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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-11-17

ALouIsIANA SNAKE SToRY.-A friend
Yesterday gave an account of q desperate
ticht which he recently witnessed between
:, cotton-mouth or highland moccasln
snake. about three and Il half feet iong,and
:, larre rat The fight had evidently been
roinr on under the pick-room OF = GIN
house, near which our friend and com
panion were standing. In the struggle the
combatants came from beneath the house
and within a few feet of them. 1he rat
was evidently the assailing party, and
would rush upon his Antagonist with the
ticrcencss of Il small hyena. The snake
would occasionally make its coil and strike
the rat, knocking him two feet. Moth
inc dauntcl, however, he would return tc
the a~sailant, biting the snake wherever ne
could oct hold and shaking him Ikea terri
er killing arat. At times the snake Woulc
oct him in its fold bat the little fellow
would struggle out from the dangerou;
embrace. Both Of the combatants seemed
totally oblvious of the presence OF the gen
tlemen, although they followed after then
only five OF six feet distant. The snak'
frequently endcavored to escape by climb
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-11-17

p1Ioar OF TIE WoNAN's STATE lem
rrH,v,r CONVENTION, HELD IN RrT-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-11-17

carry forward measures which Will result with the
blessing "f God, Ill the suppression OF intem
) III midst
ART III OFFICERS.
The officers Of this Union shall be President Vice
President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secre
| tarX aud rr. asnrnr
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25

This time to use the vulgar
expression, ''the boot is on the
other leg" The political atmos-
phere for ten years past, has been
redolent of Ku-Klux outrages, and
the villianous outrages Of whites
upon the negros. But now it ap-
pears that the negros have conspir-
ed TO take a hand in the outrage
business, and we have it upon the
authority of special from Angus
ia, Georgia, to the New York Times.
1t appears that the negros have
been organizing and drilling in
secret for some time past, the OBJ
ject being, at an opportune moment
to massacre the whites. A colored
militia General from South Carroll
IA, was engaged to direct the par
Elephants in the massacre, and the
order given was to kill every white
man. 1t appears that the conspir-
CIV extended into four counties, viz:
Washington, jefferson, Johnson and
Burke. The conspiracy was, for
tunately discovered through
letter which disclosed the entire
plot. 1t was at first naturally sup
posed to be a hoax, but another
letter was subsequently found
which excited investigation with
the results above mentioned. The
order was to kill with axes,
hoes, and pitchforks, and any thing
they could get hold of. Eighty
negroes have already been arrested,
who it is claimed were in the plot.
1t is thought that they will be
promptly dealt with. 1t is to be
hoped that if they are guilty they
will be, although it is quite nee
essary that anything that is done
should be through Legitimate chan
nels.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25

3 General Bradley, commander at
Fort Laramie, was before the In
dian investigating commission Of
the 9th inst. He said he saw the
seven head of cattle referred to by
Professor Marsh, and that the
average estimate he and others put
upon their weight wns s5s pounds
each. He asked the herder II they
we're fair samples and was under
the impression that the herder said
they were. He had heard serious
complaints from the Indians. and
numerous reports last winter
that they were actually starving.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25
The Newspaper.

The newspaper in the United
States is more essentially the edu-
Gator Of the people than almost
any other instrument of popular
instruction in the country; the
editor holds a more responsible
position in the community than any
other person. Every man and boy
from sixteen years up will insensibly
take his tone from his favorite dali
ly or weekly journal. The news
paper is moral censor that can
make or unmake a whole commu-
nifty, and every item of news offers
a suggestion to the reader of its
varied contents. The editorial
profession in the United States
Yields a mighty influence. 1t is
always for the good of society.
A very great amount of news is
concentrated in brief suggestive
paragraph, sue as is found in our
leading journals throughout the
country, and a quarter of a
column may and does frequently
suffice to give the current of the
daily history of the times n enable
the reader to become familiar in
all that is of interest in the
present run of events throughout
the civilized world. A newspaper
that can do this wi be sought
with the utmost avidity in the
rapid rush Of these centennial
times.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25

Army officers had reported to him
that the Indians were without sup
plies for long period this summer.
He had examined samples of to-
bacco, coffee and sugar handed to
him by Red Cloud, and they were
all of very poor quality-almost
unfit for use. He judged that
there were not over 5000 Indians
at the Red Cloud Agency, and had
good opportunities for making an
estimate. The Indians told him
that they did not believe the Indian
agent would forward any complaint
they made to the President The
General thought there ought to be
some check upon the handling Of
money by agents, so that il there
was dishonesty it should be discov-
cred.
So far as General Bradley's evil
dence goes it exactly corroborates
the statements of Professor Marsh.
We believe, however, that no one
really doubts the substantial cor
rectness of those statements,
though the Indian ring may effect
to do so.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25


Senator Mcdonald, of Indiana
recently gave the people Of Ur'
bana, Ohio, his views on the cur.
rency question. Although a hard
money man, he was not in favor Of
forced contraction of the currency
rather believing that the country
should grow up to the present vol
umn. He did not believe IL good
policy for the government to inter
fere with the business interests oil
the country, but quietly allow af-
fairs to work out their own saliva
ton. There are many people in
and out of Ohio who will agree
with the eminent Senator. His
speech was in all that is important
In accord with the Democratic
platform of Ohio. The ont and
out inflationists of Ohio may not
exactly like his speech, but they
will certainly find little in it to
candemn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-08-25
SETTLE UR.

An parties indebted 10 the late firm Of y. r.
Eiewend Co., druggists. are hereby notified that
N they would save costs and trouble they must
csii and settle With the subscriber without decay,
Ane. ", 1875. 80
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
, AUTUMN LEAVES.

Autumn leaves are the rage now, into
crosses, wreaths, borders, boquets and mot
toes, they are made by the skillful hands Of
young ladies. Coated with wax or varni H.,
they preserve their beautiful, varigated COL
ors for many months. Unique and graceful
groups Of leaves and ferns, may be formed
on window panes, and protected by putting
another pane over them, the effect closely
resembling beautiful stained glass.
The work Of gathering the leaves forms
no small part Of the amusement, and CAV
parties may be often found in the woods,
engaged in taking from nature, her choice
gifts. On the line of the Wilmington &
Western railroad, from Woodale to Hockes-
sin valley, may be foxnd the choicest and
richest of these autumnal spoils ,and parties
are daily seen bringing down stores of
maple, oak, ash, beach and chestnut leaves
and trailing wreaths of sweet clelnatis.
The Sunday excursion trains on this road
afford splendid opportunity for gathering
these treasures, which are libearlly taken
advantage Of by friends of nature.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
LICENsFaAPRAECATI0

NJOTICE-I, AUGUST TENWEGESJ
IN com pliancs with the requirements of&
act Of Assembly In such cases made am
provided, do hereby give notice that / shall
apply in writing TO the Court Of Gee eral
nessfens Of the Peace spd jail belivexyl Ol
the State ef Dslsware, In and for the County
q New Castle, upon Monday, the 18th day o.
November, A. D., 1875, being the hrst Aay ol
the next November term Of the said Court
for Q license to keep an Inn or Tavern at
No. 406 King street, Fourth Ward, known
- the Bank Exchange. in the city Of WI
mington,i New Castle County, and State
Of Delawars, with the privilege OF selling
Intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, to be drunk on the preyni-
Sos, and the following freehOlders recon.
nend the said application, to-wit: n,,,,
James Parker, Julius A. Krauspe,
Ja.. A. Hart. James Mills,
ihes. B, Eaten, I'M. l. Barnes
b. Lapaire, G. Messick,
Francis X. Jacquot, s. d. Newlin.
Gottlieb MOmmele, VIM. Alsen'zer.
Lewis G.. Springer, Henry Il. Albert,
Alexander j. Hart Charles b. Parry,
John Otto, John Hanson,
William Allen, IsaacC. Pyle, .,,.
Wiegant Kunz, ~ John d. Kurtz,
George Abele, James Curran.
Matthew Kern, .s,., Octs0-8t
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE

The undersigned, receivers Of N,
School Taxes for the city of WilnE and
for 1875. give notice to persons whttg0n,
not paid their City aud School Tax G fNIavv!e Nave
and have had their bills presented d%Sls wa.
they are required by law, to calI and st Inst
he same In days from delivery Of the sINIe N8e
Th" receivers request all such nnrsnns ~
call ut their office No. 10 East SIKH s,ro
and setyie without delay: thew havina uItel n,
en- bonds to the, city, the money l. ets, aS.
them and they are responsible far If anT
they hope those that can pay will be nromn; r nma
while, perhaps, some that cannot nav Y.
once, will cali and max some ARA nua,nons. ry A.
to pay when they can, and we most resnoct'
fully ask you to give this your attention 81
as to avoid trouble, costs, or unpleasant. ~
ness. The city needs money and reonira.
us to collect 1t or pay it, and what We nro
pose to DO Is to collect and pay it.
The receivers also & We notice Of numho,
of lots IN the I'd, Sd, 81 th; 7th, 9Th, 9th and 10
wards that they cannot find tha'owners NJ
All such persons owning said lots viii
please call and settle or we will sell them
for taxes and costs. 'A'~
Office No. 10 East Sixth street, betwep,
Market and King. Hours from ITO ococi
every evening, and on mark ct mornings
j. EDMUND PROVOST
Receiver Northern District (includjpg al
north of Sixth street.)
EDWARD FARNAR
Receiver Southern District Gncuding All
south OF Skin street, oct letf
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
At THE OPERA HOUSE.

The second entertainment of the Redpath
Opera Company "The Spectre" (Van Flo
tow's), was given last night before an
appreciative audience. The Soprano voice
was decidedly the favorite in fact each OF
the four vocalsts may be said to have rem
dered herself or himself popular by the evi-
dent familiarity with careful execution of
the various parts. 1t is to be regretted that
libretos were absolutely necessary
for anything like a reasonable
accompaniment on the part of the audience
the complaint though, is a general one
and probably should not be entered in this
case. Mr.. Nolen has every reason to be
pleased with the success of the entertain
ments, for which the peopleHof Wilmington
cannot do otherwise than heartily thank
him.
NEXT WEEKS
programme announces the celebrated Vokes
Family; to appear on Monday and Tuesday
evenings.
The management will further announce
shortly two first-class Opera Companies, the
one to appear on the 18th, the other on the
18th ultimO.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS.

(NRAND OPERA HOUSE!
POSITIVELY ONLY TWO EVENINGS
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, nov. lst 4 "a.
The world-famous and original
OKEs AMILY,"
whose elegant entertainments have been
christened by the press and public of
America and England
1.-THE PERFECTION OF FUN"
The voKEs will appear on MONDAY in
their original musical, operate, tragical,
comical extravaganza, the
BELLIES or THE KITCHEN, Z"
with high tragedy. low comedy, opera and
Ballet. ~
TUESDAY EvrNING will be presented
the VOKES great speciality,
THE WRONG MAN IN THE RIGHT
PLACE,
In which every member Of the Vokes
family will appear. ..,
Each evening previsus to the Yokes will
be presented a ..
FIRST CLASS COMEDY,
By carefully secected
DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Doors open att. Comm ence ats.
Admission IL cents. Reserved seats, q,
Balcony SO cents. Aale of seats will com.
lnence on Friday morning. Oct. 18th at 8
O'Clock, at Boughman, Thomas 4 CO.'S 42I
Market street.
Director Of Orchestra-Herr Wirtheim.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
CONDEysEp TELEGRAMx.

The St. .Lodts Vnd MdtuAh played ii
Brooklyn yesterday; result, 8 10 5sopth'
ninth inning darkness jstepped the gdne
John Collins and John Cullen, both o
Buffalo, were severely injured while at
tempting to board train u ResA's STATEN
Ohio, Thursday night. Collins fell between
the cars and his companion tried TO rescue
him. 1t Is thought that they cannot re
cover. ,.-.
The races Of the Washington, ID. C,,)
Driving Park Association, were concluded
yesterday. '. g m s.g,
The losses to insurance companies of Cal.
ifornia, by the Virginia City fire, is estimated
at about $4Oo,OOO Dnao. .osa a,.
Reports from Chicago lsst night stated
that the hog cholera was raging through
out the West. p... ~.
In wrestling match in Philadelphia,
last night,in Assembly Hall for $500, Andre
Christie was the winner. .....
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
A Fugitive From FriRh. .

CINCINNATI, Oct. GA few days ago
the house Of Mr.. Birdsall was burglarized
and the police ,suspecting domestic named
Mary A. Dorsey, went to her house on Tues
day night to search the premises. She be-
came terror-stricken and rushed from
the house in half dressed condition and
has not since been seen, though every effort
has been made by her friends to ascertain
her whereabouts.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

CROOKS, BONDS, LOANS, AND REAL
~ Estate. In Difference 10 the srsency ~
many good business friends the snEscrihsr a.
has decided 70 son.!uct hls Regular Auction
ha,es On n, the RSincspe sosuccsssfulY estab-
rf Ia. 4 few ittfna will be taken f > S.os
Of these saleS at limit OF prios. but in no
casewill secret uH.terblddine he sanctinneI NJ
Real estate sales on the premises vii n"n.
tinne to be as heretofore, all positive.
Stocks, Bonds, Loans, Lots and Nxaiiinss -
for the next sale which ia airsaSv s'earYv
ma le up. Ut. HPAMn' near!
Oct30-tf &, 81 No n E1chonn. i,,,uu
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
THE KENT COURT.
DOVER, DEL,
10 O'Clock A. NJ.

DOVER, DEL,
10o'clock A. N.
The cake Of Hofetker l. Bro, Va. Insur-
ance Company, will likely 60 in next week
as 1t is very important. Mainly Insurance
men are present, taking an interest in every
point, contested where there is doul
existing in the minds ef the attorneys. 1t
is to be hoped that this will settle the In
surance Law of tie State, ss It has no set
tied principle on that subject. Sooner 1t is
over the better.
At o'clock, p. m., Court called, and
proceeded ON the trial Of Hofecker & Bro.
VS.. the New Castle County Mutual Insur-
ance Company. The counsel arrayed in
this case for Hofecker u Bre. Ridgely-
Massey, and Harrington: for the Insurance
Co., Hon. Ell salisbury and Geo. Ba'es of
your town.
125 indictments have been found UP to
this time, mostly for selling lsquor without
license, some for Snctineering without Ii.
censc. They will not be tried at this tenn.
The grand inqAcst visited the jail yester-
day afternoon to leok after the comforts of
the prisoners; they will, this morning, visit
the alulshouse OF this county, and Il is
afternoon make their report TO the Court
and Ike discharged.
The Court list kas al been disposed OF,
excepting the case now on trial.
The indictments found in this Court are
nnrnrrous, but presume will all he settled
in the future by compromises and payment
Of fine and costs. People vi violate the
law and would n not be be e.ter to either
punish, In place OF compromiss, or abolish
the whole thing. 1t see,Iss 10 be farce
as 1t is now.
Several arguments are to be made, to set
aside land sales, which will occupy the
Court after the present trial gets through.
Elias s. Rscdy, Esq, Attorney, gave .
very handsome Entertainment to the Couit
and members Of the lar, last evening, at
his residence. Twas splendid affair, and
all We're pleased. ~ Il. rN,'u
The Court will now 60 over TIL next week
10 winl up the business Of this term.
Nothing .iAc'al, Gully the wCatEe, 1,
charm'ngly Enc.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
NOTICE TO DELINQUENTS.
AUDITORS OFFlCE,\
81 EAST SIXTH STREET, 7,

c/l ILAoI EolAIH STREET, }
WILMINGTON DELAWARE.
Notice Is hereby given, by direction of lhs|
Finance Committee, that all bills due ,hs|
City on January list. 1915, must be paid ohl
or before the first day Of November next, OIL
they will be placed in the hands Of the sol
licitOr for collection, by virtue of section d
of the City Charter, which is as follows:
III the amount Of said bill be not paid
within 60 days after such presentation,
thereof, 1t shall be the duty Of the May or q
said city to issue warrant directed to thd
said City Auditor, commanding him to lew
the same with all costs thereon. upon thd
goods and chattels of such owner, and if nd
such goods and chattels can be found withi1
said city sufficient TO satisfy said debt an
costs, then to levy the same on the ground
or buildings of such owner fronting upof
such street as aforesaid, which said ground
or buildings, or any part thereof, shall
sold by said City Auditor at public auction
upon ten lO) days notice in two newsTa
pers published In said city,
The bills Of fdelinquents having long s.nd
become overdue, proceedings will be com
without delay, unless payment
made as herein provided.
sepW-tf City Auditor
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
- NJ ,rNl.

Mr.. John Graves takes this method of in
forming the public, that he has removed
fram his Old place on East 4th street to the
lsrge and commodious store at the Sou,ll
west ,rner 4th and Market street, where
h6is prepared to furnish the people of Will
ming on with all the latest styles N Jewel
~. He keeps tho very best on hand, aud
those who purchase from him, car rest as
sNred that they will get the genuine article.
Hr. Graves intends to give particular attee
ton to repairing.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
Important to the Ladies.

As the times are hard and money scarce,
everybody looks out for good and cheap
goods. =. L. Franks, No. 81 Market st.,
is just the place for it. The handsomest
Hats and Bonnets richly trimmed cheaper
than was ever offered in the city. The ele-
CANT styles of Cloaks, sacques and Walking
Coats made of the best quality, all wool
Beavers, are sold great deal cheaper than
the material can be bought by the yard and
made up.
The fine Alpasas and Poplin suits are
very attractive, both in style and quality,
and they are sold at remarkably low prices.
A call will convince all that Franks estah-
lishment is the place where you can be suit
cd IN ready-made clothing, both in price,
quality and style,
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
THE PROPOsED GYh NlsIUM.

THE PROPOSED GYk NASlUM.
There is movement on foot to convert
the large building at the corner of Tenth
and OraaGe streets, formerly used a. an iron
foundry, into gymnasium. Some Of our
enthusiastic lovers of physical exercise, are
At the head of the movement, and it is to he
hoped that all friends of athletic sports will
join in the line. The building, itself, is ad-
mirably suited for the purpose, having an
earthen floor and very high ceiling. Money
will be needed, and there are plenty Of men
who should faver an establishment Of this
kind that can ably afford to shell cut. Or
ganization 10 wanted and 1t would be q good
plan for our base ball clubs to join together
and form an athletic club.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

The Pope, at reception given to some
pilgrims from France, recently said :-"I
admire the renovation Of France. God
has willed to rocompen's her riety. Who
Ia ignorant that hhe has lately been subjec-
TED to severe'trials? will not repeat the
history Of your misf r.anes. Every one
VI" moved at your situation. God has
heard your prayers and rewarded your
piety. In fact, commerce il Aourishing in
France, the harvests nre gaod, money cir
cnlates aSundantly, while it is disappearing
elsewhere, and especially in Italy.0
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

The steamer State of Penns ylvania, from
Glasgow, arrived at New York last night.
A mass meeting was held in Salt Lahe
City last night to raise funds for the vir-
xlnia City sufferers. The city subscribed
$1,000 and the citizeps SIC, ,0O0
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

CTQRE AEEPERs, GROCEKS Ann
~ Dealers, take noticei take nOticet
.CH1MNEYS! CHlMNEYsN II CHIMNEYsu n,
A large assortment Of lamp chi,nnovs ~ ou
kinds Just received from frst hands. Witch
we are selling at Philadelphia prices "1scn 4oli
ana satisfy yourselves Of the economy ~
'"S1As NV hone' go W. GIADAMS,
samn,.s ona ,on Y f. Second st.
oct3e.lm VeiS hihd.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
RELE3XOUR.

Rev. F. B. Du Val, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Market,
will preach tomorrow at 1oK q. m. Sub
jsct, "The Law Given by Messes, but Grace
and Truth by Jesus Christ" At ~ p. m,
subject, "Remember Now Thy Creator in
the Days of Thy Youth" The evening dis
course Is especially adapted to the young
people.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
Educated Fleas,

Signor Bertolotto has now troupe OF
one hundaed educated feas on exhibition
in New York. These insects have been
trained to go through a variety of cn,ious
and interesting performances, such as
dancing, drawing vehicles, telling fortunes
aad other tricks. 't
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
Read This.

Just as sure as you bay yonr Clothes At
Waterman's, corner Of 5th and Market, you
will 20 away contented and happy, for he
has just the goods to please. and be respect
fully invites you to call and examine bis
immense sock Of 8ne Beaver overcoa,s,
Gents fine Business and Walking suits of
the latest style ais, full l:ne OF Youths'
ard Boys clothing, ju.t III" thing for the
winter.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

NOTICE.-At the last stated meeting Of
IN the Managers Of the Wilmington saw
ings Fund Society, It was on notion, re-.
solved to pay to depositors s. per cent pefI
annum, calculated monthly, no ,nteFeSl
being allowed on fractions Of q month y
commence at the beginning OF the neSshs sI,i..
Of the increase of the rate Of inteNet, ~. "
least three months before the end o. 'n'
year. -.,, n .u.
WILMINGTON, Sept 2Nh, lt7a ,,,ru
ALBERT W. SMllh,
sepN,tf Treasurer W. s. +, soce'y,
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
IN TIE TOLLS
A-Alf|lKs.

Yesterday evening Isaac Price was arrest
ed, charged with shooting COW, the prop
erty Of Martin Keough. The hearing Of the
case will be given tomorrow at 2 o'clock,
n. m. I.JY4 = 4.fa~f NJ
There were no cases before Esquires Fra
Ger and Brady yesterday. -. ,..,,....,.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30

NOTICE.-The members - 11.:--,-
~ Association are requeD...a Ualon Loan
special meeting of the stOckfni. w. attend
nesday evening, October 27thau.ers On We'd.
take action on proposed ame.'iGnn ~ . o,to ciock,to
to tee by-laws in reference t,hnehdments
amendments are important. Nans' The
should be full atten ance ana there
oct I5-5t GyEN,
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
MARRIAGES.

HOIIsTON-HATCH.--On the 18th of Octo-
Der, by the Rev. J. L Houston. j +.
Houston Jr.l to Helen F. Hatch. eldest
daughter Of H. Hatch of New York.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-30
LOST

T OST.-A cameo pin on'Friday. The find
IL er will receive 4 liberal reward by
leaving 1t at the REPTBLICAN OFFICE,
T OST.-A black and white shepherd dog.
IL white around his neck; when lost had
on a collar bearing owners name. Any
one returning him will be suitably rewar-
ded. q. w. ROWLAND,
Eighth and BrOOme st.