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The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
WILMINGTON, DEL, THURSDAY, JUNE /. 1876
The Jester IN Court.
from the Snow Hill Messenger.l


1t has been reserved for no less person
than the Hon. Henry A. Wise, of Virginia,
to add to the duties Of the lawyer that Of
the buffoon, while pleading cause before
an intelligent court and jury In the course
of long harangue during the progress Of
the Schoolfield will case on Friday, this
eminent ~ lawyer indulged in series Of
jokes and anecdotes which would have done
infinite credit to political stump speaker,
or second-class low comedian in any one
horse theatre. With the ever-ready grin
which is so ready to spread itself over his
angulated features, he Informed his hearers
that he had been married three times, and
that if his present wife were to die he should
"get another, right off !" "Tell 'em that
and they'll never die," observed this repre-
sentative of the Virginia bar, as he cut off
half an ounce of "nigger-heel" and depos-
tied 1t in close proximity to his left ear
With his usual impertuability he informed
his hearers that he had been the father of
13 children, and wished he'd had 1000;
said that man was of no account until he
got married; related anecdote after anec-
dote, and while his speech possessed at least
the merit of being original, a more erratic
TRADE and one more remote from the de-
mands of the case, has never been heard In
our court. While being funny, and inter
esting to the audience present, his argument
in behalf of his client was as weak as 1t
was incoherent.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
A Tranp Who Rad Been to PNTtS.

There were but few in the barber shop of
Mr.. William Allen, on Second street, near
Shipley, yesterday afternoon, as specimen
of the dilapidated tramp sauntered in.
"rhis is bawber shop. believed" he said,
and then it was that he laid aside plug
hat with the utmost care, that had become
bald from old age, and requested the boy
to conduct him to the presence OF the ton
sorial artist. After settling back in the
chair and clearing his throat three or four
times, he proceeded as follows: lyon see
sab, 'am just from Eu-wope, came over in
style, in the first story of the vessel which
some peoplewould call The steerwa &c, rather
preferred it, do not like to live higher than
he first story, for if you should fall would
not get hurt so badly. Had very good
wittlcs, SOME call it hard tack, excellent for
cutting the teeth. Take care, Sab, or you
will spoil my shirt front ,and the barber put
the lathered paper further around, and
made another dash with the razor at an OBJ
stinate hair on the left cheek. "Hold on
Sab When | shaved in Parwis the bawber
was very gentle, and was SO nervous for
fear he would hurt me that he cut an ounce
out of my cheek" . A gentleman in the
back ground disputed this, and then the
tramp allowed no man to impeach his
veracity. and as he leaped from the chair
in the heat of excitement and stripped OH
his coat, figure was revealed naked to the
waist, with a false shirt front hanging
around his neck. As soon as he discovered
his situation, he donred coat and hat and
left, no doubt for the regions of Pennsyl-
vania, from whence he had come.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
MARYLAND Items.
From the Snowhill Messenger.

From the Snowhill Messenger
Ex-Gov. Wise left for Richmond on the
steamer Tangier, yesterday.
The reduction in the Delaware Railroad
freight tariffs seems not to extend to fruit
and truck, at least so Capt. Thompson
officially informs number of the fruit
growers about Princess Anne.
We learn that those holding mortgages
against the Maryland and Delaware Rail
road are pressing their claims and that the
Court has issued decree for its sale.
Rird-shooting and egg hunting on the
salt marshes has been unusually good dur
ing the past week, but the birds are begin
ming to leave, and parties who want to in
duge in the recreation should lose no time
in going. A party of three gunners killed
one day this week on Wallop's Beach 81
curlews and 35 willets, besides quantity of
other smaller birds. They also brought of
three bushels ofeggs.
About three miles from town, in lonely
spot near St.. Peters Church, some time last
fall colored woman named Alice Purnell
was buried. At an early hour one morn
| ing last week some passers-by discovered
| that the grave had been opened, and upon
! Investigating the matter found the putrid
remains of the woman lying near the grave
The body had been shockingly mutilated
Suspicion points to negro named Dix, ,wht
lives in the neighborhood, and is supposed
10 possess the powers Of "conjuration" al
the author of the outrage. The mater
should be thoroughly Investigated.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
Fire Yesterday MOrasisO.

Yesterday morning at half past five
O'Clock fire was discovered in the Coach
Factory Of John Green, at the Southeast
corner of Second and French streets. The
fire originated in the wood shop in the third
story on the East side of the building. The
alarm was promptly answered by the Fire
Department., and by the efforts of the fire.
men the flames were confined to the room
in which the fire originated, The Only
damage sustained to other parts OF the
building was the charing of the wood work
slightly. The damage by water was more
serious than that caused by fire. The dam
age to the building will probably exceed
81 900, while $4,000 will cover the loss to
the stock. The cause of the fire is not
known but IL is thought by Mr.. Green that
it might have resulted by spark from the
stove falling among the shavings. The In
surance will not cover the loss.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
NEW CASTLE SCHOOL BOARD,
A Meeting of Interest-DT. Mac'cetp'
Speaks On Retrenchnae,st.
NUw CASTIE Nav AZ 1879

Speaks On RetrencAment.
New CASTLE, May 81, 1876.
The Board of Education held Stated
meeting last night. Present, Messrs Cleaver,
Lane, Burnham, Maxwell, Herbert and Hi
zar, Mr.. Burnham acted as Secretary pro
tenn. Mr.. Herbert, from the Committee
appointed at previous meeting to call the
attension of Mr.. Jno. Janvier, the only sur
yying Trustee, and of the City Council, to
the decaying condition Of the fence enclo-
sing the "green," and to request that it be
repaired, which would not cost but little,
reported that they chad held an interview
with Mr.. Janvier, who declined to make the
much needed epairs-though he stated that
he had in hands, some funds belonging to
the trust" The Committee had not pre-
sented the matter to the City Council.
Mr.. Herbert moved that the Committee
on school property be instructed to make the
| repairs. This motion was seconded BY Mr..
Lane. DR.. Maxwell objected, because it
was not proper object for the
expenditure of funds raised for
school purposes. The green and its in
closure, were not within the purview Of the
Board OF Education, and he was opposed to
expending money for anything which might,
by any possibility, weaken the resources OF
the Board, and impair the efficiency and
sutficiency of the schools. We have nomi-
nally $4,000, for conducting the schools
this year, but as $500 were required to make
mp the deficiency of last year, we would
have, in reality, only $3,70O, which would
not be- any too much, even with the strict
est economy, to carry on the schools efficient
w." The motion was withdrawn. Mr.,
Herbert thought that by vigilance and care
on the part of the teachers the destruction
of the palings, by the children, could be
prevented. DR.. Maywell co-incidcd in that
opinion, and said he had often wondered
that the rules of the schools which require
supervision of the children by the teachers,
during play hours, had not been regarded; ;
and, that the children were permitted to
use the church yard as play ground, and,
in consequence, to desecrate tho graves,
and injure the flowers, vines, ETC., with
which they were decorated. The Board
was unanimously of opinion that such free
dom of conduct. which led to disregard OF
the sacred resting place of the dead ought
not to be permitted. And as the Visiting
Committee is charged with the general
superintendent" of the schools, 1t was
agreed that it is their duty to take cogniz-
ance of the subject. The chairman OF that
committee, appointed last night, has area
dy called the Principals attention to the
matter.
Mr.. Burnham was added to the commit
tee on Text Books, vice Challenger resign
ed.
Messrs. Maxwell and Herbert were ap-
pointed visiting committee for tho month O
June. A.
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Stra.Cberry Festivals.

The Martha Washington tea party and
strawberry festival given at Masonic Tenn
pie last evening, by the scholars of Grace
Church Sunday School, was one OF the
grandest successes of the..season. The room
was beautifully decorated, and the receipts
we're large.
The festival at the Institute, given BY the
Sunday School connected with st. Paups
church was well attended.
The festival at the Second Baptist church
corner of Fourth and French streets, last
evening, was well attended.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
Minor Locals.


Try Bush's Shamokin coal and you will
use no other.
On Harrison street new crossings and
cutters have been laid.
This is the time that the man with fresh
" polished boots thinks the street sprink-
Ter the most abominable of all institutions.
The decorations to the soldiers graves
were visited by large numbers yesterday.
Henry, tho boot black At the depot denies
that gentleman mistcOk him for hitch
ing post few days since and attempted to
tie his horse to him.
Tho improvements made by the street
railway this year incurred An expense OF
ten thousand dollars.
A black snake WAS dispatched on the
Brandywine yesterday afternoon that meas
ured eight feet in length.
The body of William Gibbs, the colored
man killed near Edgenoor, was buried At
Delaware City, yesterday.
This is about the time of year that the In
dustrious husband gets up well whetted
appetite for supper, by taking turn
around the lawn with the mower, after
which he wants no more until the next
night.
A countryman in Wilmington yesterday
reported having seen band of gypsies neal
Stanton, who were In possession of horse
that had no ears or tail, these appendages
having been lost In vicious fight Will
another horse.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
l,a1. Miniature Poster,

Now they say the report of that shower
Of flies in Canada is true enough If you
knock the app off of flies. They often
have such showers in Washington-Vtcks-
burg Herald.
WHY 20 to Philadelphia to buy Clothing
when it can be bought SO cheap at Canary's,
400 Market-st.
Lady Holland was rather fond of crowd
ING her dinner table Once, when the COM
nany was already tightly packed, an unex-
nected guest arrived, and she instantly gave
her imperious order to Luttrell-generally
most subservient to her ladyship's wishes
ULuttrell, make room. sit must certainly
be made" he answered, "for It does not
exist"
Adair, Ath and king-sts., canes chairs.
An Illinois preacher, who believed that
lire insurance was detying the Lord, 10 now
living In barn until his congregation can
And him another house.-DAroA NE
Prsss.
Sweet repose enjoyed by those who take
Dr. Bull,s Cough syrup. 1t soeths disturb
ed feelings brought on by cold and posi-
lively cures coughs, sore throat, etc.
"Ruskin observed that rs rule women
have no eye for color. This explains
why woman is obliged to spend three
quarters of day in getting the exact shade
OF ribbon to trim dress, while when 1t
comes to mending her husbands pantaloons
she seems to think that yellow patch 10
lust the the thing TO match black broad
cloth ."-Norpitch Bullstin.
No necessity to buy clothing ready made
that don't fit when you can 60 to De Wolf
and have suit made to order at near the
same price.
All the popular magazines of the day can
be purchased at Ryan's Centennial news
store, 6O7 Market street.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
ONE CENT.
SUPERIOR COURT.
General Field Day-Glose of Court.

General Field D0y-FtOse OF Court.
May 81, 1876.-Superior Court met this
morning at 10 o'clock, Judges Comegys,
Wooten and Houston on the bench.
In the csse of Edward McIntire vs. Bar
clay Il Bro. Garnisheers of Henry B. Nc
Intire was argued yesterday and the court
charged the jury that although Barclay 81
Bro. did buy in at Execution Sale the un--
expired term of Henry B. Mclntire their
tenant, yet they were entitled to the whole
years rent out of the proceeds of the sale
and that the creditors of Henry B. Mcln-
tire could not claim out Of their hands the
balance eff the years rent accruing after the
day of sale.
Verdict for defendants.
An inquisition was held in the case of
Cox & Allen vs.. Rosert Lee, and damages
assessed at $40S 20.
The Court, by Judge Houston, delivered
it's opinion in the case Of the Philadelphia,
Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad VS.. The
Kent County Railroad. This was foreign
attachment to the November Term, 1875,
and laid in the hands of one Wilson. The
furnishing and running defendants rail
road. George G. Gray, Esq, the counsel
for defeddant, moved to quash the writ on
the ground that the Kent County Railroad
was domestic corporation. The case was
argued at the last term and opinion re-
versed.
The Court to day decided that as the Kent
County r. R. had not complied with any of
the requisites in the act made by the Della
ware Legislature authorizing it to build
from the Delaware and Maryland line to
Massey's cross roads, it had forfeited the
benefit of that act and was therefore q cor
poration foreign. The rule to quash was
discharged, Geo. c. Jorden, counsel for the
P, W. & B. X. R. asked for an inquisition
to assess damages which was granted
Verdict $40, 1853 A.
The remainder of the day was occupied in
the making of motions and in the arguing
| Of rules, &c.
About P. M, Court finally adjourned.
The liquor licenses will be made public
o-morrow and enough has been learned to
warrant us in saying that scarcely any new
applications have been granted in this city.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
Good WorAs from Horace Greeley.

"Prof. Woods teaching opens the eye and
expands the heart to the beauties and har-
monies of creation. 1t is worthy the atten-
ton of persons of taste, and all interested
in education" 1t is not surprising that
with the worldwide reputation enjoyed by
Prof. Woed as an artist and teacher Of art,
that he is securing good class. His room
is closed evenings to visitors, but open
mornings and afternoons-705 Market st.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
LOCAL NEWS.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTS.

Silks-M. Alsberg.
Daily Papers-Ryans.
Beds Kenovated-Adair.
Boarding-7li French st.
Shirts-Wyatt e. Garrett.
Coal.-Chas. Warner q Co.
Auction Goods ds-Canary's.
Gigantic Embellishments.
A Good Story-207 Market st.
Stock and hxtures-for sale.
Bull's' Cough Syrup-The best.
Barre for sale-6th and Monroe.
UnionSunda y School Excursion, June !
Stylish Clothing-DeWolf 2l0 Market st.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
Fine NtratUberrteS ,

Mr.. Samuel Townsend has left at this
Office fine lot of strawberries which were
raised on his farm. Without exaggeration
they are as large as walnuts, and have been
pronounced by many as the finest yet dis
played in this market.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
MAGIC
HAIR RESTOKER.

IN HAHN RESTUHEH.
Restores gray-mixed, red, light or faded
heads of hair, boards or moustaches, to q
beautiful brown or black, in from OF to
four applications. 1t is free from sulphur,
lea l, acids, mercury, silver, or anything in.
furious to either hair or beard.
IT DOES NOT FADE OR RUB OFF.
Expressed to all parts on receipt Of one
dollar, or six bottles for five dollars. At the
wholesale and retail depot, No. 0l6 VINE
STREET, PHILADELPHIA. dec.24T6-ly
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mN-tf
nEGISTER'S ORDER.
Rrc1srER's OFFICE

EGISTER'S ORDEH.
REGISTERS OFFICE
New Castle County, April q, 1875.
Upon the application Of James Toy, Ad-
ministrator Of Owen McCallion, late OF
Christiana Hundred, in said county, t de-
ceased. it is ordered and directed by the
Register that the Administrator, aiore-
give notice of the gansng Of Leeter of
deceased with the date of granting thereof
by causing advertisements to b be posteS ste,
within forty days fiom the date OF suca n
Letters. in six Of the most public places OF
the County of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the es.
late. to present the same, OF abide by an
act Of Assembly in such case made. and
provided. And also cause the same to .be pc
Inserted, within the same period, IN the
MORNING HERALD, q newspaper published
in Wilmington, a and \ to he be continued there
Given under the hand and seal of office
of the Register aforesaid, at New Castle, IN
New Castle County aforesaid, the day ana
, WV WV s. G. BIGGS, Register.
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OR COLD,
SHAWNEE

w
ia the coal for all Seasons. Kindles readily
possesses great durability, and Is un.
eoualled by any coal offered in this market
OHAS. WARNER 4 co.,
Market Street Wharf,
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NOTICE !

All persons having claims against the es-
GuIv attested, to the Administrator, on or
hefore April "a, 1877 or abide the act of AS
sembly in such case made and provided.
'o' JAMES TOY,
Administrator.
Addres, Henry Clay F. o., Del,
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
CyTATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

kTATE DEMOCRA1lC CON EN11ON'
By order of the Democratic Executive
Committee OF Delaware, aState Democratic
Convention, composed of titty-iye dele.
gates from ach county, will be held IN Do
yer, on TUESDAY, June IL, 1876, at 2o'clock
afternoon for the purpose OF appointing
six delegates, two from each county, 10 the
National Democratic Convention, TO as
semble at st. Louis, on e27th day OF June,
1876.
And ii is requested.
That the Democratic voters of the several
hundreds throughout the State meet at the
regular places for holding such meetings,
on SATURDAY, the I'd day OF June, 1916, at
2O'clOck, Afternoon, and according 10 the
rules of the Democratic party IN each
county, appoint the rulnber OF delegates 10
said State Convention to which they are
entitled respectively.
And it il also requested and urged.
| That the best men III all cases De seieclec'
| IT, said state Convention, that they i'll turn
NAV select the best men to represent as IN
| the National Convention, to the END thal
our candidates for President and wee Pres
ident may not only be men of the hlghesl
character, morally and politically, but tha'
they may be endorsed and presented to the
country by convention composed OF sucl
| men. 1,,c. -,
ROBERT J. REYNOLDS, Chairman;
| Dover. May l6, 1875. mylo-IzI
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NOTICES..

AJOTICE.-THEW ORK!NGMEN'SLO LOAN
N ASSOCIATION now offers its fourth
series of 500 shares tor sale; first pay ment,
due.May 25, 1875 This sassociatlon has closed
its fifth year, and the annual report just is
sued shows it to be in q healthy and pros
porous condition.
myl8-tf GEO. C. MARlS. Secretary.
~ whose business or occupation requires
q State license for the present year QS76l
that the same is due and payable on the ISL
day of June at the offices of the Clerk OF
the Peace for New Castle county.
. JOHN r. SPRINGER,
Clerk ut New Castle.
myo-lA M. A. j. SPRINGER,
Deputy, No. 800 w. Second, Wilmington.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01
COAL.
COAL

ENTERPRISE COAL
Persons in want of coal should go to Foat
and get some Enterprise Coal to try before
have tried it could NOT be induced to buy
any other. - -
West and Water,
Offices and
Orange and Water SITS.
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01

TlMPTY BARRELS, WOOD AND IRON
Il bound; Cheap, in lots 10 suit pu, chas-
eys, G. 4 ], PYLE,
iel.tf 9th and Monroe SITS.
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80 ner day at home. Samples
IoS2U worth 81 Free sTaMsEH ms iyeod d
1 portland, Maine. no ~ -
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TO COUNTY lAXPAYERs.

NOTICE III COU nj lAAI n LH"o'
The undersigned give notice that the
State, County and Poor Tax, ior the year OF
1876, is now due, and they Will be found at
their office, No. GlS MARK Ell STREET, un-
til the first day of July, for the purpose OF
receiving the same, and from Juiy 10 sep
tember / they will bes at No. lO Z 81
SIX III STREET, during the day.
All delinquent taxpayers for ls7o, are re-
Guestcd to call and settle their taxes I'M
Ineiiately) without further notice, or their
property will be advertised tor sale.
JOS l.. CARPENTER, JR.
A. GIVEN
my23-tf COLLECTORS.
4 ,ITY ASSESSMENT.-The city assess
~ ment for the year 1876, having Deel
completed, is filed in the office OF the Clerk
ofthe Council for public inspection.
The City Council will sit TO hear appeals
from the assessment on Monday, Tuesday
Wednesday, Friday and saturday, the 9TH,
9Th, 7th, 9th and 10Th days of June, at7T
o'clock p. N. ,
In. order that all wishing to appeal may
be heard it is REQUESTED that appeals be
made in writing, describing the properly
and location of same, and handed 10 a
member from the ward in which the prop
' VIM H. LEE,
Clerk City Council.
City Hall, May rs, 1875 my2-lT
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nav AT HOME.-AgenLs wanted
" OuthI an m6-lyeOd.
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WANTS..

.n1Nc Eight or ten boarders can
bARDlNo.,ndnted Also table board
be eacc0iii,,lMCH acc0nl,MCH ST. my3l-lw*
The Morning herald., 1876-06-01

yNINAL NOTICE-TAXE, FOR lS75.-
& This is the last appeal we shall! make 10
drlinquents for City and School Taxes ioT
1876 bills having been rendered aho h1 ealed easa
card. Some few have paid no attention 10
these requests while some others have pro-
missed and have not paid. NOW, on account
of the short time we have to settle ana tne
City urging us for the money, we are OBJ
llged from necessity and for our own pro-
lection, to levy on the goods and chaItels
of each delinquent, and having commen-
ced to do SO, we Will continue 10 maAe
!evics and sell until the taxes are paid
Those having no property and who are not
able to pay, will please Gail vt the Collec-
tors office and make satisfactory arrange
ments and to those who are able To pay ana
will not, we say that we do not intend
to pay for them. and we ask them TO give
there is nothing for us to do but pay the
city taxes or take them to jail, and the lat.
ter we will positively do.
Office No. 10 East Sixth street, between
Market and King.
lrolh z W 0 'no e EDMuND PROVOST,
| Receiver of Northern District. dncludins
all north of Sixth street.
Receiver of Southern District, GDcludinf
all south of Sixth street.
NOTICE TO REAL ESTATE OWN
ERS.
THOSE WHO SELL OR TRANSFER
REAL ESTATE WILL OBLIGE TIL
| UNDERSIGNED BY LEAVING A NO
TICE THEREOF AT OUR OFFICE THAI
WE MAY ASSESS 1T TO THE PROPEl
OWNERS.
EDMUND PROVOST,
EDWARD FARMER,
mH-tf City Assessors
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DIDGE's FOOD FOR INVALlDs.
r.. feb22-tf
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MEDICAL.

nR. ]. p. MALCOM,
m16-tf No. 1903 Taylor Street.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1876-10-13
THE REASON OF OUR
GROWING
lndinna Democratic 5000
West Va. Democratic 10000
Ohio Republican only 5000

We are indebted to Mr.. Edward +
Madden. Agent Associated Press, foI
the following telegram, which was re
ceivcd at 9 o'clock last night:
LoUrsvILLE, KY, Oct. Ire
publicans concede Indiana to Demo-
Gratis BY a majority from $500 to
5000 while the other side say figures
reach more than 5000. OF Congress
sional result little is known. matters
appearing very much mixed, with in
dications of more Republicans than
Democrats elected. Col. Friedly tel
egraphed to prominent Republicans
here, that the State is lust, and Mr..
Martindale, editor indianapolis Jour
nal, so announced to citizen. Of India
napolis, in a speech, this afternoon.
Ohio goes Republican by probably
over 5000, and Democrats lose five
Congressman. In West Virgins ev-
ery,hiug is Democratic by large ma
jcri,ies, probably 10000 in most cases.