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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Temperance Convention.


The ministers and members of the various
churches, and delegates from all the temper
ance organizations, held an adjourned meeting
in st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, on Thursday, accord
ing to notice, Rev. ]. Shilling, in the chair.
The roll was called, and delegations from all
the Temperance organizations and many Of the
churches Consisting Of pastors and people, an
swered to their names.
The present License Law was discussed by
Rev. Chas. Hill, Robert b. Mcdonnell, VIM. Y.
Devine, Rev. R. W. Todd, Geo. Day, j. DeVine,
and Solomon Hersey.
The following resolution was adopted:
ResOlued, That this Convention hereby enters
into respectful but earnest protest against the
confirmation Of the appointment of Messrs Heal
and Baylis on the Police force Of this city /;
they having used their influence to procure sig
natures to applications for licences to sell intox
icating liquors; and Mr. Davis, he being found out
of his district and intoxicated at various times
while ON duty and that the President and Sec
retary of this convention be committee to pre-
sent this protss. n the Police Committee, and
to the City Council, and to urge them to IA
vorable consideration.
On motion, a committee of Ave, consisting OF
Rev. r. W. Todd Rev. D. T. Richards Rev. Mr..
Hill, George Day and W. ]. Devine, were ap-
pointed to make arrangements and hold Union
Temperance Mass Meeting.
On motion, adjourned.
Rev. ]. SHILLING, President.
VIM J. DEyNE, Secretary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Terrible Murder in baltimore.

At Baltimore, DIR. Merriman Cole retired
physician. aged 70, was found murdered in his
office, Sc North Essex street, about eight o'clock
on Saturday evening. He was found dead on the
floor by his daughter, who went to call him to
supper. He had thiiteen wounds on his head
and face, and his skull was crushed in three
places, apparently by a hammer. One pocket of
his pantaloons was torn out and nine dollars
were found scattered ON the floor. Twsnty-four
dollars remained in wallet in his coat pocket.
DIR. Cole was evidently in the act Of writing re-
ceipt, when struck down. He was in the habit
of collecting his rents every Saturday. The To-
oaty of the murder is thickly settled, and In the
centre Of the city. Several persons were arrested
yesterday, on suspicion, but their names are not
nuhtiahad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
geitt advertisements
TO INVESTORS.

The 1880 bonds OF the Northern Pacific Railroad,
which have now taken their place among the solid
and favorte securities OF the country have the fol-
lowing leading features;
They are first and only mortgage on the road, Its
equipments and earnings, and, also, as fast as the
road is completed on 900 acres Of land IN each
mile Of track they bear interest at the rate OF g.
10 per cent both principal and interest are payable
in gold the principal I'm thirty years from 1870, and
the interest semi-annuGily (January and JulyD at
the banking houses of Jay Cooke Co., Philadel-
phia, New York, and Washington.
They are exempt from United States tax, and are
Issued Of the following denominations: Coupon.
soa $780, md 1000; Registered 500, $500, $1,000
5000, and $40 0OO They are at all times receivable
at ten per cent premium p.10) in exchange or pay
ment for the Company's land at the latter's lowest
cash price. The proceeds Of all sales Of lands
required to be devoted to the purchase and cancel
latlon OF tae First Mortgage Bonds Of the Compa-
ny. The Land Grant Of the Road, exceeding Fifty
Million Acres, constitutes an Immense Sinking Fund
which will probably cancel the principal Of the
Company's bonded debt before 1t falls due.
U. s. 8 2Os, Delaware State bonds, Wilmington
City Loan and all other marketable Stocks and Bonds
will be received at their highest current price in ex
change for Northern Pacific 1905
With the same confidence with which they recon-
mended United States Government Bonds to the
public, Jay Cooke Co., now recommend these Sc
curites to all classes as an investment combining
profitable return with absolute safety.
JOHN McLEAR 81 SON,
No. eo2 Market street.
deci6-smd&w Wilmington, Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Junction & Brsahwater r.. n.

ANNUAL. MEETING AND ELECTION AT MILFORD,
YKsTRRDAY-ExcITINd TIME-Two REPORTS SUB
MuTTED.
this road was held yesterday at the depot build
ing Milford, Del. The meeting was organized
by the election Of Henry b. Fiddeman chairman
and Joseph Thomas Adams, secretary.
The majority of the Directors then presented q
brief report which they said had been hastily
prepared in consequence of the failure of the
President to make one. The President stated
that he had made areport, and was ready to offer
and read il to the meeting To this q majority
of the Directors objected, because as they stated
he had not met them at a meeting which they
had called on the morning OF that day, and sub
mitted his report to them first for their adop-
tion. The report Of the majority Of the Direc-
tors WAS then read. In this report it is stated,
only, that the gross earnings Of tile Road for the
past year were.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
NEIeHsoRINe oouNTIEs.

The roads are very bad at Kennett.
-Kennett has opened its music store, at last
Work continues upon the Reading Opera
House, notwithstanding the cold weather.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob
the stable Of Edward Klar, Of Kennett, last week.
-Berks county was formed ont OF parts Of
Philadelphia, Chester and Lancaster counties in
1852.
The Reading Times says ''The Fruits of the
Wine Cup" draw well in that city. Those fruits
draw well anywhere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
New York.

THE PATTERSON POISONING - FATAL ACCIDENT.
New York, Jan, o.
v. H. Bogart criminated by the girl Lizzie
GaTabrandt, in the poisoning of R. F. Bur-
roughs, at Paterson, was arrested yesterday.
Poison was found in the stomach Of the deceas-
ed.
VIM. Tatten, aged II, was killed yesterday by
the firing Of toy cannon, as a salute to target
company. A piece Of copper rod, left in the
cannon unknowingly, went entirely through Tat
ten
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
MI.csIIanssus InteIIIsenee.

The Union Pacific Railroad continues block
ed by snow. No passenger trains have passed
Bitter Creek Station for three days.
Secretary Boutwell, yesterday sent to the
House estimates Of thedeilGiensy appropriations
for the current fiscalyear, The aggregate IL 81.
232, 900.
A fire at Titusyille, on Sunday morning de-
etroyed twenty buildings including the Sherman
House, Petroleum Hall, aud Commercial Block.
Loss 100000. The Assistant City Engineer
fractured his knees by falling from a ladder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
MORNING NEWS.
Personal Intelligence.

Governor Noyes, of Ohio, was inaugurated
yesterday.
The Grand Duke Alexis visited the Merchants
Exchange at st. Louis yesterday. A"grand ball
and banquet" was given him last night.
J. Williams Thorne, formerly Of Chester Co.,
but now Of North Carolina, was in town, last
evening and attended the Friends Lyceum.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

Fraser's Minstrel Troupe aI the Opera House.
Fraser's Minstrel and Pantomime Troupe gave
their first performance at the New Opera House,
last evening, to moderate-sized audience. The
p performance was good, throughout, and received
hearty applause, the Pantomime of The Village
Blacksmith, with which the programme closed,
being specially well done and funny Werecom-
mend those who enjoy Minstrelry to go this
evening, which closes the company's engage
t,ant hare
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
rFrom tbe Bucks C5uaty Intelllrencer /

The Daily COMMERCIAL published at Whining
ton by our friends, jenkins and Atkinson is one
of the liveliest newspapers within our knowledge.
Scarcely anything escapes its notice, ard the
events Of the times are chroniced in short, crisp
paragraphs what most people like to read
It publishes few long articles. The COMMERCIAL
is an admirable journal of the business life Of
Wilmington, city that is rapidly rising in i'm
portance as a manufacturing and commercial
centre. It is a good place for young men to
''pitch in" and compel success, as the career Of
these publishers has shown. weekly paper,
the DELAWARE TRIBUNE, is issued from the same
Office. 1t is a sheet that should find its way in
to every family residing on the Delaware penin-
sula
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

Civil RIdHTs MASS MEETING.-A public meet
ing was held in Bethel A. M. Il. Church, last
evening Daniel p. Hamilton presided and
Joseph II. A. Myers acted as Secretary. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev T. G.. Steward, II. f.
Pckels Esq, and Thomas Harvey, Mr. p.
taking strong ground against class legislation.
Further remarks were made by John W. Layton,
and Rev. 7. G. Steward was appointed delegate
TO convey to Washington, memorial, to be pre-
pared by the following committee: ID. p. Ham
ilton, ]. W. Layton, Rev. Il. G.. Steward.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Wilmington & Reading R.R.
ELECTION oF pIREcroRs.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of
the Wilmington and Reading r. r., was held at
Coatesyille, to-day, at noon, when the following
gentlemen were elected Directors; Hugh L.
Steele. Edward Belts, Charles Huston, J. L.
Pennock, O. Z. Pennock, Hester Olymer 8. b,
Worth, E. @. Stotsenburg Edward Brooke L.
l. du Pont, Victor du Pont, George W. Bush and
Joseph Tatnail
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

The National Republican Executive Committee
will meet in Washington on Thursday, to select
the time and place for the National Convention.
There is strong pressure in favor Of Philadel-
phiA, as the place, and delegation from that
city goes downto-dAy, to press its selection upon
the members OF the committee
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. An election for Di-
reetors IN the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co WAS held, yesterday with the following result
Jesse Sharp, 4. O. Stotsenbufg, Joseph Bring
hurst, VIM. @. Gibbons, Samnel McClAry. Jr.,
Samuel N. Pusey Ohas. Warner, O. b. Ellison,
Charles T. Flemming, Samuel Bancroft, Jr.,
Thomas Murphy, Geo. Y. Tybout, VIM. Cum
minis, NJ D., benjamin Burton, Joseph p. Com
eggs, John f. Williamson, Charles Tunnel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
The smnlI-Pox In Londnn.

Smallpox in London carried OFF eight thousand
of the inhabitants of the English capital during
the past year. The ravages Of the disease were
at times frightful, and always alarming. The
mortality records Of the city show that the year
ly average of deaths from the disease during
thirty-one years before was six hundred. The
observance of sanitary precautions is inculcated
scientists.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
PRICE TWO CENTS.
TELEGRAMS.
California.

THE U. P. R. R.-TRAvEL REsUMED-RAIN STILL
FALLING.
SAN FRANcrsoo, Jan. Q.
The officers of the Union Pacific Railroad deny
the statement of passengers that they we're not
allowed to send dispatches regarding the condi-
tion Of the road
Travel between Sacramento and Vallejo, by
rail is resumed.
Rain continues falling.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
local AFFAIRS.

The Mechanics Loan Association meets this
evening. A v.r.t.-- i'e
Another light fall OF snow last night, but a
lovely day has succeeded il. tIri.
Prayer-meeting at st. Paul's M. E. Church, to-
morrow afternoon, at 8 o'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Washington.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 0.
SENATE,

SENATE.
Mr.. Scott made special report from the Ku
Klux Committee, relative to Arkansas, implicat-
ing Senator Clayton and Mr.. Edwards of the
House Of Representatives, in election frauds,
whereby Mr.. Edwards received certificate Of
election, when his opponent was really elected.
This report is made so that parties accused
may have an opportunity Of demanding an ia
yestigation.
Mr. Clayton asked for an investigation, and il
was, on his own request, taken up for action by
the Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Kelley asked that bill for the regulation
Of coinage, be put upon it's passage
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Obituary..
BENJAMIN PRICE.

benjamin Price, preacher and prominent
member OF the Society OF Friends, and highly
esteemed citizen, died at West Chester, yester-
day, at II O'Clock. His funeral will take place
on Fifth day, the company conyening at the
meeting-house, at II A. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
The Fnr Eant.

TIE SPANISH FALL FOUL OF THE MALAYs.
NEW YORK, Jan. 0.
The Heralds special says the Spanish fleet has
demolished several forts at Gilolo, an island Of
the Molucca group, in the Malay Archipelago,
in panishment Of pirate acts by the snltan Of
Somati. Several shells struck the palace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
The Wharton Trial.

EVIDENCE OF PROF. ToNEY OBJECTED TO.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 0.
The President Of the Cuba Copper Smelling
Works states that Professor Toney was not en-
ployedaa an analytical chemist for that Company,
but had been taken on trial and discharged for
incapacity.
The prosecution objected to the admission of
his evidence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
si11,2s6.ss
EXPENDITURES.
Total,

The Presidents report was then read and laid
on the table. In this report, besides the facts
and figures given by the Directors, was an ac-
count Of the difficulties and litigation that had
occurred in relation to the alleged inefficient con-
struction Of the 3rd section Of the road, and the
efforts Of some of the New York stockholders to
obtain writ of injunction TO cancel the stock
issued to the contractors Of this section. Judge
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
A. PALMER.
PuhlIcanle.

at our Auction Rooms, on WEDNESDAY morning,
January 10TH 1874 10 O'Clock the balance OF stock
OF Dry Goods and Trimmings, consisting Of cloths.
cassmeres dress patterns, ladies' underwear, bal
moral skirts, hosiery, &c.i also, lot OF trimmed
hats and bonnets.
At Ii O'Clock viii be sold good sleigh, in good
order. jan9-lt
Also, lot of secondhand furniture.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

The officers of the Pacific Railroad deny the
recent statement that passengers on their de-
tanned trains we're not allowed to telegraph do
tails as to the condition OF the road.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
n w. sTIDHAm a. SON,
Real Estate Agents a AuctIoneerss
Ne. Ill East Fourth Street,
Public Sale Of Groceries and FIxtur,

Sahe VI 0EoCGElea auu ElANuEohs
The subscriber will sell at public sale, at No. 500
West second street, Wilmington, Del commencing
on TUESDAY, January 9th, 1872, at O'Clock, A.
M, and continue all day and evening, and so con-
tinue from day to day until all is sold. This being
nrst-cass grocery store all fresh goods, consisting
in part as fOlOws;-Sugars c0ifees teas Of different
grades, spices of all kinds molasses, syrups, wood
and willow ware, salts soaps and tobacc0s. Three
sets OF platform scales seven sets OF counter scales
with weights complete, two large refrigerators.
raisins, prunes, currants and dates dried peaches
and apples, canned tomatoes canned corn, jellies,
cheese. lard, roll butter, tub butter, brooms scrub
bling brushes, ,b0o-Dacking and brushes, stove black
ing and brushes, one large cast iron stove and
pipe all kinds of measures, in fact everything in
way of vatieties to constitutea nratcasss grocery
store. Including OF the largest size molasses
stand casks, seven smaller size; one push cart.
Fixtures consists Of four counters, one butter and
cheese counter, with one inch and a half marble
top. The shelving and bins, in fact all the fixtures
belonging to the store are Of the nrst quality and
convenience all OF which must be positively sold as
the present tenant has 70 give up possession on the
25th OF March, 1919. Terms, all sums under 81 dol
lars cash. all sums of $50 and over ninety days will
be given by purchaser giving bankable note with
approved endorser, without interest II paid when
due, II not paid when due interest from date.
PATRICK HASSON.
NY regular business will be continued at No. 2l9
W. Second, and y. W. corner OF Second and Orange
streets. lan2-tolo
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
France.
NApoLEoN's MI1rARY WORKS no APPEAR.

NAPoLEoNs MILITARY WORKS TO APPEAR.
PARIS, Jan. o.
Napoleon is about to publish his historical
wsrks, in which startling revelations are prom
ised regarding the French military system, dur
ing the late war.
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
Three radicals have been chosen to fill vacan-
cies in the National Assembly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
nina pnnIlrr RrhIhltIon.

The second Annual Exhibition Of the Della
ware State Poultry Society opens, in Institute
Hall, on Thursday of this week. the 11th inst,
to continue one week, There is every prospect
that it will be, like that given last year. decid-
ed success.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

The Philadelphia North American, in long
article, to day, puts an extinguisher on VIII
mington. We will strive to relight our taper.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 0, 1872.
Probabilities Westerly winds and clearing
weather for Middle States to-day
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

Layton said he had listened with satisfaction 10
the reading Of the Presidents report and hoped
that the Del. Railroad Corporation would never
be allowed to control this road. A series Of
resolutions were then offered, and after motions
to amend and strike out, &C., were adopted, CEN
surfing the minority Of the Directors for their at
tempt to uncover and expose the alleged fraud
in the construction Of the Sd section, and for at
tempting to sell the unissued stock Of the Com
pany to raise money to pay for its equipment.
Pending the motion to adopt these
resolutions, q copy Of which was re-
fused by the Secretary, who said that he
had been forbidden to allow us to copy them,
Drs Prettyman mounted chair and stated his
reasons for the course the minority had adopted
in this matter and expressed his surprise that
the citizens Of Sussex and Kent counties should
support the Baumgardner interest in their con-
troll Of the road when all their interests we're In
the New York connection. He stated that MIR.
D. himself admitted that all he desired was to
sell his stock for the most money, while the in
terests Of New York stockholders were precisely
identical with those Of the Sussex county holders.
The meeting then proceeded to the election Of
the Board OF Director" and the blowing ticket
Waa elected
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
New Orleans.

QUIET RESTORED, AFTER THE souADBLEs.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 0.
Private kilograms from New Orleans say that
quiet prevails and no further disturbance is
anticipated.
The Government troops will not take part,
unless to preserve the peace OF the city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

AccmKsT AT MILFoRD.-Mr. Geo. W. White,
cabinet maker of Milford, met with very pain
full accident last evening. He ewas walking along
the street, when he slipped on the pavement
and fe1, breaking his shoulder blade and some
of hiA riha.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

X OF PIG. O. Jerman j. McMullen, last
evening, installed the newly elected officers of
Central lodge, No. TO- Knights OF Pythas, at
Dover. The report Of the secretary shows
this Lodge TO be in a fourishing condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

REVIVAL MEETING.-A revival meeting OF
much interest is In progress at the First Baptist
Church, which gives promise OF great spiritual
benefits. The meeting will be continued
Throughout the week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

AssENT.-John 8. lEckles summoned as a
juror at the present term Of the U. s. Court was
80 unfortunate as to mAsh finger yesterday,
and was absent from his post this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Au.t,ou a.I..

Every Tuesday and Friday evenings, and Wednesday
and Saturday Mornings, 1.-THE Auction Rooms corner
Fourth and King streets mYl0,u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Ss51,91O.65

The report then goes on to state thatthe Gross
Receipts were larger than those OF 1870 by $l17,-
242.2 and that the operating expenses exceeded
those Of 1870 by S67, ,23S.67. The peaches trans.
ferred over the road amounted TO 1850 900
baskets, or over 5000 car loads, of eight tons
each showing that this business has more than
quadrupled since 1865.
Referring to taxation, the report says that the
tax upon the railroad is thirty times heavier than
upon any other taxable property, which is col
lected out Of the peach growers, and the hope is
entertained that more equitable system Of taxa
tien will be devised.
The work on the Darby Improvement is then
referred to and the confident hope indulged that
it will be open TO travel by the lat of June next
1t promises to be beneficial to both the country
through which it passes, and the road In an in
crease Of travel
The loss by the fire at the depot by which the
round house and several locomotives were de-
stroyed, was covered by insurance to its full
extent but by $10 900. This has all been repaired,
and the adjacent lots, where the fire originated,
have been purchased by the Company, 30 that
there is less liability TO loss from this source.
The report closes with reference to the con-
dition Of the road, and reveals the fact that 95
miles of track have been relaid with steel rails
or steel head-rails.
The present officers Of the Company were re-
elecled
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

The rains continue in California. II will be
an unprecedented rainfall.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
Saftiutl Salrs.
NGLK d MILLER
Real Estate Agents q AuctIoneeFs.
Usrnsr Of Fourth and King ssreses,
WuAmsaroN. Den.
rnhlIc snle of PIcture.. A,c.

The subscriber about to relnquish business, will
sell at Public Sale, on FRIDAY, January 18th, al 2
O'Clock p. NJ, and in the evening at ~ O'Clock, the
stock OF his store No. West Eighth street, consist
ing OF OIL Paintings, Chromos, steel EngravnRs,
Autographs Stereoscoplc Views, Photographs, &c.
also, plain and fancy Brackets, shaving Racks,
StatuAry, and a variety OF useful articles. Terms
cash. Sold without reserve.
jan9-9t A. PALMER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09
The Prince OF Wales

HE RIDES OUT YESTERDAY
LONDON, Jan. 8.
The Prince of Wales went out, yesterday, for
the first time
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

Sales Of Real and Personal Property promptly at
tended TO- In City or state. Regular sales OF Furnl
ture at their Auction Room, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY mornings. Also, TUESDAY, FRI
DAY and SATURDAY evenings. All goods con-
signed 10 them will be promptly attended TO. Lib.
eral advance on constgnments. dec12-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-09

Tons OF freight carried AlttAu
1t also states that the road had not been eff
ciently managed or the receipts would have been
twenty per cent greater. That the steamship
service had not been efficient and that in conse-
quence a dispute has arisen which has caused
the withdrawal of the steamships since the 10th
OF December last. An effort will be made to ad-
Just the difference and restore the ships or se-
cure Others 1t also states that thirty cars had
been purchased for the use Of the road and one
locomotive. 1t apologies for the inefhciency OF
the working Of the road and states that the
business being new and the officers inexperi-
enced perfect satisfaction was not be expected,
and congratulates the company on the favorable
exhibit they have made. 1t also puts the nett
earnings Of the previous year 1s70) at $40 1851
and for the last one 1871 at S24, TAPS. Crhese
figures do not correspond with those previously
given by the reports) After this report
had been read, Judge Layton moved that
the President be allowed to read his report, this
motion was seconded, and then amended by
adding after the Treasurer had read his. This
was finally agreed to and and the Treasurer's re-
port was read. From this we learn the
Receipts from road wore. .........,. 1887 IS
Loans. q, 1,900.0 90
From State Fund d...,...,.,...'..,.. S,0OO'OO
Sundries, 6,33S.55