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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

The PUBLIC LANDs.-Under the present
laws, aud under the prodgal system of subsd-
zine railroads Of sectional grants. "Unce Sam 8
farm" has dwindled down to $4,000, 900 or
400, ,0O0. .0000 acres fit for settlement. This s
the statement Of the Land Commissioner, and
gives au immpression quite different from that
conveyed by this last annual report which puts
the quantty Of land uosurveyed at 200 900, 900
| acres. but he now explains that that tract in-
cludes mountains, swamps. deserts, &C., and
tailroad grauts. lt il an obvious corol ary OF
the committees proposition that all grants to
| railroads must cease forthwith that fol eclo-
| sures should be made al once on grauts in cases
! where the roads have not been built in the time
| specified that no new bounty bill for soldiers
and sailors should be passed and no other grants
| made not already sanctioned by law. Such a
| measure, il passed, will reserve to the govern
; meut a large amount of land, either to be sold
for the benefit of the Treasury or TO become the
| homes OF industrious farmers II would be a
very advantageous change. and proposes TO 20
quite as far, probably, as Congress will approve
Of but, for our part, We advocate sweeping
repesl Of laws ty which the public lands are
thrown away, under whatever pretext, and the
passage OF one very stringent law giving TO actua
settler. in hew regions The optic of taking tbs
land, on easy terms after they have cultivated
it for five years.-Jolir. Of Commerce
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
DAILY GAZETTE.
Election ofa Governor.

JAMES b. GRooMR, of Elkton, was yesterday ell
ected Governor OF Maryiand by the Legislature
in Joint convention, for the unexpired term OF
Gov. Whytc, who has resigned, to take effect
on March 4. Govciner Gfoome will have nearly
two years to serve. Mr.. Groome's vote in joint
assembly was MS follows:
Senators %, delegates 81 total IS; Smith, .
Senator'S and ID delegates, total Is. MIR. Gioome
was therefore declared elected Governor OF Mary
land iOr two years ensuing alter the lth of March
next, one month from the date of his election
when Governor whytes resignation will take ell
iect. Governor White will commence to make
his appointments Tor the ensuing two years OF
Monday next, February 9th, aud will not recsiv.
any applications after that date.
Mrs f1rysfnas rrslgEatiou Of bis seat in TIT
Legislature was handed to the Speaker and reat
Just previous to his election.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
Number seven in the Bible,

On the seventh day God ended his work.
On the seventh mouth Noab's ark touched the
ground.
In seven days dove was seut.
Abraham plead seven times Tor Sodon.
Jacob mourned seven days for Joseph
Jacob served seven years iOr Rachel.
Aud yet another seNen years more.
Jacob was pursued u seven days Journey by
Laban.
plSniy Ct seven years aud famine of seven
years were forctold in Pharoh's dream by seven
fat and seven lean beasts, and seven ears of full
and seven ears OF blasted corn.
On the seventh day of the seventh month the
Children OF Israel rested seven days, and remain
ed seven days III their tents.
Every seven days the land rested on every sew
enth year law was read to the people.
In the destruction of Jericho seven persons bore
seven tIumpetS seven days; on the seventh day
they surrounded the walls seven times and at the
end OF the seventh round the walls fell.
Solomon was seven years building the temple,
amt tasted seven days at its dedication.
In the tabernacle were seven lamps.
The golden cande-stick had seven branches.
Naaman washed seven times in the river Jor-
dsn
Jobs friends sat with him seven days and sew.
en- nights, and offered seven bullocks aud seven
rams Tor all atoncment.
Oar Saviour spoke seven times from the cross
ou which he hung seven hours and after his res
direction appeared seven times.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
From the correspondence Of the Press
How some OF the Mon who did not
Fight used the Public Moneys.

Tho War Department has prepared statement
ia response to resolution of the House Of Repre-
seutatives, showing That from April IL, 1861, to
August 20, 1867 during the late war; the disburse-
ments by army paymasters were 81 ,094, ,500,00
the whole number OF paymasters employed was
54l the number whose accounts are closed are
1856 those open 165, with cash balances unpaid
amounting to S7S6,70 Many of these balances
are ia SUIT, Others considered WORTHLESS, and a few
are to be settled. Major Isaac n. Cook is set down
as owing Sl50,017. He lost this sum in gambling
In 1862, and nearly 800, 900 in addition. He was
arrested, and quite a large SUN was received from
the gamblers with whom he played His sureties
compromised the with The Secretary OF the
Treasury by paying $4,000. Cook himself was
not released. but, beng without property, nothing
could be recovered. He was prosecuted criminally
1870, but pleaded the statute of limitation and
was discharged
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.


BURNING OF A LARGE SAW MILL IN PRINCESS ANNE
Last Saturday night the citizens of Princess
Anne, Somerset Co, Md, were startled by tho
whistllng OF the engine OF Messrs. Cohn Brothers
saw mill ut unusual hour. lu few minutes
the alarm OF ire wus sounded from one end Of
town 10 the other. Inquiry was unnecessary us
the hames bursting from the mill house readily
indicated its own locality. Tnither a great part
OF the population, men, women and children,
black and white, gathered in very short time,
The cause OF the tire Is unknown. One OF the
employees (nir. Hearn) was passing the mill at
about 7.30 p. m, and discovered light In the :
room. and on gclng in to find whence 1t proceeded
discovered that barrel OF iubricating oil and the
floor around 1t we're on tire. In less than ten min
utes the whole building was in flames. By dint
OF earnest aud well directed efforts the citizens
prevented tina fire from extending beyond the mill
house, although that was surrounded by sawed
lumber and other inaammable material. The corn
and -four mill, about one hundred feet distant got
pretty hot but was saved by ths constant appll-
cation of water. 1t was fortunate circumstance
that the wind was from the northeast, as the mill
is situated In the southwestern edge of the town.
About seventy-fve persons will be thrown out
OF employment by the disaster. The Messrs. Cohn
had just put IN bid for furnishing large amount
OF lumber for the centennial buildings. Mr.. K. S
Conn estimates their loss at Sl2,0uO insurance
$1,000
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

BARREN REsULTs.-The State of Pennsylvania
has not progressed US lar as New York In her
prosecution vi swindng officials Evans, State
agent for the settlement Of claims against the gov
ernmeut, robbed the treasury of about $3.50, 1000.
Iu this he must have had the assistance Of several
persons IN office at harrisburg and at Washing
t,u; and yet he is the only man held to account,
aud tho verdict now rendered is for pecuniary
damages, not for penalty by imprisonment The
point OF Tue Joke is, that Evans has not q dollar
10 the world and tnat this fact was perfectly we'll
known when the trial began; so that the State de-
ryes no benefit from the verdict OF about xlS6, GOO
damages against him, " hlle Evans escapes q term
Of Years in prison, and the tale is deprived of the
wholesome moral that should have adorned it. In
New York we have managed things better than
this. We have convicted aud sent to prison man
far more powerful than Evans was, and not one
man only but a number of men, his accomplices
in public frauds; and others have avoided the same
fate only by running away The verdict against
Evans will only make fun among thieviug off,
cials; they will that the only dangers threaten
ing them are Of suits for the recovery of money
andihis risk they will always be ready to take. II
will b., apparent to them that the State authori
ties could not be very much in earnest when they
allow Evans confedsrates TO run about unmolest.
ed, and keep the pluuder they have, while they
take action only against the one who has no money
left. This rose-water policy will not clear Penn.
sylvania of the Ring from which she sattsrss-
Jour. Of Com. .' t
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
Comparative Longevity OF Jews and
Christians

FRoM an examination Of the census statistics
Of Austria, Russia, Turkey, Germany, England,
France, and the United Ssstes, a writer in the
Medical Record has ascertained that The mean
average duration of life among Jews exceeds
that OF Christians by abeut five years. The state
ment is made also, by Pfessis, that there i4 l-6l
per cent. Of deaths amoug Jews TO ! e. per cent.
among the general population and in France,
Christians live, on an average &c years and II
months. but the Jews 4S years aud 9 months.
According. t. NJ. Mayer, leading authority,
one half the Chistians die before reaching 80
years Of aye while among the Jews one half live
TO be 90 years old. OF the former too. only
l34 per cent. live TO sse their 10Th year, while
OF the latter 27-4 per cent. reach that age. A
prOportionately smaller number OF children, it i.
also found die among the Jews than in auy other
race, this being attributed to the fact that the
Jews marry at more favorable sges
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
where the Money Came From.

The following letter from H. ii. Starkwes
or, a member Of the present as he was also of
the 42ad Congress from Connecticut, to the late
Wm. o. Huntington, Cashier Of The First Nation
al Bank Of Washington has been found among
the papers of the latter. 1t is dated in March,
1871 at the Capitol, and says
My Dear Sr.-0n Friday. b.fore leaving
Washington. | called at your banking house,
but learned you were detained by illness from
business. hope you NAV soon be well. AL
low me to make suggestion not to embarfass
you ia the least. As you ate aware, have
/ been renomioated for Congress aud our el.c-
ton is three weeks from to day. Ny Opponents
are making a vigorous effort 10 defeat me, but
| all my friends say my election is sure. know
| it ia; but shall be compelled to spend more
money than / am able. Could my friends aid
me Without giving publicity TO it, it would put
! me under renewed obligations to you wish
this entirely confidential and in either case
l am, as ever, yours truly.
| II. II. STARKwEATnER.
| Mr.. Starkweather wa, elected. and when
Congress assembled he was made the chairman
| of the Committee on the District OF Columbia,
in which position he gave a valuable return for
| whatever pecuniary assistance the W ashin gtun
ring through Huntington had given him. 1t is
impossible 10 avoid the belief that there was a
corrupt understanding between this man and
the District Ring, upon which he based his re-
quest for pecuniary assistance. Other member:
Of the District Of Columbia Committee are un
der suspicion Of similar conduct and an iuyes
lgstion is loudly called for If this Congress
has proper regard fer its fair tame, it cauno
avoid Ordering the most searching iuquiry
into these charges against its member. - LGn
caster Iateiligsncel.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

The Ledqer says the ease in money at this eity.
Is steadily increasing, and the supply at bank Is
distress,ngly large. While rates for moderate
amounts continue the same as for fortnight past,
for large amounts terms better than our uotations
could be made at several of our banks If the cob
lateral and borrower should be OF the right sort.
Abuer Beers, of Newton, Connecticut, wealthy
and obstinate refused TO pay school tax that be
considered unjustly large. ie.was locked up in
Jail, but when it was asceftained that one OF the
bequests OF his will was $5 900 to the town schools
they let him out as soon as possible and csnsured
the Sheriff for impertinence.
The strike on the Oswego Midland Railroa i
| of New York, ended on Tuesday night, the men
nc Summitvlle and Ellenvile agreeing TO the
| terms offered them by the receiver OF the road
| and trans ran yesterday as usual The paymas-
| ter began yesterday morning to pay off the men
| for December, and payments Will continue un
/ til all claims are settled
The members of the Bar of Toledo, Ohio
gave q reception TO Chief Justice Waite on
Tuesday night. 1t Is understood that Judge
Waite will leave for Washington on the twelfth
An Indianapolis begyar goes about selling hi'
wife's wedding ring 10 buy bread for his child
REQ. He has already sold seventy-f Of it.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

REMEDY FOR CoUoHs ANT}C oLDs-A cor
respondent gives the following as sure rene.
dy: Considering the prevalence of coughs
and colds this Winter, 1 think you will be do
inggood service to your readers you will print
the following simple receipt, which my family
has used for ten years past with decided bene-
fit in each case. 1t has saved the lives of
many children in that time. One ounce each
Of licorice root, thoroughwort. haxseed and
slippery elm bark. Cut the elm bark and lie
orlce root up fine, mix with the tiaxseed and
thoroughwort, and add to all one quart OF
water, and steep slowly for ten hours. Strain
and add to the syrup one pound of loaf sugal
and one pint of molasses. Then boil few
minutes and bottle. Dose tablespoonful foul
times daily.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
1he Price oil Poodle.

The New York dog fanciers charge differ
ent prices for poOdles. When lady a, with car
rage and livery, ,calls,and has them hand theiI
whole stock of dogs into the street for inspec-
tion, they generally make her pay for dog and
labor toO-thirty or forty dollars. Bot wher
poor sewing girl, who longs for dumb com
panion in her solitude, comes and looks al
them so wishfully, she goes away with u pei
for three or four dollars.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

AN ELEGANT RKsIDxNcR FoR RKNT.-We call
attention to the advertisement la another column,
Offering the new aud elegant residence OF ex-
Chancellor Bates for rent. 1t Is finely situated on
Delaware Avenue, No. 1908, and may be rented
with or without the furniture. In this connection
it may be well also to state that the rumor that
Mr.. Bates expected to be home in the spring is
erroneous His friends do not anticipate his re-
turn for year TO come.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
POWROTHAM X FRAIM,
AUTI ONERRs,

The Wiiminston Auction ami Commission House
No, EAST FOURTH STREET.
Is now open Auction Sales every eveains at tne
Auctiou House Consignuents received daily all
kinds of goods wares and merchandise sold on
Commission. Persons declining Housekeeping can
have their goods sold at private residences or At
sold on commission promptly paid ior within i've
days from day of sale. Country sales aud Saies OIL
We will also keep a frst-elass VARIETY STOR
which will be open daily SUNDAY excepted Tor the
sale of House Furnishing Goods. such as Shiaa
GLASSWARE, Queensware. uroekery, Tinware. " ooa-
epware, Carpets oilci oths. Window Shades, brush
es. baskets, &c; Also Gentlemens faIntshins
Goods, such u, shirts, Drawers, hose. Snspenders
which defy competition. Gil and see US and be
convinced Pubtc patronage is respectfully So
''e''sa JOHN S. RowBoTHAM,
IL. Z FRAIM.
jan21 d6n Auet'rs and Commission Merchants
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
NOTICES.

r O5r-On THURSDAY last. between IL O'Clock A.
IL NJ. and | o'clock p. NJ on the road from the
old Buck" on the kennett Pike, near Greenyile
port Pike duplicate tax receipt book, for Christi
ana hundred. The finder will receive a suitable re-
ward on returning it TO the owner.
JOHN BALL.
"Old Buck" ncar Greeny.lic Station W. 4 K. R.R
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

ELECrloN NOTICE.
T. ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,
Wilmington Del. Feb. >, 1874.
The annual meeting OF this Corporation will be
held at the Banking House, j02 Market street. on
TUESDAY. February l0, between the hours OF lo
A. NJ and II NJ. at which time an election will be
held Tor thirteen Managers 10 serve the ensuing
feb. i'm e. TAYLOR, Treasurer.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
PUBLIC SALES.
PUBLIC SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
TUE subscriber hayiinx rented his farm. situated
London road will sell at Public SAla
On TUESDAY. the 18th day OF FEBRUARY. 1874,
at 10 o'clock. A. NJ. sharp
All his stock and arming Inplements Is. as fol
lows
q Three good work or driving Horses No.
49,. a, youag bay Mare, gentle. Kind to
G2 work a hns driver. lid, tqlr tss Be fast
Mare: both kind TO work or drive also. two
promising Colts fifteen head of Cattle, -.
ten OF them Hsifsrs coming ia profit. V3ElN
Bull, one Alderney Calf: yoke cf red~A
Oxen, twins. exactly sliks.
FARMING IMPLEMENT5,
lager Wagon, nearly new; l new Chass.ood
kigaing, Roller. Plows. one a new Peacock for
new ground Corn Shelle5, Hay Cutter, Cul,iTa
Rakes, Forks. Corn Dropper, 5Axes, &c. The
Farming implements ara Dearly az coed as new
ones.
HARNESS.-One set of Wagon Harness, set ot
new driving Harness, Cart Harness Piow 4ears
Bride and saddle. Brides. Collars, cad Halters
bundles loLs Cornfodder. wheat Straw b. the to
| MlSCtLLAN NEOUS.-one Churu. ca Grain Bags
set OF nearly new German ntown Carriage Wheels
Shafts and seats; several hundred old Posts anc
Rails; the materials OF s. feet 20 rch with gooC
roof.
The horses are for examination and trial: Other
| stock and farming imp lements for examination
| until day of gile The Farm, containing Is
| acres. at Private sale. or will be exchanged fo
| TERMS Ali sums OF SO aud under, cash. Oye
| WM. b. HEIsLER.
| iebz 3-I-ll-lt-w6-l3
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

NvoTICE Notice is hereby given that will re-
N ceive proposals until the i4th day OF Febru
ary. for printing three hundred copies Of the
J0iTRNAL OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMIT
TEE. and the REPORT OF THE AUDITOR Oh
ACCOUNT of the State of Delaware
The proposals to state the price per page, and
inclu lie stitching and delivery. The work to be eI
esuted in accordance with Section 4. Chapter 4, o
The Revised Statutes Of this State. .
GEORGE Il. DICKSON.
Clerk OF Committee.
DovrR IAN % 1S74-16d3w
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

NOIICE--The annual meeting Of the Hope
~ Building and Loan Association" for the klec-
ton of Officers, will be held at the otfce OF the
on ri ESDAY Evening, February 2ith. 1874. at "a
o'clock. , y, o.n, g.
trh2 ltlM ia Vi kS McOAbh. SeV y.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

NOTICE.-Ail persons having goods which they
~ wish TO contribute to the Phoenix Fair, can
do so by sending them to
D. Q. Gibbs 4l6 Marke street.
b Richardson. lilo King Street.
W. IL. Baker. 1922 French street.
T., q. Patterson. 1l2l Walnut street,
Below is the list of gentlemen selected tor Judges
Of Drawings at Phoenix Fair commencing Feb
ruary 18th, 1874
james Grant, Water Witch.
Charles Stagers, Friendship.
George Leach Washington.
i, V. ChriSty. Fame.
X. Cottngham, Weccacoe.
b. Gallagher. reliance.
l.. File, Del .ware.
CITIZENS II. Shoel.
Mm. L. Simmons. febb
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

DLEASE TAKE NOTIcE.--Person selling pro-
l perty 10 the city will confer iaySr % csiline
on the Assessors their office, ever Fourth street
Market and have the same transferred, or tney
will be liable for the tax for ls4 Persons owning
lots should come forward and pay tax or The lots
will be sold. vv ou.Nnrrp
;.s - WM STILLi.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

WTANTED-Two Boys. about II years Of age.
w Apply to -
feb5 2t 60j Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
WIN. 8. WATT
No. IOO9lMarket street,
PLUMBER, GAS and STEAM FILTER

Wishes his friends and patrons to know that he has
RESUMED business in tue aDove branees and would
desire TO renew their custom heretofore so literally
bestowed. He is prepare to do all kinds of work
In his line and sanmit e. Inmates OF eost, guaran
teeine to finish all sontrscts and com all Jobs
in the most IL.
SUBSTANTIAL 4 SWORaMANLTKE MANNER.
Satisfaction to ali viii b, my aim. ami the email
possible profit charged
dive N, = cali. ap22-i
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
NOTICE.
INDIAN KING HOTEL,
iJs AID llJ MARKET STREET.

Wilmington, Del.
John Mcaley has rut in two new Carom Billiard
Tables at the above address. The room is now open
innai If JOHN MEALEI.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

DACkAGE EXPRESS BETWEEN PHILA-
i DELPHlA AND WILMINGTON.
During the close of navigation, Taggarts Ex
press will receive goods till quarter to six o'clock
Office Chestnut Street Wharf jan.7tf
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
WANTS.

VLTANTED-Ten Cabinet MakerI or Carpenters.
w Apply to
febj-2t GU5 Market street.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
LINE

rect, Pbi.l,,lfS;I
est wharf, w ~
4 IcayslaIllBaI
n. W,BUSH
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

POLITTCAL.
SHERlFFALTY-T TO THE ELECTORS OF
- New Castle County. 9entlemen II again
offer nyself 10 your cons deIanon ss cand ldate
the nomination OF the Democratic Party. And
pledge myself to give the no ninee a cheerful and
hearty support Respectfully,
fcbg ls74-tn WILLIAM II. LAMBSON.
E1OR SHERIFF-JOHN W. WHITMAN. of
Il White Clay Creek Hundred, subject to the
omination Of the Democratic Party. jan27 I'm
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05
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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-02-05

tNOk hENr-Largs tronI n0om seconi slv
II 4lo Market street. Apply st dis otiSe
The New York herald., 1874-10-04
POLITICS IN NEVADA.
from the San Francisco Bullet

[From the San Francisco Bullettn.l
There are pretty lively times Just now in Nevada
over the forthcoming election The county con-
vcnt0ns appear to be the great centres OF attrac-
zion. because they are the nominating bodies Tor
State Senators and Assembly men, who viii have
the choice OF United states Senator. We dnd
that s0veral county conventions have recon-
mended tho renom nation OF Governor Bradley,
but there are those cynical enough TO say THIS
out OF the way for some more favored candidate
for the Senatorship Numerous are the citizens
OF Nevada wno want to be Governor. On the
side OF the democracy, IN addition TO Gov
ernOr Bradley, we nnd Colonel Ellts OF
Ormsby county; j. G. Currle, OF Storey; Sen
8tOr Mccoy, OF Eureka, and senator Macbeth, OF
HUMBOLDT, are Candidates or the position. On
the republican side the following are named as as
pirants 0r the Gubernatoral Office -. y. Haziett,
James W. Hanes and J. &. Stephenson. The po-
aitlOn 0l Congressman seems 10 be rathor In the
background, and SO lar only the name OF Robert
+. Lowery, formerly Speaker OF the Nevada AS
sembly, has been named on the part OF the DEM
Ocracy, should c. w. Kendall desire to retire. AS
to the republican candidate, no name has yet been
prominently mentioned the contest in the re-
publican ranks Tor the senate Ii drawing closer
between Sharon and De Long, and 1t Is snrewdly
suspected that De Long has no great anxiety TO
be In Sharon's way Among the democracy Gem
eral Williams Is evidently the iavorte though
many OF the friends OF CONGRESSMAN Kendall think
that his services entltie him to the support OF his
party. The Independents OF Nevada have state
Convention on the oath OF this month, and pOssi-
bly, the proceedings OF that body may slightly alter
she compile Ion oil affairs.