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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
Delaware College Lectures.

LECTURE OF HON. 3. =. COX, AT DELAWARE COL.
LEaE-A LARGE AUDIENCE AND CoMPLIM NrARy
RECEPTION.
Especial 10 the Commercially
NEWARK, DEL, Dec. 4.
Last evening, Hon. 3. 8. Cox, Of Now York,
delivered his lecture Oh "Americsn Humor," be-
fore the Delta Phi Society Of Delaware College.
The lecture was gwen in the Oratory Of the Col
lsKe and WAS attended by q very large audience.
MIR. Cox WAS met by the committee aud con-
Quoted to the residence Of +. A. Curtis for tea,
and at o'clock he WAS ushered upon the plat
form amidst warm welcome Of applause from
the very large audience that had assembled. To
say the least the lecture was decided success
both as to its subject matter and III ilna C al
way, the people turning out in large nninbern
notwithstanding the darkness Of the nisat aud
the rainy weather.
An audience in Newark was never better
pleased the speaker making some exceluIit hits
which drought down the house." and the ri-i-
bles Of those present were continually excited
The lecture required All hour and fifteen minutes
in its delivery.
During the evening, Hon. Thos. +. 1aysrd
and Geo. Gray; Esq, made their appearance, re-
ceiving quite reception after the lecture, when
they paid their respects to the speakers, They
then adjourned to the Curtis mansion. Il still
there for the night. Messrs. Bayard
and Gray accepting the kind invitation OF Wm.
Dean, Esq.
PROF. wIsE's NIaur-BALLooNINo THEORETICAL
ANB PRACTICAL.
| As per notice, the lecture Of Prof. Wise, in
the Oratory Of Del. College, OIL Friday evening
took place. TIE subject was :" Balloonng.
The audience WAS . very good one, and al
| seemed we'll pleased with the narrative OF the
speakers thrilling adventures in the air.
| We neglected to give notice in our item that Al
the finish Of the lecture balloon would he SELL
up, but it had been given out at the finish Of the
lecture Of the Hon. 8. 3. Cox, the night be- ore
and during the evening Of Prof. Wises lecture
70 by the time the lecture WA over very lsrg,
number Of people Of ell ages had assembled Il
see tho balloon ascension, which was made t.
the satisfaction Of ell present The balloon
took south-westsrly course aud WAS watches
with great deal OF interest Having larg
light, il could besseen = long time before d,sap
peArAnce.
This 10 the last OF the series Of lectures To-
the benefit Of the College Oratory, in res ard Il
fitting up the same, and We believe it tn
most successful p.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

CoNyIcTED.-In the Delaware County Court OF
Quarter Sessions, on Thursday, Charles Laun,
alias Charles Taylor, was sentenced to twelve
years and six months in the Eastern Peniten-
tisry for outrage, burglary and robbery, COM
United in Media in August last Laun. who is a
Swede, aud had been only in this country eight
months, was employed as farm !aborer by MIR.
Tyler, living on the outskirts OF Media, and be-
ing discharged by him, a few nights afterwards,
during the absence OF his former employer from
home broke into the house, aud af5er securing
fow articles OF iuconsldorable value, commit,
ted shocking assault upon Mrs. Tyler, an elder
ly lady, who was at the time lying sick and help
laAs N had
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

11U Aicohoic Stfssiants are tax n Into the blood
the heart w0rks faster. and this unnatur"i ,,eed
wears out the vital machinery: All int.Ai'n,ne
produce this disastrous effect, and should ~ re-
jected DR. WALKERS VINsGAR DIrTKRs-ss wig
GRANT without the curse Of alcoholic every i-re
supplsnting these poiaOns. nov 6..w
Eariv to bed and early TO rise viii all he " vain
you dOu1 adyeEtine-ln the COMMERCIAL
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

LARGE SHIPMENTS OF FraE BRIcK. The Amer
lean kaolln Company, near Southwood, is now
shipping large quantities of fire brick to Chester
and other places About two car loads every
other day will be shipped until 80 car loads are
sent away. The most OF tho brick arc sent to
Chester where new rolling mills are in course OF
construction. The partial temporary suspep'
sion Of many iron works throughout the country
gives fitting opportunity for proprietors to re-
build their cupolas and furpaces hence the in.
creased demand for brick. Fire brick are very
costly article selling ut from fi5 to :75 per 1000
Many OF the heating furnaces and cupolas II
use in some Of thel large iron works, require over
$1,000 brick in their construction, making sin.
gle heating furnace cost ~ much for the bricl
alone would buy good Hockessin Valley
farm,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
Com nAercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS,

PHILADELPHIA, Lee, ..
Cotton dull and weak at l4jS@l5c. Flour in
less demand; supertne % s71fta4; extras, -. 25
"a 75; Penna. Indiana Ohio extra fsmi'y, IS. rs
@6.l2k. Wheat unchanged; red, sl.22@l.25;
amber, sl.25@l. 20; white $1.3S@l.42. Rye held
at 9sc. Corn fairly active new yellow, sl@s4c;
or quiet at 64@65c white, 67@6sc. Whiskey
held at 9l.02.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

SUNDAY SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT, - Prepare
tons are being made for grand Sunday
school celebration in Claymont p. L. church the
Wednesday after Christmas. There will be a
grand programme Of addresses. singing. efts
and everything else calculated to give JOY and
happiness. Professor CleMmer is training the
school in muHlo
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
Marrtagfs.

Observation-Disclosures the ID inst, al the resi-.
dence OF the brides mother, by Rev. J. b. Merritt,
j. NJ Emerson and Miss Jua b. Fc0ri, all OF this
cry.
No cards.
MURHHY-aREEN.-on Tuesday December 5tL,
hy the Rev. E. stubbs VIM Murphey to SaliIe Z.
Green, both OF Kent county, DE
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CASAL Con-.
PANY.--A general meeting OF tho proplietors OF
this company was held at the Office, in Philadel-
pha, Monday, Mr.. NJ. P. Hutchinson presiding,
and Mr.. II. v. Lesley acting ~ Secretary. The
President presented a statement of the receipts
and expenditures Of the company for the past
six months, and, on motion. it was agreed that
declared 1t is stated that the company have
money enough on hand to declare the iisIhenl
but have determined not to do so because of the
great expense incurred in the renewal of the Ca
nal which was broken in 1873. and the depres-
sion in business. 1t is also stated that the COM
psny hope to commence declaring regular
semi annual dividend on the lat of next june.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
The Pcnln. 4 Del. Ak. Il.
Special to The Commercially


WARE cITY-ANTlCUATING THE WINTER ICE
BLOCKADE.
Especial to The COMMERCIAL
DELAWARE CRY, Dec. g.
The Pennsylvania Il Delaware r. R. Company
have at length made their long-expected move
toward their wharf on the Delaware front. The
surveys have been made, aud the work OF grad
ing and laying down the track Will be begun i'm
mediately. Tho work has already been contract
ed for.
1t is understood that this work ia being hast
ened to provide means for the transportation Of
passengers and freight TO Philadelphia which
may come over by the European steamers, in the
event of the navigation being closed by ice on
the river above, between this place and Phila-
ielphia The work is being pushed 80 as to pro-
vide for any contingency.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

THE KENT County Il R.--Ths ChestertoNn
Transcript has been informed that at meeting
Of the Directors of the Kent County X R., held
last week, 1t was agreed to lease the road 70 Mr..
Jennings Hood, upon the following favorable
terms He to run the road for what he could
make out OF it, paying the company so much per
day for tho use Of their engine, and keeping up
repairs. The latest rum)r il that NJ Hold has
declined, and that the road will be run by two OF
our townsmen. OIL the same terms.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

DIsMASILING AN OLp STEAMER. Enoch
Moore, Jr., ship-builder at the foot OF Fourth
Street, has purchased from the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Go. the hull and wood work Of the
Steamer Ella, which formerly ran in connection
with the Seaboard aud Roanoke Rail Reid. 1t
has been Heated down to Mr.. Moore's yard,
where all except the hull will be taken to pieces.
The hull is to DO used in building three masted
schooner
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

GOLDEN WEDDING. --Rev. Edward kennard,
who resides OH Market street above 9th. cele-
brsted the 50th anniversary OF his wedding on
Friday last. The residence Of Mr. kennard was
thronged throughout the hours devoted to the
celebration, conspicuous among the guest. being
many ministers. All present rendered their
congratulations to the aged gentleman and his
wife, and many letters were road. An interest
ing feature OF the occasion was the conversation
which took place relative to old times and old
people, and when the guests departed many OF
them felt well acquainted with the dead of long
ago. Out Of the large number present was hut
one who was at the wedding in 1S2l-s sister OF
the bride. Mn. Kcnnard was born in Whining
ton and has resided here ever since. We appre-
ciate their kind remembrances.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

RE ELECTION OF RAILROAD OFfIcERs.-A
meeting OF the Stockholders Of Qpeon Anne's
and Kent r., was held at Ceuterviile on the
LIST inst. when the old officers were reelected as
follows: Hon. Benz. 7. Biggs President P.
h. Irwin. Tressurer Edward Inperrol, @. w.
Leavitt, John Cuyerny Chas b. Robert, J. l..
Taylor and John b i,oye, Directors. =. II.
Irwin. Esq, will continue rs superintendent aud
Secretary,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

SALE or THE HALpEMAN HoUsE.-This large
aud handsome building situated on State street,
Media, has been purchased BY Wm. q. W.
White, Of Philadelphia, who has rented il to
Swithn G. shortlldge, Of Kenuett Square, for
boarding school, Mr. Shortldge has conducted
quite an extensive school at Kennett for several
years, and has good reputation az to mauage
ment and abity.--Medid American.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

ARM BRoREN.-Ellis z. Crossan, living near Me-
kennon Church, in Mill Creek Hundred, bad his
arm hurt by the tongue Of a carriage falling upon
it,. A few days ago he was digging post hole
and while prying with tile digger the main bone
broke. DR.. Willard Springer was called in and
ru4luced tha frRrturp
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

SOLDIERS Re- UNION Tie third ANIMAL reunion
Of the First Regiment Delaware Veteran Volun.
teers will be held At McDonnclls Hail. Sixth and
shipey streets, OH Monday evening next, the
l4th inst. Tho meeting Will be called to order
AT ~ O'CLOCK
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

CoRoNER's INQUEST Coroner Groves, Tue..
day afternoon, held All inquest over the body of
William 7. Walker, who died suddenly in the
cars on his way from Philadelphia to New Castle.
and OF which a full report was given in yester-
days COMMERCIAL The jury met in the depot,
and DR.. David Stewart being in Attendance, pro-
nounced the case one Of congestion of the brain.
A verdict was given accordingly. The body was
then taken in charge by friends and taken to the
late home of the deceased in Philadelphia.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

LAID by FOR THE W1NrEp.--Tho scho0ners n,
4 s. Corson, and S. b. Wheeler arrived in port
on Saturday ana will lay by for the winter, their
owners hoping the business will 30 soon revive
- to insure an early start in the spring.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

Round the blazing fire we sit,
Whilst the wind howls loud without;
Past the window snow Makes nit.
Drifting, whirliRg round about.
Crackle Kicker, blaze the logs,
Dancing shadows on the wall,
What care We for SHOWS or fog,
Wrapt in Clothes from TOWER HALL
Indoors or out, hail, rain, or shine, our splendid
Clothing Ii comfortable, durable and reliable, and IL
lower In price than any TO he found elsewhere. BEN
NETT 40, TOWER HALL. No. Sis Market Street,
halfway between Fifth and sixth Streets, PHIL
pRI PHI 1,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

DEATH FROM ApPoPLExy.-Wm. C. Worth, of
Oxford Chester county. died suddenly OF
Appoplsxy, at his residence, on Wednesday even
ing Last. He retired early, and WAS discoved to
be quite dead in Ave minutes,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

tended practice gives him an opportunity for
observation, expresses the opinion that there is
now greater number of sick patients in the
city than for some time past. The diseases for
which treatment ia being administered
are multitudinous, and there are a
great many OF typhoid fever, bilious,
whooping cough, etc, but two only may be said
to be epidemic the scarlet fever and the
measles. Both these diseases are at present
confined for the most part to children. The for
mer prevails at present in mild form, but our
authority ia apprelIesive lest, after the atmos-
phere becomes charged to greater extent with
the poison, it will assume y more malignant type
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

JANIS BaowN o.. Pussy L RICE. The Jury
IN the case OF James Brown u.s. Pussy 4 Rice
returned, Tuesday, with verdict OF sl01.1s
for nlantiff
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

The INCREASED MAIL FACILITIES 1t IL not
the contemplation OF the Postmsster-G eneral in
the proposed establishment of increased mail
facilities between Washington and New York to
create a new mail line, but simply to afford ad-
dtional accommodations for tho New York and
Washington newspapers by placing sealed
pouches upon tho express trains which pass
through this CITY in the evening 70 chat their
correspondents iii either city may thus dispatch
transactions up to noon instead of being com
PEELED to have 70 much recourse to the tele-
graph. Intervening postoilices will not be
benefited in the least, and the new route, II es-
tablished, will not give to Wilmington another
daily mail
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
1faths.
Round the FIRE,

BANCROFT.-At Rockford, near Wilmington, Del.
on the IN inst, Joseph Bancroft, In his I'D year
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

NEw SrArIoN.-A new station has been estaO
lished at Simpsons addition to Chester Oh the
p. W. 4 b. 1t ID called '.Eddystone.'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

FATAL Hoo CHOLERA Our exchanges state
that in some portions OF Pennsylvania a disease
called tho hog cholera is making sad havoc
among the porcnes. When the symptoms of
become stone blind, are afterwards attacked
wi til the dsrrh9a, and after staggering around
for short time fall over dead. Within the last
two weeks, one man in Juuiata county lost
twenty-nine hogs with this disease. and he ex-
poets that some eighteen twenty more will die.
Great fears are entertained that this fatal disease
will extend aud attack hogs now being fattened
for the purpose of Strengthening.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.

Rev. T. 4. Mxrtindale Of the Union N. T..
Church, and the Rev. Charles Hill, OF Port De-
post, will exchange pu]pits next Sunday.
There are said to be more persons on thus Pc.
ninsula between the age Of 90 and 9O years
than in any other part Of the United Slater.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

rAHD TO THE PUBLIC!
csscs nV
| wouLLEY b VAN TRuAPs
INSURANCE AGENCY
FIRE, MARINE, LIFE, ACCIDENT!
NO. JOURNAL BCILriNs ADJOINING rni
CITY FALL,
WILMINGTON. DsLAwAax.
DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE OLDEST
LARGEST AND BEST KNOWN CoMPA-
MES IN TnK WORLD,
Cash ASSETS OF OVER. o,VS,tSi
We insure all kinds Of properly within the stat,
and adjoining counties. Dwellings, and Farm Pro-
perry taken al very low rates.
We make q speciality Of taking entire charge O.
or cuatOmers' business thereby relieving them OF
much trouble and expense and settle all iosseH
PROMPTLY AND LITERALLY, without extra charge,
Offering oar past record as guarantee for the
future, we confidently assert IL will be to your in
tereat to call on MS and examine list OF Compa
MES In all departments before insurng or renewing
elsewhere.
ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE TO ANY AMOUNT
Ei'FsCTED AT ONCE AT CURRENT RATES.
Communications by mail will receive uumei,st.
attention.
Expressing our Acknowledgements .or the patron.
age We have enjoyed and soliciting continuance,
We remain, very respectfully,
JAMES wOOLLEY. E.k. VAN TRUMP
1875 THE t a1s,ssS 1875.
AND
VEAL -BOOK,
For 1875 Is In Press and will soon be issued II VIII
present, besides the usual accurate astronomical
tables:
AL, the vote In Delaware ey Hundreds for Presi
g. The vote for Governor and Congre ssinau in
8. The Returns of the "Litte Election" in October
q The vote for Sheriff in New Castle County for
8. The vote for city officers In isi2 1873, and ISL.
9. The vote Tor Meubers of Council IN 1878, and
]. IN. vote at School Election in Wilmington for
1874.
8. Postage rates las altered
9. Population OF every Hundred III the state
TO- TAX and License Laws cf the State, prepared
by Ex-Attorney General Lore).
II. List Of the U. ) officers In Delaware.
IL, List OF state officers.
49, List of Justices Of tile Peace in Delaware.
u. Last Of County and Hundred officers through
Besides the above, 1t will G sn,aln that which will
make it worth i've times its cost to EVERY HOUSE
WIFE IN DELAWARE, viz: 50 HOUSEHOLD hEcEIprs,
well tested by experienced housekeepers, aud care
selected especially for this wok Every lady should
have the ALMANAC AND iKAR-B OK for 1876. Price
s Se Sax 1907 n 5s oSe s Oh Sv a.
throughout Delaware. Liberal discount to the
trade.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING co.
Publishers and Book Printers
9Th and Market Streets.
novl2tfddw Wilmington, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

QUOTATIONS. AT THE BRAHDywiNE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND oKAlN-COURKCrEu DAILY
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

HAVING RECENTLY BUILT SOME
Ill new and special machinery for boring and
turning pulleys and wheels. ! am prepared to fur
nish the same at short notice and low rates. ike
wise provide men who thorough experts 1t back
ing. balancing, feeling and furrowing mill burrs,
coggiug wheels, &c.
JOHN W. HOPKINS,
Mwright and Machints',
dec34tS' Brxndywine Bridge, Will, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-12-10

ALL Kinds OF INSURANCE TO ANY AMOUNT
E.FiCTED AT ONCE AT CURRENT RATES.
Communications by mail will receive uurneiiat.
attention.
Expressing our acknowledgements '1r the patron.
age We have enjoyed and soliciting continuance,
We remain, very respectfully,
JAMES WUOLLEY, 4, A. VAN TRUMP
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-12-23
A GIGANTIC PRoJECr.-The pro

A GIGANTIC PaoJECT.-The pro-
jcct Of converting a portion Of the
Sahara Desert into an inland sea
continues to find favor, and it is un-
derstood thorough surveys with q
view to determine the precise
mode of accomplishing this object
are under way by the French
government. AS to whether the
result aimed at is desirable OR not
is at present question Of conside-
rabic discussion. On the one
hand, the replacing Of a large
amount Of desert. waste by water,
and making seaports Of interior
points in Algeria, and the expected
restoration of ar ample rainfall
to various parts ofnorthern Africa,
are viewed with favorable anticipa-
tions. On the other hand, it is
maintained that the sea will be
simply an immense evaporation
basin, which will soon be clogged
up with salt or that i serious in
terference will take place in the
amount Of heated air carried
across the Mediterranean, which
1T present prevents the extension
Of the Alpine glaciers. Should
this be interrupted, it is feared
that increased glaciation will Gu
sue, possibly restoring q large por-
tion Of Central Europe to its con-
dition during the reindeer epoch.
" hatcvcr be the result Of this
great engineering operation, it is
extremely probable that it will be
attempted by the French authorl
ties.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-12-23

IN Seasonal lady once writing
4 letter to q young naval officer
WHO was almosta stranger, thought,
"Shall I close this us anybody
woald or shall | say word for
my Master q AMI lifting up her
for heart a moment, she wrote tell
ing him that his constant change Of
scene and place WAS an apt Illus
tration Of the words. "lIcre We
have no continuing city," and ask
cd if he could say, Il seek one to
come" In trembling hand she
folded it and sent it off. Back
came the answer: "Thank you
so much for those kind words.-
Ny parents are dead. | am an
orphan, and no one has spoken tc
me like that since my mother dice
long years ago" The arrow, shot
al a venture; hit home, and tho
young man shortly after rejoice,
in the fuIIness of tho blessing o
the gospel of peace. Christians
how often do we close q letter "a:
anybody would" when we might
say word for Jesus.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-12-23
Don't SCoLD.-For the sake G

Don't ScoLD.-For the sake of
your children, don't do it. 1t is o
great misfortune to have children
reared in the influence Of scold.
The effect of the everlasting COM
planning and fault-fnding Of such
persons is to make the young who
hear it. unamiable, malicious, cal
lous-hearted, and they often learn to
take pleasure in doing the very
things for which they receive such
tonguc.lashings. AS they are al
ways getting the blame of wrong
doing, whether they deserve it or
not, they think they mightas we'll
do wrong as right. They lose all
ambition to strive for the favorable
opinion of the fau!tfnder, since they
see they always strive in vain
Thus a scold is not only nuisance,
but a destroyer of the morals Of
children. If these, unloved dread
ed people couldonly see themselves
as others see them they would fee
TO the mountains in very shame.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-12-23
49,

A singular circumstance is re,
ported to US by a gentleman from
Bonneville, Ky, who is reliable
authority, as having recently oc,
Cured in that place. An old hen
came off her nest with a brood Of
bran-new little chickens, hatchcd
out all her eggs save one, which
remained in the nest. The old
cat belonging on the premises took
possession of the nest and came OF
with o flock Of little cats and a
chicken, she having hatched out
the remaining egg. The whole
family are doing we'll.