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The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

Six FoRTY.FoUR.- notice IN la
bic published in number of papers Of tho
State that tho population of this town.
Statewide. is credited with the number Of
Gii Inhabitants. Not having had the plea
sure cf an interview with the last 'csnsus-
taker, wc doubt the correctness fthe num-
Der. Our idea is that Statcsvilc will rank
nearer the captains place --fhen "a.
From good authority, we learn that The po-
pulation runs over 900. without doubt.
SkttesUiiis dmcricus.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

A bonightcd New IIayener. grew very
indignant because thcy would not sell him
two three cent stamps for Eve cents.
One thousand Eve hundred and iifty-two
deaths in Richmond, Virginia. last YEAR
|06l whites and sSl negroes.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

ELErHAYTIAsTs. Just ono montl, aco
yesterday pitiablo object was admitted
into Bellevue Hospital. Ills whole body
was enlarged to an unnatural extent. He
measured Eve feet six inches round the
waist. and bis legs were the size Of lager
beer barrels. His arms and his face werc
like putF.bal!s. Ills body became rough
and scaly. The skin was taick, unctious
aud insensiblo. The man was suffering
from elephantiasis. His name was Albert
Morrow. lie lived at Z weehawken street.
Notwithstanding lis fearful condition, he
was cheerful and at times and even merry.
lie was known among the patients as the
Fat Man Of Bellevue Hospital The doc
tors could do but little for him. Ills body
continued to increase IN size, and bis suf-
fcriugs ended yesterday morning when he
diod.--N. Y. Sun,
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

THE GRATEFUL MILLISER. gen.
tleman from one of the provinces went 10 a
fashionable establishment in Paris. TO pur-
chase bonnet for his wife. which he re-
quested the mistress of the establishment 10
select for him. The lady selected very
elegant hat and when tie gentleman in
quircd the price. she answered that Il was
paid for. The gentleman vas much sur
Prised. aud desired an explanation.
Sir said the lady, ten years ago You
bought some apples Of little girl IN the
streets Of Paris. The poor child had not
enough 70 change gold piece you gave her.
and when she mentioned that her mother
was very sick at home. yon told her to keep
thc money till she had enough to change it.
The little apple merchant now stands be-
fore you. | have married rich man. and
must beg " you |, accept tho hat II tes-
timony Of my gratitude for tllo riff which
saved my poor mother from much suffer.
ing
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

.Is FoUR DAYS You DIE. "A young
gentleman Of this city was 10 start for a lii
tie town near Cincinnati. last Tuesday. for
the purpose Of returning home with his SIS
ter. who Is unweIl at that place. Monday
night that gentleman had horrid dream.
in which he saw figure clothed IN white
approach him, and pointing long bony en-
ger. say in scpulchral tones. In four days
you die The dreamer thought IL ss was
TO die ho would rather do 50 at home than
abroad, aud therefore he postponed his trip.
One, two, three and four days passed. and
yet he remained distressihgly healthy.
didn'teven lose bis appetite. On the oyeu.
ing Of the fourth day, becoming disgusted
at tbc.want Of truth in the figure in white.
he left tho city for Cincinnati. This viii
explain TO his many friends why his depar-
turc for q sick sister was delayed for seem-
ingly no good reason. indianapolis jour.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21
NEwRaCn moND ADyEnrIsEMEN r.
Book & StatiOnerySuppIies

a. OR THE FALL TRADE.--The underslgn-
F ed have commenced receiving and will have
Stohand during the month, Gall supplies Of Books,
cStationely. Piano Forfes. and Music. M
Country Merchants can be accommodated with
all they want in Books rs well as Stationery OF e.
very description upon as good terms as they can
be obtained anywhere.
They are agents for the University Series Of
School Books, adopted for use inmostsof the coun
ties Of the State. FftftF A e$94NAt
Orders promptly and faithfully filed at the low
est figures. W00DH0uSE a PARHAM.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21
TAIiING s,o,n.

II cold settles on the onter covering of
the lungs it becomes pnenmonia, inaana-
tion Of the lungs. or lang fever, which in
many casei carries the strongest man to his
grave within a week If a cold falls upon
the inner covering Of the lungs it is pieu-
risy. with its knife like pains, and its Slow.
very slow recoyeries. Ifa cold settles in
the joints there is rheumatism in its yari-
Gus forms; infamniatory rheumatism. with
its agonies Of pain. and rheumatism of the
heart, which IN an instant sometimes snaps
the cords Of life with no friendly warning.
L : Of the utmost practical Importance,
then, IN this wintry weather to know not
50 ninch how TO cure cold as how to a.
void il. Colds always come from ono
cause, some part or the whole of the body
being colder than natura! for time. Ifa
man will keep his feet warm always and
never allow himself to be chilled be- viii
never take cold 10 lifetime. and this can
only be accomplished BY due care in warm
clothing, and the avoidance Of drauphts
and undue exposure. While multitudes Of
colds come from cold feet. perhaps the ma
jority arise from persons cooling off to6
quickly after becoming little warmer
than is natural from exercise, or work, or
from confinement 70 warm apartment
Wool s Household MtgfaziI,e.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1872-02-21

Water rcddens the rose, whiskcy III,
noso. and tight boots the toes.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14
Wanted to Marry

EIOpEMENT EXTRAORDINARY - AN OLD
GENTLEMAN N MS aNrH YEAR, LEADS A
BRIDE oF - TO THE ALrAR-THE WE'D
DISC DON'T TAKE PLACE.
For some days past there have heen ru-
murs that an old gentleman Of this city
aged nearly leo Was being closely watch
ed by his relatives to prevent him carry
ing cut design to marry woman who
though aware Of his aye aud the hitter Op
position of his relatives, was equally deter
mined to have him.
Thus iay morning the would be- bride
aud groom rlndcd The vigilance of rcla-
tivcs and policemen. and took th' morn
ing tram for Chester, arrived in which
city they proceeded direct y to Its genial
Mayor aud at once demanded that he tie
the cunnubal knot.
The MAYOR after looking critically at
the old ucntlcmen, ilutly refused 10 com
ply with the wishes ofIhr couple Short
ly after this, John O'Bymc, Ecu, Of thi'
city, and one Of our police force arrived
aud Mr. Olyrue Informed the Mayor that
the old gentleman Was munninan'ac ~
/ the suit ct Of marriage, having VrupOset
| 10 over ~ ladies' The lnwyt and 10 ice
mnu according took the Old gentlemen
! undrr their charge and brought him bacl
] to Wilmington, leaving the Vould-bc bird
/ standing ON the platform to Illuminate ~
the uncertainty of human atfIirs. Tn
Chester Mars describes the woman q
follows;
"The lady who asrired to become III
bride of Winter, wa Of good appearance
tall, Wc'l-made, ard might ba about 3
years of are. She appeared anxious an
willing tn join her iale TO the Adam Of hi
race, and the Mayor bad TO insist againi
tying the knot.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14
Fruit


There were sixiy-iive carloads Of peaches
shipped TO New York yesterday, seven
carloads to Philadrll hia, and four car
loads to the interior of Pennsylvania.
There were 30 cars Of peaches shipped to
New York on Saturday, and to Phlladel-
phia.
There were G3 cara of peaches shipped
to New York ON Monday to Philadel-
phia, and 6 TO the interior OF Pennsylvania.
There were siXty-two ears Of peaches
shipped 10 New York on Tuesday, four TO
Philadelphia, and six to the interior of
Pennsylvania.
There were a. car loads Of peaches
shipped 10 New York On wednesday, 81
to Philadelphia aud & to the interior Of
Pcnrs yvania.
The shipment OF peaches yesterday
were 4S cars to Jersey rityi 6 10 Phila-
dciphil and / to the interior Of Pcuusyl-
NuUiH
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14
THE CITY.


Peaches are getting scarce.
The new Hotel is a beauty.
Ftll clothing is being adopted
Peach shipment, are failing oil
Stone pdyemtnts for sidewalks multiply.
Croquet falls oil some as the days short
en-.
Worrel's new stores will be truly ele-
gaut.
This is the Kind of weather we needed
last Spring.
The repairs on Calvary ?. Z. Church
are being completed
Nothing new at the police headquarters
since our last report.
West Church received Fix new members
sunday.
The Sewing Machine Companies have
tine stores.
Officer Blackburn Of the First District
has resigned.
The Horticultural Fair committees begin
work Monday.
The Republicans talk Of Joshua Maris
for the Legislature.
The Marine Corps has received four re-.
cruts in this city.
The ladies are working like beavers for
the Horticultural FAIR
The late ruins have given vegetation Il
Spring-lke greenncss.
That platform in front of the City Hall
is about rs handsome as a gallOws.
An artificial stone pavement is being
laid in iiOut Of the Commercial Office.
Washington Mason is building two
handsome houses on west Ninth street be-
tween Orange and Tatnall.
The Wilmington ~ Western Railroad
will soon reach Jackson's marble quar-.
ries.
A company to work the new Ilokcssin
marble quarIcs ought to he speedily Or
| ganized.
Christian Febigcr and L. C.Stutsenbure
arc named as probable candidates Tor the
Levy Court.
The Diamond State Loan Association
sold $1,000 AT "a per cent, $50 at 80, anC
$500 at 20.
A correspondent of the RepaLlican sug
| gcsts eX.Alderman Vincent rs a candidate
for the Legislature.
The Gasette declares a certain meetn.
''was the smallest meeting We have eve
seen there before"
The Republicans of this county nomi
nate candidates for Legislature, Lev,
Court and Assessor to-day.
There are five Grant and Wilson cam
plign clubs in this city aud about a. man
Greeley and Brown societies.
The friends of Isaac Isaacs will b
pleased To learn that he is able to he abOu
again, amer All illness Of some two weeks
\ Gazette correspondent proposes th
nomination of Colonel llcslcr as tn
Democratic candidate for the Legislature
The Mechanics Loan sold $4,000 at 3Ol
per cent, aud 10000 at ~. The Ol
Board of Directors was continued uut
May
DR.. II. +. Askcw Is putting down
stone pavement ON the sidcWa X arour
his residence at Seventh aud Mark
streets.
A little child at 2ud and French stree
caused an alarm Of fire Saturday night I
r. attempting to light the gas and settiI
5 some cOmbustibls material on tire.
Mr.. Atkinson, of the Commercial, mcI
Der 81 tn. Board of Education for d
Seventh Ward Publishes another ca
= cr'tici ing tue rulings OF tue President
i: the Board.
u Tue American Mech mics Of this ci
!, intend participating in the para il of u
= der, ut Newark, n, j., on the 26.h ins
=. aud excursion tickets will be Issued
! q, so for the round trip,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14
Position of Mr.. Bancroft.


POSITIVE DENIAL THAT HR Is A GREELEY
AND RROWN MAN.
We have received the following letters,
which explain themselves, and are pub
lished ut the request Of Mr.. Watson.
Newport, Delaware, Sept. IL, lo12;
To Samuel Bdncren, Jr.
DEAR SIR Having been advocating
your claims In South Christiana Hundred
for State Senator and being met con
tmually with the assertion that you are
a "Grccley man" and will vote for him
for President, though knowing your
feelings upon that subject, would be-
pleased to have them under your hand for
publication. Yours very truly,
Jos, W. If. WATSON.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

WOODEN Sur BuILriNU.-rhc jackson
~ Sharp Co. Fvcently launched three
mHsicd schooner called the II. Williams,
bnllt Tor Capt. u. Il. Williams and others
Of Goodluck, N. J. They have on the
stocks a large tug boat to run m Long
Island Sound, 10 no owned by Staple d
PHILLIPS, Of InnntoM, Massachnsells.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

BUILDING OPERATIoNs.-We arc rella-
bly, informed that there are moro houses
being erected now than at any time iur.
ing tine past wear, aud that all the carprn-
ters, plasterers, stone masons aud brick
layers are at work. We are pleased 10
chronicle such news as this, aud hope il
may continue.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

Nor Ours, That iron gutter plate
across the sidewalk near the front 81 the
EVERY EVENING office, which is such a
n"isance, discs moi belong to lis. II is on
the other side of the line hrtwcen us and
tho CITY Hall property, aud the people
who stop tn curse II are requested to hutl
their anathemas at the city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

MoovLiGnr EXCURSION. Lincoln Lodge,
No. 3, X. Of r., will make a moonlight
excursion on the steamer S. w. FsifOn, on
Thursday evening, September lAth, leaving
French street wharf al "a o'clock. They
will make n trip down the hay and return
and those going cannot but have delight
iul time, The tickets are only fifty cents,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

UPSET rs Eugene Harry Of Fairyile,
Chretcr county, was coming to our market
last Tuesday night, his horse took fright
on the hill this side of Cpnlrpvillc, and
overturned the wagon, breaking II to bad
ly that he Was compelled to procure
another vehicle in order to proceed with
his load.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

POTATOES. potato crop in Chester
cornty is not ms large as was anticipated,
si,ho1rh a fair crop has been raised.
Wnny farmers are now engaged In taking
,hrm M. Generally they are very nne.
H. have heard OF few Instances where
,hev have been affected by the rot, but this
does moi seem To he general, as is some
times the case. They are retailing at
Wsst Chester nj 10 c,nts 10 81 per bushel.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN Cum. - The
new campaign club competed It's orSani
zatlon Wednesday evening eleciing d. W.
TAYLOR captain, John Dixon first lieutrn-
ant. and A. d. Warner second lieutenant.
II was decided to retain their original
name Of Republican Invinciblcs, and TO
adopi their old uniform, with the addition
Of the patent Shaler torch. The ranks
are rapidly filling up, and they desire all
the old aud many new members as possible
10 unite with them. Between sixty and
seventy names are now ON n roll. All
who need equipments nr ANY portion of
them are requested To- leave their names
with William W lloopcs, ~ II. l.. Tat
nall ~ Co. = office, On or hc'O'e Saturday
next.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

Heavy sutT.-Coloncl II. s. McConb,
of this ETY., has sued the Credit Muhelicr,
a corporation of Philadelphia, for between
s3O, 900 and tlOO,O0O. This company
ORIGINATED the construction Of the Pacific
Railroad. A correspondence (dcrived from
the papers in the sui) between Onkrs
Anes, a c,lchatrd New England politician
aud business man, and Mr. McC mh, has
hccn published In the New York papers,
and created great deal of interest. It Is
alleged that Colonel McComh at one time
offered to settle the clnim for Sl70000
Cakes Amrs states that the money WIS
expended among various members Of
Congress
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

Lcwcs is over run with dogs.
A new llo'oi l. going up in Lowus.
They have river thieves in Milford.
Dover las Democratic association.
Oysters are reported very good this sea
son.
4 words meeting WAS held near Scaforj
last week.
The Smyrna dogs are dying Of pccu.
liar disease
Cr'h. are seen as far NJ the W'owico
as Salisbury
Milford has 70 night aud also an early
morning mail.
Christ Episcopal Church, at Delaware
City, is being repaired.
The Swed-s around Middletown are he
inc cnticcd away by New Yorllrrs.
Edward Bl",s and Alderman Budd OF
smyrna lost valuable horsus recently.
One Of the "kurhts1 at the ST. GEORGES
Tournament is going to ride a mule.
The colored people held woods meet
ing in McFarlan's Grove, last Sunday.
A Sussex paper says the camp meetings
in that region has consumed $4,000 chick
ems.
Geo. W. Willn, who declined to serve
as Democratic eleclor, has concluded 10
serve.
Wednesday, Oct. lst, is fixed on to
elect an Oycrseer OF the Kent Co., Aims
house.
The Eagle Hotel in Gcrgctown was sold
IN Tuesday last to Joseph Hyde, for
SO, 2O0.
\ son Of Henry Philips, of Gnmhoro',
had his arm crushed in - cider mill on
Friday last.
A Farmers Produce Association has
been formed in NanticOkc Hundred, Sus-
sex county.
The Sussex Journai reioices over the
salisbury defeat at tho Sussex County
Convention.
VIM. Il. Cahoon, of Dover, will proba-
bly be the Republican nominee for Sheriff
of Kent county
The Presidential electors for Kent county
on the respective tickets are both physi-
clans Of the old school.
John r. Griffith, of Lcipsic, has pear
tree in his garden from which h. has net
ted twenty-five dollars this season.
A revival of considerable interest is now
in progress in the NJ r.. Church Of Smyrna.
On Monday night seven conventions were
noted.
-. Joint Stock Company has been form
ed in SeaiOrd, for building vessels, they
have one already on the stocks of 500 tons
burthen.
All along the line of the Delaware and
junction and Breakwater railroads the ap.
nile orchards urr npnVilv laden with that
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

hesrS. Eiiitors; Allow me to suggest
the name Of Joshua Marls, Esq IA "a can.
dldate for the Legislature at the kepubi'
can nomination on saturday reXt. If
the Republican party will place Mr.. Maris
on their ticket for the position named,
think there is little doubt but that they can
elect him by heavy majority.
WDNKINgMAN.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

hu' kfOku. nt'F Wilmington ''l.,
9Th mo a., 18th, 1872.
Rcypccied friend, j. w. Watson, Ncuport,
Dol.
In reply 10 yours Of vest, rday, asking
"ir am Il Greei1y man. | would say
that under the present position Of Greeley
and BrOwH,l would not vote that ticket for
any consideration. YOu know il | have
been a consistent and thorough Republi.
can, and am now what ever have been.
My choice Ia decidedly for the Philadel-
phia nominations, believing that the inter
ests of the country will he best served
thereby. Respectfully your friend,
SAMUEL BANCROFT, JR,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

WuMNGroS Work N BRAzn, The
Jackson 4 Sharp Co., sent away wednes-
day via electric line, several narrow gauge
cars TO Brazil. They also scut three tirsi
Railway CO., of Canada, and two elegant
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

FALL CLoTHING.--H. Buxbaum, the
popular merchant tailor and dealer In
ready made clothing, has Just received a
splendid fall stock, comprising some fine
overcoais and coats, pants and vests In
very large quantities. They are worth
examining.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

TUE BERKs COuNTY RAILROAD. The
wo on this road is progressing very rap
idly, the contractors being at work with
full iircc of men, aud shautics have been
erected an along the line for the comfort
uud convenience of the Wnrhmeu. The
foundations for bridges below Reading
are all laid, aud the masonry upon the
same will be commenced nest week. The
rails are expected 10 bc laid next spring.
The Engineering corps have Just returned
from the field and are now finishing the
location and preparing the balance for
contract. Every effort is being made to
push the work below Reading, on bridges
ctc., rs il is contemplated To reach Read
ing from Birdshuro, M Or about january
!, lS73.-ReddinJ Eagle.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

CnANaE.-The steamer Sue, CAPTAIN
william Vcazcy, takes the place of the
H,ien. Captain Rnynor, on the route from
Crisded TO Baltimore. The Helen comes
10 wilmington for larger engine and
mnchinery.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

An INCIDENT. One day last week an
elderly farmer who has resided iOity-iiVe
years In this county, aud has been from
home hut once before In all those years,
was On the steamer Pilot Boy. His as-
constituent at bcholling the shores of New
Jersey, which lie had supposed II wilder
ness, showing every evidence OF being
orcupiel by a numerous population, en-
loving all the advantages Of civilization.
was most amusing. When the bog' ncarcd
Philadelphia, aud the old man saw the
beautiful cl1y, his delight was ~ great
that he appeared scarcely able to restrain
hilnseli from dancing about the dcck. lie
returned home convinced that the world is
a ess.-.Smyrnd Litoilgacer.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

PKoBABiY FATAL-Tncsday afternoon
some parties cnngrrgatrd in McQue'S tav-
ern. Eighth and Church streets, engaged
IN quarrel. man named Thomas bod
rick struck another named Patrick Coyle
and the blow vas returned. Fillmore Conk-
linz intcriercd. and hit Coyle on the side
of his head with Il stone, iractnring his
sknll, and il will probably prove fatal
Conklin, il is said, has left town since
The affair happened. Noarrcsts have been
made.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

EACrR-IuN To PirI~ EuRGH The Sol
dIers and Sailors Of Wilmington are max
mg arrangements to send delegation To
the reunion in Pittsburgh, Pa, on the
I7h instant, aud excursion tirk'ts will be
sold for about al 90, FROM this city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

BADLY lIuRT.--James llaggerty Of
Walkers b INK, while going home IN sat
uriay night last, missed h's way aud ten
nlI the wing wall Of the ucw h idgr ut bu
Points. His skull was fractured on the
right side above the ear, aud ic hip bone
Of the right side was also fractured he
also sustained Internal Injuries. nr
Wales trcpaned the skull aud 'emosed the
depressed and fractured bnnc- llnggcrty
is thus far doing well, Notwithstanding
his dangerous wounds.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14

AsBURY NJ. f. CHuRcH.-O and after
Sunday next, the congregation Of this
church will worship in the Institute liall.
owing TO repairs being made on their
building.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-09-14
In Chancery.
THE CASE OF JOSEPH T. MARSHALL, Pat
ENTEE OE GRATE-BARs.

THE CASE or JOSEPH T. MARSHALL, PAT
ENTEE OE GRATE-BARs.
Mr.. Joseph 4. Marshall writes to the
New Castle reporter of EVERY EVENING,
complaining that his item stating that
Marshall was confined for contempt in
refusing To comply with decree OF the
Court of Chancery ordering him to make
an assignment for the benefit Of his credi-
tors, and that he had come into Court to
ask if he had no remedy, is incorrect.
Mr.. Marshall says "The suit in Cham
Gerry which am interested in is not Of that
nature. II was brought TO compel me to
take Satterthwaiiu and Chandler into part
nership with me. The Court, having no
power TO do 80, decrecd that | should
assign them an in crest, which l have
refused To dO;'
Mr.. Marshall also iurn shes for publica-
tion the following duplicate of his coiumu-
nication, brought before the Court OF
Chanccry on September 9th. 1t is as
follows