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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The Omaha Bee of the 18th inst, has the fol-
lowing curious story
Among the passengers on the regular train
from st. Louis, this morning, was well dressed
ami wsll-appearing lady, who made inquiries as
to the Grand Dske On learning, she expressed
good deal of regret at not having arrived
sooner, and 30 conducted herself as to cause in
4ury. 1t waa learned that she belonged to a
small town near St. Louis, and is a maiden lady
ni some twenty six summers, who has conceived
the singular infatuation that she is the destined
wife OF the Grand Duke Alexis. She attempted
TO take passage on the ducal train when it left
It. Louis yesterday, but was prevented. She
ilnally secured ticket on the regular train, and
arrived here only few hours behind the one on
which Alexis rode. She expressed determine
tion Of going with him on his buffalo hunt, but
Tailed In securing a seat in the Pullman cars.
She belongs to good family, and has plenty of
means to carry out her whim of following his
lllghness over the country, but 10 far, her de-
votion has met with no reward, Alexis not
ueSning to bestow upon har single glance
hhe is not discouraged however, and seems to
TO confident in the ultimate result of her mis-
sion, and, as it is leap year, she does not have
mat modesty in the pursuit OF her object that
y usual with maidens Of an uncertain age. She
hrst met the Duke at his reception in st. Louis,
hhd TO use common phrase, she has been
struck after him ever since. She says she
wlll only desist when he shall make her the
tiranQ Ducheaa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

A project is on foot at Emaus, Pat build
extensive iron works, including foundry, forge,
organization, called iThe Workingmen's Manu-
featuring Company of PennsylVania." There is
anew furnace near at hand. The capital is to be
100000 of which $50, 900 is in bonds, and it is
said the latter will be guaranteed by the Phila-
dephia aad Reading Railroad Co.
In the Lehigh (Pa.) Valley there are twenty
eight iron furnaces, whose aggregate annual
product as appears by statement compiled for
the Mauch Chunk Coal Gazette, IL $4,000 tons.
The total product of pig-iron in the United
States during 1871 is estimated at 100000
tons. Nearly one-hfth, therefore, of the annual
product Of the country is made in this one valley.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The Maryland Democracy have elected an
Eastern Shore man U. s. Senator, after all. He
was chosen, yesterday, in the person of Hon.
Geo II Dennis, OF Worcester County.
Mr.. Dennis was originally an Old Line Wing,
but became Democrat when his Tarty went to
pieces. He is not man of more than local
prominence, his public services being confined
to the State Legislature. In the Senate, however,
he will not find it very difficult to equal the bril-
liancy of his predecessor, Mr. Yickers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

THE FEHFUNMANUhi LAHT EFENIhH,
The storm Of last evening reduced the audience
at the Opera House to small proportions, not
more than two hundred persons being present
still the perform inceH were capital and the sew
eral pantomimic actors acquitted themselves
handsomely The performance was interspersed
with the exercises of the Snow Brothers, with
their globes the Garnillas, in their gymnastic
and velocipedal feats. Garlic and Donaldson, in
their wooden shoe dance; Little Vic, in her
songs and quick changes Miles. Emma and
Lille Carle in their ballet dances, and the
Snows. with their trained dogs. This evening,
farewell benefit to Humpty Dumpty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

PHILADELPHIA MARKETs.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 90.
Cotton higher; uplands 22@221l; New Orleans
229l.
Flour steady limited and dull superline S5.25
@5.75; extras $G@6.50; Penna, extra family
$7.256D7.50.
Wheat, in better demand and rather frmer !;
State and Western red 81 5SC91 .63. Rye, firm
at 90 Corn in limited demand new yellow, "a
@6i15. Oats more active white 55@56 mixed
81 black so.
Provisions dull and weak mess pork 414.25@
IA 90. Lard 9l14@915.
Whisky sells at 946D95.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The will of the late Alexander Lorman of Bal
timore, was admitted to probate on Thursday
ly personal property Charitable bequests are
made aggregating $180,000. The largest Of
these is to the Blind Asylum, S50000; thirteen
other institutions receive 900 each.
To Edward Roberts, his confidential clerk, he
leaves 5l20,000. The rest OF the estate is divided
among his cousins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

1t is now 81 years since the battle of New
Orleans was fought, and yet we have consider
ably over 100 veterans in the city. One of them,
in his statement to the pension agent, who
inquired his age, said "I reckon Use bout
40 sir pears to me Use dat old" " But my
man, I'm referring to the war of 1872" exclaim-
ed the official. "0f course you are " Well,
then, il you are only 40 years of age, you
couldn't have been there" " Couldn't II" ''No.'
" And amt no veteran ?" " No" " Well, then,
boss iis make me a volunteer. l amt proud
abOut it "-Neip Orleans Picdlpt1e
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The failure of VIM. II. Wanser known in New
York as the "King of the Peach Trade" was an
nounced there on Thursday. The recent stop
page of the firm of e. @. Schanck Il Co., is sup
posed to have caused the crises Mr. Wanser
was very extensive commission salesman, and
dealer in peaches receiving large consignments
from the Middletown region.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

Dickens, stated, on the very best authority, as
lie SAID, that George Cruikshank had given Dick
els the first idea Of his novel of '0llver Twist I"
which statement John Forstes, the executor and
ploographer Of the great novelist, has denied.
Mackenzie, for, in letter to the London Times,
ne Says There is no doubt whatever. that did
tsu thls gentleman that was the originator of
the story of Oliver Twist, as 1 have told very
many inai who have spoken to me on the subject"
4hls settles the question fully,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
MORNING NEWS.
Personal Intelligence.

The health of Thos B. Coursey Esq, is i'm
proving.
Dr. Richard S. Spoford, prominent physician
ard Mason, died yesterday, at Newburyport,
Mass, aged "a.
VIM H. Smith, well. known actor, died in
San Francisco on Thursday, in the 9Th year Of
his age He was n Welshman by birth, his real
name being Sedley.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
Revival of American COmmsrce PROPOSE
tlOnH from English Agents.

There are number of representatives of En-
glish ship owners at present in Washington
whose purpose is to defeat all Legislative opera
tions in favor of American ship building inter
ests. The House Commerce Committee has been
approached by these agents upon the subj ect
and propositions made TO allow the building Of
fifty vessels. twenty-five to be erected by the
English nation and the balance by the American,
the erection of these vessels to be used a test
of superiority of one nation over the other in
ship building Washington Chronicle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

iIP VAN wINKLEs CLAIM A REWARD.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 20.
Edward Freeman, one of Quantrel's men
during the war, and afterwards Union.spy. was
kidnapped, and brought here, by two men, who
wanted Eve Thousand dollars reward, for his
capture.
He was released by writ of habeas corpup,
there being no charge against him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
JOHN c. PATTERSON, Esq,


SSHERiFf ,rY W i 50 ,t,u ly pre-
- sent my name 10 III kei hdan ters Of New
Ia ,tl. COlhtt id. lu tAe uuininat on f.r
Sheriff Of tn Uuiy, aud harhiig my many
trieud, th ir wnrm suprnr Ia 20 I llst S'ill
nave their GunAdeuc aud 4. a.,prOval The successful
Lominee will have my ht arty support
II. LEWIS ARMSTRONG,
jan15-eod& win Chrstiana Hundr, d.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The first issue Of the new Temperance weekly,
The Observer, madeits appearance this morning.
It is published by Deyine 4 Co., is a six column
folio and is very neatly printed. The publishers
disclam any intention to issue political or sec
tartan paper, but say they will not hesitate to
assail wrong under whatever form or name ii
may appear" 1t is full of vim and interest, and
we trust may meet with encouragement.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
PRICE TWO CENTS.
TELEG GRAM s.
New York.

THE REPEAL or THE CLASSIFICATION BILL ASKED
LABOR UNION sEPARATIoN.
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.
Stockholders representing thirty millions of
stock in the Erie Road petition the Legislature
to repeal the Classification bill.
Several Unions have abandoned the Working
mems Union on account of its being political
organization.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

II is understood that Rev. Jacob Todd. OF the
Wilmington ME. Conference and now in charge
of Grace Church, in this city, has been invited
to take the Presidency of Pennington Semir ary,
at burlington, N. j. Mr.. Todd's disposition in
the premises is not yet made public but his con-
gregation and other numerous friends here will
hnpo that lie will decline the invitation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

SENATORIAL ELECTION FRAUDs-THE GRAND DUKE.
TOPEKA, Jan. 90.
The Kansas House has passed the joint reso-
luton for joint committee to investigate the
alleged frauds in the Senatorial election, last
winter.
The Grand Duke Alexis, it is expected, will
arrive here on Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

At Albany yesterday morning. a hotel in
Howe's Block was destroyed by fire. Two men,
named Harebridge and Kelley, were burned to
death, and third, named MCGOWAN, was so
badly burned that he is not expected to recover.
Loss on the building, $40, ,000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

THE RED MEN AND THE PRESIDENT.
WAsHINoToN, Jan. 90.
Delegates from the Cherokee, Creek an
Chocktaw Indians, opposed to the project for
territorial government, had an interview with
President Grant, this morning.
They desired no Congressional Legislation,
but preferred being left alone, being satisfied
with the Presidents course in regard to them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
n w. sTIDHAM ds SON,
Real Estate Agents q AuctIoneerz
No. Ill East Fonrth Stesst,
wu,rr,aa~oxs nwy


Sales OF Real and Personal Property promptly at
tended TO, in City State. Regular Sales Of Furni-
ture az their Auction Room, every WEDNESDAY
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. dec12-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

The agricultural implement works of Young
glove, Massey & Co., at Cleveland, Ohio,were de-
stroyed by fire ON Thursday night The found
nv was saved. Loss estimated at 800, 900.
One hundred men are thrown out of employ
ment watchman, named Birdsoll is 8 oppose
to have persisted in the famss.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
Utah.

THE PROPOSITION FOR STATE CONSTITUTION DE-
FEATED.
SALT LAKE Cry, Jan. 20.
The Territorial Council, yesterday, defeated
the proposition submitting a constitution to the
people, and sending delegates to the Republican
National Convention.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90, 1872.
Probabilities Clear and clearing weather in
the Middle States
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

NHEREFFNLTY CANU
- hereby give notice 10 my fell0T citizens that
again Offer myself as a candidate for the Republic
can nomination for She III OF New Castle County,
hoping hat it will not be cOnsId rid too much 10
ask the support OF my friends the second time nor
to anti pite sufficient increase of their numbers
to secure my nomination The successful cand-
date, whoever he may be, Will, OF course, have my
cheerful support
jah6-eod&W-tn W. A. HUKILLL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
MarrtagRa.

CE-WATERMAN-I Wilmington, III at thy
residence of the brides father, JAN 18th, 1872 b
Rev. II. G. Perry. Hyland W. Rice NJ D., OF El
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
THURSDAY, February sth, 1879,

At 70 O'Clock, M, at the Washington Hotel, No. 2O5
Marx. St., Wilmington, the following lands aud
prel ists; being that portion of the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
Auction Sales

Every Tuesday and Friday evenings and Wednesday
and Saturday mornings, at the Auction Rooms corner
Fourth and King streets my10,tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
SECOND EDITION.
800, II. Nj.


ARGUMENT FOR THE DEFENCE.
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 20.
Mr.. Steele resumed the argument for the de-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
REAL ESTATE

of the late John Patterson dec ed heretofore laid
oil for dover to his widow; and described in former
proceedings by the freehol iers as followB:-
No. 3. marsh lot in Hollands Cree k Marsh be
public road leading from Wilmington to New Castle,
at a corner Of Robe Grimes lani; thence by said
land S.,3k deg Il 55 ls-l00 perches TO WIN. Chand-
lers land thence by his land N, deg E. 81 g. LOO
perehes TO land OF Richard Topham; thence thereby
NJ, 70 deg. w. 30 2l0O perches to the centre OF the
die Of said ditch s., deg. 2l min e., II 9g-lOO
perches TO corner of said lot; thence NJ, Il deg.
W 23 36-l00 perches TO the middle OF the causeway;
thence s., deg. W., l3G perches to the pace OF b.
ginning; containing acres, 2 rood5 and perch.
And tits ordered that the Purchaser or purchasers
for New Castle county, that the Court may assign to
him, her or them, The premises sod pursuant TO said
order, he, she or they with sufficient surety sure
ties 10 be approved by the Court, entering into
cognizance TO the State to be taken and &C ,nowl-
edged IN said Curt, In penal sum TO ue determined
by the sa Court with condition TO pay to the par
ties eItled severa ", their admins TaiOrs or
signs respec lively their just and propOrt ona g
shares OF the aid purci ase money witt interest
from such time a tine ourt may determine In man
nsr NJ d form a. ma by the direction OF said Court
be prls ribe aud appO'ntt d IN said condition.
Attendance Will lie Civ ut the time and pl e.
JOHN c. PATTERSON, Esq,
Trustee, or his Attorney.
Attest REM. r TSr4CK,
,hrA OF Orphans ,urt
N B-The ttu.l'iJn Of business mm and capital
lists Ia pATti .aiarly | Il a. tie sale OF land in
imprOtlug cLiGu IA. ht within The CITY limits;
Inc Uf the w lm.l.',n nj Reading X. 4. h ~ Its
attrai'ti ~ IL er an In rstment "r for Manufac
turing purpJs j. O. 4.
jan 6--L4 AIS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
AMfttGtr SaIrs.

AGLR d MILLER,
Rea. Estate Agents q AuctIoneers.
Csrasr Of Fsurth zzd Klsg strests,
wuMDsaroN, DEL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
" McMoNAcLE.
TIE ONLY
PRACTICAL FRAME-MAKE


Pictures framed in the best manner at moderate
prices. Also, for sale, fine assortment Of Chr0-
mos, Paintings, &C., 4c., for
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
HOLIDAY GIFTS,

am selling the popular Chrome, CHANGED
CROSS, and will soon have companion piece, :" st
John Leading Mary from tne Sayior'B Tomb"
Send in your orders early to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
1eatks.

VNoR this extremely cold weather try BUsH'S
IL KoH-I-NuOR LEH1GH COAL, from his self
screening bins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20

VTERY thick Cake Griddles, which have the face
v ground OF mo t h and full variety of other
iron Griddes Alec, most sizes Of soapstone Grid
dies which do not require to be creased in using,
and therefore do n1t fill the house with the odor Of
Durnt fat For sale by
TRUMAN n SHAW,
No s25 (Eight Thirty-nve) Market t,,below Ninth,
philadtlnhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
DaiGu GomweteiAl.


WILMER ATKINSON, Publisher.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-20
ayeitt advertisements.

nNE, two and three feet Rules broad, narrow
~ and brass bound Rules; Rules with Drafting
Scales and Board Measure on them; Lumber Meas
ures and Yard Sticks OF several patterns for sale by
TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. s35 (aight Thirty-nve) Market st. below Ninth,
Nit .a,gn
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16

Home Conversation.

Children hunger perpetually for new
IDEAS. They will learn with pleasure
from the lips Of their parents what they
deem it drudgery to study in books;
and even if they have the misfortune to
be deprived of many educational advan-
tages, they will grow up intelligent il
they enjoy in childhood the privilege Of
listening daily to the conversation Of
intelligent people. We sometimes see
parents, who are the life Of every CON-
pany which they enter, duh, silent and
uninteresting at home among their own
children. If they have not mental
activity and mental stores-sufficicnt for
both, let them first use what they have
for their own household. A silent
house is dull place for young people,
place from which they will escape il
they can. How much useful informa.
ton, on the other hand, is often given
in pleasant family conversation, and
what unconscious but excellent mental
training in lively social argument
Cultivate, to the utmost, all the graces
of home conversation.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16
The Elder Sister.

There is no character in the home
circle more useful and beautiful than a
devoted elder sister who stands side by
side with the toiling mother, Tightening
all her cares and burdens. How beauti-
fully the house machinery moves on
with efficient help. Now she presidcs at
the table in the mothers absence, al
ways attired so neatly that it is with
pleasure that the father introduces her
to his guests as "our eldest daughter. "
Now she takes the little troupe into the
garden, and amuses them so mother
may not be disturbed in her work OF
rest. Now she helps the boys over
their hard lessons. or else reads father's
paper aloud, to rest his tired eyes. If
mother can run away for few days
recreation, she leaves home without
anxiety, for Mary will guide the house
wisely during her absence. But in the
sick room her presence is an especial
blessing. Her hand is next to mothers
own in gentleness and skill. Her sweet
music can charm away any pain, and
brighten the weariest hour. There are
elder sisters whose presence is not such
blessing in the house. Their own
selfish ends and aims are the main pur-
suit of life, and anything that stands
in the way of these is regarded with
great impatience. Such daughters are
no comfort to mothers heart. What
kind Of an elder sister are you in the
household? 4
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16
1 Rampant Know Nothing

Here is what Wilson, the radical
candidate for vice president, has to say
of foreign-born citizens. He was for
merly the head and front of the know
nothing party of Massachusetts, and it
was in them days he expressed the fol-
lowing opinions:
"In the heart Of the foreigner beats
not single noble impulse, not one sim
gle throb of patriotism! lie is 50 brutal
and degraded that he has no sympathy
with anything but cabbage and lager
beer, potatoes and buttermilk, or some
other outlandish dish, fit only for hogs
of the street or pen. All the oaths in
the world cannot bind them.
"Some tell me that many foreigners
are intelligent; yes, intelligent! How in
in the name of Almighty God can they
say it? look at the dutchman smoking
his pipe, and if you see a ray of intelli-
genoe in that dirty, idiotic looking face
Of his, show it to me.
"We must change the laws of the
land and prevent these ignorant, de.
graded paupers here from voting and
holding Office, villains and rafians who
cnnrrauata in onI oro,,nd n,,r r;ll,o,
and large cities, and live by stealing
and begging from the Americans.
'Some say they have rights. The
right to live under our laws and till the
soil, and do as We bid! they are inferior
in intellect and intelligence to the
American, and they must be and shall
be put down and kept down if it has to
be done by the bayonet and with pow
der and lead!'
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16

The August number of "Old and
New" opens with decided avowal of
views on The Two Englands, one
friendly and the other hostile to the
United States. This is followed by a
careful and useful summary from the
official documents of the American and
British Cases at Geneva. ."The Wears
Daughter and cups and Downs" are
continued; Mr.. Martineau's second
powerful article on "God in Nature is
given; and there is pleasing sketch Of
three unknown "Lives Of Saints. /"
There are some valuable book notices;
an instructive Italian public document
(translated) on the condition of the
working-men in Italy; Mr.. Hale's
judgment on the Coliseum-which he
seems to think had more mauls thar
music; a pretty musical interlude head
ed GA Quartette in council. No. III;"
q refreshing paper on an uncommonly
jolly swamp, very seasonable for hot
weather, called "Sphagnum;" and other
good matter.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16

WHAT NEXT? for August, is well
filed as usual with sprightly, instructive
stories, poems and sketches, suited to
the tastes Of boys and girls. 1t is
rapidly becoming one of the most popu-,
lar of the Juvenile and we'll deserves it's
success. Terms, 80 cents year; SO
cents with premium Chrome; so cents
with a premium Engraving; Or $l.00
with both Chrome and Engraving free.
For specimen and terms send 3 cent
stamp, John 3. Alden Publisher Chi
cago, Ill. -.a7 - '.3 t.5t
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16

One Of the Presidents papers objects
to the term "Long Branch Loa'cr."
No newspaper writer ought to use such
a term, nor ought he to use the express
sion. "blind drunk" If a writer
wishes to refer to persons peculiari-
ties, why, he can just say. 1.-THE gen.
tlemen who, at Pittsburgh Landing,
some time ago, was SO overcome by the
inclemency Of the weather and the un--
looked-for fermentation Of certain
amalgamated preparations necessary to
the successful conduct Of . hazardous
campaign, became comparatively pow.
erless to observe the various objects Of
interest by which ho was surround
ed"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16
The DelnuiterS.

In recent issue the New York Tri-
bune says that "The amount stolen
from the treasury by Grant of6ce-hold-
ers since he came into power, is 49,
1875, 247, or over 81 100000 a year,
and the dcfaulters number more than
one hundred. They include placemen
in high and low positions, from the
paymaster who pockets 100000, to
the letter carrier who filches currency
from an envelope. Nor have they been
punished. Baily was allowed to es-
cape with $132, 900, and none of his
bondsmen,-promincnt Grant polite
ians-have been called upon. Britton,
of Arkansas, who took $121,O 900, was
reinstated after temporary removal.
Hulburd, comptroller of the currency
was re appointed while on trial, and
finally allowed to resign. Edwins has
been pardoned ont; and through the
whole list, with few exceptions, tho
government has winked at the corrup-
tion SO prevalent. More than that,
Gen. Grant relies upon the services of
these men during the present canvass.
He holds the rod over their head and
they must work. When to the money
stolen by defaulters is added that taken
from the treasury for political uses in
North Carolina and other States, the
financial record Of the Grant admins
tration is made complete. And yet this
has been the most honest and cconomi-
cal administration that we have had
since the days of Jackson! Hiram
Ulysses. these facts are strong against
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-08-16

Grants carpet-baggers, said Mr..
Beck in his Frankfort speech, '..haye
robbed South Carolina Of ,twenty-nine
millions, and Governor Scott, out of his
stealings, has built himself at Ais home:
nj Marietta, Ohio, a house that cost
sixty thousand. F" Is it not high time
that officers elected by the people of
the States from among themselves under
the forms Of constitutional governments
should take the place of Grants carpet
bag potentates? Greeley is for local SELF
government. .'.& ....