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SECOND EDITION.
Another OFFICIAL Breeze.

REPORTED REMOVAL OF U. s. MARSHAL DUNN, AND
APPOINTMENT OF H. W. CANNON, OF DOVER.
A paragraph in the Washington Star, last even
ing, reports that the President has appointed
Henry W. Cannon U. s. Marshal for Delaware.
MIR. Cannon is the eon of Wilson l.. Cannon, Of
Dover, the latter being one OF the eureties of
ex- Collector @. II. u. Day, whom the United
States is now suing for the alleged deficiency in
his payments to the Government II Mr.. Can
non, therefore, were really appointed Marshal,
he would summon the juries to try his fathers
case.
Very great doubt is expressed, in this city,
whether there is any truth in the report 1t is
known that on the occasion, about two months
ago. when Marshal Dunn was announced to be
removed, the commission of Cannon had been
made out, pursuant to instructions. This COM
mission il probably still IN the Attorney Gener-
ais office. and some one there may have errone-
ously supposed it something new, and given out
the report. The rumor is questioned the more
fully informed OF the whole case, stated most dis
tinctly and positively to Marshal Dunn. few
weeks ago, that he would not be removed and
as tho President had referred the whole matter
to him this WAS deemed conclusive 1t il still
possible of course, that the President has been
prevailed ON to act IN the matter, and has taken
the appointment out of the hands Of Judge
pierrepont.
Marshal Dunn is not in town, and nothing
further of the actual facts of the case is known
than the mere announcement in some of the
papers, as stated.
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New sE0Oks for the state PNbltc
Schools.

now THEY MAY BE Oh BrAINED-HoME INFORMATION
from THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The State Board OF Education have Issued a
notice to the public, giving some information as
to how the new books which the Board have
adopted for use in the public schools, may be
purchased on advantageous terms, and other
matters Of interest, as follows
The terms on which new books are intro
duced not being generally understood the
Board has deemodit proper to give such infor,
nation in reference to it as will assist school
committees and individuals in obtaining books
at the lowest possible cost. In the frst place,
publishers, whose books have been adopted,
will allow for all old books, in exchange for new,
half the retail price charged for new ones OF
the same grade and kind rs the old. In other
words. book which retails for one dollar can
DO had for fifty cents and an old BOOK or the
same kind, no matter by whom published.
When no old books are used in exchange, new
ones can be had forty per cent. less than the
retail price. These conditions will continue
until the schools are once supplied, after which
prices will be as heretofore.
As to the best mode OF making exchanges and
buying new books, those directly Interested
must decide for themselves whether it would he
more economical for school committees to gather
up the old books and deal directly with PUBLISH
era, or mako arrangements az individuals or
committees with some peighboriug dealer to ef-
feet the exchanges for them, will no donbt be
determined by considerations of economy, and
the best interest of those most deeply concerned.
1t is desirable that the introduction OF
the new books should take place as rapidly
M possible, as when once in the schools II
will greatly conduce to their efficiency in an edu-
eational point of view as well AZ to save to the
people OF the State thousands of dollare, hero
tofore spent for q heterogeneous mass OF pooks
Catalogues containing the retail price OF the
books adopted, can be had on application to the
DubIishers
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IBase BALL

LOCAL AND GENERAL NoTEs-THE PROPOSED GAME
THIS AFTERNOON.
The Brandywine Club, of West Chester, de-
feated the Mantua, of Philadelphia, badly, last
Saturday, the score standing so to 8. The Man
tuas had the pitcher and short-stop Of the Arch
or Club.
Tho West Chester Local Ne,cs, of last even
ing, says "The next game i'll our borough
will be played on Thursday next between the
Brandywine and old Diamond State club Of Viii.
mington. he latter club has been reorganized
aud play strong nine. On the occasion of
their visit here they will play the Quickstep 3
pitcher and catcher aud perhaps one or two 9TH
er equally as good players. sharp game may
be looked for
1t is claimed that Bushong, who has been
catching for the Brandywnes, and did so in the
game with the Quicksteps, last week, has played
more games with that club than with the Aroh-
ers to which he at first attached himself.
At Chicago, yesterday, the Ohicagos beat tn :,
Bostons, IS to H. and at st. Louis, the cluU OF
that name was beaten by the Athletics. 3 to-
The rain this morning, rendered 1T somewhat
doubtful whether the excursion train which was
to convey tho friends OF the Quickstep club to
Philadelphia would be run. A telegram from
morning, received just before noon, say
ing "come on" settled it, and it
was resolved to go, rain or shine.
The Reading Actives arrived in due time with a
strong following having left Reading on a
special train at 40, this morning. large
number also went down on the early express. A
large party expected to 60 from West Chester.
Whether the game will take place will be deter
mined after the arrival upon the grounds.
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NOMINATIONS AND OTHER POLITICAL NOTES.
The Sixth Ward Republicans met at Republic
an headquarters, last night, and nominated Jo-
seph X. Adams for Council, Lewis T. Grubb for
Inspector and George II. Casperson for Assist
ant Inspector Peter b. Ayers withdrew his
name, previous to the nomination.
At Republican meeting held last night, at
Grlflith's Hall, III the Fifth Ward, the committee
reported the names of L. @. Stotsenberg, hob-
ert Ii. Mcdaniel, and L. H. Hoagland for Coun-
Gil, Thomas W. Savllle for Inspector, and Thos.
NJ. Culbert, for Assistant Inspector. DR.. Obed
Bailey requested moro time to consider the pro-
priety of presenting his name for Council, and
Henry L. lpickels positively refused to be a can.
didate. Another meeting will be held Thursday
evening, in the same place, at which other
names may be reported for Council The time
for holding the nomination election was changed
frcm Saturday night to Monday night, from to
o'clock.
The Ninth Ward Republicans meet nhis even
ing at the Old Academy, for the nomination of
n ticket.
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The last of the camp meetings in the county
land Caroline always was great for them) is III
progress at Marydel.
The peach basket mauufactory of Brown *
Mitchell. at fredericksburg, ID manufacturing
about 5000 worth of baskets weekly.
They have got some money in Caroline, Tor
the purchaser OF mail route planked down the
cash the other day-@400.
Charles Roe's dwelling, near Anthonys MILL
was burned, last week, the furniture only being
saved.
A new comor who was quietly fishing in the
Ohoptank, the other day, was frightened and
driven home by the prancings OF sturgeon
lie is now opposed to any further propagation
OF fish by the Fish Commissioner.
TALBOT COUNTY.
Thomas f. Chance, son OF Tilghmau n;
Chance Esq, has received the appointment OF
cadet at West Point.
Charles H. Gibson, Esq, has received a
handsome set of harness from Penitentiary
convict whom he defended in Talbot couF ty
Samuel Harrison of Levi, Bayside, had his
dwelling and contents bnrned, a few days ago,
while he was camped at Broad Creek.
The st. Miclaes Agricultural Society held
their annual picnic on the lawn OF Jno. u
Adams, last week. About 100 guests were
present and everything passed off most pleas
antly.
DORCHESTER COUNTY.
The schools open Sept. 18th, but it is said te
be more than probable that they Will not be
kept open more than three terms.
The fredericksburg Courier aiiirms that Dor
chester has lost prestige aud influence OF lat
years, by reason Of the weakness OF her repro
sentatiyes
A colored man in his confusion failed to gel
out of the way of the train, at Cambridge, the
other day, and was knocked down straight be
tween the tracks. The cars passed over hin
without the least injury.
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Chas. Blackson, a venerable looking colored
man, committed a violent assault upon James
Tillman, for which Officer Bernhardt brought
him before the Mayor. 1t was found that Charles
mind was sadly deranged. After an examination
by Dr. Ogle, Charles was sent up to the insane
department of the Almshouse.
Charles Miller, an aged man from Philadel-
phia, on the hunt of work, found lodging IN the
cells last night aud suffering from an attack of
intermittent fever, he was sent to the Almshouse.
Wesley Sampson, becoming elated with too
much of the cratur," tried 10 show that he was
as powerful as the original Sampson, in doing
which he came under the notice of an officer, and
now he languishes in the cells because OF his in
ability to pay 80 fine and give bail in the sum of
5000.
Michael Gardner succeeded in getting very
drunk and afterwards succeeded in finding a
lodging in the cells, for which he was charged
so cents and costs.
Michael Burke went for Mary Hogan's win
dow. smashed it into "smithereens," and threat
ened all kinds of bad usage to Mary. lie WAS
held in $400 for court.
Au alteration took place yesterday between
William Bacon, night watchman, and Peter
Latferty, IN reference to a basket of peaches.
The sledge hammer blows of Bacon unbridged
Lafferty's nose, and dslocated his shoulder.
Bacon was held in $500 for his appearance at
court.
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Marine News.

A SCHOONER LOSES TWO MAsTs AT CAPE MAY.
CAPE MAY, August "a.
A largo three-masted schooner, name uh-
known, struck on the shoal between this city and
the lighthouse at 10, a. m, and carried away
both main and mizzen masts, half way above
the deck She soon floated off, and started to-
wards the Delaware Breakwater with brisk
wind and heavy sea.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
GLASGOW, August "a.
The Anchor line steamship Alexandria, from
New York, arrived at 4. Is A. NJ, to day.
New YORK, August "a.
The steamship Scydtia, of the Cunard line from
Liverpool, has arrived at Sandy Hook.
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shocking Indian Outrage.

RANcHE DESCENDED cN, AND SEVERAL PERSONS
MURDERED.
New ORLEANS, Aug. "a.
A dispatch received here gives the following
extract from letter just received by Genl.
Ord, from Preside General. north of the Rio
Gcande:
Four Indians came on foot to Merritt's ranch.
"a miles from here, and captured the place.
They captured two men, two women and two
children, and thousand head Of sheep. In
their retreat the Indians killed one of the men,
and few horses, later one of the women. When
they found they were pursued, they killed the
other man.
The woman they got off with Was the wife of
the last man killed. The dead bodies were found
In the trail. The Indians escaped.
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HE RETURNS TO A GENTLEMAN IN THIS CITY SIX
HUNDRED DOLLARS WHICH HE wRoNGFuLLY
HELD.
gentleman in this city, doing business on
Market street, has come into possession of six
hundred dollars from an unknown source. Sew
eral days ago, he received letter from New
York informing him that conscience stricken
Individual wished to make restitution Of money
which be wrongfully appropriated to his own
use, and enclosed IN the letter blank agree
ment for signature. The return was to be con-
ditioned only upon signature of the agreement,
which simply stipulated that he should not ell
deavor to find out the source from whence the
money came This paper WAS duly signed and
forwarded to the person who acting as
agent of the conscious-stricken individual, and
the return mail brought check for six hun
dred dollars on a New York bank. Tho check
was deposited in one OF our city banks, aud in
due course of time reached the bank upon which
it was drawn, was honored and the money OBJ
tanned Oh it.
The gentleman who received the money is not
aware OF ever having been defrauded in his life.
Once while doing business at Smyrna, Del 1,
which he relinqHished when he removed to this
city, his store was broken open and robbed of
about $500 in goods and money. 1t may be pos
sible that this is the money which Is now being
returned. The gentleman then had strong sus-
picions to the perpetra ors of the robbery, but
was unable to confirm them by sufficient evil
dence, and to this day the matter has re-
mained as it did the morning after the store was
| broken open. Nor does the gentleman care
| now to investigate the case. II the money was
| returned On account Of tbis, the individual who
sent it may rest secure in the course which he has
| taken. as the recipient of the money says he
will make no inquiries to the source from
whence the money came, nor seek to unravel
the mystery of the robbsry. He will live up to
his agreement.
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FOURTH EDITION.


THREE THIEVES AT WORK IN DIR. HAMMOND PAR
LoR-A sHooTINa MATCH.
NEW YoRK, Aug. "a.
Another daring attempt at burg larry is reported
to-day. The residence of DR.. VIM. A. Ham
mond, in 5ith street, was entered at O'Clock
this morning. The family wore awakened by the
ringing of the burglar alarm apparatus, and DIR.
Hammond armed with his pistol, proceeded to
the parlor where three men were prowling. He
immediately opened fire, discharging four shots.
The burglars escaped through the window, but
cry of pain and llood dsta s in the room and
on the fence in the yard showed that at least
one bullet took effect. One of the gang fired
at DR.. Hammond but without inhicting any in
juries. No arIests have vet been made.
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The Noe Tragedy.

THE BURGLAR ASSASSIN MAKES FATAL WORK
NEW YonK, August "a.
But little hope is entertained for the recovery
OF James H. Noe, who was injured by the
burglar, on Sunday. Yesterday afternocM b"
became unconscious, and continued 80 ~ a
late hour last night, His physicians have ex-
pressed the opinion that he could last but
few hours. The police will now have to rely
upon their own sagacity to capture the assassin.
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Iron snip gsuilding.
LAUNCH OF AN IRON STEAMSHIP FROM THE YARDS
OF PUsEY JONES 4 90.

LAUNCH OF AN IRON STEAMSHIP FROM THE YARDS
OF PUsEY, JONES 90.
Another iron steamship has been added to
the long list for which Wilmington is to be
credited, aud which are equal in beauty and
strength to any that ride the waters. Yester
day evening, at n quarter before five O'Clock,
which was rather earlier than the timo appoint
ed. on account of an earlier full tide, a new
ship was launched at tile yards Of Messrs
Prsev, Jones & Co. A considerable number Of
persons, despite the rain, were present, and
were gratined by seeing the steamer glido oil
gracefully into her adopted element, without any
accident.
The steamer ia stern paddle wheel iron
ship, 1856 feet long, 80 feet beam, feet 3
inches deep with two inclined engines, "a inch
diameter and inch stroke. She is named the
.,Francia Elena" and is destined for use in the
South American waters.
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COMMISSION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERs TO RE-
PORT UPON n.
WAsHINaToN, d. G., Aug 24.
The following have been appointed to investi-
gate and report on the construction of the Chica'
go Custom House Engineers, Franklin OF
Connecticut and Wilson, of New York; Architects
Macarthur, of Philadelphia; milestone of Louis
vile; Boradey, of Boston; Dobbins of Philadel-
phia; Kennedy of ST. Louis. The members of the
commission arrived here last night, and will hold
meeting to-day and organize. They will reach
Chicago the latter part of this week.
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PERSONAL DoTs.-Jos. A. Richardson, Esq,
who recently spent fortnight at Ocean Clty,
speaks very highly of the new resort
The guests at the Columbia House, Cape May,
among them Mr.. Frank N. Buck. of this city.
made present of handsome gold watch chain,
costing 5l05, to the head waiter OF the house,
Andrew F. Stevens, on Saturday afternoon.
j. A, Hart. OF this city, is at the Avenne
House, Cape May, for the remainder OF the sea-
son.
Among the arrivals from Ocean City, yester-
day. were Horace W. Cause and family, and L.
g. Bellah ana wife.
+. A. Churchman and family, and Prof. Wm.
A. Reynolds returned from Cape May.
Nathaniel Bayne and ]. N. Harmon, who have
been spending several days at Atlantic City, are
once moro at their places OF business.
DR.. Honeywell left the city this morning to
attend the New Eng land camp-meeting, held al
South Lancaster, Mass. He will be absent two
weeks.
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The Danube War.

TURKEY THANKS THE OTHER POWERS For THEfH
FRIENDLY INTEREST.
CoNsTANTINopIE, Aug. "a.
The insurgents in Herzegovina are attempt
ing to attack Trebigne in large force. The
Turkish troops are marching in the direction OF
Nissa. The Grand Vizier has addressed note
to the governments of Austria, Germany and
Russia, thanking them for their friendly inter-
vention in the interest of peace.
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DAMAGE TO GARDEN CROPS BUT NOT TO FIELD
GRAINS.
CHICAGO, Aug. "a.
Advices from Northern Illinois, Wisconsin,
Iowa, and Western Michigan, state that con-
siderable damage WAS done to garden vege-
tables, by heavy frosts on Saturday and Sunday
nights. No serious damage, however, was done
to larger grains. Advices from the region of
Green Bay and Janesville, Wisconsin, and points
In Minnesota mention severe frost this MORN
ing, by means Of which considerable damage was
done to crops.
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sheridan in Frisco.

ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME GIVEN TO THE GALLANT
GENERAL.
SAN Francisco, August "a.
General Phil. Sheridan arrived here, last night,
and was enthusiastically received. He was met
at the steamboat wharf by three regiments of
the National Guards, and number of promi-
nent citizens, and escorted to the Grand Hotel.
A military salute vas fired at the wharf. Upon
his arrival at the hotel, the crowd began cheer
ing and the General appeared three times upon
the hotel balcony, and addressed the populace.
Over 1000 people turned out to welcome the
Gallant eoldier.
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PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY
New YoRK, August "a.
G Did opened, this morning at $1.133s.
Furnished by Crage, johnson d Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market ets.l
LONDON, 1890 P. NJ, Aug. "a.
U. s. $40 of 1865, 81 OGI1 do. of '67, coupon,
s1.OsA 1O-40's, S104sl. New SIS of 81, s1.05sas
Consols for money,94 1916; for account "a 1916.
Erie common shares Az. Preferred, 80. N. Y.
Central, 81. Market easier but steady.
FRANKFORT, Aug. "a.
HU. s. 5.2O's of 1862 S1OO9S.
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Virginia.

pRocEEDINds OF THE coRoRED EDUCATIONAL con-
vENTIoN.
New YORK, August 24.
A special from Richmond, Va, says tho chief
>I,jo~+ ~ ~ c.-to Ooinrad Educational Tnnyan-
ton, which met yesterday, is to fully organize
the colored teachers of the State in a society of
their own, as they are now exclud ID from the
educational society of Virginia, whose members
are exclusively white. The Convention will
close its labors tonight.
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The FisIic Ring.

ARRANGEMENTS IN NEW YORK FOR " MILL"
New YORK, August "a.
Arthur Chambers has accepted the challenge
of Mike Coburn to fight at one hundred and
twenty pounds for $1,000 side. The fight is
to take place inside of two months within five
hundred miles of this city. Ned oBaidwin, the
pugilst, ls lying dangerously ill in this city, and
his recoYery is doubtful.
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A youngster being required to write a compo-
sition upon some portion of the human body &c,
lected that which unites the head to the body and
expounded as follows; "a throat is convenient
to have, especially to rooFters and ministers.
The former eats corn and crows with it; the lat
ter breaches through his'n and then ties it up.
This is pretty much all can think OF about
uprlta "
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Swimming the Channel.

ANOTHER ATTEMPT by CAPTAIN wEBp.
LONDON, Aug. "a.
Capt. Webb, who recently attempted and fail
ID to swim from Dover, England to Calais,
France, started again to-day, from Dover, on
lis second attempt to accomplish the feat of
swimming across the Channel. A number Of
.loops and other craft accompany him. The
weather. ia clear
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THE JACKSON FAMILY.--A sesqui-centennial'
Zone hundred and fiftieth,) celebration Of the
jackson family is to be held at Londongrove,
tomorrow. The gathering Is to include the de-
scendants of Isaac Jackson, from whom q large
number of the name trace their origin, and it is
expected that those who attend the gathering
will bring with them old marriage certificates,
records of births or other documents, in their
possession, which would assist the family
historian in tracing some of the branches now
so widely scattered. Tho Tsrleooe. Of this city
of whom there arc several engaged in business,
are of this family.
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Social REuNIoN.-The second reunion Of
told friends and associates, especially, but not
exclusively of Hockespin' will be beld at Mt,
Cuba on Tuesday the 7th of September Besides
the regular, special train will leave this city at
8 80 A. NJ and returning leave Mt. Cuba at 6.30
P. M. The fare from ali stations on the road and
return will be so cents. The following are the
committee of arrangements Mary NJ. Phillips,
James NJ. Phillips, Miriam Worrell, Thomas
worrell Elizabeth Pusey, Joseph NJ. Pusey,
Eliza Chandler, Spencer Chandler, Elizabeth
Jackson, John G. Jackson, Hannah f. Phillips,
William G. Phillips.
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THE EXCURSION PARTY CT AGRICULTURAL EDIroRa.
KsARNEy, Neb., Aug. "a.
The Eastern editorial excursion party, who
have been sojourning in the Rocky Mountains
and in California, for the last few weeks, are on
their return homeward, and will reach Omaha
to-day.
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New Jersey.

FIRE IN BLooMFrELD-Loss $4,000
NEWARK, N. ]. Aug. "a.
~ A---r-- s-o->,a bonaae tho rrnnnrty Of
Thomas OLeary, on Franklin st., Bloomfield, n.
j., was burned this morning. The loss is esti-
mated at $50 600.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ly.
The rains keep back the Philadelphia excur-
sionists.
An independent candidate for Mayor has been
found-Ned Leary.
Strangers are not admitted into the refrigerat-
ing house at Middletown.
Jackson, the bill poster is in his glory to-day,
as he spreads the paste behind the gorgeous
circus bills.
Stephen Downey and Joseph II. Cooper, wood
workers, have dissolved. Mr. Downey continues
the business.
The Whitelocks' charged with the murder Of
Furchess at Mddletown, arc still at large, both
having fed to Maryland.
Edward Fl. Anderson will reopen his school,
for children of both sexes, at 9Th and French
streets, (rear Of e. Zion church, on September
9Th.