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The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
FIFTH EDITION.
A SAD ACCIDENT.

On Saturday afternoon, Willie a little Z
year old son of Joseph X. Vickers, was
drowned in the Christiana Creek at
French street wharf. At the time the
accident occurred he was standing lean
ing against gate that separates the
wharf from the round house, looking at
three men who were engaged in fishing.
Suddenly the gate gave way and the little
Iellow was precipitated into the water.
He Immediately commenced struggling,
and the men who were engaged in fish
ing, sat still and watched him struggling
for life. Finally one of them more hu-
man than the other two, reached out his
pole, and the little fellow caught the line
but it broke, and he sank to rise no more.
The names of the three men could not be
ascertained unfortunately as they deserve
to be published for their bravery (?) See
ling commotion, one of the employees
of Geo. w. Bush 81 Son, went down, and
asked the men what was the matter,
when they informed him of the occur
renee. And when asked why they did
not make it known, they replied that
they did not think it worth while.
The boys parents were informed of the
occurrence, and Mr.. Sparks commenced
to drag for the body, but up to this time
has failed to findit. Yesterday afternoon
the large brass cannon in the postoifice
yard was secured and was discharged
over the water several times in the hope
of raising the body. 1t is estimated that
at least ten thousand persons have visit
ed the wharf since the accident. In dis
charging the cannon one of the charges
was so heavy that the Conclusion pro-
duced broke several panes of glass in the
steamer 5. N. FELTON,.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
John Eherman's Witnesses-Mr.
and Mrs. Lemks.

Mr.. Sherman has not benefited his case
by putting Mr.. and Mrs. jerks on the
stand to testify in bls favor before the
Potter Investigating Committee. 10 say
that he had injured 1t might hardly De
correct; for when the Secretary OF the
Treasury is confronted by disgraeeful
letter, and positively declines to state,
under oath, whether he has written such
a letter or not, his case does not admit OF
much subsequent spelling.
Mr.. jerks is apolitician OF very hmi-
ted importance, formerly petty ofh CO
holder, and of late an Office seeker, from
louisiana Mrs jerks is his WIFE. They
have been brought forward to clear up
Mr. Sherman's character by explaining
away his alleged connection with the let
ter addressed TO Anderson and Weber III
his name.
Mr.. jerks had not much of story to
tell, and what there was of it was impro-
bable to the last degree. For instance,
he testified that he betrayed his wife's ex-
penses to Westinghouse considerable
outlay for man of his very limited
means-,oi1tom kaoU,ng the object Of her
uisit.
Mr.. Jenks, so to speak, seems to be
more OF a man than her husband. She
says that Mr.. Sherman, did not write the
letter. but that it was dictated by heI
to another person, who wrote 1t.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
Geuernl News.

Colonel Forsvt g of Ger eral Sheridan's
staff, says" there is No cause Tor the In
dian alarm IN WISCONSIN,"
The Union Pacitic Railroad Company
has issued circular announcing that IT
passes Its usual quarSerly divldend in
July.
Nine of gang of counterfeiters, bav-
ing their headquarters near Baxters
Springs, Kansas, have been arrested, and
officers are hunting the other.
The extensive works ofthe New York
Plow Company, at Newark, Nj, were
destroyed by fire yesterday morning, with
several of the buildings. The loss is esti.
mated at from 100000 to Sl50,e00.
Yesterday was the beginning of com.
mencement week at Lafayette College
Easton, Pa. President Cattell preached
the baccalaure ate sermon and afterwards
delivered an address to the graduates.
Unpara lleled rain storms are reported
to have occurred in Southwestern Kansa'
last week 1t is stated that the rainfall a
Winfield on Wedu sday af ternoon VIZ
estimated at taocaiy-fue incnes. The coun
try was flooded, bridges and fences were
swept away and cattle, hogs and poultr,
| drowned. A man and several cnildrer
living on Beaver creek lost their lives
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
FOURI III EDITION
EURoPE's PEACE CONGRESS.
A Forward Movement of the
Whole Right Wing OF they
Turkish Army.

BERLIN, June 23.-The Congress at
Mondays sitting will discuss the details
of the arrangement which was made on
Saturday permitting the Turks to garrl>
son the Balkan passes. This concession
on the part of Russia is questionable,
unconditional upon the establishment OF
of the autonomy of Roumelia and the
evacuation OF the interior by the Turk
ish troops. The interio" organization OF
the province will be next discussed. The
conditions laid down by Russia are alb
solute. 1t is understood that the negolia-
tions relative to garuntees for the auto
nomy of the province will give rise to
animated debate. The question of the
evacuation of the forlresses will also
arise in connection with the organization
of Rouinelia.
The Russian Privy Councillor Scholoe-
ger arrived in Berlin from 81. Petersburg
on Saturday, and Immediately had inter
views With Count Schouvaloif and Prince
Gortchakoti. Prince Gortchakoff is con-
fined to his bed.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jnne 23.-There is
much excitement here concerning the ar
rangement by which Turkey is allowed
to occupy the Balkan passes. 1t is
thought Count Schouvaloif is account
able for making this concessi on.
BELGRADE, June ga large num-
Der of Russian officers are expec ed her /,
tomorrow. 1t is said i'll well-informed
circles that, In certain eveniualities,
two divisions of Russian infantry will
enter tho country as reinforcement to
the Servlan army.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 23.-The
who Turkish right wing has made a
forward movement. IL is understood
that England advocates the formation
of gendarmerie to replace the Russian
army Of occ patton. The Rus ans re-
Gently requested the British Consul at
Bourgas to billet some soldiers, aud, in
consequence Of his refusal, threatened
to tear down the British flag. Minister
j Layard Instructed the Consul to confne
himself tc a protest.
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{ TOTAL ABSTINENCE SAVING WINE TILL n
RIPENS.

There Is a curious story about som. .,A,.
wines which are extensively advertised % now,.
days. and have only recently been put rT, uroo
the market. DR.. Underhill, the wel[kndv,
grape-grower Of Croton Point, died n "a, n,
Some of his heirs entertained temperan'.
views of such extreme kind, that thew ~ Ss,s
unwilling to allow the stock Of wines lien =,
hand to be sold or any more to be n,Ss
The grapes have sometimes been gst +,
market. and sometimes left to decay NM,
the vines. 1t is only now that the Other M,
have succeeded in arranging for setteme,tI
of the estate and the sale Of the wines M
hand. Among these is wine Of the vintage
of 1864, described as "Sweet Union Pcrs'
but suggesting the Imperial Tokay moe
than any other European wine, and beirr
wholly unlike any other wine Of Ameraa
growth. Its purity. age and mellowness a.
remarkable, and both physicians and wine.
fanciers have special interest in it As De
oldest native wine now accessible in aryw,
siderable quantity. The whole stockbiiA.
hands Of the well-known wholesale go:uy
house Of the Thurbers.-N. Y. lElI
Nov. Io, I977.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
A CONTEMPTIBLE TRICK.

Last evening some mean low scoun-
drel tied rope across the paw, ment on
Delaware avenue near the city railway
depot. The rope so stretched, that it
ust about reached the head of an indivi-
dual who happened to be passing along.
n a short time young girl employed at
John Hartinan's in Riddles Road, came
along at rapid gait and her head to the
ground, and her head coming in
CON act with the rope she was thrown to
the ground, and her head struck the
pavement with such violence as to pro-
duce iDsensi bility.
Some person coming along shortly af-
| ter the accident found the young lady,
and.going to WORK soon revived her.
Who the party or parties were who
placed the rope IN the position, could
not be ascertained but whoever they are
| If found out should be severely punish
ed
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
ESaSe Ball.

The National Base Ball Club, of Wash
ington, -. g., will play the Athletic
Club, of Philadelphia, in the latter city
on July 4th, at Twenty-fourth street and
Ridge Avenue. Mr.. o. ii. Butler, mana
gel of the Quickstep Base Ball Club, OF
this city, last season, and now second
baseman of the Nationals, will play with
the latter club. Mr.. Butler was anxious
to arrange a game with some club in
Wilmington for the 9th of July, but as
there was no club of any consequence
here, the project was abandoned. A
beautiful cabinet size picture of Mr.. But
Ter can be seen in Taggerts Centennial
News Office, 6O7 Market street, that was
forwarded by him to Mr.. DAVIS, who has
charge of the newspaper department o
the above store. The picture is a gool
one and much admired by those wht
have seen it,
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
Reported Shooting.

1t is reported that colored man shot
a white boy yesterday, near "Folly
Woods" From what facts could be ascel
tanned it appears that the boy had been
annoying the colored man by throwing
shooting crackers near the door and was
told by the man, to cease, but instead OF
doing so he continued on. At last ''pa.
tience ceasing to be a viltue" the mar
took down a shot gun, and fired at the
boy, the shot taking effect in various part,
of his body. The names of the boy anC
man could not be learned, or how badly
the boy was injured.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
The Perfection of Simplicity.

While the sale of reserved seats for the
Girls High School Commencement was
gong on at G. f. Thomas & Co.'S, this
morning, well-known young barrister
assisted in the work of taking down the
names of applicants. Becoming tired of
standing he took seat on a packing-box
which was once used for some kind OF a
sewing machine. and on. which the
words "the perfection of simplicity
were painted in large letters. Over this
strikingly personal announcement he sat
TOR about an honr, when the laughter OF
| The crowd, who soon took in the joke
| caused him to investigate the cause o
their unseemly mirth, after which he
| quickly sought another location.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
The ReDublic Hurt.

Yesterday morning, Z o'clock, the new
Cape May steamer Republic left Phil
adelphia for Cape May with four hun
dea yed aod onds1 5 MeeG he eyd shs
head and packing of her engines blew
out and she was compelled to put back.
At the Market street wharf her passen-
gers were transferred to the steamer
John A. Warner. 1t had been arranged
to the satisfaction of all parties tnat
the excursionists should be taken to
Sea Breeze instead Of TO Cape May, and
to that place the Warner started with
them. The Republic followed some dis
tance behind for the yard of Harlan &
Hollingsworth, her builders, in this city
for repairs.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
England and the Fishery Award

LONDON, June %. The Times, in an
editorial about the fishery award, says
that the English government have no
course open to them except to take the
money without inquiry, and without
qualms of conscience. England is aware
of no circumstances which effects the in
tegrity of the tribunal. Had she been she
would not have waited for the award to
repudiate its authority.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
Body Found.

The body of young Carshner, who ha :,
been missing since Thursday last was
found drowned yesterday morning at
Third street bridge. The body was taken
to the residence of his step-father on
Church street, aboue Seventh, where an
inquest was held during the afternoon,
and verdict of accidental drowning was
rendered.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
A BLOODY FACE.

Shortly after 10 o'clock TO-DAY, Patrick
Maloney, shoe maker by trade, appear
ed upon Market street, with his face neck
and shirt front covered with blood. He
had been in a fight some place down
town, and some one gave him a terrible
cut about four inches long, on the top
of the head. He was taken To his home In
Weldie's Court, and DIR. Jones sent for.
He refuses to give the name of his as
sa liant.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
CoLoMBIA'S SHIPPING LAWS

PANAMA, June 12.-The National
Executive has approved the action of the
President OF the State of Panama, in the
case ofthe schooner Lorine, and directs
that hereafter, and until the Columbia
Congress provides suitable legislation in
the case, that the registers OF foreign
vessels enter the free ports of Aspinwall
and Panama shall be delivered to tbe
Consuls ofthe nations whose flag thew
bear.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
DESTRUCTIVE RAINS IN PERI

WAsHINGToN, June 22.-The Consul
at Lambayeque writes to the Department
of State that the extraordinary raius of
the past quarter have been destructive
to agriculture, causing total failure of
the alfalfa and fruit crops, and great
damage to the sugal-eane.
The country around Lambayeque has
been almost entirely Inundated, rail
roads being washed away and dwellings
leveled. The loss is estimated at 81 ,500,-
600
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
FIRST ANNIVERSARY

The first anniversary of the Household
OF Faith Church, was celebrated yester-
day, with appropriate ceremonies. The
church was crowded both morning and
evening. The subject chosen for the
morning service was, "Truths Banner
Given TO be Displayed" And in the
evening, "The Beautiful City of Gold.'
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
A Verdict Rendered.

The Coroners inquest, over the body
OF Dave Williams, was completed on
Saturday afternoon, after the examina-
ton of several witnesses. At the con-
clusion of the testimony, the jury held a
short consultation, after which they re.
turned verdict that the deceased came
to his death from a pistol shot wound il
the hands of officer Brickle, while in the
discharge of his duty.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
In Port.

The steamer Republic arrived at Fourth
street wharf yesterday. During the day
hundreds of persons visited the boat, and
through the courtesy of the officers were
allowed to go on board, which courtesy
was repaid by some persons splitting to-
bacco juice over the carpet in the grand
saloon, and ON the decks of them even
turned on the soda fountain and before il
was discovered, quantity of soda had
ESCAPED.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
WILL POSITIVELY GO

The accident yesterday to the steamer
Republic was but very slight and has now
been repaired. The excursion to Cane
May by this steamer, will positively 20 to-
morrow leaving Fourth street wharf al 7
O'clock.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
A VALUABLE PRESENT.

Mr.. Milton Lackey has presented the
Jefferson Democratic Club, with a life
size steel engraving of Gen. Andrew
jackson.
The gift is a valuable one and is high
ly appreciated by the members of the
Club
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
A Plow Establishmentin i'm Ruin,

NEWARK n. j., June 23.-The spacious
works of the New York Plow, Company
on the Passaic river, were totally destroy
ed by fire this morning, with several
are thrown out of employment The loss
is estimated at from 100000 to $3.50, 900
Insurance not known. The fire origi
mated in the paint shop
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
Improving.

Louis Yetter, who was so severely
burned on Saturday last at Hartman &
Fehrenbach's brewery, is improving as
rapidly as possible under tile circnm-
stances. He rested well last evening for
tue first time since the accident.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
EbAI,SAIlAl.

Rev. J. NJ. Williams, A. M, President
elect of Wesleyan Female College, this
city, reached here this afternoon with his
family. He will busy himself first with
the preparation of the new catalogues,
and then the work of repairing the build
ing will commence.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
ANNUAL FESTIVAL,

The second annual festival of the Ger
man Beneficial Societies, Will take place
this afternoon, at Scheutzen Park
There will be dancing and other mnuse-
lnents. Tickets % cents, ladies free.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

FRANCE IN THE WEST INDIES
HAVANA, June 22.-France has paid the
Swedish Government S6O, 600 for the
Island of St. Bartholomew, West Indies
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
TRANSPARENT Teaching Cards

instruction and Amusement Combined
Important TO parents and teachers; rs diff
ferent artistic designs. The entire pack
sent free for 25 cts currency or :stam ps.
Van Def 4 Co., 20 Ann ST., n. Y.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

QUEEN MERCEDES CONDITION.
MADRID, June 23.- The condition OF
Queen Mercedes CAUSES much anxiety
A violent hemorrhage suDervened on
Saturday and greatly weakened her.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

The LamberLville celebration of the
Y 'ntennlal Of Washington crossing the
delaware took place on Saturday. ~
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

1t is the only medicine would give to
my Baby, mother said speaking, of DR.
Bulls Baby Syrup. AT ull drug stores, q
cents.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
School Examination,

The annual examination at School No.
~, in the Ninth Ward, will take place
tomorrow morning. The citizens are
cordially invited.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

The above speaks for ITSELF but We vcsa
ndd Chat this is the pure juice Of the grape,
neither d,zgged, AiquOyed nor sOaterd' thatt
has been ripened and mellowed by age, md
for medicinal or sacramento purposes ib
unsurpassed. 1t can be obtained from most
of the leading Druggists throughOu. ae
United States. and at wholesale from do
undersigned. who will forward descriptive
pamphlet, free Of charge, on application
y Respectfully, etc.,
"a. X. G. F. ). THURBER & CO.
West B,ua9aOay, Peaae and HAiam SHs'
NEw-YoRK.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24
Sunday School Excursion.

The Sunday school connected with st
Paul'a Catholic Church, viii give an ex
cnrsion to Mt. Cuba, on the Delaware
Western II. r., on Thursday July 4th
Special trains will leave the depot Waite
and Market streets, during the day.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-24

High living cannot be indulged in with
out disagreeable consequence. If you
feel that your blood is out of order use
DIR. Bulls Blood Mixture.
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i
cheers and never inebriates, about keeping the
burdens off the people. Now, what is proposed
here? 1t is proposed 10 cut the throats of the
!aboriDg Ieoplc of this country with silver
knife, with . jeweled handle, presented to the
United States by the gentleman from Massa-
chusetts (Loring). Cut away. gentlemen.
(turning his back on the chair and walking to
his seat) but You will not have my throat.
On motion of Mr.. Foster the senate amend
ments to the general deficiency bill were not
cOncurred in.
On motion of Mr.. Singleton the Senate
amendments to the diplomatic appropriation
bill were non-concurred IN, and the speaker al-
pointed Messrs. Singleton, Sparks and Hale as
conterees on the part of the House on said bill.
MIR. Luttrel asked leave to offer resolution
providing that lnasmuch as TO- morrow will be
the anniversary of Thos. Je1ersol.'s birthday
the House set aside that day or the considera-
ton of the bill for the erection of monument
over his grave.
MIR. Dunnell objected.
Adjourned
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FIJI JOHN fUkIER.
PRAYER FOR Il RE-HEIRISG or HIS
CISE GRANTED.
A Special Board of Four Army officers to
Convene at West POint---Gen. A. III. Terry
of this City one of the Boari---The Inyes-
tigation to Include Review of Original
Evidence and Such New Matters a. May
be miscellaneous Washington
EitE John Porter.

WASHINGTON, April headquarters of the
Army, Adjutant Generals Office, Washington,
D. c., April l2th.-Ihe 70 lowing order has
been received from the War Department An
appeal has been made to the President as fol-
lows:
NEW YORK, March 29.-His Excelleacy, r. B.
Hayes, President of tho United States, Sir =
I most respectfully, but most urgently renew
my oft repeated appeal to have you review my
case. I ask it as matter of long delayed
justice to myself. renew it upon the ground
heretofore stated, that public jul tice cannot be
satisfied SO long as my appeal remains UNI
heard. My sentence is a continuous sentence, and
made to follow my daily life. For this reason Il
for no other, my case is ever within reach Ut
the executive as we'll as legislative interference.
beg to present copies OF papers hereto fore
presented bearing upon my case, and trust that
you will deem it a proper one for your prompt
and favorable considera Ion. If do not make
1t plain that have been wronged l alone am
the sufferer. If do not make it plain that
great INJUSTICE las been done me, then I an
sure that you and all Others who love truth
and justice, will be glad the opportunity fer
nv vim licatioa. has not been denied. Very re-
spctfully,
F1Tz JOHN PORTER.
In order that the President may be fully in
formed of the facts of the case of Fitz-John
Porter, late major general Of volunteers, and
be enabled to act advised.y upon his appl ca
ton for relief in said case, board is hereby
convened, by order of the President, to exam
inc, in connection with the record of the trial
by court-martial of Gen. Porter, such new evil
dencc relating to the merits of said case, as is
now on file in the war department, together
with such other evidence as may be presented
to said board, and to report, with reasons fer
their conclusions, what action, if any. in their
opinion, justice requires should be taken on
said application,
By THE PRESIDENT.
Detail for the board: Major General j. NJ.
Schofeld. Brig. Gen. A. 81. Terry, Col. G. w.
Getty, third artillery; Major Asa B. Gardner,
recorder. The board will convene at West
Point on the Goth of June, aud are authorized to
adjourn from time to time and sit in such
places as may be deemed expedient.
By command of GENERAL SHERMAN.
tSigned,) E. u. TOWNSEND.
Adjt General.
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No one who knows Mr.. Thomas Cochran, Jr.,
can question his sincerely in his indefatigab!o
efforts in prosecuting any work which he deeus
for the public good. But his zeal takes .
strange direction His zeal for organizing
sscret societies out of public elements, OF
which he may happen to be one. is miraculous
beyond conception. Yesterday be gave an .ther
test OF his odd skill by inducing the Fort Smell
ling bridge commission to resolve itself into a
1t no aambcr over the election of an engineer.
mr. Cochran seems to forget that he 10 acting
merely as servant of the public, and that tho
public are entitled to know the action Of him.
SET and associates upon public matters.
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WILLIAM AND MARY.
TIE CLAIM FOR TIE COLLEGE OF
THAT N4llE IN THE HOUSE.

Its Discussion Serves to Enliven Dull Day
'-Goode. OF Virginia, and Loring, Of Massa-
cusetts, Pass Comp1iments---And Town
eend, of New York. ri .ys the Buffoon for
the Benefit Of the Galleries---Ho Re-
fuses to Concur in Senate Amendments
to the Deficiency and Diplomatic Appro-
priation Bills---An Objection by Slsnlly
Dunnell Prevents Consideration of q
Anniversary of His Birth.
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ILLINOIS DEMOCRACY.
RINGING and COMPREHENSIVE DEC
LIRlTION OF PRINCIPLES.

supremacy of the Civil Over The Military
P0wer--Liberty of Individual Actian--
Separation of Church and Stste--Liberal
Support of Free Schools--Strict Oficisl
Accountability and Economy--TarlR for
Revenue and u Graduated Income Tax
Faithful Performance of Public Obliga-
tions--Fundin. Of the National Debt in
Bonds nf Lower Rates of Interest," Imme-
diato Repeal of the Resumption and
Bankruptcy Acts--Approres the Silver
Bill and Declares for Free CniIsse-- De-
nounces Contraciion--Treas Notes 10
be a Full Legal Tender, Etc, Etc.