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Delaware Peaches.

Delaware, the land OF peaches! the land
where during two months OF the ,year the
air holds the fragrant aroma of this king
of the fruits! Peaches, peaches every
wherein baskets, m crates, in boxes, in
wagons. AT every station OF the railroad
that traverses the spine of the Delaware
watershed, one sees those peculiar yehi'
cles, generally known as peach wagons,
square, cumbersome and roomy, unload,
ing their luscious contents. AT the more
considerable stations all is noise, hubbub
and confusion. One by one the peach
wagons come rumbling up to the waiting
cars, each one striving to get in first so as
to unload and home again. dtf.a
AT the cars is very Babel Of voices
calling for manifests, numbers and what
not, commingled with the squealing Of
mules, the shouting and swearing OF team.
sters and the cracking OF whips. Along
the roads in all, directions rumble the
peach wagon, each in little cloud OF
dust, like miniature thunder storm, each
vending its way and conyerging to cen
tre represented by the nearest railway
station. Traveller on the railroad passes
long trains of freight cars, hanging around
and trailing after which is luscious odor
of the most lusciC US fruit.
In New York the Delaware peach is
rarely seen at its oest; the fruit is picked
while yet hard, and SO shipped, lipening
in the cellars OF he commission merchants
or on the stalls Of the venders; but when
they are allow to rpen to full maturity
in the broad AID native sunlight of their
Southern hon-, when they swell with the
last few hour, of ripening, the blush side
turning a d.ucate velvet crimson, just
motlled win a few darker spots; when
they soften, OF to flaccldily, on the trees,
turning the ast drops Of sap to recIare-
Gus juice, T. en- the Delaware peach is a
thing hard to be sufficiently admired,
charming like in its beauty, its odor and
its taste.- Harper's Magazine.
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Fashionable Vulgarity.

AT dinner party the other evening,
gentleman sat next young lady who
wore pale Nile-green silk dress, orna-
mented with yards upon yards of costly
lace; she was very much decolletee, and
had on necklace of brilliants; she was
pretty, engaging, with the assured ease
of the best society. Over the, silken
shoulder, the white neck and the laces
of the young lady travelled, with labori-
Gus ease, bug The bug was Mexi-
can beetle with FURNISHED armor of the
most gem-like hues; but it was, never
theless, a live bug, crawling, after the
slow, painful fashion of its species, up
and down, crossing the expanse Of white
satin skin, nesting in the frills and
losing itself in wilderness of rose buds
set low in the corsage. The poor crea-
ture could not escape, and reached no
goal in spite of its long journey, since it
was held in leash by fine silken cord.
Naturally, the insect attracted attention;
the conversation turned on beetles.
The young lady spoke of hers in terms
of affection, and called it "sweet, dar-
ling pet" Another fair one remarked
that she, too, had beetle at home, for
which she was hAvinga golden harness
made, and that she hoped to wear it the
next evening.
Les caprices des grandes danes. have
always been the wonder of less surerfne
people; accordingly, the gentleman sit
ting next to the young lady with the
bug, gazed at her with sort Of startled
curiosity which gradually merged into
repulsion. His first feeling was dislike
of the insect
He made some remark upon the. Incl
dent to another lady present, and she
laughed at his Mortified comment.
"Why, It's all the fashion," she re,
turned.
"Heaven save us, said the gentleman,
'fronl fashionable woman
"And why soP
Questionable women are too vulgar.
| don't want one Of them for my sister;
| should be ashamed of one for my
mother; above all, would not have one
for my wife. ."-Lippincott's Magazine
for July
, 1879-08-07
Going Away.

There isn't u day III the year but
what one can see just such parting as
yesterday morning took place at the
Union depot Man and wife had come
down to the train which was to bear her
to her mothers. The husband had fully
persuaded her that her health was fail
ing, and that she ought to go home on u
six weeks visit She thought she felt
even better than usual, but husbands
know best about these things, Of course
This wife seemed to have made her
preparations quickly, and had not yet
said what was on her mind to say. 1t
lacked thirty-fve minutes of train time,
and as they sat down in the waiting
room she said; , .... ..,. ,.
"Now, Henry, the last time 1 went
away"
"Just wait-I want to see if that's
our train," interrupts the husband as he
rose up. Going out he was absent sew
eral minutes. When he returned she
was ready to say: ......... ...,.
81 wanted to say to you that the
,,o;obbo,,s 100 A'l'.
"Did l give yon the check for your
trunk 2" he suddenly inquired.
She found it in her pocket, restored it,
and began again. r.... ,,
"Of course have confidence in you,
"Nou remember you must not change
cars at the Junction, he said, as he
looked at his watch. ''When yoa reach
there you will hear men yelling change
cars for this and that place, but you sit
right still.' '4.s' a.''. '.''
'"Haven't / been over the road four
different times, and don't / know all the
stations! Now, Henry, although there
will be no one in the house but you, /
have" .''
"Did you forget that lunch basketF
he excitedly- asked, as he looked around
and under the seat .rl .....
She had it on her lap all the time.
AS soon as she had assured him of its
safety she said '"'
"You now, come from the Office every
evening at six, and, of course, / shall
expect ,,f, ars .o,'.s-l ..
"That's our train |" he exclaimed, as
he leaped up and grabbed for the satchel.
5"Dear me, but L wanted to say to you
- she replied as she followed him out.
He rushed down to the depot and put
her aboard the coach as fast as possible,
but while arranging the seat, she said
''Now, Henry, [ am going away for
six weeks, but 1 want to say that" '
'There goes the bell--I'll be- left--let
me kiss you--good-bye, dear r and he
was out of sight in an instant. .,.
A man across the aisle, who seemed to
know how matters stood, looked at his
watch and then called out ~. "''a
SIT lacks just twenty-five minutes of
train time ?! g.. LII. ., ,s az.
The wife rose up and walked to, the
door, but Henry was clear of the depot,
and all she could do was to give one of
her band-boxes kick and mutter
1"I'll pay him for this-Ill return UNI
expectedly Comic Monthly.
, 1879-08-07
From France.
PAClFIC COAST.
Turned the Tables.

| COTTON, July 29.-General Il. Bouton, OF
| Los Angeles, who passed through this place
yesterday on the cars en- route to San Cor
gonio Station, was waylaid by three men n
| few miles out from that place and lashed to
a wagon wheel, it is supposed, for the pur-
pose of robbery, but as there had been a
business trouble between the parties that
may have been the cause of an affray.
While Bouton was tied he managed to get q
hand around to his hip pocket, and drawing
pistol shot and killed one of the parties,
man named John Wakefield, and wounded
both the others, who fled to the brush.
where they are still hiding. Bouton at once
got himself loose, and returning to San
Gorgonio. gave the alarm, and posse was
started out to hunt the two wounded men,
who so far have not been found
Will Drive the Chinese. 81.
SAN Francisco, July 3l--The Democratic
meeting at Platt's Hall last night, at which
Glenn spoke, twas large but not enthusiastic.
Glenn said he would make his administra-
tion (if elected) strictly Democratic, and
would do all in his power to drive the Chi
nese from the State. rr. ..u... ...h
Counterfeit Ellis.
Well executed $5 counterfeit bills on the
National Bank OF Boston and Bank Of Ded-
ham are in circulation. Twelve were detect
ed here yesterday.
One Days Doing.
An unknown man dropped dead on Clay
street this morning. ..... ..!..,... o.
The body of John Roach, aged s years
was found on Folsom street wharf. He fell
from the wharf on the 29th inst. ....,..
j. W. r. Hill was found off Beale street
wharf to-day. A rope was tied to his neck,
attached to which was stone weighing 20
pounds. Probable suicide.
Alice Sherman, young woman, attempt
ed to commit suicide last night by, taking
laudahum. She had returned to her room
after long absence, and there found o male
friend with woman named Hattie Randall.
Alice ordered Hattie to leave the room, and
upon her refusal to do SO, she went to an
adjacent shelf, and took thereirom o bottle
of laudanum, and swallowed the contents.
Medical aid was summoned and the Jealous
Alice was saved. ...... ....t,. ..,.. ....I
Kenrney's Assailant.
Charles S. Davis, convicted of battery
upon Dennis Kearney, was before the police
court this morning for sentence and vas
fined 5000. He did not have the money to
pay into the city treasury and was conse-
quently taken into custody and sent below,
At two o'clock this afternoon he paid his
fine and was released '.''.'
- BOdie RnIaiOn. 2fut
BoD1E, Cal, July 31.--Bodie shipped
$62,57S 67, and Standard $S3,559 76 dur
ing the month closed. More is on hand,
which will be shipped soon. ,s,tr
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Yellow Fever.

New ORLEANS, July 80. montgomery and
Vicksburg have established quarantine
against New Orleans. In consequence of
possible interference from local quarantines,
the executive council have de cided to hold
convention of the national cotton exchange
in New York on the 18th Of August instead
of St. Louis
LOUISVILLE, July 29.-Regulations of
quarantine are being made much more strict
than ever before. Departing passengers
must have their baggage checked by quar-
antine officials. No new cases of yellow
fever have been reported here, and the only
ones we have are four in the yellow fever
hospital all being imported and all doing
we'll.
MEMPHIS, July 30.--Four new cases were
reported this morning. No deaths reported
up to noon. W. w. Cochran, banker at
Washington, d. c., has sent check for
$4,000, to be used for. the removal of the poor
and destitute from the city.
New ORLEANS, July 30.--A conflict of
opinion between the board of health and q
majority OF the city physicians, makes it
difficult for that body and the public gener-
ally to ascertain the true condition of affairs
here. The board only admits the existence
of four cases of fever, but physicians in
private practice report the number of cases
now existing to be seventeen, and the total
number to date, twenty-five. This includes
the cases now suspicious, but strongly be-
lieved to be yellow fever.
Two suspicious cases were reported to the
beard OF health to-day, making total Of
1--WE cases under supervision. No deaths.
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that the clergy obey the common law, and all
fresh nominations are to be submitted to the
government. The Pope is satisfied with
these terms.
From France.
VERSAILLES, July 3l,--The Chamber of
Deputies adopted recommendation of a
committee to reduce the stipends of Bishops
and Archbishops. and to oincreaSe the stipends
of minor clergy.
In the Senate, the minister of war an
nounced that on account of the state of the
corps, 100000 men would be furloughed at
the end of August.
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New York, July 3l.-Special dispatches
from Memphis report the situation as consid'
erably more hopeful. 1t is even hoped that
the worst is over. The theories of the most
learned physicians about the disease are
being overturned. 1t is now known that
those who have had the fever once are not
certain of immunity from the same disease,
cases disproving the old idea having occurred
this year already One refugee left Memphis
in a small skitr, there being no steamers or
railroad trains. Several sporadic cases of
fever are reported about the country, includ-
ing fatal case in New York; but no fear Of
the spread of the disease is entertained.
Deaths at Quarantine.
Bartholomew McKeou, fireman Of The
steamer Merida, from Havana. died this
morning of yellow fever at Quarantine. A.
L. Reith, barber of the steamer Saratoga
died last night. One patient is still in the
hospital.
MEMPHIS, July 3l.--A large meeting Of
colored people was held to-day at noon, at
the Cochran hotel. Resolutions opposing
the removal Of the blacks to camp, and their
determination to appeal to absent merchants
for assistance, were adopted. The sentiment
of the meeting was strongly opposed to the
camp scheme.
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The cohienled rustic:"Well, Peter, your
crops must be ruined by this untimely
rain3" "Yes, your honor, but, thank
Heaven, so are the neighbors."
, 1879-08-07
VIII Drive the Chinese.

SAN Francisco, July 3l.--The Democratic
meeting at Platt's Hall last night, at which
Glenn spoke, twas large but not enthusiastic.
Glenn said he would make his administra-
ton (if elected) strictly Democratic, and
would do all in his power to drive the Chi
nese from the State, trf. .. .'
, 1879-08-07

WASHINGTON, July 2S.--Secretary Evarts
has received dispatch from Minister Welet
stating that his resignation has been for
yarded by mail
, 1879-08-07

Every person is natural born artist
and the first thing we do in the world
is to draw breath.
, 1879-08-07

ROME, July 3l.-The penal decision of
the German government on religious dues-
tions at issue with the Vatican has been COM
municated to the latter. 1t is as follows:
All of the exiled clergy who ask permission,
will be allowed to return to Germany. The
May laws will be tacitly suspended, provided
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Sticking to orders.

ST. PAUL, July 29.--There seems to be ar
impression in the east that Gen. Miles is act
ing with or in excess OF instructions from
his superiors in his campaign against the
Indians. 1t is stated at department head
quarters that lie is acting under precise in
structions from Gen. Terry, commanding
the department, and has not executed or de-
parted from them.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
The Chrls stntus Market.

AsSeld IN thai there has beena large.
Met than the one OF to day. This may
hcvunted for that IT. In the day he
@'VhflStmas. The wagons reached
sl lhe railroad to between Ninth and
i'llh streets, wi lie most OF the corners
'as occupied by huckNters. The display
articles was very large, the supply OF
why, especially turkeys was SIMPLY
tIous. Prices were slightly changed
Ilsys selling at from l2! to 10 cents
fpOlnd, or from 81. .25 to S3 per piece.
~Ilhs 10 size and condition. Chick
brought II and IA cents per pound;
~ lOal3, and ducks - cents per
r.ou one OF the many ar icles that
s-ushded high price were Christmas
w some OF tho dealers were asking
Ya 1'a some Cases obtaining as high rs
iOr good 81 ked tree.
~. .as market was crowded with buyers
sMe demand was brisk. The farmers
i~t mat The demand was greater ,and
epnces better than for two or three
hsC { Every body seemed in a good
~, ~" anu Consequently happy. Most
w! person 10 bt seen WAS either carry
= turkey, pair of chickens, ducks or
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
THE CLOSING OF THE RUGBY ACADFMl
FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK.

THE CLOSING OF THE RUGBY ACADEMY
FOR CHRISTMAS WEEK.
Rugby Academy closed yesterday
until after the Christmas holidays, and
the occasion was unusually pleasant by
an exchange of presents between princi-
pal, teachers and pupils.
DIR. S. W. Murphy, the principal, was
presented by the scholars with very
handsome travelling cabba, the presen.
tation address being made by Edwin H.
Eckel.
Mr.. Eckel also, on part of the pupils,
presented Prof. James A. Kealy with
the complete works of Lord Bacon. Rev.
Mr.. Murphy was the recipient of copy
OF "Crouch's Concordance of the Holy
Scriptures" through 9. H. Kittinger,
spokesman. Mr.. Herbert Murphy re.
ceived volume of "Longfellow's
Poems," Clarence s. Robb making the
address. Prof. Pierce received waste
basket from the scholars through w. r.
Hastings.
The teachers presented DR.. Murphy
with very handsome work entitled,
"Painting in France" In return the
teachers and pupils were each remem-
bered hy the Doctor, who gave present
Nci, many of which were very
Deallulful and appropriate.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
Christmas Obseryu,,ces.

Tomorrow is Christmas, and In ac-
cordance with time-honored tradition, it
will be celebrated in this city in the
usual thoroughly social manner. Aside
from the services at the churches there
will not be much public observance OF
the day, but judging from the immense
business done in holiday goods and
Christmas eatables durin. the past week,
the celebrations within the family circle
will be general and sincere. Christmas
is the most generally observed holiday of
the year in this neighborhood, and il is
not likely that this year will be any ex-
ceptlon to the general rule.
In the morning, Christmas services
will be held at all the Episcopalian
Churches, and probably at some of the
others. Mass will be celebrated in the
Catholic Churches at 5, $50 and 10:30
O'Clock in the morning, and the altar
decorations for the occasion will be ex-
ceedingly elaborate.
In the way of amusements, "The
Danites," a play of considerable dra-
matte merit, will be presented at the
Grand Opera House, afternoon and
evening, by an excellent company, I'M
der the management of James Ward.
There will also be matinee concert and
sOiree, commencing at o'clock, in
Webster's dancing academy, Masonic
Temple. At the Odd Fellows Hall, a
Philadelphia minstrel troupe will give a
matinee and night performance, and
an educated pig and other abnormal at
fractions will be on exhibition In Herd
mans building, on Fourth street, near
Market.
In the evening, the fair for benefit of
the Catholic Orphan Asylums of this
city will open at Institute Hall, and con-
tinue for week or ten days. 1t will be
very pleasantly conducted affair.
Business during the day will be gen,
orally suspended. Only passenger trains
and the absolutely necessary freight
trains will be run on the railroads. The
postoffice will be closed at nine O'Clock
in the morning, though private boxes
will be accessible all day. There will
be one delivery and collection during the
morning, and the departing mails will
be sent as usual.
In order that the employees of the GA
zETTE may approp-: - 5ly observe the
day, 10 paper will be issued from this
office Tomorrow. The DELAWARE GA
zETTE (weekly) will be printed this
afternoon, one day in advance. The
GAZETTE, therefore, wishes its thous-
ands of readers "Merry Christmas"
and bids them brief adieu until Fri
dav
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
THE Ol'DIullS' Fair,

The orphans fair, under the auspices
of the Catholic churches of this city,
will commence at Institute Hall, to NOR
row night. The following articles will
be CHANGED off on st. Mary's table:
Fifty dollars in gold, lady's gold
watch, silver watch, china dinner sets of
175 pieces, oil painting of the Rev. p.
REILLY, V. g., landscapes, 20 yards of
Brussel carpet, walnut marble top bu-
reau, marble top table, half-dozen cane
seat chairs, bouquet table, barrel of flour,
silver castors, a doll, gold ring, pair of
lady's CATERS, pin cushion, box lof ci-
gars, pair of blankets from 10 to 25
certs a chance each, chequer table; a
glass ware table will be connected with
this table.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
HO0 Disease.

A great many hogs are dying in this
locality now, not because Of a hole in
the throat, as many would suppose at
this time of the year, but from disease
which is very fatal in its results. 1t ap-
pears that when the pig is attacked with
it he is seized with coughing, refuses to
eat, and in short time dies. Persons
whose hogs have this disease have failed
to find anything that will arrest it.When
one of herd of swine is attacked 1t
takes the whole herd. We learn that
about dozen ofhogs belonging to Mr..
Isaac Happersett have died, and also
that Mr.. Ainscow, of South Chester, has
lost several.-CheSter Times.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
The Bdrley MiW.

Mr.. Henry Price, formerly of this city,
which is his birthplace, but now resid-
Ing in Philadelphia, where he is deriving
quite reputation as an artist, has paint
ed small picture of the old barley mill
that stood on the Braudywine at the sec
ond dam until about quarter of CELL
tury ago. 1t is now on exhibition in
the window of the jewelry store OF Pres
ton Ayers, No. 305 Ma ket street, and is
attracting considerable attention from
our older citizens. The work is OF fine
execution and reflects considerable
credit upon the artist, both for its truth
TO nature and TO the description of the
mill as it stood years ago. The water
falling over the dam and the natural
surroundings form a very attractive pic
ture.
The old barley mill is place of his
tory, and there are some interesting his
torical facts connected with it. 1t was
built anterior to the Revolutionary War,
and was destroyed by fire some twenty
five years ago. A romantic incident con-
nec,ed with it is that long time ago il
was conducted by Hamilton Rowan,
Esq, landed Irish gentleman, who had
to flee from his native land at the close
of the insurrection In Ireland about
1895. He came with his daughter, leav-
ing his wife behind him, and after re-
naming here some years was pardoned
and returned home. This is recounted
by Miss Elizabeth Montgomery in her
"Reminiscences OF Wilmington"
Mr.. Price has not had a fair oppor-
tunity of fairly displaying his ability
upon the picture, as it is SO small, but
he is now at work ON a larger one,
which is expected to be much finer one
than the one now on exhibition. Mr..
Price also has picture in the window
of Messrs. Ball Il Anderson, entitled
"The Parting Day." that is very hand
some landscape study.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
Important 10 Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
only thing that mothers can rely Upon for
their children. 1t cOrrects acidity of the
stOmach. cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels and gives rest, health and comfort,
to mother and child. During the process
of teething its value is incalculable. II
sOftens the gums. reduces Inflammation
and allays all pain, thereby giving rest TO
the child and comfort 10 the mother.-
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
, r.,a.. zee AccumuInaes. A

b. J. Footner, df toronto oh''' co.''neS
1, warmers safe Pills have cured him
huIousness and sleeplessness. q. A, j..
sho,s of Broom kville, Canada, certifies
,,h. safe Pills and Safe BiIters have
"a him Of mAlarial difficulties con-
l.,sd in Texas. f. J. Camp bell, ofPhll-
I.,n,ia certifles that the safe Pills and
le Kidney and Liver cure nave ie"riy
IT,, him of "A pad chronic liver COM
H., And like testimonials keep com
decls-2wdaw.
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
CHEAP GROCERIES.
" CHEAP q RO(yERu Vr1 d

% We'll Aunt Sally, went out to T, M.
Wier s, iAs Market street, and 1 bought
cranberries at 4, 6 and loo per quart. and
granuiated sugar at 10c. and white at &c.,
ana almost white at &c.. dried apples at
5. and lOc. per quart; table peaches al
l6c. can; and two cans pie peaches, for Is
cts., and that corn packed by the new pro-
cess. beats Winslow's and Bakers all to
pieces only 10 cts. can, brought you
new Valencia raisins 25c. lbs. currants
PC. English currants as large as raisins
for cts. lb., citron as large as your head
tor 23 cts. lemon and orange peel 22c. lb.:
LIDS. m1nce meat 25c.; lbs. apple butter.
&c. and their Ice. coffee is excellent, and
heir &c. flour. it beats all creation, and
sh9ir sauer, kraut DC. quart, bought the
iull OF q bed tick 1t was 80 good, eyaporat-
ed apples. l2c. peaches. o.. 2 Id. figs Is
Gus mixtures 2Oc.; trunk full apples, 50
Gus. and boxes and bales and tomatoes iOo
can. Lots and lots of goods can't re-
member. 1t took IA clerks to wait on me
Aunt Sally, and then 1 could not get ali I
wanted. want you to come with me
next time, Aunt Sally, and we will get
wagon loads from #. M. WIER;S
oec@z-ot. l0O8 Market street. .
The daily gazette., 1879-12-24
An On en- Business

,s great success won by the Louisiana
r,e Iot,ery Com pany has been gained
,ho strict fairness OF It's dealings with
| ru,lic All It's IN. thods OF doing
l.,n,ss are open az the day and buyers
Suoh.,s have learned that they have
: m contend VI .th the laws Of chance,
y that all are se rived alike' Wheh any
I, as-r,s the co htrary Of this 1t is safe
g.n him a liar or black mailer. The
y,uar monthly drawing will take place
the 18Th of January.