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The Van Buren press., 1875-09-21

A DREAM THAT PARTED MAN vxD WEE.
-Bundy has been married tive week.,
and his wife weighs two hundred and for
ty pounds and was the relict Of the late
Peter Potts. About ten days after mar
riage, Bundy was surprised, on wakening
in the morning. to find his better half sit
ting up in the bed, crying as IL her heart
would break. Astonished, he asked the
cause Of her sorrow, but receiving NO
reply he began to surmise that there was
some secret on her mind that she with
held from him, that was the cause Of her
anguish; SO he remarked to Mrs. B that
as they were married, she should tell him
the cause Of her grief, go, II possible, hc
could avert it, and. after considerable
coaxing, he elected the following from
her:
Last night dreamed was single,
and as walked through = well-lia hted
street, Icame to . store where q sign in
front advertised husbands for sale.
Thinking it curious, ! entered, and rang.
ed along the wall, on either side, were
men with prices affixed to them. Such
beautiful men; some for 81 200, somo
for $500, and SO ON TO $3.50. And -
had not that amount, could not pur-
chase.
Thinking to console her, B. placed his
arm lovingly around her and asked;
And did you see any men like me.
thcreY
.Oh, yes she replied, drawing away
from him; lots like you; they were tied
up in punches like asparagus, aad sold
for ten cents bunch
Bundy got up and went TO see his law
yer if he had sufficient grounds for d.
vorce.
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ET Did my moustache trouble you.
said Blohbs to his sweetheart No,
only felt little down in the mouth, was
the answer.
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rE When man has q business that
doesn't pay, he usually begins to look
saound for partner to share his losses
with him
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plDN'T Know HIS BUSINESS A well
known clergyman was crossing Lake
Erie, many years ago, upon one OF the
lake steamers. and, seeing small lad At
the wheel, steering the boat. accosted him
as follows:
Ny son, you appear to be a small boy
to steer so large boat.
Yes, sir; but yon see that | can do it.
though.
Do you think you understand your
business, my son
Yes, sir, think do
Can you box the compass?
Yes, sir.
Let me hear you box It.
Boy boxes the compass.
Well, really, you can do Il! Let me
hear you boz It backward.
Boy boxes 1t backward.
1 declare, my son, you do seem to IN.
derstsnd your business.
The boy now took his turn question.
asking.
Pray, sir, what may be your business 70
DO you Understand your 6ssfinessr
think do, my son.
Can you say the Lords Prayer?
Yes.
Say it.
Clergyman repeats the Lords Prayer.
Well, really, you do know il. Now
say It backward.
Clergyman says he cannot dc it.
You can't do it, eh Now, you see,
understand my business great deal bet
ter than you do yours
Clergyman acknowledged himself beat
en-, and retired.
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than you wnz, accordin to your own
shown.
That's so + in chorus from the Jury.
Il have nothing further to say re
turned Frank. except that / protest
against everything you have done, and
everything you may do
Now, then. gentlemen Of the jury, to
settle this matter without any more talk,
sich of yer as air of opinion that the
prisoner is guilty, viii say Ay.'
sAy! in chorus from the jury, and
voices from al parts Of the room in ad-
dition.
The contrary Mo-
A dead silence.
The avs hev it. Prisoner, you'll he
hung to morrow at Let's see what
time would be most convenientto every
body?'
I'm goin over en- to Mulberry Creek,
in the mornin' after ducks, said one. 'and
| NAV not he back before eleven
I'D like to hive crask at 'em, my
self, said Judge Boggs. How will nool
dc 2
First rate = said several voices
We'll, then, you'll be hung, tomorrow
wind and weather permittin
'Jedge,' said an Irish Vigilant who had
answered to the name Of Dan. O'Ccnncll.
'rd loikc to Ak the prisoner wan ques.
ton
AL right, Dan! Fire away. my boy :
'Prisuner!' said Dan, looking very
solsmnly at Frank, are you ready for TO
doy!
No. answered Frank.
Dan turned toward Tom Boggs, and
with the sir Of one who makes an ire
sistihle expostulation: Jedge" said he,
Jcdge, is 1t right to hang a man whin
he's not ready for to doyY
DAM said Tom. Boggs, you're q
bigger fool than | thought You wus, and
that $ say ing good deal. 1t don't make
a damned bit of difference whether he is
ready or not. he's got to swing. And
now, I'm ready for hand at whisky po
kcr.
The crowd dispersed and Frank was
taken back to Jake Grimsley's.
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CRATER III.

CHATTER Ill.
Il suppose you're pretty we'll played.
after to days work. said Jake to Frank,
after they had gene back to the house.
i am rather tired replied Frank,
though not as much as oughttc be az
ter what have gone through. l feel
sleepy enough to lie down, however, but
| have several letters to write first
You'd better 60 to bed and try to
sleep. now said Jake; you'll have
plenty Of time to morrow l don't ex-
pect you'll be able to sleep late, and you
will have all the morning and forenoon
before YOU
'Al the morning and the forenoon,
long time to poor Frank, but &c vas Vary
weary, and he took Jake's advice Jake
showed him to bed in an inner room. A
guard Of vigilants was detailed to watch
him during the night; they were to re-.
lieve each other, every two hours. The
sentinel sat in the doorway. A light was
placed on the floor, so as not to offend
Franks eyes with the glare, but at the
same time to enable the sentinel to see
him.
Frank always kcptup his childhood's
habit of praying before going to bed. He
prayed fervently for that deliverance from
the fate that overhung him. He begged
God to spare bis mother the grief Of
losing her first born by such death as
now seemed almost inevitable
The house was soon wrapped in 81
lence, and Frank was left to his own
thoughts. The idea Of an attempt to es
cape flashed upon him. He looked about
the room, but it offered no opportunity.
The thought of overpowering the scnti-
mel presented itself. He looked toward
the man on guard, but the glance Of the
latter fell full upon him. His eyes met
Franks, and Frank could see that the
man OWNED his thoughts There was no
hope there.
ITO be continucd.)
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The worst wheel of the cart makes
he most noise.
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/. O. O. e.

CRAWFORD LODGE. Ne, s. of ODD FELLOWS,
\ meets every Friday, at o'clock, p. NJ, at their
Hall in Eagle Block.
S. Z. HAYMAN, n. e.
]. J. CLARK, Sec'y.
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FRAT 6 R NAL.
MASONIC.
Rova1 ArCh MI aaon ..

fpIE regular Convocations of VAN BuRES CHATTER.
II No. 5. il. A. NJ. afs held at Masonic Hall, on
Nionday Evening after Saturday before the full
noon. Visiting Companions in good standing are
j. c, KENNEDY, II, p.
W. H. H. SHIRLEY, Secretary, dee1tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
From NIiddlefOxvn.

NO PEACH MEETING ON sArURpAY-FURrHRR PROS
PEors OF The CROP.
Correspondence erlts Commercial.
MIDDLETowN, DEL Aug. 90.
The peach meeting, called for Saturday, to
take into consideration the shipping of only
prime fruit and for the purpose OF instructing
commission men as to what sized peaches should
be received by them, did not take place, and no
cause is assigned for the growers not being pres
ent. Some fthem stated that they had been
unable to attend on account of necessary atten-
ton to shipping while others assigned no reason
whatever.
Their failure to hold n meeting shows that
the grower is not inclined to act Independently
of the commission men, and the latter are aware
of it, To avoid fresh glut of peaches, it is ne
cessary that shipments should decrease, and the
decrease could be no more profitably made than
on inferior fruit, much of which ID being loaded
daily. This WAS the supposed object Of the
meeting.
because they know that to financially benefit
shipped, mo matter what price peaches are bring
ing in the different markets.
Tho portion of the crop already shipped is
small, compared with what is still on the trees.
much of which s small in size A gentleman,
who owns extenaive orchards near this town in
forms me that he has 1000 baskets of "Early
Yorks " still uppicked, aud that he would allow
any one wanting some to help himself.
The unfavoIabe weather, to-day, Will OF
course interfere with tho shipments, and reduce
the uuantity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
Tho MlddIe,own Murder.

VERDICT OF THE coRoNER's JuRY-wARRANTs Is-
SUED FOR THE ARREST OF wHTTELocK AND HIs
soN--THE LATTER FLEEs INTO MARYLAND.
On Saturday morning, Coroner Groves, having
summoned his witnesses, boarded the Delaware
train at Middletowp and came north to KIRK
wood to hold an inquest over the body of Will
liam Furchess (printed Furguson on Saturday.
Furchess, it will be remembered, is the oolored
man who WAS shot in Whltlock's saloon at Mid
dletown OH Thursday night and died III the cars
near Kirkwood on Friday.
A jury was summoned at Kirkwood, who ex-
amined some eight or ten witnesses, present in
the saloon at the time of the shooting Their
testimony coincded with the circumstances of
the case as was printed in the COMMERCIAL on
Saturday except that Purchases reply to Whit
lock, when commanded to keep quiet, was,
" Massa, we spent our money with you and want
q little fun " First reports SAID that Furchess
had profanely abused Whitlock The verdict of
the Jury was that the deceased came to his death
by pistol shot from the hands of Jno. Whit
lock, Jr., and Jno. Whitlock, ST., accessory
thereto.
Warrants were at once issued for The arrest Of
both father and son and placed in the hands of
Constable r. II. Foster, but the Coroner has not
been advised of the arrest of either. The senior
Whitlock was still in Middletown on Saturday
morning. The son had fed to gin mill
which they run in Cecil county, called
Bunker HILL" Coroner Groves wrote to tho
sheriff of Cecil. this morning, apprizing him Of
Whitlock's whereabouts and requesting his ar
rest
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
The Deputy Attornoy-Gc GcneraIshfp.

KEsIdSATIos OF VIM. II. HoDasoN-ALFRED p. ROB-
ISsoN MS sUcoEssoR-Nkw CASTLE COUNTY LEFT
OUT IN THE COLD.
The resignation Of Deputy Attorney General
W. r. IIodgson has been rendered Attorney
General Pennington and has been accepted.
Alfred p Robinson, who has been acting as
deputy in Kent and Sussex, fills the vacancy.
Thus far no deputy has been named specially
for this county, and we are not advised that any
will be- And yet there is very general feeling
among the members of the bar IN this city that
such all appointment should be made. Fully
twice AZ much criminal business il
presented to the Courts in New Cas-
tle as in either Kent and Sussex, and
the proper disposition OF this business
quires that either the Attorney-General or his
deputy should reside here. AT the very next
session OF ,he Court several capital cases will be
tried aud one prominent member of the New
Castle bar gives it as his opinion that the prop
or working up OF these cases will require the
continued presence of some one specially en-
trusted with this work. Fur ther, Cases might
arise, and frequently do arse in this city,
where the Attorney General or his deputy is
needed to conduct the preliminary examination
on the part OF the State. II they are absent de-
lays must consequently follow, which might be
unjust to the prisoner or might possibly afford
lin an opportunity for escape.
Attorney General Pennington should make
some provision by which either himself or a
deputy will reside in Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
Terrible Fail.

MAN PREcIPirATED SIXTY FEET FROM THE TOP
OF A DERRICK AND ESCAPES WITHOUT BROKEN
BONES.
On Saturday last. James Kelley, machinist
residing at No. 23l Walnut street, this city, met
with narrow escape from instant death at Wy
oming, on the Delaware r. II. He was en-
rloyed in setting up the machinery in the new
dryery of Marsh & Brown, at that place. and at
the time of his mi-hap was at the top Of der
rick some sixty feet high, at work upon the
smokestsck. The derrick overturnng, he was
borne downwards by it until within about twen-
ty.fve feet of the earth, when he jumped and
landed full upon his feet, thus probably saving
his life
BY the fall no bones were broken, but Mr..
Kelleys whole frame was badly shaken and
strained by the shock, aud he was picked up in
all unconscious condition. AS the afternoon
train north was passing he WAS put upon it and
broughtto his home, where he s now lying quite
sore but otherwise toleraDly comfortable. He
talks but little on account of the pain it gives
him. DIR. Snltcher is attending him, and hopes
to he able to bring him safely through his in
iuries.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
Recovery of Mr.. i.imcpIn.

CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 81 A correspon dent of
the Ecentng Post and Mail, writing from ST.
Charles, in the vicinity of Bellevue Asylum.
says: "You will be glad to learn, and this is
the first public iutmaton that Mrs. Lincoln is
pronounced well enough to leave the asylum
and WRIT her sister, Mrs. Edwards of Spring
field. 1t is not likely that she will return to
Bellevue Asylum, as there is soma feeling
evinced in the matter of her incarceration by
friends who refuse to believe her insane. A
leading lady lawyer of Chicago has oeeh nth
her much OF late, and, with the assistance of
her husband, also a lawyer, will assist in Mrs
Lincolns restoration to the world. She is de-
cidedy better, sleeps and eats well, aud shows
no tendency to any mania but whether the cure
ia permanent or not the test OF active life and
time will prove"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
The North Carolina convention.

58 REPUBLICANS, 58 DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS,
i DEAD-ToTAL, l2O.
Judge Thomas Settle of North Carolina. the
most prominent Republican of the State, is in
Washington, and says that the members elect
to the Constitutional Convention include
58 Republicans certain. 5S Democrats,
Uhere were SO, but Ex-Governor William
A. Graham, who died at Saratoga, few days
ago, was one,) and Independents, who were
elected in opposition to Democrats. This class-
ication gives the balance of power to the three
independents. One of them gave written
pledge to the Republicans Of his district that he
would act with that party in effectiug an organi-
cation, but no reliance Is placed on this, aud 1t
is generally conceded that he will cast his vote
with the Democrats. Another OF the Independ
ents is put down certain to act with the Re-
lublicans, while the third man. DR.. Ransom, of
Tyrrel, Id really independent, and stands un-
Committed to either party. He is regarded as a
gentleman of the strictest integrity, and beyond
the reach of corrupt Influences. The Republic
ans have reason to believe Ransom will act with
them in organizing the convention.
Should the Republicans, however, fail to se-
cure the organization, no fears are entertained
that the Democrats will be able to seriously in
terfere with the present Constitution, a sjority
of them being really opposed to any radical
changes. There will be three seats contested i'll
the convention, the members returned being
democrats. No doubt ls entertained Dy Judge
Settle that the convention, no matter which par
ty may secure the organization, Will give the
seats to the Republican contestants. The only
legal claim the returned members have to certih-
Gates of election is that they are in possession
Should those three Republican contestants be
admitted, the Republicans will have a clear ma
jority. The election to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of ex-Goy. Graham will not take place
until Sept 16.
Judge settlr says the membership of the con.
vention embraces some of the aolest and best
men of North Carolina on both sides, and he has
no fears that this class will permit anything to
be done detrimental to the interests of the State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
Rev. Charles ID. shaw.

SERMON IN PHILADELPHIA, YEsrERDAY-A SUMMER
CONGREGATION PERSONAL.
Rev. Charles d. Shaw preached in the West
Arch strest Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia,
yesterday morning and evening. A considerable
number of Wllmingtonians were present at the
former service. This church has an influential
membership, but the regular congregation were,
Tor tho most part, at the Summer watering
places. SO far was this true that only ubout a
uo2en members Of the Sabbath School were
present at the morning session.
Tho good-sized audience made up, to a
considerable extent, of Mr. Shaw's Philadelphia
inends and admirers.
MIR. Shaw WAS more neshy and rather stouter
and finer looking than when with us. His voice,
always healthy and strong, was even clearer and
stronger. and his articulation beautifully dis
tinct. He WAS somewhat tanned and physically
more vigorous. His text in the forenoon WAS
taken from Matt. II 20, Take my yoke upon
YOU and learn OF me " The sermon was specific
exposition of the text, abouDding in vivid illus
tlatons and was about half an hour in length
Mr.. Shaw was accompanied by his family, and
they are on their way to Atlantic City for sea-
son of res ( and recreation
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
FOURTH EDITION.
The Independent Movement in MarT-
land.

GREAT ACTIVITY AMONG THE "poTATo Buos"-THE
COALITION TAKING SHAPE.
From the Baltimore sun, to-day.l
For some time past there have been move
ments on foot, now definitely taking shape, in
tended to secure n coalition of republicans, in
dependent voters and dissatisfied democrats
into a strong opposition to the regular democra-
tic nominees i'll the State at large as well as In
Baltimore city. The elements of opposition to
the leaders OF the demo cratic party first appear
ed in the last election for members Of the Leg
islature. Recent events have increased this
dissatisfaction, and the republicans, to take ad-
vantage Of it, have, it would seem, decid-
ed upon mastery inactivity, allowing the un-
attached and dissatisfied elements to suggest
men who will be approved by them, 30 as to
form coalition. To what extent this scheme
may be carried out harmoniously remains to be
seen, but it IL certain every encouragement hss
been given to it,
1t is not expected that the Republican conven-
t0n which will assemble III Westminster on the
7th will nominate state ticket. Conferences
have taken place between leading republicans,
persons identified with the new party
and still others who are looked upon
as democrats dissatisfied with the workings of
their party. Candidates to be named on State
ticket, which, it ID stated, will receive the sup
port of all the elements opposed TO the regular
democratic ticket, have been either determined
upon or the favorltes narrowed down to two for
each place.
On Saturday it was understood that Hon.
Richard l. Bowie of Montgomery county, chief
judge of the sixth judicial district, had been de-
iinitely determined upon as the Candidate for
Governor, his nomination, it having been learn
ed, being satisfactory to the republicans. Judge
Bowie WAS elected As an independent candidate
in his judicial district, composed of Montgomery
and Frederick counties He received the
whole republican vote, and is known
AZ conservative republican. For Comp
troller Col Edwards Wilkins, of Kent,
and Chas. NJ. Jump, of Talbot named,
tile preference being for the former. Judge Wm.
P. Maul-by aud J. Morrison Harris are spoken of
for the Attorney -Generalship. 1t is expected
by those who claim to know that the ticket will
be Bowie, Wilkins and Maulsby.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
The hastern shore.
CECIL COUNTY,

The public schools reopen en- Wednesday
week.
On Sunday. August Goth, the new bell for the
by Rt Rev. Bishop Becker, OF Wilmington, Del,
at 10l5 o'clock a. IN.
Messrs. Keaveny Il Buck, of Port Deposit,
finished the last contract taken by them Oh
week, and paid off their men on Wednesday.
Twelve miles OF track will be laid next month on
the Columbia end Of the road.
wIooMIco COUNTY.
Il. Z. Jackson & Co., at Salisbury pay out
about 81 900 weekly in wages.
Salisbury, unable to go to it, want. the Old
extend the railroad.
At tho cannery about 5000 cans of peaches
are being put mp.
While Mrs. Elihu Hitchcn, OF Salisbury, was
playing with pistol, the other day, it exploded,
the ball passing through the arm Of a daughter
of James PIppin. Nothing serious.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-23
FIRST EDITION.
Tricks OF the Tramps.
sTABBiNo ArFRAy AT MlDDLErows-AN INSANE
FHEAK AT oDEsaA

sTABBiNo AFFRAY AT MlDDLETowN-AN INSANE
FHEAK AT ODESSA.
The Middletown Transcript gives some un-
published items concerning the conduct Of the
tramps in that neighborhood. On Tuesday Wes-
ley Penn, OF Wllliametown, N j., was stabbed
by tramppg companion named Road. The lat
ter got under the influence OF liquor aud, with
out cause, agtated quarrel with Penn, and
when he responded to something said, Reed
pulled large dirk and stabbed him in the groin,
severiig small artery, aud Causing much pain
Penn lost considerable quantity of blood, and
being consumptiye, WAS quite exhausted. Reed
was arrested, and the knife, among other thlngp.
vas found on his person partly covered with
blood. He was given a hearing and rent to New
Castle on Wednesday afternoon. A. q. Cox
cared for the wounded man uuti he was able tu
travel, when he WAS sent to the Pennsy ylvania
Hospital.
The residence of r W. Cochran, near Odes-
sa, had narrow escape from total destruc-
tion eaily on Tuesday morning last. An old and
insane German named Henry Minkle, who had
been roaming around Middletown for the pas
few days III ragged and dtsttute condi ION
found his way into the house Of air. Cochran by
kitchen door that was left open for some pur
pose. As soon as he was in doors, 1t In supposed
he built fire on the stove, plug on 1t ciothlng.
knives and other kitchen utensils, large stlckr
NJ wood, &c. At about half past O'Clock, Mrs.
Cochran awoke and discovered smoke III the
house, and gong Into an adjoining room, which
is over the kitchen, found the hJor 10 warm that
she could hardly stand upon IL. An alarm war
quickly made OF fire, and on going to the kltcli-
en-, Mr. Cochran found the stove conn lstey
covered with flames and the house full OF smoke,
while the old German was lying on the floor
asleep. As soon as awakened, MInkle from
the house, but after patient search he was found
in Mr.. Il. Pennington's peach shed, and brought
to town and lodged in the cells. Squire Walker
committed him to New Castle on n charge of
vagrancy, and lie was "berthed' on Tuesday
afternoDn.