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THE H0BITI1TG STAB. PUBLISHED DAILY. BY BJLTKS OT SOBSCMWIOH IS ADTlkCl: me year, (by mall) postage paid.......... ? oo Sixmonthi, " ) " ......... 4 00 Three months( " " ) " " 3 35 One month, C " ) ". ... , 100 To City Subscribers, delivered In any part of the city, Fifteen Cents per week. Our City A gent are not authorized to collect for more than S months in advance. OUTLINES. Ouly 39 of nearly 1,400 of cotton claims allowed; 20 are under advisement. A mysterious stranger calling himself L. C. Tufis, suicided at Chattanooga. -Three men killed by falling from scaffolding in Philadelphia. Boyn ton Packing Co., Boston, failed. Morton submitted a joint resolution to elect President and Vice President by direct vote of the people. New York markets: Gold heavy 114J 114f ; cotton steady 13i13 .7-16; rosin $i 70$1 77i; spirits turpentine dull at 40J47. TUG NEV CONGRESS. A (ousrens or roans ill en and Law yers The Colleges Represented The Southern members. From the New York Tribune. The Forty-fourth Congress cousists of 292 representatives and 74 sena tors making a totafof 366 members. To this number must be added 9 ter ritorial delegates. In the Senate there are 42 Republicans, 29 Democrats, 2 Independents, and one vacancy. The Republican majority is now 11. In the Forty-third Congress it was 21. In the House there are 101 Republi cans, 177 Democrats, 5 Liberal Re publicans, 4 Independent.; Republi cans, 4 Iiidepeudent Reformers, and .j:h; vacancy, the Democratic ma jority iiei!i -63. The Republican in ijniity in the Forty-third Congress nits 105. Of the 3G6 members 140 have served in previous Congresses, while the remainder, 176, are with few ex emptions strangers in Washington. It is a Congress of young rather than old heads. A very large pro portion of the new members are in the early stage of middle life, one of t'lem being only 29, and only one boing over 70. All but 7 of the new members are natives of the United States. Twenty one were born in New England, 32 in New York, 31 in. Pennsylvania and New Jersey, 26 in the West, and 54 in the South. Three members were born in Ireland, 2 in Canada, I is an Englishman, and 1 a Gi-rman. Sixty-nine of the 176 members re ceived a college education. There are 6 graduates of Yale College, 2 of Washington, and Jefferson, 3 of. the college of New Jersey, 2 of the Uni versity of Alabama, 3 of the Univer sity of Virginia, 2 of the University of Georgia, 5 of Union College, 2 ot Hamilton, 2 of Bethany College, and 1 representative from each of the fol lowing institutions: Harvard, Madi s n, Wil'.iam aud Mary, Universit2 of ermont, University of Louisiana", Wellington and Lee, Amherst, Beth el, WiliiamSj IlliuoisjWesleyan, Uni versity ot Indiana, Georgetown, Geno ese?, Uuiversity of Wisconsin, Uni. versity of South Carolina. St. Mary's, JlcKendree, Franklin and Marshall, Kenyon, University of Iowa, RutV gets, University of Maryland, Wa turville, Columbia, Dnquesne, Asbury and a few other colleges. There is one graduate of the University of Gleason, Germany, and one member (B. B. Douglass) studied medicine in iheLTniversity ef Edinburgh. A large proportion of those who did not go to college received a fair education in common school or seminary. Two or three of the colored members from the South could not read until after the outbreak, of the war. There are to graduates from West Point. Twenty-eight of the new members weie secessionists and twenty-six of these served in the Confederate army. .Sr. Throckmorton of Texas, Mr. Hjll I Georgia and others were members of the Confederate Senate, and sev eral Southern members took high rank in the Southern army. Twenty-six members were in the Union army, and one was in the navv. Robert Smalls, a colored member from South j Carolina, had a varied experience, serving iu both arms of the service and on both sides. By trade a rigger and sailor he was a pilot on a South ern steambjat, and succeeded in seiz ing the vessel and joining the United Siutes fleet off Charleston. He was put on the navy list of the United .Mates, and was subsequently appoint ed .-econd lieutenant in a regiment of colored, troops. 1 he bar will have an overwhelming representation in the new Congress. O. the 176 new members 122 are lawyers, 31 are engaged in mercantile P'uuiik, 4 are physicians, 3 are bank ers, 2 are editor, 6 are farmers and 2 are coilege piofessors. All but 6 ot the 17 new Senators are lawyers, Senators Christiancy of Michigan and McMillan of Miunesota bin ing had perhaps the most exteuded experience at the bar and on. the bench. There are four ex-Governcrs Mr. Booth of California, General Ijumxide of Rhode Island, Mr. Eng i sh of Connecticut and Mr. 'Ran dolph of New Jersey. Only two of the new Senators have served an ap prenticeship in the House of Repre sentatives. Tbese are Mr. English of Connecticut, whoserved two terms during the war, aud Mr. McDonald f Indiana, who was 'in 'the House for a single term twenty-five years ago. 1 m et? o f the Southern Senators, were in the Confederate army, and one w-ts a Senator. - - The case of August Belmont "he Auditor of North Carolina, has been itintuded (from "United 'Stares ircuit Court) to the Stare courts. This suit is brought to compel the Auditor to provide for the payment of interest" on the special tax bonds. ... "1- VOL. XVII.NO. 65. LODfiB A- 91. Second Oar. IRaleich News.1 Brother Mills read his report on the Orphan work, which was rpfprrprl Various special committees on sub jects recommended in the Grand Mas ter'a address were aiDointed. and rpia olutions offered which were referred to appropriate committees. The committee on Charters anri Dispensations reported favorably on the work of the following Lodges, un der dispensation, and charters were granted to them: Numa F. Reid, Snow Creek, Trap HW, Mt. Mourne, oianiey ana iipex. The committee on the Grand Sec retary's books reported and recom mended the adoption Of his SUtTfTPB. tion requirino- subordinate lod make their returns by the 25th of No- vemoer. On'motion, the time of meeting of ine trrand Jjodge was changed from the first Monday to the first Tuesday 01 lecemDer. Committee No. 3, on Suspensions and Expulsions made a report, which was received and adopted. A resolution relative to donations to the Orphan Asylum was adopted. KLECTION OF OFFICERS. The following office! 8 of the Grand Lodge were last night elected for the ensuing year: G rand Master Geo. W. Blouut. S. G. W. Horace II. jNlunson. J. G. V. R. -V. Biackstoi k. G. Treasurer W. E. Anderson. G. Secretary Donald Biniu. Air. J. II. Mills was unanimously re elected Superintendent, of the Or phan Asylums for the next year. T JETJEG CITY. The Kails. The mails will close at the City I'ost-Of-fice until further notice as follows: Northern (night) mails fur all points North, East and West of Weldon, daily at . 5:45 P. M. " through and way (day) mails daily. except Sunday, 6:30 A. M. Southern mails for all points South, daily 5:15 P. M. Charleston, daily, at 5:30 A. II. Western mails (C. C. R'y) daily (except Sundays,) 6:00 A. M. Charlotte mail closes at 4: 15 P. M Smithviile (via Easy Hill and Town Creek) Tuesdays and Saturdays 6.-00 A. M. Fayette ville, and offices on Cais Fear River, Mondays and Fridays 1:00 P M. Fayetteville by C. C. R'y, dailv (except Sundays) .". 6:00 A. M Onslow C. H. and intermediate offices every Fridav 6:00 A SI. The Smithviile mailt), by steamboat, close at S A. M., daily, except Sundays. Mails for Easy Hil Town Creek, Bell Swamp, Supply and Shallolte, every Friday at 8 A.M. Mails delivered from 6:30 A. M. to 7:30 P. M., and on Sundavs from 8:30 to 9:30 A. M. Stamp Office open from 8 A. M. to 12 M., andirom 2 to 6:00 P. M. Money order or Registcr Department open same as stamp office. . Stamps for sale at general delivery when stamp office is closed. Key Boxes accessible at all hours, day and night. Mails collected from street boxes every da3r at 5 P. M. NEW ADVEHT1SEK1BNT8. Gekkbn & MACCMBEtt Prospectus. Harrison & Axles Hats, Caps, &c. Keuciiner &CaxdebBrob Corn, Oats. Shriek Bros Bargains, Bargains. DeRosset & Co. Goshen Butter. Edwards & Hall. Fire Crackers. H. B. Eilers For S.ale. Sec ad, " L' Arioso Club." Local Dole. Guard well your Christmas tur keys, or somebody else will eat them for you. Fish have been scarce in market duriog the past week, and the few -that ar rive bring good prices. A large number of foreigu ves sels are now on their way to this port. Send on your cotton and other ' truck." The stockholder of the Navassa Guano Compa:!' of Wilmington will hold their annual meeting at their office in th S city, this morning at 11 o'clock. The section of our repori of the proceedings of the Eastern Medical Asso ciation relating to diphtheria will be found eminently wot thy ot general consideration. 1 he telegraph reports the brig Nepm.i.t, from thw poll lor Glasgow, at iayiJ, wlieie sue amved leaking badly, uji would be aoic to proceed without re pairing. Sberitf Manning received a re quest yesterday tor tiie loan ol fourteen aaudcuils. V nai use I to be made of them wdl piolmbiy be developed in lue course of a do or lw.. We are requested to state that U. 11 Cuiisou has uot been removed from the position ol- mail t-gcut, tui has only uecu trausieried Horn mc C. C R. to the VV. N. O. R- Rii. successor ou the C C. Li. is W. o. Uoc-kcry. . Another day of. clouds, with once in a while a streak of auushine, was vouchsafed us yesterday. If the preachers brought the bad weather, as some of the sinful ones have been uncharitable enough to intimate, they did not take it away wjth them I; .,,-'..:,.".'. ':i .. - The only case of importance be fore Sampson Superior Court, w hich has oeeu in session a'Lulou. during the, past week, wai that of. a colored man, charged with attempting to shoot his wife and kill ing his child instead. He was convicted of manslaughter, but at last accounts sentence bad not been passed upon him. -3 WILMINGTON, BASTBHN IW EDIC A t. ASSOCIATION. second Day. The Association met pursuant to adjourn men t, Dr. Cobb in the chair. Dr Frank Duffy read an essay by his brother, Dr Charles Duffy, (that gentleman being unable to attend,) on " The Physio logical Action of Quinia." The essayist cited numerous authorities as well as cases in bis own . experience illustrating the value of the drug and determinate results follow ing its employment in practice, but totally denied jts tonic action, given in doses either great or small, giving bis reasons for be lieving it could not be depended upon to increase the strength of the patient, and taking occasion to caustically satyrize the practice of certain loose theorists who pre scrible it for an almost unlimited range of symptoms. On motion of Dr Satcbwell, visiting and city physicians not members, who might attend were unanimously invited to seats on the floor and to participate in the delibera tions of the Association. On motion of Dr Faison, the very able paper of Dr Duffy was laid on the table for further discussion. Dr. Robinson reported a case of cystitis preceded by syphilitic symptoms and com plicated with calculus, lielief by warm water, etc., and prevention of rigois conse quent upon mechanical irritation of parts during treatment by use of quinia, etc. In discussing the questions raised by re port of this case" Dr. Frank Duffy cited some cases of prostatitis easily mistaken for syphilis, and spoke of the effects of the various remedies tmployed in urethral fevers. Dr. Seawell followed iu remaiks on the same subject. On motion of Dr. Batch well it was Jledixdt That all papers read be referrad in course to the Publication Committee, without a special motion in each case. Dr. Seawell reported a case of luxation Of the humerus of an old lady by a fall. Although the displacement was of protract ed existence -before seen by Dr. Seawell it -was successfully reduced by himself, assist ed by Dr. Powers of Pender. The question whether the capsular rupture existing in this casa could ever be repaired by natural means was spoken to by Dr. Wood and others. The acting President excused several members from committee duty previous'y assigned and appointed substitutes. Dr Satchwell gave notice of a proposi tion to amend the provision of the Consti tution calling for semiannual meetings in such manner as to have hereafter only annual meetings. This wjh proposed in deference to the wishes of several physi cians proposing to become members but who could not attend meetings oitener. The Committee on Credentials and Nom ination of Members reported, recommend" ing thii admission to membership of Drs J D Roberts of Wayne, R F Lewis of Robe-' son, and M J DeRosset and Thos F Wood of this city. Report adopted and gentle men initiated! The Association then listened to an ad. dress of great interest from Dr Ennett of this city on the subject of " Diphtheria." In the course of his remarks the Doctor stated that he believed the disease was com municable only by actual contact with the exudation or the diseased surface. While it was known that a blister on the epidermis would produce a characteristic eruption or exudation he thought physicians should very seldom be misled in the diagnosis of this disease. He had been incidentally led to the use of fat pork locally applied, in connection with administ-ation. of quinine and ferrum as a remedy, and with consid erable success, however simple it might seem. He would not,however,be understood to give too great credit to its curative action n the present condition of our knowledge, although it had been tried to a considerable extent in a Northern city, and the result has shown a decrease of the average mor tality of 66 per cent, in its favor. Dr DeRosset made a valuable contribu tion to the general information on the sub ject, as did also Dr Wood and Dr Thomas, Sr , of this city. Dr DeRosset said that the disease was one set down as reaching its maximum prevalence during the spring and fall, but as our climate is oue of almost perennial spring, the disease, once established in a locality, prevailed with only remissions in its degree until finally extirpated. He thought its origination was favored to some extent by dampness and decaying vegetable refuse, and that some of the most frequent causes of its communication and spread were the abominable habit of constantly kissing children, the frequent change of ser vants to which our people are subjected, and the imperfect cleansing of towels, etc. Towels should be boiled in water contain ing a little carbolic acid. He had more faith in a nourishing treatment than in one of exclusive medication if the two could not by reason of circumstances be com bined.. He thought the efficacy of potassium chloride was usdally overestimated. For supplementary local paralysis of the flexors he preferred strychnia hypodermicaily ad ministered. He thought local applications of argentic nitrate and gargles of iron and tannin would sometimes prove efficacious and cited a number of remedies he had em ployed under special circumstances. Un less nourishment could be administered pa tient would die in every case. Dr. Wood stated with much force that in his opinion the first cases in this city were caused, like so many other diseases, by the impure drinking waier often used, owing to proximity of sinks and privies to wells, and by lack of proper ' ventilation and drainage, with presence of filth of all sorts. The speaker was cognizant of numerous in ORNING bT N. C, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1875. stances now existing in this city where vaults and outhouses Were placed almost at the mouths of wells, solhat the sinking of the fluids through ten'or twelve feet of cur sandy soil might contaminate the veiy streams which supplied the wells, and in some cases the water on standing was found to be absolutely reeking with pollu lion. The much vaunted salicylic acid had been valueless in bis practice. Dr Thomas said the disease often passed into prolonged constitutional disturbances when broken, instancing a case of paralysis of muscles of the trachea. Some cases in his practice resulted favorably where atom ized salicylic acid had been used they might, however, have done equally well or better with other remedies. Aphthous sore throat, be thought, was very frequently mistaken foi diphtheria, and families and neighborhoods unnecessarily alarmed. An "old woman's remedy," red onions and tar mixed with grease had been brought to his notice a good while ago, and some cases of a particular class and with particular treat ment had done well under it in his hands. He was inclined to yield the simple reme dies all due credit though the theory of their action might not be quite clear at first, T aerefore he encouraged all, and especially the younger members to diligence in the prosecution of their researches after specific methods for the treatment of these oc cult diseases. He thought the country practitioners bad in their greater leisure superior opportunities even to their brethren of the city for becoming thorough and emi nent in their art; indeed, the great Dr Mar shall ii,; l, nfter a lifetime of experience, had once.o.nd before the Medico-Chirurg- ical Society of London that if he wanted a physician to attend him personally in a grave disoider, he would seek him among the country practitioners of the Southern States of America. Dr Thomas' remarks were received with great applause. Adjourned to 3 P M. AFTERNOON SESSION. The President, somewhat recovered from his illness of the morning, being in the chair, the subject of "Diphtheria" was resumed. Dr Satchwell, in speaking of the domes tic remedies mentioned in the morning, told how the eminent Dr Valentine Molt used to enjoin bis students to study the sayings and doings of the old women. They were a class of practitioners whose experiments would lead to some gain in knowledge, though the results meanwhile to their poor patients might not always be beneficial. The speaker then eulogized Dr Mott. The President said" diphtheria and diph theroid were not generally both epidemic at one time; at least, not under his observation. Dr DeRosset agreed with the President in this, but thought it would be well to keep in vie w the question whether or not the graver disease mighty not be communi cated from diphtheroidal patients. He men tioned a theory of his in reference to the cause of the local paralysis incident to the disease, which seemed, worthy of consider ation. 'While the formation of a large clot in the heart and its passage into the middle cerebral artery and lodgment there in such manner as to prevent circulation in the brain would cause death, if the clot was smaller the embolism would pass to the smaller arterial branches and produce ob. struction and organic lesions of a circum scribed radius, with pressure, etc., upon particular -nerve-centres and resulting pa ralysis of parts to which the nerves were distributed; and he thought there was a tendency to such formations in the blood of diphtheritic patients. On motion, Drs DeRosset, Thomas and Wood were requested to reduce their re marks on this subject to writing, for pub lication with the proceedings. The President, Dr Hyatt, read an ac count of the treatment of a very interesting case of recurrent puerperal eclampsia oc curring in his practice. After remarks by other members, Dr Satchwell, from the Executive Committee, preseated the following: Wbuuai, The Eastern Medical Association, auxiliary to and co-operative With the State Medical Society, has coaraeeously entered the lists of oppo sition to medical demagogues end wilfal violators f the established code 01 medical ethics as well as oi true devotion to those ere at measures of science and Humanity which eater into tne worK ana aaty of the medical profession, it is mete that this mis sion of the Association ahosld always be borne la mind to the end that we should duly appreciate our obligations and responsibilities te organize within our oouiuls tne pioiession in the most efficient man ner and to illustrate to each other that it is nut for- oar own individual advancement we are to labor, but lor the advancement of the honor, dignity, ana iiiduence oi.the profession of medicine; wbue our i.iija m.s-ion Id to promote professional brotherhood aud lu encourage a high standard of protesbional e hied, it is incumbent, upon ss to be active in the pro'.ectiou 01 the people UKainst meai at quacnery and metlk-ai humuuiotery : nor is this all there is su iuvitiug field belo.e us in the demand for more en or gement to the studv of the medical bo tuny, loeaical climatology and medical topography of (he State, an well ss tu tecufe reliable accounts of tne endemic and ep demic diseases of Nortn Carolina; the promotion 01 these oojecis is net merely ine advancement of medical science, but Uw urotuoUon- of the health, the protection and- prolongation of theiivsaadDetgoodof.thepeop.eof the State, and w hue the medical profession khould inflexibly a there to the rate to as tne enactment by the lien ors! Assembly of no law for the exc usive be .ettt ef nuolic mens to tne law matung power piaas lor toe urouw Uon 01 the aforesaid objects and measuies'for the advaucemnnt of sanitary science, school hygiene, aodotaer means for the protection of the health aud lives of the people: to these ends it would be ad- visaMe to have ablate jtoara tieaiin in aona w u line; therefore Httoived. That the Pre-ident appoint a committee to memorialize the next Ueneral Assembly in favor of the establishment of estate Board of Health, aud to oiler with said memorial asuitaole bill for iU establishment. Received and referred to Publication Committee. ; Dr. Faison, of the same committee, called the attention of the Association to the names of certain members attached to a circular endorsing a patent medicine, said that some, at least, were used without authority," and moved the appointment of a committee to notify those concerned and have the names removed. Referred to a special committee on which Drs. Cobb, J Flowers and Morphy were ap pointed. Adjourned to 10 A. H. to-day. A number of members not previously re ported were in attendance yesterday. a ib OPERA HOUSE. The Berbers and Sol Smith Huseell Last night the Opera House was packed to greet the return of the Swiss Bell Ringers and their inimitable companion, the wittyi eloquent, versatile Sol Smith Russell. A crowd stood around the doors and in the aisles, so great was the desire to enjoy the favorites. We do not know where to begin, as we shall not know presently where to end. Taking the programme through, from the operatic overture by the Berger Parlor Or chestra to the Grand . March finale by the Silver Cornet Band it was a chaste, elegant, captivating and elevating entertainment. Miss Anna Morgan, we believe, had nev er appeared before a Wilmington au dience until last evening. She won all hearts by sweet ballads rendered in a clear.fmelodious voice, with the accompani ment of simple, unaffected, graceful man ners. Miss Anna Berger's serio-comic songs were perfection polished off. Her cornet solo was a choice piece from a full repor toirc. It is wonderful how she gets so much exquisite music out of a horn. Miss Klaisy is new to us, but her violoncello solo was so fine an introduction that she will no longer be a stranger in this "city by the sea." The music of the Swiss bells, though heard a hundred times, would still be sweet as an Arcadian dream. It is a music of the softest, purest, most exquisite character. Well, what shall we say of Sol? Two years ago he spent several days in profes sional and social converse with our people, who were charmed with his ability, good looks and gentlemanliness. There is but one Sol Smith Russell, and be is the "apple of the eye." His character songs, - board ing house mistress and "goose" song, last evening, were magnificent, and brought down the liquid salt from the eyes of all, as well as thunders of applause. Sol is a brick of Ophir that is to say he is golden enough to have over and over, and repeat as hash for breakfast. The conclusion of the whole matter is: Go to hear Sol and the Bergers to-night, and you will feel healthier and happier for a week. . . Superior Court. Court met at 10 o'clock, His Honor, Judge Henry, presiding. The following cases, set for trial yesterday, were disposed of: Henry VonGlahn t. W. B. Giles, Judg ment, non-suit. Jesse J. Cassidey vs. Edward D. King. Judgment for plaintiff. Henry Haars. Wilmington Savings Bank. Case dismissed at defendant's costs. B. G. Larkins vs. S. S. Satchwell. Judg ment of non-suit entered against plaintiff. John H. McKoy vs. W. F. Potter. Judg ment of non-suit entered against plaintiff. Nancy Brickhouse, Executrix, vs. Wil" mington Savings Bank. Judgment for plaintiff. Margaret Streidenger elcd., vs. Wilming ton Savings Bank. Judgment for plaintiff. Elizabeth Green vs. Wilmington Savings Bank. Judgment for plaintiff. The Bank of New Hanover vs. The Wil mington, Charlottee and Ocean Steamship Company. Judgment for $7,580 73, with interest from March 6, 1873. S. B. Blahnweilerta. First National Bank. Judgment for plaintiff. S. B. Kahnweiler vs. First National Bank. Judgment for plaintiff Frothingham, Boyles & Co. vs. Joseph H. Neff. Judgment for plaintiff. Execution stayed until March 15th, 1876. The remainder of the cases set for trial yesterday were continued. Court adjourned at 1 o'clock until 10 o'clock this morning. Gen. Xilller. Yesterday Gen. R, D. Lilley arrived in our city. He is on a mission that '.com. mends itself to all who admire the charac ter and reverence the memory of the great Southern soldier who sleeps the calm sleep of death m Lexington, Virginia. He comes as the representative of the Lee Memorial Association to receive contributions to a fund which is intended to erect a mausoleum for the protection of the recumbent statue of Gen. Lee and the remains of the illus trious warrior in Lexington. We need not say one word in favor of this sacred enter prise, and simply express our confidence in the success of Gen. Lilley's visit: He will be in Wilmington several days. magistrates Court. Before Justice Cassidey, yesterday, John Haggett, colored, was arraigned oa. the charge of cursing-' and abusing his' wife, Mary'Haggett, on the public streets. Mary Haggett, charged with assault and committing a misdemeanor (two cases), had a hearing before H." 'Brewington,: J. P., who ordered her to jiil for twenty days for non-payment of costs. She was subsequent ly released, however, on guaranteeing the payment of the same. Coantr Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners met yesterday, pursuant to adjournment; pres ent, Commissioners Morris and Nixon. For want of a quorum the Bbardtook 'a re cess until to-morrow (Friday) morning,; at 10 o'clock. t ; ; ; Some speculation is indulged in as to the cause of the failure to get a quorum of the Board twice in succession, and a little anx iety is felt for at least one of the missing members. Some say he has .taken a trip te the Sbund-,xthers that hehas."goneWeBt." Oh! 8. where art thou?. i 7- Don't forget the grand ball of Cape Fear Light Artillery Company, Friday, evening, at the City HalL The object is to complete the uniforming and equipment of this fine company. A H . TVT-rrrvT -s- . .x. W HUJLiJj INU. Z.OiZ. More Ihlevery-TUe Only Remedy. Some of the chicken' thieves made a raid upon the premises of Mr. W. F. Wenzel, residing nn ttiA inrnr rcf 'Fifth anrl Mill. 7 . rr- ' , - . berry streets, on Tuesday nighf, and uc- caeded in carrying off light grown fowl. and two fine turkeys, the latter of which were being fattened for Christmas. . The same night a quantity ot clothing was stolen from a line in the yard of Mr, Schwartz, who resides next door to Mr. Wenzel. ; . : .. '- The business of regular systematic thieve ry has become rampant In the city and there seems to be but little if any protection or safetv.for ' the ' nronprf s citizftn.' "" n . v .. ? .iy ' - " J after day and night after night we hear of dwellings being broken open or otherwise entered and robbed, chicken coopsdivested of their contents, wood piles depleted and thievery of every description being carried on, and but few of the miduight prowlers, marauders and thieves are ever detected or disturbed in their lawless, de moralizing and despicable occupation. The Only remedy, it would seem, for the great" evil which is now making such fearful strides in the community, lcstswith our citizens themselves, who should first see to it that every necessary precaution is taken to guard against loss by the depredations of the scoundrels which Infest the community, and then be prepared to give them a warm reception whenever they are detected in the act of gratifying their thievish propensi ties. As the force is now constituted it would of course be folly to look to the police for protection, except in a few of the most im portant localities. One More Unfortunate. A colored man by the name of F. N. Decker was arrested Tuesday night, charged with stealing a piece of meat from the store of Mr. G. C. W. Muller, on Fourth street, between Church and Castle, He was lodged in the Guard House to await a hearing be. fore the City Court, the cases on the docket of which have been, rapidly accumulating during the illness of the Mayor. Election. At the adjourned annual meeting of Wil-1 mington Library Association, held last 1 uiiii, iui iiui nuvu vruca was ciccicu x 1 co lder) t, (Col W L Smith declining a re-elec tion), T W Jewett Vice President, and the following named gentlemen Directors: W L Smith, W L DeRosset, R J Jones, Gra ham Daves, A Wronski, C E French, G C Kelley Deaercora arrested. Wm. Leary, Chas. Roberts and Henry Williams, seamen, alleged to be deserters from the schr. Ann Dale, were arrested yes terdays by Special Deputy J. A. Ashe, on a warrant issued by Justice Cassidey, and lodged in jail for safe-keeping until called for by the captain of the vessel to which they belong. Range of Thermometer. The following was the range of the ther mometer at the Signal Bureau, in this city, yesterday:; 7 A M., 50; 12 M., 52j 2 P. M., 52; 4:30 P. M., 51; 9 P. M' 48; 11 P. M , 47. t- Cooler, north : and west winds, partly cloudy or clear weather to-day. CITY l-TEBlb. Book buibmi.-tm mobhum STaa Book BftdV ery does aH kinds of Binding and Ruling in a work manlike manner, and at reasonable prices. Mer chanta and others needing Receipt Books, or other work, may rely on promptness in the execution of their orders. Tbaxstm FBumne-UnLs. Invaluable to rail road companies, steamship companies, banks, mer chants, manmiactnrers and others. They are en during and changeless, and will copy sharp and clear for an Indefinite period of time. Having just received a fresh supply of tbese Inks, wears pre pared to execate orders promptly and at moderate pnees. , - hacking away and disturbing the preacher or orator witn ineir eongn. use ur. vnu-s vongn syrup at ence; it only costs sb cents a ootue. , Spirits Turpentine Salem bad a hve-incu snow Saturday morning. - Hillsboro Recorder : It ia sad to see so many places of business closed. On the block facing the court house Webb's is the only store occupied.. We nope to see this changed at the opening of the new year, of which there is a prospect. Charlotte So. Home: While the young ladies of St. Mary's were out at an evening concert, some irreverent wretch nailed up all the gates, and the spectacle 01 seventy-nve young maidens, in fashionable attire, climbing the fence in a row, was, as a victim writes, "almost sublime. Weldon News: On Thursday last the residence of Mr. George P. Pope, in lower Halifax, was burned to ashes. It caught from a chimney in the day time and was destroyed. All the iurnitnre was saved, and some of the. doors and windows were actually pulled off and saved.. The total loss is about hve hundred dollars. At the recent term of the Fed eral Court at this place, Judge Dick ordered the Deputy Marshalto 'adjourn this (Jour until 3 o'clock this afternoon." Where upon that officer made the following pro clamation: "Oh, yes ! Ob, yes ! Oh, yes Be it known to the good people of North Carolina that this honorable Court now stands adjourned. God save the United States and this honorable Court three o'clock fids afternoon! The general impression was that after the hour of three the Court didn't need the protection of the Lord and pro posed to take care of itself. Raleigh News: ' During the month of November Superintendent Mills, of the Oxford Orphan ; Asylum,' travelled through Eastern Carolina with nine of the . Orphans giving concerts for, the. benefit- of the Asylum. During the month he travelled 315 miles by private conveyance, at a total cost for alt expenses of $11 60,and obtained from contributions $1,200. . During s this .time he travelted'.onflve different steamers., on the Cape Fear, Tar River, Chowan and Casbie, rivers without any cost. . This months work placed the Asylum ahead of all indebtedness for past months. RJ.TK8 OF AliVfcKTiSIN.. Oct Square one day,,..... -. ,1 0 two days,.... ' three days... 1 t four days i .! fire days.. 3 ft one weak 8 M Two weeks t 6 Oc Three weeka 6 6e Cne month 8 00 Two months 15 W Three months SS CO Six months.. 85 (K) one year. 50 CI "Contract Advertisements ta.lt itn at propoi I uonaieiy low rates. . Five Squares estimated as a quarter-column, and ten squares as a half -column. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I s PROSPECTUS i ONSATl-EDAY. THK 8TH DAY OF JANU- KJ AEY, isr the undersigned will commence tte SVZT I iyihias in this btate, the rUnUed States and tte iree While the Pytftian Etho will be published in the interest of the Knights of Pvthinn. it. will vr in mind the three Great Cardinal Prlnclules whirh unite ng Friendship, Charity and Benevolence. KememberinK this, the columns of the Echo wi!l ever be open to Benevolent Societies. The LO, u P., I. O. H. M. and the F. & A. M. will each havp a space through which they will be heard. The ob ject of the jS" c,o will be to give the latest inform turn obtained at the hour of going to press, 011 ail topics of Interest connected with the urder at home and abroad. It will aim to become the constait Aim'AhrouSh. "ful selections frm the best companion 01 every Brother in the. Laud; it will I Winers, 10 Decome an acrpcahlA vlaifnr itmtl.v friend and cennsellor in the families of the cntitl; jiroinernooa, ever exrtinglts best influences and maintaining the best interests, in all its depart ments, tending to the general weal of the Order. Its highest ambition will be to become worthy, through its writings, of the good will and patronage of all others. i The PytfiianMho will be published every Satur day at ON ft DOLLAR per annum. Advertisements solicited and inserted at low rait. GKRKEN & MACUAIBKR, decJMf Editors and Proprietors. Bargains! Bargains! y K STILL CONTINUE J"0 SELL AT COST.' Z O OK A T 0 UR PRICES ! FINEST LINEN COLLAItS, 00 per dozen; WOOLEN UNDERSHIRTS, fl SC; MERINO UNDERSHIRTS. E5 cents; BEST BRITISH SOCKS, 3 00 dozen. We are selline Clothin? for as r.nr ppii lea tliow was ever known to be sold at before in this city. GROCERIES ! 1000 BAERELS G00D FLOUR, IQ0 BARRELS REFINED tl'GAR, 0 BAGS COFFEE. Fire Crackers, J 00 BOXES FIRE CRACKERS, g0 BOXES RAISINS, Q AfBARRELS APPLE3. For tale by dec 9-tf EDWARDS & HALL. Corn, Oats, Hay and Meal. oOO Basbels Corn in Oil Bushels Oats, - 200 81168 Prime Kastera Day r Bushels Water Gronnd Meal For sale bv '- decO-tf KERCHNER & CALDHR BROS. Molasses, Molasses, Molasses. - Hhds and Barrels 8. H. Molasses, 200 Ebda n(I Barre8 Cub 3uriB8ca KA Hhds and Barrels Demerara Molasses. For sale by KERCHNER SB CALDER liROS. dec9tf Fire Crackers, Fire Crackers. -j! 00 BOXES FIRE CRACKERS. Foreolc by dec 9-tf KERCHNER A CALDER B.U0 8. Coffee, Coffee, Coffee. 200 BAGS COFFEE. For sale lv dec 9-tf KERCHNER A CALDER BSCS. Groshen Butter, SMALL LOT OF. GOSHEN BUTTER JUST RECEIVED, which we offer at low figures. dec 9-lt DeRQSSET & CO. Prime Virginia Hams. BOUT 800 lb OF THK VERT CHOICEST Old Virginia Ham ' in store and for sale by dec9-2t DaROSSET & CO. . For Sale. A. FINE FAMILY HORSE, WORKS BOTH IN single and double harness. Can be teen at P. 3. Southerland's StabJcs. dec 9-lt H. B. EILERS. Hats, Caps and Furs. FUR AND SILK HATS. CHILDREN'S FANCY TURBANS, TRUNKS and Traveling Bags, - - At " HARRISON ALLEN'S, dec 9-tf City Hat Store. S9 Front St L' Arioso Club. The REGULAR MONTHLY HOP OF THE L' Arioso Club, will take place this evening at Lip- Bin's Hall: M y s iau not oeing in sumciem repair to noia u mere. K. 1v AJfDWtWS, A. R. CAMPBELL, Committee. dec 9-lt MILLINERY. The UNDERSIGNED WISHES TO INFORM the ladles that she . has -just returned from New York, where she has been for several weeks making her Fall parchases in ' Fine French Millinery, and will be prepared m a few davs to show her friends and the public generally the latest styles 1m FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS AND BATP, and everything pertaining to the business. I nave, also a very fine selection of Fancy Woods, consict - ing or Ladies Corsets, IIoop Skirts, POMPADOUR'S LACES. FRINGES, BUTTON! SLIPPEB PA TTERNS, MOTTOES and Frames, Linen Collars and Cufl"g,BaLdk-eWetF, Neck Ties. Buching Belts, Switches, Braids, and the largest ana cheapeet stock ef Zephyr Worstad and Shetland Wool to be had this side ef Baltimoie. Orders from the country solicited and attended to with iomptaese and care. variety store, s jearzei street. . oet 3 naetf MRS. L. FLANAGAN. Horses and Mules at I AM HERB, AND DETERMINED TO SILL 17 Horses and Utiles at Anctlon, Ok Thttrsdat. 9th nrsr. at 1Q& O'clock A. Jfl.. At comer of Princess and Second Streets. JAMES BONER. CP.0NLY & MORRIS. deeS-St . - - . Auctioneers. Latest Styles. HAVING RECEIVED BY EXPRESS BLOCKS of the latest styles of HaU fer Ladies and Chil dren, Mrs. Virginia A. Orr is prepaeed to alter, press and bleach work entreated te ner.. Old Beanets and Gentlemen's Panama Bats made to Look; as Well as New. For Dsrtienlar call on or tena to MRS. ORR. os Nun, between 3rd and 4th streets. . it - II- m 4 -1. 4 ?1 1 -'? 'i j ' :.' i ,',4' l-t 1 - Hi -It s ,4 $ I i . h 1 .ifi-i W . I! I u '4' i t;1 ' f I'M i: 11'