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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
WILMINGTON, DEL. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1872

to) is the detention of the mails. Business is
ten or twelve hours behind hand at the post
Office and probably will not get Strengthened out
before Monday or Tuesday next. Yesterdays
New York papers did not reach us until late In
the evening, and that upon a line that is kept
open ON all ordinary occasions. As for the Vest
ern routes, they are completely demoralized.
The South is more on time, though still laggard.
State communication was up to noon, to-day,
completely cut of. Even the little West Chester
road, (but 2S miles long all todd was dead lock.
Suburban people generally say they neUer did, -
but then they fOrgot-it is the hardest thing in
the world to remember the weather from year to
year, Not but that there is good ground for
forgetfulness in this instance.
gave you hint Of the sorry prospect OF the
Opera Season last week and since then the worst
has happeI cd in an untimely burst up Of the en-
terprse. This, too, will doubtless be laid to the
account Of the storm,-but unfairly. True, the
greatest attraction could not have drawn an au-
dience last night, but the weather was good
enough for the most part and the mischief was
really done before the Beautiful Snow put in an
appearance. In truth ii was the badest, most
preposperous operate Scheme ever broached
here. II had destruction written on its forehead,
nor could the balmiest of atmospheres have
saved it, There was nothing to save. Lucca
and Kellogg are artists, but the troupe as q
whole was wretchedly bad. 1t is hoped that
this experiment may be lesson to managers,
not to attempt to deceive the public by offering
Prima Donna without adequate support OF
singers, orchester or Chorus. INDEX.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
PERSONA. AMD PARTICULAR.

Standardization Du1can.
Senator Morrill,, Of Maine, is quite i'll.
Minister Washbun sails for France to-day.
Prince Alexander, OF Russia, was rather tet-
ter yesterday.
The Pope has broken diplomatic relations
with Switzerland.
Only one American was lost by the wreck of
the steamship Germany.
1t is Rev. W. II. Alger, Of Boston, who is
writing the life Of Edwin Forest.
In Colorado when lady wears much Jewell
ry she is described az being we'll ''salted"
Joe Jefferson reappears, on Wednesday eve
ming next, at Ford's Opera House, Baltimore.
The King of the Sandwich Islands is dead
His name was Kamehameha and he was the last
of his line.
Cincinnati couples can 20 to the Rev. Mr..
1ocum for matrimony and To Lawyer Severance
for divorce.
Our late minister to st. Petersburg, the ex-
Governor OF Pennsylyania, IL giving Curtin lee
lures on Russia.
"A San Francisco widower advertises for
son-in'law. One with no objection to go into
the country preferred.
Duluth brags Of ice fourteen feet thick and
st. Paul tells about weather which froze q fea-
ther bed as stiff as poker.
"A hole in the coat-pocket Of Mr.. Weisseger of
huBuhlht 10 W beNeu up Dbthueo uo odll y uuu
the $4,000 that dropped through the aperture
Two years ago, in Augusta, Me-, four coup
les were married at the same time. Since then
two have parted and two have applied for diyor-
ces.
The table on which the Declaration of Inde-
pendance was signed is now in possession OF the
Laurens family in South Carolina, one of their
ancestors having been a signer. .....I
The Philadelphia Inquirer accords great
praise to Mayor Stokley. II says that Philadel-
phia has never had chief executive officer who
has displayed more energy and determination.
To buy Of an advertiser is to buy OF man
most likely to have fresh stock OF goods on
hand from the fact that this advertisements have
enabled him to sell the previous stock easily and
rapidly.
The style Of locking bracelet on the fair
ones arm for the engagement gift has been
adopted and some of the New York girls say they
they will have to quit flirting or get their arms
extended.
The state constabulary Of Boston, on Christ
mas day, visited several gambling establish
ments, arrested eighty-nne PERSONS and seized
furniture and implements valued at five thou
sand dollars,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Philadelphia Topics.

Two of the chairs OF '7G have found their
way to Independence Hall.
The star expresses sympathy for the " dsa-
bled artists" but none for the management
which precipitated the operatio iascO.
The Penna. Central, "PenH" says, will have
trains running straight through from Philadel-
phia to the City of Mexico before the centennial.
An ordinance was introduced into Council,
Thursday. prohibiting the construction OF man
Hards and corniees Of wood or other combustible
material
Annie Murray was struck with bottle by
Emma Jane Wallace, on Christmas day and
nothing was seen Of her until the next evening,
when the rats were lunchng OF her dead body
The deepest snow since 1856
"A solicitor, at a salary Of 1900, is 10 be
appointed by the Mayor.
"A range boiler exploded in Frankford yes
terday, by which the windows and doors Of the
room were knocked out and the servant girl
sustained compound fracture Of the thigh.
Amanda Beebe is another victim Of mall
practice, but it is believed ii was the work Of
her own hands,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Amuaenents.
THE CHAPLAIN sIsrEns, AVID COMPANY.

THE CHAPMAN SISTERS, AND COMPANY.
The performance at the Opera House, last
evening, certainly did not lack life, spirit or
variety. The Misses Chapman are good ac-
tresses, fine dancers and charming singers
Their appearance in Lille Don GiOudnnt was
picturesque and artistic.
The transformations Of Mr.. Morris, in his
character sketches, were more quickly and deftly
done than any we remember. His arrangement
of dress must be very ingenious. Mr. Collins, is
a fine singer and The part he took in BdtNeys
Courtship was q hugely enjoyable one. The
ballad "Mollie Darlin'" was oharmingly rem
dered.
Mr. Fortesque, both in the farce OF the Jeat-
olts Husband, and in the BurleHque, showed de-
cided talent as a low comedian. Compared with
Leilingwell-which is very likely to be done
We think him much the better.
DoNINIcK MURRAY.
This popular actor appears here on the first
three evenings OF next week. See the announce
meat elsewhere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
A Mitn,. rIlIe 10 Rnnl Eatnte.

Judge Drummond, of the United States Circuit
Court, has recently decided case at Chicago,
Illinois, involving wifes title to real estate in
that State. In this case the property was CON
veyed by the husband when solvent to third
party, and reconveyed to the wife. Thehusband
afterwards became bankrupt. His creditors
held that under the statute Of Illinois the wife
could not hold separate estate acquired from
her husband, and uuder the common law the
husband was entitled to the rents and profits Of
the wifes real estate during coverture. Both
points were sustained by Judge Drummond, but
his decision had saving clause. He ordered
a referee to provide for the maintenance Of the
wife and family on the principle that where a
party in seeking equity he must do equity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Late Fires,

The freight sheds on the south side of Long
Wharf, Boston, adjoining the Philadelphia
steamship pier, were burned yesterday, with
Sl00, 900, worth Of merchandise.
A fire at Wilmington N. O., on Thursday night,
destroyed number Of buildings, including the
stores of ]. B. Huggins, B. II. Mohr, and H.
Fine, and private residences of F. ]. Lord and
600.
There " as another large fire in New York yes
terdAy morning, which destroyed MAillArd's con-
fectionery establishment and two buildings in
the rear, fronting on Mercer street. The total
loss is estimated at 100000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Marine News.

NEW CASTLE, Dec. 81.
Vessels reported yesterday still remain. Moth
ing passing either way. Ice heavy, and all over
the river. Wind, NV. Thermometer, 10.
Since the above report was made, some twen-
ty vessels have run in for proteoton from the
ice and for assistance this morning from the ice
boats. Among the craft now in the barber, there
are two square rigged barks and one ship, p,appar-
emily foreign.
LEwEs, Dec. a.
Bark Ohanticleer, from Brunswick, Ga with
lumber. for PhilAdelphiA, dragged on the bar in
tight. The hArbor is frozen over this morning.
but not suffi ,ient to bear a mans weight Par
ties have come of by laying down planks and
dragging boats. Vessels in harbor are reported
as slowly drifting out with the ice. Wind, N. W..
Thermometer ~.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
stock and Real Estats in somerset Coun

HEAVY SALES BUT LIGHT RETURNS.
The heaviest transfer Of stocks and real estate
known to have taken place in Somerset county
for long time were made on the 10th inst.
Both sold very low, as the prices will show:
''Brownstone" farm of $50 aci es, sold for
about $6500.
"Dingley Dell" was sold in two tracts-the
first, Of 292 acres, to Nathan s. Lankford, for
$3.50, and the second, OF 800 acres, to Levin p
Bowland, for $2, 900.
lot near Princes Anne, of acres, to Judge
Irving for S505.
house and lot in Princess Anne, now in the
occupancy Of VIM. F. Robinson for dwelling
and stove store, TO Daniel Collins, for $2050.
Two hundred and forty-two shares Of L. s. r..
II. Stock were purchashed by II. F. Brattan for
70 cents per share.
Twenty-Five hundred and fifty dollars worth
OF the first mortgage bonds OF the same road
brought only 10 cents in the dollar.
Stocks in the Worcester 4 Somerset II. r. sold
higher, and brough from 20 to 35 cents per share.
The par value Of the shares is $25.
Other stocks in the f. s. Railroad the par
value oil which is $50, sold at II cents per share.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Weut New Jernor AnnIr..

Much building has been done in Swedesboro
the past season.
Joseph Jessup Esq. OF Mullica Hill is spoken
of for the vacant judgship OF Gloucester county.
The Diament mill property at Harrisonville,
has been purchased by Parker Lppincott, for
slIS00.
At Woodstown the schools are so full that
other children are refused admission. At one
time it was even proposed to discharged the
smaller ones to make room for the larger, but
this has been abandoned now, and the larger
ones are still out.
Zenas Emory, editor OF the Swedesboro'
Times, died OF consumption, recently.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
MarriagEs.

REED-HILL.-At St. James Church. Port Deposit
Md, Christmas day, by Rev. j. Martin, w lillian .
Reed, OF Wilmington, Del, 10 Miss Mollie v: Hill
OF Rock Springs, Cecil Co., Md,
FOARD-BYRNE-I the Smyrna Z. Church, on
Thursday, December 26th, by Rev. DR.. Morsel /,
Mr.. Jefferson B. Foard, OF Middetown, and Miss
Fannie Byrne, Of Philadelphia.
HILL-DEAN.-On IT. ursday morning, Doc. 26th,
is q by the Rev. A. Brlndle at the residence Of
the brides father, John Huston Hill TO susana,
eldest daughter OF William and Margaret Dean, a. 4
OF Newark, Del. No cards.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

The Norfolk steamer George Leary arrived
safely at Baltimore yesterday She was detain-
ed by the ice in Chesapeake Bay.
The heavy rains in CALIFORNIA have swelled all
the rivers and rendered travel difficult and dan
gerous."
The New York Superintendent OF Buildings
ands OF buildings in that city more dangerous
than the one burned in Centre street"
The bodies of the poor girls and boy who per-
ished by the Centre street fire in New York are
still beneath the ruins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
FIRST EDITION.
900 p. M.
shipping Disasters.

STEAMER AND ovER FIFTY BARaEs WRECKED BY
ICE.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. 2S.
The steamer Celeste was wrecked by the ice
The crew and passengers we're landed by life
boats, and then walked sixty miles to Brownsville,
suffering intensely.
Over fifty barges and fiat boats are wrecked
here with two hundred thousands bushels Of coal
and five millions Of feet Of lumber
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Chester Notes.

Christmas was very quiet.
South Chester is ready to pay its bonds matur-
ing january LIST.
Chester was more matrimOnially inclined this
year than for many proceeding ones.
Navigation is difficult on the Delaware, but
tho ice does not extend entirely across the river
at Chester.
It was too cold for the target practice Of the
Gartsides on Christmas, and 10 it was postponed
until New Years.
Rev. Mr.. Gerhett, OF the NJ. L Church. OF
South Chester has obtained permission from
the Bishop to remain where he is, and will con-
tinue with his present congregation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
New Castle News.


TIE HARBoR.-Some fifteen or twenty schoon-
ers are laying to, out of the way Of the ice Two
barks and one ship, are also in, waiting for the
ice boats.
SPECIE PAYMENT The crews on board Of the
three square riggers" have recently been paid
of, and in gold, too. and New Castle ia reaping
a benefit, without paying any premium. These
jolly tars are making it lively with their jnging
gold.
SLEIaHNd.-The sleighing is excellent-never
better, and improves with the increase Of travel
in sleighs Every one who can, is enjoying the
sport.
TIE NEW PRR.-The severe cold weather
vetoed the finishing Of the new pier, and moth
ing more can be done till the weather moderAtes.
THE TAsKEB LoAN.-The new Building and
Loan Association organized here week or so
since, seems to be in q hourishing condition.
Nearly three hundred shares Of the stock have
been subscribed for, and more are wanted. The
Association adopted the name Of the Tasker
Building and Loan Association.
GRAIN SHIPMENrs.-There is q large amount
or grain arriving here by rail, for reshipment by
water. 1t comes, principally, from down the
State and Eastern Shore. Three large vessels
are now at the wharf, taking in cargoes.
THE FAR-The Catholic fair in progress for
some time past, closed last evening, with very
satisfactory results. A few articles remain to be
sold at auction this ovoning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Iudrn nnrelI,a Oonrt.

1t is about time to squelch the story that the
suppression OF the New Orleans Times was a
piece Of despotism of Judge Durelfs Court. As
the difficulty is one between the Times editor
and an old business partner, who is rabid Dem
tcrat and has nothing whatever to do with poll
tics, it would be well enough to cancel the lie
that has been sent abroad at once. Weed is a
bankrupt and is charged with swindling his part
ter since he went through the Bankrupt Court
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

SLEIaHING AcOIDENT.-Yest afternoon,
Mr. Jones Guthrie left his sleigh, with his wife
in it, standing in front Of Springer's hat store,
while he went within. The horse became rest
less and started of, first in walk, but quicken
ed his steps TO fast pace, when the sleigh
struck a snow drift and overturned, throwing
Mrs. G.. out. She was not injured. The horse
then started in run and took up only when he
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
IiEwEa Dec 27
NeiGhDOiing Counties.

-Porks sells in oxford at Sc. turkeys II to
1885,, and chickens 13 to 14c.
Henry Spence. son OF the murdered Amanda,
has been sent to the Insane Asylum.
The Local Option Committee for Chester
county is now in working order, and solicits aid.
Joseph McManus has been held in $25 900
bail in Reading for seduction and breach OF
promise on oath Of Miss Mary Mishler.
-Reading has a larger volunteer fire depart
ment than any other city in the United States,
comprising,a as it does, nearly two thousand mem
bara
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE COUNTY,

fredericksburg is lamenting because it has had
no snow.
The Enterprise Mills at Denton are running
again, but the Brick Mills are at a stand, owing
TO the break Of the race.
Ninety-six marriage license have been issued,
this year, against so last year. 1
A young man from the country went into Dem
ton with couple to be married, last week, and
got drunk. He soon collected crowd around
him. but dispersed it more quickly by brandish-
ing his fathers barn key, which was mistaken
for pistol. He finally went to Jail.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

DEDIoAUoS.-MSdelsy NJ. e. Chapal, sermon
in the morning at 101E o'clock, A. NJ, by Rev.
W. ]. Stevenson, former pastor Of Grace church.
Dedicatory services At ~ P. NJ, preaching by
Rev. ], Todd, and addresses by Revs. Messrs.
Stevenson and Todd, 5. M, Harrington Esq,
and Harry @. Conrad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

MARRnD WoAiAs's RIaHTs.- Petitions are in
circulation asking relief for married women, es-
peoially those deserted by their husbands, from
the laws Of this State which bear 30 oppressively
upon their rights. These are the things asked !:
ment and right Of devising her own property by
will, and that provision be made for the support
OF woman who are, or may be deserted by their
husbands, and their homesteads secured to
them. 1he petitions are receiving signatures.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

FIRE THIS MoREIEe.-The alarm Of FIRE, sound
ed shortly before nine o'clock this morning, was
caused by the burning Of some waste, which
had accidentlY caught fire at the star cotton mills
at 9th and Walnut streets. The fire was extin-
guished before any considerable damage was
done. The firemen were out promptly, but
their services were not needed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
The Twsodie Mystery.

THE ooBoNER's JURY FIND POLICEMAN ROGERS RES
PoNHIBLK FOR HIS DEATH.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. %.
The Coroner's Jury, to-day, rendered YER
dict that John Tweedie died from violence re-
oeived at the hands Of Police Sergeant John A.
Rogers, while the former was prisoner
in a cell at station house on Dec 11th. Twee-
die was arrested on a charge Of drunkenness,
but II is believed he was suffering from a it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

The STREET RAILWAY. = The City Railway
Company have been making strenuous efforts to
oiently clear to admit of the cars running with
double teams. The effort was abandoned last
evening, and this morning. at an early hour, the
large snow plow was put to work, and several
small plows have been engaged all day in clear
ing the tracks. There is a large amount Of snow
to be moved, but the work goes bravely on, and
by Monday all will be well again, If no more
snow falls in the meantime.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Police Court.

James Conner, for drunkenness, was fined 90
cents and costs. I'm
Washington Alexander, for drunk and disor-
derly conduct was fined 50 and costs and to bail
for 5000 to keep the peace, besides having 10
pay S2 for breaking a door glass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
England.

GENERAL STRIKE AMONG THE COAL MINERS.
LONDON DEC. 2S.
Seventy thousand coal miners will strike on
New Years day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Accident on the NASHVILLE r.. r.

Early yesterday morning passenger train on
Nashville Railroad, which left Louisville the
motive and cars were thrown down an embank-
ment distance OF fifteen feet. The baggage
car was destroyed by fire, aud the passenger car
caught fire but the flames were extinguished. A
large number Of passengers were on the train,
most OF them in sleeping berths. About thirty
persons were injured, but none seriously. except
Peter Fox, who had leg amputated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

s. P. @ A.-An adjourned meeting OF those
interested in the formation of a Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in this State,
will be held this evening, at 711 o'clock, at the
There ought to be and doubtless there will be a
good-szed meeting, at which the preliminary
stops will be taken towards the permanent es-
tablishment Of this much-needed organization.
1t is expected that the ladies will be present to
manifest their sympathy in behalf Of this hu-
name causa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

Iron WoRKs SusPENDED.- rolling mill Of
Seyfert, McMsnus q Co., at Reading, has sus-
pended operations for several weeks, owing to
the difficulty Of procuring bituminous coal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
2lGpp Aarerttsemeuts

UtIFTS OF HARDWARE. - Table cutlery with
NJ ivory, ivOryide, rGbber and other handles and
pl ted blades children's knives and forks, pocket
knives scissors in SETS razors, tiny pocket knives,
scissors razOrs hatchets, pinchers, &c, for watch
charmA boxes and chests OF tools, from 4Oc 70 $Ibi
patent tool hanhle Qwenty miniature tools In tnem)i
Roys' Ladies' and Gents Skates; Clothes wringers
they save their cost ia clothing and tme)i carpet
sweepers furniture lfers, sets Ot parlor and neld
crounet miniature garden TOOLS carpet stretchers,
plated spoons, forks and nut picks, spice and cake
boxes, tea be Is and spring call bel nut crackers
tea trays aud waters, patent ash sfters, pay for
themselves in coal savedD Ornamental brackets
gentemeRs backing stools boys seds, apple parers
and cherry toning machines patent nutmeg graf
ers and a general variety of useful housekeeping
TRUMAN L SHAW,
No. sS5 Eight Thirty-pve) Market ST. below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
CommcrciaI Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.
Provisions dull mess pork 1917. Flour dull
and steady; superfne 81 50@5 25 /; extras 5 so
d6.50; Penna. extra family 5000 80. Wheat
quiet and unchanged. Corn dull old yellow 65
6DG6 new do. 58@63. Oats unchanged. Whis-
key 93. Gold 81 12.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Ohio.
eCALDED TO DEATH.

CINCINNATI, Dec. %.
Two men, while cleaning out boiler At the
Bellefont Iron Works were soalded to death by
the engineer turning on steam, believing the
boiler TO be disconnected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Ment Chester snowed Up.

A telegram from West Chester, yesterday,
says; We are showed up. All communication
with the surrounding country is cut Off, and the
roads are impossible. No trains have arrived
to-day Our town is full Of storm-stayed stran-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28

The fair which has been in progress at the
Odd Fellows Hall for several days past, has
realized about 5000 in net proceeds. It was un-
der careful, honest management, and all bills
were promptly paid.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
hhoveI OF the snow.

The Chairman of the City Council Committee
on Streets requests us to call public attention
to the ordinance requiring snow to be cleaned
OF the sidewalks. Many persons have not pro-
pery attended to this, and some have given 1t
no attention at all. On Monday, it is intended
to have the law enforced, and fines imposed on
those who have neglected to obey the ordinance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Weather Record
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsmNGToN. Dec. 28.
Probabilities For the Middle States, Westerly
to southerly winds, and partly cloudy weather
with probably light snow over the Northern
pnrlinna
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
SECOND EDITION.
3;3O, p. M.
The LOwery Outlaws.

ANOTHER OF THE GANG DEAD-THE REWARD
BUT ONE OF THE BAND sTILL ALIVE.
WILMINGTON, N. O., Dec. 2S.
Andrew Strong, one of the Lowry Outlaws,
was shot dead by man named Wilson, young
man whom Strong had ordered to leave. Will
son received one thousand dollars reward by the
sheriff, which was a standing reward offered by
the county. Wilson Is entitled to five thousand
dollars, offered by the state. Steve Lowry is
now the only one OF the gang remaining alive
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
Now Advertisements, This Day.

NEW NuNtFII8rHlenIH, ThIa Uuys
Selgh for sale-Wm II Reynolds
Wanted-Situation In a store
Fair independent COrnet Band
llO sea at auctiOn-City Bazaar and TattersaIl
Chapman Sisters at Grand Opera House.
DOmlnlck Murray At Grand Opera House
Notice p. W. a h. X X Co.
Dr. Tu Is Expectorant-Speclal Notice
City ItemE-Various parties
sOEodOnt-City Item
flectlon-wilmington Kennel Turnpike Co.
Fdw Tatnall, Surveyor
Paris Fancy Goods-Granville WorreIl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-28
ENTERTAINMENTS, THIS EVENING.

Fair Of United Cornet Band, Institute Hall
Minqua Fair, City Hall, Continued.
temperance Fair, Temperance Hall, 7o2 East
7th Street.
Chapman Sisters and Company, Burlesque, Farce,
60, Opera House.