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Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-11-19

Oowing to Court being in session at New Cas-
tie or some other cause, business has been very
dull at Police headquarters for few days past
This morning, there were but two cases OF
drunkenness. but 81 dodgers were temporarily ac-
commodated.
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The CANAL JAM AT SUNNI BRIDaE.-Thc
"deep cut" on tho Delaware and Chesapeake
canal cuts through stratum of very treacher-
ous soil, which has at many times given great
trouble by its continually sliding iu, and filling
up the canal. 1t seems that thu WAS PARTIAL y
the cause of the recent jam. THO passage is 70
narrow at some points, on account { this trou-
bic with the quicksand, that single boat blocks
it up. On Saturday about mi hight, a barge
loaded with corn, on the. way fr nn Baltimore TO
New York, sank at one of these narrow places.
near Summit Bridge. All travel was consequent
ly stopped. The boats Of the Now York, Phila-
delphia and Baltimore transportation line We're
detained over two days. The steamers W. WhiL
din and j. S. Shrver, from Philadelphia, and
the steamers Josephine Thompson, Vineland and
II. W. Bruno; and the barge Ianthe, from New
York, were detained on one side, while the
steamers IL. L. Cav and Florence Franklin,
for Philadelphia, and two steamers fol
New York. were stopped on the lower side. The
barge was lightened by carrying oiI the corn in
baskets, &c, and on Tuesday at 2 p. NJ, with
the assistance OF the vessels detained the barge
was towed below.
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Humber lealers.

NEW YARD.
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
VIII ind they can purchase all kinds of BUILDING
MATERIAL at the lowest market rates,
at the NEW YARD Of
GILMORE uEwEs. FRONT AND PINE sTs.,
Who have constantly on hand a complete assort-
ment OF everything In the building line.
WHITE PINE AND HEMLoCK BILL LUMBER
SPECIALITY.
Particular attention given 70 sale OF Lumber In
carload lots.
GILMORE HEwES
WIN G. AzSDnyHAIL, Mangr WI. once.
seps-tf
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England.


LONDON, Nov. 10.
Prince Leopold, youngest son of Queen Vic
toria, is in a precarious condition. DIR. Jen-
ner was in attendance, all last night, His symp-
toms are more favorable this afternoon.
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THE HUNTINGTON, W. VA, BOY NOT CHARLEY ROSS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 49,
Dispatches received here from Huntington,
West Virginia, show that the child abandoned
there some weeks since, is not the missing
Charley Ross. The case has been fully investi-
gated by the Pinkerton agency, who now have
charge Of the efforts making for Charles recov-
erv
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A CURIOUS MARRfAoE.-Appeurance may be
deceptive. On Thursday last the office Of
Squire Peterson, in Media, vas siyly approach
ed by man who had the appearance of
tramp. He asked if the Squire was in, aud
when told that he was, beckon. Il to a woman
standing up the street to approach. The Squire
thought the parties desired an order for tile
poor house, especially as the woman was ac-
companied by two children one Nh infant Not
so they wanted to be married. aud promptly
responded to all questions, the woman nursing
the infant as the ceremony pr ceeded When
the knot was tied the man prom ily paid IS and
both left apparently well satis1ed.-ledid
American
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MOONLIGHT MoyNG.--It is currently report
ed about town that John AIanz, lessee Of
tho Schutzen Park Hotel, suddenly de
camped on Monday night to parts unknown.
Manz was at New Castle on Monday, where it IL
said several indictments are pending againft
him for selling liqnor illegally This, together
with being unsuccessful in the hotel business, II
is thought induced him to come tn such basty
conclusion. MIR. MANI was at one time an in
dustrious machnist of our city, but since en-
barking in saloon-keeping has not been fortu-
nate.
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RECOVERING. George Hardy. the lad who u
few days ago was struck in the forehead with Il
brick thrown by Simon Washing gton, a colored
man, at Second and Market streets, is gradually
recovering from his severe injury Washington,
who threw the brick and who had been sent to
The Grand Jury failed to fini bill against
him, the brick having been thrown at another per-
son who was teasing him and accidentally struck
the buy.
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The CUTTER 'HAmLroN." The u s. revenue
cutter Hamilton arrived off Chester, few DAYS
ago, from Loves, Del. The cutters cruising
grounds are from Great Egg Harbor, to Chm
colleague, including Delaware river and Buy
Williams, First Lieutenant Samuel A. Brooks
Second Lieutenant Frank L. lockwood, Third
Lieutenant Charles II. Stone, Chief Engineer {;
Joseph A. Severns, First Assistant Engineer
Henry +. Loyaene, Second Assistant Engineer
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DEATH OF s. d. WORTH ESQ., o,-Seth b Worth,
Of Coatesville, one of the most respectable and
well known citizens OF that town, died yesterday
was one of the firm of Steele h Worth, of
the ViadGct Iron Works, and has long been ac.
lively engaged i'll business, taking an active part
with his partner, in the construc ion of the Will
mington x Reading railroad, and becoming one
OF its Directors. His health has been impaired
by close application to business and his death ID
doubtless to be ascrbed to that cause.
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FREIoHT ON THE W. IL II. X. R.--For some
time past there has been gradual increase Of
and especially is this the case from Wilmington
to Coatesvllle. The freight principally consist
of blooms shipped by canal from Troy, New
York, and other northern cities to the wharveA
of the Company in tnis city, whence they are
shipped by rail TO the various rolling mills in
the vicinity Of Coatesville.
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finaurial Cards.

e9thHNhANf SVHAhps
TNHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK,
bos MARKET STREET.
Incorporated February U.s. 1851.
open TO receive deposits daily from =, A. ~, unt;i
I, p. M, and on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
A sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND,
Of six per cent. has been regularly paid on deposts
since the organization of the Bank and II ls the ex-
pectation OF the Managers, that this rate OF dlvi
When dividends are not withdrawn, they are 60
counted as deposits. Thus permanent deposits,
compound their interest twice IN each year
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM s. HMLEs, qEoRaR W. BunH
CLRMRNT B. SMYTH, GEORGE s. CAPEIiN
CHARLES VI. HowI1sD, N. L. LicnrEssrEis'' m M '
EDWARD DARLINGTON, NATHANIEL R BENSON
HENRY f. DUzE, Jos IL. Jackson,
&. NJ. sTorsxNBLRG, WA. II. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HI6aINs.
.... -. ....,.. MM. s. HIILES, PrssideHl.
GEO. W. BUSH, Vice President.
aprll-tf Il. II. TAYLOR, rrs an
ENIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF WILMINGTON.
DEPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MoNIEs
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
EDWARD BELTS, President.
GEO. D ARMSTRONG, Cashier.
PAID UP CAPITAL, s5oOoOO
w Philadelphia and New York Exchange FUR
nished to regular depostors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at 6& AN.
DIRECTORS.
Clement B. Smyth, George W. Bush.
Israel Pusey, Eli Garrett,
Henry 5. McComb Joshua T. Head.
Daniel James, William Tatnal,
.Eiward Belts. octi-iY
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FooT CRUsHeD.-John Finn, living at Eighth
and Bennett streets, had his foot badly crushed
this morning at the Harlan 4 Hollingswortl
ship yards. He was working Oh the monitor Aln-
phltrtt, and while wheeling beayy plate of
iron left it fall upon his foot. Another workman
had his toes hurt by the same plate. Finn was
tafen to his home and it is feared his foot viii
have to be amputated
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LITTLE GIRL HURT.-On Tuesday little six
year-old daughter OF Rebecca Y. Townsend
while at the residence of her grandfather zadoc
Townsend, in South Wilmington, was seriously
injured by the kick OF horse. Medical lid was
summoned and the child is nov suppose to be
out of danger
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SECOND EDITION.
Commercial Reports.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 10.
Cotton l5@1516c. Flour frrner, ,supers So s71S,
extras, "a rs Penna. extra family, S5. .25DG rs
wheat firm, red 81 249s1. 26 white, z1.9O0l .39;
old yellow corn "a new 10000 oats G2q65.
Whiskey S1.03.
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l27S THE COMMERCIAL 1879
10 - ALMANAC 40 e

1875 THE GSoMMMERcIAL STMlNs II 1878
AND
YEAR, -BOOK,
For 1875 Is in Press. and viii soon be issued 1t will
present. besides the usual accurate astronomical
tables.
l. The vote in Delaware by Hundreds for Presl-
dent and Congressman in 1872
q The vote for Governor and Congressman in
g. The Returns of the Little Election" in October
last.
q The vote for Sheriff in New Castle County for
O. The vote for city officers In 1872, 1873 and 1874
8 The vote for Members Of Council In 1873, and
4 Ths vote at School Election in Wilmington for
1874.
s. Postage rates (as altered
o. Population OF every Hundred in the State.
10. Tax aud License Laws of the State, (prepared
by Ex- Attorney General Lore.
II. List Of the U. oficers In Delaware
12, List OF stae officers.
13. List Of Justices of the Peace in Delaware.
II. List OF County and Hundred officers through
Besides the above, 1t will contain that which will
make 1t worth five times its cost 10 EVERY HOUSE,
WIFE IN DELAWARE, viz: so HOUSEHOLD RECEIPTS,
well tested by experienced housekeepers, and care.
selected especially for this work Every lady should
have the ALMANAC AND YEARBOOK for 1875. Price
ten cents for sale at the office OF Publication, at
the Book Stores in Wilmington, and by merc 1ants
throughout Delaware. Liberal discount to the
trade.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING co.
Publishers and Book Printers
bth and Market Streets,
nov12,tfddw Wilmington, Del,
T. P. McCADDEN. IA SMITH
MecADDHN G SMITH,
Importers and Jobbers OF
s.sss-.ss.ss..s..ssss.sst
TOYS
..sss...ss ..ss...s..............
NOTIONS AND FANCY GOODS,
..... .........................:
4. FIREWORKS.
'..............-.'"..,.
sss AND ss5 NORTH SECOND STREET.
mylb-im PHILADELPHIA.
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PRoTRAcTED MEETING AT Mr. SALEM.--The
protracted meeting which has been in progress
at Mt. Salem NJ. Il. Church is still going on with
encouraging results. The revival is principally
amongst parents and heads of families, between
40 and 80 Of whom have been converted and
added to the church.
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Weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.
Probabilities For Middle StateE continued
cold and generally cloudy weather, with north
or northwest winds, slight changes in barome-
ter, and light rains in the southern portion.
financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY,
New YORK, Nov. 49,
Gold, to-day, Sill.
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS
Furnished by Merrick, johnson Co., Bankers aud
Brokers, 9Th and Market stsl
LONDON, 1890, p. NJ, Nov. 10.
1865 8, 1864 1s67's 1O911 Ten-forties 1O4]l
New Fives lO3I Erie Shares 265l. Market
dull.
FRANKFORT, Nov. 49,
United States 5-2O's Of 1862, 97sl.
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Smusfments.
WATER WITCH FAIR
Commences at
INSTITUTE HALL TUESDAY EVENING,
NOV. 2irH,
AND CONTINUES TEN DAYS.
large lot of
USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES
DISPOSED OF By CHANCE AND SALE.
ADMISSION ......"......,............ Cents
N. B.-Contrlhutlons to the FAIR thankfully re-
celved at the Fair or at Adams 4 Bros 500 Market
street. movie Ct
INSTITUTE HALL,
Two Nights only, and Saturday Matinee
FRIDAY AND ATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2OrH
AND 2isT
FRIDAY EvESING NOV. goth, BENEFIT OF the
POOR, under the auspices of the 81. Vincent
de Paul Society.
CHARLES MAoSvoY'S
FAMOUS ORIGINAL HIBBRNICONl
AND EMEBALD COMEDY CoMPANYl
Melange OF Mlrth Music, Pathos and Scenery.
The HrBERNICON illustrates the bewltching
scenery OF ireland, accompanied by the choicest
flowers Of Irish Melody, Poetry aud Song. The
whole enllvened by the laughabe Episode, entitled
IRISH HEARTS;
OR, LOVE IN THE OLD SOD,
Enacted by the " EMERALDS," !" under the direction
OF Cherries MacEvOy, E,q.
Prices of Admisson-Admisslon, IS cts; Reserved
seats 90 cents; Children rs cts Admission to Natl
nee-Adults 25c.; Children 10c. novls 80
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Work RESUMED. Work was again proceeded
with, Yesterday, on the new basin on the
amei ded plan adopted ty the City Council
From 20 to so hands were set to work by Super.
intenient Hyde, but this number will be in
creased.
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gfip Sdrertisements.

EOAL CHEAP FOR CASH-S6 20 FOR
~ STOVE; $3.50 FOR NUT. GUARANTEED TO
BE OF BEST QUALITY.
GEO. W. BUSH a son, Ffench Street Wharf
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EDITION!
A DARING BURGLARY.
GAMES OF BASE BALL.
APPOINTMENT OF AN OFFICER.
POLICE CASES.

sUkdLARY-rHE BURGLAR CAPTURED-AssAULT
AND BATTERY.
Early this morning, Mrs. George Cooper resid.
ing at No. 5lS West Seventh street, was aroused
by u noise IN her bed room. Looking around
she saw II man busily engaged searching the bu-
resu drawers she immediately gave the alarm,
when the man He'd Dreclpitately, and made his
escape out the back way. He took with him a
box containing several silver spoons, knives,
forks, &c, amounting in value to n considerable
sum. Down stairs was found a lot of clothing.
which the burglar had packed up, but was forced
to leave behud IN his hurried fright, He had
effected an entrance Wy climbing throagh the sec
ond story window.
Information YVES immediately lodged at Police
Headquarters, when officers l4egg aud ScuIey at
once started IN pursuit of The burglar. At It'll
anu Lombard streets, they overhauled one Join
Blake, who they arrested having good reason to
suspect him. lie was searched aud the stolen oil
tices found in his pockets.
Blake was brought to the City Hall cells, and
later III the day was given hearing before
Mayor Simns. lie was held to bail In the sum
OF s2OOO to answer the charge at the next term OF
Court. In default oil bal he was committed tu
jnl.
Blake's residence was searched this morning
and several articles supposed 10 have been stolen
were discovered. lie is an old offender, and has
not been long out OF Jail.
Samuel Handy, colored, who was arrested b,
ofhcer Orr for the larceny OF small sum OF
money from parties in the Ninth Ward, was held
to bail in the sum OF $500 for his appearance al
Court.
John Calm arrested by officer Stewart, wa.
held for Court in the same sum, for assaul
and battery on VIM. Haggatty.
John Dougherty, for assaulting John w
McGaw, at the Seventh Ward Polls, during
held to bail in the sum of $500, for his appear
ance Mt Court. Officer Ieary made the arrest
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The MARKRrs-The street market was very
well attended, this moaning Notwithstanding the
Indictment weather, which probably curtaied the
supply to considerable extsnt. Fruit was vel '
abundantly displayed srd commanded good pr
ces. Butter has been variable during the past
few days, being as high as 40 cents at one time
Prices generally rolled rs follows:
Butter, 30, 33 and 80 cts per pound; roll %. 30 !;
eggs, 2Sa30 cts. per dozen chickens ranged from
Coo 10 81 50 per pair beans, 10 per quart applee,
l5a20c per half peck, or 81 25as1 IS per bushel !;
white potatoes, 20a22 per half peck, or 81 40 per
bushel; cabbage, 5al0 per head whortleberrics,
l2al5c. per quart dcwberries, Sal2c. per quart
rbubarb, II to Is per bunch onions, TO dc. !;
raspberres ranged from l2 to IS cts. per quart /;
beets, Gallo cts. per bunch; cranberries, lac. per
quart; beef l6a22 per pound pork. loal4 do.
tomatoes, SO cents per peck, or $500 bushel
pears, 2Oa25 cts. per peck; peaches, l5a50 peck
veal, l0a2O, do mutton, Sale do. liver, 10 do.
lard, Hale do. sausage, II do.
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BASE BALL.

THE GAs,Ss DOWN TIE srATE-1nE ". LINING
TON AND NEW CASTLE CLUBS DEFEATED.
Az Georgetown, yesterday, the "Tom Col
Inns" club of this city, played q match game
OF base ball with the Central Club of George
town. At the close of The seventh innings
the Wilmington boys had good, safe lead,
but by careless, indifferent playing they lost
the game by score of 81 to 30.
At Milford, the Tammany club, of New
Castle, played match game with the Milford
club, and retired with defeat, by score of
70 to 20. Verify New Castle county was un-
fortunate yesterday, both from political and
sporting standpoint.
Tomorrow afternoon, at the { huetzen
Park. the }. B. Shibc club, of Philadelphia
and The Quickstep of this city, will play a
match game. Both clubs are composed of
good players, and the game viii doubtless be
an Interesting one.
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THIRD EDITION !!
A VERY NARROW ESCAPE
SIIIPMENTOF PEACHES
coL0RED EQUAL Representation
Narrow Escape.
MAN NARROWLY ESCAPES BEING CRUSHED
TO DEATH AT MILFORD

MAN NARROWLY ESCAPES BEING CRUSHED
TO DEATH AT MILFORD.
At Milford, yesterday morning, A. j SPRING
er, OF this city, attempted to jump on the ex-
cursi0n train after it started off. In doing SO
ne tripped over another man and fell down
between the station platform and the cars. He
was quickly pulled out by some men standing
near, aud received only few slight bruises
but MS escape from being crushed to death
was ceItiiny narrow.
Tbs practice of jumping on moving trains
y extremely FOOLISH, more especially on the
june Ion IL Break water Railroad, Here tbe
stations are built with platforms extending so
far out, that there is only space of six OF
eight inches between them and the cars.
Should man slip down into this space, he
would be instantly crushed to death between
the platform and the moving train. Only
few days ago gentleman was instantly kill
ed, in this manner at Nassau Station a few
miles below Georgetown.
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Tho Camse Of TEMPE

fhe Cause OF Temperance finds one OF ~
and "appetizers," made of cheap whisky and re
fuse liquors. finished up to suit deprnyed appetites
und or the name of medicine. DR. WALkER 5 CAL
tFORNIA tISGNR BIrrERs are none OF these. They
are not Il beverage. but n genuine medicine.
purely vegetable, prepared from California herbs
st0m .ch. liver. kidneys. bladder. skin and blood,
tn are an inlaIlible and unrivaed remedy. - Nv
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DIE O..

CAREY. In this city ON the osth OF July, infant
son vt John W. and Leyina Carey. aged II months
AMI - days.
The relatives ami friends of the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from their
residence. on jackson street above Eighth on Wed
nesday afternoon. Mt han-past o'clock. Inter
ment at Riyervlew Cemetery.
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APPoINrMvNT.-James H. Pluukett, of this
city, has been appointed Notary Public, vice Jas.
McCabe, deceased. Mr.. Plunkett occupies MIR.
McCabes late office, in the second stony OF the
Telegraph Building. where he will be much
pleased TO transact all business ent. listed III h's
care,
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To ATLANTIC CITY.-The Excursion to
Atlantic City will leave King street wharf
punctually at o'clock. &c I'd dinner provided
at Atlsntic City for so cen'a These will be 90
Tickets for sale at the wharf 10 -morrow morn
ing. This delightful rain will ley the dust and
make the ride more pleasant.
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TUESDAYS sHIPMfVT

LoFLtNDs ORATORY.-M Major Lola nd
made short see ch ut the Republican Con
vention yesterday. which did not make veIy
favorable impression, His oratory was sew
erely commented upon, on the train coming
up, and the prevailing opinion seemed to he
this lie can't touch Massey or Davidson.
and Bird can beat him out of his boots
Why then, I'D not the Convention nominate
Bird, Davidson or Massey?
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INJJRt .-Du ag the r.de to GeorgetoN D.
yesterday, Wash'rh on Cox attempted TO prevent
the discharge OF The cl1uon (scc'1g some
dangerously close to it) by placing his hPnd over
the touch-hoc lie was too late, however, and
his right h?nd wa yea severely bu"ed in the At
tempt.
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PERsoNAL.-JohnH Henry Publ, Esq, left
this city TO day, for a two weeks soiourn at
Red Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. We
hope the Squire will have a pleasant time.
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SALE OF MONEY. AT the regular. month y
meeting of Wilmington Loan Association
last evening, $4,000 sold at 3il. per cent pre-
MUM.
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PEACHES,

MONDAYS SHIPMENT
Regular peach shipments commenced Mon
day, and were as follows:
10 Jersey City 30 cars or lG 800 baskets
To Philadelphia 10 $500
Total 81 25,C')
TUESDAYS SHIPMFNTs.
10 Jersey City "a GAYS or 1900 baskets,
10 fhliadelphil lC " 5000
Total 90 $1,000
Previous shipm1s 50 " $4,000
Total thus far, 1O2 " q" $1,000
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-23

MOSES W1FE.-A clerical gentle
man from whom the Drawer is always
pleased to hear sends the folio wing:
As | was paying pastoral visits some
years ago, in the State of Tennessee, a
lady said to me.
'1m very glad you've come. l was
reading in the Bible the other day a
bout Moses marrying a niger, and I
wish you would explain the matter"
at don't read that way in my Bi-
ble, l replied; ''it reads that Moses
married an Ethiopian woman"
"Well, doesn't that mean mig
ger ?"
81 will tell you how it was" 1 an.
swered "There was a terrible wal
waged by the Philippians against the
Egyptians, and two great armies sent
from Egypt against them had beer
destroyed. The Philippians were gov
erned by magnificent Queen, some
thing like Semiramis, who led out hel
own armies, and knew how to gain {
victory. But when Moses was sent
with third Egyptian army agains
her, he asked help of God, and man
aged so wisely that the queen agreed
to surrender all her forces to him, anc
become tributary to Egypt, provided
he would marry her."
"Well," said the old lady ~ pa'
sure 1t wasn't any common niger. -
EDIToR's DRAWER, in Huper's Mage
zine tor august.