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Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
New York Radical Convention
Grant Endorsed,

ELMtRA. May l5.-rns RepuLlcan Convention
was called to order by A. b. Cornell, ut noon.
Hoa. hsury h. Plsrson was chosen permanent
Presideat by ac,iamation.
Judge Plsrrepont, from the Committee on Res.
olutlons, reported y series OF resolutions smDody.
iuy the following principles
Frat. Protsctlon to American ctisens without
regard TO race Or color.
SECOND. The Constitutional Amendments to re-
man lnvioiate
Tnlrd. Tue public debt to be paid in COIN.
Fourth. Ne oppressive taxation to pay the pub
liz deot.
F.ith. A reforming Vi the Civil Service and re-
peans OF the income tax. trankiilg privilege alid
all revenue taxes, except ou tobacco aud liquors.
Skin. revenue tariff.
Seventh. restoration of harmony in the re-
constructed States.
E,sntn. A preservation Of peace, with honor to
the United States, with foreign nAtions. :
Ninth. That respect tor tos soldiers amt sailors
VI the late war require the principles OF the Ile
publican party to bs maintained. s.k S. r.
Isntn That the surrender OF the Republican
Pirty vt THIS tms, will DO "A surrender Of tue pnn
9'ples which have saved the natioa from destr,c
ton.
Eleventh. That the cry Of universal amnest,
Is deception, that no one is disfrancnised iron
voting or holding property
Twelfth. That tns politicians Of tho sscede,
States have not changed their principles, hut ont
Tarssi,A Th.. all who have become aliena
tea IRON tue Republican party are ,ny,ted u IL
Unite with It.
;, Fourteenth, recites the benefits arising irot
fIysl tent HrAng's administration.
fltsenth. That It would ue exceedingly un
Mass 70 change our able, tried and safe Che
AayietrAte Tor one untried And uncertain
los ress.utions were adopted unainmou ously
=, Ina ChAivman Of each delegation theu roso
ms place. And Anuoancsu lao deleXates 10 Il
auau~pma Conve utlon aud their ailernatcs, W
ths list was agreed to.
Alter tps appointment OF the delegates Vt lArl
we nseafion sdJourilet stWs d.s.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
TINE lIBER

AN ADDRESS ARRAIayINo TYIR ADMINISTRATIONS.
New YoBx, May IL The address Of the Lib
erll Republican State Committee to the people OF
New York arragns the administration for alleged
bluuders, crimes, and All attempt to lrolong
power Tor tho next four years; denounces Grant
for Administering his high Office an estate or
property owned by himself i'll fee simple; says the
people, not he, paid tho debt; Congress, not he,
ightenel fhe burdens OF the people; while the
Alabama claims were never so unsettled as now
and there is no peace with the Ia1isns or pros
perity among the southern people; tho Cincinnati
Convention aud Its candidates are eulogized anc
the people urged, without regard to past politics
differences, to organize Tor the contest. The
signs OF the times IRE IIopitious; the cause is al
inspiration and engenders courage aud goo
oheel tor 1t is the OF honesty in high places
Of generous statesmanship, OF civl liberty. and o
republican government re-estabished in the loya
affection Of free people.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
The Now York Democratic State
Convention.

ROCHESTER, May 15.-The Democratic Con
veptiol assembled at haf past ~ to-day
Samuel J. Tilden called the Convention to OF.
der in short speech: Thomas kinsella, or
Kings county, was chosen temporary chair
T. o. Perrin was appointed temporary Sec
retary.
The attendance was large and enthusiastic
The Committee on Permanent OrgaillzatoH
reported for permanent President Thomas
Kius.lia, OF Brooklyn. with number Of vice
presidents and secretaries.
Much discussion ensued OH resolution that
committee be appointed to select delegates
to the Baltimore Convention. A substitute
that the delegates be appointed by the Con-
vention itself was voted dOAn, and the oriRt-
nal resolution was adopted.
Clarks0n N. Potter, from the Committee on
Resolutions, made q report. IL. SAID that the
Committee had given the subject the most
complete and thorough consideration.
The resolutions are as follows
FIRST. That We recognize the changes In tire
nature aud the Constitution of the Governs
ment which have taken place., aud without
reopening questions Of the past are ready now
to cooperate with those, whatever their pre-
vou5 Affiliations, VINO favor limited and local
: ix.d governments, who seek to restrain the
exercise by Congress of absolute and general
10 ver,; to prevent its entering ON private leg.
station; to restrain the growth OF vast eorpoi
alions, and to work permanent CiN!l Serves
reform. -
.Seeoid That the rece ut de ecIaration Of politica
principles by the Convention: OF Cincinnati Il
eyid ,ucs Of the progress ut pubic opinion To-
ward sound AMI whul,sonli views Of govern.
IN snt,aud we believe that all patriotic citizen
may unite upon usat platform Tor the purpos'
of restoring thx-Aanest administration OF IA
tianal affairs, and enforcing the oh,iaatiuns .
the Constitution: and oar delegates to Eaiti
more are instructed to take the course bts
calculated to secure the triumph Ut these prin
cipies, and the selection Of any candidate re
presenting them who shall meet the approva
Of the Democracy III the National COnventtO
assembled.
The resolutions we're adopted.
A committee was appointed to select delt
gates tO tie Baltimore Convention and tn
Convention then adjourned till 10 O'Clock Il
MQrrQW. -. =.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
By Telegraph TO the Daily Gssstte.
NEW YORK.

YOUTHFUL MCRDEREk.
NEW YORK. May l6.
Justice McMara was shot on Tuesday by his
son, aged sixteen, at Bsckmantown, because ne
repr'manted lin FOR playing truant.' H.,
ArrExTTED cANXIBAIIsN
NEW York. May ia York tPa paper re,
l,tes thAt ono OF Barnum's FIJI, Cannbals dice
there. anu that the other Csnnibals made an at
tempt q. eating the remains Of the eceased
They wess secured. and the mutilated renainl
wers 9uie'y buried.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

A singular point Of maritime law has been
recently decided in England. A vessel was
towed out Of Lirrrpoolin 1867 but when part
ing with the tug dl not pay the cost Of the
service, via. GlO0. From that time until late.
IL she was not heard Of, but recently she put
into Plymouth and was immediately seized
for the old debt. The owners set up the de.
fenc,, tn It the vessel was seized In America
i'm 1867. tin,ler a writ for botiomry, and ~a>
soId thai she lay in dock u, New Bedforl fol
threc years, and was subsequently, bought by
the prcs;pt .uWuers. The change OF owner
shi twice and Of flag once was held by til,
Judge sufficient to bar the plantin's cialui
and place the vessel outside the jurisdiction VI
I 20 court.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
BY Telegraph TO The Daily Gazette
WASHINGTON.
DEATH TRoI An OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE.


WAsH1SoTox, May l6.
SENATE The Senate resumed consideration OF
the Baltimore and Potomac Depot bill and several
amendments we're offered and rejected
Col. George McDougalI, the California Pio-
neer. died from an overdose Of morphine. ia
ken while intoxicated.
HoCsE.-The House resumed the tariff and
tax bills. Mr.. Starkweather moved t0 put
saltpetre on the free list, Mr.. Dawes opposed
the motion and said it was in interest of two
of the greatest monopolies Of the country the
Hazard aud Dupont Compauies-that rolled
up millions during the war aud held the Gov
ernment IN their power.
The amendment was agreed to by vote Of Il
to 81.
The motion TO strike out the item taxing -
sedA and sods-ssh X cent pound was rejected
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
Georgia Democratlo commItt Ia.

AIL.ANTA, May l5-The stats democratic
l.. iSeuuse cOWinlltee met to-day. The NEE.
az. az wssI ersnouiOus. The committee called u
H \" ..,. convention 70 meet tn Atlanta June 2Gth
~ " elect delegates to the Baltimore cvnyrn-
;EOn, aud adOptAd resolutions urging otya,,-
= ton .n N eountles and districts preparatory
a. sualnK Delegates To the State convention.
chtus'soty address Will be issued by the
saaifnan Of the committee In . few DAYS.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

- 1t Is soberly stated that firm in England,
which ships prepared meats 10 New Zsiana,
made an immense hit by labelling 1t "canneu
missionary" The natives buy 1t eagerly
Tho capital Invested in the wlns-inakins inter-
cot in Csiiiornia il t3l. .0OO,p00
Tha 4llsorx,a- Press Association, embracing
,eary all the editors vi the State, Is OH trip to
Nashville.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

A committee of members of the Boston press
are making extensive preparations to accom-
modate their newspaper brethren throughout
the country, who accept invitations TO attend
the international peace jubilee. Aroom in
the coliseum will be specially fitted up and
assigned for the use. A banquet is also in
consideration for the press on the opening day.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

fatal accident occurred yesterday in Con.
necticut, to General Joseph r. Hawley, who
wa drowned In attempting to cross Ferry
For particulars zee our telegraphic news.-AoE.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

Mr.. John Hodgson, the late veteran editor
of the West Chester J1srsonian, has located
at Clarksburg, Harrison county, West vir-
O,nia. where he has established the Weekly
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

we welcome to our exchange list the Whining
ion DAILY 0AzErrx. Its vigor and vim presag'
,ts success -Seeyovd Record
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

Col. IouS y. MosBy's PosrrIoN.-We have
seen letter from Col. John S. Mosby to friend
IN this city. n which reference Is nude to u re-
ported con,eiaution between Col Mosby and
President GIANT. Referring to that report Col.
II. says: Il see am reported saying to Gen,
raj Grant tiat would support him even If n
!emocri' were Nominated against him. do not
care about coming in the papers II correct tins
but hope my friends will not Th,nk tha. sain
my suci thing. On the contrary. expressly
'oli General Grant that would support the
t-tnocratic nominee, but ~ between hun anc
Greeley was i'll favor Of the South going for tn,
one that would offer US the most generous terms
!. O., that the Philadelphia Convention must out
| bid Cincihnati."- A!epusdJia Gaxsfte
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

The Democratic State Convention Of New
York met at Rochester yesterday. Thomas
Kiuse,la was chosen President. The attend
ance was large, and the utmost enthusiasm
nra Vailed 10
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
By Telegraph to the Daily Ga,stte.
ENGLAND.

NEW rEAruRE OF THE ALABAMA CLA1Ns.
LONDON. May l6.
The GLoDE has an article showing that while
the American claims for vessels destroyed by
the rebel ram Shenandoah amount to six mil.
lions and half. the prize money claimed by
the crew ofthe Shenandoah foots up only eleven
hundred thousand.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

The Georgia Democratic Convention has
,een called to meet in Atlanta on June 26th, Ia
elect delegates to the Baltimore Convention.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
Meeting of.the Tennessee State
Convention.

NASHVILLE, May l5.-The Republican State
Convention assembled in Nashville to-day, 300
delegates being present Delegates to the Phil.
adel?hia Convention were appointed and full
ELECTORAL ticket was chosen.
No candidate was nominated for Governor,
it being deemed the best policy to make no con-
test.
Horace Maynard made 4 speech sustaining
the present Administration.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
the NEGRO VOTE.
1t - said to be Almost Wholly fov
Grant and Opposed to oreolev,

From tho Cincinnati Commerciai-Libersl.
Mr., Peter II. Clark, OF this city. has recently
travelled extensively IN the South, and con.
versed freeiey with cOlored men on political
colored citizens will 20 for Greeley as against
Grant, and wrote letter expressing that
opinion, and giving his reasons for entertain
ing 1t.
From the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph. Democratic.
We see that the liberal Republican papers
entertain very sanguine expectations OF 4
Iarg" negro vote for Mr.. Greeley, and the
philosopher himself Is reported as having ex-
pressed great confidence In the good opinion
ana partiality or the negroes of the South par
ticuiariy. There Is nothing more Idle or
groundless than such anticipations. The mass
OF the negro voters IN the South will 90 fol
Grant. and as to the Moth Mr.. Greeley 8
friends have already had hint from the pro
| ceedingS of the negro State Convention at
Troy, on the sth. which unanimously pledged
the votes OF the. New York negroes to the
same direction. The sooner the Greeley men
can shake of that delusive anticipation the
wiser and safer they will be. Ii Mr.. Greeley
secures the support OF the Democrats he,
probably carry all the Southern States except
South Carolina, but it viii be by the white
votes and such scattering negro contributions
AS The personal influence Uf the white voters
may be able to secure for him AS to any
special popularity he or his friends may think
he holds with the negroes, 1t will not add al
omnibus load to his hackers among tile coloret
race. II Mr. Greeley and his friends are moi
aware of this fact, it is time they should be
and govern themselves accordingly. Let then
take the testimony Of any or all Southern
men of common intelligence and rrasonabl,
opportunities for observation, and they will
hardly find a conflict OF opinion on this point
Greeley. II elected at ali, will be elected b,
: the white p p,puiatlon.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

Monroe, Ind, boasts Of youth "ent,reiy desti.
tute Of beard" who weighs sos. What would he
weigh il he had beardI
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

9y TsissiAth 70 the Daily Gazette
Commercial.
PHILADELPHIA, Nav Ia.
Co,lop, quiet, 234a24!.
Fh",r. quiet ann i,tpi superl.;e, e0Asd., 81
EEtya-, :. 3o.a. ~.
Wne. hr'n; Rel, s. -; NJ 5, ,g.n., also.
Cora ,;e.h: S-l.ow,,,
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WGi.t.y. aoisi
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

Espartero Ia 50 old and decrepit that he Is
no longer able to write, and can digest only
liquid food.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16

ko-s;ocv,on Of Senavof fefiy.
uene,ai y. :. Ferry has bern n..,ie.tru
United States Senator from Connecticut f.i
six years frOui the 4th OF March, 1873 The
vote stood on Joint ballot 1873 for Ferry, ia5
for Hawley. The entire Democratic vote was
given to Ferry, and II Republicans voted for
him.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
IN MN UF Vr.N " Ut IIl1E
CITY.
The Brilliant Young Cantatrce,
MISS CASSIE REM,
iSopra Acute.
WILL GIVE USE
Grand Operatic Conc.rtt,
Thursday Evening. May ie,

At the Giaui Opera II use. ass,.,ei by ae fsIlcw.
iEg artists
Nil. t>,o.IA ;iErNs. M.,zt soprano Contrsrc.
-,sn"-p % tStANrr. The renowned baritone Eufo
Mr. CHAElIs X. REsz. prima T.ncre.
Mr.. JsRoEa ioPK rs. the distit guishei Piano Wiz
tuosn.
HEIR LEOPOLD ExoE. Kx. Conductor.
GENERAL ADMISSION, sl03
sub.ciiosr, will be able % secure reserved seat
witlou' extra charge rn TUESDAY iroroiug, Ma
I4th. ~ o'cl.ck. AZ Rcu-hWao. Thomas 4 CO...
AL Mirset street. where plans Of the aall will be
exhibited
doors open at ~ o'elocs. concert com,nsnc,s a
8 o'clnrk. may li.St
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
SECOND EDITION,
b z T ELE q r PH.
WEATHER REPORT.

wAsHISoTox. Maybe.
From Western Pennsylvania to Maryland clear
weather will prevail with rising barometer and
frssh northerly to sasterly winds.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
DAILY GAZETTE.

Gold cloee.l yesterday at ia. Government
securities advanced sst for some issues. To-day
gold u ia. M HlE Sill
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
PRICE 1 CENT.
THIRD EDITION.
z TELEa r ApH.
By Telegraph to tho Daily Gazette.
WA9NIN01 TON.

WAsNINoTOA, May 10.
SESArE-The Depot bill finally passed. ali
amendments being voted down. This Is a triumph
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad over the Baltimore
g. Ohio.
The Committee on Foreign Relations had
additional article for the Washington treaty ias'
night but arrived ut conclusion. 1t is believed
however. that tho bill will be reported hy tn
committee and passed by the Senate this week
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-05-16
Amuse,meuts.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
REM CONCERT.

III INVITATION OF GENTLEMEN OF THIS
CITY.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16

WILMINGTON. DEL.
-. The undersigned respectfully an-ss,
st.fA nsunces to his old friends and thek III
XNkrubie generally that he has compioi- SG1*6
WAAl6 6ed his store. ap,l hsSopeIed with stock
Of fine new and fresh
GROCERIES, SUGARS AND MoLASSEH,
Loverinecrnshed, granu lated and pulreli2ei opar,
soft, white and coffee sugars.
- Syrur, and all kinds of Molaases,
Old 0overnment Java Cniice, laguirn, Maricnioo,
Rio. Green and Roasted ,ofec; The hn.st BLACK ami
Green Teas, White and Red Wheat Family Flour.
new Buckwheat. all kinds ofnurc Spices, Sara uo>,
Al kinds Of Canned Fruits, French an@ EorIi,h
Tomatn Catsur. English snd American Pickles. Jel.
les, Cheese. Fresh Ron Butter. Bakers Cocoa and
Chocolate. Vermacclii, Macaroni, Washing Soar j.,
-ants, Raisns. Citron. Atmore's Minee Meat, Dried
Peaches and Apples, Cranbeyiies. Brocms Painted
Candles, and all articles usually kept in we'll AS
sorted Grocery Store. Call and examine my stock,
s-,v JAMES CkIPPkN
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16
Chief Justice Chase for Greeley.

A letter from Chief Justice Chase dated Aug 2S.
has just made its appearance in the new wspapers
1t says:
Your letter expressing the wish of yourself and
many friends to know my views of public duty Ia
the approaching Presidential election has been re-
celved. Ny answer must be brief
make no secret Of my conviction that the high
est interests OF country require the election OF
Mr.. Grseley, or Of my intention to vote for him
At the same time ! cheerfuly acknowledge our M
debfedness to Gen. Grant for his services in the
war and tor much Of his administration rs prrsl-
dent. My thanks are due and gratefully given to
my countrymen who felt and feel toward me ,hr
sentiments you express. My health wns and is too
precarioHs to allow u wish Tor the nomination. -
Eserythiug and more than could be hoped from
me may be expected from Mr.. Greeley. Yours
truly. SP. CHASE.
c. A. Schellentrager, Esq.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16
a COUNTY CONVENTION
OF THE
Democratic Party Of New Castle Connt.

New Castle, on
SaturdAy, September 2I. ls7:'
for the purpose Of nominating one State senato''
seven Rsprssentativ es to the General Assembly
sud i've Levy Court Commissioners.
The Democratic voters of the several Hundreds
where such action hes not already been taken,
ars respectfully requested to meet a: their respec
tive voting places on Saturday. September A. at
O'Clock, Pm, and elect five delegates from each
Hundred to represent them in said Convention
Nv order of the Executive Committee Of New
Castle county. GEO GRAY, Chairman.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16
When Rogues fail Out"

The Philadelphia Evening Bnlieti,, of Friday.
IN double loaded editorial said that " John VI
Forney received from the Evans fund the vaiue oi
fifty thousand dollars, in the form Of satisfaction
of mortgage ON the Press building," and also
stated that the information came from Dr. Paine.
who impaired 1t to 1.-TWO unimpeachable witncsse,.
ready to be produced when needed" TO this
charge the Press replies: If DR. Paine, or the
two unmpeachabe witnesses,' or Mr.. George .
Evans or the editor OF the Bulletin himself, will
ALL or either of them, come forward and repeat TINS
great slander in manner which will render ii Il
subject for legal investigation, shall be glad to
meet it,"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16

Tn prsposterous charges Of land swindline
opssstious which the Cincinnati Gazette made
against Senator Schurz had called forth an indi,
naat dsisnse Of the Senator from the VoM,blao,
q that city. 1t protssts that every American c,,
tseaAa ID II to his own political v'evs vi.ho,,,
Asy6g ~ Qoed naas drawn through the mi, .
eed says senator Schurz were guilty of the II.
lsgsd robbery II would have been known Io,,,
$50. It thinks bad the Senator supported Gran.
simply Al sodsevor 70 nsutsaiizs the power OF n,
in4oentiA politician; 'besides." II adds, at ,,
very singular that. thus far, not one Of those :,
@ b. swlndled has complained of any grievance
I1as dessnss has additional force from the fa,,
eAae ~ winter, Fred HassAurek, who IL one IL III
most eloquent 0esnan osstors and sceompIisbea
IN the Wese, has bssn regarded by
sosDe - the rival OF SET ator Schurz.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16
CAILY GAZETTE.

CAILY GAZETTE.
C.P. Jonssox. ENRON AND Pnorn1h4oR.
T1s DAILY 0AakrrK is published every afternoon
(sxespt Sunday at 4lG Market street, and served ny
sarriers to subscribers in all parts Of WilIninstoh
and the surrounding towns and villages. Tor SIX
cents week, payable weekly. Yearly subscribers
=. in advance.
III. DELAWARE GAZETTE. established 1884
the largest and most hourishing weekly III The
6tats and hes larger circulation tnan any o'no'
On the Peninsular. Published every FRIDAY NOR"
t&2a year. In advance.
FOR PRESIDENT.
HORACE GREELEY.
OF NEW YoRk.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
d, GRATZ BROWN.
OF MISSOURI.
ELECTORS.
WILLIAM q. WH!TELEi.
4hessssss 4khoesss WV y. MHnEis: LIN:
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS.
CusTIS W. wRI0HT
OF sUssEx COUNTY
FOR SHERIFF,
ISAAC CRUDE.
FOR CORONER.
DANIEL r. WOODWARD
A COUNTY CONVENTION
OF THE
Democratic Party Of New Castle Comfy
viii be held in accordance with party usage Al
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16

special dispatch to The DAILY Nems. Londor,
from Rome says the Emperors OF Germany, Aus
tria, and Russia, at their conference in Berlin.
solved to advise the Pope to abandon the e.us,
and agree to use their good Offices with the Italian
Government for the protection OF foreign religion,
corporations in Italy.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16
furniture, st..
EURN/7URE NARe.7DDbKs

A full assortment Of the ls'est style, Cab
Ware tor sale at the low est prices.
Call before purchasing elsewhere.
may25tf OiLE X MILLS Z
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-09-16

The Republicans of this city. on Saturday. nom
tnaEsd Hon. Joshua Aaris, for Representative ,.,
ths Lsgialature, and Christian Febigsr, Esq, t.l
Levy Court Commissioner. The gentlemen are We
qaAA6sd for the positions, aud it becomes Il
Dsnocrats to Be careful that they secure cand
datss VIA azs equally a. compstsnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-03-04

SHORT CUTs TO TIE GRAvE.-The shortsst
cot to the grave We know Of is the alcoholic
stimulating system. 1t was under sense
of this fact that Dr.. J. WALKER introduced
his famous CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs
com posed exclusively Of roots, herbs, and
barks unprocurable in any other part of the
world. Instead of depraviug the blood
like the stamulants of which rum is the
basis, they impart vigor and vitality to the
circulation. No case of Indigestion, Liver
Complaint, Intermittent or Remittent Fever
or Nervous Weakness, can long resist theil
salutary operation.