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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Inconvenience Of Independence.


A LESSON FOR THE CREATORS OF NEW COUNTIES
Wicomico county, Nd, was created out of
parts Of Somerset and Worcester countless sew
eral years ago, by an act Of the Legislature.
Since its independence, the new county has found
ii extremely inconvenient to support it's public
institutions, and endeavors to get all it can from
the mother counties. Under the Maryland Com
stitution, permanent school fund is set apart
for each OF the counties, and to compel the pay
ment over to Wicomico county by Worcester Of
part Of this fund, which was clamedsto belong
TO it, the commissioners of the new county filed
bill in equity. The case was tried and an ad-
verse decision was rendered in the Circuit Court
from which an appeal was taken, and now the
Court OF Appeals sustains the Court below and
says the School Fund sought to be divided is the
public property of Worcester county, as muni-
cpalty, and in its political capacity irrespective
of population or territory. That az such, when
portion OF the territory of Worcester was cut
of to form Wicomioo, this property was left by
the well established rules of law the property Of
the municipality of Worcester, and that the in-
habitanta of WieomicO lost all interest in the
same.
But lastly, had this not been 30, the Constitu-
tion of 1867, under and by virtue of which Wi
comco county was created, makes it an cypress
condition Of its creation to give up all interest in
the public property Of Worcester aud Somerset
counties. The people of the county OF Wicomico
having voluntarily elected to leave Worcester
and Somerset on such condition are bound by it,
AZ constitutional provision.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Public Annoyance and Trouble Caused by the
Levy Courts Omissions.

To ate Editor Of ale Commercial:
While the subject Of taxation is under oonsid-
GRAFTON, we would suggest an amendment or
improvement in making out the County Collec-
tors Duplicates, or at least change in the tax
bills, to make them similar TO that in use by the
city. Under the present system, men pay their
taxes Gin nmany instances) without knowing what
for or at Whit rate, and have no means Of ascer-
tanning without going to New Castle, and if an
error is found they must go through the circum-
locution office for redress, and sometimes come
out where they started.
We will mention one instance to illustrate this I:
A gentlemen in this city discovered that an error
had been made against him in adding up the
general assessment, made two years previous, of
two thousand dollars, and that he had overpaid
in taxes during that time, seventeen dollars. He
applied to the Assessor to correct it, but he hav
ing no power to do so laid the matter before the
Levy Court, who passed resolution that the
correction be made, and the seventeen dollars be
refunded. In due time he called on the COUNTY
Treasurer for his money, but was informed that
he had no authority to pay him any, called on
the Clerk OF the Peace, who referred to the reso-
luton refunding the money, but said he :" II
does not say who shall refund it," So the friend
not only failed to receive his money, but paid
tax last year on the same amount over again.
Now il he had been informed through the news
papers(as suggested by " Tax Payer, ')where he
could see the assessment lists hung up by the
Clerk or the Peace both he and the Levy Court
would have been saved from their trouble and
expense in reotifying the error.
The list Of allowances and appropriations by
the Levy Court, comes to us by way of Dover,
through lthe Auditors report two years after
ward. Why should they not be published at the
time in our city papers The Levy Court have
power to do so, as we infer from their publishing
an extract from their minutes why not publish
other extracts of equal Importance to the publici
MORE ANON
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
NeatRs.

GAMBRILL.-Dicd on Tuesday morning, February
2Ith, 1879, Frances Mayhew,2 years, months and
2I days, only child OF Horace 1. and Frances ..
Gambrlll.
Funeral services at Trinity Church, Thursday
morning the Goth, at II, A. Nj. The friends of the
family are inviteed attend without further notice.
New York Herald and Tribune, please copy.
SALTER.-Died at Charlcstown, Mass, on the 25tn
inst, Rev. Thomas q. salter Chaplain, q. S. N.
MCDOWELL -On Sunday, February 25th, at the
residence of Dr. 4. Forrest Betton, Germantown,
Pa, Margaret g. Mcdowell.
Friends are invited to attend her funeral at the
Old Swede's Church, on the arrival of the cars leav-
ing Philadelphia at eleven O'Clock, on tomorrow,
"wednesday morning, 2sth lust.
AMES.-On Sunday, Feb. 25th, 1872 Maggie r.
Ames, aged ~ years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the rest
dence OF her husband, Robert Ii. Ames, No. 22s
Monroe street, on Wednesday afternoon, to leave
the house at O'clock services at 2Ja O'clock with
out further notice.
BOND.-At the residence OF his son, Jos, A. Bond
on the afternoon of the 25th inst. of debilty Da
vli Bond, I'm the 10th year of his age.
Interment at IIaverfOrd, Delaware County, Pa
on FOurth-day next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Police Court.

At the hearings, last evening, James H. Wal
ters and Washington Kay were br ought up on
charge of being drunk and fighting. They were
each fined 81. and costs, and held to bail for
5000 to keep the peace.
At the same time there were two cases for
drunkenness disposed of, and the usual fines
were imposed.
This morning, Georgiana Holles the little col
ored girl arrested yesterday at the depot, for
stealing money from the woman with whom she
lived, was sent to her home in Middletown,
the money having been returned.
For too fond Indulgence in the "ardent"
three persons were lodged in the cells last night.
They obtained their freedom this morning by
paying 80 cents and costs, each.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
The Small Pox.

The knowledge that the number Of patients
in the small pox hospital has rapidly increased
during the past week may confuse the minds OF
some people and produce therein disbelief in the
accuracy of the report Of the President of the
Board of Health, which we publish elsewhere.
The report, however. is strictly true and it is
equally true that the number Of patients in the
Hospital has increased to number greater
than that exhibited by Mr.. Eckel. This increase
is due to accession from the neighboring hn,-
dreis, and not from the city. The increase
within the city limits has been no greater than is
shown by the President, in his weekly report.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
RemnrIsnbIe FntnIIty.

The Lynn Mass, Reporter tells the following
sad story Of a very unfortunate family
Mr. John Scanlan, of Saugus Centre, while
at work in Scott's woolen mill, in October last,
was caught in the shafting Of the works and i'm
jured so as to cause almost instant death. He
left a widow. daughter and two sous. In the
month of December following, the daughter,
about eighteen years oil age, sickened and died,
and in January, the two boys, aged seven and
thirteen years were prostrated with violent fevers
and the eldest then deceased. The other recov-
cred sufficiently to be able to go out of doors last
Monday, and yenturing upon the pond at the
mill the next day, he broke through the ice and
xvas 1rotvnp6
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Musical.
THE RossIN1 TRoUpE's CONCERT.

THE RossIEI TRoUPE's CONCERT.
The Concert given at the Masonic Temple, last
evening, included very choice selection Of fine
music, and the performance was in the highest
degree creditable to the Troupe. The pro-
gramme was not lengthy, including only the fol-
lowing pieces:
1.-Grand Fantasie--Norma for Sextet. ar
ranged by F. dAuria.
2-Concert for Violin Solo, sonnambula,
De Bidse.
g. Fantasie-Trayiata for sextet, arranged by
r. fAurid.
4-Grand Concert-for Flute Solo, AgricAnG
E. Gdriei.
PART SECOND.
5-Grand Fantasie- -Rigoletto for sextet, AZ
ranged by r. FAurid.
c-SeTenata schubert--for Quintet arranged
by f. dAurid.
7-Concert-for Cornetto Solo i. Lion,
8-Grand Waltz Wine, Wife and Song, by
j. Strauss.
The artistes are musicians of talent and culti-
vation, and should they come again to our city,
will surely meet with better support. AS it
was their audience consisted of but about fifty
persons, and they gave their performance, CON
sequently under the most dscouraging circum-
stances.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
rerrlhIc CrImr ln schn,II,III CnnnIr.

A farmer named Daniel Kramer, living about
nine miles west of Auburn, in Schuylkill county,
was murdered on Saturday night, and his wife
so sayagey assaulted that she is not expected to
live. The murder was discovered by son of
the deceased, who went to the house next morn
her skull fractured. lie started in search of his
father and found the old man shout one hun
dred yards from the house, with his brains
beaten out The club with which the murder
was committed was left on the premises. The
house had been ransacked throughout, andnearly
$1,000 in gold and silver, besides paper money,
had been carried Off. deaf old lady who
lived with the Kramers was unmolested. The
victims were both nearly sixty years of age, and
highly respected by their neighbors
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Real Esinte.

PROPERTIES SoID.-James G Morrow has sold
house on Claymont St., to Thomas Scott for
II 100
Thomas Scott has sold his honse and four
building lots, on Claymont st., to James O. Nor
row, and Alfred L. Derckson for II ,66O.
George Lodge, Of Brandywine Hundred has
purchased of Patrick Flynn, one Of his new three
story brick dwellings, at Market and 18th Sts.,
for -, ,50O
SALES ny WILLIAM BRIGuT.-Tho dwelling 812
King street, belonging to Mrs. +. o. Baynard, to
the Misses Brnghurst, for 81 500.
Two three-story brick dwellings at the corner
Of Eighth and French, the property of Miss
Eliza File, to James Grubb, for So, 600.
Geo. Chandler's farm, OF 234 acres, at Du-
points station, to Ellis Nichols, for 'sl2, 900,
Ellis Nichols farm of $50 acres. in Christiana
Hundred, to Geo. Chandler, for S1l, 1870.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Grimes and Casualties.

1t appears that VIM. Tull, the baggage master
injured by the late disaster on the Louisville
Railroad, is not dead as reported, but is in a
very critical condition.
The coal sheds OF j. L. Colby, at Langsboro.
Mass, containing 50O,O 900 bushels of chan coal,
were burned yesterday. The loss is estimated
at $4,000.
Joseph Hodges and George Henderson, color
ed, were arrested near Memphis on Sunday
night, for numbering two men at Stewards Lam
ding, Ark, two weeks since. They confessed
their guilt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
London.

THANKSGIVING FOR THE PRINCES REcovERY-A
GALA DAY
LONDON, NOON, Feb. 27.
The royal procession is in motion for st. Pauls
which is filed with fourteen thousand persons
all occupying seats. The streets, through which,
the procession passes, are gaily decorated with
flags tapestry, and numerous triumphal arches.
Spectators are numbered by millions.
The Queen left the Palace at noon. Twelve
thousand troops and all the police are in posi-
fiop
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Tbe Dutir. of nPnstor.

In Baltimore, on Sunday, Rev. DR.. Rumsey OF
Central NJ u. Church, having evidently in his
mind. though not directly alluding to, the shame
full Huston case, preached a sermon on the
relations of pastor to his flock
"Too much liberty, he said was given a minis
tor OF the Gospel because he was a pastor. A
minister was commissioned to preach the Gospel
that was his duty-yet tho minister who was
the most social and made the most visits was
the most popular. A pastor il made contidant
OF in almost every particular, and he was granted
n freedom about the house not accorded to 9TH
ers. This should not be; minister in that
respect, should be treated az other men. The
peryersion Of the Office OF pastor to such an ex-
tent was the occasion Of much trouble.n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

LARGE New BuuDING.-The large four-story
building at Nos. 2O9, 2li and 213 Shipley street,
erected by Messrs. Garrett, Kent ~ Co.. is very
nearly completed, and the proprietors expect to
be able to occupy il in about three weeks. There
will he two departments, one for light and the
other for heavy coach trimmings, on the first
story, while the rooms on the 2nd floors will be
used for leather and show rooms. The cellar
will be occupied as a store room, and the third
and fourth stories will be for rent. Tho old
store, No. POT, will be used, as soon as the new
ones are occupied, az a store for paint, glass,
metal and building hardware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
THE PENINSULA.
WORCESTER COUNTY,

mphNhsibh buANlhs
The small pox has brokon out at Chincotea-
quo.
Girls school examination at Snow Hill on
Thursday.
1918 stamps were cancelled at the Snow Hill
post office during the last six months of last
year.
And Snow Hill, too, sends us case of burn
ing. A servant girl in the family of George b.
Mock was seriously burned by her clothes taking
fire from the stove.
The rails Of the Worcester r. II. have beon
laid to Snow Hill, but az the company is out OF
funds work has ben suspended and committee
sent to Baltimore to solicit aid to continue it to
the river.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Business and Trnde Report.

WILMINGTON, Feb. q.
Navigation between this city and Philadelphia,
has been considerably improved by the Westerly
wind forcing the ice over on the Jersey side
The Jackson & Sharp Company shipped three
H., u.
McLear & Kendall shipped two cars to Gal
weston, Texas, and three to Houston, Texas.
Robinson & Bro. shipped two to Frederick City.
Eight cars of coal, one of wheat. one of lime
and one Of iron were received by the Whining
ton X Reading II. r.
There were twenty-seven car loads Of freight
received by the p. w. IL b. II. r, and twenty
three car loads shipped.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. Nj.
Congress.

WAsHTsoTos, Feb. a.
A memorial of the Peace Society, in favor of
Arbitration for settling the National disputes,
was presented for consideration.
The consideration OF resolution for obtain
ing information as to the recommendation for
appointments made by Senators was resumed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tho Committee on Ways and Means were in
structed to report bill abolishing all taxes ON
legacies and succession made prior to October
Doth.
The bill authorizing National bank officers to
stamp counterfeit or altered notes when pre-
sented, was considered.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The front of the building at s21 Market is
a store.
The Misses Bringhurst have purchased the
property No. s12 King street, for dwelling and
school purposes
The work Of remodeling the building No. 904
Market street, recently purchased by T. d. Webb
~ Son, was begun to-day.
J. c. Clark is moving, to-day, into the store
fitted up for him by William Bright at the cor
nor Of 11th and Orange street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Fire nt I.Inwood.

DESTRUCTION OF A SUGAR REFINERY.
The sugar refinery Of Barton d Baker, at Mar
Gus Hook, was destroyed by fire early on Sunday
morning.
II was very large and valuable establishment,
and the loss is placed at s15OO0O We are with
out full particulars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
weIsl, Stone conf for Fue,.-

The Reading Railroad Company have been ex-
perimenting during the last six weeks with
stone coal imported from Wales, and, it is said,
so far with a favorable result. A number Of
motives on the road and carefully watch and
record the difference in the results obtained in
the use OF the Schuylkil and the Welsh coal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
The Coal and Iron Interests.

Mr.. Samuelss review of the Philadelphia iron
market for the past week reports it quiet and
likely to remain so for some time to come, most
all OF tie larger consumers having secured their
firm, and wrought scrap and old rails are report
ed extremely scarce.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
sninII-Pox Report.
BOARD OF HEALTH,

WLMINGToN, Feb. 20, 1872
From the 10Th inst, to the present date
seven days-there have been reported at this
office the following cases
SMALLPOX 6, Varioloid 3-total ..
or these were white and colored.
were adults and minors.
were males and females.
Sent to Hospital L.
Number Of deaths, 8.
There are at present 28 cases in the Hospital
from all parts OF the county, including this city.
HENRY ECKEL,
President Board Health
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Peri,l,ed in the storm.

On the 18th instant, aDeputy Marshal lnamed
McCausland left Fargo, on tine Red River, with
four prisoners, for Fort Pembina. On the way
two of the prisoners escaped, and McCausland
started in pursuit. Nothing has since been heard
of the three, and it is supposed they persisted in
the great snow storm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
The Masonic Temple.
ITS Observation-Disclosures.

ITS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Tho finishing work OH the new Masonic Tenn
pie has 30 far progressed that it has been decid-
ed to formally dedicate this institution on the
18th day of April. The Grand Lodge will be con-
yened on this occasion, and delegations of the
Nrahd officers of every Lodge in the Union, as
wen as from Canada, will, it is expected be in
attendance. Rev DIR. ]. O. McCabe of Middle
town, will deliver the Grafton. This WILL doubt
less be grand affair.
Ihe auditorium has been leased for entertain
ments, as follows:
February Goth, to Daniel Dougherty; lecture.
Ar March 4th, 9th, 9th and 7th, to John t. Ford
Mrs. D. p Bowers.
March 9th, to Citizens Entertainment Com
pany Divorce" by New York company.
March l4th, 18th, and 10th, to @. L. Co.; Jane
Noombs; comedy.
March 18th, Parepa Rosa
March 25th, 28th, 9th, J. T. Ford
april LIST, I'd. Sd, j. T. Ford.
Apni llth, Theodore Thomas Troupe.
APR April 18th, 10th 18th, ]. L. Ford Owens
April 18th, Dedication of the Temple.
May I'D Tony Pastors Minstrel Troupe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

LITERARY ENTERrAISaIEsT. George Ever
hart who reads in this city, on tomorrow even
ing, the 28th inst, has distinguished himself in
Baltimore, and other cities as an elocutionist.
The programme for Wednesday is very enter-
tanning one. Those who wish to spend an even
ing intellectually, and delightfully."- will do we'll
to avail themselves of this entertainment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
DOMESTIC NEWS.
HEloHBoRINo COUNTIES.
Heading expects to grow.

-headnB expects to grow.
Henry Ward Beecher is expected to lecture
in Reading in April.
Robinson who shot Koch in a restaurant
in Reading, lias been admitted to bail.
-ltey. j. NJ. McCarier, formerly of Reading,
has resigned all his connection with the NJ. u.
Church
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
Commercial Reports
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. q.
Cotton dull, unchanged. Provisions active I;
mess pork. S14.75 lard, 99699I{. Flour firm !;
Penns. extras S7i5@74. Brandywine corn
meal, $3.50. Wheat firm red, $1.6l01. 81 (;
amber, $1.64; white, $1.75 q 100. Rye un-
changed. Corn quiet yellow, 651S@66lS. Oats
dull white, 5411@551S mixed, 53@531l. Tai
low and wool advanced. Whisky unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

Philadelphia, is the ex-President Of the Com
mercial Exchange, merchant Of the highest
standing, and a sound Republican. Ills appoint
ment gives the greatest satisfaction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

CLosED. The Delaware House il closed owing
to the death of Mrs. Rosanna Meenan, sister to
the proprietor, which occurred this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

morning, from Philadelphia for use in the Opera
House during Mrs. Bowers engagement, next
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

Judge David Davis, the Labor Reform" can
ddate for President, was born over in Cocil Co.,
in lSl5
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
3yelp advertisements.

CtMALL BENCH AND HAND VISES callipers
- COmpases, pincers and wire-nlppers, for sale al
the hardware store of
TRUMAN SHAW,
Philadelphia.
HSBFUL AND NECESSARY articles OF hard
~ ware, cutlery, or tools, suitable for gl Is or
elf-use may be found at the store of
- Truman 4 SHAW,
No. $50 Eight Thirty live Market st, below Ninth
Philadelphia.
NosMoLINEis is purified and concentrated petro-
leum 1t Ia most useful remedy for the nu
merous ailments for which ceratcs, ointments and
embrccatlons are used For sale by
SMITH 4 PAINTER, Druggists,
Seventh and Market streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

Huston, the clerical criminal, belonged TO the
NJ. Il. Church, "South, and came to Baltimore
from Kentucky.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
TELEGRAMS.
wcather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. q.
Probabilities Clear and pleasant weather con-
tinue Of Middle States, with Northerly winds
yeering to Eastward from New Jersey TO Lake
Erie
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

She dhe house of Henry Spnney. in Argyle Nova
sSuG;ua, su;, was burned on the 7th instant, and Mr..
spnney's five children perished in the flames.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR
LOAN.

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, In so short time have taken 80 high
a stand. or become widely popular with prudent
Investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds Of the
Northern Paci iC Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty Gold Loan OF this Great corporation Il
already II solid and gratifying success, and the
preseuL dairy sulpS are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27

NNTERPRIsE CoAL-Persons who are tired OF
~ trying to burn slate and dirt, should go to
FOUT, West and Water Streets and buy the EN-
TERPRlSE COAL and get clear Of both. Try it;
you will want no other.
NEo W. BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
VI at the lowest market price, Koh--noor Lehigh
aud Mount Carmel Coal. These Goals are Of the
purest and best qualities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
DaifD GSHtmereiaG.
JENKINS q ATKINsoN.

WILMER ATKINSON. Publisher.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-27
8ett AarErttsen1Guts.

N o Piano CO.,N. Y. list class $500 No Agents.
u o. Names OF patrons in 10 States In Circular,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-13
AlliteratiVe Puzzles.
Repeat the following several times quickly
without stopping:-

Repeat the following several times quickly
without stopping:-
Gip-wip.
She sells sea-shells
Andrew Airpump asked his aunt her ailment
Did Andrew Airpump ask his aunt her all.
ment? 1t Andrew Airpunlp asked his amt
her allmept. what's the aiment Andrew Air
pump asked bis aunt?
Billy Button ate buttered biscuit
DID Billy Button eet huttered biseuit? If
Billy Button ate buttered biscuit, whereas tbe
buttered biscuit Billy Button ate Wv
Captain Crackskull cracked coxcomb's era
mum: Do captain crackskull crack cox
comb Uranium 1t Captain Crackskull cracked
a coxc0nbs Uranium, where's the coxcomh's
Uranium Captain Crackskull cracked
David Dawldrum dreamt he drove 1raeo,
Did David Dawldrum dream he drove drag.
on? If David Daldrum dreamt he drove a
dragon, where's the dragon David Dawidrum
dreamt he drove?
Francis kribble figured on a Frenchman' s
fiddle. Did Francis Fribbie figure on French
man hddie! If Francis FribbIe figured on a
e reno nddle. where's the Freachman' s
nddie Francis Fribble figured on?
.iIndlgo impie itched Tor an Indian image. -
ff In nHgg anpie Itch for an Indian image p
where's the Indian image Indigo Tmn;o . $50
for? -''so i'npie ischea
Peter Piper picked peck of picked necaor
on pewter platter. Did Pete, p p:gp'r
pes o. picked pepner of pewter pIat tDi Pa
II Ieee e fl.er plekaa peck Of picked pepper
on pewter platter, where the beck IF ;dppo5
pepper Peter Piper picked? p''A u picked
Robert Roly rolled a round roll ronrd ~,
Robert Roly roll round roll round !? IF RIG ZIG
ert holly rolled round roll round. where 5 sbe
round roll Robert Roly rolled round