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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
.STATE ITEM 8.

Dover streets are saidto be covered with SIX
inches of mud.
A spirited protracted meeting IS IN progress
, at the NJ. F.. Church.
FELTON, is now o temperance town, no iiquor
being sold there at all
Last week, money sold in the Milford buiio
ing and Loan Association, at 264.
On Friday night, the Milford keu Men
gave very grand supper, at Coles hotel
Smyrna grain dealers are paying seventy
cents bushel for corn, and it Is SIN aaNanc-
Ing.
SMYRNA has Dot A.t Np,ii,need very Sc
yerc winter money is easy ana husihesN It,
viving.
FELTON, is enterprisng and Is soon to elolce
in the possession of beef shambles anu fes-
taurant.
Rev. d. c. Ridgeway, of Dover, was sur, sur
prised by generous donation party one n'S"'
last week.
Rev. T. P. McColley of Milford, father-ln,
law of Judge Fisher, is quite feeble ana Is moi
expected to live long
During the past year, the Avenue Nj. n.
Sunday School. of Milford, has increasea ''s
membership from 15o to2s5.
The young ladies and gentlemen OF Mil
ford are preparing for dramatic entertain
ment, to come off within few weeks.
4. A. Conaway of Georgetown. has secured
the contract to furnish crOss-ties anu luin
ber for the Frankford q Georgetown faIi-
road.
The Union NJ. Z. Church at HaAlettvile
has been reopened after being thoroughly re-
paired. The congregation has purchased an
organ.
AIessrs. Charles and Henry Knight, two OF
tie survivors of the Virginlus crew, arrived OH
Wednesday at the home of their uncle at ltar'
rlngtOn.
Work on the State House, suspended dur
ing the holidays, was resumed on Monday
last, and will be pushed rapidly forward tt
completion.
The large frame dwelling on the lot of the
new Post Office site, at Dover, was sold las'
week, toa Mr.. Moore, of Leipsic, who is NOV
ing it away
The shop of Mrs Mary spence, in Bridge
vile took fire on the night of the End OF
January and was considerably damaged the
flames were extinguished and the building
saved.
CAPTAIN William Wheatley, an old and es
teemed citizen of Little Greek hundred, died
last week. Mr.. Wheatley was ~ years Of
age, leaves a property valued at S3O,ooo -
His son and W. w. Dashiell are his e1ecu
tors.
The surveyors are now surveying the tracl
of the F. & G. Railroad, from Millsborough II
Georgetown, and as soon as the survey Is com
pieted the contractors will begin grazing. -
The road Is to be completed by July OF thl
year.
The dwelling house of Joseph Davidson
near Hollands mill, Sussex county, was de
stroyed by fire OF Christmas day. JohT
Carpenter who had just moved in the da,
of the fire succeeded in saving all OF hi
goods
Magnolia is fourishlng town. New build
lngs are all the time sOng up, while tiad'
generally flourishes. The town is located II
one of the finest portions of Kent county,beinl
| surrounded by rich farming and fruit grow
ing country.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
Heavy Claims for Damages on the uniteo
St,rex Government.

MArAxoRAs, Jan, s.-La Vo1 fsbIisa BIC aoo Sl
this city states that c nms exceeding $ioV'oVo,-
900 sgains, L. S. have been presented peloie
the Mexican Frontier Commissioners recently
authorized to investigate the depreda,,ons aho ~
injuries committed on the Mexican side OF me =
Rio Grande by American citizens, ana .his
amount will hardly cover the losses sustained
by the inhabitants of the State oil ismauitpas pa
m. Covernof has called an extra session oi The
Congress of this State to consider the questions
which have arisen out OF the discord and irreg!u'
lsrilies in the late municipal elections IN
Tampico. Matamoras, and other parts OF IN
State.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

A Minnesota mechanic has solved a dii Ecnlt
problem in rairoading by the invention of a
snow shovel, which clears a road way wide
enough TO allow car to pass, rakes all the anow
clear down the rails, carries it up, deposits on
whichever side preferred, at speed of from two
TO six miles an hour, according to the depth of
anow.
A, T. Stewart, the merchant millionaire. is
losing the men who have helped and been
helped In his prosperous career. Following
the death OF Mr.. Wofden, his Paris agent not
long aimee, Geo. Fox, who has so successfully
managed his Great Britain establishments,
has Just retired from business, worth several
millions.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

MARKET ORDINANCE CAsE-This morning,
Il farmer named Lewis Kinsie arrested on the
charge of violating the Market Ordinance by sell.
ing meat in the market which was not his own
Raising. klnsie asserted that the meat was of his
own raising, and the trial came Off before Mayor
Slmms, at noon. Mr. Kinsie, however, by compe-
tent witnesses, proved that, in connection with
his farming and dairy business, he conducted O
slaughter house. where he killed his surplus cattle
and prepared the same for market. The case was
then dismissed. The defendant was represented
by Levi Bird, Esq
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BAKEBs' UNION Al
the annual meeting of lthe Bakers Union, Oh
Monday evening next, the association will be re.
organized on n new basis. The past year has
been one OF trial and difficulty TO the Union by
reason OF its internal dsscnsions, but it Is hoped
all differences will lie healed on Monday night, or
at least that all impediments will be removed IRON
the consummation oil its original purposes.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
RiNA.

Prepared from Wheat and admirably adapted Ss q
diet to those Of sedentary habits and for all af-
ZION OF the bowels often the cssse OF much i'll
health and SUFFERING is reey ed by the frequent use
Of thus food Tpe same may he said OF genulne
. which of fnest qusl,tv are suppl ed by
T. BRINGHURST CO.,
Apothecaeiss.
Corner sixth ana Market street
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

Town ELEcTIoS.-Tbere was quite live
ly tiroe in Lewes last Saturday. over the cleo
ton Of town commissioners. The republicans
tried to play smart and nominated psrly tick
et and sent messenger among the negroes TO
tell them how TO vote, but though The colored
troops fought bravely. they didn't vote the radi-
cal ticket worth cent, aud the old commission
era won the heat dissncing all comps,ers.-Sns-
sex journal.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
Meeting of Mexican War VETERANS.

MEMPHIS, jan 9--The veterans of The
Mexican war presided over by Gideon j. Pill
low, met yesterday aud appointed delesates ,c
the convention which meets in Washingtngton
on the 18th. Resolution were adopted tc
memorialze Congress to erect monument a.
Washington to their fallen comrades and td
grant pensions TO the survivors.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

Cuban meeting was held at Key West, Fla, a
day or two ago, at which General Qusada solicited
funds for the patriot cause. He said The struggle
would go on In Cuda NO matter how many much
room Kingdoms, republics, or comuiunes sprung
up In Spain, ior with Spain Cubans could never
have sympathy.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

LOOKS LIKK BusINRss.-The various Iron
Mining Companies in Chester Valley, are very
busy erecting improved machinery for vigorous
slalt in the spring. Also the Lime Companies
are repairing their kllns, aud stripping of the
dirt and cleaning up their quArries, ready for the
early spring trade that there may be no delay
when their products are wanted
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
CONDENSED MILK.

Is m ale by carefully eyapOrating the wateTy p0r,
non Of Fresh Mlk. adding TO IL a small portion OF
white sugar and sealing IT up hermeucally. In
This way it will keep ior years and can again be
the addition OF pure water 1t is very largely used
in the rrenaraiion OF food for infants. and rs
especially adapt ed to the use of travellers on &C
count Of is portability and answering all the pur
r,9 Is OF fresh milk. The best brands are sold by
H. BRINGllliRST X CO..
Corner Sixth and Mark streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

REDUCTION OF FREIaHTs.-The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad ha, reduced the freight on
corn from Summit Point, ION the Winchester
railroad, } TO Baltimore to ten cents per bushel
Formerly the rates were about seventeen cents
per bushel This reduction looks like encour-
aging the interests of agriculture instead of Grip
pling them by extortionate charges of transpor-
tation. : Clarks Co. lNa.l Courier.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

STAAMKRINa CURED By AN ART.-Dr. Mosses'
agent for the cure Of stammeriDg or impairment
IN speech by an art, will be at the Clayton House
Tor lew days only. Any one subject 10 this un-
fortunate sfictoL can be cured at once without
the use OF medicines or instruments. The art
was discovered and copyrighted by DR.. N. A.
Moses. OF Pittsylvania County, Va, who was
stammerer himself for forty.three years of his
lite. Cures guaranteed where no malformation of
the lungs defect OF mind exist Charges mod
crate. For testino onials. see circnlarn L.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
6oCIG GTtES,
MRRr1ses THIS nvrs1so

Mechanics Lodge, No 4, o OF, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, Sd and King.
Minqua Tribe, No. s, 1 o X NJ, at Red Mems
Hall, AS Market st.
Jefferson Council, No. 10, on A III, at Mechan-
ics Hail. PIG King ST.
La Fayette Lodge, No. 2, n of p, at knights of
Pythias Hall, 2ll Market st.
Asbury Lodge, o of q 4. at fifth and Market
Streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

The L. =. CIRCUIT CorRT.-In the L. s. Cir
cut Court, yesterday afternoon, Messrs. Spruance
& Gordon, counsel tor the defendant in the case OF
the assignee OF John W. Crisfield VS.. Jos. Bring
hurst. concluded their arguments. This morning,
cx-Attorney-G General Jones. Of Maryland, counsel
for the plaintiff, commenced the closing argume mt,
but had not concluded at the noon adjournment.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

DELAYED.-lt was expected that trains would
commence running over the Wilmington 4 Read
ing extension, from BirdsboIo to Reading, ON
Monday next. But the recent rains have inter
fered seriously with this expectation, and settled
the road to such an extent, that few more days
work is needed 10 place it In rum 'ng order.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
RoBBINo THE RED MAN OF HIS LAM

RoBBTNa THE RED MAN OF HIS LANDS,
To-day the recommendation Of Senator
Mitchell to have 800 square miles or $4,000
acress of the Siletz and Alsea indian Referya-
tions in Oregon thrown open to settlement by
Executive order was submitted to Inspector
Kembe for report, with instructions that the
recommendation had the approval of the De
partment of the Interior. This leaves 100
square miles for the Indians, including their
improvements and fishing grounds.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

RUMoR.-The .Sasser Journal saws it is rumor-
ed that the Kent county, Mutud Firo Insurance
Company has purchased the New county build
ing at Dover, for an Office and that the new court
house is TO be built upon the buint lot corner, to
be placed as the Sdssex county court house,
with court room above and offices below.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

A HANDSOME DoN On New Y Year' day
Rev. Gaylord L. Moore, pastor of Spring Hill Pre-.
byterian Church, was agreeable surprised by d
friendly visit from number OF his parishioners
Afler exchanging the compliments ofthe day the
visitors left substantial token Of their appreca.
ton in the shape OF a purse. containing SlG0.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

STILL DuLL.-police business still continues
unusually dull. and at nine o'clock this NOR
ming, no cases had been scared up for trial.
Evidently the fine weather and hard times are
haying bedeficial effect on the morals OF our
community, as drunkenness has greatly decreased,
of late.
Twenty seven dodgers FROSTED at the City
Halt last night.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

BLOOMING WEATHER.-The pleasing wea
ther has brought out vegetation about Nor
folk, and the people spend their leisure in
gathering boqusts and viOlets DandeliOns
are said to be In bloom In the fields near Riv-
erton, New jersey; the warm weather also
forcing buds on the trees In many sections OF
the State
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

NEGOTIATING. The Philadelphia i Reading Il
II. Co, are negotiating for the use and possession
at all The sidnss and stations belonging to in
viduals on the Chester Valley r. r., and it Is
quite probable they viii be in possession of Them
at an early dale
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

MYoMISd ITKMs-Carey Brothers have had
their store repaired. The new firm, Broadway Il
Mills, have removed then stock OF goods 10 a
larger and more commodious building. Mir. Thos.
Downhsm has sold tract OF land at the edge of
town to Edward Hubbard, who contempt ties
erecting building Tor The purpose OF manufac-
turing phosphate.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

LAND SALE-On Tuesday last, j. $. Richard
SOU auclioneer, sold at public sale Tor J. Alexander
Preston, Esq, Trustee, the property formerly
belonging to Mary +. II. Carpeau, situated III
Hartford county, Md, near David lisnway' 5
Mills. coutsining 20 acres, to Mr.. Eenshaw, OF
Baltimore city, tor 81, 100.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

DEcKAsEp.-Joseph L. Baily, one OF our oldest
snd most respected citizens died at his residence
IN this city, yesterday lie was 30 years oi age
and tor number of years conducted business al
Newport ana ubsequently many wears since was
a clerk in the tank OF Delaware.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
CURRY PoWDE r.

popular kitchen requisite Of Fast India origin
Tor favorng soups, meats iowls. game. carsuts
chow chow. &c., a small porilon Importing very
agreeable, slightly pungent aroma. Prepared
iron the genuine receipt by oo
Apothecares.
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

FINGER HURT.-This morning, while Two men
were bending IRON at Pusey, Jones u Co.'S, the
one welding the sl.dge, accidentally brought 1t
down upon lac others huud. One of tho fingers
on the nnlucky hand was badly crushed.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

Loss OF FINE IIoRsE.-Y esterday, Mr..
Charles KYLE, proprietor of the Western Ho-
tel, at Fourth and Orange streets, lost fine
Moscow horse. The animal was we'll enough
in the morning, but in the afternoon, was seiz-
ed with sudden sickness, and soon died.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

CHANeE.-Mr. F. II. Dyre has resigned the
Wilmington agency of the Philadelphia Pub
lie Record, which has been taken by Mr.. H.
Oyenshine. Mr.. Dyre will assume the po-
sitiop as canvassing agent for the De,auaTe
State Journal.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
GERMANY.
THE QUESTION OF CHURCH GOVERNMENT Al
S::THE ELECTIoN POLLS.

LONDON, January 10 A. MI:
A Berlin despatch to the London Times IN
Inmates that it is possible that the elections 70
be held in Germany to-day will give a fourth
of the seats in the Reichstag to the ultramon-
tame party.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

EFFICACY OF ADVERTISING A lew days ago
Mr. Milton Lackey lost his pocket book An ad-
vertisemcnt was put in the DAILY GAZETTE, aud
the day alter the book was returned. Tue person
who picked up the book secured five dollars by
taking ii TO the owner.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
CITY NOTICES..

The best recomm e udation of the Bismarck Gaiter
comes from those who have worn them. They IN
nn nt BABCOt L BRO.
26 Market street
"A good article advertises itself. and the Bts
u1ycE lJd.feg for Gentlemen IS U.,cersduy recon-
mendej by these who have worn II as the Gdfsr
w. BABCOCk BRO.
-a5 Market street.
Meus' Gaiters. s. and up,
Mems Boots. s. and up.
Lal.es' Shoes 81 80 and up,
At the old cheap Store oi ma
20S Market street.
LADIES
We have a lar1a stock vi Chlldrens Shoes
hat must be sold, call and examine, they are very
chesp WM. Ii. BABCOCk x co..
Sl3 Market ST.. doors below Fourth
RasrNPrlos OF SPEcIE PAYMENT VIM. II. Bah
cock Il, Co 3l3 Market street, 4 doors below 4th
viii tax ,ilrsr III exchange for Boots anj hoes TO
a limited extent they don't want too much ot 1t
however.
THOSE PURCHASING
Boo, ard Shoes at 3l3 Market street, doors be-
low Fourth have the advantage of selectin trom
a large and varied II ock at low prices. -
WM. II. BABCCCK L co.
s%Facis are FJc;s.-' Tell the truth and shame
IA satan " there is no getting around it: what We
ave said is said md the public bear US out in oul
oncIuson that TOR first class boot, shoe or galter
l3 Hark street. four doors below 4th is the place
get il VIM ii. BABCOCk y &C
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10

JUDoE DuRRLL's REsIoNATIoN.-It Is said
by Louislanians here now that Judge Durell,
OF that State. has placed his resignation at
the disposal Of the President.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Spriug.lke weather again prevails.
p The confirmation OF Post -Mas,er p yles appo at
ment is generally approved
Many OF our streets, since the ian, are in q
muddy and filthy condition.
There was large market this morning and q
good attendance. Prices as usual
A General Cummunion Service will take place
in Grace Church. on Monday evening.
Tomorrow will probably be fine day, aud nc
sn, can have any excuse for not attending Lurch
LAND SALE Roht. A. Cochran, sold on Mon
dsy the lot between the Citizens National Bank
ana the house now occupsea by Mr.. s. Nj. Rey-
nolds, at Middletown, to Messrs T.. Il =. rey-
nolds. Terms. private.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-01-10
:r,nAxcrAL AND COMMERCIAL.

WItM1xcroy Del Jan. 10, ls'!,
Latest Stock quotations furnished by Merriek
Johnson i Co.. S. f. Cor, 9Th and Market streets
Wilmington, Del at p. NJ. day.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-09
Cost CT sewer,
O.A-,- ----~-x
60 24-1G0 C.
aexver I'm Dan forth and Mamie Streets

Beginning at q point in the centre of Danforth
street. sixtysX 1907 feet northeasterly from the east
line of High street, thence northeasterly through the
centre of Danforth street, distance of four hundred
and forty six DAG feet, to point at the junction of
Danforth and Maple streets; thence on curve to
right ftynine 59 feet to the centre of Maple street
on the south line OF Danforh street, thence souther
ly in the centre of Maple street distance of one
hundred ninety-one Q9D feet to the north line of
York street; thence on curve to right ftynine 59)
feet to the old in York street at the manhole
in York and Maple streets total distance of seven
hundred fifty-fve (755) feet
This part of the is of fifteen Q5 inches crcu-
lar cement pipe for distance Of four hundred fifty
eight 45S) feet and thence of sixteen Q6 inches cir
cular brick pipe two hundred ninetyseven esq feet
to terminus. All within the limits ofiDanforh street
is laid nine 10y feet deep and in Maple street nine @
feet at Danorth street and eight 81 feet at terminus
Again beginning at point in the centre of Maple
street twenyeight 2 feet southerly from the south
line of Pleasant street, thence in the centre of Ma
pie street distance of one hundred eighty-nine 89
feet to the north line Of Danforth street, thence on
curve to left, thiry-eight (3S feet TO the in
Danforth street above described making two hun
dred twentyseven 22T feet as the length of this
ton which is of ten 0 inches cement pipe laid nine
(9) feet Deep
The total length is nine hundred eighty-two (9S2)
feet or 70 515 rods.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-09
Pcpa0ulf.

Superintendent Turner and the general tick
ct agent of the Portland s. Rochester railroad,
left for Worcester yesterday to arrange time
tables and tariffs for the running of trains
from Portland to New York the first of Deem
Der.
The resignation of Mr.. James Donnell, for
twenty years master mechanic of the Portland,
Saco & Portsmouth railroad, has been accept
ed. Mr.. A. B. Barrett of Boston, is appointed
his successor and assumes his duties on the l2th
inst.
Williams Lecture agency has received a tel
egram from London, stating that Mrs. Scott
Sddons was coming to this country. She Will
sail Immediately and fulfill her engagements al
ready made ~
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-09
Music Books for Schools,
AMERICAN SCHOOL
MUSIC READERS

In books. By L. o. EMERSON and W. S. TILDEN
In Book Z. which is for Primary Schools,
we have years Course OF study, very plainly laid
out, with abundant directions TO teachers land large
number of sweet SONGS for the little ones to sing BY
rote and by note. Price 3J Cents.
In Book II, the course above indicated is con-
tinued and becomes little more theoretic The book
fitted for the of the younger scholars in Gram
mar Schools. Price SO Gents.
In Book III, part singing IS introduced and the
ear is trained to harmonic singing For Higher Class
es in Grammar Schools. Price so Cents
The music in these charming and useful books was
selected and arranged by the practced hand of Mr..
L. o. Emerson, and the theoretic part has been well
tested by Mr.. Tilden before placing in the Readers.
For High schools, nothing succeeds the above
Readers better than ct HI HOUR OF SING.
ING )" [$1.O0], already in extensive use. If that
has been used, try "CHOICE TRlOS,o
[S1.00], collection of the best 3-part music.
The new Singing School Book, ssTHE SONG
MONARCH,v Us cts.], is attracting general at
ention one of the Best Books made for Sing
ing Schools.
The above books sent postpaid receipt of retail
price.
OLIVER DITSON s. CO., Boston.
CHAS. H. DITSON u CO., I'll Broadway, N Y.
SEQ d6Gw2w
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-09


OCTOBER CIVIL TERM, 1874, sYMoNDs, j., PREsID-
ING.
THURsDAY.-Patrick Shay VS.. James L. Rounds
and Charles w. Stevens. This is an action of tres
pass to recover the sum of one thousand dollars by
reason of assault and battery upon the person of
the plaintiff by the defendants, who are police off,
GERS.
The defense is that they found Shay drunk and
disturbing the peace; that they arrested him and did
not act oppressvely wantonly but took him to the
station where warrant procured as soon as
possible and plaintiff taken before the Court and
fined.
The plaintiff admitted that he was committing a
breach of the peace, but alleged that the officers
treated him brutality striking him the head with
billy many times, cutting six gashes in his head
and breaking his hand.
The defendants say that Shay is very powerful
man; that he was crazy drunk and fought like
wild beast; that he grabbed loaded whip-stock
from one officer and breaking it, struck at Stevens
who, lodging the blow, struck Shay twice with his
billy. He then tripped Shan up and after severe
struggle a rough sidewalk they succeeded in put
ting the irons on him; that Shay continued to fight
until they got him to the station, where it took four
men to put him into cell and there, in attempting
to strike the officers he struck his fist heavily against
the iron bars and the defendants counsel argued that
was the time he broke his hand.
Jury out when court adjourned.
Enoch Knignt for the plaintiff
Reed, City Solicitor, for the defendants.
The Portland daily press., 1874-10-09
NEW VERTISEMENTS

laa eight () feet deep from point of beginning to
point sixty 6N feet westerly from west line of Orange
street and seven ~ feet at terminus Again begin
ng az point in the centre of Briggs street. ffty-
SIX So6 feet southery from south line of Danforth
ltron street, thence southerly the centre of Briggs
me OF Salem street; thence on curve to right
snirty,three and one half (33 81 feet to the above
named sewer in Salem street. This section is of
Twelve 90 inch cement pipe laid eight ~ feet deep.
AGAIN beginning at point in the centre of School
S.aeet eighty G0) feet southery from south line OF
Schn street. thence southery in the centre of
ocnooi street, three hundred twenty (32O) feet to
north line of Salem street, thence curve to right
amW%enty-hye (20 feet to the in Salem street.
IN section is of ten 0 inch cement pipe laid eight
% feet deep.
Cost Of sewer, S2545 IS
City's proportion S4S 80
Assessed on AUDITORS, 1896 70
area assessed square feet, 20o,s6O
Rate per 100 square feet, 80 55-1OOc.