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Media still expects park-a beautiful one
Reading gas stock pays more than 10 pei
cent
Joe Jefferson has promised Rip to the
Readingites.
Isaac O. Derrick has been appointed, collec.
tor of borough taxes of Media.
---our friend Todd, Of the Chester Ne,os, COM
mands the Gartslde Rifles, OF that city.
The Friendship Fire Co., of Reading, has
been suspended from service for insubordina-
The boats of the steam tow line have begun
their regular trips between the Susquehanna and
Baltimore.
The Charter House in Media has been leased
to William Christman, of the st. James Hotel,
Philadelphia.
A little granddaughter of A. NJ Dobson,
Of o. West Chester, was found dead in bed on
Thursday morning.
-Emmor Fawoett, recently of Franklin Mills,
Neither Providence, has taken the steam flour
and grist mill at Thurlow.
james Mcconnell, residing at Glenn Mills
station, fell while at work, on Monday, and ex-
pired at once from heart disease.
"A weekly newspaper is soon to be started at
Birdsboro by Mr.. Freas, formerly of Norris.
town. The paper will be called The Birdsboro
Pioneer.
Baptism iby immersion is a new thing at
Havre de Grace, and about 1900 people or three
fourths of the town, turned out on Sunday to
see the rite performed.
There are 26 Loan Associations in Reading,
and plospering finely. Several others have run
out, and some Of those included in the count
above are winding up their affairs
The 4EJis Bel Air, Md. has been increased
in size form a 28 to a 80 column newspaper. and
is much improved. 1t now gives more reading
matter which has been its greatest want.
Ella, daughter of Geo. W. Rogers, of Havre
de Grace, was thrown into chill from exposure
while in perspiration, and she died from the
effects. Let this serve as a warning to others
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The Wilmington q RendInn Line.

FAVORABLE ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED -THr
BERKs COUNTY r. r. ALL CONTRACTED FOR
LARGE SALE OF W. q r. bonds. f,i a ..,l'- q
We are enabled to state that the Wilmington
II Reading Railroad Extension-frst from Birds
boro' to Reading, and thence to the Lehigh
River-is advancing rapidly toward successful
completion, and has, within few days made
several important steps of progress
The contracts for the graduation and mason
ry Of the upper half Of the Berks County Rail-
road, (referred to above as the extension from
Reading to the Lehigh, )were arranged last week
This portion is between Lenhartsville and Sla-
tington, and is generally light work, which can
be rapidly prepared for the track
Financial arrangements between the Whining
ton d Reading and the Berks County corpora
tions were also contaminated, by which the nine
miles OF road between Birdsboro and Heading
Il is done, and the iron to put down the track
is already provided by the W. d r. but a heavy
rock cutting has impeded progress. This will
now be promptly finished, and in four months il
10 expected that trains TO and from this CITY will
run direct between Birdsboro and Reading, over
the extension, without using as now the tracks
of the Philadelphia Il Reading
Another important matter is the sale OF all the
remaining Second Mortgage Bonds Of the Will
Inington Reading Il. r. A considerable
amount of these were unsod. The improving
prospects of the road have now enabled tho
Company to place the whole Of them, on salts |
factory terms, and enable it to perform all its |
part Of the development and extension
The PensylvAnia Legislature has presented to /
the Berks County Railroad the right of way |
through the city Of Reading, a passage which /
as we have from time kept the pub.
lie advised, the Philadelphia Il Reading
corporation, was determined to prevent, The
right of way is given through Front street,
the same on which the Berks County road pro-
posed to lay its rails, several months ago, under
authority Of the Reading City Councils The
passage OF the bill by the Legislature. it is OK
pected will settle the question. definitely, and
assure to the new road its way through Reading, |
In spite OF the efforts of the old line to crush Il
out. - - ''S ~
Within year. it is confidently hoped to have
our whole line. OF one hundred miles, between
wilmington and the Lehigh Coal Region, uta
the great manufacturing rict of Reading and
vicinity, completed and ready for operation.
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Attempted Murder at newark.

HUSBAND CUTS HIS wIPEs THRoAT-ARREsT Oh
THE CULPRIT.
Granville Batson, other wise known as ''Sid, ;
is colored resident of Newark, in the employ
OF William Bower. He has wife and family
with whom he has not been living on terms Of
marital affinity for some time past, but ii was
not supposed that the uncoDgenialty of the two
would over lead to serious personal violence
They often quarreled, but made it all up again
and there were periods when they seemingly
got along well together.
A few weeks ago.Sid says his wife made an at
tempt on his life by poison and this lead to other
and more serious quarrels, terminating, about )
o'clock, this morning,in the cutting of his wifes
throat by Sid with pocket knife. He cut two
gaahes, one on each side of her throat, and il
was supposed at first that the wounds must
prove fatal. She was still living, however, at 10
o'clock. ,=45f
Information of the attempted murder being
communicated to Esquire Ray, he placed q war
rant in the hands Of Evan w. Lewis, as a special
constable, who arrested BatsoD at his home The
crime was confessed, and Batson was sent over
to New Castle to await the result Of his wife's
injuries. RI -ei
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| THE FINAL ADJoRNMENT-ALL DONE EDEoENTIY AM
IN oRDER-BRINe TEARS FROM EYES UNUSED Tc
| wEEP-THE CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS.
| Special Correspondence of TIE Commercial.
| DOVER, April IL.
The Legislature adjourned to-day, at II o'clock
after Deing in session fourteen weeks. The mem
bers, the clerks, the Sergeant-at Arms, the mes
sengers, and the fireman. are all happy, being
in possession OF checks on the Farmers Bank Of
Delaware, for pay for their services-valuable or
| otherwise as the case may be--and by this time,
} are home relating to their families and friends
What they know about the Legislature
Both Houses were called to order at o'clock
in the morning, and after passing resolutions
providing for the supply OF fuel and light for
the next session, and to adjourn the General
Assembly on the 18th inst, resolution was Of
fered and adopted extending the thanks of the
Senate to Speaker Lesley for the Just and i'm
partial manner in which he had performed the
duties Of his office Following this, Senator
Records delivered written address, expressing
the kindest Of feelings for the Speaker the
Members of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms,
and Messenger. The address was quite lengthy
and made special reference to the good feeling
which had at all times existed between them en-
bers and between the two Houses Senator
Riddle followed in an address in which he ex-
patiated on the good fellowship existing on all
sides, and in a feeling manner spoke of the
meeting and parting of the present Legislature,
embodying kind words and good wishes for
their future welfare. Speaker Lesley replied in
a brief speech, at the close of which he ad-
journed the Senate sine die.
The Senate chamber was crowded with specta-
tors, and the pious andpathetio nature OF the ad-
dresses delivered made grave Senators as we'll
as grave spectators" weep gentle tears that
well became them.
In the House, but very little interest was
manifested, further than resolution of thanks
to the clerk and speaker, and a few parting
words from Mr.. Burchinal.
One fact worthy of note was the very temper
ate and quiet behavior which attended the last
hours of tue usually boisterous occasion of ad-
journing the Legislature. There was some wine
drank by a few OF the members and their
friends, the night prior to adjournment it is
true, but nothing beyond the limits of decency
and Responsibility"
One good result of the meeting of this Legis-
lature will be the improvements to be made on
the Capitol Building. Messrs Riddle Shakes
peare and Stockley, on the part Of the Senate,
and Messrs Lewes Thompson, VanGasken and
Martin, on the part of the House, are the Com
missioners appointed to remodel and repair
the old building. At a meeting held
recently. MIR. Shakespeare was made President
and DIR. Martin, Secretary. Another meeting
Will be held sometime in June, at which time
the Commission will have an architect present
and future arrangements will then be made No
better men could have been placed in charge of
Tins important work. j. A. A.
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New Castle Presbytery.

IT'S MEETING ro-MoRRow-LIsr OF THE WHINING
TON DELEGATION.
Tomorrow evening, the regular spring meet
ing Of the New Castle Presbytery, convenes in
the Presbyterian church, Snow Hill, Worcester
county, Md. 1t is understood that there will be
no business Of any special importance brought
before it, but its sessions will be devoted to the
general work of the church.
The following are the representatives from
the Wilmington Churches
Central
Primary, DIR. L. P. Bush.
Alternate, Charles Stewart.
Pastor, Rev. j. P. Conkly.
Hanover-Piimary, Samuel Barr; Pastor, Rev.
Lafayette Marks.
First Presbyterian-P Primary, Thos. McOorkle;
Alternate, j. M. Watson Pastor Rev. s. Il.
McKown.
West Church-Primary,J. G. Morrow; Alternate,
]. z. McLear.
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THE DAY AT THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH.

THE DAY AT THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH.
At no church in the city could the services oI
celebrating Easter Sunday have been more beau
ufnlly and appropriately conducted than at the
First Unitarian Church. The church was beau
tifully decorated aud trimmed off with flowers
and evergreens. The attendance was large at
all three of the services, which were of the most
interesting and impressive character. In the
morning, Rev, VIM. Parrot, Of the New Jerusa-
lem Church, occupied the pulpit, and preached
an eloquent and edifying sermon At this SER
vice, alarge collection was taken up--a special
collection customary on this occasion
In the afternoon, the services might appropri-
ately be termedthe Pastors day with children, 4"
as it was specially for the children, conducted BY
their pastor. Rev. Mr.. Israel. The little foll 8
were there in large numbers, and their beautiful
singing was rewarded with pretty boquet and
handsome card of merit.
In the evening large audience was present to
hear Rev. Mr.. Isreal preach a sermon on the
christian Idea of Immortality"
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
At st. Johns Episcopal Church, Brandywine,
services were held appropriately to the occasion
or Easter Sunday, as follows:
Carol service, at 6 o'clock, A. M; at 101<, full
service, with Communion; o'clock P. NJ, reg
ular service, with carols by the Sunday school
children. AT 7l6 o'clock p. NJ, carol SO rvices.-
The morning and afternoon services were large
ly attended and the singing by the children was
very fine.
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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.


l.f=l1 SENATE.
DOVER, April 12.
Senate met at o'clock A. M.
Senator Records offered the following Join
Resolution, which was adopted
| That W. M. Shakespeare be directed to pur-
chase coal wood and light for the use of the
| next General Assembly"
That the present General Assembly adjourn
sine die on the 18th day of April"
Committee on Accounts reported the claims
OF members and others against the Senate. The
report was adopted.
/ resolution prevailed allowing Frank O.
Smith, Sergeant at arms Of the Senate $50 As
AT 1890 o'clock the Clerk was instructed to
inform the House that the Senate was ready I G
| adjourn sine die.
Resolution of thanks was rendered Speak er
Lesley, followed by an address by Senator Ric-
ords.
The address Of Mr.. Records was seconded by a
feeling and impressive speech by Senator Riddle
The resolution of thanks to the Speaker was
adopted, when Mr.. Leslie responded to the ad- :
dresses Of Senators Rioords and Riddle and
addressed the members generally in terms kindly
and feelingly toward all. AT the conclusion of
his remarks, at II O'Clock, the Speaker adjourned
the General Assembly sine die.
HOUSE,
The House met at o'clock A. NJ.
Mr.. Maris offered joint resolution returning
thanks to the Clerk OF the House for the eff
cent manner in which he had discharged the
duties Of his Office. Adopted.
On motion OF MIR. Hickman, the joint resolu-
ton authorizing WIN. M. Shakespeare to pur-
chase coal, wood and light for the use of the
next General Assembly, was adopted.
The Senate joint resolution adjourning the
Legislature on the 18th inst, was concurred in
Mr.. Ferris offered a resolution, which was
adopted, extending the thanks of the House to
Speaker Burchinal for the able and impartial
manner in which he had performed the dnties
OF his office.
-. The Speaker replied in a few remarks, and
lie.
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The wife OF Robert Pierce, living noar Utica
N Y, was found dead in her home yesterday,
She il supposed to have been murdered by heI
husband. A four-year old girl says she saw hel
father do the deed. The murderer is at large
Mrs. Murphy and Mrs Leonard engaged in a
desperate fight in New York on Saturday, max
ing use of chairs and crockery as weapons The
former was fatally injured. Mrs. Leonard ia
under arrest.
The Marshall Housea at York, Me-, well known
and popular with number of our citizens, as a
summer resort has been sold to the sons Of the
original proprietor, and the firm 10 now e, 8.
MarshAll d Bro,
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The First National Bank of Toledo, Ohio, was
robbed few days ago of securities and money
amounting to 200.
The dwelling OF Philip Dolmeyer, at Parkers-
son of Dolmeyer, aged nine years persisted in
the flames.
Wheeling, West Virginia, was visited, Friday
afternoon, by violent storm Of rain, which did
considerable damage to property. Part Of the
was blowI down; also part of BradIeyis wooIa1
factory, "A number Of telegraph polss were
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Marrtagfs.

LAYToN-BENEDICT.-o the 18th day of March
last, in the Presbyterian Church, In st, Augustine
Florida, by the Rev. Cha9, o, Reynolds, Brevet
Major O. Rodney Layton, Capt 10th U. s. Imam
try, TO Clara H., daughter OF the late N. u, Bene-
diet Nj. ID.
Rh-Delaware papers please copy:
COLLINS-TRUEMAN.-o Wednesday evening,
April 9th, 1879, by the Rev. j. II. Alday, Charles
w, Collins, of Frankford, DEL, to Miss Emily
Trut man. OF Philadelphia.
TURNER-COUNT1Ss.-o the goth OF March, 1873
by Rev. j. b, MadduX, OF Chester, Daniel h, Tur-
ner to Sadie M. COunrss, or Wilmington
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CoRREoTIoN--S. r. BALL d Cove are re-
qnested to deny the report that s. r. Ball d 90 .
having such great number of orders, are un-
able, and are refusing, to do more work at pres
eht. We are assured that with but one or two
exceptions, such is not the case, and now TO
meet the great rush they have added still more
VINO favor them with their orders shall have
immediate attention. We advise all those who
desire wall paper, and window shades, to call
upon them and see an assortment that can not
be excelled.
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The" GREAT MAsToDoN" CIRCUS This morn
ing, Montgomery Queens Great Circus, with it's
beautiful procession, strange Arab visitors fer
oeious and monster animals, antiquarian cur
loslties, aud army OF riders, Ieapers, tumblers
and funny fools, pitched it's city OF gas-lit tents
among us. As series of grand exhibitions
projected on scale OF vast li6erality and credit.
able management, it probably has no rival, and
30 universally commands magnihc ent success
as to require but due PRONUNCIATION OF its ap-
pearance to insure ruse by Communities or
the marvellous performance of the Arab Athle-
tes, the Cleveland Herald says:
but, after all, superior as ID the general cir
Gus performance, it is completely oVershadowed
and almost eclipsed by the feats of the Arab
Athletes,i whose wild repertoire embraces a
multitude of frantic gymnastic essays, not
dreamed of in the muscular philosophy of
Chrstendom. Such bewildering and erratic
evolutions as they dive, wbirl and vault into,
under the apparent influence of ungoVernablo
impulse, would alone seem possible to one of
their native sand storms, while superadded to
theee dizzy conceptions are feats of tremendous
strength and delicate equipose which evidence
the possession of physical powers, little less than
miraculous. These, it will be remembered, are
positively the only performers of their race in
the country, and as this is their last visit, pre-
Wous to their return to Arabia, the opportunity
TO see them should be improved"
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VOL. VIII.--NO.. 2O25
DAiG1 GpmatertjAG.


The murderous act committed by the Modocs
is terribly bad in every particular. General
Oanby is sad loss to the country, and his
treacherous murder is a crime which shocks the
world Bnt to add evil consequences to the act
itself, there is the effect upon the public mind.
New strength will be added to the demands of
those who have opposed the Peace Policy. ="
and whs insist that the Indians must be ex-
tarmin ated
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Commercial Reports.


PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, April IA.
Cotton good request 2O@2O1<. Flour dull
superfne $49<@S51 extras $6@S6sl Penn
Ohio Indiana extra family Ss@6H Wheat firm
er western red $1,000 No one spring 70 corn
fair demand, yellow 62@D62 oats firnaer white
81 mixed 47Cd4s1S whlnkey dull, 81 gold 1881
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET
Beeves.dull but prices rather firmer common
to extra Penna and Western steers, 5081(c;
sheep rather dull 69794c; hogs dull lower
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oARLIsT SCARE AT BARCELONA.
MADRID, April IA.
1t was reported at Barcelona, yesterday, that
the Carlists were approaching the city. The
Volunteers assembled, but the report proved un-
founded
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The MADELY ANNIvERsARY,-Tbe second anni-
Versary of Madeley NJ. E. Sunday school was
observed, yesterday afternoon in the church.
large congregation was present, aud the exer-
clses were participated in with great interest.
upon, particular the solos, THE Beautiful
World, by little girl OF the school, aud ours
the Loss and not our Darlings," by a little boy,
also OF the school. Prof Clemmer presided at
me organ; The addresses by Revs. L. O. Mat
lack and l. NJ. Foreman and Samuel M. Har-
rington, Esq, were peculiarly pertinent to the
occasion and thoughtfully listened to. The
second anniversary very bright and happy
one. May there be many eucceeding ones.
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The WATER WIToH BuGaY.-Tho Water Witch
Fire Company have sold their buggy, a part Of
the proceeds of their recent fair, to James Mon
egan. This buggy is quite handsome one. and
the sum pad for 1t by Mr.. NJ. Was S160.
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feb15-1y
REMOVAL
The ARTISANS, SAVINGS BANK

Has been removed to its new location, In the Clay
ton House, where It is now open for business
Six per cent. has been regularly paid on deposits
since the organization of the Bank in 1861 and 1t
the expectation Of ihe Directors that the profits on
the acrued capita, and on the regular business viii
enable the Bank TO continue this rate Of dividends
Deposits are solicited from persons in the receipt
of regular incomes from Farmers, Mechanics and
Dealers, and from WidOws and Cbildrens Estates,
and from those whose business enables them t6
keep a varying balance of cash. ON which, II
placed with us, they will derive an income in the
shape OF
SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST,".
A rule of the Bank which requires notice to be
given OF the wlthd avail of Deposits but In all ordi
nary cases deposltors will be paid on demand
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM 8. hnLKs, EDWARD DARLINGTON,
GKoRdB W. BUsH, CLEMENT B. SMYTH,
M. L. LICHrKNSTKIN, GEORGE s. CAPKLLk,
JOHN T. MoLkAR, NATHANIEL R BENSON,
CHARLES W. Rowland, HENRY II. DURK,
JOB Ii. jackson, WM II. SWIFT
ANTHONY HIGGINS.
WIN. s. HILLES, President,
GEO. W. BueH, Vice President
aprl4-tt e. T. TAYLOR Treasurer.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Sanford tomorrow night at the Opera House.
There 10 dog at Davis Little Cigar Store
Around the corner" that eats pins and tacks. and
with as much relish, apparently, as it would a
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Your only chance to see Uncle Toms Cabin to.
morrow night.
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SECOND EDITION.
..r 2:s8O, p. M.
REPORT VI THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE sIGNAL sERvICE.
WASHINGTON. April IA.
Probabilities: For the Middle States, the
barometer will rise somewhat, followed, on Mon
day afternoon, by diminishing pressure, South
Westerly winds and generally hazy weather.
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THIRD EDITION.
$3.50 r. M.


BURNING OF A PULLMAN PALACE OAR.
NEW YoRK, April 13.
APullman Palace Car which cost twenty-five
thousand dollars was burned, this morning, at
Jersey City.
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TIT = CHESTNUT ST. (GIRARD ROW.
l. l. u - 1873 N. Eighth STREE, NE. Cor OF sth
and Cherry and No. 80 s. Eighth street, g. W. COR
Eighth and Fiibert sts., PHILADELPHIA.
HOOP SKIRTS Demi-Trails, Reception Trails,
Paner Tops, Apron fronts, Tape Fronts, &C, every
size and STYLE the best and cheapest in the market
PANIER BUsTLEs in 65 kinds and prices, Whole
sale and Retail, to meet the wants of ALL from 2sc
to $3.50.
CORSETS CoRSETS C0RSETS
Corsets at 81, 81, 60, and 66c.
COrsets at T5, 81, 50, 90 and Ole,
Corsets at 81. 90, 81 10, 81 10 and 81 81.
Corsets At g. 26. 81 II, 81 8s. 81 30, 81 90.
Corsets at l 81, 81 rs 81 SO, 50, 81 as
Corsets ats So 80 I5 g 49, So, 50 as o. So So T5
IS IS, -, s. 25, 81 So IS So rs, &C. Sc so, &c M
TO SLIPS Misses Corsets, Sic. to 81 s5.
LADIES' UNERGARMENTS, superior style and
finish, and cheapest, in philadelphia. Muslin Skirts
Night Dresses, Drawers, Chemises, &c, from which
we make special discounts in prices, in order to
reduce our present Immense stock. Save time and
money by examining our assortment and prices
special attention given TO 1ing orders received by
mail. WIN. T. HOPKINS.
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LIZ o. MOORE keeps News. ONCE and Station
He apr121m cry at N. h. Cor. 7TH a KING