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New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04

in there and keep them in the valley or ur
derground passages in perfect safety. II 80
nv opinion that is what he has done
already"
the ModOcs?"
Il have had some.'
Are they very wild as a rule!
Some of them are what might be called
decent Indians, but this band Of Captain
Jacks is the wcrst lot of Indians that ever
got together. They are all halt civilized,
and speak pretty good English. They,, learned
it from hanging around the settlements.
The tribe that Captain Jack leads is made
up of the worst kind of thieves, murderers,
and desperadoes, who have gathered n
from different parts OF that section of cour
try when the places they left got too hot
for tisoin. j aave never seen Captain Jack,
but | have seen some of his band, and
more desperate, blood-thirsty gang of eu5
throats never saw in my life. If he gets
out of the lava beds and reaches the mouu-
tairs, it will be impossible to reach him.
The band will scatter, and you might TO.
find half dozen of them in ayear.''
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04

The conscienceless author Of Captain
Jinks' should remodel hls atlcc;ty il this
way;
Iiu Captain Jack of he Modoc Ieds,
| raise the hair froH the sO'Cicrs heads
Aud pat en to sleep il ny lava beds,
I'm terrible man TO the army.
ve made the blue coats skurry and Gau,P.
SkGrry and dance, skUTry and dance,
But what have done S not a circumstance
To what would do to the arm
crafty lurking, treacherous snak
Ny den III the Shiny rock make.
My fangs are keen, and the lives take
O the bravest men in the army.
But they're suMmnHing soldiers to do nle harm
To do NE harm, to do me harm
And fear they'll make it exceedingly warm
Il don I get away from the army.
For IN Captain Jack tLey have failed to ta.Ae;
The white man finds me ever the same.
AT every stage Of the murdereus game
I've beat the innocent lubh.r
Bug = hand too many fear we pla ed.
lear We PLAYED, feaI l We PLAYED.
We stretched my neck and reached II a.ta d.
The end of this nd an rubbe,S
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04
Ne;a0ralo2lclii and River fesoGr-,

The signal service, United States arEv,
reports, Tor the benefit OF commerce Tie
meteorological record, and rise Or ta!l .;
the rivers, at 3;43 =. ~, local time, yee--I-
Law aa {oIn1ys.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04

why do wreckers lure vessels ashore
by false ligh;s3' asked Jones. pausing
after singing snatch Of his tavorite hymn.
There are lights along the shore which
never grow dim" Well said Mrs. Clog
gersomusingIy. 4" ! am sure don't know.
unless they do it for wreck creation"
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04
kbove i1w
The river here is three feet ewo inches
below high water mark Of 1871.

A New York writer says: "Vanderbi.t has
no weakness except for horses, and mas
that freshness of feeling which attaches
hum TO q dollar as if it were the first he had
encountered. He seldom refers to his gene
roaity. and he does not want his friends to.
What he gives IS nothing to anybody
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04

Potatoes are being offered in France at
sixty francs per ton-less than half the
price paid in London.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04

Rafting is the prevailing popular amuse-
snent with the juveniles this month. The
boy whose parents own the pond Is gene
rally chosen captain Of the rafts The raft
fnre frequently consists of a couple of
boards the captains father laid away to
season. The captain stands at the bow and
boilers, and the other oilicels. whose claim
TO the berth principally rests in the fact
that they have dry pants at home, stand at
the stern and spatteT water On the optsid =
ers who are on the shore with their bands
il their brccches pockets and guile in their
bearts. They thus navigate iGr hours at a
TN" and then fight over the distance thcy
have made, and finally 70 home 10 see their
parents about it, and ara dried With a bed
cord, ana are put to bed, where t1iey can
ieel OF their ~ uries Bithout Iuolestaticu.
An inquirer after scientific information
il Concord, New Hampshire, recently
asked an ap0thecary, What is this new
disease-th.s Cerro- Gorlo-fnal-M -MaceiDuis
the papers say so much aboutl7 1t took as
long for the apothecary to find out what
the man was driving at as it would have
done to put up the very longest prescription
ever writteQs
New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-04
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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
Accident at Newark.
YOUNG MAN PALS FROM THE cUPoLA OF,
DELAWARE COLLEGE.

A YOUNG MAN PALS FROM THE cUPoLA OF
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
About ten o'clock, this morning, young man
named James Bush, a student ate-DeiaWare Col
lege, Newark, about Is years Of age son of DR.
!. r Bush, Of this city, sell from che capola Of
the College, 20 the ground, q distance 81 about
sixty feet He had gone up into the cupola
doubtless for the purpose Of taking a view Of the
surrounding country, it being very fine morning
and in some manner or other sustained the terri
bic fall. "a
He was not observed in the capOla, and therefore
IT is not known in what way tbs fall was occa-
stoned. The students are soulStimes In the habit
of ascending 10 the vane sun tountng the cupols,
ana it may have been attenpting this feat that
young Bush met with this terrible accident he
was discovered tmmsdlatsly after the fall and
promptly provided VITA mf1ifAl assistance. but Il
Is feared that his injuries viii prove fatal
Word was immediately telegraphed TO his rela-
tiVes in this city, and his father, accompanied by
DR.. X. r. Porter, started immediately for the
scene.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
HiutoEioal 1oslssy q DeIaware.
NETTING EAnr rVNNNa.

The meeting of the Honlety, last evening,
was well attended By members and 4 large
number OF gentlemen Of the Soldiers and
sailors Association were present by invitation.
". ". AsEew was called 70 the chair.
MT. walter, from the committee appointed
at last meeting TO present resolutions apprO-
pirate % the decease Of Comodore Giiiis, re-
po rted the following -
WHEREAs, Commodore John p. Glllls OF the
United states Navy has passed away In the
ripono19 OF years and honor. aiisre
Rcs0sUeds That the Historical Society Of
Delaware place upon record It's recognition Of
the loss 1t has sustained In the death OF one
who, from the equalization OF the society has
been faithful and valued member thereof
RssolDed, That the Historical Society of
OF Commodore Gillia not only has the society
lost one whose name Is hon0rcd therein and
whose presence was always welcome, but the
Navy has lost . gallant officer and the COM
munity courtly and scholarly gentleman.
The resolutions were adopted and ordered
TO pc recorded in the minutes, published ia the
wilmington papers, and copy TO be sent TO
the family OF the deceased.
The Librarian reported 250 copies Of the en-
graved portrait Of George Read presented TO
the society by Judge Read Of Philadelphia.
Ihe Corresponding Secretary was instruct
cd TO correspond with the Pennsylvania His
torical Society relative TO papers concerning
the history Of Delaware.
Messrs. Israel, Dove and Bradford were
appointed committee to investigate the his.
tory OF newspapers In Delaware =
1t was voted that the Historical SocIety re.
quest the Governor 10 app0int Henry N AS
kew. N. D., delegate 70 tie Centennial Eele
brauons vice WINS 4. Read, Esq, deceased.
Rev. Rr. Liatlmer presented thirty copies OF
his paper on Oliver Evans, and donations were
received from Mrs. Townsend, the Wisconsin
Historical Society and Others
Letters were reported from Hon. Geo. 3
Rodney, Theo r. Wolf, PHI. ID. and Hon. A
V. Lesley, accepting their election
The regular order Of business was suspend
ed and general discussion Of the arrange
ments for the reception of the Delaware bat
tie hags ensued in which the guests presen
participated. A.
Gen. J. Meredith Read, Consul General o
the United States tor France and Algeria, wa
elected life member on account Of his valua
BILE services to and warm interest in the Socie
ty. Adjourned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

IRON vs.. WooDEE SHIPs-On Tuesday afier-
noon, as tug was towing two schooners down
the Christiana, on turning tthe bend at the ship
yard Of the Harlan & HOilingsworth Company,
one schooner, the Mary R1isa, Of Providence r.
l., swung too far around causing her bow TO
strike the bow OF, a monitor lying at the wharf,
hole about two feet square was made in the
schooner, and, but for the assistance of ship-car-
peuters in the yard, would have sunk she was
kept ahoat. however and towed away The
Captain of the schooner was on the cabin at the
time the collision occurred, and lac was knocked
Of falling on the deck Epraining both his ankles.
= Ereru Ereninn.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

JIa SAW FAcToRY.-Measrs. Trump Bros,
Of West Chester County, New York, have re-
Gently purchased frOm the Christiana River
improvement Company, through NJ. d..
part Of the city. This tract Is situated near
Belts machine shop, and Is located on Beach
and Anchange streets-177 it., 3 inches on
the former, and $50 feet on the latter. The
Price paid Is not stated. On this lot they pro-
pose 70 erect immediately, q factory for the
tho contract for the necessary b1ildingB has
already been given 10 James Mitchell, of this
city. The "Amatuer Jig Saw" Is rugged
upon stand or table, after the manner OF q
sewing machine, and can be worked either
with treadle or crank. 1t II designed main
" for the use Of boys and youths, but ali
kinds Of work can be done upon it. The
Trump Bros, propose to commence opera
tons IS soon as practicable, and expect tC
supply large demand for this article.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
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8OO5BItE1s
KEErnaa rnra rxnnrna.

1KRInoa THIs KVHHTNa.
Fairiax Ledge No. 9, o o r., at odd Eel.
lows Hal, 30 and King Sts.
Columbia Lodge, No. 26 I o o r. at Odd
Fellow Han. 81 and King SIS. a'sl[ = !
Delaware Tribe, No. l, o H., at Red aGen'I
Hall, 4l6 Market. a34
Ws1Aington Council, No 4, o UAM, at Ne,
chsnica' Han, 2l9 King So.
9th and Market ST. -, = -. 7
Ledy gsas1on Hone COmmunion, at Hall 6Ol
:, EEeslIor "a No !. K Of P, At knights Ol
Pyshia9 Hall. 2ll llarkss ST. - 81. :
MashingtoA Camp, p o "A, az Good Eel.
owg Hall. Sd and Market 4ts.
Wimiqgtoa Mutual Aid Society, at Fifth and
MaFhst ssFeat.. third story front.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

Damascus was presented for violating the oyster
law, and Justice HaddaWay, Of st. Mchasls, Nd,
lined him $500 on Saturday, and Monday. Justice
Warren fined him $500 for another offence. II
such fines as these are imposed every time these
dredgers violate the law the business will be soon
broken up.
Six schooners broueht before Justice Harrison,
at Oxford, Nd, ysstsrday week, were fined 500
each, and two 5000 each for two- jpffsnces, with
costs, fines which they FeSnlig paid and resumed
their operations on prohibits grounds.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

HEAVY THUNDER SroRM-On Wednesday
night, thunder storm of the moss tsH16e aod ap-
palling character passed over Chester county. The
lightning was Of that vivid forEed sharacter, as
usually follows a sultry midsummer day, while
the thunder crashed and made many quake with
fear who never experienced any alarm before
from such visitations The lightning stTnck the
upper factory of Mr.. Jonn Denton, in pocopson
twp, burning it to the ground, and on which no
insurance was effected, ..id
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

SERIOUSLY BURHGD.-On Wednesday evening,
a little child of Mrs. Emma Alexander. living on
Madison street, between Second and Third, waa
seriously burned by the explosion of coal OIL caus-
ed by lamp falling upon the hot stove. Its in
juries were serious, that for awhile It was not
expected to live. Mrs. Alexander and a Mrs
ZouTns, with whom she boarded, also had their
hands severely burned in their efforts TO save the
child.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

FmE IN MTDDLETowN.-on Wednesday night,
the stables of J. B. Fennimore, ESQ, at Middle
town, Were entirely destroyed by fire, together
with most Of their contents. The live stock was
all rescued, with the exception of one COW, which
was burned to death. The loss is considerable
The fire is supposed to have been the work Of q
dAstardly ineendaTy.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
LOCAL IMrELLIoEMoE.

Only enc drunk, this morning.
Aj'g saw factory is to DO erected and operated
IN this city.
Our merchants arc making nne display Of
Spring goods.
"Unele Toms Cabin" will be produced at the
Opera House, ere long.
Like corrupt Legislators, moths hate "pIinter's
INK" SO wrap up your furs in a newspaper for
safe keeping.
The corner of Front and Tatnell streets looks
much improved, since a coal yard has been estab-
lished on the site OF the old cotton mill
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

SALES OF MoNEY.-At the sIxty-secOnd
monthly meeting Of Star Loan Association
last evening, $500 sold at 1SI< per cent. pre-
At the regular monthly meeting Of Young
Mems Loan Association, last evening, $50
sold at 2l1f per cent. premium. and 800 at 81.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
CLAYTON HOUSE.
ARRIvALs rP To NooN ro-pAr

ARRIVALS vP TO EQoN TO-DAY.
Francis Barry, city.
II. s. Taylor and wife, Bloomington, Ind.
Theo. q. Palmer, Newark, N. j.
j. A. Mcdonald,
J. 7. McColley, Phila., Pa
A. w. Robinson, BALTIMORE, Md.
Frank Y. Town, Phila., Pa.
Q; Y; LhayeF, Binghanipton, ny
w. A. Sanburn, Florida. -
j, Il. Lesson, Boston, Mnss. - -
Ihos u Bell. Phila-, Pa.
=. H. Smith,
II. Spear, New York City, NY.
II. i. Jackson, Salisbury. Ma.
Edwin II. Campbell, Frederick, Ma.
Jane, Todd, Philas Pa.
w. @. Henson, city.
}. =. Montgomery, city.
o. H. HfokH, Baltimore. Nd.
Addison Han, Jr.. Boston. MasE.
Wni. p. Loughey, New York City. Ny.
walter y Lane, Hartford, Coma. ..s8f
n. ~ barton, Lewea, Del Ns
Philip y. Sbuey, New York City, NY.
Geo. Copeland, Phiia-, Pa.
M- ID. Temple, Chicago, III.
Harrison Williams, Cleveland, Ohio.
Edward HaFris,
sam1 s. Cough, San Francisco. Cai. -
aoiiathan 1nksns, North Wales, Pa. - -
Harry Lukens,
James RICHTER. New orleans, Ia.
Sno. D. Downing, city,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

just received one Of the largest assortments
Of the latest Sprlng StylesOf Hats and Caps in
the city which am selling at the very lowest
Prices. Ny silk hats are specially. CAL and
snre 10 be suited. LEWIS G. SPRINGER,
Hat Store tt No. 23S Market Street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
De rfue 70 Your TeIth

And they will be true to you Never will
you need false ones, II you use the SOZODONT
morning and evening. 1t imparts indestruc-
ubiiity to the enamel, keeps It white and spot
less, and wonderfully improves the breath.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

Boy HURL A son of John Wesley working in
the shipyard of the Harlan & Hollingswoith tn Com
pany, while at work on the steamship General
Whitney, fell from between decks to- the bottom,
cutting his head severely. heaShipyard physi-
oian" sewed up the wound, and The boy was con-
veyed 70 his home in q cArriaQe
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

GERMAN IMMTORAETs.-This morning fifbsen
more German Immigrants passed through THE
city, on their way down the Peninsula. This
Delaware and Maryland PeninAilar, recently,
through the efforts of Mr.. Claranes HollydaY, Of
Queen Annes county. ~
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

ENGINEER APPoNTED.-S. B. Wingate,
formerly Chief Engineer OF the Kent County
Railroad, has been appointed to the same
position in the Elkton & Massey's Railroad
COmpanv
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

TOBACCO AND CtGARs-S. b. Wales has opened
awholesale and retail tobacco and cigar store at
No ll5 Market street, and stocked it with q fine
assortment Of cigars ami tobaccos of all grades and
brghds. pipes and smokers materials. Chewers
and smokers desiring fine article should step
into his store. r .FtstlH
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

Bo3Ts AND SHoEs-John Green, No. 2l4 West
Second street, announces elsewhere, fine stock
of boots, shoes and gaiters, for gentlemen, ladies'
misses and children. Custom work attended to,
and all work guaranteed Those in want OF .
good article should give HIM q call.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

REkL ESTATE. WIN. Bright, Esq, real estate
agent, advertses two valuable stores to be sold TO-
morrow at o'clock.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

Laura Keene brings 3 suit against the Amer
lean Literary Bureau Of New York for libel.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

Great distress for Want q food is reported 70
pfegan q the Islands o. tlb Irish coast od Gal
Aay. Ihe sheep even ara siarFiag Gnhacrip-
nont have bsen opened fOE ths zslog q ~ Ssnh-
The quarTymsn Of tho Enehieh di.irleti Il Hahn
aull, Belgium 20 the number Of 1000, are On
strike. They attempted 70 make demonstraafonT.
but The gsnd aEmeEio dispsEsod all gathsrings.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11

The House met al o'clock, a. m.
The following bills were read a third time and
passed = ,ni fif
act to incorporate the Milford and Bay Shore
Railroad an act 70 authorize John A. Bickel, ct
az, to lay ont private road In Milford Hundred,
Kent county Mr.. Clough, Chairman Of the Com.
mittee on Claims, reported bin which was read
a first, second and third time and passed an act
regulating the sale of coal oil, thls act prevents
the sale Of coal oil unless II has the government
stamp upon it bearing no degrees Ere testl; an
act consolidating The schools of the town OF Do.
yer was read first time and indefinitely post
poned an act TO amend Chapter 90, OF the Re.
vised Code was postponed indefinitely.
The vote BY which the act TO enable the Town
Commissioners of the town of New Castle, was
lost, was reconsidsred and the bill postponed.
The act to repeal Queenstown and Harrington
r. Road Charter was postponed, but the vote sub
sequently was reconsidered.
Adjourned until 8 o'clock
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
PROCEEDINGS OF FHR LEGIgEAFURR,
nrwAre A

: Down, April 10, 1873.
The House Joint rosoIaticn id relation to the
Rardobt was eouehrfed 3D. a
Billn lost s filassEs.w
TO prevent Live stock from running at large
within one mile from Hartirson station on the
Junction and BreAkwater Hailn6ads IN rotation
to the sale of oystors by non-residenss 10 enlarge
the powers OF Justices OF the Peace.
The Liquor License bin, special order for 10
o'clock, was takDn up for e0nslderation. Seven
teen amendment were offered, two Of which were
lost The bnl was finally put on its final passage
and passed By Nnanimous vot3
Adjourned. fh
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met al O'Clock D. m.
On motion Of Mr.. Martin the act 70 authorize
the Commissioners Of the town of New castle to
lay special tax. Passed the House.
On motion Of Mr., Martin the Senate amend .
ments 10 the bill regulating the sale of LIQUOR.
were coueuned IN. tfs ~
On motion Of Mr.. sheldrake the vote by which
the bill TO revoke the charter Of the Harrington
aud Queenstown Railway Company was lost was
reconsdered and the bill passed the House.
The reporter neglected 10 state that Joint res
olution passed the House yesterday appointing q
joint committee 10 ascertain the amount Of the
wal debt, and TO visit Washington next winter to
see what part Of said debt the U. s. Government
viii assume, Messs. Hickman, Sheldrake and
Silver were appointed on the part of the House I
Adjourned until o'clock, this evening.
EVENING SESSION.
The House met at O'Clock, D. m
The bill to enable 8. 7. jenkins 70 Law out n
private road in Milford hundred, Kent county,
passed.
Mr. Martin a joint resolution appointing Zadoc
1. Butler 10 be custodian OF the House of Repre.
ssntattVes and the Senate Chamber was adopted.
|, An act in relation TO a convention was lost.
Ihe Senate amendments 70 the act taxing the
K. W., q b. X. X. was concurFed 10, and com .
mitteo Of conference ordered.
The House took a recess for fifteen minutes.
The House reassembled and concurred in sun
dry Senate amendments to House bllls.
ADJOURNED.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
AFTnRNooN nEaaIoN.

Senate met at o'clock, D. m. ~
The Senate adopted Joint resolution authoHz-
ing the destruction OF certain State bonds, Of an
old data, which were never issued.
The House amendment to the Milford 4 Bay
shore Railroad bill ives oonc1rred in.
Bills Of claima against the State was read
House bill regulating the sale and use Of coal
oil and burning fluids, was read Also, bin in re-
laslcn to collecting the taxes in the State.
Relating TO location of oonstGblss in AppOquin-
mink hundred 10 incorporate the South West
ern Express Co.. 10 further amend the city char
ter Of Wilmington, in relation 10 the collection Of
taxes to further amend the city charter Of Viii
mingtoD, in relation TO the manner Of laying
street payements; TO exampt certain articles Of
personal property from execution process; to in
coTate O eempany to furnish boats &c, to paItloa
frequiting Rehoboth Beach.
9ho UsuFy Bin was placed on its final passage
and lost By vote Of six nays to thee yeus.
Adjourned till 8 o'clock, p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION
The Senate met at o'clock
Bills passed:
10 regulate the sale and use Of coal oil aud
burning fluids In relation to the streets Of Will
mington in relation to the water course in streets
of same city to allow claims against the State
to incorporate the Farmers Fruit Preserving Co
TO amend chapter 7S, Delaware Laws, concerning
Wilmington Fire Department. for the collection
Of taxes throughout the State to lay out road
10 Sussex county relating to the taxes Of the P
W. q y. RsR and Delaware II. r. Companies.
The rapOrt Of the committee appointing Zed
deck Butler custodian Of State House was adOp
The bill for tire relief of deserted married no
man was read q third time and lost.
The bill to amend the several acts relating "a
the free schools Of the State was represented from
the Committee and lost on the first section.
b. At 1880 the Senate adjourned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-04-11
BANKING HOUSE

5 Deposit Accounts Of Banks individuals and 9TH
ers received, on which we allow interest. Cheeks
drawn on us are payable without notice, the same
a. at o National Bank.