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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
New York.
STOCK DEoLININa-rHE BOSTON FIRE.

STOCK DEcIININa-rHE BOSTON FIRE.
NEW YORK, Nov. IL.
Stocks generally declined solo per cent. Sew
eral brokers on the long side of Market have
suspended, but the worst is believed to be over.
There is no truth in the sensational reports now
being circulated that the fire in Boston has gone
beyond the limits as reported by this Office up to
six o'clock this morning. The entire burned
district is watched, and the fire is we'll under con-
troll.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
General NIende,a Funeral.

AN IMPOSING PRooEssIoN-rHE REMAINS CONVEYED
TO LAUREL HILL.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II.
General Meade's funeral was an imposing mill
itary and civil procession. 1t occupied hours. in
passing given point. After the ceremonies in
the church, the remains we're conveyed to the
landing in Fairmount Park, transferred to the
steamboat wnd conveyed up the Schuylkill to
Laurel Hill Cemetery. ..s. .
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
A Sensible Rxpression.

From the Ricl nonq ga) Dispatch, cOnservative.l
Let us say, however, that we have no idea
that General Grant will assume imperial author
lty beyond his second term. He is not the man
for that. Nor do we believe the country has
reached the period in its history when the zone
man can usurp the power to rule. Therefore
We look for happy, contented, and, we hope
prolonged period for the Republic
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
RxtensIve Iron EnternrIses.

The Thomas Iron Company of Allentown Pa.
recently paid "a 100000 for nearly 5000 acres OF
ore and timber land in Cumberland county. The
purchase includes a railroad about twenty. fine
miles long, leading from Carlisle to the property,
a charcoal furnace, forge, saw mill, store man
sion house, and a small town of laborers dwell.
ings. The purchase was consumated about two
weeks ago w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
Daily Board Of Trade Report.

Especially Reported for the Daily Commercially
Rooms OF THE WILMINGTON BOARD OF TRADE.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER IL.
Thirty-one individuals and firms are recorded
as present at the meeting.
Sales Of 500 tons bituminous COAL 20, 900 bricks
and 5000 pounds nuts, washers, &C., were en-
tered on the Sales Book.
The following summary of Receipts and Ship
ments, by railway Snd water freight lines is pre-
.And
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
Financial Arrangements.

MEASURES TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF UNDER
WRITER'S.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. IL.
The Board of Underwriters held meeting this
morning, and in order to prevent policy holders
from transferring policies to other companies,
advanced the rates on merchandise fifty per cent
and on all risks, twenty per cent, to take effect
immadiataIv
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
ChnInrn m sr. PeIer.burn.

The outbreak Of cholera in st. Petersburg
had so far declined on the 2sth of September
that after that date daily returns of the progress
Of the disease we're no longer published. The
outbreak commenced on ii Q 231 OF June,- and
from that date to the 9th OF September. there
had occurred 3II9 attacks r(2571 males and 1892
females.) 1893 reooYeIies Q196 males and 497 fe-
maes,) and 1868 deaths Q1ll males and 522 fe-
mAlea =. :.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
CommerciaI Reportn.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II.
The Boston fire and the funeral Of Gen. Meade
causes general suspension Of business. There
is great depression in stocks. Cotton, gro
ceries, and breadstuns are without market
change, but wool, leather, boots and shoes are
held for a material advance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

In proof Of the fact that cotton manufacturing
interest Of the South is Tallyng from the effects
OF the war, the New Orleans Pcayune notes that
the consumption last year was 10000 bales
against 9l, 900 in 1870, and so, 900 in 1869
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
800. p. M.
The Boston Fire.

PHILADELPHIA COMPANIES LOSE TWO MILLIONS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IL.
1t Is estimated that two millions of dollars will
cover the entire losses of Philadelphia companies
by the Boston fire.
The losses are mostly by the strongest compa-
the lnaa =
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

NEW TRAcKs.-The Chief Supervisor Of the p
w. d B. Railroad commenced work ON the con-
nections OF the Wilmington q Western with the
former road. at noon, to-day, and also on the side
tracks at Elerslie, for the Edgemoor Iron Works.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
weather Record.
REPORT OF sIaNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF SIGNAL SERVICE.
WARRINGTON, Nov. H.
Probabilities: Increasing cloudiness in the
middle States light South easterly and Southor-
ly winds with occasional light rains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
THE CAMPAIGN OF 1874.

Peace Abroad; Reform and Justice
nt Home--our Platform for Two
Years. Fight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

Lord Mayors Day was celebrated at London
on Saturday with extraordinary pomp,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

The Flour Market is dull, with fair demand
for home trade. Business is restricted by the
difficulty Of delivery on account of the horse
disease. Quotations remain,unchanged
Wheat is dull, with prices showing a decline
of to cents per pushel. Quote at 1.7O to
1872 for prime to choice.
Corn remains at 6S cents, with light demand.
Oats unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

Twelve Republicans and seven Democrats
have been elected to Congress from Illinois,
II is estimated that General Grants popular
majority will be nearly million Of Yotes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
: DOMESTIC NEWS.

,rE1ATs TuNE-A -.
Phi. .aFe'ihls tate News.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11
Sew AauErttsemsuIs

WNOR HANGING OF PICTURES we have several
HN sizes OF whita or gilt wire cords. copper wire,
variety of porcelain head and other picture nails,
brass oorniee hooks, iron hooks, and eyes, hemp
cord and ropes.
.... TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. ssS Right Thlrty-nve) Market st. below Ninth,
EIs ~ q Philadelphia
CSMALLI GRINDsTONRs for houseReepers use, or
- Tor sharpening the small tools OF mechanics and
artisans. Six sizes for sale by
TRUMAN 4 SHAW,
No. $40 [Eight Thlrty-pve) Market St below Ninth,
PhiladenhlA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

meeting of prominent citizens was held at
City Hall, yesterday Mayor CASTOR presiding at
which encouraging speeches were made and en-
ergetic action nrged, in order to alleviate the
suffering OF the needy, as well as for rebuilding
-the burned district. = = ii
A numerous Relief Committee was appointed
William Gray chairman, which will hold daily
sessions. a Bureau of Relief was also organ
ized with ex7Mayor Norcross asltreasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-11-11

The Merchants Exchange, including the post
: office is destroyed. The mails have, however,
been saved. A post office will be opened in Fa-
neuil Hall
The new post office and sub-treasury building
was for long time exposed to the fierce flames
and smoke, but was scarcely SCARED. Thif
massive fireproof structure saved the Boston
Morning Post building opposite, and helped
greatly in preventing the fire from reaching
State street. The Old South Church also escaped
though several times given up as lost.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-09-12
To y. w. Custis Lee.

Cur THIS OUT.-A tea made of chestnut
leaves and drank in the place of water, will
cure the most obstinate case of dropsy in
few days,
A tea made of ripe or dried whortleberries,
and drank in the place of water, is sure and
speedy cure for scrofulous difficulty, howev-
er bad.
A tea made of peach leaves is a sure cure
for kidney difficulty.
A plaster made Of fresh slack lime and
fresh tar is sure cure for cancer, which,
with all its roots will soon come out.
For the cure of small pox, apply raw onions
halved, under the arms, in the hands and on
the bottom of the feet; change often diet
chicken broth. Do not poison the blood by
vaccination and leave posterity to reap the
rotten fruits ofstupidity. Consumption, scrof:
ula and other loathsome diseases are thus i'm
pregnated into the system. Better by far,
have the small pox and be free from living
death.--Medieal Home.
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GEN. LEES COUNSEL TO HIS SON.

During the war northern papers published
the following excellent and characteristic pri-
vate letter from General Lee to his son Gus
tis, the original of which was found among
the papers which were purloined from Airing.
ton House. It is interesting, and although
written many years ago, will we'll repay perusal:
ARLINGTON House, April S, 1852.
My Dear Son I am in the act of leaving
home for New Mexico. My nne old regi-
ment has been ordered to that distant region,
and must hasten to see that they are prop
erly taken care of. I have but little to add
in reply to your letters of March 26, q and
%. Your letters breathe spirit of frank
ness. They have given myself and your mo-
ther great pleasure. You must study to be
frank with the world frankness is the child
of honesty and true courage. Say what You
mean to do on every occasion, and take it for
granted that you mean to do right. If
friend asks favor you should grant it if rea-
sonable; if not, tell him plainly why you
cannot. You will wrong him, and you will
wrong yourself by equivocation Of any kind.
Never do wrong thing to make friend or
to keep one the man who requires you to
do so is dearly purchased at sacrifice. Deal
kindly but firmly with your classmates you
will find it the policy which wears best.
Above all do not appear to others what you
are not If you have any fault to find with
any one tell him, not others, Of what you
complain there is no more dangerous expe-
riment than that of undertaking to be one
thing before mans face and another behind
his back. We should live, act, and say no
thing to the injury of any one. 1t is not only
best as matter Of principle, but in the path
to peace and honor. In regard to duty, let
me, in conclusion of this hasty letter, inform
you that nearly one hundred years ago there
was day of remarkable gloom and darkness,
still known as the dark day-a day when the
light of the sun was slowly eclipsed as if by
an eclipse. The Legislature of Connecticut
was in session, and as its members saw the
unexpected and unaccountable darkness COM
ing on, they shared in the general awe and
terror. 1t was supposed by many that the
last day-the day Of judgment-had come.
Some one, in the CONSERVATION OF the hour,
moved an adjournment Then there arose an
old puritan legislator, Davenport Stanford =
who said that if the last day had come he de-
sired to be found at his place doing his duty,
and therefore moved that candles be brought
so the house could proceed with its duty.
There was quietness in the old mans mind
the euietness of heavenly wisdom-an inAex-
ible willingness to obey present duty. Duty,
then, is the sublimest word in our language.
Do your duty in all things like the old Puri-
tan. You cannot do more you should never
wish to do less. Never let me and your mo-
ther wear one gray hair for lack of duty on
your part. Your afectionate father,
r. E. LEE.
To u. w. Gusts Lee.
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nv Journey. In less than two hours after
that warning had been given, the danger was
met, and death in its most appalling form was
the fate of more than fifty human beings that
danger-signal was meant to warn.
These are the facts. 1t is equally fact
that the man whom saw give that signal
had then been dead more than year.
Explain the matter who can-I have no
explanation to offer.
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finally suspicion was fastened upon three ne
groes Ned Harris, Butler johnson and Bill
Jinkins. Jinkins, whose absence first attract
ed the attention of the lynx-eyed men of the
law, has never yet been arrested; the other
two were convicted at the May term Of the
Court. To johnson, executive clemency was
extended, and his sentence commuted from
that of death to Imprisonment for life. Har-
ris was left to pay the full penalty of his
crime.
1t was believed by many that Scott would
again interfere to cheat the hangman of his
prey, or justice of her due. But he did not.
The gallows was erected in the Jail yard, and
there, on Friday morning, congregated nearly
every negro in the city and the surrounding
country. There were probably 5000 of them
in all, and circus could not have interested
them more Some white people, too, seemed
to have heartless enjoyment in the sight
The negro militia were on hand as the guards
of the occasion, and behaved very we'll indeed.
At two o'clock, p. M, they were drawn up in
the form of a square around the gallows, and
when all the arrangements were made the two
prisoners emerged from the Jail in charge OF
the sheriff, and were marched slowly for
ward-their hands and arms tightly bound
to the scafold. Mr.. Berkely, a colored
preacher, attended them and administered to
them the last services of the church. A hymn
was sung in doleful measure, solemn prayer
extended to the mercy seat, and the prisoners
we're then told to say their last words to their
fellow men. Lucas, much to the surprise OF
those who saw him on the trial, instead OF
being bold and insolent to the end, was agi-
tated and badly frightened. The few words
he said referred only to the GREAT coNsoLA-
T1oN WHICH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST had at
forded him. Harris was stolid stupid look
ing fellow, who seemed utterly incapable Of
realizing that he was upon the verge of eterni-
ty. He professed strong religious faith, too,
and was confident of happy home hereafter
but he stoutly denied his crime, avowing that
he was as innocent "as our Saviour himself or
any of his angels" and thus he died and was
ushered into the presence of his maker
WITH LIE UPON HIS LIPS.
When the two doomed wretches had finished
what they had to say, the sheriff proceeded to
prepare them for their last long leap. Their
feet were bound with cords; black cowls were
drawn over their faces, and last, the fatal
MOOSE WAS FASTENED ROUND THEIR NEcKs.
The sheriff then came down from the plat
form, and upon signal, as the crowd gazed
with breathless excitement, the trap was
sprung, cry Of mingled sympathy and hor-
ror was heard, and there swung the two MUIR
derers between heaven and earth,
sTRANGL1NG, KICKING AND wRIGGL1NG
in the most frightful manner.
1t made ones blood run cold to see it, and
your correspondent quickly turned and left
the grounds.
There are no new political developments
here. The Boilers have some strength among
thenegroes, but not much. The whites gener-
ally will vote the Tomlinson ticket, when they
vote at all. HAL.
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1@~ "Ssal," said one girl to another, "1'm so
glad I hain't got no beau now" "Why so?
asked her companion. "Oh I can just eat as
many oniops as please!' a.
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FORTY MILES OF HoRsE-RIDE IN Two
HoURs.-The announcement that Chan Riti-
ker, better known as the "California Boy"
whose wonderful performances in the saddle
have won for him wide celebrity, would ride
fifty miles in three hours, drew quite fair
number of ladies and gentlemen to the Ham,
tranck Race Course Saturday afternoon. To
enable the young horseman to execute his ar
duous undertaking, dozen fleet California
ponies were in waiting near the grand stand,
thus enabling the rider to change horses at
the end of each mile. Mr. Reticker has up
ward of thirty of these ponies, all selected for
their speed and bottom, which he takes with
him wherever he goes; but it was not neces-
sary to bring them all into requisition for this
race. Four experienced grooms, who also
travel with the horseman, were in attendance.
At precisely 2:51 o'clock, "Chan" stepped
briskly from his dressing-room in the judges
stand, and signaled for the first horse to be
brough up. Reticker is a well-built, active
fne.looking young fellow, and was dressed in
a Jockey costume, consisting of blue shirt, with
wide rolling collar and white cuffs, white cor
duroy knee.breeches, white stockings, stout
riding shoes, and red, white and blue cap
He is about twenty-five years of age, and for
the last ten years has almost literally lived in
the saddle. He was for a long time in the
employ of the Adams Express Company on
the Plains, and when but twelve years of age,
rode pony express from St. Joseph to Sacra'
mento. The wiry little pony was brought up,
paving and prancing, and 50 eager for start
that il seemed rather difficult undertaking
for the rider to mount, With one bound,
however, he was in the Mexican saddle, and
the pony being released, made tremendous
spring and was off like rocket The little
sorrel went flying down the back stretch and
past the halfmile post in LOS, when his rider
evidently checked his speed, and he came in
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did not follow them to the hotel stood upon
the platform, gazing up and down the track
uneasily, but could see nothing at all that
could awaken apprehension.
The one-eyed conductor was nowhere to be
seen, though 1 watched the road, in the direc-
ton where we had passed him, for some time,
expecting every moment to see him come into
sight.
A porter, trundling g. wheelbarrow, passed
me, and of him ventured timidly to enquire:
els there anything the matter with the en-
gine or with the track?"
"Not as I knows on he answered gruffly,
and passed on.
was still terribly uneasy; I was certain
that had not been mistaken in the man or
the signal the latter, especially I remember
ed-a forward motion with both hands, as if
directing the cars to back. [ could recall
distinctly the face and gestures of the conduc-
tor when he had explained it to me, as also
his words, eff ever you see that signal given,
prepare for flying leap for the probabilities
are you'll soon have to take it," and the Ion
ger dwelt upon what had witnessed, the
more convinced did | become that the signal
had not been given causelessly.
Iwent into waiting room to sit down until
could determine what it would be best for
me to do. Ifelt most invincible repugnance
to returning to the cars and continuing my
Journey; the excitement and worry had made
me sick and faint, and I felt that ran a
great risk of becoming i'll before | reached my
journeys end, even if there was no other dan
ger to be dreaded. What if I should stay
over at Lancaster until the next day, and
, telegraph to father to come to me there
And at the same instant remembered that
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-05-30
BY Moody & Royal,
Real Estotp Agents and AuctIOupprs

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF TRULY
LoTHfAN PRS, il CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
Vain pursuance of decree OF the Circuit Court
of Chesterfield county, pronoahced at the May
F. G. Hancock, guardian, against Marion j. Han
cock, Beverly A. Ganeock, and Simon Il. Hancock
the Undersigned special commissioner. VIII sell al
public auction, OIL the premises, on THURSDAY
the 6th day OF June 1872 ut II O'Clock NJ, that De
SIRABI.E LAND, situated mt the Midlothian coal
pits, immediately the Buckingham roal, with the
Richmond and Danville rahroad running through
it. This land has q fine frame dwelling on 1t, con-
taning eight good rooms In good repair, and all the
necessary out-buildings usually found on irst-cass
farm. 80.
The house Is situated about two hundred yards
from Coalaeld station, Oil the Richmond and
Danville railroad, and In a desirable neighbor-
hood. convenient to several churches Of differ
ent denominations, about four miles from the
Huguenot Springs, with. Il conveyance passing the
door twice day to and from the anrns the
l2ol acres Will be sold with the dwelling and out
buildings, and the balance will lt divided Into five or
ten-acre lots to suit purchasers or will be sold
whole. . 80 -#.s'7 - E. 80 =
Parties wishing to secure Il good house In a pleas
ant and convenient nelghborlond should not fail to
attend this SALE The proXisiity Of this farm to n
GOOD market. Odd the facility Of transportation.
make it highly eligible for farming purposes. =.
TERMS: oLe-fOutth cash; balance on u credit of
FOUR eight md twelve months for the defefrrt pay
ments, negotiable notes, Interest added the title
being ret inrd until the whole purchase money Is
PAID. = ne decree directs The commissioners to re.
serve right to all the minerals and metals In said
land or the benefit Of the infant defendants.
plat Of tho above-described land az divided will
be kliown at our Office and on the premises on day
Of sale. ".
Those desiring to attend this sale can 60 on the
cars, leaving Richmond on the O'Clock train, and
~''' " Wv '''~ ~ - - i. G. HANCOCK, s5
MOODY & RoYALL, Auctionecrs. my 2S-td
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-05-30
BY Lee ( Goddiu, AucdoneeIs,
,a No. lIl3 Main street.
BEAUTIFUL AND TRULY VALUA-
ID BILE SUBURBAN RESIDENCE On. TIKI


BEAUTIFUL AND TRULY VALUA-
ID BILE. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE On, THE
WILLIAMSBURG ROAD, EAST OF THE CITY
OF RICHMOND. ONE-HALF MILE BEYOND
THE CORPORATE IlMITS. OPPOSITE THE
RESIDENCE OF ROBERT T. BROOKE, ESQ,
AND ADJOINING THE PROPERTY FOR
MERLY OWNED BY R.sW. MCGRUDER, ESQ.,
FOR SALE AT AUCTION.-By request OF the
owner, who resides In California. we shall sell on
TUESDAY, lth day Of June. 1879, on the premises,
ut o'clock p. NJ, that ERY VALUABLE AND
ATTRACTIVE C0UNTRY-SEAT situated as de-
scrtbed above. The mansion Is of brick two stories
high, contains eight roems-large. airy, and Bellas-
ranged; besides, brick kitchen, stable, carriage
house, cowho1se, dairy, and fcehouse. All I'm good
repair and theentire premises wel enclosed with
oak and pine fencing. 80 ss IL, E{.sys
This property has about nine acres of highly-im-
proved land, and Is well stocked with IN orchard Of
The largest collection OF choice fs.t. such as pears
ahout seventy reeS peaches, apples, cherries, and
damsons, and an extensive arbor of very dHe-
grapes. - - Ssts 4f5attss3 :
The front grounds are very tastefuily hid ont and
adorned with beautiful Shrubbery. .cga..} s.ys2
Upon the premises 10 a well Of most e1cssient VIZ
This property IL situated In M excellent neigh
borfood, within thirty minutes drive OF tne Ga4i-
toll, and may be regarded as one OF the most
sc1tS now on the maSket.t .tess3 ss ttsSsLss
TERMS: One-fourfn caah: rtsid at 9, y, and ~
months for negotiable Iape Wit. TX Fer cent tn-
terest added. and secured by = trust ceed
Taxea for the present year 70 be paid iy a.pnr-
chaser. LEE " Huo4EyS,
my 81 AHcsioIeers.