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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Mary Thompaou.

HER ADMISSION TO THE ALMsHoUsE - FALSE AR
REST.
Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Mary Thompson,
the victim of the brutal lust of the negro VIM.
Dennis, the details of whose outrage have al
ready been published, was admitted to the Aims
house. Whilst awaiting permit in front Of the
City Hall, q number collected around the
carriage in which she was being conveyed, and
her hvid, SCARED and careworn oountenanoe only
spoke too truly the extent of the suffering she
had undergone, and awakened in the breasts OF
those who beheld it the most heartfelt sympa-
thy. More than one eye exchanged commisera-
ting glanoes, and we have no doubt that could
Dennis have, by any possibility, been produced
upon the spot his life would have paid the per-
atty of the horrible crime he had enacted.
Early this morning, Officer Wingate, accom-
panied by Mr.. John Kirkman, left the city with
pack of blood hounds for a search in Miller'a
Marsh. near Newport. Dennis mother resides
in that vicinity and it is thonght and believed
that he is skulking around in the neighborhood.
This conviction is strengthened by the knowledge
that this woman has sent for her son, since the
commission of the act, and further by her denial
of being his mother when visited, yesterday, by
the officers in quest of the culprit
Officers Hickman and Wright brought in, this
morning, colored man named Dennis Keene
supposed to be the perpetrator Of the outrage
but his identity was soon proved by competent
witnesses. He had but yesterday returned from
a visit to Queen Annes county, Md, and Is re-
puted to be a very quiet and moral young man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Ntaths.

STERLING.--An aged Christian gone In this city,
on the afternoon of the 25th inst. Michael Ster-
ling Sr., in the s6th year OF his age.
The relatl es and friends Of the family are re-
spectfully invited t1 attend the funeral, from his
late residen e, Fourth and Walnut Streets Satur
day afternoon. Both inst; to the hOu.e at half
past one O'Clock; corpse ibB rested In Il. Zion M.
r. Church where services will be held, preparatory
to int rment in St Peur's Cemetery. -1Ir~
HALL In this city on the eth inst, OF consupar-
tion, X H. ua ate Uf the lrm Hall 4 Myers.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral, from his
late residence Maple street. az Brjome on Satur-
day m0rniugr Htl0f O'Clock. : y ' 4'e~
Paterson, N j., papers please copy.
cLEMENr.-In this city. on the 9eth IL stant, OF
erysipelas, $. CanDy Clement
His remalus have been removed to his late resi-
dence near Centrt vile, Chrstidna Hundred, from
which place they will bs buried, on Saturday, s0tt
inst he funeral procession leaving the house at II
O'Clock, A. M; aud proceeding TO tbs Wilmington a
Brandywine cemetery. HisWiminston friends ART
II. 40 Pom, on that day. 4'f+ 'iI'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Heaven or Peaches.
WHAT JERsEYMAN THINKS OF PENINSULA PEACH
CULTURE.

WHAT JERsEYMAN THINKS OF PENINSULA PEACH
CULTURE.
Jerseyman, resident of Kent county, Md,
writes the Woodbury., IN. J.,) Constitution -
Peach buds are not supposed to be materially
injured in this section. My opinion is that it
would be an inoalculable blessing to the stale of
Maryland il every bud was blasted beyond hope
for five years to come. have been down here
now these six years, and in all that time have
heard of but two things viz, peaches and poll
tics and with the all predominating principle Of
ignorant greed of gain both are turned into a
curse instead of a blessing. One thousand fruit
trees of different varieties on most farms is a
plenty, and can be made profitable, even If there
is no demand for them abroad. But instead of
planting reasonable orchards, many have set out
nearly their entire available lands, and some
all of it, and have to buy the bread they eat.
And this is not the worst of it,-many thousands
of acres are being still planted. 1t was supposed
that there were peaches enough wasted in Mary
land last year to stock the Philadelphia market,
AT one time they threatened to block up Bllti-
more harbor. Still, peaches, all the day long, il
their joy and their song. Apples are almost
entirely ignored. The peach, down here, is the
'irrepreseible conflict, IL the daily hash. The
first question if you 60 to church is, "Are youl
peach buds hurt 7" The subject is discussed be
fore preaching and after preaching. man, the
other dav, after pronouncing his ''amen," arose
from his knees and asked, nwhat is the prospect
for peaches n, | fear, seriously, many people
will miss heaven on account OF peaches.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
The Drama,
TIE noorn PERFORMANCE.


The play given last evening, Much Ado About
Nothing. is lighter, more cheerful, and to pany
more pleasing than the TRACE lies presented pre-
viously, by Mr. Booth and his Company. Space
does not permit, to-day, any attempt at an elab-
crate notice The play was we'll done, of course,
and Mrs. Booth, though suffering greatly from
a cold, made most beautiful and pleasing
Bedtr ice.
This evening an admirable double bill will be
presented, including the fine emotional play of
The Stranger, and Shakspeare's lively and ANUS
ing comedy, The Tanning Of The Shreio.
Tomorrow evening, this most delightful revi-
val of high-art drama concludes. with Bulwer's
great masterpiece RichelieW. There should be
large audience on all accounts.
BUBLEsQUE.
Since the opening of the Opera House, we
have had a. little of almost everything in the
amusement line. except burlesque, and now we
are TO have several of the best performances OF
this variety. On Monday, April Sth Mr Letting
we'll. who has the reputation of being one of the
most distinguished burlesque artists in the
country, will commence short engagement al
the Opera House, opening in some of his very
best pieces. The full announcements will APP
pear in few days. = EE5.#tg F
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Newark News.

THE BELL RINaERs-Lutton's Hall proves
quite an institution. We had the Bell Ringers
here on Thursday evening, and they gave q
pleasant performance.
IMPRovEMENTs.-Tpe new dwelling Of John
W. Choate is nearly finished, and win look very
well. Jackson Mote does the carpenter work,
and James A. Smith the painting. t 7
John Miller's house will be ready for oceu-
panoy, soon. 1t is understood that he will re-
move the Post Office into it, /
Hiram Austin is fitting up nice store-room in
the house he recently bought Of Mrs II. Brad
ley. 1t will be occupied as millinery and trim
ming store by Mrs. Anne Wilson.
John Roberts, having bought the property
formerly owned by Natheniel Bayne is adding
to it, and making extensive improvements. The
office part, Occupied by Esq McKeowen,) is to
be enlarged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
MIR. FcIseI.s DniIy.

The Daily journal, which Mr.. Eokel, Presi-
dent of the Board Of Health, announced, some
time ago, appeared for the FIRST time, yesterday.
1t is sold for one cent copy As an accession
to the number of daily newspapers in Whining
ton, its value remains to be proven. II is proper
now to say that il its tone and manner are to re-
semble those of the publication which its pro
prietor has had printed for several years past,
its usefulness will be too small to be perceptible
by the public. In these respects, he should ire
form it altogether" and it's increased deserts
may receive corresponding favor.
Call the next conner Where does the Gasettt
liuper
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

The ship chandlery of Wilcox Brothers, at 10
ledo, Ohio, was burned on Tuesday night. Loss
100000.
General William Trousdale, formerly Govern
or of Tennessee, died at GAllatin, in that State,
Wednesday.
The British iron clad Royal Alfred, consorted
by the steamers Eclipse and Derby, arrived in
the Chesapeake Wednesday.
The Marquis Of Ripon has been unanimously
elected, for the third time, Most, Worshipful
Grand Master OF the Freemasons of England.
The trial of Mrs Josephine Mccarthy for
numbering Henry H. Hall in a street car, at UH-
ca, New York, has been postponed until April
goth. ,-f .a
William S. Wonderly, prominent Chnaware
merchant of Baltimore, and Treasurer of the
Grand Lodge of ODD Fellows of Maryland died
on Tuesday, aged 56. .
Bangor (Me) girl has metamorphosed her
self into what il commonly considered as one
ninth Of man, and az fashionable tailor has
made incaloulable sums.
In three States of the South the negroes out
| number the whites by large majorities Ii
Mississippi the maj ority is 81 ,3O5 in Louisiana
| 2145, and in South Carolina 1876, ,147.
There was an unannounced tragedy at Wal
| lacks Theatre In New York. on Saturday eve
| ming. One of the audience was taken suddenly
Il i'll and expired few moments after he was re
| moved to the vestibule.
In Baltimore, Judge Gilmore, OF the Cit
Il Criminal Court, on "Wednesday imposed fine o
Il 5000 and costs each upon W. L. Q. Harrison
4 David Abererombie John Abercrombie and Ed
4 ward F. Nicholson, convicted OF selling obscen
papers. The cases will be carried to the Cour
of Appeals. -.y NGuf lu-ais
Frederick e. Rowland, City Clerk of Hoboker
N. j., was arrested yesterday, on complaint o
the Mayor, for embezzling city fund, and com
mitted to answer in default of $4,000 bail. Hi
books show deficiency of over $4,000.
Severe freshets are reported in the interior Q
Georgia, with much damage to railroads.. K
Navigation on the Hudson is now open
within Is miles of Albany.
According to Boerhave, the healthest chllt
rem are. born in the months of January, Eel
ruary and March, ~ .rr~.- rf-r.---..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Phnadelph'a 10 les.

Hotel arrivals are increasing.
-s,sOe couples were made happy last year.
THE number Of deaths last year, was l6,993
Chestnut Street was crowded with ladies'
yesterday.
: The number of births registered last year
was 1886. aAA'
The Aldermen are swearing, because the
Reform Association wants to make them swear
how much meney they received last year.
Rev Mr.. Mhchmore's congregation think
his preaching is worth much more money, and
propose to raise his salary to $4,000 year
The ice has all disappeared from the rivers,
navigation is open, and the . Horseshoe" out
of business till next December.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
NORTHERN PACIFIC R. R. BONDS,
WE OFFER FOR SALE THE
5-SO Bonds of the Wilmington Do
WIeste97L RdiErOad Co.,

WeSte97I Railroad Co.,
Interest," 310 per annu, payable quarterly, on the
arst days of January, April, July and October, in
each year. Registered or coupon, at the option of
holder. Free OF United States and State Taxes.
The bonds are secured by first and only deed of
trust or mortgage, to Washington Jones, Thomas
Wood and George W. Bush. Trustees, in the sum Of
nve hundred thousand dollars. The bonds will be
Issued to such an amountas may be found requisite,
not exceeding in all the above sum-
The subscribed capital Of the road is two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, which is now mostly
called, and which will be fully paid in as rapidly as
the terms Of subscription will admit, VIZ; at the
rate Of ten per cent per month.
This stock subscription is now being used in pre-
pairing the road for the iron, and will be more than
SUFFICIENT to pay for the grading, bridge and trestle
work, engineering fencing, right OF way for the
road and sdings and for land foE station houses
for the ron rolling STOCK depot buildings and other
necessaries for the full equipment OF the road. The
| frst 500, 600 OF the bonds will be offered at
95 AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
The right to advance the price, after 31000 900 shall
The WILMINGT0N & WESTERN RAILROAD
extends from Christiana Harbor in the City OF VIII
sylvania where it connects with the Pennsylvania q
Delaware Railroad, which crosses the Philadelphia
/ h Baltimore Central Railroad at Avondale, and ex-
1
| burg. An extension, through Oxford and Peach
| Bottom, to Hanover Junction. on the Northern Cen
tral Railroad, is believed to be now assured, and
further extensions westward, through Southern
| Pennsylvania, are contemplated and more or less
developed. In all this region the progress OF this
| road is watched with much interest, 1t being re-
garded the most feasible outlet 10 tide water for
| large and undeveloped region.
AS local road IL is fully expected that the traffic
| now eXistir &, and which will be developed almost
Immediately upon the completion of the road, will
yield revenue ample for the payment OF operating
expenses and the interest upon its bonds. The cOun
try for which 1t must form the outlet is thicky pop
| uated, and rich In varied manufacturing interests
| The citizens of Wilmington have manifested by
their liberal subscriptions to the capital stock thei
estimate of the importance OF the road to their bust
ness interests
With the confident belief that the Road will be
success and that the bonds Will be now and horeaf
ter most desirable
HOME INVESTMENT,
we recommend them to our customers and the put
lie. All market securities taken in exchange at ful
rates. .-
n DRHAvEN Il BROTHER, Philadelphia.
II. H. ROBINSON CO., Wilmington.
JOHN MCl4EAR son,
M. NJ CHILD CO.,
| A. IL. GRIMSHAW,
GEO S GRUBB,
VIM. W. MOCAULLEY & Co.
feb9-tf-of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
WILMINGTON, DEL, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1879
n0Ks HE LOVE n1Rs
Pretty robin at my window,

Pretty robin at my window,
rs Welcoming the day
. With thy loud andt1iquid piping,
nj Read my riddle, pray. rs
I have conned It, waking, sleeping,
, + veXed'fhe more, for ayeA- T
Thourt q wizard, pretty robin
Does he love me q sayl lsg
Lady violet, blooming meeIy r~ts
BY the brooklet free,
Bending low thy gentle forehead
All his grace to gee,
Turn thee from the " ooing water
Whisper soft, pray,
For the wind might hear my secret
Does he love me7 sayl
Star, that through the silent night-tIde
Watchest over him,
Wri'e it with thy. golden pencil
On my easement aim.
Thou art skilled In loves deep magic;
Tell me then, Ipray, II
Nov, so none but may read It
Does he love me ? say!
-ASrIE CHAMBERS KKTCHUM, in Barrer's Hagdzf
for A prtl {
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Iudustrlal News.

At Jersey City, 200 coopers employed in a SUI
gar refinery, struck, yesterday morning, against
reduction Of wages. In the afternoon the en-
ployers aeceded to the terms Of the Coopers
Society, and the men are to resume work to-
day.
The pudders at Glen Iron Works Allentown,
went on ''striken on Saturday last, owing to
the proprietors putting up notice that the cost
OF repairing any damage or breakage in the ma
chinery would hereafter be deducted from the
wages Of the workmen.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

In claiming to have led in the present revival
of the. Equal Representation question, Eue'y
Eoening claims too much. Mr.. Deans published
letters get on foot the existing discussion, and
they were at once commented upon by the Con-
MEkCIAI,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
MORNING NEWS.
News from washington.

The friends Of the Baltimore and Potomac
Depot Site bill expect to pass it in the House on
Monday by two-thirds vote under suspension
ofthe rules.
The Senate Committee on Post-offces, yester-
day, agreed to an amendment to the semi monthy
mail to China and increasing the subsidy to 81,
000, 900 per annum.
!. The President yesterday, nominated VIM. +.
M. Army, as Secretary for New Mexico, and Wm.
Hogan Consul at Sierra Leone.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
rheI.naann nf Lifa.

A worthy Scotch couple, when asked how
their son had broken down 80 early in life, gave
the following explanation: When We began
life together we worked hard and lived upon
porridge and such like, gradually adding to our
comforts as our means improved. until we were
able to dine off bit Of roast meat, and some
times bolt chiclle (chickenD but Jack, our
chichie first.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Mexico.

CONFIRMATION OF THE DEFEAT OF THE JUAR1sT
FORCES.
MATAMoRAs, March 20.
Adespatch from Monterey confirms the report
that the Juarist General Rocha had been complete
ly routed by the revolutionists under Generals
Donata, Guerra, and Cadeva.
The latter has pursued the the routed army
back to Zacatecas.
AThe revolutionists at Monterey are rejoicing
over their victory.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

European mail advices report the almost total
destruction of the town of Schemakher, in the
Caucasus, by recent earthquake, with loss of
1877 lives, ssq 4H En0u .FrI
A new trial in the case of the posoner Shaft
ner was refused at Harrisburg yesterday, and
he was sentenced to be hanged,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Congress.
tt. WASHINGTON, March 20.
Congress is not in session, to-day.
City Council.
MEETING TINS MoRNINa.

City Council met in special session this morn
ing, % o'clock, at Fourth street and Bridge
Avenue. i
The object Of the meeting was to view and
consider the siding laid by the Diamond State
Rolling Mill Co., which had been previously au-
thorized by Council
resolution was passed resembling this action
of Council. which was amended by referring the
matter back to the Street Committee, for fur
ther conference with the Diamond State Rolling
Mill Co., and the p, W. & b. r. r. Company.
Council then adjourned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
False Arrest.

DETENTION OF THE LABOR PROTECTION SPEAKERS
WHEELING, March 20.
Gen Burke and MIR Costello, great labor pro-
lection speakers, were arrested at Cumberland
by mistake, instead of two swindlers who had
plundered man by the confidence game.
The gentlemen will commence suits for false
arreets .. -.. ... Ht
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Political IntelIIKenoe.

Senator Brownlow says that of the $4,000
white, and 45 600 oolored Republican voters of
Tennessee, there are not 500 who are not for
Gen. Grant, iafst, last and all the time.
The Corinne (Utah) Reporter does not believe
in concilating Mr.. Sehurz after his announce
menf OK bis intention TO- betray the party. 1t
says III Gen. Washington had taken Bene-
dict Arnold he would have hanged him. Accord
ing to the Tribune he should have given him an
imF Fortant command in, the revolutionary army,
and retired himself, to shproduce harmony"
The Committee Of Arrangements for the Gin
cinnati Convention have issued circular inyit-
ing citizens I" without distinction to party, to
join in sustaining the Constitution as it is, and
in securing civil reform, tariff for revenue only
general amnesty, and local self-government.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

The curb-stone market ordinance is to 5be
brought to vote, at the next meeting of ooun-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

Senator, Wilson declines to preside ovor the
Massachusetts, Republican Convention, soon to
assemble.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

.finl- be ilttAf t--t-- t y
1t would appear that the orchestra of Old
Trinity" in New York. are not punctualy paid,
notwithstanding the church's immsnse wealth
Where are the Anneke JAMS heirs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

HOUSE ENTERED AND RoBBED.-The residence
of Alexis j. Borrell, No. 1919 King street, was
entered this morning, by burglar, and robbed
Of SO in cash. set Of jewelry valued at S25, a
suit of clothes nearly new and other ARTICLES of
less value The front door had been left unlock
ed to admit member OF the family, who
was to return home on the midnight train. But
on his arrival home however, he found it
locked, which had been done by the burglar. He
called to the inmates, and in a short time the
door was unlocked, and by the accommodating
visitor himself; the family being asleep, did not
hear the noise at the time.
The robber being man of large size and Of
ferocious aspect, young MIR. Borren gave him a
wide BERTH and thus allowed him to escape with
his plunder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

Mr.. Toots expresses our opinion on Mexican
affairs. Its of no consequence" which of the
bands Of pippaging tatterdemalions gets upper
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

The -four mill of Kirkwood Il Miller, near Iowa
City, was burned on Wednesday night. Loss
$50, 900. \ aFlt MN
church at Deep river, Conn recently to the salts
faction of an intelligent audience. 49,
George Eliots masculine disguise fell when
she wrote, mo woman foreives eoldness even
as a mask Of love-" No man could have written
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
New York.

STRIKE AMONG THE MUSICIANS.
NEW YORK, March 20.
During a rehearsal OF Easter music, at Trinity
Church, the musicians struck for back pay. A
new orchestra has been engaged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
FIRST EDITION.
$3.50 P. NJ.
Massachusetts.
NATION OF SENATOR WILSON.

DEoLNAT1oN OF SENATOR WILSON.
Boston, March 49,
Senator Wilson declines to preside at the State
Convention to select delegates to the Philadel-
phia Convention
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

Tomorrow evening, Buwer's great drama of
Richelieu.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, March 20.
Probabilities: Cloudy weather will continue
over the Middle States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
California.

oHRIsTIANIzING THE CHINESE.
SAN Francisco, March 30.
Several Chinese converts are to be received
into the third congregational church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
r. BRINGHURST q CO.
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
oeor taroa assortn,ant nf

Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
offer large assortment of
Suitable Articles for the Holidays,
comprising Fancy and Plain Thermometers,
Flower Vases, Cologne Bottles Fine Toi- .
let Sets. in great variety; French,
English and American Hair
Brushes, in Ivory Butfa- I" '-t
To- Rosewood, Inlatd, .-.4I
&c. embracing one hundred and forty-two different
patterns.
Dressing Combs in Ivory, Buffalo and India Rubber.
ch6ice assortment of Extracts for the
Handkerchief, of French, English
and American manufacture.
Pun Boxes, Powder Puts, and Fine Toilet Soaps,
In extensive variety. Boxes OF Perfumery
Hand Mirrors, Pomades, Hair Oils.
Novelties In Seoth Plaid Relic Wood, &C., with
many other desirable articles
E. BRINGHURST 4 CO.,
APOTHECARIEI
Glnrnerstx and Market Sire
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

POLITICAL. Republican Executive Com
mittee Of New Castle county will meet, to-mor-
row morning, at ten O'Clock, at Head Quarters,
in this city, to organize for the campaign.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, March 30.
Cotton dull 2224a231l. Provisions dropping.
Flour dull, unchanged. Wheat dull, red rs, am
ber 78, white SO082. Rye So. corn quiet, yell
low 65, mixed G4@65. Oats dull Whiskey 80.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
LATER.

The steamer city Of Gdtyeston was burned at
Neworleans. Her cargo was partially discharged.
She was scuttled to save her hull.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
disaster at Sen.

REPORTED BURNING OF THE CITY OF GALVESTON.
New YORK, March 20.
1t is reported that the steamer city Of Galces-
toa from New York for New Orleans has been
burned at sea- No particulars have been re-
ceiyed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

$500 TO $3.50 sur sure 'SI 70 Agents every every
where selling our new seven strand White Ptdtild
Clothes Lines. Sell readily at every house. Samples
phia, Pa. a.- lanHo-eoW-y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-03-29

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