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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
WILMINGTON, DEL
Friday Afternoon, Feb. as.
INpIANA,s INSTRUCTIONS.

The Republican Convention of Indiana, yes
terday, unanimously instructed its delegates to
vote, not only for the denomination of Presi-
dent Grant, but also for Mr.. Colfax. This is
the first State which, has asked that the latter be
again the candidate, and as it is his own home,
it could hardly do less. There have been head
ings in some of the newspapers, and even some
positive statements, conveying the idea that the
endorsements Of the conventions lately held have
included both Grant and Colfax, but this is not
so, The Vice Presidency is an open question, and
there will be half dozen names before the Con
yention. An able and trustedlea should be cho-
sen from the Atlantic States, for the position,
and il there is any unanimity in presenting a
name whether it be that Of Senator Wilson, OF
some other,-he can easily be nominated.
We have no opposition to Mr.. Colfax, out he
is far less strong, now, than four years ago, and
as he so much desires to retire to private life, at
there are other men deserving the Vice Presi
dsncy, and as the Interior States have had sc
many honors, we urge that change can very
safely be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

INTERESTING LECTURE BY JOSEPH HARRISON

NIEREsrINa LECTURE BY JOSEPH HARRISON, W.,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
In Philadelphls, on Wednesday evening,
Joseph Harrison, Jr.. Esq one of the million
aires Of the Quaker City, (who made his great
fortune by building railroads in Russia, deliver.
ed 3 very interesting lecture on the history OF
the locomotive, and Philadelphia share in It's
early improvement. He began by saying that
he saw before him a venerable citizen OF Phila-
delphia, who had made an early movement IN
the history OF railroad travelling in this country,
in the construction of the New Castle and
Fronchtown Railroad, in the State OF Delaware,
in 1880 and 1881. His appearance reminded the
lecturer Of fact which he deemed worthy OF
mention. The road was partly under construc-
ton when the frost came, aud the ground be
came 80 much frozen that that gentleman had
cords OF wood piled along the proposed track
and then set on fire in order to thaw the Garth
so that the work might progress, and certain
amount Of it be finished in given time. The
gentleman to whom alluson was made was Mr..
William D. Lewis. This was the first road built
in the United States.
Mr.. Harrison remarked there was a class Of
persons who never looked over or examined the
history Of the past /; their lives seemed to be
conferred on the single word nor He was not
of this class He had gone over pages of his
tory in searching out the rise and progress of
the locomotive. He thought that Philadelphia
could lay claim to the precedent in the attempt
at least to introduce steam carriages to traverse
the land. As early as 1856 Oliver Evans, OF this
city, eonceiv d the idea of Improvement in the
machinery of flour mills, and also wanted the
Legislature to grant an exclusive right to him
to construct steam carriagee White the former
was admitted, yet the latter proposition was
considered as evidence of insanity. Mr. Evans
persisted in his efforts. and his friends Thought
him insane. He went to Maryland, however, and
that State granted him the right asked for.
The lecturer now traced the difficulties which
INSTRUCTED the pathway of Mr.. Evans, until at
last, he partly succeeded, in the year 1904, in
making a carriage which he called the amphibi-
GUS digger. The board of health permitted him
to take the machine to the Schuyikill aud thence
to the Delaware over the uneven roadway. This
success was only partial, and the question of
| steam carriages was not considered settled. Mr.
Evans, however at that time made use of these
prophetic words, that steam carriage would be
made by which person would start from Wash
ington in the morning, take his breakfast in
Baltimore, his dinner in Philadelphia. and his
supper in New York the same day. Maryland
was the first State in which rails were laid.
| Oliver Evans was the man who introduced high
pressure lteam engines. He died in 1919, and
the steam carriage project died with him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
tFrom our Late Edition of Yestorday.i



In the case OF the Jackson 4 Sharp Co., Us. the
p. W. B.RR.Co., an appeal from the decision
was entered, by counsel for the complainants,
this morning. This will postpone a final result
in the case, for some months longer.
In the bill of Equity, Mr. George Grey, Ad-
ministrator of Richard Thomas, decd, Us. Danl
Cosbit, el. al the decision of the Court was
reserved.
Milford wants the Ship Canal to begin on the
Mspillion.
Around Morton only the peach buds on the
lower limbs Of the trees are injured.
Dover wants new post office. but it wants the
Government to built 1t. Rumor saith that SEN
ator Salisbury has secured an appropriation fol
the purpose.
Mrs. Rahama Buck, Of Smyrna, completed he
Dist year on Tuesday and her friends got up
Notification in honor of the event.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Gentlemen's scarf rings seem to be coming in
70 lasmon again Ono of the prettiest il collar
stud and ring for scarf combined Yachting and
sporting devices will be much used For gem
tlemen's chains innumerable designs are being
manufactured for the spring trade Sometime
new is double chain, to be attached in the mid
die to the Maistcoat button
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Every hour cough or cold is neglected is so much
injury TO the lungs. HASSoN'S COMPOUND SYR-
UP OF TAR never fails in curing the worst cases
OF coughs colds hoarseness sore throat Group asth
ma, whOopng cough, &c. Every sufferer should not
neglect to buy it.. For sale at all the Drug Stores
None genuine without the signature of RUSSELL d
LANDlSi Proprietors, on eursde wrapper OF each
bottle. ian6-sm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
THE REPUBLICANS COMPACT AND WELL DISCIPLINED.
from the N. Y Herald
THE oAR-HooK MURDERER.



No wonder that thieves and murderers hold
criminal law in light regard, when they see such
men as Foster, the car-hook ruffian, tying IN all
the courts with the finest and incest bubbles.
Here is man convicted of brutal and unpro-
Hoked murder; none question his guilt; there
are no extenuating circumstances in the case;
yet, for nearly ten months he has managed to
escape his just deserts and has been able TO i'm
port at least one judge outside this jurisdiction,
III order to stay all summary proceedings.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

II. d. Hubbard, the Connecticut Democratic
nominee for Governor is Of a rather nnsafisfac.
tory style OF candidate. He writes letter of ac-
ceptance, but says he did not solicit election
He is just the manner of man to accept his
inevitable defeat with philosophical composure
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
SretMI alotites.


For the Inhalation Of atomized fluids ia the treat
ment of chronic diseases OF the throat air passages
and lungs Being self-acting they produce an even
and continuous dow Of spray without incOnyen-
ence or labor. During the past two or three years
we have supplied several dozen of these Atomzers
and in most cases with very satisfactory results.
E. BRlNGHURST Il CO.,
ApOthecaries,
corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

In speech at New York last night, Vice Presi-
dent Colfax, referring to the Alabama claims,
said that England was bound by the Treaty of
Washington and the decision of the Arbitrators,
and would havo to pay tho debt in full"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
LEA & PERKINS, SAUCE.

Pronounced by Connolsseurs 1.-THE ONLY
iOOD SAUCE II improves appetite and diges-
Ion, and IL is unrYaled for its flavor.
We are directed by Messrs. LEA Il PERKINS to
all parties making or vending cOunterfeits
JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS, Agents,
decl4-eod-sm New York
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

The PeninS,tldr Nelos and Advertiser claims
that it is now printing the first daily newspaper
ever issued from any country town on the PENN
sula. In this it is mistaken. year OR 30 ago,
theSeaford Record undertook such an enterprise,
but after the issue OF few numbers, it expired.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
XIII Every one of Those
A Charming Illustration

Of the refined and cultivated tastes Of modern socle
" ls evinced by the high appreciation and decided
preference over all others, for that exquistefy deli
cate yet enduring perfume, "DEW D'ANDESr
sold oy W. L. ALRlCHS,
I0T Market street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Oliver Evans, referred to in Mr.. Harrison's
paper on the locomotive, was, we believe, a
Delawarean, by birth, and one of the earliest
projectors Of the steam boat as well as the steam
wagon. Do some of our readers know about him /?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

The NJ. Z. Conference held an afternoon SEES
cion, yesterday, in behalf Of the proposed Boys
Academy. Our correspondent reports it, else
where
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Tho total assets of the Methodist book con.
Germ Of New York city are 81, $3.50, 315 so and its
liabilities S735 1888. The gross earnings in
1871 were 9a.092G2
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Congress was not in session yesterday, having
adjourned in honor of Washington's birthday
for the first time in several years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Great discovery, and just what is needed The
cheapest and the best; only 50 cents per bottle
stores the hair to its original color, hOut nuring
the roots; makes the hair soft and silky ire sy aud
elegant; sold at FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West Wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

The Income Tax is to be allowed to continue,
this year. The Free Trade members Of the
Ways and Means Committee oppose its repeal
for fear that would compel the retention of pro
tsctive duties on imported goods, in order to
supply the loss of revenue. Three out of the
four Democratic members of the Committee
voted against repeal, and three out of the five
Republican members voted for it,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
Steamboat Einrs.
4 NCITOR LINR srEAlIRRs

4 NtIIOR LINZ STEAMERS
Sal, eue-y Rednesdcy, and Saturday, to and from
NEW YORK AND GLASGOW,
Calilng atLondonderry TO land Mails and Passengers
The STEAMERS Of this favorite line are built ex-
pressh tnr the Atlantic Passenger Trade and fitted
up IN every respect with all the modern improve
menis calculated 10 insure the safety, comfort and
conveniunce OF passengers.
Pa SAGE RATES, PAYABLE IN CURRENCY,
10 GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL LONDONDERRY,
FIRST CABIN. s6b and slo, according to location.
accommodations.
UNDERGRADUATE, sss sTEEItAGE. SOS.
Parties sending for their friends in the Old Coun-
ry can purchase tickets at reduced rates. For fur
her particulars apply TO HENDERSON BROTHERS,
Bowling Green, N Y, or TO s. r BELTS,
lanii-iy b1o Market St, Wilmington, Del.
VfOR LIVERPOOL and QUEENS 1,&SeA
Il ToWN-INMAE LINE or ROYAL MAIL A2liAG
S1EanEps are appointed to sail as follows:
CITY OF LONDON, SATURDAY, Feb. cath, at 2, p.
CRY OF MONTREAL, SATURDAY, March I'd, at
tITY OF BROOKLYN, SATURDAY, March 9th, at
CRY OF PARIS SATURDAY, March le'h, at 10, Al
And sscA succeeding Saturday and ghuradav, ron
Per 4b, North RivsT, Nep Yorh
RATKs OF PASSAGE.
Payable in Gold. Payable in Currency.
rlhlA NAblNsss.s go Slhhhadh s-sssss'ss sFop
to Paris. 30 to Paris. IS
Passengers also rortSardsd 10 Anttogp Ho,t riSnl,
StDeieh Norlcdy Denmark, 30, at rett,osd rates
ISokets from Liverpool Queenstown Tiasqow, or
Londonderry edH be bought ii mod.ral ratts ~ taS-
ties Btshfng 10 send for their friends.
pfdhA fir 81 and upiDdrd at current rate, payable
IN any , trt Of Great britain and reldnd.
Pa further Information apply al hs coHpdnys
oDoNNEIL 4 FAULK, Sole AGENTS,
402 Chestnut street. l'hiladelphh-
Or 70 n R. ROBINSON d CO., Agents, Fourth and
narEef streets, Wilmington. my11,ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

DE FhEo1uENI AMI COLONEL FUNNEL
Col. Foney was honored, last evening in no
ordinary degree, by the presence, at his party
commemorative Of the patriotic Anniversary, of
the President Of the United States, who came
specially from Washington to attend This mark
of the Presidents continued confidence and es-
teem is gratifying, of course, to the gentleman
particularly honored, but it also must be pleas
ing to the many independent and ardent Repub-
licans of Philadelphia, who now recognize in
Colonel Forney an honorable, able, and repre-
sentative leader. To them as we'll as to the host
Of the evening, President Grant paid high,
though deserved, compliment, and Philadelphia
may be proud of the appreciation shown her.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
THE NEW YORK PRESS.
Kdi,orirI Extracts From the Great DailIc..


From the N. Y. Tlmesl
Ten days since, Mr.. Sumner presented apaper
to the Senate, which he took pains to say was in
ms own handwriting, containing among other
things, the scandalous declaration that the
good name of the American GorernneIt seems
to be seriously compromised" On this text he
made a long, bitter, offensive speech. This was
followed up from day to day by himself and Mr.
Schurz. Yesterday Mr.. Sumner proposed to
withdraw the paper from consideration by the
Senate. II he believed its statement, why should
he withdraw it ? If he did not believe il when
he presented it, why did he present it ? II he
believed it then, and has since come to dsbelieve
1t, how much sense or patriotism did he show in
introducing il t.?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
Channels skins! chamoIs skins l

A choice and nne selection just received direct
Importation Now is the time to buy them cheap
carefully selected for family USE to clean silver and
glass ware, without scratching; come along soon.
Also, full and fresh stock Of ali kinds Of drugs and
medicines toilet and fancy articles, always on hand
cheap, at FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Farnham's French Tooth Lozen-
gers.
novel and convenient dentrfrice particularly
adapted for persons travelling For sale Dy
SMITH Il PAINTER, Druggists
Seventh and Market atrpnta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
financial.

EIRsr NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
Depos Tory Of tn. Ptt5Li, T0fIies,
FINANCl IL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
EDWARD DETrS, PREsIpENT,
GEO. d. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER.
Puid Up Capital. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S3OO,OOO
rH-Phlladelphia and New York Excnnnge fur
nished to regular deposltors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays at 81 A. NJ.
DIRECTORS;
CLEMENT d. SMYTu, GEORGE W. BusH,
ISRAEL Pussy, ELL GARRETT.
HENRY s. MoCoMB, JOSHUA T. HEALD,
DANIRI JAMES, WILLIAM TArEAII,
EDWARD Belts. Octi,ly
gUNHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANA,
NO. sOT MARKET STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Open to receive deposits daily (Sunda va excepted
during the usual business hours, and on Tuesday
and Saturday evenings from TO O'Clock, p. M.
All the profits of the Bank, after the payment Of
necessary expenses, are devoted TO the benefit Of
the depositors, and dividends are made semi-annu-
ally in April and October. Since the organization OF
the Bank in 1851 the dividends have uniformly been
at the rate Of six per cent per annum.
Dividends not drawn are regarded as deposits, and
az once become entitled to participate In future
dlvidends
No manager is allowed to borrow any Of the funds
intrusted to the Bank.
MANAGERS
WILLIAM s. HnLRs GEoRGR W. BUSH
CLEMENT b. SMYTH, GEORGE S. CApELiK
CHARLES W. ROWLAND NJ. 1. LIoHTENsTRiN'
EDw ARD DARLINGTON, N X. BENSON,
HENRY +. DURR. JOB II. Jackson
JogH McLKAR, WIN. II. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. S. HILLEs, Plesde,...
THO. W. BusH, Vice President
octlsly JoIN p MoLEAa Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
Sponges.

Sponges.
full line Of elegant SPoNGES
for the
TOT LET,
for medical purposes and for the bath, for sale by
SMITH 4 PAINTER, Druggists
Seventh and market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Paragon
Wax Gas-Lighters, for sale by
SMITH q PAINTER, Druggists,
Seventh and Market street,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
THE DEAD WASHINGTON.
from the N. Y. Trlhune I

1t is worth our while, therefore, to look back
at this man whose body was six feet two and
sound in proportion to its size who was sober.
honest and pure in everyday life had common
sense instead of genius and who, in a plain,
practical way, served his country, and not
himself, to the end. This day, when he came
into the world, is the best time to consider what
capabilities there are in a life endowed with
those virtues which we class as mediocre. and
the use which he made of them.
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMPAIGN.
From the N Y. Herald
The fight is animated, with the chances de-
cldedly in favor of the Democrats Governor
Weston, the present incumbent, will be reelected
by about two thousand majority, unless a ire
mendous upheaval from Washington shall inter
fere to prevent it. Senator Henry Wilson has
left his seat in the Senate and is now stumping
the State for the Republicans Election March
II.
THE REPUBLICANS COMPACT AND WELL DISCIPLINED
from the N. Y. Herald
The party of General Grant is like regular
army, well disciplined, compact and strong. and
with leader who has the confidence OF bls Off
GERS and men the opposition elements, includ-
ing the democratic party, are like disorderly
army OF militia detachments, under different
leaders, with different purposes, here and there.
and are dlstrustful of each other. And so with
the denomination of General Grant, we suspect
that that the actual republican reinforcements
to the democratic camp will be found as profit
less as the recruits from Andy Johnson
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

GHERIFFALTY CARD,
- hereby give notice co my fellow. cttizens that
again offer myself as candidate for the Republic
can nomination for Sheriff of New Castle County,
hoping that IL will not be considered too much 10
ask the support OF my friends the second time nor
to anticipate sufficient increase OF their numbers
to secure my nomination. The successful oand-
date, whoever he may be, will, Of course, have my
cheerful support.
jan6-eod&w-tn W. A. HUKILL
ODESSA, Dbl, Jan. 9th. iS72
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

is not more dangerous than the lead compounds in
the market, and that the EXCELSIOR DYE contains no
lead. As a dressing after dyeng, use
CRIsTADoRos HAIR PREVENTATIVE
dec25-1md&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-02
Is This the KthIcs of Medicine 9
scANDALoUs CASE OF PROFESSIONAL CRUELTY
SUSSEX COUNTY.

A soANDALoUs CASE OF PROFESSIONAL CRUELTY IN
SUSSEX COUNTY.
The following circumstances are stated to us
on what we consider reliable authority
Last Saturday night, the wife of a gentleman,
residing near Delmar. Sussex county, was con-
fined, and prominent physician of Laurel was
sent for, he having been previously engaged for
the duty, He now, however, declined to go un-
loss the fee was paid in advance. Another ply
sioian was next summoned but he was sick, and
unable to turn out in the storm, and third, be-
ing applied to, positively refused to go.
In this dilemma the money was obtained and
rendered to the first physician, but he now ex-
cused himself, and declined to leave his domicil,
where he was snugly quartered, and go to the
relief Of the suffering woman. AS a lsst resort,
physician was sentfor from Delmar who went,
but the lateness of the hour at which he was
called in rendered it impossible for him to aford
proper relief, and the woman dled-ded, we are
told, in the most excruciating torture. He gave
it as his professional opinion, however, that. had
medical assistance been rendered, at first, the
woman would have safely survived her maternal
peril.
This is a sad story. We should be glad to be-
heve it at at least partly untrue II correct how
can these medical gentleman excuse themselves
of misdemeanor, which amounts in its moral rs.
poets to crime? will the profession tolerate
such cruel neglect of duty?
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-02
Emancipation.

CELEBRATION OF THE 9rH ANNIVERSARY.
The Ninth Anniversary of Emancipation was
celebrated In this city, last evening, at Bethel
A. NJ. E. Ohurch d. B. Anderson presided
supported by D. P. Hamilton and P. s. Williams,
Vice Presidents. j. H. A. Myers and G. Rollins
by ex-Alderman Vincent, H. f. Pickels, Esq,
Prof. P. H. Murray and Rev. T. G. Stewart, per
tinent to the occasion
The following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, the Emancipation Proclamation was
the harbinger of the 18th 18th and 18th Amend
ments, which secured the colored mans enfran-
chisement,
AND WHEREAS, We recognize the Abolition
Agitation, the Union Army and the Republican
Party as the instruments by which our liberation
was accomplished Therefore,
RESOLVED, That we pledge our votes and inhu-
ence to the support of the Republican party and
whoever shall be their candidate for the next
presidency-naming U. s.. Grant as our first
choice.
Resolved, That the barriers Of caste against
the admission Of colored persons into the educa-
tional and industrial pursuits and institutions
of the country and the prescription still main
tanned in many places of public travel and
accommodation, are utterly inconsistent with the
late amendments, and should be abolished by
law and that we urge upon Congress the pas
sage OF Senator Summers new Civil Rights bill
Resoloed, That Civil Service Reform, Protec.
ton to Home Industry, the Citizenship of the
Indian and Temperance Reform receive our cor
dial support.
Resolced, That the educational interests of the
people should be controlled by national law.
Resolued, That we hail with Joy the appoint
ment of e. G. Bradford to the u s. District
Judgship.
The number of persons present was large and
the utmost good feeling prevailed throughout
the evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-02
Philadelphia Topics.

"A procession Of fat men yesterday.
An entirely new police force watches over
the city.
The Bulletin portraits the life and person OF
the new Mayor.
The losses by fire, in Philadelphia, during
1871 were a trile over $2,0OOOOO.
Sarah Hemphill, aged 81 years, fell dead at
Trenton avenue and Williams street, yesterday.
81 900 worth Of silks were stolen from ober-
tuffer's store, 220 Church street, on Saturday
night.
One boy fatally shot, a woman badly hurt,
and man dangerously wounded, is the record
Of Sundays rioting.
An unknown man, with his feet frozen 80
b IDLY that they will have TO be amputated, was,
on Sunday. found at Second and Oxford streets.
Two mon with burglars tools upon their per-
SONS, were arrested in front OF Robert simpson 8
dry goods store, at an early hour, yesterday
morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-02
The Juuc,i on and Breal.waler Railroad.


A FINANCIAL CRISIS IN IT'S AFFAIRs-wHAT Is TO
BE DONE?
The affairs OF the Junction and Breakwat or
Railroad seem to be approaching situation
where there will have to be some new means
adopted of raising money for it's relief, or it must
accept the alternative OF bankruptcy. Its treas
ury is empty, and bills for rolling gstock long
overdue. A note given to M. w. Baird 6 Co., OF
Philadelphia for building and repairing locomo-
tives, to the amount of about S11 900, was pro-
tested some months ago, and those gentlemen
have now filed petition in the U. s. District
Court, asking that the road be declared a bank
rupt, under the general act. This petition will
be heard before Judge Bradford, on Friday.
The interest on the State lien falling due on
January 1st, is $12 900. There are it is stated, no
funds to pay this The plan suggested by some
of the friends of the road is that to which we
alluded some time ago, as having been proposed
to the Board of Directors and rejected; namely,
an issue of the additional stock, authorized by
the charter, there being parties ready to take it
at nominal price, considerably above its pre-
sent value. In this manner 1t is said that not
only can the floating debt be paid, but capital
can be secured with which to build the branch
from Georgetown to Seaford.
Meanwhile the line remains under control Of
Mr.. BaumgardAer, who built the Georgetown
and Lewea section, and received a majority Of
stock, in addition to his cash remuneration,
which it is said, was itself sufficient.