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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
Specially Reported for ate Commercial.
.z. DovER, Jan. 8, 1873.

Dover, Jan. 8, 1873.
sENAFE-MoRNINe SESSION. ..-.sH.----9
Senate met at 10 o'clock, and was opened with
prayer by the chaplain IA
The roll was called and the journal of yester-
day read.
Mr.. Riddle, chairman OF the committee on
new rules for the government of the Assembly,
made report, which was adopted and so copies
were ordered to be printed. 5+y=.yf !;
MIR Ellis from the committee on Revised Stat
utes, reported joint resolution in relation to
the revision Of the laws of 1871. Adopted
Mr.. Riddle offered a resolution that the part
of the Governors message which referred to the
general attachment laws be referred to the Com
mittee ON Revised Statutes, with leave to re-
port by bill, or otherwise at at any time.
Adopted.
Speaker Leslie offered a joint resolution in
reference to the State Directors Of the Farmers
Bank Of Delaware, making provisions for pro-
per representation on the part of the State at
annual meetings. Adopted.
The Speaker gave notice thst he would, at
some future time, ask leave to present bill to
amend chapter IL, of the Revised Statutes. Also,
a supplement- to an act to Incorporate the
Edgemoor iron Company.
Mr.. Riddle gave notice that some future time
he would introduce bill entitled j" An act to
increase the number of Senators and Represen-
tatives ia the General Assembly" (Thia is in
tended to procure increased representation for
Mr.. Records presented petition from Mrs
Elizabeth W. Gcslee, askinga divorce from her
husband, Samuel Goslee, Referred to the Com
Inittee on Divorces. s.,ar
The Speaker presented petition from the
citizens of White Clay Creek Hundred, asking
that certain divisions of the Hid. into election
districts be made. Referred to the Committee
on Elections. .....r
Messrs. Ellis and Records were appointed a
committee on the joint resolution Of the House
relative to revised code. r..t
The Speaker gave notice that he would, at a
future time present, an act supplementary to an
act, Spassed in 1863 to incorporate the Whining
ton City Railway Company.
The Speaker presented an act to incorporate
the Tasker Loan Association of New Castle,
which was read. 4B QIE
The Speaker presented an act to amend chap
ter 63, of the Revised Code, relating to Usury
laws, which was read the first time. (tfhe amend
ment is 10 regulate the legal rate of interest
making it not leas than or more than 10 pei
cent? e.5 ,a. ass. #, ul
MIR, Records reported a joint resolution thai
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

Mr.. Bergh says the recent decision of Judge
DAILY, in New York. ON the powers Of the Socie-
ty for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
does not prevent him making arrests. 1t only
other animals when the drivers are arrested.
The severest snom storm of the season in the
Northwest has been prevailing in Wisconsin and
Minnesota since Tuesday night. Railroad travel
is'interrnpted in atl directions, and some trains
are snow-bound3 -fIraf.y= -
Gold closed yesterday at 112I. Government
securities advanced a AZ. Phila. stocks were
moderately active, the market closing steady.
Cotton was unchanged.
The total number of deaths in New York last
year was 92,647, an increase of 5671 on the NOR
tality of 1871. I..z.... =..-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
Church Wedding.

THE MARRIAGE OF DIR. CURTIS AND hIss oAREY.
The nuptials of DR.. j. NJ. Curtis and Miss
Annie Carey, both of this city, were solemnized
at Grace Church, at 1880 P. NJ, to-day. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. J. d. Curtis
father of the groom, assisted by Rey. Jacob
Todd. -II e.4, aFfJ
The wedding was quietly conducted. No
grooms or bridesmaids attended the couple, but
they presented themselves at the altar alone.
They were both attired in travelling Suits and
started immediately after the conclusion of the
ceremony to Washington. -
The church was we'll filled of course, by the
friends Of the contracting parties A cousin of
the groom presided at the organ, and perform
ed the wedding march as the couple wended
their way along the aisle of the Church.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
THE PENINSULA.
QUEEN ANNE's COUNTY.

QUEEN ANNhB COUNTY,
By consolidation OF Districts Jno. T. Hand,
Assessor of Internal Revenue, has peen dis
missed from the service. 10
W. W.K. Goodman, of Kent Island, has been
declared an involuntary bankrupt. pr"
A nameess outrage was committed upon q
10 year old little daughter of Thomas @. An
thony, Of Piney Neck by Millsrd Pearson, 16
years OF age. He locked her up in the stable
to carry out his purpose. Pearson has been
arrested
The o. s. Inspector has inspected the Love
Point Light House and ,pronounces it in an un-
safe condition. but says.. it may stand until
Spring.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

The election of Conover as Speaker Of the
Florida House OF Representatives creates great
dissatisfaction among the Republicans.
The President has selected ex-congressman
Perry aud General Harlan, OF Kentuckey, attor-
nays to bring suit against the Credit Mobilier,
The New Hampshire Democratic State Oonven-
tun met at Concord yesterday. James A. Wes-
ton was nominated for Governor and Henry Col
ony for Railroad Commissioner.
Hon. Roscoe Conkling was unanimously re-
nominated for u s. Senator by the Republioan
caucus of the New York Legislature, last night.
A despatch from General Augur reports the
death, in Texas, of General James H. Carlton,
VIII commanded the department of New Mexico
during the war for the Union.
The Munroe and Judson blocks, in Oswego.
N Y, were destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
L00. ''
Among the Senate combinations yesterday
were Irwin Mcdowell to be Major General in
.he army, in place of Meade, deceased: WIN.
Carey, United States Attorney for Utah and s.
D. Williamson, of Va, Secretary to the presi-
eeat to sign land patents.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
The Given aInae Ended.

The case of the United States Us. Archibald
Given, county tax collector, of this city, came to
an end at noon to-day. The motion of defend
ants counsel for arrest of judgement was over
ruled by the Court, and sentence was pronounced
by Judge Bradford. AS will be seen by our re-
port, the judges disagreeug, no imprisonment
was imposed, the fine being $2OOO and the cost OF
prosecution added. The public will be glad that
full that the sentence OF imprisonment was not
passed upon him,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
mnrlnr NeMr.
WrLM1EGroN. Jan. o

Hll-hlNolONs bohs VI
The hull Of the steamship Colon, built ct Ches-
ter, and sent to New York, in tow, to receive her
machinery, reached that city safely yesterday
morning.
The brig Lena ThuFIO,1, sunk in the river, of
Chester, has boon pumped out by the tug Edith,
(after stopping the hole in her bow,) and raised
She has sustained but little damage besides that
to her bow. She was towed into the government
wharf at Ihaatar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
pTortou on tho RloctornI system.

Senator Morton is now preparing speech,
which he proposes to deliver during the winter
session. on our present system of electing Il
President. He :s Of the opinion that the present
r.mpaign has demonstrated that our electoral
system is thoroughly defective, and that cohtiu-
gonces may arise such as the death Of the Presi-
dent elect, or a close canvass, wherein the vote
Of a single. state would be decisive of the result
and wherein frauds, or informalities as in
Louisiana or Arkansas, would require that such
vote be set aside, which might precipitate a rev.
Olutlon extending all over the country. He will
argue in favor OF direct vote by the people,
Milh the abolition of the Electoral College,
claiming that the latter is cumberson piece of
machinery, which has boen since outgroWn, and
which was instituted simply because of want
of confidence in the people by the trainers Of
the Constitution.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

FATAL AooID sST.-Thomas Kenney, brake
man on the p, W. 4 B. II. r., fell, whilst walk
ing on the top OF the train, between the cars,
near Claymont, on Tuesday evening, and was
run over, receiving injuries which terminated
fatally yesterday morning. He was a young
man, unmarried, and boarded in Philadelphia
Ills parents reside down East. e.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

DEATH FROM EXPOSURE After an illness of
short duration, James McBrannan, residing on
9th street, below Spruce, died yesterday. few
days ago he was set upon by several parties in
a drunken row at the Free apd Easy" on Wa
ter street, and it was supposed that death re-
led from the injuries there received. A cor
onor's Jury, however. decided otherwise, and at
tributed it to exposure. McBrannan was a young
man and unmarried.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The Star and Young Mems Loans meet this
evening.
Three drunks before the Mayor this morning,
Two were fined the costs, and one fifty cents
and COSTS
special car, conveying the Directors, &C., of
the Del II. r., went down to Dover, to-day. The
annual election is being held.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

AooUrEsoINa IN HIS SENTENCE.-When SEN
tence was pronounced this morning upon Archie
Given in the u s. Court, of a fine OF $4,000,
the prisoner put his hand in his pocket, hauled
out his pocket book, and apparently was going
to pay down the fine on the spot No one
seemed ready to receive the money 30 it was put
back into his pocket. He proceeded to the Mar
shals office paid the fines and costs and was
rnlpasp1
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

Boy BURNED TO DEATH.--Neil C0nley, pupil
in School No. rs, at Rising Sun. was burned to
death on Tuesday afternoon He was stsnding
near the stove in the school room, when his
clothing took fire and enveloped him in a sheet
of flame. All attempts to extinguish the flames
were futile and he was burned to a crisp. He
fingered about hours, when death relieved
linn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
Commercial Reports.
rHILApE1PnIA mARKnrs.

----,.--- PmLADELRHIA, Jan. g.
Cotton firm, 21@211{c, Provisions dull. Flour
Penna. extra family, ss 25CS925 Wheat firm,
steady red, 81 white, S205O210. Corn
steady new yellow, 61@63c.; old, do, &C.; new
white, 63@64o. Oats unchanged. Whiskey
frmer $780, Gold 1l2X :
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
At 70 10 the House adjourned.
* AFTERNOON SESSION.

The House met at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Hickman gave notice Of an act, supple
menting an act amending an act to incorporate
the Lewes & Millsboro Il. II. IL 1l - o.
4 Mr.. Maris presented bill supplementing an
act Incorporating the Diamond State Iron Co.,
which was read once.
Also bill incorporating the Delaware Aven-
ue Club stables, which was read once.
Also bill incorporating the Law Library Asso-
citation of New Castle county, which was read
once.
DIR. Thompson moved the adoption of resolu-
tion inviting the ladies OF Dover kand vicinity to
seats on the floor Of the House. Carried.
Mr.. Maris presented hbill incorporating the
Bar Association of New Castle county, which was
read once.
Also bill Incorporating the John G. Baker
Menufacuring Company, which was read once.
Mr.. Wiids Introduced a resolution referring
that part OF the Governors message which re-
lates to the assessing aud colledting of taxes to
q committee Of five. Adopted.
Mr.. Maris gave notice OF a bill to incorporate
the Society Of the Sons OF 6t. Gsorge's.
The rsport of the State Treasurer was read,
and 500 copies ordered to be printed.
100 copief of the correspondence between
Cows. Ponder and Parker, regarding the Fishery
Troubles, we're ordered to be printed.
At 4.35 the House adjourned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
NhMiYork.g

THE TRIBUNE ASSOCIATION SUED, FOR LIBEL
Il u | u I d Nkw YSRK s5an.9
Libel suits have been begun against the Tri-
'une Association ana Whitelaw Resd by the pro-
,rietor Of the BROOKLYN Union. .t.-Nl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
England.

DEATH OF THE EMPERoR NAPOLEON.
LONDON. Jan. 0.
The Ex-Emperor Napoleon died at Chiselhurst,
at noon, yesterday ..
Although Napolean's condition was regarded
as serious, his death created much surprise, as
previous dispatch stated that he had passed q
better night and his symptoms were unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
Robert Lester smith.

HE Ia PARDoNED BY aovEEoR aEARY.
't'V H ~ PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 0.
Robert Lester Smith has been released from
prison by pardon from Governor Geary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

DZATH BY THE EXPLOSION OF AN UEIIaHTED
LAMP.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. o.
Last evening, near Morten's Station, Delaware
county, Mrs. Carr and three children were burn
cd to death by the explosion of a combination
fluid, while filling lamp which was not lighted.
The heat Of the room raised a vapor from the
fluid, which was ignited by stove. The lamp
was two yards distant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
Congressional Proceedings.
HOUSE.

et5r -r. iff HOUSE. l-l'= 1Tfa
y wAsANdros, Jan. 0.
Mr.. Wood denounced the act of last session,
creating shipping commissioners. He said that
one commissioner at New York was making a
hundred Thousand dollars, partly by his Office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

The regular monthly meeting of the Diamond
State Loal Association was held, last evening, and
1880 we're sold at 25 per cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

FAILuRE.-The Commission appointed to as
sess damages in the opening Of Pennsylvania
A ,enue met this morning. but adjourned with
ont the performance of any duty because one Of
the appointees-John Pugh-had served on q
previous commission for the same purpose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
weather Record.

REPORT Or TIE HaNAIs sERyIoH. ~
Asi = GONFi ewAsHINaroN, Jan. o.
Probabilities: For the Middle states rising
barometer, falling temperature, fresh to brisk
Northwest and Westerly Winds apd generally.
clear weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

FrNaERs CRUSHED. D.--Wm Mount, brakeman
on the Del. II. II. had the fingers Of one hand
crushed while coupling cars at Middletown on
Tuesday. He was connected with the North
hound extra freight. Il
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
Total probable receipts, a

aDONo.. .s-s'.. ,.Wl1o,H4U 10
In conclusion, believe have given your ex-
cellency as precise q statement of the transac-
tions OF the Treasury Department Of the State
as could be done without going into details, and
trust your excellency. well as the Legislature,
that is soon to convene. will call on me for any
information that may be desired, and it will be
my pleasure to give it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
TEvHE PLACE FOR ovERCoATs. = Great

YEyHE PLACE FOR ovERCoATs. - Great bar
IL gains in overcoats, superior quality Of over
coats, South East corner Ninth and Cherry Streets
Gents, call and inspect our stock, and when we
tell you we have 5000 Fine Kersey, Melton, Chin
chla, Fl Borie and Cashmere Overcoats, of all de-
scriptons you can rest assured tnat you can pc
suited. Our stock will be sold at half price to pay
advances.
Gentlemen desiring fine overcoat at half price
will call OF once at the largest and Principal Loan
once, 8 Z. corner OF Ninth and Cherry streets,
PHILADELPHIA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

the Senate adjourn on Thursday morning, to stand
adjourned till Tuesday at P. M. Adopted, with
one dissenting voice
A motion, BY Mr.. Ellis, authorizing the Clerk
to have his desk repaired. prevailed.
Adjourned till O'Clock, P. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSIONS O'CLOCK.
Senate met at o'clock. P. M.
On motion of the Speaker, certain papers re-
ceived from the House, at the morning session,
were read by the clerk. They related to q list
of legal and other documents received by the
State from other States, and List Of reprieves,
sHoIse fepoftsd tosenate concurrence IN the
joint resolution relative to adjournment to-mor-
row.
Senate adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
House met at 10, and after prayer by the
chaplain the minutes of yesterday we're read.
Lewis Thompson, on behalf of the Committee
to draft rules, reported series similar to those
governing the House last year, which we're
adopted. VS.
DR.. Martin reported rules of intercourse be-
tween the two houses, which were adopted, and
the clerk instructed to so notify the Senate. The
clerk was also directed to convey TO the Senate
certain other documents. '------ %
Lewis Thompson gave notice OF an act TO pro-
tect from executions certain articles
MIR. Silver, to prohibit the attachment OF wa.
ges in certain cases, and an act prohibiting jus
tices Of the Peace from making charges, When
The Senate clerk reported Joint res ,lution
creating a committee OF -four to consider the
Secretary of States report relating to codiica- 1
tion of the laws, and resolution relating TO
the Directors Of the Farmers Bank. 49,.
The former was read and laid ON the table.
MIR. Maris gave notice Of au act for the relief
Of Loan Associations.
. Also bill amending chapter II. of the revised
Code "
Also an act to incorporate the Delaware & Ohes-
ter county r R. ,i,-.I ...
Lewis Thompson presented a resolution that
so much Of the Governors message as relates
to the Fishery difficulties be referred to COM
mittee Of three. Adopted, and Messrs Thomp
son. Cloward and Hickman appointed. s,
The Senate Joint resolution creating commits
tee TO consider the report of the SecyAof State,
laid on the table, WAS amended 30 as to give the
House three members on the Committee, aaad
concurred in. Messrs. Maris, Shelldrake and
Martin were appointed Committee on the part
of the House. iSH
Tue Senate joint resolution to adjourn on
Thursday until Tuesday afternoon at Q o'clock
was adopted ~
Joel Thompson gave notice Of an act prohibit
ing the sale OF intoxicating liquors on election
day. ..-.-.....-.- -..-..-+ +-.4--..--s-..--.-.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
POPULATION AND REPRESENTATION.

,itse Population Representation
he o.
oity OF WiHmpingfon' q Il @ d sO's4
sFThese figures o 1870 population whining
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

Total disbursements, as above. ..sls6,311 81
Discussed from the Public School
Fund since the distribution in Au-
gust last to Pennsylvania Itstitu-
tions for the tuition and support of ,Hf
INDECENT pupils from this State. .. 1,227.52
Disbursed from the Oyster Fund by
the Collector of that revenue, to
keek in repair watch-boats salaries
Of officers and men, &o............ 3,97Os5
NoTE.-Ihere will be due the State, in jan
uary next, about $113, ,240,00, as follows, viz:
From interest on Investments. ..... 26, ,272 so
Tax on Railroad Earnings and Capita
tation. ....................... %, sos 96
Tax on Bank Shares. es.................. 5,e95 76
Tax from the several counties. ....... 5S,762 "a
laneons sources. 1000 90
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
FIRST EDITION

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9eatas.

BAKER in this city, on Wednesday morning.
January s, 1873, Geo. Henry, infantson Of Geo. W.
and ThenR Baker.
Tine friends and relatives of the family are re-
spsctfuy invited to attend the funeral from the
residence Of his parents No. 220 King street, Thurs
day, the 9th inst, at ~, p. NJ TO proceed to the
Old Swede's Church.
DuPoNT.-January Ith 1873, Charles l, DUPONT, Jr.,
aged forty.tWo years.
His male friends respectfully invited to attend
his funeral from his late residence, on Saturday,
the nth inst, at 10J6 O'Clock A. M
WALKER..-In this city, on the Jth inst, Rachel
Walker, aged 90 years. ss.-. rsEd
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectluly invited TO attend her funeral to leave the
residence of her husband, James Walker, No. 2l7
Monr e street, on Friday morning, TO leave the
house at 10 O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

HNUhbI FUhbI FUhbl DOuLn haSt COfn6r OF
II Ninth and Cherry streets, Philadelphia. New
Goods. New Styles, Low Prices.
Having Just received an enormous stock Of Ladies'
Fine and Costly Furs we are able to show GUS
toners the very latest styles and offer them at such
tremendous low prices that 1t is imposnbIe for any
lady to leave our store without purchasing. i.
Our place is great our prices just, we will use you
we'll If you in US trust.
convinced of the above facts, as we Will not
be undersold by any store In the O. g., owing to the
enormous rush we have had lately, we were forced
to open an additional salesro0m, where we will be
able to accommodate great many more Of our
customers. ftUA u
ladies' bear in mind that we do not misrepresent
any goods in our establishment and can show you
the following superior furs at half price: Hudson
Bay, Royal Crown Squirrel, Mink Sable, Astraehan
|. (Blk and WITTY Real ErIniDe, Seal --T--'----g
Also 600 splendid Astrschan Fur and Seal sacques
800 All Wsol and Broche Paisley shawls which must
be disposed of. a4 A. t.I .I.t
Ladies', we ask you only to call and convince your
selves that the greatest bargains in Fura can be had
at the largest and principal Fur warehouse and Loan
0ice, $. K corner Ninth and Cherry streets, Phila
delphtR,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09

YKyHE PLACE FOR BARGAINS Is the Seuth East
corner OF Ninth and Cherry streets, Philade-
phia, as we have goods to suit all at prices which
none can beat.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
DAj(y GpatattrtjAE.
JENKINS q: &:ATkINsok.
WILMER ATKINsON..... .PublI.hs.

EE-For Terms, Eso., See second Page. [
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-09
SECOND EDITION.
3:3O, p. M.
Singular Casualty.

A MOTHER AND HER THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO
DZATH BY THE EXPLOSION OF AN UNIIdHTED
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-04-25
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,ad Passenger Trains Of the c.. P.RR
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-04-25

PHsNoM1NAL FATALITY.-From II
private letter received hy Miles
Goodman Of this city this morning,
We learn of one Of the strangest phe-
n,mena it has ever been our painful
duty to record. Goodman is one OF
th. principal owners of the Pueblo
copper mines in Hot Springs Dis.
trict, situate about 100 miles north
vert uf Winnemucca. Humboldt
county. and near the Idaho inc.
The company employs nine men.
eight of whom have been engaged
since last Fall in running a tunnel
to tap the ledge, and the other man
superintends the work and does the
cooking. On the first day OF the
present month the eight miners en-
Ga. ed in the tunnel were taken ill
all 1T the same time. On the Th
one Of them died /; on the l4th an
other, and on the 18th the third one
followed his ml.apions to the other
shore. Becoming alarmed at this
remarkable fatality. and having no
medical assistance within reach the
Superintendent hitcbed mp a team
and brought the other five sick. men
to Winnemncca. where they arrived
dav before yesterday. The letter
do, not give even the slightest init
nation Of the character Of the fatal
maIady. but W. expect full partir;l
lars to morrow The tunnel in qnes
ton is still fifty feet short Of the
copper vein, and 80 far no metal ex-
ee,.t iron and no mineral poison has
been detected by assay in the country
rock penetrated. II is supposed that
the men have been using giant pow
Ier III the tunnel. AZ the compan,
has supply Of that article on the
.eroxnd. hut it is scarcely possible
that il could b I'VE pr"dnced such an
effect. The hydrate Of copper. I"
very subtle vapor and deadly poi,
son, sometimes percolates the earth
a distance Of 100 feet or more from
a vein of the metal. wlthont impart
ing a trace. of copper to tire cnnnfr!.
through which it passes. and 1t ma>
he that the ,u-n were pnIso"ed 10y
i"haiing this vspor.-- -V"yi"i1 C"ro"
-icls.