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The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
wslmi,osom 6 Wessern Railroad.


An important notice was given by COM
mittee Of bond holders of the Wilmington
and Western Railroad. The committee, of
which Hon. Daniel NJ. Bates is chairman,
and William Candy Secretary, Announce
that they represent parties who hold more
than majority of the bonds of the road,
and who have associated themselves for
mutual protection in case 1t should be sold
under pending judicial proceedings. They
declare 1t a part of their purpose to secure
to every bond holder his prOportionate in
terest, and therefore invite all holders Of
bonds to deposit them with the Guarantees
Trust and Safe Deposit Company, of Phila-
delphia, In trust for the common interest,
before September LIST.
There has been no interest paid on the
mortgage of the road since July 1, 1878, so
that (the coupons being quarterly, )there are
now eleven coupons due of about e0, 900
each, making the interest accrued and over
due, say 100000.
Some months ago an effort was made for
a reorganization Of the road, creating new
corporation with no debt, but simply COM
mon stock, the bondholders to have So per
cent, the unsecured debt holders 10 per
cent, and the old stockholders 5 per cent.
This suggestion, however, was decisively
disapprOved by some OF the heavy boIdhold-
ers, and II 10 now apparent that unless the
| proceedings be thrown into litigation the
road must go to the Sherid's hammer.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
PAYING UP TAXES,
What the Receivers are Doing.

Wh0t the heceeceTS are O0tUDs
Monday was the last day that taxes were
received and the five per cent. taken off.
This day as usual proved the same
as others preceding had; there was a rush
to make payments, and consequently the
Receivers were kept busy. Forty-eight
thousand dollars were received from the
two Districts. Mr.. Provost of the Northern
receiving $25, 900, and Mr.. Farmar of the
Southern, 1913 900. For the month of July
Mr.. Provost collected $103, ,294.45, and Mr..
Farmar, 500, 900, while for the same month
last year the former collected sos, S,512 81,
and the latter, $4,000, making little
more than 81 900 over the amount collected
last year. This is certainly worthy of note
in these stringent times. Mr.. Provost re-
ceived for the last three days in July of last
year $12 900, $12, 1000, and $1S 900, and for
the same days this year $1,000, $I1 900, and
$25, 900, respectively. Mr.. Farmar for the
same days last year received $l2, 900, SO, 900
and 900, against $4,000, $4,000 and
1923 900, respectively, for this year.
The collectors say, notwithstanding the
three per cent. increase on the school tax,
and the hard times, that the taxes have
been paid up better, and greater amount
received thus far than during any proceed.
ing year.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
NEWS
WILMINGTON BULLS AND BEARS.


The Decline IN Stocks-Hosc Mech WiI-
nstsgton 10 Ineerssted-Fe Fearful Tsssssb-
ling In Psn,ssysvanta Raisroad Stock
Yesterday.
A representative of the HERALD yester-
day afternoon had conversation with the
leading brokers of this city In reference to
the amount that Investments from this city
are interested in any risk stock that may
now be upon the nk1Dket. 1t was ascer-
tained that in Hestonville which so agitated
the Philadelphia market on Saturday, Mon
day and even yesterday there::was not great
deal invested from this city. Thers had
been about 81, 900 in shares Of It held here
but the holders were so fortunate as to haye
sold about the middle of last week at 38
cents, and we're therefore short when the
panic sprung upon the market and in posi-
tion to buy, which they did at 80 cents, and
are therefore the gamers.
Yesterday considerable excitement pre-
vailed among the spectators in Pennsyl-
vania railroad stock. Of this stock there
are nearly ten thousand shares held in this
city, and the quotations of this as they are
marked upon the bulletin board of quota
tions at Messrs. Craig, johnson & Co.'S, are
watched with considerable anxiety, but
even more yesterday than at any time pre-
viously, as the purport of this article will
show there were ample reasons for. The
market opened in the morning with this
stock quoted at 52A firm and sold at the
same until nearly IL o'clock, being strongly
held at that figure. At 11:30 1t commenced
to decline, and then there was perceptible
uneasiness among those interested in this
city. kilograms from the Board in Phila-
delphia, we're constantly arriving, and just
before twelve O'Clock, Messrs. Craig, John
son g. Co. received one stating that the
cause of the decline was an ugly rumor
that gained currency on the street that the
company would declare only ~ per cent
dividend, and when there was adGed to this
excitement rumor that there was large
amount of forged stock in the street, the
price went reeling down to 40, decline Of
$3.50 per share or per cent, the par being
fifty.
At the regular meeting of the stockholders
which was held about halfpast O'Clock,
The usual dividend of two per cent. was
declared, and the effect upon the market
was instantaneous as in less than thirteen
minutes the price jumped to So or 81 ex-
dividend, a reaction of 6 per cent. Anxiety
continued In the matter up to 3 O'Clock
when the stock market closed in Philadel-
phia. Shortly after the bell had announced
that time, the messenger from the Western
Union Telegraph office. walked in, and as
MIR. johnson took the dispatch and glanced
at it he remarked, Well that's all right
she closed at 505s ex DIVIDEND" and it was
chalked on the board as the last quotation
for the day. 1t is generally regarded as q
result of the feverish excitement consequent
uPon the failure of Hestonville, and the
rally to-day will be complete.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
The Surrounding Country.

A couple of horses attached to an express
wagon backed over the wharf above the
freight house at the foot of Market street,
Chester, on Saturday, and for awhile fears
for their recovery were entertained, but they
were rescued in good condition. a5
At noon on Saturday the body of Joseph
Simcox, who was drowned few days before
near Stokley's shipysrd, was found floating
in front of Marcus Hook by Thomas G..
Lock of that place. Coroner Minshall was
notified, and in the evening he held an In
quest. The verdict was that deceased had
come to his death by accidental drowL ing''
while bathing in the river Delaware on the
9th inst.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02

NOTICE T0 DELINQUENT CITY TAX
IN PAYERS FOR 1875.
The undersigned having given notice and
called time and again on Delinquent tax
Settled with the City Finance Committee
for 1875, as required by law, now give notice
to the few delinquents still on the books,
that they must call Immediately and pay
their taxes for the past year, and thus save
cost and trouble.
Office No. 10 East Sixth street, between
Mark ct and King,
Hours from o'clock o. m. to II M, and
from 2 to and Ito p. m.
Receiver of Northern District, includ1ng
all north of Sixth street.
EDWARD FARMER.
Receiver of Southern District, Qncluding
all south Sixth street.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Something for Farrell to lcead.
TNeW York Herald of Yesterday

A Workingmen's Meeting was held In
Tompkins Square yesterday, after which a
procession was formed and proceeded to the
City Hall to ask for work from the Mayor,
the Comptroller and the Commissioner Of
Public Works. All this was we'll enough,
but these workingmen seem to forget that
supply men out of employment with labor,
and that city governments are not organized
as labor bureaus. In times of public dis
the impossible task Of Keeping our unem.
ployed laborers employed the effort would
increase rather than diminish the general
suffering. s~sas
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Contracts A,carded.

Philip Quigley of this city, has received a
$4,000 contract for building cattle sheds
for the cattle show IN the Centennial
grounds to accommodate 800 cattle and 400
horses. The work has already been begun.
The contract tor heating the Conference
Academy has been awarded to 7. K. Jones
s. Bro, of Dover, at 81, 400. The building
is to heated by hot air, instead of steam, as
before.
The contract for putting up the second
story of the Dover post-office has also been
awarded to Mr.. Burns, at So, ,437 .02. Pro-
vision will be made in the building for the
accommodation of the u. 8. Courts.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
ThA Black HxLls.

; Capt. E. q. Alexander, formerly letter
carrier in this city, is 10 the Black Hfl1s
with party of gold seekers. The compa-a
ny to which the Captain is attached was
organized at Bismarck, Dakota Terri'6Fy,s
is 26O strong, and well equipped and aYmsd.,
They have train of one hundred wagons,
which moves in detacl,ments, Capt. Alex.
ander belonging to Donahoe's. Deadwood
is the objective point of the party. They,
were four days behind Custer in his memo
rable fight with Sitting Bull.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
RehOIOth this Summer.

Rehoboth from all representations still
sort. The hotels are crowded and said to
be admirably managed. The visitors are
determined upon enjoyment, and in the ac-
compllshment of this have greatly modified
the habits of both manner and dress. THE
increase in card playing and drinking over
last season is said to be very perceptible.
With this exception there is nothing to mar
the views of the fastidious.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Ye1.SOMQL.

Anthony walks out, William walks in,
and Judge Fisher stays down in Milford
and sucks his fingers.
Bayard Taylor is at his home at "Cedar-
CROFT" in Chester county, Pa.
Mr.. Pickles don't seem to care so much
after all about the Craftsmanship of that
committee.
Andrew NJ. Stewart, of Irvine, Scotland,
and James Stewart, of Hamilton, Ont, are
on visit to their brother, Charles Stewart,
who resides on Front street, near Madison.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
WILMINGTON. DEL. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2. 1876
wHEREALADDERLEDr 70.

~ Elopement That Was Not RossoMtio.
The quiet of this place, saysa Claymont
correspondent, has been somewhat ruffled
the past few days by the recital of an event
that had its beginning in all the novelties of
q romance, but found a denouement In the
ridiculous. A young man here has been en-
amoured of a young lady, of fair education
and personal attractions of no mean order.
His affections met with reciprecation, and
as her father would not for an ins ant coun-
tenance marriage between them, an
elopement was the first thing that suggested
itself to the two. and on very dark night
very recently he handed syIph-like form
down from ladder that found its termina-
tion at her bed room window. At Church
mans Wharf boat was moored, and into
this the stalwart young man helped the
fair one, and with one splash of the oars the
craft sped rapidly out into the stream. But
a sudden change came over the happiness of
this dream. The young lady repcnted what
she had done, and insisted upon being taken
back to her papa. The young man, hardly
able to realize the sudden change, begged
and implored her to fly with him, and they
would be made man and wife, but the young
lady remained firm to her purpose to return
uOmC1 auu tuClO W 10 uO SOuio AOiV AOl AAsA ,
as gentleman, but to comply with the re-
quest, and this he did, though with consid-
cradle reluctance. The cold gray Of day was
just breaking in the horizon, and when they
had landed, and were proceeding up
Churchman street to the home of the young
lady, the figure of man was
seen advancing with shot gun on his
shoulder, who proved to be the father of
the young lady. He had gotten up early,
and seeing a ladder In very unusual way
against the house, concluded that that lad
der didn't grow there, aud he went to the
top of 1t and found where 1t led to, and
that the fair one of eighteen summers and
winters was not there. Then it IVES he
took down from the mantel piece that trus-
ty old weapon that his grand father SO
proudly bore in the revolution, and started
"Papa |" she said, "we've had such q nice
ride on the river" eyes" said the young
man. "lt was delightful" EYES," said
the old man as he took down the heirloom
from his shoulder, and fingered about the
lock, "but IL was not pleasant as | propose
to make it If you cannot travel faster than
powder and lead. Then iJ was hat stood
on three hairs, two coat tails stood up like
sails on yacht, two legs struck an atti-
tude like pea sticks ready for the peas, and
before the heir loom could be brought to
bear, the hero had gone. Where the echo
answered not, but the young lady has lost
all taste for romance on bread and water
and sighs for one good square attack on
beef steak and onions or ham and cabbage.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Minor Locals.

Another rain yesterday.
A good cider crop is promised.
New grain is in market already.
The potato crop is poor in this county.
Second Street Market is we'll ATTENDED.
With all the rain in this vicinity, the
roads keep dusty.
The Gas Company has declared dividend
of three dollars share.
The fishermen are improving the time, as
the season nears its close.
Fishing in the CHI istiana, yesterday, gave
employment to about $50 persons.
Two excursions to the ocean tomorrow.
A CHARGE of sea bath is offered to oil.
Wilmington now mourns the loss of two
of the leading base ball clubs of the coun-
try.
The Woman's Temperance Union will
meet this afternoon, at O'Clock at Grace
Church.
The FELTON, is becoming very popular with
Philadelphians as means of travelling
with ease and comfort
The name of "Honeybrook" Station, on
the Wilmington and Reading Road, has
been changed to "Ferndale."
The peach crop in the neighborhood of
Milford, is said to be an entire failure. The
fruit is now selling at two dollars per bas-
ket.
Speakman & Bros have given their store
on Shipley street a new coat Of green paint,
thereby adding to the place an attractive ap
pearance.
The Washington Boating Club composed
of ten members from the Washington Fire
Company propose going down the bay today
to cruise around for two weeks.
The Junction and Breakwater R. R. have
run excursion trains to Lewes the past two
Sundays to accommodate Rehoboth travel,
but very few persons went either day.
A man riding upon the tail end of a
wagon loaded with watermelons, fell out at
the corner of Seventh and Market streets,
yesterday morning. He sustained only
slight injury.
The steamer Falcon. which foundered
near Collins Beach some time ago, has beer
raised, and was compelled to stop at New
Castle In order to adjust the lighters. She
will come to this city for repairs.
Mrs. Waterman, of Bay Hundred, Talbot
county, completed quilt made Of 1876
pieces in almost as many shapes, made from
fabrics obtained by her husband, sea-far-
ing man, from almost every nation of the
globe.
| James M. Watson, Esq, has been recon-
missioued as Justice OF the Peace and No.
tary Public for New Castle county, by Gov
ernor Cochran, for seven years, dating from
yesterday. He received his commission
yesterday morning and was sworn in by
Esquire Publ.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS,

Tho undersigned give notice that the
State County and Poor Tax, for the year OF
1874 is now due, and thev will be found at
their Office, No. 6ls MARKET STREET. un-
til the first day of July, for the purpose OF
receiving the same, and from July 10 Sep
ternber /, they will be at No. 10 EAST
All delinquent taxpayers for 1875, are re-
duested to call and settle their taxes dm-
mediately) without further notice, or their
property will be advertised for sale.
JOS. L. CARPENTER, JR.
A. GIVEN,
my23-tf Collectors.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
CARD

A GARD
TO the electors ofNew Castle County:
0EKTLEMEN:-Permit me to return you
my sincere thanks for your continued con-
ination election, held on Saturday last,
having received the nomination as the
Democratic candidate for the Office of Sher-
iff Of New Castle county, respectfully SO.
licit your support at the ensuing general
be elected to the office, i pledge myself to
perform the duties In such manner as to
give you no cause to regret having given
me your support. am respectfully yours.
r,,.. ISAAC GRUBB.
WhiH Clay Creek Hundred, June VI, rs.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
journalistic.

Mr,J.Marion Emerson, now connected with
the "Daily Commercial" and Mr.. Cramer,
formeman of the joDbing department ofthat
newspaper office, have recently purchased
the "Nangatuck Valley Sentinel" of An
sonia, Connecticut, and will take possession
sometime during the present month. Mr..
Emerson has been engaged with the "Com-
nercial" for the past five years.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
.Fraternal Camp Meetissy.

The Fraternal Woods Camp Meeting to
be held Oh Hurlock's Camp Ground, COM,
thences Sunday, August 9th. The D. & D..
ces day will be held during the.continu-
ance of the meeting. Persons Of ,all evan
gelical denomination are invited to partici-
pate. ~
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
The Ne,v District Attorney,

In the U. s. District Court, yesterday
morning, there was not much business, but
w. G. Spruance, Esq, the new U. s. Dis
trict Attorney, presented his commission,
which was read, and the official oath was
then administered to him. He now enters
upon his duties. Mr.. Higgins. who retires,
has been attorney since March, 1859, nearly
seven years and half, one of the longest
terms ever served by any similar officer.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Successful o.. the Heel and IA

, Successful on the Heel and Toe.
Searles and Beggs, the well-known clog
dancers, who reside in this city, returned on
Monday from an extended trip In the south
and west, where they claim to have been
very successful.
Haney and Moody, other Wilmington vo-
calists and jie dancers of some merit, have
gone to Norfolk, Va, to fill an engagement
there.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Sessi-Aun,sal Interest,

City Treasurer Vincent, and his efficient
clerk Mr.. John M. Taylor, were busily EN-
ployed yesterday paying the semi-annual
interest on those bonds which fall due dur
ing the present month. The amount of In
terest due this month is S. 900 on sos 500
worth Of city bonds. .e.gG .a1ssl
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
justices Court,

Squire Brady had before him last evening
q genteel loafer, charged with threatening
to shoot the hotel keeper at Fourth and
French streets. He at first refused to give
his name, but finally gave 1t as William
Heston. He was committed until 10 o'clock
this morning, when he will be given fur
ther hearing. ..
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02

RaSssoad Stasso"'s Namss ChsNSsS. Z
The etation on the Wilmington & Reading
Railroad, known heretofore BY the name Of
Honeybrook, has been changed to that Of
"Ferndale." Notice to this effect has been
given by the Superintendent Of the road,
Mr.. E. Collins.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Readv ton. Se,vjce,

Lightship No. 10 has been thoroughly over
hauled at Enoch Moore. Jr's ship yard. and
is about ready for service. She will be con-
veyed to the station in a few days for her
ou'f fit. and from thence she pill be taken to
Fourteen Feet Bank, to take up her station.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Tho "Sssser" to b Repaired.

The schooner Sussex, owned by Ex-Gov-
einor James Ponder, and engaged In the
grain trade between the Broadkilp and
Philadclphia and New York, wss hauled
out on the marine railway Of Enoch Moore,
Jf., yesterday morning, for repairs.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02

DRAKE & CO.,
AUCIONEERs,
No. EAST FOURTH ST., WILMINGTON, DEL
Our facilities are such for disposing OF
nronerty that we take pleasure In inform
Ing the public that we are open to receive
consignments daily. Prompt returns
made. ausA.oo
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
PUBLIC SALES.

HEALD'S
Ill ELEVENTH PUBLIC SALE OF
Stocks, Bonds, Loans and Real Estate.
at the Clayton House Building, Whining
ton, Del.
SATURDAY, August s. 1875,
, at LA. M, sharp.
$500 Wilmington q Western lst mortgage
bonds
81, 500 Wilmington City Railway bonds.
10 shares stock First National Bank of
Wilmington.
Two story and attic. frame dwelling,
Maryland avenue and Liberty street.
Lot adjoining above on Maryland avenue.
Three story frame dwelling In rear OF
above.
Lot 70 feet on Maryland avenue, near
Beach street.
Lot "a feet on Van Buren, street, with stable
in rear Of above.
Stall No. 4 Delaware Avenue Club Stable.
Terms of sale, plot and particulars on
posters.
1t Real Estate and Mortgage Exchange
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
Tolse,s 70 yaIy.

Kershaw, the policeman who shot Nc
Ginely In Chester, the other day, was taken
TO Media jail, on Monday morning, there to
await his trial for murder.
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
FESTIVALS. f

I1AIR AND FESTIVAL in st. Paul's
Sunday school Hall. Fonlth ana Jacn, nan
son streets. beginning oaaSns Augns' S,r f. three
weeks. Admission Five cents. ju24'2w
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02

DUTTER AND CHEESE,
- ROCHUS MESSICK,
Stalls Nos, 40 and 4S City Market House,
will sunnly his customers and the public IN
general with BUTTER and CHEESE fresh
from
BRADFoRD's COUNTY DAIRY.
Butter aud cheese either wholesale or
retail cheap. y|~-n
The Morning herald., 1876-08-02
DRY GOODS.

VNKEL'S MAGIC
estoros ,.. HAIR RESTORER.
eads ~ gray-mixed, red, light or faded
eautitui hhalr, boards or moustaches, to a
bur ui snui, Drown Drown or black, in from one to
ad, arcp'dd,callons. ac'dS 1t Is free from sulphur,
hrlous uttus, ~ mercury, silver, or anything In.
rS rn W either hair or beard.
oIjapp oNIjSapressed e to ali parts on M receiptof one
fhOesaaiio elx bottles for five dollars. At the
srREE%Tre n1 nnd retail depot. No, 0l8 VINE
- -nll1ADELPHIA. n dec24s- ely