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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
SOME SUGGESTIVE inquiries.

Action taken by the City Coencil may be re-
considered. Errors Of judgment may he re-
paired. Is it not infinitely better to do this, re-.
cure the good opinion Of that portion of the
community whose opinions are worth respect
and promote harmony and good feeling in the
ranks Of Republicans, than to engage in violent
efforts to crush all dissenting expression;
We address these inquiries to the Republican
members Of Council. There is not one Of them
for whose election the COMMERCIAL did not ear
nestly labor in the belief that they would be
better friends to a correct system Of municipal
government, than their political opponents. The
friendly feeling Of these gentlemen, AZ well as
their official reputation, we value. Mr.. Hayes,
himself, who has so sought to place the mark Of
his displeasure upon our criticism, was warmly
supported in these columns. And there are
other gentlemen in the body, whose correct pri-
7ate life, and general independence Of character
makes us reluctant to believe that they mean tc
adhere to an unfortunate action, and attempt tc
repress all disapproyal Of it,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
CoNsUL-GENERAL ToRBERTs ACTION IN
THE HOUARD CASE

The papers sent to Congress by Secretary
Fish, in relation to DR.. Houard, do not indicate
any support Of the charges, freely made or inti-
mated in some Of the newspapers, that General
Torbert, (of this State). our Consul at Havana,
has been neglectful OF the proper and efficient
performance Of his dnty. 1t seems that he was
instructed to request uf the Captain General Of
Cuba copy Of the charges against DR.. Houard,
and Of the record Of the proceedings Of the
Court-martial before which his case was heard.
To this request the Captain General replied that
the Consult General had no right to ask for in
formation in regard to the case, but it should
come to him from the Spanish Minister, and
that neither the Captain General nor the Consul
General had right to correspond diplomati-
cally.
As the Captain General thus refused, upon this
shabby pretence, to furnish the documents, Gen
eral Torbert's duty in that regard ended, OF
course, and the State Department made applica.
tion for them at Madrid, but as yet without sue
cess.
That our Consul has been in any particular ne
glectful of his duties, we do not believe, for
moment and knowing his character, we are sure
that he would be jealous to serve his country
and her citizens, to the utmost extent Of diplo.
matte propriety. AS we have already said, moth
ing to the contrary appears in the State Depart
ments reports
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

Long DrOught-The Wells and streams ow
1t may be surprising to the dwellers in cities,
but it is fact that aprotracted season Of drought
has prevailed throughout the country. The past
winter was very dry and the wells, springs, and
streams are unusually low. Many wells that are
seldom known to fail, have given out, and the
rainfall, thus far, does not seem to have re-
supplied them
The winter indeed has been unusually severe,
and protracted very late into the spring. In
Northern Delaware, the plows Of the farmers
have just been started, and little progress has
been made in preparing ground for the early
crops. Last year these operations we're not less
than fortnight earlier, on the average Indeed
the ground has remained frozen, in shaded spots,
till within day two, and when it is considered
that this frost set in, on the 9th Of November,
and never was thawed out during the interyen-
ing time, the long period Of the cold weather
becomes appreciable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
WILMINGTON. DKL.
Wednesday Afternoon, April 3.
SETTLE THE MAIN QUESTION FIRST /!

1t is neither reasonable, nor prudent, for the
friends Of Equal Representation to announce at
present a specific and detailed plan for securing
the desired Reform. 1t is not reasonable, for no
deliberate body, in which the various opinions
as to method could be collected and generalizei'
has been assembled on the subject, and no
means Of supplying the lack has been otherwise
adopted. 1t is not wise, either, because, il an
elaborate plan were now to be announced, op-
portunity would be given to the opponents of
Reform to raise contest on minor points, and
to cover up the main question, with multitude
Of petty disputes over mere details.
The continued call of the Gazette therefore,
for some precise proposition is only shrewdly-
devised method Of calling away the public atten-
ton from the vital issue, whether in the law
making body Of this State, all citizens shall be
equally represented This is the question, ant
the whole question. II must not be obscured b.
contention over some other matter, that may
come up for consideration, after this is disposed
Of and very possibly may never come up at all.
1t must not be forgotten that,a yet the DEM
ocratic newspapers, with a single exception,
oppose the estabishm ,nt Of E lual Representa-
ton. The Gazette wants partial concession Of
their rights to the citizens residing North OF
Duck Creek. and hopes that " some principle
that may seem feasible" may be discovered o
invented, to take the place of the true and grea
principle itself. The fact is that it is shiverinG
and shifting between its fear Of the awakening
anger Of the disfranchised people and its obiga
tion to the clique of party leaders at Dover
Georgetown, and Milton, who hold the Demo
cratic Party of Delaware in close captivity, an,
thorough control.
But whatever schemes may be proposed, let tn
people first secure favorable settlement Of Tia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
sptfiaI autifts.

YTNHK CHICAGO. DANvILLR AND VIM
n CKNNKs RAILROAD Ia finished line,
running through one of the richest portions of ILL.,
noIs and connecting Chicago by the shortest route
with the celebrated Block Coal fields of Indiana,
and by way Of Evansville and Nashville with the
entire South. It's mortgage debt is s9,5o0.OOO. or
about SIS 70 the mile Although but Just opened
IL ia already earning, net, NoRS THAN THR sNTRH IN
rKxEsf on ali Its bonds ne are now selling the last
Of the Issue at % and accrued interest They pay
per ceat gold Full particulars furnished appli-
cation in person or by mail, to Meaars. JOHN NO
LEAR a SON. Bankers. wi mlngton, Del. Mesars.
R ROBINSON CO., Bankers, wilmington. Del
orw. B. sHATTUCK Co, Bankers.
General Agents, No Is Nassau Street.
jani5-sm-d&w New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
From our Late Edition Of Yollorday.l
New York.

PROF. MoRsE-BoY NoRrAILY INIURED-TRIAL OF
MICHAEL HAYEs-sTATE SENATE SPOTTED FEVER.
New YORK, April ?.
Prof. Morse's death is momentarily expected.
Frederick Pope knocked down a boy named
Jacob lIouser, and then drove pick axe through
the boys intestines, ,mortally iniuring him. Pope
has fled.
The trial OF Michael Hayes, for the murder Of
James ODonnel, fifteen years ago, commenced
to-day.
A Bill was introduced in the State Senate fin
ing newspapers one thousand dollars each for
publishing abortion advertisements.
Two deaths, yesterday, from spotted fever
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

If man wants to stop his paper lie has a
night to do go without being abused therefor.--
Ere'y Ecening.
Hesi unquestionaby who said he hadn't ?
But suppose public official incensod because a
newspaper disapproves his course, does it as a
means Of expressing his anger The act itself
is triding, but the motive and spirit every thing.
and such an attempt to rebuke and intimidate
an organ Of public opinion, pursuing its just and
legitimate course Of duty, should be promptly
and effectually resented. 1t will be. in this
quarter
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Engl and.

VOLUNTEERS REvIEwED-BRADLAUGH' LECTURE
IN FAVOR OF a REPUBLIC
LONDON April 2.
review OF the volunteers took place, yester-
day, at Brighton. Twenty thousand volunteers
appeared, but the review was considered a
failure.
Mr.. Bradlaugh lectured at Glasgow, last night
in favor of Republic. It oceasioned much
disorder and an attack upon the building, break
ing the windows The rioters stoned the police,
but none were seriously injured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
tFrom the n. Y. Herald, ]

The latest report in London is that the Queen
will abdicate in favor Of the Prince of Wales AZ
soon as his health ia fully restored.
The Suez Canal receipts are increasing at a
gratifying rate. The receipts in January were
nearly double those in the same month last year,
\ Jerseyman has established pigeon shoot =
ing park in which no pigeons are to be admitted.
Wooden balls are TO take their place and Bergh
is not expected to interfere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
The Maryland and Delaware shin IN

The Maryland and Delaware ship Canal.
Notice is elsewhere given by the corporations
Of the Maryland and Delaware Slip Canal Com
pAny, that they will attend, at a specified place
in Baltimore, on April 18th, to receive subsctip-
tion to the capital stock Of the enterprise. We
observe among the corporators, Us,s. Senate
Yickers, State Senator Earle, State Controller
Woolford, and other prominent Maryland gem
tlnrnnr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Have Youacou1hs

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 col hoarseness sore throat Group asth-
ma whOOplng cough, &C Every sufferer should not
neglect 10 buy It For sale at all the Drug Stores.
None genuine without the signature Of RUSSELL 4
Lands, Proprietors, on 0urside wrapper OF each
bottle. ian6-3m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
The Fire nt Rockaway.

SUPPOSED TO BE THE WORK OF AN INcENDIARy.
NEW YORK, April 2.
1t is suspected that the fire at Rockaway, by
which the McGivin house was burned, and in
which his wife and children persisted, was the
work Of an incendiary as there we're three thou
sand dollars in cash. in the house at the time,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Congress.
WASHINGTON, April 2.

WASHINGTON, April 2.
SENATE.
A letter was read, signed by Generals Wade
Hampton, Kershaw, and NJ. c. Butler, denying
any connection with the Ku Klux association. as
charged by Mr.. Elmunds, in the Senate.
HOUSE.
Mr. Hooper presented a memorial from the
Utah Conyention, praying for the admission as
a State, Of Deseret. Referred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
French Mustard PIasters

Keep unaltersd Tor length Of tine, are portable,
cleanly, convenient and always effective. trial
viii convince those who have never used them Of
the usefulness, handiness, economy, and prompt
energy Of this Indispensable medical agent. A
fresh supply, just received by
z. bkIN0HURST Co,
Corner sixth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
chamoIs sklnsI Channels skins

choice and nne selection Just received: direct
Importation. Now is the ttne TO buy them cheap
carefully selected for family USE TO clean silver and
glass ware without scratching; come along soon.
Also full and fresh steck 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., 1872-04-03

EGold closed yesterday at lO95s. Governments
declined 1G@1(. The Philadelphia stock market
was active, closing steady, Cotton was un-
changed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Morse's R.vIvun1. for the Hair.

Cure and Preventive Of Cholera in Poultry for sale
by E BhlNGHUhST a Co, Apothecaries,
Cor. xth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

wedding took place at La Crosse q day or
two ago at which, according to the Democrat
tine bride was given away by the city and the
city was glad to get rid Of her.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
H0UsE.
Maryland.

BALr-RooN FLOOR GIVES wAY-Two KILLED AND
TWELVE WOUNDED.
BALTIMORE, April 2.
The floor Of ballroom at Frederick, Nd,
gave way during colored festival. last night.
There were two killed and twelve wounded.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Vertebrnted Cathetera.
shocklex q hnman,a

new article, very desirable in special cases
X. BRlNGHUkST 60.
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Menrher Record.

REPORT or THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April q
Probabilities Clear and pleasant weather
will continue over the Middle States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
HIGH Rock

And Excelsior sarat ga Waters; vichy, Upper Blue
Lick, bethesda and Bedford Spring Waite on
dTapght at SMITH PAINTERS,
Seventh and Market streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
carbolic DisInfectIng Powder,

For the prevention and destruction OF nOxioul
odOrs, infectious diseases, insects vermin, &c., dc
For sale In one pound boxes Tor 25 cents or in buk
at 70 cents per pound, by
b. 4 c. SHOEMAKER,
s09 Market street, Institute Building.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, tS'indass
E1oepted) al the COMMERCIAL BUILDING, South-Fesf
Corner FS5lh AID Marhsf Streets. Too Cents copy.
sss Dollars a year, b. Haail or ssrrsd By carriers
tAyOagAotR ne city.
THB DRLAFARB TRIBUNE, (Festiy,l he grea
s1insslar ogpan af RaraeTs and FSritgro'osrs pub
ltsAsd erery Thursday naorni'l9, at Tspo Deilars a
Yer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

Great discovery, and just what is needed The
cheapest ana the best; nuly 80 cents per bOttle
stores the hair To It's original color, thout inuring
the roots; makes lhe halT soft and silky ressy aud
elegant; sold at FUSTEh'S DRUG STORE,
Front and West Wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Marvln,a cod llvar oI

Also Moller's, Hazard X Car5well's, BaSers and
WiOor s. with Lime,) all nrstclass articles Sold
10y SMITH PAINTER, Druggists
Seventh and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03

For mending china, glassware, &C., transparent
strong and durable. Sold by
SMITH Il PAINTER, Druggists,
Seventh and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
CarboIic DisInfectlng Powder
RaIIeV's Saline Aneyiep+

Quite as efcacOus and pleasant as Tarrant's al
half the pliCe. Sold by
SMITH PAINTER, Druggists
Seventh and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Murray's and Dinneford's Fluid

maRneSid.
English remedies OF high reputation, for Constipa.
lion, Sick Headache, Acldly y Uf the stomach, Sc.
Sold by SMITH a PAINTER, Druggists
Seventh and Market atreeta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-03
Sprtial alOtirrs.

Afford prompt relief in Asthma, Sold by
SMITH Il PAINTER, Druggists,
Seventh and Market street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-02
New York, aug 1-2w

MIs" REVOLUTIONS NEVER GO BACKWARD
The philosophical theory that the human system
when weakened by disease, oppressive heat, ex-
cessIye labor or any other cause should be toned
and nvigorated instead Of being subjected to the
action Of depicting drugs, is ginning ground
every day The introduction of Hostcttcr's
Stomach B!tcrS twenty years ago gave power
full influence to this common sense idea AS the
extraordinary efficacy Of the Great Vegetable
Restorative became known, multltudes OF de-
bilitated invalids turned with loathing trt m the
nalseous and strength-destroy potions with
which it WAS then the fashion to drench the sick,
to this rcnovating, appetizing, Vitalizing prepa-
ration derived from the finest roots, herbs and
banks placed by botanical research at the dis
posul of medical science. Revolutions never go
backward From that time to the present the
Importance of assisting and reinforcing nature
in her struggles with disease has been more and
more widely and keenly appreciated by the sick
and the suffering lntens of thousands of house
holds Hostctter's Btters are looked upon as the
one thing needful in cases of Dyspepsia General
Debility, Constipation Nervous Weakness,
Chills and Fever, Bilious Affections and Ill con-
dilions of the body lind mind that betoken
lack of vital energy. When the quicksilver
ranges high and the solid flesh is resolving itself
into den under the iervid temperature this
agreeable tonic is the best possible safeguard
against all the disorders generated by sultry
and unwholesome atmosphere ltprcvents and
relieves lassitudc and languor and enables the
system to endure with impuny an unusual
amount of excrtion. OF all invlgoratng and
regulating medicines, it is the purest and most
wholesome: ~ Z9-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-02
BOARD OF HEALTH.

Pursuant to a call Of the Health Officer, the
newly elected members Of this Board met Fri
day evening, July 18th, 1872, ut three o'clock,
in the rooms Of tho Young Mems Christian AS
Present: DR. B. Brown, c. G. Berry, James
w. Nails Josiah Ford, Michael Smith, Richard
A. Rudd and james Entwisle, jr.
A quorum being present, the Board proceeded
to organize.
Dr. B. Brown took the chair.
James EnLwise, jr., was elected Secretary,
and Lemucl Roby, Messenger
Mr.. }. II Burroughs having declined to serve,
Mr.. VIM. II. Muir was elected to fill the vacancy.
On motion of Mr.. Nails, it was ordered that
the compensation of the Messenger be fixed al
two dollars for each session of the Board.
On motion of G.. q. Berry, the usual notice
WAS ordered to be given to the citizens, viz: To
cooperate with the Board in keeping the city in
clean and healthy condition, by removing
from their premises all offensive or deletcrlous
matter ut once, which may tend TO promote or
produce disease.
The Secretary was directed to prepare regis
ter for nuisnnces, that the citizens might be en-
ablcd to place them on record, and the Superin-
tendent of Police was directed to call at his
office daily, list the nuisanccs, and proceed al
once to the member in whose district the matter
complained of was located, and cause the same
to be removed Immediately, according to the
law in the case made and provided.
Lie CITY WIS uiSIIP-ICQ dIiu oI'
portioned as follows:
lst Distrct-East of Royal, south Of Prince st.
2d-South Of Prince, between Royal and
Washington.
3d-South of Prince, west of Washington.
4th-Between King and Prince, west of WISH,
ington.
5th-Betwecn King and Prince, between Roy
al and Washington.
6th-Between King and Prince, east Of Royal.
1th-EaSt Of Royal, north OF hing.
Sth-Bctween Royal and Washington, north
of King.
9th-West of Washington, north Of King.
In the First District Richard A. Rudd; I'd,
Chas. G. Berry ID, James W. Nails; 4th, Jo-
sah Ford; 9Th, James Entwisle, jr.; eth, Chas.
l.. Neaie; 7th, Geo. Ii. Robinson 9Th, VIM. IL.
Muir; 9Th, Michael Smith.
On motion of e. G. Berry, the Secretary wa:
directed to codfy all acts or parts of acts passed
by the City Council defining the prerogaatiVes OF
this Board, and present the same at the next
meeting.
On motion the Board adjourned subject to
the call of the President. Teste:
B. BROWN, MD, President.
JAS ENTwIsLE, Jr., Sccty. iy G-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-02
Local BreFities.

The colored Masons, of this place, had an
excursion to Carlin' Springs, yesterday.
Attention is directed to the sale of valuable
real estate advertised TO take place tomorrow.
The sale Of railroad tickets at the Maryland
avenue depot, in Washington, has been stopped
There was fine prospect for a heavy RAIN
last night-but the clouds passed over giving
ouly slight shower.
Considerable disorder and some fighting oc-
Cured at Carin's Springs, yesterday, among
the colored excursiouists from this city.
The Injunction case of Swain VS.. the n.y.
draulon Fire Company, will be tried before
Judge Lowe at Chambers, tomorrow morning,
at ten clock.
The Executive Committee Of the Greeley
and Brown club are to meet tins evening al
IIarlow's building, to complete the organlza'
ton of the club Ft.
Watermclons and peaches are arriving quite
plcntilully, and are selling on the wharf.-the
former at from So to $l3 per hundred, and the
latter at ST. per box.
The sturgeon that are now sold in Market
are all caught between Mount Vernon and
GIymont, but few, if any, having lately been
| taken above the first named point.
There is a talk of establishing several OF
the pumps in different quarters of the city
They would be useful at all times, and espccl
ally in droughts such as we now have.
Again is attention called to the complaints
made by persons living near the Gshw hart, Of
the disorlcrly and disreputable behavior OF the
inmates of what is knows as "Devil's Row.
The horse stolen from Mr.. Edmund Hunt a
few nights ago, has been traced to Occoquan,
through which place he passed the night alter
he was stolen. An unknown white man was
riding him.
Captain Joseph Baxter, of the schooner o.
his name, whose arrival is noticed III the ma
rine news in to-day's Gazette, fell down the
hold of his vessel in Boston, and injured him.
self so badly that he had to be left there
Some difficulty has existed for week past
among portion of the colored stevedores on
the wharf about wages, and there has been
some talk of strike. This morning two OF a
gang employed in unloading vessel at Reed 5
wharf had disturbance with their boss, but
were Quoted without resort to blows.
I The late arrest and filming of the parties en-
gagged in depositing filth from Washington in
the river near this city, has not had the anti
cpatcd effect, for all day yesterday aud to-day
they were engaged in the same work: As the
deposit is made within range of Fort Foot, tits
suggested that the commandment there try the
effect of shot or two from his guns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-02
BY Green e. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctoneersl
COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA,
VA.-By virtue Of decree of the Corporation
Court for the city of Alexandria, rendered ut
the une term, 1872, Of said Court, in the suit of
Isaac Nj. Veitch and wife VS.. John A. Veitch
and wife ct ais, the subscriber Commissioner,
appointed by the said decree, will expose to sale,
at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 3D. day
of August, 1872, ut II m, in front of the Man.
sion House, the following described REAL ES-
TATE of which William Veitch died seized,
to wit:
No. l. A TENEMENT and LOT OF ksssssAf
GROUND on the west side of Alfred st., .g#Il.
between King and Prince streets, in front 70 It,,
and in depth 10 feet to an alley, with the use of
said alley.
No. 2 A TENEMENT and LOT OF fh;..zzAa
GROUND on the cast side of Payne ST., .RaIa.
between King and Prince in front to feet and
in depth I23 feet S inches.
No 3. A LOT OF GROUND on the west
side of ST. Asaph street, between Duke and
Wolfe in front 40 feet, and in depth l23 IT, S in.
No T. A LOT OF GROUND on Franklin
street and Strand, Of which the mcles and
bounds will be given on the day o. sale.
Terms of Sale One-tenth cash on the day OF
sale; the residue of the purchase money in three
equal payments at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day OF sale, with interest; the
deferred payments to be secured by the notes
of the purchasers, with approved security, and
the retention of the title to the property until
they are paid. Stamps and conveyancng at tho
cost of purchaser. ALBERT STU ART,
" 3-ccts Comm'r. of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-02

BY Green e. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
GALE OF VALUABLE LOTS.-Will be Of
~ fered by public auction, on TUESDAY, the
10Th day OF July 1872, ut II o clock M, in front
of the Mansion House Hotel, the following de-
scribed LOTS:
ONE SQUARE OF GROUND, bounded by
Madison, Wythe West and Payne streets.
ONE QUARTER OF A SQUARE, on the
northwest corner Of Cameron and Payne streets.
ONE QUARTER OF A SQUARE, on the
southeast corner Of st. Asaph and Pcndlcton SITS
ONE-HALF OF A SQUARE, on West,
Montgomery and Corporation line.
Terms ut sale
CHAS. G. ALEXANDER
WILLIAM MCGUIRE
jy20 is Ex'rs. Of Gus. b. Alexander, decd.
NO~The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, August Sd, at the same hour
and place. jy Bots