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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
The Contract Ordinance.


Several Of our city papers have noticed in Their
editorial columns within the last few days the
ordinance introduced by Mr.. Finegan, foreldulng
Councimen to be engaged in contracting Tor city
work. One demands that it be called up lrnhe-
diately another whose only stock IN trade -
sneers and inuendoes, gives it stab 10 the Dack
AZ each opportunity, and a third reminds mem
bers Of Council to be cautious how they pass an !
ordinance that was prompted only by motives OF
honesty and integrity, and one that conia hoy
POSSIBLY work harm, but would be an enectual
bar against peculation and fraud in our future
City Councils, in one direction at least. we pre-
sume that Mr.. Finegan knew best when TO
ming that ordinance up for final vote.
IN ordinance requires the vote OF majority
Of all tho members Of Council to secure Its pas
sage, 30 it would be almost sure defeat to prlne
1t up before two-thirds of the body, notwlth
,tandmg that majority present would be Il
favor Of it. Our City Conncil has not been tul
OF late, but as soon IS all the members are pres
ent that ordinance will be called up,a vote taken
and every member OF Council be called upon u
vote on it. We opine it will pass. The inyestlga
ton into the city affairs of our larger neighbor
II proof and a reminder that nothing shoul
DO left undone that will have tendency TO say
ns from the fate of Philadelphia or New forh
List therebe full attendance at the next meet
ing Of Council, and we venture the assertion
Will be called up and passed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Philadelphia Topics.
ico arrests, in February.

1902 police arrests, in February.
--176 permits for new buildings, last month.
Col. FOrney will stay till Mr.. Comfy comes.
Mayor stolley is sensitive to newspaper
criticism.
Days theatrical visit from New York to
Philadelphia, on the 22d, paid him about 5000
out of pocket.
In view Of the many cases Of wife beating,
the Local Optionsts should move for an anti
click her" law.
5 d. Walton. hat manufacturer, leaves an
estate of 100000. He makes humorous chari-
table bequests.
MIR. Stack, publisher OF the Orchestra, is to
be the recipient Of a complimentary concert.
May it net him Stack of greenbacks.
An allegation is made that there has been
s233,OOO thrown away by the water department
in purchasing pumps that do not begin to come
up to contract.
A lady inquired AZ bakery yesterday for
bran bread. They hadn't any. "Tm 80 sorry, "
said tho lady. 1.-The doctor ordered me to take
it for dyspepsia. But give me dozen of your
doughnuts !"
Mcclure will get the seat And then. how
about Lyndali CRep) who was counted ont, in
favor of Declert, year ago. and was refused by
the Democratic Senate auy opportunity to con-
test and prove the frauds perpetrated against
him
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Mis-, eIlaneou. Intelligence.

Horace Greeleys salary is $4,000 year.
Nebraska courtships average three hours and
half in length.
Mobile has hen with four legs-but only the
usual number of teeth.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Seth I. Comfy
as Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
An Albany harness maker has contracts for
making ITO sets Of harnesses for three circus
companies.
d, All the available colored recrnts haun h~".,
Detroit has begun to slay her dogs, and three
wagons are constantly employed in removing
the dead bodies.
The Senate OF Missouri has instructed its
Committee on Congressional Apportionment TO
give St. Louis three Representatives.
The Springfield Republican publishes birth
notices, from which it appears that children in
that vicinity are all born to their fathers.
The tai-the horns having been exhausted
of Mrs O'Learys COW now sells at twenty hve
cents per inch. There are several miles OF it left
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
The AIIlIinRton Fire.

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE ooNFLAdRATIoN.
gentleman direct from Millington, furnishes
the Baltimore Sun with some particulars Of the
great connagration there, additional to those
published yesterday
The fire broke out in frame building oppo-
site the principal hotel, and burnt that side OF
the street down to the town hall, which was
saved through the exertions OF the citizens, and
the further progress Of the flames stayed. At
least twenty buildings we're destroyed come Of
them the finest in the town. Mr.. w. II Vests
store, tho largest in the town, was entirely burnt
out, nothing being saved-fully insured in Phil
adelphia. The stores of Mr.. Green were also
destroy oil with their contents-no insurance.
All tile property destroyed that had insurance
was in Philadelphia Offices The scene is des-
cribed as having bsen frightfnl. Several sick
persons had to be carried out OF their houses on
settees in order to save their lives.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Roller Skating.

A PERMANENT ASSOCIATION FOR WILMINGTON.
Acknowledging the importance of even unsys-
tematizad ice skating, New York, Boston and
other cities, yearly expend large amounts to fur
nish skating to the masses. In addition to this'
sbstng associations and private parties have
erected large and expensive buildings, terileu
Skating Kinks, in most all large towns and cities;
The Hartford Roller Skating Association, oil
which Ex-Governor Hawley is President, has one
Of these fine buildings, erected at cost OF over
~, 900 and wherever skating has been proper
" introduced, it has met the approval OF the
educated and refined Glasses, and leading cltl-
leus holding high public offices do not hesitate
to be identified with its advancement.
As previously announced, series OF skathg
assemblies have been inaugurated AZ ST. MARY :
college. on Delaware Avenue, with view OF
interesting a sufficient number OF exemplary
citizens to establish a permanent skating asso-
ciation here. The present hall accommodation
may be all that il required for the first year OF
two and by iudicioua management, an aHsOcla-
ton may in that time, realize sutnclent IfoW
transient patronage, to warrant the erectl9h ol
suitable building, expressly adapted ior fkalnB
and thus the expense will be simply nominal tC
lhose who kindly assist in its Introduction anc
glyancement, and by their presence and lhilu
ence. give character, stability and usefulness tt
the assemblies. 1t is not proposed to rende
these assemblies Objectionable on account o
Il their frequency or expense but Whle On !
Il ced teachers and assistants can he had IL !
q deemed advisable to improve this opportunity
daily practice being desirable while so many ar
\ learning but after the first few months tw
or three assemblies per week may be all that
required. -.....-.
ii is therefore hoped that the leading citizen
will cooperate in establishing permanent sha i'
ing ASSOCIATION. as has been done in many otht
places thus furnishing a cheap as well as ~
exceptional place of resort for ladies', gentle
men and children, and one where young me
aud boys may pass their leisure hours IN II
society of ladies', teachers, employees al
friends, instead of at questionable places OF
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
leataa.

uOSKEN.-Iied In this city on the goth inst, Carrie
HosKen, in the 2aIh year Of her age.
The relatives and fr ends OF the family are re-
apectfuy invited to attend her funeral to leave the
residence OF her husband, 1922 W. Front street. on
Sunday afternoon at o'clock services AZ OclocA'
LEIBRANDT. On the morning OF the 2I.h OF M zen,
last nj CHERRY Hil Cecil County, Md, Mrs. Mary
ELIZABETH Ieibrandt, wife of John A. Leiorandt,
daught OF Robert aud Elizabeth Ross OF Cherry
HILL and daughter-in-law VI VIM q. Lelbrandt, oil
this city, aged 20 years, months and l8 days
Her reuidins were inferred in the grave Yard OF
NJ Church at Cherry Hill on the afternoon OF tnt
ssh. attended by a large number of relatives and
friends.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
DOMESTIC NEWS.
THE PENINSULA.
wICoAuCo COUNTY.

WINUNIUO UOUNTY.
Jno. Williams, prominent citizen Of Wicomi-
CO, died on the 25th ult.
A four year old daughter OF JnO. W. Bradley
was burned 30 badly recently, that it died.
The publisher of the Bachelor increased his
family last week, and decreased the size of his
paper. It's girl.
TALBOT COUNTY.
Alex. Lednum has been appointed constable
for chapel district.
Isaac Chase was shot while walking along the
street Of Easton one night recently.
Gen. Tench Tilghman has been elected mem
ber Of the society Of the Cincinnati on the paIt
of Maryland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
AtlarriaNes.

WAKFFIELD-LINDALI.- on the 26th inst, at
the residence of the brides par -nts, by Rev. Mr.
RittenhOuse, Mr. Hudson Wakefield to Miss Eliza
Lindall, both OF New Castle Co., Del.
WATERS WEBSTER - At the house of the
brides mother No. 400 Lombard street, on the
ooh of February by Rev. Oh ,res Hill, MIR John
r. Waters to Miss Anna b. Webster, both OF VIII
mingtOn.
LAWs-ELLISON.-On Thursday even ng, February
29th 1879 at the PASTORS residence, GA Race ST.,
Philadelphia, by the Rev. e W, Hutter, D. D.,
Alexander T. Laws, Jr Esq Of Newark, Del Ia
Miss Anne ia Cecilia ailisOn, Of chesapeake City,
Mo- daughter, Of p. Ellison, q
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Now Jersey RnIIronds.

NARROW GAUGE FROM CAMDEN TO THE SEA.
Application has been made to the New Jersey
Legislature, now in session at Trenton. for
charter for a narrow guage railroad from Cam
den to the sea. 1t will run midway between the
Camden and Atlantic and the West Jersey Rail-
road, running through fine agricultural region,
and accommodating large population. 1t will
Landing. Blackwoodtown, Turnersvle Cross
Keys. WilliamstOwn. Buena Vista East Vineland
and direct to tho Ocean at or near Beasley's
Point
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Now Danrcr. for Nice Young Men.

One OF the most reliable fashion importers Of
this city says that ladies' dresses for spring wear
ara made np with an Alexis polOnase, the waist
of which contains a steel trap concealed by a
masqued panier. When young gentleman calls
who Is considered catch and accidentally, or
otherwise, places his arm around the wearer 4
waist he hears ''click" and finds his arm caught.
A brother and lamp en- ters, and it is neck OIL
nothing with the victim CLeUeldnd Leader
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
SECOND EDITION.
3.3O, r. Nj.
England.

RoYAILsr VIOLENCE AT A REPUBLICAN MEETING.
LONDON, March g.
Republican meeting in Kings on, Surrey, last
night, was broken up by royalists who aseaulted Il
the building and broke the windows. Mr.. Odger,
member of Parliament, was addressing the meet
ing, AMI was compelled to take flight
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
The peInware TIlbune-FrIendly NOIic


Last Thursdays Tribune contained full re-
poTt of the proceedings of the Wilmington Con
Ference also the usual Philadelphia letter, which
is very interesting, and great variety Of miace
laneous reading matter. The Tribune ID one OF
lie best papers published on the Peninsula.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
The Storm.

EIGHT INCHES OF SNOW AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Mar, 2nd.
The snow here is over eight inches deep, and
continues falling. The snow is now prevailing
from Virginia to New Jersey with high North
easterly winds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Nilsson,s Fortune.

A friend of Missions says; She has made
,,rl,,ceIy fortune with her voice, and will return
ta Tnrope with half million, the greater por-
tion of which She has made in this country. 1t
.a,ot be said of her as of Others that she car
,ied il ali away, for she has proved her admira-
ton Of the United States oy nrots here
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR
LOAN.

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, in so short time, have taken 30 high
investors as nave the First MprfSaSe Ronds of ths
Northern Pac ic Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty dOld Loan OF this Great corporation is
already a solid and gratifying success, and the
present daily sales are
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE.
[From the N. Y. World.l
The most prominent feature in financial affairs at
the present time is the increasing demand for first
class railway bonds. both here and in Europe The
large surplus of money seeking Investments nOw-
ing steadily Into American railr1a bonds, which
are attracting shrewd and cons fvatve capitalists
and investors to an unprecedented extent. During
the month some important negotiations have been
cOnsunmated in Europe, and the bankers market
widespread demand. Many depostors in savings
banks are removing their funds, aud are investing
IN the new railroad bonds now Offering on the mar
ket.
lFrom the New York Trbune.l
"Millions Of the 500 bonds have been exchanged
for those of apparent equal ssundness, but which
bear more tempting rate OF interest. included IN
thu Sc bonds are those Of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way Company, offered by MessTs Jay Cooke Co.,
at par iii currency and which bear a gold interest
at seven and three-tenths per cent. per annum.
They are tIst and only mortgage upon one OF the
greatest-if not the artatest-lailNay enterprises
tile world has ever seen
Speaking Of the r, turning abundance of loabab,e
capital. the financial edltr VI TIE Iiiine Also I'll
Norhern Pacific belongs We's lna'e1a'iy u"'ahoe"
in pricew -
TFrom the N. Y. independently
"As an investment security we Know OF none OF
whatever Character, equal 10 the N.rthern Paelnc
I.gOs They combine the two great requisltes sate-
In and profit the iavur Ia which tnese pouus art
Iad bv investors is Incl a5-d by the large sales,
which, thus iar duIirg JAinfg, nave peeh NJ |ie
rate OF two mhOns Ger month ,.-, -
tt1hr tnouiry lur bOHd4 ~ those who intend pnr-
chasing Lands gives assurance nt large settlements
unon tie lauds during the next season Ihe Con-
Dany lands ia MINI sJ;a ave now ready LOT sne, n,
luI those on the IN terminus sfh WIN oe. 1he
| Company are ptepurr ~ permit parties 70 take ~
land at any pniLg aOa= he bhr ~ the 7, Au W ve
| ] 4bseqlrntA q pra-t - ia'4 leI. ny leCs 70
| conceded that he 81 90 luai Su' bilu tne roau'
We RECENTLY saw an ~ itl r+pur o. al eugiheel,
atatinr that IRON H. tafnt =. va'ir' Or tle heu
Riv.r of the Nnftll thr 'nt hll OF tte ItoChy
| Mountains there was hA sl-'2l7 strlp OF pour
| l2nu the whole distalc" ~ ~. l., ,u,,,,s,,,o
"The future Of this great Ht''p &c II prOnilslilH
i'm tile extreme, and IN" hunnS vi NJ Colntany hs
"a sure ne the ougrt,0o 0t The hnst government Oh
| earth. ...,, q, al, ha,,,no ., vest
| ,nents to ntge as EMlNENrLY SAFE AND DE
| Mans narnrhlcta end full Information viii be FUR
nished en- application to
JOHN McLEAS ~ son,
Bankers, and Dealers in o. s., State and City
Securities,
No 6o2 Market Street
a,c,e.snd!sw wilmington. Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Panic in a school.
cHlLDREN LEAP FROM THE WINDOWS.

CHILDREN LEAP FROM THE WINDOWS.
NEWARK, N. J.. March 2.
A panic occurred in public school in this city,
yesterday, caused by the escape of steam in the
heaters. The children became stricken with
fear, and several leaped from the windows. One
little girl was seriously injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

A gentleman who came from Cambridge, Md,
On Thursday, reported six inches Of snow there,
then. Cambridge is about 75 miles South of the
latitude of this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

The latest military arrival-General Snow.
Ills Hanks extend from Virginia to New Jersey.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

March means mischief. But then it will go
ont like a lamb, to compensate us for this leo
nine buster.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
The Pope.

HE is GOING TO TRENT, IN TYRoL.
ROME, March 2.
1t is believed that the Pope designs leaving
the city soon. The archives Of the Vatican are
being packed for removal. He designs to go t.
the city of Trent, in Tyrol.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
NEIcHBoRINo COUNTIES.

Bel Air is not incorporated.
The Hayre de Grace harbor il clear of ice
West Chester has been luxuriating on shad.
The small pox is rapidly, abating in South
Chester.
The census enumeration of Delaware Co.
cost 81, ,4j3
The juveniles of Phoenixsie are forming a
military company.
The body of dead infant was found in Dar-
by creek, on Saturday.
--Hy. Collins aged II, was found dead in his
bed, at Chester on Wednesday,
Rev. E. Finney has been elected to the pas
torato of the Presbyterian church at Bel Air.
Madison village. Chester county, on the
Schnyikill, opposite Pottstown, wants to be
borough.
The Indepmdem PhGnir has just got out a
ten pound edition. Now for an extra supply of
small caps.
Two colored mon in Camden, N j., have
been appointed Commissioners TO acknowledge
and prove deeds.
"A committee of Delaware Countians, ap-
pointed for the purpose recommend the estab-
lishment Of graded schools.
-" Buffalo Bill is going to participate in a
fox hunt before he takes his departure, which
will be sometime next week.
About dozen of the Havre de Grace liquor
sellers were indicted at the late term of court
for selling whiskey on Sunday.
Sixty thousand dollars has been subscribed
on the east side Of the river to the stock Of the
Peach Bottom Road, and survey will now be
made.
"A COW belonging to Mr.. Edwin D. John. of
North Coventry township, Chester county, gave
birth to calf fow days since, which weighed
112 pounds.
The Directors of South Chester have closed
the schools of that Borough for two weeks in
consequence of tho prevalence of small pox in
that locality.
Vain young men who dye their mustaehes
will learn with sorrow that Theo Minshall. of
Chester, was terribly poisoned by the dropping
of a small portion on his lip. Beware.
-J0shua w. Hartman. of West Whiteland
Chester county, began with sixteen hens in 1871
and during tho year realized from them S137 d5,
and had sixteen pairs of fowls to begin this
years work with.
The third trial OF Josiah Ward at Camden,
N. j., for the murder of John Wadey, at Glou-
cester City about two years ago, terminated on
Thursday by verdict of acquttal under tho
directions of the court. The Jnry stood eleven
for conviction and one for acquittal.
The house of Patrick Welch, near Scranton
was destroyed by FIRE, Yesterday, and his two
children persisted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
X N OK
Fruit Farm and Nurseries.
FRUITS, FLOWERS AND SEEDS.

0UR CATALOGUE of Small Fruits, containing
much valuable information on Small Fruit cul-
ture and two CoLoRED CmROMOs. with Price List
sent for 10 cents.
OUR CATALOGUE of Vegetable and Flower
Seeds, containing instructions for cultivation
sent on receipt OF stamp.
OUR CATALOGUES of Roses Shrubs, Everareens,
Ornamental, Elowering Bedding and Green-
house Plants, containing desCripu ns OF many
new and rare Plants, sent on receipt OF stamp.
one each of the above catalogues which, COM
bined, contain over 100 pages, sent FOR 10 cents.
we offer great inducements to purchasers,
and by our liberal offers " by mall" place our estab-
lishment at every mans door.
X. Gu MINING 81 CO.,
Succ essors to j. Knox,
Pittsburgh Pa
Seed Store, 90 smithleld St. febe-3md&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
nnngeronn Ferry-BonIs.

The Secretary of the Treasury, on the com
pliirt of certain parties in New York, has order
Astoria to discontinue running while the piesent
insecure hulls are kept on the line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Mar 2.
Probabilities Brisk and high northeasierly
Winds from Hatteras to Cape Cod. Area of snow
extend over Southern New England States fol-
lowed by rising barometer and clearing weather
during tonight. Cautionary signals ordered for
Cape May and New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
Commercial Reports .
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS..

PHILADELPHIA, March 2.
Cotton dull unchanged. Pork s14K prime
81 60@1.62 amber s1.G101 65 /; white S175@
1.93. Rye S9c. Yellow corn G5066 mixed 66c.
White oats 55 mixed sic. Half million pounds
of carpet woods sold for full prices. Whiskey
Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

The snow at Washington, at noon, was over
eight inches deep, and continued falling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

Easter approaches and eggs are on the rise,
Monday, March 4th, is pensioners quarterly
pay day.
To-day may very appropriately be. termed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

The Secretary of the Treasury called in ", ,60O,'
oO0 of the Three Per Cents. yesterday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

WNNTERPRISE COAL-Persons VINO arc tlred Of
W irving TO burn slate and dirt, should go 10
FOiIT. West ana Water streets, and buy the EN-
TERPRIsE COAL, and get clear OF botn. Try 1t;
you will want no other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

CtEO W, BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
n at the lowest market price, KOh-l-nOOr Lehigh
and Mount Carmel Coal. These Goals are OF the
unrest and hest qualities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
DAjED GpsHtttertiaf.
JENKINS q ATKINSON

wILNIER .Publi.hsr.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

The house of Patrick Welch, near Scranton,
was destroyed by fire, Yesterday and Ills two
children persisted.
AT Pottsville, yesterday, Isaac Hammell, EN-
manuel Ackenbach and Wm. KrOuse arrested
on suspicion of having murdered Daniel Kramer,
we're released. while Joseph Brown was commit
ted for sale at the April term. Mrs. Kramer
still lives, and has recovered consciousness, but
her condition is critical.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
VXILD TEA FOR SALE BY
Astral OIL-Try It and buy it OF

w i"D MclNALI.
Astral oIL-Try it and buy it of .,
ASTRAL OIL is cold in large or small
quantities, by MolNALL'
ASTRAL OIl.-Sold by the quart, or only
one gallon cans, by MClNALL-
40 tItY tIs + furhished y''''''1 by MolNALL.
nr"mrt shipmenthy MclNALL
A'i VA VIZ '''''''''' McINALL.
A' smoke, McINALL.
ASTRAL 0II-some dealers are selling
inferior oil for Asst al; Beware. MClNALL
over, we that is, those tha ore 6oughtat McINALL
ASTR All. OII4-If IL Il res not prove salls-
tory, money returned by MclNAl H.
40 this htsG oil Twas was sold last year by McINALL
40 II do, down to reasonabie price. McINALL
40 vantage ,sah to buy Of McINALL.
circular describing it. MClNALL.
TO THE PUEBLO;
Those persons who desire rare artices-eithel
| chemicals or patent medicines, and seldom called
f.r iu this market, will he pleased 20 learn that ms
undersigned will procure for them any article IN tnt
| New YORK Philadephia or Bait more markets. Ht
/ is in daily correspondence with all the leadlnl
houses IN these great marts: and he has superior
facilities for purchasing direct from nrsl hahds, 81
| the lowest cash price.
EDWARD NIcINALL, Jr.,
Apothecnry,
Second AMI Market Sts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02
PHILADELPHIA.
OUR sATURDAY LETTER.

The Custom House---0ur New Collector--Bad
Water and an Imperfect Apology for it-Petty
School Expenses-Ths Koecker Divorce Case
The Menagerie Excitement and Frankford's
Perplexing Predicament- The Proposed Blockade
ofMarket street-sharp Practice Of the "Union"
Passenger Railroads.&c..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-02

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, in so short time, have taken 30 high
a stand or become so widely popular with prudent
investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds Of the
Northern Paci ic Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty dOd Loan OF this Great corporation is
present daily sales are