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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Business and Trade Report.

WILMINGTON, Jan. II.
The only obstruction to navigation this morn
ing and which is not a serious one, is the drift
ing ice working down from up the Delaware
river.
The sloop Planter is taking on coal at Bush's
wharf, for the light house supply.
James L. Price Il Co, shipped 200 barrels Of
flour, via Bush's Line, to New York.
The steamer Pesper, Of the Electric Line, left
Bordentown, this morning, where she has been
laid up for some time on account Of the ice. She
is freighted with pig iron for the Lobdel Car
Wheel Co.
p. W. b. SHIPMENTS.
VIM. Bush & Co. received eight car loads Of
goat-skins, the whole weighing 100000 pounds.
Jessup Il Moore shipped one car load of paper
to New York.
The Harl,n & Hollingsworth Co. shipped two
Pullman palace sleeping cars to Lynchburg. Va.
Two cars of plate iron to Mount Vernon, Ohio.
VIM. Lea 4 Sons shipped two car loads Of
corn meal to Baltimore
The Lobde Car Wheel Co. shipped one car
load of whesls TO Braddocksfeld, Pa, and three
to Philadelphia.
Two car loads of grain for VIM. Lea 4 Son,
over the Delaware X. II.
There were five car loads Of miscellaneous
freights sent down the Delaware II. Il.
W. 4 n. II. II. SHIPMENTS.
There were received forty car loads of coal sor
Geo. w. Bush, two car loads to Middletown, ore
for Clayton, four for New Castle, and car loads
for different parties in this city, ffty-three car
loads in all.
Five car loads OF wheat for VIM. Lea 4 Sons.
One car load Of iron for shipment via p W. ~
b. II. H.
The Jackson q Sharp Cc. shipped one expresf
car.
The Lobdell Car Wheel Co, one car load of
wheels to Milton Pa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
9satAs.

oDoNNELL --On the 18TH inst, Of congestion OF
the brain, James, Youngest son OF James and
Helen ODonnell, aged D months.
Funeral from parents residence, No. ga Jefferson
street, on Sunday afternoon az O'Clock. Without
further notice.
BLANDY On the morning Of the 1ith inst, at the
resid nee OF her son, John +. Blandy German
town, Pa after long and painful Illness +. ?. s..
Blandy, relict OF the late Thomas Blandy, OF New
ark, Delaware.
Notice OF the funera, in Philadelphia moraing
papers.
Gdz5tS and Tep RlicEn copy.
RICE--Jan. 10th, Mrs. Helen Mar, wife OF Wash
ingtop Rice, In her 10th year.
The friends and relatives of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of her husband, N w. corner Third and
Lombard streets, on Saturday afternoon Jan. 1871,
1872, at O'Clock, without further notice. Services
at the house, at ~ O'Clock.
CLEAVER.-In wilmington, on Wednesday night,
at 10 O'Clock, Mrs. Priscilla Cleaver, relict of the
late VIM. Cleayer, In the 65th year OF her age.
Wilmington friends are invited To attend the fu-
neral, from the residence OF william Cleaver, near
Delaware city, on $ turday, the 18Th instant at IL
O'Clock, A. M.
KILMER.-In this city, on the 18th inst, Lizzie,
wife of John Kilmer, aged % years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
TO INVESTORS.

The 1870 bonds Of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which have now taken their place among the solid
and favorie securities Of the country, have the fol-
lowing leading features;
They are a first and only mortgage on the Foad,i
equipments and earnings and, also, as fast as the
road is completed on 20 900 acres Of land IN each
mile OF track; they bear interest at the rate of g.
10 per cent both principal and interest are payable
in god the principal In thirty years from 1870 and
the interest semi-annually (January and July) at
the banking houses Of Jay Cooke Co., Philadel-
phia New York, and Washington.
They are exempt from United States tax, and are
Issued OF the following denominations Coupon,
$780, $780, and 81, ,0OO Registered $780, $500, $1,000
s. O3O, and $4,000 They are at all times receivable
at ten per cent. premium u1O) In exchange or pay
ment for the Companys land at the latter's lowest
cash price. The proceeds of all sales of lands are
required to be devoted to the purchase and cancel
latlsn OF tae First Mortgage Bonds Of the Compa-
n.y. The Land Grant Of the Road, exceeding Fifty
Million Acres constitutes an Immense Sinking Fund
which will probably cancel the principal Of the
Company's bonded debt before 1t falls due.
U. S. 52Os, Delaware State bonds, Wilmington
City Loan and all other marketable Stocks and Bonds
will be received at their highest current price in ex-
change for Northern Pacific T-sOs.
With the same conf nience with which they recon-
mended United States Government Bonds to the
public, Jay Cooke 4 Co.. now recommend these Sc
curities to all classes Investment combining
profitable return with absolute safety.
JOHN McLEAIt & SON,
No. eo2 Market Street.
dec16-smd&w Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
The Drama.

SECOND EVENING OF THE RASD-BIsIioP coMmNA-
TIoN.
The audience, at the Opera House, last even
lug, though not so large as the performance de-
served, was highly respectable, The plays were
Married Life and Young America.
This evening will be Mr.. Bishops benefit
night. He is genial gentleman, as well as
most pleasing actor, and he deserves a crowded
house He will appear as Major De Boots, in
EuTyb0dy's Friend and as Cousin Joe, in the
Rough Diamond. These are both delightful
parts, and Mr.. Bishop will do them full justice.
Those who miss seeing and hearing him will miss
a rare entertainment. Both the beautiful Rand
sisters appear in Egerybody's Friend, and Miss
Olivia as MdrgerH in the concluding farce.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Tho Pench Urop Dnmpacd.

1t seems unquestionable that the peach binds
indicate serious damage, throughout this state'
and the adjoining sections Of Maryland. The
extreme cold Of December seems to have killed
the peach germ, which, upon the bud being cut
open, appears blackened, instead Of green as it
is while alive In this county, we are told that
the Troth's Early are less hurt, bnt the Craw-
ford's Late and Crawford's Early are badly dam
aged, il not ruined At Bridgeville, in Sussex
county, the greater part of the buds are destroy
ed, but in Worcester and Somerset countless
(Md) the damage is not 30 great.
1t is to be borne in mind, however, that the
fruit buds are very numerous on tree, and il
only portion Of them are saved, there may be
moderate crop. To that result, the indications
now point
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Council Votes go Feet.

Council voted, last evening by he close dirision
of II to o! to add 60 feet 10 the width of Water
Street. The members of that body were elected
by the people to decide upon their own best
Judgments just such questions, and we will not
say they have decided wrong. But we do say
that nothing has ever yet been shown or stated
which, in our opinion, makes 6O-foot increase
necessary. We believe that it is too much and
that less would be better for the citys interests
as well as for those of property owners along
Water Street.
At any rate, it is a grave question whether, on
vote Of II to 9, so important step should be
taken. There ought to be practical il not COM
plete unanimity, before Water Street is wdened
60 feet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Go TO the poultry show.
Chief-of Police Mills has donned his new uni-
form.
Our police are to have belts and batons
When7
At last-there is a new mating on the floor Of
the police office
There is an egg hatcher at the Poultry show.
Chickens will be incubated during the fair.
Take the little folks to Institute Hall to see
the chickens, ducks pigeons and all the other
domestic fowls. There is female deer on ex-
hibition, also beautiful creature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
The Indian POlicy-AIeetiug of the Indian
Commission.

The U. s. Indian Commission met in Wash
ington yesterday. Representatives Of the relgi-
ous societies to whom the Government has com
mitted the moral and educational training of the
Western tribes, and the nominations Of many Of
the agents, were present All the religious
bodies except the Roman Catholic, Hebrew and
Unitarian, were represented. Secretary Delano
and Commissioner Walker were also present.
other officers representing tile Friends, Pres
bSterians COngregationalst, Methodsts, Bah
lists and Episcopalians. All the reports showed
moral and educational progress the only anxiety
expressed being in regard to the efforts of GER
tain parties to remove some tribes from their
reservations. The success of the present policy
of the Government, it was said, depended upon
resistance to these efforts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

WEST CHURCH CoNcERT.-The vocal and i'm
strumental concert, given by the West Presby-
terian Church, on Tuesday evening, January 10th,
on the occasion Of the opening of the large
organ, promises to be rare musical treat to
all lovers Of good music. Such a list Of first
class musical talent as Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Kill
burn, OF Boston Mr.. Frank Monroe, of Port
land, Me-, and Mr.. and Mrs. Stone and Prof.
Fullmer and James, Of this city, makeup COM
binaton seldom brought together. No one
should fail to attend this entertainment. The
proceeds are for the benefit OF the church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
News from Washington,

The House Foreign Committee yesterday con-
sidered the question of appointing day for dis
clusion.
The Ways and Means Committee had Mr.. Bout
well before them yesterday, on the subject of
the syndicate" but nothing on the subject is
reliably stated.
The President yesterday nominated James T.
Legelt, OF Kansas, for Governor Of Washington
Territory, and Horace II. Harrison for U. $. At
torney for Middle Tennessee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
New Castle County Agricultural Society.
ELEcTIoN oF oFFIcERs.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders OF the
New Castle County Agricultural Society was
held in the Board OF Trade rooms, yesterday,
when Geo. G. Lobdell was elected President Ia
dock Townsend Vice President, and the following
Directors Geo. II. Townsend, BIO. PIERCE Jesse
Sharpe Archie Given, John Griner, Chss Hal
lam, W. S. Flemming, L. W. Stidham, and A. II.
Grimshaw.
The Directors we're instructed to sell the
assets Of the Company, and after paying Off its
Indebtedness, to divide the remainder among
the stockholders
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Tho Removal Of the Quarantine.

On proposition that the Phil adelphia Quaran-
tine be placed SO far down as to protect all the
Delaware River and Bay, is approved by the
Chester Republican, which suggests Reedy Island
as available for the purpose. 1t also says that /:
"the time has arrived when measure Of this
"knd is an absolute necessity and should not
"be delayed"
A bill to set the work ON foot has already been
introduced into the Pennsylvania Legislature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
The "Grant."

suE IS ACCEPTED AND ORDERED INTO COMMISSION
The following is telegraphed from Washing
ton:
1.-THE new U. s. Iron Steam Propeller Grant,
built by Pusey, Jones d Co., Wilmington, Del,
for the U. s. revenue marine SERVICE has been
accepted by the government and ordered into
commission. On a trial trip she made 119I
knots per hour. She will be ordered to the New
York station to cruise in the lower hArbor and
outside
The officers of the Grant are all on board, her
crew is being shipped, and it is expected that
she will be ready to sail by the GOTH She is coal
ing to-dAy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Po.ItIenI InteIIIgence.

The Boston Trdueller says E. A Straw, of Man
chester, who has been nominated for Governor
by the New Hampshire republicans, is mill
unite the party and there is little doubt Of his
election over Governor Watson, who is also a
resident Of Manchester. The campaign hence
forth will be an active one The election takes
place in March.
The Norrstown INDEPENDENT presents General
pennsylyAnia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
aslarriages.

SToOKEY - CRoASDALE - In Philadelphia, on
December 25th, 1871, by Rev. Ge-rge w. McLaug-
lin. Mr. Charles g. Stookey to Mrs. Matte Croas-
dale, both Of Wilmington.
KNOWLES-IIENRY. - In the Parsonage OF the
NJ. E. Church, Laurel, Del, on the 9th inst by
Rev. W. E England, VIM. j. Knowles. OF Mleo-
miro Co., Md, and Miss Annie A. Henry, of Lau'
rel Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
ActIon OF the arIcI.layer., ConyentIon.

In the Brcklayers National Convention yes
terday committee was appointed to wait upon
the Legislature of New York and ask the en-
forcement OF the Eight Hour law A resolution
was adopted recommending Meredith Moore
President Of the National Union for the position
of Commissioner of the Labor Bureau establish
ed by Congress. The Convention then elected
James T. Kirby President and VIM. o'Brien Vice
President.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

WELL DONE Complaint is sometimes entered
at this Office against our carriers that they do
not always serve the paper to subscribers, but
on the other hand, the servers are sometimes
commended for their faiihfulness A subscriber
in the Ninth Ward, who took the first number Of
the paper in October 1866, and has been a regu
lar subscriber ever since, rays he does not re-
member ever to have missed receiving a single
number until last evening We think that work
well done,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Tweed.

REDUCTION OF BAII.-ARGuMENTs PRO AND CON.
ALBANY, Jan, 70.
Arguments for and against reduction in the
amount Of Tweed's bail, and on vacating the or
der for his arrest, was heard before the Supreme
Court, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

CONNECTION Hinckley requests us to cor
rect the statement in the abstract OF his annual
report Of the Pha.. Wilm. Il Bait. II. H., in
which 1t is said that the tax upon the Railroad is
80 times heavier than upon any other taxable
property, and that this amount is collected out
Of the peach growers. II should have been that
the tax is thirty times heavier than the tax upon
railroads in other States. The tax, he says, is
not COLLECTED out Of the peach groMers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
The Whnrton Trial.
DR. ABRAM oIAUpE ExAnNEp.

DIR. ABRAM CLAUDE EXAMINED.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 12.
Two or three witnesses testified to Mrs. Whar-
tons high reputation.
DR.. Abram Claude, Professor OF natural
science, was examined as medical expert His
testimony did not materially differ from the par
ticulars Of previous medical experts, for the de-
fence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

EsCAPED FROM PRIsoN.-A man who was lrav-
elling in this State without license had hear
ing before the Mayor, on Wednesday, and was
locked up Yesterday morning he made his
escape from the cells by removing the bricks
from the upper part OF one of the cell windows,
and doubling himself around the iron grating
1t is probable that the greater part Of the night
was consumed in picking this hole in the
wall. lie was seen in the cell about o'clock
Masons are repairing the damages to-day
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
MORNING NEWS.
Grimes and Casualties.

Al Portland, Me-, yesterday, an old man nam
ed Remick was sentenced to ten years ia the
State Prison, for shooting his son.
The Seaside House, at Rye Beach, N. H., was
burned on Wednesday night
John Rogers died yesterday in Boston, age 1902.
He had recently broken two ribs by fall.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

FATAL ACcIDENT.-As the o'clock train south
from Philadelphia was crossing trestle bridge
this side of Gray's Ferry, last evening, William
Tinney, brakesman, fell from the top of a car
through the bridge, and sustained injuries which
resulted in death shortly afterwards.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

The Chester Republican, noticing our Poultry
Exhibition, says:
Let us encourage the chicken breeders 50
that we can have eggs for less than fifty cents a
DOZEN"
Yes, but these fowls on exhibition lay only
high-priced eggs, They would strike at once,
il they only received fifty cents dozen
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

KEY WEST, Jan. 12
Adyioes from Havana state that Captain
General Yalmaseda has approved the finding Ct
the Court, sentencing DR.. Howard to the Peni-
tentiary, for eight years. His defence was i'm
properly managed, or his release would have
been effected.
The volunteer cavalry have been ordered to
active service, and it is supposed will be sent
to Santiago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 1872
Probabilities Rising barometer from the low
er Lakes to the Atlantic, with clear and clearing
weather. Clear and pleasant weather for the
Middle States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PH1LApELPH1A. Jan. u.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IL.
Cotton firm uplands 2l15. Flour firm; su-
perfne $5.25@5.50; extra family, $7.37@8.25 I;
Penna., $7@71S. Wheat stiff; Penna. Red $1.64
al SO white S1.7O@1.75 Rye SOC. New yell
low corn 78@80c. Oats, white 54Ca55; mixed
80. Whiskey 94@95c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Pennsylvania Cities of over 5000 Inhabitants.

Philadelphia 74,022; Pittsburg, s6,076; ALLIE
gheny, 53, 1907 Scranton, $500 Reading, 49,
$50 Harrisburg, ,23, ,l04 Lancaster, 20, ,2}3; Erie,
1886 birmingham, and East Birming CHAM,
1901 Wiliamsport, 5000 Easton and South
Easton, IA, l54 Allentown, 1884 Pottsvile,
l2,Ss4 York, IL ,0OS Norristown, 1O,75S Al
toona, l6,910 Wilkesbare, 1O,174 Chester
64S5 Titusville, e699 Danville, S436 Bethle-
hem and South Bethlehem, 8O6s Meadvllle
1l03 Lockhaven, 69S6 Cory, $500 Pittston
6760 Lebanon, 6727 Carlisle, $3.50; Columbia
946l Carbondale, 6993 Chambersburg, 63OS I;
Newcastle, 6l64; Johnstown, 602S Tamaqua,
$3.50 st. Clair, 5726 Ashland, STA West
Chester, $3.50 Mauch Chunk and East Mauch
Chunk SAG and Phenixyille, 5292
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

Judge Barnard has now issued, not an injunc-
tion, but madamus, compelling Tammany
Hall to be thrown open to the use of the Demo-
cratic party for meeting purposes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

BADLY SITUATED.-Early yesterday morning a
colored man was seen standing on the steps OF a
drinking house on Logan street, in the 10th
Ward, poorly clad and nearly frozen. He was
sick with the small pox, and said that he had
and he had been wandering about all night and
was nearly frozen to death. His case should be
attended to, both for the sake OF the sufferer as
well az for the protection Of cur citizens.-GG-
zette
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Tammany Hall

JUDGE BARNARD FILINGS OPEN ITS DOORS.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 12.
Tammany Hall was thrown open, under
mandamus from Judge Barnard, last night and a
Democratic delegation held meeting there
This is considered triumph over the saehems.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

The ''North American's'' UnfrIendliness. 1 |
The following note was addressed us, before
the appearance of our paper Of yesterday. in
which we partially replied to the North Ameri-
cdn We print the note, However, in order to
show how such expressions as those of our CO.
temporary are regarded, here-ED.
To the Editors Of The Commercial:
Please turn to the North American, of Jan.
9th, and read the article headed "Yain Strivings,"
do think the Editors Of this paper are very
small men, with small souls. have never
known them to do justice to Wilmington, even
when they had it in their power ; they either
withhold, or misrepresent, and have no magma
nimity g.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

Our friend, Aaron NJ. Powell, of New York,
with his wife, is in Washington, attending the
sessions OF the Indian Commission, in behalf Of
Justice and Peace
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

STAGE SCENERY stage scenery for the
play. "Humpty Dumpty," by Mr.. Fords Opera
Troupe, at the new Opera House, arrived, this
morning from Baltimore. 1t occupied the great
ar oart of n car
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

GARBAGE. for the removal of gar
bage were not let, on Wednesday. there being
three bids of equal amounts - $500 80 aud new
proposals have been advertised.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Delaware Railroad.
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Delaware II. Il. was held at Dover, yesterday,
when the present officers were reelected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

General Sherman and Lieut.. Grant have con
cluded their visit at Madrid, and gone to Nice
to rejoin the Wabash.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

General Sherman and Lieut.. Grant visited
Escurial, and left Madrid on Tuesday night, for
Nice, to join the frigate Wabash.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

10 chess-plAyers, and those who are not-This
ia Bishops Knight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

Alexis has gone Westward from st. Louis, and
his buffalo hunt is to take place. if the mild
weather continues.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
SECOND EDITION.
3.3O, p. M.
Proceedings of Congress.
HousE or RrpREsnNrAr1YEs.

WASHINGTON, Jan. u.
Mr. FansWorth offered resolution directing
the Post Office Committee to inquire into the
contracts recently made for the transportation OF
mails, with power to send foripersons and papers.
Adopted.
House adjourned till Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Alexis.

HE WILL CHASE THE BUFFALO.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. H.
Prince Alexis left for the West, yesterday. In
consequence Of the mild weather, the buffalo
hunt will come of.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Spain.

GEN SHERMAN AND LIEUT.. GRANT LEAVE MADRID
FOR NICE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
The Csck-PIt.

DESCENT UPON WITNESSES.
New YORK, June IL.
Two hundred men who were witnessing cock
fight in Hoboken we're arrested and reprimanded.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

Modern pillagers of cities-The sack-ems Of
Tammany.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

The exhibition at Institute Hall is no pAltry
show
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

The afternoon papers have the news.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12

Drive slowly, gentlemen of the Council.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
Cuba.

DIR. HowARD's CONVICTION MOVEMENTS OF
TROOPS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-12
PRICE TWO CENTS.
TELEGRAMS.
Congress-.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL.
The Senate is not in session.
The House is engaged in private bills
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RURAL BEAUTIES AND CrrY BEL.s.-

RURAL BEAUTIES AND CIrr BKLL.s-.
Country girls are not q whit behind
their metropolitan sisters in the natural
elements OF loveliness. but it must be
conceded that the city bellies best under
stand the art oil preserving and height
ening their personal beauty: The most
perfect features lose half their atuac-
ton unless the complexion is properly
cared for, and il the pretty girls OF the
rural districts wish to compete with the
"Fairstars' OF the fashionable world in
refined attractions, they must pay due
attention to this i'm portant point They
ought to know, for the fact is notorious.
that Hsgan's Magnolia Balm imPsrts
to the skin q delicate, pesrly appear
ance, uuproduceable by any other pre-
paration under the sun. No matter
how the cuticle may have been rough
ened BY exposure or discolored by the
sun, the Balm will render it soft and
pliable, and removes every blenish.