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The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
The Liberal League.

The meeting of the Liberal League,
yesterday morning was well attended.
The questi on that had been submitted
for debate was on the character of
God. Several of those present spoke
among them being, William Ii. Lamb
din, Mrs. Thompson, of Oregon, Mes
srs. Cadwallader, Marshal and WEIGH.
Ia the evening, the room was pack
ca, Dy those who were eager to hear
Mrs; Thompson. lecture on the subject
OF Woman's Suffrage. The lecture
was attentively listened to and the
lecturess proved tlat she had given
the subject careful consideration and
study.
Felt i'm Newark.
The shock of the explosion at Du-
Fonts powder mills, shortly after 8
o'clock on Tuesday morning, was dis
tinctly felt in Newark. Various and cur
ious were the conjeetures of the residents
as to what occasioned the shock.
Lucky DeIawarcan.
Charles P. Ramsdell, whom Presiden
Hayes has nominated for United State
M arshal for the Eastern District OF Vir-
glnia, is Delawarean AID formerly re-
sided In Wyoming, Kent county.
Resumption OfTrips.
The ARIEL having been newly painted
and put in complete order, has resumed
her trips between Philadelphia and Col
Inns Beach and Bombay Hook.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25

Il PAYERS OF CHRISTIANA HID.
hereby give notice to the taxpayers of
said Hundred that l will be at the City
Hstel, In the city of Wilmington, on Sat
urday, March 9th, between the hours of 10
o'c ock am and 1 o'clock D. m A Ii persons
who do not pay their tax on that day VOL
be dealt with according to law.
JOHN JORDAN,
feb25.6td3 d ltw# Collector
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Indications for To-day.

.rh. Eastern and Middle States failing
n''r, Increasing southerly to easteriy
p rrrmer, rainy and stormy weother,
ein southern portion Of latter by
g r,uds and cooler, clearing Weqther.
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A Lucky DeIawarcan.
Resumption OfTrins.
DIED.

MiLLICAN.-On the 25th inst, Elizabeth
Millican. In the 6Sth year of her age.
Her friends and those of the family are
respectfully invited to attend her funeral
rom the residence of her husband, John
Mllllcan, s03 Locust street on Wednesday
AFTERNOON at 81 O'Clock. Funeral services
at the Old Swede's church.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
FOR CURB, GUTTER,
EILA @ 4 ND p XINll STQNE


Sealed proposals will be received by the
Street Committee at the Office OF the Street
commissioner, until February 2s, 1878,
until 3 O'Clock m, for furnishing one
Thousand feet (1000) of curb stone, ''more
or less, the curb must not be less than 5
feet long, twenty two inches in depth and
nVe inches on the face and must run full in
width and thickness to the ends, One
thousand feet C000l more or less of gutter
tone not less than two feet long, must be
uniform IN width and thickness. Five
hundred feet more or less of flag stone not
less than two feet long, sixteen inches in
width and five inches thick; and five hum
dred perches more or less of paving stone,
the said stone must not be more than four
by six inches on the face. Bids will be re-
ce1ved for the whole contract or any part
thereof, All the above must pass the in
spection of the Street Commissioner or
payment for the same Will not be allowed
by the City Council.
The stone to be delivered as directed by
the Street commissioner.
Security to the amouAt of one hundred
dollars $1,000 will be required as a guaran-
Tee for the good faith of the bid. And Sc
curity TO the amount of five hundred dol
lars (S5O0) will be required for the faithful
performance of the contract.
The committee reserve the right to re-
ject any or all bids. Blanks will be fur
nished by the Street Commiss ioner at his
office, NO. 81 Il. Sixth street, I'd story
All bids must be properly signed, sealed
and directed to AARON CONRAD,
feb2 i-6t Chairman Street Com,
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
Public Sales.

The following public sales are an-
nounced by advertisement in the GA
zRTTE Or by hand bills printed at this
Office.
Feb. 27-L. w. Stldham & Son, at
All King street.
Feb. 2Sth-Mary f. Griffith, Newark.
Feb. 2Sth-Chas. A. Murphy, near
Newark.
March 4th-Sale of wharf leases, by
the city.
March Fitzpatrick and James Nc
Mahon, New Castle Hundred.
March 1l-John X, Crossan, Mill
Greek Hid.
March 11th-Amanda Toppin, near
Bear Station.
March 1l-Sill s. Bailey, Red Lion,
Chester Co. Pa.
March 12-Isaac N. Grubb and Geo
McGlaughlin, Brandywne Hid.
March 18th, w. L. Stoops, near
Harris Corner.
Lawlessness I'm Brandywine.
In Brandywine hundred, In the
neighborhood of Riverview Cemetery,
daring the last few weeks a nu niber of
dogs belonging TO famers in that sec
tion have been shot by some UNKNOWN
parties who are no doubt intent on
stealing, taking this method to be less
molested. Peter Murphy, tenant of
John O'Bryne Esq's. farm on the
Philadelphia pike, had his dog shot a
week ago, and on Friday evening last,
while his washing was out, it was
stolen from the line. Who the party
are Is unknown, but the farmers intend
keeping their eyes open.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25

DOR RENT "A ~ roomed house at 23d
IL and Market Streets with hot and cold
water, bath room heaters. water closet, &C.
IL com mands fine view of the river
Rent low. Ap. .jly next door
feb25-3t* TH0S. l.. MOUSLEY.
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NEW ADVERT SEMENTS.
DUBLIC SALE.

DUBLIC SALE.
ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9Th,
James N, Sarles, viii sell at Public Auc
ton, at the Market Street Hotel, New
castle, Delaware, at 1 o'clock D. M, the
following:
3 good work or road horses, -
nice saddle pony. ~
Ole fancy New York butcher VyB1
wagon, new; 1 spar buggy, Jenny 0CnA.
LIND wagon, set of single harness. nearly
new. two robes, blankets, whips and MANI
other articles too numerous to mention.E
The sale will be positive and no under
bidding. Terms made known on day OF
sale. JAMES N. SARIES
James Holiday, Auctioneer. feb2s-d5t,
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Meeting this Evening.

The regular Monday evening tenn
perance meeting under the auspices of
will he held at their rooms this even
ing, and will be addressed by several
prominent speakers. Good singing
may also be expected.
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9heriM-s SnIa.

Llfayaa,o,n sold Saturday aftar,o
ho'el the following pro. pro.
5oslly oetyysosfn of Tm. ! G. Baugh, on r.v,o.
Lofs@ foa I, ia,o%6ard na6 aud PopiaFy % hisyio5 pG
| stray, ,.y of Geo. r. Tovna,
10 JOS. between tween Madison ao and Mu on on
p5psty 5etyysoHf Of WIN. Silver, er,' o0 ,or 500 goo,
kps,tSo ,. Lore, for ST 100, "nd Franklin,
Fen Secn,s, y, same, on Madison stroo.
kwkinss siSqd fop and Third streets street ta e
bian, for fpP'sies sI,. OF VIM. H. Quinn. to g
south S b, " VITA Frank Perkins, Lohds,
bpersI,Ga s,ate Loan Associatioorp AstU ior s4oo, to
|owelville. ttheodore n 90 f. Mullen. in
W "m' j. McGarr, for
sunday afternoon p%uins, nsa, a, !:
lut, Both On N Fourth street s'aSe Ss,o In IN
hia sn this This, city. a kassSn,d snd gen gentleman
kh relisitosSs litss will be accordinS di9seIoags to agss
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
ArOTICE
Nj OllCE.
N GEORGE w. KING,

Ihe manufacturer of the well known Coed
samaritan Cough Syrup, has moved from
1901 Market street to
NO. 100 WEST SECOND STREET,
where he will manufacture and keep for
sale the above named syrup in large or
small quantities. For sale by all druggists.
Price 20 cents a bottle. feb2s- 1md&w'
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
A Delaware Exhibit mt Paris.

N DVAAW at
Messrs. Richardson & Robbins of
Doyer, have shipped their case and
goods for the Paris Exposition to Phila-
delphia, whence they go by the steamer
Constitution. The case was made by
Messrs. Haz Il & Pennewill and painted
by Messrs. Cadmus & Benn. 1t was
painted black and striped with gold,
making very neat case without being
gaudy. In the case were 26 kinds of
meats packed by this firm, besides poul-
try of all kinds, from broiled chicken
to boned turkey. Also, canned peaches
pears and pine apples. Several varieties
of meats will not be exhibited for want
ofroom. The goods will be exhibited
just as they are packed for market, with
out any extra labels, most of them be-
ing taken from cases that were prepare d
for market.
An Outrage.
Previous to the opening of Liberal
League, last evening, some contemplate
person, procured rope, and running it
from the ante room underneath the
benches, attached it to the gas metre
for the purpose of turning off the gas.
Shortly after Mrs. DR.. Thompson, had
commenced lecturing the lights were
shut off, .aud would have been entirely
so had it not have been for the prompt
ness of Mr.. John Rowbotham, who felt
for the metre, and in doing SO discover
ed the rope, and Immediately cut it.
The action of the parties who endeay-
ored to perpetrate such trick, is certain
ly contemplate, and clearly proves how
far prejudice will carry some people.
The members of the League, ARE highly
incensed over the matter
Pound Party.
"Witsips Senate" composed of the
customers of Witsils segar store, on
Nj aryland Avenue, took pound party,
on Saturday night to the residence of
George Coates, on Vest Second street,
making quite substantial donation.
After the presentation the party repair
ed to the old Eagle Hotel, Front and
Madisons streets, and had a friendly
dance.
Will Lecture i'm West Chester
VIM, Dean, ESQ.,, of Newark will adj
dress the West Chester agriculturists on
Thursday next. His subject will be;
"The Bearings of the Tariff on the Agri-
cultural Glasses"
Going to Texas
Mr.. j. Holt, of Magnolia, Kent county
intends emigrating to Texas in few
weeks.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
New Schedule.

There is some talk of new schedule
on the Delaware Railroad. Travel is
light and if it does not increase the
company will probably take Oft train.
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Stray Wants.

The churches were well attended yes
terday.
The Board of Education meets this
evening.
Subscribers to the DAILY GAZETTE are
rapidly increasing
Fritz our Cousin German at the Opera
House on Thursday evening next.
Cali on DR.. Gallagher, No. L. Fifth
street, to get relief from an aching
tooth.
l. II. l. S. Society of Wesleyan Female
College will give their annual entertain
ment on Thursday evening in the college
hall.
The job department of the GAZETTE is
kept very busy, but Notwithstanding the
fact, leave your order for work and it
will be promptly attended to.
If you want to cough yourself to death
don't take any of Kings good Samaritan
cough syrup for it Will cure the cough
every time. Costs only % cents per
bottle.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
Temperance Address.

Mrs. DIR. Mary A. Thompson, of Port
land, Oregon, will be present at the
Foundry meeting this evening and give
an interesting account of her connection
and experience in the great Women
Temperance Crusade movement of the
West.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
Baptism.

On Saturday afternoon eighteen men,
bers of the Household of Faith were bap-
tised in the Brandywine opposite the
foot of Walnut street. The exercises
were conducted by Rev. Geo. Il. Kramer
assisted by Elder Miles Grant About
two thousand persons witnessed the cere-
monies.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25

CTOLEN.-Some time last night during
- the "Washy" bal, some person stole
a new water proof cloak from the ladies
dressing room. A liberal reward will be
paid and no questions asked If returned to
the saloon of
JOSEPH STOECKLE,
feb 23-2t% Nos 223 and 225 King st.
The daily gazette., 1878-02-25
Pound Party.
Going to Texas

Mr.. j. Holt, of Magnolia, Kent county
intends emigrating to Texas In a few
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-11
EW YORK.
The storm.

New YORK, December 10. The tasterly gale
here has Increased IN violence, and is so severe
that flags have been stripped from the poles, and
the rain is falling il torrents.
st. warts Remains.
The last rumors locate Stewards remains "near
the kappahannock river"
The MOiety system.
The Bulletin states that An effort has been made
to reestabllsh the obnoxious moiety ~ stem again
in the treasury department, on the same basis q.
formerly, when Jayne WAS vt the head thereof.
Merchants are protesting in sdvance.
Cipher Dispatches.
The Washington CORE pondent Of the Boston
Post writes that prominent democratic member
Of the Potter Committee said Monday that he was
satisfied that the story that the cipher dispatches
lad been furnished to the Tribune by Gen. But
Ter, was not without foundation. Indeed, he had
the best of reas, ms for believing the story true.
He says that the dispatches were furnished lie q.
Butler by the late Sc Istor Morton, and that he in
turn handed them over to Whteaw Reid, for
some reason best known to himself
Marine Disasters.
Schooner Clara Sawyer, Nassau for Whining
ton. put into Nassau Nov. IA, leaking badly. She
had discharged and Was waiting owners orders
the 9th.
Schooner W. II. Hopkins, Georgetown for
Providence, with coal, before reported ashore at
Kockswsy, got of the 18th, and WAS brought in
tow to stapleton, l.. |. The schooner lost her
rudder and had her quarter deck washed away
Steam pumps prevent her from filing.
Schooner Nokomis of Yarmouth, n. s, Cape
b. eton for Boston, was struck by squsll fifteen
miles north of Race Point, and broke the main
boom and tore the mainsAii badly. She put into
Provincetown for repairs.
Schooner Mensws Of New York, Perth Amboy
for Boston, with q cargo of coal, grounded near
life saving station No. II, Sunday Captain Mayo
of the station, with the assistance OF wreckers,
ioatcd her at ten o'clock =. NJ. leaking 1000
strokes per hour. Two boats with crews, started
with the schooner for Boston.
Steamer Hercules, from Philadelphia with cos,
coming up the river al Newburyport, ran on the
rocks and lies 10 = bad position.
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Condensed 1ELEl:KAnS.

A negro debating society at Wheeling, W. Va,
ended session Monday evening" BY al appeal to
razors. One negro was badly cut.
Olive Jones, who halls from Ripon, Wisconsin,
has presented herself at the White House, in
Washington, and demanded possession ~ the FIRST
American Queen. having been elected, she
serts, on greenback ticket. The police, regard
ing her insane, took her to the lunstic asylum.
In quarrel Sunday night. at Concord, New
Hampshire John Koee fatally wounded William
Murphy.
The earnings Of twenty-five Western railroads
in the month of November, show an increase Of
Sl87 900.
Two hundred men and womeo met in Indian
apOlis the other evening. and organized the Iud-
| ana Cremation Society.
Eighty thousand head of cattle Was the present
Texan cattle king gave to his daughter on her
marriage.
Fifty houses 10 the business portion Of Macon,
Mississippi, were burned Friday night; with loss
of 500 600.
The grand jury of Troy, has indicted several
city officials, including two members of the grand
jury, for liquor selling.
| The United States steamer Ticonderoga, Con-
| modore Shufedt sailed from Fort Monroe, Va,
on Saturday. for Liberia
The gross receipts OF the fair in aid OF the New
| England Hospital for women and children last
week, in Boston, were between $1,000 and 5000.
| number Of Italian cavalry officers have been
| trying the endurance Of their horses to see what
might be done 10 an emergency. Three Of them
rode 80 miles in 1903 hours.
| Mr.. A. J. Burks of Amherst, Va, has been
sentenced to q fine of 800 and years imprison-
ment, for marrying . woman with African blood
| in her veins.
The total amount thus far expended on the
Brooklyn bridge. IS $1,000. 900, two-thirds Of
which paid by Brooklyn, and the remainder
by New York city.
Edison has made one Of his happy hits in search
ing for meter for bis electric light and has al
ready perfected this detail of his invention. He
is confident that, in spite Of all objections and
coming claims. he will secure patent on his
electric light in England.
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SIMON CAN ERON.
What lie Says of P.esid ent Hayes aud
Wade Hampton.

New YORK. December 10. Simon Cameron 10
an interview Saturday said
"Hsyes is dead. He went over to the rebels
he killed Chamberlain, soldier and . republican,
and put that rebel Wade Hampton. who shot my
brother James through the heart, in his (Cham-
berlsin's) place."
"Did Wade Hampton personally kill your
brother."
eyes, sir. have the evidence unmpeachable
that Wade Hampton. who captured Col. Cameron,
my brother, took carbine while my brother WAS
prisoner, unsrmed, took deliberate AIN and shot
nim dead, and this rascal, Wade Hampton. Mr..
Hayes went and made Governor of South CARROLL
az. Mr.. Norman Gunnison, editor Of the New
York Evening Record, saw Hampton shooting my
the ex-senator, turning to Mr.. Gunaisou, who was
preseat.
"Yes, Senator" replied Mr.. G. 81 amosg 9TH
ers SAW Wade Hampton kill Col. Cameron. and
after Hampton fred cav them carry the lifsless
body of the Colonel into the farmhouse near the
church.
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MAsSACHUsETTs.
Failure.

BosroN, December 10. A meeting Of the cred.
itors OF Spsuldng & Wales, dry goods merchants
Of Boston, WAS h. Id vest rdsy, when stateme ut
of the standing of the firm was given. The liza
biltles are placed at $3.50 So aud the assets at
s4O4 15l u, with contingent liabilities amounting
to S26,7l3
Temperance.
Amesbury last night saw ten rumsellers sign
the total abstinence pledge, together with all her
spothecaries. leading hotel proprietor, The pro-
prietor of The Music Hal, carnage msker William
+. BiddIe with thnty i've of hi, employees, and
hundeds OF cit zeus generally
re,sOnai.
Rev. Joseph Cook 10 hi, no IN lecture yesterday
III Boston, discussed the election frauds.
Railroad Matters.
The directors Of the Eastern Railroad Company
IN the forty fourth annual report to the st ckbold
ers, say company is proper subject of c,ngratH-
lation. The companys credit has daily been
Pr wing stronger, while the necessity for using 1t
has been constantly diminishing. Of the various
form. Il debt-smounting to about 81 800 900,
which under the act OF 1876. were made convert
Ible into certificates OF indebtedness-there re-
mains September 3Otn only $227 OO3 80 to be con-
verted.
Held for Trial.
In municipal court to day, Mrs Clara Dearborn
MIS-. Mary Ames, Abljah A. Reed and William +.
Drew wee aigned, the former rs princiI al and
the others rs scces.orie. to producing abortion
on ths person Of Wiunlfred Hackett. The form
er WAS held in $4,000 anu the others in So 900
esca for their Appearance again Que week from
to day.
Marine News.
The brig F am which has been ashore near
station seven was hauled of ut high tide to-day,
aud is now at anchor two miles east of Race
Point, apparently tight. steamer will be sent
to her ASSISTANCE.
The schooner F. 2. Rogers, ashore on Wood
end. was foated of to-day and hoated into trov-
incetown harbor.
Railroad Accident.
GREENFIELD, December 10. An extra freight
train on the Troy Greenfield railroad, ran into
q fifty foot washout at five O'Clock this evening, at
West Deetfeld. The locomotive and six cars
were dumped in. The train was running slow
nearly the whole train would have been wrecked.
The engineer, George Field, WAS seriously iujur-
ed by striking telegraph pole in jumping. The
east bound express due there in few minutes
would probably have met with q terrible accident
if this extra had not been just ahead. The west
bound train will be delayed until after midnight.
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Frr the past two weeks not much has been done
ia the building line, there having been but one
new building constructed, viz, q carriage house
by the Worcester Bros.
In our last jottipgs, there WAS one man (per-
bsps more) that was overlooked, viz. Mr.. Walter
years ago. The past year he has erected . small
but comfortable cottage and stable on the site OF
those buried. He has recently painted them
white. They look neat and tidy. Mr. Matthews
was poor, bad nothing to build with except pluck
and perseverance, and has q family To support,
yet he has worked his bsi ldings along and near "
finished them, aud thus far eiything is paid for
Cons idering his age, which is neatly three score
and ten, and being some what out of health, he
has done what many younger men would do well
to initiate. In addition to this he has wood
enough TO supply his fires for one year; has one
cord OF bee,s corded up in his cellar, large
amount OF Jumps aud other vegetables; has
bought q yo'd cow and has hay enough to
winter his cow and horse MI Matthews 10 his
younger days accumulated u handsome property,
but he had acquired All appetite for strong drink.
He has seeB great deal of trouble. A few years
ago he bad beautiful daughter killed at Wy
mans mill. lie gave up to his appetite, and
landed where all men are sure to land who fol-
low in the same direction. About one year ago
he reformed. lie WAS always industrious, and
has shown what he can do when he leads u sober
life. He /, member OF the reform club,
attic nds the club meetings, and IL striving to live
better life. Let US throw the mantle of charity
over his past hi SIDE meanors, and although all
not act the part Of the good Samaritan by paying
bis bills a. the inn (neither does he ask it), yet
there is no one but that can give MIN an encour-
aging word
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ROLIHlCA L..
The Florida Vote.

TALLAHASSEE, December 10. A despatch says
the CANVASS OF the recent vote begins to-day. The
cApvAssers of Alachua sent q certificate under Q
writ Of the Supreme Court, that 1.-The present re-
turns are 50 irregular, false and fraudulent that
We are unable to determine what the tr.e vote is.
U Mon League.
PHILADELPHIA, December 10. At the Union
League last night. the annual election resulted in
the choice of ticket headed by George II. Bsk-
er.
Butler of South Carolina, to Reply to
Senator Blame.
NEW YORK, December 10. Butler of South
Carolina, is to have the reply to Senator Blame,
as well As other Southern democratic Senators.
Election.
KRENE, n. H., December 10. r. Stewart, dem.
is re ected mayor by 2S5 msjorty. in q total vote
of 1877.
Mayors Elected.
BosToN December 10. Following is the vote
of this city, to-day, for Mayor;
Prince, dem, 1885
Goldman, rep, 1909
King. workingmen's candidate, 43l
Princes plurality. 1887.
LYNN, December 10. The election for Mayor
resulted in the choice of George p. Ssnderson,
work ngmens candidate, by $1,000 plurality
Inc whole ticket was elected.
NEwBuRYPoRr, Mass. December 10. At the
election to-day John j. Currier, independent, was
elected over Robert Couch, citizens candidate,
by probably 500 majority. The entire board of
aldermen is independent.
LOWELL, December 10. Richardson. dem, is
reelected mayor BY 1912 plurality.
WORCESTER, December TO- At the election to-
day Charles Is. Pratt, the citizens Andldste, re-
ceived 32l6 woes to 1917 for WIN. Dickinson,
nominated by the Butler club.
Hampton Elected 10 the Senate.
COLUMBIA, December 10. The legislature has
elected Gov. Hampton to the U. S. Senate. the
Senators present (29 in AID voted unanimously
for Hampton, including the republicans. The
members OF the House, with two exceptions, also
voted for Hampton. The exceptions were Miller
and Simmons, colored members from Beaufort,
who voted tor Mackey.