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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
'E'hc Thompson EnmiIy-Thc Mar
sIlSIis.

To khe Editor of tie Commercial:
Tho Thompson family will have to hunt up
some other event to celebrate than the date,
Z" lT25," on the Old homestead in Mill Creek.
Tho g first of the family IN his country" would
If living, lave been 30 years old in lT25 The fret
of the family in Dela,gaip arrived about the year
1888 from New Jersey. lie was but ID years OF
age in 1725. Let the family wait till 1877 and
celebrate tho second Centennial of the arrival OF
the famlly in this country, which event took
place on the 22i Of 10Th month, 1871, nearly five
years previous TO the arrival Of William Penn in
the Welcome Or, perhaps, the 10th day Of the
9TH month, tho day on which they " sct sale, -
would be ut more convenient season.
These dates are ''old STYLE" VIII some one
please tell me what days in tho year 1877 should
be observed to celebrate these events reckoning
exactly 200 years according to the present calon-
dar?
IL is an odi coincidence that having Just read
your item of the It'll, in which the Thompsons
and the hlarshalls Were referred to- l should find
in the old record that
'In the year 1854. and OF the 18th day, SOW
tenth month, the said Andrew Thompson took to
'wife Isabel Marshall, daughter of Humphrey
"hlarshall, borne in Silbyn Lestershire." When
the Marshalls have sheir celebration they can
invite their 7th and Sd cousins among the
Thompsons. The Descendants Of Andrew make
tho Salem family branch. 7. T.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 8.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
fsOliCil's Last ship.
HER ARRIVAL AT NEW YoRK-CAuGHr IN GALE {
HER TRIAL. TRIP,

HER ARRIVAL. AT NEW YoRK-CAuGHr IN 4 GALE ON
HER TRIAL TRIP.
The new Pacific Mail steamship, the City Of
San Francisco, arrived at Pier No. AZ, North
River, New York. Saturday. having made trial
trip OF three days from Chester, where she was
built. The vessel is complete with
the exception of small part Of
the fittings. which will DO supplied while she is
lying here. During most OF the trip the weather
was very mild, but on Friday afternoon the
steamer WAS caught in gale, in which she
showed her seaworthy qualities to the entire
satisfaction of Sll on board The CHy of San
Francisco is 1853 feet long, has breadth OF beam
of 40 feet. and from the hurricane deck has a
depth of 80 feet inches. Her engines have a
mgh-pressuro cylinder 81 inches in diameter and
low pressure cylinder SO inches in diameter
with a stroke OF piston of five feet.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

RESUMPTION OF BUsISEss.-Tho Chester Edge
Tool Works. which have been idle for tho past
eight months, have resumed business under the
management of Henry Il. Black, OF Morton,
Black Bros, who has purchased tho property.
MIR. John q. Beatty Will superintond the manu-
facture OF tools. lilo is tho son of VIM. beatty,
the manufacturer of Boatty's axes. which were
first made in Delaware county in 1858, and who
was the first edge tool maker from cast steel i'll
tie United Slater.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

Gun PREsENTATIoS.-John Mahonoy, who for
many years has been, and now is, road master on
the Delaware Railroad, WAS surprised on Monday
by being presented with u very fine shotgun
and accoutremcnts By John IL. Turner on be'
half Of employees Of the road under Mr.. Maho-
ney's charge. Tho gun is on exhibition in the
window of James " Bros hardware store, it hay
ing boon procured by these gentlomnn.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

REDUCING TRlrs.-Tho peach season is so far
over in tho lower part of tho Peninsula, that the
Old Dominion Steamship Co. Is able to disperse
with one Of ita steamers on tho Lewes and New
York route. and the Richmond is now perform
ing tho entire service in tri-woekly trips, the
Geo W. Eider being Withdrawn AMI daily trips
IL.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
A DAMS ACADEMY,
OI1INCy MASc

"a QulNtN, MASS.
Hon. Charles Francis Adams, LII. D., Chairman OF
the Board of Managers. William Reynolds DIM
mock, LII. D., Master, assisted by thoroughly COM
herman and Drawing. The third year OF this
Academy will begin on WEDNESDAY, September
s. The design OF the Academy il TO prepare boys In
the most thorough manner for the best American
Colleges. There Is a preparatory class for younger
boys and for those who are defcentin their Rngls
and elementary studies. The large boarding house
OF the Academy Is under the charge Of the Master,
who, with his assistants, idsides In II. For cain-
lOyues address the Master. The number of pupils
is necessarily limited and early application should
he made. ang,G-lmdAw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

PEfLISa PEACHES FOR PREsERyiNG.-A lady
suggests that Gin these days Of peaches in
plenty il is we'll worth while to know that they
will preserve much nicer and cleaner if, instead
of pairing with knife, which discolors them, they
DO dipped for an instant in hot water, aud peeled
in the same way AZ Tomatoes"
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

Cot. LLOYD TuGuMAN ISJURED.-Col. Lloyd
Tilghman. Of Centreylle Md, was thrown from
His carriage near that town, Thursday, while
riding ont with his daughter, Miss Mamie. In
endeavoring to rein out of the way of couple
OF OK teams his carriage WAS driven against
stump and upset, both tho occupants being
thrown violently to tho ground. 1t is feared
that Col. Tilghnian was injured internally.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

CHICKEN CHOLERA AND GAps.-Special at.
attention is called to Mr.. Fred A. Millers Adv.
Cl3reinig, Froneheld & Co.'S Vegetable Cattle
Powder in this issue This powder has proved
q sure preventive and enra for those diseases
that arc destroying our poultry.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

HEFuNpIsG PEACH FREIours. Hinckley,
President of the Z. W. Il b. II. H., has instruct
ed the agents along the Delaware II. II. to refund
to the peach growers tho freights which they
paid between their stations and Philadelphia on
the peaches which were sent ont to Europe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
LOCAL NEWS.

Ex-Mayor simms will not engage in business
ut present
The farmers are emitting off corn, OF which
they mover had better crop.
Now is the tima for saving grasses FOR maniel
ornaments during the winter.
The loss to tho II. X. Co. by the collision at
Chester Is estimated at 100000.
The frost is already causing tho more tender
flowers to droop and soon its colorings VIII DO
visible in the forests.
A stranger in passing the soldiers monn-
ment. the other day. mistooK tho lot for tho
burial place OF BARRIERS. Very fortunately Tor
tho stranger, Mr.. Crozier was nowhere about.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

ARREST OF RAIL ROAD pREsIDENT.- On Mon
day last, Henry Wood. ESD. the President OF
tho Philadelphia & Baltimore Central Rail Road,
while in West Chester was arrested on u cdpids
issued by Mr.. Sidwell, tho attorney OF Messrs.
Wooens Il Alexander, of Oxford, in civil suit
growing out OF tho late railroad war over right
of way. After II hearing before Judge Butler,
Mr.. Wood was discharged and the case will go
to tho Court of Common Pleas for settlement.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

DID 4 Coop BUsINEss. We should judge from
onr exchanges that tho three card monte men
who followed the circus did good business.
From all points we have reports of ono or more
persons being victimi2ed and the aggregate in
the several towns, with Delaware City yet to
hear from amounts 10 about 81 600.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

Nav ErIscopALIAS CHURCuEs.-The Episco-
paans of Delaware are making the present
year omphatically one of church building. Now
churches are in course Of erection ut Herring
ton, Milton, Millsboro, Laurel, and Newport, and
another in spoken of for Falkland, the home Of
Franklin Fell, deceased. Bishop Lee must feel
greatly encouraged by these signs of prosperity
and nrOMLl in his liOCeAe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

SALE OF A IIoTEI--The hotel in Dol Air. Har.
ford county, known as tho F." Edgewood House,
now occupied by VIM II. Stagmer, has been
sold to tobt. W. Whaland for $1,000, which
with an irredeemsble ground rent OF ESQ an
nualy, makes the salo virtually amount to
80 1OD
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

The GRANoEns PIcSIc.-1he Changers pic
mic in McFarlan's woods near Newport, on tho
2lrd inst, promises to be largo gathering
from all parts of the State. Tho Z. W. 4 b. and
the Delaware Railroads have agreed to reduce
their fares TO two-thirds their usual rates, and
many persons will avail themselves of the re-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

SNIP MISUNDERSTANDING the storm of Friday
evening" the schooner Ardl, for Chncoteagne,
was blown ashore on the beach at Loves. The
captain, with ms wife aud two small children
rowed ashore, Il few minutes before she broke
loose from her anchorage, leaving small boy
about ten years Of age aboard to watch the YES
nel. They had not been gone long before tho
schooner was lying bfoadsde on tho beach, tho
boy fortunately reaching the ehoIe.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

PEACHES THAT DID 40 ovER.-l. q. Grubb,
Esq, OF Wilmington, gave basket of peaches,a
few weeks ago, to the captain of tho steamship
Baltic, which the latter carried to Liverpool III
the ships refrigerator, and they arrived in good
cuulilluu too -lILLleLaInM YrdnScriuL.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

TnE WEST CHESTER FAIR.--The annual exhi-
bition of the West Chester Agricultural Society,
which opened Wednesday, closed Saturday. The
attendance has been large, and the displays IN
the several departments have been good. The
racing has attracted less than usual attention,
few persons beyond tho sporting men seeming
to manifest much interest,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

REV. f. T. KEgNEy's Successfully Presi-
ding Elder of the South Philadelphia District,
Roy. William McConbs, will have tho appoint
mont OF Eey. J. 4. kenneys successor at Sloan
M. J.. Church. 1t ID not known whom the FL
der has in view, but if the wishes of the mem-
beers of Sloan church were consulted, he would
find the Rev. Samuel lIance, an aged local
preacher of that vicinity, would be their choice.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

Tue LIGHT House. DErop.-There is consider
able activity at the U. s. Lght-llouse wharf,
inside the mouth of the Christiana. The light
shin which recently came in from of the Massa-
clnsetts coast is being lifted ont. and will be
towcd, in u day or two, by tho tug ttot1 to tho
station on Winter Quarter Shoal, near Chnco-
league. Tho one now on tho shore Will be
brought up to remain here for Is relief in
case AN extra ono ahunld be needed at any place.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

InE IlnLER SNLEp.--lhe schooner n. j.
MiHtr, which has been lying at tho hrealiwater
with the crow reported sick from the yellow ie-
vcr has cleared for Boston. All tile crew
had recovered except tho one whose
death was announced. His body
was buried in the graveyard at Lewes. The
phv5icans in attendance now say the disease
was the bone, and not the yellow, fever, but
medical mon here pronounce 1t equally dan
pprnus aud fatal
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

THE EXHIBITION AT NEwARR.--Ihe date OF tho
exhibition Of farm products at Newark las not
yet been fixed, hnt the preparations are going on
all tho same. Changers who propose to exhibit
should notify, ut once. the chairman of the com
mttee, VIM. Hammond, or tho secretary, VIM.
Dem.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

OPENING or THE WIIMsdros CONFERENCE
AcApEMy.--This Institution opened on Monday,
9Th of September, with factoring prospects. Tho
attendance is fifty per cent. larger than at tho
opening last year.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10
Flour steady Penna. family SO 25a7.OO high
grades S7,T5@S So Wheat qniet, old rcd Sl.i5
Oils sprouted Sl.00ai.0S. Rye 9ODgl.
tEorn firm and fairly active, yellow 7i975c |;
western mixed, 7307ic. Oats, white i5LGjlc as
to quality. Mess pork, S2l 00@2l 50. Lard,
| 13g(@1i5Ec Whiskcy liz.
QUOTATIONS. AT THE sRAHDTWINX MILLS roa yIoua
,En asEp,-- ppitRsTyyp NAVY
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

THE WHiTLocKs STILL AT lARdE.-John
Whitlock, ST., still perambulates the streets of
Mihdletown ut will, we arc told, and no one
seems disposed 30 modest him. The son John il
-till IN hiding, but his whereabouts are known
and he could be taken il it were 50 desired. a
few days ago a brother Of John Whtloek, Jr.,
came to the Coroner for writ with which to ar
rest his brother, saying he knew where lle was
and wanted 10 secure tie 900 which the Gov
ernor had offered as reward. Not being an
officer the writ was refused.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

w Beacon stock Farm, Northpori. Long Island,
N. Y. Breeder and Importer of thoroughbred Al
derney ant Ayrshire Clttle Clydesdae Horses
eoiswold Sheep Berkshire Swine, and Fancy Poul-
Try. The stock bred at b. acuR- Fern is imported.
and from the best imported sources, and hos won
the unqualified ainlra ion OF the best Judges.
They have taken the lrst prizes at Provincial
Shows and at leading State and County Fairs III
Canada aud the United states iyls 3nwiysi gmf
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

DEATH FROM PARALYSIS TaIley, u
prominent farmer OF Brandywine hundred, was
stricken with paralysis while at the store, OF
VIM. ii. Pierce, in Fourth street, Thursday,
about noon, and being removed to the residence
of Mrs. Springer, his daughter, in Ninth street.
he died about two hours afterwards. Mr..
Talley was in his soyenty-fourth year. He
was respected in the community IN which he
lived. and had been once ar twice u contestant
for tile Democratic nomination for sheriff.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

The NORTHERN CoNvoCArIos OF THE p. L.
CuuEcu OF DEIAwARE.-Tbe Northern Convo-
cation of Delaware will meet in Trinity Church
on Tuesday and Wednesday October 9th and 6th
The Sunday Schools Of the various Episcopal
churches Of the City are busy preparing for
this animal gathering. The mleical depart
ment will be under tho charge of Professor
g, Rbonls
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

SOCIETY ANNUALs.- During next month tho
annual menting OF several societies, through
their State bodies, take place, and the members
are now being notified. The following are the
meetings to be held Grand Encampment, l. o.
o. Il. on the 18th Grand Lodge |. o. o. Z. on
the 18th Grand Lodge X. of y. on the 10Th |;
and lreaL Council linn. o. l.. NJ. on tho 2S.h.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
VNHE WILMINGTON

POUDRFTrE COMPANY
re manufacturing ana have for sale
REFINED CONCENTRATED TOUDRErTF,
FAR ,HEAPER I'll An ANY OTHER IN TIE
MhNIEr,
TWENTY DOLLARS PER TON
Orders by mail with money order or checks en-
closed " III receive prompt attention. Address
WILMINGTON POUDRETTE co.
W. TENTH ST.
Jy1b,amw,Jyai, smf Wilmington, Del
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

How THEY PREVENTED THE YELLOW FEVER At
LEwEs.-We should like to know what the
srcrSsa,rJ precautions arc that have been taken
here by the Collector or any one ese, to pre-
vent the spread of yellow fever. If allowing
curiosity seekers, plunderers, and adventnrers to
keep up constant communication between the
vessels and the shore, and bringing the dead in
to tho heart OF the town and burying them, are
taking all the necessary precautions, thcn we
are at it hard, we are. We wonder if the Board
of Health of Wilmington is not assuming too
much this time -IfJit,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

AIDES ECONOMIZE BY GETTING
IL MITCHEil.S Simple and Perfect Dress Dia-
street. Philadelphia. s. Cali and euamine Agents
wanted. auRS-iyv
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

THE HIsTJRICI. SoCIETY.-A meeting of tho
Historical Society was held OH Thursday, Presi-
dent Asiew in the chair. Tue Centennial Com
mittce, instructed to ascertain the prac-
ticabllity OF a monument to commemorate
tho landing of tho Swedes reported that the YES
try of tho Old 5 yedos church had donated lot
2lx30 feet for the purpose. ON tho South side,
but as there is some doubt as to tho precise spot
of landing, Jos. J. Mickey, Esd, has written to
Sweden to locate it more accurately. Hon. ID.
NJ Bates, owing to delichte health, declines, a
committee reported, to prepare memoir to
Judge Hall, and another selection was directed
10 DO made. Several donations were received
Col. McComb was elected director IN the Socie'
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
educational.
schools ana COtlegcs.-Othcr states.
NAESIER ACADEMY,
CHESTER, PA.

For both sexes. Students prepared for any class
In College, for brsn, life, or for tsochers Two
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and ACADEMIC. Skilled
and experienced teachers only employed
The Fall term viii open on Monday, September
9th.
aug23, lmdkw GEORGE GILBERT. PrIneinal.
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the PEACH TRADE.
Weekly Review Of the Shipments.

WEEKLY SUMMARY.
The following is our summary of shipments
for the week ending September nth.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16
Cagtatinua..
CAMBRIDGE
~ FEMALE SEMINARY,
CAMBRIDGE, MD,

Fall session oTens September LIST, 1875. new
study hail, convenient lecture and class rooms airy
dormitOrles and playroOms, are among the addition
al attractions now offered 10 tho patrons OF this
school. The course OF study will be- as heretofore,
full and exhaustive the manners and morals OF the
students always under watchful supervision. For
circulars etc, address j. +. BAUGliEk, A. NJ.
aug1l-d4wlm Principal.
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YARD TO TuE PUBLICl

x lAAIsiS Az A-l-2 GbLIS
oTyICn or
FOoLIEy : VAN TRUstP'S
INSURANCE. AGENCY,
FIRE, NAnrEE, LIfK, ACcIDENTi
so JOURNAL DUILIJi;G ADJOINING THs
CITY HALL,
WlLAlEsFoR. DELAWARE,
We are the
DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS OF THE OLDEST
LARGEST AND BEST KNOWN COMA
Nlz5 IL THR WORLD,
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BOSTON CSC. STORE.

COME<ND SEE WHAT YOU CAN BUY FOR %
GENTS.
Jewery, ladies' Full Set.
Goll-Plated.
Bracelets, Rings ladies' Chains, Geus' Chains and
Seals Setof Gents Studs, aud many other items Of
this description.
SETS of
Suver-platel
Knives and Forks, Napkin Rings, and spoons, &C.,
&c.
Large Lamps, Glassware, and Vases all kinds;
Toilet and Wine Setg.
Albums, Pictures and Frames, Brackets, Travel
ing Bags, aaa thsusand other things not men,
toned.
NEWHALL Il PHELPS,
sups-smwGid sol Market street
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-16

CASH ASSETS OF siOa. 600 900,
We insure all kinds Of property within the state
and adjoining counties Dwellings and Farm Pro-
perry taken at very low ratGa.
We make specially Of taking entire charge of
our customers business, thereby relieving tn6n OF
much trouble and expense and settle all lossas
FIl0ApfLY AND LtBsRAILY, without extra charge.
bherinR oar past record ds guarantee for the
failure, We confidently assert II Will be to your In
terest 10 call On ana examine our list of Conpa-
nie5 In oil departments bsiois n2uIiDg or renewing
elsewhere.
ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE. TO ANY AMOUNT
EFFECTED AT ONCE At CURRENT RATES.
Communications by NAL Will receive immediate
attention.
Expressing our ACCOMPLISHMENTS for the patron.
sge we have enloy0d and soliciting q continuance,
We remain, very respectfully, ,
TAM y wOOLbEg. r. a. VAN TRTIyr
The New York herald., 1875-09-26
THE DOCK DEPARTMENT.

The three gentlemen appointed by Mayor wickharr
10 inquire into the nature and stability Of the
accom- pished by the Dock Commissioners at the foot
Of Canal street will commence to discharge that duty
next week. Until their report is made all important
work under charge Of this department will be sus.
pended Some 300 feet OF wall have been built on the
modified plan suggested by General Graham late chief
engineer of the department The communication pub
nshed In yesterdays HERALD from the Dock Commits
soners and Chief Engineer Green set forth IN detail the
reasons which induce an investigation into TINS WORK
In conversation with HERALD reporter yesterday hr
Salem II. Wales President OF the Dock Commission,
remarked that they had concluded to move In TINS mat
ter aor careful consideration practical diver had
been sent down 70 examine the work. and reported
parts Of II to be in crumbling condition In view OF
the fact that the plan originally designed oy General
Mcclellan had been deviatod FROM MT Wales consid
cred the subject one OF great Importance IL VIII
probably be several days before lhe committee can
make a satisfactory inyestigatioh