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Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
The Opera Auction House.

The business of an auctioneer is one
essentially different from any other. In
fact he is q man who is sui generis. His
friend to-day may be his victim, 80 to
speak, tomorrow. He works on fees
and unless representing very old es-
tablished house, may 60 long time
without making sale. He must be
shrewd, quick ofeye, clear of voice, and
with a judgement which is most infall-
ible, picking out his man at glance
and holding him by the power of will. "A
hundreds a thousand, or even more may
depend upon these qualities, hence
there are really successful men in
the business. Pleasantly may be i'll
dulged in, but not contemplate levity,
which belittles him in the eyes of his
audience, in fact he is a business DO
litician, who at all times must have a
clear head and never allow himself be-
trayed into anger or other lowering
qualities. He wants to carry his audi
ences, not by force or eloquence but by
subtler magnetism of the will, unseen
and invisible.
We believe that the auctioneering
firm of Messrs. Merrick & Drake propri-
etors of the Opera Auction House, No.
Sl4 Market Street, Wilmington, have
pretty much all the qualities to ensure
a marked success. Though young in
the business, having been established
only last year, it is very evident that
as their voices ring out in the sale of
some commodity, they are no novices
in their profession. Their speciality Is
anything "from a needle to an anchor"
or from fine tooth comb to horse
rake.
Take it to the Opera House and it is
bound to be sold. They are very pop
ular as social, genial gentlemen, and
if we can measure success by merit,
surely in the years to come, this house
should have national reputation as
well as colossal lortune.--U. S. Trade
Journal.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
AnuseIments.

The universal favorites, Barlow, Will
son, Primrose and Vests minis .rels,
which will appear here on Monday eve
ming next, will come with special at
fractions. Of that organization the
Philadelphia Inquirer says: "Messrs
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and Vests
celebrated minstrel band, being one of
those organizations tn at manager of a
frst-class theatre can afford to permit
upon his stage, have been giving our
citizens performance quite unexoep-
tonable in character and ofsufficient
merit to amuse and entertain the first
class audiences that attend this house
The programme is very good, and the
peals of laughter that greet them is a
proof that they are appreciated. Mr..
Barlow is particularly fine, and Prim'
rose and West in their song and dance
acts are the best that have been here
among us for long time, while Geo.
Wilson is the most finished end mai
and eccentric comedian it has ever been
our lot to witness. The company have
established themselves favorites in this
city,
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
special Mention.
Sutterley copies all kinds of pictur $

Sutterley copies all kinds of pictur s.
81 have got cough.' You can get
rid of it by buying McInalls Compound
Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Wood
Naphtha.
Physicians prescriptions and all pli.
vate receipts filled with care, and OF
the purest me 1icine, at all hours. Tay-
lor & Fullerton, Apothecaries, 362 King
street.
Sutterley keeps the best poser in the
city.
If the weather is cloudy Sutterley
can take just as good a picture. 302
Market street, above Sd.
Take your children to Sutterley for a
tirst-class picture. He cannot be ex-
;elled. 302 Market street.
Go early to Halls, 507 Market street,
for bargains in shoes and slippers.-
Prices greatly reduced.
Go to Halls, 507 Market street. for
Christmas presents. Shoes and slippers
at all prices. am determined to sell
cheap. Call and BE- convinced.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

THEN IUEsT PILLS ~ tAgTHA ARE "A. .,,nNa
l. VEGETABLE LIVER Pills. They levsY
srlpe. scken or weaken N their Operation IN.
hence they are the best pills ever offered. AZ.
pecially for aged peo We. They are ap.cH.
did Liver cure and e,egant purgative ,hed,.
cine. They operate 'easantly and mild. :,
but thoroughly and ectually. They oure
Constipation or Cos iveness, Piles, s,icl
Headache Bilousness, Weak Bowels, Dizl
ness, Vertigo, Weak Nerves. all Liver .itsc.
tions, general Aches over the system, they
make better appetite, and in rheumatism,
Neuralgia and Headache, in connection x,rt
our Celebrated Pain Searcher, very speedy
cure Is obtained. We have over 1000 reiercn.
ees OF these pills. Elegantly sugar coate, ~
cents box, or tve boxes for 81. Sent by mail
Principal Depot Fourth and King streets
Wilmington Del. Philadelphia Depot %
Arch street. Sold by dea ars and at c0un'r
stores.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Ling q uistical Challenge.
WILMINGTON ACADEMY, Dec. "a.


MEssRs. EDIToRs In recent issue
of your paper, Mr.. p. W. Hochkepppl,
teacher Of Greek, German, French,
Spanish, etc, announces that she il
confident Of his ability to impart a
more thorough knowledge in less time
and at lower rates, than can be obtained
in any college or with any professor any
where.'
| Ispeak for myself (while know
there are other teachers fully as COM
petent as either of us), and beg leave
to say that profess to teach two Of
these languages, and hereby respect
fully challenge Mr.. P. W. Hochkeppel
to prove, before competent Judges,
whether he can teach Spanish and
French better than can.
| do not pretend to teach all the Ian
guages Mr.. H. enumerates, but | do
pretend to teach French and Spanish,
and he will have to either eliminate
that part of his card, or prove that he
is better versed in these languages
than am. Very respectfully,
A. A. MACDONALD.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
sTake Care OF Your Eyes.

Those of our readers who have weak
Eyes and need glasses should not fail
to call on Prof. Chas. Italie, the Will
lnington optician, at No. 2l8 Market
street. We feel safe in saying that the
Professor from his eleven years expert
ence thoroughly understands the eyes
and being a practical workman, he
prepares the glass to suit the failings
OF the eye, and he has supplied mum
Der of our best citizens with glasses,
all of whom speak in the highest terms
of the relief they have received from
the use of his glasses. A pair of fine
spectacles would make a fine present.
The world renowned success OF Hostetters
Bltters, and their continued popularity for o
quarter Of q century 8s a stomachic. IA scarcelv
more wonderful than the welcome that greets
the annual appearance Of Hostetters Alma
nae. This valuable medical treatise is pub
ilshed by H0stetter u Smith, Pittsburg, Pa.
under their own immediate supervision, en-.
ploying 80 hands In that department Ten
cylinder printing presses, folding machines,
oJoD presses, &C., are running about eleven
months In the year on this work, and the issue
OF same Tor 1879 will not he less than ten NIL
lions, pr nted in the English, German, French,
Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Hol and, Bohe-,
nian and Spa DISH languages. Refer to copy
o' 1t ftr valuable and interesting reading con
cerning health, and numerous testimonials as
to the efficacy OF Hostetter's Bitters, amuse-
lnent, varied information, astronomical calcu.
lations and chronological items, &C., which
can be depended on for correctness. The AL
nanac for 1879 can be obtained free of cost,
from druggists and general country dealers in
all parts 0i the country.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

Mr. Norton urged that the fault lay
with the city treasury, and osnsursd
him for not accepting the services Of
the clerk the Council had elected.
Mr.. Guthrie said he saw no cause OF
alarm There were still i've working
days and II the list were not made out,
he thought that the public interests
would not suffer. He made su sxpla
nation in regard to the appropriation
for salaries, showing how misun-
d-rstanding led to an apparent dis
orepancy.
Mr.. Lichtenstein stated that not an
objection had been made to the pass.
age Of the resolution. The Council
and not the Treasurer was responsible.
There were three hundred checks to be
drawn and Council must make the ne.
cessary provisions. II they fail to do
SO the people would scorn the members
of Council, and say they were not com.
petent to perform their duties.
Mr.. Guthrie asked II 1t were not the
Treasurer's duty to make out the in
terest list.
Mr.. Lishtenstein explained the
duties Of the Treas urer, and the action
OF former finance committees. In doing
this he paid high compliment to tn.
ability and integrity Of William s
Hayes while a member Of Council.
If the Treasurer neglected his duties,
it was not his credit but the city's credit
that was at stake
Mr.. Paynter moved to amend the
resolution by inserting the Finance
Committee be authorized to emplo,
clerk. He had the fullest confidence
in the Finance Committee, and thought
they would discharge their duty.
Mr.. Lichtenstein accepted the amend.
ment, when the resolution was adopted,
after which ,on motion, Council adjourn
ed to meet next Monday evening at
7,30.
Orders we're directed to be drawn as
follows:
Samuel Crothers &72.25, Patrick Car
berry s47.l0, J. c. Williams Clio,
John Peoples, cashier, $4,000
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
THE FLAMES AT WORK.
A Dwelling House Burned-Is 10
supposed TO have been Set ON Fire
-OtheP Alarms.

|
The reflection last evening In the
North Western portion Of the city came
from the burning building upon the
corner Of Sixth and Union streets. The
structure was double two story frame
dwelling. Fortunately 1t was unoocu
pied at the time. The fire started at
about six O'Clock, and by twenty min
utes past six the Weocaooe. .engine was
upon the ground. A general alarm be-
ing given the whole department was
soon in motion. When they arrived
upon the spot. the upper story Of the
building was wrapped in flames.
The Water Witch, Reliance and
Delaware with the Weccacoe got in Ser
vice at the edge Of large pond about
a square and half away and soon had
the flames under control. The upper
story Of the house was almost wholly
destroyed. The building belonged to q
party named Edwin X. Williamson, and
is valued at $1,000. The loss is wholly
covered by insurance, policy being
taken in the Shawmut company l.. p.
Buck & Co., Of this city, agents, lfor the
sum Of $500.
Up to couple Of weeks ago the
house had been occupied by the family
of Mr.. James Cannon, but in disposing
of 1t to Mr.. Williamson he had vacated
it and removed to a point further in the
country. As there was no fire about
the building it is supposed that the
house was set on fire.
The alarm last evening few minutes
previous to that given for the abov.
fire, WAS caused by the burning Of the
chimney Of house at the corner OF
Eighth and Spruce streets.
ICE HOUSE BURNED.
This morning between six and seven
o'clock, the large frame building on
Shellpot creek, owned and used by Mr.,
Jacob Stuck, baker, corner of Seventh
and King streets, as an ice house, was
discovered to be on fire. An effort was
made to subdue the flames, but all to
no avail, as the building, being empty
and dry, burned like so much tinder.
The structure was comparatively new
being built by Mr.. Stuck, at a cos: Of
between $500 and 5000. 1t bad been
used as store house for ice for several
seasons back, and it was for this pur
pose that it was to be used this winter
Mr.. Stuck intended to commence
cutting ice the early part of next week.
The building, Mr.. Stuck thinks, was
undoubtedly set on fire, as there were
no other means by which the confagra-
ton could have been started. The
structure which was wholly destroyed,
" as insured to the amount of $500.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

A CAED.-To all who are ---ering trsm
"A the indiscretions Of youth, ner YOU
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood, etc.
viii send you receipt unat will cure YOU
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
vas discovered BY a missionary in South
America. Send q self addressed envelope to
Rev. Joseph 7. Inman. Station b. Bible
House. New York City
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
SECOND EDITION
Sfate Of the lhermOmetar.
AT THE REPUBLICAN oHPrcg Dec. 27
I o'clock. 10 O'Clock. II o'elo
"a % 20
The Weather.

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, D. c., Dec.
27, l A. M.
Indications for Friday.-For the
Middle Atlantic States, northeastsrly
winds, stationary or higher tempera-
ture, falling barometer, cloudy weather
with rain or snow on the coast.
The rivers will generally fall, except
in the South Atlantic States.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
shot NJ by His Father.

Elias Johns, a colored man, was
brought before Squire Hagany last eve
ming, upon complaint made by his
con. The charge was using fire arms
in the public streets. The circum-
stances are these. On Monday after
noon last, Elias, who lives in the East.
ern portion Of the city, for some cause,
drove his wife and son from the house
into the street. They left; bnt soon
after Mrs Johns wanting a shawl
which was in the house, went for it.
Elias having her in his possessi IN,
locked her up. The son, from the
outside, hearing the cries of his mother
and judging that his father was beat
ing her, bursted in the door with the
intention of rescuing the mother. The
old gentleman, not admiring the devo-
tion of the 10y, brcame enraged, and
started for the young man. Johns,
the younger took to his heels, and
Johns, the elder, beholding the rapi lily
disappearing form of his son, drew a re-
volv-r and elnptied one chamber at
the retreating figure. Johns, the
younger, repaired to the magistrates
Office and had warrant taken for his
fathers apprehension, with the result
as above stated. Johns the elder was
held in 200 for his appearance at court.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
~ W. BRUCE,
W. NO. el4 PINE STREET.
VIII make you to order a pair Of

French stock sewed for $8, Best French
Stock, all cali, Scotch bottoms, best style only
S8, and in fact all styles from $4. SO to $780,
Caters from $3.50 up. Ladies' work done
satisfactorily. Repairing done in all its bran
ches and very cheap. Cork Shoes for the
lame Especially. Bruce, 614 Pine street,
Collins old stand. Uppers fit to order, &c.
ic27-3t*
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Genera I Grant.

M mister Reed closes series of des-
patches to the State Department des-
criptive of General Grants visit to
Greece last spring with the following
remarks:
General Grants visit has been mark
ed by constant expressions of respect
on the part of the King and people, and
| have never witnessed more enthu.
siastic reception. General Grant was
surprised and impressed by the appear
ance Of Athens, by the good order pre-
vailing everywhere and by the evidence
OF progress, prosperity and civilization
apparent on all sides. He constantly
expresses his astonishme e0t in finding
such a weIl-setted country and such
an admirable population. He said that
he felt such people deserved sympa
thy and encouragement, and that the
Kings slender territories should be iu-
creased by important additions, enab-
ling Greece to take the position in the
world to which her ancient renown and
her modern struggles and triumphs
entitle her. America and Greece have
many things in common, and our Wig
orons country should seek On every
occasion to manifest her sympathy for
the Hellenic Kingdom"
The Republican party created green
backs, and promised that they should
be made equal to gold. The Democrat
ic party said, Never. The Republican
party has made good that promise.
The Democratic party growls.- -Cincin-
matt Gazette (Rep.).
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Christmas Dinner.

The employees of the Wilmington
City Railway Company were treated to
a handsome dinner on Christmas day
by the following ladies Mrs. James
Bradford, Mrs. John Jones, Mrs. Spru-
ance. Mrs. Candy, Mrs. Isaac Price,
Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. A. Warner, Mrs.
Bruner and Mrs. Eli Garrett. The de-
licicus viands were spread on table in
the office of the company, and Mr.. Jas.
President of the Company,
catered to the wants of the many en-
ployees, who did justice to the good
things before them. These benevolent
ladies' have the good wishes of all who
partook Of their hospitality.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
PRAYER Meeting

this evening at Union M. Z. church.
The topic of thought will be: "How
have | spent the year now closing7"
A full attendance urged on the part of
members and friends. On the Sabbath:
"a great battle and the pending is
sue." M,
For stiffness and soreness of the mus
cles and joints of the body, Rheumatism
Neuralgia-in fact any ache or pain of
The body-nothing equals Keller's Ro-
man Liniment. Sold by all druggists.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Ex Minister EIihu Il. Wash burn

No sooner was it announced that
Bayard Taylor had passed away than
the gossipers at Washington began to
canvass for successor for the Berlin
mission. Hon. Il. B. Washburne was
spoken of as the coming man. The
gentleman himself stated to reporter
of the Chicago Inter-Ocean that such
rumor was entirely unfounded. "lt
cannot be true for two reasons, -" he
said. In the first place, could pro-
badly not get the appointment and, in
the second place, would not take it if
could. | do not intend to 60 abroad
again. returned from one foreign ap-
pointment, and it would be no object
to me to take the Berlin mission. Some
Washington newspaper man, sup
pose, got up the story.
Jubilee Notice.
All the girls who took part in the e"chil-
drens Jubilee are requested to meet in
3rd story front. room of the Opera House
tomorrow Saturday evening at 7
o'clock, to spend a short time socially
and those who have not yet, returned
tickets will please do so at that time.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
II HOme Loan.

The monthly meeting of the Home
Loan Association will be held this eve
ming at Heald's sale room. Those wish
ing a loan should attend.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Success ar BulIdOxing.

How completely the Republican par
ty has been wiped out in the south is
hown by the number of Representa-
tives it has in the Legislatures of the
southern States. The North Carolina
Legislature has about the largest Re-
publican representation of any of these
States--something over ne.third
Florida comes next, with about one
third of its Legislature Republican !;
aud then Louisiana, with thirty one
Radicals out Of l26 Representatives.
In the other Southern States the Radi-
cal parry can hardly be said to he be
represented at all. Georgia has but
three Republican legislators-two ne
groes and one white man Alabama.
three South Carolina, six. The whole
South could not furnish enough Repub
lican Representatives to organize a
rump Legislature-Nen Orleans Demo-
Crdt.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

NT1NTER SESSIONS COMM ENCEE
w JAN. D. 1s79.-Ladies' and gentlemen
desirous to render themselves useful, or to
accomplish themselves, will study either
Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German, French, or
Spanish. They can receive either private les
sons or attend day or night school. Makeuse
Of his celebrated German and French CONVEX
sation classes. By all means study German;
YOU cannot do without 1t. Instructions are
also given in writing, reading, book keeping,
arithmetic, etc. to children and to advanced
students. Terms very low. NOW Is the time
to study. Applications are continually made
TO PROF. P. W. .HOCHKEPPEL. at his office
N !. 8, in the Almond Building. dc1s-lm
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

DLATCHAEY'S PUMPS.-Are made
ID to suit cisterns or wells of any depth
from Is to 10 fe, either plain or lined with
galvanized iron, or seamless drawn tube cop
per. We keep in stock a complete assortment
in size. length and price, from the cheapest
the MOST PERFECT AND IMPROVED
PUMP THATCAN BE MADE. Our manu-.
acturing facilities enables. ms to furnish the
best pumps AT PRICES BUT LITTLE
ABOVE SECOND AND THIRD-RATE
GOODS. When buying pumps, see that
they have MY TRADE MARK ANDNAME.
If not for sale in your town, your orders can
always be filled without delay at 44O Marke
Street, one door from Fifth Street. south side
Philadelphia. G. q. BLATCHLEY,
Ie2O-6mw Manufacturer.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Frozen to Death.

Hon. Owen Jones who represented
this State in the Thirty Congress,
and who is well known in this city,
was found frozen to death in an open
field, last night, at Wynnewood, a
village on the Pennsylvania railroad.
Mr.. Jones had started from his family
residence to pay a visit to tho house
Of a friend, and was discovered
lfeless aboutifty yards from that house.
philadelphia Bulletin.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27
Two In One.

The nuptial ceremonies OF Miss Han,
nah McMenamin and Mr.. James Stuart,
both Of this city, took place last eve.
ming at st. Mary's Catholic Church
The bride, who was splendidly dressed,
is the daughter of Mr.. William McMeu
amin, ex City Councilman of this city.
Thronged to its utmost capacity was
the sacred eiitice for fully half an hour
before the bridal party arrived. At S
O'Clock, the appointed hour, the par
ents of the bride and groom took their
allotted places in the church. and the
bride entered leaning upon the arm of
Mr.. William Stuart, brother to the
groom, and Immediately following came
the groom upon whose arm reclined
Miss Annie McMenamin, of Philadel.
phia, cousin to the bride, who acted as
maid of honor. With bowed head did
the octogenarian and venerable pastor,
Very Reverend Father Reilley, ascend
the altar steps and oficiate at the civil
contract, peculiarly blessed by the
rites Of the Catholic Church.
The ceremonies then concluded, the
newly married couple accompanied by
representative members Of their fami
lies, drove to the residence Of the brides
parents, where numerous gifts, both
valuable and practical, were presented
to the young bride
A very pleasant evening was spent
and repast which might tempt the
eve of the most fastidious, was done
justice to, and at the small wee hours
of the morning tn. guests departed
wishing a safe trip to New York to the
bridal party, whittier they turned their
steps for the honeymoon.
Besides the immediate members of
the families of the young couple, high
on the list of the guests present we're
Misses Letita and Lizzie Murine, Mr..
Edward Murine, Mr.. and Mrs. lie Car
pentier John and Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. and
he Misses Anna and Kate McMenamin,
of Philadelphia, and many others.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

ENOR SILICA 80 acre farm, II miles
Il from Centreville, mile from Ashland
,ation, on the W. Il W. X. H., good build
ings orchard, shade trees, well watercd. wood
lhnd about II acres. good bottom. This is
mo t pleasant and convenient place, and Will
be Id On very easy terms. JAMES u La
PLANE. dec5-llnw
Daily Republican., 1878-12-27

ENOR RENT An eight room house on
A. Fifteenth street near Market Apply
to JOHN Il. GALLAGHER, 1903 arket
street. or to the subscriber. near delaware
Junction. GEO. M. BRAMRLE. dc27.dtf
ENOR RENT.--Three-story Brick House, 800
Il Tatnall street Stalls in Club stable
Ninth and Orange streets very low to per.
manent tenants, Apply toG WORRELL.
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