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Receipts Of Maine Central r.. II.

MATANZAS. Brig Ernestine-533 hhds 204
bags sugar to Phinney g. Jackson.
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Boston Stock Market.

Daily Domestic Receipts.
By water conveyance-10O0 bush Cornmeal to G
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To One and All.
For Sale.

A BROWN Mare. raised in Canada. Six yeais
OLD sound and kind in single or double harness,
Welghs io4o lbs Inquire at 1876 Commercial St.,
r"tiana' Me. my29d3t
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First Call.
New York Stock and Money Market.

7 Eastern Railroad.
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DIR. MORSE,S JNHALATTONS

are admitted by all to be the only method by which
a dsease OF the Lungs can be reached. They cure
Coughs, Sore Throat Hoarsness and Diseases of
the Lungs. Many valuable lives have been saved by
tnem G. MORSE, M. ID.
myzosnlm 13J Free Street.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
NEW ADvERTIsEMENrs.
CHERIFF"S SALE.

SHEklFFS SALE. ia.
By virtue of a writ Of Levari Facias to INC
directed, will be exposed to Public Sale, at
the
LAFAYETTE HOTEL, sl1 SHIPLEY ST.,
kept by John J. Dougherty, In the City ot
wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY, - '''
THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY. 1859
At2o'clock, PIN, i
The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot of land with q brick
dwelling House thereon erected, situated in
the city OF Wilmington, bounded and de-
scribed as follows to wit Beginning at the
easterly side o! King street between Second
and Third streets, at a line OF land formerly OF
raniel Hully, now of geo. w. Vernon, being
% feet more or less, from the sOutherly side 81
Third street, thence southerly with the said
easterly side Of King street A feet inches
more or less to the centre OF the brick di-
vision wall OF the house formerly of William
Morrow and late of the heirs of t1luAn
McClung, deceased, thence easterly y.th: he
centre of said division wall and py rallSl to
Third street 66 feet to a corner Wheret he
fence now stands, thence n0rtherly with said
fence parallel to King street "A feet to anoth-
er corner, thence westerly with the fence
parallel to Third street 10 feet to corner,
thence northerly with said fence parallel to
King street 20 feet 8 inches more or less to the
said Vernon's line, and thence Herewith
westerly parallel to Third street SO feet to the
said easterly side of King street, and place Of
beginning, be the contents thereof what they
may.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro-
perty of Louisa d. kehfuss, Mortgagor. and
Martin G. Henw0od, q. II. Drummer and En-.
zabeth A. Parry. terry tenants, and to be sold
by JOHN PYLE, Sheriff.
Sheritt's Office, New Castle Feb. 8, 1879.
fphR
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
CHERIFf'S SALE,

By virtue Of a'writ of Levari Facias, to rae
directed, will be exposed to public sale at the
LAFAYETTE HOTEL, Sal SHIPLEY ST.,
kept by John ]. Dougherty in the city Of
wilmington, New Castle county, Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1879,
at2 o'clock, p. m.,
The following described real estate. viz;
All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land
with three-stOry brick dwelling house there
bounded and described as follows, to wit -
Beginning in the line of the southerly side OF
Sth street, at the distance of 10 feet and three
quarters of an inch, westerly from the line OF
the westerly side of French street at the mid
die of the party wall dividing this from the
adOiGing brick house ON the east side, and
conveyed to James l.. Smith. thence south
erly parallel with French street, and passing
through the middle OF said division wall 81
feot III inches to u corner stake in line OF
lands of James Elliott. thence Herewith wes-
terly parallel with Ell nth street 20 feet and
5-s inches to corner uI land of Huxley Har-
vey, thence by said h. Harvey's line north
erly parallel with the ii IL described line and
French street 81 feet II inches to the south
orly side Of Eighth street aforesaid. thence
thereby easterly 20 feet 55s inches to the phase
of beginning, be the contents thereof what
they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
erty of Zachariah Pickles and Isabella his
wife, and t. t.. and to be sold by
Sherltts Office, New Castle, Feb. 3rd, 1879
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Collecting for Peters Pence,

LONDON, Feb, A dispatch from Rome
dated Feb. 2, to the Times say: "In
consequence of the Strengthened state
of the Pontifcal finances and the falling
of in Peters Pence, an attempt is be-
ing made to give new impulse to the
collection thereof. To-day energetic ap-
peals were made from the pulpits in all
the Parish Churches, followed by spe-
cial collections after Mass aud Vespers.
The work has been undertaken by the
Confraternity Of st. Peter, its members
being assisted by large number of
Catholic gentlemen who attended every
where with canvass-bags ornamented
with gold and Crosses
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
New Cotton Keats.

We mentioned yesterday that a ship
building firm in this city, mot the H.
q II. Company had received a con-
tract for building two cotton boats for
parties in the South, and to be run in
Southern waters. We are further in
formed that the boats are what are
called "knock DOWNS" to be taken
apart and put together at will. One of
them is $50 and the other loo feet long.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
The New Stock SpeculatiOns.

The new combination method of oper-
ating in stocks which Messrs. Lawrence
& Co., Bankers, N. Y, have inaugural
ed, is attracting unusual attention in
financial circles, by reason of its re
markable success. B. +. Comstock, of
Providence, invested nine times, and
made over 1000 in three months, by
using from $50 to $500 capital. By this
system, orders from thousands Of GUS
toners, in various sums, are pooled
into one immense capital, and operated
as a mighty whole, thus giving to each
shareholder all the advantages of vast
capital and shrewdest skill. Profits are
divided every 30 days. Any amount
from SO to s75, 900 can he used in the
Messrs. Lawrence a. Co.'s combinations
with equal proportionate success. SIS
will make $75 profit in the month
5000 will return 81 800, or ) per cent.
on the stock, and So on as the market
varies. The new circular gives "two
unerring rules Tor success, and shows
how any one can operate protitabl "
Mailed free. Stocks and bonds wanted.
Government bonds Supplied. Apply to
Lawrence & Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange
Place, N. Y.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

Messrs. Evans & Co., two young men
from Wilmington, Del, are erecting .
boiler, engine and the necessary ma.
chinery on the old marble yard Of VIM.
McDevitt, on Fifth street near Crosby,
for the purpose Of carrying on the
kindling wood, saving and splitting
business. They intend to serve our
citizens with all kind of kindling wood.
Times.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Caring for the Horses.

Mr.. Charles Yate of Philadelphia,
manufacturer of the Humane Horse
Collar has presented David Hennis
the driver of the Water Witch team
with pair Of his celebrated collars to
be used on the horses. These collars
are made with collar and haimes CON-
bned doing, away with considerable
weight. The collar also opens with
clamp thus avoiding injury to the hor-
ses eyes when puttisg it on, it can be
adjusted to fit any horse and moves
with the motion of the shoulders, thus
avoiding chafng. Mr.. Hennis is care
full driver, takes good care of his horses
and is very much pleased with the col
lars.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
CHERlFF"S SALE.

BY virtue ofa writ OF Levari Facias. to Iso
directed, will be exposed to Public Sale, at
the
LAFAYETTE HOTEL. S4l SHlPI.EY ST.
Kept by John J. Dougherty, in the City OF
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY.
THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1879,
At2 o'clock,'p m.,
The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot or piece Of land with
twO-story and a-half frame building erected,
situate in the city OF Wilmington. bounded
and described as follows to wit Beginning
on the easterly side Of Lincoln street at the
distance Of 125 feet from the northery eide OF
Eleventh street, thence easterly parallel 10
Eleventh street 100 feet to stake, thence
nOrtherly parallel to Lincoln street rs feet to
another stake, thence westerly parallel with
Eleventh street 100 feet to the aforesaid side
Of l. inc0ln street, and thence thereby south
erly 25 feet to the place of beginning, be the
contents thereof what they may, Beck F. Vol
y. Page $50 sc.
Seized and taken in execution as the pro'
perty of Thomas Y. DeNOrmandie, Surviving
MOrtgagor, and Mrs, franklin, Jas. Gill
Geo ge Sharpe and Patrick G. Cannon, terra
tenants and to be sold by
Sheritf,s Office, New Castle, Feb. 3, 1879
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Special Mention.

To make money all ought to know
that 10 per cent. can be saved by buy
ing cheap tea, coffee and spices at
Smiths tea and coffee store, 404 Ship.
ley streets.
Go to Mullins for prime goods at re-
duced prices. Front and Jefferson sts.
Try Old Honesty Chewing Tobacco,
the best navy out. Get it at Mullins,
Front and Jefferson streets.
Try Nickel Nuggets. Kept by Mul,
lin, Front and Jefferson streets.
You will find splendid line of smok
ing and chewing tobaccos, sold for cash,
very low, at Front and Jefferson streets.
Carboline, for restoring the hair, for
sale by Taylor 4 Fullerton, 3O2 King
street.
Try Mullins &c. Partagas. reduced to
Sc. Front and Jefferson streets.
"Old Honesty" not slightly but good.
The largest possible quantity of fine
tobacco that can be sold for 10 cents, q
ounces. Find it at Mullins, Front and
Jefferson streets.
Counter and store-ixtures for sale,
at J. Halls, .Ir., j07 Market street, also
his entire stock of boots and shoes at
and below cost. Bargains can be had
there, as he is selling off to close busi-
ness.
Finzer's Navy Clippings, Wilson &
McCalloy's Happy Thought, Catlin's
Golden Thread, fine cut, Spence's Am
brosia, fine cut, Millner's best Rough
and Ready, Jones & Bros Sweet Cav
endish, with other popular brands, at
Front and Jefferson streets.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
A Police Raid.

About ten O'Clock this morning Off
GERS Thomas and Gutchmer, took pos
session of wagon that was standing
backed up to the curb, on King St., be-
low Sd, and one Of them got In the
shafts while the other pushed behind,
along Sd and up Market, to the hall,
where it is waiting for the owner. 1t
stood at the curb from Tuesday morn
ing, until pulled in by the officers.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
The Phantom.

Prof. A. s. Webster's phantom par
ty takes place this Thursday evening,
in his rooms in the Masonic Hall. The
grand march will not commence until
after the conclusion Of the Millard Con-
cert, and this is done in order to give
those persons who desire an opp0rtuni-
ty to attend both entertainments.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Watch NiRht.

According to the plan recommended
in the "Christian Standard" there
will be night OF prayer at the Asbury
M. Z. Church this evening. The regu-
lar revival service will be held until
10 o'clock, when the prayer service for
the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, will
be continued until midnight. All
christians are invited to be present.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Minstrels Coming.

On Thursday, February 18th, Emer-
sons California minstrels will appear
at the Opera in an elegant programme:
Billy Emerson and his troupe are with
out a doubt the leaders of minst reisy,
and produce what has long been want
ed-a new and original programm e
throughout. Emerson and the Big
Four will long be remembered by the
elite audiences that visit them while
here.-Jiemphis Appeal.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Correction.

We are informed that no person
whatever had been drinking at the
house at Riddles Banks, where Mrs.
McCann had her arm broken on Mon
day night. She had been drinking
previous to calling, and in attempting
to 60 down stairs, fell and broke her
arm as stated. There was no disturb.
ance, whatever, and Mrs. McCann left
the house Immediately after the acci-
dent.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
MIakiOn Work.

Henry w. Morrow, Vice Pres. of the
M. S. R. A., returned last evening from
laboring in the temperance and mission
work in Philadelphia. He spoke in
Ebenezer M. L. Church, also the Whar-
ton street Presbyterian Church on Tenn
perance, and visited the Moyamensing
Prison, franklin Reformatory Home,
and was ushered through the slums
and dens of Alaska, Baker, St. Mary,
Bedford and other streets by the agent
of Bedford Street Mission. Mr.. NJ. ex-
pests to return to Philadelphia at an
early date to resume his labor of love.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Great Reductions IN Reef.

Economize by buying good stewing
beef at 6 to 8 cents pound good roast
at s to 10; best roast, II to IA, round
steak, l24 rump steak, IA; sirloin, Ii,
of R. p. Geary, stalls 10 and IL Third
street market, and A. r. Geary, stall
79 Second street market.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
To the Afflicted.

DR.. Darmon whose name by this time
should be well known to the citizens Of
Wilmington, is now at the Washing
ton House, for the purpose of attending
to his numerous patients. He will
be here but few days when his prac-
tice will call him to Philadelphia his
home. Call at once and see him.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
q. WOrrell's y-lOakN.

We have this day marked our French
cloaks as follows: Plain Beavers, Matt
Jesse and Grey Beavers, former prices,
l3, Is and Is dollars to dollars each.
Rough cloth cloaks, velvet and satin
trimmed, former price $50 and 10 dol
lars, S dollars each.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
SECOND EDITION
state OF the AhpraV,oTsp
AT THE REprsLICAy OFFICE Feb Il,
I o'cIO"k. 10 o'clock. j1o'...
So 4(pC 4sO
The Weather..

War Department, Office of the Chief
Signal Officer, Washington, D. c., Feb.
&, A. M.
Indications for Thursday-For the
Middle States, clear or fair weather in
the southern portions, and light snow,
followed by partly cloudy weather in
the extreme northern portions, north
to west winds, rising barometer in the
eastern portions and slight changes in
temperature. ''i. '' '7't' T'
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Police Hearings.

The first case tried this morning be-
fore His Honor Mayor Almond, was a
case Of being drunk. Daniel MacMahon
and his wife Rachael, INDUCED in too
much Of what is termed by tramps "5
cent humners." During the day Dan
lei and his wife would peddle soap and
the proceeds received therefrom was
spent in "hummers, "and towards even
ing the party was tenderly taken care
off by officer Thomas and given lodg-
ings for the night at the police station.
This morning they were discharged
with the warning to leave town at once,
and If again arrested they would be sent
over to Fort Pyle"
John Mclaughlin the next prisoner
was charged with assault on Patrick
Cooney.
The charge being sustained, the pris-
oner was fined 81 and cost.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
For the Daily Republican.
A Word for the Fire Watch.

Iwould write Of the night fire watch
man, in his behalf, (although do not
even know his name) and say that he
rang the bell some 20 minutes before
any of the fremen made their appear
ance, and the Washington was the first
engine that went up Market street.
The Hose carriage was attached to the
engine, with only three men along
The direction does not lie with the
watchman as he performed his duty, as
can be attested by an eye witness. Yet
he may have not struck the hall bell
at the first of the fire knowing it was
beyond the city limits.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
sacred SOngs,

Philip Phillips, the author and sing
er, will give an evening of sacred
songs in the st. Paul's N. K. Church,
on Thursday evening. the 18th inst.
Proceeds to be devoted to church pur-
poses.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Live Oak Ball.

Tomorrow evening, 7th inst, the
Live Oak Assembly will give their
fourth grand annual reception in Web
ster's Dancing Academy, Masonic Hall.
The sale Of tickets has been verv en-
oouraging, and The ball will no doubt
be grand success in every particular.
Coed order will be the motto, and a
responsible person will be in atten.
dance to check the articles Of their lady
guests.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Lecture.

To morrow evening Prof. Wiley will
deliver a lecture at the Boys Night
School, corner of Eighth and Wollaston
streets. The subject will be "Geogra-
ply Of our Country
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

In the u. y. Senate yesterday the
credentials Of John =. Jones, re. elected
L. d. Senator from Nevada, were pre-
sented and filed. Mr.. Mathews called
up his resolution for the appointment
Of committee of five to examine
claims of American citizens against the
Nicaraguan Government, and it was
passed. Several bills were introduced
and referred. Bills were passed amend
ing that in regard to transportation of
merchandise, and extending act of June
8, 1874, in regard to prize money to all
fleet officers. Mr.. Edmunds' resolutions
declaring the validity Of the Constitu.
tional amepdments, after long dis
nnssion, and some Amendments were
passed. yeas %, nays II. The House
JOINT resolution, proposing Constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the pay
ment of war claims of disloyal persons,
was taken up, so as to he the unfinish-
ed business for to-day. The Senate
then, at eleven o'clock last night, ad.
j0urned.
In the House, the Mississippi Levee
bill was passed. Mr.. Cobb. of Indian a,
from the Committee on Elections, pre-
sented report in tho Florida contested
case, declaring J. J. Finley entitled to
the seat. Mr.. Price, of Iowa, submit
cd minority report in favor of Horatio
Bisbee. The Army Appropriation
bill was resumed in Committee of the
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Soup for Twenty Thousand.

The various Philadelphia soup socie-
ties feed about 10000 persons daily,
some 3,255 gallons of soup and 1871
pounds Of bread being required for the
purpose.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
ReligfouS.

This evening Rev. Mf. Reddle, of
Germantown, Pa, formerly Assistant
to Bishop Lee at 81. Andrews church,
will deliver a sermon att he Reformed
Episcopal Church Of the Covenant.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

Lost time is forever lost Absence
from school is often caused by cough,
cold or hoarseness, and can easily be
prevented by giving DR.. Bulls cough
syrup to the children. Price rs cents.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
Public sales.

b. DonahOe. city,............. February /
Theodore Estlin, &. HID. d...........
Atwood Lyman. Newport. 8
Robert Reed. Pen. HID, o. 10
john McCatierty, b. Hd..... IA l3
Bush & Griffith, W. q. G. Hd. IA
Geo. McGrellls, @. Hd.,......... IS
H. H. McMullen. N. q. Hd,.... %
Stidham & Son, city,. n
Rylott & Stotsenberg, W. .C.C.Hd a
Patrick Dillon, N. G. Hid. ........ o5
Joseph X. Lyman, m. O.. hd..... 70
Joseph WaterhOuse, N o. HID. -. n
Mr.. Engle, near Port Penn, -. - 27
W. Doble Son, Hare's Corner. 2s
Albert COmmins. q. Hd... March
A. Vandever, Mill Creek, - ... >
W. Atwood Weldin, N. C. Hd. :.
William Lyman, decd, N. cha
Mrs. Hendrickson, q. Hid. d........ 8
George Goodley. Del Co., Pa. s. ~
Thomas Hall. Q. Hd.............. II
Elizabeth Weldin, B. HID, ,.... /" IL
Damn, New Castle, ........ ... :. %
John Crabb. G. HID. lS
W. A. Weldin, N. G. Hd........ " II
= :" Newport, . d.22
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

Cure for Rhe umatism or Neuralgia.
Buy a 50 cent bottle Of Keller's Roman
Liniment and use it according to d.
rections, it will cure the worst case
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

for violation of the statute, and any
sign upon the premises, ETC., and the
fact of having paid United States tax
shall be Jrima .facis evidence that such
owner or occupi.r sells intoxicating
liquors.
Section 22nd provides for the pay
ment Of fines and fees to the State.
Section 23rd provides for prosecu-
tiOn.
Section 24th provides that the pro-
visions of this act shall not apply to
the man ufacturers of domestic liquors,
etc., but no such manufacturer shall
sell less than one quart, and not to be
drank on the premises.
Section 25th provides the price of
license to a retailer of goods, wares or
merch handise shall be 800 and to q
drugsist $25.
THE LEVY COURTS.
The Levy Courts of Kent and Sussex
counties are in session, and are busy
attending to the settlements of the su-
pervisors.
In Sussex county the session began
yesterday, and George H. Draper was
chosen Chairman, and w. NJ. Colby,
Bailiff. They elected Joseph Rawlins,
Of Middletown, Treasurer Of the Coun-
ty.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06

Handkerchief Extracts, by the bottle
or in any quantity, at McInslPs, End
and Market streets.
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
To He Hung.


The coming Spring, 10000 pieces Of
wall paper and 1000 pairs Of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House of J. r. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling l5c
paper for 123c., l2ac. for 1oc.; loc for
&c., and &c. for &c. per piece. These
goods are Of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room IL #. by IL n. for the
small sum Of Is cents. So, You see, pa
pering is cheaper than ewasbing.
The spring designs are stylish and
beautiful. Good oil shading 1sc. per
yard. Window shades and fixtures,
hung complete, $l.75 per pair. Gilt
papers and Dado work 30 per cent low.
er than ever. Give us a call and be
that the above Ia no hum
bugging advertisement, but facts. JOHN
R. Holt, 223 Market street. I
Daily Republican., 1879-02-06
FIRST EDITION.
OU& LEGlkLATURE.

Dover, Feb. 6, 1879.
special Correspondence Of the Republican.
THE SENATE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-09-19

A LAREDO special to the Gal
weston Mearssays letters from the
Sierra Mojada mines give glow
ing accounts of the richness of
ore. An assayer pronounces
the metal one-quarter gold.
The Americans dug out a lump
worth $1,000 in an hour. A
company has been formed at
Laredo with a cash capital of
$4,000 and will start for the
mines in a few days.
lift should turn out that the
reports of the richness of these
mines are promulgated by inter-
ested parties for speculative
purposes there will be some
cussing by disappointed men
who go there.