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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
The Eastern shore.


TALBOT COUNTY.
J. d. Clark has been commissioned Chief
Judge Of the Orphans Court.
Land buyers continue to pour into tho ooui-
A. H. Barnett has BEEN made President Of
the agricultural Society.
fsat cRcIL COUNTY.
r.Williams, OF Bohemia Manor, has purchased
Goldsmith Maid for 1920.
public school exhibition 10 to be given at
Elkton ON Friday next. G. ". Cruikshank, Esq,
has been selected o. the orator Of the occasion.
The N. + church at Principle will be re-
opened on the 10Th
Rev. Gabriel Moore, Of Cscil, Fell dead In Phil
adelphis. last week. His remains were con-
veved to Elkton and buried on Wednesday last
A Baltimore gentleman named Clark IL about
to remove his floating dock to Chesapeake City,
land having been given him by Mr.. Burgett upon
which to locate it.
soMKRsHT COUNTY.
II. II. Dougherty, who has remtved to SNOW
Hill, has been succeeded In the Wilson House 1t
Criafeld by Lttleton sturgis.
Annie NJ. wife Of Col. Levin Handy, Of Prn-
cess Anne, died on Saturday, 50 years Of age.
The Princess Anne office Of the Eastern Shore
Il. Il. was forcibly entered, last week. but fortu-
nAtely there was little to be stolen. The thieves
only got about 90. HH0.
....r QUEEN ANsE's COUNTY.
The bridge at Kent Island Narrowa has been
thrown open to travel
lhomss ]. Tucker. Esq., residing noar Ches.
ter Ridge, lost valuable horse one day last
week from lockjaw. caused by sticking nail in
one Of his feet.
Harrison & Bro. have almost completed fine,
large gransry at Crumpton. They have also
purchased OF J. H. Bewley ut Smyrna, for s6,
0O0., the schooner Clara J. Bsuley, which they
will put upon Chester river.
The teachers of the First district have organ.
lied District Association. J. II. Dill ia chair
man and I. Il. Starkey secretary.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
Tilghman Roe has been made constable fol-
| the 3rd District.
| Capt. J. d. Iser has issued large new maj
Of the county, 25 copies Of which have been or
dered for the schools.
| Ex-Sheriff Evitts, whose condition from gun
shot wound Was critical week ago, is now i'm
proving.
| dwelling at Gainey's. owned by Jno. A. Trib
| bett, was burned OH the 4th, with 3 quantity o
grain stored therein. The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

The Westminster Hotel is ono Of the most select
and comfortable Of the nrst-class hotels IN New
York, IL ia conveniently located being but one
block from Union Square and Broadway, conven-
lent to the great stores, churches, aud places Of
around, thus relieving irs guests Of the ANNOY ance
incident to other hotels on the stone-paved and
crowded thorouRhfares. Persons who would enjoy
all the uxuries cf frs.-clses hotel, with that
home-like ease ard quiet so desirable to the wear
led traveller, will ind the Westminster the place to
stop. 1t Is kept on the European plan. tee card
in adv rtislug columns.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
Maryland state Dinner.

Governor Groome intends to give, on the
21st, grand State dinner in compliment to the
Judges Of the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Amoog the guests whom he has invited, or is
about to invite, are all tho ex-jndsea OF the
Court OF Appeals, the judges OF the Supreme
Bench Of Baltimore city, tho present and al the
ex- attorney generals Of the State, all the ex.
Governors OF Maryland the two Senators. and
all the ex- United States senators from Maryland,
the present delegation in both Houses Of Con,
greps, and other prominent ctizens OF that and
adjoining States.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
want to Hear tn em selves.

The Caucus showed to-day that the new mem
bers on the Democratic side are extremely in
dependent and indsposed to be led or to SUBJ
init to dictstion. They claim to have their own
views and are Jealous Of interference. A num-
Der Of them heard their own voices to-day In
the caucus and seemed to like the sound and i,
is not unlikely that they will let themselves be
heard soon on the floor in open session. There
IL a feeling that Mr.. Kerr docs not at present
command the sympathies Of his followers very
generally, but that he will by and by rule then
In the House with strong GRASP Washiagto,
CorresDCndence NJ Y. Herald
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
Tho Maryland Attorney -Gaener a lshtP.

Judge Hammond, one Of the judges of the
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel county, yes
tertlsy ordered that q formal rule be
laid upon the Governor of MARYLAND to
show cause, Oh or before the 18th day
day Of December, Friday next,) why the writ OF
msndxmus Should not issue against him, as
prayed in the petition Of MIR. Gwinn, in the at
torney generaiship contest to compel the Cover
nor to issue commission to him which was laid
before Judge Hammond at his residence at Elk
ridge Landing yesterday.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
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NIckin,Oll C.ble,e Aln ma

Tho alumni OF Dickinson College held
meeting in Baltimore, last evening, Rev. JIo.
Wilson, OF Wilmington being one Of the num-
Der. An alumni dinner was spread, speeches were
made and the following officer selected. pres.'
dent, ]. A. J. Cresweil Vice President, Il. d.
P,ettyman Secretary, D. II. Carroll Tresrnr-
or, J. F. Williams Executive Committee, Dr.
II. D. Wilson, Sebastian Brown, VIM. J. Hiss.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Nervous Dsosssty.-A depressed, irritable state
OF mind weak, nervous, exhausted feeling nc
Energy or animation confused head, weak menu
Dry. The consequence OF excuses, or mental over
work. This Nervots Debility nnds sovereign cure
" Rurnphreys' Homeopathic Specific, No. rs. II
tones up the system, dispes tie mental gloom and
ia PERFECTLY harmless ana always efficient. Price
49, for package Of five boxes ard large q vial Of
powder, which ID Important in old, serious cases
or 81 per single box Sold by all druggists, or sent
oy mall on receipt Of price. Address Humphreys
specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., No. be9 Broad
vay n Y feb26,d8w
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

SALE THIS EvRN1Na.-Messrs. Stidham Son
will offer at public sale this evening, at S07
Market street, . large consignment Of oil paint
ings and chromos. These works Of art are now
on exhibition, and lovers Of pictures are invited
to call and examine at their leisure. The sale
will begin At o'clock and continue through sew
depressed condition Of the times, tho probabili-
ty is that bidding will not be as lively ~ 1t
should be and hence there will be great bargains
knocked down to those who attend The public
should be on hand at any rate.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

ANOTHER Basket FACTORY At MILFORD Since
the withdrawal Of the American Basket Co. from
BARRIERS mills, at Milford, the owners Of the va
cant property have fitted it up for basket msn-
ufactory and put in the necessary machinery for
this kind Of work. Mr.. Blair, formerly foreman
for the American Basket Co., will conduct the
work. basket different from that OF the A.
b Co., will be made.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

A HoHooLpoY KILLrD.-James L. Clark, grand.
son OF Mr.. VIM. Clark, Of Chsrlestown, Cecil
county, aged about IS years. was struck and
killed BY the nor'h-bound express train which
passes that place .. 4 80 P. NJ, on Tuesday last
lie resided close by the station, and was return
ing from school. He was walking up the north
track, when meeting south going freight train
he stepped to tho south track, without noticing
the train approaching from behind him. He wal
killed naturalization Wing.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

PRACTICAL TEMpkB .NcE.-One Of the largest
iron manufacturing firms Of this city will not
knowingly employ man who drinks Intoxicating
liquors. They go upon the principle that il
All applicant for position will not forego!the use
of liquor a. beverage for the sake OF employ.
mens, he would not il employed, care for the
interest Of his employers. II all manufacturing
firms were to adopt the same rule twO-thirda Of
the liquor saloons would soon display notice
ITO Let" upon their front doors.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

IL Hundreds Of Dfsreostable Spectators have
sought 10 palm on upon the public, derry and adult
Ierated drains for u bsnipn Cordial, to which the
dpspondsut, owe than to any other restorative
of centuary most prolific In remedies But theee
vile imitstions can never deceive those who nave
once used the Great original, UDoLPHo W0LFRs
SCHIEDAM hRoMA1IC sCHNAPPs, which Ii At once q
donor and preservative OF health. sepl6. ditAw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
ucs.ag. ON Sou.nern affairs,

The President is about to send message to
Congress on Southern affairs tho greater por-
ton Of which will relate to lthe troubles IN Mis-
sissipp and the mode of conducting elections IN
that State. Information on the subject Was re-.
ceived from special agents sent there by the De-
On RI mene Of Jnbtice.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

A convention to nominate citizens y mu-
nicipal ticket met Monday in Boston. and n, m
mated g. @. Cobb for Mayor. Eight Rcpubll.
cans and four Democrats were also nominated
for Aldermen. The ticket ia the same as that
Of the boiling" Republicans, and close cleo
tiop 10 avpaCted
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

The JACKSON FAMILY HIsroRY.-The Commit
tee appointed at the sstsesqui.centennial gath
ering Of the Jackson family, TO have the pro-
ceedings Of the same published in book form,
ing their labors in such manner as will furnish
In connection with the proceedings, true gen
Biological record OF tho family, together with
many family incidents Of 3 very pleasing char
scter. The book will contain number Of views
taken of the festive gathering ut Harmony Grove
in last August
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Still ANXIOUS FOR A LswsUIT.-Mr Samuel
Townsend is out in letter in relation to the loss
sustained BY the European peach venture, and in
which he expresses his desire In an indirect way
to go to law about It, He invites tall parties to
said shipment, who do not propose to enter into
law suit to obtain their rights to ''plesse trans
fer or sell out to those that will try to seek re-
Dress" He does not state who will become pur-
chssers Of these claims, but We suppose he will:
The entire loss he sets down at So, 00O.-S3, 900
for the fruit and % 900 for the freight paid in
advance. ...
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

SrArR TsAoaERs' AssocIArIoN.-Th Board Of
Education IL DESTROYS Of having the State Teach
ers Association to meet in Wilmington next Aug
INST, and for that purpose resolution will be in
troduced at the next meeting OF the Board oher-
ing the Association the use OF No. ! School
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

PARDoNED BY THE G0vERNoR.-Governor
Cochran has pardoned John Hanley, who WAS
convi led at the November term OF the Court at
New Castle, in 1874, Of assault with intend to
rob, and sentenced to two years imprisonment:
Ill health and the probability that Hsnley would
not survive his term (until November ne1t) were
the causes winch moved the Governor in this &C.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

CRUSHED TO DEATH. On Wednesday morning
last James Hail. while at work on Mr.. John Bur-
chinals farm near Chestertown, was suddenly
killed by being caught under the body of fall.
ing tree He was engaged in digging around and
from which no had removed the soil, when
suddenly the tree commenced to fall. Hall saw
his danger aud attempted to jump out, but his
feet slipping On the moist earth, he was thrown
back again and cruahed to death. He was seen
from the house, and his body extricated a. soon
as possible He was about 10 years DID, Ches-
yo,-Jo, T,.n,o
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

TEMPERANCE ReFoRM AT CRIsFELD.-Two
been arrested at Crisleld and bound over for
Court. The Town Commissioners Of that town
have also passed an ordinance prohibiting the
keeping OF drinking saloons or bar-rooms within
the corporate limits, or the leasing Of any house
or building for such purpose and the ordi,
sell directly or Indirectly any cider, beer, home
made or other wines, or any malt, spurious, vi
nous or Intoxicating liquors whstever, nor any
composition thereof, nor any article Of commerce
or trade the eff sos whereof is to produce evan
I moderate degree Of intoxicaton."
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

The AMERICAN KAoIlN WoRKs.--ln our recent
statement OF the shipment of kaolin over the
". & W. Il. R, We gave only those qnarries
shipping at Hockessin. The kaolin vein extends
from Hockessin up into New Garden township,
Chester county, where the American Ksolin
Company's works are located. This company
not only washes clay and ships it, but manu-.
features fire brick, which forms the ,prncipa!
part Of it's trade. 1t has recently developed
some valuable veins Of very pure clay, and since
the month OF July, at which time the new ship.
ments commenced, the company has shipped
from southwood station, $50 tons of washed
clay and 900 fire bricks the clay averaging
about sl6 per ton. and the bricks, $40 per 1000
railroad from their quarries to the station
distance OF mile and quarter, which vii
substitute the teams now required at a heavy ex
pense.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

THE Doe Run INSURANCE. 90 There seems to
be hitch in the operations Of this company in
Delaware, owing to . failure to advertise its an
nusl statement last July under the requirements
of law passed by the Legislature at Dover last
winter. The agent, Mr.. Brsckin, we arc informed.
is not receiving applications for the issue of new
policies, and it il question whether the out.
standing policies can continue after the end OF
the insurance year in January. Upon this point
We are not prepared to express asy definite
opinion, but we hope this excellent Company
will not withdraw it's business from the State,
~ it's loss will be felt by many poicy-holders in
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

APPLICATION roR PARDON An effort IL being
made to pardon Daniel Smith, convicted In the
Kent county, Nd, Court, in October, 1870, Of
attempt to poison, and sentenced to the Peni-
tentiary for fourteen years. Governor droome
has appointed the slst inst. for hearing of the
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

DnLAwAus COUNTY RELIGIOUS Nora The
protractsd meeting now going on 1t the Medii
n. =. Church % very successful. IN unpreee'
deuted number for that locality having become
converted and attached themselves to tho
church. Fifteen joined on Sunday last.
Meetings are being held, this week, In the
Media Presbyterian church. and . promising re-
vtval il indicated there.
There 10 strong revival At the First Baptist
Church In Chester, the meetings being crowded.
On Sunday last ten were baptized. and tho same
number will be baptized next Sabbath evening.
A revival meeting will be commenced IN the
Clifton NJ. e. Church on Sunday evening next.
The prosraetsd meeting n MI. Zion N. e.
church, near Darby, is still in progress.
On Sunday night, while an immense audience
was in worship At the Chester Trinity ID. T..
Church. q member, who had gone to the loft to
adjust the ventilator, made misstep aud broke
through the ceiling He scattered the 18th aud
plaster over the heads OF . terrified audience,
who, looking up saw his legs dangling twenty
feet above. By some good fortune he seized q
frmer support and held on, saving his own life
and preventing injury to those below. The OK
citeuent WAS Of course very great.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

GEOGRAPHY OF THE PENINSULA IN THE PUBLIc
SoHooLa "A special meeting Of the State Board
Of Education was held at Dover, during the i'll
perfected for the introduction into the public
schools Of the State Of the Geography Of the
Peninsula. State Superintendent Groves and
Prof. Purnell have prepared this Geog-
raphy with reference to both it's physical and
will accompany the pages. Thus prepared, this
addition will be put into the Geography now In
use (Warren's) by Cowperthwaite & 20. II is
the only history Of the kind extant in the schools
Of any Rtate in the Union, and will be an impor-
tsnt feature in our Delaware schools, inasmuch
as it will impart to our own children better
knowledge Of their commonwealth, embracing
it's early settlement, DC.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

SWEARING IN THE TnEToTALERs.-Upon inquiry
by COMMERCIAL representative, Wednesday,
at one OF the busiest Of our magistrates offices,
he was informed that there was nothing being
done in the criminal line, and there was also
falling of in civil suts The principal business,
he said OF his Office within the last three or four
days,was administering oaths Of total abstinence
to persons DESTROYS Of freeing themselves from
the meshes OF intemperance. Seven persons Of
this character came forward in the time speci-
fed and were qualified to no more touch, taste
or handle that which would intoxicate. This
proves that the 'squires can be put 70 some
good uHe CO. r- - ~
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

THE BUELL. FAMILY The Buell. family will
evening, December goth, aud at Chesapeake
City. 21st. Persons wishing to procure their
services will address Prof. F. R. Buell. West.
minister, Md, till December 18th, then 1853 West
Baltimore till the goth, after which 1t will be
Wilmington till further notice Is given.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

The BEST TIME BEATEN. when Engineer
Parsons with locomotive Ne. 10 Of the T. W: d
B. Go. gained twenty-five minutes over schedule
time between Philadelphia and Baltimo.e some
mouths ago, it was the best time ever made by
ANY locomotive Of the company attached to =
regular train. Engineer i, n. Sargent with No.
90 boat it, however, on Saturday by two minutes
with tho Limited Express. The train was de-
livered to him at West Philsdelphia twenty
minutes behind time, but no reached Charles
street depot in Baltimore just a. the hands on
the dial plate OF the clock III the station-house
marked the schedule time. The train drew out
from West Philadelphia at 10 81 and left vii.
miugton at LIS, Perryville at 2, and arrived 81
Charles street at 2 55. Both locomotives were
built by the p. W. u b. Co. at the shops In this
nv
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16
DEMANDS OF THE GRANaERs.-A n

DEMANDS OF THE GaANaERs.-A meeting OF
Choptank Grange, composed of the subordinate
oranges in Caroline Talbot and Dorchester coun-
ties, was held at fredericksburg, few days ago.
The following were among the propositions sub
mitted from the several oranges as desirable in
their conaummation : the amendment OF the Con-
stitut,on 20 o. to authorize the imposition OF q
poll tax to provide for new and general assess
Guiding public institutions, churches and ceme-
teries; the authorizing of County Commission
ers, at their discretion, to build county wharvea
at points where they arc imperativelJ needed,
&c. The increasing and perpetuating OF the na.
tive stock Of fish in the local rivers also received
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

FARM SoLp.-Geo. n. Townsend has sold for
Thomas Weber farm near OhrstAna Village,
containing 100 acres. 70 Patrick H. Flynn, Of
thia sifv FIR &1O 400.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

The Vatican, 1910 Chestnut ST. Fall importation
Just received. 10 cases Clocks, Br0nzes, StatuAry,
elegant articles for home adornment, holiday and
6riIal presents, at low prices. largest assortment
| in PhiladelphiA dec1S-Atw
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

NEWPORT IrEMs.-The rolling mills are in con-
slant operation, night and day, except OIL satur
day and Sunday nights. The mills close every
Saturday evening 1t O'Clock.
Daniel Green has just finished one CT tho
handsomest dwelling houses in Newport, sud
will occupy 1t about Christmas.
Newport 10 now without : constable. though
the law requires one to reside II here. Robert
Justice. who has been performing tho functions
OF that office, has removed to the CAtlin farm
near Brandywine Springs, to try his band at
agriculture.
The REVEALS at Newport have boen 80 extern.
sve during the two or three years past, that the
membership Of the III. =. church over-resches
three hundred, and congregations are 80 large
that the church il too small to contain them.
The extra services in st. James Episcopal
church closed on Friday evening, with good re-
suits, and an increase Of membership Is expect
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

HERIoUs RUNAWAY. runaway with serious
consequences occurred at Embreeville, on the
W. & a. h. R. on sunday. 1t seems that as
Mrs Joseph Chandler, her son and Rachael
Chalfant, Of Unionville, were driving through
Embreeville returning from visit they met three
bows on horseback, one Of whom ran his horse
against the phafts OF Mrs Chambers carriage,
which had the effect to presk the saddle grth,
causing the boy to suddenly dismount, and the
saddle was hung upon the shafts Of the vehicle
run at a furious speed, and after running about
so yards one OF the wheels struck flight Of
stone steps leading down into the road from Mr..
Stewards residence, and instantly the vehicle
was upset and the Inmates thrown out with great
force. The result of the accident WAS the break
ing Of one OF tho boys legs, and Mrs. Chandler
was 80 badly injured that she had not regsined
consciousness at last accounts. Mrs. Chalfant
wss only slightly bruised. The horse ran about
q mile and was captured.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

"PouSp PARTY AT SMYRSA.--A novel enter
tainment, known as tho "a Pound Party" is to
be given Mt Smyrna on the 18th. The distin-
gushing feature ia that in order to get inside
to the oysters jellies, cakes, creams, TO-, every
one entering must leave pound OF something
at the ticket office at least one pound, though
ten pounds will not be discarded. The name Of
each party Is to be written on the wrapper. At
the close of the evening these pounds are to be
auctioned off. Such entertainments have been
very popular in New York State.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

SALE or THE CLEMgNrs PRoPER1Y.-S Sheriff
Tuesday, the real estate Of James R. Clements,
Of that town, part in fee but in the greater por-
ton only life estate. This last part was
bought In by tho heirs. The total amount Of
sales was t18, 900. The mansion and store in
Smyrna were bought by Mrs. Geo. W. Cummns,
Jr.. and Wilbur r. Clements, the former for
e275, and the latter for e224. The farm below
Smyrna Landing was sold In fee to Jno. A. Cay.
ender for o. 61B., and the foundry in Smyrna to
same purchaser ct ESQ. The Times says much
Of the property went at remarkably low rates.
two granaries, brick office, lime sheds, . double
two.story frame dwelling and single two-storv
frame dwelling was sold by sheriff five or six
years ago ~ the property OF r. +. Hastings, for
42.O50. Now it sells for &955. Two other tracts
are yet to be sold-a farm at FELTON,, next SAtur-
day, and also ono Ut Dover, next Tuesday.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-12-16

Beef cattle dull and lower At 6s<@61lc for
Penna. & Western steers, 71Sc for few choice,
51S@61Sc for fair to good do. and S14@5c per
ID. gross for common "a to quality. Sheep VII.
changed Hogs dull at &100ll so.