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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

MEETINGS THIS EVENING.
st. Johns Commandery. No. l. KIT, at
Masonic Hail. 224 Market street.
Jefferson Lodge, No. 2, 1. o. o. f., at Odd
Fellows Hall, 3rd and King
Keokuk Tribe, No 8, 1, o. r. NJ, at Red Mems
Hall, AIS Market street
Wilmington Division, No, 1, s. of T., at 5th
and Market streets
:, Wilmington Council, No, /, o. U. A. NJ, at
Mechanics Hall, 2l9 King street
-. Hope Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. M, at Hall
Fifth and Market streets.
Market street.
Clayton Lodge, No. A. K of p. at Knipbts NJ
Pythias Hall, 211 Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

EMPLOYMENT Brisk Sixteen advertisements
Of Situations and Help Wanted" appeared in
the COMMERCIAL, yesterday afternoon Three
milliners. printer, two bricklayers a carriage
painter, tailoress, two moulders, two house
painters, and number of domestic servants.
cooks, ehambermaids, &c., were advertised for,
One advertiser alone desired situation for
general Homework.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

VISITING PHLDELpH1A.-The pupils of Taylor
Il Jackson's Academy left the city this morning,
on visit to Philadelphia, where they propose to
see a number Of the places Of interest, including
the Mint, Independence Hall, Navy Yard ,Acade-
my Of Natural Sciences, 10, &c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
~-NoTTcR

The subscriber hereby gives his friends and the
pubic generally to understand that, notwithstand-
ing the absurd reports TO the contrary-gotten up
and circulated by certain crossgrained individuals
acuated BY malicious motives-he may still be
found at his place OF business, Nos. 5l2 and 5l4
Market street. where he expects TO remain until It
suits his pleasure to remove elsewhere, and from
which ne does not contemplate a speedy removal
as ne mas nve years lease OF the premises
Respectfully, etc.,
CBAS. II. NYK
. Proprietor Wilmington Restaurant and Billiard
PRrlor -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

R-There Is yet lime to take full course OF les
sons In Drawing, In Perspective or I'm Painting be-
fore the summer vacation, II begun by Monday or
Tuesday, April 18th or 80 h. apply TO A. T. Scott
NO. 8 Almonds Building Righth street between
night, or frem 6, A M, TO s, P NJ on Wednesday
and Friday, at his residence 4Oo KFourth street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

TIE Monroe STREET SEwER.-The filling in
OF the earth over the Monroe Street Sewer has
been performed, but there have been left sew.
eral widely-gaping chasms at different places
along it which should receive immediate atten-
tlon. In the passage of vehicles along The
street the slightest accident might produce the
direst results. Let these ugly orifices be filed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Ew-E Ertsnsfps Furniture stors.-The attention n

% BztensiDe Furniture Store-The attention OF
hepublic is called TO the very large and varied
stock Of furniture of j. q j. II. Harman, No. 41O
King street There is nothing equal 10 It in the
State of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
for ofice or dwelling can doubtless be accommo-
dated by this old and reliable firm. They make
their own goods and sell at prices low as the best
houses In the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

~ Puintfng Up.-Mr. John H. Muhlhausen, the
wel-known Merchant Tailor, at AIS King street.
has had his store inside repainted, that It looks
as bright and clean and pleasant as one Of the new
suits OF clothes he makes for customer. Mr N.
mas very pleasant store, convenient TO customers,
that his expenses are moderate, which accrues TO
the benent OF those he does business for Those who
want 70 employ satisfactory tailor had better go
10 John.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Samuel Murphy is
building row 10 three-story brick dwellings, on
sixth street, between Madison and JeffeTson.
Joseph l.. Carpenter is also building row of 8
threestory bricks on Fourth street, between
Monroe and Adams
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
New Advertisements. rhls Day.

New Advertisement, Tails Day.
Co-PaFtnsrship notice. Ur
Dry Goods-V. b. Archamhauli.
Notice-Dlamond State Oh COMPANY
Girl wanted for general housewofk
Base Ball Netice-Diamond State
Wanted mortgages on city property.
Boarding, at 9a8 r. 4th Street.
StrawsHats renovated at 4th and King SITS.
Hardware-Truman a shaw
Funeral Notices.
100 colored men wanted to work on P.,w. a B. r
Wanted-CanVaAsers for Sewing Machine
Auction sale OF doors wfndow-frames and sash.
simmons tlocums Minstrels, May 9Th and Tth
oberon Cigar at Chambers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
u-UP TOWN SHOE sroRE.

HH-UP TOWN SHOE STORE.
LADIES, MISSES, AND GENTLEMEN,
Are most respectfully invited to call at
NO. 10 WEST EIGHTH STREET,
and satisfy themselves tsat that is the place to gel
hand made BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS made
10 order. perfect nt guaranteed.
LADIES, MISSES, and CHILDRBY'S
machine sewed bosts and shoes for sac at the verJ
lowest prices. Do not forget 10 call and learn my
prices before giving your orders elsewhere for Gus
tom boots, shoes and CATERS.
Repairing neatly and promptly done.
J. N. HOLMES,
Ne, 10 West Eighth street,
mar9e-u I'D door from Shipley,) VIII, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

L. W. Stidham Son, auctioneers. apnoupce
very extensive sale of sash, doors, frames.
&c, at 2OS East 4th street. on Tuesday after,
noon, May 7th at o'clock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

FIRST DAY ScHooL.-Third Haven Meeting, Of
Friends, near Easton, Talbot county, organized
a First Day School on first day last twenty
three children were present. Robert b. Dixon
was elected Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

PoINr BREEZE PARK.-A trot took place yes.
terday afternoon, at Point Breeze Park between
tae horses Red Cloud. Lady Briggs and Lucy.
heats, the time being 2.511I, 2 81 and 252l%
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
WE OFFER FOR SALE THE
$50 Bonds of the WiLnsin0tOn d
Western Railroad Co.,

5-5O BONDS of the WiLnsin0 atom d
Western RGtIrOGd Co.,
Interest BIO per annum, payable quarterly on the
nrst Gays OF January, April, July and October, in
each year. Registered or coupon, at the option of
hoider. Free OF United States and State Taxes.
The bonds are secured by a FIRST and only deed or
trust or mortgage, to Washington Jones. Thomas
wood, and George ". Bush. Trustees, in the sum OF
nVe hundred thousand dollara The bonds will he
Issued to such an amount as may be found reouiste
not exceeding In all the above sum-
Ihe subscribed capital of the road is two hundred
ana nfty thousand dollars, which is now mostly
called and which will be fully paid ln as rapidly as
the terms OF subscription will admit viz: at the
rate Of ten per cent per month.
This stock subscription is now being used in pre-
parIng Ie ROAD Ior the iron, and viii be than
ucleht 70 pay for the grading, bridge and trestle
Work engineering, fencing, right OF way for Inc
a1au @ anu sldngs and for land for station houses
~ tne prooeedS oi the bonds will be used In paying
tor the ron rolling stock depot buildings and Other
nrst SlOOiVOO OF the bonds will be offered at
% AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
Ihe right 70 advance the price, after SlOOOOO shall
nave been sold is expressly reserved '''S' SDD'i
The WILMINGTON d WESTERN RAILROAD
extends from Christiana HarbOr in the ,itv az VII
mington, to Landenburg in Chester Co1n}v y pspn
sylvanla, where 1t csnnects with the PennsvIvania
Relamare hallroad which crosses the Philadelphia
q bAlumOre Central Railroad at AVondale and ex
tends 10 the Pennsylvania Rairoad near PaTkea-
pputg: plfg: an 8xtension through Oxford and Peach
DotIVin 20 hanover junction, on the Northern Gem
Iai hailr0ad, is believed to be now assured. ami
InIther extensions westward, through Southern
pennsylvania, are contemplated and more or iesa
deVeloped In all this region the progress Of thIs
rOau IL watched with much interest IL heinO re
ghrded as the most feasible outlet 10 tide wateT FOR
large and undeveloped region, "~'sA' ioi
AS local road II is fully expected that the trafac
now exlstingi and which will be developed almost
Immediately upon the completion of the road. viii
Yield revenue ample for the payment OF operatIng
expenses and the interest upon Its bonds The Conn.,
sIy ior Wch Il must form the outlet is thickly non
@Hated @ ana rlch in varied manufacturing interasts
h nhe Gltl1ens OF Wilmington have manifested. nv
tneir liberal subscriptions to the capital stock theiI
sstlnae Of the importance Of the road TO ther bust
With the confident belief that the Road will he a
success, and That the bonds will be now and hereaf
Ter most desirable ~ NSAe~i
HOME INVESTMENT,
we recommend them to our customers and the nnh-
rates. - S~0"onso ~ iun
DKHAYEN 4 BROTHER, PHILADELPHIA.
X X ROBINSON d CO., Wimington
JOHN M0lEAR a son,
NJ. M. CHILD d CO.,
A. II. GRIMSHAW
GEO. s. GRUBB,
feb9-tf-of d&w w.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

~ The first thing you do after moving is to x
right down to CHEAP JOHNS and select whatevel
you may want for housekeeping; for John has nc
this city. NO. K. FOURTH ST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

RECEIPT OF IRoN Five carloads of iron we're
received this morning, for the Wilmington 4
Western r. r. and sent out to the track LAYERS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

OBTTuARY.--Mr. Samuel S. Downing, moroc.
co manufacturer. of the firm of Downing 4
Price, an old resident and esteemed citizen, died
Yesterday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
CITY ITEMS.

Ew-Ths new Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia, Pa
ia perfect palace In its appointments.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

81 PaBphist and Book Work, of all kinds, done in
the best style, at the JOB Onire g. W. Cor OF Fifth
and Market Sts., Second Story
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

E~-To produce a clear bright healthy and utl
full complexion. use the "DOLLAR RRWARE
SOAP for toilet purposes
WIN. Il. ALMOND BRO, Agents for wilmington
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

eB-cdu or Send for estimates prices and othei
information as to job Printing. F c. Ferris, sup
erintendent COMMERCIAL Press jon Rooms, 9th and
Market Sta.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Marine News.

WILMINGTON, May. 3.
The barque Cdrib sailed with corn meal to-
day for st. Croix, W. st Ildies
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

NJ Office OF DISSOLUTION. Ts = coDor+ror
~ snip heretofore existing between Georye VII
neilni q Evan j. Millward Thomas L. stratfoTd. Jos
Io,1a d. 1l9sqn' and D. Aldred has this ay been dis
soNeu S ny mutual consent, by the flfhdrawal OF
HeoIge Mllhelml The business Of thu late arm will
De settled pV the remaining partners.
IHos. L. STRATFoRD, j. d. tDPED
6vaR' 6xan D. ,MnLwAhD, Jos. Is GIBsos,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Auftipu Sales.

Doors, Windew4Frames and sush m, a,.,,.
/ 4 W. sudnsm 4 Son, Auctioneers, VIII s,Ir a,
PUBIC pun sac NO. sOs East 9Th str. et WilmlngtoS
Dei on luesday afternoon, May Ith 1917 AZ a, !
O'Clock, M, large invoice OF do rs aaSb b,,n1 =
Mindo frames &c $40 doors assorted i5O Winan'
sanes wisn M sash and blinds 10 matcH, 400 liShs
o. SASH sOO brackets assorted, and large nnap,,,
Of goods used BY carpenters 4"Sn'ily
y. me above goods are nrstcass and will hs
above named But ders and Others are uay
v.eo ~ attend tnis sale. Goods can be Heen ~
cal,Ink on .. W, Stidham Son, Aucu neera' ~
caialoguea now ready at Auction Room.
myq-4t
Public sale Of Horses, Carriages, &c.
ihe ne subscriber will sell at Public saeat his stahle
on me corner OF Seventh and Walnut streeis VII
tnelniglon Del, ON SATURDAY, May am 1879 az .
O'Clock, p M, four Irst class arriving Hnrsss s'
,, ~ y san1, years old. ono Of the very best fam
hs,fmsIs hSes ~ the state has otted his mile on
snt sssck, IN lers than three minutes IA per
iecty sound, and good single or doiibie d5iver
NO SOrrel Mare, CiRdreIla sound tind and
ng, er , nne ~, hlse, and nne family Mare can OF
or IN 3. 10 on half mile track. 80 'OF''i'-
vsss 70, "a 81 Young Napoleon, Mahogany Bay Colt four
yeals oid ln Junei trotted his mile )uble when q
stopper N"''J nne
No; I. B'own Horse. Prince, blooded, years old
nne driVer and beautiful stopper; shoNs great
style, ~ perfectly sound and as pretty AZ nidtnT
CARRIAGES &o.-one familv iwo.seated RocIs'
W. Nay, rg T' s1ae lamps; York Wagons, with SHIFT
eton wagon; sets of double Harness. one Of them
orass mounted, cost 500; three sets OF single Har
ness; Halters, Blankets, one Fox Kobe olf Rohe
LAP Blankets, Feed Chest, Buckets Measures Fofks'
ehOVelsl urfy Jomos, and Br shes.
Also npe Cow giving about II uuarts of mill
day, perfectly quiet. ~ 'DiiN
The above PR perry will positively be 30 d a. |
have rented my stables Persons wishing good
81 OK are invited TO attend this sale eV'
sale positive. No pOsiponement
TkhMs-The purchaser au have three months an
al sums over 10y giving bankable note Wi h M,
approved lndorser and interesC added or Interest
oelueted lor the given time n the cash Is paid All
sums unde $50, cash 4'''
aprH, ,Se-mJ2,3 l. W. sTIpHAM
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Eost and found.

II osT-A gold square brscelet, ct Hidth and
A Madison streets, on Tuesday afternoon. Re
ward TO finder n left at ct ROBINS0NS,
May l-2t 8. W. cor. 9th and Orange Sts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
WORKlNGmES,s INsTITgTE -

No. 919 KING STRAET (SECOND Floor.
open every evening Except Sunday, from I to 10
O'Clock. Daily and weekly papers and magazines
containing general mechanical and scientific infor,
maton IL u also provided with an excellent paror
organ and other means OF entertainment. Free TO all
orderly persons. P. N. BRENNAN President,
WIN. H. c2NNELL. Secretary, febistf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
L. ". sTIpHAM.

Sales Of Real and Personal ProIertv promntlv n, L,
eenueu 70 In City or State. Regular Sales Of FIirni
lure st Iheir Auction Room, every WEDNRsD ~
anu SATURDAY mornings. Also, TUESDAY FIJI.
DAY and SATURDAY evenings An goods con.
signed 70 them Will be promptly attended to- Lib.
eral advance on conslRnments dec19-f
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Hsscls, Celia, &o.


wilmington Quotations, furnished by X r. Rob-
inson Co, BankerA 9Th and Market stAss
Al O'Clock. P. n, to-day.
Gold. ll2k
u. q 81 gia....................... 11S
b-70s Issb 1199S
1884. ...........................1 liz
1855. s5......................... n256
1865. sS........................... 11a5S
1881. -......-.................... 1lbk
1858. ............................ 11bI
70 11OsS
Reading X r. stock. k.......................... 90
Uulon Pacincs. ..................,...:... s976
N. Z. Central. aa14
ootlpt. ...........-'.............. 92A
n X: krle.......s... s...................,.,..... 6S
Reading ....... ..............,.... 20
Lake Shore NJ. 96zS
c. a Pittsburg. 92G
@. N. Western Com. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sOh
Pref. ef.......................... "a
g Rock Island .1l5lS
Pacific Mail. ......................... T5A
Ohio Miss. iss.......................... 49k
Western Union Telegrh.. .......... .......... 76k
Ohloh racine ................'......... 4Oh
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Antttes.

A TTENTIoN DIAMOND STATE BOYS. "a
q oc,e meeting win be held this, Thursday, evening
ioI tne purpose OF reorganization BY order f me
Inyz-le PRESIDENT.
NJ oIICE,IThe Yearly Meeting OF the stocEhoIJ-
~ eIs OF the Diamond State Oil Company will he
nein % on Ihnrsday the 10th inst, at T. p M at the
once o oI q Maris, ESQ, No s02 Market Street
myGtilO,l 10 VIM. PRES TON Sec pro tenn.
GoPARTNERsHIr G NoTICE-The uadera0pcd
,6 s ra'g tis day entered into partnershilI under
1hee tne Dusne at the old stand No. 23S King ST.
Where tney VIII be happy to furnish their old cns
oneIs ana tne public generally, with nrst-cIsss
ssarIiages OF every description Thankful for pasi
Iavors hey hOpe, by strict attention TO isness to
heflt share OF public patronage w
THoS l. STRATFORD, j. u Arnovn
EVAN j. MILLwARD, Jos. b. GTssos.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
Situations aud 75elp as'anted.

SUMMONS ana 5tflp aVanted.
acknowledgements of three lines are inserted under
this head twice for % cents)
WANTED +, know that they can get
and King stree,s ~
my2-1m ID NJ Cforn
VIVIAN BD.-A German or American girl for
given Apply at Gil MARKET ST. myq-2t'
NANTED-Ca CanvasseTs for the America R1tto1-
w Hole, OVerseamlng and Sewing Machine
Apply 10 b. +. McKRRsHAM q SON,
my1-ae- 5OI King street.
A 6NoLoRED MEN ATTENTIoN.-ioO Colored men
" wan ed Immediately, to work on the Darby I'm.
provemett OF the P. W. Il. R. r., between Chester
and Philadelphia a Ar Apply on the work to
E CURTIS. near Chester
n..,,,- SAMUEL BOYD, near Gray'a Ferry,
wages tl.75 per day, Inyp.at
WANTED-A gentee white girl for general
w h0usewofki 10 such a one good home ana
myl.st $40 WEST ST.
"ANTED.-Twe Bricklayers; steady lob none
w but good nds need apply to '''"'
mayl-u SPARKS &foN, TIA e Tth St
WANTED:-A milliRer; one that is good trim.
w mer Address, 0 4 Il. PESNocK, s'''i-
lnsyl-A- kennett Square, Pa.
WANTbD-sI UATIoN "A good girl wants
w place to do general homework. Apoly AT
nlyl.H 625 W. FRONT ST.
| WANTED-one good carriage painter. Ap5Iy
| Wv 10 \ ppn
| apr3O-5t' MiddIetown na,
| WANTKD.-A good colored Girl for cook and
aprs0-4ts 60s VEST CT
| WANrED- good tailoress to operate on Sing.
w er Sewing Machine. Apply at
aprfsn 6lsTATNALL ST.
| ED-IMMEDIATELY. = At The IntfIIg
| w gence Ofhce No. s26 Orange street ffty ptris
I0r COOKS chambermatds, walters and nurse pirIs
also good girls for the country; good cook for
Cnesler. aprf94t MRs e. j. LYNCH.
WANTED-Two good journeymen house paint
| annnoo Sds' a.s Apply 10 y. X. CLOUD,
aPIIs-oG GlS Market street.
WANrkD-A good whit girl for general hoase-
| w WORK In small family Apply at
aPrzYtL 9l5 TATNALL ST.
"ANI ED-TwO moulders. Apply 10
| w.. PENNINGT0N n BRO.
ap.z'-Os. Midiletown, Del.
"ANTED Two good mil iners. Apply to
| MES K J. BALiOIT
aprz,-oe 79I shipley Street.
"ANTE0 : IMMEDIATELY = Al the IntelI.
Wv g-nce ONCE, N. K, cor. Second and West
stsssts good COOKS and girls for general house
wa apr24-lw
| "ANTED "A Whitegirifor general housework
w Reference required. Apply al
aPrls-I 112i MARKET ST.
| WANTBD-Agents for the best book offered
| w 10 agents for long time. Liberal tegnls
| .o,. PORTER Il CO., 400 Market St,
inhi 4I-u Wilmington, Del
1
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
0KxToE OF THE DAILY CozurERmAI. I
Wilmington, Del, Maya, i872.

At = meeting Of the Hope Loan Association,
held last evening, $3.50 sold at ASH per cant pre-
snium, and $4,000 at 2551S per cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

orlCE'.Ihe undersigned has lifted up a Laun-
~ ~ uly W 4tn and King Sts., over Kennard a 10 "a
dry goods store, has engaged Rd,y from pSiiad,s
baunau[y annaly 20 take charge OF work. All kinds of
a WoIh @ VIII 0e done in the best pos sbe man
nto TOT iui particulars in regtlrd TO Prices &c
please eal at at either 7OT shipey St. or Laundry,
apr2I-6t a w ng ro1-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

NOTlCE.-We are now selling oar best Fxtra
IN Family Flour at t10.25 per bbl, dpliVered v 10 q
consumers within the city limits "
JAMES K PRICE a. ca
fehz'W Brendvwine Mills. Foot Walnrt q.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

Il in The country N''Ps"VT
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
NoTIoE.
THE WILMINGTON e. READING n.
COMPANY

NoTICE.
TIE WILMINGTON g. READING r.. m.
COMPANY
nav9 u y, completed arrangements to carry MONEY,
PACkAGkS, aud EXPRESS MATTER IN ana
IRON az points on the line Of their road and West
SsssteI express matter sent to Franklin Telegraph
OIee, No. West Third street, or their Depot Front
anu Maulson, or ORDERS left with McMullen Seal
apr6-u q Sir0Ik Gani In.
TAkE NOrICE-Persons selling or disposing Of
IL property must notify the Assessora or fbev
MI TIl pe neid responsible for the tax. ALEXANDER
W. Sn1A1NpLEh 6lO Washington street, North District
mM. SIlLLEY, al Poplar street, South District
the two dlstricts- ian9s n fl
NOTICE is hereby given that a book of deposit,
~ oxoo, IN the Wilmington Savings Fund Society,
Lelonsng to Sarah T. Hobson mas been lost or ms
al. application has been made at the oflice of the
Institution for a new book 0
aprll-3t-ltaw SARAH r. UORSON
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

NEw CASTLE 4 FkE,lCHIfo IN TURNPIKE
AN AND RAILROAD COMPANY. --'
NM ou,,,,., ..,-. April 29d, 1872
Ihe annual meeting of the stockholders Of this
company, ana an election of Directors will fake
Rlace az the office OF the Company in New Castle
Il, A. M. ~ " 1 70 u1d3ySt-F Idyt Fn AS'aS
apr23-26 90.3-6S Sasratn,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02
a3aak Statements.

- EPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF "THE Ma
~ TIQNAL BANK OF WILMINGTON a BRAN
DIVINE" a. Wilmington,in in the State OF Delaware,
1917. - - e- N"5 - NR'"f
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-02

Advertisements of three lines are ipserted unde
this head twice for 2n centsA ~
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-07
a Woman Who vyo,,s Talk

The St. Louis Journal tells the follow
ing:
Mrs. Thomas Ryan, the woman who
prefers TO remain in Jail rather than testify
against the husband who almost killed her,
was again brought into tho Police Court
his morning, but is still as obstinate rs
aVer.
Judge Cullen remarked 10 the prisoner
that ne bad been as lenient with her as
possible, and that he had ende avored 10 ex-
plain to her the necessity Of the law. at
is impossible TO release you, madam" con-
tinued the Judge, 'ifvou will not be sworn.
The law says you are a competent witness
and 1 am obliged to remand you. If l
make an exception in your case will have
TO in all"
Mrs. Ryan, (determinedly)-"Wen, yer
'onOr, l will not shware agin my husband"
Judge Cullen an have to send you 10
jail again, if you won't BE- sworn"
Mrs. RI get plenty to ale, yer 'onor,
in jail; more nor two ike me- could aie."
Judgs-"Bu: you don't ike the condn-
meni?"
Mrs. R.-"Not very much, sir. Saint
Pa7thur was in jail, but he got out"
Prose cutting Attorney angel spread
wide the gate for him, eh:?'
Mrs. R.-"Yes, and Tie Lord viii relasa
me-"
Judge Cullen abruptly ended this dia-
logue by informing The Teticent prisoner
that he could, to certain extent, spprec-
ates her position, but that he was forced
10 remand her for two days LONGER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-12-07
A ctiOu of che Columbia Bar ON the
heath OF David a.. shelton

At Q meeting of the members Of the Co
II mbia bar, held few days ago to take
suitable action with regard to the death Of
David c. shelton, Col. 4. n. Shelton was
aided TO the chair, and ii. P. Figures APP
.I1intes Secretary. a co-1aittee consist
irg Of Q. S. Hill, Joe ". Gordon, Robert
d. Mckay, w. 5. Rainey and Joe Il. Fus-
spD, was appointed TO draft suitsble res 1lu-
lions. \ preamble was introduced and the
following adopted:
Whereas. it has pleased the Supreme
Judge of the Universe 10 call from our
oar on earth to his eternal bar, our friend
AID brother David Campbell Shelton, We
have nletthis day to 0epi0se bis death. Mr.
SHELTON came into our midst about eighteen
months ago, since which time he has been
4 member Of Cur bar. His demeanor Bas
a. all times been eHinently correct, honor
s5le and upright, and his intercourse with
us professionally and socially has been open,
frank and friendly. No young man at the
bar stood higher or was more generally be-
loved.
Thereto e, be it Resolved, That, in his
death, the bar has lost one of lis most
promising members, the church a zealODs
and unspo ted christian, the community
Young man of rare virtues and lrreprosch-
allie moral recitude, and society pure and
genial soul.
Resolved, That we sympathiZs with his
usresved family, and offer them only the
r,nsolation Of tie Bible: "Whom the Lord
ioysth, he chasteneth and scourgeth every
sol whom he receiyetb."