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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22
Newark Items.

NEWARK, Oct. 10.
The lecture Of the Rev. John G. Morris, at
Delaware College, Thursday evening last, was
one Of the most pleasing, amusing and instruc-
tive kind, and well repaid those who had the
good fortune to he present. The audience WAS
very good. The next lecture will be OH Friday
Oct. 23d, by W. H. Wahl, PHI d. Subject,
"Coaln
A meeting of the Democrats of white CLAY
Creek Hundred and vicinity was NJ well attended
as the former Saturday night meetings John
OByrne Esq, WAS the principal speaker, and,
as usual, the Republicans were made out to be i.
very bad party of men. The Republicans have
called q meeting for next Saturday night, when
we understand, Levi @. Bird, and Anthony Hig-
gins, Esqs, will speak, and it would be very well
for all Of the Democrats to be present on
this occasion, as one side docs very we'll
until the other 10 heard.
Last night, large number Of tramps put up
at the Hotel Lookup This has been the case for
some time-at times more than can well be ac-
comodated, understand the lookup is short Of
bedding, il they have any. It may be that one
has an old ticking, an old blanket or quilt, that
is not much use to them, yet would be very use.
full to those who are unfortunate enough to have
to use the lookup instead Of the Hotels. Any
thing OF the kind handed to the town would be
very thankfully received, and by the unfortu-
mates likewise. We certainly hope the ladies will
attend to this.
ball was played. This time Newark was victor
ious The Big Elk (Maryland) nine came to
Newark to play the Agile nine Only innings
were played, at the 9th inning the Agile scoring
SO to l. The following is the score :
Innings. ............ 20 4 J61
Agiles. ......................10 10 Q 10 9-44
orceoias. ..,..........,..-0 U % IS
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New Castle Items,
NEW CASTLE. De.

NEW CASTLE, Del, Oct 20.
A horse which the Messrs Cleaver have been
using for a few weeks broke from the hitching
tree in front of their office, yesterday morning,
and being frightened ran violently down Del
aware str set. As in her alarm, she took to the
pavement, the safety of several persons was en-
dangered The vehicle to which she was attach
ed, Jenny Lind carriage, was completely
wrecked 1t is not the first time that the horse
has performed such ovoluhons-
Mrs. DR.. Copper, who died on Friday last, OF a
painful illness, WAS buried this morning at IL
O'Clock. She WAS an old resident of New Castle,
and large concourse Of relatives and sympathi-
zing friends testified their regard for the de-
ceased, by their presence at her funeral. Gov.
Groome. of Maryland, nephew Of Mrs. Copper,
has been in town several days, drawn here by the
death and burial OF his aunt.
Our citizens will doubtless be permitted to
enjoy repetition of the entertainments which
gave such universal satisfaction last year. A
reorganization of the association is talked about.
Besides charsdes and tableaux the programme
will embrace music, vocal and instrumental.
| On Sunday morning, between and 2 o'clock,
| crowd Of drunken rowdies made such noise
the Sheriff 3 house, that sleeping WAS impossible
So offensive were their orgies to the quiet resi-
dents of that vicinity, that the attention Of the
sheriff WAS at last called to their performances
| and he arrested one OF them A more ef1icien
police organization for New Castle is imperative
ly demanded. NJ.
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THEY SEER TO REDEEM PLEDGED PROPERTY BY
FoRoE--sEvERAL SHOTS FIRED.
The Centreville OJseruer relates that about
the LIST inst, party of sailors rented from Jas.
B. Price, on Kent Island, small tenement for
occupancy whilst they repaired their sloop, de-
posting with him u rifle for security. A few
days ago the party went to redeem the rifle, but
they had damaged the property 30 much that
Mr.. Price declined to give itnp. They afterwards
returned AMI reported the damages repaired and
Mr.. Price proposed to 60 with them to the
house and see if all WAS right when one of the
men proposed to remain at Mr.. Prices house
until he and the others could 60 to the tenant
house and return. This Mr.. Price declined to
permit. when they commenced to quarrel with
him. He then sent young man in his employ
to see the property and report its condition to
him. On his return he was met by one of the
men, revolver in hand, who ordered him into the
house, and he started to neighbours to get a
gnn- Tho party thor ra-nponad their quarrel
with Mr.. Price. drawing Their Weapons when a
general skirmish commenced, the men
firing several shots at Mr.. Price, and
he, having taken revolver from one OF them
snapped it at them. They then applied chloro-
form to his nose, but lie jerked away from them,
and his wife having started for help the men
ran off, having first dealt Mr.. Price severe
wound on the side of his head and one on his
shoulder. He, with others who came to his res
cue, followed them, but they pushed of in their
boat and set sail for Annapolis,
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AN UNNAruRALIzED DEMOCRAT DIsrUnBs REruB-
LLCAN MEETING FOR WHICH SEVENTEEN ooLoRED
MEN ARE COMPELLED TO SUFFER.
The Republican meeting at Newport OIL Satur-
day night WAS considerably disturbed by man
named Montgomery, who twice provoked quarrels
with colored men, in which he brandshed his
pistol freely IN the crowd. Montgomery is al
1rishman, by birth, said to be not naturalized,
and is an employee in the rolling mill at New
port.
Monday, warrants were issued by Esq. Kill
gore, in the name Of the State for the arrest Of
seventeen colored men charged with assault and
battery. Constable John Ward proceeded
to Newport to make the arrests and procuring
four OF the alleged offenders-John Allen,
Isaac Clark, David Charles aud Middleton Davis
conveyed them before the Esquire who gave
them hearing an hour in advance Of the time
fixed e o'clock) and before the friends Of the
accused could reach the Office. The three
first named were held in $500 to an.
swer at Court the last in $500. Com
mittments were then issued. and the Deputy
| Sheriff started on his way to New Castle, foul
and one-half miles distant. The prisoners were
marched the entire distance on foot. ahead o.
| the Deputy, who rode behind, two abreast, the
leading couple being hAndcuhed.
On arriving at New Castle, Allen who wa
known to be peaceful and lAw-abidiDg citizen
was bailed, H. H. McMullen becoming his sur
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Dover.

THE NEW COURT HoUsE-sHERIFF's sALE-pENIN-
aULA PEACH GROWERS, &c.
Correspondence OF the Commercially
DOVER, Oct. 20.
The court house is approaching completion,
but will by no means be ready for use at the next
term Of court, as was at first supposed.
The Capitol Hotel is having quite an improve
ment by the addition OF q wing which will ac-
commodate quite number more guests.
The land Of Joshua II. Clements WAS offered
at sheriffs sale, this afternoon but not reaching
its value, the highest bid being 1921. 25 per acre,
it was withdrawn by the attorney. J: P. Con
eggs, Esq. The tract of land of Thomas e..
Frazier containing los acres, with improvements,
WAS sold at the same time for S625.
A great interest is shown in the political arena
by both parties, but no meetings OF any conse-
quence have been held. Several are advertised
for next week.
The Peninsula Fruit Growers Association,
which was advertised to meet this afternoon, did
not come together, and the meeting was post.
poned until the third Tuesday in February.
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Wilmington Markets.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Oct. 81.
The prices of marketing;ths morning were gen
orally unchanged from our last report. Butter
rules a trihe lower on account Of the continued
green pastures and pork and other meats ar.
also coming down. The markets were full. ant
well patronized by both sellers and buyers. Thu
| following are the ruling prices
Medts.-Beef steak 1s925c per pound roasts
l202Oc stews, 10@l4c Clipped, 25a30c NUT
ton, 12@1sc chops, 18G'20c veal, 12@15c
outlets, 18@20c; pork, l2@15c bologna, LAG
15c ham, l6418c sliced, 20@25c shoulder L
@14c fitch 12c; lard, 15c; sausage, 15c
scrapple 8@10c.
Ftna--Apples 1O@l2c per half peck pears
4Oc; dried apples l2@l5c per pound dried
peaches l2@15c per pound ; grapes Go 10c pei
quart puMs l5@20c per quart crab apples
l5@2oc per half peck. Chicken grapes loc per
quart
Vegetables. Potatoes 1920 per half peck
string beans, 12c; lima beans, 10c. per quart
onions, Csc per half peck cabbage, 4910c per
head; beets 5@10c per bunch pumpkins 10000
apiece tomatoes, 10@15c per half peck egg
plants 5@12c apiece green peppers 1Oc per
doz. Ruts bagas, 15c per half peck turnips loo
Miscellaneous. : Butter 40@45c per pound
eggs 30c per dozen chickens, alive p10Ota,41.5O
per pair; dressed 18920c per pound; corn 12@20c
per dozen honey SOC per pound smearcase &c
per bowl tallow 10c per pound /; corn meal &c
per pound oats Csc per bushel corn ears Csc
per bushel chestnuts 12c per quart tnrkies
80 a pair ducks 81. 0O@Sl. so per pair.
Ffsh.-Halibut, 25c per pound perch, 100
15c cat, 12t0l5c bass 12@15c cells, 15c blue
fish, 1OGl2c salmon, 12c ; rock, 15c founders
12c haddock, loo cod, 15c :mackerel, 12M5oc.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

We are now advertising several leading Phos-
pilates, but would particularly invite TIE attention
OF farmers 10 the improved Star Bone Phosphate,
manufactured by Hubbard 4 Bro, Wyoming. Del
THIS phosphate has merits commensurate with Its
repnt1lon, which Is equal to any In the marker and
nllleh lower price than any other phosphate The
satisfaction resulting from its use can only be at
essentially bone, employed in ils manufacture. max
ingf undoubtedly the hest manure for all crop.
that can be put in the soil
Messrs. Hubbard Il Bro are now SHINING II tn al
parts, aud orders coming in daily, Indicating
general use this fall. Those expecting to use TIT
improved star Bone Phosphate Will avoid disap
poniment by sending their orders early
HUBBARD BRO,
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ComAerci0l Reports.
WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
PH1IADEIpHIA Oct o.

| WEEKLY REVIEW OF THE PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
| PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20.
Barh.-Quelcitron, No. steady at e35 y ton.
Tanners Bark is held at $l9 z cord, for Spanish
oak, and *11@l2 for Chestnut.
Bees,cdr, moves slowly at 29930c for yellow.
Feathers, are depressed, Southern and West
ern in lots at S5Q40c for inferior old, 50@62 for
good 63@56c for prime and choice duck At
3s@45c, and chicken 1t 7010c.
Fruit dried, apples at $1,000, and peaches
8 to &c.
Hides.-The supply has been reduced by the
action demand and advanced the price Nc per
pound. We quote heavy steer 12c; medium 11c.
COW l0c; and branded loo per pound. Green
| steer from the butchers Sc and COW 6lSc per
pound.
Seeds.-Clover seed quiet, 1000 bushels sold 1t
10D101fc. per pound. Timothy in fair request
3.400 bushels, part at $3.50 and peri at prices
not named. Flaxseed is in demand by the
crushers at 5l.75.
Prooisions-Me pork s23@23.5O; prime s22;
in lots s51 per barrel dried beef at i7@l9c per
pound for city smoked, and 1G@17c for Western.
Bacon dull At 14@15c. Lard 131@@141sc ger
pound. Cheese 16@1714c. Butter weak and
eggs Pennsylvania 2S@30c per dozen, and 2G0o
% for Western.
Grain.--The wheat market has again been
dull. Sales Of 5000 bushe Pennsylvania Indiana
and other western red at 81. 1s@1.2l per buAhel.
1000 Pennsylvania and western amber at 81. 22dD
l.27. Illinois amber at $122@1.24. Rye in good
request. North Riv SLOT Delaware VI. 05 For
corn the market has been unsettled with prices
falling of from 8 to &c. Pennsylvania and
Western yellow al 8S36D7lc. Oats, Western GAO
CSC Pennsylvania 59c,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

ENGINES.
-PoRTIBLE AND STATIONARY OF ALL SIZES.
NEW AND SECOND HAND.
READY FOR DELIVERY AT SHORTEST NOTICE.
Can furnish Immediately one s-horse power Sec
. ond hand Baxter and one S-horse power Horizontal
engine and boiler We also manufacture
sHAFTlNG, HANGERS, PuLLEYs AND OTHER
MACHINE WORK.
AND DO REPAIRING WITH PRoMPTNEss
A. l.. HENpERER Il CO.,
ort22-6mw Third and Tatnall Sts., WILL Del.
+pUBLIC SALE
Will be so at Public Sale, at the residence of the
subscriber, in Christian Hundres, on
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27Tn, 1874, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, sharp,
The following articles as the subscriber intends re.
moving to Florida:
IN bay horse, gray mare. cows, ASYR
G1N 3 shoat Pigs, lot Ct poultry, hives AIT
FRMING UTENSILS.
Plow, harrow, cutiyator,l horse cart and harness
spear hay-fork and tackle, ay-bed Van wickle fan
straw cutteI grain cradle scythe, briar forks
spades, shoVels wheelbarrow, broad axes, crow
bars post spade, low chains, rakes, hoes anvil and
wise, COW chains, earth closet, de- l Germantown
sets light harness, set wagon harness carriage
| poles.
| HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN FURNITURE.
| PARLOR-Cbalrs, hair cloth table, sofas. heater
Csnunyslde writing desk, ~ yards carpet
| DINING hOOM-Stde board, refrigerator, walnut
cane seat chairs, looking glass. book case, carpet
| tables stove.
kITCHEN-spear's patent cooking stove side
| board, tables, tubs, buckets, dc.
CnAMBER FURNlTURE-Bed. leads and bed
ding, looking glasses, washstands and racks, bu
| reaus, tables, chairs, carpets, etc.
| Settee, preserve closet, benches. etc.
! Terms o. SALE WIN. . FLEMING,
L. w AM tt
| oct22W6 Std
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DEATHS.

PHiLLlPs.-In this city, on the 10th instant ThOmy
fhll!lps' aged years, week and days
LUNGkEN AT Marcus Hook, Pa, on Oct 18Th
1874, Dr. H. Il. Lungren, Of VOusla vla
SOUTHAMPTON the morning of the 2lsl inst, at
the residence Of his parents, 1921 Market street,
Samuel s. Southland, aged IS.
WILSoN.-ln this city. on Friday, October 10th, at
the residence OF her daughter, s. A. Wnlrup,
Elizabeth Wilson, IN the 18TH year of her age.
BIRNiE,-In this city on HE 18th inst. Elizabeth
Blrnie, aged rs years.
COUPFR.-At her residence in New Castle, Del,
Oct nth, 1874, Mr.. Mary h. Conpcr, relief Of the
late James Copper, NJ. d.
CHALFASH.-On Saturday. Octob, 18th, FRANKIE
b.. son OF Il. +. and Elizabeth Chalfani, aged IL
years.
TURNER-In this city, Sunday evening, Oct. 18th
1874, at the residence of her parents, Thomas and
Lucy Turner, No. so1 Orange Street, Molie {. Tur
ner, In the 10Th year OF her age.
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ark Items y.

NEWARK, October 81.
Mrs. Andrew Steward went to attend the fune-
raj Of her brother-in law, last Tuesday, at Cecil
ton, and while there was taken sick and died Of
congestive chill on Sunday. When she grew dan
gerously i'll her husband WAS sent for, but she
died before he could reach her bedside. She
leaves two children. Her remains were brought
to Newark for interment.
Protective Circle No. L. Brotherhood of the
Union, have determined upon ball during the
approaching season, to be given in Lntton's Hall
on Friday evening, February, 2lst
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The Eastern shore,
CECIL COUNTY.

CECIL COUNTY.
Ducks are plentiful in Elk river.
Ben Burton was jailed last week, charged with
stealing wheat from W. T. Boulder.
Elkton has just had an amateur tournament,
Port Deposit has purchased a steam fire en-
glne, and in this respect is much ahead Of coun-
try towns.
Geo. v. Hapsburs vas the winning knight in
the Port Deposit tournament and crowned Miss
Worlen of Baltimore.
The game law expires on the Goth.
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From >Oialersct County

couRT-LocAL OPTION ELEcrfoN--A MINIsrER's
HORSE (WHICH TRoTs LIKE WIND
Correspondence Of the COMMERCIAL
PRINCESS ANNE, Oct lG.
This Is Court week, and Princess Anne is of
course crowded.
Paramount District and three others will vote
on Local Option on the 3rd of next month, and
the friends of temperance are working up the
interest az well AZ they can A mass meeting is to
be held OH the 10Th and be addressed by two dis
tingushed lawyers of the county.
Yesterday, rode after the famous blooded
mare, owned by minister in Paramount. It was
like riding in a car when there is full head of
steam and no track. She is lively as bird, gay
as fairy, and trots like The wind. if you know
how that goes. ]. b.
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Where she woodruff Tsvinesh.

MEA6RE COMPANY AT THE OPERA HOUSE, LAST
KvENING-AN UNPRofITABLE DISCOURSE ON IN
sAvoRy SUBJECTS.
Mrs. Woodruff delivered one Of her character
istic addresses. At Opera House, Monday even
ing, to very small audience. She spoke for An
hour and a half, pretending to describe the
''most damnable corruptions," Of American So
ciety, generally "Rottenness and corruption
was the burden of her theme, and public men,
ministers, and private life everywhere was rep
resented ~ covered with it.
She thought our system of government was in
danger Of destruction, Congress unblushingly
criminal, and vice sapping the roots of national
existence. The country must fall, will fall, and
II about to fall. As to the churches she had moi
been in one, for eighteen years. The forty thouh.
md ministers Of the present day are all false
teachers. She dwelt especially on the social re-
lstions, and unblushingly talked upon subjects
which however needing discussion, are not fl
for the public lecture platform, and promiscu
GUS audience.
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To say Oak HAIL. means "corner of Sixth and
Market streets Philadelphia" as every child knows
and suggests the name OF the giant clothiers Wanna
I-aker Brown. This great house announces in our
columns for the Eau and Winter trade, A NEW DE.
PARTuRE: ], Cash the invartabe terms. g. Every
nami'g NE goods and specifying in open figures he
tnrayiaete price. 8 guarantee, signed by the firm
to accompany each garment 1. The money to be
returned the purchaser II within ten days he finds
room for d scontent at his purchase. Under these
considerations, Messrs. WsDamaker 4 Grown Justly
willing TO aid in lifting this important branch Of
trade upon their lofty and solid "Platform of -four
plank, to purchase their fall and winter stock a,
oak haL. be sure to read and peruse the adver.
us;ment found in our present issue.
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PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
u. =. Circuit Court.

ADJOURNED SESSION, YEsTERDAY-THE JURY PRES
ENT-sEvERAL IMPORTANT CASES POSTPONED.
An adjourned session of the United States
Circuit Court was held yesterday, Judge Brad
ford presiding. The Petit Jury was present,
having been brought back to try the several ca
nal boat cases (suits against Collector Nolen,
transferred from the State Courts into this
Court and also the case of the United Statef
against Chas. II. Il. Day and his sureties. All
the cases were continued until the 4th Tuesds,
in January next.
The Equity case of Dennis, assignee of Girls
field, ps. Brnghurst, was set down for re-arg,,
mont the 2lst OF December noxt.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

REPAIRING THE SIDEWALKS. - Several weeks
ago notification was served upon the owners of
property in front Of which unsafe and uneven
paved. In most instances these notifications
were disregarded, xnd now the Street Commits
soner has set about the WORK himself, collect
ing the cost from the owners Of the property.
We shall thus have good sidewalks when tile
much ill-feeling, WITH probably, many broken
limbs will be saved.
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Ia Season.

Nice Clothing: SO handsome,
Ills pleasant u wear,
Sn well put together
II never will tear;
OF Equality HIGHEST,
New styles for the Fall,
Whist prices are lowest
You'll find at TOWER HALL.
HIGH qualities, Low prices. and reliable garments
are the legitimate Inducements offered to purchasers
BY BENNETT 4 CO., TO AER HALL CLOTHISG
BAZAAR, BIS MARK RT STREET, half way between
9Th ana 9Th Streets, Philadelphia.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CENTENNIAL STOCK
Edward Belts has subscribed for five shares in
the Centennial stock in his own name, two in
the name of his wife, Mary, and one each for
his five children-tweve in all. The Philsdel-
phia Inquirer classes this among the '.nOtable
subscriptions" and characterizes it as "the true
ay,irit
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

New FEATURE IN BUILDING. An entirely new
feature in building in this city has entered into
the construction Of two of the three dwellings
which Joseph r. D. Seeds is erecting in Wash
ington street. between 9Th and 9th. for VIM. u
Westbrook. The pressed brick fronts are laic
ip-black mortar instead of white, which is the
prevailing style in this city, and the win
dows will consist Of three panes of glass Instead
Of four-the pane in the lower sash beng sol
id one, while two fill the upper sash. The WALL
have risen to the second floor, and the new fea
ture of the black mortar attracts much attention
from the passers-by.
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MONEY FOR ELECTION PURPossEs.-The Media
american has it from good authority that the
Democrats have sent 800 into South Chester
borough, and like amount to Aston township,
and adds 1t is too late to pay taxes, and these
amounts are rather heavy for ordinary and hon.
est electioueeriuC PURPOSES,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

TIE OCTOBER Considerable interest
has already been enlisted in the rural districts
in relation to the trials Of speed which have
been arranged by the Wilmington Trotting Asso-
citation. II our own citizens are proportionately
interested, the attendance will far exceed that
Of any day Of the Middetown Fair.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

UNDERTOOK RESIGNED. = The West Chester
Ne,cs Of yesterday has this to say OF Udder-
cooks present condition The doomed man
has seemingly become resigned to his fate, and
expresses himself to his counsel that no now re-
CARDS death preferable to lifelong incarcera-
ton inside OF prison walls. His manner to-day
is not that OF q broken down, desperate man,
but to the contrary is suggestive that he has re-
solved to meet death, as onlya brave, penitent
ma car
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

PROPERTY PURCHASED AT New CAsTLE.-It ia
stated at New Castle that Mr. Stephen P. M
Tasker, of the firm Of Morris Tasker Il Co.,
has purchased the Rogers farm near that town.
with q fine river front, and advantages for man
ufactnrng, for the sum OF $4,000. Rumor has
i'll that the design is to establish there locomo-
tive works, and tho old story is revived that it is
not intended to make new concern altogether
but to transplant the Baldwin Works from Phil
adelpha.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

RECOVERY OF A STOLEN BIBLE.-About ten
days ago the pulpit bible was stolen from the
first Presbyterian Church at Chester. 1t has
since been recovered, gentleman in that city
having purchased it for $3.50 from man who
said he was in distress and compelled to sell lis
family bible to obtain food The original cost
OF the book was 800.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-22

ROBBED ON THE HIaHwAY.-Tuesday morning
peddler while walking on the Wilmington X
Reading Railroad near Brinton's Bridge, was
met, about O'Clock, by three masked men, who
knocked him down and robbed him of $50, in
money and a large part of the goods which his
pack " contained. When first felled to the
ground, he made an attempt at resistance, but
the rullians drew pistols and threatened him with
instant death il he did not desist from crying
out, and he desisted. The man was not seriously
injured and was Soon again Oh his journey. The
thieves have not been arrested, nor are they
KNOWN West Chester Mems.