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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
THE PENINSULA.
QUEEN ANNE's COUNTY.

QUEEN ANNE 8 COUNTY.
The small pox doesn't spread.
Some Oonnecticuters recently sent an order to
Centreyille for five hundred live partrdges.
II. r. Chamberlaine of Centreville, has Just
graduated at the Maryland Medical Unvers ty
VIM. Perkins has resigned the postmastership
OF Templeville and Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper has
been appointed in his stead.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The tax-collectors have opened another CAM
paign.
The Somerset Hotel at Princess Anne is un-
occupied.
Isaac Gale was cunning on the ice the other
day when he slipped and fell, and the contents
Of his gun we're discharged into his thigh.
A. g. Miles, a Princess Aune lawyer has re.
moved to Crisfeld Perhaps he has heard Of
the case cruelty practced there under color of
the law, which we publish elsewhere. But he
never got his information through the local
press.
TALBOT COUNTY.
The Easton Gazette appears in new dress and
looks very neat. Success to you, brother Ooun-
Gill.
Clark 4 Co.'s store. at Trappe, caught fire,
last week, and the building was somewhat dam
aged.
The Legislature has been petitioned for the
formation OF new election district out of parts
OF Miles River Neck and Chapel districts.
James H. Caulk has been appointed magis-
trate in Bay Hundred, in place Of Jas. s. Shana-
han, removed and Nehemiah Nicols, Easton, in
place OF VIM. b. Wheeler, removed.
wIooMIco COUNTY.
The Salisbury night school has been discontln-
ued.
E. W. Humphreys has just graduated as an
NJ ID.
The late cold spell has renewed the croakings
over the peach failure.
An effort is making to get q law through the
Legislature requiring higher fences.
Parsons Switch has grown into sufficient i'm
portance to change its name to Parsonsburg.
The lumber question is agitatng the people of
Wicomico. A correspondent of the Advertiser
makes some sensible remarks upon it. The sup
then what
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Spirit of the Philadelphia Pr. IS

The Bulletin, complaining of tho unclean
streets,says The cholera threatens our shores,
m the coming summer and if that fearful pes
thence does visit u.s. the responsibility of it's
fatal presence may be evenly divided between
the Board of Health and the Sewage Company
that II pays for keeping our streets in such filthy
condition.
The Press inquiries And now that New Hump
SHIRE has realfirmed its allegiance to the II Rspu6.
hem party - that it has declared anew its
CONFIDENCE in Grant, and demonstrated lis un-
shaken popularity-why cannot there be peace
and harmony in the Republican councils? What
have all the assaults in the Senate amounted to
what has been the result of the numberless
lnYeAtigatiOns? In Washington they have not
damaged his integrity, while in New Hampshire
they have not changed the vote of one township,
nor driven a single man over to the enemy
Rejoicing over the fall OF the Erie Ring. the
Aeiger exclaims Thus the destruction of
weeds Iammany Ring" has been followed by
me destruction of it's twin monster of iniquity
Nhd corruption, the Erie Ring;" and thus the
with victory at every step Those who have
counted, or rather miscounted on the patient
submission of the American people to never
ending wrong, whether in municipal or other
corporate corruption and abuse, have here an
other warning
Tho Telegraph considers Plasterer Garvey a
hhe democratic actor, and says: II these enter
tanning suits keep up long, we may expect fresh
surprises from Mr.. Garvey, person of that
turn OF mind does not find himself at the end
OF MS resources after a single coup, no matter
now vigorous it may have been. Consequently
tne next that We expect to hear OF the Great
Plasterer is his coming up through trap in the
court room after the manner OF the apparitiona
IN Macbeth,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
DOMESTIC NEWS.
NEloHBoRImo COUNTIES.

The West Chester Jsffersonian Is 81 years
old.
Several of the mills in Chester county have
stopped for water.
The Reading hotels have accommodations
for over 1000 guests.
.Landenburg is progressive. 1t has organ
lied spelling school.
Geo. Bishop, OF Edgmont, died suddenly of
paralysis, on Wednesday night last.
West Chester gave Buffalo Bill a supper and
FOX hunt during his brief stay there.
"A new building association, on an entirely
new plan, is shortly to be organized in Reading.
August Schealer, who was injured BY the
died.
Isaac W. Bailey has been appointed by the
Wilmington and Reading r. r.. their agent at
Northbro )ke station.
The juvenile military company at Phoenix
vile has called itself /" The Wheatley Cadetsn In
honor of Chas. M. Wheatley.
Three cannon, manufactured for the Gov
ernment by Seyfert, McManus q Co., at Read.
ing, several years ago, we're shipped, last week,
after an official inspection.
Rev. DR.. Spear, Of New Jersey, has accented
call to the Episcopal churches, known as st.
Mary's at Warwick, st. Andrews in West Vincent
and Marks in Honeybrook townships Chester
county.
The Delaware County Court has lust awar-
ded to Sarah A. Jenkins $125 damages in a
breach OF promice case which she has been pros
ecuting against Gilbert 7. Waters. The parties
are both celored.
1t now transpires that the writ of errorin the
G SO OF George Grant, under sentence of death
for the murder Of Mrs. Spence, will be argued
before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on
the 29th Of March, 1872 and not 1873, as has
been stated. II new trial is denied he will be
hung
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
OnIrinI Injustice.

ARROGANT AND CRUEL ASSUMPTION OF POWER BY
A MARYLAND LIMB OF THE LAW"
Harvey johnson retails law and liquor at Cris-
field. We are inclined to think, however, that
he is better dispenser Of the latter than the
former, as the following shocking instance of
Illegal" cruelty will illustrate. The facts are
furnished by correspondent who obtained
then from agentleman who helped cut the cords
and was made acquainted with the transaction
colored man arrived at Crsheld, few days
ago on vessel, and repairing to Johnson's
Broggery, became intoxicated and rather noisy
but committed no grave offence. He was how
ever arrested and brought before the aforesaid
johnson, who, in the magnanimity OF his heart.
imposed the modest fine of S3l. But this did
not satisfy the demands of the legal functionary
He refused TO allow the offender to go on board
the veHselto obtain the money to pay the fine
but took him out and whipped him until he was
exhausted, and then called in the constable to
complete the job. The colored mans hands
were then tied behind his back, and in this con-
ditiOn he was kept until the next morning, when
he was conveyed to the Princess Anne jail On
his way, he complained of the severity of the
rope upon his wrists, but only received indig-
nant threats from tho legal &gnitary having him
In charge. The man, however, continued to
complain, and the passengers on the train finally
investigated the matter when it was discovered
that by the long-continued pressure Of the cords
upon his wrists the circulation had almost
ceased. The passengers took the matter into
their own hands and released the victim.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Philadelphia Topics.

Merchants say spring trade promises we'll.
- The Japanese Embassy will visit the city.
the letter part of this week.
The Ledger thinks the annual gas report
doesn't shed enough light.
1t is said that Collector Comfy will make
but very few removals in the custom house.
The Parepa-Rosa troupe give their farewell
performances on Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week.
1t has been proposed to build first-cass
theatre for Mr.. E. L. Davenport, somewhere on
Broad street.
AT the meeting Of the Fire Commissioners
yesterday bills were approved for the purchase
of three engines.
The city used COS, 45s, TIA gallons of water
during the month of February, Notwithstanding
many OF the taverns kept open on Sunday.
An iceberg 90 feet high grounded on the
east end Of Smiths Island canal on Monday. A
number OF other icebergs in the neighborhood
present very picturesque appearance.
And now Gray's side of the contested cleo
ton case is being heard His Counsel, Mr..
Briggs, in his opening speech, declares that Nc
Clure has failed to show his right to the seat,
since he has proven only 175 fraudulent notes,
and the majorityfor Grey was 89l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
A GrenlIy-Nesded KnterprIsr.

The late accident on the Md. q Del r. r.. has
demonstrated the necessity for telegraph line,
aud an effort ia making to secure the amount OF
money needed to construct it. The cost is esti-
mated at $4,000, Of which sum the Western
Union Telegraph agrees to give $4,000; the
Railroad Co., $4,000; and the Superintendent
of the road, 81 S1,OOO-leaving but $1,000 to be
subscribed by the citizens along the line of the
road. The many conveniences of the telegraph
should inspire those Interested with zeal in the
enterprise which will ultimate speedily in tue
construction of the much needed telegraph line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Dorchester County, Md.

BURNING CAsE.-The youngest child Of Rector
Barber, of Cambridge P. E. congregation, was
very severely burned few days ago. but is re-
covering, we learn.
The CAMBRIDGE REvIvAL.-The revival at Cam
bridge has about closed It was the greatest
religious meeting held in Dorchester county for
years, About one hundred were converted who
Joined the M. E. Church, principally
CONFERENCE CHANGES. = Very few changes in
the pastorate OF our Dorchester Methodists
Williams returns to Cambridge Burke to Beck
with and Speddens; Conner to GAlestown and
Van Burkalow to fredericksburg. Rev, Haynes.
transferred to the Wilmington Conference from
Virginia Conference takes charge OF E. New
Market and its associate appointments No
doubt our Methodist communities will be well
served during this Conference year.
WRECKS OF THE SToRM.-The storm Of Satur-
day drove a small schooner ashore near Todd's
Point, at the mouth of the Ohoptank river,
where she is still under water. Cannot learn
whether or not any lives have been lost. No
signs Of life aboard OCCASIONAL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13


The letter carriers OF Richmond, Va have all
resigned, because OF the dismissal OF their chief
by the Postmaster.
The Ohio House Of Representatives has passed
bill intended to protect the ballot-box, and
prevent fraud in counting the votes"
The Virginia House of Representative, yester-
day. passed the bill repudiating the third of the
debt represented by the West Virginia certif-
Gates.
The dam of tue famous trotting horse Gold
smith Maid is doing duty in a milk wagon near
Port Jervis, N. Y while her daughter is queen
of the turf in America.
The Secretary of the Treasury reports that
since the beginning OF President Grants admin
istratiOn, the annual expenses of the Internal
revenue Bureau have been reduced SO, 145, ,430, 80
The Tennessee Legislature met in extra sos
sion yesterday, to apportion the State into Com
gressional districts and devise means for i'm
proving the finances. A brief message from the
Governor was read.
Remains supposed to be those OF Leichardt,
the Australian explorer, have recently been dis
covered in the interior, about thirteen hundred
miles from Brisbane. Leichardt's exploring ex-
petition started in 1913 and WAS never heard of
afterwards.
The Rev. Robert Collyers congregation have
decided to rebuild their church, DESTROYED in the
Chicago fire, on much grander scale One spire
1865 feet high,wil replace the former two smaller
spires, and the church is to accommodate 400
people, and will cost SG5, 900.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Newark News.

LEASE OF PAPER MnLs.-Spring Lawn Paper
Mills, on Little Elk creek, Chester Co. near
Bewisyile, has been leased by the owners, Me-
gargee Bros. of Philadelphia, to Messrs. Cur
tis and Brother, of Nonantum Mills, Newark
Mr. Frank Fletcher, foreman of the latter, will
be Superintendent of both establishments. The
Nonantum Mills make, mainly, fine colored
paper, for envelops. At Spring Lawn white
paper will be manufactured
CAUGHT IN THE AOr.-A colored man, on Mon
day night, laid covetOus eyes, and felonious
hands, on one of Mr.. s. NJ. Curtis turkies A
neighbor however, hearing disturbance among
the occupants of the roost, detected the thief
and the man was caught. Mr.. Curtis, however
excused the offender.
Nor ON HAND.-Professor Duffs dane ing pu-
pills Looked for him, yainly, on Thursday, and
Monday evenings. His class fear he is sick
WASHED AwAY-A portion of the race bank, at
Dean Il Pilling's Independent Mill, at Stanton
was washed away by the high water, on Sunday
evening.
EXTENSIVE REMOVALS s-Many Newark people
remove on the 25th, OIL before that time. num-
ber go to Wilmington. Among the latter are
Jacob Rebman, harness-maker Daniel johnson
plasterer Robert Murphy, trimmer Philip
Marvel and family David Ridgeway, late land
lord OF the Washington House. In spite OF
these going away, however, there are few or no
vacant houses in town.
LOAN AssoCIATIoN.-Th fifth annual meeting
of the Newark Loan Association was held last
evening. The old officers were reelected. The
present value Of shares is over S81.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Grimes md Casualties .

II. L. Motifs Palace Flour Mills, at Columbus.
Ga, we're burned yesterday morning. Loss, S75,
OOO The fire is attributed to incendiaryism.
The Grand Jury OF Suffolk county, Mass, have
indicated the Eastern Railroad corporation, for
causing the death Of VIM. II. Emerton, one Of
the Revere disaster.
Emanuel Shaffner,of West Hanover township,
Dauphin county, Penna., was convicted yester-
day morning of murder, in having poisoned his
first and second wives and John Sharlock. A
new trial was moved.
At Greenbush, near Albany, New York, yester-
day afternoon, Samuel Fargeo shot his wife dead.
He then attempted to shoot his daughter, but
missing her. went into shed, and committed
suicide by cutting his throat
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
The swItchhncll Rnilrond.
INTERESTING NEWS FOR TRAVELLERS.
he Mauch Chunk Gazette SAYS:

Iho hlducu OuuIh uuEtttt says.
We are glad to know that it has been defn te.
ly decided to run the Switchback as passenger
road this year, and thousands of persons will
join with us in saying the company have acted
wisely in the matter. The road will be mproy-
ed in many ways. Heretofore it has been used
to transport coal, and the passenger traffic has
been incidental. Now the coal will be shipped
by way of the Nesquehoning Tunnel to Mauch
Chunk, and the Swtchback will be refitted and
used almost exclusively for tourist aud pleasure
seekers generally.
1t is the purpose of the gentlemen having the
road in charge to build an elegant pavilion upon
the top of Mount Pisgah. Here the tourist can
stop and view the magnificent view which the
stupendous elevation Affords Refreshments OF
all kinds will be served in the best style Walks
will be laid out, and the rocky places made beau
tful.
The idea of pavilion on Mount Pisgah is a
good one. Heretofore travellers have only had
few minutes TO view the scene from the
top Of the mountain. Under the arrangements
proposed, they can stay all day il they like.
The new coaches will be totally unlike those
now 10 use. They will be furnished with revol-
wing chairs instead Of the present style Of seats
and will be much more handsomely made. We
understand that trains for the top of Mount Phis-
gah will be run every few minutes, while trains
to Summit Hill will leave the pavilion about
avaFy hour
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
GENERAL.
Philadelphia NJ. r. Conference.

CLOSE OF THE sEssIoN-THE APPOINTMENTS.
The sessions Of the Philadelphia NJ. Z. Con-
ference closed yesterday. The following are
among the appointments Of interest to our read
ers
South philadelphia Decentralization and Beth
esda, Nj. A. Day: Paschalville, ]. Stringer Dar-
by and Mount Pleasant NJ Ii. Sisty Kedron.
J. O. Wood Media, J. Lindamuth; Orozieryille.
A. l.. Wilson Village Green, E. Townsend ;
Harcus Hook, G. A. Wolff Chester, j. b. Mad
dux Trinity, s. Pancost West Chester, W. @.
Best Marshalton, i. Illman Grove, s. O..
Hare Sloan, ]. S. Larne; New London j.
Shellas and f. B. Harvey Ke1nett, g. Alcorn /;
Oxford L. b. Hoffman Fulton, T. S. Thomas !;
Mount Nebo, s. Harwell Chester Heights, j.
b. Mccullough; Safe Harbor, II. b. Maugher.
Central Philadelphia District. - Waynesburg,
A. Cater; Downingtown, G. T. Hurlock; Guth-
rieville, W. O. johnson; Coatesvile ]. f. Kess-
Ter; Cochranyille, ]. II. Downes Pennington
Vile, W. w. McMichael
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Industrial Items.

The largest iron-casting ever yet attempted
was successfully made at the Elswick Ordnance
Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne. under the direction
OF Sir VIM. Armstrong and Captain Noble. II
was an anvil block weighing 1875 tons. TO be used
with twenty ton, double-action forge hammer,
for forging thirty-five-ton Armstrong gun,
At NorritowD Pa, the Norriss Iron Company
are in full blast on the monster castings for the
bed plates Of the American Steam Ship Company
OF Philadelphia. One OF the castings was ship
nod In a. yaak F
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Our Next Congressman.

IV HlF HutIUF q UlR UONlNero1dE
Various candidates having been suggested as
suitable for the nomination Of Representative to
Congress, all Of which have thus far been from
Kent and Sussex Counties. We think that the
interests OF this State demand that the Represen-
tative should come from New Castle County,
and we know Of no more available or worthy
candidate than our own fellow townsman, Levi
Q. Bird, Esq, He has always been consistent
Republ can, worked faithfully and energetcally
for the party, and has never been identified with
any clique II nominated, we doubt not but
that he will poll the full strength of the Repub-
lican Party, which IL all that il necessary to er-
sure success. MANY VOTERS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
California.

GIGANTIC OPERATIONS BY THE EELIsH CAPITALISTS.
San FRAsoIsoo, March 10.
An English company has secured = half mill
lion acres of overfowed lands in the State and
will soon commence operations reclAining them
by sea walls and levees, and draining bitches.
The great delta enclosed by the Sacramento
and San Joaquin rivers will be the first scene of
operations and the project is attracting much at
tention from prospective benefits to the State.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13

The election in Camden, N. j.. yesterday, re-
suited in Republican success. They elect
majority Of Councilmen, and there was no oppo-
sition made to their candidate for City Treasurer
The Republican State Convention Of Wiscon-
Gin, for the appointment OF delegates to the
National Convention, meet at Madison, to. day.
1t is said the indications are that the delegates
will be Instructed to vote for Grant, but not be
instructed for Vice President.
The elections in Maine, on Monday was very
encouraging to the Republicans. Bangor gave
4l2 majority, against only rs, last year and in
Augusta the gain is 59,every Ward going Repub-
lican.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
They hang beggars in Hazelton, Ind.

They hang beggars in Hazelton, Ind.
. The Neapolitans are to have line of steamers
H.. a perseyering Illinois woman has just married
her seventh husband.
Inc catalogue alone Of the British Museum
consists Of 1900 printed volumes.
me library once owned by VIM. Penn was
soiu Dy auction in London on Friday.
a, one OF our exchanges talks about new color,
purn love-letter tint" That will do.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Congress-.
WASHINGTON, March II.

SENATE.
bill was passed extending the provisions OF
the law for the removalof cases from the States
to the U. s. Courts, when either party is alien Or
non resident.
A bill was passed authorizing the survey of
the boundary line from the Lake Of the Woods
to Rocky Mountains.
HOUSE.
A Free Trade petition, from Philadelphia and
Lancaster, was presented.
A bill passed providing for penalty against
military officers who enlist minors, knowingly,
without consent of parents or guardians.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
geaths.

SHEPPARp.-At the residence OF her husband
Philip @. Sheppard, Greenwich, Cumberland Co ,
y. j on the 1lth instant, Elizabeth w Sheppard,
daughter OF Ellwood and Catharine Garrett, OF
this city.
The relatives and friends respectfully invited
To- attend her funeral on Fifth day, Oath inst at
O'Clock, p. M. Interment at Greenwich. Friends
leaving Camden, n. j., by the 7:45, A. M, train
return the same day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
France.

MARSHALL BAzINE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE suRRIN-
DER OF METZ.
PARIS, March, 12.
The delegates from Metz who have been in at
tendance on the Commission on Military CApitu-
lations, in letter to the Republique Francdiss,
announce that the Commission has concluded
taking testimony in regard to the surrender of
Metz, and that the evidence is strongly against
Marshall Bazine.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13

The monstrous folly Of observing st. Patrick's
Day as holiday, it is announced, will be prac-
ticed in Cecil county, Nd, on the 18th inst.-Or
ford Press.
Is the Press aware that st. Patrick's Day oc-
ours on Sunday, this year, aud hence the observ-
ance2
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13

The New Hampshire result will help the Pas
sive Policy movement, because it indicates that
the Democracy, on a strict party platform, are
still in the minority. Hence some other plan to
secure success must be taken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
England.

SUBTRACTION WITH THE OVERTHROW OF THE ERIE
RING.
LONDON, March 13.
The change in the Erie Directors and Presi-
dency is received with qualification here. The
Times saysit will restore confidence in American
enterprises, which will result in an increase of
the resources Of country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb, 10
Probabilities: Clear and pleasant weather will
continue from Florida to Ohio valley, and North.
eastward over New England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Cuba.
THE INsuRREcTIoN DYING OUT.

THE INsURREoTIoN DYING OUT.
HAVANA, March 12.
Reports OF Spanish officials in the Central De-
partment state that but few whites remain in
open hostility to the government, the insurgent
bands lately surrendered asserting their number
in the Camaguey to be less than thirty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13

There are twenty-eight orphan asylums in the
State of New York, sheltering 5000 children.
The life insurance companies of Hartford is
sued AZ, l45 policies last year. insuring sS3 $780,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
SECOND EDITION.
S.3O, p. MI.
Pennsylvania.
a Prr:ABLE CASE OF SUICIDE.

scHUYLK1LL HAVEN, March IS.
Benjamin Kantner committed suicide last
night, by cutting his threat. His wife and three
children were sick with the small pox, and being
destitute was unable to procure assistance, and
this prompted the fatal act.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION..
2:3O p. M.
New.HampsliIre.

FULL AND COMPLETE REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
CoNooRD, March 13.
1888 towns show a clear Republican majority
OF 1888. II the balance of the State, 80 towns,
vote the same as last year, the Republican ma
jority will be 1888
The House of Representatives will have 40
Republican majority.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
JENKINS a ATkINsoH
First Republican gun-New Hampshire.

strawa show which way the wind blows. And
one of the significant straws is Ezekiel A., the
Unsolicited Republican Governor of New Ham
shire
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
Political Intelligence.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The latest returns, this morning, are sent from
Concord at 1880 O'Clock, as follows One humid
red and seventy-four towns give Straw so 339 ;
Weston, 20 9l2 Blackmer CTemperance), 398 /;
Cooper Q4abor Reform). 391 The Legislature
stands: Republicans. 1877; Democrats 101 La
Dor Reform 3 Temperance, 2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-13
The Grand Duke.
HIS DEPARTURE FROM HAVANA.


HAVANA, March 10.
The Russian fleet, with the Grand Duke Alexis
on board, sailed at noon, to-day for Rio JaneiroI
The forts and vessels in the harbor fred salute