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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
gent advertisements.
TO INVESTORS.

The 1870 bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which have now taken their place among the solid
and favorite securities of the country have the fol-
lowing leading features;
They are first and only mortgage on the Eoad,it
equipments and earnings, and also, as fast as the
road is completed on $4,000 acres of land IN each
mile Of track; they bear interest at the rate of B.
10 per cent both principal and interest payable
in gold the principal In thirty years from 1870 and
the interest semi-annuslly tJsnuary and July1 at
the banking houses of Jay Cooke Co., .Phiadel-
phis, New York. and washington.
They are exempt from United States tax, and are
issued Of the following denominations: Coupon,
$780, $500, and 81 200; Registered 500, $780, $1,000
0OO and $l0 600. They at all times receivable
at ten per cent premium (.1ol in exchange or pay
ment fer the Company's land at the latters lowest
cash price. The proceeds Of all sales of lands are
resuired to be devoted to the purchase and cancel
ation of the First Mortgage Bonds of the Compa-
ny. 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 it falls due.
U. g. 5.2Os, 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 confidence with which they recon-
mended United States Government Bonds to the
public Jay Cooke Co., now recommend these So
curites to all classes as an Investment combining
profitable return with absolute safety.
JOHN McLEAR 81 SON,
No. eo2 Market Street.
dec1s-smd&w wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Thc nrnmn. ThIn Week.

The four nights of this week, Commencing
Wednesday for which Mr.. Ford has secured the
Opera House, viii be occupied by Comedy Com
pany, the stars Of which are the two lady artistes
Ross and Olivia Rand, and our recent popular
visitor, Mr. G. B. Bishop. The Misses Rand are
pronounced both beautiful and talented, and the
whole Company is said to be good.
On Wednesday evening, the main play will be
the musical burlesque, Ke'iltoorh Or The Days
of Good Queen Bess. Mr.. Bishop will personate
Queen Elizabeth Miss Olivia Rand the Fart Of
Leicester and Miss Rosa Rand Amy Robsarf
Preceding it, will be the laughable force of
Quiet Family.
Reserved seats for any performance may be
secured on and after tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Lawyers and Doctors.

In the Wharton trial, one Of the most import
ant witnesses for the defence was Dr. Warren.
In the course OF the ecross-e1aminatiOn, Attorney
General syester, (not shyster, by great DEAL }
sought to oyerset the Doctors self-possession,
by display Of that I" badgering which is 80
often used as the balm for legal discomftures,
and displayed for the edifcation and amusement
of the Courtroom. The result, however, was
not unlike the famous examination Of Sam.
Weller, consisting of questions and answers like
these
Attorney General" doctor ought to be
able to give an opinion OF disease without max
ing mistakes"
Witness" They are as capable as a lawyer.
Attorney General" Doctors mistakes are
buried six feet under the ground; alawyers are
not"
Witness--" But they are sometimes hung on a
tree "
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Terrible Murder in Baltimore.

At Baltimore DIR. Merriman Cole, = retired
physician, aged 73, was found murdered in his
Office, 86 North Essex street. about eight o'clock
ON Saturday evening. He was found dead on the
floor by his daughter, who went to call him to
supper. He had thirteen wounds on his head
and face, and his skull was crushed in three
places, apparently by hammer. One pocket of
his pantaloons was torn oHt, and nine dollars
were found scattered on the floor. Twsnty-four
dollars remained in wallet in his coat pocket.
DIR. Cole was evidently in the act Of writing a
of collecting his rents every Saturday. The To-
cality Of the murder is thicky settled and in the
centre of the city. Several persons were arrested
yesterday, on suspicion, but their names are not
published.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
THE FISK MURDER.
Latest Returns and Facts.
STOKES IN DANGER OF LYNcHIEo.

NEW YORK, Jan. 8.
1t is rumored that Miss Mansfield has disap-
pearsd. In consequence Of srumors that Fisk's
friends in the North Regiment would lynch
Stokes, the police were out in strong force, last
night. The officers Of the regiment have become
responsible for the actions of the men in the
matter, but state that if Stokes escapes punish
ment by legal bubbles, they will no longer be
responsible
Stokes was removed to the Tombs for safety.
He takes matters very coolly. His friends say
he has carried pistol for six months, fearing
assassination by Fisk's friends and was a perfect
monomaniac on the subject.
Stokes friends condemn the action Of the sur
geons in probing Fisk's wound, believing that it
accelerated, if did not cause, his death
Stokes processes to be sure of acquittal. He
is to be indicted Immediately, and his trial will
come OF within month.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
1b. New .sKycry Saturday. %

The suspension OF Euery Saturday, as an
illustrated weekly, was duly mentioned. 1t has
now appeared in its original character as a
journal of Choice Reading, the selections
being made from the best foreign periodicals. 1t
is, however, more handsome than formerly, its
heading being neat reduction of that last used
for the pictorial, and toned paper being used
instead Of the old plain white. Euefy Saturday
fills a valuable and important position as an
eclectic weekly, and will no doubt be appreciated
by the reading public. The number for January
contains three complete stories, an amusing
sketch. two elaborate articles by Matthew Arnold,
and Charles Kingsley, a scientific paper, and
Foreign Notes" The price of a single copy is
now ton cents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
THIRD EDITION.
4:3o p. M.
Philadelphia.

THE PRESIDENT - LAUNCH OF A STEAMER
READING r. r. ANNUAL REPORT.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.
President Grant left for Washington, by the
noon train.
The iron steamship, Geo. W. Clyde, was
launched, at noon, at Cramps shipyard, Ken
sington, for Cyde's New York and New Orleans
line
She is 225 feet long, with compound engines,
on the English style, Of seven hundred horse
power.
The annual report Of the Reading Railroad
shows gross receipts of 1862, s4s; gross ex-
penses 1856, 9O3. Net increase Of $4,000, $40.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
w. sTIDHAM 6s SON,
real Estate Agents a AuctIOneers,
Ne. Ill East Fourth Street,
WulmgeFoa, DEE
PubIIc Sale Of GrocerIe. and FIx

Public Sale of Groceries and Fixtures. Kl
The subscriber will sell vt public sale, at No. 500
West second street, Wilmington, Del commencing
on TUESDAY, January 9Th. 1879, at O'Clock, A.
M, and continue all day and evening, and so con-
tiuue from day to day until all is sold. his being
nrst-cass grocery store all fresh goods consisting
in part as foows:-Sugars cofees, teas OF different
grades spices of all kinds, molasses, syrups, wood
and willow ware, salts, soaps and tobaccos. Three
sets OF platform scaes seven sets OF counter scales
with weights complete, two large refrigerators.
raislns prunes, currants, and dates dried peaches
and apples, canned tomatoes canned corn, Jellesi
cheese lard roll butter, tub butter brooms, scrub
blnR brushes and brushes stove black
ing and brushes, one large cast iron stove and
pipe all kinds Of measures, In fact everything In
way of Vateties constitute hrst-classs grocery
store Including of the largest size molasses
stand casks, seven smaller size; one push cart.
Fixtures consists Of four counters one butter and
cheese counter, with one inch and half marble
top The shelving and bins, in fact all the fixtures
belonging to the store are of the first quality and
convenience all of which must be positively sold as
the present tenant has to give up possession on the
2bth OF March, 1872 Terms, all sums under 80 dol
be given by purchaser giving bankabe note with
approved endOrser without interest II paid when
due, If not paid when due interest from date
PATRICK HASS0N.
nv regular business will be continued AZ No. 219
W. Second and 3, W. corner OF second and orange
streets. )an2-tolO
Sales of Real and Personal Property promptly at
tended TO- in City or State. Regular Sales OF Furni
ture at their Auction Room, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY mornings. Also, TUESDAY, FRI
DAY and SATURDAY evenings. All goods con-
signed TO them will be promptly attended to. Lib.
eral advance on consignments. decl2-n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
8eaths.

GIBSON In this city, on Saturday morning,
January 9th, 1872, Meta, daughter OF Thomas D.,
and Ann Gibson, in her 10th year.
The friends and relatives OF the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of her parents, Swan Hotel on Monday at
O'Clock, p. N. Without further notice.
WALKER-In this city, Martha A., wife OF Moses
M. Walker, in the 4Sth year Of her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
uuested to attend the funeral, to leave the resi-
dence OF her husband 9Os Shipley street, on Tues
day. the 9th nst to meet at the house at ~ O'Clock
and leave at 8.
MERRITT.-Suddenly, at New Castle, DEL, on Fri
day, Jan. 6th, 1sT2, John Merritt M. d.
Burial at Emmanuel Church, New Castle, on Tues
day, Q, 1sT2 at 12 O'Clock, NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Murder Of Jim Flax.
HE IL SHOT IN NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AND DIES,
YEaTRRnAy

HE IL SHOT IN NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AND DIES,
YESTERDAY.
HE that walkest with wise men shall be wise !;
but companion Of fools shall be destroyed.
There is a way which seemeth right unto q
man, but the end thereof il the way Of DEATH"
Thus said Solomon.
James Fisk, Jr., was shot, at the Grand Cen
tral Hotel, in New York, on Saturday evening at
$3.50 o'clock, by L. s. Stokes. The latter is the
person who has been Fisk's competitor for the
favors of the woman, Mrs. Mansfield. Fisk lived
until Sunday morning at 11:45. Stokes was ar
rested and taken to the Tombs.
This is the whole story. We have no room to
print the mass OF scandalous details which the
tragic death Of this corrupt man will bring to the
surface, once more.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
senator Cameron to Retire

A letter from Harrisburg, to the Pittsburg
Gazette, says sit is no breach of confidence to
say that Senator Cameron has given out to his
immediate friends that he will not aspire to
to retire "a mueb AZ a man AZ thorousbIv }dsos
tilted with public life can, from the field Of poll
tics on the close of his term, and will leave the
fight for his successorship open to all comers +"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
France.

MR., wAsHBURSE IL1-vIcroR HUGO DEFEATED.
PARIS, Jan. 8.
Hon. E. b. Washburn the American Minister,
is indisposed and has gone to the Nice, for the
restoration Of his health.
The defeat of Victor Hugo for the National As-
sembly is confirmed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Queer IIlluoi. Bnbv.

Out in Illinois there is is child now three
months old, weighing but two pounds. It's length
is only seven inches, and its face about the size
Of watch crystal Its tiny arms are so slender
that small finger ring can be slipped on either
Of them to the shoulder. This little creature
is already making quite a noise in its part Of the
world, and hundreds have called to see it, The
parents are of standard size
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
CnnI NIine Rint

At Nelsonville, Ohio, on Saterday, the coal
miners refused to allow men not belonging to
their Union, to work in Brooks'mine, and threat
ened violence il the non-union men went into
the mine. Shots were exchanged, when force,
from Columbus arrived on the scene, and quel-
led the riot by arresting 20 Of the leaders, who
Rara lndgad in mil
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Tic ConI Mines.

THE sTRIKEs--MEETNa OF THE woREINeMEN's 8
UNION.
SCRANTON, Jan. 8.
The coal strike has become general at Wilkes
barre. Every colliery except one, have stopped.
The Worldngmen's Uuion have called a meet
ing for Tuesday, to adjust the difficulties grow
ing out of the reduction of ten per cent, in ac-
cordance with the basis of sales.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08

ELECTION OF DREorons. s.-An election for Di-
rectors In the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. was held, to-day, with the following result I:
Jesse Sharp, E. @. Stotcenbuag, Joseph Bring
hurst, VIM. G.. Gibbons, Samuel McClary. Jr.,
Samuel N. Pusey, Chas. Warner, @. B. Ellison,
Charles T. Flemming, Samuel Bancroft, Jr,,
Thomas Murphy, Geo. o. Tybout, VIM. Cum
Minis M. D., Benjamin Burton, Joseph P. Com
eggs, John F. Williamson, Charles Tunnell.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
nrIn.trcIsy and PantemIne.

Robt FrAser's Minstrel and Pantomime Troupe
open their engagement for two nights at the
Opera House, this evening. This troupe is direct
" from Simmons a slocums Arch Street Opera
House, Philadelphia, is supported by twenty star
performers, and its entertainments receive high
encomiums wherever presented. The new
pantomime of Jack and Gill will be presented
this evening, after brilliant first part.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
nha ..neIn,rnrnnn.,, J,

The State organ OF the Democracy, the Dover
Delaiearean, appeared on Saturday somewhat
enlarged, and clad in new dress Of type. IL
has always been very neat paper, but is now
exceptionally handsome. If itspoliticai notions
were as perfect as it's Typography, II would in
dead be a wonder
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Orphaned by Rum.

The Troy Press says; November 9th Coroner
McKenno held an inquest on Bridget Blake, who
was found dead in her bed, victim Of intemper-
ance. To-day the same coroner is holdidg an
inquest on Richard Blake, the husband, who was
found dead in his bed this morning, also victim
Of drinking. Three children are left orphans.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
ELEGRAMS 8.
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1872.
Probabilities The area of cloud, rain, and
snow, will extend itself north-eastwardly over
the middle States during the day, where easterly
winds will prevail.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
ProceedInRn Of ConRrcsu.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
SENATE.
Carl Schurz had read an attack on him by the
New York Times as part Of a systematic war
fare made upon him and other Senators.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House re-assembled at noon to-day, and
numerous bills of minor importance was present.
ed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
The'Prince Of wales.

ALI. ANXIETY FOR HIS HEALTH SUBSIDIZED.
LONDON, Jan. 8.
The Prince of Wales has 80 far recovered that
bulletins announcing his death are discontinued,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Eucouragins Him 70 TeIl tho Trutb.

The Danbury Ne,os says; A demure-looking
chap hailed charcoal peddler this morning with
the query, Have you got charcoal in your wa
gon?" Yes, sir" said the expectant driver, stop
ing his horses. "That's right" said the demure
chap, with an approving nod, "always tell the
truth, and people will respect youl" And he
hurried on, much to the regret of the ped
dler, who was getting out Of the wagon to look
for brick
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Erie stock.

SLIGHT DEcIINE-REsoLuT1oNs OF RESPECT.
.-a NEW YORK, Jan. 8.
Erie stock opened at s716, with large sales,
but went back to 36%.
The Directors of the Erie Railroad have pass
ed resolutions OF regret at the death OF Fisk
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Connecticut.

REWARD oFFERED FOR KURDERERs.
HARTFORD, Jan. 8.
Governor Jewell has offered reward for the
capture of Mitchell and David Scott, the Windsor
Lock murderers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08

The following & gentlemen were elected Diree,
Company, at the annual meeting, to-day -
]. T. Heald, VIM. Swift Geo. G. Lobdell James
Bradford, job II. Jackson, VIM. G. Phillips, Geo.
Springer, Alan Wood, VIM. e. Garrett
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
The Acme of Pleasure.

A French authoress says, "a kiss gives more
pleasure than anything else in the world" To
this an editor responds, That writer evidently
never experienced the childish rapture of de-
scending the stairs by sliding down the banis-
tcrs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Commercial Reports,
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8.
Cotton firm uplands 2O5s Gulf 21@211.
Flour very quiet Penna. extra family S797.25.
Wheat firm red $1.60@1.62 amber $1.67 Rye
held at 90c Corn in moderate demand new
Southern yellow 6S@70c. Oats dull ; white 54
@55c. Provisions steady mess pork $15.25 !;
Lard 914c. Whiskey dull, "a,
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Sleeves dull $775@
1926 extra Penna. and Western steers, $6@7 I;
fair to good, $405.25. Common sheep, fair de-
mand, S6@7. Hogs firmer, $7Cg7.50
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08

ANNUAL MEETINd.-The annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the P. W. & B. r. II. Co.,
was held to-day, at o'clock, when the present
officers were reelected. The annual report was
read which will appear tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
The New Orleans Troubles.

BLooDsHED IMMINENT.
WASHINGTON Jan. 8.
@Despatehes from New Orleans say that the
condition of affairs there are like to lead to
bloodshed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
MarriagGs.

WILsoN-DUDLEY-O the 2sth Of Dec. 1871, at
his residence, by Joseph d. Ebert, Henry Wilson
to RhOda dudley, both OF this city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
The Wharton Trial.
EXAMINATION OF DIR. BYRD.

EXAMINATION OF DIR. BYRD.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 8.
DIR. Byrd continued his testimony and was
cross-eRamined
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Anfttuu Salw.

NGLE 81 MILLER,
Real Estate Agents a AuotIOneerss
Uorusr Of RsurSh and King Streets
WILMINGTON, Dm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
emall-Pox not TnefeasIas.

The Georgetown, Sussex Co, Journal says
smallpox is increasing in Wilmington" There
is no evidence Whatever of such a fact. The
latest official statements show decrease.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08

Mr.. Cowperthwaite, of Media, has been ap-
pointed mercantile appraiser Of Delaware Co,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-08
Auction Sales

Every Tuesday and Friday evenings, and wednesday
and Saturday mornings, at the Auction Rooms cornei
Fourth and King streets. mYl0,u
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-15
miscellaneous Items.

The Mormon sisters of Ephriam, Utah, lay
"aside all the eggs their hens lay on Sunday,
and devote the proceeds to paying the fares Of
MormOns DESTROYS of emigratng from other ma
tions."
Late news from London states that Mr.. John
Forster, in his new edition of the Life of Dick
ems" withdraws all his charges against DIR. K. S.
Mackenzie.
The Temple Bar gives the following items in
an article entitled "a Hundred Years Ago."
"Our national debt began with William III. In
1907 it amounted TO five millions. In 1872 it is
nearly 500 millions.
Dolly Warden, the fortunate young lady after
whom the fashionable dress for next summer is
named, was the charming daughter Of London
in the reign of George III. She afterwards be-
which answers correspondent on the subject,
says: " For further information we would refer
our inquirer TO a certain book of reference
called Barnaby Ridge written by one Charles
Dickens, an author Of some local reputation.
Whether the lady in question was given to
wearing materials of a startling loud character
in color and pattern, this deponent has no
knowledge nor information sufficient to form
belief About year ago, however, some in.
Spired modiste rechristened what were then
known as 'cretonnes, and called them Dolly
Nardens. The name was first confined to
chutzes, but il spread to other materials. AT a
late dry goods exposition Dolly Warden silks
were exhibited, and now whole costumes, whose
like was never seen on sea or shore, are named
after the charming and coquettish little daughter
of London blacksmith"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-15

POPULAR DELUsIONs IN ENGLAND The
British people have been deeply influenced and
moved most eXctcdly even to acts Of civil war
and death, through the agencies of impostcrs
and by means Of false claims and assumptions
at different periods IN the history Of the eoun-
try Perkin WarbeCk, Lambert Simnel, ''AIad'
Thorn, Of Canterbury, and Mrs. Recyes-just
deceaSed-iurnshed cases in point Some of
them claimed the crown Of Britain, Thorn
claimed TO be the lord Christ Jesus, and Mrs
Reeves asserted her title to the position now
held by Queen Victoria, and had hearing there
Of even in the house Of lords,
Lambert Smnel was born about the year
ll71, lie peIsOuated the earl Of Warwick, son
Of the duke Of Clarence He found many adj
herents, particularly in Ireland, who took up
arms in bis cause and gave battle 10 the royal
forces. lie was defeated at Store, England
June 9, 1887. simnel was philosopher in his
moments Of adversely, for when he found his
proper level in society he ACKNOWLEDGED it by ac-
ceptlng post in the kings Kitchen, which he
he'd TO the moment Of his DEATH
Perkin Warbeck, an imposer, was n pretend
en- to the throne Of Britain He is said to have
Deen french lsraoite, OF Journal. lie person
ated Richard, duke Of York, son of King Edward
the Fourth. Wurbeck landed In Ireland in the
year 1893. He took arms and fought in the
9Sl9' iie was defeated IN Kent England, in
l49o lie appeared in Cornwall and assumed
tue title Of King Richard the Fourth in ll67
was taken prisoner in 1898, aud hanged nj ~.
burn on the 28l Of November, 1899.
90 lllfty-three years since luuatlc, named
Thorn, who was discharged from an asylum FOR
Tue insane 10 England as cured aud restored to
the administration Of bis property, SGT himself
forth as tue saviour Of mankind almost under
the sbado@ Of Canterbury Cathedral, was wor
shipped as Christ by hundreds OF his country
men, who paraded the county Of Kent for fonr
days, IN the expectation Of discovering Tie
millennium hidden away in hop garden or a
cherry orchard. His wearing apparel after he
was dead was torn and preserved as relics by the
zeaOts who ad0red him He was shot by Col.
onel Boys, Of one Of the British regiments, when
on his march to London at the head Of thousands
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-15

even groiesquc, but it certainly docs deyeIope
all the facts bearing Immediately or remotely on
the matter in hand much more completely than
one conducted under our system. That some
fundamental changes in our criminal law are
imperatiyey demanded we are firmly convinced.
Toindicateeveu in general terms yhattheyshould
be, is problem upon which we viii not venture
further than TO express our assent to the decara-
ton of recent writer on this subject, chat our
criminal law is very far from being perfect;
that it could be made much more just to society
without being unjust to the criminal, and that
this demoralizing plan of giving a man whom
all the world knows to be guilty, not only every
natural but many artificial avenues for escape,
is an error as needless as it is dangerous