Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-12-25

| takes place in school No. tomorrow.
tieorge X. Alexander has taken ont letters ,
| administration on the estate Of Evelina Ale,
ander late Of this city.
William II. England and William $. Hille
| of this city, held religious services IN the NJ I
| Church at Ian lenberg, last Sunday.
An amateur company of this city Will give
grand entertainment nj Rokeby HAN OH I'll
Brandywine this Thursday evening. Those VIII
love fun should attend,
Benjamin Michner of this city, but former
ly of Mill Creek Hundred, who had the mis-
fortune To lose all arm in one of the battle
against the Rebellion, is named as candidat
for the nomination for Coroner by the Repub
lican party.
DIED john W. Layton, a prominent cole
red man Of this city, died at his residence, OIL
Orange street, between Tenth and Eleventh,
on Monday morning. Mr.. Layton was a lead
ing politician among the coiured men, and be
Ing man OF much intelligence, was held IL
great respect by his people
Caution 10 Purchasers Of Pe,1'pian Sy,7,o
"a protected solution of the protoxile OF from
Beware OF being deceived by any of the prepar
atoms of Peruvian BarI,or Bark and Iron, W hicl
may be offered to you. Every bottle of genuin,
has Peruvian syrup mot Peruvian Bsrklblown
IN the glass. EXAMINE THE BOTTLE BEFORE
PURCHASING.
Adair u Woodward have sold to Thos. Mitch
ell their Patent Corrsa Pieservsg and eve.
rything connected with the undertaking bust
ness. They recommend their customers and
friends that should have any business In that
line 10 him, as he has had long experience
IN the business and they would find him a very
kiid and obligihg man for the business
For Rent.-Franklin Fell, advertses for rent
his farm adjoining Brandywine Springs, with
the hauling of the Spice Mills. This Is a good
opening Tor all enterprising man, and we com.
mend 1t TO the attention of tenants wishing to
better their condition. Mr. Fell is a liberal
gentleman, and his agreement will be faithful.
ly adhered to. See advertisement.
FouM.--John Singers of White Clay Creek
Hundred, found the pocket book of James Cur.
ietf IN the village Of Christiana, last Monday
evening week, and returned IL to The owner on
Saturday, at the same tim, declining accounting
any reward OF course Mr. Curlett apprecia-
ted his generosity, as the ndmber of men of this
character is not larger than il ought to be.
hecorertng.-We are pleased to hear that
hilbert Cameron ofthe EJery Eeeninq is gradu-
any recovering, and the prospect of his early
convalesence is encouraging He sat lid on
Monday for an hour, being the first time for
Two or three weeks that he was able 10 remain
IN That posilisn for so long time.
The sabbath Scho9l Rev. Mr.. S u5bs II ,acl.
ed an Interesting sermon III Asbury NJ. Il.
Church, last Sabbath morning, in behalf OF
the Sabbath Schoole at The close of which col
lection was taken amounting to about $3.50 In
the evening further collection was taken up,
and we presume the sum of 5000 the amount
asked for, was nearly realized,
LosT.-The Sc,lT Jos. p. Comegys; of Phila-
and owned by John w. Hall of Freierica
IT % nm In DIN t,,at
da, ON Mosquito Inlet bar. The schooner will
be a total loss, no insurance. Mr.. Hall is said
to be possessor of vessel property to the amount
OF $780, and is interested in no less than
nineteen vessels.
Abisha CLARK has had the Adams Merchant
and Grist Mill, situated near the Railroad in
Chiisiiana Hundred, thoroughly repaired, land
he is now ready to do all kinds of work in his
line IN prompt and satisfactory manner. He
has also fine cider mill which he homes 10
Keep III constant operation next fail. MIR. G..
understands his business thoroughly, and is
deserving Of liberal share OF patronage
Badly HUt-Wilian McConaughy of New
ark, was badly injured by a kick from a mule
on which he Wa adjusting the harness, last
Monday morning. The roof OF his mouth was
broken, and large cash was made In his tenn
pie. Drs CLARK and Lowber were called In
anu a messenger was also dispatched to this
city Tor Dr.. Jones and another physician His
Injuries were properly attended to and every
effort made to render his recovery certain.
Hdrness-Chas l.. Parker, cheap saddle and
harness maker, corner of From, and Shipley SITS.
has now on hand II very large stock of ali kinds
oil harness, single and double, light and heavy,
made OF the very best material AMI by the hest
Woikmen, whl lie is selling at prices to suit the
times. All In want of u good substantial and
cheap article would do well to call or him be-
force purchasing elsewhere. Repairing prompt
ly attended to. a
SUIT AGAINST TUE p. W. X. b. Rim the
Circuit Court for Cecil ounty, last week, the
case OF John {. Boulder. us the l.. W. 4 B. r.
Il. Co. was tried, This was an action for dam.
ages alleged TO have been sustained nv the
plaintiff, by being struck by train Of cars,
while crossing the track of the defendant in a
carriage one winter night, about two years ago i.
This was companion suit to the one tried last
term. in which plaintiffs brother was party,
and who recovered some $500 damages. Tried
before jury, who after being out some hours,
rendered verdict for plaintiff for 81 damages
Motion for a new trial was filed by plaintiff
The PenduIdm.-Ihe lecture on the Per-
dulum by Theodore Crib, before the Della
ware Institute of Mechanice Arts last Satur.
day evening, Is spoken Of as being highly liz
teresting and instructive. The room was full
and the audience listened with marked atten-
ton for an hour and half. At the close of
the lecture Rev. Mr. Israel proposed vote of
thanks TO Mr.. Gribi which was unanimously
rendered. The subject proposed for the next
lecture was "The Air we Breathe and DR..
Grimshaw was requested to lecture on that
subject at future occasion.
Markets.-BIdier sold ON Wednesday. from
40a45c. per h.; honey so do. eggs Is pc. do2-
en-, chickens S9Oal.50 Il pan, ducks 00aSi so
do; turkeys VI 12as4. 30 EACH geese IL .25aSl. so
do, potatoes 2Oa20 half peck, sweet do. 2Oa3D
do, turnips Sal0 do, tomatos, l2al5 do. wal
nuts 10 do, apples lSa30 do, carrots lSa20 do,
beets 8aS bunch, celery jalO do, cabbage ga
10 per head, soup beans 10 per quart, chcslnuts
20a20 DO, lima beans 19a20 40 oats so a bushel,
corn 70 do, beef 10 to 20 per pound, mutton
lOal6 do, veal l2a20 do, sausage l0aI2 do,
scrapple 6aS do, la I'd II to 10.
Upset.-Robert Morrow had his collar bone
broken In two places through the upsetting of
his carriage short distance above Newport,
about three weeks ago, by a collision with a
blind horse which small boy was riding. AT.
ter the accident MIR. Ms horse ran away. leay.
ing him In the road. As badly hurt as lie was
he walked to the house Of Robert McFarian,
some four miles distant,w with whom he is board
ing. lie is now recovering rapidly, and will
soon be as well as ever. His horse was stopped
by Mr.. Galloway at the toll-gate, and from
thence MIR. Morrow led him to his home
Dsceased.-George Jauver, Esq, died at his
residence In New Castle, on the 2lst inst. in
the 10th year of his age. He was prominent
member OF the Presbyterian church, and very
estimable citizen. He possessed quite large
fortune, and managed his affairs, and he was
very prudent and careful in all actions. He
was staunch Republican, and took deep in
terest in the promotion of correct principles
and the preservation of the institutions of our
country. he had been suffering from paraliys-
ses for a few years back, but he was only Sc
riously i'll for few days. His funeral took
place on wednesday, and was largely attended
by his neighbors ald friends.
Upset.-As A. B. Entriken was returning
10 his home in Centreyille from the lecture of