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The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
New Castle, Del, Feb. 2S.
Nns,a DsssL and ScOttie.

Sam Bush, and another desperate char
ter of this city, named Scott, both of whom
arc in New Castle jail, the one for assault
ing an officer and the other for stealing q
boat, made the attemptto escape from their
cell on Saturday. By some means they OBJ
taincd possession Of q good steel knife,
which they succeeded in nicking SO as to
make rude saw. With this they had
almost severed the bar of their cell window
and would soon have gained admittance to
the yard, but were discovered in time by the
turnkey, who was making his rounds in the
yard. They were yesterday put in irons
and closely confined by the sheriff
These two men are as reckless and des-
perate rangers of which Church street in
this city can boast, and but recently made q
nearly successful attempt to escape from
the City Hall cell, where they were con-
fined when first captured. They will be
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
NASrzINs.TON NOTES.

PNGToN, Feb. 2S.-Gcneral Bab-
Mr.. Levi A. Luekcy this morning
Their duties at the Executive Man.
usual. General Babcock says that
us return here yesterday morning,
no 'nti'natfon to any one as TO his
purse, and had uttered 10 word TO
'r various contradictory reports
''lA1ions in the newspapers.
N% themselves OF % recess Of the
e'Slaturc, about tllirty-tlvc of the
OF both parties, accompanied by
M.rnsvcnor, are on q visit to Wash
MS morning they paid their re-
the President.
case of Coyle and Morse vs.. the
aellic Railroad Company, the action
FGli!t Court is affirmed, and the
Co'lSt decides that the Eastern
OF the road is at Sioux City, Iowa,
CrId-c across the Missouri river is
10 be part Of the contiguous line.
ousc has passed a resolution direct
committee on Foreign Affairs to
urthcr investigation into General
connection with the Emma
TO send for persons and papers.
vas offered in the House by Mr..
(roviding for the payment of a sum
fculor Of tho late Vice-President
qaal to his salary for the unexpired
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Education in S,assep.

The organizing of Teachers Institutes in
various parts Of Sussex county, says the
|eafcrd "Citi:en." has infused new life into
our people respecting education, and vig-
orous and energetic movement is on foot
looking toward thorough and complete
reconstruction" of the school system in
lower Delaware. This is contamination
ievoutly wished for, and as the animosity
Of those vino were inimical to the promo
zion Of education, has given place to more
friendly feeling, many of them having be-
ome active co-workers in the cause, we
anticipate glorious educational reaction
in old Sussex during this the Centennial
year.
Never, in the history of old Seaford, has
here been such persistent and united
effort on the part of the people to place the
"systcm" on level with that of New Cas-
tie and Kent counties.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Amnesty Approved.
MOustOn and Beecher,

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Feb 2S.-Tho argu-
ment on demurrer of the case OF Moulton
VS.. Beechcr, was begun shortly after IL
o'clock to-day, in the Brooklyn Supreme
Court. 1t will be remembered that about
a year ago Moulton brought suit for S5), ,OOo
for malicious prosecution. He gave $3O, ,OOO
bonds, but after waiting some months
nollc prosequi was entered in the case after
Mou)ton had requested trial. After the
indictment was nolle prosecuted, the suit
was brought by MOulton, and Beecher
throurb his attorney, dcmurred, and the
arpu ment thereon was set down for o.day.
The question is to determine whether after
the district Attorney has entered nolle
nrosioui in the case of Moulton the latter
had a right to bring action against Beeccer
FIR malicious prosecution. Moulton was In
court accompanied by his father, his coun-
sci. Gen. B. +. Butler, and Roger A. Pryor,
The counsel for Beechcr were Gen. Tracy
Thomas Shearman and John L. Hill.
Among the audience WAS F. B. Carpenter,
the artist. The court decided to allow each
three hours for argument.
Shearman opened for Beecher, brleny re-
viewing the proceedings which led to his &C,
ticp, and speaking OF the great trouble ana
ANNOYANCE which would be brought about II
the door should be opened to every person
against whom the grand jury might take
action causing them to turn and sue par
Ties who furnished portion of the infor-
nation. He concluded at two O'Clock.
General Pryor next addressed the court
in an able argument, citing authorities to
the effect that nolie prosequi is not invarl
ably an end to the prosecution or nonsuit.
| The case is still on trial.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Weddin0 at Nelc Castle.

Yesterday morning the community at
New Castle was agog, the cause being the
marriage of George Maxwell, Esq, Deputy
Prothonotary for this county, to Miss
Annie Terry, daughter of the late Mr..
Terry, of that place. The marriage took
place at the home of the bride, on Delaware
street, the following ladies acting as assist
ants upon the occasion: Miss Lizzie Kim
mcy, the Misses Rogers, Miss Kate Lam
born, Mrs. Harry Jefferson and Miss Hen
derson. The only gentlemen present were
Harry Jefferson, Esq, Charles Beaston,
ESQ.,, and the brother of the bride. The
marriage ceremony was performed by Rev.
James Spencer, Of tho Episcopal church.
The bride and groom drove to this city, and
took the afternoon through express to'
Washington. A large crowd gathered in
front of the house, when the newly-wcddct
pair made their appearance on the steps tc
take their carriage for Wilmington, and tho
affair seemed to have created considerable
interest.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
.BMilHissQ Statistics.

Although thers is no very great improve,
ment in the building operations in our City
the report of the Chief Engineer which we
publish below shows more activity than
was manifested at this time last year, and
we are informed that the prospect for the
erection Of quite large number of build.
inns in the spring is quite tlattering. It is
quite probable from what we can learn that
lhicr will be q decided revival in onr
building interests. The building permits
issued ty Mr.. Conwell, our City Surveyor
is as follows;
To Albert Thatcher, for one house, on the
south side of Second street, near Lombard
street; to Solomon F. Horne. for two build
ings on the south side Of 9th. street, be-
tween Madison and Monroe; to Mrs Pusey
for one house, on the north eide Of 9th.
street cast of Adams; to Archibald >. Reed,
If McCombs City, Miss, for a number Of
houses on the north side of Lowering ave-
nue., between Jackson and Van Buren,
streets.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
The RnreI'S Bail.

The reorganized Ravel Gymnasium
Troupe gave grand ball last evening in
he fourth story of the Masonic Temple.
The large room, opposite the one used by
Professor Webster, was beautifully deco.
rated with flags and cmblems, while in
several places were cages of canary birds.
In the end of the room stage had been
.rccted for the musicians. There were
,bout forty couples led off in the grand
march. The dancing and festivities were
kept up until a late hour, and We're highly
.njoycd by all. The affair was really q
.ratifying success, and the managers de-
serve credit for the efforts which resulted
20 successfully.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Huntington Protection against W:e.

It is matter in the departments Of city
government that receives as little, if not less,
attention or thought from the people than
any other-the water facilities. We speak
in the broad sense that includes the mary
vital necessities that it has to supply. Con
sumption, as a beverage, motive power,
household work and projection against fire.
It is the latter of these that tbs HERALD
proposes to speak of most particularly
The development of better facilities in this
respect has progressed rapidly within Tie
past year, and gives assurances that when
all the reservoir accommodations are com
pleted that there is no city in this country
that will be as well fortified against fire rs
Wilmington. The last report Of the Chief
Engineer and Registrar of the Water De-
partmcnt shows that during the past year
there were sixty new fire plugs placed in
position and one hundred stops. These
were Of course placed in the newly built up
portions Of the city; where they were
much needed, owing to the incompleteness
of such facilities in those sections. During
this year there will be SO many put in posi-
tion as will meet the demand, and when the
Cool Spring Reservoir is in thorough work
ing order with it's net work of pipes extend
ing like so many veins that draw their life
from the fountain sources, throughout the
city, and diffusc the material that has prov
en- TO the most careful study on the subject,
to be the best safeguard against the incur
sions of fire. The new reservoir will have
one advantage, which in itself supplies a
necessity and calms an alarm, that has not
infrequently existed in the history Of our
present water supply. That alluded to is
the terrible danger that the city and its
interests were subjected to by the scarcity
of water. Upon several occasions manu-
featuring establishments have been delayed
from this cause, and the citizens have
had to be deprived of the luxury
of water at time when most needed, and
the danger of the city in such en- cmergen-
cy can be well imagined without further
comment just here. The steady extension
of pipe mains, furnishing an inexhaustible
supply of water, the increase of the fire
plugs and with thefnest volunteer fire depart
inent in the world, Wilmington is unqcus
tionably in position to feel a deep sense OF
security az linst the danger of lire.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
4 Story With q Moral.

EDITOR HERALD: Pardon my intrusion,
but oblige me by permitting the following
space in your enterprising journal:
Having been called upon recently by
some gentlemen for letters 20 Governor
Cochran in their interest, for the Office Of
Recorder of Deeds at the expiration of Mr..
Ogle's term, and learning from them that
certain professional gentleman, Of much
self Importance, was casting covetous eyes
on the vacancy to occur, and was already
making demonstrations to win favor, it oc-
Cured to me to suggest to him the follow
ing fable from old Esop: "The Ass, ,observ-
ing how great favoritc the little Dog was
with his master; how much caressed and
fondled and fed with good bits at every
meal, and for no other reason, as he could
perceive, but skipping and frisking about,
wagging his tail, lcaping up into his mas.
ter's lap and licking his hand, was resolved
to initiate the same and see whether such
a behavior would not procure him the same
fayors. Accordingly, the master was no
sooner come home from walking about his
fields and gardens, and was seated in his
chair, when the Ass, who observed him,
came gambolling and braying towards him
| in q very awkward manner. The master
could not help laughing aloud at the odd
sirbt: but his jest was soon turned into
earnest when he felt the rough salute OF the
ASS fore feet who, raising himself upon
his hinder legs, paved against his masters
breast with most loving air, and would
fain have jumped into his lap. The good
man terrified at this outrageous behavior
and unable to endure the weight of so heavy
a beast cried out, upon which one OF his
servants running in with good stick, and
laying heartily upon the bones of the poor
| Ass, soon convinced him that every one who
desires it is not qualified to be favoritc."
"MoRAL."
New Castle, Del, Feb 2S.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
ShTOve Tuesday.

With to-day occurs Shrove Tuesday,
which derives it's name from the ancient
practice in the church of Rome, Of confess
sing sins, and being "shrived or Shrove," I"
i.e. obtaining absolution upon this day.
The character of the day.as a popular fcs-
tival is mirthful. 1t is season Of carnival
like jolity and drollery. The pancake and
Shrove Tuesday are inextricably associated
in the popular mind, and in old literature.
Before being eaten there was always great
deal of contention among the eaters, to see
which could most adroitly toss them in the
pan. The observance ofthe day is general,
and its festivities will no doubt be largelY
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
A VEST CHESTER HORROR.
A Husband Shoots His Wife and attempts
Suicide,

On Sunday morning, John Turley, a resi-
dent of West Chester, aud wel-known in
that city. committed the horrible crime Of
wife murder. From what we can learn up TO
the time Of going TO press, Turley for some
cause unknown became inccnsc1 against his
wife, and taking a gan deliberately shot her
through the head, making an awful and
mortal wound. suppos:ng that his wife
had been instantly Killed he turned the gun
upon himself and put two shots in his neck.
It was some time before the two were found
bleeding and dying. The wife, although
not quite dead, when found was insensiblc
and it was evident that she could not recov-
er. She WAS taken 10 st. Joseph's Hospital,
in Philadelphia, yesterday. The assassin,
whose wounds are probably not Of fatal
character, was taken to the Jail in West
Chester where he now is. One of the balls
has been extracted from his neck. The
family which is thus broken up consisted OF
the husband, wife ami four small children,
and as the parents were poor they are un-
provided for.
We have no definite information at the
present writing as to what caused the mur-
der.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Loss Of the Mary BeIl.

CINCINNATI, Feb. est is estimated,
upon reliable data, that the loss by the
hnrning of the steamer Mary Bell, at
vicksburg, Miss, yesterday, will reach over
$5OO,C00. She had large number OF pas
sengcrs, with valuable baggage. She was
believed to be the largest steamer ever con-
structed for navigating the Mississippi or any
other river, the extreme length OF her hull
being 325 feet and her breadth Sc feet. In
constructing the boat over ,OoO, 900 feet OF
water. seasoned oak was used. She had
battery of eight steel boilers. She cost over
sl25. 600. The insurance of her cargo will
iall heavily on Memphis and New Orleans
underwriters. There was no insurance on
the boat in Cincinnati.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
THE OLD WORLDS NEWS.
The Poles TO Sneak.

BERLIN, Feb 2S.-The Polish residents Of
Prussia are preparing demonstration
against the prohibition of their language in
the schools and the various courts.
American Bonds
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The "Times," in its
money article to-day says that United States
in view otthc proposed new loan. The
funded bonds are higher.
Arrival Ont Of the Ohio.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2S.-The steamship
Ohio. OF the American line of steamers,
from Philadelphia, arrived off Brow Head,
this morning at 10 O'Clock.
TAe 5ransgbe Eubslding.
PGsTH, Feb 2S.--The waters of the river
Danube are subsfding. The lower portions
of The city arestill inundated, and great
distress prevails. Over 5000 persons are
homeless s-anl arc lodged in the churches.
Hundreds Of sugerers passed tho whole OF
Saturday night on the roof of their floating
dwellings and were rescued in dying con-
ditiOn.
Don Carlos.
BAYoNNE, Feb. 90. ..- Don Carlos, with
about 1000 men, is now at Ramesvaux,
very near IEC TTCiCU UOIusI. IL 10 oShSVSN
that lie will enter France to day.
Tho New French Ministry.
Pans. Feb. 2S--M. Casimir-P Perier, at
the mceing Of the Left Centre, stated that
the reason he had not YET accepted the
Ministry of the Interior was, because he
thought that all who had associated them
selves with the policy of NJ. Buffet should
leave the Cabinet, which would be almost
en nirely rcmodclled He referred particu-
lary 10 NM. Montaignac and WALTON. He
said however, that NJ. Dufaure had not
fully settled with President MacMahon
what course would be taken on the meeting
Of the chambers.
Marine Disaster.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.--It is reported from
Flushing that the American bark "Addie
McAdams," from Buenos Ayres, collided
with the British bark, "Maggie Chapman" !"
from Antwerp for Philadelphia.
!. A second despatch states that the "Ad-
die McAdams' is ashore on kaloatbarn
near Rammenkins.
Amnesty Approved.
PARIS, Feb 29-Morning meeting OF
the members of the Left was held yesterday
when the movement inaugurated by Victor
Hugo in the Senate, for general and i'm.
mediate amnesty was approved. Mr., Mout-
ian has started similar movement among
the Deputies.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Notice,

Collector u. s. Frcttyman has re.
ccived printed notices from d. D. Pratt,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue at Wash
ingion, requiring all persons engaged in any
business, avocalion or employment which
renders him liable to special tax, to pro-
cure ana place conspicuously in his cs.
lablishmtnL or place of business II stamp
!cnoting the payment of said special tax
for the special tax year beginning May |,
1876, before commencing or continuing bus
mess after April 30, 1876.
Any person, SO liable, who shall fail to
comply with the requirements, which can
he asccrtained by consulting the printed
circulars, will be subject to severe penalties.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
A Missouri Tornado.

ST. Lou1., Feb. 2s.-A terrible wind
storm, amounting almost to tornado,
struck the northern part OF St. Charles,
Mo-, yesterday afternoon, and passing down
Main and Second streets, demolished or
badly injured twenty or more buildings.
James Gasncy, an employee of the Gas
Works, and his little son were killed. Three
or four other persons were more or less
hurt. The storm went in the direction OF
Portaoc des Lioux. and is said to have de-
stroycd several farms and injured num-
Der of persons.
The storm lasted less than five minutes.
The damage at st. Charles is estimated at
100000, but this is probably exaggerated
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Police Statistics.

The work Of our police force for the past
month can be somewhat judged by the
following report Of arrests during February:
For Drunkenness, 10; for disorderly couduct,
10; for larceny, 8: for assault and battery, 6;
for violation OF city ordinances. 5; for va
grancy, 3; for cruelty to animals, l; for
threating bodily harm, 2; for malicious
mischief, !; of these, seven were committed
to jail, four for larceny, and three for va
grancy, and fines to the amount of S11.5O
were collected. During the month past.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
AMUSEM ENTS.
Sheridan and Mack.

On Thursday evening this popular and
successful company of speciality artists will
visit us and give performance at the Opera
House. The troupe is one of the finest of
its kind now travelling and their perform
ances always give satisfaction.
They have appeared in this city before,
and have many admirers here, who will
doubtless turn out to witness their really
superior performance. The programme is
complete with specalties of the most in
teresting character, and those who attend
will not be disappointed, if they expect a
good performance.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
ONE CENT.
Minor Locals.

The Base Ball Association meets tonight.
Wilmington Loan Association meets
to night.
Some of our ice men were cutting last
week.
The late N. H. Nafrs funeral takes place
this afternoon.
Revs. Messrs, Pyle and Milby, of this city,
preached at New Castle on Sunday.
The Ladies' Bazaar opens to-day in room
No. 9, Exchange Buildings, 7th. and Mar
ket streets.
James Logan and James johnson, oys-
ter dredgers who were awaiting trial in the
Easton Jail escaped last week.
The following additional subscription is
reported to the Centennial Fund: Robert G..
Justice 81; total amount now subscribed is
$l,042.
The Gazette is responsible for the follow
ing: It is rumored that deficiencies have
been discovered in the accounts of an ex-
city official. The subject will probably be
brought up for consideration at the next
meeting Of Conncil.
At the depot yesterday morning, Officer
Legg succeeded in recovering q valuable
IT was stolen from Baltimore gentleman,
and was given up as lost. The circum.
stances are not permitted to be divulged.
Yesterday afternoon the Barge George M.
Barnard, of Boston, was hauled into the
dry docks at the Harlan & Hollingsworth
Co.'S yards, where she will be thoroughly
overhauled. This vessel is l 400 tons bur
den, aud is probably the largest that has as
yet ever been ID the dry dock, as she had to
wait two weeks for tide sufficient to float
her in.
On Saturday evening special meeting of
the members of the Wilmington Morocco
Exchange was held in the Clayton House,
James Scott presiding. The object of the
meeting was to take action concerning the
decease of the late E. A. Smith, of New
York. Messrs. Charles Baird. J. P. Postles,
and VIM. Beadenkoff composed commit
Tee appointed to draft suitable resolutions.
They afterwards reported series of them
concerning the life and character Of the de.
ceased, which were to be sent to the family
Of Mr.. Smith also to the "Shoe and Leather
Reporter" The Exchange, in body, left
Yesterday morning to attend the funeral.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
coNDENsED rELEGnAMs.

General Babcock has returned to Wash
ipvton and is warmly congratulated by his
friends.
George Webster, for burglary, was SEN
tenced in New York yesterday, to ten years
imprisonment in Sing Sing.
The chief members OF the Carlist Iro-
v;ncial Conncils have taken leave of him,
The Morning herald., 1876-02-29
Personal,

Mr.. Wm. R. Duncan, who has been on a
visit to his friends in this city, left last
evening for St. Joseph, Mo. He has accep-
ted position as agent OF q wholesale hard.
, 1876-01-01

Tbs other person for whom warrant Was
isaued is William r. atsnsy. formerly = book
keeper and .heu deputy In the Collectors
office. Ho 7As conBidetsd smart man, and bis
bookkeeping uas considered pcrfeoson. but for
various seasoos ho MAS removed last June, wien
Gen. Webster came into power. Since then 10
has done l,ltla or nothing but wander about the
atreots, specializing no" and then as the oppor-
tunty offered ft.olf. At tlmea "cfooked"
whisky obtained full control OF blul. and he has
frequently been eeen paradlng Ciark street With
tho swinging, rolling gait OF drunken EAilor.
His former comEhue 1t Is said wAs book
keeper in the eaMe office, whoso deck waa d.
recsly opposite. ulH name Was CoIcoratl, aud he
u :1Uw so{ousnlnz !n Drazll. because. ~ soMe OF
HI l.tnrr acqusInhnceB t:A.e. In tluds that cii-
1aa.. 7ore csngeulai thau this. Thus 1t 10 barely
;s.r:. = tia. Cugco1an merely Anticipated tho
pun a1i.ot: oE guilt and Aed to escape ~ couae-
Queuccs-
Uptc s=Ida'ehs a1s. ,i!nty had not been ar.
zested. In tho early part u tue evening Deputy
Marshal Bird ylbl1el bin homo 1t tho
Grand Crossing. but aBcersained that he
had not beau there. The vAriia,~ chatfinc-
hsits aud such otuer places ~ il. - Lkals }
Ls found Ut wslo visited later iu it, 81 =ain-.
aid ut o'clock tho Marshal was stH in sstss.a
Of hin, In tho belief that lo WAS 10 tho CITY. Hs
VAS econ On Dearborn ssreet near TuE IRlR1-sk
ofIlc> IN the forenoon. 1t ia possible that hs
1oxscd l.. might be unable - tlud tho necessary
bnudBmen, aud will abaeat himso1 until he feels
cettaiu Of getting t1Gn1.
, 1876-01-01

My namo ts LoeL-Adoiph Loeb" he ro-
piled.
Turning to afr. Hctlm tho Commissioner in
gutfed, do 5ou offer Mr.. Locb a. your seonIi-
sy?"
feH," said tho gentleman addressed; II
didn't ha7a fnr 70 walk to find HAL to 20 On
nv bond. met him ~ tho corner boow."
"Mlias is tho amount Of our property" asked
Mr. lloyn,.
!" Sonso.ling, over hundred shouaand.' r:
- Uo hwnrn!"
Tho usust fotmalilies we're then gone throngh
Mr. ltchm aud atr. Loeb signed t1te b md, aud
without further words turned hn1 left tbo room.
followed f'v fow lozeu renressntatlyes OF TIM
press. Tho bonded man did pot pauau 10 talk,
however, With any OF tacin. Mr.. Losb Ia a menl-
bnr Of the lin OF 4, j.oeb Il Bro, financial
aGents. wlsono office s located ~ No. t3l La
halo street.
4 considerable Gro ID hung around Commits
sioner HoEuo's olco after jacob fscllm had dia-
appeared f1uM the ecenc. IN tha hope of gotng =
sIgut At tho other arrested os,ea. Tie 3larnhal
tnnst ltasn had eome in:ulty III fhltiug Miller
aud Mihty, for ,hey did nut make ti,tlr nppeur-
asco MI to ihe time tho ufics WAS olosed-G;30 >.
m. Commissioner Hoyue had, howo'es, ie!t
Instructions whore lie could 10 found during the
evening, 20 that McdHss. Miller and Ml1ty
might hnre no trouble IN glviug bail.