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Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
dent.

The President, on Saturday, made the
following appointments
Hannibal lIanlin, envoy extraordi-
nary and minister plenipote,tlary to
Spain, in place of Lucius Fairchild.
who asked to he recalled Cha>. PAY
son, of Massachusetts, charge l'atfairS
to Copenhagen, in place Of Mr.. Cr ,m.r,
transferred to Switzerland George w.
Carter, OF Louisiana, minister re- >dent
to Ncnezueia, vice John Baker, recall
ed Rev Henry Highland Garnet of
New York, minister resident amd con.
sui general TO Lihera, in place of John II.
Snyth, recalled. He has appointed
Walker Blaine to be :hird assistant seq
r"tary Of Stale, in place of Charles Paw.
ser, appointed charge i affair, to Den.
mark. The President sent for Mr..
Walker Blaine and rendered the ap-
pointment withWany warm IMPRESSIONS
CT friendly regards, telling him Not 10
consider II a> done on his fathers lc-
count, but on his own. The President
has known lim since early cni,dhooi.
Among I he acts performed by the Pres.
ident since his shooting, probably rh-
last has been the appointment OF Mr.
ri, j. Ramsdeil, editor Of the Hruuhir.
As register of wills of the District OIL
Columbia. Last night Mr. Garfield
made Il memoranda as follows: SAP
point II. Il. Ram Sdell, register of wills. !
wee +. ID. Webster, resigned.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
SMCNf kiXteeI.

Miss Annie +. Miller, daughter ol
Joseph a. Miller 81 West SiNth ST.,
attained her sixteenth birthday on
Friday 'asr; She paid no particular at
tenrion t" il, until in the evening a
plumber Of gentlemen and lady friend,
called SuddenIy y upon her without any
formal not.ce ami congratulated her
upon arriving ut this important period
of lllr. A pleasant rociaI evening fol-
lowed aud ice cream, cakeand .cnunalr
were served III luxurious abunlinrr
W lien the party departed ior home
many were the warm wishes for the Ia
ture happiness "t Miss Miller.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
THE MANIAC MURDERER.
Who Guiteau ts-HOw He Acted
After ShOOting the preHflent.

, The correspondent Of the New Yorl
Times gives the following account o
the arrest of Guiteau after he had sho
the President:
Guiteau was taken to Jail in a car
riage by Lieuts. Austin and Eek loft and
Detective McEltresh, Of the Distric,
Police. The last named officer reports
the following conversation with the
prisoner while being conducted to jail
81 askeG him, Where are you from 2"
81 am a native-bOrn American. Born
in Chicago and am q lawyer and tho
logian"
"Why did You do this ."
81 did it to save the Republican
Party"
"What are your politics."
y am Stalwart among Stalwarts
With Garfield out Of the way, we can
carry all the Northern States, and with
him IN the way, we can't carry a single
one"
Upon learning that McI.lfresh was
defective, Gllteau said : "You sti * to
me and have me put in the third story,
front, at the Jail. Gen. Sherman is com.
ing down to take charge. Arthur and
all those men are my friends, and I'll
have you made Chief of Police. When
you 90 back to the depot you will find
that | left two bundles of papers Il, the
news. stand Which will explain all
'Is there anybody else with you in
this matter ."
"Not living soul. have contemp,a-
ted the Thing for The last six weeks, and
would have shot him when he went
away with Mrs. Garfield, but | looked
at her, and She looked so bad that |
my mind
ON reaching the jail the officers ofthc
did not seem to know any
thing about the assassination, and when
taken i'll MI Russ, the Deputy Warden,
said: "Ths man has been here hefure."
The detective then asked Guiteau, I
"ilaNc you eyer been here before" lie
replied, mo Slr.'
''Wcll, the Deputy Warden seems to
you"
Eyes, | vas dom here last Saturday
and wanted them to let ne look
through, and they told me that
,uuldnd, hut to come Monday"
"What was your Object in looking
hroagh"'
II wanted to see what sort of quarters
wuuld have to occupy"
Continuing, tue detective said: 81
hen searched him, and when pulled
III his shoes he said, Give me my shoes;
will "atch cold on this stone pave.
nent. told him he coudn't have them,
nd then he said, Give me a pair oil
pumps, then, "
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
SHERIFF's SALES.

SHERIFF'S SALE-By virtue of writ o
~ FenditiOni Exponas. to me directed, will
De exposed to public sale, at the Court House
on Market street between 10th and 1Ith streets
In the city of Wilmington, New Castle coun.
ty. Delaware, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day ofJULY, 1881
at2oclock, p. H.,
The following described Real Estate, viz:
All that certain lot of land with a twostory
brlck dwelling house thereon. situated in the
city of Wilmington, bounded and described
as follows, to wit: Beginning at the westerly
SIDE of windsor street, between Eighth and
Ninth sire IL. at the dista nee Of tv o hundred
and siXty.nne feet three inches more or less
from the southerly side of Ninth street at the
centre OF the party wall between this and the
ADJOINING house on the north Of Emelne John.
son: tnehce westerly through the Centre of
SAID wall and parallel to Ninth street SO fee,
W the easterly side of four-toot wide alley
communicating With another four.foot wide
alley leading from Windsor to Madison street:
thence soutlerly along said side of said alley
aud parallel to Windsor street Il feet to q
corner: thence e>sterly parallel to the first
me and Ninth street through the
centre OF the party wall between this and the
premises on the south IS feet to the
aforesaid ives 'erly side Of WtnI,s street. and
thence thereby northerly Il feet to the place
oi beginning, he the contents what they NAV.
witi the iree use and privilege Of both Of the
aforesaid alleys with other owuers of land in
etc.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop. !
,r,y OF MI hazel l'rnbbold ami Fredericka. his |
vile, and I. t.. and to be sold by
PHILIP X. CLARK, Sheriff. !
SHERIFF's oFFiCE. Wilmington, Del, Jnne
10, a. d., 1881. ,e2s /
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
The AHngAWOOu Er cu rsjOu.

The Third annual Excursion of the
hingSwood NJ. L. Sunday Srhool Will
take place Thursday, July l4th, on the
Steamer Susie Mccall, to Pennsgrove.
The steamer will leave Foulih street
wharf at s a. IN.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
ID ECilSTER'S ORDER.
IL REGISTER = IIgFICE,
NEH CASTLE COUNTY DEL,

l. J
Upon the application Of Joshua I. Head
Executor Of Marshall Philips lute Of vii.
ming ton HID, in said county. drconsei. il is
ordered and directed BY the Reg ster that the
Administrator aforesaid give Noll &c OF grant.
ing Of Letters Discriminatory upon the estate
Of the deceased. with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be post.
ed within forty Gays from the date of such
letters in six Of the most public places t IN e
county Of New Castle, requiring a | persons
having demands against the estate to present
oae same, or abide by an Act Of Assembly in
such case made aEn provided aui also cause
the same to be inserted wit"in the same
period in the DEAAwA 'E REprNLlcAN, "A
newspaper published in WILMINGTON. and to
be continued therein three weeks te,o-d).
~ Given under the hand and seal of
! LIS office Of the Register aforesaid, at
~~~' W'lmingtoE in New Castle county
aforesaid, the DAY and year above written.
:. G. BIGfS, Rex ster.
NoTICE.-All persons baving claims against
The estate of the deceased must present the
same, duty attested to the Executor, on or
before June q, 1SS2, or abide the Act Gf As.
embly in such case made and provided.
JOSHUA HEALD, Executor.
-Wilmington. liel. ls29
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05

The following described real estate, viz;
Al! that certain lot Or piece of Iani. with a
thrce-storjed brick dwelling house thereon
erected. slluatcd in the city OF Wilmington
aforesaid. bounded and described a. follows,
to wit: Beginning at the >outher side OF
Seventh street between Pine and Spru g
streets. at the distance Of 1873 feet or there
about To the eaSterly side NJ q two foot wide
alley: Thence with sald alley side -Outhcrly
parallel " IN flnc ,trcrt eighty. .wp feet TO
the nprtntrG 'itH ot a lhree foot wide allry
running 'HO tbs ,ud iwp-ip,t wild, alley
thence with atd s.de Of >Hn! hrea.toOt wide
'IIe., elsLer'N t"litrrn I ct to a Srahe in tile
ado ming bot: tIc0'r VITA said lot though
the middle Il the Gi'isihm wall between lhe
Two house. n'rth"r y elI tl-tvp feet To the
>Iid >lhr 81 >",cufn str ct thence herewith
Westerly fourteen ct to i''e iarc NJ begin.
lIl,2. be tn" ru"trlt> N trc Dr l"Ss. vi h ,hc
use and privilege VI -a'd alleys hrr2er. Re
cord book it. Ipl = Page rs. et,
ShlEei and taken IN execution ns the Orop.
erty OF oliver H. = nasnipli. deceased. ANN
&. krid' administrator Uf Oliver H, p,
Dashiell,J and ~ be sold by
PHILIP X. CLARK. Sheriff
SHERIFFH OFFICE, Wilmington, Del, June
Il. a. j, 3>l. le2S
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
ICE'DAi, the 18th day of JULY, 1851
at 2o'cloch p. m.


The following described Real Estate. viz.
All that certain lot or piece Of lard with n
ram' mouse thereon erected situate in the
city ui Wilmington. bounded and described
as follows. TO wit: Hrginnine at "A point on
the ll"Whe sterly side VI LOGAN street, run
nln@ Southea>tprly from The Wilmington and
Newport turnpike road to IN" Wilri1gton
alli Baltimore rtilr ai,) Ut the distance Of
40 feet inches from the southea.terly side Of
saia turnpike road, a corner flaud o Angus
tUS Nell: thence by said Weyl'S line north.
easter! and parallel tu said turnp ke road 5s
ieet " tue &?Vtnerly side ol Vest Liberty
street; thence along the >ure 50 4thcasle lv
y feet, more or ie ;. to Il srGke ia line Of
lands Of Jane McNa;ierty: thence by said
Met tatcrN', line >JuthwrsterIy and para !lel
tl the Newport tUrnp Ike road Is feet. to the
aforesaid SIDE OF Logan street. and thence
ther by nurthwesterly - feet to the place OF
beginning, be the contents thereof what they
may. Book VI Vol .. Page 354. ct.
SeI2ei and taken in execution as the prU,
erty ot Martin seals. dec 'lSed ,WiIlain
seals. administrator of Martin Seals. lcceas
I'd, morteagDr.) ANA t" be I'D bv
PHILIP K. CLARK. sheriff,
SHERIFF 5 OFFICE, Wi mingtOn. Del. June
ID A. ID. 1851. rs
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05

CHERlFE"S SALE.-!5v virtue Of n writ Of
y Levari FacilS ~ me directed, will ne
exposed to public sale, at the Court House.
ON Market street. between Tenth and Eley.
enth streets, in The city Of Wilmington. New
Castle county, Delaware, on
TUESDAY, the Eth day Of f.lTLY, 1881.
At O'rlOIE :, ~
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05

SHERlfFS AlE.-By virtue Of writ of
> Nendtlon ENpJAas 10 N" directed. will
be exposed 10 public SnIc. at the court House,
on Market street. between Tenth and Eley.
entA, in the city Of Wilmington, New Castle
county. Delaware. On
TUESDAY, the 10Th day cfJULY, 1881.
at = clock. =. M.
The following described real estate. viz:
All that farm or tract Of land. situated in
thrisuana HUNDRED. New Castle county.
Del. on the road leading from Campbell's
shops to the WL'uut Green School House,
and bounded by said nd, and by lands Of
RObcrt Dixon. Lewis Graves. john Fisher
Annie l.. Hopes. william vii on and -
HObsOn. and containing one hundred acres of
land more OF less, with a two,stury stone
house, stone and frame barn. anu sheds at
tachci. corn CRIB, ho9 house and sp ing house
thereon.
Seized and taken in execution as the prop
cry Of Moses I.o"ther. deceased. William
L"wther and lohn LOwther. executors Of
Moses LOwtIier, deres -eA. and to he sold hy
PHILIP i. CLARK. Sheriff.
SHERlFF's l'FFl, II. Wilmington, Del. June
10, "A. D lN>i. le-,
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05

SHERlfI,S SALE.-By virtHc ola writ of
- LeNar Facias 10 me directed. viii be
exposed to public sale. at the Court House on
Market street between Tenth AMI Eleventh
streets IN the city Of Wilmington. New Gas.
tie county. Delaware, on
Ill E.nA Y H. 1nII I..-..--r -.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
EUlrEAU vICIOys OR INSANE.

MILWAUKEE, July 2.--tiuiteau, the
| woubi. br asSaSsin of Pres dent Garfield
WAS . former resident Of this city,
where l!r pracricei law. His name is
inscribed upon his od sign at :yj
Isroad%2y, and claims ten years pric-
tce in New York and Chicago. Inter-
views Virh Judge Mallory and Harold
Eumuns, both of whom knew Guit,au
ucil, establish the fact that he was
generally considered by the few who
formed ''is acquaintance as either a
vicious person, or else one who was in
sane. He WAS very erratic in his bust
ness talks alsd general relations.
Among other tLings he wrote u book
upon "Morals. "
Mr. Harold Emmons, il lawyer of this
city, inan interview with Republican
reporter this morning. said:
II was quite well acquainted with
G'li,eau. His name is Charles Guiteau.
During the winter of 1889 he had a
desk IN my office in this city, and at
tempted to practice law here. He had
but little business, and seemed very |
poor. Though 1t was winter he went
about with only d summer coat on. He
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
e. ITEAU', CAREER.

Guiteau is a native of Illinois, about
forty years of aye. He is a son of Il.
w. 'Hiteau, who for many years, up to
the time OF his death, which occurred
about two years since, resided in Free.
| port III. About twenty-five years ago
he father, accompanied by his sol
Charles Jules, then about sixteen years
! Old, left Freeport and joined the Oneida
| community, in New York State. The
| iathrr remained with the community
pi' II short time and then returned to
Ere, port. The son remained in til"
community several years and next
turned up in Chicago aS lawyer.
" lien ho:, and up 10 the time OF his
arrival III Chicago, he was known as
Charles jules GuI,eau, but changed his
name, dropping The Jules, soon after
reaching that city. RE visited WASH
lngton about two wears ago, and lee
furtd in Lincoln Hail on second Ad-
Nrn'l>m, in which, N that time, he
protrSoed 10 be a firm believer. heutie.
men IL that city who met him then
pIOnounC" him Il il,Natic on the subject
of religion,
CHf'\G", iuly There are many
(Which is his correct name, who lived
ncre several YEAR, and acquired an un-
elviahIe reputation. lie was at one
time ON the point ut marriage with an
estinahe Young lady on the south side
bat his character became known inst
in time 10 prevent such Il calamity to
the lady and her family. Guiteau lett
town Immediately after this for some
months.
one gentleman remarked: 81 re-
Charles tigiteau well. He was
here two or three years ago, and seemed |
10 have no visible means Of support. !
He preached Or lectured ON social sub
jectA upon which he was an enthusiast.
He started here As Il lawyer, but failed
utterly, and then tried to lift himself
into notoriety by lectnring on religion
pne evening in each week" His card
IN the newspapers is produced to-day,
md is II literary curiosity. He bored
newspapers by irving TO have his manu-.
script printed. He failed also as u lec.
nrerer, and 'hen began life as a tramp
II the most respectable order. He was
branded by the hotel-ieep-rS as IL deau-
'eat. His Whole appearance was that
u uandlird man of small meatal
'alihre. lie was unusually fond OF no.
Orietv, and would 90 almost any length
o pet his namc III the laprrS. He was
crested here once IOr tmbeXH'pmrut.
he got the idca into his head that he
vas lit for olA, nal position and has l"tn I
rying with all his power to se1 The t
onSniate to MarseillrS
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
IN vAl;IuUS CHARACTERS.

CHICAGO, July 9 Another account
Of tuirtlu saws:
From >hyStering in the police courts
he drlittd INFO various pursuits, and
nIght have been seen occasionally well
dressed, with Il brisk, 90 ahead air of
business about him that was calc,llat-
ed TO inspire confidence, while at other
times he was found in IA adeplorable state
of shabby g"ntiliry, hauatiug beer sa-
lo"ns,and holding forth on the phil">o-
phv Of things in general He exhibited
III those day! no tangible symptoms of
Insanity, but he vas ar all times a some
What nrrrtoIta, rNcitable individual
one whose most eccentric act wulld
hardly elicit surprise in any one who
had ever met him. At one period in
his career he became quite an accom-
plishe'! dead beat, and succeeded in
I"ating about several respectable flpi-
lies who orca iorally took in boar,iel.,
| hes" he usually managed to swind.
"nt 4 th"Ir pay, and wien things ts.
cam" too hoi Iur him in the cltv he
would skip rti ami ae lost sight OF for Il
long time, reapp-aring after a long iu~
ftrNa, III some new character.
~ II.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-05
PUBLIC SALES.
1lUBLIC SALE

bUBLIU SALE
L -By-
ORDER OF THE ORPHANS COURT.
VIII be sold at public sale, on the premises
at 2p m., on THU SDAY, July l4th, 1881,
the real estate. late Of John q. Hicks. de-
ceased, dioining the western boundary ofthe
city of Wilmington, consisting of Al building
lots. lying between Union street and Wood
lawn venue seventh and Ninth streets. For
plot aud terms Of sole, see handbils. Hacks
will leave tho Clayton Hou'e for the pre-
misses, at 30 p. L., on day of sac.
W. G.. SPRTANCE.
JOSHUA M ARIS.
ie27 l5tls Trustees
l. W. STlDHAM n Son, Auctr'.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24
Woodbury.

A fire in the store of Mir. A. W. Chapman at Hotchkissville, early on Sunday morning March 18th, nearly ruined the stock of goods. By the aid of plenty of water, the fire was subdued, and the shell of the building saved. Only partly insured.
 There was an auction sale of property be- longing to the estate of the late Rev. John Churchill, on Tuesday March 18th, with a large crowd in attendance and sales brisk.
 It is said that rents are scarce and high this spring, with rumors of many changes coming at moving time, which is near. Mir. James Tyler has sold his place on Main St., to MT. D. s. Lennon and leaves town for New Haven, or vicinity, soon.
 There are Lenten services at St. Paurs church every Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon. .4 r.. ., e>f .
 The concert by the Musical Association. with MT. A. Gordon Jr. as manager and Miss c. Belts, organist, announced for Thursday evening March 10th, Cat the North chnrch) was deferred because of the severe storm until Tuesday evening the 18th, when the weather was fine and the attendance large. The can- tata Belshazzar's Feast was artistically render ed by almost exclusively home talent, and where all SO we'll perform their parts there is no occasion to particularize. They may feel satisfied with the success of the undertak- ing.
 It is compliment to the Association there is desire for repetition of the per- formance. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24
Plymouth Sketches No, 38O.

Our Lent services were at first arranged for Wednesday morning and Friday evening but they are being held on Wednesday eve ming and Friday morning. One evening was so stormy that only the pastor and five young men were present. As there were not only enough, but tscice enough, to receive bless ing, service took place, with the omission of the usual lecture
 On Sunday morning the 2Oth, the Rev. Mir. Freeland, of Thomaston, oficiated in our Center Congregational church. ..
 Bishop Williams is expected to visit the ancient parish of St Peters on Sunday af ternoon the Sd of April. ,ai
 Permit me to digress little. Several times within year, statement has been made in your columns of the number of cases on the Superior Court docket; in one instance think the number sn the civil list was put one hundred and sixty-ni It struck me as being unusually large, yet perhapsit was not When it is considered that some> of these cases have probably been in progress one, two or more years, and that others which have no, been, most likely will be; and when it is fur ther considered that some os the contestants who can i'll afford it, will suffer great expense and-as in some cases-'' Ego the way of all the earth" before their cases are settled. the ques. ton naturally arises, why all this delay might not nine cases cut of every ten bs brought to a close much sooner than they are
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24
henC.

The iron for the new bridge is being hauled from the station and placed upon the bank of the river, which makes us feel that we may live to see respectable looking bridge over the Ousatonic at this place.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Smith, of Stratford, were in town, last week.
 The stationary engine of E. s. Peters X Son is at the station awaiting the construction of the iron bridge. Said engine weighs a number of tons and it's not considered safe to cross the old bridge with so much weight. The old bridge was built in the summer of 1857.
 -Messrs. Bull 6 Roberts rent the old Pratt mansion Cat the north end of this village) the same as last year.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. Eaton took permanent abode in their new house, Saturday last, 18th inst.
 The Spring term of Rev. T D. Bar clay's school is to open on Monday. the 18th inst. E,FHF&~ l|f# hO "SSStuS Ol ouV AutS. -. b. Smith, which took place at their residence, on the evening of the 18th inst, was an enjoy able occasion. The presents were numerous and valuable, as well as useful and ornamen tai. Music was furnished by Roberts Band, and the light fantastic toe tripped till the small hours. Praise to whom praise is due Rev. J. c. Sturges, on Saturday eveaing last, without regard to storm or mud, walked five miles tc hold divine service in St. Andrews Chapel in Macedonia. and on Wednesday evening of thi week IS to speak in the Rock school house and on Friday evening in St. Andrews church in this village. MT. Chas Spooner is sisiting his brother, near Chicago, III. MT. Chas. Eaton left for Madison, Ne braska, on Tuesday last. to visit hls sister Mrs Jas. Stuart
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24

Low prices, constant succession of bargains, polite salesmen and large cloak department are some of the features of the house of W. B. Hall < O., in Bridgeport. Their cloak designer Mrs Hartshorn stands at the head of her profession. The house has almost a national reputation for the best Cashneres and Silks. We copy the following from Bridge port Farmer:
 Every body tells the same story. For beautiful novelties, plushes, vevets, choice slke, seal cloaks and fur lined circulars, there is DO place like the cloak and silk house of W B. Hall X Go. This firm has always made spe. cialties of these goods and Mrs. Hartshorne, the popular filter, probably has no superior. Anyone thinking of shopping in NewYofk should first visit w B. Haff 6 Co Co.," 'S--'A'
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24
HarWint0n.

Deathshas again visited our community. This time Mrs Bradley Catlin was thesvictim. She has been failing fo: some time, and died on Sunday night
 -Mr. David Tyler died on the 5th, at the advanced age Of S4. MT. John Andrus is his executor, and offers MT. Tyler's small farm, near Woilcottville for sale.
 Erwin Coy moves into Mrs. Kunkel's ten- ement house, John Down moves to Unionville, A farewell dance and oyster supper was held at his house on Thursday night.
 A family hy the name of French have rent ed David Birge's tenement house.
 Mir Winsow Allen and wife, of East Litchfeld, have taken board with Edson Church, of West Harwinion.
 MT. and Mrs Wilber Boyne, of Norfolk, were in town, last week, also Mrs. Clark, of Southington, formerly known as Miss Martha Dunbar. '--s --t~t-.
 MT Levi Winship's young cattle ran away with him recently, throwing him vio- lently from his sled and hurting him so badly that he has had to hobble around with the help of cane of late. .
 Mrs. Harriet Hayes has been indisposed of late. Elijah Gibbs has also been confined to the house for week past.
 Mrs. Henry Wilson is slightly better, as is also Mrs. Henry Von Tobel.
 --The subject of Rev. MT. Bridgemans lec- ture tonight is Success in life"
 Mrs. Douglass temperance lecture, last Tuesday evening, was most interesting, and clearly delivered. After its close eighty-one persons came forward and inscribed their names in her pledge book.
 l.. G. GIMCRACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-24
Dea.th.S.s ,1TIa"

In Hartford, March 14th, Samuel Hammer, aged 76s the Oldest printer in that city Mir
 H. was publisher of the Hartford Weekly John e. Whttief,s .4'sh VI 'S's'lf sN's e.N
 At Goshen, March 18th, Mr.. Wm. Brown, aged 66 years. .as.xa : At Woodbury, Feb. 23rd, after brief ill., ness, Mr. Horace c. Baldwin, aged 5S years