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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Ernmn Ir Notes.

This evening the performance Of Miss Susan
Denim and her company will be given at the
Opera House. The play, The Palace Of Truth,
s highly attractive and pleasing drama, and
will be presented in good style. Miss Denim is
q very beautiful actress, and has been playing
with distinguished success in Philadelphia and
IL ,ewhere On Monday and Tuesday evenings
she was at the Taylor Opera House, Trenton,
with her company.
For full particulars OF the performance, this
evening, see the announcement in our adverti-
sing columns.
During the dramatic and musical season,
this winter, Messrs. Boughman. Thomas & Co.,
will issue 4 neat sheet. intended for use az
"house-bill,' under the name OF The Pro-
grdmme. II will be circulsted in the Opera
House during the engagements OF Mr. Ford as
we'll Rs upon other suitable occasions. 1t is
proposed, an we understand, to present taste
full ana handsome publication, and we have no
doubt the Programme will be a SUCCESS
-To-moTow evening, at the Opera House,
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett appears in the character
OF CdssiIs. The performance OF such a drama
a. julius Caesar, in good STYLE as we have now
promised to us, may we'll enlist the attention,
and secure the attendance OF a large and appre-
oiative audience Mr.. Barrett comes to Will
mington for the first time, but he bears a fine
reputation.
Caroline Richings (Bernard,) and O. b.
Bishop, the popular comedian. will commence
an engagement at the Opera House. under the
management OF MIR. Ford, on October 7tb.
BY some slip Of the pom, we referred yes
terday to the performance at the Opera House.
on Monday evening. az being given by the Su-
san Denim Company. This was an error; 1t is
by the Lawrence Barrett Company, entirely dis
tinct from that OF Miss Denim.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Education OF the CoIored People.

OPENING OF THE ANNUAL WORK SCHOOLS IN
oPERATIoN-PRosPEors FOR 9HK SEASON.
The Legislature having yielded not the slight
est aSsistance to the work Of educating the COL
ored children Of this State the labor is again re-
sumed, this season, under the auspices of the
delaware Association"
The Howard School was opened on September
I'd, Annie d. Evans is Principal Louisa p.
Matthews LIT Assistant, and Susie Goodwin I'd
Assistant. The attendance this month averages
80, an increase over the same month last year.
Schools will be re opened next week. at Mid
dletOwn Summit Bridge, Newark, Mt Pleasant
Bnd Pele;Hon's. The respects are good at these
places for maintaining effective schools, and
the colored people take an active interest in the
work. Middletown, they undertake. this season,
to pay ga per month OF the teachers wages
pay her board, and her travelling expenses each
way between her home In New London, Conn,
and Wilmington The remainder OF the expense
ID borne by the Delaware Association.
Heretofore, for two or three seasons the sala-
ries paid teachers Of the county schools was but
pl2 pei month, (and board.) This was felt to
be inadequate, and it now proves to be impossi-
BILE to retain good teachers at that rate, &16 and
4l8 per month being paid for similar service in
Maryland. The Association has therefore deoi-
ded to pay SIS. and its experienced teachers will
generally remain, at this salary, though two Of
them who do 30 had the offer Of S18, in Mary
land.
Referring to this necessary (and just) increase
Of salary, the ActuAry Of the Association, in her
monthly report, says: "At some places the peo-
pie arc able and willing to pay larger amount
of salary than they have been doing At others
they seem to have been taxed to the utmost to
meet last years expenses; and there are yet
others. where the interest In education s at such
low ebb, that with the prospect Of increased
exertion and expense there is little il any en-
couragement that school will be held at all"
The anticipated expenditure for the school
year Of nine months, (September to June 1,
is about $4,000 or this considerable proper
tion must be secured from private subscriptions
Last yoar these reached nearly $1,000, and it is
hoped an equal amount will be realized for
the coming term. This expenditure, In addition
to the eelf-imposed taxation Of the colored peo-
pie keeps open about twenty schools during the
winter months, (wiih lees Dumber in the fall
and later spring,) including the large Howard
School Of this city, and provides instruction for
from five to eight hundred children.
or the teachers employed nearly all are colored
girls, two being graduates Of the Howard School
Some Of them manifest high order Of fitness
for their duties and have been thoroughly ed
uoated for teachers.
The immediate overnight Of the schools aa-
sisted by the Association, is placed in charge Of
the Actuary. Mfrs Abby o. Psckham, who has
filed the position with great credit and hatisfac-
ton, for some three years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Philadelphia Topics,

The tailors arc on a strike.
The pardon of Marcer and Yerkes is again
daily expected"
-An1'her game between tho Philadelphia
and En-. sh cricketers is talked Of.
The prize bat for the best bowler in the late
cricket match was won by Charles Newhall Il o
bat for the best scorer was given to John Large,
Hargreaves.
Tho Thirteenth (colored) regiment N. G. P.
went up to Reading, yesterday. The Mayor Of
that city declined to formally receive them.
Lawrence Quirk and his wif9 quarrelled.
He struck her. His brother went to her rescue.
Lawrence threw hatchet at Owen, but missed
him. Owen catching it up threw it back at Law
renee, splitting his skull, Lawrence ID dead.
DIR. Hitchcock, the abortionst, is wanted by
the Courts, but is nowhere to be found.
The cases Of the Councilmen who are said
to be ineligible have been referred to the Courts.
similar Judgment to the HUM case would un-
seal more than dozen men.
-SJohn Hubbard is not quite expert enough
yet to steal railroad, but he is preparing for it
by spiriting away quantities of iron.
Miss Jane Ross wills $3.50 to the Peunsyl-
vania Hospital, and equal amount to the Church
Of the Holy Apostles.
The business men met, last evening, to en-
lorse Hartranft. Concert Hall was everywhere
filled, and the widest enthusiasm prevailed.
The speakers were again and again applauded.
Tho Point Breeze races close to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
state IIens.


The Little Election" takes place next Tues
day.
The Methodist revival at Smyrna still contin-
ues with increasing interest.
The Messrs. Hastings of Smyrna, have just
completed ard launched a fire schooner, at
Marlborough, Sussex county
Rev. Mr. Phehus commenced his ministry at
the NJ E. Church. SMYRNA. on Sunday last, to
excessively crowded and well pleased congret a.
tions.
Mr.. Jas. Houlson, OF Smyrna, has a citron
vino measuring over fifty feet in length, and
with over seventy-ive citrOns on it-some Of
immense size.
number OF young men Of Milford worked
their parssge to Harrington in hand car to at
tend a temperance meeting, one night last week
distance nine miles.
The Smyrna Times ia Informed that Professor
Jones, of Wyoming Institute, and Baptist min
lister, has been appointed Principal OF the Meth
odat Peninsula Academy of Dover.
Rev Mr.. McElwee, OF Christ Church, Dover,
having determined upon gong to housekeeping,
the members of the Church have secured him a
comfortable residence which is to be elegantly
furnished
Mrs. Priscilla Maway, one Of the ol}est citi-
zens Of Smyrna, and highly respected lady
died on Monday, aged n years. She was the
widow Of the late James Miaway, formerly one
of the leading business men OF the town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Laurel News
Correspondents Of the Commerciall
LAUnaL. SussAx Co.. Sent.

Correspondence Of the Conmercial.l
LAUasL, sussax Co., Sept. 26.
NEW DwELLNos-se new dwellings, are being
built-0ne by ]. RidAardson, an enterprising
aud thriving grocer-bRo by ]. W. Sirman, the
corner merchant, one BY Theo. Mitchell one by
Capt Hastings and one by Thos. Hearn.
BASKET AND CRATE FAoToRY.-But the most
extensive improvenent is by Joshua II. MARVEL
His Basket and Crate factory is worth a call by
visitors to the town 1t has lately been enlarged,
and is 40xsO giving employment to 1875 hands.
The engine for driving the cutter is 20 horse
power. The whole AFFAIR cost at low fig
ures six thousand dollars The working ca
pAoity is ten Thousand baskets and one
hundred crates per day There are accommo-
datons for about half million Of baskets in
and about the establishment. Two hundred
thousand feet Of poplar from the swamps were
wrought into baskets last season. The money
distributed by Mr. Marvel last year, for timber
wages, &C., amounted to about $50, ,O00. while
the gross receipts were $33 24O. Mr.. Nj. de-
serves the thanks Of the community for euter-
prise which brings capital to the town, aud dis
tributes it among a class generally thought to
be only consumers-boys and women can do a
great deal OF the work In the factory.
NEW PEACH BAsKEr.-The baskets and crates
are for small fruits, and are said to be tho best
and cheapest in the market In a short time
there will be peach basket manufactured in
this house, which will have an advantage over
the crates in several respects, and will be sold
at about the same price.
SHIP BUILDING. Mr.. J. ]. Adams has made a
great Improvement In hts mill property bought
OF ID. W Moore Mr.. Moore is iufusing a spirit
OF enterprise in business circles. He is finish
ing this week, the secoAd seA vessel Of this sea
son. Though not 30 large as the other one it is
Of respectable dimensions. A few more such
mon would produce revolution in this oommu-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

THE GRAND CENTRAL PARK MENAaERIE, Den
Stones CIRCUS, AND TROUPE OF INDIAEs.-To-
morrow morning at o'clock, this extensively
heralded establishment will arrive in Whining
ton, and on entering the city will make a parade
through the principal streets.
The place Of exhibition is on st. Mary's Col
lege grounds, and under the mammoth pavlisns,
the attractions will be found in keeping with the
outside display. The numerous specialties OF
the animal kingdom, consisting of some twenty
two cages Of rare and costly specimens, will be
found precisely as represented-in splendid,
healthy condition.
The menagerie is entirely distinct from the
equestrian gymnastic and acrobatic entertain
ments, and the opportunity for old and young
alike to enjoy the instructive pleasures Of study
ing natural history has no equal. Should the
weather continue favorable we predict that
both the afternoon and evening
entertainments will be largely attended. Fami-
lies and children would find the afternoon enter
tainment far preferable to the evening exhibi-
ton and thus avoid the rush that generally takes
place in the evening. Remember afternoon at
~ o'clock, evening at o'clock. The doors
being opened at l and $50 p. m.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
chester Notes.

f. S. Hill, who will soon sever his connection
with the Daily Net1s has purchased the EUen-
ing Press daily and Orange County Press(week-
ly news papers published at AIiddletown, N Y.
The Franklin Legion, Grant Invincibles and
coored club went over to West Chester on We'd
nesday evening to participate in the political
demonstration there. They were much admired.
William Windle, clerk in the institution, has
been elected to the vacancy in the First National
Bank, caused by the resignation of Mr.. Todd,
All the political campaign clubs went up to
Media yesterday to the mass meeting which was
held there
The Democrats hold meeting and make a
torchlight parade tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
IndnstrinI Ncx..

In the Machinists and Blacksmiths Internal
ional Convention at Albany, Wednesday, John
Febranbatch, OF Cleveland. was elected Presi-
dent, and Frederick P. McFeely Of Middletown,
n j., Treasurer.
In the National Council Of American Mechan-
les, Wednesday, II. p. Anderson, Of New York,
was elected National Councillor for the ensuing
year, and A. s. RedstreAke, of Pennsylvania,
Secretary. Philadelphia was chosen as the next
place of meeting.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Pennsylvania & Delaware r.. r.

EXCURSION TRAIN, To-MoRRow-THE ROAD NEARLY
ooMPLETED-ITs GOOD EFFECTS ILLUSTRATED.
A passenger train will run over the Penna. 4
Delaware Railroad from Pomeroy to AvondAle.
tomorrow. II will carry excureionists to the
Republican mass meeting there. This road is
nearing completion only a few miles Of track
laying remaining to be done, below Newark.
When finished it will be Of great advantage to
buHiness men and other freighters along the line
A dealer at Chatham received car load of phos-
phate one day last week on which the claver
item Of S27 freight was saved, compared with
his former freight bills.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
o. U. A. M.

NATIONAL ooUNoIL--ELEorIoN OF OFFICERS.
In the National Council of the order of United
American Mechanics, on Wednesday afternoon,
Philadelphia was selected for the next annual
meeting The following officers were elected for
tine ensuing year: National Councillor, H. p.
Anderson, OF New York Vice Councillor, H. s.
Jones, of Massachusetts, Secretary A. 8. Red
streak. Of Pennsylvania Treasurer, ]. Walker,
Of Delaware Marshal, A. B. Cosgrove, Of Della
ware Protector, j. b. Kemp. OF Ohio Door
keeper, d. T. Drake, of New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Political Intelligence.

Hon. Freeman Clark has been rennminated
for Congress by the Republicans of the Twenty
eighth New York District.
Horace Greeley, in a speech at Tionesta, Pa. .
on Wednesday, said that "the States of Ohio and
Indiana will have to be bonght if they are car
riod by the supporters of the PRESIDENT and
lie was 'surprired with the Assurance that the
election of Mr.. Buckalew ls fixed fact" MIR
Greeley made speeches yesterday at Wiliamsport
and Sunbury.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Personal INTELLIGENCE.

Rev. T. L. Poulson, formerly of Delaware, but
now pastor of a Baltimore church, is on visit
to Wilmington. During his stay he will preach
at Mt. Salem NJ. L Church
Lewis Thompson and wife are making tour
through Pennsylvania and New York, taking
Watkins Glen by the way.
s. Churchman represents Delaware in the
Steam Vessel Owners Association which is now
in session at Cleveland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

DISCONTINUED The U s. Marine Rendezvous
which was established in this city by Lieut.. Hem
~ Clay Cochran, during the latter part Of Au-
gust, has been ordered to be discontinued, and
the recruiting party transferred to Philadelphia,
where a second rendezvous will be established
either in the Northern or Western part of the
city. Lieut.. Cochran has enlistedsome very fine
looking and intelligent men in Wilmington, but
not in numbers sufficient to warrant a longer
stay. He states that he has met with uniform
kindness and civility at the hands of our people,
and leaves Wilmington with regret. The aggre-
gate enlistments for the Maine Corps since
June are about FIVE hundred, aud the number Of
hundred and fifty. Delaware men desiring to
enlist will find al opportunity to do so in Pnila-
delDhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
o. U. A. M.
THE PARADE AT NLwARK, YEsrrRDl

THE PARADE AT NEWARK, YESTERDAY.
The United Order of American Mechanics held
abrlliant celebration in Newark, N j., yesterday.
There were about 5000 in line, with thirty
bands A delegation rs strong, with the AmphiOn
Cornet band, Of New Castle, was present, from
this city. The delegation included John Walk
er, Samuel O. Pierce, James Haddock, A, b.
Crosgrove, and Norris Krpps, and others high
in he Ordar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

The "OLD Folks" AT WEST CHESTER, The
entertainment given by the "0ld Folks" Of this
hall in which the concert was given was densely
packed, and the programme admirably per-
formed. Individually and collectively the mem
bers acquitted themselves in manner exceed
ingly gratifying to their audience land their ef-
forts were greeted with round after round Of
applause.
Owing to the pitchy darkness OF the night, the
" Old Folks" were detained in West Chester un-
til this morning, Once they started, but had
not proceeded more than half mile, before
they retraced their steps to await the dawn Of
dAy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Liberal Meeting nt sIurcus Hook.

The weather interfered greatly with the Lib
eral Republican meeting at Marcus Hook on
Wednesday evening. Those who started from
Chester returned before they reached their des
tiuation, and the Buckalew club, which came
down on the Chyof Chester, did not even at
tempt to land. A meeting, however, was organ
lied with about $50 persons present. They were
addressed by Prof Leidy and others. The meet
ing broke up with cheers for the ticket.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
OakeH Auira ARnin,

Among the lies of the Greeley papers 1t is as
serted that Mr.. Oolfax appointed 0akes Ames
Chairman OF the Committee on the Pacific Rail-
road, and that Mr.. Blaine retained him. The
fact Is, that Mr.. Ames was never Chairman of
that Committee and that when Mr.. Blaine made
mp the Committee he omitted Ames entirely.
Now, let US have the nine hundred and ninety
ninth lie. The other nine hundred and ninety
eight were disposed Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
The Plumb.standlng Democracy.

The Committee of the Louisville Convention
have issued all address to the people Of the
United States. They conclude by asking all
DeInucra' 3 to vote for o Oonor and Adams.
The straight-out Democrats Of Wisconsin
met at Milwaukee, yesterday, and decided to
put ali electoral ticket ia the field.
A meeting of Straight-Out Democrats was
holu al Nori town Pa, in the Court-honse, yea
telday. William Bean. Esq, presided with
thirteen Vice Presidents. Hon. s. j. Bayard,
of Now Jersey. and Geo. W. Bush, Esq, were
the speakers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE COUNTY.

NAHULINE UUUNI1.
The ship canal commissioners were in Denton
ongMonday, making observations.
Gootee Stevens has grown a two-pound sweet
potato.
The wheat is yet to be seeded.
Ohas. Ourran escaped from the Denton'jail on
Saturday night. Some one unlocked his cell. A
reward of $25 has been offered for his capture.
Jude W. Field has purchased the store Of Il
H. Lockerman In Denton, who has relinquished
the mercantile business there, to engage in it at
Orisheld.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION.
e:3O p. M.
FratricidaI Strife.

FIGHT BETWEEN COMPANIES OF TIE SAME REoI-
MENT
New YORK, Sept. 27.
A fight occurred yesterday on the Harlem
river, between two companies of the third militia
regiment, on their way to the drill of the regi-
ment. Two men were reported killed, and
twenty-five wounded. The police interfered and
made several arrests.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

SALE OF HoUsEs.-The sale OF dwelling houses,
tomorrow afternoon, by Mr.. VIM Bright, de-
mands the attention Of those interested in real
estate. There are seven Of there houses to be
sold, six Of them, three story brick houses with
eleven rooms, aud one cottage all at Harrison
street and Shallcross avenue. They are all fin-
ished in good style, with the modern improve
ments aud will MAKE handsome and comforta-
BILE residences. This sale should, and likely will
be largely attended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

1t seems to be hard weather for crowned
heads On Wednesday We we're informed that
King Christian OF Denmark was dangerously i'll.
Yesterday the cable informed us that King Leo
pold Of Belginm had fallen into a npasm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
The Krnt 90. Cnnvsn,inn.

The Republicans of Kent County had rous-
ing Convention, yesterday, with every Hundred
fully represented. There were the best spirit,
energy, and enthu' .sm manifested, and very
strong ticket for county officers was nominate d
There are confident hopes Of it's election.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
9taths.

GRUBB-on the 2o;h, ,1f typhoid fever Edmund W.,
son IF Adam and Rachel Grubb, in the soth year
Of his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of his parents, 9th Ward, wilmington on
Sunday, 29h Inst, 70 meet at the house at O'Clock,
to proceed to ilmlngton and Brandywlne Gene
teTy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
MnrIne DlsRater.

LONDON, Sept 81.
The bark Neto Castle, from Liverpool for sa-
vRnah was wrecked at Tuscar Rock. Thirty
lives were Lost.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Railroad Accident.

0FF OF THE TRAcE-sLEEPING CAR EALLs DOWN AN
EMBANKMENT.
WrLMINoToN, N. c., Sept. 27.
ladies and a sleeping car on the Whining
ton & weldin Railroad, was thrown down an
embankment, last night, Two passengers were
severely, and many others slightly injured. Tho
steering car fell down twenty feet into the
stream below.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

:, The fragile bellies of Memphis are taking cod
hVer oi, in order that they may grow plump.
The Lehigh Valley National Bank, of Bethle-
hem, Pa, with 100000 capital, was authorized
yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
The Railroad War.

FEARS OF RIOT ENTERTAINED AT READING.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. o.
A Reading dispatch says that fears are enter
tanned of a riot between the employees Of the
Reading and the Wilmington and Reading Rail-
road Companies. Several Of the latter have
been seriously injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

The faif Of the East Pennsylvania Agricultural
Society is in progress at -Norristown. Yesterday
over Ave thousand persons were present. The
display is good.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

At Princess Anne, yesterday, the Democrats of
the Eastern Shore district nominated E. X. Will
son, of Worcester County, for Congress-. He
WAS candidate before the previous Convention.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Wenther RECORD

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON. Sept. q.
Probabilities Westerly and north westerly
winds with clear and clearing weather, for the
Middle States
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
atlarriagfs.

AT Friends Meeting House,
Ninth and Tatnal streets, 9th mo-, 96th, 1879,
EdAa d Bettle, of Philadelphia, to Elizabeth H.,
daughter Of william and Rachel M. Tatnall, Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

r J. WRIGHT will take pupils in her Sc
La LECF SCHOOL at Nilth Bnd Market, until
the lst of January larse or small, at reasonal 10
prices. sep4-lm'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.
Cotton quiet, 19019JSc. Flour firm superfne
"a 25CD4 so extras, $6D6.25 extra family. 81.
75@9E Rye -four "a 25 Wheat dull, red $1,75
amber S1.S5 white 90 Corn dull yellow roc !;
mixed western 6s@6S1l. Oats fair, new white
42@45c; old do. Whisky steady, 94c.
Auftiun Sales.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

LNIRsT NATIONAL BANK,
OF WILMINGTON,
DepoS'fOry Of the Public Monies,
AND
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES
EDWARD BELTS, PRESIDENT.
GEO. D. ARMSTRONG, CASHIER
raid Up Capitui1.. ui1....s's's............. &5OO,OOO
BW-Phlladelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished to regular depOsitOrs without charge
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays, at s< A. N.
DIRECTORS:
CLEMENT B. sMYTH, GEORGE W. BusH,
IsRABL PUsBY, ELI GARRETT,
HENRY s. MoCOMB, JOSHUA 7. HBALD,
SAMUEL JAMES, WILLIAM TATNAIi,
EDWARD BBf1s. oct1-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27
Aeitt Advertisements.

vHNAlLOR GERSR both broad and narrow pat
terms, of variety OF sizes, aud taiOrs' squares,
Tor lie ut the hardware store OF
TRUMAN a SHAW.
M s'5 (Eight Thlrty-nve) Market st below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
yNU CIR vSRs, TAP-BoRERs, sugar gimlets,
1 cotton aamplers, bale hooks, ham tyers cheese
toasers, hOx hlse mallets and sCrapers and other
store tools. for gale
TRUMAN SHAW,
phtadpluhfa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-27

&. B. a Co. also have Pure Xylo and Capsules
OF Xylol made by E. Schering OF Berlin, which, 1t is
claimed, mitigates the severity OF smallpox.