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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
A LITTLE BOY BURNED TO DEATH.


Yesterday afternoon, about four o'clock a mel
ancholy and fatal accident occurred in school No.
75, at Rising Sun, near this city. A little boy
named Neil COnley, about i've years of age son
of Mr.. James COnley, was warming himself, in
the school room, and happening to stand too close
to the stove his clothes took fire and were In
stantly ablaze. Some of the scholars aeized him,
and took him outside, where the air only served
to increase the hames A piece of carpet was
procured from a house close BY, with which the
unfortunate boy was enveloped and the flames
smOtheTed. He was conveyed to his home and
the usual remedies applied, but it was clearly evi-
dent, to all present, that his injuries were of a
fatal character. One leg and his head and face
pain, however, and was able 10 talk rationally.-
He fingered until about 8 o'clock in the evening,
when he died. Deceased was a bright interesting
little fellow the pride and Joy of his parents and
his sudden and fearful death has cast feeling OF
sadness and gloom over the community in which
he resided.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
The Proposed Ship Canal from the
mississippi 90 the Gulf.

On the 9Th instant the Hoase Of RspressntativG
passed resolution directing the Secretary Of Wa
70 furnish information showing the probable coa
Of ship canal from the Mississippi riFsP, near ID
mouth, to deep water in the Calf of Mexico. Thl
Secretary, in reply, Tuesday, sent 10 the Honss
q report from the ChiSf Engineers shouing, HFSt
that the prabable cost Of chip canal 70 estimated
at about 81 500 600; second, the amount Of expsn.
dituFe or contribution for the construction Of {
canal around the Falls Of the Ohio is-original
subscription or subssqHsnt purchase Of aharau
from dividends Of United States st0ekao "a, 700 2o2
appropriations By Congress, el,l7S, 200 total
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

OUTRAGR.-A revolving case of rape occurred
in Piney Neck, this county, on Wednesday last.
The victim was little daughter of Mr.. Thomas
G. Anthony, residing with her parents, on the
Edward Bryan farm, in Piney Neck, and aged
about 10 years. The perpetrator Of the horrible
deed is youth named Mlllard Pearson, aged
about 16 years. 1t seems that Pearson caught the
child in the Stable, and locked her up, forcibly
committed the horrible crime. The child, as soon
as released from her prison, made the fact known
TO her parent, who at once started in pursuit of
Pearson. He was arrested by Constable McCon-
nor, of Queenstown, and taken before Justice
Pippin, who committed him to jail TO await the
action of the grand jury. The little girl Is said to
have been considerably Injured by the wretch,
though not seriously. CsalrspIHs Obs6psr.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

SALE OF SILvER-PLATED WARE.-The great
sale Of silver-Plated ware, at Messrs. Ogle &
Miller's auction rooms, No. Cos Market street.
continues this evening and tomorrow. and should
command the attention Of all desiring anything
IN this line. These articles are really beautiful,
and in addition to their great beauty, are
eminenty servicabe, while their dur ability ia as
snred by the fact that they all of the most ap
proved manufacture. They are the products Of
the manufactures of Rogers & Bro, at Water
bury Conn, aud Of the Msriden Silver Plating
Works, at Meriden. The will be sold at bargains
and therefore the sale should continue to be
largely attended.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

CoMMIssIoNERs.-Judge Wales has appointed
VIM. 8. Hilles, VIM. H. Pierce DR.. Jacob Derrick.
son, John W. Day and George C. Hanson, Com.
missioners to assess damages for widening Van
dever Avenue from Market street to William
Thatcher's line; also, for opening Second, Third
and Fourth streets, from BrOome to Union. They
will meet tomorrow, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

HANDSOME PREsENT.-The members of Phila-
delphia Division, No 81, Locomotive Builders
Master of Machinery, of the p, w. & B. r. r.,
a very excellent photograph of that gentleman
placed in the centre of set of resolutions, hand.
somely engrossed, the whole surrounded by {
beautiful oval frame. 1t is now ON exhibition at
Wanamaker Il Browns establishment, in Phila-
delpha.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

UNION PRAYER MEETINa.-In lieu of daily
meetings during the week of prayer, union
prayer meeting was held this morning at the
Second Baptist Church another meeting is being
aed this afternoon at the Central Presbyterian,
md third will be held this evening at the Union
NJ f. Church
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

CoMNG.-The original Georgia Minstrels, com.
posed of late slaves from the Georgia plantations
who have been meeting with great success in
their travels through the country. The regular
advertisement will appear in to-morrow's paper.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

Hon. Simon Cameron was renomlnatod for
y. 9. Senator BY the Republican caucus q
70 for Judge Kelley and for ). B. Wicker
sham.
Ino trlat OF Mf1. wharton, en- fle ehafHe OF
attempting % poison Rnaene Van Mes, began
yesterday ct AnRap0lis7 ieE
Man e mystery, z I'D 4 young lady q
q missaTy."
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

The citizens of West Chester-so says the
Local NeaoS-are anxious that the incoming
Legislature shall take such action as will entitle
women to the Office of school director.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

The MARKETs.-BOtter, print, 40a50 per pound
roll, 3Oa40; eggs 45 per dozen; apples, f2a25 per
half peck; pears 4Oa80; potatoes 10; turnips, SalO;
onions, 25; sweet potatoes, 20a35 bests, 9 per
bunch; pRrsnips, 10 do; mutton, l6a2O per pound;
veal, l0a22; beef, lOa25 corned beef l0al6; pork,
l0Al2; ham, sliced, 25; whole, lS; dried beef,
25a28.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

The Bufalo, NeW York una PhiIadslphia Rail-
road is entirely finished. Il extends from Buffalo
to EmPoTinml diutpneo Of lI4 milsE from En-
Porium TO Philndelphia Il is SOL miIoS-4l6 miles
n all from BuGalo % Philadslphia.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
T NV ESTMENT
SECURITIES.

The Northern Pacific RailFoad Company, through
its Financial Agents. is now selling, ct par and ao-
crued interest. its First Mortgage 80 Gold Bonds,
for the purpose OF completing the construction and
equipment of its line Of Road. Alter thorough in
yeStigatiOn, we recommend these securities as .
profitable and safe investment. The BOnds have
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

HIsToRIcAL SocIETY.--A meeting oil the His
torical Society, of Delaware, will be held Oh
Thursday, the 9TH inst, at ~ o'clock, p. IN.
JOSEPH r. WALTER, Secretary.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

PoLIog CASES. Robt Burton, VIM. Kinsler
Joseph Cox and VIM. Cox, for assault and battery
on James Locates, were each fined 50 and costs
and held to bail, in the sum OF $500, to keep the
peace.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

AooIDENT.-B. F. Lattomus, Of Clayton, fell
from grain car on Saturday last, and was seri-
Ously, II not fatally hurt.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
for Sale aud Ger 8eat.
ron SALE.

- Several frst-olass seven room Houses. on
,!a KiFkWood street. four on Eighth street be-
low Pine, two on Lombard above E.ghkh.
sA.Will be sold cheap aud on reasonable terms.
Apply 70 MooLO6KbY = MsA1HAAIH.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
JOHNSTON q BoG1A,
BOOK BINDERS,
AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.
no laO SIMPLIFY STREET.
WIEEIssE0z, DEL.

~AhAt9ofOA, DEL.
,Ase.eoHnt ReokS q every variety Of ruling and
1a9a1lne1s Magie. Newspapers and Publications
o. ali kinds bound n Plain OF Fancy Styles.
uefontoo entire tatisiaatiOn.
Vtaa " mall pEemptE attsndSa 70. ApEly
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
FOR SALE.

AA twenty-five small Houses, from four TO
!!s six rooms, in different parts OF the city,
~ Prices ranging from 500 20 $1,000.
~ Terms easy. J. II. FRAZER,
Telegraph BaiIdings g nOaf haEkse
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
ocs1I-tf
EoR SALE,

FoR SALE, f.ss,
DRsIRABLE BUsINkss STAND.
49, The underlined, desiring 70 retire from
az business. oQers at Private Sale The VAIL
known and desiEahle prep1EV 40 Nist
W Third gtrpsts where for nhny Yeara paak thO
DkX GOODS and THINNING n ;. '(S2,S6-
lished by n. sBropn) hal bees gnesSI1faIiy con-
TSis i a rass opsnins fOr any .sl.rpr,.,.v p.,.o.
% Sngags y an satablilhea Rgansli pllh gQOd
NV ~, Il - ~ -. l,
Bnhghurt Co., corner sixth ana Mafk6t sirssfS.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

NOR 9AIE-A Lot Of Land e the southeast
ID corner Of Front and Clayton streets; 81 feet
ihchea ON Front and 50 fest on Cayt9l street,
Apply % GEO. .. MARfH
z tI.H 4.N8 fh.H-7 IL Real EntatQ Anenf
OeSll-tf SOC Market akFeak
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08

On motion Of Mr.. Lewis Thompson,t tie Clerk
propeeded Co. read the Message and Whea .he
completed Il the House adjourned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-01-08
ron SALE.

- A thres story Brisk nouss. M. &c East
!M Sixth street. containing eight rOoms and .
bath room, fami9hed with gaa Rnd water
], II. FRAZER,
td TolSRFpnh BnilainR,
noV27.u Third and Market.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30
For he .b,diioorn Transcryt.
MipnLErowx. Ara. 90. 1873.

MipnLErowx, Ara. 90. 1873
.M Eddor We write you this hur.
ried note, asking you to let US tell you all
about "children's party" We were so
fortunate as TO be invited 10 at Hedge Lawn
The invitations called for six o'clock, and
every one seemed to be there punc,ually
at that hour. Until dark. the children
amused themselves in the lawn, playing
gracc hoops, croquei. and other games
The parlors were soon Ii, up. which was
the signal for the dancing TO commence
The music was furnished by gentleman
to whom we were introduced. and in the
noise and confusion of getting ready, We
think We heard the name. !" Ole Bull ;"
The grand march was followed by polka
waltz Then plain and polka quadrillcs,
schoitischs and Danish were done to per-
fection, showing how well the children bad
been drilled by their master. Prof q
The Dancing continued without interni.-
sion, until half-rast nine, when all hands
where the table groaned under its weigh,
Of good things. Strange 10 say, without
a single exception, the children " tlidn',
want 10 20 to dancing school" aud las,
evening every one of them declared they
could dance all night Among the many
handsome toilets We noticed those of
the young hostess Miss Marion COCHRAN,
in white. with blue over-skir, Miss Ncl.
lie Clarkson, white dress and pale blue
ovcr-dress; Miss Eliza Cochran. white
dress and pink trimmings; Miss Natalie
Green. white dress with blue trimmings,
and Miss Lizzie Cochran. white dress with
blue trimmings. Among the gentlemen
present. who were IN full party costume,
were Masters Willie Barr, james Conwell,
James Cochran. Archer Sites. Victor
Barr, Jack Cochran, jean Sites. Lee
Cochran. Victor Cochran. and host Of
others. After ten o'clock. the little feet
grew weary, and tho eyelids began To
droop. The good -bycs" were said. and
each little one went home perfectly delight
ed with the first party Of the season.
Y, II
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30
Maryland Affairs.

OF the storm Of the i2th inst the Port Tobac-
co Times says: One Of the scvcrest storms which
has ever visited our county, within our recollcc-
ton, came upon Us at an early hour on last
Tuesday morning. Wind, rain and hail, ac-
companied BY the most terrible ihundee ana
lightning, seemed 10 threaten everything with
destruction. The Storm appears 10 have moved
with special violence along the belt Of country
binding on ths Potomac rivsr, inaic.ing great
los cs upon those living within the sections
where lis ravages were mos, dreadful. People
were momen,arly expecting the roofs OF their
houses to be blown over, great deal Of fcncirg
was thrown down, and acres OF corn and tobac-
co were entirely destroyed, for whatever Of those
crops the rain and wind failed TO heat down and
break of, the constant fall Of very large hail
tore and cut into shreds. Some Of our farmers,
who, n few days before had most Haticring pros
prcis for large crops Of corn and tobacco, will
| now, even under the most favorable circumstan-
ees, scarcely make corn enough to serve them
even under the most economical use while
Of the tobacco crop they now have really moth
| ing worth cultivaiing.
MARROW EscAPg-A singular accident and
narrow escape occurred on the camp gro Iud in
Bakers Woods on Monday night last, about nine
| o'clock. large sized :rrc came crashing
| through the canvas tent OF Mr.. John &. usiiton
falling apparently upon his two little children
who were sleeping In the tent. Examination
proved, however tina, 1t had tallen exactly be-
tween them, not even nrousng them from their
siunbcts. The tree was entirely ro,,ed from
its base, and the weight Of water had caused II
10 fall, although there was no wind At the time
The parents were naturally very much alarmed
- CHe,isriorn Transcript 2R.
Thomas II. Massey, Esq, brother of Dr. Mas.
sey, of kcnt county, was on the steamer Wawa.
set, recently burned on the Potomac was The
last, except the captain TO leave the boat, and
was slightly burnt on one hand. lie was ship.
| ping peaches 10 Washington on this boat. II,
aas crop estimated u, $4,000 boxes.
The Salisbury Bichsior Dem. says that ia
| consequence Of the denomination of Col. VOL
ford tor = third term by the Maryland Conren
,ion, the pnrty is made liable 10 just charge o
hypocrisy from the Republicans, in not praciicin,
what II preachcs-ro,a,on in office. The nomi
nation, II states, has given great dissatisfaction
to many OF the leading and influential Demo
erais in Wicomieo county.
ON Sunday week, Mr. r. N. Greenwood. o
Millington, was driving home from the chester
willie camp, when a carriage passing struck hi
horse, . colt which caused runaway. throwin,
MIR g. aud the lady with him out, breaking
rib Of 'hclattcr, and completely demolishing ih'
carriage.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30

GaxAr FLoop ~ INDIA We are not
the only people. nor America the only
country that has been visited with des-
nuc,iye foods this Summer. Bombay
dispatches to the New York World report
,ha, great and fearfully destructive floods
have recently afflicted the province of
Agra. in India. Thirty-fre hundred na-
tive houses are said to have been swep.
away BY the water. There is also fear.
ful loss Of life reported.
These accounts are probably greatly cx-
sggcrstcd. When We consider the report
TINT came to US Of hundred men drown
ed at Chesapeake City in our late food
which is only ten miles distant. and
where no lives were lost. We may know
what value to set upon these foreign dcs.
patches from country more than 5000
miles distant.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30

Wur ARE rnE LAWS not PUBLISHED p
Much dissatisfaction is expressed at the
long delay in issuing the usual pamphlets
of the laws. What is the matter? Why
are they no. forthcoming? There is dan
ger Of much injustice as the result, Of tbi,
delay. People are expected to obey the
laws when they have never had an oppor-
tunity Of knowing wha. the laws arc
There is certainly something very much
out Of place about all this. The laws
shsuld be forthcoming At once. that the
citizens Of the State may know what they
are.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30
Communicated.
MiDDLEr0wS, AUG. %.

MIDDLErowS. AUG. %.
Mr.. Editor There 10. to my mind
nothing that affords suca boundless satis-
faction. as to hear conscientious mnn, es-
pecially q merchant. acknowledge himself
thoroughly beaten at his own game. Care
lessly glancing over Jour locals Of the 18th
inst. there met my eye an article greatly
portraying the dissatisfaction of one Of our
merchants at his own advertisement. viz j:
'.For parents to bring their children sith
them stay all day. being SO rery fond Of
them. &C." knowing who this merchant
Wa. and feeling deep interest 10 his vel
fare, took the liberty Of invcstig eating the
..baby question" with him (although b.
By less myself and greatly 10 my surprise
be acknowledges ito be beatcn." - out
done," aud declares he " will have moth
ing more to say on the subject" Acquain.
ted with the lateut disposition Of my friend,
his back ~srdness iu making knswu TO the
public his desires. wishes. dc.. that 9th.
crs thereffom may take warning. I've i'm
previred tho following verse. which fully
expresses The thoughts Of this gentleman
on the evening subsequent 10 the day Of
the "0rsat Tug Of War;:
The conflict l. ovsr, the stssgele 10 past,
havs Worried, have labored, I've advertised
my last;s
Sow 70 is your homs, aud 10. Fate do her woss.,
On The heart Of that yswsg that deserves 10 b
enrsed.
No Mosoc.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30

PENNSYLVANIA DExocRAcy.- The De-
nocrstic State Convention Of Peunsylva-
mia met 10 the court room at Wilkcsbarrc,
on Wednesday, for the purpose Of nomi.
ustiug candidates for Judge Of the Su-
preme Court and State Treasurer. to be
voted for at the approaching election.
The Convention was called to order BY
Hou. s. J. Randall aud DR.. Andrew
Nebinser was chosen temporary chairman
Aftcr the appointment Of the usual CON-
mittecs the Convention took recess un-
Ill 3 o'clock. On again assembling the
chairman Of the committee on permanent
organisation read the namc Of Hon. X.
Milton Spear for permanent chairman.
Mr.. Spear was violently opposed BY
A. y. Gla,x, Of York, who moved non
concurrcuce in this much Of the commit
mi,tes's report, giving as his reason that
Spear, as q wembcr Of Congress. had
taken hack pay" Mr.. Spear attempted
TO defend his course, but was hisscd from
the aoor. Mr.. Gla'z's motion was sus-
taincd. aud DR.. Ncbinger was selected
permanent chairman.
The Convention then proceeded to nom.
iuatc candidate for Judge Of the Su-
prcme Court. and Judge James r Lud-
low. Of Philadelphia. was unanimously
chosen on the second ballot.
r. NJ. Hutchinson. Of Allegheny, was
romiuatcd for State Treasurer on the Sec
ond ballot
TIE Convention adopted. as platform,
the resolutions Of the recent Ohio Con-
vcn,ios. emitting only the -protec,ios
portion Of the resolution, and adding the
following:
Remlred Tha, We will no longer tame
ly submit to the repetition Of election
frauds by which the will of the people
expressed a. the ballot box, has been
subverted for some years past; that the
democratic State central csmmittce be di
rectcd to use all their efforts TO prevent a
reps,i,ion Of ,hcs ou,rages on the franchises
the people. aud IL. in spite Of efforts to
secure honest elections, the popular will
is again iraudulently overboru, to adopt
such measures as will result 10 certain
vindication Of the rights OF the legal
voters Of this Commonwealth.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30

HAnxsEss' MAGAklSE.-we have received the
hfth number of this excellent quarterly. !, Is
brim full Of interesting, instructive and enter
tanning reading matter, dwelling particularly on
tho industries Of our own metropolis. Will
ming,on has special reason to be proud Of this
magazine. Every issue contains able articles on
the Industries and enicrprizes of her people,
giving sketches of hrr mos, prominent men, and
beautifully iliuI.rated with cu. of her hand
soonest and most attractive buildings. All this
is not accomplished without considerable e1.
pense, and the people Of the city md, indeed, Of
the Stale, should show their appreciation OF this
purely Delaware Magazine, by subscribing liner.
ally for il. Il is only one dollar a year. Ad-
dress Harknsss' Magazine, Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30
Political Notes.

The liberal republican State executive
eomniittes Of New York. through their
chsirmau. John Cochrsne, have sent I'D
invitation to the democratic State COM
mitses to unite in calling Stste eonveu.
tiou Of those opposed to the present
administration.
A Colored State Convention in Chilli
cothe. o., have decided that the colsred
people are politically oppressed, and that
il is pity that ",he party which made
them voters" should feel that II had &
right to their corporation.
In bis speech At Salem, Roanoke
county, Va. Colonel Withers ssid he bad
received . letter from Colonel J. s.
Mosby. who said he would use his To-
Aacucc in behalf Of the conservative ticket,
aud did not doubt but that !, would win.
Mr.. Hughes. the negro candidate for
Governor Of Virginia. was delegate from
Virginia 10 ths democratic convention
held IN New York city in 1868. and which
nominated Seymour aud Blair.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30

GgEAr FiRE IN BELYAsr, Ms.-Eoss
HALr MiLLioS A most destructive
Gre broke out in Belfast, Mo on Sunday
a. two o'clock, tho weather being dry.
with strong gale from the north. II
commenced in Dcpnetts sail loft. north Of
X. Sibley Bros s wharf. and spread With
fearful rapidi,y along the -harve. IS far
as Carriers shpyard and the msrins rail-
way, crossing Union street and extending
to High street, consuming NIL the build
ings in son'heas'crly course as far as tho
house Of Il X. Boyle. on High street,
where the fire was stopped. Over l25
buildings were destroyed. mostly Of wood.
The loss as near as can be a-cer,ained
'o-nish, is nearly $500 900. Excepting
on the two steamboat wharves bu, one is
lef, Of all the prominen, wharf buildings.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-30


sesiaining matter than was ever included with.
in the covers Of single number Of any Nass-
aine. II contains twenty-five articles besides
the Ave Editorial Departments. Of these, seven
srs illustrated, II We include the article 10 the
Drawer on London Stree, Luxuries.
A sscond paper is contributed BY Colonel Au-
dcnried, describing Gss. Shermsa's tour In Ra-
rope aud the East. The Illustrations relate to
Ephesus and Cons,antInopls, and are In the
very best style Of art.
An especial in,cres; exists now regarding Ia
sti,utions for deaf muics, and no better example
Of these could be selected than that In New York
lately presided over by DR.. Harvey l.. Peet.
An able illustrated article describing this ius,i-
tuition is contributed to this number by Mary
barrett.
U. N. Spencer, United States Consul At Geaos,
contributes au illustrated paper on the Protest.
ant Cemetery Al Florence.
Mr.. Il. n. Stoddard nsrrates the remarkable
history Of Lconora Christmas twenty years
imprisonment in the Blue Tower Of Copenhagen
II is an account Of the mos, memorable event in
the annals Of the Danish Court.
tercstng "reminiscences Of John Stuart Mil
whose portrait, accompanies the article.
Charles Nordhof concludes his description e
the Sandwich Islands, coming 10 the conclusion
that the United States would gain nothing By
their acquisition.
Emilio Castclar's papers on Rspublicanism in
Europe are continued. The Old S,agers Rec.
elections in this number arc very entertaining
James Gran, Wilson, under the title 9TH,
Twelfth Of August, graphically describes some
hunting scenes, In which he was participant,
on the Yorkshire Moots.
Charles Rcade's novel, "a simple,on," np.
approaches its conclusion. Rose Terry contrib.
nlcs thrilling loye-siory, called Number Two
The Poetry Of the Number Is unusually cx.
eslen,. First, and best Of all, is The Nigh
Song" BY A. II. Louis-as complete and per.
feet poem as was ever pcnned. A very beau.
t;ful poem, "At an Old Grave, is from the pc
Of farre, Prescott Sponord.