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Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
OliIuAcY.

Died, in Baldwin, Pa, March 18th,
1878, Mrs. Eliza R. Poinsett, widow of
the late Asa Poinsett, in the 18th year
of her age. Our sister was converted to
God in Asbury NJ. Z. church during the
ministry of Rev. John Potts, in 1922.
She joined the same church selecting as
her leader Thomas Young. She being
the first of her family to embrace religion.
Her christian life embraced period of
tifty-six years. The genuiness of her
conversion soon manifested itself in a
dersire to do something for her Saviour
whom she loved. Engaging in the Sab
bath school work she was most faith
full and successful teacher, God setting
his seal Of approval in the conversion of
many of her scholars, some of whom
still live holding in grateful remember
ance her instructions and prayers.
Others having passed Oh before, have
met her at the pearly gate. In this
work she continued until her marriage.
Home duties requiring her attention she
retired from active service, but in the Sab
bath school cause she retained the live
liest interest to the last. As wife and
mother she was devoted to the interests
of her family. As a christian she let
her light shine. She was not demon
strative bnt in her was exemplified that
scripture. mark the perfect man and
behold the upright for the end of that
man is peace" A steady light emana-
ted from this Saint of God shedding its
hallowing influence wherever she went.
Hers was the meek and quiet spirit
which in the sight of God, is of great
price. Being washed in the Blood of
the Lamb she has passed up to the
Throne to mingle in the songs of the
Redeemer forever and ever.
Servant of God, well done;
Thy glorious warfare's past;
The battles fought, the race won,
And thou art crown at last.
L. II.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
ssRequiescat i'm Pace"

Yesterday afternoon at the Coroner's
Office an adjourned inquest was held
over the skeleton, pposed to be the
remains of Daniel H. Crane, the actor
who was drowned on the 25th of last
June.
At the inquest an affidavit from Lou
Frazier, ofPhiladelphia, was read. The
paper stated that he in company with
Crane and several others were on an
excursion trip down the Delaware on
the steam tug Henry Distow. When the
accident occurred the excursionits were
OH their return trip and had reached q
point little below the Christiana, when
Crane, who was setting in the compan-
ion hatchway, twitched his chair to one
side and was precipitated into the river.
About five minutes after the accident
occurred Crane had disappeared. The
boat was Immediately stopped but all
efforts to rescue Crane were in vain.
Mr.. Enoch, proprietor Of Enoch's va
rieties of Philadelphia, who was also
upon the tug, testified in substance as
the above. Mr.. Wright also of Phila-
delphia corroborated the gentlemens 5
testimony.
The Turning fork, neck tie and shoes,
were recognized as those belonging to
Daniel Crane
There had been no reward offered the
recovery of the remains but the friends
of the drowned man sent notices to all
the coroners along the river as far down
the river as Cape May and Lewes.
A verdict of accidental drowning"
was rendered.
Amusements.
The Pugh and Garrett Palmer troupe
will return and give performance OF
Uncle Toms Cabin this coming Satur-
day evening. As this troupe gave an en-
tertainment a few weeks ago,its merits
are well-known to our people. Admls-
sion as usual.
Carncross & Dixey's famous minstrel
troupe, will give one of their delightful
and side splitting entertainments. on
Monday evening next. "Helen's Bab-
les" will be produced.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
THIRD EDITION.
Congressional.

In the United States Senate on Tues
day, Mr.. Blaine asked the correspon-
dence relative to the Halifax award be
referred to the committee on foreign re-
lations, and said if that by the payment
of the five and half millions the mat
ter could be ended he would be willing
to pay it in silence and bury the whole
thing, but the arrangement under the
treaty only extended five years, and
then it would all have to be read usted-
He further said that he would vote to
pay the award, not as matter Of right,
but for honor's sake.
Mr.. Bayard, from the committee on
finance reported House resolution pre-
scribing the time for the payment of
tax on distilled spirits, and asked pres.
ent consideration, which was granted,
and the resolution was adopted. Mr..
Christiancy, in behalf of majority
of the Judiciary, reported bill to
repeal the banknote act, provided that
such repeal shall not affect any case
pending prior to the day when this act
shall take effect.
In the House the legislative, execu-
tive and judiciary appropriation bill
was reported, to be called up &. Tues
day next. A bill was reported from
the committee OH invalid pensions to
pay pensions of S24 per month to SOL
diers who have lost an arm or a leg at
or immediately below the elbow or
knee. Mr.. Wood, from the committee
on ways and means, reported the tariff
bill, when an effort was made to lay it
on the table and thus kill it.
But this effort failed, and a resolu-
tion was adopted by a vote of l37 to
ia to make the bill the special order
for Thursday, April 4, the Maryland
representatives voting for the resolution.
Senate amendments to the bill for the
support of the government of the Dis
trict of Columbia, changing the time
for the completion of the assessments
from July to August, were concurred
in.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

NOTICES.

NINAL NOTICE TO ALL DELlN-
Il QUENTS OF CITY AND SCHOOL
TAXES.-A resolution was passed by the City
Council instructing us to proceed with the
collection of said taxes, we having to settle
with the City in a short time, therefore we
must collect before we can pay. Those who
have not made any arrangements, or given
our bills or postal cards any attention, had bet
ter give this notice some attention ii they wish
to save trouble, as we intend to close out this
term under the law.
f. PROVOST.
Receiver Northern District, Qncluding all
north of Sixth streeU.
L. FARMAR,
Receiver Southern District, (ncluding all
south of Sixth street.
Office, No. 10 E. Sixth street,
Between Market and King.
Office hours, 8a. IN. to II MI to and to
Sd. IN. mh25-lw
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
DEATHS.

SALISBURY.-At Rockford, Bandywine
Robert Salisbury, aged 80 years.
Funeral on Wednesday, at 2 O'Clock, p. m.
BlRNIE.-In this city, on Saturday, the 23rd
instant, Mrs. Sarah ]. Birnie, widow of the
late Jas. w. Birnie, aged 81 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence, 1l3 East Seventh street, on
Wednesday, the 9th inst, Mt o'clock, p. m.,
to proceed to the Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery.
EVANSTON Sunday, the 24th inst, Elworth
r., only son of William and Eta q. Evans,
aged years, months and days.
The friends and relatives of the family are
invited to attend the funeral, to meet at the
residence Of his parents, 3o2 Walnut street,
on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, to pro-
coed to Asbury buryng ground.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
OOFING! ROOFING!!

COMBINED VANILLA FIBRE FELT
AND BBRLAP ROOFING.
PATENTED.
Vanilla Fibre and Felt, interlaid with Bur
lap, Woven of jute and hemp, expressly for
the purpose; makinga
STRONG AND COMPACT ROOFING.
Almost impossible to break or tear, and suf.
ficienty elastic for all shrinkage. N hlurh bet
ter than cheap Tin and equal to the best, and
at much less cost, adapted to steep or fiat.
Also
PLASTIC AND GRAVEL ROOFING,
done in the best manner. Old roofs renewed,
recoated, patched, or whatever seems needed.
Tin roofs painted with Asbestos ground in oil,
the ne-plus-ultra Of Paints for Metal roofs.
OFFICE AT SAMUEL HANNA 4 Co.'S HARD
WARE STORE, 423 MARKET STREET.
mar93m ROBT. ATKINSON.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
Temperance.

According to the announcement there
was a temperance meeting held in Rid
dies chapel last night. VIM. M. Field,
ESD, presided, and the meeting was
opened with singing by the choir and
prayer. Mr.. Field arose and said that
he was glad to see so many out; it
showed that they were interested in the
good work; and he knew that they
would be benefited by the speeches of
the gentlemen, who would address
them. He introduced John II. Fox
who spoke for some time on the evils of
intemperance and finished up with an
earnest appeal for all to sign the pledge.
He was followed by Mr.. Wells who
said that it was useless to try opicture
the horrors of intemperance, as they all
had seen more or less of it in their eve
ry day walks through life.
He thought that the time had come
for action, and that we all should be
up and doing, if not this terrible curse
of rum would grind us in the dust.
Geo. M. butcher was then introduced
and as usual made very telling
speech; he spoke OF the necessity of
young men starting out soberly and
aiming higher day after day. He cited
case where two young men had star
ted out together, one had signed the
pledge, the other had not, the one that
had signed the pledge grew 20 be a
wealthy man, and was honored and
respected by all who knew him and
was elected Governor of the State in
which he resided. The other became a
drunkard, died and filled drunkard's
grave. He made an earnest appeal for
all to sign the pledge and about 60
answered the call. The meeting was
-dissmissed by singing the dQxolpgy.
Geo. M. butcher will lecture in Riddles
Chapel on Monday night next, Subject,
"ups and Downs of Life"
Unclaimed Letters
Remaining in the Wilmington, DEL, Post
office, Saturday, March %, 1878:
LADIES' LIST.
Atkinson, Miss Laura Jefferis, Miss Mary
Anderson, Mrs. Rosey Liggac, Miss Harriet
"'iei, Hhise iLouisd Nlorlne, mrS MARY
Greg Hannah Ann Myers, Mrs. Martha
Davis, Mrs. Mary A. Munda, Mrs E. l..
DecatOr, Mrs. Annie Smith, Miss KATY
dalbreath, Mrs. Lizzie Woollens, Mrs. Phebe
A.
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Adams, ]. Hineken, It's
Bradley, John Hawkins, Il. L.
Creag, Vim. Henry, W.
Conahan, James Jones, William
Gibson, John Lackwell, William
Griifn, Samuel McCafferty, John
Horner A. Patterson, Chandler
Hughes Charles Tonzor. r. Lizzie
Henry, John Tilmom, Ellis
Williams, Mr..
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

EOR RSALE-Mansion, staDIe, grapery and
ID outbuildings,, with one square OF ground
Zo4X3eo, known as the Norris property. Shade
and fruit trees, with rare surroundings and
views. DETERMINEDTO TO SELL. either as
whole or divided to suit. With promising
future indications, this is an uncommon chance
for either beautiful home, or for speculation.
marl2, l6 ,23&30 J.T. HEALD,
Real Estate and Mortgage Excnul &c.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

NOT1CE.-Th undersigned has opened
IN hrst-class grocery store, at the corner of
sixth and Washington Streets where he will
keep and sell articles in his line ut the lowest
market rates. He invites all his old custo-
mers as well as families in the vicinity, to give
him call. mar23.tf PC. MCCULLEY.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

I>OR SALE.-Gr,at bargain, . stcr1s with
Il dwellings, central location, paying per
cent. on investment. Property must be sold,
as the owner is leaving the State. Terms easy.
Apply to Evans Pennington, Eighth and Maj
ket streets. marl2-tf
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
CHERIFF'S SALE.

SIALnAr + . DhLEA.
By virtue of q writ of ais. Venditioni Exponas
to me directed, will be exposed to Public
Sale, ut the
GILP1N HOUSE,
kept by George Whitfield, in the city and
hundred OF New Castle, in New Castle county,
Del, on
THE Goth DAY OF MARCH, 1878,
at O'Clock, p. M,
The following described real estate, viz:
All that certain tract OF land situate in Pen
cader hundred, New Castle County, State of
Delaware, bounded and described as follows,
to wit: Beginning at n stake in the middle
Of the New Castle and Frcncntown Turnpike
Road, corner for land now or late of William
Il. Airichs, thence by the lands separating
this from other land now or late of William Il.
Alrichs the three following courses and dis-t
tances thereof to wit: North thirty-nine DEF
grees west fOrty-One and five tenths perches y
stake in the middle OF ditch, thence north
forty and one-half degrees east along the mid
die of said ditch twenty-one perches to stake
and north siXty-iOur degrees and half east
six and two-tenths perches to stake in line
Of land now or late Of J. A. Kendall, thence
along line of his land south sixty.one and
one hall degrees east six perches 70 Il stake in
line of land now or late of Joseph Moore,
thence along a line of said land south thirty
five degrees east thirty-nine and three tenths
perches to the middle Of the New Castle and
Frenchtown Turapike Road aforesaid. and
thence thereby south ility-tw0 degrees west
twenty-six and four tenths perches to the place
Of beginning containing within said bounds
seven acres, two roods, and twenty-five and
forty-tlree hundredths square perches of land
be the same more or less, with one and a
half story frame house and kitchen attached
carriage honsc, granary and barn thereon
erected.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty Of Conrad M. Whitaker, and to be sold by
ISAAC GRUBB, Sheriff.
SHERIFF's OFFICE, NEW CASTLE,
March 18th, A. d., 1878. marl4
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

TNOR SALE.-The two new tllree-story
Il brick dwellings, on Ninth street above
Adams, having both hot and cold water, gas
and all modern Improvements, making them
in every way desirable. The cellars are good
and dry, and the waste water from the hy-.
drants is carried off in under drains. Price
reasonable and terms accommodating.
EDWIN JACKSON,
feb lS 500 Adams street.
EOR RENT.-That desirable three story
Il brick dwelling, corner of Gilpin Avenue.
and Adams streets, containing ten rooms, gas,
bath, hot and cold water, large yard, good
and healthy neighborhood. One square from
city cars. Apply to II. ENGLISH,
tt 905 Gilpin avenue
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

EOR RENT.-A large store room with
II dwelling attached-one OF the best in
the city, Also, two good nine room dwellings,
adjoining. Apply ut Front and Madison
streets. feb 1S-tf
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
For Dover.

The Millard Club .af. this city, will
leave for Dover on special train at
$50 this evening. There will be about
thirty members forming the party. they
expect to get back about twelve o'c.ock
tonight.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
Tell the Truth.

Truthfulness and honesty are th1best
policy in business as well as in morals.
In our advertisement we try to ad-
here to both. While some are eagerly en-
gagged in trying to make people believe
that their present cutter is superior
to either of his predecessors" Modesty
forbids personal statement but the
wonder is why SO many come to the
Model Tailor store after trial of our
successor. Ferd Carson, the Tailor,
233 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Mar. q, 1875.
Latest stock Quotations, furnished by
Heald s. Co., Clayton House Building, Will
mingtOn, Del, Mt II M. to-day:
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
d r.. ROBINSON 4 CO.,
BANKERS & BROKERS
N. e. Cor. Fourth and Market,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.

FOR SALE.
500 Masonic Hall Bands.
II shares First National Bank stock.
WANTED.
10 shares Masonic Hall stock.
10 shares Delaware Railroad stock.
Philadelphia, New York and Boston stocks
bought and sold on commission. Every facil-
ity afforded for persons to sell or invest in
stocks or bonds. feb20-1y
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
100000 20 GOOD &oAs ti..5 a'et!g,2s, eS

clochs uhu DOuus DOuEnt ana sOlu lOr caSn,
or carried on margin If desired.
Quotations furnished gratis on application.
For SALE.-2l shares delaware X. X. Co.;
IA shares Wilmington Coal Gas Co.; 10 shares
Of National Bank of Delaware; $4,000 Delaware
State Bonds
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

INOR SALE-A seven-room house with all
IL modern improvements Price low; terms
easy; immediate possession. Apply to EVANS
PENNINGTON, Eighth and Market Streets.
mh22-6t
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

ITO LET.-Two and three-story dwellings
L on King street, Shipley street, Tatnall
street, Jefferson street, West Sixth street.
Apply to GEO. MOORE.
mh2l-5t No. West Seventh street.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

INOR SALE OR KENT.-Store 2l8 Market
II street, now in the occupancy of James A.
Sanders Possession given on the 18th OF
March next. Inquire at the First Nationa
Bank. GEO, ID, ARMSTRONG;.
dc26dtt
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
AND DEALERS IN

HEALD 4 CO.,
BANKERS AND BROKERS',
AND DEALERS IN
STOCKS, BONDS, LOANS, GOLD AND
COMMERCIAL PAPER,
CLAYTON HOUSE, WILMINGTON, DEL
Interest, Coupon, and General Collections.
Tickets to and drafts on Great Britain and
other parts OF Europe. nOv7-ly-d
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

NIOTICE.-3O0 shares Mechanic Loan
IN Stock for sale, Sth series, Just issued,
first payment on the second Thursday in May.
Apply to W. J. MORROW, Sec'y.
mh20-eOd-tf Az French Street.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

NOTlCE.-The Diamond State Loan Asso-
IN citation has issued new series of stock:
now ready; 6per cent. interest allowed; lines
only 2 per cent; owns no property and has
made no loses. GEO. G. MARKS, Sec'y,
marl5-tf 6O1 Shipley Street
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

INOR SAAE.-A lot on Sixth street, be-.
u tween Walnut and Poplar, about Al feet
'front.', and over lUO feet deep. For terms ap-
ply to j. Il. HEALD, Clayton House building
Filth and Market streets, feb2-8wd
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
Removed.

Mr.. Martin has removed his un-
dertaking establishment from Third md
French street, to Ne. 221 shipley sect,
formerly occupied by Thomas Giles.
What has become of that Front street
city railway!
George Rignold, like Montague; is an
idol of the ladies'.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27
THE ANNUAL
SPRING BALL.

IIOuse-keepers, all, attention give,
IfyOU would cl can and healthy live,
TO BALLS you should at once re-
pair,
And view the paper hanging there.
Designs you'll find, entirely new,
Of Dresser, Eastlake, Potter, too,
TO please the most fastidiOuS taste,
And charm the plain siress Quaker
race.
For windows, BALL has handsome
Beth In the fine and common grades,
With fixtures neat, unique and
rare,
As you can find them anywhere.
Our wOrkmen understand their
trade,
By them the best of work Is made,
They'll nang your shades and paper
As cheap as any men can do.
We trust you every one will call.
And view the stock displayed by
BALL.
Make no mistake, be sure and call,
On BALL in front of City Hall.
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

L'OR SALE.-Mansion and adjoining Lot,
z desirable location on King street. Price
low, terms easy. J.T. HEALD.
Real Estate and Mortgage Exchange.
mar-2327-20
Daily Republican., 1878-03-27

NOR RENT.-Stores SOB and 5O7 King
u street, Clayton House Building. In.
4uire Of T. I. Taylor, Artisans Saving Bank,
5v2 Market street. ieb2l-tf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-28
Aneodote or the Dead Pope.

A very pleasant story is told Of the
priest, Mastai Ferretti, in the days when
he did not imagine he was to become
Pope. When he was travelling with some
companions in South America, they were
obliged to stop at a miserable wayside
inn, far removed from any habitation.
In this comfortless abode lay an English
officer on bed Of SickneSs, many thou.
sands Of miles away from home and
friends, The sad condition OF this IN.
happy gentlemap, stranger and Protest.
AMI beeame known to the Italian priests.
One among them remained behind his
eompaniops TO watch by the sick man,
whom he attended with the affection oil q
mother. &c did not leave his side until
hs ma the satisfaction Of seeing the
iriepdless hereto restored to health.
This benevolent priest was Mastai Fer.
retti. As Pope, bis kind.heartedness was
aIwavs "a apparent. ORe day he went on
foo, 10 say mass at the Convent Of the
VisitaudiIes OF st. France de Sales. On
leaving the church a little child went up
10 him and said: "Art thou the Poper
ayes. my little friend, l am" replied
His Holiness. II have no father"
said the little fellow, piteously. "Then
I will be a father to YOU" was
the answer-a promise which was
fully redeemed, for the child was
carefully educated and provided for in
the Pope's name and at his sole charge.
Another day little fellow, oil in tears,
attempted TO make his way through the
ranks Of the Swiss Guards to present a
petition. It was In these wordt: "Most
Holy Father, my mother Is old and In
firm; am too young TO support her lie
and mine; our landlord, bad man, will
turn ia out tomorrow II we don't pay
the four scudi we owe him. Deign to
lend them; will pay you when ! am
bigger" "What ia your name, and how
old are youg" asked the Pope. II am
Paul, and am ten years old" "What
trade Is your father?' ale is waiting in
Paradise for US these ten years" answer
ed the child, with an accent Of touching
emotion. dAnd your mother?" inquired
The Pope. "shc embroiders and prays
from morning till night" Having asked
The child where he lived, he told him to
come the next day and he would give
him what his mother wanted. In the
meantime, inquiries were made which
proved that the statement was correct,
and when the boy came again the Pope
gave him 10 scudi. II did not ask you
for ten," said the child, and he gave him
back 0. "Take them back again, my good
child" said the Pope, "and tell your
mother / will look after her for the iu'
ture,"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-28
we,tern Busine.s Looking Up.

Trade is looking better at the South
west and West, though the bad roads are
still great drawback. The Kansas City
(Sio.) Times of Friday says: "a few days
Of fair weather will, however, have the
desired effect, and bring to our business
streets their wonted life and activity
Yesterday was quite an active dayamong
the wholesalers. The sidewalks were
lined with goods OF every description for
shipment, while the clerical forces were
marshaled and kept hurrying during the
greater part of the day." The St. Paul
Mimi Pioneer Of the 2lstsays: Business
l. last moderate, while there was a strong
Indication OF gradually increasing mail
orders, which now constitute the medium
Of business, US country buyers are not
vet In market. When the spring trade
fairly opens, II there is not rushing
business, unprecented in any former
year, every jobber and manufacturer
will be greatly disappointed. The Chi.
caso Inter. Oeean Of Friday says: "Curren.
cy orders from the interior are light.
Merchants reported collections on bills
previously sold and fresh orders for
goods moderate. Complaints regarding
The interior roads are more numerous,
and interior retailers evidently have lit.
lie occasion to order goods. The head
Of a Heading house remarked to-day that,
considering the condition Of the weather
aud roads, he was really surprised to see
orders for goods as large as they are"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-28

SUDDEN SINKING OF Two ACRES OF
LAND IN GKoRGIA.-0n last Monday
night week two acres Of land lying near
Pinch, in Henderson county, Tenn, sud
denly sank two or three feet. The land Il
situated somewhere between utley's milli
and the little village of.Pincb, 10 Hender.
ron county, about 10 or Is miles south Of
this place. An earthquake was plainly
felt on the night II occurred, and was
very likely the cause Of the sinking. Great
Consideration prevails among the inhabi'
tanu OF that immediate neighborhood
and several families have moved away,
and many othere are anxious to do the
same. Earthquakes had been felt at AZ
interval OF several weeks by parties resid'
ing In Henderson county for some time
before this occurrence. A commercial
traveller, who was in Decaturyille on the
night the laud Is said to have sunk, states
that he distinctly felt the shock, which
was a severe one. a young lawyer, who
resides here, also states that he was SHOOK
up"by that shock.