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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
New York.
THE TEA AND COFFEE DUTY.

THE TEA AND COFFEE DUTY.
NEW York, Feb. 90.
The business men petition Congress, that in
case of reduction OF duty on tea and coffee
ninety days timebe allowed before the law takes
effect
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
England.

BISHOP STEVENS AT THE CATHEDRAL.
LONDON, Feb. 2s.
Bishop Stephens, Of Pennsylvania, was pres
mt in robes at the Cathedral, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ATTENDANCE AT THE SoHooLs.-Miss Kate
Stewart and Miss Craig's Divisions in School
No. l, made 100 per centum Of attendance on
Monday of this week, and Miss Jane Craig's and
Miss n. @. Hussey's Divisions, in the same
school, made 100 per centum Of attendance, yes
~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
HouaE.
Drowned in the Bay.

SAD FATE OF REsoUINa PARTY.
NORFOLK, Feb. 2s.
A dispatch says that three white and two COL
ored men were drowned of Body Island, on
Wednesday, while rescuing the crew Of a wreck
ed schooner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Commercial Reports
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.
Cotton dull uplands, 221l@23 Orleans un-
changed Provisions firm. Pork unchanged.
Lard, 9I<991Sc. Flour dull stock small su-
perfine, $5.25(a5.75; Penna. extras, S7.256D7.75.
Wheat dull red. $1.60@1.G2: amber, $1.64@
1855; white, s1.750D1.90 Rye unchanged. Corn
better yellow, 66@661fc. /; mixed, 66c, Oats
dull; white, 55tq56c. Tallow, &c. Whiskey un-
nbaDoad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28

BERLIN, Feb. 49,
The Emperor William and all the royal family
attended thanksgiving services in English church
for the recovery Of the Prince Of Wales
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28

HoPB BUILDING AND LOAN AssooIArIoN.-The
Hope Building and Loan association held its
fifth annual meeting last evening. Cyrus Pyle,
James Bradford and John Russell, three Of the
Directors, whose terms expired at this meeting,
we're reelected. The Board OF Directors re-
elected the same officers. The Auditors made
the following report for the year ending Febru-
AIRY 9th, 1872:
Receipts for dues during year, S29, ,574.00
q " Premiums, 6130.30
" Interest, S,943 90
" Fines, 407.2l
Paid for Loans during year, S31, ,565 90
Expenses, l,lS3'H
OF the amount OF expenses, $70i.11 were for
State taxes number Of shares 1867 /; share
holders, 210 highest premium 221G lowest,
169< average, 1915
The following is Il condensed statement of the
operations OF this Association for the five years
ending February 9th 1872
Received for Monthly dues, S11S, 90
q" " Premiums, 39,S7352
+" Interest "a 703.30
Z" Fines 1,248.25
Paid for Loans, STA, 8S
Expenses, 3,lSO.S9
Amount paid on each share, $4,000; present
value OF shares S02.6U; value last year S73,02 !
increase since last year, Sl9.02
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Tho schuylkiII County Murder.

Two young men, named Joseph Brown and
Isaac Hammel, have been arrested for having
murdered Daniel Kramer in SchuyllKill county
last Sunday night. Brown confessed that he
accompanied Hammel to the door OF Kramers
house. and charges that Hammel committed the
crime. Both are in Jail at Pottsyille. Mrs.
Kramer is still alive, but her recovery is hope
less
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
SUCCESSFUL AND POPULA
LOAN.

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, In so short time, have taken 80 high
stand. or become so widely popular with prudent
investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty Gold Loan OF this Great corporation Is
present daily sales are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
SECOND EDITION.
$50. p. M.
Russia.

DEPARTURE OF THE AMBASSADOR FOR WASHINGTON.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2s.
Baron Won onenburg has left for Washington,
as Russian ambassador.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
THE CONTRACT BUSINESS IN COUNCIL
JENKINS q ATKINSON

We decline to believe, notwithstanding certain
suspicious indications in some Of the city papers,
that majority Of tho members Of Council--And
especially those who were elected but last Sep
tember upon positive pledges Of Municipal Puri-
Gcaton--are deliberately resolved on making
themselves objects Of just suspicion by refusing
to enact tho Contract Ordinance. We wait az
vet, before going into thorough ventilation Of
the subject, to see vote on the question. 1t is
certainly impossible that 6,is Council means to
take its stand OH the record of the frauduently-
created Tammany Council OF last year.
II. however, We are forced to discussion of
this mattor, we ask no botter issue fairer field
Municipal Purity, Economy, and Honesty, are
demanded by the popular feeling in every part
of the country. 1t has cost revolution, con-
yulsion Of society, to tear out the corruptions
TINT have fastened on New York and philadel-
pbia. We sodn no such corTpptons here
Six months from this time, the Republican
Council will be put on its trial, in the canvass
before the election. 1t cannot afford, and the
party it represents cannot Afford to give good
cause, now, for just Indictment and conviction,
then. As we have already said, we refuse to be-
lieye, thus far, that It will do 80.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
WILMINGTON, DEL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1879.
TELEGRAMS.
Germany.

THANKSGIVING FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE PRINCE
OF WALES.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
Congress.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON. Feb. %.

WASHINGTON, Feb %.
A report was made adverse to the claim of
Joseph p Abbott to seat as Senatorfrom North
Carolina. A minority report was also read ia
vorable to his claim.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Lynch asked leave to offer resolution
asking for information as to the sale of arms,
last year, and whether any member Of the Sem
ate had been in collusion with French agents in
effecting the purchase.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28

The new Russian Minister, Uioe Cataeazy, is on
h way.
The able-bodied person, swinging the lash, is
evidently not Sheriff Armstrong.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
4eaths,

MEENAN.-on the 9th inst, Mrs. Rosanna Nee
nan, wife OF the late Edward Meenan, in the 4sth
year Of her age.
the relatives and friends Of the family are res
peectfully invited to attend tho funeral, Thursda
morning, 29th inst at ~ O'Clock, from her late
residence b13 Marie st. Services at ST. Peters
Church.
GAMBRILL.-Died on Tuesday morning, February
2Tth, 1879, Frances Mayhew,2 years, months and
2T days. only child Of Horace l. and Frances o.
GambrilL
Funeral services at Trinity Church, Thursday
morning the 29th, at II, A. M. The friends OF the
family invlteed attend without further notice.
New York Herald and Tribune, please copy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE.
[Fron the N. Y. World.l

LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE
From the N. Y. World.l
The most prominent feature In financial affairs at
the present time is the increasing demand for first
class railway bonds, both here and IN Europe. The
large surplus of money seeking Investment IL now
ing steadily Into American railr1ad bends. which
are attracting shrewd and cons fvave capitalists
and investors TO an unprecedented extent During
the month some ilnpo1ta negotiations nave been
contaminated in Europe, and the bankers market
ing new bones here report great activity and
Wide.spTea demand. Many depOsitors in savings
banks are removing their funds and are investing
in the new railroad bonds now Offering on the NAL
ket
[From the New York Tribunel
"MllliOns OF the b-2O bonds have been exchanged
for those OF apparent equal iundness but which
bear more tempting rate OF interest included in
these bonds are those OF tile Northern Pacific Rail-
way Company, offered ~ Mes;rs. Jay Cooke a Co..
at par, in currency and which bear gold interest
at seven and three-tsnths per cent per annum.
They are a first and only mortgage upon one OF the
greatest-if not the greatest--railway enterprises
spesking Of the returning abundance Of loanab!e
capital the financial editor OF the Tribune also re-
"if we are to drift into the condition of things
prevailing before the Chicago ire, IL would not be
surprisng II all that class Of securities 20 which the
northern Pacific belongs were materially advanced
in pricep
(From the N. Y. independently
"As an Investment security we know Of none OF
whatever character, equal TO the Northern Paclnc
1909 They combine the two great requisites sale
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
IThe inquiry for bonds by those who intend pur-
chasing lands gives assurance Oi large settlements
upon the lands during the next season. The Com
pany lands In Minnesota are now ready Tor SAFE
and those on the western terminus soon Will be. The
Company are prepared TO permit parties, TO take up
land at any point along the line of the road 10 be
subsequently appraised and paid for. The fact ia
conceded that the sales OF land Will build the road
We recently saw an oficial report OF an engineer,
stating that from the garden valley OF the Red
River OF the North TO the foot hills Of the Rocky
Mountains there was but q single strip OF poor
land the whole distance.
uThe future of this great enterprise is promising
| in tile extreme and the bonds OF the Company are
as sure as the obligation Of the best government on
earth. -
ave heartily commend them to all having IA vest
ments to make as EMINENTLY SAFE AND DE-
Maps, pamphlets, and full information will be fur
/ nished on application to
JOHN McLEAR 81 SON,
Bankers, and Dealers in 0. S., State and City
| Securities,
No. 6o2 Market Street
declo-smd&w wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28
FARMERS AND BUTCHERS
TAKE NOTICE.

The Stalls in the Western Market, on Front st.,
between Jefferson and Madison, will be rented az
O'Clock on Saturday. March I'd. 1879. The rental
price will be liked before the SALE but the choice OF
stalls will be sold at Public Sale, at the hour named
above that each may secure such stall as ne may
Feb9s 81 DAVID F. CRAIG.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-28

TNNTERPRISE CoAL-Persons who are tired Of
~ trying TO burn slate and dirt, should go 20
FOUT, West and Water streets, and buy the I'm
TERPRISE COAL, and get clear OF both. Try 1t;
you will want no other.
OEo. W. BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
In at the lowest market price, Koh--n0or Lehigh
and Mount Carmel Coal. These Goals are OF the
purest and best qualities.
DIANOS for $1s5 and upwards. Organs for $50
and upwards. Also secondhand pianos and
ROBELEN 4 BROS,
feb2e-8t sol Market st.
A Octave Rosewood Piano, with carved legs
"A and In perfect order for sale for Sls5, at
ROBELEN Il BROS,
feb2s-gt S0T Market ST
II NABRS Pianos Bauers Pianos, Meyers Pt-
N amos, Prince Organs, Smith Organs, Need
hams Organs, New England Organs, Taylor Far
ROBELEN BROS,
s0I Market street.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02
A License TO Preach the Gospel.

It is a fact that Ministers are required to
take out license to preach, under the law
lately passed by the Legislature of South
Carolina. 1t is difficult to write calmly, and
in christian spirit, about this last, crown
ing act of infamy; yet, it is the duty of the
press and the people to herald the fact to
the world, that in this day, generally conced-
ed to be one of great civilization and enlight-
eminent, for the first time in the history of
the world, the minister of the Gosple of God
is required to pay for the privilege.
In every civilized community, ever since
prosecutions and inquisitions have ceased, the
minister of Christ has been regarded as Pc
euliarly privileged, from the nature of his
high calling, and his person has been more
carefully and respectfully guarded, for his
works sake. And in almost all christian
communities, the property of religious corpo-
rations, used for religious purposes, has been
exempted from taxation, and not required
to afford any revenue to the government.-
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02
The Cause Of Agriculture.

In another column appears call for a
meeting of those interested, to hear an ad-
dress from Hon. d. Wyatt Aiken, on the
subject of agriculture. The fame of Mr..
Aiken as practical and successful agricul-
turist, and his extensive knowledge of the
subject, will enable him to present his ad-
dress with good effect.
AS subject of interest to US, that Of ag-
riculturc possesses or should possess more
than any OF her with which we are acquaint-
ed. 1t is agriculture which produces every
thing of value that we have, and from it,
primarily is derived all the revenues of the
government, except certain minor sources,
not necessary to enumcrate. The great dif-
fculty, therefore, in the way Of remunera-
tive farming with US, has been the unfortu-
nate and suicidal policy of attempting to
cultivate large bodies of land hastily and in
an unsatisfactory manner, instead Of concen-
trating our efforts upon comparatively small
tracts, and bringing them to high state of
cultivation.
Here we arc accustomed to use a certain
portion of our land for time, wear it out
by planting the same crop for many
years in succession upon it, and then throw
ing it out as worthless, proceed to do the
very same thing to other portions Of our land.
In countries where the most remunerative
farms are carried on, the reverse of our plan
is pursued. There, the farmers change
their crops frequently, cultivate comparative
ly small bodies of land and bring them to a
high state of culture. There in the use of
fertilizers great care is exercised, and only
the best are used, whereas here, in many in
stances any new and high sounding name is
sufficient to attract persons to buy and us,
those which will not only be useless, but a
positive injury to their lands. In other
words to sum up the whole, scientific farm
ing is what we need and should have, es-
pecially in the..present somewhat demoraliz-
ed state of labor. Col. Aiken will undoubt-
edly discuss these and other similar ques-
tions in his address, and we would ask our
readers and their friends to come out and
hear him, for by so doing they will all learn
something which may prove not only pleas
ant, but profitable.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02
Communicated
The Cause OfOur Firemca.

Mr.. Editor:-Permit ME to trespass upon
your columns to some extent, in order to set
forth the claims of our fremen. There are
four fire companies in our town, one white
and the others colored, who constitute the
only organized means of resisting fire, that
terrible element, which, especially of late
has dcvoured so much property There is no
place where these companies can meet ex-
ccpt by trespassing upon the property Of
others, and this is very great grievance
with us. In all other towns of the magni-
tude of Camden there is hall, (sometimes
more thon one) set apart especially for the
use of fremen, where they can meet to dis
cuss and consult about the matters and things
most interesting to them. The question is,
can not such hall be built here, for CON-
paratively small amount, half Of which
might be betrayed by subscriptions, fairs,
&c., and halfto be paid by the town?
A hall thirty feet long by thirty wide
might be built, under which all the engines
of the town could be sheltered in a room
built for the purpose: and alta cost Of not
more than twelve hundred dellsesz{es1 DO .
In case of fire there would bc no necessity
to run up town nor down town, but the, hall
being constructed in central locality the
engines could be easily obtained. l am sure
that some of our publie-spirited citizens will
give us the ground necessary for the purpose,
and the frcmen would be much better salts
fed by that arrangement. l hope, Mr.. Ed
itor, that the suggestion may call the atten-
ton ofour citizens to the subject.
FIREMAN
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02

and establish the fact that there are some
Liberal Republicans in South Carolina, and
if we are not greatly mistaken, many Of those
who have been numbered among the blind
but faithful adherents to the Scott Ring,
will be found among tho opponents of that
Infamous crew at the next election. The
fact that all the charges made against that
Ring have proved true, is sufficient to stag
ger the most blind and bigoted of its adher-
cnts, and change, slow and gradual, but
nevertheless sure and certain, is going ON in
this county, at least. Ku-Klux prosecutions
may serve to blind some Of Grants friends
at the North, but here the farce is too broad,
it can not escape detection. The combined
machinery of fraud and Government patron
age, may serve to win the next election for
Grant and Scott, but before another term,
there will be a popular wave, which will for
ever sweep the bloated tools of tyrants, and
their masters, from the seats of government,
and the virtue and purity of the American
people will receive their vindication. The
Cincinnati Convention is but the muttering
of the storm at distance, but there the
movement will receive strength, cohesion
will cnsue and from that time the return to
constitutional purity will be assured. Such
is our belief, but much depends upon the ex-
ercise of cool judgement and a wise choice'of
candidates. Indeed, we may say that upon
this depends the success or failure of the
scheme, for the present at least. e
We look with great anxiety to the action
of the Cincinnati Convention, for upon it
depends grave, great and momentous issues.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02

If such is the case, upon what ground can it
be held that minister must be taxed?
The pittance that may be derived from
the imposition of this tax, will not exceed
six thousand dollars; but that is not the
question at all. The real point to be consid-
cred is the tendency Of this ruling. 1t dem
onstratcs the grasping, covctuous, diabolical
disposition of the authorities of this State
TO squeeze every dollar that they possibly
can, and use it in fraudulent manner, to
pay debts frauduIently contracted, to fatten
themselves upon the earnings of honest toll,
is the purpose of these cormorants.
The Office of the minister of Christ has
hitherto in a measure been held sacred. The
minister was not called upon to perform
MANY duties which other citizens were requi-
red to perform. The levying of this tax has
tendency to oblterate all these distinct
ions which the wisdom and delicacy Of law
eivers has thrown around ministers, and leave
no outward indication of the sanctity of
their position. These distinctions we're made
because of the sanctity which respecters Of
religion had for the cause, but in these days,
South Carolina's rulers have no such respect
and no need for religion.
Who ever heard of ministers being requi-
red to take out license under the U. S. Inter-
nal Revenue Laws, or any other that was ev-
or framed; and yet it was conceded that
those laws reached everything that was tax
able.
Being no candidate for office, and not con-
cerncd in politics, we cannot be accused of
saying what we are about to say, for political
purposes, nor do we care whether or not we
are accused ofso doing, but we would invite
the colored men who have hitherto given
their support to the Republicans at the head
of this government, to consider this new fea-
ture of Radical law, and to ask them wheth-
er they will adhere to and support the auth
ors of such law t? The colored man, like
the white, pays taxes on all he has (the
more property he has the greater are his
taxes) and yet at this time he bcholds the
State nearly twenty millions of dollars in
debt, two thirds of which has been added
within little more than year; the school
houses closed, industry Of every description
paralyzcd; the taxes growing more burthen-
some every year, and hc not one whit improv-
ed by all the laws that have been enacted,
and every promise made to him unfulflled.
Finally, invading hitherto sacred domain.
this Radical government taxes your minis
ters. The Gospel is no longer free, the
church is no longer free, the Altar of God
has been polll I'D by the Radical tax-gather-
er, and yet you stick to him closer than to a
brother.
The contemplation of such blasphemous
action as requiring license to preach the
Gospel to fallcn man, is shocking and horri-
bic.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02
New Advertisements.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CARROLL
MA, KERSHAWCOUNTY-CoURT
OF COMMON PLEAS.

John F. Ficken, Plaintiff, against
fsummens fer
Edward R. Morris, Defendant. Relief.
ITO the defendant, Edward R. Morris. You
are hereby summoned and required to ans
wei the complaint in this action which has been
filed in the office of the clerk Of common pleas
for said county, and to serve copy OF your ans
wer to the said complaint on the subscribers, at
their office, corner of Broad and Church Streets,
Charleston s. O.; within twenty days after the
service hereof, exclusive of the day of such ser
vice; and if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the court, for the relief de-
manded in the complaint. ..s.s-. .,rr.. ...--
Dated March 29th, 1872.
DEVYEA & COHEN, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
IT,. Charleston, 8. c.
TO THE DEFENDANT, Edward R. Morris, take
notice, that the summons in this action ofwhch
the foregoing is a true copy, was fled in the
office Of the Clerk of the Court Of Common
Pleas of Kershaw County, on the 4th day Of
April 1872, ~, - E.@-.E. :
DEVYEA s COHEN Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Charleston 8. G.
apl 25-6w
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02

THE INvALID-A PEN PIcTURE.ASee
her pallid countenance, but short time. ago
the picture of ruddy health, the envy Of the
school and the pride of the household, She
was always welcomed by her schoolmatcs,
for her 1.-the form and pleasing disposition
carried chccrfulness into their ranks. Dill
gent, punctual and exemplary, obcdlent and
graceful at home, she won the hearts of all
But alas, we are sorrowed. Those rosy cheeks
and ruddy lips areblanched by Consumption.
The voice once so enchanting in laugh and
song is feeble, husky and supplanted by a
hollow cough. Let us approach the couch
gently and take her hands. Do not shudder
because of the feeble and passionless grasp.
The hand once SO hearty and plump is
emaciated, and shows bony outlines, while
the cords and tortuous veins are plainly map
ped upon the surface. The pulse that
bounded with repletion, carrying vigor to
the whole system and imparting life, beauty,
vivacity, health and strength, is delicate to
the touch The feeble heart cannot propel
the thin scanty blood with force. Must we
lose her while yet in her teens? Companions
and friends gather around with words of
cheer and consolation, and depart with
moistened eyes and silent steps. Must we
lose her? No there is relief! We can
stay this destroyer of our happiness, and not
suffer the loss Of so bright gem. Some
thing more is required now than dietary and
hygienic observance, for nature calls for aid,
and she shall have it. Take this pleasant
medicine. 1t is invigorating. How it al
laws the irritable cough, improves the appe-
tite and digestion, and sends healthy tingle
through the frame. The blood is enriched,
nervous force increased, and the heart bounds
with new impulse. See her face brighten
by degrees the color is returning, her voice
is getting clearer, and pleasant words are
spoken. The strength falters yet, but isgain-
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-05-02
OF For Cincinnati.

Hon. R. B. Carpenter, and R. E. Dereef,
Richard Holaway and George Shrewsbury,
from Charleston, and Messrs. S. A. Pearce,
E. W. Wheeler, W. X. Greenfield and 2. A.
Shelton of Columbia, have been elected del
egates to the Cincinnati Convention, which
assembled yesterday. So far as we have
seen, these are the only delegates from South
Carolina, but they are sufficient to indicate