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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Destructive Fires.

TWO THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND BURNED OVER ON
THE LINE OF THE ]. q B. RAILROAD.
Two very destructive fires occurred on the
line Of the Junction & Breakwater Railroad, yes
terday, one Of them being near Lincoln, and the
other near Glendale. The fire was caused by
sparks from the locomotive on the south bound
morning train, setting fire to the dry grass and
brush in the woods. Before the fire could be
checked, 1t spread over about one thousand
acres Of timber land, at each place, destroying
great deal of cord wood, fences, and standing
timber.
THE WOODS ON FIRE ALONG THE DELAWARE r. r.
On Thursday last, a fire broke out in the
woods, about one mile south Of Dover, along
the line Of the Delaware Railroad A lot Of
fence belonging to Mr.. Webb was destroyed,
and considerable damage was done the standing
timber. The fire was caused by burning
brush heap.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
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rRooKKpNqs OF TIE wEEK-TR1FIISa NrRAc-
gIoNa or THE Law IoNoRKD.
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The following cases we're tried in the Court Of
General Session for Kent county, At the present
term, viz;
state VS.. Ansly h. whitby. Indicted for as
sault and battery. Verdict guilty. The Court
sentenced the prisnor to pay fine Of $40 and
costs Of prosecution and to stand committed
until the same bepaid. .a
State VI. VIM. Jones and Chas. Fisher. Break
ing In house with intent 10 commit larceny. Yer
dict, guilty. Sentenced 10 pay $3.50 restitution
money, stand In pllory one hour. receive 20 ashea
and undergo four months imprisonment.
State vs.. Thomas Cox. Larceny. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced to pay 81 restitution money,
receive ten lAshes and six months imprisonment.
State vs.. James White. Larceny. Verdict,
guilty. Sentenced 10 pay S12 restitution money,
receive 20 lashes, undergo four onthsimpris-
onment and wear convict jacket six months.
Satatevs. Emory Minus. Larceny. Not guilty.
State ys. Thomas Cox Larceny. Verdict,
guilty.
Sentenced to pay $50 restitution money, reaeive
ten lAshes, undergo siS months imprisonment
and wear convict jacket six months.
At this term Of Court the Grand Jury found
only twenty-five true bills. At former Courts
the number of indictments have ranged from
seventy-tve up TO one hundred and twenty-five
This decrease in number, however, is not alto
gether due to the elevation of the moral tone OF
the county, but rather to the disinclination oi
the present States Attorney to entertain com
plants Of a litigious or trifing character.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
mAras-tf Cad door from s6iplsyS VIII, Del.

Editorial Notices are so common that It is almost
impossible for an editor to express his honest opin-
ion OF the merits OF any article without being sus-
pected Of interested motives. This fact, however,
shall not deter us from saying what we think OF 4
new addition TO the Materta Medica TO which our
attention has been recently directed. We refer to
DR.. j. WALKKK's CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BTTTBRs, a
remedy which 10 making It's way into more families
Just now than all the other advertised medicines
put together. There seems 10 be no question about
the potency OF Its tonie and Alternative properties
while II possesses the great negative recommenda-
tOn OF containing neither alcohol mineral poi
ness, Constipation, and many complaints OF nervous
origin we have reason TO know; and we are assured
on good authority that as q general invigorant,
regulating and purifying medcine, 1t has no equal.
1t Is stated tnat Its Ingredients obtained from the
wids OF California,) are new TO the medical world
and its extraordinary effects certainly warrant the
conclusion that It is q compound of agents hitherto
unknown. II popularity is any criterion, there car
fERs for the sale OF the article is immense and con
tinualy increasing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Real Estate.

SALE OF THE wYERs SCHooL.-The large wyers
School property, at West Chester, recently ad-
vertised in the COMMERCIAL, was sold at public
sale on Wednesday last, to f. HorstmAnn, OF
Philadelphia, for S22, 900. 1t is stated that the
property was purchased by the order of Bishop
Wood, OF Philadelphia and will be used as a
Roman Catholic Convent School for young la
dies
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

The OLD FOLKS CoNcERT.-Of the amuse-
ments for the coming week, none promises more
Of novelty and interest than the "Old Folks
Concert on Thursday evening. The moderate
charge for admission combines with the attrac-
tiveness Of the concert in itself to recommend il
to the lovers OF old time hymns and songs The
tickets are now for sale and reserved seats may
be secured without extra charge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Mechanics Lodge, No. 4. 1. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall. Sd and King.
Minquh Tribe, No. 8, l. o. R. NJ, at Red Mems
Hall, AIS, Market street.
Jefferson Council No. 10, o. U. A. NJ, at Me-
chAnics Hall, 219 King St.
La Fayette Lodge, No. 2, X. Of p, at Knights
Of PythiAs Hall, Oil Market street.
Asbury Lodge,I. o. of @. T., at 5th and Market
Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

oBTTUARY.-Rev, Thomas Roberts died in Phil
adelphia, yesterday, ageed So years. Before the
and has many friends here, still. For several
years he conducted a book store on Market
street, and during this time engaged in the Job
printing business with Dr. John Stradley. He
was Grand Worthy Chief Templar l. o. G. L.
OF Delaware, and we believe, held some high
position in the order at the time OF his death.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

Barnum's show will be the event of next Keel.
Straw hats and white dresses appeared yester-
day.
The largest land owner in Sussex is Harbeson
Hickman.
The curb markets will remove to King street,
next Wednesday.
The Old Dominion starts on her first trip from
New York to Richmond to-day
large seal came up the Mspillion last Satu--
day bat all efforts to capture it were unAvailing.
match game of base ball is being PLAYED at
the grounds OF Prof. Reynolds school, this af-
ternoon.
The Annie Bell Hser 2OO-ton schooner was
launched from David Lank's sh p-ya7d in Milford
last Tuesday.
8. r. Ball & Co., have some very handsome
Dolly Warden paper. Also picture Of the lady
in their window
The mission Of the Paulist Fathers begins at
st. Pauls Catholic Church tomorrow, and will
continue two weeks.
Mr.. Ward has removed his steam saw mill from
Collins Ford, near Georgetown, to Wharton's
Branch, near MillsborO'.
W. R. Gray had his house and furniture con-
sumed on the 18th inst, by fire. He lived near
Noodaide Station on Del. R. r.
Twenty-one and half per cent. Of all the taxes
OF Sussex are appropriated to the support Of the
poor So says the Milford Reios.
On Tuesday April 30th, the City Railway Co.,
will run an extra car from 9Th and Market to the
old cOlege,to accommodate persons going to Bar
NUNS show
Prof. Eugene Paulin, Of West Chester, has
been appointed Professor Of Latin and French
at Swarthmore College, and will remove there
with his family.
The residents on Washington street, between
9Th and the Avenue, are reioiced to have the
| pavement replaced at last. The street has
been torn up for several months, and was al
times almost impossible.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Police Court.

James Hamshire was up before the Mayor,
this morning, charged with committing an as
sAult and battery on Alfred Bendbart. Fined IS
and cost and held for $500 to keep the peace
Mary Ann Dickson. an evident admirer Of floral
beauties, had hearing for tho larceny Of some
flowers. Released on $l00 bail for her appear.
Ance at Court
Four inebriAtes paid the penalty Of 80 cents
aud costs for getting drunk.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

STRAW HAST. D. Webb & Son have re-
ceived and opened large and careful selected
assortment OF Straw Hats Of this season's style,
plain and nobby. This warm weather calls for 1
lighter and cooler covering for the head, and
Webb's is just the place to get it. Tomorrow
promises to be fine day 80 prepare a suitable
"head-gear" for it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

THIS Is AN INTERESTING FACT.-And it should
be noted down for future reference. Although
the price Of clothes hasIboen generally advanced
by manufacturers, we have kept ours down at
benefit Of the great advantages secured by us in
purchasing for ready cash at the commence
ment Of the buying season, we can defy COM
petition in quality and price by offering splendid
spring and summer clothing at lower rates than
ever. An examination OF our immense stock
solicited. Bennett d Co.'s Tower Hall, No. 51s
Market street, halfway between Fifth and Sixth
streets, Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

EE-There Is pet time TO take full course Of les
sons in Drawing, In Perspective or In Painting, be-
fore the summer vacation, II begun by Monday or
Tuesday April 10Th or so h. Z pply to A. 7. Scott,
No. g. Almonds Building Eighth street between
Market and Shipley street, on Monday and Tuesday
night, or frem 3, A. N to s, P NJ, on Wednesday
and Friday or at his resldence, 900 EFOnrh street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

SooTT NJ. Z. CHURCH This church, which
has been in course Of erection for several years,
is finally completed, and will be dedicated some
time during the coming month. An effort is now
making to secure funds with which to funish the
church, and it is incumbent upon the members
of all the Methodist churches Of the city to lend
helping hand in this work. Considering the
wealth of Scott church, ,itsmembership has done
nobly in completing the edifice, and although
long delayed, it may point with Just pride to the
enduring monument of its faith and patience
After such protracted struggle, no Methodist
will hardly refuse to assist the Scottites in an
early occupation of their new sanctuary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

PAINFUL AccIDEST.-Vic little son Of DIR.
Shelp residing at 62l Shipley street, met with a
very painful accident, yesterday evening. In
in = wagon. At 9Th and Orange streets, when he
was thrown ont, and in falling on the cebble
stones, broke his arm in two places
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

CONCERT AND EXHIBITION DRuL-The Thir-
teenth Regiment, n. g., OF Pennsylvania, have
leased Institute Hall for Tuesday evening next
and will give therein grand concert and exhi-
bition drill. The concert will consist of vocal
and instrumental music by popular artists. and
will include the celebrated basso William W.
Morris. dress parade and battalion drill of the
entire regiment will also take place, together
with the silent and myterious drill Of a single
company. Tickets fifty cents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
AucIIon snIen.

Mr.. l.. W Stidham will sell at his stables, 7th
and Walnut streets. on Saturday, May 4th, four
COED driving horses, a carriage, two york wagons,
one skeleton wagon together with lot Of hAr-
ness in good order. A good COW will be included
in the aAlp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

ROLLER SKATING. - The roller skating rink
which was established in this city, last fall, by
Prof. Briggs closes, permanently, this evening.
Since its opening here, it has been constant
source of recreative pleasure to many of our
citizens, and not few Of them have become
adopts in the art skatorial As an innocent pas
time,w know Of nothing more healthy or eIhil-
arating. and part with it with unfeigned regret.
Prof. Briggs, under whose management the rink
has been conducted is skillful and accomplished
skatist and fully competent to conducta rink
succeeBfully.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

Ew- Painting Up.-Mr. John H. Muhlhausen, the
wel-known Merchant Tailor, at 4l5 King street,
as bright and clean and pleasant as one Of the new
suits OF clothes he makes for a customer. Mr. N.
has very pleasant store, convenient TO customers,
being near the centre Of trade, and yet located
that his expenses are moderate, which accrues TO
the benefit Of those he does business for Those who
want 70 employ satisfactory tailor had better go
N
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Rrtenaine Ra,rni

W- Extensive Furniture Store-The attention OF
htpublic is called to the very large and varied
stock Of furniture of j. ]. N. Harman, No. 41O
King street There is nothing equal to 1t in the
State Of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
dated by this old and reliable firm. They make
their own gCois and sell prices as low as the best
houses I'm the large cities,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
WE OFFER FOR SALE THE
7-SO Bonds of the H1LmingtOSl d
Western Railroad Co..

W. rSn GALE iHE
7-SO Bonds of the Wilmington d
Western Railroad Co.,
Interest s-lO per annum payable quarterly, on the
nrst days OF January, April, July and October, in
each year. Registered or coupon, at the option OF
holder. Free Of United states and State Taxes.
The bonds are secured by nrst and only deed Of
trust or mortgage, to Washington Jones, Thomas
Wood and George ". Bush. Trustees In the sum Of
1--we hundred thousand dollars. The bonds will be
issued to such an amount may be found requisite
not exceeding in all the above sum.
The subscribed capital Of the road is two hundred
and hfty thousand dollars which is now mostly
called, and which will be fully paid in, as rapidly as
the terms of subscription will admit, viz. at the
rate OF ten per cent per month.
This stock subscription is now heing used In pre-
pairing the road for the Iron, and will be more than
sufficient 70 pay for the grading, bridge and trestle
work, engineering, fencing, right OF way for the
The proceeds Of the bonds viii be- used in having
for the iron, rolling stock depot buildings and other
necessaries for the full equipment OF the road. The
nrst SlOO,eOO OF the bonds will be offered at
95 AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
The right TO advance the price, after 100000 shall
have been sold H expressly reserved,
The WILMINGTON d WESTERN RAILROAD
extends rom Christiana Harbor, In the City OF VIII
mingtoni 70 Landenburg, in Chester County, Penn
syvania, where 1t csnnecta with the Pennsyiyania 4
Delaware Railroad, which crosses the Philadelphia
Baltimore Central Railroad, at AvOndale, and ex-
tends 70 the Pennsylvania Railroad near Parkes-
burg. An extension, through oxford and Peach
Bottom 10 Hanover Junction, on the Northern Cen
tral Railroad, is believed to be now assured, and
Iurther extensions westward, through Southern
Pennsylvania are contemplated and more or less
developed In all this region the progress Of this
road Is watched with much interest, II being re-
garded as the most feasible outlet tide water for
large and undeveloped region.
As local road, 1t is fully expected that the trafc
now existii g, and which will he developed almost
Immediately upon the completion OF the road will
yield revenue ample for the payment OF Operating
expenses and the interest upon It's bonds The cOun
try for which II must form the outlet is thicky pop
ulated, and rich in varied manufacturing intereEfa
The citizens Of Wilmington have manifested nv
their liberal subscriptions TO the capital stock their
estimate OF the importance Of the road to their bust
ness pterests
With the confident belief that the Road will be a
success, and that the bopds Will be now and hereaf-
HOME INVESTMENT,
we recommend them to our customers and the pub-
nc. All market securities taken In exchange al full
rates.
DEHAvEN BROTHER, PHILADELPHIA.
K. X ROBINSON a CO., Wilmington.
JOHN McLEAR a SON,
n, M CHILD CO.,
A: H. 0RI9sHAW,
GEO. 8. GRUBB,
WIN. w. MCcAULLEH 60.
feb9-tf-of d&w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

FAINTED.-Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Newark, tainted
and fell to the pavement in front OF BoughmAn,
Thomas q Co.'S store, this morning whilst going
through the market She soon rallied, and was
removed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
w-NoTTcE.


The subscriber hereby gives his friends aud the
public generally to understand that, notwithstand-
Ing the absurd reports to the centrary-Rotten up
and circulated by certain cross-graned Individuals
&C uated by malicious motives-he may still be
found at HE place OF business Nos. o12 and 5l4
Market street. where he expects 10 remain until It
suits his pleasure to remove elsewhere, and from
which he does not contemplate a speedy removal,
as he has i've yelrs' lease Of the premises.
Respectfully, etc.,
CHAS. II. NYE,
Proprietor Wilmington Restaurant and Billiard
parInr
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Marine News.

WILMINGTON, April "a.
The sloop Octduia arrived with 1000 bushels
of corn for James E. Price 4 Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
UUP TOWN sRoB STORE.

LADIES, MISSES, AND GENTLEMEN,
Are ost respectfully invited to call at
NO. 10 WEST EIGHTH STREET,
and satisfy themselves taat that is the place TO get
hand made BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS made
10 order. A perfect ht guaranteed
LADIES, MISSES, and cHILDRBE'S
machine sewed boots and shoes for SAFE at the very
lowest prices. Do not forget 10 call and learn my
prices before giving your orders elsewhere for GUS
tom boots, shoes and gaiters
Repairing neatly and promptly done.
j. M. HOLMES,
Ne. 10 West Eighth street,
marf9-tf (2d door from ShipleyO Will, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

ER-Tools VIM. H. Blllany has laid in large
stock OF carpenters, ship and builders toos, OF
all kinds and OF the best qualities which he is selling
moderate prices at his store, No. 2l4 Market
street. He also keeps the celebrated lightning cross
eut and wood SAWS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

EB-The first thing you do after moving is TO 60
right down to CHEAP JOHNS, and select whatever
you may want for housekeeping; for John has no
rent to pay, he sell cheaper than any store in
this city. NO. q K. FOURTH ST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
Auftian SaIts.
r, w.srIDHABs q son,
Res ! z tate Agents q Auctlonosr.
Ne. IN R~ss FsurlA sscsss,
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Public sale Of norues, Oarr,ar.,. a.


PubIic sale Of Bornea, Carriages, Ge.
The subscriber will sell At Public salea at his stable
on the corner OF Seventh and Walnut ntreets. VIII
ming'o Del, on SATURDAY, May sth, 1874 atR
O'Clock, 7. NJ, four nrst class driving Horses
NO ], sam, years old one OF the very best fam
lily horses In the Slate; has trotted his mile on Z
halfmile track, In ees than three minutes IL per-
fectly sonnd, and good single or double driver
No. 2 slrrel Mare, CiAdrella, sound, kind and
gentle, fine size, and a nne family Mare; can OF
her mile In three minutes. No and trots toReth-
er in 3.l0 on q halfmie track.
No. 3. Young Napoleon, Mahogany Bay Colt four
years old in June; trotted his mile d u6le when
years old, In four minutes; and is remarkably me
stopper
NO 4. B-own Horse, Prince, booded, years old,
nne driver and beautiful stopper; show great
style Is perfet ty sound, and as pretty picture.
CARRIAGES Ac.-0ne family iwo-seated Rooka-
wa7l with side Tampa; York Wagons, with Shirt
lug teps. made by Prezschner, nearly new; l ekel-
eton Wagon; sets OF double Harness, one Of them
brass mounted cost $40; three sets OF single Har-
ness; Halters Blankets, one FOX Kobe y off Robe,
Lap Blankets, Feed CHEST, Buckets, Measured Fofka
shovels, urry Combs and BIT shes.
AlAo. noe Cow giving about IL quarts Of milk
day, perfectly quiet
The above pr6 perry will positively be so a.
have rented my stables Persons wishing good
&c OK are invited TO attend this sale.
Sale positive. No postponement
TKRMS-The purchaser have three months on
all sums over by giving bankabe note with an
approved indoreer and interest," ADDED, or interest
deducted for the given time II the cash Is paid All
sums unde So, cash
prIl,st-mi2,s LW. sTIDHAM.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
CITY ITEMS.

Gy-AT HIHS ca and Markos Streets,
TRhRAPIN LUNCH.
THIS EVENING.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

RICH fDLBR.
A nne lunch will be served at 81 O'Clock, this eve
apr2T,it Fifth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

sY-7he DOLLAR REWARD soATn washes
Flannel without shrinking them. and lenders tue as
soft and neecY as new.
WIN. Il. ALMOND BRO, Agents for Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

ETThs new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa
Is one OF the largest Hotels.in the country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

Ew-Our Posters are popular. The Ssh et in blue,
done for Hulnsh, compared favorably with the one
on the fences at the same time from the Ledger once
in Philadelphia. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

FS-CdH or Send for estimates, prices and oteer
information as TO Job Printing. Q. Ferris, SUP
eri iRtendent COMMERCIAL Press JOB Rooms, oth and
Market Sta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

EWThs cheapest place to buv Furniture and Bed
ding ia at Graves s. &. corner 4th and King streets.
feS-eod3m-mOn tues thurs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

ED- -PampM and Book Work, of all kinds, done in
the best style, at the JOB ON e, 8. W. Cor Of Fifth
and Market Sta., Second Story
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

EWFresh Salmon, Live and Boiled Lobsters, Boil
ing Rock, Del River Shad and White Perch, at sth
and
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

MISS MATTE KURTz,
= FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER.
All work made up In the best manner. in the
LATEST STYLES AID AT MODERATE PRICES
Cutting and itting specially; satisfaction guar
An orders thankfully received and promptly at
tended 70. MISS MATTE RUhTz,
apr2oBm 40l Lombard street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
fiMANeIAL AND conaMERcIAl,.
OFFICE or TIE DAfrx ooHnnnoLkn.
VFsl,,.;v,s,4.., nal Anrfl ~ l97Q

RAJ mesting of the Home Loan Association,
held last evening, s2OO sold at 1O1I per cent.
premium, and $4,000 at 94. li
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27

Holt, Third and Market, makes great display in
le wallpaper and window-shade line. Give him q
call and he will hang both for you In practical and
satisfactory manner.
81 The domestic" is the llghtest running sewing
machine.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
dTanted.

advertisements OF three lines are inserted unds
this head three times for 80 cents.)
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,
Railroad Hours.

RtlnatAgton JOr Philadelphia,
eab, a10, 1850 q m. 1a9O, aON 400, G&R, 7.lh
1882. 10. Sundays 6so, io.2O p m
EslmingtOn fby Ksss rsrh
1.so a m 1870 and 649 p. m.
Wilmington for BaItin,oge
l2.ba AOe and 1o0a a m. los and Hl7 p m
Wilmington f0r Harrington,
labb m freight with passenger car attAched) and
1910 a m; AVS p. N. Cfhere IL q Leo y. m. train
u New Castle.)
Wilmington for cbatesgille ReadiHe, BefAleAem and
HottsVflla
$50, and 1880 q. m $40 and 500 p. m.
Philadelphia fOr Wilmington,
as0 11O0 and 11.A5 a. m. 290, AO0 600, 100 800
and 11.s0 p. m. Sundays 900. 11.S0 p. m.
zSains arrive rom DelatNare r. r.,
400 tfrom New Castle) lois a m. ass, 1000 D. N.
Crhe latter subject TO delaya)
Trains arrive rom ". d R r. r.,
$50 m a4O, l rs and BIS D. m.
- Bee time tables for further particulars.