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Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
FIRST EDITION.!
THE STATE HOUSE FURNITURE.
Odd Fellows Hall Company.
INTERESTING LECTURES.
For the Gazette.
The State House Furniture.

WHY THE CONTRACT FOR MAKING 1T WAS NOT
GIVEN To WILMINGTON MECHANICS.
Nc. Editor Some time ago, the Legislative
Committee appointed for the purpose, assembled
at the Clayton House, in this city, and opened
the bids for manufacturing the necessary furni-
ture for the State House, at Dover. The biis
were examined and the contract awarded To
Messrs. Smith & Campion, of Phila, they being
the lowest bidders.
BY "lowest bidders" mean that figures in
Messrs. Smith e. Campion's proposal were lower
than those in the other proposals presented but
whether they will prove the lowest after the fur.
nture Is manufactured and placed 10 position,
remains to be seen.
The other parties who sent in proposals were
from this city and State. Messrs. Smith & Cam
pion's bid was q fraction below $4,000, while the
next lowest bid (from Wilmington manufsc.
turer) was $3.50. Here was q paltry differe nee
OF about 5000, and yet the Committee chose 10
take this work outside Of our State, and 10 dis.
criminate-for a small apparent difference
against our tdr,dyin9 people, in favor of parties
who never did and probably never will contribute
one penny to the revenues OF our State.
Again.it remains 10 be seen whether Mesu g.
Smith IL Campion's bid was the best as well as
the lowest. The freight charges alone, not to
mention other extra items, will probably amount
to more than the difference between the two bids
above mentioned.
But the most Objectionable feature OF the whole
affair is the evident intention from the first, tc
give the contract 10 The parties who receeved IL
This was the earnest desire OF Nj. Windrim, the
architect, and month before the proposals. were
opened, he, in company with two or three of tn,
members OF the Legislative Committee, called on
Messrs. Smith & Campion, at Phiiadelphis aud
had consultation relative to the style and char
acter Of the State House furniture.
Again, the committee never publicly advertised
| for proposals, and it was only by mere accident
that our home mechanics knew Of the intentions
of the committee in time to send in their bids.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor. would respectfull,
| ask the committee to publish the bids received
IN order that the people may know how much o
| their money is saved by the work going out o
| the State. FAIR PLAY.
] WILMINGroN, July 9, 1874
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
THE LEWES SMUGGLERS.

THE FINAL HEARING, THIS MoRNfNG-THE
PRISONERS To FURNISH BAIL.
At nine o'clock, this morning, Joshua Ellie.
good, the last of the captured smugglers, was
gwen hearing before L. S. Commissioner, S
Il. Smith. The same witnesses who testified
yesterday were again called, and conclusiyeJy
established Ellegood's connection with the smno.
Cling. The prisoner was then held to bail, in
the sum Of 1000. for appearance a, the next term
OF the u. s. District Court.
VIM. Euigood and Sam'l Marshall we're dis.
charged. the evidence not being sufficient 20
warrant their retention for further hearing.
Baker has been released on bail, Capt. Lnb
ker, one Of the witnesses, entering ON his bail
bond. The others will also furnish bail in q
short time
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
eherlM,s Gales.

Sheriff Armstrong will sell at public SALE on
the premises, near Brackinville, Mil Creek Hun
dred, on Saturday, the 18th inst, lot Of farming
utensils belonging 10 John Logue.
On the goth icst., at No. 6ll West Seventh
street, the furniture OF Joseph L. Killgore Also
q lot OF bedsteads, &C., at the store In Marke,
street above Sixth.
On the 25th instant, at the house of James G
tierson, corner of Ninth and Shipley streets, q
lot of land in Sonth Wilmington. belonoino tr
Oliver II. Appleby. Also a lot at the westerly
side OF Liberty street, near the r., W. & B. r. II
belonging TO Robert Brown.
Also lot at the corner of Front and Brown
streois, belonging to Parker X. Mahan.
Also at Bracklnvllle, on the 2Sth instant, ths
farm of James c. jackson, coutainiar AZ acre,
and 81 perches.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

YOUNG STocK.-William Reybold Of Red
Lion Hundred, is raising some forty or fifty head
Of heifers, near twenty OF them being yearlisgs
and the others two years old. They are really
fine boxing, and must become valuable cows.
lie is largely engaged in dairying and his herd
cannot be surpassed in the State. We believe
that they are of the Durham breed, crossed with
Hola,ein or something Of the kind. Mr.. Rsy bold
must certainly agree with Isaac s. Elliott, ESQ,
Of Brandywine Hundred Hundred, who holds
the greatest waste the farmer makes is in dispos-
Ing of his calves 10 the butcher. BY raising
calves more valuable cows can be OBJ
tanned than any brought from other Slater, The
late VIM. Haylett of Mill Greek Hundred, rear
ed all of his cows aud he often obtained for q
period Of sixth months, AN average Of ten pounds
per week to cow. One of these cows now
owned by Mrs. Pierce made IA pounds of but
ter in one week, and another owned by Freder.
ick klair OF Christiana Hundred, made 2l
pounds 10 that lime. OF course they had plenty
to eat and every necessary attention. Repubii
can.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

INQUEsr.-At the inquest held by the by the
Coroner, yesterday, afternoon, over the remains,
Of little Mary OConnell, who was killed At Wa.
ter and Market streets, a verdict In accordance
with the.facts already published in these columns
was rendered. 1t was also proven that the train
at the time Of the aeci lieut., was running st a
very slow rate Of speed-about four miles an
hour-and that the child stepped upon the tr ack
only some four or five feet n front Of the engine.
1t has been stated that the child was only sieh
teen months old; If 30, she was certainly a large
and lively child for her age. The Coroner in
his certificate placed her age at four wears.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
THIRD EDITION.!
Notes from Pensgrove.
The Smugglers' Gases.
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS
Over the River.

ITEMS FROM PENNsGRoyE-A MAN SHOT AND
INJURED.
[ Spectaito the Gd=ettel
PENNsdRovE, N. j., July s, 1874
Yesterday morning, a man named Edward
Dolbow, OF this place, went out cunning for
Woodcock accompanied by friend In q saort
time they became separated, and Mr.. DoIbow.
happening TO look up, saw that his friend wa,
aiming III his direction He cried out TO him
not to shoot, but the friend failed 10 hear him
and blazed away. Mr.. Dolbow received the en-
tire load from the gun in his head, neck and
shoulders, receiving serious injuries He bled
very freely, bat his condition Is not regarded as
dangerous.
The people over here are complaining a good
deal on account OF the Pdiisade not making req
nIar trips yesterday. Already an opposition line
is talked OF. Tovrc
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

LEcTUREs.-Dr. Robert Morris LII. d. Sec
retary TO the american Holy Land Explora-
tion," and extensively known as an Explorer OF
Bible Lands and author Of valuable works on
the subject, will deliver two lectures il. the West
Presbyterian Church, In this city, on next Sab
bath. A Sabbath-School lecture st / to A P. NJ.
in which cabinet of 100 objects from Holy
Land will be exhibited and described with ref.
erence to Bible truth. Al p. NJ, his remark
able lecture entitled, "Patmas and the Seven
Churches Of the Book Of Revelation" Both
lectures are strictly free, and the public generally
are cordially invited.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
stray Waits.

Council meets this evening
The Christiana Regatta has been indef nitely
postponed.
ram searcher cures headache; 10 cents per
oottie' Simms, Fourth and King streets.
FRANKS corsets give universal satisfaction
Can at ol Market street and get pair.
Since the last raise of the thermometer people
don't say much about the pleasant weather.
A semi-annual dividend of five per cent. has
been declared by the Odd Fellows Hall Com
pany.
Io.night the regular monthly meeting o
Star and Young Men's Loan Associations will
be held.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
The Stolen Child - His Abduc,or.
AoaFd From

July s-No clue has been
obtained yet to the wherea DO uts of Charley
Brewster Ross, who was abducted from
Germantown on the lst in slant. He is q
sou of Christian X. Ross, q merchant OF
this city. and his family are In dreadfnl
state OF distress. The abductors are EVIL
IDENTIFY holding possession of the child to
obtain large reward. Three hundred dol
lars has been offered. The father has re-
ceived an anony nous communication offer
ing 10 return the child for $4,000. The
father has given notice, in personal In The
Ledger, that he is ready to negotiate to the
extent of his ability.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
The IurG

LANCASTER, PA, July 6.-The concluding
heats Of very exciting race we're trotted to-day
between Susie Kurtz, Star and Lizzie Keller,
aud was won by the former taking the second
fifth and sixth heats. Time-2 33A, 2.33, ,. S49
2.36, 235!. The first was dead heat. Star
was distanced in the third, and Keller won the
third and fourth heats.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

PROFITS OF CHERRY GRowINo-George T
Matiack, jr., Of West Goshen township. Chester
county Pa, finds profit In raising cherries for the
west Chester market. He recently picked about
ll5 quarts from one tree of the Napoleon variety
which he sold at 10 cents quart. Last year the
brought him s35, and this year he anticlpstes
larger sales from the same iree II an orchard
would produce at this rate it would BE- profitable
business.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

ExcUksIoN.-The Union NJ. +. Sunday
School excursion, to Glen OlGeu, Pa, yesterday,
was very PLEASANT affair, and vas very largely
attended. The train arrived at Glen 0ldsn about
o. 40 O'Clock, aud the sxcilrsionists got off and
proceeded at once 10 the beautiful picnic grounds
Here the day WAS spent in delightful manner,
varied by the numerous amnssnsnts provided
at the place. The excurilon returned At an ear
ly hour In the evening.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

TIE PEACH BOTTOM RAILwAY.-On Tues
day oi last wook the formal opening Of sew
en- miles the Peach Bottom Marrow Guage
Railway in York county took place The
track has been laid IRON the Borough of
York 10 point near pallastown, sev en-
miles southward. The occasion drew to-
gether large company, including the OF
hcers of the Company and many OF the
influential citizens and business men OF
York and vicinity.
The tram consisted of a locomotive, two
new passenger cars just received from the
car shops OF the Jackson & Sharp Company,
Wilmington, and a number OF hats. These
were we'll loaded, aud starting about half
past eight o'clock in the morning, ran TO the
end OF the track In short time. The par
ty disembarked and proceeded on foot /,
short distance to see the work OF grading In
progress eastward, which Is being pushed
on as rapidly as possible, This portion OF
the road follows the course OF The Little
Codo.us, "A stream Oh which there are sew.
eral mills aud about ID te miles from York
passes the large ore mines of Musselman 4
Sons. portion OF the country along the
line Is very fertile and Is we'll farnied. The
whole patty were we'll pleased with the
working of The narrow guage road, and the
opening OF this portion of the Peach Bottom
railway made many friends for this system
OF road.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Weather 1Seports,
WASHINGTON, July 81 A. NJ.
PRoBABUITIFs

PROBABILITIES.
For the Middle States and the lower lake re-
glon, partly cloudy and very warm weather dur
ing the day, with variable winds, stationary or
rising barometer.
For New England, partly cloudy and warm
weather, with south or east winds, and no decid-
ed change in barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, clear weather in
the Interior and light rains near the Florida and
deorgla coasts, with southeast to southwest winds
and stationary barometer.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

The Corn CRoP.-The National Crop Reporter
has returns from seventeen States which produce
annually over three-fourths of the corn raised by
the United States. From these are deduced an
increase OF 0-l0 per cent in area planted in
corn this season as compared with last year this
increase aggregates in round numbers over 1000,
ooo acres. The stand and general condition OF
the growing corn on June Is was very good and
the outlook promising
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Sin Is very much the offspring of physi,

Sin IL very much the offspring of physical i'll
health and feeble stomachs. During one third Of
time the processes of digestion must go on in our
bodies. and il the stomach and bowels are not we'll
nothing Is well. To be dyspeptic is be miserable
moreover. dyspepsia is the foundation OF feyers and
diseases of the blood, liver. skin, kidneys. Dys
pepsa invariably yields TO the virtues OF the yege
able ingredients contained in that great puriyer OF
the blood and rssto rer of health, DR.. " MALKER's
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BIrrERs. je25-4w
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
G0red by u Mad BuIl.

New YORK. July s-Yesterday morning
Fasqual Mieere' an Italian, while standing
was gored by a bull, and received laceratsr
wound of the left hip and had one toe of his
left foot fractured. He was taken to Bellyus
Hospital.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

LARaK TREE-A chestnut tree on the farm of
samuel y, Little, near klmblevllle, Pa, measurers
ieet seven inches In circumference 1t is an ex-
cellent bearer, and although many OF the limbs
have been broken of by sleet, it frequently yields
bushel OF large sized chestnuts. It Is a great
harbor for foxes which afford nice sport for the
young men of the neighborhood, during the win
ter season Ifthere Is larger tree in this county
we should like to hear Of it,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

The BANKs.-The loans and discounts Of The
several banks of this city, independent OF the
Farmers, amount to I,776, ,75l ,99, while depos-
its reach 81, ,023, ss0.59, according 10 the
quarterly Statement made on the 2Gth of June.
We infer from tho above 81, 500, 600 are requir-
ed to meet the demand for money or to transact
the business done in this city and vicinity.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
fRANCE
FhANCE
OF the fsc lions In the Assem-

LONDON, July s-A specssl despatch from
Paris to the Pal Nal GazsttS says complete
understandinRhas been effected between Gam
BETA and the LegitimistJ,for coalition of the
extreme Left and the Right on the vote In The
Assembly to-day on Lebrun's Interpolation
in relation to the suspension Of the, Uni0n.
The Left Centre it divided, but majority of
the Deputies belonging to that party will vote
against the Minister'S
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Saved from the GalIoWs.

ANNAPOLIS, July S.-Gov. Groome to-day in
accordance with the unanimous recomm endalion
OF the Judges Of the Supreme Bench, who heard
the motion for a new trial, commuted the pun
ishment OF Chas Henry Jones. colored, ssnten-
ced TO be hung on August 7th, for the murder
Of Edward Berry, colored, 10 imprisonment in
the penitentiary for iwenty-ons years from
this date
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

and Simple Sewing Machine would do well to call
at No. 7ls Market Street, Wilmington, Del. and
see one Of the incest Family Sewing Machines in
the world 1t has no equal it sews from the thick
est to the thinest ii desired without change
Of needles: Our hobby is simplicity, durability.
light running, and threading up required; self
threading shuttle and self-sstting needle Sold on
easy monthly instalment. or liberal discount of
for cash. Ladies don't buy heavy and eompli-
Gated machine. but get the light running New
American.
rs Market St.. Wilmington, Del.
jy7d4wly j. ii. PRIMROSE. Agent.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Row at a colored Excursion

RICHMOND, VA, July s.--During the excur-
sion of colored association of this city at Amel-
la Court Hosss on Monday negro knocked
constable down and a general row eusued, and
pistol ahois were fred, when the negroes fed,
one being shot 10 tie leg and several others
slightly wounded. A constable and the COM
monwealth's attorney were also slightly injured
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

:, ASSAULT AND BArrERY.-Last night, Charles
Rush, Thos. Headrck and Elton Hitler, made an
assault upon Mr.. Morris, clerk at the r., w. II
y: Depot restaurant, and injured him severely,
They were tried before the Mayor and held to
bail in the sum of $500 each TO answer the charge
al the next term OF Court.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

BASE BALL.-Amatch game of base ball will
take place ut the Schutzen Park, tomorrow
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock. between the Quickstep
club of this city and the Pennsy lyauia base ball
club Of Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

hENovED.-Ofice David bonner, of the Sixth
District, was recently removed by Mayor Smms
tor conduct unbecoming an officer. Park Mason
has been appointed in his place. Mr.. Bonner
was, In the maln, good officer, but We now have
q Mayor who is determined not to permit the
least misconduct on the part OF the police force.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

WATER STREET BUMMER.s-A gentleman
who took an early walk this morning, counted
thirty one bummers along Water street, between
French and Market. These bummsrs were re-
clinine in all manner Of graceful positions and
calmly taking their morning ..snoozen
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

SALE OF MoNEY.-Last night, at the regu.
lar, monthly meeting of Diamond State Loan
Association, $1,000 sold at 90 per cent. premium,
$1,000 at 2S2 and $3.50 at 22
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

Messrs. Cresswell, Leopold and Purvs. ap-
pointed to wind up the affairs of the Freed
mems Savings Bank, have accepted the com
mission, and qualify to-day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

SoLD.-Zadock Townsend has sold three
acres OF ground in New Castle Hundred,
to Mr.. Taylor, who lives almost adjoining
the same on the New Castle road for $500.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE Near Easton Talbot
county, Md, on Monday last, q negro named
Benson, attempted to outrage Mrs. Denny, a
white woman, and almost succeeded in the
vile attempt. Benson was arrested afterwards
and lodged in Easton Jail.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

ALFRED WALTON, Druggist. No. 235 Market
street respe ctully informs his friend and the public
In General th AT eeps hand all descriptions OF
medicines, and that competent person is at al
times ready to prescribe for such SICK as call at ina
price of the ,ines the same price as they would
CAV anywhere else; but that NO one is visited at
hafr aaidnces
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

Carysi AMI straight Nail Bru ,h 81, II All Brushss
Na'i Files, Nail Polishers. ect,, for sale by
L. E.BRINGHURST & CO..
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

nrodie's Miraculous Care for COrns, :.
An English remedy of great popularity. for re-
moving coTns with out pain,
ApothecaTies,
jelS Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Odd Fellows HALL Company.
REGULAR RSEMI-ANNUAL MEEITNa.- IA FLAT
TERING STAJEMENT.

REGULAR SEMI-ANNUAL MEEITNa.--A FLAT
IERING STATEMENT.
Last night, the regular, semi. annual
meeting OF the Odd Fellows Hall Compa
ny was held In the Hall, Third and King
streets, the President, DR.. II. F. Askew, in
the chair.
Henry Ecktl. Eeq., Secretary and Treas.
urer, stated that The financial condition OF
the Company hao never been so good as at
present. that tho building was never before
In such perfect condition for renting, that
never had there been q more faithful and
ethcisnt set of committees than the present
Board VI Curators, that all the floating
debts had Dsen reached, ami the Compan y
was now ready 10 declare a semi annual
dividend OF five per cent. He further
stated that by the first OF next year the
Company expected to not only declare
another dividend, bat to commence paying
Oft the permanent debt, which Is only !
little over $3.50O
A semI-annual dividend of We per cent
payable on the 18th inst. was then declared
after which the meeting adjourned.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Finest Salad Oil
F or sal > by
Fine Nail Scissors

L. BRIN6HURST h Co,
Corner Sixth and Market .tTects.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Special Notices.
Food COr lhe babies.

Children fs1 on RIDGES FOOD will thrive. be
strong and healthy. and become little models OF
youthful strength and childish beauty. aprzd9m
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09

Of venilla. Lemon, Orange. Rose. Bitter Aim ond
Ginger. Macs, Celery. etc., etc.. made and sold
&. BRINGHURsT & co..
Corner Sixth and Mark ct Streets
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
Prime Vanilla Rea

Prime Vanilla BeansI
sold wholesale and retail BY y
u BKtNGHURST CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-09
FINANCIAL AND CcMsrERCuAL.

WILMINGTON. Del, July 9, 1874,
Latest Stock quotations furnished by Merrick
lohnson 4 Co. 8. Il. Cor. 9Th and Market street
Wilmington. Del. at l y. N. to day. -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-08-15

Mr.. WALLACE P. GROOM, a well-known writer on
currency and financial affairs, and one of the editors
of the New York Mercantile Journal, writes to US
as follows under date of July 18th:
NEw York, July 18th, 1874.
yMessrs. Black & fluid, Honolulu:
GEETLEMEN.-"I In the issue Of your COMMERCIAL
ADVERTISER, bearing date Of the 9th ult., I find an
article ON financial affairs together with . message of
His Majesty Kalakaua R., with q proposed Act and
comments appended. Allow me to say that while
there is little room to doubt that the Act, II It
becomes a law, will prove Of great benefit, I regret
that a still better measure had not been adopted. If
your Government would materially reduce taxation
and issue paper money made a FULL legal tender to
meet such treasury deficiency as might occur, be-
cause of such reduction, and then regulate the volume
and 6r the value of such paper money. by making it
exchangeable in sums of $1,000 and multiples
thereof, at the option of the holder. for bonds of the
Government bearing an equitable rate of interest
say three and s~ixty-fye hundredths per cent, the
benefits accruing from such a policy would be simply
immense. If you, gentlemen, would but consider
the matter in all its bearings and appreciate its i'm
portance and should SO use your influence as to bring
about the adoption of such policy by your Govern
ment, the people would ever owe you a debt of graf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1874-08-15
The Queen of Hawai-

A lady resident at Honolulu writes to q Boston
paper a paragraph in regard to Her Majesty Queen
Kapiolani as follows ~
81 can't say what kind of a sensation she would
create in Boston literary society; but to one accus-
toned to Hawaiian features and dusky skins, she
makes a very pleasing picture. She is about thirty
five years Of age, a little above the average height,
portly in person, and carries herself with a queenly
dignity becoming her station, which dignity is en-
tirely natural to her. as It is to most of the Hawaiian
women. She speaks so little English that she does
not trust herself to use this language in company; so
conversation is somewhat difficult; but her bright,
pleased, intelligent expression makes up for q great
deal else. She had q reception of the ladies Of Ho-
nolulu at the Palace a few weeks ago. and her man
ners were worthy of any lady in the land, while her
dress was simplicity itself, but rich enough to suit
her rank In her younger days she was nurse to the
son of the present Queen Dowager, and was said to
be very beautiful. It was then thought that Kala-
kaua lowered himself somewhat in marrying one be-
low him in rank, but to my mind it was g very cred
liable thing, if he loved her, and / respect him all
the more for it. I saw their Majesties lately az q
grand party given on board the Benieia, and on that
she looked a Queen Of whom her husband
might surely be proud"