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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
How FuIoyIIfe,

To enjoy life, you must have an inward cap
acity for enjoyment as well as external means.
A poor man may console himself for the small
ness Of his means by the possession, gained by
nature and cultivation, Of large capacity. The
science Of optics shows us that the color of an
object depends much upon the state of the eye
which looks an it, 1t is 30 with the mind nothing
Is beautiful to it, unless it itself is beautiful.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
Pnilfnnena-

Manners, says the eloquent Edmund Burke, are
Of more Importance than laws. Upon them, in
can touch us here and there, now and then.
Manners are what vex or soothe exalt or de5ase,
by constant steady, uniform, insensble opera
ton, like the air we breathe. They give their
whole form and color to our lives According
to their quality, they aid morals; they supply
thom, or they totally destroy them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

Gold closed yesterday at 1929 Government
securities declined 5G@3s, in sympathy with the
decline in gold. The Philadelphia stock market
was moderately active, closing steady. Cotton
was quoted at 232l@241l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
Congress
HOuaE.
INNhk1H
WAsHIn

NAohlNhloNi ApiAl oOs
The bill to encourage the Planting Of trees,
was amended by the omission Of its penal provi-
sions. The bill was finally rejected, and the
House went into consideration of the Tariff bill.
SENATE.
The House amendments to the Pacific railroad
bill we're concurred in.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

The Massachusetts Legislature is considering
what two statues of the eminent sons Of the Bay
State shall be placed as her representatives, in
the National Capitol. And how about Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

There seems to be little doubt that the ques-
tion at issue with England, on indirect claims"
will be settled, and the Geneva arbitration will
proceed. This ia best, from every point Of view.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
THE DUBr PLAuUE IN NEW IVhl
IFrom the N. Y. Times.l

Rev. Henry Ward Beeeher offers reward o.
500 for the recovery OF his light gray horse
which was stolen from his stable at Peeksldll OIL
Thursday night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
rHE NEW YORK Press.
Edirsrs.l Extracts From the Great DalIis..
TIE SOCIAL REvoLurIoE IN EUROPE.
From the N. Y. Herald

THE SOCIAL REVOLUTION IN EUROPE.
From the N. Y. Herald
great change has come over Europeans OF
lrta years in their estimate Of Americans and in
their manner of treating them. true Ameri-
can gentleman or lady is now regarded as the
equal Of those in the best classes OF European
society. As we have no titles and are all soyer-
eigns the highest distinction is that OF being
gentleman or lady. Though the Presidents
family may receive special attention on account
Of the elevated position of their father, any cul-
tivAted American may be we'll received every
where aud among all classes. This ID felt to be
the respect due 10 our great country as well as
to the individuals who are worthy citizens OF It.
We are pleased to know that Miss Nellie Grant
and Lieutenant Grant have been 80 wellreceived
and that all the other members OF the Grant
family who may cross the Atlantic may expect q
like hAttering reception.
FURTHER DRAINS UPON THR TREASURY.
tFrom the N. Y. Tribune.l
A prodigious scheme to drain the Treasury
was sprung in the House yesterday. II is moth
ing more nor less than a cool demand from the
managers OF fourteen railroads that they be paid
the difference between full passenger fare and
the rate Of two cents per mile allowed by the
Government during the war for the transporta-
tion Of troops. Such claim AZ this needs no
discussion it will bear no explanation the ao-
count is closed and Congress is not likely TO re-
open it.
THE OPERA IN NEW YORK.
From the N. Y. Herald.l
The opera season, which closes this evening,
has been marked by a brilliancy hitherto un-
| known in America. Managers developed an en-
srgy and enterprise which the public were not
slow to recognize and reward. Never before had
/ opora been presented with the same completeness
| and excellence, and never was such generous
support extended by the pub ic.
THE DUST PLAQUE IN NEW YORK.
[From the N. Y. Times.l
The plague Of dust grows worse and worse in
spite Of the occasional efforts Of the water carts
to induce Broadway and the leading avenues to
| return to that estate OF muddy misery in which
| Brown left them all winter. II the warm, dry
/ weather continues, the state of things will be
| even worse. The surface mud in the middle OF
| the streets has so far been pretty thoroughly
converted into dust, but there are yet vast de-
posts of mud in the cutters and huge mounds
Of fostering filth piled along the sides of the less
frequented Streets which are yet to be dried and
added to the dust cloud. Meanwhile, the annoy
Ance of the dust is unbearable. Cleanliness II
as impossible as it is said to be in Pittsburg
Mems boards grow heavy with accumulated dust
after ten minutes exposure to the open air and
thick deposits Of pnlverized earth and animS
matter collect in oreases OF ladies' dresses. The
public health suffers, as well as the public com
fort and sense of decency.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

Camphor and Persian Powder,
For putting away furs, DC, &C. For sale by
b. Il Q. SHOEMAKER,
S03 Market street,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

AT RETAIL.
RICKEY, 727 Chestnut ST.
SILKS, Black, the Cheapest and Best
SILKS, Coored, all new shades.
SILKS, Striped, in great variety.
SILKS, Japanese, the Cheapest in the City.
AT RICKEY'S
DRESS GOODS, Dolly vardens
DRESS GOODS, All the New Styles.
DRESS GOODS, Beautiful and Cheap.
DRESS GOODS, 100 Cases New Styles.
AT RICKEY'S
WHITE GOODS, Yosemite Stripes.
WHITE GOODS, French Muslin.
WHITE GOODS, Coquette Piques.
WHITE GOODS, Victoria Lawns.
WHITE GOODS, Hamburg Edgings, &c.
AT RICKEY'S
LINENS, Richardson's best.
/ LINENS, Damasks and Towels.
| LINENS, Napkins and Doylies.
LINENS, Ladies' and Gents Hdkfs, &C.
AT RICHEY'S
sHAwLS, sCARFS, &c.,
And Great Variety Of Staples and
Novelties Daily Opened
AT RICKEY'5
THE NEW SPRING SHADES
In Faille silks and TafTetas. Very
| Cheap.
i: AT RICIxEY'S
TIE HIGHEST GRADES
OF Excellence and Lowest Range of
Prices.
ALEXANDER RICKEY,
72T CHESTNUT STREET,
| aprl9-1ydkw PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

& l.. NICHOLS & CO., EXPRESS. Baggage re-
81 emOved TO any part OF the city. Carpets cleaned
and preserved from moth and reaid with care. CAL
sOmlning, whtew ashing, &c-, &c. All orders thanK-
fully received and promptly attended TO. omce 305
King street. Please leave orders at the following
places for baggage and carpets &C; Mr. j. X. Holt
Third and Market streets; Greenman, Pierson
Co, 419 Market street; s. r. Ball & Co.. 517 Market
street; A Bradley Jones' 61s Market street; Joseph
Jones' Fifth and Market street, and 1925 orange St
See wagon on the street feb26-3m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
CtTONR-UUTTING, MASONRY, M0NU-
MKNTS, AND FLAGGING.
ROBERT SCOTT, MASON, sToNE-CUTTER AND
NnNnR AftTnR

III SHIPLRY STREKT, WILMINGTON, DEL,
Supplies all kinds OF Cut and Dressed Stone; con-
tracts for foundations or whole buildings; furnishes
monuments and tomb-stOnes, OF foreign and domes-
tic marbles, to order.
A large stock Of Tomb-stOnes, on hand, to be sold
low, North River Flsgglng. Agent for Scotch
Granite Monuments. apr2t-3m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
spetiaI gatifes.

In the Spring of the Year
Many persons, particularly those whose occupation
ts sedentary Buffer very much from general physical
proatration oss OF appetite distaste for food, want
Of energy anguorA paleneas, emanciation, 1c., Ioi
attention to the
PHoaPHo-FRRRATRD ELIXIR OF CALISAYA
BARK.
Iron, PAosphOrous and calisays)
AND BITTER WINE OF IRON,
made by K Brfnghurst a Co. These elegant prepa-
rations are paatable and grateful 70 the taste 40
ceptable 70 the stomach and uniform in strength,
possessing decided tonic and ant-parlodic proper
ties They Improve the appetite, assist digestion,
increase the strength and relieve the exhaustion
and fatigue ariRng from excessive mental or physi-
cal labor and particularly suited for the use OF
convalescents dyspeptics, delicate females children
and nvalids generally. Prepared by
4. BRINGHURsT CO., Apothecaries,
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
Genuine scotch oat Meal.

This important and valuable article Of food is
highly nutritious and easily dgested; Il contains
more oily matter than any other of the cultivated
cereal grains while its heat and fat-making and Us
nesh and blood-making properties render Il well
adapted as q food for persons OF sedentary habits
dyapeptics, invalds and convalescents.
Zone mart OF this Oat Meal contaius as much mus
cle-making material as i've parts OF fne nour, and
furnishes more OF the requirement for hard work
mental or physical-than any other known grain
Made into porridge and eaten at breakfast lt VIII
relieve habliual constipation.
Also finest pin head oat meal. the best brand OF
Irish oat meal Bethlehem oat meal and full line Of
dietics for the sick.
BRINquUR T a co, Apethecarios.
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Wflmln0tOn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
AnaheIm California Wines,
For medicinal and culinary use. For sale by
BAG. SHOEMAKER,
SOB Market street Institute Building.
W. T. AIrIchs,

w. T. AIrichs,
TOT Market street, having repenished his stock OF
Perfumery Toilet and Fancy Articles; also, of Pat
ent and Family Medicines, asks a continuance OF
public patronage.
He still sells that celebrated Perfume, the Dew d.
Andes, feb2s-tf
The Dog Days" and their Danger.
At this of the year the blood is apt to be-
come impure; the appetite poor the skin saow
the body enfeebled; the pyst.m relaxed, making 1t
susceptible to attacks of Chis and Fever, Rheuma-
tism, eruptions Of the skin and the developments
Of the effects Of the injudcious use Of Calome All
this trouble may be avoided by the use OF a few
bottles Of DR.. Tu ts Sarsaparla and Queens De
light 1t is harmless In its fleets, but powerful
enemy to diseases. Try 1t, aud you will ind 1t a
friend in need.
Dr.. TUFTS Liver Pills moves the bowels to a
healthy action, not acting as 1t were mechanically,
hut they stimulate the secretion, and in heathful
and natural manner expell all Impurities without
weakening the body.
DIR. TUFTS HAIR DYE. does not njure the hair.
apr2I -eOd1w-1tw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01
Soda Water Soda Water sods

We have opened our Fountain for the season and
expect to Keep up our old reputation for having the
best In the city. Try It for yourselves at
b. 4 c. BHDEMAKKR'S,
hO3 .rket street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

High ROCK
And Excelsior Saratoga Waters; Yehy, Upper Blue
Lick Bethesda and Bedford Spring Waters oil
drauRht at SMITH a PAINTERS,
Seventh and Market ST eets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-01

Pavilion Water.
Pavilion Water, for sale on draught or by the
dozen, by Is. q. SHOEMAKER,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
PROPOSALS FOR WROUGHT AND
CAST.IRON WORK.

UNITED STATES CUsroMHoUsE,/
Otfice of Superintendent, 7
New Orleans, February |, 1872.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
y the office of the Superintendent until IL NJ,
THURSDAY, February 30, 1872, for furnishing,
the wrought and cast iron work of the iron
staircases all as exhibited On the drawings. de-
scribed in the specifications and called for in the
schedule.
All scaffolding required by the contractors to
to put the work in place will be furnished by the
government free of charge.
Proposals will be made by the piece lneal foot,
or by weight, for the various articles or WIolght
and cast iron work. as provided for III the follow
ing schedule.
The work will not be subdivided among different
bidders, but will be considered in the aggregate.
Payments will be made monthly deductlnS ten
per cent until the final completion OF the con-
tract.
All bids must be accompanied by penal bond IN
the sum of $4,000, that the bidder VIII accept
and perform the contract if awarded him; the sfh
cheney OF the security to be certihed Dy tne
United States Judge Clerk Ofthe United States
Court or District Attorney of the district where
he resides.
The department reserves the right TO reject any
or all bids if it be deemed for the interest OF
the government to do so; and any bid that Is not
made on the printed form to be obtained III TINS
Office and does not conform In every respect to
the requirements of this advertisement, will not
he consdared; neither will any proposal be re-
ceived from parties who are not themselves en-
gagged in the manufacture of wrought or cast iron
work and who have not the necessary facilities
tor getting out the work
Proposals will be Endorsed Bids for Iron Work, y
and addressed to J. +. MORSE
fei 25t Superintendent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
SAFE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AT THE
UNITED STATES ARSENAL, SAN
ANTONIO, TEXAS.
PROPOSALS..
DEPARTMENT OF 1MPF

DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
New Orleans, February 81, 1872.
CEALED PROPOSALS ADDRESSED TO THE UN,
y dersigned will be received at this office until
IL O'Clock A. NJ, TUESDAY. February p, 1872, tor
digging ditch on Toulouse street, from Claiborne
to Gavez streets; also, for digging small ditch on
the river side of Claiborne street. from Toulouse to
Canal streets in accordance with specifications on
file in the office of the City Surveyor.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
All parties making proposals for this contract are
required to deposit with the Administrator of FL
nance as evidence of their intention to abide by
the adjudication, the amount of one thousand
dollars in cash, which shall be forfeited to the
city in case of failure to sign the contract.
Bidders to whom contracts are not awarded
shall have their deposits returned to them on the
day adjudicatiOns are made.
No bid will be received unless accompanied by
the certificate of the Administrator of Finance
certifying that the required cash deposit has
been made.
Bids to be made set forth in specifications, and
Endorsed Proposals for digging ditches'
fe22 I'd JOHN COCKREM, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
POLITICAL NOTICES.

POIitical.-The following resolution, presented
BY Mr.. W. J. Moore delegate frem the THIRD DIS,
trict in the Parish Committee, at meeting heid
on the twenty-third instant, was unanimously
adopted. j. d. OCONNELL, secretary,
been formed by men in federal positions with a
combination of ambitious, self-interested poltl-
clans clai ming to be the leaders of the Democratic
party in this State; and
Whereas. Said combination of federal office
holders and WORKOUT Democratic politicians has
nut forth tho most strenuous efforts to engender
pre- iudices by circulating calumny against the
chief executive of the State; and
whereas A rigid examination of said cOmbna.
tion by the congressional committee has furnished
positive proof to the people of the official integrity
of his excellency the Governor as well as eXtraor-
dinarv1e ecutve abilities; therefore,
Resolved, That the support of this committee Is
pledged anew to his exceency the Governor OF
the State in all his efforts to maintain the III
tegrtyo the Republican party and to promote
the best interests of the whole people OF the state
fe21 1t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.

GB,ief Communications Ptsblished-L0ng
O,ses Invariably Rejected-Ihe Editor not
Responsible for the Sentiments Expressed
in the Comm MnicatiOns.
How the Cotton Revealing Bill was De-
feated.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
New Orleans February 26, 1872
EDITOR REPUBLICAN,:
Your paper being the official organ OF the
State for the publication Of its laws and
otherwise, hence, as one of the Representa-
tives of the people, desire, in that capacity,
to use the columns Of your paper to correct
the partisan structures of the New Orleans
Picayune relative to the credit that it as
sumes in the defeat of the fraudulent
scheme creating board of commissioners
for the reweighing of the cotton arriving
and departing from this port. The facts OF
the case are these: Previous to the intro
duction of this bill was confdentially ad-
vised of it's iniquitOus character, and de-
termined on its defeat. Therefore, at much
inconvenience, l procured a copy OF the
bill and took the same to my friend E. Rad
child, ESQ, member of the Cotton Ex-
change, who caused a canvass OF the tx
change to be had on the said bill, and after
which large petition, in the way OF pro-
test, was gotten up by SAID Exchange, and
bv me used in the House for the defeat of
the BILL and this is all there is in it, and
| which occurred before the Picay1ne had
taken any steps or editorially spoken in the
matter. Mr. Editor, without desiring any
undue credit in this affair. which, with me-
| IS like all other legislative business
simple matter of duty-I desire it to be
known by the public that there are at least
| some public servants devoted to their IN
terest in the conscientious performance OF
their duty: and. while they respect the IN
dependent opinions of the press, neverthe
less they like its statements to be in truth
in the interest of all the people, and not fol
mere partisan advantages. This Is the OBJ
iect have in view in this communication
and, with the truth before the public in this
matter, content myself with their delib
crate Judgment thereon, for in people,
government the true sovereign wishes
should always be respected by their ser
| wants. whose behests have the omnipotenc'
OF law.
| Truly, YOUR obedient servant,
j. OPLATEK,
Member House of Representatives.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
Auction SALES THIS DAY.

nv p NJ. B. J. MONTGOMERY, at Ii A. NJ,
at Old Auction Mart, No. 81 Camp street, a
rausral assortment OF new and secondhand fur-
niture.
~ SHERIFF SAUvINET, at II o'clock, at Mer-
chants and Auctoneers Exchange, a iot Vi
ground and buildings on Public road ana oL'l-
ton street undivided third OF lot OF Siouiiu Vi,
Public road and Clinton street, ana oi lo' y.
ground On Exchange alley-Alfred harchaho,
va. Marie Jeanne de Lassus; square OF srouhu
in Burtrevi.le, bounded by Jennet, "eos.er
and Pitt streets and Henfy Clay avenue-1Hies
A. Florat VS.. Charles o. Hardy; schooner lihie'
her tackle, rigging etc. At o'clock at corner
Of Burgundy and Canal streets, furniture anu
movable effects-H. H. True Il Co. VS.. Mrs. Jeh'
ME Huckins.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27

BRIEF MENTIoN.-Canal street and other
central thoroughfares were quite brilliant
yesterday, beauty and fashion airing in the
cheerful sunshine.
Etenne Jacques a French market butcher
fond OF cutting brute meat, varied his style
slightly by sashing Louisa Joan 5 1ace'
then escaping, the police pursuing.
dozen mischievous boys, with huge APP
petites for tropical fruit, behaved so padiy
near the Picayune tier, pilferiDg bananas
and plantains, that they nearly raised d
riot. Had not the police interfered some OF
the vendors would have done violence to
the boys. The young chaps were sent to
prison.
Two men went out to fight duel !;
weapons, raw hides; distance, as close as
possible. Nary drop of blood spilled.
The harbor police found several lads un-
der the wharf at the head of Esplanade
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
The Mobile Tribune of Sunday says:

Alexis passed from the cars at Pensacola
Immediately to the fleet launches in waiting
for his party, spoke to no man, neither
looked he to the right or left-and Pensa-
cola is mot happy" The $50 tons Of Ala;
bama coal taken by the fleet was delivered
alongside at SIP per ton. Tallow is said to
be favorable article Of diet among his
Russian man-o-wars men, rations OF which
are supplied at every meal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
MAYoRALrY OF NEW ORLEANS,
Civ Hall February "a, 1872.

MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall February "a, 1877.
NO. Observation-Disclosures Series.l
BE it ordained That the following appropriation
be and the same is hereby made, and that the Al
ministratOr of Public Accounts warrant on tue ao
ministrator of Finance in payment OF the same:
CA Miltenberger, one fatbOat load OF rlttsouIs
coal for City Waterworks approved as per !, ordi-
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New Or
leans, February 20, 1872 -,
Yeas-Cockrem Shaw. Delassize, Remick, Lewis
Walton, BOnzanO.
BENZ F. FLANDERS, Mayor.
true copy:
II. CONQUEST CLARKE, Secretary. feZ1 lt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27

THE VERY BEST HAVANA CIGARS
Messrs Gonzalez Brothers, corner OF camp
and Common streets, keep nothing but the
very best of imported cigars, which they
sell at the most reasonable prices. We adj
wise all who like to smoke the most fragrant
Regalias to give them call.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
,NLE OF MAIiKET REVENUES.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
New Orleans, February "a, lHR J
WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH AT PUBLIC AUG
w tinn on THURSDAY, the twenty. ninth instant
IL o,r,ock NJ i'll the City Hall, the revenues
az ~ ,,bIic mark cts for the month of March, 1872
The lessees will he required to conform to all The
city ordinances relating to markets and Will nave
The privilege of collecting the revenue according
70 ordinance No. 1877, as amended.
'Accept.d bidders will be required to make a de-
nosit OF one hundred and fifty dollars in cash for
zach market at the time of sale which shall be
forfeited to the city in of failure to complete
the contract =,
The city reserves the right to reject any and all
offers.
Bids to be made in currency.
F. C. REMICK,
fe24 Is 1929 Administrator of Commerce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27

tug Ella Woods No.2, became involved In
personal quarrel, when they went at each
other with knives, both men fighting desper-
ately. Brown was stabbed or cut In four
different places-two wounds in his left
shoulder, one in his left arm, and one in his
left cheek. He was sent to the hospital,
bleeding freely from his cuts. Mccoy
escanpd
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
Academy of Music.

Mile Aimee, with her french opera
boutfe troupe achieved grand triumph at
the Academy of Music, last night, IN the
sparkling opera of LA Perichole. There
are about fifty artists in this company. This
evening. the opera of LA Grand Duchess
Secure seats early.
St Charles Theatre.
Mr.. w. Wallack, the tragedian, made
his debut last evening at the st. Charles
Theatre. in the drama OF the Iron Mask"
We have no space this morning for crit
cism of the play. and can only remark that
Mr.. Wallack fully sustained the highest ex-
nectations entertained by his audience. The
same play will be repeated this evening.
Varieties Theatre.
divorce" still holds the boards OF the
Varieties Theatre, and is likely to draw
crowded houses for some time to come. 1 ne
cast is the same as last week. with Miss
Fanny Davenport as Fanny Ten Eyck, Mr.
George Clarke as Alfred Adriansc, and Mr.
Stuart Robson as Iempleton JH. Little
Saidee Vivian as AlTed deserves pleasant
mention.
Opera House.
This evening the opera of ''Rigoletto' will
be produced. Thursday evening, beneilt OF
Nine. Dumestre, and the opera Of 81 Om-
bre"
Odd Fellows Hall.
The first of the series of concerts by the
celebrated negro boy pianist, Blind rom, at
| Odd Fellows Hall last night was well at,
| tended, and the audience was enraptureu
with the music Reserved seats tor tins
| evening may be obtained at Grunewald
! music store, No. l29 Canal street.