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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-12-03
synopsis of Treasury Report.

The Secretary of the Treasury points out
the falling off in the revenue caused by the
financial crisis and bases the estimates of re-
ceipts somewhat thereon; he then shows that
the coin receipts are still more than the interest
on the public debt and other coin expendl-
lures; recommends economy, reduction in
appropriations, and if the effects of the de-
rangemrnt in business should continue and
make II necessary, to provide additional
means, recommends ludicious additional tax
alton, rather than resort 10 borrowing and in
creasing the public debt. The operations un.
der the retunding act for the year ending De-
comber 3lst, 1873, make saving OF one mil
lion dollars in annual interest. The entire
saving in the annual interest under its opera
lions is So 900 900. The Secretary recon-.
mends action be taken before January next
for payment of twenty millions of the loan OF
1885; Secretary condemns the practice of
paying interest on deposits as tending to cir
culate currency in the large cities, where it is
used largely in loans to spectators, whose
operations tend directly to increase the annu-
ally recurring stringency in the money
market and tends to derange
business generally. He aludes to the pre-
vailing sentmcn! that more elasticity should
be given to the volume Of the currency, and
earnestly commends to the wisdom of Con-
and that in such inquiry further imitation of
rredeemable paper currency should be avoid
ed and permanent return to the sound basis of
specie payments be kept in view. As regards
any large augmentation of legal tender notes,
in time of peace as departure from the
declaration of public policy and pledge of
public faith to the national creditor made in
the act of June 80, 1864, that the amount
of such notes should never exceed 800 ,000,-
900 as well as from that more solemn pledge
contained in the first act of the 4lst Congress
to ma Ike provision at the earliest practicable
period for the redemption Of United States
notes in coin. He refers TO the uncertainty
in public opinion as to the right of policy of
issuing the forty-tour millions called the re-
serve, and recommends the exact status there
of be fixed by Congress. He opposes the is
sue ofany part OF the same to Initiate the cur
rency and suggests it be held for reserve un.
der restrictions
The Secretary also recommends changes in
the law authorizing the national bank notes
to be replaced, as there are practical difficult
ties in carrying out the purpose of Congress
under the present law. y thorough revision
OF the custom laws is recommended. The
tonnage tax should be repealed and new laws
regarding the enrolment and license Of YES
sells should be made so far as they affect
canal boats and similar craft employed chief
ly on TIE internal waters of States, the reor
ganization of custom districts on the Atlantic
coast, and various changes in the laws res
pecting our navigation are recommended
The secretary details what has been done
in the matter of the Louisville and Portland
canal, and suggests further legislation.
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from the South A bolt is openly threat.
ened, and there is talk of voting for either
Cox, Holman, or Hester Clymer. Unless
there is complete change of purpose
among these opponents of the back pay
fraud before tomorrow noon, consider
able number. including nearly all the
New York Democrats, will refuse to be
bound by the caucus. and vote for can
ddate of their own who has clean record
Wood voted three times for the Salary
bill. was absent on five rol-calls, and drew
the money. On account of his course, the
Democratic State Committee would no
put him on the stump in the New Yorl
campaign, and he was not even allowed
TO speak in his own district, for fear ht
would damage his party. Eldridge's at
tack upon Holman was grossly unjust
Holman is one of the most useful member
the Democrats have in the House. Hill
vigilance and industry are unequaled, and
his honesty is above suspicion. He
always i'll his seat, and he watches th|
business of the House with unwearyinI
care, never failing to oppose corrupd
doubtful. and hasty Legislation. In Il.
interest of the Treasury as we'll as of hi
party he undergoes an amount ofphysic4
and mental labor that few members woul
be willing to undertake.
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TNOETU CWURCX.

Under the authority of resolutions passed
by the Clinton Avenue Church and the
Church of the Pilgrims, joint Committee
are about to issue Il call for conference
of the Congregational Churches Of the
United States, TO consider the alleged lax
ity of discipline in Plymouth Church. The
call for the conference is being prepared
by DR.. Storrs and DR.. Bnddington. 1t
Will include the charges made against
Plymouth Church and the answers, with
4 request that the pastor and delegates
from each church shall take part in the
conference. which will probably be held
in January. The investigating committee
posing of the charges against Mr.. Bowen.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, Dec. ., 1873.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

We lay before our readers in this issue
the annual message of President Grant.
1t is a plain, practical State paper, closely
confined to giving in the fewest words the
most complete statement of our national
affairs. In few words the story of the
yirginius is related, no honor being
claimed to the administration for the adj
mirable manner in which negotiations
were conducted, and the success which
crowned its efforts. On the currency
question the President is sound. We have
no space to notice farther the message,
but would commend it to an attentive
perusal, as one of the most important pa
pers ever issued by the national executive.
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Protocol.

Protocol of the Conference held at the Depart
meut OF State, at Washington, on the 18th
Of Nov. 1873, between Hamilton Fish,
Secretary t'State, and Rear Admiral Don
Jose Polo De Barnabe, Enyoy EXtraor-
binary and minister Plenip0tentiry of
Spain.
The undersigned having met for the pur-
pose of entering into detlnitive agreement,
respecting the case of the steamer Nirginius,
which while under the flag OF the United
States, was on the 3i.t day Of October last
captured on the high seas by the Spanish
man-of war Tornado, have reached the fol-
lowing conclusions;
Spain, en- her part, stipulates to restore,
forthwith. the vessel referred to and the sur
yivors of her passengers and crew, and on
the 18th day OF December next to salute the
flag of the United States. If, however, be-
tore that date, Spain should prove TO the sat
istaction Of the government of the United
States that the Virginins was not entitled TO
carry tn flag OF the United States, and was
carving it at the time of her capture, without
right and improperly, the salute will be spon
taneously dispensed with, as in such case not
being rvsp0nslbie; but the Inlled States viii
expect. III such case, disclaimer OF intent OF
indiguity 70 the flag in the act which was
Committed; turlhermore. If on or bei)re
the I5.h Of December. 1873, it shall be made
- appear II the satisfaction OF the nited
States that the Nitginius did not righttully
carry the American flag and was not entitled
to American papers, the United States Will
institute enquiry and adopt legal proceedings
against the vessel, If il lie found that she has
violated any law Of the United States, and
against any OF the persons who may appear to
have been guilty OF illegal acts in connection
Herewith. it being understood that Spain
will proceed according to the second PROPOSE
ton made TO General Sckles, and communi-
Gated in lis telegram read to Admiral Paio
on the 9Th inst. 10 Investigate the con-
duct of those Of her authotitlcs who have
intringed Spanish law or treaty obligations,
and VIII arraign them before competent courts
and intlict punishment on those who may
have offended. their reciprocal reclamations
tn b. the subject of consideration and ar
rangement between the two Governments,
ana in case OF no agreement to be the sub
ject Of arbitration if the constitutional assent
of the Senate of the United States be given
thereto.
1t is further stipulated tina: the time man
Ter, and place for the surrender ofthe Virgin
ius and the survivors of those who were on
board OF her at the time OF capture, and also
the time, manner and place for the salute to
the flag Of the United States, if there should
be occasion for such salute, shall be sub
iect to arrangement between the undersigned
within the next t~o days.
Signed,)
HAMILTON FISH,
JOSH POLO DEBAESA AM.
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WASHINGTON MITTERS.i

The report of the Secretary of the !
ury is very long-about twice the !,
of the last one from Mr.. Boutwell,. 4
three points can be stated. The Sec.
is not an intiationist, and therefore 70
the 3-65 bonds. He desires to ha%
Si4. 100000 reserve placed at tn
control Of the Secretary, and in "a
terms he favors the policy of doin.,
little in any positive legislation, but
ing financial matters to arrange 7
selves.
Secretary and Mrs. Fish gave Il
on Friday night, at which their yo,,
daughter, Miss Edith, was formal Z
scented to Washington society. The,
lady assisted her accomplished mot
receiving the guests, and was the re !,
of many marked attentions, incluc"
perfect avalanche of exquisite fl,
conspicuous among which was =
basket, in which the young lady's Il
were handsomely arranged in whili
gift being from Mrs. Bancroft Davi.F
attendance was very select and 81
guished. \.
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Gordon of settlements connecting the present
population of the mountain and mining re-
gions with that Of the older States. ALI the
land reclaimed would be clear gain ii alter
nate sections are retained by the Government.
| would suggest that the retained sections be
thrown open to entry under the Homestead
laws or sold to actual settlers for a very low
price.
GENERAL AMNESTY.
l renew my previous recommendation to
Congress for general amnesty The number
engaged in the late rebellion yet laboring under
disabilities is very small, hut enough to keep
up constant irritation. No possible danger
can accrue to the government by restoring
them to eligibility to hold office.
CIVIL RIGHTS FOR THE BLACKS.
| suggest for your consideration the enact
n1ent of a law 10 better secure the civil rights
which freedom should secure but has not eff
fectuallv secured to the cniranchised slave.
(Sisned) L. s. GRANT.
Executive Mansion Dec. /, 1878.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
. Bsassas= Hswman.
aEnI HISTORY OF TEE soEmous ootoaxD sAcHl

HAfKT HISTORY OF TEE INGENIOUS ooLoRxp BAuHn-
u Y'T ~ ,Hts Loz.as4 .sstAsistsare 3
The Rspaogican furnishes en- epitome OF the
history of Benjamin Bowman, very worthy col
ored nsn, which we appropriate for our own
eoluunss ps n tA fH{
A colored man named Benjamin Bowmsn,
commonly know as old Ben, who resides with
John o, CLARK, Esq., 81 Kirkwood, is rather a re-
mRrkable character In 1920 ne was sold at pub
lilo sale at Hares Corner by one Nicholas QUINN
to the late Major Reybold for Si00, being then
about nine years old. On resohing his twenty
eighth year, the Major set him free. when he at
once made bargain 10 continue in the employ
of his old master, and has ever since resided
with the Reyhold or CLARK family For the last
four years he has lived with John O. CLARK as
above stated, He IL quite q mechanical genius,
aznong his exploits being the construction OF q
model OF q steamboat with paddle wheels, walk
ing beam, pilot house, bell, ETC., which serves as
a weather vgne. The name Jthn O, CLARK is cut
on the wheel houre in neat letters When the
wind blows the machinery Is set in motion II
is rather an extraordinary piece OF mechanism
for an uneducated colored man. Ho also made
a Germantown dearborn to scat four children,
having top, &c., all as complete ~ could be
turned out by any of our carriage manufacturers
Old Ben ie unmarried, lives coDtentedly with his
employer, and IL quite favorite in the neigh
borhood. When asked why he had never mar
ried, he replied that ''the woman he would have
he could not get, and those who would have him
the devil would not have"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

REMARKABLE AGED WoMAN.-Jane Hopes
residing in West Grove township is indeed re-
markable woman for her years She ia in her
92d year, and is in the habit Of walking two
miles to do her shopping at the township store,
returning home the same day. Last summer
we are informed she attended picnic, and hred
by the music of the orchestra, she took her place
in quadrille sett and danced AZ nimbly as the
youngest maiden on the floor. She is all viva
city and good humor, and retains her faculties
TO very remarkable extent West Chester
Mems
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

WHARF FRoNTs.-Wharf fronts are at all times
valuable property in cities, but they are not al
ways purchasable. NJ. NJ. Child d Co. will offer
seven at public sale on Saturday next located in
eligible places along the Christiana and yery
desirable from their proximity to the W. d W.
Il. II Co s wharf, at Third street bridge 1t is
rare thing Tor wharf fronts to be offered at
public sale, andthey whOwish to become. possess
ed OF this species OF property should not lose
sight Of this sale The sale will take place on
the premises al 4.30 p, NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

SUMMER BoARD1No.-It is now d, cided to open
the brandyWlne Springs as summer resort
Mrs. Moore of Philadelphia having consummated
lease for the same OF the owner Mr. Frank in
Fell. The place Will be open on June Goth, (hee
advertisement elsewhere in the COMMERCIAL !
Already a number of Wilmingtonians have sig.
nihed their intention of sunmering at this beau
tiful place, and judging from present appearan-
ces Mrs. Moore will have full house for the
simmer. Business men in the city will find the
train time on the VIZ W. r. r. such as will con-
yeniently allow them to reside there and con-
duct their business as usual
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
Total,

DID OF A HOOP SKIRT The fredericksburg
(Md.) Courier records the following me iancholy
death resulting from hoop skirt spring :.
Charley Williams. sou OF MIR, W. II. Williams
near this place, died on Sunday. from an acci-
dental wound i'll the eye. A few days ago while
he and colored boy were playing. the latter ran
hoop-skrt spring through hole in tho floor
from the under side the former, watching for
It to come through, received deep puncture in
the corner of the eye, and a fatal result mas fol-
lowed. A sad affair
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

FUNERAL OF SoATrERGOoD ALLEN. The funer-
raj OF Scattergood Allen took place, yesterday
al. f.ernoon, from his residence, and was largely
attended Services were held in st. Paul's ii.
h. Church, aud remarks were made by isevs A
RltteDhouse and Lafayette Marks. lhs caskst
was all elegant rosewood one, mounted with sill
yer. A magnificent wreath, prepared by MIR
Aliens Sabbath school class, rested upon the
coffin lid and was buried with it, =
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

tB h0l0 for Sunlnler.-The y later days are pasl,
bnOugh tut cold Ussis from the Northwest may moi
nave GeAhed "a blow, and Our city L-LOfs nave al.
ready made arrangements Tor spring garnenlh toi
the people Ar, JOnh Ii aunlLAusen, at 4l6 klht
sIteL, especially, Las lAid IN DeauGltul Vi
eoatngs VestiLss oassileres, ,&c Ior spriug aud IL
READY W receive orders from his USUAL well dresse
Customers he lh also naVibg his store pAl,ered anu
pAlnLsu so That ev ~ tnak oUks lgnL and fresI
As d new gUld dollar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

- For LOIS Of Ppetite, Dyspepsia, indigestion,
Depression Of 5piriLs General DeDiliJJ III theii
various foIfns, ,kerro FnOsphatso Elixir of Calissaya
made ny CssWeL, Hazard ~ 20 4sew ork, and sJlH
by hll drugglBLs Ii LIE best tonic. as stlmuIaLt
tonic Iur patients recovering lTum lever OF other
Sickness, At mas no equal II during The sea-
sun 1t prevents lever and ague other lnterlt-
= tanI fe Vers. Gg
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

REAL ESTATE SALE.-E. Pennington Real Ra-
tate Agent, reports the following sales
House on Van Barren street, for Thomas Y.
deNormandie, to L. A. Vance, for $500
House ON corner of Jackson and Elm 81 rect, for
James Ourlett, to Robert stuart, for - 900.
Stable on Sth street for Thos. Marvel to James
\. Sutton for 81 500,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
societies.
MEETINGS THIS EVENING


Jefferson Lodge, No. 2, l. o. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, 3rd aud King.
Mattahoon Tribe No. IL, | o. r. NJ, at Red
Mems Hall, 415 Market street.
Eden Lodge, No. "a, |. o. o, f., at Odd Fell
lows Hall, Sd and King streets.
Keokuk Tribe, No. 3, I. o. Il, M. at Red Mems
Hall AIS Market street.
Wilmington Division, No. l, $. of t, in the
McOlary Building.
Hope Council, No. 2, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, at Hall
5l1 Market street.
Lady Washington Home Communion, at 5O4
Market street.
Rokeby Lodge, No IA, K of p, at Rising Sun.
Wilmington Grotto. No. l, s. and ID. uf A. A.
Bradford's building.
Clayton Lodge, No. A, X. of r., at Knights of
Pythias Hall. 2ll Market street.
st, Johns Jommandery, No. /. K. T., at Ma
sonic Temple.
ELECTION OF oFFIcERs OF EUREKA LODGE.
At The annual election for officers Of Eureka
Lodge No 23. A f. A M. held Monday eve
evening, the following officers wnre elected
Worshipful Master-R Harry Young
Senior Warden-L. II johnson.
JUNIOR Warden-phomas p Morgan.
Secretary-James q Miller.
Treasurer-Geo. Ii. kobinette.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

CHESTER COUNTY TEACHERs.-The Chester
County Board OF School Directors held meeting
ON last Saturday and re-appointed the present
corps Of teachers. The Board raised the sala-
ries of all the teachers The Principal will re-
ceive $500; teachers of the four primary schools
get S4OO each, and the teachers of tine four
schools of higher grade get "a so each.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

The CITY rREAsURERsaIP.-Jose L.Kllgore,
the present Olty Treasurer will not be IL candl-
date for re- election. Other arduOus and pressing
duties forbid this. aud the CANVASS for the sue
cession has already begun. We hear Of plenty
Of names that are suggested, but know Of but
one aspirant who has publicly announced him
self-John g. Appleton
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

~ Flashing In their pearly sheen,
From Tilt giUIiOus cordilILie,
See those leelh unlarnlshedt
White alike. the DAck aud front
Yes, by the fragrant oOZuDoNr,
May Deauty's mouth De garnlshedl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

- SytUan sprinJs -Chas. Kyle, trUprietor. Thit
pleasant pace vi resort Las nea4y med ~
ior the IeceptIOn OF Individual tislUOra pcuIc. AM
social phrtlea. Amp ACCOM- OdatIUus lUr dulSiuk
nave been made, hu Ice CTEhln, iSIuU Made, CaAse,
Hutts, &c, Win ue hold " all VINO aesl e ILem, NJ
~ oxicafing hquors win be sold Ihe grouu. Ht
Will alsO eUntlnue his pOpullr sta4u al SetUud aAG
halket, where me above nAIleu IuAurles MAJ u
had during the season; also, his resuenIe, slxLL
aud Orange, where he Wil De plsastd u see nls
many trlenas anu the puDnc geLsraly.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
SNaralna.

OOARDING - Persons wanting b ard for the
, summer months, can be accOmn edatnd with
every comfort at Deli Delight Farm, near Landen-
oerg Address or call on 3. MBGILLIGAN,
Iet-6t Landenbs ri Pa
hEoARDfN9 "A man and wife can bs accornInO-
~ dated with board; also, a lew sinke men at
leo 81 9s1 SHIP BY STREET, y
ID Q0ARDING,-R00ms on second, third ami fourth
ID n1ora. at n W. Cor. sth and WEST sTs.
apr2a 81 A. 4 NJ. FOTHHRGILL
ERoARDINtl-For GENTLEMEN AZ
ID sepie-n s1Q KING STREET.
. apra-sm 600 DELAWARE AvENUR.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

The UNION MEETING OF THE LoANs.-The un.
ION meeting of the Loan Associations of the ci
ty, for the consideration of their mutual inter
ests, will be held on Thursday evening next, in
tine Office of d. T. Hawkins, 4O4 Market street
second story.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

DELAWARE SHORE RAILRoAD.-The prospects
for building this line. it is assert ed, are favora-
ble The Board of Commissioners, previous to
opening books for the subscription of stock,
elected Hon. Samuel Hopkins President Ou
the first day, when the Boar met at Paulsboro'
the subscriptions amounted to $40, 900; at Bridge
port, ~ OOOi at Penusgroye, $l4 900. 10 these
there have since been added subscriptions which
will reach, in the aggregate, $50 00,-suflicient
to enable the company to organize. ID. B. Gill
was made Treasurer for Gloucester County and
VIM Summerill for Salem County. meeting
of the stockholders for the purpose OF organiza.
tion will be held at Bridgeport on the I'd Of July.
Upon the completion Of the organization, en-
gineers will be placed in the ield for the survey
Of the route. From the promptness shown in
the subscriptions the strongest hopes are enter
tanned that the road will bs constructed. Wood
bury Constitution.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

Co-OPERATIoN AND THE CoAcHMAKERs.-Th
Coachmakers OF Wilmington are moving in the
establishment Of Cooperative union for the
carrying Oh of this trade for IL cir mutual bene-
hit On Tuesday evening, meeting was held in
Bradfords building, when plan similar to that
under which the Oo-Operative Car Builders AS
soclatlon was formed was proposed, and re-
ceived the approval OF those present. Without
taking any detiuite action. the meeting adjourned
subject to the call of the President, but Com
mite of one from each shop was appointed
to ascertain how many Of the journeymen coach
builders were willing to embark in such an en-
terprse.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

" You WISH your hair to look well USE Nattans'
Crystal Di 'cOvery Is will restore IFS color when
prematursl gray, remove handruff stop It's falling
and furnish dressing iequalled ~ any other oil
or pomade IN the market No poison, no stain, no
sediment. or sale by all Druggists
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
aaolia 3 East xaa szaaa. oaki9

OAt-on June Tth, between stn and Orange
- streets and the Wilmington ant Rrandywine
usmeterY, gold chain armlet with name may ;
on loet ct ltbeyal reward will be pai the nnder
by returning the came 20
jefast as w. NINTH ST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

RECEIPTS FROM THE OXFORD EXHIBITION. II he
spring exhibition Of the Oxford Agricultural So
eiely was very successful one III all pGl tlcuars
The following were the receipts.
Saie OF uckeis,... .................. @lU67. 30
Entrance fees exhibitors tlekets..,. SOL 5O
Eating stands, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50. 90
Stock; Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

~ james Fray.-This well ksown and distin.
gushed ice cream maker, as he hot weather an
proachss, begins his nightly travels gung cur reefs
distributing to his 100 satisns d cus4omerR hts
choice Ice cream. Last night fls bell sounded Tor
the nrst time this season and from this out during
the not weather, the people Will rush u his wagon
for their lns alment OF his rich and lovely cream
lie also serves our best families at dinner
and tea time, aud In the evening HIS Headquarters
is at Eighth Street Market Restaurant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

O. Our Goods are fresh anu reliable, and our
prices are lowest Fireworks OF ev .ry description
a. Adams a Bro, bO6 Market street. VII oington,
Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12

81 @. II, Hamrick a Co. lave a large lot OF tine
black Alpacas, which they art selling 1t 8s cents
per yard at % North kignJh s.rest, thIladelpnia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-12
City Council this evening.

City Council this evening.
Read the DELAWARE TRIBUNE. 1t is issued to-
day.
The Star and Young Mems Loans meet this
evening.
Kappa Gamma entertainment at the Opera
House Tonight
The stockholders of the Wilmington Loan AS
ISOLATION hold special meeting, this evening