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The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
Services at AsbsSs.sf.

In the Asbury M. E. Church to-day ser
vices will be held. In the morning services
will commence at half-past 10 o'clock
preaching by the pastor, Rev. George R.
Kramer subject-'Sin Put Away by the
Sacrifice of Jesus" Preaching in the eve
ming at halfpast 6 o'clock subjeet-"The
Victory of Joshua, the High Priest over
Satan"
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29


Under and by virtue of decree entered
and in the exercise of the power conferred
upon US under mortgage Of THE Will
MINGTON AND READING RAILROAD
COMPANY, dated March 3, a. d. 1858. the
Undersigned trustees. to whom all the ne
cessary authority in the premises has been
the I'd day of October. A. .. 1875 at 800 clock
noon, st the Merchants Exchange, in the
city cfPhiladelphia expose to public ven
due or outcry, as one entire lot. The Kali
road e. the ana 91o Reading
the line Of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad at or near Birds boro. In
the county of Berks, in the State Of Penn
sylvania, to the city Of Wilmington. in the
State Of Delaware, with all rights, priv vileges
mington and Reading Railroad Company
under any and all grants from the State of
pennsylvania, but exclusive of the fran
chises granted by the state of Delaware, to-
sistinh: Of all the locomotives, cars and ROLL
ing stt OK belonging to said company and
also all the rights of way and lands occupied
or used in connection with or for the con.
structiOn, completion and maintenance OF
said railroad, together with sll the bridges.
culverts, side-tracks, depots, depot grounds,
stations; machine shops buildings and
other structures and improvements of ev. :
ry kind and description acquired and erect
ed or cOpnected with said railroad. whether
in the States of Pennsylvania or Delaware.
The said property will be sold clear Of all
incumbrance subsequent to the lien of said
mortgage.
TERMS OF SALE.
The property will be sold to the highest
and best bidder, upon his signing the con-
ditions of sale, paying one hundred thou
sand dollars($l0O,O0O cash Of the purchase
money at the time the property Is struck
off, and the ba! !ance within thirty (So) days
U. s. Circuit Court for the Eastern Dis
trict of Pennsylvania. Provided, however,
that the settlement of the balance OF the
purchase money may be made by recelptlng
to the undersigned Trustees for the dlvl-
dend ON the balance of the purchase money
WI 4ch may appear to be payable on any OF
the bonds and matured coupons of the Will
mington and Reading Railroad Company
secured by the mortgage OF March 3, 1858,
which may be held by the purchaser rpur'
the undersigned. Upon the confirmation
of the sale by the Court, The purchaser or
purchasers, upon a full compliance with
the conditions of sale and order OF the
Court made or to be made touching the
payment OF the purchase money, shall be
entitled to take aud hold all the purchased
pl operty, rights, franchises and appurten
auces, free from all claim or demand o. the
Wilmington and Reading Railroad Compa-
ny, or any one claiming under them, there
on or thereto by way Of equity OF redemp-
tlOn or otherwise.
GEORGE BROOKE, ru,steas
A. GIBBONS,
CAARLES HART, lOf Counsel with
CHAPMAN BIDDLE. the Trustees.
M. THOMAS &SONS, ,Auctioneers.
Nos. la9 and al South Fourth Street, Phil'a
je28-28tbWt&f
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EccursiOss to Cape May.

Shields Library Association will make
their fifth annual excursion to Cape May,
on the commodious and fast sailing steamer
Twilight, on August 18th. As there are
few excursions going to this beautiful wat
ering place, and this association is noted for
giving trst-class ones, all who wish to dip
in the old ocean, had better embrace this
opportunity.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
Rehoboth Becou,tn,y PoDult,r.

RehobotA BecOnsiss0 Popular.
Says the "Haverde Grace Republican" Of
yesterday: -
The Hon. Jacob Tome, of Porte Deposit,
is now sojourning in Rehoboth, Delaware.
This new watering place bids fair to become
one of the most popular resorts in the coun-
try. Mr.. Tome proposes erecting $6, 900
cottage on his lot, at that place.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
FESTIVALS.

EAIR AND FESTIVAL in St. Paul's
Sunday School Hall. Fourth and jack
son streets, beginning August 5. Open
weeks. Admission Five cents. ju24-2w
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Jisstjces' Court.

James McMahue last evening before Es.
quire Brady, was fined IS and costs; for
assaulting Caroline McMahue. The same
gentleman was again arraigned on the
charge, by the above named lady, of attempt
Ing to kill her. The defendant was put
under $500 bail for court.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
NEWS
Tho Neptune Heard From.

At telegram received at this Office last
evening ard dated Delaware City, from Mr..
Il. Ray, Windsor, stated the Neptune Bay
Club bad arrived there that afternoon and
were well. There has been no need of the
physician so far.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
'EFFERS IN HOUSE,
NEW CASTL E.

NEW CASTL E.
rb.s elegant and delightfully."- located
nnerty. having gone into new hands, has
Sep p'h thoroughly and elegantly renovated
/ d improved, and the undersigned hay
snared neither pains nor expense In
rsnishlng and stocking it, will offer &C
tmmodations and facilities second to no
Snntry Hotel on the Peninsula.
Nov attached to the property Is one OF
4 finest stables in the State, under the
fcent management OF Messrs, TUT anu
by, who will offer every accommodation
FIRST CLASS LIVERY.
|Ehs Inspection and patronage of the
holic is respectfully invited.
|ny3-3m GEO. A. MILLINGTON.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
oNKEL'S MAGIC

ktSores HAIR REsTOREIs.
(epJ> or sray-mixed, red, light or faded
|cautjuil hhalr, boards or moustaches, to q
bur mi, Drown or black, In from one to
BAD ap, p,l,lcations. It is free from SULPHUR.
briooumss ~ mercury, silver, or anything in.
Tr W either hair or beard.
Exnrosn noEs NOT FADE OR RUB OFF.
)olapp' os to all parts on receiptof one
kholesooiI Mx 6ottlea for flve dollars. AT the
|TREET,' PHii'x4nnh44sR sHd i[st4n h44sR9t. No, els VINE
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between Market and King streets, on and
after the first day of July 1873 between the
hours of and 2in the morning, and from
2 to in the afternoon, for the purpose OF
receiving taxes.
July there will be reduction Of five cents
on every dollar; and all taxes paid on or
after the first day Of August, including the
first Tuesday of September, shall be pay
able without a deduction or addition as
aforesaid, and all taxes unpaid on the day
next after the first Tuesday of September
shall be increased by the addition of five
per centum on the amount thereof.
EDMUND PROVOST,
Receiver Northern District, including all
north of Sixth street.
EDWARD FARMAR,
Receiver Southern District, including all
south ofSixth street. jy6'n
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NOTICES.

nfFlCE OF CITY AUDITOR,
" No ~ EAST SIXTH STREET,
WILMINGTON. DEL, July "A, 1879,
All property owners on Fourth streea
who have not paid their bills for work
done by the city In front of their property.
will please take notice that If they do not
come forward within the next six days and
make some arrangements In regard to
doing 80. will proceed to collect the same
according to law. ~
J.L. BEGGS,
City Auditor.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
PUBLIC SALES.

DUBLIC SALEM. THOMAS 4 SONS,
Il Auctioneers.
THE WILMINGTON 4 READING RAIL
ROAD.
In the Circuit Court of the United State 8
in and for the Eastern District OF Pennsyl-
vania. In equity. No. Al. October ses-
sions, 1875.
EDMUND d. RANDOLPH,
THE WILMiNGTON & READING
RAILROAD co. AND OTHERS.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29

T, STEPHENS HOTEL,
BESTNUT ABOVE TENTH ST.,
Philadelphia.
Your attentiup l. respectfully called to
is new and ele ,Ilt hotel. centrally loca-
d, Convr nentt to all public offices, places
amusement and interest.
FURNISHED throughout in the most elabo-
lie manner. No pains will be spared to
AXE this model hotel, pleasant and
%reeaule to those who favor us with q
slt Transient rates from 50 to Us per
y. special rates to families and perma.
b1!4 1etss.
THOs: ASHTON, Prop'r.
H.. CRAWFORD. Manager. apl-ly
SUMMER RESORT,
ATLANTIC HOTEL,
tEAN ClrY, sINEPUXENT BEACH
MARYLAND.
LENDID BATHING, either Ocean or
Bay.
ARGE AND COMMODIOUS HOTEL
DIRECTLY ON THE SURF.
otel Fare $3.50 per day, $3.50 to $500
per Week.
accessible from Philadelphia and Balti-
Qre via Phi adelphia, Wilmington and
tImore. and Delaware Railroads; also
pm Baltimore per E. y. Steamers to Cris-
3D. and thence by .:.ailroad to Beach.
Passengers landed from the cars within
pe" steps of the Hotel. Fare for the
und trip greatly reduced.
TRACY & DOUGHERTY,
Elm OCEAN CITY, MD.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29

VI'AX PAYERS, TAKE NOTICE!
CITY AND SCHOOL TAX FOR 1876.
The undersigned Receivers of Taxes for
the city of Wilmington. will be at
NO. 10 EAST SIXTH STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
CONGRESS-.

The following proceedings of Congress yes.
terday are additional! to those published 10 the
Gazette Of that day:
10 the Senate Mr.. Cameron, presented Pc
ttiou, signed by 5000 persons, declaring their
opposition to secret societies, and asking Con-
gress to withdraw the charter of the Masonic
Hall Association, and enact law forbid
ding the appointment to Office of any person
belonging to such organizations. Mr.. Wright
submitted concurrent resolution providing tor
the adjournment Of Congress on the first day
of May, which was referred to the Committee
on Appropriations. The discussion of the
Pinchback case was then resumed, and finally
the resolution was amended SO as to read, as
stated 10 yesterday Gszatte, that he be not
admitted, and passed by vote of yeas thirty
two, nays tweDty-nlne.
In the House MIR. Randall reported the Leg
islative and Executive Appropriation bill. Ii
arpropriates Sl2. 799, SS3.6l, which is re,
ductiou of about eight millions on the estimates,
and about six millions less than the bill of last
year. The committee also recommend the
transfer of the Iodian Bureau to the War De
WDitl WIN cutCI lSouOtiou VI Wv
million 10 the Indian Appropriation bill, and a
reduction OF three and a.half millions in the
Army Appropriation BILL Sub committees OF
the Naval Affairs Committee were au: horized
t. investlg gate affairs at the navy yards at
Charlestowu, Mass, and Kittery, Maine. Mr..
Cymer, Chairman Of the Committee on Ex.
penditures of tie War Department. denied Ger.
tain assertions made by correspondent of the
New York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Friday last says the Fredericksburg Star,
at "Faryiew," 10 King George county. Va,
on the Potomac, Samuel Perry and Nick Raw
lings engaged 10 wrestling, out of which dis
pute arose, when Perry seized billet OF wood
and struck Rawlings heavy blow on the head,
from the effect of which Rawlings died on Sun
day. Perry made his escape and has not as
vet been appreheDded. Neither Of the parties
is more than twenty years OF age.
On Sunday night the residence ofRev. Thos'
H. Gatewood, Baptist minister, who resides
10 Amherst county, Va, was burnt to the
ground with all its coDteuts, by accidental
fire, and sou of the minister, aged ten years,
who was sleeping 10 the house, was sutfecated
and perished in the flames. Mr.. Gatewood
and his wife we're absent at the time OF the
fire.
w. T. Martin, justice fthe peace for Cbes'
ter6eld, has been ind c'ed for perjury. He went
bail for a thief sometime ago and swore that he
was worth So, 0UUiu real estate, but when the
thief ran away, it was found that bis surety had
no effects
William L. Smith, who was indicted by the
grand jury OF the Hastings Court of Rich mopo
for dealing faro, attempted to commit suicide
by jumping in the canal last Monday, and abus,
ed his reScuers for saving him.
Mr.. Norvil Rogers, one of the Oldest MasonI
10 the State. died suddenly IF paralysis at Bit
home in Stauaton last Tuesday night.
MIR. Howard Shackelford, who left Virginia
for Texas short time ago, has arrived safely il
Wac,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
Letter from New York.

rCorrespondence of the Alexandria Gsz ,tte
NEW YORK, March 8.-Ths deeper we cut into
the APPLE the more unsound it gets. First Babcock
then Belkuap: who next2 and we repeat the remark
from head quarters, let no guilty man escape. But
verby believe that there are Others near the Pre-
sdent who are fully as guilty as his late Secretary
of war, and if they do get off it will be because they
have covered up their tracks, and not because they
have not been bribed and used their official posi-
tons to gain money illegally and shamefuly, and
to the discredit of the whole country. No matter
who says to the contrary praise is due to the pre-
sent Democratic House for bringing to light these
high srimes, and we beg of them not to stop, but
20 on, mpeach, convict and punish every one who
is guilty the higher the position, the heavier let
the judgment fall. The present administration is
not likely to 20 out of power with very bright re-
cord for either honesty or ability let all hope it
will be succeeded by one that people of all sec
tons may not be ashamed Of
Our stock market is now In the hands of
the bears, who have sent prices down flying.
Jay Gould has been well assisted by the bulls who
have sold out, doing their best to force prices
lower The chief sufferers will be the honest hold
eTS, WHO DeCOne HelS duQ seIl out loi Iueoc
manpulators to buy. Leading staples remain about
same as last week.
Cotton quiet and steady, with light demand for
either home or foreign consumption. Sugars little
sought for at unchanged prices. The Coffee mar
ket has been dull and much depressed, and was
predicted in my last, lost all the artificial advance
forced on by the Coffee ring. Be patient buyers
OF the bean; when the Ring let go their grip you
can buy all you want at much lower prices. The
days of Rings, exortioners and sellers of Post Ira
ders' rights, l hope are drawing to close.
Some month or two since all were prepared TO
hear at any moment that Hon. Charles O'Conner
had departed but am happy to say he is much
BETTER and appeared this week in Court in the case
of the people versus Tweed and at once, by his for
chile arguments, routed the army of lawyers defend
ing the man who helped himself well FROM this
cty's till.
We have now entered or the Lenten season and
the Churches are we'll attended, morning and even
ing Moody and sankey are attracting large crowds,
and it is to be hoped good, and only good, will re-
suit from their labors, for they seem to be earnest,
honest men. Business still dull, but hopes are
based on the Centennial 10 enliven all trades aud
interests. OkhASD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
The Beiknap Case.

The digraced cx Secretary of War was taken
to the Police Court, in Washington, at no' q
yesterday, tour hours in advance OF the up
pointed hour, in order to deceive az expected
crowd of witnesses. He was conveyed there 10
a ar iage, escortcdb BY Maj. Richards, of the po-
lice force, and MIR. Matt Carpenter, his couosel
The party proceeded Immediately into the court
room aud took seats Inside the railing. Mr.
Bclkuap. attired iu full black, with MS coat
buteonsd to his chin, bore detected look
spoke to his attorney only when address, d,aud
kept his eyes constantly on the foor. He dis
llayed very little nervousness, aud did not ex-
hibit that emaclated and haggard appearance
that has been represented.
Judge Sucll gave Immediate attention to the
hearing, which was opened by Mr.. Carpenter,
who said that they desired to waive an exani.
nation, aud were ready 70 give bail 10 the sun
Of 5000, which he was Informed Was the
amount fixed, ipr the appearance OF his client
when wanted in the Criminal Court.
Mr.. A. a. Birney, for the Government, seld
that he was unaware that any amount had been
specified by the Government.
Judge Smell remarked that if the counsel for
the prosecution was content with the sum as
fixed the bail would be accepted.
It had been agreed that MIR. Daniel A. Con-
policy was to be the boudsman, but he did not
appear, and though messengers were sent off
IL every direction. the prisoner had to remain
at the Court house until four O'Clock. when
Mr. w. w. Rapley, whose son Gen. Belknap
had putin West Point. arrived and giving the
requisite bond the ex-Secretary was released.
The Committee on the Expenditures of the
War Department took some additional testi-
mouy concerning the sale of post traderships.
A man named Cook testified that he was APP
pointed post trader at the solicitation Of Gen.
Rice. Of Iowa, friend OF Secretary Belknap,
and that he was to pay $500 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
THURSDAY, MARCH g. 1875.

As stated 10 the teegraphic column of yes
terday's Gaze,te, Pinch back, the mulatto as.
pirant for seat in the United States Senate,
was reegated back to his barber shop 10 New
Orleans, and lost the $4,000, accrued amount
of salary, that would have been handed over to
him if he had received two more votes. The
FIVE Radicals who voted against him, with the
Democrats are: Messrs. Christiancy, of Mi
obigan; Edmuuds, of Vermont; Morrill,, of
Maine; Morrill,, of Vermont; and Paddock,
of Nebraska. The Washington Republican is
much exercised at their action. and says: 1.-The
doiugs of the Uoited States Senate yesterday
will cause Democratic victory at the Novem
Der election, for the rejection of colored mau
regularly elected to the Senate will have Dad
effect on the temper of the colored voters aud
be apt to lose good many to the Republican
party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09

Secretary Fish says, in reply to an inquiry
from the Committee On Foreign Affairs, that
since the date of his former communication,
five days ago. Gen. Schenck has resigned bis
post. The committee are not satisfied with
this reply, and will ask for further information,
as they have nothing to show that General
Schenck was required to resign 10 obedience to
u request from the British Governm at. 1t is
believed that Great Britain will claim indem-
nifty for the losses sustained by Eugishmen
from the Emma Mine scheme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09

Mabel Hall, an English ballet girl at the
Theatre Comique, St. Louis, was shot At one
o'clock yesterday morning 10 one Of the refresh
msnt rooms at the theatre by Edgar NJ. Moora,
who then shot himself 10 the head. The girl
was shot 10 the left temple, and will probably
die. Moore, at last accounts. was IN critical
condition. and is not expected to live. The
cause Of the shooting was unrequlted love.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09

The glut of fraud in the high places of the
Government still continues, and has become so
tircsomely monotonous that a great relief
would be experienced if the investigators could
discover murderer, or an iuceudary, or some
other offender 10 the capital crimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09

A meeting was held at Charlottesville, last
Tuesday, to secure, if possible, the building OF
the Rapid Ann and Charlottesville Railroad.
Mai. Robert Mason was appointed agent to
solicit and receive subscriptions for the purpose
Mr.. Barbour, of the Midland Railroad, was
present, and favored the object of the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09

There is some chance of the election of a
Conservative to the Legislature, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the expulsion of Rufio, as
10 addition to the regular Radical candidate,
DR.. +. H. Smith, the negroes have nominated
one OF their OVID race, JAS. Cox
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-09
COM Nj EHCIAL.


we note an advance in prices to-day of lie per
bushel, with lair receipts white Wheat sold at
14) for fair and LIS bushels of red ut 1872, 1873,
1876 1877, l35, 49, 145 and l46 for common to
choice. Corn continues fiat, with large receipts
offerings to day of 1876 bushels, which sold at Sc
for white, IS and 81 for mixed and SIS for yellow.
Small offerings Of Rye and Oats wero sold at 10
and so respectively.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Mar. s 1876
Bsef Gsttlo-prces to-day ranged as 80 follrw .o
Best BeeVe W. oo
Generally rated first quality 20 d + %
Medium or good fair quality ....."..i so > 3 20
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows 81 4 IS
General average of the market."...5 81!
Extreme range of prices ......3 624 ~
Most of the sales were from .........-4 rs q 5 rs
The Wholesale market, in view Of the hight
number OF arrivals, opened ut about tc advance
on last weeks rates. Total receipts for The week
873 head Total sales for the week 70S head,
against 1851 last week.
Sheep The quality of the receipts this week
compared favorahly with that of last weeks Of
ferings. The market has been fair only at Is
shade lower figures since our last report The
demand has been confined TO the wants Of the
home trade, no outside dealers appearing IN the
market Quotations 41a7 conts per 10. Receipts
this week POPS head.
Hogs-There have been very few good Hogs
receive this week. the arrivals consisting chief
~ of very light and common Hogs, consider
able number of stock Hogs being among the
receipts. The best have been in fair demand at
about last weeks rates. while Others sold very
slowly. The prospects are favorable for good
Hogs at our present quotations. Prices lo3slIi
cents for light bacon Hogs and ll3al6 cts. tor
best; most sales have been made at lit III cts.
Prime Philadelphia Hogs would bring II cents.
Receipts this week 52S3 head.
[Msrke:s by Telegraph
New YORK, Mar. 9 Stocks active and lower.
Money g. Gold l4i Flour dull and declining
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn dull and
unchanged.
BALTIMORE, March 9-Virginis IS, old, &c;
consolidated 81; West VirglnIss 8 Cotton
quiet middling l2s-!25. Flour steady; demand
moderate prices unchanged Wheat quiet,
steady and unchanged. Corn-Southern steady
and firm demand good; Western quie. md
steady Southern whit, $3.50; do. yellow 53s5S;
Western liked 601 spot; 601 bid March d
Arr. Oats dull but steady Southern 40a47;
,"es,nr white 45A5O; do. mixed 40a42. Rye
dul but stea.y d, 1872 Hay dull and heavy !;
Maryland ard Pennsylvania l8sS24. Pork D.
Butter scarce. firm, active and unchanged Cot
q nominnly lower; Rio cargoes 15al8; job.
blng Is! 20 Sugsr active and firm at ssal /.
Whiskey dull at 81 ct.