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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14

an atmosphere which ripens as well as dries
that Is, by heat and moisture, tempered with
cool fresh air, to subject the fruit, vegetables
Nc. 10 those conditions necessary for ch angling
theiF gum and starch into sugar, thus giving
them relatively greater amount OF sugar than
thev contained previous TO the process. There
il little doubt that the Alden process il Ing
be a o. and success. II only awaits time for the
public to .ain knowledge Of its preserved pro-
ducts and supply Of them to create demand,
Whichwill set in operation similar establishments
all over our Peninsula, thus giving to fruit and
vegetable culture an impetus which will make it
tho great garden OF our Atlantic coast
With the Alden process, the super-heated
water process, as in canning our various domestic
proco ss vs. and others yet to be invented. giving
US control Of the fresh fruit market, faith he
holds for this favored and delightful strip OF
territory splendid future. That future, too,
will not be distinguished for horticulture alone,
but likewise for its legitimate resulte-union,
fellowship and good will-so that before We are
aware we shall coalesoe naturally into an ire
sistable desire to form political whole.
A peninsula united by the ties Of horticulture.
relationship and railroads is my hobby. May the
shoes Of my hobby never wear out nor become
loose till he reaches the goal. More as time
permits WICoAnCo.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
DEATH OF MRS. FOY.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IA.
The explosion, this morning, Of barrel Of
cement, set fire to +. Rodel 4 Co.'S shoe factory,
on North Third street.
William Haas was seriously burned. Fifteen
men and girls employed in the upper stories
made their escape through the roof into the
adjoining building.
The adjoining stores, occupied by Brown
Hibbard, grocers, D. X. Grimes 4 Sons, dry
goods, and wartman Engleman's tobacco store,
were damaged.
Total loss $4,000. The buildings are fully
insured !; the stocks partially.
Roedeli's stock valued at 5O,000,was destroy
ed 1t was insured in the Franklin and English
Companies.
Mr.. Roedell jumped from a second-story win
dow and was injured, though not seriously.
Several fremen were also injured by falls.
The extensive malt house of Bert & Co. was
slightly damaged.
Mrs. Mary Foy died, this morning, from inju-
ries inflicted, by her husband Jas. Foy, with
aha.chet, while drunk.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
IIIood
sANduINARY ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNOR OF
PENNSYLVANIA!

sANduISARY ATTITUDE OF THE GOVERNOR OF
PENNSYLVANIA!
The Philadelphia Bulletin editOrially says;
Those Of us who have horror Of sanguinary
strife have now another excellent reason for
hoping that Governor Geary will not succeed in
his attempt to reach the Presidency. For the
voice of the Governor is for war Now could
the Governor drink hot blood-the blood of
Englishmen. On Saturday night he attended
a banquet in Harrisburg, and made speech in
response to toast. During his remarks he took
occasion to speak Of the Alabama claims and of
the English protest against the extraordinary
total of our cheerful little bill. He declared
that he was uncompromisingly opposed to set
tlement unless all the claimes of the United
States were satisfied in full and then, after
hintng darkly, but with singular originality, that
in his opinion the disposition OF Albion is to be
perhdious, he flercely asserted that il she did
not recede from her present position, he advo-
Gated war
Americans who have any affection for the
mother country, and horror OF shedding multi
tudinous seas of English blood, owe it to them
selves and to humanity to keep this man in a
position where his untameable ferocity cannot
expend itself upon our neighbors, and where his
red right hand and falchon blade will be COM
PEELED to refrain from destruction of human
beings. II be will not return his blade to its
sheath, let him rest its point upon the earth and
gaze regretfuly toward the land of the foeman,
in the attitude Of the warrior OF whom the poet
spoke when he said:
1.-THE soldier leaned upon his sword
And wiz. away tear
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
NElcHBoRINc COUNTIES.

A comfortable and commodious two-story
school-house has been built at Shingles Store,
Chester county.
-Phmnixville will celebrate the 22nd with a
military parade.
The West Chester Building and Loan Asso-
citation has decided to issue series OF stock.
The demand for real estate in West Chester
id not 80 active as ii was a few weeks ago.
The Kennett Square Presbyterian Church
was damaged by fire, on Sunday afternoon to the
extent of 800.
"A colored juror has been drawn for April
Court in Berks county.
Mrs. Edward Potteiger, residing near Birds
boro' fell dead in her kitchen while attending to
her work.
One OF Readings water reservoirs, holding
400, 600 gallons, is to be enlarged to a capacity
OF over 5000, 900 gallons.
--One OF the jurors engaged in the Ward
murder trial, in Camden has been taken witt
the small pox, in consequence of which the re-
manning eleven jurors were discharged, but 1
new jury has been secured and the trial was re-
sumed on Tuesday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
MISCELLANEOUS Intelligence.

The Governor Of Kentucky signed the Southern
Railroad bill yesterday.
The RothsAy Hotel, at st. John, N. D., wss
burned yesterday. Loss S25,0OO.
The President has accepted Colonel Forney'a
resignation as Collector of the Port of Phiadel-
phis.
The house Of julius Hans, at Jefferson, ,Minr.
was burned day or two since, and three children
persisted In the flames
The Senate Foreign Committee agreed, yes
terday, to report favorably on the nomination OF
Charles Hale to be Assistant Secretary Of State.
It is stated that the wounded by the late scci
dent on the Lehigh Valley Railroad have com
promised with the company, and received com
pensaton for their injuries.
The resolution passed by the Florida House of
Representatives impeaching Governor Reed, was
sent to the Senate on Monday, Lieutenant
Governor Day was 10 take the oath as &C ing
Governor yesterday.
Acting Governor James. OF Nebraska, returned
to Omaha yesterday, and issued a proclamation
revoking the call for extra session Of the
Legislature, made during his absence, by th'
President Of the Senate
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
The Propo.ed ship cnnnI.

WHAT WAS DONE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING AT
EAsToN.
We have already stated that public meeting
of the citizens of Talbot county was held at
Easton last week, with reference to this import
ant enterprise. Dr. /. l.. Atkins presided. The
committee to prepare business W. H. Smith,
Hy. f. Bateman, ii. II. Goldsborough, and Il. L.
4. Hardcastle, submitted report, Of which the
following is the gist
The committee assumes that the main object
of the proposed canal is to afford more direct
route for the commerce OF Baltimore to the sea,
and then argues from the fact that that city Is
the great depot for bituminous coal from its
interior and central position with reference
to the great producing areas OF the country !
it's active development and extension OF
new and important lines OF railway the necessi-
ty for this canal in order to furni sh more prompt
shipments to more foreign and domestic markets
The establishment by the Is. * o. IL. n. Com
pany OF a line OF European steamships has dem
onstrated that Baltimore is the cheapest and
most direct port for the importation OF foreign
goods to supply the wants OF the South, the
West and portions Of the Northwest, and the
people of this vast extent OF territory are there
fore directly interested in making Baltimore the
chief market for the sale of their products, and
it is thought that the construction OF this canal
and the shortening thereby of the passage by
steamship navigation one day to Europe, Bos'
ton, New York or Halifax would give Baltimore
commercial advantages over any other port upon
the Atlantic coast.
After stating what it conceives to be the es'
sentials necessary to practicable route tht
| committee recommends the petitioning OF Con
gress for a survey, and the Maryland and Della
ware Legisatives for the adoption Of such actioI
| as will promote the same object.
The Committee further suggests the CablI
Creek and Lewes route as the most practicable
| with the extension Of the canal across the mar
| row neck of land between the Tired Avon an'
| Miles Rivers, and the cleaning out Of the Ken
| Island Narrows. 1t is claimed for TINS rout
| that it passes through level country, with
| soil most favorable to deep and heavy excava
/ tions. protected from storms and afordlng
| constant supply of water. 1t is also believe
that fewer locks would be required than by an
| other route.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
GoInEtoJ JnII.
rEnKEs AND MARoER SENT To cnERu

YEnKEs AND AIABcER SENT TO CHERRY HILL.
On Saturday j. r. Marcer, ex-Treasurer Of
Philadelphia, and Chas. 7. Yerkes Jr., Third
street broker, who was implicated in funds on
the City Treasury were sentenced and sent to
prison. The correspondent of the Reading
Times says
Alter MIR. Marcer received his sentence of
four years and nine months. he called his coun-
sci to him and requested him to ask the court
to first allow him to visit his family, and ride to
the Penitentiary in a carriage, for which he
would pay the expense. The court allowed him,
and as he went down the stairs lie said to one
Of the officers, 'Oh, this will kill my poor, ten
der-heaIted good wife" and burst into tears
Then he said ~ would not care il | was guilty,
but am innocent; David Jones is the enc who
ought to be punished, he is the bad man"
carriage was hastily procured and two officers
jumped in with their prisoner. 1t drove rapidly
away to Marcers residence. The three ahghted
and went in the parlor. Mrs. Marcer had not
been apprised of the sentence, and had dsupposed
her husband would receive new trial L have
learned all about the interview (Which OF course
took place in presence of the officers but II Is
too narrowing to put upon the public page; and
out OF mercy to the innocent, heart-broken wo-
man | refrain. lie gave his watch to his wife,
and all the valuables he had about his person.
The scene did not last long, for MIR. Marcercut 1t
short himself, by saying there, there, there
don't cry, DEAR you can come out and see me
often" The man was completely broken down
and wept like a child He was hurried again to
the carriage and driven to the Penitentiary.
Immediately after entering, ,his measure or height
was TAKEN the color Of his eyes, hair size of feet
in stockings his hair cut short, cap pulled
down over his eyes, and he was marched through
dozen or more lanes and corridors, 30 that he
would loose the points of the compass, and ther
placed in his cell.
Yerkes took things much cooler; he went ou
in carriage, and appeared to be less concerned
He hated to have that moustache shaved on ,bu
it had to come. 1t had twirled him into the
good graces OF many pretty woman but it now
adorns the soapy paper of the Penitentiary ton
| gnrilt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
The Late Henry y. Evans.
FUNERAL AT WEST CHESTER.

FUNERAL AT WEST CHESTER.
The funeral Of the late Henry S. Evans took
place at West Chester, yesterday and was largely
attended. Services were conducted at the house,
by Rev Dir. Newton, of the Episcopal Church.
and shortly after eleven O'Clock, the funeral pro-
cession set out for Oakland Cemetery, in the
suburbs OF the Borough, where the remains were
entered.
The pAll-bearers were Judge Butler Of the
Chester and Delaware county courts Judge
Paxson, of the Philadelphia Courts Henry T..
Darlington, Esq, Of the Doylestown InteIigen-
Ger George W. Vernon, Esq of the Whining
ton Republican /; Capt. e. l.. Christman, Of the
West Chester Republican and Mr.. VIM. II.
Dock, long confidential employee in the VI
ld9e Record.
Among those in attendance, to testify their
respect to the deceased were ex-Speaker Stin-
son Of the PennsylvAnia Senate Bayard Taylor,
(who had just reached Kennett from Western
lecturing tour): Messrs. Keech, and Prizer, OF
the State Legislature George N. Corson, ESD,
and NJ. r. Wills, Esq, of Norristown and other
gentlemen Of prominence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
From Delmar to warwick.

WHAT CORRESPONDENT SAW AND now 1T LOOKS.
wIcoMoo Co., ND, Feb. 9TH.
NV annual trip was in this instance, from
Delnar to Middletown, thence to Warwick.
On the road TO Warwick there are fine man
sions and farms and extensive peach orchards
too much 80 for proper attention. The orchards
reminded one OF the goose that laid the golden
egg Surely, after devoting 30 much ine land
to peach culture, with training, cultivahng, and
waiting four or i've years for crop, farmers
miss il badly by withholding the pruning knife
and allowing their trees to oyerbear. lhinning
out is not a substitute. few heavy crops des-
troy the YigOr OF the trees. A budded tree ID
not seeding. 1t grows more rapidly, is more
redundant OF limbs and leaf and comes sooner
into full bearing. ALI this must be checked II
one would prolOng the life and strength OF the
trees, aud in the end make them more prohta-
BILE. But digress.,
Warwick, like many of our Peninsula villages,
look as though II had not yet recovered from the
blight of slavery or had been postponing the
period of paint and whitewash. The country
around it is certainly beautiful. sufficiently un-
dulating for variety and extensive prospects. l
was surprised, however, at the want OF woodland
To check and temper the bleak wind of winter, as,
also at the want of windbreaks at the orchards.
| Borders of evergreens would add much to the
beauty of the landscape and be material benefit
| To the fruit trees. IL the farmers here would
take an occasional trip to the fruit-growing
| tions of New Jersey and New YORK, they would
/ learn some valuable lessons.
Remaining one night at warwick, with my es,
| teemed friend Rev. Mr.. Hoblitzell, proceeded
| with him next morning to examine the frnit-
preserving establishment OF Jackson, Pyle " Co
| at Middletown, on the Alden process. MIR.
jackson, with that urbanity and kindness which
| distinguishes fruit men everywhere, showed III
through the establishment, explaining all as we
| passed. The intention OF the process ls moi
| merely to preserve fruit, to give the public I
cheap, wholesome article Of preserved fruit thai
viii Keep indefinitely, but particularly to pre-
serve it in an inprOUed condition. The secret o
the process consists in creating IN the dFylng-po'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
THE PENINSULA.
WORCESTER COUNTY.


Sydney Nelson was struck in the head by the
lever of timber truck last week, but miracu-
lously escaped being killed.
The mail stage between Snow Hill and Berlin
broke down last week, and it became necessary
to employ horse cart.
Chas. W. Wilson, son OF the late Col. e X.
Wilson, and one of the oldest citizens of Snow
Hill, died last week.
son Of DIR. Bohm, of Newto wn, fell from a
cart one day last week, the wheel Of which pass
ing over his body Unlisted injuries which tsrmi-
mated fatally.
soMERsET COUNTY.
One Of the steamers have been withdrawn
from the line between Crisfield and Baltimore.
whitty Pollett's son, Sidney, was thrown from
a mule, on Sunday, and his hip was dislocated.
Judge Irving, whose leg was broken by fall
in Baltimore, is recovering.
QUEEN ANNE's COUNTY.
W J Hands store, in Centeryille, was robbed
last Thursday night.
The small pox has nearly subsided.
The revival meetings in the NJ. L. Church, at
Centrevlle have been discontinued, and simi-
lar meetings have been commenced in the Nj.
p. church.
The Dog tax has been repealed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
9Eaths.
In affectiOnate remembrance OF
JAMES HENRY BRYSON,
who dcpal tied thi1 life February 5, 1872,
Aged 70 years.

There are a number OF touching incidents In the
brief space of time this young man sicRened and
oa the 18th OF January he complained of not
feeling well, hade his father good night, and
never returned to his business place again. HIS oil.
sease soon assumed malignant form and he pa sed
away on.the morning OF February the 5th.
His young wife also became sick, but soon recOv-
ered and continued to wait aud attend upon him,
assisted by her mother and sister
During the period OF his Illness he was a great
sufferer and at intervals was perfectly eonscious OF
his condition. on Sunday night ne asked his wife
TO pray. She kneeled by his dside and prayed, he
audi " repeating her prayer He then eXtemporized
a PRAYER OF thanks "Save me, bl. ssed Jesus, save
me now ~ Some time after this the watch RS at his
bedside heard the most beautiful sounds come from
his lips; the music seemed heavenly, ana the words
"Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me 70 thy bosom fly"
reyerherated In sweet melody through the room,
and thus his spirit took its hight. He was aft c.
tonate, kind, and symp thetc In his nature, and
indexibly honest. The Rev. DR.. Kenney, who knew
MIN from youth up, thus beautifully writes to the
senior Mr. Bfyson, the receipt OF intelligence of
his sons death. "MystefiOul are the orderngs Of
Gods Providence; he was the last OF your dear
family that have seen; and his warm, cordial
greetings as | casually met hlm, some two months
ago the street come back to me now with very
tender recollection. But he ia not, for God hath
taken him; trust he now rests, awaiting our COM
| ing In the better land
In the early history OF the Rebellion, and on the
first invasion OF the borders OF our State, he volun-
teered his services and was member of the Dahl
gren Battery, and did service at HagerstOwn and
near WililamspOrt during the battle OF AntietaIn
on the second Invasion Of General Lees army he
again volunteered in the three months servite, and
was with the Keystone Battery near Harrisburg
during the battle OF Gettysburg. Duing this period
he was drafted in the second district for the three
years service, he thea being in camp In the mtia
| service He answered the draft by returA to his
home, placed substitute in his stead for the three
years, and again returned to the camp near Harris
burg and continued in service until the militia were
discharged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
MORNING NEWS.
philadelphia Topics.
The "roosters' are alarmed.

The "roosters" are alarmed
The watchword IL "Reform."
The Courts are Independent and vigorous.
-To-Morrow evening, the Mannerchor's mask
ed ball.
Lew Cassidy is Understood to be at the head
Of the Day.
Query of the politicians "Who succee Is
Col. Foniey
The Presbyterian Board of Education ! as
ia students.
The Grocers' Association want the Legisa-
ture to drive out the hucksters.
Hons. s. Josephe and u. A. Nagle are i'll
from the epidemic raging at Harrisburg.
The Board of Health has petitioned the Leg
islature for authority to compel vaccination.
An enterprising fellow has discovered some
how that there are over 36, 900 cats in the city.
Senator Pomeroyi Of Kansas, will address
the temperance meeting at Trinity ME. Church,
on February 22d.
The increase OF deaths from smallpox is
due to that disease assuming typhus form
which is fatal.
To be a candidate at a teachers examina-
tion. the applicant must have at least passed
through grammar course in this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
The Peach Bottom RnilrOnd
THE SUBSCRIPTIONS NEARLY CLOSED

THE SUBSCRIPTIONS NEARLY CLOSED.
The Oxford Press, of this week, says:
Messrs Russell and Alexander, of the Peach
Bottom Railroad, made another raid on the peo-
pie Of Oxford and vicinity on Monday last, with
q view to finishing up the balance OF subscrip-
tions necessary to secure the location OF the
eastern division of the road A careful exsm-
nation of the subscription list shows the follow
ing: .,o ooo
Necessary for location, $50 0O0
Subscribed previous to present week, 1000
Balance to be raised, 2,4OO
of this amount Messrs. II. and A. raised 81 900
on Monday, leaving balance yet to be raised
of S1400.
1t is confidently expected the people along the
route will not suffer the location to be deferred
on account Of this trihing balance, but that they
will raise the amount at once and let the work
go on. Should they do this, Mr.. Hood will put
his corps of Engineers into the field by the
middle of next week; otherwise he will transfer
his operations to York county, where he viii
probaly remain for a considerable time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
The Phlladelphla Collectoruhip.
PRESIDENT GRANTS LETTER TO COL. FoRNEY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,

PRESIDENT GRANTS LETTER TO COL. FoRNEY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb II, 1872.
To Colonel j. W. Forney, Collector Of the Port
Of Philadelphia.
MY DEAR COLONEL Your letter OF the 10th
instant rendering your resignation Of the Col
lectorship of the Port OF Philadelphia, to take
effect the first Of March. pToximo, YVES duly re-
ceived. 1 regret that you have found this course
necessary, because your appointment to that
place gave general and almost universal salts
faction when it was made, and since your ser
vices have been appreciated and approved quite
AZ generally. appreciate, however, the rea-
SONS you assign for the course taken, and hope
for your continued success as journalist and
citizen. / will be highly gratifed If successful
IN procuring as your successor one enjoying the
same confidence OF the public and Administra-
ton, and who will administer the Office az well
as you have.
With high regards, your obedient servant,
u. g. GRANT,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.

MAhhlNolONs Nop' ~
SENATE.
Mr.. Sumner announced his intention to call
up the resolution for the investigation OF the
alleged manufacture Of arms for France.
Mr.. Sherman deprecated the consideration OF
the resolution as leading to political debate and
delaying the practical business before Senate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
petition was presented from the Uaiversal
Peace Union for the passage OF a constitutional
amendment, repeating the war clauses and
gradual abolition of the navy and army, and pro-
posing that foreign powers be invited to join in
a gradual disarmament and system of interna-
tional arbitration to settle disputes.
A bill was reported to repeal the duties on tea
and coffee in obedience to an orderof the House.
though the Committee ON Ways and Means was
was opposed to it.
Referred to the Committee OF this Whole.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
EnrInnd,. Ramparesu.ne.n. .

No minister could hold office in England TWEEN
ty-four hours. who would agree to submit the
question Of indirect damages to arbitration.
Snch is the London word, to-day. Then the
English mind must be in very unreasonable
and unreasoning condition. Now, If America
let's the question " soak," again, till England is
involved in European war, would not, then, a
Ministry willing to leave the English case to the
judgment Of an impartial Commission, be able
to continue in office5
1t is evident that the English people are stand
ing in their own light. II they are determined
to stand there, we had better wait perhaps till
something moves them, so that they can see
what is manly, fair, and honorable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
Political Intelligence,

Sherman D. Phelps, Republican. was elected
Mayor OF Binghamton, N. y, yesterday, without
opposition.
Richmond county. n. Y held its town election
yesterday. The lseformers were everyN here
successful.
The Labor Reform Convention Of Missouri,
in session at st. Louis yesterday, elected a full
delegation to the National Labor Convention, at
n,l
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-14
Marriages.

VANDEGRI FT-JoNES AT Delaware City, Fl bru-
ary sIh, 1872. by Rev. j. Humphriss, Mr.. Geo ge
vi Vandegrift, OF Cecil county, Maryland, to Miss
Sallie Il. Jones, OF New Castle county, Delaware.
Elkton. Md, papers please copy.
BRITTINGHAM-WHIfE TIE AT the residence OF the
brides parents on the s'h inst by Rev. w. E.
Engla d. Robert j. Brtlinghan, of Wic0micO
county, Nd, and Miss Amelia NJ. White, eldest
daughter OF GreenLurry White, ESD, OF SuEseX