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The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
ALFONSO sTRIKEx BACK.
The Right Of the United states tn I'm.
terfeFe QuestfWMed-A q speck VI War
ClOud I'm the HOriZOn.

terfefe Que speck Of War
Cloud In the HOrizOn. ..
By the meriean Press Association.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-A Herald Gable
special from Madrid says: 1t has just been
ascertained the Spanish Government has ts-
sued = diplomatic note in responee to the
American circular touching upon Cuban af-
fairs. The Spanish note replies in unmis-
taxable language, especially to the proposi-
tion made by President Grant that affairs
existing in Cuba necssitate American inter
ference IN the name Of Humanity and an
International committee. lUn7" 18 r.
In fine the reply of King Alfonso's Cabi-
net is quite belligerent and takes high
ground in all the questions raised by the
American note to European Cabinets, and
the impression in Madrid is that it will
completely counteract the effect produced
by the latter document. The dispatch de-
clared that the existing commerce between
ports of Cuba and the United States has
not suffered to any extent by the progress
of the insurrection on the Island of Cuba.
In fact, instead of commerce having been
diminished it has really increased and
pr spered. The commerce is even greater
0 day than before the insurrectiOn broke
OUT. So the United States Government had
no occasion for complaint and no ground
or its proposed action or interference in
affairs or the trouble existing in Cuba. ''
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
The Bank Of BrandywIne, +

WEST CHESTER, Jan. 15.-Messrs. Enoi
Thatcher and Clement Darlington, appoint.
ed to appraise the assets of the Bank Of
Brandywine, have completed their work
and their statement shows assets to the
amount of $65,556.8S, of which amount
some SIC, 900 are set down as doubtful. Il
is claimed, however, that all the depositort
will be paid in full; although to do this il
will be necessary for the stockholder to pay
in double the amonnt OF stock held by them
Some Of them are unable to pay anything
and therefore It remains to be seen whether
the broken bank will pay fifty or one hund
red cents on the dollar, -' iA ,.n q
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
The Lands Trial.
BY the American Press Association.


BR1DGToN, N. j., Jan. 16.-The Lands
trial was continued yesterday morning with
DR.. Ingraham, who had been recalled, IN
The hands of the defence. He testified that
on the 25th of September, about month
before Carruth died, he and DR.. Bidwell ex-
amined the wound and the matter in the
bullet hole and gave his opinion that unless
the wound was soon opened death from
compression of the brain would intervene.
Mrs. Robinson, member CaIruth's family.
informed him that she would notify him in
the morning as to whether the operation
would be permitted, but failed to keep her
word, and from that time the doctor has
not been consulted and has had
nothing to do with the case
In reply to question propounded by the
Attorney General, he stated that he had no
created the abscess in consequence OF hit
probing. a.l n'' l~ar
DR.. Bidwell's testimony was corrobora
tive. - ~ .. .I,.,.
DR.. Tuller, Carruth's family physician,
testified at length to his treatment of the
patient Immediately after the shooting, uI
to the day he was discharged to make way
for DR.. Brown. His testimony was
to the effect that in Nav, Carruth
was convalescent to all intents and
purposes, .and he had given certificate to
that effect; then he saw DIR. Gross probe to
the depth of two and a-half inches into the
wound, as was shown by: actual measure
mcnt. .,..r,,.,.. .....-aEt
The Court adjourned until Monday morn:
ing. .. .. ADA,
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
SAD DROWNING CASE.

Two boys named Kirk Layton and Frank
Wilson, each about IA years of age, were
drowned near Middletown on Satur-
day last, while skating on Drummond'k
mill pond. Their bodies were afterwards
recovered. Both of these lads were born
in this town and are well known. The lat
ter was a member of the Middletown band
in the capacity of drummer. They were
skating on the mill pond, and ventured
where the Ice was not sufficiently strong to
bear their weight, and falling in the waite,
were drowned before aid could be furnished
There is great sympathy felt Tor the be.
reaYed parents. .--,
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
PrOtracted Meetings.
ST. PAUL'S.


Interest seems to he increasing in revival
meetings in this city.
All last week Mrs. Amanda Smith drew
crowded houses to hear her at st. Paul's
NJ. E. Church, and last evening many were
turned away unable to obtain seats. There
has been large number converted since her
sojourn here. She will probably continue
preaching at this place of worship this
week.
REV. Mr.. INsK1P,
the great reyivalist, preached yesterday
morning and last evening in Asbury Church,
3rd and Walnut streets, to large congrega
tions. He will doubtless remain in the city
several days.
WEST CHURCH,
too, all last week was the scene of very
gratifying revival, during which much in
terest was manifested by the congregation,
and several distinguished gentlemen deliv-
cred sermons.
PRAYER MEETINGS
have seen in progress for sometime in Grace
NJ. E. Church, and have been largely At
tended. The meetings will probably con-
tinue, as there seems to DO much good
accomplished.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17

REAL ESTATE AND STOCK SALES.
On Saturday, at the Clayton House, Mr..
Frank Stidham, auctioneer, sold for j. T.
Heald, the following named stocks and real
states: I u A.-.. .-....
5 shares in the First National Bank Of
Wilmington (on account of VIM. NJ. Canby,
assignee of John McClear 4, Son,) to &.
Dorsey at sI46 50-$732 SO.
200 shares in the Wilmington City Pas
senger Railway Company, to John Jones ut
Sl.25, $3.50. 49,
Lot on Third street. west Of DUPONT st.,
rs feet front by 20 feet 7 inches deep, to
Frank G. Stidham at 80 cents per foot,
$17 5O. nj b.. r..
Three story brick building No. 31S Poplar
street, mortgaged for $3.50, to Joseph Beck
for $1,120. .f l"
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
The Martin King Case.

Martin King, who was convicted in
United States Court in this city last week,
for violating the United States revenue
laws, was soldier of one of the Delaware
regiments, and was voted gold medal,
which he still retains, from bravery at
Fort Pickney, Florida. 1t is thought that
if his case properly represented at Wash
ington, q pardon can be obtained. The
matter will be presented to the President by
his friends Immediately.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
ROBB ERIES,

On Friday evening party of thieves
broke pain of glass from the window Of
B. F. Chalfant's shoe store, No. 813 Mar,
Het street, and stole therefrom a box Of
blacking. They were frightened off before
they could take anything else.
About l:30 o'clock Saturday morning,
some thieves broke the window of Mrs.
John Weir's grocery store on Market street.
sbove 18th, but were frightened away by
the barking of dog in the store before
they succeeded in getting any booty.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
THE ICE CROP.

As yet there is very slim prospect of
there being large crop of ice for the Sum-
lner of 1875. 1t was thought the late cold
snap would have made sufficient to fill the
houses of the dealers in this city, but warm
weather came and dispelled such hopes.
Pusey & Rice commenced on Saturday to
cut on their pond at the mouth of the
Christiana, but were unable to get in but
so or go tons of ice about 81 inches thick.
The ice off this pond they sell exclusively to
fishermen,
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
,Centenniai notes.
American Pre-. . Association

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Late foreign ad-
vices received here state that the President
of the Italian Executive Commission for
the Philadelphia Centennial will leave Rome
in April to take the direction Of the Italian
section. The Spanish Government has is
sued decree creating commission to un.
dertake the task of installing the works OF
exhibits belonging to the Spanish Colonies
in the Philadelphia Centennial. Its mem
bers are to be appointed by the Governments
of Cuba, Porto Rico and the PHILIPPINE
Talands ..,..,. ...p1 ...,f lsl
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
Delaware Bay Gable,

On Friday substantial cable was laid by
the steam-tug Bruce, from the point of Cape
Henlopen to the Delaware Breakwater. A
comfortable Office is being fitted up in the
old lighthouse adjoining the Breakwater
light, and every facility for the transaction
of telegraphic business will be At once pro-
Yided at the pier.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
THE CLAYTON HOUSE,
ARRIVALS UP TO MIDNIGHT.

D.Frank Price, Newark, N. j.; Martin
Z. Calvin, Augusta, Ca; P. P. Morris,
sandusky, Ohio; R. D. Allen, Phila.; Alex.
Browne, Mrs. Alexander Browne. New
York; s. B. Glace, San Francisco, j. N.
Smith, Mrs. J. N. Smith, Phila.; Chester
Brown, Sunshine, COL; Saml. q. Greene,
Phila.: VIM. Fulmer, Phila.; Rev. Aaron
Peck, New Jersey; J. W. Wilson, Roches-
ter, n. Y; W. G. Mendenhan, City; Capt.
Jas. Lawless, Bristol, r. l.; W. L. Copper,
New York; NJ. l.. Miller. Reading. Pa.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
AMNESTY CENTENNIAL.
LATEST REPUBLICAN sPOOk.
The Amnesty Bill-What 1t
In sPrepo ed tO do with IT.
Southern NeBnbePs
fer the Comiennial
Appropriation" 41'
Only . Re-
Publicsn 4 ..li
ACAR0
WASHINGTON, January IA, 1876,

kv American Press Association.
The amnesty bill, although well shaken
n last week, and sifted of all matter that
lould arise from It, to form argument, is
|,kely to have another shaking up this week.
There is strong talk Of making another
Itfort tomorrow to secure the passage of
his bill. II this is not done, there must be
Necessarily delay until new bill is intro
uced, referred to the judiciary committee
Ind then reported back in the regular
purse of business.
Il IL the full expectation that such
banpuvering will commence In the House
,.morrow. After the call of the States
br bills, motion may be made to suspend
he rules, and this will be, however, not to
Ass the bill, but to bring before the
louise for consideration. This will
hermit an amendment to be offered.
nd 1t seems now to be almost generally
Understood that Mr.. Blaine will be permit
td to edge in vote on his favorite hobby
b except jefferson Davis. 1t is conceded
hat this will be voted down by majority
nd Mr.. Blaine and the other Republicans
having thus placed themselves on the record
nough of them will vote for the billtO en-
lure it's passage by the requisite two-thirds
ote.
In this connection may be mentioned a
act that has developed here in the last few
lays that will be quite astonishing when 1t
omes before the people by actual test. Ii
that the Republicans will vote againsl
he amendment offered by Mr.. Blaine, ex-
epting Davis, and have only co-operated
kith Mr.. Blaine solely to support him In
lght against Democratic bill.
They also express fear that they
make some such concession as this
b the democrats to prevent their
hostility to the Centennial appropriation, as
hey state that they see no hope for the bill
bnless that of General Amnesty first pas
|es the House. LA
Judging by the present temper Of the
louise there is no disposition to reopen the
iscussion. The Republicans regret thar
Ar. Blaine lost both his temper and pru-
ence and opened the campaign with such
erce assault upon the Southern people,
ind made illusions which revived memo
fies that would be most pleasant forgotten.
The Democrats regret that they allowed
themselves to be drawn into It.
In summing 1t up 1t might well be said
that both parties retire from its discussion
willingly, and the bill and amendments will
therefore be put through without discus
bion. ~
The Select Committee appointed to in
Festigate the affairs of the Freedman's bank
have through q subcommittee had a
consultation with the commissioners, and
have made partial exaination of the books
eubppnas for attendance of witnesses will
be issued this week, and among those to be
bubpenaed is Mr. Dana, of the New York
Sun, who will probably refuse to come, un-
less he shall be ensured of immunity from
arrest on any civil suit, and even then viii
arrise the question whether the House hat
fhe power to bring witness here "Ts's'
g0lens.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
MUSIC CLASS.

A class for the study and practice OF
Sacred Music has been formed at Trinity
Church. The class meets every Wednesday
evening at 7:3O o'clock. The following
named persons are members of the class :
Organist, Mr.. VIM. J. Parry Musical Di
rector, Mr.. c. B. Rhoads Soprano, Miss
Addie Conner Tenor, Mr.. John Bottomly;
Alto, Miss Virginia Conner Bass, Mr..
Howard O. Ogle. .... .'.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
'l2e -1'' WILMINGTON, DEL, MONDAY JANUARY H. 1876
PERSONAL.

Oh Saturday morning for Pittsburg, where
they have made an engagement to remain a
couple Of weeks. From thence they will go
to Cincinnati and St. Louis to fill other en-
gagements. They will probably be absent
until Spring. ... i-..fa,.. .. 80
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17

The City Street Railway Company, are
thinking of placing new and more conve-
n.ent cars upon the street, with platforms
easy of access from either side. They are
also considering the advisability Of increas '
ing the number of their cars during the
Centennial year.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
A Fatal Runaway.
A FARMER KILLED NEAR SMYRNA

On Saturday, farmer, Jas. Stroud. who
lives about three miles from Smyrna, was
driving home, when his horses becoming
frightened, dashed off suddenly, upsetting
the wagon in which he was, and the occu-
pant was hurled violently to the ground.
He was Instantly killed, having strrck upon
his head and fractured his skull. He is a
well-known and popular farmer and his
death is sadly regretted.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
Millions In 1t

DJ <AAAOS iCUA AObe AoSOCidtAoAs NJ
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Gen Bennett,
Chief of Ordinance, has appointed q com
mittee of ordinance officers to proceed to
Philadelphia to investigate an invention of
Eldridge Wheeler, for welding steel with
iron. Millio.s of dollars have been expend-
cd by the different nations of the earth in
experimenting with this problem, but
without result. Mr.. Wheeler, 1t is under
stood has succeeded in manufacturing an iron
gun with a steel lining, which, in the
opinion of the Ordinance Officers Of the
Army and Navy, is destined to revolution
lie the gun business all over the world
The invention of Mr.. Wheeler is thought to
be re-discovery of the art of manufactur-
ing the famous damascus blade. 1t is un,
derstood that the Prussisn government hes
sent commission which is now en- route
for Philadelphia to. examine and report
upon this wonderful invention. Admiral
Porter, who has examined model of Mr.
Whee!er's gun, expresses very favorable
opinion of It. p
An Investlea.ion. D.,
BY American Press Association.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-For some weeki
past an investigation has been going on IL
the Customs Bureau of the Treasury De
partment, relative to the payment of cot
on claim in favor of Parkman, Brooks &
Co., amounting to over 100000. 1t is
charged that the claim was fraudulent and
that several ex-officials of the department
are implicated in the'fraud. The investiga
ion, it is thought, will be closed within 9
lay or two and the papers in the case with
the report Of the Committee, charged with
the investigation, and list of the guilty
parties sent to the Grand Jury.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
n,aelx Hills II ;cttement.

BY Amel loan Press Associat'on. ,,,,-
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 18.-The Black HIS
fsv.r 4. rscinr violently in this city. Parties
returninc ,st for supplies report meeting par
t;es Ts hv VIII Snndreds pouring snto the hills. A
r'er nsrty ~ Of forty men left here to day and !
! penother of thirty five leave tomorrow: Ine
westher is mild and very favorable 'or
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
DyeiuG from Hunger.
:. or,con Press Association.

BY nherloan fress Assooi"Caou' .I.I
NEW YoRx, January l6.-A Gable special
..vs that news has been received from
Weimar. Germany. that at the village oi
Wsnkenheim there is fearful and wide
spread suffering from hunger with conss
opent spidsmtc Of typl old fever. Forty
nsrsons % are dead, and sixty have been at-
tscbed ont of a pop,llatisn n Of 600.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
An Investigation.
BY American Press Association.
The weather To-day.

For the New England and Miaale States,
and Lower Lake Regioms rain sciu prevail
,oith slight changes in temperature, Southeast
to Southwest wiads and falling barometer.
The Morning herald., 1876-01-17
Amnesty-Ce atennial.
American Press Association.

!
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 1875.
The friends of the Amnesty bill In the
|House tonight, are open in expression that
they shall make no effort to resurrect the
pill, and If 1t 10 done that 1t must come from
|the Republican side. There are numerous
|conjectures as to how the defeat of the bill
will affect the Centennial appropriation. BY
|some it is thought that the Centennial bill
will be defeated, but the Southern members
almost as unit, express the belief that the
bill will pass; that while the Southern Peo-
pie are anxious that amnesty be granted to
Iall It's people and the bill for It has been de-
|1eated, the defeat of such . measure should
not operate to prevent the South from at
testtng her desire to see the Centennial
success, especially a. 1t is intended for the
honor and glory Of the whole country.
Many of the prominent Southern mem
oers, in the House, say the South should
vote solidly in favor of the Centennial ap-
preparation, If for no other purpose than to
snow the North that the South cherishes no
shmosity on account of the defeat OF am
nesty
General Notes.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l18.-The investiga-
,len ordered into Indian:e expenditures prom
1888 some very interesting development con-
hectsd with the Black Hills business. 1t
seems that everything that has been done
~ connection with this matter was IN direct
violation Of treaties and Of laws. y. 4
The friends ofex-Speaker Blaine's "Prest-
uehtiai candidacy more freely admit to day
.hah they did last night that the decision
10 10 mold the Republican Convention at Gin
clnhati, has seriously damaged, If not alto
sether destroyed, his prospects outside OF
New England and Pennsylvania.
Inc Centennial bill has been seriously
delayed and complicated, and it's interests
certainly not promoted, the Democratic
parry badly crippled, and the indications
are are mat the contest will be renewed on
monday, and the Centennial again kept
nack to wait on bill with which It has no
legitimate connections. 'S.l
~ IS reported that the President has said
W several Congressman that he,is prepared
W submit to Congress his conclusion In re-
Eard to Cuba. Il ID probable that the
n. aouse will very soon give him the occasion
w. report BY asking him for the papers re-
tion ttsi,,ng to the Spanish and Cuban nsgotia.
The replies of several, European nations
w. w. .he circular Of the State Department, II
10 "n, n",nNderstood, have been received, and they
C Cml oe transmitted next week to the Senate
s" Somnittee on Foreign Relations, not, how
n,, n.er, 70 be made public. 1t ID surmised the
fdon fnd,nclpai powers are favorable to the posi-
''on Of the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-17

American rebels, and OF WHOM 81 Ess.
lish statesman said: Unfortunate is
the country whose roll Of rebels is not
synonymous with its roll Of patriots"
The old Danbury steam fire engine
Ne. /, of Adams streets, was tested on
Madison street today under the super
vision Of Captain MaiDgsult, Of the
Transfer-bOst. The time of lighting the
fire to the appearance Of water at the
nozzle was lag minutes, and 10 pounds
Of steam was indicated on the gauge
In 20 minutes 30 pounds of steam vas
shown, and IS pounds Of water pressure.
In % minutes 45 pounds Of Steam and
100 pounds Of water pressure, aud in
253 minutes IS pounds of steam and 100
pounds of cold water pressure was indi.
Gated. The old engine showed up we'll
as q steady water thrower and a steam
maker Of rapidly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-17
FOURTH OF JgbE,

Meetfng OF Societies ana Assa,sa.
Night. "
At a meeting held at Cochran Hall
last night, composed of delegates from
different societies and associations who
met for the purpose Of making arrange
ments to celebrate the Fourth Of july.
Captain Chris D. S,einkuhl was elected.
chairman and Fred C. Schaper secretary.
Representatives from the following OF
gapizations were present: Old Folks,
Fire Relief Association, Simon Tuska
Lodge No, 1872, l. 0. B. B., T"ypograph-
ical Union, German Bruder Bund, Cru
etli Society, Euphrates Lodge No. 80, I.
o. B. B., st. Georges Society, Maenner.
Choir, German Benevolent Society, Tur-
ner Society, Heddeikel Lodge No. 100,
|. 0. B B, German Casino, Father
Mathew Temperance Society. The pro.
posed celebration was generally discussed
BY the delegates, ard on motion a com
mittee OF arrangements, ETC., was .se.
lected as follows: Messrs. John a.
Roush, M. MeFadden, Charles A. Beehn,
Martin Cohen, P. Dougherty. TIE meet
ing then adjourned, to meet again on
Tuesday night Eext at the same place,
and the secretary was instructed to send
out invitations to all societies not epre-
sented at that meeting, requesting them
to send three delegates each TO the next
meeting. On Tuesday evening the com.
mittee on arrangements will report as TO
the plan Of procession, celebration, etc.
The plan, we believe. is to have a street
procession and a meeting, at which the
Declaration of Independence will be
Tread by Colonel C D Mclean, and an
address delivered by Hon. w. 4. Avery
on the history Of Shelby county and its
| citizens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-17
church services To.Morrey.

CthMEtu OSHNACch AO-MuEEHVs
THE following notices are inserted free Of
charge. We request that officers of churches,
who desire so to do, will furnish us. on Sat-
urdays, with brief notices of services in
their respective places Of worship;
Linden Street Christian Church = Sunday
school at9am. Communion service at 10 80
am. Preaching by David Walk at Ills am.
and 5 pm.
81, Lazarus EpiScoppD Church, Madison
street-Seryices at 1879 an, and ats pm;
s~uuday-schoCl at . am. Rev. G @, Parsons,
rector.
St. John NJ. =. Church. corner Vance and
Lauderdale = Preaching at II am. by the pas
tor, at s PIN. by Rev. VIM. Shimmin.
First Methodist Church Services at II a. IN.
and s;l5 pm. by Rev. 7. R, s. Rosebrough.
Sunday school. $3.50 Am. Seats free.
ST. Mary's Cathedral, Poplar street-Regu-
lar services, 7 and II am. and pm. Chill
dron's service, SPIN; address by Rev. Mr.,
Parsons.
Fort Pickering NJ. Il. Church, corner Sixth
and jackson streets-Services at II am. By
Rev. Wm. Shimmin; at 8 pm. BY the pastor
First Baptist Church-Services at IL am
and 1880 pm, by Rev. Dr.. Lotion. Sabbath
school, . pm. es0
Central Baptist Church Services at II Am
and Sp.m., by DIR. Landrum, pastor. Sunda!
! school at $3.50 am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-17
Personal.

Horace Bartee, the great soda. water
dealer, at 1913 Main street, retailed last
Sunday over one thousand glasses Of
soda and mead at his stand. This is an
evidence Of how his soda is appreciated
The many friends of S. B. Robbins
are urging his claims for the position OIL
magistrate in the Fifth Civil District,
The voters express their preference for q
nominee Of the C~onvertien on their bal
lots at the primary election this after
noon, and none are better qualified OF
would give more satisfaction as a magis
trate than Mr.. Robbins.
Captain James P, Prestige, late of the
house of Musson & Co and Of the house
of Prestige, Graham 4 Co., of New Or
leans, has connected himself with the
house Of James S. Richardson & Co., o.
our city. Captain Prestige comes to oul
city highly recommended as a gentleman
and a thorough business man, and viii
no doubt become popular with our PEG
pie, both in business and social circles