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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
Weather Record.
REPORT OF SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Z.
Probabilities For the Middle States, clear
weather with northerly winds, veering to South
easterly tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

Hon. Thomas A. johnson, Senior Justice Of
the Supreme Court of the State Of New York died
on Thursday evening, at Corning
Moses Kmball has declined the nomination
for Mayor of Boston, offered him by the Repub-
licana on Thursday night
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

NIOTTCE-The officers and members Of the Grand
~ Division, =. of r, are hereby notified me' '
at the p. W. q b. r. X Depot, cotheh in appr0prl
ate regaia for he purpose Of visiting stanton Div
9th. Me b rs OF subordinate Divisions are cor
daily invited to go along, Fare for the round trip,
0O decT.9t D' 0'1'i 2 PI KELs.
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MarriagFs.

FORWooD-P,ERC the 9Th inst, at the Trim
ity Methodist Parsonage, Chester, by Rev. s m
uel Pancoast NJ Joseph Forwood, t0 Miss Ttrz N
Caroline Pierce, bolh OF Brandywlne Hundred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

NJ Office THE fourth Annual Meeting OF thu
~ stockholders OF The Masonic Temple Co, Of
Whining on ell, will be held in the Directors
Room Of the Maso ic Hail.. on Friday, the ~
day Of December, 1872 at O'Clock, p. M.
FOR the purpose or citing person TOR President
one person for Vice President one p rson for Treas
urer one person for Secretary, and nine Directors,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
9eaths.

sPRoUL-on December 9Th, at Hamorton, Chester
Co., Pa, Esther Sproul.
The atives and friends are respectfully invited
TO attend her fun raj from the residence OF Chakey
was, at Ham rton, on Monday, the 9th inst, to
leave the house at 10 O'Clock and proceed 70 the
wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
TAYLOR-Near Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Va, Rebecca
IL, wife of Bernard Taylor on 9th day. 12Bn
month 9th, 1879. at 80, P. NJ. o.
EDWARDS-On Saturday morning, Dec. 1th, 1879,
Kdaards in the 9 tn year OF her age.
The relatives friends OF the family are invited
60 attend the fuue Ell from the residence OF her son.
Robt MORRISON 933 Tatna str ct, on Monday next
TO meet at the house at O'CLOCK, nj. st
MEA BY in This city, en- the 9Th inst, Robert
Me alley, in the SD year his age.
The relatives and tri nds OF the family, are re-
specttuly invited to attend hi funeral from his
late residence, 5l4 West Second street, ON sunday
next the inst at r. M, without further notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
4 w. sTIDHAM g. SON.
Heal Estate Agents, AuctiOneers
No. III East Fourth Street,
WILMINGTON, DRl.

PnblIc sale.
VIII be sold at Public Sale, on Saturday Dec. l4th
at 81 O'clock at the auction rom OF L. W. Stidham
Il SON, substantial frame house, situated In the
city Oi Wilmington, on Townsend rect, near TO A
street House is is by 2s feet; ~ stories with
ack building 1O by ID Ieet depth Of ots 1u0 feet;
stable Ia Ine rear well OF excellent water and
Jump Also three adjoining lots, ID feet BY 100 feet
Property belonging To Penn Loan Association.
Terms OF Sale :-1O per cent on house and 70 per
cent. ON lots on day OF sale; balance oH or bsfore
Ilst day Of Mach next. when g0Ud and sufncient
ut Will be made Tor same.
For any intorma ion respecting property, call on
Messrs. VIM. II. Pierce, President, David Moolman,
treas or Wesley Ialley, Sec. dec.o-'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

james McElhaney has been sentenced to be
hanged on the 2lst Of January for the murder Of
his wife at Boston.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
FIRST EDITION..
goo p. M.
the DOVER MYSTERY. u 0

Light Illumining the Darkness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

GmvER and nickle-plated nut-crackers and seve-
y other kinds; sllver-plated nutpicks, In neat
cases, and an assortment of other styles.
d - o.. TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. ss5 eight Thirty -nve) Markets. below Ninth,
Phtladalnhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

cSKATES FOR MISSES, BOYS, Ladies' and Gem
- tlemen, at greatly reduced prices. skates
sharpened up; SKATE straps heel plates, Skaters
companions, pocket gmlets. Also, creepera to pre-
vent your slipping upon ice or sleetly pavements.
For saleoy upuAsANAsuAw
Philadelphla,
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philadelphia 9nrtinn dsalEs.
~ CITY BAZAAR AND TATTERSAI4L.
49S NOS. 1922, 1874, ll26 112s and 1880, Race st.
PHILADELPHIA.

AUCTION SALE OF 80 HEAD OF HORSES,
IN MONDAY, MORNING, Dec. 9th, at 10 o'clock
A collection OF new and secondhand Carriages,
expires, Wagons, single and Double Ha ness, Horse
BlanKets Lap Blankets, Halters, &C., DC.
sale OF horses, &C., on Thursday next.
dec.4-lt DUYLE q NICHOLS, Auctioneers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
ENrERTAINMENTs, THIs EVENING.
JENKINS q ATKINSON

HealY Cohans Hibsrniana, Institute Hall.
Fair at Odd Fellows Hall. Exhibition Of the
Sciopticon, each evening
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

ces OF an act which, in itself, originally, was
without any criminal or improper intention, but
which from misjudged acts, afterwards have
assumed all the appearances ofgnilt."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
PHILADELPHIA.
OUR sNT eDAr LETTER.

The Centen 'ssion-Prospects Of Sue
cefs Gov D.. : Aid Needed - The New
Academy OF ins Ar s-Trouble Growing out
Of DR. Rush's Ambiguous Request-Ths News
Of Mr.. Sreeleys Dsath-Mrs. Thayer's Benefit,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
Entertainments.

The combined fortune of Mr.. Greeley's daugh-
ters is stated at $4,000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07
Asw Aaperttsgtaeu1s

Nov IS THE TINE TO buy Goa, as 1t has not
~ been lower for years. Reliance MI Carmel
and Lehgn are the faVorite kinds All sizes kept
under cover, and carefully screened.
GEO w. BUSH. French-St. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-07

II p. CRuBR.
He BOUTS AND SHOES, 30T Market street.
Your patronage solicited. Je23-ly
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TIE ENTERPRISE.
Swectwater. Thursday, Jan. Il.lS72.
Dog Eat Dog.

The most disgusting and amusing
muddle has been going ON in New Or
leans for the past week that has charac-
terized any of the lately rebelious State
Governments or any Of its departments.
1t is really hard to tell what the real dill
ference between the friends Of War
mouth and his enemies. As has gener-
ally been the case in such difficulties the
spOils are the bone of contention. Some
effort was made on the Attn inst, to or
ganize the Legislature, but without ef-
feet. How the middle will terminate
is hard to imagine at this time.
There is one thing very evident, and
that is the people will have to asset
their might and power in hurting pub
lie plunderels from position, and place in
their stead honest men, who will wolk
for the advancement of their interest,
Corruption has established itself in all
the offices of the general government in
Guiding the President and in many OF
the offices of the State Governments. The
evil can be remedied il the people will
only do their duty, and should cease
talking and caveling any longer when
they can put a stop to these evils. Let
corruption be put down.
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Col, ]. n. Rhea.

We are sorry to learn Of the untimely
death OF Col. Rhea,of Montgomery, Ala,
which occu rred ON the lat inst. lie was
u native OF East Tennessee. Entered the
service Of the Confederate States army
in 1861 rs Lieut., and was badly wound
ed at tho battle Of Shiloah, in which his
Regt. the 10Th Tennessee took an active
part.
He was afterwards made Major of the
Goth Tenn. Regt., and from that position
wal promoted to Lieut.. Colonel.
We knew the deceased intimately dur
ing the late unfortunate war, and can
speak with personal knowledge Of the
fact that he was 8 gallant and brave SOL
der and possessed agenerous heart and
disposition. II Isl lAmentable occurrence
that he should be called from things
earthly to pay that last and great debt
we all have to pay sooner or later. We
sympathize with his family and friends
. left behind.
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dence oil public men, preparations for
political movements, the arrangements
for meetings of the people to oppose
Government, and in fact everything con-
corning the personal and public acts Of a
free society, viii lie at the mercy and
under the cognizsnce of a Government
not over scruPulous in the application
of its knowledge to its own ends.
1t w.s olIol5 enough during the war
and after its cessation to have political
spies DIGGING the steps of conspicuous
citizens, but it is a thousand times worse
and a thousand times more ~disgaceful
for a Government to undertake the bust
ness Of espionage in such a Wholesale
and violent manner. The same thing
was attempted some short time back in
England, but the officer having control
OF the telegraph will be dismissed from
his place for his subseryiency to the
Government usurpation. One Of the
greatest enormities following such con
troll will be the muzzling OF the press.
Government officials, to show their zeal,
will stop whatever telegraph dispatch
which they may find directed to u pub
lie journal, and which they may think
proper to construe as d~isloyal or hostile
10 the interests and views OF the Wash
ington dcspotism.
TO the incipient steps of this outrage,
we invoke the attention of all business
men; Of all men who have need OF the
telegraph for their Legitimate private
benefit; of all men in authority in The
several States, and of conductors of
newspapers, 40 matter whether they are
Democratic or Republican. If this grand
scheme Of v~i!lainy and outrage is allow,
ed, what may be looked for next? There
will scarcely be another link wanted to
the chain that will rivet this great nation
to the footstool of u despot.
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Chancery Court at jacksonville.

R. W. Hudson, Guardian OF Sarah Cnrolin Press
Icy VS.. Samuel henderson, John Henderson
and others. Original Bill,
Complainant charges in his Bill, which is
sworn TO, that Defendants John Henderson, +.
NJ. Johnston, Benz min Il. Sands and wife,
ROta ma Sands ana William Landrum, are nom
residents OF the State Of Tennessee. 1t is there
lore oraered that publication be made Tor four
consecutive weeks IN tie Sweetwdter ENTER
PRISE" n newspaper published in the town Of
Sweetwater, Monroe county ,Tenn. %,noiIl ing said
nonresident defendants to appear at the next
term Of the Chaucery Court 10 lie Leld at the
court house in Madisouville, Tennessee, and
make of Use 10 con pain tnt's sid bill, or
the Sane will lie taken tor CONTESTED and the
case s ct Tor hearing erpdrte as to them. A true
copy Of the order.
Attest. S. p. HALE, C.& VI.
7. l.. II. McCrosky, Soils. fUr COmlt.
ian. At.
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One More Advance to DespOtISm.

Under this heading P~omeroy's Demo-
crat, says: The proposition to give to the
Federal Government complete control
over the Geographic wires OF the United
States is o bold movement.
tits a suggestion Of the dominant party,
and as such must be viewed simply as Il
party stratagem. 1t was very sagacious-
ly observed by Ben. Butler, when he
wanted to give an excuse for relinquish-
ing his seat in Congress, to become a
candidate for Governor OF Massachu-
setts, that the present Congress would
be nothing but a President-making
Congress, and as he wished to take no
hand in such business, he could very
easily be spared from that body, and bet
ter able to serve the State of Massachu-
sets as its Governor. Unseltish Ben !
The word OF o man like Butler is of
vast service and a significance at times,
and for him to denouncs the Congress
composed of a majority OF his own par
ty, as a mere President factory, is Of vi
tai Importance in examining into its
measures and movement.
One year hence General Grant will be
the Republican candinate for the Chief
Magistracy. To obtain q triumphant
issue to such O nomination, he personal
ly has bent every faculty and power in
cident to his first term of Office.
He has broken the Constitution; he
has forced Congress against the popular
will and law to pass a bill making him
entire independent Of the courts of JUS
tice, and, in fact, supreme ruler.
He has filed the public offices with
disreputable and totally INSCRIPTIONS
men, in order that at the proper time he
may be able to command their united
action in his behalf; and now he permits
his partisans in Congress to propose a
measure, which for the amount Of its
usurpation, surpasses even the Ku-Klux
bill which gave him direct power over
the fate of the inhabitants of the
Southern States, and indirectly of other
sections of the country.
The present measure proposes to turn
over to the control of the administration
Of General Grant, the immensely impor-
tant management OF all the telegraph
routes in the United States.
Was ever SO bold and defiant n usur-
patton proposed in c country supporting
to be free? If the Republicans succeed
in their project, then the people can no
longer boast of being sovereign, for every
act Of their private and social lives, all
the strictly confidential relations exist
ing in commercial life, the measures Of
Governors of States upon matters rela-
ting TO the interteritorial conduct OF
their States, tho telegraph correspon-
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The New York Herald closes an edi-
torial review in the history of the Demo
cratic party in these words:
"But still from Its sweeping defeat of
1910, from its narrow escape of 1914,
from its defeat of 1913, and it's overwhel-
ming success Of 1862; from its narrow
escape i'll 1856 and its apparent fatal
disruption, decentralization and disper-
son in 1860; from its heavy defeats Of
1864 and 1868, and all its disasters Of
1871, including the terrible overthrow Of
the mighty power of Tammany and the
loss of New York, The Democratic party
still survives and j. aull a power in the
land. Many Of It's strong-Aolds in the
time of JacksOn-such AS Berks county,
Pa.-are its strongholds still. If it has
lost some States it has gained others,
and, upon the whole, it needs only Il
bold and united advance to the ir0utline
of the living issues Of the day to make II
splendid fight in 1872. 1t is true that
some seven hundred thousand colorud
voters, nearly MI Republicans, have late
ly been added to the voting elements Of
the country, but it Is also true that this
colored vote is nearly neutralized by the
Democratic gains in the Southern white
vote"
Only n minority Of fourteen thousand
in a voting population Of over two and IL
half millions; and OF this number there
are five hundred thousand white voters
i'll the Democratic party than in the Re
publican party. This fourteen thousand
will be more than regained in New York
alone, where the last election was no
political test at all.
Yet many Of our Democratic contem-
poraries are urging n passive policy, and
demand a liberal Republican fer our
standard bearer. What folly! Do they
comprehend the strength of Democracy?
Were Democracy weak it were better to
make battle under the banner Of princi-
pie and constitutional liberty and be de-
feated than succeed under false cClors.
Let us have u noble fight with defeat.
rather than an ignoble fight with vic
tory.
But Democracy is not weak! It is
strong, powerful, aye, irresistible if true
to itselfan tbe great principles on which
the party is founded. Let our standard
bearers be Democrats, not of the vascil,
lating, weak-kneed school, but men oil
well defined political opinions-true ex,
ponents of the great Democratice party
Let Democracy cease fighting itself and
be united, and direct its whole energy
against the foe, and it will not only make
Il splendid fight, but q successful one
The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1872-01-11
Would You.

Would you keep your rosy complex
on, wear thick-soiol shoes.
Would you enjoy quiet content, do
away with airs and pretense.
Would you have Others respect your
opinions, respect and never disown them
yourself.
Would you marry and be happy, to
an ounce of love add at least a grain of
good sense and judgment, in choosing
a companion.
Would you have good health, go out
in the sunshine. Sickness is worse than
lreckles.
Would you respect yourself, keep
your heart and body clean.
Would you retain the love Of a friend,
do not be selfshly exacting.
Would you gain the confidence of bu-
sincss men, do not try to support the
style OF your employer, OF a small sala-
ry.
Would you never dread to look any
one in the face, pay your debts.
Would you never be told a lie, do not
ask personal questions.
Would you sleep well and have a good
appetite, attend to your own business.
Would you command the respect of
men, never permit yourself to indulge
in vulgar jokes orconversation.
Would You save yourself annoyance,
do not stir up a dirty lot OF scandal.
Would you deserve the name OF lady.
never, either to men Or women, descend
to obscenity or low illusions. To your
face they may laugh at your wit, but to
others they will speak disrespectfully of
you.
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Gov. Yarmouth.

This official has been arrested in New
Orleans charged with Ku-Kluxing upon
a warrant issued by a United State COM
missioner. Thus the machinery runs.
The administration of Grant puts him
in position by force OF bayonots, and
when he runs the concern o little "fore-
most" then they have him arrested on
no doubt u previous charge. 1t is no
matter for him, Dog Tray got an awful
whipping for being in bad company. All
is right we suppose. Hit him another
lick Josh.
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Chancery Court at jacksonville.

Matilda L. Henry, VS.. VIM. Henry. Petition
Tor Divorce.
Complainant charges in her petition, which is
sworn to, that the residence OF DIT. Vim. II.
Henry is unknown to her. 1t is there ,ore or
dered that said defendant, VIM. II. Henry, ap-
pear at the next term OF the Chancery Court to
be held at the courthouse in MtdisonvIlle,
Tenn, on the first Monday of March next, ana
make defence tn tue several charges and aliega-
ii lis in complainant's petition, or the same will
be taken tor confessed aud the case set lOr her,
ing erpdrte-anl that this order be published
for ioUr consecutive weeks in the Sweetwater
'Enterpri-e {" rs notice to said defendant. "A
true copy OF the order.
Attest. S. P. HALE, G.. s NJ.
BRENT Y Richmond, Soils. ior Complt.
Jan. J | At.
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An act to confer certain powers IN the
Judge or Chairman OF the County
Courts in cases where the Clerk OF said
Couhty Courts are Incompetent to do
aud perfnrm said acts ,r things.
Section |. b. it enacted by the Geuer-
al Assembly of the Stale Of Tennessee,
That in future in all cases arising where
the Clerk OF ary Couuty Court in thi,
State is incompetent because ut ]iurercs,
ar relationship, in his uficia capacity to
do ar perform any official act required to
be done by law by said County Court Clerk,
tina; it shall be L. wful, aud Is hereby made
the duty OF the Judge 1T Chairman of the
Comfy Court as the case may be, Of the
county to do aud perform said act, Provi
died., however, that when the clerk is in.
competent to take and state any accuur,rhe
same shall he taken and stated by q spec
cial Commissioner, to be appointed by tie
court a. now provided by law.
Sec 2. BE it further enacted, That this
act shall take effect from and after its
passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed November %, 1871.
JAMES d. RICHARDSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JoHN &. Vaughn,
Speaker If the Senate.
Received at Executive office b c. 2,
1871, and approved December 2.lS7l.
JoHN c BRowN, Governor.
| certify that the above Is Il true copy
of an act Of the original now on file in my
Office. 7. II. EUrLgR,
Secretary Of State.
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An Act to amend the assessment laws o
this State So as to make them c,HfOrm
to the New Constitution.
Section | BE it enacted by the Gener
al Assembly Of the State Of Tennessee,
That s]ertI"n 557 Of the Code he ST. rme :
ded that %"January" be stricken out am
"\prip" inserted III the third Ilue Of said
section
Sec. ,. Be it further enacted, That se,-
ton 56l Of the Code be 80 amended th"t
'January" he stricken out ait capri
inserted in the first i'm, of said section.
See. 3. lie it further e. acted, Fiat sec
ton $40 Of the Code be 81 amenred thar
"February" be stricken out and "May'
inserted in the second line ot said section.
Sec 4, BE it further enacted, That sec
ton $50 Of thu Code be 50 amended thai
"MarcL" be stricken out aud JUNE" III.
serted in the second line Ut SAID section
and that section five Of an act approve
February !, 1911, amending said sectluu
jSU Of the code be 50 amen"ed that ZAP
ril" be stricken out and "July" inserted
ia the sixth line of said s~ec'iln.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That
section 5S3 of the Code be so anne Ided
that "February" be stricken OF aud
"May" inserted in the fourth line oI said
section.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That sec
ton $50 of the Code be So amended tina
"March" be stricken cut and - ine" in.
,,ntol - 81, ,,.,,l E,,n - ,a;I .o.ti,n
See. 8. lie it further enacted, Thai Sec
ton $50 of the Code be 50 amentel that
"May" be stricken out and "Seplember"
inserted in the last line of sald section.
Sec. 8. BE it further enacted, That Sec
ton $50 Of the Code be 50 amended that
SHAY" be stricken out and "September"
inserted in the fifth line of said section.
Sec. 10. BE it further enacted, That
section 800 of the Code be So amended
that "July" he stricken out and "OctO-
Der" be inserted i'll the fourth line OF said
section.
Sec. IL. Be it further enacted, That
this act take effect from and after its pas
sage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed December II, 1871.
JAMES d. RICHARDSON,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
JOHN 9 VAUGHN,
Speaker of the Senate.
Received at Executive office December
IA, 1871, and approved December IA,
1871. JOHN e. Brown, Governor.
| certify that the above is. IL true C 'py OF
the original, now on file in my Office.
7. Ii. BUTLER,
Secretary ot State.
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Al act to regulate the compensation of
Revenue Collector and to amend Sec
ton 4565-7 If the Code which fixes
fees of Revenue Collectors.
ection !. BE it enacted by the Gener-
al Assembly Of the State OF Tennessee,
That no Collector of Revenue for State,
county or municipal purposes shall be en-
titled to have or receive commission or
fees upon an amount of revenue not
actually collected and paid over to the
proper authority to receive the same.
Passed December IA, 1871.
JAMES D. RICHARDSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN G. VAUGHN,
Speaker of the Senate.
Received at Executive Office December
lG, 1871, and approved December IT,,
1871. JOHN G.. BRowN, Governor.
certify that the above is a true copy
Of the original now on file III my Office.
I. II. BUiLER,
Secretary Ut State.
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An Act to extend the powers of Sherifs

An Act to extend the powers of Sheriff.
in the execution Of criminal process.
Section |. BE it enacted by the Gener
al Assembly Of the State of Tennessee,
That hereafter when the Sheriff or Deputy
Sheriff Constable, Coroner or any other
officer of any county in this State, sIull
have in his hands a warrant or capias for
the arrest U any person charged with tue
commission of a crime, it shall be lawful
Tor the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Constable,
Coroner or any other officer, tc execute
such process, aud arrest the person so
charged, in any county in this State.
Passed November Il, 1871.
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JAMES d. RIcH Rp>oN,
Speaker oftLe uouseo Representatives
JoHNG Z, VAUGmN,
Speaker 1T the Senate.
Received at Executive rlice December
>, 1871, aud approved December 5 1871.
JouN &. BRowS, Governor.
certify that the above Is IA true CODY
oi the original now On Iie m my office.
4. II BurLER,
Secretary OF State.