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The daily gazette., 1878-08-19

WILTON, Del. Co., N. Y, Nov. 6, 1877.
DIR. ". w. Blanchard: 1 can recon- mend
your Blood and Nerve Food IL has helped
my nervous system more than any medi-
cine have ever taken. have used two
bottles, and enclose you the money for six
bottles more MRS. j. FITZPATRICK.
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PRADo JEwETT, who is now in
pa written a letter nominating
fora second term, chiefly upon
lund that he is "the greatest living
pan after Lord Beaconsfield."
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Peach Shipments.

The shipment of peaches on SATURDAY.
over the Delaware r. r. were as follow,
To jersey City,. 10 car loads
Previous shipments. s.........S02
Total thus far.
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THREE YEARS OF GOV. PACKER.
Totalfor three years. ..... 3,676,OOS Sc

An increase of s2,447, 1879 over that
of the last three years of Democratic rule.
The difference is so en- Jrmous that THEFT
and profigacy are at once suggested
Where does all the money go to? The
pertinent inquiry will hereafter be ans
Wered.-Del. Co. Pa. Dem.
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Something Worth Looking After.
PUBLIC SALE.

Will be sold al Public sale, at tie auction
rooms of L.. w. Stidham Son, Ill
e. 4th St., Wilmington, Del, on
AUGUST 2lsT, 1878,
at 1Ox O'Clock, the valuable right to man.
ufacture, sell or dispose of
HOLLANDS CELEBRATED FORCE AND
SUCTION PUMP.
A first-class business for little money
Highly recommended by every one using
them. Profits, wholesale, one half; retail,
tWo-thirds. Address for particulars,
Wilmington, Del.
See advertisement elsewhere.
augl9 d t.
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Pure Water ! fure Water J!

hOO6IION ~ . Al GNA LIZ
TERERS
Will extract all filth and impurities from
your hydrant wateA with the greatest
rapidity. 1t can be applied to any hy-
drant. Its use Is absolutely necessary In
every family. Call and see them. 1t only
needs trial; 1t will recommend itself.
Sold only by
w. 8. WATT,
jy4-1m 1863 Market st.
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DIED.
KNITTELL.-In this city, on the 18th
inst, Christian F. Kuittell, in the 34th
year of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend the funeral, from his
late residence, N. w. corner of Third and
Jefferson sire is. on Wednesday afternoon
21st inst, at O'Clock, without further
notice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
REMARKABLE MURDER CASE.

STONE HURLED FROM AN EMBANKMENT UPON
THE yICTM-DETAIIs OF THE CRIME AND
ARREST OF THE MURDERER.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PENNINGTON n. j., Dec. %. 1878.
horrible murder has just been brought to light
in this county the particulars of which are fol-
lows:-Joe Dull is day laborer, living at Blooms
bury. in the upper part of the county. On Friday
afternoon he was working on the road running along
the embankment OF the New Jersey Central Railroad,
at that point about fort-ve feet high Meck States,
young residing Phillipsburg has had
gridge against Dull for . long time, and it is
ported has made threats against his life.
THE MURDER.
During Friday afternoon States stole ride from
Phillipsburg to Bloomsbury and then walked along
the embankment until he the spot where
Dull working. He then picked up q stone about
the size of mans head and hurled it down at Dull.
whom it struck in the stomach. causing most of his
entrails to burst out. The affair witnessed by
several bysandcrs.
ANTE-MoRTEM STATEMENT.
Dull lived until this morning and was conscious
which he said that he had never done States any
HARM and that when the stone struck him he looked
mp. States and heard him say, Now damn you,
have got you at last"
THE MURDERER.
States was arrested and lodged in the County Jail
at this place this afternoon He denies all knowledge
of the deed. The inquest will be held tomorrow.
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an alibi. On his return TO the Parker House that
evening he met a gentleman with whom he is con-
nected in business. and whom he had been expecting
from Glenn's Falls for some days. They decided 10
share room together. and remained up till late
hour talking over business and other matters The
first knowledge he had of the when he
visited the fremont House the following morning
bid the lady goodby before her departure for
New York. He was then informed OF
the circumstances by one of the proprietors
and afterward by the lady herself. The next
step taken by the police was ito find the mysterious
stranger, she is inclined to think that he is the
cuprit. What success has met their efforts in this
direction is not known. The lady. who is about
thirty of age refined in manner and attract
i've in appearance, has husband and two sons in
New York, the latter. mere lads. being employed in
wholesale house in that city. The family said to
move in the best society and to be highly connected
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Mr.. Hartridge ready to proceed with the work at
once but the other members of the committee were
not anxious to spend the holidays in New York. and
for that the investigation is postponed until
some time in January.
DANGER TO FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN LOUISIANA
THE ADMINISTRATIONS CAUSE OF COMPLAINT.
II is not unlikely that the dissatisfaction on the
part of the administration with the conduct Of the
federal officials in Louisiana will result in change of
some Of the incumbents of the leading Offices
in that State. The complaint originating
with New Orleans merchants, is not that
the officials did not exercise their authority,
but that they did not act wisely in the use of
their influence during the campaign This complaint
lies against Collector Smith, of New Orleans. and
United States Marshal Wharton more particularly.
is believed that the friendship OF these for
certain candidates for Congress the republican
ticket resulted in the election Of the democratic
nominees whereas if they had not meddled in the
nominations and perhaps two republican
nominees would have boon elected.
For instance. in tho Of Mr.. Acklen, 1t is
charged that Messrs. Smith. Wharton and Marks
went out of their way and stepped beyond their line
of duty in taking part far in the campaign as to
indorse the certificate of that gentlemsns good
character. There were two candidates the repub-
lican ticket in opposition to Mr. Acklen-a tobacco
inspector in the New Orleans Custom House. named
Hebert and rival put forward it is alleged, in the
interest Of Congressman Darrell and supported by
the Collector of Internal Revenue, Morris Marks
The scheme of Darra to keep the two republican
candidates in the field until election
day and then have them withdraw in his
favor. In short. tho manipulation of the
machinery of the Congressional election
evidently controlled and directed by the
Louisiana federal officials that the President cannot
avoid taking notice Of their dsobedience of his civil
service order Deputy Collector Anderson is here to
protect the interests of Collector Smith, and has had
several interviews with the President. Ex-Governor
Hahn and Senator Kellogg also working to
the accused officials. No removals likely to be
made until after New Years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON Dec. a. 1878.
THE VACANT BERLIN MssIoN-ADDITIoNAL
CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION.
II is understood that the administration ia in no
haste to I'LL the vacancy in the Berlin Mission and
in reply to inquiries at tho State Department tho
only information vouchsafed is that 1t Is not sub.
ject for discussion until after the funeral OF the
late Minister. In addition to the names
already mentioned In connection with the
appointment those of Mr.. Y. b. washburne,
Mr.. Wayne Mcvcagh and Mr. George william Curtis,
that of Governor Harranft will be strongly urged by
delegation of Pennsylvania politicians who are here
for that purpose. II is believed that ex-Secretary
Zach Chandler is trying to foster the interests of
Senator Christiancy. MIR. Eugene Hale, of Maine is
named suitable candidate. but IL is said that no
has aspirations for Senator Hamlin's seat in the
Senate and would not go abroad. In this connection
il is also said that there is probability Of the
transfer Of Mr. John A. Kasson from Vienna to
Berlin, in which event vacancy would exist in the
Austrian Mission. AS the Berlin Mission ranks some
what higher than that to AUSTRIA and as Mr. Kasson
is known TO be avorite at the State Department IL
may be that the President will avail himself of the
opportunity Of carrying out his civil service views
Ex-senator Ramsey. of Minnesota, IL is understood,
would not decline the position If it rendered
him. He is said to be good German scholar.
THE JOHN I. DAVENPORT INVESTIGATION.
The subcommittee OF the House Judiciary Com
mittcc appointed 10 visit New York and investigate
the conduct Of Commissioner Davenport, under the
resolution offered by Mr. Wood will not begin its
work until after the recess The committee consists
Of Messrs. Hartridgc, of Georgia Lynde of wiscon-
sin, democrats. and Mr. Frye. Of Maine, republican.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
CURRITUCK SOUND CHANNEL.

IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE AND THE RESULT
ANT ADVANTAGES TO NAVIGATION
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK Va, Dec. o. 1878.
The United States Engineers Office in this city has
awarded the contract for the excavation and i'm
provement of the channel through Currituck Sound
to George II. Tunis, of Baltimore, who will commence
operations next month and finish by the 1st of July
The channel to be improved extends from Trubee's
Island. at the mouth of North Landing River.
through Currituck Sound to the entrance of the
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. Cedar Bay. in
North Carolina. and. when completed will be ten feet
in depth, affording greatly improved navigation to
the numerous vessels going by the inland route
South.
BEACON LIGHTS.
Congress has provided for system of beacon
lights this route. which in course Of con-
struction in Baltimore. and for building steamer.
which will be employed especially to attend these
lights. 1t is the intention of the Albemarle and
Chesapeake Canal Company to deepen their canal,
that vessels drawing eight feet of water may pass
all times. When these improvements made
steamers may leave any of the rivers at the head of
Albcmare Sound late in the afternoon and reach Nor
folk early the next morning
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GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON. Dec o. 1878.
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF MONEY DRAWN
FOR THE WASHINGTON POST oFFIcE-sTATE-
MENT OF THE FINANCIAL CLERK WHO CAsHED
THE DRAFT-LOsT OR STOLEN
The city Post Office authorities actively
gagged in the endcavor to discover the whereabouts of
between $4,000 and $1,000 drawn from the Treas
ury yesterday by William J. Brown. the financial
clerk of the city Post Office. and according to the
report Of that officer. lost by him in of the
closets of the Treasury Building Detectives busy
searching for c1ew that will lead to the recovery of
the money. Brown is not under arrest, but remains
at his home in this city in anxious and excited
condition. Some Of his friends believe his story.
think that he had the money stolen from him, and
Postmaster Edmunds cannot be brought to believe
that there has been an embezzlement. Thus far no
arrests have been made.
Brown has been employed in the Post Office De-
partment thirteen years in the accounting divis-
ion of the Office and has been held in very high
gard by his official associates. His wife. who
reported to the Postmaster yesterday that he had lost
the money, was very much excited She told
Postmaster Edmunds that her husband had
drawn the funds and lost them. and wanted the
Postmaster to to her house Immediately.
The Postmaster accompanied by Assistant Postmaster
Tullock and detective, went to Browns house and
closely questioned him, but obtained clew to
solution OF the mystery. Brown afterward returned
to the Treasury in company with the detective and
the two went over the same ground that Brown COW
cred after he drew the While at the house Post
master Edmunds inquired Of Brown why he did not
report the loss Of tho money to the Post Office
authorities Immediately after its discovery, and
Brown gave his reason for this strange conduct
that he was excited and shocked when he found
that the money gone as to scarcely know where
he was going. Upon reaching home he Immediately
despatched his wife to inform the Office of his mis-
fortune and then became prostrnted that he went
to bed.
Brown drew the money for the purpose of paying
off the clerks in the city Post Office. His delay in
returning made the employees very uneasy. but when
Mr. Edmunds had investigated the affair he obtained
the money and paid the salaries of the clerks at
late hour in the evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
GRANT IN 1880.
VIEWS OF sTALwART REPUBLIcAN-ALL THE
ANT1-GRANT MEN DEAD-A GLANCE AT THE
coNvENr1oN-BLAINE OUT OF THE WAY AND
SURE THING.

coNvENr1oN-BLAINE OUT OF THE WAY AND
SURE THING.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
CINCINNATI, Dec. a. 1873
Your correspondent tried to interview prominent
stalwart republican here tonight about the Phila-
delphia despatch, in Fridays HERALD, stating that
Blaine as well as Conkling had withdrawn from tho
Presidential race in favor of General Grant. Tho
gentleman in question refused positively to allow
himself to be interviewed but, condition that his
name should not be published. he converscd freely
on the subject, which evidently interested him. He
said:-
Grant Is a sure thing-you bet. Just look at tho
thing. The Northwest is crazy for him. He is the
only candidate who certainly carry Ohio in 1880.
John sherman? Yes, John wants il, and the fact is
he is the only real opponent Grant has but he can't
fetch It's no use. We're bound TO carry the next
election or else well so into minority for twenty
years. and that's the mean to have Grant.
WHO OPPOSE +?
"And who is going to oppose him in the party. I'd
like to know? Just look at the thing. All tho half
INDEPENDENT and antiGrant editors ont OF the
way Bowles Of the Springfield Republican, is
dead, and there's nobody left in New England
10 stir up an effective anti-Grant sentiment
In the party there Crccley's dead. and the
New York Tribune will wheel into line obcdicnt
dog to his master. White is out of the Chicago
for Grant to save his circulation. As for Halstead
here he's got Just much as he wants to do TO main
tain his ground against the Gdaeie and the Enquirer.
and he won't squeak very loud when the time comes.
THE CONVENTION.
s.Where's the anti-Crant thunder 10 come from, I'D
like to know? Then look Mt the Convention. Tho
Southern delegates will so solid for Grant. and
what docs he need besides? Count IL mp on
yonr fingers. If he has New York and
Maine he II have q majority of the Convention, and
he can count, besides. on Pennsylvania. which tho
Camcrons will give him. and on New Jersey. which
n n,l n0fo htnI Ia-E
Logan will carry for him. and he'll sweep the board.
US you'll sec.
ABOUT BLAINE.
'.Do believe that Blaine has backed of the track2
Yes 1 do. Jim Blsine'sa young man yet and he's
rot heaps Of He very we'll that II IL isn't
Grant conkng would at any rate defeat Blaine. no
matter who might get it, Blaine can wait Why,
he's not fifty yet and his chance IL to come. Yes.
sir YOU bet; that story's true Gospel Jim Blaine
didn't need to look long at the situation to that
his little game to give notice that he Is not in
Grants way"
,rhis vas the end of the conversation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
JERRY MAULEYS PAINTING.

Hundreds OF persons crowded McAuley's Mission
Chapel yesterday to look at magnificent painting Ut
..rhe Saviour" which adorned the wall The picture
was painted by Carl Hecker for Mrs. whitemore one
Of McAuley's converts, and took fourteen months
inccssant labor Mrs. wbitemore allowed 10 10 re-
main for q short time on exhibition in art gallery
in Fifth avenue and yesterday presented IL to the
mission Tho picture is worth IS 600, for which sum
IL is insured. and forms remarkable contrast 10 its
dingy surroundings,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
A FIssURE IN THE BLUE RIDGE.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. ~. 1873
II is variously reported here and published in the
local press that immense assure has been disccv-
cred in the Blue Ridge Mountains. extending from
the middle fork OF the Rapidan River TO tho shcnan
doah, distance of twelve fourteen miles. IL is
said that tho cleft in the mountain is quite wide and
deep that cattle have fallen into the opening and
gone down TO Questionable depths In the bowels Of
the earth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
THE GERMAN-AMERICAN BANK.
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS GIVEN by THE
CREDITORS COMMITTEE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1878.
committee appointed by tho creditors of the Ger
man-American Bank Of this city. which recently
pended have made an investigation and report that
the liabilities Of the saoSles o. The assets.
after throwing out what the receiver considers
doubtful among the bills receivable and
taking the real estate and personal prop
erty at the valuation of the receiver and
three prominent business men, amount to $305 42 63
$479 So more than the liabilities. 1t is. however,
estimated that IL will cost some $4,000 to close up
the affairs OF the bank. which would leave about 1--WE
per cent of the total indebtedness TO be met by the
stockholders. The capital stock is Sl30000 and tho
receiver considers the holders of 100000 Of this
sponsible men and good for the deficiency.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Miss Emma Abbott, after very successful tour in
the West, is about 10 start for New Orleans. No
American prma donna in single season has achieved
greater success than this young adopted daughter of
New York.
popular concert will be given at Association Hall.
West Brighton Friday evening. Among tho
artists Misses Boric and Dickcrson. Messrs.
H. r. HUMPHREYS. A. f. stoddard. w. +. Mills pianist,
and Arthur Bent. cornetist.
The Parkes- Hardeubergh american Cousin" com.
bination under the management of Mr. Sol Rice will
appear at Providence Christmas night with Mr..
George parkes as Lord Dundreary and Mr.. Frank
Hardenbcrgh as Asa Trcnchard
The Florenccs have been playing to large houses in
st. Louis aud other Western cities. They start for
san Francisco this week. where they have a three
weeks engagement, and will then return to New
York. Mr. Florence has q play by Paul Merritt,
which he will probably produce at IN early day.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
BOOTHS THEArRE-opERsrrc CONCERT.

BOOTHS THEATRE-oPERATIC CONCERT.
The fourth and probably the last concert during
the present season given by the members of Maple
sons opera company took place last evening at
Booths Theatre. 1t fairly attended, and the
programme well calculated to afford pleasure to
every one capable of enjoying nice musical culture
The selections follows:-Duet for piano
Menu and variations. Beethoven, Miles, Jeanne and
Louise Douste. Aria-"Madamina' don Giovanni
Mozart, NJ. Thierry. Aria-"Nobil sgnor" Thc Hugue-
nots), Mcyerbcer. Nine. Carmen Pisani. Aria-"Dio
Possentc FAUST. Counod Signor Del Puente. Scena
cd aria-"Softiy Signs" der Frcischitz). Weber
Nine Parodi Romanza-"Salve Demoirh" Farst,
(iounod. Signor Giuseppe Frapolli Song-"Tho
Bell Ringer" Wallace. signor Foil Duet
use m ami ancor" trroyatore), Verdi. Nine Psani
and Signor Frapoll Piano solo--ta) Gavottc.
Ncnstcdt; b) Clique. Mozart; Mile. Jeanne Douste.
Nine. Snco announced to appear but owing
10 causes which she could control was unable to
be present. All of the artists warmly cncorcd.
The Juvenile pianistcs. Jeanne and Louise Doustc
were among the chief attractions of the evening
The New York public have rarely had oppor
tunity Of enjoying better vocal music than w9s
rendered last evening by the artists above named
GRAND OPERA HousE-THE GILMoRE-DE MURsKA
CONCERT.
Another large audience assembled at the Grand
Opera House last night. and IL is only Just to say
that the programme enjoyed from beginning 10
end The concert was one of the most enjoyable Of
the SERIES and IL was a subject of general comment
that Gilmorc's band Nine de Murskd Levy. Susn
and the other artists have rarely appeared to better
advantage. The vocal features of the evening
consisted Of DANA by Rossn and aria
from Don Baziio" by the same author, both
SING i'll splendid form by Susini; descriptive song
entitled ''The Will o. the Wisp" BY Mr.. G. Maxim
and two three superb pieces by Nine DE Murska
IL is scarcely necessary to repeat the many compl
that have been Justly paid to this artist. Her
selections last evening were the vocal waltz, No
Dauzarc" by Mattel. and the "polonaisc." from
'sMgnon." and. being encorcd, she rendered in
her own tasteful method. My Grandfather's Clock "
and brilliant composition by Arsiit Another
feature of the evening cornct duet between Mr.
y. y. Gilmore aud Mr. J. Levy "Quis est Homo "
from "Stabat Mater" This was warmly applauded
and cncored. Mr.. Levy also performed for the first
time in America Hungarian air with variations,
for which he warmly rewarded by tho applause
OF the audience. Professor John Hill played an ex-
qusite piano solo, "Paraphrase dc Faust. by Lszt,
aud the entertainment concluded with the grand
march, columbia college" by Gilmores Band.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23
PROMINENT CITIZEN DROWNED.
CINCINNATI, Dec. %. IS

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NORFOLK, Va, Dec. ~, 1873.
j. J. stoll. q well known merchant and prominent
citizen of Norfolk county. fell in tho Dismal Swamp
canal at Deep Creek last night, and was drowned be-
fore assistance could reach him.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1878-11-29
FARM TOPICS.

LIGHTHOUSES FOR THE FARM.-No
farm Is properly fitted out without an
ice-house. Ice has become q necessity
as well - luxury in the hot months.
In cases Of sickness It Is often OF more
importance than all the doctors drugs.
Milk, In warm weather, Is converted In
to luxury BY the aid OF lump Of ice.
A great deal Of water, in summer, re-
quires the assistance Of Ice TO make il
ut for pleasant and refreshing bever-
age. For preserving butter, fresh meat,
vegetables and many articles Of diet, in
the most wholesome and palatable con-
dition, Ice q prime necessity.
The cost Of IN ico-houso which will
answer TOR All purposes Of farm, u