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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
FROM DOVER.

WILMINGTON WESTERN RAILRoAD-LEdIsLATIoF
ADVERSE TO wILMINdroN-THE MoRTaAdE TAX
STATE AUTHORSHIP, ETC., ETo.
Special Correspondence Of aie Commercial
Dover, Jan. 20.
The amendment to the charter OF the Delaware
and Chester County Railroad Co., Wilmington
& Western has passed the House, and will be
passed. no doubt, by the Senate, tomorrow
morning. 1t increases the amount Of bonds aii-
thorized to be issued by the Company from s6Oo.-
600 to 81, 500, 900.
The Senate, to-day, has dispatched very little
business II succeeded, however, In disposing
Of the bill increasing the number OF Trustees OF
the Poor for Wilmington, it being lost by vote
of to 1, Riddle voting alone in the Affirmative.
1t had already passed the House, and the motive
for defeating it is difficult to understend unless
it be 8 chronic and impenetrable resolution of
the Senate to vote down everything calculated to
benefit the people Of Wilmington.
In the House q considerable amount OF BUSH
ness was dispatched and the bill presented by
MIR. Clark, Of Red Lion repeating the clause in
the State tax bill, by which holders Of mortgage
are allowed to collect the tax from the borrower,
was defeated, by the close vote of ayes and 10
noes, (Messrs. Hutchinson OF New Castle, and
Thompson OF Sussex, absent) Three Demo-
Gratis, Messrs. Clough, Jones and Davis, voted
with the six members present from New Castle
county, In favor of the measure.
In regard to the modification of the Usury Law,
opinions differ somewhat as to the prospect but
if 30 much is accomplished As a reduction of the
penalty to the excess of interest, 1t will be agree
ably surprising. There seems to be considers
BILE disposition to "do something" but the
strength of inertia is more likely to prevail.
A contest for the appointment of State Audi
tor is in progress. The term of the present in
cumbent, DIR. Ellegood, expires next week, and
there is some expectation that Governor Ponder
may make an appointment, differing from his
course in the Recorder OF Deeds appointment
before the office is vacant The prominent as
pirants are DIR. Ellegood, Martin Harrington, H.
O. Wolcott, George Hawkins, and Robert HIll.
The members of the M. E. Church, in this
town, will make an eff ort to retain for another
year the services of their present pastor, Rev.
J. b. Merritt who has been with them two years.
MIR. Merritt is the chaplain OF the Senate, and
has ably served the Dover charge.
This evening, John 0'Byrne delivers his leo
ture on THE Orusades,' in Music Hall. The
eloquent counsellor arrived in town. to-day.
Among other prominent arrivals are Andrew o.
Gray, Esq, of New Castle Gov. Ponder; Har-
beson Hickman of Sussex Albert Thatcher, Al
derman Vincent, from Wilmington and Judge
Layton of Georgetown. Most of these have bus
mess, it is supposed, with the Legislature.
J. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
peIawnre gIalorIcal soclety.
SPECIAL MEETING. LAST EVENING,

bFLUIhIl MEh11Nul I4h5I HFElN'INua
The Delaware Historical Society held a spe-
cial meeting last evening, in pursuance to no
tice given, DIR. II. +. Askew presiding.
The President, on calling the meeting to or
der, stated the object, and referred appropriate
" to the loss the society had sustained in the
death of William 4. Read, Esq, one of its old
est and most honored members.
DR.. L. p, Bush also, in feeling manner, re-
ferTed to the deceased, and on his motion the
following committee was appointed to represent
the society at the funeral DR.. L. p. Bush,
Walter. Rev. t. G. Littell and Rev. Dr.. Frost.
On motion Of Rev. DR.. Frost, the following
Committee Was appointed to prepare an appro-
pirate minute to be placed upon record in the
Society; Dr. II. +. Askew, DR.. L. p, Bush, and
Chancellor ID. H. Bates.
After making arrangements for insuring the
property, the Society adjourned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
e.a oeearrsalee .. 80 I.lhnoree.
AsTuDENr FATALLY sckLDRp-MELANoHoLY PAL
ss so TfoIuAAeL S.t D .fr'

AsTUDESr FATALLY sokLDEn-MELANoHoLY PAR
'sa TfoULARs. 80 -'''
On Saturday, the 25th, Robert NJ. Abbott,
student at swArthmore College, whose home is
at bethlehem, Pa, died at the College, from
scalds received few days previously. The cir
Cumstances were very sad. The lad had been
bathing and had turned the hot water into the
considerable quantity had flowed, Robert by
some accident, fell into the tub. He was alone
and the precise circumstances are not known,
though it is thought that he may have climbed
upon the frame partition of the bathroom
(Which as is common, does not extend to the
ceiling Of the main room and have fallen from
it. lie dressed himself partly, and went to his
his room, and Immediately received every atten-
ton, but the scalds upon his spine aud feet
we're very severe and death ensued, as already
BtAted
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
A Police eommIssIon.
Especial TO the CommercIal,ll

EITENsIvE DELEGATION AT DOVER FROM WHINING
ToE-wHAT THEY DEsIRE-A DEMooRATIo OAU-
Gus. -r H. 1f-
Especial to the Commercial f..
DOVER, Jan. 80.
VIC. Whiteley, Chas. B. Lore, H. B. McIn
tyre, W. II. Quinn, James 2. Hayes p. b.
Huested, John 2. Springer, and ". L. Gilbert,
compose the party Of DemocrAts who came down
on city business last night.
They immediately repaired to the Capitol,
when private meeting was held in the Senate
Chamber, admitting the Democratic members Of
both branches. 1t is said they have . petition
with some 600 names for alteration in the City
Government, pArlioularly for the appointment
Of Police Commissioners. The caucus continued
to a late hour, and Ns proceedings 1t is hoped to
keep secret. will inform youor tn EN-, in good
time
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Weather Hsssks.
nrrosr OF TEE sIasAI sraYIoE.

REPORT OF THE sIasAL SERVICE. l, ,,.
WAsHMaToN, Jan. 80. 4
Probabilities For the Middle States, falling
Barometer, rising temperature, increasing cloud
iness, with fresh and brisk Southerly 20 Westerly
winds over the Northern portion. -
RgroRTED DAILY AT PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. 1, BoY's
DEPARTmENr.
WILMINGTON, DEL, Jan. 2Sth, 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Temper Height Dew Wind Snow
atnre Of Baron Point Fall,
17.5o 1922 in. 49.167o NNW in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Police court.

James Harten was arrested by officer Thomas
for drunkenness, disorderly conduct and for as
sultng Sarah A. Lucas, his boarding mistress.
Mrs Lucas to defend herself used stove poker
quite freely about his head which brought the
claret TO the surface very freely James this morn
ing in addition to his rough usage was compelled
to pay fine of 49, 90 and further held in $200 TO
keen the peace,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

On the Northwest exposure of Judge Brad
marked 10 degrees below zero, at 1880 this A. M |;
at James Aiken's, T16 King street, 2 below and
at Eli Garrests, corner Of Broome street and
Delaware avenue, early this morning, 1t was 10
below 1t was also 10 degrees below zero at
Henry Latimer's aud Joseph BancToft's.
MIR. Henry PretZschner states that his ther-
mometer stood this morning at l5 below zero.
George G. Lobdells stood Ut IA below. Mr..
Pret2schner resides on Pennsytvania avenue,
near Union Street. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Tho Cold Weather.

SOMETHING UNPRECEDENTED IN WILMINGTON
THE MERCURY TEN BELOW zERo-ARorIc SEVER
ITY SOUTH OF MASON AND DIxoNs SACRED BOUND
AIRY.
The present severe weather is believed to be
without precedent in Wilmington. Certainly 80
great degree of cold has not been known for
many years. The mercury fell below zero, early
this morning, and remained 30 until about 0
o'clock. Fortunately there was no wind what
ever, and with the still, dry air, the extreme
severity was not SO apparent.
The thermometer Of e, Bringhurst d Co., At
9th and Market Sts., registered the following:
At midnight, degree above zero. n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Marrtages.

KILMER-DEwEES -on the 18th inst, in Philadel-
phia by the Rev. T. A. Fernley George d. Kimer
TO Willie Devices, both Of this city.
PEoPLBS-FoUT.-on the 23th inst, at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents Wilmington, Della
ware, by ths Rev. Geo. A. Latimer, William Henry
Peoples 10 Mary Jane Fout.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
1Eaths.

HOLDET.-On the 9th inst, Of dptheria, Cora c.,
only daughter OF Willis g., and Emma NJ. Holden,
in the Tth year OF her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral to leave the
residence of her grandmother, Eliza Holden, 4l9
washington street, on Friday afternoon at 81
o'clock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

FELL IN A sToRE.-A boy about 10 years of
age, server Of milk, entered the drug store Of
~ Bringhurst and Co., about an hour after sum
rise, this morning, and Immediately fell upon
the floor in bennmbed condition. Upon exam
lnation it was found that his pulse was slow.
de was placed over the register, and with the
aid Of restoratives was revived and enabled to
proceed on his way. He said his grandfather
Was frozen 10 death several years ago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Spain.

DEFEAT or THE cARLIsTs, WITH AZ KILLED.
MADRID, Jan. so.
The Caflists, under the care of Santa Cruz,
have been defeated by the Royal troops.
Forty-seyep insurgents were killed and over
one hundred were wounded. ..a
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
p RICE TWO CENTS.
THIRD EDITION.
M.
New Jersey. -

. New Jersey.
THE EDWIN STEVENS CASTLE ON FIRE.
NEW JERSEY, Jan. 80.
The Castle of the late Edwin Stevens, near
Hoboken, is on fire, and the interior, with its
valuable contents, will be destroyed. .
THE FIRE cHEoHED. --- -..
The fire at Stevens Castle was checked at
noon. IL - !.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
BANKING HOUSE
OF
JAY COOKE s. Co,

IL
OF
JAY COOKE y CO.,
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company now has
in full operation, with regular daily trains ssi miles
of road. distance Of nearly 200 miles mere IL
constructed. The Minnesota section, immediately
ness including local trafc and the large carrying
trade of the Northwestern British ssttlsmsnn and
the Hudsons Bay Company Ths recently CON-
pleted section of sixty-nve miles, on the Pacific
coast, at once commands profitable business ,be.
tween Puget Sound and Columbia River, heretofore
done by coastwise steamers. On the opening of
spring, with more than 800 miles Of road in regular
operation, the company win control the extensive
and productive trade Of the Upper Missouri, much
of Montana and the Northwest. The earnings OF
the road for 1873 will be large.
Arrangements for pushing construction vigorous
ly the coming year are progressing satisfactorily.
OF the nearly ten million acres of land accruing
to the Company in connection with the portion of
the road now virtually constructed some two mill
lions acres of excellent average quality arc in the
market and their sale and settlement progressing.
The average price thus far realized is $3.50 per acre.
which is at the rate of more than 100000 per
of road for the whole grant.
The Company has already begun the process of
redeeming and cancellins its First Mortgage Gold
Bords, as they are now being received st s1.1O in
payment and exchange for the Conpanys lands.
With these accomplished results and most favora-
bic prospects, the Company ia now selling its First
Mortgage 1850 Bonds for the purpose Of completing
its line o; road. We recommend them asa well Sc
cured and unusually profitable investment. They
have the following elements of strength and safety:
They are obligation OF a strong corporation; they
are First Mortgage on the Road, Its right Of way,
telegraph lines. Equipments and Franchises, and q
first lien on its Net Earnlngs In addition TO this
usually sufficient security, there is pledged for the
payment Of principal and interest q Land Grant Of
1880 acres per mile of road throngn the States and
956OO through the Territories The rate Of interest
(seven and three tenths per cent gold is equal now
to about currency. Gold Checks for the semi-
annual interest on the Registered Bonds are mailed
to the Post once address OF the owner.
Ali marketable securities are received In exchange
on most favorable terms.
FOR SALE BY
JOHN NIcLEAR & SON.
dec9l-6t-j JAMES -6tof-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

TRIP VAN wEELE," BY Nh. KEANE.
There was quite good audience, last ever ng
at the Opera House, to witness Mr.. Joseph II.
Keane's impersonAtion Of Rip Van Winkie. 1t
was we'll received, and Mr. Keane has undoubt, d.
ly added to his popularity in this city.
The performance will be repeated this eveni &
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

vorce A. A. MoKain, Susan DuhAdaway, and
Margaret A. Wilds, are also pending. The Gases,
therefore, disposed Of, or being considsred, are
about twenty ia all.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
California.

RESALE OF THE cAIIFoRsn NORTHERN PAclnc
RAILROAD. N ~
SAE FRANoIsoo, Jan. 80.
1t is reported here that the Central Pacific
Railroad has sold back the California Northern
Pacific road to its original owners, and that they
are now negotiating with Thomas A. Scott, for
it's sale to the Pennsylvanis Central .l e4
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Commercial Rsperts
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

FHulADELFHIA HAtHEfbs
- PHILADELPHLk, Jan. 80.
Cotton steady, 21@21.75; Good -four firm 9th
ers dull Supers 4,50@5 25; Extras 697.25 !;
Penn extra family, $1,000 Ii Wheat active at
full rates, red 90@97 White, 2.20; Corn active,
yellow 59@60 Oats dull 44GD52; WhiakeY 9b
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
The Cold Spell.

STATE OF THE MERCURY AROUND U.s.
PHmADEhPHIA Jan 80.
The thermometer at Reading marked. at A.
NJ, 2s to 80 degrees below zero. --'-'
This is the coolest spell experienced for 40
years. .t.ss....
At Oxford, Pa, it was 33 degrees below
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

ACCIDENT AND DETENTION. extra freight
Train south, on the p, W. d B. Railroad. met
with a mlshap, at ak o'clock this morning, while
crossing the Gunpowder bridge, which prevented
gle one at this point. The trucks under one of
the cars gave way, letting it down upon the track
several hours were consumed in its removal, and
the trains both ways were delayed by il. A spe-
olai engine was provided for the Delaware train,
and 1t went on to Philadelphia, arriving in due
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Germany.

cock has maze response to the Committee Of ar
rangements and consents to make the presen-
tation speech on the occasion OF the delivery
OF the Delaware Battle Flags to the Historical
in April the day to be fixed hereafter. Gem
erals Hartranft, Owen and others will be pres
ent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
Ii EALDs' HY0EIAR HOME.
Cor. Van Bursn st. and shaIIcross Ave-,
WHINING TON, DEL.
PUSEY HEALD, M, d.. \ -


MARY Il. HEAfb, M. B., PHHslcIAFS
marl9-1yof
This new, first class Institution for the Hygienie
Treatment OF 1nvAlids-without Medicines-,has now
been in successful operation for 1ifteen monthA
with patients from seventeen States and Terrttorek
In the HYGIENIo TREATMENT Of the sick, we repu-
diate the entire system OF drng-gving as not only
utterly faacious, but terribly destructive to health
happiness and life Medicines such as are daily adj
mtnstered to sick persons, IL given to those in Wig
orous health, would inevitably make them ILL Rea-
son, Nature, and true Science must and do condemn
such Healing az Art"
We rely solely upon natural niedF8 which include
an appropriate combination of wholesome Food,
Pure Air, Various forms OF Tepld, Hot and Cold
Baths In Pure, Soft Water, Swedish Movements for
the strengthening Of feeble muscles, the relief of
c0ngested organs, and equalization OF the ercula-
ton. Magnetism, Sun Baths, Abundant Sleep and
Rest, Outdoor Exercise, Proper Clothing, Recrea-
ton, etc.
DR. N. Il. HEALD gives especial attention to
ladies, as does DR. p. HEALD to gentlemen.
Cases visited in Town or Country.
marle-Tn, Th&Sat-fp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
SECOND EDITION,
$3.50. p. M.
BsatpaSsiLyy.'

Henfunky.
aRGGBnr ANTICIPATED An raa LExmdfoE xnEo-
1IoH -7fI
OrNoIENATI, Jan. 40.
Trouble is expected at the municipal etection
in Lexington, Kentucky.
The negroes have rendered payment of taxes
to collectors who refuse to receive them, and
they will not be allowed to vote without pay
ment has been made. U. 8. troops have been
sent there to preserve the place.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

Cough, Te-nTeFrow Evening.
No one will forget that John B. Coughs great
lecture takes place ON tomorrow evening, ct
the Opera House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

HoOKs AND STAPLES for step-laddefa, nom IS
II to a inches, in stock; also, the various sizes
Of strap, back.nap, and other hinges az
TRUMAN q SHAWB
No. ss5 (Eight Thrty-pve) Market St, below Ninth,
,PhilgdelbhfR
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
PENNINaToN vB PENNINaroN,

Mary Pennington, of Brandywine Hundred pc
ittions. She was united to Isaac Pennington. in,
July. 1919; she lived with him until April, 1870,
at Chester. He is "habitual drunkard" she
supported herself and children her husband
lived on her earnings. Various affidavits are on
file supporting petition, mostly from residents
Of Chester. 1t would be fair inquiry whet her
and this State only adopted IS such lately.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
PEBBLES VS.. PEBBLES.
JONES vs. JONES.

Anna Jones, of Wilmington, prays a divorce
from Henry Jones. She was married in Noyem-
Der, 1868, and her husband deserted her in Feb
ruary, 1859 Nicholas Jenney, her father, has
her petition. She has not heard from Henry
for over three years.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

A NEW STOCK Of Men and wOmens Arctics,
= = ''' 'ND' GEo. W. STONES
ian30-9t No. Q Water street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30
5selp advertisements.

NE ORTON'S patent lever cork-drawers enable In
lvh vallds and weakly persons TO easily draw the
corks from bottles, and without disturbing their
contents. Sold by 49,
TRUMAN a SHAW,
No. ssb eight Thirty-nve) Market st below Ninth,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-30

WILMINGTON Il WESTERN RAILRoAD-LEdIsLATIoF
ADVERSE TO WILMINGTON MoRTGAdE TAX
STATE AuDIroRsHIP, ETC., ETC.
Special Correspondence Of he Commercial
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE SALARY BILL,

RETESrhSCE OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS FOR VOTING
FOR THE NEW SALARY GRAB--THE TRUTH OF Mr.
DAwEs's PREDICTION REAIHED-THE LAST TEST
VOTE ON THE BILL IN DETAIL.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUYEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-Not a few members who
voted for the salary grab last night
would to-day gladly give up the extra
$500 q year they are to get by it if tthey
could change their votes. The bill does not look
well to them by daylight it did last night when
their vision was befogged by the vaporings of DEM
agogism that made the air murky. They begin
already 70 realize the truth of Mr.. Dawes
prediction, that public opinion would condemn
this new increase of pay with as much severity as
il did the famous steal of last Winter. There is
no excuse for them they had warning enough. II
they honestly desired to undo the wretched work OF
the last Congress, their course plain that
they could not possibly go astray. When the
Hurlbut substitute was offered they had
only TO vote it down to give oppor-
tunity for the square and complete repeal
bill, brought in by Mr. Hale under express instrnc
tions Of the House, to have been reached for imme
date action. Later. when the Hurlbut substitute
had been adopted, when its Objectionable character
had been fully exposed, they could have voted
against the previous question on the passage of the
bill as amended, and by doing opened the way for
motion Of recommittal with instructions, which
Mr.. Hawley of Connecticut gave notice he should
make And still later, when the bill came to the
final vote they could have killed it, knowing, as
they did, that honest repeal bill could be intro
duced on the next Monday and passed under sus-
pension of the rules.
The following was the last test vote on the bill
Republicans in Roman, Democrats i'll italics, and
Liberal Republicans in small capitals:
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE SPANISH SURRENDER
DEPARTURE OF THE vIRGINIUS FROM
HAVANA.

HAVANA.
'hAfificAuoS AMONG NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
IhE CuBAES-PROCLAMATIoN OF The CAIAIN-
GfNEBAL-ExCITEMENT IN THE CAFES.
liRox SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRiBUNE.l
HAVANA, Dec 1.-THE Yirginius was quietly
lowed ont of the harbOr of Havana before daybreak
this morning, long before the formal opening of the
port TO the admission departure of any other
vessels. As yet the news is not sufficiently known
for its full effect upon the people of Havana 10 be
apparent. This evening the cafes will probably be
thronged by Spaniards, where the matter will be
thoroughly discussed, and, although well-informed
people here expect that there will be no organized
attcnpt at disturbance yet there may be some spOn
taneous fights among more enthusiastic partsans.
Inc precise destination of the vessel ~ not yet
known, but it is supposed that she has been taken
toward Key West
Last night at the Cafes Louvre and TacoD. as well
as other places of popular resort, excited crowds
gathered and renewed their threadbare threat to die
peiofe surrendering the vessel and thus preserve
the honor of their country. Even the waiter who
Drought me lemonade at the Louvre declared that
he too would die for his country and finding that
was not disposed to argue the proprety OF such a
course left me with sneer on his cOuntenance and
with remarks expressive of his for the insOlent
demands Of ''los AmericanosD Much of this excite
ment last evening was due to the publication OF
proclamation by Captain General Jovelar calling
attention to the fact that as the honor of Spain and
Cuba required the signing of the protocol and as his
personal honor pledged TO surrender the vessel,
l was essential that the conditions of the contract
should be fulfilled and the vessel surrendered in
safety. He also threw in q few complimentary and
soothing phrases; hut if the proclamation was in
tended to quiet the pOpulace. it certainly fell far
short Of the desired result Indeed it had about the
same effect upon the Spanish HavaDese that red
cloth well shaken would have upon Spanish bull.
Had the demagogues known last evening that the
vessel was TO be taken out to-day, some Of them un-
doubedly would have made another attempt to de-
str0y her. Such of the Americans who know of the
departure exultlin the vindication of the dignity OF
the United States and the other foreigners also
well pleased. The Cubans will be depressed, how
ever for in the peaceful solution of the Virgnius
complications they witness the flight of prospective
aid for the Cuban revolution. There is some little
fear expressed by the tmid that there may be some
demonstration against the Americans and the Gu
bans; but beneath all the swagger exhibited on the
surface there great fear of further trouble with
the United States. Of course, no prominent Ameri-
can is proof against the knife of an assassin but
there will scarcely be anything which will partake
of the character of a general attack upon our cti
zens. The Poz de Cuba, in An editorial entitled
the Voice of Authority urges compliance with the
orders of the Government.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
VERDICT IN THE LYNN ETHER CASE.

BosroN, Dec. 1S.-The inquest on the recent
death OF woman while under the influence OF ether at
Lynn came 10 end Tuesday, but verdict was not
reached until this evening IL spite OF the testimony OF
nguished physicians that the operation might have
been performed without ether and that the woman
might have lived for years the operation had not been
performed the jury found after two evenings discus
nop that Mrs. HOmsns died from the combined effects
OF sulphuric ether aud extreme nervous exhaustion
while undergoing u trivial surgical operation and the
i,rv further found that the ehersaton and operation
ware properly performed and that prompt, energetic
and All necessary measures were employed ~ resusci
tat ne pltent.