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Year: 1868

The Boston Post publishes letter from
Gibraltar, January Goth, received by
Messrs. Homer & Sprague of Boston, Civ
ing a vivid description of the aufferings of
the crew Of the schooner Moses Waring, of
New York, wrecked on her passage from
Brunswick, Georgia, and fallen in with by
the British bark Minnie Gordon, which res
cued the master and two seamen, in the
last stage of famine, and carried them TO
Gibraltar. After mentioning the discOy-
cry of the wreck, the Captain Of Minnie
Gordon proceeds to say:


Mr.. Charles Miller, chief officer, and
three seamen started for the wreck; after
great exertiOn and hard pull succeeded
in getting the Captain and two remaining
men in the boat and got safely back TO the
bark, hoisted in the boat, and proceeded on
the voyage, taking the weak famished men
into the cabin twhere there was a stoye)
giving them dry clothing and some
stiInulants and small quantities of
water often repeated, they having
had nothing TO eat or drink for
seven days and nights with the exception
of when the mate died two days previously,
they all cut some of his raw flesh and ate
it, the cook having died before the mate
and his body washed overheard. They
were complete skeletons, the Captain being
10 the worst condition, his cheeks were
sunk in till they appeared to touch each
other; their feet and legs as high as their
knees were completely paralyzed and dead
from long exposure, and submersion in
cold water and from want Of exercise, as
they had just enough of the wreck above
water to hold on to. They could not pos
sibly have survived that day through had
not Providence kindly sent me to their as
sistance. gave them food by degrees with
small doses of brandy and water, and
rubbed their feet with soap liniment then
put them to sleep in the warm cabin.


On awakening, the Captain gave me an
account of the loss of his vessel stating
that two DAYS previous 10 my falling in
with him, a brig, westward hound, name
unknown to him, saw them and stood to.
ward them till quite near weather mode,
rate at the time) when he put up helm
! and ran away from them.
Year: 1868




WHAT DoEs 1T MEAN The other eve
ming a friend who had seat IN the best
part of hrst class place Of amusement in
this city, had has attention directed TO a
peculiar head of hair Immediately in his
front His first impression was that ihe
lady to whom it belonged was Quadroon,
or an octarool at least. He then looked at
her escort, a, stylish, we'll dressed, com
Portable looking gentleman, and made up
bis mind that the latter did not belong to
the class Of reformers who act as pioneers
IN the introduction Of social innovations.
The lady soon turning her face directly
around, he saw that she was in all prob
ability, Of pure Caucasian blood, and had
simply carried the fashion of "frizzling" TO
an extreme. Being of philosophic turn Of
mind, however, be began 10 think over the
meaning Of this last prank Of fashion.
What does it mean IN. Y, Post.
Year: 1868

The year is growing old again


And trembles with decay,
And with the centuries of the past,


Ere long, must pass away,
Whilst Winter grasps with irmer hold
AS the frail year grows weak and old.
With cheerful heart and merry voice


We sung his advent here,
And merriIy the wish went round


To shape n happy year,
But now his term is almost DER
And he can bless us little more.
Wlh busy hand, when Spring-time came,
We scattered precious seeds;
Then Summer came and quick they grew


To meet our temporal IL eds;
Autumn returned lis fruit and grain
For Winters pressing wants again.
As years grow old our lives grow less,


Our seasons how they flow
Chiidh9od and youth and manhood pass


To age and Winters snow!
We count the days and wondering see
The end of tmc-noriallty.
Be this the lesson, then, Old Year,


When thy quick race iS run
That we are so much nearer death


Than when thy days begun;
And may it STIR Us up anew
The way of vision TO pursue.
Del. Water Gay, Dec. 10, 1863.
Year: 1868

From the Ncwburg IN. W Journal. April al


On sunday morning, while Rev DR. Iundv assist
ant minister OF St. Paul's church of this city was
officiating In the services OF that church he was
stricken down by paralysis. The service mad been
unusually long and exhausiing the sermon occupy
ing some forty minutes, and the doctor while in the
act OF receiving the plates after the collection was
observed TO waver IN his steps and grasp NJ some
object for support His son and several Others mem.
bers OF the congregation ran to assist him, and
on reaching him found that he was helpless,
speechless and unconscious Several doctors,
who were OF the congrega tion, did everything that
lay in their power for his relief but were unsuCcess-
fn In restoring him to consciousness He was taken
early In the afternoon In carriage to his boarding
place, MIR. q. q. Thomson's, In Chambers street,
and we understand has not yet been restored to con-
seriousness. one side Is found TO be completely para
lyzed, ana MS medical attendants Drs. Church,
Montfort and Mckay, entertain fears that he will not
recover a remarkable case Of presentiment In con-
nection with this sad affair Is as foilows-Dr Lun-
dy's son, who is a gentleman doing business in
New YORK., mad promised to come up and
visit hs father the Saturday before Faster
On last saturday, however, the doctor saving that
he felt low spirited and wanted chat with his son.
said to friend that he thought he would telegraph
for him. The friend tried TO dissuade him. telling
him that his son would be up In week any way and
that perhaps, II would not be best 10 send for him.
The doctor persisted however, and accordingly tele
graphed for his son, who arrived on SATURDAY. even
ing was present In the congregation on sunday and
the first to reach his father after the latter re-
ceiycd the paralytic stroke His rigid Observance OF
the Lentcn FAST together with the exhaustup labors
OF the morning is thought TO have been the super.
inducing cause OF the attack.
Year: 1868

Soon after. Governor Curtin appearea on
the bill on the opposite side of the river


rode inside the fort, into the midst Of the
N W York troops, who poured out from
their tents, and louLly called upon the
Governor for o speech. Again risug in
his carriage, with his hat in his hand, he
Year: 1868

REPUTATION. Brick Pomeroy says there
are . thousand Democratic organs in the
United States that are in favor of repudia-
tion. Before the election we predict that
there will not be dozen in the whole conn-
try that will not be in favor of il.
Year: 1868

R9- Medic al Advice.-DR. WM. x. DOHERTY'S


Medal and Surgical Institute is becoming QUA NON
tie the welfare of State and health of our cizens
and his rapidly spreading reputation although may cx
cite surprise is but the signal Of SKILL and follows as the
natural effect of such We arc personally ac.
quainted with gentlemen who have suffered for years un
der chronic disease and who had taken Of everv
available means that promised relief but without
until they they called Dr. Dohety who in an ncred
IDLY short of tme has given them entire relief IL
is gratifying to announce this fact because the Doctor "a
gentleman who seeks not by defamation Of Others 10 es
tabsh his reputation or to rear the Of his
own upon the ruin of anothers fame The Doctor con-
ducts his Institute in such must be- sratif


ing to all his patients He examines advises and recom.
mends without charge. and the patient after hearing his
terms for treatment can accept reject pleasure In
does the Doctor make charge unless he effect,
This he is able to do because he feels the conf
dence which long experience has given and no dcub the
consolation which appertans TO that confidence Persons
afflicted with either accute or chronic disease, would do
well to consult the Doctors at all events do no harm
for consultation he asks fee; does he insist on
obedience to his advice unless the patient places hmnef
under his His Offices Sacramento street on
posite the Pacific Mail Steamship Ofice.-S. T. News.
Year: 1868

Hope for the AfHictcd.-In another part of this
paper will be found the advertisement the Celebrated
Institute established by DR. j. G. YOUNG in 1850 IA a


boon to the suffering to point to them where thsv
sure of obtaining the wished for relief and cure
Under the care of the skillful Doctor, the sick and
troubled can dves themselves of their burdens Of pain


lay aside their and health ane happnras
If you are sick and in trouble, hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice Do forget the
manner OF directing your letters. Consultation Ofce
$50 Washington street, San Francisco. fyl.ly
Year: 1868

Mr.. BENJAMIN started this week for New


York to buy very handsome and large stock Of
|spring and summer goods for the coming season.
The firm of l.. Benjamin Il Co. have established


i'm the short time they have been in our city, one
|of the best trades, having the best stock and al.
ways sell cheaper than any other. house. Hav-
ling constantly buyer east, they have consider
|ablo advantage over other houses, who cannot
watch tho opportunity to pick up bargains east.
we call particular attention of those in want Of
p nice suit Of spring clothing, to como in tens,
pnd select some of tho handsomest goods ever
brought to this city.
Year: 1868

SMITH " RIsTSG.-Ne like the go.ahead. ener.
2etic style OF this firm. Their new tobacco store
and cigar manufactory in Woods block is not
only model in the neatness of its general Z" ret
up and arrangement, but a credit to Ottawa for
the extent. variety and excellence of its stock.
They are manufacturing cigars largely of the
genuine Cuba leaf, as well as other celebrated
Spanish and West India brands and are begin
nlng to do quite a wholesale busiaess with conn
try dealers in every article in their line. 1t il
really worth ones while te drop in there and see
how many curious and often costly devices have
been contrved for tn. convenience, pleasure and
comfort of the lovers Of the weed
Year: 1868

HALBERT & MEGAFFIN mako no boast that
they manufacture their own boots and shoes, nor
do they charge 10 or 90 Per cent. extra for fine
article because it is home made. But they do
boast that boots and shoes they sell are made of
as good material as the country affords, and that
the work is as well done as mechanical skill is
capable of doing it. They warrant fit, because
they let you try on dozen Of pairs if necessary,
until you get one.
Year: 1868

RAIL ROAD ACCIDENTAL the express
train from Wilmington for Crisfeld ap-
preached Camden Station, between 2 and
3 o'clock, on Thursday morning, two
house-cars were pushed off the switch upon
the main track, by some evil-disposed
persons, and the train ran into the cars
with considerable violence. In conse-
quence of fog which hung over small
creek, near the station, the engineer could
not see the cars until he was close upon
them. When the locomotive struck the
cars, one of them was lifted up, passing
entirely over the locomotive, CARRYING
away the smoke-stack, bell, and steam
whistle. The engineer had his hand upon
the whistle, whiieeh he had only time to
blow twice before the conclusion. The
steam from the locomotive escaped through
the broken whistle. Nobody was hurt,
though the shock was a pretty severe one.
The engineer saw a man, dressed in white,
running from the scene of disaster, and
thinks he must have been one of the party
who pushed the cars upon the track. For
tunately another locomotive was a short
distance behind the express train, going
down the road to bring up fruit train,
and this was attached to the express train
which proceeded on its way, after deten-
tion of about two hours.
Year: 1868

MARYLAND AND DELAWARE RAILRoAp
We understand that at a meeting of the
board OF directors ofthe Maryland and Del.
aware Railsoad Company, held in Eastor
last Thursday, arrangements were made by
which the company is to purchase the iron
and ties requisite to complete the road tc
Hillsborough-this material having for
some time been delivered on the line Of the
road-and we are assured if the people Of
Caroline county will promptly come for
ward and raise the balance of the ten thou
sand dollars they have been called upon to
contribute, it will insure the early compile.
ton of the road to Tuckahoe creek.
Twenty-eight miles of the road, from CLAW
ton to Ridgely, have been built and paid
Tor according to contract. A large portion
OF the capital to do this has been furnished
by Talbot county, and Talbot expects to
furnish the cash necessary to build the
road from Tuckahoe creek to Easton. II
IS not asking too much of the people Of
Caroline, therefore, to raise the small
amount OF cash necessary to build the road
from Ridgely to Hillsborough. Ifall will
promptly come forward now, and do their
duty in this matter, we feel confident that
there will be no further delay in the work
-EaSton Star.
Year: 1868

The St.. Michaels Comet chronicles the
rescuing of negro man by two young la
dies of that vicinity. 1t says: Our read
ers remember the sudden and violent storm
ofSaturday afternoon last Oliver Green
colored man living on the farm of Ben
net Baggs, Esq. was crossing the creek
near Mr.. Baggs, in canoe, when his
boat was struck by the wind, and Green
was precipitated into the water, beyond his
depth. The spectacle was witnessed from
the shore by two ladies--the Misses Sew
mour, daughters of the late Jere Seymour
who, seeing a fellow-creature at the
mercy of the waves, and in imminent dan
ger of drowning. prompted by the noble
instincts of the sex, and forgetting danger
and all else in the desire to save the life of
human being, got into little frail canoe
so frail that man would not have trus-
ted himself in it in such storm-and after
the most heroic exertions reached the
drowning man just as his strength had
failed him and he was about to sink
Green, at this time, was nearly insensible,
and the two ladies found their strength in
adequate to the task of getting him into





their boat, so one of them held on upon
him, keeping his head above water, while
the other rowed the canoe to the.shore. to
which they safely arrived, aand in short
time the semi-drowned negro was restored
to consciousness. -,.e


That two ladies should thus place their
lives in imminent peril to save life. and
succeed in spite of difficulties which would
have appalled, many bolder heart, is wor-
thy of public commendation. That the in
dividual rescued was an obscure colored
man, whose death would scarcely have been
noticed, but adds to the nobleness and
generosity of the act. All the circum-
stances of this case prove that we have
heroines in our midst as brave as were any
Of those whose names, surviving oblivion,
have come down to us through the olden
traditions. 81.
Year: 1868

!, We understand that Sax-horn Band


is practicing here, in order to take part in
the ceremony of laying the corner stone Of
the Town Hall. There was fine Brass
Band here, few years ago, and the ma
terial is still here; all that is requisite is
reorganization and a little practice. We
understand that the Board of Directors
have determined that the corner stone
shall be laid with Masonic honors, and
that Union Lodge No. 5 of this town,
have been invited to conduct the cere-
monies,
Year: 1868

On Wednesday, the first day of July,
we commenced to sell our ENTIRE LINE
of Foreign and Domestic Summer Goods.
at GREAT reduction in price. We do not
write this article for mere talk, but mean
all we say. Having but one price, we are
obliged to MARK DOWN, so that ALL in the
store may know JUST HOW to sell. Those
still in want of Dress Goods would do
well by calling. w. NJ. KENNARD, 3O6
Market St. Wilmington.
Year: 1868

We call the attention of the honorable
the Board of Commissioners of Middle
town, to the sanitary condition of the
town. The hot weather is upon us, and
every street, lane, gutter, backyard, hog
pen, stable, or slaughter-house, ought to
be kept thoroughly clean. Noxious weeds,
piles of dirt or rubbish, and everything
calculated to cast unwholesome exhala-
tions upon the atmosphere, ought to be
carefully removed. Lime ought to be
freely used in all places calculated to taint
the atmosphere and engender sickness
The physician can tell you how slight a
cause will sometimes create sickness. Va
cant lots, or unfrequented streets, covered
with luxuriant growth of burdock, dog
fennel, jimson-weed, or other offensive
weeds, ought to be moved closely and the
filth removed. Every good citizen ought
to see to his own premises, but where he
neglects to do SO, it is due to the public
health and general welfare, that the au-
thorities should have it done for him, tax
ing him with the expense. If these and
other timely precautions are taken, much
sickness may be prevented.
Year: 1868

carry such vote at the outset. The
question as to who will be nominated is in
volved in doubt, and win probably not be
solved before Tuesday. Let us wait pa
tiently, bucyant with hope, and resolved
on victory, let who win be our chosen
leaders.
Year: 1868

Harvest commenced on the 1st instant,
in a few fields, ripper than the rest but
the general harvest will not begin before
Monday, the 9th. The crop, in this sec
.tlon, is good one, though some slight
damage may have been sustained from the
rust
Year: 1868

A company of strolling gypsies went
through here on Monday, going towards
the upper part of the State. These people
subsist through the folly of those among
whom they sojourn, by telling fortunes,
and the practice of other small craft.
Year: 1868

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-The preval>
eutimpression among creditors of a bankrupt
that because they are listed in the baukrupt's
schedule, and have been notified thereof,
that nothing more is necessary to enable
them to share in the assets of the debtor, is
wholly erroneous. The debts must be proved
before the Register, and this devolves upon
the creditor. If they fail to come forward
and prove their claims, they cannot share
in the distribution of the effects. This
proof may be given at any time before the
fual discharge.
Year: 1868

No PoLIoY.-In his letter of acceptance
Grant says: In times like the present it is
impossible or improper to lay down policy
to be adhered to, right or wrong, through an
administration of four years and yet be en-.
dorses the radical platform that does lay down
very distinct and unmistakable policy. How
he can reconcile the two we do not under>
stand. He, however, forewarns his friends
that he may Johnsouize them before the
close of his term, if elected. johnson saw
proper to differ with his party friends on
issues that arose after be was elected, and
for doing so they will never cease censuring
him and Grant intimates that he may
initiate Johnson.-S. F. Dispatch.
Year: 1868

GEN GRANTS CoNsIsTENCY-The radi-
Gals now claim that Grant has always been
in harmony with them on the negro suffrage
policy of Congress. When the reconstruc>
tion measure was first brought before that
body, he authorized Senator Doolittle to
say: "That if Congress insisted upon negro
suffrage as a condition of the Southern
States being admitted into the Union, there
would be a war of races, unless a standing
army was kept there permanently" Grant
was honest and right then, but that was
before he surrendered to the radicals.
Year: 1868

THE Atlantic cable announces the fact
that the entire dominion belonging to the
Hudson Bay Company has been ceeded to
the crown. Subsequent news coufrms the
tenor Of the above dispatch
Year: 1868

Don't be afraid ofa little fun at home
good people! Don't shut up youl
house lest the sun should fade your car
pets; and your hearts, lest hearty
laugh shake down some Of the musty
old cobwehs there. If you want t.
luin your sons, let them think that al
mirth and social enjoyment must belief
on the threshold without when they
come home at night When once
home is regarded as only place to eat
drink, and sleep in, the work is begun
that ends in gambling houses and reck.
less degradation. Young people must
have fun and relaxation somewhere; il
they do not find it at their own hearth
stones, it will be sought at other and
perhaps less profitable places. There
fore let the fire shine brightly at night
and make the homestead delightful with
all those little arts that parents 50 per-
fectly understand. Don't repress The
buoyant spirit Of your children. Hall
an hour of merrimens round the lamp
and freight Of home, blots out The
remembrance of many a care and an
noyance during the day; and the best
safeguard they can take With them In
to the world is the unseen influence ol
a bright little domestic sanctum.
Year: 1868

CEMENr.-Alum and plaster of paris
mixed with water make an excellent
cement for fixing brasses upon lamps
that have become loose, 1t should be
used thin.


Polish FOR SADDLES take the
following from the third volume Of
"The Field Library: Apply the
albumen or white of an egg to the
saddle and give it plenty Of elbow
grease, with the aid Of a piece of fan
mel The same application to a new
saddle, two or three times repeated,
will produce that rich dark brown so
much desired. Farmer Scottish.


A sEAsoNABLE SoLuTroKLWhy "mer-
ry Christina" and ''happy New Year; !"
and why not the conditions transposed
When the little folks ask you this hard
question, tell them that merriment is
only proper as a temporary condition,
and hence It is only desirable for day
christmas Day. But happiness is for
q longer period, and therefore is ap-
propriate as applied to period-A New
Year New York Commercial.


A PARLoR GAME.-There is nice
little game called "hydensite," (hide-
insight, which, when number Of
persons engage in it is often very
amusing, Our little folks, land large
ones, too, play it in this way: All leave
the room except one, who has a thinble,
which she places somewhere in plain
sight; when the rest are called in they
seek for it, and whoever finds it first,
has the privilege of trying his or her
skill in hiding it from the restnext time.
Tho the thimble may be in plain sight
the hunters may have TO look some
time to find it which, of course, adds
interest to the game.
Year: 1868

Blessed is the man that doth subscribe
for his county paper, and pay therefor,
His feet shall not stand on slippery
places; be shall not be forsaken by his
friends or prosecuted by his enemies,
nor his children be seen begging.


Blessed is he that walketh to the
Office of the printer, yea, even ascendeth
to the sanctum, and psyeth for years
subscription in advance. Selah


He shall learn wisdom daY By day,
and be exalted above his fellows


He shall talk knowingly upon all
subjects and his neighbors shall be as.
tonished at the muchness of his learn
ing.


He shall not contract bad debts OF
lose good bargains.


He shall not pay an additional pei
cent. on his taxes, for his eyes shall be.
hold the notice Of the collector, and he
shall take warning thereby.
Verify he shall bring his produce tc
the market when the prices are exceed.
ingly good, and withhold when the
price descendeth.


He shall not lay hold of red hol
pokers, for his knowledge of metallurgy
will teach him that hot iron burns.


His children viii not veg him, moi
his wife wear the breeches.
He shall live good old age, and
when his dying hour is at hand, his
soul shall not be troubled as to his fu
ture state.


But it we're better for him that doth
refuse to subscribe for his county papel
that he be bound hand and foot and
cast upon feather bed.
If perchance he has moment.
peace, it is only that he may have q
little rest ere the memory of an evi
lacerates his mind as the goad pricks
the hide of the strong OK, so that his
punishment may be long draw out.
His children shall grow up ip wick.
edness, they shall put their hands to
their noses and vex him to wrath, and
his wife shall kick him ogt Of bed
isaiah
Year: 1868

CHURCH MUs1c.-Out in Indiana
they have church choir which give,
some remarkable turns 10 the good old
tunes. 1t is a custom in the church
for the men to occupy the body of the
church while the ladies cast down their
witching glances from the gallery, In
singing the men carry one part and the
women another and the following is one
of their opening hymns, the first stanza
coming with uuwonted feryor from the
gallery:


''0h for man


Oh for man


Oh for a manifestation of thy love-


And the men below respond.


'tSend down Sal


Send down Sal


Send down Salvation to thy people. 4"