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The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
AMsuSensessts.

owing to the inclement weather on
Saturday night, the audience at the Grand
Opera House, was very small to witness G.
W. Tayleure's great play of Parted" The
performance was In every sense Of the
word excellent. Mrs. Chanfrau as "Grace
Shirley sustained the character In .
manner unsurpassed, and was several
times called before the curtain after the
acts. "Dorsey Shirley" was performed
by Mr.. Frank Mordaunt, and his perform
ance was nature itself; he also received his
share of applause. The character Of
"Maud Shirley" by little Nellie, twas in fact
more than we expected from one 10 young.
She is only about 7or years of age, and
her every word was spoken so plainly that
she could be heard in any part of
the house, aud her acting was as natural
as every day life. We predict bright fu-
ture for little Nellie. Space ferbids notice
of every individual actor and actress, suffice
is to say that all were good. Although tho
audience was small, it was an appreciative
one, and have no doubt but that If they re-
turn they will be welcome by q crowded
house.
McDonough's Royal Marionetts, Withhold
the boards at the Grand Opera House, this
week. The performance Is spoken of very
highly by our exchanges, and our citizens
should not fail to see them.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Brandysctsse Ice Gorge.

Yesterday afternoon, hundreds Of our citi-
zens were attracted to the Brandywine
Bridge at Market street, owing to . rumor
that was afoat, that the bridges over that
stream were in danger from an accumula-
tion of ice. Our reporter went to the scene
and found that the rumor was partially
true, the ice from far up the stream had
broken, and was coming down in large
quantities. When it reached Market street
bridge at which place the ice had not broker,
it piled up cake upon cake, the water was
high, and at the Brandywine Mills at low
tide 1t was even with the first or ground
floor. Above the bridge the water and leo
was even with the lower race. Late last
night the ice below the bridge gave way ,and
at present whiting 1t is going out, and no
damage to the bridges is anticipated.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Farmers association.

The annual meeting of the Farmers
Association OF New Castle county, was held
Sal rurday morning at 10 o'clock,in the second
story of the Telegraph Building, Third and
Market streets, President Bracken in the
chair and George H. Brown acting as
Secretary. But little business was trans
acted and that little was OF no special
Importance. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
James NJ. Bracker; Vice President, DR..
Horace Burr; Secretary and Treasurer,
George H. Brown; Directors, David lrelan,
Solomon Townsend, Randolph Peters, J.
P. Foreman, James Brown, Jr.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
The Alsbes'g Case,

Judge Bradford rendered his opinion in the
Alsbprg habeas corpus case on Saturday.
He decided from the evidence adduced at the
hearing, that Alsberg had unquestionably
and deliberately intended to perpeetrate fraud
upon his creditors in the purchase OF the
goods for which suits had been brought by
the same, and. that the bankrupt act would
not permit such fraud and then alloy the
nkrupt to derive the benefits OF the
statute of bankruptcy: that from the proof
at hand Alsberg was clearly not entitled to
release from his present imprisonment and
he was therefore remanded to the custody
of the Sheriff of New Castle county.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Fr0xies's Court.

On Saturday morning, before Esquire
Frazier, James Weeks was arraigned on q
charge preferred by Moses r. Pierson for
obtaining goods under false pretences. The
case was settled by the defendant paying
bill and costs. In the above case 1t appears
that Weeks obtained from Mr.. Pierson 80
bushels of potatoes which he never paid for,
and on being asked for the money, he res
piled that he never would pay him. Mr.. p.
being determined not to be euchered out Of
both his patatoes and money, brought the
case before Esquire Frazier, and from the
above 1t will be seen that Mr.. Weeks did
pay, Notwithstanding threats to do otherwise.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Paris News,

PARIS, Jan. 6.-The largest sugar refinery
of Nantes has stopped work for want of raw
material. Many other houses have dis
charged their hands.
Whittier, the celebrated Danish poet, is
dead.
Judgment has been delivered In the case
of Maurice Vigneaux, the billiard player'
against William Sexton, the American
biliardist. Vigpeaux seized Sections bill
lard table and brought action against him:
The tribunal decided that Vigneaux was not
justified in selling Sections table and
demanding payment of his expenses, and
therefore condemned Vigneaux to pay one
franc fine and costs.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
ONE CENT.
Fatal Aectdesst.

on Saturday morning, We gave an account
OF the falling of Mr.. Frederick Maltritz .but
o. that time we did not learn auy of the
particulars. Since then Mr.. Maltritz has
oled from the effects Of his fall, The fol-
lowing are the particulars as near as We can
learn them: While on q visit to Phtlsdel-
Phia on Friday, he had some business st 8
snoe 'e, ,manufac9ory on the southeast corner
OF Third and Vine streets. While in the
act OF descending the stairs the creepers,
Wnlch ne carried on his boots to keep him
from slipping, caught on the steps and
tr1ppcd him, causing him to fall to the
bottom of the stairs, where he was found In
an unconscious condition. He was immes
d1ately removed to the Pennsylvania
Hospital and medical aid summoned, whom
IL was discovered that his skull was frac-
tured. His family were telegraphed for
ana his son Immediately left for that city,
out on his arrival there his father was dead.
HIS body was moved to this city and arrived
on Saturday afternoon, at 4:3O P. N. The
inquest will be held in Philadelphis
Today. The funeral will take place ct
. O'Clock, Tuesday afternoon, from his late
residence, 2O6 East Third street.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
W0fch Stolen.

A telegram was received at the police
headquarters on Saturday from Seaford,
asking the police to arrest negIo on the
Delaware train, which arrives here at half
past four O'Clock, who had stolen ladies
gold watch at that place. On the arrival OF
The train, Officer Donovan arrested the
young man and conducted him to the police
headquarters, where he was searched and
the watch was found in his possession; the
owner is expected here to-day to identity
the property, and the negro will be taken
back to Seaford for trial.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
safety Of Steamboats,.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The Board of
Supervising Inspectors of Steamboats,, who
will meet here in few days, will be called
upon to reverse some of the acts of its last
.meeting. This Board meets here, and, hav.
ing nothing to do,they hamper with the reg
ulations which now, in many respects, are in
conflict with the statutes. The Secretary of
the Treasury proposes to recommend a
modification of the law, so that the Board
will hereafter meet at the call of the Secre-
tary, and at such place as he may designate.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Will There be a duel Over it :?
Hanqnans's Day in Baltimore
OVER THE CABLE
The Eastern Question.
GENERALPREss DISPATCHES
WASHINGTON.

TIE RESIDENTIAL PROBLEM.
There has been much speculation as to
what course acting Vice President Ferry will
pursue on the second Wednesdayin Februa-
ry in regard to counting the electoral votes,
and many wild and absurd theories have
been advanced. The following comes to
your correspondent from perfectly trust
worthy source, and may be regarded as
semi official, although not authorized 6y
Mr.. Ferry nor published with his knowledge.
First. If the Senate and House of Repre-
se2tatives agree as to the course to be pur"
sued, Mr.. Ferry will act strictly in accord l.
ance with such agreement, be it what it
may.
Second. If no agreement is reached by the
second Wednesday in February, Mr.. Ferry
will proceed to open and count the votes Of
all the States excepting those from Oregon,
Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida.
Third. The question of counting the votes
from the four above named States, will be
submitted to the two houses. If they agree
that the Republican or Democratic certlF'
Gates from one or all of the States shall be
counted or rejected, Mr.. Ferry will abide by
such decision and act in accordance there
with in counting or rejecting the certificates
Fourth. If by the Sd of March concurrent
action of the Senate and House is not had
in regard to the four States, Mr.. Ferry will
then proceed to count the votes of said
States, and to declare the result.
Mr.. Ferry will not attempt to exercise
judicial power, or to decide which are the
proper certificates from the States of Oregon,
Louisiana, Florida and South Carolina un.
less the Senate and House fail to agree but
IN this event he will proceed to act in accord
ance with the constitution, as he interprets
It.
:. ENUMERATION RETURNS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The official re-
turns made to the Bureau of Statistics show
that during the quarter ended Decemberal /,
1876, there arTlVtu NJ Oilo POiV VI A>SN AoA'
Il, ,9OS imm grants, as compared with 49,
6G7 for the corresponding period of 1875, a
decrease of 1,7G4.
THE ELECTORAL VOTE COMMITTEE.
The Special Senate Committee on Count
inp the Electoral Votes held another long
session to-day, which was devoted; like all
preceding sessions, to the preliminary work
of examining and discussing the historical
and legal data for future action. The
House committee on the same subject held
q meeting, which, however, was very brle''
and was adjourned until Monday.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-Governor Grover
testified before the Senate Privileges and
Elections Committee, to-day, that he knew
of no money having been sent to Oregon for
election purposes of any sort. He did know
that money was raised by subscription by
the chairman of the State Democratic Com
mittee to pay the expenses of the electo-
raj messenger.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Over the Cable.
TURKISH CONFIDENCE.

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Encouraged by the
repeated reports of the break down of the
Russian preparations and the bad state OF
be modified Russian army they have be-
'tsme convinced of their ability to beat
Russia in the field, even should they have
to dispense with English assistance.
THD OLD osMANLI SPIRIT REVIVED.
This new and naughty attitude of Tur-
key will result in demand for the
withdrawal of the European influence over
the councils of the Porte and the abrogation
of all treaties which are humiliating to
Turkish pride. 1t is spark of the old
Osmanli fire which Europe enormously
supposed to have been extinguished cen
tury ago, and if the race must once more
betake itself to the other side of the Bos-
phorus it is evident 1t will make desperate
resistance.
RUMoRED FIGHT BETWEEN TURKS AND
RUSSIANS.
A despatch from Semlin says considera~
BILE force of Circassians and bashi-bazouks
advanced against Negotin on the I'd of jan
uary, aud were repulsed by the garrison
and some Cossacks from Kladowa. Ac-
cordipg to Information received at the Ser
Wan headquarters, thirty five Cossacks and
III Turks we're killed. AS a fresh attack
s apprehended, Kladowa is being fortified.
LONDON, Jan 6.-Europe awaits the Or
toman reply to the proposal of the Confer
ence with grcst anxiety and the moment is
one OF supreme tension. The general opinion
now is that the Turks have gained diplo-
matte victory over the European plenipo'
tentiaries, aud that the result so far is a
decided improvement in the Turkish
position.
EXPECTED EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
LONDON, Jan. Cit ia expected that an
exchange of prisoners between servis and
Turkey will take place shortly. The report
that General Niketin has been recalled to
Russia by order of the Gear is not confirmed
up to the present time.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Death from Inhaling Ether.

RAILWAY, N. j., Jan. 6.-Last evening
DR.. Westlake administered ether to Walter
Lewis, aged twelve years, in order to extri-
cate tooth, and fifteen minutes afterwards
the boy was dead. 1t is believed that death
resulted from an irregulation of the heart,
as the ether administered was not enough to
render him entirely unconscious. Dr.West-
lake is prominent in his profession in Rah-
way. He has not been arrested.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Tho Louisiaua Investigation.

Tho Louisiana Investigation.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 6.-The Senate
Committee met this morning, but the wit
nesses from East Felincis being delayed, an
adjournment was had until Monday morn
ing. Senators Wadleigh, Oglesby, and Nc
Donald, and few invited guests, left this
afternoon to inspect the jetties at South
west Pass.
Governor Kellog apprehends no trouble
on Monday. He thinks the Democratic pro-
gramme, after inaugurating Nichols, is to
duplicate the State Government, but, pend
ing solution of the Presidential question,
they will avoid collision.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
A Request.

Mayor Whiteley desires us to say to our
readers, that it is his request that II the
present open weather continues to-day,
that our citizens will please to see that the
side walks are cleaned and made free from
snow and ice, also that the cutters are
opened, as he is not disposed to punish by
fine and cost any neglect to conform to the
requirements of the city ordinances in this
case, unless 1t can not he avoided, we trust
that this request will be promptly COM
piled with.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
The Late William M0OessS.

William Magens, whose death at Ktrk1
wood, Del, was chronicled In Saturday
mornings HERALD, was to have celebrated
his golden wedding to-day. Preparations
had been made for the affair and Mr..
Margens was looking forward to IT with
great expectation. His remains will ba
brought to this city tosday for interment IN
the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
The funeral will start from the P. W. q b.
r. r. depot at IL NJ.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Local Matters.
RANCALITY At LEWEG. DEL.
CosseptrtsO to Detrassd 6htposvners an
Underscriters,

Coss:ptrjng to Defrand 6hIposvnsrs and
Ussderscrtters.
During the storm on Tuesday morning,
January 2, the schooner "Jesse B. Smith, !"
F. Otoler master, with iron ore for Phila-
delphia, went ashore on Lewistown bar.
About 2 o'clock A. M, Captain F. g. Lub-
ker and his crew of wreckers started to
render the necessary assistance. Upon
arriving Oh board the schooner, they went
into the cabin and offered their assistance,
which was accepted. They Immediately
set to work and continued, although sur
rounded by ice and snow, until O'Clock A:
NJ, at which time they again went into the
cabin, when Captain Lubker offered to
deliver the schooner at the Breakwater or
at Philadelphia, as Captain Otoler in his
judgment might think best, the matter of
award of salvage to be left entirely to the
Board of Underwriters. This offer was
accepted and two copies of the usual agree
nents were dawn up and the Master
requested to sign them. This he did not
do, but asked Captain Lubker to
60 on deck with him, making
as an excuse that he wanted to know from
what quarter the wind was blowing, but In
reality to get out of the hearing of the crew.
When they arrived on deck, 0toler told
Lubker that he was part owner IN the
vessel, and had been out three months with
out making anything, and now desired to
make something out of the job, and de-
manded that he should receive one-half of
the amount which would be paid to Lubker
as his share of tie profits. This offer was
promptly rejected, and Capt. Lubker in
formed him that he had a mariner with
whom he divided the profits Of work Of that
kind. Otoler then suggested that they 60
on shore, as he wanted to telegraph to the
owners of the vessel and take their advice
before signing the articles. At 6 O'Clock
they started for the shore and arrived about
8 o'clock. As they landed, Capt. F. G.
Maull, who was standing on the beach, re-
marked: "Capt. I owe you some money,
and have come down to pay it." The par
ties then went to the store of Maull and all
took drink of liquor, after which
they ent to breakfast at one of the hotel.
A private conversation then took place
between Otoler and Maull. Otoler re
marked to Lubker. ~ have made a con-
tract with Maull," when asked If he had
made the same bargain with Maull that he
tried to make with Lubker, he declined to
answer.
This information was given to us by a
very reliable citizen of Lewes. All the par
ties except Captain Lubker are personally
unknown to us, and If the account is true,
it shows deliberate attempt to defraud
the owners ofthe vessel and also the under.
writers, and should be thoroughly investi-
gated by the parties concerned.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
More Money Wanted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The increase OF
business of the Government Printing Office,
incident to the publication of the investiga-
tion testimony, and the general increase OF
work for Congress and the Executive De-
partments, will necessitate deficiency ap-
preparation of $350,000.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Literary Society,

The Diamond State Literary Society or
ganized on Saturday morning at $50
o'clock, and elected the following officers /:
President, Eddie H. Eckel; Vice President,
Grant Scott Riggs; Secretary, Harry Car
penter; Treasurer, Walter L. Butler; Critic,
Mr.. James q. Crabb The Society meets at
the rooms of the Model School, in the Ss-
vile Building, every Wednesday afternoon.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Hangman's Day in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Jan. Ex-Governor Carroll
has named the 9th day of February for the
execution of James Henry Butler, alias
Charles Henry Simpson, and Charles Will
son, alias Martin Henry, convicted of the
murder of John W. Everett, in Charles
county. Both are colored men.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
AnOtIses. Butter Thief,

On Saturday morning, William O.
Martin found a butter tub in the alleyway
of No, Gil Shipley street, Captain Cropper
was notified, and took it to the police
headquarters, where it awaits an owner.
This il the third butter tub that has been
found under similar circum stances during
the past few week.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Y0TSONOl,

George Morgan, who was formerly City
Editor of the "HERALD," )" aud more recently
connected with the Camden, N. D., "Daily
Post,"s has severed his connection Win
that paper, and has charge OF the new
Jersey department of the Philaoelpnia
1Times."
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
Death of Robert l.. Csre.

Robert L. Coke, aged IS years, son OF
Lewis H. Coke, ESQ.,, Of this city, an ac-
count of whose severe illness ct kushville,
Indiana, has been noticed In The HERALD,
died At that place about O'Clock on Friday
evening. The body is expected to arrive IN
this city to-day.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
VIZ ATER DEPARTMENT.,
w NO. 1910 Mark ct Street,
Wilmington, Del.

NOTICE TO WATER RENTERS.
The bills for 1877 are how ready, and pay
able at tEe Registrars Office, 1000 Mark et
street. The law requires that all bills paid
on or before the 3,st day of January 1917,
the face ofthe bill; those pail during the
month OF February, five per cent. addition.
al; and those paid during the month Of
March, ten per cent. additional, and all
bills remaining unpaid on tue fist day Of
April. 1877. the Registrar is required to
have the ferTules Withdrawn ana suit in
stituted for the recovery of the amount due
premises until such trrears with assess
ments and two dollars, for drawing f. rruies
are paid.
EjOtiice hours from 8 A. NJ. to 4 P. M.
WILLIAM 8. HAYES,
d23-tomarl Registrar.
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
WANTS.

- NTED-A tenant with o small family
to take part Of house in Mcdowell
-,,,o. rent reasonable. Apply to, CHAR-
TfEsSTOUT, f Cooper Shops. MoDowellviile'
d28.tf
1ON N1NI Four large liie-like Steel En,
AGEN IL cravings OF the PresldenMai
wAxr Candidates sell rapidly. Send
a1S DAY for circular. N. Y: Engraving
- Is wall street. Box 8236. N. Y. augSlu
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
FOR SALE.

COWS FOR sALE.-Two very fine large g
sale. Apply at this office. JetI
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08

800 REGISTER NOTICE-ALL PER-
cSnNS owning or having dogs about
Ineir NJ % prem ises, are required TO have them
9ega 9atb of January. After the la.ter, date the
ordInance o will be strictly. enforced against
upregis cred dogs. JAM ES UIVOLE,
lana If NhAei VI 'oii.e'
The Morning herald., 1877-01-08
NOTICES.

-,or1cE TO THE PUBLIC.-l understand
N there is q Note made by VIM. H Star
1nitt nt to To- the order Of John Finn for slSy,
with my name as endoTssr on tne same shareon II
SYN - IN exisIence, 1 hereby pronounce 1t g
hssa co forgery, and, of course. do not hold
mysef ys If Mreponsible for its payment Ints NOV
decT If 'A1'
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-14
TO YOUNG MEN
Middle Aged and Old Men.
who are suffering from that mind harrowh
and body destroying disease,
SEMINAL WEAKNESS

which will give you all particulars, and will
be sent in plain and sealed envelope.
Do not risk your health or happiness for
lifetime but 60 and send at once to the ply
sician, whose business it is, and he will fully
restore YOU to health.
Direct Letters, DR.. DELOSS,
Drawer Ala, DETROIT, P. 0. Mich.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-06-14
CHARLES O'CONOR.

Some fifty years ago this mans
name appeared in an advertisement
in the New York Shamrock rs Char
les O'Conor, Attorney Law lie
was then about fOur-and-tWenty. The
Young attorneys clients were few and
poor. We have seen it stated that his
services were enlisted in one case in
which the total sum involved not
more than SIS. But Mr.. O'ConOr was
a hard student. Far into the night,
while all around him was hushed in
sleep. he pored over his books. Far
into the morning too. Many and many
time did the rays of the gray dawn,
stealing in through the garrett win
dow-panes. struggling with the lurid
! tlickering of the almost-burnt-out-but
end of his penny candle, and throw a
little more light OH the subject.
Labor conquers everything. This
/ tireless industry and this all-conquer-
1 ING energy carried Mr.. O'Conor high
up the ladder of ambition. Up, up,
up! Until to-day Charles O'Conor's
name floats from the very pinnacle
of the Temple Of Law.
We commend this part of the story
of Mr.. O'Conor's life to the attention
of young Irish-Americans. Mr..
O'Conor himself was the son Of poor
Irish parents. They came from land
where rank and title-the robber' S
title-are everything; where MAN is
nothing. From land of lords and
slaves. From land of contiscations
and rack-rents. From a land of igno-
rance and bondage; of massive opu-
lence on the one side and ab]ect
poverty on the other: of towering pal
aces and lowlv novels; of naughty
pride and crawling sycophancy. From
a land of rags for the children of the
many and of purple and fine linen for
those of the few: of potatoeS-and-Salt
and butter-milk for the native people
the toilers of the land to whom the
: great GoD had given the land-and all
| the good things of the earth. and in
. the waters under the earth. for the
INDECENT and rohber brood. From
such Il land came Charles O'Conor S
parents three-quarterS of century
| ago. They had belonged to the serf
, class. They made exiles of them.
selves that their son might be free.
Had they remained in that Land OF
Bondage he who to-day is hailed as
: the head of the American Bar might
be an Irish ''spalpeen." You Mr.
O'Conor, might be standing even now
with unbared head and with slouched
hat in hand-hobnail shoes on your
: feet and coarse frieze coat on your
/. back-you. sir, might be standing .se
clad and so shod. at the door of some
profligate Lords agent awaiting your
: turn to pay 1.-The rent" awaiting your
7 turn to lay at his feet the tribute OF
n blackmail exacted of you and of your
r father before you
But here in America-here in tn,
bracing air of an invigorating atmos
phere-the young plant took vigorous
: root and grew up strong and erect