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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Our sbip-yards.

THE WORK IN PROGRESS AT NooREs' AND sABRETrs.
At Moores' ship-yard, the schooner Meta
Pie ee is being overhauled and thoroughly re-
paired. The tug boat Stoallo,C on the stocks for
repairs, will be finished and launched, probably,
next week. A new schooner is being built for
Robert y. Smith, of this city,whch will be ready
to launch sometime next week. She is intended
for carrying sand.
There are four three-masted schooners in
course of construction at the ship yard of j. A.
Barrett & Son. One of these is approaching
completion, and is to be finished by the first Of
June. She is 1888 feet keel, 8 feet 10 inches in
the lower hold, 8 IT, II in. between decks, and
So it, beam She is intended for running coal
from Georgetown, ID. c., to Providence, II. 1.
One is 1870 #. keel 915 TT. in lower hold, 81 it,
between decks and "a #. beam. This one is well
under way, and is being built for the coal trade
Another is 1873 IT. keel, III IT. hold and 33 #
beam. She has no middle deck, and, like the
latter, is for the coal trade. The fourth one il
1876 IT. keel, 90 IT. in lower hold 81 it, between
decks, and "a 1T. beam also for the coal ans
lumber business. The three first named vesselI
are for firms in Taunton, Mass, and the lattei
| for Jersey City.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. Nj.
Pennsylvania,
ASSAULT UPON THE HON. W. H. PRATT.
TuNKUANNocK. April IL.

ASSAULT UPON THE HON. W. H. PRATT.
TUEKHANNooK, April IL.
Hon. W. NJ. Pratt, ex-speaker Of the Pennsyl-
vania Senate, was assaulted, last evening, in his
office, by VIM. b. Harding, who was arrested and
held to bail. The difficulty arose out of con-
troversy about graded school, in the establish
ment of which Pratt was interested.
SAD ACCIDENT IN PHILADELHIA-Two MEN KILLED.
PHILADELPHIA, April IL.
This morning, while workmen were engaged
intearing down the building, Nos. 80 and Al North
8th St., sad accident occurred. The roof and
fourth floor had been removed when a girder in
the lower floor gave way, and the whole three
stories tumbled in, burying two laborers. Their
supposed names are Hugh Mullen and Barney
Lancey.
Two other workmen were slightly injured.
The new structure was to be erected on the
site for Lang q Co., dry goods merchants.
Men are engaged in removing the ruins.
THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND SEWAGE COMPANY.
The Board of Health has commenced cleaning
the streets, the contract with the Sewage Utili-
zation Company having been annulled, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Does Farming PAVE

This is standing query in some agricultural
jour nails, especially with those In the Eastern
States, One thing is clear that very rarely is a
farmer sold out by the bherif for debt, and as
most Of our farmers begin without capital it is
presumptive that some how or another they
have made it pay.
1t must be confessed. however. that the past
season has not been on the whole very en-
cOuragiDg one especially to those within fifty
miles of Philadelphia. An average of 30 cents
per day from each COW dming the year is not
enough to add largely to the bank account, while
the low price of stock and the products Of the
broad acres have been as low, and in some
cases lower than before the war, Dotwithstand-
ing the price of labor and heavy taxes.
But there is always some turning point and
one of these Is the sudden jump of hay from
81, so to - per cwt. during the past few weeks.
Those VINO have haywill make good profits at
this price; but unfortunately the long winter
has pulled down the depth of the hay in the
mows pretty considerably.
We are inclined to think toat low prices for
farm produce have almost touched bottom, and
that the future of farming is much more brilliant
than it has been for the past few seasons.-Ger-
1nlntODn Teleqrdph.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
The Drama.
Mn. owrNs, rHREE N1anra.


The play, to be presented by Mr.. Owens, next
week, are announced in the advertisements, to-
day. On Monday evening, he will give Solon
Shingie, with The Victims for an. after-pece
ON Tuesday evening, the comedy of Paul Pry,
and the very amusing farce of The LiUe Indian
aud on Wednesday evening, Colmans line old
English Comedy of The Poor Gentleman, with
the Udppiest Day Of My LiJe.
u ought to be thoroughly understood that Mr..
Owens is no ordinary actor, but an artist of
merit and high repnt alton. Some of his char
acters are pronounced by acute critics among
the very finest personations on the stage. OF
SOlon Shinqh we have already mentioned some
thing, and his delineation of DR.. OHapOd, In the
Poor Gentleman is equally well done, and one
of his most famous portraitures.
The Company to support Owens, here, will be
precisely the same that ia now engaged with him
at Ford's Grand Opera House, in Baltimore. The
sale of seats for the engagement ID now open at
the bookstore of Boughman, Thomas 90.
A NEW ENGAGEMENT-THE WALNUT STREET COM
PANY.
The stock Company of the Arch Street Thea.
tire, Philadelphia, has been engaged to play here
on two evenings, by Oriental Lodge, X. of +
The precise dates are not yet announced, but il
is expected they will be sometime during the
week after next. The plays will be Damon ana
Pythids, and The Serious Family.
EXIT LEFFINowELL.
The play, last evening, Cinderella, was proba
bly, the best given by the Leifingwell Company
The audience was small, and while the perfor
nance was funny, it was not of high order, b.
any means,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
The Pennsylvania Ticket
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.


The Philadelphia Post says of General Hart
ranft We have, the last week given fully the
life and enumerated the virtues and the abilities
of our candidate. We can add nothing now that
can more strongly express our endorsement Of
his fitness for the Office to whichihe will be elect
ed. That he will be chosen by large majority
there can be no doubt with nothing against
him that the Democratic party can urge as q
reason for his defeat, the possibility OF success
for the candidate Of that party is not to be
thought Of.
The Press, which opposed Hartranfts nomina-
ton, now declares it "a most inauspcious selec-
tion." OF the other nominees, it says Ulysses
Mercer is the nominee for Associate Judge of the
Supreme Court. He is an able, popular man,
and will make good run and be elected. Gen.
Harrison N. Allen, of Warren, who is the NOM
inee for Auditor General, was brave soldier,
and is a sound Republican.
The Germantown Chronicle Independent }
aays Hartranft il a very good man, and we
seem to us that he would make particularly
strong candidate.
The Harrisburg Telegraph, speaking of the
nomination, says: Among all the aspiiants for
that high honor-good men and true-his was
the name of greatest note, and upon him the
Convention rallied as the one man with whom,
as the leader of the party in the coming contest,
victory was certain.
The North american declares that Grant and
Hartranft embody the preferences and represent
| the interest of Pennsylvania Republicans. Both
have been tried and their selection is not ignor-
antly made. There will be work before the nom
nations are passed into elections; but it that viii
| be- and that the deliberations of the Convention
| will be fully ratified, we entertain no doubt,
| The Inquirer says Judge Mercur is most able
and accomplished lawyer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

The new style Of dressing the hair ia la Nils
son.
The peach season is six weeks behind time in
Georgia
The blue fox fur will be the fashionable fur
next Winter
A postal convention was concluded March &c,
between Russia and Italy.
The prettiest FIRE At this season Of the year is
wood fire in an open CRATE.
The weather-wise declare that we have had
our last snow storm of the season.
George Dietz, prominent German journalist
died in New York on Sunday night.
Small black foxes are now taking the place OF
the black and tan terriers as ladies' pets.
Embroidered sash ends are coming in fashion
again with hair-ribbon and neck-tie to match.
Some men of fasion wear overooatH this season
made Of light Summer cloth Of gTeenish hue
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
PhiIadoithln TO. irs.

Hacks not provided with numbered lamps
are seized by the police.
The lads and lasses are waiting for the ope-
ming of the public squares.
John Shugard cut his throat on the 9th
while laboring under temporary insanity, caused
by the small pox, and died Tuesday evening.
Robert Scott, colored man, who was shot
in the neck, April LIST, by white man named
Isaac Hall, died at the Hospital Monday night
The joint Committee of Councils on Schools
yesterday instructed their chairman to report to
Councils to-day ordinance for the creation OF
a loan of one million dollars for the erection oi
new school houses.
The joint Committee on Finance held q
meeting yesterday afternoon relative to the
State Arsenal. After considerable discussion
it was decided to approve the sale and accept
5000 as the city's share of the purchase mon
ey.
A special meeting of the Board of Healtl
was held yesterday morning, and the cOntrac
with the oity Sewage Utilization Company wal
annulled. The board has decided to have the
streets Immediately cleansed, and has adyer
tised for men, horses, and carts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
The Morocco Trade.

NEW FACTORY IN WEST WILMINGTON.
Tie morocco is one OF the principal interests
of Wilmington. 1t affords employment to hun.
dreds of our people, increases our wealth, and
materially enhances the prosperity of the city.
And great as is the number of factories now in
successful operation, the demand seems not yet
satisfied, nor is the business yet fully developed.
This morning. work was begun upon new
morocco factory to be located on Fourth street,
between Madison and Monroe, in the Western
part of the city. The projectors Of this enter
prise are Mr.. William Bsadenkopf, at present
with John G. Baker. and Mr.. John Taylor, OF
the firm of Maltrtz, Baird & Taylor. The for
mer has practical knowledge of the business,
while the latter has derived considerable experi-
ence from his connection with the firm above
mentioned. Thus fortified, the new firm will
open out with good prospects of success.
Their new factory will front ~ feet on Fourth
street, running back "a feet, with an l., 56x 20
feet, and the main building will be FIVE stories
high. The l. will be two stories. The building
will be substantially built of brick, and devoted
exclusivelyto the requirements of their business
The capacity of the factory will be about
twenty dozen skins per day. They have not yet
fully determined upon the branch of manufac-
ture which they will pursue.
Ierns 4 Webb are the builders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
PersonnI INTELLIGENCE.

Bonner, of the New York Ledger, has given
S5 900 towards D. McOoshs project for increas-
ing the salaries of professors in Princeton Col
lege.
Rev. Mr.. Hepworth's Sunday sermons in New
York are crowded no more, and the regular an
nouncement of ''standng room only" has been
dispensed with. The sensation is over
Mr.. Holyoake says that plots were charged to
Mazzini, just as all sorts of humorous things
are attributed to Sidney Smith, and all kinds Of
bright, keen, two-edged satires are ascribed to
Douglass Jerrold.
In one of Mr.. Broughams last speeches, his
upper teeth fell out, and there was an embarras-
sing silence until they were restored. when he
remarked that his teeth had given him good
deal of trouble ever since he cut them. That
restored the equilibrium.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
MORNING NEWS.
Political Intelligence.

The Florida Republican Convention met yes.
terday, but adjourned until to-day. without hav-
ing effected permanent organization.
The election in Jersey city on Tuesdayresulted
in the election of o'Neill, Democrat, for Mayor.
The Republicans have majorities in the Boards
of Aldermen, Education and Freeholders.
The Colored National Convention met at New
Orleans yesterday. Only forty-four delegates
were present. but more were expected TO arrive.
Lieutenant Governor Pnchbeck, of Louisiana,
was chosen temporary Chairman.
The Massachusetts, Republican Convention
met yesterday, and chose delegates to the Phila-
delphia Convention. Resolutions were adopted
advocating the recollection Of President Grant,
and recommending Senator Wilson for Vice
President.
The election at Albany on Tuesday resulted in
the choice of a Republican Recorder, and Re-
publican majority Of in Common Council and
in the Board of Supervisors. The Democrats
claim the election Of Thatcher, for Mayor by a
small majority, but the Republicans say that
Judson, their candidate was ''clearly elected."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
FnRli.h and AmerIcnn Women

An English traveller writes: II can assure you
that, having lived in different castles and ma
warehouses; of Great Britain, and been accustom-
ed to the industrious habits of duchesses and
countesses, ! was utterly astonished at the idle
ness of American nne ladies. No woman of
rank with the exception OF a few from the
Queen downward will remain one-half hour un-
employed, or sit in rocking chair unless BE-
riously i'll. They almost all copy the letters OF
business Of their husbands fathers or brothers,
attend minutely to the wants Of tue poor around
them, and even take part in their amusemonts,
and sympathize with their sorrows; visit and SUI
perintend the schools; see to their household
concerns, and with all these occupations, by
early hours, they keep up their acquaintance
with the literature and politics of the day, and
cultivate the accomplishments of music and
drawing, and often acquire besides some knowl-
edge of scientific pursuits" This traveller does
not say how much time he sDent in the ''castlei
and mAnor-bOuses' OF America to make him
self a competent judge OF the habits OF the great
majority of American women in their homes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Tobacco in Times Past.

An early mention is made of tobacco by M.
jacques Garther in 1884. Speaking OF the peo-
pie OF "Hochelaga, up the river of Canada, he
says: ''There groweth also certain kind OF
herbe whereof in summer they make great
provision for all thsere, making great account
Of it, and onely men use Of it, and first they
cause ii TO be dried in the sunne, then weare il
about their neckes wrapped in little beasts
skinne made like bagge, with hollow piece
of stone or wood like pipe, then when they
please they make pouder Of it, and then put
it in one of the ends of the said cornet or pipe,
and laying cole of fire upon it, at the other
end and sucke so long that they fill their bod
dies full of smoke, till that it commeth out of
their mouth and nostrils, even as out Of the
tonnel of chimney. They say thas this doth
keepe them warme and In health; they never goe
without some of this about them"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
suanunhnnna Canal Navigation.

The York (Pa.) True Democrat notes the canal
at Wrightsyie filed with water, the steamboat
busy ferrying boats over the river, active busi-
ness is resumed, and it is anticipated that very
large business will be done, especially In ship
ping coal, since the canal has become the pro-
perty Of the Philadelphia and Readi 6 Railroad,
who purchased it to obtain an outlet to their
coal, which is loaded into the boats from the
shoots at Columbia. These shoots are being
considerably enlarged, 10 accommodate the in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Crimen and OasunItIen.

The docks, at Albany, N. Y, are over-aowed by
freshet, and business is obstrcted.
The paper mills of Mullen, Parker 4 Co at
Carlisle, Pa, was burned yesterday morning, ,caus
ing loss of $45,000.
During thunder storm at Frankfort, KY, on
Tuesday, dwelling was struck by lightning and
a child killed, its mother being seriously injured
Several buildings in the vicinity of Boston were
struck by lightning on Tuesday night,
The Saddle Bridge, on the New Jersey Midland
Railroad, near Hackensack, gave way yesterday,
precipitating train into the river. John Dore-
mus, brakeman, was killed. The baggage mas
ter and conductor and about fifteen passengers
were injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
rhn CnlirornIn EnrthannI.sr.

Adyices from the earthquake centre in Cali
fornia, report a continuance of the shocks, seuen
thousand having occurred to date, without suf-
fcient force, however, to do damage, The
whole of Owen Valley is said TO have moved
southwark Ia feet" The great earthquake OF
the 26th ult. hurled immense rocks from the
mountains into the Yosemite Valley, crushing
large pine trees into splinters. 1t is reported
also, that the same shocks caused immense
waves to roll up the Gulf of California.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
1he rhcndore \ I,o,nu, ,oncert.

Standing upon the very highest plane of musi-
cal excellence, the great Concert Troupe, of
which Theodore Thomas is leader, commands a
degree of attention and respect given to artists of
the first class only. Their coming to Wilmington
is an event in our musical history, and their per-
formance in the new Opera House, this evening,
is an occasion of real and rare Importance We
wish them the full support they deserve.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
France.

DEc11NATIoN OF cAsIMER PERIER- R-coNTRADIoTIoN.
PARIS, April IL.
Casimer Perier has refused 20 accept the Office
of Minister of Finance
Gouard will continue acting as the Minister
Of Finance.
There is no truth in the report that NJ. Rouher
took three million francs to Napoleon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION.
2:3o p. Nj.
The tiassaehnsoits Convention.

RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING GRANT & WILSON.
BosToN, April II.
The resolutions of the Republican Convention,
at Worcester, end with the following:
ResolUed, That while we recommend STRONGLY
the denomination of Gen. Grant for the Presi-
dency, We urge the nomination of Henry Wilson
for the Vice Presidency, feeling that Massaohu-
setts has earned this distinction by long fidelity
to the Republican principles, in which Henry
Wilson has always been true to her honor and to
the best sentiments of the people.
This was adopted unanimously, with great en-
thusasm, and cheering.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
geaths.

years.
The relations and friends Of the family are re-
spectfully Invited to attend her funeral from her
late iesidence No. 2l0 West 10th Street, Satur-
day afternoon, April 18th, to leave the house at
O'clock. Services AZ O'clock,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

The Harrisburg Telegraph, of yesterday, says I:
I'VE have the most positive assurance that Col.
Mcclure will not go to Cincinnati either AZ a
delegate, or looker-on. Win brother Greeley
make note Of this ?"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

We are authorized to say that only 40 tickets
for the Masonic Hall banquet next week remain
unsol. The number is strictly limited. The
banquet will take place in the Auditorium, the
parqret floor being put down for the purpose,
after the ceremonies of the afternoon close.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Mexico

No DEMONSTRATION ON REYNoR-THE mo dRANDE
BLOCKADE.
MATAMoRAs, April H.
Communication with Reynor has been re-es-
tablished, showing that the Rovolutionists are
not approaching from that direction.
Palacious is not enforcing the blockade of the
Rio (frande
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
A,.ood pam,Iy Newspaper.

The weekly issue Of the DELAWARE TRIBUNE is
sent out, to all parts of the Peninsula, most OF
the counties ON the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
and to hundred other localities throughout the
United States, to-day 1t is a very good copy,
containing large amount of Miscellaneous and
Literary matter, as well as Local and General
News, Editorials, &C., &C. A letter received in
this mornings mail, from Clarion County, in
Western Pennsylvania, enclosed 50 for years
subscription, and says 81 am happy to remit
the amount required for your paper. like it
very much, and my family prize it highly. We
wish IT success and will do all for it we can"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

1t is quite probable that Others of our citizens,
besides those heretofore conIwctcd with the
Unitarian Society," will join in the movement to
induce Rev. Mr. Israel to return to this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

A vital Principe of Republican Government.
In he la,o-making body, all citizens, Of mature
age, sound mind, and ,a,taihted BY crime, must
be equally represented.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
The O'Uannor Trial.

TESTIMONY OF THE PRISONERS FATHER.
LONDON, April IL.
The O'Connor trial has commenced. His
father testified to his sens i'll health from an
injury to his head
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11

In 1886 the State valuation of real and person.
al property of Boston on which State tax was
levied was ssO,0O0,OOO, It is seven times as
much now,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
HEALDs' HYoEIAN HOME.
Cor. Van Buren, St. and shnllcross Ave,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
IgY PUsEy ! HEAP, 9;AIi2I n; = SpB PHYS.

PusEY I,J 5IY i HEAP, sA. "a n; y d. PHYSICIANS.
mar1e-1yof
This new, irst-class Institution for the Hygienic
Treatment Of Invallds-With0ut Medicines-has now
been in successful operation for fifteen months,
with patients from seventeen States and Territories
In the HYGIsNIc TREATMENT of the sick, we repu-
diate the entire system OF drug-Rivng as not only
utterly faacious but terribly destructive to health,
happiness and life. Medicines, such as are daily ad-
ministered to sick persons II given to those In Wig
orOus health, would inevitably make them Ill. Rea-
son, Nature. and trne Science must and do condemn
such a g. Healing ~ Art"
We rely solely upon natural means, which include
an appropriate combination Of Wholesome Food,
Pure Air, Various forms Of Tepid Hot and Cold
Baths 10 Pure, Soft Water, Swedish Movements for
the strengthening of feeble muscles the relief OF
congested organs, and equalization of the circula-
tion, Magnetism, Sun Baths, Abundant Sleep and
Rest, Outdoor Exercise, Proper Clothing, Recrea-
tion, etc.
DR.. M. H. HEALD gives especial attention to
ladies, as does DIR. p. HEAID to gentlemen.
Cases visited in Town or Country.
mar1aTq, ,Th& satfp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Reading RniIroad stock.

DEALINGS IN IT PROHIBITED BY THE STOCK Ex-
CHANGE.
New YORK, April IL.
The Reading r. r. stock has been stricken
from the rolls and dealings in it is prohibited by
the Stock Exchange.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Proposed 1renchery in renn.y vnnla.

The Baltimore SUMS Washington correspond
cut telegraphs the following:
THE intimations which have been thrown out
within day or two Of plan said to have been
agreed on by the Liberal Republicans Of Penn
syivania to secure political control in that State
have attracted considerable attention here, whore
it is conceded to be the most formidable step yet
proposed to prevent the re- election of President
Grant. Col Alexander Mcclure is to be nomi-
mated as the liberal candidate for Governor,
which nomination the leading Democrats of the
State agree to ratify. All of the Republican pa
pers of Philadelphia, with single exception,
stand ready to endorse this movement, it is said
II carried out it is admitted that an anti-Grani
victory can be won at the October State election,
and will be followed by one at the presidential
election in the succeeding month"
OF course that part of the above, referring
to the Philadelphia newspapers, is inaccurate
The other statements may be, Tor may not.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-11
Disaster mt Sen.

WRECK OF THE STEAMER DAcIAN.
HALIFAX, April IL.
The steamer Daoiail, from London, is total
wreck on the flint rocks. The passengers were
saved. Her cargo was valued at half million
dollars.