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personal superintendAnce to this department.
Orders from the country promptly attended to,
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Now brands OF CiTaSr.
DR. &. L. TOUHE.
IshN.sicinn and surge ON.

ole, on Liberty Street, one door East Of he
Hawks each Factory. ,L1te oihce OF Straith
Cbsr,e,,ovn. October u. ls7s-y.
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RELIGIOUS.

st. paups NJ. +. Church preaching by
the pastor at at 1890 A. M. land 730 Z M :,
all are invited.
Household of Faith :-10:30 A. M
"The Wages of Sin; 7:30 p: M.-"The
Gift of God through Christ"
Second Baptist Church, corner Fourth
and French streets, preaching 1850 a.
m, by the Rev. j. w. Sullwan morn
ing school 9 a H., afternoon school and
pastors bible class p IN.
Union NJ. L. Church, corner of Fifth
and Washington streets. Rev. j. B.
Mann, pastor. Services 1890 a. M, and
1880 p. m, morning subject who are our
friends, and have may we know them.
The public cordially invited. Seats free.
Strangers welcome. Come wait on the
Lord, and renew your strength.
Reformed Episcopal Church services
in Unitarian Church Vests ST., above 8th
at I0a o'clock A. NJ. and o'clock p. NJ.
Rev. Mason Gallagher of New York
will otficiate prayer meeting In rear of
the Church at 7 o'clock y. M. Sunday
School In the Basen en5 f Institute Hall
entrance on Shipiey sL:, at 8 o'clock A. M.
Everybody invited.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
SECOND EDITION
Two Horses Drowned.
A TEAM BACKS INTO THE CREEK-l
LITTLE BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.

A TEAM BACKS INTO THE CREEk-A
LITTLE BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.
Between $50 and O'Clock, last evening
as several teams were standing at Fourth
street wharf, waiting the arrival of the
alice =. Preston, two horses attached to
furniture car, standing only few feet
from the edge of the wharf, became some
what excited, and backed instead of go
ing forward, as the driver desired them to.
The hind wheels of the car went over the
wharf when the owner of the team John
Beck who was driving jumped out, as did
also little boy who was sitting beside
him, but another little boy named Thom-
as Gormley remained in the car, which
fell into the water, dragging the two
horses after it. The team instantly sank
and the boy after holding on for min
ute to the seat of the car, which floated
on the water, sank twice, and would have
been drowned had it not been for the
timely assistance of Preston Mousley and
Frank Dolan, who jumped into the wa
ter and rescued him. The team was re-
covered, but not until both horses were
drowned. As Mr.. Beck is poor man,
who would severely feel the loss of two
horses, some kind friends started purse
for his benefit, and soon raised $25. Con-
tributions will be solicited until enough
to procure anew team is obtained.
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as one dollar, and we accept it is such."
what II 1t is only paper. Our bonds are
nothing but paper, and it is only common
honesty to pay them in the money with
which they were purchased. Some men
cry out for "our national honor" but
most OF these men, are the ones who in the
ohe government at 25 and 3S per cent. Is
u honorable to keep faith with robbers :?
Cries of "no, no."l
The speaker further said that a "na-
tional debt was national blessing only
when the people hold it in the shape of
money. And that in order to accommo-
date an increasing trade and industry we
need and increasing volume of currency
He believed the National party would
solve the financial problem. He also
spoke at considerable length upon the
! labor question, and in conclusion urged
| the workingmen of Wilmington to break
their party shackles and join the only
party that had the interests ofthe work
lnglnen at heart.
| THE LOCAL STRENGTH OF THE PARTY.
| tits rather hard to estimate the strength
of the National Greenback Labor party
| in Wilmington but at present it is about
three hundred, composed of about equal
accessions from the Democratic and Re-
publican parties 1t is proposed to run a
candidate for Mayor at the city election,
| and also to nominate State ticket, with
the expectation that the latter will be
heartily supported by the Republicans
Their effect upon the political status of
| this State is us yet an unsolved problem
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
Letter from st. Georges.
EXCURSION DOWN THE BAY-A CoRREC-
TIoN-TNTER1AINiE

TIoN-TNTER1AINMEN
ST. GEORGES August 90, 1878.
On Tuesday last it meeted with the
anxiety of several of our citizens to par
ticipate in the excursion down the bay,
around Ship John Light, on the beauti-
ful and pleasant steamer Thomas Clyde.
We were entertained on board by differ
erent kinds of music of the most charm
Ing charac er, especially that part con-
sistlng OF the Swiss Bell Ringers, who
interested lis for short time by playing
well known airs followed by two ladies
playing on brass horns in accompani-
ment with the piano, which was quite a
novelty to most of our little company
who never witnessed the like before. On
our return we landed at Bombay Hook
Tor the space of one hour and the only OBJ
Ject of interest at that point was the wit
Messing of some half dozen Of the eXI
swimmers of the day. During our jour
ney hence we were also entertained with
some music on the piano by Miss Carrie
McWhorter who satisfied all she had full
control of the musical instrument in her
possession. Landing at Delaware City
about p. III. we proceeded to our re-
spcctive homes all seeming well satisfied
with our pleasant undertaking.
We notice in last weeks Republican a
short letter from our little village, at
tacking one of our Town Council, A. L.
Sutton, for allowing the nuisance of
tramps laying around in the gutter. AS
this interested citizen acquires so much
knowledge, we readily charge him with
ignorance as to the working of his town,
and think he should make the attack on
those to whom it belongs.
On Thursday evening we were visited
by Professor Zera who enlightened us on
the subject of Sociology, Mesmerism,
Ventriliquism &C., and we are pleased
to learn his entertainment was we'll pat
ronized and satisfaction was fully receiv-
ed by all those investing in it. The same
performance, with other additions, will
be given on Monday evening next in the
Odd Fdllows' Hall at st. Georges.
CITIZEN.
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Rugby Academy.

SCHOOL FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS
This Collegiate and Commercial Insti-
tute under the prlncipalship of DR.. Sam'l
w. Murphy, A. M, reopens on Monday,
Sept. 2nd. In addition to the usual
English branches, the ancient and mod
ern languages are taught by able and
experienced teachers in Rugby Academy.
The importance of obtaining thorough
commercial education admits of no
doubt, hence DIR. Murphy has made ar
raugements 80 that the instruction in
this department will be of very superb
or and complete character. Commercial
arithmetic and bookkeeping are taught
by very experienced teacher who has a
thorough knowledge of both the theory
aud practice of bookkeeping The de-
partment of PeDmanship is still in charge
OF Prof. j. jackson Pierce, most COM
petent penman. In fact, as teacher of
both plain and ornamental penmanship,
he has few equals in this country. The
pupils of Rugby are instructed by Mr..
Pierce every day in this important
branch.
The principal has added another i'm
portan5 department to Rugby this Fall
that of Elocution. Prof. Murdoch, the
celebrated elocunonist and reader, of
Philadelphia, whose ability as fine elo-
cutionist is well known and appreciated
throughout the country, will have charge
of this department and will teach the
Rugby boys Elocution and Reading.
For the benefit of classes in English
Literature, Mr.. Murphy has made ar
rangemenLS to have lectures delivered
during the winter by Mr. James T. Fields,
l.. l.. D., of Boston, ,and Thomas Hughes,
NJ. P, OF England. The Primary depart
ment of Rugby is in excellent condition
The principal, seeing the necessity of
laying the foundation deep and sure, will
devote great attention to the young boys.
All that will tend to sharpen the intel
a strain on the young faculties, is brought
into reqmsition, and the results are seen
in the advancement made by the pupils.
Parents who wish to secure seats for
their children can find DIR. Murphy at
his school rooms in Masonic Temple
every day, from 6 to IL o'clock, a. IN ,and
from 3 to 4 o'clock d. m
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
Brief Locals.
Go to church tomorrow.
Summer will soon be over,

NO 10 Church IO-iIOTTOW.
Summer viii soon be over.
1t is hoped the yellow fever will not
reach this city
The Foundry temperance people have
Quieted down.
The circulation OF the GAzETTE is
steadily increasing.
Another excursion will go to Ocean
City on Thursday next.
The GAzETTR job Office is supplied
with every facility for doing Job work.
The yellow fever is on the decrease In
the plague stricken cities in the South.
The children of this city will be given
free excursion to Pennsgrove to-day.
Artificial teeth at various prices at
DR.. Gallagher's, No. 1886 Market street.
The democrats held public meetings in
the Sixth and Eighth Wards last even
ing.
The election of John p. Almond, to
the Mayoralty Is conceded by every
one.
The democratic nomination for Coun-
ell in the Second Ward takes place this
afternoon.
Emerson's Minstrels will give a per-
formance at the Opera House on Mon
day evening, September End.
Get the White Swan brand OF hour, 1t
makes bread like pound cake at Thomas
Nj. Wier, 1909 Market street.
Aug22-tf.
Five pound box of boneless cod fish
40 cent. Burns Badolio an elegant con-
dment for fish, oysters, or meat, 25
cents, at Thomas III. Wier, 1903 Market
street.
If the National Greenback Labor
Party gets any more such long-winded
speakers as ono who addressed them at
Sanger Hall, last nj xht, they will talk t le
| life out of the movement in this city.
Just received a cargo of the celebrated
Spring Brook Lehigh coal. Leave orders
| the telphone office 6l6 Market street All
| coal delivered in cellars. Ponder 81
Townsend.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
NEW CASTLE LETTER.
CLEANING THE GUTTERS-EXCURSIo
FREE LECTURE, ETC.

CLEANING THE GUTTERS-EXCURSIo
FREE LECTURE, ETC.
NEW CASTLE, Aug. %, 1878.
A general raid was made yesterday
upon the cutters throughout this city.
Should the attack continue for few days
more everything will be in a fine fine sani
tiry condition.
The Amphion Cornet Band will give
an excursion to Pennsgrove, on Septem-
ber 4th.
This eve ling Prof. Bullmore will de-
liver free lecture in the Court House,
on ''The Horse, his care in Health, and
in Disease, how to use him and how not
- abuse him"
David Lewis has begun the erection
ofa dwelling house on Union street above
Delaware.
Now that street cleaning is the order
of the day it would be well if each fire
plug was allowed to be opened for 10
or 20 minutes in order to run off the wa
ter which from remaining in some of the
mains for a long time has become foul.
We saw one opened yesterday and for at
least 5 minutes the water had a very dirty
appearance.
Yesterday and Thursday there were
more large ships and barks going up the
river then has been seen for sometime.
A large brig put into our wharves last
evening laden with lumber for Philadel-
phia.
There will be a shooting match, be-
tween some of our crack shots some day
next week. The guns used will be from
the stock of X. Deakyne, consisting of
three makes of breech leaders and three
makes of muzZle leaders.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
T EDITION..
Ic., Time Table,

LEAVE WILMINGTON: =,
ns,bia. y hh 2 90, $40, 6.55, $40, 200,
e'p m j: 1881, 1910, 2.3O, 40,
y q, m. On sundays: 2.09. . 10 a.
rt 81, . 5vi ? 90, 8 IA, q IN, 12 81, IL 40,
4. on sundays; 2 " a m: o, ,,e
pore and washington: lZli, L 10,
iS5i, u 80, 8 90. p m. sundays
posnosit: y Isl 456 p m; no Sunday
kss,le. 5, 6 20, Q 80 a m; o. ~ p
! sanRRakf ~ R, T.. 5 os, 9 80 m; o5, 6 30
srn su,nn h Northern X. r.; 20 a
E,spm; no Sunday train. -
90 W Western r. r.: 10 20 a m; . ~
sundays: 10 80 a m.
.ppIyE AT WILMINGTON. -.
i1nn,. Ann u b6, 8 "a, 8 "a a m; IL
aae ~ PS X 4 s., 4bi, 5 IA, o rs, 7.30,
n II 10 p m on SuhaayS' IL oo'
20, > 81, II Top IN. a
xo Z; II 56, 8 "a q m; IL y. IL os
mn N Sundays iZ 90 u HI !
,i,,ore. .2,., Al, "a m; i27, ~ 80,
Y nm n m; on Sundays: 2 10 a m o 36
E.h,pston: 2 1s a M u q, IL 81,
n m; on Sundays; ? IL m y 46
Deposit: 500 a m; no Sunday
castle: I 55, 8 50 a m IL o. m;
N ANN; no Sunday trains.
sware ~ 4 r.: 9 so q IN; 20, 40 p
ou UNION 4 Northern X. r.: 8 05,
I'M; no sunday trains.
M ,arare Western K. r.: 7 65 a m;
70. on sundays: 6 90 n m.
nv n W ww1I.MINGr LEAVE PHIL
4 Eoa street and Washington ave-
@ an 400, 10 80, / 45 a m; 2 80. 3 80,
Rig s.6 is, 8 10, IL 80 p M; on sun
ay6s "a m: 6 o. 9 As, II 80, p m.
III SECOND and Market streets;
sam, ~ Is, 8 So, 5 so, II 45 p m;
<niays y 81. II 45 y m.
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---------
General News.

le4m'ug Thatcher was burned at
dOtkyard, near Pensacola, Thurs
ll,uTtd,
diminished free-for-all race at Erie,
iTotled ont yesterday, and was
Hannah D., best time 2.2s!.
tangle scull race at Burlington
Ulir YESTERDAY, Hosmer came in
|0Ftla second, w. Ross third, Nc
lilA, PIalsted fifth, Luther sixth
llleI seventh.
Poston Trayler states that ~ about
aaiheS have been appended to b.
III petition, which has been cil-
'alough out the State, he will
announce his acceptance of a
aOh probably by tomorrow.
Nv York, on Thursday, Mrs Ellen
cut with a knife and perhaps
Wounded John Ormond, "a builder.
enp,ed al indecent assault on
ns meau fetased to a charge against
u@u' ald expressed a desire to
Spas!sailKe,eepsie, "! n IN. Y.,) dispatch
.a u Il. w. Reed, a Vlrginian,
eltJ years, was drowned in the
nver, near New Hamburg. on
n y y %allSt bathing, Reed WAS a
vi Mr. Francis Rives, now of
.pssGh,hen, John and Neyil Lock.
,ftompey Easterday, . colored
aa, sa.T, were hung at Bennetsyille.
~ 1pg,.a,ay,for the murder of Frank
n itlsh pedler. in Fesuary last,
|nIs s w confession, and met II cir
y. @!aan, Of Chicags, builder and
.nL r1I aaS flled a voluntary petition
!, seuSfaP,c, IA sfaEP n5,. The secusedi de6 ,
mi ,o.o,Uo ,, due to Chicago loau
N See. Ssoeafed ON city real estate:
0N aeo~ $4,000. Accumulation pa,
,Soa, e.s az Saratoga Yesterday were,
al', hai one mile, Vermont, time
Insn;ulcap, one mile and thre..
ersapm'aa.ion, time 3.12, free hand.
nljs jua,tsrs ans of a mile, Egypt. time
2lS," "na a-quarter cash, Luci.
bbla bb,,rsn an Hotel,on Chestnut street
cuss' a oHe i's OF the Oldest and best
Iye a'S esnl u that city, Is closed. its
hts t. sv., sousht other habitatio ns.and
+ tb,' a'e ~ scattered. The hotel !.
seo,n eu ,,n'lugway estate, and f,T
anaa.'' @ s-seyen years has .een mn.
n aenlsht aSr,h or Saml. M. Hen,
IN IIal,ual Iax, Rental of 81 900. Or
6sy I,r nna ah agent of the owne,s
l,,tinlp upon allthe effects for re'.t
Ia, b,Ig - to $4,000. 1t il said Nh NJ
X Il ls7S s1s' sl5O,oOO in running ~ ,he ,
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
I'M Telegraphic Summary

most friendly communications
ksed between Austria and Ser
nimperal order has been issued
hng commanders of Sd, 4th, 9th,
a 18Th Austrian army corps, num-
.lsO6OO men-The khedive OF
La decided on a comprehensive
Eof reform-Garibaldi has written
deuouncing Austria and Ger
I'D approving socialism-Samuel
pton spinner aud colliery propri-
Rorhdals, England, has failed,
BO,COl lIahllitles-Minster Noyes
first ofical dinner at Paris yes
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
HnrYest Home.

A grand harvest home, will be held in
MeFarlin's woods, near Newport, on next
Thursday commencing at IL o'clock.
During the morning, Hon. T. +. Bayard
will address those present, upon the sub
.ject of the present depression in our
country; its causes and remedy.
In. the afternoon Revs. Caldwell and
Bristor, will make addresses. The New
port Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission, 80 cents.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
SEA LION,

VIM. S. Heverin, while out fishing on
the bay on Wednesday, caught sea lion
which was wounded by shakrs. He
thrust stick at it, and as it took hold he
drew it ashore. 1t has four feet; it is
about feet long; weighs about 250 or 300
pounds. 1t is hairy animal. Mr.. Heverin
is having box made for it in which to
keep it until the agricultural fair, when
it will be xhibited.-DeldUdred
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24

EL STREET YEsTERDAY.-The
larket was dull and prlces remain
unchanged. Gold was steady
|out at 1905, and money on call
at |. to 2 per cent. Government
Eere trihe weaker, while States
ilr0alls were more active and
i a slight advauce.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
THANKS.

Mrs. Catharine Knlttell desires to re-
turn here sincere thanks to the Masons
and others who so kindly turned out to
attend her husbands funeral, on Wednes-
day afternoon. Also, to the German
Turner's Association, for the gift of a
beautiful cross of wax flowers.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
RIOOd. Nerve. Brain.

These all must have, and all want the
Blooi rich, the Nerves strong, and the
Brain active. There Is only one way to
accomplish all this at the same time
use the Blanchard Blood and Nerve Food;
1t Is honestly prepared by weil-known
in New York City, and is ac-
wonders in strengthening
peOnla.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
n 'as Cooke Estate.

RtOruey' far % Y Henry Ha-
d. s. IjGa bjs,aailp,e a petition this morn s
Etors, prar; r,,,ot Court, on behalf
Epon the "fsrng fr,lgs IN court to. grant
The lbs bsn,iles ME an account " With if1
es ftShakFnPt tSatk 1Sa firm. The sfsH pe-
d appropriated t5qp The tes assets mas as
ng Of thu amount noun! of $40, 900.
the granting Of . tRe Rps"slPe eilPa.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
aiea,,ous for To-Day.

4 u.ddle Atlutic States, clear or
hvdg ,raoti.er. cold edsterly Ueering
N sut,erly wmdS, stationary or
|nr1mtier,
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
PeacI, Shipments.

The shipments of peaches yesterday
over the Delaware R. R., were as folio VS.:
To Jersey City. ...17car loads
Previous shipments. .42l "
Total thus far. .4SS q
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24

Kearney declares that from st. Louis
h. will go straight back to Massachusetts;
that he will stamp the Bay State over
and thoroughly organize 1t in the interest
of labor.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24


mington, Del, without postpone
ment, withdrawal or under
bidding.
The Is lots near Eleventh street Bridge
are on the proposed avenues To the Della
ware River, are adjacent 10 large and i'm
portant manufacturing interests, and to
ihe navigation of the Brandywine River.
and are mainly on solid ground.
u stores and dwellings are now IN course
o. construction on the squares In which
the other ten lots are located between Tenth
and Eleventh and between Poplar Il Pine
Sts. 20 more on adjac- mt squares, ard
MANY others are contemplated. There will
be approx imating l0s bulldogs erected In
this vicinity during the, year 1878. WIFI
nrom sing prospecis OF all being promptly
faHen Nv purchasers or renters. Excellei t
sewerage. good dry cellars, and accessible
tv To manu- factories, markets schools and
churches. Tue c. X. l. Co, neither desire
nor EXPECT to sell any more of this excel
lent and fast improving H1lles property
al public sale, and the Private Sale prices
,DM most surely be advanced from time TO time
he eft er.
EVERY LOT WILL BE SOLD, COM
mencing al No. aud proceeding mainly
as mum bered. An omnibus will leave the
Clayton House at 3:4 P. M. returning at
close OF sale. free oil charge.
For Terms, Plot and particulars, see
posters. j. T.. HEALD,
President Christiana River Improvement
Company. augz4 ,2s, ,30S3;.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24
Pure Water ! fure Water !!

HOUGHTON'S PATENT FL
TERERS
VIII extract all filth and impurities from
your hvdrant water, with the greatest
rapidity. 1t can be applied to any hy-
drant It's use is absolutely necessary In
every family Call and see them 1t only
needs a trial; 1t will recommend itself.
Sold only by
w. 8. WATT,
jy24-1m 1909 Market st.
The daily gazette., 1878-08-24

D
New-York tribune., 1878-05-02
GENERAL PRESS DrsPArcml


WASHINGTON, May 1.-The Committee on
Expenditures in the state Depa ment devoted between
three and four hours to-day 10 the investigation Of
the management Of the shanghai Consulate
General, by NJ George f. Seward. Tn Post
Office branch Of his consulate came particularly
under review his quarterly and vouchers from
1865 to 1877 being produced by employees Of the Post
Office Department and the Sixth Auditors ONCE.
Tie vouchers produced showed that Mr. Seward was
in the habit Of charging iupon all disbursements per
cent Inference between Mexican dollars and gold. and
from 10 TO l6 per cent between gold and currency,
adding about 18 per cent on all disbnrse-
lDents made by HIM. II was also shown that
the amount deposited TO the credit Of the Post Office
Department during that period was $4,000.
THIS amount was received in Mexican silver dollars but
was paid to the Government in currency; whereby Mr.
Seward realized SG,6CO cn these deposits. Wien the De
partment dscOycred-sOmetimcn ls73-that Mr.. Seward
gave the Government no credit for difference be-
tween Mexican dollars ana currency the Department
directed him to render account showing the amount OF
Mexican dollars III American gold aud currency received
and 10 give the Government credit for the differences
Mr. Seward did comply, except in two quarters aud
then only gave the Government credit on the box rent
collected by him. The Cedits amounted 10 only aDOut
5000. The accounts present a system Of corrupt
management which needs Mr. Stewards particular atten
tiOn.
The committee also took testimony on the subject Of
extortionate OF the European COnsulates
Mr. James B. Ednunds, attorney at law residing at
Iowa CITY, Iowa. testified that while at Paris last june
he had gone TO the consulate 10 have dcpOs
non certified, which was TO be used In a suit
involving the title Of small parcel OF land In Iowa that
ConsuGeneral Tofbert demanded fee Of 500 francs
that he refused pay II, and that subsequently the
same deposition was forwarded by hm 10 Dresden and
the fees of the Consul there amounted only to ten
mares or 81 80 He had recently mentioned the matter
10 Mr. Evarts, who said that there was law the
subject such fees that l4c amount charged was
matter OF custom, and that 20 account OF them
made to the Government.