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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-04-25

Coon DREAMERs.-In the second paper
on ''The Romance of tho Hudson" in Ear-
pey's Mugazine for May, we find it stated that
curntc by the name of Cunningham had
vision Of tho capture of Major Andre, the
Revolutionary Spy, in the year 1774, six years
previous to the occurrence. The Martins
burg Statesman is authority for the statement
that Mr. Cunningham, of Berkeley county,
was forewarned in dream of the recent APP
palling accident at Narrow Passage Bridge.
The Cunninghams are remarkable dreamers,
surely.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-04-25

UNITED STATES CouRr-In the U. s.
District Court, at Wheeling, Judge jackson,
on the 18th instant, in the case of Thomas
Osborne and others as. Thomas Licklider, in
bankruptcy, it was ordered that Lickidor ap-
pear before j. B. Jackson, Esq. June 8,
1876, to show cause why the prayer of the
amended petition should not be granted
why he should not be declared bankrupt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-04-25

T HAVE 10 OF moro Acres of VERY HEAVYEJ
1 TIMBER which consists of fine laTgeSSS
White Oaks, Black OakS-suitable for Shin
GIes-and Hickory, which 1 Will dispose of at
Private Sale giving reasonable time to remove
Same, and will engage to haul for the purchaser.
April II lS76-tf. THOMAS HITE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-04-25

EN Dennis NJ. Matthews, of Baltimore
county, Md, formerly member of the Mary
land Legislature, has been appointed an aide
de>camp on Governor Carroll's staff, with the
rank of colonel Mr.. Matthews is son-in>
law of Andrew Aldridge, Esq, of this county.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
The Ne,C Castle ElectjOn.

A correspondent reviews the result - fol.
lows:
OF course there are those who criticise
the result-irst, because Republicans were
elected; and, secondly, because q man who
is ineligible on account of short residence
two years being required-is elected. 1t
has been remarked, however, that these
objections come chiefly from those who
either formed or supported q ticket, made
in secret, last year, upon which were t'co
Republicans and two persons who were in
eligible for the same reason that Mr..
Hoopes is. Mr.. Vollum, a scjourner, who,
being discharged from his clerkship with
the Fosters soon after the election, imme-
dlately left the State, was both Republi-
can (having been member of the conven.
tion that nominated DR.. Jump)and ineligi-
BILE; yet he participated with Democrats in
the private meeting that nominated himself
and another Republican for Council. And
Mr.. Holcomb, who was elected, Is not now,
at the expiration of his term, eligible under
the charter, for he has lived in the city only
since, But IN fact thsrs IL not q man IN New
Castle eligible to Office under the charter.
1t is only q little over year since the Leg
islature passed the charter, and no man has
resided in the citV of New Castle t'co years.
The precedent Of making our municipal
elections non-partisan was made by the
" leaders" of both parties last year. If is
wrong, who is to bames
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
AMUYEMENTS.
Georgia Mtssstrels.

On Monday evening, this celebrated
troupe Of negro minstrels will appear in
the Grand Opera House, and give one of
their excellent performances, which, If any
thing like that previously given by them,
will certainly be worthy of a visit from all.
Their programmes are always selected
with care, and acted with faithfulness
that is at once true to that which it is CIV
en- to represent.
Around the World IN so Days.
On nexS Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings this wonderful dramatic event will be
presented to the people of Wilmington in
the Grand Opera House, with all the mag
niacent scenery and brilliant acting that
has characterized its presentation upon
both hemispheres as something SO far supe-
rior to the usual run of theatricals as to
command extraordinary attention. In
Philadelphia, 1t was presented daily, to
crowded houses, at the Walnut Street The
atre, for over two months, with a grand
success. In New York it had longer and
more successful career than even in Phila-
delphia. In London it created terrible
furore and, being translated into French,
set Paris fairly wild. IL has been produced
in all the principal cities Of this country,
and now that 1t 10 coming to Wilmington,
there is no doubt but what our people will
give it fitting reception. The diagram 10
now open at Messrs Boughman, Thomas u
Co.'s, where seats may be obtained.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
Today,

To-day wo display to the public large
and beautiful collection of hne and
medium grade clothing, which We posi-
lively claim to excel any stock in the city
in point of workmanship, fit, durability,
or lowness of prices. Our establishment is
known to do nothing unfair In any case,
which has gained for US so much custom
that we must truthfully confess our bust
ness is large, which always gives the Gus
toner the advantage Of buying fresh goods.
1t is always understood without any distinct
agreement that If articles fail to please they
can at any time be returned. Polite atten-
tion given to everybody. L. E. Waterman,
N, w, corner Fifth and Market Streets
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
6eSse,l<yC(eS.

Last evening Mr.. Hanna, of tho Washing
ton Fire Company, who had just been
elected Chief Engineer of the Department
by Council, was sereDaded by friends, to
which he flllingly responded.
A party of the friends of Mr.. Mark ed
rick, who on Thursday was married to one
of Wilmington's fair daughters, serenaded
him at his residence on Filth street, above
Adams.
A few minutes previous to the above
Fifth street, above Washington, was made
hideous by strains from the jaws of an i'm
provised horse-hddle, accompanied by .
chorus Of sleigh bells, horns and triangles.
During the evening several other occur
rences Of like nature transpired.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
NEWPORT NEWS.

n Massmis He'll to b Ersctsd-Ths TosUs
Election last Satwrdav-Ns,S Black.
smith Shop. ......
From our Special Correspondent.]
NEWPORT, Del, April "A.
We think this town is improving as fast
a. any in the State. In the last four years,
since the erection of Marshall & Co.'S. roll
ling mill, . great many new buildings have
been erected. The Episcopalians have I'm
ished handsome little chapel, and the
spirit of improvement seems to be in the as
csndancy. EE
The town election WAS held on Saturday
last, and resulted in the choice of the fol-
lowing officers, who will be recognized %
wide-awake, thoroughgoiug business mon,
and who will always keep the interests Of
the town in view:
Alderman-Joseph Killgore.
Assessor-Dr. Alex. Irons.
Treasurer-S. w. johnson.
mmissioners-Joseph W. H. Watson,
Lewis Weldent j. w. Bnitcher, John A.
Creuston, Thos. j. Hanna. The last named
gentleman was elected in place of R0bt. @.
Justis. sEA 's Hss
Armstrong Lodge, A. Y. M, Of this
place, has since its organization bsen
meeting in the top story of the old stone
house near the Christiana bridge, but the
members have awakened to the necessity of
procuring hall larger and more. convent
emily located. They have accordingly been
collecting subscriptions for the purpose of
erecting building that will be an orna-
ment to the town. Thus far they have
over S45O0 subscribed, aud expect before
long to have enough to commence opera
tiOns.
Mr.. John Simpson, Jr., has opened new
blacksmith shop in our midst, and we are
pleased to soc that he is literally patron
lied. -
The MORNING HERALD is always vel
come here, and has quite large circula-
ton. The people buy It because they are
enabled to get all the telegrapic news of
the dailies Of the larger cities, for the low
price of one cent, and 1t comes three hours
before them. ..r Up" 4n.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

ri oTEL At AUCTION. Mil be sold at
Pabl,o ale g ths a AqStson ~ RGcm Snnrt% Sf
oses otcSss On ne ARgl & S %os e.
and l6 East Second ST. cot. between Market
and King streets, Wilmington, Delaware.
Lot, Gxl6o feet. ~ ''77Ers5
II ID one Of the best stands, for any kind OF
% 81 .7co. cash: balance @ can rel remain on the BRO.
perty for number Of years. ..l-l-
ap1l-l4t JOHN LEONARD.
L. w. 6TIDHAM & Son, Auctioners.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

ignation, which on motion Of Mr.. Mc1ntire
was accepted. ~ .,....-
Mr.. Paynter nominated Mr.. Isaac G.
Pyle, to Ill the vacancy, who was elected
BY the following vote: Pyle, II; Blank, z
Messrs. Payntsr. Febiger, and, Taylor
were constituted committee to examine
into Mr.. Pyle's eligibility to the Office OF
councilman. The committee reported that
Mr.. Pyle was eligible, and he was sworn in
by the Mayor, and took bis seat.
An order for 800 50 was ordered to be
drawn In favor of James P. Hays, late
member of Council, for services as council
man, chairman Of the Finance Committee
and Water, Committee.
Mr.. Mc1ntire presented series of ordi-
nanees - follows, which were Oh motion
read twice. For the appointment Of a
clerk Of the Registry Bureau, who shall be
elected by Council on its first meeting in
May, and removed by resolution of Council
for neglect of duty or other sufficient
cause; for the appointment Of . clerk in
tho Office of the City Auditor with the
same provisions as the preceding ordi-
An ordinance to amend the ordinance for
tho appointment of an accountant, chang
ing his salary; an ordinance amending the
ordinance for the Organization Of the
Water Department, changing the salary Of
ing the ordinance defining the salaries Of
the city officers, equalizing them.
An ordinance to amend the ordinance
concernihg the markets, changing tho salsty
of the clerk of the market. F. 49, ,cr
n. <L>A h. ahSnrk ~
these ordinances was to equalize salaries Of
clerks and to increase the salaries Of the
auditor and clerk of the market, and the
Chief Engineer of the Water Department
He slated that thessordtnances, If adopted,
would not entail any additional expense on
the city, probably would cut down the pre-
sent amount paid, and moved that fifty
copies of each ordinance be printed, but
upon objection withdrew the motion a'I
The Street Committee reported in favor
of granting the contract for city hauling to
r. d. Cook at Is cents per foot. Adopted
The same committee reported IN favor Ot
paving Delaware avenue from Clayton tc
Union street, north side, and the south sidt
guttered from Clayton to Union street, bu
adversely to the paving Of the bed Of thu
street. ,a ..,.....t,,. ',..s .,.i
Mr.. Farrell moved that the bed of the
avenue be also paved; which was lost.
The report OF the committee was then
adopted. ....o
On motion Of Mr.. McNepamiu, Counci
adjourned to meet ct half-past ten O'Clock
on Monday, at the Office of the Chief Engi
neer Of the Engineers Department, to ex
anime plots Of certain goods and other docu
ments relating to city work. .t
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
A Peni,ssula., Relic IN Ba'tS''ors.

An interesting relic from Talbot county,
Maryland, has turned up in Baltimore. II
10 in the family of Mr.. Albert Bruscup, and
ia in the shae of a gourd, which was raised
in 17l4 by Mr.. John Emmerson, at that
time resident OF Talbot county, ana mas
since then been transmitted through sue
cessive generations Of his own family Inc
gourd is carved, and is now highly colorea
with age,
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

CPIRITUALIsM.-GO CONSULT LADY
y Florence, the Wonderful Seer and
Clairvoyant, the seventh daughter Of the
seventh daughter. She can be consulted at
the lafayette Hotel. corner Of Ninth and
Shipley streets, a short time only.
Gives advice on all bu siness matters.
Tells of lost and stolen property. Tells Of
IL. Marry. Fec, 81. All letters answered
pl omptly by enclosing 81 and stamp.
Hours from ' q. m. to 10 p. m. apl6-lm
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
OBITUARY..
Dr.. Il. R, Porter.

Yesterday morning, shortly after eleven
o'clock, DR.. Robert r. Porter, was stricken
down by apoplexy, at hiS reeidence on
French street above Seventh, and died ih I
very few minutes. The Doctor was as well
as usual early In the morning, but COM
planned Of being sick after somewhat late
breakfast, and had lain himself down for Z
few moments, when the attack came on.
Two fellow physicians, Drs. Kane and
Draper, were called in, but he only lived I
few seconds after their arrival. This de-
ceased was out on Thursday, looking quits
we'll, which made his sudden death al tho
more surprising to all of his scquaintances,
the runner of the fact not being credited for
q long time. DR.. Porter was 1 native Of
this city, having been born here In Septem.
ber, 1911, and At the time of his death was
nearly sixty-fvs yesrs old. His ancestry
dates back to IN early period IN the history
of this State, aud 1t 70 pretty certain that
Peter Brunborg, an old Swedish settler, was
bis grandfather, daughter Of Brupborg
having been married to Rdbett Porter, tho
father of the subject 1f THE skstch, who
was ct one tithe the editor of the Dslassars
State Journal, some few months since dis
continued. ill.,. ,,.,.,.
Dr.. Porter was educated at one Of our
northern classical institutions, and went
to study medicine, at tho Jefferson Medical
College, and graduated with an excellent
record, st twenty three. For some time he
one titie physician in the Friends Insane
Asylum at Frankfort, Pennsylvania. Three
years after having graduated, when be
was twenty-six years Of age, he came to
this city, and opened an office, AMI re-
mained up to the time Of his death one Of
the most prominent physicians in the city.
For some years he had retired from prac
ticing, and has been IN feeble health. His
practice was q lucrative one, and he has
always stood high in the estimatioa Of the
profession. He was elected President Of the
State Medical Society upon more than one
occasion, and has represented that society
In the National Medical Association, and
was, we believe, at one time Ito Vics-Presi
dent.
pr. Porter has not been very active in
politics, although he WAS . member of the
Council ~ tie time J. Norton Pool was in
that body. He was reelected to Council
at the expiration Of his first term, but
did not, we believe, serve any longer.
He married daughter of the late Judge
Hall thirty years ago, and had five
children, all of whom are yet alive.
He WAS an active member of the His
toricsl Society, snd was Presbyterian.
The Doctor was universally respected
throughout the city, and his sudden death
will cause universal regret. The funeral
will take place on Monday merning at
half-past ten O'Clock, Of which due an.
nouncement will be made. I
The members of the Historical Society
are requested to meet at their rooms this
afternoon. !4.n
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
Gtste Nchosl superintendent.

Governor Cochran has re-appointed the
present incumbent, Mr.. Groves, of Smyrna,
to the position OF State Superintendent Of
Public Schools. Mr.. Groves has made an
excellent officer, and hts re-appointment
will give great satisfaction. aE
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

One of the cara of the City Passenger
Railway ran off the track yesterday morn.
ing, In The neighborhood Of Broome street,
causing slight detention.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

The Bible class, under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, will
hold its third meeting this evening At their
rooms. The Lesson will be conducted by
Rev. F, M. Eastwood.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
The OS.DJb0SsSS Ball.

Every arrsngenent having been mad:
charity ball next Monday night, there is no
concert will be given at eight O'Clock, and
by Rtchie's full orchestra.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
REGISTERS ORDER.
ID EGIsTER's ORDER.
REa1srER's OFTIcB.

New Castle County, March q, 1875.
Upon the application of Levi A. BertO.
le; To, Administrator o. Dillon Hutchinson,
late OF Wilmington Hundred in the said
County, deceased; tits ordered and direct-
ed by the Register that the Administra.
tor Aforesaid give notice of the granting Of
Letters OF Administratien upon the estate
Of the deceased, with the date Of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be
such LISTERS, In six Of the most public places
Of the County of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demar- -ds against the Es.
Of Assembly In such case made and pro.
vidsd. And also cause the same 10 be in
serted within the same period in the
MORNING HERALD, 9 newspaper pnblished
IN Wilmington, and to be continued there
In three weeks, lE. o. D..
Given under the hand and seal OF ONCE
Of Register aforesaid, at New Osstle, in
q d S. g. BIGGs. Register.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15
l0TICEI

An persons having CLAIMS against the
Estate 81 the deceased must present the
eems, dulv attested, to the Administrator
on or before March 2lst, l877. or. abide the
Act q Assembly in such case made and
provided. ..fT ITI7I
-ea - B LEVI A. BERTOLITTE, ~
Administrator.
Address, Wilmington, Del
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

At st. Peters Catholic Church, corner Of
Sixth and West streets, the sermon will be
conducted by Bishop Becker, Celebrant, as
sisted by Rev. Father McGrane as Deacon,
and Geo. Bradford as sub-deacOn; Rev. J..
A. Lyons, master of ceremonies.
The following is the mornings pro-
grain me: Sermon by the Bishop, Farmen's
Mass in ''B" fat, Kyrie, by Miss Mary
Monaghan; Solos In the Gloriae and Crsdo
by Miss McGee; solos in the Sanclus, and
Agnus Del, Miss Crumlish.
Duette In Agnus Del, Miss Mary Ryan
and Agnus Monagan; tenor, basses, N.
Gibbon and Henry Muller, Offsrtory "Rs-
gina Corli" by Rosewig.
The evenings services will consist Of
Solemn Pontifcal vespers at half-past
seven. Chant Psalms Magnificent" by
Sanbrellotee Benediction, 20 Salutarius," +"
by Dos Santos, Tantine Ergo, by Rossi. .
1 The exercises In the other Catholic and
Episcopal churches will somewhat resem-
bic these at St. Peters and Trinity Chapel,
although the music will not be so elaborate.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

the council, to do that which was ec0nomi-
cal and Just. He had erred, perhaps, but
If he had, It had been unintentional. He
had tried to do right, as far as he knew.
The Democratic psrty had come into
power on the issue ofeconemy, but sufi-
cient vote had been gathered from both
sides of this chamber to defeat every meas
ure of ofeconomy. y
When the party came in power, there was
floating debt of something over 412, ,00O.
There had since been collected $159, sos "A,
and notes discounted for $S0, 900. All this
had been expended, and the floating debt
Of the city to-day is S106, ,191 40. Il
Mr.. Paynter;-Will the gentleman please
state the condition OF the city's finances at
the same period last year as the present TO
which he refers now, I think 1t would be
fairer. The taxes had just been paid when
the Democratic party came In power, and
the condition Of the finances of the city at
that time was much bstter, apparently and
naturally, than at. any other time.
Mr.Hayes stated that he had not the fig
ures at hand, and of course could not give
them.
Mr.. Mcintyre wanted to know II Mr..
Hayes did not know that at this time last
year, the floating debt of the city was $780,
600, and now is but $4,000. Mr.. McIntire
claimed that Mr.. Hayes wanted to rule or
ruin.
Mr., Hayes don't intend to be ruled
to ruin, and that 10 why I am about to
present my resignation. have heen damn
ably reviled In connection with my office
% city councilman, which ! think came
with Ill grace from certain gentlemen. .
Mr.. Hayes then presented bis written res-
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

RIOTICE.yThe 1rst series of the Mutual
IN Loan Association having matureds q
. sneoting OF the members thereof will be
jeo'elock. tor the purpose OF closing up its
= A4A1fV, 4 y ~ g.I aW ,stt.r,IsG --gJ
siAplA.4t ad GEO. G.. MAUS, 6ec'y.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-15

.....s=NEOHANICS. LOAN STOCK.
Ju.t issued and iof sale, TIE first payment
70 be made on the Second Tuesday Id May.
Apply to WI MORROW, ESQ,
aplS.eod, ,.,s No AZ French strest.i
, 1876-10-25

NKw YoEk, Oct. @.-The report that the
United States steamship Franklin, with Tweed
on boarl, was coming up thn bay, sont large
numbers Of people to the battery IL yet t!ls
first glance al thu ycskcl. Uthrss rushed oYcr
to the Navy Yard, hoping to scc tho Doss "
dchaskng, and still others made their way to
the Ludlow Street jail, In the cxrceta-
ton that they might witnnss bis rclrcarccr.
alton, Preparations have bern nude to receive
tile distinguished prIso.pr, Ills suoIa Is at the
eud Of tllo corridor, sktrt[ne tho cuurt Of tbs
prison, aud Is nicely caEpcted; has circular
chairs. small table and sofa complete the
Furnishing Of the apartment. Two barred wi,t-
doxa, with etnbrasures, and not reaching within
four feet Of the aoor, co.nplete the description
OF hia satting-rpon.
, 1876-10-25

M0NTENEGN0'a TERMS.
e MaeqA y 9st @ H.. y csnc 5sqced t ts nn me-
hck, to accent tie FIX weeks arnsticc. but on[y
on condition that afnstar bc surrendered by the
Turks.
,- RounAN1A.
dispatch from Vienna reports that the mobi1iza~
tion of the troops in lsouman!a proceeds Tcty
sloT)v:. At JaBsy hardly third M the 1nhalt"
ttants liable to military duty have appeared.
The same .l!spatci snys tie reAipnatton Of The
Hungarian Premier, 1iszay,. is mentioned as
Imminent In consequence of Ills dissent from
Count Andrasay'h Eastern policy.
r.. o,,.. ,r,,,, onousptnss: J1oi .h,t n.
port of the Czarowitcft's tntcndcd fnIstion Is De.
clared,, On trustworthy authority, to bc entirely
groundless.
RECENT Fi8HTiso., ~,
ihc Turktt!l army Ia scI!fa reports that tho
Iurks todk D{nnih on Monday, atser deter.
ntlcu Light Which IaAtGl tell hours. More tlI1h
half tlIc retrenchtnents On the hanks Of tho
nussiA's woNk.
:, Itnes dispatch from 3tcinA says turkey
nus declared her readiness 10 ncccpt the slf
weeks arfntstlce, nrovited 1t Is fcc7f1facsucdD DY
81 tue Powers IT H. rcassurnE to hcar frot1i
Eonslahtnoplc ttnt hopr* O. more peacelal
turn IN alialrs harc considerably Increased. Ihs
st;9sneiliatory attitude Of Cen. lenatleii:
lnefc nas nor Dccn ahy trace htAcrtu
~ kassia,s Offering nravoeaton 70 ~ M,tn - VIEW
OF bringing about collision. ~ tho contrary,
any s,icl' Intention has been distinctly and ds-
clueo!y alae!altt,ea. Nhlc aila'fs 1nus looK
oetscF II Constaht5nople, enc can t!ace I'll
AROUND turkey
..,.,, hp.1I TIE ,1s 1noS = hlSa S'.,, ns .,,,,,
prepared 3y Russia, when ia closing and tight-
cnfng rapidly and firmly. The friendly rela.
ION between Sssvfa anu alontenegto. %h'ct. naa
, 1876-10-25

LoNpoy, Oct. 1+-A telegram from the Hagne
states that tue Dutch Government has modified
its protcet of coiuagc RETURN. II now proposes
pending an international settlement Of tho
'onsty systs fe am1 o. Eoa s
the cuinage u silver.
, 1876-10-25

AuHoHA, ILL.,. Oct. H.-Dclegutes from tho
Chicago, burlington + Quiney shops at burling-
ton, Crestou, md Nalcsbntg rcae}scd tll!a city
to-day, mud. st their instancc, 100 mechanics
convened IT. Music Hall this evening and a.'-
pointed William L., scrsgg and j. ". Hatt "
representatives Of the Aurora mechanics 10 act
In conjunction with the delegates above lnen-
toned IN waiting upon the Chicago, Burlington
d Quincy Officials IA Chicago tomorrow, and
protesting agRtnat the Foccnt reduction Of Upper
cent Oil wxxcA