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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
A Yir,uon. . ouue,lmnn .lopu HI. raper

A VirtuOns Ouncilman stops His Paper.
Mr.. Vim. s. Hayes, of the 9TH Ward, elected
as a Republican, is one of those oouncilmen
who dislike to have the COMMERCIAL remind them
OF their duties to the public, at times when they
are bt sy in the service of the Contract Ring.
William, in the lofty elevation Of his sublime
soll, has discontinued his copy of our paper !
This severe loss may be replaced, by anybody
elses six dollars, and as the next new subscriber
put upon our list will no doubt have the name
of an honest man, we shall be rather gamer
than loser.
The explanation of Hayes displeasure consists
in our advocacy of Reform measures in the city
government. In this we have been serving the
public interest in oposition to the private advan-
tlge of Ring. Hence, Williams puny anger.
Had We argued that it was right and proper for
members of council to contract with themselves
for city work. and that without such "jobs,
they could not be expected to give the city THEN
valuable services, we should not have incurred
the bitter displeasure of the men with whom
Hayes is associated. We are proud of their dis
approval.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Tho GauEe of BaIIw nys.
e Editor Of he Commercial :

To he Editor Of The Commercial
The "back track" appears recently to be taken
by Railroads, in adopting the narrow-gauge.
This is an alleviation of present difficulties, but
ger, power, and expense. Especially are these
all increased on the broad gauges. To remedy,
and probably to remove in great degree, these
faults, axles should be used, which can have
freedom to be always at right angles with the
rail, and consequently radial on curves, with
wheels turning on the axles BY this method,
gauges can be widened il necessary, and every
thing about a railroad benefited, and made more
enduring. 1t is perfectly feasible, and more
rational and mechanical than the present rigid
trucks. Ultimately, radiating axle trucks, with
vail. HOMO.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Musical.
THE THEODORE THOMAS CONCERT.


1t is quite a relief, after the continued dramat-
ic engagements, to have two delightful musical
treats in prospect The Concert of the Theodore
Thomas Troupe will be given on Thursday even
ing of next week, the llth inst, at the Opera
House. This will be his last Grand Concert OF
the season, in Wilmington, and a pleasure not
to be missed by those who truly love the elabo'
rated and perfected forms of music.
The sale of seats will commence, at Boughman
ThOmas,& ,& Co. Is book store,on Monday evening
next, the Sth inst, at 0 o'clock
THE RossINI CONCERT.
Before the advent Of the great Theodore, Tho
lovely Miss Krebs, and the sixty performers
however. the Rossin Sextette Club, of Philadel
phia, assisted by Signora Caramano, will give
their Concert. on Friday evening of this week
We commend to the public the excellence o
these performers. Their previous Concert, here
was most admirable, and they have been asket
to return, in order that our people might shov
due appreciation of their high qualities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
The Romance Of Life.

TRUE TRAGEDY IN A BOSTON BOARDING HOUSE.
At Boston, the wife of Thomas Williams, whom
she had supported and nursed during long and
incurabe illness, died last Thursday, from the
effects of an overdose OF laudanum, taken to
procure rest. She expired in room in board
ing house, in presence Of her husband, who was
unable to give or call for assistance and died
himself next day. 1t is said that the parents Of
Mrs. Williams are wealthy residents OF Newport,
whe cast her off because she married mechanic.
They offered aid at last however, but the letter
arrived too late
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
The DrnIiin.

Mr.. and Mrs. Booth and their Company
closed their weeks engagement, at the Opera
House, on Saturday evening. The play was
Rieheliei, and it was in many respects, the most
delightful of those given during the week.
The Booth company play Hamlet and Oateilo
on this aud tomorrow evenings, at Richmond,
Va, and finish out the week at Peters
burg and Norfolk. They then go for a week to
Charleston.
Uncle TOMS Cabin will be played at the
Opera House on Saturday evening. Full an
n0uncement hereafter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Sam Towusend's Plan for Dividing Newcas-
tie County.

The best thing is to make two counties out of
New Castle County; the four upper Hundreds,
including the city Of Wilmington making one
county, and the six lower hundreds mating ar
other. Five or six years ago there WAS a strong
feeling in Kent and Sussex counties in favor OF
this and as it would be the least Objectionable plan
to increase the representation of the State, see
no reason why all honest disposed white people
of all parties should not favor this measure.
Heretofore it has been opposed by Wilmington
Democrats, who, by the bad management of the
Gazette ring, are almost eternally beat in every
political encounter with the Republicans, and
have been holding on and riding into power on
the back of Democracy of Appointments Hun
dred
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
DOMESTIC NEWS.
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE COUNTY

CAROLINE COUNTY.
The wheat fields present poorerprospect jusi
now at than any corresponding period for years
The Highland Light resumed her trips, satur.
day.
Local Option grows stronger.
VIM. A. Ford has pet lamb which follows
the dogs on rabbit hunt as long as it is able
and seems to relish the fun amazingly.
Matilda Wayman, the mother of the colored
Bishop of the same name, died suddenly on
Thursday last.
The dwelling on the " "Culbreth Farm, near
Denton, was burned recently.
An incendiary attempt was made upon the
straw ricks of DIR. e. e. Atkinson last Sunday,
but being foiled in their design a stack of fodder
was subsequently fire A colored boy named Geo.
TilghmAn has been arrested charged with the
crime and the evidence is pretty positive against
him.
A Farmers Club has been organized in the 4th
district
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
WE OFFER FOR SALE THE
S-30 BOHdS Of the " iIntiHOtOn d,
WesterN RGiJFOad Co.,

GOV OOistSo ~ b'tO " eebtftOOOH ~
HeStern LtGjJFOad Co.,
Interest," s-O per annum, payable quarterly on the
first 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 first and only deed Of
trust or mortgage, 10 Washington Jones, Thomas
Wood, and George ". Bush Trustees, in the sum Of
five hundred thousand dollars. The bonds will be
Issued to such amount as may be found requisite,
not exceeding in all the above sum.
The subscribed capital OF the road is two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars which is now mostly
called and which will be fully paid in 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 tine IRON and Will be more than
sufficient to pay for the grading, bridge and treste
work, engineering, fencing, right OF way for the
road aid sidings and for land for station houses
The proceeds Of the bonds will be used in paying
for the rOn rolling stock, depot buildings and other
necessares for The full equipment OF the road The
first $4,000 OF the bonds Will be onered at
% AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
The right to advance the price, after $4,000 shall
The WILMINGToN Il WESTERN RAILROAD
extends from Chrlstiana Harbor, in the CITY Of Will
mington, to Landenburg, in Chester County, Penn
sylvania where it connects with the Pennsylvania Il
Delaware Railroad, which crosses the Philadelphia
a Baltimore Central RallrOhu az AVOnndle, aud eA-
tends to the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Parkes-
burg. An extension, through oxford and Peach
Bottom, to Hanover Junction, on the Northern Cen
tral Railroad, IL believed TO be now assured, and
| further extensions westward, through Southern
| Pennsylvania, are contemplated and more or less
| developed In all this region the pr gress of this
| road is watched with much interest, it being re-
garded the most feasible outlet 70 tide WATER for
/ large and undeveloped region
AS local road, IL is fully expected that the traic
now exist Z, and which Will ue developed almost
| Immediately upon tile completion OF the road, viii
yield a revenue ample for the payment OF operating
expenses and the Interest upon It's bonds. Tile cUu-
try for Whl It form the outlet is thickly pop
ulated, AMI rich IN varied manufacturing Interests
/ The citizens OF Wilmington have manifested, by
their liberal suuscrpt MS to the capital STOCK, theil
estimate OF the Importance OF the road Jo their bus
| nesa interests.
| With the confident belief that the Road will be
success and that the bonds Will be nov and hcfeat
| ter most desirable
HOME INVESTMENT,
| we recommend them to our customers and the puH
lie. All market securities taken in exchange aG iul
| rates. - - -. -
DRHAvEN BROTHER, Philadelphia.
| H.. X. ROBINSON n Co., wilmington.
| JOHN MCl4EAR a son, "
M. M. CHILD a CO.,
| A. II. GRlMSHAW,
| GEO. s CRUDE,
| VIM. w. MUCAULLEY Il Co.
feb9-tf-of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Industrial Items.

agriculture
Where all must shovel and hoe wages must be
low.
The employees in the rolling mills of VIM.
Schall and Sons, at Norristown, have arranged
their difficulties with their employers and the
strike is over.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01

At Nashville, on Saturday policeman named
Starkley, was shot and mortally wounded by a
desperate, Howell Smith, whom he was trying
to arrest. Smith escaped from the city ON a
horse, which he seized from colored man.
A movement is on foot in Utica to present
Seth Wilbur Payne, editor and proprietor of the
Bee, with a complete newspaper outht-press,
type and all the necessary material for the
printing and publication OF newspaper--on
his release from the Albany penitentiary next
July.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
T,InI.nxYCnnrt.

This body adjourned on Saturday to meet
again on Thursday next, the 4th inst. when it is
supposed the Error lists will be corrected, as
the clause of the Law providing that no " new
names " shall be added, after the last day of
March, does not apply to those already assessed
and illegally returned az delinquents. The reso-
luton requiring these men to appear personally
in order TO have their names returned ON the list
is Unprecedented, and extremely unjust but we
hope that as many as can, without too much
sacrifice, will go forward and answer to their
names, as the punishment of the offenders will
not compensate for the loss of their right to
vote.
The Assessor of Wilmington Hundred, re-
turned an additional list, containing So names,
which they cannot refuse TO add TO the previous
ones, without doing injustice to some highly
respecaL citiSens, besides depryng the county
of considerable amount Of tax, that would be
pal by them, and being guilty of malfeasanee
in Office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
A Womnn Shot for a RobIn.

The Richmond Ne,os says Yesterday an old
colored woman, living in Rockets old field, wear
ing red turban, was shot at by mistake for a
robin, by MIR. Geo. Sampson. She thereupon ac-
costed him with brick, and gave him pink
eye, which he still retains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
France.

PARIS April 1.
President Thiers has abandoned his project
for transferring the Capitol to Paris, but will
hold his receptions here.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Swans in u g Delaware.

On the afternoon of March 10Th, ten swans
appeared in the river a mile above Florence,
New Jersey They were milk white jet black
bills and feet. They remained less than half
an hom while observed with a powerful spy
glass, and rising, flew southwark.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Rurst of FIoaueuce.

A story is told of youthful member of the
bar at st. Albans, VT, who plunged into glow
ing exordium in presenting his case, in which he
declared that "When we look back upon the un-
trodden path of the fHture, we behold the foot
prints OF an Almighty hand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIRST EDITION.
2:3o P. M.
New York.

wHIsKEY AND ToBAoco-FRAUDs AGAINST THE GOV
ERNMENT.
New YORK, April 1.
The Herald prints information about whiskey
and tobacco frauds against the government, in
Collector Bailey's time, and says the Grand Jury
has found indictments against one hundred and
seven persons connected with them, and esti-
mates the loss to the government at one hundred
and sixty millions Of dollars. The government
has given instructions to press the suits at once
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Terrible Tornado at st. LOuis-Market House
Blown Down.

severe thunder storm with heavy rain, passed
over st. Louis on Saturday evening During the
storm a tornado from the southwest struck a
large brick markethouse and levelled the north
ern half of it to the ground Most of the roof
and some heavy timbers we're carried across the
street, and knocked two large holes in the front
of an opposite building exr osing the rooms. The
market was full of people at the time, and seven
are known to have been severely injured, two Of
them perhaps fatally.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01

A South American traveller says there are
only three drug stores in Quito and the sign
which indicates the business is a serpent
PHYSICIANS there have no offices, and rarely
visit patients at their dwellings. When sick
person is too sick to call upon the doctor it is
considered hopeless case.
Mr. James Ashbury, of yachting fame, has
been nominated by the Conservatives of Brigh-
ton as their candidate for member of Parliament,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Mexico.
WAR NEws-FAnsE REPORTS.

WAR NEws-FAhsE REPORTS.
MATAMoRAs, April /.
Numerous war reports are a1oat here, but are
believed to be manufactured by the revolution
lists, to counteract the effect of Rochas victory at
Zacatecas
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
1Eaths,

RHoADS-At Westtown Pa, on s1st ult, in the
14th year of his age, Thomas son Of j. E. aid
X. G. Rhoads, OF this city.
Interment to take place at Springfield Meeting
House, Delaware County, Penna., on the 2nd inst
at z. M,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
The Ten Cent Tax on Travel-IL Will Not be
Repealed.
From the Dover Delawarean- State Democratic
Organ1

We are as much in favor of that as of any
other tax necessarily laid to meet public liabili-
ties and we do not believe that an exception
should be made in favor of Wilmington or any
other place. The claim set up that the tax ope-
rates oppressively on the poor is all bosh. The
poor don't travel mueh-don't live in the country
and attend to business in the city and all that
sort of thing. We say let that tax and all other
taxes now fixed by law remain until the entire
State debt is paid-which, under present laws,
can be done within ten-possibly within eight
years
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01

Messrs. r. r. Robinson q Co., sold this morn
ing to James L. Deyou, 100000 of the First
Mortgage Bonds of the Wilmington and Western
II ilroad Co. There has been sold, up to this
date $1i7, 900, and an additional s25,OOO is en-
gagged, making the total amonnt disposed Of
ll2 900
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Turley.

GENERAL SHERMAN TO BE THE GUEST OF THE
SULTAN.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 1.
General Sherman and suite were cordially re-
ceived by the Khedive, at Cairo, and will coon
arrive here, as the guests of the Sultan.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
feb2-tf

N RIvATE LOAN OFFICE,
E 259 South Ninth street, near Spruce, Philadel-
pnia Private house. Persons in want of tempo
TAry loans obtain the largest advances upon
DidDlon.ts, Watches, Jeoetry, Life Policies any
articles Of value 1t Is the only private establish
ment in Philadelphia, and is conducted upon the
European style Strictly Private ParlOrs. No
PawnDrokers signs or puOc display.
Parties unable to call themselves can transact
business through Express Company or by mail.
Old Gold, SILVER and Diamonds purchased at Mar
bet Prices. marl6-9m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Congress.

WAsH1NdToN, April.
SENATE.
A resolution was adopted TO erect a statue of
Admiral Farragut.
The Australian steamer bill was taken up. but
laid aside.
The Indian appropriation bill was considered.
HOUSE.
Numerous bills were introduced and referred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Commercial Reports.

Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.
Cotton quiet, uplands %. New Orleans 231S
Flour firm. fair demand, Penna. extra family
71{@s. Wheat scarce, red 81 rs to 81 6s. Corn
better demand, yellow, 63@65, mixed 64@65.
Oats firmer, white 54 to So mixed 81 to 53 Rye
flour steady, S4 rs. Corn meal nominal. Provi-
sions small business, prices favored buyers.
Whiskey 80.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
The Public Debt

DECREASE OF OVER $4,000, 900 FOR MARCH.
WASHINGTON, April /.
The decrease of the public debt during March
is fifteen million four hundred thousand dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April l.
Probabilities Brisk and high winds will pre-
vail over the middle and East Atlantic Coast,
but will diminish tonight, with falling tempera-
ture
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
Personal.

PROF. MORSE SINKING.
NEW YORK, April 1.
Prof. Morse is gradually sinking.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
SECOND EDITION.
$50, P. M.
Washington.

WASHINGTON, April /.
Mrs. and Nellie Grant will leave for Philadel-
phia, tonight to visit the Borie family.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
CATTLE MARKET.


Beeves fair demand, firmer extra Penn. and
western, Ss "a So fair to good, $616 a ~ {:
common, S5CG6. Sheep fair demand $7@10%I
Hogs fair demand $650@7.50.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01

VNNTERPRISE CoAL.-Persons who are tired of
~ trying to burn slate and dirt should go to
FOUT, West and Water streets, and buy the EN-
TERPRISE COAL, and get clear of both. Try 1t;
you will want no other.
NEo. W. BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
IN at the lowest market price, KOh-i-noor Lehigh
and Mount Carmel Coal These Goals are of the
purest and best qualities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-04-01
'DeifD Gestmertta(.
JENKINS q ATKINsoN.
wilmington & Western Bonds.

WILMER ATKINSON, ON,............ Publisher.
, 1872-10-05
County Convention.


Pursuant to call made by the chair
man of the Democratic County Commit
tee. convention met at Port Townsend on
Monday, Sept. 80, 1872.
F.W. Pettygrove was called tn the
chair, and ]. P. Judson elected Secretary.
joe A. Kuhn was appointed a commit
tee on Credentials, who reported the fol-
lowing named persons delegates |: Port
Townsend pfetinet-F. W. Pettygrove, J
P. JudsoD, J. j. Hunt aud Joe A. Kuhn.
Port Diseovery-Henry Webber aud A..
C. CLARK, BYE L. Jones, proxy
Chimscum-R. Twiggs and John Lind.
ly. Colceed-Jseob Hauptly. BY Joe
Kuhn, proxy. Report was adopted. ,o"'
On motion, c. H. Jones was Instructed
to cast the vote of Ludlow precinct.
The following persons were elected del
egates to the Territorial Convention & G.
S. Knight, 9. H. Jones and J. P. Judsou,
with instructions to cast their votes for
Hon. o. 3. McFadden, first, last and all
the time.
County nominations being next in order
it was moved aud seconded that the coun-
" ticket nominated should be a peoples
ticket, and the nominations be made with
out regard to party, which was unani-
mously adopted by the convention. The
following nominations were then made /:
Joint Councilman with Clallam county, C.
L. P. Wood Representative for Jefferson
county. Joe A. Kuhn Joint Represents
tive with Kitsap county, Jacob Hauptly I;
Probate Judge-James G. Swan County
Commissioners, o. F. GerFish, G. E. P.
Wood and George w. Harris; Sheriff.
Andrew Waymoih; Treasurer. A. F.
Learned; Coroner. Edward Strand; Su>
.perintendent Of Schools, E. p. Hyland
Surveyor. o, c. Hastings; Wreckmas,er.
C. H. Jones.
The following officers were nominated
by the respective precincts; Port Town.
send-Juslice of the Peace, J. G. Ginger
and Joe Kuhn Constable, E. d. Smith
Port Discovery-Justice Of the Peace,
James A. Smith; Constable, Joha E.
Pugh. Port Ludlow-Justics Of. the
Peace, Frank Harris Coustabls-R. D.
Atridge. ;Cbimacum Justice of the
Pea;e, Edward Strand .cOpstabIs, John
% motion, tt. chair chair appointed lpit i P.
Judson referee, to confer With the ClsIIam
county referees, with instructions to usa
bis best endeavors toward the endorse
mept Of C., E. P. Wood for joint. Council
man.
1t was moved ard seconded that a cons
nittee Of one member from each precinct.
with the chairman of this convention ss
chairman, b. appointed TO serve as county
Committee, who SHALL have power TO fill
all vacancies that may occur on tie psO.
pies ticket befors the ensuing election,
! which was unanimously adopted, The
following PERSONS constituted the commit
tee, in accordance to the resolution: F.
W. PsttygIove, Henry Wcbber, Frank
Harris, Jacob Haup,ly and R, Twiggs.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
F. w. PETTYeRoyE, ChaiImsn.
J. P. JUDsoM Secretary. t.ft-t.
, 1872-10-05

ANOTHER LINE OF STEAMERS FROM
San FRANcrsco TO AsrA.-The San Fran.
cisco RHlletiV Of the 9Th ult. contains the
following extract from private letssr under
date Of London, Aug 81: d ds0old'
Three large ocean steamships are al
ready completed, and another is nearly
ready, to be run by :he British Pacific
Mail Company between San Francisco and
Hongkong and Yokohama. Barrell L Co.,
of Hong kong, are said to have earnestly
encouraged the enterprise, and have taken
stock in it and been appointed agents at
Hongkong. This may or may not be true,
for doubt If they will appoint an Ameri.
can House agents for British line of
steamers. The line is to be inaugurated
very soon, and should it prove failure,
the steamers are to be placed on the South
American route. They are all propellers.
The Bulletin adds: g The statement of
the agency of Messrs. Burrell & Go. is
correct; a Mr.. Green, of a. London and
San Francisco bank. in that city, is one
of the managers, and prominent Ameri.
can firm in San Francisco will be agents
there" The Inauguration Of this line Of
steamers calls for additional railroad ac.
commodatiOn. And the Bulletin says by
the time another road is constructed there
will be trade enough for both routes.
, 1872-10-05

CHARmIN6 REGULARrrY.-The man,
ner er in which the ''try"-weekly service Of
our ueils islekeeuted, puts US in mind of
the time kept BY Peter Funk watch.
20 It goes when it's carried r Our read>
ers will pardon US; but it is enough to
fuffls the temper Of the aifabls Mr.. Toots,
who, when bit by Flora DOmby's dog, re.
marked that +" it was Of no eonsaquence. .
Yesterday. evening both mail boats left
, within an honr oflSaeIf other for up che
Sound and Uncle Sam has to pay for
this " extra" service. 1t may be that it
required an additional boat to carry the
bulky mail. Where is the mail agent I:
, 1872-10-05

JoHN P. Peterson, merchant tailor,
Port Townsend, has lately received large
assortment Of French, Oregon and Mission
goods, and is prepared to make up genl's
and boys clothing in the latest style, at
short notice and cheap rates. =
, 1872-10-05

RAILROAD DRE'ToRs.-T North Pa
ci6c came in on Wednesday last, with the
railrosd party on board, comprising the
following persons: Gen Geo w Cas-,
President NPRR w Minor Roberts,
Chief Engineer; w B Ogden, Fred'k
Billings, Thos H Csn6eld, VIM Windon
~ s Senator from Michigan), Chas B
Wright, Dr. Thayer (aIso Medical Direc-
tory. Wm A Howard, Jas Fl. Stamp, Di,
rectors; Sam'l Wilkeson, sen, Secretary
to Board os Directors John A Goodwin,
John w Sprague, Wm. S King and vile,
Thos 3 Morris, Eng Pac Div; Samuel
.Wilkeson, jun, CAPT ] G Ainsworth, L
N Starr, aud Master Willie windon.
, 1872-10-05

Seattle is lively, as usual. All kind of
business is rushing, and few idle men in
the place. There are two barks and, one
schooner in port, discharging cargoes and
chartered b carry lumber to San Fran
cisco, The Seattle Coal Co. are unable
to obtain vessels for transportation Of coal,
owing to the high tonnage paid for lum-
her. 1t is feared they viii have to sus-
pendfor a short time: 1+- @. .1s'-1