Local notices and ads mix with war news and theater
A fragmentary page lists items from holiday sales and cigar warnings to theater notes and a fire at Harrington's Opera House. Mentions Believers, a Delaware line, and various ads on Market Street. reports a December fire causing substantial damage and a rough note on diamond discoveries at the British Museum.
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Maineey
Smith's
Haseell & Pean
Audi Market
Ransell & Reap
Christman Presents
Oper House Cigar
Russell & Penessinuae
Metermor City
Trowkurer
Vincent
Christi
Absern
Court near close continues night session in Our County Courts
Specially reported for the Gazette, the session did not end last night as announced and will continue tomorrow. Proceedings include rulings on attachments, judgments for plaintiffs, a discontinued suit, and a Harris ejectment appeal argument, with jurors discharged until February term.
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Aimouin
New Castle
Dhef
Comesus
Gaza
Gilmour Ya
Griffith
Penniligton
William Bryson
James McCluskey
Turner
Plaintel
David Irvin
Andie M. Finnegan
Pennigton
William G. Gibbons
William
Lamibson
Spruance
Paintil
Mouney
Plato
Emlin Hewes
Williar
Lambsons
Spruacce
Plain
UMP
Jodney
Plainuil
Iaac C. Pyle Va
John Townsend
Rodney
Metley Vs. T. W. & 1. 1. BR. Co
Oelock
Love
Joh
Gaul Goelock
Lors
Staate-Wilson
Spuance
Caucus Chooses Candidate for City Watch Post
A Democratic City Council caucus met in the clerk’s office last night to decide on a candidate for treasurer watch. It is widely believed Peter Springer was selected, though attendees offered no definite confirmation ahead of the council meeting and election.
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Fire- Watch
Tre-Watch
Peter Springer
Pennypacker & Co
Baraca Q. LaVille
Baltimore
J. L. Killgore
George Morgan
The
Herald
Philadelphia Times
New Castle
Liberty and the Republican danger in 1860s politics
A citizen denounces Republican leaders in Washington as unscrupulous, arguing they plan to alter New York laws for party power and centralize government under Grant. The writer warns of loss of liberty, the rise of aristocracy, and the peril to free ballots, promising more remarks in a future letter.
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Republican Party
Washington
New York
Congress
Janis
Sam
Dito
Grant
Habeas Corpus
Beal
Napoleon
Ulysses
Johnson
United States of America
A. T
Notable figures and events in 19th century society
The report lists various personalities and happenings from politics, literature, and society. It mentions George Augustus Sala receiving $10,000 for work in America, Epes Sargent’s earnings, Ida Lewis near diphtheria, Milord returning home from global travel, Dr. McCosh’s Emotions, Colonel Hayes’ illness, the Duke of Argyll’s American impressions, and General Sherman’s theatre attendance. It notes Mrs. Christianey’s move, John B. Gough’s Eastern lectures, Mr. Sutherland as a New York missionary worker, an indignation meeting in Augusta led by Senator Blaine, Republicans in New Orleans forming a publishing company, Ex Governor Hahn as editor, and land sales involving Tschudy & Catts and Middleton.
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Montgomery Blair
George Augustus Sala
America
Epes Sargent
Boston
Ida Lewis
Newport
Robert E. Lee
Milord
McCosh
Princeton College
Colonel Hayes
Pittsburg
Duke of Argyll
General Sherman
Washington
Christianey
Peru
Lina
John B. Gough
New York
Sutherland
Bob Hart
Conseil
Maine
Agusta
Blaine
New Orleans
New Orviewns Ledger Publishing Company
Hahn
Col Martin Promotes Carp Stocking In Delaware Waters
Col Martin, formerly Representative in Congress, now guides U S Fish Commission actions for Delaware. He plans to stock streams with carp to boost the state’s fish industry, sending the first lot to Samuel Townsend in Kent County for distribution in Appoquinimink and Blackbird Hundreds. Delaware officials stress carp as a staple food fish suitable for local rivers and ponds.
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Jongre
Martin
Delawame
Congress
Col
Delaware
Col. Martin
Bute
Ube
House of Representatives
Cole Martin
U.S. Fish Commission
Wash
Jogton
Baird
Rivéra
Seilies
Veelaware
Perea
England
Col. Mattin
Local School Reading Event Hosts Pupils and Guests
Miss Agnes Ogle's Ithual No. 6 pupils presented an afternoon reading and song recital for invited guests. An exhibit featured painting by Decateur H. Miller, recently signed by Joe Harlan and Hollingsworth Company, in the city. A midnight service is planned at Old Swede's Church on Christmas Eve. The Warren Club held a reception at Webster's Dancing Academy last night with about fifty couples led by Win Baker and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Ogle
Ithual No. 6
H. Miller
Mit
Joe Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Alix Btewait
Warren Club
Webter
Win, Baker and Wife
Webster’s
Masonic Temple
W. H. Baker
K. S. R. Butler
Market Street
Butler
No. 6
City Debtors Audit Underwood to Push Payment Crusade
City officials prepare to confiscate property of long‑owing delinquents next week if debts are not settled. Several clubs will also be turned over to the City Solicitor for collection as the city seeks funds and to stop unpaid accounts.
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Underwood
Dueling in court ends with jail and fines in county matter
Two men appeared in police court after being seen with a blue jacket near a railroad. The Mayor sentenced one to fifteen days in county jail. A separate incident saw James Thompson, a large man, violently resist arrest and incur a fine plus costs. Two youths faced theft charges for taking an evergreen tree, reprimanded by the Mayor. William Trusty was fined and ordered to pay costs for assaulting a former partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allmond
Jones
James Thompson
Whelan
Thompson
Maxwell
Charles Downey
Charles McCain
Joseph Pyle
Officers Elected at St. John's Chapter No 4
At the regular convocation of St. John's Chapter No 4 Royal Arch Masons, officers for the coming year were elected and installed. Names include High Priest Thomas Davidson, King Isaac N Wood, and Treasurer Isaac A Pyle with others appointed by G of A Trimble Quigley and James C Aiken.
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St. John's
Royal Arch Masons
Thomas Davidson
Isaac N. Wood
Wm. C. Hangerly
Isaac A. Pyle
William Marshall
G. of
A.J. Trimble Quigley
P.S
James C. Aiken
John Hazlett
Vuila
Joseph McBride
Thomas U Carpenter
Reed
Reception for General and Mrs. Grant at Drexel home
Wealthy guests gathered at Mr. A. J. Drexel’s residence at Thirty-ninth and Walnut last evening to honor General and Mrs. Grant. Notables including Secretary Evarts and Secretary Sherman mingled among divine dignitaries, while Grant stayed in one room and Mrs. Grant observed from a sofa.
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Drexel
Grant
Lokout
Evarts
Sherman
Belknap
Robeson
Congress Adjourns Amid Rules Revisions and Committees Named
Congress adjourned with no business beyond appointing the Committee on the Colored Exodus chaired by Mr. Vorhees. In the House, Blackburn announced a revised set of rules as a special order for January 15. Committees on Interoceanic Canal and Yorktown Celebration named. Sc reen boat bill set as special order for February. Local note mentions Col Hughlett releasing salmon into Maryland waters, and Annie Lopez arraigned for following and abusing William Trusty with bail set at 100 dollars.
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Congress
Senate
Vorhees
House
Blackburn
Riles
Yorktown
King
Louisiana
Kenna
West Virginia
Esquire Hagany
Annie Lopez
Trusty
Bin
William
Annie
Cable completed links Lewes to Cape Charles
The signal cable from Lewes Delaware to Cape Charles Virginia is finished. The work was supervised by Mr. H. W. Naylor of this city enabling instant signaling along the peninsula.
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Lewes
Del
Cape Charles
U. S
8. W. Naylor
Drexel Hosts Grant Reception Attended by Local Notables
At the Drexel reception in West Philadelphia last night General Grant was greeted by notable attendees including D B Cummins and Joseph R Chandler. Earlier, a Philadelphia policeman, Robert Hamilton, was identified as the person who left a stillborn infant’s body at Eddystone. The Philadelphia Times criticized Grantism in abundant coverage. Miss Mary A Murray sued General Tyler for 20000 damages for assault in Baltimore. Mrs Lincoln’s grave near Lincoln City Indiana received a simple monument funded by Lamied Stadebacker. Warren county overcharge suits against ex freeholders were dropped after jurors could not agree. Grant and Mrs Grant attended a reception at Drexel’s afterward.
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Drexel
Gen. Grant
A. J. Drexel
Philadelphia
D. B. Cummins
Joseph R. Chandler
Eddystone
Chester
Robert Hamilton
Mary A. Murray
Common Pleas Court
Baltimore
General Tyler
Miss Murray
Tyler
Hayes
Irs
Lincoln
Linecoln
Lincoln City
Ind
Lamied Stadebacker
South Bend
Warren County
General Grant
Commercial Exchange
Sufrey of Here troops alarm England in latest cable news
In Naples Ismail Pacha, ex Khedive of Egypt, ties it at Naples. A royal decree limits fines for vessels from Northern US ports. Britain grants pensions to Sir Louis Cavagnari’s family and others. The Times reports Irish charity funds raised in Cleveland for the poor.
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England
Loxpon
Ismail Pacha
Egypt
Naples
Italy
United States
Louis Cavagnari
Cabul
Viena
Denblatt
Ecandria
Don Pacha
Massala
Abyssinia
John
M. Cochery
Chamber of Deputies
Ireland
Times
Duviin
Cleveland
Obi
Rossa
Soldiers' Home in Pennsylvania Proposed by Citizens
A mass meeting in Ente, December 19, presided by the mayor, urged Congress to establish a soldiers' home in Pennsylvania with a proposed $100,000 endowment at a U S marine hospital. A committee was named to pursue the project.
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Ente
Pthig Eveni Aes
Pennsylvania
United States
Garry
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Jersey City
Cher
Jesse Grant
al Covington
Keann
Tee
J. Fuotner
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Witla
Oriel
B.J. Campbell
Pitty
Jou
Layelletine Livery Company
Leulwiwasa
Lan
New Arbana
Etalelphia Wilmington
Bal Halirod
Bunoumean
Wismary U
Wiladourh
Helings Wesnion
Weil
Wail Crane
Opera House
Gazette
Progre
Delaw- Alita
Ubever
Loterest
Will Mentary Iml
AIO Hietiiok
Second Streets
Thie
Jamon
Lastes Yndos
Jamates
Tyndall and Smith
Lie
Uw British Museum
Hirt
Harrington
Maes
Haverly
Pern
OUR County Courts
Shakespeare
Robson
Crane
Spain
Urane
Clare
Fraver Coulter
Lipman
Syracuse
Ephesus
Nixon
Barber
Eyisesus
Sage
C. F. Thomas & Co
Pur Danites
Sunday Times
McClure
Academy of Music
St. George’s Hall
Davis
Hawkins’ Cigar Store
Seventh
Market Streets
Messrs. Tschudy & Catts
Smyrna
Blackbird Hundred
Host, Middleton
Mr. Middleton
the Gazette
Shields Library Association
Adelphius Gratliude
Adelphia Lodge No
John Murphey
William Parades
Costa
Samuel Miller
Milford Square
Pennsylvania House
Saenger Hall
Fourth Street
Walnut
Thomas
Carpenter
West Street
Second
Liberal League
League
King Street
Lewis Moore
John Leslie
Jaffa
Palestine
Bulletin
American Iron and Steel Association
Far East
R. Thomas Linn
Alexandria
Mohammad
Mecca
Beauty
Longress
Hughlett
Maryland
California
Sassafras
Bohemia
Rivera
Middletown
Cambria Freeman
Tuey Row
Bam Fancico
Batter Creek
Rathe
Cor
Chicago
Vallejo
Cal) Chronicle
Mordecai
Penn Pps Et Ieee
Gazsrrsat
Northara
Fourth
King Streets
Ida
Wandolph i Peters
OTICE
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baur
BR. BR
Payabont
Beeta
A. Horner
Serrtate
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Heald & C
Clayton House
Butler’s
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