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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
of "a Well known Peninsu-
In Family.

THE RoBBIssEs, OF WORCESTER coUNTY-THEIR Or
IaIN, DIFFERENCES WITH KING CHARLES, ESCAPES
FROM HIS PURSUITS, &c-THE OLD HOMESTEAD.
written Specially for the Commercial.l
BERLIN, MD, Aug. 25.
To find the originals of this family we 80 back
to colonial times and see two bachelor brothers,
Obedience and George Robbins, emigrating from
Northamptonshire, England, and after fair
VOYAGE settling in Northampton Co., Va. In a
short time Obedience met Grace O'Neil, an esti-
mable Irish lady, whom he addressed and mar
red. To them was born one son, John, who on,
reaching full iiedged manhood, wooed and won
Hester 1ittleton, native Virginian. They had
born to them five sons-Obedence, Littleton,
Edward, John and Thomas. Thomas married Eliz-
abeth Bowdoin, French lady Of Intelligence
and refinement, and his father having crossed
the Chesapeake Bay into Maryland and taken up
a tract of land below Sandy Hill, near the line
bounding the southerly limits of Worcester Co.,
on the Eastern Shore, he, accompanied by his
young bride, followed, and i'll due course OF time
had born to them four sons-Bowdoin Thomas,
James and Isham. Thomas married Worcester
county lady named Leah Whaley, daughter of
Col Edward Whaley. once an officer of no mean
distinction in the English army. For the arrest
of Col Whaley, Charles 1 offered reward
amounting to his weight in gold.
Thomas Robbins and his accomplished English
companion had one only son, Thomas, who on
reaching the years of majority married Isabella
McClachan, the daughter of an Irish Clergyman,
who was for many years rector of st. Martyrs
church, which is still standing, and occasionally
served by the Berlin rector. To this couple were
born three sons-Edward, William and Thomas.
Edward married Elizabeth Purnell, of Worcester
CO., lady who came OF family than which few
Worcester families have stood higher in intelli-
gence, social status and influence. 10 this
couple we're born two sons, Edward and William,
and ten daughters. William Robbins now re-
sides in town. He is genial faced old bachelor
of ''three score years and ten" and has with
him three equally genial, refined, silver haired
old maiden sisters. To Capt William | am in
debted for the above interesting family gene
illogical notes; and, let me say, the captain s
remarkably well-stored memory can not only
furnish with accuracy the pedigree of his own
family, but of all the families in the regions
round about" Our family records are OF litde
use while he lives.
The old Robbins homestead first came into
their possession through Col. Whaley, already
referred to. Col. Whaley first landed on Rhode
Island, but being hotly pursued by the meree-
naries of king Charles he removed to Va His
safety becoming imperiled again he, this time,
came to Worcester Co., Md, and was shown q
tract Of land situated in Synepuxent, containing
q. 900 acres, which he was persuaded to purchase
This tract he presented to his daughter Leah af'
ter her marriage to Thomas Robbins, Capt Will
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
Newark Items.
ESPECIALLY Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, Aug. 26

Especially Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, Aug. 20.
We have the opinion Of young Newarker,
who was on a visit to Philadelphia, He was asked
what he thought of Paramount Park He said
" it was nothing but great big yard Hon
about It.?
The Brandywine Base Ball club have chal-
lenged the Newark nine to play on Sept. 9th. The
challenge will be accepted.
The referee trail between John Lewis and
Samuel b. Wright, before Esq. McKeowen, was
settled in favor Of Lewis, he claiming limitation.
VIM. Dean, VIM. Wilson and Samuel G. Finley
were referees.
II. r. Wilson (not E. CO, lost one more horse
Saturday making three inside Of two weeks. One
was very valuable. The disease is unknown as
yet
James Taylor, spoken of yesterday, was not
one of the railroad accident party.
Wyman left for Chesapeake city, this morning.
performer and audience both being pleased with
his stay here.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
The water Department inquiry.

MIR. CAUSE DECLINEs-THE REMAINDER OF THE
COMMITTEE AcoEPT-rHE INVESTIGATION TO BE
MADE, THIS AFTERNOON.
The committee-Charles Warner, Francis Bar
ry, W. q. Gibbons, J. Taylor Cause and William
Blsh-appointed at the last meeting of Council
to inquire into charges made by the Euery EUen-
o,J against Capt. Chas. Ii. Gallagher, Chief En-
sineer of the Water Department, have been no.
titled of their appointment and all except Mr..
Cause have accepted That gentleman is COM
pelled to decline because of business engage
ments. Samuel McOlary has, however, been ap-
pointed by President OF Council Maris in his
stead
Water Department, Tenth and Market streets,
at O'Clock, this afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
Base hail.

THE GAME THIS AFTERNOON - THE LAWRENCE
CLUB TO PLAY THE WARRINGTON NATIONAL.
This afternoon, the Quicksteps and the Atkins
Lawrence club will play the game which was
postponed on Saturday last. The Lawrence club
are in excellent trim and have a strong nine for
the game, and the contest will be interesting and
close.
Arrangements have been made with the Ma
tonals, of Washington, the best club in that
city, and professional nine to play the law
renee on the 7th of September more extend
cd notice of the match will be furnished later.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
A C1rc.,s in a Cemetery.

The Springfield Republican says that old-fash-
ioned people in Pittsfeld Mass, at least looked
upon the renting of the old cemetery to the
circus, Friday, as something of Dissertation.
Even the crowd who attended the show must
have been shocked more or less when they found
themselves in the midst of hundreds of old
graves, the main entrance to the tents being
within few feet of II large receiving vault, and
some of the tent pms being driven into the
ground close to still standing grave stones. 1t
is true that all the known graves have been
opened and She bones removed to the new Gem
etery, but the stones should all have been taken
up the open graves filled, and the tomb removed
before any public use was made of the grounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
deaths.

SMITU.-In this city, on Friday night last, Rev.
Harrison Smith, aged 65 years.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from his late residence 202 W.
Twelfth Street, Thursday, to meet at O'Clock to
move at 9, to Zion NJ. e. Church.
BERTRAND. in this city August Gath. 1874 Lizzie
NJ infant daughter of Charles NJ. and Bette Ber-
trand, aged months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of Joseph II.
Miller No. 1lO w. Seventh ST., on Thursday after
noon, the 9th inst, at O'Clock p. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
MatriagfS.

POWELL.-CL RK At the Clayton House, last
evening, by Rev. James l.. Houston, Mr.. George
S. Powell and Miss Alice NJ Clark, both of far-
riDgton, Kent Co., Del.
GOODING-GOODEN.-O the morning of the 2sth
inst on the Camden Union Camp Grounds,by the
Rev. q. d Watson, Mr.. Francis Gooding, of
Dover, to Miss Angelica Gooden, daughter of John
Gooden, OF Willow Grove, Del.
FLLIOTT-yAT GIN. On Thursday, June 1lth
1ST4,in Philadelphia, by Rev. s. w. Thomas, Jacob
II. Elliott to Maggie Vaughn, both of this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
SECOND EDITION.
The Alleged Tncendiary.
HE is COMMITTED TO NEW CASTLE.

HE rs COMMITTED TO NEW CASTLE.
VIM. Sewell, the man captured on suspicion of
being engaged in incondarism, had further
hearing before the Mayor yesterday afternoon,
at o'clock.
A number of Witnesses were called, and by
these he attemptedNto prove an abb, but failed.
No new facts other than those already known
were brought out and the prisoner was commit
ted to await the action of the Grand Jury, being
locked up at New Castle.
A reward of 81, ,500-S5OO by the Mayor, $500
by Council and $500 by Insurance Companies
was offered in the spring for tho capture of the
incendiaries who we're then firing so many sta
bles. We understand that should Sewell's con-
viction follow, the reward will be claimed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
FOURTH EDITION.
The PcnnsyIvanIa Democracy.

MEETING OF THE STATE CONVENTION AT IITTsBURG.
PIrrsBuRa, Aug. 26.
The Democratic State Convention met, this
morning, and was called TO order by Dir. Nebin-
ger, chairman Of the State Committee, who said
the Convention WAS called upon to put forward
a platform of principles and to decide whether
the State should be wheeled into the Democrat
ic line or remain with the Republican party. Af-
ter the appointment of Secretary, the calling
of the roll was proceeded with
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
Camden Improvements.
Correspondence of the Commercial ]


CAMDEN, DEL, August 25.
There has been considerable improvement in
many parts of our town of late. Aside from the
new store recently erected by James G. Mcbride,
already noticed in the COMMERCIAL many other
buildings have been remodeled and changed in
such manner az to give them the appearance of
new buildings. David Harrington has fixed up
and painted an old building for shoe shop, and
Hnesley X Benson and James W. Cats have
greatly improved their stores. The drug store
of DIR. Harmon, the dry goods store of Wesley
Stevens and the National Hotel have also under
gone repairs.
Stetson & Ellison are now busily engaged in
canning, giving employment to many idle per-
Sons, u.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
WILMINGTON CITY LOAN
FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER WORKS
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
(s2O0,0O0.)

OF Wilmington city Bonds are offered for sale in
sums of Fifty Dollars and its multiple.
In the Act Of the Legislature of Delaware, au-
thorizing said loan, 1t is provided that SIX ThOus-
and Dollars $4,000 shall be paid annually in July of
each year, until the whole lNan is redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annually on the first days of
January and July of each year, clear Of all taIes
now levied or to be levied upon the principal
terest thereof by authority of the State or of tine
United states.
For safe and permanent Investment for Trustees
or others seeking security and prompt payment of
interest, there is none better
The income of the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources exceeds 900 annually.
The following statement will show in what man
ner the Loan is to be issued and when redeemed.
n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
GxrMrstpns.
DON"T MISS IT

DoNT MISS TT
LAST GRAND EXCURSION OF TIE SEASON.
The splendid s6sa%er %aEe 3 "SUE'' will st [.
GRAND EXCURSION TO CAPE NAY
ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1874.
A FULL BRASS AND STRING BAND WILL ACCOMPANY
THE EXCURSION.
ExcursiOnists will have five hours on the Island.
Ample time TO take bath in Old Ocean and srole
along the Beach.
N. B.-Carriages will meet the Boat on her arrival
at the landing, and Will convey passeng rs to and
from the Island for 25 cents each way.
The Boat will leave French Street Wharf at $50
O'Clock A. NJ, sharp. Returning leave Cape May
landing at 4.30 2. NJ
FARE FOR THE ROUND TRlP. so
Tickets for sale at Boughman, Thomas 4 o's, 421
Market Street.
A limited number only will he sold. aug22-tf
EIRsT GRAND EXCURSION
A BY THE
CoLoFED CITIZENS OF WILMINGTON, DEL.
NEW YoRK CITY AND CENTRAL PARK.
MONDAY, AUGUST 81, 1874.
Leave Wilmington, DEL. at O'Clock A. NJ. by
special train via p. w. Il b X. r and to arrive at
Je sey City about103O A. NJ. Returning leave DER
sey City at 730 P. NJ, reaching home the same day
The train will stop at Brandywine Station 6.O5
EdgmOor COS, Lamokin 6.l5, and Chester 62O A. M.
Parties having friends IN Philadelphia, who desire
to go have them JON the Excursion at the plat
form, Thirty-hrst and Market Streets, at Il0 NJ.
Arrangements have been made to have the seats
numbered so as to secure to passengers the same
seats on the return trip.
sg-A refreshment car will be attached to the
train.
The arrangements will be such as to ensure salts
faction to all who go.
Ia . r, nNY, nt1r, pnrrNrr, rrr,rp q,
CHILDREN, under IL years OF age. ......... L.75
Tickets can he secured from either of the Com
mttee, James Harding, John Iilahay and John L
Purnel aug22-te
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

- A ghost frequents an Omaha cemetery, hits
the sexton on the back, asks where her children
are, and sinks into a grave. She has been twice
fired at without effect, and the sexton talks of
resigning.
The Western grasshoppers gre very regular
in their habits, eating only one meal day. This
they begin at four O'Clock in the morning and
continue it until the corresponding hour on the
following day
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

ACCIDENTS. Harry Farrell, young man in
employ of the John G. Baker Morocco Manu-
facturing Co a few days ago, ruptured a blood
vessel by lifting bundle of skins Though
improving, he will be disabled from work for a
considerable length of time to come.
Matthew Eglnton, another Young man, also in
in the employ of Mr.. Baker, cut the fingers of
his right hand severely yesterday, by slipping
and falling across the sharp edge of a moroc-
co shaver's knife. The cutting OF tine hand, no
doubt saved him from worse cut across his
ato
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
The war of Races.
SIXTEEN PRISONERS LYNoHED BY MASKED MOB IN
TENNESSEE.

SIXTEEN PIiIsONERb LYNuHED BY A MASKED MOB IN
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, August 26.
This morning, gang of masked men entered
Trenton in Gibson county, Tennessee. and sur
rounded the Jail where sixteen negroes where
charged with design to sack the town of Pick
ettsyille, and who had been removed to Trenton
for safe keeping. They carried off the prison.
ers, killed four, mortay wounded two and rode
off with the remainder who arc supposed to be
killed. The blacks are outraged at the MURDER
and the whites are taking steps for defence in
case of an outbreak.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

SAVED FROM DRowNING.-A man named Foull,,
while walking on the Offset of one of the mills
this morning, fell into the Brandywine and would
have drowned had he not very fortunately been
discovered by the captain of the Alaska (Josepl,
Townsend), who was unloading on the opposite
rived in the Alaska's bateau as Foulk sank for
the last time, This is the second time this
summer that John Marshall has been the means
Of saving life.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

A Minnesotian grinds up grasshoppers, and
makes highly intoxicating liquid, which liz
called hop-up."
Iowa papers tell of cat at Libertyville
which adopted two puppies. When they were
taken from her she took chicken, and the two
are insenArnble.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

Com nanercinl Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA. August 26.
Cotton dull and weak, at 164@17c Flour
dull Penna, Indiana and Ohio extra family,
95.50@650 Wheat dull and unsettled red
S1.20@1.22 Amber, ~. 23@1. 25 white, $1.2s@
1.3O Rye in no demand. Corn quiet and lower ;
yellow SIC ; western mixed, Soc. Oates dull /;
white 5l@52c; mixed, SOC. Whiskey steady,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

CONVICTION OF "DR. SrATFlELp." DIR. Stat
field" an escaped convict from New Castle, ar
rested in this city few days ago for robbery
committed at Samuel Goodley's, near Linwood
was convicted in the Delaware county, Pa, court
this week, both of burglary and larceny. His
partner in the theft James Price, was also con-
victed. Sentence was reserved.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

ORGANIZATION OF A CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATION,
in. o. U. A. M-Last evening, the Junior Order
of American Mechanics of this city, held meet
ing, and organized an association to be known
as the Centennial Association of the 'Junior
Order of American Mechanics There was no
election of officers but special meeting will bo
held on Tuesday night next for this purpose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

Samuel Floyd would make an excellent men,
Der of Council better-but we doubt
whether any good is likely to be gained, in the
Fifth Ward by proposing any other candidate at
the Republican nomination than William Candy
His denomination appears to be conceded by all
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

SUNK IN THE PoToMAc.-The schooner Bran
tly,oine, owned in this city, was sunk in the Po
iemoy Reach, below Alexandria. She was bound
from Alexandria for Pawtucket, II. l., with
go of 254 tons of coal, and the leak was not dis
covered until the vessel was in sinking condi-
ton. The Brdndy,cine had but lately left ma
rine railway and was thought to be in good con-
ditiOn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

Convicted OF VILE CRIME.-Edwald Scott,
on Tuesday, of vile offence against Clara Smi-
ley, IA years of age, in woods near Glenolden,
on the P. W. 4 B. II. Il. The only defence
offered in his behalf was the tenderness of his
age and his ignorance of the enormity of his
crime.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
The Eastern shore.
CECIL COUNTY.

f., Tho laying of the corner stone of the Catho-
u" ". church about to be erected in Chesapeake
NY VIII Take place on Sunday, Aug. 30 at p.
Al, Inc ht, Rev. Bishop Becker will ofiiciate.
Woo' smlthers barn near Zion, with all it's
,rpltehts ,r,h OF crops &C., was burned on the 10th.
ance.
me me public schools will reopen next Monday
q, me Local Optionists held a county conven-
oo uOh on the 10th prox., to elect officers for the
uIs snd % alilance and to organize more thoroughly
Whttaker's (of North East) trotting mare
russ ran away last week and butting her head
against S9.lst tree killed herself
:" nere the potato bugs have consumed their
n ,asorlte food they have begun to bore in the
s'TTund1for coal oil it is supposed.
West. Vi 'n' ""'s In ''"'on'ns in ''''
IA ool. hutchinson, of the Columbia and Port
nePosit H. II. who has made his Headquarters
umbia.
wIooMoo COUNTY.
~ reter a, Owens has been reappointed keeper of
'"T sua AIMS House. His salary is 1850 per annum.
hne. largest watermelon raised in Salisbury,
'",s year, weighed 49, pounds.
,am,i aps. reter Palmer while walking about the
fa1i fa1iip ground at Quantico, last Thursday night,
30, ua1 over stump and broke his arm.
nlaa a'aalsDury claims more baby carriages than any
Use for them
fla ahe le, county Commissioners have published
s"e Old hotel property in Salisbury.
LrI1M.emphis is to have an eighty Thousand dol
hi Very few Americans have visited Switzerland
nasal. "A crowd of grasshoppers WAS eight hours in
'N"'"'e over Empora, Kansas, recently.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

A CASE OF BAnBARIrY,-Mr. Henry Seeny, who
lives on farm in the vicinity Of Wye mills, no.
tced that one of his horses was dropping and
appeared UNIV illing Or unable to eat and drink.
Upon examination, it was found that the tongue
and then large portion of the tongue cut Off.
Tho poor beast was almost totally unable to
swallow food or water. For such monster AZ
he who did this thing, there must certainly be
Hell.-S. Micltaets MD Comet and Adoe,fiSer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

Washington Townsend's denomination, in
Chester county, is compliment to him. He Is
now serving his third term.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
Weather Record.
ltFpo,tr op ruF sraNAI, aEnvIoF.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, August 20.
Probabilities For the Middle States, con-
tinued clear or partly cloudy and cool weather,
North east to Southeast winds, followed by fall
ing barometer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
geW advertisements.

WE NOW SELL TURKEY RUN LIE
w HIGH, which Is proved by three years expe-
rlence To be equal for hardness and purity to any
Lehgh in the market, at Schuyieill prices All who
have used It, buy again
GEO. W. BUSH n SON. French 81. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
Aeiv Advertisements.

nUOITS OF GALVANIZED OR PLAIN
w iroa four sizes. and croquet for field or parlor
in stock Also, various sizes OF IRON dumo-1ells
TRUMAN & SHAW,
No. ss5 tEight Thrty-nve) Market St., below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
BEGINNERS IN HOUSEKEEPING,
ID and old housekeepers. are requested to exam
inc our assortment of hardware, cutlery and Cook
ing utensils. - -
TRUMAN Il SHAW,
No. 1876 (Eight Thirty-dve) Market st., below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

Lehigh in the market, at schuylIln prices All who
GEO. W. BUSH Il SON. French 81 Wharf.
JOSEPH FoUT so,,.
ENTERPRISE, HARLEIGH, LEHI q IL AND
SHAWNEE COAL, At SCHUYLKILL PRICES.
We try to excel all our neiglbors In the prepara-
ton of our Coal how far we have succeeded we
will leave our customers to say for us.
once, Orange and Water Streets.
apr1o-1yof JOSEPH FoUT,
GS.e5 NUT, $s.35 STOVE COAL.
pc screened and delivered wE by ppown
feb1s-1yof South of Market Street Bridge
AT 100000
GEO. s. GRUBB, BROKER,
All kinds Of Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold on
Commission. Any amount Of money raised on pro-
per security. Promlssory notes specially.
feb1o-1y
VVHE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK,
No, 4 WEST THIRD STREET.
Six per cent. interest. Open Tuesday and satur-
day evenings, and every day. A. H. Gr1mshaw,
Treas. j. r. Wales, M. D., Pres't. John F. Miller,
CLERK. 1e2Ttf
DELAwARE STATE BONDS
WANTED.
Persons holding Bonds of the State due January 1st
1875, can have
PAR AND ACCRUED INTEREST
for the same, on presentation to me- at Milford, or
TO the Farmers Bank, at Dover
r.. H. DAVIS,
augi1swfp State Treasurer
PONDS AND STOCKS
FOR SALE
1000 CITY PASSENGER RAILWAY BONDS.
1000 WILMINGTON CITY LOAN.
PASSAGE TICKETS TO EUROPE AT REDUCED
RATES.
Baltimore, Washington and Alexandria Branch Of
the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad.
First Mortgage Six per cent Gold Bonds.
We offer for sale $500 900 of the above Bonds at 93
and accrued interest
1'he road is leased by the Baltimore and Ohio
Ralr0an Company, ,Whcn contracts 10 pay tne inter-
est on the bonds and to provide sinking fund suf
fcent to retire the same prior to maturity. GER
tificate to this effect is attached to each Bond.
The attention OF investors Is called TO the security
offered by these Bonds.
R. X. ROBINSON Il co.
BANKERS,
FOURTH AND MARKET STREETS,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
M ERRIoK, JOHNSON & Co.,
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
CORNER sixth AND MARKxr srs., W.T., DEL.
FOR SALE.
10 SHARES DELAWARE r. II. STOCK.
SO, 600 DELAWARE R. R. EXTENSION BONDS.
$4,000 WILMINGTON CITY LOAN.
40 DELAWARE FIRE INSURANCE.
| janb-1y
| (tHAS. CAMBLOS & CO.,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

IN g. w. HODGES
Has Invented and had patented Galvanized Wire
Elastic SACKING BOTTOM, which he viii sell at
the low price of 81 each, put on.
Orders can be left with Drunker, Delaware Ave.
above Logan House.
No chance for bugs or rust aug26-6ts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26
THIRD EDITION.
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TODAY.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.
Gold s1.O99z.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-26

COOPERATIVE SroRE.-It it is stated that the
workmen Of Grocer Sons mills. Upland, near
Chester are about to start cooperative store
at that place.