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New Orleans Republican., 1872-11-27
AMCSE1IENTSs
Fnrfetfes Theatre.

The cream Of the theatrical business this
Miss Clara Morris, az Cora, in The drama Of
ARTICLE AZ, ]" is certainly an actress of won
derful merit, and she holds the audience
spell bound by her impersonations Grand
matinee 0day at twelve o'clock, when
Article A. will be repeated, as it will also
be this evening.
St. Charles Theatre.
The audience intensely enjoyed the Kit
Redditg Of Mr.. Chantrau last night at the
st. Charles Theatre. The same bill this
evening. Friday evening benefit Of Mr.. +.
s Chanfrau, Saturday noon grand kit
matinee.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03
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Il. EMMETT ROBINSON. Treasurer.
X. Z. FRAlM, Secretary and ManagerJ
DIRECTORS:
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John M. Curtis. Physician
X. Emmett Robinson, Banker.
This Company issues its policies on stock rates.
which are eny- five per cent. below mutual rates.
and its IS 0 0OO capital stock is pledged for the
payment Of Its policies, which is security in add
ton to its premium receipts that cannot be secured
in any mutual company.
No dividend delusions-so much insurance for
so mnch money-the difference in rates being equal
to twenty. five per cent. dividend in advance in
mutual company.
The insuring public are respectfully invited to
cali the undersigned at the C0mpanys office, for
information concerning plans of insurance. tables
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oct9 .d5tawkw2m Secretary and Manager
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03
III. message oeaelad.. with j. r.tsrene. = ciyil

The message concludes with > reference = CIVIL
Service Reform, and says: M
During my term Of Office it shall be Nv esL-
est epdeavor to apply the rules as to secure ne
greatest possible reform in the civil serviceo OF me
government, but it will require the direct action
Of Congress to render the enforcement OF the sys-
tenn binding upon my successors, and hope that
the experiences Of the past year. together with ap
propriate legislation by Cangress, may reach
satisfactory solution of this question and secure to
the public service for all time practical neshod
of obtaining faithful and efficient officers and em-
ployees." E4tEt Haif
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03

The annual report Of Commissioner DoHgaass,
Of the Internal Revenue, gives variety Of statis
tical information. He estimates that the revense
from internal taxation for the current fiscal year
will not fall short of *ll0,09o0oo, or $l0O0o.0oO
less than for the year ended June so, lSs2. The
decrease is caused by the reduction Of taxes.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03

It will be interesting to note tha movements OF
the retiring board OF State officials in South Caro-
lima. Columbia correspondents say that these
gentlemen are all rich and can afford to retire ~
their gains. They went South poor; will they
come back to enjoy their ll-gotten fortunesF And,
after these dsperse, shall witness the incoming
Of a new corps Of officials whose antecedents are
not altogether favorable to hopeful future.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03

Cosr OF AMrsEMESrs.-The receipts Of sew
eral of the New York Theatres, on Thanksgiv.
ing Day, amounted to total of $39,5l6. The
Grand Opera House took Sc, 500; the Filth
Avenue, $1,000; the Olympic, $4,000; Barnum's
Menaperie $360O
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03
.AILY GAZETTE.
C.P. Jousssr, Rprroa AsD P,orarnroa.

TIE DAILY GAZETTE is published every afternoon.
texcept Sunday at 46 Market street, and served oy
carriers to subscribers in all parts Of Wilmington
and the surroupdins towns and villascA for six
cents week, payable weekly. Yearly subscribers
IS. in advance.
The DELAWARE GAZETTE. established is4'
the largest and most aourishing weekly IN the
tate, and hiss larger circulation than any otnef
tho Peninsular. Published every Friday morn
ing at = . year, in advance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-12-03
New BOOl anna SslOc Store.
r GEO. S. HAGANY,

No. WEST SECOND STREET -
- between Market and Shipley has just laid in
q large and varied assortment Of Boots and Shoes
for Ladies, Gentlemen, Boys. Misses and Children.
ali Of which he proposes to sell at prices to suit the
present times. and respectfully asks the public to
CYL and examine his stock.
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Blind Tom had the best OF the lead, Lochiel sec
ond, Vesuvius third, The Earl fourth, Dick Jackson
fifth. The first hurdle stationed at the foot of
the bluf under the Club House. Blind Tom was the
first horse 1t, The Earl second, but he hit 1t so
hard that IL swayed over; Lochel third,
Dick Jackson fourth, vesuvius NTH, Nick
ajack sixth, and after he jumped down
arose at the same instant and stood and looked at
each other for several seconds, neither being hurt
in the least. The successful horses passed around
the hill In the meantime, and when they came In
sight on the lower turn for the second hurdle Blind
Tom was showing the others the road to victory,
L0chiel second, Vesuvius third, The Earl and Dick
Jackson far behind. As the horses came up the
hOmestretch and jumped the third hurdle at the
lower end OF the Grand Stand, Blind Tom and LOchel
were far in advance OF the Others and were running
away from them. The leaders jumped spendidly
and they passed the stand and went at the fourth
hurdle which was near the upper turn, at a fiat
of the race at this time. Blind Tom led around the
upper turn and down to the blulf about length.
This hurdle had been Knocked down when the
horses passed over 1t the first time, and there was
no jump to make. L0chiel lay at Toms tanks as
they passed around the hill, and when they came in
view for the sixth hurdle, on the lower
turn, they were head and head. They
made the jump together, and alighted
on even terms, and away they came around into the
homestretch side by side. LOchie beat Blind Tom
nearly a length up the stretch to the last hurdle,
and when he landed after the jump Blind Tom was
In mid-air. Lochiel then came away and won the
q bad third, Dick Jackson a worse fourth, The
Earl far behind. NichaJack came in several minutes
after the other horses had gone to their stables.
Time of the race, 3:38L.
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DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL NOTES.

Johnny Thompsons 'Colored Brothern holds the
boards at Woods Museum.
Chicago may be seen In blaze at the Theatre
Comique 1t ia the latest sensation.
DAILY announces the 10th of June az the last
night Of his season and OF "Article 47.n
Theodore Thomas continues his delightful sum-
mer night concerts at the Central Park Gardens.
"Enoch Arden" keeps on his melancholy way at
Booths but his departure to better world may be
soon expected.
The Naiad Queen continues to float on the
waves OF popular applause at Mrs. Conway's
Brooklyn Theatre.
The preparations for the monster peace jubilee a
Boston are nearly complete, and we may soon be
expecting the first boom OF Gilmore's big drum.
The Seguin Opera Company are achieving quite
success at the charming little hall in Twenty-thr
street. English opera is evidently popular with
large body Of theatre-goers.
"Humpty Dumptyr will take leave THE New York
public on Tuesday evening and set out a tour
through the States. His next appearance in public
will be made In the Hub, where he expects to make
a hubbub.
A farewell matinee benefit will be rendered 70 the
veteran actor, ID. q. Anderson, on Wednesday,
June IL, at Booths Theatre. Caesar de Bazani'
will be resuscitated for the occasion, with Edwin
Booth In the title role.
Mrs. Oates was favored last night by visit from
the noble Red Men, who grunted with delight at the
performance OF "Fortuno.u II is said that Red
Dog gave policeman promise never to scalp any
of the troupe in they should fall into his hands
on the plains.
The Georgia Minstres, who announce themselves
as the only original niger troupe, take up their
quarters in Lima Edwin's Theatre on Monday night.
Every darkey OF this troupe brings home wreath OF
laurel from Europe which was specially "growedu
for his sable brow.
The "Long Striker continues to attract large
audiences at Wallack's The subject Just now has
so much interest for the public mind that numbers
OF strikers go TO see how they look on the stage.
Watts play, ION the jury is postponed inden-
nitey, in view OF the success Of the Long Strike"
Miss Griswod the talented young actress, who
made such favorable impression on the theatre.
going public at the st. James Theatre during Mr..
Mackaye's management Is engaged to appear at
the Union Square Theatre In the fall. Miss Girls.
void liz sure OF o warm welcome on her return to
the stage, from which she has been too long absent
High comedy Will replace the variety business which
has hitherto been INDUCED In ut this house, and
from the list OF artists engaged we may look for
desirable addition TO the number Of our intellectual
amusements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-09
THE SEIZURE OF THE ENOLA G.
Affidavit or One OF the Crew and Cha rter-
ers Of the SchoOner-A Charge OF Du-
plicity Against the OMcials Of the Ca
madam Government.

madam Government.
Boston, June 8, 1872.
Samuel Collins, one OF the charterers and crew Of
the fishing schooner Enola c. of Gloucester, seized
in Trinity Bay, by the cutter Stella Maria, for al
legged illegal fishing arrived at Gloucester yester.
day. and has sworn to an alidavt OF the particulars
OF the seizure. before Collector Babson OF that port
which has been forwarded to the proper authorities
at Washington. The aidavit sets forth the follow
ing facts: the Enola c. was at anchor, was
not fishing and had not been fishing in-shore; that
she was boarded by the captain OF the cutter stella
Maria, who engaged in friendly conversation:
that Captain Cunningham asked the captain of the
cutter in regard TO the treaty. as he would not fish
in-shore until assured that he had right to do so
that the captain OF the cutter replied that the
treaty had passed Parliament by a large majority
and that in his opinion there would be no trouble
In fishing in-shore; that the captain OF the cutter
said MS was not revenue vessel, but lighthouse
tender and had nothing to do with the fisheries !;
that some of the crew boarding the cutter asked
what q brass gun was for on board light
house vessel, and were told that 10 was
to be put on Bird Rock as signal gun ;
that acting on these assurances the Enoa
q. proceeded to fish, and the next day the
captain OF the cutter came down stream and laid
IN ambush, as he afterwards informed them, rom
noon until six O'Clock In the evening" waiting TOT
the wind TO die away, so that the schooner couin
not escape, when with three Indians ana seven
white men, all armed, he came alonsside anu
boarded the schooner; that he then reau ms COIN
Missions and took charge OF the vessel oruer'n9 one
OF his men TO the wheel; that when charged WIN
his duplicity by Captain Cunningham, he replied
that he had no right give Americans information;
that they must look out for themselves
The schooner was taken to Father Point; tele-
grams were exchanged with the authorities at
Ottawa and the schooner was towed To quebec by
the steamer Drulu.
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DOMINION OF CANADA.
The Indians on the Saskatchewan in .
state of observation-disclosures Apprc-
Lasl

TORONTO, Ont, June 8, 1872.
Advlces from Fort Garry state that the Indians on
the Saskatchewan are reported to be In very IN
settled condition. They are waiting on the Indian
commissioners to treat with them The Hudson's
Bay Company have always pacided them, put u Is
feared II they not soon treated wit1 the evil
disposed men among them may make tfoupIe.
1t IL represented that American traders are nood-
ing the upper country OF the British territory with
liquor. Some three hundred traders are s'iu 70 po
engaged In the traffic, with John Rand, an outlaw
from the United states, at their mead lie mas MS
quarters near the site OF the old fort OF the Old
HudsOn's Bay Company.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-09
ANOTHER REPORT FROM THE RINK RE-
FORMERS.

The Rink Reform Committee Of Fifty furnish an
other chapter Of their Investigations in regard
to the manner In which contracts are obtained in
the City OF Churches. The committee say that pur-
suant TO an adjournment made in April, 1869,
the Miller Pavement Company agreed TO lay their
pavement for SO 80 per square yard III there was
TO be no divide" DIR. Wells, OF Clinton street. has,
however, testified that Mr.. Bonesteel, contractor
for the Nicolson pavement, lost money in paving
Clinton street at 81 so per square yard, while
good profit was made in Chicago at 81 80. This oc-
cured in consequence Of his having to subsidize
the Ring.
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Totals. $3.50 $50 1850 1900 100 36'
u Al


Harry Bassett took the lead and came up and
passed the stand length in front of Lyttleton.
AS they reached the quarter pole Lyttleton was at
Bassetts saddle girth and In that way they passed
under the bluff and around the lower turn and
when they were in front of the three-quarter pole
they were head and head AS they came up and
passed the stand Harry Bassett was half length
In advance OF Lyttleton, and he kept there all the
way to the quarter pole AS Bassett came down
and circled around the bluff he showed some day
light between himself and the little horse, but when
they hove In sight the lower turn they were nose
and tail. Harry Bassett gallOped in front of Lyttle
ton up the homestretch, and won under pull by
half length, In 4:1S14.
THE FOURTH RACE
HURDLE RACE-Purse $780, of which 81, 600 to the
second horse; entrance free; welter weights; one
mile and three-quarters, over seven hurdles.
Coffin 4 Lawrence entered b. h. LOchel, 10y Bon
ME Scotland dam Bonnet years old, las lbs. !
william Jennings entered b. h. Blind TOm by
Star Davis dam Margarine aged, 1853 lbs. -. 2
John II. Tully entered b. z. Vesuvius, by Van
dyke, dam Lizzie Berry, years Old 161 lbs 49,.
A. Taylor entered oh. h. Dick Jackson, by Reve-
nue., dam Victoire, aged, 1853 lbs. ............. A
A. Taylor entered b. c. The Earl, by The Marquis
dam Fleur de Champs years old, las lbs. $500.
James Thompson entered b. q. Nickaack, by
Rodgers, dam Capitola years old, las lbs. 0
Mime
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Sanford's colt made play, and on the lower turn
closed up to good position. When he entered the
h0mestretch he made a dash for Elsie and grad
ually closed until, at the beginning OF the Grand
Stand, he was even terms with her, and then
coming on under pull won the race by length In
2:23k, which was at the rate OF :54z to the mile.
THE SECOND RACE.
PURSE, 5000; entrance money to the second
horse, to carry 100 lbs mile and three-quarers
ID. Mcdaniel entered b. c. Tubman, by War
Dance dam Lass Of Sidney, years old. 1
Bacon & Holland entered br. h. Frank Hampton,
by imported Aysgarth, dam by Charley Ball,
w. +. Stanh0pe entered b. c. Frogtown, by Bon
ME Scotland, dam Ada Cheatham. .............
Carroll 4 Coar entered br. b. Doneraile, dam
Canary Bird, years old. Observation-Disclosures. 4
H. Blandy entered oh. b. Tom Boston, by Frank
Boston, dam Prelude years old. ............. 8
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Synods and Conferences.

MONTREAL, June 8, 1872
The Canadian Wesleyan Conference and Congre-
CATION Union Of Ontario and quebec are In session
KINGSTON, Ontario June 8, 1872.
The Anglican Synod or the Diocese OF ontario and
Kirk synod are In session here
LONDON, ontario, June s, 1872
The Synod OF the Diocese OF Huron is in session
here.
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NASHVILLE BLOOD HORSE ASSOCIATION.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 8, 1872
The races Of the Nashville Blood Horse Associa-
tion have been set for the week commencing Sep
tember
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An American Abducted from London, On-
LONDON, Ontario, June 8, 1872.

LONDON, ontario, June 8, 1872.
Considerable excitement has been caused here
by the alleged abduction OF an American named
Rufus Bratton, who il charged with having robbed
this place by party OF men under the command OF
a detective officer. They overpowered him and
took him to Detroit under the influence OF chloro-
FORM and on his arrival there he was sent TO North
Carolina. The facts have been represented TO the
Dominion government BY legal drm and extradt>
ton demanded
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MAJOR CASTOR TO EARL GRANVILLE.
Earl GRANVILLE, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Lon
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.

COLUMBUS Ohio, June 8, 1872
John Barclay, who was convicted Of the murder
OF Charles Garner, was to-day sentenced to be
hanged on Friday, October T.
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PARIS FASHIONS.

Latest Styles Of Dress in the French Capital
The Reign Of Tall Hats and Elongated Para
soils, Embroidered Jackets and Roman
scarfs-very Rich and Less Simple Toi-
lets-Persian Patterns for Pompa-
dour Tunics-Feather Trim
understanding About All
Articles of Ladies' Wear.
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THE RACE.
Elsie had the best of the send or CrOuse's FLY
second and Sanford's colt third. As they came up
and passed under the string Elsie was three lengths
In front OF Crouses FLY, the latter four lengths In
advance OF Sanford's colt. Going around the upper
turn Elsie opened the gap TO six lengths, Crouses
lilly appearing to sulk She did not run kindly, and
when she came to the blur she bolted across the
track up against the fence and lost all chance OF
winning, Az the other two passed the bur Mr..
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THE GRENADfER GUARDS BAND.
Tclegraphic Correspondence Between
Mayor CASTOR, OF Boston, and Earl

Telegrnpnlc correspondence betWcen
Mayor CASTOR, of Boston, and Earl
Granville.
Boston, Mass, June s, 1872.
The following cable dispatches passed yesterday
between Earl Granville and Mayor CASTOR in rela-
ton to the visit Of the Grenadier Guards Band to
Boston,
MAJOR CASTOR TO EARL GRANVILLE.
BosToS, June 7, 1872.
Earl GRANVILLE, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lon
dom
The citizens Of Boston are grati1ed to learn that
the famous band OF the Grenadier Guards will visit
the city and take part in the International Musical
Festival WILLIAM CASTOR, Mayor.
EARL GRANVILLE TO MAYOR CASTOR.
LONDON, June I, 1879.
To HIS HONOR THE MAYOR OF BOSTON,
have to thank you for your cordial assurance as
to the friendly reception at Boston Of the Queens
soldiers. The conviction that this would be the
case led to permission being In the first instance
given TO the departure OF the Band OF the Grenadier
Guards. GRANVILLE, Foreign Ofce, London.
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Totals $3.50 ,445 /, 1856 l, 7701 $40 1880 $50
nun u


Ortolan took the lead, Frank Hampton second,
Tom Boston third Frogtown fourth, Tubman ifth
When they passed around the buf Ort0lan still
showed the way, Frogtown second, Tom Boston
Going around the lower turn Ortolan led two
lengths Tom Boston second Frogtown third, and
these three were fighting for the lead at this early
stage OF the game, Frank Hampton and Tubman
laying behind waiting for the others to kill them
selves in the mud. As they came up the home
stretch to the stand Ortolan was length in front,
Frogtown second Tom Boston third Frank Hamp-
ton eight lengths behind, Tubman nth, and some
lengths further OF. After leaving the stand Tubman
ran into third place as he passed around the turn
went TO the 'front.' Frank Hampton followed him
around the hill and when the horses passed out OF
view the people were prepared FOR change when
they came In sight again. AZ they appeared ON the
lower turn Tubman was leading, Frogtown second,
but succumbing at every jump, with Frank Hamp-
ton beating him. Frogt0wn soon cut 1t, and Frank
Hampton, under whip and spur, made after Tub
man. The latter, however, had the race In hand,
and he came on under pull and won handily by
couple OF lengths In S2lh, Frank Hampton
ton fifth.
THE THIRD RACE.
THE WESTCHEsTER CUP, q sweepstakes OF $50 each,
half forfeit, with 500 added the second horse to
quarter
b. Mcdaniel h Co. entered CHI. C. Harry Bsssett,
by Lexington, dam Canary Bird, years old,
John Harper entered er. c. Lyttleton BY Lean !,
ington, dam Fannie Hoton, years old, ia lbs. 2
Jos. D0nahue entered Oh. C. Alroy, by Australian,
dam Nellie Gray, years old, l0s lbs.......... ar
Time, 4:lS14.
THE BETTING.
Harry Bassett 500 $3.50 $3.50 l1sS $50 $40
Totals ;. -. $3.50 $50 1850 1900 100 500
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Time, 3:36H
TILE NETTING
Middletown transcript., 1872-08-17
Teaching Birds to Sing Tunes.

This is done in the town nf Fulla.
where they keep regular educational in.,.-
,aiions for buliinchcs They place the
young birds into classes Of six 10 ten each
ani keep them in the dark, turning lit
tie hand organ for them when they are
fed Finally the birds commence TO as
soeate the music with the feed. and when
hungry commence to sing u few notes of
the tunes they hear daily. Those who do
this are At once placed in more cheerful
room, when light is admitted This en-
coutages them anl makes them more live
ly They that like to sing are taugh,
more. The most difficult part il the first
starting of the birds, some of which have
to be kept long time in the dark, and on
starvation rations. before their obstinacy
is overcome. In order TO teach them sev.
eral tunes they reseive (after being first
taught in elassesl private instruction from
the boys in Fuldy, each Of whom has a
few private pupils Of this sort. Their ed
ucation lasts nine months. when it is CON-
plctcd, aud the birds scat into the world
as accomplished performers. The princi-
pal markets are London, Paris and New
York. They are valued in Europe n,
$50 for every tune they sing so one that
can sing three tunes costs S60 In New
York they bring even more than that.