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The Morning herald., 1876-02-16

A. the hotels and large boarding houses
are making preparations for the increased
patronage they expect during the Centen-
NAL, the various lines Of transportation for
passengers are engaged In a similar work.
The Wilmington City Passenger Railway
Company are having their cars overhauled
and will make every necessary arrange
msnt to meet any emergency requiring ex.
tsnsive means of conveyance.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-16

Of admission, the visitor. IVES 20 taxed beiore
he left the buildings and g1eunds that the
charge amounted to an extortion. This is
something to which Americana WIN be much
less likely to submit than Austrians. II
these grants are to be . monopoly 1t win 60
toward destroying al the good results ex-
pected to flow from the Exhibition. We trust
that in making any concession the directors
will take the utmost pains to protect the
people. ,.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-16

Information received at Washington states
that Bear Wolf, Crow chief, came into the
Crow Agency on the Goth of January, and
stated that he had been at Fort Peas at the
mouth of the Big Horn; that he had had a
battle with the Sioux, killing 6; that 400 or
800 Sioux are around Fort Pease, killing the
inhabitants at every opportunity, Eve per-
sons having already been wounded.
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osS0 1AA . OvSA4eyS ASoAAsS8 SA~Se - ~"
the rigid search that was being-msds Tor
him, he might be discovered; determined, Il
possible, to get on board Of her. TO DO this
hs induced the hands on board the brig TO
lower his boat, and in the darkness At
tempted to board her. He was unsuccsss-
full. The captain and family OF the brig
deeply sympathixed with the refugee and
offered to do all they could for him. His
chances looked very black after this, but he
got on board Of an English steamer bound
for Gibralter, and on her succeeded in reach.
ing little port in Spain, afty miles south
ward called Denia. While there the Eng
lish captain grew alarmed and Mr.. Dockray
went ashore, where he remained for six Of
eight hours. His chances looked black IN
deed !; but, luckily for him, he met the
captain Of . felucca-one Of the fruit Or
smuggling craft are to be found oil over the
waters Of the Mediterranean. This man
agreed, for q skinfull of wine and provi-
sions, to see him through. not because he
was an American, but because he had
known Z monk named Don Mariana, an old
friend Of the skipper, tried during the
troubles in Spain of years gone by. sss,
ACROSS THE cut. .4.-
Mr.. Dockray took passage with the Cap
tain Of the felucca, agreeing toall the terms
and having purchased from an Italian for 81.
This WAS peculiar document, which set
forth that its holder was m individual Afty-
seven years old and native Of Genoa. But
1t answered ito purpose and was never call
ed In question. The greatest trouble that
the refugee experienced was during the trip
toward the coast Of Africa, whittier the
craft was bound. A storm arose and the
light battened boat was wet from stem to
stern by the waves into which She dived,
when her canvass had to be taken In. The
utmost CONSERVATION prevailed among
the crew and Mr.. Decay felt that he had
only fed from one danger to dare another.
Tho course was toward Morocco, and after
dangerous voyage Tangiers was reached,
and Mr.. Dockray ONE more gladly stepped
upon terra trna even in land where there
was scarcely soul who could by any POSI-
bility appreciate his situation The weather
having been 30 bad, - before described, the
Captain of the felucca did not dare TO At.
tempt the passage across the strait toward
Gibraltar. rs
THE RxFuox1's HAVEN.
In day or two 1t was effected, and then,
being on English territory, Mr.. Docray, was
secure. The spaniards had no further hold
upon him. he had escaped from tho grip
of those who would have been only too glad
to have garrotted him, according to the
original sentence, or sent him to the galleys.
which, by the way, were nearer to him at
Tangiers than at any time during his incar.
ceration.
Mr.. Dockray went to London on the
steamer Europe, and be has fled claim
against the Spanish government for $780,
900 for false imprisonment.
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THE, HERALD.
WILMINGTON, FEBRUARY Is, 1876
AnsIMPoarANT MEAsURE.

A correspondent sends us q communl-
cation ssdey. approving the IDEA
which ,hasra taken shape IN Coune''
for the Sstablishment in our city, OF an in
.pectorihR ,of meats, which are to b. Of
fered fos.sur tsblss by butchers or Others
The 3fiiaance which Council proposes
to pass se,nSosro5v night is directed toward.
the prevention sf the sale Of deceased
meats d. Zach as by reason Of untimel,,
death a. from other causes would be even
suspic3suly dangerous to the health OF the
public,,ss1,o u a1 .,.....
The measure has our hearty approval
and support, as it certainly should have Of
every citizen Of Wilmington. Anything
which Is directed towards the purifcation
Of a cities market from anything in an!
manner harmful to the health Of the in
habitahts, will be received with approba-
ton BY the public, and especially where
the object 20 directly and vitality concerns
each and every one. Possibly in nothing
20 much as the meats which people con-
sumo is there 90 much danger Of disease,
not entirely because they consume more Of
it thaso af any other article Of diet, but
becauSx Aom ahe natureof the article there
is more danger that it may, without the
csnsQpAgs knowledge, contain impure or
unwhbassonle matter, or it may even be
diseased and no evidence Of it appears to
nine-tspths Of those who would eat it.
Muchio the disease Of large cities is cou-
tracted from this and similar sources and
anytaings which will tend to lessen the
dangsris certainly matter for congratu-
'latiop,sIr -.'''
But if tho ordinance pass as is likely,
Council will then have quite as important
sdusy to perform, which, neglected or lilly
accomplished will render the measure
abortive. The ordinance is an excellent
one, its passage will meet with universal
approval, but to accomplish what it is pro-
posed to accomplish: the selection as
inspection, Of gentleman Of qualification
and ability who will carry out the spirit
of the measure and not render it dead
letter, is necessary.
There are already numerous applica-
tions for the Office, some Of whom are
competent and reliable, but there are
among the number applicants who are no
more competent to perform the duties ofthe
Office than they are to be Secretary Of State.
We sincerely hope that Council will moi
suffer the ordinance to become so much
buncome by selecting an unit man for the
place. There are many, we have no doubt,
who would accept the place who are equal
in every requirement to it, and it is such
. one who should bo selected, and not
some oae simply because he is to be re-
warded for political services.
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CAPT. v1cToR M. RANDOLPH died near
Blount Springs, Ala, on Jan. %. he was
born in Culpepper county, Virginia, July
"a, 1907, was commissioned from that State
a midshipman in the United States Navy in
the year 1914, and sailed under Capt.
Stephen Decatur. He served with great
credit In the fierce conflicts with the Algerine
pirates, that ended in their determination.
He was with the late Capt. Josiah Tattnall
at the bombardment Of Vera Cruz, and
caught the latter in his arms when he fell
dangerously wounded by a Mexican missile
During President Taylor's administration
he was given the command OF the United
States ship Albany, and in obedience to
orders from Washington, he disbanded the
several hundred adventures who had COL
lected on Round Island for the unlawful
purpose OF invading Cuba. Soon thereafter
BY the merest accident, war between the
United States and Spain was averted, as
follows: The United States sloops- of.war
Albany and Germantown, each carrying
twenty-five guns, under the command of
Capt. Randolph, happened to cast anchor in
the harbor OF Havana at the time when a
reign Of terror prevailed, just following the
executions of Lopez and Crittenden. A
Spanish trigate and brig had captured the
crew OF an American merchantmen, under
pretence that they were filibusters. Capt.
Randolph visited Captain General Concha,
demanded their release, and was refused.
After stormy interview the former left,
informing the latter that he would set free
the American crew before sundown. The
Albany and Germantown were Immediately
put under way, and sailed out under the
bristling guns OF Moro Castle. In sight
were the Spanish f:igate and brig, conveying
the captured American merchantmen to-.
ward the mouth of the harbor. Thousands
of the citizens of Havana thronged the
shore to witness the expected naval battle.
The guns of the United States vessels were
shotted, and all hands ordered on decks to
prepare for action, and then the two bore
down upon the Spaniards. When the dis.
lance between them was less than league,
the United States steam frigate saranac,
commanded by Capt. Tatnall, appeared,
and made signals to the Albany to heave to.
As Capt. Tatnall ranked Capt. Randolph,
the latter was compelled to obey, much to
the chagrin of the now excited and expect
ant crews of the two vessels that had been
prepared for action. The saranac, whose
commander had gottan wind of the situa-
tion that morning, had been put under full
headway Of steam, in order to prevent hos
tilities that would have resulted in q final
declaration of war between the two coun-
tries. He had bis orders from Washington
to keep peace at all hazards. A delay of
less than twenty minutes and the saranac
would have reached the scene too late to
prevent fight that would have been
speedily followed by the invasion and cap.
ture Of the Island of Cuba by the United
States forces
The Morning herald., 1876-02-16
POLITICAL.

ITO THE ELECTORS OF NEW CASTLE
L COUNTY.
FELLOW CITIZENS: I again offer myself to
your confederation al candidate for the
ONCE OF sheriff OF New Castle County. Sub
ject to the Nomination Of the Democratic
Party. Thanking my friends for their for.
mer support, am respectfully yours,
febl4.tl ISAAC GRUBB.
The Morning herald., 1876-02-16

! ON Thursday last during the debate on
the Consular Diplomatic bill, Eugene Hale
made several attempts to be witty, one Of
which was in thrust at Mr.. Springer, Of
Illinois, in which he stated that that gentle
man was never invited to public dinners and
receptions by the officers of State. To
which the following stinging reply was made
by Mr.. Springer: sa g ''t7 ~>o5s
~ do not know whether the gentleman
has been authorized to notify me that am
to receive social ostracism from tbs mem
bers Of this Administration or not on &C.
count of my efforts to reduce the expendi
lures Of the Government; but II I am to
have notice served upon me and other gen.
men that we are not to be honored with In
vitations to dine with these gentlemen IN
high places on account of our cour on this
and other bills (because, as the Chair knows
and can assure the House, I have been ex-
ceedingly respectful to every gentleman
here in my social intercourse and relations,
and careful that no personal offence should
be given BY me to any gentleman upon this
aoor), If we are to have such notice served
upon US, If we are to he socially ostracised
oy reason of our efforts to cut down expen-
ditures in this Government, all lhave to say
to the gentleman from Maine 10 that we can
stand It quite as well as they can. More
over, it is no evidence Of mans integrity
or Manhood that he rides on the avenue
with those in high places, or dimes with
those occupying high positions Of power, or
that he is the recipient Of the hospitalities
Of those who have plundered this District
and are now complaining because their days
Of peculation are at an end. Further than
that, let me tell the gentleman that 1t is no
evidence Of mans ability or character
that he is permitted to dine In these high
places with the people to whom he has re-
ferred, because men lately enjoying such
privileges are now serving out terms in the
penitentiaries, while others are on their way
to join them as rapidly As the law can take
them" Laughter and applause.
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S8.
THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE
i FOR SHERIFF
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hold myself euoJect 10 tne lurtner ulspo61
tion Of the Spanish government. Respect
fully yours, F. A. DocKaAY.
To Hon. G. GUSHING, American Minis.
tor.
RExANDED TO THE MoNAsrERY.
In reply to this communication the
American Consul at Valencia, Mr.. Earring.
ton, received a telegram from the American
Legation notifying him that the Spanish
government had been informed of his sur
render, and that It had forwarded an order
remanding Mr.. Dockray to St. Augustine
Monastery. On receipt Of this informal alton,
through the Consul, Mr.. Dockray deemed
himself completely absolved from any re-
sponsibility growing out of the parole, but,
to satisfy himself thoroughly, visited the
local Governor and inquired If any order of
that character had been received, and, upon
being Informed in the negative, decided to Of.
feet his escape at the first opportunity. To
carry out this purpose Mr.. Dockray left
Valencia at daylight the next day, dis.
guised as q peasant, and for three DAYS was
secreted on board the American brig L.
Staples, lying in the roads. Meantime the
alarm had gone abroad ashore and Mr..
Dockray had to endure something even
worse than his incarceration in tho monas.
try. On the second day French steamer
bound for Marseilles was about leaving,
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Middletown transcript., 1876-04-01

The buildings and grounds were thoroughly
examined and Informally approved, as the
committee will report only to the Court IN
regular session. At l:30 p. M. dinner was
announced, which, as customary, could not
fail 70 please the palate Of the most fastidious
epicure. After dinner the President Of the
Board, Thomas Bird, stated the desire of the
Trustees to have the same appropriation for
maintaining the almshouse as for the past
three years, viz, net $33,00o Mr.. Febiger
asked a statement Of receipts and expendi-
lures, which the Treasurer of the Board,
VIM Reynolds, at once submitted, giving
receipts and expenditures of the past four
years, showing careful outstanding of re-
sources and reduction of the debt of 81 900.
Mr. Febiger desiring an estimate in writing
of the amount needed for 1876 and for what
purposes, the supply committee submitted the
fol owing for amshouse. Sic, 900; for outside
relief $40, 900; for interest account, $l ,3s2 !;
for maturing debt July Is, 1876, $4,000; for
incidentals and repairs, $2,Ooo-total, $685.
1872. The result remains with the action Of
the Levy Court Trustees present-Bird.
Evans, Brinton, Armstrong, Springer, Lackey,
Baker, Murphey, Ferguson and Lodge.
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-01
fror the Middletown Transcript. ]
CANTON ETTE."

DEDICATED WITH LOVE TO NY Friend MARY N. STAN
miss thee, miss thee, my darling, sweet
babe,
NV heart for the time seemed crushed with
the blow;
7 cried out aloud to my Saviour and God
To keep from my life this terrible woe.
saw thee grow paler, as angels obeyed
The mandates of Him, who doeth all we'll
| tried in my agony hard to retain thee,
And clung to thee closer, as bade thee fare
well.
Nv heart in its trials seemed bursting with
sorrow,
And my lips to its throbbing, requiem
moaned-
thought never could give thee up, darling,
And live through the trial, with reason en-
throned.
But God sent his spirit to hold and sustain
me.
And bade me look up to his mansion on high:
Where angels were singing (their snowy
wings bearing
Nv darling sweet babe) sceet lullaby.
Nv heart grew more restful, my soul more
sustaining,
l crushed back the tears, that e'er dimmed
the sun,
And tried in anguish, with bowed head, to
murmur,
Thy will, oh God, not mine, now be done.
Fare thee well, fare thee well, angels are
round thee
What is this home to that home up in Heaven
Watch for me, wait for me, plead for me
Carling,
That |, too, may come when these eartf
chains are riven.
RosALIENE
Middletown transcript., 1876-04-01
Maryland Affairs.

An IMpuDENT THIEF.-On Saturday nigh
last colored mao named Wright. awaiting
trial in the Denton Jail for the robbery Of the
residence of Judge Ford, near that town, es'
| capped from the Jail by removing the lock.
He went at once to the Judges house, and
| was recaptured next morning while eating his
breakfast in the Judges kitchen.
Burned TO DEATH.-A little three year old
daughter of William Coulbourn. residing
near Coubourn's Corner. in Caroline county,
was burned TO death few days ago. Her
clothes caught fire in the absence of her
mother, who returned to find her child writh-
ing in the agonies which the flames were pro-
ducing.
A farm of ninety-six acres, with first-class
dwelling, &c situated on Town Point at the
junction of the Elk and Bohemia rivers, in
Cecil county, the property of D. q. Evans,
was sold last week to Joseph T. Williams, Of
Montgomery county, Pa, for $4,275 cash,
subject to mortgage of $4,000.
Arthur Rochester, colored man, residing
near Ingleside, Queen Anne's county, died on
the 10th, 7s years Of age. By industry and
economy he had accumulated handsome
parcel of real estate, worth about $25, ,00e.
He was the father of 26 children.
Messrs. J. B. and H. Brown, as trustees,
sold at Crumpton, Kent county, tract of l5l
acres of land. belonging to the late johnson
Harris, to P.J. Hawk for 1901. Also l73
acres Of land, near Crumpton, to S. J. Trus-
low, of New York, for So per acre.
The farm of John R. Pumphrey, containing
100 acres of land, with comfortable frame
dwelling, on the north side Of Severn river,
about three miles from Indian Landing, has
been sold to Mrs. Ada Coleman, of Baltimore,
for $700.
The Groome Guards of Elkton were called
out 10 capture the prize fighters who were ex-
pected on the trains. The principals, how
ever, got into the town and out Of it, before
the fact was known.
The Chestertown Transcript says, on the
authority Of one of the most experienced
growers in Kent county, that the recent cold
snap did not injure the incipient peaches.
The citizens of Caroline county have petit
toned Congress for 100000, with which to
deepen the Choptank river between Denton
and Greensborough.
Unless another appropriation is made it is
feared the digging out of the Wicomico at
Salisbury will amount to but little.
Snipe shooting has begun on the salt
marshes in the lower Peninsula. The game
is said to be plentiful.