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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
DOMESTIC NEWS.
NEIoHnoRINe COUNTIES.

There we're three incendiary fires in Reading
on Friday. What possesses the Reading people
The Downingtown Presbyterian church has
extended call 10 Rev Francis j. Collier, OF
Philadelphia.
Hay is selling in Chester county, at S45 and
$4S per ton-higher than IL has ever been
known to sell before.
As was supposed at the time, John Simpson,
who mysteriously disappeared from Harrisburg,
week before last, was not murdered, but has
been seen since in Elmira, N. Y.
-Of the 800 emigrants who went West from
Chester and Lancaster counties, few weeks
ago. all have returned but "a. MIR, Greeley has
evidently made but few converts, here.
"A county convention to consider the best
means to advance the temperance cause will be
held at Penningtonville on Friday next. Dele
gates will be present from all the religious and
temperance organizations in Chester county.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

ELFcrIoN OF SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFIoERs.-The
regular annual election for officers of the Union
M Il Sunday schools was held yesterday, and
the following persons were elected:
Morning School Superintendent VIM. ID.
Pickslr; Assistant Elizabeth Hallowell; Secre-
tary, Eugene 0cheltree; Librarian, E. Max
well; Periodical Agent, Charles Jamison; Su-
perintendent Infant School, Mary Jane Lowe
Afternoon School superintendent, VIM. D..
Pickes; Assistant, Sarah A Pearson; Secretary,
Henry Fothergilli Librarian, Edwin Goodwin;
Treasurer, Elizabeth Hallowell; Superintendent
Infant School, Sarah Pckels; Assistants, Laura
Postles, Mary J Lowe.
Book Committee.--s. Hersey, H. Fothergi,
r. H. Mcdaniel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

Parties from north recently shot an eight hum
dred pound alligator, measuring eighteen feet in
length, on the st. Johns river, Florida.
The export cotton trade of New Orleans never
falls short of 100, ,0000 900 year and exceeds the
imports fve-fold. 0ne-half of the cotton crop of
the South goes to market through New Orleans
About week ago, the miners in the Lake Su-
perior copper region, 1900 in number, struck for
higher wages The strike has increased in
strength, and involved the Calumet and Hecla
mines, and disturbances appear to have arisen
from it. Two companies Of infantry have been
sent for. by Governor Baldwin, to keep the
peace,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
WIcomico Conn y.

FmE4-The past wsek has been prolific OF
nres. No less than three are reported. Two
were of little moment, but one at Barren Greek
Springs spread over nearly 1900 acres Of wood
land.
FAIR DAY.-Monday next is the annual fair
day at Salisbury. These fairs are usually well
attended, and no little merriment is derived
from them.
CATTLE SHIPMENT.-W Rowlley, Of Sandy
Hill, shipped 116 head of cattle to New Castle,
last Wednesday.
APPOINTMENT WIN. Langrell, Of WicomicO.
has been appointed to the command Of one Uf
the vessels of the Oyster Navy, vice Mr.. Leon
ard removed.
CHANGE OF HouR Beginning on the 18th,
the train on the W P, r. II. will leave Sails
bury. Eastward, at 3;15 P. M.-25 minutes ear
lier than formerly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

The conductor Of freight train on Mary
land railroad was curious enough to examine y
box OF elegant workmanship, and found plump
and healthy baby nailed up in it, The young
ster will be named after him.
Father McMahon, the Catholic priest who
accompanied the first Fenian raid into Canada,
and was captured and confined for two years in
a Canadian prison, died in Indiana a few days
ago.
A little boy, upon beirg asked by his Sunday
school teacher what good thing what great
pleasure he was willing to sacrifice during the
I,enten season, said he thought he would 'give
up going to Sunday school"
Two young men hunting on the St. Sebastian
river, near St. Augustine, Fla the other day,
proposed to sit down upon certain log to rest
but clanged their mind when they found it to
be lively young alligator.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
ArhI,rn,Inn 70 be .nxnh.

Oar kilograms from Washington elsewhere
state that the Administration has decided at a
special meeting of the Cabinet, to propose to Eng
land the suspension of the present Washington
Treaty, and the negotiation of new one, IN
which the Indirect Claims" should be disposed
Of distinctly separate from the questions which
the Commission is to pass upon.
This il method Of procedure which seems to
| o emineutly wise and entirely just
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Philadelphia's Roy dies.
A BRUTAL ATTACK on rEAoEABLn CITIZENS.

BRUTAL ATTACK on PEAoEABLE CITIZENS.
Yesterday afternoon a gang of rowdies at.
tackled number of peaceable Germans at
Smiths Island, opposite the city. Three special
officers interfered, and securing three men took
them on board the boat to bring them across to
the city. They were followed by the gang of
roughs and fearful fight took place on board,
in which several men were badly injured. The
officers were severely hurt. On reaching the
city other officers came to their assistance, and
running fight took place through the streets
gang were captured. One Of the officers had his
head cut and ribs broken. Another was terribly
beaten.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
CrImes and OnsuaIties.

Peter g. Ray, wealthy resident of Pittstown,
N Y, was murdered near his dwelling last Fri
day night The murderer is unknown.
John M. Loring was drowned at Bath, Me-,
on Saturday by the up setting of a boat.
At Louisville. two Bmal boys, named David
Haupt and Alex ander Aulle, were drowned on
Friday evening, while bathing in pond.
Daniel Mcdonald murdered a friend namC d
Conner, at Astor Pond, N. s., few days ago.
Mcdonald had previously threatened his oW n
family. compelling them to fly from the house,
and he appears to have been In a state Of fren-
zy at the time of the murder. He is under an
raat
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
CrIsneid.

DRowNED.-Geo. A. Satohel, colored man,
was seized with fit whilst longing for oysters,
near Pongotague, one day last week, and fall
ing overheard was drowned.
CAMP MEETNG.-The camp meeting Of Girls
field Station will begin on Thursday, August 9th
and close the following Thursday night.
A TRUANT VIRGINIAN.-A truant Virginian, 16
years of age, has been the object OF a search by
his maternal ancestor for several days. He ran
away from school and is leading rowing life
upon the high seas, greatly to the modification
OF his parents He had not been found at last
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Report ef die Ann, CommItteo,

In the United States Senate, on Saturday. an
unusual interest attached to the session, as the
majority and minority reports of the Committee
OF the investigation Of sales of arms to the
French were submitted and read. The majority
entirely exculpate our Government and its offis
cials from any wrongful action, while the minor
ity Senator Stevenson) holds that the order Of
the War Department to sell no arms to belligsr-
ents was not faithfully executed. and that there.
fore our obligations as q neutral were violated
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

DANGEROUS AMusEMEN TIT is state that
German named Jacob Fullmer, who resides on
9th street, above Monroe, is in the habit of in
his second-story window into the street.
gentleman passing along the street. yesterday,
came very near being shot by this man. He
seems to have taken special delight in this sort
of work, yesterday, as, for time. he fired the
rifle as fast as he could load ii. 1t is also re-
ported that Fullmer is not altogether compos
meatis. Az a policeman cannot enter the house
and arrest such person without warrant, and
a warrent can only be made ont on the
complaint of a citizen, it is certainly about time
for some citizen to make a complaint of this
dangerous amusement of Fullmers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Base Bali Notes.

The Athletics Of Philadelphia played game,
on Saturday, with the Princeton College nine.
The game was won by the Athletics, the score
being 50 for the Athletics and for the Prince
ton club
game OF base ball between the Haymskers,
of Troy, and the Baltimore Club, in that city, on
Saturday, resulted in the defeat Of the Hayma-
kers by a score Of TO /.
The Red Stockings, of Boston, beat the Mu-
tuals, Of New York, on Saturday, by score Of
to2.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
sEnoNp DESPATCH.
Rutiny on shlpbos rd.

ESCAPE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF THE MUTINEERs.
LEwEs, May 19.
The ship Jason, from Philadelphia to Antwerp,
has been detained here since the 9Th by the in
subordination of her crew. Yesterday, the mu-
tineers were stolen from the ship by parties
from the tug Mary Le,ois and landed, and have
disappeared in the pines.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Morton and Wilson.

TFIUH tHs FHIIaUeIpHIa FItssI
Senator Morton has not blinded the President
by fatterng him with false hopes. He is one of
the few who have dared to tell him the truth
And 60 Of brave, unsel6sh Henry Wilson, the
knight of our modern politics, one OF the purest
and best OF our present leaders, who for two
years past has labored, in season and out OF
season, to make peace with Grant and Sumner.
Wilson wants to be Vice President, and General
Grant could ask no better guarantee of devotion
to himself than the fact that Henry Wilson was
risking even separation from Charles Sumner to
etand oy him
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

A gentle sohoolma'am in Minneapolis fogged
a boy an hour and quarter, using up several
ferules and finally resOrting to stick of wood.
She settled the case by paying $40 and costs.
Over 200, 900, 900 feet of logs were cut on the
Upper Mississippi and tributaries last winter,
but unless heavy rains al soon had, not more
than 30 900 900, feet will be brought to market
An English built yacht of seventy. two tons
has been presentde to the Episcopal bishop Of
Newfoundland, to take the place Of the church
ship which was wrecked on the west coast OF
Newfoundland in Au gust last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, May 10.
Cotton firm. 23sl@244 Flour less active
superfine 5000 so; +; extras Sc 756D7 so extra
family, 5000. Rye flour firm $575. Wheat
steady demand Penna Western Red 90. 1870
fair demand; yellew 79c mixed western 72@
73c. Oats unchanged white SIC mixed $40
54c. Whiskey frrs, 8S15@9Oc.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13th.-Beeves dull ; extra
Penna and Western steers, ~ to Sc. fair, 6l5
to 7 ; common, to 515c. sheep unchanged, 5
to 8 ; hogs dull at $66D7O0.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
The PilIOry and Post.
TIE sEMr-ANNuA1 EXHIBITION.

The whipping post and pillory exhibitions
took place at New Castle, on Saturday. The
following are the names of the prisoners. their
offences, and sentences ordered by the Court,
during the past week.
william Sewall larceny. Twenty lashes.
Redman Thompson larceny. Twenty lashes.
George Smith, larceny. Twenty lashss.
Thomas Goldsborough, and Peter Goldsbo-
rough, both for breaking into house with in
tent to commit larceny. Each one hour in the
pillory, and twenty lashes.
Joshua Trusty, larceny. Twenty lashes.
William Pickering, larceny. Twenty lashes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

There was false alarm of FIRE sounded on
Saturday evening.
Call at Alrichs 7O7 Market b., and try glass
of Sarsaparilla Nectar. 1t delicious and only
costs cents per glass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
CrOps in Virginia.

In the Shenandoah Valley the wheat, oats,
and rye crops give splendid promise. 1t is
remarkable how, notwithstanding the severe
winter, the wheat has rallied from its freezing
and the dry weather, and is coming out. 1t is
the general impression that wheat never looked
better at this season. The early fruit crops also
give promise of an abundant yield, but it is
not to late for frost
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
FIRST EDITION.
2:3O II. Nj.
OUR ENGLISH TREATY.
ARBITRATION NOT GIVEN UP.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NEW TREATY.

THE TREATY SUSPENDED AND NEW ONE TO BE
NEaoTIATED-TTs PROVISION ABOUT CONSEQUENT
TIAL DAMAGES.
WAsHIHGToN, May Is.
A special Cabinet session was held Satur-
day evening, on the Washington treaty. 1t is un-
derstood that the action of the Geneva Confer
encce will be suspended and a new treaty me-
gotiated including the point that for all future
time neither country shall be liable for conse-
quential DANCES arising ont of any acts done by
one, as neutral, when the other is a belliger-
ent power:
SECOND DESPATCH.
The meeting, on Saturday night, was between
the President and about a dozen Republican
Senators, and not with the Cabinet, as reported
The President will probably send to the SEN
ate, to-day, or tomorrow, confidential COM
muncation, and the correspondence with the
British government, regarding consequential
damages. It will include the latest kilograms
and show that propositions have been made to
accommodate the difference.
The correspondence will not be published
unless the Senate removes the injunction of
BecreBy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

or the Democratic papers in Maryland. it
seems that two hoist the Cincinnati flag, and co.
unqualiGedly for Greeley and Brown, and a
third emphatioally endorses them. Eight others
indicate that il the Baltimore Convention de-
mands il of them, they can swallow Greeley, and
the remainder are generally non-committal. two
or three insisting that "stragLt out party m
dlla'es shall be nominated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

NARROWLY EsoAPED DRowrNG Miss Clara
Winthrop, young lady who resides at No. $40
Orange street, made a narrow escape from
drowning, while at May party, up the Brandy
wine, on Saturday. The party were in the
woods, just above the third dam, and number
Of the participants were boating on the creek
The boat was brought to the bank by two boys,
and just as the young lady steppedin, the boys
jumped out, by which the boat was tilted over,
I lwing her into the water. She was sinking
for the second time. VIII m she was discovered
by young gentleman. named Melvine Mitchell,
who was standing on the bank near by. He inn
mediately sprang into the water and succeeded
in -aving her from an untimely death. The young
lady seems no worse for the bath this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Rovi.Ion of Insurnnce Rnten.

The fire underwriters Of New York have agreed
to return to the rates of insurance of 1869, with
only five per cent. commission to agents or bro
kers. They have appointed committee to con-
fer with the fire insurance companies as to the
date of putting the order into effect.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Political

SENATOR MORTON EXPLAINS HIS PosITIoN-HE Is
NOT CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, BUT Is FOR
GENERAL GRANT FIRST AND LAST.
The following telegraphlc. correspondence ex-
plains itself;
CNoINNATI May 10.
Hon. o. p. Morton:
Is there any foundation for the report about
you, ,telegraphed lasr night
RICHARD SMITH.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Greeley or { rant.

CANDID AyowAL OF DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN.
WASHINGTON, May 10.
Mr.. Voorhees,, in the House of Representatives,
expressed himself as hostile to Mr.. Greeley
preferring Grant for President, as between the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

A little girl at Davenport, nine years of age,
will without moments hesitation. spell back
wards any word OF whatever length, given to
her in English, more rapidly than the majority
of children of her age would spell it forwards,
and inyaiably correct.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
PRICE TWO CENTS.
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
Cassie REM Concert.

A grand operate concert by the Cassie Renz
Company will take place at the Opera House on
Thursday evening next. The formal announce
ment will be made tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Pnat RniIwnx rIms

On the New York Central Railroad, last Fri.
dav, James Wood ran a special train from Ro-
chester to Syracuse, distance Of 81 miles, in
80 minutes; This, for the distance, is the fast
est time on record-at least so it is claimed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL sEAvrcE.
WAsHINGToN, May 13.
Probabilities: Rising barometer, with North
erly to Westerly winds and generally clear and
pleasant weather over the Middle States.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Political Intelligence.

The Wilmington, IN. O. Journal thinks that
il any important part of the colored vote is
counted upon in support of the Liberal ticket,
the expectation will be disappointed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

BASE BALL "A match game of base ball was
played on Saturday, between the Lightfoot and
Pacific Clubs, juveniles. The game resulted in
favor of the Lightfoots by score Of 23 to 10.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Congress-.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May IS.
bill was passed increasing, by twenty per
cent, the pensions of soldiers and sailors who
have lost both eyes, both hands, or are otherwise
totally disabled
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

Richard Smith. Esq care Gazette Cincinnati
shal not be candidate for President under
any circumstances. | am not for changing front.
| am for General Grant first and last, and believe
he will be nominated in Philadelphia and re-elect-
ed in November, and that no combination can be
made by which he will he defeated. Any attempt
by anybody to use my name in scheme for his
defeat utterly condemn and repudiate have
been for his reelection ever since his admins
tration had fair trial, and my faith in his Huc-
ces cannot be shaken by any arrangement that
can be made between the members of the Gin
cinnaG Convention and the Democratic party
o z, MORTON.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
Personal Intelligence.
The Pope plays oroquet.

The Pope plays oroquet.
Charlotte Cushman is Sc.
Edwin Forest was we'll enough to promenade
on Chestnut St., Phil adelphia, on Saturday.
Hon. Joseph r. Chandler, the eminent Phils-
delphia philanthropist proposes to go to Eu-
rope i'll few weeks
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.
IMPORTANT TO BUYERS OF
WATCHES.

desire to call the attention OF my GUS q
toners and the general public to the follow ~
ing: NAIL
For the past twelve years have been sel-f&z&
ling the watches of Hi Mathy Peytieu, of Switzer-
land believe to the satisfaction of all who have
purchased them. The firm in New York, which
formerly imported these watches, and from whom
my purchases were made, having retired from busi-
ness have, through their cooperation and assist
ance, and the influence Of friends in Europe, been
enabled to make arrangements with MIR. Peytieu to
have them shipped to me direct, upon the same
terms as those granted to the late New York House.
Thus importing direct from the manufacturer in
Europe, am able to offer these watches actually at
about % PER CENT. LESS THAN HERETOFORE
have already received the first invoice from the
Custom House, and hatter myself that can sell
FINE GOLD WATCHES
at lower figures than prevail in New York or Phila
delphia. We have now the finest assortment of Gold
Watches in the State for Ladies' and Gentlemen's
use consisting OF ChrOnOmeters, Stem Winders, en-
praved enameled and set with diamonds, aud plain
gold cases. etc. Those who contemplate purchasing
are invited to call and examine them.
CT RUDOLPH,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN FINE WATCHES,
2s1 Market St., Wilmington, Del.
EF-A large assortment of JewelTy, Cutlery,
verware, and Fancy Goods constantly on hand.
ie2,ly,w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
rhe NInrrInnd Dsmocrncy.

No prospect of rain riring barometer and
clear weather are predicted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

NN NoINALL'S BED BUG BANE.
McInas Roach and Rat Paste
Franks roa''h and rat p ste.
GlnntworGh's roach pa ,te.
Glentworths inset powder.
Lyons insect pow er.
Eue stone.
Chloride Lime.
Carbnlic acid.
Yellow Dchre.
CarbOlic earth.
Snphate Zinc.
Corrosive kublimate.
Ana all articles adapted to house cleaning.
EDWARD MCINAL.L, JR.,
Apethecary,
Second and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

A mutiny on ship-board is reported from
Lewes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
ADDE'S! LADIEs :. LApIE |!

Il AIDES! LADIES LADIE.!
nAIRBRAIDs, sW TCHES, made from Sl
real HAIR W rked in the the best name FhA
very full and thtc S-aA
one yard long, weight ~ OZ.... ........... sliOO
Thirty inches long weight 5 OF. ............. $50
Front Braids, very thick, without hOlles... 800
Side Cutls Natural .................... ! 90
Side Uurs, longer, Natural al......,....... 200
Side Curs very long, Natural. ............. 500
krizstt s, Puffs and ROLES ................. %
Guarantee for real natural hair
All orders finished witnia twelve hours.
COmbings and old Hair and HaIwork made up In
every style. -
LOUIS BAIZER, HAIR u DRESSER,
1929 CatsTNUT STREET, 1870
my9-ly Philadelphia,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
CINcINN ATT, May 10.

OINUINN AIIi Mhy IU
To Hon. o. p. MOrtoni
That you favor a change of front, and are yeur-
self candidate RICHARD SMITH.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13
sJpots aud Shoes.

I0TIGF.-The old boot and shoe stand .~sRlw
~ recently occupied by Nicholson h Foulk %3lA
will hereafter be conducted by L. II. Foulk. ktiy
all work and orders will receive his individ- ~<S
uAl attention Your patronage is solicited.
L Il. F0ULK,
10s Seo0fsa Stsesf,
WILMINGTON. DEL. April l, 1870. spqt'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-05-13

F1zRuFIEI'NlIV7 V7E' 1'H'1V Ut
Richard Smith, care Gazette Cincinnati;
Do not know what the report is. If it is any
thing extraordinary or dreadful it Is false. What
Is it? o. p. MORTON.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-27
THE INDIANA DIVISION,

now being built will very largely increase the business
Of the entire line, it will traverse both Btuminous
and Block Coal Fields TO which the main and branch
tracks of the Chicago Danvile and yincennes Railroad
will have very ready and economical access.
This division will be finished during the present sea-
son. the necessary iron and other material having been
bought AND PAID FOR. Tile ComPanys
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-27
BY AUCTION.
Tuesday, Oct. l, at Ii o'clo ok A. M,

VIII be sold by Public Auction. on the premises to
the highest bidder, without reserve, on
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VIM. $. BARTON,
COMMONWEALTH OF MAssAOHU

~ SETS. WORCESTER, SIS. Probate Court-To all
Persons interested in the Estate Of LEWIS SEAGRAVE,
late OF Uxbrdge. in said county, deceased, intcstate
Upon the petition Of Elizabeth B. Seagfave, you are
hereby cited to appear at Probate Court TO behed at
Worcester, in said County, on the first Tuesday OF
October next at nine O'Clock in the forenoon to show
cause why dover u the lands Of said deceased, should
not be assigned to his widow, the said Elizabeth b. Sea-
grave and also YIy estate Of homestead in the lands
and buildings Of which said Lewis died seized, should
not be assigned TO his said widow,
And the said Elizabeth b. is ordered to this citation
by publishing the week, three weeks sue
cessvey, IN the Worcester Daily Spy, a newspaper
printed at Worcester the last publication to be one day
at least before said Court, and to send to be
sent written or printed copy of this notice, properly
mailed postage prepaid to each Of the heirs deysees or
egatees OF said estate, their legal representatives,
Known to the petitioner seven days ~ least before said
Court,
Witness Henry Chaplin, Esquire, Judge Of said Court,
fits twelfth day Of September, in the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two.
CHAS. y. STEVENS, Register,