The Daily Gazette from Wilmington, Delaware • 1

SET. ick a 9 VOU XI- NO. '221. WILMINGTON, JANUARY 16. 1883.

ONE OKNT. jr MASON 1C TRM PI. Thursday, Jan. 18, '83. Maggie Mitchell Dramatic Association In Henry J.

Byron's Ureatest Four-act Entitled "BLOW for BLOW. Supported by the Professions! Ladles: MISS NELLIE PANNOTER, MISS UtWING, MISS JENNIE 8TANCLIFF. Admission. 25 and no charge fur Mats. Which Can three In advance nt C.

F. Thomas A Co. 's CITY OMDIKANCMS. ORDINANCE TO FURTHER amend an ordinance entitled "as ORDINANCE TO FURTHER aIIKNI) ORDINANCE entitled an ordnance TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE AN 'INaNCE CONCERN tVfii THF. OF TUE CITY." Ik it ordained by the City Council of Hk TiON 1.

That the ordlnanoe entitled, "An onltnsn to further amend an ordinance entitled an ordinance concerning the health of the Hly, be. and the same la hereby nmrnded. out of said ordintnoc, poragranh 's of MN-tlon" and substituting, mllmi of the words hdlowlng, to wit wells of privy, which may 'ted within the citv shsll digged to depth of twenty feet, I rust six deep, at the option the proprietor, proviood, however, that in ufa tlx feet p. It shall nd w. II bunit 1 The or Khali be at owner or the case be built am! ala on UuoruJ with St the bottom, In a rainent tinnervlouto water the wall shall b- puddled with root thick, except where the Is digged In solid clay graninf.

nd al that where rucks, or ing or flowing Into the Burlm of the ground or her tint obstacles render It Inexpedient, In the Judgment ol the street Oomuilsidoner. that such well should be made of the depth of twenty feet such w. 11 uimv sunk to any depth less than twenty feet, and not less than fix foot, as uoon application to hlin may allow by the Htreet Como I stouer. who consider the of the partlcul i depth os he deems who may excavate dsv permonentiy from beneath the reel nt kverjr pe to xcavateJ a privv wall within the city before walling or llulnx the umr, Ive uoitoe to the Ht reel C-ommlM'on-r, whose It be to Inspect It, If It be cxekvntod In accordance with the ctlon, he iha 1 direct It to In- walled, or cemented and puddled, Uie raae inay require, and after uch waillnr. remi nting and middllnx, shall "gain notify tne HUeet CommUafoner, who being satisfied Iit pit honal Inspection, or a Deputy, that has been compiled with, shall to the effect ror which person so applying sha 1 pay to the a of fifty and the Htrcel shall make and preserve a record of all dell of the who shall Lhl give a cartlftc chcertt ratea Imrnad by him.

inonthNalUt the of every 1 to the Secretary the Hoa of tli th- same In a hook provided lor purpose. Every failing to complv with I he pm I of ordluaurc forfeit and pay a fine ot fifty Suction t. Ail and of Inconklstcnt herewith arc hereby ropealed. Faaaeint City Hall, Jxnuxrvlllh. A.D..

IMJ. HENRY O. CONRAD, President of City Council. Attest R. c.

IAiaim Clerk of Citv Counc OKY UOOIM. HOLIDAY GOODS! Whether in search of useful and substantial gifts such as Dress Patterns of either Silk, Wool or Cotton fabrics. Handsome patterns in fine Bleached Table I.inen or Towels. Good warm Comfortables or Blankets. Cardigan Jackets for men.

Knit Jackets. Hoods and Mittens for Indies and Children, latest styles and newest shades. Underwear and Hosiery of all descriptions. The most complete assortment of Ladies' Cambric and Linen Handkerchiefs, also Gents' Silk Handkerchiefs in the newest colorings and patterns or any of those pretty useful and mental articles adapted to the Holiday including Cases, Hand Bags, Purses, Jewel Cases, Card Cases, Silk Umbrellas, Japanese Ware, Dolls, Toys and an endless variety of Uvncy Objects from which to make a satisfactory selection with an assurance of square dealing and correct prices. It will pay you to go to C.

A. SPENCER'S, 700 Market Streets. OctBl-2m-tU-84 rHOFUKMONAA. CAHJIH j. P.

BURWELL W-WILL REMOVE II 1H OKSTICE-W, To hit NO. 712 WEST STREET, NOVKMBKK TIIK 1ST. Kid Gloves in ornaespecially season, residence. octtt-lm-141 X) 8. j- N.

J. b. HOBEN8ACK, 9 p. JJ rtn 'be hours of 8 a. to2 and should know his mum and the way to Improve It should read 'WISDOM IN A NUT-BHELL." on receipt of three-cent stomp.

Bonni. ptU-1-14 JOHN C. COLB, public JUSTICE OF THE 101 West Sixth street. Tele- 6-1-11-6 Daniel h. foster.

8mu room no. 11 EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Seventh and Market WILMINGTON, DEL. mn-io PENSION SJOR SOLDIERS ON A wound or fwiii. Bounty, Back Pay, co WABTMD. to m-nt for WHICH WK hare good responsible COOK, Re .1 Km Jai tl-lw Cor.

Seventh and Hutu mb WILL BE A MEET. couslder au agreement to merge the capital stock, franchises and at the principal Delaware. a. tu and consolidate of Mid 3 HI. capiiai anil pruptrtv of aaH company Into and with capital pr jparty of Baltimore PbU.del"Si.* Company, a corporation nnder tne law.

of rvnnaylvaola; and alto to Pallr 'ad ComMm I resolution of the Board of Direct rs of the Delaware Western Pallr -ad suthorlllnt an Increase or the capital Mock of said comnenv. Bald agreement ami raeolutlon will be stockholders at said ling for their adoption or rejection. By order of the Board of Directors. J. C.

ABB A. Bee refry. piNAL NOTICE Delinquent County Tax Payers. pursuance of an Act of the Assembly of the Delaware, at Dover, the tenth day of April. requtrtnr ofCountv Taxes to airain give public notice during the nio of January of their readiness to receive de Innnvtit taxes, the collectors of the city iiinjngtoi.

hereby give notice that they will at their office Market street, second th of January. 1AKI foe purpose of receiving then due and unpaid, office hours from (T to 12 2 to 5 and 7 to p. m. Attention to Hoction 1 of the act which provides that all who full to their taxes befo--e the of the Levy Courl shall have their names stricken from the litt and (dial! not placed thereou for the space of 2 mouths afW date of such allowance, tuxes unpaid after the above dates will be proceeded against accord lag to law, as the eouuty wants money, and we propose to collect It. CHAH.

M. D. HKDKORD, Tax Collector for First District. WM. KY County Txx Collector for Second District.

Janoary to. lass. ja mo-st ANNUAL MEETING OF TIIK Aaaoclatlon" of New uty, for the detection of house thieves and recovery of stolen horses, will be held In llminjrton at theusual ploee on Saturday the of January 1W3 at id o'clock a. when for the year will be elected. Punctual attendance of members is requested.

JAMES II. HOFFKCKER, Dec. I M2. WATER RENTERS. Office Water Dktartmxnt, II.

MI NOTON, Dec. 21, 18S2. The bills for the year ISS3 are now ready and pavuble at the offlw, H. W. and King tracts.

On all bills remaining unpaid aftor the of January, live percent, will bea-tded. If paid during the month of Fcbruanr, and ten per omit. If pat'l during March. After which time, ferrules may withdrawn and suit Instituted for the recovery of the amouut duo. Offloe hotWs, J.

A. ROND, Ibiglstrar. A1 County I 11 til 8ec'y. to 4 p. m.

national Bank or ilmington and i Bkandvwine. Wilmington, Jan. 4ISHS. he Hoard ol have this day declared a dividend ofalx percent, on the capital of bank the last alx montha. ayable demand.

OTUO NOWLAND. Cashier. First national Bank, i llmlngtou, Jan. 4th 1883. The Boa of have tbliday declared a dividend of four per cent, for the last months payable on ih-mand.

GEORUK D. Cashier. C. all in In in Jam-lOt FOR HALMS, NO. 1208 WEST A and water cluaet; and cold water: two haaP-ra and a 1 modern LotZ2S by 110 feet, with 1- Toot alley in rear, and aide entrance.

easy. Apply IIKALD JanMf SALE FOR WORKINOA MEN. NEW brick dwelling; room ami bath; water and and Church of the city convenient to school and market only pH' lo MOO required. Apply to P. U.

1 10 Jefferson orf. KELL All, No. 1 AND FIXTURES OF a and retail Grocery Htorc nil'll, at 112 West Front Jaul-tf J. T. DICKEY.

JPOR SALE. 100 Acres of Standing Timber. Chiefly YELLOW PINK and MAPLE, within one mile or railroad and three of water, and adlarept to other large- and fine tracta of timber land the growth of which la likewlae op the market. For particulars os to location, price, terms, address, SALE. 32 Desirable Dwellings.

A. Seventh and Market atrral. GAZETTE OFFICE. 1 t-atory brick, No. 807 WaahinKton 1 4-story brick, King I 8-etory briek.

13 Market street. I 2-story brick, 2U8 Wasitlnfcten street 8 500 I tory brick, tt A 904 Linden street 2 000 each I 4 2-btory brick, 5 brick, 1 2-story unck, N. Harrison street. 2 2-story brick, 1183 A 1134 Elm street 1100 each 4 2-atory brick, 809, 311, 313, 816 South Van Hu run street. 1100 each 4 2-atory Unck, 796, 708, 710, 712 Brown 3 2-story brick, 797, 709 and713 Wright 2 3-atory brick, bth and Franklin ats of erection.

AlsovalNew Castle nue, eontalnliiK 12 acres and good buildings. 10 000 The above are in good condition and contain from 6 to 13 rooms each, amt will be sold on terms to suit the purchaser. Apply to JOB. L. CARPENTER, Ninth 0U0 (J90U a 000 B.

VanBureu street 1 500 916, 918,920, 922 Kfm st. 1 each 827, 833, 835 LO1 100 each Kim aiut 1700 1 500 each 1 600 each In ci uable truck farm JR. I llarrlBon rUliLIV Alt MSB. JN CHANCERY, NEW CASTLE CO. -TRCbTEEB SALE OF-REAL ESTATE.

of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, Iu and for New Castle County, on the Eleventh day of December A. n. 1882, will be expoaed to public sale at tbe Court Wtlmiugton, on THURSDAY, the Twenty-llfth day of January A. D. 1883.

nt Eleven o'clock, a. m. Bv virtue of a dec The following described real estate situated in tbe City of Wilmington, County and aforesaid follows: No 1. All that certain lot or itcce of lan-i with a two story brick house hereon er cted, situated In said City bounded and mmI as follows to wits Beslnnlng on the boulherly side of Second street at the distance of foriv-flve feet ten and five eighths inches. Westerly from the Westerly of VanBuren street, thence Southerly parallel with Vanliur sir et and passing the middle of the brick partition wail beteen this ami the adjoining bouse, on the East fifty-six feet to the Northerly side of a four feet wide altey thence Westerly arallcl with ecoud street thirteen feet teu and ve eighth Inches to a thence Northerly parallel with VanBuren street and passing through the middle of brick division wail belecn the house ou this lot and the house on the est, ftfty-slx feet to the side of Second street and thence thereby Easterly thirteen feet ten and eighths Inches to the place of beginning with the use In co i.niou of the said alley forever.

No. 2. All that certain lot or piece uf a two Uory frame dwelling house thereon erected situated In the Citv of Wilmington, bounded aud deserlbed us follows to wit at a on the Noriherlv side of Fifth one hundred and rtftv feet two Easterly from Church street, thence North erl and parallel to Inirch street hundred and fl'ty-flve ieet to a stake on the Southerly side of a new street thirty et wide thence thereby Easterly, parallel with Church street seventeen Trat to a thence Houtherlv and paralel with the itrst mentioned line one hundred and flfty-flvefcettoasUke In the roadside of Fifth thence thereby westerly place of beginning, with the use In the new street. Attendance will be given and terms mode kuowu at the time and place aforesaid by VICTOR DUPONT. Trustee, Or by his Attorney.

M. HOC8MAN, Reg. C. C. M.

Ogle, Auctioneer. street, an feet to the common Attest Thomas Janltffi INAUGURATED How Governor Stockley Went In. A GALA DAY IN DOVER. An Immense Crowd Attends the Event. THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.

THIS CKKEMONY AT DOVBK. Governor Stockley Knters Upon the Duties of His Office, Auspiciously aud Amid of the the Onth of Use Inaugural. CHpeelsl dispatch to theGaiette.J Dover, Jan. Governor-elect 8tooktoy was a usplcloasly Inaugurated at noon to day and In the event reuulne interest and enthusiasm centered. Into the town hundreds of men of prominence, and to-day many hundreds more arrived from parts of the State.

The regular and excursion trains from the north were crowded with well-dressed and Intelligent-looking people, and the up trains were even mo re crowded by people, who were equally well-dressed and intelligent-looking. The representation from Sussex county was especially Mr.Stockley's neighbors were numbered by the hundreds aud his friends by thousands. Many people drove in carriages, and It was gala day despite the leaden aspect of the clouds that obscured the sky, threaten Ing to fall In flaky snow drops at any time. Trains last night brought RECEIVING THE GOVERNOR. Joint Soaalon.

of Iho Cooper's Eloquent Welcome. Tbo first few hours of the forenoon passed without much incident. The thronged the around the green, and the corridors of the State House, where the members In accordance with last night's adjournment had met at 9 houi earlier than do some business and get ready for the coming greatest event Delaware for four years to come Every member looked his best, but work was transacted as usual, with this exception. At yesterday's session the passage jf a convening both Houses in joint Governor, session to welcome the escort him to the inauguration hall and attend the ceremony had been neglected. This was passed the first thiug this morning, was speedily enrolled and became a law jaRoutine business followed and time idled along until 11 o'clock when Chief Marshal F.

M. Dunn, accompanied the com mlttee of reception, consisting of Messrs. William A. Comegys, N. Sutton, J.

Thomas Lowe, D. Mustard, Edward Betts, C. J. Hall, C. S.

Pennewlll, John R. Nicholson, across the square to the Capital Hotel, and here Mr. Comegys, chairman of the committee, took thciucomiug Executive iu charge and there was hearty handshaking all around. No ceremony was there yet ami the small party, the object of a thousand eyes, walked slowly and with dlguificd stride, toward the County Building, going around by way of the House. The most prominent figure, aud ccrtulnly the most observed, though not on that account, was Charles C.

Stockley. Just as the party arrived at the State House the members, judiciary and others, filed out upon the steps. The Governor-eieci was presented, and on behalf of the General Assembly Senator Alexander B. Cooper proceeded to welcome him, while the many gathered around aud paid rapt attention. Senator Cooper said Honored Sir: The members of the Geueral Assembly, now convened in this ancient capitol, by a joint committee of both Houses, have requested me, as in their behalf, to say a few words ot friendly aud respectful greeting to you as you approach your induction into the Chief office of the 8tate.

The duty thus imposed upon me, I can assure you, Is a most pleasant For I custom political system and Institutions) for the people to assemble at the capital of the State, ou the third Tuesday in January, fol lowing a Gubernatorial election, for the purpose of taking a part in and witnessing the Inaugural ceremonies. This is our mis slon here to-day. This is why this large concourse of people Is gathered around and about you, without regard to party ties political affiliations. With sir, elevated as you will have been to the high aud exalted position of rnor of the State by an unusually large majority of the votes of vour fellow a most emphatic expression of the public dividing lines between political parties must for a time fade and be obliterated. For into your hands will be committed the best interests and dearest hopes of the minority equally with the majority, of the Republican as well as of the Democrat; in a word, for the entire people of the State.

In the execution of your official duties you can know no difference between them, aud we feel (that as all possess equal rights under the law) all will receive equal and Impartial consideration at your hands. For, sir, without flattery, let me say that the people of this State have that abiding faith In your integrity and wisdom, iu your strength and judgment, which assures them that all will be well in your keeping. That while you will deliberate with caution you will act with decision. That while you will ever be ready to yield, with graciousness, to all that is right, you will oppose with flrruness all that you believe to be wrong. And in no doing, it is superfluous to add that the approval, esteem and best wishes of your fellow-citizens will ever attend you, as they always do an official who, In the exercise of his duties, shall be iuflueuccd only by a due regard to the honor and Interests of our 8tate.

We trust, sir, and believe, that your administration wtll meet the hearty approval aud support of all people, and that you will steer with ictfety the ship of State, In which we are al) embarked, amidst the conflicting elements which may surround and endanger The administration under which we have and which of their number, many years it has been tbe uniform i aud practice (growing out of our you, I lived for the past four (under our constitution and is about to retire and give place to I am glad to say has been successful and satisfactory to the people. We are now on the highway of prosperity in every branch ot popular occupation and industry, and tbe prosperity for the ftiture, uuder your guidance, eminently hopeful. In conclusion, 1 again extend to you, in behalf of the General sincere and cordial welcome to the capital of the State, and we trnst that the Infinite Power, which rules the destinies of all, may Lad you to that which ia right In st ht, and keep un to dwell pence fui, contented and pro-peious people. In reply Governor Stock ley thanked tor Cooper and the General A-w rably tor their cordial of good will, after which the line of march to the Court Iiouae was taken up. IIH TO THE COURT HOUSE.

The Immense Throng Which With tUI music the Borthweat corner of the from the State Houae to the Court Houae, and on around to the eouth end of the building, where the rear door la attuated. Here la the order In which It paaaed, having been apeedlly formed by Chief Marshal Dunn Chief Marshal, F. M. Dunn. State capital band 16 pieces.

Sergeanlmat- Arms of Senate and Houae. Speaker Cooper and Speaker pro tern Just la. Members of the General Gibsou and Huntington, tberbaplal clerks and Waplea. Chle arching step to the sound of mar: the procession tbbn swept around Members of the egvs, and Judges tVooiten and Houston, side by side. The Joint Committee on Reception.

Govqruor-elect Stock ley and Secretary of State Causey. Ex- Governors Hall and Cochran and their Secretaries. Chief Justice otn An Immeuse throng had gathered in front of the Court House waiting lor admission, aud, as the doors had been thrown open, many of them were pressing forward up the stairway. Others still crowded the sidewalks and the town police had some trouble to part the crowd. No difficulty was experienced, however, for the procession to pass, and once there was an attempt made raise a cheer.

When the rear doors were reached, they were open and ready for the distinguished party to enter. This was at once done and they passed up the narrow aud difficult staircase, and entered the Court House Hall which was rapidly filling up and the din or many voices und shuffling feet ceased as the Governor-elect and his escort mounted the platform. The large hall was filled by this time, aud the was respectful and quiet. Many prominent citizens were to be noticed iu it and among them were J. Turpin Moore of Laur.

ex-Senator Miles Metsick, Ehe W. Dr. Charles H. Richards, Congressman E. L.

Martin, Nathaniel Williams, Dr. R. J. Ellegood, John II. Payuter, William Green, E.

K. Coci.ran, Thomas Holcomb, Robert W. Reynolds, Wilbur Burulte, William Deau, lion. Benjamin Biggs, Dr. Hurgadiuv, Dr.

Hugh Martiu, J. W. Coocb, William J. Maxwell, Columbus Watkins, A. P.

Beecher, Lewis Payuter, Col. R. U. Taylor, ex Sena Conaway, H. T.

Downing, J. F. Wilds, Frank Temple, William Polk, ez-Speaker Rust, ex-Speaker Kevnear Williams, Giles Lambsoo, ex-Representatives A. H. Cahali, W.

P. Joues, I. N. Fooks, J. E.

Graham and inauy others. The was called to order by Speaker Cooper of the Senate In a clear voice, which rang out through the room, and prayer wa- offered by Chaplain Gibson of the Seuate. The journals of both Houses of the counting of the vote for Governor were then read, aud music followed. The administration of the Impressive The oath was administered by Hon. Edward Woollen on the well-preserved old Latiu Bible of the State, upon which all the Governors have been sworn, which was printed In 1532.

The oath was follows Charles C. Stockley, do solemnly swear on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God, that 1 will support the Coustltution of the United States. So help 1, Chark-s C. Stockley, do folemnly swearon the Holy Kvang' Is of Almighty God that 1 will support the Constitution or the uf Dela; uml that 1 will perform the duties oi the office with fidelity. So help me God.

The Governor then delivered his inaugural address after which thu audience dispersed. Gro i THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS. Words of Wisdom From New Executive on State The inaugural address Is as follows: Fellow of the Senate and House of Iu enteriug upon the discharge of the duties pertaining to the office of Chief Magistrate of this State, I avail myself of the opportunity to express ray grateful acknowledgments for the high honor conlerred, return, pledge an honest and sincere desire to so administer the trust reposed, that the lair name and fame of our glorious little commonwealth shall be preserved untarnished, and the well-being and best interests of all her people sacredly guarded. To accomplish and advance these Important ends, I shall zealously dedicate my humble abilities, feeling ttiat the source, to which 1 may look for the aids which alone can supply my deficiencies, is in the welltried intelligence and virtue of my fellowcitizens, aud Iu the eouusels of thoso representing them in the different departments of the government. Iu these my confidence will be placed next to that in which we have all been encouraged to feel in the protection aud guidance of the Almighty Kuierof the universe, In whose hands are the destinies ot and of men, and to whom we address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes tor the future.

The present period of our history is cause for congratulation, by reason of the bounteous harvests aud fruits that have crowned past year, and of the evidences of prosperity that everywhere abound. The season of deprestdou has passed, and the era of peace and plenty has come with all Its attendant blessings. The times are especially propitious, not only in our midst but throughout our beloved country, for extensive development in all that pertains to religious, social and material improvement, conditions only to be realized through a well regulated, orderly and Just system ol government. The recent political contests, with their in th and other States, clearly lead us to expect aud hope that the people will insist, with fresh energy and renewed devotion, upon a faithful administration of State affairs in all its departments, and, we here point with pride to the complete aud full endorsement by the people of Delaware of the safe, economical, just and honorable management by her public servauts, for a period of nearly a quarter of a century, presenting to-day a record ot high financial credit and State honor, unsurpassed by any of her sister States iu the Uuiou. I fully realizethatat no time have the lienefleent effects of local self government become more apparent and appreciated by the citizens of this, in common with those of other States, aud when the people generally contemplate the future ith brighter anticipations and hopes for the ancient glory and honor of the great Republic and the States composing it.

That political and opposing parties have at always existed in this country, and have been deemed necessary under our free and independent form of goveminent depending, for Its existence, on the consent of the true but when organizations, formed and seeking the con- trol aud government of the people, aud to serve only their best Interet as a whole, fail recognize their proper functions and objects, and pass under the dominion of the i few, and often the reckless, corrupt and daring, then the overthrow and defeat of 1 I in in to and common auch or parties, la the hip-heat duty of the citizen. great revolutlnn that has just swept, over ao many of the lurge and populous States of the t' Ion will be a standing menace, I hope, to rous men and factions, for all time, and a warning, that el'ques or combinations, unsupported by armed forces, cannot stifle or the masaea. Certainly, the oft repeated expression of "A government by the people, for the people, and of the people," Is now a fixed what State, Of all in this great country, has, In the long, and, at times, dark and perilous days of the Republic, as well as trying periods in our own history, set a better example of good and pure local self government and home rule than our own loved Delaware? confidence of her own voters, as expressed, lo these many the best attestation oi the merit and worth of her government. The last campaign in this State was.it may be truly affirmed, almost exclusively one of examination and trial of our own State administrations, and but little attention paid to the consideration of questions pertaining to Federal affairs. Hence, as your Chief Executive officer, I shall not feel called upon to discuss the, relations of State and Federal government, except In few Instances; but, under the powers and duties vested in by the constitution of the State, I will Indicate my views by way of sugges tlon, for your guidance and the contiuued good government and prosperity of our people.

Before attending to matters of purely 8tate interest, I will refer to qe6tions of national concern, In which the people of Delaware have a deep, practical interest, namely Tariff and Civil Service Reform. I the honett will of TARIFF REFQBM. I congratulate all asses of our citizens, and especially that large majority who are engaged in agricultural occupations aud the pursuits closely cohnt cted therew ith, upon the hopeful promise of a reformation in the present unwise, au tiqua ted and ill-arranged system of tariff taxation, which has long since ceased to protect even those industries especially selected to receive Its benefits, while It has produced those periodical stoppages and stagnations in production, which are so ruinous and distressing to operatives, and increase the cost of living to the laboring classes. The public demand for relief and reform, in this quarter, has been so unmistakably expressed in the late Congressional elections that it is to hoped that measures of moderate and wise reform, so long delayed, will soon be enacted by Cojgress. The people In this State arc ao extensively engaged In the business of ship building, both of iron aud wood, and the amount of capital, labor, and skill, which are invested iu the ponstruciion and navigation of'vesseIs of every class, is so large, that it is highly impoitant that our commerce and exchanges wiih other nations should be freed from the shackles and restrictions which have nearly destroyed, and have certainly seriously diminished, our merchant rnariue and the important industries so closely connected with its welfare.

Our State has a good supply of ship timber, and in naval architecture and mechani cal skill our shipwrights are excelled by none, so that the removal of the excessive burdens of direct and indirect taxation, af well as the useless and annoying fees and charges upon shippers, which prevent Unemployment of American vessels in tin foreign trade, enhances the cost of their materials, forbids the employment of our mechanics and adds to the cost of their living, is greatly to be desired. CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. so The overthrow of the present false and vicious system, by which the official service of the country has been so long tilled and controlled, solely in the Interest of the dom inant political party, and the time and money which should have been devoted to public service have been perverted to partisan purposes, is a consummation devoutly to be wished. A system of civil service, which will substitute the teat of fitness and capacity for the performance of public duty iu place of heated aud unscrupulous advocacy of mere party success, is surely to be preferred by all thoughtful men. of such a reform is at The supplemont to the act eutltled "An zet iu reiaiiou to tree schools," was pasaed at the last session of the legislature, creatlug the office ol Assistant Superintendent of the Iree schools of the State.

Having given conriderable aiieutlon to ibe subject, I am satisued that the object ol the law will be more fully aud effectually attaiued by a further subdivi lou of the tabor of the office, aud would tbereloie recommend, lu lieu of the State Superintendent and there be three Superintendents, one for euch county. Tne additional expense to the State would be small, if any. I think It is apparent that three would have more time to visit One desirable feature equitable distribution of the offices of the Federal Government, as near as may be, among the citizens of the several States, so that the houor and privilege of being represented In the public service shall be equally open to the citlzi of every section and State, and that a competent and faithful clerical service may measurably secure from the fitful aud uncertain ebb and flow of party ascendancy, and official interference with the freedom oi elections no longer tolerated. 11 be 1 IBS of CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. Believing that the time lias arrived iu the history and growth of the State, when changes, by way of amendment, should be made iu the organic law, as embodied iu our constitution, 1 recommend that what ever modifications be deemed necessary aud proper should bo proposed through legisI alive enactmcuts.

From the geueral public sentiment manifested, it seems to be conceded that important changes should be effected in the matter of representation in the General Assembly aud in the judiciary system of the State. I woul i advise that there be an increase in both branches ot the Geuerul Assembly, so that the House shall not cousist of more than thirty members, tne same to be distributed fairly and equitably between the several counties, aud the Senate not to cousist of more thuu fifteen members, eacii county having an equal number believing that the feenute should more properly be considered the representative of territory, rather than population, aud its organization deslgued lor the belter protection of tbe interests of minorities. The growth and importance of the city of Wilmington, upon which we ail look with pride admiration, as the metropolis of our 3tate, should claim especial atteutiou in the ditdribution of the proposed Increased representation. Gentlemen, should you approve of my suggestions in relereuce to the increase oi the membership of General Assembly, then I would recommend a further amendment, limiliug the sessions thereof to the period of sixty days, which, in my judgment, would afford ample time lor tlie transaction of all necessary busiuess, and avoid, to a great exteut, unnecessary legislation, aud, at the same time, no additional expense will be incurred by reusouof increased resen ta tion. the matter of reform of tbe judiciary system, I would advise that, in important subject, you be governed by the suggestions of the legal minds of the State.

These questions, so vital to the whole people, arc left to your judgment, aud I doubt not, will receive the most careful aud painstaking consideration at your hands. SUPERINTENDENTS OF FREE SCHOOLS. the as to and the that us, the end our he at Tbe vels; turn the fchools, report on their condition, and perform more thoroughly the office of than two peraona. Further, the system of county auperlntendenta, the teachers and pie of the respective lanicht are brought into more intimate relaor tions. a at oi as EDUCATION.

In the matter of education, I most cheerfully concur in the suggestions of my predecessor as to the manner of Increasing the School Fund, whereby the free school system would be rendered more efficient, and earnestly recommend that such ample appropriations be made as will promote and establish a more liberal and higher standard of education among our citizens generally. I trust that this Legislature will consider well the present and future uoudition of a large class of persons, who, by tbeConstitutiomof the United are clothed with full rights of citizenship. Whatever may be thought of the propriety of these amendments, they have long since become parts of our common constitution, therefore, those who have been thus made citizens, are entitled to the protection and bencfiU which the law of tne land confers upon other citizens. As citizens they will coutinue to exercise the privileges of freemen, aud the great question, for all lovers of good govern meut is to resolve upon what best qualifia lor the proper discharge of their duties to society aud State. Whether Ignorance or intelligence is the basis, no doubt, and in this eulighteued age of development and progress, public opinion, founded on the growth ol ages, system of Free safeguards of life, liberty and perty, aud the many blessings that come from their enjoyment.

What the State regards as good aud essential for one class of citizens, It should fur all. We believe the almost geueral opinion throughout the State is in favor of the esUblishment of separate schools, as the only Juht aud proper system for the education and best Interests of both races, and the opposltlbn most emphatic and pronounced against what are termed mixed schools, uuder any and all eircu instances. Owing to the evident In a bility of the colored people of the State, ol their owu means, to furnish anything like adequate instruction to their children, the SUte, in the past, wisely gave her aid, aud I hope anil recommend, gentlemen, that liberal aud generous assistance be still further rendered. I trust aud believe that you will consider well the object In view. TEMPERANCE.

With reference to the question of temper ancc, a subject that Is now, aud has been long claiming the atteutiou of the people generally, all over the laud, it Is certaiu that wide ditf. rences of opiulou are honestly by many good, sincere aud houghiftil citizens, as to tie beet mode oi remedying or checking the evils ol intern perunce. iu my judgmeut, a well regulated, judic ious, aud stringent llceuse system, promptly and faithfully executed in very particular, would more effectually restrain the great evils complained of than any other legislation. But, to secure the proper aud honest enforcement of such a law, it is clearly the duty of all good citi zens to aid and co operate with those officers wi-o are entrusted with Its execution. The restraining aud beneficial effects of the present and other llceuse laws, heretofore enacted, have, been Inefficient by reaaon of their being allowed to remain a dead letter ou he statute books.

All laws unexecuted will, of course, be inoperative, and fall of the object intended. of I points to a well-adjusted Schools as one of the best pro ELECTIONS. While the evil and corrupt practices of Influencing voters at elections, by the use ol deeply to be deplored, I am at a loss to suggest a sufficient remedy. The present, law against bribery Is detective, aud should be amended. I would recommend such legislation aa will impose like penalties upon all persons participating in such corrupt prae'ices.

money, UNIFORM BALLOT LAW. 1 would advise and recommend that what is kuowu as the uniform ballot law, passed at the last session of the Legislature, be re pealed, believing that it Is inadequate for the accomplishment of the purposes of enactment, and susceptible of being used to the prejudice and detriment of the elector. IMMIGRATION. of of all The great interest which I feel In the development aud buildiug up of the agricul1 ural, manufacturing, aud mechanical interests of the State, impels to urgently recommend the passage of a law creating a Board of I in migration, clothed with all necessary power to eucourigc and afford proper and ample facilities for immigration luto our State, whereby our evident need and aud be supplied. While our State has generally beeii considered as adapted chiefly to agricultural the gratifying progress made in manufactures and arts, iu all pans of the State, warrants me iu rccommendiug most favorable aud liberal legislation for the further eneouragemeut of all industries that will tend to the rapid and permanent improvement aud growth of our State.

of the by at ot the bv tbe tbe ing the any is FINANCES. I congratulate my fellow citizens upon the very catisfactory condition of our finances, that have been so faithfully and ably administered by the State Treasurer, as appears by his recent report to my predecessor. YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS. I heartily concur In the suggestions of my predecessor', in his last message, in regard to the reformation of youthful and trust tbe subject will receive, at your hands, the consideration it deserves. cannot allow the present opportunity to pass without expressing the high esteem I entertain of my worthy and retiring predecessor, lor the prompt, efficient and conscientious manner iu which he has discharged the public duties devolved upon him.

Uuder the constitution and laws, it becomes your duty, gentlemen, to guard and irotect the great Interests of the State by egislative action, and mine to take care that the laws be faithfully executed. Appreciating the high obligations resting us, let us obs.rve with firmness aud fldeliiy the trusts committed, believing that in the end we shall be rewarded by the approval of our fellow citizens, and of Him, who is "the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." upon Man Found Dead. A track walker ou the ire railroad, reported to headquarters this moron that he had found the dead body of a mao at he State Road Station, but no further particulars. Deputy Coroner Palmer has notified and will go down at noco and investigate tbe matter. For ture AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

On Thursday evening the Maggie Mitchell Dramatic Association will present the wellknown drama of "Blow for Blow" in the Opera House. George. H. Adams' Own New Pantomime Company will make Wilmtngtonlana laugh at the Opera House on Saturday evening. Tbe specialty artists ot the troupe are The wonderful Leslie Brothers, acrobatic marvels; Nelton, the Egyptian Juggler; the Ramirez family, tlebrated four trouhadors; Jessie Garrett, transformaturn dancer; the tnree Alpine wonders, in ladder Leon animal impersonater; Rosa Cooke, operatic vocalist.

10 tbe out. i ONE OKNT. THE LUCK OF SUSSEX. RESULT OF thc CAUCUS AT DOVER. NO FIGHT ON THE SENATOESHIP.

Senator Lui ry the Other Vliuiii Legislative Proceedings. CBpeclsl correspondence of tkc Gazette. Jan. war at white heat to-day over the caucus which held last nigbt, and Urge delegations were here from New Castle and Sussex, in the Interests of H. A.

Nowland aud Jehu M. Houston. Things were male very lively all afternoon, except when the Houses were In session, and at night before the caucus met. The caucus was held in the ltepreseDUtlves' chamber, aud commenced soon alter 6.30 o'clock. Senator Horsey was made chairman and Dr.

Crawford clerk. The tiret business uken up was that of choosing a candidate for United Slates Senator, which Is to be voted for to-morrow. Titos. H. Denny nominated Hou.

Eli Saulsbury, aud moved that the nomination be made by acclamation which was carried, and Mr. Saulsbury was selected. The I ext business was the selection of a candidate for State Treasurer, and H. A. Nowland, John M.

Houston aud Thomas A. Cavender were nominated. The New Caatle members made au earnest tight fur Mr. Nowland, but it waa unsueceeslul, aud Mr. Houston was nomluated ou the second ballot.

On the first ballot Houston got 14 votea Nowland 10 aud Cavender 5. Ou the seco ballot It stood Houston 16, NuwJand 9 aud Cavender 4 and this decided the result. For State Auditor the leading candidates were Dre. Cooper ol Kenton and VVhltely of Frederica, aud Jesse L. Long ol Laurel.

It required five ballots to decide the contest, and the result was the selection of Long, Ibis being due to the laet that the New Csstle members reseute I the of promised support iu Kent lor Mr. Now. und, and voted lor the successful eauu.date in preference to either of the ineulcul applicants. In connection with the State Treasurership contest the interesting fact veloped this alteruoou that New Castle county has had one State Treasurer since I be was dec nd In 14411. dlls distinguished Individual was Jacb Karla, ol Feucadtr hundred, falber Braiuerd Fell Is (the suns chanced the orthography of the family wan deD.

a member the lower ol the Legit-iature In 1873. The discovery was made by Nathaniel Williams and Win. Grc of Middletown, who patiently searched the old volumes of State laws until the desired lufoiinaiiou was obtained. THE SENATORIAL BALLOT TAKEN, dispatch to the Gazette. Dover, Jan.

ballotted for United States Senator, this voted for Hon. Ell Saulsbury. Senator Betts, the only Republican ber of the Legislature, voted lor Hou. Nathaniel B. Smithers.

In the House Comegys, Crawford aud Lewis were absent when the vote taken. Immediately after the Senatorial ballot joint resolutions appointing John '-Mitch" Houston State Treasurer aud Jesse L. Long Auditor of Accounts were offered and adopted by both Houses. was DARING riS kAK TlilEVUS. riiey Plunder a Shipley Street Hesldence Will the Family at Home.

residence of John H. Cook, No. 505 Shipley street, was entered by sneak tblevea afternoon and robbed of a largo ol money and some valuable jewelry. With Mr. Cook lives his wife's two sietcra aud a brother, before 1 who is John Sayers.

Just 'clock, Cook, a ship-caroenter, left for his work, and bis brother-iu-law Sayers sauntered out of the house about half hour later. At 2 o'clock one of the of Mrs. Cook went up stairs and obtained her pocket-book, containing about $15, Laving occasion to pay a small bill, and one of the other ladies had gone to the Iront door about the same time, finding both it and the double blfud vestibule door well secured. About 9.30 Mrs. uotified her doors were opeu.

all three of Cook's daughter mother that the front One of the ladies, whom busy the proceeded to a room in the second story back just at the head of the front stairs. There she fouud everything iu the greatest con fusion. Turee trunks were broken opeu, bureau drawers nulled out aud clothiDg scattered over the floor. Calling to her two sisters, who were in the basement, a hurried search was made by the women, who discovered that they had been robbed of a large amount of money, and valuable jewelry which'had beeu placed in the trunks and bureau. From one trunk, belonging to Joliu is, $302, the saviug6 of three years, taken from a stocking.

From auother, $100, belonging to Cook, was takeu, and $15 iu gold belonging to Mrs. Cook. An old-fashioned set of coral jewelry, which Mies Sabers says she would know anywhere, aud valued at $85; two chuiu gold aud enamelled bracelets, valued at $85; a Cape May diamomi pin, a brilllaut buckle, a silver Watch, and tw hite shirts, were the other articles takeu. A number ot valuable dresses aud suits of clothes aud a quautity of siverware were left behind. The police were at ouce notified aud the neighborhood searched, but no trace of any suspicious characters could he found.

How the sneaks entered the house is uot positively know but it is clear that they left bv the front door. Tbe vestibule is a double one, and it is presumed the bolt at tbe top of one side of it was draw bv either reaching over the transom or through tbe slats. Tue robbery was done in a manner pointing to either proh'Ssiuuul thieves or iqmhio acquainted with the la mix's aud their afier-diuner the affair has a flavor of mysu-ry. From a comp etc canvass of tue neig' borhood uo one could be fourni who had seen any strangers leave the home at thj it is supposed to have been robbed. thoroughly puatiffihma Indications.

Wabiiington, Jan. a. For the Middle Atlantic 8tates, cloudy weather, with light snows wiuds mostly northeasicily tt onary or higher temperature lower es ur for Va ley warmer, cloudy weather, with rain or winds mostly easterly lower pressure. The Deputy Sheri Injured. While Deputy 8heriff J.

F. Martin was driving along Secoud sireet, between 9 and 10 o'clock last evening, be was run into at tbe crossing of Tatnali str by a boy The horse ran throwing out. The latter fell against a lamp post aud received a severe wound on his leg. The sleigh was broken. on a artln.