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Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
JEFFERSoE's LITTLE DESK
ITS History and Imporfance-st is
Presented to Congress.

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| A little mahogany writing desk about
eighteen inches long, twelve inches
wide, and 3 inches deep, upon which
the Declaration of Independence was
written by Thomas Jefferson, was pre-
sented to the United States yesterday.
by the children of the late Joseph Cool
idge, Jr., of Massachusetts,, who mar
ried Mr.. Jeferson's grand-daugh hter, and
to whom the desk was given by Mr..
Jefferson. The desk bears an appro-
pirate inscription, placed upon ii by
Mr. Jefferson. 1t was recently brought
to Washington by Hon. Robert C. Win
throp, of Massachusetts,, and it was
sent to Congress yesterday accompanied
by message written by the President.
In the House short addresses wers
made by Mr.. Grape, of Massachusetts,
and Mr.. Tucker, of Virginia, previous
to the passage Of resolutions thanking
the donors and directing the preserya.
ton OF the desk in the State Department.
The desk was then sent to the Senste.
where the resolutions were passed after
addresses had been delivered by Mr..
Dawes, OF Massachusetts, and Mr.. John
ston, of Virginia.
Among those who were in the gale
ries were Sir Edward Thornton, the
British Minister, Secretary Eyarts and
Mr.. Hayes. The resolutions say that
the relic is accepted sin the name Of
the nation," and in the Senate Mr.
Beck preserved his consistency by sug-
gesting that for the word nnation''
should be substituted the words 'sUni
ted States Of America" A joint rsso-
luton, expressing the thanks Of Com
gress to the donor, was passed unani-
mously BY both Houses.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Variety Wedding.

Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Morton, residing at No. 6l2 Spruce
street, celebrated the Afth anniversary
of their wedding. During the evening
about sixty persons called, each bring
ing a gift. The articles recei we'd were
numerous and consisted Of silverware,
lamps, wall brackets, vases, toilet setts,
glass dishes, pitchers, goblets, cake
stands, hair brush and case, picture
frames, butter kettle, fruit dishes, and
towels and table linen. Mr.. Morton is
q member Of the Scott N. Z. church
and many Of the members accompanied
by the pastor and his wife were present.
The aged folks enjoyed themselves by
singing and talking while the younger
ones went TO another room and played
games. Ice ol cam, fruits, lemonade and
cakes were distributed in profusion.
AT late hour Rev. Phillip Rollins
offered prayer, after which the guests
one after another departed.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
PHESBYTERY
WORK for the sabbath SehOols-Re-
ports, From Committees - The
Place for the next Session.

ports, From Committees - Tn,
Place for the Hext Session.
The New Castle Presbytery re- assem-
blsd In the Presbyterian church at st
Georges, Del, Wednesday evening
The church was crowded. The sxerci
SOS were in charge of the committee OF
Presby terian Sunday School Work. Rev
Charles P. Mallery, Of Wilmington, the
chairman Of the committee, reported
eneouragingly of the Presbyterian Sab
bath schools. Rev. James A. Worden,
General Superintendent Of the Sunday
School Department Of the Presbyterian
church, delivered an address on "Nor-
NAL Class Lessons" Rev. Cyrus Hun
tington, Of Dover, spoke for some mo-
ments on the work which should be
done by the Sabbath schools. He
thought the teachers should make Pres
byterians of their scholars as we'll as
christians.
Rev. A. N. Keigwin. of Wilmington,
offered prayer, after which the Pres
bytery adjourned until yesterday morn
ing.
In the morning the Conference as
sembled, and after devotional exercises
and some incidental remarks, Prof. W.
D. Mackey, Of Delaware College, the
Chairman Of the Committee on Educa.
tion, reported that ]. C. Hume, of the
Princeton Theological Seminary, wish
ed to be examined, that he might OBJ
tain license to preach.
The report.wa accepted and adopt
cd, and special meeting Of the Pres.
bytery was appointed to meet In Han
over church, Wilmington, at 10 o'clock,
May 18th.
Rev. A. j. Snyder. Of Christiana, the
chairman Of the Committee on Church
Erection, reported that e176 had been
to the board which he rep
resented, but from thirty three churches
no report had been received.
The Blackwater church applied for
$500 to aid in the erection of a chapel |
1T Franktord, Sussex County. The
was granted.
$3.50 was appropriated to the relief
of needy ministers and their families. |
Rev. II. L. Brunstein, Of the North
lmberlAhd Presbytsry, was granted
permission to preach in this Presbytery |
or six months.
Reports from the Synodical, Sunday
'chool and Finance Committee were
cad and approved. The Stated Clerk
cad narrative upon the state of reli-
ion in the churches. A vote of thanks
Tas given the pastor, elders and mem
ers Of the church and the surround
,g community for their hospitality, to
le choir for music and to the P, W.
B. and Delaware railroads for their
.avelling facilities. II
At the conclusion of devotional exer.
ses the Presbytery adjourned, to meet
regular session at Salisbury, Md, L
A the 18th Of next September.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
LQGnlaaAa.

City clerk Frazier announces that b,
will be in his Office every evening from
now until May lst, from $50 to II
O'Clock. This is done in order to give
the werkingmen who desire It an op.
psrtunity to examine the assessment
lists.
The entertainment which was to have
been given by the Wilmington Division
Uniform Battalion Of Patriarchs, l. o.
O. 7. on Monday evening, April 26th,
has been postponed until Monday even.
ing, May 3rd-one week later.
The small brick building at the east
end Of the Delaware Railroad Office,
will be used as store houae by the
Adams Express Company. A plank
walk is being put down in front Of It
to-day.
g. H. Jackson and Sylvester Solomon
went to Milford to-day, to attend the
twelfth anniversary Of Diamond State
Circle, B. Of u, as delegates.
Ladies are receiving subscriptions to
pay of the Scott M. z. church debt.
There is a mortgage Of $1,000 and the
floating debt amounts TO $400.
The regular meeting Of the Home
Lean Association will be held in the
room at Fifth and Market streets this
evening.
At the monthly meeting Of the Work
ipgmen's Lean Association, last even.
ing, 81 $50 was sold at 81 per cent. pre-.
MUM.
The Grand Hibernian American AS
ISOLATION will give their second annual
ball in Webster's Academy this even-
ing.
salsbury's "Troubadours' will be
here on Wednesday evening, 2Sth inst.
1t is q troupe of unusual nerit.
Geo. M. butcher and Mrs. Watson
continue to talk temperance in the
West.
The small boyis boarding up his
pennies to attend the CIRCUS.
Up to last night 2s deaths had been
reported to Registrar Frazier.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23

great pain medicine for all man
ths quick curer Of rheumatism
mnpt reliever Of cramps, pains
hs, toOthache, headache and al
Ghss, no matter how severe, 4
nus' Pain searcher. Price 800
Alb and King streets Phila.
Arrh street. Retailed by dealers
rtnan's Tar and Wild Cherry Pee.
b The hest and cheapest prepare
m coughs and colds ever offered
spublic. Get it at Fifth and Pop
teetS.
iuOiS Skins and Sponges, a new
St received and for sale at reason
prices, at Taylor & Fullerton's,
hscaries, 3O2 King street.
and see the beautiful pool table
bird and French streets. Nothing
fls cigars and the best tobacco. J.
fslm, Manager.
ass, As pieces will be closed out
P@, at Third and Tatnall.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Anniversary.

The German Baptist church, at the
corner Of Fifth and Walnut streets, was
we'll filled last evening. The church
was not extensively decorated, only one
boquet beirg placed upon q stand on
the pulpit. Revs. Teckman, Of Balti-
more, Lingard, Of Philadelphia, Cub
leman, Of Philadelphia, and Hoeffer, Of
this city, were seated upon the rostrum.
The anniversary exercises were rem
dsred in German and consisted Of sing
ing Of various selections by the oongre.
cation; praying by Rev. Messrs Fluck-
man, Lingard, and Messrs Kirns and
Sasse; and addresses by Rev. Messrs.
Gubleman. Schmidt, Etman, Of Millers.
town, Pa, Flucknan, and shultsy Of
Philadelphia.
Coffee and cakes next were aistribu.
ted to all who were present, after which
q lovefeast was held. The exercise,
continued TO near eleven o'clock and .
very pleasant time was passed.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
...s a ExerybOdy.

Iu 1'"usy, so3 King street, hsa
y q, !sIuSis nS;iisties Of seed potatoes
i'.o' ~, a..ins ,h,s' potatoes, only 4oo. PEI
lsn' gs yH"eS aIso has the largest stock
~, l,. n, n the aleV city, all bought before
nsn' sGsnt a. advance, ,uH which will bs sold sold
eesps sns6Is ~ prices. He keeps a stock
a'Spav,s .sS nspsr' pspsr bags. -four 80, sacks, =.
s i,c pSf and is bound 10 sell as
III tbs lowest.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Mr.. Rodney moved to lpo tponsc-'
one week. Adopted.
OLD BosDs CANCELLED.

i OLD BONDS CANCELLED.
| Mr.. Paynter moved that the bonds O
Charles H. Gsllagsr, Chief Engineer o
the Water Department and William s
Bayes, Registrar of Water, bs cancelled
He had found that their affairs hat
been properly settled. The motion wa
adopted.
GRADING JACKSON STREET.
On Mr.. McGlinchey'G motion bids
were opened for grading Jackson street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets, as
follows: James Murray, So cents PEI
cubic yard, or 80 cents and the stone;
John c. Lavery, S5 cents per cubic yard;
Martin Keogh, $l.S5 per cubic yard.
CHEF BAGINRER's REPORT.
Mr.. Hanna, from the COMMITTEES on
Fire Companies presented the annual
report Of William McCrea, Chief Engi-
neer of the Fire Department. As II is
= lengthy document it was not read, but
200 copies were ordered" 10 be printed.
ORDERS.
During the evening the following orders
were directed TO be drawn Frank X. Oars.
we'll, Architect, $50 William McOrea, Chief
Engineer OF Fire Companies, enc years sal
ary 500 Charles II. Lukins, first Assistant,
$50, Joseph A. Dutton Second Assistant, $50.
tOuncil adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
A r. w. d B. Branch.

OuVotoI hu0Ss
Some OF the Philadelphia, Whining.
ton and Baltimore Railroad efacials have
been locking over the route Of q propos-
ed new branch from Rookdale to Ivy
Mills. This branch will follow the west
branch Of Chester creek, between the
points named on the Baltimore Central.
Its construction will accomplish several
important objects. The heavy grade at
Chester Heights and paying tolls to the
Philadelphia and West Chester Rail
road for crossing the bridge at the juno
tion will be avoided; besides, much more
freight trsfic along the proposed line
will bs obtained, as several mills will
be reached on the west braoh, including
Rhodes Il Bros. large cotton mill at As
ton, and more farmers will be afforded
good railroad facilities who now 20 to
the lower road at Linwood.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
NTOTICE.-CIrY ASSESSMENT.

The assessment of the City of Wilmington
for the year 1880 is now completed and on fila
In the office OF the Clerk of Council, for pub
lie inspection and will remain there until tho
flrst day OF May, 1880.
The Board OF Assessment. Revision and
Appeals will sit in the Council Chamber ON
the first day of May, and continue for thirty
successive days from four to five O'Clock, p. nj.
Persons desiring to appeal will present the
same in writing. E. b. FRAZER.
CLERK Of City Council.
Office heurs from A. M. to IL W., and from
to p. M. 4-23-t5l
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
The aleGiheuy Farnily.

Throughout the whole country tn
McGibeny family are now famous
They are undoubtedly the greatest mu.
sicians, taken collectively in the coun
try. Wherever they have performed
they have been greeted with crowded
house. OF their performance in Ian.
caster Wednesday night, the New Bra
says:
"The McGibeny family made one Of
the finest street parades last evening
ever Witnessed in this city. They sat
in an open barouche, discoursing their
sweetest music, and were followed by
Clemmen's City Cornet Band and the
CitiEsns' Band, on foot. As they pass
ed along North Queen street the crowd
that surrounded them was so dense
that they could scarcely proceed, and
never was more animated scene wit
messed on that street. Along the route
Of procession, at short intervals, Roman
candles, rockets and other pyrotechnics
we're sent of, to the great delight Of
the children and the amusement of the
older members Of the community as
we'll.
At eight O'Clock, the hour for open.
ing the entertainment, Fulton Hall was
crowded, and the performance was enc
Of the best ever given by them. It was
evident that had they remained week
longer they would have been greeted
with the same overhowing audiences.
They will ever be welcome to return to
Lancaster.
The family left Lancaster this morn
ing for Coatesville, where they perform
tonight, and OH Friday and Saturday
evenings they will entertain the people
Of Wilmington, Del. They carry With
them the best wishes OF the people Of
Lancaster, wherever they may 60, and
our people will look forward with plea
sure to their return 10 our midst"
The family arrived in Wilmington
this morning, and the band made a
street parade between the hours OF 10
and IL O'Clock through the principal
thoroughfares, giving faia display Of
their surprising musical powers. An
parade will be made to-
morrow evening at 7 O'Clock, from Sec
ond and Market streets to the Opera
House, and 1t is thought that our city
bands will accompany the Juveniles.
The company is sure Of crowded house
tonight.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
'ut 800 and m Uor,o

's',s ,s,;, t'ps ago Mr.. Gilbert Cham.
ais 81. ,'s,',nt lent Of Chester, visited !
ri'sa ,sna, for 800 a horse. He usid "au fo,
'sr'i ssns lam and in company with nnIa soma ne
b s' i. ',l. INTO a hotel to take a "smile''
Aptls sSle sTsv sa' . and was about taking
aasi Si,a Shay, q man stopped him and
nyipr tu tu, no y could not have It be.
Ia vbo wi sa,, ~ He looked for the
yvas 0a 'V.q ia him the horse, but
sttsDo.ss no sisrs i'' to be found, and
pnssa' ssa't,p'lty, y Mr.. Chambers Av,as wss
l,pt s,S a leave q it behind and was as
ppt,s,.sss .ssssting in horse. fiesb. AM and
laa !, ID' ,s,' 'exC,tpting from rel;ahls M
'putable stables.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
aS'arcity Of Water in Jamnies

'spa'eh Y from Kingston, Jamaica
@e ELECTS OF the prolonged
sA' sfe severely felt. The pas
Nv completely burned up, ant
N,,ts. %' 0elng driven from one poin,
/. y,nsf " In search Of water.
l,s ,u,'snstown, in the highlands o.
H.. ru' '.M water is being sold at 6 cents
N slgal!On ~ can, and then has to be
~ ~ n'Iss Il, on the heads of the pur.
s,,., ~. There is an epidemic among
is",s h ns.M On the estates and pastures
4 Ssa,. u,l'l Side. succession Of fires
h, 0yea 4, :t 6 cane fields and grass
p,m,a AT nl, Ils Rose Hall estate and
|,ps s1'l ws!a NIL in Trelawney, $50 acres
N' were destroyed. ''+
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
A GAME OF, BLUFF.

Nerris Taylor moved that the matter
be postponed until the next meeting Of
council.
Mr.. Paynter asked for permission to
place the Water Committee right on
the matter, aud prefacsd his remarks
by havingIa..letter from Bates Il Harring-
ton, counsel for Mr.. johnson, read; the
letter asked for Q definite answer this
week, in order that certain other ar
rangements might be taken at once in
case the city could not purchase. Mr..
Paynter then explained his position; he
said the water com mittee were not will
ing to assume the responsibility, and
wanted eouncil to do something. The
time was not far distant when q new
pump and boiler would be necessary at
city mill pumping station. This would
cost about $45, 200. The water rights
could be bought for less than that. II
the city had the rights, machinery for
water pumping csuld be put in at q
great saving. It cost $8 per 1000, 900
feet to pump water by steam; by water
power 1t could be done for 81. 80 or 81. rs.
With steam 1t cost ga to S2S per day
to pump water into Cool Spring Reser-
voir; II could be done for S7 or $8 with
the water power Afforded by the water
rights now being negotiated for.
ga "a. Mr.. Werris Taylor withdrew his mo-
tion to postpone; he said he was oppos-I
ed to purchasing at once, for he thought
the rights could be bought for one half
what was now asked.
R. H. Taylor-What have the rights
bsen offered for in the pssti
Merris Taylor-The mills and all
sold at Sheriff's sale for $4,000 year
ago.
Mr.. McGlinchey--I am not ready to
vote on the matter at present, because
| do not know that it Is to the interest
Of the citizens. {r
Mr.. Paynter--I do not want to force
the matter at all.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
u,,v NJ the Umbrellas.

,bs original umbrella man, Il
v, s,nnd Nd ip the back Of Kitchen,
" va1 .,o,s, S, W. cor. Of Fourth and
Y, ' s,,ssts, Umbrellas made and
~; ..d CHEAP cheaper than the cheapest,
,,'rr,utsd ~ to give entire sstisfsc'
| !, I,o no Dsy demanded. Buggy am
IN made and repaired.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
what We Need Just Now.

DR.. W. G. Mcconnell will speak this
evening in the Lecture Room Of the
First Presbyterian Church on the very
practical subjects of digestion,
diarrhea, dysentery, collie, dyspepsia,
TO-" These things ought to be we'll
understood by every body as neglect Of
them Is often attended In the Summer
season with serious and fatal results.
These lectures being in the line Of the
regular profession Of medicine and for
a philanthropic purpose ought to COM
mend the attention of all.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
a Tumor Removed.

On Sunday last Doctors J. T. N. and
John Cordezs, father and son, of Brandy
wine Hundred, removed tumor about
the size OF a mans fist from the left
breast of Mrs. 3. Clark, residing near
Upland, Delaware County. They were
assisted in the delicate operation by DR..
J. NJ. Forwood, Of Chester. The tumor
was first noticeable about two months
ago, and it has grown quite rapidly
since. Mrs. Clark is now doing very
we'll and no further difficulty in antici-
pated.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
CONGRESS.

a Poetfc Member from the Terri
tOries-ThOmas JeHerson's Desh
Presented TO Congress -The Day
BoinKs.
In the U. 8. Senate yesterday, Mr.
Morrill, submitted q resolution for the
exclusion from the Congressional
Record" Of "a copyrighted argumen,
Of Territorial delegate" which was
never delivered in the House of Repre-.
seAtatives. He withdrew the resolu.
tion after learning that the House had
taken action in the matter. The House
joint resolution thanking the donors Of
the desk on which the Declaration OF
Independence was written, was con-
Cured in. The Army Appropriation
bill was taken up and passed finally as
1t came from the House, all amendments
offered by the Republicans to the rider
having been rejected. The SpofFord-
Kellogg report was taken up, psnding
which the Senate went into executive
session and afterwards adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Garfield called at
tention to the fact that in the "Con.
gressional Record" there appeared a
speech Of Delegate Downey, CT Wyom-
ing, entitled 1.-THE Immortals," which
was in blank verse and copyrighted.
He moved to refer the first fifteen pages
Of the "Record" to the Committee on
Rules TO inquire whether they shall
become q part Of the permanent "Re.
cord" The resolution was agreed to.
A message was received from the Pres
ident, stating that the heirs Of j. R.
Of Boston, desired TO present
TO the Government the desk Of Thomas
Jefferson on which the Declaration Of
Independence was written. Mr.. Crapo,
Of Mass, offered Q resolution thanking
the donors, and providing that the
dosk be deposited in the State Depart
ment. After remarks by Mr.. Grape,
Speaker Randall and Mr.. Tucker, Of
the resolutions were unani-
mously adopted. The Naval Appropria-
tion bill was passed. The Senate
to the Fertilization bill
we're rejected. The Special Deficiency
bill came up in Committee Of the
Whole, and was opposed by Mr.. Reed,
If Maine. An evening session was
held, at which Mr.. Cox's immigration
bill was considered.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
RaIn0YAl.

!. ]. Nicholson has removed hia
|lr shos store from Third and
Ejprton streets, to No. l06 West
pth street, where he will be glad
N all his old customers and all
a,s IN need Of the best and cheap.
hoss in the market.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Handsome o Harness.

The firm Of We'll & Ringwalt, harness
manu- facturers, at the corner Of Second
and Market streets, have made dou-
bic setl Of very beautiful harness for
Jos. stoeOkle's brewery team. HThey are
made. of tho best Of leather and are
handsomely nickel plated.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Fresh Fish.

[,.ll now has on his stall In the
Isu srsst market, a fine variety o.
D,lsWsre shad, rock fish, white
hslibu., hsddock, catfish and
,,,istiss Of the fnny tribe, which
1 n add at the lowest market rates
.,,lr and avoid the rush.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
A whist Challenge.

Messrs. George Smith and Maury
James the champion whist players Of
Wilmington, have received challenge
from couple of young men from
Smyrna, Del, to play them series Of
games. It is thought that they will
decline the invitation.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Returned.

Rev. Mr.. Killiam, who was trans
ferred TO Wyoming Conference, not be-
ing pleased with the appointment given
him, declined to accept the same, and
has returned to this city, where he pro-
poses to reside for the current year.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Look Out !

Smelts will have new peas, cabbage
and potatoes, fresh frem the south, al
No. 13 Bast Fourth street, on Friday
morning. Also choice lot Of old pota-
toes at IS to so cts. per bushel.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Eighth Ward Republicans.

Robert J. Wright, chairman of the
Eighth ward County Committee, has
called meeting of the Republicans of
the ward at Ninth and Poplar streets, at
u O'Clock on Saturday, tomorrow eve
ming, for the purpose Of nominating
four delegates and four alternates to
the STATE Cow vention at Dover on Thurs
day, the 9Th Of May, and to be voted
for on Saturday the first of May. All
Republicans in the ward are invited to
attend.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
Recured nz Uhauee.

The articles ohanced of at St. Paul!
fair last night are:
Table No. l, q pair Of hair-pin re-
ceivers, by Patrick Joyce, Reed and
Jackson streets; q large motto, by A.
Conner, 1925 West Third street; q
toilet set, by William Colt.
Table No. 2; bouquet table, by R,
Crathers.
Table No. 8, canary-bird by A. P
Mshoney, 110l Van Buren, street.
Table No. 4. q counterpane, by D.
]. Mention, l19 Van Buren, street.
Table No. 5, q toilet set, by James
Monaghan, Second and Jefferson street.
Table No. 6, nubia, by Lizzy Messig,
401 Monroe street. ..
Table No. 7, pair Of large vases, by
Nsttie Carmichael.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
The Woathep.

N Department, Office Of the Chief
y0ncer, Washington, April 23-
lI'ltlon8 N for Friday-For the Mid
Y IAsn'l' States, falling, followed by
os'0msser southwest, shifting
|.s,, Ias' north and west winds ; clear
fay cloudy weather numerous
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
ridden and Tammanys

kh Tilden and Tsmmsny have in
he'd their delegates, when on their
10 Cincinnati, to stop at Rigney's,
Vsst Second street, and get some
tea.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-23
The Pa.

iiSs' aSo's' Of IL the Poor will meet at
ssha', On On tfa on :, Wednesday, the A,
Ssappl7 Conm,,e.a euS saturday following
[sA [sAM tobso,O VI II, furnishing ~ bre,d,
'0T the coming three