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Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
City Politics.

The Republicans of the Third Ward will meet
this evening, at the Office OF John Graham. Ith
,d MARKET to nominate candidate for Coul :
Gil.
The Republican, in an item headed ''Embez-
element, says several hundred dollars belong
ing to the city have been in the hands of one
Of the Democratic officials for over year, and
thus far no disposition has been manifested to
pay over the sum to the treasury.
In the Fourth Ward, last evening, the Demo-
Gratis held a meeting and nominated James P.
Hays for Council John Aiken for Inspector and
Michael Wheeler for Assistant Inspector.
The Democrats OF the Fifth Ward. at a meet
ing held last evening nominated William G. Gil
bons for Council Samuel s. Adams for Inspec-
tor and ]. Ii. Publ for Assistant Inspector,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
Peach Shipments.
WEDNESDAY.
Real Estate.

TRUSTEES SALE.-By yirture of an order of
Orphans Court, the house aud lot at 302 East
4th street, being the property of Joseph b. Ma
honey deceased, was sold at the Auction rooms
of Messrs. Ogle d Miller, Cos Market street, to-
day. The property was purchased by the widow
of deceased the price paid being 81 9O5.
The brewery property on West Fifth strset,
formerly owned by the Nebeker Bros and pur-
chased by the Star Loan Association, at Sheriff's
sale. some three years ago. has again changed
hands. Mr. August B.ckta purchased this
property of the Loan Association, yesterday,
for $4,000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

tB- Founded on a ROck-The disappointed adven-
tu-ers WIN from time to tiHie attrmptel 10
thsir worthless potions against Drake's Plantation
H. :ers, vow that they cannot understand what
nudAtion there is for It's amazing popularity. The
explanation is simple enough The reputation OF
tbs wurid:renowned tonic Is founded upon a rock,
the rock Of experience ALI Its ingredients are pure
nnd wholesome. How, then, c5uld tTickst rs and
cheats expect to rival 1t wGh cOmpou .ds of cheap
drngs and refuse liquor, or with quOress trash in
state of ace Gus fermentation OF course the
chsrlatans have come to grief. Their little game
ms failed. Their contempt for the ssgac OF the
community has been ftly punished. Meanwhile
Plantation Bitters seems to be in fair way Of
e. sntually superseding every other medi inal pre-
p.ratOn Included In the class to which 1t belongs.
Ia every State and Territory Of the Union It ls
dig the accepted specific for debility, dys.
peisia, fever aud ague, rheumo tism, and all all
inents involving deficiency OF Vita power.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
Societies.
MEETINGS TnIs EVENING.

jefferson Lodge, No. 2, 1. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, 3rd and King.
Keokuk Tribe, No. g. 1, o. R. NJ. at Red Mems
Hall, 415 Market street.
Wilmington Division, No. l, S. of T., at 9Th
and Market streets.
Wilmington Council, No. 1, o. U. A. NJ, at
Hall, E corner I'd and King streets.
Hope Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, at Hall
Fifth and Market streets.
Lady Washington Home Communion, at 5OI
Market street.
Clayton Lodge, No. A. K of p, at Knights Of
Pythias Hail, 2ll Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

MARINE REcRuIrISG RENDEzvous. - Lieut
Henry G, Cochraue of the United States Marine
Corps, lately stationed at Newark, N j., has
opened a recruiting Office in this city. on Third
street, near Market in the rooms recently occu-
pied by the EDery Evening. Lieut. Cochran adj
vertises for able-bodied. healthy Young men, Of
good character to whom is offered life of ex-
citement and adventure upon Uncle Sans mem
of the skip, and have nothing to do with going
alntt and furling sails or taking down rigging
The marine corps il limited by law to 5000 men
and has long been favorte branch of the pub
lie service. A careful soldier can save during
his five year enlistment about six hundred dol
lars, which is more than many of our farmers
boys can do at home, to sav nothing Of seeing
foreign countries at the public expense
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
Proposals.


The undersigned will receive proposals until
uuRSDAY, SeptenbeT 5th, 1872, at O'Clock, p.
NJ for grazing and grave.ihR the side and cross
avenues OF Rlyervlew Gametery.
Also, for Rr pding macidamizug and Rrayeling
tn main avenue. The stone to be placed In the
bed of the avenue To the depth of one foot, and
covered with six inches Of gravel. The mate ial TO
bi used to he OF such charHcrr as TO be satsfac-
tory to the Committee on Grounds, and the work to
be done In manner to meet its approval
The intraci0r iii state IN his bid the prize per
square yard for the side and cross avenues and also
tne main avenue.
The nmittee reserve the right to reject any or
all bids.
For further information apply to
y. CARSWEF l.,
Chairman Committee on Grounds,
aug29It Thru street and Railroad,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
Police Court.

The following cases were heard by the Mayor,
since our report Of yesterday
John Jones for whipping his wife. Fined 81
and costs and held to bail in the sum Of 5000
to keep the peace.
John Davis, Tor attempting to rob the store
of Wilson IL Wood. Held to answer for 5000
for his appearance at the next term OF Court.
Two cases for drunkenness were fined each
90 cents and costs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

PROPOSALS Invited, - Mr. II. Carswell, Chair
man OF the Committee on Grounds. advertises
for proposals for the grading and graveling the
side aud cross avenues and for grading, macad
amizing and graveling the main avenue OF Riv
erview Cemetery. The proposals will be receiv-
ed until Thursday September 9th, at 6 o'clock
p M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

THE SHUTzENFEsr.-rh Schutzenfest at the
Park has closed the American contestants being
the victors. The American party made 7i3
rings. while the Germans made 6l4. The besl
shooting Of the Germans was done by Charles
Heinel, he making 81 rings. and that of the
Americans was done by VIM. Blizzard. He made
81 rings.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
~ b. ToEN sHoE sroRE.

LADIES, MISSES, AND GENTLEMEN,
Are most respectfully invited to call at
NO. 10 WEST EIGHTH STREET,
nj satisfy themselves tnat that is the place to get
h.1d made BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS made
L. 1rder. perfect Dit guaranteed.
LADIES', MISSES, and CHiLDREN'S
machine sewed boets and shoes for sa at the very
lowest prlces Dc not forget 70 call and learn my
ptces before giving your 1rders elsewhere for Gus
too boots, shoes and CATERS.
Repairing neatly and promptly done.
j. NJ HOLMES,
No, 10 West Eighth street.
mar2s-u (2d dnor from Shipley,) VIII, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

EN Extensive Furniture StoTe.-The attention Of
the public is called to the very large and varied
az * of furniture OF ]. j. N. Harman, No. 4l0
ting street There is nothing equal to It IN the
ute of Delaware, and persons wanting furniture
: office or dwelling can doubtless be accomlno-
dt.,sd by this old and reliable firm. They make
III own goods and sell at prices as low as the best
II, uses in the large cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Eb-SPRING GOODS-Mr John Ii. Muhlhausen's
peasant tailoring establishment, al 4l5 King street,
has Just been supplied with line STOCK Of sPi ING
9oons, selected With much care and discrimination
Just such stock tasteful PEI pie Ike TO examine
and select from. Mr.. MS customers have the ad-
vantage OF his 10 years. experience in the selection
OF goods and styles of make up. Those needing
Spring goods should, by all means, call at his plac
hs lore getting measured
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

The next term In the Depar' ment OF Arts and the
department OF Science, Will begin On Monday, Sent
18th, at 10 A. NJ. ''04P~
The new University building on Locust street
west OF 8ith 81 will be opened for the nrst time
lot the reception OF students on that day
IN the department 0f Arts, the usual College
co rse with the large choice OF elective stndiss
heretofore pursued, will e continued
Ine Department of Science is new organization
lncharge OF distinct Faculty. The design In after
giving young man thorough traini Y In nTeIimi
nary studies to af ri hun special aud practical IN
sIuct on, elther IN Chemistry applied 10 the AIRS
Engineering. ~ 'is'""n'oai
~, Every effort has been made in the arrangement of
OF professors to placeJ h Department on th, Sans
ioStng a. the Dsst scent schools in tue country
S Sa nuuates Ior elmlssl0n into either Departm At
VIII present themselves r examination aG IOH a
h, ~ ~ tne I, ns" ~ ldlng on Locust street. West Of
nnSS f,,ihr Ittl Stree on Monday, Sept 10th
any Iuither Information con erniuR lhe Denart
Iieat ~ OF science may he had IN application 10
nT inhs hSsor y LESLEY, Dean of the faculty, No.
lezC-S Gw q j. STILLE L. L. D., Provost.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Iw- Blessings brighten as they take their flight
TIE chief Gf hessi gs is good heat tn, without
which nothing is worth the having; it is always ap-
prciated at IT'S true value after IL is lost, but too
often, not before Live properly, and correct all
meats before they become seated. For diseases Of
from impure or feeble blood, Dr. WALKERS GALE
FokNI4 VIM GAR BITTERs, are sure aud speedy
remedy 1t has never yet Jailed In single instance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

PRIVATE NsTRucTIoN.-Attention is invited to
tho card, elsewhere. of lady who proposes to
form class of eight or ten young girls, foi
training in English and French. The adver
tiser, we are assured is an accomplished and
successful instructor
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Mr.. PHoEBus ACCEPTS Rev. Geo. A. Phebus
accepted the invitation to the pastorate of the
M. L. Church of Smyrna, made vacant by the
transfer OF Rev. Mr.. Clymer to another confer
ence. Mr. Pheobus has been pastor of the
Church in Easton, and his position there will be
filed by Rev. Geo. r. Bristor, of the church at
St Michaels
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
wilmington Quotations. furnished by r. X. Rob
inson Co, Bankers, 4th and Market sta,
al O'Clock, p, NJ, to-day.
MERELY MEhrloMEp.

sFy-A JeB L-sozodont Purines, Sozodont Beau.
tiH y SCz don't Rratin all who use It. Sold by all
D.. Sgists and Perfumers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
F,AAMoIAL kNB u6aAA ERulAi.

The forty-fourth monthly meeting Of the Uns
l,r Loan Association was held last evening, at
which S440O sold at 81 SO premium.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Railroad HsuEs.

TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON.
For Philadephia-64b $50 $40, 1880 a m. 1220,
AGO. 400, b.4a, T.ln, 1920 p. N Sundays $50 p m.
For HelO YoTk-l.s0 a m ; 1870 and b.4Q p. m.
For BGltimore-iRba, 2Os and 1903 a m. Los and
n1T p. m
For the Deldrare r. RI, a. m, (fer Harrington.
Returning arrives at Wilmingt 10, p m. 1890
and 10 10 .. m. IS .. m. No Sunday trains.
For heto Caste-12.b5, 7, 1910 a. M, and $50 pm
For Codtesuile, Reading, &c.-ssO. and 1920 AN I;
Las and 800 D. m Sunday train at q. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR WILMINGTON.
$50, lO.s5 and 12uO a. m; 1910 290, 400, 800,
TOO g.0O and 1190 p. m. Sundays 300, 11.s0 p. Ia.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WHINING ON,
From Delatoare R.-S.O0 (from New CRstle)
1918 a m 800. s1b and p. M CThe two latter
are freight with passenger car attached.
From W. d R. R.-s15 and 11.aO a. m. 446 and
s.1o p. IN. nday train at p m.
Frm philaoelphia-12.49, 956 a. m 1928, 12.45l
s46, tDI, Sis, s25, 1890. Sunday l242 a. M, and
1880 p. m.
STEAMBOAT 8. NJ. FRLToN.
Ledp's Wilmington at $50 a. m. and 100 p. m.
returning leaves Philadelphia at $50 g. ., and 4lt
p. IN.
RE- gaa time tahlea for fnrthar narticnara
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

RAILROAD AoomENT-TRAIN WREcKED.-A fiat
car loaded with stone, attached to a freight
train on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central
Road, ran off the track, last Monday, when near
West Branch, throwing seven other cars down
an embankment, some twenty feet high. The
rails were torn up for some distance, and the
cars which were thrown down the embankment
were completely wrecked. Two brakemen were
injured, one seriously and the other but sli ghtly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

tTTe Have Tried Va Paper Collars and anu
N experienc nothing equal to the Santley in 4
ness, ana durability. trial will prove OuI
s. element correct. Sold by -
j, =. DODGHTEN,
4lO Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
NIagIstrute's Cases.
[Refore E.n Pnhl.1

Rosa Campbell was arrested on complaint OF
Mary ). Gregg. charging the former with com
mlttlng an assault and battery. Rosa was hnsd
the costs of the case and bound over for 5000
for her future good behavior,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

AssEssoR.-John Wood, Postmaster at Henry
Clay, is proposed for Assessor of Christian Hun.
dred. He is well qualified for the place, and
would make good officer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Fsneral rotlces
Burnham's " ater Wheel
anted-Furnished room
House for sale-J Walter
Houses for rent z Walter
Hardw ,re- Truman d Soaw
Proposals wanted-R Carswel
Dwelling for sale--Geo q Maris
st Clair HOtt Baltimore Md
Observation-Disclosures instruction
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Es-The only soap that will wash without rubbing
T. re DOLLAR REWARD sOAr."
~. II. ALMOND a BRO, Agents for Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

The HIaH SCHOOL QUESTION. Republican
says
g If the Board does not reverse it's decision al
the next meeting, the question will be fully ven
tilated, and it will be clearly shown that some
body is lacking in wisdom or courtesy"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

THE Excursions. - The excursions which left
this city, this morning, were generally well at
tended. The Y. NJ. U. A. excursion to Long
Branch had the smallest number of all, only
about two hundred persons accompanying it
Chester Heights filed nine cars, the party num-
bering about five hundred. The Brandywine NJ.
L. Sunday Schools took quite large party to
Pennsgrove and the excursion to Cape May wat
also largely attended.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

THIEvING IN CHRsTIANA HD.-Some rogues
entered the spring house of VIM b. Ocheltree
who occupies the farm OF Phit NINA Chandler.
near Centerville, last Friday night and carried
Off about thirty-fve pounds Of butter. They.
or another party, also stole the brown mare of
Sharpesa Wndle at Fairville. on the same night
and the wagon of his neighhor Lnderman neith
er Of which has been heard of up to the present
time. horse and wagon were also stolen from
another farmer in the vicinity, but they were
abandoned on the road, and we're recovered on
saturday. There appears to be nest Of thieves
in that section, aud measures should be taken
to ferret them out Rppub'itdn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
First-CIass Mercantile Printing.

We are doing book-work of standard
G"ality in all respects, specimens of which
10 shall be pleased to show.
We print every variety of cards, bill-heaJs,
ip'te and letter-heads, bank-cheques, tickets,
IL 'mmoth posters, sale bills, circulars, legal
b 'hks, books, pamphlets school and library
alogues, envelopes, tags, monthly state
IN, nts, constitutions and bylaws, visiting
rards, Labels for druggists, railroad tickets,
programmes, certificates, &C., &c.
Our machinery is all in good ORDER and all
run by steam. Our operations are carefully
systematized, our workmen skillful and will
ing to second our efforts to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

HURLocK's UNION CAMP.-The permanent
organization of the Board of Managers Of Hur
locks Union Camp Meeting has been effected by
the election of the following officers President.
Jas. E. Norman Yice-President. Stephen An
drews Secretary, Dr. Geo p. Jones Treasurer,
NJ S. Fletcher. resolution was adopted at
the last meeting OF the Board appointing a COM
mittee to invite the National Camp Meeting
Association to hold Il camp meeting on this
ground sometime during the summer of 1873
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
PLEASE THE BUSINESS PUBLIC OF
WILMINGTON.

We desire fair share of the Printing of
tie City. Within the last twelve months our
Job Work shows large increase, for which
"" return our thanks, and ask a continuance
OF favors.
fg Estimates furnished whenever desired.
Eg-Prices uniform.
F8'Prices lower than Philadelphia, because
or expenses are less.
E8-our rule is to allo,c no detectice cork to
iCdce the cBice,
Es'Work done promptly, according to
promise.
Ea-We furnish blotters, FREE, to our pa
irons, but cannot afford to supply the re-
mainder of mankind, on the same terms
Please send in your orders.
JENKINS 4 ATKINSON,
COMMERCIAL PRINTING Rooms.
+. q. FERRIS, Superintendent.
aug22 n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
NoTlCE.
4plitital aluticts.

"IIlRD WARD-'here will be a nomination
4 election he'd On hnrsd ~ evening, Aug. 10Th,
uhmOruw,l al JGhu Graham's Oillce, fourth and
Ma'ket,by tpr Republican voters VI the nrd WaId
fCr t.Hunelna Tor said Ward. Polls op II rom 7,
TIL O'Clock. aug2s 2t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
\ s~ARK MALE S MINARY.

THE NEXTTERM WILL COMMENCES SEPT, 4Tu,
Sessions and va ations VIII correspond with those
Vi DelaWare College. For circulars address
o,,x , MISS CHAMBE LAIN,
"uSO-lnW-Ild Newark, Del,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
q R TN II I'm G.
FALL CIRCULAR.

" COMMERCIAL PRESS" PRINTING ROOMS,
WILMlNGIoN, DEL, August, 1874
Our compliments to the Business Public.
We desire to inform them that we are pro-
Wild with every appliance for performing,
and are making specially of,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
Anhffs.

INJECTION
IL OFFICE OF THB WILMINGTON SAVINGS
FUND SOCIETY.
august ~ 1872
The Annual meeting OF this clety, will be held
at their uice,o ,on Monday, he I'd Of September next
from 10 To Ii O'Clock, A. NJ, To elect twenty-five
Managers for the ensuing year. The Managers
elect Will meet In the evening OF the next day Sept.
Sd, at ~ O'Clock, I organize the B9a d.
au2g7 1881 ALBERT W. SMITH, Treas.
IL OFFICE OF THE WILMINGTON COAL Gas Co,
No. $40 Shipley street,
August 2Tth 1879
An Election for nine Directors Of the wilmington
Coal Gas company will De h III a. the office, on
Monday the I'd day Of September next, between the
hours ~ and O'Clock, ?. NJ.
aug27tm #. j LAWSON, Secy.
NJ on 1ICR-The Tax Bills for the Second Distsct
~ are made out and ready for payment at the
CITY Hall between the hours of 5, and II A. M,
and 2, aid Z, p. NJ. A. CHANDLER,
Receiver Of Taxes,
je'2.f for Second District.
TENAKE NOTlUE.-persOns selling or dispOsing Of
Il property must notify the AssessOrs or they
will he held responsible for the tax, ALEXANDER
CIIANDLE Clio Washington street, North District
WIN. STILL Y, 2tl Poplar street, South District
AssessOrs Sixth street is the dividing line between
the two diatrictR ian26-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
#auttd.

Advertisements OF three unea are inserted under
this head three times for 80 cents1
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29

Total
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-08-29
New Advortisements, This Day.

80 See time tables for further particulars,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-07-06
Election of u Professor.

Special telegram to the Dispatch.
L LEXINGTON, VA, July 5.-The Board of
Visitors to-day elected Colonel D. w. Lyell,
of Richmond county, to the professorship OF
mathematics in the Virginia Military Insti-
tute, made vacant by the death of the Ia
mented Colonel j. W. AIassie, distinguished
graduate of che Virginia Military Institute,
and for several years assistant professor of
mathematics there. He presented the high
est testimonials and will bring to the dis
charge of the duties of the position the high
est qualifications and the fact that he was
Il gallant Confederate soldier and has an
empty sleeve will cause many Of his fold
comrades to rejoice at the honor conferred
upon him. He is now associated principal
of the Danville (ky.) Collegiate Institute.
The chair of civil engineering has not yet
been filled. The Board are still in session.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-07-06
MANCHESTER ETEMS.

MANCHESTER CoTyoN MILLs.--This estab-
lishment, Immediately at the end OF Mayo's
bridgeon the Manchester side of the river,
is now owned by u company, of which Cap
tain r. D. McIlwaine, of Petersburg, is pre-
sident. The whole interior of this large
manufactory has undergone great change
and improvement both in its arrangements
for room and increase Of machinery and
water-poWer.
1t now runs seven thousand five hundred
spindles and two hundred and twenty-five
looms carding machinery in proportion.
All of the machinery is Of the most improved
kind; that used in the carding-room was
made by Higgins, of Manchester, England,
and il beautiful in construction and seems
to do its work perfectly.
They now employ one hundred and
seyenty-five operatives aud turn off eight
Thousand yards of cotton cloth day. ~ :. !.
They have just finished u new .forebay.
which will increase their water-power. An
other lot of machinery is expected from the
North, and will beput into position promptly
after its arrival. "I t@# $50
The machinery from abroad was brought
to Norfolk, Va, by The Allan line of steam
ers. 1t was then forwarded by the Southside
railroad to Burkerille, and thence by Rich
mond and DanyIle railroad to Manchester,
where it was unloaded very near the MILL
The shipment, made over this roundabout
| way from Norfolk, cost in the end much less
| than if brought to Rockets by steamer and
| then carted to Manchester, with drayage and
| bridge. tolls at high figures. ....-... .,.....
Mir. Edward Graham, formerly Of Peters
burg, is the secretary and treasurer, and MIR.
| w. M. Robinson, of Manchester, supcrin-
| Lcndent Of the company.
| MORE ABOUT THAT BRIDGR.-The Town
| Trustees and Manchester Bridge Commits
! Sioners will meet Monday night to consult
| about widening and grading Semmes street ;
the earth from this improvement to he used
in making the approaches to the bridge.
| CHIcKES-THIEF ABoUT.-Nlr. John Walker
had his hcnncry broken into on Thursday
night and lot of valuable chickens of the
Brahma and game species stolen.