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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

PoRT OF WnMNaToN, Aug. 16.
Steamer Celebrity of PhiladelDhia, Brown, from
Pennsgrove, with marketing
Sch. Benjamin Haney Of Ch!ncoteague, Young
from Dobow's Landing, with marketing.
Sch. Heart of Oak of Wilmington, Cameron,
from Simans Ditch, with hay.
Sloop Emma of New Castle. Robinson, from
Delaware City with wheat to Jas. L. Price & Co.
Sloop Planter of Wilmington, Stevenson from
Port Richmond, with coal to Geo W. Bush.
Sloop Ann of Wilmington Stevenson, from
Philadelphia, with mdse to G. W. Bush.
Sloop Wave of Bordentown from Bordsntown
with old car wheels to Lobdell Car Wheel Co.
Barge No 63 Of Mauch Chunk, Cinmer, from
Mauch Chunk, with coal to Capt Huddle.
Barge Genl. Mcclellan Of Frankford. Flynn,
fom Mauch Chunk, with coal to Capt, Hudde.
Barge Mary of Wilmington, Lamborn, from
Philadelphia, with mdse to Charles Warner Il Co.
Barge American Eagle of Baltimore, Jones,
from Baltimore, with coal to Wilmington Rolling
Mill Co.
Barge Emma OF Wilmington, Morrow. from
Philadelphia with mdse to George W. Bush.
Barge Flint Of Philadelphia, Supple from
Schyl Haven, with coal to VIM. II. Almond d
Bro.
Barge r. H. Wingert, Hutton, to Jackson Il
Sharp Co., for repairs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

IIltI IETwEEN w1LMINGToNIAHs AND IERsEYAIEN
AT observation-disclosures or ONE OF THE
WILMINGTON PARTY.
Inc Fame Hose Company, Of this city made
ali excursion to Bridgeton yesterday. The ex-
''I7lohlsts were very respectable party it is
s1'l' aud conducted themselves with the utmost
lroprlety, save in the instance to be related.
- portion of the party went to the Brdgeton
Ho'el' Kept by Davis d Co., for dinner 1t is
a' std that the fare was very Indifferent, while
l"o charges were eXorhitant, and the landlord
anu servants were sury and unaceommodatlng.
ieslhB aggrieyed at this, some of the Whining
ION party assumed to communicate their own
UINels to the cooks, and went to the kitchen for
i"S purpose. Their action mcensed the land
lld, aud lie laid violent hands upon Hugh
S,Heeney, whom he thought too pretentions, and
lWeu TO eject him. Some one then struck
H'e landlord and felled him to the floor, when
.7 son came to his rescue, and a general hand
w "ahd night was begun, in which the dishes on
a''e Iahle were freely used. but no weapons were
rnPloyed' The city authorities finally INTERIOR
iyu ana put an end to the fight, but not until
Ml' Davis son was lying apparently lifelesH upon
nt uoor. Ills friends claimed that lie had been
W,Mvllally andmortally injured but wel-informed
"nnhgtonlans say that he was only exhausted,
nmnB but recently arisen from a protracted
slell OF sickness.
sweeney was arrested and lodged in prison to
TN T"Nal, the result of the young mans injuries
lhe Mayor refused him trial although appealed
" ny some Of the best citizens OF B1dgeton. A
i",'eram was sent to Sweeney, from this city
,nluIIlhg concerning his welfare, but no res
P"Ise P,re has been received up til noon.
n, ms difficulty did not grow out of the Fishery
~ iiiuuGes, aud Is in no way connected with them
t,, Nlmlngtonians were well received anC
En,u9Iiy treated, and many of the residents o.
nlluSeton interceded IN behalf of the captive
pils1her' 1t grew out of matters connected witt
,ne ulnner at the hotel, but whether these werl
nlIashlled by brain which was inilamed witt
"Aishey, We are unable to say.
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
THE PENINSULA.



Major Thomas has been arrested and lodged
in jail, charged with cutting another colored
man named George Mitchell.
A little daughter of Daniel Blake, residing in
Chestertown, attempted to kindle fire with
coal oil, when an explosion ensued and the child
WAS terribly burned.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
Sheppards Sabbath School will hold bas-
ket picnic at Chitols camp ground on the
22nd.
John Lank is building a l00.ton schooner at
Greensborough fol s. II. Horsey.
Peaches are small, owing to the drought.
The price paid for the Denton journal was
$3.50.
Another Sabbath School Convention will be
held at Preston on the 2lst.
Even the steam grist mills are required to
suspend because Of lack Of water for their
boilers.
The farmers are busily engaged in saving
their fodder crop
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

Everybody is naturally alarmed and distressed
at such failure of the water supply as occurred
yesterday. But there is really very little new o
bo said in explanation Of tho circumstance. 1t
has been repeatedly stated that the pumping
apparatus is worn out and insufficient, and that
new pump is now being builded, ,as fast as pos
slhe. which will be available for use probably in
September.
Int another serious want il that of increased
roreyor capacity. A new reservoir, capable OF
holding several days supply. is imperatiyely y
needed. Ground for it has been bought, but
work upon it cannot be commenced without
money, and this cannot be borrowed without the
authority of tho Legislature.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

A correspondent of the Bangor Commercial,
riiing from Hudson, Maine, says An incident
of a marvellous nature transpred in our little
village last night. An aged man Mr.. Jonathan
James, has been in very poor health for more
than twenty-years, suffering from apecuar and
embarrassing cough, which nearly prostrates
him every night, usually before retiring but
last night it did not attack him until nearly ele-
ven o'clock, when hard limp came into his
throat, nearly strangling hiA in his efforts to
dislodge It, aud which upon examination this
morning. proved to be perfect frog, the body
and head from the end of the nose measuring
one inch. The legs, though not measured are
fully one and half inches in length. After that
coughing fit the old gentleman laid down and
slept soundly till mornings thing he has been
unable to do for long time. To-day he finds
that peculiar tuttering sensation and distressful
feeling at the stomach has left him. His age is
nearly ~ years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

The Republicans of Delaware. County,at Media
yesterday, nominated the following excellent
ticket; Constitutional Convention NJ
B,oomal Assembly, o. F. Bullard Sheriff,
lu-cph Webster County Commissioner, James
M,Dado District Attorney, David NJ. johnson ;
Director of tn. Poor, Edgar 7. Miller Auditor,
Pearson c. Pike.
The resolutions adopted endorse the Republic
eau candidates heartily, and refer especially to
lnlnn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

W. D. Foster has been nominated for Congress
by the Republicans OF the Fifth Michigan Dis
trict, and John A. Kasson by the Republicans OF
the Seventh Iowa District.
The Florida Conservative Convention has
nominated W. d. Bloxham for Governor, Gen.
Il Bullock for Lieutenant Governor, and @.
Jones for Congressman.
General Eppa Hunton was nominated for Con-
gress yesterday by the Conservatives OF the
Eighth Virginia District.
The Republican Convention of Alabama met at
Montgomery yesterday. About 200 delegates
were present, mostly colored. A State ticket
was nominated, headed by David p. Lewis for
Govener.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

Tho Republican Executive Committee of New
Castle county was in session in this city, yester-
day. 1t designated Saturday the oath of August.
fir holding the elections for delegates to the
Sate Convention (the place of which will be
hereafter fixed) These elections will be held
in the hundreds between the hours Of and 5.
D. n of that day, and in tho wards of the city
fnm 2 to p. M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

THAT COMET. On Tuesday evening last, some
OF the residents in the vicinity OF Sixth and
Washington Streets, we're considerably startled
at seeing what they supposed to be the long
looked for comet. Anxious mothers and timid
maidens peered cautiously from behind the win
dow blinds and watched what appeared to be
bull of fire moving slowly along over the tops
of the houses from south to north. or course
every body that seen it thought it was Plantam-
ours comet, and don't like TO be told that it was
only one OF Wash. Jacksons balloons or huge
FREELY
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

GATHERING OF THE FANCY AT THE MOUTH OF THE
POTOMAC.
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug. 16.
Five tugs and two schooners, with crowds OF
the fancy, congregated at the Potomac, yester-
day, expecting to witness the prize fight and af-
ter waiting till noon. dispersed entirely DISCUS
ted with the faseo. Five hundred were present
from Norfolk Richmond, Alexandria, and Wash
lngton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
DOMESTIC NEWS.
AN INFunIATED WIFE TAKES yENaENcE UPON HER
BRUTAL HUSBAND.

AN 1NPUnIATED WIFE TAKES YENGENcE UPON HER
BRUTAL HUSBAND.
The Denton Union says
George Christy Dane living in Hunting
Creek Neck, near Preston in this county, was
seriously wounded in the abdomen on last Satur-
day night, by his wife or a young man living
with them-her son by former husband.
II appears that Christy and his wife were quar-
reling short distance from the house, when he
struck her. She returned to the house, saying
he would never strike her again. The report OF
a gun was soon heard and Ohrsty was found
calling for help. by man passing the road.
Medical assistance was sent for and DOcts Willis
and COnoway were soon on the spot. Christy
was shot through the left arm. the load entering
the left eide Of the abdomen making a painful
aud dangerous wound. His recovery ia consd-
cred doubtful Christy thinks tho boy shot him,
but his wife declares she did it. ChIisty was in
the Confederate army during the rebellion and
lost one eye during one Of the engagements.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

CELEBRATING THE REPEAL ACT--DIsTURBANcEs
AT BELFAST AND ELSEWHERE.
LONDON, Aug. 1G.
The procession which was celebrating the Re-
peal act at Belfast was stoned by large crowd.
The processionists returned the attack, and the
rioters were finally dispersed. One man was
shot.
light disturbances occurred at other points
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

WILMINGTON AND WESTERN Il. II. - Superin-
tendent Hodgman ran train over the finished
portion of the track on the W. Il W., yesterday,
from Newport pike to Mount Cuba cut - about
eight miles. He found the track in good condi-
tion, and, for new road the running of the
train was smooth and pleasant.
Work on the cut at Mount Cuba is being push
ed energetically and it is expected to be COM
pleted in weeks time, after which the remain
der of the track will be laid in the shortest pos
sible time, a large force of workmen being in
readiness to commence, the moment the cut is
alaar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

COLLISION traiu on the Philadelphia and
Baltimore Central r. r., colded with locomo-
tive which was standing on the 2. W. Il b. X.
the train TO Philadelphia After the locomotive
had been detached from the moving trains the
brakes we're not shut down tight enough, and
the collision resulted from this cause. A couple
Of ladies' OF Wilmington, who were standing up
in the care, were thrown violently forward and
somewhat bruised. No damage was done to Oh
ther the cars or the locomotive.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

The gentlemen who met, last evening. to con-
sulcr the city's condition and necessities. came
to tho sound and sensible conclusion Of devo-
thug their attention to candidates for Council.
A we sad, yesterday, any good done in that di-
roolion ought to be very welcome by everybody.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

CoUNoIL-NNTH WARD.--We are requested to
say that the name Of Eli Mendenhall BiH be pre-
scented for Council, at the Republican nomina-
tion in the 9th Ward, and surprise is expressed
at the intimation to the contrary in the Com
mERoIAL Of yesterday. We gathered the infor-
nation from the Republican.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

NEEDS RoUGmEo.-This morning a horse
slipped and fell on the turn-table at Fifth and
Market Streets bursting his harness, but we
believe without injury to himself These accl-
dents are becoming frequent Of late, and sug-
gests the propriety of having the table roughed,
before something more serions may happen
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
lasby is worth s2OO. 900 and a farm.

Nasby is worth 5000, 900 and farm.
William Page, the artist, was struck with pa
ralysis in his studio. in New York yesterday. His
recovery is expected.
Excellent brick are now made OF the refuse of
the coal mines, which, for ordinary building
uses are said to answer every purpose, being
fully as hard and durable as the common brick.
During thunder storm along the Hudson,
on Wednesday night, Bakers paper mill, at Blue
Steers Columbia county, was consumed by light
ming, and Catholic church at Saugerties was
damaged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

SOCIAL VIsITATIoNs. Bethany Division, Sons
Of Temperance OF Philadelphia, will pay So
cial visit to Wilmington Division, Of this city,
on Thursday evening the Goth instant. A Com
mittee is making preparations to give the Wis
itors hearty reception. The last named Divi-
sion has accepted an invitation to visit Great
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

ERRoR.-In our report yesterday, OF the vo-
ting places for the Mayors nomination, to be
held tomorrow, we stated that the polls of the
9th ward would be at 7th and Tatnall. 1t
should have been at the usual voting place Of
the ward, 9th and Shipley.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

COUNCIL - FIFTH WARD The Republican
nomination election for Council, in the Fifth
Ward. yesterday, resulted AZ follows:
William Candy 1873
+. +. Bogia &C
The names of the other gentlemen who had
been spoken of were not pressed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
Personal Intelligence.

William P. Taylor left this morning, for two
weeks visit to his home in Virginia.
Miss Victorine Perkins the efficient Principal
OF Public School No. 9. is rusticating in Brandy
wine Hundred near Holly Oak Station.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

Kitchen garbage ia becoming knotty.
-1400 poor children went up TO Rookland,
yesterday.
The novelty OF a boat launch in Philadel-
phia gave the press reporters an opportunity to
spread themselves.
Robert Lister Smith was convicted OF assault
yesterday, and sentenced to pay fine Of S10O
and be imprisoned one year.
"A Philadelphian named Mcclure, with large
amount Of money on his person, died at Pine
Bluff, Ark, very suddenly few days ago. Two
coroner's juries were summoned, but were una
BILE to agree upon verdict
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

FATAL FALL.-Emma Newson, residing with
her husband at No. West Water street, fell
down stairs, yesterday afternoon about O'Clock,
death, this morning, about six o'clock. She
laid in an unconscious condition from the time OF
the accident, and without physician until near
o'clock, when DR.. West was called in-too late
to render any service. He says that death en-
sued from concussion and compression of the
brain. She was about 60 years Of age. Coroner
Woodwork held an inquest at noon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

LARCENY Ten dollars in money was stolen
from Mrs. Lynn, who resides at GOT Orange st.,
yesterday by colored girl who had been sent
there on an errane. Nine dollars were subse-
qnently recovered.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

UNANIMOUS DEsIRE.-We are assured that it is
the unanimous desire of the Republicans of the
Third Ward and also Of many Democrats of the
same ward, that Charles Warner should submit
his name as a candidate for Council at the ap-
preaching municipal election. Mr.. Warner
would make an efficient member of Council aud
we hope he will consent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

CALVARY CHURoH. The Rev. Mr.. Latimer
having returned from his summer vacation,
services will be held next Sunday in the School
Room OF the church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
eeney stiII:in Custody.

BRIDGEToN, N. j., Aug. 1G.
An ARRAY occurred yesterday, at f. Davis &
Sons hotel, while an excursion Of the Fame
Hose Co., of Wilmington, Del, were dining at
the hotel. A man named Sweeney becoming en-
ragged at the waiter, George Davis one of the pro-
prietors Of the hotel, interfered and was struck
by Sweeney, receiving injuries which proved
fatal last night Sweeney is in custody. - II
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

IVNuI sVF
No shipments have yet been made to Balti-
tmore by rail from the Delaware r. Il and no
arrangements have been made for such ship
ments tins season. The first shipment to Inte-
rior Pennsylvania was made, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
Commercial Reports.


PHILADELPHIA, August 1G
Cotton quiet 22@22J5. Flour firm super
fine S505.50 extras s5.75oG.2j; extra family
$7.25D9 20. Wheat dull ; red Sl.65 "a 1.75
white 81 S5tG1.90. Rye nominal Soc. Corn dull,
yellow G3@G315c mixed 62063c Oats steady,
white 46q4sc mixed 44945c. Whiskey firm 95 i.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

Death of the Wounded Hotel Proprietor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
SECOND EDITION.
3.3O, II. M.
OUR TROUBLES WITH JERSEY.

The Disturbance at Bridgeton, Yes-
Ierdayi
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

nKAOH grow KRs' AND FARMERS ORGAN
HDK LAWARK RRIRUHK.S b1O
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

Don't waste the water.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

the whole summer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16
FIRST EDITION.
e:3O p. M.


REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHINGToN, Aug 16.
Probabilities The winds will veer to the
Easterly q South-easterly; over the Middle
States with generally cloudy weather and rain
from Maine to Virginia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

A II. GRIMSHAW, Broker, No. W. Third
As street. negotateg loans, sells real estate
rents houses, collects rents. Agent sale Of Bonds
Northern Pacific Railroad, Drafts on g yA nd Ire
land and all parts OF the Continent OF 6 ll1le.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-16

t Disturbances occurred at other points.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-31
A PROCLAMATION
BY TuE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA,
Secretary Of State

BY FIFE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE
OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS, In my proclamation Of the
twelfth day Of October, in the wear eight
cen hundred and seventy-one, it was recited
that certain unlawful combinations and
conspiracies existed in certain counties in
the State of South Carolina for the purpose
OF dePriving certain portions and classes of
the people Of that State of the rights, privi-
leges and immunities and protection named
III the constitution of the United States and
secured by the act of Congress, approved
April the twentieth, one thousand eight
hundred and seventY-one, entitled "'An act
to enforce the provisions of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution of the United
States" and the persons composing such
combinations and conspiracies were COM
manded to dispense and to retire peaceably
to their homes within five days from said
date;
And whereas by my proclamation of the
seventeenth day of October, in the wear
eighteen hundred and seventy-one, the priv
lleges of the writ Of habeas corpus were
suspended in the counties named in said
proclamation;
And whereas the county of Marion was
named in said proclamations as one of the
counties in which said unlawful cOmbina-
tlons and conspiracies for the purposes
CALStCN, dui lii WHICH the DclNl-
leges OF the writ OF habeas corpus was sus-
pended;
And whereas it has been ascertaiued that
in said county Of Marion said combinations
and conspiraGies do not exist to the extent
recited IN said prOclamations;
And whereas 1t has been asCertained that
unlawful combinations and conspiracies of
the character and to the extent and for the
purposes described in said proclamations
do exist in the county of Union in said
State;
Now, therefore, ], Ulysses S. Grant, Presi-
dent of the United States Of America, do
hereby revoke, as to the said county OF Ma
rIon, the suspension of the privileges of the
writ of habeas corpus directed in nv said
proclamation of the seventeenth day of De-
tober, eighteen hundred and seyentY-one.
And | do hereby command all persons in
said county of Union composing the
unlawful combinations and conspiracies
aforesaid to dispense and to retire peace
ably to their homes within five DAVIS
of the date hereof, and to deliver
either to the marshal of the United States
for the district of South Carolina, or to any
of his deputies, or to any military officer of
the United States within said county, all
arms, ammunition, uniforms, DISCUSSES, and
other means and implements used. kept.
possessed, or controlled by them for carry
ing out the unlawful purposes for which
the combinations and conspiracies are or
gained.
In witness whereof i have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal OF the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington the third
day Of November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy
one, and of the ndepenee of the United
Of America the ninety-sixth.
.. S. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State. !
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-31

duly ratified on both parts, and the respec-
tive Publications Of tie same have been ex-
changed:
Now, therefore. be it known, that I,
Ulysses S. Grant, President of the United
States of America, have caused the said
convention to be made public, to the end
that the same, and every clause and article
thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with
good faith by the United States and the
citizens thereof.
In testimony whereof I have h~ereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal OF the United
States to affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
eighth day of February, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sew
enty-two, and of the independence of the
United States of America the ninety-sixth.
U. S, GRANT,
By the President:
HAMILTON FISH.
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-31

tary officer within said county, charged
with any violation of the act of Congress
aforesaid during the continuance of such
rebellion.
In witness whereof 1 have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this tenth
day of November, in the year of u Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy
one, and of the independence of the United
States of America the ninety-sixth.
L. S. GRANT.
By the President:
HAMILTON Fish,
Secretary OF State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-31
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
4 PROCLAMATION

By THE PRESIDENT OF II UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the first section
OF the act OF Congress approved the eleventh
DAY OF June, one thousand eight hundred
and slxty-four, entitled can act to provide
TOR the execution of treaties between the
United States and foreign nations respects
ing consular jurisdiction over the crews Of
vessels Of such foreign nations in tha
waters and ports OF the United States" ID
IS provided that before that act shall take
effect as to the ships and vessels of anv
particular nation having such treaty with
the United States, the President Of the
United States shall have been satisfied that
similar provisions have been made for the
execution of such treaty by the other corr
tracing party, and shall have issued bis
proclamation to that effect, DECLARING that
act to be in force as to such nation. N'
ana whereas due inquiry having been
made, and Q satisfactory answer having
oeen fecelved mat similar provisions are in
toree in the United Kingdoms of Sweden
and Norway:
Now, therefore, be it known that I,
Ulysses y. Grant, President of the United
States of America, do hereby proclaim the
same accordingly.
Done at the city of Washington this elev-
enth day of May, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy
two, and OF the independence of the United
States CT America the ninety-sixth.
U. s. GRANT.
BY the President:
HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary of State.