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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Improvement of Our nnrbor.
U. s. ENaINEER,s REroRr.

We stated, editorialy, few days ago, the
substance of General Humphreys report upon
the operations OF the U. s. Engineers Depart
ment in the improvement of the harbor of this
city. The detailed statement given in the ap-
pendix to his report, says -
The Improvement Of this harbor is advancing
satisfactorily under the appropriation Of $4,000
made last year for this object The channel
just cut in the mouth of the river is being deep
ened and widened, and large rock, which has
become exposed in mid-channel, short distance
above Third street bridge, will be taken up by
blasting, and removed. The lower channel will
be deepened to IL feet at low water. with width
of 145 feet, and the rock now at level Of feet
| below low water will be reduced to IL feet The
| mud sand, and soft material in the channel be-
low and above the position of the rock, will also
be removed, as far as the appropriation will al
| low.
To continue the work of improvement during
the year ending June 80, 1873 the sum of Sl5,-
| 900 is asked. This sum will suffice to afford a
/ depth Of IL feet at low water, from the dry-dock
| and Wilmington and Reading Railroad wharyes,
| down to the Delaware.
Population of Wilmington, Delaware, is 34,-
| 900; present annual increase 1900; number OF
vessels registered at this port 1874 tonnage of
same, 90 753.
The amount Of capital employed in manufac-
lures in the city of Wilmington and its immediate
vicinity is $40, 1855, ,983; value of manufactured
articles $15, ,256, 1872.
| Wilmington is in the collection district OF Del
/ aware, and is port Of entry lighthouse and
fort are, respectively, Christiana Light and Fort
| Delaware. ..,-.,,
The amount of revenue collected at Whining
ton during the present fiscal year is $s3,2l7 w.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Industrial Items.

The emigration of woflkmen from Montreal to
Chicago has caused scarcity Of skilled labor in
tue former city.
maunfactory Of spoolsin Foxcraft, Me-, EN-
pleys fifty hands. The company has recently
bought 1900 acres Of timber to convert into
spools.
The Tredegar Iron Works al Richmond, which
were SO useful an ally OF the rebellion, give en-
ployment now to 1900 men, and will soon be ex-
tended by the addition of an immense car shop.
The Allentown Chronicle says the prospects
for very heavy slate trade the present year are
good, and extraordinary preparations are being
made in the upper end of Lehigh county to be
ready to meet the demand.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Blood
A DuEIINa MANIA AT NEW ORLEANS.

DuELING MANIA AT NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, Feb. II.
Several duels have originated from the testi-
mony Of Capt Scott, before the Congressional
Committee, who swore to bribing several off,
cials.
Scott has challenged Senator Campbell, ,Lucien
Adams has challenged Scott, and Police superin-
tendant Badger has challenged Speaker Carter.
A fanatical Pole has issued C placard against
Duke Alexis, and has been held to keep the
peace.
Mr.. Master was shot by Wilson, ,ona steamer,
on Saturday, during political disputes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Personal IEle!IIgence.

Sheriff Gill, of Chester county, died at West
Chester, on Saturday.
Saturday the anniversary of her wedding tour,
was passed according to custom, by Queen Vic
toria at Windsor
Brigham Young has boen i'll for couple OF
days past, and has told his followers that his
strength is failing rapidly,
jesse W. Knight, Esq. member of the Penn
sylvania Senate, from Bucks county, is lying
dangerously Ill at his home at Bristol. What is
the matter with the Senate
The remains of Archbishop Spalding were laid
in state at the episcopal residence on Charles
street, Baltimore, on Saturday. The funeral
ceremonies, which will be of the most imposing
character, take place to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
The RenaIna CLry EIecllon.

The Reading Times and Dispatch considers
tho result Of the city election very gratifying
and encouraging to the Republicans 1t says:
The election for City Auditors and officers of
the several Wards of the City, took place yester
day resulting in substantial victory for the
Republican ticket. In the 6th 7th, 9Th and 9th
Wards, the Republicans gain member of Com
mon Council in each in the 3rd and 4th an
Assessor in each, and two Judges OF Election in
the ird and 9th Wards. The result of the cleo
tinn as compared with the last City Election in
October 1870, shows a Republican gain of 40
votes
considering the large number Of compliment
taly votes cast for Democrats by Republicans,
throughout the city the triumph may be put
down as a most gratifying one in every respect"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
ThI.ndeIrIla Topics.

About 700 hands are now at work in all the
Departments Of the Navy Yard.
John wanamaker's Bethany Sunday School
holds its anniversary on Thursday evening.
Philadelphia sont nearly 100000 boxes OF
candles to California last year-which is eight
matter.
On Saturday there were in port loading and
unloading steamships, 0 ships, 80 barks, IA
brigs, and 3S schooners.
Frank Seymour, tailoI's son, stole a $50
coat which his father had ready for customer.
The old gent had him arrested.
The North american ''cannot but deplore
the invincible determination OF our German
Americans to resist and oppose the Temperance
movement"
The Age says the present is no time to les
zen the area aud amount of taxable property in
the city. "More money il needed for the Park
and the expenses Of the Centennial Celebration
must be met"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
GeatAa.

ELLIoTT.-on the 10th inst, Mrs. Eliza eth Elliott,
widow OF the late Benjamin Elliott, In The SOtll
year OF her age.
The relatives aud friends Of the family are re-
spectfuy invited TO attend her funeral, from her
the 18th instant, at II O'clock services at 'he lid
Swedes Church.
CARSON.-On the ith inst, in the 6Sth year OF her
age, of abdominal Inflammation. Mrs. Fannie
Carson, widow of the late Samuel Carson, and
formerly of Wilmington, DEL
Gone but not forgotten
The righteous have hope In their death
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spectfully Invited to attend her funera Nednes-
day, the l4th inst from the residence OF her son-i-
law j II. Miller, No. T25 Corlnthlan avenue, Phia-
delphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
urlmer aud CnauaItie..

The NJ. E. Church at Kingston, Pa +, was burn.
cd on Saturday. Loss, $4,000.
Two boys broke through the ice while skating
near Baltimore yesterday, and were drowned.
Five cars were thrown from the track of the
Illinois Central Railroad on Friday, by broken
killed.
Mary Holland quarreled with her landlord
10 Seventeenth street. New York, on Saturday
evening, and struck him on the head with a
hatchet killing him instantly
A lady and little girl were trampled upon and
severely injured during a panic caused by a
false alarm of fire at matinee in the Brooklyn
Opera House on Saturday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FHIIaADELFAIh lIhHhEIbs
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 12.
Cotton quiet Uplands 2s14@231< Orleans
239l@24 Flour dull; superiine 95@59l extras
S5S4@614; Penna extra family, ,57@719. Wheat
quiet but firm Penna., red go. Rye 92c.
Corn steady yellow 6s ; mixed Western Toe
Oats good request white 55Q56 mixed 5Sc
Provisions unchanged. WhsBey dull 95c.
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKETS.
Beeves improved demand, extra Penna. and
Western steers ~ TO g. fair to good 6157, COM
mon to 6. Sheep fair demand, 6 to 81. Hogs
in demand 81 25 to Z 60.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
RengnatIon Of Colonel Forney.

On Saturday afternoon, Col. Forney sent to
the President his resignation as Collector OF the
Port of Philadelphia. This was step not un-
expected by his personal friends, yet we regret,
upon all accounts, that he should have believed
it necessary for him to take it, His service as
Collector has been valuable to the public, IL not
agreeable to himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
8Ft1t Sdrertiseiireuts
WE OFFER FoR SALE THE
S-3O Bonds of the WiLnttaOtOn e
Western Railroad Co.,

| @NNNNSA
Interest," sO per annum, payable quarterly, on the
first days of January, April, July and October, in
each year. Registered or coupon, at the option Of
holder. Free OF United states and State Taxes.
The bonds are secured by nrst and only deed Of
trust or mortgage, to Washington Jones, Thomas
Wood, and George W. Bush. Trustees, in the sum Of
| five hundred thousand dollars. The bonds will be
lssued TO such amount may be found requisite,
not exceeding In all the above sum.
The subscribed capital Of the road is two hundred
and ftty thousand dollars, which is now mostly
called, and which will be fully paid in rapidly
the terms Of subscription will admit viz. at the
rate Of ten per cent per month.
This stock subscription is now heng used in pre-
pairing the road for the iron, and will be more than
sufficient to pay for the grading, bridge and treste
work, engineering, fencing, right Of way for the
road and sidiugs, and for land for station houses
The proceeds OF the bonds will be used In paying
for the iron, rolling stock, depot buildings and other
necessarles for the full equipment Of the road. The
hIst 800, 900 OF the bonds will be offered at
95 AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
The right to advance the price, after 100000 shall
have been sold is expressly reserved.
The WILMINGTON d WESTERN RAILROAD
extends from Christiana Harbor in the City of VIII
sylyania, where It connects with the Pennsylvania
Delaware Railroad, which crosses the Philadelphia
Baltimore Central Railroad, at AVondale and ex-
tends to the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Parkes-
burg. An extension through oxford and Peach
tral Railroad, is believed to be now assured, and
further extensions westward, through Southern
Pennsylvania, are contemplated and more or less
developed. In all this region the progress of this
road is watched with much interest, 1t being re-
garded the most feasible outlet to tide water for
a large and undeveloped region.
As local road 1t is fully expected that the trafhc
now exist G, and which will be developed almost
Immediately upon the completion of the road. will
yield revenue ample for the payment OF operating
expenses and the interest upon Its bonds The coun-
try for which 1t must form the outlet is thicky pop
ulated, and rich in varied manufacturing interests
The citizens of Wilmington have manifested by
their liberal subscriptions to the capital Stock their
estimate OF the Importance OF the road to their bus
ness Interests
With the confident belief that the Road viii be
success, and that the bonds Will be aad hcreaf
ter most desirable
HOME INVESTMENT,
we recommend them to our customers aud the pub
lie. ALI market securities taken in exchange at full
rates.
DEHAvEN & BROTHER, Philadelphia.
r. X. ROBINSON q CO., wilmington.
JOHN MclEAR SON, Wilmington.
fplg- -tf-nf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
India.

RUMoRED ASSASSINATION OF THE LORD MAYOR
GOVERNOR GENERAL
LONDON, Feb II.
Reports are current that Lord Mayor Cover
nor General OF Iu, has been killed by a con-
vict, at Port Blair, in the Van Dsiman islands.
The report has affected all India securities
The report is not traced to an authentic
source.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Philadelphia.

SEATS DECLARED VACANT IN SELECT COUNCIL.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. IL.
The Supreme Court has declared the seats Of
President Huhn and VIM. s. Allen, in Select
Council, vacant, because they became suretics
for Marcer, the City Treasurer, on his official
bond, contrary to law They are also ordered to
pay the costs OF the suit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
TUESDAY, Fob. 2zth, 1872,

TUESDAY, Feb. 27th, 1872,
commencing at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ all his Stock and
Farming Utensils, consisting OF pl0ws, harrows,
nukes, horse rake, Iron post spade 6hovels rakes
corn shelter, fan, cider MILL lawn roller, work
drills, wise, with variety OF other tools, and grind
htone; also, large iron axled wagon, one spring
wagon, one horse cart, one sleigh, one large farm
carriage, one smaller carriage, one one-seated car
riage, TWO good carriage poles. one do for Sleigh
one superior set Of double harness. do. incomplete
aud wagon harness. halters cow chains, sleigh bells
buffalo robes, horse nets, DC, &C. straw cutter, two
1N@sexcellent gray horses, will work any way and
&0Na child can drive them, two superior flY1f3Sy
mrh COWS, Will be In profit in March; aA[tx1A
beautiful lot OF Brahma chickens. tlA.-l9ss
Will be offered also, portion Of my HOUSEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE commencing with
articles in the cellar viz MIX table, milk pans,
milk buckets churn hanging safe, vinegar, pota-
toes, large lot OF empty congress Water bottles.
Arti iles In the Kitchen-Extension table, cook
stove, &c. In Dining Room-Carpet, clock, chairs,
mahogany book case, with desk fixtures. &c, a lot
of valuable books, case OF minerals and shells,
eight m ihogany chairs, covered with green rep &c.
In Parlor-A large French plate mirror, a solid mar
BILE inla'd Tuscan table, what not, rosewood sofs,
covered with bfOcatelle. In the Hall-Ou cloth by
rods, oil cloth the upper hall. In the Northwest
Room Up Stairs-A suit of Cottage Furniture, con-
sisting OF bedstead bureau, washstand, four chars
wofk table, mating and stove. In the Attic-Bed-
stead and bedding, looking glass, mating, dc, with
variety of other articles, too numerous to name.
above that amount the purchaser will be al
lowed credit OF three months by giving bankable
note v 18th approved endlrser. X ID. HICKS,
o LIE MILLER, Auctioneers. ftb!2 2tawts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
The Health Of PhIIndeiphIa.

The sanitary condition of Philadelphia i'm
proves very slowly. The total deaths, last week,
we're 800, an increase Of 9s over. the mortality OF
the previous week, while those from smallpox
numbered 1888, an increase Of 0.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Weather Record.

REroRr or THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.
Probabilities; Low Barometer will prevail
over South Carolina, and will move northeast
wardly over the Middle and Atlantic States, fol-
lowed this afternoon and tonight by cloudy
weather and easterly winds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Congress.
WAsuISorON, Feb. 70.

bENAIEs
Mr. Chandler presented petition for reform
in the appointing and removing of officials and
abolishing the system of moieties. He said Le
was opposed to the removal of the officials as it
would cause loss of twenty millions dollars on
the frontiers.
Mr. Wilson introduced bill placing colorsd
soldiers on equal roofing with whites as to boun-
ties and pensions.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
nIr. .HntchLnns, Lectnre.

This evening, the first of the two lectures by
J. NJ. Hutchipgs, Of California on the Pacific
Coast Wonders, will be given atihe Opera House,
They are beautifully illustrated by stereopticon
views large number of tickets have been
disposed Of, and there should be good audi
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
New Advertisements, This Day.

Funeral Notices.
Public sale OF stock and farming implements.
ifardwnre-Truman a Shaw
CITY Items.
HOstetter's Btters.
as reward-C h Chandler.
fnst-an amethyst ring.
Freight lines-Warner's and B lahs.
Lost-Perfume box.
10 for sale-D 7 Hawkins
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
MORNING NEWS.
Political Intelligence,

There is said to be a movement in the West
to nominate Hon. J. II. Wilson, of Iowa, for
President, at Philadelphia.
The Washington correspondent OF the Phila-
deIphia Inqairer telegraphs that several Indiana
papers have declared for Senator Wilson for
Wee President.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12

An important measure, looking to the revival
Of American Commerce, was introduced, in the
House, at Washington, by Mr.. Dawes, this after
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12

-Fifty-two salt-eellars were presented to a
recent Philadelphia bride-one for each week in
the year. With these and their contents, the
newly-married couple ought to be able to " save
their bacon.n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
TELEG RAMS.
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.
Mr.. Dawes introduced bill for the construc-
ton Of ten rst-class Iron steamships of not less
than 5000 tons each, to connect home ports with
foreign ports, and to secure the use of the same
for postal, naval, and other purposes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12

n OTIS FOR SALE CHEAP.-A large lot OF land,
as w. cor Claymont and L bdtlI Sts, IN x1O0
feet; also S. w. cor Third and Van Buren, streets,
64x9O feet Apply to
D.. HAWKINS Real Estate Agent
[ b10-3t M 404 Market street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
SAMUEL w. MecAULLEY,

SAMUEL w. McCAULLEY,
- C0nveyancer, Real Estate Agent and C0mmls-
missioner for Pennsylvania
Conveyancing 10 AL Its bra1ches.
Prompt attention given to buying, selling, ex-
changing and renting real estate, and collecting
rents. Money carefully invested, and loans negoti-
ed on b)nd and moltgags, with ample security.
Estates settled Information cheerfully given upon
application either I'm person or by letter.
oFFlCE:-No 6O2k Market Street, Wilmington,
Delaware, S. cond Floor. feb12-6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
Public Sale.

The subscriber, having rented his farm, intending
to remove to Wilmington in the Spring, will sell at
Public Sale, at his present residence, on the road to
New Castle, about two miles from Wilmington,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12
France.

THE coRsIcAN DELEGATE TO THE ASSEMBLY.
PARIS, Feb. -.
Rouher, formerly Minister of State, under
Napoleon, has been elected to the Assembly
from the Island OF Corsica.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12

NEO w. BUSH, French street wharf, now offers
W at the lowest market price, Koh-i-noor Lehigh
and Mount Carmel Coal These Goals are OF the
pafest and best qualities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-12

ENTERPRISE COAL-Persons who are tired of
u trying to burn slate and dirt should go 10
FOUT, West and Water Streets and buy the EN-
TRRPkISE COAL and get clear OF both. Try It.;
you will want no other
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-01-19
A BODY and M,nd Disease.

Such is dyspepsia. The stomach and the
brain are too intimately allied for the one to
suffer without the other, so that dyspepsia and
dependency are inseparable. It may be add
ed, too, that irritation of the stomach is almost
invariably accompanied by irritation Of the
temper.
The invigorating and tranquilizing operation
of Hostetter's Bitters is most powerfully devel-
oped in cases of indigestion. The first effect of
this agreeable tonic is comforting and encour-
aging. A mild glow pervades the system, the
chronic uneasiness in the region of the stomach
is lessened, and the nervous restlessness which
characterizes the disease is abated. This i'm
provement is not transient. 1t is not succeed
ed by the return of the old symptoms with SUI
peradded force as is always the case when un-
medicated stimulants are given for the COM
plant. Each dose seems to impart perma-
nent accession of healthfh inauguration. But
this is not all. The aperient and anti-billous
properties of the preparation are scarcely sec
ondary in Importance to its tonic virtues. IT
there is an overflow of bile, the secretion is soon
brought within proper limits and if the hilary
organ is inert and torpid it is toned and regu-
lated. The effect upon the discharging organs
is equally salutary, and in cases of constipation
the cathartic action is just sufficient to produce
the desired result gradually and without pain.
The Bitters also promote healthy evaporation
from the surface, which is particularly desira-
BILE at this season when sudden spells of raw,
unpleasant weather are apt to check the natu-
raj perspiration and produce congestion of the
liver, coughs and colds. The best safeguard a.
great Vegetable Restorative especially pro-
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-01-19
Puhlle school Legislation.


A letter from Annapolis, dated the 18th
instant, SAYS:
The members Of the State Board of Educa.
ton, together with committee consisting If
Messrs. George Mckay, Daniel T. Leakin,
Eugene Hodson and VIM. H. Perveil, had a
conference with the Joint Committee on Edu-
cation last night. at O'Clock. The object of
the meeting was to bring before the Legisla-
ture certain changes in the School Law. re-
commended by the Association of School
Commissioners. which met in the city on the
29th of November last. ass
The principal changes recommended are :
First, that in chapter 6, section 5 of the School
Law, which makes the minimum school tax
ten cents on the 800. the word ten be strick-
en- out and fifteen be inserted; second, that
the appointment of teachers should be vested
10 the Board of County School Commission
ers; third, that some further provision be
made by the General Assembly for the gradual
education of the c"lored youth of the State
fourth, that as the building now occupied by
the State Normal School is inadequate to its
wants. suitable building be provided for
that institution. -
The necessity of these changes was clearly
and forcibly shown by Professor M. A. New
ell. The propositions met with favorable
reception from the committee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-01-19
death, az . nishop.

Bishop McGill, who for the past twenty
one years has been in charge Of the Catholic
Diocese Of Virginia, died on Friday morn
ing last, ia Richmond. He had been i'll q
long time and his death was not unexpected.
The deceased was man Of wonderful intel
fecs, and was greatly beloved, not only by the
members Of bis Church, but by very many
persons of other religious beliefs.
The dying Bishop awaited his end calmly,
and dissolution was painless. His last words
are. said 10 have been "Give me the Holy
Communion"
On the 18th instant the remains were re-
moved to st. Peters Cathedral. which was
draped in mourning, where they lay IN state.
The appearance of the face OF the deceased,
Though greatly wasted by the long illness
which be underwent, was natural and life
like. and bore a look OF calm and quiet re-
pose, aud wore peculiar placid expression,
the hands crossed on the breast. The body
was clothed 10 the richest and most beautiful
poutificial rohas. Resting lightly on the head
was the mitre. embroidered with gold. on the
feet white silk slippers, on the hands gloves
of the same material, richly worked, and at
tached 70 the neck by chain Of gold was q
large cross Of the same metal The siguet
ring Of amethyst, which was placed on hls
finger st bis consecration, lay between his
hands. - kssSz 80 ~ 81 spea5 @s1s
During Monday thousands Of persons visit
ed the Cathedral 70 look at the body Of the
Ble10F. = - = So
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-01-19
Broke JAN.

On the night OF Thursday, the 18th inst,
James Richardson. OF Pomonkey District, WIN
had been, few weeks ago, committed on the
charge Of abducting young girl about the
age Of thirteen years. escaped from the Jail
in this place. By some means unknown.
probably with skeleton key, be succeeded
in opening the door Of the room in which he
was confined. and, the lower door being un-
locked. he walked out to liberty and the free
air of heaven. without restraint. Richardson
is the same party who was tried aud acquit-
Ted in the Circuit Court, about two years ago
on charge of rape.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1872-01-19
Marylana Agrssultur., c.l.eg..

In another column will be found the, adver-
tisement of the Maryland Agricultural College,
now under the control Of the Rev. Samuel
Register. The Institution is now 10 . most
fourishing condition and presents to parents,
who may not wish to send their sons Tar from
home. all the advantages OF 6rst class school,
convenient and ready of access from oil part.
Of lower Maryland. In this College agricul.
ture forms sn essential part Of the studies and
this, of itself, should be sufficient recon
mendation to all who are aware Of the i'm
portance OF this branch Of knowledge IN thi'
county.