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The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

4 Detroit boy paid his first visit 10 one OF
the union schools, the other DAY, as scholar,
and when he came home at night his mother
Inquired; We'll, henry, how do you like
going TO school:' Bully he replied, in
an excited voice. Il saw four boys licked,
one girl got her ear pulled, and a big scholar
burned his elbow on the stove: don't want
10 miss day.n
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

The clam is an Intelligent insect. The
legislature Of one of the western states once
debated the question: Which has the most
intelligence, the clam or the codishE The
weight OF the argument was in favor oi the
clam, because II was proved that II had sense
enough 20 keep its mouth shut wien other
people were talking. which was more than
most civilized people ever do.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

Cussed, If the darncd thing amt a-going."
was the surprised remark Of sightseeing
granger from Maine, who caressed the teeth
OF circular saw in a North End planning
mill; and now should you PROFOUND HIM
that first problem for young arlthmeticians,
How many fingers have you on your right
hand ?" he would bite that lonely thumb and
sadly reply, Nary, stranger"
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

The following "Ode to the Prairie Wind"
appears in the Burlington Horkeye as origi.
nal, bet it reads amazingly like Joaquin Mil
ler: "Oh, the blizzard, the beautiful blizzard
freezing from eartop to lizard; making his
face as blue aS a wizard; chilling the life
blood that flows from his gizzard; blowing,
showing; cold AS lizard; get up and get
out Of this, beautiful Ollzzard.N
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

"Benjamin,' shouted Mrs. Toodles TO hey
husband who was going out Of the gaze
"bring me up five cents worth Of snuff when
you come" Smut? Mrs Toodles, snuff o.
he CALCULATED, as Ne paused with his hand on
the latch; No. no, Mrs. Toodles, the times
are too hard 20 admit OF such extravagance
you must tickle you nose with straw when
YOU want TO snCe2p.o
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

y few Sundays ago, says a Georgia paper,
a negro woman at a baptising near the. ferry,
exhibited her radical prociivities during the
excitement always attending such occasions,
by shouting al intervals: sweet Jesus, dear
Yankee Jesus! how DO lub you"
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

A young clergyman, whose reputation fol
yeracity was none of the best, veniured in
differ from an old doctor of divinity as 10 the
propreiy of whipping children. Why Is
said he, "ihe only time my father whipped
me was for telling the truth" Well" re-
tor,ed the doctor, "it cured you OF il, didn
is
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

The tOasimasier who delivered the follow
ing is dead now: "Oid bschelors-like sour
cider, they grow more Grabbed the longer
they are kept. snd when they see a little
mother, ihoy turn 10 vinegar at once"
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

An Eastern young lady lately received the
following Hotc, accompanied by bucket OF
flours:" II send you bi the boy II bucket OF
fours. They is like mi luv for u, the mite
shade means keep dark, the dog fenil means
am your. slave, rosis rel and.posis pail, mi
luv for u shall never iale.'
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

"What can you say of the second law of
thought Student-"l cannot both be and
not be- For example the door over there
mus. either he shut or open, can't be both
shut and open" Tutor-"GivC another Illus.
ration" Studcnt--"Well, take III" case OF
another door,
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

An officer of the regular army laughed at
a tmii woEIau because she WAS alarmed at
noise of a cannon when a salute was fired.
He subsequently, married that tlmid woman,
and six months afterward he took off his
boots in the hall when he came in late at
night.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

Guilty, with some doubts about his being
the man that did IT. was the verdict Of 4
Pennsylvania jury.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

Did YOU ever notice il! Start woman
out, rigged up in new dress, with latest
style tucks, iuWes and fiounces, and she VIII
walk the streets as stately and majes,ically as
queen, wondering ali the while if anybody
is paying any attention TO her outfit or de.
signs to make any remarks concerning her
handsome appearance.
Put II new suit of clothes Oh u man, and
you will see hum skulking around some back
alley Oh his way home from church, shun'
ming even intimate friends and associates,
thinking that everybody is observing his
awkward appearance and making slight re-
marks about his ungainly dress. It's fact,
sure by Jovei
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

A Hartford paper thus felicltously tells
how lady saw stars: A new planet was dis
covered yesterday in the central heavens, the
exact constellation and position not discov,
cred The discover weighed 200 pounds, and
was coming out Of the market when she was
interrupted by "a watermelon rind. She
named 1t Gosh
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

Why is il TO crime 10 pick chrome agents
pocket? Because he has pictures.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

a good wife is a good thing, bu' bad hus
band beats her.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15
4 New Years Diary,

4 large number Of the young men of De-
,roit VIII today purchase diaries for 1876,
and tomorrow they vii take up their pen
ellis with firm determination to keep track
of every day in the year. Every young man
should keep dairy. When lie is old and
gray his grandchildren will fish it cut OF the
rag.bag and find it more valuable than gold
or silver, iNerc is no set style OF Joliing
down thon-." and events, but perhaps It
may b" yv!l to give the record Of 1879 as tax
en- h"m the poCkct.diary of an average young
man:
Jan. I've 10 see my girl. Shall leave
of swearing, drinking, cuchre, smoking,
chewing, being out nights betting, gong TO
tile opera, an. shall Try 10 save Slo,ooo ms
year
Jan 7.--Wen, to see my girl. Lost box
of cigars somewhere"
FEB. l.-Won %25 betting on dog fight
That's the way 70 scoop 'cm. Am trying tc
get along on fifteen cigars per DAY. Went to
see my girl She says shouldn't swear"
"Apiil Went TO see my girl. Nothing
new"
July 4.-Ths is Il glorious Fourth"
Sept Went to see my girl.
"Nov. H. Glorious weather. Went to see
my girl"
Dec. Tins is the lst of December
Dec 2J.-This is Christmas"
"Dcc 31-This is the last day OF the year
must commence tomorrow 10 save money
and break off my bad habits, Went to see
my girl last night, and made her happy by
telling her that was going to save $4,000
next ear Detr0H free Press
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15

There were two Chinese shops at Rowland
Flat Sierra County, Cal, few days ago, but
one of the merchants placed ten-pound car
fridge under The establishment OF his rival
and now clJnys u monopoly OF the trade,
The dozen or more Cinnamon in the store al
the time OF the explosion came down again
with dtJrtS and none were killed outright.
The Ottawa free trader., 1876-01-15
Sale of School Lands

By authority nfa petition signed ny AZ least twnt1irds OF
the leg voters in Township 81 North. Range Es In ih
ounyyoi La sale and State OF lnois, the un iersigne
M ortr at public sale, the premises. "a directed 10y
the trustees, part OF the Common school lands u
SAID Township. comprising not less than ten nor
morr than etn acres SAID consists or fortynne
village located the nc OF the Chicago. Pekin and
souhwestnn Ralroad adjoining the depot now building
in The proposed village OF hanson.
The sale will commence on Wednesday. Feb 10, lSe AZ
10 o'clock and be continued from day TO day, until
ALL lots offered.
Tug TERMS OF selling common school lands shall he 10
the highest hdder for cash with the priYedge TO each
purchaser borrowing from the County Superintendent
he amount his bid any period not less tnan nor
more than yesr uron his paying intec. and giving
,rcUriiy money loare! by township tessurer
H.st-s,l NidfHiSs.
pa lots oeTe for sae csn Ne seen y he once
of IT., county Clerk. X WILLIAMS,
Ut'awa, Dec. q. lh,i-sv Co. Supt. OF Schools
The New York herald., 1876-10-01

residence OF Mr. u. c. Anderson, NO. 367 Lexington
av., New York city, on Sunnay next, AZ ~
CoMrASY G.. SEVENTH REGIMENT, ~ g. ). n Y.
NEw YoRK sept 80, 1870 !
II is the painful duty of the Commandant 10 an.
the company the sudden death OF their late
couradc, David Scott.
Members are requested to attend the funeral, from
his late residence No 367 Lexington av., Sunday,
October prox. at O'Clock A. IN citizens dress.
JAMES c. ABRAMS,
Captain Commanding
JoHS McGRgEyEy,
First Sergeant
STuYvEsAxr.-At CsDandaigua, N Y, on Wednes-
day September 27, NICHOLAS WILLIAM, son Of tho late
Joseph r. Siuyvesant
Funeral at ST. Marks church, I'd av. and 10th ST. on
Monday October ut four T. NJ Relatives and friends
OF tho family invited 10 attend
ST. Jonx.-Friday, 10Th inst, NEWTON 81. JoHs,
late OF Mobile. Ala
Funeral from No 153 Madison av., on Monday after
noon. three O'Clock. Friends OF tho family are In
yitcd
Wuirry. On the Both ult. MICHAEL, son OF Robert
and Mary WhIity, in the 2lh year Of MS age.
The relatives ana friends invited TO the funeral,
from his late residence, both St and 1lih
on Monday, the I'd INST, at QUO p. NJ
The New York herald., 1876-10-01
A YoNKERs Horse THIEF.

Thomas Canon, boy, was arrested yesterday IN
tho horsc market In seven,y-iourth street. while try
ing to sell horse and wagon for $50 Tho horse was
tho property OF Hall T. Baldwin, pt Yonkefs, from
whose stable Canon had stolen II yesterday morning.
He was remanded to the custody Of Captain Mangap,
OF the Yonkers police
The New York herald., 1876-10-01
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

JAcoBs-JAcoBs DAVID JACOBS. OF Barton, VT, to
SOPHIA JACOBS, oil this city. No cards.
SrEiSIARDT-SALoMoS.-Mis CELEsTISE SALoMoS TO
Mr. sxLiGMAx SrEIxuARpr both OF tnis city. No cards.
The New York herald., 1876-10-01
MARRIED.

MAhRlEQ.
CHAsE-GGEESouGu- Syracuse, September 20. ny
RL Rev. +. u. Huntington, ID d., Mr WILLIAM LEVER
gTT CHASE. OF Boston, Mass, to Miss MARY y. H..
GREESoUon, daughter OFF j. Grcenoash. Esq,
CLARkE-GALLACnKR- AT st Vincent Fcrrcrs 8
church, on the 27th September, by Rev. Father
Thomas DAILY, OF Utica. assisted by Rev. Father
0'Reily, OF Utica, EDWARD WILLIAM CLARKE OF tins
city, 10 ANNIE LAURErrA, only daughter oil James
Gallagher, Esq, OF this city. No cards
Utica and BInghamton papers please copy
HAAcE-NULTEE --On Tuesday. september 70 1870
at the residence OF the br de's parents, Jersey Cy
by the Rev II. 3. stewart Martin. rector OF 81 Marx
church, WILLIAM T. HAxcK to JULIA FRANCES, daughter
Of rheotore II. Nultee.
0'REMLy-FAGAS.-0n Thursday, 2Sth inst nt ST.
Paui's church. Harlem, by the Rev. Eugene Mcclure
DoMINicK D. o'REiILy to LIzzlg NJ. FAcAS, all OF Har-
lem, Bridal party left for Washington.
WgEKs-WipGERY.- SEPTEMBER 2s, at 81. Luke, s
church, Calskill, by the Rev Robert Weeks ). N.
GRiswoLD. OF Now York. TO JULIA CoRSELIA cluest
daughter of W. widgcry Exeter, England. No cnrds.
r-EnERy.-On Wednesday, september -. 1910,
at the residence tho brides parents. by The Rev.
Dr. j. d. Herr, Henry CLAY WEST to MARY ADA oniy
child oil J. Osborn Emery, all OF thus city.
The New York herald., 1876-10-01
PROPOSAI.s.

PROPOSALS..
Grindstone
Quarries,
Machinery.
Farm Land.
Manufactured Stock
and
Good win Of the Business
wOETHiNGrOS SONS.
In Ohio aud Michigan.
for sale by tender.
Tho executors ana executx os the late John Worting-
oer for sale his valuable Quarries Plant Farm Lama
Manufactured Goods hand. and the Good VIII OF the
business in ohio and Michigan. and will. TO the
18th October 1876
tenders for tho purchase of the whole portions
thereof Tenders to be addressed TO walter 5. Leo.
1urnn IN udu
The New York herald., 1876-10-01

MARBLE AND MARLEiZED MANTELs AT GREAT
ltlly reduced uso Monuments Icadst"ncx Plumb
ess Furniture sabs. marble Counters and Thing. A.
KLsAAkR I3l aud 1So k.-t tath a. sd
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
The Victory IL. Connecticut.

The succe7s of the Democratic ticket
in Connecticut is s. fl Mt. 1t po 1ts
to the ultimate triumph of the Demo
cratic party in November. Had Hon,
David A. Wells, announced himself in
perfect accord with the Democratic par
ty he would have been triumphantly
elected. Many of the Democrats of that
stout little State did not care to work
hard for a milk and water" man in a
Radical stronghold. They wanted man
on whom they could dependto carry for
ward the great objects, Retrenchment
and Reform. Mr.. Wells great hobby
the revision of the tariffs not the sole
object Of the party.
The fact that the Democrats carried
the Connecticut Legislature with such
increased majorities in both houses,
shows that the people are determined to
upset the Radical ms jority in the United
States Senate. 1t was here that the
Radicals hoped for success, and they put
forth every effort to secure Radical
Senator from Connecticut, in this they
were terribly,disappointed; and in the re-
suit they see the hand writing ON the
wall, rs terrible to Morton and Boutwell,
as was that before which Belshazzar
trembled. Connecticut will continue to
be represented by two sterling Demo-
crats in the U. S. Senate.
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
Theyote on DANA, Rejection.

WAsHINGroN, April 4.-(Special to the
y. Y. Tribune) In the Dana case the
resolution as reported by the Committee
On Foreign Relations was a follows;
RESOLVED. That the Senate does nor ad-
wise and consent to the nomination OF
Richard II. Danna. Jr., to bclMinister to
England.
The following named Senators voted in
the affirmative Republicans, in Romani
Democrats, in Italics);
Yeas-Bayard, Bogy, Booth, Cameron
tPenna) Cameron (Wis.). Caperton
Cockerell, Conkling, Cooper, Dduis' Goldth.
,oaite. Gordon, Hamilton, Haml n, Jones
New J, Kelly: Kernan, Logan, MeCreery
Mcdonald, Marcy, Morril, (vt.) Morton,
Nor,cood, Paddock. Randolph, SALISBURY,
Sherman, Stevenson, Thurman, Whyte-3l.
Nays-Anthony. Boutwell,, Bruce,
Clayton, Cragln, Dawes. Dorsey. Ed
muuds, Frelinghuysen, Harvey. Howe,
Ingalls,, Mitchell, Morrill, (Me.), Sargent,
Spencer. and Wadleigh-17.
The following named Senators were
either absent or p1ired.
Messrs. Alcorn, Allison, Burnside,
Christiancy,, Conoyer, Dennis, Eaton,
English, Hitchcock, Johnston, Key, Nc
MILAN, Mesrimon,i Ogelsby. Patterson,
Ransom, Robertson, Sharon Wallace,
West, Window, Withers and Wright-23.
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
Germany steals Boytom's Patent,

Paul Boyt0n gave a satisfactory ex-
hIbition in his aquatic dress at jersey
city. He was loudly applauded. He
will leave by the steamer Germanic on
the 18th inst, for Europe, where he
will establish corpse for torpedo ser.
vice under the Russian government
He feels confident with his life saving
suit the whole system of naval warfare
will be completely revelutionized.-
The most formidable iron clads can be
annihilated within brief space of
time. The experiments made in Ger
many proved SO satisfactory that the
German government has now in train
ing corps of picked men for torpedo
service, and it has adopted Captain
Boyton's patent without rendering any
compensatioa
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
DOLOROUS.

The Ercry Erening and Commercial are
dolorous over the rejection of Grants
nomination of Richard II. Dana, as Min
lister to England. The latter charges the
Democrats with the result and the form
er says every Democrat present and vot-
ing voted against Dana's confirmation
That is that it was not fit one and ought
not to be confirmed. Tho Epery Eveninq
goes so far as to express its regret that
both the Senators from Delaware voted
againstDan The fact that it could expect
such gentlemen as Messrs. Bayard and
Salisbury to vote for Dana's confirma-
tion only proves that it does not know
the Delaware Senators. We should have
felt greatly disappointed if Senator Bay
ard or Senator Salisbury had voted any
other way than as they did. Some OF
our contemporaries attribute the defeat
OF Dana to tue influence of Ben. Butler
But any one who will examine the yot,
must come to the conclusion that hat
Ben. Butler been in favor Of Dana h,
could not have changed the result. I
the vote is correctly reported by the tn
Dune, which has divulged the work of tn
secret session, Dana had very lit.l
strength that the Republican and non
with the Democratic Senate
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
REGISTER,S ORDERS.
Registers Order.
REGISTERS ORpIcE,

NEw CASTLE COUNTY, April !, 1876.
Upon the apDlication of Harry Sharpley,
DIVINE hundred. in said county, deceased,
it is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the Executor aforesaid give
notice of the granting Of Letters Testa-
mentary upon the Estate of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements to be pLs tied within forty days
rom tho date of such Letters. in six of the
most public places of the county of n ew Cas-
tie. requiring all persons having demands
az inst the Es'ate to present the came or
abide by an Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the same
70 be inserted within the same period in the
Wilmington. and to be continued therein
adse6sA three weeks. E. 6. ID.
9R6S8 Given under tho hand and seal Of
= office Of the Register aforesaid. at
the day and year above written.
sc. BIGGS. Register.
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
A DJoURNED sHERIFF,s SALE.

A DJOURNED SHERIFF'S SALE.
IA BY virtue ui writ of Levari "acihs to
me directed. will be exposed to Pubic Sale
at the
LAFAYETTE HOTEL. 81 SHlPL EY ST.,
kept by Gcp. w. Ortlip. in the city OF Will
mington, New Castle county, Delaware. on
WEDNESDAY.
TIE 18th DAY OF APRIL, 1876,
At Q clock. p. M,
The following described real estate, VIZ:
All that certain lot Of land having three
storied brick house thereon erected, situated
IN the said city OF Wilmington. bounded and
described as follows, to wit: beginning on the
easterly side OF West street between Eighth
and Ninth streets, at the distance OF one
hundred and thirty-nine feet four and a half
inches from the sOutherly side Of Ninth
street, thence passing through the middle OF
the brick division wall between the aforesaid
house and the house of Isaac Pyle on the
one hundred feet to stake, thence northerly
parallel with West street twenty.seven feet
ten aud a half inches to a line o. Philip Gar.
retps land, thence along said line westerly
and parallel with Ninth street one hundred
feet to the said side of West street, and
thence thereby southerly twenty-seven feet
ten and a half inches to the place OF begin
ming, be the contents thereof what they
may.
Seized and taken In execution as the pro.
perty OF Pssmors II. Mitchell. end AdaIine a
his wife. and t. t.. and to be sold by
WIN. ii. LAMBSON Sheriff.
Sheriff ONCE, New Castle,
April !. 1876. apr3 is
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
SHEnIFF'S SALES.

StHE IFS SALE.
- BY virtue Of writ of Fl Fa. to me di'
rectei will be exposed to Public sale on
the premises 2 s'ory Of building No. West
third street. city Of Wilmington, in New
Castle county. Del. on
SATURDAY.
THE llth DAY OF APRIL. 1876.
AT II O'Clock, A. M.
The e lowing de cribed personal property
viz:
One Gordon Press. AZ cases of type, hand
press. pap. T cutter. 4 double stands with ..
cases of type. stands with 20 cases OF type
} ionts Of type. large offi,e tables. miter-
ing machine. lead cutter, shelves lamps
chairs stove. &c. Also. household and
kitchen furniture.
Seized ami taken ia execution as the prI-
perty oil James Brown. and to be sold by
wM IL. LAMBS0N, sheriff.
Shsrif7s 0Hcc. New Castle.
April T. 1876 apr5 ts
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06

LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE +. Mary Mccain. do hereby
IN give notice that shall max app lica ton
in writing to the Court of Gener Sessions OF
the Peace and Jail Delivery Of the State OF
Delawa are. which meets at New Cssile. on
Monday, the 8th day of NAV. A. D.. 1870, ier
q license to keep an Inn or Tavern at No, 1926
West Front street. in the First Wsrd of the
City of Wilmington anu to- sell Intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart 10
be drunk on the premises and the names of
the freeholders OF the said ward recommend
ing the said apple alton are as follows:
Patrick Holland, Joseph Fout.
Alfred Walton. PhIllip q Plunket
Henry Bradley. Francis Kelley;
Joseph Nei1ernaier A Fischer:
Daniel McCusker. Patrick LaIly:
Frederick Huber, henry Graham
Dennis Bradley, Michael Hesson,
Charles Mullen. james Karrigau,
James Mckenna, =. Pluuket,
James Corrigan, Thcs. MCCormick,
Jehn Riley. VIM. Price,
Jacob Kienle. Julius Glnther.
August Ashenbhch NJ ,chael Copncl
apr9 81 MARY MCCAIN,
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06
Congress YestertiaY

In the Senate on Wednesday. in the
morning hour, a resolution was adont.
ed inviting the chief Justice of the
United States to attend in the Senate
ut clock, p. m, and administer the
oath tc Senators in the matter of i'm
peachment of W. W. Belknap. late
Secretary of War. At the hour named
Chief Justice Waite appeared, escorted
by Senators Edmunds and Thurman.
and administered an oath to the Sena.
tors present that in all things apper-
tanning to the trial they would do
impartial justice according to the con
stifution and the laws. The House
managers afterward appeared and
through their chairman, Mr.. Lord
asked for the issue of process against
the accused, which was granted. rel
furnable on Monday, April II, at
O'Clock. A resolution was then adopt
ed that the Senate, sitting as a court
OF impeachment, adjourn till 3:3O D.
m, OF Monday, the 18th instant. The
Dill To fix the postage on third class
mail matter was then taken up and de-
batad until the hour of adiotlrnment
IN the House, a resolution was ad-
0pteo directing the Secretary of the
Treasury to furnish the House with an
itemlZed account OF the expenditures
under the item of$3oO, 600 app, opriated d
Tor lights and fuel for the fiscal wear
ending June 80, 1876. An adverse re.
port was presented from the committee
on banking and currency on the bill
liking the legal rate of interest on ma
uonal money at not exceeding six pei
cent. per annum. The bills to transfer
me Indian bureau to the War Depart
ment was discussed without action
Az the evening session the House mad,
nut little progress on the legislativ,
appropriation bill.
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06

STAY LAVA meeting of Philadel.
phia merchants has protested against
the passage of a bill before the Le1isIa0 :
ture OF Pennsylvania. which proposes to
grant stay OF execution for two years
on all judgments now remaining unsat
isfed, or which may be obtained in s;r
menths, though wages for labor were eI-
cepted, The resolutions denounce the
act as unnecessary and calculated to
largely damage the general busisess OF
abundant and the rates of interest lower
than for many years, the act is deemed
especially unwise at this time. 1t Is a
very rare condition Of things that would
justify the resort to stay laws. They
generally only work evil In the end by
increasing debt, with the accumulation
Of interest, while the effects of debtors
are being consumed.
The daily gazette., 1876-04-06

The Commercial and Republican are
still banging away at each other. The
latter seems to be the upper dog in the
fight, and the Commercial threatens to
expose something awful, if it does not
stop. We are convirc some very bad
things have been committed by the Rad.
lcal party; but we have no doubt the
Commercial assented to it, and now hav
ing raised a fuss, it wants to scare lht
Reputlican into holding its tongue