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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
The BIbIe In the schools.

TROUBLE BREWING AT DRowNTowN BETWEEN THE
CATHOLICS AND PROTEsTANIs - THE SCHOOL
TO BE CLOSED.
Within the unpretentious littlo village OF
Browutown, our near neighbor, and connected
with Wilmington by footpath Of boards, ID a
public school, known as No. 2O11. 1t has 7S
pupils, and is maintained as other country
schools are kept up-by tax levied upon the
people Of the district. The Commissioners are
Dr.. Brown, the founder of Browntown, and
Messrs. Russell, Webb and Lawrence and the
interest which they take in the school may be
not been had inside the school room since the
llth Of last October.
There is nothing eectaran about this SCHOOL
and 1t is attended alike by the children OF Gath
Olics and Protestants, AZ all public country
schools are. The teacher, Miss Ella W. Finney,
Of Philadelphia, is, however, Protestant, and
Insists upOn reading the Bible in the school as
the opening exercise, each mornings custom
which she has always maintained elsewhere,
and in which she is backed by the ProtestAnts
But majority of the children are Catholics,
and their parents objeat TO the maintenance OF
a custom which is distasteful to them. Sew
eral times the Bible has been spirited away from
the school room, but its place has always been
supplied before the school was opened, and one
morning this was deferred until 10 O'clock, and
until another Bible could be procured.
As a last resort, the Catholics now refuse, we
understand, to pay their taxes, and the Protest
ants insist that they ought not and will not be
taxed to educate Catholic children. Hence the
closing OF the school is daily looked for, and the
teacher is expecting long vacation. The whole
affair is conducted quietly, but with great bit
terneas, and from present prospects reconcile
alton Of the differences is impossible.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.
1--WE really feel sorry for the ex-Marshal."-
Ene.,t E,.asfnd March 04lh

1--WE really feel sorry for the ex-Marshal."-
Eoery EUeling, March 24th.
They begin TO call Hartranft "the veto Gov
ernor." ALI right; he only vetoes bad bills.
An exchange says: 'Fifth Avenue Hotel
girls sleep in their shoes" They must have
very large foet.
Miss Patti Josephs, whom our readers re-
member as handsome young lady attached to
the Davenport Troupe, was married, on Sunday,
to j. II. Fitzpatrick, of the Chestnut st. Theatre.
-Crocker, the local editor Of the Norristown
Herald has been presented by his military friends
with a revolver, and now "B. Dadd" cannot write
his jokes in peace. for watching which way the
muzzle of the local mans "weapon" is pointed.
Sixty bushels Of peanuts to the acre is the
Kansas crop.
Where might You expect to find cows
pedigree In acattle-log.
The Spanish crisis has ended and there
have been no changes in the Cabinet.
1t is reported that Don Carlos has re-
nounced his claims to the throne of Spain.
james Dixon, formerly U. s. Senator from
Connecticut, died yesterday, in Hartford, aged
50.
Rev John s. Wilson, D. D., a well-known
Presbyterian minister, died at Atlanta, Ga, yes
terday.
--AKentucky man claims to have discovered a
method Of planting hair on the human body and
making it grow.
The total number Of blind persons in Penn
syvaniA as shown by the last census, foots up
1,767, making one blind person to every 1898
inhabitants.
1t has been very cold in Italy during the
past few months and Americans complain Of
the want Of means for protecting themselves
there against the cold.
A milliner at Defiance, Ohio, walked into a
church recently, and rawhided business man
who had slandered her. The minister halted
until the affair was over.
Real Admiral Montgomery, who died at
Carlisle, Pa, on the 25th, was mi1shipman on
Perry's flagship, Niagara, in the victory on
Lake Erie, September 1914.
An oil-well was struck on Tuesday in Fair
View District, Pennsylvania. which is producing
at the rate Of six hundred barrels per day. The
well is one Of the largest in the United States.
AN exchange say that one man offered to
keep the snow shoveled off Rhode Island all
winter for 800, but the contract was not compile
ted, as the State authorities were not willing to
give him more than $31 90.
The Paris Courts have found General Free
mont guilty of swindling, in connection with the
sale OF bonds OF the Memphis and Ell Paso Rail-
road Company, and sentenced him to five years
imprisonment, Fortunately for himself he is
/. in this country, and will not be locked up.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
south New Jersey Affairs

James Bodine, late of Davis hotel, Philadel-
phia, has purchased the new hotel in Woodstown
for SIG, 900, and has moved in.
The Sur Of 4te Cape recently sued sub
scrber for $1S3. l4
Cape May peach crop it is thought has not
been injured by the cold winter.
+ DIR. NJ. NJ. Beesley has been reappointed School
Superintendent for Cape May.
The Clarlsboro Episcopal church has been
presented with handsome silver communion
set by one of the lady Pensioners.
Gloucester county has ,347 school children,
and has received State appropriation to the
amount of $94, ,408. 0l for school purposes.
A ghost is said to perambulate the streets Of
Woodbury..
On Thursday OF last week Mr.. Daniel II.
Moore, OF Dividing Creek. Cumberland county,
went to Bridgeton with load Of oysters, and re-
turned home apparently In good health. After
returning home, his famay thinking he staying
out doors longer than necessary found him lying
dead, having died while in the act of ungearing
the horse.
The father of Hugh Sweeney was in Bridgeton
and Millville last week, endeaYoring to get the
signatures Of the jurymen, who rendered a YER
dict against his sou to sign petition for par
don. He failed to get any signers.
vineland has paid over 100000 for schools
during the last four years.
The Millville election was run ON the temper
ance issue. No license carried the day trium-
phantly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
FROM DOVER.

RuMpUs OVER Mr.. PRIDEs MISREPRESENTATION OF
ExpULsIoN-THE ACTION REooNsIDERED-LIvBs
LY DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
Special Correspondence of the Commercial.
Dover, March 27.
For sometims there have been complaints made
by members of the Legislature, in regard to
the severity of expressions in Mr.. Pride'z let
ters to your contemporary. Eoery ECentng. In
some sketches Of the members which he wrote.
early in the session, he alluded, rather disparag-
ingly to the abilities of Speaker Burchinal OF
the House, who is regarded here with great res
pect by members of both parties, and who pre-
tides with fairness and general satisfaction.
some Of the members of the Senate, especial
" Speaker Lesley, have also been stirred up, at
various times. Tho consequence OF it all was
that to-day, Mr.. Shelldrake, having first sent to
the Clerk and had read, & letter in EUery Eoef-
iiq of Wednesday, signed :" W. s. p" which re
nected very shatpy on the action Of the House,
in reference TO the Doran case. offered resolu-
ton that Mr.. Pride be deprived the privilege OF
the floor. This was adopted, by vote OF IL to .,
the five Republican members who we're present,
and Dr. Martin, of Sussex County, voting in the
negative.
Gpou the adoption Of the resolution, Mr.. Pride
retired over the railing into the lobby, and CON
tinned his reporting. This afternoon, he was
not present in the House. Dover gentleman
psriorming his work for the Wilmington Asse-
eGted Press. Before adjourning, DIR. Thomp-
aon of Sussex. offered resolution, reconsider
ng the expulsion, and it prevailed.
Ii must be said, in fairness to both sides, that
the members who felt hurt at Pride's references
to them have either spoken to him on the sub
ect Oh had others to do, SCION repeated. occasions,
but he strongly entertained views contrary to
theirs, and rather courted expulsion, as an adj
yertsement.
lively debate took place in the Senate, this
afternoon, between Senators Riddle aud Lesley,
on the passage OF the bill relating to lnlict-
nonts, convictions, and punishments, in the U.
S. Courts, OF persons violating U. >. laws.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
NeiEhborinR Counties.

-NTinshall Baker has been appointed mail
agent between Philadelphia and West Chester.
The colored people of South Chester are
forming a cooperative manufacturing COM
pAny.
The official vote against license in Delaware
county is AIS Chester City gives a majority
for license of 203-which reduces the majority
in the county against license to 205.
Investigation proves that the fruit trees in
Delaware county, are not injured to the extent
it was at first supposed Nursery men state
that they find perfect cherry, pear and apple
buds, and the inner bark is green and sappy.
The peach, the tenderest fruit of them all, ia
considered safe
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
THE PENINSULA.
CAROLINE COUNTY.

The farmers are sowing oats.
The question now uppermost with Denton cir
cult is who will the junior preacher be
The school Commissioners have appropriated
5000 for a new Bchool-nouse at fredericksburg.
Court begins on the 7th of April, and Barwich
will then be tried for the murder Of Arringdale,
Harmony has been iplaced with fredericksburg
circuit, and Preston, heretofore station, has
been Joined with the same. There are now Elk
appointments to the circuit and two ministers
REV. Geo. W. Frelan, pastor of the African
NJ. e. church at Denton, died recently at hii
home in Kent county. Md.
The Maryland Steamship Co., has leased the
wharf at Denton, but declare their intention Of
withholding their steamers from the river unit
Dover bridge is fixed to suit There is some tall
OF another steamer being placed onlthe route BY
other parties. ai-l 80
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

The Senate of Massachusetts, yesterday by a
vote Of 27 to 4, accepted tho report of the COM
mittee adverse to the petition of John G. Whit
tier and others. for the resembling Of the resou-
ton censuring Senator Summer. The House
had already taken similar action; 80 the resolu-
ton will stand.
In the Senate Of Nv York yesterday, Lieuten-
ant Governor Robinson announced the resigna-
ton Of VIM. M. Tweed as Senaror from the
Fourth District. Subsequently the committee
of investigation in Tweeds case was discharged.
Over 600 applicants for patents have been re-
ceived at the Patent Office in Washington this
week, and over 300 patents issued.
Thus far, 400 bills have been introduced in the
New Jersey Senate, and over 500 in the House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
@eaths.

LUCAS-KatIe, the daughter OF the late James and
sar h Lucas, in the 2jd year OF her age.
The relatives and frlendA of the family are res
pectfug invited 10 attend her funeral at ~ O'Clock
on ednesday, s0th inst, from her uncles rehi'
dsnoe a. M Lucas 20S East second Street.
Blessed are they that die in the Lord.
ES-Smyrna papers please copy.
GRAvE.-In Christiana Hundred, on Third day, the
25sh lnst Lydia Ann Grave.
Her relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, on Sixth day, the
25th inst, al O'Clock.
FARSON.-At his late residence in this city, on the
2Bth inst John Farson, in the 18TH yearof his age
The funeral services will take place at his late
residence, No SOL E. Fourth street, at O'Clock, on
Friday afternoon, 10 which his friends and those Of
the family are respectfully invited. His friends
are requested TO meet at the house at 81 A. NJ, on
SATURDAY morning, and proceed TO the p. W. Is
Depot. Interment at Episcopal Church, Smyrna.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
SECOND EDITION.
2:3O, p. M.
Vram Dover.

SECOND DEAvr or = ~ POLICE DILI.-THE PRIDE
ExRULsIoN kEsuLU lIoN-THE QUESTION AGAIN
OPENED AND THE EXPULSION REAFrIRMKD.
Especial by Telegraph to the Commercially
Dover, March 2s.
The vote by which the Police bill was defeated
in the Senate was reconsidered, this morning,
and again lost by vote of Eve to three, its Adop-
tion requiring two-thirds vote.
In the House, this morning, resolution was
made to lay the resolutions expelliRg Willard s.
Pride, of the Euery Euentng, on the table, but
the motion was lost by vote Of nine to six. The
resolution to expel was again adopted by vote
of ten to ive ]. A. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
Amusement Notes.

Patti and her Company give a Concert at
Reading, tonight.
On Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday even
iurs Of next week, the Tableaux Of Erin, with
"publin Dan," and the Hibernian Comedy
Company, will appear at the Opera House.
The engagement of Mrs. James A. oates
and her Comedy and Burlesque Company is fix
cd for Friday and Saturday nights of next week,
tho 4th and 9th of April. They propose to give
Onenbach's Opera Bonffe. La Grdnde Duchesse,
on the first evening.
MIR. L. l.. Davenport has been quite unwell,
and Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of the Chestnut has been
taking his place, as Bill Sykes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
England.

AN INSANE AMERICAN CLAIMS KINsHrP WITH THE
QUEEN.
LONDON March 28.
An insane American demanded admittance,
yesterday, at Windsor Palace, to see the Queen,
asserting that she was his mother. He was ar
rested but released on 6 promise to return
home
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

DEATH OF A QUAKER MINISTER Jonah Kelley
a minister Of the Society Of Friends, died at his
residence, near Hunting Greek, on Sunday last
aged about So years. He was long minister OF
the Society of Friends and was known to the
people of the Peninsula as an honest and upright
citizen. He has long resided near Hunting
Creek, near the boundary line separating Caro-
line county from Dorchester. He has left be-
hind an unblemished reputation, without sin
gle spot to mar the beauty Of we'll spent life
which is Of far more value than earthly treasures
of silver and gold.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28


Indians are reported to be stealing cattle near
Cheyenne, in Wyoming Territory.
The greater portion of Campbellsville, in Tay-
lor County, KY, was destroyed by fire on Tues
day night.
Gold closed yesterday at 116H. Government
securities were firm, most of the Five-twenties
advancing 7Sa14.
At Xenia, o., on Thursday, William B Richson
was convicted of murder in the first degree, for
killing John D. Fogwell
The steamer Dardanelies, OF the Memphis
and Arkansas Packet line, was sunk on Tuesday
in the Arkansas river. She was valued at $l6,-
900.
A son and daughter of a farmer named Short
gen. aud son OF another named Wadell. were
surrounded by prairie fire near Reads Land
ing, Minn,, ON the 23d. and burned to death.
The schooner Ada M. Dyer, of Provincetown,
Mass, with cargo of oysters. sank on Wednes-
| day afternoon IN the Chesapeake. No lives were
| lost. The vessel and cargo were valued at S15,-
non
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

In the Pennsylvania Senate, yesterday, sena-
tor Davis, OF Berks, called up the bill authori-
zing the Berks County Railroad to lay track on
Canal and Front streets in the city OF Reading.
Alengthy debate followed. but the bill passed
bv the overwhelming vote Of 20 to 4.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

The SCHOOL NoMINATIoNs.-Amo the other
candidates proposed in the Fifth Ward, are
Thomas NJ. Oulbert, present member, and s. A.
MaoAllister.
Euery Euenirg, OF yesterday announces. from
"a gentleman authorized tospeak for Col. Grim
shaw" that the latter will run as an indepeud-
ent candidate, in the Seventh Ward.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
The Clayton House. l.

ARRIVALS UP TO 1.30 p. NJ, TO-DAY.
@ H Elmer, New Jersey
@ Fl Seeley, "
VIM s Berton. Milwaukee
+ Barry, City
John Lloyd, New York
JIG Hammond and wife, City
VIM H Maruill Phila
Maund Hills, Georgetown
Henry A Dewing, Worcester, Md
JP McColley, Phila
i 7 Hopkins. New York
Mrs ] A Phymire, Clarkeburg, Va
Ohas 3 Rippinoott, Phila
A b Young, "
Mr. Bush, City
Geo Copeland, "
+ Barry,
] Laurenger. New York.
VIM Canby, City
VIM Candy, City
John r Steel, Phila
John Murphy, OHIO
SOawather, Phila
Andrew Gray, NJ
Charles f Scotland, Pa
B N Jefferis and wife Pa
B Hafty' Princess Anne
] O Thompson and wife, N Y
VIM Meier, ny
Williams, Baltimore
II Turner, Philadal
Mrs E NJ Citizens, Philada
Bailey E"
Ell Hornblover, NJ
Thos Kitchen, Philada
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
spO,Iins nm RIouement.

A Clearfeld county mother learned Of her
daughter's contemplated slopement, and on the
night appointed for the flight she put some lau-
danum in the girls tea Thelat fell asleep
and did not wake up until next morning, and in
the meantime Romeo got tired waiting and went
now,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
D EGIsTER,s OFFICE,

ed EGISTERS OFFICE
II NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Ma ch 26th, 1873.
Upon application OF DR.. August Negendank, Execu-
tor Of William A. Wisdom, late of Wilmington CitS,
in said County, deceased; 1t ls ordered and dl-
rected by the Register that the Executor Aforesaid
give notice Of the granting OF Letters Testamenta-
Ty upon the estate of the deceased, with the
date Of granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted within 40 days from the date Of such Let
ters In six Of the most public places Of the County
of New Castle requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate to present the same or abide by
an Act of Assembly in such case made and provided.
And also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, q
newspaper published in Wilmington, and to be con-
tinued therein three weeks.
Given under the hand and Seal Of once Of
IL 81 the Register aforesaid at New Castle, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
NoTICE-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Executor on or before March 26th,
1874, or abide the Act OF Assembly in such case
made and provided
A. NEGRNDANK, NJ. D., Executor.
Address mar2S9w Wilmington, Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
n1iddletOwn.
[oorreppondenoo Of the oommercIaLl ]

NEW HOTEL PRopRIEToR.- The proprietorship
OF the National Hotel, made vacant by the death
OF Mr. l. O. Lippincott, il to be supplied by MIR:
Joseph Moreton, for some time past connected
with Lockes Arch Street House, Philadelphia.
We hope that the good reputation CT the " Ma
tional may not suffer by the change.
LECTURE BY O. O. BURR.-Chauncey @. Burr, OF
New York lectures in the Town Hall on Wednes-
day evening next, for the benefit of the Middle
town Library. Subject, " Man and Monkeys y
being as we are informed, a refutation OF Dar-
WINS theory OF the origin of man.
ACADEMY ExHIBITIoN.-Th exhibition given by
tho scholars of the Middletown Academy, OIL
Friday evening last, was attended by large
audience and netted, we are told, quite good
sum. The tableaux at this entertainment were
among the best we ever saw.
LOCAL OPTIoN.-The Local Option question
was decided afirmatively at the Lyceum, OIL
Monday evening, after warm discussion.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
LOCAL AEFAIRs.

FELL FROM A WAaoN.-Frank Olmstead, expo
liceman. in returning from New Castle yester-
day, was thrown from his wagon, by his horse
ahying, and severely hnrt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

Our State Senate, this morning, again failed
TO approve the Police Job. 1t got five votes'
batneeded six, (two-thirds being necessary, to
amend the city charter,) and so failed agaia.
Very good for the Senate.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

CoMMENDABLE.-The Odd Fellows Hall Com
pany, at the last annual meeting, did a very
credtable act, by resolving that the basement
OF the hall should not hereafter be leased for
tho sale Of intoxicating liquors.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

DECLINED TO AooEpr.-Rev ]. NJ. p. Otis who,
some weeks ago, was called to the pastorate oi
West Church, has declined to accept. His letter
OF declination, together with his reasons there
fore, will be read before the congregation or
Sunday morning next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
Commercial Reports
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
IuIINDE1lr 1lA1h lH7EH71H71HH'
PHILADELPHIA, March %.

PHILADELPHIA, March %.
Cotton dull; 1917 to 20. Flour demand light
holders firm, superfine AZ to 81, extras 51S to
69l. Tennessee, Ohio and Indiana extra family
81 to 9sl. Rye flour steady 4H. Wheat firm
for prime and others neglected. Red 93 to 90,
amber S2, white 80 10 to q 80. Rye stead So.
Corn less active, yellow co. Oats quiet, white
4S to 40, mixed Al to 48. Pork quiet, 1870.
NuhiaLav dnII
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

HAND MAsHED.-In coupling cars at Fourth
street crossing yesterday, James Tooney, a
brakeman sustained the mashing Of three fin
gers on his right hand. 1t is thought they can
be saved to him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

HANDSOME SToRE.-A visit to the clothing
House on the s. L. Corner Sd and Market Sts.,
will convince one that it is one Of the finest es-
tablishments of the kind in the city. 1t is un-
der the proprietorship of Mr.. Buxbaum, who
has recently had a new floor laid, the walls pa
pered and woodwork painted making the store
light, clean and attractive. We are assured thai
the very large trade in ready-made clothing and
customer work, which MIR. Buxbaum has sue
ceeded in building up at this place, is the result
Of good management, polite attention to custo
mers, and moderate prices for good clothing
This is one of the houses which will grow into
big establishment.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

The expulsion resolution having been recon-
saered in the House, last evening, was again
yeed on, this morning, and again adopted, 10
IN b.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
Maryland.

LEGAL HAIa-sPLIrr1No IN THE BALTIMORE CRIMINAL
COURT
BALTIMORE March 28.
In the Criminal Court, this morning, tho indict-
ment against John f. Green for cmbezzlenent
and larceny was quashed, because the word
fraudulently was spelled 'fraudently." In his
opinion, judge Gilmor said the word was ''ver-
bal monstrOsity."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

WY IRE-DI .H-CLOTHS, or chain scourers, for
wv cleansing the inside Of boilers and other
cooking utensils, removing the necessity OF scraping
with table knives or securing with sand or ashes.
They are a most efficient and durable article.
PRUMAH a SHAW,
No. ss5 eight Thirty -nve) Market Sc below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
ARGR 9ASTuRS. suitable for store trucks or
boxes, and an assortment Of bed aud furniture
castors, for sale at
III u TRUMAN Il BHAWB,
No. ss5 Right Thirty-1Ye Market st. below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
VNTE nave ane lot OF German Imported Hen
wv Canary Birds, which we are selling at S16O
each and . lot OF splendid singing Canary aud
other Birds. w. N. CHANDLER,
margie ~. b Ollt Six Elevenl Market st.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

LARGE SALEs.--Mr. David Woolman sold yes
terday at his Mandatory over 800 worth Of
farming implements such as plows, harrows
cultivators, &c. These were retail sales.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28

FOUND DEAD Theophilus Goodwin, aged 26
years. and formerly OF Dover, was found dead
along the roadside, on Wednesday evening, in
the "Folly Woods. He is supposed to have poi
soned himself because he could not find employ
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-03-28
wei and Dry Gas NIeters.

The Philadelphia Star says: Tax bills and gas
bills are almost always unwilingly paid, and 1t
is very rarely that gas consumer does not think
his quarterly bill exorbtant. In fact there are
times when the discrepancy between former
and present bill is so great as to afford reAs-
enable grounds for the suspicion that all is not
correct
or late years the dry meter has been largely
introduced in this country and Europe, but the
gas companies of England and Scotland, after
the most careful investigation, have come to
the conclusion that it is not reliable, owing to
the diaphragm OF the meter becoming stifened
in consequence of its absorption of coal tar.
Whenever this is the case the registry is against
the consumer.
These companies declare the water meter to
be the most reliable, the only objection to it be-
ing the evaporation OF the water and the liability
of freezing in winter. These are not serious OBJ
ieotions. Those who have reason to think
themselves wronged in the registry of their mo
terra, will do WELT to ascertain wetler the fault
does not lie in the fact Of their having clogged
drV meter5