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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

Al the very outset the Electoral Commission
ia brought face 20 face with the question OF
the propriety of admitting testimony. Until
this Is decided there can be little real progress
made in its work. and upon the decision I" Is
needless 10 say, pretty much the whole con-
troversy turns The opening arguments yes
terday merely summarized the legal positions
70 10 taken by each side, and were burdenod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

Enterprisng GLACIERS In small cities are now ad-
vertsing large stocks Of blue glass. But tits not
every pane that lightens PAIN and not ali the blues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

There is nothing mean about Anderson. When
that eminent member Of the Louisiana Returning
Board was approached by Democratic Senator on
the subject of selling out the State, and was twice
tempted with 100000 to forswear himself and
commit perjury, he did not resent the imputation
upon his character, but merely requested Dr. Robe
son not to talk so any more If he wished to retain
his friendship. Some men will get mad right away
if you call them swindlers but Anderson does not
flare up without giving ample notice. As the bride
does not seem to have been offered third time, We
presume Anderson and Robson are still the best OF
friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

Admiral Porter adds his name to the list of
those who favor the plan of Arctic explora-
ton which Capt. Howgate is urging. The
chief difficulty that the Admiral fOresees is
that home sickness is likely to Cypress the
colony during their secluson in the frozen
zone. Various details for the undertaking are
suggested, and there is prospect that it will
soon assume tangible shape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-03

The financial embarrassments Of John Cross
ley of Halifax, it appears, are owing to loss
of from three to four million dollars in forming
new companies. When member of great
firm, employing about 5000 people, is TINS
involved, there is reason to apprehend that
many British enterprises of the limited liability
class are on an unsound basis. For some years
speculations based on them have been simply
legalized gambling.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
STREET MARKETS

Butter, PRINT, 40a45 per pound; roll
33a35 do eggs, 1Scts per dog turkeys
15a17 per pound, or 81 ,50a$2,2 each
geese, $Ia14O each; chickens, ,76a$1 % per
pair; celery, Gallo per bunch; apples, l2aZo
per half peck; sweet potatoes, 15a25 do
white potatoes, ,2ea25 do, and ,20a$i ,1o
per bu, pork, 12a15 lb., or $40 per hhd.
cheese. 12a14 h.; lemons, 25a3o per
doz.; peppers, &c per doz.; apples, loa0O
per hf. PIX; ounces, 15a25 do. pumpkl MS
5a25 a piece; cider, 15a1Sa gal. turnips,
8alO hf. PIX; sweet potatoes, ,80a9O baS
walnuts, 1oai2 hf. PIX; sausage, g al 14eaS a1bs
for 25cts,; corn, 55a58 bushel; oats
3sa4o do. beef steak 12a2o oosI per 9dRSS RSudhe do
ham, % do mutton chops, 16a20; legs
15a20; racks, 10a15; lard, 13alb veal,
1Oa25 cat fish, 12a15; rock, Is; haddocR;
8 ; halibut, 20 shad, 50a55;mackerel, loalo
piece; lima beans, 10a15; bologna saus.
age, 15;shellbarks, per qt, squads, 5oaoo
per pair; squaslles, 4a5 apiece; beets, per
bunch; cabbage, 3a10; pears, 25a3O nj. PIX. j
onions, is half peck; honey, 25a36 per
pound; pigs s5a$8 pair sauerkraut' ID
per quart.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

THEIR VISIT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF
THIS CITY TODAY. .. .
In compliance with an invitation re-
ceived from the Board of Education of
ms CITY, the state Legislature and Its of
ticers are visiting the public schools to-
cay. They came up on the Delaware
train north, this morning, which arrives
hege at $3.50, and were Immediately taken
In charge by committee of the Board
appointed for that purpose and after hay-
Ing been seated In coaches, awaiting
them, were driven TO No. 8 school, on
Walnut street be ow 18th. After they ar
rived at the above school. Mr.. Eckel in
the absence of President Shortledge, re-
ceived them in behalf of the Board in an
appropriate speech. He was followed by
his Honor May or Whiteley, who extend
ed to them the hospitalities of the city.
DIR. Hugh Martin replied on behalf of the
Legislature in very brief and appropri-
ate address, after the courticies had been
extended and replied to, the members
were shown through the school, and lis
tened to recitations and singing by the
scholars.
From No. 5, they were driven 10 the
colored school on Orange street, were the
same programme was gone through with.
After visiting No. 2, and driven out the
Avenne they were taken to the Clayton
House, were lunch was spread out for
them. After lunch they will proceed to
No. and No. ], and dine at the Clayton
House at 3 o'clock. NV-
The following are the members and
officers present: ia t.r r.r ..... 3.
Senators-New Castle County.-Harry
|Sharpley, Henry Davis; Kent County, j.
Frank Denney, Charles j. Harrington;
Sussex County, John W. Causey, James
A. Hopkins.
Representatiyes-New Castle County
James W. Ware, John 4. Bartholomew
Thomas Holcomb, Thomas Bird, James
Nicholson, Edwin r. Cochran Kent
County, Andrew ]. Wright, Thomas h
Taylor, Jacob G.. Brown, Cornelius j.
Hall, Wilbur f. Burnite.
Sussex County-IIugh Martin, Speak
er; Peter Robinson, Miles Messick, ID. L.
Mustard, j. d. Thompson, VIM. L. Nor.
ris, Kendall Records.
Merris Taylor, Clerk of the Senate.
Chas. II. B. Day, Clerk OF the House
Sergeants-at-Arms-David r. Messick
of the Senate, and VIM. II. Crow, of the
House.
Messengers-Willie G. Kirbin. of thu
Senate, and Dennis Collins, ofthe House
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

MEMORIAL SERvICEs.-Laste evening,
a large number OF persons met at the
residence of Miss Margart Rumford,
No. 1O7 E. Sixth for the purpose OF
holding memorial service In memory
of the late Mrs. Mary Purner.
The exercises opened with singing a
beautiful piece prepared for the occa-
sion, by the choir Of Union M. E.
Church.
After singing Rev. j. Owen Sypherd
on behalf of the teacher and classmates
presented Mr.. Purner with very
beautiful crown of wax flowers.
The crown was placed in very foe
glass case. and consisted of tea roses,
tube roses, ear drops, and forget-me
nots, the whole being summounted
with q beautiful Gala lily. During
the presentation speech the class re-
NAMED standing.
ATTACHED to the vase was card with
the following inscription:
In memory of Mrs. Mary Purnerr
from the teachers and classmates
hencefolth there is laid up for me
crown of righteouness,w which the LORD
the righteous Judge shall give me al
that day, and not only me but unto al
them also that love his appearing
Bud Timsthy, chapter 4, verse &.
Mr.. w. d. Pickles, received thu
gift on behalf of MIR. Purner.
The rest of the evening was spent In
singing, and admiring the bcatifu
gift.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
Going to be Imaugurated.

A MAN FROM oswEGo ON HIS WAY TO
WASHINGTON TO BE INAUGURATED
PRESIDENT.
Upon the arrival yesterday, in this city
of the New York and Washington Ex-
press train, at LIS P. NJ, very genteel
looking man got off the train and re-
NAMED around the depot until its de-
parture. Shortly after the train had de-
parted he began acting in very strange
manner, whereupon he was arrested and
lodged in the City Hall cells, Upon be-
ing interviewed he stated that he was
from Oswsgo, New York, and that he
was going to Washington to be inaugu-
rated President, after which he would
place his son in the Office, and he would
90 back to Oswego to assume the duties
of Mayor of that city. He stated that he
had travelled all the way from that city
to this place without money, and upon
the arrival of the train here he was put
off for not paying his fare.
He gave his name as John Springer
he was sent on to Baltimore last even
ing, where he has q son living.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

On A VISIT HoME,-Albeit Springer
brother Of l.. II. Springer of this city,
who has been absent from this place
since 1860 is now paying visit to hil
his relatives and friends that reside
here.
Since he left here he has travelled
over all the territories, and is now 10.
Gated in the Pan Handle country in
tine State of Texas, 35 miles from For
Elliott, and 135 miles from the nearest
railroad.
AT the above place Mr.. Springer
keeps what is known as u ''ranche" in
which he sells medicines, groceries,
and general supplies; most.of his trade
is from Indians, there being 143 lodges
within 2 miles of him.
i. About IA months ago Mr.. Springer
while out cunning for wild turkey
lost the sight of his right eye, and also
his hearing by the accidental discharge
of cartridge that he was loading hi
rifle with. He will remain here fol
about 6 weeks, and in The meantime
he will go to Philadelphia, and con-
suit with some of the best medica
professors in regard to his hearing ans
eye sight.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
THE PRESIDENTIAL BILL.
ITS RAPID TRANSIT IN THE HOUSE.

ITS RAPID TRANSIT IN THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Fields bill, providing in certain
contingencies for new Presidential cleo
tion, was reported to the House yestsr-
day, rapidly pushed through all the GUS
tomary readings, and passed by party
vote of 1873 yeas to 100 nays. 1t has now
to go to the Senate, where its fate is
doubtful. As bill to meet possible
contingency not heretofore provided for
by law it is, at least, harmless, and
might prove useless if it becomes law
in avoiding more controversy. At the
same time it is to be hoped that there
will be no occasion to call it into action.
The disputes that have grown out of the
last presidential election have led to the
discovery of many flaws and weaknesses
in our electoral system, not the least OF
which, according to the electoral tribunal,
is that there is no remedy anywhere
against the legalization of fraud. All
such defects ought to be cured either by a
constitutional amendment, II that be
necessary, or by legislation. Mr.. Fields
bill, although it refers simply to tenn
porary succession to the presidency pend
ing new election, is step in the right
direction, and insomuch as it is intended
to define the course to be taken in the
happening of an event that may or may
not occur, its passage would certainly do
no harm, whilst it might be productive OF
good.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
ALARM OF THE CARPET-BAG-
GERS.
The Ne,o RepublicGn Policy-Personol
and Political.

The Ne,D Republican Policy-Personol
and Political.
WAsHINFroN, Feb. 27.-The carpet
baggers of Virginia and other South
ern States have taken the alarm at the
indications of radical change of
Southern policy with change Of ad-
ministraiion. 1t is understood that
movements are on foot with a view to
secure the resuscitation of the defunct
Washington Chronicle as an advocate
for the continuance of the Grant
policy in the South, and to uphold the
claims of the csrpel-baggers 20 the
federal patronage. The carpet-bag-
gers think they need newspaper or
gan here since the National Republi-
can, which has always been their
staunch ally, has forsaken them and
gone in for the proposed new policy
of moderation. 1t is said that private
circulars have been sent around call
ing for meeting of the carpet.bag-
gers at Richmond Tomorrow to con-
suit oa the situation and take such
means as they may think necessary
| to save to them O few crumbs of the
public patronage. But there is no
help for the carpet-baggers their day
is over, and the sooner they realize Il
the better for themselves. 1t may
not console them to know that there il
no longer any doubt that Gov. Morton
favofs the new policy toward the
South, and it is understood that Mr..
Blaine and Mr.. Conkling also do.
| .... LEWIS MACKENZIE.
A large delegation of Virginia rt-
publicans will call on Gov. Hayes on
his arrival here and ask fof the ap-
pointment of Lewis Mackenzie, Of
that State, as Postmaster General.
PINoHBAcK ON PACKARD.
MIR. Pinchback, in conversation
with the correspondent of the Sun to-
night, stated in the most positive man
ner that Packard cannot maintain his
government, and it will inevitably fall
TO pieces. He says that it is a false
hood out of the whole cloth for Pack
ard to say that any taxes are paid to
him, and he says that Packard's gov,
ernmenf cannot go 10 the market and
raise ten dollars. tHN
/ INAUGURATION NPRRPARATIoNs.
The executive committee appointed
at the meeting last evening TO make
arrangements for the Inauguration of
Mr.. Hayes, held a meeting tonight
and mapped out general programme
for the Inauguration procession on
Monday next. Gen. D. NJ. Whipple,
of Gen. Sherman's staff was appointed
chief marshal. The committee to con-
slider whether it is practicable to have
an inauguration bali will hold a meet
ing tomorrow to decide upon 1t.
MOVEMENTS OF HAYES AND GRANT.
1t is stated by friends of Gov. Hayes
that he and his family will arrive here
on Friday morning and go direct to
the house of Senator Sherman. On
Saturday morning, they say, his lug
gage and effects will be taken to the
White HOUSE, and on Saturday after
noon Gen. Grant and family will leave
and 60 TO the residence ofSecretary
Fish.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

LOAN AssocIATIoNs.-T tenth an
nual meeting of the Hope Building and
Loan Association was held last evening,
the old officers were all reelected.
James Bradford was elected Vice-Pres-
ident to fill the vacancy in that Office, and
d. j. Mention, for three years; John B.
Forman for year. and John G.. Doyle
for 2 years were elected to fill vacancies
in the Board of Directors.
The statement of the Secretary shows
that during the ten years the loan has ex-
lsted that there has been received on all
series $424,262.S0; and for six months,
$S,611.45. The value on each share has
increased in proportion to that of any
other loan in the city.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
stray w ats.

The Scott NJ. E. Sunday school, keid
their anniversary last evening.
The steamer Columbia left for Phila-
delphis, this morning.
Two drunks at the police station this
morning.
Prof. Webster masquerade ball takes
place this evening.
Wilmingtohians do not have to go any
further than their own city to find the per-
sons that recommend Kings Good Samari-
tan Cough Syrup. For sale at all first
class drug stores In Wilmington. 25 cents
a BOTTLE.
If you wish to get a superior article of
tea or coffee, go to Sharpless' great Tycoon
tea store, Ill West Second street. tt.
RSA neglected cough--and then protrac.,
ed sickness-and then the habilaments OF
the tomb-an d then the open grave. VeI
bun, sat sGpier,ti. Barker's Cough Lozenges
are prepared for you-FoR YOU. H-6t.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
THIRD D--.EDITION-!..
Fr1m waxhingas,,.

Especial Dispatch to the Baltimore SUM-
THE SITUATION IN CoNGREss-AoTIvI
rY OF THE FILL IBUsTERs-THE CHANCES
FOR AND AGAINST THE COUNT,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.--The filibuster,
are in better spirits tonight, and say that
they have assurances that several of th-
leading Southern members who have
been apposing them will now join forces
with them. They are also encouraged
at hearing to night charges made by the
republicae members of the electoral COM
mission fihbustered to-day by talking
against time. 1t is pretty generally be-
lieved that the House tomorrow take
cision of this commission, but some of
the members who say they will vote for
q recess say at the same time tina they
are opposed to any unnecessary delay.
The republicans say that they do not
see how the fihbusters can prevent tie
completion of the count now that 1t has
reached such an advanced stage. If
recess be taken tomorrow the joint con-
vention must meet on Thursday AMI
count the vote of South Carolina and of
the other States till Vermont is reached.
when objection is to be made to one OF
the electors. Then If the filibusters have
sufficient strength they can force a reces,
to Friday, when the counting of the vote
mnst be resumed and continued till Wis
consin. which is the lastState on the list,
is reached Here objection will be made
to an alleged ineligible elector, and it will
then be competent to take another recess
to Saturday, when the vote of Wisconsin
must be counted, and the President OF
the Senate can then declare the result
and announce the election of Hayes and
Wheeler. South Carolina is the last
which can go to the commission.
Since the passage of the electoral bill q
pretended set of returns from the State
ofVermont has been filed with the Presi-
dent of the Senate, being the proceedings
of an electoral college constituted on the
Cronin plan partly, but not entirely, be-
cause the elector who manufactured the
college did not have the certificate of the
Governor. Mr.. Ferry states that he will
decline to lay this set of returns before
the joint convention, because ameng
other reasons, it was not filed within the
time required by law. Should it be laid
before the joint convention it would re-
suit in sending Vermont to the electoral
commission, which would be another
point for the filibusters.
1t is useless to give in detail the various
plans which are liked of among the fill
busters on one side and the republicans
on the other to carry out their Wishes
The republican leaders say tonight that
they feel thoroughly satisfied now that
they are out OF the woods, and have nc
further fears on the subject. 1t is under
stood to be the intention of some of the
filibusters to move for the reading of the
South Carolina testimony. This can be
ordered by a majority vote, which, If OBJ
tanned, is all that the fihbusters need
want, as the reading of the testimony
would take two days at least. Those
that a majority vote can be obtained for
any such purpose.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
SECOND EDITION

From the MY. Sun. r e1 q. s2s adl
THE POSITION OF THE SOUTHERN MEN /.
BERs WHO HOLD THE BALANCE OF
POWER. -,t-.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-It is still i'm
possible to predict with absolute certain
ty whether or not the electoral count
will be allowed to proceed to final
Termination. The votes in the House Of
Representatives are SO contradictory
that it is Impossible to base any judgment
upon an analysis of them. The demo-
Gratis are hopelessly divided, but during
the past few days there has been de-
cided tendency to unite the Southern
Democrats, and II this can be done it
will make the obstructionists masters OF
the situation. ,f....tr t.la....5@ ,..
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

FURTHER REDUcTIoN.-On and after
March LIST, the uniform rate of % cents
will be asked between all Offices of the
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company
in the States of New York, Pennsylvania,
New. Jersey, Delaware and Maryland,
also between offices in these States and
offices in New England except such as
are more than 800 miles from each other
where the rate will be 50 cents. This
company also receives night or half rate
messages of twenty words for half the
price of a ten word day message, mini
mum tolls. 20 cents.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

HORSE REcovERED D.-Y yesterday,
to the farm of j, NJ. Scutter, near Elkton.
and recovered horse that had been sto.
len from G. q. Peters, near Concordville,
Pa, by G. S. Gilbert, colored, and sold
at the auction rooms of L. w. Stidham &
Son. Gilbert is now confined in Media
jail, where he was taken by Mr.. Wosd-
ward a few days ago, on the charge of
stealing another horse in the same neigh
borhood. II1sl-uhe III
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
Local Matters.

.JusricEs Aszs.-Last evening be-
lore Esquire Brady, j. Henry Loper,
colored was required 10 paw So and
costs, for assauling Lydia Hawkins;
and also 81 and costs. aud 800 to keep
ne peace, for being drunk and disor-
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
Hanging Made Easys,r
AL HOTTSI

No. 22s MARKET ST., wiLM1NG TON. DEL
HE has reduced the price of hanging
IL wall paper so as to make it AZ cheap
as common whitewash. Holt is practicali
HANGING WALL PAPER REDUCED
from IS cents TO 10 cents per piece at Holt's.
III you want good cheap Job of wall pa
pering done. Holt is the man to serve YOU.
HIS experience Is worth something to YOU.
WALL PAPERS ARE GOING UP!
Not in price, but on the walls Holt Is
busy putting them up. 80
A FALL IN WALL PAPERS,
at Holts, 223 Market st. They fell in price
WINDOW SHADES in beautiful de-
Signs, ana also in plain goods in all tints
al Hoit's, No. 223 Market street. 7ia1.'
ONE BAND WINDOW SHADES
are the latest. Holt has them I'm the newes,
tints and styles and In size from 10 feet dowr
DOWN. DOWN.! DowN!!!
Look In Hollis windows, No. 223 Market
street. at the beautiful designs in wall pa.
per- feb24-sAw2mOs.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

REsIGNKD.-General William Reynolds,
of this city, has rendered his resignatio on
as Adjutant- General of this State, and
the resignation has been accepted by his
Excellency the Governor. The vacancy
will be filled during the next few weeks.
During his term, Gen. Reynolds has ex-
flee, and has made it position of much
more Importance and value to the State
than it was previous to his appointment,
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

I ANNIvERsARY.-T The Missionary ami
versary. OF the Newport NJ. e. Sahboth
school will be held on tomorrow Thurs
day evening at ~ o'clock. An interest
ing exercise called" Bringing the Nations
to the Cross" and AN intact class enter
tainmept, will add special Interest to
the service. AdmissiU.. 10 cent.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28
WILMINGTON MARK ETs.
RAILROADS.
b,ADELPHIA, WILMINGTON q
tITIMORE RAIL ROAD. .

kLTIM0RE RAIL hoAD'
NOVEMBER 9th, 1876.
|os will leave Wilmington as follows
.adelnhia and Intermediate Stations,
yio, 100, 9.52, 1O.45 a, m. 2.oo, 4'So' 1.2o'
4. "a and New York, 2.O2a. m.12.l4, 1910,
snore mo- and Intermediate Stations
imore and Washington, 1882, 1.b6l
|n. l?.59, 1.26, 5.l9 p. m.
for Delaware Divisian, leave ior:
Castle, 800, so. 9.35, a. m. 1.3o, $50
bm!ng and Intermediates Stations, 800
IN. go p. m.
par and Intermediate Stations, 500
m
SUNDAY TRAINS.
|adelphia and Intermediate stations
m. 500. $50, p. m.
|adelphia and New York, 2.02 q. m.
Iimore and Washington, 1882, 1.bo am
4 further information passengers are
ID TO the time tables posted at the
II. f. KENNEY
Superintendent.
The daily gazette., 1877-02-28

A CONTRACT For WoRk.-Y esterday
Messrs. Springer, Morley q Cause, ofthis
city, received a contract for furnishing
fine wood work, most of it walnut, for
four houses that are being built in the
Vicinity Of Twenty third, and Locust
streets, Philadelphia.