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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

Rev. JOSHUA HUMPHREYS APPOINTED TO THE
VAoANcY--Rev. Joshua llumphriss the father
in-aw Of Rev. L. y. Kenney, has been appoint
cd to take charge OF the Sloan NJ. E.chnrch I'M
til the meeting OF the Conference, This sp-
pointment was made by Presiding Elder Nc
Combs. The feeling in Bethel township is very
strong against tho finding OF tho Committee
touching the charges made by Mrs. Van Meter.
the sentiment Of the community being almost
unanimous in favor Of Mr. Kenney.-AfeUid
American
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

FATALITY AMONGST Hoas.-A hog disease ap-
pears to have broken out in the vicinity OF New
port which is very fatal in it's effects. Rnfus
Gregg has lost ak out of ten and it il said Rob-
ert Lyman has lost all he had. Other farmers
have lost one and two each. and large numbers
are sick. When attacked the hog becomes stu
pid, and refuses to eat and dies In about two or
three days after being attacked. Some Of tho
farmers have given sulphur to their hogs, with
apparently good results,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

WILMINGTON Il WESTERN ExrENaToN.-A fur
thcr meeting was held. last Monday, OF persons
interested in the Elk extension and the S20, 900.
OF subscriptions TO stock was fully made up.
5000 more il now wanted from some of the
larger property owners, and others OH the route,
after which it is hoped an additional $4,000 can
be raised among interested parties elsewhere.
The usual monthly meeting Of the W. W.
Directors WAS held this morning, and the I'M
derstanding was arrived at, upon report OF the
results OF last evenings meeting. made by Mr.
Jackson, that the first additional $4,000 must be
subscribed before the next meeting of the
Board tith Tuesday in October,) or the effort
for tho extension would be given up.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

LARGE SWEET PorAroEs.-Joshua Chandler is
the champion sweet potato grower of Landen-
berg. shursday he was at one Of the village
stores with half-busel basket on his arm we'll
filled with the sweet esculents, six in number.
weighed ii pounds. A little plot of ground,
10 by d0lyards in sextent, produced II bushels
OF potatoes They are Of the variety of the
Southern Queen. or South Carolina Yam, and
are at mealy and sweet Rs they are large. Three
of the monsters fell to the possession of Conf
AEEcIAL representative, and he knows whereof
I,ao DO
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

so-.i Morbid appetite for Excitement Is the only
effect of the unint dlcSted and eduiterated snir
frequently used under the impression that they
wholesome atimuiants. Abandon such "ourning
huits' at once and forever. II you are weak, low
Spirited dyseeptc, nervous, or suffering from the
effects Of exhaustion Use the genuine recuperant of
bodily energy that real stnmachlc and nerve ano-
dvne, UDJLfIIo WoLFEs ScHIEDAM AROMATIC
A
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

LOCOMOTIVE soLD.-The Wilmington 4 Veg
tern II. Il. Co. have sold their old loco.
motive No. !, to the T.. W. Il Il. Il. II
Co. IT will be overhauled, reitted, and
used on the Smyrna Branch. 1t is a worry
old engine, having been run for many years oil
the =. W. " b road, and known as the ''Bran.
DIVINE" 1t had become 30 shaclling as tc
be unfit for use in its present condition. The
". Il ". will buy new shifter engine, suitable
both for shifting in this city, and for hauling
extra freight trans on the road.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

A CHARLEY Ross SENSATION AT HAvRE DE
GRACE On Tuesday last female vagrant WAS
taken up at Havre dc Grace with curly headed
uuwashed little little boy, whom the authorities
thought might be Charlie Ross. The visit OF Il
Philadelphia detective dissuale1 them from this
belief, and the town of Havre de Grace was cav
ed from swarm of newspaper correspondents
and unexcolled fame.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

ANOTHER LIQuoR SELLER IN TRouBLE.-Levr
d. Murray, of Fraukford, Sussex county, Del.
was arraigned before U. s. Commissioner Smith
Thursday afternoon, charged with II violation Of
the U. s. Revenue laws in tho selling liquor
without tho payment Of tho special tax. 1t was al
gedagainst Inn that he had been selling "bit.
ters' which produced drunkenness, and though
the fact was not clearly proven, sufficient prob
able cause was developed to warrant holding the
accused for Court. Ho was therefore required
to give bail in $500, which being entered he was
relpaHpu
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

fE-.i Household Remedy Nofamily should be
without eIlicaciuus ady for the cure OF af-
fectCns universally prevalent as coughs, colds,
throat. whooping. cough and rroup-SOnls rGui-
edy. to whleh can he relied on as safe. sure and
certain. IN. pistr's Balsant Of Hf'd Cherry COM
hne the dssieratREt 81 cents and IL bottle. large
bottles much the cheaper.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

The SwISDLE AT DELMAn.-The man EAST
bum" who swindled Mr.. Hodgson, hotel-keeper
at Delmar last week, tho facts of which
were given in last weeks TRIBUNE, and who
was arrested and confined in the Wcomlco
jail at Salisbury, escaped thorefrom, some
time during Sunday night, by breaking a bar
from his cell-window. The check on which he
forged tho endorsement had been sent to West
Chester, and cashed, and the money was on its
way down in the hands of the Adams Express
AGENT but it was stopped and sent back to West
ChesIer. Mr.. Hodgson is "out +" about S5I.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

DELAWARE Co. Dem. TIcKEr.--The Democratic
Convention Of Delaware county met at Media on
Thursday, and nominated tho following ticket
Sheriff, John II. Rhodes Commissioners, Ed
ward Engle and J. IL. Fields Attorney, W. Ii.
Dickenson Treasurer y. N. Hill Director Of
the Poor, Edward Beatty Auditors, John H..
MCCay and DIR, Boon.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

Thief ON THE 'REyBoLD. Packages OF
goods having boon missed recently from on
board the steamboat Major Reybold, and in ev-
cry instance between Phlladelphia and Chester,
suspicion foil upon young man who had been
seen on the boat and whose movements were
thought to be suspicious. On Wednesday af-
ternoon he with companion, wore observed on
the wharf, at Philadelphia, and presently he
got on tho steamer. Shortly after, package
directed to W. A. Khoales, Delaware City, was
missed, aud was found with the suspected per-
son near by. He was arrested, recognized by
the Philadelphia police as Frank Rephan, who
had been up on similar charges before, aud was
committed for trial.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

OF the 150 who were converted at tho Grace
reviyals last winter, 100 remain steadlast, exc!u-
siye OF those OF the college students who did not
return to the city, IL is understood, however,
tilat they arc probAtoners in other churches.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

SHEEP Docs AT Work IN iCHEsTER COUNTY
On Friday night last the farm of Mr.. Joseph
Regner, in West Vincent township, Chester
county, was visited by dogs, and thirty-nne
that Mr.. Riegner had recently purchased. The
remaining six are missing. Mr.. Riegner had the
sheep appraised, and will no doubt receive their
value from the dog fund of Chester county.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

THE GRAsaERs' EXHIBITION The date OF the
exhibition OF farm products at Newark, under
the auspices OF Newark Grange, has been fixed
for tho Both inst The display Of fruits, vegeta-
bios, &c, will be limited in its eytent.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

RAILROAD SUPERINTENDENT RElIEvED-E 5.
Taylor, Superintendent of the Kent county rail-
road, has been relieved from duty by Mr.. Ger
ker, tho lessee. Tho management Of the road
Inns not been satisfactory for several weeks, and
other changes are talked OF.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
Fall 'ErDls

THE PURSES OFFERED by THE WILMINGTON TRor-
TING ASSOCIATION.
A meeting of tho Wilmington Trottins Asso-
citation was held, on Mondsy, when the follow
ing officers were eec5ed: President, W. II.
Lambson Treasurer, Archie Given Secretary,
j. NJ. Harlan. The trot the date of which had
been previously fixed for Wednesday and
Thursday, the 9th and 25Ih Of October, will
take place on the Wilmington Track. under
miums amounting to $1,000 are offered. The
entries will close on Wednesday, October Goth.
The following are the premiums offered
FIRST DAY.
First race open to all horses that lave no
better record than minutes-three to five in
harness. Purse. a50-$25 to frat, 4l5 to sec
ond, $40 to third.
Second race, open to all horses that have no
better record than 2Gh-tiiree in live to harness.
Purse, sl20 go to frat, $40 to End, 80 to
third.
Third race, open TO all horses that have no
better record than 81 l0-three I'M five to har-
ness. Purse, 520G-7l00 to first, $50 to see
ond, $40 to third.
SECOND DAY.
FIRST race, open to all horses that have no
better record than minutes-threo in hyo to
harness. Purse, Sl25-G0 to frat, $40 to second,
52J, to third.
Second race, open to all horses that haye no
better record than i5--three in five to harness.
! Purse, s20O-?l00 to first, $50 to second, $40
| to third.
| Third race, open to all horses that have no
better record than 81 three in five to harness.
Purse, s300-sl75 to first, a75 to second, $50
| to third
The liberal premiums above offered will bring
in large number of entries, and some fine
| shoppers are already promised The fairness
| and promptneas of the management render these
trots popular with the owners of fast horses.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

DIsApPERANoE OF THE TEXAS CATTLE FEvER.-
The Texas cattle fever, which has been preva-
lent in the neighborhood of Deer Creek, Har-
ford county, has entirely disappeared. 1t was
fatal in every case. Messrs Gorrell & Janney
lost nine head on tho Indian Springs farm, Thos
Lochary one steer on Judge Stump's farm, J. W.
Wakeland, Of Churchville, lost some five or six.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

AN Old MAN MIssrNa.--ratrick Donogan, an
old gentleman G5 years of age, residing at 5l1
Morrow street, has been missing for several
days. He went ont on an GRAND on Saturday
after supper aud has not boon seen since. Any
information CONCERNING him will be thankfully
rccniYrl Mt this Office or al Lila homo,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
LOCAL NEWS.

SnoT OFF HIS HAND. Nathan A. Culinary, OF
Chesapeake City, while cunning for squirrels
on Tuesday of last week, accidently shot his left
hand OF, or 10 nearly 10, that it was amputated
above the wrist.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

PHILADELPHIA MARKET.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 90.
Flour quiet and new declining Penna. fami-
ly, :65Ota7 % high grades, 5000. Wheat in
better request for choice old rcd sli26D1.43 ;
new do, 80 new and old amber, 81 i001 Al;
new white. 81 Is. Rye 90@92c. Corn lower !:
yellow, 72dD75c mixed 72@7ic. Oats depressed;
mixed, a9@l3e VIII, &c, 44@ts'ac, bless PORK,
322@22 so. Lard, 13ss@l29lc. Whisky, S1.2O.
QUOTATIONS ATrHa nsANpYSisf ,dlIis FoR sInga
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

TnE BLIND SrAdGERa This disease continues
amongst the horres in Kent county. Tho Smy-
rna Times says it let's up in ono neighborhood
only to break out in another, and the prospect is
quite discouragiug now ~ it was four weeks
ago. when the epidemic first made its appesr-
ance. Hardly any recover. The diaease Ii par
tcuiarly severe now in Dutch Neck and in the
neighborood of Leipsc. In one section OF
about -four miles in the tirst-named locality, for
animals that die are earnestly requested to have
them promptly buried, RI in some sections 1t u
feared the stencil may breed peetilence In
the " forest section, west OF Smyrna, the ds-
ease prevails, also.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

MIDDLErows.--R. L. Price stepped backward
into ell on Wednesday, but fortunately was
not much hurt, although he fell 2S feet.
There is n prospect that an entertainment will
be given by the Knights OF Pythias in the Town
Hall-one evening during the Fair.
improvements are being made about the de-
pot.
q. G. Foator, the patenter of phosphate drill
which he manufactured at Odessa, died, few
days ago, from complication OF diseases.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

CuuBCH IMPROVEMENTS At RED Iona new
fence has been placed around the Rcd Lion
NJ. Il. church. and several improvements
made in tho interior. A church festival and
supper will be provided for on Thursday eve
ming, the 18th OF October, for the benefit Of the
church,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
llfatlts.

WlNDl.F.-Suddenly, on 9th Mo. s2', Sharpless
Wndle, OF Fair7ilie, Chester county, in his csth
year.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
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Sad Results of INSANITY.

A FATHER IN-LAw SHOOTS HIS INSANE soN'INLAw.
At Stamps Tavern, midway between West
Chester and this city, on the direct road, terri-
bic affair occurred which resulted in the shoot
ing of an insane son-in-law by his father-in-law.
Boarding at the hotel is somewhat aged man
named May who has son. in-law named Thomas
Bullock, aged about a5 years, who, through sick
ness, recently became insane, and some months
ago an alteration arose between him and May,
in which Bullock attempted the old mans life
with shot gun, but. the weapon WAS taken from
him before he had time to discharge it. Tho In
sane man was subsequently placed IN Philadel-
phia hospital, where he remained until few
days ago. Upon his returning to Stamps tavern
some further alteration took place between the
two, and on Wednesday evening the troubles re-.
through the breast. The wounded man may die.
May has been locked up at Media.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

TEsTINa A NEW SIGNAL ON the p. W. B.
Rosseau's elestric and automatic signals have
been erected along the L. W. " II. L., be-
tween Darby and Paschalls, for practical test.
Tho signal Is OF the block pattern, and dess-
natos the distance apart Of trains by different
colored lights. Thus, when tho locomotive
strikes tho apparatus placed upon the track for
tho purpose rod light ia thrown out, but by an
automatic arrangement this il Withdrawn after
tho lapse of any specified time and green light
put out. AMI after another interval OF time this
green light il superseded by white ono which
denotes no danger. The intervals between the
changing of these lights may be made OF any
desired length. Three Of these Signals are now
in use tho second being half mile from the
first, and the third mile from the second.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

MnronD AND VIcISITY 1TEMs.-I From Me
Ne,rs. Col. Watson and lady have returned
from their summer soiourn at Saratoga.
The "blind staggers" has attacked the horses
in this vicinity. We have heard tie death OF
three, and several others are attacked.
This season has been so favorable to the
growth of vegetation that many hay fields have
been moved the second time, and the second
crop has made more hay than tho first one.
Rev. J. 7. Willis has brought to his farm.
above FredoFica, n very valuable and high-brei
HambletoGian horse.
Noah Jacobs a colorol man of this town is
| missing He won't down the creek on Tuesday
| to bring up scow from Reed's landing, and has
| not since been seen.
Miss Molhe Adkins has resigned her position
as teacher of the school in Broad Cloth District,
and accepted situation in tho Academy at
Northampton, Massachusetts, Miss Cornelia
Barber has taken her place.
| The late firm of Reedy Il Pierson have divided
their real estate, Mr.. Reedy taking the stores
now occupied by the firm, aud by John W. Adj
kins aud Pierson the one in tenure of Reynear
Williams and the post office building. The lat
ter has sold his to Reynear Williams for "a 700
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

IiEwEs AND VICINITY ITFMs.-t From Me Tight
Susan Il. Rowland will administer on the
estate Of the late Daniel ]. Rowland.
Now piles are being placed TO the iron pier.
Crocus are becoming 80 scarce that the price
has been increased
The horse disease has reached this section,
and four OR five valuable horses have fallen vic
tins to it within the last two weeks.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
AN UNFonIUwANTE WOMAN IS DEoAPITArRD DY THE

On tho Goth. lady registered at the Leba-
non Valley House, in Lebanon, as Miss Lulu
Green, of Philadelphia, remained during tho
night aud ate her breakfast and dinner the next
day. In the afternoon she strolled out along the
wrapped her shawl tightly about her and
laid her neck across the rail just in front
of the advancing engine, aud before the
train could be stopped tho head was sew
cred from tho body HI if with sharp instru-
ment. The pc sition OF the body was not dis.
tu,bed, more than turning it upon its face, but
the head was caught by the engine and dragged
considerable distance. where it was found be-
tween the rails, with but two slight scratches III
the face. The body was subsequently identified
Ms that Of Mary Showalter. OF Rogers Ford
Montgomery county Pa, who had been insane
for several weeks past, but managed to eluda
her friends who were ignorant of her wherea-
bouts until the suicide was announced in the
papers.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

GEORGETOWN AND VICINITY IVEsIs.--t From,
The Journal Corn is not 30 good us WAS sup
posed before the fodder was saved.
The steam saw and grist mill at Robbins sta
ton has been sold to W. b. Tomliuson and
othors for $780,
Nutter Marvel is building lanyard. -.....
NTcKendree Downham has taken the Academy
at Georgetown for the present year.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

DOVER AND VICINITY lTEMs.-[ From the Deld-
iraredn Tile next meeting OF the Dover Dis
trct Preachers' Association Qtinerant) ,conyenes
in rredorica, October 4tl
There are about so students on tie roll of the
Conference Academy.
Xadoc Postles il the first contributor. in the
county OF Kent towards the erection of the
building for the State Commissioners on the
Centennial grounds in Philadelphia.
Other Deaths from the horse disease, addition
al to those already reported have boon an
nounCed.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

SuEnIrF's SALES IN KENT.-In this town, last
Thursday, Sheriff Cooper disposed Of the follow
ing real estate, TO wit
The tract known as the Moulten Richards
farm, in White Hall neck, Duck Creek hundred,
127 acres of upland and $50 acres of salt marsh,
to Samuel s. Harrington, for 81, 500, subject to
prior liens OF about $4,000.
Also, Edward Beck's real estate, all knocked
off to the Bank OF Smyrna, Cor TO Col. Raymond,
the Presidency as follows F: The /" home farm,
acres Of woodland in the Blower Woods" Ken
ton Hd., for SO per acre; the storehouse Oh
Commerce street, this town, for "a, 2OOi the tive
brick dwellings, on Delaware street, the one
in tenure of Rev. j. Hough, and the double
house adjoining, together for s2,675, subject tt
nnual ground rent of $50; the Main stree
sidence, III tenure of A. Ct. Cummins, To-
"a, 500 the "carrage lot " dwellings, on Main
street, for seven families, $1,000 the fou
frame dwellings, on Main ST., near I" the pond,
together, for Sl,750 and the pasture lot, fou
acres for S149 per acre. Aggregate of sail
S2A, 799.-S Smyrna Times, 22nd.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

ApEAp "raAaip" RECOGNIZED BY HIS MOTHER.
The Smyrna Times says About the middle OF
August, 1t will be remembered, young man, a
peach pluck, was mashed between the cars OF a
peach train at Brenford and died. He was buried
in the NJ. H. Cemetery OF this town in the corner
for the unknown dead Yesterday Mrs. Peter NJ.
Morris, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, came and had
the remains taken up,and she at once recognized
the body as that OF "her boy" although greatly
disfgured by decay. She recognized the cloth
ing. He was youth of seventeen, and the
mother states that lie left home in more boylsl
freak, in company with others, to see what nigh
be in store for him ''out in the cold world.
She was greatly moved when she made the rec
ognition. Tho remains were reinterred ant
Mrs Nj. took the train for home last evening
Tie family received the intelligence through on,
of the returning tramps, VINO at once returned
home after the sad fate of their comrade.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30
MUTUAL LIVE STOCK INSURANCE
MI COMPANY OE CIEATER COUNTY.

The managers of the Live Stock Insurance Com.
pany. OF Chester county. in order to Its abill-
ties, have settled and assessed rate Of contribu-
ton upon the members OF said company in accor-
dance with the bylaws and same is now due and
payable. settlement of the same can be made with
WIN. Whitehead, Esq, at his office IN the Borough
of est Chester. by order OF the Board.
WIN. WINDLk, President.
All persons having unsettled claims against the
said COiupany, are requested to present them to
either of the undersigned.
WIN. g. KIRK.
sep1T ltd jtW
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

Price, T,osnty.fue Cents.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-09-30

-flON3 n The htAhHf WINE MlilA foh
AND nnhtN--.rniiahnT nsILN