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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
GENERAL.
Good Tenplars.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE.
The annual session OF the Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Good Templars was held
at Smyrna yesterday there being a good repre-
sentation Of delegates from all parts of the
State. The reports of the G.. W. g T. and G
W. @. showed the order was in a growing and
prosperous condition. especially in Middle and
Southern Delaware and the finances to be in all
improved condition.
The following named officers were elected
and installed to serve for the ensuing annual
term -
@. W. O T., Rev. A. d. Davis, OF George
town q. W. O.. Mary j. Crouch, Of Dover q
W. V: T., Mary j. Davis. of Wilmington; G W.
=, McKendree Downhsm, of Canterbury G..
w. A. g., Joseph Il. Ward Of Harrington G.
w. T. Elijah Crouch, OF Dover G. W. M,
VIM. L. Wier, of Ohristiana G. W d. M, J. E.
Wiley, Of Canterbury q w. O., Rev. d. @,
Ridgway, of Milford @. W. l. G.. H. p. Loman,
Of Wilmington G. W. o g., e. E. Wood, Of
Marshallton.
Representative to the r WIG. L. which meets
in London in June next, Rev. d. O Rdgway.
Committees were appointed to prepare a ri tu-
al for the organization OF colored Lodges to
organize Juvenile Temperance organizations
throughout the State, and to petition Congress
for the pass OF a law stopping the importation
OF liquor, and the State Legislature for more
stringent legislation to suppress the traffic.
The Grand Lodge adjourned TO hold it's next
annual session in Wilmin gton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Philadelphia Topics.

The special trains to Atlantic City have been
discontinued.
There are $l51 ,5ii taxables in the city-an
increase over 1871 of 6,lS3.
Tho Elephant is the name Of a large and en-
thusiastc club in Philadelphia
Detective Brooks has had an interview with
Mara. He elected no new information relative
to the whlskey ring.
Policeman Myers who fell through the trlis-
tlewori of coal yard while hunting thieves died
from the effects Of his fall yesterday.
-The Star thinks the police should be drilled
in artillery practice, and carry hOwltzers slung
across their backs, the duty of shooting mad
steers devOlyiug upon them so frequently
Mrs. Martin and her four children were
among the survivors of the MetiS disaster Her
husband and two children persisted, and she was
sent home by friends, where she is in a semi-de'
ranged condition.
john " Gerlack il extensively married.
Twenty years ago he married young woman,
and six weeks ago took unto himself another
wife, but still not satisfied was about to take
another yesterday, when wives Nos. l and
frustrated his nice little game.
A hasty wedding at the seaside and return
to a fine mansion in West Philadelphia. A few
weeks of connubal bliss and then heartless
deserton the bride being despoiled Of 100000
worth of jewelry. sale of the costly furniture
and a departure for Europe by the deserted
bride with josie Mansfield. This is the end OF
seaside Irritation and the latest society sensation
in the city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Personal Intelligence.


Fred. H. Robinson was welcomed back to vii.
mington by company OF his friends, last even.
ing.
Miss Annie Keepers, of Reading, Pa, who has
been spending few weeks in this city, with hei
friends, returned home, to-day.
We are desired to mention the fact that Jos.
eph Pyle does not accompany the other Della
aware delegates to the meeting OF the Great
Council of Red Men, at Nashville.
DR.. Knowles, Of Lewes was in town on Tues
day. He favors Judge Houston for Congress.
and says he would get many votes in Kent and
Sussex counties which have heretofore been
cast against the Republican organization.
General Torbert, the U. S. Consul General al
Haven, passed through Wilmington yesterday
on his way to Washington. He is enjoying ex.
cellent health and looks stout. He proposes to
return to Havana, about the middle of Novem-
ber.
Horace Greeley once remarked that General
Grant is man Of the people; one in heart ant
feeling with the men who dig aud plough and
weave"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
The Republican Nomination for Congress.

To the Editor Of he Commercial:
1t seems to be admitted on all hands, that
union and harmony among ourselves are all that
are necessary to triumphant issue of this cam
pagn for the Republican Ticket. To this pur-
pose we must have nominations, especially that
for Congress, that will attract to our standard all
the " Union and d" Republican votes OF the
State. write merely to say, that the delegates
to our approaching State Convention, if they as
semble there bound by old predictions and
arrangements" in the interest of this or that
candidate, will not be qualified to do justice the
the sentiments Of our party generally, or to BE-
cure the grand desideratum success. Let them
come prepared to exercise their best judgment
and discretion in this business and II new
candidate, well qualified III all the points OF in
telligence, experience, knowledge of public af-
fairs aud personal popularity, be offered to the
Convention, lot their choice fall on him without
regard to the clamOrs OF cllqueH and rings. The
election Of a ring" candidate at this juncture
would not be much of triumph. The defeat Of
such a nomluee would bring only mortitca-
ton and rum. W. T..
LEwEs, Aug. 80, 1872.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Wipe 1t Out.-Forward for No,

Wipe IL Out !-Forward for November!
Let us think as we may of the result Of the
vote for Mayor, II is the common duty of all to
go to work with will for the November election.
The spirit Of the Republican masses of Whining
ton is earnestly aroused in behalf OF Grant and
Wilson. and the temper among them, now, is to
show the real division OF parties in our city, by
an overwhelming majority in their behalf
Let this be accomplished, by all means. Let
us look forward and wipe out the record OF de-
feat, annoying aud provoking as it is, with a
success 30 complete and tremendous that all viii
feel animated by new energy, and inspired with
fresh zeal for the triumph of Republican princi-
pies in Delaware.
Pull of your GOATS, Republican friends, and
go to work Our Democratic brethren are prst,
ty much resigned to their fate, and when the
Greeley deformity is decapitated, let ii be done
by one clean blow, with no haggling.
Organize Organize every Ward, thoroughly
Let the Republican City OF Wilmington speak in
thunder tones on the 9TH OF November
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Politics mt stanton.
ORGANIZATION OF GRANT AND WILSON CLUE
THERE.

ORGANIZATION OF GRANT AND WILSON CLUE
THERE.
At a meeting of the Republicans of Stanton, on
Saturday evening, August 3lst, 1872, at Cham.
bers Hall, VIM. L. Wilson was appointed Chair
man. and George Davis Secretary.
The chair briefly stated that the object Of the
meeting was to form Grant and Wilson Cam
paign club.
On notion a committee Of five were appointed
to draft Bylaws for the government OF said
club - s. $. Myers. William II. Myers, Joseph
Chambers, John W. Miller, and ChAs. II. Dickey.
On motion it was resolved to have the pro-
ceedings Of said meeting published in the DELLA
WARE TRIBUNE and DeLdi0dre Republican; and 4
general invitation be extended to all the Repub-
licans Of Millcreekshundred to attend the meet
ings. The Club re-assembles on Saturday even
ing next.
The following are among the members OF tire
club William +. Wilson, George W. Davis.
John Turner, John ii. DrummOnd, William II.
Myers. y. $. Myers, Levi Davis, William Russell,
Chas. Reed. David Bowing, Samuel Chambers,
John W. Miller, John Webb, Ohas. II. Dickey, ia
cob Reubenoame, Jno. A. Parson, Jos. Chambers,
Jos. Wright, Anderson Smith, John Guthrie,
Levi Hammond, John W. Barlow, John Marvel,
Palmer Griest, George p. Bowing, Joseph Mar
SHALL Abram Marshall, Burton Dickinson.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
YOang Physician Pleads Guilty to Being a
Common DrunkRrd.


Among the prisoners in the dock Of the NUM-
cipal Court this morning was young physician,
who came there Of his own volition for the pur-
pose of pleading guilty to charge of being a
common drunkard and receiving sentence to
the House Of Industry. Two years ago this man
stood among the leaders OF his profession in an
adjoining State. He had q practice which WAS
estimated 10 be worth $4,000 a year, occupied a
high position among his associates, and was gem
orally esteemed in the community. He married
young lady well connected and possessed Of a
small fortune in her own right, and the happy
pair were on the high road to prosperity. But
with the increase Of business which followed the
husband came an enlargement Of his circle OF
acquaintances, and In that circle were admitted
some whose business should have boon else
where. The allurements OF dissipation gradually
attracted the young man, until, step by step.
he descended to the lowest depths Of degrada-
ton. His wife bore with him until patience
ceased to be a virtue, and she was compelled to
return to her fathers house. His own father
struggled hard to effect a reform, but he, too.
was unsuccessful. The demon OF strong drink
was too powerful to be resisted, and the feeble
will OF his victim was easily overcome. At times
he would remain for week without drink, but
fore, knowing that while he was free it was i'm
possible for him to remain sober adopted the
course mentioned above. The enforced deten-
ton at the island, together with the refOrmatory
Influences which will be thrown about him there
will, it is hoped, effect recovery and restore
him to society wiser and better man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
The Pronpeot in New England

Representative Platt,o OF Virginia, who has been
England, returned to Washington on Monday
He states that the feeling in that section is all
one way, and that the popularity Of the Phila-
delphA nominees is not affected by the Greeley
movement
He spent several days in the district repre-
scented by General Banks, and reports that very
Few Of his old constituents had followed the
General in his detection.
His former intimate personal friends have ne.
elected him, and Mr.. Summers principal callers
are Democrats, with small sprinkling Of 30
called Liberal Republicans"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05

Minnesota comes to the front with 25,0OO, 900
bushels of wheat this year.
There are more Americans dwelling in SwitZ-
erland than in all other parts Of Europe.
A fire at Port Even. N. Y, yesterday destroyed
eight dwellings and three barns, with loss OF
100000.
Wexford Tibbetts, miner, in an alteration at
Salt Lake City on Tuesday night with two men,
was shot mortally.
Georgia, with population Of 1,2OO.609, has in
her State institution, founded twenty-five years
ago, only siXty-one pupils.
Another restaurant keeper was fined 800 and
deprived OF his license in Washington yesterday
for refusing to sell liquor to colored men.
The medical testimony at the trial Of DIR. Sho-
eppe yesterday was contradictory. 1t is the gem
eral impression that he will be acquitted
An old lady who heard that young friend had
lost place BY ms-demeanor, uncharitAbly OBJ
served that :" there was alters woman at the
bottom of it,"
1t is now believed that when the wreck Of the
Nets is raised out Of the sand in which it Is en-
bedded, several bodies will be recovered anC
that the loss Of life has been underestimatod.
A Georgia planter has rather peculiar bird, I
cross between a guinea fowl and a turkey.with 1
| voice like monkey. He proposes to present i
| TO the chairman Of the Greeley executive com
/ mittee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Murder in Delaware County.

A MODERN DAVID sIAYs HIS FRIEND WITH STONE.
The Chester Neios says;
On Friday night last Joseph WorTilow, Jr, and
David Neidig were returning to their homes, and
when short distance from Lenni Worrall struck
Neidig on the head with stone, fractnring the
skull from the effects of which he died on Mon
day night. There had been no alteration or
angry words passed between them previous to
the preparation of the crime, or far as can
be learned previously, and what the motive was
remains a mystery.
When. news of the murder reached Media,
Squire Atkinson and his constable visited the
house where Neidig was removed to, and went
from tQence to the house Of Worrilow, where Sc
creting themselves in the vicinity they remained
until morning, when they effected the arrest Of
the murderer. Worrilow was preparing to leave
when arrested, having bundle in his possession
containing his clothing. He is scarcely IS years
of age.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Place Hunting.
is BKsIRGED.
EiOw THE

aow THE W. q W. R. r. is BEsIRGED.
The Wilmington & Western r. II. has eight
positions to fill upon the opening Of the road.
one hundred and FYfty-sir applications have al
Conductors, 81.
Baggage Masters. SO.
For Tenders OF Chrisuana Bridge, IS.
Firemen, 16.
Station Agents, 10.
For Wilmington station and Freight Agency,
IL.
Telegraph Operators, 3.
Locomotive Engineers, 6.
General applications l5'
Verify here is a swarm the mere knowledge
OF which must appal even the most sanguine
o; the applicants and should constrAin some Of
I lem to cast about in other directions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
State Convention.
THE ooLoRED PEOPLE TO HOLD ONE.

THE ooI.oRED PEOPLE TO HOLD ONE.
meeting Of the colored citizens OF this city
was held in the Grant and Wilson Climb rooms,
Un Monday evening last.
David II. Gustus was called to the chair.
On motion, the following resolution was
adopted;
ResoLUed, That we re-aifirm our demand here
tofore made for the recognition by law over the
Ameican citizens in their civil and political rights
regardless Of color.
After an interchange Of views, it was further
resolved to hold a mass convention of the color
cd people Of this State in Camden, Kent comfy
on Thursday, September 10Th, the call for which
will be issued in a day or two.
special train will run from this city, and
tickets will be sold at reduced rates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
sussex Democratic Nominations.

THE sAULeBURYs ROUTED, AT EVERY POINT.
The Democratic nominations in Sussex county
were made on Tuesday. The candidates selected
are strongly anti-saulsbury, especially those for
benator and Sheriff.
The ticket is az follows
Senator, Obas. O. Stockey, Georgetown.
Sheriff, Joseph Morris, Dagsboro.
Representatives, Edward JONES' NanticOke
Dr. Hugh Martin, Seaford John Hickman,
Baltimore David Holland, Cedar Greek DR..
Thompson, Broad Greek Jesse Stephenson,
Indian River
Levy Court Commissiouers--O @. Matthew,
Broad Creek L. NJ. Loen, of Little Creek w.
y. Short, Dagsboro Thos. Dukes, Baltimore
Samuel @. Painter, Lewes and Rehoboth Chas,
TUNNEL, Georgetown John Fisher, Broadkiln.
Coroner, William U. Wilson, Broadkiln.
The question now is-Oan the ticket be elect
ell There is very bitter feeling between the
factions and it looks doubtful.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Police Court.

MAYOR sIMds ON THE BENoH-FINEs AND ADMoNI.
TIoN.
The first case before the "new mayor" was
heard last evening shortly after his taking the
oath Of Office The charge was for drunkenness
and was fined so cents and costs.
This morning. George Beckley was up for
committing an assault and battery on John
Mealey. The Mayor stated in passing sentence
On Beckley, tina as he (the prisoner) was not Of
disorderly character and that this was his first
arrest in several years, he was disposed to be
somewhat lenient and that he would fine him
20. and costs, and hold him to ball in the sum
Of 5000 to keep the peace, but that in such ca
ser it must be expected that the full penalty Of
the law would be hereafter imposed.
one case for drunkenness was heard and
fined so cent and costs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
state Politics.
TIE coNnREss NOMINATION.

TIE CONGRESS NOMINATION.
The Smyrna Times says The chances for
candidate for Congress on the part of the Re-
pubcans Of this State are now narrowed down,
it would seem, to two prominent gentlemen, wiz
Hons. N. b. Smithers aud John W. Houstonl
Levi G. Bird, of Wilmington, Geo. V. Massey:
of Dover. Jas. Il. Lofand, Of Milford, and Col
Jacob Moore, of Georgetown, have all been
named. but the sentiment of the party now
seems to be concentrating on the two gentle
men first named. 1t has been stated that Mr.
Smthers will not accept the nomination, but
this statement is not correct. He does not
desire the nomination, and will not allow his
name to be used to the detriment of any Of the
other gentlemen mentioned but if the Oonven-
tlon believes that he is the choice of the party,
and if all sections and interests demand it, he
t0M accept.
D. W. 4. Collins. of Smyrna, is suggested as
the Republican elector from Kent. He is a
popular man, and deserves to be 80.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Charity.

The motives Of the truly benevolent and char
liable man are dictated by q virtuous heart
they flow from fountain pure as the gushing
Of mountain stream In its natural beauty ant
purity. Nor does he wait until the voice Of sup
plication comes to his door, but goes abroad
with foot as silent as the pearly dews, in searcl
of misery that pines unseen, yet would not ask
The invisible and noiaeless hand OF charity
draws as it were the garment of comfort owe
freshes the famishod bodies of the desttut,
poor. True charity Accomplishes all this, un
asked, unhonored, and unpeen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
The True Lady.

From this lady there exists a subtle magne-
tlau. Unconsciously she circles herself within
an atmosphere OF strength, which TO those who
GO ne into it. gives confidence and repose.
WIthin her influence tho di1ident grow self-pos-
sessed, the impudent IRE checked, the inconsider-
ate are admonishsd; even the rude are oonstrain-
cd to be mannerly, aud the refined perfected al
magnetized unawares by the charm OF the tle1'
lble dignity, the commanding gsntleness, the
thorough womanliness of her look, speech and
demsanor. A sway like this is purely spiritual
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
DOMESTIC NEWS.
State Items

The Smyrna schools opened on Monday.
Mr.. Joseph Burchenal, of Frederick, h as shipped
over a ton Of grapes to N Y, and Philadelphia.
The formal closing at Collins Beach was to
have taken place to-day, but was prevented by
domestic affection.
Rev, Samuel Parry Of New Jersey will tempor-
ariy succeed Rev. Mr.. Jones at the Milford
Presbyterian Church. Mr.. j. goes to complete
his course at Princeton.
Hon Jas. W. Quiggle, Of Philadelphia, who
has become enraptured with Iehoboth Beach,
now looms up az the capitalist who will make
it the Hague Of America.
The repairs on the Odd Fellows Hall at Smyr-
ma are completed, aud the lodge room will be
re-opened tomorrow evening. DIR. Sharp, Of
Camden, has boon invited to make an address.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05

EUey EUe''ing indulges in gushing self
felicitation-not "brag," of course-because it
printed an extra edition, containing the election
returns. The COMMERCIAL has regularly done
that, for six years, and did 30, this year, as
usual 3. 4. learns, Of course. Last year, it
printed no extra; this time it did, and so copied
our good example.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
lea11a.

MCLEAR-SeptemDer 9th 1872, Peler, daughter OF
Henry G., and Martha Nc ear, in the second
year of her age.
The relatives and frieTds Of the family are in-
vited to attend the funeral from the residence OF
her parents All Washington street. on Saturday,
Tth lnAt, at 4 O'Clock, A. ~, without iurther
notice.
SEAL. - On Wednesday, september 4th, 1872, in
Philadelphia, b. njamn Seal, In his 74th year.
The friends and relatives are invited 10 attend his
funeral from his late residence, No. 721 N. Seven
teenth sire {, Philadelphia, on Saturday mOrnipg
7th inst at 10 o clock, without further notice.
SNANN.-on "Wednesday evening, 4th inst,
Otis b. rossInann, IN his 5Ith year.
The relatives aud friends of the family are re-
Apectfully invited to attend the funeral from hts
late residence, fC6 West Firm street, on Satur.
day afternoon, the tn Inst at ~ O'Clock Services
a. Trinity Chapel, Fifth ard King streets Inter-
ment at the wilmington and Braudyw!ne Cemetel y.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Delaware County.
1T IS SURE FOR HARTRANrr BY AN INcREAsE0 MA
JoRITY.


The Delaware County American says:
1--WE speak for this district and especially for
Delaware county, when We assure our friends
that the strength Of our party is increasing
every day, while the opposing forces are con.
stantly growing weaker Republicans who sup
port Greeley are not sufficient to make the cam
pAgn interesting and as to the Democratic
party, 1t is utterly demoralized. The rank and
file now confess that they are completely lost,
not knowing which is which,, and would about
as lief support one as the other. We view the
dilemma with great satisfaction. The majori-
ty Of the Republicans at the coming elections
must be overwhelming, far greater than ever
before. Delaware county will certainly lead of
with not much less than 500. We usually
give from 1,20O to 1,60O majority We advise
cur friends to stand by the whole ticket. The
country was never in a more prosperous condi-
tion than now, and we hope to show that we
appreciate this, by continuing to uphold and
support the party which has all along stood faith
full The country must never again be entrusted
to the men who made the rebellion, and fought
under the stars and bars until the Union sol
dior General Grant-gave us victory and peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05

A very large mass meeting in San Francisco
on Thursday evening adopted resolutions fully
indorsing the Atlantic and Pacific, otherwise
called the Thirty-hfth Parallel railway project.
1t il reported that the Bar Association of New
York city will, when the State Senate reassem-
bes SeDtember 10, institute proceedings to have
Judge Cardozo disqualified from practice at the
bar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05

The Excursion to Mauoh Chunk on Thursday
of next week, will be one OF the incest affairs Of
the kind our people have ever enjoyed. 1t is a
delightful place to go to, and Smiths arrange
ments for going are just the thing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05

1t is doubtful whether the Delaware Gazette
really means to make a single sincere effort in
behalf Of Greeley And when you consider that
gentleman's opinion OF it's vsracty, how can 1t
be reasonably expected to do otherwise than re-
ioics at bis defeat?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
RspusIa,Inr creole, and Going for Grant.

RepudiaiinG Greeley and Going for Grant
The Newburg Journal mentions straw, lit is
only one OF thousands floating in the political
current nowadays,) saying "a gentleman from
this city who has recently been visiting friends
in Sullivan County, most Of whom are Demo-
Gratis, says that he was surprised to find that the
majority of them had repudiated Greeley and
were going for Grant Similar reports come
from all sections. There are few election dis
tricts in the State which will not contribute
Democratic votes for Grant and Wilson"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
Pennsylvnnin.

GREAT FIRE IN ERIE ASSISTANCE ASKED FOR THE
POOR.
ERIE, Sept. s.
A fire which commenced in the Reed House
threatens to sweep the entire city.
Buffalo has sent two fire engines.
The Mayor Of Erie appeals to other cities for
aid Of the houseless poor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
The stennIer Amerlcn.

DESTROYED by FIRE-NINETEEN LIVES LOST
LONDON, Sept 90
dispatch from Nagasaki Japan, says nine
teen lives we're lostby the burning Of the steam
er Anler.icn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 8.
Probabilities Southerly to Westerly winds
with cloudy weather and rain over the Middle
States extending to New England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-05
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION.
2:3O P. M.
New York.

ASSEMBLING OF THE LIBERAL STATE CONVENTION
SYRACUSE, Sept. 8.
Ths Liberal Convention has organized.
A resolution proposing to nominate Judge
Church for Governor and submitting the pro-
posed action of the Convention to the Demo-
cratic State Convention, was referred to tho
Committee on Resolutions.