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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
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Robert O. Fraim, Esq, native Of Delaware,
bas for tbirty-seyen years been aresident Of
Wilmington and its immediate vicinity, Brandy
wine Hundred.
He received good English education and was
for several years suceeasful teacher universally
respected by his patrons and pupils. nj
He early tOOkR decided stand against Amer
ican Slavery believing II to be wrong in the sight
Of God and man. He never supported any party
that upheld human bondage.
Joining the Republican party at It's organiza-
ton, he has ever since openly avowed its princi-
pies and sometimes against the earnest protes-
tations OF some of his intimate friends. He
labored consistently and earnestly for the prin-
oples of that party through the years when it
was despised but honorable minority.
In 1856 he was nominated in opposition to the
Democratic candidate for Representative to the
State Legislature. The county was then hope
lessly democratic and the entire State was car
ried by that party.
In 1864 he was nominated by the Republican
party for State Senator. Governor Cannon sub
sequently rendered him the office Of Register Of
Wills for New Castle county, which he held for
five years, deporing himself as a citizen and
public officer in such manner as to gain the
confidence and esteem OF both political parties.
He pursued his legal studies, the usual time re-
quired by law, and was admitted to the New Cas-
tie county bar. -l
|. At the expiration OF his term Of office he be-
came General Agent for Delaware Of the Della
ware Mutual Life Insurance Company, and was
subsequently promoted to the Office Of General
Superintendent of all the agencies doing busi-
ness in the several States. .T. il
In compliance with the request Of large
number OF our prominent citizens, Mr., Fraim has
consented to become candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for the office of Mayor Of this
city. In this he has the unanimous support of
his friends and probably of a large majority of
our citizens.
This information was obtained from Mr., Fraim
and other gentlemen by
ONE OF HIS FRIENDS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
THE PENINSULA.


QUEEN ANNE boONAhs
colorod man was taken with tine small pox
in Centrevile, last week. The authorities at once
built hospital in the country and removed him
to it.
Geo Frazier assaulted " Sugar Jane with
cart whip and was fined 80 80 for the luxury.
The fare between Oentreville and Baltimore,
ria the Chester river steamers, has been reduced
to 81 so.
Governor WHITE has vetoed the bill which gave
Kent Island the privilege Of local option.
1t has been resolved to hold camp meeting
at Wye, this summer, aud it will commence Aug.
LIST.
g7 WORCESTER COUNTY.
Jas. Dixon, of Snow Hill has been appointed
Standard Bearer.
Jas. G. Msssick, Zadock p Henry and Alfred
d. Merrill have been elected Trustees OF the
Poor.
Since January LIST, "a marriage licenses have
been issued
Work has been resumed on the Worcester II.
R. but the company is still in need of funds
TALBOT COUNTY.
An old colored man named Jack Goldsborough
was found dead, with his throat cut, on the
lands of Capt. Hardcastle. He had taken his
own life.
Butter is scarcer in Easton than was ever
known at this season.
Corn planting will begin this week.
The cars are to commence running regularly
to Oxford on the first Of June, provided Ne rail-
road company can complete its arrangements to
finish paying the contractors for building the
road
The dwelling house of Mr. N. C. Fitzjerall, in
Chapel district, together with all his furniture
and the wearing apparel of himself and family
were consumed by fire on Thursday night Gov
cred by insurance.
At least 1OO, 900 strawberry plants are being
set out in the victnityof st. Michaels this spring.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17


The boot and shoe trade is increasing, large
orders coming in from various parts of the coun-
try.
There are an unusual number OF houses to
let, and rents must fall to keep pace with the
supply.
Congressman Creely will again be candi
date for the Second district, and Mr.. ONeil will
run against him.
-Marcers health is rapidly declining and it
is believed il he is not soon released from pri
son, he cannot possibly live long.
The Orthodox Friends are holding their
Yearly Meeting.
The Press is convinced that there are irreg-
ularities in the Water Department
One day last week, Hood, Bonbright & Co. D.,
sold Sl00, 900 worth of dry goods. They have
been advertising in the COMMERCIAL.
The Telegraph wants Congress to erect the
buildings for the Centennial Celebration.
The Post AYERS that - the true interests OF
temperance are unquestionably being damaged
by the injudcious actien OF its friends, "-speak-
ing General Option-ally.
"A true bill has been found against c. A
Dana for libeling VIVA. H. Kemble ex-TreasureI
of Pennsylvania.
1t does the Stars eyes good to see the street
cleaners at work once more.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

SPRING WORK COMMENCED REPORTS FROM vARI-
GUS QUARTERS.
The spring work with farmers is behind hand,
the season being at least two weeks later than
usual We collect the following information
from variety of sources in reference to the
prospects for crops, and progress OF operation.
In Somerset County, Md, the weather for
two weeks past has been very favorable for
agricultural purposes. The Princess Anne Her.
did, of the 17th, says Our farmers have finish
ed seeding oats others have planted out large
patches OF Strawberries and some have planted
their potatoes. All have been flushing for coru,
and we have heard of few that planted that
cereal last Friday and Saturday.
Opinions are beginning to change in regard to
the wheat crop in Chester county this season.
Fears had been entertained by many, owing to
the bad appearance of the wheat fields, that the
coming crop would be very light one. But in
the last few days. there has come a great
change, the fields have taken on a decidedly
verdant appearance, and the prospect is iatter-
ing for good crop.
The report as to Chester county is equally ap-
plicable to all Eastern Pennsylvania, In the
central and lower sections Of Montgomery coun-
ty, the wheat looks very we'll.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

1t is to cost $14, ,OOO, 900 to run the New York
city government this year.
The trial has commenced at New Haven, Con-
necticut, of Mrs. Lydia Sherman, who is charged
with poisoning three husbands and six children
The strike of the coal miners at Tuscarawas
Valley, Ohio, has ended, they having accepted
the offer of the proprietors of ninety cents per
ton.
Luther Strouss stenographer, was found
dead in his bed at Harrisburg yesterday morn
ing. 1t ia supposed he was sufocated by an es-
cape Of coal gas.
Tho Mississippi steamboat companies are
building several magnificent steamers; said to
rival the floating palaces Of Long Island Sound
and the Hudson river.
The Boston Transcript Fuggests that it would
be worth while for the Associated Press to pur-
chase of the Spanish Government the release OF
Dr. Houard, in order to save space for other
matters.
At New Haven, Conn, on Monday 18th inst,
two boys, aged thirteen, quarrelled while play
ing when one stabbed the other with a pocket
knife, inhicting wounds which, it is feared, will
| prove fatal.
At st. Louis, NO.. at a meeting on Change,
| $1,000 was promptly subscribed, on Monday, to
aid in the recovery of the bodies of the victims
Of tho Oceanus disaster An Expedition for the
! purpose started the same day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
Congress to AppOrtion Pennsylvania.

The Washington correspondent of the Boston
Advertiser telegraphs the following;
The Pennsylvania republicans in the House are
preparing bill for the apportonment OF their
State the act of the recent legislation for that
purpose having failed to become law through
the governors refusal to signit. They find the
constitutional authority for an apportionment Of
the State byCongress in the clause which provides
that, ''the times, places. and manner Of holding
elections for Senators and Representatives shall
be perscrbed in each State by the Legislature
thereof, but the Congress may at any time, by
law, make or alter such regulations, except as to
the place of choosing Senator'S" The legislation
desired by the Pennsy vanians bill has never
before been attempted by Congress, but they
have the opinion of some of the ablest lawyers
in the House-among them Judge Mercur, now
candidate for the supreme justceship of his
Sta.e-that the proposed action is clearly within
the scope of the constitutional authority of Con-
gress.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

To The Editor of ale Commercial
For some time past we have been attending
the lectures by Mrs. F. U. Hyzer, of Baltimore,
at the old Union church, who,we understand has
been engaged for the year. Mrs Hyzer is q
spirituast, but the subjects discussed partake
or the Scientific, Philosopkic, Theological Spirit
uastic, Woman's Rights, Rationalistic, Patriotic
and Historic generally to the satisfaction of the
audience who grace the lectures. We find by
attendance that the finest thinkers are there and
the severest critics take notes and offer ques-
tons, again and again, relative to the matter
considered. We have very often high opinions
given OF the speakers ability and intelligence.
She does not speak by inspiration as some others
claim to do, and as many think she DOES, We
cannot extol the speaker too highly, for rarer
amount OF ability does not exist IN this city, and
it is doubtful if it exists anywhere else. To a
lover of good reading, fine dction, and pure
elocution, nothing can be richer than the melo-
dious and poetical tones of the speaker. The
hall is very we'll filed ON almost all occasions the
instrumental and vocal music is Of high order,
and the wonder ID that with such entertainments
the Association are not obliged to rent the lar
gest building in the city TO hold all who desire
truth and the discussion OF a subjects.
The eats are free, and the public are cordially
invited to attend and criticise, if they see fit.
JUSTICE,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

ELECTION OF OFF1oERs.-At a regular annual
meeting OF the High Grand Lodge Of the An
cent Order Of Good Fellows, OF the State Of
Delaware, held last evening, the following Off
GERS were elected
H. Grand Master, George H. Bennett; H.
Deputy Grand Master, James Shillingford IL.
G. Chaplain, Lewis Bunker; H. G. Secretary,
W. M. johnson; H. G. Treasurer, John Fehren-
bach II. G. Warden, George Sellars; II G. j..
Warden, A. j. Thompson H. G. Tyler, Samuel
Sheppard; IL. G.. Jr. Tyler, John Patterson.
Representatives to the II. N. G. L., John Lin
coin, Samuel r. Cloud and w. NJ. Johnson.
Trustees, W. NJ. johnson, s. s. johnson and
John Lincoln. Janitor, John Lincoln.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
The somorset 8 worce.ter r. r.

ITS BONDS ENDORSED AND ITS EARLY COMPLETION
INSURED.
The Newtown Gazette, says: By vote Of 1873
to 45 the citizens Of this incorporated village,
on Thursday last, instructed the Town Commits
sioners to 'endorse" the Bonds Of the Worcester
and Somerset Railroad Company, to the amount
Of So, 900. This amount, small as it is, will en-
able the company to proceed more vigorously
with the work OF track laying, &c, and It is now
a settled fact that the road will be completed to
the river by the first of June.
This railroad ID an exteption of the Delaware
road on the main branch, to Cherrystone.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

The prospects are steadily growing more ia
yorable for the Peach-bottom link in our West
ern railway system. West OF the Susquehahna,
between Hanover Junction and Peach Bottom,
the stock subscriptions have reached s1s5,OOO
and the right of way has been granted over the
whole forty miles, with very few exceptions
The total cash for right Of way will not exceed
81 900 in the long line already released During
the past week the Treasurer OF the company, on
tile Eastern side ofthe river, has commenced to
take releases for right OF way, and has been
moderately successful.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

WAR HEws-MovEMENT OF TROOPS.

WAR UNEMPLOYMENT OF TROOPS.
MArAMoRAs, April II.
News from the Interior are favorable to the
Government, as the revolutionists are not ro-
ported in any large bodies throughout the coun-
try.
Reinfcrcements for Matamoras were expected
to reach the mouth Of the Rio Grande, last
night.
U. $. troops are occupying the crossings along
the river, to prevent cattle stealing. The revo-
lutonists are divided into small parties, piDaginS
villagers Their march on Matamoras has been
suspended on account of want of funds and pro-
visions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

A grand mass demonstration in support Of
President Grant, will DO held in New York this
evening The call for il includes all classes Of
citizens. and is not confined to Republicans.
Senator Wilson, being urgently pressed to 80,
will be one Of the speakers, and will reply to the
rec9nt misrepresentation Of Senator Trumbull.
In this moment of trial, no Republican leader is
more loved and trusted than Henry Wilson. His
figure looms up az one Of the gigantic captains
of the Old Guard, whom il is always safe to rally
arnund
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

WYOMING Town ELECTION. THE election OF
Town Commissioners, in Wyoming, Kent Co.,
took place on the 18th inst. There were two tick
cts, the division being question relating to To-
cal improvement, and n. H. Cross George
Crossmore, and Abel Harrison were elected. The
correspondent sending the information says all
OF these are in favor Of so locating the new de-
pot, and opening a road to 1t as to best accom-
modate Camden. ..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

The new gas made partly from coal and part
ly from naphtha, is becoming very popular.
dispatch from Clinton N. Y, says that Ham
ilton College has be closed until May I'd, on &C.
count of the small pox.
Ten Thousand dollars is a pretty good salary
for preaching, but there are fourteen olergymen
in New York city who receive it.
rain storm producing heavy freshets has
done great damage to the roads, bridges and
lumber throughout Nova Scotia.
The brigantine Mayaower, running between
Halifax and Boston, has been totally wrecked on
Seal Island. Her crew were saved.
The jail of Sussex county, New Jersey, has not
q single tenant, and the grand jury OF that eoun-
ty, which was recently in session, did not find a
single indictment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
GENERAL.
Personal Intelligence,

Minister schencks daughters are classed
among the most elegantly dressed ladies' in Lon
don.
''Nasby' is to lecture next season in opposi7
ton to the Woodruff theory Of marriage. His
title is Hannah Jane"
Mrs. Mary @. Rea is the first woman who has
madea preemption purchase Of 16O acres of the
public land in Montana.
Senator Davis Of Kentuckey has improved
somewhat In health since he went home, and
expects to return to Washington beforethe close
OF the season. .II.-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

The Chester County gentlemen, who, accord
ing to recent announcement, propose to 9 go
to Cincinnati are not influential Republicans
Ex-Congressman John Hickman, who appropri-
atey heads the squad, was once strong man
official place in the Legislature, to tho lower
branch OF which he was sent, in the hope that
he would take leading position. The expert
ment proved most unfortunate for the public
service and for himself and most humiliating to
those who procured his election. Moreover, Mr..
Hickman cannot be called a Republican, at all.
His private expressions, recently, have been in
strong antagonism to the Administration, and at
the last election, in West Chester, he voted the
Democratic ticket.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

COURT MARTIAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE SUR
RENDER OF METZ.
PARIS, April II,
The Court Martial at Versailles, yesterday, SEN
fenced ten Communists to death, and two others
to Imprisonment for life.
The Legislative Committee concluded its In
vestigation with regard to the surrender Of Metz
and made a report, which is kept secret.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

The Hoard of Trade Daily Meetings.
:. . Twenty business firms have already agreed to
join in holding a daily meeting on Change, at
the Board Of Trade Rooms, for business pur-
poses. Among them are some of the largest,
busiest, and most successful concerns in the
city, who are devoted to their business and have
no time to waste. They are convinced Of the
great value which the proposed meetings may be
made to have, to those joining in them, and to
the general interests of the city, and 30 desire
that the proposed arrangement whould have a
fair and earnest trial.
These meetings may be made very useful. II
the business men of the city can be sure of
meeting each other, at a certain, definite place
and hour, they can transact a great variety Of
Affairs there, and can eeonomize time and labor,
and save an immense amount of annoyance.
And from the commencement of this system
greater things will soon grow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

Meridian and Enterprise, Miss, and York,
Ala, were visited by an earthquake at half-past
two o'clock yesterday morning. The shock
moved from northeast to southwest, lasting half
minute. Plastering was cracked and glass
broken at Meridian, but no other damage is re-
ported
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

THE WALNUT STREET COMPANY.
The theatre-going public will be pleased to
learn that the whole company of the Walnut St.
Theatre, of Philadelphia, will perform two nights
next week. "wednesday and Thursday.) The
opening night, Dion Boucicault's brilliant com
edy of london Assurance will be given with the
same powerful cast of characters that made it
so great a success during the winter in Philadel-
phia The ladies' and gentlemen composing the
company are acknowledged to be fine artists, and
we take great pleasure in noting the fact.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

The colored people Of the District of Columbia
celebrated the anniversary Of their emancipation
yesterday by civic and military parade. In
passing the White House the procession was re-
viewed by the President and Cabinet officers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

good crop of wheat is the present promise, in
all this section Of the Union. by personal OBJ
servation, within few days, We are convinced
that the fields of wheat in Eastern Pennsylva-
mia, look very we'll, and our repelts from all
quarters Of Delaware and Eastern Maryland, are
favorable. Plenty Of wheat makes plenty of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
nina rihe nfImmirrn1ion.

During the quarter ending March 3lst, there
arrived at New York 28, ,203 immigrants OF whom
1884 were females. Great Britain and Ireland
sent II ,5O2, including 394S from Ireland; Ger
many, IL 479; France, 1886; and Italy 766
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

NtARPETS, MATTINGS, WIND iW-SHADES.
u V. Il. ARCHAMBAULT.
N. K cor. Eleventh and Market streets, will open
this morning from auction
English Tapestry Brussels Carpets, 81 81, $3.50.
Ali wool Ingram Carpets, 10, 81, 81, 81 IL,
Wool nlling Ingram Carpets, 81, 90, 81. 75c.
Wool Dutch Carpets for dning-rooms 81, &C.
All-WOol Entry and Stair Carpets, ~, 90, 81 75c.
Rag Hemp and List Carpets, 25, 81, 90, 62c.
White, Bull, and Green Shading, 25, Bl, SIC.
Gilt Bordered window Shades T5c. 81, S.2o
WHITE AND RED CHECK MATING.
800 rolls White Mating, all widths, 25 t. soc.
900 rolls Red Check Mating all widths, 81, TO soc.
CHEAP DRY GOODS.
Honeyeomb Bed Quilts, 81 25, 81 81, $i.6O'$2 So.
Auction lot Table Linen, 20, 81, 81, 90, so, 75c.
Wide hheeting aud pillow musins, l6, 70 2537 soc.
Remnants best Chintzes, lOc Remnants Muslin,
12kc.
Remnants best Calicoes, only 40c. pound.
Rich Lustre Black Aipacas, 81, 80, 81, 10, Sic.
N. e cor. Eleventh and Market Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April II.
Probabilities Barometer will fall from the
upper lakes to the Western Gulf, with Easterly
winds over the former to Southerly over the lat
ter, and increasing cloudiness over the Middle
gtafau
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

e-So-'b
Another good audience was present at the
Opera House, last evening, and Mr.. Owens again
gave great satisfaction, though the degree of
pleasure was probably less than on the previous
evening. Paul Pry is no better than Joshua
butterfly, as an artistic portraiture while the
characters in the after-piece fall immeasurably
below Solon Shingle and do not make up, by their
breadth whit they lack in depth.
To night Mr.. Ovens engagement closes. and
the bill is very attractive one. The character
Of DR.. Ouapod, in COlman's excellent comedy of
The Poor Genttandn, il accounted one of Mr.
Owens best parts.
MR.. HULFIsHs PERFORMANCE.
very delightful bill is to be presented on
Saturday evening, under the Wilmington Enter
tainment Associations auspic 3. MIR. Hulhsh,
who is represented AZ fine comedian, will play
that most amusing part Major DeBoots, in the
eyer-wecome comedy of EUerybOdys Friend,
and this will be followed by Too Les and laugh
able farce, The Little Rebel, in which Mics Lotte
Francis plays the leading character.
The Association which secures Mr.. Hulfsh
and his Company is the same to whom our citi-
zens are indebted for the rich dramatic treat
they had in the Appearance OF Mr.. Davenport
We hope they will meet with the encouragement
their enterprise deserves.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
atlarria1es.

REED-BURRIS.-In the M. (. Church, Middle :
town, on the 10th inst, by Rev. Vaughn Smith,
Mr.. Richard M. Reed, of Cecil county, Nd. and
Miss Sadie s. Burrs, OF New Castle county, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17

At Paterson, N. j., William McGlone has been
arraigned for the murder of his wife Rosa, whose
body was recently found in the Passaic river.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
$40, p. M.
Congress.


SENATE.
wAsHINeToS, April1Z.
Mr.. Scott introduced bill giving the Denver
& Rio Grand Railroad the right Of way
Mr.. Sawyer spoke in favor Of the bill providing
for the astronomical observation Of the transit
Of Venus.
HOUSE.
A Bill passed regulating the seizure Of boolu
and papers in the custom house cases.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
Weather probability increased cloudinoss.

What now in England The Government
has been outvoted, in the House Of Commons.
Will it resign
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
geatAs.

CAM BELL. - On Tuesday, April 18Th, Marion,
daughter OF Mary and DIR. John Campbell, U. s.
A., aged two years aud eight months.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
FIRST EDITION.
a:3O p. Nj.
England.
THE VOTE on LOCAL rAxATIoN

LONDON, April H.
The vote in the House Commons, last night,
on resolution relative to local taxation, result
cd in the defeat of the Government by one hun
dred majority.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-17
Commercial Reports.



PHILADELPHIA, April 18th.
Cotton dull 23e6024. Provisions dull Flour
lower superine S60G25 extras S6.75@7.
Wheat dull red S1S3@l. "a amber S1.9O (;
white 1902 10 rise 80. Corn unchanged yell
low 60 mixed 67@G8. White oats 55@56 (;
mixed 53@54. Whiskey 8s.