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Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

tlInsss cS tbs Trsasuvsr, psWvsntsd hiu,
from signing the checks oi the Board,
Mr. Howard simpson, Rsq., wss EN-.
powered TO act in that capacity until
Mr.. Cloward Was abba % rssuma his du.
ties, with the consent Of him and hia
suretiea.
Mr.. r. A. Taylor wss authorised Ia
oil up and sign all checks until further
notice. W. " G8SEA AEt y 4'7sNt Va
The Committee of No. Is was author.
issd to have . clock repaired. fts
The COMMITTEES ofNs. II Vas allowed
to buy . clock and to have the h,stsr
repaired
The COMMITTEES Of No. Is was gran.
ted permission to have the stairs re-.
paired.
The Supsrintsndsnt's report Of the
absence Of teachers for the past month
showed On abssncs from sickness Of 4a
days, and from other causes offvs-snd-
a-half days. ,
Mr.. Lally said that the insurance pol.
icies Of schools Nos. 4 and IA were
about TO expire, and an order Of e2l. Is
was directed to be drawn In his favor Ia
renew them.
Mr.. Lally Of COMMITTEES on Insurance,
asked for authority 70 divide equ!tably
the insurance among the home com.
panies. Hs stated that as II stands
now the Insurance in the Farmers stands
now at s39, 100, In the New Castle,
al 900 and In the Delaware %. 800.
The change he proposes will alter these
figures as follows: Farmers e32, 800;
New Castle $3.50, and Delaware
@2S, $50. This will ma1S 3 change In
favor of the Delaware Marine Insurance
company.
Mr.. Lobdell wished TO know whether
the home companies were permitted to
charge as they chose. II had bsen his
experience that the rates over those of
foreign companies we're exorbitant.
DR.. Grimshaw objected to mutual
companies. HI thought the Delaware
Marine Insurance company was 4 very
good company and he didn't propose TO
pitch into 1t as some others did. Ifhome
companies we're stock companies he
had no objection TO insuring In them.
The mater after other remarks was
laid over until the next meeting when
it Is thought Mr.. Lobdell will Offer q
resolution allowing the committee more
latitude, in other words to divide equally
the insurance between the home and
foreign companies.
The committee of No. 4 school were
authorized to procure sufficient num-
Der OF Webster's High School Diction-
aries.
During the evening the following
bills were ordered to be- paid
William II. Foulk, sl55.22 Henry
Grebe, $64.54; w. +. Robinson, $l7.54;
Springer, Morley 4 Cause, $5.54; Chas.
+. Nostrand, $3.50; WIN. Casperson,
sl.90; Mccartney and K-nney, $l4,l9;
Paris NJ. Mitchell, $22.53 Gawt .rop &
Bro, s4.20 James NJ. Bryan, u SO ;
Charles Heebner, S2.l0; Catharins
Gray, 5000; A. J. Pyle, Sl.S4 g. w.
Vernon Il Son, So cents; T. b. Hizar,
$4.6s; H. Y. Pickels, S2.26; Glatts 4
Eckel, $24.5O; Allen Smith, S35. .25 ;
Ferris Il Garrett, t2.24; Finn 4 Jack
son, 1880; s. Hannah Co., $l.35;
Jas. Davis, 1887; Thompson Bros,
$500; l.. p. Blair, $l9.03; Harry Laps,
s69.53; C. F. Thomas & Co., 1885
Barker & Stradlsy, 1886; Wilson,
Wood & Co., el.S0; pay roll Of teach
ers' salaries, "a, 5000 pay roll Of Su
perintsndent, Secretary, Treasurer and
Janitor, $473.65.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10
FIRST EDITION.
-yS5E EdE1 FCoGsT.


A D~assh ~s Marley q.
Brsvn anA Gsesgs Dsaoss. esl.,
senesnssa-msw thsy Received
the OeaSs'svse1Ast. @k
INV cASrLs. Dec. .. 1878.
The proceedings Of Court subseq usnt
10 thoss published Yesterday are ~ fol.
Iows:1
After the application Of Mr.. Gray for
postponsmsnt of the Dodson case there
wss nothing dose. Eh
After the Court had rs-asssmblsd In
lhe aftsrnsor ,hs two prisoners oonvic.
Isd Of capital crimss--Hsrlsy g. Brown
md George Draper we're brought out
md placed upon ths dock.
George Dfspsr isr tho murder John
wilson 4 Middletowne on 6sptumbsr
,st, was the first sentenced. The Court
|n imposing the penalty said "You
ave been indicted for murder in the
!rst degree, but the jury thought pro.
er u convict you Of murder In the sec.
nd degree, and they not only acted
u sci cautiously bat nsrifully towards
gu; and all that nov remains for me
0 do Ia TO pronounce the sentence,
hich Is: that You pay the costs
prosecution, that you forfeit and
ny 1ns II $1,000, that you on Sat-
rday, the 2lst Of December, bst cen
be hours OF 10 .. m. and 2 p. ma stand
ne hour in the pillory aud b. whipped
th sixty lashes and be imprison.
for the term of your natural life; and
Oh are now committed into the custo-
y Of the Sheriff until the penalty b.
hrrird into effect
The prisoner received the sentence
ithout any emotion and no telltals
Expression stood upon his countenance
h"r than that Of manifsst desire To
ave the thing over.
Harley @. Brown was next called.
e got upon his feet briskiy. The
lange In his oountenance was marked.
appeared calm ard collected and
Fceived the decision Of the court with
respectful attention.
The couit in addressing him said:
: You were indicted at the present term
this court by the Grand Jury for the
urder Of Geo. Babes. That indictment
Ftaigned you with being guilty in the
Fst degree In that you killed him with
press malice atorethought; upon
|nsderation of the evidence the jury
; your case thought proper to bring in
verdict Of nslaughter. In view OF
the circumstances We shall impose
on you the utmost penalty, as in
! rr case there seems 10 be- no excuse
paliation whatever. The jury be.
We'd your statement and they were
verned no doubt by that, and
mercy to you found you guilty
y manslaughter only, and in view OF
J fact that the explanation you made Of
. ar offence disclosed your own conduct
! tel constrained to impose the ut
a penalty Of the law upon you,
bch is that you shall pay the costs
h the prosecution and forfeit and pay
g the state q aee Of $4,000, and be i'm.
= Fsoned for q re years, commencing to.
1t and ending with the Sth day Of
8 Fc-mber, 1883"
l. The prisoners were then taken back
). placed in confinement, and at six
10 lock court adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10
Crowded Over.

Owing to a pressure of matter, the
sermon of Rev. |. M. Halderman preach.
ed on Sunday evening in Delaware
Avenue Baptist church, against chnrch
fairs, festivals and pronouncing bees,
has been laid over until morrow.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

4 CAkD.--ro all who are --Tering frsm
n the indlscretions Of youth, ner YOU
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood. etc.
viii send you receipt tnat will cure you
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
wlS discovered Ivy n missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope to
Rev. Joseph T. Inman. Station d. Bible
House. New York Citv
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10
sECONh.,E,DITON
sssss q sss aAs .rmometer.
Ar TIE RsruBIcA oprrcs Dec. TO-
I O'Clock. 10 o'oloAk. l2o's.och
so 81 "a
The WeatherN.

War Department, Once Of \ths Chief
Signal Omcer, Washington, DAC., Dec.
10, ! A. M.
Indications for Tuesday.-FoA the
Middle Atlantic States, cloudy weather
with frequent rain warm southeaAt.
srly, shifting to colder northwesterly
winds falling, followed by rising ba
rometer.
The temperature will fall bslow freez-
ing In the canal regions.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

r OSr.-A brown Shepherd pup, ~
IL four months old legs and breas SA
light, had ON a new leather collar. A suita-
BILE reward will be paid Tor his return to the
Waterman Mt the Etahth street market.
lr9-Hs
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

NOTICE! DISSOLUTION OF COPART.
~ NERSH1P.-The partnership hereto
lore existing under the firm name Of Garrett,
Finley 4 60, has this day expired by limi-
tatiOn.
Any unsettled business OF the said firm will
be djusted by Edgar A. Finley and Charles
G. Garrett, who alone are authorized to give
receipt in settlement.
HOWARD GARRETT,
EDGAR A. FINLEY,
CHARLES G. GARRETT.
MOTT EE.-The und rsigned have this day
f. med Copar n - ship to condu O. the IRON,
STEL, n COAC HARDWARE business, un-
der The firm name and style of Finley. Garrett
& Wilson, successors to Garrett, Finley,& Co.,
5. +. corner Third and Shipley Streets
EDGAR A. FINLEY,
CHARL s G. GARRETT.
SAML II. WILSON.
December 8, 1878. dclO-tt
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

A N ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN OR
n dinance entitled IAN Ordinance pro-
viding for the appointment OF Police and
other purposes
Be It ordained by the City Council of Will
mington:
Section |. That Section /, OF the ordinance
entitled i" An Ordinance providing for the
appointment OF Police and other purposes, y
passed December 2l, 1871, be and the same is
hereby amended by striking out the word
" two" before the word Sergeants in the
sixth line thereof and inserting in lieu
thereof the word " four "
Section All ordinances and parts of Or
dinances inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Passed at the City Hall, December 6, 1873.
NJ. L. LlCHTtNSTEIN,
President of City Council.
Attest: Z. B. Frazer, Clerk dcl0-2t
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10
Gen. Grant going 10 Asia.

A despatch from Washington says:
rre is official authority for the state
nt that ex President Grant willie not
kp passage in the Ticonderogsy S6nt
on" the adviser OF CorHJl lore Sbn.
4, IN his rowing diplomatic misSipp,
take passage In that vessel for any
pose. The Richmond, which Is be-.
fitted out to be the Tag ship of Rear
|miral Patterson commanding the
ATTIC Station will soon sail from this
fn,ry, and the expectation il that
b.. Grant will join her at Vile Fran
and proceed with her to Hong
ug via the Suez Canal. An invita-
has been extended to Gen. Grant
lake this trip, and his reply was a
(nklul acknowledgement thereof,
Il al expression CT the probability
rtall.. His visit to Asia will
r- no diplomatic significance.
A Nice Point
Mrs. Eleanora Ferguson's suit against
Manhattan Life Insurance Company
Frcover the amount of u 80, 900 pol
on the life of her DECEASED hus band,
arl Ferguson, was concluded, in the
v York Court of Common Pleas,
lrsday. Mr.. Ferguson, it seems
omitted suicide, and this rendered
policy void unless it could be shown
the man committed the act while
Arnt.d. After all the evidence was
nige Larremsre dismissed the COM
nt on the ground that the testi-
ny failed to show that Mr.. Ferguson,
Fn he killed himself, was in such a
tai condition as not to know what
vas about.
Peace Meeting.
manda Deyo of Dutchess County,
York, will give an address at
Fnds Meeting House, at Fourth and
b streets, on Thursday evening,
Eth ins at u o'clock, on the sub.
Of "Non- resistance. All persons
Ffrstrd in this very important sub
are cordially invited to attend.
p+aker has been very favorably
vi in Wilmington on previous occa-
started Again.
Y. Warner, morocco. manufacturer
,, his city, has started his place OF
ness again, and we are glad to
r'hat all his financial difficulties
been amicab'y adjusted, and he
rnpiates employing his full force
. rn 50 far as the work cones in.
Choice sweet cider.
have on hand lot Of very choice
made from sound apples which
ar" selling by the quart, gallon,
II lon, keg or barrel. Don't fail to
Z It at r. II. JONES mince meat fac
! us Shipley street.
{. Police Court.
~ (" drunk comprised all the eases
!. ne Police Court this morning.
r usual fine 80 cents and costs was
Srd.
!. SHoN NoTEs. Fur collars are little
q by ladies this season, and thia
n Elve rise to many severe coughs
" roIds DR.. Bulls cough syrup is a
- an and safe cure in every case.
, 25 cents.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

Remember the P. M. A. Ball, Friday
evening, February Oath.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10
"M. Fl. BILLANY'S
REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTING
AGENCY,

ROOM no. !, EXCHANGE BUILDING.
ac7-f
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

a Hun.
toward
|, horse
,ss, and
Bcratcl-
Of his
handler
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

y, 1878.
|reni,ack,
to Of Red
Deceased,
| Register,
We notice
listratiOn
! tn, late
|isei Gnts
the date
lie places
|iring all
he estate,
1t ul Az
led. And
within the
|UBl.lCAN,
Rtoil, and
teoll
nd Seal Of
|resaid, at
c county
'eB.
|egister.
|is against
escnt the
| TRAITOR 0u
he Act Ol
provided
|stratOr.
Cic7
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

church
on the
be cars
rect at
he cars
return
cents.
n to the
to as
ng.
astOr.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-10

he has
street,
We'd
,se al
e sight
iced In
such
impair
proper
assort-
Glasses
holiday
x Co.. .
t., Viii.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13

The earnest solicitation Of the Eastern
Virginia press for the reduction Of the tax
on tobacco. taken in connection with their
disposition to favor any amount Of tax upon
whisky, shows that they are governed by
imaginary local interests and not by the
sugg estion of broad public policy. Tobac-
co is more of luxury than whisky. There
is no earthly benefit to the consumer to be
derived from it, and when it is remembered
that the consumer pays the tax, we cannot
see the force of the appeal in behalf of the
tobacco interest, as a great agricultural in
dustry. Tobacco is product that will be
used just as whisky is, by those who have
cultivated taste for it, although whisky
can be appropriated to good uses, and has
real virtues. Whisky, however, is manufac-
tured in t Valley OF Virginia, and tobac
co in Eastern Virginia, and hence the great
concern of the papers OF that section about
the tax On tobacco, and Indifference to that
on whisky. The latter interest is willing
to bear its full share of the burthen of tax
alton, but those engaged in it want fair
play. If the tax is to be taken off tobacco
and placed on whisky, or some other more
essential article such as tea or coffee, in Or
der to raise revenue, then there is manifest
injustice in it, and the sooner this is under
stood the better, The producer of tobacco
is not really the payer of the taX-only in
proportion as he uses it as habit or luxu-
ry-and is not entitled to more considera-
ton than the manufacturer Of whisky.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13
The Seventh Congressional District.

So far as we have observed no opposition
has been developed to the denomination to
Congress from the above district of its pres
ent able representative, Judge Harris
This is as it should be. The old ''Tenth
Legion district had an eye to her true in
gress, and has shown her good sense in
keeping him there so long. We know
whereof we speak when we say the amount
of labor he performs during the session is
truly astonishing. Able, Jealous, ever on
the 60, he does daily the work of three good
men. If the other districts in the State would
follow the example set by the Seventh
send their best men to Congress and keep
them there Virginia would soon regain her
former influence in theshall of representa-
tives and in the goyernment.-Petersburg
Pact
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13
THE REAL pURposE.-The washingto

THE real. PURPOsE.--The Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, Of the
10th, gives the following pertinent para
graph. which fully sustains the interpreta-
ton given to the Potter movement by Hon.
Alex. Stephens and Postmaster General
Key:
A noted New York politician, who is pop
ularly believed to sustain close relations to
Mr.. Tilden. arrived here yesterday. He is
represented to have said in conversation
that he did not consider that the Forty
fourth Congress had any power to delegate
to the electoral commission the settlement
of the presidential election. That the cleo
toral votes had never yet been properly
counted, and he hoped the investigation now
in progress would result in developing such
a sentiment as would compel this Congress
to count the votes. Such expressions as
these have caused much comment to-day,
but only because the conclusion is jumped
at, and most probably without foundation,
that they represent the views of Mr.. Tilden.
More importance is also attached to them
than would otherwise be the case from
another circumstance in connection with the
movements of the gentleman alluded to. He
entertained at dinner since his arrival sever
al prominent democratic members of both
houses, where the situation was discussed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13


WASHINGTON AND LEE LAW CLASS
The Law course of Washington and Lee
University was brought to conclusion last
week by series Of lectures delivered by
Judge f. Z. Anderson an Common Carriers
and Judge Hugh w. Shelley on Wills and
Probate Practice. These lectures from gen.
tlemen so distinguished in their profession,
are invaluable to the class, both as students
and young practitioners, and were very
highly appreciated by the young gentlemen,
who only regretted that they could not be
prolonged. On Saturday Judge Shelley de-
iivered an informal address 10 the Glass be-
fore parting, and though impromptu, it was
well worthy the high reputation Of the lee
turer. Its sound advice, its common sense,
it's moral tone, interspersed with brilliant
flashes Of wit, held his auditors spell bound
for an hour and half. At its conclusion
the Judge was loudly applauded by the
class, who babe him farewell wish great re-
greet.
He has kindly assented to the request o.
the class to allow them to copy his manu-
script, which he will prepare soon and send
over from Ssaunton. The examinations will
be held on the 10Th and 18th of June.-Le1-
inat0n Gnzette
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13

Mr.. Potter's resolution specially mentions
Governor Noyes, Of Ohio, now United States
Minister to France, as responsible for and
mixed up with the alleged Electoral frauds
in Florida. Mr.. McLin, the witness depend
ed upon to establish this charge, is very far
from doing anything of the kind. He does
say, however, that Manton Marble, at one
time editor of the New York World, and
one of the Democratic "visiting statesmen"
said to him if he did right. there would be
no danger of his "dying in the ditch, OR
dying poor.'' If Mr.. Potter will study this
last expression closely, he may find some
thing in it to satisfy his longing after bride
or fraud,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13

The bill passed by the last Legislature
looking to settlement of the State debt,
has amounted to no more than the
blank paper upon which it is printed. Not
dollar has been funded under it, nor has
any creditor proposed to fund under it.
Those papers, and notably the Dispatch,
which congratulated the Legislature upon its
passage and the State upon q compromise
that would result in benefits, have not q
word to say on the subject now. Instead Of
| urging the creditors to accept the conditions
incorporated in it-fundiEg the six pei
cent. coupon bonds in four per cent
registered bonds-.they are endeavoring to
show that the State can comply with the
demands Of the Funding bill. and it is the
duty of the people to submit to an increased
rate of taxation to do so. 1t was charged al
the time that the bill was cheat and de-
lusion-that it was only postponing the
question of sediment, and that the necessity
for further legislation would have to bt
pressed upon the Legislature at its next ses-
siOH' IL 10 WHY NtOett INV 1udo tLC i'VSoCh'
| Fowler adjustment is lamentable failure
and that, after all the time and money eX-
pended in the discussion of the debt qucs-
ton in the last session Of the Legislature, VIZ
are no nearer a settlement than we were be
fore that body met. There is one thing, how
ever, that is more pronounced and I'M
derstood than it was then, and that is tina
the people do not intend to submit to an in.
crease of taxation. Although not much agi
tation prevails and very little buster in.
dulged, the sentiment is more deep rooted
and ineradicable than ever that there iii
neither justice nor right in the demands, ncl
ability to comply with the provisions of the
Funding bill, and that the debt will have
to be adjusted in accordance with the equity
of the case, CT not at all. In fact, the whole
matter is out of the domain of argument
and those papers which are substantially
encouraging the creditors to hold to the ad-
vantages they think they have under thu
Funding bill, would do we'll enough to recog-
nize this truth. The people will not submit
to an increase of taxation. This is settled
beyond controversy ; and all parties inter
ested should make note of it, and prof
by it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13
4 commissioners Sale of
" Valuable City Property.

for the City Of Stanton entered on the 4th day Of
Apr, 1878, in the chancery thereinpending in
the style of Bickle Sibert, the undersigned will
proceed, in front of the Court House in said city,
on SATURDAY, JULY 18th. 1878,
to sell at public auction, contain HOUSE and
LOT. situated in the Northern part of said city,
on Market street, near the property OF Arista
This lot is pleasantly located In good neighbor-
hood and is desirable property residence fora
small family.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs OF suit and expenses of sale, and the bal
ance ON credit of six, twelve, eightsen and TWEEN
ty-four months from day of sale. payable IN in
stalments, the purchaser to execute bonds for
said deferred instruments. with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date, and waving
the Homestead exemption, and title retained as
ROBT. CRAIG,
VIM. PATRICK,
June 1s-tds Comm'rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-13
Hon. A. II. Fl. Stuart Letter.

In response to request from number
of prominent citizens of Augusta county,
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart last week gave his
views as to the cause of the business depres-
sion in the country and the probable dura-
ton thereof. The document occupies about
many interesting and instructive facts, and
is prepared with great deal of care as to
accuracy of detail in the statements and
method of arrangement. We may hereaf-
ter give it insertion in full, but must con-
tent ourselves this week with the follow
ing concluding sentences:
know of nothing likely to interfere with our
countenance to the wild and mischievous propo
siJion which has been suggested, OF repeating the
law imposing a tax OF ten per cent. on the issues
of State banks. II that TAX were repealed we
should soon see the revival of State banks with
their extravagant issues OF irredeemable prom
Uses to pay" which would initiate the currency
Danish gold and silver from circulation and bring
back upon all the evils incident to irredeema-
BILE paper money.
Before closing this letter. which is already
longer than intended it should be, cannot for
bear from correcting mistaken idea. which pre-
walls with many. 1 often hear complaints OF the
look back with regret to the day when they
ceived 81 for barrel OF -four or $l44 for good
horse, and lament that now they get only
&4S5 for -four and 500 for a similar horse. To
all such would respectfully say that the differ
ence is only nominal. When they receiving
the high prices above named they were, in fact,
getting no more actual value for their flour and
horse than they are getting. The reason is
this: When they were receiving the high prices
gold was at premium of a per cent. A dollar
in currency was then worth but 60 S2-100 in gold,
and the seven dollars which they got for their
flour was worth exactly $4.o5 in gold, which is
the present market price, and so with the morse.
The S144 which he would have sold for in l865-'66
when gold was at premium OF A per cent.
worth but 800 i'll gold, while the 500 in curren-
cy which he would now sell for is worth 800
in gold.
IN conclusion beg leave, in view of the
bright prospects ahead of US, to appeal to credi-
tors to extend all possible indulgence to their
debtors Enlightened self interest, as well as
humanity, dictates this policy--everything is
now at the lowest point Of depression To en-
force payment under existing Giro umstances,
will involve the sacrifice of property and very
probably theloss of the debt, which, by q little
Indulgence, might b e rendered secure. Let
mutually bear and forbear. By generous indul.
gence for another year many debtors will be able
to retrieve their circumstances, who, by con-
trary policy would be strpt Of their property
and left homeless and desolate.
Very respectfully, your friend and fellow
citizen,
Alley HlH STvART.