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St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03
The Republicans.
Times-Denocra+.

TO show that the colored voters in
fourth ward voted the Regular ticket.''
said ,prominet Custom House official
yesterday, it is only necessary to glance
at the official returns, which show that
Stevenson, candidate for Governor on on
the Republican ticket, received only 1888
votes, against $50 for McEnery. +. P.
Wheeler, Republican candidate for
KitePresentatlve received 9 votes. When
It IS taken into consideration that
Messrs. Merchant, Pinehback, Lewis.
Kennedy and other prominent Custom
House officials reside in the fourth ward
1t appears strange that with the patron
age they have at their command that a
much larger Republican vote was not:
cast. With these facts before us.n con-
tlnned the reporters informant, Eve are
convinced that the mass of negro voters
Dolted from their leaders, aud voted the
Regular Democratic ticket. and for rea-
sons which have already been freely
discussed
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03
Mental Degeneracy.
N. 0. PicayuneE.


DrSPaul Won Seydewitz, well-knowr
physician of this city, has contributed
to the April number of the New Or.
/ leans Medical and Surgical Journal q
paper on physical and mental degener,
acy which touches on some important
and interesting questions of mental
physiology, and particularly on those
crimes which are too commonly attribu-
ted to that sentimental cause, emotion
al insanity.
Our author takes as the groundworls
of his discussion dictum of DIR. Robert
Schirmer, of Berlin. that mental culture
and mental disorders increase together
in determinate ratio, and that advance
in culture is followed by correspond
/ ing increase in mental disease. DR.,
Schirmer teaches that high state of
civilization so multiplies and compli-
Gates causes of nervous strain and pa
biological irritation that the mind is far
more liable to succumb to those infu-
ences than under simpler conditions of
life
DR.. Won Seydewitz does not accept
these conclusions. He believes that the
mind, like the muscles or other physical
organs, is strengthened by exercise. and
that there is no culture in reach of the
human intellect which will as a rule
tend to overthrow the reason. There
are physical and mental degeneracies
the Doctor readily admits, but he does
not believe them attributable to excess
OF mental culture. On the contrary, he
believes they are caused by physical
agencies, which, however, modern
progress has multiplied and increased
in potency. These agencies are all sort
OF nerve stimulants, such as alcohol, the
various forms of narcotic drugs, and
possibly tobacco, tea and coffee, Mod
ern science and commence have placed
these things in the reach of all classes,
and they are more extensively used
than at other periods in the past, and if
there is any decided increase in mental
diseases it must be due to physical rath-
er than to purely intellectual causes.
We have only been able to give a
brief synopsis of DR.. Won Seydewitz's
able and Well-considered views. THEY'RE
fortified with numerous references to
high medical authorities and exhibit |
many evidences of research ahd profess
slonal knowledge, and while he has ad- |
dressed himself to professional readers
there is much that is interesting to the !
public. These questions of
mental degeneracy come almost as |
much within the scope of the statesman
and social philosopher as of the the
physician, and they do not fail of i'm
portance to any class.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03

it will stand good chance next winter.
1t has been decided that the Govern
ment can run telegraphs, as we'll as it
can conduct the mail service and it
is only question Of time when it
shall assume control and ownership of
the telegraphs of the country. The re-
port of the House committee was to
this effect by ten to one.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03

c. c. Mason, a resident of Sumpter.
invented last year a machine for har.
vesting cotton, which has proved a sue
cess. Being propelled by horse power
through the field, gathering the cotton
from the open pods, without injury to
the stalk. gathering from one to three
bales or more per day now turns his
attention towards perfecting a cotton
gin, which will materially differ from
other gins, as he will have neither saw
nor ribs but will have cylinder CON
structed upon the same principle as the
picker" in his harvester taking the
place OF the saws, while a horizontal bar
above the cylinder performs the duty Of
ribs. Many advantages are claimed for
1t over the present style one is, there
being no danger of getting cut by it
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03

Bayard Taylor was at dinner with
several gentlemen, ono of whom bored
the company with long pathological dis
sertations. At length Mr.. Taylor said,
Do you recall the derivation of the
word restaurant 2" "Oh, yes it is
from the Latin reStaurdre, to inVigo-
rate Not at all, replied Mr.. Taylor
it is from res, thing, and tGt1qts, bull
"a bully thing The philologist sub
sided.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03

Two off years from high water and
politics, would put the South on her
feet again, and do more for us thar
twenty Congress appropriations.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-05-03
seventy Years Married.
st. Adams fYf.l Messense,

Conductor Flint recently had vene-
rable married couple among his passen-
gers on the fast express. The gentlemen
was 93 years old and the lady 80, and
they had been married 10 years-a very
unusual thing. The aged couple took
the train at Essex and were going to
Northampton, Mass. People of that age
and relation are not often found among
the busy travelling public.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
Well Pleased,
Blank

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-Permit me little
Of your valuable space to express the
delight of number of persons who
went on your excursion to Atlantic City,
on Saturday last. They with myself pro-
nounce it the most enjoyable excursion
that we have ever participated in. Moth
ing occurred to disturb the pleasure of
of any. The arrangement through your
management was complete in every par
ticular. The transfer at Washington
street wharf in Philadelphia was made
without causing inconvenience, and the
trip down the West Jersey was complete
in itself. took the trouble to sound the
excursionists, asking them if they were
satisfied with the trip, The answer
received from every one was in the
affirmative, with the feeling remark, thai
''next year an excursion under your skill,
full manipulation, would receive tenfolC
patronage" With the hope that we will
soon be given an opportunity to go OIL
another of your enjoyable pleasure OK
cursions, we remain respectfully
SMoK ED GLASSES.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
A Pluoky Base Ball Player.

Holbert, OF tho "Mcis," was one of the
interested spectators Of the game with
the Athletics on Saturday. Talking of
pluck, said he as Reipsohlager came up
'behind the bat again after blow in the
face that would have discouraged an ord
mary man, they have catcher over in
New York that beats anything ever
saw. lie is game to the last minute; and
he is hitter, too" he added enthusiastic
cally. "rhe other day, in game be-
tween the Foghorns' and the 'Muds, he
did some wonderful work. The second
time he came to the bat he hit the ball for
about eight bases and started on lively
run, lie passed first base all right, but
as he was darting past the second bag his
foot caught, he lit on his head, rolled
over and broke his leg. The centre field
er tore down the fence right away and
tied up the leg between two boards.
Then he started off lively for home and l
give you my word for it he crossed the
plate before 1.-THE ball got there. The
scorer said he would score old style and
give him four runs, and them runs, add
ed Holbert, impressively, "won the game.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
'TWIIWH W HsFU " Ut.
NORTH.

Trains marked with run daily
A New York and Washington Exprass
train leaves Philadelphia daiiyat 10 pm.
and reaches Newark at II: M. This
train stops to take on or let ca pas
sengers on giving notice to Conductor or
Agent.
An Adams Express and Emigran;
train also leaves Gray's Ferry daily at
l2:l0 Am reaching Newark at 81 A. M
A New York and Washington Express
also leaves Philadelphia Mt 4:02 p. NJ,
arriving at Newark at 5:23 p. NJ, which
stops to take or leave passengers on
giving notice to the conductor or agent.
J. 4. Wood General Passenger Agent.
j. c. Shivler, Agent at Newark.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

Our Streets are still undergoing
thorough cleaning. The Town Faith
ers deserve much credit for thus plac-
ing the town in . perfectly healthy
condition. There is one more improve
ment we would suggest and that is,
that all the private Or public cross,
ings over cutters into side yards, be
replaced with new ones. They present
now very ugly appearance, and al
it will require but small amount o
money to put down new ones, WI
trust our worthy Commissioners viii
look into the matter.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
REGISTERS ORDER


ANNN NhHllt county. Del IHg1
upon inc application OF James Hossinper az
s eHutoT OF Andrew J. Hassinger, late OF White
SSluy CIeek hundred, IN said county, deceased il
V,uereu ana directed by the Repia
yer thht the Executor aforesaid give notiee ot
g gr OF Letters Testamentary upon the estate
~, to licensed with the date of granting thereof
i9rty days from the date OF such Letters in I'm ~
w. most public places of the county of New Cas-.
We, requiring all persons having demands a'yains,
the estate to present the same or abide Inv ne ht
VI u assembly IN such case made and provided. ami
als9 cause the same to be inserted within tbe sane
two months. ''"uVu thefein
Gyen under the hand and Seal Of Office of tbe
county aforesaid, the day and year above writs,
D T. BlGGS, Register.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

THE second congressional district
of Maryland failed to nominate can
didate, and the body adjourned.
What body of strickers to be sure.
1t was first, last and all the time for
their choice" There was but slight
changes made while balloting, except
ing Cecil delegates, who changed from
one to the other. There are now
cropping out a large body Of men for
the honorable position, but as yet no
man is sure of the position.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
REGIsTER's ORDER.


: y
Upon the application OF James CrOes Jr, and
J0hn L. steel, executors of James Croes late OF
Mhlte clay Creek Hundred, Ia said county, de
ceased u Is ordered and directed by the Register
that the Executors aforesaid give notice OF grant
ing OF Letters Parliamentary upon tho estate 81
by causing advertisements to be posted Wit iin
i9rty days from the date of such Letters in ~ Of
the most public places Of the county OF Nav Cas.
tie, requiring ali persons having deIoand o,t,
me estate 70 present the same or abide nv M het
OF Assembly In such case made anS, pIoyided :.
and also cause the same TO be tnsers "a Rithi tbo
same period in TrHE DEJAwARRJ n1 NTH, lo s,o
therein two months " w 'o"Hhuo"
diyen under the hand ~ IN Seal Of ofice of tho
county aforesaid, the d. " and year aboye writtep
S. c. BIGGS, Register
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

Messrs. Editors-Do we have any Town
Commissioners? Who are theyP Where
are they? Why don't they assert their
authority? Have we bailiffP Where
is he? Is it right that our property and
lives should be jeopardized in the man
ner in which it has been during the past
few months? Are the laws of our State
inactive or is it cowardice on the part Of
our officials? Is it right for a man to be
openly assaulted on the streets when it
could be prevented? Yours,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

MAUD S. the queen of the turf, has
passed into the bands of Bonner, the
great horse fancier. Bonner is now
the happy posessor Of three animals
that at different periods startled the
world by wonderful speed exhibitions.
OF all the great ones, we consider
Goldsmith Maid the greatest race
mare on the American turf This
plucky trotter had no iavorite days,
but was always to be relied on in
every contest.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

GOVERNOR Cleveland's letter Of ac-
ceptance appeared this week. 1t is
shorter than Hon Blaine's, but it is a
plain, straightforward article, which
all who read can comprehend. There
is no muddle or clap-trap matter any
where in it, and honest Democrats
should earnestly endeavor to elect
a man so eminently fitted for the posi-.
ton.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
REGISTERS ORDER.


New Castle County, Del, July 18th, 1884
Upon the application Of George W. Lindsey
Executor OF Andrew II. Fisher, late Of Pencadet
hundred IN said county, deceased II Is ordered
ah anu ulIeeted ny me Register that the Executor
mehiaTy upon the estate OF the deceased, with
me date OF granting thereof. by Causing adyer.
tisements TO BIO posted within forty DAYS from the
date OF such Letters in six OF the most hubble
places OF the county OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate 10
present the same, or abide by in Act Of Assembly
n such case made and provided; and also cause
the same 70 De Inserted within the same perlOd IN
ole ~ DE Eaa AhE LEDGER newspaper publish
Cd In Newark, and to be continued therein
49, Given under the hand and Seal Of Oaco
shAL OF the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington
I'm New Castle county aforesaid tho day
"hu year apo'e Written s. C. BlGGs,
Ix.lristaT
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

THE Peninsula Editors Assoca-
ton have had their trip and adjourn'
ed. The occasion was most enioya-
BILE one, and next year will witness a
still greater attendance. There were
some valuable matters that the asso-
citation failed to discuss.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

LADIES MEDICAL ADvIsER-A com.
plete Medical Work for Women, hand
somely bound in cloth and illustrated
postpaid for 10 two-cent stamps. Tells
how to prevent and cure all diseases of
the sex, by treatment at home. Worth
its weight in Gold to every lady suffering
from any of these diseases. Over 10000
sold already. Address Nunda Publish.
ing Co.. Nunda, N. Y. aug9 3m.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

THE cold wave flag has been flying
for several days, but the weather is
getting hotter each day. Perhaps it
is Buffers letter of acceptance, or
Father Blaine raging SO furiously
over the pending libel suit has chang
ed the temperature from zero to tor-
rid heat.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

BoNNY BOLD BEN, not to be down
ed, has his say this week. The letter
is very lengthy, but life is too short
with us to read it. No doubt Bonny
Bold Ben would create a racket if
elected, but several more earthquakes
will pass before that time arrives.
Fare-the-well, Benny Bold Ben.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

TIE AGENTS HERALD published
by l.. Lum Smith, shows up more
dead beats and fraud advertisers this
month. 1t goes for them worse than
the cholera, 1t is rapidly showing to
the world the swindlers and clearing
them out of their nefarious business
with gusto that is really wholesome
to all honest dealers and others. We
are with l.. Lum all the time.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

THE Democrats of this town and
vicinity will hold a meeting in Grange
Hall this evening, to organize cam
paign club. This looks as though the
Democrats were going to work in
earnest, and make a good fight in this
section. The Republicans will soon
have to organize here, or there will
not be ghost of a chance for them
to gain a single vote.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

IT is hest never TO be over-zealous
in what you are told Because men
forget promises made and probably
you will get left if you have specula-
ted on what you have been told.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
Bucklen's Arnioa Salye,

The best Salvo in the world for Outs, Bruises
Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheun, Fever Sores. letter,
EruptiCns, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction, or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box, For sale by Edward q, jay, Druggist, New.
AK Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

THE sort of weather that visited
this place the first of the week, is lia-
pie TO take the starch out of campaign
orators.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

PEOPLE do not visit watering re-
sorts now a days for rest, but for plea
sure, and with others assist in paint
ing the town red.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1884.

We would feel highly fiattered il
one of the Cecil County Fair ,ata'
logues was sent us.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
NOTICE.

, All pe4sons hB wing claims auainst tho os,ste NJ
Al ~, ceased T,ust present the same, duly attest
op r 70 the EXECUTORS, or before July 18TH 1886
and provided. lanes croes + ,i"u'
annn nee zee F'eWark, Del. John 7. Steele
""s'~ SUI Executors
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

All persons having claims against tho ostato AZ
the deceased must present tho same, duly attested
20 the Executor, on or before the 18TH al Univ
1880 or abide the Act of Assembly In sueh easr
made and provided. GEORGE ", LINDSEy '''
Address Newark, Delaware "'o''
July lgth N
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
NOTICE,

To whom II may concern, that on this 20 day of
June, 1884, an assignment was made by authority
OF Newark Brick Manufacturing Co., to myself Of
all It's property and effects OF whatsoever Kind nj
wheresoever located, for the benefit pro rata OF al
iis creditors All parties indebted to, or having
claims against the same will send them to
Juno 2s.tf Assiynce
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

Now Casllc county, Del August 4, 1854.
Upon the application of Theodore +. Armstronp
Executor Of John Wall. tate Of White CLAY Greer
Hundred IN said county, deceased, II Is ordered
aud directed by the Register that the Executor
aforesaid give notice of granting of Letters Irstn-
date OF granting thereof, by causing advertise
ments TO be posted within forty days from the dat,
q such Letters y six Of the most public places Of
lhe county OF New Castle, requiring alf persons
having demands against the estate To present the
same or abide by an Act of Assembly In surh ease
mane anu pr9vidcd and also TO cause the same to
Ne lnsetsed Mllhln the same period in THE DELLA
MAhk LEDGER newspaper published in New
ARK, ana TO he continued therein two months
~ Given under the hand and Seal of Once
IsEAL OF the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington
60 IN New Castle County Rfortsa tho ,laV
~ and year above written.
\, e.. RIGGS RnyIstnr
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
REGIsTER'S ORDER.
REGISTER'S OFFICE

h.
rr m9W va, Saste County, Dol, June 18th. iss4
OPoh the application OF Joseph W P1weIi and
lanes James Powell, Administrator Of WiIIem ~" y.
lowell late Of White Clay Creek iimndraJ
~ salu county. deceased, II Is orderad a,,i
uttreeteu by the Register that tho AdministratrI
n,fUIvsnld give notice granting of Letters az AT
hii,sttat9n upon the estate Of tho deceased VIII
, ,itieuhte OF granting thereof by causinv ah,nr
isehents TO be posted within forty dnys iro ,h
MI OF such Letters In six Of the I1ost nut III
places OF the county Of New Castle m
polsons having demands against tho estntss ~, y,
present the same. or abide by an Act Of sst 70
"a suCh case made and provided; and aiso na,ly
.o SRle 70 be Inserted within the same por,i uhe
the DELAWARE LEDGER, n newspanar ,rIt t'o1 ~
months. '"ueu therein two
49, Given under the hand m, s.,
sEAL' Once Of the Register aforesaid oeai oi
Ii - mlngton, in New Castle e9nn;, W WIZ
s"iu' the Jay and year above written "'y 'io'e'
:. " BlddS, Register.
,, NOTICE
~, persons having claims aRainst ,h,..,.
ohV ueyehseq must present the snmn ~ tate o.
pSes ~ tne administrators on or beinr y atIest-
mo5e Vr a1ue the Act OF Assembly in snc3 iSth
Joseph W. POWELL
Address, Newark la LANES POWELL
un2l 2m Administrator
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
By The Sea

A. evCntdG, when all the world Is still,
BY lonely music OF the ocean roar
It's sweet TO wonder ut the spirits will,
Upon the untrod shore.
IT'S sweet to gaze across the troubled ma n
And watch the white-winged ships,
Or mark the sea gull at the glad days wanC
Touch with the foam its lips.
Aud n feel when on the Fhurcwnrd breeze
come spiced mementOes Of the distant isles,
How like mon are unto the leaves NJ trees
That iluttCr helpless when he west wind
smiles
Hlw like they are unto thu sand that fails
without cumm0tOn, in the wide armed deep
Or like the WundrOus tile ant that craw..
Where death pale victims sleep
q Z:
u, how humanity with all II. might grow les
Where penSiye Visions Ger the seas expand,
Where AL enrh's brave and beautiful nigh
press
Close IN the hollOws OF the oceans hand
FoLGER MCKISsEY.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

NnTICE

All persons having claims against the estate ar
me decessed must present the same duly aitestcd
August, isS5, or abide the Act OF Assembly in surI
case made and provided. ~ ''N
Address Newark, Del. ESeeuior
aug O2u NNN"'V't
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
On and after TUESDAY, FEB. 2
STEAMER WILMINGTON
FARMERS TAKE NOTICE

From April Goth to June goth, is the
best and safest time for the CASTRA.
TION OF COLTS. r. j. HANLEY,
Veterinary Surgeon, 107 Shipley street.
Wilmington, Del, CASTRATES Colts
on the most Improved and Scientific
method. Fees reasonable. Clubs, of five
Colts, So each. Apply to r. J. HANLEY,
V. s., No. lO7 Shipley street, Whining.
ton, Del. Orders by mail attended to.
mars6m
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

FOR SALE: "A Blacksmith and
Wheelwright Shops, with one acre of land
attached, on South East corner, Glasgow,
Del. LEVI HUeGINs,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
THE PLACE

to buy anything is where you
can invest your money to the
best possible advantage, and we
have many reasons to believe
that we can sell you clothing
for the least money possible to
get good goods. Our stock of
Mems Youths Boys and Child
ren's Ready-Made Clothing is
such that we can cheerfully in
vite comparison OF goods and
prices. Our own make of cloth
ing which we have prepared in
dull seasons differs so precept-
ible from ordinary ready-made
work that very few people can
tell it from custom clothing
which costs fifty per cent, more.
1t is impossible to give a just
conception Of the very large
stock we keep; or to convince
you that we can make it pay
you to visit us except by max
ing us a call and we will cheer
fully show you our assortment
and leave the mattert of pur-
chase entirely with yourselves.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
STEAM POWER ICE-CREAM MaRufacto1

We have commenced for the season supplying
PlC-NICS, FESTIVALS, PARTIES WEDDINGS,
SALOONS, and all partic- lu Nee, Of a pure rich
article Of ICE-CREAM. Quality guaranteed.
Prices low. Prompt attention paid to orders, and
sent by rail TO any point, Mandatory at the east
end Of Elktpn. siOrc opposite Court House, Elk
ton, Md
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.


This column is open to ALL All articles must he
rief and couehed In respectable language
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23

WANTED:-A girl to do general
houscwork. Apply at the
DELAWARE HOUSE,
June 7-tf Newark, Del
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-08-23
Joseph Booth.

Also, VEGETABLE PLASTs Of all kinds, OF best
known VARIETIES, which have taken First Pre-
miums AT Fair each year. Prices the lowest.
Orders hy mail promptly filed to responsible
parties Price. sent "u application. Nursery,
east end uf ElhtUu.
JOSEPH BOOTH,