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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

Especially Reported for the Daily Commercially
RooMs OF THE WIL1INGToH Board OF TRADE 4
"WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1S. !
There was a large attendance of members,
and, (thanks to the providence OF ne9ly-elect-
ed member an active movement in fried oys-
ters il noted .
The following are the principal items received
aud shipped
Receipts-31< tons merchant iron, 20 bales
goatskins, 25 hhds tobacco, lO9 bags sumac'
5000 bus wheat, 200 tons coal 20 tons plate iron,
45O bus lime, 5000 feet lumber.
Shipments. $40 lbs paper, 29 lbs snuff, 3
carriages, 8 Pullman cars, 1900 lbs rags, 10 tons
car-wheels $4,000 cigars, 20 tons mdse.
TheIFlour and Grain Marketssare steady and
without change. There is a fair business doing
Our quotations are for superine $6. 1907 20 !
extras Is. 75@9,50; family grades $10 .@ll.76.
Wheat is scarce particularly choice samples
the tendency is to higher prices, choice ambel
| 81. .856Dl90; medium reds $l.65@1.75. New
York yellow corn So cents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The will Of Mr. Forrest appoints James
Oakos, Esq, of Boston James lawson, ESD,
OF New York, and Daniel Dougherty, Esq, OF
Philadelphia executors OF his estate, and pro,
yides that they shall be authorized to sell all
his real estate except his country place called
Springbrook, in the Twenty-third Ward Of the
city Of Philadelphia and invest the proceeds in
such securities and loans as are made lawful jim
vestments by the laws OF Pennsylvania. To his
two aieters, Caroline and Leonora, he leaves ian
annuity OF $4,000 jointly while both remain sin
gle and to the survivor Of them until her mar
iiage or death, and they shall be allowed to use
and occupy his country place called Springbrook
free OF charge for rent, The said trustees are
directed to take and hold all the property and
estate in trust for institution to be called the
Edwin Forrest Home" to be established at
Springbrook within twenty-one years after the
decease OF the survivor OF the two sisters, which
institution shall be for the support and main
tenance Of actors and actresses decayed by age,
or disabled by iniirmity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

THE ED1FIoE DEDICATED ON sUSDAY-REPoRT OIL
THE SERVICES.

THE EDIFICE DEDICATED ON bUNDAf-HEPOhT OF
THE SERVICES.
[Correspendehce OF the Commercially
GEoRGETowE, Del, Dec II.
The new and beautiful house Of worship, in
this town, erected by the Presbyterians was
dedicated. with appropriate services on Sunday,
The Methodist Episcopal church adjourned
their morning services, and came with their pas
tor Rev. A. ID Davis to take part in the worship
OF the occasion The day was bright, and the
house was thronged,
Rev. Mr. Wolf, at present occupying the Pres
byterian pulpit OF Lewes, and Rev. Mr.. Davis
DIR. Patton of Middleton preached an eloquent
sermon from Revelations, 1912 ~"Aud ON His
head we're many crowns
After the sermon Rev. ]. Garland Hammer
stated that the cost Of the building was $4069,
of which amount 92475 had been paid or pledged,
leaving balance Of Sl504 to be raised.
In response to an earnest appeal, this1balance
was cancelled by pledges and subscriptions Of
the congregation present and the church was
formally dedicated to Almighty God by prayer
offered by Rev. Mr., Hammer.
The people Of Georgetown are TO be congratu-
lated on this handsome ornament to their town,
for which Mr.. ailpin architect, OF Wilmington,
generously furnished the plans and drawings
The house is 36 feet by 81 feet, not including the
recess Of the chancel or the vestibule in the
tower. #.N.
A graceful spire crowns the church, beneath
which hangs sweet toned bell. donated by VIM.
b. Rich, ESQ of New York The windows are
Of stained glass, OF modest hues, and the fur
nishing is in excellent taste.
Great credit is due TO the builder II. T. Down
ing, for the great care and economy exercised il
the construction and special thanks are due tC
Judge Wootten for the generous gift OF the lot
on which the church stands. n ri = ID.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
DOMESTIC NEWS.


Neal y lrs4 at Kenno.t Square on the
21st inst
Them, ~ * lall in Marahallton, Chester
county IL com IieLeu.
1t is proposed to build an Episcopal chuoch
at Landenberg next summer.
John d. Mishler proposes to give the little
ones Of Reading Christmas dinner.
Prof. Cromwell opens a series Of entertain
ments in West Chester on Thursday evening.
AT a wedding which recently took place in
Camden, N. j., the brides cake weighed 140 lbs.
Tho rabbits up in interior Pennsylvania are
turning red-at least several red ones have been
shot there.
"A target shooting up in Berks county wound
up with the accidental death OF the tnly-keeper,
Alvin Werner.
The Sun says Spring City is to have new
town hall, four stories high, to be built by a
stock company.
"A stage is to be put on the route from
Spring City to Rogers Ford for the aecommoda-
ton OF passengers.
"A West Chester moonlight gunner blowed
head all to pieces, installing ii for a rabbit. 1t
was a cabbage head.
Frederick Lausr, Esq, has lately expended
about $40 900 on improvements at his park
where the beer is brewed.
-Miss Josephine Hoffman, of Birdsboro', fell
through trussel Of the W. & R. Railroad, across
Hay Creek few days ago, and was nearly
drowned before rescued.
While the comedian, Geo. Siddens, was
PLAYING in Reading, the other night, a note was
given him announcing that his wife had just
presented him with daughter.
John Carlin, somewhat demehted, being
surprised at a well in Ph@nixville, jumped into
| the opening, which is some go or 70 feet deep
| He was fished out as well as usual.
"A little daughter OF James Fegley, Of Brow
ers Station, undertook to pick a cartridge apart
and now one thumb and two fingers are shorter
than before the experiment was tried.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The New York correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Ledger writes:
After my paragraph about the Tribune was
written, yesterday, the situation there it would
appear, underwent a sudden and radical trans
formation-the result of which, it ls understood
is the retirement of Mr.. Whitelaw Reid from
the editorship, and of Mr.. Sinclair from the bus
mess department Mr.. Hassard, the musical
and dramatic critic is to have sole charge Of the
paper, until the end Of the year, when Mr.. Col
fax will take the helm. Mr.. Orton, President Of
the Western Union Telegraph Company, it is
stated, has purchased majority Of the :" stock, +"
and in future, will have controlling m anage.
ment Of the whole establishment.
Some of these changes it is said were sudden
and unlocked for, and are to be accepted as the
result of an Intellectual effort to harmonize the
various interests associated with Mr.. Greeley's
will. These details would not concern the pub
lie il the journal to which they relate were any
other but the Tribune. They are given here
simply as current matters of fact, to correct the
many misstatements and errors which are find
ing their way into the papers with reference to
the subject.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

bEUUNU TAI fMENI-=N1lN IIV' 1111IIV'u' = =
The Workingmen's Cooperative Building and
Land Association held a regular weekly meeting
last evening. The principal business before the
meeting was the payment OF the second month
ly instalment.
The survey of the grounds has not yet been
made, as il was expected to have been done
owing to the fact that the surveyor engaged has
not yet finished his present contract. The worh
will be done, however, in short time.
A meeting Of the Association will be held on
Monday evening, at ~ o'clock, at Marshaton'a
School House, near Marshal's Rolling Mill, on
the line Of the W. & W. Railroad. The objeci
of the meeting is to have present the many per
sons in that neighborhood who are interested
in the new enterprise.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The girls in the first class OF the High School
in Portland between thirty and forty in number,
have agreed, with only two exceptions, to adopt
for school dress plain, substantial, and not
expensive material 0verskirts, laees and vel
vets, are to be wholly discarded, and ribbons used
only to limited extent. No jewelry except
plain pin, and one plain ring ~ be worn. the
between this time and their graduation next
June. Many pupils in the lower classes are fol-
lowing their example, and it is hoped that 1t may
become quite general in the school. Among the
things discarded, slang talk may be mentioned,
which they agree to drop entirely.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

To he Editor OF Hle Commercial
1 observe that the citizens of Wilmington are
considering the matter of constructinga furnace
for smelling Iron Ores, and that the enterprise le
favored by some of the most practical members
of the Board OF Trade. In reviewing the re-
marks made at the recent meeting il appears
that the matter of cheap freghts on the ores to
be used constitutes an important item in the cal
culation OF profits, and, consequently, in the
success of the scheme.
Upon this point, allow me to put in word in
favor OF Virginia as the proper place to seek the
ores to be used in this city. The ores OF tha'
state are nearer to us, and an ample supply
both of hematite and magnetic ores, can be
found on the James river and Kanawha canal
This, if nothing else, would render the freighl
Of ore lower,
There are several old mines abundantly riol
in ores to be found near this canal less than l6'
miles from Richmond. For further information
| on this subject, would refer to Murray's Ply
| VERBUN,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
1eaths.

WRBB.-In this city en- the nth inst, Catharlne
widow OF Benjamin Webb, In the slst year OF her
age
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
specfully invited to attend the funeral TO leave her
late residence No. lilo West street, on Sixth day,
goth inst, at O'Clock, P. M.
WALKER At the residence OF John Gedling, on
Saturday. December lam, 1872, Hannah G. Walker
ia the 22d year of her age.
i'Gone, but not forgotten"
EWW West Chester papers please copy.
Such is the Christians parting hour.
s. peao fully she sank TO rest I.
When faith endu21 from Heaven with power
Sustained ana cheered her languld breast.
Marx but that radiance Of her eye,
That smile upon her wasted caeek;
They tell us OF her glory nigh
In language that no tongue can speak.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

Postmaster General Creswell received coop
of California quail or pArtridges at Washington
last week, and sent them to his place a ElheV III
gpring. and then letting them go. There are
three or four dozen of the birds. and il the cli-
mate is adapted to them and poaching gunners
are restrained or persuaded to spare them, they
will soon spread over the country Inc Gan
foia quail slightly larger than IN our srsI su
b ut resembles it very much III lts Benefh up
OearAnce and fetherB.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

TALBOT ooUNTIAN becomes SUDDENLY AND vIo-
LENTLY INSANE.
The Easton Star says;
negro man, James Perry who had been pre-
viously in good health, suddenly became violent
ly crazy last Thursday week, to the utter conster
nation Of his family and neighbors. A half dozen
strong men could not hold him during the parox-
ysms Of his insanity. His reason seemed entire
iy gone, and when not violent he indulged in the
most senseless talk. DR.. A. NJ. White, being
summoned, soon succeeded in getting him quiet
by administering oloral, and kept him asleep DUR
ing the night, but next day he was as violent as
ever. Perry is an industrious man, who had got
ten himself a comfortable home, and his misfor-
tune is generally regretted. The case seems to
be a strange one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
The philadelphia, Wilmington Il Baltimore
X, X.

From the N. Y. Times Dec l6.l
In publishing the latter Of the President OF
RaiIroad n WAS intended to relieve that line from
the comment we had been called upon to make
concerning some bsdly-managed and poorly
equipped roads upon which accidents have lately
occurred. The reputation Of this line IS so wen
established that we do not see how any one couiu
take our remarks as applying to it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

Both OF the Alabama Legislative bodies met
Jointly. Yesterday, according to the plan OF AT
iorney- General Williams. The Lieutenant7ioV'
ernor presided in the Senate, but no business
was done by this body; Barbour, hepu9noaIh In
lie Honse. the Republican candidate for tempo,
rary Speaker was elected. The Republicans will
have six on eight majority in the House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The House Post-office Committee has agreed
to recommend the extension of the letter car
rier system to all cities of 10000 population.
At Baltimore, number OF gamblers, arrested
some time since, were arranged yesterday in
the Criminal Court. Fourteen pleaded guilty,
and were fined $500 and COSTS The cases OF
those who pleaded not guilty were postponed or
removed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

FHILADELPHIA, DEC. 10.
Cotton firm uplands 20 New Orleans 2094
@21. Flour steady superfne ,$411@511 ex-
trAs 86@6k Penna., Indiana OHIO extra fami-
ly S81l0Ssl Rye flour firm $515. Corn meal
steady State $34 Brandywine 1885. Wheat
quiet red $1.8O@1.S5 amber u 90 white
do, 50(061 mixed Western 65. Oats dull white
I905l; mixed 45@47. Whiskey firm, 81.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

A New York delegation appeared before the
Commerce Commiuee on Monday IN advocacy ol
the proposed ship canal around Niagara Falls
They favored Q canal six or seven miles II
length, with an average depth Of sixteen feet
The estimated cost is twelve to fifteen millions
and the time required for it's construction ten
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The Board of Emigration at New York has un-
der its charge nearly two thousand destitute
zone 10 virginia as railroad laberers. Should
Tue influx continue, largo warehouse will pro-
badly be rented for the accommodation OF those
immigrants, Wards Island being now crowded to
its utmost capacity. 1t is expected, however,
that most OF those now here will have employ
mont in a few weeks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The Mendelsohn Choral Union makes it's first
appearance before public audience, this even
ing, at the Opera House. But although this is
its debut, the organization, wholly of home
talent has been in existence for some time, and
by it's frequent rehearsals will be enabled, no
doubt to present fine entertainment, and win
general verdict of approval. The sale of tickets
has been quite large, and full house is antici-
pated. 1t deserves a warm welcome at the hands
Of the community.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
sudden Revolution ., the Wheel OF Fortune

The late Samuel N. Pike, of New York, is re-
ported to have left $a, 900 900 worth OF property
Ia he divided between four children. The New
York Express says the whole of this great wealth
has beer acquired withinithe last twelve Or if-
teen years-ihe bulk Of 1t having sprung from
the so tax levied by Congress on whiskey, when
Mr. Pike had Immense stores OF 1t on hand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The Dover jail has four prisoners.
A fashionable wedding takes place in Odessa
to-day.
The Immigrant Aid Society of Smyrna has
been recognized
Milford High School examination takes place
next Monday and tuesday.
A fair and feGtival for the benefit OF 81; Paul !
church Al SMYRNA will be held on Thursday and
Friday evenings.
James Evans, miller. Of Dover, slaughtered q
hog weighing 7O7. II milleFs can't afford fat
hogs, who CAM
The new Baptist church, "Mount Moriah,
near Willow Grove, will be opened to pubic
worship on Sunday, the 29th. W. H. Purring
ton, very able minister, will be present on the
occasion.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

RA1LRoAD AooIDENT.-Samuel Rayby, the
superintendent of the Lenni Mills, near West
Chester, was seriously il not fatally Injured on
the West Chester Railroad yesterday. The acci-
dent occurred while attempting to jump on a
moving train. In the attempt he fell and the
wheels passed over both legs, and he now lies in
a critical condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The South CHrOIIhH bFIUcIJ OHHo"'
The charges Of bribery against Colonel ). >.
Patterson and General II. G. Worthington, IN
connection with Pattersons election as U. 3.
slnator, we're tried yesterday at Columbia, s. o.,
and dismissed. the testimony being oyerwhelm-
ing that no attempt at bribery was made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
PRICE TWO CENTS.
Snfttnrr SaIes.
nUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
VIM. =. KIRK, EAST MARLBOROUGH
On Thursday, December 90th, 1871.

On ThursdayI Decemher Ydthi IS71
VIII be sold at Public Sale at the Red Lion Hotel
in EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, CHESTER
CO., Pa, on the above-named day, certain N es-
suage and tract OF Land situate the street road,
one mile west Of the said Hotel and three miles
north OF the borough Of Kennett Square, Oh the
Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad, bound
ed by ahds Of Mark j. Cox, Ezra Bailey, John Had
lY, Milton Marshall and Joseph Pyle, containing
FIFTY-THREK ACRES and 144 PERCHES, more
or less. The improvements are a FRAME HOUSE,
Frame Barn stone-stable high, Wagon House, Spring
House over an excellent spring OF water. The land
is divided into convenient fields, well watered, and
In a high state OF cultivation. APPLE ORCHARD
In full bearing, and other fruit trees Persons wish
ing to view the premises will be shown the same
commence at l O'Clock, p. NJ, when conditions will
be made known by VIM :. KIRK.
Jas. K McFaran, Auc. West Chester, Pa.
dec, Let
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
Marrlaaes.

CoLhISoN-LINES. --on the 18th ult., at the resi-
dence OF the BRIDES father, near st Johnstown
by Rev J Barnett Mann, Mr. Chas f. Collision to
Miss Martha Lines.
WiLLIN-RoBIS SSoN. = On the sth INIT, at the
residence OF Mr.. David Nutter, in Bridgeve, by
Rev. j. Barnett Mann Mr. Geo Wllhn to Miss
Geurglalna Robinson.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHINaToN, Dec. 18.
Probabilities For the Middle States. Northerly
and Easterly winds, falling barometer, foggy and
threatening weather, occasional rain and snow,
followed by lower temperature to morrow. u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The president, yesterday, nominated George
Bliss, Jr,, to be U. E, Attorney for Southern Nea
York,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The Comptroller of the Currency VIII mere,
after decline to organize National banks in States
that have more than their proportion OF crcula-
ton.
The bill removing the Capital Of West virgin,
Ia from Oharlestown to Wheeling, mas passeu ths
Honsa of Representatives of that State, by 9
vote OF ss to so. Its passage by the Senate Il
doubtful 4Y
The House Commerce Committee will soon re
mort bill providing for an Atlantic and drea
Western Oaaal, to connect the Mississippi VIII
| the Atlantic.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
FIRST EDITION.
goo p. M.
Francs.
Ia nr THE RIVER aEINE.

RISING OF THE RIVER SEINE.
PARIS, Dec. is.
The river Seine ia still rising, ,inundating many
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18
spain.

sLAvERY-aovERNNEE REFORMS.
MADRID, Dec. IS.
The Government has announced that reforms
we're to take place in Porto Rico, providing for
the abolition Of slavery there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

The EnsIue and Machine Manu- nc'urers,
The Engine and Machine Manufacturers Ma
tional Convention met at Cincinnati, yesterday
nresent Officers until the third Wednesday II
April, the day of the annual meeting FIFTY
members were present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

WILMINGTON TRANSFER AND BAGGAGE
" EXPRESS will call for and deliver baggage
and packages to and from all parts of the city, Rail-
road Depot and boat; Also, baggage called for and
checked (whcre Railroad tickets are held 70 an an
ieft al tine Franklin Telegraph Once, No.
4 West Third street, E. .Bringhurst a Co.,
and Market; and B. L 9. Shoemaker s05 Market ST.,
win receive prompt attention. Principal once, Bag
gage Room, r, W. and b: Railroad DePoS;
sept1s-ly ], Il. sEAL4 ProprietoFs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-12-18

In all the above lines, a BEAUTI FIJI AND
LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GOODS SUITABLE
FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS, will be found at SO2 MAR
KET STREET. Call and examine, whether desir-
ing to purchase or not, dec.1T-St
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-15

Mr.. Cox does not appear as voting upon
either side. lie has much important com
mittee work, and was probably absent.
The names OF the Democrats are put in
italic. 1t will be seen that there We're
twenty-four Democrats who voted with
the Maine delegation in favor OF the Lynch
bill. The Democrats numbered bat 80
in full House, and gave q votes for the
bill The republicans numbered l6S, ana
gave but So votes for the bill Let our
radical friends apply the rule Of proper
tons to the Affirmative vote, and see
which party favored the relief OF ship
ping.
Now glance at the negative vote Out
of III votes against the bill, the Demo
Gratis cast 26, and the radicals So OF
their small vote the Democrats cast II
less than one-halt their whole number
against the bill. while Of their enormous
preponderance the radicals cast bur two
less than one-halt of their whole strength
against the bill.
This vote virtually killed the Lynch
bill, 1t was subsequently recommitted
but such was the determined hostility Of
the radical party to its passage, that its
discouraged friends made no further ct
fort in its behalf
The Democrats are opposed to govern
ment subsidies, on principle Those who
voted tor the Lynch blll did 50 because III
a desire 10 check the alarming decrease
of our commercial power, and a. a tenn
porary measure They did not believe
that Congress should stab the shipping
interest with one hand, ana offer to heal
it with the other Had the bill provided
for an absolute repeal OF the duties on
shipping material, every Democrat III
Congress would have voted for It BIT
from the radicals who are almost to man
in favor of high tariff, such bill could
get no support
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1872-02-15
The Thunderer Declares the Geneva Con-
ference a Failure.

LONDON, Feb 10. The Times says il is
morally certain that the attempt to settle
the Alabama Claims before the Geneva
Board of Arbitration, will be a failure :;
we must therefore make efforts to prevent
angry recrimnation. If we are success
tul the time is possibly near when more
dexterous negotiations may settle all diff
ferences.
The Daily Telegraph asserts that the
Treaty OF Washington is regarded bv
Americans as one of unconditional sur
render and shameful confessions on the
part of England. Its terms, if the indi-
rect claims are admitted, are such AS vic
tor might impose. The pretensions of the
United States are intolsrably absurd
The Standard and Post are silent on
the subject.