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Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Tr.Hayt,u Defence.

New YoRK. Feb. l0.-E. II. Hsyt,
late COMMISSIONER OF Indian Affairs,
has issued an address to the public,
wherein he charges that the Committee
of the Board of Indian Commissioners
investigating his case ignored the evil
dence taken, Travelled outside the record,
and thereby reached conclusions not
warranted by the facts. He claims that
there was ne unnecessary delay in the
prosecution of Hart, and, with refer
eHce to the purchase Of the Washington
Mine, alleges that two members OF the
COMMITTEES extracted and destroyed four
pages of the direct testimony, while
two pages were inserted contradictlng
the evidence already taken, and that
new matter was injected, without per-
mitting the possibility Of cross s-exam-
nation. He accordingly asks for the
publication of the whole testimony,an
says he will be content with it for his
yiudiCation.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
KehiertlnY'n Fires.

The City Hall building in Albany,
N. Y, marble structure, was destroy
ed by fire, yesterday morning. The
loss is estimated at upwards OF $780,
900. Seven men were injured, one of
whom is not expected to recover. The
State Normal School at San joss, Cali
tornia, was burned yesterday morning.
Loss about $3.50, 900. The flames broke
out in the oupola, and inoendiarism is
suspected. The Lehman Cotton Fac
tory, near Prattsville, Ala, was de-
o1ed by fire, with all its machinery,
about five O'Clock, yesterday morning.
The loss is $l00, 900, and $50 persons
are thrown out of employment. Tai
bots block, in indianapolis, was dam
aged by fire, yesterday, to the extent
of about $4,000. The Petersburg and
Weldon Railroad bridge, at Hickford,
Va, 200 feet long, and a county bridge
near by, were destroyed by fire on Mon
dsy night.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
lmgeFsOll's ErOHbles.

1t troubles Col. lpgersoll that no less
than $I2, ,00s, 900 of the peoples money
goes every year to maintain the preach
ers; albeit, the Colonel himself is said
to make around $40, 900 aysar pitching
into the preaching. TO this the
"Central Baptist" replies that the law
yers annually cost the people about
$4,000, 900 and the criminals $40, ,0Oo,'
900, and intoxicating liquors $500, 600,
900. "If," adds the Baptist" "Col.
Ingersoll regards the preachers merely
as luxury, 1t seems to us he ought to
have the candor to admit that they are
good deal less costly and doa gooo
deal less harm than the luxury of law
yers, criminals and strong drink"
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
The FOrty-eighih.

On Monday evening last, while Mr..
J. Ii. Mulhausen was enjoying the com
forts of his home at 7lO King street,
some fifty of his personal friends rushed
in. aud surrounding him took him cap
tive without allowing him any chance
of escape or defence. He understood it
all when he was informed that it was
the 4Stb anniversary of his birth and
gracefully submitted willing prisoner.
Ills captors took full possession OF the
dining room and soon had q feast OF
luxuries spread to which ample justice
was dons by all present. Social con
versation and vocal and instrumental
music in large measure made up the
programme Of the evenings enjoyment.
Mr.. L. J. Muhlhausen presided with a
mastery hand at the organ. AS the
party separated for the evening each
wished Mr.. NJ. many happy birthday
anniversary returns, and besides these
we'll wishes quite number ofsubstsn-
tisl tokens of the regard and esteem in
which he is held, were left behind.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Very Nearly q Disaster.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. l0.--During
a reception to. night in the new armory
of the First Regiment, a very large
building erected for rink originally,
a great panic was created by the set
ting of the gallery, containing over
200 people. Women tainted and scream
I'd, and for few moments there was
intense CONSERVATION. There are 10
supporting posts to the gallery, but it
was held from falling, after dropping
several inches, by iron achors. There
was a great crowd under it, and II it
had gone, the fatality would have been
very great. After the gallery had been
cleared the festivities Of the evening
went on, hut many people were so
frilhtened that they went home, 1t was
a very narrow escape, and tbs crash
was prevented more by good luck than
ANYTHING else.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
TneIri.n suGterers.

At meeting of the committee con-
sisting of thirty-one persons, who were
appointed for the purpose OF making
some arrangements for meeting to be
held in this city, that would result in
the suoeering of the Irish sufferers, was
held last evening, in the room OF the
Shields Library Association. Mr..
Piunkett presided, and Mr.. Owen Hes
sian acted as Secretary. On motion, it
was deemed feasible to appoint a COM
mittee for the purpose of renting the
Opera House, on next Saturday even
ing or some ovening during the coming
week.
As Mr.. Sayers received no definite
answer in regard to his communication
with Mr.. Purnell, IL was thought ad'
visable that a mass meeting should be
held and that the services of Prof.
Murdock and Mr. Daniel Dougherty be
secured.
In addition TO the above uamad per
sons, it was thought proper to secure
the services of q number Of Whining
toniaus who have the Interest at heart.
Mr.. Quinn thought it was unwise to
await the will of Msssrs. Paruell and
Dillon to come to this city, when pub
lie speaker of this city would answer
the same purpose as we'll. As Mr.. Par
nell had been informed that the meet
ing was to be composed of Irish citizens
exclusively, but such is not the case,
but that the movement was sympathiz.
ed with by persons without considering
nationality. Mr.. Henry Turner volun-
teer to 90 to Baltimore on Friday and
consult with Mr.. Parnell, and Learn
whether he intended to visit this city.
After an order had been drawn for the
payment of the rent OF the room in
the Telegraph bujlding, the com-
mittee adjourned to meet this even
ing and hear Mr.. Turner's report Of
his visit to Philadelphia.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
COLLEEN WEDDING.
A PrsmInen Cttizen Of Mill Creek
RHundrea Kessis dsd of''Ye Older
TImes.n

Ab"CSs
Special Correspondence of the Republican.
FAuLKLAND, Del. , Feb. .l0--Thinking it
might be OF interest, send the readers
OF the REPUBLrcAN, some items Of q golden
wedding, which took place on the 9th
inst, at the residence of Mr.. Aquila
Derickson, In Mill Creek Hundred.
Over one hundred kinsfOlk neighbors
and friends were present to remind
the favored ones, they had lived to
gsther in all good conscience and happi
ness for fifty years, and they had now
come to rejoice with them in having
reached this day. The visit was so an
expected that they had not laid aside
the daily for the holiday attire, yet
they socn learned this was to be an
honored day, by others taking charge
Of them and theirs. Full baskets and
willing hands in emptying them show
ed that the inner man was not to be
neglected hence congratulations over
the two guests followed by their enter.
tainers being led to well loaded table,
in whose centre was a large cake in
scribed sour Father and Mother on the
5oth wedding day." Mr.. Abram
Chandler then read letters from the
only living sister Of the groom and an
absent brother of the bride, regretting
that they could not be present, and q
verbal regret from Prof. w. D. Mackey,
then he presented to the aged couple
golden gifts from the children. After
which having made free with the good
things before them, speeches were
made by Mr.. George Klair, one Of the
groom's boyhood companions DR.. s.
Chandler and Rev. R. =. Kennedy, fol-
lowed with prayer of Thanksgiving
by the pastor.
To follow the fashion of those days
the youthful pair crossed the Pennsyl,
vania line, as the Gretna Green of this
new Caledonia, to what was the Kennett
Square Of that day, whera the Rev. T
Love (the venerable father lately gone
from our midst after long and valued
ministry } met and united them in that
golden knot which unites them to-day
As they passed the school house neal
by, four rollickipg boys, David Graves
James Foot, John r. Crossin and George
Klair saw them, who after fifty years
greeted them on the arrival of tbeil
golden wedding. Among the guest.
present were four sisters, one brother o
the bride, three sons, a daughter, with
many nephews and nieOes, together
withttheir little ones. Long may thu
golden joys ofthe day lingsr with these
houored friends, is the wish Of thost
who gathered to greet them upon thii
occasion. PARTICIPANT.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
COngreEa.

In the United States Senate, yester-
day, the bill relative to seizure and fors
.tsiturs Of vessels for violations Of the
srenepus laws was reported and placed
'pn the calendar. The House bill ap-
Ipropriating twenty thousand dollars
bOr the Fish Exhibition in Berlin was
passed. The Educational Fund bill and
thA bill for settlement of the accounts OF
brtan railroads were reported and
placed OIL the calendar. Mr.. Wallace,
rom the Finance Committee, reported
Pie bill directing the Commissioner Of
agriculture TO attend the Sheep Show
IN Philadslphia next September. Mr..
POrdOn'S resolution for q committee on
|t g Inter, Oceanic Canal question was
iiscussyd but discussion was closed by
Mr.. Elmunds objecting to its public
u Consideration under the rules. Mr..
Burnside, from the Committee on Mill
Fary Affairs, submitted a minority re-
port in the Fitz John Porter case. Ad-
ouruei.
In tie House bill was passed for
ae relief Of colored emigrants. The
1ot Springs reservation bill was also
Pssssd. On motion of Mr.. King, Of
Iouisiana, ths President was asked for
Popiea u. the diplomatic correspondence
Pl the subject of the Inter-Oceanic
anal, Mr. Bel.zhover, OF Pa, introduc-
Pd general amnesty bill, which wac
Sleued. Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Tea NOrtS Won't Vlte.

The yearly mortality of the city Of
than Il the previous year. The annual
death rate per 1000 population
estimated at $4,000, was 1878. This
mortality by months was January, "a;
February, SIS; March, ,95; April, S5;May,
G3: June, 60; July, 81; August IS; Sep
tember. 81; October, 60; November, 79;
December, 60. OF these IS were coro.
ner's cases, So died at the almshouse.
There were two deaths from 30 to lOo
wears and 129 deaths from to 8. BY
comparing with former years we find
that in 1875 there we're s56; in 1876,
6Gl; in 1877, G6l; in 1878, SAL; and in
1879, S7l. During the year there have
been 40 deaths from typhoid fever, an
increase of ten over last year.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
purchage. .r "uorald.n -

Negotiations for the purchase Of the
"Herald" have not been closed. There
are two offers one from Taylor Brad
ford and Col. John Farra and the other
from John H. Emerson, OF Denton and
Henry G. Conrad, Esq. The PROPOSE
tions presented by the gentlemen are
being held under advisemeut. What
ever the result the change in the con.
duct of the papsr will take place on
March 18t. Ii the purchase is made
by the latter two gentlsmsn tho paper
will be enlarged to the size of the "Re-
publican" and will be issued under a
new head. 1t will be Republican in
politics. If the former gentleman Sc
sure the paper it will continue to be a
Democratic organ.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
ocean City improvements

Indications at Ocean City are already
giving promise Of good season during
the present summer. In order"to meet
conveniences created in such an emer-
gsncy, the proprietors of tho Atlantic
House, will build an addition TO the
hotel which will extend it out to the
railroad. The dimensions will be "a
by 40 feet, partitioned off in one hun
dred rooms. This will give a frontage
of 500 feet. With this Improvement
the capacity of the House will be
between 600 and 700 guests. 1t is also
stated that the Fifth Maryland Regi-
ment will pay another visit to this
resort, and will encamp on the knoll
occapied last season.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Doings Of the Irish committee.

=
MEssRs. EDIToRs: Your editorial in
quiring as to the 1oings Of the ''Repre-
sentative Irish" committee was we'll
timed. A word of explanation is also
needed.
As is usual, when suffering is to be
relieved, the first effort in this city, in
aid of famine stricken Ireland, origina-
ted with few poor men. They did
not claim to be representative Irish
men. except as speedy effort in good
cause, under the leading Of pure mo-
tives, represent Irish loyalty to the
kindly qualities of mankind.
This dld not suit certain small loae
politicians, who imagined that qualities
representative of the Irish people were
predominant elsewhere. They seemed
TO suppose that the Democratic party
had a monopoly in this direction. Our
zealots were afraid Of a Gresnback
movement. Another was afraid thu
dirty Irish" would succeed in a char
table undertaking without his aid, and
he lost an opportunity to make legis
lative boom at their expense.
Had these meddlers kept hands off
the people who sympathise with Irish
sufferers would have had an opportu'
nifty to express their sympathy without
so much bugle blowing.
Charity would not have been brought
shamsfaced, to bow before the golden
calf. Qualities Of higher order thar
more wealth and zsal for locofocoisu
would have appeared as representative
qualities of the Irish people.
1t is highly probable that Mr.. Par
nell will not visit Wilmington. Fol
this, blame the originator Of the mis-
named Representative" movement.
This gentleman asserted that Mr.
Parnell would not be allowed to corar
here, and be- received by the men wht
originated the movement and invited
him here.
He probably has succeeded, and this
city with its fifteen hundred lrishmen
will have no honorable share in avert
ing the awful calamity which threatens
Ireland. A PLEBrAE.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
An I.,a ...eu. schema Exposes.

CoLuMBIA, s. c., Feb. l0.---The ini-
auitous scheme which Is meant to de-
prive at least so per cent. Of the color
ed voters in this state Of the right to
vote in the next election will und0ubt-
eddy bs brought before the Legislature
during the extra session, which opened
to-day and 1t is generally believed that
II has sufficient friends to insure its
passage. Rdward McGrady, a Charles
ton lawyer, is the originator Of the bill,
which provides for the registration OF
all electors, who will be required to
write their names In the registry.
Every eleotor coming Of age, and
claiming the right to register, must
make formal application to the desis'
mated officer, who will thereupon sum
mon triers to inquire into the facts. II
deemed qualified, he will be enrolled,
and he will be- supplied with oertiti-
cate, which must bs exhibited at the
poll before he will be allowed to vote.
TO make the law operative In the No
vember election, it has been decided to
pass q bill regulating elections as q
temporary expedient the consequent
contraction of the colored vote will, OF
course, make the adoption OF consti-
tutional amendment at the fall election
O foregone conclusion.
The arguments employed by the
managers of the measure are that the
law will apply to both races that Mas
sachusetts and Connecticut have similar
statutes, and what is right in those
States cannot be wrong in South Caro-
lima, that 1t will supply an incentive
10 acquire learning, and that it cannot
bs regarded as a violation of the con-
stitutional provisions protecting the
rights of suffrage. 1t is simply ridic-
ulous to talk about the equity Of the
measure, because it applies alike to both
whites and blacks. The white voters
who are thereby debarred from exercis-
ing the elective franchise will probably
not exceed 10 per cent. of the total
white vote, while only about 20 per
cent. of the total colored vote will be
competent to qualify.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
LETrER FROM ST. GEORGES.
Ice CuGtiRE-A New Patronage
SeFenade and Lemonade with q
stick I'm it--Music sweet HusIc-
nufch Neck RhGarA.

SekBuMUr Huu h1ethOhNuO WEAE -
stick I'm it-Music sweet Music
Dutch Neck Racers.
Special Correspondence the Republican.
ST. GEORGES, DEL, Feb. 10th, 1880.
For two days past some few Of tie
farmers have been busily engaged in
filing their ice houses. The ice is
about three inches thick and not very
solid, caused by the falling Of snow on
it. II farmers could wait while lon
ger perhaps they could gather in more
suitable article to keep through the hot
summer days.
Great preparations are being made
by the members of the NJ. Z. Church to
build q new parsonage, which will add
to the beauty of our town as well as to
its enterprise. There are not many
towns the size OF St. Georges that have
more industry and enterprise than she
has. In the year of 1873, two or three
fine houses were built, and in 1879,
two more finely constructed houses
were erected, one by Andrew Reuter-,
on Delaware Street, and the ether by
Mrs. Mary Gam, on Main street. The
streets were also paved and put in
fine condition.
On Wednesday night the serenaders
of this place and neighborhood again
complimsnted Mr.. Mccoy with the me-
lodious sounds of that fearful box and
more fearful horns. After they had
beat and banged for about half an hour
the whole souled bridegroom invited
the party in, when lemonade and cake
were served around in abundant style,
till all had filed themselves to over
flowing. One good looking young man
from Dutch Neck, indulged too much
in the beverage and become quite
loonsy.
Although the bride made her appear
auce in fine style and the large crowd
separated and found their way home
rejoicing. The melliduous sweet tones
OF an organ on back street is so high
ly appreciated by the boys that par
ties going to church on Sunday even
ing can scarcely make their way
through LD5 CIOWus "hJ ~ 10 shap
this organ draws the boys attention
more than any other is left to be found
out. And again on coming home from
church especially on Sunday morning
it is dangerous for one to cross the road
for fear of getting run over.
The innumerabIe host from Du:cn
Neck, never fail to run out and race
their half fed horses coming home from
church. After reaching what is called
the dam, a fine display of old gigs and
vehicles can be seen bobbing up and
down by the roughnsss Of the road,
while the ladies make grand efforts to
catch the remains of their last falls
hats which are by that time shedding
feathers and ribbons in lively man
ner, while another far behind sings
out, "thers's no use trying, there's a
Hopkins ahead" The revival at the
NJ. Z. Church closed on Sunday even
ing with two converts. w.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
What We Are.

We have a total of 1866 square miles
on 4, 900 acres. Oar population is es-
timated at $4,000, 5000 of which is
given as colored. We havs three acres
of park, twelve miles of river front, six
miles of macadamizad streets, 40 miles
of paved streets, three miles of sewer
age; depth of water in Christiana river,
high tide, IS feet low tide, l24 feet ;
depth Of Delaware river, opposite Chris
tiana avenue, 28 feet. In 1850 our pop
ulation was 1879; in 1860, q, 1858 !;
and in 1870, 30,S4l.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Ms. Parneli on the cw-YOrk
Herald.

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. l0.-Mr. Parnell
in a speech at Scranton to night, said
that If the Nsw- York Herald appointed
a committee to distribute its fund in
which the Irish people could place con-
fdencs it would have his best wishes
for its success; but If the Herald allied
itself with Irish landlords in their at
tempt to get possession Of the American
relief fund, and use it as a means to
defeat the Irish people in the present
effort to secure their rights, he would
spare no effort to enlighten the
American public as TO the true natur OF
the transaction.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11

Blrbers' Supplies Hair Oil, Bay
ERunI Touic, Pomads and Cosmetic, at
the losest prices, at Taylor Il Fuller,
tons, Druggists and Apothscaries, 3o2
King street.
sutterley & Sawyer, No. 3o2 Market
street, are turning out some OF the
fines. Photographs ever seen in this
city, and their prices are low. Call and
see them.
Nothing makes man, woman or
child feel meaner than tickling sen.
sation in the throat. Take "Dr. Sci
l.rs' Cough syrup" 25 cts.
Large Quassia Cups for 35c. ; trussss
at extremely low prices, at Danforth's Is
I"cheap" Drug Store, ID and Market
streets. McInall's old stand.
"Nip your cough in the bud" said
Horace Greeley, by taking CDR. Sell
lsrs Cough Syrup" Lose no time in
getting bottle.
Geo. B. Metzner, the popular barber
and hair cutter, is prepared to shave
all who may call at his shop, No. los
East Sd street.
The secret of long life is to keep the
|liver perfectly healthy, which is best
accomplished by using SELLERS Liver
fPills,"
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
Revival MSetiME.

Last night there was a wonderfully
powerful meeting at the Reformed Epis-
oopal church of the Covenant. The
indications row are that the meetings
will be productive of great work OF
grace. Tonight at 7.3O O'Clock Rev. J.
L.Eastburn will preach sermon--sub-
jsct 'Burdered Souls" A I p. NJ.
there will be prayer meeting to con-
tinue until time for preaching.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
I4O Gge Entertainment.

THIS Walola Lodge will give free en-
in the lodge room in the
Building, this evening, at half
past seven o'clock. The exercises will
consist in addresses, singing, dialogues
and select readings. Misses Ida and
Mollie Roberts will be present and rem
der some Of their beautiful musical Sc
lections. A pleasant time il antici-
pated.
Daily Republican., 1880-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
The PinafOre Opera Last Evening
--rhe MiIiard COncsrt-Other Am
mon mcement.

-The MiIiard COncsrt-Ofher An
nOu1eemeDt.
The audience which greeted this
opera last evening at the Opera House
was of but middling size. Considering
the fact that the opera was rendered by
children the rendition thereof was met
with considerable applause. Miss Bai-
ley who was expected to take the part
Of Cousin Hebe, assumed the role Of
Josephine Miss Mincher who an
nounced to have assumed that rels be-
ing absent. Miss Walter assumed the
role of Buttercup to the entire satisfac-
ton of the audience. Master Bertolette
also had the appearance of being good
boatgTain. The rendition was super
rior to any Juvenile company which has
ever visited this city. The singing and
the comical attitudes which the partici-
p ants assumed won much applause.
CONCERT.
The Willard Club, this evening,
promises to be one of which will be
much appreciated. An excellent pro-
gramms has been announced, snd the
persons who will participate is proof
that the concert will be ons that will
please all. The following is the pro-
gramme
Quartet" )" Peasants Wedding March,"
soderman, Mrs. Smith, Miss Clark, Mr..
Tower, Mr.. Babcock.
Saxophone, "Fantasia Tyrolienne,"
savari, Mr.. E. A. Lsfebre.
Duett, from "Lily Of Killarney"
Benedict, Messrs. Tower and Babcock.
Grand Aria, "Gratias agimus tibi,"
Gugliemi, Mrs. H. M. Smith, obligato,
by Mr.. Lefebre.
Song, Thy Sentinel Am l." Watson,
Mr.. D. NJ. Babeoek.
Humorous Glee, " Humpty Dumpty"
Caldicott. Mrs. Smith, Miss Clark,
Messrs. Tower aud Babcock.
Song, DARBY and Joan," Molloy, Miss
Abby Clark.
Song, :" The Snow Lies White," Sulli.
van, Mr.. W. G. Tower. 1
Tyrolisnne, The Nightingale" G.. R.
Adams, Mrs. H. NJ. Smith:
Solo, saxa phone, "Grand FantEsie, I
Singelee, Mr.. E. A Fsbsbre. [
Duet, Da Che Tornasti," Doaizstti5
Mrs. Smith and Mr.. Tower.
Quartet, Bon soir," Careell, Mrs.
Smith, Miss Clark, Msssrs. Tower
aud Babcock.
Buffalo Bill will present his new
play, entitled the Knights of the
Plains" next Monday evening. The
play ia spoken of with much favor and
is said to bs very exciting.
"Ths Pirates of Penzzance" will soon.
be produced in this city. The piece
is dramatic elaboration of the idea Of
"Bab" ballad, merry satire on some
of the common foibles of humanity, an
exaggsration of commonplace sentiment
to ridiculous sentimentality, and re-
duction of the principle of duty an ab-
surdity.
Annie Pixley, who has met with so
much popularity in this city and else
whore, ia expected soon to come and
play before US once more.