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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

WYOMING Politics. Household were
frequently divided in political sentiment,
says writer speaking Of Wyoming Ter
ritory, upon the women vote, and voted
in accordance with conviction or pref
udice, regardless of marital ties. In at
least one instance the wife was candi-
date for office on one political ticket,
while her husbands name enjoyed q sim
liar prominence upon the other A lively
contest ensued each voted for himself,
or herself and neither voted for the 9th.
er and yet the tranquility of their do
nestle life suffered no disturbance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

THE GRAIN TRADE.-The shipment of
grain for the Canadian ports from our
principal ports, Chicago, Milwaukee and
Toledo, during the past week have been
unusually large. The increase in the
diversion of corn to the st. Lawrence
route is the most marked. The total
shipments of corn for the week were L.
797, SCI bushels. OF this amount esq.,
l42 bushels were consigned to Buffalo,
558, COS bushels to Kingston and Mon
treaI, and 1914, 219 bushels to Port Col
borne The aggregate shipments by
lake to all the United States ports were
S27, 100 bushels Of corn, against 500, 119
bushels to all the Canadian ports. The
consignments Of corn to Canadian ports
last week were greater than ever before
in the same length Of time. The only
reason we can give for this diversion of
trade is the fear OF detention felt on ac-
count of the low stage Of water. This,
however, was imaginary to large ex-
tent, as there was water enough for the
early part OF the season. All uneasiness
on this score may by banished as the
late heavy rains have furnished an
abundant supply.-Bnfa'o Paper.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

SUICIDES Attempts at suicide m
be expensive and nothing can be me
ridiculous than for man to pay the !
out of his own pocket for cutting
own throat. This happened to an .
fortunate fellow lately at Iowa city. i
to make matters sure, not only sever
his windpipe, but slashed the arteries
his wrists. Then three doctors took h|
in hand and stitched him up, and
sisted upon his living and so live
did to receive from the high-cost doct|
a bill of $500. He said that he would
pay it but the sawbones brought an
ton against him, and the judge and j
said that pay he must. The poor n
will probably refrain from such luxu1
in future,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
GENTLE OvERruREs TOWARDS FRIEND.

GENTLE OvERTUREs TOWARDS FRIEND.
sH1P.-First stranger-"I declare, sir,
that women are getting more outrageous,
ly decoltay every day. Just look over
there, at that Prodigious old Porpoise
with the eye-glassp' Second Stranger.
Hum! Hal Yes! I can't help think
ing she's more festive looking object
than that Funeral old Trump with the
FAM First Stranger. The Funeral
old Trump s my wife, sir" Second
Stranger. -"Che 'Prodigious old Por.
poise' is minel Let's 60 and have some
tae ~ p,n,sb
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

1t is told Of young gentleman whom
maiden liked but father didn't, that at
q reasonable (?) hour the old gent mildly
intimated that the time for retiring had
arrived. "I think you are correct, my
dear sir" answered nineteenth century,
modestly, eve have been waiting over
an hour fer yeu to put yourself in your
little Bed" Father retired thoughtfully,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

And when the doctor said 'twould live our JOY
what words could tell?
Claspod IN each others arms, our grateful tears
together fell.
Sometimes, you see the shadow fell across our
little nest,
But it only made the sunshine seem doubly-
welcome guest.
Work came to me plenty, and kept the anvil
ringing,
Early and late you'd find me there hammering
and singing;
Love ncrved my arm to labor, and tuned my
tongue to song,
And though my singing wasn't sweet, it was
almighty strong.
One day one-armcd stranger stopped to have
me nail shoe,
And while was at work we passed compli-
ment or two.
asked how he had lost his arm. He said
twas shot away
At Malvern Hill. ''At Malvern Hill! Did you
know Robert MayY"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

What could be done? He was reported dead.
On his return
He strovo in vain some tidings of his absent
wife to learn.
Twas well that he was innocent Else I'd have
killed him too,
So dead he never would have riz till Gabriel'a
trumpet blew
1t was agreed that Mary then between us
should decide,
And each by her decision would sacredy abide
No sinner at the judgment scat, waiting eternal
doom,
Could suffer what did while waiting sentence
in that room.
Rigid and breathless there We stood, with
nerves as tense as steel,
While Mary's eyes sought each white face, in
piteous appeal
God! Could not woman's duty be less hardly
reconcled
Between her lawful husband and the father of
hcr child.
Alb, how my heart was chilled to ice when she
knelt down and said,
"Forgive mo, John! He is my husband |!
Here Alivel not dead"
raised her tenderly and tried to tell her she
was right,
But somehow in my aching breast the prsoned
words stuck tight
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13

Mrs. Smith observes that scolding is
woman's sphere. Mrs. Robinson retorts
that sit is no. womans fear to scold
her husband-providsd he deserves it,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-06-13
The Blacksmith's Story.
ILLUSTRATED BY D. scATTERaooD.

Well, no Ny wife amt dead, sir, but I've lost
her all tho samo
She left me voluntarily, and neither was to
blame.
It's rather queer story and I think you will
agree
When you hear the Observation-Disclosures rather
rough on me.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Friday AfteTnoon, July 10.
TIE CITY ELECTIoN-THE CANDIDATES.

There is always desire in the public mind
for good municipal government, but at times
the plain necessity Of the case swels this desire
to a determination. Whether this is now the
case in Wilmington, or not may be questioned,
but our observation leads to the conclusion that
there is a strong and positive feeling among the
people, in favor of reform. 1t may not be man
ifested, in any positive manner, if the nomina-
tions made for the various city offices are such
as command the popular confidence, but if the
candidates presented fall below this REQUIRE
ment, there will be a very positive evidence
Afforded that the people demand better service.
This should serve as a sufficient hint to those
who run the party machines" and who are
now "setting up the pins, which are to be made
manifest in the nomination elections. Good
candidates - especially for the City Council
will receive the popular approval, and unless
there is some unfaithfulness in their support. on
the part of the political managers, themselves,
such as has been sometimes witnessed, they
will be elected, while the presentation of men
whose record is clouded, ability insufficient, OF
qualifications unsatisfactory, will be failure.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
The New HoteI md Grern Hou-e.

The appearance Of our new hotel is very strik-
ing aud draws forth general expressions of
euogy. There is an air of substantial strength
about the structure, and yet it possesses real
beauty and gracefuness OF design. A gentleman
mot resident OF our city, said to us this morn
ing that the Hotel and Opera House we're two
buildings Of which the city had good reason to
be proud and which were seldom found equaled
by similar buildings in other cities.
As to this remark we repeat it. on the basis
o, our own observation. In the various large
twns and cities, corresponding in size to vii.
Inington, in the Middle States, we have seen no
public building OF the character OF our Opera
House which can compare with it, in beauty,
either in exterior or interior. There are some
quite pretentious theatres in some Of the Penn
sylvania towns, among which we name the
Parshal Opera House, at Titusyille, but for
general chasteness Of design, completeness of
arrangement, and conformity to good taste, none
of them eqnal this. With respect to hotels not
quite so much eau be said. Other cities have
quite handsome hotels, which will equal, and
possibly surpass the exterior beauty Of the one
now being built here. When all things
are considered, however, we feel
confident that the essentials needed for
the accommodation of the travelling public will
be combined in it, to an unusual degree, and that
very few hotels anywhere outside of the largest
oties will be found to equal it. We expect to be
as proud of our Wilmington Hotel as we are Of
our Wilmington Opera House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Fire at Rising sun.

HOTEL, FOUNDRY AND OTHER BUILDINGS IN
RUINS.
disastrous conaagration broke ont in Rising
Sun village, Cecil county Md, on Tuesday, and
the Maryland House, Bowdens Foundry and
other buildings were laid in ashes. The fire orig
mated in the WOO shop attached to the foun-
dry, and although the alarm was given early, and
the citizens worked vigorously, the progress OF
the flames could not be stayed on account Of the
iniiammabihty Of the material. The foundry
bnildings and the Maryland House. a new
three story building, recently erected with its
stabllng, private dwelling, carriage shop, &c.
were soon wrapped in a sheet of flame and d'tot4Ily
destroyed. The loss is estimated at S35 500
upon which there is but little insurance-prin.
cipally in the Delaware Mutual, Of this city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

The alligator is disappearing from the Florida
swamps and the negro baby weeps for joy. The
business of selling alligator hides has proved so
good that the hunters are exterminating the
reptiles.
A cynic suggests that the marrying OF de-
ceased wife's sister implies either that the bus
band has treated his first wife very kindly or
cruelty. II kindly the sister wishes to experience
the same treatment if cruelty, to aveuge IT,
One reason why street cleaning in New York
has usually been neglected is that when the
dirt is in the form Of mud people hesitate to
take any steps in the matter. and when it's in
the condition of dust they're forced to shut
their eyes to it.
The workings Of the new Illinois liquor law
will be watched with a great deal of interest
The experiment is unpopular with many but
whatever its peculiar merits or dement's may be.
a fair trial of the statute will soonest develop
them one way or the other.
A farmer Of the vicinity Of indianapolis few
years ago sold his farm for $4,000 aud went West
to grow up with the country. Recently he was il
that city seeking employment at $50 a month,
while the ground that used to be his farm is now
worth nearly a million dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Many of the striking working men in New
York city are said 10 obiec, to allowing the In
ternatlonais to join IN the forthcoming eight
hour parade.
An Irish paper publishes the following: "a
deaf man named Taft was run down and killed
by passenger train aud killed eu "Wednesday
morning, lie was injured IN similar way about
year ago.
George, asked the teacher Of a Snndav--cllool
class, who above all others shall you wish lr-t
20 see when you get to heaven; With face
frightening up with anticipation, the ltlle fel-
low shouted, Geriah
Among our post offices are the following. TIT.
Toto, w ~ Not Pipe STEM Stony Man Sal Soda
bhch shiny, snow Shoes Overallr, Lookout, Last
Glance, backbone. Marrow Bones, ,SOrrel Hurze.
Tally II and Tired Creek.
What is shat, children 2" asked a young pas
tor exhibiting 70 m- Sunday school a magic
lantern picture Of poor sinner, cluging to the
cror5 towering out OF stormy waves in mid.
ocean Robinson Crusoe :" was the instant
rely,
Alabama hires out its conyicts to work on
the railroads. Each has an ron spike sbont
eighteen Inches long around hi- anKle held M
by chain which reaches to the waist. The
contnvance heeis them from running. They
trip shu iail whichever making the experiment
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
EIectricnI phennmcnn-

The Reading Eagle says that during the heayy
storm on Monday afternoon. about 3 O'Clock
something fell On the store step in front OF the
office OF the Reading Spice Nils No Il6 Penn
street, which eNploded with sharp and loud
report Ike pistol shot with a flash Of fire and
light smoke like that Of a torpedo A .imIIar
explosive soon after iell Ou the roof Of the nor
tico OF Mishlers Hotel, and third one IN the
middle OF Penn street, between the Cuion and
Farmers banks-a distance too great ior anv
such proJecllle ar torpedo to have been thrown
ana there had been some thunder and nghtuiug
previously, but there was none at that time
The last report was quite loud aud caused some
alarm. No Fragments Of any kind could be f1uf
though careful search wA- III lle, aud it wOnld
nave been almost impossible for any one tl
have thrown turpedoes IN three different Mia.
ces half square apart, without being discover
ed. The explosions followed each olher al In.
tervals Of about live minutes
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
A wifs,a Yenaennnn.

Mr.. George Cook. of East Davenport, Iowa,
has reduced his family to beggary through his
love for the ardent. A few days ago his wife
vieited the various saloon keepers, and request
ed them to sell no more liquor to her husband.
Notwithstanding the REQUEST he obtained glass
of beer at saloon on the following day. His
wife had followed close behind him, and imme-
diately proceeded to wreak her vengeance. The
Davenport Gazette thus describes the scene
Crasn, crash, crash, went the panes in win
dows and doors, down went the tumblers and
wine bottles behind the bar, and the pelting
rocks did not cease to enter the saloon until
every window and door pane in ii had been bro
ken. Forty-eeven panes of glass; and numerous
tumblers and bottles we're smashed. The place
looked as il a mob had made 1t the scene OF de-
structve riot. 1t was a wreck. Before the wife
was half through With her work the inmates had
sought places OF safety, and large crowd bad
gathered The husband ran out, and, with other
men, attempted to stop her in her work Of de-
struetion, but their interference was OF no avail.
She was dangerous, and nobody tried to use
force in quieting her. Having wrought all the
destruction she could she left the scene and
went home.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Sprtial gutitrs.
The Vital Drain.

1t is necessary to the health Of the body that its
exhausted and refused Particles should be carried
OH by the eXcrctury organs and it is equally neces-
sary that the waste matter thus expelled should be
replaced by new elements derived from digested
and assm a'ed 70. d. 1t Is evident therefore that
good digestion and perfect assimilation are essen
tal to bodily yigOr; and 1t is because Hoscet'era
stomach Bi.ters powerfully assist these prog esses
that II is regarded by The Intelligent classes. whose
opinions are founded on obse, walton, as the oply
absolute specific for dyspepsia and its attencant Ills
at present known. When the system, either from
constitutional c4uses, sverwors excess anxiety, or
actual disease, is in an unnaturaly relaxed condi-
ton, something more than its exhausted particles
passes through the pores. Vitality leaks through
these ventiges, Elements which sh luld remain.in
tie blood and enrich 1t are evolved and that 1uid
becomes then watery and incapable Of removing
the solids of the tody as fast as hey decay. IN
consequences are emaciatlon debility neryouyness
loss OF spirit and a gegerdl or perhaps raid,
decline all powers OF life It is IN cases ike this
that The restcr tive properties Of Hostetters Bitters
are mos conspicuous. The first two or three dose,
sometimes produce change III the feelings and as
peet VI the invalid that perfectly astonishing end
hy persevrrng use Of this superlatlve vegetable
tonic aud Alternative, the vital drain s sure to be ar
rested, the strength re- nstated the flesh restored
the constitution rein'Orc d and the brain relieved
u he cloud that Obscured 1t.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
HOmeward Bound.

STANLEY AND SON OF DIR. LIVINGSTON En- ROUTE
FOR HOME.
NEW YoRK, Jnly IS
despatch from Port Said, Africa, reports
that Stanley and a son of DR.. Livingston hal
passed through for England
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tsI'ndays
sacepied,) at the COMMERCIAL BUILDING, South West
corner FIFTH and Market Streets. Tiro Cents copy.
Sir Dtuirs gear, by mail, or ssrUed ty carriers
throughout the city.
THE DBLARARE TRIBUNE, tVeetly) the great
Penfnsllar organ Of Farmers aad Fruit ,yCtcers pub
Itshsd every Thursday mo'+iHa at 1Wo Dollars a
fedr.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
nultcr nnd Esr. from lbe w.,

There are nov in daily use on the Michigan
central railroad nifty -une cars lifted up expressly
Tor carrying butter, beef and aud eggs from
Chicago to Boston and Now York An average
OF four Of these loaded cars start East each tlay
and are inspected and re-tced at Detroit before
they go iurther' Each car consumes four tons
OF ice on The trlp.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Genuine scotch oat MeaI-

Genuine Scofch Oat Meal.
This important and valuable article OF food Is
hghly nutritious aud easily digested: It contains
more OILY matter than any other Of the cultivated
Ger al grains, while ts heat Hnd fat making and its
ntsh and blood-In1king properties render 1t well
dhapJed rs FOOD for persons OF sehpntary habits
dyspeptcs, invallis and cnnvalescents
One part Of this Oa Meal contains as much mus
c1-inaking mHteria as i've parts Of line hour, and
furnishes more Of the require ment for har,l work
mental or physl al-than any other known grain
maue lntp phrrldge and eaten at breakfast ii will
relieve halil ual constipation.
Also finest pin head oat meal, the hest brand OF
Irlsn Gay meal liethlehem oat meal and full line OF
dietics for the sick
E BklNGHUR T n co, Apathecarics.
cor. Sixth AMI Marie struets
Wtlmiupton
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
He Gives Due Notice

A Western paper has the following ADVERTISE
ment Engaged Miss Anna Gould to john
Candall, City Marshal Of Leaycnwortb. Kan
From tins time honceforth and forever--until
Miss Anna Gould becomes widow ali youn,,
men are requested to withdraw their particniaT
attentions"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
New Jersey.

A Berdld despatch contradicts the report tina
Gen. Banks has joined the Liberal Republicans
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

MuvILLE IN FLAMES THE DESTRUCTION OF THF
CITY THREATENED.
AImyu.LE July iS
serious FIRE is raging. 1t commenced III
Mulford's barn, near the creek, and spread to
Mufords dwelling, and thence to the whole
square. Assistance is asked for from Brdgeton
as the whole town is threatened.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
soda Wafer
Soda Water

PURE AND COLD. HIGHLY CHARGED.
Gas generated from
Pure Bicarb Soda
Water drawn ON PoTcl lain-ned
Fountains
Syrnps made rom sound ripe Fruit
End hest white sugar,
Pure Cream dail, from the country.
Ice plhnrd iu each glass OF soda Wafer
Arcuc apparatus Sparkling and bright
re-opehed Ior Tue season. Soda Water.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Gold closed yesterday at 1lll. Government
securities generally declined So The Philadel-
ptia stock market was inactive, closing & m.
Cl'ton was steady.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
nrRO"EO POHOELAIN.LINsD
PRESERVING KETTLES

Mason, Dexter, Valve Wilcox, and other glass
STONE ana I'm air hght Jrs. Also, sealing wax
cheap, at bOWMAN'S the Grocer,
FOurth and Tombard
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
TrOm our Late Edition. of Yesterday, J
True to Principle.

GEN. BANKS NON JOINED THE LIBERAL REPuB.
L1cANs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

One Of the phrases Of the Greeley wind gust
is that the movement has been " like the
prairie fire coming from no one knows ere. "
Very likely and it viii so back where.it came
from.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
In the Spring of the Year

Many persons, particularly those whose occupation
Is sedentary suffer very much from general physical
prOsratiOn los Of appetite, distdsie for food want
OF energy anguor, paloness, emanctatiNn, &c., for
the relief OF all sHch cases we would cah especial
attention to the
PHoSPHo-FERRATED ELIXIR OF CALISAYA
BARK.
Pron, PhOsph0Tols and CdlisGy7,)
AND BITTER WINE OF IRON,
made by e Bringhurst Co. These elegant prepa-
ratlons are palaabe AVID grateful to the TASTE aG-
ceptahle 10 the stomach aud uniform in strength
possessing decided tonic and anti-p~rlodic proper
tles, lhey Improve tho appetite, assist digestion,
increase the strength and relieve the exhaustion
anu tatlgue arising from excessive mental or physl-
cal lhbur, and are particularly suited Tor the use Of
eou'altsGents dysneptcs delicate females, children
and nvallds generally. Prepared by
Il. BklNGHURsT & CO., Apothecarles,
cor. Sixth and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Excursions for the poor children art pro-
posed in Philadelphia A meeting Of gentlemen
will be held tomorrow to organize the work
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Ratchelor,s Hair pve.

This superb HAIR DYE is the Bet IN the World
Perfectly Harmless Reliable and instantaneous
No Ridiculous tintsOr unpleasant Odur. The genu.
inc w. A. BACHELORS HAIh DYE produces
lNMKDlATELY a splendid BLACK or NATURAL
BROWN. Does not stain the skin, hut leaves the
HAIR CLEAN, SOFT aud BEAUTIFUL. The only
safe and PKkFECT Dye. sold 10y all Druggists
Factory l6 bOND ST., New York
marb-ead6WlY
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Notice is given elsewhere, by the Com,ais-
rsof the Maryland and Delaware ship Canal
Go npany that they will attend at Al North
G larles St, Baltimore, on Wednesday, July 3l-t,
10 receive subscriptions
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
SptfiaI alotIfts.
FIavorlng Extracts

W. T. ALRICHS,
Apothecary, IOI Market trect.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
THE AETISANS SAVINGS BANK,

I'hE AhTlSANs' SAVINGS BANK,
NO. COT MARKET STREET
- WILMINGTON DEL.
Sp vpen 70 receive deposits daily Sundays excepted
uulng the usual business hours, and on THeadsg
ana saturday evenings from I to s O'Clock, p. Nj
. An tie pronts OF the Bank, after the payment Of
necessary expenses are devoted 70 the benent ~
sI, se aepost0rs, and dividends made semi-ann1.
hy y IN I april and October. Since the Organization of
te Bank In 1851 the dividends have uniformiv haen
al nm, Ihe rate OF six per cent per annum.
=, Diuelas no NOT drawn are regarded deposits and
dividends. FP~'o IN iuture
intruHted TO th9 Bank -
,,, MANAGERS:
WILLIAM s. hLLKs GKoRaR w Rrsu
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, CiEOngE 4 GApR.',V
Entn.L EnanLSs ~ nOWLAhO, M. L. LIOHTENsTKIR
HENRY +. DUKR JoB n JAckann
"oAN "OLhAh MM. II. SWIFT
ANTHONY HIGGINS,
avn w prs,, va MN HlLLEs, President.
ocsE-y JOHN P. MCLEAR, Treasurer,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Great Western Cholera Mixture
Has cured thousands OF cases OF
CHOLERA, CHOLERA MORBUS DlARRB .EA
DlSENTEhY AND CkAMP.
It has been thoroughly tried snd tested Il is per-
fec'ly safe and reliable, peasant to take and sure
cure. No family should be without it. during sum
mer weather
Prepared aud sold only at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Put up In % and so cent bottles
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
A FULL LIST OF DELICIOUS sY }UPs.

FULL LIST OF DELICIOUS SY 2UPS.
Carbonlc Acid Water, or Soda Water as 1t is pOpu-
AIRY ca'l'd, when properly made from pure mate
rals and Kept out OF contact with deeterOus metals
IKE cuppe lead or ass, ,ls refreshing and whole
some drink grateful alike 10 the thirsty and to the
invalid Such Soda Waite is drawn rIl our Arctic
M Mappard1us Whtre we snail be glad to ali VIII
enjoy this agreeable beverage
NO intoxicating liquor ID dispensed from our
SMITH PAINTER Pharmaceutists
Seventh and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

ARGR assortment Of flower racks and tren,so,
- ~ A. I. ALLDRRDICBH
No. Ill shipley b.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

DEACH GROWERS AND FARMERS ORGAN
Il "DkLAWARk ERIHUNE.D JasS