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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
The Peach Bo,tom hallway.

THE RAILS LAID Az Fan As THE oCToRARn- BaIDG
mo THE sTHEAM-FUrURE PRorPEcrs. 40.
The Oxford Press says.
The rails are now laid OF the Peach Bottom
railway as far west as the octoraro creek Mr.,
Wood with force Of workme en has been labor
ing manfully day and night for sums time, try
ing TO secure a permanent found alton in the bed
of the stream upon which to build a bridge
His labors in that direction We are happy to say.
are now about to be crowned with success, and
in few days the bridge work which is already
framed will be ready to set In place: La the
meantime, a number OF farmers IN Lancaster
county, have with will and zeal quite COM
mendable, brought out their teams and are now
engaged in hauling the iron for the road around
to Spree Grove on tue west branch. By this
means the work Of the track laying will go right
on. and il the winter should not close in toe
soon the road twill be pushed we'll out towards
the Conowingo, by Christmas.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12


The meeting of the headings IN the Hoosao
tunnel is thought sufficient reason for public re-
jocing in North Adams, Mass. The event, how
ever, is still distant. -.
The Governor OF Texas has issued proolama-
ton authorizing the organization OF volunteer
companies for protection against the Indians in
tn. northwestern counties,
The famous villa on the St. Johns river, In
Florida, built by the Marquis de Talleyrand, is
announced for sale.
Samuel W. Allen, OF Texas, is said to own
1926 900 head of cattle. He has one rancho
eighty miles long and forty miles wide.
The weather in the mountain regions of Vir-
ginia is reported to have been very cold, snow
lying on the ground to the depth OF 16 inches.
It has been said that it is better for a woman
to be laughed at for not being married. than to
be unable to laugh because she is married.
The round house Of the st. Louis aud South
eastern railroad, at East st. Louis, together
with two locomotives, was burned on Friday.
Loss $40 000 insurance not known.
The music in one of the New York churches ia
said 10 cost $l5, 900 year,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
lscw gnslnnd's Interest In The ue

Gcw EnglRnd's Interest in the UeHte snIaI.
The Boston Advertiser, in an article on the
Centennial Celebration, gives expression to
views that should and will prevail not only iu
N w England, but every section OF the coun-
try whose centennial birthday is to be cslebra.
ted in the place of it's birth. The Advertiser, af
ter giving brief description Of the plan ado =
ted for the building, says "In providing both
: Ie temporary and permanent buildings for the
exhibition the aiclItects aud the Commission
ers have profted much by the experience OF
the great exhibitions since 1851 and If they
are enabled to carry out their plans, the new
buildings will surpass in extent, conVe.
nience and beauty those of Loudon. PARIS or
Vienna. Bnt the construction of buildings on
Il scale so magnificent, and the preparations
for occupying the innumerable departments
will take all the time that is allowed for them.
The business disturbances of the present sea-
son, while they have not delayed operations
and will not be allowed to delay time, have grea-
tly aggravated the difficulties of the manage
ment, and prevented them from enlsting the
hearty cu-ope' alton of the country in their great
enterprise Such cooperation Will, however. be
iudisI eusable and We sincerely hope that the
efforts that now making to secure it will be
cheerfully responded to.
New England has quite as dsep an interest
ia the success OF the exhibition as Pennsyivania
has she has greater variety Of industries to
be represented there and she has share sec
end to no other section OF the country in the ma
ttonal interests to be served by the SUCCESS of
the exhibition, or to be dishonored il in any way
1t should fail The times are not favorable for
embarking in new enterprises, but this ls one TO
which our faith has been ALREADY pledged. and
the success of which will be worth all it costs. u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Political rews

Returns from all the counties in Illinois have
been received Fifty-one counties have been
carried by ths Farmers, eighteen by the Demo
Gratis, aud fourteen by the Republicans In thir-
teen Of the counties there were no party issues
Full returns OF the Virginia election show that
the Legislature will stand follows Senate
Conservatives. 33 Republicans, 10, House
Conservatives, 100; Republicans 80. Official
returns from 81 counties and cities, and unof-
fetal returus from all but three OF the remain
der. give Kemper 2G, $40 for Governor, Con-
servative gain of S563.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
w. IL ". RxfenaIon.

THE MEETING AT BUENA VISTA ON THE 4rH-
ANOTHER EEETING AT wAsnIsaroN SCHOOL
HOUSE ON THE 18Th.
A correspondent of the Oxford Pren writes.
The meeting in the interest or extension of
the W. Il W II II. at Buena Vista, near Hickory
Hill OH the 4th of this month, was well attended
aud a considerable amount added TO the snb-
sclption list. J. q jackson stated that he had
surveyed the ronte through there aud found it
to be a good one and shorter than either the Big
or Little Elk route, and that it would intereect
the Little Elk survey near Cunningham Melon
aids mill He further stated that he had been
instructed to prepare careful estimate Of the
cost of building the extension on the cheapest
and bost route; tha he would make hissestimate
on the route running by way OF Franklin, Big
Elk and Hickory Hill; that the
continued, and IL anything like
the amount that should be subscribed could be
raised the road would be built. This We think
sounds like work, and a work that would be of
incalcuabe advantage to Wilmington, Hickory
Hal OxtGrd, aud all ether points along the line.
With this road running through Hickory Hill ill.,
teIsecting the Little Eik about u II mile from
her northwest boundary she might well be
proud Of her position. Her property would in
crease IN value as did that of Oxford after the
rallIO4d ran through there, aud her population
would soon be such as to make her al important
and business place. The next meeting was APP
pointed for Washington school house, ION the
Lewisvie Il New London road, on the 18th, at
~ o'clock L. NJ, and committee was appoint
ed to invite speakers and made all necessary
prepai atiOns for large aud important meeting.
The report Of estima ate of the cost is to be made
at that time,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
FIRST EDITION.
From worcester Co., Md

A BRUTAL HOMICIDE NEAR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AFTER THE ELECTION, IN BERLGN-wHoLEsALE
PuHoHAsE OF yoTERs-RELIaIoUs, &c.
Correspondence of the CommerciaLl
BERLIN, MD. Nov. 10.
A very brutal fight occurred near whaleyville
eight miles fromhere, on the night preceding el-
ectlon day which ended in the death OF one OF the
parties engaged in it, Young man named Brit
tngham 1t appears that Birmingham and e
Peter Davis had a misunderstanding in the af-
teruooD, at Campbell Town, when Birmingham
fearing the matter might end seriously Davis be-
ing very blood-thiTstv man, left for home, but
was so0n followed by Davis, who compelled him
to get of his horse and fight the matter to a set
Element They were seen to commence the
fight by two small boys who became alarmed
and Immediately left No more was seen or
known OF the matter until some time after Brit
tingham was found where the fight commenced,
iii dying condition. suspicion at once point
ed to DAVIS as the murderer, and his contradic-
tory statements concerning the matter made ii
no better, The gentleman who found Britting
ham met Davis only about a hundred yards from
the dying man, and spoke to him but Davis re-
manned silent. and walked hurriedly away. On
Wednesday, Davis was GENT to the Jail al Snow
Hill and locked up
Election day was very quiet in town, but the
day after at time became very lively. One Of
the defeated who had spent, it is said, about
twelve hundred dollars to secure his election,
charged that one OF his former friends had sold
out, the purchaser being colored man Both
attend next court Also two other came TO
stiff fight, over like matter. These last were
two Of our most respectable and high toned citi-
zens Both came out Of the contest with faces
badly scratcned, and the Snow Hill lawyers get
another job to adjust.
The clergy aud lsity OF Il ,stOu Diocese of the
+. Il Church, met in convention in the p. E.
church here, last week and continued their ses-
sions through two days All their proceedings
were interesting and prof able and reports en-
couraging.
Money is plentiful among the dishonorable in
Worcester Three hundred voters were bought
on election day in Berlin District. The balance
of the county did similarly. Delaware can't beat
us at this business. OCCASIONAL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Lntc.r- tienrrn, nswu.

There was only one yellow fever death in
Memphis yesterday, but four new cases of the
disease were reported
The Board of Health OF Montgomery, Ala,
again announce that all apprehension of yellow
fever is ended No new cases have occurred
for several days, though few deaths from old
cases have occurred.
The American Public Health Association is in
session at New York. Delegates from ell parts
of the Union aud from various parts Of Europe
are present
The Duquesne Savings Bank. of Pittsburg, and
the Savings Deposit Bnnk OF East Liberty sus-
pended yesterday.
The steam hip Atlas sailed from Roston, yes.
terday, for Liverpool with $50 Hteerage pas
sengers, mostly mill operatives and africans.
whl are going back to England on account of
the want Of employment here. Forty Of them
were from Fall River.
George Armpreser q freight conductor on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was run over
aud killed yesterday by train at Locust Point
switch. Baltimore.
J. Robert Rlskell first officer Of the bark
George I. Hunt which left Baltimore on the
9Th for Demarara fell overheard the came eve
ming in Chesapeake Bay aud was drowned
Royal and Rudolph Samms, and the others
implicated in the Kelsey cAss, we're arragnGd
Yesterday at Jamaica. L. L.. and discharged
from custody.
Seven persons we're killed and six injured in
New York yesterday afternoon, by the explo-
si,u of boiler useG by the contractors on tue
Fourth avenue Improvement.
fire at Staynor, Ontario, yesterday. deetrOy-
cd the Northwestern Hallway station Randolph's
saw mill and lumber yard, SImmerfeldt's hotel
aud four dwellings,. Loss about 5000, 900.
1t is stated that the payment of amounts due
to labOreTs employed 10y tie Bnard of Public
Works in Washington will begin to-day, and that
about $3.50. 600 will he disburzcd'
The Alabama State Fair has been indefinitely
postponed on account Of the hatd times.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Met Alter a separation OF FIFTY Years,

An all sc'i onate meeting between brother
and sister, after a separation of fifty years took
place at Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the other
day. The Springfield Republican says
'The parties were Mrs. Oren Kelley, OF
woonsocket, and Henry Mellon, OF Wilmington
Del, the brother whom she left iu Ireland when
rhe came to this country, fifty years ago Each
had long thous ht the other dead, but a mutual
friend and relative chanced, recently, to see MIR.
MELONS name OH motel register at Saratogs,
and on inquirng discovered him to be the very
Mellon he was most delighted to see.'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Death q, the sleeping Beauty.

The Nashville Union of Nov. 4, says: We learn
from the Hickman Courier that Miss Susan Car
oline GOdsey, known as the Sleeping Beauty.
died at the residence Of her mother in OoiOn
county, Tenn, on the 9th ult She had attained
the age of 81 years 1t will be remembered that
her case has excited great interest and gave rise
10 much investigation and discussion anloug sci
entitic men. The trne nature OF her ailiIctlon,
however, WAS never understood and will. doubt
less. always remain mystery She was brought
to Nashville in the fall of 1867, for the ostensi-
BILE purpose Of procuring medical aid, bnt was
really IN charge of an agent who contemplated
making an exhibition OF her; She was accom-
panied by brother and other relations, who
We're very much attached to ber.
While they were in Lshvie they boarded at
the house OF Major Bruce, on Market street and
the sleeper was constantly watched by Mrs.
Bruce who took grs at interest i'll her. She re-
manned under Mrs Bruce's care for eleven days,
While there she was visited by great many per-
sons and had with her one or more physicans
all the time, She weakened ever hour, and at
almost the same second each time, and remain
ed awake from seven to ten minutes just after
going to sleep each time she had couyulsions
that shook tie room, and at such times she ap-
peared to be suffering great pain. When she
was asleep she was dead to everything; but when
awake talked pleasantly and intelligently some.
sometimes complaining OF pam, and ex-
claiming, "0h my head y and when she
awakened she invarias'y asked for water,
but ate very little. She aid she had no con-
sciousness of ever having dreamed and that It
was no pleasure for her to liys, afflicted as she
was. She was very sensitive. and appeared
mortified to think that she was being exhibited.
Her athlction was inaugurated by spell OF
chills Some medical men have attributed it to
the medicine she then took; others, that the
chills are precursory to her lOng sleeping state,
Upon leaving Nashville she went to st. Louis,
ard remained there a short time. 1t is said that
the physicians there unanimously agreed that
she was no imposition. She soon returned to
the home of her mother. and has remained there
ever since. The Sleeping Beauty is said to have
been truly beautiful woman, not 80 emaciated
as one would think, and of shspely form.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
The ,rcslinu, r.- uorro,v Evcnlna

The benevoleuty disposed of this community
are earnestly requested to be present at the
meeting to be held tomorrow (rhursday) even
ing, at Central Church. for the purpose OF form
ing Union Benevolent Society, for the alevia.
tion of the sufferings OF the poor during the
winter. Let th.re be full meeting from all the
churches, and from the people at large.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
close lito Justice.

tender-bearted little girl once came in from
the woods and showed face covered with mos
quito bites why did you not drive them
away ?" said the mother "They would not go, =
said tho child. "Why did you not kill them ~
1t would not have been right" was the answer,
= Bnt have seen you kill them at home" urged
the surprised mother. Yes, mamma" argued
the child firmly. IF they come into my house
and bite me, kill them. But il go into the
woods, that is their house, aud have no right
70 IilI fHaun -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
gfaths.

STIaBRS = In South wilmington, on Tuesday
morning, November 11th, 1873, Jourdan stgers,
aged IS years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence OF hts son.in-aw, William II. Mckay, corner
ClaymOnt and b streets, on Friday at ~ O'Clock.
Services at Asbury NJ. e. Church at O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

Rrom New Castle.
Correspondence of the Commercially

correspondence VI lue CUIalHtTClhlsl
New CASTLE, Nov. IL.
The chief topic is naturally the burglars and the
visit OF Detective Amarr.
There is some talk of having another and more
commodious Town Hall built, Notwithstanding
the hard times.
Another house is in course OF erection in the
neighborhood of the Methodist Church, on Sew
enth st.
The present Recorders time is out at IL
o'clock. tonight and we will learn tomorrow
who is to succeed him in that Office.
The Good Will Fire 90, will give their third
grand annual ball on Wednesday, the Goth, in
the Town Hall,
The prison now contains one hundred inmates
the largest mum ber probably that ever at one
ii ne incarcerated within its walls The Sher-
i'll has very properly employed additional watch
men, and the jail is now thoroughly guarded
both from within and without. And our opin-
ion is that the Professionals have ample chance
to exercise all their skill and shrewdness.
Mrs. Downward fell dead, on Monday night,
about twelve o'clock from the effects of heart
disease. DIR. Maxwell was promptly sent for,
but of course could render no assistance az
death was instantaneous.
Iu our endeavors, yesterday to ascertain the
result Of the visit OF the Deputy of Tioga Co.,
N. Y, and to learn il possible whether he had
recognized any Of tho burglars aud failing to
find either the sheriff or his deputy in his office,
we addressed a question to gentleman (?) who
il not an official of the prison, is aud has been
for the past few years quite oflicous in the mat
tors pertaining to that Office and gained the
false information which which we telegraphed
to the COMMERCIAL.
Our only apology is that we mstook ourinfor-
mant for person of reliability, which mistake
we are not likely to repeat. II. IL. O.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

General Butler has given $500 out of his hard
ly'earned back pay toward paying off the debt of
st. Anne's Episcopal church at Lowell.
The dead body of horse thief named Thomas
Box was found hanging in the woods near Vlr-
ginia City, Cedar county Missouri, last week.
Those who know all about what is going on in
society say, that Secretary Beknap (who is now
in New York, ) is to be married some day this
week to Mrs. Bower, sister Of his late wife.
Mrs. Bower, nee Tomlinson is Kentucky belle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

is making 800 600 rides for the Turkish govern
ment, has received notice that the Sultan will
order 900, 600 more of the same pattern.
The yellow fever is quite at an end in all
the Southern towns where it has ragged so fear
fully, and it is now oonsi Tered safe for refugees
from all points to return,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

A monument to Daniel o'oonneIl. is spoken
Of in 81. Louis
The salaries of government officials in Wash
ington require the payment of about S1 600, 900
per month.
Evans Rogers and wife discovered on their ar
rival at Salt Lake City Thursday night from
the East that they had been robbed of 81 700
in gold. 1t IL said that there is regular sys-
ten of robbery OF the Pacific railroad trains to
Ogden.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
gstV @GuErttsEtaeuts.

II ITCHEN, cooking and housekeeping hardware
IN table cutlery, and ARTICLES of tin aud wooden
ware, may be seen at the hardware store of
TRUMAN q SHAW,
No. ssb eight Thirty-nvel Market st below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
NHUOH GOOD coal Ia thr wn into your ash
lNA barrel by not having the ashes nrst screened.
the several kinds OF pat7nt ash sitters and sieVes
sold by US will often jay for themselves In the coal
saved.
TRUMAN SHAW,
NO. $50 eight Thirty-nve, Market at, below Ninth,
Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
THIRD EDITION.
Cuba.

ARREST OF AMERICANS WHO HAD JUST ARRIVED.
HAVANA Nov. IL.
Several passengers, including females, who
arrived on the steamer from New York have,
been arrested, charged with completely with the
Insurgents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
New Advertisement, Thi. bay,
LEkkINs e ATklNaoh.


Sacred Music Books-O Dltson 4 Co
Grlst mill for sale-JOhn Lewis
Medic 4 Bubbles-H 0stetter's Stomach Btters
Wanted-White Protestant Girl
Lestures by Prof. Allan O1rr
well made garmenta-Buxbaum
Bank Checks at commercial office
Extraordinary inducemcnsa at DeWolfs
Hardware, 6o.-Trunan d shaw
Closing QUIT Y dfNormandie
stock In CLAYTON Loan
Veat clothing at BWne's
Ladies' and M sses Furs-M |. Llchtenstein
Infants cloRks and capes-r l. Frank
no p skifts-F L Frank
Boarding for gentll Ten-4lT W Second Street
} ublic Sale Of Furnitnre-stidnam A Son.
Horses at Auction-Sidhsm Il sen.
Time Table-Philid0iphia Wilmington q Bait.
more Railroad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
New York.

SAILING OF THE RUSSIA.
New YoRK, Nov. 70.
The Russia, from New York, took out, to-day
nearly half million in silver bars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

Presbyterian Church. Mr.. j. Elwood Black. of
Chester and Miss Lydia W. Seal, Of this city,
were married by Rev G. f. Thomas, assisted by
the pastor, Rev. J. NJ. p Otis. The wedding
was quite brilliant one, and the church was
very we'll filled to witness it, great number Of
fashionables coming down from Chester.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
unpnraliel+d -pnni,l. llnrbnrlty i.

1t seemA to us that the news We print eso-
where Of the massacre of the creg Of the Vir-
ginius puts a climax on the barbarous records Of
spanish rule in Cuba. What nnwf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

POLICE CHANGE Price, special police
officer at headquarters, has resigned and William
Springer has been elected TO the vacancy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

]. J Paul, messenger of Adams Express
Company at st. Louis, was arrested Saturday
night for alleged robbing that company. Two
thousand dollars we're found on his person.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Unnrnerc,nI Rnnorru.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADtLPHIA, NOV. II,
Cotton firm. 135s@l411 Flour dull, supper
fine "a 25054 rs; extras $5, @$5,50 Penna
Ohia and Indiana extra family S6.60C17.50 rye
flour steady at S4 50@4 50. Wheat dull. western
and State red. 1.40CD1 60; white 81. .7DCD1 7s /;
rye steady, southern 76c Corn dull. yellow Csc |;
western mixed, 6O@DG2c Oats steady at 46@45 |;
Whisky 92.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

FIYGER Brr OFF.-Last evening a fight oc-
currad in the street in front OF the "old Consti-
tutou" kept by ]. E. Watson by two men whose
names we could not learn. One Of them was
especially ysanxious to fght but was kept from
so doing until his .entreaties prevailed upon his
friends who had been holding him, to let him CO.
when he called his antagonist out Of the saloon.
They than went into rough and tumble fight
in which the mrn who was called out had fin
ger bitten OFF. No arrests.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON Nov. IL.
Probabilities: For the middle States, winds
veering to Southwest and Northwest, falling
temperature, cloudy weather and rain.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Financial.

PRIos OF GOLD, TO-DAY.
New York, Nov. 10.
Gold opened this morning, at 1.073S.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
Gold Discovery.
NEW M1NEs OPENED IN s11HA,

NEw YORK, Nov. 12
A despatch from Victoria, vancouvev's Island,
says that new mines have been discovered in
Sitka, and that twelve miners have arrived with
fifteen thousand in gold dust.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

THE LOANS, LAST NIGHr.-The City Loan sold
1880 at Al. The Mechanics sold $500 at 3415
and expended $1100 in the payment of bills and
retiring shareholders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12
.gIuauGiaI.

~ EMOVALs
THE ARTISANS SAVINGS EAaK
Ess been removed to its new location, IN the Clay
ton House, where 1t is now open for business.
Six per cent has been regularly paid Oh deposits,
since Lhe organic lton of the Bank in 1851 aud IL Is
TIL pxpecta lon OF ihe Directors that the PROFITS on
the cufd capital, and the regular business will
enable the Bank to continue this rate OF dividends
Deposits aye solicited from persons in the receipt
OF rt guar incomes. from Farmers, MechaEic4, and
Dealers, and from Widows and Cntdrens Estates,
and from those whose business enables them T.
Keep vag5ing balance OF cash, ON which, II
placed with Us, they will derive an income IN the
shape OF
sEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST.
A rEle Of the Bank requires notice N he given
the withdrawal of Deposits, but IN all orulnary
cases deposit0rs viii be paid on demand
MANAGERS:
WILLIAM s. hnlES, EDWARD DARLINGTON
GBoRGE W. BusH, CLEMENT Il. SMYTH,
N. l.. LICHTENSTGIN, GEORGE s. CAFELlk.
JOAN p, MOLsAB, NATHANIEL r. H8NsoN,
CHABlEs W. ROWLAND, HENRY F. OURs,
JoB Ii. JACKSON, Wh. Ii. SWIFT,
ANTHONY HIGGINS,
WIN. s. HILLES, Prasdeas,
GE0. W. BUSH, Vice President.
-tfaprl4 L. 7. TAYLOR Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-12

BRUTAL HOMICIDE, NEAR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AFTER THE ELECTION In BERLIN-wHoLEsALE
PuHoHAsE OF yoTERs-RELIaIoUs, &c.
lClrreEpondence Of the Commerciall