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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

KEoKuK TRrBE No. s. INF. o. r. M.-There
was large meeting of the members Of the
Improved Order Of Red Men. Thursday. at
the wigwam OF Keokuk Tribe. for the pur-
pose Of listening to an address by Thomas
M. Coleman of Phi ladelphia. The address
benevolent operations OF that snd kindred
organizations. He spoke about an hour
and was listened TO with deep interest BY
the members present He was followed BY
: few remarks nv p. q. ]. Joseph Pyle
p. @. s. Edwin Hirst, y. q. s. Samuel L.
Rogers and others. The thanks of the
members present were unanimously ten
dcred 10 Mr.. Coleman. after which they all
returned 70 their respective wigwams well
pleased with their evenings entertainment.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

WILMINGTON CONFERENCE AcApENY.-A
correspondent of the Smyrna Times writing
from Dover says that the trustees OF this
embryo institution have determined to pay
TO ]. Alexander Fulton, ESQ.,, OF that town,
$500 for site for the buildings. The CORE
spondent refers to the proposed purchase
with evident bitterness of feeling, and
speaks of the site as ian old field north OF
the town" The Times, In printing the
letter, editorially comments on 1t as follows :
THE action OF the committee for the pro
posed Wilmington Conference Academy,
In paying the large sum of $500 for a
site for said Academy, seems TO be meeting
with disfavor. If the structures of a cores
pendent from Dover may be regarded as fair
Interpretation Of the feeling 10 the matter.
We publish the article referred to on its ow n
merits, at the request of the author Let
the truth be told let all sides have hear
ing. The author makes a strong point
let the other side make Its statement. One
fact has also come under public comment
since this purchase was made, viz; why
was IL necessary to purchase a site when
parties offered to donate one In each Of dive
or six different towns on the Peninsula,
nauar fpnlndal9
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRE-
TKNsRs.

OBTAINING GOODS UNDER FALSE PRE-
TKNsRs.
Ore day last week gentleman entered
a wholesale drug house in Philadel-
phia and introduced himself as Henry,
son of Alfred Walton, druggist, Of VIII
mington, Del, and bought bill of goods.
He afterwards asked them to cash draft
of S25 on his father as he was short"
As Mr.. Walton had been dealing With
the firm for number Of years they i'm
mediately advanced the money and In due
time deposited the draft. Upon the draft
being presented to Mr. Walton for pay
ment he refused TO pay Land was suTpris'
cd TO receive box Of goods shortly after
which he also refused to accept. Upon
inquiriug at the Philadelphia house the
circumstances were related, aud they
were not little surprised to tiud that Mr..
A. had no son named Henry, and that
he never authorized any person TO pur-
chase goods for him.
The Philadelphia firm had also received
a letter postmarked Wilmington, purport-
ing 10 be from Mr.. Walton, stating that
his sou would be liz Philadelphia 10 buy
some goods from them.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

THE OXFORD CAR WoRKs.-The OK.
ford Press, In speaking Of the car works
about TO be located at oxford by VIII
lnington mechanics, sass
"While we must commend the great
unanimity with which our people came
forward aud subscribed their names as
collateral security on which the loan Tor
the use of the Cooperative Car Company
will be based, it is TO be regretted that
few have keld back and refused a helping
hand. they say there is risk 10 i they
are not willing 10 assume. such Will
certainly not take advantage OF the ad-
vance 10 the value of their property that
will follow the success Of the car works
and other business establishments That
will spring up in consequence. One
thing Is certain, the amount Of collater-
ais will be raised and the enterprise Will
20 on, notwithstanding the apathy oil
these citizens, and they may wake up too
late to consciousness Of their "penny
wise and pound foolish" policy. they
can't sfford to stand outside and look I'M
feellngly on this grand drlft Of popular
sentiment. Let them remember thal
there is music 10 the buzz and hum ane
whirr Of the machieHry Of great indus
try to which their ears cannot d
insensible 2"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
The Finance Committees Report Of the
Debt Of the City,

City Council met Thursday. Mr.. Quinn
was called TO the Chair, but during the
reading Of the minutes, President MARS
came In and Mr.. Quinn vacated the Chair
and took his seat on the floor, and Mr..
haris presided.
The resolution having been offered al
a previous meeting instructing the FL
nance Committee TO make a report OF
The debt Of the city, they submitted the
following;
Funded debt Of the
city as per certih-
ticates issued prior
10 Jan. 1873, .s593, $50 W
Certificates Of in
debtedness issued
since Jan. /. 1873, 49, 100 O0-esso 700 %
Deduct Funded Debt paid since
Jan. /, 1879, Observation-Disclosures. 1886 90
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

FIRE.-On Tuesday night the cotton
mills at at Patterson station, on the Bsltl-
more Central railroad, caught Are and
were destroyed. The fire is supposed to
have been Of incendIary origin.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

IMPORTANT r. r. CHAN0E.-The p. W. q
B. Il. II. Company announces elsewhere
that the morning and evening trains viii
run 10 and from Seaford on and after Mon.
day next, and that the early morning and
evening train between Harrington and Mil
ford will be discontinued.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

FIRE APPARATUS IN MIDplETowN.-
The town commissioners appointed at The
town meeting recently held In Middle
town visited Philadelphia on Wednesday
last and examined the different FIRE extin-
Quishers, and have concluded 10 purchase
= truck or hook and ladder for the pro-
lection Of that town. We learn that the
committee prefers the Babcocs. Middle
town has had two fires recently and
considerable fear is felt from these
incendarisms.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

ENTERTAINMENr.- very pleasant en-
tertainment took place Thursday after
noon at public school No. l, consisting Of
reading and defamation by the boys
under the charge Of Mr.. Tenpy, and the
singing by he girls from Miss Rowlsnd's
room. The instrument used was one Of
Estey's cottage organs, kindly furnished
by Prof. Clemmer who led the singing
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather
the attendance of visitors was not veeF
large. Col. B. Roberts Helsler, the visit
ing member of the Board Of Education
for this school, was present and after the
exercises had concluded addressed the
children compllmenting the boys on their
reading and the singing Of the young
ladies.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

MEETING AT SNOW NIL, MD.-A GREAT
aATnRRlNo-ELECTioN OF OFFICERS.
Snow HILL, April 18th, 1S7S.-The
Presbytery of New Castle met here at IA
O'Clock this evening, and was opened by
a sermon fiom Rev. DR.. spotswood, of
New Castle, the last Moderator present.
sixly-threc members were present this
evening, thlrty-one of whom were Ruling
Elders.
Rev. IL. j. Gaylord of Whaleyville,
Nd, was unanimously chosen Moderator.
Hon. j. A. Nicholson Of Dover, Del, was
chosen Recording Clerk. and Rev. W,
NJ. Hersman OF Berlin, Nd, was made
Reading Geek. ~
Rev. Dr. Patton, of Mlddletowu, Dell,
was appointed 10 preach tomorrow even
ing, and Rev. J. 7. UlmstCad, of st.
Georges, on Thursday evening.
The business before Presbytery will oe-
cupy il two full days. Much interest is
shown in the meeting by the people OF
Snow Hill whose entertainment is most
generous and hearty. The house tonight
was filed TO Overlooking.
EVANGELIST.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SECOND DAYS sFssION-NEw M1NIsTERs-
THE wILMiSGTON PREsBYTERIAN COL
LICE.
SNOW HuL, MD, April 10th, 1873
Presbyteiy met ut 8 a. M, and was opened
with prayer by Rev. 6. i. Moore.
The minutes OF the last stated meeting
were read and approved.
Rev. j. Bailie Adams, was received as
a member Of Presbytery Of New Bruins
wick. Rev. W. W. lIeberion was also
received from the Presbytrry of Chester.
A call to the Pastotate Of the Churches
Of GEORGETOWN and Coolspriug, Del, was
accented hy Rev. j. B. Adams, and the
fnu,th sabbath of April, the 9th inst F,
was fixed for his installation by the fol-
lowing committee Rev. A. G. Heaton,
Rev. cyrus Huntington, and Rev. D.
Garland Hammer.
Rev. WV. lIeberton accepted a call to
the pastorate OF Elliou church, Nd, and
his installation was appointed for Tues
day, June Sd, by the following commit
tee Rev. s. A. Gayley, Rev. G. L. More,
Rev. J. T. Ulm.tead and Rev. DR.. Crowell'
Rev. Z. W. Gaylord, a licentlate Of the
Pregbylery, accepted the call OF the west,
minister church, Kent county, Md, and
Presbytery fixed Tuesday, May 18Th, az
the time Tor bis ordination and installa
tion.
preach. Rev. II. j. Gaylord to charge The
pastor. and Rev. J. Garland Hammer tint
k,v, Tryon Edwards, d. D., was hear'
in behalf of the Wilmington Femal'
ColIeye. after which the following resolu
.,..,r az nrfpA hN BrghDNtefN.
Rssoirsd !. That the highest order
Christian Education is everyway iully a
important for the young women HI tor wv
young men OF our land. II.
2. THAT the establishment Of a nrst-elas
female college on the plan PROPOSED
Wilmington 10 unanimously ana warm
approved by this Presbytery As ~ w
highest degree conducive to the pest ih lal
esfs Of our church. and the cause OF feligio,
That we approve OF the early HtAl
ushment. and commend the ample endoN
ment OF This college to the CORDIAL intetei
aud liberal aid Of our ehurehes, anu W.
friends OF education ana fellslou'
The committee appointed TO raise
fund for the purchase OF a home lor VI
family Of the late Rev. X. a. MailVryl =
ported the sum of sl44U. eohluouteu
81 churches, with come 10 ehurehes y
20 hear from, b: flaeie,ha NJ
Y. Foulk, of Milford, and .. X MGR \
WERE appointed eSlni"'sNe~ -
fund. 4.
Tie election Of Commissioners TO u
General Assembly, was made the ut
order for tomorrow morning.
The pastoral relation between rev.
p. Elcock aud the Port Deposit hute
vas dissolved at his request, aud Rev,
Squier was appointed Moderator oil u
Be- sion.
The Free Conversation on the State
Religion was held in the afternoon, al
reports Of reviyals in Il number OF
churches were very Interesting.
A committee was appointed TO inves
gate the conduct of Rev. s. s. sturEes
bringing suit against the Smyrna ehuT
for talary which they deny to De d
him.
Rev. DR.. Patton preached most
quently this evening 10 a large eougrel
ton, In spite Of the storm.
EyASGELIsT
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

A CANDID BEGGAR.-A sturdy beRgar
went into confectionery store In this
city the other day, and solicited help.
He had been imbibng pretty freely and
evidently felt In a good humor. He was
doubtless weary Of the monot0ny OF the
tale he had beeu telling so often and
after asking for some help of the young
lady In attendance, he said " There lie
no use of my telling my story. You
know what all the beggars say. Its Just
the same. I've fought in all the wars
that ever wcre." The lady oiiere,! him
something to cat, but he Indignantly de-
clined ii, saying he had just had his
breakfast, and be ny refused money, lie
went out Ms cheerfnlly as he had come
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

The WIFE CUTTING CAsE.-From New
ark we learn that the colored woman
whose throat was cut by her husband, on
Monday morning, is recovering. Her
husband. Granville Badson, remarked
while being taken TO New Castle. that Mt
any tate he was being taken there for a
respectable crime, and not for stealing !
and that she would have cut his throat II
she csuld have had a chance.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

fANNoYED.-The teachers aud scholars
of public school No (, have been greatly
annoyed by bad boys, and yesterday
Harry shaw, Harry Derry, Daniel Leary,
and Edward Lee were arrested for the
offence and had hearing before Mayor
Simms. Shaw and Derry were requiied
TO pay COSTS and held in $50 bonds for
good behavior Leary and Lee were
reprlmsnded by the Mayor and dis
charged.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

BELL CAsrINo.- The fine toned boil
that now rings out the hours nightly at
the oxford foundry, was cast In that es-
Enlistment last week. 10 weighs about
100 pounds. Messrs. Boyd q spangler
have been busy latterly filling orders for
eastlngs from Wilmington. Oxford Pres.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

sherwin will cut a stencil TO suit you.
Council had talking session last night.
B. s. CLARK sells the Diamond speetaeles'
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY Br
oROASDALE g. CAMERON,
NO. $40 MARKET STREET,
AdjOining the Otty Hall
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION
ONE DOLLAR AND.A-HALF A YEAR
PAYABLE in advance.l
az subscriptions must be paid Invariably
IN advance,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

The House met at 9 o'c.


Mr.. Maris offered Joint resolution re-
turning thanks to the Clerk of the House
for the efficient manner in which he had
discharged the duties Of his office.
Adopted.
Oh motion of Mr.. Hickman, the joint
resolution authorizing VIM. NJ. Shake
speare to purchase coal, wood and light
for the use OF the next General Assembly {,
was adopted.
The Senate Joint resolution adjournlng
the Legislature on the 18th inst, was
coneurred in.
Mr.. Ferris offered resolution, which
was adopted, extending the thanks oil the
House to Speaker Burchenal for the abe
and impartial manner In which he had
performed the duties Of his office.
The Speaker replied in few brief re.
marks, and then, at IL O'Clock, adjourned
the House sine die.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

TEE PRRFEcT' JUMP SEAT.-The recent
Improvement in the Mellenser patent Jump
Sedt Is perfect in all its appointments, and
takes precedence over all other Jump seat
Carriages now in use. Can he seen al the
Delaware House.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

Born N America, rs TTelnnd. 8-lN
Male, % female, 27-5e. White. IS ellored,
II co.
Died out the city and b'ought here for burial 0
All pefs0rs holding Ger irca IS " deaths In
the civ no mdtier tchers the place of bnrfat
man Be- ale required by law TO IeturB them
| monthly to ELuHA HUXLEY. Registrar.
TO- King Sire {.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

One large lot WAS sold TO Jos phi II. Goul,
for ss5O.OO, and one TO Jas. l.. Carpenter
Jr., for s2o3O.O0. The total amount of th'
sale was tls,676.33
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19
VS.. p.

NEw LOAN AssocfATToN-At the nrst
neeting Of the Nauticoke Loan Association
held At Seaford, 1900 sold NJ 40lH per cent;
$500 At 37lz per cent, and tl40 at 80 per cent.
Dissolution OF Co-PARTrERsHrP.-r
old and well-known firm Of Murphy q
Booth, cabinet makers and undertakers. has
been dissolved, Samuel Murphy retiring,
and Joseph Z. Booth the Junior partner,
continuing the business at the old stand,
500 Shipley street.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

BUFFALO AssEMBLY.-The ball given
nv the Buffalo Assembly in the 81.
Mary's College building on Easter Mon
day night, was a grand success. About
seventy couples were on the grand prom
cnade. The room was t8stefully deco.
ra ed and lighted by Maharty's patent
gas lamp which gave an excellent light
and Illuminated the room even better
than gas. Every thing passed off quietly
without a single incident occurring TO
mar the pleasure OF the company.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

LAMP EXPLOSIONS. - Mr.. John c.
Crosby, coal oil Inspector for this city,
informs us that the lamp which exploded
aud caused the death of the daughter Of
Mrs. Emma Alexander was not filled
with coal oil, but with a patent fluid
which he inspected and found would not
stand Gre test of seventy degrees.
Tuesday morning, about 3 O'Clock, a
coal oil lamp in the dwelling OF Mr.
johnson, on Walout street above Fourth,
exploded, scattering the burning oil, set.
ting fire TO the carpet and burning a good
sized hole In tue floor. The fire was
smothcred out without doing further
damage.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

The GIVEN BmL.-We notice statement
In the Commercial concerning the " Arehle
Given BILL Ontended to authorize the re-
navmeut Of fines Of county officers punish
ed BY the United States Courts. Inc
Commercial lie scarcely posted as 70 now
sueh legislation was passed or defeated IN
nover The Democrats, including members
rom both branches, held occasional eau
cuses. and any bill deemed party neees-
sity was certain to pass both branehes,e y
Given biii~ was judged party necessity,
and 80 passed the Senate. At a Joint caucus
beid afterward the result was adverse to II,
This action was that OF the party, out OIL
neither House or Senate particularly.
THE measure nominallyl agreed upon In
/ caucus. which was defeated 10 open vote,
was the Wilmington police bill; when W.
t,sice defeated In the Senate. These scraps
e foeormation will serve TO show the
CommsrefaI how things happened or dld
not happen to pass either eoay-.sol
course"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SAMUEL BARR &c SON

Have always on hand the basi quality Of Lehigh
and
SCH UYl,ISILL COAL.
Prepared expressly Tor family use. nfaee, sos
attention, sep 3-u
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SPuSKY.-It took Sheriff Armstrong and
three policemen 10 repleyin COW held by a
man living in Church street. He threatened
that the COW could not be taken except over
his dead body. hut when the Sheriff and
officers made their appearance the COW was
obtained without much trouble.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SAILS OF Lors.-M. NJ. Child Il 90. soils.
Thursday afternoon, nfty building lots In
the western section Of this city, as follows
Il feet TO Isaac Woodrow, for ei0s00
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

Ose Of the best places in town to geta
neat dt IL AZ De w0lrs.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

A PERFECT JUMP SEAr.-We examined
this morning the patent improved jump seat
earriage now on exhibition here by MT,
s, NJ. Krauser, and say unhesitatingly that
aver aeen. Ii can be instantly changed
rom a one seat TO a two seat carriage, and
when in one position u looks precisely AZ II
il never could have been otherwise. The
principle can be applied with equal ease e
,ye nome some OF our Wilmington carriage
makers will secure the right to manufae-
t.ra
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

SINGER SEWING MAcHlsEs,-J II.
Tones, the obliging agent Of the Singer
Sewing Maceine Companr, for Delaware
received. this merniug. a large stock OF new
machines. They sre all numbered over
900. 600, which, the company claims Is
HIGHER number than that issued by any other
company in existence. Call and sec them
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

Miss Anna Berger knows how to blow her
eva bora
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

CHuncu DIRECTORY. churches aud
ehapeis Of the city OF Wilmington. desiring
10 have a place In the Church Directory,
will oblige the committee in charge by
reporting before the zad inst, 10 REV. Jas,
Waters. CLAYTON House. the name OF the
church. its locslity. pastors name and rest
dence. hours of Sunday services prayer
rneatinga and SUNDAY schools.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-04-19

The Bombay Hook road has been located
from Spruance's wharf, Bombay Hook, via
OF SMYRNA to Clayton. This much of the
road is TO be completed by July LIST. II Is
understood the Maryland & Delaware road
is virtually under the control Of jay Gould,
and a survey Is being made from Clayton to
Massey's. II the right Of way can be
secured a road over that line will be con-
structed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1873-10-16
Vegetable Growth.

IT is but about ninety days from the
time when these lines were written, Sep
TENDER 81 since we planted the kernels of
corn from which have sprung the enor-
nous growth of stalks, leaves and flowers
in Wonder cornfield. The kernels placed
in the earth weighed but few pounds,
the products of growth now moving in
the wind would weigh probably six or
eight tons to the acre. What is the ma
ture of this organized material which has
so suddenly appeared, and from whence
has it Gomez Analysis of the corn stalks
and leaves shows that water enters largely
into the substance as a constituent, and
then we find little sugar, and small
amounts of potash, lime, phosphates,
silica, etc, and the remainder, the vegeta-
bic fibre, is PRINCIPALLY carbon.
During the warm days and nights while
we have been attending to business and
sleeping, the silent, unseen forces of ma
ture have been ceaselessly at work in our
corntields, and from earth and air have
been elaborated this immense product of
vegetable matter. From the earth has
been pumped the water and the chemical
salts; from the air has been isolated and
appropriated the carbon; and all the COM
pick vital processes, so wonderful, so in
nave SclIC lOl w dl u w I'LL
out any aid from us.
The farmer has much of his motive
power, and most Of his manufacturing
skill gratis. He arouses the sumbering
forces Of nature by dropping the seed
into the EARTH and then increase and con-
struction go forward independently and
gratuitously. 1t is difficult to form ade-
quate ideas Of the Immense expenditure
Of force required to mature an acre OF
corn. Consider the number of tons OF
water that have to be raised during the
season from one to five feet from the
earth, and also consider the large eXpendl-
ture of chemical energy or force, in the
decompositions and recompositions, con-
stantly going forward day and night
The carbon, most Of it, has to be torn
from its embrace with oxygen before it
can be assimilated, and then the birth of
new combinations is only accomplished
through the agency Of force. We live i'll
a world of wonders, and the farmer GER
tainlv possesses extraordinary opportuni-
ties Of observing the processes of nature
in all their vastness and completely. A
new delight will be furnished him if he
will study what science has unfolded re-
gardng the laws and mysteries of the uni
verse, which so often excite his attention
and wonder.-B0st0n Journal Of Chem
lstTy.