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THE SUPERIOR COURT.
IN Interesting Case on Trial.

an lVt0T0SrNV CUSS 1Ss~"
NEW CASTLE, May 23, 1876.
Court met at 10 O'Clock Judges Comegys,
Wooten and Houston on the bench.
=. The Petit Jury List was called.
On motion Of VIM. c. Spruance, ESQ,
Samuel j. Day, of the Connecticut bar, was
admitted to practice in the Courts of this
State.
On motion of John G. Patterson, ESD,
Harry Shortley was admitted to practice in
the courts oi this State.
The first case called was Walton and
James VS.. James E. Black-action for dam
ages for breach of contract Patterson for
plaintiff and Spruancc for defen. ants.
This case and cross action brought by
: James E. Black VS.. Walton and James, the
council agreed to have tried together as
both grew cut of the same transaction.
Mr.. Patterson made u motion that the
case be continued on account OF the sickness
of one of his clients. Denied. An argu-
ment then arose rs to which side in these
cases was entitled to open and close The
case. The court decided in favor OF Mr..
Patterson.
The jury was then empannelled, and the
case proceeded to trial.
The following is the statement of facts: On
April 81, 1874, James E. Black. wholesale
ice dealer, agreed to furnish Walton q
Jam .s with 1000 tons Of fmerchantable ice, tc
be shipped at Saco, Maine, and delivered at
I Wilmington; said ice to be shipped in equal
parts in May June and July, and Walton
& James to make payment by accepted
drafts, drawn at sixty days after the signlne
of each bill of lading, at the rate ef q 81
for each ton on board in Maine. In May
Black did load q quantity of ice on the
schooner, Paul and Thompson and got bill
of lading and sent it with draft at sixty
davs which was accepted by Walton q
James before the ice arrived and before the.
could examine it TO see if it was merchant
able. This draft was not paid, for whel
the ice came to hand, upon examination, IL
was found after several tons had been takel
out that the ice was very defective in quail
ty, being snowy, streaky and full OF chip
and leaves. Walton Il James stopped un
loading and sought legal advice under whic
they unloaded the residue. Afterwards Il
selling this ice, great portion OF !
amounting to the average of from one hal
to one third of block mad to be chlppet
away. The bad quality of the ice caused
them to lose great number OF custom
ers, and to retain some they hat
to promise better ice from time to time
Walton & James now claim damages
!, Jsmes E. Black first, for breach OF con
tract in not delivering merchantable ice
second, for loss of ice, loss Of custom, an
: loss of s3O5 freight, and third, for not ful
, nishing the residue of the ice as provlde'
for in the contract.
The cross suit is brought by Black TO
the amount of the unpaid draft $1,372 80
, Walton Il James allege in defense, frau
and failure of consideration. Black ais
= = claims damages of Walton & James for no
Z receiving residue of Ice. Walton d Jane
t allege in defense that said residue neve
was rendered.
The trial of this cause occupied the who
! day, and is still going on.
Court adjourned at 6.3OP P. NJ.
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Centennial Notes.

Centennial Notes.
Turkeys goods are not yet uupacked, nor
are Russia's quite.
Arbuckle's cornet solos drew crowds
around the music stand. They are treat.
II takes large trains to remove the de-
bris which accumulates around the build
ings.
The exhibition of peaches will take place
In Agricultural Hall from September 4th
to 9th.
The central avenue of the main building
is too much obstructed with soda water
fountains flower stands, &C., destroying
what would otherwise be a grand effect.
The restaura nts still charge excessive
prices, with one exception. Their citation
before the Commissioners on the charge ol
charging too high, SCENE to have had nc
| effect,
The painters have nearly finished the out
side of the Delaware State building. The
building is situated just east of Maryland
headquarters, and has the arms Of the State
OH the easterly side.
The Austrian Commissioners have CLOSED
their department in the Art Gallery until {
railing is put around the pictures. Som'
of the finer ones were scratched by boor
with their umbrellas and canes.
Additional interest is attached to the ex
hibition of pictures in the Great Britain ant
Ireland department., by their having tn
name OF the subject, of the artist, and tn
person by whom lent, nicely fixed upol
them.
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DROPOS AIS

Il ~!
Grading the bed of Rodney Street, from
Pennsylvania Avenue to the south side OF
Eleventh street, also Eleventh street from
Rodney to Clayton street.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Connlitte on Opening Streets, at the Office
of the street Comn.iAsioLer. No. 81 East
Sixth street, second story, until
THURSDAY, the 25lh of May 1876.
at O'Clock, r. NJ,
For grading the bed Of Rodney street from
Pennsy lvailia avenue to the south side OF
Eleventh street, also Eleventh street from
Rodney to Clayton. The dirt and stone to
be delivered subject to The order OF the
street Commissioner,a and to be leveled at
the expt nse af tho contractor,
The Committee reserve the rightto reject
any or all bids.
No bid will be accepted unless it be from
q responsible party:
WIN. MUMENAMIE,
Chrm'n OF Committee OH Opening Streets.
May 10. 1873.
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and was always present for Sabbath wOr-
ship. For period of forty years, he was
leader of a bible class In the Sunday
school. His life was filed with rich and pro-
found experiences. He was ever ready to
aid in every good work, both by his pres
ence and counsel. At the Delaware Acad-
emy Of Science. he delivered lecture set-
ting forth his great love for the study Of
the sciences.
To the temperance cause, 40 measure
for social reform, he gave his encourage
ment. In the wide and comprehensive scope
of his philanthropy, he missed no opportu-
nifty 10 do good, and thus much for what
may be called the outer life Of this man.
His household was the scene of domestic
virtuess. Here q review of Judge Halls
domestic life was given.
His congregational powers, whom drawn
out, were rich and instructive. One of his
noted qualities was his promptness to full
fill engagements; and after 1t was answer
ed, he never tarried. He was ~ willing
to give AZ to receive instructions. Another
trait he possessed, was his sense to duty.
But he would hasten to note one more trait
-his self abnegation. He was never ambi-
tious for high office, but only tried to do
something for the good of his country. He
was not without infirmities; for human vir-
tues are treasures held in earthly vessels; but
during an intercourse of 40 years with
him, the writer never knew one of these
infirmties to throw shadow over his &C.
tions. We must not forget to allude to hia
old age. He was not given to looking back
at the visions of the past or the glories Of
the future. On tho anniversary OF his goth
birth -day-a raw and inclement ons-he
was found with overcoat and hat, about to
answer a call for some benevolent purpose.
But the change came at last, slowly but
surely, and on the tenth of May, 1875, he
gently and quietly and happily passed away.
Previous to his death he had. on a(luding
to it, expressed himself as having nothing
to do with 1t until 1t came.
Gentlemen of the Historical Society;
said Mr.. Bates, our address is made, but
may we not linger a moment, in memory to
the virtues and goodness of the departed
A general review was then given by the
speaker.
The address was ably written. and pro-
duced profound impression upon the au-
dience. The benediction was pronounced
by DR., Otis.
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SPORTING NEWS.

The Ball Field Yesterday, Elizabeth ana
Quickstep Clubs on their M"scls-Bass
Bail Notes and Other Games.
The Elizabeth club OF Philadelphia, play
ed the Professionals of this city, yesterday
afternoon, at the Adams street grounds.
The game was icallcd at o'clock, with
Curry at the bat, who retired at first. Carl
and Fisher also followed out.
Greenwood opened for the Elizabeth, ana
scored his run on errors. Two other runs
were made during the inning. both by errors.
The playing continued in rather loose
manner by both clubs, but if any supremacy
is to be given, it is certainly due the heme
nine.
Curry did as well at he always does, and
did not make an error in the whole game.
Stidham also played we'll, but on the part
of some of the members, there was no play
ing of special notice, except difficult catch
by Fisher, which was loudly applauded by
the audience.
The Elizabeths batted rather heavier than
the Quicksteps, and owing to this fact,
scored more runs than they otherwise
| might have done.
The following is the score by ianings:
Innings 2 3 5 6 z
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pmOEssDS IS.
PROPOSALS.


Constructing two culverts across Dupont
street, near Delaware avenue, and across
Tenth and AdainS streets
Sea ed Proposals will be received by the
Street Commute AZ the office OF the Street
Commissioner until
at o'clock. =. M.
For furnishing brick, lime, sand and &C.
ment, and doing all connected Herewith
except furnishing and hauling the stone
for walls and bottom The Adams street
sewer will extend from the north side OF
street, and will be about l70 feet long, and
8 feet wide in the clear. The s.one wall to
be 3 feet thick and feet high above the top
of pavement;in bottom Of eulvert the walls
must be well bonded together and built on
a good solid foundation the pavement in
the bottom to be 2 inches deep; the arch
will be l3 inch brick of four feel radius ARD
built of good hard brick, and all to be laid
in good cement.
uhe dupont street sewer will be a double
ever about 100 feet in length, and must
have two openings feet in tne clear the
built on good solid foundation and to be
4 IT. above the pavement in the bed OF thc
sewer: the walls to be well bonded together
the bottom pavement to be 8 inches Geep,
the sewer or culvert to he covered with
flag stone not less than lNches thlck.
The whole work to be done in a work.
manlike manner, and under the direction
and to the satisfaction OF the Street Com
missioner.
! The Committee reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
| For further information inquire or N. c.
| Conwell, Chief Engineer, who will give
WIN. McMENAMIN.
Chrm' n of Committee on Opening streets
May 10, 1876.
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Ouickstep 0 0 2 2 0 4 l Ola
Eliz,heth 2 q @ 6 l . O-l3

Elizabeth 0 6 3 0 l . 0-l3
Base hits, Quickstcps, II ; Elizabeths, Is.
Passed balls Tor Carl, Z; TOR Sloan, and
Greenwood, who both caught during the
gamc,9. Errors, for the Elizabeth, IA;
Quickstep, l. Earned runs for the homo
clnb, 6; on errors, s; for the Elizabeth, z;
on errors, Q. Umpire, Anderson Of the
Amateurs. Time OF game, 2:3o' Audience
! $50.
| S one pitched during part Of the game,
bat it was deemed advisable for McAleer to
raks his accustomed place. The game
! ould not be called an interesting one,
owing not only to It's length, but the loose
playing.
play the Louisville (Ky.) club at the
.,me place. Game called at three o'clock.
This viii no doubt be the game of the sea-
son, and the sporting fraternity would DO
well TO notice the fact. On Saturday the
Wawaset nine played the Goodwill Score
weve to nine in favor of the Wawaset.
The Philadelphia Professionals on Satur-
day defeated the Chester Club by Is z.
The Chicago club defeated the Hartford,
Yesterday in the latter city, by a score OF
6to4.
The Stars, of Syracuse, N. T., played the
Yale College nine at New Haven, yester-
lay, and defeated them by q score OF rs
too.
The Eighth Grade, Sr, Of No. School, a
new club, defeated the LIST Year B. b. g., OF
No. School. yesterday afternoon, by =
score of u to "A.
} The Mutuals, of Brooklyn, and St. Louis
of St. Louis, had contest in tho former
place Yesterday. The result was st. Louis
l2. Mutuals 8. The betting was i've to
three on the St. Louis.
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A Cresy for the Regatta.

A crew has been made up in the Alpha
Boat Club, of Chester, to row In the FOUR
cared barge race in the Centennia! rsgatte
on the Schuylkill this summer. Inc crew
will consist of Messrs &. u. Cross, W. d..
Ladomus, Rulon Gray and Harry Weidner, ,
The Alpha has an excellent barge TOT the
purpose, and II the crew will 60 into train
ing Immediately and keep vt 1t regularly,
they will stald as good chance In the
race 40 any other.
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LOCAL NEWS.
NEW ADYERTISEMENTS

Wanted A Cook.
Fu.niture-Ad dalr.
Um oro iaS--A. GDussel,
Pianos-Kobelen & Bro.
Coal-G w. Bush Il Son.
Rass Ball Guides--tyan's
Boots and Shoes M. Danahe'.
Bulls Cough Syrup-'rhe best.
Stewed Snappers-Malta House.
Wood and Cual-M,lls & Combs.
Cheap ShOes-Seventh and Poplar.
The Odorless Excavating Com Gany.
Clothing j. W. Canarv, 103 Ma ket st..
stylish Cloth!ny-l,eWOlf3lO Market st.
Soft shell Crabs-Springer's W. Fourth st
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TO BE hurried.

The remains of the unknown suicidists
will be buried to-day at 10 o'clock by Un-
dertaker Palmer.
Yesterday the bodies were viewed by .
large number of persons but none re-
cognized them. ...s
An attempt was made yesterday afternoon
to raise money sufficient to have their pho
tographs taken, in case any of their friends
should call after the ntcrmr"t.
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A MuLS Team Stunned.
TWeast Chester Local News.

On last Saturday six-mule team, belong
ing to Mr.. Matthew Berry, If East Cain
township, was hauling lime to Wilmington,
and when the explosion at Duponts Pow
der Works took place they were about three
miles from the scene, and SO great was the
cencussion, that every mule fell to the
ground. The driver managed to retain a
Perpendicular position, and soon after the
occurrence he had his team upon their feet
and the journey recommended, as If nothing
had happened.
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nR. HENRY SLADE.

THE CELEBRATED SLATE-W RITING
MEDIUM, OF NEW YORK,
Will take up his residence among us for
few days, and give sittiAgs to those who de-
sire to hear, or to hold converse with their
friends in the spirit world
Due notice will be given OF his advent
amo e us, previous to his going to Russia
myl3-tf Residence, No. 205 Il. SIXTH ST.
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WOODS ART GALLERY.
w 7O6 MARKET STREET.
Remains open to day and to morrow after
Moons and evenings, free to visitors.
The high state of perfection, seen in this
collection, brings artists and amateurs hun
dreds of miles, as visitors and pupils.
A few vacancies tor pupils remain open
vet. Drawing from nature, correctly and
rapidly and thoroughly taught in few les.
sons, my23-2C
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"a stitch In time saves nine." Purchase
coal from Geo. w. Bush g. Son xow and you
will save fifty cents On each ton.
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NOR AN EXCELLENT DISH o.
L Stewed Snappers, call at
MALTA HOUSE,
l03 East Water Street.
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NOTICE.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CoNVEN'


TON.
In accordance with a time honored Gus
tom of the Democracy OF New Castle
County, q County Meeting will be held IN
the ourt House in the City OF Newcastle,
on Saturday, May n 1876, at O'Clock T. NJ,
for the pui pose of appointing Judges TO
hold the several Nomination Elections; ap-
pointing County Executive Committe.
and for the transaction of any other busl-
ness that may be brought before the meet
ing.
In view of the astounding Developments
almost daily made by investi eating com
mit,ees of q Democratic House of Congress,
OF Fraud and Corruption in high places, it
becomes all good citizens to attend this
meeting, and help effect a thorough organ
izatiOn Vt the Great Democratic Party FOR
the ensuing campaign, SO that it may efec-
tually battle with and overcome corrut
ton and Kadi -alism i'll all it's fOrmS-the
only hope of rescuing our beloved country
from the control of funprincipled men, from
Bankruptcy and Reputation rests upon
the success of the Democratic Party IN the
coming contest.
JOSEPH ROBERTS,
Acting Chr'n of last County Meeting
Appoquinimink hundred.
Nav G 1875. mN9-lT
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,,,ayrED-A situation by q youg girl, TO
w 40 houseworA; from the lower part OF
t,a state. m A private fsmtypreselrrh.. a a.. !.
lre Er..s..S {, D., HERALD OFFICE. myls-ol
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-.>TED,-A respectable woman, az
" Ncustomad to the care OF young child
w None but best references need apply.
Tein. : lara wages wages. Apply 1917 MARKET st.
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WANTS..

,,,,,-,,TgD.-A cook to go two miles in tho
Y country. Inquire ut s,,,,,,ur
,nyl4-4p No 1VI 1NH..r 1------- -
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DAY AT HOME.-Agents wanted
llDo"tM. Maine m8-lyeod.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

of
ST. PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH,
New Castle, DEL,
SUNDAY, May %, 1878, at.ll A. NJ,
by
RT. REV. THOMAS A. BECKER, d. d.
Sermon by
RT, REV. JAMES GIBBONS, D. D.,
Bishop of Richmond, Va,
A special train will leavethe Wilmington
Depot al 10 o'clock, and return after SER
vices.
Tickets, including round trip, 81, at Ry-
ans Book Store, Market street, or on the
cars, myll-l7t
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NOTICES..

y, N,UTICE.-THEW OHk NOM EMS LOAN |
~ ASSOCIATION now offers its fourth |
series OF 500 shares Tor sale; first pay ment, |
due May 25, 1876 characterization has closed
It's fifth year, and the annual report just Is |
sued shows il to be In healthy and pros
porous condition.
myls-tr GEO. C. MARls. Sec etary.
NOTICE The Annual Meeting of the
~ Stockholders of;the Wilmington CITY
Passenger Railway Company, Will be neld
ri the Office of the Company, on June at
2o'clock 7. M for the purpose OF electlng
a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
JAS. BRADFORD Prest.
FRANK j. HOBsOn, Sec'y.
Wilmtn. Del, May 10, 1873. myl7-3lel
NoroH.
MECHANICS LOAN STOCK.
Five hundred shares of the Sixth Series
)u Vt issued and Tor sale, the first payment
TO be made on the Second Tuesday in May.
Apoiy to WI MORROW, ESQ,
apl3-eod No Az French Street.
A1OTICE-ls hereby given to all persons
~ whose business or occupation requires s'
state liceGse for the present ysar (loIO)
that the same is due and payable on the lst
day of June, at the offices of the Clerk OF
the Peace for New Castle county;
JOHN r. SPRINGER,
Clerk at New Castle.
my2-ln NJ. A. j. SPRINGER,
Deputy, No. 800 W. second, Wilmington
| NOTICE TO COU NTY iAXPAYERS.
The undersigned give notice that the
State, County and Poor Tax, ior the year OF
/ 1876, il now due, and they will be found at
their office, No. Bl8 MARKET STRE4sT, un-
til the first day of July, for the purpose OF
receiving the same, and from July to Sep
tember they will bT at No. 10 EAST
SIXTH STREET, during the day.
All delinquent axpayers for 1875, are re-
quested to call and settle their taxes !im'
meuiately) without further notice. or their
| property Will be advertised tor sale.
JOS L. .CARPENTEk, JR.
| A. GIVEN
| p,v23.tf Collectors.
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NIAA AZ DhMOChAIlC CON ENIlON.

IIAA ~ Dt.MU.hAIIC CON VENIlON.
BY order of the Democratic Executive
Committee OF Delaware, aState Democratic
Convention, composed of fitty-tiye dele.
gates from zach county, will be held IN Do
Yer, on TUESDAY, June IL, 1876, at 20 clock
afternoon for the purpose of appointing
six delegates, two from each county, to the
National Democratic Convention, to as
seInble ut ST. Louis, on the eNlh day OF June,
1876.
And it is requested.
That the Democratic voters of the several
hundreds throughout the State meet at the
regular places for holding such meetings,
on SATURDAY. The 3d day OF June, 1915, at
2oclock. afternoon, and according to the
rules of the Democratic party in each
county, appoint the number Of delegates 10
said State Convention to which they are
entitled respectively.
And it is also requested and urged,
That the best men in all cases be selected
to said state Convention, that they In turn
may select the best men to represent us IN
tn. National Convention, to the end thai
our candidates for President and Vice Pres
ident may not only be men of the hlghes,
character, morally and politically, but tha'
they may be endorsed and presented to the
country by convention composed OF sucf
men.
ROBERT j. REYNOLDS, Chairman
Dover. May l6, 1870. DylS-22t.
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POLITICAL.
| 8 7 8 ~,

NEWCASTLE COUNTY
GEHTLEMEN N:--I again offer myself 70
yoIr consideration As a Candidate for the
office of Sheriff of New Castle Couny, sup
ject to the nomination Of the Democratic
Party. .,,a,
support, am yours. ,rr~r,N
VNO THE ELECTORS OF NEW CASTLE
/ COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS: again offer myself TO
your consideration as candidate for the
office of Sheriff of New Castle county. SUD
ipc1 to the Nomination of the Democratic
Party. Thanking my friends for their for
mer support, am respectfully yours,
,ehli.ff ISAAC CRUDE.
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@OU UG1.nd Maine. mt lyeOd
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NINAL NOTICE-TAXE FOR le7j.-
L This is the last appeal we shall make TO
delinqucnts for City and School Taxes for
1875; bills having been rendered and called
for several times, and notices sent by postal
card, some few have paid no attention to
these requests while some others have pro-
missed and have not paid. Now, on account
of the short time we have to settle and the
city urging Us for the money, we are 90
liged from necessity and for our own pro-
tection to levy on the goods and chattels
of each delinquent, and having commen-
ced to DO so, we will continue to make
!evies and sell until the taxes are paid
! Those having no property and who are not
able to pay, will please call at the Collec-
tors office and make satisfactory arrange,
ments and to those who are able To pay ana
will not we say that we do not lntenu
| to pay for them, and we ask them 10 give
| this their attention. Ii they 40 not pay
| there is nothing for us to do but pay the
city taxes or take them to Jail, and the lat
| ter we will positively do.
Office No. 10 East Sixth street, between
Market and King.
Hours from o'clock q. IN. to IL m, and
| from to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m.
| EDMUND PROVOST,
Receiver OF Northern District. dnclud1ng
| all north of Sixth street.
WA '.'''- ~ EDWARD FARMER,
Receiver of Southern District, QncludinE
all south OF Sixth street.
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FOR RENT.

LoRR R.NT;rDwt t. DIV, ling agpy. NS D. East 1h'f'
mv3-tf ON - W ...-. 49,.
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DIDGES FOOD FOR INVALIDS.
h fah2C-tf
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MEDICAL.

DR. WALES, has returned 10 his resi-
~ dence Cor. Eighth and King Streets.
oct l5-tf
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MINOR DISPATCH ES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Bartley,
wife of Judge Bartley, and sister of General
Sherman, died last night of consumption.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ia youth, eigh-
teen years OF age, attempted self-destructlon
by shooting this morning, on account OF
his mother keeping disreputable house.
BUFFALO, Jan. 1.-THE jury in the Geo.
D. Lord bribery trial, after being out all
night, came into Court this morning ard
reported that there was no prospect OF an
agreement. .IT
DETROIT, Jan. 11.-Three lake Captains,
named Craig, Darcy and Mccormick, left
Kingsville, Canada, for Point Au Pelo, In
small sail boats, aud must have perished in
the gale which ragged firecely after their de-
parture.
WAsn1NG" ON, Jan. 11:-Hon. John Will
son, who formerly held the position OF Com,
missioner of the General Land Office, an'
afterwards was the Third Auditor of the
Treasury Department, died at his residence
Yesterday. Mr.. Wilson was in the sixty
fifth year of his age.
New YORK. Jan. 1.-THE Central Con
ore ational Church Of Brooklyn (Rey. DR.
Scudder), last evening, after sharp debate
nassed resolution by a two-thirds vote moi
70 participate in the Moulton- Beecher Coun
ell, considering the further agitation OF tht
question detrimental to Christianity ane
socially demoralizing.