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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Notes from Cape May.

Crosby s. Noyes, OF the Washington Star,
who is stopping at the Columbia House, writes
enthusiastic letters TO his paper. He says In
short Cape May shines in full glory this year. Its
renown is a lasting QUO, quite certainly, for its
surf bathing aud its firm driving beach arc unri-
vailed on the coast aud dlher in coy HOciabiliiy
here among tho guests through the neighbory
hops open air concerts, Nc, and in the eleven
clock frolic in tho Hurf"
Mr. Noyes speaks highly Of the Columbia
House. "lt is the great resort of Washington
ians this year. and doservedly 80. az its table is
probably the best at the Cape and its rooms
quite az pleasant as any"
Mr. Harry Risley, clerk at the Columbia
House excels in his efforts to provide everybody
with second-story rooms fronting on the beach.
Hon. Washington Townsend. of the Chester
aud Delaware district, is stopping at the Ocean
House.
The Wdue, under the management of A.
Watson Atwood, is chatty, sparkling, and perso-
nal.
Rev. DIR Newman, of the Washington NJ. Z.
Church, plays croquet on the lawn, in front of
Congress- Hall He plays a good ball, and strikes
with one hand. He also opposes push shots.
Ross Winans, the famous Baltimore million
aire, stops at the Columbia House. with his wife
Though rich, they are unpretentous.
1t is remarked that William Candy, (whO has
been provided with pleasant cottage attached
to the Ocean House. is getting sun-bumed.
"A letter writer complains that the Cape May
| Railroad charges 1876 for q D." through ticket
| from Cape May to Washington, whie,by buying
| ticket to Philadelphia, and then to Washington
| the fare is but So so, and S4 50,making 81 in all
| He SAYS " | advise all vsitors to Cape May
| from our quarter to come by rail to New Castle
| and then take the comfortable Cape May boat
| the Sue by this route the fare is but 50 Al
from Cape May to Washington and Uice rersd.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Bible Society,
rRoanEss or ruE wonK IN DELAWARE.

PROGRESS OF THE WORK IN DELAWARE.
In the Annual Report OF the Managers OF the
American Bible Society, in Now York, just is-
sued, are the following passages as to the work
ia this State
"In Deldmdre, an encouraging interest in the
Cause IL fully Sustained There are five nuxil-
iaries In that State, all Of which are in good
working order
The venerable State Society, which celebra-
ted ta iifty-ninth anniversary in st. Andrews
PrOt0etant Episcopal Church, in the city OF Will
nington, in September last, is earnestly engaged
in the work Of distribution. Two oolpofteurs
in its employ, Mr.. W. J. Devine, and Mr., John
B Smokey, have done faithful service. In some
portions of the field, especially that known AZ
The Forest deslitntion was fouRd that is truly
to be deplored Mr. Shokley is still engaged in
the work, which includes, with distribution, BIZ
Ole reading and prayer in the homes of the peo-
pie. The board oil managers are giving careful
attention to the diffusion Of the sacred word ia
their field
THE Kent County Bible Society, during the
year, has held its annual meeting and several
smaller gatherings in the hundreds or townships.
The Sussex County Bible Society is still hav-
ing careel Of great activity and usefulness. Its
Anniversaries are occasions of stirring interest.
being attended by clergymen and leading civil
ians from all parts Of the county, the exercises
continuing throughout the day and evening.
Branch societies are formed in most Of tho hum
dreds, and meetings hot1 fOr herCdding and stuiy
y ne Btbe-a pleasing feature OF auxiliarlea in
this state.
'The good ladies' of Wilmington and New Cas-
tie, to whose ca:e are committed most OF the
Bible work IN those ctieH continue their benovo-
lent collections aud distributions. Az in former
yearH, the Cause il largely indebted TO their
faithful labOurs. The auXiliaros in TING State
aru doing "A good work, with results which IN tho
aggregate SHOW steady advance from year to
veal
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
The Iity Conncii.

correspondent elsewhere suggests tile
nslne of Isaac q. Saxtun as a suitable Kopubli
can candidate in the 4lh Ward
The name Of GenIgc w. SparLp, Esl is
sngpcried in tho Sixth Ward. lle IN geutle-
man with sufficient leisure to attend to tile du-
uo- and large Taxpayer.
John W, Walker, the retiring member in the
Thd Ward. was elected in 1870, but has never
acted lie has never even been sworn in, and
hs name does not appear upon the Clerks roll,
a. answering to the call during the whole of his
tenn. He has been, in fact, absent from the
ely employed on the U. s. Improvement at the
BeakWater.
DR. 4 G. shortldge, of the Ninth Ward, has
requested us to say that he declines entirely to
hu a candidate for reelection. The name Of
iame- l. Hawkins is suggest d, in connection
with the Republican nomination
In thors Wards where tho Democrats have
= majority why do they not name their best
mcu There are gentlemon belol ging to their
parry, in every waId Of the city, who would no
doubt do credit to their choice. II IL to tho in
srost Of every citizen that the city government
should be controlled III the interest Of economy.
tempered by an Intelligent appreciation of tile
progressive needs Of our growing city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
DOMESTIC NEWS.
NEIoHsoRINo COUNTIES.

A very flouIishng Sabbath School has been
organized in Sadaburyville.
The mills in Coatesvle turned by water,
are running on short time.
The Obey turnpike s the best road in Berks
county 1t is said there is not rut or loos stonee
on IL.
The annual Republican County Meeting
will be held in West Chester on the 18th Of
August.
The Coatesville Union predicts that Mr.
Greeley will not receive six Republican votes in
that borough.
Henry f. Lestor, Of Montgomery county
has been chosen Principal Of the public schools
OF Phenixville, at a salary Of $ll00 per anuum.
Willie Fornwalt Of Coatesville, thrust his
hand into an ice cream freezer, the other day,
and it was 30 badly lacerated that amputation
became necessary.
In selling hay in Chester county, they some
times put a heavy man on the top Of the load
aud bury him in the hay, in order to increase
the weight.
Samuel Hamilton an employee in Hnaton
& Penroses mill, disabled himself in removing
a piece OF hot cinder from his hip, which had
been laid there by his fellow workman whilst he
WAS sleeping in the mill.
Some villainoua scamp attempted to outrage
a little daughter of NJ nj. Yaruall, OF POttstUwn
Landing az she was CROSSING corn field, and
would have succeeded had he not been pur-
suadod to desist by his moro humane compan-
iouH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
PhIlndeIphIa topples.

over one hundred and fifty Masonic Organi-
temple
The first Of the excursions for the benefit
vi poor chdren was given on Saturday. There
were on board the train about 1, 200 The day
was very pleasantly spent at RoolSland.
There were hut three cases of smallpox
III "'e pen ltentiary during the entire season
g. An unknown man hung himself in an un-
m,hsheI dwelling on Saturday, drawing his feet
up to peipetrate the deed.
~ Ihe North Pacific Railroad has just closed a
s.1h,fact with the Baldwin Locomotive Works
ior UiIy ilrst class locomotives.
Marcer, it is said, is going into decline.
-Patrick Carroll and Charles O'Donnell
matched their dogs in fight for $500 ON Satur-
ua! 1 Dnt after the fight had begun the entire
party Mas arrested.
"a well dressed man and woman were found
'ose'her drowned in the Delaware on Saturday.
Thomas Woods, who, in 1868, paid an in
come TAX on Sll6000, is now bankrupt,
Al william M. Mcknight Son, boot and shoe
sSs ssSSssleds, en, have suspended. They owe only
F-o'VUO and will be granted an extension.
The Athletics defeated the Bostons satur-
uay' IN this city, the score being 8 to l.
The Ohildren's free Excursion Fund now
amounts to S799l 80. Other subscriptions, moi
ssopal ss5 pad into the treasury make the total oyel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

An illustrated daily paper is spoken of in New
York.
A Detroit woman lately despatched a mad dog
with rolling pin.
A childs hand was found in sausage at
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
A bill has been introduced into the British
Parliament to prevent children from performing
as acrobats,
1t doesn't matter how watchful and viGilant a
girl is, il a rude fellow kisses her, it ID ten TO
one he will do it right under her nose.
A gentleman writing from Paris says there
are 80 many Americans travelling abroad that II
destroys the romance of living in foreign
country.
The Post-office Department at Washington is
draped in mourning, out Of respect to ex-Post-
master General Randall and it is to be closed
to-day, when his funeral takes place at Elmira,
New York,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
The Loui.vllle Convention.
A LETTER FROM SAMUEL ). BArARD, rs

LETTER FROM SAMUEL ). BAYARD, ESQ.
To he Etiior ofGle Evening BliletiH:-Sr, The
Tribune democratic organ of the bOlting Dom
ocrats OF tine Opera House Conventon) OF yes
terday seems in trlbuation concerning the action
of the Democratic party. Itprofesses to believe
that nothing has boon done or is doing in rola-
ton to the Louisville Convention.
Lot the Tribune POSSESS its soul in patience.
The masses If the Democracy are mHvlng q re-
pudiate the bargain and sale Of their votes.
Every state will be represented in the Louis
willie Convention OF the 81 OF September. liy
that time 1t will have become palnable that Mr..
Greeley can 40 more asHmilate Radical llepnb-
licans aud Democrats than he can mingle oil
and water.
The Tribune snggests that the Democracy
should nominate General Grant. That would
be altogether unnecessary, IN the Opera House
nomination iHsMrts his election unless Mr..
Greeley gracefully retires in favor OF the DEM
ocratic candidate presented by the Louisville
Convention.
That candidate will undoubtedly be sufficient
ly we'll informed to understand the difference
between Democracy aud ultra Radical Republi-
canism, aud, therefore, in sympathy with more
than three millions Of Democratic electors
SAM'L ]. BAYARD.
Camden N j. July 27, 1872
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
FIRST EDITION.
2;3O P. NJ.
The Fire Fiend.

DESTRUCTIVE ooNFLAGRATIoNs IN NEW YORK AND
BROOKLYN.
New YoRR, July 20.
Tho large Segar House Of Berger Hubert
Livingstone, on Leonard street, was consumed
this morning. Loss over one hundred thousand
dollars One hundred and fifty men are out Of
employment
Sherman Bros moulding mill in Brooklyn, and
F. D1lon's carriage factory were burned. Loss
seventy-fivo thousand dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
remocrn 10 atnlc Convention.

The Democratic State Convention If called. to
mlet at Dover, on Tuesday, August 18Th The
nominations to be made are those OF Congress-
men and Electors Delegates are to be chosen
" in customary manner and proportion, from
each lIunured, on the previous Saturday August
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

GENEVA, July 49,
The tribunal of Arbitrators has decided in ia.
vor of America, regarding the privateer Florida
on the ground that England did not use sufh.
cient precaution in preventing their departure.
The Alabama case has been taken up.
The Geneva awards Of arbitration in cases
Of the Florida and Alabama will reach million
and half pounds sterling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
UNIVERSITY OF PENNsYLVAkIA.
PHILA A ID Z L z II i A.

The next term in the Department OF Arts and the
Department OF Science, Will begin on Monday, Sept
10th, at 10 A. NJ.
Tie new University building on Locust street
west OF saith st, will he opened, for the nrst time,
for the reception Of students on that day,
In the department Of Arts the usual College
Course with the large choice OF elective studies
heretofore pursued, will re continued.
The Department OF Science is new organization
In charge of distinct Faculty. The design is after
giving young man thorough nalni' z In prelim-
nary studies TO All rd him special and practical in
struct'On, either In Chemistry applied 70 the Arts
in Geology and Mining or In Civil or Mechanical
Engineering.
Every effort has been made In the arrangement of
the building and tts equir and in the selection
OF professors, TO pacet Department on the same
footing the best scenJl schools in the country.
Candidates for admission into either Department
will present themselves II examination, at 1O A..
NJ at the new building, on Locust street, West OF
Thirty-!JuIth stree on Monday, Sept 10th
ANY further Information concerning the Depart
ment OF SCIENCE may be had on application TO
~ fsasor J. p. LESLEY, Dean of the Faculty, No.
jeQ0-smw q. j. sTILLE, L L. D., Provost
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

little manifestation Of i'll feeling on account
Of the shad troubles was made on Friday, and is
reported elsewhere, Calm counsels and dis
position to harmonize will effect quiet settle
ment. no doubt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
The New York Fire.

ESTIMATED LOSS, A QUARTER OF MILLION
New YORK, July 20.
The loss at the sugar house is estimated at
quarter Of million OF dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Heaths.

SPRINGER.-In this city on the 2sth inst Elizabeth
Spring r, in the list yea- OF her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
quested 10 attend the funeral from the residence of
her ssterin-law, Mrs. Esther Springer 904 Tatnall
street. tomorrow, CTuesday) afternoon, 10 leave
the house at O'Clock, without further notice; 10
proceed to Old Swedes' Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
The French Band.

AN ENGAGEMENT FOR wILMISGToN.
The "Garde Republicane,' or French Band,
has leased the Opera House, and will give
Matinee on Wednesday evening next, July 3lst.
1t is the same band which achieved such popu-
larity at the Boston Peace Jubilee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Not n Sale.

Mr. Z p. steele, who bid in the Denton md }
Journal when 1t was offered at public sale, on
saturday week, refused to ratify his contract a
fow days afterwards and the paper is now Of
farad nj Driyate sale
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Commercial Reports.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, July ~.
Cotton dull. uplands 22i flour very quiet,
sIpertine S5D$512, extras $5g4QSGl4, extra
family S7@$S% ;lrye -four, corn meal unchanged
wheat dull, old red $l.78, new Southern red
81 e0@l. .G5 corn very qniet, old yellow 62,
mixed western 61 oats dull. white AZ, mixed
5000 whiskey held 95 Gold 1l45s.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKETS.
Beeves dull, Pennsylvania and Western steers
S5@79l sheep, fair demand, S597 hogs in
demand, $7.256D5.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
civ mud stnte Directory.
,rnm The Wrmlnrton Adyer l.er. !

[FrOm the Wilmington AdVer lser.l
We have looked over this Directory, and we
can honestly give it unqualified praise. 1t is
admirable in its classification, full and accurate
lis atatstics Tue topography and geography
OF the state are exceedingly well described. 1t
IL invaluable to every citizen whose business re-
quires an accurate aud extended knowledge or
He state OF Delaware. Published by Jenkins
& Atkinson. Price, 50 co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
North Carolina.

CHALLENGED FOR IMPhorER REGISTRATION.
RALEIoH July 20.
One hundred and fifty colored voters we're
challenged in single township for improper
registration.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
DAifu Gomstttrtiaf.
JENKINS q ATKINSON.
wIIMEH ATKINSON. ."........".. .Publi.hor.

The number Of deaths in Philadelphia last
week was 5O3, decrease OF 60 compared with
the previous week. There were 1Gl by cholera
infanlum, but only from small pox.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
SECOND EDITION.
3.3O, p. M.
FROM GENEVA.
on the Florida Claims.

England not wary and a cense-
quenr award to The u. s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
C.nncII, Ennrlh Mnrll.

To We EIiFOT OT Tue COUuHerclW'
beg leave to present to the consideration of
the Republican voters Of the 18th Ward, the name
of Isaac G.. Saxton, as that of a suitable person
for City Council. He is a thorough business
man, whose honesty integrity and moral oharac.
ter are above reproach. He il alive to the wants
and interests of our growing city-a man who
will watch at all times with fidelity and truth the
ant point we should consider in this election. }
The workingman and mechanic will also find in
Mr.. SaxtOn one thoroughly identified with their
interests, as he is one of their fellow worbmen.
Let us nominate MIR. Saxton. and we will have
the right man, in the right place.
lNov-pptY VApn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Grimes and Casualties.

The Masonic Hall at Joliet, Illinois, was
burned Friday night, destroying lodge furniture
and jewels valued at $40, 900, and inlIcting other
damage.
W. b. Burbank, in a bar-room quarrel at Pitts
field, Mass, recently mortaly wounded John
Benigan, who Saturday morning was found dead
in bed Burbank is under arrest.
A Key West telegram reports that a steam
ship, supposed to be the Bienyille, is ashore
eighty miles north of that place, and that the
United States steamer Kansas has gone to her
assistance.
The railroad cars began running Friday from
San Francisco to Visalia, California.
The corn and other grain crops Of Illinois are
reported to promise fully an average yield this
season.
The Japanese Embassy, now in Philadelphia
go to New York Wednesday, and are to sail for
Europe from Boston August 9th.
The German band sailed from New York, for
home, Saturday, on the steamer Weser. Their
"send of" was quite enthusiastic.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Weather Record.

REPoRT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, July 29.
Probabilities: The area of low Barometer
will move over tho Middle and Eastern stAtos,
with, possibly, rain in Northern,New England
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
Camden. N. J., July 27, Is72.
Good Men fOr COunriI-JSmplaintO of n Tal


TO the EiitOr of die Commercial;
read your editorial In reference to the i'm
portanoa Of selecting good men for Republican
nominees for Council, and Imostheartily concur
in your suggestion. have the misfortune to
be property owner in Wilmington, and on
looking over the enormous bill rendered me by
the Receiver of Taxes of the different districts
hnd that all Of my property has beon assessed
10 per cent higher than / am willing aud anxious
10 sell 1t for. Now il this is not RObbay what
is t2 for one am willing to appeal to tho Courts
for redress, il persons aggCieved will join me.
One thing is self evident, the Republican party,
should nominate men for Council, who have at
least ssme idea of the Cash Udiue (as tho Ordi-
nance reads) Of property
A I,ARur pkx PAYER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
GSfurston5.
TVHIItD GRAND EXCURSION
UP THE HUDSON RIVER
TO WEST POINT,

THURSDAY AUGUST lsr' 1872
LEAVING WILMINGTON, DEL, VIA P. W. Il. b
r. r., AT 6, A. M, CH ESTER, 6.2O AND
WEST PHILADELPHIA, 7, A. NJ,
Arriving at Jersey City about 1880, thence by tine
splendid steamer SLEEPY HOLLOW, up the Hud
son. touching at West Point to afford an oppOrtuni
ty TO those who may desire to visit that place re
m lin on the boat and proceed up to Newbur, q.
Making the distance on the river 81 miles, afOrdnR
a view Of the grandest and most picturesque river
upon the Continent OF America.
Returning, Jersey city at T.5O, p NJ, arriving
home the same evening.
The City Cornet Band will accompany the excuI
sion.
Meals furnished on the boat, on the European
plan, ut moderate prices.
Parties getting aboard at Chester or West Phila-
delphia, must procure their uckels beforehand.
Tickets can be secured at the Book store OF
Boughman, 4 1hOmas a Co., 42l Mai ket 8. rect.
For description Of route, see Illustrated pamphlet
FARE FOR ROUND lRTP................ s3.75
B-Tickets limited. p. T. &. SMITH,
jyl7-te-2tw Manager
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

WYNN. PRESTON,
w COMMISSION MERCHANT,
N. W. corner Front and Orange streets, Wilmington,
Del. All kinds of Farm Produce bought and sold,
Flour, Feed, Hay, and Straw, Glover, Timothy and
other Seeds always on hand and for sale q. market
rates. Goods Of all kinds taken on commission,
sold In the market and prompt returns made by
WA. PRESTON, wilmington. Dal oc9T,1yW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

II emmett square Academy and Seminary Chester.
N Pa Whole expense "a TO 50 per week. Eo
s1tTas Ootl2-wtf SH0RTLIDGE a NORRIS,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29
GENEVA, July 20.

The Alabama Claims under Consideration.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

A II. GRIMsHAw, Broker, No. W. Third
As street, negOtates loans, sells real estate
rents houses, collects reats. Agent sale of Bonds
Northern Pacific Railroad, Drafts on si nd Ire
land and ali parts OF the Con inent Of ne
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-29

A LARGE ASSORTMENT of Woven Wire in
N store and for sale plain, painted and galya-
nized. Galvanized guards made to order, at Fhia-
delphia prices, at
No. Ill shipley street
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