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, 1874-12-19

declined ssyng aayEbiog about isS tho sbi,rse.
ets n nao IN wnngn dT ,nx aaa 10 ws
Nus osrondatl, ani BY whoao orlcrs. Wit
ncsa Informed irwin ho would be ro-
eponabla for tho board to tnoet lin,
al a nh nesT t., 5 =, de 4sesstiPs ns a wess ses
last Tluralny weok, md aatod tho proposition
1rwi, tnnlo to him. untc1y: 10 gtyo 4 full Htnto-
1nont Of his transactions. Irwin dla not toll him
tho nainca Of tho .partlos who tlisblltHod tho
Moncy, or through whom It was dlat1u'aed
WitnnHa, n Htnrt tttno ago, Ind u convcrantton
witt, Stoc1zwell bnt icarod from hin, no facts as
to how the ,uonoY wns spont. btoclswoll did not
know wllero tlln lnonoy wont to, except from tho
entries IN tho booltp. stor>.welrs ntock opor-
alio1s an1 loBsos wore cnorluus, and hc Is largo
1y indebted 10 tho Company. The Company
lid not nis.it tt,at a(raisa waeo closed hotweo;
1t mud Starltwel but ulat Stor'iwell IL lihlo Tor
considerable money duo to tho Company.
JAalEu u. SMITH
toati0od TINT ho was olcctod Nov. 161S71, Di-
rcctnr cf tle ConlEnsiy, nlld llng continued al
u,tch to tho presout tino. 11o VIM rrosont nt
tI!o board to consider ihe s1btecto ot tho snslty
VII i!"ess s'pSas pasie siochToll W.T. what amo,,nt
would, 10 nocosanry. ssocliweli :. gna;e
Of lavs lsa. eSS',3ltf' 1o,ao 9t9l ns
TINT moro tll s5, 900 could not DO spcns without
q ro.o OF tue Boar1 when Btockwcll replied that
tho oxronaez conid mot bo over 3to,A00. i;tock--
! woll mayor reported tho rrogroas uasao ur what
tha a,o,,t WA doing, t,toplsWol1 hatl :o ontiro
direction Of tho money. mud made no co1nln'lui-
| cation to tho Board nltor tho nubsIdY t'aaacd.
6torkwoll went cut Of uillto In May. 1873. Wit
| noes never heard Of any voucher presented TO
WaHhinston. 6tockwoii srpnt largo amount
| In ultatutng tho subsidy.
| IIATGi1 sraNEJ 4 REQUEST.
| aIr. Hitch tntcd 10 Tho Committee that te
sonl lilo To 10 pro9cnt wlpn Irwin'a toa:i1son:'
| il totes,, nIr Dawes. a3 Chairman of tho Cnm-
n,ittoc. rnpIad Whom Irwin's Testimony IL taken
It vii. DO rcad tu q full Caamtttoa. aud Ito oh
jcctions will ho n,aa Ia receiving rrclt e5nlN''a-
lion oh tho testimony MS so t:ant|omaa may pro-
| ecnt.
:. Adjourned.
, 1874-12-19

ft3tArtscrntlA Raid iii Nevada

N1tar,scrutia Raid iii Nevada.
OMAHA, Neh., Dec. 18.--Gon. Orb rcceiVod tim
following from Beaver, uteh. wl,cl, was received
by tho comn1nnlaut at that post yesterday:
"p.oonE, Nov. Dec. lG.-Tho indiana taVo
killed several porGons in this COUNTY noar 1lc1ss
aud tho Mntldy. Wo have no nrn.s. md aeis
troops for protection and that tho 1naians bo
punished"
Phoebe being in Gen. Schoaclds department,
Con. Ord informed Linn af the troublo, and Of
cBsistuuco Of tho gctters. Gen. schofioll 10 rn-
t1vnatH md two cnlnp1uicH Of infantry nro now
under marching orilorn for i'ioohp.
, 1874-12-19
KALAKAuA,

1f13 HECETTfON At TIE 0AftToL
WASHINGTON, D. G., Doc. 18.-tflero was an
inl,no,se crowd Of spectators in tho galleries
,lt,d corridors, owing 70 tho announcement Of o
fosn,a reception Of King Na)akaua by Congress-
aud ladies' wore admitted to tllo hall.
Puuotualy at t2:t5 tho Senators ontero
tho Houso aud took soata assigned tIen. Ten
miuutca afterwards tho King was announced,
and, supported by Senator Cameron and Repre-
sentative Ortiz, Chairman Of tho Committed OF
Foreign Affairs, walked down tho 1naiu alalo to
the front Of tho spnaker's chair, Tho srnaters
and Representatives. Standing meantime.
SENATOR Cameron then said: - 1iavo iho
i,onor to present 10 the Speaker tito King Of
HaTais."
GrEAKEH blaine TO THE RING.
The Spcakor responded:
"YouE MAJESTY: Tn belnlf of tho American
Consre IS, wolcon,o you to tlloso halls. With
tho Scnators from our statca und tho Rcpre-
aontatves Of our pooplc, unite in cordial con-
gratulation uEDn your auepicious Journey, and
in exprcsyion OF tho qualification nnd ploasuro
afforded by your prcsonco in tho Capitat at tho
natton, NJ tho natlon's guest. Tour Maicsty'y
al,pcara,.co among III H. tho first instance i'll
which roigni1Ig sovereign hns aot fopt upon
tho soil Of tho United s;tntoy, anll 1t Ia 6gni-
can't circu,natauco tlat tin Visit comes to iA froal
ri,,Elo event could moro striklngly tyrify The
ccnl,,rYa progrcsa in Your Maicsty's country,
u.l IN CIR own, than tho bcone hero NON trans
l,;ring. Tho rmpfd growth If Tho Republic Oil its
western coans has greatly onlargoa OIL. III
tc1eourso With your inbrlar Kingdom. and has
bcnoAceuce cs n rnlcr, atlu your exalted virtues
ns MAN. Our whole neor!o cherish for your
subjects tho mest friendly regard; and they
trust and boiicyo ttlet tho relatosls Of tho two
.A4$- u1+r% f1r III In
, 1874-12-19

l.. ~. n ntntetl ~ '!a,uol,ut0. l. Aiitn etluhl
u h.. ....urv .,p.ui tho nntlre inaua Of bonda to
bo g,,arantond for o einGlo year, aud will accu-
n,ulato ~ tho road IL copplotod III double prn.
Do tHs,,od, giving tho nosorn!nent, It u ontne,'
1,y tho projectors Of the road, perfect security
from Til, start, wl4n, will tnorcaao tn tho ga,no
proportion an tho construction progresses. It il
t nortatio,, Il Win billy roqulre tlo loatil OF lie
uoyor,,nent credit, M Ills said Tho calculations
OF railront exports confirm tho nbltty Of nacll
road Ia cnrry at tho prlcns na1nod In tho bill.
, 1874-12-19
OBITUARY..

NEW YonK, Dec. l8.-Thomas T. E1dredse, OF
E!drodgo, Dunlam j. Co.. died in tllie city to-day
and ia much regretted by tho dry.gooda trade.
5ptciaf Dispatch to I'hs Chtcago 3r,6aut.
DETROIT, Doc. 18.-To-night Or. lttchard
Inglis, o,,o Of tAe 1no6t popular physicians III
ttia city, diotl Of dl6easo communicated by con-
tuct viii Byphilsto cc.pso ut Tic hospital last
peaI.
, 1874-12-19
TIL: WEATHER.,

WAsn1NaroS, D. O., Dec, t8,--For tho North
west aud Upper Lake Region, and thence esst-
ward to IaEo Ontario, gonerally clcar weathnr,
southwest to southeast wluds, and no decided
change in temperature.
LUuAL OBSERVATIONS.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15
The National Memorial.

----
CENTENNIAL ART aALLERy-HrTE or THE sTRuc-
TURE.
This structure which lie intended to he one Of
the atixes to the great Exhibition is located on
line parallel with aud nortl,ward Of the Main Ex-
hibition Building.
1t is OH the most commanding portion OF the
great Lsnsdowne Plateau and looks southwark
over the city.
1t is elevated Oh terrace six feet above tue
general level Of the platean-the plateau itself
being an eminence l16 feet above the surface OF
the river.
CHARACTER OF THE STRUCTURE.
The entire structure is IN the modern re-
nsissance, massive and graceful in outline
and in consonance with the general Park
character.
The material is granite, glass, and iron.
No wood is used In the construction, and the
building liz thoroughly freproof.
EXTERNAL DIMENsIoNs.
The structure is 365 feet IN length, 2l0 feet
in width and 50 feet In height over a spacious
basement l2 feet in height, the whole sur
mounted by dome.
ExrERIoR-1. The MAIN FRoNr.-.rhc main
front looks south ward; it displays three dis
Fira A main entrance in the centre Of the
structure consisting OF three colossal arched
ioorways OF equal Dimensions.
Second. A pavilion at each end.
Third. Two .arcades connecting tue paylions
,.ith the. captra CantrN Section; % feet
lohE, II ZEAL SdgI; F1vih0hs y faet Ioi8, u
feet high Arcadss, each, no feet long, 40 feet
high.
CENTRAL SECTION.
| The front, or south face of the Central Sec
ton displays rise Of thirteen steps to the ell
trance 70 feet wide. The entrance is by three
arched doorways, each 40 feet high and u feet
wide opening into hall. Between the arches OF
| tile doorways are clusters OF columns termina-
tieg in emblematc designs Illustrative OF science
and art.
The doors, which are Of iron, are relieved by
bronze panels having the coats-of-arms Of all
| the States and Territories.
| lu the centre Of the main frieZe is the United
| stes coat-of- arms.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15

The main cornice is surmounted bya balus-
trade with cAndelabras at either end il an ale
gorical figure representing science and art.
The dome rises from the centre Of the strlc-
It is OF glass and iron and OF unique design. II
terminates In colossal bell--from this the fig
nre Of Columbia rises with protecting hands.
A figure OF colossal size Also stands at eacll
corner Of the base Of the dome. These figures
typify the four quarters of the globe.
THE PAvIIIoNs.
Each pavilion displays window 30 feet high
tile work, wreaths of oak and laurel, 10 stars in
the friszs and colossal eagle at each Of ts
four corners.
THE ARcADEs
The arcades. general feature in tile old llo-
man villas are entirely novel here. They are in
tended to screen the long walls OF the gal
lery.
They each consist Of five groned arches
these arcadea form promenales looking outward
over the grounds and interiorily over open gar
dens, which estond back to the main wall OF the
building.
These garden, plats are each 20 feet long and
36 feet deep ornamented in the centre with
fountains and designed for the display Of statn-
ary.
A stairway from the gardens reaches the mp
per line of these arcades which forms second
promenade 35 feet above the ground.
Its balustrade 10 orameuted with vases, and
il designed ultimately for statues.
The cornices, lthe atticas and the crestings
throughout are highly ornamented.
H. THE EAST AND WEST SIDES.
The walls Of the east and west ride Of the
swu~'1AS-><-ra---l
the picture Galleries, and are relieved BY ilva
inches designed for statues. The frieze IL richly
ornamented-above 1t the central dome shows to
great advantage.
Ill., REAR FACADE.
The rear or north front is OF the same
general character ~ the main front. but in
place of the arcade is q series of arched
windows twelve in number, with an en-
trance in the centre: in all thirteen OPEN
ings above in All unbroken line extending
the entire length of the structure between the
pavilions is the grand balcony-a promenade 27J
feet long and 45 feet wide, and elevated 40 feet
above the ground, overlooking northward the
whole panorama Of the Park grounds.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15
,rH r. N NES'T.

Under the apple-tree. somebody SAT-
LOOK a, that robins nest overhea".
An OF sharp sticks and Of mud and clay
What q rough home for summer 'lay I"
sisun, stood the apple-tree. gaunt snd bare,
Aud craakea In THE Winds winch mustered 'hf'e'
The test was wei with the April ram;
rns clay ran down in an ugly .iaa:
little II looked, l must trn say,
Like lovely home for U sumner day.
w iu the apple tree, somebody laughed,
"litt,e YOU Know ~ the true home-crnii.
Laugh, ~ YOU LIE at my sticks hnd cihy
They n make u s0od home for summer ''SN'
May turns Tie apple tree pink aud white,
sunny all day, and fragrant all night
Ny bs iea will never feel the showers,
For rain can't get through these featheIs o' ours
snug under my wings they VIII cud'ile AMI creep
The hspplest babies awake or asleep
said the robin mother, dying away
After more OF the sticks and mud and clay,
Under the apple.tree somebody SlKbed,
:" An me, the blunder OF folly and pride!
TIE toughest small house Of mud or clay
Might be = sweet home for summer day.
sunny aud fragrant all day, all night,
With only good cheer for fragrance aud light;
And the bitteres, storms Of grief aud pain
WIN beat and bresk on that house In vain,
Where a true-hearted mother broais alway
And makes the whole year Ike summer day.
H. b., I" s. Nicholas for October.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15

But one day, AZ the old sors subject Was again
being discussed on their way home from school,
they saw 4 horse come tearing down the road,
while lust below gronp Of cnildren were slow
" crossing. under tile escort Of an old deaf wo.
man.
'.Oh, tile children !" gasped Harry.
"Flowere, You are used to horses, sllouteL
two or three. But Flowers drew back, pale
with alarm ut the thought Of exposing himself to
real danger. At the came moment Raymond
threw down his books and dsshsl forward into
the road, inst in time tn catch the horses hri
die o. he passed. He wxs dragged forward, al
most helpless, for nearly dozen yards but he
still kept his hol aud VI iaet managed TO stop
the horse and save the children. f .E
His companions were frightened when they
saw his danger; bnt when the horse was stopped
they raised y tremendous cheer and eagetly
pressed round him. all their former feeling quite
forgotten.
''Raymond forgive lis. said one: we've been
making great blnnder vii this time iu saying
you were II coward.
"Tm sure We onght al to be ashamed OF onr-
selves. for no one spoke mp for you but Harry
Wills" said another, holding ont his hand.
Harry looked most triumphant. NOV who III
the hero," he asked. FLOWERS, who did all tho
fighting. or Raymond, who did the right. both
in keeping the rules aud saving the children
Ths boys were we'll pleased to change their
heroes. Many OF them changed their opinions
too, and Harry was almost az highly thought ot
as RAYMOND himself, for standing by him when
| all the rest declared him . coward, and from
| that day, TO hold the right In tho face OF all
opposition became the settled principle OF many
| in the scl,oOl
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15

since, Thomas and Elizabeth Job, on the mar
rage Of their son Archibald, about the year 1850,
removed to small house on the premises. and
Daniel d. Job, his SOIL who died at an advanced
age in 1888 we'll remembered by the older in
habitants OF Cecil county, grew mp comparative.
ly at the feet Of his grandmother. She delight
ed to have him with her, filling his mind with
"reminiscences Of her early life, how she fused
to bother her uncle meddng with his papers
until she was finally expeled The dormtory."
My mother being sister to this latter Daniel,
threw me much INTO his conpany towards the
later period Of his life. He retained vivid rec
election Of the accounts narrated by his grand.
mother, and from him and others have obtained
the facts OF the present history. He spoke Of his
grandmother as .. little old yellow looking
woman" fond of flowers, and retaining her ac-
tivity OF mind and body till near the close Of her
time. The generation Immediately preceding me
knew Thomas Job and his wife we'll, often see
ing them at Friends meeting in East Nothing
ham.
The two chairs in question were among the
goods inherited by my mother lwho died in lsOI)
and are the only remaining relics Of the furni-
tire that came from England, az above stated,
and have reason to believe are now, notwitli-
standing their dilapiaated appearance, in about
the same condition in which they left the study
of Daniel Defoe in london in 1925.
lhave thought it fitting that this relic should
be deposited IN city In which the last thirty
years OF the business part OF my brothers life
WAS spent.
tSlgned) JAMES IRIABls.
Joseph r. Walter, Esq. made large number
of interesting contributions, including rare
pamphlets, reports, addresses. &c., and also re-
ported that he was preparing collection of
United States coins for the Society.
NJ. b. ocheltree, Esq., presented to the
Society
An original grant OF land from WM. Markham,
Thomas Ellis, John doo,ison, commissioners, by
letters patent from William Penn to Philip
Davis, dated 18th August, 1858.
Also a parchment deed from John Read TO
Joseph Manage, Of date 10th March, 1871.
Harry Il. Chandler presenteda copper South
american con
A specimen copy OF the certificate OF life
membership was ordered to be framed for pres
srvation.
Rev, +. Israel. Doctors Wales and johnson
and Mr.. Walter were appointed committee to
make arrangements Tor the annual meeting
which is to take place December 4th, 1874.
On motion Of Dr. johnson the Recording Sec
retsry was requested to confer with prominent
local botanists with view to obtaining for the
Society such papers and other materials AZ will
serve to illustrate the Flora Of Delaware.
Various other business pertinent To tue matt
sHement of the Society was transacted, where
npon the meeting adjourned 10 talk socially on
historic Subjects.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15
----------------
Legacy tn the Childrem's Home.
i25, 900 OF HARD EARNINGS DEvIsEp TO cHARiTA
BILE PURPOSES.

,25, 900 OF HARD EARSINus DEvIsED TO CHARiTA-
BILE PURPOSES.
Joseph Hayes, who was buried from his late
residence 1t ith and Lombard streets, OH FRI
day afternoon, leaves estate, the real portion
Of which, consisting Of twenty houses, s valued
at something over 49,, 900. by the city assess-
ment He also died seized of . considerable
amount Of personal property, partly in bonds.
Xc., the value OF which we have not been able
to ascertain.
The whole OF this property, real and personal,
was wiled by Mr.. Hayes to his wife during her
lifetime, and after her death II Is begueathed to
various persons, he dying without issue. Two
houses are left to the wife Of John King, the
tailor at 9th and Shipiey, and one to his daugh-
ter one house to John Parker, the barber, and
to colored woman who has lived with Mr..
Hayes about 25 years, ninistsrng to him
in various ways and who obtainnd his
regard in this manner, three houses
and An annuity besides Of e100. The remainder
Of the estate lie donated the Home for Friend
the city assessment $25,OOO. The actual valne
of this property 10 thought to exceed this sum.
MIRA Hayes is now lying very low, and for sev-
eral days proceeding the death Of her husband
II was thought she would be the first summoned
away. ,--
Edward T. BsllAh 10 tho executor named in
the will aud Ls will 90 to New Castle this after
noon, TO have II probsted.
This property wss acquired by Mr.. Hayes in q
long life OF industry and economy Until with
in the past ton years, during which time he has
not been actively engaged In business, Mr.
Hayes was 4 tailor And clothier in Second street
east Of Market, and it Was there that the great
er portion Of his property waA accumulated.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15

INTERESTING MEETING, THURSDAY EvENiSG-fhE-
sENTArIoS OF NUMEROUS ARTICLES ro THE socI-
ETY--TME CHAIR OF DANIEL DEroE-'RoRlSsoN
CRUsoE' REVIVED
The Delaware Historical Society held their
regular meeting, last evening, DR.. Askew in the
chair.
In view of the fact that the late James Riddle
and jesse Sharpe, Esqs., had each contributed
short time before their death the amount requib-
ite to secure life memberships in the Society,
it WAS voted that their certificates be sent to
their representatives in the hope OF their being
valued memorials.
On IN tion of Jos. Il. Walter, Esd,
Langdon sebley, A. M, Librarian OF Har-
ward University, were elected cores
ponding members. Henry R. Dupont, Esq..
and NJ. D. 0cheltree were elected active men,
bers.
A number Of interesting and valuable dona-
tions were received, among them tile follow
ing =
From Henry Feldmier, half brown note con-
tinental currency, l77s and snndry coins.
Through Capeile 4 Bro. All antique chair, for
merlyin the study of the celebrated Daniel Defoe,
author Of Robinson CruHoe, and now donated 20
the Historical Society OF Delaware by Jas. Trim
bic, Of Fairyilie, Chester county. pennsylyania.
Accompanying the chair WAS the following letter
which WAS read and, on motion Of DIR. J. J..
Wales ordered to be published and filled.
LETTER OF JAMES TRI,IBIE.
Agreeaby to my promise year ago, present
through thee to the Historical Society Of Della
ware, one of the two antique chairs remaining
among the effects of my brother, the late Joseph
Trimble, which authentic tradition in our family
shows to have once comprised part Of the fnrni-
tnre OF the private study OF Daniel Defoe. Their
history has been q household subject among III
from the earliest periods Of my recollection
In the year l705 there lived in the city of Lou
don widow lady of the name of Maxwell, sis
,F al Nat. had tI,utt m IX
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-15

The Nlle1QlelOWM Fair
AWARD OF PREsuuMS-NAMEa OF THE PRIMO
RECIPIENTn.

AWARD OF PREsIIuMS-NAMEs OF THE PRINCIPAL
REcIPIENTs.
The list of premiums awarded ut the late fair
at Mi,idletown has finally been printed. The
following are among the principal recipients :
For Short Horns, two to r. A. Cochran, Jr.,
Middletown and others to W. II. Cochran, Thos.
Cochran, W. II. Cochran, and William BRADY, all
of Middle.own; Benz. q. Green, Of Warwick, and
Thor. W: McCracken summit. In Grade short
the only premiums. Daniel W. Corbit, Odessa,
received the ouly premium FOR Grade Hoisfeins
In Alderneys, Gen. Van Worst. Milford, received
several premiums, and others were awarded TO
letown, and George g. Kerr, Newark. Gen. Van
yoorst Obtained the only premium for Grade Al
derneys. Roht. II. Cummins, Of Smyrna, bore
away all the prizes in Devons. The premium in
trained oxen WAS giyea to j.. 4. Wilson.
i. d. Morris, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, received pre-
miums for stations, and Geo. q. Lobdell, Viii
mington, a diploma. Other premiums iu horses
were awarded in stud colts 10 ]. u. Redgrayes,
Warwick W. b. Cornog and j.. B. Mckee,
Newark T.. Il Cochran, Middletown in geld
Julian Cochran, n. Il. Walker, J. b. Cazier and
| Jos. G. Hutchinson in brood mares to r. A.
Cochran, Jr., Middletown, and f. i. Boul-
den, Summit in farm horses, to W. II. Coch-
ran in road horses to w: T. Case, Harrington,
and j. p. Cochran. Middletown. We have al
ready announced the premiums in trotting.
In sheep, premiums for Southdowns were
awarded to Charles p. Cochran, MiddletOwn; H.
A. Nowland; L. ID. Porter, Newark, and others; in
Cotswolds, to Harris Mcdowell, Middletown; Ma
tive, i. Il. Wilson Newark.
Premiums in swine were given: for Chester
county Whites, to r. A. Hodsson, Chester conn
ty; Crisiield Murphy and u. I. Craddock, Mid
dletowu, and others; Berkshire to Gen. Val
Worst and d. z. Evans only; English York shire
to b. u. Evans only.
In Agricultural Implements premiums wer,
given TO Foard Il Comegys for phosphat.
drill Ito W. II. Barr 4 Co., for reaper to Cox 4
Jones for mower to Casho Go. TO
thrssher and cleaner toJ. A. Jones for peacl
litter, and many others McLear 4 Kendall
Cooling 4 Lloyd and J. NJ. Cox 4 Bro. ell re
ceived premiums for carriages.
Beside these numerous premiums were award
ed for fruits and vegetables grain and seed, far
I cy goods articles OF household economy and
long list OF other things all filling several co
, umns--more than we surrender to them :
| this time.