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WILMINGTON. DEL.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1878.
0L. LXXXVI -NO 167
PRICE ONE CENT
IRST EDIT ION.
Loeal Time Tabid.
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Western R. K. 10 2 ü a m;5 80
„m outiuiulay h: 10 30a in.
ÇkAINS AKKIVB AT WILMINGTON.
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Ï-WH/IÏW. 3 80,451, 5 14, «25,
*,«si, h jo p m ; on Sundays: 12 5«,
05 » m; T 30 , 8 ôl, Il 10 pm. _
i \Yw York : 12 56, 8 34 a m;
* ; ou Sundays : 12 56 a m ;
un baltimore: 2 18, 41, am; 127, 1238,
5 3k. 9 36 p m; on Sundays: 2 18 a m
in/u'afUilnKton: 2 18 a m 12 27, 12 88.
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Delaware R. K.: 8 50am; 4 20, 640p
; noHunday traîna.
, Wilmington A Northern R. K-: »0«,
li 3ii a m 8 lo p m; no Sunday trains.
I Delaware Western R. H.: 7 66 am;
, onSuiolava: 6 00*>m.
i WII.MINOT ON LEAVE PHIL
ADBLPHIA.
Broad utreel and Washington ave*
7 30, 8 00, 10 80, 1 45 a no ; 2 30, 3 30,
4(|i, 515, 6 45. 9 46, 11 30 piu; OUHUO
day*: 830»m; 6 00,9 45, 11 30, p m.
urn Thirty-Second and Market street»:
, 12 15.3 55,8 50, 1145 pm;
Hundav»: 8 50. 11 45 p m.
,m New Castle : 7 55, 8 80 a
4 20. 6 40,7 05
3 in p m;
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7 25, 11 46 a
Indications for To-Day.
or tlx Eastern and Middle States Jailing
meter, increasing southerly to easterly
rainy and stormy weather,
southern portion of latter by
I terbj irtndt and cooler, clearing weather •
\fi>.
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Ihe saddening intelligence comes
Iu Louisiana that many of the liepub
au members of the Senate of that
ate would refuse to concur in a pardon
jtln* Returning Board members. This
slier indicates that tbe ''persecution of
p<- and uucontaminated patriots" is
It altogether conducted by the Whits
[ague, which, for the delight of the
■ans, we had loudly hoped was the
Row let us watch the prophetic
kt are to flow from the
vils
imonctization
fcilvor and the legal-tender "dollar of
I daddies." It is hoped we will not alj
hi Asiatics before tbe next Thanks
ring day, otherwise it will lie doubtful
the absent ones will be
:cognized
mud tho annua! festive board where
rkey and mince pies are
the taste while we look
eudship into each other's
oapt to grati
love and
«•y«*.
foreign Telegraphic Nummary
piu- coronation of the new P
pe will
Kt l' ,acu Sunday. It is announced that
will continue the policy of his prodo
""i —. I in; result ol the Auglo-ltussian
cotiatio
understanding that
;cu py the peninsula of Gal
>»11 OT III.; Asiatic side of the Darda
Ntimj-k 1'aska's mission to St.
:tei>t.urg is to endcav
is an
fitlier will
te obtain from
1 ' «.it a mollification of the terms of
.i'-' — I lie black Sea blockade lias bet
iaetl, but the torpedoes ht
-I
■e not yet
, r ' " luv «l.—Sukiman 1'anlia is to be
" - v court-martial.—It is stated in
tliat the Turkish fleet is
— to be
rendered to the Kinwinns, aud that
dot it hun already been delivered —
»les Francis D'Aubigny, the French
"or and engraver, is dead.
Sira, Waits.
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TI1E SILVER BILL,
ITM FIXAI. PAJSAOE.
The 8enatu amendment* to the Illand
Silver Dili were concurred in by the
House of RopreaentativeA yesterday, and
passed the House by a very large majori
ty—about three to one. The amend,
mente were not satisfactory to tbe most
extreme silver men. Mr. Springer ami
Mr. Ewing, Democrats, and Gen. it. F.
Butler, Itep., opposed concurrence In the
amendments.
Mr. Miami said that the bill had come
back from the Senate in a mutilated con
dition. The question was whether to
take the bill as it now was or by a uon
r defeat all
concurrence probably
tton on the subject, and he was therefore
iu favor of concurrence.
Messrs. Sayler and Southard would
take the bill as it uow was as a choice of
evils, instead of imperiling the bill by a
non-concurrence.
Mr. Mtepheus closed the debate, having
three minutes of his hour left for that
purpose, and said: I prefer the Senate
amendments in some respects to the
original bill. I did not Hk« the free coin
age feature in tho original bill,
amendment in that respect I app
Other amendments made by the 8<
do not like. But not a single
them M of such a character that I woukl
forfeit the bill on account of it.
great object which 1 had in view (and
which I think the majority of the House
had in view) is accomplished by this bill.
By it tbe double standard of value is re
established in the currency ; by it "the
dollar of the fathers" is restored ; by it
silver is again made money. That was
the great object which I have aimed at
from the beginnning. The object was
not to make DO cents a dollar, hut to
make 4121 grains of silver equivalent to
one hundred cents, which was the dollar
of the fathers. If a majority of the
House hereafter thinks it wise to modify
the Senate amendments it can easily !>e
done. The bill can be supplemented in
the way which may be thought right. I
wish to save what we have got, and not
to hazard that great principle established
in the bill. I shall vote lor all the Sen
ate amendments lest we hazard the great
principle established
I now ask the previous que»*
logis la
The
■
cnate
oue of
The
and important
bill!
in
In
tion.
Mr. Hewitt moved to lay the bill and
amendments on the table. The motion
was rejected—yeas 72. nays 204.
The main question having been order
ed (181 to 43) the House proceeded to vote
upon the Senate amendments, the first
amendment providing that silver expressiv
stipulated in the contract, was concurred
in, 17G to 52.
The second amendment w as that which
strikes out the free coinage feature of
the House bill, and inserts the provision
limiting the coinage of the silver dollar,
aud providing that any gain arising from
that coinage shall be pahl into the trea
sury. It was concurred in—yeas 203,
nays 72. Mr. Williams voted nay.
The next vote was on the third
amendment, proposing an international
silver conference. It was agreed to, yeas
195. nays 71.
The next vote
ate aine miment, authorizing the issue of
certificates in exchange for silver coin.
It was agreed to without a division.
The other amendments were simply
formal, and were concurred in without a
division.
The bill now goes to the President for
his approval.
Senate
was on tho fourth Sen
Co. C'» Reception.
TUB SOLDIER BOYS ON DUBSH PARADE—A
SUCCESSFUL DRILL AND A GRAND
BALL.
The inemtiers of Company O. DuPont,
Guards, floated around the upper rooms
of the Manouio Temple, last uight, in full
dre^s uniform, and in tbe best poMsiide
spirits, determined to make tbe finest
kind of a show before the numerous
friends who bad gat hered to witne-w their
first grand drill and reception. In honor
of the occasion tbe armory was hand
somely decorated, aud Webster's dancing
academy, on tbe opposite side of tbe ball,
where the reception took place, was ap
propriately draped in national colors.
•Shenly after niuu o'clock the exhibi
tion drill oatne off in tbe armory, and tbe
company, under the skillful manipula
tions of L'aptaiu Batu'l A. Macallister and
Lieut. John M. Curtis, went through
"Hardee's Tactics," with lightning-like
rapidity, and with a precision that was
really remarkable, considering the very
short tune they have been practising.
A handsome silver medal, which was offer
ed by a number of ladies to the best dril
led soldier iu the ranks, was carried off
by Orderly Sergeaut F. L. Holiness,who,
with becoming meekness bore the "blush
ing honor," that was cast upon him. The
drill w as witnessed by a number of inter
ested spectators, who loudly applauded
the bold soldier boys, aud complimented
them upon their precision of movement
aud accinacy of step. It was a proud oc
casicn for Company U, aud
members can
feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.
After the drill the reception commen
ced In Webster's dancing »oaùxiny, and
soon the battle-scarred veterans were
whirling arouud the hall-room in com
pany with the fair women who had re
warded their success iu the drill with
similes of approval ami words of praise.
The reception was a relined and recher
che affair, and was rendered unusually
brilhaut by the eiquisite attires of the
fair ladies present, aud the glowing uni
forms that covered the well-modelled
forms <*f the members of Company C.
Dancing was continued uutil far into the
morning, and naught occurred to mar
the pleasure and enjoyment of those who
attended Company C's reception.
that tbe
ever look back to with
A Severe Accident.
'clock, as
Yesterday morning, at 5
John Hartman, Jr., son of John Hart
man, of the Ann of Hartman & Fohren
bach, was groping iu one ot the rooms of
tlie brewery, lie stumbled, and in falling
his right arm was thrust into a barrel of
boiling water and scalded in a terrible
manner. Dr. Kirchner was summoned
aud
viate
applied the proper remedies to alle
e tue great pain.
A IVew IM*h.
A new dish is being introduced. Rice
is partly ground and then cooked by
steam for two or three hours and allowed
to get cold. It is then cut in thin slices,
dipped in egg and cracker dust, like an
oyster for frying. It is then fried brown
and served hot. It is less costly than
fried potatoes, more palatable, aud deci
dedly more nutritious.
The Washington Ball.
The thirty-second annual ball of the
Washington Fire Company will come off
at Institute Hall to-uight. It will be a
pleasant and successful affair.
The IIlMtorleal Society#
ooxatioks ron the fast veak—the
ANNUAL ADUUESS »V jtUlOB
HOUSTON.
The regular meeting of the Historical
Society was held bist evening, the oecaf
Sion of Interest being the annual adilrees
before the Society (which ha/1 been twice
postponed) by Hon. Jolm W. Houston
one of the Judge» of the Superior Court
of this State. Tbe meeting was presided
over by Hon. D. M. Bates.
After the opening of the meeting, Dr,
L. P. Bush read a list, of the donations
received by the Society during the year
1877, as follows:
From Col. J. H. Jones, 17. 8. Marine
Corps, Boston, Mass,, eighteen volumes
and pamphlets, making a total of sixty
two presented by him during the past
three years. Also a cutty of the last will
and testameutiif Mary Morton; bequeath
ing tho "Old South Church" property In
Boston, to Captain Davis, in 1IKIS!, for the
purpose of ereetlng thereon a church.
From the Commonwealth of Massa
chusetts, lilty-three volumes, reports and
journals.
From Leander F. Kiddle, fifteen Ceu
tomiial reports.
From Mrs. B. E. Bead Conwell, two
fine steel engravings of General Lafay
ette and John Quincy Adams.
From Mrs. Joliu Anderson, four diplo
mas of Joseph Nicholas Nicolette from
various scientific societies of Europe and
America, containing the autographs of
the officers of the societies; also letters to
biin on scientific subjects from persons
in Europe, and various other papers.
From the New Jersey Historical So
ciety, various annual reports and a
copy of "East Jersey under the Proprie
tary Governor," a valuable work.
The Pennsvivaiiia Historical Society
Hlstorf
Kansas
M
agazine, also papers from the
1 Societies of Buffalo, N. Y.,
MU
and Iowa, mostly valuable works.
From Hon. John Bigelow Secretary of
State of New York, twelve volumes of
"The Documentary History of New
York," pertaiuiug to the early settle
ments by the Dutcn, Swedes and English
on the Delaware, ami a vast body or his
tory, just now issued.
From Samuel T. Worcester of Nashua,
N. H., various pamphlets and hooks.
From Theo. F. Crawford, Esq., Wil
mington, files of the Philadelphia Ledger
and New York Evening Post, for several
years.
Donations of books and pamphlets are
also acknowledged from G has. Henry
Hart, Philadelphia, Mrs. John Townsend
Mrs. Sophie M. Dupont, Dr. Samuel
Greene. Corresponding Secretary of the
Massachusetts Historical Society, How
ard M. Jenkias, Rev. Chas. Breck, D. D.,
formerly rector of Trinity P. E, Church,
this city, A. Boyd Hamilton, of Harris
lmrg, t'a., Dr. L. P. Bush, Prof. O. C.
Marsh and Hon. Tho*. F.
From the Historical and
Society of Boston, The Register, a u
terly publication, for 18054Î7, ana
1871-77, inclusive.
From the Essex Institute, Salem,
Mass., the bulletins of collections of the
Society for 1869-76, inclusive.
From Mrs. Hannah Shipley, of Rock
wood, Del., $300.
From the estate of the late Willard
Hall, $500.
A number of tho Massachsetts dona
tions in the above list were forwarded
through the efforts of Rev. Fielder Israel
formerly of this city.
Dr. Bush announced
Joseph J. Miokley, of Philadelphia, a
corresponding member of the Association
aud on his motion a committee was ap
pointed to prepare a minute of the
event.
Mr. Joseph R. Walter, tho Secretary
presented to the Society the registry
books kept at the Delaware Centennial
Building, ami the minute book of the
Firemen's Centennial Association, ac
companied by tho following letter.
Wilmington, Del*, Feb. 21.
Bayard,
l Genealogical
for
the death of
Joseph R. Walter, Esq., Sec' y of the Histor
ical Society of Del.:
Dear Sir:—You will please present on
behalf of the Firemen's Centennial As
sociation of Wilmington, the books kept
in tlie Delaware Centennial Building,
and also the minute book of said Asso
ciation. By so doing you will confer a
favor. Gko. McCall.
Jos. K. Adams.
Wm. Blake,
Sam'l Baylis, Jr.
Committee.
The donation was received with the
thanks of the Association.
Tbe President then introduced Judge
Houston, who proceeded to deliver lus
address, on the subject, "The Early His
tory of Delaware, and the primitive
questions of boundary between Delaware
Maryland and Pennsylvania." The ad
dress was of an interesting and exhaus
tive character treating the subject in
the most thorough and complete manner.
It carefully reviewed all the early settle
ments along the coasts of the Delaware
and Chesapeake, and detailed at length
the questions arising in those early pe
riods in relation to settlement and bound
ary between the Dutch, Swedish and
English settlers. It brought the history
of these questions up to the time of the
American revolution, at which time they
were all practically settled, except the
question of jurisdiction over the Dela
ware River, within the "twelve mile
circle," which is still undecided. Though
long in its delivery, occupying nearly
two hours, the address was full of inter
est, ami held tho undivided attention of
the audience to the close.
The comfort of the speaker and the au
dience, for a portion of the time, was
seriously interfered with by the noise
made in the room overhead by the drill
of Company C.
After tendering a vote oi thanks to
Judge Houston ami requesting a copy of
his addreess for publication, the Society
adjourned.
Funeral of Mis« Addit^ Fierce.
The funeral of Miss Addle Pierce, a
young lady formerly of this city, took
place yesterday, from the residence of
D Brainard Ferris, near Glaseow, Pen
caller Hd. A number of persons from
this city attended, among them being
several public school teacher», who took
with them numerous beautitul floral trib
utes The interment took place at Bethel
Church, at ulJlown. Cecil county, Mfl.,
and tlie funeral services were conducted
by Rev. L. Marks, of Hauovcr Presby
terian Church, tliis city.
Died of Apoplexy.
In the case of Wm. Madden, who died
suddenly at the Almshouse on Tuesday
evening, Drs. Ogle and Springer made a
port mortem examination and ascertained
that death was occasioned by aponlox>.
The iury of inquest reconvened last
evening and rendered a verdict to that
effect. Madden was a member of St.
Peter's Beneficial Sooiety, aud will he
buried by the Society ou Sunday afrer
noen, from D. Fox', office, Sixth and
Shipley streets.
THE CITY COUHCIL.
Regular Ncsslon V.aat Evening
—A Ulsrcsperttbl Communi
cation.
•The City Council met last evening,
President Lichtenstein In the chair.
The Public Building Committee re
ported in favor of granting the petition
of Charles Wood, asking for the use of
the City Hall; during the second week
in June next, for tbe purpose of holding
a festival. Adopted.
The City Treasurer reported $19,
652.59 in bank in bank to the crejlit of
current expenses. Paid out on order of
Ute Water Commissioners, since last
report *755.04. Total to date $83,820.
Tbe Chief Engineer of the IFater De
partment reported 21 men in bis employ
for the week ending February 19th. Pay
roll. $201.50.
Tlie Street Commissioner reported 10
men, and 4 single and 2 double teams in
bis employ during tbe week ending Feb
ruary 10th. Pay roll, $72.69.
The following petitions aud cummu
nlcations were introduced, read and re
ferred to the proper committees for fur
ther action.
Mr. Baker presented a petition from
E. P. Williamson, aud others asking fur
the extension of water pipes on Lincoln
street, between Gilpin and Shallcross
avenues, for the purpose of supplying
seven new bouses that are being erected.
Albert W. Smith and Charles How
land, asked to have West Ninth street
opened aud graded,fromthe OldKinkrotd
to Franklin street.
Mr. Downing presented the following
cauimunicstiou from a number of the
tire companies, which after being read
was on motion of Mr. Baker, ordered to
be returned as it was disrespectful to the
City Council.
To the Mayor and City Council:
At a meeting iu convention held in the
Washington Engine House, February
20th 1878, a majority of the department
being represented, tbe following resolu
tions were adopted:
Retolved ; That the said Chas. Thomas
First Assistant Engineer of the Fire De
partment, did on Lhe night of January
18lb, 1878,at the fire at Kiddles' Banks,
violate the rules of the Department, and
we do hereby denounce his action in this
case aud demand his resignation.
Be it farther Reeolved, That we as a
majority of tbe department, and also
city tax payers, do hereby denounce tbe
action of a majority of City Council of
tbe action they have taken in regard to
not sustaining the Chief Engineer in ac
cordance with the ordinancetnade Id; City
Council reorganizing the fire department
and also call tbe attention of City Coun
cil to the different statements made by
Mr. Thomas, to the Fire Committee, aud
also in city papers.
The communication was signed by the
following gentlemen as a committee
train the companies represented:
Friendship—John A. Schrader, W. C.
Leibrandt, Jr., Joseph Perkins.
Delaware.—Ferd Chairs, Joseph C.
Dalton, Robert W. Chambers.
Pbomix— W. J. Joyce, K. Palfrey,
II. K. Price. Washington— W. Mc
Fadden. Weccacœ— Ezra C. Lukens,
W m. Reed, Edward Dougherty.
Mr. Jones presented a petition from
James L. DeVou asking to have tbe
south side of DuPont street paved
from Delaware Avenue to Pennsylva
nia Avenue.
Daniel McKenney,petitioned for tbe
laying of water pipes on Madison
street from Front to Second.
A petition was read asking to have
Lincoln street north of Delaware Ave
nue graded.
Wm. Baxter asked for the refunding
of $5 overpaid water tax.
Mr. Baker presented a deed, Albert
Smith and Charles Howland for the
bed of West Ninth street.
Mr. Adams, had read an ordinance
to amend an ordiance entitled an ordi
ance, regulating the leasing of city
wharf property.
Adj jurned
ORDERS.
During the evening the following
ordere were directed to be drawn:
Robert Carswell, $116,81; Sundry
bondholders» $54,85, G. B. Underwood
$5,25.
Mew Castle Letter.
OFF THE BAB—IRON WORKS CLOSED —
A DANGEROUS PLACE ETC,
New Castle Feb 22.
The steamer Lord Olive was got of
tlie bar yesterday afternoon about
2 o'clock aud proceeded to l'hiladelphia.
The Delaware Iron Works shut down
yesterday evening and will continue
closed for a Tew days in order that the
emyloyees may celebrate Washington's
birthday.
Washington Avenue at Us junction with
tbe Hare s Corner road, Is iu adangerous
condition. The trunk for the carrying
off water lias decayed aud fallen in leav
ing bravely room for a carriage to pass.
Now that travel has been stopped in the
main road iu consequence of lepairiug
the rail road bridge some serious acci
dent may occur.
The steamship Ohio, passed down
yesterday at 4. 301'. M. To-day will be a
red letter day is this city. The
Amphiou Cornet Band will otter
attractions iu the City Hail to those who
love to "trip the light frautastic toe"
Whilst the lover of good music and good
eating will be able to satisfy himself at
the supper lu the Court House under the
stupides of Baptist Church.
Considerable complaiut was made at
theitlayor'B office last eveulug on account
of no lamps being lit In Bhawtowu
particularly on tbe Corner of 9th aud
Washington Avenue and 9th and Cray.
T he Board of Bducallon met lait even
ing
If there is anything that tends U
make a man believe this world is a
fraud a fleeting sbawdow or anything
else that is what it shottld'nt be it is to
have every fifth man you meet congra
tulate you, remarking at the same time
"that was a quieter" and theu offer to
discount our claim of $20.
SECOND EDITION
FROM WASHINGTON.
Passage of I he Amended Silver
Rill by «he Hause— An Au
thorise Statement that
the President Wilt Ap
prove.
WILL THB PBlSIDBKT VETO THE 8ILVBR
BILL?—A CHANGE OF M IND BKPORTK D
— PREPARATION FuH THE OOIN
AOB OF TUB DOLLARS.
Washinottom Feb. 21, 1878 .
It is reported here to-night on very
high authority that the President 'has
changed his mind about the Silver bill,
aud that he will sigu it on Monday,
which day it will go to him. It is said,
on the same high authority, that orders
have already been sent privately to all
the mints to prepare at ance to begin
the coinage of silver dollars with the ut
most force at their command. This in
formation comes from such sources that
it is entitled to credit. The President
is in Baltimore to-night.
The first amendment—a verbal one,
making silver universal legal tender,
"except where expressly stipulated by
contract"—was agreed to, l<2to 02. This
was Senator McDonald's amendment, of
which General Butler said the other day
that it would enable the national banks
to keep silver out of circulation by "ex
pressly stipulating'' that their customers
should keep their accounts only in paper
money or gold.
I n'^Executive Session—Rejection J of (Jener al
Williamson to be Collector at Ati o
Orleans.
The Senate to-day rejected General
Williamson, nominated for Collector of
New Orleans, by a very decisive major
ity of 15 to 82. The nomination is now
on
believed to be between Mr. «Packard and
JHdge Steele,and it is generally believed
that Senator Eastis, having obtained re
publican support to secure the defeat of
Williamson, is now disposed to support
Packard, whose nomination has already
been requested by twenty three repub
lican Seuatoia and by almost all the rep
resentatives.
Tbe Senate confirmed another auti
Spsnoer republican in Alabama—Smith
to be collector of internal reveuue. Sena
tor Spencer's opposition do** not appear
to be very potent. 2 he President has
selected all anti-Spencer men for the
Alabama nominations, and two of tbe
most important have now beeu confirm
ed.
Therepuplican anti-silver men, after
all their previous professions of opposi
tion to tbe Silver bill, became the main
ihstruinenu in its passage to day* Pri
vately they had already confessed that
they were afraid to help def.-at it, as
they could easily have done. They
wanted it out ot the way in fall canvass.
SOME WASHINGTON TOPICS.
A Bill to lie»tore 100 , 000.000
Avresof Lsnd to I lie I* u bile
Doinaia.
Washington, Feb. 20.—The House
Committee on Public Lauds to day
agreed to report favorably a bill forfeit
ing all land grants to tbe following
named railroads: Northern Pacific, Tex
as Pacific, Atlantic and Pacific, Oregon
Central, Hastings and Dakota, St. Paul
aud Pacific [St. Vincent extension aud
Braiuerd branch,] Wisconsin Central
North Wisconsin, Houghton and On
tanagon, Detroit and Milwaukee, Little
Rock and Fort Smith, St. Louis aud
Iron Mouutain, New Orleans, Baton
Rouge, and Vicksburg» North Louisiana
aud Texas, Florida and Gulf Central
Pensacola aud Georgia, Alabama and
Chattanooga, Cosa and Chattanooga,
Mobile, and Girard, Coosa, and Tennes
, Albania and Florida, aud Gulf aud
Ship Island. It is estimated that the
bill, if passed, will restore to tbe public
domain about one hundred million acres
of land.
The bill has been drawn upon the prin
ciples laidj down by tbe Supreme Court
in tbe Iowa case aud provides that all
grants for tbe construction of railroad
aud telegraph lines, whose conditions
have not been fulfilled or which have
not been earned, shall be deemed and
are hereby declared to be lapsed, restor
ed to tbe public domain, aud opened to
settlement forthwith without farther ac
tion by any oifioer of tbe Government
other than that contained iu this bill.
The bill is to drawn as to cover all possi
ble laud grants, and will be on tbe cal
endar ahead of any bills extending land
grants.
c
Congress fistcril.j
Xu the Untied states Senate, yesterday,
Mr. Whyte presented a petition of manu
facturers of plate iron of Baltimore, Md.,
remonstrating against a reduction of the
tarilf duties, which would result injurl
ously to their labor, aud also against the
restoration of the lax on tea and coffee.
A bill was passed for the reliof of the
Albermarle and Chespeake Canal Oom
Alter a brief aud unimportant
pany.
session, the Senate adjourned until
Monday next.
In the House, after the morning hour,
the silver bill having beeu reached. Mr.
Springer, of Illinois, raised a point of
order that the bill must go to the com
mittee of the whole, and a lengthy de
bate ensued, the Speaker finally over
ruling the point of order. The bill was
debated, aud then voted on by sections,
all of whsch were adopted by votes of
more than three to one. Tue bill now
goes to the l'resideul for his approval.
The House then adjourned uutil Monday
next.
Ileavy Senteuee for Perjury*
About the heaviest penalty ever im
posed in New York for perjury was
proaouuced Monday upon Cadwallads
er Evam, who was sentenced to five
years' impneoumeut for faise swear
__ the witness stand. His sworn
statement that he had never been an
inmate of a penitentiary *»as proven
false.
Pleasant to the taste, surprisingly
quick in effect and economical in price
—no wonder that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup
is the 'eading preparation of its kind in
the market.
mg
A Bcdurtlon.
On March 1st, tbe P. W. & B. B. R. t
will rtduc* tbe number of workmen In
tbe Locomotive Depar'^o*'^'*-twenty
per cent., at tbe name tin. - ley will
make a reduction of 15 per cent, in
wager.
Happy C al Wagner
Happy Cal Wagner and his incompar
able mlnstrt ls will appear at the Grand
Opera House, to night, and don' forget
it, for th» y are goiug to give one of the
beet minstrel shows ever seen in this city.
The diseases of babyhood are so rapid
ly weakening that tbe quickest
should be used to check them. Dr, Bull's
baby syrup is tbe unfailing remedy for
these complaints. Piioe 25 cents.
m -ans
DIED.
SPRINGER.—On the22d inst.,MrR. A. M.
Springer, wife of Peter Springer, of this
NEW ADVERT! sEMENTS.
W ANTED,—A girl to cook and do
house work. Apply at
fet>22-4t. 1105 Market street.
W ANTED.-Copy of the Dally Gazette
for Nov. 2», 1877. Ten cents will be
paid for the same at
THIS OFFICE.
OR RENT—The house No. 11 Market
street. Inquire of
PAUL BOGGAN, Rising Sun.
I
fe b22-It*
UHL1C SALE.
The Public Building Committee of
__e City Council will offer for sale on
MONDAY March 4, 1878,
at 2 o'clock p. m., at the City Hall
of the following wharf proper
ties, Tatnall, King and French streets, on
tire following terms, the lease to be for 3
years and to he paid semi-annually in ad
vance.
The committee reserve the right to make
one bid and to withdraw any property
when the bids are not satisfactory.
J. K. ADAMS,
Chairman of Publie Buildings.
L, W. Stidham A Son, Auctioneer,
feb 22 -ts.
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The 1
W
ASHINGTWN'S BIRTHDAY.
in keeping with the annual custom of
displaying fine meals on tbe above day.
I have procured
1,000 Pounds Centennial Hams,
Also fresh pork and a fine lot of sausages,
scrapple, etc., which will be sold at the
lowest rates.
C. GINDER,
Stalls No. 35 and 37,
Pecood Street Market.
feb20-4t.
LARGE SALE
-OF
Will be sold at public sale on the farm
of Cuarles A. Murphy, three miles west of
Newark, Del , on
Thursday, Feh'y28th,
at 11 o'clock, a. m.. the following
LIVE STOUK:
20 head of stock steeis, three pairs of
working oxen twenty head of fresh cows,
thirty bead of springers.
This sale will be positive and unreserved
to tbe highest bidders. A credit of 90 d-ys
will be gi
ties giving satisfactory endorsed notes, or
two per cent off for cash.
Joshua Meuough, Auct'n'r. febll-wts.
on all sums over »40, to par
PUBLIC SALE!
Will be sold at public sale on the farm ot
W. W. Torbert, Esq., ou the Lime Stoue
road, 3j* miles north of Blanton, in Mill
Creek hundred
'FRIDAY,
The 8th Day of MAKOH, 1878,
at 1 o'clock, p. in.,
3 head of horses, two of them good
work or farm horses, 1 bay mare
quiet—a lady can drive her any
where, twelve head of dairy
cows, selected with care and
ment some
calves by their sides and son«
bull, of good stock:
twelve head of stock pigs, 1 two-horse
wagon, nearly new; 1 trotting wagon,
large sleigh, 1 ox-cart 1 Buckeye reaper and
mower combined, 1 two-horse power
thresher and cleaner, in good order. 1 grain
drill with phosphate attachment, 1 corn
shelter, 1 feed cutter, Burdick patent; 2
Wiley plows, nearly new; 1 set or stage
harness, 2 sets of plow harness, and a great
many articles too numerous to mention.—
Dairy fixtures—2 churns, 1 a large churn
horse power, 1 two handle churn, cream
kettle and butter worker, 1 large butter
tub which holds 00 pounds.
Terms:— All sums of »30, and less, cash;
all sums over that amount a credit of six
months will be given by purchaser giving
a bankable note with approved endorser,
or three per cent, off f«>r cash, without in
terest. ARNOLD NAUDAIN.
L. W. Stidham A Son, Auct'rs. teb21-ts
judg
wlth
mS
snrTnging to calve;
profit, gome
Public Sale!
The subscriber having rented his farm,
will «oll
Public Sale, on tbe Premises,
In Mill Creek Hundred, on the road leading
from McCannon's Church to the Mermaid,
on
MONDAY,
The 11th Day of MARCH, 1878,
at 1 o'clock, p. m.,
the following personal property, to wit:
One good work and driving
horse, coming eight years Jah
old; 1 good farm horse, four
good milch cows, oue with VMLSoK
calf by her side: the others to
coming into profit.
Four flnesboats, Chester County vVuites
Farming Implements.—Two 2 seated
wagons, two market dearborns. I goed two
horse wagou, i hay rigging,
ft. slugle reaper, 1 chainpio
these machines are
1 champion 5
on light mower,
new having
run but one season, horse rake, 1 pair of
twin harrows, 3 flukes, 1 Heckendron
plow, 1 Wiley Na gi; double and single
trees, I log cbalu,2 sets of plow harness
rakes, forks, shovels, spade, hay kntie,
rope pulleys, double harpoon hav fork.l
fan, 1 corn shelter, 3 sets of single team
chains, 1 churn and a lot of articles too
numerous to mention.
Conditions—All sums of fifteen dollarst
and under, cash; all sums over tI5 a credl,
of 8 months will be given by the purchaser
giving a bankable note with approved se
curity, without interest if paid when due;
if not paid when due, interest from date
„.a. « . , JOHN R ACROSS AN,
Thomas Bracklu, Au£jg£g£feb 2 DwtM.
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