 2sth
day Of November next, the people meet In
their respective places Of worship, and
there make their acknowledgements tC
God for His kindness aud bounty.
In witness whereof, have hoieuntO sci
my hand, and caused the seal OF th'
! United States to be alliXed.
] Done at the city of Washij gton thii
/ 11th day of October, in the year of 0ul
Lord 1872, and of the independence o
the United States. the g7th.
(Signed) U. s. Grant.
By the President;
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
PennsylvanIa University.

The handsome and commodlous new
building recently erected for the Depart
ment of Arts and Science in Pennsylvania
University in West Philadelphia was ded-
icated with appropriate services yesterday.
The ceremonies were opened with prayer
by Bishop stephens, after which VIM. Sell
lers, Esq, Chairman ofthe Building com
mlttee, made an address, at the conclusion
of which he handed over the building TO
the Provost and Faculty. The Provost,
Prof, Stille replied, accepting the trust,
after which addresses were made by Prof
]. p. Lesley, Dean of the Faculty in the
department of scicnce,and Judge Ludlow
The new building is very handsome one
and its erection il is believed will make the
beginning of new era in the history of til,
University.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Most Rev James Roosevelt Baylcy was
installed Sunday as Archbishop Of the
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
The ceremonies, which took place in the
Cathedral at Baltimore, were attended by
Archbishop McCloskcy, Of New York, nine
Bishops and two hundred Priests and SEM
inarians. Bishop Wood Of Philadelphia,
invested the Archbishop with the "Pal
hum," which constitutes him the hoad of
the Roman Catholic Episcopate in the
United Srates.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
HIS PICTURE oF HER.


She carries Heaven wherever she goes,
An angel with hidden wings;
She's sphered about with rare repoHe,
That touches surrounding things.
You cannot look in her bonny eyes
But your heart will warm and stir
with a thankful thrill In its glad surprise
Fer the beauty born with her.
There's light that lies upon her grace
Like the sun on far, blue seas,
And her voice Is as tender as her face,
And like the harp o the breeze.
And tender as either Of the twain
Her shapely ana supple hand
The soother and sweetener Of pain,
And the lily Of all the land
Oh under her feet the roses bloom
Where only were thoFns before;
She's so bright that the shadows md no room
Where all was so dark Of yorel
And by Heart's-ease aown In this Wilderness
We reckon her years increase;
For she knows "fhe Paths OF Pleasantness
And finds "the Ways Of Peace
N Y. Independent.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

The Providence Journal relates that on
Friday a little girl four years Of age, who
had wandered away from her mothers
care, fell into the street and was in immi-
ncnt danger of being run over by a horse
attached to an express wagon driven by
drunken man, which was coming at full
speed. just as every one was expecting to
see tho child killed, young lady, Miss
Minnie jackson, sprang for the bride,
caught It, forced the horse back upon his
launches, and rescued the child from its
danger, and handed II to lis mother un-
harmed, after doing tins sLe quietly walk
ed away as If nothing had happl ned,
without stopping to receive thanks f rher
noble and daring deed. The driver was
thrown from the wagon by the sudden
stop, but was not Injured.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Ev-Shefin James O'Brien has accepted
the Apollo Hall nomination for Mayor of
New York.
Shoemaker, Rep, is elected TO Congress
from the Twelfth Pennsylvania District,
by 6S9 majority. Luzerne county, official,
gives Buckalew 2O92 majority.
The National Democratic Committee
have issued an address to the people They
assert that the results Of the elections
show reduction of the strength of their
opponents, and that the victory in Georgia
takes her ont of the list Of doubtful States,
and proneunces in advance the decision
of 125 votes in the electoral college, TO
hch II is only necessary 10 add ~ votes
to elect Greeley and Brown.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
TR0TTING AT THE PARK
Fall Meeting Of at the Wilmington Rife
Park.

The Fall meeting of local turfmen took
place Friday week at the Wilmington Rifle
Park. The day was an excellent one to
try the speed Of horses, and the track was
in splendid condition. A large crowd
gathered on the grounds early iu the after
moor, ,and about the pool-sttnd much excite
ment and interest Was manifested hy the
spirited betting Of the throng. Many ladies
were present and took great interest IN
the racing, and in addition to this
amusement the crowd were treated to Il
performance by a one-lcgged man, Prof
De Houne, on the tight rope.
The arst race Of the day was for purse
Of Sl50-s1OOto the first, S35 to the second,
and $l5 20 the third hOrse-for three miu-
ute horses. Seven horses had been an
nouncei to contend for this purse, but
only F.. NJ. Hastings b. e. Horace Greeley,
Geo. Dolbow's blk. s. Gen. Mcclellan,
Dickinson S Bros b. g. Tip, and Thos.
Cochran's h. q. Don Caesar, trotted. The
race was won by Gen. Mcclellan in three
straight heats, rs follows:
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

At Lancaster Monday complaint was
made before Alderman Amweg by Rein
hardt Reiner, election judge Of the Eighth
Ward of Lancaster, against DR.. IL. f.
Muhlenberg, for Offering said election
Judge 5000 if he would s;uil'' the
ballot box to reduce Buckalew's majority
to 100 in said ward. A warrant was issued
for the arrest of Muhlenberg. DIR. Muhl-
cnberg is United States Revenue Col
Lector, and a brother-in-law of Senator
Cameron.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

An excursion, on grand scale, Is pre-
pairing at Columbia, Pa, under the au-
spices of Cyreno Commandery, Knights
Templar, for tour TO Europe and the
International Exposition aC Vienna.
They propose to start about the LIST. of
June next. Landing at Queenstown, they
will travel through Ireland and Great
Britain, and visit all places of prominence
on the continent. The details have all
been arranged for carrying the party, and
providing for them, at an extremely low
rate. Number limited. Persons wishing
to ioin this most magnificent excursion,
should make it known before the LIST day
of January next. For circulars, or full
particulars, address the Committee, Rambo
kaufman, and Eagle Columbia, Pa.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

A Washington dispatch says it is stated
that the report Of the inspectors in the
case of the steamer Dean Richmond shows
that the accident to the Westtleld was oY-
cusable, compared with the circumstances
of this case. Although the boiler had
been inspected within the year, yet the
age of the boiler justified more frequent
inspection. 1t is understood that hereaf-
ter boilers over five years in use shall be
tested several times during the years they
are thereafter in use.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
Fechter's Theatre.

Fechter's lew theatre IN Nov YORK, The
Lyceum, will be opened very shortly.
Many new mechanical appliances for the
arrangement Of scenery, etc., have been
introduced in Its construction, and the ex-
terror of tho theatre will have, it is said, a
very fine architectural effect. The stage
will have in the rear a covered sky, over
which, by an ingenious device, clouds will
be made to pass, and the orchestra will be
concealed from sight, though a careful ar
rangement Of acoustic Effects provides that
every note shall be distinctly audible. The
auditorium will be provided with sofas,
arranged in groups so Us to afford easy
passing in and out, with plenty of room.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
THE MEEK K-EYED CAMELS.
Two Boston Ladies Visit Central Park,
New York-They Admire its Beauty and
Especially the Animals s--The Camels
Rsoiprooate.

On Wednesday last, two ladies frcm
Boston visited Central Park, New YORK
city. They strollcd on the Mall, admired
Aud Lang syne," took ride on the
lake. and confessed that the Park was a
worthy rival of the great Boston Common.
In fact, If 1t was only located 10 Boston
they were not certain but 1t would excel
the pride of the Hub. Then they went to
the arsenal to see the animals. Miss Rich
ardson, who Is a dashing brunette, wore a
love of hat trimmed with the rarest Of
autumn flowers and grasses. They ad-
mired the monkeys, the bears, the eagles.
and then they followed the crowd TO see
the baby elephant. Near the elephant
couple Of camels were chewing their cud
and dreamily watching the crowd through
half closed eyes. Their innocent look at
tractcd the attention Of Miss Richardson
and she paused to expatiate to her friend
Miss Andrews, on the noble animals
meekr ess, aud what Blessing he was to
the children of the desert. Then they
turned their attention to the baby elephant.
In a few minutes the crowd was startled
by the shrieks of IA woman. some shou.-
ed that the lions had got loose, while
others yelled hears, aud still Others snakes.
A stampede and panic was Imminent :
but glance toward the camels soon
turned the cries of fright 10 shouts OF laugh
ter. The largest and most innocent look
ing of the canels had evidently become
Impressed with the idea that the flowers
and grasses in Miss Richardson's hat were
real, and opening his dreamy looking eyes
and mouth ut the same time, he elevated
the hat and the lady's chignou about six
teen feet IN the air. Evidently he was
sadly disappointed, for after getting thom
well into his mouth, he spat them out,and
aud closing hls dreamy looking eyes and
large mouth, again looked innocently
down at the crowd The damaged head
gear was restored to the unfortunate own
or, and soon after the two ladies' from Bos-
ton, were speeding away from the Park
in a close carriage. As Miss Richardson
entered the carriage'she remarked to Miss
Andrews that she coul int imagine why
the Park Commissioners allowed such
horrid ugly-lopking brutes to run loose in
the Park without muzzlng. She was
quite sure such thing not be allowed on
the Boston Common.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

The Newton kansan learns from a gen
tleman just arrived from Caldwell, that
about three weeks ago a party Of men
went to ranch southeast Of Caldwell,
occupied by four women, who kept 1t as
place of secret redezvous for the horse
thieves who ply their trade along the south
border of the State. Al the ranch they
found seven men, who were recognized as
old offenders; these and the women they
took a short distance FROM the mnch TO a
piece of timber, and hung the whole gang.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Lewis Mckenzie, of Alexandria, Va. has
received letter from Horace Greeley, in
which, speaking of his invitation to visit
the Loudoum Agricultural Fair, he informs
Mr.. Mckenzie that his wifeis dangerously
III, indeed, that her life is despalred Of,
and that unless there is an unexpected
change for the better he will be compelled
10 forego all his contemplated visits.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Tho propeller Lac La Belle sprung aleak
on Sunday night, and sunk Monday
mo rning in Lake Michigan, ahont twenty
miles from Racine, Wis. Three boats
with men FROM the propeller, including
the captain, Sanderson, have arrived at
Racine. At last accounts, two other boats
containing passengers and crew had not
been heard from. The Lac La Belle was
heavily ladeR with produce.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

At Buffalo, Charles O'Hara, Edward
Roman and and Francis Northhouse, sen .
fenced to the pcnitentiary for burglary and
grand larceny, escaped from the officers
Thursday week while being conveyed
TO the cars to be taken TO State prison.
They had sawed through the rivets Of their
shackels in the cell the previous night,
and when they reached the street O'Hara
complained that his shackles hut. The
officers stopped to relieve him, when all
threw of the irons and fed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Josh Billings Gays; eve read that Esaw
sold hiz birthrite for soup, and many Won
dered at his extravaganza. But Esaw
discovered early what many man has
discovered since, that it is hard to live on
a pedigree. Josh Billing.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

The Chicago Times has an original poem
on " The Burnt District at Midnight"
The 102d verse reads; "The derrick
stands still 'gainst the half-iinishcd wall.
The brick piles are quiet the stones are
al rest. Tomorrow they'll rise, nine or
ten stories tall, in huge, massive structures
the worst in the West"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19
A BASE PARODY

When lovely woman reaches forty.
And finds, too late, streak Of gray
What charm can soOthe her melancholy,
And drive the silvery lines away2
The only charm her locks TO color,
To hide her age from every eye,
To steal away her daughters lover
Aud craze her husband, is-to dye.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Synopsis-First heat-Thcre was moth
ing remarkable in this heat. Second heat
Lucy came in ahead on the home stretch
in this heat, hut she having cut Eugene
out out in the first round unfairly the sue
cess of Lucy was marked to the credit Of
Eugene. Third heat-This was perhaps
the prettiest heat trotied during the day,
both horses doing we'll, and Lucy sue
ceedcd in reaching the scroll two lengths
ahead Of hcr worthy competitor. Fourth
hcat-Lucy did well this time and Eugene
did better than before, the first horse COM
ing in little in advance. Fifth heat
This was the last heat and either horse
had hut to gain it To he successful. Both
tried hard for il, hut Lucy seemed deter
mined for new laurels and came in ahead.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

The political editors are terribly ex-
sha6le fellows if they believe half they
write.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19

Holace Greeley,
McClellan's time, 3.O2.
Third Heat.
Gen. Mcclellan, /
Don Cesar,
Tip, 3
(Iiorace Greeley had been withdrawn }
McClellan's time, 3.Ol%.
Synopsis-Flrst heal-On the nth at
tempt TO start the horses got off, Don
Caesar leading, but Mcclellan gradually
gained and soon passed him. Tip and
Greeley kept close To each other, the for
mer, however, leading. Mcclellan gradu-
ally put more space between himself and
Don Caesar, and ON arriving at the judges
stand ON the home stretch he led Don
Caesar hy two lengths.
Second hcat-rhc horses got Oft nicely
on the fourth attempt, Mcclellan soon
leading. All the horses run more or
less Oh the first round and when they had
completed the first half mile Mcclellan
was leading nicely, closely pursued by the
other three horses, they being nearly neck
to neck. Mcclellan soon gained and the
other horses separated. When the horses
arrived home Mcclellan was about a
length ahead of Don Cesar, the latter
horse distancing Tip considerably and
leaving Greeley many yards behind.
Third heat-Greeley made out so miser-
ably in the two heats he was withdrawn.
| This heat was an easy victory for MeClel-
Ian. lie took the lead nj first and gained
constantly, aAd when he arrived at the
Judges stand on the home stretch Don
Cwsar was 40 yards behind and TIP about
80. The contest in this heat was solely
between the two last named horses, which
was ut times exciting, but on account of
something in the last half Don CRsar
gained wonderfully On Tip and distanced
| him 40 yards when he arrived at the
| Judges stand on the home stretch.
The race for the purse of $3.50 for NIL
horsos--Sl5O for the hest horse, s75 to the
second best, and S25 to the third, was call
cd next. Five horses had been named
for this contest but only four appeared,
viz: G. b. Phillips b. IN. Susie Kurtz, j.
NJ. Petltt's b. m. Sunbeam; John Z. Tur-
uer's s. 2. Dot, and J. X. Levitts +. Q,
Star. The last named horse was success
ful as will be seen by the following;
Fret Heat,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-19


Synopsis-First heat-Sunhoam led ont
but Dot soon passed her, Star following
close Sunbeam was eventually passed
by Susie Kurtz in fine style. Second heat
Dot was ahead hut star gradually gain
ed iill be broke. This left Dot compare
lively easy victory. The speed aud posi-
tious of the other horses varied much.
Third heat-This was a good heat. Dot
rot the lead. lost it., again got ahead, but
was passed by Star again, who beat him
two lengths. The other horses trotted
we'll. Fourth hcat-TLis was an unfayor-
able heat for Dot who allowed not only
Star but also Susie Kuttz 10 pass him and
assign him to third position, notwith-
standing the fact that he lead at the start.
Fifth hcat-This WAS Il badly contested
heat and all the horses acted miserably-
They seemed to straggle. All started
even but Star distanced Dot on the nome
stretch two lengths.
The third and last race was for a purse
of s15O-SlOO to the best, $3j to the sec
ond and SIS to the thirl-for 2.40 horses.
| d. W. Worthiugton entered +. z. Eugene
and F. B. ElkintOn entered b. m. Lucy.
Joseph lIcndlcy b. g. Flushing was named,
but he did not trOt. The following is tho
/ rcsult of the race -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-24

ALLEGED MIsMANAGEMENT OF TIE
Mr.. VERNON ESTATE Mrs. L. Z. BRIGGS
well known contributor to the press
over tho signature OF "Olivia," has pub.
lishcd in the Washington Chronicle a
rather startling account of the manner in
which the Mt. Vernon estate is misman.
aged by Miss CUNNINGHAM, who, it is
charged, has gradually usurped all au,
thority and now holds Mt. Vernon for her
own uses without rendering any account
of the expenditures and receipts. This
exposure cannot fail to attract public at
tcntiOn, and unless some explanation can
be nude by Miss CUNNINGHAM, those
WHO contributed the funds for the pur-
chase of the property will doubtless see
that the management is at once reformed.