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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02
EVENT and COMMENT.

Mrs. Margaret, wife Of Philip Ly
brook, died at Pembroke, Giles county
Nov. IS, aged 81 years. The Lybrool
family has long been one of the leading
ones in Giles county. Mrs. Lybrook wal
born in the days of Washington, ant
outlived the age Of Lee, and there is con-
nected with her name one of the pretti'
est and most romantic legends of all the
New River Valley.
At the recent term of the Giles county
court, Lucius Thompson, charged with
killing Monkey John Jones at Newport,
was found guilty and sentenced to the
penitcntiary for twelve months. Monk.
dared Luke to shoot him, and Luke,
rather than "give up the gum accom-
nodated him.
The coroncrs' jury in the case of A.
w. Mathews, of Wytheville, has render
ed n verdict that che came TO his death
by n blow on the head with stone
thrown by Robert II. Wo0p, on the night
of the 25th of November, 1879. lie was
u brother of the new member Of the
House Of Delegates from Giles and Pu-
laski, Mr.. Chas. j. Mathews. There
was an eight ounce clot of blood remov-
ed from the head by Drs. S. c. Gleaves,
s. II. Saycrs and II. Il. Moore. Mr..
Wood is in Jail, having waived both ex-
animation and bail.
Mat. Buford, negro living with Gen.
Wharton, at New River Bridge, was re-
Gently kicked In the stomach by horse
and killed. So says the Montgomery
Messenger
The Farmville Mercury thinks Gov.
G. G. Walker, now of n. Y, but late of
old "Ferginny" ought not to be nomi-
mated for the Presidency, ms he would
he peace candidate in n. Y. Well, he
might bring peace and union to the DEM
ocracy Of New York, but if he hasn't
bursted the party in Va, with his little
coupon, you can take this pencil. You
may nominate him, but you can't give
him the vote of this State. SO take that
thing down, Bro. st. A.
DR.. s. G. Gleaves, of Wythevillc, is
said to be candidate for the office OF
Supt. of the w. l.. Asylum. We believe
no better selection could he made to fill
the position vacated by the death of DIR.
Baldwin. DR.. Glcavcs has even more
than State reputation, and IL certainly
one of the ablcst and most experienced
physicians in the State.
Chattanooga has just discovered n rcgu-
lar body snatcher, a grave robber in her
midst The fellows name Is jackson,
and for months he has been stealing bod
les from the cemetery and expressing
them to Cincinnati. They have him in
Jail, and have our permission to pitch
him into the "suck" west of the city,
and to escort his body with a tlrst-cass
tombt stone, having chain to hold him
"fost by the nick" while he kicks.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02

Rev. Mr.. McNcer, Of the Baltimore
Conference, native Of Monroe county,
West Va, has rloped for parts unknown.
A baby caused the trouble, He left II
wife and ak children behind.--Sdicm
Registor.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02

The next individual in these parts who
sits up to see meteoric shower will be
by a solemn vote of these people turned
over to the F X, along with his usually
large supply of nincompoops.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02

AtLYNCUBVnG, eorweiion Il mAdo W III
vlrginia Midland Il leaving NJ l,Mr. fol
Charlottesville, slAunior, Alexandra, washing.
TIM, baltimore. Philadelphia and New YORK. mi
South 10 Chatham aud panvllls, lcavins $50
rH
AtB REEvILLP. with n, A D. r. II. 10
and from the South and North.
40 PETERSBURG. With Richmond r
Road for Rlehm nd. Washington, Baltimore,
phllsdolpblA and New YORK, sud v ilh Petersburg
Road for Weldon, Raleigh, 0oldsboro, whining.
Ton and South East
Pullman SLEEPER, New Orleans via Lynch
burE TO Washington without change,
LBioHTOH sLggPRR Memphis 10 Lynohbutg
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02

AT first 1t was the Ute, and now it was
the Utah that caused all the dcviment
ending in the Thornburg massacre.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Dee. l.-At precisely II
o'clock the Speaker called the House to
order and after prayer by the Chaplain
the roll was called and showed the at
tendance 232 members, there being SO
absentecs. The newly elected members
from California, Iowa and New York
were qualified for office, taking the iron
clad oath, and the House has taken re-
cess to enable committee to wait upon
the President and inform him that the
House is ready TO receive any commune
cation from him.
At l 80 the Presidents message was
received and read by the clerk. 1t was
listened to at first with attention. but af-
ter a time members fell into conversation
and the reading was concluded without
any manifestations of approval or disap-
proval on either side of the House. On
motion of Mr.. Wood, of New York, Tie
message and accompanying documents
were referred TO the Committee of the
Whole and ordered printed. The House
then adjourned.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-02
Congressional.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Senate
vas called to order by Vice President
Wheeler at II O'Clock, and prayer offer.
ed by the Chaplain. Messrs. Anthony
and Bayard were appointed committee
to join similar committee on the part OF
the House to wait upon the President
and inform him that both Houses of Con-
gress were organized and ready to re-
ccive any communication he might choose
to make. Pending the report ofthc COM
mittee business was suspended.
At IL 80 p. NJ, the committee on the
President not having reported, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Thurman recess of an hour
was taken.
The Senate re-convened at 2 p. NJ.
Mr.. Burnside gave notice that he would
tomorrow ask leave to call up the joint
resolution offered by him last session
with regard to a proposed inter-occanic
canal.
The Vice President laid before the
Senate the annual report of the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury, which was ordered
printed.
just before , O'Clock the Presidents
message was received and read by the
Clerk. At its conclusion Mr.. Ferry rose
to announce the death of his colleague
Zachariah Chandler, and moved that
the Senate as mark of respect to the
lattcr's memory, adjourn. Agreed to
and the Senate adjourned Mt :l5.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
4 Trunk Mystery.

A special dispatch from Boston, Feb.
eth says: About 4.45 this afternoon
Michael DAILY, while at work on West
ern avenue, about two miles outside of
the city Of Lynn, found trunk, from
which human hand protruded. The
trunk was tied with large woolen
string. On opening it horrible sight
was presented, being that of young
woman, about twenty four years of age,
nsde, with the arms and legs twisted
and distorted, and the nose cut of.
The trunk also contained two cham
paign bottles and several bricks. An
autopsy was held, 1t was the opinion
OF the doctors that the woman had
been dead two or three days. Up to
midnight no clue to the mystery has
been obtained. The body has not been
identified.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Military Matters.

Captain Wood. Lieutenant Buck.
Master and others, members Of the
American Rifles, OF this city, upon in
vitation, vera at Camden. n. j., last
evening in attendance upon the occa.
sion OF ths grand military reception
given by Company c. OF the Sixth Regi'
ment.
On Monday evening next the Ameri-
can Rifles. will elect lieutenant ure
John p. Edwards, resigned. Lieut..
Buckmaster will be elevated to the po-
sition Of first lieutsna ant, made vacant by
Mr.. Edwards resignation.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01

The second tunnel beneath the..Alps-
ths great st. Gothard-aftsr passing
through many vicissit udes, will b.
ready for traffic some time next year.
1t has already been bored for distance
Of . little mors than seven and half
miles, which is seventy feet more than
the length Of Mont Cents. There re-
mained on January 5 only 1922 yards
to be cleared, and fthe work progresses
as rapidly as last year, whom 2,772
yards were bored, the two companies
OF workmen who started from the
Italian and Swiss ends would meet in
January, 1850. Biologists have calcu-
lated that there is a hard stratum of
serpentine and schist yet to pass, and
if this proves true the work cannot
proceed 30 rapidly. But in any event
the workmen are likely to meet before
the year progresses many months BE-
yond January. The tunnels length
will be more than mile-and a-half
greater than that OF Mont Cents, and
the total cost several million pounds
sterling more. The German Italian and
Swiss Governments have granted in
"a bsidie1 "a, $4,000.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
(ongPessloaal.

In the Ulitsd States Senate Prida,
Mr.. Morrill,, from the Senate Committs,
on the Census Of 1880, reported bach
the amendment to the Census bill
made by the House, recommending
that the Ssuate non concur, and that .
reference committee be appointed. Mr..
Copkling, expressing the hope that the
bill itself. would fail, moved that the
House amendments be printed and the
bill postponed until to-day, which was
agreed TO. A resolution was adopted
directing the Secretary Of State to fur
nish the Senate at its next regular ses-
sion detailed statement of payments
made, on account Of permanent annual
appropriations frsm 1856 to 1879 and on
account ofths public debt.
A letter from David r. Corbin, con-
testant for tho seat Of Senator from
South Carolina, Withdrawing from the
contest, was read and laid on the table.
The bill making an appropriation for
arrears Of pensions was taken up, and,
after being amended, was adopted
yeas 36, nays 20.
In the House, the Senate amendments
to the Post Office Appropriation bill
we're non-concurred in, and a commit
tee Of conference ordered. The chief
debate was on the Brazilian Subsidy
amendment, which was rejected. Yeas
SO; nays, l57. Mr.. Geo. +. Seward,
was brought before the barof the House,
but released on his own recognizSnOs,
the question Of his right to refuse to
limit his books to the House Com
lnittee being referred to the Judiciary
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Eor the Republican.
Court House Removal.
NEWARK. DHL Feb. 81.

NEWARK. DBL, Feb. p, 1879.
MEssRs. EDlroRs:-I am glad to know
that at last there is some chance of our
having q new Court House. The pres
ent Court House at New Castle is 4
standing county disgrace. The last
day attended Court during the last
term, ! snsnt the morning in the Court
room and part Of the afternoon in the
prison and for cleanliness, wholesome
air and general comfort, the cells that
held the thieves were far superior to
the quarters occupied by the Judges
aud Jl ies that convicted them. BY all
means let US have new Court House and
let us have it in Wilmington where 1t
can bs most easily accessible to the great
bulk Of the people who do business in
the Courts. The people OF this section
Of country are tired OF the present state
OF affairs. Now is tn. time to build for
w can build choaply. NHwARK.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01

cent less," we said, but VIZ wsrs toiC
that our guessing CAPABILITIES wers terri.
bly, out Of order.
OF course Mr.. Springer would mt tell,
but he said II We had guessed 49, ,O0O
and divided 1t by 3 We would have been
Just about the mark. In further con.
vsrsation We were informed that the
Sherif7s Office was worth about $1,000
a year, and that Mr.. Houssman the
Clerk Of the Orphans Court, realized
About 500, from his Office. There now
~ all We know about what the county
row Offices are worth, but We cannot
leave this subject without teslifying to
the gentlemanly department Of all the
officers, even 10 Bohemian ia quest Of
it.ms for newspaper article. and we
take this occasion TO thank them for
their kindness.
Leaving Court House row tho M.tho
dist church was the next place OF i'm
p0rtance on account Of the Llseting OF
the Wilmington Conferences in 1t on tho
10Th Of March. Ths church building
has just been undergoing complete
overhauling, and the main audience
room il ons Of the prettiest in the Con-
ference. Everything has been repaint-
cd in lightly-tinted harmonizing COL
ors, and the walls which were before
whit. have been frescoed. Fourteen
Argand gas burners placed in the c-il-
ing light the church. An entire new
outfit of pulpit furniture including
sofa and two chairs finished in red rep,
have taken place of the old ones, and
and perfect little jewel Of a pedestal
replaces the pulpit.
The Sunday scool building in the
rear Of the church has been vain scot
ted and painted and every thing is rs
fresh az a new pin. The official board
had prolonged session yesterday az
tsraoon devising a plan to pay of the
indebtedness, which IL about $500, and
Rev. J. B. Mann, the former popular
pastor will fill the pulpit tomorrow,
when hs will not only preach to
willing hearers, but to those who ex
pect to put their hands in their pockets
and wip- out ths debt. VIZ were in
formed that there are comfortable homes
provided for all the ministers at the
meeting of Conference. Methodism has
become popular in New Castle within
i've years past, and to Pew. J. b. Maun
snd Rev. q. X. Bristor belong the credit
'f making it 80
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
The Cattle Plague

Ii attracting very general attention
now on both sides of ihe Atlantic. A
Congressional Committee at Washing
ton is engaged In taking testimony as
to the disease, while the New York In
spcetors have been vigorously at work
on Long Island slaughtering the infect.
ed animals. The contagious disease
from which cattle near Washington
and in the vicinity Of New York, and
probably in other parts Of the country,
are now suffering, is said to have been
introduced in this country as far back
as lS43, being brought by infected
COWS imported from Europe. Several
State Commissioners have made inqui-
rss as to the disease and the hest meth
cd of preventing its spread, and soms
years ago carbolic acid was pronounced
a specific. A New York Commission
recommended owners Of cattle to pro-
vide themselves with ten per cent.
crude carobolic acid, with which to
disinfect their stables, and with ninety
per cent. carbolic acid to be mixed
with the drinking water given to the
cattle. One part Of pnrs acid, with
thrice its weight of sal soda, is to be
mixed with 1000 parts Of water for
drinking purposes. The virtues Of
carbolic acid, al Of all other "specifcs,"
are doubted nv some, but the New York
Commissioners were we'll satisfied with
the result OF its uss. The other pre-
ventivs now being vigorously applied
on Long lsland-that Of putting sus.
pected cattls in quarantine and slaugh-
tsring diseased ones at the expense Of
he State-will doubtless have good
affect,
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Tho Removal OF the Mark ets.

Last evening the committees on pub
lie buildings held meeting in the
clerks room, City Hall, to take action
in the petition Of Jacob Sharp for per-
mission to sell meet on the curbstoue
markets. At this consultation they re-
ceivsd number Of ths prominent bus
mess men in relation to general question
OF market removal. There as be
much discussion upon the matter but
no conclusions arrived at. It seems
that instead of removal OF the entire
market these gentlemen hold that it
would be more satisfactory to limit the
King street market from Water to Sixth
streets, and give the privilege of same
distance on Market street to those who
desire to stand there, thus virtually
making two sections. Another meeting
Of the committee will bs held on Thurs
day evening next.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
special nenttSn.


Ladies', misses and gents ovsrshoe
very cheap, at Binsham'S, $40 Mar
ket street.
Boots and shoes made to order, q
prices to suit the times, at Bipgham's
$40 Market street.
Jesse Bingham will bs pleased Il
have all Of his old friends ~ we'll as
new ones, to call on him At his now
stors, $40 Market street.
Remember that Bingham has moved
his boot and shoe store from 507 King
street to $40 Market street, adjoining
City Hall.
Counter and stors-fxturss for sale,
at J. Halls, Jr., 507 Market street, also
his entire stock Of boots and shoes at
and below cost. Bargains can b- had
there, as he il selling of " close busi-
ness.
Those wanting q frstclsss pair OF
boots or shoes will find them at Bing.
hams new store, No. 5lO Market street,
adjoining City Hall.
Hartman's Pleasant Worm Syrup
never fails. Large bottles IS cents at
Hartman's Drug Store, 5th and Poplar.
"Thermalins," euro for chills and
fever, sold by Taylor 4 Fullerton, 302
King street.
Nsw SrABLE.-Having fitted up the
building No. 7l9 Shipley street, a. a
boarding stable, we are able u accom-
modate few more horses at very rea-
Bonable terms. Plenty Of room for car
riages. Apply to R. II. Jones, No. IT'S
Shipley street.
Handkerchief Extracts, by the bottle
or in any quantity, at McInsll's, End
and Market streets.
Ferd. Carson, Merchant Tailor, 233
Market street, Wilmington, Del, has
Iust laid in fine and much larger
stock of cloths and suitings than any
h- has previously kept, and anticipate
large business this Spring, and in
Eites all to give him call, whether
you wish to buy or not.
Dr.. Berger's Combination Syringe,
with dilator and retaining cup, the
most complete Syringe in the market,
adapted to general family use. For
sale at the Ladies Department for Sup
oorters, Trusses, &C., of z. James Belt,
'or. Sixth and Market streets. Lady
Private entrance No. l W.
sixth street.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
To Preach At Ne,x Castle

Rev. J. B. Mann is booked to preach
at the New Castle N. X. Church to-
morrow morning. The church has been
handsomely repaired, frescoed, furnish
ed with new pulpit furniture, and re-
carpetted, and Mr.. Mann's services are
in demand to raise money enough for
the expense. The Conference meets
in the church on tho 10Th. Rev. Y. G.
Irwin will fill the Union pulpit.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Horse Killed.

Joseph Hayes, a butcher. left his
horse and wagon standing t Wood
Dale on Friday afternoon, about $50,
while he was attending to selling beef
to one OF the residents Of the place. In
his absence the horse walked on " the
track, when tn. gravel train came
along, knocking::d down the horse, cutting
fflhis head, and nutilsting the body
badly, and breaking the wagon quite
seriously.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
AtteRDted Suicide.

A wealthy farmer of Colerain town
ship, Lancaster county, by ths name Of
Bunting, becoming low-spirited from
fanced pecuniary troubles, attempted
his life on Wednesday morning with an
axe, and before he was discovered by
his daughter had inflicted number
of severe wounds on his forehead,
cheeks, throat and wrist. The Doctor
states that his condition is very critical.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01

Captain Paul Boyton, who is on his
way down the Ohio river to the Miss
issip2i and thence to the Gulf, came
near losing his life Wednesday. At
East Liverpool, thirty-fvs miles from
Pittsburg, hs was suddenly caught in
mass OF heavy cakes Of ice aud crush
ed terribly. He tried to fire his gun
to give the alarm, but it was covered
with ice and would no go Oft. lie then
used a small AXIS which he always
carries, and after a severe struggle got
into clear water and was soon on the
bank. He was taken to Wellsville, the
nearest town, and given medical treat
menL. ------
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Mr.. Charles Francis Adams, Jr. i,

in response to an inquiry from COM
mittse Of the Delaware fruit grow-r,
has written letter in which he says
he can see nothing in the territorial
conditions Of Delaware which should
prevent a railroad Commissioner from
proving "A useful agency there. He
would not, however, recommend a
board Of commissioners, but would con-
~ntrste both the duties and salary, and
try and secur. the services OF one COM
petent man al a sort of comptroller of
railroads. Mr.. Adams says the Office
should rank with that of a Judge Of
court Of appeals, and only in that way,
he thinks, can it he made OF any value.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Bulldog Persnlts.

During the month OF February, only
four permits for the erection OF build
ings were issued by Chief Engineer
Conwell at the Kngineer'r and sur
veyor's Department. They are as fol-
lows: Samuel l.. Bush, one house east
Of the p. w. Il b. Railroad, North Of
l4th street; Garrett, Finley Co., one
stable on the south side ofThird street,
between Shipley and Orange streets;
Daniel Schsfer, store and dwelling
house, northeast corner Of Fourth aud
Poplar streets. During the same month
last year eight buildings were erected.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Amusement,

Last evening at the Opera House the
comic opera "Pinafore," was presented
by the Philadelphia Opera Company.
The audience was small and tina COM
pany deserve much credit for the COM
pleteness and excellence Of their per-
formance. The RI. Hon. Sir Joseph
Porter, X. G. b. OF Mr.. l.. Delauge, was
produced with considerable power and
original effects. Miss A. V. Ruther
ford, 81 "Buttercup," was also very
good. Mr.. G. B Snyder as the "Cap
tain," and Mr.. g. 3. Sturges, az "Ralph
Rackstraw," sung very we'll and acted
with perfect freedom; Mrs Il. +. Henry,
as Josephine" was very good, and
the audience appreciating her talents
presented her with handsome basket
of flowers. Miss NJ. =. Stevenson as
"Hsbe," was one Of the favorites of the
evening, and was in all her parts heart
lily applandsd. T. w. Huff, as "Dick
Dsadeye, was we'll sung and acted.
All acted their parts well and the troupe
was deserving Of full house.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Rev. Henry Ward Beer her

Expresses desire to make a lectur-
ing tour through tho South. lie would
not lecture for money among the South
ern people, 80 impoverished by the war,
but II he makes the tour will devote
the proceeds Of his lectures to the aid
OF charitable institutions, schools, and
other institutions. Mr.. Beecher says
he would BE- disappoined if not kindly
received in the South, for he claims
that whatever he may have done TO
help prscipi.ate the war and to freq the
slaves, it was done as the doctor who
uses knife on patient to eradicate
cancer
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
Monthly Exereisev Tonight. +.

Prof. J. Ii. Crabb would be pleased
to have all his friends call on him this
evening, at the rooms Of the Whining
ton Academy, Saville building, where
his pupils will endeavor to entertain
you for couple Of hours in the form Of
literary e.ercises. These exercises held
monthly are grand incentive to tn.
pupils, as is shown by the great ad-
vancement Of the students attending
this excellent institution. Doors open at
7.30, commence at s. Admission free.
Boys must b. accompanied by their pa
rents.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
The Clay ton House Accident.

In reference to the acoiden. at the
Clayton House on Thursday afternoon,
we were solnwhat in error az to the part
of the elevator which broke down. Some
workmen we're taking q large chain
from the laundry floor and in placing
1t on the Elevator to take 1t to the first
floor a coil Of the chain slipped off the
plank. and the chain slid down the el-
evator we'll 10 the cellar. No person
was hurt and the damage was all rs-
paired in a few hours. The elevator
is perfectly safe and the accident was
in no way attributable to it, operation.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-01
The sixth Annivcrsary.

Lady Franklin Home Communion, No.
4, will celebrate the sixth year of their
existence on Monday evening, March
3rd. at their room No. II McClary
building. The programme will be
varied, consisting of select reading, ad-
dresses and singing. A pleasant even
ing will be spent by those attending.