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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

IHE ILLINOIS RAILROAD DIsPUrE.-A special
committee Of the Illinois LegislatSre have made
tePSrt on the taxation of ra,lrOads, aud say they
hpd that while the capital Of railroads in that
State approaches S2j0OOOOOO, they are only pay
lhg tax ou $2j,GjS,79l. The committee recon-
mend that local authorities look after these asses
Rent'' and that these corporations are taxed on
SAs same basis rs other property, They also re-
commend looking after the charters of those refus
Jog to obey the law, to see if they are secure in
their vested rights" and call attention to the fact
that the Pullman Car Company is reauired 10 nav
tax in every country through which their cars
g ram The Senate has unanimously passed bill
% prsuent unjust discrimination IN freight char
ges imposing penalties rising to 5000 for the
fourth otlsnce ahd tEOlOO0 fOs every subsequent
tntractior Of the law.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
A.FeaFTaI WScteh.
EXECUTION OF THE MURDERER OF TWENTY
ONE PRRsONs

ONE PERSONS.
A man who In four years caused the deaths
OF twenty-One persons in Christiana, Sweden,
was recently detected and executed. Previous
to being beheaded he made the following con
fession
:. My name is AlbFOg Gersen my father was
the late Swedish General, Ridderslag; was
educated for the army, but was expelled
from the MILITARY academy for committing
arson; escaped punishment, and obtained,
under an assumed name, employment as en-
glneer i1 the DannemOTa mines. During that
time 1 repeatedly felt an uncomfortable dis
position to commit arson, but always Overcame
1t. An old classmate Of mine recognized me
one day, and l was at once discharged from
my position. l resolved to take terrible re-
venge upon him, and hearing that he lived at
Christiana l followed him to this city, but
never yet had an opportunity to meet him so
as to be able to kill him. For four years
dreamed of my revenge night and day, and
set fire to buildings where belived that he or
any of his relations were; have killed several
people on the streets and highways, believing
that they were Justus DTigOs, my enemy.
Finally, on the day before yesterday, l found
out that DrgOs' daughter was pupil at the
seminary, aud l resolved to burn 1t to the
ground. l concealed myself in the building
and heaped up a pile Of rubbish, which 1 sat
urated with cOal-oil aud then set on fire. | was,
however, not quick enough in trying to make
my escape, and my clothes got ignlted and l
had the utmost difficulty ip extinguishing the
flames, and then jumeed from the second
Story window, breaking my leg. dragged my
self towards the forest where was found to
day. am guilty, hut could not help it,"
GeTsenwas tried for the crimes in the assize
courts and sentenced to be beheaded When
lie was led out to the place of execution the
culprit presented most repulsive appearance
his face being still covered with a large scar
lie died game, however.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
An Inhuman Deed.

1t viii be remembered that, short time since,
an old lady named Langston, and little girl,
named Mary Eastern, were found murdered in
bed, near Paradise, IlliGGis. Wm. T.. Langston,
son of the murdered woman, has confessed that
he committed the crime, and accused his wife as
an accessory. He assigns no motive, except "the
instigation and persuasion Of his wife, who never
had pleasant feelings toward the old lady" 1t is
thought, however, that Langston and his wife
were also actuated by desire to get possession
Of the old lady's property. Had not Langston
been quickly taken TO Jail by the authorities, he
would probably have been lynched by the excited
people.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
DRArH FRoM INDIscRETLoN.-The Mem

DEATH FROM INDIscRETION.-The Memphis
Ledger says; 'FThOso who participated in the
Aardi Gras celebration in this city did not fail to
notice among the masqueraders woman dressed
as a bacehapte, or French goddess of liberty OF
the ThermldoF days, who rode in an open hack,
en- BlaSQUe, with one arm, shoulder, and breast
bare, and with feet extended from the hack.
She was the observed Of all observers during
the carnival. Next day she was taken sick, aud
a few days since she died from the effects OF the
exposure, Of pneumonia. The unfortunate was
woman OF the town, and in attempting to out
HerOd, by taking advantage OF the license per
mltted in carnival times, sacrificed her lie on the
altar OF MOmus.n
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
No Music In his souI.
A MINISTER ENTERS THE PULPIT AND THEN Re-
FUSED TO PREACH OR PRAY.

a MINISTER ENTERS THE PULPIT AND THEN RE-
FUSED TO PREACH OR PRAY
The St John IN. By Tribune says,
"a capital specimen OF the class Of preachers
who consclentoqsly ahhor instrumental music In
churches was recently exhumed in a country dis
trict Of one of the river counties, ami invi-
tet to lecture in this city. Ills engagement re-
qulrled him to remain over Sunday, and one OF
our clergy invited him to occupy his pulpit at the
morning service. The invitation was promptly
accepted, an on Sunday morning our rustic ex-
Punder Of orthodoxy presented hlmselt fully pro-
vided and charged with gOsule trGth-the pure
and simple, unauthorized article. Complaoently
stroklng his chin, he meekly followed the pastor
to seat IN the pulpit While looking around to
take stock OF the audience and the surroundings,
bis eye unfortunately tell on Cabinet organ, re-
Gently introduced as an aid in conducting the mu-
sical portion of the Sunday services. Quickly
turning to the pastor, he asked, Are YOU going to
drum on that thing this morping = oh, yes, we
always use that was the reply. Then can't
preach for you,' as promptly replied our country
lrIend. The pastor reasoned, urged and argued,
but all in vain. The country pastor abhorred the
introduction Of the devils mechanism into the
church; he could not preach whara they were IN
use and he wouldn't. Well, would he give >out a
hymn No Would he prayg No And pray
he didn't, and preach no didn't The parson had
to do his own preaching and his own praying"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
AdIoarnmcnt sIns Die OF Tho SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 26

" AShINuTONI MaICN 70.
Ar Anthony subm ltted resolution that
the Senate adi iourn sine die at p. NJ this
day; agreed to. On motion of Mr.. Anthsny
a committee was appointed, consisting of
Messrs. Anthony Morgan aud Casserly, to
walt on the President and inform him that
the Senate was ready to adjourn and enquire
il he had any further communication to make.
The Senate then at 1910 p. Nj. went into ex-
ecutiVe session. .t
On reopening the doors, a committee which
had been appointed to wait upon the Presipent
returned and stated that he had no further COM
municAIion to make. Mr.. Stockton offered a
resolution ofthanEs to the Vice President for
biz courtesy and disnity as presiding officer,
which vas adopted unanimously. The Senate
then adjourned sine die.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
TrSuSls ID spain. .S1ial,terlaI Ct,,,..

LONDON March &c. Dispatches from Madrid
say that Senor Ca5talar, Minister OF Foreign All
fairs, aud Gen nsfal AcOstl, Minister of War, will
probably retire from the Spanish Cabinet 1t is
also stated that general ministerial crisis Is i'm
glinent
The garriscu at Barcelona Is in op9n mutinv.
end the officers are powerles4 to effsct rsstora-
zion OF discipline a band of Carlsts has entered
the town OF Rpoll, in the province OF Corona, and
Is committing Hany exoesses.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
A GIRL WHO SWALLOWED HAZE. PIN

A GIRL WHO SWALLOWED HAIR.PN.-
IAzzIe, eldest daughter of Walter GrlswOld, Of
FQFtVille, Saratoga county, n. T., and aged
after an illness Oc five days. In hor stomach
was found medium-slzed halr-pln. The doc
tor was not Of opinion that this caused her
death, but that It was fastened by other dis
eases. Lizzie was subject to attacks Of SOM
nambulIsm, aud at one time last summer her
mother found her unconsclously walking
around the hOuse having in her hands large
number OF halr-pins, and 1t Is believed that
she then swallowed the one In question.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
GIndstone's first Triumph.

LoSDoS, March 25 "A grand banquet was given
at the Mansion House tonight by the ord Mayor
Two hundred guests were present including the
Mayors of a number of English boroughs, mem
bers of the Cabinet, and foreign ambassadors
Mr.. Gladstone, in some remarks made in reply to
a toast, said the Ministry had a fall and recovery,
and were ashamed OF neither Though they had
failed to give Ireland national university history
would prove the principle was indestructible.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
Rri1o MoIsy Awarded.

Ihs claim OF Admiral FarrAgut and his officers
for prizs money for the destrustioI of the rebel
ram AlbsmaTls and ths capture of New Orleans
was rBferrsd soma months ago to aFbitrators-
The arbitTators-H w. Payne, OF Boston, G.. V.
Fox, sx-AssistRnt Secretary OF the Navy, aud
Thomas Darant, Of Washington q report
yesterday, awarding $36s, 900, or at the rate OF
1900 for each mar engaged in tie enemies boats
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

The will OF the late Emperor of tho French has
been proved In England. The personal property
which he possessed, sVSTn to bo less than $4,000
he left II the Empress without reserve. The
French imperial crown, which he did not lpoaseSs,
he baqneakhed 10 the Pnne0 Imperial which form
ality may bo interpreted as in the nature Of ad
monition 10 PEines Napoleon and othsE mspbsrs OF
the BonapaFts family that the YeFhuel line Of suc
Ooasion is't0 take precedence of any other in 4Aa
eyes Of all true Impeualistl.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
NOTICE
oFEtcE OF TIE SECRETARY
WnrIi1'..D b0A.D OF PUgLlo Epgc4IIoY. :

4
" Wilmington. Del, March a. 1873
an election Tor members Of the Board Of Public
Ei9gati9n Of the city Of Wilmington viii be held on
ShIg KDAI April 5th. 1873 in each Of the wards OF
seven o'clock D. m - 49, e''SiNs ~
Ine members to be elected and the places for hold
ing the election are a. follows ~ N
5 Lk5I r, " ARP-One member for three years Polls
Sc9ool House No. T. Second and Washington <ts
rIkCOSP WARD-One M em Der for three years Polls
FsIton house, Second and Walnut streets
VI htkD W ARn-Ouo member for three years Polls
ater witch Engine House Shipley street betweeB
Fifth and Sixth streets F' @@' VS'"'eu
fOgRrH WARD-One member for three vaarz. ons
m mfttnogr ti,I I2r TWO years. Polls. City Hall
18TH NARD-Ons member for one wear. one rnsrn-
ger ior Two years; one member for three years Pos
o2th ana Or1nge streets, Griiths Flour Store
ot1 1lH AID One member for two years. one m en-
per i9r tnree years Polls Seventh Street near PoD
lar. Georgs Mazees Coal Office ' w
- EthLSfH ~ ~ AR0-One member for two years. one
MEMBER Tor three years. Polls Public School 10 >
hteEenth and " Washington streets
r., FttlGHTH WAFn-Oae member for three vaars polls
1 e9ne school No. .. Tenth and King stfeets
NIITK ARD -One member for two years. ons
dever avenue. ' an
school House No. 10 80 '''OO 'eAi'- '''''
BY order Of the B0lrl II TrTrcopp
Secretary.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

TaH LHxnaTON (Vs.)Gszstts says thai the
report Of the threatened destruction Of the Matt
uFal Bridge, 10 which Il gave currency, vas a
hoax. Il says that tho article was copied from
. magazine published By the sisdenla Of Wash
ingiOn Lee University, the editors Of which con-
eoctod the story.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

CONFIRMED AGAtN.-It appears that the com.
mitee representing the Republican party, which
went to Washington few days ago to secure the
denomination OF Mr., John NJ Dunn, as T. d.
Marshal, of this District, had sufficient influence
with the Executive and the Radical Senators to
have their wishes complied with, since it is an.
nonnced that Dunn was confirmed among the
laAt acts OF the Senate. OF course this makes
him representative man with that party. We
understood that this office was promised IN ov.
Alderman Vincent
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

ANoFHER CASIO PROMPTITUDE.-Another
young highWlymaR vas sentenced by Judge
brady, IA New York, on Monday, to serve a
Term Oe ellSen Years in the State prison. Like
the two boys who received similar sentences last
week, THE young rascal pleaded guilty. Had be
gone TO trial his sentence would have been ioT
twenty years. fE ttt
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
The Rull,a Haad Bank.

At meeting OF the deposItors a statement to
the condition OF the Bulls Head Bank, New York,
was presented, showing a deficit Of $4,000,
Among the assets, however, are recognized loans
to a late street contractor These amount $780,
900, and rsckoned by many as not worth much,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
ApOthor Brutal AAurder In Now York.

New York, Kqrch &c.
Hridget McShenan, found dead in a tenement
hoRse FRIDAY, ON S,aHme street, pppves to have
bsan puFdered by anather woman named McNa-
mss in brutal drunken bFawl, by the latter frac-
turing the formers skull with bottle. child
was burned to death in the same tenement house
on the same night.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

PEENsYLVAIA RAILROAD DIREcToRs At
tks annual election for directors OF the Psnnsyl-
vania railroad, at the Office Of the company in
Philadelphia Tuesday, the following board was
chosen for the ensuing year J. Edgar Thomson,
Josiah Bacon, WIstaV Morris, EdRd Q. knight,
Samuel T, Bodine, John n. Kennedy, John
Rioe, John Boolt. Pilhburg, Alexander J. Derry
and SAMUEL n. Felt0n.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
DIED.

FARS0N.-At hi5late residence, in this city on the
18th instant, John FarsOn, in the 18th year OF his
age.
The funeral services will take place at his late res
ldence, No. sol East Fourth street, at O'clock on
Friday atternoOr to which his friends and those of
arc requested to meet at the house at 50 A. m. on
Saturday morning. and prsceed to P, w. Il b. b G.
pot. lnterment at Episcopal Church. Smyrna.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

lust INA fresh stock of Canned Corn, Peas
- Tomatoes. Peaches, Lobster. &C.. which We Of
ter very low Also, Hecker's Wheaton Grits or
ket street. mar27
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
Inves,IwaIlng lne GSSarleA Mystery

BROOKLYN, March 20.
1t Is said that Charles Goodrich was in COM
pany With the mysterious woman up to late
hour Thursday night, and that she was seen at
the window Of his house that evening; also
that Goodrich was at the drug store In the
Vicinity and purchased medicine for her.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
DAILY GAZETTE,

The TrumbulI County, Ohio, Republican Con
VenHon' has adopted resolution asking Repre-.
sentative Garield to resign his seat in Congress,
because, by voting for the retroactive salary bill.
no has forfeited the confidence of his constituents
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

EN0k RENI.-ReMessi0a nWen ammediaA sly-
~ Ihe seaciens Hall en- Auts-Foom IN CSp alle's
WorkinRmen's Institute" The prenises o5s aa-
miraoly adapted to Societies, Musical OF Itlorsry
AsSoctatians. EaI rsnt and further paFliSnlaFs
apply 10 DIR, CURTIS. TOs French street. 81 IA
OR. CAMERON, 40 Market street. az. i6-tf.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

I'HE Monthly Meetings Of the Hone Building and
- - 10 Association viii hereafter be held in the
Market streets, over Telegraph Once
m1r7o-u JAMES McCABE Sec'rv
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
g0ttfes.

I'HE Monthly Meetings Of the Star Loan Associ-
alton viii hereafter be held in the Office Of the
eeretary, on the N r. corner Third and Market
mar226tf JAMES McCABE. sec'ry.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
EoR SAIL.

IL x sEalI faSuIar Steam Baasr. . bon, ,hres
horse power. suitable Tor driving small enrine OF
o heating purposes, Price $50. APply at this Of
SeplA-U
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27
HOUSE

Deposit Accounts Of Banks. IadiviluAIs and 9th
eTs received. on which We allow interest. Checks
drawn on US are payable without notice, the same
As at a National Bank.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-27

REDEMPTION OF sac BONDS.
The Secretary 0C tho Treasury has eaIlei in "a.
0.0O T., 5. S-el's additional. upon which the in
crest will cease June I.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA, Febr
Reflector the Poor.

The Relief Committee of the Young Mems
Christian Association would respectfully an
nounce to the benevolent of the city that they
are now prepared to commence the usual winter
distribution of their bounty.
Supplies in money, clothing groceries, pro-
VISIONS wood and shoes, will be thankfully re-
ceived, duly acknowledged and judlciously be-
slowed. 49,
All article, will be received at the Office of the
General Secretary, "a King street.
Cases of restitution may be reported to the
Dispensers or to the Associates.
COMMITTEES.
JAMES ENrwIsLE Jr, Chairman, No. 81 King
street.
First Ward--Henry Baker, Dispenser, corner
of Water and Gibbon streets w. ?: Graves,
Associate corner Of Fairfax and Franklin SITS.
Second Ward-George R. Hill, Dispenser, 81
north Water street Job Corson, Associate,
corner Pitt and Queen streets.
Third Ward-H w. Beadle, Dispenser, cor
ner of Princess and Alfred streets. K. Rotch.
ford, Associate Queen street, between" Fat
and Henry.
Fourth Ward-E. 81. Hawkins, Dispenser,
Washington street, between Wolfe and Wilkes
Rev. DR.. Little, Associate, King street, above
Washington.
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Notice to the Friends Of the Night
SchOOi.

This activity of the YOU'VE MEMS CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION is too well and favorably known
to require any mention Of its merits and OF It's
claims upon thebenevolence of all phiantaroplc
as we'll as Christian citizens.
There was, perhaps, never time when this
School promised more good BY way of improV-
ing the boys of the city by this means than at
the present.
Numbering about forty pupils, who every
night in the week are taught and trained in
those things that go to make them good and use
full citizens instead of being left to roam round
the streets without guide, aim or object nothing
could be more desirable than the continuation
of this School.
But it becomes necessary to make known to
the citizens that all the funds for its support
exhausted, and it must be discontinued at once
unless the means are Immediately placed in the
hands of the committee to keep it up.
We are sure that this notice is all that is need
ed to secure the desired help.
All funds for the above object Will be sent &c
G. II. ROBINSON, Treasurer of School Board
&c. ONEAL, Pres't. Y. II. a.
6. 81. ROBINSON.
GEORGE r. HILL.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 70, 1873.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH A.
TIE MATRIMONIAL MIsERIEs OF THE BY

THE MATRIMONIAL MIsERIEs OF THE BY
goNs are chronic. A suit Is dow pending IN
the London Divorce Court, Of Wentworth vs.;
Wentworth, Buscuartet and Argaiz." Lord
; Weniworth-who is a peer in right OF, success
sion TO his grandmother, Lady Noel Byron,
who became Baroness Wentworth in her own
rights eldest surviving son of Ada, sole
daughter" &c. His brother, a hayward,
eccentric youth, loved low life. he died about
FIVE years ago, to the great relief of all belong
lug to him. Lady Wentworth is the daughter
Of a clergyman She suddenly flashed upon
the beau monde Of London couple OF years
ago. and attracted by her beauty great deal
more attention than proved agreeable to his
lordship: An advertisement, to the effect mat
he would DO longer be answerabie tor her deDts,
appeared last year, but it was said she had
COMMITTED no offence beyond extravaganza.
The present proceeding would, however, seem
TO tell a different tale One Of the co-resdents
is an attache of the Spanish legation. Her
brother is married to the daughter OF the Turk
ish ambassador to London.
.'CHALK1NG THE Hat. THE origin of
'ohalkiug the hat" says the Cincinnati Com
nerciai was due to Admiral Reside, in the
days when Congressman went numbering over
the distant States in stage coaches. At the an
pual adjournment Of Congress Admiral Rec
side would pass his friends of the two houses
over his stage lines after the following. fashion:
Mr.. g., suppose you are going back to Lex,
ingtoD? I will pass you through on my coaches; .
'.All right; but how will your agents along the
road know this fact?' Just give me your
hat" Upon the tile being passed over, this
Napoleon of the stage, taking piece of chalk
from his pocket, would das h off 10 brilliant
white upon the black ground peculiar hero
glyphic, impossible to counterfeit, and hand 1t
back to the owner with the remark; Just show
that to my agents along the route.
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~LAD1Es' Miss Es' AND CHILDREN's BOOTS
AND SHoEs-We are this day receiving full
line of Ladies', Misses and Chldren's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, embrac-
ing ali of the styles now in use, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock in the
city We solicit purchasers to call and exam
ine for themselves, rs they will be sold at low
prices. [oct 3 WADDEY's, IA King st.
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NEW STORE.
FIG. SWAINE
Wouldinform his friends and the public gener
ally that he has leased the store the corner of
Cameron and Royal streets, u. q. Milburn's old
stand) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. "a
Royal street, u frst-csss
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can De found at all times fresh Roll But
ter, Poultry, Eggs Honiny, Beans, Dried
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Tomaoes and Corn, &C., sc. Call and exam
inc .... feb
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@-SPEc1AL Nor1cE-GESTs' EXTRA FINE
Doors AND SHoEs.-We have just received 8
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hsnd:sewed
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhesitatngly recommend to be the
very best on sale in the city:
W. B. WADDEY,
oct IA King street, Alexandria, Va.
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Do not delay to secure bargains at
SAREPTA CLOTHING HALL, 80 KING ST.
I. SCHWARTZ s. co.
Have nov on hand an immense stock of
OVERCOATS, TALMAS,
md heavy Winter Suits-sll of which will be
sold at remarkably low prices. Their stock OF
FURNISHING GOODS
cannot be excelled in variety and quality, and
will be sold at greatly reduced prices. Call
early at 50 King street. dec Il
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Fragrant SOzOdOnt

Hardens and invigorstes the gums, purifes and
perfumes the breath, :cleanses,- besntifes and
preserves the teeth from youth to old age, Sold
by all Druggists. NH :S-eolW
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sT-A LOWER POTOMAC LINE

rkla1@aazflss
SEMI- WEEKLY TO MORE,
Stopping at the
POTION AC LA y DI y GS.
The splendid Steamers
GEORGEANNA and
CHARLOTTE VANDERBILT.
will leave Alexandria EVERY TUESDAY
and kIDAI, at o'clock p. NJ.
Returning, will leave Baltimore, from pier No.
9, Light street, EVERY TUESDAY and FRI
DAY AFTERNOON.
No freight receive after - clock on day of
sailing.
For further information apply to
HOOE y JOHNSTON, Agents,
No. , Prince street.
Otfic. in Baltimore, 1888 Light 81. feb 24-tf