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The Van Buren press., 1876-09-12
Go to Work.

| The great curse of the south is idiers.
white and black. In all our towns and
cities there are hundreds of strong, heal
thy, and fine looking men of all colcrs,
standing or strollng about the streets,
from day to day, and from week to week,
with no occupation, and, OF course, no
money; and yet some of them dress
well, look fat. and seem happy. The
universal excuse is" There 10 nothing
to do What an idea! when We have
here in the South the grandest opportu
mites that were ever presented 70 any
people to accumulate fortunes; . land
teoming with resources. and should lite
rally dow with milk and honey. There 10
no time for idlers. If you can't get en-
ployment in one department, get 1t in an
other Leave the cities, and go ont on
little farms.
Get few acres Of ground make il
rich, plant no cotton. and in few years
you will be comfortable, independent and
on the high road 10 fortune.
DDn't try to be preachers, lawyers. nor
teachers; everybody cannot belong to
these professions. BE farmers, be pro
ducers, and not consumers.
In other words, go to work: there ID
hard work, too, and plenty of it to do.
The vineyard is large, the laborcrs ara
few, and idlers crowd the market >places
the fields are white, the harves. 10 great.
there is work enough for all.
Reaping is work for tic strongest man
who fills his bosom with grain at ono
sweep of the sickle, the feeblest man
can reap little, aud now and then gath.
er sheaf Boaz can go forth among
the reapers and iirect them to their toll;
and even timiI Ruth can follow after to
CLEAN the scattered stalks, and fnd some
hanafi!s dropped to encourage her in
her work
There is work to do, but who WI DO
lit?
II is not forming resolutions, joining
societies, or making great ado; but II
is putting your shoulders to the wheel,
yourself
Let every man begin at home. build
against his own dwelling. and live in in
dependence.
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The BEST MARKET FOR CoRN.-As q
general rule the best market for corn is
undoubtedly iD the stall and pig-sty.
Yet there are exceptional cases when
grain may be sold with advantage. But
when it is best to sell it, and when to fecd
it on the farm depends on ,.s.,1 price oflhe
grain, the price OF meat, butter, cheese
or wool the value of manure on each par
ticuar farm. and on what it would cost
To buy the manure. In the case Of pigs
seven bushels of corn, fed properly will
give, on an average one hundred pounds
Of increase in the i've weight. The ma
nure from the corn is worth twenty cents
for each of the seven bushels. When,
therefore, the ordinary pigs arc worth
seven cents pound or over, live weight
it is clearly better even at this price for
the pork, to feed our corn to pigs than
to sell il at seventy cents per bushel.
Finally, it is true that none Of the other
domestic animals will gain as fast in pro
portion to food consumed as well bred
pig
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My MorHrR KNOWS BEsr.-A party
of little girls stood talking beneath my
window. Some nice plan was on foot
they were going into the woods and they
meant to make oak leaf trimming, and
pick berries, and carry luncheon.
'Now,' said they to one of their NUM-
ber, ELLEN, run homo, and ask your
mother if you may 60. Tell her We are
all going and you must 60 also" Ellen.
pretty little girl ina green cape bonnet.
skipped across the way. and went homo
into house opposite. She was gous
some time. The little girl waited for her
very impatieatly At length the door
opened and Ellen came down the steps.
She did not serm to be in hurry to join
her companions, and they cried OUT iou
You have got leave?' "Arc you com
ingi'
Ellen shook her head, and sail tfa. her
mother would not let her GO
"Oh! % cried the girls; sit is to bad"'
mot go = Il is really unkihd in your
mother Nv hat a shamef'' II would
make her let you II would go whe,h.
er or no =
"My mother knows best" was El.en's
answer, snd it was beautisul one. Her
lip qnivered little, for supposed she
wished to go, and was much disappointed
not to get leave but she did not get an
CRY or pout, her voise was very gentle.
but very firm, when she saed. "My
mother knows best.
There are a great many occasions . hen
mothers do not see dt to give their child.
rem leave to go where, and to do what
they wish. and how are they rebellious
and pouting, and angry in consequence
of ity
But Is this the way in which children
should receive their mothers ordere :
No? 1t is not pleasing God. The right
way is pleasing to God. The right way
is cheerful obedience to your mothers
decision Trust her, and smooth down
your ruftled feelings by the sweet and
beautiful thought that "AotAer kao,rs
best 1t will save you many tears and
much sorrow. 1t is the gratitude you
owe to her who has done and suffered 50
much for you
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Some one objects to the price paid in
Georgia for picking cotton. The price
rs forty cents with rstions-and we ven-
ture to say to the person who objects.
that he is neither grower or picker Of
cotton There is no reason why Arkan-
sas and Mississippi should pay more .haa
htty cents, at the present price of cotton.
= Memphis Avalanche,
He was carving dinner, and thought
he must say something to the aesthetic
looking angel on his right.
f" How do Sou like Beethoven n lie
said at venture,
"Well cooked. said she, Interested in
the business at hand.
Thus does casual remark often awake
unexpected harmonies.
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POE T r Y.
Widder Green's Last Words,

" I'm goin' to die, say the Widder Green.
" l IN goin' to quit this airth's scene;
It ain tho place for me to stay
In such Il world as this, day.
Such ways and works is too much for me.
Nobody can't let pobody be.
The girls are nouuced from top to toe,
An that's the hull of what they know;
The mon is mad on bonds and stocks,
swearin', and shootin' and pickin' locks;
I'm real afraid III he banged myself.
Ef amt laid on my final shelf.
There amt creetur but knows day
! never was lunatic. any way,
But since crazy folks all go free,
IN ~.eadful afraid they Il hang up me!
mere "no.''"- matter that's pesky hard
can golnto u nets-horis ward
To say How you be-? or larrv
But what the paper'll hays II in
We're pleased to say that My,de, eraon
TOOK dinner Tuesday with Mts. Eana,
Or Our worthy friend Miss Green ms rv,v
Down 20 Barkhamsted, to see hs son.
Great Jerusalsml can't stir
Without raisin' some feller's fur
There amt no prvacy--so to sat.
No more than If this was tho Judment Day.
And as for meetn'-i want to swar
Whenever | put my head in ther.--
Why, even old Hundreds spiledand done,
Like everything else under the sm.
1t used to be so solemn and SLOW
Praise to the Lord from men bebw-
Now it goes. like a galloping steq.
High diddle. didile! there and hire.
No respect to the Lord above,
No more n of he was hand and cove
with all the creeturs he ever made,
And all the jigs that ever was pl.yed.
Preechin' too--but here I'm dumb,
But tell you what! | like it SOM
IF good old Parson, Nathan String,
Out o his grave wauld como along
And give us strrin taste of fir
Judgment and justice is my desre
'Taint all love and sickish sweet
That maket this world or t'etheicomplete.
But law! I'm old? I'd better b dead.
When the worlds a turnin oyermy head;
Srorit's talkin' like tarnal fools.
Bibles Kicked out of deestrct schools,
Crazy creeturs murdern' rounG-
Honest folk better be under ground.
So fare ye-well this airthly sce,e
Won't no more be pestered by tn. Wilder Green
--Wmstead Conn., Aerald
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An old gentleman, whose nose was not
only very large. but very highly colored,
was ked by George lV. how much il
had taken to paint it. Sire" was his
reply, " ! cannot tell you, for it is not
finished yet"
The first bale of cotton received in the
St. Louis market from Fort Worth, was
sold o the 7th AT the Cotton Exchange
AZ 203c per pound, to Norvell Il Co.
The Van Buren press., 1876-09-12

THE WORDS OF FREEDOM Not long
since. says the San Antonio Herald, .
dark, mahogany colored female obtain.
ed position in San Antonio family as
a cook. A few days after she met an &C.
quaintance, who inquired how she liked
her new place.
" lse gwins to leah en-" was the an.
swcr
Doy buses you, does dey r
"Dretiul. Wuss dan foah de 'bellion.
Dey locks up all dc pervisions, and asks
ioah de change from de market money" "
"Why, dat's no better dan stealth r'
was the indignant answer.
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Shamrock Grange No, IA.

Shamrock Grange No, "A.
7. G. Oliver, Master,
Leonidas Neal. Overseer,
-. Little. Lecturer.
James l. Shoemaker, Steward,
Samuel Ilil,, Asst Steward,
5. X. Cox, Chaplain.
ii. B Hale Treasurer,
Mrs. Narcissa shoemaker, Secretary,
J, n Hill Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Serena Neal Ceres.
Eliza Y Shoemaker. Pomona,
Rutha Hale. Flora.
Judia London, StewardPss.
Meetings Saturday morning 9 o'clock, after
the full moon of each month. Changers il
good standing are invited to meet with US.
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Alma Grange, No. 20,

Alma Grange, No. 20.
NJ. F. LOCKE. Master,
A. j. Steward. Overseer,
+. l.. Seward. Lecturer,
j. E. Smith, Steward.
w. K. Boiling. Assistant Steward
A b. Dobbs, Chaplain.
7. w. Boiling, Treasurer,
A. B. Howell. Secretary.
L. I. Byars Gate Keeper.
Mrs. n. 4 Locke. Ceres,
Mrs. i p. Renfroe, Pomona
Mrs. NJ. a, Pride. Flora.
Mrs. NJ. a. Smith, Stewardess.
Prairie Grove Grange. No. 17S.
NJ. BRopIE. Master.
VIM T. Morgan, Overseer."
A. u. Huekelberry. Lecturer,
William Shields. Steward,
j, ID. Parker. Asst. Steward,s
Joseph Winters, Chaplain.
John b. kibleI. Treasurer,
l.. +, Bryan. Secretary.
John kibler Gate Keeper,
Mrs. A J. Winters. Ceres,
D. G.. Kibler. Flora.
Miss Alice Ram 5den Pomona,
Kate shields, Stewardess.
Regular meeting saturday before the thirf
Sunday in each month. All Gran gers in gooc
standing are respectfully invitedto meet will
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BE honest and you will be poor
BE virtuos and you will be suspected.
BE prosperous and you will have friends,
BE unfortunate and you will have en-.
emes
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Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.

Saran OfONe uTdHSe, NJ. VI.
J. S. DANIEL, Master,
/ w MatIoek n.'~.rcer,
A C.-,.-.-. lecturer,
~: Sagely, ST. ward,
NJ. +. henderson. Assistant Steward,
W. I. Parsley. Chaplain,
j. Whitehead Treasurer,
b. +. Massey, Secretary,
W. A. Kelley. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. G. NJ. Daniel. Ceres.
M. +. Gooding. Pomona,
NJ, Bowin, Flora.
4" NJ. johnson. Lady Asst. Steward.
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Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.
New Hope Grange, No. GIG.

HENRY RFMY. Master,
J. c. Wright, 0verseer.
j. W. Hatfield. Lecturer,
j. Il. Hatfield. Steward,
Boaz Adov. Chaplin,
John Hatfield. Treasurer.
John Johnston. Secretary,
AN Couch. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. NJ. f. Hatfield. Ceres,
Mrs. baviua Wagnor, Pomona,
Miss Cordela GilStfap, Flora.
Miss L. J. Johnston, Asst Stcwardess,
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w atch- Maker.
Monopoly Played Ont and High
Prices Gone Under

VNUE Undersigned. old and reliable Watch
l. Maker. has located in Van Buren,. Main
sttcet. opposite the Court House. All work
in that line promptly attended to. at st. Louis
prices, and satisfaction guaranteed, in every
particular ...-
feb l5yl A. b. STEWART.
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JOHN lNCRAM,
Real Estate Agent, Conveyancer
and Notary Public,l
LITTLE Rock, ARKANSAS,

WILL buy and soil lands, take derositionS nay
w taxes secure donations, pre-emptlons, nome
steads and furnish township pats showing Al lands
subject to donation, sale and presumption IN every
township and county in the State, investigate titles
and abstracts furnished. have superior iaHtitieg
I,f furnishing information from all Departments OF
the sta 'tGovernmuut,
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Oranges in Crawford County
Crawford Grange.

JAMES SANGSTER, Master.
j. = TURNER, Overseer,
A. j. FOSTER. Lecturer,
). &. CorrRELL. Steward,
w. A. b DAVENPORT. Assistant Steward
II. Y Brook, Chaplain.
PEARSON MAYFIELD. Treasurer,
Mrs L. ii. LOVE. secretary.
}. Nj. DEAN. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. JULIA FOSTER. Ceres,
Mrs. MARGARET VINsANT. Pomona,
Mrs Z. Nj. HOLMAN, Flora,
Miss HAzELTINE Massey. l.. A. Stew'd.
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I. O..O..F.
Van Buren, Encampme1t.

meets on the Second and Fourth Thursday of
ach month, at Odd Fellows Hail. Van Barren.
Oficer.-A. j. WARD, c. P, J. c. kGSNEpy,
T., CHARLES MILLER, Treas.
, osrch 9,ls74 j. A. LoCKH 4. Scribe.
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Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.

z. HOPPER. Master.
W. ). BAILEY. Overseer.
W. j. REMY. Lecturer.
b l. i,vi,t.
j. GOODMAN. Assistant Steward.
JosEpH SCOTT. Chaplin.
T. W. MARLER, Treasurer.
WILLIAM WILKERsoN. Secretary.
ELI MORGAN. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. Il. a. QUEsENBERY. Ceres.
Mrs. FREDoNIA SCOTT, Pomona.
Mrs. MARY BENNETT, Flora.
Miss JOSIE WIGLEY, Asst. Stewardess.
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RATER NAL.
oval Arch Mason -.

Y,IIE regular Convocatons of VAN BuREN CHAPTER
| No. 3, X. A. NJ, are held at Masonic Hall, on
Monday Evening after Saturday on or before the full
moon. Visiting Companions in good standing are
!. O KENNEDY, II, p.
W H. A. SHtBLEY Secretary, cltf
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Arizona Grange, No. so.

e. G. HOLLAND, Master,
&. W. Meeks, Overseer,
Walter Fine, Lecturer,
". NJ Wicket. Steward.
w. NJ. Walker. Assistant Steward,
II. ., Kelley. Chaplain,
C.. B. Roe, Treasurer,
IL. Narue. Secretary,
W. NJ. Narhle. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Cancttc Hanin, Ceres,
Miss Sarah Mekibben. Pomona,
Mrs. Catherine Walker. Flora,
Mrs. Martha Gilmore, Lady Asst. Steward
Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.
T. j. STEWARD. Master,
W p Iaden. Overseer,
II. Snow. Lecturer,
James tilbn, secretary.
A. Howell, Assistant steward,
j. Is. Hill, Chaplin,
John Spirr, Treasurer,
:. ID. Mcclure. Secretary.
William Ashell. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. II. NJ. Steward, Ceres,
Mrs f. +. Bragg. Pomona,
Miss +. +. Spler. Flora.
Mrs NJ Bullock. Lady Assistant Steward
Regular meeting first Saturday after IL
moon.
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Lafayette Grange, No. 40.

Lafayette Grange, No. 40.
RICHARD HILL. Master,
Thomas N Ingram Overseer,
Elisha Dean. Lecturer.
James T Jones. Steward.
Leondus NJ. Hill. Assistant Steward,
W. &. Meadors, Chaplain,
Columbus G. Adams. Treasurer,
W. T. Dean. Gate Keeper,
William a. Arnold, Secretary,
Mrs Mary E. Hin. Ceres
Mrs Caroline Dean. Pomona,
Mrs Caroline Love. Flora,
Mrs. e. V. Meadors. Stewardess.
Regular meetings every Saturday, before
the first Sabbath in each MONTH at the resi-
dence of elisha Dean. st O'Clock. p. m, and
we earnestly invite members in good stand
ny of other Oranges TO meet with us,
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Van Buren, Grange, No. 3S.

Van Buren, Grange, No. 3S.
DANIEL MICHAEL, Master,
NJ. c. Lemi"y, Uverseer,
p. II. Hoyl. Lecturer,
NJ. L. West, Steward.
Michael t'urie, Assistant Steward,
Samuel McCurdy. Chaplain,
Alfred Tool. Treasurer,
Henry Shibley. Secretary,
william Hurst. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Belinda Tool. Ceres.
Mrs. Phebe Brunk. Pomona,
Miss Mary Shoop. Flora.
Mrs S. A. Furie. Lady Asst. Steward.
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EE Subscribe for the Press.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18
Dr.. POstes.'s Ftssses'al.

The funeral of the late DR.. Robert R.
Porter, took place from his late residence,
No. IA French street. 1t was very largely
attended, there being present most OF the
prominent citizens Of the city, including the
leading merchants, doctors and lawyers.
Rev. Lafayette Marks, of the Hanover
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. DR.. Frost,
of Trinity Chapel, offlciated in the services.
The remains we're placed in handsome
coffin, covered with black cloth, and orna-
mented with silver.
On the lid was tho following inscription,
engraved upon silver plate: "Robert R.
Porter, born December 2S, 1911; died April
II, 1875. ,ta.
br. Frost made short address at the
house, after which the funeral cortege, con-
sisting of . lengthy train Of carriages, pro-
ceedsd to the Brandywine cemetery, where
the cofia was deposited In tomb. Doctors
Bush, Ogle, Kane, Draper, Grimshsw,
Wales, n. Banning, and Edward Belts,
acted % pail bearers.
The Episcopal services were read At the
grave BY Rev. DR.. Frost.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18
The Moot Court.

The following case will come up this eve
ming 1T the Moot Court, Coran, Judge
H0fecker.
State ys. Samson Peel. The defendant
was tried upon an indictment for murder
for killing Thos. Stone with an axe. The
defense was insanity of the kind called dip
somania.
At the close of the case on the part ofthe
State, the defendant proceeded te examine
witnesses in support of his defense, and
called several witnesses not experts, who
had been for some time personally ac-
quainted with the prisoner and previously
to the murder, and had observed his ap
pearanee, acts and conduct, from time to
time, in and about his ordinary affairs; and
these facts and circumstances the witnesses
were allowed to state. ~.
When the question was asked of the wit
ness, further, what was his opinion or be-
lief as to the sanity ef the prisoner at the
date Of the homicide, counsel for the State
objected; not being called as an expert,
could not state his opinions or beliefs, and
that the jury were to be left to draw such
inferences from these facts and circum-
stances stated as to bis sanity as they
might think proper. The court sustained
the objection and defendant excepted.
The Jury found the defendant guilty
and he now moves for new trial.
J.E. Smith for plaintiff in error. H.
Sharpley and E. H. Chandler for defe nd
ant in error.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18
ONE CENT.
OsSr Missj0tss4e Poster.

L::F.. Adair, Fourth. and King streets,
M. Danahee is selling shoes cheaper than
can be bought in this city. .7>s@
The editor of the Buffalo Loader vas at.
tackled on Sunday, and 'shte Abfm. was
struck three times with IN iron mallet."
But 1t doesn't seem to have hurt the man
at ell, although there was ! successful
chase.-Mw York Graphic, D.
Health Notes = Statistics prove that
twenty-five per cent. Of the deaths in our
larger cities are caused by consumption,
and when we reflect that this terrible dis
ease In It's earlier stage will readily yield to
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup (eo1ting
25 cents,) shall we condemn the sufferers
for their negligence, or pity them for their
ignorance
"My boy, tell us what you know about
rattan" said the Committeeman. 'Tt is
sometimes called the 'Calamus Rottang;;'
comes from Penang, Samarang and Padang,
apd ia used by the master in this school, too
dang often" tHE Gs {tW44A
Knapp's patent spring roller shades, all
hung for S1.75 each at McBrides, No. 72S
Market street. ,r'DT AZ
A pious father entered saloon with
horsewhip one night last week, and found
his SON playing euchre.. He tanned the
young mans Jacket and sent him homo,
and then sat down and finished the game
himself. ,,..t.;s,r..t,
Fashionable spring clothing at DeWolfs,
$40 Market street.
The spirits materialized George Wash
ington at seance In Indiana the other day,
and when one of the spectators asked him
whether he was really the great hatcheter,
onr first President replied, ''Dot ish der kind
of Hans ich am" .a u, mrsgi
Books, stationery, magazines and daily
and weekly papers at Ryan's Centennial
News Office, COS Market street. Anything
in his line, if not in stock, will be procured
at the shortest notice. ..,.I,,,
Mary-1 say, Mrs. Mccarthy, this 'ere's
very bad cabbage Mrs. M.-s'Shure,
now, and is 1t, honey Then pick another.
Bless yer, young cabbages is like sweet
hearts, you must thry halEa-dozen fore ye
| getsa good war" Fun. 7.t '-tE@-
The cheapest Shoe Store in the city, is
at Seventh and Poplar, NJ. Danahee. II
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18

The interest OF the spectators, OF course,
was centered upon the play Of the Quick
steps, every one being anxious to draw
comparison between the new club and the
old Quickstep nine. The absence OF Arun-
dell, the regular pitcher and Reynolds
detracted somewhat from the interest Of
the spectators, and the fact that this was
the first time that the nine have played to-
gether, did not permit Of any fair judgment
being formed.
Mcclure, the change pitcher, who did all
the work of that position, during the game
is an excellent and swift pitcher, with .
quicker delivery than La1terty, but he did
not prove yesterday that he could send
swifter bali to the bat than "Flipp."
Anderson, who caught, seems to be .
clear headed, easy catcher. and good
thrower, but had some bad passed balls,
which were very excusable. and there can
be no doubt of his qualifications for the
position. The other players had scarcely .
fair opportunity to exhibit their weak
or strong points, but their general play
showed that they understand their busi-
ness.
It is the general impression that the nine
will prove q very strong one, although
there are few who are not of that opinion,
but we think that fair judgment will DE-
eide in favor of the nine, although there
was really little opportunity considering
that it was the first game, and the con-
dition of the players to come to any de-
cieion.
There will be another exhibition game
on Thursday, and on Friday the Philadel-
phia's will come down and play the "Pro-
fessionals." ,......
THE QUIcKsTEP AMATEU RS.
The Quiekstep Amateur Base Ball Club
will play their opening game, on Thursday
the 10th Of April, on the new ground with
the Keystone Club of Philadelphia. The
best arrangements have been made for the
occasion.
The game will be an interesting one, and
will not fail to draw large crowd.
The Amateur Association last night, com.
p]eted its arrangement for the season, snd
announce the following nine for the season
F. Laferty, Captain, p.
Tally, catcher.
H. Riffert, SIS.
A. Geary, LIST b.
j. Mmmons. I'd b.
A. j. Bischal, Sd b. a
J. Evans, If.
H. Kelly, CT.
j. Stock, r.f.
Evans, change pitcher; Ridert, chang'
catcher.
This will be the nine which will play OF
Thursday.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18
Dover DOissQs.

DOVER, April II, 1873.
Every thing is rather dull here, but little
of anything going on, business Is very nat.
Special Easter services were held yester-
day in Christ Church, Protestant Episcepal
and Holy Cross Church, Roman Catholic:
Both churches were handsomely decorated
with flowers, emblems. &c. Neither the
Methodist, Baptist Or Presbyterian denomt-
nations held any special services on the
occasion, and never do here, for what rea-
son no one knows.
The Dover Cornet Band is making pre-
paratiops to get an uniform. The band is
in the most prosperous condition It ever has
been in, having lately secured valuable ad-
ditiens to their number.
Alderman Wright, this morning, com.
mitted Robert Dorsey to jail on charge Of
larceny of quantity of boards and other
lumber from r. A. Williams.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-18
Tho Fish a,.d wshe,ssslas 81. Mtchasl'.

1y10 ES0H ana HtSnOsSSSkUt Gss AsC"sS0s ..
Fish at St. Michaels, Maryland, for the
past week have been more plentiful than at
any former time during the season. Large
fat shad are selling as high as fifty cents
per pair. The fisheries along the Choptank
river are less frequented by fish than any
previous season, but great numbers Of shsd
and herring have been taken from rivers
farther up the bay. On last Monday the
steamer George Law carried to Baltimore
1000 fish, and the Steamer Trumpeter 5000
,sbad, besides large quantities of other fish.
This is the lagest amount Of ash ever taken
to Baltimore from this place before in any
one time.
The CentreviNe Observer says: That
fisherman named Ambrose, caught q
Cherry Walk, near Queenstown, on Thurs,
day last, overs 900 shsd in four hauls. He
took in 905 at the first haul and over l, 100
the second This is the tallest shad catch
ing we have heard of this season. The
same man caught 1,O74 shad at one haul
on Saturday night.