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Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
A JOurnalist's Suicide.

The dead body of an unfortunate
man, Hood Aston by name, who fgur.
I'd at one time as a journalist on the
Pacific coast. was found on the Sd OF
March under tree at Bay St.Louis, near
New Orleans. 1t was discovered that
he had destroyed himself by morphinee
and that he left behind him a pitiful
and deeply interesting letter. On the
End of July, 1863, he was struck on the
head by piece Of shell at the battle of
Gettysburg. lie recovered to all ap-
pearances and was thought to be quite
well. In his letter, however, Alsten
declares that he has since been consci-
Gus that no has always been lowering
on the dangerous edge of insanity. He
has felt on particular and frequent oc-
casiOns an almost irresistible impulse
to kill people, and always rreferen-
TALLY those who were most dear to him.
To avoid this he has fled often from the
presence of his wife and children whom
be tender!y loved, but has never had
the moral strength to confess his fears
aud cause himself to be placed under
restraint. At last the accumulated
agonie5 Of his apprehension and the
horror of his secret were too much for
him and he slew himself.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
PlenrO-PneulnOuia.

Plenro Pneumonia in cattle has made
its appearance in Eastern Pennsylvania
to AZ '\L''t which is beginning to
create alarm among the farmers. We
have heard of the death OF number of
COWS in several counties, and there is
no remedy that we know of. 1t is sup
posed that the disease has been brought
here by Western cattle, but as the prev
alence of tho disease is denied in the
West, it is probable that it originated
here just as it would anywhere else.
We believe there is no remedy for it,.
The best thing that can be done is to
prevent its spreading as much as posi-
bic. Cattle affected with it should be
secured in small enclosure and not be
to roam; whle the others
should be separated from them, the
farther the better. All vessels, trougns,
and stalls, fence, and even the ground
where the diseased cattle stood should
be fumigatcd.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
CHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF q writ Of Levari Facias, to me
directed, will be exposed 10 Public Sale at the
LAFAYETTE HOTEL Sal SIIPLEY ST.,
Kept by John J. Dougherty. in the city OF
Wilmington, New Castle county, Delaware,
ON SATURDAY,
THE 18th DAY OF MARCH, A, d., 1879,
At2o'clock, p. m.,
The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot OF land with a three
story brick house and two story brick back
building thereon erected, situated in the city
of Wilmington, bounded and described as
follows, to wit: Beginning at the southerly
side OF Ninth street between orange and Tat
nall streets at the distance of ll2 feet inches
from the easterly side OF Tatnall street, thence
southerly parallel to Tatnall street through
the centre OF the party wall between this and
the adjoining house on the west Of Joseph
Slack, Ga feet inches to u corner, thence eas.
terly parallel to Ninth street % feet inches
toa corner, thence nOrtherly parallel to the
first mentioned line and Tatnall street through
the centre ii the party wall OF the adjoining
honsc on the east OF James Bennett o. feet 3
inches to the aforesaid sOutherly sid de OF Ninth
street and thence thereby westerly 90 feet
inches to the place Of beginning be the CON
tents thereof what they may. Book2 Vol. 8
Page l84, &c.
Seized and taken in execution as tho pro-
perty OF Washington Mason ana Rehccca, his
wife, and t. t's. and TO be sold by
JOHN PYLE. Sheriff.
Shcritt's office, New Castle, February 18th,
1879. feb28
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
To BE 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 l23c., l2!c. for lOc.; Zoe 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 Il it. by II #. for the
small sum of Is cents. SO, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than whitewashing.
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 80 per cent low
er than ever. Give us call and he
convinced that the above is no hum.
bugging advertisement, but facts. JOHN
R. Holt. 223 Market street. t
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Red Hot Devotion to Jeff Davis.

The ex President of the Confederacy
has the sacred trust Of not dislonorinC
in his own person by craven petition
for forgiveness, the holy cause of the
South which, though trampled upon,
is not lost, and never shall be, "while
there's an echo left to air." That
cause was local self-government, and it
is vital to-day, here and across the
mighty waters, in the hearts of free
men. Shall Jefferson Davis ask par
don for that, in u bondsman's key ?
Forbid it, Almighty God The worst
thing that could befall the South would
be so shameful degradation in the
person of Mr.. Davis and the best
thing that can happen for Mr.. Davis is
to be singled out for concentration of
Radical spite and vengeance.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Deceased.

George Pearson died at his residence
in Vineland, N. J., a few days ago,
from heart disease, aged, about 65 years.
de was born in Chester County, Pa,
and there resided up to 1850. He was
a strong anti slavery man, and for sew
eral years kept free labor-store at
Hamerton, in connection with his wife.
Sarah Townsend Pearson. On the
breaking out of the gold fever in Cali
fornia, he removed to the Pacific Slope.
and after spending few years ir that
region, he came East, and located at
Vineland, being among the original
settlers OF that town, and became a
prominent and leading citizen. He wa.
a man of sterling character, public
spirit, and had wide circle of friends
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
The south Tired Of Being Modest.

Form the Wilmington, N. q. Sun, (Dem u
The vote of the South constitute the
greater portion by large odds of Demo-
cratic strength. Make a notch here.
The wisdom of Southern men in Con-
gress is at least as conspicuous as that
Of Northern men. Our section has al
ways been distinguished in politics.
Make another notch. The country is
not in state OF sectional turmoil. The
South is peaceful and the North has
carried its points. Why then is it
that we are forever requested to sit in
the back corners One answer to this
question is that We have not asserted
our rights. Our patriotism dominates
our spirit of manly independence.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Last SpQSSnu.

an experiment was tried on the Exper-
linental farm in Chester county to
show the prolificness Of sever different
varieties of potatoes. The largest
yield in the plots planted was of the
Victor, 375 bushels; following came
Seeding, No. 3S, 1866, White Granger,
3l9, Keystone, 2s5, Sno yhak-, 270,
BrownelPs Nonesuch, 262, Peerless,
25l, Farmers Glory, 242, Extra Early
Vermont, 4s, Excelsior, 24s, Western
Reserve, 24l. The Early Rose, Late
Rose, King of the Earlies and Compton's s
Surprise made poor yield. The two
last named, however, were harvested
in July. The Keystone and White
Granger showed very small per cent. of
small potatoes.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Life OF william Cullen BRYANT

The "Life Of William Cullen Bry.
anti by Prof. D. J. Hill, of Lewis,
burg University, will he published by
Sheldon & Company in a few days.
This is the second of the series of great
American authors which Prof. Hill is
preparing, the "Life of Irving" hav-
ing been the first. The "Life of Bry-
ant" will be a book of $50 pages, and
will contain steel plate likeness of
Bryant. 1t is the purpose of the au-
thor to make each volume a personal,
literary and anecdotal biography of one
of our great authors, and the success
which he attained in the "Life of Irv-
ing" has awakened high expectations
Of the series.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Programme Determined ON by the
Democracy

The policy of the Democrats. as out
lined last night at Washington, is that
they will, after organization, give the
President chance to approve bills re.
pealing the supervisors and other laws
which are Objectionable. That he will
veto these laws no one doubts. Re-
pealing clauses will then be tackled on
to the general appropriation bills. II
this is vetoed, what is called the "leg.
islative, executive and judicial apprc-
priation bill will be divided into three
parts; that is to say, a bill will be franz
ed to NEE! the legislative expenses Of
the Government, and another to meet
the judicial expenses, These will con-
tain nothing but appropriations. 1t is
urged that these bills cannot be vetoed
With propriety, as they will not en-
brace any special legislation. The re-
pealing clauses of the supervisors law
will then be tackled on to bill making
an appropriation for the Executive De.
partment.
There is a constitutional provision
that the salary of the President shall
not be increased or diminished during
his term of Office. In order to prevent
any constitutional objection on this
point. an appropriation will be made to
pay the salary of the President, but
nothing will be provided for any other
Executive Department of the Govern.
ment.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
RHERIFF,S SALES.
yHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue Of writ of Ais. Eevari Facias. Il
me directed, will be exposed to Public Sale
at tine
HOTEL OF WILLIAM b. HOLLIS.
at Townsend in Appoquinimink Hundred,
ON MONDAY.
THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH, A. d., 70.
At ! o'clock, p. m,
The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain tract or parcel OF land, sit
uate In Blackbird hundred. formerly part of
Appoquinlnink hundred, New Castle coun.
~ and State OF Delaware adjoining lands of
Richard Ferguson, John Mccoy and others
and binding on the county road leading from
Blackbird to Smyrna and more part Icularly
described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a
marked maple standing on a branch OF Saw.
d0ns branch corner for land of Colon Fergu-
son, thence with the line OF said Ferguson
south fourteen degrees west nifty .One perch
es to a stone In the Charlottesville road.
thence with said road south 50 degrees west
two perches north 10 degrees, west lS perches
north "a IA de :rees west 81 40 perehes north
10 degrees, west 45I perciles to corner in
said road for land late Of Bassett Ferguson,
thence with the same north 50 - degrees,
east % perches to corner for the same
thence south 81 degrees east leo 10 perches
TO o corner for lands of Jonn Mccoy |
thence with 5 lid Mccoy south three and "a |
devrees east l04 perches to small red oak |
corner for lands OF John Barnett deceased,
thence with the same north 7Ol-4 degrees
west three perches to stake in the aforesaid |
branch, thence down said branch with land |
OF Barnett and Ferguson the, several courses
thereof about "a perches to tho place OF begin
ming. containing one hundred and two acres
OF land more or less with two story frame
dwelling, with back buildings, frame barn
and granary and other out buildings thereon |
erected, a peach orchard containing about
$500 trees, and an apple orchard containing
about so trees,
Seized and taken in execution az the pro.
pertv of Mark ID. Hickman and Deborah j.,
his wife, and t. U.s. and to be sold by
JOHN rYLE, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, New Castle, February25, 70
MARI
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
u EGlSTER'S ORDER.
REGISTER'S OFFICE.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Jan. II, 1879
Upon the application OF Henry F. Pickles,
Executor Of Ann Rllany, lato OF Will.
mington Hundred, iD said Coun.
ty, deceased, 1T is ordered and directed
by the Register that tho Executor afOre
said, give notice OF the granting of Letters
1estamentary upon the estate Of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date OF such letters, in six Of tho most
public places of the county OF New Castle.
requiring all persons having demands against
tho estate, to present the same or abide by an
act OF Assembly in such case made and pro
vided. And also cause the same to be inserted.
within the same period, in the DELAWARE
REPUBLICAN, II newspaper published in VIII
AID tO be continued therein three
weeks, (e-e d
-, Given under tho hand and seal
}L.s. Office OF the Register aforesaid, a
t~-> New Castle, in New Castle County
aforesaid, the day and yearahOve written.
:. G. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims agains
the estate Of the deceased, must present the
same duly attcsted to the Executor On
or before January IA, 1880, or abide the ac
of Assembly in such case made and provided
HENRY +. PICKLES, Executor.
Address, Wilmington, Del. tebl3
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Gambling on the DecIine

A veteran gambler of Washington has
been complaining tOa newspaper repor.
ter, who has, of co1rse, published his
complaints of the degeneracy of these
days, meaning that public men no lon
ger fight with the energy Of old. SEN
aEors, Representatives, foreign diplo-
mats, and all the rest used to risk their
money liberally but now il they lose
few dollars at the table they leave
the game in very despondent frame Of
mind; and If they win small amount
they imagine themselves fav0rtes of
fortune. The late Humphrey Marsha all
Payed with coolness, but always heav-
lily, and generally luck. Tom Marshall
played irregularly, and was apt to lose
unless very drunk, when he was often
successful. All the Russian diplomats
gambled habitually, according to this
authority. Bodisco setting so much
aside for the purpose, and when it was
gone he withdrew, saying the appro-
prtation had been exhausted. Thad.
Stevens was a scientific player, and al
ways with blue chips. He sent for the
reciting gambler the day he died, wis h.
Ing to see him before he chad passed in
his chips" aud saying his disease
which the doctors we're trying to ex-
plain was simply 79years Of hard work.
The faro bankers formerly cleared
$4,000 season. Then it paid to
give free suppers and pop unrackoned
champagne. Now they get very little;
patrons of the table ate and drank
more than they left behind. Even in
the South, at such places as the White
Sulphur, during the Summer, the an.
clent spirit had departed. There was
no longer any fun; men have grown
pDor and virtuous. The venerable faro.
banker hss well-nigh despaired of the
Republic; but the respectable part of
The community will wish that his de-
'pondency may increase with the in.
crease of its cause. The Government
may prosper, even if faro dosen't.-
A. y. Times.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Sensible Talk to GOIOred People.

A Delegation of colored members of
the North Carolina House of Delegates
waited upon Gov. Jarvis, last week,
and complained that the Legislature
had failed to elect any of their race
to fiji vacancies IL the commission of
magistrates. In reply the Governor
talked to them very plainly but kind.
ly. He said a moments consideration
should convince the colored people of
the wisdom of the action of the Legis-
lature in clecting white men only to be
justices Of the peace; the lack of edu.
cation among the colored people was
an iusnperable bar to competency for
filing an Office Of so much dignity.
Gov. Jarvis expressed his personal an
official interest in the colored people,
and said the State could not do without
them; the best feeling prevailed be-
tween the two races, and every reason
existed to prosper and propitiate this
mutual good will. The colored legis.
lators took in good part what had been
said to them, and withdrew after pleas
ant expressions of regard for Gov. Jar
via
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Senator Ham pton'. Condition.

A Charleston 6. CO. dispatch states
that the only visible trace Of suffering
Senator Wade Hampton has undergone
since his accident is slight increase
in the gray in his whiskers. His gen
eral health is excellent, except that
the change from his former active out.
Of-door life to the necessary confne-
ment of the past three months has de-
veloped dyspepsia, which causes him
the loss Of much sleep. His leg still
gives hin. much trouble and frequent
ly intense pain, the end of the remain
ING portion of the bone being dead.
The physicians ara awaiting to allow
this an opportunity of coming off itself,
but should it fail to do SO during the
next month 1t will probably have to he
amputated
Senator Hampton, who is now recruit.
ing his health at the Lowndes planta-
ton, ColletOA county, S. G., in an in
terview with a correspondent Sunday
last, said that was as yet uncertain
whether he would be in Washington at
the extra session, although he would
60 if he possibly could and his doctors
would allow it. In case the business
was particularly important he will go
anyhow. In reply to question as to his
opinion concerning the action Of the
House in refusing to pass the aprropr!-
alton bills, he replied that he thought
the House was right. He would favor
Congress sitting forever if necessary
before it receded an inch from its posi-
ton. lie did not think Mr.. Hayes
would have right to oppose the amend
ments If Congress continued to urge
them, as such action would show that
they were the will of the people. On
the Chinese question he expressed the
opinion that Mr.. Hayes action was
right. In the first place he did not
think Congress had the power to abro-
gate portion of a treaty. He thought
that body wrong in yielding to the cla-
NOR from California.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Gov. "BIue Jeans" Williams.

II seems that Gov. Williams, having
made an engagement with two ladies 4
witness the performance Of Romeo ant
Juliet at the Opera House, last night
made his appearance at the proper
moment, but had, strange to say, COM
plet-ly overlooked the purchase and
selection of seats. Every seat down
stairs and all the desirable ones in the
galleries had been reserved, but his
cerulean Excellency felt his way up
stairs and appropriated three seats tina.
had been reserved. He was warned of
this by the usher, but, ignoring the
warning, the Governor remarked that
che would risk it," and planted him
self and party. In the coursepf time
the gentleman to whom the seats be-
longed made his way down the gallery
aisles, a lady on each arm. He was
informed that the Chief Executive oc
cupied his seats, and would willingly
have allowed him to retain them, but
for the ladies at his side. He held the
coupons, for which he had given three
hard earned dollars, and felt that to
leave with the ladies', after escorting
them to tie theatre with the expecta-
tion of witnessing the play, would be
placing him in, to say the least, an
embarrassing predicament.
He had naught TO do but demand
the seats, which the wsarer OF indigo
riiment seemed disposed to hold. FL
nally he arose, unfolding himself a
joint at a time, and looked around at a
gallery full of people. One ofths ladies'
ventursd to suggest that one of the gal
lery boxes was unoccupied and might
afford them shelter. The box was
reached, the party settled; the curtain
rose and fell upon the first act, when
in marched the party to whom the box
belonged, compelling Governor Will
liams and party to seek other quarters.
This they did by leaving the house,
while some again cheer.d and others
made manifest atoms of disapproval.
No blame can be attached to the mana
gers for this awkward affair, as they
had no notification of the Governors
intention to be present. The seats were
sold, and we're no longer the property
Of the manager.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Queen Victoria

Will leave London on the 2jth of the
present month for Paris. The distance
between the capitals is not very great.
1t has been done inmuch less than nine
hours, and can be done readily in ten;
and yet it is now quarter of a century
since Queen Victoria crossedthe Channel
and landed in France. 1t was not un-
til she had been Y years on the throne
that, accompanied by the Prince Con-
sort and her eldest son and daughter,
she returned in Paris the visit which
Napoleon III had paid to her Majesty at
Windsor Castle.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12

A person cannot possibly attend to
business if he has been kept awake
during the night ny troublesome
cough; to all such we would recommend
the timely Use of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price 25 cents
Physicians are not given to recon-
mendng specialities to their patients,
but with Keller's Roman Liniment they
have made an exception. Price so cents
q bottle.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Read This.

This is to notify tn" public that Ros-
in & Bro. 220 w. 2nd street, the wall
decorators will sell wall paper lower
and do work cheaper than any other
paper firm in this city, let their prices
be- what they may. Rosin & Bro. has a
splendid assortment Of all the latest
patterns, everything guaranteed salts
factory and estimates given cheerfully.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
The Work Of the ". n. IL, A.

The Missionary Committee of the NJ. 5. X.
A., held an interesting meeting at the Elm
Street Baptist Church last evening. Robert
Green presided, and addresses were deliver
ed by Mcssrs. Scott, Cook. Green and others
The members of this committee deserve great
In y the temperance work in different parts of
the city. Their next meeting will be held in
Kingswo0d Chapel, over Eleventh Street
Bridge, tomorrow Thursday evening. Mr..
Thomas Scott will preside, and an interesting
programme has been arranged.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
ID EGISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTERS OFFICE

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, March 5. 1919
Upon the application of James b. Apple
by, Administrator of Rebecca M McCrOne
late of New Castle Hundred, in said county
deceased, it is ordered and directed by the
Register that the Administrator aforesaid,
give notice OF granting oiletters OF Bdministra.
tion upon the estate of the deceased, with
the date of granting thereof, by ca sing ad-
vertisemcnts to be posted within forty days
from the date OF such letters in six of the
most public places Of the county Of New cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate. to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. And also cause the same
to be inserted, within the same period in the
DELAWARE REPUBLICAN,, II newspaper puo.
lished in Wilmington and to be continued
therein three eeKs, (eo.d)
~, Given under the hand and seal OF
LIS. Office Of the Register aforesaid, n,
'~--' Now Castle, in New Castle county
the day and year above written
20. BIGGS. Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against
the estate of the deceased must present the
same duly attested to the Administrator on o.
before March 8. 1850, or abide the act of As
sembly in such case made and provided.
JAMES b. APPLEBY,
Administrator.
Address, Christiana Delaware. NH 10
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
The d. II. yfAll.

The Delaware Regulators will give
their first grand ball in Prof. Webster's
Dancing Academy on Tuesday evening,
April Is. The ball will, no doubt, be a
very enjoyable affair. Tickets 81.
Victor DUPONT has taken out letters
testamentary on the estate Of Moses
journey, late of Cbristana Hundred.
J. B. Appleby has taken out letters
of administration on the estate of Mrs.
McCrone, late of New Castle Hundred.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
Great Reduction in Harness.

Charles l.. Parker is selling carriage
harness at sl5 per set, and wagon har-
ness at $40 to s35, hand make of the
best manufacture at s. Z. corner of End
and King streets. Also trunks and
travelling bags at reduced rates.
Syrnges Of all varieties at ladies' depart
IN lnt of z. J. Belt. druggist. Private entrance
on sixth street. Lady attendant.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
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Hats! elAts !!

Spring style silk hats, fine Derby
hats, nohby soft hats, boys soft and
stiff hats, childrpn's spring style hats,
silk and cashmere caps, umbrellas, &c.
New goods. Low prices. RUMFoRD
BRos., =, 404 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1879-03-12
OR RENT.
0. 1gll TatnAll street,

No. l22l Tatnall street.
HOO /"
lUu5 I" -
S3h :. "
S48 Madison street.
'l3 Jefferson street.
sol GiIpin avenue
Jh3 "
GA w. sixth street
0n W. Fiitr street.
5lS r.. Seventh street.
jJa f. Tenth street.
zoos onbard street.
And many others large and email.
ST, IRE PROPERTIES.
No. III Market street.
SO ~ "
=. ". corner Seventh and Spruce streets,
a. others.
40. II Market street.
EVANS PENNINGTON,
'ebl3u cor. Eighth and Market Sts.