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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
GENERAL.
The P.ogres. Of the cnmpnIpn.

An officer Of the Treasury, who has been on
duty in North Carolina for the past year, and
who OF late has had occasion to visit every Sec
tion OF the State, arrived in Washington, Tues
day, and Expresses the unhestating opinion
that North Carolina will go for Grant by large
ly increased majority. The colored vote he rep
resents as solid for Grant, and nearly the entire
white republican element. He says the demo-
crats agree that the party cannot rally its full
vote for Greeley.
Missouri newspaper, which predicted the
nomination Of MIR. Greeley some months be-
fore the Cincinnati convention was held, aud
which now enthusiastically snppurts him, All
nounces az its platform the Constitution as 1t
was in 1860. n white mar government, repud
alton. the repeal Of the fifteenth amendment.
or another rebellion.
The Boston Advertiser says Of New England {:
The truth il that the Republican nominations
arc accepted aud sustained throughout New
England with unanimiy scarcely paralleled in
times Of political excitement The tIst State
election takes place in Maine early in Septem-
ber and the first interest naturally centras there.
The State is quoted doubtful" in the Greeley
lists. Vermont and Massachusetts are not more
certain to remain Republican than Maine is.
| New Hampshire and Connecticut are already
quoted as surrendered The most intelligent
| Republicans in those States assure us that they
Will nolu lUblI ohll hliu tlht Audlo IN rlbh VI
| detection in either State sufficient to give them
n moments alarm There ia no Greeleyirm in
Rhode Island outside Of the Democratic minori-
| ty.
Secretary Boutwell, addressed Republican
meeting in the Court House at Charl otte, N. g..
yesterday. His speech had especial reference
| to tho national finances.
| The New York State Republican Convention
will meet at Utica on August 2lst, to nominate
State Officers, Congressman at Large and Pres
| idential Electors.
| The Tammany General Committee in New
| York last night ratified the nomination Of Gree
| ley and Brown, and appointed committee tt
arrange for public meeting.
The ''lste Executive Committee" Of the Liher
al Republicans OF North Carolina have issued
circular urging their party to vote for the Dem
ocratic ticket in that State.
Hon Wm. Lawrence was nominated for Con
gress. yesterday. by the Republicans Of the
| Eighth Ohio District.
4 new paper called the ''Globe," was started
in st. Louis yesterday, to support Grant anC
! Wilson Its proprieiors are Messrs. Mckee X
Houser, formerly proprletors Of the Demo
| ocrat."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
MIR. Hayes for Mayor.

To The Editor Of tie Commercial
A constant apd careful reader Of your paper
desires to say few words ON an important sub
iect, viz. The selection of Republican candi :
date for Mayor Of this city. From carefal ex
animation Of the merits aud qualifications of the
sever al candidates | am led to believe that the
man having equal fitness and qualifications with
lis competitors, il MIR. William Hayes, OF the
Fifth Ward A tirm Republican since the party
was organized and who, with Mr. NJ, l.. Lich-
ten-teln and n few others now living cast their
votes for John q. Fremont in this State in 1856
pure man in all lis political life; not stain
beleve rests upon his character as public man,
although he has been a member Of our City
Council of and on for the last ten or twelve
years l at least do not rsaaember ever to have
heard word said against his private character
lie il veil known to our people and especially
is he well ard favorable known amoug the labor
lug class IN the poor mans friend.
With him as our candidate think success is
certain
Republicans should, for the time. lay aside all
personal iesling, and vote for the man who hay
ing the abilities will give such strength to the
tisket AZ will enable the party TO go into the
contest tN,h :, the, hope Of victory.
The nomination u WlIIlam -. iiayes Will De
| the precursor OF victory.
Let lis then rally to his support as true lie
| pnllicans who look upon the success Of the par
| iv a. Of more importance than the mere success
| OF orr candidate at the nomination election
without regard to the result on the day OF tht
| city election. HARMoNf'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
she storm Lrs, Evening.

HEAVY THUNpER, INCIDENTs, &c.
The thunder storm of last evening was not 30
much noticed on account of the rain that fell,
as for the heavy thunder and lightning
One clap of thunder was 30 heavy that per-
sor- living in different parts Of the city, thought
that something in their own immediate vicinity
had been struck. Especially was this the case
III the nelghhorhood Of the City Hall hnt after
dlls,nt inquiry, We could not learn that the
electric 0uid left its mark in that vicinity OK
ccpt 10 scare the City Council, which was in ses-
fiou at that time.
Mlrs Emma Mckay, young lady at the mil
linery establishment Of John Spark 4lS Market
sire T., was slightly stunned and considerably
scared, but this morning was able to 90 on the
st. Pauis SUNDAY School excursion.
HE stack at the Foundry of Il. Q. Stotsenburg
Il son, 500 W. Front street. was struck ant
somewhat Injured the electric current coming
down the inside and passing out at one OF the
sides near the bottom.
An old buttonwood tree, on David Lynamt
farm, between this city and Newport, wa
struck. setting it on fire, and it was stll
burning thir morning.
Althoagh the thunder was the most severe q
The season. we have heard no serious damag
resulting from il.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Philadelphia Topics.

The Press grows more amiable.
Tile hot weather docs not check the opera
tious Of the wife beaters.
Many Of the railroad horses were overheat-
al Yesterday, aud gave out.
The Prnesian Band played at the Schutzen
Park Yesterday, to a large audience.
-pckpookets captHred Thomas Flemming's
watch. at Fox's Theatre, on Wednesday night.
The T,ie1rdph humorously reviews the res-
outions recently adopted concerning funerals,
by the ministers and un1ertakers of Wilmington.
b, means OF fast train with through cars
ov,r the Pennsylvania Railroad, New Workers
can now reach Cape May in little over six
hours.
The supreme Grotto OF the Sons and
p,asntors ot Arcanum Ark" is in session, in the
cty The members Of this organization are not
connected with the Delaware Post DiluVlans.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
state Items

Rev. Mr.. Clymer preached his closing sermon
to hi4 congregation in Smyrna on Sunday eve
ming Rev MIR. Buoy suggested az his success
sur, is in too feeble health for effective labor.
Rev. Dr. Patton, Pastor of the PRESBYTERIAN
church in Mi1dei0wn, Intends TO so to Quogue
on l. ing I-laud east sf New York on Monday
next to be gone about three weeks, during
which time his church will be closed
The cat fishermen, from Phila., have com
| menced their summer labura at Bombay Hook
| They hook tie fish with ''lay OUT lines of from
| oue.half to three quarters Of a mile in length
| and from 1000 to 1900 hooks on a liue. The!
bait with rancil cheese, and 600 at a haul is con
| sidarad unol luplS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Personal Intelligence.

Fred. H. Robinson started yesterday, for
Chicago aud Buchanan, Mich, where lie will
tpeud several weeks.
willie D Evans, Junior editor Of the West
Chester Hcord was among the graduates at
lrinceton College, this year
Dr. Joseph Parrish, Of Philadelphia, has been
suDnted a special cnmmizsioner to visit the
h snls Indians in Texas and the Indian Territo-
~.
The Marquis de Noailles the new French Min
istcr. arrived at New York last evening in the
steamship st. Laurent. He will leave ls family
at N,Nport before going to Washington.
Sere.ory Robeson left Washington yesterday
for I've Beach, N II.
Amadeus is said to be teetotaller.
Nilsson will be married on the 29th.
The Ruthschilds will have family reunion at
Frankfort next month.
yliue Ream's brother got six months in the
peitertlary for selling whiskey TO the Indus.
Miss Stnckwell bore away the hnnors of orat o.
ry It the Michigan University commeAcemant.
Jle Jefferson has ALREADY recovered the use
OF his eyes. Hs IL Obliged to wear goggles dur
lug tile day-time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Newark News.
IRON Newa,k our Correspondent

SHu-YARD IN NEWARK. The Mesrs. Tyson,
asti7trd by A. Il. Steward, VIM. T. Comeny,
aLd VIM Steward, are building first class row
hoat rating A. No l.. for service ON the lakes
around town. for fishing and pleasure. Mr., Ty.
spu comes from the fishing shore of North East,
aud utdt rstauds boat-building.
Dam FHoM SUN-SrRORE. Jerry Lane, a
workman employed on the raill Dad, was serious
ly affected by the heat on Tuesday, and quit
work lie tired to resume, ON Wednesday, but
unuld not stand it, and having laid down on
Cial el street. about 0 o'clock, lie died about A.
Coroner Woodward was sent for, aud held all
inquest, the jury returning verdict IN accuf-
dance with these facts. Lane came from Baiti'
more, where ho has a wifi living, aud sub
scnl ton Is being made up to forward LIS re-
nlAImH 10 that CiIy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILAD ADE j.. PHIA.

The next term In the Depar'meu OF Arts and the
Department of Science, will begin on Monuay, ,S-pL
10Th, at 10 A. NJ . .,
Tine new I niversty building on Locust street
wast of th ST. will be opened, for the nrst tlne'
for the Tect ptOn Ol sludents on that day
In the department " Arts. the usual college
Co rs with The large cnuice OF elective studies
heretofore pursued, will continued
The Department OF fence Is a new organization
in charge OF dls tlnct Faculty The des. N Is tel
giving young man thorough traini x In pIeliml-
uary studies u all rd HIN sDecial AID practical IN
strtict on either IN Chemistry piled 20 Tn Aris,
or In Gool gy an Milling or In Civil or Mechanical
Engineering. . -,
Every effort has been made in the arrangement ol
the bu dug ami its tqlr men AID ln the selection
of professors To plaoei Department on tho samt
UUtiug as the b5st euu schools III tne couulry
| Cand d ties Tor mission into et her ID, partm IA
| viii present themselves examination, at lO&, A
| NJ a. the new bu ldlHg, on Locust street, west o.
| Thirty-f utn stree on MJuddy, Sept 10TH
| Aby further infui mat on con erniIg The Depart
| me It OF science, may be had n application u
| Pr ssOr r. LESLEY Dean Oh the acu'tyi NO
ie2I.s Aw Z. j. sTILLE, L. L. D., Provost.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
5leatHs.

COUNTISs-0n the 1911, Katie, only daughter OF
Junn H.. aud Lousia Il. y untts aged months
aud II d. s.
Funeral 10 leave the residence Of her grandT 9th r
Mrs Wilkinson, 626 e. Seventh street, ut Oc.Ock,
Sunday "a ateruo u, without further notice.
ANDEFSON.-in this ty, on the 18th Inst, at
O'iluck. 4. NJ at the Residence OF his atho', $40
Rutt JnwoOd street, E Hayes ntersol, Jr., aged
20 Years months, ard . days
the &c 49, d served ms country during the rebel
lion h lying enlisted in the sd X Ct P.nnsyivaula
Vol ltrers WIN ieit Tor t1e defence OF the U. s.
| Government, August 5tn, G3 and seIy d his coun
~ uniil homo AMY discharged. Due notice wl Dt
| given OF rs funeral
80 Phi alolpaia papers please copy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

CoRoNER's ISQUtsr Go 'on3r Woo lwlrl, last
evening held an inquest over the body OF a III n
name Jerry Lane, found dead in one OF tile
the back streets Of the town OF Newark. The
dece4sed is abour So years Of age veteran of
tie Mexican war and has family. in Bil'imore.
He had been working on the Pennsylvania and
Delaware Rail Road, but belug Of incorporate
habits he had become intoxicated and lay down
where he was fonnd. bottle which had enii
tanned liquor was found beside h1n The In
quest rendered verdict, that thu, deceased died
from exposure and intemper4hce. The Coroner
gave the body into the, hands Of an undertaken
and nOtlied The tIiends In Baltimore.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
QuarrtIuud Hoinicide.
DOC FIoHr AND WHAT CAME OF IT.

DOG FIGHr AND WHAT CAME OF IT.
The Salisbury Bachelor says
We learn Of a homicide at Powelsville in this
County. on Saturday last man named James
Twgg stabbed and killed Stephen Wilkins. We
are unable to learn the particulars of this sad
affair, further than the difficulty arose out OF a
dog fight, aud that the part es fought in the af-
wrlt home, changed his clothes returned with
a kl ife and stabbed Wilkins IN the heart. VIII
kins lived about half an hour. TWigg has not
h an arrebtel,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
@fw advertisements.

TWNHE INDIA RUBBER HANDLE 10 table cutlery
Is tue uest TO stani hot wav'r or hard usaSe
Their use during the past twelve years has thor
Uuguiy proved them. For sale by -
ERuMAN a SHAW,
No. s35 Eight Thirty-Dye) Market st below Ninth.
Philadelphia.
dung DRIVE s, TAP. BnRERS sugar gimets,
ID cotton-samplerl, ,bae-hUOks ,nHm try ers,ch ese-
testers, Box-chlses maets aud scIapers and Otn, T
store tools, 1Or sale by -
TRUMAN q SHAW,
No. ss5 Eight Thlrty-nve Market St, below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

He who receives good turn should never
forget it; he Who does one should never remem-
Der 1t.
Their way of hurrying up the actors in Wash
iugton theatres is to tmow young kittens on
the stage.
There are seventeen newspapers in Japan,
the youngest one having been started in April.
Those who 1.-Two for something usually find it
is something to live.
Pre- fessor Agas-iz has found a striking resem-
blance between Patagonian scenery aud that OF
tue Alps.
The mail coach between Dllles and Canon
City, Oregon, was robbed Of $4,000, by three
highWaymen, on Tuesday.
A locomotive and twelve freight cars on the
Boston and Maine II abroad wero wrecked yes
t1rday m lrning by the misp basement ofa SWITCH
The arguments in the Twesd case, at Albany
we're concluded yesterday, and the Court iou
Ined until September when dec sion will IL
rendered.
| The Lynn (Atass.) manufacturers gave com
| plimentary reception to the Shoe and Leathe
| Trade of the United States yesterday larg
numbers OF buyers, from all parts of the countr,
| was present
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
R.nnr,nrthe ,,rnn.

From information at the Agricultural Depart
mett it is believed that the cotton crop of the
south will at least reach the average, notwith-
standing the damage to the crop in some sections.
The crop reports from Central Wisconsin are
favorable. With the exception of the spring
Wheat, ii q small grains will return full average.
haln ln needed for the corn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Entertainments.

lHYANr's MINsrEELs, AT THE OPERA HOUSE, THIS
EVENING.
Bryants Minstrels, one Of the best and most
celel rated troupes in their line, will give one
bar -
re, e,.prmance, only, in tins city, at the opera
House, this evening. The weather is cool and
Jlta-ant 70 that large audience may attend
without danger Of discomfort, and as We have
had very few pullc Hmusements, for some
wtelr the huuse should lie well filled.
1lcEets for reserved seats are for sale at the
music stone Of RObelBn a Bro.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

ANOTHER J.REAr.--After the adjournment OF
council, la,t evening, the members Of that body
aud the representatives ot the press we're in
vied to RobusOn's to partake Of cream by the
President, Joshua Maris Esq The invitation
was, of couse accepted, aud relief from the
oppressive heat was temporarily Offered in lie
creams, wafer ices, &c. The COMMERCIAL, re-
turn its thanks to Mr.. NJ iris
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
FIRST EDITION.
s:3O p. NJ.
Spain.

ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO AssAssINATK THE KING.
MADRID, July 10.
At midnight last night the carriage of the
King and Queen was fred upon by party Of
assassins. The King and Queen where the only
occupants of the carriage and both escaped un-
injured.
One of the assassins was killed by an attend
ant, aud two were captured.
The royal family are now at the palace, receiv-
ing the congratulations of the populace upon
their escape
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Delaware srnte DIrecrory.

from the Philadelphia Ledger, July la.l
The Delaware State Directory for 1S72'73,
published by Jenkins & Atkinson, Wilmington
ha- Just appeared. 1t is a handsome octave
volume of 462 pages, and gives a directory OF
the city of Wilmington, and also directories OF
ihe towns and post-villages of the State, with a
Inll description of the counties aud Of the sepa-
rate "hundreds
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

HoUsEHoLDERs MEETING. The Wilmington
HOusehulders Association met last evening at
$40 Market Street. There was considerable in
terest manifested in the matter Of obtaining
not 50 much cheap, but reliable servants for
household duty. Orders were taken for about
20 Swedish servants. which will be forwarded
tomorrow by rteamsrto Sweden.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE .ouNrY.

CAROLINE COUNTY.
Thos. Urvy, keeper of the Court House, died
on Wednesday.
The Sunday school Jubilee will be held at Con
cord aud not vt Andersontown.
Corn is laid by for the season.
The Ridgley and Denton mail stage broke
down on Monday and the mail detained. The
proprietor of the team-was in Wilmington yes
terday negotiating for the purchase of q new
one.
A Philadelphian named Joseph Watkins was
lodged in the Denton Jail, last week, charged
with entering Garrett aud Vests store with false
KEYS.
Denton bridge seems to only have bet hall
repaired after all.
The cars ran over several cattle on Saturday
and beef was both cheap aud plentiful in Den
ton and all the surrounding towns on the Mon
day following.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
NntlnnnI k,ecnlIre uommItlce

At meeting of the Republican National Ex-
eentlye Committee in New York, on Wednesday,
Ex-senator Abbott made favorable report Of
the canvass in North Carolina. A suggestion
from West Virginia was considered looking to
to the utilization Of all the elements of oppOsi-
tlOn to the GreeeY narlY in that State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Orr TO COLLINS Beach, The St. Panl's Sum
day School with its numerous friends left on the
steamer Ariet this morning about o'clock for
Collins Beach to spend the day. he refreshing
rain of last night having cooled the atmosphere,
children and friends lett with bright anticipa-
tions Of pleasant time. There we're about GOO
ueIsOus aboard.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Consui-GeneraI Butler.
HE WILL BE RECALLED.

HE WILL BE RECALLED.
WAsHINaroN, July 10.
The Chronicle, of this morning, says that
Consul General Butler will no longer disgrace
the American name abroad, in any official capac-
ity as the President gave orders for his reno
val, more than year ago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
Drowned nt Cnpe May.

An excursionist, named Edwin Peltsmyre was
drowned while bathing at Cape May, yesterday
ne vas good swimmer, aud is supposed to
nave been seized with cramp when beyond hi'
recovered. He is said to have lived in German
town,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

The third quarterly session Of the Grand Di-
vision, s. Of T. of Delaware, will be held at
Stanton, on the 25th inst.
Frederick schmid, the present proprietor Of
that well. known resort the Logan House, ad-
vertises its advantages Summer boarders will
be taken at reasonable rates The house is
pleasantly situated OH the City Passenger Rail-
way, in the outskirts OF the city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
DOMESTIC NEWS.
NEIcHsoRINo COUNTIES.

The New Jersey game law has expired and
game is abundant.
Services by the p e. Church will be resumed
10 Oxford on Sunday.
Active preparations for the Delaware county
jubilee have been begun.
"A canvas of Reading is being made prepare
tory to the publication of new directory.
CHARLES G. Ruler, ooRfectioner Of Reading
attempted to take his life, recently, by adminis-
terlng morphine.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

TREsPAss Henry Dnu. herty few days ago
brought suit ag gtinst Andrew Olumiirh before
Esq Fraz r, for allowing his cattle to run at
large aud trespassiIg upon his property. Crum-
llsh demanded referee trial which was granted.
The Ie eferees met yesterday, and after an Impair
tial hearing Of tue case awarded the Plaintiff
S35 damages
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. Nj.
The Baltimore scharzenfest.
PRIZES WON BY WILMINGTON MARKsMEs.

PRIZES WON BY WILMINGTON MAhKSMkH.
The Baltimore Shooting Festival closed last
evening. having been quite successful. through
out The prizes were announced by the shoot
ing master For shooting at the ring target,
twenty gold medals, valued at $500 in the aggre-
gate were awarded. The following Wilmington
ians were among the successful Third prize, IL
MANI sixteenth, L. A. Bertolette.
At the bulls eye target of hand, without
rest 20 prizes in money. amounting in all to
$500, we're giy zen. The llth prize was taken by
II. MANI, the 18th by R Bartolette, and the 14th
by Chas. Heinel. all of this city.
At the bull's-eye target, with rest, the prizes
we're equal to the foregoing. The 10Th was won
by II. MANI, and the 2lst by R Bertolette.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
weather Record

REPORT OF The SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, July 49,
Probabilities; North and West winds will
prevail from Middle and Eastern States to Illi-
nois and Michigan.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19
nrn, nl,odv ,bn,m,,-How to Close It.

Mr.. Boutwell,, in his speech at G'eensborough
n. O.. protested against the advice to clasp
hands across the bloody chusnl. The chaSm
must be filled up. Produced by injustice.
let it be cemented with justice. 1t can
not be filled by denial of protection TO native
born citizens of tho United States in North Car
oliua, south Carolina and +, xas. He counselled
his hearers not to be seduoed by the idea that
the Democrats are supporting Republican for
the prealdency, aud said il their candidate could
offer-what he cannot offer-a consistent life IN
tile past as a pledge of his policy in the future.
even this wonld be without value in the presence
| of the fact that nearly all his supporters are
| from the Democratic party. In the nature OF
| things the bloody chasm cannot he filled until a
| fixed majority of tile South accept the doctrine
| not only that men are equal before the law, but
| that all men by right are equal before the law.
| II bitterness once existed it has passed away
| One ACT of Justice alone remains to be idone.
| 'The country waits for the evidence that you
heartily aud cheerfully accord the full rights Of
citizens under the Constitution of the United
states to all within your borders. Give this cyl
dence and the bloody chasm is closed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Lusus NAruBE.--A child having two heads, four
legs four arms. and but one body was born this
week in this city. The child only lived couple
OF hours alter liz birth.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

The cabinet makers stlike iu New York city
ended yesterday, the men returning to work
The Senate of New York met at Sar4oga yes,
terday, as Court of impeachment for the trial
of Judge Barnard.
Kate Fields, in her recent letter from Ems to
the Paris Register, says her countrymen ana
women are making fools of themselves ther9'
A Pope county (Ark) deputy sheriff returned
his hat and coat. He was "under the impress
sion" that he was fred on by somebody.
In an advertisement by railroad company OF
unclaimed goods, a letter dropped from the
word lawful, and so the advertisement appro
priately reads People to whom these pack
ages are directed are notified to come for"are
the awful charges ON the same"
Bibbs was married the other day to yer.
quiet, not to say stupid girl, with face like
| dolls Some Que remarked to huntington tina
| Bibbs had been on the lookout Tor WIFE 10
some time aud had now '.wqoedand won. Mut
fiugton said, Yes, wooden onei that's JUS
| what she is,"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-19

Too LATE. The ice cream Intended for the st.
PAul's Sunday School excursion this morning,
arrived too late for the boat. 1t was promptly
sent TO New Castle, with the expectation of in
tercepdng the excursion at that point.