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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-04
GRAATTE WORKS,

We, the undersigned, respectfully inform the
public that we have rented a quarry at corner of
Delaware avenue and Union street, on Mr.. James
Riddles property andare prepared to furnish all
orders. such as fence stone, ss, steps, platforms,
curbH. &C., DC. I#... Fl -.'=i=If Tttl -l=#z o.
aSJobbing promptly attended TO. Orders may be left
Robert Scotts Marble Yard, TIT snipley street. or
mariT iy HUeUHEs WALKER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-04

EHii.eF'e Horse and Cattle Powders
fout's Cattle Powder, II. H. q. Linlment, Roberts
EnbTocation, Chicken or Poultry Powder ana all
prominent Patent Medi ines in the market for sale
at FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets,
Wilmington. nnlaHnTe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-04

DAKER's POPULAR HUMAN HAIR EsTAB-
D LISHMENT.
The Assortment of BRAIDS, WIGS and CURLS
cannot be equaled in the United States,
jan2-n No. 800 Chestnut street, Phila.
II ARGE ASSORTMENT OF BRAIDS, CURLS
IL and WIGS.
One yard long braids, IS.
No, 1O6 South Eleventh street, Phila.
Jan2n BAKER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-04-04
EnRlIsh Mustard

HPure English Yellow Mustard, ground or grain.
Uhoica naToring extracts viz: ext Lemon, Vanilla,
Peach, ext bitter almonds. ext strawberry, etc. All
Of the most celebrated max ., for sale at
FOSTt RS DRUG STORE,
4t n ont ard Wess Htret tH,.
Wilmington, Dial.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
Scientific Reports read at Perry
County Teachers Institute, Dec,
I'd, 1873.
ICHTHYOLQGY,
BY PROF.. sILAs WRIGHT.

BY PROF. SILAS WRIGHT.
Ichthyology, or the science of the
fishes of Perry county. These may all
be included in the Orders Acdnthopterygii
those having two dorsal fins, of which
the anterior one has spiny rays, and
Malac0pteri which have all the fin rays
soft and cartllagenous, except the first
in the dorsal and the first in the pee
toral.
These orders arc subdvlded into Fam
lies, of which the Percidde, or perch
Family includes two varieties of sunfish
the rockfish, the yellowperch, and
the yellowpikeperch belong to the order
just named.
The Families of the Malacopteri are
the Sluridae, Ca.fshes, numbering GER
tainly three species. These are dis.ino
guished by naked skin, mouth beard.
ed with long flaments, and second
fatty dorsal fin. They are also readily
distinguished in size and color.
Our common brook trout Is the Salmon
fontinalis of Mitchill. The SaImonidae--
Salmon Family have an adipose fin and
scaly bodies. Rare specimens of the
Clupeidae- Herring Family have been
caught ia the Jupiata. The Sau ridae
are represented in the common pike.
The Anguilidde-Eel Family Is repre-
sented IN the bnllheaded eel, the sharp
nosed eel. aud the silver eel which is
readily distinguished by Its white abdo-
men, e frtfs ffafa
The Lamprey, Ansacoetus bicolor is our
final representative of the cartilaginous
order. The two species are distinguish
ed as the mud lamprey, and blush
variety which attaches itself to other
fishes for locomotion. These 80 far as
known are not met with elsewhere than
in the waters Of the Susquehanna and Its
tributaries.
1t is believed that fish may be dumes-
ticated TO exhibit all the familiarity of
fowls for their keepers.
l.d Observations.
Fish are cold blooded and had their
origin in the Dcyonian age OF the earth.
They are the oldest Of all living things,
and yet we know the least about them
from the fact that their element Is not
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23

Is there proof of an open Polar Sea
Referred to and answered affirmatively
by II. b. Zimmerman.
Should religious meetings be held IN
school-houses Referred to and an
swered negatively by VIM. A. Blaine.
Ought woman's wages be less than
mans merely because she is woman :?
Referred to and answered affirmatively
by Mr.. WoodIuff. Afterwards discussed
by Messrs. Edgar, Decker and Baker.
Should female teachers receive the
same compensation as male teachers for
similar services? Voted afiirmatively.
Remarks by the President.
Institute adjourned to meet at Z
O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION. :
A lecture by E. p. Titzel, Sect'y. of
Millerstown school board, subject-Ven-
tiiation. He showed by illustration, the
effect produced on lighted candles, and
even extinguished them by means of foul
air, asserting that the same effect will be
produced on human beings placed in
similar circumstances. Urging proper
ventilation as the best means to preserve
health.
A lecture on music by w. e. Baker,
in which he showed the benefits derived
from having it taught in school.
A lecture by w. w. Woodrn6-sub-
ject, Success and Failure"
Music BY the Bloomfield Band. Ad-
journed.
FRIDAY, FORENOON SESSION.
Institute opened by reading the 50th
Psalm, and prayer by Prof. Zimmerman.
Explanatory remarks in regard to the
toa ola hxt =
dent.
A lecture on the methods of teaching
elementary composition, by Sup't. Nc
Neal. m
Music, c,-vocal and instrumental.
Mr.. Woodruff again resumed his sub
ject, - the Methods of conducting
Schools, Answering many questions.
The following resolution was offered
by S. b. Fahnestock, and was unani-
mously adopted. N.yL
very able instruction impaired and eX-
cellent entertainment given by all who
have given instruction, during this their
visit to Perry County Teachers Insti--
tute, tender them our grateful thanks,
and trust their future labors in the cause
of education may be crowned with en-
Report of committee on resolutions.
The following resolutions were read
and adopted:
ResOIUed That we recommend the organiza-
ton of Teachers District Institutes, to meet
monthly.
ReSOL0ed That we recommend the adoption
throughout the State of a uniform standard
| for grading the Provisional Certificates.
| ReSotoed, That men oflearning, who are at
| the time eminent educators should be prOcur-
ed by law to select text books for the whole
State.
| ReSolped That those Teachers who do not
attend the Institute under present laws, man
| ifest parsimoniousness and lack of zeal
which deserve censure from all friends of Ed
| ucation.
ResO 'ced, That Teachers, Directors, Parents
and all interested, be urged to visit schools
s. B FAHNESTOCK,
j. s. CAMPBELL,
G. @. PALM.
w. E. BAKER,
SUE. M. MYERS,
Comnsittee.
Remarks by the President. rt
! On motion the reading of minutes was
dispensed with.
Largest number of teachers present
143.
Remarks by the President.
Prayer by Rev. Crawford, and the In
stitute adjourned sine die.
G. ID. OWEN,
II. j. SECRIsT,
QFfE3 Secretaries
| n
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
BOTANY.
BY WIN. e. BAKER.

The Report on Botany embraced an
introduction including the following sub
diyisiens--1. Botany tends to refinement
intoxicating love for the beautiful. 2.
The value Of Botany in dollars and
cents as evinced by the production of
improved varieties of wheat, fruits, veg
etables, &c.,-as shown by the veeeta-
bles in manufactures and in the Mdteria
Medicd. 3. What is botany Archae-
ology of plants. Plants of the third day.
The Flora of Perry county.
The plants embraced In the report
comprised.-Two series; Three classes; 90
orders 419 Genera; 492Spccies ; 12 varie-
ties OF which 351 are indigenous, 153, ex-
otic; 349, wild; and 155 cultivated. OF
these 354 were examined during the
season OF 1873. There were 504 plants en-
braced in the report.
In addition to these the poien of 4S
plants was examined with the following
results
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
Che Gintes, Mem Bloontfelo, 11a.

ours. They most nearly resemble the
fowl creation in their mode Of molten,
living in the water denser element
than the air their fins are all the wings
required for their flights. Their eyes
are alike in the general plan of forma-
ton and used for about the same pur-
pose as the eyes OF birds, to protect them
from sudden attack.
Some of the questions that suggest
themselves to the amateur in the study
Of Ichthyology are:
/. At what rate per day do fishes
usually travel during their migraticns to
deposit the spawnp
2. What is the limit of life of the
various species
3. Is the eel the product of its own
kind .tstftcq .
A. In what time does the eel attain
mature size ?
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
I" CAMPHORINE.v

The Great Discovery for the immediate relief
and cure OF Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains,
Bruises, Palms. Strains, Stiff Joints, Sweings, In
flammations BuniOns, Catarrh, &C., &c. 1t will
in every family. Thousands will and now testify
to its great merits. Try It, Price per bottle,
Cents. REUBEN HOYT, Proprietor,
sow 203 Greenwich ST., N. Y.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23

L ING" How either sex may iascnate and
gain the love and affections of any person they
choose instantly This simple mental acquire
ment all can possess, free by mall, for 25 cents,
together with the marriage guide, Egyptian Ora
Gle, Dreams, Hints TO Ladies, Wedding Night
Shirt. &c, A queer book. Address I. WILLIAM
& Co., Publishers, Philadelphia. 49dlw
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23

A DEMONSTRATORS N0TICE;-Notcei is here
N by q ven that Letters Of Administration on
the estate Of Gideon Gutshall, late OF Madison
township Perry county. Pa, deceased, have been
granted 10 the subscriber residing IN Madison
Township All persons indebted TO said estate are
requested 10 make immediate payment, and those
having claims, will present them duly authentca-
'eu 'oi '''''''"s4~ MICHAEL GUTsHALL,
Administrator.
Oct Il, 1878, . Ct.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23

$40 TO $40 Ssy palgca.rs Agsnss waGtsd iTss
BLAIR s CO., st. Louis, Mo. t1y|
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23
200 PIANOS and ORGANS

New and Second Hand, OF First Glass Makers will
be sold at Lower Prices for cash, or on INSTALL
ments, in City or Country during this Financial
No 4Sl Broadway than ever before offered in New
York. Agents Wanted for the sale Of Waters
gans Illustrated Catalogues mailed Great In.
ducements to the Trade. A large discount to
Ministers, Churches, Sunday Schools, etc 5Od4w
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-23

vNULL INSTRUCTIONS in the Art Of Making
II Wax Fruits and Flowers together with a
Parloy Steel IsngraviDg tLifes snnshine) Sent by
mail for 20 cents,
j. MILLER,
astr sO7 South 10th Street.
454t Philadelphia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

The MASSACHUSETTS Standardization
tors Edmunds of Vermont, Carpenter of
Wisconsin and Morrill, of Maine. have writ
ten letters in response to an inquiry from
Judge Sanger, as to whether the Legisla-
ture of Massachusetts can now elect sue
eeSsor to Mr.. Wilson to take his seat on the
ith of March next. These gentlemen, who
are good lawyers and well acquainted with
the usages and preeedents of the United
States Senate, agree that Mr.. Wilson, hav-
ing virtually vacated his seat by giving no.
tice that he shall resign on the ith of
March next, the Legislature of Massachu
sets can next week legally elect his sue
cessor. If this is done, the State will not
be unrepresented in the Senate during the
short but important executive session which
will probably commence on the 4th of
March.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21
PROSPECTUS.
The Burlington Free Press, 1873.


SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO SUBSCRIBERS.
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and as a first class family journal, ranking with
those OF larger cities in the variety, amount and
value Of its contents.
II Is a large sheet Of tAirty-siI long columns,
printed on new type, and attractive in its matter
and .make-up.n Among its regular features are:
Careful. frank and fearless editorial discussions
Of public topics politicH, social commercial. and
educational
An editorial resume Of the news Of the week from
the world at large.
weekly summary Of Vermont news, from all tie
Counties.
Interesting original correspondence from the great
cities the West and Europe.
An Agricultural department, filed with valuable
matter for the farmer stock grower dairyman and
gardener
A column Of fresh Religious Intelligen
Original and selected poetry good stories, and
careful selections OF fiction, fact and fancy from the
freshest contributions to current literature.
These various departments absorb the care and
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Vermont paper and in all we pledge, for the year to
come, unwearied exertion and continued improve
ment.
The price Of THE FREE Pass i 81 year, or 81
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Specimen copies sent On application.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

In the Senate, on Friday, Mr.. Edmunds
offered resolution congratulating the peo-
pie of Spain upon the peaceable establish
ment of a republican form Of government,
and directing the President to communicate
to the Spanish government a copy of this
resolution. Messrs. Ferry, of Connecticut,
and Sprague, of Rhode Island, thought the
resolution had better lie over until more
definite intelligence is received. Mr.. Steven
son, Of Kentucky, suggested that the reso-
luton be referred to the committee on for
eign affairs, but Mr. Edmunds objected, and
it was laid over and ordered to be printed
Mr.. Edmunds' resolution meets the almost
unanimous approval of members of both
Houses of Congress, but it is generally
conceded that it is premature. The opinion
very generally prevails that it would be
wiser to wait until further assurance of the
stability of the new republic is had, before
taking final action on the resolution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21
,,u,,s,x Protection for the Building OF the North.
"'''"'' erp Pacific Railroad.
The Secretary of War sent to the House
on Friday the following communication -
WAR DEPARTMENT Feb. H.

The Secretary of War sent to the House
ON Friday the following communication -
WAR DEPARTMENT Feb. H.
The Secr.tarv of War has the honor {.
report to the House Of Representative TO-
the information of the committee on apprO-
nriations that 4 telegram has been received
from Mr.. Cass, president OF the Northern
Pacific railroad company, that the Northern
Pacific railroad company intend to put their
road from the Missouri River to the Yellow
stone under contract this spring The
,rork Of construction will commence early
in the summer. and he asks for sufficient
rorce 10 be stationed along the line Of the
nronosed road. This will require strong
aascdrt and will necessitate the establish
mont of two large posts between th-
Missouri iRiver and Fort Ellis. Ienera.
sherman reports that our expense Tor
barracks and quarters Will be greatly
increased. and he thinks It advisable
10 notify Congress Of this tact, 50 that ~uih
Gent additional appropriation may De
made for the establishment oil these tW.
po~t<. He says the posts to be established
will be expensive, and would respectfully
recommend that the fund Tor barracks ana
Quarters be increased at least IN the sum p.
two hundred anu nifty titNu7AAA% .N.-'4
General Sherman, TO whom TINS subject
was referred. savs. This railroad i9a Ia
tional enterprise, and we are forced 10 pro
tect the men during its survey and eonstrue
ton through probably. the most war-Hk-
nations of Indians on the continent. VIII.
will fght for every foot Of the line. lti-a
matter of war requiring nearly two thoa
sand troops. who in winter must be sheltered
t;eneral Sheridan estimate Is the love-
possible"
therefore earnestly recommend an ap.
propriation BY Congress Of the sum OF tHa
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. 10 berz
Depded in the erection of two posts, the j.
cation Of which shall be selected by 6ener-.
sheridan. concur with General Sherman
in lis view that this isa national enterpr.-
and should receive the support Of the ga,
eminent. II will also prove to be an ec1uou
ical measure, and will tend TO the solution
of the Indian problem in the northwest
territory WILLIAM W bLLANAf'
Secretary Of War
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

Nr. Colfax's neighbors are undismayed
A resident of South Bend writes with
the exception of few old anti-war
Democrats, hear but one expression, and
that is, We swear by Schuyler here; we
have full faith that he will come out all
right; having known him so long and so
intimately, We know he never could have
been induced to accept bribe.'" In this
connection, it may be stated that the New
York Mail sent reporter to interview the
Nesbitt family in that city, in regard to the
gift of 1000, which Mr.. Colfax says he
received from Mr.. Nesbitt, and the reporter
was informed by one of the sons that "what
MIR. Colfax says is true, for mother says she
remembers my father telling her at the
time that he had sent the money on to him."
On mentioning this to ex-Recorder James
NJ. Smith, he said that once, when running
for Office, Mr.. Nesbitt, with whom he had
but slight acquaintance, sent him check
for 500 in the same manner. Mr.. N. was
. warm personal admirer Of Mr.. Colfax.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

The Bridgeport (Ct.) Standard tells a
good story of a policeman in a neighboring
city who was set to catch boys who violated
city ordinance against sled-coasting in
the streets. she watched, two lads pre-
pared their sleds for "a go" One of them
got off, when the peeler rushed after him.
Here said his comrade, take my sled
It will go faster than his'n. ard YOU will
catch him - In an instant the ambitious
peeler threw himself on the sled, and soon
came up with and arrested the offender.
The justice heard the testimony, and was
about to infict the fine, when the other lad
profeSsed willingness to testify against the
officer for similar infraction of the law
and 50 they both got off, with a solemn in
junction to ''sin no more"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

PORTLAND AND OGDENs BURG RAuRo,n
Superintendent spaulding, having resigned
to enter upon position upon the New Lon.
don Northern Railroad, Col. franklin
Fairbanks of the executive committee a.
sumes the duties Of superintendent for the
present. The mail train east now leave
Hydepark at 5.i5 a. m. and reaches :,
Johnsoury at s'55. Mixed trains to run
over the road each way, Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays-leaying Hydepark at
p m, and reaching ST. Johnsbury attn
m Going west the mail train leaves =
bloomsbury at AS p. m, arriving at Hvda-
park at - p m. Mixed train leaves s.
Johnsbury at 7.ioa. m. and reaches HYDE
park at u m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

ANNUAL MEETING OF FHE VERMONT AND
MASSACHUSETTS, RAILROAD. - The annual
meeting of the Vermont and Massachusetts
Railroad Corporation was held at Fitch
burg on Wednesday last The board of di-
rectors was re elected as follows; Daniel A.
Richardson, VIM. H. Hill, james A. Dupee,
George F. Fay, Francis Goodhue, Wendell
T. Davis and Thornton X. Ware.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

INTERNATIONAL DIVISION OF THE BRorH-
ERHooD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS. The
House committee on education and labor
has reported iavorably the bill incorporating
the Grand international Division of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. the
object of which, as stated in the bill. is to
aid its members to become more skilful and
efficient as engineers, to elevate their char
acters as men, aid sick and disabled MEM
bers, and relieve the families of deceased
members. Subdivisions organized under
the act which shall admit or retain anv
member addicted to the habitual use of in
toxlcating liquors, or any who have proved
themselves incompetent as locomotive engi-
neers, or who shall by their advice and
counsel induce any engineer or engineers to
interfere by strike with the Transportation
Of mails or other government property or
who shall refuse to expel any of their mem
bers who shall so interfere, shall forfeit
their charter and all rights and interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21
= p--.,.,7.'. ah..nce from the hall of the

Con Rutler's absence from the hall oil the
House of Representatives on wednesday
duripr the electoral vote and the proceed
inos connected Herewith, is the subject oil .
GOOD deal of gossip about the Capltol. a
Washington special to the Boston iN'"''
thus explains his strange conduct
at seems that the testimony before 70
lands committee that Butler advised M La
10 send Matt Carpenter Sl0,OO0 because N nc
had a ton0ue in his head. and the money
would HELM elect HIM to the Senate, tnreT
the General into 4 violent rage III ny
condition of mind he went to the zap.
lie was in his seat at the opening oil tnc
morning hour and his excited CONDITION at
traeted n good deal of attention In con
versation he swore roundly that he WoulI
give these Credit Mobilier chaps HI, anu
alluded in no general terms to the comm
tee itself, and charged among other thihsS
that the investigation OF his private e0nNgi
sation was cowardly. The man VINO iel '1c
cat out of the bag in this case was Johh d
Alley, who repeated the conversation 10
somebody in the committee room. but ne
va. so mad that he went home He said he
world be id if he would stay with such
set If rascals. and was not seen again during
the day. He appeared before the Poland
committee Thursday morning and teStined
that his relations to the Credit MCbiiier
were only those of counsel. Upon 6eins
Questioned further Gen. Butler stated tnat
il was true that he had advised the mon
Pacific railroad company to employ senator
Carpenter as counsel, but had never au l.f i9eH
that company or anybody else, a testihed'
m give so 600 to aid Carpenter election
TO the Senate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

Just at the conclusion of a recent circus
performance in North Carolina town. the
clown stepped forward and informed the
vast assembly that they had taken in about
5000 that day-more money, he ventured to
say, than any minister Of the Gospel in that
county would receive for years service.
lie then plainly told them that the large
portion of the audience were church mem
bers, who would plead their poverty when
asked for money to support the Gospel, and
severely exposed their inconsistency. A
few Sundays after, be preached in the same
community, and made strong appeal for
missions, when a collection was taken
amounting to S43s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-02-21

At ia recent meeting of the Congressional
Temperance Society at Washington, Rev
DR.. Chickering stated, as 4 result of an
extensive correspondence with Senators and
Representatives, that about thirty per cent.
ofthe forty second Congress are total absti-
hence men. He read. several interesting
extracts from letters he had received, one
saying, always total abstinence :" another,
81 am radical teetotaller and have been
for fortY-eight years" One Senator styles
intemperance 1.-THE greatest evil of the age;
a deranger of moral and social order and
political purity :" and wishes the secret of
making strong drink were lost, like the
Greek fire, never to be recovered One
member expressed his readiness to vote for
a tax Of ten dollars gallon on all intoxica-
ting liquors.