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like, SO long as they remain in the local
ity to which they are assigned. There
are very few of them who do not be-
come useful, industrious members of
society. Almost every one learns some
trade, and seeks to become skilful In it.
Polish work" in Siberia means supe-
rior workmanship. Recently a propo-
sition has been made that those among
them whose conduct has been satisfac-
tory should be allowed to go back to
their native country, provided they can
return at their own expense, find the
means of subsistence at home, and the
head of the administration of their na.
tive district has no objection to their
return.
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Richard Ceur de Lion and the Hawk.

Falconry was a sport in which the
ladies loved to share; the noble bird
was decked with the greatest care, and
golden bells hung to its feet. Large
amounts of money were paid for first
class falcon, and our romantic king,
Richard Cpur de Lion, had nearly for
feited the price of his life to secure
one. He was on his way to the Crusade
in Palestine, when, tempted by the
beauties of Naples, he fingered there !;
and while waiting for the French feet
in Sicily, took horse, accompanied by
one knight. and rode to Salerno, to see
the famous cathedral built by his Nor
man relatives, and to learn something of
the accomplishments that were taught
in that city, then center of poetry,
rhetoric and natural philosophy. Care
less of roads, he passed through Gala
bria, where the mountain torrents were
swelled by rain, his galleys following
along the shore. Here he learned that
in certain village q man had avery su-
perior hawk, which, according to the
laws of the age, none but noble was
allowed to keep. Richard, careless of
consequences, went into the hut and
seized the valued possession the peas
ant ran after him and demanded its
restoration, but in vain; the village
was reused and the proud Calabrians
attacked the king with sticks and stones.
One drew a long knife, and in defend
ing himself, the sword in Richards
hand broke, so that, squirting his horse,
he was obliged to take refuge
in flight, and had not priory been
near, in which he took refuge, the life
of the adventurous monarch would
probably have ended in that disgraceful
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the guano with their anchors. This is
strong evidence against the old-fash-
ioned excreta Theory. The new con-
iectural proposition endeavors to &C,
count for the existence of the masses of
guano in the Chincha islands by the ac-
tion of heat, or chemical action, or both
together, working the necessary changes
for the conversion of the animal re-
mains into the well-known fertilizing
substance of commerce,
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Guano.

1t has been asserted by Prof. Ed
wards that guano-which for years has
been so extensively imported for certain
qualities of land is not composed of
the excreta of birds. The recent re-
searches of DR.. Habel tend to support
this view for, when the portions of
guano which are insoluble are brought
under microscopic examination, they
are found to consist of skeleton remains
of animals of marine origin, and fre-
duently of animals to be found alive in
the neighboring seas. 1t is stated that
ships riding at anchor round the guano-
producing islands frequently pull up
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GROWTH OF CrTIEs.-The cities in
the United States grow far more rapidly
than the country. Young men flock
from the farm to the store, hoping 20
make money more rapidly. IN trade.
But the farmers more than hold their
own, The census reports for 1870 show
that over I2 500, 600 people in our conn
trv pursue "painiul occupations. OF
these nearly 100000 are engaged in
agriculture, 2, 2,702, l2l in manufacturer,
1, ,161 ,23S in trade and transportation,
tio service, and as day laboreTs II
those are placed among the day laborers
who work by the day on farms and
gardens, as seems most probable, then
the farmers make up a majority Of all
in "gainful occupations. IL would bo
we'll for the country If the proportion
was still larger,
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Walking Fishes.

Swimming is not the only mode of To-
comotion possessed by fishes, for the
fins of certain kinds perform the func-
tions of feet and wings. Several of the
fishing frogs have their fms converted
into feet or paddles, by means of which
some species have the power of crawl
ing and hopping on sand or mud, whilst
one kind can live three days out of wa
ter, and walk upon dry land. This ex-
traordmary fish, the angler, is from
three to five feet in length. It lives at
the bottom of the water, crawling close
to the ground, and by means of its ven
trail and pectOral fins, it stirs up tbe mud
aud sand in such a manner as to conceal
itself from other fishes. Another fish
of this family inhabits the seas of hot
climates. BY filling its enormous stom-
ach with air, it expands itself like bal
loon its fins enable it to creep on land.
where 1t can live for two or three davs
the pectOrals, from their positions, per
forming the functions of hind feet
Other members of the same family dis
play equally singular characteristics.
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In the earliest DAYS of the h,

In the earliest days of the human
race, when population was more sparse
than it has ever been since, and intro
ductions were also scarce, with little or
none of form or ceremony attending
them" no cards our first parents,
after their first surprise, had to intro
duce themselves to one another, though
the following dialogue is not found on
record Adam" Madame, Tn Adam
Eve" Adam, I'm madam" They en-
brace
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SIBERIAN CeNvICTs. Polish conviets
in Siberia sustain an excellent reputa-
ton, with very few exceptions. In gene
raj the exued Poles are settlers, and, as
such, instead of being condemned TO
hard labor, they are free to do as they
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SPEED OF SroRMs.-Prof. Loomis de-
duces from the weather reports of the
last two years that the average rate OF
progress of a storm in January is $50
miles a day, and its average direction
five degrees north of east for Febru-
airy, TAO miles, and a direction thirteen
degrees north of east March, $40
miles, eleven degrees north of east, and
for April 615 miles, sixteen degrees
north of east
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Your horses shoes will hold on
longer if the clinches are not weakened
by the file in finishing. Insist that
le file does not touch the end of the
nail where turned over.
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Mrs. Catherine Geiger, while cross
ing field near Milford, Ind, in which
a flock of sheep were grazing, was at
tackled by ram and butted to death by
the animal.
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LAW 1ERS.

A NJ. HUGHES,
a ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Columbia. Teuneas6A
VIII sttsn,i all courts to be holden foE Maury Ano
adjoining counties
once, WhitthOrne BLOCK fen3&Q-
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OHARLEs CLEAR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
COlunhia, Tenneaamm
SPECIAL attention given to the collection q cSf-A
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

= NBw PAPKR.-We have received
The Evening NAL" a new daily paper
just started at Washington, D. c., by
Messrs. C. W Denison and James Young.
Rev. Charles ". Denison, Editor. The
Eren.ng Mall is Democratic, and fills
want that has long existed in Washing
ton; but which has no doubt been de-
nied IN consequence of the overbearing
tyranny of the Radical party, and the
seandalous City Ping, which controlled
everything for the interest OF few lead
ing Radical politicians who have managed
TO enrich themselves at the expense OF
the people. The Eten.aJ Mai Is neatly
gotten up and finely printed, and We
hope it will receive Il liberal encourage
Inent. Certainly the Democrats Of Wash
ington ought to support q spirited and
ably conducted daily, and if the hGil
comes up to their standard it must sue
ceed. There is now fine field thare for
the operation Of q scrutenizing pen, and
it ought to induce competent laborer
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
Painless Operations.

The successful employment Of an
anle sthetic which prevents pain with
out destroying consciousness Is n mat
ter of interest and Importance to medi-
cal people everywhere. DR.. b. w.
Richardson, in the London Lancet dc
scribes two operations Of this kind, by
him performed, for removal of cancer
Gus tumors of the breast, both patients
being ladies: A spray of common
ether was directed upon the tumor
until thoroughly chilled. The lighter
fluid, compound OF ether with ny
bride of amyl, specific gravity 0,73O,
was then applied until the whole of the
breast was frozen like snow ball. In
stead of scalpcl, the incisions
and removals were effected by means
of small, strong, sharp, and curved
scissors. The use of this instrument
Is considered essential. The operations
were successful, and healing speedy
without discharge or trouble of any
kind.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

the Committee on Public Buildings tore.
port in reference to the occupancy OF
the City offices ON on King street. by the
Republican club, and the amount Of rent
paid for the same.
Mr.. johnson offered resolution APP
pointing Committee Of one from each
Ward to distribute fuel to the poor Of
the city, during the coming winter, to
the amount of $500. Adoped.
The Finance Committee reported that
they had examined the accounts of the
Auditor and found them correct. Adopt
ed.
Mr.. Adams moved that the Finance
Committee negotiate Il note Of $4,000,
for the purpose of meeting current ex-
penses. Adopted.
oRDERs.
During the evening orders we're direct
| ed to be drawn as follows
]. L. Simms, Mayor (bill for SER
vices of special police on cleo
tion day y...,....,s ..,........ .......,, 2460y
VIM. H. Brady dy........................ 23.3.
Sundry bondholders, ,interesU l,06o01
On motion. Council adjourned.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

"a SLIaHT MIsTAKE.-In its issue of
Saturday last, the GAZETTE, under the
head of Senator Bayards Slanderers,"' "
attacks the Sentinel, charging it with
slandering Mr.. Bayard, in an article
which never appeared in its columns
And again, in the same issue. it quotes,
under the caption, "a Contrast" para
graph which it attributes to the Sentinel,
but which never appeared in its columns
and OF which we know nothing.
We are at q loss to know why the Ga.
zETTr should adopt such course. 1t is
not fair towards the lSeat.nel or the paper
from which the articles were selected
Sentinel.
We plead guilty and make the amend
honorable to the ssntinel We had cut
the articles we replied to from thai
shameless and reckless paper printed il
Milford, Del, called the Neius and Adver
..ssr, and all we said about the !Sent.ns
properly attaches to the imp os the Neses
We are glad to find the Sent.nel attache.
10 credit to what the slanderer said
notwithstanding it belongs to the sam,
party.
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dC4NilAt " Ais""' A' W '''""''
gresment as 10 Harrington aal Whiteley
-Inc,ients N the JarJ Room, etc.
WAsnIgdToN, 2T, 1874
AT 1916 the Judge took his seat on
the bench, and the cricr made procla'
nation.
The court then ordered MIR. Phillips
lthe marshaD to bring the jury into
court. After brief interval the steps
of the jury along the corridor were
heard, and in q few minutes they took
their seats in the chairs set for them In
front of the accused and facinglthe
court.
The clerk called the roll OF jurymen,
and all having answered, the Judge
said:
Gentlemen Of the jury, l have called
You into the court to ask some ques-
tiors. Be particular in your responses
10 answer only the questions which
are put.
Have you agreed upon verdict
DR.. Hindling, foreman of the jury.
We have, sir, partially.
Have you agreed as TO all the defen'
dants :
No sir >; az to one of the defendants
only.
The Court. .-Doyou think from your
conclusions that there is any reason
able prospect that You will he able 10
an agreement?
Foreman. From consultation with
the other members OF the jury l think
there is no probability.
The court then asked the assembly
to make no manifestation of feeling
upon the announcement of the verdict
of the jury, and then turned TO the
jury.
The Court Pass yourverdict To the
clerk.
The Clerk. k.-Gcntlemcn. who, what
say you?
The Foreman. is Arthur b. Will
liams not guilty rs indicted, and we
cannot agree as to Harrington and Viii
tely.
The Judge then called the attention
OF the counsel to his intention to dis
charge the jury, and no objection was
made. He then announced to the jury
that at the adjournment of the court
they would stand discharged without
day. He then asked counsel if they
| had any suggestions To moke.
Mr. Riddle.-l have none, your
| honor.
Mr.. Davidge And | have none,
your honor, except to notify the coun-
sci for the government that | shall asl,
a trial at the first day of the next term.
Mr.. Riddlc.-Of course the case will
| stand for trial at the next term. The
l ra lan1ufl naa1 mako N. a ictNlau nt nn
| tifying about that
The court then directed the continu
ance of the recognizances OF Whitley
| and Harrington, and directed the mar
shall to proclaim the court adjourned
until Saturday morning ut 10 O'Clock.
Immediately on the adjournment oi
! the court throngs gathered around the
| various jurors to inquire as to what
was the vote in the several cases. II
was soon ascertained that except as to
| Williams, the ballots, of which there
were twelve or fourteen, were similar
Throughout, there being in Harrington
case forguilty, Messrs. Hinkling, Mann
and Craig, (white) and Mosbey, (col
ored, j Tor not guilty, johnson, Thomp
son, Smith, Griffin, Johnston, Burley
Gcdney and Banker.
In the case OF Whitley, the juror
stood nine for acquittal and three 10
conviction. Mr.. Hinkling, who votet
for Harrington's guilt, did not vote TO
the conviction of Whitley.
i Of course, as to Williams, the jul,
were unanimous for acqulttal, bat thi
result it il said, was not reached unit
a ballot which tool. place this MON
ing.
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Laaie. Wisning 20 rurchass a lll

running and Simple Sewing Machine. would
do well to call at No. 7lS Market Street. Will
mington. Del. and see one of the incest Fami-
ly S ~ Lg Machines in the world. 1t has no
equal Ii sews from the thickest to the thinest
material if desired without change Of needles.
Our hobby is simplicity. durability. light
running. and no threading-up required; self
threading shuttle and seli-setting needle.
discount off for cash. Ladies don'tbuy a
heavy and complicated machine. but get the
light running New American.
rs Market ST. Wilmington. Del.
iy7i4wlv ]. ii. PRIMROSE. Agent.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

The Great Sewing Machine Depo. North
east corner OF Fourth ami Arch streets Phia-
delpn ia. is the place to buy a Sewing Machine
low for cash. Constantly on hand ali the
National Needle Company's Standard Needles
for all machines. wholesale and retail. Also.
Oil, Oil Cans. Screw Drivers. Silk, Cotton and
Linen Thread, &c. Persons allow ed lib orally
for Old Machines when taken in exchange for
new ones. n L. STOOPS,
seplsw6m Y. l.. Cor. 4th and Arch St5.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
Procuress Sentenced.

Susanna Robinson was convicl,d i at
Philadelphia of keeping house of i'll
fame, and sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment and n fine of $1,000. 1t
was this house into which young
girl from New York in search of an
uncle was recently enticed and sub
jected for an entire night TO the gross
est insults, successfully resisting her
tormentors, however, and escaping
next morning.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
WILMINGTON. DEL. NOV. rs 1915
Without MONey.

The proceedings Of the City Council as
published elsewhere show that the City
Finance Committee have been using the
money raised by the sale Of the bonds
for building the new water reservoir for
the current expenses OF the city, and
thus violating the law. The weekly re-
ports by the Finance Committee that
there was money in bank to the credit
Of the city, have been made to deceive
the people. This has been carried to
such an extent that even the members
Of the Council have been deceived, in
Guiding the President, who gave notice
last night that he would sign no more
orders for the payment of bills until the
Committee had corrected their false po-
sition and placed money in the bank to
the credit Of the city. We presume
several of the city officials are now liable
to prosecution and subject to the penal
ty Of O fine. They might avoid this by
some evasion of the law, if prosecuted.
1t would seem that some explanation is
due from the several parties now in the
City Treasurer's office. We hardly know
whether to look upon the Treasurer as
the responsible party, since the Council
has hampsred him with SO many assist
ants and a new system Of keeping the
books. If the assistants are the clerks
Of the Finance Committee it ought to be
known, as cheaper one, might be made
to answer.
The condition of the City Treasury as
shown up last night is another and suf6.
cient reason for suspending the building
Of the reservoir ON the eItravagant plan
laid out, when it is asserted by the engi.
neer that basin that will supply the
city for thirty years may be built for less
than one half the sum proposed to be
expended on the one as now progressing
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
Bravery of n Young Ladu.

A negro named Shell attempted to
commit nameless crime on Young
lady. ot Rutherford College, N. c.,
Sunday night. Alarmed at her screams,
he attempted to make his escape
through the window whence he had
gotten in, when she caught him by
the leg until assistance came. The
negro was safely jailed, says the Hick.
CRY Press.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
WhO WiU be the Le0uI Gunner

An Island two acres in extent broke
loose in gale few days in ST. Louis
Bay, and fioated down into the bay of
Duluth, landing at Aliens shipyard.
On the Island are trees three feet In
diameter, and the whole Is thickly
studded with timber. The soil Is as
solid, to all appearances, as the main.
land.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

The Louisville Courier Jo.!T?.al remarks
that since the third instant Virginia
State bonds have advanced four per ceut
North Carolina have been sold at from
six to seven per cent higher than previous
to that date.
This is one OF the good results OF the
late democratic victory.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

Richard Kneeland was fatally stab
bed by John W. Gainey in q quarrel
IN Boston yesterday, and diai soon
Afterwards. Gainey was arrested, and &C.
knowledged the deed,
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

NoTICE-T0 WATER RENTERS.--All
IN All persons who have sold property dur
log the present year must give notice in writ
ing to the Registrar, at the office OF the Water
Department before the S0th day ef Novem-
ber. 1874. and Insert in the notice the name of
the purchaser and the number ofthe property
purchased. Otherwise they will be held liza
BILE tor the water rent the next year
Also. all persons who may wish TO discon-
tinue the use of water. or any portion OF it
must give notice as ABOVE, and ray 500 for
drawing ferrule. No alteration will be made
in any bill after the above date.
CHARLES BURTON. JR.,
. oct3ltaoT lGeod- -tdtonovJ0 Registrar.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
Real Estate Mortgage Eychanse.

ID EMOVAL p II. Finn has removed
IA from the Fourth street Market to the
New Market. Third and King streets. stalls
T9 and 50. whero he hopes to supply his GUS
mers US usual. Thankful for past favors be
hopes to be the recipient of many more from
q generous public. nov25dSw
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
NO1ICES.

Nt;iCT Tho Stated Meetins Of the Ey-
ali, Commute OF Delaware Iusti-
tut, Nc hanic Arts. will be held this
SAL UnBAY Evening, Nov. 18th. at the
R9on;S Fifth and Mark 1T streets. at IA O'Clock.
Eve-y member 10 requested to be present, 1t
I,uoD MORTGAGES fors3. Zoo, 81 500 and
3 three for each $3.50. clear OF usury, and
o: .Gle q; liberal discounts.
J. 4. HEALD,
Ii Real EsLate MortRnge ExcLnnsn
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE
L CANAL CO.-A general meeting Of the
proprietors will be held at their Office in Phil
adelphia. on MONDAY, the Tth OF December
1874. AT II O'Clock, A. M.
HENRY V. LESLEY.
now. .li,2l.IstOdeeT Secretary,
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28

To,al amt bonds sold.
Bslsnce in bank Nov. q.
ls,4........--..........--.-
Paid 10 July l. 1874. on ac-
count of new basin.......
Paid since July l. 1874. do.
Amount used by the city
for current expenses to
date ,,,,,.,...........
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NEW ADTERTIS EMlN1S.
a NEW CHRONIC for 1875.
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK

VIII give to every subscriber whether single
and RENTS direct to this office. q copy Of
:. IIE; Il tSCUE =, tho hanpsomest Chrome
ever offered by publisher.
Terms SO per AMMAN. For Circulars cont
taining Terms for Clubs. gic address, l.. All
GODEY. Phiiadelphia Pc.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
Majorities of the Great Cities.

The vote Of the great cities Of the
United States this fall shows the follow
ing maiorities.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
The Safe burglary Trial.
ysrdies OF the Jury

Acaaittal Of Arthur h. W,lliam1- Disd-
gresment as 10 HLrriny ytoa Gnl Whltetsy
-Tnriients N tie Jafd Room. etc.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-28
The CITY Council.

ADJOURNED SESSION LAST EyENINa-THz
WATER LOAN PROCEEDS, AND HOW THEY
ARE DISPOSED oF-THE FINANCE CON-
MITTEE GETS SHARPLY RAPPEp-RoUrINE
BUSINESS.
The City Council held an adjourned
session, last evening, President Maris in
the chair.
The Finance Committee, on the resolu-
ton instructing them to report relative
to the disposition Of the proceeds from
the sale Of the water loan bonds, report
as follows:
Amount Of bonds sold on
account of loan No. IS
$4,000 water loan ofJan' ..oo,,co
IL, ,lS12....................". Sov,VuJV w
Amount of new water loan
bonds sold. ts200 900 %
loan Of Nov. q. ls74)....- 81 l2oo "
Total bonds sold, sl32,250 "
Cost of the new basin to
July /. 1874. 20 %
Paid Tor awards ...-~.........; S.VOJ w
Other expenses on Cold
Spring Reservoir to date 2Lo's w
Excess efreceipts from sale
of bonds. over expendi-
lures to date.."........'.... 1850 VI o, %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-23

is still in London, and that he has never
quilted that city since his first arrival.
The story Of his going to Geneva was
set aAoat TO mislead the enemy.
The Produce Exchange was surprised
several weeks ago by the announcement
that grave charges had been prepared
against member, Herman Crohen, grow
ing out of transactions in the importa-
ton of barley. Charges were prepared
by the agents OF a Russian, Freidlander,
who complained that he had not rem
dered true statements of accounts. The
committee of the Exchange say they
have decided that Crohen shall pay
the Russian, Friedlander, S9Ol8 81 in
gold; also the cost of arbitration, S27O
in United States currency.