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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

MENELIA HEARD FRoM-Nenelia, alias Fren.
chv," who escaped from the Georgetown Jail, Ii
week or more ago, WAS in Snow Hill on Wednes-
grease from clothing. He WAS on his way to
Virginia. II was IN the vicinity OF Snow Hill
that Meneia was captured after his first escape.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

BASE BALL AT GREENwooD.-Two attentive
correspondents send US reports Of match game
ty. on Saturday, between the Centennial and
Sussex clubs, both Of that town. The result
waa in favor Of the Centennial, by = score Of 30
to 20. We cannot publish the full table OF the
ecOre,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

LAUNcHEs At NEwrowN.-At Newtown, Wor-
csster county, two launches occurred from the
| shipyards, last week, one . steam propeller aud
the ether . schooner for the baltimore trade,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SPELLING BEE AT KENNETH SoUARs.-A spell.
ing bee took place in Kenneth Square on Satnr.
dsy evening last for the benefit OF the Presby
terrain Church. The hall WAS crowded with II
cent Representatives, and the result netted !iD
The prizes were numerous the loading ones he
ing shaving cup, wash board, brass ihimblc
tn
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

PROTECTING ron CLAy.-Stephen NJ, WIlson,
near Hockessn. has been prospecting on bis
Works, for new deposits of kaolin. We under
stand his search has been successful and that
the property will be leased to firm in Philadel-
phia, with prospect Of beginning to quarry clay
the coming summer,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

CENTENNIAL .DIvIDEND.-The Delaware Fire
Insurance Co. announces in our advertising col
umns its one hundredth dividend, it being u
semi-annual dividend OF four per cent. on the
capital stock.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

New 1.UxBFR FIRx.-lsasc v. Lloyd, formerly
Of Cooling & Lloyd, carriage builders has form
ed partnership with Alexis Smith, under the
firm name Of Lloyd Il Smith, to carry on the
lumber business at Front Il Pine Sts., the yard
recently occunied by E. HaNaa 4 Co.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

RAILROAD ELxcTIoN.-The election for Presi-
dent and Directors Of the Heading and Lehigh
railroad Company took place vt Reading on
Monday. and the following were elected Pres
ident, George f. Basr ; Directors, Henry Bus
hong, W. Is. Gnesemer, Henry &. Eckert, J.
N. Craig, ]. BUTTON Steele, c. G. DER.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

RoDBERy AT OxFoRD.--Friday night the jewelIy
store Of Il. L. Baldwin, ut Oxford, was robbed.
The thieves forced an entrance through the
back way and bore on large quantity OF j,wel-
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

CApsIzED ON THE RIvER.-The schooner Maria
and Elizabeth. OF Baltimore, Capt. Drannick,
from Choptank River, with ship timber, for
League Island Navy Yard, was capsized early on
Sunday morning, four miles above the mouth Of
the Christiapa. She broke her mainmast, split
msinsail and lost all her cargo except five sticks
timber. Was righted, full Of water, by tug Young
America aud toyyed up to Philadelphia.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

TRADE ON THE CANAL--During the week end
ing April "a, ono hundred aud nnetv-two yes.
sells passed through the Chesapeake Il Delaware
Canal, going eastward. Among the principal
items Of freight were "a, 500 gross tons Of btu
minous coal and 81, 900 bushels of oysters. The
tolls for the week amounted to -, 807.3i.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTuARY.-lienry
Benson, who committed q nsmeless offence upon
Mrs. Sarah L. Denney, in Talbot county, some
months ago, was arraigned in the Circuit Court
for Dorchester county, whittier his trial had
been removed, last week, and he was sentenced
to the Maryland Penitentisry for q term Of years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

LARGE HAuL.-Iiubbard Il Shuck's seine, at
ring on Thursday, $4,000 at one haul. They al
so caught come slad and rock, and cart loads of
small fish which they turned loose again IN the
ri,.nl.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

Coal IN PLkNTy.-NIills Il Combs inform us
that they have plenty Of coal, stove and nut, and
can supply all who call
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

ACCIDENT AT MILroRD.-DanelPu rnell, col
ored citizen of some note of Milford, sustained
a fracture Of the leg, Monday. He was assist.
ing in the removal Of b.Iildipg, when hand
spike flew around with great force with the re-
suit stated. Daniel is one of the heavy weights
which are allotted to but few towns in this State,
being over 300 pounds in weight.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

1anls,&nw


The United States Of In the Superior c9u5t
rs. aware. IN and for
In pursuance of an order of the Honorable Ed
ward W. CLpin, Esquire, Chief Justice OF the State
OF Delaware, and as such the frcsld ng Judge of
the said Superior Court, In vacation. Notice is
hereby given that an application has been made by
Anthony Higglns, EsquiEe,attorney aDl duly AUTHOR
lied age Of The United states OF AiIerion that tna
the said United States DESTROYS of purchasing Tor
the erection of Light House, Rsn2e Light and
Light Keepers Dwelling certain tract OF land, the
property OF Anthony h bold, within the limits OF
said State, situated in He'd Lion Hundred, IN New
Castle County. which from disagreement in price
he refuses to convey TO she United States, Bounded
and described, as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at u stake on the southerly side Of a
lane or farm road at point from which the south
east corner OF brick tenant dwelling house on the
farm Of said Anthony keyhold, bears north seventy
three degrees and forty-two minutes west, distant
from sad corner of said house, four hundred aud
elghty-two feet and fifteen hundredths o. q foot
(4S2 l5lO), thence from said beginning stake south
nifty minutes east four hundred feet 10 stake in The
field, thence north elghty-lvc degrees hnd nfn
minutes west, two hundred and eighteen feet and
eight-tenths OF foot TO another stake IN the Held al
point from which the ssid southeast corner OF rue
grees and SIX minutes wes', thence from the ias
mentioned stake north 1ty minutes west, foui
hundred feet TO stake by the post aud rail fence on
the southerly side OF the aforesaid lane or farm
road, from viii stake the southt asst corner OF the
Aforesaid brick building. bears north slxty-three
degree and ffty-eight minutes west and is iistan,
two hundred and seyenty-yo feet and one-tenth OF
foot thence ffon tie last mestoned stake by the
soulherly side OF sad lane or fern road, souh
drcd and eighteen feet and eisht-ten,hs Of 100,
to the place Of beginning. Containing two acres OF
land and also the right OF way 10 the same over
the above mentioned lane or farm road, also The
property OF the said Anthony keybold, and within
the limits OF the said state, situated in the .abov,
mentioned County and Hundred, said lane or farm
road leading from the above described lot OF land
through the property OF said Anthony ReyboG % th
| public road winch leads from New Castle TO sain
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

DANCING AT DovFR.-Prof. David l.. Carpon-
ter, OF Arch street, Philadelphia, tho well-known
instructor in dancing, Went down to Dover, this
morning, at the urgent request of some gentle
men there to organize, if practicable, class OF
pupils,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
The United States OF In the Superior Court
America of the state Of Del
rs. .f aware, in and for
David a. Nlyin New Castle County

David q. Nlvin. New Castle County.
In pursuance OF an order OF the Honorable Ed
ward w Gilpn. Esquire, Chief Justice OF the State
said superior Court, In vacation. Notice IS hereby
given, that an application has been made by An.
thony Higgins, Esqaire, attorney and anly author
said United states are desrous OF purchasing for
the erection Of a Light House, Hange Light, and
property of David q. Nlyin. within the limits of said
State, situated IN New Castle Hundred, in New Cas-
tie County, which from disagreement in price he
refuses to convey to the United States. Bounded
and described as follows, to-wt:
beginning at stake standing on the south side OF
The open road leading nom. the New Castle aud
Frenchtown Turnpike to the road from New Castle
TO Suint Georges, being corner for this land, and
land of j. 1. a9gert, thence from said stake south
fourteen degrees west four hundred 900 feet to a
stake corner for this lot, and other land OF said
David G. Nivin, and in a line OF land OF the said J.
!. Taggert, thence from sand stake by line divd-
ing this lot from other lands OF said David q. Niyn,
north nfty-seyen degrees and fortysX and one-half
minutes west two hundred aud twenty-nne and
siX-enths l2s9 6l6 feet to stake. thence from last
mentioned stake bya line dividing this lot from
other lands OF the said David u. Nivn. north four
teen degrees east four hundred (5O feet to stake
by the fence, the south side OF the aforesaid open
road thence with the south side OF said road, and
bnding thereon south nty seven degrees and TO- ty
sig and one-haf minutes east two hundred and
twentynine. and slX-tenths (229 $40 feet, TO The
place OF beginning. Containing two (2) acres Of
land. Also the right OF way 10 the same over the
above mentioned open road from the aforesaid de-
scribed land to the public road leading from New
Castle TO SAINT Georges.
And that II e said David G. Hiyln, owner, and all
other persons interested in the said above described
lands and right of way be and appear at tie
May Term next OF the said Superior Court In and
for New Castle County, at New Castle, on Monday,
the seventeenth day of May A. d. eighteen hundred
and seveafy-nve, and file their objections, II any
they have, 10 the proposed purchase.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the al OF the said superior
Court, at New Castle, the eleventh day OF
H. 81 january, A. y. eighteen hundred and sew
enty-nye.
RICHARD G. COOPER,
janiI,4mw frothonotary.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SETTLEMENT WITH THR SCHOOL CoMNITrEEs.--
The Auditor has given notice Of his appoint.
ment Of May IL for settlement with all the school
committees from Districts Nos. l to 30 from
Nos. 80 to 90 on the 18th, and from 90 upwards
On the 1ith. He may be found at Now Cattle
Oh those DAYS.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
Thanks "Erom The Depths or The
Heart

Thanks "lrom The Dep,h. or The
Heart"
WILMINGTON, Loraln Co., o., Aug. q, 1874
Dr.. II. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N Y:
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dozen sage's Catarrh Remedy an COMMENCED their
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

DEATH OF Col. T. j. HoDsoN.-The Crisiied
LedtLer published an extra, yesterday morning,
ron. father OF 4. $. Hodson collector OF the
port of Crisfield. The Colonel WAS born in Dor
chester county, on IN ancestral estate, patented
to the family in the reign Of Charles II. on the
18th of June, 1907. He was Democrat and
represented Dorchester county il, the Constitu-
tiopal Convention of 1864.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
YeaaI NntieEs.
The United States of II
America
\ In the Superior Court
OF the State of Del
aware. In and for
William keybOld

Tho United States OF In me Superior Court
"a awsre, in and for
In pursuance Of an order Of the Honorable Kd.
ward W. Gllpin, Rsqure Chief Justice Of the State
OF Delaware, and snch the Presiding Judge OF the
| said Superior court, in vacation. Notice IL hereby
given, that an application has been made by AnthU-
| ny Higgins, Esquire, attorney and duly authorized
agent Of the United states Of America that the said
United states are DESTROYS of purchasing for the
erection Of q Light House. Range Light, and Light
| Keepers Dwelling certain tract of land, the
property OF William Reybold, within the limits OF
Castle County. which from q disagreement in price
he refuses to convey TO the United States, Bounded
beginning at stake near the bank on the west
side Of the Delaware river at point from which the
spre Of the steeple on the Episcopal Church. In the
town Of Delaware City bears south twenty Dine de-
grue and fiva minutes east and the trees OF
the nag staff In wort Delaware, bear south seventy
three degrees and twenty-fonr and half minutes
east, thence from said stake souih sixtysN degr
west two hundred and fofty-two ieet, (2I2,) TO II
stake thence North tweDty-four degrees west -four
hundred and fifty feet, t3o TO stake thence north
sixty-six degrees east. two hundred and eghty-two
feet, more less, TO low water line, thence south
twenty-four degrees cast four hundred and nifty
feet thence south sxtysix degrees west forty feet,
more or less, 10 the place OF beginning. Containing
two and ninety-one huniredths OF an acre, be
to the same over the following described land, also
the property of William Reybold. and within the
limits OF said state, situated in Red Lion Hundred
and \ ew Castle County. and bounded and described
as follows t0wit: tract of land Hfteen feet wide
beginning on the essierly side OF the public road
leading from New Castle 10 st. Georges, and lying
south of and binding on the line fence between land
Of william ReybOd aforesaid aud lands Of Annesley
hewln, Tor distance of three thousand feet, and
thence the same line extended and OF said width
of fifteen feet, through property of said William
Reybold, distance OF two thousand and thirty feet,
feet more or less to the westerly side OF the above
mentioned Light House lot.
And that the aid William Reybold, owner, and
all other persons interested in the said above de-
scribed lands, aud right Of way, be, snd appear at
the May Term next OF the said superior Court in and
for New Castle County, ut New Castle, on Monday.
the seventeenth day OF May, A. d. eighteen hundred
and seyenty-hve, and Hle their objections If any
they have, TO The proposed purchase.
In testimony Whereof have heraunto set my hand
and Affixed the seal OF the said superior
Court, at New Castle, the eleventh day OF
IT, 81 January, A u. eighteen hundred and sew
enty-rve.
Richard @. COOPER,
janl4, inv Frothonotary.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SECOND STREET MARKET HOUSE,. l.. Rice,
Jr., architect, has prepared draft OF the new
market building which the butchers in the Sec
ond street market wish to erect oil the site OF
the present sheds. The plan was exposed to the
members Of council Thursday night, but no &C.
ton was taken. 1t was pretty msch the same
~ was described in those columns some weeks
ago, close brick building well ventilated and
lighted, and extending all the way from Market
to King Streets The front elevation OF the two
streets has the appearance OF two story build
ing, but II 10 mot designed to place . floor in
thcse parts but to keep tho whole building un-
obstructed between the floor and the roof. The
estimate cost u ~. 900.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

DOVER DISTRICT PREACHERS ASSOCIATION
The Dover District Preachers Association OF the
Wilmington ii. u. Conference met at FELTON,
on Monday. Rev. DIR. Kenney presided. The
opening session WAS but SHINY attended The
programme comprises beside the devotional OK
ercises, the discussion of a number of subjects
pertaining to the church. An adjournment was
mi la la
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

The L. 4 B. EXrENsIos.-I The SUSSEX Jonrnd.
SAYS tho work on the extension OF the Frankford
II Breakwater II. Il. from SeDyvlle TO Berlin IL
progressing. Nearly all the grading has been
done, and the iron has been laid to showells
store The gentlemen interested IN the enter
prise express their discrimination to extend the
line to Cherry Stone during the present year,
The Eastern Shore road will have the benefit Of
An ocean outlet to New York by building three
miles Of road from St. Martins to showeirs, and
by this connection the Wicomico and Pokonokt
road will DO greatly benettted.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

UIANTED "A PRINCIPAL FOR
w FELTON, Seminary. Apply to or address
DIR. j. A. MOORE
Aprl5-tiw FELTON, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

The "NEcK" AND THE MANoR."-The Mid
dletown Transcript says that IN that immediate
vicinity little, il any. damage has been done to
the peaches. In Kent county, Md the prospect
is most excellent in theneighborhoodo OF Gslens,
Masseys, Millington, Kennedyville aud other
places. Henry Clayton, Esq, after q drive,
week, says no is satisfied that there cannot be
over fourth of crop gathered in that section,
even should all the buds mature that are still
slive. From Bohemia Manor, Thos. Lavender
writes that he finds about one-iourth OF the buds
upon Al average are deAd-more in the middle
varieties and not no many in the early and late
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
APE WORM

Removed In a few hours. No fee asked until the
harm 81, being purely vegetable. Consultation
free by DR.. X. F. kUNKKI, No $50 North Ninth
street, Phi'Aielphia Pa seat Pin and stomach
Worms also removed. Advice free. send for cir
culsr. 90 to your druggist and ask for kusksLs
WORN SYRUP. Price, 81 per bottle. The Worm
Syrup never falls.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

are the rules agreed upon by Messrs. Woodruff
and Maris for tho spelling contest between
Bucks and Chester counties, to be held in West
Chester. May IA:
/. Spellings found in solid column in either
Webster's or worcester's dictionary, latest edi-
tons, shall DO considered correct.
ii. No geographical or proper names, no pure
ly technical or scientific terms, no words marked
obsolete or rare, nor unangliczed words shall ba
pronounced.
Ill. Definitions shall be given il called for.
". There shell be three tests
(d) By writing 100 words, Completed before
the hour of opening.)
(b) BY oral spelling for thirty minutes record
being kept Of the errors of each side.
(c) BY spelling down.
" Tho county winning in two OF these tests
shall be considered the champion.
Mr. Woodruff will act AZ attorney FOR Bucks,
and Mr.. Maris for Chester.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

PEACHES ON THE EASTERN SHoRE.--ln Talbot
county, the Easton Ledger says: Peaches, as
far ~ we can ascertain, are not much injured IN
this county, Some varieties will be cut short,
and in all parts OF the county there is more or
less damage but there is still enough left on
the trees and il no further injury occurs, TAI.
bot may be set down for fair average crop II
Tie youug peaches do not drop from the trees.
III Caroline county, the Denton Union says !:
From recent and pretty thorough examinations
it is believed that il all the buds left uninjured
should come to perfection we Will have the
heaviest fruit crop in this section that has been
produced for years.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

The first installment of the whippings was
meeted out on Saturday, the candidates being
three in number, and III convicted Of larceny
They were Jesse Collins, George Brown, and W
H. Jones, who each received twenty lashes.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

DAY OF FASTING AND PEAyER--The following
call has been issued by the President OF the
National Temperance Union
..In view Of the fact that April 30th has been
fixed upon AZ . day Of fasting and prayer by
the friends OF temperance IN England, the
Women's National Temperance Christian
Union Of America unite with them to observe
April s0th az day Of humiliation and prayer
in behalf OF temperance in our LAID. Societies
are urged to observe the day by holding all da,
prayer meetings, mass-meetings, and by dong
such other work az the Spirit may prompt
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06
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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-05-06

SILVER WEDDING AT GREENBANK.-On It'll day
evening. VIM. @. Philips and wife, OF Green
bank. celebrated the 26th anniversary OF theil
wedding, circumstances having rendered it i'm
| possible, last year, to celebrate their 10Th.
There were gathered relations and friends from
the neigbborhood and from Philadelphia and
Wilmington, goodly number, inspired to honor
the bridegroom and bride at their silver wed
ding. Most Of these were present twenty-six
years before when, by tho simple ceremony oil
Friends, tho Young couple we're bound in union
that has been blessed beyond the usual measure,
a. to themselves, and has been the source OF
qualification to wide circle Of relatives and en-
deared friends. Three sisters and brother Of
Friend Philips wore present. II sister aud three
brothers Of tho bride, and her venerable mother
was al active participant in the pleasures OF the
occasion.
A son and daughter, aud numerous nieces and
nephews lent Their cheerful presence to the &C.
casion. A pleasant event Of the evening was IL
visit from come neghbors, "a. j. vii.
lans, j. J. Williams, Il. Williams, and
James McGrory,) employees OF the
Philips Brothers, who camo TO
present the distinguished hosts with silver
cup Ne token Of respect and esteem. Mr. Wat
son, OF Newport presented the cup on behalf Of
the donors. who were in turn thanked by the
recipients. The occasion WAS much enjoyed by
all that participated therein, who Providence
fayoring, intend to be present ut the golden
wedding Of the philipses. which may they live
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