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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
WILMINGTON, DBL.
wednesday Afternoon, May 10
ooNrRAcrs WITH MASSACHUSETTS, CITIES

The Legislature OF Massachusetts, at its re-
cent session. passed an Act regulating contracts
made BY the cities Of that State. By courtesy Of
the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Oliver
Warner. ESQ.,, we have the following correct
copy of the Act
An ACT relating to contracts with the officers
of cities.
Be Il enacted, &c as folloios
Seer l. No member Of the city council OF any
city, or either branch thereof, OF any oihcer
chosen or appointed by the Mayor, city council,
or either branch thereof, or by the legal voters
shall be interested in a private capacity, either
directly or indirectly, in any contract or agree
ment for labor, or for materials. goods, wares or
merchandise furnished to such city, wherein
said city is party Interested nor shall ne either
directly for himself or any other person, receive
any commission, discount, bonus present or re-
ward from the person or persons making such
contract or agreement, or furnishing such mate
rails goods, wares and merchandise.
SECT g. Whoever violates tina provisions OF
this act. shall be punished by line of not less
than fifty dollars or more than one thousand dol
lars. or by fine and imprisonment not exceeding
one year, at the discretion Of the Court.
1t is reasonable to suppose that municipal af-
fairs are, in no other State Of the Union, admin
tered with greater efficiency and integrity thar
in Massachusetts Those familiar with the gov
eminent of the city Of Boston have alwali
testified as far as our knowledge extends, to it
high degree OF purity, and the same is true
Springfield Worcester Lowell, and the man,
other cities Of the State We therefore regar
the passage Of an act, so plain, pointed, an
stringent as the above, as strong evidence Of tn
necessity of providing safeguards against irreg
ularity and fraud, regardless whether they a
ready exist, or not.
1t must be admitted by every fair person tbs
those governments are likely to be the hes
which are administered by officers serving frol
higher motives than the desire to make the
places pecunisrily profitable to themselves an
such law as this, in so far as it serves to Grad
cate that desire or purpose, by mailing its a
complishment impossible, seems to be wise al
aDDroDriate
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

TIE FERRY-HAwLEY CONGRATULATIONS or FERRY.
NEW HAVEN, May II.
coalition has beeu effected for the election
of Mr. Ferry to the United States Senate.
His majority in the House to-day was sixteen,
while Hawley had only majority in the Senate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

II you occupy these r. latlons now, or are about
TO do So st1dy well your constitution. II you have
acquired or inherited ScrOfula any disease which
may he transmitted to your offspring, II is your
solemn duty to eradt a'e 1t, Thousands Of Chidren
are now suffering from the fleets OF pols nous di-
sense transmitted to them from their parents. The
thought is terrible You can save yourselves much
sadness and sOlicitude and your dear little ones
much pain and unhappiness by the timely use OF Dr.
TUFTS SirspaTia and Queens Delight. 1t will sure
eradicate the faint fr IN your system, II It has
Already hsen entailed upon your child give II at
al once this valuable preparation and It's system will
be renovated and restored to soundness
MONTGOMERY Co., N. c., Sept. II, 1869,
Dr.. v. II nut:
Sir - III ase accept my heartfelt thanks Of a
mother who vas well nign driven 10 despair by the
sad condition or an only child. My ltte bOv has
been afflicted with ScrOfula since his nth, and
after trying every remedy that was recommended,
and several phi, slcians had pronounced him past all
nope. | accidrnty heard Of ur Sarsapara and
QUEENS Delight. 1t was so highly recommended
tnat l concluded TO try It, but must confess with
~ little fa'tn. He has taken nine of the bottles
you sent me, and am happy in being able to say
that he f. most WI; ana bel eve by the time he
taxes the dOz II he Will be perfectly well. He has
gained Il sh, has line appetite, and now walks TWO
miles to school. shall always remember you with
gratitu@e. ANN MUIR tAY.
DIR. TUFTS HAIR DYE, is used in Europe and
America. myll-eoolw-ltw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

The contemplated visit OF Prof. Wekersham,
Superintendent Of the Public Schools of Penn
sylvania, to this city, on the Dist inst is looked
forward to with pleasure by the friends Of Edu-
cation Central Church has been secured for a
public meeting, at which it is expected the Pro-
fessor will address the people, and a committee
was appointed by the Board of Education, on
Monday evening, to represent that body in ar
ranging for his visit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

The Gazette is in error in the assertion that
''the COMMERCIAL seeks to carry the question Of
Public Education into State politics. Our con-
viction is that all parties ought to agree in for
warding the work of Education, and promoting
the efficiency of our Public Schools. II tie
Democratic Party refuse to do this--as they have
refused, again and again = why, so much the
worse for the Democratic Party. 1t fails in its
duty, and deserves popular reprobation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

Congressman Dawes, in reply to a question,
gave the opinion that the nomination OF Mr..
Greeley was a mischievous one, but whether to
the Republicans or Democrats is yet uncertain"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

Published EVERY AFTERNOON, sundays
,v,en,,d1 al the COMMERCIAL BUuDRa, South West
.o,n.y Fifh and Market Streets. Tiro Cents copy
~ peR rs year, by mail or 81, red ty curriers'
throughout the city.
THE DELAWARE TRIBUNE, tneekiy) The gFeat
Peninsular organ Of Farmers and Frua 'r'fers puo-
lisIed every Thursday morning, at 1''o Dos'ors
Year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

srIUNa1H OF The OPPOSING ARMIES.
MADRID, May IA.
The Government has fifteen thousand troops
in Biscay province, opposed to seven thousand
Carlista
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

VERDICT OF THE CORNERS JrRY.
PHILADELPHIA, May IA.
Tie Coroners' inquest on the body Of John F.
Rsuch, who was shot, yesterday returned YER
dict that he came to his death from shot fred
in self-defence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

LppincOtt's Cod sparkling Soda Water. Refresh
ing and delicious with choicest selection Of Fruit
Syrups In the city, at FOSTERS
Fr7nt and West.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

CONSIDERATION OF TIE ADDITIONAL ARTICLE BY
THE COMMITTEE on FOREIGN RELATIONS.
WAsHINGToN, May II.
Tho Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
held meeting, this morning, to consider the
proposed additional article to the Washington
treaty but arrived at no conclusion. They had
copies of the correspondence VIII ch has been
printed for the use Of Senators.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
HOUSE.

The Pension Codifying bill passed. The Com
mittee of Conference reported on the Naval
appropriation bill.
Ar noon the House went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Tariff Bill.
The second section was amended by striking
out the words excepting cotton machinery.
Mr.. Brooks motion, that no article in the sec
ton shall pay a higher duty than 65 per cent
was re jected
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

The New York World publishes lists Of Demo-
cratic papers received in exchange at its office,
classifying them according to the position they
take on the question OF supporting Greeley.
Forty.ive go for a "straight-out' Democratic
ticket eighty eight are in favor Of waiting to
see the action Of the Baltimore Convention ;
and twenty-Aine are in favor Of Greeley and
Brown.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

ACCEPTANCE OF THE GREFLEY NOMINATION..
MOBILE, May IA.
The Daily Tribune adopts the nomination of
Mr.. Greeley, subject to the action of the State
Convention, which meets at Montgomery, June
1nth
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

The London journals approve Of the negotia-
tons now progressing on the Alabama question
but doubt the concurrence of the American gov
mont
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

This important snH valuable article OF food is
highly nutritious aud easily digested; II contains
more OILY matter than any other Of tue Gu tivated
cer al grains while its heat pnd fat making and ith
flesh and boOi-making properties render II well
adapted az food for persons OF sedentary habits
dyspeptcs, invah Is and cOnYalescents.
One part OF this Oat Meal contains as much mus
cls-making material as i've parts Of Hne nour, and
furnishes more OF the requirement for hard work
mental or physi cal-than any other k1own grain
Made into pOrridge and eaten at breakfast Il will
relieve hahiiual constipation
Also finest pin head Dat meal, the best brand Of
Irish cat meal Bethlehem cat meal and fu line OF
dietics for the sick.
E. BRINGHUR T & co, Apathecaiics.
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Wimlnntnn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
Anaheim California Wines,


For medicinal and culinary use, For sale by
b. a C. SHOEMAKER,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
rrOm our Late Edition of Yosterday.l
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May IA.
The enforcement bill was considered. the
pending amendment being to add to the amnesty
hill
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

Camphor and Persian Powder,
For putting away furs, &c, &c. For sale by
Is. n {. SHOEMAKER
Sl3 Market street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
Special gutirts.

SarsapaEilla Nectar
COO and refr, shlng drink, 5 cents gloss at
ALkiCllS.
7UT MARKET street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

Gold closed yesterday at ia Government
securities were weak and fraction lower for
some issues The local stock market was active
closing steady Cotton was unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

ADJOURNMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
LONDON, May IA.
Parliament has adjourned for the Whitsuntide
holidays.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

Printed copies of the Alabama correspon-
dence have been privately distributed among
the Senators. The Senate Foreign Committee
yesterday considered the proposed additional
article to the Treaty, but arrived at no conclu-
sion, They will again consider it to-day or to-
morrow
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
Soda waterI seea waterl Soda

We have opened our Fountain for the season and
expect 10 Keep up our old reputation for having the
best IN the Ct y. Try II for yourselves at
4 e. SIlCEMAKER'S
rFnt gtrapt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

APPROVAL OF THE ALABAMA NEGOTIATIONS NOW
IN PROGRESS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15
guuafal.


NOR CORONER.
n CHARLES a. WINSiOW.
OF Wilmington Hundred offers himself ~ candidate
for Coroner OF New Castle County, SUBJECT 70 the
decision OF the Republican party, anrli-th
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-15

NOR CoRONER.
VIM n. COLT,
OF wilmington Hundred Subject to the decision CT
the Republican Party. aprl0-tn
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-07-05
What to Do in Case of Sunstroke.

Now that the true nature of the dis
ease iS known, the method of treatment
becomes most obvious, and we learn
not merely what to do. but also what
not to do. As heat is the callSe of the
symptoms, common sense points to the
abstraction of the heat III some way rs
the mode of cure. And here again vivi-
section comes into play. have taken
an animal. comatoSc. palalNZcd 10y heat. 9.
apparently dying, and plunged it into
Il bucket of cold water. The tcnIpera-
turc of the sufferer at once rapidly fell
until il reached the normal point. and
just in proportion that of the water in
the bucket rose. \S the animal cooled
it, rrspirIlionS hcramc more regular
and the unsteady whir of the heart
WAS >tillcd. hN and hN the eNrlid> were
lifted. and out from the CLASSY eyes
came the bc.iruS of new life. If the
period of unconScI"lI>u"S> had been
short. the animal would recover >utfi-
clrmllN To recognise its surroundings
and To struggle tur release. but When
allowed to ESCAPE. the paIalNZe
limbs and the slow. imperfect prU%rcs>-
ION Indicated the profound injury the
nrrN orI> - stem had received. and in Il
few hours the animal would hc dead.
The lessons of these experiments ar,
too plain to Ice overlooked. Whatever
i to Ice done in this disease must hr
done quickly. Clinical a. we'll ~ ~
pcrimcmtal observation emtorcc> this
doctrine. There should in such c;ISc>
hr no waitim" for the doctor. The rem
cdl i ~ simple, the death :" imminent.
that the good Samaritan passing 10y
should save his brother. The good "a
ImarIam must however. have Il cool
head To hc useful Not every man that
falls unconscious on Il hot day has sun
stroke. There. j. fortunately one critic
riom 81 easy of application that amy one
can Use IT. Go III once to the fallen
man. open his shirt bosom. and lay the
hand upon his chest If the skin hc
cool. NOu may rest assured that. What
ever MAY hc the trouble. ii i not sun
stroke. II. on the contrary. the skin
hr burning hot. the r;I>c i certainly
SIIm>trokc. and no time should bc lost.
The patient must he carried to the
nearest pump "r hN dlamt. stripped L"
the waist. and huckcttul after huck.ttul
of cold water hc dashed over him until
consciousness bcgin> To return. or the.
intense heat of the. surface decidedly
.Ib:If,.S
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-07-05

The Emperor miStook his signature for
il caricature of the Austrian eagle, and
he readily joined in the war against the
United States, while France was pro-
vo>ed to the same act by the fact that
when the French minister came to call
upon Mr. Greeley to present his credcn-
talS. the President, who was writing
an editorial at that time. not compre-
hcnding the French language. mi>took
the cmbaSSador for ii hcggar, and, with
out looking up, handed him Il quarter
and an order for IL clean shirt, and said
To him. "Gn West. Young man go
West - 50 all these nations joined in
making war upon the United States.
They >Woopcd down upon our coasts.
and landed without opposition, for
those exposed portions of our unhappy
country were absolutely deserted. The
President Was afraid To call away the
army from Kansas At first, for fear the
outraged people upon the plains would
come East. in spite of him. But at last
he did summon the army to his aid, and
it moved to meet the enemy. 1t Was
too late. Before the troops reached
Cincinnati. the Foreigners had sized
Washington and all the country east of
the ohio. and had hung the President.
the cabinet. and every member of Con
%rr>>.
The army di>bamdcd in alarm. and
the inv adcr> moved to the far West.
where they found the population dl ing
of >tarN alton hcc:iu>c they had followed
the ad \ ice. of Greeley book. Ia "Iry.
for Your first crop. to raI>c lines: and
don't plant more than Il hlIsh,l of quick
lime in Il hill - OfrourSc these wretch
rd people were AT the mercy "t the
enemy. who To his credit hc it said -
treated them kindly. fed them. and
brought them back To their old homes.
lou know what followed how Prince
Frederick William of Prussia. assembled
the American throne, and the other
humiliatinmS that cn>Iled. 1t WAS Il
fearful blow to rrpuhlicdni>m ii blow
from which it will never recover. Ii
made H.. Whn were frrcmcn. Il nation
of slaves. 1t was all the result of ON
blind confidence in Il misguided old
man VIII" thought him>rt'a Il philosopher.
but who wa> actually Il fool. May
Heaven preserve You. my children. from
the rculnr~, feel when remember
that | voted for that hucolic old editor !,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-07-05
Stories for Boys.
\ not II OF SMOKE.

The ladies will appreciate this story,
and perhaps many gentlemen will he
led to see how quickly earnings may he
either saved or lost. Just 10y Il little
''>m"kr": "A man who lives in Albany.
and whose business was that of Il clerk
said that he had lately built Il house
that cost him three thousand dollars.
His friends expressed their wonder that
he could afford to build 50 fine dwell
ing. Why said he. this is my smoke
house. Your smoke house what do
y"u mean p why, mean that TWEEN
ty years ago | left oil smoking, and
computed that what saved with in
tcIeSt would amount to three thousand
dollars. and ! concluded to put the
money saved from smoke. into my
house: hence. call this my smoke
house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-07-05
VOLUME 35---NUMBER 1923.

fixed principle, even under the harhar-
Gus Anglo Saxon rule; that no man
should he taxed without his own con-
sent or that of his representative, the
Great Council had to he summoned to
vote the necessary supplies. For Il
considerable time this council consist
ed of all the kings bar"ns. besides all
archhiShop>, bishops, abbotS and earls.
who at stated times were SunImnIed to
Parlimemt 10y order of the king. Thus
WAS established what is now called the
House Of LordS
1t may he well supposed that Il peo-
pie 50 generally given To warfare could
find but little time for rcpoSc. The no
hles, when not fighting for the king,
were often At war with each other: and
thus they found ii necessary t" hr ever
prepared, not only for aggressive ac-
tinn. hut for defense as well. They
built castles throughout the country
manned and armed them. and lived in
almost regal state. They were sur
rounded 10y the luNcI orders "i he peo-
pie. " ho settled mean them for prutec-
ton: and III this way. :s population i'll
creased. towns we've formed. In cuulsc
of time. trade and commerce. and the
arts hccalnc tiouliShing, and 81 enrich
ed the inhabitants of these settlements,
that they were enabled to purchase
great priv ilrgcS. the most important of
" which WAS the right To bc represented
in the. Great Council not as haron>.
hut a. rti>rnS and burgeSse>. The free
holders also claimed to hc represented
hN kHiJht> Of tie shire. elected from
amongst themselves. Two knights
We're clo>,.m for every country. two cit
iIcII> fnr every city. and two hluge>>es
tor every borough. 1t was in the reign
of Edward III. that the laws were de
clarcd to hc made with the consent OF
the It CummonalitN. which, 10y Il royal
chatter WAS then recognized a. an ''es-
tate of the realm" This WAS the rs-
tahli>hmcnt of what is now known a.
the HOnSr of CommOn$.
At first. and for many Years. the
one assembly : and while the laws they
mad, applied to the entire kingdom.
each body taxed itself. and had no voice
in taxing the other. The taxation of
the country l. now entirely managed 10y
the House of Commons.
From the foregoing II will he seen
that the governing power of England
rests couioiutlN III the Sovereign. the
IIuu>,. of Lords. and the House of Com
The rights and duties and priv ileges of
the Sovereign will form the subject of
the next number.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1872-07-05

SAW a Young man i'll the office of II
Western railway superintendent. He
was occupy ing Il position that four hun
dred boys in that city would have wish
ed To get. II WAS honorable. and paid
we'll" besides being in the line of pro
motion. How did he get it ? Not 10y
having Il rich father. for he Was the son
of Il lah"rcr. The secret WAS his beau
titul accuracy. He began as an errand
hoy. and did his work accurately. His
leisure time he USED in pcrtecting his
writing and arithmetic. After il while
he learned to telegraph. At each step
his employer commended his accuracy
and relied ou What he did hecalISc he
MAS sure il WAS just right. And it is
ihu> with every occupation. The ac-
cuIatc boy l. the t;rN oIrd one. Those
who employ men Ito NOT wish to he on
the constant lock ont ~ though they
were rogue {" fools. If il carpenter
must >taitd At his journey mans elbow
tu ic sue IN work j. light. or if the
cashier must IAN over his book keepers
columns. he might a. we'll Il" the work
himself I> cmploN another to do it in
that WIN and II l. very certain that the
employer will get rid of such an inarcu-
rate Workman. ~ soon a. possible.
knew of such IL Young man. He
had Il good chance Ia do we'll. but he
WAS >" inaccurate and unreliable. that
people were afraid To trust him. If he
wrote Il deed. or II mortgage. or CON
tract. he was sure either to leave ont
something. or put i'll something to make
1t an Imperfect paper lie was Il lawyer
without business. bccau>, he lacked the
noble quality of accuracy. just ACROSS
the street from him. was another Young
lawyer, ho was prnNerhial for accu-
racN. He WAS famous tor searching
titles. and when he wrote out the his
tory of II title tn II piece of property. il
WAS taken for granted aS just 50. His
aim WAS absolute accuracy in every
thing. If lr copied Il convey amcc. or
cited II legal authority. or made Il state
mrmt. IIr aimed To do il exactly. The
consequence is, lIc il having Valuable,
practice at the bar. and j. universally
esteemed.
But, SAYS some boys. when | hc-
come Il man. that i> the way | stall d".
| mean to Ice accurate. Perhaps So.
| could tell better if knew Just how
Nuu do your work now. There are
several ways of getting lessons. One Is
To get it ''tolcrahll WE'LL" which does
not cost much labor: the other way is.
to get it iaultleSsly we'll. which costs Il
gIcat deal of Labor. \ hoy can get ii
general idc; of IL lesson lin il .iiffA," hut
to get it with accuracy r. very hard.
and requires both time and industry
If NnII. my boy. to-day are getting your
Il. Il
grow up Il >lipshod man; but if to-day
Your habit is to get every lesson with
perfect accuracy, will warrant Iom
will do that way when you become Il
man. How is il