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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
The Loss at Port Deposit.
EXAGGERATED sTATEMENTs-THE DAMAGE NOR
GREATER THAN $780, 900. or 100000.

EXAGGERATED sTATEMENrs-THE DAMAGE Nor
GREATER THAN $50, 900, on 100000.
correspondent Of the Baltimore american,
correcting some exaggerated statements in rela-
ton to the extent of the loss at Port Deposit by
the recent food, places this valuation upon the
damage sustained
Ihaye taken come little pains to satisfy my
self in regard to the actual and possible losses
to all parties concerned and think am justi-
fed in saying, taking all things into coneidera-
ton, that the losses combined cannot exceed
thirty or forty thousand dollars at most And
| think am not far out of the way when
say that three hundred or four hun
drod thousand dollars would pay for all the lum-
ber in the yards here, not stick Of which has
been lost, and all the property in any way Affect
cd by the flood In making up my estimates OF
the damage inflicted set down the loss to the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore rail-
road and the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central
road in the way of expense incurred to put the
tracks in good running condition at five to six
thousand dollars for the two roads. The lum-
ber dealers will be at the heaviest loss, which
will be incurred in repiling and resorting their
lumber, aud do not underate the expense when
put it at ten thousand dollars.
Railroad Company will be at considerable
expense in gathering together their large lot Of
railroad ties, which are scattered promiscuously
around. l estimate their loss not to exceed two
thousand dollars, and am confident that twelve
hundred dollars will cover all other losses, and
replace things in az good a condition az before
the flood. Many of the poorer, hard-working
classes suffer severely in the loss OF their little
property, and they can be pitied.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
The Reading 4 Lehtgh IL. IL.
coNDIrloSs OF ITs LEASE BY THE PHILADELPHIA
Il READING CO.

CONDITIONS OF ITs LEASE by THE PHILADELPHIA
4 READING co.
The conditions of tho lease of the Reading
& Lehigh II. R (Wilmington 4 Reading extern
sion) have just been made public. The loco-
motive and rolling stock of the leased road are
sold for $40, 79l. 81, the Reading Railroad Com
pany ngreeng to pay out of this sum all claims
that may be held az gainst the Reading and ,Le-
high Railroad for or on account OF any OF the
signed, or for u on tccotnt Of any dAsna8s MI!
sing from the location or construction OF
the road. The Reading Company agrees
to pay on the first days OF septam-
ber and March of each year the entire net
profits that may have accrued during the pre-
ceding six months to punctually pay all taxes,
charges or assessments to indemnify and save
harmless the Reading sand Lehigh Railroad
Company from all liabilities, claims, suits, costs,
damages and expenses resulting from any act or
omission on the part of the lessees ; to maintain
the railroad in good order and condition, keep
it in public use, and operate the same with all
reasonable caro- and efficiency 10
surrender the railroad and premises demised at
the expiration of the term to keep full, accurate
and separate accounts OF all the business receipts
and revenues accruing from the road the Read
ing and Lehigh Railroad Company is to maintain
its separate corporate existence, the President
of the Leading railroad beng constituted the
attorney for that road.
There appears to be nothing in the above to
guarantee the payment OF the bondholders or
other creditors Of the Berks County Railroad
Comnauy
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
johnson and Grant.

['' Parson Brownow, in the Knoxville Chronlcle.]
Andy johnson, in the Senate, speaks OF his af-
lection for the Southern people, referring to
that class of them who participated in the ro-
belion and IN the same speech charges Presi-
dent Grant with being actuated by feelings Of
yindictiveness and hatred toward them. When
We consider the records Of the two men, We are
forced to the conclusion that no man not having
the brazen-faced impudence Of this brawling
demagogue could thus speak. The first dif-
ference Which ever occurred between johnson
and Grant grew out Of Johnson's desire
to have General Robert L. Lee arrested
and hung for treason. Grant was opposed to
Johnson's programme of arresting and trying
Lee for two reasons First, he did not want to
hang Lee and secondly, he told johnson that
to do 30 or to arrest and try him would be vi
olation Of the parole which he had given the
General on his surrender. But Johnson,
gardless OF this, insisted that Lee, as q repre-
sentative of the Southern people," must be
punshed-that s'treason might be made odious."
He Was 80 persistent that Grant finally told him
il General Lee was molested in any way he
(GranD would resign his commission Is GEN
eral-in Chief Of the Army. After that General
Lee expressed his appreciation Of the generosity
of Grant, as compared with tho enmity shown
toward him by this dear "friend" Of the South
ern people,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
The Meth Odtslh.

ANNUAL, MEETING OF THE CHURCH EXTENSION AND
MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE METHODIST ErIsco-
PAL cHuRcH-THE WORK OF THE PAST YEAR.
The annual meeting of the New York Church
Extension and Missionary Society OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, held on MONDAY evening
in the Free Tabernacle Church, in West Thirty
fourth street, near Eighth Avenue, John b. Cor
nell presiding, and James H. Pelton acting as
Secretary, was very largely attended.
The following summary will Indicate, as near
ly AZ can be done from the reports already re-
ceived, the ersults of the past year and the pre-
sent condition of the Societys work.
Number of churches and stations, II Sunday
schools, II ;pastors and assistants "a missions
a.y and pastoral visits, 542l2 pages OF religious
reading distributed, 339, ,696 ; conversions, 5l5 !;
members received on pre- baton, 435 members
received to full membership 255; members
received by letter, 1856 full members, 1000 /;
nrobatione1s, 700 officers and teachers in Sum
day schools, 39i scholars, A. ,401 i; average at.
tendance of scholars, 7. NJ. session, 26ls total
membership OF churches and missions, 2,3oo
total membership of sunday schools, 4,795
Bowles Colgate, Treasurer, read the annual
report, which concluded as follows:
Total payments for Church extension .4s, ,ols Z.
" =" property. ty........,.22 .22,zio'it
Iotsl... ..............,.. Wv, -'i'fe
Total rec'te from cont ms, etc s53, o32 u
Total subscriptions collectsble 4, 800 D =,
---5S, 332. G.
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pemn.VIVantn AbolitiOnlsss.

The Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the
Abolition Of Slavery and for the Relief OF Free
Negroes unlawfully Held in Bondage and for
Improving the Condition Of the African Race will
celebrate their centennial anniversary on the
lith of April next, at Philadelphia There will
be reunion of the representatives Of the cause
III which the Society has labored, the object be-
ing to present an authentic and comprehensive
record OF their action, as well as general his
tory of the snti-slavery cause. DR.. William Ell
der will deliver an historical address, and it ia
hoped that Garrison, Phillips, Wilson,
Douglas, Curtis and other i old saboli-
tionists will be present. The Society ia still &C
lively at work furthering the education of the
freedmen at the South.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
Ruoys and Machine Work.

THE GOVERNMENT BuoYs AT HlLLEs JoNEss
sHoPs-sHIPMESTS TO THE LIaur-HoUsE
DRpoTs.
Messrs. Hilles & Jones, who were awarded,
some time ago, government contract for man
ufacturing buoys, have commenced shipping
them to their destination. The whole contract
included about 2l0 buoys, 20 Of which were
shipped last Fall. Wednesday 40 more were
taken to the wharves for shipment.
Some Of these have been taken on drays to
the light house wharf at the mouth OF the
Chr1stiana. to be used in contiguous localities,
but the most of them are to be shipped from
Seidel l. Hastings' whArves on the Brandywine,
to the'genersl light house depot at Staten Is
land New York. There are about 150 more yet
to be manufactured and shipped.
These buoys are Of different sizes and weigh
from 1000 to 5000 pounds, and have different
shaped tops, which ale easily understood by
navgstors.
The same Company is engaged in building
boilers for the Government lieht-ship, now be
ing built by the Jackson Sharp Company
They also are making 20 ton boring and turn
ing machine for large manufacturing firm il
the city OF New York.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
Che Speaker.hip Contest.

PRESENT ATTITUDE OF THE sTRuGaLE-NARRowED
DOWN TO RANDALL AND KERR.
Especial Dispatch TO Rato Americana
WAsHINGroN, April 2.
Democratic politicians still here say that the
contest over the Speakership of the next House
which is being carried on secretly by the friends
OF the several candidates, is engendering good
deal of rivalry, and is rapidly assuming bitter
aspect.
Those who are aware of what is going on
'under the surface" say that the contest is
virtually narrowed down to two candidates,
Randall, OF Pennsylvania, and Kerr, OF Indiana
The former is said to be the most active, and
has been in communication with nearly
every Democratic Representative in the South
The extreme Democrats are urging the elee
ton of Randall on account of his leadership in
opposing the force bill, while the more conser-
vative members are said to prefer Kerr, who at
present seems to lead in the race.
Both Fernando Wood and $. s. Cox are count
ed out Of the fight by politicians who are watch
ing the contest closely.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
Rich Men Buying Homes In Florida.


Lake Monroe, which marks the hesd-waters Of
general navigation Of the st. John, is about six
miles long by six wide, and is \ beautiful body
of water. 1t lies in latitude about 2s1s degrees,
abont 1000 miles south Of Syracuse. On the
west border OF the lake, Hon. Henry =. Sanford,
late Minister to Belgium, has founded settle.
ment named after himself. He has bought l
don't remember how many thousand acres here,
aud ia planting orange groves and selling of
homesteads by the Wholesale. He has brought
over colony of Swedes and planted 1t here, and,
singular to say, these exotics from the extreme
north of Eur. pc are hoursbing finely in this
tropical cline. The village of Sanford boasts
several hundred inhabitants, has two or three
churches-oue, tho Episcopal a beautiful edifce,
the gift OF Mrs. Sanford-and indulges in great
expectations Of the future. Mr.. Sanford is sell
ing of little plots, for winter residences, to
gentlemen Of wealth who will put up creditable
buildings Among other purchasers are Gen.
Babcock. of Grants staff, and Senator Anthony
of Rhode Island Syracuse Courier.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

=" Your son died rather suddenly yesterday.
Of throat disease is what an Idaho sheriff
wrote to fond mother in Indiana the other
day.
The two largest mixed colleges in the
country are Oberln and Michigan University.
or the l. $50 students at Obern 633 women /;
of the 1,19l at Michigan University 100 are
women.
-"That clock, stranger" said Michigan far
NOR, :" was the best kind Of a clock up to six
months ago, when my daughter began to have
beaus and now the blamed thing is Always two
hours SLOW"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

A journalist met with strange pet the other
day when paying visit. While he was talking
he noti,ed something moving on the carpet,
which WAS neither dog nor cat. On looking
again he raw that it was fine lobster, dark grey
spotted with red, and thought that it must have
escaped from the kitchen. The lady Of the
house smiled and said II must tell you tho
history of my pet. Some months agoI bought a
lobster, and as it was not wanted for dinner my
cook left it in the water III the kitchen. was
going to q ball that night, and being ready sat
in an easy chair and fell fast asleep. Suddenly
sprang up from the pain OF a sharp bite in M,
up and ran to the kitchen. No one was there,
and cloth in front of the fire had caught fire.
1t WIS soon extingushed, but haze kept the
lobster ever since out of gratitude" 1t has lts
basin of cold water, and seems to recognize its
mistress, and is 30 fond of music that 1t is al.
ways drawn towards the piano whenever she
plays.-Paris Correspondent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
what a Guilty Conscience DId.
n. D,j;,, Murohol Hrar Il, rnr, rs ~

On Thursday Police Marshal Grsy,in company
with two other parties, went to Fredericksburg,
Va, to see il two men held there could be iden-
titled on the charge Of stealing $1,000 from q
Northern Central railway clerk in the
First National Bank Of Baltimore,
some days since. The two men
were found not to be the parties wanted, and
Marshal Gray started to return home. On the
steamboat there were two men who became
very nervous when they knew Of the marshal's
presence. When landing below Washington
was reached one OF these men leaped from the
upper deck to the wharf, height of fifteen feet
and ran of. The other man was handed over te
the Washington police as a suspicious charac
ter. Marshal Gray was not looking for thoss
men, but they evidently we're guilty Of some Of
fense, and feared they were to be arrested
BaltQ, Sun
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
The Iron Trade.

THE DEMAND FOR IRON RATHER BRIsKER-MEN BE-
ING TAKEN oN-NEw TRAIN OF ROLLS.
The Iron manufacturers of the City have
gradually been taking on a number of their
hands which lad previously been "laid off. :"
Orders are moro brisk and gradually increasing,
but the manufacturers complain OF low prices.
The Diamond State Iron Company are running
their mills with nearly a full complement OF
hands, and the same may be said of the Will
mingtou Rolling Mill Company, south OF the
Christiana. This latter firm are about putting
in an entire new train of rolls. calculated for
turning out larger iron than they have hereto
fore made.
The new rolling mill of the Christana Irou
Company, on the South side, will be PIT in op
Grafton, it is expected in few weeks, probably
about the lst OF May.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

This is what Mary Kyle Dallas says about it !:
Take man and pin three tablecloths about him,
fastened back with elastic and looped up with
ribbons drag all his own hair to the middle OF
his head and tie it tight, and hairpin on about
five pounds of other hair and big bow Of rib
bon. Keep the front locks pins all night and
let them tickle his eyes all dry pinch his waist
into corset and give him gloves size toe small
and shoes ditto, and hat that will not stay on
without torturing elastic, and n frll to tickle
his chin, and little lace veil to bliud HIS eyes
whenever he goes ont to walk, and he will know
what woman's dress is. My
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
The Centennial Hpny ak aces.

The centennial races on the Schuylkill, under
the auspices OF the Schuylkill navy, are growing
in interest and magnitude. They will be six in
NUMBER including the national association, the
college clubs the international college clubs the
graduates race, the international amateur race,
and the professional race open to the world.
They are to take place early in July, 1876, and
an entire day will probably be devoted to each
event. The prizes announced are on liberal
scale. The course is not the usual one near the
city, but seven miles up the Schuylkiil, said to
be of n uniform breadth OF six Hundred feet,
much the came as the Thames from Putney to
Mortake, three miles and half long and almost
entirely straight. The gentlemen OF the Schuyl-
kill navy have been in correspondence with
some of the principal rowing clubs in Europe,
and have received assurances that they will take
part in these friendly contests.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

VOTE FoR COMMISSIONERS IN DOVER.
DOVER, DEL, April 5.
The school election passed of quietly, on Sat
urday. Politics was largely disregarded, and 8
Democrats and Republicans were elected Com
missoners Of the United districts of the town as
follows Rev. G. Huntington, 1862; Chas. Brown,
13l John W. Cullen, III; E. Ridgely, 93i y. y.
McGonigal 102; W. l., Cannon, 81; James krk,
81; John Bockman, GA; John U. Pennewvill, 81.
Among those not elected were the following
L. NJ Stevenson, 55; NJ. Hayes, "a; VIM. ii.
Wallace, 20; Jos. Mcdaniel, 10.
The law requires $4,000. to be raised by taxa
ton. The Commissioners are already over
whelmed with applications for the position OF
collector Of school taxes There were nine ap-
plicants, within short time after the announce
ment OF the result, but fortunately the Commits
soners are all stout healthy mon, and can boar
a heavy pressure.
THE ELECTION AT NEWARK.
NEWARK, DEL, April s.
| The school meeting Of the United district
took place on Saturday afternoon when the res
ignston of Rev. Wm. D. NIackey was accepted
and George W. Williams was elected clerk for
| the unexpired term of two years. he Rev.
Joseph A. Stone was re elected commissioner.
| The special law laying tax OF $1,000, will be
| put in force this year, which will make ABOUT
$500 more tax for the United School Districts
| than before. The Rev. ]. l.. VallandiDgban
acted as chairman of the meeting, and A. H.
Shaw, M. d. Secretary. The school was run Al
weeks during last year. The whole attendance
was 141 males 80 females 81 average atten
dance, Summer and Fall, lis Winter &c. The
grammer school will be started again giving
place for more scholars and another teacher
when the average of attendance will be greater
| and the grade better.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
Mr.. Bayard's Local self GOvcrnMc

J T.
Philadelphia Euening Bulletin.
Senator Dayard, Of Delaware, in recent
speech at New Haven, declared "that it was be-
coming an established fact that the disregard for
local self. government was the cause OF all the
nations present unhappiness." If this is the
case why does not Bayard begin the work Of re-
form by correcting the evil as it exists in his
own State2 In Delaware the two lower coun.
ties, containing less than half the population OF
the State, have two-thirds majority in the Leg
islature, and they govern New Castle county
contrary to the wishes of majority of the peo.
pie of that section. More than this, they refuse
to permit that county to have equal representa-
tion and its just influence upon public affairs.
The Democratic party in the State is responsi-
BILE for this, and Mr.. Bayard is the leader Of
that party. Before he arraisns the Republican
party for similar offence, OF which, by tho way,
it is not guilty, he will do well to set his own
house in order, and to give his own people JUS
tice and Republican government.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

The total number OF hogs packed in the
West from the lst OF November to the 1st of
March ID given at 5057,0 900.
-As the paternity Of Bessie Turner is in such
perplexing doubt, why didn't Mr.. Fullerton have
her marked for identification ?"-B. Dddd.
There is bare possibility that Eli Perkins
may become humorst yet. He has just mar
red, and there have been frequent instances in
history where the whole tenor Of 4 mans life
has been changed by such an event.
The indianapolis Mems accuses five Senators
and forty-seven Representatives Of the Indiana
Legislature Of dividing $500, stolen money. This
is entirely too gausy. Fifty.two into eight hum
dred Such q :" divide was never heard Of.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

is perfectly dazzling with its array Of choice and
novel shadings The new colors are chnchila
argent or silver gray, zinc French grey, sphinx
acier or steel grey, Luidoise, and hydro which is
tinged with blue. In brown there are zeal skin
and Trabucos and III light brown, ochre, non
cha, and Funisenne. Then there are capre,
veronique, sourire, hae Penelope, and cep-in-
describable hues. India silk, novelty in the
market is shown IN black and white mixed
and shaded checks, and French silks in shaded
ty Of this house, as are many other of its most
beautiful productions. We have only space for
the notice Of few new styles in the
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT..
Here we find camels hair plaids in solid and
broken blocks and neutral tints, plaid wool de
beges, serge dc beges, wool damatque, camel 3
hair serges in plain colors and plaids, iine wool
cretonnes, in choice and delicate shades SILK
brocaded grenadines, barege hernania Mexi-
Gaines, fouard csmbrics, and many other novel
ties. Trimmings to match thu various styles and
shades Of dress material are also shown, so that
a lady can select her goods, match with appro-
pirate trimming, and have it made the choicest
Parsian model, without further time or trouble.
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL AND INTERESTING DEPART
MENT
is that devoted to the exhibition OF ladies',
misses, children's, and infants underwear. The
choicest and most elaborate designs both IN
style and ornamentation, are shown in these
goods-marvels of fine embroidery, tucking
putting, and lace ornamentation, in such exqui
site designs as to make one wonder whether i'm
palpable fairy fingers were not employed to pro
duce such delightful results. We have seldom
seen more tasteful display Of
PARIaIAN NOVELTIES
than were shown at this exposition, and indeed
the style of goods generally shown by the firm
of Homer Colladay Il Co. are such as would 81
ways distinguish them az being the best pro
duets of the world
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08
sS Hate to go Above YOu.'

Apropos to the present time is the following
one OF Whttier's sweetest metrieal gems, j
+" School Days." devoted to showing the regrt
OF brown-eyed New England girl at havin
"spelled down
the little hoy
Her childish favor singled"
I'm sorry that spHlt The word,
l hate to go above you,
Because ne brown eyes lower fell,
6 Because, you see, love you !"
It'll memory to gray-halred man
7 hat sweet child fHce II shtwtrg;
Dear girl, the grasses on her grave
Have forty years been growing.
ale lives 10 learn in LIES hard school
II W few who pass above him;
Lament the triumph and his los,
Like her-because they love him.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

Julia Ward Howe says that " there is moth
ing 80 beneficial to young man as the COM
panionship of sister," and to see the young
men OF Norristown meandering about on Sunday
evenings with other fellows sisters, you might
fully infer that they conceded with JuliA's re-
| mArkA A-Norristoscn Herald
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

TRAVEL REsuMED.-Travel was Wednesday re-
sumed on the Port Deposit Branch r. R., the
repairs to the track having been completed the
day previous. All rail communication has thus
been opened to the unfortunate town.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

CANAL USINJuRED. The officials of the Sus-
quehanna q Tide Water canals, report that the
canal sustained no important injury from the
recent freshet, and will be open for navigation
as soon as the debris, &C., is removed-in two or
three weeks time.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-04-08

A 21 FOUNDER -Another::heav baby--weight
81 pounds-put in an appearance yesterday at
o'clock, P. NJ, in South Ward, Chester. The
happy father is employed as watchman at
Roach's establishment. North and Middle
wards are yet to be heard from in this matter OF
:. heavy infantry. VI Chester. NelcS, 31gt.