Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-20

Robert White, died at Wilmor, Minnesota,
Few days ago. His body was brought to TIL
city for intermeLt.
Several gentlemen are engaged In laying on
the lots at Rehoboth Camp Meeting ground
preparatory 10 the drawing taking place.
John W. R. Killgore Of Newport, advertise
for sale, White Leghorn chickens, from th
stock Of Boardmen Smith, North Haven, Conn
For Sale.-A W. Davis advertises for sale
very desirable lot for manufacturing purpose
on the Newport pike. =
| Wdnted-A farm hand to live In tenan
house. Apply to 5. A. Bailey, near Brandy
wine Springs. 10" St
A Positive fact that the Hats aud Caps, a
| Humphrey d Sandt's emporium Of fashion can
not be exceiled, in price and quality, PIC Marke
st. =, - - -
Lecture.-Ur. John Lord will deliver lectur,
in the hall OF the Wesleyan College, this even
Ing, on "Madame DeMaintenon or woman ii
Society" -
Postponed.-A. L. Wright of New Castle
Hundred, has postponed his sale advertised tc
take place to-day, the goth inst, for the present
season.
Horses.-Persons who wish to purchase hor.
ses Tor driving or hauling, should attend the
sale OF VIM. Y. Martin, at the corner Of Third
and Orange streets, tomorrow morning.
Il Good Shot.-Horsce Cause while on a
cunning excursion with Job Ii. Jackson and
YIN. L. Rudolph, in Maryland, few days ago,
Killed six ducks with six successive shots.
Geo. Jack, No. 3O5 Market street, will pay a
liberal reward for the return OF lady's gold
watch which was lost on King street, . few
evenings ago.
Remopal.-William Lally will remove OH the
10Th inst, from Sixth and Church streets, to
No. I'll East Front Street, where he will be
pleased to receive the calls Of his old friends and
customers.
To Fdimers'-Mrs. Rogers of New Castle
Hundred, adveItises for sale thorough bred
Attorney cow. Dairymen who wish to improve
their stock should take this opportunity 10 do
so.
Marbie.-A party Of gentlemen have leased
eighteen acres of land near Hockessin, of Geo.
Springer, for period ten years. with the privi-
lege OF purchasing the same, In order 10 obtain
supplies Of marble, lime stone and kaolin of
which there are large deposits.
Lectre.--Rev. Fielder Israel delivered a
highly Interesting lecture on SOCIALISM" before
the members of the Delaware Institute of Me-
ehanic Arts, last Saturday evening. DR. Linton
smith VIII lecture hext Saturday evening OH
"Of what we are made.'
Death 6y POison.-It is stated that George
Falls Of Eikton, committed suicide by taking
poped ntmaes h % SsG s~s of Inn
man named lsu6rgef Reekaftis, who boarded
with them at INC FELTON, Motel.
Coal Ya,ds-oliver II. Appleby has opened
coal aad lime yard near Third Street bridge
South Wilmington, where he will keep a good
supply OF the best articles In his line, which he
VIII sell ut the lowest market rates. Give lin
4 call.
Nep Store.-Tiiomas Dworth has opened a
grocery and provision store at the corner of
Fourth and Monroe Streets. Persons residing
N the vicinity should give him a call. He is
highly enterprising, being determined to keep
Up with the demands Of the times, and Is de-
'erving of encouragement.
Carriages. ANY one wish ing to purchase
,arriage at low rate should attend the sale, at
No. 2l9 East Front street, this morning al len
o'clock. Carriage NAL ers should also be OH
iand as large quantity of unfinished work
will also be sold. The building will also be dis.
POSED Of
, Fire A fire broke out inthe drying room of |
Dean u Sons Wooden Mills near Newark. ON
sunday, when the citizens turned out and as.
listed in extinguishing the flames. The dam
Ige done is estimated at $1,000. The owners |
'ub.lsh card returning thanks to the citizens |
or the services rendered.
Good Prices.-L. w. Stidham & Son. auc-
loneers, sold for Robert Stuart, of Christiana |
Hundred, on Thursday, horse $211, mare Sl06. |
olt S2ol. cows, $50, SOL, SOL, ss5, s5s, $40 sos,
o7, $lO7, average price for the head S75 1-2, |
igs $l2.75. This is the best sale of cows this |
pri ng
Sale Of Cotos.--The sale Of cows by VIM.
i'Cloud takes place at Plummer's hotel, to-day,
$ does also the sale by Ruel Jefieris, at Chadds |
ord ha col nfS ~ Dahl
he Red Lion. Pa, OH Monday, the 24th inst.
The great sale by James Sowdon, Jr., will |
ONE oil at Newport, on Monday. the 3lst inst.
Real EState.--J. X. Walter advertises several
esirable houses and farms for sale. All who
'ish to purchase should give him call. He
lso attends to conveyancing, writing leases,
agreements, &c. He is possessed Of
God attachments and fully competent to give
ntire satisfaction.
To Fdrmers.-There is now OH exhibition al |
'restons store corner of Front and Orange Sts.,
That is called the Champion Grain Fan and |
eparator, which is said to answer admirably
he purpose for which It is int ended the farm
rs are particularly invited to call and examine
!. The rights TO manufacture are also for sale
nd there is chance for all enterprsing man |
, make something by taking hold of it. See
advertisement.
ssin, had one Of his hands terribly mutilated
y the premature explosion of blast in a well
ihich he was digging, on Saturday last. Dr.
!. Chandler OF Brandywine Springs and Dr.
thompson of Broad Run, were called in and
mpu:ated the hand at the wrist, and Mr.. H.,
! doing as well as could be expected under the
circumstances. 1t may be considered almost
liricle that he was not instantly killed.
Deceased.-Masr jeremiah d. Yates, folm-
lly OF Charleston, S. c., died at his residence
a this city, on the 18th inst, in the Goth wear
This age On the breaking out of the rebellion
e removed to our city, although strongly SYM
athz1ng with the South, as he had passed the
eriod of life after which few men seek honor
I the lannon's mouth. He was Conspicuous
or his long flowing locks, and his general bear
NC that indicated that he valued himself above
he ordinary class Of citizens.
EIplosi0n,-A coal oil lamp exploded in the
ouse OF A. Il. Wright in New Castle Hundred, |
bout the It'll inst, burning two of his children
nitc badly. The lamp was sitting on man
Ell, and no cause can be assigned for the acct
enI. Mrs. Wright was up stairs at the time, :
nd FASTENED down stairs, and extingushed
he flames by throwing bucket If water upon
he children. Mr.. Wright was at the barn, and
n bearing screams fastened to the house but
n his arrival found the danger was over. The
hildren suffered badly, but are now rapidly re-
overiDg.
Examination for Teachers.-1 hiry-nine APP
llcants for positions in the public schools of
his city, were examined in the presence Of the
Committee on teachers and u number of WISH
ors, on Saturday last The exercises were con-
lucted by Supt. Harlan, Prof. Tenney, and
Nm. s. Hles. There being some 1000 q,ies-
ions proposed. It is not yet ascertained how
many passed the ordeal successfully. The ex-
showed very good attachments, but