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Curious Wills.

The following curious extracts are from still more curious wills. The first is from the will of George Applebee, Rector of St. Brides, London, proved August 7, 1783.
 My body, after being dressed in 9 flannel waistcoat, instead of shirt, an old surtout coat, and brooches without Innings or pockets an old pair of stock ings, shoes l shall want none (having done walking) and a worsted wig, if one can be got, desire may be decently in- tered."
 Ihe second is from the will of Stephen Swasne, of St. Olives, Southwark, proye6 February 5, ITO. gne and bequeath unto John Alb bot, and Mary, his wife, the sum of SIX pence, t. buy each of them a halter, in case the Sheriff should not be pro- vided."
 The third is from the will of William Shackell, Esq, Governor of Plymouth, proved October I2, IsS2.
 ',,I desire that my body may be kept as long as it may not be offensive, and that one of my toes or fingers may be cut off to secure a certainty of my being dead. I also make the further request to my dear wife, that as she has been troubled with one old fool, she will not think of marrying another"
 The following is from the will of Philip Thicknesse. Esq, of London, but subse- quently of Boulonge, in France, deceased, proved January 24, l793.
 " leave my right hand, to be cut off after my death, to my son, Lord Audley, and desire it may be sent to him, in hopes that such sight may remind him of his duty to God, after having so long abandoned the duty he owed to D father who once affectionately loved him.
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Use and Misuse of Anasthetics.

The death of a man in New I ork I,non talyino or a first phiff of clIloroforSn, under the influence of which he was about to undergo painful surgical op- eration, again calls the attention of the public to the use and misuse of anes- thetics. It is as well known to physi- clans that while chloroform may be used in nine etv-nine cases with the best results, the one hundredth case may prove mys- teriously fatal, as it is that it is the most easily administered, and produces more perfect nsensibility than any other anesthetic now used. The dangers of chloroform are not removed by mixing it with another an9sthetic, and the more careful physicians do not use 1t except ln one class of cases. where, by some strange provision of nature, it's use has never proved fatal, and that is at child birth: A new anasthetic has recently been used in Paris with wonderful success. 1t IS Prof. Bert's mixture of eighty-five per cent nitrous oxide with fifteen per cent. oxygen. This mixture, which has no an8sthetic effect under ordinary atmos- pheric pressure, under tension produces complete insensibility and it's discoverer claims that it is entirely harmless, IS not preceded by a period of excitement, nor followed by stage ofreaction. In re- cent experiment complete 1nsenslb1llty and muscular relaxation were produced in fifteen seconds, and during the opera tion the patient showed no sign of pain or reflex action. The pulse and com plexion were not affected. The use of this anasthetic must, for the present at least, be confined to hospitals, as it re- quires that operations be performed in an air-tight compartment, in which the air is condensed to such degree that the ears of the operators began to be uncom- fortable. This calls to mind some ex- periments of Dr. Hewitt's in Philadel- phia three years ago, in which he sue ceeded in producing insensibility solely by having his patient breathe heavily for four or tiv e minutes. Although his eX- periments were successful so far as re- moving pain was concerned, there was consider able reflex action. Perhaps his plan would prove more successful if carried out under increased atmospheric pressure, and possibly Prof. Bert's success may be due more to the rapid breathing of compresed air than to his mixture.- Baltimore -i21ericGn.
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1 That the phonograph can "bottle up the voice and pass 1t down to future ages is indeed wonder, but is not the restoration of a lost voice more wonderful? And yet Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery speedily restores a lost voice, cures hoarseness, sore throat bron- chltis and consumption Many ministers who had abandoned the pulpit, by reason ot sore throat and general debility, have, by the use ol the Discovery, been restored t9s
 health and strength. Sold by l-,,,- IL
 NO No failures aaETehfTey's Carbolic salve. It is
 stI nIbly successful in healing sores, curing eruptions, removing proud flesh and overcom- Ing suppuratlon and inflammation. These sanative results it accomplishes without leav- ing any scar discoloration of the skin As local application for chronic rheumatism, sore throat and tightness of the chest it is also highly spoken of. Sold by all druggists.
 For irritated throat, cough or cold Browns Bronchial Troches" are offered with the fullest confidence in their efficacy. They maintain the good reputation they have justly acquired. Twenty-Five cents box.
 It is demonstrated that America makes the best Cabinet or Parlor Organs in the world. At all worlds exhibitions in recent years Mason X Hamlin have obtained highest honors, having received the gold medal at the Paris Exposition of 1878.
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THE PIONEER TOBACCO CONTAIN,
 f;s5ss New York, Boston and Chicago. The Mendelssohn Piano Go, No. 2l East 18th Street, N. T., sell Pianos at Factory Prices. Write for a catalogue.
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For Two
 AGsuN.-

The good and staunch old standby, M EXICAN MUS TANG LINIMENT, has done more to assuage pain, relieve suffering, and save the lives of men and beasts than all other Iiniments put together. Whyl Because the Mustang pene- trates through skin and flesh to the very bone, driving out all pain and soreness and morbid secretiOns, and restOr- ing the afflicted part to sound and supple health.
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Judge for Yourself
 By sending thirty five cents, with age, height, color of eyes and hair, you will receive by re- turn mail a correct photograph of your future husband or wife, with name and date of mar riage. Address w. Fox, P. o. Drawer 3l, Fultonville NY
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FOR TIE YOUNG PEOPLE,.
Honor.

Children, choose It. "Tis precious diadem;
 Highly prize it,
 Don't despise it; You will need it when you're men. Love and cherish,
 Keep and nourish; 'Tis more precious tar than gold; Watch and guard it,
 Don't discard it; leu will need it when you're old.
The Newtown bee., 1879-07-02
PAPER srILL FOK SALE.

LANCASTER, N. H.. 1879.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
AHANDSOME COMPLIMENT.

The Harrisburg correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Sunday Times, pays the fol-
lowing handsome compliment to Mr.
Richard McCloskey, member of the Leg.
islAture from Philadelphia, for his action
when the "Pittsburg Riot Act" was un-
der consideration. Mr.. McCloskey is a
brother of Messrs. John, Francis, Peter
and David McCloskey, of this city:
Mr.. Richard McCloskey, of the Third
district, deserves the highest credit that
can be given, for remaining in Harris
burg at bis post under circumstances Pc
culiarly painful. On Tuesday his mother
died in Wilmington, Del, and he re-
ceived the despatch while sitting in the
House. He condidered that his own vote
might decide the question and prevent
the passage OF the amendment, and he
remained on duty until the battle was
fought ont, and did not leave until Thurs
day to attend the funeral. On Sunday
last he was with her at Wilmington, and
up to Monday noon, when he left fol
Philadelphia, and thence to Harrisburg,
where he arrived the same evening, in
time to take part in The proceedings ofthe
House. This visit was the last time he
saw his mother alive, and be left her on
her dying bed, to do his du as faithful
and honest Representative. How few
men would have stood up so bravely un-
der such severe domestic bereavement!
The constituents of Mr.. McCloskey
should feel proud of him.
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Am ulsem enf Is.

"Otto, a German" as performed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. s. Knight, at the
Grand Opera House, last evening, was
an accepl able performance, in every re-
spect. As a character artist, Mr.. Knight
cannot be surpassed, while his dramatic
abilities are so complete and versatile
that he is able to invest the character of
the simple hearted German with touch
ing pathos that touches the heart, as well
as with a succession of absurdities that
convulse the audience with laughter.
Mrs. Knight also displayed her abilities
as a sparkling comedienne and vocalist
of rare merit. The supporting company
was unusually strong and complete, and
the performance was conducted with
great success from beginning to end.
The audience was of fair proportions.
The next performance at the Opera
House will be "Rip Van Winkle," by
Joseph Jefferson.
The agents of Messrs. Cooper and Bal
ly are in town to-day, putting up the bills
for the great European circus, which will
soon appear.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
To Re Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces OF
wall paper and 1900 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House of j. X. Holt, 223
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15c.
paper for 12ac,, l2ac. for 10c.; 1Oc. for
&C., and Sc. 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 II #. by l2 IT. for the
small sum of Is cents. So, you see, pa
pering is chraper than ~hitewashing.-
The spring designs are stylish and beau
tiful. Good oil shading 1Sc. per yard.
Window shades and fixtures, hung COM
plete, $l.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 80 per cent lower than ever.
Give us a call and be convened that the
above is no humbugging advertisement,
but facts. JOHN r. HOLT, 223 Market
street. feb17-dtf.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
EDITOR OF THE GAZETTE :

Sir-The Both ult. your correspondent
was at centennial supper given by Mr..
Joseph B. Belts, in this town, being the
one hundredth anniversary of the birth
Of bis father, Mr.. Samuel Belts, who was
born on the island in the Hover part
Of Sussex county, called "Newfound-
land" it being then surrounded by water
for miles from to 3 feet deep. This boy
grew to manhood on this island, being a
shingle maker. With his axe, froe, cross
cut saw and drawiug-knife he labored at
that trade for living, carting on bone
cart for q mile or more, on fillen trees
and in water, his shingles to get
them where they could be got to by a
pair of cattle and Cart to take them TO
market, often taking them the whole
distance himself. He was married twice
and raised II children to full man and
womauhood. Eight of them are now
living-Wm. H., N. B. and Joseph b
Belts live in this town. The first named
i, our po.t-master, merchant of &c
years standing, and local preacher
The second is a first-class mechanic,
blacksmith, &c. The last one is cooper
by trade, but being now the owner of a
erist and saw mill his time is absorbed
looking after them. Mr.. Samuel Belts
lived to the good old age of 81 years, and
his last wife, mother of the eight living
children, " years. He raised them all
on this island the way described, but
now il is no longer such. A small town
has grown up, being surrounded in the
summer by large fields of corn, yielding
from natural strength of soil 80, Az and
80 bushels per acre.
Perhaps 1t will be enough for me to
say all know of the children. / hey
hold a more honorable position in society
than many whose advanl ages in their
youth were much better than their.
Though those, OF them holding the most
notable positions for good, the c0mmuni-
ty around would be benefited if his robe
Of righteousness he makes visible to the
eye was white instead of other colors.
AS for the supper it was well prepared,
and plenty of the best. After through
eating, taking glance around and from
their faces 1t was easily to discern that
they were all well pleased. l thought
would give you this, saw some one
writing In the Netcs and Advertiser OF
Milford. The most prominent part was
said very little about. l was more inter-
ested in the supper than any thing
else, then on the carpet. The giver of
the supper is equal to any of his brothers
intellectually and as a worthy citizen, is
man with but few words, but they are
always to the point, and as a canister of
grape from fifty FOUNDER flying in all
directions, whilst some Others are like
school boys with pop guns, no profit to
themselves, and hinderence to others
WHO would do. In the youthful days OF
this aged man, wild black bears were
PLENTIFUL along its borders and in any di-
rection might be seen standing trees they
had striped the bark off.
Robert II. Kollock.
Millsboro Del, April Z, 1879.
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Cruelty to Calves.
For the GAZETTE.

Saturday morning we received a call
from a gentleman living at Edsemoor
asking our assistance to prevent the CRU
city practiced on calves that twice or
three times week are loaded from that
station. The tender little creatures are
tied tightly by the legs and lelt lying on
the platform until the time comes to load
up the freight; they are then caught up
roughly and thrown in the car like SC
many wooden boxes, piled on top of each
other, with their heads and backs almost
broken; and our informant states that
they seem to be in great agony, and that
the whole nelghborhood is shocked al
the cruelty. EMILY WEBB.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
|eign Telegraphic Sum mary

! Khedive of Egypt has dismissed
b,ers Rivers Wilson and De Big
s, and appointed q new cabinet
posed of native ministers. The Brit
bbinet will consider this new depar-
bltuation to-day-The movements OF
Nayo, the Zulu king, are as yet
Rly subject of rumor and surmise-
fumored iAsurrection in Transvaal
RaF'led as improbable-By the mi.
strike at Durham, England, 25,00t
are idle Turkey has oonditionally
Pted the scheme for the mixed occu
fn Of Roumelia.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
SIyGAR BEET PREMIUMS.

Messrs. Lea Pusey, Saml. b. Cooper
and Thos. b. Giles, Sugar Beet Commits
toner's of Delaware, announce the follow
ing as the prizes for 1879.
For an acre and upwards grown un-
der contract for Beet Sugar Manufac-
turing Company of the State :-SlOO for
the best, $75 for the second, $50 for the
third and S25 for the fourth:
Small lots for tesling-$4O for the best,
$50 for the second, $50 for the third and
$40 for the fourth.
The commissioners will supply, free Of
cost, four ounces of seed for the small
lots free of cost.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
NEW ERTISEMENTs.
Sugar Beet Premiums for 1879

10 THE FARMERS OF DELAWARE.
The Sugar Beet Com mission offer prem
iums To the growers of sugar beets for the
season OF 1879, as follows -
800 for the best one acre and upwald DIS,
grown under contract for Beet Sugar
Manufacturing Company of the State.
s75 for the second.
$50 for the third.
S25 for the fourth.
Also. g o for the best small lot for test
ing.
$50 for the second.
$50 for the third
$40 for the fourth.
1he Com mission Will supply free OF cost
ounces of seed for these small OTIS. 1t Is
expected to offer larger premiums next
year for acres grown under contract. For
luther Information apply TO the Commits
sion resident of the same county as the ap-
plicant
Lea Pusey. Wilmington, New Castle Co.
SAM B. cooper. Camden, Kent Co.
T. b. Giles. SeafOrd, sussex Co.
APT It'd & inv
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Illinois Legislature has been imi =
q That of New York as well as I
nov. 1t wrecked all its chances
ohorablc dlstiction when it elected
A. Logan to the Senate, and IT has
On level with that kind of work
slhee' AT least third of the men,
nave been iunketirg about TIE State
ut' oil Investigation since the ses-
ocedh' There are no measures of
puohc concern before the body ,ano
's every indication that the peopls
oe very well pleased if it would
INC necessary appropriation bills
b home.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
Wanted I'm California.

Yesterday Frank LaI1erty, 1oiiI1er1y
pitcher of the Quck,te baseball club
of this city, received despatch from
San Francisco, Cal, offering him posi-
tion AS pitcher of club in that city. He
was guaranteed one hundred dollars per
month and his passage out.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
Funeral ofPerry De mby.

The funeral of Perry DENNY the mar
who was murdered on the causeway Oh
Saturday night last, will take place from
the residence of his son, on Walnut street
near Ninth, tomorrow afternoon.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
ooNGRESS YESTERDAY.

proceedings of the United States
y, sestgrrlay were devoid of interest.
q AMI anr Introduced n to repeal the At.
keSa, an1 facliic railroad grant, and for
M NM. p oi the Central Branch of the
/ a aciec railroad. Mr.. Bayard Of
Spa,a aesolu'lon calling for informatio on
\ na 10 moneys paid since 1870 to
fbm ht;enport in his various capaci-
w., ','grction being made the resolu-
I'm u' n.r. over. The remainder of the
harIsa !, spent ia discussing the right
I New H. heli to a seat as a Senator
h em S.s' hampshire. The House was
5rla, ",i, m",i, having adjourned from
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08

nllrr v, 1hDwARE.-Mr. Frank
|le harJwooila mas a general knowledge
bed "waie a ware and cutlery trade, has
b.. and sore "Dre at No. West Fourth
1 of fha f,%' oilers well selected assort-
bis linn os. y. approved make of goods
b. " l." ,.a d, very reduced prices
6llernn no want to purchase bardwore
n viii f6roil1 6nn give his store a call
l. and "a' %a,m nm careful, prompt and
to hi, cnS,n' 'heo to render satisfac-
|Laer in D1yolncrs. ,Ha Being young
re SO f.w Ine l mercantile business.
|these' '"@ =. nave the courage to ven
ve enra,r. nard times" we hope he viii
hen, a, ragement. See advert;sa.
'"here and give his store a
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
Wilmington Markets.
Indications tor To-day.

! the Middle Atuhc States, clear or
cloudy ,reat'.er, norherly pmds, peer
,outheasterlv, stationary or loUer
tature, and generally higher pressure.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
A STRIKE ENDED.

The strike OF the Preston weavers
against the introduction of the Black.
burn standard list of wages has now fix
edly Collapsed, the operatives submitting
under protest.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08
Burial of Alexander Gum ming,

The funeral of Alexander Cummings,
who committed suicide on Sunday night
last, will take place tomorrow afternoon
from the residence of his divorced wife,
No. 92l Orange street.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08

ALL STREET YEsTKIiDAY.-The
market was active and strong. Gov
Ptnt bonds were strong, States active
Railroads higher. Money on call
Pclire, lending at 6 a Z per cent.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08

AIUrINE.- tie u;iuefsl heu, r.spe.,-
~ able citizens OF school District o65,
in AppoQuinimink Hundl ed, In said coun-
ty. do hereby certify that Edward Silcox,
who is AN appll lcant to keep an Inn or tav-
ern at the "Contiuenta' House." in the
Village OF rieldsborough, that he is
person of full age and man OF sobriety
and good moral character, that an inn or
tavern is necessary at the point designa-
ted TO accom- m odate the public; that he is
The owner OF the said house, that the true
rental value thereof is four hundred dol
lars; that he has at least in said house two
suitable rooms and four comfortable beds
for the exclusive use of travellers and
guests and stabling and provender for yt
least four horses.
r ii Hayman, MS 4
VIM z Crouch, Lew Vanhorn,
W K Evans, marx.
william Francis, his
william Brothers, Joshua Lewis,
Peter Burchard, mark.
Jezreel Briggs, his
Jacob Tush, Jonn Naylor,
Purnell I Jones, mart.
his his
Ca vim Ferris, William .Sunam,
mark. -nark.
his his
Johu Brothers, Johu :. Austin,
mark. mark.
Witness to the above signatures, Jesreel
Briggs.
apS-3t* EDWARD StLCOX.
The daily gazette., 1879-04-08

4 i'f fren re%agFie ;fs ,Nutting the only infant
hgust n is,n i,e wrecked steamer s Ms,is
su'ting, Ilioua' n%a y daughter of Mr.. Al
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RsT EDITION..
E,ALl) & co.
xxrRs & BROKERS,
vnnrALERS IN

nnNns. LOANS, MORT
=, ,pCnM MERCIAL PAPER.
yroS HOUSE, WILMINGTON, DEL
Z, common. and General Coilec.
PIX .ss,'ose,s v TO and drafts on Great
anI other parts OF the world.
t,.I
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LouciaI and'COSn mePcaaa.

.,saroN, Del, April 8, 1879
stock g,,au guo,atlohHs Hoass ass1H Ru,IdiDyy ny =
ns,on, Del. at 10 M. to-day
rrnru QUOTATIONS..
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National Bank. k...........''.''.'"'AlA
National Bank. .ssss.si
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k,ogton Coal Gas Company.'..... 20
bare r. r. Go. Acknowledgements,
Lare Western r X Co STOCK, ~
[ VII. 4 Baltimore II. II. Co... 90
Northern X. X. Co.............I IL
hare Fire lns. o................. W
hare State Bonds ............ !uS
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lave Railroad, extension. ..1Ol
Passenger Railway Co. 1st mort. !oo
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Al OTICE.-I, samuel 1. boucueie. in
N compliance with the requirements OF
The act Of Assembly, In suck case m ade and
provided, do hereby give notice that 1
Shall apply in writing to the Court OF Gen.
eral Sessions OF the Peace and Jail Deliv-
ery, Of the State Of Delaware, in and for
New Castle county. on Monday, the 18th
Jay of May next, A. D., 1879, being the
Fl rat day OF the next May term OF the said
court, for license to keep an inn or tav.
ern, al Townsend, known as the Townsend
Honse. in school District, No. 81, in Apo
cumming hundred, New Castle county,
Iteiaware. and to sell Intoxicating
liquors in less quantities than one quart,
To be drunF on the premises ana the FOL
lowing respectable citizens recon- mend
he said application. TO wit:
Samuel Townsend, John NJ keller.
'Iohn ID Carter, Joshua ID Townsend,
lanes G Wilson, Truman Rose,
navid Wells. Clark L Collins,
LOAN 'rownsend, Edmund b Phillips,
George e White. James F Moore,
Gohn CHM. David Smith,
ID Rankin, NJ ID REM VII;
apS3t& SAMI'Eb u H'i ~ Wv.
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NfUI ILE.-l, A. AN >-AA -, a
~ compliance with the requirements of
the act OF Assembly, In such cases made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
I shall apply in writing TO the Court OF
&c eral Sessions of The Peace and jail De-
New Castle county, on Monday, the 18th
day Of May next A. D., ims, ~ being ehn 81 me d
court. for license TO keep an Inn or tav-
ern, al l07 K. w ater St.,in the Second Ward,
in the city OF Wiimir gton. Delaware, and
to sell Intoxicating liquors In less quanti
ties Than one quart, to be drunk on the
nremises and tue following respectable
citizens recommend tne saiu application,
TO wit:
r. WoIfson. Andrew FuimeIe,
nton HENCE, Robert Hutton,
Rtcnard Buckley, John Pinkerton,
'Jefferson j Wilson, Thomas j Garrison,
phillip Baker, Micn8el Rafferty,,
rhas n Sparks Nicholas Jenny,
Edward e Stanmore, Rtcharh ward,
Theodore + Albrecht, frank Kelly,
Thomas l. Mcguire, Samuel Wler,
James MsLanan, John Reynolds,
John Plunkett, Geo A Gogswell:
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