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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

The New York correspondent of the PhiladeI.
phia Ledger telegraphed, last evening;
The strike Of the carpenters is virtually at an
end, but the eight-hours movement of the Ger
man cabinet makers is still progressing with Wig
or. Up to the presnt time about sixty firms
have yielded to the demands of the men, while
the others refuse.
The journeymen sashmalkers struck this morn
ing, but in an hours time their employrs sent
them word that their terms were granted, con-
sequently they achieved an easy vstory.
At a meeting of the furniture manufacturers
sast night, it was unanimously resolved to resist
all attempts to reduce the hours OF labor, and
to-day the committee secured about thirty names
OF bosses" who intend to adhere to this decision
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

Chief Justice Chase has bought summer res
idence, in Waukesha, Wisconsin,.
Mr.. D. A. Wasson, the essayist and critic will
san with his family for Germany, on the 25th
INST, Tor residence of some years.
PRESIDENT Hugh E. Steele, of the Wilmington
terday.
Inc members OF the Homeopathic Convention
now in session at Washington, paid their re-
spects to the President yesterday.
Mark Twain made $4,000 by his "Innocents
abroad and expects 5000, 900 from "Roughing
IT, IT, What Innocent wouldn't wander for $780,
o'O and who wouldn't rough it for S2OO,00O7
Capt. Randle's two daughters and son left,
Today, at noon, for New York, where they will
Europe.
Miss Anna L. Dickinson passed down the Della
ware II. r., this morning, en- route for Dover,
Nhere she lectures this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23


1t will cost about $l7l 900 to widen Della
ware Avenue.
James Hilton has gone to Moyamensing to
reside He beat his wife.
Mr.. Mosely, of No. 435 Market street has
personally collected $2, 759 25 for the relief of
the Somerset sufferers.
The Bulletin wants Pennsylvania man
nominated for Vice President on the Republican
ticket, and suggests Curtin and Scott.
The Academy of Music and Horticultural
Hall have both beon secured for the coming Re-
publican Convention, and by the 9th of June
will be handsomely decorated and placed at the
disposal of the delegates.
The Liberal Republicans are endeavoring
to raise campaign fund.
Tho water supply is short.
The pardon of Marcer is correctly reportt &.
The firemen still race to fires and are not
stopped.
An appropriation of 81 500, 900 for new
post Office has passed the House of Representa-
tiYes.
-Greenwood's wollen mill, on the Wissahick-
en- was burned yesterday. Loss, $40 900.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

MONEY CHEST, FULL OF OLD COIN, FOUND ON
THE JESEY COAST.
From Cold Spring, Cape May county, there
comes story of the discovery OF chest con-
tanning $4,000, on the Dick Thompson farm,
near Fishing creek. Two men. one Of whom
bears the name of Garrestun, we're digging
ditchas on the farm which is nJw own
ed by Garreston, when they hauled up the money
chest.
The coin, they say, is so old that it is
scarcely possible for them to tell the exact val
lie OF the pieces, but the larger part s gold, the
coins being about the size Of t~enty-dollar gold
pieces. 1t is said fur hermore, that Capt
kidd's name was found imprinted on the chest
There has been a periodical excitement in the
place for the last forty years, and this report
has caused sensation that has affected the
country for miles around
An oysterman, jeremiah Van Belt, also claims
to have found traces OF Capt. Kidd or somebody
else near Elizabethport. While dredging for
oysters on the shore on Saturday he raked up
three silver pieces the inscriptions upon which
are scarcely legible.1 Money has been found at
the same spot before, and about forty years ago
hundreds Of treasure-seekers dug up the land
before the sea had eneroached upon It.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

wIInInEton Fountain socIs,x.

To he Editor OF dte Commercial:
silently, though successfully, is this benevo-
lent institution doing its work There are now
some twelve or thirteen drinking fountains
erected throughout our city. all kept in good run
ming order, by the constant supervision of a
proper person selected for the purpose It is
very gratifying to notice the continual and in
cresBng use OF these watering places, by pedes-
trans as well as the dumb creation. We can
almost imagine the thirsty horse or dog, as he
quenches his thirst and saying, thank you"
But men and women, and children can do
more than say thank you" They can act their
gratitude. They can do something to sustain
those engaged in this laudable enterprise
The Society has certain number of members
(nOne too many for such a city as Will
mlngton) and though they do what they can,
1t is but proper and right that they should BE-
Well-supported by the citizens in general A
very small proportion of our population contrib
ute anything at all. The fee for membership is
but three dollars per annum, and those who
ueslre TO contribute more largely, fifty dollars
constitute Life member.
Considering the number Of Temperance or
CARNATIONS in this city and their strenuous
eIertlonH in behalf Of "pure, cold water" is it
not high time that they took some part in this
matter either by erecting a Fountain them
selves or bv contributing to the erection OF one
or more (through the W. +. g., which would
5enect honor upon their order What will you
uo' B. OF L., and Junior Order? L.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

s. s, CONVENTIONAL Sabbath School Conven.
tlon OF all the schools in the county will be held
in Easton on the 9th and 7th of June.
The SHIP CANAL -Wendall Bollman, a civil
engineer and railroad bridge builderof consid-
erable notoriety, was in Easton few days ago
and gives it, as his opinion, that what is kno Sn
as the Royal Oak and Kent Narrows route is the
most practicable for the proposed ship canal
across the Peninsula.
QUICK WoRK.-The Mesers. Tuns, undaunted
by the misfortunes which befel them in the dis
tiuctlon OF their mill. at once went to Baltimore
and had new one in operation near the sight of
the old one before its ruins were done smoking
SMALL Pox.-The small pox has appeared in
Broad Creek Neck, but no fears are entertained
of its spreading.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
An Excellent ''YRukee Notion +"


., The legislation Of the State Of Massa jhuPetts,
IKE that OF most other States, has not always
peen Just or enlightened, but the new law which
goes into effect the 29th of this month through
out That commonwealth is certainly excellent,
and will only find disfayor in the minds of those
VINO have heretofore been benefited by the i'm
5mnn.nity Of its absence from the state code.
iLlls new law is very clear and concise, and sim
pE prohibits all city officials, whether appointed
Si S elected to office, from having any interest.
Glrecty or indirectly. in any contracts whatever;
;I ine penalty for infraction being both fine and
Imprisonment
such law is greatly needed in several States
we're strictly and impartially enforced, the re-
sui would soon be to break the cohesive power
". VI lob6les and "rings" in city councils and
Vtner 9ihcia bodies, and put an end to the whole
ioD business, the chances of which induce 30
many sin public spirited (2) citizens to give their
, rllne and talents to municipal affairs without
money and without price"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

HOW THE ACCUSED CONDUCTS HIS CASE.
The Huston investigation was continued yes
terday, before the Ecclesiastical Committee
Several witnesses were examined, but they COM
plain that they were not allowed to make any
statement, being only permitted to answer
questions, and the questions asked not covering
half the facts they desire to give to the Com
mittee. The accused with active counsel at his
side, objects to every question asked, that the
witnesses thus far are thoroughly disguised
with the investigation and tired out with its dila-
tory progress. One witness was three hours be-
fore the Committee, and said on retiring that
he was 30 worn out and annoyed that he did not
know what he had testified to, or rather what
he had been allowed to say. In fact the wit
nesses are placed in the position of being them
selves on trial, and are greatly dissatisfied with
having no experienced counsel to protect them
in their rights. The principle prosecuting wit
nesses have asked permission to employ coun-
sci, but it appears that unless the counsel is a
member of the Church he cannot be admitted
and there are no lawyers connected with the
Church. ThePresiding Elder takes charge himself
OF the investigation and conducts itin his own way
casting aside all legal techni"alities in search
ing for the truth.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

Thieves "went through" Fort Wayne repor.
ter and came out with three lead pencils, bro.
ken comb and deadhead circus ticket.
Spank this boy and send him home" is the
label which anxious Detroit mothers stick on
their boys when they send them out to play.
Southerners are circulating fac simile of the
bail bond OF JEFF Davis, ''late President of the
Confederate States" with all the signitures in.
cluding Horace Greeley's.
Rockerby, who cast the vote of California al
the Liberal Republican Conventions is anillibera
Democi at, and has as much authority to repre-.
sent Japan as California" the Marysville Apped
says.
The New York Commercial is afraid that ''the
elevation of Mr.. Greeley to the chief magistracy
would be blow to agriculture from which thai
important branch OF American industry would
take centuries to recover"
II there is to be much more submarine diplo.
matte correspondence over the Alabama Difficult
ty it might be saving of money for the United
States to turn over its claim for consequential
damages to the cable company
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

HEAVY SHIPMENTS OF STRAWBERRIES AND PEAS
The Norfolk Journal, of Tuesday, says
A novel scene was exhibited on Market square
yesterday afternoon. Some tbirty-five or Iorty
wagons loaded with Strawberries and peas, were
crowded together near the ferry wharf So great
was the rush that one Of the wagons was driven
against another and completely " telescoped +"
and the mules drawing it were slightly injured.
On inquiring the cause of all this crushing and
jamming together Of wagons, we learned that
they had come from the wharf of the New York
steamer, which was loaded to her fullest capacity
and could take on no more cargo.
We are informed that the ferry gates on the
Portsmouth side we're closed 30 a. not to allow
the egress Of wagons-the Baltimore boat hav-
ing on full load. A large quantity of straw
berries and peas was left behind. These will be
shipped to day Later in tile season all these
would be spoiled before they reached New York,
but there is no danger OF this now. We will
soon be In the height of the trucking season,
and it will be necessary for our truckers to have
every facility for the shipment OF their produce
We hope We shall not again hear OF such state
OF affairs AZ that which existed yesterday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

The demand for ships and iron in Great Brit.
tain, accompanied by revival of commerce,
has led to some remarkable resulta Pig iron
has risen 81 to $40 a ton and rails and sheet
iron have advanced SIS to $40 per ton. The
wages Of the iron workers have risen ten per
cent, while their hours for work have come
down from ten to eight houIs.
These changes, it is noticed, are equivalent
to a rise of $40 per cent in the cost OF labor.
In consequence of these important changes we
learn from the English reports that the cost of
constructing an improved propeller has risen
within year from 5195 to $I55 a ton, and is
still rising. The ore beds of Wales, Of Cleye-
land, and the Clyde have not sufficed both ore
and coal are scarce, and new mines have been
opened in Spain and Norway
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

FEMALE INcESDrABY.-A colored woman was
lodged in the County Jail, few days ago for
setting fire to a swamp belonging to Alex. Long.
She was seen going from place to place with a
lighted torch.
A SMART BABY.-A baby of Daniel Collins. 10
months old, churned churniug of butter last
week, giving every stroke himself that was
struck on the cream. The churn used was a
common Jar churn with upright bar and dasher
g. 3. CoNvENTIoH.-A Sunday School Conyen.
tion will be held in Princess Anne ON the i7th
and 18th days of June next.
DEDIoAT1oN.-lhe new NJ. E. Church in Hun.
gary Neck will be dedicated next Sunday. Rev
Vaughn Smith is expected to conduct the dedica-
tory exercises,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS

Wheat looks yellow and sicky around Dover.
The W. r. r. has five conductors: Charles
Rettew, j. A. Newcome, Isaac G. Happersett,
James d. Russell and Elijah L. Dewald.
The members OF Jefferson Council, No. 10
o. U. A. NJ, are requested to meet on Saturday
evening, at their Hall 2nd and King streets.
meeting Of Grocers and provision dealers
is called for this evening, at Mechanics, Hall 9TH
and Market streets. The object is to form a
Store Keepers Union.
The officers of the law in Dover must be a
quiet set brutal prize fight. OF several hours
duration, took place in that town one day last
week. and among the crowd OF spectators who
Witnessed the shameful sight, the Deldodreun
says, were at least one mag gistrate and two peace
officers, and no one interfered to prevent it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

GHosT-The days oI superstition have not
yet passed, and the people in the vicinity OF
Chateau Church are iudulging in the belief that
yeritable ghost is to be seen there.
AFRICAN CHURum.-The coored people of
Cambridge are building a new Church which
promises to be a handsome and substantial ed
itice.
9th inst, an extra train will be run over the
d. a d. II. II. for the accommodation of the
fruit growers and truckers, leaving Cambridge
at noon.
DROWNED -Four colored men attempted to
cross from Cambridge to the Talbot shore, a
few days ago. when their boat upset in the river
and one of the party, John Kent. was drowned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

A large fire has been raging in Bear yamp,
near Trenton, N J. The loss is estimated at
100000.
VIM. p, Carroll, gunsmth, committed suicide
in Orleans yesterday, by cutting his throat
with razor.
The indictments against the Fire Commission
ers of Jersey City have beer qnashed. Those
against the Police Justices and Board of Public
Works are held good.
The Court Of Impeachment for tho trial Of
Judge Barnard met at Saratoga yesterday, and
after granting the defendant time to prepare
special plea, adjourned to meet at Saratoga on
LnlY l7fh.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

nR. GARRATT's ELECTRIC DISKS
B-sroN, May 2s, 1869.
Dear Sir.-I have experienced such marked good
effects myself from the use of your electric disk, in
incipient dyspepsia aud for Dervous cough; also
having seen these disks used in other cases on the
Dody and limbs for restoring from weakness lame
ness, imperfect nerve-energy, and for poor-bloOd
circulation, with such decided succesR-that l de-
sire to offer my strongest testimony as to their ell
cacy, and as being well calculated to relieve aches
and pains. and help the feeble OF ali ages.
Very truly yours
Jos PH BURNETT Chemist, Boston
This excellent and simple dsk-batlery-of which
we have supplied quite large number during the
past ye r-ts both efficient and durable as well as
no trouble; 1t is perfectly clean and worn on the
body or limb next the skin, acts without shock
easily, comfortably and Continuously, furnishing
the protracted tonic effects Of self-actng localized
primary electricity without the trouble or expense
OF a ponderOus battery
These ceaseless-wsrking Disks have been found
Invaluable in relieving pains and weakness OF the
chest back or side in sprains Of the ankle wrist or
shoulder, In nervous headache nervous d. spepsia
bronchial irritation, rheumatic or neuralgia pains in
removing old rheumatic in:urations which may be
causing pr0tractcd lameness, &c. For sale by
x. BRINaHURST CO.,
APOTHECARIES
Corner Sixth and Market Sire
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

SLooP DAMAGED. = Yesterday, as the sloor
Jenny, of the Chester Dock Mills, was passine
Roachs ship yard at Chester, freighted with
lumber for Claymont, suddenly, in the midst of
a severe flaw of wind, her main sail and top rig.
ging gave way, carrying the main mast over
board, and leaving the sloop almost wreck.
The crew made narrow escape.
SHIP YARD ACTIVE The delaware River Iron
Ship Building and Machine Works." at Chester.
have now seven hundred men employed, and
pay weekly between seven and eight thousand
dollars for wages.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

The New York papers of yesterday all had the
the following item;
Attorney General Gilchrist and j d. Bang
hart returned yesterday from Delaware, where
they have been consulting with Governor Pom
der and Attorney General Dorr. OF Delaware,
relative TO the fisheries trouble No settlement
was made the Delaware authorities claiming
Jurisdiction over the waters on the east side OF
the island under the grant made by the Duke Of
New Castle in colonial times. Their position
receives additional strength from the conees-
sions made two years ago by the New Jer sey
Commissioners, Slack and Howell"
The above evidently refers to Attorney Gem
eral Lore, of this State. That gentleman assures
lis he has not seen the New Jersey functionaries
and has no information of any conference with
Nem by Governor Ponder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

BREACH OF THE PEAoE.-The following cases
were heard by Esquire Publ, last evening Huldy
Laws, arrested by constable Pritchett. for breach
Of the peace. Fined costs, and held to bail for
800 to keep the peace.
Sarah Lukis. by constable Trutt, for similar
offence, wae fined the costs Of the case and held
for 800 to keep the peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
DOMESTIC NEWS.
NEIcHBoRINc COUNTIES.

Court begins at Media on Monday next
"A local Board of Fire Underwriters is about
being organized in Reading.
Capt. Wentz has rented his hotel in Oxford
to j; P. Alexander, who will take charge about
the 1st Of June.
The old Methodist Church at Marcus Hook
will be sold on the LIST OF June and will, most
likely, be converted into dwellings.
Becky Wilson, a colored woman, has been
arrested as the suspected author of the fire
which destroyed Wickersham's mill and been
lodged in the West Chester jail.
"A. II. Benner, of Bethlehem, disappeared
very mysteriously in Reading on Saturday He
had several hundred dollars on his person and
fears OF foul play are entertained by his friends
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
HEADS HYcEIAN HOME.
cor. Van Buren st. and ShaIIcross Ave-,
WILMINGTON, DEL.


PuSEY HEALD, NJ; D., / puvs,c,.vs
marl9-lyof
- This new, hrst-cass Institution for the Hygienic
Treatmentof lnvads-wtthOut Medicines-has now
been IN successful operation for fifteen months
with patients from seventeen States and Territories
In the HYGIENIo TREATMENT Of the sick, we repu,
date the entire system OF drug-giving as not only
utterly iallacl0us, but terribly destructive to health
happiness and lie. Medicines such as are daily adj
mnstered to sick persons, II given to those In Wig.
0r0us health, would inevitably make then l. Red.
son. Nature. and true Science must and do condemn
sucn a . Healing "a Art"
" rely solely upon natural means, which include
an appropriate combination OF Wholesome FuoO.
Pure Air, Various forms OF Tepid, Hot and Cold
Baths In Pure, Soft Water, Swedish Nj .vements for
the strengthening OF feeble muscles the relief OF
congested organs, and equalization Of the circula-
llon, Magnetism, Sun Baths, Abundant Sleep and
tion, etc.
DR. M. II. HEALD gives especial attention to
ladies', as does DIR. T. HEALD TO gentlemen.
Gases visited In Town Ur Country.
marl9-ru, Th& oatfp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

The sale Of several chests of black tea and
number Of boxes OF CASTLE soapis announced by
Messrs. ogle 4 Miller, for Saturday morning,
25th inst at their auction rooms,
Messrs. Ogle n Miller announce special sale
of the household goods of gentleman, who will
quit housekeeping. The sale to take place on
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
8eatAs.

MOCoNN ELI4-On the cad inst, of Organic Disease
of the Heart Isaac Mcconnell, in the 7Oth year o.
his age.
1Ae relatives and fri nds are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral without further notice from
afternoon at O'Clock. Services at Union M. K.
Church, at O'Clock.
MURD0CH.-In Cecil County. on Wednesday, May
22d, Thomas y. Murdoch, in the 9Sth year Of his
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

PosTPoNEMENT OF ACTION ON THE BILL.
WASHINGTON, May 23.
The House Ways and Means COMMITTEES have
postponed action on the bill refunding to Rail-
road and other corporations the amounts coll
lected under the Income Tax law. Five millions
Of dollars are involved in the question.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

It ID stated that the placing of saltpetcr on the
free list will decrease about one-half, the pay
OF the Collector of Customs, in this District
The consumption of salpeter, in the powder
manufactures of the Messrs du Pont, is very
large, aud the duties which they pay, at the
Custom House, In Wilmington, produce reve-
nue. for the Collector of some 81, 500 year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

Prof. Agassz, and his scientific expedition, on
board the Hassler have arrived safely in harbor
on the coast Of Chill, the party having thus far
been attendee with most favorable weather, and
successful in making large acquisitions to de-
partments OF natural history
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

WILMINGTON CONFERENCE ACADEMY THE
Board of Trustees of the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy has leased rooms at Dover, and
resolved to open the school for the reception of
students on Monday, the I'd OF September.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

II has been raining nearly every day in Kansas
City for two weeks. A fearful rain and thunder
storm passed over the city Monday. doing i'm
mense damage in the city and to all railroads
centeripg there,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

This gentleman died, yesterday, at his residence
in this city, y,aged 50 years. He has been an active
bsmber Of the NJ. E. Church for 48 years, and
has been connected with the Union church since
its organization, holding the positions Of stew
ard, trustee, aud class leader. He was a sabb 18th
school teacher and class leader at the time of his
death. He WAS man OF great amiabity and
evenness Of temper, and a devoted member of
his church. Several years ago he occupied the
position OF Street Commissioner for several
terms.
VIM ID. Pickels requests us to say that the
choir and Sabbath school Of Union M. L. church,
will meet this evening, at the church. al ~
o'clock to make arrangements for attending the
funeral Of Isaac Mcconnell.
THOMAS A. MURDOCH
Thomas A. Murdoch who resided in this city
until about two years ago, died in Cecil county,
yesterday, near ElktoD, in the 9Sth year Of his
age Mr. Murdoch was born in Queen Anne's
county.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

There were ten new cases of small pox ON Sat-
urday in New York, three on Sunday, and sixteen
hours ending at noon on Monday. The small
pox hospital is feaIfully crowded, there being
sV.s,.a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsH1NdToN, May 2s.
Probabilities Clear and clearing weather, and
Westerly winds over the Middle States during
the day, and over the New England States dur
ing tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-23
IEMklNa = ATKINSON
new Advertisements, rhis Day.

Funeral Notices.
NOtlce-Neal Mooney.
Ral . by Ogle a Miller.
VIII GOods-E Larkin.
Slate Sidewalks. Cox.
Notlce--JenersOn Council
HardWare-=Truman a saw.
National steamship Company.
stab for rent-JOhn Gibbons.
Board wanted for a gentleman.
S. ar ling Ruhies--O. DitsOn A Co
Carriage smith wanted-Bellah Co.
Furniture wa eroOms -Oyle A MILF
Attention 9rocers and Provision Dealers.
WaeherW oman and Chambe maid wanted
Maryland Avenue Properly at Public Sale.
carpets, Mattings, &c.- rchambAult, Phila'.