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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
A DMINISTRAToRS' SALE OF
REAL ESTATE

IN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON.
Bytirtue Of an crler of the Orphans, Court of
the state OF Delaware, in and for New Castle
County, made the twenty-.hird day February, A.
Auction,
ON SATURDAY, the 4th day of APRIL, A D.,
1874, at o'clock in the afternoon,
at the Auction Rooms OF osle d Miller, at the
Northwest corner Of Fourth and King eets Will
mington. Delaware. the following described lands
and tenements. being the Real Estate OF the late
William h. Almond. deceased, all that certain
lot or piece Of land lying and being in the City OF
aware, bounded and described as follows to wit:
Beginning on the line on the Easterly side of
West street. at the distance of two hundred and
eighty feet and eight inches from the corner
formed by the intersection Of the line of
the Essteriy side of West street with the line OF
the NoIths.y side of Ninth street. thence Easteriy
parallel % Ninth street one hundred and ave feet
street twenty sixth tees and eight inches to
theI corner, thence Westerly parallel TO Ninth
street one hundred and i've feet TO the Easterly
side of West street. and thence Southerly along
said side of West street twenty-six feet and in
ches to the place Of beginning, be the contents
within said bounds what they may.
widows dover.
Attendance will be given and terms of sale
made knAwn at the time and place aforesaid, By
Martha n Almond and John T. Almond. Ad-
SAMUEL NJ. HARRINGTON. ESQ.
Attest, Their Attorney.
0gle Miller, Auet'rs. 2tswts
N0TICE.-0n the lot above described is three
storied Brick Dwelins No. sls West Street, lnsip
and back buildings of brick. newly painted and
papered throughout. with six chambers. sitting
kitchen. Heater and Gas in every room. Hot and
dry and well lighted.
Widows dover win be offered for sale at the same
Il time and place.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
Good Tsmplass.
BEoRGANlzArIoy OF THE QUARTERLY coNvrx.
TInNs OLE NEW CASTLE COUNTY

TIoNs OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, in Silvsr's
Building No. 5ll Market street. the Quarterly
Convention Of the Good Iemplsrs Of New Cas-
tie County, was convened. These Conventions
have not been held for some time
District Deputy, Tyre, was called to the chair,
and a committee was appointed to pIsseat q
Constitution and Bylaws.
The Convention then adjourned until 2 o clock,
Z. NJ.
Upon reassembling the Constitution and By
Laws, as presented by the Committee appointed
for the purpose, were read and adopted
The following officers were then elected;
w. q. T., c. c. Bonham; ". V. T. Mrs. Mat
tie Barton; SECRETARY, Jacob Welch; Assls-
tant Sec, Levi w. Harden; Chaplain, G. G..
Byron. Marshal, X. II. Williams; Assistant
Marshal, John Benson; Guard, John Tyre.
The next Quarterly Convention will be held
on the third "Wednesday in June in the Hall Of
Friendship Lodge, Marshallton.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

FATAI ACCIDENT. - Y esterday afternoon, the
New York aud Washington Express train
South, leaving here at 80 p. m, struck man
near Newport, who was walking along the
track, and did not seem to be aware of the ap-
proach of the train until it was upon him. He
was knocked from the track, and though fatal.
ly injured was not instantly killed. A special
train was sent to the scene of the accident, and
the unfortunate man brought to the Whining
ton depot, where he expired about twenty
minutes after his arrival. He gave bis name as
Coyle; and stated that he was from New York
on his way to Baltimore. DR.. Maull examined
the man, and found that three RIBS we're bro.
| ken from their connection with the spina
column and forced into his lungs. He also
received various bruises and cuts.
The Coroner was notified OF the event anG
will hold an inquest this evening.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

AMUsKMENTs.-Lannler's Dramatic Company
and Comanche Indian troupe performed at the
Grand Opera House last evening before full
gallery and a small audience below.
The sale OF reserved seats for the Charlotte
Cushman engagement begins tomorrow morning
at Boughman, Thomas 65 Co.'S, All Market ST
Those who wish to secure good seats had better
apply early.
The Wallace Sisters will give performance al
next March 26th.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

THE LOANS. Aid, Central aud Gsrmania No.
2 Loan Associations, held their regular monthly
meetings last evening, The sales in each we've
as fellows:
Aid-sl0O0 at As per cent premium and sooO at
81
Central 5000 al Al per cent. preium, and 600
at 43; withdrawn shares to the amount OF 800,
we're paid OF.
Germauia No. 2.-2OOO al 3S per cent premium
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

SLAUGHsFR OF MAMorH PIC. - Thursday,
Mr.. Edward Ashbridge, OF East Goshen town
ship, Slaughtered his mamoth Iorker which has
been exciting so much interest as to its probable
weight. His live weight was was 1856 pounds,
and when dressed he pulled the scales at lO2o ID ;
soms few years since Mr.. Jefferson Shaner killed
one that weighed when dressed l0i0 pounds, and
prior to that We learn that one weighing l07d
was killed by some person in this couaty-the
name of whom We cannot now recall = Wes
Oleste1. Ne,os
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

TEMPERANCE MEETING Last evening, large
ly attended and earnest meeting of the friends of
Temperance was held 10 the lecture room Of As
bury III. f. Church, Rev. A. D. Davis, of George
town, of the Rescue, temperance paper, presided,
and also delivered an address, His remarks were
forcible and interesting, we'll delivered. and evil
IDENTIFY made good impression on the minds OF his
hearers. There were no other speakers, and y,
the conclusion OF his address the meeting adjourn
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

NEwsPAPERIAb.-After the expiration of the
Salisbury Bachelors present volumn, which will
be in about month. the paper will be taken to
Demar and changed to the Delmar Union. Its
proprietors Messrs. Parker. Todd u Morgan, have
disposed of the paper TO Lemusl Malone, of tho
Salisbury AdUsrtiser.
1t is said that semiweekly paper will soon be
started In Salisbury, Md.
new morning daily paper is soon to be started
in Lancaster, Pa, by J. J. Sprenger.
On and after Sunday next March 22d, Messrs.
Fitzgerald 81 Co.. proprieters OF the Philadelphia
AADay Csty Item. will issue aud elght-page Sun
day edition Of their spicy and interesting paper
The City ITEM, Is one Of the hvliest and best OF
the Philadelphia papers, and the Sunday edition
no doubt, will soon take rank with the foremost
journals Of this character,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

REcEPTIoN.-Rev. I. f. Martindale, the
newly appointed pastor of MON NJ. L church,
will remove with his family, to this city, To-
morrow. The members and friends OF the
church are requested to meet at the parsonage
No 5O2 Washington street. tomorrow even
ing, for tho purpose Of giving HIM an app TO-
pirate reception.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

SALE OF STEAMRR AND APPARATgs.-
The steam fire engine. hose carriage and tx-
lures belonging to the Fame s. F. E. Co., OF
this city, were sold on Tuesday to the Washing
ton Hose and S. F. E. Co., Of Conshohocksn,
Pa, for about 1000. The apparatus will be
delivered next Saturday. A committee from
the Fame Company has been appointed to look
around and obtain prices, with view to Pur-
chasing new apparatus.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

NEW CAsrLE.-t Communicated Y ester
day, Messrs. Ward, Woodward aud Fols.
newly appointed Coustabies, bonded before
the Levy Court
The fog here is extremely heavy, and no
vessels are running. The tug whistles are
blowing, the fog bells are sending their
tones over the water, and altogether the
river presents dreary and dismal aspect.
On account OF y yesterdays fog, the steam
er Rey6old was delayed over an hour on Its
| arrival here.
Notwithstanding assertions to the contra
| ry, decent people here, are greatly pleas Cd
at the faithful account of the disgracefu
Convention held in our town on Saturday
as published in the GAZETTE. J. ID.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

TUE WEATHER for the last few days has cer-
tauly been uncommon for this season of the
year the month in which we might expect such
varied weather daily has been. for the past few
days, a continued spell of dampness The log
this morning was very dense and the atmosphere
heavy and damp. Persons cannot be too parteu'
lar, especially inyalids. in guarding against tha
diseases OF which such Indictment weather as this
is so prolific, EfE..
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

GYpsIEs company Of s7psies who have
been camping in Pencader Hundred, the past
week or Two passed through our city On Wed
nssday morning soing northward. They ferm'
ed quite procession. there being several wss
with men, women aud children.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
Special Notices.

ALFRED WALTON. DrugElst. No. z35 Market
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
in general that he keeps hand all descriptions OF
medicines, and that a competent person is at all
times ready to prescribe for such sick call at tha
store and that charge is made exc pt the
price OF the msd ines the price as tn ey would
pay .snywhere else; but that ne one is visited at
heir esidnces
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

A CARD-Chief Marshal McCloskey begs leave
to tender heartfelt thanks to his Honor, Mayor
Simms, and the members of the City Council for
the graceful compliment paid the citizens in pa
rade on Tuesday. The Division Msrshals and
Aids deserve praise and thanks for their deport-
ment and bearing all along the line. The police
force, beaded by Sergeant O'Neil deserve special
thanks for the sevices which they so we'll and
eheerfuly rendered. The various marks Of re-
spect and courtesy shown by the citizens along
the line will always be gratefully remembered,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.

MONDAY, March l6.-5 p ID.
Beef Cattle were in good demand this week. and
prices were rather frmer. Sales of fair and extra
brought SC. Receipts, 300 head.
sheep were in good demand at rather better
prices. Sales Of fair and choice at 7asc. and COM
mon at 6lfa61<c: Receipts. $500 head.
ceipts, 1000 head.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

A STRANGE CoINcIDENCE.-Af few days ago
at neigLboring sale, citizen of West Chester,
took several cows to have them sold. At this
same sale there were other cows to be disposed
Of, aud which this gentleman asked a friend
who proposed being in attendance, to buy for
him as they were 10 more profitable condition
than those which he himself possessed aud de-
sired TO sell. The friend promised to buy them
if they sold at reasonable figures, and so started
for the sale. 0ae by one the cows were put ur
aud sold and several were purchased tor th'
townsman by his agent aforesaid. Upon com
ing TO bring the animals home imagine the sur
prise Of the party OF the first part, TO find that
his agent had bought back his oWn co.'s.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

TIRED OF LIFE.-A Mr.. Smith residing in
Church street near Ninth attempted to puI an
end to his life last Monday night by the ag-
plcation of penknife. because of some difi-
Guilty growing out of a love affair with young
lady Of the neighborhood. his fell purpose
was thwarted by enc of his brothers, and 1t Is
hoped that he may learn that although true
love does not always flow smoothly, It Is better
to submit to adverse fate than to rush unan- :
nealedand unannointed into the land Of spirits.
he should cheer up and comfort himself with
The reflection that there is yet as good fsh IN
the sea as were ever caught, aud fortune may
here after favor his suit
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

RECENT DEATH OF GEORGE WINoATE Mr..
n. W. 9ookin, at the p, W. & b. K. r. depot,
hrs received letter from VIM. Wingate, of De-
troit, hichigan, father of the young man who
was recently killed on the r, W. s B. r. R.,
near Newark, as mentioned at the time In the
GAZETTE. The letter stated that his son left De.
troit over year ago for Chicago where he entered
into the meat business. He wrote home regularly
until about three months ago, after which time
his parents knew nothing Of his whereabouts un
til they received the announcement Of his death
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

rTNo THE PUBLIC.
IL The Wilmington and Reading Railroad Com
pany have completed aITang TO carry Money
facke9es and Kxprsss Matter to and from all points
on the line of heir road and West Chester.
Also. TO all peints on the Philadelphia and Read
ing and Cstawissa Railroads. including Heading.
Xuentovn, colnmbiA, Harrisburg. Lancaster. Down
ssss;sIS, ssss.;sIS,. 1aS0ass e CITY. Mt. Carmel N'rri''0"n'
Isr f1rfhsr information apply at the Depot, cor
ner of yfont and Halison streets, Wilmington.
TxpFss natter sent % Franklin Telegraph ymse,
"a fSdissn. or ordsrs ieM with EcMSi 4 Seal
dstivsfins agents. WIN rsseive prompt atts5tion.
s,s-e asaT supr ". 4 Il. r. 4. Go.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

AJoTIcR,-THR0 0NE-HALR- INTEREST OF
IN the stock and Hxtures Of one Of the best
ins sood business, Is offered for sale. Alse for
rent good residence adjoining the store. Al "a
Wiiism Rsynoids. ESQ, No. 9l5 Market street.
or 10 janss II. Ray. ESQ. Newark. fehlS-wSt,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

The TaIaas CoNcERT-The sixth rehearsal
will take place this evening. Punctual atten-
dance is particularly requested.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

A DsRANGED MAN.-T. Hilbert of VIII
mingtou. Del was found dsrangsd yesterday
at Twentieth and Washington streets, Phiiad-
slphia. He is at the station house awaiting his
friends.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
CONDEMNED MILK.

Is made by carefully syaporating the watery por-
lion of Flesh Mlk. adding to IL small portion Of
white sugar and sealing It up hsrmsticslly. In
this way Il will keep tor years and can again be
the addition Of pure water. IL Is very largely used
in th . preparation Of food for infants. and is
esp scial adapt "a to the use Of travellers on ao
count Of its portability and answering all the par
pr q Of fresh milk. The pest bEsIas are sold bv-
Il. bRINGHURST 4 co.,
Corner Sixth and Mark st streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
Valuable Farm for sale.
FOR SALE.

1.-TWO of the most desirable. highly improved and
i best located Farms in Kent county, Del. ad-
directly on the main State road from Fred -
erica to Milford, two thriving business I,l
towns. iis
Large Peach and Apple Orchards in full IL
bearing excellent neighborhood, and healthy {;
close to Churches. Schools, Railroads, Towns, &s'
navisable water. and good shad and herring fish
cry on tho farms.
These Farms are said to be the most choice
Farms in the market, being high and healthy, and
having nice lawns in front.
Should the coming peach season be good I can
afford to sell these farms very low. If not solt
sooner. 1t is Just the soil for sweet potatoes and
other truck, with wheat and corn. Address
JOHN MERRICK.
WILMINGTON. Del.
CT JAMES SAPP.
! -dec13wSm Frederick, Del.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
FOR SALE AND RENT:

nEER PARK HOTEL FOR RENT, with or
u without the furniture Ice house filled also,
X acre lot for garden. Siners can be got for Ii
cense byappying soon. Terms moderate.
M CLAYTON,
maretf Deer Park Hotel. Newark, Dsl.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
DIAMOND sPE TAcLES.

These Spec tacles are manufectureI rom MI
MUTE CRYSTAL PEBBLES" melted together,
and are called DIAMOND on account OF theu
hardness and briiliancy. IN
Having been tested with the polariscops the dia-
mond lenses have been found to admit htteen per
cen. less heated rays than any other bebble.
They are ground with great scientific accuracy.
are free from chromatio alterations and prea9ce
brightness and distipctnsss of vision not before
attained in spectscles. Manufscturedby by the
SPEycER OPTICAL Manure Co., NEw foRK.
For sale by responsible agents in every city In
the Union. BENZ. 3. CLARK. Jsyelsr and Qpti-
clan. sole agent for Wilmington, Del, from whom
Do not buy pair unless you see the trade ma rk<o
Snov7-Wly
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
A I DEER PARK HOTEL,
Newark, Del. Will be sold At
PUBLIC SALE,

= - oL1> oA Ii,
ON FRIDAY, MARCH q. 1874.
Consisting of Horses. Hogs, Carriages. Harness
&e Also, Beds. .Bedsteads, Bedding, Chairs Tables
ana all the Furniture therein contained.
One Fine Mare. with foal by a blooded bo-se:
hne road or work Horses, worth the %
attention OF any one; pair Of Hermes D~
Colts. three years cid. fine matches we'll A@N
broken In double harness. -Four head .M-k2-
ot Shoats; two ork Wagons, family carriage all
nearly new one set Of double harness, nearly new;
sets OF single carriage harness in good reLair:
set OF wagon harness. leighs. one Of which is an
Albany CATER. new. with bells 2earriage POLES.
brides. garden tools &c
Also. on the same day and date, will be sold all
the furniture, carpets &c consisting OF "a sets II
furniture, with bedstead. chairs, stands Sc 3Oy
yards OF ingram and other carpets some of il very
hne; loO yards OF oil CLOTH lot OF fine feather ed
mattresses, bed clothes. &c. fine set hair cloth
parlor furniture, fine parior looking glass din
Ing tables. lot OF coal Stoves heate rs, &C. extern
| sioD table lot of lounges, l new Niagara Ne
COOK stove lot OF wash bowls and pitchers. Also.
| dining and breakfast dishes, knives. forks. DC.
| Kitchen Furniture Completes; one fine clock, and
many articles too numerous to mention. Persons
niture before day of sale
| TERMS.-All sums over SO a credit of months
will be gwen with purchaser giving q bankable
note with approved security; all SUMS under 81
the cash will be required.
| Should the ther be stormy the sale will be
postponed until the next fair day.
| sale TO commence at 10 o clock, A. NJ, Sharp.
Il. I. Riddle, Auct. AZ, CLAYTON.
| Sam'l Jarrett, CLERK. marl7dts
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

LNOR RENT-A fine second story front room in
u the Gazette building 1t is central in one Of
the best business squares in the city. and would
make an excellent shop for merchant tailor or any
other light trade. Entrance pleasant and easy
Rent low. Apply at 4l6 Market street, on the prem
ses nnyl1.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
PUBLIC SALES.
SAIh;

OF STOCK. OF GOODS and FIXTURES, FUR
iTUKE. &c. at the the Auction Rooms Of 0gie
Miller. corner Fourth and King streets,
ON SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH 2Ist, 1874.
Ats 80 o'clock,
TO close ut entire lot of iscellansous Goods
Furniture. &c., viz:
One elegant Walnut Suit. MarbIe-top.. 8 pieces :;
Spring Mattress; 81 yards nearly new brussels
Carpet. elegant Cook Stove and Fixtures Camp
Stoves. large Book Case. several Mattresses China
V ases. Glasses. Office Clock, Table. Desk, Coun-
ter. Shelving. and lot Of Lumber. Boxes &c., and
reserve. Also. Piano. French Plate Show Case.
Wheelbarrows, Platform Scales. dozen new
Dining Chairs, lot of Sewing Machines all in good
order. narl9-2t O6LE MILLER.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

RATS AND kIrTENs.-Mr. Thomas Quigiey, OF
West Chester, recently discovered In his stable q
nest containing eight young rats and three young
kittens, all nesting comfortably together. How
they came tog ether in this manner, is amystery.
Such a mingling OF The two extremes OF the anl-
NAL kingdom whose untagonisms are as ancient
as the ark, propounds question winch Is not eas
tly solved
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

TyOR RENT-New House. No. 1l2l Har- 49,
Il rison street, eleven rooms. all modern ~;
Possession at once if frsd. Inquire at
14l1 Harrison street. teb26-u
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19

TOR RENT.-A Bakery and Ice Cream Saloon.
Apply to VIM. BRIGHT. jan3l-tf
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-03-19
LOCAL lNTELLIaENCE.
he Ctr couucll meets this evening

The City Council meets this evening,
There we're twenty-five dodgers at the City Hall
cells last night. HM8
Ogs & Miller advertise several public sales in
another column.
Many families are now engaged In changing
their residences.
Penn Loan Association holds its regular month
ly session tonight.
Three DRINKS at fifty cents and costs each con-
stitute the police record this morning.
The Mayor has committed Wm. Mitchell to
New Castle for sixty days for drunkenness aud
vsgrancy.
Chief Marshal McCloskey, in a card published
elsewhere, returns his thanks to all engaged in
the st. Patrick's Day Parade. ttUH
RKMovAL.-Last night, the members OF ORR
entail Lodge, No. IL, X. p, removed their lodge
room furniture aud paraphernalia, from No, 5O4
Market street to the fourth story Of SaVille's
building, Sixth and Market Streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-03-31
SHERIFFS SALES.

ministrator of the estate Of J. NJ. Isaacks.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
L of Orleans, No q ss2.-By, virtue Of a writ Of
seizure and sac to me directed by the honorable
the Fourth District Court Tor the parish OF Or
leans IN the above entitled cause, I will proceed
to sell at public auction. at the Merchants and
AuctiOneers' Exchange, Royal street, between Ca
nal and Gustomhouse streets, sn in the Second Dis
twelve O'Clock NJ, the following described prop
4 CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated IN the
First District of the city of New Orleans, in tine
square bounded by New Levee Lafayette. Fulton,
and Girod streets, designated by the number thir.
deposited in the Office OF Hilary B. Cenas late no.
tary pubic IN this city, and measuring. according
TO said plan, twer ty-four feet two inches seven
ilnes front on said New Levee street, and twenty
Iour feet three inches three lines front on said
luton street, by one hundred and nineteen feet
dividing it from lot number twelve and one hun.
dred and nineteen feet nine inches two lines
N depth on the III dividing it from lot number
fourteen al Anne. n measure; together with AL
NE rshts, Ways, appurrenances and sePvitudes
1nne mere belonging or in snyw appertainiag.
Ian NJ Isaacks, deceased, BY purchase from the
plaintiff herein, by act passed before n B. Trist
notary pubic IL this city the first of February,
Seized in the above suit
Terms-l: In cash for sufficient amount to pay
lars, with interest thereon the rate of eight per
cent per annum from the first of February 1872 |
III the day OF sale; ven dollars att0rnev's
fees and costs of suit
. The purchaser to assume the payment of two |
PIomissory Totes secured by mortgage Oh said
property, drawn by said J. NJ IsAacks to his own
Greer and Endorsed by himself each for the SUN OF
nEe hundred dollars. dated on the first of February
1917 and payable respectively three and four wears
afVer ate ana bearing interest st the rate Of eight
per cent per annum from date until paid.
). and the balance OF the price OF adjudication, II
ans, cash on the spot
Vt. P. HARPER
Sheriff of the Parish of Or,ears
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