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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

The miners atthe Koh-I.noOr COllIery, ,Shen-
are detornlinedto 10 have the increased Wagee
demanded frOm the Philadelphia Coal and
Iron Company. They have been out about
three Weeln
The Massachusetts Medical Society, at lts
meeting yaltetaay. voted TO expeI the hOmmo.
pathie physician, whose trial has been recently
chronieledS there being one dissenting vote.
Il l. reported that the Emprsss Eugsn!o Is in
Paris, and has been there tive days.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
Police AnaIra.
DEFoRR MAroR s1MMs.

Police CAsEs.-Michael Matthew'S was arrested
twice for drunkenness, and fined 90 cents and
costs each time,
John Fulmsir, residing at No. 2O8 ShipIey street,
was about a mouth ago, released from the Aims
House, where he had been confined for a'tempOr-
airy attack OF insanity. Recently he has been la
boring under an attack of his cid malady, and be.
came 80 dangerous that the family, last evening,
ssnt for the police 10 arrest him. He was locked
in his room, and Eve officers proceeded 20 burst
open his doer. As sOon Is they catered, he made
At them with . club, but was soon oVeFpowersd,
and taken 10 the City Hall cells. This morning
he was Examined BY DR.. ogIe. who pronounced
hlm insane. He was aftsrWaFds again taken 10
The insane department. Of the Alms House.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

COLLISION. $50 o'clock, this morning,
construction train on the Delaware railroad col
lidsd, near the gravel pit, with engine No. 8,
which was coming north. RoadmAster john Ma
honey, who had change of the construction tram,
vas slightly injured about the arm and face. No
one else was hurt Some Of the cars Of the train
were demolished and tha track was 30 Obstructed
that the north bound passenger train was detained
a considerable time and did not arrive until noon
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

BOARDING HOUSE, AT REHoBoTH CRY Hon
J. +. C0msgys and ManlovO Hayes. Esq, OF Dover
have contracted for the bnilding Of a large and
commodious Boarding House at Rehobolh City
1t is the intention Of each 10 build a neat cottage
adjoining the boarding house in order that they
may better enjoy and accommodate themselves and
visitors during the season.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
RuaInaaa MntInaa.

You eau buy clOIhlng and gents furnIshlng
goods, trunks, valIses, umbrellas, &c, cheap at
j. Wesley Canary's, BOG Market street. sp4
Everybody inpited TO an Inspection Of the
largest aud most complete assortment Of the best
class ready made clothing for gents, youths and
boys la the State, at J. Wesley Canary's, 406
Market street. Give him Il call He is iLe
young man to deal with. ap4
j. Wesley Canary has just received fine lot Of
those $40 suits at 406 Market street. ap4
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

ACCIDENT ON THE w. & w. r. R.-Last even
ing, at the $50 train from LAndenberg, on the w
& w. r. r., was leaving SOuthwOod Station, two
horses were discovered running along the track
just as the train entered small cut, the engine
struck the horses, killing one of them almost in
stantly. The other one was thrown against the
side of the cut and dragged clear through by
The train. Strange 10 say, it was comparatively
uninjured. The horses were owned by Mr.. Pat
rick ReardOn.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

HAND Cur oFF.-Thomas KeisendetFer, aged
Il, an employee at SAMPLE & Baldwin's "Arling-
ton Mills" on Vandever Avenue ninth ward,
was severely injured yesterday afternoon. He
was working at carding machine, when his
hand was caught between the dOffsr and the CYL
inder, and mashed and broken 30 badly as TO
render amputation necessary. DR.. Shortledge
performed the operation
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

LOAN AssOcIATIONs.-A special meeting of the
stOck khOlden Of Wilmington Loan Association was
held last evening, at Which it was resolved 70 al
low members Withdrawing first series shares, Is
per cent. interest, and the full amount paid in.
At the regular mOnthly meeting Of Hope Loan
Association, last evening, $500 sold at 50 per cent
premium, and 5000 at 34L
At the third monthly meeting Of the Excelsior
Loan Association, Tuesday evening, $1,000 were
sold at 81 per cent. premium.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

OwNG TO the small attendance yesterday, Prof.
John A. Light did not ascend in his balloon, from
the corner Of Ninth and Shipley stroeis as he
proposed. Although there was quite a gathering
of Juveniles waiting outside of the enclosure,
yet there was very few, if any of our citizen who
appreciated the adventure enough to pay the ad-
mlttancc fee.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Samuel Kelley resid-
ing at FO. 9O2 West street, died suddenly, last
evening" Some time ago, he was violently
thrown to the ground, by negro man, and
somewhat injured, but whether or not this led
son-in-laW of Samuel Allen, and conducted
the -four and feed business, for him, at No
2O4 West Front street. t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

Geo. Brown, OF HAIifax, N. s., has challeng-
e Henry Coulter TO row . race e Springfield
Aassaenusetls, the championship Of Amer
lea.
The remains Of Miss Leo Hudson, the actress,
who died at st. Louis on Monday, left that
city last night for Baltimore.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
Case er EH-ssnaGoF PemsroH-The Cron..

case 81 Ex-SenatOP POmsFOy-The CEops
TOPEKA (KANsAs,) June 4.-The trial Of en-
SenatoH Pomeroy, on tbs charge Of bribery, begins
IN the District Conrt On the 10Th inst. Eminent
counsel win appeaf on each aide The trial is
expected 70 b protFaeted and sensational
heports from all paFts, Of the State represent
growing crops IN exesllent condition. An abun-
dAnt yield Of all kinds Of grain is expected
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

Just received one of the largest assortments
OF the latest Spring Styles of hats and Caps in
the city which l am selling at the very lowest
Prices. My silk hats are speciality. Call and
examine my immense stock and syou will be
sure TO be suited. LEWIS G. SPRINGER, d
Hat Store. ii No. 233 Market Street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

FOURTH STREKT-The work of grading East
Fourth street, preparatory to Macadamizing, is
now going on. Two gangs are at work, Que
working from the ChTisuana, and the other from
Lombard street, towards Market street As soon
as practicable the work of Macadimizing will he
commenced.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

DEAD FISH IN THE BRANDYWINE.-For the
last two days, numbers Of dead and dying fish
have been discovered floating down the
Brandywine, greatly TO the alarm AMI disgust
Of many consumers Of BrandyWine water who
saw them.
Up to noon to-day, many Of them could be
seen floating down the stream. That they
are poisoned by the deleterOus matter 'frOul
some Of the establishments on the upper
Brandywine seems to be the general impress
sion, and many refuse 70 use hydrant water,
the water in It's present condition. those WhO
use it may be likely to meet, with the same
fate.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
BANK R.il1 R4IIRoaD i IO 3 sTocES S5s 4sD BONDS

s BOnght ana ssld % eammisaion.
Time paper aad ColIateEal laaAa negotiated.
Money loonaa ons eail. Aiso, RIAL ESTATE
and Rents Colloete1.
J. Have for ale Northern Paeihe R. R. 7-SO FlrSt
keEtgaEs. oela 4ondl; " ilmingtOn and Western r.
Two ATst-clam farms on the etato Road, near Nil
loFa, Del; large peach and apple orchards nov In
bearing. and other huil; very deglrably located.
An buainaas inkruated 70 ne will be thanfnllr re-
eiYed and pgomptY attended 70. maIe9m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
ORGANINED'lsAs.
JOHN McLEAR & SON;
Exchanged Deposit Bank
No. 6Oa ssarkeu street.
WILMINGTON. DEL.

Deposit Accounts subject to check at sight. (same
as at National Bank solicited from firms, eoFDO-
Tations and individuals
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-AbOut one O'Clock on
Tuesday morning the extensive cotton and
wooden mill Of Brown & Son. Eighth and
Tasker streets, Philadelphia, was discovered
to bs on fire, and before the flames could be
extinguished the main building, with its con-
tents, was entirely destroyed. The mill was
only completed last fall, and was filed with
ana sre amnlnxad LARGE nnmSsT Of 0f nsrsons "iU0'
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST
Per annum allowed on deposits, payable on de-
mand.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

AN UNEXPECTED RETURN.-At the last
session of the Delaware Legislature lady
living on -- street, In this city, procured
a divorce from her husband, who had been
absent for nearly twenty years. On Tuesday
evening, the husband returned and arrived in
time to witness . marriage--nOt his wife's but
his daughters who was welded to one Of our
young men. The husband tits said does not
propose to remain here and will leave ere
long. ,F.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

ExcURs1oS.-Asbury n. Z. Sabbath School will
make an excursion 10 Collins Beach on tho
steamer ATicl on Thursday juno laih. This is
one of the most pleasant places of resort on the
Delaware Shore, aud q day spen. there cannot
fail ~ be very agreeable.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
LOCAL INTKLLloRMoE.

Police business Aeeps dali M 3
Ths thermometer marked IS at p. m, to-day.
Citizens and GernaniA Loan Associations meet
tonight
The City Council meets in regular session, this
evening
West Front street Is being cleaned 1t needed
1t badly.
The paving of FHh street, between Market and
King, has been completed.
The City Council will sit as a Court of Appeals,
on the city assessment this, tomorrow and Satur-
day evenings.
SALE or lloRsE.-SylVester TOwnAei,d, Esq,
OF this city, has sold his splendid bay hOrse, Del
aware, 10 Jacob Peters, u Philadelphia, for
1000
NEw BAND WAGON. Messrs. McMullen d Seal
are having built, at &. W. horn's carriage tacto-
~, = handsome, large baud wagon. II Will sOon
DC completed. The Qnaksrs will trst uss il, On
Saturday week. TO 60 to Long wood, TO attend the
yearly meeting.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05

OF iuIeItFs uaue ON uepOslIs OF speolhc suns TOT
fixed periods.
COLLECTIONS
0tDividends, Notes. Interest Drafts, &c made with
despatch, and accounted for the day payment is
eeiVed.
n CHECKS
On Banks in Philadelphia New York. Boston, Bal
tinlOTe Delaware, PennsylVania aud Washington
will be credited on receipt from customers at par.
d BONDS, STOCKS. GOLD. .&e
: Government Securities. Gold State Bonds Rail-
road Bonds and Stocks bought and sold on commits
sion. Local Securities speciality Being. repre-
seuted In all the principal cities By reliable
IN this line with prOmptnes9 and doapatnh Persons
wantiD9 TO buy Or sell are nYitod tq give cell,
Quotations OF the active Stocks ct New York and
PhiladelRhia received daily ct cur Office.
Il sound Investment Securities neg0tAted and tor
sale. ~ W
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-06-05
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
COLLECTIONS

For intereFt made ON deposits Of specific sums.
fixed periods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Death Of Col. Smith.

COL TrealweU Smith. one Of the Oldest and
most esteemed citizens ofthis comfy, died at
his residence. ia this place, gu Sunday morning
las, 10 the sab year Of bis age. Col Smith
was O. latiye &C New Jersey, but came to this
county 10 early youth He bad then but lit
cc Of tle worlds possessions, tut 10y, energy,
lu-ar,v sr5 good business habits he had
amasse5 q. lhe tune the war broke out, con-
Siderable property 10 land and slayes-the
latter class however, having been swept away
by tN, results Of the war. For member ef
years he conducted the mercantile business in
Ibis place. lie was a magistrate for Fredrick
county before the formation Of ibis county. AZ
t,ri,s formation, as one Of its most prominent
citizens. be was placed on the bench Of masis-
t-atcs. and for a long time was The presiding
Justice under the old county court system, and
filed chat position, as well as ;he Office Of
sheriff to- this county with credit and ability.
Col. smith was also soldier in the war of
1872. he having marched with Capt +. Tay-
l1r's command Of Lorscmeu. as one Gifts officers,
to Washington after the burning ofthe capitol,
where be performed three months service. IN
bis business relations he was strict, and always
promp. TO meeting his obligations Although
bis health has been feeble for the last few
years. h,s mind still retained its y;co-, and up
90 tie time he was taken abel with a sever.
cold. which was several weeks ago. he could
relate with cle.ruess and freshness incidents
connected with the pas. Of this county.
His remains were inferred on. Tuesday, in the
graveyard attached 20 Grace Church, of which
church be was o commuaioaut member. As a
mark Of respect, on motion sfD. II. Mcclure,
ESQ. The Court which was ia session. adjourn
Ell to attend the funeral of the deceased. Mr..
Mcclure and Judge Page both spoke in eulo-
CYSTIC terms Of the character Of the deceased
And thus. in che winter Of life, amidst the win
ter Of the year, has passed away one Of our
most upright; prominent and esteemed citizens.
Clarke Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
singular Mortality in a Family.

The Rev. DR.. Amasa Converse, editor Of the
Louisville Ky and Richmond lyal Chris
tan Observer and formerly of Philadelphia,
died at Louisville, on the 9th Of December last,
after a four days illness. The intelligence Of
his death reached a relative Of his in this
city on the 10th, and she communicated it by
letter to another relative, Governor Converse,
Of Vermont, then at Woodstock in that State,
on the same day. The letter reached him On
the 18th, on which day his wife, who was
standing by his side after reading the letter,
Suddenly fell dead Gu the floor, no previous IN
timatou Of disease having been given. The
Governors niece, Miss Luna L. Elson, who
had lived for many years in his house, was ab-
sent at TIE time, being on q visit at Burlington
VI. 1 telegraphic dispatch was sent to the
lady whom she was visiting, so that the news
might be broken to her gently but, although
this was done in the kindest manner, the
young lady was so overcome by the shock
that she became unable 10 swallow anything or
to sleep. She could no. start for Woodstock
that evening as the las, train had departed :;
but next morning the lady escorted Miss Edison,
by rail, to Woodstock, the latter taking a vio-
lent chill on the road. Miss Edison. on her ar
rival at her uncle's was Just able to kiss the life
less features Of her aunt and retire to bed
where she lay, gradually sinking, until the 9th
OF December, when she died Her mother,
who was a sister Of Mrs. Convarse, had lsng
lived with her, worn out with watching and
grief, thereupon took her bed, and died on
LIST Of January And thus Governor Converse,
who is universally beloved and respected, has
been bereaved Of his entire family. lie has no
children. he was elected Governor Of Vermont
by a Republican majority of 2o,oOO-Pd7rdel-
pIjG North american.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Congress

The Senate Wednesday passed the He-sa
bin TO abolish tie grades Of admiral and vice
-lui-a. ia the navy. 90 take eHec: when vac
caacies next occur. Credentials Of NTclII,an
aud Ray, elected as Senator's by rrl. Iecisa-
lures Of Louisiana, were fled and rs'sr--d-
The House bin authorizing the construction Of
s,oops Of war was amended, Increasing the
number from six 90 ten. and passed. Tla bin
allowing women 90 vote was postponed iu-
definitely, and the House bill. abo'isliug the
ranking privilege, 90 s9iato effect July ist
lS-5, was passed and sen. 70 ,ie House for
action on the amendment
To the House. bin uas passed appropri-
at.og Sll3500 % jefray tho expenses Of the
British and American claims commission
The subsidy bin d" fer the encouragement Of
American commerce was defeated. Moss
p. Armstrong. s.t-as Delegate from I.-eta
Territory. was declared entitled lis sea.
and 81. f2S was awarded 90 W. a. Blr,-igh
CONTESTANT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Response to Clodhopper.

Editors Free Press In reply to commune
cation addressed to me in the last Free Press,
signed "Clodhopper," briefly reply, after an
examination Of the Books
lst. That the Sheriff was credited by 1882
10, commissions for Collecting and Disbursing
County Lecy alone for 1872 and $4,000 on
the $4,000 taxes received from Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company-$s, Os2.l9.
ID. The Board Of Supervisors allowed the
Assessor S2,719.62 for assessing for State and
County for lS72-beings3 per cent, amount
fixed by preceding Beard
8rd. That $9,S41.02 were appropriated fol
Aims House purposes for 1872. This amount
includes the sum reported by hessrs. Sponcel-
Ter and Eutler in their settlement with the
County Agent. Respectfully,
G.. H. Turner,
Clerk Of Late Board Of Supervisors
January q, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
From the MartinsJrg Statesman.
DEVELOPMENTS


4 High Handed Measure l-Secret Plot 70
Su5rert tie Official Government Of Berkeley
Co,mg-Ah attempt to OrerSlaugh Geo.
". Leg and E6 Fleming, Esgs., as Rep
resentatices.-Dr. Hullihen, Of Ohio County,
RegueSte9to act as the Representative Of the
People Of Berkeley and 10 Look litter Their
Interests joint note from Messrs Legg
and FleniHg-Let Honest lien Of Al
Parties Read
Wereeeived by last Saturdays mail the fol-
lowing Joint note from Messrs. Legg and FEM
ing, the representatives of this county in the
House Of Delegates:
HoUsE OF DELEGATES, !
Charleston, W. Va, Jan. "A, 70.
D. S. E,oHELBERGER, ESQ,
Dear SIR: We enclose you letter written
to Mr.. George O. Davenport, desiring him TO
request DR.. Hullihen to take Tao business of
the county Of Berkeley oat of our hands, and
to act as its representative If it is the pee
pies wish for DR.. H. to do so, we will respec-
lively resign and come home
You are at liberty to make any comments
you may deem paoper
Very truly yours,
LEGG Il FLEMING.
The above enclosed the following addressed
TO Geo. Davenport, Esq, delegate from Ohio
county:
MAETINSBURG, Jan. 9Th, 1878.
GEo. DAVENPORT, Esq.
Dear Sir: Mr.. Blackburn has sent to the
Permanent Seat, A Bill for the organization "
Of Berkeley county. We heartily endorse the
provisions of the "Bill " and will be much
obliged to you if you will give it such atten-
ton as your duties will permit.
Very Truly,
SHAFFER & LOGAN.
p. $. Tell DR.. Hullihen that we consider
him a representative Of Berkeley and that if
be don't lock after our interests, he will hear
from us through the Era"
SAL.
It seems that Mr.. Davenport to whom the
above was addressed became naturally indig-
uant at the attempt to make him ego be-
tween in this secret and nefarous plot to
subvert the county organization Of this county,
and properly rejecting that his personal honor
was at stake by becoming party to the in
famous intrigue, at once handed Shatfer and
Logau's letter TO AieSsrs. Legg and Fleming,
and these gentlemen, rightly considering that
it was their duty to make public expose of
it to their constituents, sentit to US immediate
" for publication,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Great Cheap Store Of
Jefferson Foundry and Machine
Shops.

4 FER an experience Of Is years in our busi-
n ness. we have at last found out that we can
not carry on cur business without money; and
the difficulty in collecting money these times
makes IL necessity for a. % adopt the Cash svs-
ten. We viii, therefore. after January ], ls73.
do work for Cash only or Country Produce down
on delivery Of the work. We will endeaTor 20 put
down our prices as low as can BE- done in the coun-
~, and the workmanship superior 70 any, and will
their patronage.
Oar New Ploughs, Of which we are making a
large lot OF dierentszes, will be sold on time 30
good, responsible men, BY giving their notes pay
able ~ such tine as specified in the contract Re
member, however, we guarantee satisfaction in
every case or no sale. Our old accounts are now
ready for settlement and must be closed no with
out delay. WEIRICK 4 WELLER.
January II, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25

-
Commissioners Notice.

I'm the Circuit Court of jefferson County,
November Term. 1872,
FRANK A. BUSHEY, Admir- &c,
vs.. In Chancery.
FRANCES BUSHEY and others.
Extract from the Decree IN he ADORE SAT-.
"On consideration whereof the Court doth
adiudge. order and decree that the cause be re
ferred to John F. Smith, who IS appetite a
Special Commissioner, for the purpose, and who
is instructed to state and settle the account OF
the Plaintiff az Administrator of Michael Bush
CIV. 10 ascertain and report the value OF tie
personal Estate of said decedent, and also the
value and annual value Of the Real Estate OF
which be died seized.
To ascertain and report the amount Of IN
6ebtedness against said estate, and finally 10
hear testimony as to the effect of a sale Of q q
whole of said Real Estate and division Of th"
proceeds, after payment of debts, among the
heirs Of said decedent upon the interests o. no
infant heirs, or other party interested.
And notice Of the execution Of this order.
published once a week for four successive
weeks in some newspaper published in Je.Irr-
son County, shall be equivalent to per>'H'l
service upon the parties. And the said Conc
missioner is directed to report his proeeeHin2s
to a future term of the Court, with any nat
ter deemed pertinent by himself or requiied by
the parties to be stated
A true copy-Teste-
w. a. CHAPLINE.
- Clerk c. G.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-01-25
Lrrr.Na.N srssI1N.

A message from the House by Mr.. Butcher
announced ,ha adoption Of Senate BIT. No. 40,
organizing the Supreme Court Of Appeals and
defining It's jurisdiction, with certain amend
ucrts
Mr. Camden moved Co strike out July in
the amendment Of the House relating 10 the
term 40 Clarlcs,1Ur. and insert December.
There was as.rous desire manifested by several
Of toe Senators 90 postpone the further cousid-
Grafton cf tle (.l unit, g fuller Senate, upon
the ground that the passage If So important
bin without The voice of the members now ab
sent. would be discourteous 20 the absentees
Nts.-S Camden and Gaatham urged i'm
immediate passage Of the bill. amended
The whole matter was laid upon the table,
however, Ms compromise.
On motion Of Mr.. Gu1,ham,
The Senate then adjourned
The House Of Delegates convened. Friday,
january 10Th, at T. m. pursuant 90 the adj
--ru---rt 90 Cine -iS- OF December last and
was called Oh ORDER ly the Speaker
Bradford from the Judiciary Commute re-
ported back Senate BIT, No. 40. organizing
The Supreme Ceur. Of Appeals. defining its
jurisdiction and powers. and prescribing
It's manner Of proceeding, recommending its
passage.
The 1tterD t'u session was taken up mainly
with discussion 81 the Senate bill providing
tor the organization of the Supreme Court Of
Appeals. Sc The I.. was finally passed.
Ev Mr. Legg-Ot OuiCk Cunningham, Ad-
uir.,--1tor &c.. of Berkeley county. asking re-
lief .yCm certain erroneous assessments Of
lands