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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
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The Canadian journals are discussing the
labor question in reference to the working peo-
ple of the Dominion. and furnish comparisons
of the rates of wages and the prices Of the nec-
essaries of life 1t is stated thataarticles which
in 1928 cost $1S 25 would now cost $42.5O-an
advance of 1888 per cent In forty-four years the
rate of wages have advanced in nearly the same
proportion. Within the last twelve years, how
ever, it has been ascertained that wages have
not increased in the same ratio as the price OF
the necessaries of life. Thus, the average wages
in eight trades show an increase OF thirty-two
per cent while the increase in food, fuel,
clothing, rents, ETC., has on an average, been
forty-four per cent. These statistics would
seem to prove that the mechanics Of Canada
have not obtained full share of the prosperity
enjoyed by that country during the last twelve
wears.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

SERIOUS CUNNING ACCIDENT. NT.-Thomas Nicker-
son. a young man who resides at No. 421 East
4th street, met with very serious accident, this
morning, while out cunning. He was on the
marsh. over Sd street bridge, cunning for snipe,
and while going through some bushes, the gun
became entangled, and was thus accidentally dis
charged, the load ientering 1.-THE left arm and
thigh The arm and hand, as also the thigh, are
very seriously injured. He Immediately started
to walk home. but very soon became exhausted
from loss of blood, and was compelled to stop.
Fortunately, however, farmer came along in
his wagon, and took the wounded man in, and
brought him to his house. Two physicians were
in attendance, at noon, but were then unable to
state the seriousness of the wounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Science and superstition are incompatible.

Science and superstition are Incompatible.
coffin was rafiled at North Carolina fair.
Iowa has produced very fair sample OF cot
ton, and sent a bale to New Orleans.
Cleveland, Ohio, contains the only German
Episcopal Church in the United States.
statistios go to show that one-eighth Of the
population Of the United States are professed
Catholics.
On Saturday fire at Tifin, Ohio, destroyed
nearly sixty buildings. covering space OF half
4 mile In length by quarter OF 0 mile in width.
Navigation is open on Lake Ontario. schoo-
ner with cargo of wheat arrived at Oswego, on
Saturday, from Port Hope, on the Canadian
side.
A Young couple in New-Bsdford. Mass, both
celebrated their birthday on the 9th inst, and
on the same day were made the parents OF a
daughter.
Obicago women complain that pretty ones re-
oeiye PROMPT aid from the committees, while
those who are palmer are left to freeze, suffeI
or starve.
A gentleman from New York City, who has
spent the Winter at fashionable boarding.
| house in Boston, paying hotel prices, enjoyed
the luxury of single open-grate, and was Sskes
| to pay bill of $2O4 for coal and $l5 tor kinu
| lings.
The shin Tranquebar, having on board 270
| bales of cotton at Savannah, caught fire on Sat
| rrday and was filed with water Most OF tn
cotton was damaged, but the ship suffered ittl
| injury,
DR.. William Hewer, an english miser, aged 81
| was found dead in his room at San Francisco
Yesterday. In the room, which " had not bee
swept for fourteen years." the sum OF El2,OO
(S66, ,O00) in English money was discovered.
Terrible snow slides at Little Cottonwood
Utah, ON Thursday and Friday last. One Q
them descended from the heighth Of 1000 fee
and buried number of men, but only one
| 4 L I'D
The Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Asso
citation have decided to erect granite obelisl
to indicate the position occupied by the trooI
, during the great battle. Those for the Ne
! York and Minnesota troops will soon be con
menced.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
T. W. nrLr1sH ENGAGED.
The sucee OF The Commercial.

Correspondence of the Breakwater Light
Notwithstanding the broadside Of abuse hurled
at the Conln,ercidlit still lives, and there is no
possible danger of the vitality being crushed
was started Oct. LIST, 1866. in the face of the
most discouragng circumstances, and the omi-
nous predictions Of failure by some Of ite polit-
ical ffierds and foes. But its editors, being gem
tlemen who possessed courage, energy, and abil-
ity thoroughly surveyed the field before them,
gave the magnitude of the undertaking due con-
sideration. and embarked in the enterprise with
a determination to succeed-and they have.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
sussex County.
THE PEOPLE LAND POOR AND THE SOIL UNDE-
vELoPED.

THE PEOPLE LAND POOR AND THE SOIL UNDE-
vELoPED.
The Sussex journal, editorially, says we'll and
truthfully
About half the people of this county are land
poor. In years past there seems to have been .
OF large tracts of poor land which did not pro
duce enough to pay the taxes. This has not
only kept them poor but has hindered the
growth and development of the county. The
best thing now that such land owners could do
would be to lease out, on reasonable terms, these
lands to immigrants. An organized movement
in that direction would do more to build up our
county and enhance the value OF land more than
anything else. A ship load or two Of industrious
foreigners could easily be brought here and set
tied upon these lands and in few years Sussex
county, with her natural advantages and railroad
facilities, would become market garden for the
New York market Every year these immigrants
go past us to the west while this county, ~
more attractive in climate and location is sadly
in need of laborers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Political Intelligence.

Colonel A. X. Mcclure expects to receive the
nomination for Governor Of Pennsylvania from
the Liberal Republicans.
Mr. Montgomery Blair has published letter
declaring his purpose to support the candidate
of the Cincinnati Convention for President, and
to urge the Democrats to ratify that nomination
at their national convention
Ex-Governor Newell, of New Jersey, contra
diets the report that he is in favor of the Cncin-
natl movement.
william Lloyd Garrison is uneqqiyacally in
favor Of the denomination and reelection OF
President Grant.
Horace Maynard will probably be the Republic
can candidate for Governor of Tennessee, unless
he declines the nomination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Rruuh,Icnn stn,e ,,onvemion.

The State Convention of the Union Republican
Party Of Delaware will meet in the State House at
Dover. on Thursday. the 9th day OF May. proximo,
for the election OF six Delegates to the National Re
publican Convention, to be neld in philadelphia on
the 5ih day Of June, for the nomination OF candi-
dates for President and Vice President of the United
stat 8.
The apportIon nent OF Delegate of the respective
Counties viii be as follows: To Now Castle County.
seventy eight delegates; to Kent County for.y del
eRafes; to Sussex County foity-two delegates.
The respective County Committees will apportion
[ 10 number of delegates 10 the several Hundreds,
and DIX the lime and place for holding the election.
JAMES LEwIs,
Chairman state Central Republican Committee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Mnicida.
A w1M1seroNIAN POISONED BY OPIUM.

A wILMIEGToNIAN POISONED BY OPIUM.
John Cole, formerly OF Kent county, but latterly
residing in this city, was found in dying condi-
tion near the mill pond at Smyrna. on Saturday
afternoon. In one OF his pockets was found
bottle containing Tincturs of Opium, which had
been bought the evening previous at Hoffecker's
drug store, by Charles Gordon, and Of which he
had drank a sufficient quantity to prevent relief
being afforded by DIRE. Collins and Swain, who
were summoned. Cole remarked to some OF bis
friends, on Friday evening, that he intended to
Iiouor and no attention was paid to this remark.
A coroner's jury was summoned, and after delib-
Grafton it returned verdict Of +" death from
poison by opium, taken by the deceased with
intent to destroy life."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
THE PENINSULA
CAROLINE COUNTY.


The wheat crop ia improving.
Another farmers club has been organized in
the 9th district.
The iourneymen mechanics of fredericksburg
have signed an agreement not to work but III
hours day.
was unusually severe at New Hope. Fences were
blown down, trees were uprooted, and nearly
every pane of glass was blown from the windows
Of VIM. Mobiles house, on the side exposed to
the storm.
CECIL COUNTY.
The first shad of the season, for Elkton, last
week.
The hauling seine fisheries began operations
last week. a
The pupils of Pilot Town school gave their an
nual exhibition on Friday last.
The prospect for fair wheat crop brightens
with the April sun and showers
Dr. R, Il. Tuff. successful practicing physi-
cian has removed to Philadelphia.
public sale, near Brick Meeting House, week
before last, was attended by about one thousand
persons.
A U. s. engineer has been examining the
channel of North East river, with view to
deepening.
The Dolly Warden mania has reached Elkton.
new street is named after the locksmith's pret.
| ty daughter.
A meeting is to be held at Chesapeake City
4th of May next, the object of which is to effecl
/ a Farmer Association.
| Rev. H. Mathews, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Elkton, has sold his house, aud pro
/ poses to locate in Baltimore county.
The Mccullough Iron Company, at Norti
East has donated valuable lot Of ground, nea
the railroad station, for the purpose OF erectinl
a new M. E. church, and Sabbath and da
school.
Two sharpers stopped at Elkton last week an,
almost succeeded in swindling the National Ban
Of that place out of 1892. They had drawn tn
money, but suspicion being aroused, they wer
requested to refund, which they did, and the
suddenly left town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Washington.
ABOLITION OF THE TAX ON MAToHEs-THE TARIFF
BILL.

ABOLITION OF THE TAX ON MAToHEs-THE TARIFF
BILL.
WASHINGTON, April. Is.
the Committee on Ways and Means has re-
solved to commend the abolishment of the stamp
duty on matches.
The tariff bill is not ready to be reported.
Many important changes have been made in the
draft made for the use of the members Of Com
mittee
MRS. MASON TEsTIFIEs BEFORE THE SENATE Arms
COMMITTEE.
Mrs. Mason testified, this morning, before the
Senate Arms Committee, and read statement
regarding her connection with an attempted
purchase of arms, and interviews with Gen.
Dyer, at Washington and Col Crispin, at New
York.
She says all her influence with Gen. Dyer was
the faith laid in my own capacity to accomplish
the same as others had done. She attempted to
make purchase but failed, the arms being held
too high.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Virginia has s6, 46s farms.

"old PROBABILITIES" is requested to extend his
predictions to earthquakes.
Tennessee has 81, ,317 1856 60 invested in turn
pike roads throughout the State.
Reef sells in Galveston, Texas, at 25 cents per
pound starvation in the midst of plenty.
Vagrancy is crime unknown in the Azores,
IL being the natural habit Of the population.
It is estimated that there are over 10000 ca
nary birds brought to this country every year
Rousseau says: ''Men can better philosophize
on the human heart, but women can read it bet
ter
Miss Phoebe Couzens is one Of the candidates
for the clerkship of the st. Louis Common
Council.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

DENNIS Nos. 5 AND 6.-News has been received
at Police headquarters of the arrest of two more
colored men, both supposed to be Dennis, who
recently committed the terrible outrage, on
woman. near this city. Dennis No. was arrest
ed and remains in custody at New London, Pa,
where he will remain until he is proved to be, or
not to be, the real culprit. Dennis No. 6 was
arrested, on Saturday. at Port Deposit. Md.
despatch was received at Police headquarters,
this morning, asking for a description of the
genuine Dennis.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Tile nInr.e nIemnrinI.

The memorial services to be held in Washing
ton tomorrow in honor of Professor Morse
promises to be an imposing and memorable event.
The speakers announced are Senator Patterson,
Representatives Wood, Garfield, Cox, Voorhees,
and Banks. Tho President, Vice President, mem
bers Of the Cabinet, Judges OF Courts, and other
prominent officials will be present, and the Gov
resented by proxy. The choral and other musi-
cal services will be on a vast scale and in keep
ing with the other arrangements.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

NEW TRANsPoRTATIoS LINE.ZThe Virginia
Legislature at it's recent session. passed a bill
incorporating "The Atlantic, Chesapeake and
Ohio Transportation Line" 1t is the purpose
Of the corporators to establish line OF towboats
and bsrres to Div between Richmond, Peters
burg and Norfolk and New York, via the inland
route, touching at Baltimore, Wilmington Del
aware philadalphia, &c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

TRIAL TRIP OF THE " MIsIKToE. The new
lght-house steamer Mislstoe, built at Chester
by the Delaware Iron Works, for the Govern
ment, made a trial trip last week. The vessel
proved an entire success. making twelve miles
ar hour with twenty pounds Of steam. The
engine worked beautifully, and the engineers
in charge expressed themselves highly pleased
with the boilers and machinery. The contrac-
tors furnished handsome 'set out" to which
all on board did ample justice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

HANDSOME IMPRoVRMENT.-Mr. Thomas Knott
has been reftting his store at the N. W. corner
Of 9Th and Tatnall streets, and is now ready for
customers He has put in large window on the
9Th street front, enlarged the doorway and paint
ed the external and internal wood work. The
establishment is now quite attractive. and as he
keeps for sale the best articles only, he will be
likely to do very extensive business. He will
pav special attention to early vegetables, berries
&c. and salect the same with much care 30 as to
have them the best of their kind.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
rInrrurh Nvnnta Tn KnnN.

Tho Board of Overseers of Harvard college
have appointed committee to inquire into the
practical operation of the system OF the educa-
ton Of the sexes in the various colleges where
il now exists, and to report the result of their
inquiries, with their opinion as to the adoption
of this principle at Harvard.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
HOUSE.
germany md France.

TROUBLE RESULTING FROM DIPLOMATIC NEGoTIA-
TONS
LONDON, April, 15
The Journals are decided in the opinion that
the minister must insist against the submission
of the question of indirect damages to the Ala
bdnd arbitrators.
Reports are current that trouble has grown
out of recent diplomatic negotiations between
Germany and France, and that grave comphca-
tions are apprehended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
obituary.
SYLVESTER D. TOWNSEND

Sylvester D. Townsend died at his residence,
near Summit Bridge, Del, on Saturday night,
the 9th inst, in the 71st year Of his age. His
illness was of about eight weeks duration, du-
ring the most Of which time he suffered intense
ly. Mr.. Townsend was we'll and popularity known
in New Castle county. Hewas a man of general
intelligence, and thoroughly practical in his
ideas: and being honest and straightforward in
his dealings, he was frequently chosen to fill
public offices OF trust and responsibility
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

COLUMBIA a. PoRT DEPOSIT Haven n Buck
have taken a contract for the conjunction Of
three miles OF the Port Deposit and Columbia
railroad from the Maryland State hpe. McFad,
den has resumed word under his contract all
along his section. 's.5..s
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
rhs richhnrns CInimnnt.

The claimant to the Tichborne estate has sue
eeeded in obtaining the requisite $4,000 as fixed
by the Lord Chief Justice Boyille, but the judge
on Inc presentation Of his bondsmen, declined
IN aceapt them,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
NIassn chusetta mud the Vice Presidency.
tpronn the Rnston Adyertiaer1

The cordial Endorsement of Senator Wilson for
the vice presidency will give him great strength
in the national convention. His public life has
been laborious and honorable one, and if the
vice presidency is place of higher distinction
than that OF Senator, no man living has better
claim to 1t than Henry Wilson.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
spnin.

GENERAL UPRISING OF MALcoNTESTs.
LONDON, April 49,
Madrid dispatches report general uprising
Of malcontents throughout Spain. The govern
ment is fully prepared and competent to sup
press the troubles.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April 15
Probabilities The area of rain will extend
eastward over New Jersey and Pennsylvania, to-
day, and New England, tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETs.

pHnADELpHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, April 18th.
Cotton quiet uplands 231l Orleans, 2394l
Flour quiet, steady superfne S59la61a extras
$7a7I; Pennsylvania extra family Ss14as94.
Wheat less active State Western red $1.S4@
81 SO white So. Rye holds sSc. Corn fair de-
maRd yellow SOC mixed western 8713088c.
Oats dull white 55@57c mixed 54c. Rye flour
and corn meal unchanged. Provisions dull !;
unchanged. Whiskey dull, SEC.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Congress-.
SENATE.
WAsUINGTON. "A

WASHINGTON, April Is.
Petitions against the renewal Of Wilson's sew
ing machine patent were laid on the table, the
Committee having reported adversely to the re-
newal of the patent.
A bill passed allowing interment of all honor
ably discharged soldiers and sailors in the Ma
tonal cemetery.
HOUSE.
Dilatory motions again prevented action being
taken on Mr.. Hooper's civil rights bill
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

The yearly meeting of Orthodox Friends COM
mences to-day in Philadelphia. Quite large
number of members of the societyere in atten-
dance from this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

For every name taken from our subscription
list of the COMMERCIAL. within the last month";
we have added two others. So much for the
mud thrown at us by the enemies OF an lnde-
nendent Press
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

The cable reports general armed uprising in
Spain, but assures us that the Government is
prepared and competent to quell the disturbance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Strawberries have appeared in.wimington.
We have been enjoying a little snow, to-day,
by way OF variety. I
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
he Drama.
THE OWENS ENGAGEMENT.


The Jno. L. Owens comedy engagement opens
at the Opera House, this evening, when he will
appear in Solon Shingle, in which performance
his ability as an artist of great renown will be
fully exemplihed. Mr.. Owens will be supported
in this engagement by the same company that
appeared with him at Baltimore, and which drew
from the Baltimoreans, such high encomiums
OF praise. The sale OF reserved seats has
been most gratifying, and the indication points
TO full house. this evening. 1t will be deserved.
The performance will conclude with The l'c-
inns
r.. W. HULFIsH ENGAGED.
The Wilmington Entertainment Association an
nouuce an engagement with Mr.. L. W. Bultsh
who will appear on Saturday evening next, the
2Oth inst, in j. Stirling Coyne's comedy OF Eueiy
bodys Friend. or Pluck us. Bounce, IN whicf
play Mr.. Hufsh will assume the role of Mdol
Wellington DE Boots To0dles will also be pre-
scented the same evening. MIR. Hulish will b'
supported by first-class dramatic company.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
aslarriagFs.

PIERCE -GoODMAN.-In Philadelphia, on Thurs
day eyeninR Ilth inst, by Rev. A. Manship, Mr.
Claries X Fierce, of Philadelphia, to Miss Nellie
Goodman, of Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
The Quarrymen.

THEY STRIKE, AND MAKE NOISY DEMONSTRATIONS.
NEW YORK, April Is.
ouarrymen in the upper part of the city have
struck. and are making noisy demonstrations.
large detachment of police have been sent thith-
er to prevent disturbances.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15

A vital Principle OF Republican Government.
In he la,o-nlaking body, all citizens, Of mature
age, sound mind, and ,ntainted By crime must
be equally represented
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
New York.
rnE NEw rAn1Fr pILL.

THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
NEW YoRK, April IL.
The Tribune publishes the tariff bill, to be
reported to-day, and II passed it takes effect
naxt January
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
CATTLE MARKET.

PHILADELPHIA, April Is.
Beeyes in fair demand and frmer extra
PennsyIuania and Western steers 81 5O@S fair
to good $6t07 common $5@5 so. Sheep In
demand at $S@10.50. Hogs in fair demand AZ
Sc 256D7.25.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
1NnrrrntrNr FnR LrREL.

The Grand Jury this morning found true bill
of indictment against Charles. Danna, OF the
New York Sum- for libel on VIM H. Kemble, ex-
State Treasurer, for an article published in the
Sun relative to the Evans fraud.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
Ieaths,

MILnoLLAND-on the 10th inst, at Harrisburg,
Pa, John q. Millholland, in the bOth year OF his
age.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION..

2:3O p. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-15
The weather prospect is gloomy.

Chairman state Central Republican I
The Placer herald., 1872-05-11

A PRINTING OFFICE LEssoN.-lf any bus
mess on this mundane sphere, remarks an
exchange, teaches all the various phases OF
human nature it is the business of the print
ing office in which advance payments are not
enforced. Here the publisher sees, and his
books attest, the carelessness of the many,
who let the paper run on, without thought
of paying for it; the dishonesty of the mean
hearted who never intend to pay for it, take
the paper on the same principle on which the
thief takes his booty; and the good-natured
and liberal spiritedness Of the honest and fair
dealing subscriber who pays in advance, or
intends to pay when called on. All these
are fully illustrated, and each fully brought
out on the publishers book.
The first class takes the paper, reads it,
and seems to never realize the fact that it
is his duty to pay for it..
The second class takes the paper, reads it,
and when the publishers patience is ex-
hausted and he strikes the name from his
books the delinquent and dishonest subscriber
declares he will only pay "at the end of an
execution.
The third class pays in advance, or when
called upon-or if he has not the money he
promises to pay as soon as he can get it.
Readers, to which class do you belong
Look over the matter and see.
The Placer herald., 1872-05-11
THE ROSE.

The following poem by Edmund Waller
ne of the old English poets, 16O5-16S7
las sentiment as fine as the flower itself
weet:
Go, lovely rose!
Tell her that wastes her tine and me,
That now she knows
When / resemble her to thee,
How sweet and fair she seems to be.
Tell her that's young,
And shuns to have her graces spied,
That hadst thou sprung
In deserts where no men abide,
Thou must uncommended died.
Small is the worth
OF beauty from the light RETIRED
Bid her come FORTH
Suffer herself to be desired,
Then die, that she
The common fate of all things rare
May read in thee;
How small part of time they share
That are SO wondrous sweet and fair.
Yet though they fade
From thy dead leaves let fragrance rise,
And teach the maid
That goodness Times rude hand defes;
That virtue lives when beauty dies.