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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-28
Remarkable Twin Brothers.

Residing at Crescent, Saratoga Coun-
ty, are two old men, hale and hearty.
They are twin brothers, and yet, strange
to say, the birthday of one comes in the
present year, that of the other not until
next year, one of them coming into the
world on New Years eve, and the other
on New Years morning. These old men
are in their 74th year. Their names are
q. G.. J. Lansing and Vandenberg Ian
sing. One, whom his brother laughingly
terms "the eldest" has retired from
business with a competency, and the
other is still engaged in the active pur-
suit of life, and claims to be able to do
as good days work as ever Another
remarkable feature about these brothers
is that, weighing as they now do nearly
200 pounds avoirdupois each, when first
placed on the scales they weighed. clothes
and all, the one three pounds and quar-
ter and the other four pounds. G.. G.. j..
Lansing, who is a carpenter, ithin the
past year framed and built barn him
self. The only help he received was in
raising the frame. For person "a years
old this is rather remarkable feat
Troy (N " Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-28
4 Brave Rescue.

About two p. N. yesterday, while Mr..
J.G. Abbott, the eXpressmah, was at his
house i'll Lawrence, Mass, he heard
loud screams, evidently coming from
the Spicket River, near by. He ran to
the bank and saw lad III the middle of
the river, clinging to the edge of the
thin ice. Mr.. Abbott seized a plank,
ran it out TO the boy, who caught one
END and clung till he was rescued by
Abbott and man whose name Is not
known. AS soon as the boy was on
shore he said another boy was in the
river and under the ice. n number of
small air-holes were in the ice, which
was hardly thicker than window-glass,
and through one OF these NJ Abbott
sIw little hand floating on tbe water.
The ice was too thin to bear a man =
weight, and Abbott watched tie hand
till 1t passed two holes. There was but
one more hole, and Abbott, /, ing lat Oh
the ice, crawled along till he conil bare
ly reach the edge OF the ice. L escntly
the hand came in sight, ana was caught,
but it required the most careful maneu-
vering to draw out the boy. Owing to
the small size of the opening, and the
position of the body OF the boy, twas
extremely difficult to extricate him, and
in drawing him out his face was badly
cut. When taken from the water the
lads body was swollen, his face discol-
ored, and he was apparently dead. Mr.
Abbott fastened to stable near by, and
10y his presence of mind and knowledge
of resuscitation of drowning people, he
restored the boy. Boston HeraLH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-28

months old, according to keep color
may be black or white, or mixture of
the two. The above described hog will
measure as many feet from the top of the
head to the setting on of tail as he does
around the body, and will measure as
many inches around the leg below the
knee as he does feet in length around
the body depth of body will be four
tifths of his height
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-28

The State Prison of Vermont has u
new chaplain, who has worked SO dill
C9utly s.aae the beginning of his IN
gagementn September, that five OF the
prisoners have been converted, and have
made profession of their religion bi
being baptized. A Jail seems an un-
promising place for Christian effort, bnt
a Jail chaplain has advantages in address
ing his congregation not enjoyed 10y
other preachers. His hearers are bound
to be punctually OH hand, reg h. less OF
the weather and their attention Is not
distracted by being compelled to notice
the new fashions in the apparel of their
! lIow-worshipers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-28

Do you want good story and sketch
paper at half the usual rate! See adver-
tisement of CHICAGO LEDGER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
The sussex Dog g'ax.

THE DEMOCRACY EXERCISED ABOUT TITO BE
THE ISSUE IN THE NEXT ELECTION.
Nothing seems to rouse the Indignation
of some of the Sussex County Democracy
SO much as to have tax levied upon their
dogs, especially if that tax be for the sup
port of free schools. Two years of dog tax
experience has soured their feelings dread
fully, and being Democratic measure,
passed by Democratic Legislature, and a
pet measure for Sussex county, it has got
the party by the ears, until from the Mis
pillion to the Pocomoke swamp, and from
the low lands of Broad Creek to the
Breakwater, are heard the demands for the
repea, of tito dog tax law.
The "dog tax" as 1t is familiarly called,
imposes tax annually of 81 on every
dog, whether it be a Liliputian lap dog, or a
huge mastitf, and So for every female of
the species, to be paid for the support of
schools in the district in which the assess.
ment is made.
The Assessors, though sworn to assess
all the dogs, have, it seems, used their
discretion, and in some districts made no
assessment, while in others an assessment
was made but there was no return of the
dogs In the districts where an honest as
sessment and return was made, and the
owners of the dogs have had to paw the
ready cash. considerable feeling has sprung
up in consequence. They now demand in
unequivocal terms the repeal of the present
tax, under threat of boiling to the Repub-
lican party.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Disaster on the CD osa = cake.

BARaEs SUNK AND EIGHT PERSONS DROWNED
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1s.-The tow steamer
J,nidta, Captain Richardson, Of the Sus-
quehanna Tow Line Company, left Havre-
de-Grace at five P. NJ, Saturday for Balti-
more, with twelve barges in tow. When off
Poole's Island, at nine p NJ, terrible gale
was encountered, which cut the barges
loose, and nine of them, it is supposed,
sunk. The persons on board Of the sink
irg barges took ref ge on the other three,
which drifted towards the shore, but before
it was reached one of them sunk, and all on
board, eight persons, were drowned. The
other two, having twenty i've persons on
pboard, reached the shore safely.
The drowned we're George Hook, wife
aud child. of Baltimore Thomas A. Reese,
Of Pcttsgrove, Pa; boy, driver, who was
taken on board at Havre de-Grace ; lady
passenger, from Lock Haven, Pa, whose
first nsme was Jennie, and two unknown
deck hands. The Jetniaia arrived here this
afternoon With Ehe survivors,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Political Notes.

A letter from San Francisco to the New
York Times gives emphatic assurances that
California is in no sense doubtful State,
but will surely give 10000 to $4,000 majori-
ty for Hayes and Wheeler. The writer de.
clares that Nevada will also go Republican,
and that Oregon may be depended on to do
the same-in fact, that the Pacific Coast
States are all sure for the Republican col
umn.
Hon. Edward Joy Morris writes from
Ohio that that State is certain to go for the
Republicans in October, and to give very
large majority for Hayes In November.
The Maine Democrats did elect two of
the thirty one Senators. They had eleven
last year, but perhaps the percentage arith-
metic men can cipher out a Democratic
gain somehow.
Levi @. Bird the Repu blican candidate
for Congress in Delaware, promises to make
an active canvass of the State, and there
are hopes that a vigorous campaign will
transfer the State to the Hayes and Wheel
er column and secure the election Of Mr..
Bird.-N. Y. Times.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Centennial Notes.

THE STORMS DAMAGE-YEsTERDAYs LARGE
ADMISSIONS.
The whole damage by the storm to the
Exhibition buildings is estimated by the
Director General not to exceed $4,000. In
addition to that reported yesterday, it was
confined to the breaking of glass sashes, the
demolition of awnings, and the twisting of
a few ornamental posts. A circular win
dow in the east end of Agricultural Hall
and glass sash in the same building were
destroyed. The annex to the Art Gallery
was in one portion deluged with water, and
piece of marble statuary stained by the
rain drippings from the roof. Twisted anu
broken fagstaffs and leakings from the
roofs of many Of the buildings, make up
the bulk of the damage. case of kid
gloves in the French department of the
Main Building was also injured
The Centennial Commission have nearly
completed revising the awards to exhibit
tors, and they will probably be made public
on the 9th inst.
Yesterdays cash admissions were reported
from the estimates of the Admission In
spectors as follows Main Exhibition, g.
629; Live Stock Exhibition, 1O9.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Tne savannah Sufferers.

APPEAL TO THIS CITY FOR AID-sUBsoRIP.
TIoSs MADE IN RESPONSE
A letter has been received in this city
from Savannah, Georgia, as follows:
"DEAR SIR write to ask you if you will
wait upon the ministers of your city and
see if they will not use their influence
among their congregations for the benefit
of our poor stricken city.
"The Savannah Benevolent Association
are doing a noble work in alleviating the
great distress by which we are surrounded.
Their calls have been very great, and in
consequence their supply is becoming rapid
ly exhausted.
4" also most earnestly ask the prayers
Of your church on behalf of the poor sick
and dying, now in our greatest distress.
"Our sister cities are responding nubly,
yet we feel that the demand will be much
greater than they will be able to give.
"The fever is rapidly increasing, and the
mortality much greater within the last few
days"
In response to this, an appeal was made
in the churches, on Sunday, and notice is
given that any contributions can be sent to
E T. Warner, who will send them to the
Secretary of Savannah Benevolent Asso-
citation, Savannah, Ga. Mr.. Warner already
acknowledges the following subscriptions
Anonymous, ..................... $25 0O
" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .25
/" rs
IoGal, ....................$ $25. 5O
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
THIRD EDITION.
New Castle Items.
Correspondence Of the Commercial.

Correspondence of the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, DEL, Sept. 19.-The excur-
sion of st. Peters church to Pennsgrove
took place yesterday, and was success in
allrespects.
Yesterday was gala day among our
sportsmen. First on the list are Ned Mel
Ion and Tornrry Dodd with 1873 rail birds !;
then Zip KING, 103 /; R. O. Gordon, 20 u.
boulden, W. 81. Jefferson and r. Cooper,
over 90 each. The number below 80 is
legion To-day will no doubt be taken ad-
vantage of and rail will be plentiful at
nome, and among the things of the past in
the marshes.
The washing away of the R. R. track
along the river 'front.' belonging to Morris,
Tasker d Co., will require great amount
OF hlllng, and will affect the works until re-
paired, as by this route they receive their
coal and iron, and understand that only
Two OF the six furnaces were worked last
night, owing to lack of coal to produce gas.
AZ Uheir wharf there was stored several
hundred tons which will be total loss.
1t is estimated that it will require $50O.OO
to repair the damage to Jefferson's wharf.
From examination of the city tax list, I
md that the Colored people are assessed
ana compelled to pay tax to support our
plbllc schools, without receiving particle
OF benefit. In Justice to them should not
the Board of Education turn the amount
they paw over to the Delaware Association
for the Education of Colo-ed people, which,
as understand, extends help 10 the colored
schools throughout the State or to such
other proper person or persons that it may
be devoted exclusively to the education of
the colored children Of our city? Justice,
gentlemen, Justice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
The storm, Below.
DAMAGE DOWN THE PENINsULA-oRIsFIEL.
OCEAN CITY, DELMAR, &c.

DAMAGE DOWN THE PENINsULA-oRIsFIELD
OCEAN CITY, DELMAR, &c.
We have further details from down the
Peninsula, Of Sundays storm. At Crisfeld,
the tide rose very high, flooding many
houses. Live stock was gathered up, and
in some cases placed FOR safety in the cars
standing on the railroad. A number of oys-
tor boats were blown ashore and lay high
and dry when the tide went out. One lies UP
near the railroad engine house. The coal
wharf is damaged, and considerable coal lost
The damage will probably amount to not
less than $4,000.
South of Delmar, many trees were blowI
scross the railroad track, and the telegraph
polls were prostratod in many places.
AT Ocean City, the tide rose very high
and the bridge across Synepuxent Bay was
Managed. A large nnmher Of railroad cross
ties, the wreckage no doubt of some vesse
on the coast, came ashore there.
At Delmar, the force Of the wind was ter.
riic. A new frame house was blown off its
uLderpinning, and number of trees pros
trated in Oakland Park.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Personal AND PERTINENT.

When ought mariners to have fruit at
sea? When they stem the currents.
1t consoles the New Orleans Republican
that Charley Ross will soon be old enough
to find himself
-" "A prudent man, says witty French
man, sis like pin; his head prevents him
from going too far"
The pensive mule is not usually regard
ed as susceptible to pathetic emotions. And
yet he occasionally drops mule-teer.
"A young poet of the realistic school
writes "Time marches on with the slow,
measured tread of a man working by the
day."
When a young lady and gentleman have
controversy about kissing, they generally
put their heads together.
AT an auction of miscellaneous articles
out of doors it began to sprinkle, when a
bystander advised the auctloneer that he
had better put up an umbrella as the next
article.
=" A Miss Post is the reigning beauty at
Newport, and all the young men want to tie
to her." This is generally the fate of rail
pretty girl, and she has no defence Nor
rastoaon Herald.
1t is not believed thai thore is an artist
in the world who can catch the expression
of a woman's face as she puts her nose into
the milk jug and finds that the thunder has
soured the contents.
Appearances are deceitful. At camp
meeting it is difficult to tell from the back
ground whether the man on the front seat
is shouting glory or has just SAT down on a
tack.-NoraUicb Bulletin.
"A Western girl visited a music store and
asked for "The Heart Boiled Down with
Grease and Care" and "When Swallowed
Home made Pies" The clerk at once re-
cognized what she desired.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
SECOND EDITION.
The storm at Cape WAY.

a FRIGHTFuL GALE-DAMAGE TO HOTELS AND
CoTTAGEs-ooNGREssH HALL PIER DAMAGED.
Correspondence. of the Commercial.
CAPE MAY, N. j., Sept. 16.-400 feet of
the Congress Hall ocean pier was demol.
ished by severe gale, last night and to-
day, and only 200 feet left standing.
The sea beat against the boardwalk and
deluged the drive for miles, the spray flying
up to the new depot and into the porch of
the Excursion House.
200 feet of Congress Hall roof blew off at
4 P. M. to-day, and falling on the boarding
cottage on South Lafayette street, in the
rear, belonging to MIR. Geo. Hildreth, COM
pletely demolished it, and nearly did the
same to Mr.. Hall Stanton's house. His
front fence was destroyed by the roof.
Two ladies in the injured house escaped un-
hurt. A boat lying on the beach in front
of McMakin's Atlantic House was blown
over and over, split in two lengthwise and
utterly destroyed. 1t belonged to the Sub
marine Wrecking Co., and was one of our fin
est and best surf boats.
The force of the gale was such that no
one could breast it. The writer was blown
bodily from the front piazza of the Atlantic
House, sprawling in the mud, to the
amusement of everybody but himself, and
suffered severe sprained ankle. Others
were blown about similarly, and walking was
difficult unless you held on. We actually
saw men blown loose from their hold on
front of the Excursion House and driven
before the wind until they got under the
lee of some house or object
At II P. NJ, the gale moderated to a fine
s. w. sea breeze. 1t began at N. E. and
hauled to s. E. 1t is doubtless the equi-
noctial. No marine disasters heard from
yet. Mr.. Geo. W. Greer had the tin roof
blown off his cottage, on Beach Avenue
above the Stockton House.
JOHN MCMAKIN
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Under tine Hammer.

HOW THE FANCY HORSES AND CARRIAGES OF
NEW YORK ''sPoRTs" ARE SCATTERING
The New York correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger says The current week
will witness the sale, under the hammer, of
sundry additional f'road" establishments,
for the benefit of the creditors of we'll
known gentlemen who have been swept in
to bankruptcy. Included in the list are the
hgh-bred trotting horses belonging to the
estate of Mr.. Geo. A. Sherman, banker
One there is, "Young Columbus" which is
considered the most stylish andhandsomest
trotting horse in the State the fast bay
mares, "Belle Brinton" and "Lady Sher-
man = the celebrated chestnut mare, "Kate
Thorn" and the fast bay gelding "Defi-
ance." All these animals have high repu-
tation on the turf, and the sale, accordingly,
attracts much attention among stable men,
Besides the horses, numerous fancy po-
ny phaetons, with coachmal's livery and
other snowy accouUrements, are to be sold
for what they will fetch. Another estab.
lishment of much the same description is
that of James d. Monteith, ESQ.,, likewise
bankrupt. The animals are also well known
at the race course. They are the Young bay
gelding Dashaway, Tecumseh, Boy, Prince,
Bessie ID Josephine and Maria. Follow
ing these sales will be the establishment of
MIR. John I. Appleton, who sails for Europe
on Wednesday. Among his horses are Ro
mau. State OF Maine, Lady Ella, Kate and
Midday. Carriages, phaetons and gold
mounted harness are also on the catalogue
There was time (and not very long ago,
either) when these and many other like
establishments were among the most at
tractive features of the avenues and boule.
wards during the Jerome Park season. The
nreRent dI9nQaIfIOD fnll 10 tI,a afO
OF the panic, and the events which have
followed it, much morelm lmpressively, to the
thoughtful mind, than could whole columns
of sensational writing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19

DEMOCRATS AFTER AN OFFroE.-The rea.
sonable show the Democrats have of elect
ing an Assessor in the Southern District,
has already brought to the surface no less
than seven candidates already known, be-
sides perhaps as many more that may turn
up before the nouination election, which is
expected to be held next Saturday. The
following are the names canvassed: Will
liam a. Quinn, and Daniel Urmy, Second
Ward; Jacob Butz and Henry Bradley, First
Ward; Lewis Mccall O. Il. d. Bedford, and
.FO'Donnell, Third Ward. Daniel Urmy is
the present Assessor, and claims re-elec-
tion in the general assessment year, be-
ctuse it then is worth having. 1t is said
that ex-Councilman Quinn is anxious for
the Office which if true is guarantee that
he will either get the nomination or make
lively times.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
From Salisbury.
HEAVY STORM AND HIGH TIDE IN THE wIcoM
Ioo-PoLITIoAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the CONNIE. cial.

HEAVY STORM AND HIGH TIDE IN THE wIcoM-
Ioo-PoLITIcAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
Correspondence OF the Connie ciGl.
SALISBURY, Nd, Sept, 18.-one of the
liveliest equinoctial storms that has been
along for many years visited this section
yesterday, This morning the streets are
strewn with shade trees blown up by
she roots. Paling and fencing were
wrecked by the falling trees; but outside Of
this, can learn of no damage. The storm
ming from the Southeast, the water was
blown up the Wicomico river, and the big.
gest storm was accompanied by the highest
tide for the last half-century. Reports have
not come in from the country; but no doubt
the newly shocked fodder Jared badly.
The Agricultural and Mechanical Associ-
alton is making ample preparation for their
first annual fair, which comes off the 18th,
18th and 18th prox.
The Tilden and Hendricks club has not
yet succeeded in making much Of g ripple
upon the sluggish current of politics.. 1t is
| too much ope-sided her Tor excitement
| when local issues and local offices are not
in question. There is, however, TO be as
large a meeting as can be drummed up by
the Democrats next Tuesday. The nomi-
nation of Danl M. Henry seems to be per-
tectly satisfactory to the party here, but
there is some severe criticism indulged in
over the way it was brought about. The
Republicans hold their Congressional Con-
vention here on the 10Th inst. have not
heard even rumor who the nominee for
Congress is likely to be.
The merchants complain Of dull trade,
and the mills are not making full time.
The Circuit Court begins its session for
this county on the 25th inst. Several cases
of Importance are on for trial, and the pros
pect is for a long session. B. w.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Disasters nm the Delaware.

On Sunday, at II, a. m five miles below
Ship John Shoal, in Delaware Bay, the bark
Light Brigade, a British ship, Aske. master,
bound from,Queenstown to Philadelphia col
lided with the,schooner Addie Walton, bound
from Philadelphia to Boston, with coal.
The schooner was struck near the knight
heads, had fore and mainmasts knocked
overheard, and sunk in few minutes; one
seaman, Alfred Jaratt, of Portland, who
jumped overheard, was drowned; the re-
mainder of the crew were saved and brought
back to port. Two large schooners are
ashore above Delaware City, and several
small vessels near Port Penn. A dismssted
schooner is at anchor off Delaware City.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
9eaths.

DUPONT.-At Shrewsbury England, on August
29th Joanna, wife of the late Alexis l. dupont
The funeral will take place from her residence, on
the Brandywine, on Wednesday afternoon, the 10th
inst, at $50 O'Clock
DOWNING.-On the 10Th inst, Sarah B. Downing,
in the 18th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her
funeral, from the residence of Mary Downing, 507
O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19
Marrtsaes.

COFFIN N-OAMPBELL-July1s 18th, 1876, at Roxana,
Del, by Rev. William r. Tubbs; Charles. O..
Coffin to Miss Elizabeth Campbell both of Wor-
cester, Co., Maryland
DERICKSoN - WILLIAMS July 9th, 1876 at
Ocean View, by Rev. William R. Tubbs, Isaiah
j. Derckson to Miss Alice Williams, both of Sus-
sex Co., Del.
BISHOP -CARY. August, sth, 1876, Near st.
Georges by Rev. W. R. Tubbs, James R. Bishop,
of w rcester Co., to Miss Belle Gary, of Sussex
Co, Del.
-BUNTING.-August 29th, 1876, at Rox-
ana Del, by Rev. W r. Tubbs Gideon w. Bsh-
op to Miss Belinda L. Bunting, both of Sussex Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19

A NEW CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION. Last
evening at the Republican Club rooms,
Masonic Temple, campaign organization
called "The Bird Guards OF Wilmington
was formed, with the following officers
President, James Scott Vice President,
Anthony Higgins Secretary, A. Brack
Searr Treasurer, Henry O. Conrad Cap
tain, Jas. L Hawkins.
The club will meet this evening at the
club rooms, and all young Republicans are
urged to attend, to sign the roll, become
members, and select uniform. Fall in,
fall in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19

HOME FROM OCEAN GRovE.-Gregg Chand-
Ter and family arrived home from a three
n ontns stay at Ocean Grove, last Wedncs-
d.y. They came home much improved in
health, and speak highly of 1T as place OF
summer resort. During their stay they
we're enjoyed the privilege Of attending a
Us Baptist meeting. and ten days Tenn
pelsnce meeting Of the New Jersev Stat e
Temperance Association About rs Will
n,ne etonians visited Ocesn Grove during
tile three months they were there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19

William D. Baker, a well-known lawyer,
died in West Philadelphia, on Saturday,
aged GA.
The total vote in Maine, lacking one
town and six plantations, was 1856, ,961, Con-
nor's majority being 15,459.
There was severe gale off the New
foundland coast on the 9Th inst, during
which some lives were lost and much prop.
erty destroyed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-09-19

An indignation meeting was held in Lon
don yesterday, praying England no longer
to support Turkey from considerations of
political expediency.
President Grant and his family leave
Long Branch to day for Philadelphia, where
they will be the guests of Mr.. Drexel for
the remainder of the week.