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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
"RaIsed,, checks.
GRAND swTSDLNG SCHEME BROKEN UP IN BAL
TIMoRE.

GRAND swfNDLNG SCHEME BROKEN UP IN BAL
TMoRE.
In Baltimore, on Thursday, detective officers
arrested II. O. Oomegys, late general agent OF the
National Life Insurance Company Of the United
States; DIR. James H. Ludwig, dentist, No g4
Eutaw street, and DIR. 8. Leroy Swampstedt,
homeopathic physician, on charges of pursuing
tystematic business Of passing ''raised" checks
on various banks throughout the country.
The mode of procedure adopted was to obtain a
check for small amount from some prominent
merchant or banker, and by the use Of acids re-
move the writing in the body of the check and
insert in lieu thereof such larger amount as
the sharpers desired. The checks were obtained
through the mail by sending a small consign-
ment TO the parties, or sending an order for
small amonnt Of merchandise, for which bank
note would be enclosed in the letter with a re-
quest that the balance would be remitted by
check. The letters were mailed for the most
part from small towns in the interior, variety
of names being used, all Of course, being hcti-
uous. The checks after being altered, were
drawn payable to bearer, and so skillfully were
they executed that in no case was the fraud de-
IeGted except in one instance at the first Nation
al Bank of Wilmington, where the parties pre-
Bentng it managed to escape.
The amount which they have obtained by
these means is estimated at $50 00O. They are
known to have received large number OF checks
winch have not yet been presented and 1t ID
supposed they became defaced, during the pro-
eeHs Of erasuro and were destroyed. Among
the are the following:
september 19th check of VIM. Lea 4 Sons
Wilmington, Del, on Union National Bank OF
Wilmington for $22.81, in favor Of John A. Ward,
iinwood, Del.,; October 10, check of Tatnall 4
Richardson, Wilmington, DEL, on First Nationa
bank Of Wilmington for $93.16, in favor of JohI
hinter Elkton, Md
The accused were arrested on a requisitioI
from the Governor of Pennsylyania, and wer,
taken to Pttsburg. They are married men, witt
families, and have never been suspected Of any
thing kind
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
The ocean MAILS.

The Senate Commerce and House Post-oflice
Committees, at a joint meeting, yesterday, unan-
imously agreed in favor of awarding the contract
for carrying Wednesdays European mail to the
Williams & Guion line. The committee were
influenced, among other considerations. by the
fact that two years ago the Cunard Company
combined with three others not to carry the mails
for the compensation offered, and that the Will
liams x Guion Company at that time came for
ward and offered to carry the mails at the rates
fixed by law, thus relieving a serious embarrass-
ment. The Postmaster General in accordance
with the recommendation of the committees, has
carrying the Wednesday mail to Liverpool and
Queenstown, for two years from July 1, 1872.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
NEIoHsoRlRo COUNTIES.
Wayne LYcenm wand noHt ofliee.

Wayne Lyceum wants post office.
Clifton, Delaware county, is trying to incor.
porate itself into a borough.
The mills in Delaware county arc constantly
running and have plenty TO do.
Heading is abouts6 900 betlcroT than she
was ono year ago, in her inances
-Pottstown erected abdnt 100 new buildings
last year, PhWnixyille erected ~.
w. II. Gernan1 has been nominated by the
Democrats of Reading for the City Auditorship.
Tile Pennsylvania Legislature has beenpeti-
toned to incorporate narrow gauge Railroad,
from Reading TO Rehrersburg.
Seven Thousand two hundred and twenty
one lstlers have been cancelled at the Lenih
Post Onie, during the last six months Tie
highest amount for any lneyioussix months wat
$40
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

"TRAyEIIHa" HORSE DooroR.-Dr Ball
moore, who has professed to be able to cure all
diseases that horses are heir to, and who was
advertised by bill posters to lecture at the City
Hall last evening, failed to deliver the lecture,
owing, perhaps, to pressing engagements else
where. His mod,s operdndi appears to be to ad-
Vertse to stay in place, as he did in some Ches-
ter county towns, for three weeks, and prove
bis skill. He demands part pay in advance, and
when he gets all he can, from those who are
innocent" enough to pay, the doctor decamps
Tor some other field His failure to stay in our
city long enough to make it profitable was owing,
very probably to the fact that he was called upon
by some parties from Chester county, who wanted
to get the worth Of their money, which they did
by selling the doctors horse and wagon. Moral
tor o
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
miscellaneous Intelligence.

A theological student wishes to know IL the
enOns Of the church are what the poets term
heavelss artillery"
An ellerly maiden lady, hearing it said that
matches are made ia heaven. remarked that she
didn't care cent how soon she got there.
Tho Smiths had dinner at Pittsburg on New
Years day. The first toast was "Poeahontas-
Heaven bless her for saving the Smiths to this
equity" ~. '--t..- .....5.-
The main portion OF the Southern peanut crop
comes from narrow "Trip of land extending
about forty miles northerly from Wilmington N.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Sabbath Breaking.
INFLIcToN OF THE PENALrT IN SUSSEX co.
The Milford Netos says:

INFLIcTIoN OF THE PKNALTY IN SUSSEX co.
The Milford Netos says:
VIM r. Davis, and his three sons, willard,
Frank and Erasmus, also r. D. Underhil and
Rodel H. Gard, were arrested on Tuesday last.
on complaint of John Narcrosa, on the charge of
violating the Sabbath. II appeared In evidence
before Esquire shockley that Davis, who was .
tenant Of Narcross last year had failed TO reno
his fodder before the last day Of the year Sunday
the 31st Of December and fearing that his
late landlord would not permit him to move
self OF Sunday to do the work, and engaged
Mr.. Gard to assist him. These facts appear
ing in evidence, the Justice fined them d
each-except Mr.. Underhill, whose only connec-
tion with the matter is that he owns the land on
which Davis moved the fodder, and one Of tho
SONS Of Mr.. Davis, too young to implicate. The
parties refusing to pay the fine, were committed
to Georgetown jail, where they were held twenty
four hours
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
MORNING NEWS.
Crime. and Casualties.

william Trnman dyer was scalded to death,
by falling into dye vat at Waterford. Conn.,,
yesterday.
Charles Billing attempted TO shoot young lady
named Sheldon, because she refused to marry
him. and then blew out his own brains.
Samuel White colored, was hanged al Charles
ton, s. O, yesterday for murder. An accom-
poe named Bolden, while under the gallows,
had his sentence. commuted by the Governor
TO Imprisonment for life.
A fire at Quebec, yesterday. destroyed Softie's
warerooms and Thompson's book store, causing
a loos Of S35, 900.
Albert Rogers, for many years RESPONSE
bic clerk in the Western Union Telegraph Office
at Boston. has disappeared with nearly three
thousand dollars of the OOmpany's money.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

The MILITARY FAIR.-The attendance at the
Military Fair was not so large last evening" as
on the previous, but still pleasant time was ex-
perienced. The re-arrangement of the tables is
decided Improvement The refreshment table
has been brought further forward on the stage,
and an ice cream garden improysed behind the
scenery, while the tables on each side have been
run further out upon the temporary floor.
For the Directors Horns the Phoenix and
delaware Fire Companies, of this city, and the
Fire Department Of Charleston. s. O., have been
entered. The names Of Col Henry Feldmeyer,
$. II. HodReman, and W. s. Heal have been en-
tered for the gentleman's watch.
The fair will be open again this evening. Adj
mission, 20 cents
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

CHURCH REorENINa. The reopening services
Of the NJ. L. Church, OF Smyrna, will take place
in the lecture room OF the church, tomorrow.
Rev. DIR. Dashiell, Of Dickinson College, will
preach in the morning, Sunday School services
will be held forenoon and afternoon, and preach
ing in the evening by Rev. A. Rittenhouse for
merly Of st. PAuls Church. this city The week
following the reopening will be spent as a week
Of prayer. The interior Of the church has been
altered and repaired, and the inside of the old
ediice has now the appearance Of a new and
handsome church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

ADv1oEH FROM PAHAMA-PoIdTICAL THE STOKES
TRIAL -CoUNTERFEIT MONEY.
NEW YORK, Feb. 3.
A Panama letter says the State Government
has refused to make reparation for the insult
perpetrated by the seisure Of the American
steamer Montigo. or for injuries committed by
the insurgents.
Tho Greeley Republican General Committee
have resolved that the Common Council should
impeach Mayor Hall, and have requested the
Legislature to abolish the Mayoralty temporarily.
Stokes trial will probably be postponed till
March, when it will be heard before Judge
Barnard.
Counterfeit tens on the National Bank of Nor
wich are in circulation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

BAGGAGE TRANsFER.-The enterprising propri-
etore Of the Wilmington Transfer and Baggage
Express, Messrs. McMullen a Seal have effected
arrangements In Philadelphia TO deliver baggage,
checked by them, to all parts Of the latter city,
thus saving to the owners the trouble and an
noyance OF the re-checdng, and delivery Of bag
gage at the Philadelphia depot. Messrs. NJ. 4
s. are deserving of credit for this convenience
to the travelling public.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
#larrtaafs.

DAvIs-DIcKs 'N-Jan Both. at Pemberton NJ R
Church, by the pastor, Rev. Philip hne, Mir
Isens Davis. formerly of FELTON,, Del, and ADnie
Dickson, of Mt. Holly, N, j.
MoRGAN-LEWIS-Oc 9tst, 1871 at Chester Pa by
Rev Henry Brown VIM X Morgan, of Larimore
Neck, and Emma i, daughter o. EyaA Lewis, Esq,
of Cecil County Md.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
Real Estate.

VALUABLE HoUsRs SoLD.-The two residences
on Delaware Avenue at the corner of Broome
street, long occupied by J. 7. Heald, and Daniel
Lamont. Jr., were sold st 2 O'Clock, to-day, by
NJ. M. Child & Co.. Real Estate Agents, at pub
lie sale. No. 1915 brought $40, 500; and No. 1917
$4,000. Both were purchased by Eli Garrett,
Esq. L. W. 5titham d Son, Auctioneers.
The three frame houses in West Wilmington
we're also bought by the same purchaser ct
81, $40 each.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WAsmNGToN, Feb. 8.
The area Of lowest barometer, now over North
Carolina coast will continue to move Northwest
wardy along the New England coast where east
erly winds are increasing, and probably high
wipds, will prevail
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
Comm srcial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3.
Cotton dull uplands 2216; New Orleans 23114
Provisions trmer mess pork and lard un-
changed.
Flour dull and prices unchanged.
Corn cents higher yellow 6S@69; Western
20.
Wheat less active red S1.5701 SO.
Rye, 90.
White oats 55056.
Whisky unchanged
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
France.

REFUSAL OF THE ASSEMBLY t. RETURN TO PARIS.
PARIS, Feb. 8.
The refusal of the Assembly to return to Paris
causes disappointment. It is probable that CAST
mer Perriere will retire from the Cabinet, in
conseuuence
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

DISSOLUTION OF Oo-PARrNEBsHIP.- Francis G.
Alien has Withdrawn from the firm OF s. Allen
4 Son. -four and feed dealers at 2l7 W. Front
street. Samnel Allen will continue the business.
On march 25th Francis O. Allen will take the
store now occupied by his brother r. o. Allen,
on Delaware aYenue below West
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
REAL ESTATE

of the late John Patterson deceased heretofore laid
of for dover to his widow and described in former
proceedings by the freeholders follOws:-
No. 5. marsh lot In Hoilauds Greek Marsh be-
ginning at stake in the middle of the eau eway or
public road leading from Wilmington TO New Castle
at q corner of Robert Grimes land; thence by said
land S.,3k deg E., IS 1S-l00 perches to VIM. Chand-
ers land thence by his land N, deg E., 2l 64-100
perches TO land Of Richard To2ham; thence thereby
NJ 10 deg. W., SO 2100 perches 10 the centre of the
ditch dividing this fro n No. 4; thence up the mid
die OF said ditch s.. deg. 2l min E., II 29-lOO
perches to corner OF said lot; thence N, IL deg.
20 36-100 perches to the middle of the causeway;
thence s., deg W., 13h perehes to the place OF be-
ginning; containing acres, roods and perch.
And It ordered that the purchaser or purchasers
thereof be and appear at the next Orphans Court
for New Castle county that the Court may assign to
him. her or them, the premises sod pursuant TO said
order he, she they with Sufficient surety or sure
cognlzance to the State, to be taken and acknowl-
edged in said Court in penal sum TO be determined
by the said Court, with condition TO pay to the par
ties entitled several y, their executors admniatra
tors assigns respectively, their Just and proper
tiOnate shares of the aid purchase mon ey, with In
manner and form as may by the direction OF said
Court be prescribed and appointed I'm said condition
Attendance will be given at the time and place
JOHN G. PATTERSON, Esq,
Trustee, or his Attorney.
Attest, BENZ. r. usTIcK, -.
N B.-The attention Of business men and capital
lists Is particularly called to the sale of land in an
improving section recently brought within the City
limits; and in the immediate vicinity OF the eNten-
sion OF the line of the Wilmington and Reading r.
r. 1t has its attraction either an Investment or
for Manufacturing PURPOSES. j. Q. p.
ianl6- -2taw-ts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

TEMPERANCE MEErINa-Aaron M. Powell,
ESQ., Of New York, will address public meet
ing in this city, In the interest of Temperance
Reform, on Thursday evening of next week.
The place OF meeting has not yet been decided
upon, but due notice of il will be given.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
spain.

ACTION OF THE RADICALS CONCERNING CUBA.
MADRID, Feb. 8.
The Radicals held mass meeting and denounc-
ed the atrocities in Cuba, and demanded certain
reforms the abolition of slavery and capital pun
ishment, but advocated the maintenance Of the
Spanish Authority in the Antilles.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
s'OId and Respected, >,

q, AT Richmond, Ky, on Thursday, James
bSiough and his wife quarrelled, and he stabbed
ner niteen or twenty times with a clasp knife,
alu jealousy was the cause Slough and his
Tils RiOsre We're "old api respected residents" Of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

II we correctly interpret an item In tile O5ser-
rr, to-day, Rev. @. ID. Watson, Of Mount Salem
NJ f. Church, challenges Rev. Mr.. Thorne, of
the Unitarian Church, to public discussion on
the Theatre, the former to oppose, the latter to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
North Pacific Loau.

dispatch dated London, February I'd, says
The Governing Committee OF the London Stock
Exchange, has appointed special settling day
for the Northern Pacific Loan. The loan is now
quoted at "a premium.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
This ia rough weather

A good story, complete, win be fOupd on our
second page. "-"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

THE QUESTION SETTLRD.-The differences be-
tween the Junction and Breakwater II. II. and
the New York Steamship Co. have been at last
syttled by an equal division Of the freights.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
ProceedInEn Of Congress.

WAsHINaToN, Fef. 8.
The Senate is not in session.
In the House dozen members were present.
Several speeches have been, and are to be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

Horace Greeley's New York Committee wants
Mayor Hall impeached and removed :
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Cry REPUB. CoMlurTEE.-The City Republi-
can Committee will meet, this Saturday } eve
ming, at their rooms, on business OF Importance
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

Stokes is likely to be tried in March, lef,ro
Judge Barnard. s-,. t.-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

The Military Fair is open at the Opera House,
aud will be the centre OF attraction this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
ayftr SGrfrtiseatfats
A SUCCESSFUL ARD POPULAR
o LOAN.

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
lrket which, in 80 short time have taken 30 high
investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds OF the
Northern Paci1 Railroad Company. The Seven
Ihlfty ooid Loan OF TINS. Great corporation Is
already solid and gratifying success, and the
present daily sales are
=, LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE. En-.
tIr a lFrom the N. Y. World.l
The most prominent feature in financial affairs at
the present time Is the increasing demand fer FIRST
class railway bonds. both here and In Europe The
large surplus of money seeking Investment is 1ow-
Ing steadily into American railroad bends. which
and investors to an unprecedented extent. During
the month some important negotiations have been
contaminated In Europe, and the bankers market
ing new bonds here report great activity and a
widespread demand. Many deposltors in savings
hanks are removing their funds, and are investing
ket.
[From the New York TrIhunel
millions OF the $40 bonds have been exchanged
for those OF apparent equal senndness, but which
these bonds are those OF the Northern Pacific Rail-
way Company, offered BY MessrB. Jay Cooke CO.,
at par, in currency, and which bear a gold interest
at seven and three-tenths per cent per annnnl
They are first and only mortgage upon one OF the
greatest-f not the greatest-railway enterprises
Speaking Of the r, turning abundance Of loanabe
capital, the financial editor Of the 1riouns also re-
marks;-
"If we are to drift into the condition OF things
prevailing before the Chicago lre, It would not be
kurJrislng II all that class OF securities 70 which the
Northern Pacific belongs were materially advanced
in prtcei"
[From the N. Y. independently
LAS an investment security we know of none OF
whatever oha&acter, equal to the Northern Pacific
7-3os. They combine the two great requisites, safe
ty and profit. The favor In which these bonds are
held by investors Is Indicated by the Large sales
which, thus far during January, have been at the
rate Of two millions per month
"The inquiry for bonds by those who intend pur-
chasing lands gives assurance OF large settlements
upon the lands during the next season The Com
pany lands in Minnesota are now ready for sale,
and those on the western terminus will be. The
Company are prepared to permit parties to take up
land at any point along the line of the road to be
subsequently appraised and paid for. The fact 10
conceded that the sales OF land win build the road
We recently saw an OIL dal report Of an engineer,
stating that from the garden valley OF the Red
River Of the North to the foot hill of the Rocky
Mountains there was but single strip Of poor
land the whole distance.
1.-THE future Of this great enterprise ia promising
in the extreme and the bonds OF the Company are
as sure as the obligation Of the best governments on
earth.
we heartily commend them to all having IA vest
ments TO make as EMINENTLY SAFE AND DE
SIRABLEr
Maps, pamphlets, and full information will be fur
nished on application to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
The Delaware Tribune.

From a Sussex County Correspondent
must in truth say that you publish one OF th'
most readable papers Of the day
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

CtEO W. BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
W at the lowest market price, Koh-i-noOr Lehgh
and Mount Carmel Coal. these Goals are Of the
surest and best qualities
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03

WNNTERPRISE CoALA-Persons who are tired Of
~ trying to burn slate and dirt, should go TO
F0UT, West and Water streets, and buy the EN-
TERPRISE COAL. and get clear Of both. Try it;
you Will want no other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
TRUSTEES' SALE.

By virtue Of an order of the Orphans Court Of
the State OF Delaware, In and for New Caste Coun-
ty, ma lie the % day Of November A. D., ISL, will
be exposed 70 sale b7 way OF public auction, on
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
OAilg Gsaemerejal.
JENkIws q ATKlMsoN.

WiiMb@ @AAAAASSVr's.r.'' '''''..s' .fueiAshers
tw-F0r Twrss, Es@, See Second IaOs. ----
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
TAuRspAY, Fehruary ath, Isz2

At 12 O'Clock NJ, at the Washington Hotel, No. 2O5
Market St., Wilmington, the following lands and
preIist 8 being that portion OF the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-03
TELEGRAMS.
New York.

ADv1oEs FROM PAHAMA-poIdTICAL STOKES
TRIAL COUNTERPART MONEY.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-10
FLOODS IN TIE WEST.

MEMPHIS, april 3.
A drenching rain fell here throughout the
day, and heavy rains have fallen through,
out the Southwest, washing away railroad
bridges and doing much damage. All. Of the
Southern rivers are expected to overflow.
CINCINNATI, April 8.
A very severe storm has prevailed here to,
dsy, and continues Knight. A heavy land
slide has occurred and one trestle has been
washed out on the Louisville Short Line Rail-
road. The Town of Wilmington, Ohio, is re-
ported flooded. The bridge near Morrow, on
the Little Miami Railroad, is gone. and two
bridges on the Cincinnati and GAINESVILLE hall
road. between Morrow and GAINESVILLE, are
swept away, and tour bridges are reported
gone on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad.
Reports from below Louisville Say the country
Is flooded, but, as communication IS inter-
rupted, no reliable Intelligence mas oeen re.
ceiyed. Nearly two inches OF rain has fallen
here since morning. The heaviest portion OF
the storm appears TO be southgard.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-10
DOINGS IN CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. April

WASHINGTON, April 9.
After q hard fight In the Senate, the rail-
road depot bill was referred to the committee
on the District OF Columbia, which secures the
ultimate triumph of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road combination in their effort to secrre
depot facilities in this city, which effort he
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad interest had OPP
posed. ~
Orleans was Withdrawn, and jngranam, . COL
ored man, was nominated and confirmed.
The bill authorizing the sale of the old arse
nal grounds at Augusta, Georgia, passed.
Pomeroy, from the committee on public lands,
reported bills TO incorporate the New Mexico
Central Railroad Company, and the New Mex.
leo and Gulf Railway Company, and grant
them rights OF way. go
HousE.-The bill authorizing the issue OF
one cent postal cards passed the House. The
members of the Morse memorial committee
are Roberts, Palmer and shoeber.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-04-10
ON, WEDNESDAY MORNING., APRIL 10, 1879.

laboriously acquired, and they do go with the
best grace they can, inwardly cursing him
and the commissioner who sent him. For
although they have the pains of making all
the Inquiries, and have stood the expense at
tending the getting of q clue which may ultt.
mately lead TO the desired capture, they will
now have none of the glory Of success, and
only a small portion of any reward which may
be offered. Sometimes the divisional detec-
tlves, who do the work, get only slO out of a
reward OF f2OO, which is generally offered on
the occasion OF a great crime. Aswell detec.
tive, If he gets his name into the papers, and
be generally does, will get the lions share,
not only of public applause, but of any SUBJ
staptial reward the case may bring.