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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

MEMORY BUTTONS OURIosITY.-We saw, yes
terday a curiosity in the way OF apentagonal pyr-
amid Of memory buttons. II belongs to Miss
Lizzie Bracken, who resides near Newport,
Christiana Hundred The pyramid lie three and
a half feet high, and is placed on a stand, the
stand and pyramid containing 116 separate
pieces of wood. The pyramid is encircled with
a copper wire on which there were, at the time
we saw il, 24O3 buttons, of different patterns, no
two buttons being alike. Miss Bracken keeps
memorandum, in which is noted the
history Of each button. Among the contribu-
tions, there are buttons at one time worn by
General Washington, General Jackson, General
Lafayette John Hancock, one Of the signera
of the Declaration, and by other great men of
note,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
nI.honent RnnI 0mcinI..

I.ian5t martin \. Heard, late cashier Of the Rhode
ProyiJdo National Bank, has been arrested at
%Sr inn, OF embezaling $500. 900 Of the Banks
Pesrsscu lie has been held in $4,000 bail r. A.
n 90. late teller Of the bank, has been held
iers erfSoOg fro on the charge of Abetting the cash,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
New York.

MAYOR HALL nDIcTED-GEN. ANDERsoN's BURIAL.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.
The Times Gays that the Grand Jury indicted
Mayor Hall, last evening. ql l2s
The remains Of General Robert Anderson, Of
Fort Sumter fame, win be brought here for in
termeRt, with funeral honors by the First Divi-
sion OF Militia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

LOST HoRsE.-Edward Strong the accommo-
dating proprietor Of the West Chester & Will
mington stage line. was unfortunate enough 10
have horse die from lung fever on last Sunday
week. The animal was sick about ten days and
was fine beast-one that he kept for private
use.- VILLAGE Record
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

CONSIGNED TO THE GRAvE.-The remains Of
the late Charles Shoemaker. who was drowned
in the Christiana on Thursday last were, yes
terday, consigned to their last resting place in
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia. The fune-
raj ceremonies were performed in Trinity Epis-
copal Church by Bishop Lee, assisted by Rev.
DIR. Frost, and the pastor Of the Church, and
consisted in reading the burial service OF the
Church and few appropriate remarks by Bishop
Lee. The remains had been taken on to the
residence Of Mr.. SIS parents, in Germantown,
on Friday. The funeral concourse was not large,
and consisted chiefly Of the relatives and friends
OF the family and few from this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
PoIsoe Court.

William Kilvington amused himself by throw
ing snow balls at DR.. Il. X. Porters carriage, as
il was passing 9th and Pine streets, yesterday
afternoon. Officer Bacon put an end to his sport
by arresting and lodging the young man in the
cells. For his bad behavior, Kilvington was fined
the costs, and put under tl00 bail to keep the
naapa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

The ALARM OF FRE.-The alarm Of fire, at
noon, to-day, was caused by the burning Of some
wax, in the upper story Of Smith Il Tarner's
shoe factory, 210 West Third street The Fire
Companies turned out promptly, but the fire was
extinguished before any damage was done.
without their assistance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
TELEGRAMsi.
Mexico.
DEFEAT OF THE REBE1s-ANoTHER BATTLE u1u-

DEFEAT OF THE REBEIs-ANoTHER BATTLE IHBu-
.-T NENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.
City of Mexico advices report the defeat Of
the Rebels in the State of Vera Cruz and near
Tuhancingo. .t
A battle is expected between the forces un
der Generals Niri and Guerro.
1t is reported that the Insurgents have cap
tured Zacatias.
A Pueblo train was recently attacked by high
waymen, who plundered the passengers and
kidnapped six OF them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
LOCAL NEWS.

seaford shoots pigeons on Valentines Day
AT seaford rents are high but houses are in
The recent lawsuit Of Allen T. Smith and John
stroud, mail agents, who had exchanged posi-
tons, has resulted in the dismissal Of both from
the service.
The Phmnix Fire Company has withdrawn
from the contest for the five horns, at the Mill
tary Fair on account OF the entering of the
CharleatowD, s. o., Fire Department
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

SWALLOWED HIS TEETH.-Hadley Hopes. Of
Delaware while sitting in a chair at his fathers,
Joel Hopes, in New Garden, Chester county,
one night last week, feel asleep and swallowed
the upper set Of his false teeth. DIR. Stephens
was huriedly called and extracted them VII
tdge Record.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
MORNING NEWS.
ro.itIcai Intelligence.

In case the Passive policy is not adopted in
Indiana, D. W. Voorhees, will probably receive
the Democratic nomination for Governor. -'.
Washington once more has the report that
Senator Cameron, of Pennsylvania, does not de-
sire reelection, but prefers to have Wayne Nc
Veagh take his place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

CHURoH SoCIABLE. There will be a social
gathering of the congregation and friends of
the West Presbyterian Church, in their beautiful
and spacious rooms on the first floor Of the
Church, this evening at ~ o'clock. The fine
accommodation which the admirable arrange
ments Of the edifce affords for evening enter
tainments, and the genial spirit for which the
people are worthiy noted, are pledges in advance
that the occasion will be one Of pleasure. The
whole suite Of rooms will be thrown open, the
invitation is extensive, and the hearts of the
people are large, 30 no one need be afraid Of
obtruding who comes with the intention of pleas
ing and being pleased.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
-.
A Car Rnhhn.. r.....-I

lemntad giving his name as James Trimble, att
Pan Iat 40 70 rob the Adams Express car, on the
discovaINulle road, on Saturday morning, but was
edbiefeq ed lin ~ BY the guard, who tired at and wound
HAti, Ho ne was taken to the hospital at Cincin-
tue road says he was formerly brakeman on
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.
Probabilities The southerly winds will veer
to the Westerly and North-westerly, with occa-
sional light rains over the Middle Atlantic
States. Partially cloudy weather tonight
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

APPOINTED. Mr.. Harry Belts has been ap-
pointed to clerkship in the National Bank Of
wilmington and Brandywine. Mr. Belts fills the
vacancy made by the promotion Of Harry u.
Heisler to the position OF discount clerk.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
RIaton.

HURT BY A RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
FLoRENcE, Feb. 6.
Mademe Riston, the celebrated tragedienne,
was injured by railroad accident near Perugia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

LAUREL AND THE WILMINGTON CONFERENCE e.
The people Of Laurel are busy making prepara-
ations for the meeting of the Wilmington Com
ference on the 21st instant. The citizens gener-
ally Of all religious denominations, and those
belonging to no denomination will throw open
their doors for the accommodation Of the dele
gates. The Conference, on account of the ad-
mission Of lay delegates, will be the largest ever
held ON the Peninsula
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
England.

THE PRESS AND THE wAsHmoToN TREATY.
The Times preserves . moderation in speak
Ing of the Warrington treaty, and reprehends
an intemperate denunciation of the prsss.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.
Cotton quiet uplands 221S a 229l New Or
leans 2S a 231@. Mess pork $1425 a 14.50.
Flour dull; prices unchanged. Wheat Western
red $1.57 a 1.58 white S1.65 a LII. Rye un-
changed. Corn new yellow 6s a 60 mixed
70. White oats 55 q So mixed So. Whisky
unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

President Theirs has been shot at, in Paris,
and shared the fate of the would-be assassin
loth escaping,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
uonsr or nrrnrsrNrAr1vra.

The House resumed the consideration of the
new drawing for seats of members, consuming
the time in dilatory motions until the expiration
of the morning hour, when the Educational bill
came up.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
President ThIera.
SHOT AT, IN PARIS.

.a. PARIS, Feb. 8.
President Theirs was shot at, in Paris, last
night, but escaped unhurt. The assassin a'so
escaped.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

Tho New York Grand Jury has indicted Mayor
Hall at least the Times says so.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

GRoUND HoGs DAY,-Friday last was what is
peculiarly known AZ Ground Hogs Day On this
occasion he is supposed to come forth from his
winter quarters and take an observation on the
weather. II he secs his shadow he returns for
six weeks nap, for he knows ii will continue
cold-last week he must have seen it il his ewes
were open. II he stayed out long he undoubt-
edly got well chilled, and arrived at the conclu-
sion that ground hog day came too early in the
season thisyear.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
TITTTTNN ID
liaker,
Wright

The usual iillibustering of the Democracy was
then retorted to by the Governor, who immedi-
atey moved to adjourn, which would have con-
tinued his friend in Office but the other Direct
Ors couldn't zee it in that light" After various
motions to adjourn the eighth ballot showed the
same result, when on the ninth ballot one of
MIR. Bakers friends changed to Denney, which
gave the victory to the Independents and left the
HOYeruor and his friend out in the cold,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

RistOri has received injury from railway Aoci-
dent in Italy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Congress-
wAsHrEaros, Feb. G
SENATE.

Mr.. Fenton presented petition from New
York merchants, asking for reform in the ap :
pointmont Of public officers, and to abolish the
practices now enforced in the New York Custom
House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
aJotiffs iu Bankruptcy.

N DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
IJFoR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW
YORK. ti
In the matter Of
Robert A. Van Rensselaer, |t.
and
Thomas N. Moore, In Bankruptcy,
comprising the firm of
Van Rensselaer, Moore,
Bankrupt
Eastern District Of New York, IS:
A warrant in Bankruptcy has been issued by said
Court against the estate OF Robert A. Van RenBse
lear, Of the City Of BROOKLYN. State Of New York,
and Thomas M. Moore, OF Wilmington, in the State
of Delaware, who have been duly adjudged Bank
rupts upon Petition OF their Credtors and the pay
ment Of any debts aud the delivery Of any properly
belonging to said Bankrnpts, to them or to theiT
use, and the transfer of any property by them are
forbidden by law. A meeting OF the Creditors Of
said 9ankrupts to prove their debts and choose one
or more Assignees of their estate Will be held al
the Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at the City OF
Brooklyn, in said District, on the 10th day of Feb
ruaEy, A d. 1879 at IL O'Clock A NJ, at the office
of d. @. Wnslerr, No. ls9 Montague st, one Of the
Registers In Bankruptcy OF said District.
s. r. HARLOW,
feb5 2t U. s. acknowledgements.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
Polly nIcNaitIsm in Kent County.

now GOV. PONDER WENT IN AND GOT SQUEEZED.
An article going the rounds of the State papers
for some time past stated that --- Denney
had been elected Secretary Of the Kent County
Fire Insurance Company in place Of A. J. Wright,
ESD, who had formerly held that Office. Il is
not generally known that the means brought
about to effect that change exhibits a state OF
feeling which does not appear upon the surface
Col Wright, az is we'll known is an enthusiastic
supporter Of Gov. Ponder. and the inveterate
foe Of Polly McNAttism in Kent County.
Several OF the Directors OF the Company
though good Democrats thought it would be
hest to have some person in the position who
would show less OF partisan spirit than had
been exhibited by the present incumbent, and
named as a candidate Mr.. Denney, Of Smyrna
while some Of the Sussex Directors named II.
White Baker, Of Seasord, for the office.
Governor Ponder, coming to the rescue Of his
political friend, was determined that he should
not be slaughtered. He declared that Colonel
Wright was his friend. socially and politically,
and was determined that nobody else should be
elected. The GubernAtorial cash however failed
to have the desired effect and the first ballot
showed the following result
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
AeiS AGSertIssnseutf
a SUCCESSFUL AND POPULR Al
-. LOAN. :"

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, in so short time, have taken 70 high
a stand. or become 80 widely popular with prudent
investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds OF the
Northern Pacl 1c Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty Gold Loan OF this Great corporation is
already a solid and gratifying success, and the
present daily sales are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
TRUSTEES' SALE.
REAL ESTATE

OF the late John Patterson deceased heretofore laid
of for dover TO his widow; and described in former
proceedings by the freeholders as follows:-
No. 3. marsh lot in Hollands Greek Marsh, be-
ginning at stake In the middle OF the causeway or
public road leading from Wilmington to New Castle
at a corner OF Robert Grimes land thence by said
land S,3h deg, L., 55 lS-lOO perches to VIM Chand-
lers land; thence by his land N. deg E., 81 64-1OO
peTches TO land OF Richard Topham; thence thereby
NJ 10 deg W., SO l2100 perehes TO the centre of the
ditch dividing this from No. 4; thence up the mid
die OF said ditch s., deg 2l min. K, IL 29-lO0
perches to corner Of said lot; thence N, II deg
w. 20 36-100 perches to the middle OF the oanseway
thence s., deg W., 1917 perches 70 the place OF be-
ginning; containing acTes, ro0ds and perch.
And tits ordered thGt the purchaser OF purchasers
thereof be ana appear at the next Orphans Court
for New Castle county that the Court may assign to
him, her them, The premises sold pursuant to said
order he, she they with sufficient surety or sure
ties to be approved by the uOnrt entering into re-
cOgnzance to the State, TO be taken and aeknOwl-
edged In said Court I'm penal sum TO be determined
by tho said Court, with condition TO pay TO the par
tics entited severaly, their executors admnistra-
tors or assigns respectively their just and propOr-
tonate shares OF the SAID purchase mon ey, with in
terest from such time tne Court may etermine in
manner and form may by the direction OF said
Court be prescribed and appointed In said condition
Attendance viii be given at the time and place
aforesaid, by
JOHN C. PATTERSON ESQ,
iis.l 20. u Trustee, or his Attorney.
Attest, BENZ. r. USTICK,
-s. s..-q t. Clerk OF Orphans Court
N. B-The attention OF business men and capital
lists is particularly called to the sale of land In an
improving section recently brought within the City
sion OF the line OF the Wilmington and Reading r.
X. u has its attraction either as an Investment Or
for Manufacturing purposes. Id. j. G. p.
Janl6-2taw-ts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

TTyHK Delaware Tribune is read by everybody
IL In the country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06
Daify Gsa,merejAF.
IEMKIMs a ATKINSON

WILMER ATKINSON. N............. .PubIIsher.
rS-For TsrMs, Ese., See Second nage sii
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-06

DY leaving your orders at No. III sHIPLEY ST.
I'D you win be supplied with Galvanized Iron
Wire Guards for store factory windows and doors
at Philadelphia Prices. Call and examine samples.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-08-23
THE ARIZONA DIAMOND FIELDS.

The Denver Ne,es derives from a
gentleman Of Denver some facts con.
Corning the supposed diamond fields
Of Arizona. The News vouches for
the truthfulness of informant, and
adds: '.In 1854 this person was al
Fort Defiance, a post situated about
IT'S miles west Of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, and even Mt that day there
was knowledge on the part OF soldiers
stationed there of tho presence OF
precious stones In that vicinity. The
soldiers were In the habit Of stealing
away from the post to the spot where
the stones were found, and by dlnt Of
digging and washing to take out q
large number. These were traded OIL
for whisky with the sutlcr, and the
miners drove o pretty good business
for n time. Our Informant says that
he has seen many pounds OF these
stones at Fort Defiance, but they were
mostly rubies and emeralds. There
were. to be sure, stones that were
called diamonds, but they were very
small and never considered to be val
liable. The rubies and emeralds were
sent to Philadelphia and sold, and
were then cut and polished. One bag
containing between three and four
pounds brought only $50, and were
considered of very little Importance.
Nothing was ever done with the Ida.
monds," and they were not hunted for,
the emeralds and rubies being the only
stones for which there was a market.
The reader can sec by this a colnci'
dcnce with this latter discovery.
There seems to be rubies, sapphires,
emeralds and other stones In abun.
dance, but the diamonds are not so au-
thentically youched for"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-08-23
TIMBER LANDS AROUND LAKE TAHOE.

The value of accessible mountain
timber land generally has increased
very much within two years along the
line of tho Central Pacific Railroad;
Much Of the timber adjoining that road
from Clipper Gap to Reno has been cut
down, and roads and shoots are con-
stantly being opened further back,
north and south by means Of which the
greatly increasing demand for lumber
Is being supplied. The saw-mills
around Lake Tahoe now pay all aver
age Of 81 % 4 thousand for lumber In
the tree. Each tree averages 1000 feet,
and each acre $4,000 feet Of lumber,
which. at the price first named, would
place the value Of each acre timber at
$2S 70. or course there Is not much
land in which all Of the trees would be
large or good enough to be worth
| cutting. Five dollars each Is often
| paid, however, for large trees. There
are yet millions Of acres OF timber land
around Lake Tahoe, ut least one-half
Of which Il owned BY the Central Pa
citic Railroad, and Is held firmly BY
the company ut $40 to $40 per acre.
Two parties lately offered w. w.
Lapliau n contract to lay down Six
| million feet Of logs at IS so per thou.
sand. His land IS at the southern end
| of the lake lake Valley. He would
only have to pay for the cutting and
towing across the lake, a distance o.
Is miles. Fifty cents per thousand Is
CHARGED for towing. The MILL 8t Glen
brooS pays s. II q thousand for log.
IeIiyered there. The timber around
the lake a very easily be shot down
70 II, because the land all slopes down
to the very edge Of the water, even III
lake Valley, where the nearest aP-
proach to level ground is found.-S.F'
jBulfetin. Auq. II.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-08-23
AWKWARD PaEDlCAMENT.

A gentleman named Needham re-
Gently went to the river Lea, In Eng
land, to battle, taking with him a ia
vorite retriever dog. and having un-
dressed himself, deposited his clothes.
containing q valuable gold watch and
a considerable sum OF money. on the
bank, leaving them in charge Of the
dog, with injunctions to mind them.
This he did somewhat too faithfully to
be pleasant, for when Mr.. Needham,
having had his bath, advanced toward
his clothes with the intention Of dress.
ing himself, the dog, which was a
young one, did not recognize hls mas.
ter without his clothes, and resisted
all his attempts to possess himself OF
them. Mr.. Needham returned to the
water. and by dint of repeatedly
whiStling and calling to the dog. at
length coaxed him to leave his charge
and 90 to him, but no sooner had the
dog left the clothes than some men,
who must have been lurking near and
witnessed what had OCCURRED, seized
the clothes and ran off with them.
Mr.. Needham had to remain where he
was till some boating men came by.
who lent him some clothing, with
which he was enabled to 60 home ;
but he has not heard anything of his
missing property.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-08-23
WESTERN DISPATCHES
SPECIAL to the GOLD HILL NEWS
FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Texas Pacific RaiIrond Meeting -
A Suicidal Murderor-Stoeks Re.
Viving.

SAN Francisco. August 23-l T. NJ
A great Texas Pacific Railroad meet
Ing was held ut Union Hall last night,
which was addressed by Colonel Thos.
A. Scott, who gave a full account OF
the route, condition and prospects OF
the road, the productive capacity and
value of the country through which 1t
passes, etc. The meeting was also all
dressed by Col. Williamson, Of Louis
lana, Gov. Throckmorton Of Texas. j..
W. Forney, Senator Sherman, of Ohio,
and Hon. w. d. Kelly. The speakers
urged upon San Francisco the necessi-
ty of active cooperation rs a means oil
securing competent roads, maintaining
her position as the metropolis Of the
Pacific, and increasing her trade and
influence. Politics were avoided. the
best of feeling prevailed. and the meet
Ing adjourned at n late hour with en-
thnsiastic cheers for the visitors. The
railroad party left for San Diego this
morning.
Joel II. Mansfield, who shot Miss
Helm some months since, and Is now
in jail In the same cell with McCaus-
land, who shot Mulleudore Of the Cal,
attempted suicide yesterday by swal-
lowing a box of opium pills, but the
attempt was discovered in time and his
life saved.
Stocks appear much stronger this
morning.
Gold. ll3& greenbacks, $50; SELL
Ing ut 50.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-08-23

EASTERN DISPATCHES.
SPECIAL tothe GOLD HILL NEWS
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE E.
Conpeiiy Not to DO Found.

mol 70 DO roe"a
New YonK, August 23.-All efforts
of the District Attorney to find Con-
troller Connolly, who Is wanted as o
witness in the Haggerty and Baulch
voucher thieving case, involving his
own trial, to take place in October,
have failed thus far, and it is doubtful
If he ever returns. His bail Is over
half a million.
Great storm In ConnectIeut--Tws
Boys Killed.
Hartford, Conn.,, August pa
terrible storm passed over Rockville,
Ellington and Vernon yesterday az
ternoon. The tobacco was mostly de-
stroyed. The car house at Rockville
and the engine house at the Vernon
depot we're blown down. Trees were
uprooted, and the damage Is very
great. Two boys ware killed by light
ming.
soutn Carolina Nominatien.
CHARLESTON, S. e., August 23.-The
Republican State Convention yester-
day, after a stormy session, lasting all
day, nominated F. j. Moses for Gov
ernor. Judge Orr and others with
drew from the Convention. Moses
accepted in a speech.
N~r.aa
CHICAGO, August 23.-The following
Congressional nominations for Illinois,
were made yesterday VIM. r. Nor
rison. Liberal, Seventeenth District ;
NJ. W. Chamberlain, Republican,
Twelfth District (; j. B. Hawley, Re-
publican, present member OF the Sixth
District.
The Republicans Of the Twelfth Ohio
District have nominated Jas. Taylor.
Straight Democratic Delegates.
The straight Democrats of this State
have called q convention at Springfield
on the Goth instant, to appoint dele
gates to the Louisville Convention.
Fatal L%ightniuK stroke.
New HAVEN, Comm August ~
A pleasure barge on Connecticut River
was struck by lightning last evening.
Two persons were killed and forty In
jured.
Fatal gun stroke Cnses-Heavy
storm-sercnnde aud speech PoIf-
poned.
New YORK, August 23.-Fourteen
cases Of sun stroke, four Of them fatal,
occurred yesterday. 1t is cool t today
In consequence of the storm last night.
At Long Branch the storm was very
heavy. Several small boats with fish
ing parties, have not been heard from.
The serenade to the President by the
colored men and the proposed speech
| Of Henry Wilson at Long Branch last
night, was postponed OH account OF
the storm.