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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

The Senate Of New Jersey yesterday
confirmed, as Major General OF Militia,
Gersham Mott Commissioners to settle
the boundary between New Jersey and
Delaware, Abraham Browning, CORTLAND
Parker, and A. H. stape Prosecutor Of
Pleas for Atlantic County, A. II. stape /;
Prosecutor Of Pleas for Cape May County,
J. R. Hoagland; Judge of the Court OF
Errors, Caleb 6. Green Commissioner Of
the sinking Fund, Barker Gummere.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

McEnery, the Conservative Governor of
Louisiana, issued a proclamation last
Wednesday, calling out the militia Of the
parish Of Orleans for an emergency, those
bearing arms TO have the preference In the
enrolment simultaneously with this pro-
clamation, Joint resolution of the Fueien
Legislature was published, requertlng Nc
the deposed Judges Of the Third, Fourth,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Ponersy. Of Kansas

Senator Pomeroy has made his defense
1t Ia not that he never gave Senator Yorh
tee money, but that he gave it to him az
mere messenger to carry 1t TO friend o.
his (Pomeroy's) who was shout to star
bank at Independence, Kansas. YorI
was stranger 70 him and gave him nc
receipt for the money. He gave him
$4,000 in one package and 5000 il
anoihtr day later. If this be true, Mr.
PomeIoy is another of those refreshingl,
verdsnt men in Congress, who know
nothing whsteverof business. The Credi
Aohilier brought out number of .hem
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

VACUUM BRAKH.-The new vacuum
brake was given trial Thursday by
engine No. is, between Poplar street and
the depot, on The p, W. & b. R. R. The
engine was running at the rate OF twelve
miles an hour, and moved about 80 yaroSs
after the brake was applied. The trlal
was very satisfactory, and the brake Is
considered superior to the one now used
on the road.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

A survey for carrlage-road TO the
Yosemite Valley has been completed and
favorable route has been found over
which, when completed, coaches and car
rlages can run directly 10 the hotels In the
valley. The distance from the terminus
of the railway in tue San Joaquin Valley
to the hotels Of Yosemite Is Lightweight
miles, over route which could be Travelled
only on horseback.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

BIG thltkhNos
We see by EVERY EVENING OF two
chickens Of Delaware City weighing nine
teen pounds. Now Newark can beat That
Oh visiting the yard Of DR.. E. W. Haines,
who has the light brahma stock, we md
them all Of the heavy kind, he having just
delivered to Barney Reybold, Esq., two
chickens Weighing 9OIl pounds, and hav.
ing one for Mr.. Robert Hodson WEIGHING
IL pounds, and one for MIR. Tweedy, oil
Christlana village, of II pounds, all of last
springs stock He has, believe, the
fines. stock of light brahmas In the State
some seyenty-fve In number. He hat
az high nc two or three hundred at q time
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

MAN wATLAIp, STABBED AND ROBBED.
BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 22d.-Monrie
Snyder, an elderly man, well-known and
much respected, arrived here from New
York at nine O'Clock last night, and between
the depot and his house was waylad,
stabbed and robbed and his body thrown
into the Monocacy creek, where II was
found this morning. No clue to the mur-
derers vet
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Fire in Camden, ". J.
A WHOLE ROW OF HOUSES DEsTRoTB
FIRST DISPATCH

WHOLE ROW OF HOUSES DESTROYED :
FIRST DISPATCH.
CAMDEN, N. j., Feb. ga fire broke
out about o'clock in the Pennsylvania
railroad oil shop. The wind was very
high, aud the flames soon spread TO row
of two-story frame houses on Second street
between Bridge avenue and Mickle street.
The entire row Of ten houses is now burn
ing. The authorities have called on the
Philadelphia fire department for assist
ance, aud several engines have arrived
SECOND D1sPATcH-THE FIRE UNDER
CONTROL.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb, 24.-Tbe Phlladrl-
phia engines got to work at the Camden
iiie after much difficulty in procuring
water, and the fire is now under control.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

BosroS, Feb. 27.-A six story building
at Hanover and Blackstone streets was De.
stroyed. Nine persons were killed and
injured by the falling walls, and 1t Is
feared that other bodies are under the ruiz =.
Que girl employed in the building leared
from a window aud it is supposed was IA.
tally injured.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27th.-Tbe resi-.
dence Of Richard Tllghman at Bryn Mavr,
Montgomery county, ten miles from this
city, was burned this morning. A gas ex.
plosion set fire TO the lower story, and the
flames spread so rapidly that the inmates,
sixteen In number, had to tiv in their night
clothing. The loss is $4,000. No insu-
rance
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

WILMINGTON CONFERENCE APPOINT
MESTs.-Those Of our readers who desire
an early copy Of the list of appointments,
Of this conference, which meets in Easton
on the 9Th OF March, can be Supplied by
addressing Louis f. Barrett, Star office,
Easion, Md, aud enclosing ten cents.
The appointments will in all probability,
he announced on Monday night, and on
Tuesday morning the list will be printed
and sent of in the first train, so that all
can obtain them by Tuesday ofternoon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

The shops Of the Indianapolis, Bloom
ington and Western Railroad, at West
White River, were destroyed by Are Tues
day evening. Loss sa0,0OA This road is
one which has been large customer OF
our Wilmington car shops, and its offices
are well known here.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Fatal Accident.

sHAMoKIN, Pa, Feb. 27.-John earn ,
and Patrick Quinn were burned by
phur In the slope Of Daniel Websteris /.
liery ut Shamokin. Carney died bn,
Quinn will probably recover.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Practical Advice.

A worthy old lady offers the following
advice 70 girls; "Whenever fellow pops
the question. don't blush and stare at
your foot. Just throw your arms around
his neck, look him full in the face and
commence talking about the furniture"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Burned &c Death,

A WOMAN AND FIVE CHILDREN PERISH
NEW York, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Frasher A
five children were burned to death L. =
night at Beachburg, Ontario,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

APPOINTMENT NJ THE GovERNoR;-on
Thursday Gov. Ponder appointed heury
Todd, of Dover, Clerk Of the Orpnans
Court and Court Of Chaneery, for hens
county, viee A. j. Taylor, time expired
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Fire IN Baltimore.

EXTENSIVE PRINTING OFFICE DESTROYER.
BALTIMORE, Feb. &c. sherwood's pin
ing office, corner of Baltimore and Cav
streets, was burned this morning.. Several
weekly newspapers are printed Their,
| The loss Is heavy.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

FteHT WITH rHE APAonEs.

SAN FRAEcfsco, Feb. 2S.-Advices from
Arizona report two fights Of the Reguln =
with the Apaches, in which twenty-t, a
warriors and one soldier were killed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
The European Powers.

THE SPANISH REPUBLIC NOT TO BE REooo.
N1ZED.
BERLIN, Feb. 2S.-Tt is reported that IT,,
European powers have resolved to 20,
poue the recognition of the Spanish K,
public for the present.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

Our school boy remarks that when
his teacher undertakes to "show him what
is what" be only finds out which Is switch,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01
Portugal.
ARMiNd IN ANTICIPATION OF civil.
CONNECTION,

LONDON, Feb. 29,-The Tirass says In
partizan agitation is beginning TO be
in Spain, and that Portugal Is armiue 1,
anticipation of civil commotion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

A GREAT ORGAN-Thos. Winans, of
Baltmore,is having the largest organ in the
world built for his private music hall 1t
is larger than even the great organ in Bos
ton. The Baltimore Sun" says:
''One of the mammoth wooden pipes
for the instrument being noticed on the
street yesterday, attracted general attention.
The pipe was thirty two feet in length and
about two feet square. Il was painted yell
low and looked like huge smoke stack -
It is understood that the organ will have
over twenty-five bass pipes of this size and
description, besides forrest of smaller
pipes, requiring altogether, it would seem.
the wind of a hurricane almost to make en-
blow. It is also stated that it will be year
yet before the organ is finished, and that it
will be run with steam, and is intended to
eclipse the organs of the world, including
even the pride of Boston. It will be in fact,
sort Of concent rated jubilee in itself, when
it is once Get agoing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20
The Arlington Estate.

The Washington Republican tells an
interesting interview with Mrs. Mary Gus
tbs Lee, the widow of the late General R.
Z. Lee, at the residence of her relative,
Mrs. Fairfax, Of Alexandria, Va, where
She is visiting. Mrs. Lee is the great grand
daughter of the wife of George Washington,
and adaughter of George Washington Parke
Gusts, whom Washington adopted at
the age of six months, and is apparently
about sixty years of age. The following is
q summary Of the interview
The home Of Mrs. Lees youth and mar
ried life, Arlington, was built by her father,
to which she was carried when only month
old, and had fer her, besides the associations
of happy life, the relics and records of a
family she was taught to revere. III 1882
Mary Cnsts married Robert b Lss Her
father, George Washington Parke GUSTS
dying in 1857, gave to Mrs. Lee, BY his
will, the entire Arlington Estate during her
natural life. and at her death to descend to
her sou, George Washington GUSTS Lee,
and from him entire and unchanged to his
latest posterity. Beyond the simple duties
of an executor, Gen. Lee had no coutrol Of
the property, and never either before or since
assumed or attempted to assume single
right Of ownership,
There are eleven hundred acres in all
and some two hundred acres of the estate
are occupied as a soldiers cemetery. The
time Of it's literal occupation by the govern
ment could not have been worth less than
two hundred dollars per acre. Since that
time its value, for various reasons, has
rapidly appreciated At the time of its
nominal purchase by the government for the
faintest sort Of song, under the operation Of a
tax sale, there were several of Mrs Lees
friends ready to make the purchase for her,
or to pay the taxes. Mrs. Lee willingly and
cheerfully accepted the unfortuuats situa-
in which she is placed, without desire that
the sacred purposes to which her homestead
has been devoted shall be disturbed, but ex-
poets that Justice will be done her in the
premises. When Mrs Lees father died be
inserted clause in his will that all the
slaves belonging to the estate should be sci
free after the expiration Of five years. The
time of their fnanumission came on in 1868
and right in the very height of ths war Gen
Robert E. Lee, as the executor of the will
summoned these slaves together at con
venient point within bis lines, and gave them
their free papers and passes through the
{ Confederate lines TO 60 whittier they would.
, The Republican also publishes the copy
, of the United States sale, with an orda
, from President Lincoln to the commission
ers under the act, to bid in Arlington TO
the use of the United States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20
Poetry.
GONE BEFORE.

There's beautiful face in the silent air,
Which follows me ever and near,
With smiling eyes and amber hair;
With voiceless lips, yet with breath OF prayer
That feel, but cannot hear
The dimpled hands, and ringets ofgold'
Lie low III marble sleep,
I stretch my arms for the clasp OF Old
But the empty air is strangely cold,
And my vigil alone keep.
There's a single brow with a radiant crown,
And cross laid down in the dust,
There's smile where no shadow comes now,
And tears no more from those dear eyes now,
So sweet in their innocent trust,
All, we'll and summer is coming again,
Singing her same old song,
But oh it sounds like a sob OF pain
As it floats in the sunshine and rain,
Over hearts of the world great throng
There's beautiful region above the skies,
And / long to reach its shore,
For know shall find my treasure there
The laughing eyes and amber hair,
OF the loved one gone before. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

KEEP THE CELLAR PURE. How much of
sickness is bred in cellars, it is not probable
can ever be accurately estimated, but there
is no doubt that many mysterious case of
typhoid and scarlet fever, fhumatisn OF ague
may be correctly traced to the malarous
effluvia emanating from these neglected cor
ners. Old boxes, bins aid barrels, which
have contained vegetable matter, meal fish,
etc., need thorough overhauling, 1t is not
that standing 10 q dark corner they look
empty; there may be enough poison left
sticking on the side and bottom to affect
the health of the household This work of
cleansing is often left to the women and bows
of the family. A man had much better
leave bis work day to make o thorough
examination and publication Of the cellar
than to be uuduly anxious about getting in
his crops in ex ira season. After all garbage
is carried out, let the ceilings and walls be
faithfully brushed with an old broom and
if this is done once month the atmosphere
will be all the sweeter Use plenty of lime
and in dry weather keep all the doors and
windows open part of every day. Old
tin and wooden ware should not be allowed
to stand year after year upon the cellar
shelves. If it is not fit to De used, throw it
away.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

BREAKFAST RoLLs.-Lnto two quarts of
wheat -four put piece of butter the sizs Of
an eggs, e lille salt a tablespoonful of
white sugar, pint of milk previously boil
ed and cold and half teacupful of yeast
When the sponge is light, mould for fifteen
minutes Let it rise again and cut into
round cakes; when light, fatten each with
rolling pin; put bit Of butter on top,
an fold each down on itself. Put in pms
to rise, aud when light, bake in quick
oven. II the edges of the roll are dipped in
melted butter they will not stick together.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20
Business Cards.

| rs Entrance on the left ~
AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK BRIDGE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
| ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to a complete livery,
we are now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
| need In that line.
Our horses are young, fresh, fast, and
well broken our Buggies, Carriages &C., new
and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies, riding horses, for
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages Spring wagons
&c. Parties wishing to visit Weyer's Cave
would do well to give a call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale of stock.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call) can be
accommodated as heretofore
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
US in other places, we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. dec8-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

Row OVER VALLEY r. r. BONDS. "A
violent scene occurred at Fincastle last week
between Col Pendleton, director of the
Valley Railroad, and Col. Splitter a wealthy
citizen who had opposed the Bosetourt sub
ssription to the road, The Lyucbburg Re
publican gives the following account of the
matter
Col. Pendlston atten ded a meeting of the
directory, held in Baltimore in May, and
while there was handsd document by MIR.
Johns Hopkins, (who had offered to advance
80 cents on The dollar on the county bonds)
written BY Col. Splitter, in which he annouu-
ced that he had not given his consent to the
arrangement that he intended to continue
hi. resistance to the Issuance of the bonds !;
advising Mr. Hopkins against having any
thing to do with them apd cautioning him
not to put any faith 10 what Col. Pendlson
might say, declaring that ne was black leg
and utterly unworthy of belief This doou-
ment Col P. retained. On Monday after
noon last, after the adjournment of Court,
nesting of the citizens of Boteto urt
was held in tbs Courthouse, at Fin
castle, for the purpose of appointing COM
miltees to meet the engineers and company
them in their surveys, with view of secur .
ing a favorable line as near Fincastle as
possible. After the meeting had organized,
Col Pendleton arose aud gave an interesting
account of the proceedings Of the Directory
meeting, and then requested permission to
read paper which he had in bis possession.
This being granted, the G. lionel proceeded
to read the paper, which was nothing less
than the letter of Colonel Spiller, (who wes
present and participated 10 the meeting }
Col. Pendletou accompanied this reading
With some exceedingly bitter remarks, de
nounclng Col. Spiller as liar and G
scoundrel. Col Spiller held his position
firmly, declaring he had written only wha
was true, whereupon matters became ez-
eeedingly warm, and collision became i'm
minent. At this point, Judge Allen ap
peared on the scene and commanded the
peace, putting both gentlemen under bonds
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

DIAhRHoEA REMEDY. A correspondent
writes: haye known the following rem
edy to cure every case of chronic diarrhoea
that has come under my notice: A tea made
OF the common field strawberry vine and
root, stepped apd drank daily It is harm.
less. Eat whatever digests WELL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

QUAKER Plum PUDp1NG.--Take slices Of
light break, thia with butter and lay ia
pudding dish, layers OF tha bread and raj
sins til within an inch Of the TOP. Add
eggs. we'll beaten, and quart Of milk, aud
pour over the pudding ; salt and spice to
taste. Bake in twenty five minutes, and
eat with liquid sauce Before using the
raisins boil them in little water, and pu
it all in
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

NOTICE. Having removed my Store from
~ Mint Spring to this city, and commenced
business in Logan's New Building, on Frederick
Street, and intending to deal in GROCERIES
exclusively, will sell my entire stock of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS AND HARDWARE
At Cost for Cash.
Those in want of such articles will find it to
their advantage to give me call.
| have now in store, and will in a few days
receive an additional supply of Groceries,
which am determined to sell at very small ad-
vance from cost, and trust by fair dealing to re-
ceivc a portion of public patronage.
COUNTRY PRODUCE taken at market rates
in exchange for goods
mar21-tf e. r. GRlGGS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

CURE FOR CoUaH.-A large. handful Of
hoarhouni, the same of life everlasting, a
large root of com'rey, handful Of ela-
campane, quart of molasses. After boil
ing and stralnlng the first four ingredients,
mix in the molasses boil until as thick as
syrup. For dose, dessert spoonful three
times day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

CURE FOR Group. remedy is sim,
ply alum. Take katie Of crater, aud
shave or CRATE off in small PARTICLES about
teaspooaful Of alum mix it With about
ice the quantity Of sugar or honey to make
it alpatabe, and administer as quickly az
possible. This, it is said, will give almost
instant relief
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

HEO ~dIYO " HIIE 1dOH INV l1lSZ1 q 4 ~
COAL
in Chestnut, Stove Egg, and Foundry Sizes.
Georges creek Cumberland Coal, prepared for
open CRATES or blacksmith's use.
Lumber furnished at short notice for any size,
bill, at prices corresponding with saw mill rates
Offices at yard along the G. & O. R. R., and in
room over Richardson Bells, Augusta Street.
Call and leave your orders at either place.
P.O. Box l57, Stanton, Va.
aug23-tf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-06-20

THE TEETH The teeth, 1t shoul be i'm
pressed upon childrea, should be cleansei
as we'll and nearly as often as the face-at
least after each meal. The habit of taking
care Of the teeth should be early formed by
the child; until it becomes as essential to its
own comfort as cleansing auy other part OF
the body
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Gbe Staunton .Dinoitator.
FARM AND FIRESIDE.
ADVERTISING RATES.

THINNING YOUNG FRUITS. -Grapes, pears
apples and peaches should be thunad for
two reasons, one of which is that the growth
and healthy Development of young vines
and trees are Of mora Importance than
bountlful crop Of fruit. l. is exceedingly
injurious to young trees aud your grlpa
vines to mature an abundant crop, when
nearly all the energies of the tree Or vine
should be appropriate to the formation Of
wood. When young trees are allowed to
retain all the fruit that will not drop off soon
after the blossoms fall, the injury will be as
perceptible on the future prodactivoness Of
the tree as it always is oa the growth OF
young animal thst is allowed to breed bsforo
her body is properly developed. When
young fruit tree is allowed TO overbear, the
growth of the stem and branches, the follow
ing season, will usually be feeble and elem
der and If the fruit is not tbiaued out for
TWO or three successive seasons, the youns
tree will sometimes receive such a set back
Or injury to It's vitality, that no judicious
management afterwaFd will re tore its i'm
pairod vigor and produotiveoess.
Hence. the true way to manage ell young
trees and vines is to pinch of nearly every
specimen Of fruit, and to leave only few
punches of grapes on each vine. Pear trees
and apple trees should not be allowed t.
mature more than three or four specimens
of fruit annually until they are FIVE years
old. After this period, let enough speci-
mems remsin on the branches to form about
one-third of g crop. If trees have been
properly cultivated for ten years, there will
then be little or no danger of III uriog their
productiveness by overbearing.
Another reason in favor Of thinning young
fruit is the great gain in the superior size.
Many grape vines and fruit trees are such
proljic bearers that if all the eoaG gies OF
roots and branches we're appropria.c i to the
development OF the crop, without forming
any new wood, the specimens NUT be quite
too small to command the highes' prices in
market Pears frequently hang in dense
clusters and three Or four punches of
grapes will struggle for life and perfect ma
turity where oaly one buoch should be al
lowed to grow. When the bearing twigs
are profusely set with young fruit, the pro.
ducer will receive more profit for his crop
by clipping off at least ore half of the spe-
cimens than if the young fruit were net
Trimmed.