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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-08-15

LETTER FROM A CIVIL ENGINEER-TITE
MORIAII AND CUEVER IRON MINES Pc
CIrLIAR PONTOON BRIDGE AT TICONDER-
OGA-PERILs OF SURVEYING ALONG
TIE LAKE SHORE BLUFFS, ETC.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
PolilIcnI Intelligence.

TheNew Jersey Fusionsts and Prohibitonsts
met at Trenton yesterday The former appointed
an Electoral ticket composed of five Democrats
and four Liberal Republicans. The latter did
not nominate.
The Democratic and Liberal Conventions of
Kansas met at Topeka yesterday. 1t was agreed
that the Liberals should have the nomination of
Governor, two Congrtssmen, three electors,
Treasurer, Auditor, and Superintendent, and
the Democrats the Lieutenant Governor, one
Congressman, two electors, Attorney-General
Secretary of State, and Chief Justice.
The Maryland Democratic Convention met at
Baltimore, yesterday, and nominated an electoral
ticket headed by Frederick Raine, Democrat,
and Ex-Governor Bradford, Liberal Republican.
The Democratic and Liberal Republican Con-
vention of Connecticut met at Hartford, yester-
day and nominated an electoral ticket equally
divided between the parties.
The Prohibition Convention of Connecticut
met at Hartford yesterday. An electoral ticket
was nominated and it was resolved to support
Black and Russell for President and Vice Presi-
dent. The platform adopted declares that
neither the Republican nor Democratic party
can be relied upon TO suppress the liquor traffic.
The Massachusetts Democratic and Liberal
Coventions met at Worcester, yesterday. Gen.
N. z. Banks, Hon. Chester Chaplin and Hon. +.
W. Bird were nominated for Electors-at-large.
The following State ticket was chosen For
Governor, Charles Sumner Lieutenant Gov
ernor, NJ Sterns Secretarary of State, George
Ii. Munroe Treasurer, Lew Haywood Audi
tor, p. A. Collins Attorney General, Waldo
Ceburn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The Fail Fashions.
WHAT WILL BE WORE BY THE LADIES.

The earliest importations OF fall costumes
show many handsome dresses with novel trim
mings. Skirts of costumes for the street and
house are unchanged in shape, and some we re-
gret to say, are long enough to drag slightly be-
mind Instead OF the promised simplicity of
trimming, they are heavy with hounces, pleat-
inBs, bows, and other ornaments.
ovERsKIRTs
Over skirts and polonaises abound, but there
are many handsome dresses without them-or
at least, with but scarf like semblance of them
They will last through the winter season but
the indications are that they will he gradually
abandoned In their new shape they are not
literally upper-skirts drAped over an under skirt
OF similar shape, az they now are, but are parts
OF upper-skirts aud intricately draped breadths,
designed, it seems, to display the elaborate
trimming of the skirt beneath For instance,
many dresses have merely aprons on their front
breadths, while the back widths are trimmed TO
the waist. Others have the under skirt trimmed
in 'front.' with an over skirt behind, while by far
the greater number have an apron front over
skirt with scarf-like back breadths hanging like
sashes, or intricately draped, twisted and tied
in manner that deiies description.
Polonases are arranged with the same scarf
like breadths behind, and have sashes belts and
postillion backs. The effect of the complete
costume is similar to that now worn. The front
is plain and without gathers, while the back is
very bouffant. Dresses Of past seasons can be
easily changed to the new styles.
BAsQUEs AND VESTS.
The basque remains the favorite corsage.
II isamade with and without position peats.
There is fancy for putting the position pleats
in the side body seams, leaving the middle seam
plain. The seam down the middle of the back
is universal, and newest French corsages add an
extra seam, beginning on the shoulder half way
between the neck and armholes, and extending
to the end OF the basque. This makes three
seams down the middle of the back and the side
body seams make five; the side body extends
quite forward to the front Some modistes OBJ
ject to cutting up the corsage in this fashion,
but it makes most shapely waist. French
blouse waists will remain popular.
Vests will also continue to be worn. In many
cases they are separate from the basque front
The basque il then turned back in reverse that
meet in point ON the breast, are fastened there
by a single button, and recede below, leaving
the vest in relief about the neck and waist.
Reverses Of velvet ere used on woollen and silk
dresses.
SLEEVES.
New sleeves are simple and pretty having all
the comfort Of coat sleeve, with the graceful
effect of flowing sleeve. They are, in fact.
closely fitted coat sleeves with the wrist turned
back from the outer seam in triangular revers,
while peated frill or gatheredrullie is inserted
in this opening, and left to hang in the way un-
der sleeves are now worn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
A nInch Needed socIstr.

Now that the dog days are passed, and the fall
season entered upon. let the project Of forming
in this city society for the Prevention OF Cruel
ty to Animals be revived. A number OF promi-
nent citizens have already expressed warm de-
sire that such Society be established and all
that will be necessary to set the ball in motion
il some concert of action among tho friends of
the movement. A gentleman whose business re-
qlres him to visit all parts of Me city frequently
said to the writer few days ago that the abuse
to which horses are constantly subjected in va
rious ways, is really much greater than people
generally have any idea of, and in some cas- es, is
positively fnghtful. Ladies and gentlemen who
feel an interest in the formation of such an or
ganization, and are willing to contribute their in
iluence and means to that end, are requested to
leave their names with William Candy, COS Mar
ket street, or Charles G. RunforI ESD, No. G17
Market street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
NEIcHBoRINo COUNTIES,
-Chester promises majority of 600 4
Hartranft.

Chester promises majority of 600 for
Hartranft.
Next Thursday, Goth inst. is the an
niversary of the Paoli massacre.
George Washington, an aged colored man,
died in West Chester, on Sunday last
The toll house at the eastern end of Coates
vile, was burned on Saturday night.
Vegetation, in Chester county, was whitened
by the first frost on Wednesday last.
Work on the Philadelphia. West Chester d
Downingtown Railroad began yesterday.
The cornerstone of the new NJ. E. Church
at Spring City was laid on saturday.
DIR. j. F. b. Flagg, resident of West
Chester, died at his home on Sunday last.
The property Of VIM. b. Reany, at Lamo-
kim is about to be thrown into the market in
building lots.
Jacob s. Matthias tried the experiment of
going down Black Rock Hill head foremost and
now he hears with one ear and a half.
"A correspondent of the Chester Aduocatt
predicts that before Marcus Hook is five years
older it will be i've times as large as it is.
The corn crop this season will be one Of the
heaviest ever raised in Chester county. The
potato crop will not be 70 large as was antici-
pated.
"A farmer in Barks county has potatoes so
large that he can't get one Of them in a quarter
peck measure lie might possibly get 1t in a
bushel measure.
Clarence Painter youngest son OF Saml M
Painter. West Chester, died very sud lenly of
heart disease on Sunday last at the residence
of his father lie had but recently returned
from tour through Europe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Philadelphia Topics.

Marrau trial begins to-day
The fall and winter season opens with un-
precedented brskness.
Mrs. Mary Livermors speaks at the Re-
publican Wigwam, this evening.
The Fire Commissioners have resolved to
employ no man over So years of age.
And Constable Mackin has been making
trouble-for himself though, but he was soon
discharged.
The Omaha and Rchmond-both war vessels
and built at the Navy Yard-are ready for ser
vice, aud will go into commission next week.
John E. Brady, an herb doctor, has been ar
rested for arson. This is the same Brady who
formerly kept an herb store at Fifth and Tatnal
and afterwards conducted a nursery in the West
ern part of this city.
The result in Maine has impressed the Lib
erals and Democrats with the necessity for a
change Of tactics, and an effort is being made to
induce the Democratic city ticket to give away
IN favor Of the Reformers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Personal Intelligence.

John Sharpless, a prominent citizen Of Con
cord township, Delaware county, died on Satur
day.
Rev. Enoch stubbs, of Asbury church, WAS
present at the Temperance Harvest Home lately
held at Chester Heights and made speech.
President Grant arrived in Washington yester-
day morning. He will hold Cabinet meeting
to-day, and return to Long Branch i'll the even
ing.
John Crawford, who graduated with high
honors at Princeton in June, starts for Drew
Theological Seminary on Monday, where he will
take three years course.
James Pennewil and r. d. Morrow left, yes
terday, for Princeton College. Harry I. Gauge
and II. b. b. Stapler left on Tuesday for Yale
s. Il. Hilles and j. G. Bullock on the same day
for Haverford, and VIM Belts, E. T. Betts, ,Kolct
Preston, and J. Harvey Pierce for Cornell Uni
yersity. Edwin jackson passed satisfactory
examination, and entered the latter University
last week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The schnppe Trial.
AN AFFECTING CLosE-THE JURY EXPRESS A WISH
TO SHAKE HANDS WITH THE PRISONER
[ErOm the Baltimore Americanl

AN AFFECTING cLosE-THE JURY EXPRESS A WISH
TO SHAKE HANDS WITH THE PRISONER.
lErom the Baltimore Americlnl
Upon the conclusion Of the charge the Jury
retired to their ROOM The SLOW filing out of the
important twelve men was not observed by the
prisoner or spectators with that anxiety which
generally strongly marks the arrival of such an
hour, and they were scarcely out of sight when
applications in matters of routine business we're
made by several eager lawyers After an absence
OF ten minutes the jury returned, and for min
ute or more all was silence, broken only by the
firm voice of the President Judge as he directed
the Clerk to take the verdict. Dr. Schuppe was
at this moment still calm, but his face was some
what flushed, and it required but glance to tell
that he WAS controlling himself with an effort
The Clerk Of the Court arose at the bidding of
the Judge and said "Gentlemen of the jury
have you agreed upon your verdicti" The an
swer, I'VE have" was given by the Foreman
Mr.. Henry Miller. The Clerk next said "What
say you? Is Paul Sch@ppe, the prisoner at the
bar, guilty or not guilty." Ere the Foreman
had risen in his seat. several of the Jurors ex-
claimed, with evident impa fence, mot guilty"
and the eldest among them, Mr.. Peter Zinn, was
conspicuous for the fervor with which he pro-
nounced the words which gave life and liberty
to the prisoner. Next followed a scene which
was even more significant than the eagerness
with which the words "Not guilty. had been ut
tered, and one which perhaps had never before
been witnessed in courthouse in America.
The foreman arose and said: MAY it please the
Court the jurymen desires that DR.. Scb@ppe will
now come forward and shake hands with each of
u.s." The request of the jury was received by
DIR. Sch9ppe with evident surprise and gratifca-
tiOn. He advanced at once, and when within
reach the nearest juror eagerly grasped his
hand, and at the same time others we're extern
ded. DIR. Schnppe now appeared unnerved, and
shed tears freely as he shook the hand of each
of the Jurors.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Accepting the situation.
MANLY sENTINrrNr FROM FRIEND OF JUDGE
HOUSTON IN SUSSEX.
Correspondence OF the Commercial

MANLY sENTIMrNr FROM FRIEND OF JUDGE
HOUSTON IN SUSSEX.
Correspondence OF the Commercial
GEoRdETowN, Sept 12.
The mass meeting which assembled here, to-
day, was an entire success. Some 1900 or 1000
firm, enthusiastic Republicans were in attend
ance. and manifested deep interest, by an ear
nest, intelligent participation in the proceedings
of the day.
The Convention, for the first time within our
recollection, was fuN-every delegate present.
The proceedings, (Which you have in fulD with
few marked exceptions, were characterized by
united, harmonious action, and that thorough
good feeling essential to success.
Sussex much preferred Judge Houston, and
expressed such preference by decided vote
nf her delegates. She did 30 from a
sincere desire to furnish an opportunity for that
complete success in November we all desire
However much we may regret the loss OF such
an opportunity, we but express the feelings and
opinions Of our friends in saying that we are
more sorry than angry for the result.
We belong to that old color guard OF Liberty
and equal rights-of Original, ,smon-pure, radical
Republicans which has never expressed the
You have nominated and may elect sentiment,
and will now, as ever, give honest, earnest sup
port to the nominee.
We are all here strong for Grant-stronger fol
Wilson-and strongest for any man who is II
position to reform the Democratic Ring Rule II
Delaware. l..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The Maine Election.

ITS EFFECT UPON THE PRFsDENTIAL CONTEST
CONTINUED EBB OF TltG .tREELEY TIDE.
special telegram from Washington to the
N. Y. Times, says
Liberal Republicans here, in talking with their
friends, do not hesitate to concede that the
Maine election has virtually decided the Pres-
dental contest, while among Greeley Democrats
there are abundant signs OF repentance for ac-
cepting Greeley as their candidate. Evidence
of the ebb in the Greeley tide, which Republican
newspapers have bean for some time declaring
to be apparent, is perfectly evident here now in
the declining energy exhibited at the National
or Fentons Committee Rooms. No Liberal Of
the least prominence is giving any further per-
aonal attention to work, and the air about the
rooms ID that of an establishment selling out to
close the concern. Its chief energies for the
last ten day have been directed by the clerk in
charge to forging franks used by the Republican
Committee, and smuggling bags of Democratic
documents in the rooms OF the Grant Commit
tee. One Of the Capital employees on the Senate
side. and clerk in one of the Departments were
bribed and fully employed in this business for
more than week before the discovery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The Natural Bridge-A New Feature.

We have the following facts from gentleman
who recently visited the Natural Bridge. On
passing into the gorge below the bridge, by the
usual route, he was surprised to find the bed of
the stream Cedar Creek) dry and unsghtly.
The keeper of the hotel stated that about two
weeks before the creek suddenly disappeared
from under the bridge, and our informant on
following up the gorge found the stream pour
ing down into the earth and seeking some
unknown channel beneath. On a careful exami-
nation three leaks we're found-the largest being
through tissure, or "fault" in the limestone
bed OF the stream.
These the visitors partially stopped up in a
few minutes, sent a scauty stream on its way to
the bridge. Similar facts were revealed by a
further examination, and the conclusion is inevi-
table that the rocky subsratum of these lime
stone hills is throughly honeyoombed by the ac-
tion of water. This conclusion is further sus-
tanned by the fresh disc overy Of caves, some of
them OF considerable extent in the immediate
vicinity of the bridge. Some fine staactites
from one Of these caves wsre exhibited at the
hotel.-Stdte Journal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
THE PENINSULA.
soMERsEr COUNTY.

Jno. F. Thorington was lodged in Jail on Sat
urday, charged with the outrage of Leah Mar
shall, only 10 years Of age.
Washington Academy at Princess Anne, is un-
dergOing repairs.
The Circuit Court has dismissed petition for
mdndamus to compel the opening of the High
School at Newton TO children of the ad joining
contemplates the opening Of primary schools to
children of another county.
There is an unusual fatality among the chill
dren of Deals Island.
Join II. FontaiRe has been appointed Consta-
bic for Fairmount district
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The Maine Election.

THE LATEST RETURNs-THE FIRST REPORTS FULLY
CONFIRMED.
A new York Times special says Returns
have now been received from 352 towns, casting
a vote of 113,304, of which Perham has 64,744
and Kimball 4s56O, showing majority for Per-
ham of 16, 1874 votes.
The same towns, in 1871, gave Perham 53,OSl
and Kimball So 312, majority for Perham OF
10,772, showing net Republican gain this year
of 8, 1852,
The towns to hear from are about sixty in
number, mostly small and unimportant. They
cast, last year, 10, sol votes, and gave SO Demo
cratic majority. This year they will probably
increase their vote to IL 900, and the same ratio
Of grain for Perham will add about 500 to his
majority, 80 that it will probably reach l6, 500.
The returns upon which the above calculation is
made are mostly official, and will probably not
vary 500 votes from the official count
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

QUITE DHFERENcE.-Lieut. II. @. Cochran
Commander of the Marine Rendezvos on Third
street. on Wednesday last, enlisted for five years
service in the Marine Corps, fine, hearty look
ing Irishman, name James Cooney, who exhibit
ed an honorable discharge from II. M. 6lst Reg
iment of Foot, stationed at Halifax Nova Scotia
which was granted at his own request and
credited him with Fifteen years and 249 days OF
service" two good conduct badges, and gra-
tuty of Gl0 sterling.
Cooney first enlisted when only sixteen years
OF age, and has served in England, India, the
Mauritius, Canada, Bermuda, and Nova Scotia.
Upon being asked what was his highest rate OF
pay in the British army, he replied that he
''cleared nine pence day" us cents) during
his last year, which amounts to So 40 per month.
After the same service in the u S. Army or Ma
rine Corps, his pay would be 800 per month.
Quite difference It is notable fact that our
army and navy officers, and our soldiers and
sailors, arc the best paid in the world.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Milford.

LOCAL PoLIuCs.-The Democrats are very
much confused and cannot exactly comprehend
the exigencies Of their position. The Republi-
cans are united, determined, and are building up
a fine organization here. Grant and Wilson
clubs are being formed all through the neigh
borhoOd.
TALL CoRN.-Agil Stevenson had an exhibition
few days ago, stalk Of corn, with two ears
upon it, which was IA feet inches in height.
One ear was 0 II. in. from the ground the
other 8 #. 2in. 1t was,grown in one corner of
his yard.
MISCELLANEOUS. Democrats have named
Washington Cameron for Inspector. and John
Bickta for Assessor in Milford hundred. All
close of the year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

EQUIPPED AND READY FOR AoTIoN.--A move in
the right direction was made when it was de-
cded by several of our fire companies tO pro-
cure horses to draw their steamers.
The Delaware Company has taken the lead in
this movement. and recently purchased a pair
of handsome horses for said purpose. This
afternoon the horses were dressed up in a really
handsome set of silver-mounted harness, made
by Messrs Maroney & Marshall, No. West 9th
street COMMERCIAL Building
The horses are beauties, the harness is hand
some, and this evening it is proposed to bring
them out on the streets, attached to their engine
with a view to training them for active service
on the next alarm of fire.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

DELAWARE BIBLE SooIETY.-The annual meet
ing took place this morning in the Hanover ST.
Presbyterian Church, Hon. Willard Hall in tn
chair. The meeting was opened with prayer b
Rev. Mr.. Curtis. DR.. Sheldon, agent for New
Jersey and Delaware, was present.
The report of the Board Of Managers for the
past year was read and accepted. A long report
was presented and accepted. Pending discus
sion in reference to more efficient working of
the society, motion was made to adjourn until
8 o'clock P. NJ.
meeting will be held at the same place at IA
o'clock this evening, to be addressed by Rev. Il.
W. Todd, Rev. Mr. Conkey, and Rev. DIR. Shel.
don Friends of the Bible cause are invited to
be present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

delegate from New Castle county to the Re-
publican State Convention sends us word that
our report of the proceedings is the "fairest and
most accurate" of any that has been published
We are grAtiaed at this appreciation of our la
Lors, inasmuch as we earnestly endeavor to be
accurate in all our reports.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
The Hight np!rIt.

We present a communication in to.day's pa
per, written by distinguished member of the
Republican Party, Of Sussex county, who, while
he lsbored earnestly for the nomination of Judge
Houaton promises to give the ticket placed in
nomination, cordial support. Though not
having had hand in Mr.. Lofland's nomination,
ho intends to have hand in his election.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Republican Congressional Nomination in the
Iaf NInrNlaud DiafrIrf

The Republican Congressional Nominating
Convention Of the First Maryland district, met
at Salisbury, yesterday, and recommended Hon.
Thomas A Spence to the support of the people
of the district. The nomination is an excellent
one, and the people, independent of party,
should rally to his support.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
rhn s,rIlchbncL K1curnIon Po.rponrd

Mr.. p. T. L. Smiths excursion to MAuch
Chunk and over the SwitchbAck II. r., was post
poned on account Of the inclemency Of the wes-
tier. No day has yet been fixed for it, but due
notice will be given in the COMMERCIAL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
SECOND EDITION.
$50. II. Nj.
Washington.

CAPT. DAyENPoRTs REMAINs-No NEW APPOINT
MENTs-THE PRESIDENT.
WASHINGTON, Sept. II.
The remains OF the late Captain Davenport,
now at New York, will be brought here by the
TdlLdpoosa, for interment.
No new appointments are to be made in the
employees Internal Revenue department. And
the force will be gradually reduced in accordance
with an act OF Congress.
The President had interviews with the heads
of the department to-day Though no regular
cabinet meeting was held
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

The trial of Mrs. Laura D. Fair, for the muir
dor OF Judge Crittenden, has begun at San Fran
cisco. Considerable difficulty is experienced in
procuring jury, only one juror having been 80
cured out Of panel Of one hundred and fifty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

The Democratic Convention Of Kent county is
in session at Dover to-day, and will nominate a
county ticket. The COMMERCIAL is represented
there. and a full report will be published to-
,norrnw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Co-nnsrnrion in the ManulaeIure Of sIeam.

An interesting experiment is to be tried in
San Francisco and one which, il successful,
will lead the way to the establishment OF works
for the manufacture of steam power to be let
ont like gas or water or any other valuable
commodity There IL to be a central bollel
station and pipes radiating thereirom to sup
ply lalge district with steam for use III pro
pelling machinery. ETC.,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
Crime.

A MAN FOUND MURDERED IN HIS OWN CELLAR.
PROVIDENCE, Sept. ~.
Geore NJ. Favor was found murdered in the
cellar of his mandatory. Patrick F. Denaby is
charged with the murder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

MONDAYS AND TUEsDAYs.-The Pioneer Grant
and Wilson Club, at recent meeting, decided
to hold their stated meetings twice week here
after. The meeting will now be held on Mon
day and Tuesday evenings.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-09-12

An enraged bull recently attacked Lewis
Walter, OF Kennett Square, and afterward
turned his attention to nr. Walters son and a
co orsd man, who interfered in the anray. A
good retreat was made by the attacked party,
Aad no one was hurt.