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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Caught at Last.


ArpREnEHqroN AND IDENTIFIOATIoN OF DENNIS
HIS FULL CONFESSION.
Aftermany false arrests, the veritable Dennis has
been captured at last. Information OF his where
abouts was communicated to the Police Author
tiles at late hour yesterday afternoon and onthe
next train officers Wingate and Stewart, Of the
Police Force, proceeded to Chester and thence
to the farm Of Matthew Henderson between Lei
perville and the White Horse in Delaware Coun-
ty, where the arrest waH made.
No opportunity for resistance was afforded,
for Immediately upon entoling the apartment
in which Dennis was soundly sleeping, the two
officers pounced upon him and secured him finn
ly. At first he bitterly denied his identity SAID
he had never been in Wilmington, except to pass
through it on his way from the lower Peninsula
to the place where he was found but after he
reached Chester he made full confession OF
his guilt and detailed his movements afterwards
till the present time.
After the commission of the crime, the details
of which have already beon sufficiently ventila-
ted and which agree with the statement made
by Dennis himself, be went TO the house Of a
cOlored man living on Mr.. LeFevres property.
lie WAS in this house and in the same bed with
the colored man with whom Mr.. LeFevre was
conversing, but was screened by him until after
Mr. LeIevre's departure, whom he jumped out
the second story window in an almost nude CON
dition and proceeded to the house of another
colored man near Newport where he remained
the remainder Of the night. Here he was provi-
ded with outer clothing. The next night was
spent in this city. The day following he went
to Chester and on the 10th day of April obtained
work from Matthew Henderson, farmer where
he has since remained. In justification of his
brutal act lie says he was hired by Mrs Thomp-
sons husband, for a dollar and a-half, to thrash
her and do whatever else his inclination might
prompt
Reaching Wilmington at 12:42 last night with
their prisoner, the officers summoned the Mayor
ard Mrs. Thompson, and hearing was had at
once. He was at once recognized by Mrs. 7. AT
three o'clock he was conveyed to New Castle
and lodged in Jail to await the due process OF
law. or his ultimate fate there can be no doubt,
but whether this fact is realized by Dennis HIM
self it Is impossible to say. He was very calm
and collected during his trial and seemed wholly
Indifferent to the action being taken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
A PoE VI

cad By Baylrd Taylor at the dedication Of the SOL
diers and Saiioys' Monument at LongioOod.
The sun OF peace is in our sky;
Tho scars Of war no longer burn;
With painless tear and softened sigh .....
We stand be ,ide our soldiers ura.
We breathe the thunder freshened air
Their lives bestowed, but could not share;
And here, amid the nelds they knew,
While living Sweetness DER them blows,
And Juae is nappy in the rose,
As the to us, to them still true,
For all tile blood 80 moi ly spent,
For viii and courage, never bent,
Fur love, that CAV and faith, that lint
We vOnsecvale their monument!
A simple shaft! Yet, In our home,
It stands at once ia TTsjans Rome,
Win ssUlptured deeds that all might see.
The Column Of lis victOTyl
No art 1t 8 touch could make more clear
The names aud deeds recorded here,
NJr in our lie arts Increase the pride
Ia what they did, and how they died.
For God" their patriot faith was shown;
For Freedom"-nDt for them alone;
And heart and brain snd breath and hand
Beat, thought and rought for Fatherland!"
our slight memorial soars a5 fair,
As hallOwe,i by Tie light OF prayer,
by sOrrowlng love as nobly crowned
AS stateliet sh ltts on classic grOu-d.
It tlkcs It's place amid the thrOng
that stud the laud from hasL to WeAt.
Aud plant aDoVe the Soldiers breast
me graces OF our Art and Song.
Thus sacrifice Is lost in pride,
Thus Death by lIon0r glorlnedl
That THIS Jur offering, may endure,
Be love forgiying, sorrow pure!
Let never voice OF ancient hate
Their sacred slumber violated
The angry morning clouds forget,
when clear and cain the sun has set,
And think that Southern mothers weep
Beside as pa sslonless ii sleep;
That southern wives and sisters lay
Their garlands on as dear clay;
That equal galor, yainly proved,
Is nallJwed still In hearts that loved
The peop sund sred once In nght,
A common sorrow may unite;
And mutual scorn and enmiy
Beside our dead forgotten be,
TIL Peace, that purIil ,s and sages,
Rise like an angel from tneir graves!
sleep, friends, defenders, comrades triedl
II here, your kindred dead Beside,
Or in the places where ye fell,
still unforgOtten, slumbei wel
Our homes your sacred spirits haunt;
Oar sweetest nowers for you we plant;
Our banners droop above your rest;
Our sons shall keep your memory bl st
And may our God, whose holy hand
Hath chastened, humbed, raised the laDd,
Accept your offering. keep us true,
And bless us while we honor you,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
A Eizzle.
NO IRON ORE IN ouRAr1ANA HUNDRED.

NO IRON ORE IN cHRHTIANA HUNDRED.
few days ago we gave some facts about the
reported discovery Of iron ore in Christiana
Hundred, near the W. d r.. r. R and to day we
are able to add some further information. Mr.
John Foreman. the Unknown, who carried the
magnetic needle over the BraEdywine hills in
search of treasures, and who thought he had
discovered them, on Wednesday arrived upon
the spot and wisely supplemented his imple
ments Of discovery with others, including spade,
pick and blasting powder. Workmen were en-
plOyed upon the farm Of Lewis Smith, in digging
for the ore, but after several hours labor, it was
asoertained that the iron, although it's existence
was proved, was in such small quantities that its
mining could not be made profitable and the
digging was abandoned. Whether lrther search
will be made upon the other farms remains to
be seen, but Foreman, who has been used to
finding iron underneath Jersey soil by the aid OF
his magnetic needle, will abandon the field in
Pennsylvania. New Jersey signs fail in this
State, az all signs of rain fizzle out in dry
time. We hope our friend Ripple will strike a
lead on his farm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Peace Jubilee Notes.

The mechanical labor OF placing seats through
the immense structure of the Coliseum can har-
div be conceived, but it is progressing steadily
and is perhaps one-half done.
The laying Of tho hard pine upper floor OF
the Coliseum is going on rapidly, performed by
several gangs OF men who make this sort of
work speciality, and who do the business rap
idly and we'll
Forty persons, male aud female, are at work
upon the decorations forming the several em-
biems banners and various designs of an orna-
mental character, including flags bunting, etc.
The great organ will be supplied with wind by
means of eight air pumps, propelled by newly
invented gas engine, which will be placed unde
the gallery.
The first of the foreign bands to arrive in
Boston will be the French, who are expected
to-day.
The Hon. n. p. Banks will act as the orator
Of the day on the opening occasion of the Ju6i-
lee the seventeenth OF June, when Dret ora
tion will be delivered.
The conservatory in the Duke Of Devonshire'
grounds at Chatsworth, England, is the finest
III Europe.
An important item Of freight on western
roads is the immense number OF reaping ana
moving machines.
A convention is to be held in st Louis on the
10Th inst of railroad men who are Interested IN
narrow gauge roads
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Tnrf.
YEsrERDAY's RACE AT SUFFOLK ARK-GoLDsMTH
MAID BEATS LUCY.

YEsTERDAY's RACE AT SUFFOLK PARK-GoLDsMlIH
MAID BEATS LUCY.
The trot between Goldsmith Maid and Lucy,
llch was twice postponed in consequence of the
lain, took place yesterday afternoon at Suffolk
Park The weather was threatening all the
morning, with All occasional sprinkling OF rain,
but not sufficient to greatly effect the condition
of the track. There was a larger attendance
than for several years.
After ene false start the horses got the word
so, the Maid having the inside of the track and
leading about length. This place was main
tanned until the home stretch was reached, when
Lucy bettered her position and crossed the
score half length behind. The Maid won the
heat the time being: First quarter, 81 second,
LIZ third, l-47l Il and the fourth and heat in
2.22@l
The second heat was a very beautiful one,
the horses starting with Lucy slightly ahead
but the Maid took the lead before reaching the
quarter pole and kept about length ahead to
the score, winning the heat in 224.
The third heat did not differ much from the
second, both horses trotting admirably. The
Maid led of at the start rnd kept it to the end
winning the heat and race in 2215.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

OrR OPERA HousE DRoP CuRTAN. The Ches-
ter Republican says: The managers OF the
temple. at once the pride and boast OF every la
dy and gentleman Of that city-have suffered
lie drop curtaio OF that establishment to fall
in.a the hands Of bill-stickers. Those who Wis
it the Opera House can now learn who sells car
nets. guano, phosphates, carriages for babies,
and other articles of Uirtu. We thought our
National Hall was the only place OF amiisements
in tlis ccuntry that was disgraced by being
given ever to bill-posters. We we're mistaken;
hoTeyer, The people OF Wilmington arr are ,n eguS,i !,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Summer 8rsurts.

nRY GOODS, CARPETS, MATTINGS, &c.
ID v. Z. ARCHAMBAULT.
N. E. cor. Eleventh and Market streets.
Satin striped Grenadines, only 16c.
Striped aud Figured Piques, 20, 20, 3 c.
Plain and PLAID NansoUk Muslins, 25, 81 37c.
Rich Lustre Black Alpacas, ,t3T, 80, 81, T5c.
Plain Black Tam SO cloth, 75, a. 81.
Plain Black Dress Oh ntzes, only &C.
Dauask Table Linens, 81, 20, 81 75c.
Honeycomb Bed Quilts, 81 %, Si.4O.
CHEAP CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, &c.
English Tapestry, Brussels Carpets. 81 81. Sl.50.
Ali wool Ingram Carpets, 75, STk, 81, 81 H.
All-wool Entry and Stair Carpets 81, 81, 60, SIC.
Rag, Hemp aud Cottage Carpets %, 81, 81, b0c.
Large size WOollen Crumb Cloths, IS, so, Sl2.
Three.p Imperial oargets only 81.
All wool Tapestry Ingram Carpets, $l.sT.
Floor OIL Cloths, cut all widths, 40, co, 81, 75c.
WHITE CHECK AND FANCY MATING.
EbOO pieces White, Red, Check and Fancy Canton
Floor Mating, at, %, 81, 81, IS, 50. &C.
N. H. cor. Eleventh and Market Streets,
jes-lt PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

Sacramento Union thinks the total wool clip
OF California for 1872 will be between 20, 900, 900
and 2s,OOO, 900 pounds.
Prussia proper has twenty -four million Elk
hundred and forty-ive Thousand three hundred
and hftv-six inhabitants,
Titus Pomponius Atticus Dihb is what they
named him and he lives in Kentucky. Now that
Nc m IS grown up he signs his name, for short l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
New sasils.

BASE BAfh.-- The match game will be played
this afternoon. gamet to he called at ESQ l.; M
between the Ailanties, OF New Castle and tue
Diamond State club With fair umpire, an
interesting game will be expected.
PoIIIICAL.-In this Democratic strong hold,
both the Democratic candidate, are preparing
for II hlltar rnnlant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Storm on the Ma, -nchu.ett. C.n.t.

Wednesdays storm on the Massachusetts coast
was weary disastrous to vessels. number OF
schooners we're wrecked, including the schooner
W, H. Dennis, Of Philadelphia, which with the
cargo will be total loss The schooner Jane
OF Boston. was wrecked on Squam Beach, and
all hands were lost. The schooner N NJ Free
man, of Dennis, was also wrecked ON Cape Ann,
and only one man saved.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Increa.ed RepresentatIon for wilmIngton-


II Nv the Democratic Move ~ Regarded
I From the Wilmington Advertiser-Greel D m
The Democracy of Wilmington has acted
wisely and well in electing ten delegates to the
State Convention. This il step in the right
direction, and one so moderate that under no
circumstance whatever should the delegates
make terms with the party magnates who, in
imperial fashion, manage Democratic Oonven-
tions. II they are not admitted, there is only
one course open to them, as manly and indie
pendent citizens to come home and permit the
one hundred and ffty-ive delegates represen-
ting the rest OF the state, to make the nomina-
tlons. Better barefaced injustice than the
present mockery of fair play aud common right.
From the Georgetown Journal-Anti-Siuls6ury
Dem.l
The blow given TO the question Of represen-
tation in the New Castle Democratic Oonven-
ton will, certainly, damper the ardor OF its ad-
yocates. If New Castle County will not agree
to an increase OF representation to wilmington
II IL folly to go before the State Convention
As to representation according to population,
That had better be dropped for il the people oi
this state do not intend to give the entire con
troll to one city (Wilmington) they will not en-
teftain such proposition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Domestic Markets.
SATURDAY, June &

SATURDAY, June 9Th.
Very fnll market lthis morning. Spring veg
stables have made their appearance in abund-
ance. Peas 256)30o. u peck. String beans iOc
Asparagus lS@20c. a bunch. Lettuce &C. head
Rhubarb s. Onions 2. Radishes 3. Cabbage 10
tal5c. Gooseberries 5G10c a ut. Strawberries
lOtG2Oc per qt. Tomatoes 40c. Butter 25G3Oc.
per N. Eggs SOC. per dozen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
to Greeley

A communication, printed elsewhere, urges
the nomination OF Capt. j. Dougherty, al the
Republican candidate for Mayor Capt Dough
erty was brave soldier and has proved bis
nigh executive capacity by the able discharge of
Nh. duties as Cldef Of Police.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Washington.
THE ENFORCEMENT ACT.

WASHINGTON, June &.
The Members Of the House are determined to
resist the passage Of the enforcement act which
was added by the Senate to the sundry Civi
Service Appropriation bill.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
The FuIr nj NorrIstown.

The East Pennsylvania aud Montgomery
County Agricultural Fair began at Norristown
Yesterday There is fine display Of agricnl-
tural implements, produce, fruits, ETC., and a
large entry of trotting stock. To-day,a recep-
ton will be given to Gen Burnside in the
grounds by the surviving members Of the
Fifty-frat Pennsylvania volunteers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
HOusE.

The civil appropriation bill came from the
Senate. The speaker stated it was on the table
and would require a two-thirds vote to take it
up. Various compromises we're offeredto obtain
action on it, but no agreement was arrived at.
The report of the Conference committee on
the bill increasing pensions for disabled persons
was agreed to.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
DR.. Hnston.

THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE AcoUrr HIM.
BALTIMORE, June 8.
The clerical committee who have been investi-
eating the charges against Rev. DIR. Huston,
have pronounced him not guilty, by vote of
three to two
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
FIRST EDITION.
2:3o p. M.
Congress.
WASHINGTON, June 8.

hENATE.
The debate was continued all night on Mr..
Kellogg's amendment to the Sundry Civil Appro-
priation bill, being substantially a supplement
to the enforcement act, the minority resisting it
as not germane to the bill, and wasting time by
dilatory motions. At seven A. NJ, motion TO
indefinitely postpone, was lost.
Mr.. Sumner sent up the Civil Rights bill as an
amendment, which was ruled out of order, and
the chair was sustained. Mr.. Kellogg's amend
ment was adopted by vote of 81 to 12, and the
bill was finally passed, and Committe of Con-
ference appointed in advance Of the action of
the House. The Senate, at nine o'clock, ad:
journed to six this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

REsPEcTINa IMPRovEMESTs.-We learn that
Thomas j. Graves, who, by the way il develop
;n, yery enterpri-ing spirit. will about the lat
,d Inly commence the erection Of handsome
Furniture Warehouse on tho site OF his present
store, ut 9Th and King, such building az Will
be n credit to the neighborhood Who next
will undertake a similar enterprise on i. Fourth
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

The Deldloarean, to-day, has long and not
1er clear article advising the Democrats State
Convention, which will meet at Dover, next
Tuesday what to do. It's drift is in opposition
.o lraalay
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

By vote OF three to two, the clerical commit
tee Investigating the case of DIR. Huston have
uronouncsd him not guilty
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

WEATHER RECORD RD-Arrangements have been
perfected in public school No. 1, to give daily
weather reports in the daily papers OF this city.
The Instruments for full observations have been
secured. and consists Of weather vane, ther
nometer, barometer, dew point instrument, and
rain guage. The observations will be taken at
IL O'clock, A. M. of each day, by detail OF
boys Of the High School, and will be recorded
for the benefit OF the public. These meteorolo-
p,al observations will he Of practical use to the
community, and will additionally stimulate the
schoarA in the pursuit OF Science.
We present the following record reported at
10. A. NJ, to-day, at Public School No, Boys'
Department :-Temperaturs, 500 height Of Bar
oneter, 297 inches; Diyness, ~ $3.50 Dew
Point, G7.177e; Wind, s. W.. Rain Fall, O'O6
inches.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

There is now-some expectation at Washington
that the session of Congress may be extended
annther week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
The Treaty.

NEGOTIATIONS PROGRESSING FAvoRABLY.
LONDON, June 8.
The Telegraph says that the Treaty negotia-
tions are progressing satisfactorily.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
California.

NOT ron GREELEY-A DEMOCRATIC BOLT THREAT
ENED.
SAN Francisco, June s.
The Democrats threaten to bolt from the en-
dorsement Of Greeley, and will hold State Con-
vention to send delegates to Baltimore.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, June 8.
Probabilities Partially clear and cloudy
weather over the Middle States during day and
evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

We invite the attention OF our readers to the
sale of lots advertised In our columns by VIM.
Thatcher, to take place on next Saturday. These
lnts ars located near Lammotts cotton factory
and Beues brick yard. Yandever Avenue, on
which they are principally situated, is the main
ihoroughfare to the Delaware river and has
been graded with especial reference to its avail
ability for City cars
ment can be found for ones money than the
punelase Of these lots.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
weather ahoad-oloar and partially cloudy.

The London news in reference to the Treaty
negotiations, is encouraging.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Newark.

DEDICATION = The Presbyterian church will
he dedicated on Thursday next the 18th. Ser
vice morning. afternoon and evening. Rev. Geo.
j. Porter will be installed in the evening.
MINsTREIsY. - SaHford's Minstrels performed
to the satisfaction of we'll filled hall last even
ing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Politics and PolilicIans.

In Mississippi, the news Of President Grants
denomination was received with enthusiasm by
the colored citizens. A ratification meeting,
composed almost entirely Of colored men, was
held in Jackson on Thursday night. Governor
Powers of Mississippi, has announced that he
will support Grant.
The jackson "Clarion" asserts that ninety
nine-hundredths Of the Democrats and Conser-
vatiyes Of Mississippi will support Greeley.
A Grant and Wilson meeting was held in
Washington, last night, Senator Sherman presi-
ding. The speakers were Secretary Delano.
Representatives Bingham Shellabarger and Ste
venson, and Professors Langsion and Storrs.
The Louisiana Democratic Convention has
selected delegates to the Baltimore Convention
''who are understood to be against any DEM
ocratic nomination at Baltimore"
In California the Democratic Conventions Of
San Francisco and Solano counties have endol-
sed the Cincinnati platform
meeting to ratify the nomination of Wood
hull and Douglass, was held in Cooper Union
Hall, New York, on Thursday night The pro-
ceedings, it is stated, were "boisterous."
Surveys Of the line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad have shown that the Colorado Des, 1T
is 800 feet below the sea level. Over 80 miles
of the railroad will be below the level OF the sea-
The wheat harvest is progressing in Califor-
MIA The crop is the largest ever gathered in
the State, and the quality il said to be ''unex-
ceptionable."
Two engines and three cars were smashed by
a collision on the Southern Pacific Railroad,
near Gilroy, Cal, on Thursday. Several persons
we're injured.
Sin produces fear, fear leads iuto bondage,
and bondage makes all our duties irksome: fear
sin, and you are safe.
Pride and vanity are the purveyers Of trouble
aud danger; proud persons are neither safe
nor happy
II God is your guide, he will be your guard;
he always protects whom he leads.
Red Cloud, Red Dog, and twenty-five other
Sioux Indians, leave New York, to-day, for Phil
delphia, on their way home. While in Philadel-
phia they will be the guests Of George IL. Stuart,
Esq.
The drivers and car conductors Of the Rich
mond, Va, city railways have struck. 1t is said
AN attempt was made to reduce their wages.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
NR. GARRATTs ELECTRIC DISKS.

BOSTON, May 2s, 1869.
A. @. GAhRA"T, NJ. D.,
Dear Sir.-I have experienced such marked good
fleets myself from the use OF your electric disk, in
incipent dyspepsia and for LervOus cough; also
having seen these diskS used in other cases the
body and limbs for restoring from weakness, lame
ness imperfect nerve-euergy, and for po0r-blOOd
circulation, with such decided success,-that de-
sire to offer my strongest testimony to their ef
cacy, and as being well calculated TO relieve aches
and pains aud help the feeble of ali ages.
Very truly yours,
Jos PH BURNETT, Chemist, Boston
This excellent and simple dsk-battery-Of which
we have supplied quite large number during the
past year-fs both efficient aud 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 proJracted tonic effects of selfaotlng localized
primary electricity without the trouble Or expense
OF pOnderJu, battery.
These cease. .ess-w arking Disks have been found
invaluable In relieving pains and weakness OF the
CHEST back side in sprains Of the ankle, wrist or
shoulder, In nervous headache nervous d spepsia,
bronchial lrri itaton, rheumatic or neuralgia pains in
removing old rheumalic indurations which may be
causing prOtracted lhnenass, &c For sale by
&. BRNaHURsT a CO.,
APOTHECARIES
Corner Sixth and Market sze
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08

NOVELTIES IN HAIR ORNAMENTS, Fans, Jet
Parian, Bronze and and fine plated Jewelry,
fancy leather and Gilt mounted ornaments,
Brushes, Combs Mirrors, Perfumery with full
line of fancy and toilet goodsa OF superior quaty
and at the lowest possible prices.
H. DIXON, 81 S. Eighth street,
between Market and Chestnut,
my1s-M-W&S-sm Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Asw advertisements.

ASIA STITCH IN TIME MAY SAVE NINE
N so little hardw' 're early used in repairing
may be found economical general assortment
TRUMAN 4 SHAW,
No. sS5 (Eght Thirty-nve) Market st, below Ninth,
A BIRTHDAY GIFT for a lad or gentleman
~ might be one OF the several styles OF boXes or
chests Of tOUls for sale by
TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. ss5 Eight Thirty-Dye) Market st., below Ninth,
Philadelphia,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-06-08
Commercial Reports.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8.
Cotton very firm, 2714@2794. Provisions dull !;
pork 140149<. Flour dull superhne S6Q5.75 /;
extras S76p7. so. Wheat favorable to buyers ;
red S2.1O. Corn firm yellow 67@6Sc. Oats
dull, 55@56c. Whiskey firm, 93