Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-03-17

20 Lsts--AfveveoH House aiid-ban- with
from 4 70 40 acres Of ground for cash rent.
]. A. Brown West WIminton. feb INV.
Woods Magazine with Young A,neriea, one
year for one dollar. Call at this office for In
formation.
James v. Moore has removed from this city
to his old hcme at Odessa.
Jno. W. Thomas has sold out the Clayton
House at Clayton and leaves the State.
It Is said that the Tasker Iron Works will
save $4,000 year in taxes by removing to New
Castle.
The firm of Ward & Phillips of Smyrna, has
dissolved. and Mr.. p. has associated with him
Mr.. u. Hemheimer, of Philadelphia.
VIM Newman, Of Smyrna whilst driving q
team on Thursday last, was caught between
the wagon and n fence, and had one leg
broken. .--.--. =
| AT the meeting of the Wilmington Institute
Directors, on Tuesday evening, Daniel Wood
all was elected member Of the Board, to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation Of An
thony Higgins.
| Ths Spring Goods opening at L. Larkin's,
No. East Second Street, are very beautiful aud
attractive, both for style and quality; and well
worth walk TO his store, where he will take
pleasure in showing them.
The U. s. Senate has confirmed the reap
pointnent of Prof. f. ID. Porter of Newark, as
Pension Agent for this State. The Prof is one
of the most popular men in our county, and is
conceded on all sides to be an excellent officer.
An Heir.-Dr. Van Deventer of this city,
claims to be an heir of the Townley estate in
Lancashire, England, valued at 100000, 900,
Tthree-fourths Of which has been confirmed by
the courts to belong to American heirs.
Rev. Fielder Israel is preparing paper to
show that the first movement towards religious
liberty was inaugurated by Delaware instead
OF Maryland, as Is the commonly received opin-
Ion. When finished it will be read before the
Historical Society.
Sale Of Horses.--Wm. q. Martin will have
large sale of Western horses at his stables, No.
pol West Third street, on Saturday, the 22d
inst. Farmers, carriers, private gentlemen will
all find something in the establishment adapted
| to their respective wants.
Burgidry.--The store Of Wesley Kennedy :
| kimbleyille, Pa, was broken into on SUNDAY
night week, aud robbed Of So quantity of
clothing, several pairs of boots and other articles.
1t is supposed that two colored men who We're
lurking about the neighborhood were the de-
lpredators.
Arrested.-A man named Eggerton, who
recently purchased farm near FELTON,, Kent
county, was arrested a few days ago, on the
charge OF having been engaged in horse stealing
for the past twenty years, in the State Of New
York. He was taken to that State for trial on
Saturday week.
Shooting for the Chumpioaship.-A pigeon
shooting match for the championship of the
State will take place at Schutzen Park on the
goth inst. open to any one. Four prizes will
be offered, as follows-lst. Purse of $2j and
the champion badge; End, SEQ; Bird, SIS; 4th $40.
An entrance fee of $40 vii. be charged.
Robbe,y.-A box containing between So and
$40 was taken from under the seat of the dear
born Of George Talley. of Brandywine Hundred
as he was on his way to our city, one day last
week. Mr.. Il. is a careful man and we are
surprised that he should have been so absorbed
! In anything as to be unmindfnl Of what was
going on in such close proximity TO his person.
T w. A. Hukill, auctioneer sold stock for VIM.
Roberts in Appoquinimink Hundred, Mar. / It'll
as follows
Heifers years old $40 s25, and S2s,l cows
$685. $3.50 s4S.00 colts one year old $4,000,
! two year old stallion $500 Horses 500, $lGi.
S16s.
Rna,vdy.--The horses of a farmer named
Rankin TOOK. fright at 9le Friendship steamer,
in Shipley street last Wednesday morning, when
gentleman in attempting to stop them was
, lutte badly hurt. They ran up the street to
tenth at rapid rate, and their flight was only
stopped by the tongue of the carriage coming
4 in contact with Fighters store door, damaging
!. in considerably.
DeeeaScd-Mrs. Nancy Harris widow of the
D late General Levi Harris of Milford died on the
l lUth INST, in the list year of her are She
Joined the Presbyterian church when fifteen
, years OF age, and throughout her entire life
evinced by her department the sincerity of her
profession. The funeral services were conduc-
r ted by Kew. q. P. Malery, and her remains
n were inferred in the Presbyterian cemetery.
. Mr.. Noien's Entertainment.-The will be
an entertainment given in the Court House on
Tndsday evening, March 18th, for the benefit
MAUI la nlx..A.. -
under the direction of Mr.. Frank Nolen,of VII.
milgton, on which occasion their will be exhib-
lied Blacks Grand Combination Boston Stcre-
opticon and Illuminated Mirror of a trip through
: Europe, Asia and Africa.
: Fire.-The frame Stable Of Francis Kelley
!. on Shipley Street, between Front and Second
street, was set on fire about seven O'clock last
a Friday evening, and was nearly DESTROYED
n with about one ton Of hay. The horse and car
r. rlages were fortunately saved. The gremer
worked manfully and succeeded in preventing
the spread of the flames.
" About one o'clock on Saturday morning q
. fire broke out In the spar shed of w Il. Grilipn
burg, on the Chrstiaua between Robinson and
e. front street, aud it was entirely CONSUMED
r, win TWO frame buildings adjoining. The fire
q men were promptly on the ground and through
their efforts the flames were prevented extend
n ing to the adjoining property.
\, Improvements on Deidtcdfe Bdy.-Thc fol
lowing Items were included in the River ant
!, haroor Dill, which was passed by Congress dur
= ing the closing hours of the late session.
/, Lighthouse at "Cross Ledge" Shoal $50 600
Lighthouse at "Ship John" Shoal $1,000
Lighthouse at "Bulk-head" Shoal 5OOOt
Z Small Lighthouse at South-end of
"Pea Patch" SOOC
u FOR completion of Buoy Depot, at
Christiana, Delaware lO.Got
Total for new lights, &c, OH Della
ware Bay SlGS 0O
h The three fist mentioned lights are to be fir,
&c class, costing about $25, 600 each.
to Annirersary. Sixth Anniversary of the Min
erva Society, of the Wesleyan Female College
k, wilmington, Del, Wednesday Evening, Mare
ig 18th, 1878. Lizzie &. Clarke, New Castl,
ut President Lillian Tenney, Wilmington, Secrt
targ. The evening exercises wcro opened b
he an Instrumental Duett-'Rondolette, iluentei
ell BY Misses Seidel, and Wilson, which was ver
IN nicely executed. Vocal Trio-"Sweet Spring hs
ay Come" Mayer, by Misses Brown, Briner, All
Calaway, was sung in way that none but goC
Vocalsts could sing; they were warmly applal,
IN ed Secretary's Report, was read by Lillian Tel
Ill ney, and was listened to with marked attention
ge kecitation-"Winding my Watch" 10y Sadie .
IL, Vosheli, Smyrna; was very well done, and Mi
Saba certainly deserves credit. Piano Solo.
in !ltanai, by Miss Jenny Wilson, was very fin
ct, Miss Jenny is good pianist. Vocal Duett.
XII Evening Song to Virgin, by Misses Bewley al
ed Sehoheld, was well rendered, There was OF
thing omitted from the programme, and that W
inc me shower OF boquets after the performance
az their part. May their path in life be as pu
% and sweet as the flowers which they receive
~ Essay--"Not Luck, but Work, by Miss Ella
ho Mackie, Fairhill, Md. The essay was w,
composed, and read in clear and distinct vol,
Chorus-"Ye Shepherds, Tell Me- by Gil
ere Class, was hard to beat, and was enjoyed by
l. Iaafe II II. ~