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Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
CT.NgCHOLAS
SCRIBNKR'S ILLUSTRATED MAGA-
ZINE
FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
An Ideal Children's Magazine.

MEssRs. SCRIBNER h Co., In 1873, began the
publication of ST. NICHOLAS, an illustrated
Magazine for Girls and Boys. with Mrs. Mary
Mapes Dodge Us editor. Five years have
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Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
A WOrnnn'S Sad A HeCtiOn,

A sad case is related of how poor
woman having left Philadelphia, with
d sick child for trip to Collins Beach,
on the steamer "Clyde," in the hope
that her sick infant might be benefited
by the cool river air, was at her own
request let off at New Castle with the
child in her arms, dead. 1t seems that
the infant grew worse after leaving the
city and at Marcus Hook 1t breath-d its
last. The woman's distress was great.
Having paid all hor money for ticket,
she was penniless.
She asked the captain to refund
enough of the fare so that she might be
enabled to 60 to Philadelphia with the
dead body of her child. This was re-
frsed, but on reaching New Castle she
with the child was landed. Here she
wandered around the streets with the
dead infant in her arms. The sight
was pitful one. Several individuals
interested themselves in the woman's
sad situation, and sufficient sum was
made TO carry her to Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
sFOided Their Tents"

Frederick Staih and his family, for
some time engaged in the baking bust.
ness at No. 234 King street, discovered
that their business venture did not
prove r-munerative, and debts con-
stantly increasing they suddenly re-
solved to leave, and so on Tuesday
night they disappeared with the last
rays of departing day. Yesterday a
cart was driven up to the door and the
balance of the goods which had been
left were removed. The genus creditor
is now anxously inquiring for Freder-
lex, but an answering echo is the only
response.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Robbed Again.

The house of Edward Elliott, at 313 Z.
Seventh street, was robbed last night,
and SIS and watch taken. No clue
to the perpetrators of the deed has been
discovt red. Mr.. Elliott was robbed
some time ago, losing about $l00 in
money besides valuable articles.
Last night the thieves effected an en-
trance by way Of the cellar door in the
yard. They entered the sleeping apart
ment of Mr.. Elliott and gaining posses.
sion of the key of his trunk they
opened it and appropriated the money
found therein. The watch taken is of
gold and valued at $50.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Watermelon Party.

Last evening about ten couple Of
young people, equally divided in two
boats, rowed down the creek to the
residence Of Mr.. Charles Matlack, light.
house keeper, where watermelon par.
ty was the chief attraction. The de.
struction to melons was terrific, and
the way the fair members got outside
of the lucious fruit made their partners
actually fearful. The supply, however,
ran out long before the demand, leav.
ing the girls melon or two ahead.
Casper Toppin, leader, rendered signal
service in the onslaught. The young
people reached home at late hour this
morning, having enjoyed among other
attractions a pleasant ride by moon.
light.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Drippings.

The Arlington and Star cotton mills
and the Lobdell Car Works closed TO-
day to give their workmsn an oppor-
tunity to 90 on the Cape May excur-
sion.
George Mason the little boy who was
drowned at Ocean City on. Tuesday was
brought up on the Delaware Railroad
Yesterday at noon, and was sent on to
Washington.
b. }. Sweeney member Of the Shields
Library Association sold 247 tickets
for the excursion to Cape May.
The tonsorial establishment of the
Preston Brothers, will be opened all
day to-day and this evening notwith-
standing assertions to the contrary.
On Friday evening, Aug. 10Th, the
Pio Mono Literary Society will give a
musical and dramatic entertainment in
the basement of st. James Catholic
church.
1t is stated that a vessel from
southern city loaded with yellow pine
came into this port without being in
spected by the Port physician. 1t is
moored at Jackson & Sharp's wharves.
At the Delaware Loan Associations
meeting, money said as follows: 5000
at 1T; $50 at ls4; 81, 900 at lSA; and
the remainder, about VI 200 at II.
The Madeley Sabbath school took
about 200 excursionists to Mt. Cuba
this morning on the Delaware Western
Railroad.
The FELTON, Sustained slight injury
to her machinery yesterday which ne
cessitated delay of about an hour at
Chester. The warner" was also in
jured and was compelled to transfer her
passengers to the clyde"
A young man named John Ryan, an
employee OF the Delaware Iron Company
died yesterday from the effects of an
accident received on Monday while
coupling cars.
1t is estimated that about three thou
sand prople were taken away this
morning by the various excursions.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
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Charges Against 3 Possms.,er.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.-B. +. Matthews,
Of this city, who was very active in Sc
curing the Baltimore Postmastership D
for Gen. E. B. Tyler, under a promise,
as he alleges, Of the position Of First
Assistant Postmaster, which place he
did not get, aud who was discharged
from post Office clerkship in February
last for continually creating disturb
ances, to day forwarded to President
Hayes charges and specifications against
Postmaster Tyler.
The charges which he prefers are:
that Gen. Tyler did not serve with hon.
or during the war; that he Is rude and
discourteous to subordinates; that he
had used the post Office buildings for
the purposes Of flibertines, and has made
improper propositions to female clerks
and ladies' who have called to see him
on business; that rs an attorney he
swindled sx-soldiers out Of their claims
that he shows the grossest partiality
toward his employees, requiring excss-
sive labor of some and allowing oth-ls
unwarranted iherties; he Is not truthful,
saying he knew nothing of paper sign
ed by employees that statemsn. made
to reporter Of the "American," that
he [Tyler] had not 10 friends among
his employees, was false, he having dic
tated the paper dischargiug some Of
those who refused to sign 1t; that he
has appointed ex-rebels and violent
Democratic partisans to Post Office po.
sitions; that he used his position as
Postmaster to purchase votes at the
State encampment.
Mr.. Matthews asserts that he can
furnish testimony to prove all these
allegations, while Postmaster Tyler de.
clares them to be all false, and says he
will go to Washington tomorrow, see
the President. and demand an investi-
CATION. The friends who secured the
Postmastership for Gen. Tyler have
been much disappointed at many
things fn his administration, and his
conduct in some cases is acknowledged
to be such as to give color to the char
ges made against him, SO that many OF
his former supporters desire a change.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Tested for Thirteen Years.

Bruce's Excelsior Elastic Paint, for
roofs and walls, has been used in Lam
caster and Reading, and many other
towns of Pennsylvania, and we believe
In every instance has given salisiac-
ton. 1t will not crack and scale on.
1t ia FIRE and water proof. II is unaiect'
ed by either cold or heat. SO positive
are w of its excellence and superiority
that we only ask you to give it far
trial, after which We t-el confident that
you will use no other. All orders you
may favor us with either by mail or
otherwise will bs promptly attended to.
Lsaky roofs made water tight and damp
walls rendered impervious to water.
Prices for tin or iron, J cent per square
foot brick walls, 2 to q cents per foot.
All work guaranteed. Large jobs can
be tested by the sun and weather for
one year without pay. Bruce q Bro,
GA Pine street, Will, Del.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
THIRD EDITION..
Old Slavery Days.

A brief reference to the provisions OF
q few laws in force in Maryland before
the war shows q marked contrast be-
tween the colored race Of to day and
that of twenty years since. No free
blacks we're allowed to carry fire lock
or military weapon or any powder or
lead, without annual license from the
court, TO bs revoked at pleasure; all
free blacks were forbidden to attend
any religious meeting, except they
were conducted by w4ite licensed or
ordained preacher or by some duly au-
thorized Unite person; they were not
allowed to sell corn, wheat or tobacco,
without a certificate under the hand
and seal of justice Of the peace; nor
was any one allowed under a severe
penalty to purchase from them any
bacon, corn, pork, beef, wheat, tobacco,
rye or oats, unless they produced
certificate from justice Of the peace,
or from three respectable white persons
in the neigh borhood. 1t was unlawful
for any retailer, ordinary keeper or
other person, to sell any ard mt spirits,
gun-powder, shot or lead to them un-
der a heavy penalty; no license was
granted 10 any free blacks TO sell ar
dent spirits, and any free black con-
vlvted of any crime not punished by
the law, OF the State hy hanging, was
to b. uanisu-d by transportation to
some f), eign country, No free blacks
were allowed to keep dog without
llrens. from justice OF the peace, TO
be in free for only one year; and any
fr-e ack coming into this State, and
staying over ten days was fined $4,000
tor every week thereafter he remained
and n refusal to pay was sold into
slavery. Any free black being out OF
the state over thirty days without q
certificate was liable in like manner to
be sold on his return. All tree blacks
were forbidden to come into the State
under peually of $40 for first otfense,
and $500 for second and on refusal or
inability to pay, the larty to be sold
a slave on ten days notice. All idls
and vagrant free blacks who could not
give bail for their good behavior on re-
fusat to leavs the State were sold as
slaves. All free blacks dvaling in lot
terry tickets were sold out Of the State.
B the act of1S5S they were sold into
slavery for the simple crime of larceny.
-Balte. HeraM.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
d EGlSTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE.
NEW CASTLE CouNTy July IL

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. July Is, 1877 !
Upon the application of Ann Jane
Administrative OF william H. Reynolds, aY
of Pencader Hundred, in the said cOnn!
deceased, 1t is ordered and directed by u
Register, that the Adminstrdtrix aiore'Ml
give notice OF granting0f letters Of Admnl;ti1
tiOn upon the estate of the deceased, WY
the date of granting thereof, by causing
yertiselnents to be posted within t0rty da
from the date OF such letters, in six Of
most public places Of the county Of New Cs3
tie, requiring all persons having demand
against the estate, to present the same,
abide by an act of Assembly In such ca
made and provided. And also cause the sag
TO be inserted, within the same period inl1
DELAWARE REPUBLICAN,, a NEWSPAPER pu1
lished in Wilmington and To be continue
therein three Weeks. (eod)
~, Given under the hand and seal !
LIS. office of the Register aforesaid,
'.~~' New Castle, in New Castle 'euhV
aforesaid. the day and year above written
s. G. BIGGS, Register. I
NoTICE.-All persons having claims again
the estate of the deceased must present u
same duly attested to the Administrator on
before July 10, 1880, or abide the act OF A
sembly In such case made and provided.
ANN X JAMES,
mark. Administrato
Address. Cooch's Bridge, Del. NV
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
ExCuRsIONs THIS MORNING.
To Cape May Atlantic and Ocean
Cities Aad 20 Andal us1o.


The excursion Of the Shields Library
Association to Cape May, on the +" Tom
Clyde, took place this morning. The
boat was to leave the wharf at $50, but
owing 20 the unfavorabls condition Of
the weather tho boat did not get of
until seven o'clock, and then there
were number lett. The demand for
tickets was great, and as high as five
dollars were known to have been Offer
ed for one.
Last evening there wsre about 200
applications for tickets. but all had to
be turned away. There were over
fourteen hundred issued and 1t is sup
posed that almost the entire number Of
people who purchased them was on
board the boat.
The West Presbyterian Church ex-
cursion to Atlantic City. was also we'll
attended. there being about six hun
dred on board. The steamer "Felton"
left French street wharf at the usual
hour, and will run over to Camden,
where the West people will be put on
the cars and the trip to Atlantic City
thus continued.
The regular excursion of the Del
aware Railroad to Ocean City left this
morning at the usual hour. There
were twenty four on board hom Will
mington. -Four cars went down which
will all doubtle bs filled before the
train arrives at its destination.
The members aud friends Of the Zion
congregation (colored) left on an excur-
sion to Andalusia, Pa, about eleven
miles above Philadelphia, this morning.
They left the French street wharf at
GAS on the steamer edwin Forrest. I"
The attendance was very large and not
withstanding the threatening state Of
the weather the party all seemed to BE-
IN the best Of spirits.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Generous Act.

Messrs. Chandler & Hsisler, No. AIS
King street, at tn. order of John Wood,
Esq, conveyed this morning a load of
potatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons
to the Children's Home, as slight
token of the interest he feels in the
welfare of the destitute. OF course the
matron kindly received them and will
distribute them in such manner as to
make the little ones feel happy. We
presume that Messrs. Chandler q
Heisler would like to I'll an order of
the kind frequently. The rich should
take the hint.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Political Notes.

DR.. Glenn, the candidate fer Govern-
or of the California Democrats and
Honorable Bilks, owns $4,000 acre
rapche and works it with Chinese labor.
As the Democrats of the Pacific coast
have WED with the X arn-yites in
shouting 1.-The Chinese must co." this
fact is naturally making a sensation
among DR.. Glenn's followers.
There is a General in the field out in
Ohio who is greatly worrying both
General Ewing and General Pratt. His
nam. is General Prosperity. lie has
come to stay.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
As Bright as Ever.

The Worcester county (Md. )"Shield"
says: "Chancellor Willard Sau lsbury
is at Ocean City. The honorable
Judges intellect is as bright as ever,
and his personal appearance even more
prepossessing than formerly. In native
talent he was always the peer of Daniel
Webster, with more reasonable, hon
orabls and consistent political reputa-
tion.'
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Church Trouble.

A resident of New Castle sends us a
report of trouble between the pastor of
the colored church and some of his
flock, in consequence of the attention
given to certain lady members, but as
our regular correspondent has not
mentioned the affair, We withhold pub
lication until further developments
are made.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08

A curious question has arisen
under the Arrearages of Pensions Act
BY the terms Of this the money is pay
able to the benefciaries only. 1t is
held that the governors ofthe Soldiers
Homes must receive money for the in
mates. In many instances, soldiers
have been inmates but short time,
and as their claims under the above
act amount to as high as $1,000 they
have asked for discharge that they
might draw their claims. They have
been refused. The only way for them
to get their money is to sue out q writ
compelling the Commissioner to observe
the terms of the Pensions Act. Papers
with this in view have already been
prepared.
The latest pretext of the bulldozers
for interfering with the negro exodus is
the most ridiculous of all. Steamboats,
which carried the negroes northward,
and did it, too, merely as a matter of
business, have been tied up under
charges that they carried more deck
passengers than the law allows. This
is enough to broaden the smile of a
Louisiana alligator.
The Vicksburg, (Miss.) "Herald"
says: Every few of the State papers
have expressed their opinion OF the
Yazoo affair. None Of them that we
have seen, except the Brandon "Repub-
lican," has approved of it. The pa
pers that are silent about it had
Just as we'll follow tn. example of the
Brandon "Republican," for silence in
affairs of this kind is eqivolent to acqui-
-scence."
The Valdosto "Times'' says that if
the recent rains do not stop the under
flow of the lake in few more days, the
fish and water will be down into asmall
compass, and then it will be hard to
pull out all the fish one haul of the
seine will take in. 1t has known
thousands to be caught before in one
haul, and trout weighing IL pounds in
the lot.
Considerable evidence was taken, but
the matter was finally settled by the
imposition of costs upon Capt. Wehber.
and the payment by him to Capt. Hum
mel for the damage done the hawser.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Smith hemOyed.

Mayor Cooper sent to Governor Rob
ipson on Monday night for an order re-.
moving General Smith, President of the
Police Board, of New York, The mes
sage was brought to the city by the
Mayors clerk, on Tuesday, and Oh the
same day James +. Morrison, the
Mayors private secretary, was appoint
ed and sworn in rs General Smiths
successor. Mr.. Morr son took possess
sion Of the Office yesterday. General
Smith is absent from the city.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
[vMrmDAY's sRws.]
lo4 YEARS 0v AsE.
Death Ofthe Oidess ! ady known In
New Castle C0unty.


Full of years, loved and respected
by all, Ro.anns Toy, residing IN Du
points Bank, br-ath-d her last this
morning in the one hundred and fourth
year OF her age, being the Oldest lady
At her death on the Banks and in al
probability in the State. Mrs. Toy
was born in the County Of Donegal
Ireland, in l775, a year before the In
depen Hence of the United States, and
when they like lrslsnd were subjects o.
Great Britain.
She was married to Daniel Toy, also
native of Donegal, Ireland, and re-
naming in their native country until
1917, in the AID year Of Mrs. Toys age,
they embarked for the Western world,
landing in Philadelphia in 1877, where
they remained about a year, and re-
moved to DuPont's Banks where Mr..
Toy found employment in the powder
works.
This was IN 1918, the year in which
the great explosion in the upper yard
took place, where large number el
men were killed. Mr.. Toy worked in
the powder works until the twenty
fifth Of August, 1882, when he lost
his life in an explosion. At this
time Mrs. Toy was in the 57th
year of her age, and being left widow
with family Of five children, three sons
: and two daughters, by he's industry
she maintained them until they were
all settled down comfortably in life
She was much esteemed and loved by
all who knew her, being left alone in
the world, her granddaughter Martha,
daughter of James Toy, while child
went to live with her. The love be.
tween Mrs. Toy and her granddaughter
was warm and Mertha received care
full training which in few years fitted
her to reward her grandmother for her
watchful care and love.
Mrs. Toy retained her mental facui
ties in remarkable degree until she
passed her centennial. For the last two
or three years she failed very fast, hang
ing on to life with but slender thread
until this morning, when the silver
thread was snapped asunder, the gold
en- bowl was broken at the fountain, the
spirit took its fight to the God who
gave it, and the weary worn.out body
sunk to rest.
The funeral will take place on Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, when the
remains will be inferred in st. Joseph $
Cemetery on Dupont's Banks.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
DIED.

kARR-On the 9Th inst, Walter, son of VIM.
and Ellie Karr, aged weeks and days.
The relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend his funeral from the residence OF his
father, No. 1923 East Fourth street, on Thurs.
day afternoon, at O'clock. Internent vt the
wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
TOY.-In ChristianG Hundred, on the 7th
inst, Rosanna Toy, aged i04 yo4rs.
Relatiyes and friends are invited to attend
the funeral, from her late residence, on tho
DuPont's Banks, on Friday afternoon, at Q
O'Clock. Interment ut st. Joseph's ohursh.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Elliott. Johnson E. Co]
BANKERS AND BROk krps

WILMINGTON, DEL,
We have on hand S36. 900 tor good first ma.
Cages In sums Of $500 to go. 600 A'
y. :. Government Bonds bought and a.,
or exchanged at current rates, w
All local securities bought and sold
Philadelphia, New York and San Frao.,
stocks and bonds boug nt and sold ,,s"' and
carried on margin.
Telegraphic quotations received consau,,
and furnished. Trade dollars bought
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
A Genuine Surprise Party.

Miss Mary Jane Perry, a factory
hand at Hohokus, recently married
Mr.. John Meyers, of Westwood, and
took him home as a surprise to her
parents. The surprise was that the
father, Perry, assaulted the bride
groom with club, compelling him to
r~t r- incoutin-ntly. The girl threatens
to cease supporting her parents unless
her husband is permitted to reside
with the family. 1t is said the par
ents "think better'' of the matter.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
Prospects In Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.--Represent :
tive Fisher Of Pennsylvania, Secretary
Of the Republican Congressional Cam.
paigu Coumittpe, who has just return
I'd to Washington from Pennsylvania,
expresses the utmost confidence in a
Republican victory in that State urxt
Fall. He thinks the vote in the State
vii! h- the light, but that it will be-
largely Republican, and that if a full
election for State officers was held this
year the Democratic Party in Prnnsyl-
vania would bp drowned.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
In for Repairs.

The ferry boat Camden" built by
the H. & H. Company, for service on
the upper Delaware, came into the
comrany's yards yesterday for repairs.
The Mexican steamer " Manila, "
from Vera Cruz, Mexico, also arrived
yesterday at the yards of Pusey, Jones
& Co.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-08
A Georgia Lake Running Away.

Th- Savannah "NeHs' says: Re-
ports of the sinking condition Of the
Ochtanache- Lake induced party
from Valdosta to go out there few
days since for the purpose of catching
some If the fish before the water was all
gone. BY | o'oleck at night 1000
trout, hr-am and speckled perch had
b. en- caught.