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Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
THE HOUSE OF PENN.
From The Philadelphia Press.

Passing down Chestnut street to a
point just above Front, the pedestrian
comes to Latitia street which Is built
up with cotton and wool warehouses,
and is a perfect maze of commerce du-
ring the week, but on Sunday is per-
fectly still in every part, except near
Market street on the west side, where
stands one of the oldest structures on
the continent-the manor house of
William Penn, built expressly for
him and his order, most of the material
having been brought here from Eng
land. The old house is now almost
ready to crumble with age, but, with
proper care and some underpInnlng
and snoring up, could be preserved
for several centuries. to come 1t has
been entirely neglected for many years,
and is at present occupied as a beer
saloon and low-priced boarding house.
1t is called the "William Penn Hotel, ="
| and the sign is surmOunted by an old
portrait which would do SIS well for Oil
yer Cromwell. Our reporter entered and
| locked around the place, but every
| thing was III such n confusion that very
little of the ancient walls and fittings
could be identified. In the back part
OF the house there was score of little
gamins; some playing ard others ex-
haIlsted, were sleeping on the floors,
literally covered with house flies and
filth. Along the area of side-yard
great heaps of rubish htterup the space
which was once the garden of the foIIn-
der of our city. In the saloon a dozen
dray-men were quaiffng their hbations
and making the sacred precincts ring
again with ribald jokes and talk OF
good cheer, while the chunky little
landlord divided his attention between
taking in cash and ''setting them up
for the boys" Such scenes naturally
knocked all the poetry out of the place.
and the reader will be grateful for 8
depression toward historical sketch
of the old building:
''About the beginning of the eight.
eenth century the ground around
PENIS mansion was divided into thirty
city lots anG sold. Four of then
brought $3.50. In 1921 the governors
lot was presented by the grand jury
as nuisance, because of the 'exten
sive muddiness.'
''Build ne a house in the middle O
the town which fronteth the harbor,
was Penn's order to his friend Colone
, Markham, who put the structure up a
he had been directed, and lived to oc
cupy it as deputy governor of the State
In 1854, Penn wrote to James Harrison
to allow his cousin Markham to live il
! his house in Philadelphia, and tina
. Thomas Lloyd, the deputy governor
, should have the use of his periwigs
, and any wines he may have left ther
for the use of strangers.
Many years ago the Penn Cottage
+ was purchased by the Penn Association
but it appears that they We're neve
T prepared to refit it properly, and it wa
! finally rented out, and has been use'
= mostly as a boarding or public hous
ever since AS the old slate roof O
Penn mansion at Second street an
Norris ally has been torn down, tn
Penn cottage IS the only relic left G
the great and good Friends residenc
= in the city he laid out.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

PERSONAL. DR.. Hem6old to the
front again. We are glad to see that
during the Doctors temporary resi-
dence in Europe, the supply of his
genuine Extract Buchu-the only
known specific for urinary disorders
and obscure complaints in either sex
has been supplied from his formula
and apparatus by his representative
here. The genuine article bears the
Doctors signature, and is probably the
best known and most valuable remedy
of the kind in the world. John +.
Henry, New York, sole agent.
d&Weod
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

The Troy Times complain that SO
many of the clergymen Of that city
have gone away on vacation tllat the
care OF funerals is burden on those
who remain.
The Baltimore Gazette thinks Gen.
Butler about the best advertised man
in the country. He doesn't sell worth
a cent though, says the Boston Post.
A mistake Ben would always bring
good price-with his pockets full OF
silver spoons.
The official opening of the Stamboul,
-Adrianople, IPhilippohs and Bellona
Railway was celebrated on the the 18th
of June. The Grand Vizier and other
distinguished persons travelled the
whole length of the line, three hundred
miles, and were splendidly feted along
the route,
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
A CARD.

MEssRs. EDITORS The undersigned
desire to state in your columns, for the
public good, that they visited Mr.. Jno.
s. Winthrop's plantation, where the
Paris Green and Flour had been ap-
piled to the cotton, and are satisfied
beyond single doubt that at last a
caterpillar destroyer has been found.
Where the poison had been applied we
could not find a single living caterpil-
lar, bat many dead ones, and on ada
cent rows where poison had not been
applied, found caterpillar eating.
We unhesitatingly recommend the
use Of the above compound, and for
particulars commend the article of
Earle & Perkins, in to-day's issue.
Very respectfully, yours,
w. r. WILSON,
A. B. HAWKINS,
JOHN DAY PERKINS,
GEORGE LEWIS.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

A fight took place the other day, on
the premises of farmer in Pelham,
between hen with brood of chick
ems and large striped snake, which
evidently was on business. The matronly
hen made loud outcry, and at the
approach of the reptile flew at it with
ruffied feathers and threatening beak,
which it's adversary evaded as best it
could, but finally, after repeated eff
forts to secure chicken and as many
rebuffs by biddy, it crawled off into a
wall, and the frightened and enraged
bird clucked retreat and got away
without loss of single member of her
family. Concord (N. H. Patriot.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
THE GREAT WES'T.
ANOTHER RAILROAD ACCIDENT

+. CHICAGO, August 6-Night.- A pas
senger train on the Burlington and
Quincy Railroad ran into a cattle train,
killing the engineer and two cattle
men. The passengers escaped nnin-
jured. 81
There were 322 deaths during the
past week, including SO from cholera
infantum, IL cholera morbus, and 26
diarrlRa
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
The ,uau of EnIerprise c


weak i'm mitatcr tries to copy HIM. Does any sen
sibie man suppose that the legions of Buchus,
so-cailed that infest the drug stOres possess the
real merit of DIR. RembOld's Genuine Extract
Any sufferer from Kidney Complaint, Dropsy,
Diabetes, or other urinary diseases in male or
female, will detect the difference atonce by the
result. Hembold's cures !; the others fail. The
genuine bears DR.. Hembolds signature. John
+. Henry, New York, Sole Agent
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
Not All Lost.

A bankrupt merchant, returning
home one night said to his noble wife
''My dear, I am ruined; everything
we have is in the hands of the Sheriff.
After few moments of silence the
wife looked into his face and said:
"Will the Shiritf sell you?'
.'Oh, no."
"Will the Shiriff sell me ?"
ooh, no."
viii the Shiriff sell the children 81
ooh, no."
Then do not say we have lost every
thing. All that IS most valuable re-
mains to us-manhood, womanhood,
childhood. We have lost but the re-
suits of our skill and industry We
can mike another fortune if our hearts,
and hands are left us!''
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

The Spanish Protestant churches
lately held their third annual assem-
bly, at Madrid. Twenty-three churches
were represented.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

American sleeping cars or coaches
have been introduced on European
railroad lines. Mr. Pullman started
the movement on the Midland Railway
of England. This has been followed
by the organization of a company which
has obtained valuable concessions from
several of the most important conti-
mental lines, and has actually sleeping
cars running on some roads already.
Sleeping cars are now attached to all
the through trains from Ostend to Ber-
lin; from Ostend to Cologne from
Vienna to Munich, and Paris to Wen
na A large number of additional cars
are now building for other routes, and
it is believed that it will not be long
before they will be in use all over the
continent. 1t is reported in this con-
nection that contracts have been made
with the several railway lines, consti-
tuting the following routes ON the con-
tinent: From CALAIS and Bologne to
Paris from Calais to Berlin, via Brus-
sells from Paris to Cologne; from Par
is to Brussels from Paris to Vienna,
via Strasbourg from Ostend TO Ber-
lin, via Brussels F.; from Ostend to Col
ogne. By the terms of these contracts
the sleeping carriages. placing a con-
ductor on each, for which they are au-
thorized to collect small fare from
each passenger. The railway compa-
MES have the carriages, keep the out
SIDE in order, care for the running
gear, and furnish oil, fuel, and lights,
receiving the ordinary fare from each
passenger. The prices charged in
these carriages for the use of the car
from Paris to Vienna, during the day
time and two nights are sixteen shiI-
ings, and from Ostend to Berlin, ten
shillings. These charges are moder-
ate, and will insure the constant use
and occupancy of all this class of cars
or coaches. At the same time the pub
lie will have accommodations which up
to this time have been denied them on
the best lines of Europe. America leads
the world in all matters of practical
Importance.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
EUROPE.

INTERVIEW BETWEEN CHAM
BORD AND PARIS.
GERMANY TO COOPERATE IN
SPAIN WITH ENGLAND AND
FRANCE.
REPORTED SURRENDER OF CA
DIZ TO THE GOVERNMENT.
A CONSERVATIVE TRIUMPH IN
ENGLAND.
A HARD BLOW FOR THE LIB
ERALS.
THE SURRENDER OF CADIZ
CONFIRMED.
INSURGENT F FRIG A TES CAP
TURED BY THE GERMANS.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
British Greatness Through Ken.
lucky Spectacles.

Mr.. Henry Watterson must be per-
picking to such Englshmen as see the
Louisville Courier-J ournal. Fancy the
typical John Bull engaged in the study
of the following neat and comprehen-
sive bit of prophecy:
Yet otwithstandinga all these sources
of bad blood, there exist many agreea-
ble ties of a personal description, and,
as England cannot afford to quarrel,
she has pursued course of prudent
discrimination towards us SO we get Cd
measurably, and, perhal S, may never
| come to blows. They had better not.
1t is written in the book of fate that
before Lord Macaulay's prophetic hea-
then sits on London bridge and sur
veys the ruins of st. Pauls, the Stars
ana Stripes shall wave above the
| Tower, while the Prussians, remem-
| bering old Blucher's observation, stuff
their pockets with the ill-got gold OF
Lombard street, and disport them
selves amid the tineries of Belgravia
ana May Fair. / am sure, for my
part, that / do not want to see brigade
of my colOred fellowcountrymen quar-
tered III Buckingham Palace, though
If reports bc true they could do no
worse damage than its last occupants.
Neither should be glad to have West
minister Abbey imprOvised into q
Methodist Church for the temporary
accommodation of Billy Wilson and
| his piOuS IOuaves. But stranger things
have happeled / admit that England
is at this moment rich and strong. ]
admit that her aristocracy We're never
| more powerful! But, making these
admissions, [ believe that there runs
beneath the fabric of England a
stealtnv unseen current which is rot
ting away the foundations of every
thing. The Established Church in
England has gone. The suffrage has
l,een enlarged. After little the House
of Lords will tumble. Then the grad
| ual rise of the lower orders. Then q
disastrous foreign war: Then the op,
portunity and the revolution. In 1885
Lord Macaulay wrote letter to his
friend, VIM. c. Rives, of Virginia, in
which he sketched with accuracy al
that subsequently happened in Amer
lea. A broad grin spread itself across
the Union from Maine to Texas.--
Three years later the historians pre-
dictions came true. I do not claim sc
short period of verltication for mine
I merely say that it is clear to me that
the glory of England is departing, that
the seeds of her ruin are already
sprouting up above her soil, and that
perhaps before her two centuries OF
domestic peace expire, she will find
herself on the threshold of an over
whelming civil combustion.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

Sncrilegious Vandalism and
sc bber Wv ii - II 4 = toms Old
Church Descc,;lIet--- --'ahc Com.
muniOn SILVER Broken Up. and the
Bibles and Books Torn Up.
Especial to the Richmond Enqurer.l
ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 2, 1873
Christ Church, the sacred and time
honored building in which the Father
of his Country was wont to Worship,
was entered yesterday by some van
dalic and sacrilegious scOundrel. who
broke up the silver communion service
and collection plates, tore up the
Bibles, hymnals, prayer-books, &c.
and took the plate off Washington's
pew. which was the only article carried
away from the Church. The raid was
in every respect similar to that made
upon Trinity Church, New York, few
weeks since,
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
VIRGINIA..

CONSERVATIVES STATE CONVEN-
TION,
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, November 21, 1864.
DEAR SIR DIR. Kennedy, bearer of
this, has some apprehension that Fed
erai officers, not citizens of Louisiana,
may be set up as candidates for Con-
gress in that State. In my view there
could be no possible object in such an
election. We do not particularly need
members of Congress from there to
enable us to get along with legislation
here. What we do want is the conclu-
s,ve evidence that respectable citizens
of Louisiana are willing to be members
of Congress and to swear to support
the Constitution, and that other res
pectable citizens are willing to vote
for them and send them. To send a
parcel of Northern men here as repre-
sentatives, elected, as would be un-
derstood (and perhaps really so), at
the point of the bayonet, would be dis
| graceful and dangerous and were
member of Congress here, I would
vote against admitting any such mar
to a seat. Yours very truly,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08
From the Chicago Times.
LINCOLN ON CARPET-BAGGE

What he Thought of Sending Them
to Congress from the south.
Mr. Lincoln's views of what was
right in Louisiana were somewhat diff
ferent from the views now held at
Washington. The following letter,
written by him in 1864, expressed his
OniOiOnS
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

A HARD BLOW FOR THE LIB
ERALS.
Wilmington journal., 1873-08-08

THE SURRENDER OF CADIZ
CONFIRMED.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12
THE NAVAL CADETSHIP.

Judge McFadden, Delegate to Con-
gress from this Territory, has received
q notification from the Navy Department
that there is vacancy in the Naval
Academy from our Territory and il is
desired that he recommend candidate
for appointment. The Judge has very
properly concluded to subject candi-
dates to q comparative examination,
and recommend the candidate who
shall be pronounced the best qualified
for the position by competent examifr-
ers. The candidate for admission to
the Academy must be between fourteen
and eighteen years of age, when exam
ined for admission. lie must be of
good moral character, and pass salts
factory examination before the Acad-
emic board in reading, writing, spelling
arithmetic. geography and English
grammar. His physical condition must
be perfect and his mental powers bright
and unimpaired. If the candidate
passes the examination, which is thor
ough on the above points, he will re-
ceive an appointment as cadet midship-
man and become an inmate of the acad-
envy and be required to serve eight years
in tho United States Navy Gncluding
his term at the Academy unless sooner
discharged, and will receive his actual
expenses from his residence to the Naval
Academy. If, however, he should not
pass ON examination, he will receive
neither an appointment nor his travel
ing expenses.
The plan adopted by Judge McFad-
den cannot fail of giving very general
satisfaction. The expenses which will
fall upon the candidate if unsuccessful
are heavy, and should deter any from
competing who have any doubts as to
their ability to pass the critical examin-
alton, or who may have any repugnance
to the restraints imposed by the severe
discipline of the service.
The candidate must be present for
examination between the Goth and 3Oth
of September. ...
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

A THIEF SURPRISED. the
thief who stole Wells, Fargo & Co.'S.
treasure-box, at Kalama, last Monday,
was exceedingly surprised, upon open
ing it, to find that its contents were in
the main ha''d-cw0s, and if that expert
ence is not considered by him m omen
which will lead him from his iniquities
it will very materially weaken the con-
fidence usually reposed in free moral
agency to bring people TO repentance.
1t appears that Marshal Kearney, having
several prisoners to convey across the
country, sent to well-known firm in
Portland for the handouts, which
were sent by express, and gave both
the weight and "chink" to the box, that
would betray q professional" on the
scent for plumber. Sure enough, dur
ing the night, the box disappeared,
and no clue has as yet been obtained of
it. Fortunately there was but small
amount of coin in the box, and no
other articles OF value. Marshal Kear-
ney left yesterday taking the prisoners
without any manacles upon them, and
at last accounts they were still safe in
his custody. They will doubtless reach
their destination in due time, as it
may be considered unsafe for the des-
peradoes to attempt to outwit that Wig
liant officer. ''. ..H z, "''H1' -.'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

EmaRANTs.-The following from the
Brainard, Mimi, Tribune, shows that
the towns along the line of the N. P.
R. R. are rapidly filing UP with emf.
grants from abroad: The first install
ment of the Yeovil Colony, composed
chiefly of young men, will leave Eng
land for Muskodia, on the line OF the
N. P. R. R. this month. The. olde,
men and families will follow in few
months. ~..,......-.t
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

CONNECTICUT ELECTION. Democ-
racy have carried the Connecticut State
election bya handsome m ajority, Inger-
soil polling a vote greater than that of
the Republican and Temperance can
didates combined. A gratifying indi-
cation of returning reason is afforded
in this, as in every other contest since
the Presidential election, showing
gains for the Democrats and Liberals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12
The Town Marshal submits the fol-

$ll ,5n 81
The Town Marshal submits the fol-
lowing report of moneys collected by
by him since Aug. 4th, the date be en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties.
The business of the former Marshal, J.
J. Westbrook, is not, of course, includ-
ed:
Fines III cash. observation-disclosures 25 90
Fines in work on the streets 49,. ...-. 80 90
Licenses from all sources exclusive Of
ANluOI/ an a.
Rent from Town Hall from Aug. list,
1872, to April t. 1878 ........ 800 IS
Total Observation-Disclosures. -$79L Is
Total number of arrests in same period, CO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

~ The stock of Abbott & Horr was
yesterday turned our to Judge Nc
Fadden, the claimants attorney, and
the store has been closed until IN ar
rangement shall be made for an adjust
ment of the liabilities. ...r.t,..
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

imously for W. W. Miller, there leing
few scattering votes, of which W. n.
Horton received %, principally in the
Third ward.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

81 The Governor hasn't appointed
the usual number of notaries and COM
missioners of deeds this week. What
could have disaranged the executive
functions so much as to occasion this
departure from his we'll known habits?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

a. Jno. P. Jddson, Esq, late of
Port Townsend has become a resident
of this place and purchased the new
house recently built by G. w. Parker,
for place of permanent abode. His
Office will be with Judge McFadden, on
Main street. .-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

ILL.-Silas Galliher and j. H. Kellett,
two of our oldest and most respected
citizens, are lying dangerously i'll, in
this place. .cs 4-s -..e,. -f
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

az Unsupported that his excellency,
the Governor, interviewed the clerk of
one of the Departments, sent out on o
special mission to this Territory, to as
certain his chances Of holding to the
slippery honors of Office. It is thought
that he obtained the desired informa-
ton. -,.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

LARGE SrocK.-I. Harris has just re-
turned from San Francisco, and is open.
ing splendid stock Of goods. His
assortment of clothing cannot be ex-
celled in the Territory. ....
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

RET1RED.-The retiring board of Town
Trustees held their last meeting on
Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. fin
ished up the business, and adjourned
sine die. The Trustees elect will hold
their first meeting tonight.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

s~ The Portland Steamer, the Cati-
tornia, arrived Monday morning, dis
charged freight and sailed in the af-
ternoon of the same day for Portland.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

BAsE-BML.-The fine weather Of the
past few days has revived the game of
baseball, and matches are daily PLAYED
on the Public Square.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

sar A belfry and spire is to be built
on the Presbyterian Church, Of this
place, and bell ordered for the use of
its congregation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

CoNcERr.-The concert given by the
pupils of Prof. Rutan last evening, in
Columbia Hall, was an exceedingly
creditable exhibition of proficiency in
the vocal art. The proceeds, which
must have netted a very fair sum, were
for the benefit of the Professor.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

EARLH.-The Vancouver Register of
the 9th inst. notes the receipt from o
subscriber Of a supply of new potatoes,
raised in the open air on farm near
that place. They were about the size Of
" hens eggs. ....l.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

az The papers state that Ben. Hol-
laday has announced his intention of
expanding the sum of $4,000 in
searching for survivors of the wrecked
steamer, Geo. S. Wright.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12

ANOTHER BUSINESS FAILURE. - The
Portland Herald says that I. T. Reese,
of Walla Walla, one of the oldest and
supposed to be the richest merchant in
the Territory, has failed. 1t was at first
supposed that the failure would seri-
ously embarrass several of the Portland
merchants, but it has been ascertained
that the assets will more than balance
the liabilities. Goldsmith & Co., Haw-
ley, Dodd Il Co. and Corbett & Mac
leay are the principal creditors and
their claims amount to about S45 900
one half the liabilities.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-12
REHABILITATION

REHABILITATION.
The report of tho Treasurer shows
the receipts from all sources dur
ing the year to have been. g.. Sill ,571 50
Disbursements for payment of
town orders, new series, --.....-... 8,036 IL
Payment of former Indebtedness . 3,492 AZ
Cash On hand Observation-Disclosures. 43 -