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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

TRAINER OF WILD BEASTS RESCUED FROM DEATH.
Forepaugh's Menagerie is wintering in Phila-
delphia, and the owner has Herr Darious, pro-
fessional trainer from the Geological Society's
gardens, at Hamburg, Germany to train his
lions and tigers.
On Wednesday, as he has done every day
since his arrival, Herr Darious entered the dem
He noticed almost Immediately that something
was wrong, particularly with the tigers. Their
eyes had strange glare, and his training thong
brought forth ominous growls. The menagerie
nature of the beast seemed to be fading, and
that of the jungle asserting itself. Nothing
daunted, he fearle5sly continued his task until
opportunity Offering, he made sudden spring,
grasped the partition door, and closed it with
crash. But he was not alone-uiere fods a tiqer
Nth him. The separation from its mate at once
lsshed into fury the Numbering ferocity of the
animal, and with frightful yell he leaped upon
the trainer, and bore him to the floor of the den
AS Herr Darous went on his face, with the
heavy form of the monster across him, he utter
ed one loud cry for help, and then lay still as
death, knowing that it was his only hope. The
attaches Of the place came running to the scene
but stood dumb with terror. And now from the
other side of the partition came the most fright
full roars, groans, and yells as the lions and
other tigers dashed to and fro, and sprang heAv-
lily against the door.
Herr Darious still lay beneath the tigers claws
when Adam Forepaugh, the proprietor sudden
ly drove up in his carriage. 1t took but second
10 comprehend tlo bltuatlOnt Dub hnObuef SECOND
to act The head Of the beast was from him, it's
long tail switching to and fro with cat-like move
ment With heroic bravery, quick az lightning,
Mr.. Forepaugh thrust his arm through the bars,
seized one of the tigers hind legs, and, bracing
himself with his foot, jerked it through the
grating. "Quiek for God ssake, save yourself, !"
he shouted, and, as the tiger turned with yell at
the sudden pain the trainer leaped to his feet,
and escaped from the den Of DEATH And thus
by the wonderful presence Of mind OF Herr Dar-
ious, and the no less wonderful bravery Of Mr..
Forepaugh in soizing the tigers hind paw, a hu-
man life was saved the trainer escaping with a
few scratches
During the affair the roars of the beasts
threw the other animals into the greatest excite
ment. Old Romeo" the elephant, the champ
ion "keeper killer, became almost unmanagea-
BILE. In the upper story, cocoon gnoo, OF
horned horse, one of Mr.. Forepaugh's re-
cent importations and one of the most vicious
of all animals, broke through his cage, and made
an immediate and terrible attack upon one OF
the zebra cages, containing beautiful and valu
able animal.
In less than moment the front was battered
down, and the poor zebra lay dying, gored to
death. Proceeding to the den containing the
great Gland, the gnoo began to battle at the wire
work here, but his horns becoming entangled,
he was captured and placed in safe quarters,
without doing further damage.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

A delegation of colored men from Baltimore,
headed by Isaac Myers, called upon Attorney
General Williams, on Wednesday to lay the
grievances of exclusion from the Jury Box be-
fore him. The delegation represented that none
of their race had ever been summoned on the
United States juries, in Maryland. The Attor-
ney General received them courteousy, and
said he would examine the law, and il it per-
mitted them to act as jurors, he would sec that
they should have their rights II the law was
not now sufficient, he wonld recommend to
Congress such notifications as would secure o
them the Desired object. =.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Wevill ell on v NEDNEsIAY, Feb. 2sth, 1872, at
No. 1918 Dc aware Av nue: ale 20 commence at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. The goods consist Of general varie
ty to furnish house of thai class, amongst which
are some very 1ne and ly oil palntings chromos
and also two circular convex mirror, imported
from France one mih gang book use, containing
a valuable libra y; one NAH sgany wardrobe. OF nne
finish d very complete; Two mahogany dressing
bureaus, cOmpete; n variety Of marb'e-top tables
and stands; ne lady yssmal writing desk, cost 10
mantel ornam nts, good as new; large quantity Of
ingram tapestry and stair carpets, stair rods ana
entry oil cloth; enc We d sewing machine, in COM
plete order; three fine chamber setts one dinner
sett two setts large quantity OF glass ware, the
tedious to ment on. Sale to commence positively at
10 O'Clock febR2- Is
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
MORNING NEWS.



Tho Republican Convention Of Indiana met at
Indianapolis, yesterday. Thomas Brown was
nominated for Governor Leonidas Sexton for
Lieutenant-Governor Hon. Godlove s. 0rth
for Congressman at large.
The Missouri Republican Convention met yes
terday and chose delegates to the National
Convention. General Sheppard, Chairman of
the State Executive Committee, in calling the
Convention together, referred to the " reunited
condition of the Republican party in Missouri
and expressed qualification al the presence of
both Liberal and Radical delegates.
The Labor Reform Convention, at Column
bus, Yesterday nominated David Davis, of ILL
nois, for President and Joel Parker, of New
Jersey for Vice President. This is fishy
ticket.
The National Prohibition Convention met at
Columbus, Ohio, yesterday, 19a delegates being
present from nine States Hon. Sam1 Chase was
elected permanent President, and made speech
justifying the formation Of a new party, because
both the Republican and Democratic parties ig-
nored temperance
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Rouon METHOD OF JuvENIIE rRAINr

ROUGH METHOD OF JUVENILE TRAINING.
The Chester Republican, to-day, says The
community, in the neighborhood of Thurlow
station, have been in a state of considerable eX-
citement in consequence of the shameful and
outrageous act of Clergyman to a lad some
eight or ten yearF of age. Our information is
that the lad who had been for a short time
scholar at the clergyman school, in Delaware
had left the institution for his home, without
the consent of his teacher, in consequence of
some imposition practced upon him by the other
pupils The clergyman followed the lad in the
cars, and ON arriving at Thurow discovered him
standing on the platform at that station. Leav-
ing the cars, he took hold of the lad, hurried
him behind the station, and, it is alleged, ,choked
him until he was black in the face. His cries
attracted the attention of a number who were
present, and among them our informant, who
proceeded to demonstrate against the cruel
treatment the boy was receiving.
The clergyman was required to desist from his
work, which he did with considerable reluctance
and not without being threatened with personal
chastisement, if he continued the course of mall
treatment. Our informant then telegraphed to
the mother of the lad, informing her Of her sons
condition, and left the parties at the station.
Shortly after he had departed, the clergyman
renewed his shameful treatment of the boy in a
violent manner-agan choking him until he was
black in the face. Those who were present in
terfered, and took the boy in charge against the
will of his prosecutor, and sent him home in an
other train of cars. The boy is the son of a
widow lady who resides in Philadelphia. and who
sent him to the. school because the clergyman
was miuister of her own church. The names
of the parties have been purposely withheld, as
we understand the whole matter will be brought
before the Church. where it will be fully investi-
gated We give the account as it reached us
from responsible gentleman, and if there is
any misstatement Of the circumstances as we
have detailed them, these columns are open to
full refutation,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
THE PENINSULA.


Another fre-eater has started on a Southern
trip.
Earnest Downes will open a new store in
Denton, soon.
An enraged parent chastised his son while
on drunken fox hunt, last week, and the son
procured gun and threatened to shoot the
father but when pursued he retreated in double
quick time into pine thicket.
ALocal Option petition, II feetlong and signed
by about 1000 names has been sent to the Legis-
lative.
Rev. Jas Nichols, who recently died at Brattle-
boro, Vermont, was born and raised in Tuckahoe
Neck.
A Smithville correspondent of the Union says
that the new fredericksburg paper charges Sl.00
per annum, and throws in quarter of mutton
to each subscriber" Which is for Sheep-ness, we
suppose.
Tho Denton Union can't, for the life of it,
discover the feasibility OF ship canal across the
Peninsula"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

A correspondent writing from Carbondale, the
centre of the Illinois fruit region, says:
The prospect for an abundant fruit crop is flat
tering at the present time. The buds are not
yet swollen, and if not cut off by the late
frosts there will be an bundant yield. Probably
there will be more apples raised in Southern II
lnois this year than ever before in the whole
State. The peach crop will not surpass some
former years. but from present prospects there
will be an abundance of this delicious fruit.
Pear trees are in splendid condition; fruit buds
in abundance. Cherries never looked so prom
Using as at the present time all who have trees
may look forward with degree of certainty
for laage and bountiful crop. The strawberry
crop will be short, as the long severe drought
cality
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

A fire at Selinsgrove, Union county, Pa. on
Wednesday night, destroyed thirteen dwellings,,
five stores, the Baptist Church, and twelve sta
bles and barns. Loss, about 100000.
The cotton knitting mill of d. A. Streets, and
flour mill of Coffin " Thompson, at KenNood
near Albany, were burned yesterday. Loss,
$50, 900.
Birnel & Co.'S spoke factory and dwelling, at
Saint Mary's, Ohio. were burned on Wednesday
morning. Loss, $4,000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

ABANDONMENT OF THE PENINSULA MEHoDIsrc
MONUMENT.
We learn with regret that this venerable old
monument to Methodism is likely to be aban-
doned to the bats and ows-that tho society is
about to be dsbanded and absorbed by the Fred
erica and other neighborng charges and the
old edifice, around which cluster 80 many asso-
Citations connected with Methodism, from its
earliest history here, left to stand as lone and
deserted sentinel to keep silent watch over the
mouldering dust of those who lie in its crowded
cemetery. We hope this may not be. The build
ing is yet a good one-built originally of the best
material and at great expense for that early day,
and lately repaired, it is good for another half
century-Mdf0rd Net1s and Advertiser
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

President Grant passed through Wilmington,
ON the train going North ot $40 last evening
General Baboock and Secretary Delano ac-
companied him. The party returned by the
New York express, at o'clock.
Ex-senator Yates, of Illinois, is dangerously
ill.
KeV. DR.. Robinson of Rochester has accepted
the Presidency of Brown University
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

The people of the rural districts of Maryland
Interested in securing good county roads are re-
quested to meet in council in Baltimore on Thurs
day, March 25th, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, at Raine s
Hall, corner of Baltimore street and Postofice
avenue, to devise some means by which the great
burden which retards the growth and develop
ment of the rural districts may be successfully
removed. The policy of holding State Con-
vention to discuss this important question has
been agitated throughout the State during the
psst year and has been universally concurred in
as the only means of securing uniform action in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
1. 5l-. PRICE TWO CENTS.
TELEGRAMs.


MASSACRE OF FOREIGNERS IN BRAzM-AcTIoN OF
THE AUTHoRITIEs.
NEW YORK, Feb. 90
Brazilian adyices state that band of Gaucho
assassins killed, in day, fifty foreigners, near
the River Plate. The foreigners. aided by the
authorities, attacked assassins and killed ten and
took eighteen prisoners. The leader Of the gang
was lynched and it is expected that the rest will
be shot by the town people,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

The school Directors of Delaware county,
loominp that too much time is consumed in the
nearing of rectations, have resolved that, as
far a. possible the morning session shall be do
voted to rectatons by the pupils, and explana-
finn. md instructions by the teachers, and that
,Ie afternoon sessions be given entirely to the
preparation of lessons by the pupils, under the
r.,a and supervision OF their teachers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

For the first time since the breaking out of
the rebellion, Washngton's birthday was cee-
brated at Richmond, Va, yesterday, by general
military parade, the tuin out included colored
organization. No disturbance is reported.
The Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
begun to send out the income tax blanks. About
nineteen tons Of blanks are required.
bill has been introduced in the New Jersey
Legislature providing that. houses shall not be
rented for more than l2 per cent. on their cost
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

DISCLOSURES OF THE QUARANTINE INTERPOLATION.
New York, Feb. 23.
It was shown in the quarantine investigation,
yesterday, that enormous charges were made
for assistance which ship agents were compelled
to receive from agents of the quarantine de-
partment. Bribes, also, were necessary to fa-
cilitate the inspection of vessels
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Two inmates of the National Asylum, at Mil
yaukee, named McCargue and Cavanaugh, were
found dead in ravne in the woods, near the
ASYLUM on Wednesday. They had been missing
for over month, and were only discovered by
the melting of the snow which covered tnem'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

pclrsarts 10 the General Conference.
Tbe wilmington Annual Conference elected
,b,oe ministerial delegates to the General Con-
torenee, this morning, Revs. ]. B. Quigg. t. ].
Tbompson, and Wesley Kenney being chosen,
=, fonrth ballot was had, before tho choice Of the
third man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
nOrsE.

Leonard Myers presented the petition of two
thousand business men for government build
ing at Philadelphia.
The diplomatic appropriation bill was consid-
cred. Mr.. Voorhees, opposed it because it
contained an appropriation for Consul at Ha-
yana. He spoke Of Spain as brutal and bloody
powers she had seized eight American vessels
and shot some of their crews. Why should the
United States concede the right to Spain to in
suit the American flag and be afraid to recognize
CubRns as billigerents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
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sesi Estate Agents a AuctIoneerS
No. III ERss Fsarth Street,
WILMINGTON, DH1


We will sell at our Auction Room, on TuESD AY,
Feb. 27th, commencing a. y O'Clock, p NJ, a large
lot OF rst-class fufnture DrlNnging to par te4 r.
moving from the city cOnsls ing as follows :-One
trasses. feather beds, dishes, Pans, aud general
sOrtment OF go househ Id goods. Persons in
need OF goods should atLeHd this sale. Sale will
Commtnce precisely At 4 Oi0es, as there is large
quantity to sci. GOids ready Tor iuspec ion on
Monday evening, and carly on morning OF sale.
u "a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

THE CABINET CONSIDERING Mr.. FIsH's REPLY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.
Secretary Fish has prepared the draft Of re-
ply to Earl Granvilles note, which WILDE consid-
cred in the Cabinet meeting, to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
rDi. evening, the Oratorio,a at Masonic Temple.

The Quarantine raacaities, a branch of the
T,mmany thieyeries, are being thoroughly sifled
80, and exposed In New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Things have been lively in Brazil. The
.n,nchos" killed the Foreigners, and now the
,roirners have killed the Gauchos, but the latter
,oom to be killed the most.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
ssatHa.

DURNEY.-0n Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22d, 1872
of catarrh, Robe t. infant of Samuel a Id Mary
Duruey, aged months and B days.
The relatives ard trteks OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence OF HIS parents No 2O6 w. Twelfth street, on
Saturday afternoon, at O'Clock, without further
notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

Conference met at three, P. M, l. I. Cooper
presiding. The religious exercises were conduct
ed by Rev. A. d. Davis.
Minutes of the morning session were read and
approved.
REV. Mr.. Cooper stated the object of the meet
ing to be to perfect arrangements to carry on
the Conference Academy. Conference then made
an appeal, when two hundred and forty-two ad-
ditional shares of stock were subscribed.
The ministerial subscriptions during the day
were five hundred and eighty-three shares.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

nrFoRr OF the SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.
Probabilities Barometer continue falling from
lakes to Western gulf, gradually extending inAu-
ence to Atlantic coast, with Southery to Easterly
winds, rising temperature and increasing Of
clondinesa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

At No. IS East TGird street, Odd Follows Hal
Building. The sale of about 1000 pounds Of Smok-
lug and Chewing Tobaocos, will comm nee on MON
DAY evening" Feb 10Th, and continuing from day To
day until all is sold. Private sales made at auction
prices Storekeepers, attend these sales, as the
stock must be sold Also, fixtures for sale and store
TO let. Possession given March 25th, 1sI2
feb1I-6t X. Il. HAYES.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

lETOlu bHb l. 1uuSpCuutuNI
HAs an Investment security we know Of none OF
whatever character equal to the Northern Pacific
1905 They combine the two great requisites safe
ty and profit. The favor IN which these bonds are
held by investors is indicated by the large sales,
which, thus far during January. have been at the
rate of two millions per month.
TThe inquiry for bonds by those who intend pur-
chasing lands gives assurance OF large settlements
npon the lands during the next season. The Com
pany lands in Minnesota are now ready for sale,
and those on the western terminus will be. The
Company are prepared to permit parties TO take up
land at any point along the line of the road, TO be
subsequently appraised and paid for. The fact is
conceded that the sales of land will build the road.
We recently saw an oficial report OF an engineer,
rating that from the garden valley of the Red
X tYer of the North TO the foot hills Of the Rocky
M, luutains there was but single strip OF poor
Ian q the whole distance.
irhe future of this great enterprise is promising
In Il s extreme, and the bonds OF the Company are
as su re the obligation of the best government on
aW e heartily commend them to all having n vest
ments TO make as EMINENTLY SAFE AND DE-
Maps, pamphlets, and full information viii be fur
nislled IN application to
JOHN McLEAR 81 SON,
Bankers, and Dealers in U. s., State and City
Securities,
No. COZ Market Street
,6ecls smd&w wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23
Cotton dull uplands, 2914c Orleans, 2ss{c
Mess pork and lard unchanged. Flour steady ;
unchanged. Wheat quiet red, 1.60@1 go am
Der. 81 50; white $1.75C0l.85. Rye unchanged
Corn dull yellow, 6716@6S Delaware red, 65 =;
Western mixed, 67968 Oats steady white. 55.
mixed, 53. Rice, 81l(@s15. Stock of wool light /;
prices advancing. Whisky, 92c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

,n,,,i me ,,Efinger Farm, near Chester, has been
HINT ,Isseu USED " VIM. Simpson a. Son,in expectancy
waI .'sy Will be required to remove their print
"olAs from Schuylkill Falls,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

on SATURDAY morning, Feb. cath, 1879, at our knc-
tion Rooms lot of secondhand furniture several
mattresses lot Of mating, bedsteads, old chairs
&C.; also lot of trimmings, with an assortment Of
ware fancy goods, &C. feb23-1t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
w. 7. AIrIchs,

107 Market street, having replenishsd his stock Of
PerfumeTy, Toilet and Fancy Articles; also, OF Pat
ent and Family Medicines asks a continuance of
public patronage.
He still sells that celebrated Perfume the Dew d.
Andes. feb23-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
Aafttuu Salrs.

nGLE & MILLER,
ReA. Estate Agents q AuctIoneeEsa
0orHer Ss Feurts and KIsE Streets,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE.

The most prominent feature in financial affairs at
the present time is the increasing demand for first
class railway bonds. both here and in Europe The
large surplus of money seeking investment is flow-
ing steadily into American railroad bonds, which
are attracting shrewd and conservative capitalists
and investors TO an unprecedented extent, During
the month some important negotiations have been
consummated in Europe, and the bankers market
ing new bonds here report great activity and a
widespread demand. Many deposltors in savings
banks are removing their funds, and are investing
in the new railroad bonds now Offering on the mar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
M. E. CONFERENCE.
To.-DAY's. PROCEEDINGS.

Further Details of Yesterday's Proceedings.
Correspondence of the Commercisll
LAUREL, Feb. %.
DIR. Vincent is here to speak at the Sunday
School anniversary tonight. DIR. Kynett de-
livered very powerful address last night in
favor Of church extension. after which DIR. Vim
cent spoke with marked effect.
The business of the Conference is being rapid
ly completed. Bishop Ames being a practical
business man allows no time to waste.
Tomorrow the lay delegates will all be here
and it will be the busiest day of the Conference.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

During the snow storm of Tuesday week, in
the Northwest, two women were frozen to death,
near Beaver Falls, Mimi. They we're sisters, and
went out to look after stock, the husband of the
elder being absent, when the storm came up, and
they persisted on the prairie. Several persons
also persisted near Window, during the same
storm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

LAUNCH, To MoRRow. = Tomorrow. at II
o'clock, A. NJ, the large iron ship which has
been in process OF construction at the yard of
the Harlan Hollingsworth Co. will be launch
ed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR
LOAN.

Few securities have ever been placed upon the
market which, in short time, have taken 80 high
a stand or become so widely popular with prudent
investors as have the First Mortgage Bonds of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The Seven
Thirty Gold Loan OF this Great corporation IL
already a solid and gratifying success, and the
present daily sales are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
England.

REPLY OF THE u s. GovERNMENr TO EARL GRAM
VILE.
'-i LoRDoS, Feb 90.
The Daily Telegraph publishes an extra, claim
ing what purports to be the reply of the Ameri-
can government to Earl Granyilles note. People
display great eagerness to obtain papers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
Ii GAPS, CANES,
and UMBRELLAS.
AT
CULB BE R t. S.,


No. SOB, MARKET ST., on FRIDAY and sATUR.
DAY evenings, seb. Esd and 24th, at O'Clock.
4 b 23-2t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23

-, The Odd Fellows of Dover have opened their
library with /, 900 volumes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-23
SECOND EDITION.
$50, p. M.
SENATE.

WAsmNroN, Feb. 23.
bill was reported from the Judiciary Com
mittee to abolish stock gambling.
The Senate resumed the debate on the sale of
arms 10 France