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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
Dolly Warden polonaise at Lichtenstein's.

Dolly Warden polonaise at Lichtensteln :.
The opening hop at Lewes was not success.
Three fires in Sussex, last week, burned over
1000 acres of land.
The sale OF tickets for the Rip Van Wrinkle
performance commenced to-day.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Bible School Con-
cert, tomorrow evening.
The tax rate Of Sussex county for the present
year has been fixed at 40 cents in the 800.
Benjamin D. Burton has been appointed In
spector of Weights and Measures for Sussex
county.
Court began at New Castle this morning. The
COMMERCIAL will contain full report OF each
days proceedings.
J. b Tracey, of Lincoln, has patented a very
ingenious car coupler, by the use of which the
cars are made to couple themselves.
Middletown had fashionable wedding, last
week, when VIM A. COmegys, of Kent county,
Md, led Fannie Il Cochran to the altar.
The Quarterly Convention of the Kent County
Association of Good Templars will be held Al
FELTON, on Wednesday, the 18th instant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

DIvIDENDs.- Delaware Fire Insurance
Company has declared a dividend of four per
cent out of the profits of the past six months,
payable at the office of the Company on demand.
The Directors of the Bank Of Delaware have
declared dividend Of sl2 per share being six
per cent for the last six months, and an extra
dividend Of six dollars per share, payable on
demand
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

DROPPED DEAD At an early hour. this morn
ing as Mr. Jos. Il. Martin, butcher in the
Eighth street market, was driving pair of fat
ted steers to his slaughter house, one of them
fell dead in Eighth street. 1t had exhibited no
signs of sickness, previously and its sudden
death cannot be satisfactorily explained. Mr..
Martin had purchased the steers in philadel-
t,lia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
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EW-Ihe Hist ry Of a National Temedy. = Here is
tho history OF the most celebrated tome OF the age
in a nutshell. In 1e6 it was announced that Ger
tain combination OF vegetable ingredients, with
pure diffusive stimulant, was working wonders Ill
the cure OF chronic dyspepsia, neryo debility pc,
rlodlcal fevers rheumatism and constitutional
weakness The unpretendiDg name given TO the
specific was PLANTATION BqTERs. The statement
attracted the attention of inval ds everywhere The
new remedy received fair trial, and the results
more than confirmed all that had been said III jus
praise. ThencefOrward it was great success. The
business columns of the press sprt ad the glorious
news far and wide, and the martyrs to indigestion
htllousness physical prostratlon and premature de-
cay, as If by common consent, sought relief IRON
the new vegetable restorative. They found uho
they sought From that time to the present the in
crease in the demand for Plantation Bitters MAJ
been one Of the most striking events in this aga
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

TEMPERANCE VIsIT.-The members of Wawaset
Lodge OF Good Templara, from McDowelvile,
paid frateral visit to Asbury Lodge of this
city, on Saturday evening. Several interesting
addresses we're made by members Of the respec-
tive Lodges, and pleasant time was the result
nF fl,a visit
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

EB- Extensive Furniture StoTe-The attention OF
stock Of furniture of j. d j. N. Harman, No. 4lO
King street. There is nothing equal TO II in the
State of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
for office or dwelling can doubtless be accommo-
dated by this old and reliable firm. Ihey make
their own goods and sell at prices as low as tne Dest
houses in the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

Ew-Pdfnting Up.-Mr. John H. Muhlhausen, the
well-knOwn Merchant Tailor, at AIS King street,
has had his store inside repsinted, so that It looks
as bright and clean and pleasant as one Of the new
suits of clothes he makes for customer. MT M.
has very pleasant store, convenient TO customers
being near the centre of trade and yet 80 located
that his expenses are moderate, which accrues TO
the benefit of those he does business for Those VINO
want to employ satisfactory tailor had better go
20 T0bn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

CoLoRED SoHooL.-The Board of Education
has very generously permitted the colored Peo-
pie to use the old school house at McDowelville,
and they have secured the service of Miss Es-
telina Bostiek, who will conduct the school for
them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

ALI. QUIET ALONG THE DELAWARE. Constable
Pritchett made cruise up the Delaware AZ far
as Marcus Hook, yesterday in quest Of other
yiolators of the fishing laws. No arrests were
made, however, and he reports . all serene in
the threatened war with New Spain"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
New AdverIiscuenta, THIS Day.

Cook wanted.
Funeral notice.
Notice-PersOnal,
So Reward-I. Grubb.
Sale by Stidham n Son.
Hardware-Truman n shaw.
Dollar Reward Soap-City Item.
$500 wanted on a valuable farm.
NOtice-Central Loan Association.
Soda Water at Fosters drug store.
Hostetters Bltters-Special Notice.
Notce-Delaware Fire Insurance. Co.
Man and wife wanted-A. II. Grimshaw.
Dslnfertants and Inaecticides-Mrs, Foster
Notice-WOmet's Foreign Missionary Society.
Wanted" James TiltOh on Military Hospitals
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
CITY ITEMS.

eH-To eradicate pimples from the face, use the
WIN. III. ALMOND BRO Agents for Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

EXCURSION TO SALEM The Young Mems Gath
Ollie Philopatran Literary Institute will make an
excursion to Salem on the riot BOy on the
22d inst Upon arriving at Salem the Institute
will give an entertainment in one of the halls in
the cities at which Charles II will be performed
The performance will conclude with the laugh
able farce of TOOdles. Excursion tickets will he
good for the entertainment.
CAR SHIPMENTS. Harlan ~ Hollingsworth
Co, shipped on SATURDAY., two passenger cars tc
Boston, for use on the Eastern II. Il.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

New PosT- MAsTER.-Peter b. Alrich has been
appointed Postmaster at Summit Bridge, New
Castle county, in place of j. Elason, removed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

THE SuE."-The steamer Sue will begin her
trips between Philadelphia and Cape May about
the 25th of June. She will be commanded by
the popular Veaeey
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

RH-Pamphlst and Book Work. of all kinds, done 10
the best style, at the JOB ONCE s. W. COZ oi Fun
and Market Sts., Second Story
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

Ew-The cheapest place to buv Furniture and Bed
ding is at Graves s. e. corner 4th and King stfeets
fes-eod9m-mon tues thurs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

sH-CdH or Send for estimates, prices and other
Information as TO job Printing. f o. Ferris, sup
erintendent COMMERCIAL Press Job Rooms, 5th end
Market
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
w-NoTTCE.


The subscriber hereby gives his friends and the
public generally TO understand that, notwthsland
ing the absurd reports to the contrary gotten up
and circulated by certain crOss-grained individuals
aciuated by malicious motives-he may stlll be
found at hi7 place OF business, NOS. ol2 and oi4
Market street. where he expects to remain until IL
suits his pleasure TO remove elsewhere, and from
which he does not contemplate speedy removal,
as he has five years lease Of the premises.
Respectfully, ETC., ..,-r,
Proprietor Wilmington Restaurant and Billiard
parlOr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
2hiIadeIphia Snftian Sales.
n MPORTANT SALE


I TMPORTANT SALE
OF
ITALIAN MARBLE sTATUARY,
BY THOMAS BIRCH 4 Son, AuctlOneers,
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY sTH AT II
O'clock at the store engaged for the occasion, 1915
Chestnut ST., Phila will be sold collection OF nne-
ly executed italian marble, monumental garden and
parlor statuary; garden vases large hal nrns
imported fram Italy by Me,srs VIII Bros tate VITO,
via SOns) Tine collection will be arranged for
examination on Saturday, May atb, and vii. COM
prise In part Italian marble monumental Statues,
representing Faith, hope, Angel of Peace, Angel OF
Resurrection, &c., &c.
Italian statuary marble figures and busts OF Ma
donna, Give, Spring, Flora, &C., &c.
Italian marble garden sta ues, and vasea, large
hall urns, marble and bardiglio columns and pedes-
tails DC, &c.
The above collection has Just been received from
Italy and was selected by Ons OF the firn now r.
siding there. The monumental statues are In their
original cases and can be shipped to purchasers re-
residing at a distance at a very light expe se.
TERMS OF SALE.--For all Gums under 5000 cash
over that amount 90 days credit for approved papel
paJ able In this city.
VIII BROS, Importers,
0tlee 149 y. Front street.
my4-6-I.s Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
Auftiuu SaIfs.
II w. sTIDHAM & SON,
ResI Estate Agents a AuctIonoerr
Ne. III EalI Fourth Street.,
wnMNaFoN, DEL


Horses, Carriages, dsc., AT Auction.
F + sale for want of use, two-seated carriage,
one or two horses, pole and shaft not half worn.
Wednesday morning, May stn.
Doors, WindOw-Frnmes and sash AT Auction.
L W. Stdham n Son. Auctloneers will So at
public sale, a. No. POS East 4th str ct Wilmington,
Del, on Tuesday afternoon, May 18th, 1872, at .
O'Clock p. NJ, large invoice Of do rs sash blinds,
windew-frames, &C 1870 dOOrs assorted 100 window
frames with sash and blinds TO matcn, 1900 liRhts
Of SASH 400 brackets assorted, and large quantity
OF goods used by carpenters.
N. b the above goods are 1rst-class aud will be
positively sold 10 the highest bidder on the day
above named. But ders and others are respectfully
invited to attend this sale. Goods can De seen by
calling on L. W. Stidham a Son, Aucu neers.
Catalogues now ready at Auction Room.
my2-4t
Sales OF Real and Personal Property promptly al
tended to, In City State. Regular Sales OF Furni-
ture at their Auction Room, every WEDNESD AY
and SATURDAY mornings. Also, TUESDAY, FRI
DAY and SATURDAY evenings. All goods con.
signed TO them will be promptly attended TO. Lib
eral advance on cOnsignments. decl2stf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

rW-Ths new Colonnade HOTEL Philadelphia, Pa
is perfect palace in Its appointments.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
8oarding.

=
DoARDlNG Three or four gentlemen or gentle
, man and wife can pr cure board with pleasant
rooms at
my2St 1888 EAST FOURTH STREET.
COUNTRY BOARnING.-A few persons can be
Z accommodated with board In the country;
shady place within one mile OF Kennett Square
station, p. @. X. X. Address
A. BLACK,
apr2O 19t' Kennett Square, p o., Pa.
DoARDING.-A. 4 M. Fothergil, having rented
, the building at the corner of Eighth and West
Sts formerly occupied by the Misses Grlmshaw, as
a schyol, intend TO open boarding house. and VIII
be ready in few weeks IN receive boarders.
Table board also furnished. aprl9.u
DoARDING, for ladies' and gentlemen AZ
4 maf27.tf al MARKET ST.
DoARDING-At ..
ID apr26m 900 DELAWARE AVENUE.
VNRONT ROOM with board, for man and wife, at
mar26-tf 202 W. NINTH ST.
ID DoARDING.-A few gentlemen can be accomo-
febs-tf q31 WALNUT STREET.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

SAMuEL W. MccAuLLEY,
Conveynncer, Real Estate Agent aud Com
missioner for PennsylvRnin.
Conveyancing in all its branches.
Prompt attention given to buying, selling, ex-
rents.
Money carefully invested, and loans negotiated on
bond and mortgage with ample security,
Estates settled.
Information cheerfully given upon application,
either In person or by letter.
Office open until O'Clock In the evening.
OFFICE ;-No. OO2H Market street,
Wilmington, DEL, Second Floor. feb12-6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
gegtster's aguttess.

ID EGIsTERS OFFICE,
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY, April 22d, 1879
Upon the application of Wiiim \. Hllles
Executor OF Michael Sterling, late of Wilmington
city, In said county, deceased; IL s ordered and di
rected by the Register that the Executor aforesaid
give notice Of the granting Of Letters Testamen-
tary upon the Estate of the deceased, with
the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements to be posted within forty
days from the date Of such letters, in six
OF the most public places Of the county OF New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the estate to present the same, abide by an act
Of Assembly in such case made and provided. And
also cause the same TO be inserted within the
period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper pub
lished in Wilmington, and to be continued therein
two weeks.
Given under the hand and seal Of ONCE of
IL 81 the Register Aforesaid at New Castle, in New
Castle county aforesaid, the day and year
above written. b. GIBBS, Register.
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against the
estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested TO the EXecutfr on or before April 22d,
1873, or abide the act OF Assembly in such
case made and provided.
WILLIAM s. HILLES, Executor.
Address, Wilmington Del. apr23- -2w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
Stewards.

IN ~ REWARD - The above reward win be
wD. paid for the information that win lead 70
the arrest of the person who tore the curtains from
NV wagon, last evening The infermer viii receive
the above reward BY leaving information a.
0RuBB'9 HOTEL,
mvR-ots Front and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

The GERMAN1A LoAN.--The sixth annual
meeting of the Germania Loan Association was
held, ,one evening last week, and report of the
condition of the finances was then made.
From this renort we CAT her the following
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. - The capartner-
II ship heretofore existing between George VIII
helmi, Evan j. Mlllward, Thomas L. StratfOrd, Jos
b Gibson, and ID. Aldred has this day been DIS
solved by mutual consent, by the withdrawal Ot
George Wlhelmi. The business Of the late firm Will
be settled b7 the remaining partners.
THOs. l. STRATFORD, j. ID. AIDRED
EVAN j. MILwAhD, Jos. .B GIBSON,
GEORGE MILHRLMI, my2-6t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

HOUSE DEMOLISHED. The interior OF a frame
house belonging TO William McCauley ESD, at
the corner of Ninth and Wilson streets, ,teDanted
by John Lewis and Mrs. Gibson, fell into the
cellar underneath, yesterday morning, between
three and four o'clock. The joists of the lower
story having become decayed, gave way under
the weight Of a heavy brick Fireplace and Chin
ney, and everything in the wa of stoves, furni-
ture, croekery ware and clothing in the first
story was precipitated into the cellar, in which
there was between two and three feet of water.
Both families were up stairs asleep at the time.
sued had they been below when the crash oc-
Cured. The loss to the tenants in the way Of
clothing and furniture was considerable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
AGI4E a. MILLER,
Rea. Estate Agents a AuctIoneeEs.
No. OO5 Market street, above sixth,
wnANaToR, DBL

30 Building Lots ut Pnblic Sale.
VIII be sold at public sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, May l1th, 1872, at O'Clock, p Nj those
36 6vauablebuilding lots handsomely situated on Van
Buren,, Harrison, RI ed snd Chestnut streets IN the
City of wilmington. The situation is high and
healthy with heautful view, overlooking large
portion Of the city. These lots are very desirable
Tor dwelipgs. the lars will he dry and in part
of the city that s rapidly improving and will soon
double In value. Terms easy.
WILLIAM BRIGHT,
my4-Gt AgJ. to effect the sale.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

Received for monthly dues, .,.. .... Sl3, $4,000
" Premiums, ............ 1,64712
Interest, ..........,.. 1904
Fines ............... 1885
Amount of Loans, ................. S22, 10000
state Tax. ..,................... 466 27
The number of shareholders is 1870; shares,
115S amount paid on each share, $12 ad-
vance on each share, S7,07 present value,
s1907 highest premium, IL 4 per cent; low
est premium, per cent For the six years end
ing April 18th, 1872. the amonnt of StateTax is
1911. .8S, and the expenses, 81, 1850. In that
time, $S3, ,444 were collected from monthly dues;
from premiums, s25, ,SO5.54 interest, S22, 524 Sc;
fines, 81, ,041.5s,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

Is IT THE SAME MAN We related on Satur-
day how trampng sharper did it, for board
ing house keeper at Front and Walnut streets.
Here is parallel case which occurred the fol
lowing night to another clearinghouse keeper
i'll the same section of the city. The stranger
represented that lie was an engineer on the p,
W. Il b. II. r., and ON the faith Of such repre-
sentation, was registered as permanent board
or in the house. His permanancy lasted, how
ever, no longer than the next morning, for he
then disappeared, and with him a new suit Of
clothes aud some other articles. With this clue,
we hope the police may succeed in ferreting ont
the pilferng vagabond and bring him to a
speedy account. Such fellows are safest when
surrounded by strong prison walls
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
for Sale.


INoR SALE OR EXCBANGE.--A farm two miles
~ from Harrington, 40 acres worth $1,000. VIII
sell on liberal time exchange for city property.
Address BOX SO, Harrington,
myS-lw Delaware.
WNoR SALE. A large gray horse, free o.
traveller, perff city sound and gentle &S2S
Also, no top buggy, q twO-seat carriage, and set
of sing harness. Inquire at Lafayette Hotel, cor
Ninth and Shipley, or to w. c. SPRUANCE,
mys-T Exchange Building.
TNoR SALE-oVer Third Street Bridge,a new AsA
brick store and dwelling. Store room A:H
large; first rate place To- business. Also, several
new four aud tve-rOomed houses and building lots
In different lOcalions building lots especially will
be sold on very easy terms. Apply TO -
GEO. X TOWNSEND,
implicit 419 Z. Fourth street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

STATE or DELAWARE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY IS.
Be It remembered that on this 10th day OF April,
A. D. Eighteen Hundred and Seventy-twO, person.
ally came before me, Geo. o'Neill Justice of the
Peace for the County Of New Castle and state OF
Delaware, William Green, HOward l.. Guy, Charles
Green and VIM. Wilson, Jr., parties to this certia-
cate, known to me personally to be SUCH, and ac-
kuOwledged the said certificate to be their deed
given under my hand, the day and year aforesaid.
GEORGR ONEILL, j, 7,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
FNNo PHI SlClAhS.

THE SUBSCRIBER
intending tn leave the State offers rare opportu-
nifty to a Physician desiring a good locality for
practice. A good two-stoiy dwelling, with ONCE
and Stables attached. and all necessary surround
iDgs for first class country practice. The once
and Stables will be sold separately II desired
Practice for the past four years has run from 81 900
tn 81, 700 per annum. For further particulars and
terms, address MEDICUS,
aprSO.eod1w whitman, Talbot Co., Md.
TToR -scattergoOd Allen, 1O6 W. Front Sc
n is receiving large supplies of Baled Hay, by
rail- which he IL selling at the lowest market prices.
Also nice lot OF Hay loose by the ton. Call and
leave your orders. apr24-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
ELEcANT SUMMER RESORT.

FOR SALE OR TO RENT FOR TERM OF
YEARS.
BRANDYwINE SPRINGS. near wilmington,
Del. large new hotel building; fine chaybeate
spring; beautiful and healthy country.
~ The neio WILMINGTON a WESTERN RAIL-
ROAD passes through the grounds, and will give easy
access by numerous trains. Cars 70 be running |
Appiy to VIM j. Fell, 1870 South Front street,
Phi adelphia, or Franklin Fell, on the premises.
apr'2-lm
NJ oTICE-I have FOR sale very ine lot Of FIRE
IN WOOD all hickory, which viii deliver at two
dollars per load to any part OF the city ,,,.a
mar29-lkm Tatnall street, be-. Railroad.
LNoR SALE The valuable property situated in
IT. Front street, 22l and 22S, near the Philadel-
pnia Baltimore Depot. The old estabshment ,l Of
INoR sALE-A three story BRICK HOUSE. IN
Il within one square OF Market street; seven Ill
rooms and bath; in good repair Apply y at duv,c,v
H. ket street. also bakery, store and dwelling,
| Nos 2O2 and 2O4 East Second street A fine resi-
dence and eight acres Of ground on Union avenue.
| A building lot on West street near Eighth.
A. Il. GRlMSHAW,
Real Estate Agent.
mars-u No. W. Third st.
lNoR Sal E-l wo h0u les on Harrison street a.
| Il and Gilpin Avenue, 10 rooms each front hai
and back yards; hot and cold wator terms easy.
Apply to EVANS PkNSlNGIoN,
| Real Estate Agent
marC-f No $40 W. seventh st.
INok sALE-A 50 horse boiler and engine in
| IL thorough order. Apply 10 -
| feb29.f W. r. II. CAUSE.
| VNOR SALE-The large three story brick asss
II DWELL NG, on lot 26xs4 feet, on s. W. MI
corner Of Fifth and Shpley streets. Terms easy /;
possession March 18th. Apply TO -
DIR. e. JEFFERIS,
jan13 II No. 2ll W. Eleventh street.
ENOR SALE.-On easy terms, two 8 story Brick
H Houses, Ne. glT orange street, and No. III
Monroe street. good Lots and Houses in good order.
Apply to ID. Il. HAWKINS,
novsstf Real Estate Agent, No. 4O4 Market st.
N1NOR sALE-House bi1 West street. May be seen
IL daily after z. M Apply to
| e. II. WARNER, JR.,
apr2Ttf Market-Street Wharf.
WNOR SALE-HOUSE AND LOTS.-One three A
, 10 story brick house with two-stOry back E#
building, No. 6O9 W. Sixth street hot and cold
in kitchen and bath room; heater in the cellar; in
one lot 90 feet front on washington street, below
| Ninth
One lot 90 feet front on Linden street. above
Adams
These lots are both in good location The street,
are curbed and paved, and no grading is required
Apply 10 W. T: WESTBROoK,
Telegraph ONCE, Third and Market,
mar2su or s27 Washington street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
rlNANcIAL AVE- ooMMERolAL.
OFFICE or THE DAILY OoMMERorAL.
Wilmington, Del, May 6, 1871 J
nssoikm, Geld, Gsc.

Wimlngto1 9uota1ons, iaLnllnsd ~ =, r.. l'0D
al O'clock =, N, to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

Mot The undersigned has II ted up Laun-
~ dry at 4th and King Sts., over kennard Il 70 g
dry goods store, has engaged lady from Phad'a
Laundry TO take charge of work. All kltds of
aundfv work will he done In the best pos ibe man
Her. For full particulars In regard to Prices, &c..
please call at at eher 7OT shipley ST., or Laundry,
and get price list. Respectfully,
apr2I Ct g. W. BALLOU.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
aVamted.

advertisements of three nnea are inserted undI
this head three times for 80 cents.l
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06
wIMINeroN. May %, 1s72.

ATOTICE The undersigned will continue the
~ business Of manufacturing sheep-skins at the
old stand, No. 500 West 5th Street
maNa.9tt WIN. RICHMANN. IR.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-06

NoTICF.-william Green, Charles Greer, and
William wilson, Jr., have this day entered into
general partnership under the firm name of William
Green Co., for the purpose OF conducting the gen.
eTal Carriage, Hardware, and Iron business, at the
South-easterly corner OF Third and Shipey Streets,
Guy Co.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

The winter has been thus far I'M
usually severe along the line Of the
Pacific Railroad. On the 9Th inst.
the North Western Railroad landed
$50 California passengers at Chicago,
some Of whom had left San Francisco
on the 10th Of December and so had
spent three weeks on trip which Or
dinarily occupies but six days. The
delay was chiefly occasioncd by snow
drifts in the more elevated region be-
tween Ogden and Cheyenne. The
storm commenced on the 21st of
December, and although the fall of
snow was not more than twelve inches,
it was dry and light and the continu-
Gus high wind packed it into the cuts
and gorges so firmly that the To-
comotives could make but little head
way. The passengers subsisted MAIN
ly upon hard tack and black coffee,
with an occasional "square meal" at a
way station. At one of these (Percy)
they whiled away the time by holding
ball in the back room of grocery,
whereat the music was produced from
a mouth harmoncion and q fine tooth
comb.