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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
The Temperance Reform.
MEETING ON SATURDAY EVENING.


An earnest meeting of the friends of Temper
ance Reform was hold at the West Street Friends
Meeting House, on Saturday evening. About
$50 persons were present, including number
of the prominent advocates Of the movement.
Alan Gawthrop acted as President and Emma
Worrell, as Secretary.
The petition and memorial to Congress, ask
ing prohibitory law, and an Amendment to the
National Constitution, were read for informa-
ton, and the Secretary also read an editorial
from the National Standard, (edited by Aaron
NJ. Powell, in which those measures are explain
ed and urged.
The character of the meeting being thus stated.
Rev. ]. Il. Lightbourne made an eloquent and
effective address, in advocacy Of Prohibition
He was followed by Rev. Geo. D. Watson, Isaac
L. Crouch, and others. Mr.. Crouch, in the
course Of his speech, expressed his conviction
that Woman Suffrage would be alpowerfu agency
in behalf of Temperance, and this opinion called
forth warm ejaculations Of approval, from a
number of those present. Mr.. Crouch also
dwelt upon the necessity of supporting for Office
none but Temperance men.
The petition and memorial were signed ly those
present. and while this was being done, remarks
were made in behalf Of the work und srtalsen, by
| Elizabeth w. Smith, Wm. W. Hopes, MANY B.
| Pyle, DIR. VIM. Fields, and others DIR Fields
| stated that he had not used liquor Cor 40, years
The meeting directed the Secretary Ia. CORES.
| pond with Aaron M. Powell, AMI request him bc
| stop at Wilmington on his way 10, or from Wash
ington, and address general public meeting Of
the people, in behilf of Temperance
The Secretary was also instructed to address
letters to all the ministers IN the city. inviting
their active cooperation and enclosing copies oi
| the petition and memorial in order that siena.
| lures might be affixed to them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
rAernlpl..

1.-THE PREACHERS Or THEATREs-ro WHOM SHALL.
WE eop
This was the subject of a discourse by Rev
W. H. Thorne, OF the Unitarian Church. yester-
day. Many hard things, he said, had been spo-
ken by preachers and others in our city against
the theatre, and especially against our new Opera
House. He had no sympathy with the Masonic
Society which built ii, nor with any otheri he be-
longed to the universal brotherhood OF man and
natHre. He was not advertising the theatre,
nor yet was he hired to preach such sermon,
but did ir from his own inclination. People, he
said, had been warned to avoid the theatre, for
it was the gate OF hell, but he advised them to
go to both preacher and theatre-to take little
Of both Heaven and He'll.
signed why people should not go to the theatre
and pronounced them one-sided, uneharitahle,
iliberable cant, and the accusations that the per-
formers are low, base people and subject them
selves to all sorts of famiarities, as heartlessy
cruel.
He dissented from the views Of Henry Ward
Beecher as expressed in his words " As well try
to hatch added egg, as to reform the theatre,
and declared that the Church, as well as the
theatre, needed reformation to relieve 1t OF the
illiberal and uncharitable spirit which pervaded
1t. The establishment OF lager beer saloons
around theatres he regarded as no legitimate
objection to them, even il such statements were
true, but thought the theatre ought to be esti-
mated according to its own standard. 1t hap
pens, and not unfrequently, too, that these beer
saloons locate themselves around the church, and
then what Does the church attempt refur-
mation2 No; it chooses the easier task OF SELL
| ing off the old edifce and moving up among the
| brewn-stone mansions and ameng the respecta-
| bility. But while the drama is condemned, the
church and preacher are largely dependent upon
! it for popularity. He declared that it existed in
| the hymns that were sung, in the sermons that
were preached, in the anniversary celebrations
and at revival meetings. Quoting briefet from
the CoMNIERcIAI, in these words-"Thirty peni-
tents were bowling around the altar Of Union NJ
| L. Church, last evening, six Of whom were con-
| verted," he pronounced this only dramatic rep
resentation Of what WAS recorded in scripture in
| the case Of Nicodemus. He insisted on exercise
OF charity and freedom from the narrowmind-
edness which is begotten Of too much church or
too much theatre.
Before commencing his sermon, Mr.. Thorne
took occasion to reply to an anonymous note
which had been sent him the day previously; to
pronounce the report Of his sermon in the Com
sfERcIAL OF two weeks ago as incorrect, and to
set himself right before his congregation in ref
erence to the criticisms made upon him by the
Advertiser, stating that he had instructed the
editor to strike out an Objectionable word (Pope-
ry,) and insert one less Objectionable, Catholic.
and that this had not only not been done but
that he had been abused because it was there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Business and Trade Report.

WILMINGTON, Jan. 30.
The present cold weather has caused block
ade at the Horse Shoe, and consequently will
close navigation between this city and Philadel-
phia for the present. On account of the high
wind, however, there is not much ice in the
Christiana, yet.
p, w. 4 b. r. r. FFeights.-There we're re-
ceived one car OF guano from Baltimore, to
Walton, Whann i Co, and one car load Of paper
stock from Jersey City, to Jessup & Moore. The
Diamond State Iron Co., shipped one car load of
iron to Baltimare the Lobdell Car Wheel Co,
one car of castings to Baltimore, one car load Of
wheels to Philadelphia. and one car load Of
wheels to Brkenhead, England Maltritz, Baird
& Taylor, shipped one car OF hair to New York ;
Vim. Lea Il Sons, ten car loads of corn meal to
New York Geo W. Bush shipped one car Of
clay to Trenton.
W. & X. X. X. Fi'aiglA.-There were received
four car loads Of coal for different parties in
this city two car loads OF wheat for VIM. Lea &
Son one car of iron to Pusey Jones 4 Co., and
one car load OF Hickory lumber for Springer,
Morley ~ Cause. The Lobdell Car Wheel Co.
shipped three car loads Of car wheels.
Bush's Line.-Received, 200 bags of bark,
600 ballasters, 1880 trenails 10 bales Of cotton
aud rags, 10 pieces of marble, weighing 5000
pounds 30 bags of logwoOd 90 bags OF cushion
hair, and one turning lathe for Hilles Jones
weighing TO- 500 pounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Delaware Lodge, No. l, 1. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King streets.
Hermann Lodge No. 80, 1. o. o. f., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King.
Cherokee Tribe, No. A, I. o. r. NJ, at Red
Mems Hall, AIS Market street.
Lenape Tribe, No. 6, 1. o. r. NJ. in fourth
story Sayille Building, 9th and Market streets.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council, No. 8.
o. U. A. NJ, at Hall, Fifth and Market streets,
Franklin Council, No. Q, o. U. A. M, at Me-
chanics' Hall, 2l9 King street.
Wilmington Council No, 5, Jr. o. U. A. M, at
Hall, 9th and Market streets.
Enterprise Circle, b. U. q. A., at Hall 5O4 Mar
ket street.
Washington Lodge, No. 1, X of p, at
Knights OF Pythias Hail. No. 2ll Market street.
Washington Lodge, No. 8, G. F., at Good Eel
lows Hall, Sd and Market
Old Church Division, No. is, s. OF T., at room
8th and Buttonwood streets.
wawaset Lodge, No. 10, l. 0. of G. T., at room
18th and Scott streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Fraudulent Misrepresentatious.

Among the pernicious frauds OF the period, there
is one which especially deserves the apprehension OF
all who place proper value health and life. The
swindle referred consists in the attempts OF ire
sponsbe parties in different sections of the United
States to force upon the market vile astrngent COM
pounds manufactured out of damaged or worthless
drugs and refuse liquor, preparations possessing
the medicinal virtues of the most popular and
ef1cacious Of ell vegetable tonics and Alternatives
Hostetters Stomach Bltters.
The concocters OF these local bttersr are In the
truest sense of the phrase, public enemies. Their
fiery potions inname the stomachs, stupefy the
brains, and shatter the nerves of those who un-
wise enough to accept them as Substitutes for the
famous Vegetable Invigorant that for twenty years
has been known throughout the Western Hems-
phere as a standard article.
The fame of Hostetter's Bitters as a health-pre-
serving, vtaziRg medicine is as wide as the world,
and the miserable attempts of needy nostrum- mon
gers TO suppant 1t would be treated with silent con-
tempt were 1t not that serious consequences some
times follow the use OF the nefarIous compounds In
question. Whoever recommends any Of them as
remedies for Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation
Intermittent Fever, rheumatism, or any other com
plant for which Hostetters Bitters is a known spe
cinc, is guilty OF a moral II not legal misdemean
or. At this season, when the sun Is releasing from
the earth, in the form of unwhOlesome vapors, thu
active principle OF disease, course of Hostetter'
Bitters will be Of the utmost service to persons witt
| feeble constitutions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

LOCAL PAPERs.-Tbe New York Times says
you might nearly as we'll forget your churches
your Academies and school houses, as to forget
your local paper. 1t speaks to ten times the aud
ience that your local minister does, and if it has
any ability at all, it is read eagerly each week.
from beginning to end. 1t reaches you ALL and
il it has lower spirit and less wisdom than a
sermon, it has a thousand times better chance
at you. Lying AZ it does, open on every table,
in almost every house, you owe it to yourself to
able, high-toned character as you do from any
educator in your mdht 1t is in no sense beneath
notice and care-unless yourself are beneath no.
tice and care-for it is your representative. In
deed in its cha lcter it is the summation of the
Importance, interest and welfare of you all. 1t
is the aggregate Of your own consequence, and
you cannot ignore it without miserably depreci-
ating yourselves
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

fE-A Beautiful HOma1L-The perceptive faculty
Of women is usually keener than the same phrenO-
logical organ in men. Women know that beauty
rather than genius Is worshpped by tile sterner SEX
man may talk OF the latter TO his lady-ove but the
keenness OF the woman knows that he is thiLking of
the former Women are fond ST admiration; hence
one of their longings is to he beautiful The grand
secret of female beauty is health the power to eat
digest and assimilate proper quantity Of whole
some food. Take VINEGAR BITTERs. II viii cleanse
the stomach, tone the vital organs give perfect d.
gestiOn, purify the blood, clear up the complexion
and produce state Of mental and physical electri.
white skin glossy hair, and genuine type OF fe-
male loyeliness, which no cosmetic can produce.
janS-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Police Court.

AT the hearing, before the Mayor, yesterday
morning, there were four cases for drunkenness.
Fined, in each case, so cents and costs.
Nelson Gray was arrested by officer Buck, on
complaint of Elijah Bradley, charging Gray with
the larceny of pair of pants. This case came
before the Mayor, last evening, and was settled
by Gray returning the pants andpaying the costs
of the case.
Peter Felistra the Hollander who was before
the Mayor but few days ago and who, evidently,
has relish for lager, had hearing, this morn
ing on charge OF drunkenness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

A COLD BATH.-Lsrry slegh,a night watchman
employed by VIM. Lea 4 Son, at their mills on
the Brandywins met with an accident last night,
which resulted in his getting very cold bath
1t was shortly after midnight, when he
attempted to raise the flood gate, in order to
start the mill The mass Of ice which was at
tached to the gate made it very heavy, and in
raising it, his hand slipped from the windlass
handle, the latter striking him on the head, and
knocking him into the race. He got out alone,
when two police officers came up and assisted
him in raising the gate and starting the mill.
He was pretty severely bruised, out not serious
IL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

RELIdIoUs.-R John Wilson, of the Wes-
leyan Female Seminary. preached from the pull
pit OF st. Paul's NJ. Z. Church, yesterday morn
ing.
At Grace NJ. E. Church, yesterday morning.
eleven new members were admitted, nine on
probation, and two by certificate.
A large number OF persons were admitted to
membership on probation, at Union M. E.
church, yesterday morning. In the evening, at
this church services were held both in the audi.
torium and basement, large congregations at
tending each service.
Rev. VIM. II. H. Marsh preached able and
eloquent sermons, yesterday morning and even.
ing, at Central Presbyterian church.
st. paul's M. L. Church will celebrate its Sun.
day school anniversary, February 14th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

Has tendency to "shut up"-nAyigation.
Unpaid water rents. after Wednesday, will
have per cent. extra added to the bills.
A meeting was held at Kimbleville on Thurs
day to hurry up the Wilmington Western Rail-
road to that place.
Outdoor skating is at a discount this season.
All it's pleasurable enjoyments may be had within
doors and without exposure.
DR.. G. Emerson will address the Farmers Club,
Of Kent county. ON Tuesday next, upon the sub
ject of Drainage OF Land, especially the Forest
Swamps OF Kent county"
The Friends Social Lyceum meets this even
ing. Among the exercises is an essay on the
Theatre discussing the question whether it is an
advantage or disadvantage to the community.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
RaElroad Hsur..


Est,ningion for Philadelphia,
La. a1O. 1850 a m. 4; 1870 400, 400, Sta, lit,
1890 D. m. SUNDAY $50, 1890 p. m-
Wilmington FOR New York
i.so .. m 1Rs0 and Sap m.
RflHiaotOn for Baittsaore
1859, a0s and io.0s a M. 1.Ob and SIT p N
Wilmington for Harrington,
laB5 a m freight with passenger car attachedl and
1ol0 q. m 64o p. m tThere ia LOO p. m. uain
TO New Castle)
wiln1is.gton for ooatesviLle Rsodfg Bsthiehem qfd
Fotssviile
6s0 and IO.s0 a m % and 800 p. m
Philadelphia FOR Fiirnfqto'A
$780, i1.00 and II. 45 g. m. $50, 400, BOO T.M, 300
and II. 90 .. m Sundays 800, II. 80 p 10.
Tsafns arrfge from DsLaiOare R r.,
800 from New Castle) 1015 a m. ass, 1900 p. m
cine latter subject TO delayA)
Trains arrive from ". a R r. R.,
a20 q. m. a40, rs and 10 .. m
~ See time tables for further particularA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

sB-G I'D Tf,aeG-The "goOd lime coming" has at
last arrived, especially to cur lady freLds. We to-
day witnessed The working Of the most remarkable
invention OF the age, and are forced admit that
an object long yainly sought, and generally deemed
impossible is at last accomplished Science has
wrought many remarkable changes heretofore but
that excel In instrinsc WORTH its present VIC
tory over the Wash-board
With the aid Of the DOLLAR REWARD SOAP, ,
any ordinary washing is done without WaAh-board
or Machine of any kind, In two hours time.
The manufacturers Will pay One Dollar on demand
to any person using their Soap, If 1t fails In doing
claimed. Also, ten times the value OF all articles
thai may be injured by its use. VIM. IL. ALMOND
u BRO, Agents for Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

LEAP YEAR PARTY.-The long talked OF Leap
year party at Uuionvlle came off on Thursday
night last The hall was filled and it was one of
the best regulated parties ever held in that hall
So much for the ladies management. The lady
floor managers deserve much credit for their
efficient management OF the floor Leap year was
taken advantage of, and we heard of several
bashful young gents, much to their surprise (?)
having received proposals their answer was,
ask pA.-Henneu Leader.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

RAILROAD DETENTION. afternoon train,
northward ON the Delaware r. r., was detained
one hour and forty-fve minutes by the breaking
of one of the driving wheels OF the locomotive
when two miles south of FELTON, on Saturday
train at Bridgeville, when the train came on
northward arriving at our depot at 8 o'clock
The broken wheel Of the disabled locomotive was
''jaeked up and in this manner was steamed
on up to the shops in this city
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
WTATER DEPARTMENT..
w CHIEF ENGINEER's OFFICE,
No. 1000 Market Street,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 28d, 1871.
9Jutifes in 9saukrnpttv.
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITE
ESTATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWAR

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
ESTATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE IS:
Upon the foregoing application OF Ebe W. Tunnell
Assignee Of the estate Of Alfred b. Prettyman,
Bankrupt
1t is ordered That the the second and final gener-
al meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt be held
at Wilmington, I'm said District, on the 18th day of
February, A. D., 1872, at ten O'Clock, A. M, at the
Office OF Levi q. Bird Esq.,, the Register in Bank
ruptey In said District for the purposes named in the
twenty-seventh section OF the Bankrupt Act OF
March p 1861.
And 1t is further ordered, That the Assignee give
notice of said meeting by sending written or printed
notices by mail postpaid, of the time and place OF
said meeting TO all known creditors of said Bank
rupt, and that he also notify the Bankrupt TO be
present thereat; and he shall also publish notice of
the time and place OF said meeting two different
days in the newspaper called the Wilmington Ddilg
Commercial, printed at Wilmington, at least 1--WE
days prior to said meeting.
- Witness the Honorable Edward @. Bradford
g. Judge OF the said Court, and the seal there.
(J OF, at Wilmington, in said District, on the
~ twentieth day of January, A B., 1872.
CIIAS. G. RUMFORD
Clerk U. S. District Court, District OF Delaware.
ian29 2t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

ID EGISTERis OFFICE,
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec. 18th, 1871.
Upon the application of L elena C. Hitler,
Administrative OF Charles f. A. Hitler, late OF VII
mingtOn city, in the said county, deceased,
1t is ordered and directed by tile Register
that the Executrtx aforesaid give notice OF the
grantingOf Letters Of Administration upon the Estate
Of the deceased with the date Of granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted within forty
days from the date Of granting such letters In six
Of the most public places of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the estate to present the same, or abide by an act
OF Assembly in such case made and provided. And
also cause the same to be inserted within the same
period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper pub
lished in Wilmington, and to be continued therein
three months.
Given under the hand and seal of ONCE of
IL 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle, In New
Castle county aforesaid, the day and year
above written. b. GIBBS, Register.
N0TlCE-All persons having claims against the
estate OF the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrative, on or before Dec
18th, 1872 or abide the act OF Assembly in such
case made and provided.
HELENA Q. KILLER, Administrative.
Address, Wilmington. Del janIl-2m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Colored Men as Jurors and Onlclnls

To he Editor Of The Commercial
At Trenton, N. j., the Republicans have ap-
pointed Charles Ferris and Samuel Gordon
doorkeepers to the Legislature and William
Boordley and Spencer Emmons have been placed
on the list of jurors in the u S. District Court.
They are all colored men. AMERICAN CITIZEN
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29
Bs9ister's ayutifes.
ID EGIsTER's OFFICE,

Nd EGISTER'S OFFICE
HI NEW CASTLE COUNTY, January 22d, 1879
Upon application Of Robert Wilson, Thomas Will
son and Rachel Wilson, Executors, OF William s.
Wilson,late Of Wilmington Hundred in said County,
deceased 1t is ordered and directed by the Regis
ter that the Executors aforesaid, give notice
of the granting of Letters Testnmentary
upon the estate the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted wthn4O days from the date of such Let
tiers, In six OF the most public Places of the County
Of New Castle requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same, abide by
All Act OF Assembly in such made and provided.
And also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL. a
newspaper published in Wilmington, and to be con-
tinued therein three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal Of ONCE of
H. 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. b. GIBBS Register
NOTICE.-An persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested TO the Executors on or before Jan. 22nd,
1873, or abide the Act OF Assembly In such case
made and provided.
Address ROBERT WILSON, !
THOMAS WILSON, Executors.
RACHEL WILSON,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

l. o. G. T.-The Kent County Association Of
Good Templars will be held at Harrington on
Friday, the 10th of February. Officers will be
elected to serve the ensuing year, and other
business Of interest and importance will be
brought before the Association.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

~ Mason d Bamlfn Lryan Co IS celebrated Or
gans.-This Company are the leading makers uf the
world, doing large business in the principal cities
OF Europe, as well as at home. They make several
times as many organs as any other maker. Prices
reduced since Oct 1870 $50 to $500 and upwards.
Also, Geo. Steck Il Co.'S Pianos, Haines Bros and
Bradbnry's Pianos. For sale in Philadelphia only
Ut Gould Fischer's 923 Chestnut and 1918 Arch st.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

ew FRRS9 FISH-The following kinds are on
hand at Farm ers Market. ethcand Orange: Halibut,
rock, lake shad, fresh mackerel, smets, straw
berry bass fsh, pike, white perch haddock, cod
1sh founders scOllOps and oysters. Fresh supply
on the way for Saturdays market
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

RESIGNED. George d. Kelley resigned
his position as first discount clerk Of the Bank
of Wilmington and Brandywine, on Saturday
last. Mr.. Kelley has engaged in the coal, wood
and lime business, at 7l0 West Front street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

re- Eriensive Furniture Store.-The attention of
the public Is called to the very large and varied
stock Of furniture Of j. a j. N Harman, No. 410
King street. There is nothing equal to II in the
State of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
for office or dwelling can doubtless be accommo-
dated by this old and reliable firm. They make
their own goods and sell at prices as low as the best
houses in the large cities,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

ES-TO BIZ SURE.-It is a fact pretty generally
known amongst gentlemen, especially wel-dressed
gentlemen, that our German fell0w-ctizen, John II.
Mrlhausen, at No. 4i5 King street, is one OF the
most capable and tasteful merchant tailors in the
city. lie now has on hand very nice assortment
of goods for winter wear, some OF extra quality,
and mostly purchased before the rise in the market
and persons wanting clothing made promptly, and
satisfactory az TO ht and price, should cali on him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

Tho large number of cellars, now awaiting the
opening of Spring, to be walled, indicate heavy
business for building during the coming summer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

Iron ARnIyISo.-Iron for the Pennsylvania 4
Delaware railroad is now arriving at Pomeroy,
which indicates that the company will soon be
Hmaking tracks"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

EB-BRBSH FISH, Of the following kinds, at 9Th
and Orange: Halibut. fresh maekerel, smelfs pike,
strawberry bass, suntsh, haddock, founders, cod
nsh, scallops and oysters.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

Dissolution OF PARrNtFsHIP.- The partnership
heretofore existing between Geo. II. I. Simmons
and VIM. W. Simmons. under the firm name OF
c0naaut
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-01-29

EE-BiH Heads will be needed for aklng out our
1st OF February accounts. Send your orders for
these and any other kinds OF job printing to the
COMMERCIAL job Ofice.