Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-08-14


that was stolen from his stables in Windsor 81
between Sixth and Seventh, few nights ago.
1t is estimated that from $4,000 to $4,000 per
sons attended the camp meeting at Cheste
Heights on Sunday last.
A reward of $40 is offered for the arrest an,
conviction of any person who may deface til,
school property on Walnut street near Third
known as No. q.
johnson q Bogia have dissolved partnership
MIR. johnson will continue the business of bool
binding, &C., in the rooms in Shipley street, be
low Fifth, and Mr. Bogia will open a binder,
in some other location.
city Hospitdi.-Jolm NJ. Stewart moved in
Ia the new city hospital, corner Of Eighth an,
Franklin streets, last Friday afternoon, and i.
making ihe necessary arrangements for the re
caption Of patients.
Ne,o Fencc.-A handsome new picket fenc,
Is being erected In front Of Judge Gilpin's pro
petty, o.. Delaware Avenue, and the saine Is be
In ! set in some four feet farther than the old
line.
City Treasurer.-l respectfully inform the
members of the Republican party, that | shal
be candidate for the office of Treasurer at the
nomination, on Saturday next. l pledge my
self to most cordial support to the nominee
FRANCIS VINCENT.
Deceased. Jacob Zcbeydied at his residence
on the DUPONT River farm, in Braniywine Hun.
dred, OF Saturday last, In the S4th year of his
age. He was ali excellent citizen and his de-
cease isgreatly regretted. His remains were
inferred in the Mt. Pleasant Burial grounds on
Tuesday afternoon, i'll the presence of q large
concourse ofcitizens.
Tnsdne.--lt is reported that DR.. West has be-
come Insane, and the sheriff entertains the opn-
ion If he continues in his present deranged con-
-
his place Of confinement In The Jail to an insane
asylum. In this way lie may escape convic-
ton for arson ami execution OH the galows.
Shocking Accidcnt.-When the noon train
arrived at Milford on Saturday last, the horse
Of DR.. Mark Loiland took fright AMI rushing
on the platform of one ofthe cars, knocked of u
col. woman named Hester Thoroullgood, who
fell across the track and the wheels of the cars
passing over Reproduced instant death. Other
persons were somewhat injured, but none ser-
ousy.
Proposais.--rhe Committee on Fire Com
panies advertise for proposals for furnishing
1000 feet of good forcing hose, for the use OF
the Fire Department. The hose 10 he sufficient
ly strong TO resist lS5 pounds water pressure to
tho square inch. 1t is To b. provided with Jones
and screw couplings.
Il Change The paynilster's Office of the
W . IN ID. H. ~ 10 10 Ut EcthDNtu 10 w IL
mington, and paymislcr WIN. II. lamar, will
occupy the Office now occupied by James. p
Hayes. MIR. Hayes will remove up stairs, to one
Of the offices vacated by the Delaware Railroad
officials.
Robert ID. Hicks, Esq, formerly for many
years cashier of the Farmers Bank in this city ,
offers himself as a candidate for City Treasurer,
subject to the decision of the Democratic nomi-
nation election.
George q. Maris has been elected Secretary
Of the Workingmcn's Loan, vice j. l.. Kllgore,
resigned.
Bag HOLDER Peter Wolrell has for sale ut
ais office on Front Street, n patent bag holder,
which is most convenient continuance that
las lately been brought to the attention of the
public. The farmers generally should call and
Examine it. Private rights are sold at S. each.
Old ASJuy.-During all interview had with
Rev. George Lybrand Of the Phila. Conference
1t Chester Heights, on Tuesday last, he inform
ID the writer that there was living at Chestnut
Hill, Phila., an old lady, widow of Solomon
Wyatt, who was living i'll Wilmington at the
inle, and has distinct recollection the builG-
ng of Asbury Church, in 1850, and, who, sub
in the year 1900, sought and obtain
ID pardon for sin in the same church, connect
I'd herself with IL. at that time, and is to day,
when, near one hundred years old, live chris
ian woman. Ii.
For The VICTORIA number of ladies of
his city, are preparing handsome flag, to
)e awarded to the victors in the next contest
between the Pioneer and the Undine boat
,lubs. The flag will be ofwhite silk, with
he word champion inscribed on the CEN
re, with blue silk. Both clubs are practi-
ling for the next race.
For umbrellas 60 to Humphrey & Sandt's
or new styles of silk hats go to Humphrey &
'andt for hats and caps of every kind go to
humphrey & Sandt; for bargains go to Hum.
,hrey & Sandt fashionable hatters canes at
humphrey & Sandt's is the place to buy; for
lid gloves go TO Humphrey q Sandt's; Hum
,hrey Il Sandt is keeping tho full line of iurs;
n Season, PIG market st.
The Mdrket.-Butter sold on Wednesday at
rom 40 TO 80 cents per pound, honey 30 cents;
ggs % to 80 per dozen, chickens 10 to $l.50
er pair, potatoes II to Is per half peck, pears
2 to 20 do, peaches 40 to so do; onions 40 do;
ina beans 20 per quart, watermelons l5a50 each,
pples 20 to 25 per half cantelopes 8 TO 10 each,
'ackberries 10 to 10 do, huckleberies II to 10
To-, corn Is to 20 per dozen, cabbage to 10
YER head, beets 8 cents per bunch. Meats at
uriner rates.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to the report of Elisha
huxley, Registrar of Deaths and Burals, there
we're "a deaths In our city in the month of
uly. Of this number 81 were under one year
f age F; II from one to two; from 2 to 8 2
rom 5 TO 10; 4 from 10 to 90 from 20 to so:
from 30 to 40; 5 from 40 to so 4 from so to
o; from 90 to 20; from 10 to 20; from so
0 90; from 90 to 100. Whites II, colored 7.
tales A, females 80. Boru in tie United
tates 10, Germany l, India l. Ireland 3, Swift
rland 1.
Setled.-A Lieutenant of the Revenue Cut
er Hamilton, being somewhat intoxicated, got
nto little difficulty with citizen Of New Cas-
lie, named Shearer, a few evenings ago, for
which lie was brought before Esq. Vandeyer,
Who held him In one hundred to answer at
he next term of Court. The Lieutenant feel
ng himself aggrived entered complaint before
ESQ. Publ, and SLearer was required 10 give
'ai in the sum of $500. Tho Lieutenant after
Yards reconsidcred the matter, paid costs, Sc,
TO good round sum ,and settled the
flair, thinking the suits perhaps might have
bad influence at head quarters.
For the Delaware Republican.
Brandywine Hundred, against the world
We have Just been shown a pair of mamoth
omatoes grown on the farm Of Alfred d. Pierce
n Brandywine Hundred. President Crozier
las named them the Bogy variety, the weight of
zach of them is three pounds less q fraction.-
The President also states that owing to strict
observance of the sign OF the moon, Mrs Pierce
has succeeded in very materially increasing the
,ize of vegetables raised on their farm, and also
hat from the enormous size and fairness of the
reese, raised by this lady on said farm. He is
Also OF the opinion that the moon sign must
have been consulted as to the time for setting
The mother goose. If Mrs. Louisa Pierces
tomatoes, and fat geese can be excelled
or equalled we would be pleased to know where
the forum ate person may be found.
awe THE PEOPLE"
eales.-Penrose r. Tallsy will sell at public
sale the mill property Of the late Benjamin
Hickman, situated near Claymont, Brandywine
Hundred, on Thursday, the 2lst inst.